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Discouraging bigotry and learning
from the differences in other people are
two key phrases incorporated into the
Carolinian Creed. To further this message
of tolerance and education, the
USC Bisexual, Gay and Lesbian Association
is sponsoring The Birdcage," a
review in drag.
Co-sponsored by Carolina Productions
and the Student Judicial Board,
the show will feature four local up-andcoming
drag performers.
Tt is almost like improv entertainmei)t,"
said BGLA secretary Brian
Quick. "It is entertaining but with an
educational message oriented toward
college students."
Drag is something many people
haven't seen before, and Quick hopes
it will lead to tolerance where there
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to reduce ignorance and answer questions
that will [dispel] many stereotypes
that surround the gay community," he
said.
BGLA graduate assistant Pat
Patterson hopes the use of the Creed
to promote tolerance and acceptance
will lead to more students being less
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PRACTICAL MAGIC
(out of five stars)
"Practical Magic" is the stoiy of two sisters,
Sally and Gillian. But they aren't
average sisters ~ they're the descendants
of a long line of witches. This is
the story of what happens when they
break the law by murdering Gillian's
boyfriend. They aren't in trouble only
with the law; they're also in trouble
with the spirit world.
Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole
Kidman. Directed by Griffin Dunne.
Writteh by Robin Swicord, Akna Goldsman,
and Adam Brooks. Based on the
book by Alice Hoffman.
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"Do you believe in magic?" ...the spell
tftat only "falling in love" can cast. If
not, "Practical Magic" may give you the
little nudge that you need.
This movie is very touching and
light-hearted enough to be very uplifting
and enjoyable. Bullock and Kidman
play off one another's characters
beautiftdly?almost convincing the audience
that they could really be sisters.
"Practical Magic" opens with a
woman being hanged because she's a
witch, and the infamous "Owens curse"
has struck again. The curse denotes
that any man who falls in love with an
Owens woman will inevitably die shortly
thereafter. Sally and her sister Gillian
move in with their two aunts after their
father passes away on account of the
dreaded love curse, which is signified
by the sound of a beetle. Therefore propelling
a young Sally Owens to makeup
her own love spell for a man that
couldn't possibly exist?he must be able
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homophobic than they were before they
saw the show.
Misinformation and ignorance surrounds
the homosexual (or transgendered
to be politically correct) community.
Not all drag queens, or performers
"We hope to
reduce ignorance
and answer questions
that will
[dispel] many
stereotypes that
surround the gay
community."
Brian Quick
secretary, BGLA
are homosexuals. In fact, according to
Patterson, 70-80 percent of all drag
queens are heterosexual.
"I hope the activities of this coming
week make one less [derogatory] homosexual
remark heard, one person's
laugh at a homosexual joke silent or
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to flip pancakes, ride a pony backwards,
and have one green eye and one blue.
After basically giving up on the idea
of ever finding true love and living a
"normal" life, someone comes into her
life (with the help of her aunts). What
seems to be utter bliss is short-lived as
the unavoidable sound of the beetle carries
with it news of the curse. Also it
shows how confusing love can be as
what brings two people together is often
baffling. In the case of "Practical
Magic," murder is the culprit. While
feeling a massive amount of self-pity
for herself, Sally writes a heart-wrenching
letter to Gillian, which she never
receives. Rather it is read by an investigator
tracking the disappearance
of Gillian's boyfriend. With love being
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explores the idea of believing in yourself
and your own "magical powers." It
shows that if love is true, it will prevail.
This movie is heartwarming, to
say the least, with bits of humor and
sadness intertwined around a solid cast
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perhaps even one less hate crime occur,"
Patterson said. "To me that would
be wonderful."
Many progressive motions toward
accepting alternative lifestyles have
been incorporated into the USC community
this year. For the first time the
University 101 textbook, The Freshman
Experience, includes the BGLA
experience.
"BGLA wants to be present and visible
as a support and educational part
of society," Patterson said. "We are open
to all students regardless of sexual orientation.
