The Art Gallery focuses on visual arts to engage, inspire and entertain university and community patrons. Artists featured in the art gallery include university art students and local artisans as well as internationally renowned artists. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. – noon. The art gallery is on the first floor of the Bayou Building near Atrium I.

Gallery Director Nick J. de Vries, devries@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3377

Assistant Gallery Director Karen L. Fiscus, fiscus@uhcl.edu, 281-283-3311

hsh.uhcl.edu/Art_Gallery

Lone Star College-CyFair Faculty ExhibitionSeptember 12 – October 27Bayou Building, Art GalleryOpening Reception: Friday, September 16, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

CampecheNovember 14 – January 20Bayou Building, Art Gallery

Photography by Van Edwards and poetry by Joshua Edwards.

Art Gallery

Clear Lake Association of Senior Programs

Cultural Arts Series

Tourneés Festival

Community Programs

Film & Speaker Series

CLASP is an outreach initiative of UH-Clear Lake that provides education and intellectual challenge to our community. Admission is free and open to community friends of all ages. No reservations required. Events are held at the following locations:

UH-Clear Lake Bayou Building, Garden Room (first floor)

Freeman Branch Library 16616 Diana Lane in Houston, one block north of Bay Area Boulevard (between El Camino Real and Saturn Lane)

Melvin Knapp Center 2424 South Park Avenue, Pearland

Office of Alumni and Community Relations 281-283-2021

www.uhcl.edu/clasp

The Cultural Arts Series features a variety of choices that are sure to entertain patrons of all ages. Performances are held in the Bayou Theater, located on the second floor of the Bayou Building’s Atrium I. A complimentary reception follows most of the events.

Office of Student Life 281-283-2560

www.uhcl.edu/culturalarts

A Little Night MusicFriday, September 28 p.m.Bayou Building, Bayou Theater

Featuring famed Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, join Mercury Baroque for a special performance of Mozart’s most memorable melodies.

Encyclopedia Bach-tannica Friday, October 78 p.m.Bayou Building, Bayou Theater

Originally composed for a solo keyboard instrument, this set of thirty Goldberg variations upon a single theme is considered one of the finest in music history.

Voices of Spain and Mexico Friday, October 288 p.m.Bayou Building, Bayou Theater

Spanish Flamenco and Mexican Mariachi are without a doubt two of the most popular forms of Hispanic music in the world today. Voices of Spain and Mexico features the Mariachi Los Gallitos and Lucia and Valdemar - Flamenco in an exciting and passionate evening of these musical traditions with world-class appeal.

Refuse to be a Victimby Lt. Allen Hill and Det. Kyle Pirtle, UHCL Police Dept.Monday, September 1210-11:30 a.m.Melvin Knapp Center

The Harris County District Attorney’s Officeby Patricia Lykos, district attorney, Harris CountyThursday, September 225:30-7 p.m.Bayou Building, Garden Room

The Training and Challenges of a Navy Seal: How to Apply the Warrior Mentality to Everyday Lifeby Jack Walston, Veteran Navy SealThursday, October 65:30-7 p.m.Bayou Building, Garden Room

Memories to Memoirs #1*by Dion McInnis, associate vice president for university advancementFriday, October 710:30 a.m. – noonFreeman Branch Library*Please attend all three sessions as they are continuous.

Historic Flags of Texasby Tom Green, chair, Sons of the Republic of Texas Speakers BureauMonday, October 1010-11:30 a.m.Melvin Knapp Center

Memories to Memoirs #2*by Dion McInnis, associate vice president for university advancementFriday, October 1410:30 a.m. – noonFreeman Branch Library

Tools to Protect the Elderly from Abuse, Neglect and Exploitationby James C. Benson, Ph.D., UHCLThursday, October 205:30-7 p.m.Bayou Building, Forest Room

Memories to Memoirs #3*by Dion McInnis, associate vice president for university advancementFriday, October 2110:30 a.m. – noonFreeman Branch Library

Oman Adventures: Cave Exploration in the Land of Sinbad, Frankincense and the Queen of Shebaby Louise Hose, Ph.D., Texas A&M UniversityThursday, November 35:30-7 p.m.Bayou Building, Forest Room

Moody Gardens of the Futureby Donita Brannon, horticulture exhibits manager, Moody GardensFriday, November 4 10:30 a.m. – noonFreeman Branch Library

Memories of a Texas Rangerby Sgt. Haskell Taylor, Texas Ranger, retiredMonday, November 1410-11:30 a.m.Melvin Knapp Center

From the Depths of Hell: How NASA Helped Save 33 Chilean Minersby J.D. Polk, deputy chief medical officer, NASA Johnson Space CenterThursday, December 15:30-7 p.m.Bayou Building, Garden Room

Remember the Fun We Had! Join Us for Game Dayby Glenna CristFriday, December 210:30 a.m. – noonFreeman Branch Library

The Film & Speaker Series features films with a discussion on thought-provoking topics that are led by a distinguished speaker. All film dates are subject to change due to film license availability. Season tickets are $20. Individual tickets are $3.75, unless otherwise noted.

