Feb. 5 Judaic Studies Lecture @ DU

Rimon: Master Classes in Judaic Studies (a project of the Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Denver)
Featuring a public lecture with special visiting scholar: Professor Claire Katz
Monday, February 5, 2007 at 7 p.m.
Lindsay Auditorium, Sturm Hall 2nd Floor
University of Denver, 2000 E. Asbury Ave.

"Educating the Solitary Man: Levinas, Rousseau, and the Return to Jewish Wisdom"

Description of talk:What is the goal of education, and what if any, relationship does education have to the political community? This paper examines Emile, Rousseau's influential treatise on education, and the Jewish writings of Emmanuel Levinas, in order to explore the relationship that primary education has to the development of the political community and the ethical responsibility of all its citizens.

All events are free and open to the public; however, RSVPs are required, as space is limited. Please call 303.871.3660 or email palarsen@du.edu by February 1, 2007.

http://www.du.edu/cjs/suggested_readings_and_guiding_questions.html

Feb. 3 Community Dance @ Mercury Cafe

From the Mercury Cafe's e-newsletter:

Free Community Dance!

Let's Warm Up By Dancing!

This Saturday at 7:30, join us in a free Waltz class, followed by a free community dance.

Hope to see you,
the Mercury Cafe

Feb. 3 Full Moon Sit Meditation @ Yoga Workshop

There is monthly meditation session at Yoga Workshop to coincide with the full moon, and this month's is Saturday, Feb. 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

While officially there is no fee to participate, it is being offered in the spirit of dana, which means generosity or sharing. So share as much as you feel you can.

Feb. 3 "Went the Day Well?" @ Starz FilmCenter

From the Denver Film Society website:

"Went the Day Well?"

Sponsored by the Tattered Cover Bookstore. Join us as we explore the world of classic movies with Colorado Public Radio film critic Howie Movshovitz. Programs begin at 7:00pm at the Starz FilmCenter at the Tivoli. Admission is free, but tickets are required from the box office and are available ONE HOUR prior to screenings.

Saturday, February 3rd - 7:00pm - FREE!

A beautifully understated World War II movie based on a story by Graham Greene about the invasion of a British village by German soldiers. The German pose as British soldiers assigned to secure the town from the coming German counterattack. Oddly, and with touching determination, this 1942 film is narrated as if the war has already ended.

Directed by Alberto Cavalcanti
(UK, 1942, Not Rated, 92min)

Feb. 3 "The Last Unicorn" @ Starz FilmCenter

This week's Kids First! movie selection at the Denver Film Society is "The Last Unicorn." It's being billed as the 25th Anniversary edition, which I guess is fair if IMDB.com is to be trusted. But I have no recollection of this movie from 1982, which was probably the apex of my cohort's obsession with all things unicorn-, rainbow-, and Pegasus*-related. You'd think at least one of us would have gone to see it in the theaters?

Two showings, at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

* OK, so maybe I was the only one into Pegasus. I was just trying to find a new angle on an already exhausted trend.

Feb. 3 One Penny Day @ MCA Denver

And as if to prove that the first weekend of the month belongs to the fine arts community, this Saturday, February 3, is an almost-free day at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver -- admission for non-members is one penny. (On the MCAD website, go to Visitor Information and then Admission.)

Feb. 3 Free First Saturday @ Denver Art Museum

Saturday, February 3 is an SCFD-funded day of free admission to the Denver Art Museum.