http://db.lsj.com/lsj/issuu/upload_to_issuu/wow_07_29_10 by James Criswell

07.29.10 | battlecreekenquirer.com/wow

Rise

and

Dine Where two meals combine, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll ďŹ nd a brunch divine. See what our search for the perfect brunch spooned up. Page 8

DE I S IN

Behind the scenes of the BC Film Festival, pg. 9 | One-on-one with Dierks Bentley, pg. 10

07.29.10 | WOW |

For your entertainment ... You need some fun in your life.

FOOD. MUSIC. THEATER. FESTIVALS. ART. BOOKS. MOVIES... we’ve got plenty of fun to go around.

EDITOR LORI HOLCOMB: 966-0675; lholcomb@gannett.com CONTRIBUTORS

SUBMIT YOUR LISTINGS

FEATURES

MAIL, FAX OR E-MAIL us the details wth the event name, address, prices, times and phone number where readers can get more information. Mail it to WOW, Battle Creek Enquirer,155 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek, MI 49017. Fax it to 964-0299, e-mail: getpublished@battlecreekenquirer.com.

BRUNCH OR BUST: Weekends were made for long conversations over leisurely meals, and nothing does the trick quite like a good brunch. We found some of the area’s best . Page 8

PHOTOS should be high quality prints - no computer printouts or scanned images. We prefer high resolution JPEG images via e-mail.

FEATURES: Andy Fitzpatrick, Megan Capinegro MUSIC: Justin Hinkley CALENDAR: Annie Kelley & Lori Burcaw AFTER HOURS: Bettie Gray GAME GUIDE: Marcus Anderson PHOTOS: Roberts Youngs

ADD YOUR EVENT to our calendar at battlecreekenquirer.com/calendar.

ADVERTISING

DEADLINE

LESA NYE: 966-0570; lnye@gannett.com

WOW circulates Thursdays in the Battle Creek

The deadline for submitting listings is 5 p.m. Friday before publication date.

Enquirer and at battlecreekenquirer.com/wow.

QUESTIONS?

WE’RE NOW ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER!

Lori Holcomb: 966.0675; lholcomb@gannett.com.

Be our friend at facebook.com/bcewow Follow us at twitter.com/bcewow

COVER: Background photo by WENDY TORELLO, Port Huron Times Herald

DIERKS DISHES: We talked one-on-one with country music star Dierks Bentley about stardom, life on the road, his new album and what he was really thinking. Page 10 ACTION!: Local filmmakers show their stuff at this weekend’s Battle Creek Film Festival. Page 9 BC ROCKS: Even under new ownership, Planet Rock continues to promote local musicians as a valuable commodity. Also, the club helps save babies from time to time. Justin Hinkley explains. Page 7 MUSIC: Sheryl Crow talks about her new album “100 Miles From Memphis”, as well as her new takes on priorities and privacy. Page 6 GAME GUIDE: Even in shades of gray, “Limbo” is a frightful, delightful download. Page 12 MOVIE REVIEW: Will audiences cozy up to the “Cats and Dogs” sequel, or has the story gone to the dogs? Page 4

REGULAR FAVORITES: Best Bets......................... 5 Word Around Town ........5 After Hours.......................11 Movie Capsules................4 Event Calendar ................3 BC Buzz...........................15 Find more entertainment news & events at battlecreekenquirer.com/wow

3 “FANTASY MERMAIDS” WATER WONDERLAND ART EXHIBIT, 6

a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays; Brownstone Coffeehouse, 18 1/2 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; www.amermaid-affair.net. A MERMAID AFFAIR: CELEBRATION OF WATER EXHIBIT, June 1-Aug. 31; Commerce Pointe Gallery, 77 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; 578-3726; www.a-mermaidaffair.net. THE BATTLE CREEK ARTIST GUILD EXHIBITION, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily through Aug. 30; Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings; 721-4190; www. cedarcreekinstitute.org. FIBER ARTS TRUNK SHOW, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday; Art Center Too, 80 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. MAUREEN REED WATERCOLOR EXHIBIT, Sunday-Sept. 30; First United Methodist Church, 111 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; 963-5567.

DANCES GEORGE PENDILL TRIO DANCE, 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 6; Burnham Brook Center, 200 Michigan Ave W # 101, Battle Creek; $6 members, $8 nonmembers; 965-0000. BALLROOM DANCE, 3 to 6 p.m. Aug. 8; Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo; $12; 685-6102; www.swmbd. org.

ETC. BC CRUISERS: COWBOYS AND INDIANS, 7 p.m. today; Kellogg’s Cereal City USA, 171 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; bcmicruisers@gmail.com. BELLEVUE FARMERS MARKET, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursdays; Washington Park, Bellevue; 7464648. KATHY GRIFFIN, 9 p.m. today; FireKeepers Casino, 1117 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; $35-55; 877-352-8777; www. startickets.com. ATHENS FARMERS’ MARKET, 2 to 6 p.m. Fridays June 4-Oct. 15; Wilson Park, N. Capital

Avenue, Athens; 729-4088; athenscommunity@sbcglobal. net. BATTLE CREEK FARMERS’ MARKET, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays; Festival Market Square, corner of McCamly and Jackson streets, Battle Creek; 968-3448; www. battlecreekfarmersmarket.com. HAYLEY’S RIDE FOR AUTISM AWARENESS, 11 a.m. registration, 1:15 p.m. ride begins Saturday; Battle Creek Harley Davidson, 5738 Beckley Road, Battle Creek; $20 riders, $5 passengers; 719-2256; www. hayleysride.org. MECHANICAL SURFBOARD, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday; Willard Library, 7 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; 968-8166; ages 8 and older; www.willard.lib.mi.us. MAGIC GET-TOGETHER, Wednesday-Aug. 7; downtown, Colon; $15, $20; 800-447-2821; www.magicgettogether.com. BC CRUISERS: PUBLIC SAFETY, 7 p.m. Aug. 5; Kellogg’s Cereal City USA, 171 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; bcmicruisers@ gmail.com. “CRAWL YOUR STACHE OFF” PUB CRAWL, 7 p.m. Aug. 7; downtown, Battle Creek; www. bcmams.com. REPTILE WEEKEND, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 7, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8; Binder Park Zoo, 7400 Divison Drive, Battle Creek; 9791351; www.binderparkzoo.org. THE PLANETARIUM DOME, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 10; Willard Library, 7 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; 968-8166; call ahead to reserve; www.willard. lib.mi.us. STEPHEN LYNCH PERFORMANCE, 8 p.m. Aug. 13; Barn Theatre, 13351 M-96, Augusta; $40; 731-4121; www. barntheatre.com. BATTLE FOR TURKEYVILLE, 11 a.m. Aug. 14-15; Cornwell’s Turkeyville USA, 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall; www. turkeyville.com. CALHOUN COUNTY FAIR, 8 a.m. Aug. 14-21; Calhoun County Fairgrounds, 720 Fair St., Marshall; $4 Sunday, $5 Monday-Saturday, free for ages 5 and younger; www. calhouncountyfair.org. GALA BENEFIT PERFORMANCE, 8 p.m. Aug. 14; Barn Theatre, 13351 M-96, Augusta; $100;

| WOW | 07.29.10

ART & EXHIBITS

731-4121; www.barntheatre.com. CULINARY CLASH FOR KALAMAZOO BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, 7 p.m. Aug. 17; Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo; $150, includes three-course plated dinner; 3433333; www.bgckalamazoo.org.

