VerThe Vanderbilt Hustler’s Arts & su Entertainment Magazine s MARCH 25—MARCH 31, 2009 VOL. 47, NO. 10 Spring checklist: things to do in Nashville Versus ponders the best of Nashville 10centric activities. With fi nals on the horizon, we bet it’s the most fun list you’ll see until summer. Flip to page 7 and let the adventure begin.

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Beyond the Munchie Mart: tales of shopping in an actual grocery store. Impossible? Think again and turn to page 5.

Today, I drew the short straw at the offi ce and had to write cover chatter. FML. Page 8. PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO SEE THURSDAY, MARCH 26 FRIDAY, MARCH 27 SATURDAY, MARCH 28 The Regulars

Mississippi Rocks The Ryman — Ryman Butch Walker with Ponderosa — Exit/In Dave Bennett — Nashville Symphony THE RUTLEDGE He’s produced everyone from Pink to Katy Perry (including Lindsay This 23-year-old clarinetist is described as an authentic musical Auditorium 410 Fourth Ave. South 37201 Chart-topping group 3 Doors Down headline Nashville’s historic Lohan), but Butch Walker has a lot to offer as a singer-songwriter prodigy. This week, he will be celebrating the 100th birthday of 782-6858 Ryman Auditorium for the first time. Opening acts include himself. He’s fresh off the release of his latest album. “Sycamore Benny Goodman, the King of Swing (who you might know for the Mississippi native Chad Harris and 7dayBinge, rock acts sure Meadows,” and he’ll bring his brand of groovy rock into town for “Chips Ahoy!” cookie theme, “Sing Sing Sing”). If you’re a fan of to provide an excellent show. The show benefits the Chris Bond a great show. ($17 advance, $20 day of show, 9 p.m.) big band jazz, hit up this show. ($40, 8 p.m., 1 Symphony Place) THE MERCY LOUNGE/CANNERY Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps fund college education BALLROOM costs for Nashville locals attending The University of Mississippi. Irlene Mandrell — The Palace 1 Cannery Row 37203 ($65-$75, 7:30 p.m.) Bill Bellamy — Zanies Comedy Night Club For an interesting change of pace, come check out the variety 251-3020 Bill Bellamy has been all over the country, trading his comedy show put on at The Palace including musical acts, comedy skits Percussion Ensemble — Belmont University and energetic jokes for laughter and energetic applause. Put your and even dinner. Irlene Mandrell is the host and has proven her BLUEBIRD CAFE Belmont’s School of Music puts on a show featuring a dancing shoes on and sit down at Zanies for a performance much entertainment power on the country comedy show “Hee Haw” and 4104 Hillsboro Road 37215 wide variety of material from classical to jazz to world more exciting than dancing! Try not to hurt yourself slapping your the NBC show “Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters.” For 383-1461 music. With performers including both undergraduate knees. ($20, 7:30 p.m., 2025 Eighth Ave. South) country music and fun (and a buffet country dinner), check this and graduate percussion majors, Belmont’s Percussion show out. ($40, 4 p.m., 2611 McGavock Pike) EXIT/IN Ensemble allows students to explore chamber music through Born Empty, Hammer No More The Fingers and 2208 Elliston Place 37203 percussion performance and composition. (Free, 7:30 p.m.) more — The End Jody Nardone Trio — F. Scott’s Restaurant and 321-3340 Both Born Empty and Hammer No More The Fingers bring their Jazz Bar Matt Wertz with Michael Tolcher — Exit/In own brands of jams to The End, and you better be there! Nashville I still haven’t made it out to F. Scott’s, and chances are you haven’t STATION INN Local Nashville singer-songwriter Matt Wertz returns to the Exit/ homegrowns Empty have spent years polishing their sound, ending either. If you’re a jazz fan, this is a travesty. Jody Nardone presents 402 12th Ave. South 37203 In. His album “Twenty Three Places” was released in 2003, and with a unique blend of awesome and more awesome. Opener Slam an excellent opportunity to experience this gem of Nashville, as he 255-3307 audiences still enjoy hearing tracks such as “Everything’s Right” Dunk Contest only sweetens the deal. ($5, 9 p.m.) has worked with such artists as The Flooting Men, Bob Delevante and “Marianne” at shows today. ($15 advance/$17 day of show, and Jeff Black and has performed alongside members of Bruce THE BASEMENT 8 p.m.) Off the Wagon — Station Inn Springsteen’s band and vocalists Michael McDonald and Kevin 1604 Eighth Ave. South 37203 For too long, bluegrass ensembles have been pussyfooting