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Kelli Basa
Anna Gatton
You name it, this committee brings it to campus. Committee members select and publicize a wide variety of events including comedians, hypnotists, magicians, musicians, theater, guest artists, International and Chancellor's Roundtables, lecturers, discussion groups and much more. As a committee member you
will learn to plan, organize, advertise, and usher successful events.
Special Events Meetings: Mondays @ 5pm | Maple Room, Davies Center
-- CHANCELLOR'S ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS --
POETRY SHOWCASE WITH DASHA KELLY - April 30
Past UAC Special Events: (click for past info)
WOMENS HISTORY MONTH COMEDY - March 31
College Comedy Competition - March 4
Winter Carnival Comedy Show - February 20
Jabali Afrika - February 3
Dave Rudolf Holiday Show - December 9
Parents Weekend Entertainment Showcase - September 20
Featuring Spoken Word Artist:
 www.dashakelly.com |
Thursday, April 30  6pm - NOTA Open Reading 8pm - Dasha Kelly The Cabin, Davies Center FREE ADMISSION!! |
EAU CLAIRE -- Spoken word artist Dasha Kelly will be featured
at a poetry showcase Thursday, April 30, at the University of
Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Her 8 p.m. presentation in The Cabin
of Davies Center is sponsored by the University Activities
Commission of the Student Senate, in conjunction with
UW-Eau Claire's English Festival XIV. Admission is free.
Dasha Kelly is a nationally respected advocate for writers and the
art of the spoken word. She founded and directs Still Waters Collective [www.stillwaterscollective.com], a resource network for language artists and enthusiasts. SWC has crafted a series of programs and community initiatives that use creative writing and spoken word as tools for building leadership and shaping self-esteem. Kelly's specialized training and development skills have been widely requested by schools, colleges, correctional institutions, nonprofit groups, corporate teams, artists
and arts organizations.
In her own craft Kelly is an accomplished writer and presenter. She has written for magazines such as Upscale, Black Enterprise and Milwaukee, and her narrative essays appear regularly online. Her 2003 novel, "All Fall Down," earned her a place in Written Word Magazine as one of the Top Ten Up-and-Coming Writers of the Midwest. She performed on the season six premiere of HBO Presents Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam, and her one-woman show, "Anthems for Grown Folks," is being developed into a traveling production. She recently released a collection of writings on Penmanship Books and is working on her second novel.
Born in Milwaukee, Dasha Kelly is a self-described "Army brat" who
lived with her family in various locales around the world. She now
resides in Milwaukee with her two daughters.
COMEDY SHOWCASE
Featuring:
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 Jen Kober |
Schofield Auditorium
Doors Open @ 7pm
Half of all proceeds to benefit
Breast Cancer Awareness
Tickets Available At The:
University Service Center
And At The Door
EAU CLAIRE -- Comedians Megan Mooney and Jen Kober will be featured at a Women's History Month comedy show Tuesday, March 31, at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The University Activities Commission will present the show at 7 p.m. in Schofield Auditorium.
With a relaxed and approachable comedy style that wins instant approval with audiences, Megan Mooney has been described as a "sarcastic, smart-ass extraordinaire with a myriad of truly original topics" (Indianapolis Star). She began her stand-up career in Austin, Texas, and now lives in Los Angeles. A veteran of the prestigious HBO Comedy Arts Festival and the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, she has appeared on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and in her own Comedy Central Presents episode.
Originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana, Jan Kober was classically trained at The Theatre School of DePaul University in Chicago. Her original one-woman show "sUbcIty" won the director's choice award at The Kennedy Center Theatre Festival. She studied improv at both Second City and Improv Olympic, and was runner-up in the MySpace Stand Up/Sit Down Comedy Challenge which aired on TBS and as part of Comic Relief 2006 on HBO. Her TV credits include appearances on Showtime, Lifetime, TBS and Oxygen, and she appeared in Jamie Kennedy's feature documentary, "Heckler" (2007).
Kober currently lives in Los Angeles, where she continues to develop new material and travel with both her stand-up and improvised comedy shows.
Tickets are $6 ($4 with UW-Eau Claire student ID card) at the Service Center in Davies Center's east lobby, and will be sold at the door. Patrons may also charge tickets to MasterCard or Visa when they order by phone. Call 715-836-3727 -- or, outside the immediate Eau Claire area, call toll-free 800-949-UWEC. A $3 handling fee will be added to all telephone charge orders.
The program is sponsored by the University Activities Commission
of the Student Senate.
