Events from: 05/04/2012

Denton's new professional ensemble Odysseus Chamber Orchestra Artistic Director and Conductor: Winner of the 2011 American Prize in Conducting. Jason Lim Performing: Vivaldi: Concerto for Four Violins and cello in B minor Wagner: Siegfried Idyll Copland: Quiet City and Mozart: Symphony in g minor No.40.  www.facebook.com/odysseuschamberorchestra Ticket available at Pender's Music Co. 314 S. Elm, Denton, Tx. 76201  (940) 382-7124 or email: odysseuschamberorchestra@yahoo.com

In the small Jewish village of Anatevka, Russia in 1905 – What’s a father to do? Passion sears through this tale of family devotion and human tribulation. A poor dairyman, Tevye converses with GOD. He laments, loves and experiences life balance with his wife Golda, his five daughters and his community whom are impacted by Tsar Regime change. Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Book by Joseph Stein.

Join us for First Friday Denton at a Creative Art Studio on May 4, 2012 from 7 to 9 pm.  This month for your musical pleasure Lisa Markley and Bruce Balmer will be performing.  Our ever popular community art project and artist trading cards will e set up for your participation.   Local artists will be demonstrating their specialities.  So grab a friend and join the fun.

 UNT on the Square: 109 N Elm, Denton TX, 76201 Friday, May 4, 2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm-Opening Reception How much: $0.00 Sponsor: Institute for the Advancement of the Arts Event open to: Open to the public Contacts: Meredith.Buie@unt.edu (940) 369-8257 Meredith Buie

Come join the Cinco de Mayo celebration for seniors at Dogwood Estates.  For more information call 940-383-8600.

In pool (no water), a group of artists drown in envy of their friend who has left them for fame and fortune.  When she is injured, they enact a horrific art project that will alter allof their lives forever.  A WARNING: THIS PLAY CONTAINS ADULT SITUATIONS AND STRONG LANGUAGE.  April 26-28 and May 4-6 at 8pm. www.sundowntheatre.org or 281-960-2296

Featured in the Gough Gallery Artwork by Denton Independent School District high school students.  Opening reception April 4, 5-7 pm.  Gallery hours Tue-Sat 1-5pm.  www.dentonarts.com or 940-382-2787

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Discover Emeritus College Where learning is for life  Seniors 50+:  Join others your age for an exciting learning adventure. Short classes, travel programs and social activities. Find new interests. Make new friends. Enhance your life experiences. Short one- and two-day classes, most less than two hours each, held on UNT and TWU campuses. Taught by a distinguished faculty of activeprofessors and emeritus professors, authors, theologians, doctors, and industry professionals, all experts in their fields. Take as many classes as you wish for a low membership fee. Classes in fine arts, music, current issues, history, social science, language, literature, health, wellbeing, religion, and more.   Over 50 Spring class topics including:  Origins of Civilization: Mesopotamia and Mesoamerica  Backyard Birdwatching in North Texas  Trends and Their Predictions for the Future  Challenges: Nations Moving Toward Democracy  English Translations of the Bible  Meditation: Health, Peace, Higher Consciousness The Last Blood Feud: Romeo and Juliet, Texas Style  Romance-Maker: Watercolors of Charles M. Russell  Kohlberg’s Development of Moral Reasoning Two Texas Poets Laureate  Church and State’s Awkward Dance  Johann Sebastian Bach and His Music  Shakespeare’s Hamlet  Presidential Elections in a Nutshell  A Serious Look At Happiness  Women and Modern Art Written in Blood: Stories Behind the Stories of Fort Worth’s Fallen Lawmen  and much more! Classes are held February-May; sign up any time!To learn more or to become a member:http://call.unt.edu/emerituscollege 940-565-3487 email Marilyn.wagner@unt.edu