This weekend, UWEC brings local favorite Jeremy Messersmith back to town. Messersmith’s first full-length release, The Alcatraz Kid (Princess Records, 2006), was marked by a wide-eyed clarity and sweet, straightforward musicianship that resulted in critical acclaim and a growing live following. The Silver City, is part homage to the twinkling pop vistas of The Beach Boys and the sixties, and part incisive take on the hopes that get us through the everyday commute. He’s playing the Cabin in UWEC’s Davies Center on Saturday at 8pm. It’s a free show. Details. MySpace. Man, UAC's kicking it up this year.

Also on Saturday: Paul Bunyan Flapjack Feed, Akira, Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Vicky Emerson & The All Man Band, Duncan Ninja, Future Leaders of the world + Allyria + Charles Morgan + Brian Bethke, Charlie Parr, the Legendary Grant Hart, and Sign of the Times + Desolatevoid.

And on Sunday: Pancake/French Toast Breakfast & Craft Sale, D&D Mini's Legendary Evil Sealed, Songs and Poems, and dont' miss Singers & Songwriters Sunday.