FAMILY CHILDREN’S GARDEN STORY TIME, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

today; Children’s Garden, Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; free; 9690270; ages 4-8; registration required. ABRACADABRA: POPCORN MAGIC SHOW, 10 a.m. FridaySaturday, Aug. 6-7; Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater; $7; 517-278-6029; www.tibbits.org. CHILDREN’S GARDEN: BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; Children’s Garden, Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; free; 969-0270; www.lasgarden.org. JAMBO: AN AFRICAN ADVENTURE KIDS CAMP, 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Aug. 6; Art Center of Battle Creek, 265 E. Emmett St., Battle Creek; $60 members, $80 nonmembers; for ages 5 to 14; www.artcenterofbattlecreek. org. BATTLE CREEK BOMBERS STORYTIME, 10 a.m. Tuesday; Barnes and Noble, 5775 Beckley Road, Battle Creek; 979-8060. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday; Friendship Park, Northeast Capital Avenue and West State Street, Battle Creek. WII/PS3 FOR TEENS, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays; Willard Library, 7 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; free; 968-8166. WILD WEDNESDAY: FEATHERS AND FUR, 7 p.m. Wednesday; Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 E C Ave, Augusta; $4 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children, free for ages younger than 2; 671-2510; www. kbs.msu.edu. CHILDREN’S GARDEN: GROOVY GARDEN CRITTERS, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 7; Children’s Garden, Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; free; 969-0270; www.lasgarden.org. Please see GET OUT, 11

Friday, July 30th through Sunday, August 1st

FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL SCREENINGS

Schedule of Screenings:

Day

Time

Location

Movie

July 30

Dusk Mill Race Park “Where the Wild Things Are” In cooperation with the Downtown Partnership.

July 31

Noon

AccessVision Studios All Contest Entries (70 W. Michigan Ave.) Field of Flight and 960 Challenge Entries and Winners Announced!

July 31

1:30 pm AccessVision Studios “Pearl” A family ﬁlm about the youngest licensed pilot ever!

July 31 Filmmakers

3:30 pm

AccessVision Studios Salute to Local

Local young ﬁlmmakers show their stuff!

July 31 5:00 pm AccessVision Studios “Welcome” A French ﬁlm about an Iraqi refugee seeking his true love in England.

EAT DINNER IN DOWNTOWN BATTLE CREEK July 31

Aug. 1

9:00 pm

Heritage Tower “TiMER” (25 W. Michigan Ave.) A Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy – Cash Bar Available.

3:30 pm AccessVision Studios “A Small Act” Shown in cooperati on with Bridges To Cultural Understanding.

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THESE FILMS CHECK OUT

WWW.BATTLECREEKFILMFESTIVAL.COM Thanks To: AccessVision, the Battle Creek Community Foundation, the Downtown Partnership, the Brownstone Coffee House, & Bridges to Cultural Understanding

0100027245

Fur flies with the jokes in “Cats & Dogs” CHRISTY LEMIRE Associated Press

Dogs and cats, living together ... mass hysteria? Maybe not so much. While these animals were resourceful and well-equipped enemies in the original “Cats & Dogs” from 2001, now they’re forced to band together to fight a common foe in the sequel “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.” As you can tell from the name, this is a spy sendup, specifically of James Bond movies — the opening titles alone are super clever, an indication of the kind of eye for detail that’s in store throughout — and from there, the jokes fly fast and furious along with the fur. Surprisingly, most of them work in the script from Ron J. Friedman and Steve Bencich. But as directed by Brad Peyton, the sequel is a mix of live BOGAR THEATRE Starts Downtown Marshall • 781-3511 www.marshallmovies.com Friday:

Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG) Inception (PG-13) “If you’ve only seen it once, you

haven’t taken it all in.” See what audiences and critics are raving about.

Great Prices! From tickets to concessions

“Mondays are B.Y.O.B. Bring your own bucket and we will ﬁll it with up to a large popcorn for free with paid admission.”

DLP Digital Cinema in all Auditoriums

TUESDAY ONLY 07/27/10

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: 10:00AM $1 MOVIE — $1 DRINK — $1 POPCORN

OPENING NATIONWIDE:

CHARLIE ST. CLOUD (PG-

CATS & DOGS: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE (PG) ★★★ Cats

13) A young man (Zac Efron) must choose between keeping a promise to his deceased younger brother and the girl he loves.

CHEAP FLICKS 15375 S. Helmer Rd. Battle Creek Program Line: 965-1744

POPCORN POPCORN

2255

¢¢

REFILLS REFILLS

ALL SHOWS

FREE FREE REFILLS REFILLS

www.cheapflicksonline.com

W. COLUMBIA 7

0100027734

269-963-3456

W. Columbia Ave. 1/4 mile west of Helmer Rd.

www.GQTI.com

CALL FOR TITLES & TIMES

DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS (PG-13)

4.25

TWILIGHT $ CHARLIEBARGAIN D ST. A I LYCLOUD 4 : 0 0 - (PG-13) 6:00 PM

TONIGHT 12:01 AMevents *excludes Digital 3D & Fathom COUPON

20OZ.DRINK

with $3.50 purchase of 46oz. bag of buttery popcorn

one per ad @ W. Columbia 7

Exp. SEPT. 30, 2010

orate gadgetry. You know you’ve wondered this yourself about your own furry friends at home. So you may find yourself laughing the whole way through, even at a take-off on “The Silence of the Lambs,” a film that’s been parodied ad infinitum. Still, when it’s the fluffy, white feline Mr. Tinkles strapped up in a cell, wearing that infamous mask — and voiced again by Sean Hayes — it adds another layer to the joke that’s at once twisted and kinda sweet. This time, the selfstyled uber-villain is Kitty Galore, whose hairless appearance is frightening enough. As voiced with campy menace by the great Bette Midler — who really should do more of this sort of thing — she’s an over-the-top, diabolical drama queen. But in a good way.

With Christina Applegate.

0100009038

5775 BECKLEY ROAD • 269-979-7713

$4.25 LAST MATINEE ON REGULAR ENGAGEMENTS • SHOWTIMES IN ( ) SALT (PG13) 11:00AM, 12:00PM, 1:30PM, 2:20PM, [4:00PM], [4:50PM], 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 9:00PM, 10:00PM RAMONA AND BEEZUS (PG) 11:15PM, 1:45PM, [4:15PM], 7:00PM, 9:20PM INCEPTION (PG13) 11:00 AM, 1:00PM, 2:10PM, [4:15PM], [5:15PM], 7:30PM, 9:00PM SORCERER’S APPRENTICE (PG) 12:00PM, 2:30PM, [5:00PM], 7:40PM, 10:10PM DESPICABLE ME 3D (PG) 1:30PM, 6:30PM DESPICABLE ME (PG) 11:00AM, [4:00PM], 9:OOPM ECLIPSE (PG13) 11:10AM, 1:50PM, [5:00PM], 8:00PM GROWN UPS (PG13) 12:00PM, 2:30PM, [5:00PM], 7:35PM, 10:00PM TOY STORY 3D (PG) 11:00AM, 2:10, [4:30PM], 7:00PM, 9:30PM

— SUMMER KID’S SERIES —

action, puppetry and computer animation, and the jumbled look is its chief weakness: The animals are cute and all, but the visual effects that suggest they’re talking too often look jumpy and fake. You want your talkinganimal movies to be realistic, don’t you? That’s not too much to ask. And of course, because it’s a family film coming out this summer, it’s in 3-D. It probably didn’t need to be — it never needs to be — but at least the effects are more convincing than they were in, say, a lousy conversion from 2-D like “The Last Airbender.” Still, it’s a delightful idea that cats and dogs not only enjoy a rich interior life while adults are away, but also function as highly trained super spies, complete with elab-

and dogs unite to take on a nutty feline bent on global domination.

0100027326

07.29.10 | WOW |

"BCE"

DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS (PG-13) A

young exec (Paul Rudd) finds the perfect buffoon (Steve Carell) for his boss’ monthly “dinner for idiots.”

NOW SHOWING THE A-TEAM (PG-13) ★★★ The TV action series goes bigscreen as former Special Forces troops set out to clear their names. With Liam Neeson, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper. 118 min. DESPICABLE ME (PG) ★★ ½ Steve Carell leads the voice cast

Kitty has a plan to enslave dogs around the world and make cats the true rulers. The secret agents of DOG — led by Lou the beagle (Neil Patrick Harris) and Butch the Anatolian shepherd (Nick Nolte) — recruit the overeager German shepherd Diggs (James Marsden), who’s been cast off the San Francisco police force for his inability to follow orders, to stop her. But they soon realize they have to team up with the underground cat group MEOWS, led by Catherine (Christina Applegate) and her boss, the tuxedoed Tab Lazenby (Roger Moore, a nice touch). Both teams get help, sort of, from the scatterbrained, fast-talking pigeon Seamus (Katt Williams). Among the people who populate “Cats & Dogs,” Chris O’Donnell

in an animated tale of a villain whose plot to steal the moon is sidelined by three orphan girls. 95 min. GET HIM TO THE GREEK (R) ★★★ ½ A record company intern (Jonah Hill) has to escort an unruly rock legend to the first concert of his comeback tour. 107 min. GROWN UPS (PG-13) ★ Childhood pals (Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, Rob Schneider and David Spade) reunite as adults. With Salma Hayek, Maria Bello. 98 min. INCEPTION (PG-13) ★★★★ Leonardo DiCaprio stars in a science-fiction thriller from director Christopher Nolan. 147 min. JONAH HEX (PG-13) ★ ½ A disfigured bounty hunter (Josh Brolin) battles a villain aiming to unleash hell on Earth. With Megan Fox, John Malkovich. 82 min.

