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The University of Florida Symphony Orchestra wants YOU!

The University of Florida Symphony Orchestra is holding string auditions on Monday August 25, 2008 that are open to ALL UF students, undergraduate and graduate, regardless of major. The 2008-2009 season is set to be an exciting one with repertoire including Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Respighi and also full performances of Bartok’s ballet, The Miraculous Mandarin […]

Filed under Cultural on July 2, 2008.

New Video Exhibition at the Harn

Experience an innovative all-video exhibition entitled “Cross-Currents in Recent Video Installation: Water as Metaphor for Identity” at the Harn Museum of Art. This exhibition presents recent video installations by five international artists with ties to Africa. The artworks are large-scale and some works contain unique sculptural components—one being a pool of water below the screen […]

Filed under Cultural on June 27, 2008.

Israel turns 60: Indepen-DANCE Celebration

Come Celebrate Israel’s 60th Birthday with the Israeli Student Organization for a Blue and White Israel IndepenDANCE Club night On Tuesday, March 25th at 9pm at Hillel. Travel through the decades of the past 60 years and enjoy free Israeli food, music and drinks.
For more information, contact israeligator@yahoo.com

Filed under Cultural on March 21, 2008.

Annual Turkish Night

The Turkish Student Association will be hosting its annual cultural night, a UF tradition for over 29 years. We will be introducing all facets of Turkish culture, so be ready to enjoy a night of delicious Turkish food, music, and exotic dancing. The event starts at 8pm at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom on Saturday […]

Filed under Cultural on March 14, 2008.

Florida Players Presents MARISOL

Florida Players is pleased to announce the second production of its Spring 2008 season, Marisol. Marisol, winner of the 1993 Obie Award for Playwriting, will be making its Gainesville, Florida premiere at the Phillips Center Blackbox Theatre (315 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32601) from March 21 through March 23. Show times for this limited engagement […]

Filed under Cultural on March 14, 2008.

Florida Players Presents: The Violet Hour

Florida Players is pleased to announce the first production of its Spring 2008 season, The Violet Hour. Directed by Joan Ghitis, The Violet Hour will be making its Gainesville premiere at the Phillips Center Blackbox Theatre (315 Hull Road, Gainesville, Florida 32601) from February 21 through February 24.
Show times are 2/21 at 8 p.m., 2/22 […]

Filed under Cultural on February 15, 2008.

19th Annual Florida Invitational Step Show

The Black Student Union will be hosting the 19th Annual Florida Invitational Step Show, “Licensed to Step” on Saturday February 23rd at 7pm.  One of the largest step shows in the Southeast, the show has had a history of innovation and ingenuity.  Tickets sold in advance to UF students are $12 (plus service charge), and […]

Filed under Cultural on February 15, 2008.

“Ligature 17″ Design Show

Come out to the opening of the Student Run Graphic Design Show, “Ligature 17″. “Ligature 17″ is Friday, February 15, 2008 at 7pm in the Focus Gallery on campus. There will be lectures from visiting designers James Victore, Christian Helms, and Mike Perry. 
 

Filed under Cultural on February 8, 2008.

Jewish Student Union and Islam on Campus Present: “Comedy’s Odd Couple”

Jewish Student Union and Islam on Campus are excited to present: “Comedys Odd Couple.” One Muslim, One Jew, One Stage. This event will be held Monday, February 11 at 7.30pm in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom (Doors Open at 7pm). This comedy act promises to be hilarious along with teaching an important message of tolerance. 
 

Filed under Cultural on February 8, 2008.

UFPA Presents Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

University of Florida Performing Arts presents at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on Tuesday, February 12 and Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Student rates and general admission tickets are available by calling the Phillips Center Box Office (352) 392-ARTS.
Visit www.performingarts.ufl.edu for more information.

Filed under Cultural on February 3, 2008.