Calendar of Events

8:00 PM - Johnson Theatre: Seacoast Big BandDave Seiler, director

7:00 PM - Johnson Theatre: UNH Choral Gala Concert

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre: Audition information for the main stage productions produced by the Theatre and Department.

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM - Memorial Union Building Granite State Room: Election 2020 U.S. Foreign Policy ForumPresented by the University of New Hampshire and the Council on Foreign Relations How will ongoing trade tensions affect global economies? What would a smaller U.S. presence in the Middle East mean? How serious is climate change and what should world leaders do about it? How should U.S. foreign policy address human rights? Join us at UNH Durham on January 30 at 6:00 p.m. for an in-depth, nonpartisan conversation on these and other critical foreign policy challenges facing the 2020 New Hampshire Primary candidates. Panelists Richard N. Haass, President, Council on Foreign Relations Jeh Charles Johnson, Partner, Paul, Weiss Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; Former Secretary of Homeland Security; Member, Board of Directors, Council on Foreign Relations Meghan L. O’Sullivan, Jeane Kirkpatrick Professor of the Practice of International Affairs, Harvard Kennedy School Wendy R. Sherman, Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group; Director, Center for Public Leadership, and Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School Moderator to be announced

8:00 PM - Bratton Recital Hall: Faculty Concert Series: Mark Zielinski, trumpet

2:00 PM - Johnson Theatre: UNH Faculty Concert Series: Margaret Herlehy, oboe and Janet Polk, bassoonwith Daniel Weiser, piano

7:00 PM - Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre: TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE FREE Avner Eisenberg in Exceptions to Gravity is a reminder of the theatrical power that can reside in a single charismatic performer who touches the heart. A master of the art of physical comedy, Avner weaves a spell of poetic simplicity in a show of hilarious predicaments. Avner Eisenberg was described by New York Magazine as “a clown for the thinking man.” His show Avner the Eccentric was a hit of the 1984-1985 Broadway season. He appeared again on Broadway in Ghetto and The Comedy of Errors. Avner is widely known for his scene-stealing portrayal of the holy man in the Michael Douglas film The Jewel of the Nile. Avner studied with Jacques Lecoq from 1971 to 1974. Since then, he has developed a unique physical approach to comedy and acting that he teaches in workshops around the world. Avner continues to tour his one-man show internationally and has won awards at the Edinburgh Festival, the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival, and the Festival Internacional de Pallassos in Barcelona. He won the “Snow Star” for comedy in Switzerland, and the “Lachmesse” award in Germany. There will also be a workshop on Sat Feb 8 from 1-4pm. There will be a sign-up sheet posted for that.

2:00 PM - Bratton Recital Hall: UNH Faculty Concert Series: David Newsam, guitar

8:00 PM - Bratton Recital Hall: UNH Faculty Concert Series: Faculty Composers Concert

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Murkland Hall room 110: Professor of English Siobhan Senier will deliver the annual Lindberg Lecture: Breaking the Build: Digital Humanities and (Re)Constructing Community in the Neoliberal University A reception will be held for Professor Senier at 12:40 p.m. in Murkland 110. The lecture will begin at 1 p.m.Siobhan Senier, professor of English, is the 2019 recipient of the Lindberg Award, given annually to the outstanding teacher-scholar in the College of Liberal Arts. Appointed to the faculty in 2000, Senier focuses on Native American literature, women's studies, sustainability and environmental studies, disability studies, and digital humanities. Her books include “Dawnland Voices: An Anthology of Indigenous Writing from New England” (University of Nebraska Press, 2014), which serves as a model for community-responsive scholarship and establishes Senier as one of the most authoritative scholars on Northeast Indigenous writing. The book’s innovative digital companion, dawnlandvoices.org, is both a literary magazine and an archive of Native American literature from New England. Senier is currently finishing “Sovereignty and Sustainability: Indigenous New England Literary Stewardship in the 20th and 21st Centuries,” to be published by University of Nebraska Press, a book that unites Indigenous studies with ecocriticism and sustainability. The annual Gary Lindberg Award was established by the College of Liberal Arts in 1986 in memory of Professor Gary Lindberg of the Department of English. This lecture is free and open to the public. Contact Dean's Office, College of Liberal ArtsPhone: (603) 862-2062

7:00 PM - Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre: The Gate is a magical rollercoaster noir mystery tour through Japanese folklore. Directed by Saori Aoki, acclaimed for her work in Japan, USA, Canada and the UK. She started the Kaso Jogi (Virtual Ruler) theatre company to spread her unique fusion of traditional Japanese theatre with western influenced musical theatre, around the world. Audiences will be greeted by the striking original songs of Makoto Honda, and a mysterious gatekeeper welcoming “all ye corpses” with the suspect smile of one who might be an angel, a boatman on the Styx, or an emissary from hell. Breathtaking physical dance-theatre set to original music. This performance will be the world premiere English translation of this raucous adventure. Created and Directed by Guest Artists from Japan’s Kaso Jogi Theatre Company, a Cultural Stages: Woodward International Drama & Dance Initiative Production Written and Conceived by: Saori Aoki and the Kaso Jogi Theatre Company Music by Makoto Honda

