UB has big plans for February

University Board suffered a setback in January with the unexpected resignations of three members.

Ceci Brinker, University Board adviser, said that January is a difficult month to schedule events because it is hard to get back on track after winter break.

She also said that a few minor cultural arts events were still not finalized before break and with the resignation of the Cultural Arts Coordinator Andy Ho, they are still being worked on.

However, Brinker said the month of February should prove different.

“Things pick up quite a bit in Feburary,” she said.

UB’s major event for February will be the return of the Chinese Golden Dragon acrobats.

“It’s very good cultural entertainment, it’s a very good family-orientated show, and there is something for everyone,” Brinker said. “If people have not seen this, they don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to see performers of this caliber.”

The Chinese acrobats have performed at Eastern before and will perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 7 in the McAfee gym.

Also, the UB will bring a magician and comedian to Eastern on Friday.

Magician Walter King Jr. will perform at the African-American Heritage Celebration banquet in the Grand Ballroom of the Marin Luther King Jr. University Union, and comedian Jay Black will be at 7th Street Underground.

The second installment of “Up All Nite” will be taking place on Feb. 9.

Brinker said they have not decided which residence halls will host the event. It will be in two residence halls, either Thomas, Taylor, Andrews or Lawson hall.

“There is kind of a different twist with this one because we are taking the activity to where the students live,” Brinker said.

UB will have a Las Vegas theme for the upcoming event, where students will be able to play casino games, poker, blackjack and much more.

Towards the end of February, UB also plans to have a lecture with two stars from the TV show “Black. White.”

Bruno Marcotulli and Brian Sparks will talk to Eastern students Feb. 28 about their experiences on the TV show.