Family Weekend is finally here and there are tons of events to choose from! Be sure you are registered (cwu.edu/tickets) for this weekend to reserve your spot for most of the activities. Here is a full list of the events happening this weekend:
Friday, May 9
2014 Juried Student Art Exhibition
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Sarah Spurgeon Gallery • Free
Annual exhibit sponsored by the Student Artist Collective (SAC) where students receive awards for excellence in their artwork.
http://www.cwu.edu/art/sarah-spurgeon
Family Weekend Check in
3 – 7 p.m.
Student Union and Recreation Center (SURC) Info Center
Comedy Night featuring Susan Rice with special guest Geoff Lott
8 p.m. SURC Theatre
$3 CWU Students w/ID, $7 general admission
Central Theatre Ensemble presents Les Misérables with dinner package
5:15 p.m. seating at Dakota Café on Pearl St • 7:15 p.m. seating at McConnell Auditorium
$40 per person
Epic, grand and uplifting, LES MISÉRABLES packs an emotional wallop
that has thrilled audiences all over the world.
http://www.cwu.edu/tickets
Les Misérables theatre only
7:30 p.m. • McConnell Auditorium
Reserved and General Admission seating
Adult $20/15 – Senior/Student $18/12 – CWU Student w/ID $7
Saturday, May 10
Family Weekend Check in
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. • SURC Info Center
Farmer’s Market
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Downtown Ellensburg
http://www.kittitascountyfarmersmarket.com
Yakima River Float (limited space)
9:45 a.m. check in, Depart SURC/OPR 10 a.m., 2 p.m. return
$30 includes BBQ lunch
http://www.cwu.edu/tickets
Wild Horse Wind Farm (limited space)
9:45 a.m. check in, Depart SURC/East Patio 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. return
$10
http://www.cwu.edu/tickets
Outdoor Zumba
10 a.m. • SURC East Patio • Free
Campus Tours
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (tentative) • SURC Info Booth
88.1 The Burg Open House
11:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. (tentative) • SURC Radio Station
Historic Downtown Ellensburg Tours
11 a.m. and 1 p.m. (tentative)
Must register in advance and reserve ticket online
Groups of about 20 people • Free • Departs from Kittitas County Historical Museum
Discover why Central Washington University is located in Ellensburg, learn about the great Ellensburg fire, and many other interesting facts! Discover architecture, hidden gems, meet merchants and hear about the many events and festivals that make Ellensburg a great home away from home. Reserve your spot online
http://www.cwu.edu/tickets
2014 Juried Student Art Exhibition
1 – 4 p.m. • Sarah Spurgeon Gallery • Free
http://www.cwu.edu/art/sarah-spurgeon
Central Theatre Ensemble presents Les Misérables with dinner package
5:15 p.m. seating at Dakota Café on Pearl St • 7:15 p.m. seating at McConnell Auditorium
$40 per person
Epic, grand and uplifting, LES MISÉRABLES packs an emotional wallop
that has thrilled audiences all over the world.
http://www.cwu.edu/tickets
Les Misérables theatre only
7:30 p.m. • McConnell Auditorium
Reserved and General Admission seating
Adult $20/15 – Senior/Student $18/12 – CWU Student w/ID $7
Sunday, May 11
Mother’s Day Brunch
Menu featuring live music by Eric E
10 a.m. • Holmes Dining, SURC • $10.50 per person–students can use their Connection Card Meal Plan for themselves and their guests
2014 Juried Student Art Exhibition
1 – 4 p.m. • Sarah Spurgeon Gallery • Free
http://www.cwu.edu/art/sarah-spurgeon
Central Theatre Ensemble presents Les Misérables
2 p.m. • McConnell Auditorium
Reserved and General Admission seating
Adult $20/15 – Senior/Student $18/12 – CWU Student w/ID $7
http://www.cwu.edu/tickets
Ellensburg lodging information:
http://www.myellensburg.com
http://www.kittitascountychamber.com
http://www.cwu.edu/conference/munson-hall
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