VerThe Vanderbilt Hustler’s Arts su & Entertainment Magazine s SEPTEMBER 23—SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 VOL. 47, NO. 18 WHAT IS A VANDY GIRL?

A good girl, a party girl or something in between? Decide for yourself on page 9.

Here’s to the Thursday nights we wish we could remember, page 3.

Girl Talk and Super Mash Brothers are coming to town. Find out more on page 4. PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO SEE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 The Regulars

Disco Biscuits – Cannery Ballroom Colin Hay – The Belcourt Theatre The Black Crowes – Ryman Auditorium THE RUTLEDGE Cool lights, simple instrumentation mixed with lots of effects and Though better known for his tenure with the Australian group Men Nearly 20 years into their career as a band, after multiple line-up 410 Fourth Ave. South 37201 loops, and an interesting crowd will all be in store when Bisco at Work (famous for their song “Down Under”), Colin Hay has changes, rifts between band members, and even a three-year hiatus, 782-6858 makes a stop in Nashville. Not your typical Taylor Swift concert, stayed busy since the band’s 1985 breakup, releasing ten albums The Black Crowes are at the top of their game. Join brothers Chris and Rich Robinson along with newest addition Luther Dickinson the music in this one will lull you into a trance until an intense as a solo artist. In case Vandy’s energetic Girl Talk concert is too THE MERCY LOUNGE/CANNERY (phenomenal slide guitar player of North Mississippi Allstar fame) as build up and eventual climax pushes the crowd over the edge. much for you, join Hay for a softer evening of relaxing, acoustic- BALLROOM ($20, 9 p.m.) driven songs at the Belcourt Theatre in nearby Hillsboro Village. the Crowes return to Nashville for a night of hard-driving, bluesy rock n’ roll. Fresh off the release of their eighth studio album, “Before the 1 Cannery Row 37203 Touring to promote his August 19th release of his latest album, 251-3020 Dave Barnes – Live on the Green at Public Square Colin Hay will be sure to play a mix of past hits and new songs, Frost… Until the Freeze,” the Crowes will bring their heart-rattling live show to the Ryman Auditorium. Acoustic pop artist Dave Barnes will continue the free concert series providing something for new and old fans alike. ($36, 46, 56, 8:00 p.m., 116 Fifth Ave North) BLUEBIRD CAFE tradition on Thursday. Barnes is a gifted song writer with a strong ($25, 7:00 p.m., 2102 Belcourt Avenue) 4104 Hillsboro Road 37215 voice and looks that the girls butterflies in their stomachs. Check Sister Hazel & Matt Wertz – Lipscomb University 383-1461 out “Loving Me Loving You” free on his myspace page. Praised by Singer-songwriter and Nashville transplant Matt Wertz returns to everyone from Amy Grant to John Mayer, he has potential to be a Orleans – War Memorial Auditorium Join 70’s hit makers Orleans tonight as they take the stage at War town to play at nearby Lipscomb University tonight. Though often real success in the music industry. (Free, 9:30 p.m.) EXIT/IN Memorial Auditorium in downtown Nashville. Originally formed in a headliner in his own right, Wertz will open tonight’s show for 2208 Elliston Place 37203 Sister Hazel. Though best known for their smash hit “All for You,” Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb - Schermerhorn 1972 by now-Democratic congressman John Hall, guitarist Larry 321-3340 Hoppen, and drummer Wells Kelly, Orleans is best known for their Sister Hazel just released their seventh studio album in August and Symphony Center is seeking to reclaim their spot as one of the country’s most popular hit songs “Dance With Me,” “Still The One,” and “Love Takes STATION INN Campebell is a country pop legend and a Grammy winner. Seeing bands. While listeners are sure to hear the band’s past hits, Sister Time.” Though their lineup has changed due to untimely deaths, 402 12th Ave. South 37203 him is a unique chance to catch a current Country Music Hall of Hazel is making an effort to moving upwards and onwards from their outside interests, and Congressional elections, Orleans’s soft-rock 255-3307 Famer in action with a full symphony behind him. With him will past approaches, opting for a more mature sound. sound has remained popular through the years. be another songwriting legend Jimmy Webb, who holds a record ($20-30, 8:00 p.m., 301 Sixth Ave. No) of his own with Grammies for music, lyrics and orchestration. ($40 THE BASEMENT – $125, 7 p.m.) Guilty Pleasures – Mercy Lounge 1604 Eighth Ave. South 37203 Pat Green – Wildhorse Saloon Without ever even hearing the band live, you can learn everything you 254-1604 Josh Williams Band – Station Inn Pat Green has always been known for his “let the good times need to know from the name alone. Catch a ride to the Mercy Lounge to join Guilty Pleasures for an evening of… well, guilty pleasures. Williams has assembled a group local bluegrass musicians to play roll” attitude and guy next-door charm. The three-time Grammy F. SCOTT’S RESTAURANT AND Originally founded with an eye towards highlighting a different era behind his raw country/bluegrass voice and lyrics. The crew will nominee, known for hits such as “Wave on Wave” and “Let JAZZ BAR Me,” has toured with the likes of Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, each night, the band quickly noticed that their 80’s nights drew 2210 Crestmoor Road 37215 speed their way through some bluegrass sprints and slow it down the largest and liveliest crowds. Since then, they have exclusively Sugarland and the Dave Matthews Band. Green’s last project, 269-5861 for ballads as well. As always, the Station Inn is recommended for focused on that decade, establishing an extensive catalogue of past “What I’m For,” debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Country Albums some of the best live music in the country. ($10, 9 p.m.) hits. Expect a set list packed with songs from Prince, Rick Springfield, chart. Recently, the Governor of Illinois recognized Green when Bryan Adams, and more. SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY he declared Aug. 21 as “Pat Green Day” across the entire state. ($12, 9:30 p.m., One Cannery Row) CENTER Ben Deignan – The Rutledge Always a crowd favorite (especially amongst college crowds), Pat 1 Symphony Place 37201 The Rutledge will play host to the college loved pop singer Green is sure to put on a great show. Super Mash Brothers – Lambda Chi Alpha, Vanderbilt 687-6500 Ben Deignan. “Sexy Black Dress,” his most popular tune, is ($20 & $35, 7:30 p.m., 120 Second Ave. No) University reminiscent of Gavin DeGraw and with a strong edge, and most Didn’t get your fill of fast-paced, upbeat mash-ups last night at Girl 3RD AND LINDSLEY of his music follows that theme. Deignan has a great voice and a 818 Third Ave. South 37210 Wrong Way – Exit/In Talk? Well you happen to be in luck, my friends. California DJ’s and great attitude that makes those who see him declare him a rock mash-up duo Super Mash Bros. are playing tonight to cap off Lambda 259-9891 In case listening to dozens of songs mashed together isn’t your star in the making. Mercy Stevens will follow his performance. Chi Alpha’s yearly philanthropic event, Watermelon Bust. Though ideal way of honoring your favorite artists, come join tribute ($5, 8 p.m.) this duo’s approach may be a bit rougher around the edges than CAFE COCO band Wrong Way as they pay homage to the all-too-brief career Girl Talk’s, Super Mash Bros opt more for straightforward fun than of reggae/punk/ska band Sublime. Originally created solely as 210 Louise Ave. 37203 anything. As their website boasts, their music involves “taking all of 321-2626 a side project, Wrong Way strives to “succesfully reproduce the your favorite hits from the 90’s and combining them with today’s sound of Sublime from their albums, while still keeping all the chart topping rap hits in ways scientifically proven to make you shake energy and drive of their live performances.” If nothing else, your ass.” Throw on your best neon colors, grab some glow sticks, it’s always fun to hear songs like “Santeria” and “Wrong Way” and swing by for a night to remember. To get a taste for the duo’s performed live for all to sing along with. music, download their two albums off their website for free. ($8, 8:00 p.m., 2208 Elliston Place) ($ Free, 11:00 p.m., 2411 Kensington Place)

