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* Come to the Undergrounds ... deep down in the basement of Lovett at a place called Lyle's. The mike is open, and the drinks -- coffee, tea, hot chocolate -- are free. Get ready for fall break in a relaxed atmosphere. The action begins at 9:30 p.m.

* Women's tennis hosts the Rice Classic at Jake Hess Tennis Stadium all day. Come on out and cheer them on!

* The Rice Baha'i Association sponsors two one-act plays collectively named Believers . Angel of Fire and Snow is about a promising painter in New York, and Portals to Freedom is about a minster. In both plays, the characters encounter 'Abdu'l-Baha and experience life-changing climaxes. The plays begin at 8 p.m. in Hamman Hall. Admission is $5. For more information, call Naisohn Arfai at 630-8990.

* The Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Wortham IMAX Theatre present two thrilling IMAX adventures. Super Speedway delves into the drama of Indianapolis 500 car racing and weaves together the stories of some of the masters of the high-speed track. Paul Newman narrates. Blue Angels: The Magic of Flight brings together the thrill of flight, jet aircraft technology and the excitement of a Blue Angels air show. More than the story of machines, this flick is the story of human potential and the importance of training. Call (713) 639-IMAX for showtimes and prices. The museum is located at One Hermann Circle Drive.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

* Have you ever had a near death or supernatural experience? The Spiritual Heights Wellness Center hosts a meeting of mystical minds. The 22 authors of the book When Ego Dies , a compilation of near death experiences, gather to discuss their life-after-death and mystical experiences. They convene from 2 to 4 p.m. at 508 Pecore Street in the Heights. Admission to this event is free. For more information, call (713) 864-4325.

* The Rice Players, along with Writers in the Round, present Shake Russell and Dana Cooper at Hamman Hall. The performance begins at 8 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children. You can get a discount at the door with your Rice I.D. The doors will open at 7 p.m. For advance tickets, call (713) 664-7331 or (713) 629-3700.

* The Houston Choral Society, under the direction of Betty Devine, presents its first concert of the year. The orchestra and full chorus, with principal soloists Julianne Best, soprano; Ephraim Cheng, baritone; Beverly Laubach, mezzo soprano; and Matthew Pittman, tenor, will perform Mozart's famed Requiem . A select ensemble of singers will perform the smaller Te Deum . The Requiem was last of Mozart's compositions, and mystery still surrounds its completion after his untimely death. The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Foundry United Methodist Church at 8350 Jones Road at Highway 290. Call (713) 627-3609 for tickets or more information.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19

* The Houston Area Chapter of the National Organization for Women sponsors "Creating a Women Friendly World," the 1997 NOW convention. Keynote speaker Elizabeth Toledo, the newly elected NOW Vice President-Action, presents a lecture at 10:45 a.m. Toledo is co-chair of the statewide efforts to defeat Proposition 209, the anti-affirmative action ballot measure in California. The event takes place at the Greenway Plaza Travelodge Hotel, 2828 Southwest Freeway. For more information, call (713) 665-8NOW.

* The fall season has begun -- take a moment to sniff the air and jump into a pile of leaves.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20

* Today is mid-term recess, the day to unplug your alarm clock. Take that much needed shopping trip to the Galleria, catch up on homework, watch movies and just

relax!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21

* Today is mid-term recess, part two. We're halfway to the end of the semester! The end is in sight ...

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22

* All classes normally held on Monday meet. All Wednesday classes do not meet, equalizing holidays by days of the week.

* SCAB hosts a hypnotist in the Student Center. Come over and check it out -- this is one surefire way to get your mind off your homework!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23

* What do Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and Snoopy all have in common? Well, not only are they "Peanuts," they are also characters in the Brown College play You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Tonight is opening night. Call (713) 630-8113 for times and prices.

* The Rice University Lecture Series on Ethics, Politics and Society sponsors its first lecture of the 1997-'98 season. Derek Parfit, senior research fellow of All Souls College, Oxford University, and professor of philosophy, Harvard University, presents "Reasons for Caring and Acting" from 4 to 6 p.m. in the auditorium of Anne and Charles Duncan Hall. His book, Reasons and Persons , is lauded as one of the most important contemporary contributions to moral philosophy.

* The volleyball team takes on the women of Texas Christian University in Autry Court at 7:30 p.m.

