Des
Plaines Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Ray
Hartstein Schedule
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
WEDNESDAY
How
to Listen to a Symphony
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join music aficionado Jim Kendros to explore the early symphonies of Mozart
and Hayden in this symphonic sojourn. Hear the elegance and charm of these
youthful masters and discuss the early history of the symphony. [Room
A151]
Clipped
Coins and Herring: Intercultural Criminals in Medieval England
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Explore the relationship between medieval English Christians and Jews
in business relationships, as well as in the pursuit of “illegal
gain.” Evidence may be found in legal records, specifically in the
records of coin-clipping offenses, allegations of complicity between Jews
and Christians to falsify records in the archa (communal archives),
and the pawning of stolen goods. Join Frances Mitilineos, instructor of
history, for a presentation that shows both complicity and antipathy between
medieval English Christians and Jews in activities that took place outside
the law. [Room P103]
Lamajamal
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Experience a unique musical performance by Lamajamal, a group dedicated
to giving educational workshops for the better understanding of diverse
world cultures. The program features sacred and profane music from the
Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. Using music as
a compass, Lamajamal takes their audience on a journey through various
regions of the East. Learn what makes these musical traditions distinct
and what makes them part of a universal human expression. Separate
ticket is required ($10 general admission, $5 students). For
details, call the Skokie Theater at 847-671-7761. [Skokie Theater, 7924
N. Lincoln Ave.]
Kausay
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Kausay is a group of musicians from Ecuador that performs traditional
music of the Andes (Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia), from pre-Hispanic styles
to more contemporary rhythms. The group’s haunting sounds are made
by exotic instruments including panpipes and flutes, drums (bombo), the
cha’jchas (rattles made from goat hooves), and the stringed charango,
created from the shell of an armadillo. [Cafeteria]
Italian
Culture on YouTube
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Join Maria Teresa Bonfatti, instructor of Italian, for a presentation
on the differences between American and Italian methods of communication,
as demonstrated through various videos available on the popular Web site,
YouTube. [Room P103]
The
Tiger and the Snow (Italian)
– Modern Language Film Festival
[Room P103]
6 - 7:45 p.m.
Gift
Giving in China
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Join Ying Peng, instructor of Chinese, for a presentation on Chinese gift-giving
customs at holidays, invited dinners, and other events. [Room P104]
Rhapsody
of Spring
(Chinese) – Modern Language Film Festival
[Room P104]
6 - 8 p.m.
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