Over 35,000 unique visitors and hundreds of thousands of ad impressions each month. IN THIS ISSUE Versus Bits & Pieces SEPTEMBER 23—SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 VOL. 47, NO. 18 • Starry eyed suprises, 2 • Overheard at Vanderbilt, 2 Versus FROM THE EDITOR 2 • Words to live by in 17 syllables, 2 Magazine EDITORIAL BOARD Entertainment • Kanye literally steals the show, 7 Editor in Chief • AMC delivers with “Mad Men,” 6 Courtney Rogers • “Glee” brings a chorus of laughs, 6

Opinion Editor 3 Ryan Sullivan Music •A new look at Nashville, 4 Features Editor •Pat Green gives us a call, 4 Avery Spofford • We’re in for a mashup weekend, 4 Culture Editor Holly Meehl 5 Dear Readers, Entertainment Editor Jordan Christy is my Oprah. I came across her book Culture, Fashion Charlie when my mother and I wandered through David-Kidd at • Trends fresh off the runway, 8 Kesslering Green Hills. With an adorable cover featuring a little black • Sharapova on sorority row, 8 dress and pearls, Christy’s book is a call to action for the • A guide to Thursday nights, 3 Music Editors ladies of the world to be sassy, but most of all, classy. “How Zac Hunter to be a Hepburn in a Hilton World,” reinforces all of the Chris McDonald classy lessons we learned long ago but sometimes forget Features to put into practice. • All the classy ladies, flip to the feature, 9 Fashion Editor We all know how that classic Aretha Franklin song goes, Nikky Okoro “R-E-S-P-E-C-T,” and that’s what this book boils down to, self respect. Christy focuses on how our obsession with 9 celebrities (admit it, you check PerezHilton.com) only recognizes Kate Moss and Mischa Barton’s antics and the while the true ladies of the world get very little credit. PIC OF THE WEEK Art Director So how does this apply to Vanderbilt? Well, I’m glad you Matt Radford asked because after giving this a lot of thought, I think all Vandy girls out there have the potential to be Hepburns, Designers but some have lost their way. We teach people how to treat Irene Hukkelhoven us by how we act, what we wear and what we say. After Kat Miller talking with Jordan herself, I’m convinced that too many Vandy girls out there don’t give themselves enough credit. Marketing Director We don’t need to be the craziest girl at the tailgate or the George Fischer one wearing the shortest costume at this week’s party to get noticed. Maybe a lot of you are rolling your eyes right Advertising Manager now, but being the wasted frat star doesn’t make you a Carolyn Fisher better person, and I don’t think it makes you feel any better about yourself. VSC Director Though I favor the Hepburn ideals, here at Versus we’re Chris Carroll all about different opinions. For this week’s feature, Avery and I consider what it means to be a Vandy girl today. Don’t Assistant VSC worry, Vanderguys, we’ve got stuff in this issue for you too. Directors Check out Music for an interview with Pat Green and Jeff Breaux Entertainment for an ode to “Mad Men.” Whether you’re Paige Clancy off to the wilderness, a concert, or a frat party this weekend, have fun and if the mood strikes you, stay classy. Journalism Fellow Erin Prah Later Alligator, Courtney Rogers NIKKY OKORO / VERSUS MAGAZINE BITS & PIECES HAIKUS Words to live by I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it’s the thing I like in seventeen syllables most, to laugh. It’s probably the most important thing in a person Girl Talk and Mash Bros? -Audrey Hepburn They may put the pieces of My life together.

Sunday night won’t be H ROSCOPES The fi rst time I pitched a tent VIRGO 8/23-9/22: Don’t forget to ask for a roll at Chef James, you will regret it. Because of Jay-Z.

LIBRA 9/23-10/22: Stay away from dark corners.

SCORPIO 10/23-11/21: There is such a thing as a reverse rain dance. Trust us. OVERHEARD SAGITTARIUS 11/22-12/21: That color is really not fl attering on Some people on this campus just don’t think before you. Please change clothes. they speak. Sometimes we are lucky enough to overhear what they say. CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19: Though you already have one, you will fi nd another Girl Talk ticket on the ground. Rip it up in front of Compiled from the Facebook group “Overheard at Vanderbilt” someone you dislike intensely. AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18: You’ll discover a new food allergy this week. Avoid all things spicy. And sweet. And bitter. And salty. And tangy. Just in case. Checkout lady at Rand: Hamburger or gilled chicken? PISCES 2/19-3/20: Follow Sagittarius’ lead and don’t ever wear that outfi t again. Stop borrowing other signs’ clothes. Guy: Yes.

