Monday, March 24 – Saturday, March 29

Coffman Caps Giveaway
First 500 people receive a cool Coffman baseball cap.
CMU, University Bookstore. Free.

Compliments of Coffman Coupon Book
A FREE COUPON BOOK featuring great deals throughout the building! U of MN Students only.
CMU, Ground Floor. Free while supplies last.

Noon concert: Singer/Songwriters Darin Bjerknes, Eric Bjornstad, Steven Miller
CMU, The Cube. Free.

Baja Sol Tortilla Grill® Chips & Salsa Samples
CMU, Minnesota Marketplace. Free while supplies last.

Campus Access & Safety Forum Sponsored by UMPD & Disabled Student Cultural Center (DSCC)
CMU, Room 203. Free.

All You Can Bowl
Students! Bowl as many games as you want for one low price!
CMU, Goldy's Gameroom. $5 with valid U of MN student ID.

Film screening and lecture with Vincent Pereira
Vincent Pereira, who is signed to Kevin Smith’s production company View Askew Productions, wrote, produced, and directed his first motion picture, “A Better Place.” As a pre-cursor to Kevin Smith’s lecture on Tuesday night, Vincent will show his film, discuss his experiences, and give some insight on the “View Askew Universe.”
CMU Theater. U of MN students only. Free with valid U of MN student ID.

Tuesday, March 25

Kevin Smith Film Feature: “Clerks”
Get ready for Kevin Smith’s visit! This film captures a day in the life of two nowhere-bound convenience and video store clerks (Dante and Randal) and two eccentric drug dealers (Jay and Silent Bob) who constantly hang out by the store.
CMU Theater. Free.

Kevin Smith Film Feature: “Mallrats”
Both dumped by their girlfriends, two best friends seek refuge in the local mall.
CMU Theater. Free.

Radio K System 770 Broadcast
Lunchtime music provided by the U’s own gem of the AM dial, 770 Radio K.
CMU, Front Plaza. Free.

Lorna Landvik Book Signing
Author of "Angry Housewives eating Bon Bons."
CMU, University Bookstore. Free.

All You Can Bowl
Students! Bowl as many games as you want for one low price!
CMU, Goldy's Gameroom. $5 with valid U of M student ID.

An Evening with Kevin Smith
Clerks. Mallrats. Chasing Amy. Dogma. You’ve seen his films, now see Kevin Smith speak! Kevin is a talented writer, director, producer, actor and all-around cool guy who will relate his various experiences involved in his meteoric rise to international prominence. When “Silent Bob” speaks, he enlightens not only aspiring writers and filmmakers, but also anyone who wants to make their dreams come true.
CMU, Great Hall. U of MN students only. $10 with valid U of M student ID.

Wednesday, March 26

Chick-fil-A® Samples
CMU, Minnesota Marketplace. Free while supplies last.

Noon Concert: Joe Carey Concert
Acoustic guitar, piano, and vocal delight.
CMU, The Whole. Free.

Carnival Extravaganza
Try out a basketball obstacle course, bungee challenge and bouncy boxing. Fill your stomachs with carnival treats such as popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy and caramel apples.
CMU, Great Hall. Free event, cheap food.

Carnival Extravaganza: Juggling
Watch as University of Minnesota student Tom Lynch juggles items of different weights and sizes. If the weather is tolerable, he may even juggle fire just outside of Coffman!
CMU, Great Hall. Free.

Carnival Extravaganza: Fire swallowing
Some people will eat anything! Be amazed as performers swallow fire.
CMU, Front Plaza. Free.

Alison McGhee Book Signing
Author of "Was it Beautiful?".
CMU, Coffman Bookstore. Free.

Edy's Ice Cream Samples
CMU, "M" Deli. Free while supplies last.

Pictures with Chick-fil-A Cow
CMU, Minnesota Marketplace. Free.

Theater Performance: “How To Talk Minnesotan”
“How To Talk Minnesotan, The Musical” has become Minnesota's longest running and most successful homegrown musical comedy. It takes place in the Lost Walleye Lodge, owned by the Humde family. The show gives you beloved classics like “Hotdish Hallelujah,” “Northwoods Woman,” and “Brothers In Ice.”
Visit http://www.troupeamerica.com/current.html or http://www.plymouthplayhouse.com/quotes.html for more info.
CMU, Theater. U of MN students only. Free with valid U of MN student ID.

