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Show «•-* A14 Life MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2007 . THE COLLEGE TIMES Woodbury's Art for Life benefit Proceeds to help UVSC s fine arts Lindsay Johnson Life writer Sandwiched in between mega retail stores Gap and Nordstrom in the University Mall is a most unexpected cultural experience sponsored by UVSC Many students are unaware of the existence of the off-campus Woodbury Art Museum, home to a multitude of works by professional artists across Utah. From Nov. 2 until Dec. 14, artworks will no longer be exclusively for viewing pleasure; the museum will host its first "Art for Life" benefit exhibition and auction, which is free and open to the public. Silent bidding for the items will begin Nov. 19 and conclude Dec. 7. "There is a wide range of prices that will suit many budgets, and purchased works will be available just in time for Christmas," said Woodbury Art Museum Director Marcus Vincent. Vincent said the minimum bid for each item is 25 percent off the regular retail value. Proceeds from the silent auction will contribute to the formation of an endowment for the Woodbury Art Museum, as well as initial funds for the construction of the proposed Fine and Performing Arts Center on the UVSC campus. More than 70 professional artists donated items for this particular event, which is sponsored by UVSC; The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, and the Utah Arts Council. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. What: AnfoiLife benefit gallery Where: Woodbury Art Museum, University Mall When: Open Monday through Friday, 11am to / p m. Silent auction Friday, New 16 at 6 p.m. Open to public Cost: free For more information, Gil (SO!) 426-6199 or VIMI wwv.' uvsc.edu/museum Miirk Johnston/College Times These pieces of art are among the contributions from Utah artists towards a benefit exhibition and silent auction to be held at Woodbury Art. Mark Johnston/College Times Photo credit: Nintendo.com Super Metroid on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, METROID from A10 where scientists could con- an interesting experience, duct research to find ways as the game doesn't tell you that Metroids can benefit where to go, specifically, just mankind. that you have a goal to fulfill. As she is leaving to purWith power-ups like sue another bounty, she re- the speed run, ice laser, and ceives a transmission from grappling hook, Samus cerCeres and returns to find that tainly has a lot to accomplish the Space Pirates, a group of to save the little Matroid. baddies that want to use the The controls are well Metroids to do wrong unto tuned, and everything flows the universe, have attacked smoothly. There are some the colony and stole the lar- instances in the game where vae. She chases them back to Samus will find herself havtheir home world of Zebes, ing to do a speed run through and proceeds to battle the three or more segments of a nefarious pirates on their level to gain access to a new own turf until she rescues the area, causing the player to helpless Metroid. pay close attention and have Most of the fun of excellent timing when exeMetroid is the weapon sys- cuting jumps and grapples to tem. Throughout the game, overcome the obstacles beSamus will discover power- tween point A and point B. ups that make her stronger, That type of responsive, faster and more dangerous. "turn-on-a-dime" type of All of that ties in well with play makes for some very inthe progression of the game tense boss fights, where any itself; for when you acquire wrong move can cause a lot certain power-ups, you ac- of damage. cess new parts of the map In summation, Super that were previously not Metroid is a worthwhile play, passable. and anyone owning a Wii (or So, suppose that there perhaps an SNES emulator is door that requires a spe- on his or her PC) should defcific laser power-up to open initely check it out. After all, it, Samus must explore the that helpless Metroid isn't already-accessible areas to going to save itself. find said power up in order to continue farther. This dynamic makes for season passes as OPENING DAY 15 NOV. ^ No Brainer (A.K.A. College Pass) [Ages 19-25, or students of any age Eking at least 6 college crafts) Early renewal price: $409 by Nov.5 Early price: $439 by Nov. 5 Regular price: $500 Weekday Season Pass* Locals Only Cherry Picker Pass* Early renewal price: $539 by Nov. 12 5.DAY Early price: 3619 by Ncv. 12 Early price: $234 by Nov. 12 Regular price: $700 R e g ^ price: $289 *V^id ever/ dey but Seturtsy end Dec 25-31 »Not vrid Dec. 2&3i anj Feb. IB-IB andFeb. 1&-1S Locals Only Super Cherry Pass (A.K.A. E-Coupon Pass] Adult Season Pass Early renewal price: S789 by Ncv, 12 Early price; $85S by Nov, 12 Regular price: £999 •. r • ' T *z r- Early price: $55.60 per day by Nov. 12 Regular price: $61.80 per day C.VNVONS wwvj.thecanyans.com • 435,615.3410 |