ICE Announcements 2.9.10
http://ice.uga.edu
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1. Darwin Day Events (through 2/12)
2. Richard Zimdars, Lecture-Recital (2/9)
3. Contemporary Media Society (2/9)
4. ICE-Vision: In A Lonely Place (2/11)
5. The CJ Boyd "Sextet" (2/11)
6. Suzani: Uzbek Treasures in Thread (opening 2/11)
7. VOX Reading: Blood Lines (2/13)
8. Call for Entries: 6x6 (deadline 2/21)
9. CORE Dance Concert (tickets available)
10. Cine Screenings and Events
More listings at: http://iceannouncements.com
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1. Darwin Day at UGA: An international celebration of science and humanity
Darwin Day at UGA begins with an art display of Hominin paintings, lectures by noted
artist/paleontologist/icthyologist Ray Troll, a seminar by Jessie Kissinger on influenza and
evolution, a lecture on the Neanderthal Genome Project by John Hawks and a panel discussion of
"What it means to be Human". Displays by Sally Walker and Ray Freeman-Lynde, a lecture on
human origins by Rene Bobe, and finally a screening of the film "Darwin's Darkest Hour" which
chronicles Darwin's personal struggles in reconciling his ideas with 19th Century ideals.
For details on times and locations: http://darwinday.uga.edu/
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2. Richard Zimdars, Lecture-Recital
"American Innovators: Dane Rudhyar and Henry Cowell"
Tuesday, February 9 at 8 PM
Edge Recital Hall
Lecture-recital featuring Despy Karlas Professor of Piano Richard Zimdar performing works from
his critically acclaimed new CD. Zimdars, who has been playing much of this repertoire for years,
recorded the disc on a nine-foot Steinway grand in UGA's Ramsey Hall.
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3. Contemporary Media Society Meeting
Tuesday, February 9 at 5:30 PM
New Tate Student Center Building Room 473
Come get involved in upcoming events and gain valuable connections, build your portfolio, and
learn what's going on beyond the walls of the Dodd in the media art field!
The Contemporary Media Society (CMS) is a new, student-run organization that is an extension of
the Art X: Expanded Forms Program. CMS provides members with opportunities to explore art and
digital media outside the classroom by engaging in a variety of programs, events, and other
activities related to the interdisciplinary arts.
The Contemporary Media Society upcoming events and activities include: The 6x6 Media Art
Competition at Cine, various applicable workshops, and media-inspired film screenings.
CMS also aspires to give back to the University community through the arts by hosting a variety of
digitally-based and interdisciplinary art workshops. These workshops will reach out to other
students of different majors and artistic backgrounds, allowing them to gain insight and learn
more about the digital arts. Our goal is to unite students of all art and media programs here on
campus.
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4. ICE-Vision: In A Lonely Place (Nicholas Ray, 1950)
Thursday, February 11 at 8 PM
Lamar Dodd School of Art Room S150
Film Studies major Will Stephenson continues ICE's informal weekly series, selecting a variety of
world cinema classics and subcultural curiosities.
"With his weary romanticism, Humphrey Bogart was made for Nicholas Ray, and together they
produced two taut thrillers (the other was Knock on Any Door). In this one (1950, 94 min.), Bogart
is an artistically depleted Hollywood screenwriter whose charm is inextricable from his deep
emotional distress. He falls for a golden girl across the way, Gloria Grahame, who in turn helps
him face a murder charge. The film's subject is the attractiveness of instability, and Ray's self-
examination is both narcissistic and sharply critical, in fascinating combination. It's a breathtaking
work, and a key citation in the case for confession as suitable material for art. 94 min." -Dave
Kehr (Chicago Reader)
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5. ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art, Inc. presents:
The CJ Boyd "Sextet" with local Killick opening on H'arpeggione
Thursday, February 11 at 7 PM
$6.00 Suggested donation (but no one turned away for lack of funds.)
Athens' own Killick opens with an improvisation on a unique stringed instrument, the
H'arpeggione.
C.J. Boyd has released 10 records in the last decade, including three solo records filled with layers
of bass guitar and double bass, and others ranging from prog rock to hip hop. While he is
primarily known as an electric bass guitarist, this year sees him playing more double bass in the
Sextet, which has opted for an entirely acoustic sound based on the approach of a chamber
orchestra.
Dominique Hamilton will lend her soulful viola stylings to the group. She plays regularly in the
Skekses and Winkawerken, and performs with other St. Louis artists and bands whenever possible,
including the now defunct Holy Holy Holy.
Nicholas Slaton is a musician and composer based in Raleigh, NC. Nicholas has been playing
professionally for over ten years, doubling on acoustic and electric bass. His playing has been
described as "a perfect mix of street and school." Recently he has been primary focused on his
solo project, Slicnaton, composing dark, ambient music with techniques including "no input"
electronics.
