The Observer, October 12, 2007
Volume XL, Issue 7
The Buzz
Friday, Oct. 12
Phi Mu and Sigma Phi Epsilon flex their Greek muscles and ask anyone and everyone to come and play them in a mind-shattering 24-hour flag football marathon. Any team that signs up gets to play against the respective juggernauts for an hour apiece. The entry donation of $50 benefits both the Children's Miracle Network and YouthAIDS. Time: 5 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday) Cost: Free. Location: Freiberger Field. Info: E-mail Van Nguyen (vtn3@case.edu).
The B-Side Liquor Lounge, located in Coventry Village, celebrates its Fourth Anniversary Party. B-Side is a quality dance club /lounge that offers a diverse range of sights and sounds. The tradition of excellence continues with The Rapture DJ Set, preceded by Mike Filly & The Howler Monkeys. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: Free (no cover charge tonight). Location: 2785 Euclid Hts Blvd. Info: bsideliquorlounge.com/.
Saturday, Oct. 13
Check out What The Butler Saw tonight and satisfy your passionate carnal desires. The play consists of two acts, and revolves around Dr. Prentice, a psychiatrist attempting to seduce his prospective secretary, Geraldine Barclay. The initial performance of the play in London in 1969 was repeatedly interrupted by cries from the crowd of "Filth!" Case Western Reserve University can only make it sexier. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $5. Location: Eldred Theater (Located on the Main Quad next to Millis). Info: Box Office (216.368.6262).
IMPROVment, Case Western's premier short-form improvisational comedy troupe, performs right after the Eldred show. Nice. Time: 10:30 p.m. to 11:40 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Eldred Black Box Theater. Info: filer.case.edu/org/improv/
Sunday, Oct. 14
Ritualistic drumbeats, swirling skirts, and jiggling bellies pay tribute to music's multicultural roots at the Rock Hall's World Festival Day bash. Time: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, One Key Plaza. Info: rockhall.com.
Monday, Oct. 15
In a remarkable true story, Colbie Caillat single-handedly got a record deal and is now touring with the Goo Goo Dolls after putting up her personal music on MySpace. Her debut album Coco reached No. 1 on the iTunes chart days after her release and debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard charts. Check out this amazing artist tonight at House of Blues. Trevor Hall opens. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $15.50-$17. Location: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Avenue. Info: hob.com
Tuesday, Oct. 16
UPB offers a relaxing break as midterms start to pop up around campus. Dubbed Chocolate 'n Games, a chocolate fountain and plenty of board games are in Thwing to keep you occupied in between those busy, hectic classes. Its midterm week, take a break and play some games with our own University Programming Board. Time: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Thwing Atrium. Info: upb.case.edu.
Wednesday, Oct. 17
Tiger Army, Street Dogs, and Static Age come to Cleveland to play their hearts out. After making a name for themselves playing shows throughout the California area alongside AFI and English psychobilly pioneers The Meteors, they were signed to Chapter Eleven Records. The rest is history, as Tiger Army released their fourth album this summer. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $13. Location: Agora Theatre, 5000 Euclid Avenue. Info: clevelandagora.com
Thursday, Oct. 18
The Barking Spider Tavern promotes the event tonight simply as "Carrie Cheron and Hillbilly Idol." Hillbilly Idol has been called by Scene Magazine as "viva neo-trad country." No further explanation needed. The artsy little drinking hole looks to be an entertaining way to spend your Thursday night. Time: 8:30 p.m. Location: Barking Spider Tavern, 11310 Juniper Rd. Info: barkingspidertavern.com
