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i n^ito ^ By DENNIS SHEALY staff wnier Columbia those enjoyable Love makes you stupid. ,, , ..i_ ^ Plays about love making people the tO\A/D With friQDClS, OTQ the stupid make me queasy, but The college life that will live forever ir mories- Join us each week in "Col Juliet Wednesday night at the Ko- CIS WO QXplOTG thQ fUH plOCOS be ger Center was, to a large extent, CldSSrOOm, the places that make C an exception. nr^nt The two main problems with yi&UI. this otherwise excellent production are Mark Guin's performance as Romeo and the lack of direction from director Leon Rubin. . It may be that love makes peopie stupid, but it doesn't make them clumsy idiots. Guin's performance of Romeo was very inconsistent. He didn't seem to know k whether he wanted his character to ak Mm be passionate or a slapstick goof- |H^ Mj off, and he constantly switched back and forth between these ex tremes and even hit a few points in bet^ ^ his^ ^ ^ ^ the other talented actors in the cast. Trish Jenkins was wonder- |H fully funny as Juliet's boisterous fl maid, which by the way is probably the best role to have in this I play. Another good role that is of- 9 ten overlooked is that of Mercutio, fl Romeo's friend, which was played with great skill and flare by William Michie. HHH A hand should also be given to Renee Meyer/The Gamecock the lighting, set and costume de- A pizza maker at The Village Idiot tosses the signers who did a lot with a little. dough for the restaurant's New Jersey-style pizza. Post-Superbowl ?Sji Celebration pJHjl| Sunday Nite 10pm-2am j Drink Specials j ^ Homemade Pizza I X v-Ofl( ' ^GOODFELLA'S CAFE ? 4510 Devine Street (across from Applebee's) All ABC Regulations Enforced 790-4053 Jlfv) VM^CISC ATTENTION j^2er^m ?SC STODENT LEADEB -Develop your leadership abilities? -Assure that your future officers will have the skills to lead your organization? -Improve the quality and effectiveness r\f \/r\i ir rimi in nr nrnnniTn+ionO w i y vu i y1 iiz_V^4 i IUI i . -Attend exciting workshops and listen challenging motivational speakers? 1991 STUDENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONFERENCE Date: Saturday, February 2,1991 Place: Russell House Cost: $15 for USC-Columbia Students Deadline for registration is Friday, January 21 Call 777-5780 or come by the Campus Activities Center if you have any questions or would like to register. Ih, i yi? IMII in Ml times out Pizzeria s style 'a Mghfe" . . vxz relaxing, cozy By KATHY BLACKWELL Editor in Chief Although Village Idiot sounds like a name that could apply to a lot of college students after a Friday night of frolicking in Five Points, it is actually the name of one of the area's newest ? and definitely different ? eating and drinking establishments. As its unusual name suggests, The Village Idiot, located at 2009 Devine St., is not your typical bar or pizzeria. It is located at the top of a flight of stairs in a loft-like fashion, the ceiling is covered in splashes of different colors (the work of USC art students), and pillows are scattered on wooden benches to help customers get comfortable. Music ranging from The Who and The Beatles to The Police and The Replacements plays over the sound system. The idea for such a casual restaurant where neonle can have a slice of nizza and a cold beer without any hassles was the brainchild of a couple of guys from New Jersey. "I basically came (to Columbia) for a change in my business," said co-owner Dominic Como, who previously had worked in restaurants and pizzerias in New Jersey. "It was an interesting step. There definitely was a need for a place like this in the area from what I saw and from what I heard." So in February of this past year, Como made the move to Columbia and was soon followed by partners and fellow New Jersians John Fredericks and Steve Riha, who all decided to name their new business something catchy and casual. "It's a home bar ? homey and very relaxed," Como said. "We decided to name it Village Idiot because it's got a village atmosphere. And we're a bunch of idiots." Fredericks explained the name further. "We want to be able to attract people who can laugh at themselves. People who aren't serious." One of The Village Idiot's main attractions is its New Jersey-style pizza. Sold by the slice or by the pie, pizza is by far the place's best seller, Como said. "Everything is homemade. We make our own sauce, our own dough and grind our cheese," Riha said. "Everything is fresh." A specialty of the house is its white pizza, which is made with several cheeses, no sauce, Italian spices and, surprisingly, broccoli and spinach. Other menu items include ' calzones, submarine sandwiches and salads. Since its opening on Sept. 1, The Village Idiot has steadily built up a crowd of regulars and new