Guy 1: Would you rather get a real Lapras or ARIES 3/21-4/19: Don’t scratch it. Just go with it. a real lap dance? Guy 2: A real lap dance, what do you think?! TAURUS 4/20-5/20: You know that bromance with your frat brother? It’s not platonic. Proceed with caution. Professor: The left side of the ideological scale is opposed to the death penalty. ... The right side is more like, ‘let’s kill people.’ GEMINI 5/21-6/21: Sometimes nothing feels better than a nice hearty burp after dinner. Guy: You know what would be awesome? Girl: What? CANCER 6/22-7/22: Bring dental fl oss with you this week wherever you go. Guy: If you could do math in you mind. Girl: Yeah, right? LEO 7/23-8/22: Live up to your lion sign through your actions this week. Mufasa is watching. PHOTOS: ickr.com Versus • September 23—September 29, 2009 • 3 CULTURE Hillsboro’s new quick and Anatomy of a Thursday night

ALEX DALY yourself. You have time for in the background. the gym. Maybe laundry. Or 12:04 A.M. You stumble satisfying sushi hotspot Staff Writer some reading…Instead you back into the cab and NIKKI BOGOPOLSKAYA I vaguely remember my rst buy a frozen dinner from obnoxious yelling ensues: Staff Writer Thursday night at Vanderbilt. the Munchie and check out “ M c F a d d e n s s s s s s ! ! Like any other dazed and the Entourage episode you No!!!!! Hollywood I rst tried sushi when I confused freshman, I  owed Tivo’ed. You pass friends on Discooooo!! Noooo Miss was 11 years old. Until the with the drunken masses the way back upstairs and Kellysssssss!! Wiiiild Spicy Tuna Roll arrived on downtown for my rst Bar dish the oh-so-predictable: BeEeEaaaaAaAAVER!!” my plate with its delicately Car experience to dance “You goin’ out tonight?” 12:25 A.M. Eyes are rolling, folded side of ginger and against the walls and take “Yeah, of course” “Niiiice.” bouncers are being a-holes, lump of Wasabi, my pre-teen one too many Party Pics 8:42 P.M: Six girls, one cigarette smoke is slowly imagination nearly collapsed with week-old friends. It was shower. killing the environment. in on itself thinking of what great. I can only really look 9:47 P.M: Bitchy ghts 1:15 A.M. Push and shove, would be served before me back at that rst year through begin over almost empty bend and grind, make out. — after all, sushi was raw photos — it was all kind of a Svedka bottles, possible out t 1:25 A.M. Still making sh. Would my sh dish be blur to me. But let’s admit it, options and “which pregame out… served in original form, with through the years, Thursday should we go to rst?” Blow 1:33A.M. 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Now you are out everyone is screaming names How closely would my meal that I have nally found a alternative to soy sauce and to party as Nashville night the door, wobbling in heels of bars, sending inappropriate, resemble Barbie and Ken, restaurant where I can have added a spicy tang to my crawlers, breaking it down while drinking a Crystal illegible texts that resemble my beloved guppies? an inexpensive and well- sushi. against the bar, becoming Light concoction from a red www.textsfromlastnight.com, To my great surprise  avored sushi dinner in Satis ed with my sushi best friends with drifters solo cup. You grab some cab and taking forty ve photo and joy, the sh arrived in under 30 minutes. and Zumi’s reasonable in the bathroom, singing cash, make the Allied driver montages. “Tag me!!!” perfectly disguised form When you walk into Zumi, prices (every roll is under terrible, boo-worthy karaoke, wait ve minutes too long and 1:55 A.M. You dget in line — wrapped in rice and located right next door to $9.00), I returned the and adding to our long list of pass the disgruntled security again, order unnecessary vegetables and not in the chicken favorite McDougal’s, following week. This time, I infamous dance  oor make guard on the way out. sixth (seventh??) drink, see least resembling a distant you are greeted by a large ordered the Tropical Crunch outs. What follows is a typical 11:02 P.M. Hello Jello last week’s awkward hookup, relative of Barbie or Ken’s menu that takes up half of the (grilled unagi, avocado, timeline of a Thursday night, Shots. Hello Vodka Shots. walk up to said hookup and pets. In the 10 years since my far wall. Like at McDougal’s cashews and pineapple with at least for some of us. Hello Unknown Liquor say something…awkward… rst hesitant endeavor, sushi and Vandy classic Cafe Coco, tempura crunchies, pepper, 7 P.M.: The oddest hour on Shots. LMFAO ft. Lil John You then go back to the bar has become my favorite food you order your food at the and sweet soy reduction) a Thursday night. Should you “Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, for seventh (eighth???) drink by far, and I have gotten counter and are given a and the tuna and crab salad start drinking? No, control Shots, Shots, Shots” blares and grab people who you considerably braver in my roll number for your table. After properly named Black and love when you are drunk but selection. In my three years selecting from the expansive Gold (thanks for the shout- don’t know when you are in Nashville, I have made it front porch, the cozy back out, Zumi) both of which sober. More photo montages. a point to try every Japanese deck or the main indoor proved to be a delicious 2:33 A.M Time to go home. venue the city offers, so you dining room, you wait for mesh of  avors. I have yet to You make a quick stop at can imagine my happiness your food for no longer than order the fresh salad, rice, Wendy’s. when I heard about Zumi, a 10 minutes before being and noodle dishes, but I’m 3:16 A.M. ….. new sushi restaurant, within greeted with a surprisingly eager to explore the menu. 3:45 A.M. …. walking distance of campus large roll (all Zumi rolls Zumi Sushi is the perfect 4:38 A.M. You chug some in Hillsboro Village. Nashville are eight pieces). I ordered option for the Vandy student water and pray that your has some delicious sushi the Paci c Queen (yellow seeking a quick, healthy, and body forgives you in time for eateries (highlights: Virago, n tuna, avocado, mango, cheap meal — check out Friday class. Sushi Yobi and Ru-San’s), but cucumber and macadamia all of their menu options at seems to lack tasty options nuts with poke’s sauce) and http://www.zumisushi.com/. in the casual dining sector. edemame sautéed with garlic The one downfall? 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Today Thursday, Sept. 24 Friday, Sept. 25 Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Come join renowned live act Nashville favorite Pat Green Lights, a blues-influenced rock-n-roll The Disco Biscuits tonight for returns to town for one night of easy- music band that recently signed to Atlantic an incredible show at the Can- going country music. This three-time Records in New York, plays at The nery Ballroom. It’s a pricey, but Grammy nominee was recently Basement tonight. They have shared well-worth the $20 to see this honored by the State of Illinois when “He’s a jackass” the stage with Heart, O.A.R., The mind-blowing performance of their August 21st was declared “Pat – President Obama on Kanye West Black Crowes and were recently unique “trance-fusion” sound and Green Day.” Come let the good on tour with Kid Rock and Lynyrd heady light show. Doors open at times roll as Green takes the stage

