ROCHESTER . . . THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!
(FOR THE WEEKEND, ANYWAY!)

UR in Hollywood

Valenti

Forster

Entertainment industry "insiders" look at the worlds of art, technology, business, and politics. The star-studded cast includes Jack Valenti, president of the Motion Picture Association of America; Barry Meyer '64, chairman and CEO at Warner Bros.; Robert Rubin '77, senior vice president at MCA Universal Pictures; Robert Forster '64, 1997 Oscar-nominated actor; Academy Award-winner Michael Kanfer '80, Titanic's digital compositioning supervisor; and Elaine Dutka '69, Arts Writer, LA Times.

Up Close and Personal with Actor Robert Duvall

Duvall

An onstage interview with one of today's most profound and provocative film stars. Mr. Duvall will also be a guest lecturer with Dean Willam Scott Green in Rochester's popular course, "Theories of Religion."

Russell

150th Gala Dinner
Riverside Convention Center
The biggest and best celebration the weekend has to offer! Enjoy the lighter side of politics with entertainer Mark Russell and discover "What Money Can't Buy" at an auction to benefit the new Sesquicentennial Scholarship. Legendary local band, Nik and the Nice Guys, will play late into the night!

Friday AfterHours
Whether you'll be at your class dinner or will attend the University Welcome Dinner at the Sesquicentennial Tent, you have to be at the best late-night party(ies)! From comedy to dancing, we've got it all!

• The Skycoasters at the Sesqui Tent
Recent performances at the Super Bowl and the Summer Olympics doesn't keep this hot band from playing in their own back yard. These guys are versatile enough to play for those who enjoyed the Rat Pack to those who love to shag.

• Friday Night Live!

Brady

Miller

A live comedy show starring comedians Wayne Brady & Friends and Larry Miller. We all know Wayne best for his role on ABC's Whose Line Is It Anyway? Larry is most recognized for his role as the pretentious boutique manager in Pretty Woman, although he has also appeared on Law and Order, Seinfeld, The Tonight Show, and Late Night with David Letterman.

• SesquiNight at The Elmwood and The Distillery.
Our long-time neighbors on Mt. Hope Avenue once again open their doors and lower their prices for Rochester graduates.

• AfterHours Piano Bar
A traditional event during Homecoming and Reunion Weekends of the past . . . really, we just turn a quiet lounge on campus into a relaxing piano bar. If you're not into the loud music or dancing happening around campus, this is the perfect place to sit down with friends and talk about old times and new.

The Gap Mangione Big Band at the SesquiFest

Mangione

In conjunction with the Sesquicentennial, each fraternity and sorority will be celebrating its own reunions to commemorate this milestone occasion at the SesquiFest. It is the single largest social event of the weekend. The SesquiFest can be likened to a "Taste of Rochester Festival." The event will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2000 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. It is also the only event that is open to the whole University community. A performance by the The Gap Mangione Big Band will be one of the highlights of the festival, along with area vendors selling their gastronomical specialties such as Nick Tahou's, Sal's Birds, Pontillo's Pizza, Country Sweet Ribs and Wings, Zwiegle's White Hots, and Genny Beer.

In addition to the food and music, each fraternity and sorority will partake in their own "All Class" picture. It is our objective to get ALL U of R graduates who were a member of a fraternity or sorority back on campus. How great would it be to see those friends again that helped make our college days some of the best days of our lives!

Yellowjackets Concert
The Yellowjackets' biggest and best concert of the year!

A Showcase of Eastman Jazz
Eastman Theatre.
Featuring the acclaimed Eastman Jazz Ensemble and New Jazz Ensemble.

Eastman PRISM Concert
A special concert featuring various Eastman ensembles and alumni soloists.

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