--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rains E-Drops: Friday, November 2, 2007 Online version at http://rains.stanford.edu --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS RAINS EVENTS 1. San Jose Sharks take on the L.A. Kings!! - Friday 11/02/2007 SOLD OUT! who doesn't love NHL hockey? 2. Stanford IMs Presents: 4v4 Indoor Soccer Tournament - Friday 11/02/2007 Register by Wednesday, October 31 Get your team together and come play! 3. Trip to the San Francisco Zoo - Saturday 11/03/2007 Meet at Willis Lounge at 11am Lions, chimps, polar bears, hippos, kangaroos, penguins, rhinos 4. Magic Flute at the SF Opera - Saturday 11/03/2007 Nov. 3 at the War Memorial Opera House Join Rains for a trip to the SF Opera and Magic Flute! 5. Stanford Livelyarts - The Idan Raichel Project - Sunday 11/04/2007 November 4, 2:30pm at Memorial Auditorium Ethiopian, Middle Eastern, and Israeli jazz-pop-fusion music 6. 7th Annual Race Against Pulmonary Hypertension 5k Run and Walk - Sunday 11/04/2007 Sunday 11/04/07at 8:15am 7th Annual Race Against Pulmonary Hypertension 5k Run and Walk 7. Patriots vs. Colts game at the Nut House - Sunday 11/04/2007 Meet at Willis Lounge at 12:30pm The most (over)hyped football game in recent memory! 8. Movie Night: Hotel Rwanda - Wednesday 11/07/2007 9pm, Willis Lounge Movie & snacks 9. Mafia: Release your inner mobster! - Thursday 11/08/2007 The Buttery 9PM Nov 8th Lying, murdering, lynching without anyone getting hurt 10. Rains proudly presents S P E E D D A T I N G ! - Saturday 11/10/2007 Buttery Lounge, starting prompty at 8 PM and going until 11 PM Date 20 people at the same time, and you won't get slapped! 11. Stanford Savoyards: The Pirates of Penzance - Saturday 11/17/2007 November 17th at 7:15 PM outside Willis or 8P outside Dinkelspiel A Gilbert & Sullivan Operetta put on locally in English OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS 12.GSPB Events Announcements More fun stuff to do! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- RAINS EVENTS: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. San Jose Sharks take on the L.A. Kings!! Friday 11/02/2007 at 6:00pm CA Contact: Alice (atryan@stanford.edu) Come out on Friday, November 2nd and watch the San Jose Sharks take on their Pacific Division rivals - the L.A. Kings. We only have 25 tickets to the game, so email Alice (atryan@stanford.edu) to reserve your spot. When you reply, be sure to indicate whether you can drive and how many others you can take with you. I will have to give priority to drivers if not enough people volunteer. The cost per ticket is $18 for Rains residents, $25 for non-Rains residents (the tickets have a face value of $32). This game is going to be amazing! go sharks! See http://sjsharks.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Stanford IMs Presents: 4v4 Indoor Soccer Tournament Friday 11/02/2007 at 5:00pm CA Contact: Peter (pkimball@stanford.edu) The IM office will be holding an Indoor Soccer Tournament in the Rec Center for the first time! The first 20 teams registered will receive tickets to the final Stanford Women's home game vs. Washington State on Sunday November 4th. Event Details Date: Friday, November 2nd Start Time: TBD based on number of teams that register. Most likely 5 p.m. Location: Arrillaga Center for Sport and Recreation - Erickson Courts Format: 4v4 (no goalie, 20 mins) - Single or Double Elimination based on number of teams that enter Entry Fee: FREE! Rosters: Must have four people, can have a maximum of six. Stop by the intramural office to register by Wednesday, October 31. Rules: Will be sorted out and communicated to you all the day prior to the tournament as well as bracket information so you all know when your first game will be. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns, please email Linda Clauss with Stanford IMs: lclauss@stanford.edu See http://www.stanford.edu/dept/pe/intramurals/events.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Trip to the San Francisco Zoo Saturday 11/03/2007 at 11:00am CA Contact: Christina (cmester@stanford.edu) Come to the San Francisco Zoo with us on Saturday and see some of the over 250 species of animals they have there. We'll meet at 11am in front of Willis to drive up there. The cost for you (including admission and parking) will be $7 for Rains residents, $11 for non-Rains residents, and $0 for drivers who can take 3 or more people (plus themselves) in their car. See http://www.sfzoo.