--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rains E-Drops: Friday, January 25, 2008 Online version at http://rains.stanford.edu --------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS RAINS EVENTS 1. Movie Night: Resident Evil Extinction - Wednesday 01/30/2008 Wednesday, Jan 30, Willis Lounge Milla Jovovich kicks mutant butt in Post-Apocalyptic Las Vegas! 2. Dine About Town San Francisco 2008! - Thursday 01/31/2008 Try San Francisco's best restaurants for $22-$32 3 course meal! It's like you've dined and gone to heaven. 3. Rains goes to the San Francisco Ballet - Friday 02/01/2008 The spots have filled - thanks for your interest! Friday February 1st, at the War Memorial Opera House in SF 4. Rains CA Recruitment - Free Dinner - Tuesday 02/05/2008 Rains Buttery. Exact Date and Time TBA Come find out how awesome it is to be a Rains CA! 5. 6th Annual Lyman (Same- and Opposite-Sex) Speed Dating - Saturday 02/09/2008 Feb 9, 7pm in the Lyman Atrium Who says there's no dating at Stanford? 6. Graduate Valentine's Party - Saturday 02/09/2008 9pm at the GCC on Saturday February 9th Food, Drinks, and Dancing! 7. 12th annual Juana Run, 8k race - Saturday 02/09/2008 Rain registration has closed - but see the website to register! Saturday, February 9, 2008 with race starting at 8:30 am 8. Speed Dating Returns Just In Time For Valentine's Day - Wednesday 02/13/2008 The Buttery, 8pm Date 20 people at the same time without being slapped! 9. Stanford LivelyArts - Turtle Island Quartet - Saturday 02/16/2008 8pm at Dinkelspiel Auditorium String quartet plays jazz, bebop, folk, and R&B 10. Spirit of the Marathon - Thursday 02/21/2008 Shoreline Cinemas, Thursday Feb 21st at 7:30 Spirit of the Marathon - Non-fiction film of the famed 26.2 run! 11. Stanford IM Bowling Tournament! - Friday 02/22/2008 Friday, Feb 22 at Palo Alto Bowl! Represent Rains in the first Stanford Bowling Competition 12. GRADUATE STUDENT WINTER FORMAL - Saturday 02/23/2008 Brave the cold and come to the party for the blizzard of oh-eight TICKETS ARE GOING FAST! OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS 13.GSPB Events Announcements More fun stuff to do! --------------------------------------------------------------------------- RAINS EVENTS: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Movie Night: Resident Evil Extinction Wednesday 01/30/2008 at 9:00pm CA Contact: Alexia (lea210@stanford.edu) Milla Jovovich returns as zombie-killing soldier Alice, who's obsessed with bringing down the Umbrella Corp. When a series of viral outbreaks nearly wipes out all of mankind, Alice and a small band of survivors are left to roam the ruins of Las Vegas, battling the undead ... and their own extinction. Oded Fehr, Mike Epps, Ali Larter and R&B singer Ashanti co-star in this final installment of the sci-fi trilogy. See http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432021/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Dine About Town San Francisco 2008! Thursday 01/31/2008 at 7:00pm CA Contact: Judy (yjhsu@stanford.edu) Over 100 restaurants in San Francisco are now taking lunch and dinner reservations for the 7th Annual Dine About Town event. Participating restaurants will be offering three course prie fixe lunch and dinner menus that will allow you enjoy a wide variety of gourmet cuisine throughout San Francisco. The event will run January 15-31, 2008 and will feature three course lunches for $21.95 and dinners for $31.95 (excluding beverage, tax, and gratuity). You can book your reservations online at OpenTable.com. Food enthusiasts around the city make a sport out of trying to find the best deals and the best meals that can be had during Dine About Town. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to try out SF's best restaurants at this price. CA Judy's list of restaurants to consider: Cortez, Bacar, Foreign Cinema, Aziza, and Fringale. So hurry up and make a reservation! See http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/dineabouttown/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Rains goes to the San Francisco Ballet Friday 02/01/2008 at 5:30pm CA Contact: Jen (jerhart@stanford.edu) All spots are filled! What: San Francisco Ballet: Friday Nights are Made for Dancing! When: Friday February 1st, 2008 with cocktails starting at 5:30 at the Sugar Lounge in San Francisco, ballet starting at 8 pm Where: San Francisco War Memorial Opera House What better way to greet the weekend? Join San Francisco Ballet at its exclusive event for young professionals (that's us), Fridays at the Ballet. Join us for a vibrant pre-performance party with complimentary cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres, followed by world- class dance from "one of the most esteemed ballet companies working today" ( New York magazine). Your $39 Ticket (with Rains subsidy -- this is an $80 value per ticket) includes: Cocktails 5:30-7:30pm @ Sugar Lounge (377 Hayes Street, between Franklin and Gough) Light hors d'oeuvres, wine by Five Rivers and Jekel Wineries and cocktails featuring Blue Ice vodka Ballet Performance at 8pm War Memorial Opera House (Van Ness at Grove) Orchestra Seating We'll be seeing the following: Filling Station 7 for Eight "Diamonds" If you are interested, email Jenny (jerhart@stanford.edu) as soon as possible. We only have 10 tickets, so make sure to sign up early! See http://www.sfballet.org/fridays.asp --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Rains CA Recruitment - Free Dinner Tuesday 02/05/2008 at 6:00pm CA Contact: Peter (pkimball@stanford.edu) Ever thought you might want to be a Rains CA? Rains CAs are the people who put on the big social events in Rains, starting with the welcome festivities at the beginning of the year, and carrying on strong with neighborhood and Rains-wide events throughout the year. It only requires a bit of effort. It's fun. It's a great way to meet people. If you want to know more about being a CA, come to our FREE DINNER/INFO SESSION in February. We'll have some delicious catered food options, and a bunch of CAs on hand to answer your questions about the program. