Gobble! Gobble! , Today is Wednesday, November 24, 2004.
Welcome to StarNet's weekly Entertainment Newsletter. Here's a sample of what's going on around Tucson this holiday weekend: THEATER 'The Pirates of Penzance': A vast musical treasure Arizona Theatre Company's production of "The Pirates of Penzance" is a co-production with the Kansas City Repertory Theatre, where it received rave reviews and finished a close-to-four-week run last month. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_index/48921 SUGGESTIONS A cornucopia of Thanksgiving films for you Thanksgiving gets the shaft. When it comes to pop culture, Thanksgiving-themed options are few and far between. To help create a cornucopia of Thanksgiving movies, here's a mix of items that fit the holiday and a film to go with each. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_index/49471 Allow us to toss you a few ideas for winter break There's plenty of things to do around town; you just have to seek them out. Here are a few ideas to get you started during this break from school http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_index/49427 MOVIES 'Alexander' the Pretty Good Just as its subject, Alexander the Great, never met an army he couldn't beat, "Alexander" the three-hour movie won't meet a bladder it can't bust. Only those as bold as the Macedonian will ride into battle with 32-ounce sodas. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_movies/ Gleeful Depp in tip-top form "Finding Neverland," a film about the inspiration of "Peter Pan," is set a century ago, in a presumably more innocent time. We're asked to accept that author James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937), played by Johnny Depp, is completely wistful and innocent as he pals around with tykes, under the adoring supervision of their mother, Sylvia Llewellyn Davies (Kate Winslet). http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_movies/49417.php ReView by Phil Villarreal: The Searchers Like just about every hero from mid-20th century Westerns, Ethan Edwards hates Indians. Unabashed racism courses through the brittle veins of the character played by John Wayne in "The Searchers." http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/review/ CONCERTS Bette Midler brings her 'Brass' act back Once is never enough when it comes to seeing Bette Midler in concert. That's what the actress and pop singer is banking on when she brings her "Kiss My Brass Tour" back to Arizona on Saturday. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_index/49298 'Days Go By' paves way for Dirty Vegas If the name doesn't ring a bell, try to remember that Mitsubishi Eclipse commercial from the summer/fall of 2002 with the catchy song thumping as a girl in the passenger seat of the vehicle got down like only those born to car dance can. That was Dirty Vegas' "Days Go By." In concert with Tears for Fears Friday at Casino del Sol's AVA http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_index/49433 Afro-Peruvian music is home for Libertad With 37 albums to her name, vocalist Tania Libertad has covered just about every Latin American genre imaginable. In concert Sunday night at UA's Centennial Hall. NIGHTBUZZ Battle of the Bands gives everyone a chance to share music, thoughts Are you a fan of blues or metal? Do you like rock or rap? Is reggae your thing or do you prefer punk? Whatever your taste may be, this year's Arizona Daily Star Battle of the Bands has a little something for everyone... http://www.aznightbuzz.com/ This week's featured Battle of the Bands artist: Sammy Curiosity http://www.aznightbuzz.com/lennon/battle04_entries.php#curiosity UNDER 21 Hot sequels all around for gamers Going with what has worked before, game developers have unleashed a hail of sequels for the holidays. Each of the three major consoles has released a long-awaited, exclusive follow-up. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/ent_index/49437 Well, that's it folks. Have a happy Turkey Day and we'll see you in December! -- Compiled by Andrew Satter, Online Producer -- To subscribe under another e-mail address or to unsubscribe, go to http://www.azstarnet.com/newsletter