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STAND UP or submit your FUNNY SHORT FILM Wednesday, March 4 7pm Higherground Crest Wellness Center | Upper Campus Hosted by comedian Erik Allen Chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to Aspen, CO, $1500 cash & other cool prizes! Signup & More Information Wednesday, March 4 10am-2pm The Cabin, Davies Center Competition Open to UWEC Students 100% Free for Competitors & Spectators! www.rooftopcomedy.com/college |
EAU CLAIRE -- An evening of live comedy Wednesday, March 4, will select a team from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire that will advance to a regional competition in a national comedy talent search. The UW-Eau Claire phase of the RooftopComedy National College Comedy Competition will begin at 7 p.m. at Higherground, the club in Crest Wellness Center. Admission is free.
For more information, RooftopComedy representatives will be on campus March 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Cabin of Davies Center.
UW-Eau Claire is one of 32 colleges and universities participating in the national college comedy competition, which showcases the stage talents of aspiring standup comics and also features a contest for the best short comedic filmmaker.
Students will perform three minutes of standup in the competition, which will be emceed by a nationally touring headline comedian. Judges and audience members will determine the funniest students in two categories, standup and short film. The top eight comedians from UW-Eau Claire will advance to the regional semi-finals against a team from the University of Minnesota, in a show at the Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis.
All comedy teams will be filmed and profiled on the RooftopComedy Web site (www.rooftopcomedy.com) as they advance through the third and final round in Aspen, Colorado, on Memorial Day weekend.
Short film contestants must submit their film online by March 15, and the top 16 short comedic filmmakers will be determined by a celebrity panel. The top 16 short films will reside on the RooftopComedy Web site, for voting by the general public. Those voted to be the four funniest films will be featured in Aspen, in a competition for the world's best short comedy film award.
One winner from each category will receive a cash prize of $1,500. Each final-four winner from each category will win a free VIP trip to Aspen.
Those who wish to compete may register in advance online (www.rooftopcomedy.com/college).
RooftopComedy produces and distributes comedy performances by up-and-coming and established professional comedians from around the world.
The program is sponsored by the University Activities Commission
of the Student Senate.
COMEDY SHOWCASE
Featuring:
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 Sheng Wang |
Higherground | 9pm
Free Admission
EAU CLAIRE -- Comedians Sheng Wang and Chad Daniels will be featured at the Winter Carnival Comedy Show, "Laugh Until the Ice Melts," Friday, Feb. 20, at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
The show will begin at 9 p.m. at Higherground, the club in Crest
Wellness Center. Admission is free.
Sheng Wang is a Taiwanese Texan who developed his comedy in the standup community of the San Francisco Bay Area. His affable stage presence and healthy penchant for absurdity and self-deprecation make his act universally accessible. In addition to touring with the Comedians
of Comedy and American Eagle's Campus Comedy Challenge, he has also appeared on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham" and on the AZN Network. In 2007 he performed at the prestigious Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, and showcased at last year's National Association for Campus Activities convention as part of NBC's
Stand Up for Diversity Tour.
Chad Daniels started his standup career doing open mic at Minneapolis' Acme Comedy Company. In 2003 he was a finalist in Comedy Central's Laugh Riots Competition, and he performed as a New Face at Montreal's Just for Laughs Comedy and Arts Festival. He made his network television debut on CBS' "The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn"
in 2004. Since then he has released his debut comedy album, "Two Minutes for Stale Hacking," performed on Comedy Central's "Live at Gotham," and taped his own half-hour special for the network. His new CD is "Busy Being Awesome."
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Jabali Afrika Official Website
Jabali Afrika will return to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for a performance Tuesday, Feb. 3. Doors will open at 7 p.m. for the show in Schofield Auditorium. Admission is free and open to all ages.
From Kenya, Jabali (Kiswahili for "rock") Afrika is a multifaceted group with a unique blend of fusion and African rhythms. Original compositions and traditional African melodies come alive on a wide variety of instruments, accompanied by vocal harmonies that form the foundation
of modern rock, jazz, gospel and blues. The group's choreography and African tribal costumes make for a truly multicultural experience.
Joseck Asikoye, Victor Elolo and Justo Otongo were members of the Kenya National Theatre Dance Troupe before breaking away to form Jabali Afrika. Their traditional adaptations have earned recognition throughout Africa, Europe, Japan and the United States.
The concert is sponsored by the University Activities
Commission of the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate.
