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Abbondànza, a night like no other

trevor.kenney — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:46:02 +0000

Fine arts professors, students and a local restaurant have once again joined forces for a good cause – fine arts student scholarships.

The 12th annual Abbondànza, an evening of gourmet food, fine arts and fun fills CoCo Pazzo Italian Café on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m.

"We are pleased to participate in this exciting event," says Tony Rose, CoCo Pazzo co-owner. "It is unlike anything else that goes on in this city!"

The annual Abbondànza evening is one of the most anticipated events of the year.

The festivities include a unique menu highlighting the cuisine of Italy prepared by CoCo's expert chefs, accompanied by tasty music, works of art, drama and humour provided by the Faculty of Fine Arts. Guests vote in a most unusual way for their favourite course and the evening ends with the presentation of the Abbondànza Culinary Trophy, which hangs prominently in the restaurant for the rest of the year.

"We have some good news we want to share with everyone," says Doug MacArthur, Abbondànza Organizing Committee Chair. "Abbondànza is Italian for abundance and thanks to the abundant support from the community, we are approaching our $1-million goal for the Abbondànza Endowment Fund."

Creating an endowment fund ensures that donations in support of student scholarship continue to work far into the future.

"If anyone in the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community wants to support our students and help us reach our goal a little faster, they are welcome to make a donation to the Abbondànza Endowment Fund," says MacArthur. "No gift is too small or too large."

Cash and cheque donations can be dropped off in W627 or faculty and staff can use the handy payroll deduction option available through the Bridge (www.uleth.ca/bridge/sos) by clicking Abbondànza Endowment Fund in the gift designation section.

Tickets for Abbondànza 2013 are $150 (include $75 income tax receipt). Call Katherine Wasiak at 403-329-2227 as soon as possible for tickets, as very few remain.

This story first appeared in the January 2013 edition of the Legend. To view the full issue in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Abbondànza is all about abundance

trevor.kenney — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:24:08 +0000

For the past 11 years, Faculty of Fine Arts professors, staff, students and a local restaurant have joined forces for a good cause – fine arts student scholarships.

The 11th annual Abbondànza, an evening of gourmet food, fine arts and fun fills CoCo Pazzo Italian Café on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m.

"We are pleased to participate in this exciting event," says Tony Rose, CoCo Pazzo co-owner. "It is unlike anything else that goes on in this city!"

Chef Ken Kain, left, and CoCo Pazzo co-owners Tony Rose and Rocco Suriano with the Abbondànza Culinary Trophy.

The festivities include a unique menu highlighting the cuisine of various regions of Italy prepared by CoCo's expert chefs coupled with tasty music, works of art and humour provided by the Faculty of Fine Arts. Guests get to vote in a most unusual way for their favorite course and the evening ends with the presentation of the Abbondànza Culinary Trophy, which hangs prominently in the restaurant for the rest of the year.

"Abbondànza is Italian for abundance and we have received an abundance of support from the community, for which we are grateful," says Doug MacArthur, Abbondànza committee chairperson. "To date, 34 students have received scholarships totaling $26,000. All the donations go directly to the Abbondànza Endowment fund that will continue to support students far into the future."

Tickets for the event are priced at $125 each and include a $60 income tax receipt.

There are very few tickets left for the event. To book yours, call Katherine Wasiak at 403-329-2227.

This story first appeared in the December 2011 issue of the Legend. If you'd like to see the full issue in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Abbondanza

trevor.kenney — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:22:32 +0000

For the past 10 years, Faculty of Fine Arts professors, staff, students and a local restaurant have joined forces for a good cause – fine arts student scholarships.

The 10th Anniversary of Abbondànza, an evening of gourmet food, fine arts and fun fills CoCo Pazzo Italian Café on Saturday, Jan. 29.

"We are pleased to participate in this exciting event," says Tony Rose, CoCo Pazzo co-owner. "It is unlike anything else that goes on in this city."