CONTENTONE

Diggs, from left, as voiced by James Marsden, Catherine, as voiced by Christina Applegate and Butch, as voiced by Nick Nolte, appear in a scene from “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore.”

plays Diggs’ former police partner and Jack McBrayer gets some reliable laughs doing a version of his guileless doofus character — this time, a magician who’s Kitty Galore’s unsuspecting human companion, who insists on dressing her in humiliating costumes as part of his act.

But for grown-ups, kids, dogs, cats — whoever’s watching, there’s enough here to keep them entertained. “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” a Warner Bros. Rated PG for animal action and humor. Running time: 87 minutes. Three stars out of four.

KARATE KID (PG) ★★ Jackie Chan imparts kung fu wisdom to a Detroit youth (Jaden Smith) uprooted by his family’s move to China in an update of the 1980s hit. 135 min. KNIGHT AND DAY (PG-13) ★★ ½ Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz are a fugitive couple on a jet-setting adventure around the globe. 109 min. THE LAST AIRBENDER (PG) ★ M. Night Shyamalan adapts the animated TV show about a young savior with the power to end warfare among four nations with mystical powers. 103 min. PREDATORS (R) ★ ½ Hardcore human killers become prey for alien hunters in a new take on the sci-fi franchise. With Adrien Brody, Topher Grace. 107 min. RAMONA AND BEEZUS (G) ★ ½ The pesky young heroine of Beverly Cleary’s best sellers comes

to life in an adaptation of the children’s books. 104 min. SALT (PG-13) ★★ Angelina Jolie is a CIA operative on the lam after she’s accused of spying for Russia. With Liev Schreiber. 93 min. THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE (PG) ★★ ½ An ancient wizard (Nicolas Cage) recruits a protege (Jay Baruchel) to battle an evil foe (Alfred Molina). 110 min. TOY STORY 3 (G) ★★★ Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and their plaything pals face abandonment after their kid grows up in this animated sequel. 92 min. TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (PG-13) ★★ Danger comes calling again for a teen (Kristen Stewart) and her vampire and werewolf suitors (Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner). 121 min. CAPSULES BY THE A SSOCIATED PRESS. * NOT REVIEWED.

Andy’s pick Behind the Curtain: Magicians and Card Sharps ■ WHEN: 7 p.m. today. ■ WHERE: American Museum of Magic Lund Library, 111 E. Mansion St., Marshall. ■ COST: $10. ■ INFO: A lecture on the beneficial relationship between magicians and those who cheated at card games; 781-7570. Annie’s pick Film Festival: “TiMER” ■ WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday. ■ WHERE: Heritage Tower Building, 25 W. Michigan Ave. ■ COST: Free. ■ INFO: A movie that speculates what it would be like if technology could predict a person’s soulmate; 969-4100; www.battlecreekfilmfestival.com.

Justin’s pick Red Tin Trio ■ WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday. ■ WHERE: The Corner Bar, 1030 E. Vine St., Kalamazoo. ■ COST: $5. ■ INFO: Live, local music from Marshall’s Red Tin Trio; myspace. com/redtintrio, myspace. com/cornerbarvenue or 269-385-2028. Lori’s pick Michigan Hummingbird Festival ■ WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. ■ WHERE: River Lake Inn Trails and Gardens, 767 Ralston Road, near Colon. ■ COST: Free: $20 for presentations and $4 for parking. ■ INFO: The fourth annual event features numerous hummingbird and nature-centered events, including banding demonstrations, trail tours and children’s activities. 269-432-2626; riverlakeinnrestaurant. com.

More to do BC Cruisers: Cowboys and Indians, A social bike ride with a slow pace (5-10 MPH) and a short distance (5-10 miles). Costumes optional and features stops for beer; 7 p.m. today; Kellogg’s Cereal City USA, 171 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; bcmicruisers@ gmail.com.

Kathy Griffin, Hollywood’s favorite Dlist comedienne, Kathy Griffin, performing live on an outdoor stage; 9 p.m. today; FireKeepers Casino, 1117 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; $35-55; 877-3528777; www.startickets. com. Outdoor movie: “Where the Wild Things Are”, Bring your own seating to this outdoor screening; dusk Friday; Mill Race Park, downtown Battle Creek; free; www. downtownbattlec-

reek.com. Local author signings: “Dare Not Speak Its Name,” 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday; Brownstone Coffeehouse, 18 1/2 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. “Get Over It,” noon to 3 p.m. Saturday; Caribou Coffee, 6010 B Drive N., Battle Creek; 979-2729. Children’s Garden: Beautiful Butterflies, At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. there will be butterfly releases;10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday;

Children’s Garden, Leila Arboretum, 928 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; free; 969-0270; www.lasgarden.org. PKS Kids fundraiser, A silent auction, 50/50 raffle, live music, games for the kids, food and beer; 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday; Dark Horse Brewing, 511 S. Kalamazoo Ave., Marshall; $5 adult, $1 kids; 7819221; www. pkskids. net; gpeters@ pkskids.net.

The WOW staff of Annie Kelley, Andy Fitzpatrick, Justin Hinkley and Lori Holcomb are humming about this weekend’s Michigan Hummingbird Festival. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY THE ENQUIRER

BATTLE CREEK Exile on Beckley Road

Howell native Darci Hannah will sign copies of her debut novel, “The Exile of Sara Stevenson,” at 7 p.m. today at Barnes and Noble, 5701 Beckley Rd. The book, which went on sale Tuesday, mixes historical fiction, romance, suspense and humor. Sara Stevenson finds herself exiled to a remote lighthouse after being left at the altar, and discovers she’s torn between her past and present loves. For more information, check out barnesandnoble. com or call 979-8060.

Artistry and shopping, all in one trunk Art Center Too, Art Center of Battle Creek’s downtown location at 80 W. Michigan Ave., will hold a fiber trunk show from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. A bold mixing of Michigan artists specializing in fiber work will bring handmade clothing, quilts, fabrics, weavings and much more alongside the center’s selection of paintings, pottery and jewelry. For more information, go to artcenterofbattlecreek. org or call 964-9680.

Sign up, make some music The Battle Creek Youth Orchestra is accepting applications for its summer camp program, Instrumental Explorations, which will be held Aug. 3, 4, 6, 9, 11 and 13. The camp will be held at Church of the Resurrection, 2589 Capital Ave. S.W., from 4 to 5:30 p.m. each day. Students will learn about the science behind making music as they build instruments and compose music. Tuition is $65 and class size is limited to 15 students. To register, call 966-2527.

| WOW | 07.29.10

The WOW staff picks the week’s best bets

Battle Creek

FARMERS MARKET Local Families • Local Farmers

Festival Market Square Corner of McCamly and Jackson Streets, Downtown Battle Creek

Wednesday and Saturday 9 am - 1 pm May through October Our market is unique because:

Crow’s new album reflects new outlook NEKESA MUMBI MOODY Associated Press

Although working from home is convenient, sometimes it pays to go to the office. That’s what Sheryl Crow, 48, discovered when she jettisoned her Nashville home studio for a Los Angeles one to record her latest album, “100 Miles From Memphis.” The L.A. location led a few famous friends to stop by, including Justin Timberlake. “I dragged him into the studio and said, ‘I want you to hear something,”‘ she recalled. She played him her cover of Terence

Trent D’Arby’s “Sign Your Name,” redone with a Memphis sound. “He looked at me and said, ‘You know I’m from Memphis ... I’ve got the backgrounds on this.’ And he came in and he sang on this,” she said. “That sort of thing doesn’t happen when you’re working from home.” The album also has other guests, including Keith Richards and Citizen Cope. But the star of the album is the sound of Memphis, a mix of rock, soul and country that influenced Crow when she grew up in

2010 Special Exhibition thru Oct. 31st

White Lightnin’ & Rollin’ Thunder, The History of Stock Car Racing

CAR MUSEUM

Our focus is on locally grown, fresh, high quality foods for your family. Come to our market, meet the people who grow the food and get the best of Michigan grown produce! Festival Market Square provides a shaded market in a beautiful public setting, including tables, planters, and convenient parking in the nearby ramps. Live music plays Wednesdays from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. June 30 - August 25.

