The Observer, March 3, 2006
Volume XXXVIII, Issue 19
The Buzz
Friday, March 3
Country fans checkout the 2005 film Walk the Line, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, and Ginnifer Goodwin. This movie depicts the life of country legend Johnny Cash, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. Time: 7 and10 p.m. Cost: $3 Location: Strosacker Auditorium Info: films.case.edu
Saturday, March 4
In the mood for an old movie? Join film society for their screening of 1933's Duck Soup. A comedy about a cynical, sarcastic dictator and an ambassador from the neighboring country fighting over a wealthy dowager. Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Cost: $3 Location: Strosacker Auditorium Info: films.case.edu
Get in touch with your inner child. Join the Cleveland Orchestra's concerts to commemorate Mozart's 250th. The show, part of the Family Concert series, invites children to a musical celebration which includes excerpt scenes from "The Marriage of Figaro," and fledgling violinists will tackle "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," which Mozart famously adapted into 12 variations for piano. Time: 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Cost: $10 Location: Severance Hall Info: www.clevelandorchestra.com
Sunday, March 5
Director Carroll Ballard is never better than when he's filming wild animals in their natural environments. The Black Stallion and Never Cry Wolf are family classics, beloved as much for their sensitive storytelling as their lush, gorgeous landscapes. Ballard's latest movie, Duma, tells the tale of a young boy and his pet cheetah. Time: 2:15 p.m. Location: Cleveland Cinemaque 11141 East Blvd. Info: www.clevelandscene.com
Monday, March 6
Augustana, a brand-new four piece band fronted by a charismatic, deeply thoughtful songwriter with a powerfully expressive voice and effortlessl backing by natural musicians. It's organic when it happens. The members get together and they just know. Each realizes he will never be better than he is when he's playing with these other guys. And so it is with Augustana. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $8 Location: Grog Shop Info: 216-321-5588
Tuesday, March 7
Need a break from mid-terms? Head to the Grog Shop and listen to a mixture of three alternative bands: Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, Duke Spirit, and Les Aus. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $12 Location: Grog Shop Info: 216-321-5588
Wednesday, March 8
Come out and listen to Grand Buffet, a band with signature style and clever and hysterical raps about tree houses, lost kittens, sweatshop workers, and candy bars . Time: 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free Location: The Spot
Thursday, March 9
The Agora presents 69 Eyes, an internationally known goth/rock band, performing with Program of the Dead and Damone. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $12.50 Location: Agora Theatre Info: www.clevelandagora.com