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Families with Kids of all Ages! Tuesday, December 9 Council Fire Room, Davies Center 7PM *FREE*
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Hot Chocolate will be Served
Cookie Creation Station!
For Local Food Pantries are Requested
EAU CLAIRE -- The Dave Rudolf Holiday Show, a free comedy concert for families with kids of all ages, will be presented Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The interactive family show will begin at 7 p.m. in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center.
Dave Rudolf's madcap theatrical production of songs, humor and heavy audience participation makes for an ideal family event. It features kids twisting to the "Candy Cane Twist," hula hooping to "Santa's Got a Zoot Suit," some traditional holiday tunes, Christmas parodies ("Oh Come, Oh Come, I Read the Manual," "The Little Dumber Boy," "Frosty the Slow Man") and lots of yuletide joy.
“Dave Rudolf captivates his audience," wrote the Chicago Sun Times. "Anything and everything that happens onstage or off during a Rudolf concert becomes fair game for his disarming wit."
Rudolf is a Chicago-area singer, songwriter and children's book author who has entertained families and children with his wit and musical talent for more than 20 years. He has written lyrics for Second City and Disney, his latter effort earning him a gold record, and his tunes have been featured on such diverse radio programs as Kids Radio, Dr. Demento and NPR. A 15-time nominee for National Association of Campus Activities Awards, he has received numerous awards from parent groups, including three Parents' Choice Honor Awards. His clean sense of humor and infectious energy captivates both kids and adults alike and allows both groups to lose themselves in an enjoyable feel-good experience.
"Bubba Christmas" (2008), a follow up to his popular "Completely Cracked Christmas" (2002), is Rudolf's 22nd album.
Admission to the show is free. Candy canes, cookies and hot chocolate will be served. Donations of non-perishable food items for local food pantries are requested.
The show is sponsored by the University Activities Commission of the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate.
Featuring:
COMEDIAN: Michael Palascak  Seen on Comedy Central and HBO |
 AMAZING MENTALIST & ILLUSIONIST: Wayne Hoffman |
ZORN ARENA
Doors Open @ 8pm
Tickets: $5 w/ Blugold ID & for Blugold family/guests
$7 general public
Tickets Available At The:
University Service Center
And At The Door
EAU CLAIRE -- An entertainment showcase Saturday, Sept. 20, will highlight Parents Weekend at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Standup comedian Michael Palascak and mentalist-illusionist Wayne Hoffman will take the Zorn Arena stage at 8 p.m.
Michael Palascak (pronounced PAL-a-sack) really likes to make people laugh -- primarily because it keeps them from asking why he still lives at home with his parents. He shares relatable moments about living at home and avoiding as much real-world responsibility as possible.
"In performance, Michael Palascak fashions himself a slacker without means or ambition," wrote the Chicago Reader. "When his parents remind him he can't live with them forever, he replies with concern, 'Well, I don’t even wanna think about you guys dying.'
"Thing is, he’s always busy performing -- in city and suburban showcases, on the radio, in competitions and festivals," reported the Chicago Reader, which named him the top standup comedian in its "Best of Chicago 2008." He won HBO's Lucky 21 Standup Contest, and Comedy Central's Open Mic Fight for the Chicago region.
In his free time, Palascak plays baseball, watches TV, and compliments his mother on her cooking.
Illusionist Wayne Hoffman first discovered his talents at age seven, when he received a magic set for Christmas. He spent many years at the local magic shop honing his craft and began performing professionally at age 15. At 18 he was touring the country with his show, "Mind Candy," and educating himself in sociology, psychology and human behavior. He plays college campuses and performs for some of the most exclusive parties and elite venues in the world with his psychological manipulation.
In 2007 Hoffman was a contestant on the NBC-TV series, "Phenomenon," performing live for millions of viewers. He has also appeared on other networks including The Learning Channel and the Discovery Channel.
General admission seating is $7 for the public, or $5 for UW-Eau Claire Blugold Card holders and their family and guests. Tickets are available at the Service Center in Davies Center's east lobby, and will be sold at the door.
Tickets for all campus events are also on sale at the Service Center's ticket office in the main lobby of Haas Fine Arts Center. The ticket outlet is open Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Tickets may be charged to MasterCard or Visa when ordered by phone. Call 715-836-3727 -- or, outside the immediate Eau Claire area, call toll-free 800-949-UWEC. A $3 handling fee is added to all telephone charge orders.
Open to all ages, the Parents Weekend entertainment showcase is sponsored by the University Activities Commission of the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate.
