Torben Eskerod offers a succinct vision of humankind through a collection of black and white portraits of nuns, friends and death masks in the collection, Equivalents. The Galleries of Texas Tech University will present the exhibit April 13-May 1 in the Folio Gallery. The portraits present compelling faces with unique expression and physical traits while identifying each subject s individuality. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Eskerod has received numerous honors and awards including the John Kobal Portrait Award from London s National Portrait Gallery. The gallery is located in the Art Building, at 18th Street and Flint Avenue, on the Texas Tech campus.
Admission is free.
The Texas Medical Association students and the health sciences center will co-host the City Lights 2001 Charity Ball March 31, Saturday, at the Holiday Inn Park Plaza Hotel, located at 3201 S. Loop 289. All proceeds will benefit Lubbock s Women s Protective Services, Prevent Blindness Texas and Catholic Family Services. The evening s events will include a silent auction, dinner and live music. Ticket sales will end March 30. Black tie is optional.