Quarterly : a Union member's guide to upcoming events. Winter/Spring 1992

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A Union i. Member’s , Guide . to Upcoming . Events

le Pe _ < Fam Yi TERRACE SWEATSHIRTS 2 Lai) ’ > ¢ Po - F P -: . . Just in time for the winter months, Terrace > = 4 “ , J i a “ % . _ sweatshirts are now available. No longer will you |. 7. ’ {A & . es _ have to fret about hiding that Terrace logo under - = , “i 4 ® a : eS co - layers of other clothing! With this 80% cotton, 20% _ a ee 4 b ~~ poly sweatshirt worn proudly on the outside, you'll : “a -w : % —) 4 have everyone who sees you longing for those hot | ag hs Ls Pr’ 2 ie _ ee. summer nights! Sweatshirts are available for $22 : 3 . J ts ; i | 4 plus tax at the Memorial Union Service Center. _ * * e . = ~~ Ue Questions? Call Bill Mann at (608) 262-0887.

E ei ro! gg « (Betas, © SMOKING AREA UPDATE i if «A ; 9 ué | fA rs eet ea Union South is now 100% smoke free and Memorial i , ‘ i. Ss Vee aoe Union will be totally smoke free soon. Smoking oe > oe : ‘ , & : e” a areas in the Games Room at Memorial Union have ie acl b && ~ & kk © y } 4 “4 been eliminated, but smoking is still allowed in the a “a gles a fe a Rathskeller. By the beginning of the summer session, (eee g | {oe . ° tin oo de o —° a! 1992, smoking will not be allowed in either building. a a ee RENOVATION UPDATE EE a ee Ge i Construction on the first floor Commons Desk/ Lobby Area of Memorial Union is finally underway. SOVIET CHILDREN’S ART Work began November 20 on the new women’s restroom and will continue in the Deli/Commons Theater Gallery 7 February 1- February 29 area by the start of the new semester. “We're looking forward to Phase I being done by the middle of These artworks came as the result of an exchange begun in 1984 by Anne and Frank Stoll March with Phase II beginning in late spring or of Madison and Mary and Sid Podell of Middleton on a trip to the Soviet Union. This is early summer,” Dick Pierce, Memorial Union the last time this collection will ever be exhibited. These pictures are for sale, the proceeds Operations Manager, said. The construction is not to be used for medicine for children in the Ukraine or Russia. expected to cause any interruption of services.

Meanwhile, the air conditioning project that was started in Great Hall and Tripp Commons this summer will be completed in January, as will the refurbishing of Great Hall including new paint, new carpet and new drapes.

