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Heart NIGHT AT SKY CHURCH (Legacy)

When anyone accuses rock ’n’ roll of being too testosterone-laden, I like to pull out Heart as one of my first arguments against that notion. Since releasing its first album, “Dreamboat Annie,” in 1976, Heart has proven that there is a place for strong women in rock ’n’ roll, and that place is right out front. Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, the band’s longtime frontwomen, demonstrated early on that they could hang with the male-dominated rock bands of the ’70s, and have enjoyed a successful 35-year career. Recorded in HD last March at the Experience Music Project in the Wilsons’ hometown of Seattle, the DVD concert “Night at Sky Church” features the current lineup of Heart running through some of its biggest hits. Kicking off with one of Heart’s heaviest rockers, “Barracuda,” Ann Wilson shows that, even at the age of 60, she still has killer pipes, while little sister Nancy can likewise still tear it up on guitar. The band plays hits from early in its career, such as “Magic Man” and “Crazy on You,” MTV video staples from its ’80s resurgence such as “Never” and “What About Love,” as well as more recent material such as “Hey You.” Bluegrass artist Alison Krauss joins the Wilson sisters for great versions of “These Dreams,” “Safronia’s Mark,” and “Your Long Journey,” giving those songs further depth. The whole show is beautifully shot, and looks gorgeous on a HD television. For fans of Heart, or of classic rock in general, this DVD is a no-brainer. KEY MOMENT: Ann Wilson belting out “Barracuda” and Alison Krauss singing “These Dreams.”

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R.E.M. COLLAPSE INTO NOW (Warner Bros.)

When R.E.M. released “Accelerate” a couple of years ago, it finally marked the return of R.E.M. the rock band after several lackluster albums of experimental noodling after the departure of original drummer Bill Berry. Would anyone like to give “Behind the Sun” another spin to see if it’s as bad as you remember? I thought not. Anyway, “Accelerate,” which featured the infectious single “Supernatural Superserious,” reminded many listeners why they had fallen in love with R.E.M. in the first place. Peter Buck’s slashing guitar riffs, coupled with Michael Stipe’s commanding yet mischievous vocals, welcomed back a side of R.E.M. not seen since the 1994 album “Monster.” If you enjoyed “Accelerate,” then you’ll most likely be equally satisfied with R.E.M.’s latest effort, “Collapse Into Now.” Recorded in four different cities (Nashville, Portland, New Orleans and Berlin), the album is as expressive as it is schizophrenic. There are rockers, such as “All the Best” and “Alligator_Aviator_Autopilot_Antimatter,” as well as bouncy, jangly tunes, such as “ÜBerlin,” that hark back to R.E.M.’s earlier days. Much like R.E.M.’s classic 1992 release “Automatic for the People,” the musical styles ebb and flow, making for a great listening experience when listening to the album from beginning to end (does anyone actually do that anymore?). The album even ends strong, with tunes such as “Me, Marlon Brando, Marlon Brando and I” and the quasi-spoken word “Blue.” R.E.M. enlists an impressive list of guests on “Collapse Into Now,” including Patti Smith, Eddie Vedder, Peaches, Lenny Kaye and Joel Gibb. It seems that R.E.M. has truly regained its musical footing and is releasing music that matters once again. KEY TRACKS: “Walk It Back,” “Me, Marlon Brando, Marlon Brando and I”

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Pearl Jam VS. & VITALOGY : DELUXE EDITION (Epic/Legacy)

After the strong popularity of its debut album, “Ten,” there was definitely pressure on Pearl Jam to continue that success with a follow-up. Not only did Pearl Jam deliver a quality sophomore effort, “Vs.,” it went one step further, releasing a third album, “Vitalogy,” a year later. While Pearl Jam has continued to enjoy a successful career, basically remaining the last band standing from the so-called “grunge years” of the early ’90s, those first three albums remain the band’s best. Hot on the tail of last year’s 20th anniversary rerelease of “Ten” comes this boxed package, which features “Vs.” and “Vitalogy” with bonus tracks, as well as a third CD that features a live recording of Pearl Jam’s April 12, 1994, concert at The Orpheum in Boston. While the various extras on the studio album discs will likely delight any Pearl Jam fan, it is the Orpheum show recording from 1994 that makes this set worth buying. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and the rest of Pearl Jam are in top form as they roll through hits that include “Even Flow,” “Daughter,” “Rearviewmirror,” and “Elderly Woman Behind the Counter in a Small Town.” Deeper tracks include “Sonic Reducer,” “Immortality” and “Dirty Frank.” This performance has long been one of the most sought-after bootlegs among Pearl Jam fans, and now thanks to this deluxe edition it is available to anyone. KEY TRACKS: The entire Orpheum concert.

