The Observer, December 1, 2006
Volume XXXIX, Issue 12
The Buzz
Friday, Dec. 1
Release your pre-finals rage tonight with a little free broomball, courtesy of UPB. Just remember, you have to provide your own transportation there; presumably you'd have to provide your own transportation to the hospital. Time: 10 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Cleveland Heights Recreation Center, 1 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Heights. Info: 216-691-7373.
In honor of Ohio's recent ban on smoking, Film Society screens Thank You for Smoking, a satire on the tobacco industry and its workers. Thank You for Smoking also features Katie Holmes' last big screen appearance before she began starring in Scientologists Stole My Brain. Time: 7, 9, 11 p.m. Cost: $3. Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: films.case.edu
Saturday, Dec. 2
If you're in the mood for some ridiculous comedy, check out This is Spinal Tap tonight at Strosacker. Directed by Rob Reiner (Best in Show), this hilarious free-association satire features the exploits of a filmmaker and the world's loudest band, Spinal Tap, during the making of a "rockumentary." Time: 7, 9 p.m. Cost: $3. Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: films.case.edu
Sunday, Dec. 3
To memorialize Hall of Fame inductee Ricky Nelson's death 20 years ago, the Rock Hall is paying tribute with artifacts never seen before in Rick Nelson: From Idol to Icon. They include Nelson's tuxedo from 1957 and performance outfits dated between 1971 and 1973. Time: Daily until Dec. 31. Cost: Free with Case student ID (one visit per semester). Location: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza (East Ninth Street at Lake Erie). Info: www.rockhall.com
Monday, Dec. 4
Trying to think of a way to celebrate the last week of classes? Head to House of Blues for a night with the alternative rockers My Morning Jacket with the Slip. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22.50-$30. Location: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave. Info: www.hob.com
Tuesday, Dec. 5
Bust a rhyme tonight at Coventry Village Library, which hosts free open mic poetry and the music of Vince Robinson and the Jazz Poets. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Coventry Village Library, 1925 Coventry Rd. Info: 216-932-3600.
Wednesday, Dec. 6
Relive those precious moments from your middle school dances with the Goo Goo Dolls. The "Iris" crooners play at the House of Blues tonight, so grab a date and get your slow dance on. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $41-$51. Location: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave. Info: www.hob.com
Not in the mood to shell out big bucks for some quality concert time? Head over to the Spot tonight and check out indie folksters Dirty On Purpose and Trouble Books. As always, cheap mystery beer and wings will be on tap! Time: 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: the Spot. Info: upb.case.edu
Thursday, Dec. 7
It's hard to say exactly why Cleveland Public Theatre is staging The Rocky Horror Show during the holidays. Maybe they are giving you a chance to redeem yourself in case you missed the Film Society showing. But the tale of a mad transsexual from Transylvania – the first show ever staged by Cleveland Public Theatre years ago – makes for a nice break from all the heartwarming airings of It's a Wonderful Life. Time: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday until Dec. 23. Cost: $10-$18. Location: Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave. Info: 216-631-2727.
