Page 5 A IE Thursday October 6, 1994 A & E News Release Intelligent Entertainment or Wacky Concordia Fine Arts Department- Oct. 11 - Nov. 18—Dick Wehr, from St. Louis and an alumnus of Concordia, will be displaying his Slap-stick What's Your Pleasure? sculpture exhibit in the Music Building gallery. Oct. 15—There will be a reception for the Wehr exhibit, also in the Music Building gallery from 12:00 happy, even today. Mar, Mall of America, and elsewhere. by Wendy FitzHenry p.m. - 1:30 p.m. There is never really a dull moment in "Quiz BUT...if you are in the mood for a few Oct.16, 1994—Our very own and loved Dr. Kathryn Robert Redford's latest directing endeavor, Show." The acting is wonderful, and if you can get laughs, check out 'Wagons East." Yes, this is John Schenk will be performing for us works by Bach, past Rob Morrow's accent, you may actually enjoy Candy's last film, and you can't foresee his Loeillet, Walton and Locklair on her harpsichord in "Quiz Show," is nothing less than a solid, fascinat- the Theatre Arts Center - Room 111 at 3:30 p.m. ing look at life in the 50's. The acting is believable every member of the cast. The real star to watch in untimely death, except in one small scene that (for the most part), the plot is engrossing, and this film, however, is the simply gorgeous, Ralph they seem to have spliced together. There are a Off-Campus Events- Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos! This celebration Redford's directing eye is appealing and mature. (pronounced "Rafe") Fiennes as Charles Van lot of recycled comedy bit in this film, but it's Doren, the manufactured favorite who beats out good for a lot of laughs—and hey, who can beat sterns from pre-Columbian rituals of the natives of The story is that of the top-rated show in the Mexico, Central and South America interwoven in late 1950's, called "Twenty-One." It seems that the Herb Stempel (John Turturro) and starts the dis- Roseville 4's prices?! Be sure to see this one some- the Catholic beliefs of their colonizers. The first two show's network, NBC, and sponsor, Geritol, had a aster rolling. You might remember Fiennes from time. The neurotic Richard Lewis and zany Robert days of November are spent honoring the spirits of their departed loved ones, who are thought to come say in who won and who lost. Because of a drop "Schindler's List"; he played the ugly, rather large, Picardo (Dr. Richard from "China Beach") round- back to their homes and graves for nourishment to and disgusting commander of the labor camp in off the cast of this wimpy group of westerners in ratings, the show's producers provided the keep them steady on their journey in the hereafter. answers to the prize contestants, and told them which Schindler's Jews worked. Well, he lost the who are heading back home (to the East) after the This is Chicano culture to enjoy and learn from and when to end their winning streak (Yes, the weight, and looks the part of a well-bred, wealthy, mighty West becomes just a bit too mighty. If you is accessible to us, here at Concordia. college literature professor. This film is good. I don't see it on the large screen, be sure to rent Oct. 12—There will be a reception at the Bee line Nielsen family was controlling the television even and pARTs Gallery (Free Admission) from 6:30 p.m. would recommend it to anyone who loves game this one for a final tribute to John Candy. at that time). These kids weren't playing for pen- to 9 p.m. shows, Ralph Fiennes (he's going far!), or a finely Next week, Marc, with his humor and wacki- nies, either. The monetary prizes contestants Oct. 14—A lecture on Dia de Los Muertos will be were walking away with would make anyone directed piece. "Quiz Show" is currently at Har ness, will return. 9 held by guest artist Jose Narezo at pARTs Gallery (free admission) Nov. 5—Procession from Whittier Park to the Bee line, ending with an outdoor presentation with In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre and Teatre del Pueblo. This begins at 6:00 p.m. At 9:00 p.m., there will be a dance at the Bee Line for $5 admission. For more information, call 627-4444. 9 g<6 James Ensor and Particle Man in Istanbul 4‘ Anyway, now that I have finished that whole and, heck, what's wrong with a little change now get to hear some good music. Take a walk to mess of particles and painters, maybe I can tell and again, anyway? Applause records on Snelling and use their listen- you a little about the new album. If you couldn't guess my final thoughts ing station; they'll let you listen to whatever you by Brian Wilhorn For "John Henry, 'They Might Be Giants' already, here they are. Check out "John Henry" want. John Flansburgh and John Linnell have been and see what you think. Also, don't forget their For an even quicker fix of TMBG, don't forget Just tonight, I was walking through the joined by a full band instead of the occasional other albums, "Apollo 18," "Flood," and to call dial-a-song. Just dial x899 for the voice mail Minneapolis Institute of Art and noticed a won- guest musician or two on all of their previous "Lincoln"—just to name a few. Believe it or not, system and mailbox 5853. Your comments and derful painting by Belgian artist James Ensor. I albums. The result is really a break from what they they have more than "Particle Man" and "Istanbul suggestions are welcomed and appreciated, and apologize for not remembering the name of the have been doing, musically anyway. They certain- (Not Constantinople)." They are pretty funny guys I'll change the song every couple of days or so. 9 piece, but trust me, it was marvelous and aesthet- ly have not lost the unique sense of humor and who can give you a good laugh, and you'll even ically pleasing. I was just so excited by recognizing signature lyrics that sometimes make no sense at the name of a painter in the museum, that the title all. Case in point: "Standing in my yard where they slipped my mind. tore down the garage to make room for the torn Earlier today, I popped in one of my favorite down garage I'm looking for my car but I must've videotapes and re-witnessed Particle Man doing sold my car when I needed to buy an electric the things a particle can, Triangle Man hating organ." Hmmm. Particle Man, Universe Man and his happy land, Don't think that They Might Be Giants are and Person Man hit on the head with a frying pan. simply goofballs with a little too much time on Then I saw an incredible robbery and even- their hands. They are great musicians with incred- tual recovery of the famous Maltese Duck in the ibly creative minds. They have done a wide vari- town of Istanbul (not Constantinople). ety, from "Fingertips," a sarcastic series of ten-sec- So what's the connection? The second two ond mini songs on "Apollo 18," to "Jessica," a obviously belong to They Might Be Giants, whose cover of an old Allman Brothers Band song, to songs "Particle Man" and "Istanbul (Not 'Why does the Sun Shine," a song off of a 1959 Constantinople)" were both set to animation on educational record. Tiny Toons. But what's up with Mr. Ensor? As I mentioned before, the new album's A couple of weeks ago, September 13 came main contrasts from their previous work come in and went without much attention. I, however, was the music. With the full band they have a more full excited for the release of They Might Be Giants' sound. Everything seems clearer, the bass is more brand-new album "John Henry." This album con- distinct, the guitars are now audible, and there is tains the song "Meet James Ensor" (Belgium's even a guitar solo or two. It's not that their older famous painter—raise a glass and sit and stare— stuff isn't any good—I personally love it and am a understand the man as the song says). huge fan. I like the new style just as well, though, .