Al Basile THE GOODS (Sweetspot)

It is one thing to sing the blues, but another thing entirely to actually feel the music you are creating and performing. Al Basile definitely falls into the category of people who actually feel the music. Originally a poet and fiction writer (he has a master’s degree from Brown University’s Creative Writing program), it took meeting the great bluesman Duke Robillard to convince Basile that his future was in music. Hired by Robillard in 1973 to play trumpet in Roomful of Blues, Basile enjoyed success in that band for years before going solo and starting his own label, Sweetspot Records. “The Goods” is the latest release on Basile’s label, and from the sound of it, Basile is going for broke. Both Robillard and The Blind Boys of Alabama make guest appearances on “The Goods,” but it is all about Basile here, and he does a credible job with his musical abilities. “Time Can Wait” features Basile playing a muted trumpet solo that would make the late Chet Baker shed a tear, while on more upbeat tunes, such as “Along Came the Kid” and “1.843 Million” Basile’s vocals resemble those of fellow bluesman Robert Cray. Basile’s style seems to stick closer to the jazz side of the blues universe, and while not every track here is a winner, there is still enough good material to warrant purchasing this CD. KEY TRACKS: “The Price (I Got to Pay),” “Along Came the Kid,” “She’s a Taker”

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– By Devin Grant, Special to The Post and Courier

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TOOTH & NAIL/SOLID STATE

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The original band was formed nearly 20 years ago and has since sold more than 100,000 records, played close to 100 shows per year and released record after record of their folk style of zydeco, rock and country. Over the years, the band has developed a cultlike devotion from its fans, which has carried them to such heights as opening for the Grateful Dead at Alpine Valley in 2002. Donna the Buffalo will perform Friday at The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, with the Roy Jay Band. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 the day of the show and are available at www.etix.com or at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. with the show set to begin at 10 p.m. Visit www.charlestonpourhouse.com or call 571-4343 for information.

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top five on Christian music charts, making it one of Tooth & Nail’s best-selling Emery artists in its 14 year history. Tuesday at Music Farm Emery will celebrate the release of its new album, When Emery began in titled “We Do What We 2001, the band consisted of Want,” with a performance six friends from Rock Hill Tuesday at the Music Farm, who just wanted to make 32 Ann St. All in attendance music they enjoyed listenwill receive a free copy of the ing to. Ten years later, and record with admission. To the band is one of the bestSpeak of Wolves and Hawkknown and most influential boy also will perform. Tickbands on the emo-core ets are $15 and are available circuit. at the door or online at While the band got its start www.etix.com. Doors open in Rock Hill, Emery moved at 7 p.m. Visit www.musicto Seattle soon after forming farm.com or call 577-6989 in search of a larger hardfor information. core scene and was signed to the Christian music label Donna the Buffalo Tooth & Nail Records a year Friday at The Pour later. House Since then, three out of Donna the Buffalo has Emery’s five full-length alflown under the music radar bums have broken the top for two decades. 50 on U.S. charts and the

