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17th Annual Iron Pour

garry.bibb@uky.edu (Garry Bibbs)

Nov. 7, 12-6 p.m., Reynolds Building #2 - This demonstration of the most dramatic part of the metal-casting process attracts a national audience of artists, students and art enthusiasts. Artists turn out to finish pieces of their work. Free to observe. Molds/scratch blocks range in cost. Sponsored by UK Dept. of Art & Scrap Student Sculpture Club. More info 859-257-3719.

Family Day at TCCA

k.sprengnether@uky.edu (Kate Sprengnether)

Nov. 8, noon-4 p.m., Tuska Center for Contemporary Art (in the Fine Arts Building, 465 Rose St.) - Bring the whole family for a special day of weekend hours with refreshments, activities for the kids, and most importantly, art. On exhibit is "Here & New," works by the UK Department of Art faculty. Kids activities take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Free. More info 859-257-1545.

Wii Bowling #2

jddavi6@uky.edu (James Davidson)

Nov. 9, 7-10 p.m., Cats Den - Come out and play wii bowling. Free and Open to the public. Sponsored by the Student Center and the Cats Den. More info 859 -257-2523.

Holiday Magic with Sharon Bale

dmbast0@uky.edu (Dayna Baston)

Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Arboretum - Come watch Sharon demonstrate her creative magic and give you tips on how to have a festive home for the holiday season. Sharon most recently used her talents to decorate the Kentucky Ball at the Presidential Inauguration. Pre-registration required, 859-257-6955; general-$7; members-$5.

Internship Information Session

ukcareercenter@uky.edu (Stuckert Career Center)

Nov. 10, 11-11:30 a.m., 203 Stuckert Career Center - This information session includes all the essentials UK students need to know to research potential internship sites and employers, to learn requirements for receiving and registering for academic credit, and tips for making the most of the many opportunities an internship can offer. More info 859-218-0221.

Vincent Carretta on the Autobiographer Olaudah Equiano

klburc2@uky.edu (Kari Burchfield)

Nov. 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Niles Gallery, Lucille Little Fine Arts Library - The American Studies Program and the Department of History present "The Challenge of Writing a Biography of the Autobiographer Olaudah Equiano", a lecture by Vincent Carretta. Free and open to the public. More info 859-257-1994.

Native American Theme Menu

ContactUKDining@lsv.uky.edu (UK Dining Services)

Nov. 10, 5-9 p.m., Commons Market - Enjoy fry bread, bison, Alaskan King Salmon, roasted butternut squash, and more. Available at the International Station with the buffet. $8.85 Dining Plan, Flex, Plus, cash, or credit. Sponsored by UK Dining Servies. More info 859-257-6161.

9 Ball Tournament

jddavi6@uky.edu (James Davidson)

Nov. 10, 7-10 p.m., Cats Den - Come out and be apart of a nine ball pool tournament. Free and Open to the public. Sponsored by the Student Center and the Cats Den. More info 859 -257-2523.

Tastes of India

ContactUKDining@lsv.uky.edu (UK Dining Services)

Nov. 11, 5 and 7:30 p.m., Blazer Cafe - Enjoy a five-course dining experience featuring sweet potato samosa, lamb kafta, phirni, and more. Reservations required. Seating times 5 and 7:30 p.m. $8.85 Dining Plan, Flex, Plus, cash and credit accepted. For reservations call 859-257-2646 or eamil rose.payton@uky.edu. More info 859-257-5260.

VIP Music Mash Up

sally.evans@uky.edu (Sally Evans)

Nov. 11, 8-9:30 p.m., Memorial Hall - This concert features Paws & Listen, UK Black Voices Gospel Choir, a drum circle, music video, singer/songwriters and more sharing their passion to live free of violence and fear at UK. Free. Sponsored by the UK VIP Center. More info 859-257-3189.

Job Search Strategies Workshop

ukcareercenter@uky,edu (Stuckert Career Center)

Nov. 12, 2-2:50 & 3-3:50 p.m., Stuckert Career Center - Jumpstart your job search by learning about effective online job searching, using social media sites, networking, and mentoring. Get an employer perspective on the most effective ways to conduct a job search and get hired. This 50-minute workshop will be offered twice at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Free. Food will be provided. No RSVP needed. More info 859-218-0221.

Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics: Joyce Yang

marketing@lexphil.org (Chelsea Compton)

Nov. 13, 8-10 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - Joyce Yang received the silver medal at the Twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition at just 19 years old, and she will perform one of Beethoven's greatest piano concertos with our orchestra. Also hear cinematic influences in the Much Ado About Nothing Suite by early film composer, Korngold, and Mozart's joyous tribute to the great city of Prague. Tickets (859-233-4226): $30-52.

Jean-Luc Ponty

summer.gossett@uky.edu (Summer Gossett)

Nov. 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Singletary Center Concert Hall - Ponty is a French virtuoso voilinist and jazz composer. Tickets (859-257-4929 or www.singletarytickets.com): $35-$25.

National Student Exchange Info Session (Monday)

kelly.crume@uky.edu (Kelly Green Crume)

Nov. 16, 2-3 p.m., 102 Miller Hall - Attend an NSE information session to learn more about how you can attend one of nearly 200 colleges and universities in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and pay UK tuition. Sponsored by National Student Exchange. More info 859-257-3044

Wii Bowling #3

jddavi6@uky.edu (James Davidson)

Nov. 16. 7-10 p.m., Cats Den - Come out and play wii bowling. Free and Open to the public. Sponsored by the Student Center and the Cats Den. More info 859 -257-2523.

Texas Hold 'em Tournament

jddavi6@uky.edu (James Davidson)

Nov. 16, 7-10 p.m., Cats Den - Come out and see if you have what it takes to compete in the hottest card game to date. First rounds are the 16th through the 17th, with the final on the 19th. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Student Center and the Cats Den. More info 859-257-2523.

Film: Father Son, and Holy War, Part 2: Hero Pharmacy

betty.Pasley@uky.edu (Betty Pasley)

Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m., Gaines Center Bingham-Davis House - Part of the Gender & Women's Studies Fall Film Series, Anand Patwardhan's prize-winning film examines "manhood in the context of religious strife." Commentary and discussion by Srimati Basu. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by UK's Department of Gender & Women's Studies. More info 859-257-1388.

National Student Exchange Info Session (Tuesday)

kelly.crume@uky.edu (Kelly Green Crume)

Nov. 17, 2-3 p.m., 102 Miller Hall - Attend an NSE information session to learn more about how you can attend one of nearly 200 colleges and universities in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and pay UK tuition. Sponsored by National Student Exchange. More info 859-257-3044.

Tamara Beauboeuf Lecture

Betty.Pasley@uky.edu (Betty Pasley)

Nov 20, 2 p.m., William T. Young Library Gallery - Her lecture is titled, �The Strong Black Woman: A Half-Told Tale of Voice, Racialized Gender, and the Body.� Reception will follow. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Department of Gender & Women's Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences. More info 859-257-1388.

College of Pharmacy PharmD Open House for High School Students #2

stephanie.wurth@uky.edu (Stephanie Wurth)

Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 201 College of Nursing Bldg. - The event will provide students with the opportunity to learn about the pharmacy profession, career opportunities, and the Doctor of Pharmacy Program. Registration required at website below. More info 859-323-2755.

Wii Bowling #4

jddavi6@uky.edu (James Davidson)

Nov. 23, 7-10 p.m., Cats Den - Come out and play wii bowling. Free and Open to the public. Sponsored by the Student Center and the Cats Den. More info 859 -257-2523.

Internship Information Session

ukcareercenter@uky.edu (Stuckert Career Center)

Dec. 2, 1-1:30 p.m., 203 Stuckert Career Center - This information session includes all the essentials UK students need to know to research potential internship sites and employers, to learn requirements for receiving and registering for academic credit, and tips for making the most of the many opportunities an internship can offer. More info 859-218-0221.

Internship Information Session

ukcareercenter@uky.edu (Stuckert Career Center)

Dec. 9, 2-2:30 p.m., 203 Stuckert Career Center - This information session includes all the essentials UK students need to know to research potential internship sites and employers, to learn requirements for receiving and registering for academic credit, and tips for making the most of the many opportunities an internship can offer. More info 859-218-0221.

Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics - Handel's Messiah

marketing@lexphil.org (Chelsea Compton)

Dec. 11, 8-10 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - A holiday classic, and a Lexington tradition. With guest conductor Jefferson Johnson, the Lexington Singers, and guest soloists. Tickets (859-233-4226): $32-50.

Lexington Philharmonic Family Concert: USO Candy Cane

marketing@lexphil.org (Chelsea Compton)

Dec. 13, 3-4 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - The holiday tradition continues as guest conductor Ryan Shirar and the Diana Evans Dancers return to share the stage with the Lexington Philharmonic for an unforgettable Candy Cane experience. This USO-themed concert includes great dancing and wonderful holiday music that will get your toes tapping. Pre-concert games and activities begin at 2 p.m. in the lobby. Tickets (859-233-4226): $13-17.

Internship Information Session

ukcareercenter@uky.edu (Stuckert Career Center)

Dec. 15, 3:30-4 p.m., 203 Stuckert Career Center - This information session includes all the essentials UK students need to know to research potential internship sites and employers, to learn requirements for receiving and registering for academic credit, and tips for making the most of the many opportunities an internship can offer. More info 859-218-0221.

Boyz II Men

summer.gossett@uky.edu (Summer Gossett)

Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - most successful R&B male vocal group of all time. Tickets (859-257-4929): $40/$35/$30. More info 859-257-4929.

Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics: Esther Heideman

marketing@lexphil.org (Chelsea Compton)

Jan. 22, 8-10 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - Hearken back to a simpler time of Americana as Metropolitan Opera star Esther Heideman sings the beautiful and nostalgic song cycle Knoxville: Summer of 1915. Listen for its influence in John Corigliano's Elegy, which was inspired by Barber. Ticketes (859-233-4226): $32-50.

Joe Lovano

summer.gossett@uky.edu (Summer Gossett)

Jan. 30, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Singletary Center Concert Hall - A post bop, jazz saxophonist, alto clarinetist, flautist, and drummer, Lovano has been one of the world's premiere tenor saxophone players, earning a Grammy award and several nods on Down Beat magazine. Tickets: $35-$25. More info 859-257-4929.

Moscow State Radio Symphony

summer.gossett@uky.edu (Summer Gossett)

Feb. 5, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Singletary Center Concert Hall - The renowned orchestra is dedicated to the symphonic repertoire of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries and performs weekly for millions of Russians throughout its radio broadcast. Tickets: $35-$25. More info 859-257-4929.

Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics: Arnaud Sussman

marketing@lexphil.org (Chelsea Compton)

Feb. 12, 8-10 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - Avery Fisher Career Grant winner Arnaud Sussman will perform one of the pillars of violin concertos, while the orchestra takes center stage with a pillar of the Orchestral repertoire. American composer Robert Beaser jump starts this concert with the bluegrass and country music influenced Folk Songs, in its Lexington premiere. Tickets (859-233-4226): $32-50.

Sarah Chang, violin, with UK Symphony Orchestra

summer.gossett@uky.edu (Summer Gossett)

Feb. 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Singletary Center Concert Hall - One of the most remarkable prodigies of any generation. Tickets (859-257-4929): $25-$32.

Lexington Philharmonic MasterClassics: Ann-Marie McDermott

marketing@lexphil.org (Chelsea Compton)

March 5, 8-10 p.m., Singletary Center for the Arts Concert Hall - Anne-Marie McDermott performs 100+ concerts per year, and frequently collaborates with violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg (who performs with LexPhil at a special concert in April). She performs Ravel's virtuosic Piano Concerto in G Major, written in homage to Mozart. Rounding out this program of tributes: a Dvorak serenade honoring his homeland, and Mendelssohn's symphony dedicated to Italy. Tickets (859-233-4226): $30-52.

Swan Lake by Moscow Festival Ballet

summer.gossett@uky.edu (Summer Gossett)

March 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Singletary Center Concert Hall - Founded as a company which would bring together the highest classical elements of the great Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet companies. Tickets: $35-$25. More info 859-257-4929.