While these creatures may have sprouted from Tishkov's imagination, they are rooted in the ancient Russian folklore that he absorbed while growing up in the Urals. Thursday, Jan. 9. He will explore how the strange and marvelous natural phenomena and fascinating folk legends of the Urals influenced his art. After the lecture, Tishkov will sign copies of the exhibition catalogue. Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Admission is free.
1977 S. Campus Drive on Arts Circle. This concert, part of Pick-Staiger's Performance Series, features Beethoven's Sonatas op. 54 and op. The Quintet of the Americas presents ceremonial music of North and South American peoples, using ancient and indigenous instruments and lively dance. Violinist Blair Milton, assistant professor of music, will join pianist Andrea Swan and cellist Marc Johnson of the renowned Vermeer Quartet to perform Haydn's Piano Trio in E minor, Hob.