The Observer, April 18, 2008
Volume XL, Issue 25
The Buzz
Friday, April 18
One of the most popular philanthropy events on campus happens tonight and goes all night into tomorrow: Relay for Life. With all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society, Relay is a great way to spend a Friday night/Saturday morning. Nothing like walking the track at 3 a.m. with your best buds! Time: 6 p.m. to noon. Location: Village Track. Info: elizabeth.kiracofe@case.edu
Saturday, April 19
Tonight, the Case African Students' Association presents their cultural dinner, complete with poetry, speeches and music. Entitled "My Home, My Family, My Heritage" and featuring Dr. Cheryl Toman, professor of French and Francophone Studies here at Case as the keynote speaker, the event promises to be worthy of your attendance. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $2 to $5. Location: Thwing Ballroom. Info: filer.case.edu/org/casa
Sunday, April 20
The CWRU music department is hosting a free Gala concert at Severance Hall, featuring performances from the Symphonic Winds, the Symphony Orchestra, and the Concert Choir. The concert, held partly in honor of Dr. Gary Ciepluch's 20th year of teaching at Case, will feature exciting and moving pieces from John Philip Sousa, and Percy Grainger. Time: 4 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Severance Hall. Info: music.cwru.edu.
Monday, April 21
Miss Tess, a Boston-based singer-songwriter, comes to the Beachland Ballroom. She opened for great musicians, such as Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, and Patti Griffin after scoring first prize in an open mix contest last year, and now she's on a tour of her own. Come check out her soothing vocals as a last relaxing moment before finals hit. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $7. Location: Beachland Ballroom, 15711 Waterloo Road. Info: misstessmusic.com
Tuesday, April 22
As the year winds down, the University Programming Board hosts an ambitious cultural fashion and dance show over on Southside. Free ethnic food, dance performances, and sexy models strutting their finest attire, the Cultural Fashion and Dance Show is a strong addition to the popular Cultural Dinner earlier in the semester. Take a walk down the wild side and check out the UPB Cultural Fashion Show tonight. Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Carlton Commons Info: upb.case.edu
Wednesday, April 23
Famed indie-prog siblings Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger, better known as The Fiery Furnaces, are performing at The Spot. The duo, whose album "Blueberry Boat" is often cited as one of the best albums of the decade, and whose latest release, "Widow City," garnered fine reviews from the press, are noted for lengthy, complex song structures and pop sensibilities. Time: 9:30 P.M. Cost: Free. Location: The Spot. Info: upb.case.edu.
Thursday, April 24
Academy Award-winning director Miloš Forman's 1967 film, Firemen's Ball, dubbed his funniest and most savage film, is an intelligent satire of trivial bureaucracy. The plot chronicles a provincial firemen's ball (which includes a beauty pageant and raffle) that goes horribly awry. When it was first released, 40,000 Czech firemen resigned in protest over its unflattering depiction of their profession. Sounds like an awesome flick to catch on a Thursday night. Time: 8:55 p.m. Cost: $8. Location: The CIA Cinematheque, 11141 East Boulevard Info: cia.edu.
