7 November - AGBU London Chamber Orchestra and International Armenian Soloists
Saint John Smith’s Square, London
Programme includes: Komitas, Gananchian, Hovannes, Tassone, Beethoven’s Emperor Piano Concert and young composers
Tickets from SJSS box office only
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2015 6:00 PM
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Opens 23 October 2015 until 28 February 2016 | Admission free
ST Lee Gallery, Weston Library
Opening on the 23 October, the Bodleian Libraries stunning new exhibition celebrates over two thousand years of Armenian history. Through a sumptuous display of books, manuscripts and other materials from the Libraries' rich collections, the exhibition explores the great antiquity of Armenian culture, from its first mention during the reign of King Darius I (c.550-486 BCE) to the modern republic of Armenia and its diaspora.
The exhibition also marks the personal endurance and suffering that has befallen the Armenian people. 2015 marks the centenary of the genocide against the Armenian population of the Ottoman Empire by the Young Turk government during World War I. In their honour, the Libraries are displaying over one hundred exhibits spanning two millennia of Armenian history, from rare coins and precious manuscripts to treasured objects of survivors of the 1915 genocide.
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LAST CHANCE
Admission free | Blackwell Hall, Weston Library
This fascinating display tells the story of the extensive conservation and technical analysis of the 17th-century Selden Map of China and a contemporary pair of hanging maps. Open until 11 October 2015.
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Admission free | Proscholium, Bodleian Library
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Latin American Centre at the University of Oxford, visit this special display of a spectacular painted roll from the Mixtec culture of 16th-century Mexico. Open until 1 November 2015.
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7 October | Weston Library
A fascinating free lunchtime lecture by Rita Ricketts, Blackwell's Historian, exploring how the Blackwells protested against the mindless slaughter of the Great War under the cover of publishing.
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14 October | Bodleian Library
Over 100,000 images of the Bodleian Libraries' collections are now viewable for free in one place, Digital.Bodleian.ox.ac.uk. In this free lunchtime talk, discover the work behind the scenes to bring this major project to life.
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16 October | Weston Library
Limited tickets still available for this free witness seminar. Explore the humanitarian challenges faced by the United Nations in a series of fascinating seminars with former UN employees. A special event to celebrate the UN's seventieth year.
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Various events in October | Weston Library
Join the Bodleian's Wikimedian-in-residence for a series of free edit-a-thons to celebrate the bicentenary of computer pioneer Ada Lovelace. Help improve content on women in science on Wikipedia! Various events, no experience required!
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21 October | Weston Library
Don't miss this free masterclass by Harvard academic, Professor Stephen Greenblatt. Follow the rise and fall of Adam and Eve through their depictions in rare items from the Libraries' special collections.
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29 October | Bodleian Library
Explore the ongoing legacy of Tolkien's fantasy epic, Lord of the Rings, in this special free panel discussion and display to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the publication of The Return of the King. An unmissable event for all Tolkien fans!
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23 October | Weston Library
Join us for a special symposium focusing on a new understanding of renaissance artist Boccaccio, as a scribe and a scholar devoted to the rediscovery and study of the Latin Classics.
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Bodleian Library Shops
Bodleian Publishing are now publishing children's books! Enjoy the Whale's Way and a new book for penguin lovers. (Christmas cards are also now on sale!)
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2 November | Weston Library
The Gough Map is considered the earliest road atlas of Britain and still has many secrets yet to be revealed. Join us for this special symposium exploring new research on this famous map.
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Open daily | Hot and cold refreshments
Visit the Bodleian Cafe in Blackwell Hall, Weston Library, for coffee, light snacks or to take a break from a day out.
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