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MU BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE
Tri-State entertainment calendar
August
Aug. 16 -- Men's Soccer vs. Rio Grande, 7 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Aug. 21 -- New Student Orientation, all day at Memorial Student Center and PAC Playhouse
Aug. 22-24 -- Welcome Weekend
Aug. 22 -- Men's Soccer vs. VMI (Exhibition), 3 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Aug. 22 -- Welcome Weekend Family Picnic, 4 p.m., Center Campus Field, MSC Plaza
Aug. 22 -- Welcome Weekend '"We Are Marshall" Movie, 9 p.m., Center Campus Field
Aug. 23 -- Welcome Weekend Picnic, 5-8 p.m., Center Campus Field
Aug. 23 -- Greek Social, 5-11 p.m., Student Center Plaza
Aug. 25 -- Welcome Back Night, 8:30 p.m., Student Center 2W22
Aug. 27-28 -- Fun Entertainment Free Activities, all day, Student Center
Aug. 27 -- Black United Students Welcome Back Party, 6-9:30 p.m., Center Campus Field
Aug. 28 -- Herd Welcome Fest, Student Center
Aug. 29 -- MU Athletic Hall Of Fame Banquet, 7 p.m., Student Center
September
Sept. 2-3 -- Student Organization Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center
Sept. 3 -- Career Expo Success Workshop, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center, 2W16
Sept. 4 -- Society of Black Scholars Reception, 5-6:30 p.m., PAC Lobby
Sept. 4 -- Greek Social, 6-10 p.m., Student Center plaza
Sept. 5 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. Virginia Tech, 7 p.m., HC Arena
Sept. 5 -- MU Women's Soccer vs. The Citadel, 8 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Sept. 6 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. East Tenn. State, 1 p.m., HC Arena
Sept. 6 -- MU Men's Soccer vs. Liberty, 1 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Sept. 6 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. Western Kentucky, 7 p.m., HC Arena
Sept. 6 -- X-Fest At Harris Riverfront Park, Huntington. Hard rock station 106.3 celebrates with a full day of regional and national hard-core and heavy metal bands. Call 304-696-5990 or visit www.x1063.com.
Sept. 7 -- Sorority Recruitment Event, noon-2 p.m., Student Center plaza
Sept. 7 -- MU Women's Soccer vs. Radford, 1 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Sept. 9 -- Volunteer Fair, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Student Center lobby
Sept. 9 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. Morehead State, 7 p.m., HC Arena
Sept. 10 -- Part-Time Job and Internship Fair, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center 2E10 and 2W16
Sept. 10 -- Ice Cold Spades -- Game Night, 9 p.m., Student Center 2E28 SDR
Sept. 11 -- The Kings of Vegas: Frank, Sammy and Dean -- Ol' Blue Eyes, Red Eyes & One Eye, 7 p.m., Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland, Ky. $40 and $35. Call 606-324-3175.
Sept. 17 -- Student Organization Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Student Center lobby
Sept. 17 -- John Marshall Birthday Dinner, 5 p.m., PAC Francis Booth Exp. Theatre
Sept. 17-21: Swinefest 2008 at the boat ramp, Guyandotte, W.Va. Carnival, dunking booth, sausage pizza eating contest, beans and cornbread, applebutter making, hot dogs, pig roast, motorcycle and car show and more. CAll 304-522-6582 or visit www.swinefest2008.com.
Sept. 17-20: Fall Fest in Barboursville. Parade, arts and crafts, carnival, vintage cars, music and more. Free admission. Call 304-736-8994.
Sept. 19-21: Poage Landing Days in downtown Ashland, Ky. Features arts, crafts, car and motorcycle shows and live music. Call the Ashland Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, 606-329-1007 or 800-377-6249 or go online at www.visitashlandky.com.
Sept. 20 -- 25th annual ChiliFest, W.Va. State Chili Championship, all day, downtown Huntington. Sample chili from around the state for $1 per ticket or six for $5. Sponsored by the International Chilli Society, Chili Willi's Mexican Cantina and WSAZ. Call 304-529-4857 or visit www.chilifestwv.com.
Sept. 20-21: Mothman Festival in Point Pleasant, W.Va. Exhibits, displays, merchandise and guided tours.. Call Mothman Lives at 740-286-4772 or visit www.mothman lives.com.
Sept. 21 -- Greek Social - Bid Day, 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m., Student Center
Sept. 22-23 -- Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Student Center
Sept. 23 -- Vince Gill in concert, 8 p.m., Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland, Ky. See the country music legend perform his classics and more. Tickets range from $10-$65. Call 606-324-3175.