Join us this season for fresh, high quality foods for your family

• TWO all-new exhibit galleries • New restoration facility with guest observation area • All-New Franklin Collection – a recreated Franklin Dealership circa 1910

Your patronage helps us create vibrant, community-centered market downtown Battle Creek.

One off the O h TTop Fi Five C Car Museums in the Nation Over 200 cars of all eras, 1930s Gas Station, Authentic 1940s Diner, Historic Michigan Barns, 1910s Car Dealership and much more!

For more information contact Market Master Jan Lawson

0100027228

269.968.3448 battlecreekfarmersmarket.com

The Battle Creek Farmers’ Market Association has been operating downtown for over 100 years.

GILMORECARMUSEUM.ORG OPEN DAILY

May 1 – Oct. 31 9am – 5pm WEEKENDS UNTIL 6PM 269-571-5089 6865 Hickory Road – Hickory Corners, MI 49060

With this coupon

BUY ONE– GET ONE ADMISSION FREE! Not valid with any other offers, discounts or group rates.

Expires Oct. 31, 2010

BCE

Kennett, Mo., which, like the title of her album says, is about 100 miles away. AP: Your last album, “Detours,” delved into politics and personal hardship. Did you intentionally plan a lighter record with “Memphis”? Crow: Your life always influences your art or informs your art, and the last record, I felt a real sense of urgency about that record, about the themes on that record. ... I think my heart was in a place of wanting to just be emotional and be in a place of vulnerability and write songs from a place of desire, and that’s already historically what R&B music is about anyway. AP: You have said that the market wasn’t interested in your last album because of the serious themes. Does that ever frustrate you? Crow: I don’t feel stifled because I’m going to make the kind of record that I want to make

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

HOME OF: – Gilmore Car Museum Collection – Classic Car Club of America Museum – Pierce-Arrow Museum – Lincoln Motor Car Foundation – Franklin Collection at Hickory Corners – Cadillac – LaSalle Club Museum – Tucker Historical Collection and Library – Midwest Miniatures Museum

0100027190

07.29.10 | WOW |

just because it is an extension of who I am. It would be difficult to put parameters on that. ... I still believe in that record. I believe in the “Detours” record and I believe it will have longevity ... it will definitely be a snapshot of the time we were living in. But I would have made that record no matter what. And this record is necessary because where I am now. AP: What is your outlook now as far as what you want to do musically and personally? Crow: The breast cancer experience for me was a reminder that we can’t really control anything. ... For me it was a great reminder first of who I am. ... It dictated that I make big assessments about my life and what I wanted my life to look like from that point on, and it gave me an opportunity for me to reflect on how I had gotten to the place where I was. And just the act of saying no on my own behalf was a real challenge for me, and now, I look at my life and I can only say that making plans for me is not realistic. It’s all about being inspired and being authentic. AP: Does part of that life include romance? Crow: I will tell you that I guard my private life ferociously. The last experience that I had (with Lance Armstrong) was so public, and it was not an experience that I want to go through again.

Below are some upcoming events showcasing local bands at Planet Rock, 191 Angell St. For more information on these shows, visit myspace.com/planetrockbar or call 962-2121.

LIVE, LOUD N LOCAL! MUSIC FESTIVAL

■ WHAT: A touring festival hosted by Brandi M. of VH1’s “Rock of Love Charm School.” ■ WHEN: Friday through Sunday; doors open at 5 p.m. Friday, 1 p.m. Saturday and Noon Sunday. ■ COST: $10 in advance for a three-day pass, available at ticketmaster.com, ticketweb.com and liveloudnlocal.com ■ INFO: Forty regional bands are slated to play over three days. They include: Born Empty, Crack Daniels, Xit18, Lykin, Know Lyfe, 13 Turns, Still I Breathe, Anatomica, Reign I.V., The Grady Clan, War Dogs Of The Pacific, A Plague Of Ten, Burden Of Ages, All State Quarterback, Gods Of Kansas, Man Unkind, Mine Enemies Fall, Jet Black New Year, Broken Horizon, Mainbrace, Ransom Complex, Headcase, Xperimental101, Mr. Denton On Doomsday, Arson Party, Slight Case Of Death, Anarchy, Outter Element, End of Reason, Atrium, This Haunted City, Abraham, As The Seasons Grey, Purgatory Grove, Ill Hollow Chamber, Dollbody Kid, 10 Gage Rage, Hollow Drive and Engine O’ Chaos.

BANDS FOR BABIES

■ WHAT: Benefit concert for March of Dimes. ■ WHEN: 8 p.m. Aug. 6. ■ COST: $10 donation. ■ INFO: All proceeds benefit March of Dimes, a nonprofit which funds efforts to prevent premature birth, infant death and illness. Bands performing include SXX, Blitz & The Thundertones, Down In Hollywood and Cash, the lead singer of Dunktank.

A musical commodity

Venue rocks on with local bands, three-day festival, fundraiser Like Beckley Road retailers and Fort Custer manufacturers, Bruce Tuck said — as I have said many times — that Battle Creek bands are a local commodity. “Local music as a whole, it’s part of the arts,” Tuck said. “People need to be aware of what it is. We need to support local businesses and local music is part of that. Whether it’s a restaurant or a shoe store or a venue, we’ve all got something to give back to the community.” Back in February, when Tuck bought Planet Rock from founders and longtime owners A.J. and Jim McNutt, he said he’d continue in the McNutt’s longstanding commitment to local music. “It’s about bringing people to an intimate location like Planet Rock and letting them hear and get close to these bands,” Tuck said. “Someday, some of these bands are gonna go big and people will be able to say, ‘I saw them at Planet Rock and got their autographs.’” The McNutts made garage bands feel like arena rockers, and Tuck said he’d honor that tradition. It appears he’s not just living up to his word, but reaching bigger and farther than even the McNutts did. This weekend, Tuck will host the “Live, Loud N Local Music Festival,” a traveling festival hosted by Brandi M. of VH1’s “Rock of Love Charm School” fame that puts regional

justin a. hinkley

THIS WEEK’S TOP 5

This week’s theme: Top 5 songs about community 5. “Small Town,” by John Mellencamp 4. “The Back Room,” by Van Morrison 3. “Darlington County,” by Bruce Springsteen 2. “Your Little Hoodrat Friend,” by The Hold Steady 1. “Blue Bayou,” by Linda Ronstadt

acts on at every stop. Forty local bands from across the area are slated to play in the three-day festival. On Aug. 6, Tuck will host his second “Bands for Babies” March of Dimes benefit. But it’s not just about the shows. Tuck has amped up Planet Rock promotions and made himself visible throughout the community. At this year’s Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, Planet Rock had a vendor’s booth, handing out T-shirts and fliers. That’s never happened before. He said it’s about reminding people that there are talented, professional local rock acts here enriching the community. “I just want to go bigger and better every year,” Tuck said. For the local rock com-

MELISSA D. BIRD/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Bruce Tuck, owner of Planet Rock, and the March of Dimes are putting on the “Bands for Babies” fundraiser at 8 p.m. Aug. 6.

munity, Planet Rock is home, the only venue in Battle Creek playing host on a regular basis to local, original rock music. The venue is so deep in the heart of Circus Asylum frontwoman Courtney Huyck that, performing at Field of

