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Show Friday, September 15, 2006 Page 5 Arts & Entertainment The Signpost BENNCTT'S BOMB Diqcuy "Metaphor" is a gem By Molly Bennett a&e editor | The Signpost A gem is hidden within this University establishment. For 25 years now, WSU students from several disciplines and colleges have published a journal of their artistic accomplishments. It is called "Metaphor." According to the editors of the book, Tyler K. Telford and Kyle Charlesworth, it is unique for an undergraduate journal to publish on campus, for 25 years nonetheless. That makes this book like a gem, if you will, and it goes to show that this school and community is sparkling with talent. It contains poetry, writings from the National Undergraduate Literature Conference, music, academic and creative writings, and pictures of different visual art projects. This 25th edition is special because it has recent works of former staff members in a section called "Silver Edition." I discovered this treasure and I attempted to play the musical piece on page 39, "March", written by Susan C. Spendlove on the piano. I am sure it is beautiful. That, along with the beautiful works in "Metaphor", is why it is included in the Bomb diggity hall o* fame. It's all Greek to WSU Greek Orthodox Church. The festival originated as correspondent | The Signpost support for the Classical Greek Those looking to curb an Theatre production that is appetite for food, music, hosted by WSU Department entertainment, and a unique of Performing Arts, but has learning experience can find now become a venue that departments all of this at the Greek Festival. involves many their disciplines. The Weber State University and The festival will include a Honors Program and theDepartment of Performing series of lectures, a readers performance of Arts present the Ninth Annual theatre Greek Festival in conjunction Aristophanes' Peace for a mature with the Classical Greek audience, and the Classical Theatre production. Theatre Festival for 2006. Greek This year's production, This will also be the ninth Elektra", is year the festival has been "Euripedes' Classic Greek Theatre, scheduled to coincide with the Ogden Community Greek but is designed towards a Food Festival, which is hosted modern American audience. James Svendsen, Dramaturge by the Holy Transfiguration By Julie Thompson of the Classical Greek Theatre for thirty six years, said that there is a new translation and new director used each year, so no production is ever the same as one done before. Svendsen said that the production is quite relevant towardsaculJcgeaudienceandthe traumatic times of young adults. Hesaidthisyeartheproduction involves a great deal of music and is enjoyable for everyone. The festival will include Greek constellation siories presented by the Ott Planetarium. Dr. Stacy Palen, of Ott's Planetarium, said the Greeks were the first inWestern tradition to systematically observe and experiment, to think that if you wanted to know something about nature, you should go outside to observe and , experiment. "The Greek worldview is part of our worldview," said Palen, "and their stories and traditions help us understand them, and thus understand ourselves." The festival hosts a number of events, including a panel discussion sponsored by the student Anthropology Club, titled "As Rich as Coresus: Greek Traders in the Ancient World." The club hosts an hour long event that will include discussion about Greek coins and the information they provide about Greek trade, economics, and political ties; and those who attend will also enjoy wonderful Greek foods made by club members. Dr. Robert Fudge, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, will be presenting a paper entitled "Mimesis, Katharsis, and Empathy: Reflections on Morality and Metallica." Fudge will be discussing You can reach reporter Julie Thompson by calling 626-7105. u GREEK FESTIWK CHiDULl f\f\/C 18 Sept, MOD., 1:00 pm. Greek Astronomy and Star Myths Liiid Lecture Hall h'-1- *•.•--'• •> •'.*•,', •"•' 19Sepl,Tucs., ifOOpm. Greek Science and Mathematics T h e Greek Atomists and their World" and "Greek Mathematics and the Axiomatic Method Special Collections/library The Covenant PG-13 22 Sept, Fri, 4:30 pm The Covenant, which stars some "hunky" guys and a couple "hottie" girls, is geared toward an audience who can really appreciate the difficult life of a rich, good-looking Barbara Smith and Nicol Razon play the parts of Klytemnestra and Elektra in the Greek Theatre Festival warlock with "seductive" powers. play "Euripides' Elektra." For tickets call 1-800-WSU-TIKS or visit www.weber.edu/PerformingArts. The lack of quality acting, plot development and any interesting dialogue is made up for in supernatural spell scenes and a cute kissing scene. (I'm a girl). As seems to be the trend these days, the flik ends with a lead into an implied sequel. Yay. The wicked witch apparently ISN'T dead. By Heidi LeBaron Lydia Wu has had many years University in Ithaca, NY and It is not as scary as the trailers