March. 2, 2004 Online Since 1996 Vol 78 No. 38
The Appalachian | Entertainment
'Passion' hits high note for story, flat historically
How do you tell a good story?

Some would argue realism. Others would say that the message should prevail over down-to-the-shape-of-the-nails accuracy. In the best of both possible worlds, a meeting of the two would ideally convey both reality and the underlying message in the most powerful way possible.

If there ever was a story worth telling, it would be found in “The Passion of The Christ.” Undoubtedly Mel Gibson’s largest undertaking as not only a producer (he funded a reported $25 million out of his own pocket) but as a director, this film has been steeped in controversy and praise months before its release.

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Film series features documentaries with female perspective

by Stephanie Marshall
Staff Writer

The Women’s Realities Film Series extends through March, and will feature documentaries with a female perspective.

Sponsored by the Women’s Studies Program, the series includes five films to be shown in I.G. Greer Auditorium.

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Dandelions serve heaping helping of nerd-rock
by Bill Cutler
Staff Writer

With two members missing (including the lead singer), a broken guitar string and a borrowed drum set, the Dandelions served up a nice hearty helping of nerd-rock aesthetics, overpowering jock-rockers The Last Stretch for first place in the fifth annual Battle of the Bands at Legends Feb. 25.

Layering keyboard riffs, guitar shredding and absurd lyrics, the Dandelions came through with more than enough to keep the kids dancing.

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Stout brings flavor of America without country aftertaste
by Dusty Teng
Staff Writer

Experience the music of Memphis right here in Boone Friday at Murphy’s Restaurant and Pub, when Stout returns to the mountains bringing the blues.

“We think there’s a lot of kids there that are in touch with the music. That’s really what we’re looking for – people to pay attention to the musicianship and the songwriting – and we’ve always heard that Boone is good for that,” Stout manager J.D. DeHart said.

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Today •
The Faculty Recital Series continues with “An Evening with APPropos” in Rosen Concert Hall at 8 p.m. Admission is free.
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• March 3
Corey Belt and Aaron Prillaman will perform a guitar recital at 8 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Admission is free.

March 4 •
The Percussion Quartet and director Dr. Rob Falvo perform in Rosen Concert Hall at 8 p.m. Admission is free.

• March 5
The Seth Yacovone Band plays Murphy’s Restaurant & Pub.
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