As students wait with abated breath for the end of winter stresses and the welcoming of Spring Break, the weeks ahead offer some source of relief. 90.3 The Rock does not fail to entertain by providing us with a breakdown of what's happing in and around UT's campus.

THIS WEEK

Join 90.3 The Rock and the Midnight Voyage as Planet of the Drums returns to Knoxville after a six year leave and performs at Southbound Bar and Grill in Old City on Thursday.  Tickets for the night of percussion and electronic music will be on sale at www.brownpapertickets.com, or at the door for $15, ages 18 and up.

On Friday night, 90.3 the Rock and the Valarium will host a doubleheadlining performance by Perpetual Groove and Boom Box and a CD release for P-Groove's new album "Live Love Die". Doors will open at 8 p.m., and tickets are now available at www.thevalarium.com and at the door. Prices range from $15 advance, $17 at the door and $3 surchange if under 21.

S-P-H-L champions, Knoxville Ice Bears face off against the Columbus Cottonmouths Friday. The puck will drop at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Coliseum in downtown Knoxville. To find out more about Knoxville's professional ice hockey team, visit www.knoxvilleicebears.com for a look at the professional hockey teams' season, schedule, game promotions, ticket prices, and more.

Tickets are now on sale for the performance of "Oedipus King" running until February 21. Shows will be running until Feb. 21 at the Clarence Brown Theatre's Carousel Theatre UT's campus. A little heads up- this production contains adult content. Tickets are on sale now and are $12 for students on weeknights and $15 for students on the weekends and $22 for adults. For more detailed ticket information and for group rates visit www.clarencebrowntheatre.com

Pat Summit's Lady Vols play the Florida Lady Gators on Sunday, February 14 at 2:00 p.m. at the Thompson-Boling Arena. UT students get in free with an I.D. but must reserve seating by visiting www.bigorangetix.utk.edu, while general admission tickets are on sale at www.uttix.com.

On Sunday, the Bijou Theatre welcomes Drive-by-Truckers and their "Big-To-Do Tour" and opening act Sons of Bill. Doors will open at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and more information, visit www.knoxbijou.com

REST OF THIS MONTH

90.3 The Rock, who host the Sunday night World and Reggae Music Show "Simmer Down", preset Toubab Krewe with Dubconscious at the Cider House Friday, February 18 at 8p.m. Tickets are on sale now at all tickets unlimited outlets and online at www.knoxvilletickets.com

The Next Live Funhouse at Barley's takes place Friday, February 19, with performances by Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears. Another live Funhouse this month will take place Friday, February 26 with Warthog, featuring members from Superdrag covering the classics such as The Clash, The Ramones and more. "The Funhouse with Rob and Derek, Friday nights at 8 only on 90.3 The Rock, brought to you by Barley's and Metro Pulse

NEXT MONTH

Wednesday night Americana music show "Ya'll-ternative" proudly present the Hackensaw Boys live at Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria in the Old City Friday, March 6.^. Doors will open at 9p.m. Tickets will be on sale the night of the show at the door. For more information, visit www.barleystaproom.com/knoxville

All events courtesy of UT's favorite radio station WUTK 90.3 The Rock.