Atget's Ragpicker's Hut at right.

Photographic Views of Paris Exhibiting at Sheldon

Eugene Atget: Views of Paris, an exhibition featuring 20 photographs by one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century opened Nov. 16 and closes Jan. 23 at the Sheldon Gallery.

Born near Bordeaux, France, in 1856, Jean Eugene Auguste Atget was virtually unknown as a photographer when he died in 1927. In 1898 Atget began an ambitious project to document the nooks and crannies of his beloved Paris. When he died, none of the hundreds of photographs he had taken of Paris had been reproduced in a photographic magazine, although the Surrealists published a few of his photographs in a 1926 manifesto.

Atget worked very simply, photographing Paris in the early morning to avoid curious crowds while using a view camera on a tripod. Nothing in Paris was outside the parameters for Atget's unique photographic eye. Not only were the great architectural structures of Paris documented in superb detail, but the more mundane structures were worthy of Atget's photographic attention as well. Moreover, these photographs are not only remarkably clear, they communicate a human presence and dignity, even when they do not contain human subjects.

A young American photographer, Berenice Abbott, working in Paris, salvaged Atget from obscurity and thrust his work into the vortex of modem photography.

While in Paris, Abbott came across a photograph by Atget in Man Ray's collection and she had the opportunity to meet him just one year before he died. After his death, Abbott salvaged Atget's unpublished negatives and began the laborious but ultimately historically important process of cataloguing them, printing them, exhibiting them, and publishing them. As historian of photography Beaumont Newhall observes, "it is to her that we owe the rich heritage of Atget."

Eugene Atget: Views of Paris is derived from a folio selected and published by Berenice Abbott in 1956 from the collection of the Museum of Modem Art.

Abbott's efforts to preserve Atget's unique and powerful photographic vision had a profound effect on her own work as a photographer. Inspired by Atget's efforts to document Paris, Abbott embarked on a similarly ambitious project to document Manhattan Island. Under the WPA project from 1935 to 1939, Abbott created an archive of 300 photographs from which a book was published in 1939, and that remains to this day the most extensive and powerful photographic documentation of Manhattan Island.

Atget's simple style of "straight photography" found an eager audience in the United States in the 1930s with Abbott, Jacob Riis, Walker Evans, and other photographers who were concerned to represent the harsh realities of social life in the United States. Atget's photographs, however, transcend mere documentation, as they communicate and revel in the humanity of our urban environments and the dignity of those who toil in it in obscurity.

The Sheldon Art Gallery possesses a comprehensive collection of photographs, numbering over 5,000, which surveys the development of photography as a fine art medium in the United States and abroad from the nineteenth century to the present.

"East Meets West"

is the master thesis exhibition by Hon-Youn Kim (shown at right) at the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery from Nov. 22 to Jan. 21. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 22 in the gallery located in the Home Economics Building at 35th and Holdrege streets.

Authors Shapiro, Slater Schedule Book Readings

Spouses Gerald Shapiro and Judy Slater teach creative writing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, both are the authors of collections of short stories published almost simultaneously this fall, and both are much in the limelight in area bookstores these days.

Shapiro's book, Bad Jews and Other Stories, was published by Zoland Books of Cambridge, Mass., and Slater's book, The Baby Can Sing and Other Stories, was published this month by Sarabande Books, Louisville, Ky.

The nine stories in Shapiro's book are filled with characters whom the flyleaf describes as people "who meander through the moral landscape of their lives in a kind of loopy navigation of the Children of Israel's route home." The book was listed as an "Editor's Choice" in Amazon.Com's recommended selections in literature and fiction the week of Nov. 8.

Slater's book was selected from some l,000 submissions as winner of the Mary McCarthy Prize in Short Fiction offered by Sarabande. She is a writer whose stories, a press release said, "dramatize the lives of ordinary people who wonder what they can do to bring more passion into their lives, or at least less loneliness."

