Campus Events | Past Events | Fall 11

HOLIDAYS OF THE WORLD

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Noon-1:30 p.m.

Student Center Ballroom

Come and learn about different holidays celebrated around the world. Enjoy music and free food and write a card to our troops stationed around the world!

To register your organization in the Holidays of the World event, please submit the form below.

Holiday Entry Form

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES

Tall Heights: Guitar and Cello Duo
Thursday, November 3, 2011

Noon-1 p.m.

Courtyard Stage
(Student Center next to Food Court)

Boston’s favorite acoustic duo, Tall Heights has wowed countless audiences on tour around New England. In just one year, Tall Heights has been invited (and invited back) to colleges and universities like Wesleyan, Brown, Smith, Hampshire, Dartmouth, Becker, Holy Cross, Wheaton and more.

Classically trained cellist Paul Wright soars soulful vocals over his cello. Tim Harrington sports a striking vibrato above folk- and rock-influenced acoustic guitar. Critics agree: it’s the harmonies –– vocal and instrumental alike –– that create a sound and atmosphere more intimate, moving and memorable than the countless drums-and-bass indie set-ups on the scene today.

The magic developed on the streets of Boston when Tall Heights was selected from hundreds to take residency at Faneuil Hall’s world-renowned street performer program. Under the Artist Development Program at the storied Long View Farm Studios, they recorded their debut album, Smoke Signals, at the Long View location as well as at Spirithouse and Northfire Recording Studios in western Massachusetts. Tall Heights released Smoke Signals to a sold-out crowd of 200 in the heart of Boston.

Tall Heights has headlined Boston venues including Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Café 939 and Brighton Music Hall, to name a few. They have shared stages with and garnered praise from national acoustic acts like David Wilcox, Barefoot Truth, One Eskimo and the Adam Ezra Group.

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

RICK ROSS CANCELS
PERFORMANCE FO
RHOMECOMING CONCERT

Rick Ross has notified Georgia State University that he will be unable to perform at Friday’s Homecoming concert, sponsored by Spotlight Programs Board and Campus Events.

Ross was scheduled to perform as the headliner at the Homecoming concert later this week at the Tabernacle. Ross suffered two seizures last week while attempting to travel to various performances in the Southeast.

Concerts Director George F. Baker III said, “We are disappointed he had to cancel, but completely understand that Rick Ross needs to take care of himself at this time. We hope he is better soon.”

Due to the late cancellation, there is not time to arrange another performer.

“After going through months of selecting possible artists, it takes 8 to 12 weeks of work to negotiate availability, fees and contracts to just schedule a concert,” said Baker. “We could never find a new artist in three days and be able to sell tickets and promote it effectively.”

Ticket Refunds

All ticket purchases will be refunded via the point of sale where the purchase was made.

Campus Tickets, University Center

Refunds for tickets purchased at the University Center will begin at the Campus Tickets booth on Thursday, Oct. 20, and be available until Friday, October 28. The booth is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Ticket holders should bring their tickets and receipt, and their name must be on the ticket pickup list they signed at the time of purchase.

LiveNation and Ticketmaster

If tickets were purchased from LiveNation or Ticketmaster via the internet or phone, refunds can be obtained on the web or phone by following customer service guidelines for refunds.

Tabernacle Box Office 

Refunds for tickets purchased at the Tabernacle are available at the Tabernacle Box Office. Ticket holders should bring their tickets and receipt in order to receive a refund.

More Information

Call Spotlight Programs Board at (404) 413-1610 or Campus Events at (404) 413-1857.

Sponsored by Spotlight Programs Board and Campus Events.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

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STUDENT CONCERT SERIES

Gareth Rogers
Pop/Alternative Guitar
Thursday, October 27, 2011
12:15-1 p.m.
Hurt Park

With roots in blues and jazz, Gareth Rogers tells stories about his life through his pop/alternative eclectic mix of guitar music. Rogers calls his performance style “very laid back and chilled out” and says, “I am also told I make ridiculous faces and dance when I play.”

Featuring your very own GSU classmates, the Student Concert Series highlights the best musical artists and bands at Georgia State, from rock bands to classical performers. Come out and enjoy the music while eating lunch or just hang out for awhile between classes.

If you are interested in performing, contact Campus Events at (404) 413-1857 or campusevents@gsu.edu.

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES

Karaoke

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

5:30-9 p.m.

