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January 2010
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday

JAN. 4

Back to school

You've had your holiday; now it's time for some academic indulgence.

Back to school

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Tuesday

JAN. 5

Study Abroad

Learn all you need to know before going abroad. Attending a session is required for traveling students. Meet at 112 Oxley Hall between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.

Study Abroad

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Wednesday

JAN. 6

'The One' Begins!

Welcome to UWeekly's new calendar feature - check in every day for a quick look of what's going on around campus! Heard of an event that's not listed here? Let us know by clicking the link at the top of the webpage.

PLUS

• Wex at the Gateway opens

• OSU Men's Basketball v. Indiana - Value City Arena, 8:30 p.m.

• Get tickets to see the founder of PostSecret at the Ohio Union Information Center - Ohio Stadium, 5 p.m.

• Science Cafe at Gateway Theatre at 6:30 p.m.

'The One' Begins!

PLUS:4 more hot picks

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Thursday

JAN. 7

Jaroslav Malina Exhibit

View the works of the pioneer of "action theater" at the OSU Urban Arts Space, 50 W. Town St., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jaroslav Malina Exhibit

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Friday

JAN. 8

Ex-Circus Criminal Movie

Charlie Bronson, a former circus strongman, is currently serving a life sentence. Enjoy this film about Britain's "most dangerous criminal" at the Wex-Gateway.

Ex-Circus Criminal Movie

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Saturday

JAN. 9

Elvisathon

Celebrate the 14th Annual Elvis Birthday Tribute at Skully's. The event starts at 9 p.m. and benefits The Open Shelter.

Elvisathon

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Sunday

JAN. 10

Open skate

The Columbus Figure Skating Club Open House at the OSU Ice Rink offers 30-minute group lessons and 30 minutes of fun skate (12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.). The skating and lessons are free; $2 to rent skates.

Open skate

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Monday

JAN. 11

Punk Rock Karaoke

Show off your pipes at Circus, tonight at 9 p.m.

Punk Rock Karaoke

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Tuesday

JAN. 12

SafetySuit :: Parachute

Mix 107.9 presents SafetySuit :: Parachute at The Basement tonight; doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 the day of the show or $10.00 in advance. Opening Artist: We the Living

PLUS

• CASA Night Market recreates the Asia experience at Mendenhall Laboratory 115 at 6:30 p.m. tonight.

SafetySuit :: Parachute

PLUS:1 more hot picks

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Wednesday

JAN. 13

Figure Drawing

The Wild Goose Creative hosts a figure drawing group between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Figure Drawing

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Thursday

JAN. 14

Guitar Giveaway

Stop by Skully's to win a Jack Daniel's Guitar - or for the $3.50 Jack & Cokes - at Ladies '80s Night.

Guitar Giveaway

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Friday

JAN. 15

City Lights

City Lights performs at The Basement tonight; doors open at 6 p.m. Cover is $10. Opening Artist: The HiFi Horizon, The Promise Hero

PLUS

• Tickets for Blue October go on sale. The show is on April 17 at the LC.

• OSU's Criminal Justice Research Center discusses human trafficking around the world and in Ohio.

City Lights

PLUS:2 more hot picks

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Saturday

JAN. 16

Vikings vs Zombies

True Studios is hosting a fundraiser at Junctionview Studios for their next film, Vikings vs Zombies. Come dressed as your favorite (or both?)! $10 cover gets you all the Pabst you can drink, live musical entertainment from 7 p.m. to midnight, and a DJ dance party from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. Also includes a silent auction to be executive producer on the film.

PLUS

• The Websters, live at Frog Bear & Wild Boar.

• Amateur MMA Festival at Lifestyle Communities Pavilion; doors open at 7 p.m. $25.00 - $75.00

• Blue Jackets home game against the Blues; 7 p.m.

Vikings vs Zombies

PLUS:3 more hot picks

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Sunday

JAN. 17

Dude-A-Thon

Dude party at Studio 35. Watch The Big Lebowski. Drink Bell's beer. Come in costume.

PLUS

• CD101 Low Dough Show featuring Crash Kings at The Basement; Doors open at 7 p.m. $5.00.

Dude-A-Thon

PLUS:1 more hot picks

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Monday

JAN. 18

No class

Offices closed in memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

PLUS

• Enrollment census

• Columbus Blue Jackets v. St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m.

No class

PLUS:2 more hot picks

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Tuesday

JAN. 19

Columbus Recycling

Community leaders congregate to generate ideas on how Columbus can improve its recycling systems. Meeting is at King Ave Methodist Church, 7 p.m.

Columbus Recycling

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Wednesday

JAN. 20

Mug Night with MTV

Mike "The Situation" from MTV's Jersey Shore hosts College Mug Night at the Lodge Bar. The drink specials start at 9:00 tonight.

PLUS

• Red Sun Rising performs at Skully's tonight along with The Forties and Say Goodnight.

• Break the Hate on the Oval.

• Community Cinema presents: Garbage Dreams. WOSU@COSI Battelle Studio on 333 W. Broad Street; 2-4 p.m.

Mug Night with MTV

PLUS:3 more hot picks

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Thursday

JAN. 21

Columbus Hope for Haiti

CD101, the City of Columbus & the American Red Cross present Columbus Hope for Haiti, a drive-through fundraising effort. The event begins at 6 a.m. at the Ohio Historical Center (1982 Velma Ave.) and lasts all day.