on THE WISCONSIN UNION FEBRUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 29: APRIL 11 - MAY 3: LAKESIDE FREE CINEMA & Mondays, 8 p.m. Rathskeller, Memorial Union PLEASE TOUCH 64TH ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW Jana: TAXUDRDVER Main Gallery Main, Class of 1925 and Theater Galleries Feb. 3 HEATHERS “Please Touch’ is a collection of touchable life- Reception: Friday, April 10,7 p.m. Feb. 10 DIAL M FOR MURDER casts of famous people that can be experienced Competitive art exhibition, open to all UW-Madison Feb. 17 FATHER OF THE BRIDE by both visually impaired and sighted persons. students. Feb. 24 OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Mar. 3 CAPE FEAR WORKS BY TIM HAGLUND ee ane MA MA STARLIGHT FREE CINEMA pase tet erue January ae ie Boe ¥9- Y 16: Thursdays, 8 p.m. Room 109, Union South ay eau Crayne WE Jan. 30 BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE provocative, erotic and amusing subplots. WORKS BY ELIZABETH NEPHEW DOLLS Main Gallery SOVIET CHILDREN’S ART Reception: Friday, May 8, 7 p.m. Feb. 6 MALA NOCHE (See cover for details) Elizabeth Nephew’s MFA thesis work deals with Feb. 13 BETTY BLUE three major themes: beauty, nature and the emotion Feb. 20 HOLLYWOOD MAVERICKS & of fear. The subject is fish, worked in oils on canvas. PIECES OF SILVER Feb. 27 NIGHT MARCH 6 - APRIL 3: WORKS BY JENIFER STENHOUSE “ Waters”, “”, Class of 1925 Gallery “The Diane Linkletter Story” AVES—ANCESTRAL SPIRIT Reception: Friday, May 8, 7 p.m. Main Gallery Stenhouse’s sculptures incorporate a variety of MEMORIAL UNION MOVIES ° $2.50 Installation & Works on Paper by Anita Jung materials, symbols and formal elements to create a Fredric March Play Circle Reception: Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m. universal language that communicates ideas, evokes Through intermixed layers, choice of material questions and inspires memories in the viewer. Jan. 24-26 THE COMMITMENTS used and the manipulation of surfaces, Anita Fri. 5, 7:15 & 9:30 p.m; Sat. & Sun. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. Jung's works challenge the meaning of various WORKS BY BRIAN POLTER Jan. 31-Feb. 2 BARTON FINK devotional and religious icons and symbols. Class of 1925 Gallery Fri. 5, 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.; Sat, & Sun. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. Reception: Friday, May 8,7 p.m. Feb: 7-9 MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO WORKS BY MATT HOLLERN Photography dealing with urban America.. Fri. 5, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 7:15 & 9:]gggam. Class of 1925 Gallery Feb. 14-16 PARIS IS BURNING Reception: Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m. Fri. 5, 7 & 9 p.m,; Sat. & Sun. 7 & 9 p.m. Matt Hollern’s work derives form, but not The Main and Class of 1925 Galleries, located on the Feb.21-23 TATIE DANIELLE function from hollowware. sone fe of Memorial Union, are open daily from Fri. 5, 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.; Sat, & Sun. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m. ae nn .m. to 6 a p.m. Feb. 28-Mar.1 PROSPERO’S BOOKS am i The Theater Gallery is located on the first and second Fa Sebi Sues ee pe MONOTYPES BY TOM CHRISTISON floors of Memorial Union's Theater wing and is open Thenter Gallery during regular building hours. SEVEN DEADLY SINS OF CINEMA * FREE Reception: Thursday, March 5, 7 p.m. ve i : . Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Union South Through limited use of color and simplicity, Exhibits are subject to change without notice. Christison’s landscapes reflect a human condition For more information about any of these exhibits, Lust of hopelessness and solitude. call (608) 262-5969. Feb. 5 MATADOR Feb. 12 WOMAN IN THE DUNES CROSS CULTURAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH Obscenity CELEBRATIONS JAZZ HISTORY SERIES Feb. 19 LENNY BRUCE NIGHT Sponsored by the WUD Cross Cultures Committee Each Friday in February at 9 p.m. in the Red Oak Propaganda ‘ Grill, Union South, the Wisconsin Union Directorate Feb. 26 PROPAGANDA NIGHT February 6° 7 pan. : Cross Cultures Committee will trace the history of Chinese Cooking Demonstration —_ Union South jazz with performances from different periods. Each Anger February 7 © 10 p.m. Lat will be opened with a different gospel March 4 IN COLD BLOOD Chinese New Year Celebration Diversions, US = // (Last three deadly sins of cinema to be announced February 12 © 7 p.m. 0 f after Spring i Break in i March.) h. African Cooking Demonstration — Union South

February 19 ¢ 7 p.m. ( © Nw § African Dance Demonstration Union South " 2 ) ) S we yy THE 7th ANNUAL STUDENT Za = er March 18 ¢ 7 p.m. AES wz ) WS pons A VIDEO AND FILM FESTIVAL Indian Cooking Demonstration Union South Vg PY PO ae BF 4 Wed., April 29 « Films and videos made by students. ; if 7 a i) Sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Directoratj April 12 93-6 p.m. I ‘ [| 2 BN ee) )) ) deff Committee. For more information call 262-11 Taste of Cultures Memorial Union /) sos a) N Watch for additional events celebrating: Women’s cea - ms ¥ Y History Month (March), Puerto Rican Heritage | Month (March 25 - April 15), Asian American Month (April) and Israeli Independence Day (May). 1991-1992 DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES MUSIC

© TUESDAYS Winona LaDuke _ Mornings Coe with Mozart Wednesday, March 25, 1992 e me Lakefront Cafetaria, Memorial Union ¢ 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wisconsin Union Theater, 7:30 p.m. ; S Breakfast to live, classical music. Beginning Jan. 21.

