This week at Fresno State there’ll be plenty of opportunities to get your fingers snappin’ and your feet tappin’… in a nice air-conditioned environment.
Personally, I’m super excited about the Zumba class offered at the Student Rec Center. Grab your friends and prepare to shake it.
CSU Summer Arts performances continue to dazzle audiences and there are six opportunities this week to check out some serious talent right in our own backyard.
Here’s a quick and dirty list of what’s happening on campus this week. Click on the hyperlinked words for more details about the event.
Monday, July 11
- Revitalize: Students have arranged a gathering to discuss the short and long term goals to revitalize the area surrounding campus. 12 p.m.
- Globetrotting: Doesn’t traveling to Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Panama, or Italy sound fabulous? The Division of Continuing and Global Education is hosting a slide preview of their 2012 travel study programs. Don’t miss the boat on this one. 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 12
- Dog Day: Bulldog alert! Fresh Bulldogs will take over campus from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be sure to point out all the air conditioned spots on campus, they’ll need it in this heat!
- All that jazz: Grammy-nominated jazz singer and new music composer Theo Bleckmann will perform with guitarist Ben Monder. 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13
- Figuratively speaking: Artists Eric Merrell and Samantha Minear will speak about figurative art. 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 14
- Masters of improvisation: Alexandra Billings, Eric Hunicutt, and David Razowsky will have you in stitches during their presentation of Katie’s Corner: Live! 7 p.m.
Friday, July 15
- Reach for the brass ring: Fresno State’s rare carousel animal exhibit will open at 8 a.m. and will run until August 31. The exhibit is open during library hours and admission is free. Tempting as it may be, these animals are precious works of fine art and we’re not allowed to touch or ride them.
- Music & media: Rick Garcia and William Malpede are accomplished songwriters/composers whose work appears in many films. During this presentation they’ll feature their fine work. 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 16
- Dancing + fitness = awesome: Did you know the Rec Center offers ZUMBA classes to the public for $5 on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m.? Well, they do and I expect to see you there.
- Theatre: Don’t miss the comedy Voice Lessons by Justin Tanner who reunites the cast that originated the play in Los Angeles – Emmy Award winner Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne), French Stewart (3rd Rock from the Sun), and Maile Flanagan. 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 17
- Hollywood music: Check out Christopher Young’s lecture on music and media. Young is a film composer with numerous film credits. 2 p.m.
Know of an event next week that should be featured in What’s Happening Weekly? Email me at kajohnson@csufresno.edu with the details and a link to more information.
Helpful links if you’re visiting campus:
- Daily parking permits
- Map of campus
- Have a difficult time getting around? Call a for a cart escort 278-8400
by Katie Johnson, University Communications
