Three months ago the HUB lawn turned into a mud pit during Movin' On.

Since that rainy day in April, the grass has grown back and the lawn is ready for another show.

Tomorrow night will be the setting for AfterFest 2002, a night filled with music, games and other entertainment.

This year the event, organized by the Blue and White Society, will feature music from alternative music icons Violent Femmes, national recording artist Trik Turner and local favorite Axum.

Axum takes the stage first at 11 p.m., with Trik Turner playing at 12:15 a.m. and the Violent Femmes at 1:30 a.m.

The Blue and White Society came up with the concept of the nighttime concert two years ago in response to clashes between students, visitors, and the police on Beaver Avenue.

"There are so many students who come back into the community for four to five days, it's important to have alternative programs for these people to do," said Matt McDonald, Blue and White Society advisor.

"Some of the behavior that happened during Arts Fest was an embarrassment to the university and many students wanted to provide an outlet for things to do at night. We want to bring students into a fun and controlled environment."

Besides the bands there are many other events planned for night, including inflatable novelty rides on the ground floor of the HUB-Robeson Center, laser tag in the HUB Heritage Hall and free billiards in the HUB Corner Pocket from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

There will also be a free showing of the recently released movie The Royal Tenenbaums in the HUB Auditorium at 10 p.m.

Organizers of the festival this year decided to move the music outside to facilitate a larger audience while keeping other activities inside.

"To have an event like this inside the HUB limits you to 1,000 to 2,000 people," McDonald said. "We wanted to bring in a larger crowd this year and involve as many people as possible."

Planners are hoping to have a turnout of at least 3,500 to 5,000 people.

Although organizers said last year's event -- featuring Seven Mary Three inside the HUB-Robeson Center -- was a success, they see an even better chance for this year to be bigger.

And in a time when many students complain of a lack of activities at night, people involved with the concert say activities such as AfterFest play an important role in the community and for the school.

"Hopefully this event will turn into something that's not destructive behavior," said Steve Kreider, director of AfterFest. "This event will give people the opportunity to do something else than just drink."