Looking for something to do on Friday and Saturday nights in River Falls? Falcon Programs plans events in a relaxed/casual atmosphere for almost every Friday and Saturday night!
Weekend Programs events are a way for you to be socially, physically, and educationally involved in programs on campus. Falcon Programs offer a variety of activities such as comedians, dances, tournaments, and games. These activities are free, with the exception of Finals Fest.
Spring 2012
Tropical Dance Party
Friday, Feb. 3
8-11 p.m. Falcon's Nest, University Center
Take a "stay-cation" and wear your t-shirts and shorts, because we're turning up the heat in the University Center! Enjoy free tropical refreshments
A Cappella Group: Six Appeal
Saturday, Feb. 4
8-9 p.m. Falcon's Nest, University Center
Six Appeal takes the "a cappella" idea and expands it to a full-blown vocal band concert experience. Don't miss out!
African Night
Friday, Feb. 10
7-9 p.m. Falcon's Nest, University Center
Join us for an evening of authentic African cuisine, drumming and dance! Fashion show, gift prizes, music by DJ Intenz and more!
You Got Skills: Tom's 1:1 Craft Day (Pay It Forward Event)
Saturday, Feb. 11
3-5 p.m. Falcon's Nest, University Center
Similar to the TOMS Shoes One-for-One concept where every pair of shoes purchased yields a new pair of shoes given to a child in need. There will be Valentine theme craft stations where you create one craft for yourself to take home, and you make one to give to a member of the River Falls Community (Turning Point, Kinnic Long Term Care, and Lutheran Home residents). Come SPREAD THE LOVE! Contact fpcommunityservice@uwrf.edu if you have any questions about the event.
Black History Month: Film Sankofa
Friday, Feb. 17
5 and 7:15 p.m. Kinnickinnic River Theater, University Center
"Sankofa" is an Akan word that means that we must go back and reclaim our past so we can move forward; so we understand why and how we came to be who we are today.
In this film, the story follows Mona, a contemporary African-American woman who travels back in time and experiences slavery. Director Haile Gerima's poetic and precisely detailed film takes its audience into its heroine's life and mind as her moral sense is challenged and changed.
Running Time: 124 minutes. This film is not rated.
Grocery Bingo
Saturday, Feb. 18
8-9 p.m. Pete's Creek, University Center
Bring a nonperishable food item for the River Falls Food Pantry and receive an extra bingo card! Bring your friends to this FREE event!
Featuring guest artist Leonard Foy, trumpet, with the UW-River Falls Jazz Faculty group. Fine food and beverages will be served with a cash bar available. Don't miss this special evening!
Get on the Bus: MN Science Museum "Real Pirates" Exhibit
Saturday, Feb. 25
2-8 p.m.
Aaarg! Don't miss out on this adventure! Prizes will be awarded for the best pirate costumes!
Tickets for this experience include transportation to and from the Museum, entrance to the museum, Real Pirates exhibit, and the Omni Theatre! Tickets can be purchased at the University Center Information Desk for $17 each ($35 value!). The bus will depart from the lower level of the University Center at 2 p.m. and will return around 8p.m.
Tickets may be purchased at the University Center Information Desk. If you have any questions, please email: fpspecialevents@uwrf.edu.
48 Hour Film Competition
Starts Friday, March 2
5-6 p.m. Falcon's Nest, University Center
Ready, Set, Film! This is a mandatory meeting for all participants who would like to be part of the competition. Join us at this meeting to receive the rules and required elements for producing your film in just 48 hours. Films are due by 6 p.m. on Sunday to the Involvement Center Front Desk. Winners will have the chance to show their films at the Falcon Film Festival IV!
Open Mic
Friday, March 2
8-11 p.m. Falcon's Nest, University Center
Hosted by the LAMP Quartet! Show up and sign up or come and support the performers! Enjoy the free nacho bar and the house band! For more information, please contact fpspecialevents@uwrf.edu.
You Got Skills: Thriller Dance Moves
Saturday, March 3
3 p.m.
Falcon's Nest, University Center
Has it been a dream of yours to learn the Thriller Dance? Here is your chance to fulfill that dream! Dance Theatre will be providing a step by step instructional session of how to do the Thriller.
Relay for Life
Friday, March 23-Saturday, March 24
5 p.m.-8:30 a.m.
Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. On a team or not, join the walk for cancer and "Make Cancer Walk the Plank!"
Be present at the amazing Relay for Life event (free and open to the public). Spaghetti dinner starts at 5 p.m. with the opening ceremony starting at 6 p.m. The Survivor Lap will start at approximately 6:15 p.m.and a Luminaria Ceremony will follow. The Closing Ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.
