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Prince tribute torture on ears
I’d rather swallow shards of broken glass than listen to some wannabe Prince fan cover his songs.
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Flamenco flairs at Wharton tonight
The jubilant styles of Compania Espanola de Antonio Marquez will grace the Wharton Center stage tonight with the art of the flamenco dance. Marquez, Spain’s leading flamenco dancer, will perform with the emotions of colorful traditions and rhythms of his culture. “I know the American public will not only value the discipline and beauty of dance,” Marquez said.
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No More Drama re-release an upbeat compliment to original
If you’re walking through the music store and see two different Mary J. Blige CD covers, don’t think she is trying to be stylish or cause drama.
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Big Fat Liar good for the kids
Child stars are funny. One minute they’re entertaining us with catchphrases like, “What you talkin’ about?,” and the next, they’re robbing a liquor store or working as a mall security guard.
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Collateral Damage mediocre flick, irrelevant to Sept. 11
After all that’s happened in past months, movies that would otherwise be dismissed as lightweight action movies suddenly have more importance.
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Verve Pipe frontman to play set at Union
From Station C studios in Grand Rapids, Brian Vander Ark recalls when he began playing acoustic guitar in Holiday Inn chains when he was 16.“I’m no stranger to bringing an acoustic guitar to a party and playing a handful of songs for people without being tethered,” he said.
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Novel fumbles its attempt at depth
Nothing’s more annoying than reading a book that drudges on like an incohesive mess. Unfortunately, Rachel Solar-Tuttle’s debut novel does exactly that. Solar-Tuttle captures the stereotypical environment of college life.
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Polish pastry ready for Tuesday
Lansing - In a huge, brightly lit warehouse, dozens of bakers are scattered about on the floor, all concerned with upholding a tradition that started many years ago. And some say that tradition of baking paczki each year for Fat Tuesday is perfected there, at the Quality Dairy bakery, 1335 Diamond Reo Way. “We’ve got the very best fruit filling,” gushed Quality Dairy bakery operations merchandiser Dan Lovill. Fat Tuesday is the annual Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday, when Quality Dairy stores see long lines of customers in the stores, all with the hope of returning home with paczki. Paczki (pronounced poonch-key), round jelly-filled pastries, are made only about a week prior to Fat Tuesday to commemorate the beginning of Lent’s 40-day fast. That Tuesday has become a popular day for customers, and 250,000 paczki will be made in total, Lovill said. “A batch takes about an hour and 10 minutes to make,” he said.
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Children create crafts at museum
Newspapers lined the floor of Kresge Art Museum as children of all ages gathered around glitter-covered tables to use child-proof scissors and colored paper to make valentines for someone they love.“A Celebration of Heart” took place Sunday afternoon and gave students and families a chance to interact as they hand-crafted valentines and puppets.Participating in the puppet-making workshop conducted by Carol Lacca, Madeline Booth, 7, looked up to her father for guidance.“Daddy, I can’t figure out how to get her hair on,” she said.Phil Booth, a Williamston resident, reached down to assist his daughter.
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Rollerball another disappointing remake
Hollywood is really running out of ideas. With a lack of good scripts floating around, the powers that be have decided to remake every single movie possible.
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Oscar nominations arouse speculation in award season
As it must every year, award season has come again for the entertainment industry - recognition for all sorts of music, television and especially movies.The biggest award ceremony for films every year is the Oscars, and the nominations for that ceremony will be announced on Tuesday morning.
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Benefit concert hits IM-Sports West
For the second year, MSU will host a benefit concert Saturday at IM Sports-West for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.The event will have free food, prizes, a palm reader, a psychic and will feature local rock acts Mason’s Case, Lucid Jones and Under Construction.Cara LaCroix, an international relations and finance senior, is the executive director of the benefit concert, titled “Up ’til Dawn.”“Last year we were able to raise a couple thousand dollars for the hospital,” she said.
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Domestic Problems to perform at Akers Hall
The Foolish Heads will perform an all-ages show with Domestic Problems Saturday at the Common Grounds Coffeehouse in the basement of Akers Hall.Augie Visocchi, lead guitarist for The Foolish Heads, said 2001 was an awesome year for the band.“19 Wheels kind of took us under their wing and introduced us to people running venues like the Magic Stick (Detroit), the Magic Bag (Ferndale) and Rick’s (American Cafe, 224 Abbott Road),” the English junior said.
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Shanghai Circus at Wharton Sunday
Need new moves to impress people? The New Shanghai Circus may be able to teach you a thing or two - or at least entertain for a few hours. It’s an production of the Incredible!
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www.please-distract-me.com
Some things are only funny when you’re young. And many college students may think it’s a great idea to submit their picture to a rating Web site where millions will vote on how ugly they are. College also can be the perfect time to photograph your drunken or passed out roommate surrounded by kinky props and display it on a site for everyone to see. The availability of Internet access to college students has led to the creation of sites with the sole purpose of hours of mindless entertainment. One Web site, www.hotornot.com, is a popular time-killing hobby for college students.
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Dreamlike flick shows at Wells
This weekend, everyone in town has the chance to use the word “rotoscoping” in a conversation.
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Love poems speak of desire at Otherwise Gallery Sunday
Those looking to get themselves in gear for Valentine’s Day may find their solution with a love poetry reading this weekend. The Arts Council of Greater Lansing will present “Burning Desires” on Sunday at Otherwise Gallery, 1207 Turner St.
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Classic flick to play at Library
For anyone who’s interested in classic films, the movie “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is definitely a milestone.
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Pub Domain more than just folk
It wades in folk waters, but this album delivers more than just the typical folk sounds. With hints of both Celtic and bluegrass influence, it is a well-rounded piece of work. The band recruited new artists with strong local reputations including Jason Portier (Dumpster Cowboys, The Lash) on bass, Bob Bryan (Steppin’ In It, James in Flames) and Emily Peterson on concertina and whistles. “Out of Here” is an up-tempo song similar to something Jewel or Ani Difranco would do, with Peterson innocently creating a flowing flute pattern in the background.
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Twelfth Night on stage at Riverwalk
Shakespearean love-triangles, perseverance and women dressing as men will make their presence known tonight in Lansing.Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night,” will be presented by Riverwalk Theatre, 228 Museum Drive in Lansing, at 7 p.m.