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Don Your Toga and Party to Save Animals by JHANA LEWIS Toga! Toga! Toga! What’s the fi rst thing that comes to your mind when you hear that chant? For most people, it’s John Belushi wrapped in a toga, head adorned with leaves. Or maybe hoards of drinking, screaming teens, partying like there’s no tomorrow. For others perhaps it’s helpless puppies, kittens and other animals that have been rescued and are looking for a good home. Okay, if you’re like most people, it’s not usually the latter, but after Fri- day, Nov. 12, that may change thanks to the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society. This year for its annual fundraiser, FAPS is throwing a toga party, and its members are encouraging you to dress as your favorite character from the 1978 hit movie Animal House, in a toga, or any college gear that you may have. FAPS is Cumberland County’s only state- licensed no kill animal shelter, and like most nonprofi t operations, depends on the support of it’s community to be able to continue rescuing, sheltering and placing animals in stable, loving homes. Opened in 1982, FAPS has grown from a small shelter for a few animals into one of the most thriving, progressive shelters in North Carolina Venturing away from the usual silent auc- tion or charity dinner, FAPS has decided to ap- peal to the young (and young at heart) this year and hopes that everyone will enjoy this venture away from the norm. “This year the board just wanted to do something different, something to attract a younger crowd, along with our usual loyal fol- lowers.” Serriah Nicole explained. This is Nicole’s fi rst year on the the board of directors and the fi rst event she has taken part in. “We have worked really hard this year to capture the fun and excitement that was shown in (the movie)Animal House, and that you would come to expect of a toga party, all for a good cause. Jenny Beaver (of Just Jenny Events) has done a great job of helping to plan and set up our event.” This is a unique event, as Huske Hardware has graciously agreed to close its doors to the public from 7-11 p.m. to host the event. In addition to great hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, there will also be some great music that will put you in the mood to alligator. The band in question is Doug Clark and the Hot Nuts, the oldest college fraternity band, and the band that was the inspiration for the toga party in Ani- mal House. The band was formed in Chapel Hill in 1955 as The Tops. Leading the band was Doug Clark, who was trying to earn money by play- ing at UNC fraternity parties and other school functions. The Tops fi rst played for the Phi Delta Theta fraternity, and quickly drew a following throughout the Greek community. The following year, the group broke up and founded a new group called Doug Clark’s Combo. This group continued playing the local fraternity scene. After picking up a new song called “Hot Nuts,” the group became recognized for this instant hit and the name stuck. From the mid-’50s to today, Doug Clark and the Hot Nuts have been playing their addictive music at colleges and universities all across the United States. Their style of telling dirty jokes and singling out audience members has proven extremely successful for the band. Although the Hot Nuts have often been booked for “censored” shows, the crowd ALWAYS ends up begging for the raunchy style that has made them famous. While you’re there be sure to check out “Where were you in 1978 when Animal House hit the big screen?”, view some of the pets that are up for adoption or even sign up to volunteer for a few hours at the shelter. The FAPS’staff is grateful for everyone who is able to give or volunteer some of their time. Tickets are $75 and are on sale now, and can be purchased online at www.fapspet.org. Jhana M. Lewis, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? 484-6200 ext. 222 or editor@upandcomingweekly.com. Put On Your Boogie Shoes and Go Blonde at Givens by KIMBERLY SMALLS For the last 35 years the Givens Performing Arts Center, located on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, has brought some of the best and brightest in entertainment to southeastern North Carolina. The 2010- 2011 season proves to be no exception. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, bring your “Boogie Shoes” and “Shake Your Booty” to the disco sounds KC and the Sunshine Band. The legendary disco group kicks off the Nostalgia Concert Series as it performs at UNCP’s homecoming. With sales of more than 75 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards and The American Music Award, KC and the Sunshine Band is one of the seminal forces in pop. The group pioneered an original funk style that continues to delight old fans and attract new ones into the millennium.Tickets for KC and the Sunshine Band are $40, $35, $20*/$12 child or student. On Monday, Nov. 1, the GPAC goes blonde, when Legally Blonde The Musical stops by as part of its national tour. Dur- ing its run on Broadway, Legally Blonde The Musi- cal earned seven 2007 Tony Award nominations, 10 2007 Drama Desk Award Nominations and a 2007 Outer Critics Cir- cle Award. In addition, the show received three 14 UCW OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 2, 2010 2009 Touring Broadway Awards including awards for Best New Musical, Best Production Design and Best Choreography of a Touring Production. Legally Blonde The Musi- cal is based on the 2001 movie “Legally Blonde” starring Reese Witherspoon. Elle Woods is a bubbly, popular sorority girl who gets dumped by her Har- vard Law school boyfriend for someone more “serious.” Elle tries to win back him by entering Harvard Law School to obtain a law degree. For tickets, call the GPAC Box Offi ce at 1.800.367.0778 or 910.521.6361 or for more infor- mation, visit the theatre website at www.uncp. edu/gpac. Kimberly Smalls, Contributing Writer. COMMENTS? 484-6200 ext. 222 or editor@upandcomingweekly.com. WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM