On Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 pm, a “Viola-do” workshop, targeted for both string and aikido players on the topic of playing viola (or any musical instrument) and its parallels with the Aiki Way, will take place in Fulton Recital Hall.

The workshop will be led by Masumi Per Rostad, Aiki-playing viola master and Violist of the Pacifica Quartet, and Donald Levine, Viola-plaing aikido sensei, Yondan, 4th-degree black belt, and Professor Emeritus of Sociology and the College.

Professor Levine’s description of the event is below.  The event is free.  Advance sign-up is recommended (but not required):  please e-mail violado@uchicago.edu.  Bring your instruments, and dress comfortably. Continue reading →