What up, , Today is Friday, August 27, 2004.
And this is StarNet's entertainment news letter, your guide to upcoming concerts, movies and plays, as well as restaurants to check out, DVDs to rent and other nuggets that are sure to induce general gaiety. And now, thanks to the Arizona Legislature, you have an extra hour of gaiety each night! CALENDAR For the complete list of activities over the next week, go to: http://www.dailystarcalendar.com/ Tonight's top picks: Indie-rock group Sebadoh at Club Congress Doors open at 9 p.m. $10 http://www.dailystarcalendar.com/cgi-bin/calendar/view.cgi?date=2004-8-27&id=4&event_id=35052 Salsa dance and Latin motion class El Parador Restaurant Live Band starts at 9:30 p.m. with Dance Class at 10:15 p.m. $5 http://www.dailystarcalendar.com/cgi-bin/calendar/view.cgi?date=2004-8-27&id=4&event_id=34969 International Arts Society Film Series: "Big Night" (1996) A story of two Italian brothers trying to save their restaurant, The Paradise. Directed by Campbell Scott and Stanley Tucci. UA Campus Integrated Learning Center, Room 120 7:30 p.m. Free http://www.dailystarcalendar.com/cgi-bin/calendar/view.cgi?date=2004-8-27&id=4&event_id=35672 MOVIES Review: Get a kick out of Hero, Jet Li's new thoughtful martial arts flick "Hero" thrashes its way into your adrenal glands with a flying dove kick, mercilessly grinding out thrills with brutal, yet elegant precision. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_index/35879.php Review: Control Room provides insight into some graphic differences The best cinematic dig at Fox News Channel's claims of fairness and balance isn't made in Robert Greenwald's focused slam at Rupert Murdoch's media empire, the DVD-release "Outfoxed." ***TONIGHT*** A panel discussion follows tonight's 7:20 p.m. showing. It is sponsored by The Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Arizona and the Tucson Cinema Foundation. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_index/35800.php Hottie role can make or break career When an actor or actress answers media types' questions about what led him or her to take a certain role, the answer usually has something to do with being intrigued by the character, challenged in some way or always wanting to work with the director, co-star, etc. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_movies/35876.php What to see and when? A common dilemma. Luckily we have theater listings and movie times just a click away http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_movies/ So you found a flick. Does it suck? Check our archive of reviews http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_movies/ MUSIC/CONCERTS In concert: Audio Karate's chops more seasoned Guitarist Art Barrios of the So-Cal punk band Audio Karate has noticed a lack of certain creature comforts while on the road: A warm bed. Home-cooked meals. In a recent phone interview from New York City, a deficiency in personal hygiene seemed to be foremost on his mind. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_music/35767.php ***QUICK TAKE*** Audio Karate in concert Featuring: Tsunami Bomb, Time in Malta and Pipedown When: 7 p.m. Thursday Where: The Rock, 136 N. Park Ave. Tickets: $10 through Ticketmaster, 321-1000 The 2004 Projekt Revolution Tour: Linkin Park's diversity project Nice guys don't always finish last. Linkin Park, arguably the most popular rock band of the day, proves the point. While many bands seem to do everything they can to avoid being known as nice guys, the six members of n� metal rap rock group Linkin Park seem to invite the image. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_music/35724.php ***COMING UP*** 'Vote for Change' tour tickets go on sale tomorrow Tickets go on sale Saturday for the much-ballyhooed and oh-so-timely "Vote for Change" tour's Phoenix stop. Arizona gets Crosby Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Keb' Mo' and Jack Johnson when the tour pulls into Cricket Pavilion on Sept. 29. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_music/35746.php COMEDY Red Grant to bring def comedy to Latin jam tomorrow night Red Grant will likely stick out like an apple in a basket of oranges Saturday when he takes the Desert Diamond Casino stage. The black comedian, comedy writer/producer/director and BET network personality will surround himself with top-notch - and hilarious - Latin comedians when the Latin Comedy Explosion stops at the Desert Diamond Casino's Entertainment Center. http://www.azstarnet.com/dailystar/relatedarticles/35885.php ***QUICK TAKE*** Latin Comedy Explosion Starring: Noe Gonzalez, Michael Montijo, Charles Sanchez and special guest Red Grant When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Desert Diamond Casino, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, off Interstate 19 Cost: $15 in advance through the casino box office, 393-2799; $20 day of show UNDER 21 Engine Down cranks up rock in all-ages show Tuesday Mayday! Mayday! The rock band Engine Down is set to land at Solar Culture, 31 E. Toole Ave., Tuesday. The Virginia-based quartet will be joined by fellow rockers Brazil for this all-ages show. The music starts at 9 p.m., and tickets are $8. 884-0874 http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_u21/35768.php STAYING IN New TV season starts whenever If you've been watching NBC's multichannel Olympics coverage like a die-hard sports fan - scouring daily newspaper TV listings and Internet sites to find your favorite sport - you're already in training for the start of the 2004-2005 fall TV season. Whenever that is. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_stayingin/36033.php AZNIGHTBUZZ Get your buzz on with Sweetwater - story and MP3 �I�ll need to get a ride with you," said Ernie out of the middle of nowhere. We were waiting for his turn to sing Karaoke at the AmVet Post #15 at 7th St. and Broadway in South Phoenix Wednesday night. "I live at 13th and Pima on the west side,� he followed. "I wish I would have known you were going to need a ride, Ernie," I said. "I have to leave early, before you sing the last time, sorry." http://www.aznightbuzz.com/ STARNET POLL Now that Kirsten Dunst is again single, where should she go romantically? See your choices and vote at http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_index/ Have a great weekend! See you at 1:55 a.m. -- Produced by Andrew Satter, Online Producer -- To subscribe under another e-mail address or to unsubscribe, go to http://www.azstarnet.com/newsletter ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. 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