Greetings all! Spring is in the air this week and I hope you鈥檙e enjoying the imminent change of season. There is a particularly international flavor to this week鈥檚 array of events, so get out and make the most of it. 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.
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Conference on World Affairs.听It鈥檚 that time of year again: time to hear opinionated expert panelists discuss important contemporary global issues in a very popular and always much enjoyed public lecture series. Check out the online schedule to decide what fascinating issues you鈥檇 like to learn more about and what performances you want to catch. All events are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, April 11
Blended burger demo with Iron Chef Jehangir Mehta.听Join the awesome former Iron Chef Jehangir Mehta and The Mushroom Council for a free cooking demo on blended mushroom burgers. There will be teaching and tasting and an education in cooking sustainably at the Village Center Dining听from 5 to 7:30 p.m.听and in the C4C (April 12) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don鈥檛 miss out on some good food!
Staff Council Blood Drive.听Every once in a while, I like to feature a blood drive and ask all of you lovely people to pluck up the courage to do something wonderful and give blood. The Boulder Campus Staff Council will be holding a blood drive in Studio 2 of the Rec Center from 9 to 2:30 today, tomorrow, and the day after. So swing by, do some good, and then celebrate your bravery with a well-earned snack.
Wednesday, April 12
Salsa Night.听Join the International Student and Scholars Program for an evening of instruction in the classically beautiful from of Latin dance: Salsa! This dance class will be free and open to all in UMC 235 from 6:30 to 8 this evening. No partner or salsa dancing experience is required so come and make some new friends.
Herrin with听Vonce and听Pedze.听Swing down around Club 156听for a free concert courtesy of musical groups Herrin, Vonce, and Pedze, who throw down some funky, catchy, groovy tunes. Take a listen to their SoundCloud pages on the website for a taste of these talented musicians鈥� sounds. Doors open at 8 p.m. so don鈥檛 be late.
Branch Out Yoga.听Whether you鈥檙e a seasoned yogi or thusly yoga-ignorant, this is for you. Come by the Dennis Small Cultural Center in UMC 457听from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for some instruction in the traditions, cultural influences and spiritual practices entwined in the history of the practice of yoga. Mats will be provided at this free event and everyone is invited.
Thursday, April 13
Panaderia with听The Corner Girls and Xenon Superstar.听Club 156 brings you yet another free concert this week with some soulful, Latin-influenced, punk-meets-pop tunes brought to you by Panaderia along with their friends The Corner Girls and Xenon Superstar. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and you must bring your best dance moves.
Saturday, April 15
TedX 欧美口爆视频.听Ted Talks come to 欧美口爆视频 Boulder tonight in Macky Auditorium from 5 to 9pm. In these public mini-lectures, Boulder superstars will share their passions, educate their fellows, spark new interests, and entertain the masses. Tickets start at $10 and are available to all who want to share this broadening experience with the 欧美口爆视频 and local Boulder communities.
Nepal Night.听Nepal Night is a ton of fun and always a huge hit with food, music, dance, and abundant Nepalese Culture. This annual celebration takes place at 6pm in the Glenn Miller Ballroom and is open to all those with a BuffOneCard. Don鈥檛 miss out on this beautiful evening of Nepali influence and fun.
Sunday, April 16
International Festival.听Come to the Glenn Miller Ballroom today from 5 to 8:30 pm for a global experience of food, performance, games, and a varied and extensive showcase of world cultures. Every year IFest is a huge event that draws tons of people all looking to enjoy foreign cultures and eat lots of food and meet new people, all for free. Everyone is welcome!
