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by Laken Rapier
As a college student, I know the size of my wallet and the span of my food menus. Sure, some nights I'll splurge and eat out, but most of the time I'm stocking up on Ramen noodles or waiting for a Dillons employee to mark down the rotisserie chickens, which is around 7:30 every night in case you were wondering. It's all right though; I understand my tight budget, and it makes me much more thankful when I go home and enjoy my parents' cooking. But despite my lightweight wallet and micro-wave meals, a purchase that always seems to make the cut is beer.
Now, I'm no stranger to the lower ends of this beverage, and very often I will go for quantity over quality (here's looking at you. Keystone), but there is much to be said about a six-pack of a good
microbrew. The variety of tastes can match just about any palate. The dedication put in by brewers makes it a work of art worth admiring, and most importantly, it signals a change in season for many. For me, fall started with that first six-pack of Oktoberfest.
The German celebration of beer is a beautiful one and has inspired a huge market for big and small brewers across the nation. Whether you're looking local with Free State or Boulevard, or more well-known with Sam Adams, most major microbrewers have an Oktoberfest beer of some sort. I've been dabbling in these purchases since late September, but what I was really looking forward to was Lawrence's own Oktoberfest celebration. Unfortunately, unlike the Germans' 16-day festival, Lawrence's was confined to a single evening, which happened to be last Saturday and also happened to be a day I worked. Needless to say, I drowned my sorrows in a six-pack later that night, but even the power of the great Sam Adams couldn't make me forget about the missed opportunity.
Fortunately for me and all other 21+ brew enthusiasts, we
have a second chance at beer and bratwurst heaven. Frank's North Star Tavern, 508 Locust St., is hosting their first annual Oktoberfest this Friday. There’s the promise of lots of beer, polka music and pork products starting at 6 p.m., so stop by North Lawrence for a change of venue and culture. Now, I won’t lie. I've never been and have only rarely heard of Frank's Tavern, and based on its location, you may not have either. But in my research, I've found that it seems like quite the awesome locale. The couch-filled bar only recently opened its doors in 2012 but has gotten some pretty good reviews. They also host movie nights every Monday, so that's definitely getting marked on my calendar soon. Their Facebook page also mentions an "Android Dungeon," and although I have no idea what that means, it sounds really cool.
So if youre of age and willing to try some new brew, join me in celebration of the only people who drink as much beer as my Irish ancestors. Danke Deutschland!
Seasonal microbrews prove 'quality over quantity' is the way to go in modern-day beer drinking.
Edited by Megan Hinman
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY WYLIE CRAWFORD
Oktoberfest is celebrated worldwide. Boulevard is a local brewer that makes a special Oktoberfest beer, along with Sam Adams
FILM
Psycopaths abound in new Farrell movie
MCCLATCHY TRIBUNE
With its blend of low-rent gangster cool, high-body-count hipster violence, smart-mouth dialog, inspired casting, and a blissfully retro soundtrack at odds with the onscreen mayhem, "Seven Psychopaths" might have been a groundbreaking film — in 1992. As it stands, despite some clever touches and one surprisingly moving performance, it just feels like leftover Quentin Tarantino or
Elmore Leonard, packaged and reheated for a new generation.
Colin Farrell is Marty, a struggling Irish screenwriter in Hollywood, who has only been able to come up with an eye-catching title for his latest work — "Seven Psychopaths" — but zero ideas to go along with it.
That's when his buddy Billy (Sam Rockwell) suggests he riff on something he read in the paper; two hit men slain in the Hollywood hills by a masked killer.
But Marty and Billy — who works with Hans (Christopher Walken) to steal rich people's dogs and return them for the reward money — soon find themselves dropped into the world of real-life psychopaths after the shiu tzu of a local mob boss, Charlie (Woody Harrelson), is nabbed. Charlie wants his dog back and he's willing to do anything to get it.
wrong dog from the wrong guy collide, and you end up with more psychopaths than you can shake a straitjacket at.
From there, the fictional world in Marty's head and the real world consequences of nabbing the
Along the way, we get a rabbitloving Tom Waits, a weirdly vengeful Harry Dean Stanton, and the chance to hear Farrell's real accent. It's all set in a Southern California that practically shimmers off the screen.
