*All lectures and events are free unless otherwise noted.
TRIO NAVARRO - SSU's trio in residence performs a concert as part of the Resident Artist Series. 4 p.m., Sunday, April 13. Ives 119. $15 general, $12 faculty/alumni/staff, $8 seniors/students, SSU students free. (707) 664-2791.
LIGO: LASERS, OPTICS, AND INTERFEROMETRY IN THE SEARCH FOR GRAVITATIONAL WAVES - Dr. Shailendhar Saraf discusses the technological challenges in the detection of gravitational waves with a terrestrial instrument and describe the laser technology and interferometric techniques used in LIGO. 4-5:15 p.m., April 14, Darwin 103. http://phys astro.sonoma.edu/wpd/.
PAUL LOEB - Paul Loeb, author of the underground bestsellers Soul of a Citizen and The Impossible Will Take a Little While: A Citizen's Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear, explores what keeps people going despite all the obstacles. 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 14, Cooperage. No charge. Space is limited so arrive early. Associated Students Productions and Student Union, www.sonoma.edu/as/asp or (707) 664-2382.
MICROBIAL METABOLISM - Dr. Andrea K. White, Department of Biological Sciences, CSU Chico, discusses "Microbial Metabolism of Reduced Phosphorus Compounds." Biology Colloquium. Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, April 15. Darwin 103, (707) 664-2189.
"REFLECTIONS ON THE JUVENILE PAROLE ENTERPRISE" - Josh Meisel, Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies, presents a lecture describing how greater numbers of youthful offenders are being confined to secure facilities for longer periods of time and the impact of their future re-offending behavior being compromised in the absence of effective community transition and aftercare programming. Social Science Brown Bag Series. Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, April 15. Stevenson 2011.
GENOCIDE OF THE TUTSIS IN RWANDA - Mathilde Mukatabana of Consumes Community College and President of FORA: Friends of Rwanda Association presents a lecture as part of the 25th Annual Holocaust Lecture Series. 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 15. Warren Auditorium, (707) 664-4296.
ANNABETH ROSEN - Rosen received her MFA from the Cranbrook Academy of Art and since has taught at UC Davis and has become known for her skills with ceramics. Visiting Artist Lecture Series. Noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, April 15. Art 102, (707) 664-3042.
ANDREW SEAN GREER, TALES FROM A QUEER NOVELIST - The author of three books of fiction, Greer speaks about the craft of fiction writing and the ways in which queerness informs his processes and content. Queer Studies Lecture Series. Noon-12:50 p.m., Tuesday, April 15. Carson 68. (707) 664-2574.
CYCLOTOMIC POLYNOMIALS AND THE LENGTH OF THE REPEATED PORTION OF DECIMAL FRACTIONS - Dean Gooch, Mathematics Department, Santa Rosa Junior College, lectures on a simple method for determining the lengths of the repeated portions of fractions using cyclotomic polynomials. Math Colloquium. 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 16. Darwin 103, (707) 664-2368.
SACRED ECOLOGY - SPIRITUAL ENCOUNTERS WITH THE WILDERNESS - Dr. James Preston explores the wilderness theme in a variety of religions and cultures throughout the world and especially to different forms of mysticism in nature. The lecture traces the wilderness theme in American history and literature as well as examines personal relationships with nature. What is the relationship between the wilderness within and the ecological disaster that is emerging in the contemporary world? ASP Religion and Spirituality Lecture Series. Free. 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, Student Union Multi Purpose Room. (707) 664-2382.
THE CLOTHESLINE PROJECT- A T-shirt exhibit presented by Student Advocates For Education (SAFE) as a part of Sexual Assualt Awareness Month. Information about Denim Day will also be given at the table. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 16 and Thursday, April 17. Stevenson Quad. (707) 664-2217.
SIMULATING PLANETARY ENVIRONMENTS - Complex game worlds require complex dynamic simulation. This talk by Jason Shankel of Maxis describes methods for simulating atmospheric weather, ocean currents and the spread of life in a game-quality environment. Computer Science Colloquium. Noon, Thursday, April 17. Darwin 102, (707) 664-2667.