We welcome all allies."
Tonight's show will feature local
star Samantha Hunter, whose costumes
and generosity have made this show
possible.
"Samantha was willing to participate
without any questions asked. Her
aDDearance fees were waived, too." Pat
terson said. "Since we [BGLA] are on
a strict budget, performers who'd donate
their time and energy so selflessly
were thoroughly appreciated."
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and a vivid imagination. You'll leave
the theatre smiling, guaranteed!
gamecock critic EMILY STREYER
Sally Owens and her sister Gillian,
born into a long line of witches, attempt
to get out of the mess they create when
they violate the laws of both the spirit
world and the United States by killing
(twice) in self-defense Gillian's abusive
boyfriend, all the while battling a fam
lly curse, superstitious townspeople,
and two-dimensional PTA moms. The
entertaining plot weaves into a sappy,
unbelievable love story, which, quite
fortunately, receives far less treatment
than is suggested by the trailers.
Nicole Kidman gives a surprisingly
good performance, as do Stockard
Channing and Dianne Wiest as the
maiden aunts, although top-billed Sandra
bullock is not in top form.
As with most books adapted to the
film (this one based on a novel by Alice
Hoffman), there is simply too much to
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Those few college students who could pic
amiliar instruments might expect to hej
Dlayed on it. But the Jazz Mandolin Project
Composer Jamie Masefield's latest version o
Columbia debut with an eclectic blend of sou
Masefield is currently on tour with the c
Project. The blend includes classical, Latin, 1
nont plays to a series of frequently sold-out %
festivals. Since 1993, the Jazz Mandolin Pro
azz fans to concerts unlike the nightclub seer
hey are likely to hear transform from funk
racks. The show is ever-changing and large
Masenem was originally Irom INew York
y of Vermont with degrees in environmental
ather was a bassist in the well-known Tom
ed him to his musical journey which began at
o play Dixieland jazz on a tenor banjo. Shor
arly-tuned mandolin as his primary means
;ition.
He has created the Jazz Mandolin Projec
itle for a career always in progress. It is the
:ause it is never the same twice. Masefield ii
ind Scott Neumann. Dahlgren and his voic
days on the up-right bass. He has accompani<
led Rodney, and Herb Ellis.
Scott Neumann joins Masefield on the c
yorks as a composer. The Oklahoman is the
tas recorded and performed with a wide van
The Jazz Mandolin Project will make its
[ay, Oct. 26 at The Elbow Room. They will c
icipate in a course here. Professor Jack Jaci
dusk" will be open to the public that day. Tt
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'Swing Shift Big Band, 7:30 p.m.,
ipril 22, USC School of Music recital
tall.
'Concert Choir, University Chorus
md Columbia Choral Society with
he USC Symphony, April 23.
hiblic, $13; students, $7. Tickets
ire available at the Coliseum box
ffice or by calling 251-2222.
"King David," 7:30 p.m., April 23,
Soger Center. Public, $13; students,
!7. Tickets are available at the Colseum
box office or by calling 2511222.
'USC Symphony with the USC Conert
Choir and USC University Chous,
7:30 p.m., April 23, Roger Cener.
Public, $13; students, $4.
151-2222.
"I made this jar..." The Life and
Vorks of the Enslaved African-Amer:an
Potter Dave" opening reception,
1-8 p.m., April 24, McKissick Mueum.
Free.
Eric Clapton, 8 p.m., April 22, Charotte
Coliseum. Tickets are available
it the Coliseum Box Office or at Ticktmaster
outlets. To charge, call 6791333.
Loch Ness Johnny, April 22, Suniance
Grill
Two Skinnee J's, April 22, Elbow
loom Music Hall
Fastball, April 23, The Library
Harold Burrell Jazz Ensemble,
tpril 23, Beulah's Bar & Grill
Sheldon w/ Sub 4, April 23, The
Jew Brookland Tavern
Shogun 3:16, April 23, Pizza Bistro
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