Vol. 19, No. 36 |
July 20, 2000 |
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These educational programs for children ages 6-12 are planned to complement the exhibition and increase appreciation of these important works. The first of these "Walk and Talk Art Workshops" is "Faces of Africa: A Mask Making Day for Kids," to be held from 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 2. This program includes a talk on traditional African masks with examples of authentic masks from the University Gallery collection. A guided tour of the exhibition will focus on the paintings by African Americans that clearly demonstrate an African influence. A chance for children to make a mask inspired by what they have learned will follow. From 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, children are invited to enjoy "Reflections on Life: Storytelling in Art." A guided tour of the exhibition will focus on the images in the show that tell a story from the female perspective. Emphasis will be placed on the artist and writer Faith Ringgold whose silkscreen print on view, "Groovin' High," is derived from her fabled painted story quilts. Ringgold's book, Tar Beach, also will be read and children will be given the opportunity to create their own story quilts. A workshop on "Recycled Art Works: The Magical Junk World of Tyree Guyton," will be offered from 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16, at which will give children a chance to learn about the work of the Detroit artist famous for the street art installation known as "The Heidelberg Project." A video of Guyton's project will be presented showing how he transformed the streets of a Detroit neighborhood into a living work of art using "found junk." For years, Guyton has seen how discarded objects can be used to tell a personal story. Children will assemble their own self-portrait from recycled junk materials. Pre-registration for these free children's workshops is required, and seating is limited. All museum events are free to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 831-8242. Lifelong learning group holds open house Aug. 2 Adults age 50 and over who enjoy new ideas, new friends and new experiences are invited to attend an open house at the University of Delaware's Academy of Lifelong Learning (ALL) from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Aug. 2. The open house will be held at Arsht Hall, the academy's home, on the UD Wilmington Campus at 2700 Pennsylvania Ave. Brief tours of the facilities, a preview of fall classes and light refreshments will be offered. The Academy of Lifelong Learning is a membership organization that provides opportunities for adults 50 and over to learn, teach and travel with their peers. The only requirements for admission are interest in a continuing educational experience, support of the programs through participation and the membership fee. Courses meet weekdays at Arsht Hall. The 2000 fall semester begins on Monday, Sept. 11. Nearly 200 courses, taught by ALL members, will be offered. Topics will include computers, current events, science, economics, history, literature, languages, music, yoga and more. Special lectures, musical programs, study trips and social events also are planned by and for ALL members. Details about the Academy of Lifelong Learning and a schedule of fall courses are available at the web site [www.udel.edu/ce/ allhome.html]. For further information, call 573-4417. Two classes show faculty how to use web in teaching Information Technologies/ User Services staff is offering a "WebCT: Introduction" class this summer from 9 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, July 26, in 040 Smith Hall. This is a course management system that allows faculty to present course material and communicate with students from a central web location. This class will introduce instructors to the tools available in WebCT and give them hands-on practice organizing elements of a course online. Faculty attending this class must have an HTML syllabus file on disk to bring to class. Please contact the PRESENT, at 831-6040, before July 24, to arrange for help. A class, entitled "WebCT: Student Activities," will be offered from 9 a.m.-noon, Friday, July 28, in 040 Smith Hall. This session will explore WebCT's online communication tools for facilitating electronic discussions, submitting assignments and posting grades. To register for this class, participants must have attended the "WebCT Introduction" class. The classes are listed for registration on the online calendar at [http://present smith.udel.edu/calendar/]. Volunteers needed for event The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is seeking volunteers for DuPont RiverFest, scheduled from 11 a.,m.-6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 30, in Wilmington. RiverFest, a family festival benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs, is the organization's largest fund-raiser directly benefiting the children. Monies raised are used to finance educational, athletic and fine arts and crafts programs, as well as health programs. All volunteers will receive free parking, a festive beach bag, three RiverFest Bucks (to be used at any of the food vendors) and entry into various raffles. Contact Karen Spry via e-mail [kjspry @udel.edu] if you are interested in volunteering or need additional information. Lewes festival to feature comedy, music, fun Comedy, rock 'n' roll, country and classical music are All festivities take place outside under the stars on the grounds of UD's Hugh R. Sharp Campus on Pilottown Road. All main events begin at 8 p.m. and those attending are urged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Comedy Night, scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 9, will feature the hilarious satire and political good humor of the Capitol Steps. Comedy Night is cosponsored by Nicola Pizza.
The concert also is sponsored by Great American Country, Pepsi, CAT Country, Comcast, Jimmy's Grill Inc. and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. The Summer Arts Festival will close with the annual Cape Concert, featuring the Delaware Symphony Orchestra and the Lancaster Cannon Company on Saturday, Aug. 12. The group 5/3 Woodland will provide picnic time entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m. The symphony performance begins at 8 p.m., and fireworks will conclude the show. Special patron seating is available by calling (302) 855-1620. This event is sponsored by PNC Bank. Ticket prices for regular seating at all events, except the symphony, are $7.50 in advance for children ages 12 and under and $12.50 in advance for adults. Tickets purchased on the day of the event are $10 for children and $15 for adults. Prices for the symphony are $7.50 in advance for children and $15 in advance for adults. Symphony tickets purchased on the day of the concert are $10 for children and $17.50 for adults. Tickets may be purchased in advance at UD offices at 69 Transportation Circle in Dover and the Carter Partnership Building in Georgetown. Tickets also are on sale at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, 120 Kings In the event of inclement weather, concertgoers should call the weather advisory line at (302) 645-4100. Ticket refunds will be made only if an event is canceled. There is a raindate of Sunday, Aug. 13, for the symphony program. For more information on any of the festival events, call (302) 855-1620. |
Three "Walk and Talk Art Workshops" are planned for children in August at the University Gallery in conjunction with the exhibition "Hear What I'm Seeing: Selected Works from the Art Collection of Donald Byrd."
all part of the University of Delaware's annual Summer Arts Festival, scheduled Aug. 9-12 in Lewes. The Capitol Steps, Otis Day & the Knights, Peaches & Herb, Bryan White, The Kinleys and the Delaware Symphony are all on this year's playbill.
This year's Rock, Roll 'n' Remember concert, scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 10, will feature Otis Day & the Knights, whose renditions of "Shout" and "Louie, Louie" in the movie Animal House garnered the group instant fame. The opening act, Peaches & Herb, the sweethearts of soul, is known for such classics as "Reunited" and "Let's Fall In Love Again." Sponsors for this event include Conectiv and Bell Atlantic.
The annual Country Music Fest, sponsored in cooperation with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Delaware, is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 11. It features Bryan White, whose hits include "Someone Else's Star" and "Love Is the Right Place" and The Kinleys, twin sisters with irresistible harmonies.
Highway, and they will be on sale at the Bob Carpenter Center box office in Newark beginning July 31.