Thursday, September 11 Come to the 9/11 Day of Service 8:30a.m. Blackman Auditorium. Volunteers from local and national organizations will reflect on the September 11 terrorist attack and work in breakout sessions on volunteer issues and goals. Co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Sport in Society. Call Kate Chilton at ext. 4134 for more information.
Remembering 9/11: A Day of Hope for a Peaceful Tomorrow activities throughout the day. The Sacred Space, 201 Ell, will be available all day for personal reflection and prayers. Readings, remembrances and reflections will begin at noon, followed by lunch in the Reflection Room. A candlelight vigil will be held at 8 p.m. on the Krentzman Quad. Call ext. 2651 for more info.
Friday, September 12 Don’t miss the interactive Simpsons Party from 7-10 p.m. in room 444-448 in the Curry Student Center. You will become a Simpsons character and join your Simpson family in a race against other Simpsons. Working your way through different stations based on Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and even Maggie, your family may win the grand prize! There will be free food/drinks, and a giveaway.
Saturday, September 13 Come to the Genetics for Nursing Event from 8a.m. to 5p.m. in Egan. An all day train-the-trainer program to prepare nurses with a foundation in genetics to respond to patient inquireies regarding advances in genetics. This event is sponsored by the Institute of Nursing Healthcare Leadership. Call Virginia Minichiello at ext. 3611 for more info.
Culture at the Crossing: Downtown Crossing’s Celebration of the Arts with art, music, exhibits, and more is from 11a.m. to 4p.m. along Summer, Winter and Washington Streets. This event is Free. Call (617) 482-2139 for more details.
Sunday, September 14 A Class of 2008 Reception is being held from 5 to 7p.m. at Raytheon Amphitheater in Egan Hall. A kickoff reception for those attending Red Sox games, this event is sponsored by student activities. Call Laura Ramsdell at ext. 4841.
The Sprite Liquid Remix Tour is at the Tweeter Center. Performers include N*E*R*D, The Roots, O.A.R. and Talib Kweli. Tickets are $16.50 a piece and are available at ticketmaster.com or call 617-931-2000.
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Sat., Sept. 20 is the 26th Annual John Coltrane Memorial Concert at 8p.m. in Blackman Auditorium. Performers include music professor Leonard Brown and sexophoneist Pharaoh Sanders. Eric Jackson of WGBH Radio will serve as narrator. Tickets are $25; $20 for faculty and staff; $15 for NU Students. Call ext. 2247
On Sept. 25, the Chords ‘ Discourse Series continues at The Paradise Lounge on Commonwealth Avenue. With featured artist Bruce Springsteen. The show features acoustic performances of Springsteen songs and storytelling by: Mark Lind (Dirty Water, Ducky Boys) Mark Linskey, (Hudson Falcons) TJ Welch, Tim Baxter, (The Blue Bloods) Jake Brennan (Jake Brennan ‘ The Confidence Men) Matt Walsh, (Suspect Device) Tim Catz and Peter Valle (Antler) Doors open at 9:30p.m., this event is 21+, and admission is $5. For more info., please contact Kristen at Mad Cat Management ‘ Productions. at 617-562-8804.
NU DownBeats, an Acapella Group, will hold auditions. The date and time have yet to be determined. To schedule a slot, e-mail [email protected].
