The Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture presents: Mixed Signals: Artists Consider Masculinity in Sports, an exhibition which focuses on artists from the mid-1990s to the present who question the notion of the male athlete as the last bastion of uncomplicated, authentic identity in American culture. The exhibit will run from October 8 to December 12. The Center, located in the Fine Arts building, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is free.

The Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery presents The Art of Persuasion: Poster Design from 1896 through 2008, an exhibition which highlights the transformation in the art, culture, and technology of posters. With posters representative of distinct eras throughout history, the exhibit is presented in three thematic groups- Pleasure & Leisure, Politics & Propaganda, and Commercial Advertising. The exhibit will be on display from now until December 13th. The Library Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Tuesday, December 8

Film: Nobody Knows My Name

The Commons: Room 004. 11 a.m. This 1999 documentary focuses on female hip-hop artists and their struggle to be recognized in a male-dominated genre.

Wednesday, December 9

Bake Sale Fundraiser

The Commons: Mainstreet. 11 a.m.- 2p.m. The members of Women Involved in Learning and Leadership will be holding a bake sale in order to raise funds for the International Rescue Committee.

Film: Nobody Knows My Name

The Commons: Room 004. 11 a.m. This 1999 documentary focuses on female hip-hop artists and their struggle to be recognized in a male-dominated genre.

Thursday, December 10

Fall Dance Concert

Fine Arts 317. 8 p.m. $12, $7 students and seniors.

The Crystal Egg

UMBC Theatre. 8 p.m. This new comedy created and directed by Collette Searls combines computer graphics, puppetry, and science fiction in order to tell the story of a shop owner who discovers something miraculous on one of his shelves.

UMBC Percussion Ensemble

Fine Arts Recital Hall. 8 p.m. Free.

SEB Weekly Movie: Elf

Lecture Hall 1. 8 p.m. Admission: $2, ticket required. Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel star in this holiday comedy about an oversized elf who falls in love with a pretty girl.

Friday, December 11

Fall Dance Concert

Fine Arts 317. 8 p.m. $12, $7 students and seniors.

The Crystal Egg

UMBC Theatre. 8 p.m. This new comedy created and directed by Collette Searls combines computer graphics, puppetry, and science fiction in order to tell the story of a shop owner who discovers something miraculous on one of his shelves.

Guitar Hero Tournament

The Commons: Gameroom. 9 p.m.

Saturday, December 12

Holiday Extravaganza!

The Commons: Flat Tuesdays. 7 p.m. Get into the festive spirit and enjoy holiday themed food, games, karaoke, and sweaters.

UMBC Vocal Arts Ensemble

Fine Arts Recital Hall. 8 p.m. Free.

Fall Dance Concert

Fine Arts 317. 8 p.m. $12, $7 students and seniors.

The Crystal Egg

UMBC Theatre. 8 p.m. This new comedy created and directed by Collette Searls combines computer graphics, puppetry, and science fiction in order to tell the story of a shop owner who discovers something miraculous on one of his shelves.

SEB Weekly Movie: Elf

Lecture Hall 1. 8 p.m. Admission: $2, ticket required. Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel star in this holiday comedy about an oversized elf who falls in love with a pretty girl.

Sunday, December 13

UMBC Jazz Ensemble

Fine Arts Recital Hall. 3 p.m. Free.

The Crystal Egg

UMBC Theatre. 8 p.m. This new comedy created and directed by Collette Searls combines computer graphics, puppetry, and science fiction in order to tell the story of a shop owner who discovers something miraculous on one of his shelves.

UMBC Chamber Players

Fine Arts Recital Hall. 8 p.m. Free.

Monday, December 14

Festival of Lights

In front of the UC. 10:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. Join the Newman Club for a celebration of all things Christmas.

Department of Music Honors Recital

Fine Arts Recital Hall. 8 p.m. Free.