Winona LaDuke is an expert on issues of economic development, 4 environmental issues, and legal issues related to Native affairs. a THURSDAYS Her books include Native Americans and Energy Development II % ri Thursday Spotlight and Indigenous Working Group for Indigenous Affairs. She has served ; , Red Oak Grill, Union South ¢ 8 to 10 p.m. as the president of the Indigenous Womens Network, representative \ b Live comedy, music and poetry. Beginning Jan. 23. to the International Indian Treaty Council, and representative to the x 4 Open Mic Third World Coalition, American Friends Service Committee, >t Rathskeller, Memorial Union'*.8to 11 pam. Philadelphia, er PA. Students entertaining students. Beginning P Jan. 23. : FRIDAYS —— ae fccmer Behind the Beat Elie Wiesel a Rathskeller, Memorial Union ¢ 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 1992 _. Live jazz performances by student, regional and Wi aaa ee Theater, 7:30 p.m 4 ; special guest musicians on Friday afternoons. ee ° : ri a, Co-sponsored rp by y the Wisconsin pole Union Directorate Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel has worked on behalf “ + er | and Der Rathskeller. Beginning January 24. of oppressed people for much of his adult life. His first-hand r TGIE experiences in the Holocaust led him to use his talents as an author, fs rd Rathskeller, Memorial Union 9 p.m. to Midnight. journalist and storyteller to defend human rights and peace through- ded Live music to rock you into the weekend. out the world. In addition to the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986, Wiesel’s : Beginning Jan. 24. efforts have earned him the United States Congressional Gold Medal > 4 of Achievement and the Medal of Liberty Award. 4 Jazz Hot Off the Grill 1 Red Oak Grill, Union South ¢ 9 P p.m. to Midnight. 8) ——— ; me An outstanding 8 series of free, live j jazz. | Both lectures are free. Beginning Jan. 24. G SATURDAYS Saturday Night Special WISCONSIN UNION THEAT ER Rathskeller, Memorial Union ¢ 9 p.m. to Midnight. The best in local, regional and national acts. Beginning Jan. 25.

DISCOVER BOLIVIA THE GREAT ALASKA CRUISE SUNDAYS presented in person by Stan Walsh presented in person by Doug Jones 9 Mon., Tues. & Wed., Jan. 27, 28 & 29, 1992-8:00 p.m. Mon, Tues. & Wed., Mar. 30, 31 & Apr. 1, 1992 Bagels a Back bel Tickets: $6.00 8:00 p.m. Lakefront Cafeteria, Memorial Union ¢ 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tickets: $6.00 Classical music to brunch by. Beginning Jan. 26. KAZUHITO YAMASHITA, guitarist Fri., Jan. 31, 1992 - 8:00 p.m. BILL T. JONES/ARNIE ZANE AND COMPANY For more information about any of these music events, Tickets: $18.50 and $17.50 (*) Sat., Apr. 4, 1992 - 8:00 p.m. please call the Memorial Union Information Desk at 262-1331 Tickets: $18.50 and $16.50 (*) or 262-2511, or the Union South Program Office at 263-2432. TURTLE ISLAND STRING QUARTET Fri., Feb. 14, 1992 - 8:00 p.m. CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN Tickets: $16.50 (*) CENTER WITH DAWN UPSHAW, soprano RENT SOME OUTDOOR FUN Tues., Apr. ; 7, 1992 - 8:00 p.m. = IF-you' you're possessed by skiing ii but you don’t , possess eee roa oe Tickets: $18.50 and $17.50 (*) skis, you can rent them, and many other kinds of Tt urs., Feb. 20, 1 - 8:00 p.m. sporting equipment, by the day, week or weekend at Tickets: ieee $18.50 and $17.50 i (*) em Outdoor Rentals in the Memorial : Union Boathouse. ‘NT Union members; UW-Madison students, faculty and cen oi eet rsceoieet & ELLIS MARSALIS. staff with valid identification; and university visitors Pr Mon., Tues. & Wed., Mar. 2,3 eee & 4, 1992-8:00 p.m. _-Fri,, Apr. 24, 1992 - 8:00 p.m. a ith Eee validated bad; eens ligible en t ee i ; Tickets: $6.00 Tickets: $15.75; UW-Madison Students $12.75. Day Weekend Week Downhill Ski Package* Wa oor! <> a, 14.00 22.00 49.00 Thurs., Mar. 26, 1992 - 8:00 p.m. Thi: ert is the inaugural “Fan Taylor Program” Order tickets with your Spotlight order form, or call the Cross Country Ski Package* 8.00 14.00 44.00 ©@ of performances honoring Fan Taylor, Box Office at (608) 262-2201. Box Office hours beginning (Half day) ($4.50)

