Entertainment

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1 Columnist Bennethum gives Cedar Valley Recommendations
Northern Iowan 116:33, p.3 		In the author's opinion, it is important to be involved with events on campus and in the Cedar Valley area. Bennethum lists recommendations in the community including Escape Cedar Valley, Get Air, Adrenaline X Laser Tag, Cedar Valley Art and Wine, Hurling Hatchet, as well as UNI events.
2 It's magic, you know
Northern Iowan 111:13, p.1 		Five-time world record holder John Cassidy came to Lang Auditorium to perform magic tricks for students and faculty; photo.
3 CME's bbq bash
Northern Iowan 111:1, p.9 		Under white tents set up outside of the Center for Multicultural Education, students kicked off the first day of classes at UNI with a barbecue and entertainment hosted by the CME; photo.
4 Celebrities don't deserve our attention, admiration
Northern Iowan 110:36, p.3 		The author encourages readers to stop idolizing celebrities and to focus their time and energy on more important things such as helping the less fortunate. There are many local heroes who deserve attention much more than celebrities.
5 Panther Portraits: Magic and Mayhem
Northern Iowan 110:6, p.5 		Photos of students attending the Magic and Mayhem show sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
6 March Madness means spending spring break in front of the TV
Northern Iowan 109:43, p.6 		Many will view the NCAA men's basketball tournament over spring break.
7 HuB to host night of Midwestern music
Northern Iowan 109:39, p.6 		The HuB will be hosting a Midwestern music night. It will include live performances by Har-di-Har, This is Daybreak, and The River Monks. Har-di-Har is made up by Andrew and Julie Thoreen, who are natives of Cedar Falls; photo.
8 Welcome to the jungle: Sissy's Sircus brings bold, burlesque beauty to Oster Regent
Northern Iowan 109:28, p.6 		Author reviews the show. Sissy's Sircus is a burlesque troupe based in the Cedar Valley. "Into the Jungle" is the company's fourth show at Oster Regent Theatre in downtown Cedar Falls. The show tells the story of fear, love, and acceptance.
9 Octopus hosts INK! Performance Slam
Northern Iowan 109:28, p.7 		The Octopus hosted the third annual INK! Performance Slam. The event is held the first Monday of every month at Octopus on The Hill. The events gives members of the Cedar Valley a chance to perform.
10 John June Year to perform at The HuB
Northern Iowan 109:28, p.7 		The HuB will host a night of music from three Iowa-based bands. The show will include performances from John June Year based in Cedar Falls, Waterloo based Dylan Sires and Neighbors, and Bright * Giant from Des Moines.
11 Kickoff highlights importance of international education
Northern Iowan 109:24, p.3 		Assistant director Nadia Korobova views international education as essential between Americans and people around the world. This year's theme is "Striving for a healthier future worldwide". Prize drawings were held for scholarships and gift cards.
12 Are we set on 'easy'?
Northern Iowan 109:23, p.4 		Column asks the question: does the normal impact of easy games make us soft as consumers? Appreciate how hard things were many years ago. Every now and then we can all use a bit of perspective.
13 UNI hosts exchange student reception
Northern Iowan 109:13, p.2 		Students sing at the exchange student reception hosted by International Programs; photo.
14 Cedar Valley has a lot of good things to offer on one plate: Rudy's and more
Northern Iowan 109:11, p.4 		Review of Rudy's Taco's and Lava Lounge in Waterloo owned by Barry Eastman. Several area businesses mentioned; Beer Hall and Guerilla Brewing. Plans for a new store to Main St.
15 Tyga concert turns GBPAC into jungle
Northern Iowan 108:44, p.7 		Rapper Tyga performed in concert. Students rushed the stage area, stood on chairs, and perched upon the shoulders of willing participants.
16 Rosenbush's performance a somber reflection on hope and love
Northern Iowan 108:33, p.6 		Ben Rosenbush performed at the Coffeehouse Concert Series. Normally he travels with a full band, but this evening was spent performing by himself on his acoustic guitar.
17 T-Pain hip-hoops to McElroy Auditorium
Northern Iowan 108:33, p.6 		Five groups will join T-Pain in concert
18 Panther Portrait
Northern Iowan 108:33, p.6 		Ricardo Rapoport performed in Davis Hall; photo.
19 Mr. Mali entertains and inspires
Northern Iowan 108:29, p.7 		Taylor Mali, a former teacher, spoke to nearly six hundred students in Lang Hall. He is a slam poet, but his presentation is punctuated with witty jabs and peppered with the occasional colorful word. He was well received; photo.
20 Sissy Allen gives final performance at Oster Regent
Northern Iowan 108:29, p.6 		Nonprofit group, now associated with NISG, donates funds from the last session of "Sissy's Sircus" to the Oster Theatre; photo.
21 Local band Grinning Match opens for Love Out Loud
Northern Iowan 108:24, p.8 		Minneapolis band performs in the Cedar Valley for the first time; photo.
22 Broken Lizard Comedy Group comes to Jokers
Northern Iowan 108:24, p.6 		Finale of fall tour brings group to the Cedar Valley. Two of the members were creators of the "Super Troopers". The show is billed as fun, rowdy, and one that college students would like.