s etli t Skynyrd. The show starts at 10 9 p.m. at 7:30 at the Wildhorse Saloon. p.m., and tickets are only $5. Tickets are $20 and $35. Plug Pat Green chases the dream VM: Has the song writing process afternoon, I drove immediately home Zac Hunter your changed for you over time or mostly to the duplex I was living in and my Music Editor scene stayed the same? buddy, who was my tour manager at Nashville College crowd favorite country PG: It’s stayed mostly the same. I the time, was sitting there and we Chris McDonald star Pat Green will play at the really just go on what’s in my life turned it on. It’s a classic story, just Music Editor Wildhorse Saloon on Friday. right now and stay current and just an absolutely awesome feeling. Pat caught up with Music Editor tell the truth about what I’m feeling. Far too often, Nashville is labeled as a strictly Zac Hunter to talk about his And it seems like that’s how I get VM: As far as your direction right country music town, and as a result when one thinks new album, “What I’m For,” my best songs. now, do you want to keep doing the of its music scene, twangy guitars, drawling vocals, the direction of his career, and same thing or change it up? and cowboy hats are the first things that come to mind. preview the show in Nashville. VM: Did music come naturally PG: I think our next record will be But if one simply gives the city a closer look, they to you? Were you always singing a little bit rougher, not so polished. around the house as a kid? I kind of just got to wait and see. I will quickly realize that, contrary to first impressions, PG: No I wouldn’t say it was so much have two live albums out, and there’s Nashville is home to some of the best up-and-coming singing around the house as just always a hope for a third. pop and rock bands in the music world. I enjoy it so much. It was just the next natural thing was to keep going VM: Finally – Nashville next week, Albums with it. you pumped? Let's Go! PG: Absolutely man, it’s gonna be a Deadly Art VM: When was the first time you great show. I think it’ll be sold out realized you were going to make a and I couldn’t ask for more than living in music? that. Can’t wait to get Top Tracks PG: I guess I was working for my dad there, can’t wait to see Secret Identities at his fuel distribution business. everybody.  Formal Occasion Always coming home tired after howibecamethebomb.com Harvest the weekend, going to the Monday meetings, and it was like, "my How I Became the Bomb God!" I was dragging my head. Pop/Rock/Indie One time he walked in the office americanroyal.com and I was counting money for the Formed in 2005, How I Became The Bomb is one of weekend and it was more money VM: You’ve said this album is one than I’d ever made for him the most promising Nashville acts today, churning out really by a husband and a father, by in the business and he infectiously catchy pop/rock laced with quick-paced a more mature and grown up man said “you’re fired, go beats, space-age sounds and upbeat synthesizers and than the one who made music in out there and chase keyboards. In a nutshell, it’s reminiscent of the Hot Hot the past. Do you think this music the dream.” So Heat mixed with The Bravery with an otherworldly twist. is still going to relate to the college I guess that was crowd you’re so beloved by? really the jumping Online publication "Rock Sound," wrote, “They may PG: Oh absolutely. Everyone I know of off point for me. hail from Nashville but the acely-named How I Became falls in love, and all that shit too, you the Bomb are anything but country. Accomplished know what I mean. So yeah, I certainly VM: When was power-pop swathed in pure geek finery.” Despite their feel like it’s a record for anybody. the first time you relatively unknown status, How I Became The Bomb heard yourself VM: You still write most of your own on the radio? have already released five EP’s, two 7” records, and songs. All but two on this album? PG: I was in one complete anthology and have already conquered PG: Yeah absolutely. All but two on Waco, Texas and the European festival circuit, all in less than three that one. That’s kind of my thing. I heard the song years. After a year and a half hiatus of sorts, the band I like to have a couple of songs on “Georgia’s Bar" returned to work in June of 2008 releasing four EP’s every record that I didn’t write so being played. that I don’t get preachy. It was in the before finally releasing their compilation album. With a newsok.com sound and style that is both refreshing and impressive, How I Became The Bomb is truly a band to watch. Benson is "Poised and Ready" Albums rock and power pop songs esque vocals, harmonies, catchy tune that will stick Chris McDonald What Up Tambourine? that stand as a testament and guitars), it's nearly in your head for weeks on Music Editor Fascination of a Sort to his mastery of his craft. impossible not to smile, end. Though he's had major Handling vocals, guitars, relax, and feel at peace with Benson has three Top Tracks success as a founding bass, drums, and keys, the world. Though Benson previous solo albums and member of The Raconteurs, Benson is a bona fide jack- keeps the tone of the two with the Raconteurs’, World