THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLLEGIAN theweekender PINBALL WIZARD! ILLUSTRATION BY ERIC GILL Fort Collins sure plays a mean Pinball Jones By MARCUS MORITZ ‘Wow, I forgot about pinball,’ so I started to look PINBALL JONES Jones said. “I buy and sell machines. Right now e Rocky Mountain Collegian around on Craigslist and bought my first one.” it’s really full here, which is good.” Because there were a couple of places e first time you go, you may be tempted Maybe this weekend you’re less interested around town with pinball machines, but no Hours: to play all the pinball games, but that’s not how with newfangled entertainment technologies dedicated arcade, it made sense to gather up all Monday and Tuesday: Closed you will see the pros doing it. such as the moving picture, leisurely automo- the machines Jones could find and put them in Wednesday and ursday: 4-10 p.m. “We definitely have regulars. Some people bile drive or that Sega Genesis laying around a single location. Friday and Saturday: 2-11 p.m. come in on their lunch break and some people your apartment. “I had a couple machines in bars around Sunday: 2-8 p.m. come in with their kids,” Fox said. “e first If that’s the case, don’t worry, Fort Collins town,” Jones said. “I had machines in Idaho time in people will play a couple of different has an entire business dedicated to a form of Springs and Severance, and some here in Fort asking if I could fix a pinball machine she had. games, but when they come in regularly they entertainment just old enough for your liking. Collins. When the old machines broke down, I had never fixed one before but I thought I will only play one game. ere is a father and Nestled below Beau Jo’s in Old Town the last thing I wanted to do was drive all the could handle it.” son who play Terminator and a couple who only Square lies Pinball Jones, Fort Collins’ throw- way to Idaho Springs to fix them.” From there on, Fox has been employed as play Lord of the Rings for two hours at a time.” back to a time when the word “game” had less to After Jones opened her business, she real- the in-house mechanic at Pinball Jones. ey hold league play once a week on Mondays do with Skyrim and more to do with the num- ized that she’d need more than just her know- But the business is more than just a place to and have monthly tournaments. October’s month- ber of quarters in your pocket. how to keep all the machines in working order, play more than 20 different pinball machines; if ly tournament will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10. More specifically, it is Fort Collins’ destina- but hiring a pinball mechanic proved as uncon- you’re a die-hard pinball fanatic with cash to burn, “I really like it when parents come in with tion for all of your pinball desires, hosting more ventional as the pinball arcade itself. you can take one of the machines home with you. their kids and introduce them with the pinball,” than 20 machines for patrons to play. is Octo- “One time I put up a handyman Craigslist e cheaper machines run $1,500 bucks, Fox said. “Usually the kids love it, but some- ber, Pinball Jones will celebrate its first full year add that said I was willing to trade some work but expect a bigger payout if you want one of times they are bored out of their minds. It’s of being open for business. for a pinball machine,” said Ben Fox, an employ- the classics — Twilight Zone or the Addams really fun to watch because it is kinetic versus “A friend of mine was going to get a pinball ee at Pinball Jones who helps to keep both the Family — ,or if you want a new one like Trans- playing a video game or something.” machine,” said Kim Jones, the owner and man- old and new machines in working order. formers, it’ll cost you $7,000. Collegian reporter Marcus Moritz can be ager of Pinball Jones. “And I thought to myself, “A couple hours later I got a call from Kim “We rotate our machines out pretty often,” reached at [email protected]. Marching band raises money for trip to Dublin the bands of CSU. The CSU symphonic band and internationally known brass solo- By LIANNA SALVA THE FUNDRAISER e Rocky Mountain Collegian As a fundraiser for the CSU wind ensemble will also be per- ist. Marching Band’s trip to march in forming traditional Irish music. New CSU faculty, Dr. John After you’re done celebrating the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade The marching band’s perfor- Seesholtz , will join the symphonic What: 2013 March to Dublin all things Irish at the Rocky Moun- — held in Dublin —, the band mance at the Parade of Lights in band playing the baritone. The Fundraiser tain Irish Festival, head over to the will perform music from past and Denver in 2010, as well as their symphonic band will be perform- Where: e Lincoln Center for Lincoln Center Saturday night to future performances, including performances at football games, ing “Old American Songs” to cel- the Performing Arts enjoy the emerald isle’s music with pieces from the Beatles and FUN. caught the attention of the com- ebrate the connection between When: Sept. 29, 7:30 pm mittee who chooses the St. Pat- Ireland and America. Cost: $10 students, $25 general rick’s Day Parade performers, The marching band will be public according to Dr. Christopher conducted by drum majors Devon Nicholas, director of bands and Aimes, Luke Contreras and Wes forming in the parade in Dublin. conductor of the wind ensemble Turner. Many of the marching band at CSU. “It’s an honor to be able to rep- students have never been outside Nicholas himself marched in resent the university, the marching of the country. Senior math educa- the parade in Dublin when he was band and the nation,” Turner said. tion major and clarinet player in a sophomore in college. The marching bands from the marching band, Tabitha Nick- “I know firsthand what it will Ohio State and Purdue Univer- erson, is one of these students, and do for our students and for our sities will also be performing in is excited for the opportunity. university. It establishes us and Dublin for the parade, according “This is an experience of a represents our music department to Turner. lifetime to tell my children that I on a world stage,” he said. “I can’t The drum majors promised a marched in an international pa- imagine anything near this kind of night of surprising musical expe- rade. I can’t even imagine how exposure.” riences including previews for the cool this going to be,” she said. Nicholas said that the event, homecoming game performance “It’s more than just the music; it’s which will be a main source of fun- and the difference in sound com- supporting your student name. draising for the band’s upcoming pared to the football field. For the school to be recognized trip, is the first indoor concert in “Students always say how internationally, it raises expecta- the marching band’s history and much they love the band at the tions.” will continue as an annual perfor- games, but if they really love the It is recommended that tickets mance. band, come take the opportunity be purchased online through the The wind ensemble will be to see us perform indoors, because Lincoln Center website, as seating performing “An Irish Tapestry” it’s meant to be different,” Aimes is reserved. FILE PHOTOS | COLLEGIAN to include many traditional Irish said. UCA beat reporter Lianna e trombone section of the CSU Marching Band performes Number 5 dur- pieces. The ensemble will be Out of the 300 members in the Salva can be reached at entertain- ing part of the homecoming 2010 celebration. joined by Adam Frey, an elite and marching band, 220 will be per- [email protected]. 2 Friday, September 28, 2012 | The Rocky Mountain Collegian weekender entertainment Coming home to music Homecoming week begins with Tyler Hilton Concert BY EMILY KRIBS ing released on a major label,” e Rocky Mountain Collegian Hilton said in regards to his EVENT DETAILS music, which has been featured You don’t have to wait ‘til on the soundtracks of “One What: Homecoming ursday to get your Home- Tree Hill” and “Walk the Line.” Kickoff Concert coming on. “at was really exciting Where: LSC eater Homecoming week begins to me. I could have written When: Sunday, Sept. 30 this Sunday with a concert fea- those kinds of songs again, but Time: 7 p.m. turing the country, rock and I wanted to do better. And I Cost: Free pop musician Tyler Hilton. think my new [music] ... is bet- “I come from country, folk ter.” Jones said. “is year we’ve and blues music; that’s what Music from his new CD will gotten to plan with the LSC’s my family plays and that’s the be played at the concert Sunday 50th anniversary and the new music I grew up on,” Hilton night. theater in mind.” said. “e concert’s a kickoff of “You can see a lot of market- “It’s exciting to have a the entire Homecoming week,” ing on campus and in the dining country artist,” said ASAP Ex- Jones said.