{"id":956,"date":"2015-09-29T14:44:45","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T18:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mansfieldu.wpengine.com\/?p=956"},"modified":"2015-09-29T14:44:57","modified_gmt":"2015-09-29T18:44:57","slug":"family-and-friends-weekend-set-for-october-9-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/munews.mansfield.edu\/?p=956","title":{"rendered":"Family and Friends Weekend set for October 9-10"},"content":{"rendered":"

MANSFIELD, PA\u2014Mansfield University will celebrate Family and Friends Weekend on October 9-10 with a schedule full of concerts, athletic events and activities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Friday, October 9 at 8 p.m., Bruce in the USA, the premier Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band tribute band, will perform in concert at Decker Gymnasium. Doors will open at 7 p.m.\"Bruce<\/a><\/strong>The concert will feature three 60-minute live sets of the greatest hits of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Decker Gymnasium will feature table and bleacher seating, a dance floor and a complimentary buffet featuring hot and cold hors d\u2019oeuvres and beverages.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets for MU parents, family members, staff, alumni and community members are $10 and can be purchased in person at the Mountie Den (campus bookstore) in Alumni Hall, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets for MU students and their siblings are free and can be picked up daily at the Information Desk in Alumni Hall.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets for the general public are $20 and are available online at tix.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets will also be available at the door on the night of the concert beginning at 7 p.m. All tickets are also good for admission to the football game on Saturday, October 10.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To learn more about Bruce in the USA, go to bruceintheusa.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Also on Friday, October 9, the MU Music Department will present its PRISM Concert at 7:30 p.m. in Steadman Theatre.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior citizens and $5 for students. MU students with ID will be admitted free.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets can be ordered online at music.mansfield.edu<\/a> or by phone at (570)662-4710. Tickets will also be available at the door one hour before each performance but due to the popularity of these concerts, patrons are advised to buy tickets in advance.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All proceeds from the concert benefits the Music Department scholarship fund.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Saturday, October 10, a tail gate party will be held 1-6:30 p.m. in the area around Allen Hall. Activities will include carnival games, inflatables, Armed Forces challenge games, a student club and organization fair, food and live music.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The music will begin at 1 p.m. with an MU \u201cBattle of the bands.\u201d Philbilly will take the stage for two sets beginning at 2:20 p.m. and at 5:10 p.m., Beatlemania Again will take the stage.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"FH<\/a>A historic day at Karl Van Norman Field will begin at 2 p.m. with the Field Hockey Centennial Celebration.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mountaineers, coached by Brittany (Kostishion) Hansrote \u201909, the first alumna to lead the program in its 100-year history, will take on Kutztown, coached by Marci (Lippert) Scheuing, a 2005 Mansfield graduate, in the Centennial Reunion Game at Karl Van Norman Field.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Centennial Reunion will feature a pre-game tailgate and a post-game reception for field hockey alumni and friends of the program. For more information and to pre-register, go to gomounties.com<\/a>\"luma-teaser\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

At 7 p.m. the MU football team will take on Army West Point for LUMA (Light Up Mansfield Again) 2015. Pre-game ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information, go to lightupmansfield.com<\/a> and mansfield.edu\/family-and-friends-weekend\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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