January 18, 2005 ve on Entertainment The Lion's Eye : Page 5 “ Music Philly Hot Spots ee Are you sitting around between classes day- dreaming about what to do this weekend? Well, I have a solution for you. Treat yourself to a night out on the town listening to the music you love. With over 300 venues in Philadelphia, you're bound to find something that tickles your fancy. The city of brotherly love is also the city for music lovers of any genre. For example, if you love Christian Rock music then check out Fbc Manayunk Café where they host live "Rock, Folk, Jazz, Pop and everything in between." If you want to relax to Jazz music just tap your way to the Zanzibar Blue International Jazz House on South Broad Street. Maybe there's a special someone in your life and you need a more intimate setting. Sweep your date off of his or her feet and check out Doc Watson's "Intimate Rock Club." Or, if your pockets are empty but you and your friends still want to hit the hot spots, have no fear. The Foundation Community Arts is here. This is an organization that holds free concerts for Philadelphia. If you're a classic, simply waltz over to the Philadelphia Academy of Music and see the latest Opera or Ballet. I think you're starting to catch my drift. There's a music lover inside all of us and we're lucky enough to live in a city that gives us the opportunity to enjoy our individual tastes. So, quit daydreaming and start deciding which hot spot you're going to hit this weekend. By the way, visitng www.phillymusic.com will help you narrow your choices. See you on the dance floor. — KIMBERLY RUFF Food Ruby Tuesday If you are looking to get good food for reason- able prices ranging from $5.99 and up, you may want to try Ruby Tuesday. Being that it is a chain restaurant, a few neighboring locations are at Granite Run, Springfield Mall and on Mac Dade Hot spots for hot dates in Philly Boulevard. The menu offers burgers, sandwiches, appetiz- ers, ribs, chicken, steak and of course delicious dessert. A great appetizer to try is the spinach and cheese dip or the loaded cheese fries topped with bacon. Ruby Tuesday also offers healthy dishes that are low in fat and carbs. They also feature a chart that informs the consumer about the fat, calorie and carbohydrate count that each dish has. Of course with the never-ending dieting obses- sion amongst us Americans, this restaurant is a good choice. ; - Then of course for our non-dieters, the buffalo blue chicken sandwich is delicious. Don't skip the fries for they are much tastier than McDonald's. The ribs are also very tasty and filling, and have a few different barbecue sauce options. Leave room for the mouth-watering dessert that they serve which involves chocolate, ice cream and the urge not to share. In general, all three locations exude great food and good service. Ruby Tuesday also won't break your bank, so go ahead and indulge. — CHARLOTTE BARR Video Game Resident Evil Four If you have a Gamecube then Resident Evil Four 1s the game to buy. In this game you play Leon S. Kennedy who is a government agent investigating the missing daughter of the United States President in a European village. Resident Evil Four is unlike any other game. With tons of action and unpredictable events the cinematic style of the game works extremely well. The letterbox format allows more peripheral vision which is much needed. The camera zooms in when shooting and a laser is equipped with most guns to assist with aim. Resident Evil Four keeps the player intrigued with the tons of action but the best times are when nothing is happening. The suspense the game cre- ates with its music and subtle noises can make the toughest person paranoid. Resident Evil Four has subtly introduced the laws of physics in a game that defies them. A well placed shot to the knee can stagger the zombie's movements and a shot to the head can stop them in their tracks; for some enemies. You have several realistic choices such as open- ing a door quietly or simply busting it down. Resident Evil Four is filled with outrageously detailed cut scenes, character voices, a bad script, and very little loading times. One of the few downsides to Resident Evil Four is the inventory. It stops game play long enough to become frustrating and it can max out quickly. In a few moments you will be able to see a zombie's arm in a wall and the environment is pretty much non-interactive. Resident Evil Four is difficult but not too frus- trating. It's a pleasant challenge and save points are relatively close. Even at death you restart fairly close from where you left off. Resident Evil Four is the Gamecube's answer to Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Halo 2. — AMAR GANTI
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