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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7/20/09

UW-MADISON ARTS AND EVENTS FORECAST: JULY 26-AUG. 8

MADISON - Plants, animals and other living things make appearances all around town during the next few weeks, with discussions of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Go Big Read book "In Defense of Food," Arboretum events for all ages and a four-day symposium honoring the legacy of Nobel laureate Har Gobind Khorana, who helped crack the genetic code. These events and more take place at UW-Madison from July 26-Aug. 8.

This combined arts and events forecast will be presented biweekly through the summer. The events listed below are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For a complete listing of events, visit http://www.today.wisc.edu.

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DELIGHT IN DESIGN: INDIAN SILVER FOR THE RAJ

WHEN AND WHERE: Through Oct. 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Chazen Museum of Art, 800 University Ave.

DETAILS: Never before exhibited, these 150 pieces of silverware - tea services, bowls, claret jugs and more - reflect a remarkable array of tastes and highlight the distinctive regional styles that emerged across India during British colonial rule between 1858 and 1947.

RELATED LINK: http://www.chazen.wisc.edu

CONTACT: 608-263-2246, nmustapich@chazen.wisc.edu

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ARBORETUM EARTH PARTNERSHIP FOR FAMILIES: NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

WHEN AND WHERE: Sunday, July 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Arboretum Visitor Center, 1207 Seminole Highway

DETAILS: Hike with our naturalists and learn about our nocturnal animals. Activities using our senses will demonstrate some of the amazing things these animals can do. Dress for the weather; outdoor and indoor activities are planned.

RELATED LINK: http://www.uwarboretum.org

CONTACT: 608-263-7888, pabrown1@wisc.edu

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33RD STEENBOCK SYMPOSIUM: SYNTHETIC GENES TO SYNTHETIC LIFE

WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 2, Ebling Symposium Center, Microbial Sciences, 1550 Linden Drive

DETAILS: At this four-day symposium, more than 50 researchers talk about the key steps in the biotech revolution that culminated in our ability to re-engineer cells and create artificial life from scratch. Speakers include four Nobel laureates and recipients of the Lasker Award and the National Medal of Science. The symposium honors the legacy of Nobel laureate Har Gobind Khorana, who helped crack the genetic code and then went on to synthesize the first artificial gene while working at UW-Madison.

RELATED LINK: http://steenbock33.biochem.wisc.edu/

COST: $215 ($165 students/postdocs); free viewing available by live video feed

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'IN DEFENSE OF FOOD' BOOK DISCUSSIONS

WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday, July 30 (Lakeview) and Wednesday, Aug. 5 (Meadowridge), 6:30 p.m., Madison Public Library - Lakeview Branch, 2845 N. Sherman Ave., and Meadowridge Branch, 5740 Raymond Road

DETAILS: In conjunction with UW-Madison's Go Big Read program, including a September visit by author Michael Pollan, these discussions are sponsored by Madison Public Libraries. All are invited to read the book and join the discussion.

RELATED LINK: http://www.gobigread.wisc.edu

CONTACT: 608-246-4547 or 608-288-6160

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CINEMATHEQUE - TELETEK (THE '60S): BATMAN!

WHEN AND WHERE: Friday, July 31, 7:30 p.m. Cinematheque, 4070 Vilas Hall, 821 University Ave.

DETAILS: In "Shoot a Crooked Arrow" and "Walk the Straight and Narrow," to retaliate against The Archer, Batman and Robin unveil the Batcycle and the Batboat. Batman. In "The Ice Spy" and "The Duo Defy," the season-two finale, Mr. Freeze and Glacia Glaze kidnap an Icelandic scientist who discovers a formula for instant ice. West and Ward fans rejoice-this pair of episodes may contain the series' best Batclimb. USA, 1966 and 1968, 16mm, color, 100 min.