Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Trail of terror looks to provide safe and scary alternative
ORONO- The week leading up to Halloween can be an exciting time with a spooky feeling in the air. At the University of Maine, students can participate in a variety of festivities that are safe alternatives to drinking. This year, the Trail of Terror will provide a frightfully fun experience for students.
The Sophomore Eagles and Owls, two of the Honors groups on campus, are putting on this program Friday October 29th from 7-11 p.m. Usually the two groups do a haunted house in the Memorial Union, but this year they wanted to do something a little different.
Dylan Wingfield, president of the Sophomore Owls said that it provides a safe alternative on Halloween and allows for group bonding between the Eagles and Owls.
“Students will have tour guides leading them through the trails and there will be different stations with sound effects, lighting, lots of scary scenes from movies and tales,” Wingfield said.
Prior to going over to the Trail of Terror, students can carve at pumpkin and enjoy face painting as well as free food at The Great Pumpkin Patch. This event takes place starting at 4:30 p.m. in the field between DTAV and Patch.
The main goal Friday night is to keep students safe and away from the party scene. Molly Flanagan, president of the Sophomore Eagles, said the honors groups have received over 400 confirmed attendees to the Trail of Terror on Facebook.
“We’re doing it as a chem-free alternative and something really fun to do on campus that everyone can get involved in,” said Flanagan.
There will be food sold, music played, and groups will be taken through the haunted trail with varying plots. The event is free to students.
Philanthropy chair of the Sophomore Eagles, Sarah Denslow, said she is in a fight scene as part of the haunted trails and each part follows a different story line.
“We wanted to do something different this year, so we decided to do it outside. I feel like it is going to be scarier, more people will be wanting to go there, and we can put more people through it,” said Denslow.
Saturday night, students can attend Fright Night in the Memorial Union which consists of tarot readings, free food, music, and other spooky fun. Students can also participate in Beta’s costume contest that night.
Flanagan guesses that about 500 people will attend Friday night’s Trail of Terror and hopes the event will give students a safe alternative to going out Halloween weekend.
The Sophomore Eagles and Owls, two of the Honors groups on campus, are putting on this program Friday October 29th from 7-11 p.m. Usually the two groups do a haunted house in the Memorial Union, but this year they wanted to do something a little different.
Dylan Wingfield, president of the Sophomore Owls said that it provides a safe alternative on Halloween and allows for group bonding between the Eagles and Owls.
“Students will have tour guides leading them through the trails and there will be different stations with sound effects, lighting, lots of scary scenes from movies and tales,” Wingfield said.
Prior to going over to the Trail of Terror, students can carve at pumpkin and enjoy face painting as well as free food at The Great Pumpkin Patch. This event takes place starting at 4:30 p.m. in the field between DTAV and Patch.
The main goal Friday night is to keep students safe and away from the party scene. Molly Flanagan, president of the Sophomore Eagles, said the honors groups have received over 400 confirmed attendees to the Trail of Terror on Facebook.
“We’re doing it as a chem-free alternative and something really fun to do on campus that everyone can get involved in,” said Flanagan.
There will be food sold, music played, and groups will be taken through the haunted trail with varying plots. The event is free to students.
Philanthropy chair of the Sophomore Eagles, Sarah Denslow, said she is in a fight scene as part of the haunted trails and each part follows a different story line.
“We wanted to do something different this year, so we decided to do it outside. I feel like it is going to be scarier, more people will be wanting to go there, and we can put more people through it,” said Denslow.
Saturday night, students can attend Fright Night in the Memorial Union which consists of tarot readings, free food, music, and other spooky fun. Students can also participate in Beta’s costume contest that night.
Flanagan guesses that about 500 people will attend Friday night’s Trail of Terror and hopes the event will give students a safe alternative to going out Halloween weekend.
Trail of terror looks to provide safe and scary alternative (rough draft)
ORONO, ME- The week leading up to Halloween can be an exciting time with a spooky feeling in the air. At the University of Maine, students can participate in a variety of festivities that are safe alternatives to drinking. This year, the Trail of Terror will provide a frightfully fun experience for students.
The Sophomore Eagles and Owls, two of the Honors groups on campus, are putting on this program Friday October 29th from 7-11 p.m. Usually the two groups do a haunted house in the Memorial Union, but this year they wanted to do something a little different.
Dylan Wingfield, president of the Sophomore Owls said that it provides a safe alternative on Halloween and allows for group bonding between the Eagles and Owls.
