CFA Announcements

CFA Centennial____________________________________________

Carnegie Mellon University's School of Music and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (PSO) once again invites students, alumni, staff and faculty from Carnegie Mellon to enjoy “Carnegie Mellon Night at the Symphony” February 4, 8 p.m. at Heinz Hall. CFA students only pay $7 in the Gallery.

The discount tickets for alumni, students, staff and faculty can be purchased at the Carnegie Mellon University Center Information Desk. Visit the PSO table in the University Center this Friday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Visit the College of Fine Arts Centennial web-site at www.cmu.edu/cfa/centennial for activities celebrating the College's anniversary.

Campus Events____________________________________________

The Bachelor of Humanities and Arts and Bachelor of Science and Arts programs at Carnegie Mellon University wish to announce the opening of our eighth annual student exhibition, "Kaleidoscope", on Friday, February 3, 2006 at 6 p.m. in The FRAME Gallery, 5200 Forbes Avenue at the corner of Margaret Morrison Street. At this time, a reception will commence with live music and refreshments until 9PM. After Friday, "Kaleidoscope" will be open to the public from 12-5 every day until February 7th.

Kaleidoscope will present a wide range of student accomplishments in the arts, especially as they relate to other disciplines. This exhibition demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of the BHA and BSA degrees and of education at Carnegie Mellon. Work in architecture, art (especially), music, design, poetry, photography and performance have previously been featured.

Main contacts for the show are its three Co-Directors, in alphabetical order: Sean Houghton (shoughto@andrew.cmu.edu), Marina Kliger (mkliger@andrew.cmu.edu) and Staci Steinberger (sasteinb@andrew.cmu.edu).

The BHA and BSA programs are led by Director Patricia Maurides (pm3k@andrew.cmu.edu) and Associate Director Ari Blackford (aluber@andrew.cmu.edu).

The programs' website can be reached at http://www.cmu.edu/interdisciplinary .

EXHIBITORS:

Katherine Hallberg -- BHA Sophomore, Art & Anthropology Erika Holmquist -- BHA Junior, Design & Professional/Creative Writing Max Kaufmann -- BSA Senior, Art & Math Jennifer Keinard -- BHA Senior, Art & Psychology Marina Kliger -- BHA Senior, Art & Visual/Material Culture Alison Margolskee -- BSA Sophomore, Art & Math Vivian Song -- BHA Freshman, Art & Undecided HSS Julia Stein -- BHA Sophomore, Art & Undecided HSS Laura Stover -- BHA Senior, Arch/Design & International Relations Erin Toal-Rossi -- BHA Junior, Art & Urban Environmental Studies J.T. Trollman -- BHA Senior, Design & Professional Writing Jessica Vaughn -- BHA Senior, Art & History Jennifer Wig -- BSA Freshman, Art & Biology

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES:

6:15 - Sam McUmber -- BHA Senior, Music & German 7:15 - Brian Mathias -- BHA Senior, Music & Psychology
& Alison Decker -- BHA Junior, Music & Anthropology/History 8:15 - Common Ground (band name)
w/ Matt Siffert -- BHA Freshman, Arch/Music & Psychology/Writing

CFA in the News____________________________________________

See the College of Fine Arts talented School of Music students perform the Steelers opera COWHERMAN on the WTAE Channel 4 Evening News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, tomorrow. They will also be on the Discovery Channel this Friday at various times, check your local listings. The Discovery Channel TV segment will be available to view this Saturday at www.discoverychannel.com, click on the Daily Planet link.

PGH Events________________________________________________

SOUND KITCHEN Date: Feb 2, 2006 Time: 7:30pm Reception, 9pm Show Location: Quiet Storm 5430 Penn Ave.

Sound Kitchen is City Paper's monthly independent music series featuring local bands, DJs, emcees, acoustic musicians and spoken word artists. It is held the first Thursday of every month at The Quiet Storm.

Sound Kitchen will take the month of January off to recharge!

The next Sound Kitchen on Thursday, February 2nd will feature:

Soma Mestizo - Band Detonate- DJ Wiz Khalifa - Emcee Ngozi - Poet

Reception w/ free Quiet Storm munchies and Straub Beer begins at 7:30pm, show starts at 9pm. A suggested $5 per person donation goes to the artists.

Sound Kitchen is sponsored by City Paper, Straub Beer, I.D. Labs and Quiet Storm.

For more info log onto : www.quietstormcoffee.com/soundkitchen or email soundkitchen@pghcitypaper.com or call 412-316-3342 x138

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UNBLURRED Starts on: February 2, 2006 Ends on: February 3, 2006 Location: Penn Avenue

ART. MUSIC. PERFORMANCE. FIRST FRIDAYS ON PENN!!!!

UNBLURRED is a monthly event that opens the Penn Avenue Arts District (4800-6100 Penn) for exploration by adults and children. The District houses several world-class arts facilities, as well as artists' studios and living spaces Through UNBLURRED, the Penn Ave. Arts Initiative (PAAI) demonstrates new ways to live, work and create.

February 2 & 3, 2006 featuring:

Ribbon Cutting/Open House for the Model Loft Studio - FOR SALE! - Friday Feb 3, 4-7pm: 4933 Penn Ave.

For more information about the lot, call 412-441-6950 or visit www.PennAvenueArts.org

THE PAAI IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY: Anonymous, Community Design Center of Pittsburgh, Heinz Endowments, Hunt Foundation, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Pittsburghy City Council, Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development, RK Mellon, Saturday Light Brigade, Urban Redevelopment Authority

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FILM KITCHEN INDEPENDENT FILM & VIDEO SERIES Date: Feb 14, 2006 Time: 7pm Reception, 8pm Show Location: Pittsburgh Filmmakers Melwood Screening Room North Oakland

Join City Paper and Pittsburgh Filmmakers on Tuesday, February 13th at Film Kitchen, an Independent film and video series held on the second Tuesday of every month.

See cutting-edge film and video PLUS munch on FREE yummy snacks and beverages for just $4.

Film Kitchen is sponsored by Pittsburgh City Paper, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Pittsburgh Brewing, Digital Video Development, WYEP 91.3 FM, Pittsburgh Deli Co.

For more information visit www.filmkitchen.org

----------------------------- An Evening With SPIKE LEE February 16, 2006 8:00 PM Byham Theater 101 Sixth Street, Cultural District

Call: 412.456.6666, Visit: Box Office at Theater Square Online: www.pgharts.org

Spike Lee, one of the worlds most recognized, influential and innovative filmmakers , comes to Pittsburgh for a very special evening. Mr. Lee will talk about his work as a form of art and social commentary, and the audience will have the chance to ask questions during a talk-back following his presentation.

Known for seminal works such as Shes Gotta Have It, School Daze, Do The Right Thing, Mo Better Blues, Malcolm X, Bamboozled and others, Mr. Lee has recently announced plans to make a documentary examining how race and politics collided in the aftermath of 2005's Hurricane Katrina.

FREE Event_________________________________________

Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble at Upper St. Clair High School featuring Denis Colwell, conductor and the Carnegie Mellon 6:30 Jazz Ensemble, David Pellow, director. Thursday evening, February 9, 2006 at 8 p.m.