http://www.smith.edu/edigest/Smith College eDigest - Performing Arts/Films/Fine Artsen-ushttp://www.smith.edu/images/b_hdr-news-digest.gifhttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20763Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20763http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20819Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20819http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20849Film screening, "Will the Real Terrorist Please Stand Up?" with the award-winning director, Saul Landau. This 2011 film is an in-depth exploration of Miami-Havana politics through the story of the Cuban 5, a group of spies sent by the Castro government to infiltrate right-wing terrorist organizations in Miami. When the spies turned over evidence of US-based terrorism to the FBI, they themselves were arrested, tried, and convicted in Florida courts while the confessed anti-Castro terrorists live freely in Florida. Sponsored by Latin American and Latino/a Studies and Economics. Thursday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room, Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20849http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20877Precious Knowledge, a documentary film, follows the year-long journey of high school teachers and students in Tucson, Arizona's embattled Ethnic Studies classes while state lawmakers attempt to eliminate the program. Followed by discussion with filmmakers and student activists from Tucson High. The event is co-sponsored by the Departments of History, Spanish and Portuguese, Latin American and Latina/o Studies, Afro-American Studies, Education, Sociology, American Studies, Film Studies, the Program for the Study of Women and Gender, Nosotras, the Smith College Lecture Committee, and the Smith Association of Class Activists. February 13, 4:30 p.m., Stoddard auditorium.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20877http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20884Trans artists Athens Boys Choir and Katastrophe will perform a combination of original spoken word poetry and music that explores gender, raises trans awareness, and celebrates individuality. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20884http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20896Invite your friends for an evening of entertainment with spoken word artist Lynnette Johnson. Catch a glimpse of her at http://www.youtube.com/watch?vsQKIZA5k0KA. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Sponsored by the Office of Institutional Diversity & Equity in celebration of Black History Month.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20896http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20897The Lesbian Film Festival, presented by Out! For Reel LGBT Film Series, will offer a variety of award-winning films about dating, love, and friendship in two separate shows. First show, 5:15-7 p.m.: "Kiss Me,, a charming romantic comedy from Sweden (subtitled) with beautiful cinematography and great soundtrack. Second show, 7:20-8:40 pm: "Best Lesbian Shorts: Love & Friendship" plus the fascinating short documentary, "T'Aint Nobody's Bizness: Queer Blues Divas of the 1920s", which is about African American lesbian blues singers Ethel Waters, Bessie Smith, and Ma Rainey. Ticket Prices: $8 Student with ID. $10 General Advance. $12 General Door. $15 Combo Both Shows. Buy Tickets / More info: www.OutForReel.orgTue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20897http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20904The program will explore well-known chamber works in arrangements for the viola. These will include William Primrose's arrangement for viola and piano of Beethoven's D Maj. String Trio (Serenade) Op.9, and an arrangement of Beethoven's horn sonata. Bach's well-known chaconne for solo violin will be performed on the viola, and Brahms' own arrangement of his Horn Trio, with the viola performing the horn part. Free and open to the public. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20904http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20910Interested in being part of a musical theater production this term? Leading Ladies is holding auditions for its spring show, Godspell. They are looking for singers, dancers, actors, or anyone interested in trying any of the above. Come audition on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 7-10 p.m. or Saturday, Feb. 18, from 1-5 p.m. in Sage Hall 15. You can choose either day to audition, and you will only have to stay for a short period of time. Please prepare a verse and a chorus of any song to be performed a cappella. For more information, email lladies@smith.edu. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20910http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20912Valentine's Day artist talk featuring Troy Emery, artist.Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20912http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20913Have you ever wanted to apply your critical analysis skills to popular culture? Come to the first of three evenings of discussion, debate and analysis. The event begins with a showing of the music video, followed by a debriefing and mediated discussion. What led to the controversy around bringing Kreayshawn to campus? How can we understand Kreayshawn's depiction of race, class, gender and sexuality, and the debates that ensued?Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20913http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20915Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20915http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#20929Irena Salina's documentary film on the human rights of freshwater privatization. Screened in conjunction with ENV 312: Sustainable olutions. Brief discussion to follow. Open to the public. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/20929