Entertainment Briefs

Motivational Speaker

Artist and motivational speaker Eric Wahl will present his program “The Art of Vision” at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 18 in Founders Auditorium.

Art Exhibit

“Particles and Waves,” an art exhibit of paintings on laminated Plexiglas, opened Feb. 9. The artwork, by Eric Zammitt, will be on display in the Harris Art Gallery until March 7.

Faculty Recital

Paul Stein, violinist and Timothy Durkovic, pianist will perform a faculty recital as part of the Spring Concert Series. The concert will be at 8 p.m., Feb. 18 in Founders Auditorium. General Admission is $5, and is free for students.

Photo Exhibit

“Kevin Hass: Finding Color,” a photo exhibit featuring the day-to-day life in America and Cuba, is currently on display at the Irene Carlson Gallery in Miller Hall. The photos will be exhibited until Feb. 21.

Movies

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner star in the latest comic book saga turned big screen thriller “Daredevil.” The film opens today nationwide.

Academy Awards Nominations

On Tuesday, the nominees for the 75th annual Academy Awards were announced. The nominees in the Best Picture Category are “Chicago,” “Gangs of New York,” “The Hours,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” and “The Pianist.” The winners will be announced at the awards show March 23, 2003.

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