There's nothing better than starting off a sluggish Monday morning with your own rendition of "The Phantom of the Opera" in the shower. Let your roommates sleep in a little longer this morning and leave the singing up to the professionals. Get a taste of UA vocal talent at tonight's School of Music and Dance "Opera Scenes" at 7:30. Crowd into Crowder Hall and enjoy the sights and sounds of classic operas including "Calisto," by Cavalli and "The Tender Land," by Aaron Copland. To reserve a spot for tonight's opera performance, call MusiCall at 621-2998.
The coveted sounds of concerto artists Tchaikovsky and Beethoven come alive at tonight's Faculty Artist series featuring cello extraordinaire Nancy Green and pianist Tannis Gibson. The fun begins at 7 p.m. when the pair fill the walls of Holsclaw Hall with notes reminiscent of "Sicilienne" by Couperin and "Elegie" by Faure. Tickets for this evening's performance range from $4, with a valid CatCard, to $10 for general audiences. If you would like to purchase tickets for the show, call the Fine Arts box office at 621-1162.
You have heard all the hype about healthy wheat grass shots, invigorating yoga sessions and Madonna's kabalistic lessons on life. Now prepare to free yourself through movement and awareness at today's "Free Your Back" lesson at 5 p.m. Learn the basics of Feldenkrais, a refreshing and revitalizing way to incorporate minimal movement and exercise at the UMC Wellness Center, Room 2823. Instructors aim to offer new ways to move with comfort, reduce tension and improve posture. Each class costs $5, and participants should come dressed in moveable casual wear. For more information, call Lindley Hunter Silverman at 617-0879.
Did you ever notice how easily computerized instant messages can be misunderstood by family, friends and teachers? Punctuation, or lack thereof, may be the culprit in this common case of miscommunication. Kendra Gaines from the Writing Improvement Program has dedicated today's Weekly Writing Workshop at 5 p.m. to "Improving Punctuation" in papers and reports. Take advantage of this free opportunity to brush up on the basics of the English language. Monday classes are held in the Modern Languages building, Room 411. For more information, call Donna Rabuck at 621-5849.
With Arizona weather remaining as unpredictable as the UA men's basketball team, many college students are noticing a little more than the common cold plaguing their heads, lungs and stomachs. Address the dangers of a changing climate at today's Physicians for Social Responsibility seminar at 4 p.m. Dr. Cindy Parker will speak about "Death by Degrees: The Health Threats to Climate Change in Arizona," in the Life Sciences South building, Room 240. For more information, call Carol Bender at 621- 9348.
