14 Features February 1, 2005 THE RETRIEVER AROUND Beginning [February 2] Incidentally... Events Happening Throughout the Greater Baltimore-Washington Area TOWN Events Happening On and Around the UMBC Campus Beginning [February 1] Wednesday, February 2 unself-conscious fans who are assuredly Happy Year of Yiyou! ready to start trouncing the pit at the Come celebrate the Chinese New Year Recher Theatre in Towson tonight, begin- Winter Welcome Week Bingo Night Liz Lerman Dance Exchange in concert with New Tang Dynasty TV at the ning at the witching hour of 8 p.m. TM* Tuesday, February 1 Friday, February 4 Warner Theater in Washington D.C. Test your luck at bingo during the Winter The InterArts Studies Program presents Beginning at 8 o’clock, you can take in all Saturday, February 5 Welcome Week Bingo Night. Located in the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange in con- the sights and sounds which are sched- My Line or Yours? the Skylight Room of the Commons, it’s cert. The Liz Lerman Dance Exchange’s uled (“Myths and Legends: A Magical Two highly-trained professionals in the sure to be a rousing good time! The num- performance at UMBC offers a sneak Evening of Song and Dance,” featuring art (or is it science?) of making people bers are rolling from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. peek into a dance company whose moves, many talented artists) to ring in the Year laugh are coming to Washington D.C.’s For more information, contact Lee grooves and imagery are created from a of Yiyou (the Rooster). As a special Warner Theatre for a improvisational per- Hawthorne at [email protected]. multitude of voices spanning six decades. bonus, here’s your horoscope for 2005: formance sure to send people into hyster- The repertory evening includes excerpts “The year of the Rooster heralds happi- ical fits of guffawing and such. The stars Winter Welcome Week Resource Fair from Nocturnes, set to music of the red- ness, color and drama, but this has to be of the show are Colin Mochrie & Brad and Pep Rally headed stranger Willie Nelson; In Praise balanced with good old fashioned com- Sherwood, who for years cracked up tele- Wednesday, February 2 of Animals and Their People celebrates mon sense and tried and tested values. vision viewers on “Whose Line Is It A variety of campus resources and depart- the prayerful relationships of animal com- Otherwise it could end up becoming a Anyway?”, both the British and American ments will be gathered on Main Street, panionship and the kinesthetic beauty of wild goose chase.” -Courtesy of versions, and recently were featured on The Commons from 12 pm until 2 pm to animals—proving that if you wag your NTDTV.com. TM* “Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show” on answer your questions. Stop by and also tail long enough, you can’t help but be the WB, a show whose fate at press time help us cheer on our basketball team. For happy; and other favorites from the Thursday, February 3 is still undetermined; in any event, these more information, contact Lee Company’s menagerie of movement. Sisters and Brothers guys know their comedic stuff. Indeed, it Hawthorne at [email protected]. Founded in 1976, the Liz Lerman Dance [These next two listings have nothing to will be a bit of a repeat show for those of Exchange presents a unique brand of do with each other besides being on the us who attended the SEB-sponsored Men’s Basketball vs. Vermont and After dance/theater, breaking boundaries same date and my attempt to be clever homecoming show at the RAC this past Game Party between stage and audience, theater and about the title of this entry:] October, which was a display of lunacy Wednesday, February 2 community, movement and language, tra- Featuring some of the biggest talents in few of us will soon forget. This evening’s Come out to the UMBC RAC Arena in dition and the unexplored. Through gospel music, coming together for an proceedings commence at 8:00. TM* your black and gold and support the explosive dancing, personal stories and evening of inspiration at D.A.R. Retriever men’s basketball team!! Students intelligent humor, Liz Lerman Dance Constitution Hall in Washington, Sisters Southern Comfort get in free with ID! And then come out to Exchange stretches the expressive range of In the Spirit is the moniker under which Family band the North Mississippi All the Sports Zone in the Commons to cele- contemporary dance. 