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Thursday 23 February

A reading by poet Forrest Gander

The Writers on Writing Reading Series presents a reading by poet and Professor of Literary Arts Forrest Gander. Gander is the author of several books, including Core Samples from the World, Eye Against Eye, Torn Awake, and As a Friend. This event begins at 2:30 p.m. in McCormack Family Theater, 70 Brown St.  http://www.brown.edu/cw
Thursday 23 February

Hip Hop: Should Artists be Accountable for their Words?

Michael Eric Dyson, author of "Know What I Mean?" and Boyce Watkins, founder of YourBlackWorld.com, will present the next Janus Lecture on the international phenomena that is hip hop music. Although widely accepted and an integral part of the contemporary cultural landscape, hip hop remains a controversial and criticized art form for its content. The lecturers will discuss to what extent artists should be held accountable for their words and imagery, offering their differing viewpoints in an interactive and engaging debate. This event begins at 4 p.m. in Salomon Center for Teaching, De Ciccio Family Auditorium, Main Green. http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Political_Theory_Project/janus/events/lectures/hip_hop_should_artists_be_accountable_for_their_words
Thursday 23 February

A Night of a Thousand Readings and One Reading

The Departments of Literary Arts and Theater and Performance Studies present "A Night of a Thousand Readings and One Reading," an evening of short-short readings by current first-year MFA candidates. Readings include electronic writing, fiction, playwriting, and poetry. Readings begin at 7:30 p.m. in McCormack Family Theater, 70 Brown St. http://brown.edu/academics/literary-arts/
Monday 27 February

Annual K. Brooke Anderson Lecture: Dr. Rami Nashashibi

The Office of the Chaplains and Religious Life presents The Annual K. Brooke Anderson Lecture featuring Dr. Rami Nashashibi, executive director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN). Nashashibi will present a lecture titled "Ghetto Cosmopolitanism: Forging a Grassroots Human Rights Agenda." IMAN is a community-based nonprofit that works for social justice, delivers a range of direct services, and cultivates the arts in urban communities. Nashashibi holds a Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Chicago and lectures across the United States and Europe on topics such as American Muslim identity, community activism. and social justice. This event begins at 6 p.m. in Rhode Island Hall, Room 108.  http://www.brown.edu/ocrl
Tuesday 28 February

China: Cities after Socialism

Past and future changes in the development of the China will be discussed in a daylong conference that brings together many of the nation's leaders in urbanization. Contemporary urban conditions in modern day China are largely due to the country's 20th century shift to a centrally planned economy. The privitization of industries and the recruitment of a labor force from the countryside has led to an increase in class inequality and migrant worker discrimination. This Year of China event begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Joukowsky Forum, Watson Institute. http://www.watsoninstitute.org/
Wednesday 29 February

Noah Krieger ’93 Memorial Lecture: U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood

Ray LaHood, U.S. secretary of transportation, will deliver the annual Noah Krieger ’93 Memorial Lecture. LaHood will discuss “The View from President Obama’s Cabinet.” This event is sponsored by the Taubman Center for Public Policy and American Institutions. The talk begins at 4 p.m. in Salomon Center for Teaching, De Ciccio Family Auditorium. 
Wednesday 29 February

Schubert's "Winterreise" by Wolfgang Holzmair

Austrian baritone Wolfgang Holzmair and pianist Russell Ryan perform Franz Schubert’s epic song cycle "Winterreise." First published in 1828, "Winterreise" (Winter Journey) is a setting of two dozen poems by Wilhelm Müller. This event begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are free, but must be reserve by visiting the link below. This event takes place in Granoff Center for the Creative Arts, Martinos Auditorium.  http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Humanities_Center/events/Winterreise.html
Thursday 1 March

A reading by novelist Ben Marcus

The Writers on Writing Reading Series presents a reading by novelist Ben Marcus. Marcus is the author of several books, including The Age of Wire and String, Notable American Women, The Father Costume, and, most recently, The Flame Alphabet, described in the New York Times as “a strange and impressive work.” Marcus’ stories have appeared in Conjunctions, Harper’s, The New Yorker, and The Paris Review. This event begins at 2:30 p.m. in McCormack Family Theater, 70 Brown St.   http://www.brown.edu/cw
Thursday 1 March to Sunday 11 March

We Can Rebuild Him

The Department of Theater Arts and Performance Studies, Sock & Buskin and Brownbrokers present We Can Rebuild Him, a new musical written by  undergraduate Deepali Gupta '12 and directed by MFA candidate Talya Klein. The show is described as "a dark comedy about a family suffering from the loss of their eldest son and the slippery slope of denial that they traverse." Shows are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. in Stuart Theater, 77 Waterman Street. For tickets and information, visit www.brown.edu/tickets. http://brown.edu/Departments/Theatre_Speech_Dance/about/boxoffice.html
Friday 2 March to Sunday 4 March

The Rhythm of Change Festival

The Department of Theater Arts and Performance Studies presents The Rhythm of Change Festival. The event will bring together international artists, musicians, dancers, social activists, scholars, and students for three days of performances, lectures, and workshops to explore hose the arts can play an instrumental role in social development and cultural understanding. Malian artists Dijbril Coulibaly, Sali Soumaré, and Alhassane Sissoko will perform and teach Malian dance and drumming as the festival's highlight. For a complete schedule of events and fee information, visit the below link.  http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Theatre_Speech_Dance/about/ROCfestival2012.html
Saturday 3 March

Beethoven's 9th: A Joyful Tribute to President Ruth Simmons

The Brown University Chorus and Orchestra join together with the Providence College Festival Chorus to perform Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony as a farewell tribute to Brown University President Ruth Simmons. Works by Berlioz, Brahms and Bruckner will be performed as well. Professor David Josephson will give a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. This event takes place in VETS Memorial Auditorium in Providence. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for students. For more information on how to pruchase tickets, visit the link below. http://news.brown.edu/pressreleases/2012/01/concert