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There’s a new dog in town, and it could be you! NU Athletics needs energetic, outgoing and responsible students to be their new mascot! Students trying out for ice skating should have prior ice skating experience. Please Contact Steven Belowsky at ext. 2515 or e-mail [email protected] for more information and to schedule an interview.
Sign up for yoga class. Class is from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sacred Space in Ell Hall. The cost is $150 for 10 weeks. Pre-registration is required. Call ext. 2728.
Thursday, Sept. 25
The Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship is sponsoring “The Gospel According to the Simpsons.” Come watch an episode of “The Simpsons” from the third season and dialogue about how it relates to faith. The event is from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. at 318 CSC. Contact Shane Adams at [email protected] for more information.
Come to the Taste of Cambridge Festival featuring food from 40 Cambridge restaurants. The event is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at MIT’s Tech Square Courtyard. Tickets are $35. Call 617-876-6990.
The Chords and Discourse Series continues at The Paradise Lounge on Commonwealth Avenue, with featured artist Bruce Springstein. The show features acoustic performances of Springstein 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 9:30 p.m. This event is 21+ and admission is $5. For more information, call Kristen at Mad Cat Productions at 617-562-8804.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Come see “What I Like About Jew,” a comedy song series at Club Passim at 8 p.m. April’s show was sold out, so reserve soon. The cost is $14. Call 617-492-7679 for tickets.
CollegeFest, the biggest college party and student lifestyle festival of the year, is coming to Boston. This year’s eclectic highlights include live music from hip-hop artists Akrobatik, Illin’ P and the group Full Tilt. MTV “Real World: Paris” cast members, Mallory and C.T. will be on-hand for a meet-and-greet. For students looking to become the next television star, Boston’s WB56 will have a mini-studio and is auditioning students to do on-air TV promos. Students at CollegeFest also have a chance to win contest prizes. CollegeFest is Sat., Sept. 27 from noon to 7 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 28 from noon to 6 p.m. at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street in Boston (next to the Prudential Tower). Tickets are $8 at the door or $6 if purchased in advance at the Virgin Megastore in Boston, from Sept. 20 to Sept. 26 from noon to 6 p.m.
The Third Annual BeanTown Jazz Festival will be from noon to 6 p.m. Jazz performers Pieces of a Dream and Average White Band will headline the festival, and will be joined by local favorites. All will perform on four stages located on Columbus Avenue (between Massachusetts Avenue and Burke Street).
Come to the Red Bull Bike Battle at City Hall Plaza (off the Gov’t. Center T stop) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two NU alumni will be competing. Call Jeff Regis at 603-431-7548 or go to redbullbikebattle.com for more information.
Hammered is presenting the Second Annual Wimpy Body in the CSC Ballroom. The contest is at 8 p.m. Admission is $2. E-mail [email protected] or call ext. 8409 to enter.