a&e reporter | The Signpost of experience and training in the Chinese Young Artist may lead you to believe. They added piano from across the country. Competition in Washington DC. the classichorror movie scenes (the Maybe, in a more perfect Born in Taiwan, MsWu began Today Ms Wu has a bachelors lady showering, the nightmare) for world, people would have playing piano at a very young and a masters degree in no apparent benefit to the plot. the music of their choice as age. In fact she was so young piano performance from I would say the movie is worth a soundtrack for their life. she doesn't know what got her the University of Georgia. a rental for a teenage slumber From classrooms to interested in piano in the first She is currently one party and 1.5 black cat paws. conference rooms, place. "1 don't remember," Wu paper away from receiving harmony would fill the air. said. "I was about three years old her doctorate degree. The high-pitched, monotone when my mother saw me playing Ms. Wu said she encourages whir of a computer would be on the piano keys and she decided artists to stay in school for the replaced with a soothing song. I could start taking lessons." support colleges give to the arts. Motorcycle engines would Her family was already very Opportunities like Tuesday's be accompanied by the suitable involved in music so when, concert sponsored by WSU tunes, car horns would inspire, at the age of seven, Ms Wu provide a way for her to develop appropriate background moved with her family to the and demonstrate her talent. By Brad Denney music would play everywhere United States, she continued Having lived in Utah for Music Director | KWCR from some unseen speaker. her studies in New York City. one year, Wu is becoming very ARRGH matey! Gather But since life isn't perfect, The move was difficult for involved in supporting classical 'round and hear this true talc the Weber State University is her at first. "When I moved to music in the community. of musical genius. I tell you putting forth their best effort New York, 'A is for apple, B is Aside from many faculty about a double album, it be with the faculty concert series. for boy, C is for cat' was all the performances here at Weber called "Rogue's Gallery - Pirate Presenting Ms. Lydia Mong- English I knew," Ms. Wu said. State, she also said she will be Ballads, Sea Songs and Chanteys." YiWu, solo classical pianist, in a Language and culture performing at the Ogdcn Tree For the past few years, Johnny free concert open to the public differences made it difficult for House Museum for the Sempre Depp has been associated with at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Sep 19, her to get started in elementary Musical Society November 5. beingapirate. Nowheisfascinated in the Val A. Browning Center. school, but her piano studies Denying any claim to prestige, with pirate folklore and fables. With pieces such as Brahms remained uninhibited. Ms Wu gives of herself freely Along with Pirate's of the Rhapsodies: Opus 79 and She studied in the studio of wherever she can. "I'm just a Caribbean director, GoreVerbinski, Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu, Mr. Shou-Ping Chou and by normal person doing what I love." Depp has brought together the Lydia Wu's performance will age seventeen had given many who's who of the most important add music for life in the Allred notable solo performances You can reach reporter Heiin popular music offering unique Theater, at least for one evening. at such venues as Cornell di LeBaron at 626-7105. interpretations of classic sea songs. Bono, of U2, sings a chantey called "Dying Sailor to His Shipmates," one of my personal favorites out of an incredible line-up of 43 tracks. Other great songs that are included are performed by Sting, Rufus Wainwright, Nick Cave, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams and a host of other maverick artists. The Weber State University Following the release of their Weber Stale University HomeGenerally, these songs are not chapter of Amnesty International latest album "And then it got ugly," coming week 2006 will begin Sep what these artists would originally will present a film as part of a film RhinoBucketwillperform Wednes- 15 at 6 p.m. with a huge party. sing; these songs are actual pirate festival on Monday Sep 18, at 7 day, Sep 20, 8 p.m. at Kamikaze's. The Student Associaballads, sea songs and chanteys p.m. in the Student Union buildLocated at 2404 Adams Ave. in tion will hold the party with the artists own artistic flare. ing Rm. 347 (by The Gallery). Ogden, Kamikaze's is a private club at the University Village. I would recommend this album The film is by U.S fil- for members. Cost is $7 and you The party will have a barbequc, to people who axe interested in maker Eugene Jarecki. must beat least 2 lyearsold to enter. foam pit, Jell-o slide, sand vollearning old songs that are done THe film takes an inside look leyball, and ultimate frisbee. by artists they are familiar with. at the American war machine A D.J. will be playing some Levi