Dance/Theatre:

The Museum of Life and Death
Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10 and 11
8 p.m.
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Vogel Hall
929 N. Water St.
273-7206
$20

In a “Brave New” future where advances in biotechnology and information science have made human suffering obsolete, the show explores essential questions of our increasingly troubled relationship to the natural world.The world premiere of Andy Kirshner's new multimedia music-theatre hybrid. Set in a futuristic natural history museum, this piece is a radical retelling of the classic medieval morality play, “Everyman.” It features 3-D animation, video, live actors and a computer-generated narrator, along with highly original music that blends renaissance polyphony, contemporary jazz and electronics.

Music:

A Vixen’s Valentine
Hot Art Show & Music Showcase
Wednesday, Feb. 15
6-9:30 p.m.
Club Timbuktu
520 E. Center St.
265-7000
Free
www.ktruschmusic.net

Live music with Scorcher Family Soul-Reggae Band; smoke-free

Original work of women making their own art scene for survival, sharing, profit and celebration.

The Sea Symphony
Friday, Feb. 10
8 p.m.
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, Uihlein Hall
929 N. Water St.
291-7605
$18 - $79

Program includes Wagner’s “Overture to The Flying Dutchman,” Hindemith’s “Horn Concerto” and Vaughan Williams’ “A Sea Symphony.” Award-winning Baritone Nathan Gunn will be performing.

Workshop:

Let it Out!
Discussion on Depression & Mental Health
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Noon
Union, Room 198
Free
229-6997

Participants will learn about the forces of depression and paths to better mental health.

DVDs:

“Old Boy” by Chan Wook Park (South Korea, 2003)
“Battle Royale” by Kinji Fukasaku (Japan, 2001)
“The Night Porter” by Liliana Cavani (USA/Italy, 1974)

Downloads:

“Used to love U” by John Legend
“The World is Mine” by David Guetta
“Gracias a la vida” Mercedes Sosa

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