The festivities include a unique menu highlighting the cuisine of various regions of Italy prepared by CoCo's expert chefs. Music, works of art and humour are all provided by the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Guests get to vote in a most unusual way for their favourite course and the evening ends with the presentation of the Abbondànza Culinary Trophy, which hangs prominently in the restaurant for the rest of the year.

"Abbondànza is Italian for abundance, and we have received an abundance of support from the community, for which we are grateful," says Doug MacArthur, Abbondànza Committee Chairperson.

To date, 29 students have received scholarship totaling $22,000.

"All the donations go directly to the Abbondànza Endowment fund that will continue to support students far into the future."

Tickets are $125 (include $60 income tax receipt). There are a very few tickets left for the event, and for more information, call Katherine Wasiak at 403-329-2227.

Performing Arts events

trevor.kenney — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:30:19 +0000

THEATRE & MUSIC

November 22
Ode to Joy
(Beethoven's Symphony #9)
8 p.m., Southminster United Church
Lethbridge Symphony and Vox Musica with soloists Janet Youngdahl, soprano; Sandra Stringer, mezzo-soprano; Blaine Hendsbee, tenor; and George Evelyn, bass-baritone. Tickets: 403-329-7328.

November 23-27
Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind (English Translation by Jonathan Franzen)
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre
Written in 1891 and not performed uncensored for decades, this "children's tragedy" is as much a statement about sexual morality and bourgeois hypocrisy today as it was a century ago. A group of teens experience a sexual awakening, becoming curious about their bodies, each other, masturbation and more. Teachers and parents fight to protect them, with both hilarious and disastrous results. Mature content.

November 26
U of L Wind Orchestra Concert
8 p.m., Southminster United Church

November 30
Magnum Mysterium (Great Mystery)
8 p.m., Southminster United Church | Vox Musica and the U of L Women's Chorus.

December 1
Birth of the Cool
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre | The U of L Jazz Ensemble performs music from the famous album Birth of the Cool and other well-known Miles Davis songs, including All Blue and So What.

December 3
Classical Percussion Concert
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre | The
U of L Percussion Ensemble performs compelling modern and classical repertoire with a touch of Christmas.

December 4 & 5
Magnificat & Messiah
8 p.m., Dec. 4 | 3 p.m., Dec. 5, Southminster United Church | The LSO with the U of L Singers perform Bach's Magnificat and the Christmas part of Handel's Messiah. Tickets: 403-329-7328. LSO Master Series

January 22
Big Band Cabaret
8 p.m., U of L Ballrooms (Students' Union Building) | Enjoy a silent auction, door prizes, and dancing to the music of the Lethbridge Big Band.

January 20-22
TheatreXtra
8 p.m., David Spinks Theatre; Matinee: 2 p.m., Jan. 22

January 22
Classical Winds
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall
Features Thomas Staples, horn; Margaret Mezei, clarinet; and Deanna Oye, piano; with friends. Faculty Artists & Friends Series

January 23
Classical Winds
2 p.m., Medicine Hat Esplanade Studio Theatre | The concert is followed by a
U of L alumni reception. Faculty Artists & Friends Series

January 27
Schubertiade
7:30 p.m., Lethbridge Public Library Theatre | A celebration of Franz Schubert's music presented by music faculty and students. Free admission.

January 28
Original Brass
8 p.m., Southminster United Church
U of L Faculty Brass Quintet: Trudi Mason, trumpet; Keith Griffioen, trumpet; Thomas Staples, horn; Gerald Rogers, trombone; Nick Sullivan, bass trombone. Tickets:
403-329-7328. LSO Chamber Series

January 29
Abbondànza
6 p.m., CoCo Pazzo Italian Café
The 10th annual memorable evening of gourmet food, fine art and fun, to raise funds for Fine Arts student scholarships. Tickets limited, book early: 403-329-2227.