around Whalum. (Free, 7:30 p.m.) 254-1604 Josh Garrett & The Bottom Line Band — Bourbon the real music, leaving their dignity at the door and playing a Street Blues and Boogie Bar shameless pop mutation of aural glory. Off the Wagon has Chairlift — Exit/In F. SCOTT’S RESTAURANT AND Josh Garrett, a twentysomething rambler from New Roads, La., reclaimed what once was, what time dismissed at a snippet in the This band from Brooklyn originally formed to make music for JAZZ BAR plays a unique blend of music with influences ranging from soundtrack of history. ($10, 9 p.m.) haunted houses, but ended up moving to New York and expanding 2210 Crestmoor Road 37215 New Orleans funk to zydeco to rock ’n’ roll. His music has been their musical goals. They have played shows with other up and 269-5861 entertaining audiences for the past five years — join the crowd at Harvard University’s Radcliffe Choral Society and coming bands like MGMT, Yeasayer, and Mixel Pixel. One could the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar for what’s sure to be an Vanderbilt Concert Choir — Christ the King Church say that Chairlift is on the rise … best load up now. ($12, 10:45 SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY exciting show. (Tickets TBA, 9 p.m., 220 Printers Alley) Rarely does such a cultured, practice, tradition-rich opportunity p.m.) CENTER come so close to home, without so much as a price tag. Enjoy the 1 Symphony Place 37201 Vickie Raye — The Listening Room Cafe beautiful noise of Harvard’s all-woman ensemble, singing tunes Jedd Hughes — 3rd and Lindsley 687-6500 Puerto Rican songbird Vickie Raye got her start singing covers for comparable to those of heaven’s angels — the experience will This Australian was raised listening to classic American country her family in her home’s living room. With a performance career make your day, if not your week. (Free, 7:30 p.m., 3001 Belmont singers like Johnny Cash and Marty Robbins. As a guitarist, he 3RD AND LINDSLEY that began formally at just 8 years old, Vickie Raye is sure to have Boulevard) has performed with Patty Loveless on stage at the Grand Ole Opry 818 Third Ave. South 37210 a bright future ahead. (Tickets TBA, 6 p.m.) and the MerleFest bluegrass festival. Plus, he’s performing with a 259-9891 The Comic Intermezzo — The Blair School of Music band called Grooveyard, which I feel is an amazing enough name Junior Brown — Station Inn Though Blair’s homespun performances are always top notch, to warrant the price of admission (whatever that may be). ($TBD, Junior Brown is no ordinary singer-songwriter toting a guitar and occasionally they bring in a guest that will truly knock your socks 7 p.m.) CAFE COCO a few heartfelt lyrics. His performance style, which has brought off. The Comic Intermezzo is one such guest, presenting a rousing 210 Louise Ave. 37203 him fame from Texas honkytonks to hip venues in some of the performance of Mozart’s Dice Game. (Free, 8 p.m.) Cage the Elephant — The Basement 321-2626 nation’s biggest cities, is supplemented by something altogether Cage the Elephant hails from Bowling Green, Ky. While I’m not new — his own instrument, the “guit-steel.” A combination of sure how many elephants there are in Kentucky, I do know that the traditional six-string guitar and the steel guitar, this new and there are talented musicians, as evidenced by the group. With a innovative instrument has kept crowds coming back for more. blend of rap, rock and funk, this should be a great alternative ($20, 9 p.m.) music show. ($TBD, 9 p.m.) THIS ISSUE Versus Bits & Pieces MARCH 25—MARCH 31, 2009 VOL. 47, NO. 10 • Your life in the stars, 2 • Overheard at Vanderbilt, 2 Versus FROM THE EDITOR • Words to live by in 17 syllables, 2 Magazine 3 EDITORIAL BOARD Entertainment • Trade up from the Munchie Mart, 5 Editor in Chief • We love “I Love You, Man,” 5 Chris Gearing

Managing Editor Music Sara Gast 4 • Flo Rida spins our heads right round, right round, 6 Features Editor • Musical mash-ups are retro, in a cool Courtney Rogers way, 7 • Where are you headed, Beatles fan? Culture Editors “Nowhere Boy,” 7 Trip Cothren Holly Meehl There must be some kind of way out of here, said the joker to the thief … Procrastination Music Editors • A Web site Thumper would have Charlie Kesslering Man, Bob Dylan can write some lyrics (like the one above 5 loved, 8 Avery Spofford from “All Along The Watchtower”). There’s little argument that he’s the best American songwriter who’s ever lived. Talk • How to feel better about your day, 8 Head Writer to anyone who’s