Hello ladies and fellows!听Take advantage of the warm weather to get out and have some fun! This week's events include a poetry slam audition, a workshop on dealing with procrastination, an open mic night and more. I am Sarah Ellsworth: IPHY major, Boulder native, and event connoisseur, writing to you from the comfort of beautiful 欧美口爆视频-Boulder on all of your weekly opportunities for community involvement, educational whatnot and supreme fun. As always, enjoy your week!
Tuesday, Feb.听14
Free Texas Hold'em poker tournament.听If you鈥檝e got the requisite poker skills then I challenge you to come show them off at The Connection鈥檚 free tourney听at 6 p.m. Prizes will be won by the best of the best and everyone can sign up to play, regardless of Texas hold-em poker experience. Be sure to bring your a-game!
Procrastination busters workshop.听At this point in the semester, you should have you ducks in a row, but if you鈥檙e still struggling with that challenge, then you may want to consider this free workshop by the Student Academic Success Center听in Fleming 190 from 4 to 5 p.m. Here you will learn some practical skills for avoiding and dealing with procrastinating from some skilled advisors. Be sure to check it out if you want to boost your academics.
欧美口爆视频 Symphony Orchestra concert.听If you鈥檙e looking for some old school romance tonight, then bring your date to this incredible performance by the 欧美口爆视频 Symphony Orchestra, a fantastically skilled bunch! Macky hosts from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.听and this event is free and open to all so wear your classy clothes and get there a few minutes early to get a seat!
Wednesday, Feb.听15
Open Mic Night.听Operating with the slogan 鈥渟hare your culture, share your story,鈥� Open Mic Night is a place to perform your original music, poetry, writing听or any kind of art. This event will take place in UMC 457 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.听and is free and open to all, whether you want to perform or watch and listen. There will be free food as well, so don鈥檛 miss out!
Mile High Jazz Festival.听The Mile High Jazz Festival is 欧美口爆视频鈥檚 annual musical competition and meet up of jazz bands from all over the state. This is a chance to hear some fantastic musicianship and watch some very talented groups for free from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Macky Auditorium. You鈥檒l hear a huge range of jazz music to soothe you midweek!
Thursday, Feb.听16
Your Ideal 欧美口爆视频 Meeting.听Whether you have an idea for how to make the 欧美口爆视频 Boulder campus more sustainable or you are simply passionate about being involved in the process, then swing by the Ice Overlook Room in the Rec Center听from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There will be plenty of opportunity to make your voice heard with the powers that be as well as free food!
Listen. Bowl. Watch. Party.听From 7 to 10:30 p.m.听The Connection will be hosting four听events in one: new music performed by Low Hanging Fruit, a 欧美口爆视频/Oregon basketball watch party, bowling听and karaoke. If any or all of this appeals to you, then grab a friend and come on by for what鈥檚 sure to be a huge event.
Friday, Feb.听17
Doctor Strange听蝉肠谤别别苍颈苍驳.听Join the Program Council for another opportunity to catch an exciting new film for free in Chem 140, a venue far superior to a movie theater for movie watching. Doctor Strange, featuring the talented Benedict Cumberbatch, has gotten rave reviews and starts at 8 p.m.听Free popcorn will be provided.听
Saturday, Feb.听18
Club 156 Show: Public Safety with Sun Time Hannah and Barking at Dogs.听Catch three incredible Boulder bands in the UMC鈥檚 Club 156 tonight from 7 to 11 p.m. Featuring a variety of rock, blues听and folk sounds, this original music is something wonderful to behold. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door.
Poetry Slam auditions.听Be sure to complete your audition sign up form (found online) to audition for the听annual Poetry Slam, presented by the Center for Student Involvement. Rules can be found online, along with the application. This is a great chance to present some original work, share your voice with your peers听and have a great time! Be sure to submit your form by Sunday.
