Will Brian Brushwood really stick a nail in his eye? Find out at his "Bizarre Magic" show, one the events sponsored by the Boise State University Student Programs Board to kick off the new school year. Members of the public are invited to join in the festivities. Here is the schedule.

Friday, Aug. 23 — Free Movie Friday, "Spiderman," 9:30 p.m. and midnight, Centennial Amphitheatre. This action-packed tale of a nebbish young man who gets bitten by a mutated spider and develops super powers stars Toby Maguire as Peter Parker, a.k.a. Spiderman, Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane and Willem Dafoe at the Green Goblin.

Saturday, Aug. 24 — Amped at the Amphitheatre. 8 p.m., Centennial Amphitheatre. This concert features local rockers Danger Baby and ska/punk band Abrupt Edge. Free.

Wednesday, Aug. 28 — Alternative Energy Expo and Lecture. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., expo on the Quad, 7 p.m. lecture in Jordan Ballroom. The multi-faceted event explores alternatives to nonrenewable energy sources. Expo showcases solar ovens, wind-driven computers and more. Free.

Thursday, Aug 29 — Brian Brushwood’s Bizarre Magic Show. 7 p.m., Special Events Center. Brushwood blends magic, side show and the bizarre. He eats fire, escapes from an audience-tied straight jacket, performs sleight-of-hand magic, breaks cinder blocks over his head, sticks nails in his eye, reads minds, lays on a bed of nails, performs the indescribable human crazy straw and more. Admission at the door is $3 for the general public and free for Boise State students, faculty and staff.

Saturday, Aug. 31 — Operation B-Day. This second annual pre-game party, with a barbecue sponsored by the Rec Center, features live bands, a pie-eating contest, Smurf Turf Putt Putt, a climbing wall by ROTC, a spirit rally with Buster Bronco and the Maneline Dancers and more. Barbecue costs $5, free to residence hall students.

For more information about these events call 426-1223.

Jason McFarlane
Student Programs Board
426-1223 or 426-4239

Pat Pyke
communications and marketing
426-1987