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82 QUEEN: 82 Queen St. 7237591. Fri: Luke Mitchell, 9:30 p.m. ALLUETTE’S JAZZ CAFE: 137 Calhoun St. 737-0090. TonightSat: Oscar Rivers Trio, 9:30 p.m.; Mon-Fri: Calvin Taylor, 11:30 a.m.; Wed and Sun: Abe White. AROMAS: 50 N. Market St. 7239588. Fri-Sat: Cotton Blue, 7 p.m. BIG JOHN’S TAVERN: 251 East Bay St. 723-3483. Sat: Live Music (Classic Rock). CHARLESTON GRILL: 224 King St. 577-4522. Tonight-Sat: Quentin Baxter Ensemble followed by Late Night Jazz, 8 p.m.; Sun: Bob Williams Duo, 7 p.m.; Mon-Wed: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7 p.m. CITY LIGHTS COFFEE SHOP: 141 Market St. 853-7067. Sat: Jesse Ledford; Wed: The Amazing Mittens, 6:30-8 p.m. EAST BAY MEETING HOUSE: 159 East Bay St. 723-3446. Mon: Monday Night Poetry and Open Mic, 8 p.m. FISH RESTAURANT: 442 King

St. 722-3474. Tonight: Elise Testone, 7 p.m.; Sat: DJ, 10 p.m. HALLS CHOPHOUSE: 434 King St. 727-0090. Tonight-Thurs: Live Music (Piano Jazz); Sun: Gospel Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. HIGH COTTON: 199 East Bay St. 724-3815. Tonight: Leah Suarez Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Fri: James Slater Trio, 7-11 p.m.; Sat: Frank Duvall Trio, 7-11 p.m.; Sun: James Slater Duo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mary Edna Fraser and Roger Bellow, 6-10 p.m.; Mon: Margaret Coleman and Wayne Dawes, 6-10 p.m.; Tues: James Slater Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Wed: Anne Caldwell and Larry Ford Trio, 6-10 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 337 King St. 805-5020. Wed: Trivia, 10 p.m.; FriSat: Live Music. KUDU COFFEE AND CRAFT BEER: 4 Vanderhorst St. 853-7186. Sat: George Stevens, 3-5 p.m. MAD RIVER BAR AND GRILLE: 32 N. Market St. 723-0032. Mon: Live Music; Tues: Trivia. MERCATO RESTAURANT: 102 N. Market St. 722-6393. Tonight:

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Ann Caldwell with LooseFitt, 6-10 p.m.; Fri: David Patterson Ensemble, 6 p.m.-midnight; Sat: Lewis, Wiltrout and Gregory, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sun: Jordan Gravel Solo Jazz Keyboard, 6-9 p.m.; Mon: Leah Suarez Jazz Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Tues: The Frank Duvall Instrumental Jazz Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Wed: The Pulse Trio, 6-10 p.m. MOLLY DARCY’S: 235 East Bay St. 737-4085. Mon: Karaoke. MUSIC FARM: 32 Ann St. 5776989. Tonight: DJ Biz Markie w/DJ R-Dot and DJ Sean John, $15-18, 9 p.m.; Fri: Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, $20, 8 p.m.; Sat: Badfish - A Tribute to Sublime w/Scotty Don’t and Spiritual Rez, $15, 8 p.m.; Sun: MiMOSA w/Michal Menert, Sub Shanti and Intermixture, $12-15, 7 p.m.; Tues: Emery CD Release w/To Speak of Wolves and HawkBoy, $15, 7 p.m.; Wed: Collie Buddz w/New Kingston and Los Rakas, $17.50-20, 8 p.m. O’MALLEY’S: 549 King St. 805-5000. Tonight: DJ Tantrum; Fri: Ben Fagan and the Holy City Hooligans; Sat: 48 Roy w/DJ; Wed: Wild Wednesdays hosted by 92.5 The Box

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Battle of Charleston

The 7th annual Battle of Charleston, a Civil War and living history re-enactment hosted by the Legare Farms Education Foundation and the 27th S.C. Volunteer Infantry, is designed to raise awareness and educate Lowcountry children on the community’s agricultural heritage. The event is Friday through Sunday, with gates open at 9 a.m. each day. Featured will be string band concerts, demonstrations, Gullah storytelling, parades and more. See it all at Legare Farms on Johns Island. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 and free for children younger than 4. More information can be found at www.battleofchas.com.

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Tommy and Betty Anne Simmons, Civil War re-enactors from Virginia, lead schoolchildren from Orange Grove Elementary through the woods on Legare Farms.

North Charleston High School juniors Lashae Pinckney (foreground, from left), Okiyah Grant, Maya Simmons and Lanitra Hamilton listen to Civil War reenactor Lora Woodard talk about living and sleeping in a tent all weekend at last year’s Battle of Charleston at Legare Farms on Johns Island.

