0 0 0 The Michigan Daily - Weekend Magazine - Thurs 2B - The Michigan Daily - Weekend Maguine - Thursday, September 19, 2002 Random student has Mob dreams, good etiquette Saturday Sunday A look at the' underside of U of M Just Cut It 304 1/2 State By Appointment 668-9329 www.dascolabarbers.com By Neal Pais Daily Arts Writer The Michigan Daily: Hi, may I please speak with Courtney? Random Student: I think you've got the wrong number. TMD: Damn that stupid directo- ry! I guess it doesn't matter. You've been selected to participate in this week's Random Student Interview. Who am I speaking to? R: This is Maddy. Hey, what is all this about? TMD: Ah, that's what they all want to know. Do you read the Daily? R:Yup. TMD: Well, tomorrow, you'll get to see the printed version of the lovely conversation we're about to have printed in Weekend Magazine. R: Cool. TMD: Indeed. So let's start. How www.universitysecrets.com are classes going for ya? R: Not too bad. TMD: Did you get to watch the season premiere of "The Sopranos" on Sunday night. R: Unfortunately not ... my roommate and I don't have a TV in our room. TMD: Aww. That's a shame. It was tight. Have you ever had any aspirations of joining a major crime family? R: Umm ... actually, yeah, I have. I saw this movie, "The Freshman," and afterwards, I thought of how cool it would be to marry into the mob. TMD: Yeah, I've had those dreams too. But that's because I'm from New Jersey. R: Really? Me too! (Interlude: Conversation shifts briefly to New Jersey. We are a clan- nish lot.) TMD: Sweet. Do you practice yoga? R: I tried it once, but it's so much harder than it looks. TMD: For sure. I did it with a group of 40-something women from work this summer. It was neat. R: Wow. That sounds interesting. TMD: Yes, it sure was. I dig the older babes. That, and yoga allows me to explore my connection with the universe. Hey, did you hear about that outbreak of syphillis in Detroit? R: No, man. That totally sucks. TMD: Tell me about. But I think it's the classiest STD you can get. R: You think? I don't really know too much about those sexual dis- eases. TMD: Me neither. But it seems that only the coolest people used to get it back in the day. R: Really? Huh. TMD: If you had the opportunity to visit any place in the world, where would it be? R: Bali. TMD: Oh, very cool. Yeah, I'd like to chill down there some time. If you could be a tree, what type of tree would you be? R: Umm, I'd definitely be one of those big-ass trees in California ... redwoods. That's it. TMD: Do you think girls really just wanna have fun? R: I think everyone really wants to have fun. TMD: In your opinion, does the night truly belong to lovers? R: I dunno. Maybe. TMD: Which would you rather be: a nymph or a sprite? R: I'd go for the sprite. TMD: Do you enjoy the soothing melodies of Enya? R: Nah. Actually, I like that "Time" one, but I didn't like it when they remixed it. TMD: I like that song a lot. I get a lot of shit for it sometimes, but it's great when you're doing yoga. R: Yeah, I can see that. TMD: Now, tell me about your dreams. What do you unconsciously ponder throughout the night? R: I usually just dream about all the shit that happens to me through- out the day. And I dream of babies a lot. TMD: That's interesting. Are you pregnant? R: He he; no, I am not. TMD: What else? R: Oh yeah, I had this crazy dream recently where I was at a frat party at my brother's school and all these boys were like chasing me with a bat and stuff. It was really scary. TMD: I'll bet. I don't dream about frat boys that often. Do you think you could ever love a man named Tugger? R: Tugger? TMD: Yeah, Tugger. R: Yeah, sure. Why not? Hey, how do I know this is a real interview? TMD: O ye of little faith. I am honestly a representative of The Michigan Daily on the line; I swear. You'll see tomorrow. And then, you'll be a celebrity among all your friends. R: It is a little bit weird, though. How do I know it's not just some crank call? TMD: Hey babe, that's the fun of it. So, do you want to go out some- time? I'm a Cowboy of Love. R: Hahaha! What does that mean? Do you wear a cowboy hat or some- thing? TMD: Nope. But I was born in Texas. I'm just a love cowboy, I suppose. R: So, you're not going to make a complete fool out of me when this thing comes out? Cause us Jersey peeps have to stick together. TMD: For sure. No, you've actu- ally been an excellent interviewee. Very cool, very chill. You've told me some good shit. And since you have been such a good sport, I'm going to do some- thing completely unconventional: I am going to allow you to ask me a question. Consider yourself priv- eledged. R: Ah, nice. (Maddy consults with roommate for question topic) R: OK, if you were standing behind any one person at the gates of Heaven, who would it be? TMD: Great question. Easy for me, though: Jim Morrison. R: Why? TMD: Why ask why? He was the man. Like, The Man. R: Cool, cool. Yeah, he was pretty bad-ass. TMD: Ah well, that just about wraps it up. You gave a great interview. R: Thanks! TMD: No, no, thank you. R: Have a great day. Talk to ya later. TMD: Yeah, you too. Now, go do some yoga. CAMPUS CINEMA The Piano Teacher Michigan Theater. 