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Show Page 4 Arts & Entertainment Friday, November 17,2006 The Signpost BOMB DI carry Dancers express in 'Orchesis' By Julie Thompson correspondent | The Signpost level, help them clarify their vision," Stern said. "The point is to have students to be the person behind it all, so I simply act as a mentor providing them with feedback." This year will be Hoyt's fifth time performing in "Orchesis", but her first time choreographing. "My piece was inspired by the movement properties of magnetic forces," Hoyt said. "De/At-tract is a highly athletic, subtly sensual experimental and dynamic piece." modern dances, Many of the students said they contemporary found their inspiration for their ballets and pieces through everyday life being theatrical a student, a parent or simply as performances that an observer of the people are choreographed around them. and directed by "I am currently dance faculty and in the education students. job as director program and this "We attend weekly and associate professor to has inspired me to meetings and rehearse be a mentor to the student do a piece about life stages," said for approximately four hours per choreographers. Jessica Dutson, a dance teaching week," said Aubrey Hoyt, a WSU "I help them out on a certain audience members will be able to enjoy 25 performers exhibiting the works of students and one faculty member. .; Its repertoire consists of traditional d Orchesis, aGreekwordmeaning "to dance," had its introduction as dance theater during the 1920's and is hosted today by many colleges and universities throughout the country. The Weber State University Department of Performing Arts will be presenting their fall Orchesis concert "Snapshots" on 'Stranger than Fiction' Nov. 16, 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 18 and 19 at 2 p.m. in the is strange indeed. Eccles Theater of the Browning Center. In the film "Stranger than The semi-annual event Fiction," Will Ferrell suddenly finds provides performance and his boring self being the main production opportunities for character in a renowned author's qualified students and faculty book. who exhibit technical abilities in I'll tell you what really spiced up dance. the plot-Dustin Hoffman. Is it any The spring performance is surprise? His charisma steals any intended for faculty pieces, while scene he is in. Emma Thompson the fall event focuses on the is a wonderful actor and she never works of students, but this fall, changes out of her pajamas. The movie also stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and Queen Latifah. Will Ferreil is quite intriguing. Wait; did I just use the word: "intriguing" and Will Ferrell in the same sentence? Now that is strange. Yet not any stranger than seeing Ferrell be not funny. I kept on waiting for him to break out of his shell, then it turns out it's not a shell, he really is just a socially awkward male with tedious habits. I compare the movie to a slightly more sentimental '"IYuman Show," but Jim Carrey is funny. I can count on two fingers and a thumb how many times Ferrell smiled the entire movie. Overall I liked the movie, but I don't know why (if you can't guess from reading this strangerthan-reality column I just wrote.) PHOTO BY MATT CLASS | THE SIGNPOST Definitely worth a rental and 3.5 Local painter Gary Bateman examines one of his most recent paintings. paws. By Molly Bennett a&e editor | The Signpost Stranger than Fiction PG-13 dance student. "But it's more like an independent study than a standard college course." In order to choreograph, students must have completed a yearlong choreography course, and though students receive credit for choreographing, it is not a traditional class. Erik Stern, WSU dance faculty member and director of "Orchesis," said how important it is that dance students engage in seminal projects such as this. It is Stern's minor. "My piece,'Moving Time,' is about progression through time, and how it passes by us and molds us into what we become." Shannon Watson, a returning student to WSU, is a single mother of two small children. She said her piece she choreographed was inspired by the craziness of life, and how it tosses and throws people in directions that they might not choose to take. Most of the performances are based in modern dance, but every "Orchesis" involves the work of students with a variety of ideas that bring a new experience each year. "This is going to be a great concert," Watson said. "The pieces are all very different from one another and therefore should be enjoyable to all." You can contact reporter Julie Thompson by calling 626-7105. Artist adds his flair The