Some big international names in the theater world will be attending the 10th National Symposium of Theater in Academe at Washington and Lee University from November 11-14.

Titled "Performyth," the symposium has expanded this year to include the First International Theater Festival. All performances and events are free and open to the public, but those who wish to attend three or more events, should pay the registration fee of $50. W&L students and faculty will have free access to all events.

Details at http://www.wlu.edu/x36147.xml

This is offered at four different times: 2, 2:45, 3:30 and 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 14. Tickets are required and limited tickets are available.

The month of November is a time for celebration in the tea world. Join in the tea celebration at the Watson Pavilion and experience the study of Chado, or the Way of Tea. 

Proceeds go to the Watson Pavilion. Must call the Box Office to reserve, 540-458-8000.

The Generals play Christopher Newport at Watt Field in the first round of the NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Tournament. Game time is 11 a.m.

TICKET PRICES

Adults - $6.00
Students & Senior Citizens - $3.00
Children Age 12 & Under - $2.00

NCAA Tournament Web Site: http://www.generalssports.com/sports/wsoc/2009-10/ncaatourney/index

Tue Nov 10:    Seniors WebReg window re-opens
Wed Nov 11:   Juniors WebReg window re-opens; 
                     Senior window closes
Thur Nov 12:   Soph WebReg window re-opens; 
                     Junior window closes
Fri Nov 13:      First-years WebReg window re-opens;

                     Sophomore window closes
Sat Nov 14:     Begin WebReg Clean-up for all students
Mon Nov 16:    Intial WebReg ends at 11:59 p.m.
                     Non-registrants incur late fee

"Camino de Santiago," new paintings from Spain and France by Walter Cumming. Sept. 25-Nov. 30, 2009 in Williams Gallery, Huntley Hall.

Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

See http://williams.wlu.edu/gallery

"Portraits from Life," paintings by Michael Ananian, Sept. 1-Dec. 11, 2009--McCarthy Gallery, Holekamp Hall.

Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to the public without charge.

See http://williams.wlu.edu/gallery

Kamen Gallery Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Artist Shirley Irons is a painter and photographer who has been exhibiting, teaching, lecturing, and curating for over 25 years. She uses her paintings to “slow down, edit out, [and] look for the permanence in the transitory.” In her current series, Irons paints empty institutional spaces, such as airports, office buildings, and hospitals, along with other fragments of daily life.  The works evoke an ephemeral transcendence suspended in environments that we experience indirectly. Irons teaches at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and is represented by the Luisotti Gallery in Santa Monica, California.

Staniar Gallery is open Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Introduced in 14th-century Japan, the netsuke would hang from a kimono's obi or sash by a cord to attach the container in which Japanese men would store their personal belongings. These soon became elaborately sculpted from ivory, lacquer, wood and other exotic materials.

The netsuke in the Washington and Lee Collection come from alumnus Joseph M. Glickstein.

Kamen Gallery hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.