Old School Freight Train!

By now you've already all heard that the organization formerly known has UCAB has a new name, right? Well AMP - as we are now known - are gearing up for our Late Nite kickoff this Friday in the Sadler Center. Sarah Michalowski, the director of Late Nite, will be back later this week to describe the awesome full event. I'm just here to give my two-cents on the band we're bringing, Old School Freight Train

OSFT combine folk. soul, bluegrass, jazz, latin, and Celtic sounds to create incredible string music. They put on an exciting live show, and we're lucky to have them. Friday, 10PM in the Sadler Center, and it's totally free!

Good day from AMP's music committee, bringing you great music from different genres, all year long. Stay tuned for Girl Talk ticket info!
sean

Bill Lawrence Filmmaking Competition Update

The judging panel for the Bill Lawrence Filmmaking Competition met this evening to pick the top 5 films (out of 20+ final submissions!). Without further ado, the top five production teams and films are (in alphabetical order):

• Just Blueberries and Chad: Short Straw (or Little H)
• One Way Productions: Sunny Side Up
• Part-Time Productions: Sean Hits His Stride
• Team 1693: Magic Dream House
  
• Vagabond Anarchists: Hark Upon a Tale

And honorable mentions include:

• 7th Grade Sketch Comedy: Five Dollars
• Ellipsis: Love Me...Please
  
• Team Mermidon: The Red Pill

AMP will screen the winning film (as chosen by Bill Lawrence) at the public lecture on Thursday, January 29^th. Check out the student films on TribeVision (Channel 52).

AMP wants to thank the student filmmakers for their submissions. We were truly impressed. Congratulations to the production teams of the top 5 films!

<3 AMP Films Committee

Are You Ready for Justin Kredible?!

Hey Guys!

I hope you all have had lovely breaks! I'm writing to you from the tundra of Massachusetts where we're supposed to get yet another 4 inches of snow tonight! ack.

But the real reason for writing this is to get everyone pumped up for an Evening with Justin Kredible on January 24th! As one of the only events our first weekend back, it promises to be glitzy. Justin has been featured as a regular on the Rachel Ray Show, Jason Mraz's tour, and celebrity events. Additionally, ladies, he's been featured in US and OK! Magazines as "Man Candy" of the month. (!)

His M.O. is "like a magician, but cooler," so be sure to check it out on Saturday the 24th at 8pm in the SC Commonwealth. Oh yeah, and it's FREE!

Love,
Your Interns

FILMS 2009 Poll Results

Earlier this month, the Films Committee held a poll for the monthly blockbusters that we screen at the Commonwealth Auditorium. We also asked students to chose their favorite films for the January-February line-up for TribeVision: Channel 52.

The Films 2009 Poll ended yesterday and the results are in! With over 600 responses, some films had an overwhelming win while others were a close-call.

Without further ado, the results (drum roll please):

January Blockbuster : Nick & Nora's Infinite Playlist
There will be four screenings: January 30th & 31st at 7pm & 9:30pm. Admission: $2.

February Blockbuster: Quantum of Solace
There will be three screenings: February 13th at 7pm & 9:30pm and February 14th at 9:30pm Admission: $1
There will be a screening of Casablanca at 7pm in honor of Valentines Day. The Casablanca screening is free.

March Blockbuster: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
There will be four screenings: March 27th & 28th at 7pm & 9:30pm. Admission: $2.

TribeVision January-February Line-up:
The Dark Knight
Burn after Reading
Casino Royale
Mamma Mia
Pride and Prejudice
Step Brothers
A Beautiful Mind
The House Bunny
Wanted
Ocean's 11
The Duchess
American History X
Get Smart
Dirty Dancing
Cruel Intentions
Pineapple Express
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
Hamlet 2
Music & Lyrics
How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days

* Although The Princess Bride and The Royal Tenenbaums were favorites, they are unavailable from our distributor at this time.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

<3 The Films Committee

GIRL TALK!

Did you hear the Talk? As in Girl Talk! He's coming to W&M Sadler Center Friday, February 27th. 

This will be the ultimate mashup concert. We've got the DJ and the music. You bring the moves. 

Download his album off his website and pay what you want! 

We'll begin selling student and public tickets about one month prior to the show. Spread the word, bring your friends, and get ready for the party of '09. 

-The Organization Formerly Known as UCAB, music productions committee

UCAB 09-10 Application Schedule

Director Applications | Monday, February 2, 5:00pm

Executive Board/Chair Applications | Monday, February 16, 5:00pm

General Board Applications | Monday, February 23, 5:00pm



Anyone is eligible to apply for any position on UCAB! If you have any questions please email Director of General Board Katy Lang at kelang@wm.edu.


All applications can be emailed to kelang@wm.edu and can be downloaded from the UCAB website or below. If you need to do a paper copy for some reason, please drop it by the UCAB office.



http://web.wm.edu/ucab/files/applications/UCABExecBoardApplication0910.doc
http://web.wm.edu/ucab/files/applications/UCABGeneralBoardApplication0910.doc

In the works

Hello dedicated blog readers,

The music committee is enjoying our short break these days: we've finished this semester and are now planning the spring. We've got offers in to David Cook, the most recent winner of American Idol, and Death Cab for Cutie. If either/both of them accept, we're looking at a great spring line up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ga-ULeG09QY