Wed, October 19, 2005 at 7:30 pm
USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra: Shelly Berg, director

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

The “TJO,” renowned for its top-notch big-band sound, provides an evening of the jazz standards and new compositions.

Wed, October 19, 2005 from 9:30 pm to 11:00 pm
USC Women's Ice Hockey vs. LA Chill

Pasadena Ice Skating Center
Admission: FREE (Donations Appreciated)

USC Trojan Women's Ice Hockey club team face the Los Angeles Chill as part of club competition for the 2005-2006 season.

Thu, October 20, 2005 at 7:30 pm
USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra: Sharon Lavery, conductor

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: $18 general, $12 students and seniors, Free admission at the door with valid USC ID

In her first performance as a faculty member, Margaret Batjer, concertmaster of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, joins the USC Thornton Chamber Orchestra for an evening of high-caliber orchestral music.

Thu, October 20, 2005 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
NMR Metabonomics and Bioinformatics - a Novel Approach for the Diagnosis and Mechanistic Investigations in Liver Diseases.

Hoffman Hall, Hastings Auditorium (HMR)
Admission: Free

Dr. Claudia Zwingmann's work addressed brain metabolism changes particularly in astrocytes.

Thu, October 20, 2005 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cinematheque108: Unseen Cinema Screening and Reception

George Lucas Instructional Building (LUC)
Admission: Free

Reception begins at 6:00pm in lobby of Lucas. To be followed by screening of selected early American avant-garde films at 7:00pm in room 108. Special guests Bruce Posner and David Shepard, DVD Producers, will be in attendance for Q&A.

Fri, October 21, 2005 at 7:30 pm
USC Thornton Chamber and Concert Choirs: "In the Poet's Voice"

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

In their first concert of the season, these choirs explore music inspired by history’s great poetry, under the direction of William Dehning and Magen Solomon.

Fri, October 21, 2005, Sat, October 22, 2005 and Sun, October 23, 2005 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Loose Knit: presented by TaketheStage

GroundZero Coffeehouse
Admission: $5 suggested donation

Join us for an evening of celebrating the arts. TaketheStage Theatre Company presents Theresa Rebeck's Loose Knit, a story about 5 women and their struggles with modern life.

Sat, October 22, 2005 time TBD.
USC Football vs. University of Washington

Husky Stadium
Admission: Tickets prices will be available at www.usctrojans.com

USC grapples with the Washington Huskies among the pines of the Evergreen State.

Sat, October 22, 2005 at 7:30 pm
Metropolitan Opera Western Regional Final Auditions

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: $29 general, $24 USC faculty and staff. Student rush available at the event only.

Always a fan favorite, the Metropolitan Opera National Council returns to USC for the 49th annual search for new opera talent. Regional winners go on to compete in the National Semi-Finals and the Grand National Finals in New York City in March 2006.

Sat, October 22, 2005 from 10:00 pm to 11:30 pm
USC Women's Ice Hockey vs. Panorama

Pasadena Ice Skating Center
Admission: FREE (Donations Appreciated)

USC Trojan Women's Ice Hockey club team face Panorama City as part of club competition for the 2005-2006 season.