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Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Friday, May 9
7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium
$7 students, $15 general admission

Presented by the Central Theatre Ensemble, as part of the Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series, this musical production is suitable for all ages.
Comedy Night starring Alexandra McHale
Alexandra McHale
Friday, May 9
May 9, 8 p.m., Student Union Ballroom
$5 students, $7 general admission

Two-time Campus Activities Magazine female entertainer of the year comedienne Alexandra McHale covers the psychology of cow tipping, gender roles in relationships and critiques college life in her act that Variety magazine describes as "sassy, off-color, but never crude." Rated PG.
Ryanhood
Ryanhood
Saturday, May 10
7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre
$5 students, $7 general admission

Acoustic guitar duo Ryanhood has made a name for themselves not only for their excellent musicianship, but also for the their ability to connect with audience members and leave them smiling. The group is currently working with Grammy-winning producer Ross Hogarth on their forthcoming album.
Mother's Day Jazz Brunch
Jazz Brunch
11 a.m., Student Union Ballroom
$8.25 for children (10-), $16.50 for adults
$12.50 for seniors (55+)
Reservations required by April 28

Enjoy a delectable Mother's Day brunch and live music featuring CWU's own Vocal Jazz II ensemble.
Menu includes: fresh fruit, breakfast breads, scrambled eggs, belgian waffles, baron of beef w/au jus & horseradish, sauteed green beans, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, orange juice and coffee
Family Weekend Events
Central Washington University's annual Family Weekend, "Central Celebration: The Greatest Weekend On Earth", offers a wide variety of activities and events for CWU students, friends, families and the public. For all ticketed events contact the CWU Box Office at 509-963-1301.

FRIDAY, MAY 9

Peter Pan
7 p.m., McConnell Auditorium
$7 students, $15 general admission
Presented by the Central Theatre Ensemble, as part of the Performing Arts and Presidential Speaker Series, this musical production is suitable for all ages.

Comedy Night starring Alexandra McHale
May 9, 8 p.m., Student Union Ballroom
$5 students, $7 general admission
Two-time Campus Activities Magazine female entertainer of the year comedienne Alexandra McHale covers the psychology of cow tipping, gender roles in relationships and critiques college life in her act that Variety magazine describes as "sassy, off-color, but never crude." Rated PG.

SATURDAY, MAY 10

Family Fitness
9 and 10 a.m., Recretion Center
free with purchase of Family Weekend pass ($6)
Join a Spinning class at 9 a.m. or Yoga at 10 a.m. Children must be 6 or older, and no children of 14 will be allowed after 3 p.m.

Clubs on the Ave
9 a.m.-1 p.m., Student Union first floor
CWU clubs and organizations number more than 100, stop by and see what some of them are all about at "Clubs on the Ave!"

Guided River Float
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Departs from Outdoor Pursuits and Rentals
Cost is $20/person.
Experience the Yakima River through this interpretive float trip. Costs include transportation, equipment and lunch. Must be 14 years or older. Reservations required, call 509-963-3537.

Campus Tours
10 a.m. and 1 p.m., departs from SURC Pit.

Family Climbing
Noon to 2 p.m.; May 11, 9 to 11 a.m.; Recreation Center
$10/person for 2-hour session
Receive instruction and a chance to climb the Rec Center's 50 ft. climbing wall! Reservations required, call 509-963-3537.

Crimson and Black Football Game
1 p.m. Tomlinson Field
free
CWU spring football scrimmage

Chimposiums
9:15 and 10:45 a.m.
Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI).
Attend one-hour, educational workshops with our world-renowned, signing chimpanzees. Reservations required, call 509-963-2244. Children must be 6 or older to participate.

Student Art Show
1-4 p.m., Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, Randall Hall

Residence Hall Socials
4-6 p.m.
  • Kamola Hall Brick Room: Recess Games
  • Carmody Hall Lounge: Open Mic Night
  • Kennedy Hall Lawn: Ultimate Frisbee (inside activity if raining)
  • Davies/Quigley Volleyball Court: East Bassettis Lawn Games &Rootbeer Floats
  • Barto Hall Lawn: Ultimate Frisbee
  • Hitchcock Hall Lawn: Ultimate Frisbee
  • Beck Hall Lawn: Games and Goodies (inside if raining)
  • Meisner Hall Lawn: Games and Goodies (inside if raining)


Ryanhood
7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre
$5 students, $7 general admission
Acoustic guitar duo Ryanhood has made a name for themselves not only for their excellent musicianship, but also for the their ability to connect with audience members and leave them smiling. The group is currently working with Grammy-winning producer Ross Hogarth on their forthcoming album.

SUNDAY, MAY 11

Family Climbing
9-11 a.m.; Recreation Center
$10/person for 2-hour session
Receive instruction and a chance to climb the Rec Center's 50 ft. climbing wall! Reservations required, call 509-963-3537.

Mother's Day Jazz Brunch
11 a.m., Student Union Ballroom
$8.25 for children (10-), $16.50 for adults, $12.50 for seniors (55+)
Reservations required by April 28
Enjoy a delectable Mother's Day brunch and live music featuring CWU's own Vocal Jazz II ensemble.
Menu includes: fresh fruit, assorted breakfast breads, scrambled eggs, belgian waffles, baron of beef w/au jus & horseradish, sauteed green beans, bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, orange juice and coffee

Family Golf Tournament
Noon to 3 p.m., Ellensburg Golf and Country Club
$15/person
Join us for a 9-hole golf tournament hosted by University Recreation. A map to the course is available at www.cwu.edu/~rec. Call 509-962-2984 for tee time.

Chimposiums
12:30 and 2 p.m.; Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (CHCI).
Attend one-hour, educational workshops with our world-renowned, signing chimpanzees. Reservations required, call 509-963-2244. Children must be 6 or older to participate.

Student Art Show
1-4 p.m., Sarah Spurgeon Gallery, Randall Hall
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Download the Family Weekend 2008 registration form here.
Print it, fill it out, and fax it by May 8 to (509) 963-3561.

Download the Family Weekend 2008 Event Schedule here.

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