followed him, because they’ll say that he’s Kris Stensland one of their major infl uences. If not, maybe you shouldn’t Features listen to that person anymore. • Spring checklist: 10 things to do in Nashville, 9 Many people think that the words of “All Along The • Letter from an Angry WASP, 9 Watchtower” were inspired by passages from the Bible 6 Art Director (most notably, the Book of Isaiah, 21:5-9). Others think Matt Radford it is just nonsense. However, Vanderbilt, I would say that this argument refl ects the true genius of Dylan’s work — PIC OF THE WEEK Designers it doesn’t have a set meaning. It continues to stay fresh, Irene controversial and enigmatic. It can mean what it needs to Hukkelhoven mean for a particular time. Or I could be completely wrong. Kat Miller Plus everybody and their dog keeps re-recording this classic Morgan Webb (a personal favorite, Bear McCreary’s version for “Battlestar Galactica” — don’t look at me with your judge eyes). Marketing Director George Fischer I think we should all recognize the true genius of Dylan’s words. Indeed, his “The Times They Are A-Changing” may Advertising Manager as well be the anthem for 2008-2009. “Like A Rolling Stone” Angela Booker inspired a generation. And I don’t know about you, but “Lay, Lady, Lay” is one of my all-time favorite love songs. VSC Director Chris Carroll I know it’s not a revolutionary idea (recognizing how awesome Bob Dylan is), but we here at Versus feel that Assistant VSC covering the basics are essential for a true appreciation of Directors fi ne arts. If you want to be as much of a culture snob as we Jeff Breaux are here, you really have to bring your A-game. It takes a Paige Clancy lifetime of dedication to indie bands and ideas. You have to read and listen to things no one has heard of (or even cares Journalist in about). You have to become ensconced in your feeling of Residence pop-culture superiority. And Bob Dylan just rocks, bro. Tim Ghianni Stay Legendary, Chris Gearing NICOLE MANDEL / VERSUS MAGAZINE BITS & PIECES HAIKUS FREEDOM IS THE OPEN WINDOW Words to live by THROUGH WHICH POURS THE SUNLIGHT OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT in seventeen syllables AND HUMAN DIGNITY. Sing “Here Comes the Sun” — HERBERT HOOVER And I will say it’s all right. Take that, wintertime.

You know, frat formals H ROSCOPES Should be excused absences: ARIES 3/21-4/19: Horoscopes are more fun than telescopes, but less accurate. Still, watch out for those rocks. Beer pong is a sport. TAURUS 4/20-5/20: There were no horoscopes involved in the Scopes Monkey trial. Just monkeyscopes. And kaleidoscopes. Which are now not allowed to be around monkeys. So stay away from both this week. GEMINI 5/21-6/21: Can you imagine a world without pain or suffering? The music would suck. OVERHEARD CANCER 6/22-7/22: If you spend less time on the Internet, maybe Some people on this campus just don’t think before you’ll stumble upon something in real life. And have something to they speak. Sometimes we are lucky enough to write on FML. overhear what they say. LEO 7/23-8/22: If you were ACTUALLY Leo, you’d be dating SI Compiled from the Facebook group “Overheard at Vanderbilt” Cover Model Bar Refaeli. And good LORD you’d be happy. Girl 1: “OMG you’re such a Barbie!” VIRGO 8/23-9/22: The lack of dinosaur-themed foodstuffs is not Girl 2: “SO not true — my boobs are real!” only puzzling, but also enraging. LIBRA 9/23-10/22: Professor: “As for studying, I wouldn’t bother. After being rejected as a VUceptor, you’ll have The test will probably be impossible.” to fi nd a new way to meet freshmen next year. The stars suggest frat parties. Rando: “Great, my first kiss was from a girl SCORPIO 10/23-11/21: They say invention is like, 99 percent on acid.” perspiration. If you’re doing any creative work this week, please remember to shower. Or at least wear deodorant. Girl 1: “I’ve never done body shots, my boyfriend’s not really into that.” SAGITTARIUS 11/22-12/21: They say that all journeys begin with Girl 2: “It’s not really something to do with a single step. This week, you’ll fi nd that the most epic ones begin your boyfriend. I really just do it to be with a stumble. skanky.” CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19: Your life is perfect, so maybe you should start using “F YOUR Life” instead. Guy: “Hydration is almost as important as drinking.” AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18: Honey has a longer shelf life than a shelf. Unfortunately, you don’t. Make the best of the rest of your time here.

