PANTHERFEST 2009 Liveblog

Check out the line going into PANTHERFEST…..

Comedy Sportz brings a volunteer on stage:

Nick checks out the Brewers booth

Andy gets the scoop from CW 18 and My 24

The Chancellor and Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs open up First Friday:

Andy gets a preview of First Friday

So we ran into a little snag with internet last night, but I’ll keep posting some of the great moments from last night.

Mychoua-7:04 p.m.

People having fun and waiting in line for the PANTHERFEST show.  King Solomon were entertaining attendees and getting everyone into a good mood!

Mychoua-6:57 p.m.

PANTHERFEST’s sponsors for 2009:

The UW Credit Union has a prize drawing of its own with $150 gift cards.

The UWM Bookstore displaying upcoming events like the Eco Walk and Panther Prowl–sign up and support!

The UWM Post has its own booth on the PANTHERFEST grounds as well with current newspaper issue.

Mychoua-6:55 p.m.

Obstacle course staffed by Gavin and James.

The magnificent and bouncy obstacle course:

Kwame-6:44pm

Some of our awesome sponsors for PANTHERFEST this year.

UWM Student Association

102.1 FM

Jansport

Kwame-6:30pm

Union Staff Alice on Euro Bungee!

Nick – 6:20

I got to see King Solomon kick off the live music here at PANTHERFEST!

Jon- 6:10 p.m.

We got a sneak peek at the Amphitheater during the first sound check, Andy couldn’t hear himself, but you can…

Jon – 6:02 p.m.

I have some pictures from Chancellor Santiago and Interim Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Jim Hill opening up the First Friday Celebration. Check out a video of the opening speech later.

Mychoua-6:01 p.m.

Before the doors opened, people were already lining up for PANTHERFEST!

The staff here were definitely prepared

Kwame-5:40

Comedy sportz looks exciting!

Mychoua-5:38 p.m.

Check out the Brewer’s sausages down at PANTHERFEST, posing with staff and mingling with the crowd.

kwame-5:10

Students arrive and the gates officially open for PANTHERFEST 2009. WOW!!!!!!!!!

Jon – 4:45

Nick checks out the Zipcar booth and gets a quick tour of one of the cars stationed at UWM.

Jon – 4:30

Andy stops by the Amp booth to get some energy

Jon 4:00

looks like everyones here!

Kwame-3:52pm

Just checked in for PANTHERFEST blogging. I will be keeping you guys posted on UWM’s biggest event of the year. Peace!!!!!!

Mychoua-3:51 p.m.

King Solomon is across the blogging tent playing music and getting ready to entertain PANTHERFEST attendees.  I’ll be blogging and posting pictures of various events throughout the evening.  Check here often for updates on activities going on.

Nick – 3:50 p.m.

Just got situated here at Pantherfest. I’ll be taking pictures throughout the day and uploading them here at the live blog. Keep checking for more updates.

Jon – 3:00 p.m.

We’re here continuing to set things up. Check out some pictures of whats happening right now….

Jon – 2:30 p.m.

Hey everyone, Andy and I just got set up at PANTHERFEST, Andy’s going to welcome you in the video below. Keep checking back here to see what’s happening at PANTHERFEST 2009.

Check back here later today for live and exclusive coverage of PANTHERFEST. Activities start at 5:00 p.m. and the musical performances start at 8:00 p.m. so be ready.