Hi听Buffs, and happy midterm week听I hope you (and I) all get through your first round exams with flying colors. Remember to get plenty of sleep. I am Sarah Ellsworth: IPHY major, Boulder native, and event connoisseur, writing to you from the comfort of beautiful CU听Boulder on all of your weekly opportunities for community involvement, educational whatnot and supreme fun. Per usual, have a wonderful week!
Wednesday, Sept.听14
Bowling re-opening party.听The Connection Bowling Alley at the UMC is reopening this evening with brand new bowling equipment and they鈥檙e commemorating the day with a huge party and you鈥檙e all invited.听There will be food and prizes, and the bowling is free so don鈥檛 miss out!
Boulder Farmer鈥檚 Market.听Catch one of Boulder鈥檚 favorite traditions before it closes down for the winter! The Boulder Farmer鈥檚 Market happens every Wednesday night from 4 to 8 p.m. on Canyon and Broadway and there are tons of local vendors and restaurants offering up dinner food and locally grown fruit and veggies. You can grab a plate of food and listen to live music in the sitting area or relax on the community lawn next to Boulder Creek.
Thursday, Sept.听15
Karaoke Night.听Swing by Club 156 in the UMC First Floor听from 8 to 11:30听p.m. for some spectacular amateur singing and socializing. Grab some pals and muster your courage to belt out a pop tune or two on Club 156鈥檚 professional sound system for a crowd. The event is free and open to all!
Flick and Float.听Blow up your inner tube and floaties and don your swim suit- it鈥檚 time for the Rec Center鈥檚 Flick and Float! Sit in the Buff Pool and watch Sharknado (an Oscar-worthy masterpiece if you ask me) from 7 to 10 p.m. Bring a friend or bring a date, it鈥檒l be a wonderfully fun evening in the pool.
Friday, Sept.听16
Finding Nemo screening.听Friday night is movie night with听Program Council, and this Friday they鈥檙e screening everyone鈥檚 favorite Pixar movie Finding Nemo for free at 8 p.m. in Chem 140 (the best place to see a movie) to precede next Friday鈥檚 screening of Finding Dory. Popcorn is free, and be sure to bring your valid Buff OneCard for entry.
Celebrate Bisexuality Day.听Join Biphoria and the Cultural Events Board for a celebration of bisexuality听in the Abrams Lounge on the 3rd floor of the C4C from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will be food and fun and absolutely everyone is welcome so no matter how you identify, swing by and celebrate!
Friday, Sept.听16, to Sunday, Sept. 18
Boulder Fall Fest.听Join the fun loving Boulder community this weekend for our annual tradition of the Fall Festival, an event that draws thousands and highlights fall food, music听and art. The festival spills all down the Pearl Street Mall and is impossible to miss, as it runs all day for three days. Don鈥檛 try to park downtown during this time as you will surely fail; instead I suggest biking or walking down the Broadway hill.
Saturday, Sept.听17
TEDx Boulder 2016.听Everyone loves a good TED talk, and Macky Auditorium hosts two 90-minute sessions of TED talks again this year beginning听at 5 p.m. Come to hear a plethora of innovating and inspiring speakers on a variety of topics. Be sure to get your tickets soon since they鈥檙e selling out quick! Tickets include a light organic meal at intermission and start at $30.
Full Dome Show: Bella Gaia.听If you鈥檝e never seen a full dome show at Fiske Planetarium, now is the time. Fiske offers a wide array of laser shows, movies, and star projections on their dome, and Bella Gaia is one of the best. This award winning display of Earth from above features images from NASA and you may find yourself incredibly moved and inspired by the incredible beauty of it. The show runs from 9 to 10 p.m.
Monday, Sept.听19
It鈥檚 test time! Test Prep Workshop.听If the first midterms of the semester have got you all in an anxious tizzy, then stop by Flemming 170听from 2 to 3 p.m. for a test prep and exam study-help workshop to ease your brain. There will be study pros there to help you develop a strategy and get your mind right for midterm week. The workshop is free and open to all.
Bella Gaia full dome show at Fiske Planetarium on Saturday, Sept. 17, 9 to 10 p.m.
Karaoke Night, Thursday, Sept. 15, 8 to 11:30 p.m.