Famous Robot Brendan Benson’s new song of-all-trades, and the wide album largely boisterous but “My Old, Familiar To The Disco “Misery” poignantly sums variety sounds present on and fun, “My Old, Familiar Friend” gives this artist myspace.com/theturfmusic.com Oceanographer up his own unfortunate the album prove it. At Friend” contains a few his first strong shot at Hush role as a musician: times reminiscent of The slower songs, such as the recognition in his own The Turf “Nobody’s listening…” Cars, Elvis Costello, or acoustically-driven “You right. The album provides Indie/Pop/Dance/Rock Benson has a knack for even David Bowie, “My Make A Fool Out of Me” something for everyone, fantastic songwriting, yet Old Familiar Friend” slides (complete with a moving a rare feat to have The Turf is as true a homegrown Nashville band as there he's been relegated as little with ease from style to string section). These tracks accomplished in an age is. Formed while its members were still in high school, more than a member of style, making it impossible give the listener a bit of a when most artists try to The Turf began as a self-described “indie-dance band the supporting cast behind to definitively label the breather before returning separate themselves from Raconteur front man album. to songs such as “Don’t the pack by becoming more of sorts to play house parties for our friends. We loved Jack White. As a result, Loud, driven songs like Wanna Talk,” a strikingly and more eccentrically to rock — little has changed.” To date, the band has Benson has been largely “A Whole Lot distinct and more stayed true to this mantra, continuing to write, record, overlooked and lost in the Better” and “Poised secure in their and play in whatever time they can find as they pursue wake of the Mr. White's star and Ready” really own sounds. So college careers independently across the country. power. In the face of this, get your blood while Benson Benson uses his new solo pumping and may point out Upon first listening to their music, it’s impossible not to album, “My Old, Familiar make you want to that “Nobody’s recognize this as another case of a band whose age Friend,” to not only remind stand up and sing listening…”, belies their talents and potential. Despite their youth, listeners of his own talents, along. Listening to maybe its time The Turf sounds like a band of veterans, bringing to but to prove his relevancy. his more upbeat for us to open our the table fantastic musicianship, strong songwriting, Free of the rather songs like “Eyes ears and recognize stifling constraints of The On the Horizon” him as a true force and a knack for contagiously likable songs. From Raconteurs, Benson has (a song dripping in music.  fun, danceable songs like “World Famous Robot” to crafted a terrific album of with Beatles- newsweek.com the more musically ambitious songs like “Hush” and “Oceanographer,” The Turf have fashioned themselves into a genuine force to be reckoned with. Super Mash Weekend Avery Spofford sample is off limits. Girl Talk (real to follow in Girl Talk’s dancing Features Editor name: Gregg Gillis) is returning to footsteps. The Brothers have already This weekend, electronic music Nashville this week after last year’s dubbed themselves “Girl Talk’s hot New releases fans at Vanderbilt and throughout controversial concert at The Cannery cousin,” a claim to be put to the test This week's latest albums greater Nashville face a formidable Ballroom, where the artist’s onstage this weekend at their performance lineup: two of mainstream electro’s antics and high-energy performance at Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity on Harry Connick Jr., “Your Songs” most popular mashup artists, Girl literally brought down the house: a Saturday night. Their second album, Talk and Super Mash Brothers, will broken water main and concerns for “All About the Scrillions,” is out now David Gray, “Draw the Line” headline at our campus in one super concertgoers’ safety ended the show and free for download online. mash weekend. early. Whether your music tastes tend Brand New, “Daisy” Friday night, legendary mashup Newer to the scene are the Super toward electronic, rap or even oldies, peARL JAM, “Backspacer”** mastermind Girl Talk will perform Mash Brothers, a duo who stormed Girl Talk and the Super Mash Brothers to a sold-out crowd in Memorial to prominence with their colorfully will be sure to drop something this sEAN KINGSTON, “Tomorrow” Practice Gym. Girl Talk’s albums titled first album “Fuck Bitches. Get weekend to get you moving. Tickets “Night Ripper” (2006) and “Feed Euros.” Twelve tracks of mashup for Girl Talk are sold out, but whether the Animals” (2008) are composed madness, “Fuck Bitches” doesn’t or not you’ll be breakin’ it down in entirely of samples of other artists’ quite rival Girl Talk’s “Night Ripper” the gym on Friday, make sure to stop * Indicates that the album will be reviewed in next week’s issue songs — from Roy Orbison to but shows promise that these up- by Lambda Chi on Saturday night to ** Reviewed in today’s issue Radiohead to Lil’ Mama, no song or and-comers may have the ability get your super mash fix.  Versus • September 23—September 29, 2009 • 5

