| Spring Calendar |
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Spring quarter begins
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April |
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Chamber Singers Virtuoso Madrigals Concert
Come hear secular partsongs from the 16th century to the present. First Presbyterian Church, 8-10 p.m. General admission $10, students $6, seniors $3. Details: (661) 654-3073.
FACT open house
Tours and demonstrations at the CSUB Facility for Animal Care and Treatment. Visitors can purchase native plants and souvenirs, see birds of prey, and learn about FACT's animal rescue and bird foster parent program. Free. Details: (661) 654-3167.
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20th anniversary Charles W. Kegley Memorial Lecture
Sister Helen Prejean, the celebrated opponent of capital punishment and best known for the film depiction of her work in "Dead Man Walking," will visit CSUB. Prejean will be available to sign books. Doré Theater, free. Details: (661) 654-3149.
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Ethics Panel
Discussion on the local take on the morality of the death penalty. Panelists include Mark Arnold, Public Defender's office; Tony Flores, CSUB criminal justice department; Steven Gamboa, CSUB philosophy department; and District Attorney Ed Jagels. Details: (661) 654-3149.
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Multi Cultural Outreach Event
Multicultural/educational information event. Includes music, dances, speakers, CSUB handout information. Amphitheatre 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Details: (661) 654-3077.
BC/CSUB Composer Concert
Compositions by Bakersfield College and CSUB composers. Doré Theater, 8-9:30 p.m. Details: (661) 654-3093.
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Opera Scenes
An evening of opera scenes including Mozart's "Marriage of Figaro," Monteverdi's "The Coronation of Poppea," Donizetti's "Elixir of Love," and the beloved American musical "My Fair Lady." Doré Theater, 7:30 p.m. Admission $10, students and seniors $5. Details: (661) 654-2168.
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Spring Carnival
The Student Union Board invites the community to join them for their spring carnival. Free food, bouncy house, and games. Runner Park, 1-4 p.m. Details: (661) 654-2497.
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May |
| 5 |
Department of Special Education's Alumni Homecoming
Alumni Park. Details: (661) 654-3166.
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FACT open house
Tours and demonstrations at the CSUB Facility for Animal Care and Treatment. Visitors can purchase native plants and souvenirs, see birds of prey, and learn about FACT's animal rescue and bird foster parent program. Free. Details: (661) 654-3167.
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CSUB Athletics Spring Barbecue
Proceeds benefit the CSUB athletics scholarship fund. Icardo Center, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Details and tickets: (661) 654-2188.
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10th annual Party in the Park
Don't miss Bakersfield's biggest and best wine tasting, brought to you by the CSUB Alumni Association and the Bakersfield Wine Society. Taste great wines and join in on the fun. For information, please see the ad on the inside front cover, and the story on page 18. Alumni Park, east of the Walter Stiern Library, 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 in advance, $45 the day of the event. Details: (661) 654-3211.
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20th annual Bakersfield Jazz Festival
Come enjoy a Bakersfield tradition. Friday: Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band, Joyce Cooling, Pete Christlieb/Carl Saunders. Saturday: David Sanborn, Clairdee, Latin Jazz All Stars, Festival Composers Return, CSUB Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Kern County Honor Jazz Band. Two-day combo tickets: General $55, students $35, children under 12 free. For reserved tables, tickets, and general information call (661) 322-5200.
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25-28 |
Spring Theatrefest: Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night"
Mistaken identity, unreciprocated love, unexpected love … it's all about love. Directed by Anita Dupratt, who will be retiring after 25 years at CSUB. Doré Theater. Curtain rises 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday May 18-20, and Thursday-Saturday, May 25-27. Sunday matinee May 28 at 2 p.m. General admission $10, students and seniors $5. Details: (661) 654-3127.
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Jazz Coffee House
CSUB Student Union, multi-purpose room, 7:30 p.m. Admission $8, students and seniors $6. Details: (661) 654-2511.
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Voice Recital
An Evening of Art song and Aria with students of Peggy Sears singing selections from the classical repertoire in an intimate setting. Huber Chapel, First Congregational Church, 7-9 p.m. Donations only. Details: (661) 654-2168.
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CSUB Women's Choir Spring Concert
4-5:30 p.m. Details: (661) 654-2279.
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CSUB Chamber Music Ensemble
Featuring CSUB students and community musicians. Admission $10, students $6. Music Building, room 127, 8-9:30 p.m. Details: (661) 654-2156.
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June |
| 2 |
CSUB Ensemble with Jazz Singers
Featuring guest composers Greg Yasinitsky and Scott Lavender and the CSUB Jazz Singers. Doré Theatre, 8-10 p.m. Admission $10, students/seniors $6. Details: (661) 654-3093.
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University Concert Band
Final concert of the season will feature pieces by American composers. Doré Theatre, 3-5 p.m. Admission $10, students/seniors $6. Details: (661) 654-6007.
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CSUB Singers Concert
The CSUB Singers and friends present a Mozart Celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the composer's birth. First Presbyterian Church, 4-6 p.m. Admission $10, students/seniors $6. Details: (661) 654-3073.
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Commencement Calendar |
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School of Education
Friday, June 9, 7 p.m., Icardo Center.
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School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Saturday, June 10, 7:15 a.m., Amphitheater.
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School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Saturday, June 10, 1 p.m., Icardo Center.
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School of Business and Public Administration
Saturday, June 10, 5:45 p.m., Icardo Center.
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