"KAISER WILLIE: W.E.B. DUBOIS AND GERMANY" - Bob Coleman Senghor (English) presents a lecture examining W.E.B Du Bois's relationship to German culture, history and politics from his early encounters in the 1880's with German romantic writers as a high student until his death in 1963. Arts and Humanities Research and Creative Works Forum. Noon, Thursday, April 17. Schulz 3001. Suzanne Toczyski, (707) 664-4177.
WEST SIDE STORY - West Side Story slams with the most dynamic music-story-dance ever created for the stage. Presented by Quantum Opera Theatre. 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 16 (preview). 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17 (Opening/Faculty-Staff Night). Evert B. Person Theatre. $15 general, $12 faculty/alumni/staff, $8 seniors/students, SSU students free. (707) 664-2353.
DAVID BERKMAN TRIO - Jazz Guest Artist Series. Workshop. 3 p.m., Concert 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 17. Warren Auditorium. $12 general, $10 faculty/alumni/staff, $8 seniors/students, SSU students free. (707) 664-2791.
SSU LANGUAGE FESTIVAL: COMPETITIONS, CABARET, INT'L DISCO! -Competitions for high school students in the morning. SSU students perform in a multi-lingual afternoon cabaret. At the end, an amazing international disco with music from around the world. 10 a.m., Saturday, April 18. Modern Languages & Literatures, (707) 664-2351.
STUART GREEN, CLASSICAL GUITARIST - Classical Guitar Guest Artist Series. 8 p.m., Friday, April 18. Warren Auditorium. $12 general, $10 faculty/alumni/staff, $8 seniors/students, SSU students free. (707)-664-2791.
ROMEO AND JULIET BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE - This guy falls for this girl, and she falls hard for him. There's trouble between their cliques, but they get it on anyway. Sex, street fights, secret potions and a not-too-happy ending. William Shakespeare's timeless classic has it all. SSU Acting Program. 8 p.m., Friday, April 18. 2 p.m., Saturday, April 19. Evert B. Person Theatre. $15 general. $12 faculty/alumni/staff, $8 seniors/students, SSU students free. (707) 664-2353.
SCENE IT MOVIE - "The Kite Runner". Based on the best -selling book by Khaled Hosseini. 9 p.m., Saturday, April 19. Cooperage.
GALLERIES
GRAFICA CONTEMPORANEA DE MEXICO - Contemporary prints from Mexico are featured with the work of thirteen emerging, mid-career, and established printmakers -artists whose work is as contemporary as it is diverse. Prints include linocuts, lithographs, aquatints, serigraphs, etchings, and even screen prints on skateboards. Curated by Carla Stone, who organized the exhibition as the cumulative project for her master's degree in Museum Studies at SFSU. Public reception, 4-6 p.m, Thursday, April 24. Exhibit runs April 7-June 30. University Library Art Gallery. Admission is free. Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; weekends, noon-5 p.m. Karen Brodsky, (707) 664-4240.
FILMS
THE INNOCENTS - Henry James' novel "The Turn of the Screw" is masterfully translated to the screen, with Deborah Kerr at her best as the English governess who witnesses two young charges being possessed by specters which may or may not be real. (1961, 99 mins). Sonoma Film Institute. 7 p.m., Thursday, April 17. Darwin 103. General admission is $5. $4.50 for non-SSU students and senior citizens, $3.50 for SFI members and children under 12. SSU students are admitted for free. (707) 664-2606.
PASSION AND POWER: THE TECHNOLOGY OF ORGASM - This intriguing film looks at the evolution of women's sexual satisfaction through one simple invention-the vibrator. The informative yet playful documentary expertly takes us through the vibrator's secret history, (2007, 74 min.). 7 p.m., Friday, April 18. Warren Auditorium. General admission is $5. $4.50 for non SSU students and senior citizens, $3.50 for SFI members and children under 12. SSU students are admitted for free. (707) 664-2606.
