Today
- Recent Acquisitions: Making Collecting Choices for UAMA- Ever wonder how museum curators choose works of art for collections and exhibits? Now you can find out because UA Museum of Art Executive Director Charles Guerin, Chief Curator Lisa Fischman and Assistant Curator Susannah Maurer will be discussing how they make these decisions. 4 p.m. Free. UA Museum of Art, Kress Gallery
Tomorrow
- “”I Dream in Widescreen”” Rough Cut Screenings – Graduating Media Arts students present rough cuts of their senior thesis films. Six short films will be screened, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. These are works in progress, so feedback is very important because a final screening of the films will be shown at The Loft Cinema on May 11. 9 a.m. to noon. Free. Marshall building, Room 222
Saturday
- UApresents: Ballet Hispanico – Hispanic-American dance company Ballet Hispanico melds together ballet, modern and Latin dance techniques for an overall compelling experiencia de bailando. Take notes because these dance moves can make you the life of the party when you bust them out in front of the ladies. 8 p.m. $10 to $37. Centennial Hall
Sunday
- UApresents Lila Downs – Lila Downs was the first Latina to perform at the Academy Awards and she’s coming to Tucson to share her jazz, gospel and hip-hop influences through her extraordinary voice. Downs often sings about the city of Oaxaca, Mexico, so expect to become educated about the violence and femicide that is occurring in Mexico as we speak. 6 p.m. $10 to $47. Centennial Hall
Monday
- Turning the Tables on a Leading Journalist: A Live Chat with Gwen Ifill – Gwen Ifill is the senior correspondent for “”The News Hour with Jim Lehrer”” and she will be having a one-on-one interview with Dean Paul R. Portney and everyone gets to watch! Ifill is famous for her moderating skills; she was even asked to moderate the 2004 presidential debates. One day you can tell your children about the time you met a totally cool journalist. 5 p.m. Free. Crowder Hall
Tuesday
- Free Life-Drawing Class – You can’t take an art class unless you’re a declared art major, but now you can practice life-drawing (i.e. from a live nude model) for free. This class has been going on for more than 20 years but the art department has recently made it open to everyone. Bring a sketchpad, charcoal and a general creative disposition. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Art building, Room 140
Wednesday
- LUNAFEST – The second annual LUNAFEST is a national film festival showcasing diverse films for and about women. This is a kick-off event for March, Women’s History Month. Films range from documentaries to dance narratives and themes range from women’s health to the environment. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Fund and the Women’s Studies Advisory Council. So if you like the vag, show your support. 6:30 p.m. $5 for students, $10 general admission. Gallagher Theater
– compiled by Alexandria Kassman
