griffins after dark



Fall 2008 Schedule of Events

Date

Event

Saturday, August 30

Mentalist Alain Nu, "The Mind Guy"
Alain Nu is the current star of TLC's TV series “The Mysterious World of Alain Nu.“ His show is like having the impossible explained right in front of you. It’s
mentalism, magic, mind over matter, and more! Spoons bend and twist like snakes! An empty Coke can impossibly refills in front of your eyes . . . and then he pours it into the glass you are holding. He doesn’t just read your mind . . . he has you read someone else’s! Alain Nu has a style that is all his own. He's high energy; dynamic, multi-ethnic, and original. 

Friday, September 5

Blizzard of Bucks Game Show

Saturday, September 6

Classic Board Game Night

Saturday, September 13

Sig Ep Poker Tournament

Friday, September 19

Late Night Luao

Get away for the night and head off to Palisano Island for a relaxing night of lauo crafts, snacks, and our island pinata filled with candy!

Saturday, September 20

Canisius Gone Country

Our special guest instructor Ashley Kasper will be joinning us and teaching you how to line dance, complete with a few snack breaks!

 

Friday, October 3

Intensity Game Show
Intensity is the most shocking game show available to the market today. This event challenges the participants in the areas of; education, discipline, guts, and an all out willingness to have some fast paced fun. Intensity is a full audience participation trivia based game show that includes a $200 cash prize.

Saturday, October 4

So You Think You Can Rock: The Virtual Battle of the "Rock Band"
Have you ever dreamed about being apart of an actual Rock Band but lack the musical ability to do so? If so, then you need put away the air guitar and join in on all the fun of So You Think You Can Rock: The Virtual Battle of the “Rock Band”! We have taken the popular video game, Rock Band, and created a dynamic virtual battle of the band experience. Essentially you can enjoy all the hype and excitement of being in a musical competition without even having talent! Prizes will be awarded!

Saturday, October 11

TBD

Friday, October 17

Josh Casey Comedy Juggler
The Josh Casey Show is a mash up of comedy and skills; juggling, audience participation, jokes and stunts are all part of the experience.  Specifically, Josh juggles many objects, from three to infinity. He also balances his childhood guitar on his grown man face and combines rubber bands with giant balloons in surprising ways.

Saturday, October 18

A Night at the SPA

Come on down to the one and only Canisius SPA. Enjoy relaxing massages, food, and calming music.

Saturday, October 25

Mad Science Lab

Come and expriement, observe, and be amazed by some freaky chemical interactions.


Sponsored by the American Chemical Society (ACS)

Friday, October 31

Night of Fright

Trick or Treat? Walk through our haunted house, dance to great music, enjoy our freaky treats, and get ready to have fun!

sponsored by Bosch, Frish, and Sig Ep.

Saturday, November1

TBD

Saturday, November 8

Improv Night
Sponsored by Little Theater

Friday, November 14

Tae Kwon Do

Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting! Come to learn some Tae Kwon Do and be prepared to have fun at the same time.

Saturday, November 15

FUSION Game Night
Join the FUSION Gaming Society as we turn Penfold Commons into a video game arcade.  Play the latest games for PS2, X-Box, Nintendo, and more! We came, saw played, we leveled up!

Saturday, November 22

Wild Wild West

Canisius brings the Wild Wild West home to Palisano. Complete with backdrops, music, movies, fun, and food.

Friday, December 5

Gingerbread Fantasy World

Welcome to Canisius's own Gingerbread factory. Build and decorate your own gingerbread house and win some prizes.

Saturday, December 6

Canisius Pictionary

Be prepared to draw as you play Canisius Pictionary with your friends. Win some prizes and enjoy the wonderful assortment of snacks.

 
All Griffins After Dark programs are scheduled from 11pm to 1am in Penfold Commons unless otherwise noted.


If you have any questions regarding the Griffins After Dark series, or if your student organization would like to sponsor a program, please contact Ronnie Genee, Programming Coordinator for Campus Programming & Leadership Development, at (716) 888-2813 or geneer@canisius.edu.