Page 24 THE VILLADOM TIMES III & IV • September 8, 2010 The 31st season of William Paterson University’s Distinguished Lecture Series will feature “A Conversation with Al Pacino” on Oct. 1 and “Bernie Williams in Words and Music” on Nov. 12 in Shea Center for Performing Arts on the campus in Wayne. Both programs will begin at 7 p.m., and will present rare opportunities for audiences to connect with these stars in the intimate setting of a college theater. Pacino, the legendary actor who has won an Oscar, a Tony, and an Emmy, will provide insights into his career and life and will perform a monologue or two in character. Williams, the Yankee superstar who has now achieved accolades as a jazz guitarist, will talk baseball with author and veteran sportswriter Phil Pepe, and will perform with the William Paterson University Jazz Orchestra. The Bernie Williams program is produced in conjunction with the University’s Jazz Room Series. University’s upcoming lecture series to feature Al Pacino, Bernie Williams Both speakers will take questions from the audience. Individual tickets for “A Conversation with Al Pacino” are $75 for orchestra and $60 for loge. Individual tickets for “Bernie Williams in Words and Music” are $55 for orchestra and $45 for loge. Tickets may be purchased online at www.wpunj.edu/dls or from the Shea Center Box Office at (973) 720-2371. Parking is free. For the first time, premium packages are available for the Distinguished Lecturer Series. These special packages for each program provide one orchestra seat and a pass to a private VIP reception where guests can mingle and be photographed with the speakers. A premium package for Al Pacino is $200 and for Bernie Williams is $125. A limited number of premium packages are available. To reserve a package, call Mary Pospisil at (973) 720-2934. ings, “Soundtracker” is a visual meditation on the country’s changing landscape and the beauty we may be leaving behind in the name of progress. If you’ve ever seen the final minute of CBS’ “Sunday Morning,” which each week offers an American location of breathtaking beauty, you’ll have an idea of what the film aspires to capture. DVD bonuses include an interview with the director, deleted scenes, a map of the quietest places in the United States, and a 72-minute audio recording: a sample of Hempton’s best recordings. New DVD releases also include: “The Beatles on Ed Sullivan,” featuring the four complete Sullivan shows with appearances by The Beatles; “MacGruber,” with Will Forte trying to stretch out a two-minute “Saturday Night Live” skit to feature-length proportions; “Laughology,” a documentary exploring laughing from the extreme laughter of religious groups, laughter epidemics of history, laughter parties, and laughter yoga; and three new editions in the TCM Greatest Classic Film Collection series, two devoted to Warner Bros. gangster flicks, and one devoted to Hammer’s lush Technicolor horror films. ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 ARIES --Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, stranger arrives without warnAries, aastranger arrives without warning and turns your next few weeks toping and turns your next few weeks topsy-turvy. You may find that the change sy-turvy. You may find that the change was just what you were looking for. was just what you were looking for. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 TAURUS --Apr 21/May 21 You’ve been inspired to action, Taurus. You’ve been inspired to action, Taurus. No stranger to strong causes, you’re No stranger to strong causes, you’re ready to sink your teeth into this chalready to sink your teeth into this challenge. You may experience opposition lenge. You may experience opposition from family. from family. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 GEMINI --May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, relationship solidifies even Gemini, aa relationship solidifies even further this week. Singles, you may further this week. Singles, you may have met your ultimate love match. have met your ultimate love match. Couples, you rekindle waning sense Couples, you rekindle aawaning sense of intimacy. of intimacy. CANCER Jun 22/Jul 22 CANCER --Jun 22/Jul 22 Stop gambling with your finances, Stop gambling with your finances, Cancer. It’s best if you slow down for Cancer. It’s best if you slow down for while and follow more secure path aawhile and follow aamore secure path of action. Big news arrives on Thursof action. Big news arrives on Thursday. Be prepared. day. Be prepared. LEO Jul 23/Aug 23 LEO --Jul 23/Aug 23 A new member of the family will A new member of the family will come into your life and you’re not sure come into your life and you’re not sure if you want to share the spotlight. Put if you want to share the spotlight. Put others first, Leo, and you just may enothers first, Leo, and you just may enjoy the results. joy the results. VIRGO Aug 24/Sept 22 VIRGO --Aug 24/Sept 22 A big test is on the horizon, and you A big test is on the horizon, and you hope you’ll pass with flying colors. hope you’ll pass with flying colors. Others have faith in you, but it’s imOthers have faith in you, but it’s important to have faith in yourself. The portant to have faith in yourself. The stars will guide you. stars will guide you. LIBRA Sept 23/Oct 23 LIBRA --Sept 23/Oct 23 If you’ve been thinking about making If you’ve been thinking about making any rash purchases, Libra, it’s best to any rash purchases, Libra, it’s best to think again. Consult with family memthink again. Consult with family members who understand your impetuous bers who understand your impetuous nature. nature. SCORPIO Oct 24/Nov 22 SCORPIO --Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, be the center of the party in Scorpio, be the center of the party in all things you do this week. Others all things you do this week. Others will look to you for inspiration and will look to you for inspiration and motivation. Just be careful not to scare motivation. Just be careful not to scare away the shy admirers. away the shy admirers. SAGITTARIUS Nov 23/Dec 21 SAGITTARIUS --Nov 23/Dec 21 You’ll soon see progress in your fiYou’ll soon see progress in your financial sector, Sagittarius. A business nancial sector, Sagittarius. A business venture presents itself on Tuesday. venture presents itself on Tuesday. Keep your eyes and ears open. Keep your eyes and ears open. CAPRICORN Dec 22/Jan 20 CAPRICORN --Dec 22/Jan 20 On the fence about an important deciOn the fence about an important decision? Let steady sign like Libra help sion? Let aasteady sign like Libra help you through. He or she can clear up you through. He or she can clear up any questions you may have and help any questions you may have and help you work through anxiety. you work through anxiety. AQUARIUS Jan 21/Feb 18 AQUARIUS --Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you have tendency to think Aquarius, you have aatendency to think your way is always the right way. You your way is always the right way. You have to be flexible sometimes, espehave to be flexible sometimes, especially in matters of love that spring up cially in matters of love that spring up on Saturday. on Saturday. PISCES Feb 19/Mar 20 PISCES --Feb 19/Mar 20 You’ve been feeling out of sorts and You’ve been feeling out of sorts and it’s likely due to the weather. Head it’s likely due to the weather. Head somewhere different for change of somewhere different for aa change of scenery and your mood will lift. scenery and your mood will lift. DVDs (continued from Restaurant page) Hawkman, and Stargirl. Extras include “Kneel before Zod,” an in-depth look at the master Kryptonian criminal; “Justice for All,” a short on how the “Smallville” creative team brought the Justice Society of America to TV for the first time; cast and crew commentaries; and unaired scenes. Have you ever thought that movies in theaters are far too loud? That the amplification is hurting your ears? If so, you will enjoy “Soundtracker” (IndiePix), a film about the work Gordon Hempton, who has made it his business to record the quietest places on earth before they disappear forever. This film documents his travels through the wilderness of the American West in search of these quiet places. Filmmaker Nicholas Sherman observes Hempton in the Pacific Northwest for 30 days, chronicling an obsessive artist on a quest for perfection in an unusual medium. Sound-mixed to incorporate Gordon’s own pristine record- Answer to Last Week’s Puzzle Answer to Last Week’s Puzzle