University of Lethbridge highlights for the week of January 7 to 13

Monday, January 7, 2019

The University of Lethbridge has several events lined up this week that may be of interest to your readers, viewers and listeners. Members of the media who are interested in covering these events are encouraged to contact the individual event organizer directly.                                                     

Art NOW Series: Skawennati

Friday, Jan. 11., noon to 12:50 p.m., Recital Hall, W570

Skawennati makes art that addresses history, the future and change from an Indigenous perspective. She is best known for her machinimas, which are movies made in virtual environments. Among her groundbreaking new media projects are the online gallery/chat space and mixed-reality event called CyberPowWow and the machinimas TimeTraveller.

Contact — Fine Arts, finearts@uleth.ca

 

U of L Brass Day

Saturday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., W470, W480 and W570

Brass musicians from high schools, university and the community will take participate in a day filled with rehearsals, workshops, masterclasses and performances. In addition to members of the U of L Brass faculty, Laurie Matiation (Calgary Philharmonic) and Natalie DeJong (Mount Royal Conservatory) will join members of the U of L Audio Engineering Society for a day of learning, playing music and meeting other musicians. The day culminates with a 7 p.m. performance in the Recital Hall.

Contact — Fine Arts, 403-329-2227 finearts@uleth.ca

 

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Contact

Caroline Zentner, public affairs advisor

403-394-3975 or 403-795-5403 (cell)

caroline.zentner@uleth.ca