Courtyard Stage

(Student Center next to Food Court) 

Come sing your heart out to your favorite karaoke tunes or –– if you are not much of a singer –– come out and listen to the talented GSU student body. Cupcakes and coffee will be served.

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES

Noah Hoehn, New Blues & Marimba Pop
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Noon-1 p.m.
Courtyard Stage (Student Center next to Food Court)

Noah Hoehn is a fierce performer. His impassioned harmonica performances and sincere dedication to his craft gained him national acclaim as a winner of the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians not once, but twice. Hoehn’s energetic and distinctive playing has been heard in concert halls, festivals and on national radio programs.

Now it is his solo show that is truly unequaled. His singular vision to unite the sounds of new blues and marimba pop is accomplished with an incomparable live looping system. Saucy harmonica and cool marimba are looped and layered upon a foundation of acoustic grooves, freeing him to sing and play at the same time. Because he programmed the MIDI sequences for his looper, fusing technology with his songs, he is called “a modern day musical scientist.”

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

STUDENT CONCERT SERIES

Midnight Revival

Thursday, September 29, 2011

12:15-1 p.m.

Hurt Park

Featuring your very own GSU classmates, the Student Concert Series highlights the best musical artists and bands at Georgia State. Come out during lunchtime and enjoy the music while eating or just hang out for awhile between classes.

The series will feature numerous genres and musical performances, from rock bands to classical music.

If you are interested in performing, contact Campus Events at (404) 413-1857 or campusevents@gsu.edu.

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES

Lindsey Stirling, Electric Violin

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Noon-1 p.m.

Courtyard Stage (Student Center next to Food Court)

Ever since Lindsey Stirling was a little kid she has been extremely creative. She loves to put a fun twist on every aspect of life. As a little girl, she loved writing plays for the neighborhood kids and making the costumes. Now she enjoys jazzing up her classical violin skills with some rock and hip hop as well as her dancing.

Stirling was a popular favorite on this season’s America’s Got Talent, where she was known as the Hip Hop Violinist. After her performance, Sharon Osbourne said, “Wow . . . we loved Lindsey. If she can make Piers Morgan smile, you know she will give you the show of a lifetime.”

Morgan called her “electrifying.” By combining 18 years of training with her sharp dance moves, Stirling plays and dances, and everyone has the chance to join in the party.

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES

Elliot Holden, Jazz/Guitar

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Noon-1 p.m.

Courtyard Stage (Student Center next to Food Court)

Elliot Holden is one of the hottest new talents to emerge on the scene in recent years. His new CD Radiance has received critical raves and substantial airplay throughout the Southeast.

With his trio The Elliot Holden Group, he has built a strong regional following and earned opening slots with such acts as The Derek Truck Band and Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

Holden was featured in Guitar Player Magazine’s Spotlight, and his fiery playing has been compared to that of Eric Johnson, Jeff Beck and Jimi Hendrix. However, the scope of Holden’s influences reaches far beyond the pantheon of guitar virtuosos.

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

7-9 p.m.

Courtyard Stage (Student Center next to Food Court)

Come out and enjoy our monthly Open Mic Night in the Student Center.

If you are interested in participating, come out early and sign up before the event or e-mail Campus Events at campusevents@gsu.edu.
If you don’t feel quite ready to get up and perform, then just sit back, relax and enjoy the performances by your fellow classmates.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER SERIES

The Buried Life — Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, Duncan Penn & Jonnie Penn

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

3 p.m.

Student Center Ballroom

The hit MTV show The Buried Life (TBL) originated in 2006 when four now 20-somethings — Ben Nemtin, Dave Lingwood, Duncan Penn and Jonnie Penn — set out in an old RV to complete a list of “100 Things We Want To Do Before We Die,” and help strangers along the way to accomplish something on their own lists.

Today, TBL has over 1 million Facebook fans and more than 130,000 Twitter followers. Despite their success, the four stars work to keep the show authentic to their original vision: “Simple and practical things demonstrate that, with creativity and the help of others, a person can accomplish anything — anything is possible.”

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

CONSTITUTION DAY

Keynote Speaker: John Horn, First Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Georgia

Monday, September 19, 2011

Noon-1 p.m.

Speaker’s Auditorium, Student Center

Free pocket Constitutions for every attendee.

Special guests include SGA President James Dutton and the Panther Battalion Color Guard.

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Sponsored by the Student Government Association and Campus Events and supported by Student Activity Fees.

STUDENT CONCERT SERIES

Shook Foil

Thursday, September 15, 2011

12:15-1 p.m.

