Calendar

Friday

September 17

PERFORMANCES

Murder City Devils, Enemymine, Chokebore, Lowercase, The Lies: Concert sponsored by the WYBC Concert Committee and Performing Musicians Co-op. 8:30 p.m. Morse dining hall. $3. Call Antoine at 624-5665 for information.

The Rectangles, The Big Bad Bullocks, The 9th Wave, Philo: 9:00 p.m. Doors open 8:30 p.m. Tune Inn, 29 Center St. Over 21, $5. Under 21, $7.

Women's Slavic Chorus: Concert featuring Eastern European folk songs, followed by audition sign-ups. 7 p.m. Dwight Chapel. Free.

EVENT

Art Gallery Open House: Celebrating the reopening of YUAG's European art collection. Musical performances in the galleries. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free.

PARTIES

Black Ice Party: Featuring the best of hip-hop, salsa, and R&B. Sponsored by Lambda Psi Delta sorority and Lambda Alpha Upsilon fraternity. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. African-American cultural house, 211 Park St. Free.

Calhoun Trolley Party: Featuring the Bales-Gitlin Band. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Calhoun courtyard, or dining hall in the event of rain. Free.

Exotic Erotic: 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Timothy Dwight College. $4.

Saturday

September 18

PERFORMANCE

Fastbreak: Record release show, with very special guests Death Threat, Trial, Where Fear and Weapons Meet, and Voice of Reason. 7 p.m. Pulaski Hall, State St. $8. E-mail jayreason@aol.com for information.

EVENTS

National Society of Black Engineers Barbecue: A barbecue and informational meeting, with an opportunity to meet officers and members. 5:30 p.m. Ezra Stiles courtyard. Free, if name and social security number are e-mailed to nsbeyale@hotmail.com in advance to transfer meal.

Wooster Square Tour: A walking tour of the historic Wooster Square area, including St. Michael's Church. Sponsored by the Cultural Committee of the New Haven Columbus Day Committee. 1 p.m. Meets in front of the Columbus statue in Wooster Square along Chapel Street. Free. Call 469-0217 for information.

PARTIES

Carm Cozza Tailgate Party: In celebration of the former Yale football coach's new book True Blue. The book is available for purchase, and Coach Cozza will be present to sign his books after the game. Noon to 5 p.m. Yale University Press Tent, adjacent to Yale Bowl. Free.

Festa dell' Arte: Featuring Italian-themed entertainment and refresh-ments, and tours of European art collection. 1 to 4 p.m. Yale University Art Gallery. Free.

Free Again: A Society Electronica event, featuring DJs Andrew Kim and Kenzo and a live set by Sky. 10:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saybrook stone courtyard. Free.

MEETING

Chinese Calligraphy Club: Learn the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy. 1:30 p.m. Morse Fellows' Lounge. E-mail e-ching.ng@yale.edu for infor-mation.

DISCUSSION

"Europe Beyond 2000": A conference celebrating the new Council on European Studies. Topics include "Ethnicity, Migration, and Statehood" and "The Future of Europe." 10 a.m. to noon, and 2 to 4 p.m. Luce Hall, room 203. Free. Call 432-3410 for information.

AUDITION

The Mystery of Edwin Drood: Audition for the Dramat fall mainstage musical. A play written by Rupert Holmes and directed by Sherry Teitelbaum. Sign up for auditions on the Dramat door.

READING

Marcel Theroux: Appearance by the author of A Stranger in the Earth. 1:30 p.m. Yale Bookstore. Free. Call 777-8440.

Sunday

September 19

PERFORMANCE

Spirit: A Journey in Dance, Drums and Song: A celebration of the Native American experience, running through Sun., Sept. 26. Shubert Theater. Call 800-433-6222 for tickets and times.

Monday

September 20

PERFORMANCE

Spirit: A Journey in Dance, Drums and Song: A celebration of the Native American experience, running through Sun., Sept. 26. Shubert Theater. Call 800-433-6222 for tickets and times.

LECTURE

"The Urgency of True Revival": Speech by Dr. Michael L. Brown, the leader of the evangelic movement in Pensacola, Florida. Sponsored by the Yale Standard Bible Study. 7 p.m. SSS 114. Free. Call Helen at 865-6222 for information.

Tuesday

September 21

PERFORMANCE

Spirit: A Journey in Dance, Drums and Song: A celebration of the Native American experience, running through Sun., Sept. 26. Shubert Theater. Call 800-433-6222 for tickets and times.

LECTURE

"The Kashmir Crisis Throughout History": A Pierson Master's Tea with Miakakhakel Jilana, former army commander in Bangladesh and Amnesty International prisoner. 4:30 p.m. Pierson master's house.

Wednesday

September 22

PERFORMANCE

Spirit: A Journey in Dance, Drums and Song: A celebration of the Native American experience, running through Sun., Sept. 26. Shubert Theater. Call 800-433-6222 for tickets and times.

LECTURE

John E. Pepper: Former C.E.O and chairman of Procter & Gamble, Yale Corporation member, BK '60, gives a presentation on careers in business. 7 p.m. Rose Alumni House. Free.

EVENT

"E-Commerce": A presentation by John E. Pepper, BK '60. 11:30 a.m. General Motors Room, School of Management. Free.

Thursday

September 23

PERFORMANCE

Spirit: A Journey in Dance, Drums and Song: A celebration of the Native American experience, running through Sun., Sept. 26. Shubert Theater. Call 800-433-6222 for tickets and times.

FILM

American Beauty: A preview of the new film starring Kevin Spacey. Directed by Sam Mendes, written by Alan Ball. 7 and 10 p.m. Whitney Humanities Center. Free passes can be picked up at Commons between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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