Thursday, Feb. 5 Lecture: "The State of Nigeria's Political Parties" 4-5 p.m. WHERE: Mary Graydon Center, Room 245 INFO: Learn about the challenges Nigeria's new president faces during a discussion with the former social science dean of University of Ibadan. CONTACT: For more information, e-mail africastudiescouncilau@gmail.com.
Friday, Feb. 6 Faculty music recital 8 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Family Recital Hall INFO: Listen to a performance by Teri Lazar, an AU musician in residence, and guest artist George Peachey, who will play works by Antonio Vivaldi, Claude Debussy and other artists. Tickets cost $5 for students. CONTACT: For more information and to buy tickets, visit american.tix.com.
Saturday, Feb. 7 Student Union Board: Matt Nathanson 8-11 p.m. WHERE: The Tavern INFO: The Student Union Board presents a free concert by Matt Nathanson and Adam Day for AU students. Students must bring an AU ID, and can bring one guest. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.ausg.org.
Sunday, Feb. 8 AU men's wrestling match 1 p.m. WHERE: Bender Arena INFO: The men's wrestling team will compete against George Mason University. CONTACT: For more information, visit aueagles.cstv.com.
Monday, Feb. 9 Exhibit: "Washington Project for the Arts" 11 a.m.-4 p.m. WHERE: Katzen Arts Center, AU Museum INFO: Spend the afternoon at one of the museum's current exhibitions, featuring contemporary prints, photos and pieces by D.C. artists. CONTACT: For more information, visit www.american.edu/academic.depts/cas/katzen/museum/2009jan_wpa.cfm.
Tuesday, Feb. 10 Film: "Safari Sisters" 7 p.m. WHERE: Mary Graydon Center, Wechsler Theater INFO: A former senior producer for National Geographic, Kathryn Pasternak, will discuss her experience filming a documentary in a wildlife reserve in Zimbabwe. CONTACT: For more information, visit soc.american.edu/content.cfm?id=1454.
