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PERCH Weekly PreviewFriday, February 15th to Thursday, February 21st, 2013

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The PERCH promotes the success of off-campus, non-traditional, graduate, and military-affiliated students by provid

resources, educational opportunities, and programs, which connect these populations to the university and Wilming

communities.

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Friday, February 15th

Port City Step Show7:30 PMKenan Auditorium, UNCW Campus$10 Students; $15 General Admission

Historically Black Greek-Lettered Organizations from all over thestate will convene at the University of North Carolina Wilmingtonfor the 15th Annual Port City Step Show. Come on out for what

promises to be the best step show Port City has ever seen!Tickets available at the Kenan Box Office or online at Etix.com

Kenan Box Office, (910) 962-3500 or 800.732.3643www.uncw.edu/Kenan

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A Midsummer Nights DreamFriday, Feb. 15thSunday, Feb. 17th8:00 PM FridaySaturday2:00 PM SundayMainstage Theater, Cultural Arts Building, UNCW Campus$5 Students; $10 UNCW Faculty & Staff/Seniors;

$12 General Public

Romantic film fantasies; a lush pop-tinged soundscape; dazzlingmovement...Shakespeares classic pastoral world of romantic

comedy is reimagined for the observational technologies of the21st century. Star-crossed lovers defy their domineering parentsby escaping to a conveniently located magic forest where theking and queen of the fairies need marital therapy, a love potionleads to interspecies romance and a band of actors puts on thefunniest love tragedy youve ever seen. It all ends with happymarriages, but only after a mischievous sprite sets all foolishhumans right. Tickets available at the Kenan Box Office or

online at Etix.com.

Kenan Box Office, (910) 962-3500 or 800.732.3643www.uncw.edu/kenan

FILM: Space Jam7:00 PM & 10:00 PMLumina Theater, UNCW CampusFree

Basketball star Michael Jordan teams up with the Looney Tunesto play the game of their lives, and the prize is their freedom

from alien enslavers. Starring Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight,and Theresa Randle. Tickets available in Sharkys Box Office &Game Room one hour before the movie. Rated PG.

ACE Films, (910) 962-3842Sharkys Box Office & Game Room, (910) 962-4045www.uncw.edu/lumina
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Saturday, February 16th

20th Annual Intercultural Festival11:00 AM3:00 PMBurney Center, UNCW CampusFree

This is a celebration highlighting cultures and countriesrepresented in Wilmington and at UNCW. Food, dance, music,performances, and exhibits showcase the rich cultural diversity ofour community and beyond. Dont miss the fun! Free parking in

lots M, E, and A. Cash or Food Dollars (no meal swipes/no creditcards) for food items. Part of iWeek 2013.

(910) 962-3685www.uncw.edu/international/iweek2013.html

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UNCW Mens Homecoming Basketball Game

7:00 PMTrask Coliseum, UNCW CampusFree with UNCW Student ID; $16 General Admission; $10 Youth

The Northeastern Huskies will travel from Boston to take on yourUNCW Seahawks in a Colonial Athletic Association matchup.

(910) 962-3233www.uncwsports.com

20th Annual Wilmington Garden ShowSaturday, Feb. 16thSunday, Feb. 17th9:00 AM5:00 PM SaturdayNoon4:00 PM SundaySchwartz Center, Cape Fear Community College601 N. Front Street, Downtown Wilmington$7 Admission; Free Children 12 & Under

There will be over 40 booths selling a wide variety of productsand services for gardening and landscaping. Many returningvendors, as well as new sellers offering the latest in gardeningproducts will be on hand. This year the Garden Show is truly a

one-stop event. It's where the public can find a hint of spring inthe displays, the plants and decorative items. In addition, youcan save time, money and gas by coming to the one eventwhere you will see gardening products, gain information face toface with experts and listen to informative and interesting talkson a variety of topics. $2 off admission coupon available onlineat the website below.

www.nhcgov.com/Arboretum/pages/wilmingtongardenshow.aspx
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Sunday, February 17th

FILM: Finding Nemo2:00 PMActivities begin2:30 PMMovie beginsLumina Theater, UNCW CampusFree

Come see a film for the whole family, Finding Nemo. Admissionis free for everyone! All students, faculty, and staff are welcome

to attend and bring their families. There will be themedactivities and snacks before the movie. Dont forget to enter to

win one of our giveaways! Sponsored by the PERCH.