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Magic Flute at the SF Opera Saturday 11/03/2007 at 11:00am CA Contact: Shandor (sgd@stanford.edu) Magic Flute at the SF Opera Saturday 11/03/2007 at 11:00am We'll be heading up to the SF to watch the Magic Flute at the San Francisco Opera! There are 20 spots open for the trip, (signup sheet at apartment 209-305). Rains is subsidizing the trip so tickets will only cost $15! The Magic Flute, often described as a fairytale opera, is Mozart's final masterpiece. For those of you who have never considered attending an opera, this is the one to see. With fantastic costumes and a special version sung in English (already sold out!), you'll really enjoy and be able to understand this fun story. For the opera high-brows among you, come to hear rising Russian-American soprano Dina Kuznetsova and the lauded lyric tenor Piotr Beczala in this opera filled with ritual and symbolism. For more information visit http://sfopera.com/opera.asp?o=263 Send an e-mail to sgd@stanford.edu if you have questions. See http://sfopera.com/opera.asp?o=263 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Stanford Livelyarts - The Idan Raichel Project Sunday 11/04/2007 at 2:30pm CA Contact: Adam (agrossma@stanford.edu) Idan Raichel has been on the music scene for 5 years, and has been immensely popular ever since. "The Idan Raichel Project was a huge hit in Israel for good reason: it envisions a modern, multicultural nation where voices of young and old, Ethiopian and Yemenite, are all heard in songs devoted to love and tolerance." The last time Idan Raichel was at Stanford, the concert was sold out and a big hit. This time, Rains has tickets for you! We've got a block of 12 seats in the middle of the orchestra level of Memorial Auditorium, regular (student) price is $19, but we've got them for you for $10! To reserve your ticket, email Adam at agrossma@stanford.edu. Tell me whether you want 1 or 2 tickets, and I will get back to you with payment instructions. Email me quickly - these tickets will go quickly! Bonus! You will receive a free CD with a documentary about Idan Raichel with your ticket. Sign up quickly! See http://livelyarts.stanford.edu/event.php?code=IDAN --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. 7th Annual Race Against Pulmonary Hypertension 5k Run and Walk Sunday 11/04/2007 at 8:00am CA Contact: Jen (jerhart@stanford.edu) What: 7th Annual Race Against Pulmonary Hypertension When: Sunday, November 4, 2007 with race starting at 9 am (meet in front of the fountain by the Rains office at 8:15 am to walk over to the race) Where: Stanford Stadium We've done this race the past few years, and it's been a lot of fun. If you're interested, email Jenny (jerhart@stanford.edu) by no later than Monday October 15th. Include in the email your name, birthday, gender, age, email, phone number, address, and t-shirt size. Registration cost to you will be $15 (with Rains subsidy) , and includes race registration, a long-sleeve t-shirt, and post-race refreshments. This is a race for a great cause. For more information about the race, see the information and website below: A 5k fun run/walk to raise awareness and funding for the fight against pulmonary hypertension (PH), a debilitating disease which affects the hearts and lungs of children and adults. All Proceeds from the race will benefit the Ewing Family Fund for Pulmonary Hypertension Research at Stanford and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. See http://wallcenter.stanford.edu/race.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Patriots vs. Colts game at the Nut House Sunday 11/04/2007 at 12:30pm CA Contact: Stephen (sprussel@stanford.edu) Football fans have been debating this for weeks and it's time to settle the score. Come out to the Nut House to watch two NFL giants (not of the NY variety) battle it out for the top spot in all the power rankings lists. Only one team can remain undefeated; you don't want to miss out on finding out who it's going to be! There will be a subsidy for food/drink. Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Movie Night: Hotel Rwanda Wednesday 11/07/2007 at 9:00pm CA Contact: Christina (cmester@stanford.edu) For the movie night on Nov 7th, we are going to show Hotel Rwanda, as usual at 9pm in Willis. We'll also provide snacks and drinks. As the country of Rwanda descended into madness, one man made a promise to protect the family he loved--and ended up finding the courage to save over 1200 people. Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle), a hotel manager in Rwanda, secretly used his position and intelligence to shelter over a thousand refugees during the genocide crisis. While the rest of the world closed its eyes, Paul opened his heart to prove that the human spirit can make us stronger than we'd ever imagine. See http://imdb.com/title/tt0395169/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Mafia: Release your inner mobster! Thursday 11/08/2007 at 9:00pm CA Contact: Fraser (fraser@stanford.edu) If you don't know what Mafia is, here is a description from Wikipedia: Mafia is a party game modeling a battle between an informed minority and an uninformed majority. During a basic game, players are divided into two teams: 'Mafia members', who know each other; and 'townspeople', who know only the number of Mafia amongst them. The goal of both teams is to eliminate each other. Don't worry if you've never played it before, you'll learn it quickly. Also, we'll provide some yummy snacks. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Rains proudly presents S P E E D D A T I N G ! Saturday 11/10/2007 at 8:00pm CA Contact: Julie (jlitze@stanford.edu) Rains proudly presents... * * * S P E E D D A T I N G * * * who says there's no dating at stanford? now you can date 20 people at the same time, and you won't get slapped! ~~ SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10 @ 8PM ~~ (limited attendance, so sign up below!) -looking for new ways to meet fun, interesting people? -sick of the same old scene at bars & parties? LET RAINS HELP YOU OUT!! THERE ARE 7,700+ GRADUATE STUDENTS AT STANFORD - HOW WILL YOU EVER MEET THEM ALL?!? Speed dating is a non-contact sport that is gaining popularity. For the second year in a row, it comes to RAINS with grace, style, and, well, a little bit of wine. Here's the low-down: 20 fine young men, 20 lovely ladies, and 3 minutes of love at first sight - or not. After meeting your matches, pick the ones you like, and ditch the ones you didn't - no strings attached! Your information is dished only to those you choose - totally safe, totally hectic, and TOTALLY FUN!!! Attendance will be limited to ensure equal numbers of each sex - to participate, fill out the form online at: http://silverprincess.com/phpsurveyor/index.php?sid=1 BY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2nd 5PM!! If you are chosen, you will be notified by email by Monday, November 5th. Participants will be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis and in a manner to promote diversity. INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF GETTING A SPOT: the success of speed dating is highly dependent on gender balance, so if you apply with a friend of the opposite sex (this especially goes for the guys - drag out your cute, shy, friends-that-are-girls-but-not-your-"girlfriend"), you will have higher odds of getting in! And ladies, if you apply with another girl friend, your chance of getting in is higher, too! See http://silverprincess.com/phpsurveyor/index.php?sid=1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Stanford Savoyards: The Pirates of Penzance Saturday 11/17/2007 at 7:30pm CA Contact: Fraser (fraser@stanford.edu) Where & When: 7:15 outside Willis to walk over or a little before 8 PM outside Dinkelspiel Auditorium What: a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta in English put on by the stanford Savoyards. Who: anyone in Rains how: give me your ticket receipt before the evnet and I\'ll give you $5. I think the tickets cost $8. questions: e-mail fraser@stanford.edu The summary is below: The Pirates of Penzance is one of the most popular Gilbert and Sullivan productions. It spins a tale of excitement, adventure, love, violence, and daring-do! Young Frederic, a \"pirate-in-training\" has just come of age and finished his time working with the fearsome Pirates of Penzance. He falls in love with the daughter of a modern Major General, and is thereafter caught between is loyalty to his piratical duties and his love for Mabel. Exciting battle between the horde of pirates and a troupe of policemen ensues, culminating in either a tragic ending where everyone dies, or a comic conclusion where everyone is happily married. (You\'ll need to come watch the show to find out!) See http://www.stanford.edu/group/savoyards/home.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please respond to contacts given, or to owner-rains-events@lists. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- o Jazz concert in SF: Koop (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akE4BnH5kdA) at Bimbos 365 - Thursday Nov 8 at 7pm - $5 copay, covers ticket and one drink - Sign up here, you will be notified by Monday Nov 5th if selected: http://www.surveymk.com/s.aspx?sm=9DpkMcnnJfCfJT_2fk7TXbUA_3d_3d o Alarm Will Sound - Friday Nov 30th 8PM - $5 copay per ticket. - Sign up here and you'll be notified by Friday night Nov 23th with instructions if selected: http://www.surveymk.com/s.aspx?sm=HUtyiUIbvdJITHR2Azgebg_3d_3d o GSPB Grad and Trivia Night - Test your trivia prowess against other graduate students - Enjoy drink and food specials at the 750 Pub on Thursday, Nov. 1, 8pm - 10pm - Registration begins at 8 pm and trivia starts at 8:20 pm. - Teams limited to four. - The first 30 graduate students with student ID will receive 2 one dollar off tickets for anything at the bar. o Inter-Departmental Lunch 3 (Rescheduled) - Due to technical difficulties this event had to be rescheduled - Are you a graduate student in the School of Education or in the School of Earth Sciences? - There is a free lunch at the Thaiphoon Restaurant (http://www.thaiphoonrestaurant.com/ ) for students in the School of Education or School of Earth Sciences - The lunch in on Thursday Nov. 8 from 12pm - 1pm - Sign up at (http://www.surveymk.com/s.aspx?sm=3wNPt4N7o63gmzlQ_2fmYwjQ_3d_3d ) or at (http://www.surveymk.com/s.aspx?sm=EJ1jrNZ_2bcXyvrFTh0qMJ7w_3d_3d) by Wednesday November 6 and the winners will be notified by Wednesday, November 7. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please respond to contacts given, or to owner-rains-events@lists.