PLUS

• Al Capone Speakeasy, the Shoebox (1550 N. High), 7 p.m.

• Winter Jamboree features five local bands at Victorian's Midnight Cafe from 6 p.m. to midnight.

• Skully's Ladies '80s night features a Jack Daniel's Guitar Giveaway Promo. Sign up to win a J.D. Guitar and enjoy the $3.50 Jack & Coke drink special.

• See You Thursday improv comedy troupe performs at Wild Goose Creative at 8 p.m.

Columbus Hope for Haiti

PLUS:4 more hot picks

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Friday

JAN. 22

Brad Paisley at Nationwide

Country star Brad Paisley will be playing with Justin Moore at the Nationwide arena tonight at 7:30.

PLUS

• The Brave Youngster, live at Frog Bear & Wild Boar.

• Skully's features THE LOST REVIVAL w/ THE LOVEBONES tonight.

• The Greatest Show #3 presents: The Fantastic Mr. Fox-trot-hip-hop-indie show-crock-pot! Show starts at 8:00 tonight at Dragonfly Neo-V.

• Snowed Inn at the Lodge Bar. $2 Coors Light drafts and $3 wells from 5-9 p.m. Win Mad River Mountain ski passes and lift tickets.

Brad Paisley at Nationwide

PLUS:4 more hot picks

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Saturday

JAN. 23

Timbaland at the Newport

Timbaland is rocking the Newport Music Hall tonight. Doors open at 7 PM, tickets are available at the door for $25.

PLUS

• Red Wanting Blue is on stage at Frog Bear & Wild Boar

• Dollar Shows @ Taj Mahal presents Andrew Graham, Dane Terry, and Tree Surgeon at 8:30 p.m.

• Chelsea Automatic / Stucco Jones aatThe Basement; doors open at 5:30 p.m. $12.00 cover.

• Razorbliss performs at Skully's with Curse Icon and Sin Nombre.

Timbaland at the Newport

PLUS:4 more hot picks

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Sunday

JAN. 24

Italian Cooking Class

Learn about Italian culture through cuisine. The Una Sera Italiana cooking club, presented by the OSU Italian Club, is open to everyone. RPAC Instructional Kitchen, 2 p.m.

Italian Cooking Class

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Monday

JAN. 25

WWE's Monday Night Raw

The WWE Championship - John Cena v. Chris Jericho - will be at the Nationwide Arena tonight at 8:15. Tickets are $15-$60.

WWE's Monday Night Raw

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Tuesday

JAN. 26

Blue Jackets v. Predators

The Columbus Blue Jackets play the Nashville Predators tonight at 7 p.m. at the Nationwide Arena.

PLUS

• "Witness to Innocence: An Innocent Person's Experience on Death Row," discussion at the Saxbe Auditorium at 12:10 p.m.

Blue Jackets v. Predators

PLUS:1 more hot picks

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Wednesday

JAN. 27

PostSecret comes to OSU

Frank Warren reveals all. Learn more about the artist endeavor that got strangers to send their secrets to him on postcards. Mershon Auditorium; one ticket per BuckID.

PLUS

• EVERYBODYS HERO plays at Skully's w/ ONE PRETTY MINUTE and DEAD EYE.

• Book Club discussion of Pontoon by Garrison Keillor today at the OSU Urban Arts Space.

PostSecret comes to OSU

PLUS:2 more hot picks

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Thursday

JAN. 28

Adult Fiction at Rumba Cafe

Adult Fiction plays at 9:00 tonight at Rumba Cafe with Bookmobile and You're So Bossy.

PLUS

• Owl City (SOLD OUT SHOW) is playing at the LC.

• Blue Jackets v. Kings at Nationwide Arena, 7 p.m. The game is on at Lodge Bar, which has 24-oz cans of Molson for $3.

• The Ohio Union Activity Board's Flicks for Free presents The Godfather at Hitchcock Hall, 7 p.m.

• Tactile Color Workshop on creating quilted fabric at the OSU Urban Arts Space, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Adult Fiction at Rumba Cafe

PLUS:4 more hot picks

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Friday

JAN. 29

Jared Mahone

Jared Mahone's CD release show is tonight at Skully's, along with The Andy Shaw Band and The Wet Darlings.

PLUS

• Dead of Winter Fest featuring Eight Days Dead at The Basement; doors open at 6 p.m. $13.00 cover.

• "MAXimize Your Internship" invitational for business students.

Jared Mahone

PLUS:2 more hot picks

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Saturday

JAN. 30

Alberta Cross

Alberta Cross performs at the Basement tonight; doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.00. Opening Artist: Hacienda

PLUS

• The Menus perform tonight at Frog Bear & Wild Boar

• Dance or Die at Oldfield's on High tonight. 21+.

• WOLFGANG PARKER CD RELEASE SHOW at Skully's tonight w/ NO.1 CAT

• Bad Boy Bill is at BoMA; doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $10.

Alberta Cross

PLUS:4 more hot picks

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Sunday

JAN. 31

OSU v Minnesota

Ohio State plays Minnesota at the Schottenstein Center today at 1 p.m.

PLUS

• Cyprien Gaillard: Disquieting Landscapes at the Wexner Center Galleries.

OSU v Minnesota

PLUS:1 more hot picks

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