More than 800 public and private schools saw demonstrations, including cannon firing, at Legare Farms on Johns Island last year for the Battle of Charleston.

Civil War re-enactor Eddie Cockman explained mortar fire to some of the more than 800 public and private schools at Legare Farms last year.

Students at last year’s Battle of Charleston.

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Three-day bike conference includes workshops, bevy of events international conference organized by and intended for nonprofit bike organizahe third annual tions. Bike!Bike!Southeast! Bike!Bike!Southeast! is the regional country-fried conference comes to offshoot and previously has Charleston this weekend, been hosted by Sopo Bicycle hosted by the Holy City Bike Co-op in Atlanta and FreeCo-op. Wheel Bike Collective in From Friday-Sunday, Louisville, Ky. members of the Greater This year’s event will Charleston biking commu- offer business-oriented nity as well as the leaders of workshops geared towards more than 30 Southeastern nonprofit start-up advice bike co-ops and other orga- and a variety of bike worknizations will get together shops. Featured business through a series of events workshops include “Findand workshops to discuss ing Grants With Library bike history and mainteResources,” “A Meeting nance in addition to the About Meetings,” “Mapping successes and failures of Your Organization’s Talfundraising and other com- ents,” “Shop Spaces as Safe ponents of starting a nonSpaces,” “Blood, Sweat, and profit business. Fundraising: Special Events The conference was inand You,” “Using Social spired by the Bike!Bike! Media to Engage your Com-

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schedule of events

Friday

NOON-5:30 P.M.: Registration and checkin at Redux Studios, 136 St. Philip St. 3 P.M.: “Finding Grants With Library Resources,” hosted by John Van Dalen at the Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. 6 P.M.-7:30 P.M.: Dinner at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. 10 P.M.: Speed Greeting at Theatre99, 280 Meeting St., Unit B. 11 P.M.: Almost Midnight Mystery Ride, leaving from Theatre 99.

Saturday

9-9:45 A.M.: Breakfast at Circular Congregational Church. 10 A.M.: “DIY Paint by Numbers,” hosted by Edd Viehman at Holy City Bike Co-op space, 561 King St. 10 A.M.: “A Meeting About Meetings,” Circular Congregational Church. 10 A.M.: “Bike Maintenance 101,” hosted by Greg Jones at the Charleston Bicycle Co., 334 East Bay St. 11 A.M.: Bike Polo Forum, hosted by John Chritton at Holy City Bike Co-op. 11 A.M.: “Antique and Classic Bicycle Restoration and Maintenance,” hosted by Frank T. Puricelli at Circular Congregational Church. 11 A.M.: “Mapping Your Organization’s Talents,” hosted by Dan Kelley at Charleston Civic Design Center, 85 Calhoun St. NOON: “On the Road Repairs,” hosted by

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munity” and “Getting Your 501(c)3 On” for aspiring nonprofits. Bike workshops include “Bike Maintenance 101,” “Bike Polo Forum,” “DIY Bike Painting Class,” “Antique and Classic Bicycle Restoration and Maintenance,” “On the Road Repairs,” “DIY Carbon Fiber Frames,” “The History of the Bicycle and Its Impact on American Culture,”

“Wheel Building and Truing,” “Tall Bike Riding Lesson,” a reuse/repurpose class on salvaging old parts and frames and a DIY sewing class that will teach riders how to sew a cycling cap pattern. Holy City Bike Co-op members will be leading some of the workshops. The local instructors include John Chritton, Eric Morton, Dan Kelley, J.J. Reeves, Steve Risse and Andrea Tremols. There are some outsourced specialists as well. Frank T. Puricelli wrote his graduate thesis on early 20th-century transportation technology, and he will host both “The History of The Bicycle and Its Impact on American Culture” and “Antique and Classic Bike Restoration and Maintenance.”

