For the Week of July 29 (The next edition will be posted the evening of Sunday, Aug. 25, when students have returned to campus for the fall semester.)
Arts and Performances
Films
The Matrix (1999)
At its core, The Matrix is the story of Neo (Keanu Reeves), who red pills his way into realizing the world as he knows it is a simulation. The film’s dystopian take on the future of a burgeoning digital world cinematically and socially shaped filmmaking and discussions about digital connectedness for years to come.d socially shaped filmmaking and discussions about digital connectedness for years to come. Tickets: $7 adults, $6 faculty/staff, $5 seniors, $4 students.
Wednesday, July 31; 7 to 9:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
ANDkids World Film Festival
Experience the best international cinema for young audiences at the annual ANDkids World Film Festival. Join film fans of all ages to share in two daily presentations of incredible stories crafted by today’s most creative filmmakers. With film introductions by ANDkids, the festival is always by, for, and about kids. Free.
Thursday, Aug. 1; 3 and 7 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Friday, Aug. 2; 1, 3 and 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 3; 2, 3 and 7 p.m.
Best of Fest Live-Action Shorts (2024)
These festival-favorite live-action films celebrate kids being kids! In these narrative and documentary shorts, see the world through the eyes of inspiring young people who go on their own adventures and discover how to be true to themselves. Watch films from Japan, Iran, Australia, China, and the United States.
Thursday, Aug. 1; 3 to 4:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Elemental (2023)
Elemental creates a new world in Element City, where fire-, water-, land- and air-residents live together. The story introduces Ember, a tough, quick-witted, and fiery young woman whose friendship with a fun, sappy, go-with-the-flow guy named Wade challenges her beliefs about the world they live in.
Thursday, Aug. 1; 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Filmmaking Workshop: Sound Design
Have you ever wondered how movie sounds are created? Kevin Krizmanich, Browning Cinema tech guru, accomplished musician, and recording artist, guides you through the work of Foley artists, film industry professionals whose job is to create sounds for your favorite movies. Learn how to make a bird chirp, a car rev, and a dinosaur roar!
Friday, Aug. 2; 1 to 2:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Música! (2023)
Over five years, Música! follows four young Cubans who view music as a way of life. They hope to find success and fulfillment, some choosing to remain in Cuba and some seeking to venture into the world beyond. Within the film’s story, the music creates new opportunities for these youth they’ll need for the challenging future ahead of them.
Friday, Aug. 2; 3 to 4:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
We Grown Now (2023)
In 1992 Chicago, as Michael Jordan solidified himself as a champion, a story begins of two young legends in their own right. Wide-eyed and imaginative best friends Malik and Eric travel the city, looking to escape the mundaneness of school and the hardships of living in public housing. Their unbreakable bond is challenged when tragedy strikes.
Friday, Aug. 2; 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
The Elephant Whisperers (2022)
Bomman and Bellie, a couple in south India, devote their lives to caring for an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu, forging a family like no other.
Saturday, Aug. 3; 3 to 3:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Robot Dreams (2023)
Based on Sara Varon’s 2007 comic, Robot Dreams, tells the story of the simply-named Dog, who lives in Manhattan and is tired of being alone. One day, he decides to build himself a robot named Robot, a companion. They become inseparable until Dog, with great sadness, is forced to abandon Robot at the beach. Will they ever meet again?
Saturday, Aug. 3; 7 to 8:45 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Exhibitions
Exhibit Closing — Mapping the Middle Ages: Marking Time, Space, and Knowledge
Take a journey through space created by the objects and mapmakers who used them in Rare Books & Special Collections’ spring exhibit curated by David T. Gura, curator of ancient and medieval manuscripts.
Mondays through Fridays through July 31; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Rare Books & Special Collections (Room 102), Hesburgh Library
Awards and Competitions
Request for Nominations: The 2024 Societal Impact Awards
The Lucy Family Institute for Data and Society seeks nominations for its annual Lucy Societal Impact Awards (“The Lucies”) to recognize individuals or teams whose work exemplifies the institute’s vision to inspire collaborative, equitable, and impactful data innovations as a global force for good. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
Deadlines or Registrations
Seeking Volunteers for Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village
Pop Up Pregnancy & Family Village, a program led by professors in the Eck Institute for Global Health, is seeking volunteers for upcoming events. Pop Up is designed to be a convenient “one-stop shop” for mothers and infants, providing access to resources that address health needs during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Volunteers will be provided with a T-shirt. To volunteer, please complete the linked form. More information.
Saturday, Aug. 17; 1 to 5 p.m. in the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 900 W. Western Ave., South Bend
Saturday, Sept. 28; 1 to 5 p.m. in the Battell Community Center, 904 N. Main Street, Mishawaka
Deals and Discounts
2024–25 Met Live in HD Season Ticket Sales
A new year of Metropolitan Opera theater transmissions means the Browning Cinema is the only place you’ll want to see these nine extravagant productions, other than NYC. The Met Opera: Live in HD captivates you with innovative programming and opera’s greatest artists. Premieres, new productions, and top-notch revivals make this season too good to miss. $23 adult, $16 child/student for individual performances. Flex and full packages are available too.
Various Saturday afternoons from Oct. 5 to May 31, in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Health and Recreation
Artful Yoga
Engage with the Raclin Murphy Museum as a space for well-being and inspiration! Join yoga instructor Steve Krojniewski outside on the Hiler Family Terrace (if the weather is agreeable) or in the galleries to relax and recharge while surrounded by works from the collection. Artful Yoga is free and open to all but has limited capacity if held inside.
Thursday, Aug. 1; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art
Lectures and Presentations
Zoo Presentation
Come meet Potawatomi Zoo friends who will bring their furry, scaly, and feathered multi-legged friends for everyone to meet!
Saturday, Aug. 3; 2 to 3:15 p.m. in the Browning Cinema, DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
Safety, Parking, and Traffic
ND Alert Test
The Office of Campus Safety will conduct an ND Alert test of the public address system at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Those who are on campus will notice the activation of the Internet Protocol Public Address system, which runs through loudspeakers on fire panels and dedicated hardware and software.
This ND Alert test will not include calls, emails, or texts. However, if you are on campus during the test and cannot hear the public address, please let Campus Safety know by visiting ntrda.me/ndalert-issues or by contacting the Office of Campus Safety at 631-9007 or safety@nd.edu by Thursday, Aug 1. If you have any questions, please call the Notre Dame Police Department at 574-631-5555.
Hesburgh Library Renovation Update — Closures
The Library Circle and east and south building entrances will be closed through Thursday, Aug. 15. Dates may change. Visit library.nd.edu for the latest updates.
Social Gatherings
Lucas & Lewellen Wine Dinner
Rohr’s Bistro is partnering with Louis Lucas, co-founder of Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards, for a Notre Dame Family Wines dinner. The evening will begin on the Wind Family Fireside Terrace with cocktails and amuse-bouche at 5 p.m. Afterward, you’ll be hosted in Rohr’s Bistro to enjoy an exceptional five-course menu prepared by Chef Calvin Metts and his team, paired with Lucas & Lewellen wines. $125 plus tax and service charge. Register with OpenTable.
Thursday, Aug. 1; 5 to 8 p.m. in Rohr’s Bistro, Morris Inn