The Observer, April 4, 2008
Volume XL, Issue 23
The Buzz
Friday, April 4
Not even two years have gone by since the passing of Reverend Albert Lee Wagner, a world-renowned artist who called Cleveland his home. Affectionately dubbed "Black Moses," God and art were his salvation. In a gallery exhibit entitled The Salvation of the Reverend Albert Wagner, visitors can explore his art and his story. Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Josaphat Arts Hall, 1433 East 33rd Street Info: josaphatartshall.com
Saturday, April 5
The Case Film Society is showing The Seventh Seal, an existential piece directed by Ingmar Bergman, the nine-time Academy Award nominee. Made in 1957, this brilliant work is a simple story of a medieval knight journeying across a plague-ridden landscape to reunite with his wife. Time: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Cost: $3. Location: Strosacker Auditorium. Info: films.case.edu
Sunday, April 6
Cleveland natives Driver Side Impact crash back into town tonight to rock out Coventry. Their new album, The Very Air We Breathe, is now in stores. A quick listen gives you an initial impression of somewhat mainstream pop, but the music quickly switches it up with aggressive guitar, and tuneful melodies. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $10. Location: The Grog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Boulevard Info: grogshop.gs & myspace.com/driversideimpact
Monday, April 7
Mr. Darcy makes a comeback in Cleveland as the Cleveland Play House runs, Pride and Prejudice. This particular version, directed by Peter Amster, has been the recipient of rave reviews. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $39+. Location: Bolton Theatre, 8500 Euclid Avenue. Info: clevelandplayhouse.com
Tuesday, April 8
George "Buddy" Guy is a five-time Grammy Award winning American blues rock guitarist and singer. He has been cited as an inspiration to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and other 60s blues and rock legends. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $10-$15. Location: House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Avenue Info: hob.com
Wednesday, April 9
Canadian indie rock band Tokyo Police Club brings their happy, upbeat party right onto campus tonight. Formed as a joke in 2005 after four friends disbanded from a previous group, the band began to generate some major buzz in Toronto after some kickass shows. Time: 9:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: The Spot. Info: upb.case.edu
Thursday, April 10
Teeth, a deliciously evil 2007 film by director Mitchell Lichtenstein, has been described by The Village Voice as "Jaws meets The Vagina Monologues…every man in America will watch with his legs crossed." The story revolves around a "pure" little teenager who discovers that her vagina has dentures, giving her the power to teach horny men a painful lesson they never will forget. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $8. Location: The CIA Cinematheque, 11141 East Boulevard Info: cia.edu