Thursday, March 27

Radio K System 770 Broadcast
Lunchtime music provided by the U’s own gem of the AM dial, 770 Radio K.
CMU, Front Plaza. Free.

Student Organization and Cultural Centers Open House
Learn more about groups like TCSUBOG, LSM, and DSCC.
CMU 2nd Floor. Free

VAC/COA Expo: Tarot Card Reading
With the assistance of Tarot Card expert Nancy Antennucci, you will learn to read and understand the Tarot, an ancient tool of divination and mediation.
CMU, Great Hall. Free.

VAC/COA Expo: Art Demonstration
Distinguished artist Larry Nelson will create a fantastic 4 by 8-foot charcoal drawing. Come witness this artist's creative process!
CMU, Great Hall. Free.

VAC/COA Expo: Jewelry Making
Learn how to make handcrafted metal jewelry, including rings, necklaces and bracelets.
CMU, Great Hall. Free.

VAC/COA Expo: Bejeweled Drinkware
Create your own funky drinkware using gemstones and other bead-like supplies, as well as fancy stemware. Materials provided.
CMU, Great Hall. Free.

VAC/COA Expo: Henna Tattoos
Bring home a new temporary tattoo. Two talented henna artists from “Natural Expressions” will ink you for free! Check out their multitude of beautiful designs.
CMU, Great Hall. Free.

VAC/COA Expo: African Drumming and Dancing
Feel the rhythm as several performers showcase their culture.
CMU, Great Hall. Free.

VAC/COA Expo: Learn to Knit or Crochet
Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit or crochet, but never had the chance to pick up the needles? Leave the Great Hall with your own new creation. Needles, yarn, and instruction provided.
CMU, Great Hall. Free.

Coca-Cola's March Madness Viewing Party
Watch the NCAA tournament on a Big Screen and receive free stuff!
CMU, Theater. Free.

Madeline Drexler Book Signing
Author of "Secret Agents."
CMU, University Bookstore. Free.

An Evening with Tim Cahill
COA & STA Travel are proud to cosponsor "An Evening with Tim Cahill". Tim is the editor of Outside Magazine, IMAX "Dolphins" filmaker and reknown travel journalist. His recent books include, "A Wolverine is Eating My Leg" and "Pass the Butterworms". Join us for slides, stories and readings of his madcap globetrotting adventures. Q and A session to follow presentation.
CMU Theater. Free.

Friday, March 28

Noon Concert: Tim O’Connor & Matt Denman
CMU, The Cube. Free.

Concert: Nappy Roots with Musab
The Grammy-nominated southern rap group is coming to the U! Nappy Roots made their major-label debut in 2002 with the album “Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz,” featuring the radio breakthrough hit “Awnaw.” Don’t miss this exclusive concert for U of M students only. Advance tickets available at the info desk.
CMU, Great Hall. $10/one ticket per valid U of MN student ID.

Saturday, March 29

Coffman's Community Open House
Free tours and refreshments for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community.
CMU. Free.

Star Wars Trilogy
“Star Wars,” “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back,” & “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi”
“Luke, I am your father.” Coffman’s big screen features your favorite mega-hit interstellar adventure trilogy about battle between good and evil. Highlighted by groundbreaking, jaw-dropping special effects, a powerful musical score, and rich characterizations. Still great entertainment vehicle for sci-fi, action, drama fans.
CMU Theater. Free.

Star Wars Memorabilia Display
Check out some authentic costumes and designs used in actual Star Wars movies!
CMU Theater Annex. Free.

Saturday Night Fun: Cards & Board Games
A first ever! Spend part of your evening playing classic board games with good friends and new people. There will be Twister and cribbage boards to check out as well.
CMU, Ground Floor Dining Center. Free.

Rock-n-Bowl
Rock it, bowl it and sing it with your friends in Goldy’s Gameroom and in The Whole. Enjoy free bowling, billiards’ and karaoke and music from a Radio K DJ.
CMU Goldy’s Gameroom and The Whole. Free with valid U of M student ID.