February 2007

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February 7– March 9
Exhibition: Envisioning the GW Campus: The Trachtenberg Years The exhibition offers a closer look at the new buildings and sculptures adorning campus since President Trachtenberg took office in 1988. The exhibition includes architectural plans, drawings, photographs, and models. Luther W. Brady Art Gallery, Media and Public Affairs Building, 805 21st St., NW. Gallery hours are Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sunday / February 11
Performance: Music for Brunch GW Chamber Music Seminar presents “Music for Brunch” featuring GW faculty, staff, students, and alumni, as well as members of the Washington area community, performing works by Schubert, Beethoven, Piazolla, and Schumann with the world premiere of Jessica Krash’s Bagatelles. Hand Chapel, Mount Vernon Campus.
1 p.m.

February 13–23
Exhibition: What the Cat Dragged In: Art of the Found Object Dimock Gallery, Lisner Auditorium, Lower Level, 730 21st Street, NW. Gallery hours are Tuesday–Thursday,
11 a.m.–1 p.m., and Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

February 15 and 16
$ Performance: Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras
Sara Baras is Spain’s most popular dancer and a flamenco icon. Her 20-member company, with guest dancers José Serrano and Luis Ortega, will present the D.C. premiere of Sabores, a new work that celebrates the many styles of flamenco. 8 p.m. Lisner Auditorium. Tickets available at Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, and PhoneCharge at (301) 808-6900.

Saturday / February 17
$ Sports: Men’s Basketball The men’s team plays Temple University. 2 p.m. Charles E. Smith Athletic Center. Tickets available for $12 or $18 by calling (202) 994-6050.

$ Performance: Compañía Rafaela Carrasco “Una Mirada del Flamenco” Famed dancer and choreographer Rafaela Carrasco’s company of dancers and musicians will perform the D.C. premiere of “Una Mirada al Flamenco” (“A Look at Flamenco”). 8 p.m. Tickets available at Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, and PhoneCharge at (301) 808-6900.

Wednesday / February 21

$ Sports: Men’s Basketball The men’s team takes on University of Richmond. 7:30 p.m. Charles E. Smith Athletic Center. Tickets available for $12 or $18 by calling (202) 994-6050.

February 21, 24–25

$ Performance: Shakespeare’s Dog A play by Rick Chafe, presented by GW’s Department of Music in association with the Manitoba Theatre Centre. Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre, Marvin Center, first floor. 800 21st St., NW. Tickets available at http:// theatredance.gwu.edu, (202) 994-6178, or at the Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre box office. Feb. 21 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 25 at 2 p.m.

Thursday / February 22

Birthday Bonfire Annual celebration honoring the birthday of George Washington. University Yard. 6 p.m. In case of rain, the festivities will move to the Marvin Center Continental Ballroom.

Friday / February 23

GW Guitar Series: Alturas Duo One of the most entertaining ensembles performing in the chamber music world today. Phillips Hall, Room B-120, 801 22nd St., NW. 7 p.m.

Wednesday / February 28

$ Performance: Chava Alberstein and David Broza Washington Performing Arts Society presents folk singer Chava Alberstein and urban folk-rocker David Broza, both from Israel. Lisner Auditorium, 21st and H streets, NW. 8 p.m. Tickets available for $25–$40 by calling (202) 785-WPAS. A limited number of tickets are available at the Lisner Box Office.

Save the Date
Friday / March 30

$ GW’s Women’s Leadership Conference: Agents of Change Featuring keynote speaker Francine Zorn Trachtenberg, president of the D.C. Jewish Community Center; luncheon speaker Judy Norsigian, executive director of Our Bodies Ourselves and co-author of Our Bodies, Ourselves; parallel sessions on professional development and personal finance; and a closing panel discussion. Registration is $50, including continental breakfast and a served lunch. Mount Vernon Campus. All day. Contact: wlp@gwu.edu, (202) 242-6697, or http://gwired.gwu.edu/wlc.

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