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World Views: Maps and Atlases From Home to Research Library,
through December 31. This exhibition spans the 15th through 20th
centuries, demonstrating the uses of maps for recording, disseminating,
and studying world views. Special Collections; call 773/702-8705.
Les Arts Florissants, November 8 at 8 p.m. The University
of Chicago, Symphony Center, and Ravinia present this Baroque vocal
and instrumental ensemble performing a semi-staged production of
Purcell’s opera King Arthur. Symphony Center; call 773/702-8068.
The Many Millennia at the Third Millennium, November 11
at 5:30 p.m. In this Cityfront Forum, professor Martin Marty, PhD’56,
discusses current approaches to the meaning of the millennium, how
they relate to one another, and what they forecast for the U.S.
Gleacher Center; call 800/997-9689.
Moshekwa Langa, November 14 through December 31. This is
the Midwest museum debut of South African artist Langa, whose work
explores his expatriation and emigration, incorporating many materials
and media, from photography to collage and video. Renaissance Society;
call 773/702-8670.
Endgame, November 17–20 at 8 p.m. University
Theater presents Nobel laureate Samuel Beckett’s “theater
of the absurd” portrayal of human existence. Reynolds Club;
call 773/702-7300.
Y2K B.C.—The World 4,000 Years Ago, December 4 from
9:30 a.m to 4 p.m. The Oriental Institute and the Graham School
offer a symposium on the year 2000 B.C. University faculty and guest
lecturers discuss the world’s earliest civilizations and their
legacies to modern arts, sciences, politics, and religion. Breasted
Hall; call 773/702-9507.
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