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Sponsors of the 1999 Campus Arts Faire
School of Architecture and Allied Arts
Special Contributors |
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. University of Oregon Campus Eugene, Oregon Designed for families and arts lovers of all ages, our second Campus Arts Faire will showcase a broad range of arts media--from visual and performing arts to literary and cultural explorations. All of the events are free to the public.
 Music, theater, fine arts, dance, several student arts organizations and both museums will have activities, performances and tours throughout the afternoon. Information booths located near the Museum of Art and along Johnson Lane will offer schedules of the day's events.
PerformancesUO East European Folk Music Ensemble A lively musical performance combined with lessons in traditional Balkan folk dancing. EMU 11:00 a.m. "Bibliokenesis" Dance improvisation and choreography created by dance students for spaces in the Knight Library. KL 11:15 a.m. Pacific Rim Gamelan Concert An exotic sound experience! The UO's Balinese percussion orchestra creates complex rhythms with bells, gongs, drums and more. MOA 11:30 a.m. Kids Dance Workshop Get moving! A dance-making activity especially for kids ages 5-8. Johnson Tent noon Folk Music Traditional folk music from "Dark of the Moon" (upcoming play) set in the Smoky Mountains. Johnson Tent 1 p.m. Spring Student Dance Concert Mini-performance featuring four pieces choreographed by seniors. Inspired by Einstein's theories, Chinese female archetypes and swing dance from the 40s, the choreographers will discuss their pieces and answer questions from the audience. MOA 2 p.m. Drawing Tools and Techniques Eugene artist Robert Canaga demonstrates his favorite tools and fun techniques including graphite, ink, charcoal and pastels. Johnson Tent 2 p.m. Julia Neufeld and Gospel Choir Come on, get happy! This group will lift your spirits with their joyous songs. EMU 2:30 p.m. Absolut Improv You'll never guess what's next, but this student theater group is always fast and outrageously funny! Johnson Tent 3 p.m. The World of Poetry: Translations in Verse The Oregon Humanities Center presents a series of short selections in foreign languages and translations in English. KL 3 p.m. Oregon Ballroom Dance A variety of performances and lessons by this student organization in grand ballroom style. EMU 3:15 p.m. EMU=EMU AmphitheaterMOA=Museum of Art Johnson Tent=Lawn tent by Johnson Lane, Pioneer Mother KL= Knight Library Activities(around Museum of Art and Johnson Tent areas except as noted) Face painting/make-up by theatre arts students Backpack archaeology, mancala making and masks from Museum of Natural History Jewelry making demonstration by fine arts students Storytelling, origami and sidewalk chalk art at the Museum of Art Open galleries and exhibits (various locations) Special docent tours of exhibits at both museums Open printmaking studio (Lawrence Hall) Back-stage tour of Robinson Theatre during technical rehearsals at 1:30 p.m. Drawings for tickets to performances and prizes from participating departments |
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