Sept. 24 -- Fall Major Expo Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center
Sept. 24 -- Career Exploration Discussion Panel, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Student Center 2W16
Sept. 25 -- Etiquette Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Student Center JMDR
Sept. 25 -- Naturally Seven, 7:30 p.m., Clay Center for the Arts and Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. Award-winning gospel, R&B, jazz and soul septet. Tickets are $15, $25 & $35. Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org.
Sept. 26 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. Memphis, 7-10 p.m., HC Arena
Sept. 26-28: Annual Greek Festival at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Huntington. Greek foods and pastries, live Greek bands and dancing. Call 304-522-7890 or visit www.stgeorgehwv.org.
Sept. 27 -- MU Men's Soccer vs. Bowling Green, 7 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Sept. 27 -- Sixth annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Fest and Cook-Off, all day, Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland, Ky. Sample chili and vote for your favorite. Sponsored by the Paramount Woman's Association and sanctioned by the International Chili Society. Call 606-324-3175.
Sept. 28 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. UAB, 1 p.m., HC Arena
Sept. 30 -- Willie Nelson & Family with special guest Jakob Dylan, 7:30 p.m., Clay Center for the Arts and Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. A night of "outlaw" country. Tickets are $30, $55 & $75. Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org.
October
Oct. 1 -- Jim Gaffigan performs standup comedy, 8 p.m., Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, Huntington. Known for his Comedy Central Special and his CD and DVD, "Beyond the Pale." Call 304-696-6656 or visit www.marshall artistsseries.org.
Oct. 1 -- MU Men's Soccer vs. Kentucky, 7 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Oct. 2-5 -- WV Pumpkin Festival, Pumpkin Park, Milton. Arts and crafts, displays, live entertainment, plenty of food. Visit www.wvpumpkinpark.com.
Oct. 4 -- Parent Weekend Brunch, 10 a.m.-noon, Student Center
Oct. 4 -- Parent Weekend One Book Presentation, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Student Center 2W16
Oct. 4 -- Cultural Dance Night, 5-11 p.m., Student Center
Oct. 4 -- MU Men's Soccer vs. UCF, 7 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Oct. 5 -- MU Men's Scoccer vs. Alumni, 1 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Oct. 8 -- Career Extravaganza, Student Center
Oct. 8 -- OctubaFest I, 8 p.m., SM 133
Oct. 9 -- Sorority Trivia, 5-9 p.m., Student Center 2W16
Oct. 9 -- Non-Greek Party Walk, 9 p.m., Student Center
Oct. 10-11 -- Sorority Field Events, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Center Campus Field
Oct. 10 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. Rice, 7 p.m., HC Arena
Oct. 10 -- MU Women's Soccer vs. Southern Methodist, 7 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Oct. 10-16 -- Fall International Film Festival at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. Featured films include "Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden;" "4 months 3 weeks and 2 days;" "Sangre De Mi Sangre;" "The Band's Visit;" "The Counterfeiters;" "The Flight of the Red Balloon." Part of the Marshall Artists Series. Pay by the film or see all 12 for $70. Call 304-696-6656 or visit www.marshallartistsseries.org.
Oct. 11 -- NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, 6-9 p.m., Student Center
Oct. 11 -- LeAnn Rimes, 8 p.m., Clay Center for the Arts and Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. The country artist is the youngest person to ever win a Grammy. Tickets are $25, $45 & $65. Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org.
Oct. 12 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. Houston, 1 p.m., HC Arena
Oct. 12 -- MU Women's Soccer vs University of Tulsa, 1 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Oct. 12 -- Sorority Lipsynch Contest, 1-6 p.m., Student Center
Oct. 15 -- MU Men's Soccer vs. Florida International, 7 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Oct. 15 -- OctubaFest II, 8 p.m., SM 133
Oct. 16 -- Etiquette Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Student Center JMDR
Oct. 17 -- MU Women's Soccer vs. UTEP, 7 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Oct. 17-19 -- Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus, Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Huntington.
Oct. 19 -- MU Women's Soccer vs. Colorado College, noon, Sam Hood Field
Oct. 22 -- "Nunsense," 8 p.m., Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, Huntington. The 25th anniversary tour of this saintly musical treat makes a stop on the Marshall Artists Series. Call 304-696-6656 or visit www.marshallartistsseries.org.
Oct. 23 -- Jazz 12:00 Concert, 8 p.m., SM 133
Oct. 23 -- Omar Sosa Afreecanos Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Clay Center for the Arts and Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. Pianist infuses his Cuban roots with jazz to create a fresh urban sound. All reserved seats are $20. Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclay center.org.
