Sept. 27, 2002--A unique mix of comedy and classical music blended with a cabaret sensibility promises to get Parents & Family Weekend off to a light-hearted start at 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 25, when Delaware native B.J. Ward returns home with “Stand-Up Opera,” her one-woman show accompanied by live piano.

B. J. Ward

The Los Angeles Times calls B.J. Ward’s “Stand-Up Opera,” a "soprano with shtick or arias with attitude." An acclaimed actress and singer, B.J. Ward is a former member of The Groundlings comedy troupe, has appeared on network television in shows such as “Mad About You” and “Frasier,” among others, and is the voice of Betty Rubble on “The Flintstones” and Velma on “Scooby Doo,” in addition to hundreds of other cartoon voices and commercials.

Three days of fun and games and entertainment are planned for Parents and Family Weekend, Oct. 25-27. Look for a brochure in the mail that will give you detailed information on what’s happening, where and when. The brochure includes a ticket order form, or you can visit our web site at [www.udel.edu/parents]. Activities planned for you and your student to enjoy are listed below.

Friday, Oct. 25

• Men’s soccer game vs. Towson University, 4 p.m.,

• Dinner at the Blue & Gold Club, seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., call (302) 831-2582 for reservations

• Women’s field hockey game vs. College of William & Mary, 7 p.m.,

• Women’s soccer game vs. Old Dominion University, 7 p.m.,

• Women’s volleyball match vs. Virginia Commonwealth University, 7 p.m.,

• B.J. Ward in Stand-Up Opera, 8 p.m.,

• Ice hockey game vs. Towson University. 8 p.m.and

• Ice skating, 8-10 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 26

• Pre-game brunch and pep rally, 10 a.m.-noon

• Football game vs. University of New Hampshire, noon kickoff,

• Ice hockey game vs. Towson University, 5 p.m.,

• Dinner at Blue & Gold Club, seatings between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., call (302) 831-2582 for reservations,

• Women’s volleyball match vs. College of William & Mary, 7 p.m.,

• Ice skating, 8-10 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 27

• Brunch University style, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Pencader Dining Hall and 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Kent, Rodney and Russell dining halls,

• Women's soccer game vs. College of William & Mary, 1 p.m.,

• Ice skating, 1-3 p.m. and

• Newark’s 54th annual Halloween parade, 3 p.m.

In addition, the University Gallery and the University Mineralogical Museum will be open during the three-day weekend. Admissions information sessions and campus tours will be available. The University Campus Shop will be open all three days, and the University Bookstore will be open Friday and Saturday.