UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

Below you’ll find listed a few different events taking place in either Moscow or Pullman somewhere in the near future.  If you are aware of any upcoming events that should be posted here—in particular events touching on issues connected to discussions of cultural theory or popular culture—please email [INSERT ADDRESS HERE] and let us know!

Panel discussion on the "Role of University Research and Education in National Security”

WHEN:  August 27, 2003, 2:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Kimbrough Concert Hall, WSU

COST:  free

Kenworthy Theater

Located in downtown Moscow, the Kenworthy presents a variety of foreign and independent films (as well as popular second-run films). Click here <http://www.kenworthy.org/calendar.htm> for this month’s features.

Student Union Cinema Series

Tired of the Hollywood  blockbuster scene?  No more!  Sponsored by the Idaho Commons and Student Union, this Cinema Series shows critically acclaimed from around the world.  Check out your local Student Union offerings at <http://www.sub.uidaho.edu/cinema/cinema.asp>.

WHEN:  Showings are at 7:00 pm and 9:30 pm. (see calandar for specific showtimes)

WHERE: UI SUB

COST:  $2 for students with ID and $3 general admission.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

WHEN:  September 18, 2003, 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: UI Student Union Building Ballroom

COST:  free

Sherman Alexie

Author of The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, the short stories from which inform his screenplay for the acclaimed film Smoke Signals about life on the Spokane Indian Reservation

WHEN:  October 10, 2003, 12:10 p.m.

WHERE:  Bryan Hall Auditorium, WSU

COST:  free

The Laramie Project

from the WSU release: “Based on a series of interviews with Laramie, WY residents following the tragic beating of Matthew Shepard.”

WHEN:  October 11, 2003, 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:  CUB Auditorium, WSU

COST:  free; donations for local charities accepted

Michael Moore

Creator of critically acclaimed documentaries Roger and Me and Bowling for Columbine, and author of the bestseller Stupid White Men.

WHEN:  October 24, 2003, 8:00 p.m.

WHERE: Beasley Coliseum, WSU

COST:  $10 for students; $15 non-students