Saturday, Sept. 26 Sunday, Sept. 27 Monday, Sept. 28 Tuesday, Sept. 29 The Black Crowes make their “And the Hook brings you back” Pop rockers “Honor Society” Who’s ready for that fiddle? The soundtrack return to Nashville, bringing their to the Wildhorse Saloon for Jon will take the stage at the Rutledge Charlie Daniels Band, best for down and dirty bluesy rock to the Popper and his band Blues at 7 p.m. They were proclaimed their recording of “The Devil Went historic Ryman Auditorium. Catch Traveler. Everyone’s favorite by Rolling Stone to be a breakout Down to Georgia” is going to make to the issue them at the top of their game, and harmonica sound of the nineties band to watch. Not Jonas Broth- its way to the Grand Ole Opry prepare to leave with your ears will sound off at 7:30. Tickets ers indeed, but perhaps a similar Tuesday night at 7. Tickets are ringing. Tickets start at $36, show range from $20 to $75. alternative. $26 to $53. starts at 8.

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Slotted against other “Glee’s” plucky female networks’ Sunday lineups, lead, Rachel, may have you would assume that a declared “There is nothing relatively obscure AMC ironic about show choir,” but production would have little Fox’s newest comedy thrives to brag about. But enter on devilishly dark irony and “Mad Men,” the diamond in witty dialogue. While other the rough show that single- networks have focused handedly keeps AMC a oat. on reviving the tried and The show follows the ever- true trend of showcasing elusive Don Draper, an ad beautiful, troubled teens guru with enough mystery with “90210” and “Melrose surrounding his life to pique Place,” “Glee” spurns a plush Sherlock Holmes’ interest. setting in favor of small town Don is an existentialist Ohio. nightmare. His veneer McKinley High is an suggests perfection and has unapologetic, typical high everything anyone could school at its nest. The want: money, a beautiful wife jocks and cheerleaders, blogs.newsok.com and kids, the cars and a war here known as the Cheerios, seventeen copies on the work through as it settles into pedigree complete with a rule the roost and the kids Cheerios’ copier, Sue pushes its time slot. Terri Schuester, purple heart. But Don’s gilded in glee club struggle on for the kids to be expelled. Mr. Schuester’s wife, is a very life is an unappreciated one. the fringe of high school When the end punishment unsympathetic character He cannot overcome his past blogs.suntimes.com society. Their only defender is only paying for the copies thus far. She is unsupportive deceptions. The audience self-discovery. As she moves visually pleasing elements is Spanish teacher Mr. (a whopping four cents each) of her husband’s love is drawn in as they eagerly away from her suburban of the shots, much of the Schuester, who makes it his and Sue is told she must clean of teaching, resents his attempt to parcel together haven and into the city, she show is spent outside of the goal to restore Glee Club up the smoothie she spilled, teaching salary and tries to the tidbits of information becomes exposed to all the action. While some episodes to its former glory, namely she tells Mr. Schuester, “Lady get him to quit to become given every episode, and lter things city life has to offer. She progresses normally, others when he helped the team Justice wept today.” an accountant, and is in the through it all to nd out who experiments with the sexual, do little to thicken the plot. win Nationals in 1993. The writing and acting are process of lying about being the real Don is. nancial, and moral freedom Mad Men is a show deeply Beyond overcoming their enough to power this series, pregnant. What a classy lady. Jon Hamm plays the that comes with her newfound seated in metaphor and nerdy image, the club has but musical fans will enjoy Though “Glee” thrives on its character of Don brilliantly. independence. symbolism. Through the another daunting obstacle in the performance aspect of stereotypes, Terri’s character He captures every piece of While the characters create cinematography and brilliant its path: Sue Sylvester. As the the show when the group needs some  eshing out Draper’s con dence while the plot, the cinematography acting, it offers more than just a Cheerios coach, Sue wants performs each week. So far because right now, it doesn’t maintaining a believable creates an ambiance that view on New York in the 60s, but all of the funding at the this season, viewers have been add up that the adorable Mr. amount of insecurity. Don’s makes the show more than a view on humanity itself. While budget strapped school going treated to renditions of Kanye Schuester would marry a round table consists of up- just another city drama. many college natty-sipping TV towards the Cheerios and West, Rhianna and Journey, woman obsessed with Pottery and-coming cutthroats in The camera holds on Don viewers accustomed to “Lost”- will stop at nothing to squash and as the club progresses, it Barn and her craft room. If the business, all vying for as he takes another sip of like plot speed may nd Mad the Glee Club’s thunder. Sue looks like audiences will be the writers can resolve this Draper’s coveted attention. whiskey and smokes another Men too slow, those who enjoy is the perfect, comic book- in for more modern favorites inconsistency while keeping The most notable of these is cigarette. While aesthetics their drinks slowly and on the esque villain for “Glee” and and choreography in coming up the show’s wit and musical Peggy, a creative director who are the show’s greatest asset, rocks will appreciate all it has actress Jane Lynch brings episodes. chops, “Glee” will give Fox is the only female with her they’re also the downfall. In to offer, just like Don Draper her to life expertly. When No show’s ever perfect, and something to sing about this own of ce. Her story is one of order to take in all of the himself. Glee Club tries to make “Glee” has some issues to season. Versus • September 23—September 29, 2009 • 7 Kanye West: man, myth or legendary “jackass”? ALEXIS TABAK Me,” she sweetly got up on stage shows. In 2004 at the American was [Swift’s] moment, but that’s Staff Writer and said “I always dreamed of Music Awards, he got up on stage the way he really felt. [But] he’s The MTV video music awards winning one of these.” Before and claimed he was robbed of a been that passionate from his haven’t created this much buzz she could get another word in, nomination for best new artist. first record.” since the infamous Britney Spears West jumped on stage, stole This year, he left singer Beyonce In any case, the event has Madonna make-out session of the microphone from her and mortified when he stood up and appeared to work in Taylor’s 2003. This year however, Kanye announced that Beyonce’s video proclaimed that she had the better favor —her video “You Belong West’s outburst created such “Single Ladies” should have video. Instead of recognizing the With Me” is more popular than controversy that it has even won. genius of “Single Ladies,” he ever, and support for her and caused a presidential comment. This outburst has angered not only furthered his reputation as her music will only continue to The American public and, in only Taylor Swift fans, but fans an angry man. Kanye’s outbursts flourish from here. Furthermore, particular, diehard Taylor Swift of Kanye West, who proclaim images.hu ngtonpost.com have caused other stars to speak MTV won’t have to stress about fans are in an uproar because on multiple internet blogs that States calling West a “jackass” in out, both for and against him. generating viewers, as many Kanye rudely interrupted Taylor they will never buy a CD of his response to his extremely rude Most notably, Beyonce’s husband Americans will be anxious to see Swift’s acceptance speech for again. The rapper’s outburst and inappropriate behavior. Jay-Z, told BBC radio “He’s just if the 2010 video music awards Best Female Video. When Taylor even warranted a statement This is not the first time that a super-passionate person, and can top this event. Swift won for “You Belong with from the president of the United Kanye has ranted during an award of course it was rude because it Belcourt screens “Complex” German action thriller BENJAMIN RIES scene, forces herself into the Staff Writer RAF by participating in a rescue “The Baader Meinhof Complex,” mission she was supposed to reportedly the most expensive observe. Did she panic or change German lm ever made, bombards her loyalties? We never learn, viewers with an overabundance and we never understand why of characters, locations, murders, she takes a controversial position bombings, and suicides. The in prison. The central roles of slick, well-edited 150 minute epic RAF leaders Gudrun Ensslin and is brimming with ambition, but Andreas Baader (Johanna Wokalek director Uli Edel leaves out the key and Moritz Bleibtreu, respectively.) ingredient: an emotional core. A Bonnie and Clyde-like pair, they “The Baader Meinhof Complex,” provide a strong screen presence was originally released in 2008 and the movie desperately needs. performed well in Germany, where Their exploits are awkwardly the multitude of plot points are broken up with cliché scenes of likely to be better appreciated. a pseudo-profound police chief, The lm chronicles the nearly Horst Herold (Bruno Ganz), that thirty year war waged by the Red feel imported in from a different Army Faction (RAF) against the movie. 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Studies in Vanderbilt’s German elaborated on the historical inner forces driving them. Algiers,” in contrast, magni cently Screened at the Belcourt Theatre, Department. He praised the context and emphasized the role Take journalist Ulrike Meinhof captured the Algerian Liberation the movie was followed by a lm’s faithfulness to Stefan Aust’s of the media in giving the RAF (Martina Gedeck), who, in a crucial Front’s struggle against the French fascinating post-discussion led by source book, though he called public attention. based on a true story... unfortunately ON SALE I HOPE THEY NOW! SERVE BEER IN HELL

