The Record Happenings

Thursday, March 23, 2023

‘No Boundaries’ MFA dance concert Saturday

Choreographers Kendra Key and Erin Morris will debut new work as part of “No Boundaries,” the 2022 MFA Student Dance Concert, presented by the Performing Arts Department in Arts & Sciences. “No Boundaries” will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25, in Edison Theatre in the Mallinckrodt Center.

Upcoming events

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‘Torkwase Dyson: Bird and Lava’

Thursday, March 23

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum presents “Torkwase Dyson: Bird and Lava,” open now through July 10. Anchored by a newly acquired work, the display spans painting, drawing, sculpture and animation — along with architectural models relating to Dyson’s new commission for St. Louis’ citywide public art triennial Counterpublic.

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African Film Festival to highlight top films, shorts and animated features

7 p.m. Friday, March 24

The 17th annual African Film Festival at Washington University invites St. Louisans to see Africa’s most acclaimed films on the big screen. This year’s showcase, to be held this weekend, March 24-26, includes six films and a youth matinee. Brown Hall, Room 100.

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Pianist Emanuel Ax to perform

7 p.m. Sunday, March 26

Acclaimed pianist Emanuel Ax, who plays with “youthful brio, incisive rhythm, bountiful imagination,” (New York Times) will perform music of Schubert and Liszt as part of the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences’ 2023 Great Artists Series. E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall.

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Sophomore opens late-night ice cream shop on South 40

8 p.m. Thursday, March 30

Sophomore and ice cream fanatic Harrison Lieber hosts the grand opening of Campus Creamery, a late-night ice cream shop, on Thursday, March 30. Located on the South 40, the business is serving vanilla ice cream blended with a variety of mix-ins such as Froot Loops and Oreos.

Looking ahead

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CR Stephen Lecture on consciousness

4 p.m. Wednesday, March 29

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‘The Little Things’ art exhibit opens

Friday, March 31

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AI + design symposium

12:30–4:30 p.m. Monday, April 3

Exhibits and ongoing events

WashU Earth Week

Join the Office of Sustainability for a full week of activities March 27-April 4 commemorating Earth Day. The Olin Sustainability Action Committee will kick off the week with a lunch and learn on available sustainable transportation programs at 1 p.m. Monday, March 27, in Bauer Hall, Room 150.

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Save the Date

Thurtene carnival 2023

Friday, April 14– Sunday, April 16