PISCES 2/19-3/20: Chances are, two and a half decades ago your parents did last weekend the same thing you did, just without Facebook to prove it. Gross. PHOTOS: ickr.com Versus • March 25—March 31, 2009 • 3

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WITH NEW GUY ON THE BLOCK HOUSTON GOLDEN Music editor and resident talent scout HG: My choice in attending Vanderbilt VM: Your songs certainly incorporate a lot in Dallas with members of The Deep Charlie Kesslering talked with freshman was largely in uenced by my dreams of sounds. How would you describe Blue Something, but I was not able to acquire funding to publish a nished Houston Golden about music, mortality and of moving to Music City and forming your unique style? Who has in uenced a band with a brighter future than the evolution of your music? product that I was satis ed with and his new group venture, The Neon Eon. You all of my prior Dallas bands. The HG: I am no different from most songwriters delayed the project to start again when may have already heard him during a meal formation of my current band — The when I say that my biggest in uence is I moved to Nashville. In November I or two at The Commons — if not, check out Neon Eon — occurred during the end The Beatles. Yet I never try to imitate began working with a local veteran his band on Facebook or MySpace. of the fall semester, and we have been other artists and even make sure producer Matt Wilder at his studio practicing multiple times a week since to do covers with my original style. WilderSide, and as we worked he grew the beginning of 2009. Just recently we Describing my “style” is a question that increasingly con dent in my potential began to escape the privacy of Gillette’s I often evade because each one of my for success. Finally we have nished ensemble practice room — gigging hard songs has a unique style to consider. the music for the EP and are nalizing because we want to be heard. Some bands that currently in uence the graphic design. An exact date will my music (include) Death Cab for Cutie, be posted on the Web site soon, but for Radiohead, Coldplay, Sufjan Stevens now I can safely say that the EP will be VM: Tell me about the Neon Eon — who and Ryan Adams. released in less than one month. are your fellow members, what do they play? VM: When are we going to see the Neon HG: The Neon Eon is comprised of ve VM: The Neon Eon has played a few shows Eon on stage at the Grammys? Vanderbilt freshmen. Austin Kellogg at The Commons. Any plans for future HG: Did you not watch the Grammys this creates modern atmospheric melodies gigs? year? We took home 10 awards, including on his synthesizer as well as producing HG: We had three shows this past week, and “Hot & Toasty,” “Blow Your Brains” and Versus Magazine: You began as a solid piano sounds. Anthony Albanese so we are giving Vandy’s ears a rest until “Music Trophies are Made of Sound.” musician back in your hometown of uses two wooden sticks to bang on April 2 when we will be playing the Dallas. What got you into music in the plastic drum heads, building the rst outdoor concert for Music in the rst place? dramatic dimensions of the song Commons. So, come to The Commons Houston Golden: I have been lling structure. Samus Beck-Johnson bellows around 6 p.m. to hear us and other bands folders with pages of lyrics for verses bass frequencies from ampli ers and is perform. We also have an impressive and choruses since I was 12 years old. the undercurrent in the river of sound line-up for future gigs, including deals I never had much musical training and you hear when we play. Haijing Wu uses with Virgin Records for landing the taught myself how to play guitar by ear. tightened horse hair to rub the strings rst concert in space. And we will be Since the sixth grade, I have started of her violin and adds a beautifully releasing dates on our Web site for an dozens of bands in Dallas. The music classical element. And I do my best upcoming underwater concert at the scene in D-town was bleak compared to to sing and play rhythm guitar. Also, I Nashville Aquarium. SCUBA anyone? Nashville, but I did my best to be heard write the lyrics and basic chord changes by throwing concerts in Deep Ellum for my music. However, I dare not take and at local high schools. more credit than I deserve for more VM: The group is currently working on an than a dozen of musicians ranging in EP. How’s that going? both age and fame have contributed to HG: I have been working for a year on my VM: When you came to school, did you plan instrumentation and sound on the CD upcoming EP “Houston Golden and on forming a band? that is coming out soon. The Neon Eon!” I recorded in a studio photos courtesy of Houston Golden Flo Rida has come right round, right round

