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Ceramics exhibition features gifts from celebrated artist

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “The Ceramics of Toshiko Takaezu: Function, Form and Surface” opens Oct. 9 at the Harn Museum of Art featuring 15 recent gifts by the artist, one of America’s most eminent ceramists.

Filed under Happenings on Thursday, September 27, 2007.

UF School of Theatre and Dance presents “The Cherry Orchard” comedy

GAINESVILLE, Florida — The School of Theatre and Dance at the University of Florida College of Fine Arts presents Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard,” a contemporary version of the early 20th century classic. Mikell Pinkney directs the production running Sep. 28 – Oct. 7 in the Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion’s Constans Theatre on the UF campus.

Filed under Happenings on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.

Internationally known photographers to exhibit at UF Galleries

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An internationally renowned couple, Jerry
Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor, bring their unique style of
photographic imaging and composition to the University Gallery
Sept. 25 – Nov. 9 at the University of Florida.

Filed under Happenings on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.

Concert series celebrates Beethoven, beginning in October

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — In the realm of European classical music, Ludwig van Beethoven is considered by many to be one of the best composers. University of Florida Performing Arts will celebrate the work of this legendary composer with a series of concerts during its 2007-08 and 2008-09 seasons.

Filed under Announcements, Happenings on Tuesday, September 25, 2007.

Florida Players announce first show of season

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Players, a student-run theater company funded by University of Florida Student Government, will premiere “The Shape of Things” at the University of Florida Phillips Center Blackbox Theatre from Oct. 4 through Oct. 7.

Filed under Happenings on Friday, September 21, 2007.

Fla. Museum event focuses on Zora Neale Hurston novel

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will host a panel discussion of author Zora Neale Hurston’s book “Their Eyes Were Watching God” on Sept. 29 from 2:30-4 p.m.

Filed under Happenings on Friday, September 21, 2007.

ButterflyFest features field trips, behind-the-scenes tours

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is offering special field trips and behind-the-scenes tours for butterfly enthusiasts during ButterflyFest on Oct. 13-14. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these paid activities and must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5.

Filed under Happenings on Friday, September 21, 2007.

Museum Nights features Harn Eminent Scholar lecture, creative writing faculty readings

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Harn Museum of Art welcomes internally recognized scholar Ute Meta Bauer as part of the first Harn Eminent Scholar Chair in Art History lecture of the fall semester at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27.

Filed under Happenings on Friday, September 21, 2007.

Harn hosts School of Architecture lecture series

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The Harn Museum of Art is again hosting the fall 2007 UF School of Architecture lecture series. The series now has been held at the museum for more than five years.
Dan Rockhill, founder of Rockhill and Associates and professor of architecture at the University of Kansas, will begin the series by [...]

Filed under Happenings on Monday, September 17, 2007.

Weimer Workshop offered to students Sept. 27

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Weimer Workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 27, in Weimer Hall, Room 1064.
Students from the College of Journalism and Communications are invited to attend the event where Ambassadors and faculty will offer advice on getting involved, finding internships, studying abroad and becoming successful students in the college.

Filed under Happenings on Friday, September 14, 2007.