PERCH, (910) 962-3119www.facebook.com/ThePERCHUNCW/events

6th Annual Pet Expo11:00 AM4:00 PMCoastline Convention Center533 Nutt Street, Downtown Wilmington

$5 General Admission; Free for Children Under Age 12

Montys Home Pet Expo is the largest indoor pet event in thearea! Allowing more than 70 pet related vendors to showcase ahuge variety of pet items and services. The expo is a familyevent. The Kids Korner is filled with games, prizes and fun

interactive learning about responsible pet care. Be sure to visitthe Silent Auction, offering hundreds of items for bid. Proceedsfrom the expo support Montys Home canine rescue/prison

training program as well as the education and grief supportprograms.

(910) 259-7911

www.montyshome.org/expo/about

UNCW Womens Basketball

1:00 PMTrask Coliseum, UNCW CampusFree with Student ID/Ages 15 & Under; $6 General Admission

Your UNCW Seahawks will take on the Georgia State Panthers ina CAA basketball game.

(910) 962-3233www.uncwsports.com
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Monday. February 18th

Non-Traditional Student Focus Group4:00 PMBald Head Island Room 1023, Fisher University UnionFree

Are you a non-traditional student? Want your voice to be heard?Come to a Non-Trad Focus Group! All non-traditional studentsare welcome. This is a place for you to share your thoughts and

ideas with the university and express your needs. Join the eventon Facebook at the link below and invite your friends!


TimeMagazines Joe Klein7:00 PMBurney Center, UNCW CampusFree for UNCW Students/Faculty/Staff; $10 General Admission

Joe Klein, longtime journalist and political columnist for Time

magazine, member of the Council on Foreign Relations and aformer Guggenheim fellow, opens a discussion surroundingveterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars. What can we learnabout our country, our time, and our leadership? Co-sponsoredby Student Media, the PERCH, and the Student VeteransOrganization (SVO). For tickets, please call Sharkys.

Sharkys Box Office, (910) 962-4045uncw.edu/presents/joeklein.html

Artwork of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald on DisplayThrough March 10th, 201310:00 AM5:00 PMCameron Art Musuem3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington$5 Students/Military/Seniors; $8 General Admission;$3 Ages 2-12

An icon of the 1920s, named the first American Flapper by herhusband, Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald longed to be known assomething other than just the wife of writer F. Scott Fiztgerald.For years after their marriage and up until her death, Zeldathrew herself into several creative outlets including dance,writing, and painting, This exhibition explores the artwork of

Zelda Fitzgerald with 32 framed artworks from 1927-1942. Shetitled an exhibition of her work Sometimes Madness is Wisdomwhen it was on display in New York City in 1934.

(910) 395-5999www.cameronartmuseum.com
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Tuesday, February 19th

Everybody is Beautiful Workshop3:30 PMMasonboro Island Room 2011, Fisher Student CenterFree

Join Health Promotion and the Counseling Center for adiscussion on body image.

Health Promotion, (910) 962-4135www.uncw.edu/healthpromo

Step Workshop for All Ages7:00 PM9:00 PMBurney Center, UNCW CampusFree

STOMP with the best of them! Learn to step with the membersof the acclaimed CONTRA-TIEMPO, including Step expert MichaelButler from the 2007 film Stomp the Yard. This high-energyworkshop allows beginners and experienced dancers a like toexperience first-hand the true essence of African and African-American Step.

