Quad concerts feature jazz, swing

Upcoming Arts Quad concerts include a Latin dance party by Jorge Cuevas and the Caribe Jazz All-Stars, July 16; the Ageless Jazz Band, July 23; and the Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand Band, July 30. All begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. The All-Stars are regionally known for their variety of Latin jazz styles and songs. The Ageless Jazz Band, performing under the direction of saxophonist Nick Pauldine, uses a full complement of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, a swinging rhythm section and sizzling vocals to perform the tunes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Glenn Miller and other giants of Big Band Jazz. The Andrew and Noah VanNorstrand Band features original contemporary acoustic music improvised and blended from a variety of styles -- old-time country and bluegrass, Celtic and contra, swing and jazz, alternative folk rock and various world music influences.

In case of rain or heavy lightning, events move to Uris Auditorium. Information: 607-255-4987 or http://www.summer.cornell.edu/events.

Museum, mastodons and martinis

The Museum of the Earth hosts "Mastodons and Martinis," July 16, 6-9 p.m., a social event for adults to increase awareness about its exhibits. Felicia's Atomic Lounge will serve custom cocktails, and Serendipity Catering will provide hors d'oeuvres. Cost: $25, which covers first cocktail, hors d'oeuvres and advance notice of other social membership events. Information: http://www.museumoftheearth.org or 607-273-6623 ext. 11.

Macbeth in the arboretum

Showings of MacBeth, presented by the Ithaca Shakespeare Company, continue July 17, 18, 22-25, 29-31, Aug. 1, 6-8 p.m., F.R. Newman Arboretum at Cornell Plantations (near the ponds and sculpture garden). Bring chairs, blankets and picnics. Suggested donation: $10. Information: http://ithacashakespeare.org/.

Upcoming with Bound for Glory

Ernie and Andy Lawrence debut with Bound for Glory, July 18. This father/son duo plays jazzy blues. On July 25, a group of women, Mara Levine and Friends, sing a range of well-known and seldom-remembered songs from the '60s and '70s, as well as contemporary folk and original pieces.

Many more movies

Playing at Willard Straight Theatre are popular hits "Shutter Island," a 2010 psychological thriller directed by Martin Scorsese, July 16 and 18; blockbuster "Kick-Ass," directed by Matthew Vaughn, July 23-25 and 30; Ridley Scott's "Robin Hood," July 25 and 31; the animated film "My Dog Tulip," introduced by visiting professor Lynn Tomlinson '88, July 29; and Ithaca premieres "Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo," July 15, 16 and 20 and "Lourdes," July 30 and 31.

The last of the outdoor screenings on the Willard Straight Terrace is the 1934 film directed by Frank Capra and starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert, "It Happened One Night," July 21. For times, ticket prices and dates of additional showings as well as a schedule of screenings from the touring series of the UCLA Film and Television Archive Festival of Preservation, see http://cinema.cornell.edu.

Library workshops

The Olin and Uris Library Summer 2010 Workshop Series continues for Cornell community members with a number of workshops in late July for those in the humanities and social sciences: Essential Humanities Tools for Graduate Students and Faculty; Grants and Fellowships: Researching Opportunities in the Social Sciences and Humanities; Statistical Databases for the Social Sciences. Also offered: Dreamweaver, Lexis Nexis, and an Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2007. Registration required. To register and for times, dates, places and more information: http://olinurisworkshops.library.cornell.edu/.

Criticism and Theory lectures

Two lectures from the School of Criticism and Theory are scheduled for 4 p.m. in the Hollis E. Cornell Auditorium, Goldwin Smith Hall. Anne-Lise François, University of California-Berkeley, will present the lecture "Shadow Boxing," July 19; Stephen Nichols, Johns Hopkins University, will talk about "Doomed Discourse: Debating Monotheism (Pre- and Post-modern)," July 20.

Student farm stand

Each Tuesday near the Mann Library entrance, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Cornell's student farmers sell the fresh produce they raise at Dilmun Hill. The next dates are July 20 and 27. Information: http://www.cuaes.cornell.edu/cals/cuaes/ag-operations/dilmun-hill/index.cfm.

