Thu, November 17, 2005 from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Susceptibility of Fatty Liver to TNF

Hoffman Hall, Hastings Auditorium (HMR)
Admission: Free

Jose C. Fernandez-Checa, PhD - Liver Unit, Instituto de Malaties Digestives - Hospital Clinic i Provincial, Instituto de Investigaciones Biomedicas - August Pi Suner - Barcelona, Spain

Fri, November 18, 2005 at 8:00 pm
USC Thornton Early Music Ensemble and Baroque Orchestra: James Tyler, director

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

USC's historical instrument ensembles perform vocal and instrumental works by Monn, Vivaldi, Durante and Handel.

Fri, November 18, 2005 at 8:00 pm; Sat, November 19, 2005 at 2:00 pm; Sat, November 19, 2005 at 8:00 pm; Sun, November 20, 2005 at 2:00 pm
USC Thornton Opera presents Cendrillon: Generously sponsored by Christine & Dominic Sena

Bing Theater (BIT)
Admission: $18 general, $12 students and seniors, Free admission at the door with valid USC ID.

Brent McMunn, conductor, and Ken Cazan, stage director, lead the singer-actors of the USC Thornton Opera present Massenet’s "Cendrillon," based on the tale of Cinderella, and set in a 1920s Art Deco style.

Sat, November 19, 2005 at 7:15 pm
USC Football vs. Fresno State

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Admission: Tickets available at www.usctrojans.com

The USC Trojans meet the Fresno State Bulldogs at the L.A. Coliseum.

Sun, November 20, 2005 at 4:00 pm
USC Thornton Wind Ensemble: H. Robert Reynolds, principal conductor, and Sharon Lavery, resident conductor

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: Free

In their second concert of the season, the Wind Ensemble performs classical music as written for winds, brass and percussion.

Every day from Mon, November 21, 2005 through Tue, November 22, 2005 at 5:00 pm; Mon, November 28, 2005 at 5:00 pm
Chamber Music Marathon

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

Numerous small student ensembles perform three nights of chamber music in this biannual Thornton tradition.

Tue, November 22, 2005 at 7:30 pm
USC Thornton Concert Orchestra: Sharon Lavery, music director

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: Free

This unique ensemble, comprised of USC students, faculty and the surrounding community, presents an evening of classical music.

Tue, November 29, 2005 at 7:30 pm
Afro Latin American Jazz Ensemble: Aaron Serfaty, director

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

A favorite at festivals and cultural events throughout Los Angeles, this ensemble features music that is arranged by its members.

Wed, November 30, 2005 at 7:30 pm
Choral Christmas Gala

Bovard Auditorium (ADM)
Admission: Free

The USC Thornton Chamber, Concert, Oriana and Apollo Choirs kick off the holiday season with a festive evening of choral music.

Wed, November 30, 2005 at 8:00 pm
USC Thornton Classical Guitar Department Recital: James Smith, chair

Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF)
Admission: Free

Student and faculty from Thornton’s classical guitar department present a concert that features music for large ensemble by Roland Dyens and Donald Miller, as well as pieces by Bach, Assad, Rodrigo, Johanson and others.