ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø coming events March 10-April 2
March 10, 2011
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Coming Events, March 10-April 2
The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Office of Marketing and Communications distributes this event calendar to let the public and media know about upcoming non-athletic events at the University. This information is intended for release in print and broadcast events calendars. Various events calendars with more complete information are available online at the website . A copy of this release can also be accessed via ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s homepage at . Information about ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø athletic events is available at . The area code for all phone numbers is 208 unless otherwise noted. The phone number for Marketing and Communications is 282-3620.
Thursday, March 10 -11
· Art of Gender VIII Conference: This event is located in suites A, B, and C of the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Rendezvous Complex from 1 to 5 p.m. on Thursday and all day on Friday. It is sponsored by the Anderson Center, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍøPW, and WeLEAD and free and open to the public. For a complete schedule of events visit www.isu.edu/andersoncenter.
Friday, March 11
· Rocky Mountain Writers' Festival: This series of events starts with best-selling author Karen Joy Fowler discussing "Combining History with Fantasy: The New Historical Narrative" at 1:30 p.m. in the Middle Fork Room of the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Pond Student Union. From 4 to 6:30 p.m. the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø literary magazine Black Rock & Sage will host its annual "afternooner" and book fair with games and refreshments in the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Bengal Café. Ending the day, Karen Joy Fowler will have a reading at 7 p.m. in the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Bengal Café. This event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.rockymountainwriters.com.
· Women's History Month Keynote Speaker Andi Zeisler, "Bitch Magazine: A Feminist Response to Pop Culture": This lecture will focus on the intersections of popular culture, feminism, and activism in the context of new technology. It is located in suites A, B and C of the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Rendezvous Complex at 7 p.m. and if free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 12
· A Night in Mexico: Sponsored by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø’s H.A.L.O, A Night in Mexico features live entertainment and an authentic Mexican dinner. It is located in the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Pond Student Union Ballroom at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8 for general public, $7 for ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø faculty and staff and $6 for ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students. Tickets can be purchased at the door for an additional $1.
Wednesday, March 16
· "If I Should Die Before I Wake: Health Issues of Women Aging in Prison": Guest lecturer Kathleen O’Shea will speak on her research of incarcerated women and the increased health issues they bring to the prison system. This event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be in the Little Wood River Room of the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Pond Student Union. It is free and open to the public. For more information contact Jamie Hively at hivejami@isu.edu.
Thursday, March 17
· Season of Note: Time for Three: Transcending traditional classification with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms, Zachary De Pue, violin; Nicolas Kendall, violin; and Ranaan Meyer, double base; perform a varied repertoire with astonishing technical accuracy. Located in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the Stephens Performing Arts Center from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $26, lower level, $22, upper level. For more information .
· 10th Annual Tech Expo: This event gives high school students, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø students and community members the opportunity to explore educational options available at ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's College of Technology. Business and industry representatives will be available to explain career opportunities as well. It is located in the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Holt Arena from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and also from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information visit or call 282-3216.
· J-Spot: A Sex Educator Tells All: This lecture will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø's Goranson Hall. This event is sponsored by the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Student Activities Board. For more information call 282-3451.
Friday, March 18-19
· Chrome in the Dome Car Show: Come visit some of your favorite cars at the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Holt Arena from 2 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $5 per person for the entire show and children 12 and under are free. Parking for this event is also free. For more information visit chromeinthedome.com.
Monday-Friday, March 21-25 – Spring Break (no classes)
Monday, March 24-26
· Spring Fair: This event is located in the Holt Arena and admission is $1. It is open from noon to 9 p.m. Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. For more information contact Raven Productions at 232-2232.
Thursday, March 31
· BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers: Performing their 2011 Tour Concert, "The Spark of Creation," the BYU-Idaho Collegiate Singers will be at the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this event are $6 for adults, $5 for children or $20 for a family of four. For more information visit or call 282-3595.
Friday, April 1
· Medicine Ball: This event is a fund raiser for the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Family Practice Residency Program. It is located in the Holt Arena from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets can be purchased online, at Big O Tires, La De Da Boutique and Pocatello Chamber of Commerce. Ticket prices range from $10 to $100. For more information visit .
Friday, April 1-2
· Danson ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø at Old Town Actors Studio: Come see original choreographed work from student members of Danson ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø. The group will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Old Town Actors Studio in Pocatello. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door or you can reserve tickets by calling 478-6886.
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