Between classes, homework and campus events, there is a good chance you’ve yet to leave 3300 W. Camelback this semester. Let your fellow Antelopes give you their picks for where to go in Phoenix when you need a break from the books.

Any actor can dream of Broadway. Mike Hegeman dreams of a small, 300-seat theatre in west Phoenix — more than 20 years after he performed there as a college student. Forgive him, then, for pinching himself when the curtain is raised Friday on “You Can’t Take It With You,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy that opens the Ethington Theatre Series for 2011-12 at GCU.

Family and Faith Night featured GCU Pastor Tim Griffin’s interview with Spencer, the newest acquisition of the Mercury. And while the basketball Saturday night was exciting, with the game resulting in a thrilling 87-81 come-from-behind win over San Antonio, Spencer’s calm words of faith put a cap to a fun evening.

The Phoenix Suns are extending their college night ticket deal to all home games through the rest of the season. The Suns College Night can guarantee you a ticket to the game for $15 or less. You must purchase your ticket on game day after 10 a.m. at US Airways Center Box Office only. Students must also present their student ID to secure discount.

The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is offering a discount for two shows at its MIM Theatre. The MIM is located at the corner of Tatum and Mayo boulevards, just south of the 101 in Phoenix.

GCU freshman pre-med major Casey Lee Smith and his band played the Fender Band Jam on Oct. 22 at the Compound Grill in Scottsdale. The evening event celebrated the songs of the Beatles and the mission of Ear Candy Charity, a non-profit organization committed to music education for children.

Staff Picks is a feature of the Herd on Campus where the faculty and staff of GCU share their favorite restaurants, date spots, activities and more. It’s the “best of” Phoenix according to GCU. If your favorite isn’t listed here, make sure you leave it in the comments section. GCU staff picks the best chinese restaurants in Phoenix.

Student Picks is a feature of the Herd on Campus where the students of GCU share their favorite restaurants, date spots, activities and more. It’s the “best of” Phoenix according to GCU. If your favorite isn’t listed here, make sure you leave it in the comments section.

Staff Picks is a feature of the Herd on Campus where the faculty and staff of GCU share their favorite restaurants, date spots, activities and more. It’s the “best of” Phoenix according to GCU. If your favorite isn’t listed here, make sure you leave it in the comments section.