February 7
Happy 50th Birthday LSO!
8 p.m., Southminster United Church
The Lethbridge Symphony, with the Musaeus String Quartet, performs works by Leonard Bernstein, Tchaikovsky and
U of L Professor Emeritus John-Paul Christopher Jackson. | Tickets: 403-329-7328. LSO Master Series

February 11 & 12
An Evening of Chamber Opera
8 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall
Giancarlo Menotti's comic radio opera The Old Maid and the Thief headlines this Opera Workshop performance, which also includes Samuel Barber's A Hand of Bridge and the delightful 18th century comedy La Cantarina by Franz Joseph Haydn.

February 15-19
The Seagull by Anton Chekhov
8 p.m., David Spinks Theatre
Konstantin loves his mother but is jealous of her fame and depressed about his lack of success as a playwright. He despises the celebrated young writer who lives with her and seems to have captured the attention of the girl he adores. Passions abound and idealism is challenged by triviality in this absorbing drama from the master of comic realism.

ART

November 20
Button Making with Trap/door
What's the most creative thing you can fit onto a 1" round button? Here's a great way to test your eye for things on a smaller scale. Buttons are $1 each, or 5 for $3. All the proceeds go to Trap/door Artist Run Centre.

January 15
Prairie Ink Drawings
In celebration of A Little History on the Prairies, you can make your own prairie ink – just like they did waaaaaay back when. Use your ink to draw a prairie landscape that may or may not contain a little house!

February 5
Printmaking
An annual favourite, all materials are provided and it's easy to do, not to mention lots of fun.

EXHIBITIONS

U of L Main Gallery

November 5 to January 7
Promising Objects

January 14 to February 25
A Little History on the Prairies

HELEN CHRISTOU GALLERY

October 29 to January 14
Lethbridge National Park
(art + people = x series)

January 21 to April 8
Projects by Museum Studies Interns

For more information about any of these events, visit:
www.ulethbridge.ca/finearts/events

For a look at the full issue of SAM in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Scholarships get a boost from CoCo Pazzo

trevor.kenney — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:26:50 +0000

Fine arts professors, students and a local restaurant have once again joined forces for a good cause – fine arts student scholarships.

The 9th annual Abbondànza, an evening of gourmet food, fine arts and fun fills CoCo Pazzo Italian Café on Sunday, Feb. 28, beginning at 6 p.m.

"We are pleased to participate in this exciting event," says Tony Rose, CoCo Pazzo co-owner. "It is unlike anything else that goes on in the city."

The festivities include a unique menu that highlights the cuisine of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy's most northeastern region. Prepared by CoCo's expert chef, the food combines with tasty music, works of art, and humour provided by the Faculty of Fine Arts.

Guests vote in a most unusual way for their favorite course and the evening ends with the presentation of the Abbondànza Culinary Trophy, which hangs prominently in the restaurant for the rest of the year.

"All the funds raised go into an endowment for student scholarships in art, music drama and music," says Doug MacArthur, Abbondànza committee chairperson. "Abbondànza is Italian for abundance and we have received an abundance of support from the community, for which we are grateful."

Tickets are priced at $125 (include $60 income tax receipt) apiece with only a very few remaining available. To purchase tickets, contact Katherine at 403-329-2227.

Events Calendar - February

trevor.kenney — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 22:58:11 +0000

Pronghorn Athletics

Women's Hockey
Feb. 5-6 | Alberta vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m. nightly at Nicholas Sheran Arena

Feb. 19 | Calgary vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m. at Nicholas Sheran Arena

Men's Hockey
Feb. 12-13 | Regina vs. Pronghorns
7 p.m. nightly at Nicholas Sheran Arena

Feb. 26-27 | Saskatchewan vs. Pronghorns | 7 p.m. nightly at Nicholas Sheran Arena

Basketball
Feb. 13 | Calgary vs. Pronghorns
Women's game 6 p.m.; Men's game 8 p.m. at 1st Choice Savings Centre gym

Lectures

Feb. 3 | Lunch and Learn
Identity Theft: Knowledge and Perevention presented by Internal Auditor Sonya von Heyking and Darren Schell, Internal Technology
12 p.m., D634

