Calendar and events for Feb. 26

February 26- ASUSU Primary election voting begins 8 a.m. online-Presidential primary debate, noon, HUB- Reverend France, noon TSC ballroom. Sponsored by Black History Month.

February 27- TransWorld Undeclared Film Tour 2003, TSC ballroom, 8 p.m. Free.

February 28- USU Gymnastics vs. Ohio State, 11 a.m. Smith Spectrum.- USU ~ Wind Orchestra and Symphonic Band Concert. 7:30 p.m., Morgan Theatre, FAC. $3, students – w/valid ID free. USU Academic Calendar: Click hereAdditional USU Events Calendar: Click herePlace your event on our ONLINE Calendar: Click herePlace your event on THE BACKBURNER of the Statesman: Click here

* Learn about study abroad in Japan. Today 12:30 p.m. TSC, Room 336. For people with English and Japanese language skills. Info. 797-0601.

*USU Reentry student center will induct 18 students into Pinnacle, Feb. 27, TSC Walnut room. 7 p.m.

~ West Point Regional Brass Quintet. Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m., Eccles Conference Center Auditorium. Admission: regular – $3, students – free.

*”Chinamen” a funny play completed simultaneously in English and American Sign Language Feb. 28, 7 p.m. and March 1, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Black Box Theatre (FA, Room 224) Chase Fine Arts Center March Tickets at the door. Call 797-1500 info.

*Students of the second amendment, Attorney Mitch Vilos, “Utah Gun Laws”. Feb. 28, 12:00 p.m. TSC auditorium.

*Chamber Music Society of Logan, Department of Music ~ The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet in concert. Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., ECC Auditorium. Admission: regular – $15, students – $5. Tickets available at the Smith Spectrum Ticket Office, TSC Ticket office.

*Sigma Chi Mardi Gras party, Feb. 28, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., $4 guys $3 girls. Beads are free until gone.

* Making a difference: The impact of Deaf individuals on Society. Presented by Deaf Education Student Association. Sponsored by USU housing (ASL theme floor). March 1, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Old Main 121 $15 e-mail desausu@yahoo.com for more information.

*African Student Association cultural evening and launching new association. LDS Institute cultural hall. March 1, 6 p.m. Come enjoy African food and culture. Tickets available TSC ticket office. USU students $5/ and non-students $10.

*ASUSU sponsored Last dance of year, March 1, 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. $2, mechanical bull $1/ride, DJ, free drinks. TSC ballroom.

*USU Big Band Swing Club hosting A Dance X-Change March 1, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Hyrum City Elite Hall, 96 West Main. $3 a person

Dancing, games, prizes and floor show!

* USU Music Dept. ~ Annual Concerto Concert with the Utah State Symphony Orchestra and outstanding student soloists. March 2, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, Chase Fine Arts Center. Admission: free but donations accepted at the door. Children under the age of 6 not admitted.

*Department of Music ~ Choir Concert. March 3 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, FAC. Admission: adults $5, senior citizens $3, Utah State students with ID free. Children under the age of 6 not admitted.

*USU Jazz Ensembles concert, March 4, 7:30 p.m., Morgan Theater, $3 or USU students with valid ID.

*USU Music Dept. ~ Guitar Concert with guests Joe Diorio and Sid Jacobs. March 6, 7:30 p.m., Morgan Theatre, FAC. Admission: adults $5, all students free with ID. Children under the age of 6 not admitted

*Utah State Theatre presents Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” March 3-8 at the Caine Lyric Theatre in downtown Logan

7:30 p.m. Tickets $6-$9 USU Students free with valid ID and ticket.

*America reads program is still hiking for spring semester. Tutors work at local elementary schools. Must have work-study to be eligible. Contact Carol 797-4027 or carolr@cc.usu.edu

*SCORE is sponsoring a workshop on How to Set Up and Operate A Small Business Workshop February 25 and February 26, 6 to 9 p.m. Cache Chamber of Commerce, North entrance, 160 N. Main St., Verne Bray Conference Room. The cost is $25. Registration will be allowed at the door or call 752-2161.

* The Cache Valley Folk Dancers and the Bridger Folk Music Society New England Style Contra Dance March 1, 7:30 p.m. Whittier Community Center, 290 N. 400 East. Beginners and families are

welcome as each dance is taught. $5 donation.

*Explore the wonders of the natural world with your young child. Parents and tots will sing songs, create crafts, and make discoveries along the river trail in this fun program with a different theme each month. Advanced registration is required. Space is limited. Program fee: $3 for non-members $2 for SNC members. Call Stokes Nature Center to register 435-755-3239. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program is for children ages 2-3 and their parents from 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. the last Friday of every month, February 28, March 28, April 25

* Start your Peace Corps adventure today! Saundra and Jonathan, returned Peace Corps Volunteers, will present a video about life in the Peace Corps and share stories from their experience. Join them on March 5, University Inn, Rm. 510, 4:00-5:30 p.m.. Info. Saundra 797-4001.