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. 6th Annual Lyman (Same- and Opposite-Sex) Speed Dating Saturday 02/09/2008 at 7:00pm CA Contact: Adam (agrossma@stanford.edu) . l y m a n p r o u d l y p r e s e n t s . i t ' s * 6 t h * a n n u a l * * * S P E E D D A T I N G * * * E V E N T Who says there's no dating at Stanford? Now you can date 20 people at the same time! THERE ARE 8,200+ GRADUATE STUDENTS AT STANFORD - HOW WILL YOU EVER MEET THEM ALL?!? Lyman's been offering speed dating for years, but this year it's been expanded to include students interested in both OPPOSITE-SEX and SAME-SEX dates. You will ONLY have dates with the gender in which YOU are interested. Participants will therefore rotate through 1 of 3 circles. TRIPLE THE CHAOS = TRIPLE THE FUN!!! You'll meet your dates, and then it's 3 minutes of love at first sight - or not. Pick the ones you liked, and ditch the ones you didn't - no strings attached! Your information is dished only to those you choose and who also choose you - totally safe, totally hectic, and TOTALLY FUN!!! .. SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 9. 7:00 PM .. (limited attendance, so sign up soon!) Sign up at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=eD1VOvtZsN3veguJkgNCrQ_3d_3d Attendance is limited because, well, how many dates can you really have in one night? Hurry and sign up - this event fills fast! Signup deadline is February 1, 2008 at 10 pm. You will be notified by email by February 5 of whether you will be a participant. Participants will be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis and in a manner to promote diversity. Email Lyman CA Joanna at jl3@stanford with any questions. See http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=eD1VOvtZsN3veguJkgNCrQ_3d_3d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Graduate Valentine's Party Saturday 02/09/2008 at 9:00pm CA Contact: Alice (atryan@stanford.edu) Graduate Valentine's Party Come to the 4th annual Grad Valentine's Party! For Ladies: No need to wait in line! Plus a chance to win fabulous prizes to La Belle Spa, Sephora, and more! For Everyone: Enter for a chance to win great prizes from the Stanford Shopping Center by bringing non-perishable food items to benefit the 2nd Harvest Food Bank. WHEN: Sat Feb 9th, 2008. 9pm WHERE: Graduate Community Center COST: FREE for all students! Stanford ID and Proof of Age required. Must be 21 or over to enter. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. 12th annual Juana Run, 8k race Saturday 02/09/2008 at 8:00am CA Contact: Jen (jerhart@stanford.edu) Rain registration has closed - but see the website to register yourself! What: 12th annual Juana Run, 8k race When: Saturday, February 9, 2008 with race starting at 8:30 am (meet in front of the fountain by the Rains office at 7:45 am to drive over to the race) Where: Start at Gunn High School This is the first race in the 2008 Palo Alto Grand Prix series of events. If you're interested, email Jenny (jerhart@stanford.edu) by no later than Wednesday January 16th. **Include in the email your name, birthday, gender, age, email, phone number, address, and t-shirt size (xs to xl). Registration cost to you will be $15 (with Rains subsidy) , and includes race registration, a t-shirt, and a complimentary pancake breakfast courtesy of the Pancake House in Los Altos :) See http://www.barron.pausd.org/juanarun/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Speed Dating Returns Just In Time For Valentine's Day Wednesday 02/13/2008 at 8:00pm CA Contact: Lisa (lseeman@stanford.edu) ************************************************************************************** Dreading the thought of being single on Valentine's day? Haven't found a date yet for Graduate Formal? Want to meet new, exciting singles? Let Rains help you out as it proudly presents: The Return of Speed Dating! 2.13.08 8pm Come meet other singles to find out if there is love brewing in the air this February. 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 liked, and ditch the ones you didn't - no strings attached! Your information is shared only if you have a mutual match - totally safe, totally hectic, and TOTALLY FUN!!! The best part, you will get your results instantly, so you have the time to get to know your new Valentines! Attendance is limited to ensure an equal gender ratio. To participate, fill out the form online by February 6th at 5pm: http://www.surveymk.com//s.aspx? sm=uUnxFeQv94Mdmyy65KrzZQ_3d_3d Participants will be chosen and informed via email by February 8th. 