Science fiction writer John Kessell reads from his works Nov. 5 as part of the Visiting Writers Series. Spike Lee, one of Hollywood's most important and influential filmmakers in the past decade, will speak Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. in Farthing Auditorium as part of the Forum Lecture Series. For more information, call 262-4046. The gallery is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 262-3017. The Appalachian Symphony Orchestra performs Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. in Rosen Concert Hall.
Admission is free.
For details and a full listing of School of Music concerts, call 262- 3020. The brilliant play transports the audience from a 19th century Aracadian household to its descendants and explores the nature of truth and time, the difference between the classical and romantic temperaments, and the disruptive influence of sex on our lives. Call 262-3063 for more information. The School of Music presents its Opera Workshop Nov. 19-21 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. in Rosen Concert Hall. Admission is free.