THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8. 2012
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A Ralph Lauren model features a tartan plaid—patterned cape and leather trousers. Capes are a perfect option for winter wear this season.
Winter Fashion coming
It's freezing, and the only things you want to put on are your fuzzy slippers and a warm hoodie from high school. But please, I'm begging you to not give in to these dangerous temptations. Just because it's below zero does not mean all fashion has gone out the door. You can still be warm and cozy while remaining stylish, and I'm about to tell you how.
While winter accessories such as gloves and hats may sound dorky to some, they are nothing but chic and smart when done correctly. If you're sporting those puffy skioves you found in the garage years ago, then maybe it's time for an update. Fun styles such as leather and fingerless gloves are a must. The fingerless style is great for when you're still trying to use your phone or drive, and can even be worn as a fun accessory when it's perhaps not even necessary to wear gloves. Details such as pleating, cutouts, bows and zippers make staying warm that much cooler.
As for hats, I'm sure most of us have heard from our parents how important it is to wear this article of clothing during the chilly fall and winter seasons. Not only does this accessory help hide a bad hair day and trap in warmth, but it's a great fashion statement as well. If you're familiar with a fedora for summer, let me introduce to you the winter-friendly version. Rather than wearing one made of straw, the winter rendition is typically made from wool, and has a wider, cowboy-inspired brim. Opt for a color such as burgundy or hunter green, two major colors for this season.
CALLAN REILLY creilly@kansan.com
As for coats, the possibilities are endless. For chilly fall weather, leather jackets, trench coats, military-inspired cover-ups and capes are must-haves. Add a pattern and you have yourself a winner. Turn those dreary winter days into fashionably freezing temperatures by searching for a down coat that doesn't hide your figure. It may sound like an oxymoron, but not all down coats make you look like a marshmallow. Knee lengths with a belt at the waist define a human body beneath all that warmth. If you're looking for something even more fabulous, faux fur can be found just about anywhere, and the campus squirrels will even approve. If you're not ready for a full fur coat just yet, detachable collars for coats, as well as scarves or fur-trimmed hats, are a stylish start.
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DERRYBERRY WEEKEND WARRIOR
Despite high prices, movies are still a nice alternative for students
DYLAN DERRYBERRY
dderryberry@kansan.com
There's nothing like going to the movies. As a kid, I'd spend my summer days at the local theater for a $2 matinee. For my first "date", I saw a horror movie and got to hold the girl when she was scared. Even in my senior year of high school, I'd spend Thursday nights at the midnight releases of films. Movie theaters and movies in general have played a big part in my life, and as an aspiring film journalist, they'll continue to do so. Unfortunately, $2 matinees no longer exist, my parents don't give me money for dates anymore, and with rent to pay and too many trips to the bar, a night at the movies has become a financial burden.
But despite rising ticket prices, 3D glasses fees and high popcorn prices, seeing the silver screen can still be affordable. Whether you're into action, drama or documentary, Lawrence has plenty of options for cheap movie buffs of all sorts.
The KU Collegiate Veterans Association has a free screening
of the documentary "Restrepo" at 7 p.m. tonight at the KU Visitor's Center auditorium. The film follows the deployment of a team of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan at the remote 15-man outpost, Restrepo. The film won the Grand Jury Prize for documentaries at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010, so it's critically worth checking out, and the screening is sponsored by Coca-Cola, so the free drinks alone will save $10 you would have spent at the megaplex.
Also tonight is a snowboarding double feature at Liberty Hall. The first screening is the premiere of Absinthe Films' 2012 feature "Resonance," which showcases notable snowboarders Scotty Lago and Danny Cass alongside many more. I worked at a ski shop in Aspen for a bit and boarded as much as I could, so trust me, even if you don't follow snowboarding, these films are a ton of fun to watch. The event also features the documentary "Open Spaces," by Lawrence native Dalton Paley. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $5.
There's no need to sneak in the snacks when seeing a movie at Liberty Hall. The affordable ticket and concession stand prices make the film venue ideal for the college student's budget.
War documentaries and snowboard flicks aren't for everyone, though, so starting tonight the Student Union Activities campus movie series is playing The Dark Knight Rises. For those who didn't spend $15 to see it this summer or for those who loved it so much they want to see it again, here is your chance. Tickets are only $2 for KU Students ($3 for general public) so check out the batty blockbuster at Woodruff Auditorium at 8 p.m. tonight through Saturday.
