Spring has sprung here on the hill, so hit the road with CAB for Spring Weekend 2004; Thursday, April 29 - Tuesday, May 4.
Thursday, April 29
Kimball's Spring Weekend Pep Rally
Upper Kimball, 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy one of your favorite Kimball meals during the biggest send-off of the year! There will be giveaways, a balloon artist, a D.J. and special performances by Holy Cross cheerleaders and the Pep Band.
Friday, April 30
Comedian Nick Swardson
Hogan Ballroom, 10 p.m.
Stop off at Hogan to catch comedian Nick Swardson. A regular on Comedy Central and the Tonight Show, Nick is one of show business' rising stars.
Lip Sync
Hogan Ballroom, 11 p.m.
After catching the comedian, head up to the Hogan Ballroom to watch your classmates imitate some of your favorite stars - or try your luck at it yourself! Either way, this event is sure to be a blast! A notable Holy Cross personality will be hosting and the winners will receive prizes.
Saturday, May 1
Residence Life Street Fair
Kimball, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Come to Kimball for the First Annual Street Fair. There will be carnival games, bead and sand art, cotton candy and sno-cones, photo key chains, and the birthday chronicles.
Spring Carnival and BBQ
Hart Center Lawn, 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The annual Spring Carnival and BBQ is a stop you won't want to miss. Brace yourself for an evening of fun and adventure with rides, carnival booths and food carts! Be sure to bring your camera and your ID along!
Fireworks!
Hart Lawn, 8:30 p.m. (following the carnival)
Hang around after the carnival for a fireworks show unlike any other!
The EDGE
Crossroads, 10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.
What road trip would be complete without a journey to the EDGE and back. Be sure to stop in to Crossroads for the "Holy Cross Dance Experience!"
Sunday, May 2
Drive-In Movies
Hart Lawn, 8 p.m.
Bring your blankets and join us on the lawn for big screen showings of Vacation and the Blues Brothers. (In the event of rain, the films will be shown in the Hogan Ballroom.)
Monday, May 3
Recycled Percussion
Hart Center, 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Take a break to see one of the nation's most creative performance groups, Recycled Percussion, and let the beat take you over!
Tuesday, May 4
Spring Concert
Hart Center, 8 p.m., (doors open at 7 p.m.)
For the final stop on the Spring Weekend road trip join us up at the Hart Center for a concert unlike any other. Singer/songwriter Howie Day will open for hip-hop group the Roots, who will be performing hits from their new album, "Phrenology."
# Related information: The Roots and Howie Day to Perform Spring Weekend Concert
Featuring Singer/Songwriter Howie Day and Hip-Hop Group The Roots
Singer/songwriter Howie Day will open for hip-hop group the Roots at this year's Spring Weekend Concert at Holy Cross on Tuesday, May 4. The concert will take place in the Hart Center. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $12 for Holy Cross students with an ID (limit two tickets per student), $18 for students in the Worcester Consortium and $20 for the general public. They are available at the Holy Cross Bookstore. (Tickets are not being sold by phone.)
Howie Day is a 21-year-old singer/songwriter from Bangor, Maine. Inspired by the music of Richard Ashcroft, U2 and Jeff Buckley, Day's songs prove he's not afraid to wear his broken heart on his sleeve. His first album, "Australia," released in 2000, earned a 2001 Boston Music Award for "Best Debut Album by a Singer-Songwriter" and a 2002 award for "Best Male Single Songwriter." Day's performance at Holy Cross will feature songs from his debut album in addition to possible selections for a second one. "The new songs are more personal and intense than before. I'm looking forward to showing the people what I can do now," shared Day.
The Roots are a hip-hop group from the "cultural melting pot of Philadelphia." Together since 1992, they started out by freestyle rapping in the street. They later moved to the club scene, and ultimately went on tour. A group that knows how to rock crowds and get people truly excited about their music, the Roots aim to have the "complete sound experience." In addition to high energy and exciting concerts, the Roots have produced popular albums. Their newest release, "Phrenology," was recently certified Gold and nominated for a GRAMMY award this year.
The Roots have performed around the world and are visiting Holy Cross as part of their "Phrenology" tour.
This concert is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB), as part of Spring Weekend 2004.