customers, Riha said. "We have a large variety of customers," Como said. "From college students to older, professional people and families." Waitress Caroline Nett, a business senior at USC who began working at The Village Idiot soon after it opened, said the customers love the casual atmosphere. "The types of crowds vary, but basicaly we have a dinner crowd and a late-night crowd. Both are very laid-back," she said. Nett said the reaction so far has been extremely positive. She even hears songs of praise outside of work. "It's funny because you go out and people recognize you and say 'Hey, you work at The Village Idiot,"' she said. "This one guy came up to me and said he will go there until the day he dies. That was great." Village Idiot regulars David "Trashman" Gooldy and Brad Muller, members of USC's Gamecock Rugby Club, said the place has become a hangout for the team: "We've been going there since it began," said Gooldy, a biology senior. "The guys who own it are good to everyone there." Muller, a broadcast junior, said they especially appreciate The Village Idiot because the owners are sponsoring the rugby club and the club spends a lot of time there before and after practice. "It's very laid-back ? like a recliner," Gooldy added. Although pleased with the success of their pub and pizzeria, the owners said they are looking ahead at expansion plans and other changes. They recently opened for lunch after adding items to their menu, and they have several events planned in the next few weeks. The owners are especially excited about Super Bowl Sunday, when they will feature an Italian buffet, drink specials and plenty of TVs on which to watch the big game. Como also has more ambitious plans for The Village Idiot, including possibly other locations. "I want to nut pizza slices all over Columbia." he said. v The National Student sratulations KA \ ISSSfSSgSZ y of 99 public colleges and uni T States while paying USC tuitio New Initiates f how you 030 take advanta9e call 777-6142 or visit the Edi ? Center at 1625 College Street fo "-FM Hi ' r'' ATTENTION ALL STUDENT ORGANI2 d TREASURER'S WORK: Treasurer's Workshops will be held for a organizations currently funded or intendin Student Activity fee funds for the fiscal yea All treasurers must attend a ^? Treasurer's Workshop in order to be eligible to apply for fu WORKSHOPS WILL BE. Thursday. Ian. 24 3:30-5:00 vm R -iL. Friday, Jan. 25 3:30-5:00 pm R Monday, Jan. 28 7:00-8:30 pm R Tuesday, Jan. 29 3:30-5:00 pm R SP-93 j So you say This is a listing of the events open to the public in the Columbia area for the weekend of Jan. 25?Jan. 27. The Golden Spur ? Russell House. Tonight Barry Drake will present the program "70s Rock: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" at 7 p.m. Admission free with student ID. On Saturday, Club Spur returns for dancing. Greenstreet's ? 1101 Harden St. Featured tonight, Chicago Bob Nelson and the King Bees. Cover is $4. On Saturday, the Wild Men from Borneo. Cover is $3. On Sunday, the Super Bowl will be on the big screen. No cover. The Punchline ? 634 Harden St. Featured tonight and Saturday, comedian James Gregory. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 n m Pnvp.r ic $19 Sfi R#?c*?rva. r? * "" ?u tions recommended. Rockafellas ? 2112 Devine St. Featured tonight, Egypt with Uncle Mingo. On Saturday, BOA with Imitation of Life. On Sunday, free acoustic night Koger Center ? Assembly Street. On Sunday, Northern Sinfonia, chamber orchestra from Great Britain, will perform at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $10. Crackerjacks ? 1325 Longcreek Dr. Tonight, open until 4 a.m. On Saturday, eightpiece dance band with four singers, Black and Blue. Cover is $3. On Sunday, Super Bowl party at 4 p.m. You can guess the score and win $1,000. The Cockpit ? 922 Main St. Featured tonight, Public Ayes. On Saturday, The Throw Stones. Shows start at 10 p.m. Cover is $3. Club 18 ? 1350 Rush River Rd. Featured tonight, Black Lung. Cover is $4. On Saturday, live D.J. Daniel Pruitt. "Cover is $3.50. Open 7 p.m. No alcohol. Columbia Museum of Art ? 1112 Bull St. "Carolina Skies," a show at the Gibbes Planetarium, will be playing at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is -SI for students, senior citizens and military personnel and $2 for adults. Also, "Juggernaut," a show about the earth's potential collision with an imaginary planet, will be shown at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through March 17. Tickets are $1 for students. Exchange Program e 1991-1992 academic year, le or two semesters at one versities across the United n. For more information on of this unique opportunity, jcational Support Services r an appointment. :ations SHOPS 11 student tg to request Lr 1991-1992. nding. HELD: H Room 327 H Room 327 H Theater H Room 327