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›The Language of Angels

By Naomi Iizuka Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton Floyd and Delores Jones Playhouse Nov. 17-24 This cycle of ghost stories is built around the mystery of a girl who has gone missing in rural Appalachia. The play is set in the structure of a Japanese Noh drama—where time shifts and ghosts appear—and in the location of a small southern town. In this haunting, touching play, Iizuka weaves a story of grief, loss, guilt and karma. Director Curtis-Newton is a professor of acting and directing and head of directing at the UW. She also oversees the Hansberry Project, a professional African American theater lab.

›Bruce Lee Ascending

By Han Eckelberg, ’22 Odegaard Undergraduate Library This new permanent art installation on the central staircase of Odegaard was created by Han Eckelberg while he was a UW undergraduate in art and American ethnic studies. Eckelberg, now a graduate student, created the project for a class in 2020. It was embraced by his fellow students, winning Best Artwork in the 2020 UW Makers Summit. The piece pays homage to actor and martial arts legent Bruce Lee, who studied drama and philosophy at the UW in the early 1960s. Over the years, there have been several attempts to recognize Bruce Lee on campus. Now the UW community is celebrating the permanent work. The library is a resource for UW undergraduates and is currently open only to those with a Husky Card.

MXT VISUALS COURTESY OF REACH MUSIC

›An Evening with Chuck D

Feb. 9, 2023 Location to be determined Join an exciting evening with artist and activist Chuck D, the leader and co-founder of the legendary rap group Public Enemy. Best known for writing and performing music like “Fight the Power” and “Don’t Believe the Hype,” Chuck D has expanded his activism, working with Rock the Vote, the National Urban League and Partnership to End Addiction (formerly known as Partnership for a Drug-Free America). UW alum Daudi Abe, an author and historian, will guide a conversation about culture, race, gender, communication and, of course, hip-hop. The event is hosted by the Graduate School.

›The Tsutakawa Memorial Gates

By George Tsutakawa, ’37, and Gerard Tsutakawa Washington Park Arboretum In 1976, artist and UW professor George Tsutakawa designed and installed a set of bronze gates at the north entrance of the arboretum near campus. In 2020, at the start of the pandemic, the original gates were stolen and destroyed. But through public support and private donations, George’s son Gerard was able to re-create the works using his father’s original plans. The refabricated gates were completed this summer and installed in August, now in a more secure location close to the Graham Visitors Center. They are now part of the city’s permanent art collection.