<html><head></head><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;font-size:16px"><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_3771"><font id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4300" face="garamond, new york, times, serif" size="5"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4035">Brown University offers many musical, artistic and current-affairs programmes over the next couple of weeks.</span></font></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4081"><font face="garamond, new york, times, serif" size="5"><br><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4035"></span></font></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4084"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4035"><b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4805"><font id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4804" color="#5b8828"><i id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4803"><font id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4319" face="garamond, new york, times, serif" size="5">Dave</font></i></font></b></span></div><br> <div class="qtdSeparateBR"><br><br></div><div style="display: block;" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_3776" class="yahoo_quoted"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_3775" style="font-family: times new roman, new york, times, serif; font-size: 16px;"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_3774" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_3773" dir="ltr"> <font id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_3778" face="Arial" size="2"> ----- Forwarded Message -----<br> <b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4099"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4098" style="font-weight:bold;">From:</span></b> Featured Events <Featured_events@brown.edu><br> <b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4322"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4321" style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> David Kolsky <br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Tuesday, February 2, 2016 12:19 PM<br> <b id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4703"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_4702" style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Featured Events Through February 14<br> </font> </div> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1454477125197_3784" class="y_msg_container"><br><div id="yiv1669766234">
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The Crumbling of the Pax Americana </div>
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Chas Freeman, senior fellow at the Watson Institute, will deliver a lecture titled "The Crumbling of the Pax Americana," as part of the Chong Wook Lee and Vartan Gregorian Distinguished Lecture Series. Despite having the world's most lethal army and arguably the largest economy in the world, the United States' international influence has been declining. Freeman will discuss the possibilities for reestablishing America's role in world affairs. The lecture is the first in a three-part series delivered by Freeman. A reception will follow the discussion. The event begins at 4 p.m. in the Salomon Center for Teaching, Room 001, the College Green. </div>
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Annual Alpert Medical School concert </div>
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Members of the public are invited to attend the annual Alpert Medical School concert, a eclectic mix of musical tunes. Featuring solo and ensemble performances of classical, jazz, pop, and blues, the program will include works from Liszt, Haydn, Debussy, John Mayer, The Beatles, and others. The decade long tradition has historically brought together students and teachers from the biomedical field to share their talents with the community. The event is free and tickets are not required, but seating is limited. A reception will follow the performance. Sponsored by the Offices of Medical Student Affairs and Medical Education, the event begins at 7 p.m. in the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, Martinos Auditorium, 154 Angell St. </div>
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The Light Body </div>
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The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies presents "The Light Body," written by Carlos Sirah '17 and directed by Mauricio Salgado ’18. As part of the Writing Is Live 2016 festival, the play is about protagonists Noah and Micah as they return to the country in order to heal and reevaluate their lives. Just as they attempt to traverse the healing process, Shu does something unexpected and unthinkable. Sirah, a performer and writer, has written pieces about exile, rupture, and migrations. Showtimes are Thursday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m., and Sunday at 8 p.m. The event is free, but <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://listserv.advancement.brown.edu/t/183086/2027295/693074/29/">tickets</a> are required. All performances will be held in Leeds Theater, Lyman Hall, Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle. </div>
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Winter Arias Concert </div>
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The Brown Opera Productions student group will perform a Winter Arias Concert to kick off the spring 2016 season. The program will include numerous art songs and arias. A student-run organization that is dedicated to opera performance and appreciation, members of the group come from a wide variety of experiences and backgrounds. Free and open to the public, the event begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, Martinos Auditorium, 154 Angell St. </div>
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A Big House </div>