CHARLIE KESSLERING the Jonas Brothers wearing baseball gloves. No longer the dirty secret of unhappy Music Editor The rapper, named after a state full husbands and white kids on spring break, of people who, ironically, are physically stripping has ridden the coattails of When I envision my ideal future wife, unable to dance to “Right Round,” releases today’s economic downturn straight from I picture a woman who makes me almost an unintelligible  urry of words — noises the red light district onto Main Street. As as happy as Flo Rida’s “Right Round.” less reminiscent of the English language middleclass workers are being dismissed Not since Babe Ruth invented his candy than the sweet,  uid rush of Willy Wonka’s like cripples from Julliard, the credit card, bar have ingredients so perfectly combined chocolate waterfall. After a few passionate Internet connection and LCD screen to form such an exhilarating sensory listenings, however, I panned some golden have been traded for the more plebian experience. From the rst bleep-bloops nuggets from the stream of lyrics. In the stful of Washingtons, low self-esteem to the nal zing-zongs, the single’s beat second verse, Flo Rida explains, “that and live show. As Flo Rida most certainly captures the essence of energy in an earth- bottom is waving at me/like damn it, I understood this cultural phenomenon shattering three and a half minutes. When know ya” — a metaphorical gem Keats when he made “Right Round,” the song’s united with an industrial-grade-hook (“You would be proud of (though, I assume the vast success could hardly come as a surprise. spin my head right round, right round/When poetic master never had the pleasure of The rst time I listened to “Right Round” you go down, when you go down, down”), such an anatomically unique greeting). was like the rst time I read “Harry Potter”: I a rowdy mutation of Dead or Alive’s 1984 In all seriousness, Flo Rida has tapped knew it was magical, but, for a while, refused smash, the song becomes more catchy than ROB HILL / MusicCityPhotos.com into the modern American consciousness. to believe it was real. Thank God it is.  Versus • March 25—March 31, 2009 • 7 SOUNDTRACK TO THE ISSUE

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Top 10 remixes, mash-ups and samples We at Versus have excellent taste in music. Below, the editors share TRIP COTHREN 6. Framing Hanley — “Lollipop” “Walk This Way,” who also sings on the track. Culture Editor This is purely fun here. Framing Hanley’s what tracks we’ve been spinning as remix of Lil’ Wayne’s “Lollipop” is fun, 2. Dangermouse — “The Grey Album” we create the glory you’re holding 10. Flo-Rida — “Right Round” pure and simple. (I had to change things It was hard not to make this list entirely in your hands. I personally cannot get enough of up and add some rock remixes as well.) Jay-Z mash-ups. Such a talented and this wondrously catchy tune. It is not Tin Roof’s Johnny T likes to play this one! marketable man as Jay-Z lends himself anything to consider for song of the to being mashed with other great artists. “WE ARE THE PEOPLE” year, but it is a lot of fun. A remix of In this case, The Beatles’ white album is 1. Empire of the Sun Dead or Alive’s ’80s hit “Right Round.” put together with Jay-Z’s black album. The legendary producer Dangermouse “THIS DEVIL’S WORKDAY” 9. Trick Daddy feat. Lil Jon — “Let’s Go!” put this together and it is delightful! This song samples Ozzy Osbournes’ “Crazy 2. Modest Mouse Train,” a personal favorite of mine. This 1. Minty Fresh Beats — “Jaydiohead” sampling was very well executed and adds I know, I know, it is obvious where my “THE SUGGESTION BOX” something very special to the song. The lyrics loyalties lie. However, one listen to this mash suck but the music on the song is great! up of Jay-Z and Radiohead will leave you 3. Aqueduct begging for more. This is undoubtedly the 8. Eminem — “Sing for the Moment” best rock and rap remix slash mash-up slash “RISE UP WITH FISTS” This song brings together two great things: sample of all time. Go to jaydiohead.com for Jenny Lewis with the Watson Eminem’s unique lyrical ability and the complete album.  