Hello everyone. We could not have asked for a nicer October and I hope you all are making good use of it. This week is Homecoming week, and I know I will be enjoying it. I am Sarah Ellsworth: IPHY major, 麻豆影院 native, and event connoisseur, writing to you from the comfort of beautiful CU-麻豆影院 on all of your weekly opportunities for community involvement, educational whatnot, and supreme fun. As always, have a fabulous week.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
"Children of Monsters: An Inquiry into the Sons and Daughters of Dictators."听Join author Jay Nordlinger of the National Review between 6 and 7:30 p.m. in Hellems 201 to discuss his new book on what it might be like to be the child of a famous dictator. What is Stalin Jr.鈥檚 life like in a changed world? How would the children of dictators navigate life? Nordlinger will explore these topics and more in his free lecture. .
Something Radical Homecoming Concert.听The California band Radical Something, whose sound is part hip-hop and part rock, will headline this year鈥檚 Homecoming Concert. Splyt and Jerney also will perform. The show will be held in the Glenn Miller Ballroom at 8 p.m. and tickets are only $3 with a Buff OneCard, so get your dancing shoes and dancing partner and boogie on down.
Thursday, Oct. 15
The world鈥檚 biggest eye contact experiment.听Yes, I know this may seem goofy at first, but here鈥檚 why I think this is cool and worth checking out: studies show that just 10 seconds of continuous eye contact can lead to the perception of a special connection between the two gazers. The folks on Pearl Street Mall will aim for a full minute of eye contact between strangers from 4 to 7 p.m. in an effort to create word-less human connections. If you think this is cool too, then you may want to take a gander down to Pearl and find some cool people. .
Literary Buffs: Literature and arts festival.听For a relaxed and sophisticated evening, be sure to stop by Innisfree Caf茅 on the Hill from 4 to 7 p.m. to talk books, poetry and art with fellow intellectuals and aficionados whilst sipping local spicy Bhakti and wearing your most comfy sweater. If you just want to converse with some educated sounding friends, then this may be the place for you. .
Yoga in the park.听Join Out 麻豆影院 this and every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. until Dec. 31 in Parkside Park (23rd听and Kalmia) for a free yoga session. The yoga class is aimed at living in the present, being outside and accepting of all types of people of all walks of life.
Pluto Party.听Celebrate the new findings of NASA鈥檚 New Horizons mission by donning your space attire and strapping on your skates for the Pluto themed party to be held at the Rec Center Rink from 9 to 11 p.m. Since we now know there is ice on Pluto, there will be skating, music, light shows and activities- all space themed of course.听.
Friday, Oct. 16
Homecoming Parade and听Pep Rally.听With听CU鈥檚 national championship quarterback Darian Hagan serving as the grand marshal, the Homecoming Parade will start at 7 p.m. at the 1100 block of Pearl Street and head east, wrapping up with a pep rally featuring CU athletes and coaches on the courthouse lawn located between 13th and 14th streets on Pearl Street. 7 to 8:45 p.m. on the Pearl Street Mall.听.
The Otherland.听What is it like to be a stranger in a strange land? What is it like to not fit into your world? The听Otherland, an MFA dance production, seeks to answer these questions through intimate choreography and unusual setting. Be sure to catch the first showing in the Irey Theater at 7:30 p.m. .
Saturday, Oct. 17
Wait, wait, wait鈥hey鈥檙e teaching comics in college now?听Although CU doesn鈥檛 offer a class on underwater basket weaving, you can attend a lecture about comics this weekend. Come learn about the culture and history of comics in the Norlin British Studies Room between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. with fellow comics enthusiasts, where some free brunch food will be provided. .
Monday, Oct. 19
Food Film Festival.听If you love to eat and to cook (which you should because food is awesome), then be sure to check out the films and workshops that start this Monday and roll on through Oct. 25. Short films and speakers (Pok Pok鈥檚 Andy Ricker for one!) will arouse your hunger and let you peek into the ultra competitive world of culinary creation. .
