The Observer, April 21, 2006
Volume XXXVIII, Issue 25
The Buzz
Friday, April 21
An epic love story set against the sweeping vistas of Wyoming and Texas, Brokeback Mountain tells the story of two young men – a ranch-hand and a rodeo cowboy – who meet in the summer of 1963, and unexpectedly forge a lifelong connection, one whose complications, joys, and tragedies provide a testament to the endurance and power of love. Time: 7 and 10 p.m. Cost: $3 Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: films.case.edu
Saturday, April 22
Interview with the Vampire plays tonight, courtesy of Film Society. Based on Anne Rice's novel, this gothic tale of the secret lives of two vampires through hundreds of years stars Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Cost: $3 Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: films.case.edu
Sunday, April 23
Phil Yeh's Dinosaurs Across America, are unlike your typical dinosaurs. They travel by spaceship, they're always in a good mood, and they probably wouldn't eat you if they got hungry. But that doesn't mean you should tempt them. Take a study break and a trip back to fourth grade, and check them out. Time: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Cleveland Natural History Museum, 1 Wade Oval. Info: www.cmnh.org
Monday, April 24
Cleveland Botanical Garden's Bugged Out! offers plenty of activities to give you the creepy-crawlies, including meal-worm races and an edible bug bar. Hundreds of insects will be available to touch, probe, and examine. Experts will be on hand to talk about different species, nutritional benefits, and the geographical and historical backgrounds of various bugs. Time: Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Cost: free. Location: Cleveland Botanical Garden, 11030 East Blvd. Info: www.cbgarden.org
Tuesday, April 25
Nationally renowned comedian Eric O'Shea comes to campus tonight courtesy of UPB. With appearances on NBC and VH1 under his belt, O'Shea specializes in clean wit and hilarious observations that are sure to entertain. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: free. Location: The Spot. Info: upb.case.edu
Wednesday, April 26
You know you've always wanted to be a rock star, so check out UPB's 1st Annual Air Guitar Competition tonight at the Spot. Bring a CD of a song of your choice to perform, and compete for some super prices including Starbucks, Chipotle, and Tommy's gift certificates. And all participants get free Spot Bucks! Audience members can indulge on cheap wings and beverages, as always. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: free. Location: The Spot. Info: upb.case.edu
Thursday, April 27
Come to the Spot tonight for a night of Silk Screening and Stenciling, courtesy of UPB. Bring your imagination and anything you want to adorn with stencils of Johnny Depp's face (or whatever else you care to stencil on your clothing). Time: 9:30 p.m. Cost: free. Location: The Spot. Info: upb.case.edu
