datebook
Thursday 1/15
Staind
Metal, hard rock, nu-metal; whatever you call them, Staind can rock with the best of them. Lucky for you, they'll be performing at the Warfield in San Francisco. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 for the main floor and for balcony reserved seating. Visit www.cc.com for more information on the concert.
Friday 1/16
The Robert Cray Band
Robert Cray, a blues singer and guitarist from Georgia, has been performing and recording music for almost 30 yeas. His extensive solo catalog reaches back to 1980, and most of his albums have been critically acclaimed. A talented guitarist with a soulful voice, he stands not so far beyond the ranks of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, and John Lee Hooker. Come see him perform his tight, modern blues with his band at the Fillmore in San Francisco. John Hammond will be the opening artist. The show will start at 9 p.m. and tickets are $32.50 for general admission. Go to www.thefillmore.com for more information.
Movie Screening: "Radio"
It's movie night again in the Bronco, and this Friday, they're featuring the new film "Radio" starring Ed Harris and Cuba Gooding Jr. With screenings at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. it's tough to pass up this FREE opportunity to avoid the lines at Blockbuster.
Charisma!
For the 4th year in a row, members of Charisma (student Theatre and Dance group) perform in a celebration of spirituality through music, dance and spoken word. The possibility of men in tights is only an added bonus. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Fess Parker Studio Theatre. Admission is free. For more information, call the CPA Box Office at (408) 554-4015
Ethics at Noon: Ethics, Engineering, and Renewable Energy Sources
Discuss with Timothy Healy from the Electrical Engineering department and Neil Quinn from the Computer Engineering department the use of energy resources in the present and possibilities for the future. The ethics session will be from noon to 1 p.m. in Casa Italiana. For more information, contact David DeCosse at (408) 551-5715 or DDecosse@scu.edu.
Saturday 1/17
The Paladins
Want to catch a cool concert but don't have much to spend? We have your answer! Three awesome bands will be rockin' out the Blank Club in downtown San Jose. Acclaimed rockabilly group the Paladins, who are on the verge of their 20th anniversary, will be the headliners. Cacti Widders and the Pimp Sticks will also be performing. The cost to get in is $10 and the show is 21 and over. For more information, visit www.theblankclub.com.
Sunday 1/18
Football in The Bronco
Take advantage of the big screen TV and watch Peyton Manning and Tom Brady battle it out in the AFC Championship Game. Pre-game show begins at noon. If you're up for an entire day of football, hang around for the NFC Championship Game too, which starts at 3:45 p.m. The Carolina Panthers face the Philadelphia Eagles for a shot at the Super Bowl. May the best teams win!
Monday 1/19
MLK Night
Igwebuike's annual cultural show features dancing, singing, spoken word, step and more. Come join in celebrating the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Show takes place in Mayer Theatre and starts at 7:00 p.m. Pre-sale $5, at the door $8. Contact Raven Flowers at (408) 551-3950 or rjflowers@scu.edu.
Tuesday 1/20
"See me learn."
Day 1 of the Multicultural Center's annual MCC Week. Check out the table in Benson with a video interviewing students about higher education and get information about MCC clubs. Peruse through the statistics presented about SCU's ethnic make-up, out on display on Kenna Lawn. Listen to SCU alumni discuss their experience at SCU at 7:30 in Shapell Lounge. Contact the MCC main office at (408) 554-4926 or jeng@scu.edu.
Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band
Easygoing singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffet will be performing with his Coral Reefer Band at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. The concert will start at 8 p.m. Advance ticket prices range from $37 to $70.50 for reserved seating. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. Go to www.cc.com for more information.
Wednesday 1/21
"See my race."
Race museum in the Benson parlors from 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Guest speaker Enrique Flores discusses his work with gangs at at-risk youth at 5:00 p.m. in the Walsh basement. Race speeches from MCC club representatives starting at 8:00 p.m. will be followed by a showing of the film "Green Dragon" in the Bronco. Contact the MCC main office at (408) 554-4926 or toboyd@scu.edu.
Iraq Panel Discussion
Just when you begin to think that your global news class isn't telling you everything about the situation in the Middle East, the fabulous SCU faculty gives you an opportunity to see the full picture. Join Mary Elaine Hegland, Margaret Russell, David Skinner, Bill Stover and Bill Spohn for a panel discussion entitled "Iraq: New Democracy or Another Afghanistan?" in the Weigand Room of the Arts and Sciences Building from noon to 1 p.m.
Ongoing
Americanos: Latino Life in the United States
More than 100 photographs by the nation's leading photojournalists will be on display at the de Saisset Museum until March. The exhibit reflects Latino Americans and their experiences in this country and should prove to be both an enlightening and moving display. Admission is free. For more information contact Ramona Nadel at (408) 554-4528 or rnadel@scu.edu.
Upcoming
"See my sex."
Guest speakers discuss sexuality, culture, and gender issues throughout Thursday. Contact the MCC main office at (408) 554-4926 or m1mei@scu.edu.
"See my culture."
Friday's program: continuous video showings of past MCC cultural shows and dance and cooking workshops. Contact the MCC main office at (408) 554-4926 or clanzon@scu.edu.
"See my community."
Take a trip with Sacred Heart Nativity School and give back to your community. Contact the MCC main office at (408) 554-4926 or e1hernandez@scu.edu
David Bowie
Bowie, the legendary king of goth and glam, will be performing at the HP Pavilion in San Jose on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Get your tickets now! There will be an opening performance by Macy Gray which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $51 or $76 for reserved seating. Go to www.cc.com for tickets and more information.
Travis
One thing's for sure: Travis doesn't suck. To hear why not, check out their show at the Warfield on Sunday, January 25. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for main floor and balcony reserved seating. Check out www.cc.com for more information.