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Show Si Eelterltaninunnieinilt A&E editor: Sue Shipman Phone: 626-7507 'Downtown Saturday Night' fun for everyone J ? . - o . - - -v -v 4 . - f Arte By Sue Shipman Signpost A&E Editor Weber State University students looking for something free and fun for the weekend should attend the next "Downtown Saturday Night" celebration in Ogden. Last Saturday's celebration titled "100 years of Ogden" presented various performers, acts, rides, and booths which provided general information as well as food and soft drinks. The Downtown Saturday Night celebration began last year as an alcohol-free version of the Ogden Street Festival. During the festivities, Grant Avenuebetween 24th and 25th streets was blocked to traffic and filled with vendor booths, non-profit agencies and a fire department exhibit. Among the featured acts were "McCoslyn and Paye," "Heartbound," and Joe McQueen. "Sound Choice," Mike Iverson, Suzie Rose, "Sunshine Generation," Marcia Knorr, "Kairo by Night," "The Prairie Crooners" and the Ogden City Band also made appearances. Joel McCoslyn of Fruit Heights and Kevin Paye of Centerville, an act which has performed together for the last 15 years, recently de- The Truth About Cats and Dogs an amusing modern day Cyrano By Jeff Stoker Signpost movie reviewer "The Truth About Cats and Dogs" is a modern retelling of the famous French play "Cyrano de Bergerac," and similarly involves a twisted plot of mistaken identities. Janeane Garafolo stars as Abby, a radio talk show host who has a great personality, but feels physically inadequate. Her radio program, like the title of the movie, is called "The Truth About Cats and Dogs," and people tocall in to discuss problems they are having with their pets. One day, a man named Brian (Ben Chaplin) calls in and during the course of their conversation he finds himself attracted to Abby's personality. He calls her again later on to ask her out on a date. She accepts with no intention of showing up, and therefore sees no harm in describing herself to him as a blonde super model when she is really a short brunette. Brian makes a surprise visit to the station, and to hide the truth of her. pjfcipus lie, Abby convinces her friend Noelle (Uma Thurman), who is tall, blonde, and beautiful, to swap places with her and go out with Brian. Abby and Noelle realize early on in the movie that their charade cannot continue indefinitely, 1 Downtown Saturday Night visitors enjoy leisurley train rides through the streets of downtown Ogden. DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT cided to experiment with a new country format. "McCoslyn and Paye," formerly known as "Afterglow," performed music from their latest contemporary country music album titled "Close to Home." "Heartbound," made up of Me'Chel Musgra ve and Lori Hales of South Weber, and Debbie Bastian of Centerville, also performed. They recently released their new album titled "Magical Moments." "According to press releases, Joe McQueen, who also performed at the celebration, has been a saxophonist for 60 years and has Signpost Review n i i 3 E 1 I i especially given the complications which develop later on. Initially, Noelle dated Brian strictly as a favor to Abby, but has since fallen for him. She is no longer certain she wants to tell him the truth and turn him over to Abby. Brian also has a problem with the situation. While he is physically attracted to Noelle, he wonders what happened to the bright, intelligent woman he fell in love with over the phone. Although the movie is enjoyable, it is somewhat implausible that Brian could have several conversations in person with Abby and not be able to match her voice with the one from the radio. If the characters were one dimensional the movie might have bombed. But what makes this show worthwhile are the likable and realistic performances of the cast. You may find it somewhat difficult to believe this movie, but you may also be surprised at how much you care about the conclusion you saw coming a mile away. oo) CHAD ARNOLD THE SIGNPOST played with many prominent jazz musicians. He arrived in Ogden to play a gig in the 1940s, and stayed. As the Downtown Saturday Night celebration moved on, the crowd was treated tore-enactments of a wild-west shootout and the driving of the golden spike. Early in the evening, sky divers rode colorful parachutes into the center of the festivities. Hot-air balloon rides and free wagon trips were available for the enjoyment of the audience, as well as several carnival rides for the children. Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) presented an exhibition of medieval swordplay while dressed in historically accurate attire. After the show, viewers were invited to an SCA gathering on Sunday after- HWAR He will enase your past: to protect your JUNE future. 1 1 -s'1 ? 4I' , N - , J." Square dancers perform intricate figures to the music during the Downtown Saturday Night celebration. noon in Roy where a medieval tournament was held prior to a barbecue. In the Municipal Park, a group of square dancers entertained the crowd by executing many complicated formations directed by caller Bob Calton to a variety of lively music. Retired square dance caller Renny Mann also treated dancers to one tip of his calling. After dancing in the park, the participants attended the annual Single Square Dancers of Utah Convention. Although the convention wasn' t part of Downtown Saturday Night, many of the visitors were invited to Union Station E IM 1 ' A; . ,15 S 4 L"Ki ii ii i i Lam 'LtU.v i ULiiLii.L! .... rr 21 EVERYWHERE a- V-' CHAD ARNOLD THE SIGNPOST to watch the colorful dancers or to gather information about various square dance organizations. The excitement of the evening came to a thunderous close with a colorful fireworks display. A number of additional events will take place over the next several months. A future celebration will be held in conjunction with the Historic 25th Street Nifty Fifties bash Aug. 24. Others activities are scheduled concurrently with the Raptors baseball season, Christmas Village, and the gala opening of the downtown conference center, which is tentatively scheduled for January. 0;GiE R |