Experience UMD alumnus Korey Richardson’s art through three virtual reality experiences. Presented in partnership with UMD’s Virtual Reality Club, Google Student Ambassadors, Department of Art History & Archeology and Department of Art.
Tune in to the sounds around you with Soundware, an augmented reality device that edits sound in real time. Soundware accentuates sounds that are unconsciously blocked out or ignored every day, emphasizing how important they actually are to well-being, sensory experiences and general navigation of the world. Emerging from this experience, listeners may have a better awareness of the sounds around them, and how it might affect their daily lives. Users can check out a headset to use independently, or enjoy a live-mixed experience.
Love a good sale? This one is jam-packed with books on the arts, scores, CDs and hundreds of LPs ranging from the classic to the elusive. Presented in partnership with the UMD Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library. Proceeds from this annual rummage sale benefit the library's collections.
Sharpen up your dance moves with free hip-hop, house and jazz classes. No experience necessary! Brought to you by the Delta Chi Xi Honorary Dance Fraternity, a group devoted to furthering academic excellence, serving the community and sharing the art of dance among fellow students.
6-7PM: Jazz with Jen Graham
7-8PM: House with Jonathan Hsu
10-11PM: Contemporary with Latefia Bradley
11PM-12AM: Hip-Hop wit Devin Seldon
Enjoy the breeze underneath a living canopy of plants while helping UMD graduate student Nick Cloyd, who is studying ecological technology and design, research how these structures improve the microclimate and attitudes about green technology. Presented in partnership with the UMD Department of Environmental Science and Technology.
Get your hands dirty and make happy little trees out of acrylic paint, pastels and other crafting materials while watching classic episodes of Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting. If it doesn’t come out just right, that’s okay. As Bob himself said, “We don’t make mistakes – just happy little accidents.” Presented in partnership with the UMD Art & Learning Center.
Time for a throwback! In synchronization with a master gamer speeding through each level of the classic NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) video game Mega Man 2, this band meticulously replicates every musical cue and boss battle. Bit Brigade elevates game music to its proper place in the foreground of epic technical rock and plays the games like they don't need the extra lives. Which, for the record, they don't.
For more information about Bit Brigade, visit www.bitbrigade.com.
Do a sun salutation in the sun! Start your afternoon at an outdoor, music-driven yoga class taught by UMD RecWell yoga instructor Dean K. Your body and mind will thank you. Presented in partnership with UMD Recreation & Wellness.
We recommend you arrive 10 minutes early.
Lay out on a blanket, put on your sunglasses and Baked Goods wash over you. With a sound reminiscent of the Dave Matthews Band, this five-piece band from Merrick, New York combines jazz, funk and rock ‘n’ roll. This is what your end-of-summer dreams sound like.
For more information about Baked Goods, visit www.bakedgoodsofficial.com.
Dance to the highly infectious rhythm of Brazil’s popular forró music! Accompanied by a full band of percussion, drums, guitar, cavaco, bass and accordion, the performers will teach you the basic steps – no experience necessary.
This project is a collaboration between Pablo Regis and UMD alumni Kate Spanos and Ceylon Mitchell II.
