Save the Date

By: Emily Iorg

Posted: 4/9/07

Monday, April 9

Mad Hatter Tea Party: Lunch and croquet. University Playhouse, 1:30 p.m.

Lecture: "Researching History on the Border": with Jeremy Neely, Ph.D., author of "The Border Between Them: Violence and Reconciliation on the Kansas-Missouri Line" (University of Missouri Press, May 2007). 215 Cockefair Hall, 7 p.m.

The Ponys: The Record Bar, 1020 Westport Road, 9 p.m. $8.

Tuesday, April 10

Dodgeball Tournament: Swinney Recreation Center. Applications available in Student Life Office, G-6 University Center.

Wednesday, April 11

Health Sciences Bookstore Grand Opening: BBQ in front of bookstore at 11 a.m. Ribbon cutting at 2 p.m. Drawings for travel vouchers, digital camera, printer, gift cards and a $500 textbook scholarship. UMKC Health Sciences Bookstore, 2418 Charlotte St., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Spring Fling Roo Fair: Learn about student organizations while getting free food and prizes. University Walkway, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gates Bar-B-Q Luncheon: Enjoy beef brisket, ham and turkey. Side dishes include pecan pie, cobbler, salad, pizza and burgers. Just $7 (plus tax). Cash, credit cards, declining balance and meal points accepted. U-Center Cafeteria, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sustainable UMKC Competition Celebration: Celebrate the winning ideas for making the campus more environmentally sustainable. Keynote speaker James W. Sheppard, Ph.D., professor of environmental philosophy, will present a lecture at 3 p.m. on the obstacles to climate change policy. Pierson Auditorium, 1-5 p.m.

Slideshow at Kemper Museum: Sarah Vandersall, Jorge Garcia, Jennifer Whiteford. Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 12

Reading: Arthur Phillips: author of "Prague" and "The Egyptologist." He will read from his new novel "Angelica." Kansas City Public Library, Helzberg Auditorium, 14 W. 10th St., 7 p.m. Reception at 6 p.m.

Take Back the Night: Kristin's Story: Evening of empowerment against sexual assault and rape with nationally-known speaker Andrea Cooper. UMKC attendees will meet at 6:15 p.m. at the Women's Center, 105 Haag Hall, and walk to Rockhurst together. Massman Gallery, Rockhurst University, 7 p.m.

"Giulio Cesare" by Georg Friederich Handel: Opera directed by Linda Ade Brand; orchestra conducted by Christopher Kelts. Alternating casts. Tickets $7, $5 for seniors, free for students. Country Club Methodist Church, 400 W. 57th St, 7:30 p.m. Performances April 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and April 15 at 2 p.m.

Glow Zone Dance Party: Techno and club mixes. Pierson Auditorium, 8 p.m.

Plays-in-Progress Workshop: Reading of spring 2007 playwriting contest winner, followed by discussion with playwright, director and actors. Room 115, Sedgwick Hall, Rockhurst University, 8 p.m. Donations at door, reception follows.

Last Laugh Comedy Jam: Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave., 8 p.m. $19.50-24.50.

Friday, April 13

UMKC Staff Council Fundraiser at Boston Market: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Boston Market, 4040 Mill St., will donate a portion of sales to Staff Council when you mention UMKC during your order.

Laser Tag: University Walkway, 1 p.m.

Bowling for Soup: Grand Emporium, 7 p.m. $15.

Spring Dance Concert: Works by Doris Humphrey and James Jordan of KC Ballet in collaboration with James Mobberley, UMKC curators' professor of composition. Tickets $8, $6 for seniors, free for students with a 24-hour advance reservation. Call 235-6222. White Hall, Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.

Riverfront Readings Series: Richard Jennings and Kate Barsoti: Writers Place, 3607 Pennsylvania Ave., 8 p.m.

The Schwag: Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway, 8 p.m. $10.

Rod Stewart: Kemper Arena, 8 p.m. $55-126.

Saturday, April 14

UMKC Community Service Day: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sally Ride Science Festival: Festival invites area girls, their parents and educators to participate in a day of science fun. Attendees will meet and listen to astronaut Sally Ride, America's first woman in space. Also featuring local female engineers and scientists, including UMKC professors and students. University Center, 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Cost is $18; includes lunch and materials. Registration required: call 800-561-5161.

Kansas City Brigade vs. Grand Rapids Rampage: Kemper Arena, 7 p.m.

Lecture and Book Signing: "The Electric Life of Michael Faraday": Alan Hirshfeld, winner of a Templeton Foundation prize for an essay on Michael Faraday. 111 Royall Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Dianne Reeves: Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th St., 8 p.m. $30, $25 student.

Sunday, April 15

University News Staff Meeting: For students interested in writing or taking photos for the independent student newspaper at UMKC. U-News House, 5327 Holmes Road, 6 p.m.

Monday, April 16

2007 Robert F. Kennedy Symposium: "Conversations on Social Justice": Weeklong events with four keynote speakers: Fred A. Bonner at 7 p.m. Monday in 104 Royall Hall; Omar Wasow at 7 p.m. Wednesday in 111 Royall Hall; Vernon A. Wall from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday in the School of Law Courtroon; and Kerry Kennedy on Saturday.

Conservatory Concert Jazz Band: Bobby Watson, conductor: White Hall, Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 for general public, $6 for seniors, free for students with a 24-hour advanced reservation. Call 235-6222.