Flight this year, she accidentally said, “What’s up, Planet Rock?” Similar things have happened at Harpos in Detroit and elsewhere, Tuck said. “There is that connection that everyone has with Planet Rock being the central point and you

branch out from there,” Tuck said. “This is home for a lot of people, and I just want more people to know that it’s there and they should support it.” Justin A. Hinkley can be reached at 966-0698 or jhinkley@battlecreekenquirer.com.

| WOW | 07.29.10

IF YOU GO

07.29.10 | WOW |

Easy Dining

The search for the perfect brunch turns up few, but flavorful, results

MEGAN CAPINEGRO AND LORI HOLCOMB The Enquirer

Weekends are designed for savoring: Take your time getting out of bed. Linger over another cup of coffee. Don’t get out of your pajamas until you have to. Saturday and Sunday mornings should be taken at a different pace than the rest of the work week — beginning with the first meal of the day. And we’re not talking about that slurp-up-a bowl-of-cold-cerealtype breakfast, nor do we mean that “Yes, I’d like fries and I’ll take it to go” type of lunch for late risers. We want brunch — the kind where you can have pancakes or mashed potatoes (or both) served with a mimosa. The kind where you can sit for an hour — or three — and feel no need to wrap up the conversation with the old friends you’ve been longing to catch up with. If you’re looking for a weekend meal that satisfies the stomach and the soul, we’ve rounded up some of the best brunch options in the area. Our conditions for these selections are that the menu must differ from the daily breakfast menu, that it must be a brunch-type experience (see explanation above) and it must occur on at least a semi-regular basis, meaning more than once or twice a year. If we missed any, please let us know. One can never have too many deliciously relaxing weekends. " The Strutt

773 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo The Strutt indulges brunch-seekers with two musical offerings each week: A jazz brunch on Saturdays and a bluegrass brunch on Sundays. The brunches run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with live bands playing throughout. Chef Brian Winters said what sets their brunch menu apart from others is that everything, even the sauces, is homemade. Guests can choose from triple stack pancakes to crepe florentino complete with Mornay sauce with sautéed mushrooms and garlic. To complete the meal, guests 21 and older can order the house specialty — a $4 Bloody Mary. The restaurant

PHOTOS BY ROBERT YOUNGS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

The Strutt in Kalamazoo at Academy Street and Michigan Avenue is a popular night spot for college students, but also offers a jazz brunch and a bluegrass brunch on weekends. Among the brunch favorites are the scrambled eggs dish and waffles.

also offers and espresso martini and “kicked-up coffee” to add boldness to meals. Keoki coffee, which includes Kahula, brandy and whipped cream, is one of three spirited-coffee options. Cost: Most entrees are about $7.95. 492-7200, www.thestrutt.com. " Blackhawk Bar & Grill

8940 N. 32nd St., Richland Focusing on locally-grown food, Blackhawk’s Sunday brunch boasts ingredients from Michigan farms. “We try to focus on what’s in season and utilize that as much as possible,” Chef Brad Loomis said. “Locally sourced ingredients would have to be the biggest part of it.” Guests can enjoy traditional breakfast selections along with seasonal specialties. Hot dinner entrees such as roast beef, lasagna and homemade

macaroni and cheese are also on the menu. Bloody Marys are available for $3. Brunch is offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday and reservations are recommended for groups of six or more. Cost: $10.95 adults; 629-9460, www.blackhawkgrill.com. " Clara’s on the River

44 McCamly St., Battle Creek Every Sunday Clara’s offers guests the best atmosphere and service, said Ross Simpson, owner of the train station-turned-restaurant. Focusing mainly on breakfast items, Clara’s brunch features stuffed French toast, omelets made to order, Belgium waffles and more. It also features a full dessert area with cakes and a variety of baked goods. The brunch runs from 10 a.m. to 2

ANDY FITZPATRICK The Enquirer

ROBERT YOUNGS/FOR THE ENQUIRER

Gitis Baggs of Kalamazoo sings at The Strutt’s Sunday Bluegrass Brunch.

p.m. Sundays. Cost: $9.99 for adults, $3.99 for children and free for children 2 and younger. 963-0966, www. claras.com. " Schuler’s Restaurant

115 S. Eagle St., Marshall Celebrating its 101st year, Schuler’s offers a brunch with traditional breakfast fare served alongside the likes of prime rib and turkey. The brunch is offered during holidays and special occasions throughout the year. According to Keith Kehlbeck, director of marketing, Mother’s Day is their busiest brunch with nearly 2,000 customers. The next brunch will be on Sept. 12. Cost: $23.95 adults; $8.45 ages 5-10; children 4 and younger eat free. 781-0600, www.schulersrestaurant.com. " Addington Hills Cafe

295 East Emmett St., Battle Creek According to Chef Maurice Cordova, this quaint restaurant offers some higher-end items for brunch outings. From rosemary roasted prime rib to Bavarian cream crepes, Addington Hills doesn’t just offer the norm. A feature is the omelet bar where guests can create their own concoctions. Brunch is not offered every Sunday; it is usually centered around major holidays. The next brunch will be their holiday brunch in December. It runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Guests can call the restaurant ahead of time to find out when brunch is being served and to make a reservation, which is highly recommended. Cost: $17.95 adults, $10.95 children. 965-2233. Know of a great brunch place? Share it by visiting this story at battlecreekenquirer.com/wow.

A dinosaur egg. Brownstone Coffeehouse. That’s what really happens in Battle Creek. That prop, that location and that line of dialogue, respectively, had to be worked into area filmmakers’ entries in the annual 960 Challenge, and the results will be screened at the Battle Creek Film Festival Saturday. The free festival begins Friday with a showing of “Where the Wild Things Are” at dusk at Mill Race Park in downtown Battle Creek. The event wraps up Sunday, with a total of seven screening events over the course of the festival. Micah Jank, 18, and Tyler Olmstead, 18, are cousins from Bellevue who have collaborated on about 10 film projects. They looked at the 960 Challenge – so named because filmmakers have 960 minutes to complete a film – as a chance to get their work out into the public. “(Film festivals) probably get people excited about filmmaking in general and get people who are interested,” Jank said. “And people like Micah and I, we can finally show what we can do,” Olmstead said. Their entry, “Dakota Jones and the Mystical Egg of Solitude,” was described by the co-directors/producers/stars as a spoof of Indiana Jones movies. Another Challenge entry, “Short Fuse,” tells the story of two beleaguered

PHOTO PROVIDED

“Dakota Jones and the Mystical Egg of Solitude” by Micah Jank and Tyler Olmstead of Bellevue is among the films entered in this year’s 960 Challenge.

PROVIDED

“Short Fuse” will be shown in the Battle Creek Film Festival this weekend. Pictured from left is Derick Gilling, Terrell Hughes and Nate Bailey.

NOW

All ﬁlms will be screened at AccessVision Studios, 70 W. Michigan Ave., unless indicated otherwise. Scheduled screenings in the Battle Creek Film Festival include: ■ “Where the Wild Things Are”; dusk, Friday; Mill Race Park, downtown Battle Creek. ■ Field of Flight Video Contest

and 960 Challenge entries; noon Saturday. ■ “Pearl” 1:30 p.m. Saturday. ■ Salute to local ﬁlmmakers; 3:30 p.m. Saturday. ■ “Welcome” 5 p.m. Saturday. ■ “TiMER” 9 p.m. Saturday; Heritage Tower, 25 W. Michigan Ave. ■ “A Small Act” 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

National Security Agency agents attempting to locate a coffee-based bomb in Battle Creek. “Short Fuse” creator Nate Bailey of Kalamazoo said the interesting visuals of downtown Battle Creek

architecture figured into his film. Festival organizer Scott Durham said not only the diverse visuals, but also the people of the city, make Battle Creek an interesting place to shoot films.

