By
Maggie Burnett
Wednesday 20
If you're old enough, you probably remember MTV VJ Bill Bellamy and his antics a few years back. Ok - so this isn't quite the same thing, but they all have the same last name, right? Check out the Bellamy Brothers, considered to be one of the most successful country duos of all time, tonight at the Backstage Grill, 6350 E. Tanque Verde Road. Doors open at 8. Advanced tickets are $20. Call 733-6262 for more information.
The distinguished lecturer/multicultural series continues this week with the arrival of Esther Belin, a Navajo poet whose work has been published by several collections and anthologies. She will read from her latest book of poems "From the Belly of My Beauty" tonight at 7 in the Kiva Auditorium of the Education building. Call 621-6897 for more information.
Thursday 21
Skip the sushi and head over to Crowder Hall in the Music Building tonight at 7:30 to catch "The Mikado," a popular operetta set in the mythical world of Old Japan. The story revolves around emperor Mikado who, upon declaring flirting a capital offense in his kingdom, must learn to deal with the newly appointed Lord High Executioner a.k.a. the biggest flirt east of the Mississippi - and that's just the beginning. Tickets range from $10 to $12, $8 for students with valid ID. Call 621-1162 for more information.
We know it - you can't get enough of the distinguished lecturer/multicultural series. If you're out and about this early, check out "A History of the Mississippi Choctaw Band Language Immersion Program," today at 9 a.m. in the Modern Languages Auditorium. The event features Roseanna Tubby-Nicky, a Choctaw educator and the director of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Language Program. This event is offered in conjunction with the 22nd Annual American Indian Language Development Institute "Ensuring a Place for Our Languages: Linguistics, Social and Cultural Aspects of Indigenous Language Teaching." Call 621-6897 for more information.
Friday 22
It's Friday night, the feelin' is right, so move your booty on down to the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress St., to see Blaze and Twiztid, a band that takes after the likes of Insane Clown Posse, tonight at 8. Tickets are $15 in advance through the Ticketmaster hotline at 321-1000 or call 798-3333 for more information.
Saturday 23
Being that we live in an area saturated with Native American culture, it can't hurt to beef up on Native American history as well. "Sacred Traditions: A Hopi Summer Solstice" will include the presentation of Hopi stories, dancing and Kachina dolls as well as a book signing by author and artist Gerald Dawavendewa. The family-style solstice happens tonight from 4 to 8 at the north building of the Arizona State Museum on University Blvd. Call 626-8381 for more information.
Sunday 24
The culmination of the UA media arts department's film series "The Genres of Hollywood" occurs today at 3 p.m. with the screening of "Destry Rides Again" in room 150 of the Harvill building. The series, which has been running since the beginning of June, strives to bring film back to the celluloid by serving popcorn and soda with each screening. Tickets are $3, $1 for students with valid ID. Call 626-2847 for more information.
If you aren't interested in "Destry Rides Again," head over to the Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Auditorium at 3 p.m. to see "Alternate Routes 2001: Sunday Afternoon at the Movies with George Kuchar and Scott MacDonald." Legendary video artist Kuchar, and historian/film critic Scott MacDonald, present a Sunday afternoon of film and video to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Media Arts summer series of progressive works (formally known as VideoTENSIONS). Call 621-7352 for more information.
Monday 25
This has probably been going on for a few weeks already but I won't tell if you won't - get out and see "Gnatman!" at the Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway Blvd. The plot of this play thickens as Gnatman saves Mammoth City from the evil clutches of the sinister Jester - or does he? Tickets are $13.95 for adults. Call 886-9428 for more information.
Tuesday 26
You loved Robin Williams in the movie "Dead Poets Society" but never quite felt enraptured by the plot - then head over to the gathering of the local Dead Poets Society to share your time and work with other eager poets in a friendly, comfortable environment. Times and locations vary so stay on your toes and call 795-2328 for more information.