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The Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies presents "A Big House," a play written by Diane Exavier '17 and directed by Kate Bergstrom '18. As a woman surrenders herself to answer "how do you build a house," an unlikely family emerges and other questions are raised. The event is free, but <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://listserv.advancement.brown.edu/t/183086/2027295/693074/33/">tickets</a> are required. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m. All performances will be held in Leeds Theatre, Lyman Hall, the Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle. </div>
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Vector </div>
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As part of the Writing Is Live 2016 festival, the Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies presents a play written by Beth Nixon '17 titled "Vector." The play, directed by Caitlin O’Connell ’16, takes an abstract approach to linking seemingly unrelated events. Nixon is an abstract artist who lived in Philadelphia, Pa., for more than a dozen years. She recently completed an Arts Mentoring Fellowship at New Urban Arts and is a co-organizer of artist partnerships for Providence's annual Pronk parade. Showtimes are Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. respectively. The event is free, but <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://listserv.advancement.brown.edu/t/183086/2027295/693074/35/">tickets</a> are required. All performances will be held in Leeds Theater, Lyman Hall, Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle. </div>
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The Magical Kingdom </div>
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As part of the Writing Is Live 2016 festival, the Department of Theatre Arts and Performance Studies presents "The Magical Kingdom" written and directed by M.F.A. students Maurice DeCaul and Ashley Teague, respectively. As American reporter Jen gets closer to Afghanistan's only female warlord for the story of a lifetime, she and her team realize the narrative surrounding Kaftar is filled with half truths and misdirection. The play explores the maternal grief of the warlord and how it "manifested into a 30-year jihad." DeCaul is a former U.S. Marine, a poet, essayist, and playwright. His work has been featured in several publications including the <em>New York Times</em> and <em>The Daily Beast</em>. Showtimes are Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. The event is free, but <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://listserv.advancement.brown.edu/t/183086/2027295/709834/37/">tickets</a> are required. All performances will be held in Leeds Theater, Lyman Hall, Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle. </div>
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Activism and Media: Organizing After Occupy </div>
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Filmmaker and writer Astra Taylor will deliver a lecture titled "Activism and Media - Organizing After Occupy," presented by the Cogut Center for the Humanities. Director of the film <em>Examined Life</em>, Taylor will discuss activism and organizing, new ways to create economic power after the possible demise of the traditional labor movement, and the importance of rethinking debt, debt activism and the politics of infrastructure. Taylor is the author of <em>The People's Platform: Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Age</em> and a co-editor of <em>Occupy!: Scenes From Occupied America</em>. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. in Pembroke Hall, Room 305, 172 Meeting St. </div>
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A reading by novelist Alejandro Zambra </div>
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Novelist and short story writer Alejandro Zambra will read from his work as part of the Program in Literary Arts' Writers on Writing Reading Series. He is the author of a short story collection called <em>My Documents</em> and several novels including <em>Ways of Going Home</em>, and <em>The Private Lives of Trees</em>. A fellow for the New York Public Library, Zambra was named a Granta's Best Young Spanish-Language Novelists in 2010. The event begins at 2:30 p.m. in the McCormack Family Theater, 70 Brown St. </div>
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Film screening: <em>Examined Life</em> </div>
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The Cogut Center for the Humanities presents a screening of <em>Examined Life</em> (2008), a documentary directed by Astra Taylor. The film features thinkers from a range of different fields to discuss their philosophical views on issues about consumption ethics, beliefs about the environment, the similarities between philosophy and jazz, and other topics. A discussion with the director will follow. The event begins at 4 p.m. in Pembroke Hall, Room 305, 172 Meeting St. </div>
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Zika Virus: Separating Fact from Fiction </div>
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As the Center for Disease Control and Prevention adds more destinations to the Zika virus travel alerts, several medical professionals will take part in a panel discussion titled "Zika Virus: Separating Fact from Fiction." Panelists include Brenna L. Hughes, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology; Maria Mileno, associate professor of medicine; Mark Lurie, associate professor of epidemiology; and Rebecca Reece, assistant professor of medicine and medical consultant at Rhode Island Department of Health's Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease, and Emergency Medical Services. Co-sponsored by Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, the event begins at 12:30 p.m. in the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Joukowsky Forum, 111 Thayer St. </div>
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The American Dream? </div>