SHOWING

“I think there are so many interesting stories to be told by the people that are here now about the people that came before,” Durham said. “There are so many of these untold stories that people know that they just haven’t gotten down on video.” Some of those people will be telling stories through film this weekend. In addition to the 960 Challenge entries and an entry in the Field of Flight Video Contest, Saturday will bring a salute to a number of Battle Creek filmmakers. Durham also described this year’s festival as a little higher quality than in the past; organizers sought out independent filmmakers and lobbied them to get screenings here. “Pearl,” “Welcome,” “TiMER” and “A Small Act” are scheduled to be shown. Still, Durham doesn’t see the festival growing much larger than it is now. “The goal is not for a national audience, the goal is for the people of Battle Creek,” he said. “That would be fantastic if we cold plant the seed so local filmmakers could have their films screened at the Battle Creek Film Festival every summer.” Both Olmstead and Bailey said one change they would like to see would be more time for filming and editing during the 960 challenge. “Then it wouldn’t be the 960 Challenge,” Jank reminded his cousin. Andy Fitzpatrick can be reached at 966-0697 or afitzpatrick@battlecreekenquirer.com.

| WOW | 07.29.10

The challenge of local film

Bentley bringing a new sound in return to BC TV stuff helps out and all that, but the biggest thing is to be on the road, hang out with your fans before the show and Country artist Dierks Bentley wants hang out with them after the show, makyou to have a good time. ing that connection one fan at a time. That’s why he’s bringing his brand That’s the key for us. of rocking country music, with some BCE: On “Up On The Ridge,” you songs from his new album, “Up On The Ridge,” as he returns to Battle Creek for do some covers, such as U2’s “Pride.” Why did you decide to cover songs a performance at FireKeepers Casino from other genres? Saturday night. DB: With my records, I write all my Last week, we caught up with music. With this record, I wanted to Bentley to talk touring, girlfriends’ make a point of making sure we didn’t angry dads and connecting with fans do that. I wanted to find different songs. one at a time. BCE: What is the national appeal of Jon Randall, my producer and good friend, he found a lot of these songs... country music? The key to the whole thing was havDB: I think the lyrics, you know? ing the Punch Brothers play on the Lyrics can move you in different ways album. That’s what made the whole sometimes. A song can pick you up, thing work. They’re one of the most make you have fun, want to drink a beer and have a good time. Love songs amazing bands out there, and the way they’re able to replicate that song in at a live show, if you’re with somebody a way that’s not cheesy – it’s authenor trying to find somebody, lead you in tic and it will still sound good 10 years that direction. from now. BCE: You’ve been around since BCE: What’s it like meeting other 2003, which, relatively, isn’t a long artists, not only as a musician, but as a time. Why do you think you’ve been fan? successful? DB: For us, we think it’s so cool. The DB: I think touring non-stop. The last other day, we were playing the Grand seven years, we’ve been on the road Ole Opry. I was in the dressing room non-stop. The best way to build up the rehearsing with Marty Stuart, Del fans is to tour. McCoury, Sam Bush; for us, it was amazing. We just kind of geek out about the older cats. I just think it’s more interesting to be around guys like Del McCoury than it is to be around some of my contemporaries, because they’ve lived more. They have more stories to tell and more experience. BCE: So, is there any truth behind the Abbott Magic story of “What Was I 124 St. Joseph Street Thinkin?” Colon, Michigan 49040 DB: Yeah, there defiMagic Shows August 4 Thru 7 With Acts From nitely was. I wrote that with Around The World two other guys and every1-800-92-MAGIC (orders only) one had their own input into it, but at the time, I was 269-432-3235 kind of hanging out with a younger girl. The (father’s) www.abbottmagic.com shotgun was never fired.

ANDY FITZPATRICK The Enquirer

0100027853

We were able to take some creative liberties with it. BCE: Are most of your songs drawn from personal stories? DB: Yeah. It starts from somewhere, whether it’s a love thing or a song about the road or something like that. It’s all based on autobiographical stuff, and when I’m writing with other people, it’s all mixed in there with their experiences as well. The basic seed is from my life.

BCE: What are people at FireKeepers going to hear? DB: It’s going to be fun. I’ve got a great band. We’re such good friends in this band. We always try to make the show better and better. Now, with the bluegrass record, it’s added a cool dimension in the middle. People are there to have a good time; I’m there to have a good time. It’s going to be loud and fun and a lot of energy. It’s our goal to make sure people have a blast.” Andy Fitzpatrick can be reached at 966-0697 or afitzpatrick@battlecreekenquirer.com.

IF YOU GO

■ WHAT: Dierks Bentley performs. ■ WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday. ■ WHERE: FireKeepers Casino, 11177 E. Michigan Ave., Emmett Township. ■ COST: $50 to $70. ■ INFO: Tickets can be purchased at FireKeepers, by going to ﬁrekeeperscasino.com or calling 877-3528777.

JOSH ANDERSON/ASSOCIATED PRESS

07.29.10 | WOW |

CRITCHLOW ALLIGATOR SANCTUARY, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 11; Willard Library, 7 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; 9688166; www.willard.lib.mi.us. LATE NIGHT: AN OCEAN OF FUN, 7 to 10 p.m. Aug. 13; Helen Warner Branch Library, 36 Minges Creek Place, Battle Creek; free; 968-8166, ext. 603; for first - fifth graders with adult; R.S.V.P.; www.willard.lib.mi.us. COMMUNITY CONNECTION BIKE RALLY AND CARNIVAL, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14; New Hope Worship Center, 13600 28 Mile Road, Albion; free; 517-795-5857. WILD WEDNESDAY: FLUTTERBY BUTTERFLY, 7 p.m. Aug. 18; Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, 12685 E C Ave, Augusta; $4 adults, $2 seniors, $1 children, free for ages younger than 2; 671-2510; www. kbs.msu.edu.

FESTIVALS FEAST OF ST. ANN FESTIVAL, 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; St. Ann Catholic Church, 12648 E. D Ave., Augusta; $6 Saturday dinner; 731-4721. MICHIGAN HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday; River Lake Inn, 767 Ralston Road, Colon; $4 parking fee; $20 for presentations Colon High School; 432-2626; www. riverlakeinnrestaurant.com. SILVER LEAF RENAISSANCE FAIRE, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays July 10Aug. 8; Kimball Pines Park, 1158 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; $12 adult, $8 children ages 5-12; free for ages 4 and younger; 3439090; www.silverleafrenfaire. org. HOMER HOGSTRAVAGANZA, 5 p.m. Aug. 6, 6:30 a.m. Aug. 7; downtown, Main Street, Homer; free; 517-568-4659; www. homerchamber.org. JAZZFEST, 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Aug. 6, 2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Aug. 7; Old Town neighborhood, corner of Turner and East Grand Avenue, Lansing; free; 517-371-4600; info@oldtownarts.org. INTERNATIONAL SUMMERFEST, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 7; downtown, Battle Creek; 4204031.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY FAIR, Aug. 9-14; Kalamazoo County Expo Center & Fairground, 2900 Lake St., Kalamazoo; 349-9791; www.kalamazoocountyfair.com. NATIONAL BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL, Aug. 12-15; downtown, South Haven; 637-5252; www. blueberryfestival.com. GREAT LAKES FOLK FESTIVAL, 6 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 13, noon to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 14, noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 15; downtown, East Lansing; free; 517-432-4533; www.greatlakesfolkfest.net. FESTIVAL OF THE FORKS, Sept. 17-18; downtown, Albion; 517-629-5533; www. festivaloftheforks.org.

FILM SUMMER MOVIES, 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays; Willard Library, 7 W. Van Buren St., Battle Creek; free; 968-8166; www.willard. lib.mi.us. OUTDOOR MOVIE: “WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE”, dusk Friday; Mill Race Park, downtown, Battle Creek; free; www. downtownbattlecreek.com. BATTLE CREEK FILM FESTIVAL, begins at noon Saturday; 3:30 Sunday; downtown Battle Creek; free; 968-3633; www. battlecreekfilmfestival.com. FAMILY MOVIE, 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 25; Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green St., Marshall; free; 7817821, ext. 15. DINNER AND ANIME MOVIE, 4 p.m. Aug. 10; Albion District Library, 501 S. Superior St., Albion; free; 517-629-3993; for ages 13-19.

