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photo by Brad Miller Arizona Daily Wildcat The Chicago Underground Duo, on Thrill Jockey Records, offers a unique array of instrumentation, including a cornet, vibraphone and percussion. They will be playing at Club Congress Tuesday.

Thursday January 28

Catch Jackie Chan's latest sensitive, heartwarming tale of martial arts on the highway. "Rush Hour" shows at Gallagher Theatre at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. from Jan. 27-31 for $2.50. Call 621-4671 for more action-packed information.

Hungry? Satisfy yourself with Gallagher's Midnight Special: "Delicatessen." Tickets are $2.50, and no, you can not put it on your CatCard. 621-4671 has all the tasty info.

Friday January 29

Vic Chesnutt will leave the southern comfort of his Atlanta life for a rare live performance tonight at Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress. With his sometimes spare, sometimes rugged guitar and a lyrical approach that is as sardonic as it is sincere, Chesnutt has amassed a loyal following, including fellow songwriters Victoria Williams and Michael Stipe, who once called him "the best songwriter in America." The last time Chesnutt was to play Tucson, the show was canceled for an unknown reason, which means the natives will be restless to see him. You best get there early. Openers Edith Frost and Lullaby for the Working Class (see related story, page 7) round out a fine evening of music. Tickets are $6. Phone 622-8848.

Besides Sean Connery and kilts, another of Scotland's greatest exports is accordion and fiddle duo Aly and Phil. Catch this rare performance Friday at 8 p.m. at the Berger Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Speedway. All reserved seats are $15. Call 327-4809 to order.

Are ya feelin' lucky, punk? Well, then, The Lucky Shoes are just your size. See them at the Plaza Pub, 20 E. Pennington, at 9 p.m. for only $3 cover. That's pretty lucky. Call 882-0400.

photo courtesy of Fidelity Records Arizona Daily Wildcat The String Cheese Incident jumped in front of a moving bus just so they could bring this photo to you. They'll be playing at the Rialto Theatre on Saturday.

Saturday January 30

Not just a fun food anymore, the String Cheese Incident performs an all ages show at the Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress, at 9 p.m. tonight. To buy $8 advance tickets, go to Hear's, Zip's, Guitar's Etc., or the Congress Street Store. Day of show tickets run $10. Call 740-0126 for more info.

Crawdaddy-O's name might remind you of crustaceans or beatniks, but their music sounds nothing like salt-water dwelling poetry readers. See them at The Plaza Pub, 20 E. Pennington, at 9 p.m. Beware Kerouac wannabes, there's a $3 cover charge. Call 882-0400.

Monday February 1

The UA School of Music and Dance's Faculty Artists Series continues tonight in Crowder Hall with a concert by Patrick Neher, double bass, with guests artists Robin Lorentz, violin, Greg Koyle, percussionist, and Betty Allen, soprano. The concert also features Grayson Hirst, tenor, and students Brent Burmeister, piano, and John Weiss, bass-baritone. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 general; $8 UA faculty/staff; $5 students/senior citizens. Call the box office at 621-1162.

Watch John Travolta and Uma Thurman get their grooves on when UAB presents "Pulp Fiction" at 7:30 p.m. and 10:20 p.m. Feb. 1-2. It'll cost you $2.50, which is about the same as a royale with cheese. Call 621-4671, because Zed's dead, baby.

Tuesday February 2

Who says there's nothing to do on a Tuesday night? Not Club Congress, 311 E. Congress. They'll be the scene for a concert featuring: Calexico, Brokeback, and Chicago Underground Duo. After the show, DJ H-bomb will spin 110 BPM (that's beats per minute for those not up on their club lingo). The cost is $6 and you can reach the club at 622-8848.

If you're sad that winter is slipping away, don't despair. You can still make it to pianist George Winston's winter show at Centennial Hall at 8 p.m. Reserved seating is $21.50 - $15.50. Call 621-3341 or (800) 638-4253 to charge by phone. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Community Food Bank.

Wednesday February 3

Even if you disagree with Fidel Castro's communist regime, don't miss the Ballet Nacional de Cuba when they perform Giselle tonight at Centennial Hall at 8 p.m. Tickets run $26-38 and are half price for students with ID and children 18 and under. And at 7:15, Melissa Lowe of the Dance Department will give a free lecture on classical ballet in Room 102 CESL. Call 621-3341 for information on both toe-tappin' events.

Roses are red, violets are blue, if you want more inspired poetry come hear Pulitzer Prize winning Jorie Graham read selections from her works in the MLNG auditorium at 8 p.m. It's free; call the Poetry Center at 321-7760 for more information and please, no prose.

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