Friday September 14, 2001

Sick of crowded parking lots and expensive refreshments at the local movie theater? Entertain your senses on a college budget at tonight's free International Arts Society Film Series presentation at 7:30 p.m. Tonight's film, "Paris, Texas," chronicles the lives of two men who return to their families after being stranded in the desert for four years. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information on future screenings, call Charles Scruggs at 621-3527.

With disaster striking thousands of miles away, many students are looking for ways to help the nation in its time of need. The United Way has stepped in to help UA students make a difference in the lives of those directly affected by the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C. Beginning today and carrying through the upcoming week, United Way representatives will take donations and providing information about disaster relief on the Mall between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Stop by between classes and show the rest of the world that we care. For more information, call Susan Yurasko at 626-4671.

    THIS WEEKEND

Following a series of canceled performances, the show will go on this weekend as the School of Music and Dance presents Esteban in Concert, "Enter the Heart" tomorrow night at 7. Esteban will entertain his audience with a unique fusion of flamenco, classical jazz and folk music in the intimate setting of Crowder Hall. For ticket information and confirmation of the event, call MusiCall at 621-2998.

Celebrate the cultures of the world at tomorrow night's Centennial Hall presentation of the "Spirit of Cambodia" at 8. UApresents brings the ethnic flavors of Cambodian dance and song to the Centennial Hall stage. Tickets range from $16 to $28 and can be purchased through the Centennial Hall box office. For more information or to reserve seats, call the Centennial Hall box office at 621-3341.

Spend this Sunday afternoon in the air-conditioned UA Museum of Art located in the Fine Arts Complex participating in two available art lecture series presentations on Chinese calligraphy. The first, led by Datong Xu, begins at noon and will be a hands-on demonstration in traditional Chinese calligraphy techniques. The second, led by Anna Shields, begins at 1 p.m. and will explore the social and historical impact of Chinese traditional writing. For more information on these free discussions, call Alisa Shorr at 621-7567.