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Ten events to check out during the 2010 spring semester at UTA

Written by By Andrew Plock, The Shorthorn staff

Monday, 18 January 2010 05:52 PM

The decade’s first semester includes plenty of events and artistic experiences for the university community. Look for these options for fun and indulge in the arts as your New Year’s resolution.

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Keep an eye on The Shorthorn and www.theshorthorn.com for help planning excursions as these and other events draw near.

1.Springfest
When: March 17
Where: TBA
This outdoor event has been labeled as a stress reliever for students facing the complexities of studying. Coupled for the first time at the university with the student charity drive The Big Event, Springfest gives students free music and games to enjoy. Past bands include Switchfoot, OK Go, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Motion City Soundtrack.

2. Bed Races
When: April 1
Where: Maverick Stadium
After missing its regular fall semester appearance, Bed Races returns to Maverick Stadium April 1 for the first ever spring races. The Running of the Beds will stay as its theme and students are encouraged to come dressed to race in the 29th annual event.

3. Battle of the Bands
When: March 26
Where: University Center Bowling and Billiards
Four local bands will jam it out for the right to open for Springfest’s headlining band. This free concert gives students a chance to hear local music and vote for their favorite on March 26 at Bowling and Billiards in the UC.

4, 5, 6. Comedy Series
When: Feb. 10, March 8, April 13
Where: UC Rosebud Theatre
EXCEL Campus Activities’ free comedy series One Mic Stand starts back up with comedians Whitney Cummings, Loni Love and Eric O’Shea coming to the UC Rosebud Theater in February, March and April.

7. UTA Theatre Department’s spring productions
When: Starts Feb. 26
Where: Mainstage Theatre
UTA theatre department begins its spring productions starting with Tim Robbins’ Dead Man Walking, beginning Feb. 26, and continuing with the young-audience geared My Emperor’s New Clothes starting on April 23. In between these productions, Theatrefest will spotlight one-act plays by theatre arts majors April 16-17.

8. UTA Music Department’s spring recital series
When: Starts Jan. 20
Where: Irons Recital Hall
The music department holds its first of many free recitals Jan. 20 in the Irons Recital Hall with nationally recognized composer/performer Nathanial Bartlett fusing acoustic marimba with electronics and computers to create his pieces.

9. The Gallery at UTA’s spring exhibits
When: Starts Jan. 25
Where: The Gallery at UTA
The Gallery at UTA, located in the Fine Arts Building, will host its newest installments of outside artists and university artists majors for spring 2010 starting with UTA professors Robert Grame and Robert Hower showcasing their work in the visual arts. The exhibits begins Jan. 25.

10. UTA film festival
When: TBA
Where: Studio Movie Grill, Arlington Highlands
The student film festival, Underexposed, will showcase the work done by the department at the end of the semester.

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