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Tickets to all shows in the Ferst Center’s 2010-2011 Season go on sale to students on Thursday, August 26 at 10 a.m. at the Ferst Center.
STUDENT TICKETS GT Student tickets are $10 to any show except I TECH ON SALE AUGUST 26! Margaret Cho-$15. You can purchase up to 2 tickets at the elcome W Home Student price for each performance.* SEE GREAT SHOWS ALL YEAR RIGHT HERE ON CAMPUS!
DEBBIE REYNOLDS A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS Season Opener! WITH RICK BRAUN AND MINDI ABAIR Saturday, September 11, 2010 Friday, December 10, 2010 BREAK OF REALITY–FREE! STEP AFRIKA! Friday, September 17, 2010 Saturday, January 29, 2011 Shows at 12 noon & 5 p.m. Tickets required, available at Open House JON FADDIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA DAVID SANBORN TRIO Saturday, February 12, 2011 FEATURING JOEY DEFRANCESCO Friday, October 1, 2010 CIRQUE MECHANICS Friday, February 18, 2011 ROCKAPELLA Sunday, October 3, 2010 MARGARET CHO Saturday, February 19, 2011 DIAVOLO Friday, October 15, 2010 DOUG VARONE & DANCERS Saturday, March 5, 2011 PAULA POUNDSTONE Friday, October 22, 2010 MELINDA DOOLITTLE Saturday, March 12, 2011 MICHAEL BOLTON Thursday, October 28, 2010 ERIC MARIENTHAL Friday, March 25, 2011 AN EVENING WITH BRANFORD MARSALIS NRITYAGRAM DANCE Friday, November 5, 2010 ENSEMBLE Sunday, March 27, 2011 LILY CAI CHINESE DANCE Friday, November 12, 2010 JONAH BOKAER Saturday, April 2, 2011 KATHY MATTEA SONGS AND THE SEASON PEABO BRYSON Sunday, December 5, 2010 Saturday, April 16, 2011
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349 Ferst Drive 404-894-9600 www.ferstcenter.gatech.edu ENTERTAINMENT Technique • August 20, 2010 • 3 Dance flick steps up to a new dimension you may ask, but how does that flying objects to remind you that justify giving Step Up 3D four the film is in fact 3D. There are a stars? few sporadic outbursts of bubbles Certainly the plot is not the of water droplets every now and reason. While Dance Flick may then. Thankfully, the projectiles have failed as a comedy, it did flying at the viewer are kept to a manage to lampoon certain cli- minimum. chés that all dance films seem Once the plot is set in motion, to have. Step Up 3D manages to the camera is largely left to record dispense each one in the first ten the dancers, which is what’s really minutes of the film. important. True to dance film form, our Now I could tell you about hero is quickly introduced to the how the set-piece routines clev- crew that he will be dancing with erly use environmental objects to as well as the “Biggest Dance Bat- enhance the depth of the staging, tle Ever,” which closes the movie. but that is better seen with one’s However, the lukewarm plot is not own eyes. what’s important in this movie. Instead, I will tell you about Instead, the focus is more on one of the weaker dance routines the amazing dance routines than included in this movie. This con- on the actual story line. As a re- sists of a two-minute long dance sult of the quick introduction, the that is performed by several awk- movie has more time to show the ward dancers. dancers dancing. This dance routine is a bit ran- 3D may seem a strange choice dom, and feels more like an hom- for a dance film, but it turns out age to Gene Kelly than anything to be one of the best uses of the else. The dance is certainly noth- medium yet. ing compared to Singing in the As the dancers leap, dive and Rain, but it is able to hold its own move through the frame, the sense thanks to the 3D effects. of depth enhances the intricate To see these dance routines in choreography by showing us how 3D feels like the true calling of each dancer is a part of the whole. this medium, as opposed to garish The dancers in the background 3D tricks thrown at you in other are equally a part of the routines genres of film. (See the trailer for as the ones in the front. When the latest Resident Evil movie for done well, this is the freedom that plenty of examples of this). Sure, 3D gives the viewer. It allows us explosions and rubble flying at the to watch different elements de- viewer look cool, but is it really pending on what catches our own needed? Not necessarily in most unique interest. cases. Image courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures This phenomenon is widely What sets films likeAvatar and helped by the fundamental real- Step Up 3D apart is the fact that ism of what is being performed. the 3D effects actually enhance FILM shark. It’s hard to believe that Av- With the success of the movie While some misguided CGI is the film. atar only just came out last Dec., and a perceived increase in interest applied at times, the moves of ev- Certainly the enhanced depth Step Up 3D especially with the glut of 3D in the technology, over-eager stu- ery dancer are very real. These are of field versus reality has its mo- GENRE: Music/Romance products that have flooded the- dios looking to boost the bottom obviously real dancers performing ments, just as an overabundance STARRING: Rick Malambri, aters since then. line took many movies originally real choreographed routines. of color can. I breathed a sigh of Adam Sevani, Sharni Vinson, While CGI animated films shot on film and hastily make Another thing that adds to the relief when the 3D camera just Alyson Stoner have made the transition smooth- them into 3D in post-production, realistic element is how director spent a few moments taking in ly, live action