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Show Life Monday | • David Fullmer Ufa writer ' • ' ^ ' • - • ' • " ' oks, hit up Blockbuster pon us, and that means it's time tde. As such, 1 think we ought les that remind us of how colWell, according to Hollywood, 1 1 I '&.**% to make the great leap ' and finally graduate. Van;; : ; Wilder might not be the&y!* best example of a student, * •; but at least he knows how to have fun, one "fundraiser" at a time. • . v J Accepted When Bartleby (Justin Long) discovers that all the colleges that he applied to have rejected him, he decides to create his own university. The one rule is that his new school, South Harmon Institute of Technology, has an open enrollment policy. A school with open enrollment? What a novel idea! • 1 for those. And you can thank this movie for giving the world the phrase "Toga! Toga! Toga!" -& Orange County Shaun Brumder (Colin Hanks) dreams of attendirig Stanford and becoming a writer. But when his guidance counselor sends in the wrong college application, Shaun must jump through a series of hoops to save his chances of getting into Stanford. Okay, okay. So this isn't exactly a college movie. But we all got into college, so we might as well take a moment to laugh at other people still struggling to get in. August 25, 2008 C5 Justifying Our Favorite Hobby Van Wilder Van Wilder (Ryan Reynolds) is a slacker that has been at college for seven years. He throws parties disguised as fundraisers, has taken every extra-curricular class available, and has a personal assistant who is more respected than any professor on campus. After his father cuts off his tuition money. Wilder must decide if he wants # Dead Man : On Campus A night of partying results in bad grades for Josh and Cooper (MarkPaul Gosselaar), which also means a loss of scholarships. When they find a clause stating a student will get straight As if their roommate dies, they begin the search for a roommate who is on the verge of "doing himself in." And you funny ideas. Keep your thought your roommates grades up so you don't were bad. Don't get any have a similar problem. ;• ?.«"•!" ;-;• L i f e w r i t e r -. "" L\.S:Z,. .1 ' •* When a new semester rolls around, parents and student loan providers are generally more than happy to contribute to rent, tuition and book costs. But they are typically less than magnanimous when the issue of video games is broached. The world-wise among us understand that games are built around every conceivable educational subject and situation, and they can be invaluable teaching aids. How many of us would know about the pioneers were it not for OREGON TRAIL? Okay, bad example. Fortunately, we've compiled a list of games that the clever gamer should be able to sneak under the radar and into their console. and daily life in ancient Damascus, Jerusalem and Acre. , •"*.-. ;:/'*"^'\i:'.*—:-':5--";•'••:' PhilOfiOphy • Bioshock " Much of this game,has you blasting the twisted denizens of the underwater city of Rapture. However, its real value is derived from its Ayn Rand inspired objectivist dystopia. MUSIC • Rock Band * Purists will insist that classical music and classic rock are very different things, but what do you care? Somebody else just paid for your copy of ROCK BAND. Math - Geometry Wars 2 tive shooter is known for its frantic action and psychedelic explosions, but if parents and loan counselors ask, just mumble something about how it teaches you to recognize shapes like circles and rectangles. HlStOry • Assassin's Creed has you scrambling te'J over the rooftops of ancient Middle Eastern cities in order to assassinate highranking government officials. However, it's most useful as an interactive simulation that teaches us about architecture So there you have it. With a little word play and a lot of luck, your higher education can serve you in ways you might never have thought possible. So dry those homesick tears, put down that chemistry book, and spend a little less time pondering and a little more time playing. Entertai & ter Covey Center for the Arts ComedySportz has earned its stripes in downtown Provo as the longest-running comedy club in the Valley. There are two main types of shows at this venue, and both are completely improvised. The first is their main show, which is a competition between two teams. Each team performs several short-format improv scenes, and then the referee assigns points according to how funny the scene was. This show can be seen every Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Tickets are $8-$ 10. The second show is called Yellow No. 2 and is made up of two long-form improv three to four bands per night. Most shows cost $5 per person or less. Muse also has a recording studio that can be rented by the hour. The center, which was built in downtown Provo last year, is not solely committed to per- Muse Music Is located at 151 N. University Ave. In formances; it also offers Provo. classes for everything For more information go from belly dancing to fito www.MuseMusicOnllne. nance for kids. This year, com the Center has planned a concert with pianist George Winston on Sept. 19 and Thriller by the Odyssey Dance Theater on Oct. 10, as well as perforWith a schedule simimances by Kenny Log- lar to Muse Music, Vegins, Kirby Heyborne, lour makes its mark with and Thrillionaires. a comfortable atmosphere and loyal musicians. The Covey Center for the Many of the most popular Arts Is located at 425 W. local bands found their Center St. in Provo. sound while performing For more Information go to at Velour. Ticket prices www. Co vey Center, org vary depending on the show, but average around $5. Velour consistently books the best local bands and the rare out-ofAlso in downtown towner. Provo, Muse has concerts nearly every