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March 7, 2008

COMING UP


Friday, March 7, 8:15 p.m.
A-Sun Men's Basketball Tournament
Semi-final: Belmont versus ETSU. Live broadcast on CSS and live streaming on ASun.TV. The A-Sun Championship game will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday and broadcast live on ESPN2.
Allen Arena, Lipscomb University

Monday, March 10, 8 a.m.-noon
Alpha Gamma Delta Philanthropy Bake Sale
Come out and get FREE COFFEE and buy some baked goods made by the ladies of Alpha Gamma Delta! Proceeds will go toward the Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, which funds juvenile diabetes research.
Tower Amphitheater

Monday, March 10, 10 a.m.
Choreographing Sound
Guest lecturer Joan Tower is a winner of the prestigious Grawemeyer Award, a 2008 Grammy winner, and one of the most distinguished and widely performed American composers. In her lecture she will play samples of her music and discuss her recent compositions.
MPAC

Monday, March 10, 7:30 p.m.
Belmont Camerata Musicale
Belmont’s resident faculty chamber ensemble will perform a selection of Joan Tower works.
Belmont Heights Baptist Church

Tuesday, March 11, 6 p.m.
ASCAP Writers’ Night Series
Three Belmont student songwriters join established ASCAP songwriter Kelley Lovelace for a relaxing night of music and storytelling. A Belmont alumnus, Lovelace has written hit singles for artists such as Brad Paisley, Joe Nichols and Terri Clark.
Curb Café

Tuesday, March 11, 7:30 p.m.
Belmont University Guitar Ensemble
Harton Recital Hall

Wednesday, March 12, 10 a.m.
The Iraq War
On the fifth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, Drs. Andy Watts and Todd Lake will explore why some Christians consider the war unjust and how they can respond.
Massey Boardroom

Wednesday, March 12, 10 a.m.
Living Sociology Speaker Series: Right to Vote
The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and when released, former felons face major barriers to community reintegration. Join former felon Denver Schimming, attorney Charles Grant and ACLU’s Michele Flynn as they discuss policies and laws that impact enfranchisement and reintegration. A short clip from the film "Democracy’s Ghost" will also be featured.
Beaman Meeting Room A

Wednesday, March 12, 10 a.m.
Latif Bolat: Sufi Music
Mr. Bolat has presented concerts and lectures at colleges, universities, performing arts institutions and festivals around the world. With a vast repertory that includes songs in classical, folk and Sufi mystic music styles, he accompanies his singing on the baglama (long-necked lute) and various other traditional instruments from the Turkish folk music tradition. A workshop/demonstration will occur Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the same location.
Harton Recital Hall

Thursday, March 13, 7 p.m.
International Film Festival: France
Les Choristes is a French film nominated in 2004 for the Academy Award Best Foreign Language Film and Best Song. Discussion following the movie.
LCVA 117

Thursday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.
Percussion Ensemble
MPAC

Friday, March 14, 7:30 p.m.
Mixed Bill 3
Junior and senior dance students perform in the annual spring dance recital. Additional performances March 15 (7:30 p.m.) and March 16 (2:30 p.m.)
Troutt Theater

Saturday, March 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Family Day at the Belmont Mansion
The Belmont Mansion is hosting a party in celebration of Adelicia Acklen’s birthday. It is a FREE FAMILY DAY for all who wish to celebrate! Open house tours and scavenger hunts all day long, as well as Victorian art activities, snacks and Victorian games (weather permitting).

Saturday, Mar 15, 7 p.m.
Cover Showcase
The CEMB Showcase Series is proud to announce the brand-new Cover Showcase which will feature student artists performing well-known cover songs that are sure to have the audience singing along!
Curb Event Center

Saturday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.
Company
Join the Belmont show choir, Company, for its year-end concert.
MPAC

Monday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.
Belmont Chorale Ensemble
Belmont Heights Baptist Church


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