Both Shapiro and Slater are associate professors of English.

Shapiro will give readings at Lee Booksellers at Edgewood Plaza in Lincoln at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6; and also appear with Slater at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at A Novel Idea, 118 N. 14th.

Shapiro will appear at Barnes and Noble Bookstore at South Pointe in Lincoln at 3 p.m. on Jan 22.

Slater is to give a reading at Creighton University in Omaha at 7 p.m. Dec. 2.

Each signed books and gave readings at Borders Book Store in Omaha Nov. 11, and Shapiro gave a reading from Bad Jews at The Bookworm in Omaha Nov. 16.

Autograph Sessions Scheduled for Rosowski, Boye

The University of Nebraska Press has scheduled autographing events for Susan Rosowski and Alan Boye. Rosowski is the Adele Hall Distinguished Professor of English at UNL, and Boye is a professor of English at Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, Ver.

Rosowski, author of Birthing a Nation: Gender, Creativity, and the West in American Literature (University of Nebraska Press, 1999), will be autographing books from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the University Bookstore, lower level of the Nebraska Union.

On Nov. 20, Boye, author of Holding Stone Hands: On the Trail of the Cheyenne Exodus (University of Nebraska Press, 1999) will be doing a reading and signing at 3:30 p.m. at Lee Booksellers, Edgewood Plaza, 5500 S. 56th St. Boye is also the author of The Complete Roadside Guide to Nebraska (Saltillo, 1993), and A Guide to the Ghosts of Lincoln (Saltillo, 1989).

He will also be doing a reading and signing from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 22 in University Bookstore, lower level of the Nebraska Union.

On Nov. 26 Boye will appear at 1 p.m. in Ketterson's Old Market Bookstore, 1030 Howard St., in Omaha.

He will do an 11 a.m. signing on Nov. 27 in the Nebraska Bookstore, 1300 Q St.

Theatrix Stages Dionysus in '99

Dionysus in '99, an adaptation of Euripides' classic Greek tragedy, The Bacchae, will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 and 1 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4 in the Studio Theatre, third floor of the Temple Building. The production contains adult language and situations.

Dionysus in '99 takes as its subject the fate of human community when invaded by the charismatic god who introduces irresponsible joy. The confrontation between the god Dionysus and young King Pentheus dramatizes a perennially savage conflict in humanity - between hunger for wild ecstasy, oblivion and blood - and the comforting restrictions of reason, moderation and civilized order. Its fascination lies in its demonstration of how irresistible this hunger becomes when it seizes the people that have denied its existence.

The production features Mollie Cox as Dionysus, Amy J. Black as Pentheus, Stephanie Dodd as Agave and Jessica Hutchinson as Tieresies. Each are theatre performance majors at UNL. The female ensemble is directed by Sonali Zooey Kumar, a senior theatre major, who was assistant director for The Dining Room and The Princess and the Pea at UNL, and has directed the 15 Minute Hamlet. Kumar recently transferred from Syracuse University.

All seats are $4 and general admission, available only at the door. For more information, call the Theatre Box Office at 472-2073.

Radio Special Marks Caregiver's Month

The words of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter; spiritual teacher Ram Dass; and Dana Reeve, wife and caregiver of actor Christopher Reeve, will be featured on Hardship Into Hope-The Rewards of Caregiving, broadcast over the Nebraska Public Radio Network at 6 p.m. Nov. 22.

Carter, Dass and Reeve will be joined by many others sharing inspiring personal stories suggesting that caregiving might well be a gift in disguise.

"Our listeners responded with great enthusiasm to our series on Alzheimer's disease and caregiving so we decided to broadcast this special in November," said Nancy Finken, Public Affairs producer.

The Nebraska Public Radio Network is a service of NET.

NPRN Reprises Classical Kids Series

Classical Kids returns to the Nebraska Public Radio Network with several old favorites and a brand-new story, "Song of the Unicorn--A Merlin Tale Featuring Jeremy Irons."