"Students will have tour guides leading them through the trails and there will be different stations with sound effects, lighting, lots of scary scenes from movies and tales," Wingfield said.
Prior to going over to the Trail of Terror, students can carve at pumpkin and enjoy face painting as well as free food at The Great Pumpkin Patch. This event takes place starting at 4:30 p.m. in the field between DTAV and Patch.
The main goal Friday night is to keep students safe and away from the party scene. Molly Flanagan, president of the Sophomore Eagles, said the honors groups have received over 400 confirmed attendees to the Trail of Terror on Facebook.
"We're doing it as a chem-free alternative and something really fun to do on campus that everyone can get involved in," said Flanagan.
There will be food sold, music played, and groups will be taken through the haunted trail with varying plots. The event is free to students.
Philanthropy chair of the Sophomore Eagles, Sarah Denslow, said she is in a fight scene as part of the haunted trails and each part follows a different story line.
"We wanted to do something different this year, so we decided to do it outside. I feel like it is going to be scarier, more people will be wanting to go there, and we can put more people through it," said Denslow.
Saturday night, students can attend Fright Night in the Memorial Union which consists of tarot readings, free food, music, and other spooky fun. Students can also participate in Beta's costume contest that night.
Flanagan guesses that about 500 people will attend Friday night's Trail of Terror and hopes the event will give students a safe alternative to going out Halloween weekend.
The Sophomore Eagles and Owls, two of the Honors groups on campus, are putting on this program Friday October 29th from 7-11 p.m. Usually the two groups do a haunted house in the Memorial Union, but this year they wanted to do something a little different.
Dylan Wingfield, president of the Sophomore Owls said that it provides a safe alternative on Halloween and allows for group bonding between the Eagles and Owls.
"Students will have tour guides leading them through the trails and there will be different stations with sound effects, lighting, lots of scary scenes from movies and tales," Wingfield said.
Prior to going over to the Trail of Terror, students can carve at pumpkin and enjoy face painting as well as free food at The Great Pumpkin Patch. This event takes place starting at 4:30 p.m. in the field between DTAV and Patch.
The main goal Friday night is to keep students safe and away from the party scene. Molly Flanagan, president of the Sophomore Eagles, said the honors groups have received over 400 confirmed attendees to the Trail of Terror on Facebook.
"We're doing it as a chem-free alternative and something really fun to do on campus that everyone can get involved in," said Flanagan.
There will be food sold, music played, and groups will be taken through the haunted trail with varying plots. The event is free to students.
Philanthropy chair of the Sophomore Eagles, Sarah Denslow, said she is in a fight scene as part of the haunted trails and each part follows a different story line.
"We wanted to do something different this year, so we decided to do it outside. I feel like it is going to be scarier, more people will be wanting to go there, and we can put more people through it," said Denslow.
Saturday night, students can attend Fright Night in the Memorial Union which consists of tarot readings, free food, music, and other spooky fun. Students can also participate in Beta's costume contest that night.
Flanagan guesses that about 500 people will attend Friday night's Trail of Terror and hopes the event will give students a safe alternative to going out Halloween weekend.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Woodman's provides local entertainment
By Erin Thomas, for Mobile Maine News
Orono, ME- If you’re looking for good food and drink as well as local entertainment, you don’t have to go far. Woodman’s, located in downtown Orono, is a popular spot in the college town and serves its strongest suite as the night life. Providing entertainment on three nights of the week, it is easy to say Woodman’s is frequented amongst the other local bars.
With Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday being the most popular nights, Woodman’s showcases different entertainment ranging from local band performances, open mic nights, as well as jazz nights.
Mike Powers, bartender at Woodman’s, performs with his band as well. The band, The Hampden Mountain Boys, has performed at the bar many times as well as other bands including Restless Groove, Suit Mullet, and Rapster.
The demographic Woodman’s aims towards is college students and Powers said, “I can’t remember the last time we booked a band that wasn’t from the University.” He also noted that most of the bands they hire they have discovered through the open mic nights and explained the importance of the live music.
Abe Furth, owner of Woodman’s as well as the Verve, said he looks local when searching for bands to play because he knows people want to see their friends perform. Furth said he used to have other bands from further around the state but they didn’t gauge as much popularity as the ones from this area.
The bands that are hired are paid 200 dollars to perform for the night and are often asked to come back and perform again based on turnout and sales. Powers said, “All shows are 21+ because at a place where you sell alcohol you run into disaster with minors there.”
