Entertainment - Calendar
Calendar of Events
University Activities Board
Jack Breslin Student Events Center
UAB events are generously supported by the Bank of America.
Applications now available:
The 8th Annual Battle of the Bands applications are now available in the UAB Office (322 MSU Union) or click here to downloand.
Get your band together and submit your application to perform in this year’s competition (to be held on on Saturday, February 27, 2010.) Applications are due Friday, February 19, 2010 by 5 p.m. in the UAB Office. This event is sponsored by Marshall Music Co. First place prize will be a $1,500 gift certificate to Marshall Music Co.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 12
Wish You Were Here Sale
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., MSU Union Concourse
Stop by and say hello to Tye Dye Thom and check out the new tapestries, historical and country flags from around the world, hemp jewelry, replica posters from 60’s & 70’s rock concerts, new wool gloves, muckluck’s, winter hats and so much more!
Tuesday, February 9
UAB General Board Meeting
7 p.m., Parlor C, 2nd floor, MSU Union
It's free to join and so much fun!
Thursday, February 11
Information Session for UAB jobs for 2010-2011 school year
7:30 p.m., Parlor C, 2nd floor, MSU Union
UAB wants YOU!! Do you love entertainment, awesome events, and great leadership experiences? UAB is looking for fresh ideas and highly motivated students to become student directors for the 2010-2011 school year. If you are interested in gaining leadership skills, meeting new people, planning fantastic events, and making a difference at MSU then plan on attending this information session! You will also see where UAB Alumni are now; we have a 100% placement with our past Directors in graduate school or jobs. This session is open to all undergraduate students, all majors. Student Director positions include Arts, Communications, Films, Human Resources, Leadership/Education, Multicultural, Special Events, and Spirit and Traditions. UAB Directors receive a stipend for both semesters.
Cosmic Bowling & Billiards FREE
8 p.m. – midnight, Spartan Lanes & U-Cue, MSU Union
Bring your floor or bring a friend and get your game on! Free parking in the Grand River Avenue ramp.
Friday, February 12
SWINGIN' SOCK HOP
8:30 p.m., Doors, 9:00 p.m. event begins, International Center
Swing Dance Lessons by The State Swing Society, capture your memory in our photo booth, refreshments available, chance to win giveaways including NCG Eastwood movie passes and Insomnia Cookie Gift Cards.
Saturday, February 13
Psychic Fair
9 p.m. to Midnight, International Center
Join UAB and 5 different psychics to tell you things that you didn’t even know about yourself!
Come out and explore the art of psychic readings. With palm, tarot card, and astrology readings you are sure to be knocked off your feet and left wanting more. Get your handwriting analyzed to discover what it says about you, or have your very own caricature drawn. Then go crazy and get your craft on. Also join us for a dream catcher craft, and last but certainly not the least, enjoy henna hand painting.
Campus Center Cinemas, February 11-14
Man Who Stared at Goats
Thursday, 108 B Wells Hall, 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wells Hall, 7:10 p.m. & 9:10 p.m.
Saturday, Conrad Auditorium, 8:00 p.m.
Nicholas Sparks Double Feature
A Walk to Remember 7:00 p.m. /The Notebook 9:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wells Hall
Twilight
Friday, Conrad Auditorium, 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wells Hall, 7:20 & 9:20
East Lansing Film Festival, Yoo Hoo Mrs. Goldberg
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Wells Hall, 7:00 p.m. & 9:15 p.m.
Monday, February 15
Information Session for UAB jobs for 2010-2011 school year
7:30 p.m., Parlor C, 2nd floor, MSU Union
UAB wants YOU!! Do you love entertainment, awesome events, and great leadership experiences? UAB is looking for fresh ideas and highly motivated students to become student directors for next year. If you are interested in gaining leadership skills, meeting new people, planning fantastic events, and making a difference at Michigan State University then plan on attending this information session! You will also see where UAB Alumni are now; we have a 100% placement with our past Directors in graduate school or jobs. This session is open to all undergraduate students, all majors. Student Director positions include Arts, Communications, Films, Human Resources, Leadership/Education, Multicultural, Special Events, and Spirit and Traditions. UAB Directors receive a stipend for both semesters.