23 'Rocky Horror Picture Show'
Northern Iowan 108:20, p.8 		The audience made the evening. Girls and boys dressed in fishnets, red corsets, Spanx, high heels, and lots of make up were everywhere. The turnout was larger than expected.
24 Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real visit GBPAC
Northern Iowan 108:19, p.6 		Lukas Nelson, son of Willie Nelson, performed at Gallagher-Bluedorn; photo.
25 Bald trio paints the town blue
Northern Iowan 108:4, p.5 		The Blue Man Group concerts were well received. The shows were interactive with the audience; involving large balls, toilet paper, humor, and music; photo.
26 Greatest athletes in the world coming to the McLeod Center
Northern Iowan 107:48, p.9 		World Wrestling Entertainment will be bringing SMACKDOWN to the McLeod Center; photo.
27 Best of Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 107:34, p.12 		Scratch Cupcakes, 4 Queens Dairy Cream, Gravy's Diner, Mulligan's, Pablo's, Hearst Center for the Arts, and the Wild Hair Salon named favorite Cedar Valley establishments.
28 Comedian Tom Green to perform at Joker's Comedy Night Club
Northern Iowan 107:32, p.3 		Interview with MTV comedian prior to his appearance in Cedar Falls; photo.
29 Circus coming to town
Northern Iowan 107:27, p.5 		The second installment of Sissy's Sircus to be presented at the Oster Regent Theater. The show is full length burlesque that is sure to please the audience; photo.
30 MTV's 'Jersey Shore'
Northern Iowan 107:16, p.10 		Commentary on the present state of television entertainment or lack there of; photo.
31 Swagger + sports = real entertainment
Northern Iowan 107:13, p.9 		Believes that trash talking and swagger of some athletes are making sports more entertaining for many people in the stands; photo.
32 In defense of Bieber Fever
Northern Iowan 107:10, p.9 		Justin Bieber's popularity reminds us how quickly we forget other popular musical entertainers.
33 Jay Sean to appear live in concert at UNI
Northern Iowan 106:44, p.1 		British and Asian singer schedules concert in the West Gymnasium for April 23. Down with Webster, an eight piece band from Toronto, will be the opening act.
34 Kill, save or free "Willy"
Northern Iowan 106:43, p.3 		The death of a trainer of a "killer whale" at SeaWorld has sparked discussion on whether these animals should be on display; photo.
35 College athletes sue NCAA for profiting off of athletes' names, images
Northern Iowan 106:39, p.1 		Ed O'Bannon and Sam Keller, former college athletes, are challenging the NCAA concerning the use of images used in sports games by EA Sports. The NCAA has responded that no such use has occurred. This will be decided in a court of law.
36 Panther Portraits
Northern Iowan 106:36, p.2 		Students participate in "Stuff a Bear" activity in the Union; photo.
37 Cup of Joe to host Unknown Component
Northern Iowan 106:32, p.6 		Band member Keith Lynch talks about the band.
38 Local band trades in textbooks for drumsticks and guitars
Northern Iowan 2008:30, p.6 		Jason Parks and Walt Goodknight, along with three other band mates have formed Fitzgerald. Their first album debuted in December. They will be playing in Iowa City on January 30; photo.
39 Midnight ramblings in Sin City
Northern Iowan 2008:28, p.5 		Memories of a trip to Las Vegas.
40 Big night for the birthday boy
Northern Iowan 105:50, p.5 		Acoustic guitarist Damon Dotson will perform at the Hub in Cedar Falls. Raised in Okoboji, Dotson has played with groups ranging from Eminem to The Black Crows; photo.
41 UNI's McLeod Center hosts "Thomas & Friends Live!"
Public Relations News Release 2008:384, p.1 		The musical adventure demonstrates the importance of friendship and cooperation, and children can dance and sing along with the engines, Sir Topham Hatt, and the townspeople of Sodor as they prepare for the big top event.
42 American Idol winner David Cook to play at UNI's Maucker Union
Northern Iowan 105:28, p.1 		The February 19th concert by David Cook announced. UNI students will have first chance to purchase tickets; photo.
43 Theatre offers simple beauty
Northern Iowan 105:27, p.7 		Enjoyed local theater production; urges others to seek entertainment that is not mainstream.
44 Joan Jett coming to UNI
Northern Iowan 105:15, p.11 		Halloween concert by rock legend Joan Jett set for Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photo.
45 MTV star visits Cedar Falls
Northern Iowan 105:10, p.10 		Christopher "Big Black" Boykin from the hit show "Rob and Big" stops at Shags Nightclub. He was joined by Rashawn "Bam Bam" Davis, a regular on the show.
46 Different, but fun
Northern Iowan 105:2, p.8 		Medieval clothing, weapons, jewelry, and pottery are some of the items available from vendors. Performers of all kinds give shows throughout the day.
47 Panther Productions announces concert
Northern Iowan 105:2, p.1 		OneRepublic, Augustana, The Split Canvas , and The Hush Sound will perform November 7, 2008; photo.
48 Lucid changes name
Northern Iowan 105:1, p.10 		Trademark dispute forces bar to change name back to Shags.
49 Gallagher Bluedorn, your center for the arts
Northern Iowan 105:1, p.31 		The Millers will perform on Thursday, September 11, 2008, as the opening entertainment for the new season.; photo.
50 Where the heck is that?
Northern Iowan 104:54, p. 		Map of area businesses.