Feb. 4 | Department of English & Faculty of Education
Author Charles Noble reads from his selected poems and manifesto
3:30 p.m., AH100

Feb. 5 | Art Now: Francois Morelli
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Feb. 8 | Reviewing Canada's Civic Core | Ray Pennings examines trends of volunteering, philanthropy and civic participation in Canada | 4 p.m., TH201

Feb. 8 | Architecture & Design Now: Allan Collier | 6 p.m., C610

Feb. 10 | Art Now: Duncan MacDonald | Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Feb. 12 | Art Now: Jim Logan
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Feb. 22 | Art Now: Christine Ziedler
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Feb. 22 | Architecture & Design Now: Christine Ziedler | 6 p.m., C610

Feb. 24 | Women Scholars Speaker Series | Manliness and Citizenship: Conscientious Objection in Canada During the First World War
Noon, Students' Union Ballroom A

Feb. 24 | Art Now: Peter White
Noon, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Mar. 1 | Architecture & Design Now: Daniel Heaton | 6 p.m., C610

Performances

Feb. 2 | MBF and The Loud Love Choir | 8 p.m., The Zoo

Feb. 5 | How Do I Love Thee?
Romantic music and songs presented by U of L music faculty and students | 7:30 p.m., Lethbridge Public Library Theatre

Feb. 8 | Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra | Glen Montgomery (Music), guest artist on piano
8 p.m., Southminster Church

Feb. 9 | Music at Noon: Dr. Sandra Stringer (mezzo-soprano) and John Conlon (baritone) | 12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Feb. 9-13 | Hair
Experience the 1960s through this classical rock opera | 8 p.m. nightly, ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Theatre, except Feb. 12 shows at 7 p.m. and midnight

Feb. 12 | Sing, Sing, Swing
Featuring the U of L Jazz Ensemble
7 p.m., Gem of the West Museum, Coaldale

Feb. 23 | Music at Noon: Musaeus String Quartet with Sarah Gieck (flute) | 12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Mar. 2 | Music at Noon: Eve Egoyan (piano) | 12:15 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Recital Hall, W570

Miscellaneous

Feb. 2 | Student Speaker Challenge
How Education Benefits the World – Quarter-final | 12:15 p.m., Galileo's Gallery

Feb. 2 | Management Career Information Evening | Featuring BMgt alumnus and career specialist Mary Thompson | 5 p.m., Students' Union Ballroom B

Feb. 3 | Living Well Workshops for Students | Feeling good and eating well, learning strategies to promote a healthy relationship with food
Noon, TH141

Feb. 4 | Management Students' Society Burger Burnout | Free burgers for students and guest speaker | 12 p.m., Students' Union Ballroom B

Feb. 6 | Culture Vulture Saturday
Valentine's Day prints and collage
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Art Gallery

Feb. 6 | 5th Annual Rotaract Dinner & Silent Auction | Lethbridge Lodge

Feb. 10 | Living Well Workshops for Students | Stressed, practical ways to integrate stress management into an already busy schedule | Noon, TH141

Feb. 12 | Men in Nursing Day
Learn about opportunities for men in nursing | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., AH100

Feb. 22 | Who is Michael Nolan?
Come find out in the atrium at noon.

Feb. 23 | Student Speaker Challenge | How Education Benefits the World – Semifinal | 4:30 p.m., Galileo's Gallery

Feb. 24 | Living Well Workshops for Students | How to Deal with Annoying People (And Make Sure You're Not One), learning how to manage not so compatible people in your life | Noon, TH141

Through Feb. 26 | Snap, Crackle, Pop
An exhibition highlighting Alberta artists exploring the themes, iconography, materials and visual styles of popular culture | Main Gallery and Helen Christou Gallery

Feb. 27 | Everest Challenge
U of L Climbing and Rotaract clubs in support of Uphill Both Ways; Education and Relief for Children in Nepal | Ascent Climbing Centre

Mar. 2 | Student Speaker Challenge
How Education Benefits the World – Semifinal | 4:30 p.m., Galileo's Gallery

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