After this weekend's exciting football victory over University of Richmond, everyone wanted to celebrate. Most, like myself, went to the Corner in search of a quick meal then headed to Rugby Road, where there was sure to be a number of parties to choose from. Yet when we showed up, Rugby was eerily silent. After half an hour of wandering around, my small group gave up hope of a party and headed to the Rotunda to decide what to do next. When we got there, the Rotunda steps were more crowded than I'd ever seen before, and I realized we were not alone in our failure to find Saturday night activity. When Rugby fell through, most first year students, who lack cars and apartments, didn't know what to do.
What most new students don't know is that a Friday or Saturday night can be spent away from Rugby. UVA students have free access to downtown Charlottesville via the downtown trolley or the city bus system, but neglect to take advantage of that. Both UVA and downtown Charlottesville host events nearly every weekend, many completely free of charge. So, next weekend, make your own fun--don't wait for fraternities to do it for you.
Events at UVA this weekend:
9/10
Women's Soccer vs. Texas - 7 PM Klockner Stadium
Cinematique: Kick Ass - 7 PM Newcomb Hall Theatre
Cinematique: The A-Team - 10 PM Newcomb Hall Theatre
9/11
Cinematique: Kick Ass - 7 PM Newcomb Hall Theatre
Symphony Under the Stars - 8 PM Amphitheatre
Cinematique: The A-Team - 10 PM Newcomb Hall Theatre
For more UVA events visit: https://eventcal.itc.virginia.edu/eventcal/event/day
Events in Charlottesville this weekend:
9/10
Fridays After 5 - 5:30-8:30 PM Charlottesville Pavillion (Free concerts)
9/11
City Market 7 AM-12 PM
Widespread Panic - 6 PM Charlottesville Pavillion
For more Charlottesville events visit: http://www.downtowncharlottesville.net/calendar.html
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