4. Aerosmith’s best attempt to sound like Led ickr.com Twins Zeppelin. I love it. This song works great — kudos to the producer who gured this 5. Vanilla Ice — “Ice Ice Baby” one out. Remix of Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” Mr. Ice will deny this one until he dies, “INSIDE AND OUT” but it is quite obvious that he stole the 5. Feist 7. Kanye West — “Stronger” central riff of this song from David Bowie’s Of the insane number of samples in Kanye’s “Under Pressure.” It did make for the hit “GOOD MORNING” music, this is my favorite. I had never heard of ’90s, pretty much. Who can blame the Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” guy? Want to see something funny? Watch 6. Kanye West prior to Kanye’s smash 2007 hit. Daft Punk his interview where Ice describes the and Kanye received Grammys for their efforts. difference between his song and Bowie’s. “BEING YOUR WALLS” 4. Travis Barker — Any famous 7. Armor For Sleep rap song in the last two years Travis has not been out of work since the “BENNIE AND THE JETS” Blink-182 split. He found his true calling with doing rock remixes of rap hits. They include 8. Elton John “Crank Dat Soulja Boy,” “Throw Some D’s on it,” “Low” and “Umbrella.” Check “WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG” them out on YouTube; it is some good stuff. 9. The Killers 3. Run D.M.C. — “Walk This Way” This is likely the most famous remix/mash-up “RECOMMENDATION” of all time. I like it, sort of. It earns the three Mirah ickr.com spot out of respect. Remix of Aerosmith’s ickr.com 10.

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LETTER FROM Spring checklist: AN ANGRY Spring has sprung and now that we’re able to leave the heavy jackets behind, it’s time to get outside and explore the world that surrounds things to do the VandyBubble. It’s easy to forget that there’s WASP Each week, more to Nashville than campus, downtown and the Mall at Green Hills, but there’s a lot to our resident see in Music City. Whether you’re looking to Angry WASP in Nashville explore new places during parent’s weekend, a sounds off on things COURTNEY ROGERS senior who feels they’ve yet to fully experience Features Editor the city or making alternative plans for formal that make him buzz. weekend, here’s a few places that are near and (see what we did there?) 10 dear to all of us at Versus. Las Paletas There are a lot of frozen treats out there, but nothing compares to a Las Paletas popsicle on a sunny day (or a rainy day for that matter — they’re pretty much an anytime snack). Located in a small plaza with no sign, Barbecue Tour of Nashville 1. this family operation serves up diff erent varieties Only true Versus afi cionados probably know, but last Valentine’s Day we published of creamy and fruity popsicles every day. Once you a heck of a feature. One of our writers (the heroic Dave Silverstein) decided to go try their wares, we promise you’ll be a popsicle snob on a journey, and he went to six Nashville barbecue joints within four hours. No forever. 2907 12th Ave. South, (615) 386-2101 2.joke. He almost died doing it (OK, he just felt sick, but anyway). Now, although we don’t normally encourage our readers to gorge on gratuitous amounts of barbecue, you should totally do it. While living in Nashville, sample the fare at places like Rippy’s, South Street Smokehouse, Jim ’n Nick’s, Jack’s or the ever faithful Loveless Cafe. That is, if you’re man (or woman) enough. Dear Inconsiderate Bathroom Users, Monday Nights at Flying Saucer Let’s do a little exercise right now, It’s a well-known tradition of the 21+ Vanderbilt crowd that Flying Saucer is the place to be on The Nashville Zoo and just bear with me. Monday nights. Three dollars a pint and all the Please raise your hand popcorn you can eat leads to some of the best 4. — it doesn’t matter 3. conversation (and scenes of intrigue and drama) which one. Great, you can hope to fi nd in the Nashville area. Plus, the decor is fantastic with (literal) saucers now just rotate your covering all the walls. Up for a challenge? Register hand forward, now with the bar and begin your beer quest to sample pull it straight down. every beer they off er (there’s a few hundred, so it’s How easy was that, going to take a while) and you’ll win a prize! ickr.com 111 10th Ave. South #310 right? It took about fi ve ickr.com seconds, and you’re Some of you out there reading are probably thinking, “The all done. Not too zoo? Really?” and to this