"Big Kid" Bingo
Saturday, March 24
8-9 p.m. Pete's Creek, University Center
Get ready for the "real world" and join Career Services for prizes that will prepare you for your dream job! As always, this is a free event! Bring your friends! If you have any questions, contact fpspecialevents@uwrf.edu.
Falcon Film Fest IV
Friday, March 30
7-9:30 p.m. Falcon's Nest, University Center
"Ready Set, Film," the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcon Film Festival is underway! This annual event is an opportunity for the university's film students to showcase their work to the community. 48 Hour Film Competition, Film Screening and Film Festival IV are all sections of this year's competition.
Competitors will be given a chance to compete for awards such as "Best Director," "Best Actor," "Best Technical" and"Peoples Choice Award."
Get on the Bus: Minnesota Wild Game
Saturday, March 31
5-10 p.m. Excel Energy Center
Join Falcon Programs for a Minnesota Wild Game! Tickets are only $15 and includes bus transportation to and from the game -- a $35 value!
The bus will depart from the lower level of the University Center at 5 p.m. and will return after the game. Tickets can be purchased at the University Center Information Desk.
Open Mic
Friday, April 6
8-11 p.m. Falcon's Nest, University Center
Come and sign up or support the performers! Enjoy the free nacho bar and the house band! For more information, please contact fpspecialevents@uwrf.edu.
Asian Awareness Month Film Screening - Mountain Patrol: Kekexili
Saturday, April 7
2, 5, and 7:30 p.m. Kinnickinnic River Theater, University Center
Join us for a film in recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Mountain Patrol: Kekexili, is a film inspired by a people's remarkable mission surrounding the illegal Tibetan antelope poaching in the region of Kekexili, the largest animal reserve in China. The story is brought to the screen with great detail by director Lu Chuan. Set against the exquisite backdrop of the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, Chuan tells the tale of brave local Tibetans who face death and starvation to save the endangered antelope herds from a band of ruthless hunters.
Outdoor Adventure Film Fest
Friday, April 13
8-11 p.m. Falcon's Nest, University Center
Join us for the film 180 Degrees South: Conquerors of the Useless. This film follows Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia. Along the way he gets shipwrecked off Easter Island, surfs the longest wave of his life — and prepares himself for a rare ascent of Cerro Corcovado. Jeff's life turns when he meets up in a rainy hut with Chouinard and Tompkins who, once driven purely by a love of climbing and surfing, now value above all the experience of raw nature — and have come to Patagonia to spend their fortunes to protect it.
Get on the Bus: Midtown Global Market
Saturday, April 14
11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis
Get On The Bus and browse through the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis, which features specialty groceries, bread and baked goods, coffee, flowers, arts, gifts, jewelry, and more!
The bus departs from the lower level of the University Center at 11 a.m. and returns to UWRF at 4:30 p.m.
Just Local
Friday, April 20
11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Falcon's Nest, University Center
6-8 p.m. - Veteran's Park, Downtown River Falls
Join us for an event bringing people together to learn about the importance of being an engaged community member, supporting the local economy, and reducing your carbon footprint. Eat local. Buy local. Utilize alternative modes of transportation. Everyone is welcome! Stop by the Falcon's Nest to learn more.
Also, don't miss the River Falls Campus and Community Bike Ride! Meet at the UC Mall (front lawn) on your bike at 5:30 p.m. and head down to Veteran's Park with the rest of the bikers! Live music provided and food available for purchase.
BinGo Green
Saturday, April 21
8-9 p.m. Pete's Creek, University Center
Support the Earth Week event and come to Bingo to win sustainably made or locally purchased prizes! If you have any questions, please contact studentlife@uwrf.edu.
Open Mic Competition
Friday, April 27
8-11 p.m. Falcon’s Nest, University Center
Show off your talents for a chance to win the Open Mic Competition! OR come support your fellow students and munch on the Nacho bar and listen to the amazing talents River Falls has to offer!
You Got Skills: Relaxing the Mind to Prepare for Finals!
Saturday, April 28
3-5 p.m. Yoga Studio, River Falls
Relax the mind and prepare for finals week! This event will take place at the Yoga Studio on Main Street in Downtown River Falls. Please contact studentlife@uwrf.edu for more information.
The Jazz Ensemble is proud to announce the Universal Language VIII concert will feature guest artist and percussionist Babatunde Lea.
Babatunde Lea has forged a career steeped in the rhythms of the Motherland of Africa and its Caribbean and South American diaspora. He has drawn immeasurable experience working with such singular stylists as Leon Thomas, Pharoah Sanders, Stan Getz, Joe Henderson,Van Morrison, Ernie Watts, and a host of others. Admission is free.
