NATURAL WONDERS A visit to the UC Botanical Garden is always an exercise in amazement. The garden’s collection of thousands of plants from around the world grabs the senses and immerses them into sights, shapes, and smells. Now a number of artists have built site-specific installations in the garden, drawing their inspiration from the various exotic plants. Their work is on display at In Natural Discourse: Artists, Architects, and Scientists in the Garden, an exhibit that runs through Jan. 20, 2013.
DANCING THROUGH SPACE The main lobby of the Ed Roberts campus is a beautiful, light-filled space centered around an eye-catching red spiral ramp leading to the second floor. On Saturday, July 21 at 3 pm, the lobby will also become a performance space as PACES: dance and poetry hosts a benefit for The Center for Accessible Technology. Come hear Alan Bern read his poetry, watch Lucinda and Joe Weaver dance, view Matthias Oppliger’s images, and listen to Gael Alcock play the cello. The multi-art, multi-media performances will drift throughout the building, providing an informal tour and celebration of the premises.(...)
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