LITERARY AUTHORS: “STORIES OF RACIAL HEALING,” 6 to 7:30 p.m. today; W.K. Kellogg Foundation, 1 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek; 963-9450; www.facebook.com/ racial.healing; info@nrchr.org. BOOK SIGNING: “THE EXILE OF SARA STEVENSON,” 7 p.m. today; Barnes and Noble, 5775 Beckley Road, Battle Creek; 979-8060. WRITER’S SUPPORT GROUP, 6:30 p.m. today; Barnes and Noble, 5775 Beckley Road, Battle Creek; 979-8060. BOOK SIGNING: “DARE NOT SPEAK ITS NAME,” 10 a.m. to

1 p.m. Saturday; Brownstone Coffeehouse, 18 1/2 W. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek. BOOK SIGNING: “GET OVER IT,” noon to 3 p.m. Saturday; Caribou Coffee, 6010 B Drive N., Battle Creek; 979-2729. PAGES AT THE PUB: “SENSE AND SENSIBILITY,” 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday; Winston’s Pub, 115 S.

Eagle St., Marshall; 781-7821, ext. 18; www.marshalldistrictlibrary. org. BOOK PREMIERE PARTY: “DEEPLY ROOTED,” 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 7; Eastend Studio & Gallery, 115 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall; 789-2379. BOOK DISCUSSION: “SEASON OF WATER AND ICE,” 7 to 8

p.m. Aug. 9; Marshall District Library, 124 W. Green St., Marshall; 781-7821; www. marshalldistrictlibrary.org.

MUSEUMS

to 6 p.m. Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays; Feb. 6 to Oct. 9; Kingman Museum, 175 Limit St., Battle Creek; $18 family, $6 adult nonmembers, $1 adult, $4 ages 3-17, free for ages 2 and younger; 965-5117.

NATIVE AMERICAN VESSELS EXHIBIT, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.

Please see GET OUT, 13

Columbia - Your Avenue to Explore

Summer Savings and much, much more!

0100027854

Be My Guest at Bird’s Eye Design

Steve Harke Senior Software Consultant

Steve@shsbc.com Phone: (269) 963-1710 131 E. Columbia Ave., Suite 216 Fax: (269) 963-7330 Battle Creek, MI 49015 www.shsbc.com

Marlyn j Salon

269-924-9994

J. Marlyn er n t s a C

“comb one, comb all”

Salon Suites Suite 8

119 E. Columbia • Battle Creek, MI 49015 0010647936

Salon Suites

Experience Surface Certiﬁed Organic Botanicals • Sulfate Free • Gluten Free • Paraben Free • Vegan

Gayle Dopp Designer & Proprietor 119 East Columbia Ave., Suite 4, Salon Suites 269-441-0705 Cell - 317-8368

DISCOVER MICHIGAN AVENUE Wattles Park Deli & Ice Cream Shop

1181 E. Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek

(Across from Pine Knoll Apartments at the light)

Bonnie Schaap Julia Baker

Bon-Julia, Hair Designers Suite #6 & Suite #7

269-441-0707

269-964-6442

Hot Dogs • Coneys • Chicago Dogs Hand Dipped Ice Cream Featuring over 24 Flavors of Soft Serve Ice Cream

Sun-Thur until 9:00pm Fri. & Sat. until 10:00pm

| WOW | 07.29.10

GET OUT, from 3

07.29.10 | WOW |

‘Limbo’ lingers between frustration and fear

PHOTO PROVIDED

Even in gray tones, “Limbo” for Xbox 360 features stark scenes in an action-packed puzzle game that tests a gamer’s reflexes and ingenuity.

Kicking off the Xbox 360 “Summer of Arcade” series is the dark and brooding “Limbo.” In this action-puzzle game, you navigate across a visually stunning two-dimensional nightmare. It’s an unassuming title that will test your reflexes and ingenuity. The most striking feature of “Limbo” is in its colorless pallet. Your character, a small child, is a silhouette with two white dots for eyes. The backgrounds are shadows and blurs of gray. In a great style choice, objects appear blurry in the foreground while sharp in the

marcus anderson

GAMERS’ GUIDE TITLE: “Limbo” DEVELOPER: PlayDead Studios ■ PLATFORM: Xbox 360 download. ■ RATING: T (Teen) ■ COST: $15 ■ ■

background. Your quest is to keep moving and overcome the overwhelming obstacles in your path. By using crates, switches, ropes and precision-timing, each puzzle has an elegant solution. Not all moments of “Limbo” are created

equal. Some areas were easy while some were maddening. Developer PlayDead Studios manages to give you the tools to solve each puzzle and let you figure it out. Death is a common occurrence during experimentation, but thanks to the game’s frequent checkpoints, restarting a puzzle is quick. On only a few

occasions was I too frustrated and had to get help. Luckily, there are many YouTube videos (or “walkthroughs”) that detail how to get through each level. Even though you can watch the game from start to finish in just more than an hour, the experience of taking your character though the death-filled world of “Limbo” is exhilarating. In the four hours it took me to get to the ending, there were so many “Eureka!” moments. Within that time span also were some of the most shocking and gruesome deaths I have expe-

rienced in a video game this year. This is not a game for the squeamish – the lack of detail and crisp sound effects makes “Limbo” far more brutal than your average shooter. For 1200 Microsoft points (roughly $15), “Limbo’s” biggest setback is its replay value. Once you get to the end, there is very little incentive to return. There are some achievements for finding objects and solving puzzles in unorthodox ways, but that alone is not enough to play it again. Another minor setback is its obtuse ending. There

are many theories on the Internet about its meaning and I encourage you to seek these out if you are crest-fallen at the conclusion. With no heads-updisplay, narration or music, it is to PlayDead’s credit that “Limbo” is so lush. Not since “Portal,” “Braid” or “Another World” has an actionpuzzle game entertained me. I hope the success of this game breeds other sophisticated artsy games to combat the clutter of mainstream mediocrity. Marcus Anderson is a freelance writer and video game reviewer.

SHOWS FLEA MARKET AND ANTIQUE SHOW, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 14-

15; Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A., 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall; 781-4293; www.turkeyville.com.

THEATER “JOHNNY CASH: THE RING OF FIRE,” 2 p.m. shows TuesdaysSaturdays, 8 p.m. show Fridays

TODAY

BELL’S BREWERY, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; The Stereofedelics; 382-2332. BRICKYARD PUB, 1299 E. Columbia Ave.; DJ; 968-0692. CHARLIE’S SALOON, 116 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall; Free Juke Box; Karaoke; 789-0775. COUNTRY FEVER DANCE RANCH, 13350 M-66, Bellevue; senior dance and classic country jamboree; 758-3939. FIREKEEPERS CASINO, 11177 E. Michigan Ave.; Typo; 800-FKC-8777. GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W. Michigan Ave.; Hip-Shot; 966-9520. HUNT CLUB, 544 W. Columbia Ave., Karaoke with Tony & Nola; 9620800. LOVE VINTAGE GUITARS, 130 W. Michigan Ave., (behind building) Marshall; Outback Concert Series, Kevin Dooley; 781-4480. OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Thursday Night Therapy with Jarrod; 370-1283. PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.; Karaoke with KJ Mick; 964-7276. STAGECOACH BARN, 8940 N. 32nd Street, Richland; Bike Night, Shelagh Brown & Kris Hitchcock; 629-9460. THE COUNTY SEAT, 128 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings; Bill Young; 948-4042.

FRIDAY

AMERICAN LEGION POST

and Saturdays; July 8-Sept. 4; Cornwell’s Turkeyville U.S.A., 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall; $30 show, $38.50 dinner and show; 781-4293; www. turkeyville.com. “RUN FOR YOUR WIFE,” 8 p.m. July 29-31; Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater; $12-26; 517-2786029; www.tibbits.org. “THE COMEDY OF ERRORS,” 2 p.m. Aug. 7; 7:30 p.m. 29, 31, Aug. 6; Michael Baughman Theater , Jackson Community College, Jackson; $15-35; 517-998-3673; www. michiganshakespearefestival. com. “THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL,” 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m.

