University of Wyoming Calendar for May 2

These are among the activities scheduled May 2-8 at the University of Wyoming:

Monday, May 2, 3:10 p.m. -- The Department of Geology and Geophysics Distinguished Lecturer Series presents Ron Frost, UW professor of geology and geophysics. He will discuss “Some Cool Rocks I Have Known (and some hot ones too!)” in the S.H. Knight Geology Building, Room 216. Free.

Wednesday, May 4, noon -- “Lunchtime Conversations with Curators” will include stories behind art exhibitions and a question-and-answer session at the UW Art Museum. Free.

Wednesday, May 4, 5 p.m. -- The UW Biodiversity Institute will show “Audubon,” a film about birder and artist John James Audubon, in the Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center. Free.

Thursday, May 5, 5 p.m. -- A reception for “Photography and Sculptures,” an exhibition by UW art students, will be in Gallery 234, located in the lower level of the Wyoming Union. Free.

Thursday, May 5, 6 p.m. -- The African American and Diaspora Studies program will host its Spring Research Symposium at the Laramie Train Depot. Dinner provided. Free.

Thursday, May 5, 7:30 p.m. -- The UW Symphony Orchestra presents its final concert of the season, “Beethoven 2nd,” in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. Tickets cost $10 for the public, $7 for senior citizens and $6 for students. For tickets and information, call (307) 766-6666, go online at www.uwyo.edu/finearts, or visit the Performing Arts box office or the Wyoming Union information desk.

Friday, May 6 -- Last day of UW classes.

Friday, May 6, 5 p.m. -- 7220 Entertainment presents bluegrass band Greensky Bluegrass in Prexy’s Pasture. Free.

Friday, May 6, 5 p.m. -- The UW Biodiversity Institute hosts the “Abstract Fossils” art exhibition reception in the Berry Center. Free.

Friday, May 6, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. -- Friday Night Fever presents a free screening of “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” in the Wyoming Union Family Room.

Friday, May 6, 8 p.m. -- Planetarium show, “Science and Science Fiction.” A Michael Jackson laser light show follows at 9:10 p.m. Tickets cost $3 for students and $4 for non-students, Physical Sciences Building basement. Advance tickets are available in Room 204 of the Physical Sciences Building.

Friday, May 6, 9 p.m. -- Friday Night Fever hosts the semiannual “Finals Destresser” in the Wyoming Union. Free for UW students.

Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. -- Planetarium show, “Our Sun and Moon.” Tickets cost $3 for students and $4 for non-students, Physical Sciences Building basement. Advance tickets are available in Room 204 of the Physical Sciences Building.

Saturday, May 7, 2 p.m. -- The UW Biodiversity Institute will show “Audubon,” a film about birder and artist John James Audubon, in the Berry Center. Free.

Saturday, May 7, 7:30 p.m. -- The UW Wind Symphony will perform in the Performing Arts Center concert hall. Free.

Sunday, May 8, 3 p.m. -- The Department of Music’s Faculty Recital Series will conclude its spring season with “Escapades!” in the Performing Arts Center recital hall. Free.