* The Houston Friends of Music and the Shepherd School of Music cosponsor the Golub-Kaplan-Carr Trio. The program includes Debussy's Trio in G Major , Beethoven's Trio No. 4 in D Major, Op. 70 No. 1 "Ghost Trio" and Smetana's Trio in G minor, Op. 15 . The performance begins at 8 p.m. in Stude Concert Hall. Admission is $28 for adults, $23 for children and students. For tickets call (713) 285-5400. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for Rice faculty and students.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24

* Today is the last day for filing college course plans with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

* The women's swim team takes on the University of Houston in Rice Pool at 6 p.m.

* The Rice Chorale and Shepherd Singers present a concert at 8 p.m. in the Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall. Directed by Thomas Jaber and accompanied by Joby Bell, organist, the groups will perform various works by Maurice Durufle. Admission is $10, and seating is reserved. Call (713) 527-4933 for tickets.

* RPC and SCAB sponsor a costume ball. Look for time and place postings.

* Hanszen hosts a TG from 4 to 6 p.m. in the quad.

* Come watch Charlie Brown lament over the little red-haired girl. Will he ever win her heart? Brown performs You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown in the Brown commons. Call (713) 630-8113 for more information.

* Professor Mylene Dressler, author of The Medusa Tree and member of the English Department of the University of St. Thomas, will sign and read from her work at 7 p.m. in Doherty Library at 1100 W. Main on the UST campus. The reading is free and open to the public. A reception follows. For more information, call Janice Gordon-Kelter at (713) 525-6951.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25

* The volleyball team challenges Southern Methodist University at 7:30 p.m. in Autry Court. Come and cheer on the Owls as they bump, set and spike to a win!

* The Rice Chorale and Shepherd Singers, under the direction of Thomas Jaber, perform at 8 p.m. in the Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall at Shepherd School. For tickets, call (713) 527-4933. Seating is reserved, and tickets are $10.

* Lucy, Linus, Snoopy ... what more could you want? You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown plays in the Brown commons. For more information, call (713) 630-8113.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26

* Daylight savings time ends. Remember, you turn your clock back in the fall ...

* The Rice Chorale and Shepherd Singers perform music featuring the Requiem by Maurice Durufle. The concert begins at 8 p.m. in the Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall. For tickets, call (713) 527-4933.

* The Rice Design Alliance and the Media Center sponsor two films about Los Angeles. Cadillac Desert , a stunning portrayal of the American West in its startlingly true reality, begins at 7 p.m. Chinatown , a murder mystery starring the elusive Jack Nicholson as a detective, begins at 8:45 p.m. The Media Center shows the films. Admission is $3.50 for Rice students and faculty members. For more information, call (713) 527-4853.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27

* The Shepherd School of Music presents the first day of Brahmsfest with a faculty chamber music recital. Many faculty members will perform. Works include Piano Quartet No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 ; Cello Sonata No. 1 in E minor, Op. 38 ; and Trio for Violin, Horn and Piano in E-flat Major, Op.40 . The music begins at 8 p.m. in Duncan Recital Hall.

* Ladies, have you asked anyone to Esperanza yet? It's only 12 days away!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28

* Brahmsfest continues, as the Shepherd Singers perform with members of the voice faculty of Shepherd School. The program includes Johannes Brahms' Zigeunerlieder, Op. 103 and selected part songs. The performance begins at 8 p.m. in Duncan Recital Hall.

* The volleyball team hosts the University of Houston at Autry Court at 7:30 p.m.

* The Houston Regional Career Fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Adam's Mark Hotel at 2900 Briarpark Drive at Westheimer. Over 60 of the Houston area's fastest growing companies will be present. Admission is free, and pre-registration is not necessary. Business attire and resumes are suggested. For more information, call (800) 525-9251.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29

* Express Theatre, Houston's leading theatre for children, will present The Ghost of La Llorona at Hamman Hall. Admission is $4. Performances will be at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information, call (713) 759-1314.

* Brahmsfest continues with a faculty chamber music recital featuring Sergiu Luca, Paul Katz, and Brian Connelly. The works include Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78 and Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major . The program begins at 8 p.m. in Duncan Recital Hall. For more information, call the Shepherd School at (713) 527-4933.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30

* So, which is right, Creationism or Evolutionism? What is your opinion? Duane Gish hosts a special presentation on the scientific evidence for Creation at 7 p.m. in the Grand Hall in the Student Center. Students are encouraged to attend -- there will be an open question and answer session after the presentation. Admission is free. For more information, call Mitchell Wu at (281) 488-2392.

This item appeared in the Calendar section of the October 17, 1997 issue.