Family Weekend 2010 Events on Friday, October 1, 2010

A Cappella Concert and Outdoor Movie

6:30–7:30 PM–Miami University student A Cappella concert 8–10 PM–outdoor movie Uptown Park

No cost for this event.  Campus Activities Council invites you “uptown” on Friday evening for dinner, music, and a movie!  Some of Miami’s own student groups will kick-off the show at 6:30.  Large screen outdoor movie–”Meet the Parents”

Free Skippers food will be provided starting at 6:30, followed by popcorn during the movie.  Cropwalk donation booth will be available (charity to fight world hunger).

Shriver Center Family Weekend Food Service and Market

Hours, Fri-Sun:
Haines Food Court  8 AM – 3 AM
Tuffy’s  6:30 AM – 11 PM
Spring Street Market  8:30 AM – 3 AM

Miami University Art Museum

Friday, 10 AM–5 PM
Saturday, NOON–5 PM
Sunday, Closed

Art Museum Fall 2010 Exhibitions:

Creatures Great & Small; Galleries 2 and 3

This suite of exhibitions investigates the powerful ways the natural world has functioned as a storyteller.  In earlier times the complex relationship between humans and animals found expression in folk traditions of storytelling and craft production. In more recent centuries, artists have drawn upon this resource for inspiration in their work. Artists and writers continue to be influenced by the natural world, and their stories create an enduring cultural heritage.

In addition to paintings, prints and drawings by American and European artists from the 16th century to the present, featured works include children’s books from Miami University Special Collections, textiles and folk toys from around the world, African goldweights, Asian ceramics and Native American pottery.

Animal Tales:  Storybooks for Children; Gallery 1

As children, we learn about the world through the stories we read or hear. Animals, birds and insects often play a part in these tales, either as principal actors, human companions or wild species sharing our planet.  Organized in collaboration with the King Library Special Collections, this exhibition explores the presence of animals in children’s books from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Included are such classics as Call of the Wild, Winnie-the-Pooh and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

The Art Museum is located at 801 S. Patterson Avenue
(513) 529-2232
web site

Rowan Art Sale

Friday, 10 AM–8 PM
Saturday, 10 AM–8 PM
Sunday, 10 AM–6 PM

Located in Rowan Hall (Intersection of Spring Street and Maple Street)
Featuring fine art created by Miami students, faculty, and staff.  Offerings include original, handmade glass beads and fused glass art objects, handcrafted pottery, jewelry, and much more.

Glass bead making demonstrations throughout all three days!

Shop early for best selection of one-of-a kind pieces!  Raffle featuring items from participating artists!  No purchase necessary, just stop by for a chance to win.

Public Ice Skating Sessions

12–12:50 PM and 7:30–9 PM; Goggin Ice Center; $5 special with FREE skate rental

Recreational Sports

Daily Passes

Rec Center daily passes will be $5 October 1-3, 2010. 
Come use the equipment in the 2-level fitness center, swim in the Olympic-sized pool or jog on the suspended track.

Group Fitness

All group fitness classes will be free October 1-3, 2010
View the schedule and class descriptions online at Group Fitness.

Athletic Events

Miami Soccer versus Central Michigan

4 PM; Miami Soccer Field
Free Admission

Dinner at La Mia Cucina

3:30–10 PM
A La Carte Service
Includes coffee drinks, smoothies, salads, pizzas, pastas, paninis and dessert
Limited seating; to-go available
Cash and credit cards accepted

Dinner at Panache

5–9 PM Tableside Service from an upscale menu
Continuous Seating fills quickly; No reservations required
Cash and credit cards accepted

Dinner & Auction Sponsored by MUSF/Open to All

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6 PM; Marcum Conference Center

Beat the uptown Family Weekend crowds, avoid the long lines and stress, and support student scholarships in the process! Join us for the Ninth Annual MUSF Family Weekend Auction and Dinner on Friday, Oct. 1 at 6 PM at the Marcum Conference Center. The evening is highlighted by a delicious sit-down dinner, musical entertainment and an auction featuring great merchandise and memorabilia. All proceeds benefit scholarships for students sponsored by the Miami University Student Foundation (MUSF).

Cost is $35 per person. Space is limited. Coat and Tie attire for men and cocktail dresses/pants suits for women are recommended.

Make plans now to enjoy a great meal with family and friends, and to take part in a festive auction that’s  fun, rewarding…and benefits Miami students. For up-to-date information about the MUSF Family Weekend Auction and Dinner, visit us at Miami University Student Foundation or call (513) 529-5957.

Miami CLUB Ice Hockey vs. DePaul University

7 PM; Goggin Ice Center
Free admission

Global Rhythms Role vs. Soul I

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8 PM  FRIDAY - 8 PM  SATURDAY
Hall Auditorium
Tickets: $ 10.00 Adult; $ 5.00 Students and Senior Citizens

“Global Rhythms – Role versus Soul” concert nights implies diverse states of roles and the soul where around 300 performers, over the course of the two evening performances, be it a Grammy-winning artist or a child prodigy from across the world celebrate diverse musical traditions from Asia, Latin America, Africa, Europe, or North America. Every act of entertainment on both nights is a slice from across the globe making the stage come alive, be it through the works of Oscar winning composer AR Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) or hits from Broadway Musicals, Bollywood, Africa, Middle East, Latin America and so on. Click here for more information.