RECORD REVIEW Facing the Storm (***<) The new album is here and it truly is taking us all by storm. Storm Fron is Billy Joel's first album of new music since 1986 and it takes no time in reminding us of his place in the music world. He kicks it off with a fast paced tune entitled "That's Not Her Style" that combines a mix of blues crossed with a touch of rock-a-billy. The effect is truly inspiring. To say that it was worth the three year wait is an understatement. This album is fantastic. This album has the opportunity to become a classic. It has a plea sent blend of past and present that should please avid Joel fans and introduce him to a whole new audience. It is the songs such as "The Down easter"Alexa"" ( a song about the sea life), "Leningrad" (that reflects from his time spent in Russia), and "And So It Goes" (written in 1983, it has an oddly mixed blend between music and words) that truly jump out at the listener. As always, all of his songs are thought provok ing, as well as enjoyable to the listener. The album is a myriad of Joel at his best. All we can hope is that it doesn't take three years until we next hear from him. (The best rating is four star, one the worst) -George Hirko Dr. Jim Award Wi Master H; PENN STATE HAZLETON CAMPUS GYM THUR. NOV. 2nd TIME 7:30 P.M. TICKETS AT THE DOOR ONLY $l.OO W/I.D. $2.00 W/OUT Showcase Theatre will present the musical play, "1776", on Nov. 8-llth with repeat performances on Nov. 16-19th, at its facility licated at 54 Tunkhannock Avenue in Exeter, next to the Fox Hill Country Club. "America's musical tells the story of the events leading up to and the eventual signing of the Declaration of Independ ence. It also has a story of two long distance love affairs and how that love inspired the will to proceed with what seemed like an impossible task," according to Director Jane Tomassetti, Trucks ville. She added that "the musical tells the story of North and South coming together and putting aside differences that would eventually change the course of his tory." CARTOON by: ROBERT HANNUM Dr. Wand's presentation and stage demonstrations are informative as well as entertaining. He mixes humor with his hypnotic skills to keep the audience laughing and at the same time educates them as to how hypnosis works. One of the top hypnotic entertainers in the nation. If you like to laugh, you can't afford to miss this show at: Performances by Showcase Theatre are done two-arena and begin each evening at 8:00 P.M., except for Sundays which start at 7:00 P.M. proceeded with a "dessert buffet" at 6:00 p.m. for an additional nominal don ation to the group's Building Fund. Tickets will be avail able at the door each evening of performance; however, because of limited seating capacity, advance reservations are encouraged. Group rates are also available, payable inadvance. Arrangements and reserv ations can be made by writing Showcase Theatre, c/o P.O. Box 1635, Kingston, Pa. 18704... or calling the Theatre at 654-2555. Cruise Ship Jobs HIRING Men - Women. Summer/ Year Round. PHOTOGRAPHERS, TOUR GUIDES, RECREATION PERSONNEL. Excellent pay plus FREE travel. Caribbean, Hawaii, Bahamas, South Pacific, Mexico. CALL NOW! Call refundable. 1-206-736-0775, Ext.HSST W« r f i‘fj faeJiz ij «. SCtArt C« **»jor **)ff<uy nUw<Mrut y> O J &!$. Out, '**K*owfnsly fct A«/* Aomewtfir ih'P W c/o4f/f*T *w»<A of A«r» y*4^ j % V< <.& *vt you'* . fliut why, I V« 4W* fast of ' * £*» b*J &**A r* p>nm r* %/t t* ** ** *** iftii <m ' I Sat Video Hits Stores Batfans beware, Batmania is coming to a video store near you. The summer blockbuster will hit the shelves Nov. 15th. Released from Warner Home Video, Batman is expected to cost $24.98 with a shipping order of 13.5 million copies. Batman will surpass the previous champ ,E.T., by 2.5 million copies. "you won't be able to avoid Batman," says Ron Castell. Castell owns the 900- store Blockbuster Video chain. "There's a lot more video stores and mass merchants than there are theatres. And every one of them will have giant Batman displays." Warner Video had originally decided to ship 8 million copies. Batman will gross $337 million from initial shipments, $B7 million more than the box office take. Batman is the Ist mega-hit to open directly after the movie's release. Video Business' Bruce Apar calls profit-minded releases "the wave of the future." -Todd Niziol 'There fs a cMecf b e ,' n j I* H^lcres f'ttkty havoc on unaware on Jaft ptoin sMn rtkJe ffd apeP,r 0 H Mo, / JiJ / emr Jo t» des<r*t MtS fs+tp your Cft"} / not oft%kgr~> ■- o<*t iIW Jvesrlt ** sA#(i/4V *mtty hztQUSe '■' IJo ends qnolrfer ihgte t*k o$ +he OroJc Rfoptf. Quit bektnrtj /ic con/!/£e fok**} » '**&(* n**r Y*aS* Reaper chopped Ruth el's 3 . ? * 10 |VJ Seconds!
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