4:30 p.m. Notorious C.H.O. Michigan Theater. 5:15, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. The Matrix State Theater. Midnight. One Hour Photo State Theater. 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:15 & 11:45 p.m. The Good Girl State Theater. 2:45, 5, 7 & 9 p.m. MUSIC Knee Deep Shag K-zoo's funksters wanna tear da roof off da sucka. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $6 ($8 under 21). 996-8588. Jeff Marx Quartet Karl Marx would have had an easier time if he'd picked up a saxophone too. The Firefly Club, 207 S. Ashley St. 9 p.m. $8. 665- 9090. THEA TER Defying Gravity See Thursday, 8 p.m., $27.50. ($24 for seniors). Hubbard Street Dance Chicago See Friday. 24-Hour Theatre Basement Arts opens their Fall 2002 season with the sev- enth annual 24-Hour Theatre. Audience members will watch four one-act plays that were written, mem- orized and rehearsed all in the 24 hours preceding the performance. 10 p.m., Arena Theatre, Frieze Bldg, Free; 764-6800. A LTERNA TIVES New York Observed: The Mythology of the City See Thursday. BOOKS Erin Anderson and Mary Fuscaldo Book Signing Author Anderson and illustrator Fuscaldo read and sign copies of their new picture book "Look About You," the magical story of a child's wanderings with her father in northern Michigan. 3 p.m. Borders Books & Music, 612 E. Liberty. Free. 668-7652. CAMPUS CINEMA One Hour Photo State Theater. 2:45, 5, 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. The Good Girl State Theater. 2:30, 4:45, 7 & 9 p.m. Notorious C.H.O. Michigan Theater. 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. Metropolis Michigan Theater. 4 p.m. MUSIC Revenge of the Robots Tour Def Jux records brings their hip-hop posse to you. I know you won't let those evil robots defeat ya. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. $15. 996-8588. Bird Jazz Jam Don't be too shocked if its really just some sort of poultry flavored jelly. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 9 p.m. $3. 662-8310. THEA TER- Defying Gravity See Thursday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., $22.50. ($19 for seniors). Hubbard Street Dance Chicago See Thursday, 2 p.m. A LTERNA TIVES Anouar BrahemTrio During this debut performance to Ann Arbor, the Tunisian musician Anouar Brahem will be performing on the oud, a 12- string lute that is one of the most- recognized sounds in Arab music. The sublime and ethereal sounds of his "Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever," battling "Swimfan" for worst title ever. Ansel Adams: A Celebration See Thursday. Centennial compositions traverse time and tran- scend culture, with musical influences ranging from flamenco to the music of central Asia, all resting on the bedrock of Arab musical traditions. 4 p.m. Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre. $20-30. 764-2538. New York Observed: The Mythology of the City See Thursday. Ansel Adams: A Centennial Celebration See Thursday. Monday BOOKS John Connolly Reads Crime novelist Connolly reads from and signs copies of his new book "Killing Kind." 7 p.m. Nicola's Books, 2513 Jackson. Free. 662-4110. CAMPUS CINEMA Notorious C.H.O. Michigan Theater. 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. Metropolis Michigan Theater. 6:45 p.m. One Hour Photo State Theater. 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. The Good Girl State Theater. 7 & 9 p.m. MUSIC Mark Keiswetter & Ron Brooks After 11 they put away their instruments and just do shadow puppets. Bird of Paradise, 312 S. Main St., 9 p.m. $3. 662-8310. Wolfstone Scotish rock band. Only cool if you know what a sporran is. The Ark, 36 S. Main St. 8 p.m. $15. 761 1451. ALTERNATIVES Genetics Seminar What happens when ART and GENETICS collide? By Hunter O'Reilly, Ph.D. 4 p.m. Free. Department of Human Genetics. 5915' Buhl Building on U-M's Medical Campus. One Hour Photo State Theater. 7:15 & 9:15 p.m. The Good Girl State Theater. 7 & 9 p.m. Home Movie Michigan Theater. 9:30 p.m. Notorious C.H.O. Michigan Theater. 9:40 p.m. Metropolis Michigan Theater. 6:45 p.m. Kirmes Michigan Theater. 7 p.m. MUSIC Blind Pig Showcase Just remember there's a reason why this thing is free. Blind Pig, 208 S. First St., 10 p.m. free ($2 under 21). 996-8588. The Ron Brooks Trio RB3 4ever... b/c they just won't go away. Bird of Paradise,t312n . Main St., 9 p.m. $5. 662-8310. Wednesday BOOKS Nancy Garden Speaks Controversial young adult author of "Annie on My Mind," which has received critical acclaim yet has been banned and burned severalhtimesacross the coun- try, speaks on the topic of censorship and freedom to read, and reads from her works. Q & A follows. Part of Banned Books Week (Sept. 22-29). 7 p.m. Ann Arbor District Library Northeast Branch, 2713 Plymouth Rd. Free. 996-3180. 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