Winthrop Welcome Week includes live music, comedy, hypnotist
Summer break may be coming to a close, but the fun continues with Winthrop University’s upcoming Welcome Week. Students begin arriving on campus Aug. 21.
The university kicks off the academic year with a series of musical performances, comedy routines, magical spectacles and more.
The schedule for Welcome Week, Aug. 22-30, includes:
Saturday, Aug. 22
Pop-rock duo Colour of London and opening act Minnesota License Plate
These Winthrop students Caleb Brown, Ethan Snipes and Justin Smith won the spring DiGiorgio Student Union Battle of the Bands as Minnesota License Plate and will open the show treating the crowd to their postmodern grunge funk sound at 8 p.m. in Byrnes Auditorium.
Next up is Nashville’s Colour of London. The duo has already hit No. 1 on Reach Radio Network’s Top 40 with “Shine Out” and also has appeared at SXSW’S Universal Music Showcase, Summerfest, Dewey Beach PopFest and more. Free with DSU Welcome Week Pass, $5 with a Winthrop ID, $10 for the public.
Sunday, Aug. 23
Headphone Disco
Headphone Disco has created a “silent dance party” in which two DJs play different types of music side-by-side. Listeners can then select which DJ they want to listen to by switching on their headphones at 8 p.m. in Richardson Ballroom. A Winthrop ID is required for entry. Free with Welcome Week Pass, $5 with a Winthrop ID.
Monday, Aug. 24
Convocation Picnic
The front of campus will be filled with church groups, civic organizations and student groups sharing information on how to get involved both on campus and in the Rock Hill area at 4 p.m., Margaret Nance front lawn. While you learn, enjoy Dan Henig, known for his acoustic rap covers, and mind-boggling tricks from magician Ran’d Shine. Rain location: West Center. Free.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Preferred Parking Comedy Tour
Comedians Drew Lynch and Samuel J. Comroe could have let their lives be defined by their disabilities. Instead, they offer hilarious performances that will challenge you and motivate you to think more about life. 8 p.m., Tillman Auditorium. Lynch recently appeared on “America’s Got Talent.” Free with DSU Welcome Week Pass, $5 with a Winthrop ID, $10 for the public. An approved cultural event for Winthrop students.
Wednesday, Aug. 26
Bailemos! A Night of Latin Dance
Learn how to do the Samba, Afro Brazilian, Frevo and more with Movimentos De Samba at this approved cultural event at 8 p.m., Byrnes Auditorium. The band Batuque de Terreiro will provide the music, followed by a show-stopping performance from Ballet Folklorico Guadalupano. Free with DSU Welcome Week Pass, $5 with a Winthrop ID, $10 for the public.
Thursday, Aug. 27
Hypnotist chrisjones
chrisjones was voted the 2015 Hypnotist of the Year and was recently featured on “America’s Got Talent.” Catch him live at his incredible interactive show at 8 p.m., Byrnes Auditorium. Free with DSU Welcome Week Pass, $5 with a Winthrop ID, $10 for the public.
Friday, Aug. 28
Welcome Back Bash
Celebrate the start of fall semester with free food, games, music and fun at 3 p.m. on the Campus Green. Free.
Saturday, Aug. 29
Movie screening: “Avengers: Age of Ultron”
Didn’t catch Marvel’s blockbuster in theaters? You still can at 7 and 10 p.m., Dina’s Place in the DiGiorgio Campus Center. Tickets are $2 with a Winthrop ID or $5 without.
Sunday, Aug. 30
Plastic Musik
Who knew you could make beautiful sounds with plastic instruments? Plastic Musik does. The group takes traditional percussion techniques and mixes in plastic instruments, all to create unique sounds that you have to hear for yourself at 8 p.m., Byrnes Auditorium. Free with DSU Welcome Week Pass, $5 with a Winthrop ID, $10 for the public.
To get a Welcome Week pass, go to winthrop.edu/dsu/default.aspx?id=29833 or call 803-323-2299.
This story was originally published August 13, 2015 at 4:05 PM with the headline "Winthrop Welcome Week includes live music, comedy, hypnotist ."