GMU Weekends Event Round-Up - Apr 10-11 [I-Week and More]

Weekends Roundup: What's Going on Here at Mason

By Student Media Freelancer Aram Zucker-Scharff

This weekend there is a lot going on at Mason. From the various International Week events to Sweeny Todd in the JC Cinema, there is plenty to do.

Thursday (Apr. 10)

• De-Stress Fest [PW] - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Bull Run Hall Atrium - Free food, naptime and more, as the De-Stress event hits the Prince William Campus.


• International Bazaar [International Week] - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ North Plaza (Rain Site: JC Lower Level) - Food, vendors, performances and all the things that make I-Week fun. See Mason's many cultures trying to sell you things.


• Fashion Show [International Week] - 12 p.m. @ Dewberry Hall - I see girls in lingerie on the Facebook event's photo, that's enough for me.


• The Effects of U.S. Immigration Policy on People - 3 p.m. @ SUBII Ballroom - The Democracy Project's Campus Coordinator and a selection of experts on everything from LGBTQ to academic freedom talk about immigration.


• International Week Reception [International Week][Arlington] - 5 to 7:30 p.m. @ Original Building, Room 329 -"Networking with internationally-focused organizations about study abroad, volunteer and employment opportunities." Also lots of free food and if you really like what you taste, there's to be a recipe exchange.


• Russian Culture Night [International Week] - 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. @ JC Bistro - "Watch and Eat."


• Darfur Now [Cinema Series] - 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. @ JC Cinema - IMDB calls it "An examination of the genocide in Sudan's western region of Darfur," I'd say that it is likely to be quite depressing. But then again, Arnold Schwarzenegger is on the cast list.


• Student Body Presidential Debate 2008 [SGA] - 7 p.m. @ JC Atrium - The pairs of presidential and vice presidential candidates come out to bring the scuffle to the student body. Find out who to vote for! Rumor has it that the even the ever elusive Jacob Rehpelz and Bailey Hall will make an appearance.


• Filipino Culture Night [Pacific American Heritage] - 7 to 11:30 p.m. @ Dewberry Hall - "Watch and Eat."


• With One Voice [Campus Ministry] - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. @ Enterprise Room 80 - All the Christian groups on campus join together for "praising God in unity."


• Ivanov [GMU Players] - 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. @ Black Box - This Chekhov play opens for the first time Thursday night. You can see it through the 14th.

Friday (Apr. 11)

• LANJam '08 [GADIG]- Rumored - The Game Analysis and Design Interest Group was supposedly planning a Xbox 360 and maybe computer LAN gaming event with EFF. Current Status: Unknown.


• Field Day and BBQ [International Week] - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ North Plaza (Rain Site: Dewberry Hall) - It sounds like what it is. I hope it doesn't rain, cause I'm not sure how field games will work in Dewberry Hall.


• Chinese Culture Night [Pacific American Heritage] - 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. @ Bistro - Perhaps there will be food?


• Men's Volleyball vs. Penn State [Sports] - 7 p.m. @ Field House - Are they also called the Patriots?


• Sweeny Todd [Cinema Series] - 6 and 9 p.m. @ JC Cinema - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street puts in an appearance.


• African Culture Night [International Week] - 7 to 11:30 p.m. @ Dewberry Hall - It is what it is I guess.


• Game Night [EFF] - 7 to 11:30 p.m. @ SUB1 Game Room - Free Pizza and free games. What more could you ask for?


• Carmen [Performances] - 8 to 10 p.m. @ Concert Hall - This classic performance by the St. Petersburg Ballet should be fantastic to see, but good luck getting a ticket on a student's salary. Try the same time on Saturday for Swan Lake.

Saturday (Apr. 12)

• Sweeny Todd [Cinema Series] - 6 and 9 p.m. @ JC Cinema - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street puts in a second appearance, just in case you missed him the first time.


• Friends of International Reception [International Week] - 6 to 6:30 p.m. @ JC Cinema Lobby - "Mix and mingle with friends of Mason's international programs."


• Kevin Mac & the Country Cassanovas [Live@Damon's] - 7 to 10 p.m. @ SUB1 Damon's - Not sure how exciting this will be, I can't even find the band with Google.


• Cultural Dance Showcases [Pacific American Heritage] - 7 to 10 p.m. @ Harris Theatre - The cultural dances are usually a sight to see, it may be worth skipping out on some of the other events in this time slot to sneak a peak.


• International Dinner Dance [International Week] - 7 to 10 p.m. @ Dewberry Hall and Bistro - Music, dancing and food. Between the catered dinner (hopefully not Sodexo?) and the dance competition, this is sure to be a fun event. But grab your tickets in advance as they are $10 from OIPS (SUB1 Room 310) as opposed to $15 at the door.


• I-Week After Party [International Week] - 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. @ Dewberry and moving to Bistro - After the dancing and diversity is done, it's time to party the night away. The party will move to rock out with a DJ in the Bistro. However, considering Mason's draconian drinking policy, even the most relentless Patriots may feel a bit thirsty after four hours.


• Free Play in the Corner Pocket [Pool] - 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. @ Corner Pocket - Mason's newest pool hall is spacious, take advantage of the long hours and elbow room to practice those trick shots.

Sunday (Apr. 11)

• "Asian Americans Can Jump" [Pacific American Heritage] - 12 to 5 p.m. @ Physical Education Building - I really didn't make up the name for this event. It is sponsered by the Office of Diversity Programs and Services and is a "3-on-3 Men and Woman's Tournament and Basketball Shoot-out."


• Bagel Brunch [Jewish] - 12:30 p.m. @ Patriot Lounge - In every college student's mind burns one question… where can I get my free food? Here's the event to go to. Delicious food and all you need to do is sit through is a short Judaism education component.


• Students Sing [Music] - 3 to 4:30 p.m.@ Harris Theatre - Hear your fellow students sing out.


• Free Play in the Corner Pocket [Pool] - 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. @ Corner Pocket - Mason's newest pool hall is spacious, take advantage of the long hours and elbow room to practice those trick shots. Erm... practice them some more... because I absolutely did not copy this from directly above.


• Keyboard Conversations with Jeffery Siegel [Music] - 7 to 8:30 p.m. @ Concert Hall - Concerts with a commentary, renown musician Jeffrey Siegel plays music and talks about what makes you love it.