Unity Plaza

Featuring your very own GSU classmates, the Student Concert Series highlights the best musical artists and bands at Georgia State. Come out during lunchtime and enjoy the music while eating or just hang out for awhile between classes.

The series will feature numerous genres and musical performances, from rock bands to classical music.

If you are interested in performing, contact Campus Events at (404) 413-1857 or campusevents@gsu.edu.

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

 

COURTYARD SERIES

Karaoke

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

5:30-8 p.m.

Courtyard Stage (Student Center next to Food Court)

Come sing your heart out to your favorite karaoke tunes or – if you are not much of a singer – come out and listen to the talented GSU student body. Cupcakes and coffee will be served.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

COLLEGE NIGHT AT THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ART

Saturday, September 10, 2011

7 p.m.-Midnight

$5 advance tickets will be on sale at the Student Center Information Desk beginning August 29, 2011.

(Tickets are $7 from the High Museum.)

Transportation

Campus Events is providing free shuttles from the Student Center and University Commons to and from the High Museum.

Shuttles begin at 6:15 p.m. The last shuttle leaves the High Museum at 12:15 a.m.

More Information call (404) 413-1857 or campusevents@gsu.edu

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES

Timbre, Harp/Vocals

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Noon-1 p.m.

Courtyard Stage (Student Center next to Food Court)

Most widely known as the harpist collaborator with mewithoutYou and Anathallo, Timbre’s solo project is a unique musical experience. She combines the sounds of harp with a gentle soprano voice, often joined by her band on piano, cello, vibraphones, drums, and even a choir, to create a moving and ethereal sound.

Her live performances are always met with an awed hush, whether it be in front of thousands of people at a festival, or in a music venue or a bar, and are most often described as breathtaking and enchanting.

With an impressive history on her instrument, Timbre proves that a classical education can bring a truly unique and cultured sound to modern music. She has won competitions on the harp throughout her career, including a Curb Sponsored Concerto Competition for the Nashville Symphony, and has performed at Carnegie in April 2010.

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

VOLUNTEER MEET AND GREET!

Hosted by Campus Events and Spotlight Programs Board

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

5-7 p.m.

Student Center, Senate Salon

Get involved! Come and learn about how you can be involved in events and activities sponsored by Campus Events and Spotlight Programs Baord.

Our volunteers gain valuable leadership experience in behind-the-scenes event planning. These experiences can help students have a competitive edge over others when going for a leadership position on campus or an internship or job!

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

COMEDY NIGHT at the Sports Arena!

Featuring Gabriel Iglesias

The Fluffy Shop Tour

Saturday, August 27, 2011

7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)

GSU Sports Arena

See Fact Sheet for complete details.

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who has been featured on “Comedy Central,” “Last Comic Standing” and “Family Guy,” will bring his high-octane show to Georgia State on Saturday, August 27. Known as the “fluffy” comic in a Hawaiian shirt, Iglesias has been described as unbelievably funny, electrifying and a gifted performer.

He delivers a hilarious, sure-fire hit mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal issues to life. His clean, animated comedy style has earned him national crossover appeal, making him popular among fans of all ages.

Ticket Information

Tickets go on sale Friday, August 19, and will be available until event sells out.

All non-student tickets: $25 each

GSU student tickets: $5 with PantherCard

Purchase Locations

• Student Center Information Desk (cash, check or money order)

• Sports Arena Ticket Office (cash, American Express, Discover, MasterCard or Visa)

• Online at www.ticketmaster.com (fees apply)

Supported by Student Activity Fees.

COURTYARD MUSIC SERIES

Chinua Hawk, R&B Soul

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Noon-1 p.m.

Courtyard Stage (Student Center next to Food Court)

Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur — these are just some of the words that can be used to describe Chinua Hawk. Although born and raised in New Jersey and now residing in Atlanta, Hawk considers himself a “citizen of the world.”

Hawk has released three independent CDs and is currently working on his fourth. His work has been heard on television shows, such as CBS’ “Joan of Arcadia,” and in movies such as “First Sunday.” He has also written songs with Wyclef Jean and performed backing vocals on his CD “The Preachers Son” and worked in the studio with producer/rapper Kanye West on rapper Talib Kweli’s song “Just To Get By,” which appeared in Dave Chapelle’s movie “Block Party.”

This event is free, no ticket required, and open to all students, faculty, staff and the public.

Supported by Student Activity Fees.