Northwest to host family weekend activities Sept. 26-28

Northwest to host family weekend activities Sept. 26-28

Northwest Missouri State University invites students and families to campus for a weekend of entertainment and Bearcat athletics during its annual Family Weekend Sept. 26-28.

"It's a great time," said Katelyn Briggs, a senior psychology major from Eagleville, Missouri who serves as president of the Student Activities Council (SAC). "It's a great way for families, especially, to come and see the community and see what students have gotten involved in. Also, not everyone has access to shows like these on their own, so it's just a good way to bring your family together and see more of the community."

The weekend includes free entertainment and a football game against the University of Central Oklahoma. Other activities include the Bearcat Zone tailgate and the halftime introduction of Northwest's Family of the Year.

More details are provided below, and a complete schedule is available at https://www.nwmissouri.edu/familyweekend/. For more information, contact the Office of Student Involvement at 660.562.1226.

Family entertainment

Peter Boie, a magician and entertainer, will perform "Magician for Non-Believers" at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in the Charles Johnson Theater at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building. The performance is free and open to the public.

Boie, who became fascinated with magic at 11 years old, delivers mind-blowing tricks and humor as one of the top-booked college acts in the country. He has been seen on the CW network's "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," in addition to performances for musician Neil Young, quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots football team. He also was nominated for "Entertainer of the Year 2015" by Campus Activities Magazine.

Additionally, a pancake breakfast, sponsored by SAC, features Chris Cakes from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Michael L. Faust Center for Alumni and Friends. Students and families can enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausages, coffee and orange drink. The meal is free and open to the public.

SAC also will host bowling for Northwest families from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Bearcat Lanes, located at 1803 S. Main Street in Maryville.

Alternatively, families can attend a free showing of the movie "Inside Out 2," sponsored by SAC, from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at The Hangar, located at 1602 S. Main St. in Maryville.

Students must show a Bearcat Card to receive a game of bowling and admittance to the movie for free.

Athletics activities

Kickoff for the Bearcat football game against the University of Central Oklahoma is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Bearcat Stadium. For more information and other details about the game, visit bearcatsports.com.

The Bearcat Zone, Northwest's tailgate event before all home football games, gets underway at 10:30 a.m. at the Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion and offers a family-friendly environment. Fans may bring their own food, or a tailgate meal is available for $15 for adults. Wine, beer and mixed drinks also are available for purchase at the College Park Pavilion.