For a unique movie-going experience on really any day of the week, check out Liberty Hall. We've all been to the AMCs and Hollywood Theaters of the industry, but Liberty Hall is more than 100 years old and serves beer. The theater shows mostly independent films but always offers an interesting variety to choose from. And if you can't fit a movie into your weekend schedule, Tuesdays are 2-for-1 movie nights, which is totally worth the weeknight outing. Liberty Hall is currently screening "Seven Psychopaths" and "Liberal Arts," both of which I would highly
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your neck in a dark auditorium with loud speakers and slipping away into the magical world of movies.
So either find a lady-friend with a big purse to sneak in your store-bought candy, or just try out a free showing at an offbeat venue. Either way, nothing compares to craning
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CATCH OF THE WEEK
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS?
WHAT ABOUT YOU ARE YOU PROUDEST OF?
Probably interning or an assistant at a magazine either in New York, Paris or London — because those are my three choices of where to move after college — and working all the time and loving it. Working my way up.
My involvement and my dedication to my involvement. I am very involved in everything at KU. And when I'm involved in something, I give it 110 percent. I am a Resident Assistant at ELLsworth, an Orientation Assistant, the Media Coordinator for Queers and Allies. I'm in Student Ambassadors and also Prototype, the Graphic Design club. If I'm not super busy all of the time, I procrastinate and don't do stuff.
WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A PARTNER?
Alex Lucas
HOMETOWN: Denver, CO
YEAR: Sophomore
MAJOR: Graphic Design
INTERESTED IN: Men
They have to have a sense of humor. They have to be involved in something — a club or an activity. Somebody who understands
where I'm coming from when I'm ranting and raving about all of the clubs and activities and get stressed about them.
IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WHAT THREE ITEMS WOULD YOU BRING WITH YOU?
My computer so I could do design work, because I think I'd go insane without that. My running shoes because if I don't run running every day, my brain just implodes. And probably a book that I could just read over and over again. I have a book that's all seven of Jane Austen's novels.
WHAT WOULD BE YOUR PERFECT FIRST DATE?
I'd have to say that going on a picnic in Marvin's Grove would be so much fun. It would be fun to ruke some sandwiches or whatever and go hang out in Marvin's Grove for an afternoon and just not worry about anything, not care about anything, just hang out and talk and get to know each other.
To nominate next week's Catch, email entertainment editor Megan Hinman. mhinman@kansan.com
Professor (after almost writ-
Professor (after almost writing on projection screen). OK, that was a slightly hungover moment.
Girl 1: So who do you think wears the pants in my relationship?
Girl 2: Well, I know if he had it this way, neither of you.
Guy: So I was walking her home, and when we got to her house, her boyfriend came out
Girl 1: Who did you vote for?
Girl 2: I just voted the same as my mom for president. I just picked the coolest names for the rest of the people.
Guy 1: You are kicking democracy right in the face.
Professor: People are like cats. We are attracted to things that are moving. We also like shiny things.
with a knife, so we ran.
EVENTS
Quixotic takes on Lawrence
ELLY GRIMM
egrimm@kansan.com
A unique show with local artists is preparing to blow the minds of its patrons with an upcoming performance.
The Kansas City-based show Quixotic, which originally began its creative ventures in abandoned warehouses and buildings in the Kansas City area in 2005, will perform tomorrow night at the Lied Center. Much like Cirque du Soleil, the groups routines cover a variety of disciplines including music, dance, film and acrobatics.
"There's great production value and great energy in all of their shows," said Tim Van Leer, executive director at the Lied Center. "They're always adding something and reinventing themselves all the time."
While the group is based in Kansas City, they've progressed to a national presence and now have
"We've gotten to travel all over the U.S., and now we get to do bigger and better shows in Kansas City," Quixotic's principal dancer Laura Jones said. "We used to do one big show a year, but now we've performed for different workshops, corporations and performing centers."
Jones, who has been with Quixotic for the last four years, shared her thoughts on the show's style.
a national booking company and headquarters in Los Angeles and New York. They also performed at this year's annual Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) conference in Long Beach, Calif.
Draper, who has been contributing since 2008, was originally recruited to the show to write a piece for them. Since then, he's contributed with the show's other musicians and revealed that a few University students will also be participating.
"The collaboration and creating of new pieces has been great because we're creating our own standard," Draper said. "Everything — the collaboration and different disciplines — is completely on our own and original and local."
"I'ts very unique because of the dancing," she said. "We all really like the dance styles and love that we also get to perform to live music. It's fun to bring new ideas to life and also explore new ideas."
"We hope that people in Lawrence will become fans and students come to see boundaries pushed further than before," he said. "They might see different takes on how everything with the show works together and let their imaginations go further."
The live aspects of the show also appealed to another one of the performers, Brandon Draper, who's not
only a contributor to Quixotic but also an adjunct professor of percussion at the University.
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