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Cultural Projects Council sponsors events by Heather Woolwine Public Relations Pursuing our cultural and artistic side not only enriches culture but provides a much needed interlude for the overtaxed mind, body and soul.   To lend proof, a 14-year study in the “Scandinavian Journal of Public Health” concluded that people who attend certain cultural events exhibit greater longevity than those who do not attend such events.   In many urban areas, crime, drugs, and violent behavior have decreased when cultural events were introduced to the community on a large scale. Some businesses have used classical music piped outside to reduce unlawful behavior and loitering. On a lighter note, MUSC’s Children’s Hospital stands as another extraordinary example of how music and art enhances mood and ambiance with its colorful, live Seewall exhibit.   Meanwhile, MUSC’s Cultural Projects Council (CPC) strives each year to bring cultural events to campus and beyond so that MUSC employees, faculty, staff and students may benefit from a relationship with the arts. Whether it is music, ballet or a Fat Tuesday celebration on the Horseshoe, CPC works toward enhancing the MUSC experience through enjoyment of cultural and artistic events.   The following list offers a variety of musical selections, as well as other events sponsored by the CPC, MUSC Student Government Association, and the Office of Student Programs: Nov. 17: Free concert at St. Luke’s, featuring Na Fidleiri. This group of young fiddlers is known for inspiring the Irish in everyone. A free dessert reception will be held in the Education Center/Library Building following the concert for those who attend. Jan. 26: A Night with the Charleston Ballet. MUSC students, faculty and staff will receive special discounted tickets to a performance by the Charleston Ballet. Dancers will perform pieces from such Broadway musical hits as West Side Story, and modern dance pieces featured on recent TV shows. Look for more on this event in “The Catalyst” in early Jauary. Feb 9: Free concert at St. Luke’s honoring Black History Month and featuring Ann Caldwell. Renowned around town, Caldwell is blues, jazz, and spiritual singer. A free dessert reception will be held in the Education/Library center following the concert for those who attend. Feb. 20: Fat Tuesday Celebration, on the MUSC Horseshoe. This event will feature food, free beads, Creole and jazz music, and other ways to honor the Mardi Gras spirit from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 23: Free concert at St. Luke’s, featuring “Con Voce Festiva.” This ensemble will present the intricate and captivating musical notes of Baroque chamber music. A free dessert reception will be held in the Education Center/Library Building following the concert for those who attend. April 2 through May 4: The MUSC Art/Photo Exhibit in the Harper Student Wellness Center. Come discover just how talented the MUSC community is with a variety of artistic media, including oil and watercolors, photography and mixed media pieces. Add your talent to the exhibit by submitting one or two pieces of creative work to the Office of Student Programs March 5 through 23. Friday, Nov. 10, 2006 Catalyst Online is published weekly, updated as needed and improved from time to time by the MUSC Office of Public Relations for the faculty, employees and students of the Medical University of South Carolina. Catalyst Online editor, Kim Draughn, can be reached at 792-4107 or by email, catalyst@musc.edu. Editorial copy can be submitted to Catalyst Online and to The Catalyst in print by fax, 792-6723, or by email to catalyst@musc.edu. To place an ad in The Catalyst hardcopy, call Island Publications at 849-1778, ext. 201.