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Student Life UUB Takes Over Union Basement | Free Admission Coffeehouse Starts February 13 | Join UUB at the Movies UUB Takes Over Union BasementThe University Union Board will take over the Union Basement on February 1. In conjunction with the University Housing and Dining Office's Experience Western event, WestFest will provide an evening's entertainment of free bowling, food, music, movies and more to introduce prospective students to activities at Western.
Free Admission Coffeehouse Series Starts February 13February 13 kicks off the Free Admission Coffeehouse series with “Open Mic” night in the Union Basement Billiard Room venue beginning at 8:30 p.m. This evening showcases talented and/or brave Western students. From rapping to poetry; from guitarists to stand-up comedy, this well attended event always keeps the audience asking for more. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Join UUB at the Movies
Here's the line-up for the rest of the semester. January 31-February 3: 30 Days of Night *Dates and Titles subject to change by vendor SHOWTIMES: THURSDAY 7 PM; FRIDAY 7 & 9 PM; SATURDAY 7 & 9 PM; SUNDAY 4 PM
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Great live music will be performed at WestFest by Todd Carey, returning artist. Acclaimed for his hot-wire live performances, Carey has been hailed as a "talented musician with a lot of energy and an established following" (MTV Online). Touring heavily in support of his album, “Watching Waiting”, he has performed more than 100 shows in clubs, festivals and college campuses, opening for the aristocratic likes of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Jackson Browne, The Black Crowes, Trey Anastasio and Phil Lesh, Jason Mraz, Marc Broussard, G. Love & Special Sauce, Maroon 5 and more.
The University Union Board Cinema committee provides ongoing second-run newer movies to the Western community. Shown in the Sandburg Theatre on the basement level of the union, the movie line-up for the rest of the semester has been set. Admission is $2.00 for students with ID and $3.00 for public. Popcorn is available during most showings.
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