TODAY
Bret Easton Ellis, author of Less Than Zero and American Psycho, will read excerpts from his latest novel, Lunar Park, and sign books at the University Bookstore from noon to 2 p.m. Luncheon refreshments will be provided.
Dance party in Mahoney Residential College from 9 p.m. to midnight.
Salsa Craze party at the Rat from 10 to 11:45 p.m. No experience necessary, instructors will be present to teach dance techniques.
SATURDAY
Festival Miami begins. Opening night events include performances by Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, Sibelius’ Symphony No. 5, and internationally acclaimed soprano Helen Donath. Student tickets are $10. Music at Gusman Concert Hall begins at 8 p.m.
Hasta Arriba Community Service sponsored by the Hispanic Heritage Month Committee 2005 in collaboration with Butler Volunteer Services Center will take place in the UC at 11 a.m. Join them to share a special day with young Latino students from the Summerbridge Pogram. Activities will include discussion of future goals, guidance in relation to college admission and leadership building games.
SUNDAY
Watch Sunday football at the Rat on HD TV from noon to 4 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Rathskeller Advisory Board.
Festival Miami continues at Gusman from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring Kimberly Daniel de Acha. She will pay tribute to Jule Styne tunes. Accompanying Ms. de Acha will be pianists Kathy Kozak and Jack Mezzano. Student tickets cost $8.