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“It’s interesting: From the last 40 years or so, it’s really expanded and grown and that’s great,” said the owner of Foods For Living, 2650 E.
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School of Music hopes to entertain with modern-day operas
This weekend, classic opera gets a modern-day twist in a back-to-back performance by members of the School of Music.Offering two distinctly different British plays, the School of Music is presenting excerpts from “Dido and Aeneas,” with music by Henry Purcell and libretto by Nahum Tate, and “Trial By Jury,” with music by Arthur Sullivan and book by W.S.
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King Crimson still implements own art
King Crimson the construKction of light (Virgin Records) In 1969 when guitarist Robert Fripp started art rock band King Crimson, he probably didn’t realize how deep of a dent he would leave in the music industry during a time when many progressive rock bands were emerging. He left another important dent with the release of the band’s latest off Virgin Records, “the construKction of light.” This album shows that some bands can admirably stick to their roots instead of adhering to the demand of the consumers; some just don’t care and play what they want, as is the case with King Crimson. Pat Mastelotto’s drumming is obsessed with drum loops and various improvisations while Adrian Belew tweaks some completely out-of-place guitar loops that couldn’t mix better to each song’s theme, adding a spacey edge to this remarkable landmark effort. This album, unlike many of its others, is not merely a showcase of everyone’s solo talent, but yet another step in the right direction for the band.
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New E.L. band opens for Bumpus at Ricks
When Matthew Kurko first saw the Chicago-based band Bumpus last year at the now-closed Small Planet Food & Spirits, he was so impressed he decided to start a band with the sole purpose of opening for them. Kurko and his band, Funk Bucket, will have that opportunity when they open for the funky groovesters from the Windy City at 9:30 tonight at Rick’s American Café, 224 Abbott Road. “We formed this past summer and basically added members as we went on,” the business graduate student said.
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Boiler Room copies bigger names
Boiler Room Can’t Breathe (Tommy Boy Music) Imagine Incubus’ little brother.
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Film club takes U behind the scenes
Now in its third year of existence, the MSU Cinema Club, a forum that provides students interested in film with the opportunity to help each other, is more or less a mystery to most.“Many students across our campus love movies as much as I do but maybe don’t realize a club like this exists to support and encourage young filmmakers, screenwriters, directors and actors to come together,” English junior Lindsey Robbins said.
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First night on the town proves to be an adventure
There is a fortune, which was gleefully pulled from a cookie, taped to the top of my editor’s computer.
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DiFranco gives strong show
Brock Elsesser could tell folk artist Ani DiFranco was a little nervous at her performance Friday at Breslin Student Events Center. “From what I understand, the audience and venue are twice the size she’s used to playing at,” the kinesiology junior said.
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Red Planet depicts same old space exploration
In the tradition of high-tech, futuristic science fiction films about aliens, faraway planets and the occasional faulty space shuttle, “Red Planet” does not disappoint. But, in the tradition of really bad movies about Mars (namely last year’s dud, “Mission to Mars”), it seems “Red Planet” does in fact dishearten those hoping for something more. The movie, despite its innovative special effects and high-budget gadgets, doesn’t really do anything that hasn’t been done countless times in the past year, such as in “Pitch Black,” which accomplished a lot more with a similar story. The story takes place in 2050.
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Department of Theatre seeks student volunteers
As a theater undergraduate, Dave Goss grew very familiar with performing on stage as part of the Department of Theatre.And as a theater graduate student, he’s now working the front of the house.“I’ve been an actor for years,” the department’s house manager said.
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Nontraditional chef keeps kitchen in order
Chris LaBelle is the first to say he’s not the traditional chef.The 25-year-old prefers a beige Adidas cap to a huge, white chef hat.And the executive chef at Evergreen Grill, 327 Abbott Road, doesn’t bark orders at the people who work under him.“I don’t think of myself as their boss, though I guess I am,” says LaBelle, dressed in an old black shirt and green-and-white-striped pants covered in front by a small apron.
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Author holds book signing
Put your best foot forward and reach for the sky - children’s book author Allison Stoutland is signing books Saturday at the MSU Bookstore.Stoutland, who is married to MSU offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland, will sign copies of “Reach For the Sky” and “Put Your Best Foot Forward” from 11 a.m.
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Little Nicky takes a different twist
“Little Nicky” doesn’t fall in the same category as other Adam Sandler films. The familiar element of Sandler’s character as the underdog is present, but Sandler’s Nicky uses new ways to make the audience laugh.
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Organizations host art festivals celebrating holidays, women
Deborah Zannoth has a solution for avoiding the traditional holiday shopping rush this year. The East Lansing resident plans on visiting the annual Holiday Art Market showcase at the Lansing Art Gallery, 425 S.
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Sandler speaks on latest film, long-running career in comedy
CHICAGO - Despite all his successes, Adam Sandler swears he doesn’t watch himself on screen very often. “I have watched my movies in front of audiences before and that is always fun,” he said.
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DiFranco to perform at Breslin
Righteous Babe recording artist Ani DiFranco brings her emotional folk talent to Breslin Student Events Center at 8 p.m.
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Book may be better than emotionless Legend
In “The Legend of Bagger Vance,” from Academy Award-winning director Robert Redford, the purpose takes a backseat to cheap inspiration.
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New theater troupe puts on True West
Local theater troupe Icarus Falling makes its debut this week, staging Sam Shepard’s “True West.” “True West” is a drama about two brothers, Austin and Lee, who have completely different lifestyles.
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Cowslingers to play at Macs Bar
Members of the Cleveland-based “cowpunkabilly” band The Cowslingers admit they have an interesting fan base. “Usually drunks and degenerates,” lead vocalist Greg Miller said.