I would answer, yes, really. At only bad … so now START Monell’s $14, a trip to the zoo is an inexpensive way to spend the day having fun with friends. If you’re still unconvinced with the FLUSHING THE F’ING Often overshadowed by the enthusiasm zoo’s merit, bear in mind that sometimes activities held prior TOILET! of5. Loveless Cafe fans (don’t worry, we love to the zoo can increase the fun of a zoo trip. If you’re looking Loveless, too), Monell’s is another tasty Radnor Lake Seriously, is that too for a very wild adventure, the zoo also holds camping nights much to ask? There option for a Southern style meal that tastes where you can camp under the stars and inside the zoo. Fun home cooked. The restaurant is far from 6. are reasons we have times or the makings of a midnight snack for the wild crowd? typical as it does not take reservations You decide. magical fl ushing toilets, and the seating is boardinghouse style. 3777 Nolensville Road, (615) 833-1534 Translation: your party sits at a huge table and it’s so that you can with other people and you all pass around use them to dispose giant bowls of food that comes from the ickr.com of things that we don’t kitchen at a nearly constant pace. When my As fun as it is to run the loop or read a magazine want to have to see. It’s Alternative Spring Break group ventured to on the elliptical, take a leap of faith and switch this Germantown gem, there was a point in your workout routine up with a hike or a jog at really easier than ever the meal where we realized that our half of Radnor Lake. Now that the fl owers are in bloom to dispose of waste, so the table was entirely covered in food. With and the trees no longer look barren and upside- Brunch at Marché please, do it. During an inexpensive fl at fee and hearty portions down, Radnor Lake is a great place to clear your Brunch is basically the best meal ever invented. what part of your to pass, hungry appetites will feel right at head after a busy week at Vandy. Why not make a 7. When else can you indulge in both breakfast home and no one has to break the bank for day of it and pack a picnic lunch courtesy of Bread and lunch cuisine without looking confused and routine do you decide, a great meal. and Co. before that meal money expires? bizarre? As interesting as it is to stop by Rand “Oh, hey, I’m just 1235 Sixth Ave. North, (615) 248-4747 1160 Otter Creek Road, (615) 373-3467 brunch and see the various levels of hung over going to leave this here people, take an adventure to East Nashville’s for the next person?” Marche Artisan Foods. With delectable items such as croissant French toast, hearty omelets, mimosas, Because really, it’s Printers sangria (and best of all: reasonable prices), is there disgusting. a better way to start the day? Of course, you’re 1000 Main St., East Nashville, Tenn. not the only one that (615) 262-1111 Visit the Parthenon Alley gets on my nerves, oh Upon fi rst visiting Vanderbilt, I could not believe that Nashville OK, we know that some of you go to no. At least with 10 8.was home to a to scale replica of the Parthenon. Until, of course, 9.Printers Alley all the time, but if you’ve seconds I can erase I drove by it and could not decide whether to be impressed or never been and are about to relocate laugh. As I’ve gotten to know Nashville more, I now see the to other cities, it’s time to hop in a cab (most of) what you’ve Parthenon as one more Nashville quirk that sets the city apart. and go. Many wonders await you on done. But those who Therefore, a visit to Centennial Park and the Parthenon is a this historic street including Lonnie’s destroy the sinks and must do for Vandy Students. Curious minds can take the tour Western Room, Miss Kellie’s, Fiddle and shower drains and of the interior and learn how the original Parthenon was built Steel, and the Bourbon Street Blues and and likewise destroyed (hint, don’t store the gun powder in the Boogie Bar. So whether you’re all about don’t take care of it temple while you’re under siege). If tours aren’t your style, bring a karaoke or singing the blues, … ugh. Does it really friend, a Frisbee or a good book and soak up the sun in this little Printers Alley has got you covered take that long to wash oasis just steps from Vandyland. for a night on the town. down the last bit of Located off of Church Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue. your toothpaste or shaving cream? 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