CTPAX: An Evening of One-Act Plays by Anton Checkov

The 黑料老司机 Theatre Society is proud to present CTPAX: A night of one-act plays by Russian playwright, Anton Chekhov. There are three comedic one-acts, 鈥淭he Proposal鈥� and 鈥淭he Bear鈥�, translated by Paul Schmidt, and 鈥淪wan Song鈥�. Shows run Thursday through Saturday, November 3, 4, and 5 at the 黑料老司机 Faculty Lounge. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Start time is 7:30 pm. General admission is $5.00 at the door. 鈥淭he Proposal,鈥� directed by Ben Hartley, is a hilarious story of young love gone awry. Starring Olu Babatunde, Ben Hayman, and Toni Timmins, 鈥淭he Proposal鈥� shows how old feuds between two families threaten to ruin a young man鈥檚 marriage proposal. Next, a battle of the sexes rages in 鈥淭he Bear,鈥� directed by Heather Parry. If it is equality she wants then the landowner is happy to oblige by challenging the widow to a duel. Robert Crossley, Julie Kevan, and Justin Shaw star in the comedic one-act, 鈥淭he Bear鈥�. And, finally, a man comes to the end of an era in 鈥淪wan Song鈥�, directed by Dan Bannerman. Jeff Moynagh stars as Ivan Svietlovidoff, an aging actor who reflects on his life and wonders if it was all worth it. Ben MacDonald plays Nikita Ivanitch, a young actor who helps Ivan come to terms with his age, and his career on the stage. For an evening of titillating entertainment, check out CTPAX: A night of one-acts by Anton Chekhov, November 3 to 5 at the 黑料老司机 Faculty Lounge.

黑料老司机's Wheel n' Win Fundraising Event

黑料老司机 and CPA PEI would like you to participate in this year鈥檚 Canadian Paraplegic Association鈥檚 "Wheel & Win" fundraising event taking place on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at 4:00pm at the 黑料老司机 Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre. This is a disability awareness, team relay, pledge sheet fundraising event. Bring your team on event day and compete in the exciting wheelchair challenge. Teams of five have fun and race against the clock and each other through an obstacle course using a wheelchair. One hundred percent of the money raised through this event remains in PEI and is used to assist people with spinal cord injuries and other mobility disabilities to purchase equipment that has no other funding source. This helps relieve some of the financial burden associated with disabilities which assists people to remain independent in their community. Thank you for your consideration and please contact Evan or Paul at 902.370.9523 or emackinnon@cpapei.org for more details., pcudmore@cpapei.org

2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil Against Homophobia

On Thursday, October 20, 7:00 pm, in the Quad in front of Main Building, the 黑料老司机 Rainbow Alliance will present the 2nd Annual Candlelight Vigil Against Homophobia. This event is meant to draw attention to the tragedy of young people who take their lives as a result of homophobic and other forms of bullying. Everyone is welcome. Candles will be provided. In case of inclement weather, the vigil will be held in McMillan Hall inside the WA Murphy Student Centre.

Haunted House (黑料老司机 Music Department)

The Music Department will be holding its annual Haunted House on: Friday, October 28th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday, October 29th from 7:00pm - 10:00pm This year's haunted house has a *new and improved* layout that is sure to give you a Halloween fright! Admission is $5 and includes free hot chocolate! As usual, the Haunted House is located in the ominous halls and rooms of the Dr. Steel Memorial Building with all proceeds going to the 黑料老司机 Music Department. Come start off your Halloween by braving the terror of the unknown... if you dare! *The 黑料老司机 Music Department Haunted House is NOT recommended for young children.

"82%" Comes To 黑料老司机

Faculty members from the University 100 program would like to invite all members of the 黑料老司机 community to attend an educational theater experience taking place on campus this month. "82%" is The Responsible Gambling Council's latest drama. It poignantly explores some of the non-monetary costs facing a young adult and those around him when his gambling gets out of control. The performance uses professional young actors and age-specific language and messaging, incorporating insights from extensive research and real-life anecdotes designed to address the risks associated with youth gambling. There are two performances taking place on campus and both are open to all students, faculty and staff. The first is on Tuesday, October 25th at 2:30 pm in the Steele Recital Hall and the second is on Wednesday, October 26th at 11:30 am in McMillan Hall, in the Murphy Student Center. Please join us for what is sure to be a powerful performance.
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