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Chris
Webb/The
Collegian
Hole
in the Wall, located on Harry Hines in Dallas, is a place
to grab a burger, relax and let the blues take over.
Rebirth
of Blues
Blues
seeping into metroplex,
indicating rebirth
of old genre
by
Chris Webb
nw news editor
(Final in a four-part series on the rebirth of the
blues)
The DFW area is filled with a vibrant
array of blues clubs, jams and restaurants
featuring blues artists. The selections
below are not necessarily the best around,
but they are a fair representation of
the diversity of the blues scene in the
DFW area. Whether one is looking for
a hip place for a fancy date, a large
concert hall to catch a favorite musician
or just a cool club to hang out and hear
some good music, this sampling of venues
has something for everyone.
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Student
artists cited for works on SE,
NE
Artists
on NE and SE campuses
were awarded prizes and
ribbons for their achievement
in their respective art
shows.
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Renaissance
festival celebrates ye olde reflections
of past
by
Katie Hudson-Martinez
feature editor
Hear ye, Hear ye;
come one, come all to the 28th annual Scarborough
Renaissance Festival, a celebration of America’s English roots
and all-around good time.
The festival, a recreation of the first Scarborough fairs in 16th century England,
is a perfect weekend destination for young and old alike. There really is something
for everyone in the 35-acre “village.”
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The
Raconteurs Consolers
of the Lonely (4.5
stars)
Jack White’s side project, The Raconteurs, released its second
album, Consolers of the Lonely.
The CD sounds like one big jam session—just a group of musicians
having a blast.
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Son
of Rambow (4.5
stars)
Son of Rambow,
a film celebrating friendships, imagination
and the ’80s, is the most genuine and
charming comedy of the spring.
Will (Bill Milner) lives a sheltered life. His religious sect doesn’t allow
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might have missed...
The Kite Runner (4
stars)
The Kite Runner might not be as
powerful as its novel counterpart, but
it is still an affecting story worthy of
the silver screen.
Amir (Zekeria Ebrahimi) was born of privilege in Afganistan, but he always feels
his father, Baba (Homayoun Ershadi), favored the servant’s son, Hassan
(Ahmad Khan Mahmidzada). |
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Whimsical
Rambow thrills
inner
child
by
Sara Pintilie
entertainment editor
It took eight years, but Son of Rambow finally gets its shot to be the
next indie darling in selected theaters.
Director Garth Jennings and producer Nick Goldsmith were in town early April
for the 2008 AFI International Film Festival in Dallas to promote their new film,
due May 2.
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Comic
book
robots
back
into
action
with
return
of
Scud
by
John
Mayfield
reporter
Comic fans rejoice!
Once again “It’s cool to be a robot.”
One of the most underground, sought-after and bizarre action-packed comics from
the ’90s has risen from the grave.
SCUD: The Disposable Assassin has
reappeared on the comic shelves.
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Dancers
perfect kaleidoscope
by
Michelle Terronez
reporter
As finals approach,
the South dance department is treating
everyone—students, faculty, staff—to a weekend getaway.
This weekend before exams begin, the dance department will present its final
dance program of the school year, the Third Annual Kaleidoscope Dance Concert.
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SE
students
relishes
acting
through
professional
levels
by
Katie
Hudson-Martinez
feature editor
Holding her breath,
she waits for the curtain to rise, but
it is not fear that has left her breathless but sheer joy and excitement.
Courtney Morris, a theater major on SE Campus, is performing in her ninth stage
play now through May 4 at the Pantagleize Theatre Co. in east Fort Worth.
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