Voice Shorts

University athletic director to retire

Rick Bowen will resign from his position as athletic director from UWRF in June, according to the Sports Information Web site. Bowen has been with the University since 1986 and has been the athletic director since 2004.

UWRF presents ‘Our Country’s Good’ at KFA

The play “Our Country’s Good” opened at UWRF on Feb. 25. The final shows will run at 7:30 p.m. on March 5 and 6 in the Davis Theatre of the Kleinpell Fine Arts building. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 students and seniors. Contact the University Box Office for ticket information at 425-3114. The box office is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and an hour prior to performances. Please note that the play contains strong language and adult content.

‘Fiddler’ premieres at RF High School

River Falls Community Theatre and River Falls High School presented “Fiddler on the Roof” on Feb. 25. The musical will continue ro be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 5 and 6 and 2 p.m. on March 7 at the River Falls High School. Tickets are available for $14 at the door or $12 in advance at Dish and Spoon Cafe.

The UWRF Jazz Ensemble to perform a new act

The UWRF RADD Jazz Series will present the UWRF Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. on March 6 in the Abbott Concert Hall at the Kleinpell Fine Arts Building. The performance is directed by David Milne and will feature guest artist Michael Davis, an NYC-based jazz trombonist, composer/arranger, author and clinician. For more information, call 425-3183.