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Professors Charles Lee and Seth Rockman will discuss success, God, and the pursuit of happiness as part of a Veritas Forum panel discussion on "The American Dream?" Lee is a professor of management at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. An author and associate professor of history, Rockman specializes in 19th century United States history with a focus on the relationship between slavery and capitalism in American economic and social development. The annual forum offers participants a platform to learn about where Christianity falls within a contemporary society, as science seeks to provide a complete explanation of nature. The discussion will be moderated by Andrew Foster, director of Populations Studies and Training Center. The event is free, but <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://listserv.advancement.brown.edu/t/183086/2027295/715408/43/">tickets</a> are required. The event is sponsored by Athletes in Action, The Branch (Chi Alpha), the Brown Christian Fellowship, Reformed University Fellowship, Cru, Cornerstone Magazine, and RISD Christian Fellowship. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Salomon Center for Teaching, De Ciccio Family Auditorium, the College Green. </div>
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The United States in the New World Disorder </div>
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Ambassador Chas W. Freeman Jr. will deliver a lecture titled "The United States in the New World Disorder," the second in a three-part series about American diplomacy. Freeman, senior fellow at the Watson Institute, will discuss alternative structures for the United States' alliances and national security approaches as the country shifts away from the past international world order. Freeman is a former U.S. assistant secretary of defense, ambassador to Saudi Arabia (during operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm), acting assistant secretary of state for African affairs, and chargé d'affaires at both Bangkok and Beijing. He was the principal American interpreter during President Nixon's visit to Beijing in 1972. The lecture will be <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://listserv.advancement.brown.edu/t/183086/2027295/715410/45/">live streamed</a>. A reception will follow the talk. The event begins at 4 p.m. in the Watson Institute, Joukowsky Forum, 111 Thayer St. </div>
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Lecture with conductor Gil Rose </div>
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The Department of Music presents a lecture by conductor Gil Rose as part of its inaugural Music Now series. Rose and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project will be in residence for the spring of 2016 to work with Brown students and faculty. Founding the BMOP in 1996, Rose gained international praise for his works in classical music. The ensemble recently partnered with several groups to create the world premiere of Tod Machover’s <em>Death and the Powers</em>, a nominee for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize in music. The event begins at 4:15 p.m. in the Orwig Music Building, Room 315, located on the corner of Young Orchard Avenue and Hope Street. </div>
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Film screening: Saravah </div>
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The Brazil Initiative presents a screening of <em>Saravah</em>, directed by Pierre Barouh. A 1969 documentary, the film focuses on the "changing of the guard" in Brazilian popular music. The film is in Portuguese and does not have English subtitles. Co-sponsored by the Department of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies, the event begins at 7 p.m. in the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Joukowsky Forum, 111 Thayer St. </div>
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Book discussion: Democratic Dynasties </div>
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Several scholars will take part in a book discussion about Kanchan Chandra's <em>Democratic Dynasties: State, Party and Family in Contemporary Indian Politics</em>, hosted by the Brown India Initiative. Commentators include Pradeep Chhibber, professor and Indo-American chair in Indian studies at the Institute for South Asia Studies at the University of California; Daniel Smith, assistant professor at Harvard University's Department of Government; and Ashutosh Varshney, professor of political science and international affairs and a regular contributor to news outlets. The event begins at 2 p.m. in the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Joukowsky Forum, 111 Thayer St. </div>
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9/11 Warping and its Discontents: Our Security State, Racism, and Foreign Policy </div>
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The Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America presents a lecture by Ramzi Kassem titled "9/11 Warping and its Discontents: Our Security State, Racism, and Foreign Policy." Kassem, associate professor of law at the City University of New York School of Law, will discuss how the Sept. 11 attacks made plausible an omnipresent threat that is shaping security systems, a phenomenon Kassem refers to as "9/11 warping." His lecture will explore the link between 9/11 warping, structural racism, and U.S. foreign policy. The lecture is sponsored by co-sponsored by the Taubman Center for American Politics and Policy, The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, the Department of Religious Studies, and Middle East Studies. The event begins at 4 p.m. in the Smith-Buonanno Hall, Room 106, 95 Cushing St. </div>
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Faculty Showcase Concert with BMOP </div>
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The Boston Modern Orchestra Project will perform a Faculty Showcase concert under the direction of conductor Gil Rose, who will be accompanied by saxophonist Philipp Stäudlin. The program will include works by Brown professors Eric Nathan, Butch Rovan, and Wang Lu, which includes a performance of <em> LUMEN</em> (2014), <em>Ariel Variations</em> (1999), <em>Siren Songs</em>, and many others. A reception will follow the performance. Rose and BMOP will be in residence for the spring of 2016 to work with Brown students and faculty. The event is free and open to the public, but <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://listserv.advancement.brown.edu/t/183086/2027295/715414/51/">tickets</a> are required. The event begins at 8 p.m. in the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, Martinos Auditorium, 154 Angell St. For more information, call 401-863-3234. </div>
