Knowledge at Work: the University of Illinois at 150 opens soon! Join us for exhibit-related programming all semester. Event details can be found on the calendar at www.spurlock.illinois.edu/events/#ui150.  Look for more events in spring and summer.

Exhibit Opening Weekend:

Reception: Friday, September 22 5:00-8:00

Family day: Saturday, September 23 1:00–3:30

Exhibit tours: Sunday, September 24 1:00–3:30

Cultural Celebrations Performance Series:  4th Sunday of the month 1:00–1:45pm.  The family-friendly Cultural Celebrations Performance Series highlights music, dance, and storytelling from around the world on the 4th Sunday of the month 1:00–1:45pm. This series continues through the fall semester:

September 24: Jason Finkelman:  A Philadelphia-born percussionist, Finkelman performs on African and Brazilian instruments handcrafted by African percussionist and instrument maker Adimu Kuumba. Finkelman specializes in the berimbau, a musical bow originating in Africa and recognized today in the accompaniment of the martial art capoeira. Finkelman's artistic concerns focus on improvised music, cross-cultural collaborative projects, and composition for dance, theater, and film.