a 6 a of the Wisconsin Union Theater, from 1946 eee eee se Pee ses oor. “Faculty, staff and university visitors pay 10% more. Tickets: $18.50 and $17.50 (*) Outdoor Rentals Cre and weather 5 nisi alot ais dependent. Call 262- to check hours, rates | (*) UW-MADISON STUDENTS $10.00 and equipment availability. HOOFER KICKOFFS HOOFERS SKI-TO-LEARN TRIPS HOOFERS LAUNCHING Hibernation is definitely not a part of the Wisconsin Winters in Wisconsin are a lot more fun if you ACCESSIBLE SKI PROGRAM Hoofers vocabulary. Beginners and seasoned know how to ski, so take advantage of the Hoofers "The Hoofers Ski Club is Offering anacesssible elt veterans alike are invited to the following kickoffs Ski-to-Learn ’92. Prices range from $13-$18 and fe le with di at iss Bobs 7 at in Memorial Union: include transportation to and from the mountain, Pare CPOE eee ae lift ticket, , and an optional p' free group group lesson. cule Lead, Ths Poe * perme coordi : Scuba Club Jan. 23 7pm. Location TBA a staff of 15 experienced ski instructors and if S Outing Club Jan. 28 7 p.m. TrippCommons January 24, 25; February 1, 8*, 14, 21,29* Tyrol Basin a free evening of downhill skiing, lessons an Riding Club Jan. 29 7pm. Hoofer Lounge January 31%, February 15**, 28 Cascade Mountain equipment. The trip is open to Wisconsin Union Ski Club Jan. 30 8p.m. Great Hall February 7 Devil's Head members and UW-Madison students, faculty, and Hang Gliding. Feb. 2 7pm. Hoofer Lounge staff. No prior skiing experience is necessary. To ee el 2 oe Sooeneunge *Day Trip ** No Snowboards sign up or request additional information, call the Sailing LIN Gab ful My rT. a Le mM. Gra Tl HEAL ommons For more information i i call (608)262-1630. % Hoofer Office - at (608) 262-1630.

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13TH ANNUAL BREAK AWAY WITH WISCONSIN UNION ESCAPE TO WABAKIMI MINI COURSES THEATER ENDOWMENT For the past 13 years Union members have been Break away from your winter doldrums with one FUND NEWS venturing through the pristine wilderness of Canada _ of our 40 new Mini Courses or 300+ additional The Witeanan Unt sni theater Rridowment Bund on the Travel Center’s annual Escape to Wabakimi. opportunities. Keep your New Year's Resolution was created to help bring unique, quality, cultural The trips are designed to challenge beginners and for a healthier lifestyle with Vegetarian Nutrition programming to the Union Theater by supplement- experts alike and many participants return year after _ or explore the richness of Scandanavian Baking. ing major artist's fees as well as increasing student year. Each trip begins with a comfortable van ride Move to the Latin Rhythms in a dance workshop attendance at Union Theater performances by from Madison to Armstrong, Ontario, and continues or discover New Age and Electronic Music ina underwriting student ticket prices. with a float plane ride into the Canadian wilds. This music appreciation course. Learn to grow Exotic year’s trips are approximately $420 per person, and Orchids or sign up for Beekeeping to tap the nectar : will depart on July 24, July 31, August 7 and August _ of wild-flowers. Perform better professionally with ae eo aa hmpes 14. Each trip lasts 10 days. To learn more about these The Art and Politics of Smalltalk or by enrolling $600,000. é escapes to Wabakimi, call the Travel Center at (608) in Criticism Doesn’t Have to Hurt. Get more out ‘ 262-6200, stop by their office on the fourth floor of of your computer by taking Pagemaker, Microsoft : Memorial Union, or attend an informational slide Word, or MS DOS and System Management. belgie — ve 7S eh a presentation on either February 20, March 3 or April Explore Ancient Chinese Medicine to help you ivevonewedhe Fannie Taylor Challenge, a 1, at 7 p.m. in Memorial Union. recover from the holidays or relive the season with support fund honoring long time Theater Direct or Champagne! Thisits just asampling of the many, Fan Taylor, and will match with one dollar every sae ee ee new classes offered. Register today for a new year two dollars given to the Theater Endowment Fund oe eae Beason Of BP eee er eee in Fan’s name until January 1993, With this oppor- nigro receive aicony onthe Winter Spring day tunity to increase Endowment Fund contributions THE 13TH ANNUAL Coume catalog call 22-3198: by 33%, we are more optimistic than ever about INTERNATIONAL STUDY AND reaching our $600,000 goal. ye Gra ent Ui i0amito/d pin BALLROOM DANCE LIVE! Een If you are interested an hee in supporting ner the haley Theater Speak with over 50 representatives from various Dimensions in Sound will fill the air with big band ‘Wiscdrsin Un oiy ca ibations can be serie - | international work, study and travel organizations. music as Ballroom Dance Live! returns to Great Hall. yw Found ation, 150 E. Gilman St; P.O. Box 8860; | Sponsored by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Travel This popular evening of dancing is scheduled for Madison, WI 53708-8860. Be sure ® indicate which Committee and the Wisconsin Union Travel Center. 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 23. Tickets are available program yout wish to support. All gifts are tax- For more information call Maggie O'Neil at 262-2216 _at the door or in advance from the Mini Course deductible to the extent allowed by law. or Janie Johnson at 262-6200. office, Room 509, Memorial Union. :