Springfest 2009

Thursday, April 23
Noon, JCP Atrium, Level One, Elevator F
Julliard-trained pianist Alpin Hong returns to Iowa in a four-day residency as part of Hancher Auditorium’s Can’t Contain Us Series, bringing young, exciting artists to unexpected places throughout the corridor, including UI Hospitals and Clinics. Described as “classical for the IPod generation,” Alpin Hong will also perform on April 25, 7:30 p.m. at City High School’s Opstad Auditorium.

Friday, April 24
Noon, JCP Atrium, Level One, Elevator F
Klevay-Langbehn Syndrome, a jazz quartet of University faculty/staff, performs traditional and modern jazz standards, as well as original compositions.

Tuesday, April 28
Noon, JCP Atrium, Level One, Elevator F.
Red Cedar Chamber Music performs masterpieces by Mozart and Boccherini. The ensemble featuresviolinists Miera Kim and Eric Kline, violist Lisa Ponton, cellist Carey Bostian, flutist Jan Boland and guitarist John Dowdall.

Lectures

Thursday, April 16
Mark Vitosh, District Forester, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Shade Trees for the Yard, noon, East Room, Level Eight, Elevator F
Trees contribute a variety of environmental benefits, and can provide an environment that reduces human stress and promotes a positive recovery for hospital patients. This lecture will illustrate the true beauty of trees, and will discuss how to select the proper tree for your yard.

Monday, April 27
Theresa Carbrey, New Pioneer Co-Op, Dining in the Plant Kingdom, April 27, noon, JCP Atrium, Level One, Elevator F
Dining in the Plant Kingdom: Look good and feel great with foods drawn from the plant kingdom! Join New Pioneer Food Co-op Education Coordinator Theresa Carbrey as she discusses delicious, wholesome fare from around the world. Grains and beans, fruits and vegetables, with modest portions of lean protein: that’s how to stay trim, have more energy, and resist illness. We’ll talk about and sample hummus, tabouli, tofu and Bumble Baby energy bars, plus fresh whole grain hearth bread from the Co-op Bake House. We’ll enjoy a sweet natural ending with colorful fruit smoothies.

Thursday, April 30
Risa Dotson Eicke, Easy Home and Backyard Composting, April 30, noon, East Room, Level Eight, Elevator F
Risa Dotson Eicke, Certified Master Recycler (Lane Co., Oregon) and Master Gardener Intern (Johnson County) shows how composting your kitchen and yard waste is a great way to reduce the amount of waste going to the landfill, and to make a high-quality soil for your yard and garden!

Monday, May 4
James Scheib, Photographing Backyard Wildlife, May 4, noon, East Room, Level Eight, Elevator F
Explore the world of backyard wildlife photography with beautiful photos from one Iowa City yard. Learn about equipment and techniques for attracting and capturing the beauty of wildlife like hummingbirds, owls, frogs, and deer. You won't believe how much wildlife can be enjoyed in one yard! Finally, enjoy a breath-taking slide show of the icy winter of 2007-2008.

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