Jeff Havens (8:30PM @ Phoenix Rooms) Jeff Havens has been captivating audiences for years with his hilarious brand of relentlessly thought-provoking comedy. Immediately likeable and possibly the most energetic comic on the national circuit, Jeff has performed everywhere from Los Angeles to New York. Website: www.jeffhavens.com
Cosmic Bowling (7:00-10:00PM @ Ashwaubenon Lanes) Welcome back to UW-Green Bay! Get all your friends together and come with us to Ashwaubenon Lanes for a night of FREE cosmic bowling. Buses leave from MAC Hall lot at 6:15pm.
Saving Jane with opener First Kiss (8:00PM @ MAC Hall Circle) What started out as simply a campfire song between strangers soon turned into a musical connection. Saving Jane found their style shifting more from acoustic roots to alternative rock which led to such hits as “SuperGirl” and “Girl Next Door.” Opening for Saving Jane will be Milwaukee based band, First Kiss. For more information on this event visit the Good Times Programming website. Website: www.myspace.com/savingjane www.firstkissband.com
Five Times August (8:00PM @ Phoenix Club) At the core you will find, a songwriter with an acoustic guitar. Brad Skistimas blends these acoustic pop arrangements with flavorful hints of roots, country, rock and even punk at times. The mellow “Who You Are” will appeal to fans of Norah Jones or Ryan Adams, while the rebellious rocker “Overrated” might pull in fans of Fall Out Boy or Green Day. The nineties-esque “One Way Road” reminisces that of Matchbox 20 or Hootie and the Blowfish while the blue-collar anthem “The Lighting” reflects the heavy electric guitars of Oasis. Website: www.myspace.com/fivetimesaugust
Milwaukee Brewers Game (6:05PM @ Miller Park, Milwaukee) Put on your baseball cap and bring a glove because we’re heading to Milwaukee to watch the Brewers take on the Phillies. Ticket prices are $25.00 for students and $50.00 for non students. Bus will depart from the Blue Lot at 3:00pm. Website: www.brewers.com
Fright Fest (Six Flags Great America) It’s thrills by day and chills by night at Fright Fest. Six Flags Great America will be transformed into a Halloween playground. You’ll have a ghoulish good time with hair-raising shows, electrifying street entertainment and thrilling haunted houses. Plus, experience all your favorite rides in the dark. Ticket prices are $33.00 for students and $67.00 for non students. Bus will depart from the Blue Lot at 7:00am. Lunch in the park is included. website: www.sixflags.com/greatAmerica
Jim Wand (7:00PM @ Phoenix Rooms) Hypnotist Jim Wand is a UW-Green Bay favorite. He has worked with such personalities as Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Larry the Cable Guy, Sylvester Stallone, and George Strait. He is one of the only entertainment hypnotists in the world to have an undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees in the area of Psychology.
Paintballing (10:00AM @ Commando Paintball - Abrams, WI) $12.50 for students with paintball equipment, $22.50 for students without paintball equipment. Non students will pay on site and not be considered part of the UW-Green Bay group. Transportation will not be provided for this trip.
Ari Herstand (8:00PM @ Common Grounds Coffeehouse) Ari Herstand has been best known for his solo, live looping abilities: melding the guitar, keyboard, trumpet, harmonica, vocals, tambourine, and beat boxing seamlessly – to create a unique, full band sound. From touring coast-to-coast, playing renowned festivals like Milwaukee’s Summerfest and Austin’s South by Southwest Music Festival, as well as opening for artists such as Ben Folds, Cake, Matt Nathanson, Sister Hazel, Soul Asylum, The Bodeans, and Joshua Radin, Herstand has honed his show and has created an unforgettable live experience. website: www.myspace.com/ariherstand
Deanna Latson (8:00PM @ Christie Theatre) Nobody has more impact upon audiences and their health than Deanna Latson. Deanna entertains audiences with her dynamic and clever approach to health and wellness education. Deanna has spoken to more than 100,000 people in every age range, all over the world. She has spoken to over 300 colleges and universities including, Stanford and NYU, and has been invited back to speak by large corporations such as AT&T and Visa. Deanna’s approach to speaking is dynamic, emotional and humorous. She does not preach about diets, instead she teaches audiences about permanent lifestyle changes that will improve their health and wellbeing. website: www.gotohealth.com
GraveDancer’s Ball (9:00PM @ Phoenix Rooms) Get your costume and dancing shoes ready! Celebrate Halloween with food, dancing, and music by top Minneapolis club DJ, DJ Sharp in the University Union. Admission is free with theme-related costume, $2.00 with costume, $3.00 without a costume. For more information check out the Good Times Programming website.
Libbie Schrader (8:00PM @ Common Grounds Coffeehouse) Libbie Schrader is a singer and songwriter with a passionate alternative pop/rock style. Libbie was the first winner of the Pantene Pro-Voice competition, beating out over 1,200 other femalefronted acts for the award. In 2008 her songs appeared on MTV‘s hit shows “The Hills,” “True Life,” and “Parental Control.” website: www.myspace.com/libbieschrader
Retta (9:00PM @ Phoenix Club) During the past 5 years, RETTA has traveled to every state in the union sharing her stories about family and friends and even those not-so-happy people at the popular fast food chains. RETTA has also performed in her own half hour special Comedy Central Presents - Retta website: www.myspace.com/rettathejokediva
Chicago Trip: November 21-22 Holiday shopping season is almost upon us. Come with us to the Windy City of Chicago as we spend a weekend on the Magnificent Mile filled with an array of shops and restaurants along with tourism spots such as Navy Pier, Sears Tower, and Millennium Park. During this trip will also be the Lights Festival where musicians will be performing along Michigan Avenue and thousands of Christmas lights will illuminate the city at nighttime. More information on this event can be found at the Good Times Programming website. Ticket prices are $35.00 for students and $70.00 for non students. Bus will depart at 11:00am. website: www.themagnificentmile.com
Nina Storey (8:00PM @ Common Grounds Coffeehouse) Nina’s voice has been described as “...half Janis and half Alanis, and whose arresting delivery is three parts Virgin Mary and one part Dirty Harry...” and “with a voice of fire and quicksilver.” She has been featured in both film and television, including So You Think You Can Dance, Alias, and Girlfriends. Nina has worked with and opened for acclaimed artists such as Sarah Bareillis, Sarah McLachlan, Patty Griffin, Joan Osborne, and The Subdudes. website: www.myspace.com/ninastorey
James David (9:00PM @ Phoenix Rooms] Wisconsin native, James David, has been perfecting his unique blend of magic and humor for many years. He is now one of the best illusionists in the country and is known for his versatility in street and stage magic. website: www.mindgamesjames.com
Green Bay Gamblers vs. Fargo (7:05PM @ Resch Center) Ticket prices are $6.00 for students and $12.00 for non students. Transportation will not be provided for this trip.