Thursday, February 28 "From the Streets to the Gallery: How Contemporary Art Is Being Influenced by the Urban Experience" 6:30-8:30 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Arts Center, room 151 INFO: New York curators Marc and Sara Schiller present a visual lecture on graffiti art and the role it plays in the contemporary art scene. This event is free and all are welcome to attend. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Rachel Friedmann at mussum@american.edu.
Friday, February 29 Concert - "Can't Stop Won't Stop Hip Hop" 7:30 - 10 p.m. WHERE: The Tavern INFO: Come for a free hip-hop concert with local artists including Lost Soul, King Poetic and DJ Phanatic. An AU ID card admits a student and two guests. The Student Union Board is sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail SUB@ausg.org.
Saturday, March 1 AU Players E-Board Information Sessions 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Arts Center INFO: AU Players is holding information sessions for anyone who has taken an interest in being the executive director, artistic director, financial director, public relations director, outreach director and technical director. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail AUPlayers@american.edu.
Sunday, March 2 Film screening - "Elusive Peace" 8-11 p.m. WHERE: McDowell Formal Lounge INFO: This is a screening of "Elusive Peace," a movie told from the perspectives of Clinton, Arafat and Sharon about the Israeli/Palestinian peace negotiations from 1999 to 2005. AU's chapter of the OneVoice Movement is sponsoring this event. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail onevoice@onevoiceau.org.
Monday, March 3 "Israel Biz at 60: Lessons and Directions in Israel's Business and Economy" 7 p.m. WHERE: Butler Board Room INFO: The Center for Israel Studies is holding a conference that highlights the achievements of the business sectors in Israel. All who attend will have the opportunity to meet with leaders in Israeli government and business. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail Adina Kanefield at adina.kanefield@american.edu.
Tuesday, March 4 Film: "Conservation Entertainment" 7-9 p.m. WHERE: Wechsler Theater INFO: AU's Center for Environmental Filmmaking and Filmmakers for Conservation present its third annual Spring Series with David Mizejewski from "Animal Planet" and the National Wildlife Federation. Mizejewski will be discussing his experience in working with conservation messages on television and radio, as well as the challenges of being an environmentalist. CONTACT: For more information, call Chris Palmer at 202-885-4308.