For more information and samples of the sextet's recordings: http://www.cjboyd.com/
Killick, of Athens, Georgia explores the edges of possibility in sound with the H'arpeggione, an
18-string plucked and bowed hybrid by California luthier Fred Carlson. Balancing sonic focus with
temporal openness, Killick guides deep into the heart of beauty to access ancient knowledge,
following the muse where the spirits roam. His music is Appalachian Trance Metal, a dynamic
body/soul/mind system.
http://www.athica.org/
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6. Suzani: Uzbek Treasures in Thread
Reception: Thursday, February 11 from 7 - 9 PM
Gallery Talk at 8 PM with Glen Kaufman and Clay McLaurin
Exhibition on view from February 11 - March 4
Lamar Dodd School of Art Gallery 101
Selected embroideries from the Charlene Page Kaufman Memorial Textile Collection, Lamar Dodd
School of Art. Student work inspired by Suzani, Fabric Design Program, Lamar Dodd School of Art.
Curated by Glen Kaufman and Susan Hable Smith of Hable Construction
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7. A VOX Reading Series Event: ATHICA: Athens Institute for Contemporary Art, Inc. presents:
Blood Lines: Stories & Poems of Love & Family
Saturday, February 13 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Reception & refreshments to follow $3.00 - $6.00
(suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds)
Curated and organized by Matt Forsythe, Andy Frazee & Ida Stewart Original works by local
writers: Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, Erin Christian, Patrick Denker, Kyle Garrett, Emily Gilbert, Julia
Maher, Johnny Pence, and Kevin Vaughn.
ATHICA: Athens Institute of Contemporary Art is pleased to host Bloodlines: Stories & Poems of
Love & Family, the third VOX Reading Series event at ATHICA, during which local creative writers
theme-specific reflections enhance the discourse around a current ATHICA exhibition.
The VOX evenings of original prose and poetry readings have been enjoyed immensely at the two
similar previous events ATHICA has hosted; Headlines: News-themed Stories and Poems during
this falls "Free Press in Free Fall" exhibit and Love Lines during last springs Crafting Romance
exhibit. Once again VOX organizers Matt Forsythe, Andy Frazee & Ida Stewart have curated a bevy
of works; no piece will run longer than ten minutes, and many run shorter.
VOX is affiliated with the University of Georgias Creative Writing Dept. The VOX Reading Series
serves to bring both emerging and established writers to Athens, as well as to provide a stage for
graduate students in the UGA Creative Writing Program.
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8. Call for Entries: 6x6 Media Arts Events
Experimental, digital media, film, performance, sound, or combination.
Share your work, Get exposure, See what others are doing
6x6 theme for February: Fashion
Application deadline: February 21
Curated by Michael Lachowski
Apply online: http://hexadic.blogspot.com
6x6 Media Arts Events schedule:
Fast, Fun, and Free
(Monthly from February to July)
six events
sixty minutes long each
six pieces per event
six minutes or less per piece
six curators
six themes
Work must be able to be projected digitally, performed, played via sound system, or some
combination.
Get more information and submit your work at: hexadic.Blogspot.Com
Contact: [log in to unmask]
About the curator: Michael Lachowski is a long-time athens resident, well-known and multi-
talented member of the band Pylon, artist, photographer, creative services provider for businesses
under the name Candy, member of Athens Design Development, and publisher of the art-
photography-music-style-design magazine Young, Foxy & Free.
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9. CORE Concert Dance Company Contemporary & Aerial Dance Concert 2010
Wednesday - Saturday, Feb. 24 - 27 at 8 PM and Sunday
Feb. 28 at 3 PM is The CORE Alum Show (single performance)
New Dance Theatre
CORE Concert Dance Company Contemporary & Aerial Dance Concert 2010 will premiere five
aerial, dance and multimedia works.
In addition, The CORE Alum Show, held Sunday, Feb. 28 at 3:00 PM, will feature choreography and
performances of CORE alum who return to pay tribute to the creative vision and training during
their participation in UGA's CORE Concert Dance Company in the past 20 years.
Tickets can be purchased for both CORE Concert Dance Company 2010 and The CORE Alum Show
at the Tate Student Center cashier's window M-F 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or at the door each
evening of the performance beginning at 7:00 p.m. ($10 student/senior citizen, $15 adult. For
Ticket Information: 706-542-8579 or online: http://www.uga.edu/campuslife/
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10. THIS WEEK @ CINE: FEB 8-11
AN EDUCATION
A SINGLE MAN
THE IMAGINARIUM OF DR. PARNASSUS
FANTASTIC MR. FOX
Events: Tuesday, February 9
Director Spotlight Series
VIOLENT VISIONS: THE CINEMA OF MICHAEL HANEKE
http://www.athenscine.com
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