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An honest take on New York Fashion Week’s Spring 2010 trends. Would you wear this trend? Commentary by: Nikky Okoro and Courtney Rogers

The Football Braided It seems like pigskin was on designers’ minds this year Karlie Kloss is rocking this trend, but it definitely Silhouette “Milk Maid” at New York Fashion Week. More specifically, designers needs to be toned down for me to wear it on campus. Look Alexander Wang and Alexandre Herchcovitch showed I’m all for braids-they’re great when it’s rainy or if looks more reminiscent of a football team’s defensive your hair just isn’t cutting it that day. I like the idea line than a feminine silhouette. Though Wang and of this braided updo, but if I wore it to an event, it Herchcovitch dressed this trend up in the prettiest would be a smaller braid and the rest would be in soft of pinks and peaches, the strong shoulders and wide waves. This trend has potential, but let’s not cross into outline don’t seem too practical…especially if you’re Heidi meets Princes Leia territory for the real world. headed for a night out on the town. –Nikky O. –Courtney R.

The Updated Finally. Judging by the looks on the runway, Gel-Slicked As a hair minimalist who lacks the enthusiasm and Sweatpants there’s now an excuse to wear your favorite pair Hair skill to tease, pin and generally style my hair, this Look of sweatpants out of the house. Several designers look is a Godsend. Though it will probably work best seemed to implement sweatpants in a variety of their with shorter cuts, slicked back hair can be adapted looks for men and women. Even more interesting is to ponytails, chignons, and low braids for long hair the innovation of using sweatpant material in jackets, as well. Words of caution however: don’t go too crazy skirts, and vests. You no longer have to sacrifice comfort with your hair product of choice. Slicked back is chic for style, just throw on a comfy Marc Jacobs jumpsuit but crunchy, separating hair that’s choked by gel is in this material and don’t sweat it. –Nikky O. never going to be a fashion “do.” –Courtney R.

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caitlin o’leary fashion and technology can work Theta is hosting Vandy’s event on COOLEST THING IN FITNESS! Staff Writer together to change the way women Thursday, Sept. 24th from 12p.m.- think about and wear sport inspired 2p.m. All are welcome to come, but Tennis superstar Maria Sharapova product,” says Sharapova. This line due to recruitment issues, freshmen can add fashion designer to her was intended to create options for may not attend. resume. This fall, her collection in women with a strong fashion sense You know you deserve an extra treat collaboration with Nike subsidiary who lead busy lives. this week for all those tests and papers Cole Haan will offer women across the Sharapova explains, “It really you have been working so hard on. A world sassy footwear and sophisticated represents my every day; I can be on the cute new pair of shoes for the new arm candy. This line displays “the plane, coming off a press conference season is just the way to go.  interplay of style and sport, passion and I need to have accessories that and play,” says ad photographer really match my lifestyle.” Today’s Martyn Thompson. women don’t have time to be 2214 Elliston Place (1 Block from Campus) 615.321.8828 The new fall line includes 40 styles uncomfortable. Sharapova’s new fall www.HotYogaNashville.com for women and 30 for men. Women’s line is ready to meet their needs. styles include purses that range from “This launch marks the first time the Maria Billboard Tote at $50 to Cole Haan incorporates a Nike athlete the Maria Small Triple Zip Satchel to serve as the face of our campaign,” at $398. Shoes range from the says Cole Haan Chief Marketing Officer technologically enhanced Air Bacara Michael Capiraso. By connecting Ballet flats starting at $138 to the fun and flirty styles with practical military-inspired Air Milano Tall boot attire, the company hopes to use the at $328. vivacious energy Sharapova exudes Men’s styles consist of boots to help attract younger consumers. incorporating “Nike Air Technology” The look of this year is completely Sunday, September 27 that allow for a great look and even revamped to draw in more females better comfort. The company wants from the ages 18 to 29. to enable men to “work all day and In accordance with this goal, Cole with Laura Veirs and the Hall of Flames play all night” without feeling a thing. Haan is hosting sorority trunk shows Other men’s looks include sunglasses, at The University of North Carolina, this wallets, and belts. The University of Virginia and sunday! “Cole Haan sporting proves that Vanderbilt University. Kappa Alpha

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WHAT IS A VANDY GIRL? Jordan Christy’s new book, “How to be a Hepburn in a Hilton World,” got our editors talking about what a Vandy Girl really is. Is she the sweetheart or the party girl? Can she be both? Courtney Rogers and Avery Spofford weigh in on how they see Vandy girls. In defense of Hepburns everywhere In defense of the “Party Girls”

