A weekly publication by the Public Affairs Student Association of Rockefeller College
Save the date for PASA’s Get Scared! Movie Night on Thursday, November 1st at 9pm. You & us & free snacks & a scary movie. Of your choice. Send in your suggestions, favorites & demands to pasa@albany.edu. On-campus location TBA. Did we mention, free food? Save THIS Date, Too:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16th. PASA’s 1st Annual Evening of Desserts & Drinks—a new Rockefeller tradition for students, staff, faculty & alumni. Mark it on your calendar, folks. This is a semi-formal event that is not to be missed! More information to follow. Remember, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16th.
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This Week at Rockefeller:
Tuesday, Oct. 23:
Rockefeller Tuesday Policy Lunch
12:25-1:30pm, Levitt Room in Milne Hall
David Kaczynski, Director, New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty). Bring your lunch!
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This Week at UAlbany:
(For more information, visit http://www.albany.edu/todayualbany/)
Thursday, Oct 18:
Prize-winning Poet Nathaniel Mackey, Reading—NYS Writers Institute
http://www.albany.edu/writers-inst/index.html
8pm, Assembly Hall, Campus Center (uptown campus)
A major American poet, Mackey received the National Book Award for “Splay Anthem” (2006), an epic work that fuses West African and American mythology, music and poetic traditions.
Friday, Oct 19:
Silent Film: Pandora’s Box (1928)—NYS Writers Institute
http://www.albany.edu/writers-inst/index.html
7:30pm, Page Hall
“One of silent cinema’s crowning achievements” (BBC), this German film follows the life of a sexy vaudeville performer who destroys lives and brings ruin wherever she goes. (110 minutes, 35mm, with live piano accompaniment)
Friday, Oct 19—Sunday, Oct 21:
“Letters to a Student Revolutionary”
http://www.albany.edu/pac
8pm (2pm Sunday matinee), Studio Theatre, Performing Arts Center (uptown)
Mao vs. Manolo. BMW vs. Buddha. Little Red Book vs. Vogue. Don’t call it a debate. Call it, a cautious friendship. Two young women—one from the USA and the other from China—duke out their loves, lives and emerging ideologies in this disarmingly funny coming-of-age epistolary smackdown. An award-winning play based on actual events, directed by the playwright who lived it. Director: Elizabether Wong. Presented by the Department of Theatre. $8 students, seniors & staff/$12 general public. (Continues next weekend as well, see website for details.)
Sunday, Oct 21:
University Symphony Orchestra
http://www.albany.edu/pac
7pm, Main Theatre, Performing Arts Center (uptown)
Students, faculty and community members comprise this large ensemble which offers the first of three Sunday evening programs this season. Cost $6/$3 students. Presented by the Department of Music.
Monday, Oct 22:
Free Vegetarian Cooking Class—Student Yoga Society
7:30pm, every Monday at the University Chapel House
Come along and experience the interesting blend of traditional Indian spices and herbs, learn some easy to make everyday dishes – carefully designed to produce the perfect colors, flavors, textures and taste – just right for your taste buds, tummy and finally your heart – SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! And guess what? It’s healthy too! Based completely on yoga
diet.
Wednesday, Oct 24:
German Film: “The Lives of Others”
http://www.albany.edu/llc/newsandevents.htm
7:30pm, HU354 (uptown)
“The Lives of Others/Das Leben der Andersen”: Taking place in the early 1980s during the Stasi era, the minister of culture becomes interested in a popular actress, Christa-Maria Sieland, and instructs Wiesler to observe her and her dramatist companion Georg Dreyman. Wiesler bugs their apartment and begins listening in on their lives. Over time, however, their life fascinates him and he gets more and more involved. 2006, 137 minutes, R rated. German soundtrack with English subtitles.
GREAT DANES SPORTS:
Free with UAlbany ID/$5 Adult/$1 Kids. See www.ualbanysports.com for more information.
Sunday, Oct 21:
UAlbany Field Hockey—Great Danes v. Rutgers
Alumni Turf Field, 3pm
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This Week in Albany:
(Check out Metroland: The Alternative Newsweekly of New York’s Capital Region for more local events. Pick one up at various locations around the city or visit www.metroland.net)
Friday, Oct 19:
Art Night Schenectady, 3rd Friday
5-9pm
www.artnightschenectady.com
“Art Night” aims to introduce a wider audience to the unique vitality of the Arts, restaurants, and businesses that Schenectady has to offer. “Art Night” promotes interest in the arts by making it accessible, thereby strengthening the arts and business communities in Schenectady. See website for more information.
Saturday, Oct 20:
The Brew Ha-ha: A Professional Stand-up Comedy Showcase
8:30pm, Tess’ Lark Tavern, 453 Madison Ave, Albany
Featuring Bernadette Pauley as seen on Comedy Central and VH1 & Jess Wood from Def Comedy Jam. Hosted by Greg Aidala. $12/$10 with college i.d.
Tuesday, Oct 23—Friday, Oct 26:
A Taste of Lark ‘n Art
A Lark Restaur-ART Week
Special $10 Menus & Artwork for the week. Participating restaurants: A Taste of Greece, Bombers, Bongiorno’s Café 217, Café Hollywood, Daily Grind, DeJohns, El Loco, Elda’s, Justin’s, Lark Tavern, Legends, Magnolia’s, Scratch Bakery, Tandoor Palace. Go to www.larkstreet.org for more information.
Various ongoing dates through Oct 24:
Arsenic and Old Lace
NYS Theatre Institute
8pm Fri & Sat, 2pm Sun, 10am Mon-Thurs
Russell Sage College, Troy
A classic romp of murder, mayhem and mystery. Book by Joseph Kesselring. Adults $20/Seniors & Students $16 /Children $10
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Thursdays when classes are in session. Our goal is to build community by
supporting events on campus and throughout the Capital District.
