1. Stage Door
Theater department Chair Dr. John Houchin will present his direction of Stage Door, the second mainstage show of the 2007-08 Robsham season. Most remember the Academy Award-nominated film adaption that immortalized this stage play - a star-studded spectacle that featured the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Ginger Rogers, and Lucille Ball. Take an opportunity to discover the original 1936 ensemble piece, which tells the story of a group of young women who find themselves in Mrs. Orcutt's boarding house after moving to New York to pursue careers in theater.
2.Battle of the Bands
The Undergraduate Government of Boston College presents Battle of the Bands, sponsored by Nights on the Heights, this Friday in the Rat from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Numerous BC bands will be in attendance, including Kiss the Chef, The Project, Code: Motion, and Perfect Mercury. The winners of the competition will not only receive a cash prize, but also a performance at the Arts Festival and a chance to play at the legendary Modstock.
3. Hello … Shovelhead!
The sketch comedy group, Hello … Shovelhead, will perform its fall show, "The Best of Nat King Cole," this weekend in Fulton 511. The group will showcase its talent on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. Tickets can now be purchased at the Robsham ticket office at $5 apiece. Be sure to bring one, bring all; the show promises to put a smile on your face.
4. Drawing Marathon and Pollock Splatter Paint Party
This Art Club event, open to all students regardless of artistic ability or experience, will take place on Friday night from 6 p.m. until 1 a.m on the fourth floor of Devlin. The art supplies will be provided along with models for the Drawing Marathon. As long as you bring a towel for clean-up and clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, this event promises to be anything but surreal.
5. Murder Mystery at O'Connell House
Even though Halloween has come and gone, a good mystery is always appreciated. This weekend, Nights on the Heights and O'Connell House bring the mystery close to home. This Committee for Creative Enactments (CCE) event will begin on Friday at 7 p.m. and on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. with $5 admission. You just might be able to solve the mystery, so bring your friends; there's a reason why there's strength in numbers.
2008 Woodie Awards
