Upbeat Events

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Concert September 23 and 24

Mezzo-soprano Laurie Rubin, who has been blind since birth, sings in eight languages and had her solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall in 2004. She makes her Canadian première at the University of Calgary on September 23 and 24 singing some of her favourite pieces by Schubert, Berlioz, Chabrier, and Rorem. Call 220-5089 or visit www.ffa.ucalgary/events

Get Fit September 14

The Fitness Centre at the University of Calgary holds its grand re-opening. New features include a renovated cardio theatre area, a 1,200-square-foot stretch and floor exercise area, and the relocation of fitness and group class studios to a more convenient location. Free drop-in classes will be offered exclusively for members during September. Pick up a copy of GoActive or visit www.ucalgaryrecreation.ca

Author Readings September 15, October 5

Two well-respected Canadian authors and Markin-Flanagan writers-in-residence will read from their works at a free public reading September 15. Melanie Little and Natalee Caple will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Engineered Air Theatre, Epcor Centre for
the Performing Arts. The Markin-Flanagan Distinguished Writers Programme presents Rudy Wiebe on October 5 at 7:30 p.m. in the Ekhardt-Gramatté Concert Hall, Rozsa Centre.

Community Report October 6

Join University of Calgary President Harvey Weingarten at his Report to Community October 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency ballroom. He is to make a major announcement regarding the future of the University of Calgary as it celebrates its 40th birthday. Call 220-5726.
U of C is a sponsor of Wordfest; events held on campus are free and open to the public.

October 12

Love Letters: An excursion into the art of amorous writing, featuring Nicole Brossard, Lorna Crozier, and Jennie Erdal, noon to 1 p.m. at the Rozsa Centre Husky Oil Great Hall.

October 13

Hola: Welcoming two of Mexico’s hottest writers, featuring Ana Belén-Lopez and Eduardo Antonio Parra, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in ENE 328, Engineering Building. (Presented in English and Spanish.)

Talking Circles: Four leading writers tackle issues of aboriginal literature, with Larissa Behrendt, Joseph Boyden, Gregory Scofield, and Robert Sullivan, noon to 1 p.m. at Rozsa Centre Husky Oil Great Hall.

For a complete list of U of C events, visit www.ucalgary.ca/news

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