Powerhouse clarinetist and composer Kinan Azmeh strives to reach a balance between classical music, jazz, and the music of his homeland, Syria. Azmeh, who is also a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble, with whom he won a Grammy in 2017, will be joined by his CityBand ensemble for this seminar that is ideal for students studying chamber music, jazz, or composition.
Join Hancher's Micah Ariel James and Chuy Renteria for a conversation with Kinan Azmeh's CityBand about the intersection between art and identity. Hancher’s Embracing Complexity project takes a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to building understanding of contemporary Islamic cultures and Muslim identity. This conversation will be recorded for distribution on the podcast Hancher Presents.
Amb. McMullen (Ambassador in Residence, UI Department of Political Science) was the US Ambassador to the State of Eritrea, which is part of the Horn of Africa, from 2007-2010. During this presentation, he will share his experiences and insights into the politics of the Horn of Africa that contribute to the dynamic nature of war and peace in the region.
Speaker: Ambassador Ronald McMullen (Ambassador in Residence, Department of Political Science)
Light entrees, snacks, and refreshments will be available for purchase from the Stanley Café.
In celebration of Rufus Reid's residency week with Hancher The University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art will be showing its Elizabeth Catlett holdings. Dr. Joyce Tsai will pull the prints and present. Each session is limited to 25 participants. You will be contacted with a confirmation after sign up.
Rufus Reid will be a special guest on October 10 12:00pm-1:00pm. Other showings are:
Ticket Limit: Two per person.
Available in person only at the Hancher Box Office; not available by phone or online.
UI students with valid ID: Available Friday, September 21, 10 am–5:30 pm.
General public, ID required: Available Monday, September 24, 10 am–5:30 pm.
The US Southwest is a stunningly beautiful and diverse region, with dramatic variation in physical environments and human cultures that developed in place over thousands of years. Momix's Opus Cactus at Hancher illustrates the Sonoran Desert in the south; to the northeast, University of Iowa researchers have studied Puebloan communities. Archaeologist Margaret Beck will describe her research with Matt Hill into Puebloan life during the Spanish colonial era, including use of the adjacent Great Plains as a refuge.
Music therapy is provided in many settings, with a variety of individuals, to improve quality of life. Music therapy can be used in medical settings to help patients reduce pain perception and anxiety. Pain and anxiety after a surgery can be difficult for anyone to deal with, but it can be especially difficult for adolescents (and their parents) who undergo painful orthopedic surgery.
Science is brewing at Hancher’s Stanley Café! Science on Tap is an informal forum for UI researchers to engage the campus and the local community in a discussion of science in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Please join us May 3 from 5:30-6:30 pm for Science on Tap during the weekly Thursday Nights at Hancher program.
