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BRIDGE • COnTinUGD PROm 5 theatre student. Marty appeared in “Dancing at Lughnasa,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and. “Landscape of the Body.” Troy, a second-year MFA student. Tr<^y graduated from DePaul University in theater arts and has since performed in “The Illusion,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Love Song of J. Robert Oppenheimer”. Behind the scenes, second year design MFA candidates Susan Neason, Aaron Pelzek and Jason Diez act as costume designer, sound designer and lighting designer, respectively. Jim Hunter, department chair and artistic director, designed the set. For tickets, call 803-777 2551. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@gum. sc. edu USC adds art institute program Cutting-edge project backed by provost, $1 million coffer Julia Sellers FOR THE GAMECOCK The College of Arts and Sciences has started a buzz around campus with the creation of the Art Institute, a program that connects the many disciplines of campus art. “What happened was that the leaders of the arts at USC came together and felt that something interesting can be done here,” Art Institute director and English professor Kwame Dawes said. “It would mean consolidating the gifts that already exist and coming up with a structure that will enhance and give attention to the work that is done. The establishment of the institute, backed by the provost, comes with $1 million for four years, Dawes said. While the institute is barely established, Dawes said the entire community should be excited. “There are three main goals of the program,” Dawes said. “Raise the profile of the fine arts program, create a central Web presence that is more accessible and convey a message, and to establish high caliber interdisciplinary arts.” Dawes said the program will utilize artists in residence, HEflUEl)' • COUTIMJED FROm 5 it somewhat contrived, but it is a satisfying ending nonetheless. Many of today’s romantic community performance and collaborations to create events for the area that will strengthen the establishment of arts in Columbia and on campus. An example of establishing interdisciplinary arts is Art Fusion, in which three or four artists, such as a poet, musician or painter, create artwork by looking to each other for inspiration. Two poets approached Dawes about the idea. “This typifies the programming we will do,” Dawes said. He said events such as Art Fusion will not be up and running until about next semester. Establishing the office is the focus right now. “(The Institute) brings another kind of energy to the . motion of campus,” Dawes said. “It will provide cutting edge programming, and the arts will interest the students.” Dawes said he isn’t sure who will comprise the staff, but that is the next goal. He is also interested in setting up branding of the institute and “centralizing the publicity and promotions, making the institute recognizable and something the community can count on for providing quality information about events. “There are so many programs on campus, but no mechanization to make that clear,” Dawes said. As part of its presence, the institute will create a Web site comedies are mediocre and disappointing, bringing tired themes to the big screen. Despite a little fluff and predictability, “Just Like Heaven” brings a refreshing quality back to the ailing gcmc. Unlike the negatively connoted “chick flick,” the film’s comedic aspects entertain even the most masculine viewer. Although there are scenes that reek of over-the-top sentimentality, they are few and far between. Witherspoon showcases her sharp comedic talents again as the delightful Masterson. A well-rounded actress overall, Witherspoon obviously has ,a knack for the romantic comedy. She shines in “Just Like Heaven” as much as she did in “Sweet Home Alabama.” Ruffalo has the lovable geek appeal that makes him perfect for the role of Abbott. He reveals a vulnerability and warmth, which makes the implausible plot more believable. The funniest character, however, is Darryl, played by Jon Heder, best known for his role as Napoleon Dynamite. Darryl, an aloof bookstore employee freakishly aware of mystical forces, assists Abbott that will reach out and create easy access for the community. The site will provide information about events in the area instead of having three or four different sites for shows or ballets in the area. The site will merge the interdisciplinary idea for the institute. Instead of each discipline, such as painting or dance, only promoting itself, the institute will promote the idea that art is confined to one entity. “It’s a niche,” Dawes said. “No one else in Columbia is doing this.” The Institute was based on a University of Wisconsin Madison model, but Dawes said modifications will be made to suit USC’s needs. “They have a sound administrative structure, and most importantly, they have been around long enough to reassure administrators that this is something that has some precedence,” Dawes said. The future of the program is far away, and at the end of four years, the institute will face an evaluation. Dawes looks forward to the establishment and branding of the institute in the next four years. “It is seeing artists make art,” Dawes said. “It is as innovative as artists make it and we encourage them to be wide open.” Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@gum.sc. edu special to THE GAMECOCK Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo star in ‘Just Like Heaven.’ in the mystery of Masterson’s condition. Heder is perceptively accurate and hilarious in his witty one liners. Love abounds in “Just Like Heaven,” and while the impulsivity of the characters becomes slightly annoying, the irrationality of their emotions earns deep sighs and girly “awwws”. The drab movie season needs more films such as “Just Like Heaven”: sweet, light hearted films that actually entertain. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@gurm.sc.edu IDflflfl • COnTinUED FROm 5 school. Fans waiting for ska’s fourth wave to make the genre largely accessible again might have to wait longer, but until then, the Maladroit Mafia will perform alongside The Know How at New Brookland Tavern on Tuesday. “It’s going to be my first show with the Maladroit Mafia, and I’m excited about it because we get to show off new material as well as the old stuff that’s already been played,” Tyler Morris, Mafias new bassist, said. Other bands playing Tuesday are Ham and Cheese Experience and Business Like Trio. After playing on Vans Warped Tour, the show will only add to the Maladroit Mafia’s growing list of achievements. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $6 in advance. Comments on this story? E-mail gamecockfeatures@gwm.sc.edu Team Oana Internship Spend your semester with the best and brightest on Wall Street without leaving town! Michael J. 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