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Show Life Monday £ March 9, 2009 Shoga R E S T A U R A N T R E V I EW A sushi restaurant like no other EMILY MARIA SMITH Life writer Lewis/UVU Review ( \ tudents may be a lit—^ tie hesitant to give ^ ) Shoga, the modern Japanese sushi bar and restaurant, a try - many other sushi restaurants in the Orem and Provo area can leave you wanting. After having visited restaurants( such as Asuka, Damae and even Happy Sumo, 1 am confident when 1 say Shoga serves the finest sushi in the valley. This modern little restaurant is decked out in stylish details including zebra stripe chairs, asparagus colored walls, and contemporary artwork. In addition to the eclectic decor, jhe funky electronic music playing overhead makes it all but impossible for guests to ignore the sensation of having just stepped into a chic Manhattan restaurant. Shoga's menu is just as captivating as the de"cor and it is the quality food that will keep you visiting this B5 Shoga Where: 374 E. University Pkwy., Orem Hours: 11 a.m.-10:30p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. FridaySaturday, 2-9 p.m. Sunday P r i c e s : $4-$20 Info: 81)2-8388 Alyssa Lewis/UVU Review Shoga's clean modern interior is sure to impress. contemporary.restaurant frequently. Shoga offers a selection of appetizers, soups and noodle dishes, Don-Buri and dinner entrees; but the main attraction, is, without question, the traditional and specialty sushi rolls. Try the Mango Tango roll. It is a delicious and unique roll made with Unagi, avocado, bell peppers and cucumber, but the best part is the fresh, sliced mango placed carefully on top. I would also recommend the Spicy Tuna.roll and the Citrus roll. Stop by Shoga in the early afternoon and enjoy their great lunch special. Miso soup and two traditional style rolls for $9.95 is served until 3 p.m. every day. Shoga is a new and delicious sushi restaurant in Orem. A weekend of great music awaits at Velour Local bands The New Nervous and The Devil Whale to perform skillful approach to making music. These guys live and breathe music. With a unique -- If boring weekends in the combination of vivid lyrics valley are getting you down and stirring instrumentals to and you are searching for back it, this band will leave new music to fill your soul, an impression with its powlook no further than Provo's erful experimental ,sound. own Velour. Local music The range of talent is 'talent is so alive and accesshown in the spectrum of sible in the area that there is songs like the socially conno excuse for not getting out scious Pharmacadia, and the and seeing what Provo has to more mellow and chillingly offer. beautiful The Struggle. A ;;:. On Friday, you can fulfill loyal following proves they 'your need for melodic rock make music for the fans, and with local favorite The New for the sheer love of doing it. Nervous. This four piece These friendly lads always group has helped shape invite people to talk to them the Provo music scene into after shows and are genuwhat it is today through their ft RIKKI CARTER Life writer inely interested in meeting anyone who enjoyed their music. Having been compared to bands such as The Mars Volta and Portugal the Man, The New Nervous will quench the thirst for a moving musical experience. Saturday night brings about a different feel when Sayde Price opens for Provo favorite The Devil Whale. The young Sayde's musical depth and emotion rival artists double her age. As she plucks and strums away on her acoustic guitar, her stage presence is so captivating that the crowd is unable to look away from her, not that you would want to miss a moment of this tiny songbird with her strikingly distinctive voice. The Devil Whale, popular with the vintage cowboy boot crowd, weave nostalgic folk rhythms in perfect harmony with the breathy, wispy, vocal styling of Brinton Jones, whose voice will melt you where you stand. The stage may be crowded for this five piece band, which often have guest performers, but the energy that radiates from the stage is unmatched by bands near or far. The storytelling style of many of the songs is like a road trip with old friends, leaving you warm and at ease as the music drives you. Although the song Conscience A Friend Who Lies suggests that "prayers aren't always heard," your prayer for soulful folk rock here in Provo has been answered in The Devil Whale. Velour's cozy and eclectic decor creates the perfect atmosphere for nights of great, enjoyable music. So put off your home.work for an evening or two - it will still be there after you have indulged yourself in a night of terrific local music. You won't regret it. If You Go Velour Live Music Gallery 135 North University Avenue Provo, Utah Friday March 13th: The New Nervous with Neon Trees, Shark Speed, and Love like Fire Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost $7.00 Saturday March 14th: Sayde Price, RuRu, and The Devil Whale Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost $6.00 UVU C h e e r Try-outs UVUSA Presents: April 1st, 2nd, & 3rd 2OO9 5 - 8 PM i.uvu- ssss> Activities center March 13th, 2009 7pm $3 w/ UVU I.D. $5 w/o Student Center Ballroom For more info stop by SC1O5 Scholarship Opportunities National Competlton Experience OPEN GYMS every Wednesday from 8-10 PM Activities Center |