WIDB celebrates its 28th birthday this week by sponsoring a barrage of musical events on the South Patio of the Student Center and in the Free Forum Area on campus.

The events, which will take place each day throughout the week, will feature local blues bands, live DJs, alternative rockers and ska acts. There will also be free giveaways at each concert.

The festivities began noon Monday on the Student Center South Patio with the Jim Skinner Blues Band.

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Jill Fine, a freshman in psychology from Highland Park, took time out to hear the acoustic blues of Skinner and his guitar-playing partner, Jesse Struckhoff.

I think this is great, Fine said. It exposes people to a variety of music, and it creates a friendly atmosphere. It’s also a nice break from classes.

The rest of the week will continue with music on the patio from noon to 2 p.m.

Charity Goodman, general manager of WIDB said that the musical events, paid out of the radio station budget, should attract a wide variety of listeners.

The different types of music will keep everyone interested, she said. I hope a lot of people show up and realize that we have been serving the campus for 28 years, and we are hosting these events for the students to enjoy themselves.

WIDB cleans out its closet today while DJ Shad spins his records. A variety of items will be given away at the event including free CDs, cassettes, albums, posters and buttons.

Wednesday, the Urban Farmers will play and items will be handed out in a public free-for-all.

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WIDB’s birthday officially is Thursday, when on the South Patio the alternative rock band, Pillar, will be play during contests and more giveaways.

The show Friday will start at noon on the patio with a live DJ, contests and giveaways. At 5 p.m., WIDB will end the week with the Boro City Rollers and special guests Moloko Plus in the Free Forum Area, located east of the parking garage and south of Anthony Hall.