News Briefs and Calendar - April 18, 2008

Solaris Woodwind Quintet to Perform April 20
The Solaris woodwind quintet presents an evening of classical and contemporary works on Sunday, April 20 at 3 p.m. in The University of Akron School of Music's Guzzetta Recital Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 330-972-7591.


Nobel-Prize Winning Economist to Speak at UA April 23
Nobel Prize-winning economist Dr. George A. Akerlof will present the 18th Emile Grunberg Lecture, titled "Economics and Identity," on Wednesday, April 23 at 2:30 p.m. in The University of Akron Student Union Gardner Theatre. The lecture is free and open to the public. For tickets, visit UA's Bierce Library or call the Department of Economics at 330-972-7546.


University Park Alliance Sponsors Business Workshop
April 24
University Park Alliance presents Steve Cook, director of the New Business Legal Clinic in the School of Law, who will discuss the legal issues involved with starting your own business from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 24, at Asian Services in Action Inc. (ASIA), 730 Carroll St., in Akron. Topics include: personal liability, business insurance, vendor's licenses and taxes.

This workshop is free and open to anyone interested in starting a small business. To learn more, e-mail scook@uakron.edu or ps21@uakron.edu.


Calendar Events

April 19
“The Creation," Akron Symphony Classic Series, 8 p.m., E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, tickets $20 to $40.

April 20
Zips baseball vs. Ohio, 1 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

UA Songfest, 6 p.m., E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.

April 21
Martin Sheen, John S. Knight Lecture, 7:30 p.m., E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall. Free tickets are available by calling 330-972-7570.

Jazz Combos, 8 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

April 22
Jazz Ensemble/Lab Band, 8 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

April 23
Zips softball vs. Dayton, 3 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

Concert Band, 8 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

April 24
Brass Choir, 8 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

April 25
Zips softball vs. Western Michigan, 1 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

"Gypsy," 8 p.m., E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, tickets $30 to $52.50.

Guitar Ensemble, 8 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

April 26
Zips softball vs. Northern Illinois, 2 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

"Gypsy," 2 and 8 p.m., E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, tickets $22.50 to $52.50.

Stroud Guitar Competition, 8 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

April 27
Zips softball vs. Northern Illinois, 1 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

Akron Youth Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m., E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, tickets TBA.

Symphonic Band, 3 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

April 28
Jazz Guitar Ensemble, 8 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

April 29
Zips baseball vs. Cleveland State, 3 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

University Singers, 7 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

Colbie Caillat, 7:30 p.m., E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, tickets $25.

April 30
Zips softball vs. Penn State, 4 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

May 1
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May 2
Zips softball vs. Toledo, 1 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

"Silver Screen Magic: Marvin Hamlisch & The University of Akron," 8 p.m., E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, tickets $20 to $25.

Guitar Ensemble, 8 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

May 3
Zips softball vs. Bowling Green State University, 2 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

Graduate Chamber Players, 3 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

May 4
Zips softball vs. Bowling Green State University, 1 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

Orchestra and Tuba Ensemble in 09, 3 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

Composer's Forum, 5:30 p.m., Guzzetta Recital Hall.

May 5
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May 6
Garrick Ohlsson, 8 p.m., E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, tickets $22 to $35.

May 7
Zips softball, MAC Tournament, time TBA, Lee Jackson Field.

May 8
Zips softball, MAC Tournament, time TBA, Lee Jackson Field.

May 9
Zips track and field, Campbell/Wright Open, all day, Lee Jackson Field.

Zips baseball vs. Kent State, 3 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

Zips softball, MAC Tournament, time TBA, Lee Jackson Field.

May 10
Commencement Ceremonies, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., E.J. Thomas Hall.

Zips track and field, Campbell/Wright Open, all day, Lee Jackson Field.

Zips baseball vs. Kent State, 1 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

Zips softball, MAC Tournament, time TBA, Lee Jackson Field.

May 11
Commencement Ceremony, 2 p.m., E.J. Thomas Hall.

Zips baseball vs. Kent State, 1 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

May 12
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May 13
Sharon Rae Dance Recital, 7 p.m., E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, tickets TBA.

May 14
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May 15
Zips baseball vs. Bowling Green, 3 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

May 16
Zips baseball vs. Bowling Green, 1 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

May 17
Zips baseball vs. Bowling Green, 1 p.m., Lee Jackson Field.

Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. The symbol “ -- ” means there are no events on campus open to the public that day.

We list only local athletic events. Many of our athletic teams travel; complete schedules and ticket prices are at http://www.gozips.com/ .

For more information about events taking place around campus, visit www.eventsatua.com .

To add an address to this list, or to be removed from it, e-mail Ken Torisky at torisky@uakron.edu .

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