The Observer, February 10, 2006
Volume XXXVIII, Issue 16
The Buzz
Friday, Feb. 10
Who doesn't want to see a movie about a 40 year-old-man who has never had sex? Not much else can be said about The 40 Year-Old Virgin other than it's a surprisingly sweet movie about friendship, love, nerds, and yes, sex. Time: 7, 9:30 p.m., midnight Cost: $3 Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: films.case.edu.
Saturday, Feb. 11
In Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness, the sequel to Evil Dead 2, Ash finds himself stranded in the 13th century, helping an ancient kingdom retrieve the object that they need to battle supernatural forces preying on the land. Check out the gratuitous violence and fun. Time: 7, 9 p.m. Cost: Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: films.case.edu
Sunday, Feb. 12
16-year-old Kaitlyn Lusk sings with the Cleveland Orchestra this weekend, performing Howard Shore's The Lord of the Rings Symphony. The music from the blockbuster trilogy includes "Into the West" (originally sung by Annie Lennox) and "Gollum's Song." This beautifully geeky musical endeavor is sure to be a hit with fans of the movies as well as with those who simply love music. Time: 3 p.m. Cost: $18 general admission. Location: Severance Hall, 11001 Euclid Ave. Info: www.clevelandorchestra.com
Monday, Feb. 13
Approximately 20 artists contribute to the Pop Shop Gallery and Studio's Free4All exhibit, opening tonight. There's no real theme here. As the title implies, it's pretty much an outlet for artists to display up to 10 new works each. No telling what to expect - except for some mighty fine art. Tonight's opening reception (starting at 6 p.m.) at the gallery will be followed by a free after-party at Mullen's (17014 Madison Avenue in Lakewood), which will offer drink specials. Time: Mondays, Tuesdays, 9:30-11 p.m.; Thursdays, 4-11 p.m.; Through Feb. 18, 1-6 p.m. Cost: free. Location: Pop Shop Art Gallery and Studio, 17020 Madison Ave, Lakewood. Info: 440-724-9261.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Nothing's hotter than flamenco. Take your sweetie out for a creative Valentine's date and check out the Paco Peña Flamenco Dance Company, which has inspired a new devotion to an ancient dance by strumming, stomping, and clapping its way from Cordoba's cafés to concert halls throughout the world. The 10-member troupe - founded more than 25 years ago - updates traditional sounds and dances, but retains the inherent emotional communication of the dance. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $39. Location: Masonic Auditorium, 3615 Euclid Ave. Info: www.cma.org
Valentine's day is all about love in all of its forms. Take that special someone to the Great Lakes Brewing Company tonight, where the theme of the menu is Aphrodisiacs. Caviar, striped bass, and bean sprouts top the menu - all complemented by glasses of tasty ale, porter, and stout. Though a little pricey, the after effects of dinner might all be worth it. If you're gonna get all horned up on oysters and asparagus, you'll get a few stares munching on the chocolate-dipped banana by yourself. Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost: $85 couple, $50 single. Location: Great Lakes Brewing Company, 2516 Market Ave. Info: www.greatlakesbeer.com
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Fans of The Rolling Stones, The Pixies, and The Strokes will love tonight's Spot Night act, The Ponys. These red-hot rock and rollers have opened for everyone from Sleater-Kinney to Modest Mouse and boast the type of music that gets under your skin and stays there. Put your books down and head to the Spot tonight! Time: 9:30 p.m. Cost: free. Location: the Spot. Info: upb.case.edu
Thursday, Feb. 16
An Emerging Technologies Industry Career Panel will be held from noon
- 1 pm in the Thwing Student Center, Spartan Room. Learn more about what
it's like to work in industry and get helpful tips on landing a job with
some of the world's leading employers. Sponsored by the National Society
of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and
the Case Career Center. Time: noon-1 p.m. Cost: free. Location: Spartan Room, Thwing Center. Info: studentaffairs.case.edu/careers/