298, 228 N. 20th St.; Karaoke with Karaoke Queen Christine; 964-7230. BELL’S BREWERY, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Super Happy Funtime Burlesque Show; 3822332. BRICKYARD PUB, 1299 E. Columbia Ave.; DJ; 968-0692. THE BUCKET, 104 Coldwater Road, Union City; Karaoke, DJ; 517741-5755. CHARLIE’S SALOON, 116 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall; Free Juke Box; Karaoke; 789-0775. DON’S DOUBLE DEUCE, 517 E. Michigan Ave. ; Live Band; 969-3606. FIREKEEPERS CASINO, 11177 E. Michigan Ave.; Kathy Ford; 800FKC-8777. GOOD TIMES BAR AND GRILL, 545 E. Michigan Ave.; Blues Nite with Sam Moore; 964-8802. GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W. Michigan Ave.; Live music with HIPSHOT; 966-9520. JD’S COUNTRY CONNECTION, 15776 E. M-60, Tekonsha; Karaoke; 517-767-3080. MARSHALL MOONRAKER, 11401 17-Mile Road, Marshall; Karaoke with Mandy; 789-0058. MILLER’S TIME OUT, 13261 S. Helmer Road; DJ, dancing and karaoke; 965-7790. OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Who Hit John; 370-1283. PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.; Karaoke with KJ Mick; 964-7276. PASCHE’S SEAFOOD KITCHEN, 11081 E. Michigan Ave.; Live music;

Sundays; July 16-Aug. 8; Farmers Alley Theatre, 221 Farmers Alley, Kalamazoo; $25 adult, $23 student/seniors; 343-2727; www.farmersalleytheatre.com. “ROMEO AND JULIET,” 7:30 p.m. July 30, Aug. 7-8; 2 p.m. Saturday; Michael Baughman Theater , Jackson Community College, Jackson; $15-35; 517-998-3673; www. michiganshakespearefestival. com. “THE SECRET GARDEN,” 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aug. 6-7; Comstock Community Auditorium, 2107 N. 26th St., Kalamazoo; $5 advance, $6 at the door; 873-4551; www.sstshows. org. “25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE,” 2 and

8 p.m. Aug. 5; 8 p.m. Aug. 6-7, 12-14; 2 p.m. Aug. 11; Tibbits Opera House, 14 S. Hanchett St., Coldwater; $12-26; 517-2786029; www.tibbits.org. “SEUSSICAL, Jr.,” 7 p.m. Aug. 5-6, 2:30 p.m. Aug. 7; Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall; 7899677; www.marshallcivicplayers. org. INSIDE THE CIVIC: MEET STEPHEN SCHWARTZ, noon to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 6; Kalamazoo Civic Theatre, 329 S Park St, Kalamazoo; free; RSVP required; 343-1313. READERS THEATRE: “LIGHT UP THE SKY,” 3 and 7 p.m. Aug. 14; Franke Center for the Arts, 214 E. Mansion St., Marshall; free; 789-9677.

964-2514. PLANET ROCK, 191 Angell St.; Live, Loud N Local Music Festival; 962-2121. PLAYERS GRILL, 506 E. Michigan Ave., Augusta; DJ Susan Reen; 7315420. SPRINGFIELD TAVERN, 30 Avenue A, Springfield; Karaoke with Justin; 964-9134. STAGECOACH BARN, 8940 N 32nd Street, Richland; 4 Play; 6299460. THE COUNTY SEAT, 128 S. Jefferson Street, Hastings; Pete Trappen; 948-4042. VFW RED ARROW POST 1527, 1920 E. Kilgore Service Road, Kalamazoo; Road Masters band; 349-7218. WATERFRONT AND SEASIDE SPORTS BAR, 315 W. Columbia Ave.; DJ Don Plane; 962-7622. WEEZER’S GRILL, 55 S. 20th St.; DJ Andy and EZ; 964-7308.

FIREKEEPERS CASINO, 11177 E. Michigan Ave.; Flashpoint; 800-FKC8777. GOOD TIMES BAR AND GRILL, 545 E. Michigan Ave.; Karaoke and DJ with Hes; 964-8802. GREEN’S TAVERN, 3747 W. Michigan Ave.; Live music with HIP-SHOT; 966-9520. JD’S COUNTRY CONNECTION, 15776 E. M-60, Tekonsha; Southern Ego Band; 517-767-3080. MARSHALL MOONRAKER, 11401 17-Mile Road, Marshall; Karaoke with Brent Cole; 789-0058. MILLER’S TIME OUT, 13261 S. Helmer Road; DJ, dancing and karaoke; 965-7790. OLD DOG TAVERN, 402 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Shelagh Brown Band; 370-1283. PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.; Bud Light Dance Party with DJ Nicky; 964-7276. PASCHE’S SEAFOOD KITCHEN, 11081 E. Michigan Ave.; Midlife Blues Crisis; 964-2514. PLANET ROCK, 191 Angell St.; Live, Loud N Local Music Festival; 9622121. PLAYERS GRILL, 506 E. Michigan Ave., Augusta; DJ Susan Reen; 7315420. SPORTS PAGE, 225 W. Michigan Ave.; Karaoke with Brent Cole; 9692415. STAGECOACH BARN, 8940 N. 32nd Street, Richland; Sweet J; 6299460.

SATURDAY

BELL’S BREWERY, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; Bryan Michael Fisher Band; 382-2332. BRICKYARD PUB, 1299 E. Columbia Ave.; DJ; 968-0692. THE BUCKET, 104 Coldwater Road, Union City; Karaoke, DJ; 517-741-5755. CHARLIE’S SALOON, 116 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall; Free Juke Box; Karaoke; 789-0775. DON’S DOUBLE DEUCE, 517 E. Michigan Ave. ; Live Band; 969-3606.

Please see AFTER, 14

| WOW | 07.29.10

GET OUT, from 11 PLANETARIUM: “EARTH, MOON, SUN”, 1 to 3 and 4 to 5 p.m. Fridays, 1:15 to 2 and 3:15 to 4 p.m. Saturdays; Kingman Museum, 175 Limit St., Battle Creek; 9655117; www.

CENTURIONS Annual

THUNDERFEST GATES OPEN FRIDAY 6PM

2 DAY EVENT FRIDAY & SATURDAY JULY 30 & 31

POKER RUN Sign up Saturday at Noon

Camping Available through Sunday

• POKER RUN • HOG ROAST • DOOR PRIZES • BIKE SHOW

LIVE BAND

“THE BOSS MAN” 0100027852

21770 Waubascon Road Call 269-420-1984

07.29.10 | WOW |

14 AFTER, from 13 THE 2010 MI FARMERS HALL OF FAME CLUB COUNTRY FAMILY FRIENDLY MUSIC SHOWS, 7990 Milo Rd., Delton; 623-2485. THE COUNTY SEAT, 128 S.

Jefferson Street, Hastings; Lucas Pederson; 948-4042. WATERFRONT AND SEASIDE SPORTS BAR, 315 W. Columbia Ave.; Live Band; 962-7622. WEEZER’S GRILL, 55 S. 20th St.; Karaoke with Patty B.; 964-7308.

SUNDAY

BJ BRYANT ELKS LODGE 1311, 724 W. Michigan Ave.; Live jazz and blues from 5 to 8 p.m.; 966-9458. Charlie’s Saloon, 116 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall; Karaoke;

789-0775. PARTNERS BAR, 910 North Ave.; Service Industry Night—Karaoke with Raven; 964-7276. PLANET ROCK, 191 Angell St.; Live, Loud N Local Music Festival; 962-2121. SONNY’S PAR 4 LOUNGE, 97

COUNTRY FEVER DANCE RANCH, 13350 M-66, Bellevue; Senior dance and classic country jamboree; 758-3939.

W. Michigan Ave.; Live music; 6609960.

MONDAY

CHARLIE’S SALOON, 116 W. Michigan Ave., Marshall; Karaoke; 789-0775.

Please see AFTER, 16

Rescheduled Performance

Movies & Musicals! Take a trip with Alice in Wonderland, Seventy Six Trombones & More.

Thursday, July 29, 7:00 PM · Mill Race Park in downtown Battle Creek.

Final concert of the 87th season. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for movies and musicals in the park.

Brian Bucec, Post Band Director • Elizabeth Bucec, Junior Post Band Director • Featuring Guest Emcee Dave Eddy

Battle Creek Downtown Partnership • Post Foods • Battle Creek Enquirer All concerts are free to the public. In the event of rain, the concert will be held at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium.

0100028009

Post Band & Downtown Battle Creek are on Facebook.

apa%&m'n&