SEPTEMBER

Ongoing-October 2

SUNY OSWEGO DOWNTOWN EXHIBIT
Posters Launch 2008-09 Season
186 West First Street
While visiting the Farmers’ Market, stop by the Oswego Downtown Store to view an exhibition of posters featuring the ARTSwego Performing Arts season, Theatre Department productions and highlights from the Music Department schedule: the Collage Scholarship Concert and the holiday Feast of Carols.

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12:45-2:05 PM
SLIDE TALK: Bruce Conkle
Room 188, Campus Center
See exhibit description September 5-October 19.

2 PM
SAPB PRESENTS: Caricature Artist
Food Court, The Campus Center
To welcome students back to campus, SAPB will have on hand a caricature artist. Come have your picture drawn and receive your FREE caricature.

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7:30 PM
JAM SESSION: Oswego Jazz Project
Patz Restaurant, 6 East First Street
Join the faculty-led Oswego Jazz Project as they explore great jazz standards, contemporary jazz tunes and originals in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Bring your instrument and sit in!

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5-7 PM
TYLER ART GALLERY OPENING
Tyler Hall
6 PM GALLERY TALKS: Bruce Conkle and Pat Pauly

September 5-October 19

TYLER ART GALLERY EXHIBITS
Tyler Hall

Eco-Tankers: Exhibition by Bruce Conkle
Oregon artist and environmentalist Bruce Conkle envisions a future of monstrous sailing “eco-tankers” that are highly adaptable to temperature fluctuations, rising sea levels and changing precipitation patterns. Crops, orchards and forests could be grown on these ships by resident arborists, horticulturists and beekeepers, to name a few. The exhibition includes Conkle’s conceptual drawings and mini-eco-tankers designed by students of all ages!

A Personal Landscape: Contemporary Art Quilts
This exhibition features contemporary art quilts inspired by the natural world and highlights the work of western New York fiber artists. Each work speaks with a different voice and reflects the artist’s literal or abstract interpretation of the natural world.

Rocks and Rills: Nature Themes from the Permanent Collection
Thirty-three landscapes, still lifes and seascapes from Tyler Art Gallery’s permanent collection will demonstrate how artists of the past have given us joyful and sometimes ominous images of nature. Students in Museum Studies 381 have researched and written extended labels for these works.

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POSSIBLE UFO SIGHTING!
H. Lee White Marine Museum/
There is a rumor a UFO may be heading in the general direction of West First Street and Lake Street, the government is aware of this but may or may not be aware of this.

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7 PM
ORI FILM SERIES: An Inconvenient Truth
Room 118, Campus Center
An Oscar winner and Sundance Film Festival hit, this film features former Vice-President Al Gore’s efforts to raise public awareness about global warming and the future of this planet.

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7 PM
MUSEUM TALK: Invaders of Mars
H. Lee White Marine Museum, West First Street Pier
From H.G. Wells to recent robotic probes– facts and fantasy of the Red Planet with SUNY Oswego astronomer, Dr. Scott Roby. The evening begins with telescopic viewing of Mars, Venus and Jupiter. In anticipation of Squonk Opera’s Astro-rama Oct.2-5. TICKETS: Adults $5, students $3; Call 315-342-0480 for reservations.

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3 PM
SHORT STORY WRITER: Anne Panning
Room 118, Campus Center
A Flannery O’Connor Award winner, Panning is the author of two short story collections, the most recent being “Super America”. Her work has a national following of devoted short story fans.

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12:45-2:05 PM
SLIDE TALK: Pat Pauly
Room 102, Tyler Hall
See exhibit description September 5-October 19.

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Pre-concert talk begins at 7 PM
7:30 PM KE-NEKT’ SERIES: Amelia Piano Trio
Ballroom, Sheldon Hall
Hosted by Kelly Covert. One of the most exciting chamber ensembles to appear in the last decade, the Amelia Piano Trio has already won the grand prize at Yellow Springs and the ASCAP award for adventurous programming. Masters of the trio repertoire from Beethoven to Harbison, they are among the most sought-after performers of their generation.
TICKETS: Adults $15, students/seniors $10, SUNY Oswego students $5
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12:45-2:05 PM
ALANA WORKSHOP: The Evolution of Gospel Music
Room 120, Campus Center
Presented by the SUNY Oswego Gospel Choir. Deals with how slaves used hymns to escape from the reality of slavery; and the different genres of gospel that evolved including praise & worship and reggae styles.

8 PM
ALANA KEYNOTE: Sonia Sanchez
Ballroom, Hewitt Union
Undeterred on a path that began in the Black Arts Movement, poet and activist Sonia Sanchez has moved generations with her call to live, love, resist, and make changes. Sanchez has taught, read and lectured around the world and her award-winning books from I’ve Been a Woman to Homegirls and Handgrenades still crackle with energy and honesty.
TICKETS: Free, but required. Tickets not picked up by Monday, September 22nd will be released.
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1:50-2:50 PM
ALANA LECTURE: Photographer, David Goldblatt
Room 120, Campus Center
Presented by the African Student Organization
The work of South African photographer, David Goldblatt, chronicles the “ordinary” people of South Africa since the 1950s during the years of apartheid; and from 1994 to the present.

