By
Maggie Burnett
Wednesday
Some of us were not productive over the summer, so come take a look at those who were - take a peek at the UA Undergraduate Biology Research Program (UBRP) poster conference today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the second floor of the Life Sciences building. The event gives undergraduate students working in campus science labs the opportunity to display their work from over the summer. Joaquin Ruiz, dean of the College of Science, will speak at the event. Call 621-9348 for more information.
Hurry to catch this lecture because if you don't, the event will be history - Arizona history, that is. As part of its summer lecture series, the Arizona Historical Society - along with Rose Ann Tompkins - presents "Early Anglo Routes: Southern Trail and Beale Road." Tompkins will discuss the significance of the trail and road in Arizona's history as well as Anglo emigration in the Southwest. The lectures take place tonight at 7 at the Historical Society, 949 E. Second St. The cost for admission is $6, $5 for AHS members and $3 for students with valid ID. Call 628-5774 for more information.
Thursday
As much as I'd like to make a comment about dueling banjos relating to dueling eagles, I'll refrain - evade my lame analogies and head over to the Arizona Historical Society Museum, 949 E. Second St. to see the exhibit titled "Dueling Eagles: The U.S. War with Mexico." This long-term exhibit presents the social, economic and political conditions that led to the war between the two countries. Call 628-5774 for more information.
Bored? Hey great, so am I. Now that we've got that settled, check out "Table Manners," a show part of Alan Ayckbourn's Norman Conquest trilogy.This play presents a hilarious run through would-be seduction and surviving in-law hell. The show, which runs through Sept. 2, can be seen at the Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. Thursday through Saturday nights at 7:30, and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12. Call 327-4242 for more information.
Friday
Although this exhibit has been around all summer, I'm sure most of you have by-passed it just as we have. The Lionel Rombach Gallery presents "Borders," an exhibit composed of the work of Misha Harrison and Fiona McLaren. The exhibit delves into issues of immigration and life across borders since both artists are immigrants to the United States themselves. The gallery, located in the UA Fine Arts Complex, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Call 626-4215 for more information.
Aw heck - why not just make a day of your art gallery adventures. After you've seen "Borders," mosey on over to the Joseph Gross Gallery in the same building to see "Latent Discoveries: Investigating Identity Through Environment." This exhibit uses two- and three-dimensional pieces to explore personal identity as it exists in a modern environment. Call 621-7000 for more information.
Saturday
Well looky here - we found a legend! Oops, I mean C.J. Chenier is the son of a legendary founder - sorry. Chenier, son of the founder of Zydeco music, "The Crown Prince of Zydeco," brings the Bayou to you tonight as part of the Plaza Palomino Courtyard Series at the southeast corner of Fort Lowell and Swan roads. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Call 297-9133 for more information.
Sunday
You just read a groovy little article on this exhibit so why not actually attend one of its lectures to see what it's all about - the UA Museum of Art presents "Chinese Legal Language" by UA faculty member Jun Jang today at 1 p.m. The lecture is paired with the museum's exhibit "Power of the Word" and is meant to help visitors understand the ancient tradition of Chinese calligraphy. Call 621-7567 for more information.
Hey you! Quit being so involved in your own culture and delve into someone else's - the UA's Center for Creative Photography presents "DinŽ b’' ’’na', Inc.: Navajo Lifeways" today at 2 p.m. Sisters Alta and Sharon Begay will discuss the DinŽ b’' ’’na' organization's efforts to reintroduce Churro sheep breeding to the Navajo Nation. This particular story of spiritual and creative life is also featured in the center's current exhibition titled "Indivisible." Call 621-7968 for more information.
