Who’s getting excited for the fall semester
at Hofstra?! With two weeks to go we thought we’d kick it off with an exciting
announcement—the first of a few updates to come relating to Hofstra’s Fall Festival: Alumni, Student and Family Weekend which will take place from September 27-29, 2013. Save the date!
As you may know, this year we will be
bringing back the Out Loud comedy
show which will be held on Saturday, September 28 starting at 9 p.m. in the
Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on Hofstra’s North Campus. We are very
excited to announce that the person bringing laughter to the Hofstra community
will be… AZIZ ANSARI!
Family weekend
passes, which offer the biggest savings, along with Out Loud and Vibe Live tickets
for Hofstra family members and alumni are available for purchase now. For more information on Hofstra’s Fall Festival check out the website.
Student
ticket information including special student pricing and purchase dates will be
available at the start of the fall semester. (Family members should not purchase tickets in advance for their student). Check back soon!
This
performance is sure to “pack the Mack” so tell your family members and alumni
friends to purchase early!
*Out Loud comedy
show is recommended for adult audiences only.
Aziz
Ansari has quickly established his presence in the comedy world. He is
currently starring in a popular television series, is developing a number of
films and recently released his second hour-long standup special. The
Hollywood Reporter said that he “has become one of the most prolific
writers and performers on the comedy scene in recent years” and Rolling
Stone placed him on the cover of a special comedy issue labeling him “the
funniest man under 30.” In addition, Paste Magazine has named him one of
the “Top 10 Comedians of the Decade.” Ansari also has the much buzzed about gig
as host of the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.
Ansari co-stars opposite of Amy Poehler in
the Emmy nominated NBC series, “Parks and Recreation,” which is currently in
its fifth season. The series received its first Emmy nomination in 2011 for
Outstanding Comedy Series. Ansari’s portrayal of government employee ‘Tom
Haverford,’ has earned him much critical praise including Entertainment
Weekly naming him one of their “Breakout TV Stars,” TV Guide naming
him a “Scene Stealer” and Yahoo! TV placing him in the number one spot
on their list of “TV MVPS: The Most Valuable Performers of the Fall Season.” People
Magazine named him 2011’s “Funniest Dude in Prime Time.”
