NEW VIEWS OF HIDDEN WORLDS - Dr. Kevin Baines of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory will present new images of Venus and Saturn obtained by the Venus Express and Cassini orbiters. "What Physicists Do" lecture series. 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 6, Darwin 103. (707) 664-2119.
OVERVIEW OF AUTISM THEORIES & INTERVENTIONS: FACT-SHEETS ON CURRENT RESEARCH & APPLICATIONS - Lecture by Sonoma State University students in PSY 490.5, Autism: Theory & Interventions. Collaborative Autism Training and Support Program. 9-11:40 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Student Union Multipurpose Room, (707) 664-2402.
ONE THOUSAND YEARS BEFORE CLOVIS: PEOPLE AND PALEOENVIRONMENT AT WINTER LAKE, OREGON - Lecture by Dorothy Freidel of the Geology department. Social Science Brown Bag Lecture Series. Noon, Tuesday, Nov. 7, Stevenson 2011, (707) 664-2112.
POSITIVE AGING FOR WOMEN - Shirlee Zane, M.A. discusses some of the latest research in the field of gerontology that addresses who ages well and why. Women and Gender Studies lecture series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Darwin 29. (707) 664-2306.
GERMÁN HERRERA - Herrera uses digital technology to merge elements, textures, and symbols, creating images that are ambiguous and dreamlike. Born in Mexico City, Herrera has had a long career as a photographer. Visiting Artists Lecture Series. Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 7, Art 108. (707) 664-2364.
"JACK LONDON, RUSSIAN, AND AMERICA" - Panel discussion moderated by Jonah Raskin, Communications Dept. features four Russian opera and theater directors: Denis Severinov, Artistic Director, Chelyabinsk Opera and Ballet Theater; Lyudmila Namsarayeva, Director, Buryatia State Opera and Ballet Theater; Ara Karapetyan, Managing Director, Moscow Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko Musical Theater; and Mikhail Astanin, Director, Astrakhan Opera and Ballet Theater. 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, Jack London Room, third floor south, University Library. Karen Brodsky, (707) 664-4240.
LAWS OF SINES AND COSINES AS TAUGHT BY BARTHOLEMAUS PITICUS - Lecture and discussion by Clement Falbo, Professor Emeritus at Sonoma State University. Math Colloquium. 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, Darwin 103, (707) 664-3324.
"WHEN THE LEVEES BROKE" DISCUSSION PANEL AND TOY DRIVE KICK-OFF - The American Multicultural Studies Club hosts this event with clips of the film, discussion panel, art from the Gulf Coast and a toy drive to send to the Gulf Coast. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, Cooperage.
ROOT HERBIVORY IN TEXAN SABANNAS: THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF JUNE BEETLE LARVAE IN PLANT COMMUNITY SERVICE - Lecture by Dr. Shawn Brumbaugh of the Santa Rosa Junior College. Biology Colloquium. Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9. Darwin 103. (707) 664-2189.
AUTOMATA EXTRACTION AND VERIFICATION FOR HYBRID SYSTEMS - Aaron Diaz of Santa Clara University discusses hybrid systems and the various components involved. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, Nov. 9, Darwin 102. (707) 664-2667.
EXPLORING INDIA AND ASIA - Laxmi Tewari of the Music Department presents "Open Your Heart and So Will Everyone Else" and Rashmi Singh of the Philosophy Department discusses "India Past and Present" Noon-1:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9. Schulz 3001. University Library lecture series. Karen Brodsky, (707) 664-4240.
THE HARMONISTS - This film tells the true story of a famous German sextet, five vocals and piano, the "Comedian Harmonists", from the day they met first in 1927 to the day in 1934, when they become banned by the upcoming Nazis. German Film Series. Admission free. Films shown with English subtitles. 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, Erin Fisher Room second floor of Student Union. Michaela Grobbel, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, (707) 664-2637.
NOVEMBER NOIR NIGHTS - A deported gangster's plan to re-enter the USA involves skulduggery at a Mexican resort, and gambler Dan Milner is caught in the middle. Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 10. Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-2606.
ON LINE: CONTEMPORARY DRAWING - Features the work of nineteen artists from throughout the United States and beyond who have made drawing a primary means of expression. Most of the artists in On Line are just beginning to build solid reputations in the art world and may be unfamiliar to Bay Area audiences. The exhibit runs from Nov. 2-Dec. 10. Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, Noon-4 p.m., University Art Gallery, (707) 664-2295.