8 pm, UMBC Yolanda Adams , Martha Munizzi, Sheila Stars, known for their catchy blend of brate UMBC’s victory at the After Game Theatre. $17 general admission, $7 stu- E, RiZen, Kelly Price and Juanita Bynum, rock, blues and jam-band styles, is com- Party. The game starts at 7 pm and the dents/seniors. To order tickets in advance, a.k.a. “The Prophetess,” are taking the ing to Towson’s Recher Theatre, and fans After party goes from 9 pm to 11 pm. For order online through MissionTix or call country by spiritual storm. Show up at of great live music are in for a treat. Be more information, contact Lee 410-752-8950. Any remaining tickets will 7:30 to join in the celebration. Also sure to get there early to hear all the love- Hawthorne at [email protected] or go be available at the door (cash or check appearing in Baltimore on Saturday at the ly licks and ready riffs at the 4+ piece to www.umbcretrievers.com. only). An open rehearsal will be held at Lyric Opera House at 8:00. TM* band’s disposal; the show’s scheduled to 2:30 pm on February 3rd in the Theatre. Meanwhile, at the Funk Box, Brothers start by 8. TM* Service Project Admission to the open rehearsal is free. Past, a Philadelphia-based band which Thursday, February 3 plays both rock and electronic-flavored Monday, February 7 Looking for ways to contribute to the Superbowl Party music, is coming to blow your mind with Get Low, Pedro! tsunami relief efforts? Stop by Main Street Sunday, February 6 their challenging sounds. The show starts At 8:30, DC’s Black Cat will play host to in the Commons to share your ideas from Looking for a place to watch the big at 8:00 o’clock. TM* two indie bands of note tonight: Low, the 12 pm – 2 pm. There will also be a cam- game?! Join SEB and The Commons for Minneapolis “slowcore” group, known for pus-wide meeting to discuss UMBC the biggest Superbowl Party on campus at Friday, February 4 their gloomy ambience and acoustic gui- response to the tragedy on Monday, Feb. “Flat Tuesdays” and the Commons The Art of Gwar tar-driven atmosphere; Pedro the Lion, 7 from 1-2 in the UC Ballroom. For more Cabaret tonight between 6-11 pm. The There comes a time in every young man’s the sincerely religious and undeniably information, contact Lee Hawthorne at game will be on 5 screen and food and a life in which he realizes his purpose on tuneful singer-songwriter whose output [email protected]. variety of drinks will be available. Join us this planet… for some of them, that ulti- has been the source of some acclaim and for games and prizes throught the night. mate goal just happens to be dressing up controversy in the past few years. Comedy Hypnosis - Tom Deluca Beer and Wine will be served in “Flat in gigantic foam armored suits and Tonight’s your chance to see ‘em both. Friday, February 4 Tuesdays for those 21 or older. The screaming at the top of his lungs while TM* Come to the University Center Ballroom Cabaret is open to all, but you must be 21 riffing on an equally fantastically-decorat- at 8 pm for this fantastic event. It prom- or older to enter “Flat Tuesdays”. Please ed instrument of metal music. Such *TM = Ticketmaster: (410) 481-SEAT; ises to be great laughs. Brought to you by drink responsibly. For more information, describes the life story of the members of www.ticketmaster.com the Winter Welcome Week Committee. contact Kyle Carter at [email protected]. the notorious band Gwar. I think I saw Got an upcoming area event? For more information, contact Lee them on “Jerry Springer” once. Anyhow, Email [email protected] (min. 2 weeks Hawthorne at [email protected]. Liz Alcott may be reach at [email protected] they’ve got a legion of rowdy, entirely notice). START LENT RIGHT! Ash Wednesday Service Imposition of Ashes Wednesday, Feb. 9 8:30 a.m Commons 330 Sponsored by Lutheran/Episcopal Campus Ministry All are welcome!.