Tomorrow tens of thousands of students will return to classes at the University of Cincinnati. Some of those students have been on a three-month school hiatus possibly traveling, working, or even doing absolutely nothing at all. Others might have been busy filing their transfer paperwork or readying their applications and social skills for their first introduction to college life.
Each year this week comes along and each year it seems to bring with it the endless possibilities of the academic year to come. The frisbees come out, political demonstrations and engagement activities begin, and the first groans over the cost of textbooks are heard. This year is no different, but in addition to this, the first week of classes is also well known for its host of social activities.
Tomorrow UC students will be greeted with the Launch Music Festival presented by Bearcast Radio and 51three (new Cincinnati urban lifestyle magazine). The day-long Indie festival will feature a diverse collection of local and regional independent artists. There will be different artists hourly from noon – 7pm, and will also have several artists that will also be performing at this week’s MidPoint Music Festival.
On Friday there will be the 7th annual Bearcat Live! concert. This free concert starts at 7pm on UC’s Sigma Sigma Commons will feature We the Living, July for Kings and headliner Blessid Union of Souls. Both Launch Music Festival and Bearcat Live! are free events to the UC community.
Also starting on Thursday and running through Saturday is the highly anticipated MPMF that will feature three days of Indie music at a number of Downtown venues. So while everyone is getting serious about their studies be sure to take advantage of the many music opportunities for you this week.