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8-9 PM
SAPB STEP SHOW: Step Competition
Location TBD
In conjunction with the ALANA Student Leadership Conference, the Student Association Programming Board is hosting its annual Step Show. Eight teams from throughout the Northeast will be competing. Doors open at 7 PM.
TICKETS: Tickets on sale beginning August 29. For more information contact SAPB at 315-312-2953.

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3 PM
CONCERT: An Afternoon with the Oswego Jazz Project
Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall
Perhaps you have caught them at King Arthur’s or another venue in the community, playing a mix of standards and originals with a complement of students and community members. Today’s performance will focus on the core faculty-led group, in an exciting program of originals and great contemporary jazz tunes. SUGGESTED DONATION: $5; SUNY Oswego students free.

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12:45-2:05 PM
Open Hip Hop Class
Dance Studio, Lee Hall
No experience is needed to participate in this special session open to faculty and students who want to experience the artistry and stamina first-hand. Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to dance! No pre-registration is required.

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5 PM
RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT: History of Hip Hop
Hutchings Psychiatric Center Auditorium, 540 Cedar Street, Syracuse
The Cultural Resources Council is hosting this special opportunity for our Syracuse friends to experience this wonderful program that provides insight into the evolution of hip hop styles. See September 25 for description. Following this program ARTSwego is hosting two master classes at Syracuse Stage. For details, check the Oswego Arts web page or contact Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell 315-312-2339 or cmitche1@oswego.edu

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11:10-12:30 PM
RENNIE HARRIS MASTER DANCE CLASS: Hip Hop (Beginner)
Dance Studio, Lee Hall
Includes exercises to develop muscle strength, flexibility & stamina. Hip hop styles are explored as sources of inspiration and a vocabulary for choreography. The movement is technically tied to complex, and often driving, rhythms. This class is targeted to beginning modern dance students.
REGISTRATION: Open to beginner modern dance or intermediate jazz dance students with permission of instructor. $15 for Non-SUNY students. Contact Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell at 315-312-2339 or cmitche1@oswego.edu

2:20-3:40 PM
RENNIE HARRIS MASTER DANCE CLASS: Hip Hop (Advanced)
Dance Studio, Lee Hall
This master class is more intensive than the one described above. REGISTRATION: Open to Jazz II Dance class students or with permission of instructor. $15 for Non-SUNY students. Contact Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell at 315-312-2339 or cmitche1@oswego.edu

7 PM
LECTURE/DEMONSTRATION: History of Hip Hop w/Rennie Harris
Waterman Theatre/ Tyler Hall
Rennie Harris talks about the people who have influenced or invented various techniques or styles that have contributed to the hip hop movement, as members of the company provide demonstrations. He shows the roots of hip-hop in African tradition and culture, including African American, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and Puerto Rican cultures.

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7:30 PM
RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT: Rome & Jewels
Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall
The Jets-Sharks clash of West Side Story, transported to the urban streets of today, Rome & Jewels astounds with emotional exuberance and artistry. Stripping all cobwebs from the Bard’s tale of star-crossed love, Harris makes dreams and gritty reality into dancing partners. NOTE: Contains strong language and adult themes.
TICKETS: Adults $20, children/seniors $15, SUNY Oswego students $7
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8 PM
PLANETARIUM SHOW: Alien Life: Fact or Fiction?
Charles H. Jerred Planetarium, Piez Hall, Third Floor
Dr. Scott Roby explores the possibility of alien life, using slides and the planetarium. Topics include UFO’s, SETI, and planets around other stars. In anticipation of Squonk Opera’s Astro-rama October 2-5. FREE EVENT, Space is limited.

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2-3:30 PM
MASTER DANCE CLASS: Hip Hop (Advanced) with Rennie Harris
Dance Studio, Lee Hall
Hosted by Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell
This is a unique opportunity to dance with one of the foremost hip hop artists in the country. Open only to advanced students.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Free for SUNY Oswego students; $15 for Non-SUNY Oswego students; Limited to 35 participants. Contact Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell at 315-312-2339 or cmitche1@oswego.edu

2-3:30 PM
MASTER DANCE CLASS: Hip Hop (Intermediate) w/Rodney Hill
Dance Studio, Lee Hall
Hosted by Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell
A veteran of the Rennie Harris Puremovement company, Hill offers dancers an exploration of hip hop styles as sources for inspiration and vocabulary for choreography. Movement is technically tied to complex and often driving rhythms.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Free for SUNY Oswego students; $15 for Non-SUNY Oswego students; Limited to 40 participants. Contact Cheryl Wilkins-Mitchell at 315-312-2339 or cmitche1@oswego.edu

7:30 PM
RENNIE HARRIS PUREMOVEMENT: Rome & Jewels
Waterman Theatre, Tyler Hall
See description September 26. NOTE: Contains strong language and adult themes.
TICKETS: Adults $20; children/seniors $15; SUNY Oswego students $7
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ANOTHER UFO SIGHTING?
104 and Washington Boulevard, scientists predict, government denies knowledge.