On Monday, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump engaged in the first of their three scheduled debates. Next up? The October 4 Vice Presidential Debate at Longwood University!
Want to be a part of the historic excitement? Here are some more Longwood events and activities leading up to debate day that are free and open to the public.
Be on the lookout for a follow-up post highlighting the busy October 4 debate-day schedule.
Welcome Concert with MKTO
Sunday, October 2, 8 p.m.
Stubbs Mall, Longwood University
Pop sensation MKTO performs to kick off the Debate Festival on Stubbs Mall. Free and open to the public.
Monday, October 3, 1 p.m.
Stubbs Mall, Longwood University
Javier Colon, first winner on The Voice
VP Jubilee
Monday, October 3, Noon-7 p.m.
Stubbs Mall, Longwood University
Longwood students invite visitors to stop by to enjoy a steady stream of assorted debate-related booths, activities and musical acts – the hub of campus activity, just steps away from the debate venue in Willett Hall. Free and open to the public.
En-light(e)ning Talks
Monday, October 3, 1-4 p.m.
Lancaster Mall (south side of Lancaster), Longwood University Longwood faculty offer a series of quick, fascinating and non-partisan TED-like talks on topics from their fields of expertise related to the Vice Presidential debate and election campaign. Free and open to the public.
Second City – Improv All-Stars
Monday, October 3, 8 p.m.
Stubbs Mall, Longwood University
The celebrated improv comedy troupe – which launched the careers of Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and many more – performs live. Free and open to the public.
Click here for a complete list of all Pre-Debate Events.