February Calendar Highlights

University Department of Music Javanese Gamelan Ensemble with New Music Ensemble 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6 Now in its eighth season, the Javanese Gamelan Ensemble focuses on authentic performance practice and plays with visiting artists from Java and around the world. Contemporary Indonesian and American compositions, as well as traditional gamelan gendhing, are regular components of its repertoire. For this performance, the ensemble will perform works by members David Hunter, Paul Tobin, Maria Omo and Bill Whitmer, as well as Lou Harrison’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Gamelan. Fulton Recital Hall, 1010 E. 59th St. 702-8069. http://music.uchicago.edu. Free.
The University of Chicago Presents Boston Camerata with The Shakers of Sabbathday Lake 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 As part of The University of Chicago Presents’ Howard Mayer Brown International Early Music Series, the Boston Camerata with The Shakers of Sabbathday Lake will give a concert under the direction of Joel Cohen. This performance will mark the only Midwestern appearance and one of only four U.S. concerts this season for the Boston Camerata with The Shakers of Sabbathday Lake. The evening’s program will include spiritual, uplifting melodies from the earliest years of the Shaker movement, spirit and gift songs from the 19th century, as well as contemporary favorites. The concert will take place in Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th St. 702-8068. http://www.culturefinder.com. $25 general, $10 students.
Preconcert Lecture with Joel Cohen 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 Joel Cohen (pictured left), musical director of the Boston Camerata with The Shakers of Sabbathday Lake and a pioneer in bringing unrecognized American music to the world’s attention, will give a preconcert lecture in the Reynolds Club South Lounge, 5706 S. University Ave.
Shaker Meeting 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13 A traditional Sunday Shaker service will be held in place of the weekly ecumenical service at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave. Free.
University Folklore Society 40th Annual Folk Festival of Traditional American Music Friday, Feb. 4, through Sunday, Feb. 6 The 40th annual University Folk Festival will include three evenings of concerts in Mandel Hall, 1131 E. 57th St. Ticket prices for the evening concerts range from $13 to $17, with $7 discount tickets for students and children.
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 Bois Sec Ardoin, Edward and Danny Poullard and Charlie Terr The Copper Family Ralph Blizard and the New Southern Ramblers John Bergquist Little Arthur and the Back Scratchers Kenny Baker and Josh Graves
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 Ginny Hawker, Kay Justice and Tracy Schwarz The Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show Ralph Blizard and the New Southern Ramblers Kenny Baker and Josh Graves Little Arthur and the Back Scratchers Bois Sec Ardoin, Edward and Danny Poullard and Charlie Terr
6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6 Jimmy Keane, Pat Broaders and Sean Cleland Keith Eric and Waterhouse The Copper Family Ginny Hawker, Kay Justice and Tracy Schwarz The Karl Shiflett and Big Country Show The festival also will offer workshops with performers on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th St. For tickets, call 702-7300. For more information, call 702-9793. http://www.mcs.net/~uofcfolk.