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friday, december 8

The Bacon Brothers: The Yale Repertory Theatre presents the Bacon Brothers, live and in concert. 8 p.m. University Theater. $25, $15 balcony seats for students. For reservations call 432-1234.

The Blue Room: Written by David Hare. 7 and 10 p.m. Whitney Humanities Center. $2. For more information e-mail audrey.li@yale.edu.

Desdemona: Written by Paula Vogel. Directed by Nina Rastogi. 8 and 10 p.m. Nick Chapel. For reservations e-mail thomas.r.ogletree@yale.edu.

A Different Drum: Fall Dance Performance. 8 p.m. Off-Broadway Performance Space (behind Toad's). For reservations call 436-2920 or e-mail arianna.romairone@yale.edu.

The Eiffel Tower Wedding Party: Written by Jean Cocteau. Directed by Heather Violanti. 8:30 and 11 p.m. Yale Cabaret. $20 to $36, with student discounts available. For more information call 432-1234.

Free to Be...You and Me: Yale Children's Theater presents a production based on the book by the same title. Directed by Sarah Wright. 7 and 9 p.m. 248 Park St. $3 adults, $2 children. For more information call Sarah at 436-1172.

Heaven: Written by George F. Walker. Directed by Evan Yionoulis. This black comedy explores race, religion, and cultural identity through the character of Jimmy, a human rights lawyer whose life is falling to pieces. 8 p.m. Yale Repertory Theatre. $26. For more information call 432-1234.

Philharmonia Orchestra of Yale: Jung-Ho Pak, music director of the NHSO, guest conducts selections from Khachaturian and Strauss. Conducting fellow Shizuo Kuwahara conducts Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe Suite No. 2. Pre-concert conversation with Pak and Kuwahara at 7 p.m. in Morse Recital Hall. Concert at 8 p.m. Woolsey Hall.

EVENTS

Book Signing: Milford graphic designer Nancy Weber signs her new book, Poems of a Lonely Heart. 5:30 p.m. Yale Bookstore. Free.

saturday, december 9

The Bacon Brothers: The Yale Repertory Theatre presents the Bacon Brothers, live and in concert. 8 p.m. University Theater. $25, $15 balcony seats for students. For reservations call 432-1234.

The Blue Room: Written by David Hare. 7 and 10 p.m. Whitney Humanities Center. $2. For more information e-mail audrey.li@yale.edu.

Desdemona: Written by Paula Vogel. Directed by Nina Rastogi. 8 p.m. Nick Chapel. For reservations e-mail thomas.r.ogletree@yale.edu.

A Different Drum: Fall Dance Performance. 8 p.m. Off-Broadway Performance Space (behind Toad's). For reservations call 436-2920 or e-mail arianna.romairone@yale.edu.

The Eiffel Tower Wedding Party: Written by Jean Cocteau. Directed by Heather Violanti. 8:30 and 11 p.m. Yale Cabaret. $20 to $36, with student discounts available. For more information call 432-1234.

Everyone Has Lots and Lots of Sex: Written by Jonathan Bernstein. Directed by Jeremy Stacy. 7 and 10 p.m. Ezra Stiles Little Theater. $2. For reservations e-mail robert.mcginnis@yale.edu.

Free to Be...You and Me: Yale Children's Theater presents a production based on the book by the same title. Directed by Sarah Wright. 1, 3, and 7 p.m. 248 Park St. $3 adults, $2 children. For more information call Sarah at 436-1172.

Heaven: Written by George F. Walker. Directed by Evan Yionoulis. This black comedy explores race, religion, and cultural identity through the character of Jimmy, a human rights lawyer whose life is falling to pieces. 8 p.m. Yale Repertory Theatre. $26. For more information call 432-1234.

Home For the Holidays: A Pops Series concert by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. Guest conductor Jerry Steichen. Featuring songs and carols, in addition to performances by local artists and choruses. 7:30 p.m. Woolsey Hall. For tickets and information call (800) 292-NHSO or 776-1444.

EVENTS

Artists Fighting AIDS: Third consecutive year for the event, which includes AIDS Quilt panels on display, works by local artisans, a silent auction, door prizes, and refreshments. Hosted by Sister Funk. 7 p.m. Lincoln Theater. $15.

Holiday Crafts, Gift Making and Santa: The Peabody Museum holds a craft extravaganza, with materials available to make ornaments, decorations, birdfeeders, wreaths, and other items. 12:30 to 3 p.m. Peabody Museum. Free with museum admission, $3-$5. For more information call 432-5050.

Painting Exhibit: Opening reception for an exhibit of Hannah Cole's recent works. 7 to 9 p.m. Calhoun Cabaret. Free.

Residantial College Winter Balls: Colleges host balls with various themes, dancing, and live bands. 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Winter Tree Walk: Take a seasonal guided stroll through East Rock Park. Noon to 1:45 p.m. Meet at the Trowbridge Center at East Rock Park. Free. For more information call 946-6086.

FILM

Scrooge (1951): Directed by Brian Desmond-Hurst, with Alastair Sim. 2 p.m. Yale Center for British Art. Free.

sunday, december 10

A Concert of Holiday Joy: A seasonal performance by the Connecticut Chamber Orchestra. Directed by Sayard Stone. 2 p.m. Yale Center for British Art. Free.

Everyone Has Lots and Lots of Sex: Written by Jonathan Bernstein. Directed by Jeremy Stacy. 2 and 8 p.m. Ezra Stiles Little Theater. $2. For reservations e-mail robert.mcginnis@yale.edu.

Free to Be...You and Me: Yale Children's Theater presents a production based on the book by the same title. Directed by Sarah Wright. 1 and 3 p.m. 248 Park St. $3 adults, $2 children. Call Sarah at 436-1172 with questions.

New Haven Civic Orchestra Christmas Concert: Festive concert featuring pieces by Glinka, Dvorak, and Leroy Anderson. Also includes a performance by students from the Neighborhood Music School. Music director Gordon Emerson. Guest conductor Kurt Anderson. 3:30 p.m. Battell Chapel. Free.

EVENT

Take Back the Night Benefit: Event sponsored by the group that seeks to increase awareness of domestic and sexual violence. Featuring a cappella, poetry, music, spoken word, and open mic. Sign up at the Women's Center or arrive at 8 p.m. to be put on the list of performers. 8:30 p.m. Pierson Common Room. Free.

AUDITION

No Exit: Audition for a Faux Pas Production of Jean Paul Sartre's acclaimed play. Directed by Paul Koch. Sign up on the Theater Studies door. 12 to 8 p.m. WLH 202. Contact Paul at 436-1287 or paul.koch@yale.edu with questions.

monday, december 11

Guitar Chamber Music: Concert featuring chamber music for guitar ensemble and guitar with other instruments. 8 p.m. Morse Recital Hall, Sprague Memorial Hall. Free.

AUDITION

The Caucasian Chalk Circle: The Yale Dramat holds auditions for their Spring 2001 production, written by Bertold Brecht. Directed by Jay Scheib. Sign up on Dramat Door, 222 York St. For more information e-mail mollie.goldstein@yale.edu.

tuesday, december 12

The Caucasian Chalk Circle: The Yale Dramat holds auditions for their Spring 2001production, written by Bertold Brecht. Directed by Jay Scheib. Sign up on Dramat Door, 222 York St. For more information e-mail mollie.goldstein@yale.edu.

wednesday, december 13

Ex!t Players: Take a study break for this sketch comedy show. 9 p.m. Jonathan Edwards Common Room.

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