Day: October 7, 2014

Community, Entertainment

Let’s do the ‘Time Warp,’ again!

Meagan Falcon

Local theater production prepares to astound and seduce audiences Kira Hays / Associate Editor Audiences are shivering with antici…pation as the latest “Rocky Horror Show” hits the stage at Aurora Arts Theatre this fall. The cult classic is a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940s through to the early 1970s. The musical tells the story of a newly engaged couple, Brad and Janet, getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of Dr. Frank-n-furter, a mad transvestite scientist who just happens to be unveiling his new creation, a muscle man…

Campus, Entertainment

Chamber Orchestra kicks off new season

Meagan Falcon

Performances bring students and community together Amber Quaid / Managing editor The Corpus Christi Chamber Orchestra started off this semester’s music programs on Sept. 27 in Wolfe Recital Hall. The music selection was based on dance music through several centuries and included works from Bach and Leo Delibes. Each orchestra performance has a different musical piece. The 43-piece orchestra was made up of 14 violinists, four violas, six cellos, four bass, two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, one bassoon, two horns, three trumpets, two trombones and one percussionist. They played a variety of dance music from the 1600s to the…

Entertainment, Opinions

Origin story conquered in new ‘Gotham’ series

Meagan Falcon

Caped Crusader’s beginnings intrigue viewers Victor Rhodes / Reporter Viewers can delve into the world before Batman in Fox’s “Gotham.” Batman, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, made his first official appearance in Detective Comics No. 27. “Gotham” follows James Gordon, played by Ben McKenzie, a young detective for Gotham City police investigating the death of Thomas and Martha Wayne, along with his partner, Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue). As these two detectives continue searching for clues, they come across new and familiar characters from Batman comics. Gordon forges a friendship with Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) during Wayne’s death investigation.…

Entertainment, Opinions

Suburban showdown: Rogan vs. Efron

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‘Neighbors’ brings comedic fire to Blu-ray and DVD Jonathan Garcia / Reporter “Neighbors” is a comedy directed by Nicholas Stoller and starring Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Dave Franco. The movie, released May 9, was a summer hit at the box office, making $268 million, and was critically well-received. The film could go both ways — it could be either the worst movie of 2014 or be really hilarious and fun to watch. As the Blu-ray/DVD makes its debut, it is definitely worth picking up a copy as it is raunchy and definitely will make moviegoers…

Community

Tango Tea Room hosts open poetry night

Meagan Falcon

Lexy Garcia / Reporter  The Tango Tea Room offers a microphone, fresh brewed tea and two enthusiastic hosts at the weekly open poetry night on Wednesdays. “Everyone here gains confidence to speak their mind,” said Tea Room owner Anastasia Strates. Math teachers, bandmates and local students have made the Tango Tea Room a place for open community sharing. “I like everyone being here and showing their art form in a safe, comfortable environment,” Strates said. Open poetry night originally began with Stephanie Cardona and Logan Woodyard of the Alice-based band Voodoo Boogaloo. After booking an East Coast tour, the host…