Rebecca O’Brien is the founder of three Lowcountry nonprofits, and she will be teach the seminar on how to obtain a 501(c)3. Chris Winn, producer of New Belgian Brewery’s Tour de Fat, has raised more than $1 million through bicycle fundraising endeavors, and he will take charge of the “Blood, Sweat and Fundraising” workshop. Both the schedule of events and the registration page are at www.bikebikecharleston. com. Check-in and registration will be held noon-5:30 p.m. at Redux Studios on Friday. The co-op sees the opportunity to host this year’s regional conference as both a way to network with other bike groups in the surrounding areas and also a way to reach out to sub-

urban and coastal cyclists in the Charleston area who don’t live downtown. Dan Kelley, one of the co-op’s founding members and a planner of this biking event, is excited about the impact on the local biking community. “It’s an opportunity to learn from each other so we can be better citizens, better serve our communities and develop a support network between cities,” Kelley said. The Holy City Bike Co-op is asking for a cash donation of $20-$30 for the event, but will not turn attendees down for a lack of funds. Local sponsors for the event also include MyBikeLaw. com, Charleston Moves, Cru Catering, Theatre 99, Affordabike, Andolini’s Pizza and The Hub.

JJ Reaves at Holy City Bike Co-op. NOON: “DIY Carbon Fiber Frames,” hosted by Stephen Risse at Charleston Civic Design Center. NOON: “History of the Bicycle and Its Impact on American Culture,” hosted by Frank T. Puricelli at Circular Congregational Church. 1 P.M.: Lunch at Circular Congregational Church. 2 P.M.: “Wheel Building and Truing,” hosted by Eric Morton at Holy City Bike Co-op. 2 P.M.: “Shop Space as Safe Space,” hosted by Andrea Tremols at Circular Congregational Church. 2 P.M.: “Blood, Sweat, and Fundraising: Special Events and You,” hosted by Chris Winn at Charleston Civic Design Center. 2 P.M.: “Tall Bike Riding Lesson,” hosted by Brent More at The Hub. 3 P.M.: “Reuse/Repurpose,” hosted by Eric Morton at The Holy City Bike Co-op. 3 P.M.: “Using Social Media to Engage Your Community,” hosted by Elisa Munoz at Charleston Civic Design Center. 4 P.M.: “DIY Sewing Class,” hosted by Danny and Dom at Holy City Bike Co-op. 4 P.M.: “Getting Your 501(c)3 On,” hosted by Rebecca O’Brien at Charleston Civic Design Center. 5 P.M.: Ride to the roller derby bout at McAlister Field House at The Citadel (see Page 5).

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The jazzy side of Prince emerged quickly in his storied, four-decade career as being beyond category. That designation came into being from informed assessments of the American music master Edward Kennedy Ellington, aka Duke. And as their sobriquets imply, they are both royalty. They’re both purple, if you When Marcus Amaker, my will, the color associated editor for this publication, with sovereignty. told me he was planning this Every performer I know, issue marking the arrival especially jazz musicians, of the Prince tour in the loves Prince’ music. It’s inLowcountry, it didn’t take ventive. It takes from all the us very long to decide that styles known to man, and I would devote this column then some. It’s precise and to the jazz influences in meaningful. Most imporPrince’ life and music. tantly, it swings. Prince Rogers Nelson, And swing it did in June aka Prince, a vocalist/in2009 when Grammy winner strumentalist/composer, Bob Belden guest conducted

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really love Prince, and after I heard him, I really wanted to play with him sometime. Prince is from the school of James Brown, and I love James Brown because of all the great rhythms he plays. Prince reminds me of him. ... But Prince got some Marvin Gaye and Jimi Hendrix and Sly (Stone) in him, even Little Richard. He’s a mixture of all those guys and Duke Ellington. He reminds me, in a way, of Charlie Chaplin, he and Michael Jackson, who I also love as a performer. Prince does so many things, it’s almost like he can do it all.” — Miles Davis, from his 1990 autobiography, “Miles: The Autobiography”

the Charleston Jazz Orchestra and played soprano saxophone on one of Prince’ best-known songs, “1999.” Belden, a Goose Creek native who lives in Manhattan, is known for and highly acclaimed at orchestrating popular, folk and classical music for jazz bands. He made a record in 1993 for Blue Note Japan called “PrinceJazz.” It’s a sweltering set that reveals Brown’s, Hendrix’s and Stone’s influences on Prince, whose father, John L. Nelson, by the way, was a jazz pianist. There are tunes such as “Electric Chair,” “Power Fantastic” and “Purple Rain.” Melodies are improvised every which way on top of solid, in-the-pocket