7:00 PM - Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre: The Gate is a magical rollercoaster noir mystery tour through Japanese folklore. Directed by Saori Aoki, acclaimed for her work in Japan, USA, Canada and the UK. She started the Kaso Jogi (Virtual Ruler) theatre company to spread her unique fusion of traditional Japanese theatre with western influenced musical theatre, around the world. Audiences will be greeted by the striking original songs of Makoto Honda, and a mysterious gatekeeper welcoming “all ye corpses” with the suspect smile of one who might be an angel, a boatman on the Styx, or an emissary from hell. Breathtaking physical dance-theatre set to original music. This performance will be the world premiere English translation of this raucous adventure. Created and Directed by Guest Artists from Japan’s Kaso Jogi Theatre Company, a Cultural Stages: Woodward International Drama & Dance Initiative Production Written and Conceived by: Saori Aoki and the Kaso Jogi Theatre Company Music by Makoto Honda

8:00 PM - Bratton Recital Hall: Faculty Concert Series: Mark Shilansky, jazz piano

7:00 PM - Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre: The Gate is a magical rollercoaster noir mystery tour through Japanese folklore. Directed by Saori Aoki, acclaimed for her work in Japan, USA, Canada and the UK. She started the Kaso Jogi (Virtual Ruler) theatre company to spread her unique fusion of traditional Japanese theatre with western influenced musical theatre, around the world. Audiences will be greeted by the striking original songs of Makoto Honda, and a mysterious gatekeeper welcoming “all ye corpses” with the suspect smile of one who might be an angel, a boatman on the Styx, or an emissary from hell. Breathtaking physical dance-theatre set to original music. This performance will be the world premiere English translation of this raucous adventure. Created and Directed by Guest Artists from Japan’s Kaso Jogi Theatre Company; a Cultural Stages: Woodward International Drama & Dance Initiative Production, Written and Conceived by: Saori Aoki and the Kaso Jogi Theatre Company, Music by Makoto Honda

12:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre: Audition information for the main stage productions produced by the Theatre and Department.

7:00 PM - Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre: The Gate is a magical roller coaster noir mystery tour through Japanese folklore. Directed by Saori Aoki, acclaimed for her work in Japan, USA, Canada and the UK. She started the Kaso Jogi (Virtual Ruler) theatre company to spread her unique fusion of traditional Japanese theatre with western influenced musical theatre, around the world. Audiences will be greeted by the striking original songs of Makoto Honda, and a mysterious gatekeeper welcoming “all ye corpses” with the suspect smile of one who might be an angel, a boatman on the Styx, or an emissary from hell. Breathtaking physical dance-theatre set to original music. This performance will be the world premiere English translation of this raucous adventure. Created and Directed by Guest Artists from Japan’s Kaso Jogi Theatre Company; a Cultural Stages: Woodward International Drama & Dance Initiative, Production Written and Conceived by: Saori Aoki and the Kaso Jogi Theatre Company, Music by Makoto Honda

7:00 PM - Paul Creative Arts Center Johnson Theatre: The Gate is a magical rollercoaster noir mystery tour through Japanese folklore. Directed by Saori Aoki, acclaimed for her work in Japan, USA, Canada and the UK. She started the Kaso Jogi (Virtual Ruler) theatre company to spread her unique fusion of traditional Japanese theatre with western influenced musical theatre, around the world. Audiences will be greeted by the striking original songs of Makoto Honda, and a mysterious gatekeeper welcoming “all ye corpses” with the suspect smile of one who might be an angel, a boatman on the Styx, or an emissary from hell. Breathtaking physical dance-theatre set to original music. This performance will be the world premiere English translation of this raucous adventure. Created and Directed by Guest Artists from Japan’s Kaso Jogi Theatre Company; a Cultural Stages: Woodward International Drama & Dance Initiative Production, Written and Conceived by: Saori Aoki and the Kaso Jogi Theatre Company, Music by Makoto Honda

5:00 PM - Paul Creative Arts Center Hennessy Theatre: The culmination of our students' hard work is presented in the form of a showcase performance open to the public. Come join us and share our students' enthusiasm and excitement as they present their work.

8:00 PM - Johnson Theatre: UNH Wind SymphonyAndrew Boysen Jr., conductor

8:00 PM - Johnson Theatre: UNH Jazz BandsNathan Jorgensen, director