Tuesday, February 16
UAB General Board Meeting
7 p.m., Parlor C, 2nd Floor, MSU Union
Get involved with planning some of the biggest events on campus this spring!
Wednesday, February 17
Marvelous Magnets and Thumbtacks Craft Night
7 p.m. – 9 p.m., One Union Square Food Court, MSU Union
Save money while you make your very own magnets and thumbtacks! You can use them to decorate your room in a fun, new, creative way! We have all the goodies you’ll need (while supplies last.)
Thursday, February 18
Cosmic Bowling & Billiards FREE
8 p.m. – midnight, Spartan Lanes & U-Cue, MSU Union
Bring your floor or bring a friend and get your game on! Park for free in the Grand River Avenue ramp.
Free Sneak Preview, Shutter Island
8:30 p.m., B108 Wells Hall
Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo. Set in 1954, U.S. marshal Teddy Daniels (DiCaprio) is assigned to investigate the disappearance of a patient from Boston's Shutter Island Ashecliffe Hospital. As a hurricane cuts off communication with the mainland dangerous criminals "escape" in the confusion, and the puzzling, improbable clues multiply, Teddy begins to doubt everything - his memory, his partner, even his own sanity. Tickets are available at www.gofobo.com/rsvp and enter the code UABX4 or in the UAB Office (322 MSU Union) two tickets per MSU ID. Watch the trailer at www.ShutterIsland.com
(Please note: Ticket does not guarantee admission. Theatre filled on a first come, first-served basis. UAB must give out more passes than theatre holds in order to fill theater to capacity based on Movie Studio rules and regulations. This sneak will have a limited number of seats available)
Friday, February 19
Noontimes Concert
12 noon, Main Lounge, MSU Union
Jorge Cham
6:00 p.m., N130 Business College Complex
Creator of MSU’s Piled High and Deeper comic will be presenting a thought-provoking yet humorous lecture examining the possible effects of the current economic environment on global research, while helping students figure out what their role in the coming social order might be. Spartan giveaways throughout the evening. In partnership with MSU Council of Graduate Students.
The Ultimate Video Game Experience
9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Ballroom, 2nd floor, MSU Union
Test your video game skills at the Ultimate Video Game experience. Play the newest games on four 120” television screens and four 100” screens. The games in the tournament include Mario Kart, Wii bowling, Halo, Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Super Smash Brothers, Rockband, Madden, and hundreds more to choose from. Collect raffle tickets for the games you win throughout the night to win prizes. Prizes include a flat screen tv, a Playstation 3 and gift cards to Best Buy. Also check out the texting tournament sponsored by Metro PCS. Registration starts at 9 p.m., tournament starts at 9:30 p.m. Compete for the fastest texting time to win a grand prize of a Wii Game System. $3 vouchers to Union Central handed out to the first 200 students. Must be MSU Student to win prizes and show ID, only one prize per person.
Saturday, February 20
Just Dance
9:00 pm – Midnight, International Center
Get your groove on with meringue lessons, (9:00 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.) salsa lessons (9:00 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.), and belly dancing lessons (9:15 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.). Practice your new dance moves from 11:00 p.m. to midnight. Free Sparty’s food vouchers and maracas and cymbals will be given out while supplies last.
Campus Center Cinemas, February 18 - 21
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
Thursday, B104 AND B106 Wells, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Conrad Auditorium 8:00 p.m.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Wells Hall 7:15 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.
The Princess and the Frog
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Wells Hall, 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.
2012
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Wells Hall, 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Conrad Auditorium, 8:00 p.m.
East Lansing Film Festival- Until the Light Takes Us
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Wells Hall, 7:00 p.m. & 9:15 p.m.
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Save the Dates:
- March 20 - Dice & Ice, Munn Ice Arena
- April 16 - Drag Show
- April 24 & 25 - Sparty's Spring Party
Want to volunteer for these great Spring events? email uab@hfs.msu.edu to find out how.
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