paintings can take up to a year My two cents By Brad Denney music director KWCR Jack Black and Kyle Gass are the self-proclaimed greatest band in the world called "Tenacious D." Their new movie "Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny" and its soundtrack are exactly alike because the album is recorded straight from the movie itself. One song, "Papagenu, (He's My Sassafrass)" is about his mushroom-eating drug trip where Black meets Bigfoot and believes it's his dad. The lyrics say, "These lyrics don't make sense," it's true. The Pick of Destiny soundtrack is a funny for some and offensive for others. If you have heard songs by Tenacious D unedited and were not offended, this album is for you. By Abong Bain correspondent | The Signpost After decades of painting and drawing, local artist Gary Bateman still finds joy in art. At the age of Years later, while attending Santa Barbara City College in California, Bateman had an experience that would forever change his art and life. During an art class taught by a well-known artist, Bateman said he and the professor got into a heated argument. The class was assigned to draw a still life of a bowl of fruit and wine bottle. When Bateman was done drawing the picture, he decided to add to the picture. "I wanted to embellish the art," Bateman said. "It was just too plain for me." He started to add flying stars coming from the wine bottle and other things to give the painting some zing. to fully harden and dry. When his professor saw the painting, she told him to change it 16, Bateman discovered his artistic because it didn'tfitthe assignment. abilities in an art class in high Bateman argued saying he had school. He found art was easier done the assignment - he had just for him than most of the class. merely added his flair. That's when he decided art was See "Bateman" page 6 something he could do. Davis Campus' first film festival story as much as acting or even more so," Wiggins said. Wiggins began making short year when Jessica Sins, director of movies with a group of friends a By Julie Thompson diversity, suggested the thought. of years ago, and has been a&e correspondent The Signpost The council agreed that the couple active in makingfilmsever since. idea was a great opportunity for For WSU student Brandy Film festivals, such as students interested infilm,and Holm, movie making came from Sundance, have been a growing would be fun for others to attend her involvement in a junior high event offering opportunities to and enjoy the works of fellow drama class where she realized inspired film makers around the students. she could write her own plays. She world, and now at Weber State The council posted flyers began writing screenplays, and University's Annual Film Festival. around campus, and asked that would gather friends to direct and The public is invited to attend submitted films be G or PG rated make movies. the Film Festival Friday, Nov. 17, at and between five and 10 minutes Holm submitted two films: 7 p.m. in Room 301 at the Weber in length. "Into the Wild," and "Growth: my State University Davis Campus. Matthew Wiggins, a WSU two years." "Into the Wild" was The event is free, and those criminal justice major, submitted made to give the average WSU attending will see 10 films that three short films: "The Parody," student a laugh to see parking include comedy, mystery, sci-fi, "Scarecrow" and'AHappy Ending," services, while the second is a and documentary genres. which are stories primarily driven more heartfelt movie based on the The idea for a WSU film festival by visuals. experiences she has had while her "I think that the best movies are was shaped during a Davis Student Council event planning for this those which use visuals to tell the See "Film" page 6 Films made completely by students Jazz Ensemble shows off theiruswinging style Bv Cristel' Romero correspondent | The Signpost expectko -have a good time. The audience will have fun and it is a really great way to diversify the type of music that they listen to." The big band era occurred between the years 1935-1945. During those years, jazz was very popular in terms of the pop music today. Donald Keipp, WSU Professor in the Performing Arts' department, said a lot of the, xusic featured isfromthis time, Weber State University's Browning Center Allred Theater will be hosting the WSU Jazz Ensemble Nov. 21. The concert will feature the jazz music of the big-band era. The WSU Jaz^ Ensemble will be bringing bapk music from such big names such as Benny (jbodman, Coijnt Basie, Glenn Miller arid mafty more. Jazz has "The era was filled influenced many musical genres, our pop music is considered to ahd, artists '.with various musical be today," Dr. Keipp said; "Back stylesvWhen listeners understand then it was Benny Goodman, ' the role that jazz has in American Count Basie, and Artie Shaw. All music history, it makes hearing it these guys were playing swing more meaningful. music and were on top. That was Matt Myler plays the lead alto the popular music." sax for the WSU Jazz Ensemble. Tickets for the concert can be He said he feels students can purchased by calling 1 -800-WSU''enjoy the music no matter their TICKETS, or be purchased one age or background. hour before curtain at 7:30 p.rn. "Jazz is amazing," Myler said, at the Browning Center Box "It is one of the mosPldiverse Office.The cos t is $4.50and$3.50; es of music out mere. Tftat is those with military identification an element college stu<Efents can can receive the student price. really appreciate." if Children eight years and older « Many of the songs flayed will are welcome to attend. appeal to audiences;of all ages "This concert isforan older and genders. ;> generation, but that doesn't mean "This is the kind of music that that everyone won't recognize never gets old," Myler said. a tune and be able to enjoy the Some pieces played in- the music," Keipp said- "It might not concert will feature vocals. by be something to sing along to, but Krista Griffith, a WSU freshman if you listen to the melody, then' majoring in vocal pedagogy. ally feel the music." y c "Jazz is something liiat definitely drawyou in if youallow Youcin contact reporter Cristel it to," Griffith said. "Anyone can Romero by calling 626-//05. Extra Fea ures Art Exhibit Stewart Library will hold the Annual 2006-2007 Art Exhibition of the Weber State University Faculty, Staff and Alumni on Nov. 13, 2006 May 4,2007. The exhibit includes visual arts from many genres including: photographs, drawings, paintings and some 3-D wood and abstract pieces. The opening reception is Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2007 Stewart Library entry, atrium and middle levels. Library hours are Moa-Thut 7 am to 11 p.m., Fri. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat. 9 am. to 8 p.m., and Sun. 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Voices Associated Actors and Technicians (AAT), an organization of Weber State University's Performning Arts Deptartment, will present three one-act plays written and directed by WSU theatre students Nov. 28, 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, with student ID, are $4. They will be available at the door for S5. The plays will be: "Oceans: All I Ever Wanted" is by Carl W. Bluford, "Altostratus City" by Tyson Baker and "Lullaby" by Scott Tuckfield. The works will be submitted to the American College Theatre Festival's original one act writing competition. The plays are not suitable for children under 12. Monday Night Madness 58 for 2 his of Ixnvling including shoes 6pm lo ypm 4 peison minimum Hilltop Bowling Lanes -MOO W3Ghino<°n Blvd Ogdon. Ut EUMO3 Two Dollar Tuesday 32 games S2 shoes From noon to 11pm BUY ONE GET \ ONE FREE \ I I l i l l | One IHT |Ji p.i>n |in H.iy iir,! v.iliil lur lime buwliiii' Guitar Ensemble String Chamber Artistic Jam Weber State University Department presents a free Guitar Ensemble on Monday, Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in die Browning Center Allred Theater. The Guitar Ensemble is directed by Todd Woodbury. It is open to the public, children eight years and older are welcome. The concert features duets, trios and quartets, as well as solo performances by individual members. They will be joined by guest Cristine Jennings, playing the viola da gamba. The program will feature Renaissance, Baroque and early Classical music. Weber State University Department of Performing Arts presents WSU String Chamber Ensembles Tuesday, 28 Nov. at 7:30 p.m. Held in the Room 136 of the Browning Center, the event is free and open to public. Children eight years and older are welcome to attend. Performers are WSU string students playing in trios and quartets. For more information about this program, contact Michael Palumbo, 626-6991 or mpalumbo@weber.edu. Thursday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the Davis Campus Student Council will hold an "Art, Poetry, Music lam." The event will take place at the Weber Su*i.e University Davis campus. Everyone is invited to watch, perform and/or display their work. Those who would like to participate can show up in the Haven. (2nd floor, west side of the building) at 4:30 p.m. to sign-up. Or call/e-mail Adrienne Gillespie at 395-3514 or adriennegillespie@weber.edu to sign-up in advance. 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