Beginning Nov. 23 with "Mr. Bach Comes to Call," the nine-part series will be broadcast weekdays at 7:30 p.m. CT/6:30 p.m. MT.

Combining classical music with captivating, dramatic stories, these award-winning recordings have long been embraced by families and educators.

"Song of the Unicorn," featuring the narration of Oscar-winning film star Jeremy Irons, brings alive the eternal music and great legends of medieval times for children of all ages. This latest Classical Kids production is the first to offer a CD with multimedia enhancements for children, parents and teachers.

The story comes alive through illustrations and activities. Children can re-mix classical compositions, using authentic period instruments; print original illustrations for coloring and posting in an on-line art gallery; and view medieval tapestries, monasteries, castles, unicorns and mythical places with live links to the Internet.

Four lucky NPRN listeners will receive this interactive disc as part of The Classical Kids Collection Volume 2, which contains the last four Classical Kids releases. NPRN Music Coordinator William Stibor encourages families to tune in to the program to find out how to win.

The following schedule will keep CLASSICAL KIDS fans entertained during the Thanksgiving holiday and into early December:

"Mr. Bach Comes to Call" (Nov. 23)

"Beethoven Lives Upstairs" (Nov. 24)

"Mozart's Magic Fantasy" (Nov. 25)

"Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery" (Nov. 26)

"Tchaikovsky Discovers America" (Nov. 29)

"Daydreams and Lullabies" (Nov. 30)

"Hallelujah Handel" (Wednesday, December 1)

"Mozart's Magnificent Voyage" (Dec. 2)

"Song of the Unicorn" (Dec. 3)

The Nebraska Public Radio Network is a service of Nebraska Educational Telecommunications. The complete program schedule for

NPRN is available on NET's World Wide Web site, http://net.unl.edu.

NPRN can be heard on the following stations: KTNE 91.1 FM Alliance; KMNE

90.3 FM Bassett; KCNE 91.9 FM Chadron; KHNE 89.1 FM Hastings; KRNE 91.5 FM

Merriman; KXNE 89.3 FM Norfolk; KPNE 91.7 FM North Platte; and KUCV 90.9 FM Lincoln.

One-Act Opera To Be Performed at Crane River

The Face on the Barroom Floor will be performed at 10 p.m. Nov. 19 and 20 at Crane River Restaurant, 11th and P streets. The cost is $5 per person. This includes dessert and coffee.

The opera is one of the most frequently performed one-act operas in America. It's 25 minutes of fun-packed music and drama. The story is about three characters who meet in a Western bar where their attention is captured by the face of a beautiful woman painted on the floor. They travel back in time 100 years to re-live the tragic events that inspired the painting.

For more information call Ariel Bybee at 472-2497.

State Football Championships Brodcast on NETV

The tradition of Nebraska Cornhusker football is renown.

Now the Nebraska ETV Network continues its tradition of broadcasting high school sporting events when the "Nebraska High School Football Championships" airs Nov. 18-20, on the statewide public television network.

Broadcast from the University of Nebraska's Memorial Stadium, the broadcasts will include live and taped telecasts.

The championship match-ups begin with the live broadcast of the Class D-2 finals at 11 a.m. on Nov. 18. The Class D-1 championships - videotaped the previous evening - will air on at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 19, followed at 11 a.m. by the live broadcast of the Class C-2 contest.

Coverage on Nov. 20, begins at 10:30 a.m. with taped coverage of Friday night's Class A championship game, followed at 1 p.m. by live coverage of the Class C-1 game. Wrapping up Saturday action is the live telecast of the Class B finals at 7:30 p.m.

"For years Nebraska ETV has brought high school volleyball, wrestling, swimming and basketball championship action to viewers across Nebraska. Now we're very pleased to be bringing the people of the state the opportunity to view the high school football championships," said Steve Alvis, executive producer of the programs. "Such a public service would not be possible without the cooperation and support of the Nebraska School Activities Association," he said.

