The Spring 2024 BFA Exhibition I provides the opportunity for senior undergraduate students specializing in book arts, ceramics, drawing, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture to share their research and artistic practice.Join us for the Opening Reception Thursday, March 27, from 5-7p.m. | [Register](https://bit.ly/BFA25-1)[Learn more info about the exhibition and the digital catalog.](https://cah.ucf.edu/gallery/) ________________________________________________________Exhibition dates: March 27, 2025 - April 4, 2025 | Opening Reception: Thursday, March 27, from 5 - 7 p.m. | [RSVP](https://bit.ly/BFA25-1)Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed on major holidays Admission is FREE _________________________________________________________The UCF Art Gallery at the University of Central Florida serves as a catalyst for visual art experiences and education, culture and community engagement. Our mission is to encourage dialogue and engagement between students, faculty, members of the community, and artists by providing a framework for intellectual and creative inquiry. The gallery hosts exhibitions and programming that examine cultural and social contexts and support contemporary art practices.Free parking is available in Garage F next to the Addition Financial Arena. Parking lot H4 or Garage I requires [purchasing a $5 daily virtual visitor permit](https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/). Please note that visitors should park in green student spaces ONLY, as the $5 daily virtual permit does not cover red and blue spaces. After 5:30 p.m., daily virtual visitor permits are allowed to park in faculty, staff, unreserved or student spaces. Visitors can register their vehicle's license plate information into the online parking system. Registration Link: https://www.ticketsource.us/ucf-art-gallery/opening-reception-spring-2025-bfa-exhibition-i/e-jbezej Registration Info: Admission is free and open to the public.

The UCF baseball team hosts Kansas at John Euliano Park for a three-game weekend series.UCF students attend for free with valid UCF ID.2025 season promotional schedule: [ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released](https://ucfknights.com/news/2025/02/6/2025-baseball-promo-schedule-released)Single-game Tickets: [www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324](https://www.ticketmaster.com/ucf-knights-baseball-tickets/artist/1208324)For more information about UCF Baseball, visit: [ucfknights.com/sports/baseball](https://ucfknights.com/sports/baseball)

Enjoy readings from the graduating students of UCF's creative writing MFA program.Hosted by the UCF Department of English.Write of Passage 2025 showcases the work and talent of the Spring 2025 graduating students of UCF's creative writing MFA graduate program.This reading will feature works by Ian Abercrombie, Jayleen Cerda, Gabrielle Decker Fernandez, Aloysius Devine, Carolina Guzman, Nina Lopez, Emily Miller, Drew Robertson, Sophia Saco, Eric Tegethoff, and Nataliia Vatolina.Arrive early to enjoy a showcase of other projects from the UCF English department, including:* The Florida Review, UCF's international literary journal * The Cypress Dome, UCF's undergraduate student literary journal * Writers in the Sun, UCF's visiting writers' series * UCF Creative Writing faculty book displayThis event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: http://arts.ucf.edu/celebrates Registration Info: For more information.

Battle Royale! Swing into the golden age of jazz with the Flying Horse Big Band as they pay tribute to the legendary bands of Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Directed by Saul Dautch '18, this electrifying evening celebrates the timeless music of the swing era, featuring iconic tunes inspired by Basie, Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and more. Special guest vocalist Carla Cook will join the band for this unforgettable night.The Flying Horse Big Band is one of the premier performing ensembles of the UCF Music Department. Under the direction of American saxophonist Jeff Rupert, they have appeared at the Montreux, Switzerland, and the North Sea Jazz Festivals, as well as numerous festival and concert appearances domestically. The band has featured Randy Brecker, Bob Berg, Michael Mossman, James Moody, Nick Brignola, Harry Allen, Steve Turre, Rodney Holmes, Terry Gibbs, Marvin Stamm, Mulgrew Miller, John Swana, Kevin Mahogany, Lou Donaldson and Eric Alexander with the band.The group has eight recordings recordings. In 2011, the Flying Horse Big Band's debut album Jazz Town climbed to 43 on the JazzWeek chart, and the band has been hitting national jazz charts ever since. Their 2012 release, The Blues is Alright topped out at 35 on JazzWeek's chart. Subsequent recordings include The Blues is Alright (2012), Into the Mystic (2015), Big Man on Campus (2017), The Bat Swings (2018), Good News (2019), and The Florida Rays (2020). Most recently, in 2023, the band released A Message from the Flying Horse Big Band as a tribute to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Both The Florida Rays and A Message from the Flying Horse Big Band have charted to #1 on national (professional) music charts.This event is a part of UCF Celebrates the Arts 2025. Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/events/celebrates/ Registration Info: Purchase tickets here.

Late Knights presents……SPLASH DOWN[?]! Join us on April 4th at 8pm at the RWC Leisure Pool for the best glow-in-the-dark themed pool party of the year !![?]!![?]!![?] There will be smoothies, pizza and maybe even a guest appearance from Knightro!![?]DETAILS:* WHERE: RWC Leisure Pool * WHEN: Friday, April 4th at 8 p.m.WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:* Pizza and smoothies * Pool games * Awesome vibes!Don't miss out!

Trip Date: 4/5/2025Trip Location: Silver Springs, FLTrip Cost: $30.00Registration Opens: 3/22/2025 - NoonRegistration Closes: 4/2/2025- 4 p.m.Register for this trip with [this link.](https://ucfrwc.org/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=b5b4fddc-412d-49de-9277-06fd6512cf77&semesterId=d6fb5899-1d0b-4b59-b542-ee2a054a72dd) All trips are now first-come, first-served. All trips will open 2 weeks before the first day of the trip. If the trip is full, you can register for the waitlist using the link above.Pre-Trip Date and Time: 4/2/2025- 6:30 p.m.Trip Description: As one of America's largest springs, Silver Springs in Florida has crystal clear water, an interesting ecosystem of rivers and channels, and a huge variety of plants and wildlife. In our opinion, Silver Springs is also one of the most beautiful places for kayaking in Florida. There is nothing like paddling on lazy teal water, cradling in between huge canopies of trees. If we're lucky, we may even spot some monkeys in the trees and manatees under the water!What's Included: All of our adventures include all necessary gear for the activity (including watercraft and PFDs), transportation to/from the activity, and professional guidance by OA Trip Leaders. All staff are certified in First Aid/CPR/AED, and most are certified Wilderness First Responders.What's Not Included: Participants should wear athletic clothing, appropriate footwear, and bring personal lunch/water/snacks. Meals are not provided. A full packing list will be provided at the Pre-Trip Meeting.Trip Leaders: Alexia, Juan Registration Link: https://ucfrwc.org/program?classificationId=7e94c055-5e69-4046-8e3d-96909ff99f22