University of Maine Senior, Justin Ouellette, has attended many open mic nights as well as live music nights. He said, “I like the fact that Woodman’s brings a lot of people together that enjoy the same thing. It can be a social setting in a small area.”
Powers said Woodman’s is all about the night life and incorporating live music and local college bands was a great decision.
Bands interested in performing at Woodman’s can contact Furth or Powers directly by calling 866-4040.
Orono, ME- If you’re looking for good food and drink as well as local entertainment, you don’t have to go far. Woodman’s, located in downtown Orono, is a popular spot in the college town and serves its strongest suite as the night life. Providing entertainment on three nights of the week, it is easy to say Woodman’s is frequented amongst the other local bars.
With Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday being the most popular nights, Woodman’s showcases different entertainment ranging from local band performances, open mic nights, as well as jazz nights.
Mike Powers, bartender at Woodman’s, performs with his band as well. The band, The Hampden Mountain Boys, has performed at the bar many times as well as other bands including Restless Groove, Suit Mullet, and Rapster.
The demographic Woodman’s aims towards is college students and Powers said, “I can’t remember the last time we booked a band that wasn’t from the University.” He also noted that most of the bands they hire they have discovered through the open mic nights and explained the importance of the live music.
Abe Furth, owner of Woodman’s as well as the Verve, said he looks local when searching for bands to play because he knows people want to see their friends perform. Furth said he used to have other bands from further around the state but they didn’t gauge as much popularity as the ones from this area.
The bands that are hired are paid 200 dollars to perform for the night and are often asked to come back and perform again based on turnout and sales. Powers said, “All shows are 21+ because at a place where you sell alcohol you run into disaster with minors there.”
University of Maine Senior, Justin Ouellette, has attended many open mic nights as well as live music nights. He said, “I like the fact that Woodman’s brings a lot of people together that enjoy the same thing. It can be a social setting in a small area.”
Powers said Woodman’s is all about the night life and incorporating live music and local college bands was a great decision.
Bands interested in performing at Woodman’s can contact Furth or Powers directly by calling 866-4040.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Woodman's bar and grill provides local live entertainment (rough draft)
Orono, ME- Woodman’s bar and grill, located in downtown Orono, provides good eat and drink as well as local live entertainment. It is a popular spot in the college town and serves its strongest suite as the night life. Providing entertainment on three nights of the week, it is easy to say Woodman’s is frequented amongst the other local bars.
With Thursday, Friday, and Saturday being the most popular nights, Woodman’s showcases different entertainment ranging from local band performances, open mic nights, as well as others.
Mike Powers, bartender at Woodman’s, performs with his band as well. The band, The Hampden Mountain Boys, has performed at the bar many times as well as other bands including Restless Groove, Suit Mullet, and Rapster.
The demographic Woodman’s aims towards is college students and Powers said, “I can’t remember the last time we booked a band that wasn’t from the University.” He also noted that most of the bands they hire they have discovered through the open mic nights.
Abe Furth, owner of Woodman’s as well as the Verve, said he looks local when searching for bands to play because he knows people want to see their friends perform. Furth said he used to have other bands from further around the state but they didn’t gauge as much popularity as the ones from this area.
The bands that are hired are paid 200 dollars to perform for the night and are often asked to come back and perform again based on turnout and sales. Powers said, “All shows are 21+ because at a place where you sell alcohol you run into disaster with minors there.”
Bands interested in performing at Woodman’s can contact Furth or Powers directly by calling 866-4040.
With Thursday, Friday, and Saturday being the most popular nights, Woodman’s showcases different entertainment ranging from local band performances, open mic nights, as well as others.
Mike Powers, bartender at Woodman’s, performs with his band as well. The band, The Hampden Mountain Boys, has performed at the bar many times as well as other bands including Restless Groove, Suit Mullet, and Rapster.
The demographic Woodman’s aims towards is college students and Powers said, “I can’t remember the last time we booked a band that wasn’t from the University.” He also noted that most of the bands they hire they have discovered through the open mic nights.
Abe Furth, owner of Woodman’s as well as the Verve, said he looks local when searching for bands to play because he knows people want to see their friends perform. Furth said he used to have other bands from further around the state but they didn’t gauge as much popularity as the ones from this area.
The bands that are hired are paid 200 dollars to perform for the night and are often asked to come back and perform again based on turnout and sales. Powers said, “All shows are 21+ because at a place where you sell alcohol you run into disaster with minors there.”
Bands interested in performing at Woodman’s can contact Furth or Powers directly by calling 866-4040.
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