James R. Connor University Center

UC Live

The University Center is your entertainment destination! UC Live provides FREE entertainment every week during the academic year including:

Monthly movies in Summers Auditorium
Art Workshops
Bingo & Trivia
Comedians, Magicians, Hypnotists, and much more!

All UC events are open and welcome to all enrolled UWW students with a valid HawkCard. If you need accommodations, please reach out to Elizabeth Garthwaite, Program Specialist for Events.

Thursday Nights in the Down Under

Event	Date	Time	Location	Details
Comedian Tyler Korso	February 6	7:00 p.m.	Down Under	When life gives you lemons, make lemonade and make everyone else have to drink. Through bizarre travel stories, wild misunderstandings, and comically bad encounters, comedian Tyler Korso brings you deep into his strange little world. With him, or at him, you can't help but laugh. Free!
UC Live Sports Trivia	February 13	7:00 p.m.	Down Under	Put your sports knowledge to the test! Teams of up to 4 people Prizes for winners in top 3 teams Must be an enrolled Warhawk to win prizes Sign up to guarantee a spot Free!
Live Music: Melanie Pearl	February 20	7:00 p.m.	Down Under	Melanie brings her love of music and knack for connecting with people to every performance. She’s built an impressive playlist that adapts to each crowd’s vibe and song requests. Her style? Think “all-time favorite hits” spanning the decades, featuring icons like Janis Joplin, Dolly Parton, Amy Winehouse, Adele, and more! Free!
UC Live Minute to Win It Social	February 27	7:00 p.m.	Down Under	Test your skills in quick, quirky challenges and compete for bragging rights (and prizes!) Snacks and refreshments while supplies last Free with HawkCard!
Comedian Steve Soelberg	March 6	7:00 p.m.	Down Under	Free!
Hypnotist Chris Jones	March 13	7:00 p.m.	Down Under	Will you be hypnotized? As seen on Penn & Teller Fool Us, Good Day Chicago, The Steve Harvey Morning Show, America's Got Talent, Windy City Live In conjunction with Greek Week Free!
Karaoke Night	March 20	7:00 p.m.	Down Under	Sing your heart out! Prize for the crowd favorite! Free with HawkCard
Magician Peter Boie	April 10	7:00 p.m.	Down Under	Featured on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and a best-selling magic inventor, this "Magician for Non-Believers" delivers astonishing magic and nonstop laughs. With original, mind- blowing tricks and a heavy dose of humor, his show guarantees a good time for all. Free!
Open Mic Night	April 17	7:00 p.m.	Down Under	Music, Poetry, Comedy, & More! Sign up to guarantee a spot Free snacks while supplies last UC Live reserves the right to deny or remove performances from the stage. Free!
Comedian Mike Paramore	April 24	7:00 p.m.	Down Under	With sharp punchlines and a smooth delivery, Mike shines in stand-up. A winner of multiple festivals, including the World Series of Comedy, he’s appeared on Live at Gotham and FOX’s Laughs. Free!
Karaoke Night	November 21	7:00 p.m.	Hamilton Room	Sing your heart out! Prize for the crowd favorite! Free with HawkCard

Special Events

Event	Date & Time	Location	Details
Winterfest: Casino Night	Friday, January 31 7:00-10:00 p.m.	University Center	All events and activities are FREE: Casino Games Bingo Movie: "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" Crafts Photo opportunities Bowling & billiards Snacks and refreshments Karaoke HawkCard required
Jazz Reading Band (JEN)	Wednesday, February 5 7:30 p.m.	Down Under	Bring any instrument and play in a big jazz band! Open to anyone and everyone, or just come and listen Brought to you by JEN (Jazz Education Network)
Step to the Beat: Cardio Line Dancing	Tuesday, February 11 7:00 p.m.	UC Hamilton Room	Join us for a fun and energetic celebration in honor of Heart Health Month! This event combines the joy of dance with the benefits of cardiovascular exercise. Led by experienced instructor, DeLisa Turner of Let's Do This Linedancers MKE, the session will feature a variety of choreographed line dances and a craft station. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or stepping onto the dance floor for the first time, routines are designed to accommodate all fitness levels and abilities. What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, supportive shoes, and a water bottle Free with HawkCard In collaboration with the Warhawk Connection Center
UC Live Laser Tag	Friday, February 21 7:00-10:00 p.m.	UC Hamilton Room	Join us for an adrenaline-pumping 5 vs 5 laser tag showdown! Grab your squad, strategize, and dominate the arena in this epic team event. Free with HawkCard Sign up now and bring your A-game!
Jazz Reading Band (JEN)	Wednesday, March 5 7:30 p.m.	Down Under	Bring any instrument and play in a big jazz band! Open to anyone and everyone, or just come and listen Brought to you by JEN (Jazz Education Network)
Bingo	Friday, March 14 7:00 p.m.	UC Hamilton Room	Feeling lucky? Prizes for winners! Snacks and refreshments while supplies last Free with HawkCard
Jazz Reading Band (JEN)	Wednesday, April 2 7:30 p.m.	Down Under	Bring any instrument and play in a big jazz band! Open to anyone and everyone, or just come and listen Brought to you by JEN (Jazz Education Network)
Warhawk Wipeout	Friday, April 4 7:00 p.m.	UC Hamilton Room	Action-packed night of fun and friendly competition! Life size: Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Jacob's Ladder Kapow Game Enjoy classic carnival games for prizes! RSVP in advance Free with HawkCard
UC Live End of Year Celebration - EVENT MOVED INSIDE	Thursday, May 1 1:00-3:00 p.m.	UC North Mall Rainsite: University Center	Axe Throwing Grad Cap Decorating Live Music from Musician Rocky Peter, American Idol Finalist Free with HawkCard

Art Workshops

Workshop Name	Date & Time	Location	Details
Make Your Own Cantarito de Barro Workshop	Tuesday, February 25 7:00 p.m.	Warhawk Connection Center	Sign up to guarantee a spot Decorate your own traditional clay jug to take home and discover its cultural significance with Latinos Unidos! Snacks and refreshments while supplies last In collaboration with Latinos Unidos All supplies provided Free with HawkCard
Paint by Number Workshop	Tuesday, March 18 7:00 p.m.	Warhawk Connection Center	Sign up to guarantee a spot Paint by number prizes for random attendees! All supplies provided Free with HawkCard
Succulent Workshop	Tuesday, April 22 7:00 p.m.	Hamilton Room	Decorate pots and plant your own succulent to take home! Only 250 plants available! First come, first served. Learn more about UWW's sustainability efforts and celebrate Earth Month Can't stay for the craft? You can take your plant to go! Prizes for random attendees In collaboration with UWW Sustainability Free with HawkCard

Movies

Movie	Date	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
How to Train Your Dragon (2025)	September 4-6	9:00 p.m.	7:00 p.m.	7:00 p.m. Closed Captions
Lilo & Stitch (2025)	October 2-4	9:00 p.m.	7:00 p.m.	3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Closed Captions
*Wicked (Sing Along)*	November 6-8	9:00 p.m.	7:00 p.m.	7:00 p.m. Closed Captions

Movies are completely free to the campus and Whitewater community!

Our Purpose

UC Live provides social programming on a campus-wide basis in the University Center, creating a vibrant atmosphere that enhances student connection, helps students see themselves in activities, and provides options for non-alcoholic programming.

Elizabeth Garthwaite

Program Specialist for Events

(262) 472-5820 • garthwae@uww.edu

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UC Live
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