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://www.surveymk.com//s.aspx?sm=uUnxFeQv94Mdmyy65KrzZQ_3d_3d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Stanford LivelyArts - Turtle Island Quartet Saturday 02/16/2008 at 8:00pm CA Contact: Adam (agrossma@stanford.edu) Stanford LivelyArts is great for bringing innovative acts to campus, and the Turtle Island Quartet is no exception. They will be playing the world premiere of a specially commissioned work as well as their take on John Coltrane's legendary masterpiece "A Love Supreme"! Rains has secured a block of 12 tickets for this event, and we offer them to you for only $12 for Rains residents and $17 for a non-Rains guest (face value for Stanford students is $22). Email Adam (agrossma@stanford.edu) for instructions on how to reserve your ticket. Please make sure to let me know whether you want one or two tickets. See http://livelyarts.stanford.edu/event.php?code=TURT --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Spirit of the Marathon Thursday 02/21/2008 at 7:00pm CA Contact: Jen (jerhart@stanford.edu) What: Spirit of the Marathon Movie Where: Shoreline Cinemas When: Thursday Feb 21st -- movie starting at 7:30 pm If you're interested, email Jenny (jerhart@stanford.edu) as soon as possible and no later than Monday February 4th. She'll be buying your tickets online (so the movie is free to you!) Here is some information below about it: "Spirit of the Marathon" is the first ever non-fiction feature film to capture the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event. Filmed on four continents, the production brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries. As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon. More than a sports program, "Spirit of the Marathon" is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike. Four years in the making, "Spirit of the Marathon" is the collaborative effort of three-time Academy Award winner Mark Jonathon Harris, Telly Award winner and marathon runner Jon Dunham and producer/marathoner Gwendolen Twist. A "Behind-the-Scenes" featurette produced specifically for and shown only at this one-night event includes interviews with the director and producers as well as marathon veterans reminicscing about their first marathon experiences. The featurette highlights deleted scenes, dramatic race footage and previews the upcoming 2008 Olympics with a Q&A session with Olympians Deena Kastor and Ryan Hall. PS there's a trailer to watch - check out the link below! See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8XSit8XyeM --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Stanford IM Bowling Tournament! Friday 02/22/2008 at 4:30pm CA Contact: Shandor (sgd@stanford.edu) Represent Rains in the first Stanford IM Bowling Tournament! The competition is single elimination (4 person teams) and takes place on Friday the 22nd. Best of all, this event will be FREE for Rains residents. As there are limited spaces, make sure to RSVP to Shandor (sgd@) so we can sign up teams ASAP! See http://www.stanford.edu/dept/pe/intramurals/bowling_tournament.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. GRADUATE STUDENT WINTER FORMAL Saturday 02/23/2008 at 9:00pm CA Contact: Alice (atryan@stanford.edu) BUY TICKETS ($20 until Feb 14, $30 after) AT THE STANFORD TICKET OFFICE or ONLINE AT http://tickets.stanford.edu *****Free transportation between GCC and and Computer History Museum from 8:30pm to 1:30am.***** * Food * Multiple DJs, 80s/90s cover band, light show * Three huge, staffed, open bars * Two dance floors * Ballroom devoted to lessons on salsa, hip hop, and other survival techniques * Party photographers, lest our brave fight be forgotten Check out more details at http://gsc.stanford.edu and http://gradformal.stanford.edu (possibly under construction from last year's event) See http://gsc.stanford.edu --------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- o Merce Cunningham Dance Company - January 26, Saturday 8pm - $5 copay per ticket. - Sign up here and you'll be notified a week before the event with instructions if selected: http://www.surveymk.com//s.aspx?sm=HiIVJsgcc0Ph4jIzPuTizg_3d_3d o Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wynton Marsalis - January 27, Sunday 2:30pm - $5 copay per ticket. - Sign up here and you'll be notified a week before the event with instructions if selected: http://www.surveymk.com//s.aspx?sm=9jwFnDHM2GkUoECOb2orpg_3d_3d o Fraiche Yogurt Outing - Do you like super-delicious yogurt? - How about FREE super-delicious yogurt!? - Winners will carpool to the location. - Fill up the following survey to indicate your interest (http://www.surveymk.com//s.aspx?sm=AISHxRyUGkcxKPmeN6qjuw_3d_3d ) - When: Thursday, January 31, 9:00pm - Where: Meet at side entrance of Graduate Community Center (GCC) (750 Escondido Road) - ONLY WINNERS WILL BE CONTACTED o Inter-Departmental Lunch (Computational Mathematical Engineering and Art and Art History) - Are you a graduate student in Computational Mathematical Engineering or Art and Art History? - Have you ever wondered what people outside your program do? If yes an event has been created just for you. - When: Thursday, January 31, 12:0pm - 1:00pm - Where: Mandarin Gourmet (http://www.mandaringourmet-paloalto.com/ ) - Please sign up for a free lunch by Tuesday, January 29 - RSVP to http://www.surveymk.com//s.aspx?sm=DThTXSyfozYR2m0iQ3GVQg_3d_3d --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please respond to contacts given, or to owner-rains-events@lists.