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As an organization, we will be scheduling events downtown for any/all undergraduate/graduate students to attend. In part with SGFC, we hope to plan 3 events each quarter that are both partially subsidized by student government and have transportation provided.


PAST EVENTS


THE LASCIVIOUS COSTUME BALL

Date: Friday, November 14th
Time: 8:00-11:30 PM
Cost: $5 per ticket with UCID
Capacity: 450 people

On Friday, November 14th, at 8:00 PM, UChicago HYPE is bringing the Lascivious Ball back to campus in style. Featuring performances by Million $ Mano & Chaise Marcel, RBIM, Queers & Associates and the MODA Fall Fashion Show. Tickets on sale all week at the Reynold's Club.


RENT

Date: Thursday, February 14th
Time: 6:15 PM
Cost: $22 per ticket
Capacity: 150 people

On Thursday, February 14th, at 6:15 PM, UChicago HYPE is bringing you a Valentine's Day treat to see the longest running Broadway musical as it comes to Chicago, RENT. HYPE has 150 tickets at a student discounted price of $22 with transportation provided. Tickets on sale all week at the Reynold's Club.


Mystic Blue Yacht Party

Date: Thursday, April 12th
Time: 11:30pm - 1:30am with after party to follow
Cost: $20 transportation and dinner included
Capacity: 250 people

HYPE presents the annual Yacht Party. If you were there last year you know what to expect. This cruise of the Chicago Skyline is guaranteed to be a great time. There will be three floors, a deck, 2 DJs, karaoke, dancing. It will be catered with an after party at a downtown Chicago club to follow. Tickets will go on sale April 3-12 in the Reynold's Club and online here. Also look forward to the Lascivious Ball in Fall '08


WICKED: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz

Ford Center for the Performing Arts/Oriental Theatre
Date: Thursday, May 18th
Time: 7:30 PM
Cost: $25 per ticket
Capacity: 200 people

On Thursday, May 18th, at 7:30 PM, UChicago HYPE wants to bring you to see one of the greatest Broadway musicals to grace the city this year, Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz. HYPE has 200 tickets at a student discounted price of $25. Come see the musical that has been hailed "an irresistable extravaganza of music, magic, artistry, and enchantment." Buy tickets online before they sell out!


AN EVENING OF ART AT THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

Museum of Contemporary Art
Date: Thursday, May 4th, 2006
Time: 7 - 11 PM
Capacity: 550 approx.
Cost: First 100 tickets: $15; Regular Price: $20; $25 @ the door
21 with identification to drink
Transportation provided
After party at Le Passage. Free cover from 11-12AM.

You are cordially invited to join undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff, and alumni in a celebration of art at Chicago's own Museum of Contemporary Art downtown. With participation from over 10 student organizations and a show provided by FOTA, entertainment and festivites at the Museum of Contemporary Art will consist of an explosion of artistic pieces, student films, DJs, bands, and performances from both the student and Hyde Park community. Everyone who attends receives a $25 travel voucher to be honored at the 429 S. Dearborn STA Travel Store, a chance to win 1 Eurail pass provided by STA travel (valued at over $1000), and a chance to win a 6 day California Highlights Tour on behalf of Contiki Worldwide Travel. Hors d'oeuvres are provided by the MCA's exclusive caterer, Wolfgang-Puck. Sponsorships and extreme gratitude to Student Government Funding Council, Graduate Council, FOTA, Arts Planning Council, STA Travel, MAB, MODA, Chicago Weekly, Fire Escape, Voices In Your Head A Cappella, Rhythmic Bodies in Motion, and Vita Excolateur for their support and involvement to make this event possible.*

Please contact Justin Stankiewicz at jstank@uchicago.edu for more information or questions.

* Further updates in group sponsorship/involvement to be updated upon confirmation.


WASH U. BBALL GAME & SENIOR NIGHT @ BACCHUS

Washington University @ St. Louis
Bacchus
Saturday, Feb 25th
Women's Basketball Game VS. Wash. U. @ 1pm
Clothing Drive / Senior (over 21) Night @ Bacchus!
Tickets $10.
Get $2 off for every 5 articles of clothing you bring to the game (up to $5).
Buses leave Ratner @ 8:30 AM
Buses return at 12 AM, 12:30 AM, 1 AM, 2 AM
Capacity: 200 people

Fill the stands for the basketball game Saturday, February 25th at 3 PM versus rivals Washington University! After cheering on our teams, Hype and Phanatix invite all seniors to board buses later that evening to enjoy a night downtown at Bacchus nightclub in Lincoln Park. Private room reserved for U of C seniors all night. Transportation at Ratner starts at 8:30pm. Cost is $10, but $2 voucher provided for every 5 articles of clothing donated at the game to support the WAA/Order of the C clothing drive! Go Maroons!


STUDY ON THE NORTH SIDE

Bourgeois Pig
7 PM - 10:15 PM (Bus #1)
10:45 PM (Bus #2)
Date: Sunday, January 22nd
Capacity: 75 people
Transportation Provided
Cost: $5.00

Come study on the Northside at one of Chicago's best known coffee shops. Rented out for U of C students, those who attend are provided with one free coffee drink of their choice and a great northside atmosphere. But, don't forget to bring money to pig out on the amazing food.


PREMIERE EVENT

Mystic Blue Yacht Cruises
Navy Pier
Event Times: 10:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Date: Friday, November 18th
Capacity: 300 people
Transportation Provided
Cost: $20.00
DJ: Kiss 103.5 FM (2 DJs)
21 to drink

Introducing our main event, UChicago Hype wants you to get on the list for a night of city skylines, delicious hors de oeuvres, karaoke, and dancing on a moonlight yacht cruise. We plan to board our own Odyssey Cruises luxury yacht for a three-hour tour. moonlight cruise around Lake Michigan. Kiss FM joins us for music and dancing, hors de oeuvres to be served. 21 to drink.


See what your city nightlife really has to offer. If you have any questions, please contact us.



Chair: Adam Radwan

Look for our representatives all over campus to sign up. If you are interested in ANY of these events, please contact us at uchicagohype@gmail.com to get on the list. please let us know your name, the event(s) in which you are interested, and if you plan on bringing your friends, their names and e-mails as well. We will provide you with further information when it becomes available.