A weekly publication by the Public Affairs Student Association of Rockefeller College
If you are interested in helping out with the Talent Show Steering Committee but were unable to make last week’s meeting, fear not! Email pasa@albany.edu to get involved. And the rest of you out there, stay tuned for more information on the talent show—date, location and how to sign up to perform!
Enjoy the long weekend!
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This Week at UAlbany:
<Thursday, Feb 14>
Film Screening and Discussion: Southern Comfort
4:15-6pm, Campus Center 375
http://www.albany.edu/counseling_center
- This award-winning documentary follows the story of Robert Eads, an FTM transsexual suffering from ovarian cancer who faces sure death after 20 doctors have refused to treat him for his condition. Far away from Atlanta’s city lights, Robert makes a life for himself and his two families: his biological family of two parents, two sons by birth, and a darling three-year-old grandson; and his chosen family of two FTM transsexual sons, Maxwell and Cass. Robert is falling in love with Lola Cola, a MTF transsexual, but as hard as he tries to resist, in the face of his impending death, the romance blooms beautifully in bittersweet irony.
<Friday, Feb 15>
Recent work by David Opdyke
10am-5pm, University Art Museum
- Featuring recent sculptures, drawing, multimedia works along with a new installation. Opdyke’s ingenious craftsmanship turns childhood pursuits like building model railways and flying paper planes into targeted critiques on military proliferation, compulsive consumerism, and clandestine global networks. Exhibit continues through April 6.
Recent work by Jennifer and Kevin McCoy
10am-5pm, University Art Museum
- In a series of multi-media projects, this Brooklyn-based husband and wife team create new narratives about life and love by merging digital production with the worlds of film and television. Exhibition continues through April 6.
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This Week in and around 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)
<Thursday, Feb 14>
Take your sweetie out to dinner at one of the Capital District’s many restaurants! See our City Guide on www.pasarockefeller.wordpress.com to find the perfect cuisine for a perfect date. Or, ya know, just watch some sad, sappy movies with a bag of popcorn & a pint of ice cream. Either way, Happy Valentine’s Day!
<Friday, Feb 15>
Art Night—Schenectady
5-9pm, Throughout Schenectady
- On the 3rd Friday of every month, the Capital Regions turns out for Art Night in Schenectady. Gallery showings, restaurant and café specials, shop and boutique sales, performances at Proctors Theatre and more! As if it couldn’t get better, there’s even an Art Night TROLLEY! That’s right, trolley’s are back in fashion. For more details please visit www.artnightschenectady.com. This is similar to Albany’s 1st Friday series.
King Corn—Screening and Reception
6pm Reception, 7pm Screening
The Sanctuary for Independent Media, 3361 6th Avenue, North Troy
- “Enormously entertaining!”—Boston Globe. Enjoy a film and support independent media and the Honest Weight Food Co-op. For more information visit www.mediasanctuary.org.
<Sunday, Feb 17 through May 4>
Remington Looking West
The Clark, Williamstown MA
- Rediscover the excitement and drama of the Wild West through the eyes of Frederic Remington. Free admission! See www.clarkart.edu for more information.
<Monday, Feb 18>
Doctor Zhivago
7pm, Palace Theatre, Albany
- Adults $5, Children $3. Tickets are available at the Palace Theatre Box Office. www.palacealbany.com
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PASAbilities is the Rockefeller College student newsletter. We publish on Thursdays when classes are in session. Our goal is to build community by supporting events on campus and throughout the Capital District.