night. The Velour is located at 135 N. University Ave. in Provo. concerts, which are mostly performed by local For more information go to www. VelourLive.com artists, are organized by genre, generally showing Velour Muse Music i.... scenes, each lasting anywhere from 30-45 minutes. This show performs every Thursday at 8:00 p.m.,-and tickets are only $3. ComedySportz is located at 36 W. Center St. in Provo. For more information, go to www.C0medySp0rt2Utah.com s A new show in an old venue, Showtime Utah has brought nightlife back to Pleasant Grove. Every Friday and Saturday night at 7 you can find an old west dinner adventure in this venue, with performances by local country musicians, a full in-house meal, and a side show by classic Western characters. Each night after this show at 10 p.m., Showtime Utah*holds a hybrid of karaoke and comedy, in which the audience is invited to sing and interact with house comedians. This venue also hosts a Monday night variety show and Independent movie nights. Showtime Utah Is located in the Grove Theater at 20 S. Main St. in Pleasant Grove. For more information, go to www.ShowtimeUtah.com vmg most exclusively houses classic musicals. Dinner is served before every nightly production for an additional $10. This outdoor venue in Don't expect to see anything the foothills of Provo pro- immaculate or life changing vides the perfect atmosphere here; most of the shows are for classics, Shakespearean light-hearted and imperfect. plays, and dramas. Tickets This fall, CSMT will produce sell for $7 to students, pos- one comedy night (on Aug. sibly making this theater the 30), Beauty And The Beast best bang for your buck. The (beginning Sept. 5), and The theater is run by the Actors' Music Man (beginning Oct. Repertory Theatre Ensemble,, 17). which employs both seasoned professionals and dedicated Center Street Musical Theater students. Productions don't Is located at 177 W. Center St. In Provo. run all year, but when there For more information, go to is a show, you can trust that it will be quality. Currently., www.csmtc.com the Castle is showing Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor, which will run through Sept. 13. Be sure to bring pillows, blankets and bug spray to keep yourself comfortable. One of the oldest and best-loved theaters in the valley, HCTO produces quality, The Castle Amphitheater Is family-friendly plays and mulocated at 1300 E. Center St. In Provo. sicals on their small in-theround stage. Along with the For more information, go to great reputation comes a highwww. CastleTheater.org er ticket price: anywhere from $11 to $15 depending on the night and your seat. HCTO is currently producing John Patrick's The Hasty Heart. Center Street Musical Theater A spacious venue in downtown Provo, CSMT al- The Hale Center Theater is located at 225 W. 400 N. In Orem. This large venue on the north end of the valley has a reputation for being too expensive for any college student to afford, but there are several opportunities for entertainment to be found there. This year they are showing the classic musical OKLAHOMA in the Show Barn until Sept. 1. Tickets for this production range from $12 to SI5. They are popular for their expos and conventions, and this year valley residents can find the Taste of Home Cooking School in September and the Wedding Expo in December. Thanksgiving Point is located just off of exit 282 on 1-15 in Lehi. For more information go to For more information, go to www. HaieCenterTheaterOrem. com Little Theater Funded by Pleasant Grove city and run by the Pleasant Grove Players, the Little Theater produces family-oriented plays in a small, intimate theater below the PG Library. Despite their drawbacks (namely a small budget and the same stage being used for traffic school), the Little Theater brings great performances to the community, drawing from a loyal, talented group of actors and directors. This season, expect to see classics like Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, Larry Shue's The Foreigner, and Frederick Knotl's Wait Until Dark here. The Keith Chrfsteson Little Theater is located at 30 E. Center PG. The entrance Is at the back of the building. For more information go to www. PieasantGrovePiayers.com SCERA Shell The Shell is an outdoor amphitheater, which shows musicals, concerts, and outdoor www. ThanksgivingPoint.com Wiseguys comedy clubs can be found up and down the Wasatch front, but the closest is just across the freeway from campus in the Parkway Crossing apartments. Specializing in stand-up comedy, most shows are advertised at $10 per person. However, if you visit their Web site, you can get a two for one coupon. Every few weeks they also feature a comedic hypnotist. Wiseguys is located at 1350 W. 1140 S., Suite 110 in Orem. For more information, go to www. WiseGuy$Comedy.com/orem movies. Their summer musical season ended this month on the 16th, but on the 28th, Boyz II Men will perform. Also, they have Three Dog Night scheduled on Sept. 1. In early September, they have also planned a couple of outdoor movies. The audience is encouraged to bring blankets and pillows, and chairs can be rented from the venue. The SCERA Shell Is located at 745 S. State St. In Orem. For more information, go to www.scera.org Springville Playhouse Much like the Keith Christeson Little Theater, the Springville Playhouse is funded by the city and found under the city's library. The stage is surrounded on three sides by audience, creating an even more intimate atmosphere. They are currently playing the youth production Into The Woods, Jr. Beginning in October, they will show Arthur Miller's Tlie Crucible. The Springville Playhouse is located at 50 S. Main St In Springville. For more Information go to www.SpringvlliePiayhouse. org K |