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Blaffer's YAAP Wins in DC

The Young Artist Apprenticeship Program (YAAP) from Blaffer Gallery the Art Museum of the University of Houston, won a Coming Up Taller award from President Obama's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

Blaffer curator of education Katherine Veneman was personally presented with the prestigious award by First Lady Michelle Obama on November 4, 2009.

Former YAAP participant and current Texas A&M freshman Jessica Flores also accepted an individualized plaque on behalf of the program.

The prize recognizes outstanding arts and humanities programs that provide young people with learning opportunities and the ability to contribute to their communities. Blaffer Gallery also received $10,000 in support of the program.

The YAAP program was featured in the September issue of Graffit-e, the CLASS e-newsletter, for their nomination which made the free after school program one out of 50 semifinalists selected from more 400 applications submitted from across the country.

Blaffer Gallery invites the public to celebrate the Coming Up Taller award by attending the Young Artist Apprenticeship Program Fall 2009 exhibition opening at the museum on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free, and refreshments will be provided.

To learn more, visit the Blaffer Gallery website.

News

Marching for ALS

The “Spirit of Houston” marching band is making strides to raise money for the ALS Association.

Marching for ALS brings college marching bands together to raise awareness and funds in the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or "Lou Gehrig’s Disease". Each marching band member selects one football game to dedicate their performance to those living with ALS and creates a fundraising web pages which allow family and friends to donate and show their support.

For more information and make a donation visit the UH Bands website.

CLASS honors all who serve

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences would like to acknowledge the men and women who serve in our nation’s military. We thank you for your work and are grateful for your service.

CLASS is home to the Army ROTC Houston Battalion and the U.S. Air Force ROTC. Both programs participated in the Houston Veterans Day parade, in Downtown Houston on November 11. The groups marched in formation with colors to show support for the veterans of Houston.

The University offers support to student veterans and their families through the UH Veterans’ Services Office (UH VSO). Veterans’ Services Office and the Veterans Collegiate Society also paid tribute to soldiers with a day of events including an exhibition and video honoring the Buffalo Soldiers.

Visit the VSO website to learn more about their services.

Events

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The School of Theatre & Dance is kicking off the holiday season with Barbara Robinson's tale of trouble-making juvenile delinquents who find themselves in the middle of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.

The show runs from November 20 - December 5, with special showings for school groups. Visit the Theatre website for show times and ticket information.

Spirit of Houston” Concert

The Moores School of Music proudly presents the “Spirit of Houston” Concert with director David Bertman, featuring the “Spirit of Houston” Cougar Marching Band, Drum Line, Spirit on Stage (SOS), Cougar Dolls and Cougar Cheerleaders on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 pm in the Moores Opera House.

For tickets and information call 713-743-3313 and watch a trailer for the event on the UH Bands website.

Emerging Choreographers Showcase

The Center for Choreography from the UH School of Theater and Dance presents Flirting With Gravity, November 19 - 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Quintero Theatre.

The Center for Choreography is directed by Karen Stokes and emphasizes and supports the creative act of making dances as the cornerstone for artistic growth in the field of dance.

Learn more from the Center of Choreography website.