MELANIE KENT STEINHARDT: THE LIFE AND ART OF AN EMIGRE - The University Library Art Gallery at Sonoma State University will be exhibiting the artworks of Melanie Kent Steinhardt (1899-1952) through March 24. Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m. University Library Art Gallery, (707) 664-4240.
LOVE AND BEAUTY IN TURBULENT TIMES - Pianist Marilyn Thompson and Contralto Karen Clark will explore the music of such noted composers as Mozart, Mahler, Brahms, Debussy and Ravel. $10 general admission; $8 faculty, alumni and staff; $6 seniors and students; SSU students admitted free. 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, Ives Hall, (707) 664-2353.
KAFFEESTUNDE - Weekly informal German conversation for those who enjoy the German language, want to brush up on their German skills or would like to learn more about the language. Noon, Tuesday, Feb. 21, Charlie Brown's Cafe, (707) 664-2637.
CAUSERIE - Weekly French conversation hour in the "Salon bleu" of the SSU Student Union. All are invited to attend. Noon, Tuesday, Feb. 21, SSU Student Union, (707) 664-4177.
ANN BANNON: "FROM 'SLEAZE' TO CLASSICS: THE BEEBO BRINKER CHRONICLES - The Beebo Brinker Chronicles are part of the infamous lesbian "pulp fiction" genre and reveal the intensity and courage of gay love in a world that was then unrelentingly hostile. Queer Studies Lecture Series. Noon, Tuesday, Feb. 21, Carson 68, (707) 664-2840.
THE HOLOCAUST IN HISTORICAL CONTEXT - Lecture presented by Dr. Steve Bittner of SSU. Holocaust Lecture Series. 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-4076.
M*A*T*H COLLOQUIUM - Students will present projects using Mathematica from the Fall 2005 Math 180 class taught by Professor Elaine McDonald at SSU. 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, Stevenson 1002, (707) 664-2368.
THE PARTY'S OVER: OIL, WAR AND THE FATE OF INDUSTRIAL SOCIETIES - Lecture by Dr. Richard Heinberg of the New College of California. Biology Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Feb. 23, Stevenson 1002, (707) 664-2189.
JEAN-BAPTISTE LABAT'S CRUISES IN THE CARIBBEAN, OR, HOW ONE GETS TO KNOW THE OTHER IN 17TH CENTURY MARTINIQUE - Lecture by Suzanne Toczyski of the SSU Modern Languages & Literatures department. Arts and Humanities Forum. Noon, Thursday, Feb. 23, Schulz 1121, (707) 664-2146.
THE RIVER - Jean Renoir's first film in color was shot in India and is based on Rumer Godden's novel about a young girl's growing pains in a foreign land. Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, Stevenson 1002; 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-2606.
ERIC DROOKER - Renowned graphic novelist/artist/activist Eric Drooker will present his own artwork, poetry and song as well as take part in a brief book signing following his performance. Admission is free. 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24, Multi-Purpose Room, SSU Student Union, (707) 664-3184.
