| Best Bets: Levitt, 'Scapino!' and Gym Class Heroes in Dallas |
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| Written by Anthony Williams | ||||
| Friday, 10 October 2008 06:00 PM | ||||
 flickr: PhillipPoon Until next time, go 'head and check out the list of to-dos for this weekend and more. The Levitt Pavilion opens tonight, Scapino! is playing over at Mainstage Theatre on campus and several new movies out — read our Body of Lies review here. In addition to that, the State Fair of Texas is still ongoing, and this Saturday is the annual Texas-Oklahoma football game. And Gym Class Heroes is performing at the Palladium Ballroom with The Roots. See our Q&A here, but we'll post a show review later. The rest of your Best Bets after the jump ... FRIDAY As much as we tell you about concerts and shows to see, we know few are nearby. That’s why the opening of the Levitt Pavilion in downtown Arlington is such a big deal. All of you students stuck on campus without cars can now be entertained by people you don’t already see every day on campus. The amphitheater has a diverse opening schedule of shows, starting with opening night headliners Brave Combo who present a “Grammy-winning mosh pit polka.” Shows will cater to theme nights Thursdays-Sundays, but we’ll keep you in the know. Best of all, everything’s completely free. 7:30 p.m. at the new Founders Plaza, located at the corner of Center and Abram streets, across from city hall and the George H. Hawkes Central Library. SATURDAY Be sure to catch the Theatre Arts Department’s first play of the semester, Scapino!, before it’s gone. If you missed our feature story on Tuesday, Scapino! is a comedy with 16th century roots. It has several stock comedy characters like schemers and young lovers trying to overcome the many obstacles they face. It shows at 8 p.m. tonight and Friday at Mainstage Theatre, but there are two matinee shows at 2:30 p.m. today and tomorrow. Tickets: $7 students, staff and seniors, $10 general public. Mainstage Theatre, Fine Arts Building. EARLY NEXT WEEK The last presidential debate of this election year takes place on Wednesday night, but if you feel like you’re only hearing the same questions and answers, consider signing up for the new tradition Dancing with Mavericks. Part of the university’s Hispanic Heritage Month, the dance marathon is sure to be fun, whether you’re participating or just a spectator. Team registration ends on Friday, but stop by even if only for a study break. 6–10 p.m. at the Maverick Activities Center. More information available at www.uta.edu/multicultural. NEW MOVIES City of Ember Starring: Bill Murray, Toby Jones, Saoirse Ronan Director: Gil Kenan Rated PG Two teenagers race against the clock in their quest to solve an ancient mystery and save the people of the City of Ember. The Express Starring: Rob Brown, Dennis Quaid, Darrin DeWitt Henson Director: Gary Fleder Rated PG Tells the true story of Ernie Davis, the Syracuse University running back who became the first black man to win the Heisman Trophy. Quarantine Starring: Jennifer Carpenter, Jay Hernandez, Columbus Short Director: John Erick Dowdle Rated R A television news crew finds itself trapped in a quarantined apartment building where something strange has infected the residents. Views: 480 | E-mail
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