COURTNEY ROGERS the party, someone with so many friends AVERY SPOFFORD certainly not going to stop them. In fact, that Editor-in-Chief who was living their college experience to Features Editor sounds pretty fun to me. When I start seeing the max. I thought that a real Vandy girl the average Vanderbilt frat guy wearing I love being a Vandy girl. To me, there’s planned her weekend by what parties she A wise woman once said, “Do: Fist pump. button-downs and slacks to class (aside from no better feeling than walking to class in was going to and would never think of Don’t: Judge.” Although there’s plenty to during pledging), or maybe even showering the perfect outfi t, pearls, and a smile. When missing a tailgate or a night out regardless be said for class, moral standards and the every day, I might try to accept the idea that I visited Vandy as a senior, everywhere of what time class started the next morning. overall preservation of dignity, let’s not get the ladies on this campus need to step up I looked there were these beautiful, But that’s not true. ahead of ourselves. their game. confi dent girls. They were stylish, poised, As a junior, I now know that I am not “Work hard, play hard” is the Vandy way. So until then, self-proclaimed Hepburnites, and looked so happy. After that, all I that girl, and I don’t aspire to be her We only have four years here (or fi ve, if you Sandra Dees and Stepford Wives, the rest of wanted was to be half as fabulous as they either. Somehow four semesters deep, I’ve subscribe a bit too much to the latter and not us commoners will continue to have more were. managed to get a clue and learned that enough to the former), in which every one fun than you. Thanks for the judgment, but To me, a Vandy girl is a sweetheart. She’s there’s so much more to Vandy than what of us wants to make the most of our college if I wear a short skirt it’s not to get attention smart without being obnoxious, stylish I may have thought. I still love to go out experience. To me, this doesn’t necessarily from skeazy guys, it’s likely because it without looking like her outfi t is wearing and have fun and, as many of my friends mean drinking oneself into oblivion and matches the top I’m wearing. And if I fall her, and social without losing everyone’s know, I’m really trying to make the most bringing home a different guy or girl every off of a bar stool, it’s probably less because respect. Everyone makes mistakes and no of the time I have left here. But I’m just night of the week, but if that sounds like the I’m drunk and more because I’m laughing one, Vandy girls included, is perfect, but not convinced that I have to sacrifi ce my ideal college experience to you, who are the so hard at you. I can at least assure you that when I look around at parties, I can’t help dignity by drinking just to get wasted or rest of us to judge? At no other stage in our the girls at whom you direct your criticism but wonder what kind of Vandy girls some wearing something ridiculously risqué so lives will it be considered appropriate to party will always follow one piece of your advice: of my classmates are trying to be. that some guy notices me. on this level. At no other stage in our lives they likely wouldn’t be caught dead wearing There’s a girl that you’ll see at every When it comes down to it, you can be would our bodies even survive a standard night-before makeup to an 8 a.m. class, party or bar. She’s many drinks past sober whatever kind of Vandy girl you want Vandy weekend. Students here, male and because there’s no chance they’d be caught and attempting to dance on some kind to be. While I revel in playing into the female alike, are more than smart enough dead taking an 8 a.m. class. of wobbly, damp surface. She’s wearing fashion side of the Vandy stereotype, in to get away with partying too much and are And to all you ladies out there drinking the clothes that are too tight and too short. my defense I am from Connecticut so just dumb enough to do it. Moderation is for fi shbowls, dancing on elevated surfaces and There will be albums full of Facebook my wardrobe was full of Vineyard Vines public schoolers and Ivy leaguers — this is raging through the rain at tailgates: party on. pictures of her tomorrow afternoon and her and Lilly Pulitzer before I ever landed in Vanderbilt. We can have whatever we like. Work hard, play hard, or any combination status update will be something involving Nashville. But seriously, my fellow Vandy But here’s the problem: what’s with all the of the two. Drink that whole bottle of Andre losing a phone or Vandy card or having the girls, do as you please but try to keep it judgment being brought down on the females (but if you share, pour, don’t swig — Swine best night and not remembering anything classy. The Hiltons of the world spend on this campus? If girls want to shotgun Flu). You’ve only got four years here until the after she left her dorm. their fi fteen minutes of fame splashed beers, eat Branscomb Breakfast every night real world comes crashing in, and they’re no When I was a freshman, I thought that across tabloids but it’s the Hepburns who and theme for every party, every weekend in one’s business but your own. See you this girl was cool. She looked like the life of are really unforgettable.  nothing but American Apparel spandex, I’m weekend.  Q&A with author Jordan Christy COURTNEY ROGERS look like in 2009? What’s the best advice for college Editor-in-Chief JC: (In college), it was always the girls dating? who came to 8 a.m. class with (total) JC: Ask any guy and 98 to 99 percent VERSUS MAGAZINE: You went to night makeup. Belmont’s a rockstar of them will say the thrill of the Belmont. Was it as different as it school, and we were in class with chase (attracts them most). The best seems? girls who were there to get a pop advice is to put the phone away, stop JORDAN CHRISTY: It wasn’t that star death. Those girls are still texting him and writing on his wall. different. There were parties where around. They wear short skirts and Approach the guy, see what’s there, you could drink yourself senseless get all of the attention. They’re loud, then let him do the work. If he’s and post not-so-classy Facebook tempting — and they look like that interested, he’ll call — and he’ll be pictures afterwards. more to stand out than anything; more attracted to you. Beyond that it’s fi ve minutes of fame rather than initial meeting, it’s his job. VM: Can Facebook derail the would- a happy, fulfi lled life with career be Audrey Hepburn? and family. VM: Say you get the guy, what does a JC: Ask yourself before the third quality fi rst date outfi t look like? round of drinks, would I want my VM: How does the good girl land a guy, JC: Well, I’m a skirt girl. If there’s a grandmother to see me in this though? skirt with ruffl es, I’m guaranteed mini skirt? You never know who’s JC: There are always those guys looking to be buying it. Keep it casual, watching. A great guy who’s looking for a one-night stand, a short skirt though, with a T-shirt or a button for a girl with style and dignity and fi ve minutes of fun. But is he up — they’re more accessible. Flats won’t look twice at the girl falling the one you want to spend the rest are a girl’s best friend in a fi rst date SARAH BARLOW / Jordan Christy.com off the table at the bar. College is of your life with? There’s a guy out situation. Most importantly: Wear for fi nding out who you are as a there who wants a relationship. underwear! All of these images (of person — a hundred years ago, girls You’ll save yourself a lot of heartache celebrities) have taught us, don’t didn’t have our opportunities, and and fi nd a guy who does. party without panties. Dress to we need to honor those women. attract a nice guy and nice friends, VM: Do you believe it’s never OK for and you will get the attention you VM: What does the non-Audrey girl the girl to make the fi rst move? deserve.  10 • September 23—September 29, 2009 • Versus flip side

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Family WeekendOctober 2–4, 2009 Registration Register online at www.vanderbilt.edu/familyweekend To register by phone, call the Parent Helpline at (877) 887-2736 for assistance. When you arrive on campus: Be sure to stop at Family Weekend registration in the Board of Trust room at the Student Life Center to pick up your weekend packet and schedule. Registration Times: Friday, October 2 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, October 3 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Cost: $15 registration per person (waived for Vanderbilt students and children 12 and under) Note: additional charges apply for some events. Participate in faculty lectures, campus tours, various open houses and other even. For a full schedule of events and more details, visit www.vanderbilt.edu/familyweekend Signature Events: “Soiree at Sarratt: A VIP Networking Event” Friday, October 2 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Reception with Deans and Directors Friday, October 2 from 6-7 p.m. Opening Celebration: Athenian Sing and Art in Action Friday, October 2 from 7-9:30 p.m. Conversation with the Chancellor Saturday, October 3 from 10-11 a.m. Taste of Nashville Picnic Saturday, October 3 TBD Breakfast Buffet Sunday, October 4 from 8:30-11 a.m.

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