ISU events, Nov. 16-Dec. 18

ISU Coming Events:

The Idaho State University Office of University Relations distributes this events calendar to let the media and public know about upcoming non-athletic events at the University. This information is intended to be released in print and broadcast events calendars. Various events calendars with more complete information are available online at the Web site www.isu.edu/calendar. A copy of this release can also be accessed via ISU’s home page at www.isu.edu. Information about ISU athletic events is available at http://isubengals.cstv.com/. The area code for all phone numbers is 208 unless otherwise noted. The phone number for University Relations is 282-3620.

NOVEMBER

Monday, November 16

• Theatre ISU Present "Playboy of the Western World": Performances at 7:30 p.m. in the Rogers Black Box Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. For more information, call 282-3595.

• ISU Music Department Student Chamber Music Night: This free concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Goranson Hall located in the lower level of the ISU Fine Arts Building. For more information, call the ISU Department of Music at 282-3636.

• "Intersect" 2009 Annual Graduate Student Exhibition:  Exhibit opening is at 6 p.m. at the John B. Davis Gallery in the ISU Fine Arts Building. Exhibit runs through Dec. 11. The gallery website is www.isu.edu/art/galleries.shtml. For more information contact Amy Jo Popa at (208) 282-3341.

Wednesday, November 18

• The Women’s Health and Baby U Club brownbag presentation; Grandparents as Parents: The Women’s Health and Baby U Club will host a brownbag presentation on Grandparents as Parents at noon in the Bear River Room of the Pond Student Union. There will be a guest speaker from the Idaho Lawyer Volunteer Program.

• World GIS Day: This event will be celebrated from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Rendezvous Complex. There will be presentations, hands-on GIS stations, food, a trivia contest and a host of raffle items, so join us for a fun-filled day to learn about Geographic Information Systems. The ever-popular GIS Day Chili Cook-off will be back for the fifth year running. For more information and to view our full schedule for GIS Day, please visit giscenter.isu.edu or contact Keith Weber at webekeit@isu.edu.

Thursday, November 19 through Saturday, November 21

• Theatre ISU Present "Playboy of the Western World": The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Rogers Black Box Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. For more information, call 282-3595.

Thursday, November 19

• ISU Chamber Orchestra and Idaho State Youth Orchestra Concert: This free concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. For more information, call the ISU Department of Music at 282-3636.

• ISU Outdoor Adventure center will host Yurt Workshop: The Idaho State University Outdoor Adventure Center will hold an “Introduction to the Portneuf Yurt System” workshop covering all aspects of the yurt system at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Pond Student Union Snake River Room.

Friday, November 20

• ISU Jazz Bands Concert: This concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Ticket prices are adults, $6; precollege students, $2; ISU faculty and staff, $4; ISU students, free. To purchase tickets call the Stephens Performing Arts Center Box Office at 282-3595 or visit www.idahostatetickets.com.

 

Saturday, November 21

• "Pokapalooza Warped" Battle of the Bands:  The Idaho State University Marketing Association will present "Pokapalooza Warped," a battle of the bands featuring local music groups.  The event is scheduled in the Pond Student Union Ballroom. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with music starting at 7 p.m. For further details about the show, tune into K-Bear 101 or contact Daniel Hill at hilldan2@isu.edu or Dr. Sandra Speck at specsand@isu.edu.

Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27

• Fall recess: No classes.

 

Tuesday, November 23 and Wednesday November 24

• Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker: Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. The Great Russian Nutcracker features 40 all-star Russian dancers, fantastic sets and costumes. Visit http://www.nutcracker.com/www.nutcracker.com. Call 282-3595 for ticket information.

 

Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27

• Thanksgiving Holiday: ISU offices closed.

 

Friday, December 4

• ISU Choirs Holiday Concert: ISU Choirs presents their Holiday Concert, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center.

 

Saturday, December 5

• ISU Senior High Honor Band and the ISU Symphonic Band: This free concert will be held at 4 p.m. in Goranson Hall located in the lower level of the ISU Fine Arts Building. For more information, call the ISU Department of Music at 282-3636.

• Idaho State Children's Choir: This free concert will be held at 7 p.m. in Goranson Hall located in the lower level of the ISU Fine Arts Building. For more information, call the ISU Department of Music at 282-3636.

Monday, December 7

• Theatre ISU Present "Children's Readers' Theatre – Cootie Shots”: Performance at 7:30 p.m. in the Beverly B. Bistline Thrust Theatre in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. For more information, call 282-3595.

Tuesday, December 8

• A Rockapella Holiday: This concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $32 lower level and $28 upper level. To purchase tickets call the Stephens Performing Arts Center Box Office at 282-3595 or visit www.idahostatetickets.com.

 

Wednesday, December 9

• ISU Symphonic Band Concert

 

Friday, December 11, 2009

• Idaho State Civic Symphony Concert: "Holiday Pops" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center. Visit www.thesymphony.us or call Sue Parker at (208) 234-1587 for more information.

• Graduate Student Second Friday: The Graduate Student Association will host its monthly Second Friday event in the Rendezvous Complex, suite A. For more information, contact Cynthia Pemberton at (208) 282-3140 or pembcynt@isu.edu

 

Monday, December 14, through Friday, December 18

• ISU Finals Week

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

• Kurt Bestor Christmas: This concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $36 lower level and $32 upper level. To purchase tickets call the Stephens Performing Arts Center Box Office at 282-3595 or visit www.idahostatetickets.com.

Friday, December 18, 2009

• Last Day of Fall Semester.