Office of Student Life movies@uhcl.edu, 281-283-2560

www.uhcl.edu/movies

Even the Rain (También la lluvia)Saturday, September 10Time to be announcedStudent Services Building, Lecture Hall

As a director and his crew shoot a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, local people rise up against plans to privatize the water supply. This film is in Spanish with English subtitles. Not rated.

$3.75 or FREE with UHCL Student I.D.

Winnie the PoohSaturday, October 223 p.m. and 7 p.m.Bayou Building, Room 2512

Bring your family and friends to this special screening of the latest Winnie the Pooh films to be released in theaters. Be reunited with your favorite teddy bear and his lovable friends Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and last, Eeyore. There will be the eternal quest for honey, great stretches of the imagination and the comfort and wisdom of Christopher Robin. What’s not to love? Rated G.

$3.75 or FREE for families with any UHCL I.D.

The Tournées Festival is a program of the French American Cultural Exchange. Join us for the best of new French cinema! The program is made possible with the generous support of the Cultural Services of the French Embassy and the French Ministry of Culture.

Office of Student Life 281-283-2560

www.uhcl.edu/culturalarts

French Film – TBASaturday, September 248 p.m.Student Services Building, Lecture Hall

$3.75 or FREE with UHCL Student I.D.

Inspector BellamySunday, September 253 p.m.Student Services Building, Lecture Hall

$3.75 or FREE with UHCL Student I.D.

FarewellSaturday, October 17 p.m.Student Services Building, Lecture Hall

$3.75 or FREE with UHCL Student I.D.

Of Gods and MenSaturday, October 87 p.m.Student Services Building, Lecture Hall

$3.75 or FREE with UHCL Student I.D.

French Film – TBASaturday, October 157 p.m.Student Services Building, Lecture Hall

$3.75 or FREE with UHCL Student I.D.

Art School for Children and Young AdultsThroughout the year, students 3½ years old through 12th grade enjoy looking at, talking about and making art. Classes are held at UHCL, as well as in many local after-school settings.

281-283-3344

www.uhcl.edu/ArtSchoolforChildren

BayousphereBayousphere is a literary arts magazine by UHCL students. Submissions are accepted from members of the community, students, faculty, staff and UHCL alumni.

Final issue publishes September 2011

www.uhcl.edu/bayousphere

The Space Shuttle in Retrospectby John Shannon, space shuttle program manager, and John McCullough, flight director, NASA Johnson Space CenterThursday, January 55:30-7 p.m.Bayou Building, Garden Room

Finding Reliable Health Informationby Jerah Thomas, M.D. AndersonFriday, January 610:30 a.m. – noonFreeman Branch Library

Using the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Researchby Susan Kaufman, manager, Clayton LibraryMonday, January 910-11:30 a.m.Melvin Knapp Center

Gizmo GuysSaturday, November 197 p.m.Bayou Building, Bayou Theater

According to the New York Times, Gizmo Guys are, “Jugglers whose props are just the beginning.” Barret Felker and Allan Jacobs have performed their special blend of juggling and comedy since 1987. This comedic duo has performed around the world including televised performances on HBO, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. The Gizmo Guys performance will be great fun for the whole family.

“Farewell” Haydn, Hello Mozart Thursday, January 198 p.m.Bayou Building, Bayou Theater

The “Farewell” Symphony is famous for its unusual ending in which musicians depart the stage one by one, leaving two muted violins to finish the symphony. Enjoy this unique experience alongside Mozart’s Sinfonia Concerante, a concerto for violin and viola.

James Houston Turner Presentation and Book SigningUHCL alumnus and author James Houston Turner will kick off the book tour for his novel, “Department Thirteen,” with a special presentation in the Garden Room and reception and book signing in Atrium I.

September 156-8 p.m.Bayou Building, Garden Room and Atrium I

Celebrating Shuttle: An American IconUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake and NASA Johnson Space Center are hosting a NASA photo exhibit celebrating the 30-year legacy of the space shuttle program with images from all 135 shuttle missions.

Through September 28Bayou Building, Atrium II, Levels II and III

www.uhcl.edu/celebratingshuttle

Veterans Day CelebrationThe university’s annual celebration is a moving tribute to all veterans. This event is free and open to the public.

November 1110:30 a.m. – noonUHCL, Liberty ParkRain Location: Bayou Building, Atrium I

www.uhcl.edu/veteransday