Oct. 24-25 -- Musical Arts Guild Cabaret, 7 p.m., PAC Francis Booth Exp. Theatre
Oct. 24 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. SMU, 7 p.m., HC Arena
Oct. 25 -- MU Men's Soccer vs. South Carolina, 7 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Oct. 26 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. Tulsa, 1 p.m., HC Arena
Oct. 26 -- MU Women's Soccer vs. UAB, 2 p.m., Sam Hood Field
Oct. 29 -- OctubaFest III, 8 p.m., SM 133
Oct. 31 -- International Student Halloween Party, 7 p.m., MSC Marco's
Oct. 31 -- The Hoppers with The Perry Sisters and John Darin Rowsey, 7:30 p.m., Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland, Ky. Traditional gospel music. Tickets $25, $20, and $15. Call 606-324-3175.
November
Nov. 1 -- Chelsea Handler live, 8 p.m., Clay Center for the Arts and Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. Host of E! network's late-night television sensation, "Chelsea Lately," performs standup. Tickets are $25, $35 & $45. Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org.
Nov. 2 -- 5th annual Marshall University Marathon, 7:30 a.m., HC Level E Concourse, Stadium
Nov. 4 -- Election Night Event, 7:30 p.m., MSC Marco's
Nov. 4 -- University Chorus Concert, 8 p.m., SM 133
Nov. 6 -- Woodwind Ensemble Concert, 8 p.m., JJ 103
Nov. 7-8 -- Choral Festival, SM 133
Nov. 7 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. UCF, 7 p.m., HC Arena
Nov. 7 -- Kool & The Gang, 7:30 p.m., Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Huntington. Hip-hop dancers Cultureshock get the party rolling. Part of the Marshall Artists Series. Call 304-696-6656 or visit www.marshallartistsseries.org.
Nov. 8 -- WTCR presents John Berry, 8 p.m., Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland, Ky. A country favorite since the early 1990s. Tickets are $30, $25, $20. Call 606-324-3175.
Nov. 8 -- College of Health Professions Open House, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., SH Atrium
Nov. 9 -- Don McLean in concert, 8 p.m., Clay Center for the Arts and Science, One Clay Square, Charleston. Known for the classic, "American Pie," McLean will perform his signature sounds rooted in American folk music. Tickets are $15, $25 & $35. Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org.
Nov. 9 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. Southern Miss., 1 p.m., HC Arena
Nov. 9 -- Stravinsky Concert, 8 p.m., SM 133
Nov. 12 -- "Oliver!" 7:30 p.m., Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, Huntington. Some of Charles Dickens most memorable characters take the stage in this Marshall Artists Series performance. Call 304-696-6656 or visit www.marshallartistsseries.org.
Nov. 13 -- Black and Gold Pageant, Student Center
Nov. 13 -- Etiquette Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Student Center JMDR
Nov. 13 -- Percussion Ensemble Concert, 8 p.m., SM 133
Nov. 14 -- Marshall Volleyball vs. East Carolina, 7 p.m., HC Arena
Nov. 14 -- Loretta Lynn live in concert, 8 p.m., Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland, Ky. See this iconic crooner share her classic country tunes. Tickets range from $10-$50. Call 606-324-3175.
Nov. 16 -- Choral Concert, 3 p.m., SM 133
Nov. 16 -- International Festival, 3-7 p.m., Student Center
Nov. 18 -- Study Abroad Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Center lobby
Nov. 20 -- Jazz 12.1 Concert, 8 p.m., SM 133
Nov. 22 -- Holly Berry Arts, Crafts & Book Festival, Student Center
Nov. 22-30: Festival of Trees and Trains at the Paramount Arts Center, 1300 Winchester Ave., Ashland, Ky. Get in the holiday spirit by checking out dozens of specially decorated trees, toy trains and more, while Christmas music fills the air. Call 606-324-3175.
December
Dec. 1 -- Guitar Ensemble, 8 p.m., SM 133
Dec. 3 -- Wind Symphony, 8 p.m., SM 133
Dec. 4 -- Etiquette Dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., Student Center JMDR
Dec. 6 -- Choral Union & Orchestra, 8 p.m., SM 133
Dec. 7 -- Choral Union & Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m.
Dec. 9 -- Symphonic Band Concert, 8 p.m., SM 133
Dec. 9 -- "The Wizard of Oz," 8 p.m., Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center, Huntington. Part of the Marshall Artists Series. Call 304-696-6656 or visit www.marshallartistsseries.org.
Dec. 10-14 -- "The Nutcracker," PAC Lobby, PAC Playhouse
Dec. 18-21 -- Huntington Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m., PAC Lobby, PAC Playhouse
