The Observer, November 2, 2007
Volume XL, Issue 9
The Buzz
Friday, Nov. 2
The wildly successful Pixar film Ratatouille plays tonight in Strosacker. Ratatouille tells the story of a rat named Remy who wants to become a chef in the beautiful town of Paris. A definite treat. Check it out!
Time: 7 p.m., 9:30 p.m., midnight. Cost: $3. Location: Strosacker Auditorium, Case Quad. Info: films.case.edu
The boys of Delta Tau Delta throw another one of their jam-packed and always entertaining club parties, with Case's own DJ Slipperz throwing down the tracks. The theme is "Black and White," so come looking fresh and ready to dance.
Time: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Saturday) Cost: Free. Location: Delta Tau Delta House (Northside). Info: deltataudelta.case.edu
Saturday, Nov. 3
Didn't get your Greek Life party fix yet? The always elaborate and well-done Sigma Nu Maze comes back on the first Saturday in November, just like clockwork. Experience a night of claustrophobic crawling and crazy dancing. Concurrently, enjoy one of the longest-running social traditions unique to Case. All donations at the door will benefit the Cleveland chapter of the American Red Cross. Time: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Sunday) Cost: FREE Location: Sigma Nu House (Southside, Bottom of the Hill). Info: sigmanu.case.edu/maze
A double whammy to fill up the early part of Saturday night. Live music as well as dancing lessons converge at The Spot. The Case Swing Dance Club offers beginner's swing dance from 7 to 8 p.m., followed by music by the Case Jazz Bands (with all your new dance moves) from 8-10 p.m.
Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: The Spot. Info: filer.case.edu/org/swing/
Sunday, Nov. 4
Where has all the humor in life gone? Laugh off the sting of midterms with this entertaining opportunity at the Grog Shop tonight. The Comedians of Comedy, featuring Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Maria Bamford, and Doug Benson, take their unique stand-up routine outside of comedy clubs and into other artistic venues such as Cleveland's own Grog Shop. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $18. Location: Coventry and Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. Info: grogshop.gs
Monday, Nov. 5
Chaim Potok wrote a dramatic novel on two boys forming a bond during World War II, illustrating the complexity of being a Jew in America during the 1940s. The Chosen is a dramatic adaptation of that story, directed by Seth Gordon. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $39. Location: 8500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106. Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chosen_(Chaim_Potok).
Tuesday, Nov. 6
A cute little mocktail party is going down at The Spot tonight. Advertisements brag about drinks, food, games, and friends. Drinks are on the Mistletoe Community Council, so enjoy the open tab. You can have as many as you want and still not get into any trouble. Time: 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: The Spot. Info: M-J Carrabba (mxc257@case.edu).
Wednesday, Nov. 7
The Campus Crusade for Christ brings prominent speaker Michael Leahy for the event Porn Nation tonight. Leahy, a recovered sex addict, gives a dynamite 75-minute lecture on our hypersexual culture, specifically its impact on the college student. Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: Schmitt Auditorium. Info: pornnation.org
Thursday, Nov. 8
Case's own Global Medical Initiative throws an entertaining fundraiser to benefit citizens of Kampala, Uganda. The event features six a cappella groups, food, and a raffle for prizes. All proceeds and donations are optional, and a CaseCash machine will be available.
Time: 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cost: Free. Location: The Spot Info: filer.case.edu/org/gmi/index.html.
