Community at a glance

 

Now-Sept. 12 The Bill of Rights, a photo exhibit, is on display in the NSTU North Hallway on NE Campus. The display includes 12 photo-montage posters of everyday people and historical figures.

Now-Sept. 20 Scandal, a faculty art exhibit, is on display in NFAB 1302. Sponsored by the NE Campus art department, the exhibit features the work of James Behan.

Now- Sept. 21 The Irving Arts Center presents Karl Umlauf Retrospective in the Main Gallery. The exhibition features 60 works representing the artist's 40-year career. Umlauf's earliest works include paintings of geological outcrops and river formations. The second phase, composed of fiberglass casts, vacuum forms and cast paper pieces, represent his departure from painting. Bas-relief works contribute to the third phase, including recently completed industrial walls and cathedral facades. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Exhibits are free. For more information, call 972-252-7558.

Now- Oct. 30 Native American costumes from Hollywood are featured in the current exhibit at the Cowgirl Museum in Fort Worth. Creating Hollywood's West: Historic Costumes and Reproductions from Cathy A. Smith includes examples of authentically detailed costumes featuring traditional beadwork. Her costumes have appeared in Dances with Wolves, Buffalo Girls and Geronimo. Admission to the exhibit is included with the museum admission: $6 for adults, $5 seniors, $4 students 6-18, members free. Also included is a hands-on activity center where children can do beadwork, create bead designs, play a trading game and read Native American tales.

Aug. 27 Celebrate the closeness of Mars at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The Planetarium will present Mars at its Best, a live discussion about the planet's approach, at 8:15 and 8:45 p.m. The Fort Worth Astronomical Society will set up telescopes and video monitors on the Museum's north lawn beginning at dusk. The Museum will have its new 13-foot-long, 16-inch telescope available for an even closer look at the planet. Tickets for Mars at its Best are $3.50; the telescope viewing is free.

Aug. 29 Hip Pocket Theatre and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra are combining to present A Midsummer Nights Dream. A part of a four-night FWSO Mendelssohn Festival, this performance unites actors with a full orchestra on stage for excerpts from William Shakespeare's comedy. Mention Hip Pocket Theatre when purchasing tickets by phone (deadline 5 p.m. Aug. 29) and receive best available seating for $10. Regular prices are $9-$44. Call 817-665-6000 to reserve seats.

Sept. 2-27 The NW visual arts department presents a one-person art exhibit by Ramon Barela in the NW Lakeview Gallery. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free.

Sept. 3 Latin Jazz Night will start the 2003 fall series at the Sammons Center for the Arts. The 7:30 p.m. concert celebrates the opening of the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas. The first set will feature Lee Tomboulian (on piano) & Circo presenting Latin jazz and music influenced by South American and Caribbean culture. The second set will feature jazz vocalist Rosana Eckert and her quintet. The $25 ticket includes free valet parking, coffee, beer, soft drinks, wine and light appetizers. For tickets, call 214-520-1189.

Sept. 5-Feb. 28 The Omni at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will take audience members out for a spin of a different sort with the new large-format film STRAIGHT UP: Helicopters in Action. Narrated by Martin Sheen, Straight Up celebrates the critical role helicopters play in a turbulent world. Various situations show the unique maneuvering and lifting abilities that make the helicopter an essential tool. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children (3-12) and seniors (60+). Call 817-255-9300 for times and advance tickets.

Sept. 11 Various activities on campuses in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, events. More specifics will appear in the next Collegian.

Sept. 14 Fort Worth Early Music opens its 2003-2004 season with Bach and Beyond featuring guest soloist Cynthia Roberts, baroque violin. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church at 10th and Lamar. The performance will include the violin concerti by J.S. Bach and Vivaldi as well as works by William Boyce. Tickets are $20 for general admission; $15, seniors; $10, teachers with I.D., and $5, students. Call 817-921-9275 for tickets.

Sept. 15-Oct. 2 NE Campus student activities will sponsor a photo exhibit: Border Studies. Fine art images, including maps showing relocations of the border, highlight places, people and patterns of culture along the Texas-Mexico border. The free exhibit is available for viewing Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 9 p.m., in the NSTU North Hallway.

Sept. 15-Dec. 31 Omni Theatre in the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History presents Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West. The film tells the story of the team's arduous expedition from 1803 to 1806, the wildlife they encountered, the punishing winters they endured, the diverse Native American tribes they met and the breathtaking vistas the explorers experienced on their legendary journey into uncharted territory. The 45-minute production illustrates the generosity of Native American tribes and dramatizes the beauty, danger and glory of the epic journey. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children (3-12) and seniors (60+). Call 817-255-9300 for times and advance tickets, or visit www.fortworthmuseum.org.

Sept. 16 Berthe Morisot: The Forgotten Impressionist will be shown at 2 p.m. in NFAB 1302. The 30-minute documentary is part of the Art Video series sponsored by the NE Campus art department. Admission is free. For more information, call 817-515-6571.

Sept. 19-Oct. 4 The Pajama Game opens at Dupree Theatre at the Irving Arts Center. The musical comedy explores the hazards of workplace romance. Conditions at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory are anything but peaceful as sparks fly between the new superintendent and the leader of the union grievance committee. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday and the last Saturday. Tickets are $15-$29 and may be ordered at 972-2522787.