The Observer, February 23, 2007
Volume XXXIX, Issue 18
The Buzz
Friday, Feb. 23
Children of dysfunctional families everywhere, grab your favorite movie snack food of choice and head to Strosacker tonight to catch the Academy Award-nominated ode to familial neurosis and the American dream, Little Miss Sunshine. Boasting a fantastic cast that includes Steve Carell, Toni Collette, and Greg Kinnear, Little Miss Sunshine is one of the best, and most light-hearted, satire of the year. Time: 7, 9, 11 p.m. Cost: $3. Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: films.case.edu
Diana: A Celebration, which opens today at the Western Reserve Historical Society, pays tribute to a princess whose death hasn't stopped her popularity with an exhibit that includes more than 150 items. In addition to her famous wedding dress and a gold tiara that's been in the Spencer family since the early 1800s, Diana: A Celebration includes pre-princess curios like a stuffed animal from her childhood and the dictionary she used in school. Time: Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: free. Location: Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd. Info: www.wrhs.org
Saturday, Feb. 24
Grab your friends, throw on your stilettos, and head to the annual Snowball dance tonight at the Myers University Club downtown; transportation will be provided from Thwing. Enjoy watching your friends and classmates perform in the fashion show, and then dance the night away to a live jazz band and DJ. Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost: $12 for singles, $20 for couples. Location: Myers University Club, 3813 Euclid Ave. Info: See your class officers.
Tonight, Film Society screens Sneakers, sponsored by Case Project Club. Fans of blackmail and espionage should check out this film, which stars Robert Redford. Time: 7, 9:30 p.m. Cost: $3. Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: films.case.edu
Sunday, Feb. 25
Come downtown and say hello to the ever-harmonious alternative popsters Guster, who play the House of Blues tonight with Mason Jennings. Never ones to take themselves too seriously, Guster returns to Cleveland tonight in support of their latest studio album, Ganging up on the Sun, which boasts more of their signature vocal harmonies and exploration of new sounds. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $20. Location: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave. Info: www.hob.com
The snow has melted; get yourself in the mood for spring by heading to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens for the opening of the annual orchid show. Time: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: free (go to Access Services in Crawford Hall for a free ticket). Location: Cleveland Botanical Gardens. Info: www.cbgarden.org
Monday, Feb. 26
Tonight, forget about homework and check out My Chemical Romance with Rise Against at the Wolstein Center at CSU. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $29.25. Location: Wolstein Center, 2000 Prospect Ave. Info: (216) 687-5555.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
How do you describe Hawaiian band Pepper? If we tried, it would be something like reggae-infused rock meets punk meets alternative. It's good; check out Pepper tonight at the House of Blues with Mad Caddies, The Supervillains, and Splinta. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $16. Location: House of Blues. Info: www.hob.com
Wednesday, Feb. 28
The Bulgarian State Opera rolls into Playhouse Square tonight with its production of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. The 1786 comedy about a day in the life of a count, a countess, and some supporting characters remains a timeless piece, beloved by audiences the world over. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $32-$34. Location: Ohio Theater, Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave. Info: www.playhousesquare.org
Thursday, Mar. 1
Fans of soulful, introspective male singer-songwriters are sure to enjoy tonight's performance by Mat Kearney at E. J. Thomas Hall in Akron. Kearney, the "next big thing" on the alterna-pop scene has been heating up the charts and teenage girls' hearts since his single "Nothing Left to Lose" was released in 2006. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $15. Location: E. J. Thomas Hall, 198 Hill St., Akron. Info: www.ejthomashall.com