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Uncovering Ancient Egypt: Ancient Crafts, Modern Technologies </div>
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The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology presents "Uncovering Ancient Egypt: Ancient Crafts, Modern Technologies," an exhibition that offers a glimpse into how Brown researchers have used modern technologies to discover how objects in ancient Egypt were made and used thousands of years ago. Although some of the objects on display are worn and broken from the years, visitors are encouraged to look inside the objects to learn about their history. Compiled from the collections of the Haffenreffer Museum, the Department of Egyptology and Assyriology, and the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World, the exhibition aims to answer questions about how these items played a role in the daily lives of Egyptians. The exhibition will be on display through spring 2016, in the Haffenreffer Museum, the College Green. Exhibition hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Mondays and University holidays. For more information, call 401-863-5700. </div>
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Native Re-Appropriations: Contemporary Indigenous Artists </div>
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Curated by Adrienne Keene, "Native Re-Appropriations: Contemporary Indigenous Artists" challenges viewers to examine existing stereotypes and issues facing Native Americans. The exhibition features the works of five Indigenous artists that engage in the politics of representations, cultural appropriation, and stereotypes. With the use of Native American imagery in popular culture, the exhibition aims to raise awareness of the diversity and modernity of Natives. The exhibit will be on display through May 2016 in the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, 80 Brown St. Exhibition hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on weekends and University holidays. For more information, call 401-863-5775. </div>
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Annual Staff Appreciation Art Exhibit </div>
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In honor of the artistic talents of Brown University's staff, the Creative Arts Council presents the "After Hours: Annual Staff Appreciation Exhibit." Celebrating the work, excellence, and loyalty of staff, the exhibition is one of several occurrences planned out as part of Bear Month 2016. The exhibition will be on display through February 11 in the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, 154 Angell St. Exhibition hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m to midnight., Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 10 p.m. A reception will be held on Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. For more information, call 401-863-3175. </div>
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Dead Animals, or the curious occurrence of taxidermy in contemporary art </div>
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The David Winton Bell Gallery presents "Dead Animals, or the curious occurrence of taxidermy in contemporary art," an exhibition featuring a survey of the current artistic uses of taxidermy through the work of approximately 15 artists. Featuring a wide array of peculiar works, the exhibition includes a penguin/peacock hybrid, a wolf pelt that emerges from the ground, and many other works. A conversation with artist Polly Morgan and a reception will take place on Friday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the List Art Center, auditorium, 64 College St. The exhibition will be on display through Sunday, March 27, in the David Winton Bell Gallery, List Art Center, 64 College St. Exhibition hours are Monday-Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and weekends from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 401-863-2932. </div>
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Vestiges of the Transatlantic Slave Trade </div>
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A pair of shackles like the ones used to transport captured Africans to slavery in the Americas will be on display as part of an exhibition titled "Vestiges of the Transatlantic Slave Trade." The shackles, on loan from the International Slavery Museum in Liverpool, will be on display through March 13 in the lobby of the John Hay Library, 20 Prospect St. Although the shackles evoke strong emotions, it was also a powerful weapon that was used in campaigns to end the transatlantic slave trade. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Jan. 29, at 2:30 p.m. in the Hay Library. The exhibition is co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice and the Brown University Library. Exhibition hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on weekends. For more information, call 401-863-5099. </div>
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2x4: The Eighth Annual Brown | RISD Dual Degree Exhibition </div>
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The works of students in the Brown RISD Dual Degree program will be on display as part of the program's annual exhibit. Highlighting the artistic and inquisitive nature of students, the "2 x 4" exhibition includes a variety of mediums including works in 2-D and 3-D, visual and verbal, and installation and performance. The works are described as responding to "ideas of fundamentals, multiplicity, calculation, and construction." The exhibition will be on display through February 11 in the Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, 154 Angell St. Exhibition hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to midnight; Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m., respectively. For more information, email <a rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:CreativeArts@brown.edu" target="_blank" href="mailto:CreativeArts@brown.edu">CreativeArts@brown.edu</a> </div>
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