Outdoor Nebraska Features Wascally Wabbits

Rabbit hunting, fishing at Johnson Lake and a special event at Fort Robinson State Park are featured on this week's edition of Outdoor Nebraska on the statewide Nebraska ETV Network. This episode of the outdoor news magazine series airs at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25, repeating at 8 a.m. Nov. 27. The program also repeats at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 28 on EduCable, the cable television service of Nebraska Educational Telecommunications.

Join Lincolnite Stan Krause and his beagles as they pursue cottontails into winter grass and timber. Afterwards Krause shares his recipe for the tangy rabbit dish, Hasenpfeffer.

Last spring, walleye spawned on the rocks of Nebraska's reservoirs. Johnson Lake, south of Lexington, is just one popular destination for walleye spawn anglers. A chilly evening results in several catches for Jerry, Ron and Rick Watson of Kearney, and Mark, Matt and Justin Bliven of Lexington.

In the "Wilderness Workshop" segment, Dick Turpin shares a special deer scent recipe. In the "Nature Walk" segment, Emergency Medical Technician Geoff Talmon passes along some good first aid advice for blister prevention and care for hunters and hikers.

This week's "Nebraskaland Moment" features a "mountain man run," evoking images of America's furtrapping era. When Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford celebrated its 125th anniversary last June, one of the many events was a living history mountain man rendevous camp and "run" competition. The "run" features authentically dressed participants racing to complete a wilderness course while taking aim at animal silhouette targets.

Women's Basketball Tourney on NETV

Time Warner Cable Classic basketball tournament action is featured on two "Women's Collegiate Basketball" broadcasts airing at 8 p.m. Nov. 19 and at 3 p.m. Nov. 21, on the statewide Nebraska ETV Network.

The Friday contest will feature live action from the Bob Devaney Sports Center between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Georgia Southern Eagles. Sunday's live broadcast will be a match-up between the top two tournament teams for the championship.

Calling the action will be sportscaster Kevin Kugler and former University of Nebraska assistant women's basketball coach Brenda VanLengen.

'Wild Horses' Couldn't Drag Me Away from You

Wild Horses, An American Romance, a new production of the Nebraska ETV Network in partnership with South Dakota Public Television, takes the viewer to five spectacular locations in the American West where humans and horses share a fascinating history. The one-hour program premieres at 7 p.m. Nov. 23 on the statewide Nebraska ETV Network. Wild Horses repeats at 9 p.m. Nov. 24 and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 26 on EduCable, the cable television service of Nebraska Educational Telecommunications.

Descended from the mounts of the Conquistadors, shaped by a vanishing frontier, wild horses have been outlaws for most of a century. Protected by law since 1971, the mustang continues to collide with the reality of modern America. As open spaces shrink so do the places where horses can run free.

Wild Horses has been accepted for national broadcast by PBS and will be seen across the country in April 2000. The show tracks the mustang to Montana, South Dakota, Nevada, Texas and Nebraska, to explore how the wild horse became a living legend. The horse actually evolved in North America, but vanished from the continent 10,000 years ago-a victim of climate change and human hunters. The horse returned to the Americas with the invasion of the Spanish explorers in the 16th century. Some of those animals escaped from or were freed by their masters and became the foundation for the herds of mustangs that still roam the American West today. Over the centuries, more horses have joined these wild bands, with their numbers peaking at an estimated 2 million at the turn of the century.

The program examines one effort currently under way-the introduction of wild horses to horse lovers across the nation through an adoption program used by the Bureau of Land Management to keep the mustang population under control. In Nebraska, the program visits the BLM's Wild Horse and Burro Holding Facility near Elm Creek and follows a Nebraska farmer as he adopts and tries to tame a wild stallion.

Wild Horses, An American Romance was produced, directed and written by Christine Lesiak of Nebraska ETV.