(910) 962-3500uncw.edu/arts/contra-tiempo.html

Haunted Cotton Exchange ToursCotton Exchange next to German CafNutt Street, Downtown Wilmington$12; Free for Ages 12 & Under

5 Star Story Tellers! Scary, creepy, and mostly ghostly tales!Chills and thrills await you at the one of the most historic andhaunted location in Wilmington. Bring your camera as things arehappening every day! Call for tour times

(910) 409-4300 or [email protected]
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Wednesday, February 20th

Safe Spring Break Games Coffee BreakMost Wednesdays & Thursdays10:30 AM11:30 AMFisher Student CenterAcross from the Bookstore EntranceFree

Stop by our tables and grab a free cup of coffee or juice and abite to eat! Crossroads is sponsoring this Coffee Break and they

will be here with their Safe Spring Break Games. This is oneCoffee Break you wont want to miss!

PERCH, (910) 9623119www.facebook.com/ThePERCHUNCW/events

Career Fair12:00 PM 3:00 PMBurney Center, UNCW CampusFree

This one day 50 plus employers from all majors will be presentto provide information and share job opportunities. CheckSeaWork for a list of employers. This is your time! Professionalattire is required.

(910) 962-3174www.uncw.edu/career

She Loves Me the Musical

Wednesday, Feb. 20th Sunday, Feb. 24th8:00 PMThalian Hall310 Chestnut Street, Downtown Wilmington$25 Students/Seniors; $25 General Admission

This effervescent musical tells the story of shop clerks Georgeand Amalia, who spend their days at work bickering and theirnights falling in love as secret pen pals. Created by the folkswho brought us both Fiddler on the Roof and Cabaret, She LovesMe is a poignant romantic comedy with a touch of old worldelegance and nostalgia, but it remains relevant in the age ofdigital intimacy. Tickets may be purchased online at the website

below, in person at the Box Office, or by telephone.

Box Office, (910) 632-2285 or 1-800-523-2820www.thalianhall.org
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Thursday, February 21st

Non-Traditional Student Focus Group1:00 PMBald Head Island Room 1023, Fisher University UnionFree

Are you a non-traditional student? Want your voice to be heard?Come to a Non-Trad Focus Group! All non-traditional studentsare welcome. This is a place for you to share your thoughts and

ideas with the university and express your needs. Join the eventon Facebook at the link below and invite your friends!


Happy Spring Break Games4:00 PM6:00 PMSharkys Game Room, Fisher Student CenterFree

Join the Crossroads team for this very special edition of Happy

Hour! Free pizza, games, fun, AND a Hunger Games CostumeContest! Come dressed in your very best Hunger Games appareland be entered tow in one of our very special prizes. For moreSpring Break Games Events, visit the links below.

Crossroads, (910) 962-4136www.uncw.edu/crossroads/events.htmwww.facebook.com/CrossroadsUNCW

Chris Fairbanks Standup Comedy7:00 PM Doors Open; 8:00 PM Show StartsNutt Street Comedy Room255 North Front Street, Downtown Wilmington$10-$12

Chris Fairbanks, a young comic who left Big Sky country in Mon-tana seven years ago to join the Texas comedy circle, is gettinga lot of attention. In the past few years, Chris took first place in2003s Funniest Person in Austin contest, attended MontrealsJust for Laughs festival in their New Faces showcase, starredas Randy on the MTV reality series The 70s House, as well asnumerous un-aired MTV pilots, received 1st runner-up in Come-dy Centrals Laugh Riots contest, and has appeared on Jimmy

Kimmel Live and Comedy Centrals Premium Blend, as well asSeason 7 of NBCs Last Comic Standing. He is currently an ac-tion sports correspondent for the Fuel TV network.

(910) 251-7881www.nuttstreet.com
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Save the Date for our Upcoming PERCH Events:

Off-Campus Housing FairWednesday, February 27th

11:00am2:00pmWarwick Center

Off-Campus Coffee BreakThursday, February 28th

10:30am11:30amFSC-Across from Bookstore Entrance

Off-Campus Coffee BreakWednesday, March 13th

10:30am11:30am

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