European Wind Soloists to Perform
February 6, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events
The Wind Soloists of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe, an octet of internationally-known wind players, will perform as part of Wake Forest University’s Secrest Artists Series on Friday, Feb. 28. The Wind Soloists will perform music by Beethoven, Mozart, Hummel and Veress beginning at 8 […]
Stories This Week At Wake Forest
February 6, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events
Are Men and Women From the Same Planet? The idea that men and women communicate in vastly different ways was popularized in the bestseller, “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus.” Wake Forest faculty from the communication, sociology and psychology departments will present their […]
Museum Hosts Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
February 4, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events, Media Advisory
A hands-on workshop on the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy will be held at Wake Forest University’s Museum of Anthropology on Saturday, Feb. 15. “Exploring Chinese Calligraphy,” led by Mona Wu, will run from 1-3 p.m. in the museum classroom. A native of China, Wu […]
Students To Stage Two Plays This Week
February 3, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events, Media Advisory, Student
Wake Forest University Theater students will present two plays, Harold Pinter’s “The Dumbwaiter” and Beth Henley’s “Am I Blue,” Feb. 10 and 11 in the Ring Theater. Part of the Studio Series, the performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, and 4:30 […]
Alvin Ailey Ensemble to Dance at WFU
January 30, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events, Media Advisory
The Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble, the second company of the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, will bring the magic of modern dance to Wake Forest University Monday, Feb. 24. Beginning at 8 p.m. in Brendle Recital Hall, the Repertory Ensemble will perform a two-hour dance concert […]
Stories this week at Wake Forest
January 30, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events, Faculty, Media Advisory
Nutrition Expert Sold on `Heart-Healthy’ Label The Food and Drug Administration’s decision to allow Quaker Oats and other producers of fiber-rich foods to label their products heart-healthy is good for consumers, says Gary Miller, assistant professor of health and exercise science at Wake Forest. “Many […]
Two-Day Festival To Spotlight Beethoven’s “Ninth”
January 28, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events, Media Advisory
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony with its famous choral finale, the “Ode to Joy,” is the inspiration for Wake Forest University’s Beethoven Festival March 1-2. “Joy’s Legacy: Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony,” a weekend-long event, will include a scholarly symposium, a faculty/student recital and a performance of the Ninth […]
Wake Forest to Host New Play Festival
January 24, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events, Media Advisory
During two weekends in February, Wake Forest University Theatre will forego the classics to present new plays by Wake Forest students and graduates. The Year of the Arts Festival of New Plays will be held at Wake Forest Feb. 6-8 and 20-22, and will include […]
Lucy Lippard Collection on Exhibit
January 24, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events, Media Advisory
“Sniper’s Nest: the Art that has Lived with Lucy R. Lippard” opens Feb. 12 at the Wake Forest University Fine Arts Gallery. From minimalism to multiculturalism, the collection of works by more than 100 artists provides a visual record of the New York art scene […]
This week at Wake Forest
January 16, 1997 | Arts & Culture, Events
Art in the Public Eye Sculptures by students in Wake Forest’s first “public art” class are scattered around campus. With titles like “Swings,” “7 Esoteric Steps,” and “Apocalypse Pending,” the sculptures are gaining attention from students and faculty. “It is our hope that outdoor installations […]
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