March 2007

Dateline

GW's Guide To Happenings Throughout Metropolitan Washington

March 6–23

Exhibition: The Faun, the Chick, and the Kegstand: Undergraduate made, Graduate approved A collaboration between GW’s fine arts and art history students. Dimock Gallery, Lisner Auditorium, Lower Level, 730 21st St., NW. Tuesday–Thursday,
11 a.m.–1 p.m., and Friday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Saturday / March 10

$ Performance: Jorge Drexler and Tania Libertad, Double Bill—Two Full Sets Jorge Drexler’s music is a combination of Uruguayan traditional music, including the candombe and milonga, bossa nova, pop, and jazz. Tania Libertad’s style integrates Afro-Peruvian songs with sounds of Cuba and Brazil. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St., NW. 8 p.m. Tickets available for $25-$35 at the Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, or PhoneCharge at (301) 808-6900.

Sunday / March 11

$ Performance: Washington Performing Arts Society presents Inti-Illimani
The Chilean ensemble Inti-Illimani celebrates its 40th anniversary, featuring a synthesis of instrumentals, vocals, passion, and poetry. Lisner Auditorium, 730
21st St., NW. 7 p.m. Tickets available for $25–$40 by calling (202) 785-WPAS.
A limited number of tickets are available at the Lisner Box Office.

Friday / March 16

$ Stand-up Comedy: Ralphie May Ralphie May, from NBC’s reality series Last Comic Standing, combines comedy with a Southern down-home flavor and quick wit. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St., NW. 8 p.m. Tickets available for $28.75 at the Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, or PhoneCharge at (301) 808-6900.

Sunday / March 18

$ Performance: Gilberto Gil As a musician and diplomat, Gil possesses a key role in the constant modernization of Brazilian popular music and culture throughout the world. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St., NW. 8 p.m. Tickets available for $35-$75 at the Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, or PhoneCharge at (301) 808-6900.

Thursday / March 22

Lecture: Courttia Newland Courttia Newland is writer in residence at the Post Office Theatre in West London and is currently writing the screenplay for
a film adaptation of The Scholar. Funger Hall, Room 220, 2201 G St., NW. 8 p.m.

Sunday / March 25

Theater: A Sense of Wonder A one-woman play celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Rachel Carson, founder of the contemporary environmental movement. Hand Chapel, Mount Vernon Campus. 2100 Foxhall Rd., NW.

March 28– April 27

Exhibition: 2007 Annual Awards Show Annual juried exhibition featuring the work of GW senior fine arts majors and MFA students. Luther W. Brady Art Gallery, Media and Public Affairs Building, 805 21st St., NW. Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wednesday / March 28

Prose: Richard McCan Richard McCan is an award-winning author of fiction, poetry, and memoir. 801 22nd St., NW. 5:25 p.m.

Thursday / March 29

$ Performance: Hossein Alizadeh and Hamavayan Ensemble Led by one of Iran’s leading instrumentalists and composers, the Hamavayan Ensemble performs new interpretations of classical Persian music. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St., NW. 8 p.m. Tickets available for $25-$35 at the Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, or PhoneCharge at (301) 808-6900.

March 30– April 1

Opera Scenes: Aida, Miss Saigon, Madame Butterfly, Rent, Bohème Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre, Marvin Center, First Floor, 800 21st St., NW. 7:30 p.m.

Saturday / March 31

$ Performance: Toumani Diabate’s Symmetric Orchestra Toumani Diabate is modernizing and honoring the traditional Malian music. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St., NW. 8 p.m. Tickets available for $20–$35 at the Lisner Box Office, TicketMaster Outlets, or PhoneCharge at (301) 808-6900.

March 31– April 1

Performance: La Noche Caliente Performance by the American University Jazz Ensemble, GW Latin Jazz Ensemble, AU Jazz Workshop, and AU Jazz Combo. American University Katzen Arts Center, Abramson Recital Hall, 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW. 8 p.m.

Wednesdays through April 25

Kukuwa Dance Workout. A low-impact, high-energy workout that is choreographed to Latin, African, and Caribbean rhythms. Free for all GWorld cardholders; $5 payable at the door for all others. Lloyd Gym. Mount Vernon Campus. 2100 Foxhall Rd., NW. For more information, call (202) 994-6251.

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