U of M announces performance by Atmosphere at Oct. 21 Homecoming concert

What: Homecoming 2011 "Pep Fest: Featuring a Performance by Atmosphere"
When: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21
Where: TCF Bank Stadium, 2009 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (09/13/2011) —University of Minnesota Homecoming 2011 and Student Unions & Activities present “Pep Fest: Featuring a Performance by Atmosphere” on Friday, Oct. 21 at TCF Bank Stadium, 2009 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the program begins at 8:30 p.m.

Following the annual Homecoming parade, Pep Fest is a student-planned event that features the U of M Marching Band and spirit squads, fireworks and speeches from university officials. The night ends with a performance by local hip-hop legends Atmosphere. The group released their latest full-length album "The Family Sign" in April 2011 and has been touring the world playing their most personal and unique music to date.

Ticket sales will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, online at MyGopherSports.com. This event is open to all ages. Ticket prices for University of Minnesota, Twin Cities students are $10 (plus service fees) and $25 (plus service fees) for the general public. All U of M student ticket purchasers must present a valid U Card upon entry, or they will be required to pay the difference for general public tickets. This event is sponsored by The Current and Vita.mn.

Since 1914, the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities has celebrated Homecoming, a week dedicated to honoring the spirit of the maroon and gold. This celebration brings the campus community together with events such as a campus-wide scavenger hunt, cheer and lip sync competitions, sports competitions, community service events, pep rallies, and, of course, the Homecoming parade and football game.