Chinese New Year events
Is the weather making you go a bit crazy? Here are some fun February festivities on Eastern Michigan University’s campus to help you unwind.
The Chinese New Year is Feb. 10, so be sure to ring in the Year of the Snake with some snazzy campus events.
• On Friday at 3 p.m. in the Student Center Room 330, make some dazzling traditional decorations through the art of paper cutting.
• On Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Lake House, give the New Year a proper start by attending a dinner party, complete with Chinese music.
• On Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Rec/IM Room 212, EMU’s own Mario Aguirre will be offering a class in Shaolin temple boxing.
• On Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the Snow Health Center, put your inner chef to work by learning to cook Chinese dumplings.
Upcoming events
This weekend is a time to get musical. Here are some upcoming ways to treat your ears to something sweet.
• On Friday at 7 p.m. at Pease Auditorium, the choir will be performing their show, “Matters of the Heart.”
• Also on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Alexander Music Building’s Recital Hall will be a Learning Beyond the Classroom-approved presentation called “Pieces for Cello All by Its Lonesome: A Lecture Recital by Kate Blaha,” where professor Blaha will perform several selections and discuss 20th century cello technique.
• On Saturday at 8 p.m. at Pease Auditorium, the orchestra will be performing alongside music professor and notable soprano MeeAe Nam and EMU student, 2013 Concerto/Aria winner and cellist Megan Chartier.
Valentine’s Day events
Don’t forget about Down With Cupid, which will be held in the Student Center Ballroom on Monday at 8 p.m. The event will include a date auction and speed dating.
Already have your sweetheart? Drop by the Eastern Eateries and order him or her a personalized heart-shaped cake or cookie for only $9. Better hurry, Romeo—the last day to order one of these tasty treats is Feb. 10.
