Staff Reports
Arizona Daily Wildcat
February 5, 1998

What to do, when to do it

Thursday, Feb. 5

"Brahmadon" is more than just a fun word to say. According to the folks at Actors, Inc., it's also a "state of mind, an altered state of reality." More importantly, it's the title of an original musical which premieres tonight at Pima Center for the Art's Proscenium Theatre, 2202 W. Anklam Road. The brainchild of local Dennis Fridkin, "Brahmadon" addresses themes of love and relationship, played out against a backdrop of story, song and dance. Show times are 8 p.m. today through Saturday; 2 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $15/$12 for students. Phone 881-4061 for more info.

Photo courtesy of Actors Inc. Arizona Daily Wildcat Paul Elia and Danielle Erin Rhodes in "Brahmadon."

The Department of German Studies presents the first in its Spring Film Series tonight, as "Cafe Elektric" takes the screen in the Modern Languages Auditorium. Director Gustav Ucicky's film has been restored by the Austrian Film Archive, which means the world may now see the marvelous Marlene Dietrich lead the cast in this tale of betrayal, revenge, and of course, love. The free screening begins at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 6

Arizona Daily Wildcat Orts Theatre of Dance.

Orts Theatre of Dance takes dance to the sky in an aptly named performance, "Dance Dance Dance Trapeze." Performances are today at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., and Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave . This innovative dance troupe is a must see for fans of modern dance and high-flying spectacle. Tickets are $10/$8 for students on the day of the show. Advance tickets are $2 off, available at Bentley's, Silverbell Trading and Antigone Books. Phone 744-4004 for more.

Phoenix-funksters Yoko Love grace the Old Pueblo tonight with a free in-store performance at Zia Records, 3370 E. Speedway Blvd. The last time this threesome performed in a record store, the aisles were packed with dancing fools who couldn't get enough of the Love. Insiders report the word "phat" was thrown around. Music kicks off at 8 p.m. so get yourself down there. Phone 327-3340.

Airport Lounge hosts another evening of terminal bliss tonight at 10 p.m. with locals, Shindig. Come drink, dance and be merry in the windowless vault that is the Airport, entertained all the while by the rock 'n' roll stylings of guitar-god frontman Shayne Christie. Admission is $3. 20 E. Pennington St. Phone 882-0400.

Saturday, Feb. 7

Knights, damsels and more than a few village idiots populate the grounds of this year's Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace, which opens this weekend and runs through March 29. You know the drill: you wander around looking at fairy-tale costumes and handmade daggers, sipping some ale and perhaps munching on one of those disproportionally large turkey legs. The massive gates are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advance tickets are $12 for adults. Head toward Phoenix on East Highway 60. Phone (520) 463-2700.

UApresents and the UA School of Music and Dance have joined forces to create "Coyote Consort," an innovative presentation of chamber music tonight at Crowder Hall. Acclaimed violinist Mark Rush and cellist Nancy Green are among the performers, and the program covers a range of works, including Olivier Messiaen's "Quartet for the End of Time" - a piece written in an Nazi labor camp for the only available instruments (cello, violin, clarinet, piano). Tickets are $20, half off for students with ID. Show time is 8 p.m. Phone 621-3341 for info.

Attention Anyone Who Likes Bluegrass Music! Is this you? If so, you best head down to the Berger Performing Arts Center (1200 W. Speedway Blvd.) today at 8 p.m., as the Rincon Optimist Club presents Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley. Stanley's career of more than 50 years has earned him a place in the International Bluegrass Music Association's Hall of Honor, three Grammy nominations and a nearly universal recognition as a major influence in Bluegrass and country music. Tickets are $14/$20 in advance; $3 more day of show. Phone Jim at 744-9135.

Sunday, Feb. 8

Photo courtesy of Rincon Optimist Club. Arizona Daily Wildcat Bluegrassman Ralph Stanley.

Arizona Repertory Singers present an afternoon of a cappella choral music at Casas Adobes Congregational Church, 6801 N. Oracle Rd, today at 3 p.m. Jeffrey Jahn directs this ensemble through a program of varied traditions, from classicals to spirituals and contemporary numbers. A donation of $5 is requested.

Wednesday, Feb. 11

Photo by Debi Milligan. Arizona Daily Wildcat Author Susan Power.

Women Writers' Journeys: Real and Imagined is the name of this year's Fourth Annual Women Writers' Event, sponsored by The Women's Studies Advisory Council. Three impressive women authors, Pat Mora, Susan Power and Lorraine Lachs will share stories from their lives, as women and writers, focusing on themes of creativity and the craft of writing. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Doubletree Hotel (445 S. Alvernon Way). The $25 tickets include a dessert buffet, and are available through the Women's Studies Office, Antigone Books, The Book Mark and Border's. Phone 621-7338 for more.

Ongoing:

Philabaum Contemporary Art Glass Gallery presents "Deep Relief," an exhibition of carved glass by masters of various sand carving and etching techniques. Featured artists include Bernice Ferman, Peter Houk and George Thieves. This show continues through April 25. The gallery, located at 711 S. Sixth Ave., is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Phone 884-7404.