The Observer, April 20, 2007
Volume XXXIX, Issue 25
The Buzz
Friday, April 20
Check out Salome, the debut show of Opera Cleveland, a new opera troupe formed last year. Composed by Richard Strauss, Salome is far from a typical opera. Coming in at only 90 minutes, the operetta tells the story of King Herod's sexpot daughter, Salome, and their dysfunctional family. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: 25 Location: State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Ave., Playhouse Square. Info: playhousesquare.org
The Film Society screens Wordplay tonight. A documentary on the New York Times crossword, Wordplay tells the story of both the crossword itself, along with profiles of some of its daily devotees. Time: 7, 9 and 11 p.m. Cost: $3 Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: films.case.edu
Saturday, April 21
Get your cool science kick for the weekend at the NASA Glenn Visitor Center's fourth annual Star Gazing event. In addition to various meteors, moon rocks, and other space-related stuff, there is an interactive star room where you can experience what it is really like to be in space. And to fulfill your childish side, you can even make space-related crafts. Time: 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: NASA Glenn Visitor Center, 21000 Brookpark Rd. Info: www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/about/visitgrc.html
Tonight, the Film Society shows Latter Days, a love story about a young Mormon boy and a West Hollywood waiter. Co-sponsored by Spectrum, the event caps off Break the Silence week. Exploring the complexities of homosexual relationships, Latter Days makes for the perfect end to such a powerful week of events. Time: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Cost: $3 Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: spectrum.case.edu
Sunday, April 22
The Cleveland Museum of Art holds their Circle of Masks festival today. Participants can make their very own super-colorful mask, then wear it in the annual Parade the Circle event in June. Even if you're not here for the summer, who doesn't want to make a mask and wear it around campus? The event ends with a performance by the Inlet Dancers. Time: 1 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Blvd. Info: clevelandart.org
To celebrate Earth Day, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is holding its annual EarthFest. All of the regular zoo attractions are open, plus an organic food market, an exhibit on clean-fuel vehicles and lots of hands-on activities. If you haven't checked the Metroparks Zoo out yet this year, this is the perfect opportunity! Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: $7, plus special discounts for Earth Day events. Location: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way Info: clemetzoo.com
Monday, April 23
Check out the Western Reserve Historical Society's Diana, A Celebration to alleviate those Monday night blues. The exhibit features many pieces of Princess Di memorabilia, including the gown from her 1981 wedding, her passport, and many other pieces from her wardrobe. Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost: Free with Case ID. Location: Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd. Info: www.wrhs.org
Tuesday, April 24
Up-and-coming hard rock artists Bullet For My Valentine play tonight, with openers Escape the Fate and The Confession. Originally from Wales, BFMV has moved on from Metallica covers to making their own music. See them now before they make it huge. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $15.50 - $21. Location: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave. Info: www.hob.com
Wednesday, April 25
Tonight, the House of Blues welcomes the Plain White T's of "Hey There, Delilah" fame as headliners for a huge show that also includes Boys' Night Out, Lovedrug, and Dear in the Headlights. You can't beat this price to see four bands in a great concert venue. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $15 - $17 Location: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Avenue Info: www.hob.com
Thursday, April 26
Cinematheque, the Cleveland Institute of Art's alternative film theatre, is showing .E.M.I.T tonight, a showcase of new film and digital shorts made by CIA students. The show is organized by the digital media branch of CIA, but the shorts included come from a large variety of majors. The showing promises to be revolutionary and affecting, as are all CIA productions. Time: 7:00 p.m. Cost: $ 8. Location: Cleveland Institute of Art, 11141 East Blvd. Info: www.cia.edu