MUSIC
Granada hosts Taking Back Sunday
ALLIE KITE akite@kansan.com
Taking Back Sunday, an American rock band, will play at the Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., this Saturday. The band is touring the United States, Taking Back Sunday formed in 1999 and released its first album, "Tell All Your Friends," in 2002. Since, the band has seen a lot of changes, including changes in its members. The band is now made up of lead vocalist Adam Lazzara, lead guitarist and back-up vocalist John Nolan, rhythm guitarist Eddie Reyes, bassist Shaun Cooper and drummer Mark O'Connell.
They released their latest self-titled album, "Taking Back Sunday," in 2011, which has something to offer both old and new fans.
Nolan said the songs on this album "vary a little more stylistically." But Murphy Kaufman, a senior from Wichita, appreciates the fact that the band has "stood true" to its roots.
Kaufman first became acquainted with Taking Back Sunday through PureVolume" and has been a fan ever since. She describes them as having "a lot of layers in their music." Though most wouldn't describe "Taking Back Sunday as screamo, Kaufman likes that they incorporate it into their style.
"It's something different, and they make it work." Kaufman said. "But it's not just a bunch of screaming."
Kaufman is looking forward to the concert, and she plans to attend with a friend. The two have been listening to Taking Back Sunday together for years.
"A lot of people that have been listening to the band since day one and a lot of fans who have only just discovered the band in the past few years," he said.
Nolan hopes to "attract as diverse a fan base as possible" in addition to the longtime fans.
The doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are general admission and cost $25.
Taking Back Sunday performs at the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, in Sept. of 2009 as an opening act for Blink-182's reunion tour. Taking Back Sunday will be playing at the Granada in Lawrence on Saturday.
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Edited by Laken Rapier
University's first play to honor Hitchcock
LELLY GRIMM
egrimm@kansan.com
The KU Department of Theatre will make a bold statement by honoring filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock in its first show of the season.
"It's a type of show right up my alley," said Alex Espy, the director. "It's very stylized and physical, which I've done in the past."
The season-opening show will be the comedy "The 39 Steps," a play based on a novel that Hitchcock turned into a film. The story follows a man going through a mid-life crisis and then going out on an adventure to spark his personal fire again.
"It was fun being able to explore several characters and using my body to help portray characters and playing with different character types," said cast member Tim Wilkinson, a junior from Shawnee.
Espy said he had many goals for "The 39 Steps."
"Some of my main ones were to bring their essence to the rehearsal process, and I also wanted them to grow as far as physical acting goes and into the heightened style." Espy said. "It was fun getting them to have that sense."
The play is one of several picked out for the 2012-2013 theater season. According to Espy, rehearsals have been going on since the end of August.
"it's been amazing." Espy said. "The show is collaborative and works best if the actors bring their essence to the rehearsal process, which they all certainly have."
First-time assistant stage manager, Cassidy Huscher, a freshman from Wichita, also enthusiastically talked about the rehearsal process.
"It's been fun seeing everything come together," she said. "It's been a learning experience, but definitely something I thought I'd be able to do."
The cast members will each be portraying several characters throughout the show.
"The hardest part was making it look effortless, but it's a lot of fun" Wilkinson said. "It was fun adding tics and physical differences to make them more distinct for the audience as different people."
Espy also shared some of his other experiences with the show. "It was great working with the cast, developing the relationships, watching them make discoveries and hone their physical and comedic skills," he said. "Everyone has grown throughout the process."
Wilkinson also added his goals for the performance.
"It's going to be a fun time, and I hope the audience has a great time watching it," he said.
The play starts Oct. 12 and continues until Oct. 21. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 12 as well as Oct 18-20. Matinee performances will be at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 14 and 21. All performances will be held in the Crafton-Preyer Theatre in Murphy Hall. Tickets are $10 for students, $18 for the general public and $17 for staff and senior citizens.
Edited by Lauren Shelly
The City of Lawrence invites residents and small businesses
to recycle unused or obsolete electronic equipment.
Electronic recycling will be provided by Extreme Recycling, Inc. A recycling free applies for computer monitors ($10) and televisions ($15). Cash or check only. There is no charge for other electronics. Items accepted for recycling: Computer Monitors, Desktop, Laptop, Keyboards, Other Peripherals, Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines, Telephones, Hand Held Devices, Televisions, VHS/DV Drives, Small Appliances (Microwave and Toaster Ovens) and Household Batteries.
Saturday, October 13,2012 9:00am to 1:00pm
Free State High School Parking Lot 4700 Overland Drive For further information call 832-3030 or
City of Lawrence
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