rhythms that create grooves wide and deep. I went to the CJO archives last week and dug up a recording of 2009 performance of “1999.” It was slammin’. John Oden played guitar, Prince’ main instrument. I gave him a holler to ask his thoughts on Prince and jazz and his memory of the show. He said, “Wow, when you first say Prince and jazz, at first thought it wouldn’t seem that close of a relationship, but just one thought later and a list of things come to mind. “First off, Prince is solid as a musician, composer and performer, but I think his tunes are so diverse and full of contrast that jazz players

can find space to rearrange and build their own grooves. But then again, I heard Prince played the Montreux Jazz Fest and used John Blackwell (from South Carolina) on drums, so I like that he can reach most any audience. “The next thought is of Bob Belden’s music of Prince recordings, which took Prince’s compositions and just masterfully orchestrated them for a jazz ensemble. “I had the chance to play his arrangement of ‘1999’ with Bob playing and conducting the CJO. The melody was voiced by guitar, a la Grant Green, my hero, while Please see JAZZ, Page 17E

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JAZZ From Page 16E

as ‘Power Fantastic’ and ‘In a Large Room With No Bob answered on soprano Light,’ were pure jazz fusion sax. I remember the tune pieces. ... I used many of his was taking off and Teddy obscure songs, such as ‘The Adams was blowing his solo, Ballad of Dorothy Parker,’ the trumpets screaming in ‘Electric Chair’ (from the the back when Bob looked Batman soundtrack), the over at me and grinned. It above-mentioned ‘Power had been awhile since Bob Fantastic’ and also arranged and I played together, and it many of his hits in my own was fun, a very special time.” fashion.” Belden told me last week, CJO conductor and artistic “I was first exposed to director Charlton Singleton Prince’s music in the dance had invited Belden to take clubs of Manhattan in the over his band that June mid-’80s. ‘Kiss’ was his first night at the House of Swing. real breakout dance single, When I told him I was writand the clubs would play the ing a piece on Prince, he song over and over. It had shared some stuff. a groove that had not been “You have opened up a heard in dance clubs for 15 can of worms on this one! years. Prince is my favorite musi“... I began to explore the cian. I like a lot of different jazz elements of Prince’s musicians (jazz, R&B, rock, music via some bootlegs country, gospel, classithat were floating around, cal), but he is the one that I and a few of the songs, such would consider my absolute

favorite. ... He is old school in that he is a workaholic. He plays all of the necessary instruments needed to make full band recordings. As a matter of fact, up until ‘Purple Rain,’ Prince recorded almost all of his material by himself. He likes to play, he is passionate about what he does, he likes to jam with everyone and, above all, he is funky. “With regards to jazz, he is equally at home. Many of his devoted followers would know or remember some of these albums or trivial tidbits, but here are a few: “In 1987, Prince released two jazz instrumental recordings. ‘Madhouse 8’ and ‘Madhouse 16.’ During the ‘Sign of the Times’ tour, Prince would feature each member of the band as they broke into ‘Now’s the Time’ by Charlie Parker.

“During the ‘Musicology Tour,’ the band would frequently sound check with full instrumental tunes. One such tune was ‘Footprints’ by Wayne Shorter. “Somewhere around 1987, Prince had an association going with Miles Davis. He recorded and sent a song to Miles for his ‘Tutu’ album that is called ‘Can I Play With U’ but pulled it from the project because he didn’t think that it fit with what the rest of ‘Tutu’ had on it. There is also bootleg audio and video of Miles coming on the stage during a New Year’s Eve Party at Paisley Park, Prince’s complex.”

According to Singleton, many of Prince’ former band members have had a jazz background. They include saxophonists Eric Leeds, Maceo Parker, Candy Dulfer and Mike Phillips, bassist Rhonda Smith, trumpeter Matt Blistan and guitarist Wendy Melvoin. Belden recalled bassist Benny Rietveld, who eventually left Prince to play with Davis, aka the Prince of Darkness. “By the mid’90s, his music took on more dance and pop music elements, and the attraction for jazz musicians lessened to some degree.” Singleton had more to say.

