Texas A&M University ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Battalion Thursday, October 15,1992 page5 h id Music festival brings dancing, cultural variety to Bryan By GINA HOWARD Special to The BATTALION Texas A&M calls itself a center of multiculturalism, and this weekend Aggies from all over the world will nave a chance to spot light the musical style of their homeland for the Brazos Valley. Their opportunity will come Saturday in the Second Interna tional Music Festival, a three-hour how produced by the Internation al Student Association (ISA) as part of ISA's observance of its "Discov er the World Year" at A&M. The music festival is part of FestiFall '92, organized by the Arts Council of Brazos Valley and held in downtown Bryan. "The Music Festival is a variety program brought together by stu dents from various international clubs, faculty members, and pro fessional bands," said Mukul Goel, co-director of the festival. "It is expected that the program will generate interest and aware ness regarding international music, dances, and culture amongst stu dents and the community," he said. Attractions at the music festival will include El Ballet Folklorico, a group of folk dancers from Mexi co and Spain; a Chinese opera with traditional Chinese musical instruments and a colorful New Year dance; and House of Usher, a local reggae band. Goel said this is only one of the programs ISA sponsors through out the year. "ISA supports all the interna tional clubs and is known for pro ducing high quality student cul tural events," said Goel, a civil en gineering graduate student. Financial and organizational support for the event is provided by ISA and the volunteers from the International Music Club (IMQ. They (the musicians) aim to break the geographical barriers and play music which blends to gether, harmonizing the beauty and sensitivity of music from all over the world," Goel said. FestiFall '92 is Saturday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 18, noon to 5 p.m. The Inter national Music Festival is Satur day, noon to 3 p.m. ntry mo ttle 'Boot r CD col- >s t o- ct <£ / & Cd et Information is provided by the individual nightclubs Wednesday - The Killer Bees. Tickets $5 in and is subject to change. advance, $6 at the door. ‘TfCceatc Gallery Bar College Station Hilton, 801 E. University Dr.; 21 and over. 693-7500. Friday, Saturday - Big Apple Trio. Jazz. Starts at 8:30 p.m. No cover. Kay's Cabaret Post Oak Mall; 18 and over; alcohol served. 696-9191. Thursday - Writers and Performers Showcase with Kyle Hutton. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $1 cov er. Friday - Body Chemistry. Rock and roll. House of Usher opening. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $3 cover. Saturday - Mixmasters. Classic rock and roll. Starts at 9:30 p.m. $3 cover. Two Pesos 303 University Dr; alcohol served. 846-4135. Wednesday - Sneaky Pete. Sing-along. Starts at 8 p.m. $2 cover. Equinox 329 University Drive; alcohol served. 846- 2496. Saturday - Blind Wolfe. Rock and roll. No cover. Starts at 9 p.m. Squads Sports Bar & Grill 1315 S. College, Bryan; alcohol served. 822- 3537. Thursday - Open jam session. $1 cover. Friday - Pocket Pistols. Rock and roll. $3 cover. Saturday - Rif Raf. Rock and roll. $3 cover. Legends Woodstone Shopping Center, Harvey Rd. 693- 1299. Wednesday - The Change. Rock and Roll. No cover 21 and over. ^