Tucson and Campus Calendar


Arizona Daily Wildcat
Thursday, March 24, 2005

Today

  • The High Strung - Michigan garage rock comes to Tucson. With The Capitol Years and The Deludes. Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. 9:30 p.m. $5. 798-1298

  • "Iraq, Two Years Later: A Panel Discussion" - Professors from the departments of journalism, political science and Near Eastern studies will discuss the history of U.S. foreign policy on Iraq and the issues that have occurred since the war began. Social Sciences building, Room 100. 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 621-5450

  • "Designed Utility: Art of the Service Cover in Tokyo" - Opening reception for UA student Joshua Wagner's collection of photographs featuring Tokyo manhole covers. Kachina Lounge, Student Union Memorial Center. 5 p.m. 227-6108

  • UA School of Arts Senior Student Exhibition - Seniors will show works varying from sculpture and print making to photography and painting. Through April 7. Student Union Memorial Center, Union Gallery. 5 p.m. 621-6142

    Friday

  • Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker Kirby Dick and producer Eddie Schmidt will speak about Dick's films ranging from church sex abuse to the lives of showgirls. Theater Arts Director's Studio, Drama building, Room 116. 2:30 p.m. 626-9825

  • "Earth" - Film about the division of India into Pakistan and India in the late 1940s. Presented by the International Arts Film Series. Manuel T. Pacheco Integrated Learning Center, Room 120. 7:30 p.m. 621-3527

  • Freebird - The Ultimate Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute. What happens when you go to a concert and scream "Freebird" and the band actually plays it? City Limits, 6350 E. Tanque Verde Road. $5 advance, $7 door. 8 p.m. 733-6262

  • "The Glass Menagerie" - Live Theatre Workshop presents their preview show of this Tennessee Williams classic. 5317 E. Speedway Blvd. Preview price, $10. General ticket price, $13-$15. 327-0160

    Saturday

  • Billy Cosby - Dr. Huxtable (or, if you prefer, Ghost Dad) hits Tucson for two live performances. Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets $42.50-$54.50. 393-2799

  • "Extremities" - Famed playwright William Mastrosimone's story about a woman's attempted rape and the revenge she takes on the man who tried to attack her. Wilde Playhouse, 135 E. Congress St. 770-1000. 7:30 p.m. $14, discounts available

    Sunday

  • "Pericles" - Arizona Repertory Theatre presents Shakespeare's play about a prince and his adventures. Marroney Theatre. 1:30 p.m. $25

  • Louis XIV - San Diego, dirty rock that's all sultry and junk. With Deathray Davies. Club Congress, 311 E. Congress St. 8 p.m. $10

    Monday

  • UA School of Music and Dance Presents - Brazilian guitarists Odair and Sergio Assad. Crowder Hall. $30, discounts available. 7:30 p.m. 621-1162

    Tuesday

  • UApresents "Cookin'" - a Korean percussion group that incorporates dance and kitchen moves. Centennial Hall. $12-$46. 621-3341. Through April 2

    Wednesday

  • Eric Clapton's 60th Birthday Tribute Concert - Featuring locals acts Al Perry, Tom Walbank and others covering their favorite Clapton songs. $7. 9 p.m. Plush, 340 E. Sixth St. 798-1298

  • Slide lecture and gallery walk - Andy Grundberg, former New York Times photography critic, will lecture on the Center for Creative Photography's current exhibition on portfolio photography of the '70s. Center for Creative Photography Auditorium. 5:30 p.m. 621-7968