Wednesday, April 17th, 2002
iEAR presents Kapotte Musiek, Howard Stelzer + Jason Talbot, and a short set by Evidence in the iEAR Space of the DCC. The performance will take place at 8 pm. Tickets are $3 and $5.
UPAC Cinema runs An American Rhapsody at 7 and 10 pm in DCC 308. Admission is $2.
The Office of the First Year Experience hosts the Fourth Annual Community Service Day for students, faculty, and staff. T-shirts and lunch will be provided for all volunteers, and there will be shuttle transportation provided from the Union every half-hour. Call 276-6864 or e-mail fye@rpi.edu to register for two to five hours.
EARTHFEST 2002 presents “Solar Cooking” with Chris Keavney and “Organic Gardening” at 10 am. Also, at 12:30 pm there will be “Animal Rights” with Mid Hudson Animal Rights Coalition and “Sustainable Careers” with Melissa Everett. For more information (including locations) contact Shawn Shaw by calling 276-2027 or e-mailing shaws@rpi.edu.
Thursday, April 18th, 2002
Ken Jackson speaks on the “Empire City: The Impact of 9-11 on New York.” The lecture will take place at 3:30 pm at 370 Campus Center at the University of Albany. Refreshments will be served.
EARTHFEST 2002 presents a relaxing hike to Peace Pagoda and Grafton State Park. The event is free and includes a vegetarian lunch but pre-registration is required. For more information contact Jesse Vollick at vollij@rpi.edu.
The RPI Players present Kismet at 8 pm. The show will take place at the RPI Playhouse. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $5 with an RPI ID. For tickets and more information call 276-6503.
Friday, April 19th, 2002
The Classical Guitar Society of Upstate New York presents José Luis Merlin. The show will take place at 8 pm in the C+CC. Admission is $15 and RPI students are free with their picture ID. For information call 489-1508.
UPAC Cinema runs Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Rings at 7 pm, 10 pm, and 1 am in DCC 308. Admission is $2.50.
Rensselaer Union Classical Concert Series presents “A Night at the Opera” with the Albany Symphony Orchestra. The concert will take place at 8 pm at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall. Tickets are available at the Rensselaer Student Union or for more information call 276- 3702.
EARTHFEST 2002 presents the Sustainable Technology Fair with speakers and exhibits, live music, T-shirt tie-dying, an organic food taste test, and Vegan food. The fair will run 1-6 pm in the Student Union. For more information call Shawn Shaw at 276-2027 or e-mail him at shaws@rpi.edu.
Mother’s Wine Emporium hosts The McKrells at 8 pm. Admission is free with an RPI or Russell Sage ID, half price for alumni and children, and $7 otherwise ($8 for duos or groups).
The Egg hosts the Flying Karamazov Brothers at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $24 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $18 for children. For tickets and more information call 473-1845.
The RPI Players present Kismet at 8 pm. The show will take place at the RPI Playhouse. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $5 with an RPI ID. For tickets and more information call 276-6503.
Saturday, April 20th, 2002
UPAC Cinema runs Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade at 7 pm, 9:30 pm, and midnight in DCC 308. Admission is $2.50.
The Egg presents Habana Sax at 8 pm. Tickets are $24 for all seats. For tickets and more information call 473-1845.
New York State Theatre Institute presents Magna Carta at 8 pm. The show will take place at the Schacht Fine Arts Center of Russell Sage College. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for seniors and children. For tickets and more information call 274-3256.
The RPI Players present Kismet at 8 pm. The show will take place at the RPI Playhouse. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $5 with an RPI ID. For tickets and more information call 276-6503.
Sunday, April 21st, 2002
Brooks and Dunn play the Pepsi Arena at 4 pm. Tickets are $35.75 and $45.75. For tickets and more information call 487-2000.
New York State Theatre Institute presents Magna Carta at 2 pm. The show will take place at the Schacht Fine Arts Center of Russell Sage College. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for seniors and children. For tickets and more information call 274-3256.
Monday, April 22nd, 2002
The Origins of Life Lecture Seminar hosts Dr. Robert Hazen as he speaks on “Minerals, Emergence, and the Origin of Life.” The lecture will take place at 4 pm in CII 3051.
Tuesday, April 23rd, 2002
Richard Salsman speaks on “Capitalism and the Environment: the Virtues of Exploitation” in DCC 330 at 7 pm. For more information visit http://www.rpi.edu/dept/union/objectivist/.
Global Citizenship Seminar Series hosts Maria De Marco and Melissa Everett as they speak on “Global Citizen and Local Contexts.” The lecture will take place 4-6 pm in DCC 308.
Proctors presents Kiss Me, Kate at 8 pm. Tickets are $49, $42, and $46 for adults and $20 for children. For tickets and more information call 382-5392, ext. 39.
