On Thursday, Aug. 30, the Memorial Student Union will kick off it’s first Scorch on the Porch event of the semester.

Starting at 11 a.m. on the Union Lawn students will be greeted with music from an acoustic duo. Deriving from Kansas City, Kan., Bartholomew will be presenting selections from self-written songs. They classify their music as Reggae and Rock. many of their songs, at myspace.com/bartholomewband.

Scorch on the Porch will also be offering a Five Dollar Meal Deal from Chartwell’s. The meal deal is offered at each Scorch on the Porch event but the discounted food item alters each time. Thursday’s deal will consist of an Ichadog, chips, cookie and a beverage.

Aside from music and food, Scorch on the Porch also offers a sidewalk sale held by the Ichabod Shop.

Within this sale students can find a variety of items sold by the shop including school supplies and Washburn attire. Scorch on the Porch will end at 1:30 pm. Other opportunities to participate in Scorch on the Porch this semester include upcoming dates Sept. 19 and Oct. 24.