Hip-hop hurrah in Durham
This weekend, North Carolina Central University will host the Hip-Hop MusicSummit. The event is part of NCCU's Hip-Hop Initiative which aims to offer an academic approach to hip-hop. The summit will feature a film festival, old-school hip-hop concert and panelists from a variety of sources including MTV and Essence magazine. Registration is limited to 700 people.
Nude art on display
Through This Lens photography gallery presents Allegory, a sophisticated exploration of the purity of the naked human body. The exhibit features 27 images ranging from 5x7 inches to 40x70 inches. The photographs in Allegory were taken by Poland native Wojtek Wojdynski and will be on display through Feb. 14.
Nasher presents documentary
The Nasher Museum of Art will present the PBS documentary series Art 21 Feb, 11 at 3 p.m.. The series features contemporary art and the theme of power by focusing on the work of six artists. After the special one-hour viewing, there will be a discussion facilitated by Juline Chevalier, curator of education at the Nasher. Admission is free.
World War II film to be shown in Griffith
Lacombe Lucien a film set in 1944 occupied France will be shown in Griffith Theater Feb 12. at 8 p.m. The film, sponsored by the screen society, is the story of a troubled teen, Lucien, who becomes involved with the Gestapo. When he develops a relationship with a Jewish tailor and his daughter, Lucien is forced to re-examine his identity.
Let the games begin
Theater Previews, along with Tony Award-winning producer Randall Wreghitt, presents a preview of its upcoming show, The Great Game. Set in the worlds of both English high society and the mountains of Central Asia, The Great Game will premiere at Duke and develop further in hope of reaching larger national venues such as Broadway. Special previews will be shown Feb. 14 and Feb. 15 in Reynolds Theater.
Cultures Collide
Mi Gente and the Freeman Center for Jewish Life are combining forces to offer a night of Kosher salsa dancing. The event will be held tonight at 8 p.m. in the Freeman Center. Students of all cultures will have the chance to eat, dance and just hang out.
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