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On campus
Feb. 28 -- March 17
Make a donation of $10, $25 or $50 from your dining points at any dining location on-campus, which goes toward the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Friday, March 3
Come enjoy drinks, hors d'oeuvres and a KSCU DJ at the Santa Clara Review Publication Party at 5 p.m. in the California Mission Room. Guest reader David Roderick will read a selection of his poetry, as will student and faculty contributors.
March 3 -- 5, 8 -- 11
"Spring Awakening" is a coming-of-age story about three 14-year-olds who confront issues such as abortion, rape, suicide and morality. Written by Frank Wedekind, Tracy Ward directs this performance in Mayer Theatre.
For ticket information, contact the Center of Performing Arts Box Office at (408) 554-4015.
Monday, March 6
The Chinese Student Association presents their cultural show at 8 p.m. in Recital Hall. Tickets are $8 if purchased ahead of time in Benson and $10 at the door.
Tuesday, March 7
"From Harship to Hope: The Story of Ghana's Thomas Awiapo," sponsored by the Catholic Relief Services, will be in Kennedy Commons from 7 to 8 p.m. Awiapo will tell of his inspirational story of survival and success in a small African village.
For more information, contact Paul Woolley at (408) 551-4383. Space is limited, so please RSVP by Monday, March 6 to BannanEvents@scu.edu with the subject line "Awiapo."
The arts
March 1 -- 12
The "Cinequest Film Festival" will take place at the California Theatre in San Jose, with a myriad of films and forums for the Maverick film artists, student filmmakers and film lovers. For more information, visit www.cinequest.org/2006 or call (408) 295-3378.
March 7
The Poetry Lounge will feature poet Joan Gelfand followed by an open mic at 7 p.m. at the Blue Monkey Bar in downtown San Jose. For more information, call (408) 297-3400 or visit www.pcsj.org.
March 9 -- 12
Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley presents "Romeo and Juliet," Shakespeare's tragic tale of two star-crossed lovers. For more information, call (866) 276-3890 or visit www.balletsanjose.org.
Special interest
March 3 -- 5
"The North American Handmade Bicycle Show" will take place at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, showcasing the work of handmade bicycle frame builders.
For more information, visit www.handmadebicycleshow.com.
Sports
March 3 -- 6
Pac-10 Women's Basketball Championship will take place at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. For ticket information visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Music and comedy
Saturday, March 4
Jamie Cullum performs at 8 p.m. at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. For ticket information visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Sunday, March 5
The Punchline Comedy Club presents the San Francisco Comedy Showcase. For more information visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Weekend forecast
Have those umbrellas handy. Rain, rain and more rain. (Sat. 57º/42º, Sun. 61º/44º)