Schwartz Center performances

The annual Love Shoe Festival celebrates its fourth year July 20, with a free dance performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. The Love Shoe Festival was founded by Jim Self, a senior lecturer, choreographer and artist in Cornell's Department of Theatre, Film and Dance. This year's festival features member artists from the New York State Dance Force, presenting old- and new-school modern dance, performance art and flamenco.

On July 27, harpist and singer Jayne Demakos and special guest Samite present a free concert, also at 7:30 p.m. at the Schwartz Center. Demakos is the coordinator of the music program at Hospicare and Palliative Care Services of Tompkins County; Samite is one of East Africa's most acclaimed flutists. Also performing: cellist Elizabeth Simkin, vocalists Alice Saltonstall and Leslie Schultz, traditional Irish musicians The Grady Girls and Jeff Collins. Tickets are required and will be available starting one hour before the performance in the theater lobby. Information: http://www.summer.cornell.edu/events.

Staff education opportunities

The 12th annual Staff Education Exploration Day (S.E.E.D.) will be held July 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., G10 Biotechnology Building, allowing staff to explore available educational opportunities. Numerous representatives from campus units and local organizations will be on hand, and workshops focusing on self-development through volunteerism, skill self-assessment and resume reviews will be held. Information: http://www.hr.cornell.edu/life/career/seed.html.

Lecture focuses on age, mobility and perception

What is it like to be elderly in a youth-driven culture? To find out, designer Patricia Moore spent three years visiting cities across the United States and Canada disguised as an 80-year-old woman and has since focused her career on designing products that will serve consumers regardless of their age, the condition of their bodies or their degree of mobility. She presents her findings in her lecture, "A Journey of the Lifespan," July 21, 7:30 p.m., Statler Auditorium. Information: http://www.summer.cornell.edu/events.

Computer policy and law

The 15th annual Institute for Computer Policy and Law will be held July 19-22, led by Steven L. Worona, director of policy and networking for EDUCAUSE, and Tracy B. Mitrano, director of IT policy for Cornell's Office of Information Technologies. Through lectures, case studies and panel discussions, they will join other experts and participants to explore such topics as computer policy, law and the Internet; network security; cloud computing; social networking; digital copyright and other IT concerns that impact higher education. Information: 607-255-7259 or http://www.sce.cornell.edu/exec/programs.php?v=CPL&s=Overview.

New sculpture display

Two life-size figurative sculptures by Dutch artist Folkert de Jong and American sculptor Will Ryman were recently donated to the Johnson Museum by Marty Margulies and will be on display at the museum, July 24-Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: http://museum.cornell.edu/.

Fair for high school students

Cornell's Summer College Programs for High School Students invites area high school students, their families, teachers and guidance counselors to the free Summer College Fair, July 26, 4-6 p.m., Mary Donlon Hall.

Admissions officers from more than 30 colleges and universities will answer questions on such topics as attending their institution, academic and extracurricular programs, application process and financial aid. Information: http://www.sce.cornell.edu/sc/academic/college_fair.php.

Ken Blanchard back on campus

Best-selling author, internationally known consultant and Cornell alumnus and trustee emeritus Kenneth H. Blanchard distills years of research and experience in his free lecture, "Leading Others and Yourself at a Higher Level," July 28 at 7:30 p.m., Statler Auditorium, to describe how to become a leader by setting a compelling vision, focusing on those served and taking good care of those who follow. Information: http://www.summer.cornell.edu/events .

Retirement planning luncheon

Representatives Donna Sweeney, and Kenneth Walcyk from ING, one of Cornell's retirement investment vendors, are holding a luncheon and an interactive session on retirement planning for women, July 28, noon-1 p.m., in G10 Biotechnology Building. Pre-registration is required; contact Ken Walcyk at 315-431-6364 or e-mail kenneth.walcyk@ingfa.com. Program and lunch are offered at no cost and are intended for educational purposes only.