films have not been making the once seemingly or- Jon Chu wisely restrains himself Times Square, with the buildings DIRECTOR: Jon Chu so lucky. ganic effect decidedly unnatural from cutting every two seconds, appearing much larger than they RATING: PG-13 When Avatar came out, it in most movies billed as 3D. Per- and instead lets segments of larger actually are. showed the potential advantages haps the biggest example of this routines play out. It is in the enhancement of RELEASED: Aug. 6, 2010 of using 3D for movies. It helped is with Clash of the Titans, which With several seconds of an these small, everyday realities viewers have a more immersive received a lot of criticism for its unbroken take to watch a dancer that 3D will find its place, if it OUR TAKE: ««««« experience, and many watch- shoddy 3D effects. hurtle through the air before isn’t killed by Hollywood excess ing it felt it was an enhancement The number of movies shot landing, not only within the first. and not just an annoying distrac- with the special cameras specific screen but also within one’s own It is probably the only movie I By Robert Solomon tion which required those weird to 3D is low, but there are still field of vision, the anticipation is would tell anyone they have to see Staff Writer glasses. some out there doing it right. Step heightened, making the payoff all in 3D, if you’re planning on seeing Unbeknownst to many watch- Up 3D was shot with these special the greater. it at all. If you do watch it, close For many, the arrival of Step ing at the time, that experience cameras, making it the first real While the director is able to re- one eye during one of the furious Up 3D to theaters may be a sign was made possible through special 3D live action movie since Avatar. strain himself, he is less able to re- dance sequences if you find your- that 3D has officially jumped the cameras. Now this is all well and good, sist filling the frame with random self not being impressed.
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7 p.m., Flag 137, Technique While you’re here, don’t miss these local music venues FOX THEATRE Atlanta’s Fox Theatre is one of the most prestigious historic venues in America and a main attraction of Atlanta nightlife. It has 4,678 seats and annually puts on more than 300 perfor- mances a year, specializing in everything from plays to concerts to movies. The Fox is located in the center of Midtown, right on Peachtree Street. Coming this fall, Drake, Lady Antebellum and The National are all playing at the theatre, so be sure to check them out when they visit town.
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VARIETY PLAYHOUSE Variety Playhouse is a theatre and nightclub located in Atlanta’s own Little Five Points. While it may be a different environment than the more formal one usually at the Fox, it is perfect for those who prefer smaller venues for their concerts. There are chairs for sitting or standing room if you prefer to groove to the music. This fall, Sara Bareilles, The Script, Motion City Soundtrack and Perpetual Groove are all scheduled to perform. Even if none of these acts ap- Photo by Joey Cerone peal to you, be sure to check out Little Five Points. Browsing the trendy shops or eating at one of the local restaurants is a great way to spend an afternoon.
TABERNACLE The Tabernacle is a 100-year-old church that was converted into one of Atlanta’s premiere music venues. It has a standing room as well as seats in two balcony floors. While bigger than the Variety Playhouse, it is still an ideal place to enjoy some great bands and intimate performances. It is located right by Centen- nial Olympic Park, which is another great place to check out during your leisure time. MGMT, Slightly Stoopid and Adam Lambert are all scheduled to perform this fall. Photo by Kelvin Kuo While you’re here, don’t miss these local music venues MASQUERADE The Masquerade is an old mill building that was converted into a small concert venue located on North Avenue. It has three stages of differing sizes called Heaven (top floor), Purgatory and Hell (basement). This unique layout offers a variety of music for concertgoers, with local bands performing on the smaller stages and better-known bands on the larger stages. This fall, The Maine, Something Corporate, Hot Hot Heat and Senses Fail are all slated to perform.
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THE EARL The Earl (East Atlanta Restaurant and Lounge) is a trendy hipster music venue/bar located on Flat Shoals Avenue. It is
Photo by Rob Combier Rob by Photo known for its amazing burgers as well as frequently featuring many local and indie bands. There are tables as well as a large dance floor. With live shows almost every night, this venue is always hopping. Upcoming shows include Peelander-Z, Bomber Photo by Joey Cerone City and Jamie Lidell. Be warned of the smoke filled atmosphere and don’t forget that this venue is 21 and up to enter.
CENTER STAGE Center Stage is a cozy venue located in the heart of Midtown on West Peachtree St. It hosts some of the biggest names in show busi- ness, as well as smaller, more local bands. With stadium style seating, every seat is a good one. Shows are for all ages unless otherwise speci- fied. The venue is easy to get to on MARTA, just a couple of blocks away from Peachtree Center. Jimmy Eat World, Wale, Flyleaf and Jason Derulo will perform this fall, so make sure to check them out
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