Published Thursday, September 25, 2008
COOL DRY PLACE
Hard target: Cops’ crackdown on Blue Note owner ludicrous
By PETE BLAND
of the Tribune’s staff
So, we’re still waiting on that public apology from the Columbia Police Department.
GAME OVER
Reviewer returns to
role-playing games
By PAUL DZIUBA
A couple of months ago, I lamented about the absurd length of today’s average game, claiming I’ve only beaten about 1 to 2 percent of all the RPGs I’ve ever played. This is completely true. What wasn’t said is how I had generally come to despise the genre that includes some of my favorite games of all time, the "Mother" series, and how I actively avoided buying or renting titles if the words "Final" or "Fantasy" were printed anywhere on the box.
MUSIC
‘Black Butterfly’ soars into stores
Buckcherry staged a monstrous comeback with 2006’s “15.”
New Cheetham work premieres at MUMC event
The Gaudete Brass Quintet will premiere John Cheetham’s "Sonata for Brass Quintet,"which will be included in the program for the season kickoff concert Saturday at Missouri United Methodist Church.
Roots ‘N Blues music shines light on women, local talent
By CHRIS BOECKMANN
As was expected, this year’s Roots ’N Blues ’N BBQ Festival features an extremely talented lineup. Kudos to the festival organizers for grabbing Buddy Guy, Del McCoury and Jerry Douglas, but perhaps the most laudable part of this year’s lineup is found not in its headliners but in its diversity.
New releases
ticPick — “JAZZ, WINE AND BEER” PUB CRAWL
FILM
Gervais, as an actor, brings smiles, spark to spirit story
By SCOTT A. MAY
At a time when bad vibes and cynicism seem to rule the box office, movies like "Ghost Town" feel like a breath of fresh air. Contrived and derivative as it is, this lightweight romantic comedy has a lot of heart, in all the right
places.
October offerings
It must be October if Hollywood touts films about pampered pooches, bees and sisterhood, and a biopic about our current leader. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming up with expected release dates:
New on DVD
Movie Guide
CALENDARS
Weekend calendar
Foolish fun returns with Moo-Dah Parade
The Moo-Dah Parade fills the streets Saturday with possible marching BBQ grill
teams, the Mannequin Brigade, the Meadow Muffins and perhaps even a chance to
spot Elvis.
Comedy club brings Diamond, Landau to town
The Déjà Vu Comedy Club rolls out two laugh machines this week with acts by
Dustin Diamond, left, and Dave Landau, who will perform at 9:15 p.m. today and 8
and 10:15 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday at the club located at 405 Cherry St.
Bike ramble returns to help YouZeum center
The Starlight Bike Ramble, a recreational bicycle ride that serves as an annual fundraiser for the YouZeum science center, returns Saturday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at 608 E. Cherry St.
Columbia Festival of the Arts brightens weekend
What: A two-day celebration of performing, visual and literary arts in downtown Columbia.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