Peterson will reading from rocking music and they will Four paarghrs be the and explores how The United reward for this album. States of America got herself in his recently published autobiogra- show Mission Impossible 3. different war situations and pos- phy "A Rascal by Nature, A Christian After the game on Saturday sible solutions during these times by Yearning" Sep 21,11:30 a.m. in the Sep 16 students can paint 25th for society and the government. Stewart Library in Special Collections Street and the "W" will be lit. Allred Theater Faculty piano concert Award-winning pianist Lydia Wu will perform for free My two cents Why We Fight Rhino Bucket Book signing «gpcg? the moral implications of Metallica's music, and will address the debate between Plato and Aristotle on the moral effects of the imitative arts. "Virtually every aspect of the Western culture (including science, philosophy, art, and politics) can trace its roots to the Greeks. So no matter your field of study, it is worth attending the Festival," Fudge said. Jennings said that those planning on participating in the Festival's events should consider attending the orientation, presented by James Svendsen, titled "EverythingYou Need to Know to Understand the Show, BC 136." It will help make sense of the Festival and the- events attended. "You pay for college, you might as well get your moneys worth and take advantage of extra things outside the classroom," Jennings said. Homecoming ^ / Greek Philosophy Today: Mimesis, Kalharsis, and Empathy "Mimesis, Katharsis, and Empathy: Reflections on Morality and Metallica" in conjunction with Nous Social Science Bldg., Room 235 *1 ' | i i 25 Sept, Moil, noon Anthropology: panel discussion: As Rich as Croesus: Creek Traders in the Ancient World. ;•.» , ;, , Social Science Bldg., Room 103 2f>Sept,Tues. 1:00 pin. c Tragedy Tomorrow, Comedy Today: Aristophanes' Peace Creek Readers Theatre T performance of a comedy by Aristophanes. I -;;• (Mature themes & Language) • • ^ ;• :: Special Collections, Stewart Library '•/ •-' v^ 2 7 Sept, Wed, 1:00 pm. . ;•' 'v~ Greek Music; Room 210 Val A. Browning Centef for the Performing Arts i ) : ; -}t- '•'& 27 Sept, Wed, 6:30 pm I'i %ifj" Orientation for Euripides' Elektra show ^ ' • , BC136 • ; • • -• 27 Sept, Wed, 7:30 pm Classical Greek Theatre Production: Euripides' Elektra Austad Auditorium, Tickets $8.50/$5.50 Masters of Indian instrumental music to perform at Peery's Egyptian Theater this weekend By Amanda Maloney a&e correspondent | The Signpost Internationally acclaimed artists from India are playing Saturday Sep 16, at Peery's Egyptian Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd. in Ogden. Masters of Indian Instrumental Music is far from a misleading title for the performance. "This concert is for anyone who loves music, especially from around the world," said Priti Kumar. She and her husband are former WSU professors and both are from India. Kumar said, "A concert like this in a large Indian city would be full with thousands of people." Considering the experiences and credentials of all three of these musicians, the fact that these talented artists will be in Ogden is an opportunity to hear quality Indian instrumental music. Ustad Aashish Khan, who plays the Indian musical instrument the sarode, comes from a very prestigiousbackgroundofmusicians. His grandfather Acharya Baba Allauddin Khan, a legend in Indian music history, started training Aashish when he was five years old. He first performed publicly with his grandfather on the All Indian Radio national program in New Delhi when he was 13 years old. That same year they performed in Calcutta. Khan is known as one of India's greatest living Sarode players. Khan has Dlaved for manv movies and collaborated with many western musicians, such as Eric Clapton and Ringo Star. He also teaches the Sarode and North Indian classical music at the California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Singh is a Communications professor for Weber State University. He is originally from Northern India "It will be an interesting program because of the different artists and instruments," he said. "It is more classical Indian music." Some of the instruments that will be played at the performance are the Sarode and the Tabla, both originating from India. The Sarode looks like a small guitar shaped instrument. There are 25 metal strings, 8 main strings, and 15 sympathetic strings. It has a wide tonal range and a very unique sound. The Sarode is played with a Java, a device made of coconut shell. The Tabla is a percussion instrument. It is made up of two drums, one larger man the other and is played with the fingers to create many different tones and pitches. Other performers for Saturday night's show are: Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, and Aiam A. Khan. Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri is one of the most highly respected Tabla players in die World. He is also a teacher at the California Institute of Arts in Los Angeles and has a rigorous See Peery's page 10 |