The Michigan Daily I michigandaily.com Thursday, February 14,2008
The Daily Arts
guide to the best
upcoming events
- it's everywhere
you should be this
weekend and why.
AT THE MIC
Want to hear what the
other half has to say on
this chilly Valentine's Day?
"The Penis Monologues,"
a series of intense poetry
readings from some of
the most talented men
on campus, will give you
an in-depth look into the
mind of the modern man.
Doors open at 8:30 p.m.
and tickets are $3.
ON STAGE
Shakespeare's beloved
comedy of unrequited
love "As You Like It"
is brought to life once
again courtesy of the
Department of Theater
and Drama. Shows are
Thursday at 7:30 p.m.,
Friday and Saturday at 8
p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $9 to $24.
IN CONCERT
Are you a fan of funky
dance and bars with a
German theme? If so,
come check out some
of the University"s own
when Groove Spoon
and Nightdaze take the
stage Saturday at the
Heidelberg for a night
filled with brass-infused
funky rock. Doors open
at 10 p.m. and tickets are
$5 for the 18+ crowd.
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By Matt Emery I Associate Arts Editor AND Caroline Hartmann I Associate Arts Editor
Valentine's Day might be marketed 1. Vosges Haut Chocolat: An Aph- Aztec Hot Chocolate cupcake's spicy blend of
the "True Love" holiday, a Hal rodisiac Library of Chocolate Love chocolate, cinnamon and chili flavor makes a
the Tre LSpells, $24.99 at Zingerman's little-known aphrodisiac.
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marK-wonaerian Tor t e sappy sei;
cheap carnations, sugary love poems
and grade-school doilies, sure, but
let's be real. Today isn't really about
weepy sentiments. It's about choco-
late and fucking. Daily Arts gives you
the inside scoop on this season's
most titillating treats.
It may be pricey, but this ritzy chocolate
sampler is a must-buy to satisfy your car-
nal cravings. The Barcelona Bar's blend of
hickory-smoked almonds and grey sea salt
sends a smooth, sultry rush to your, ahem,
tongue; and one bite of the Red Fire Bar is
guaranteed to rev up more than just your
taste buds.
2. Cake Nouveau:
Aztec Hot Choc-
olate - cupcake,
$2.50
For an instant libido
boost, stop by whimsical
bakeshop Cake Nouveau and
sample this week's special rec-
ipe. It's that classic elementary
school birthday treat, but no
cupcake ever made you want
sex like this one does. The
3. Chocolate body paint $11 at
Schakolad- Cand bra $9.99 and
Lollicock 1 Day uck1er], $7.99 at
the Safe Sex Store
When the love potions kick in, your kinkier
side will embrace these raunchy treats. Brush
on the love batter, strap on the sweets and see
how many licks it takes to get to the center of
the weighty (anatomically impressive, and we
must admit, quite tasty) Lollicock. Don't be
afraid to get a little messy - that's what your
tongue is for.
4. Truffles, prices vary, at Schakolad
and Zingerman's
If you're not ready to get down and dirty,
we've got you covered. For the classiest guilty
pleasure, it's impossible to go wrong with
traditional chocolate truffles. Our favorite is
Schakolad's signature raspberry truffle, but
Zingerman's comes in close second with a gen-
erous selection of heart-shaped luxuries.
Morning-
After basket,
price mayvary,
at Schakolad
If you find yourself
tired after a hard night's
work, a morning-after basket from Schakolad
might help. Filled with a sensual array of hot
chocolate, coffee and biscotti, there's nothing
better than a sweet breakfast to keep the fire
burning well into tomorrow.
See VALENTINE, Page 4B
DETROIT MUSIC ON FILM
By BLAKE GOBLE
Daily Arts Writer
The brothers Brancaleone don't look like
filmmakers at first glance.
Meeting on a chilly February morning at
Starbucks, the two come across like any other
guys. Nicholas goes nuts over the extreme heat
of his tea, while Anthony makes sure he gets
his order. They sit down and casually gripe
over bitter weather and the fear of impending
Ann Arbor parking tickets. Dropping names
like Derrick May and Jack White, they're like
the two surprisingly cool music dudes straight
out of a Nick Hornby novel.
The brothers toast, softly, to acknowledge
the beginning of another interview. They're
here for their movie, "A Detroit Thing," which
will be showingtomorrow night at 7 p.m. at the
Michigan Theater. Currently running the festi-
val circuit, the brothers plan to show their film
- the Ann Arbor premiere - and follow with a
question-and-answer session.
The film is a documentary chronicling
Detroit's music scene and the people trying to
succeed in it, featuring candid interviews and
performance footage from the likes of Detroit
mainstays like the Howling Diablos, Robert
Bradley's Blackwater Surprise, The Twistin'
Tarantulas and even Kid Rock. But it was no
short road gettingthis film to where it is today.
"We shot over a period of five years and
we shot about 25 bands," Anthony said. "We
wanted to make sure that we expose ourselves
as well as possible to what these musicians go
See DETROIT Page 3B
AT THE PIG
You've all been waiting
and the time has finally
arrived: It's The Bang!
time at the Blind Pig again.
Come take in the sights
of (fearless) dancing hip-
sters, and don't be afraid
to give it a go yourself. It
all goes down Saturday at
9:30 p.m. Tickets are $8
or $11 for anyone between
18 and 21.
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