Sloane Society Scoop
Humanities Events in April
April Showers...
We know we're a little early but there are lots of cool events happening early in the month so we thought we'd give you a heads up. Remember to submit suggestions or ideas to Sloane Society by clicking the button at the bottom of the page! Enjoy April!
- Your humble Sloane Society leaders
Sloane Society at the Historical Collections
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016, 12:00 PM
Health Sciences Library
The Arctic Circle (and a recipe for Swedish pancakes)
April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9; 8:00PM
Helms Theater
Presented by the UVA Department of Drama. Full-time U.Va. students may receive one free ticket if reserved at least 24 hours in advance of their desired show date here.
Tom Tom Founders Festival Presents: Social Innovations in Health
Tuesday, April 12, 6:00PM
Paramount Theater
Presented by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation and Social Entrepreneurship at University of Virginia. Free - Registration suggested.
Indian Classical Night 2016
Saturday, April 23, 6:00PM
McLeod Hall Auditorium
Experience the incredible beauty of the Indian classical arts performed by a talented group of musicians, dancers, and vocalists from the University of Virginia student body, faculty, and Charlottesville community. Free.
Other Events Around Charlottesville!
Medical Center Hour: FORGET MEMORY: ARTS FOR AGING AND DEMENTIA
Friday, April 1, 12:30PM-1:30PM
Department of Theatre, Peck School of the Arts, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
April 1, 2, 14, 15, 16; 7:00PM - 9:30PM
IX Art Park
A multimedia performance developed by Jennifer Hoyt Tidwell as a part of her 2015/2016 Public Artist Residency at The Bridge. Reserved tickets are available online, and free tickets are available at the door on a first come basis.
Virginia Women's Chorus Spring Concert: Storm Comin'
Saturday, April 2, 4:00PM
Old Cabell Hall
$5 student tickets, may be purchased from the Arts Box Office and by phone at
434.924.3376. For more information, please visit www.virginiawomenschorus.org.
Charlottesville Symphony: Variations for Spring
Saturday, April 2, 8:00PM-10:00PM
Old Cabell Hall
Sunday, April 3, 3:30PM-5:30PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center
Tickets and information: artsboxoffice.virginia.edu.
Tour the Paramount Theater!
Wednesday, April 6, 12:00PM & 5:30PM
Free
Health Disparities in Virginia: Policy Legacies, Current Realities and Prospects for the Future
Wednesday, April 6, 3:30PM
Garrett Hall, Frank Batten School of Leadership & Public Policy
In Virginia, as in many other states, health disparities exist among racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and geographic groups. This panel brings together physicians and health policy experts to discuss the ethical, legal, medical and social implications of health inequities in Virginia—past, present and future.
NAUSICAA Public Launch Event
Thursday, April 7, 3:00PM-5:00PM
Hume Plaza at UVA
Nausicaa is an innovative oral history project. Members of the UVA community are invited to record and share their personal stories about global engagement. Free dumplings for all who record a global story. Free.
Debra Nystrom and Greg Orr Poetry Reading
Thursday, April 7, 5:00PM
UVA Bookstore
Creative Writing faculty members Debra Nystrom, author of NIGHT SKY FREQUENCIES AND SELECTED POEMS, and Gregory Orr, author of THE RIVER INSIDE THE RIVER, will read together from their newest collections of poetry. Free.
Guided Tour of Indigenous Australian Art
Saturday, April 9, 10:30AM
Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection
Free
Free Bridge Quintet presents Sinatra
Saturday, April 9, 8:00PM
Old Cabell Hall
Tickets are $15 for the general public, $5 for students and free for UVA Students who reserve in advance here. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Arts Box Office at 434.924.3376 or by visiting the Arts Box Office.
Cecil Balmond: The 2016 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medalist in Architecture
Wednesday, April 13, 3:00PM
Ruth Caplin Theater
The 2016 Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Architecture was awarded to Cecil Balmond, one of the world's leading thinkers on form. Mr. Balmond's talk will be followed by a reception and book signing. Free.
Caryl Phillips Reading
Thursday, April 14, 5:00PM
Auditorium of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library at UVa
Please join the University of Virginia’s Department of English and Creative Writing Program as we welcome our 2016 Kapnick Foundation Distinguished Writer-in-Residence, Caryl Phillips. Free.
UVa Klezmer Ensemble with Sasha Lurje and Ilya Shneyveys directed by Joel Rubin
Thursday, April 14, 8:00PM
Old Cabell Hall
Latvian musicians, singer Sasha Lurje and multi-instrumentalist Ilya Shneyveys, are at the forefront of the young generation of klezmer and Yiddish revivalists, leading their Yiddish psychedelic rock band, Forshpil, into the 22nd century. Free.
University Singers Present: J.S. Bach's St. John Passion
Saturday, April 16, 8:00PM
Old Cabell Hall
For tickets or more information please visit www.artsboxoffice.virginia.edu or call 434.924.3376.
Tea Time Recitals
Thursday-Friday, April 28-29, 1:00PM
Old Cabell Hall
The McIntire Department of Music invites the Charlottesville and University communities to the Teatime Student Recitals, where talented UVA students present a varied menu of musical delights. Come, bring your friends and enjoy the fruits of a semester's worth of musical training and practice.These events are free and open to the public.
Charlottesville Symphony: Pictures
Saturday, April 30, 8:00PM-10:00PM
Old Cabell Hall
Sunday, May 1, 3:30PM-5:30PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Performing Arts Center
Tickets and information: artsboxoffice.virginia.edu.