Big River Bowl
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Film: 'In the Heights'
Latinx Unidos will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of "In the Heights," a film version of the Broadway musical by Quiara Alegría Hudes and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Synopsis: Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life. "In the Heights" centers on a variety of characters living in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, on the northern tip of Manhattan. (IMDb)
Food will be provided.
SLPB Late Night
The Student Life Programming Board Late Night offers a relaxing time in the Quad with karaoke, bonfires and s’mores.
Soccer tailgate
The Student Life Programming Board's Vike Squad will sponsor a cookout and tailgate prior to both the women’s and men’s soccer games.
Symphonic Band to celebrate with 'Opening Day' Oct. 9
The Augustana Symphonic Band will celebrate its first official live performance in nearly 18 months in a concert Oct. 9 entitled "Opening Day."
Moon Festival
Everyone is invited to celebrate the Moon Festival from 6:30-8:30 p.m., a traditional Chinese festival celebrated by many East and Southeast Asian countries.
Bring blankets or lawn chairs to watch many performances featuring the Wing Chun Society QC martial arts group, UNYK dance troupe, and a movie showing of "Over The Moon."
There will also be traditional moon cakes, fried rice, egg rolls and crab Rangoon.
Sometimes called the Mid-Autumn Festival, it dates back more than 3,000 years, when the emperor of China worshipped the moon for bountiful harvests. Lanterns are carried and displayed as symbols that light people's path to prosperity and good fortune.
The Moon Festival is sponsored by the Asian Student Organization, Vietnamese Student Association and Office of International Student and Scholar Services.
Photo Club meeting
The Photo Club meeting will include an introduction to manual photography, ISO, shutter speed and focal points.
24th Frieze Lectures to consider "Best. Book. Ever."
Augustana College faculty will present their choices for "Best. Book. Ever." in the annual Frieze Lectures at the Rock Island Public Library.