Thursday, October 7, 2004
Hospitality Services begins its new line of dining options at RPI with the 2004 Catering Expo in Russell Sage Dining Hall from 3 pm to 5 pm. Free samples will be offered and staff will be available to answer questions. Go on the web to http://www.rpi.edu/dept/dining/index.html for more information about the new Hospitality Services.
Bette Midler lights up the Pepsi Arena at 8 pm as part of her nationwide “Kiss My Brass!” tour. Tickets range in price from $40.50 to $150.50 and may be purchased online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/.
Professor William W. Greassley of Princeton University gives the Department of Materials Science & Engineering distinguished lecture on “Phase Behavior of Hydrocarbon Polymer Blends” in Amos Eaton 214 at 4 pm.
Friday, October 8, 2004
Tim McGraw moseys over to provide the Pepsi Arena with a little country style entertainment. The concert begins at 7:30 pm and tickets cost $45 to $65 dollars. To buy tickets or find more information, log on to http://www.pepsiarena.com/.
Bobby Birdman, with The Andrew Eckel Ensemble, combines indie rock and Perry Cuomo at Ground Zero at 8:30 pm. Admission costs $3. Go online to http://www.rpi.edu/~eckela/ to learn more.
The Bad Boys of Comedy have audiences in stitches at the Palace Theatre. Bobby Slayton, Jim Florentine, Jim Norton and Rich Vos begin the laughs at 8 pm. Tickets cost $28.50 to $32.50 and can be purchased online at http://www.palacealbany.com/.
Professor Robert Parker of Ohio State University gives a mechanical, aerospace, and nuclear engineering colloquium titled “Nonlinear Dynamics of Multi-Mesh Gear Systems” in Low 4050 at 10:30 am.
Saturday, October 9, 2004
Metallica and Godsmack rock it out at the Pepsi Arena at 7:30 pm. Tickets cost $55 to $75 and can be purchased online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/.
Ground Zero opens the floor with an open mic night beginning at approximately 8 pm. All performers are welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there is a 10 minute, 2 song limit. Admission is free and so is the coffee. To learn more, log on to http://gzbasement.net/.
UPAC Mother’s presents an open mic night at 8 pm. All musicians are welcome and admission is free. E-mail upac-mothers@union.rpi.edu for more information.
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones bring a unique combination of bluegrass, jazz, rock, reggae, and funk to the Palace Theatre at 8 pm. Tickets cost $28. To purchase tickets or find out more, call 473-1845.
The Chinese Students Association holds its annual Mid-Autumn Festival in the McNeil Room of the Union at 7 pm. Admission is free. To learn more about the festival call the Rensselaer Union at 276-6505.
Jazz fills the night air as The Bad Plus entertains audiences at the Egg starting at 7:30. Tickets cost $24. Call 473-1845 for information or to purchase tickets.
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
The Friends of WRPI sponsor a talent showcase fundraiser for WRPI at the C+CC beginning at 7 pm. A donation of $15 is suggested. For more information, call the C+CC at 274-7793.
The Dead Science plays Ground Zero at 7 pm, with Jesse Newman opening. Admission is $3. Log on to http://www.thedeadscience.com/ to learn more.
Dr. Mark Van Zuilen gives an Origins of Life seminar in CII 3051 at 4 pm. Visit http://www.origins.rpi.edu/seminar.html to find out more.