“There are too many side stories to tell about him and jazz. He has been recently playing the Montreaux Jazz Festival. I have heard recordings of him and (jazz guitarist) George Benson playing together.” Belden said of the essence of Prince’ art, “Prince’s music is always about fun and life.” In a lot of ways, similar to jazz. Jack McCray, author of “Charleston Jazz” and founding board member of Jazz Artists of Charleston, can be reached at jackjmccray@aol. com.

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tains three albums: “MPLSOUND,” “Lotusflow3r” and Bria Valente’s “Elixer.” Valente’s record aside, Prince’s new material on this album harks back to everything that made us care about Prince in the first place. Especially “MPLSOUND,” which at times sounds like it could have been produced during the “Dirty Mind” and “Controversy” era. You’ll swear that “No More Candy 4 U” was written in 1984. The same thing can be said about the ridiculously funky “Old School Company” and “Valentina.” Stick “Dance 4 Me” on a greatesthits package and you wouldn’t know the difference. And “Lotusflow3r” is Prince channeling Jimi Hendrix. So many “Guitar God” moments here: “Colonized Mind,” “Boom” and “Wall of Berlin,” just to name a few. “$” could fit easily on “Sign O The Times.” “Lotusflow3r” takes some time to get used to, but it rewards in spades.

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t’s a blessing and a curse for an artist to have major success early in their career. Most musicians become defined by their early material, no matter how they evolve or expand their sound. Just ask David Bowie, De La Soul, Ani DiFranco, Bob Dylan, R.E.M., Robert Plant, Tori Amos and a host of others. There comes a point when fans go to concerts to just hear someone do the “old school” songs. Take Prince, for instance. Judging by his recent set lists, his March 30 concert at the North Charleston Coliseum will likely be full of the hits that we all know. He’ll probably do “Let’s Go Crazy,” “Purple Rain,” “Little Red Corvette,” “Kiss” and maybe even “Alphabet Street.” And make no mistake, it will be great. But what about the new music? Critics agree that the Purple One still has more than a few hits left in him, even though the new records aren’t getting as much radio play. Ever since Prince decided to go independent, he’s been making some of the most electric, funky and impressive music of his career. Want to get back into his Royal Badness? Check out these albums:

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Album with the most pop appeal: “3121,” released in 2006. “3121” is one of Prince’s most modern-sounding records. On some of his new work, he attempts to channel the sound of his ’80s albums. Not here. “3121” works well because it’s the best example of Prince doing one of the things he does so well: make catchy songs. “Black Sweat” was a minor hit, and the Hendrix-sounding “Fury” became an impressive part of his live act. It’s a shame that “Lolita” wasn’t pumping

from every club when this album was released. (He even promoted the song on an awkward “American Idol” appearance). I dare you to not get chills when he does that classic scream at the end of the Latin-tinged “The Dance.” And yes, there’s even auto-tune (“Incense and Candles”). Don’t ever accuse the man of not changing with the times.

Quite simply the funkiest Prince song this side of “Erotic City.” “Chelsea Rodgers” sounds like a long-lost ’70s Stevie Wonder tune, but better. The horns, the bass, that punchy drum sound. All are perfect. And there’s even a lyrical reference to the ancient civilization of Carthage. Only Prince could pull off a song like this, I swear.

Song that should be played during the runway shows at Fashion Week: “Chelsea Rodgers,” from the “Planet Earth” album, released in 2007.

Album that will ultimately be considered a classic: “Lotusflow3r,” released in 2009. This record is a beast. The set con-

Album to listen to while exercising: “20Ten,” released in 2010 (of course). It’s a shame “20Ten” didn’t see an official release in the States. Prince gave this album away free in newspapers overseas, which gave it a lot of exposure in the media. And the music? Tight and energetic with touches of genius everywhere. “Sticky Like Glue” is a true funk gem with great guitar work. “Compassion” is his best album opener since “Let’s Go Crazy.” “Everybody Loves Me” is silly, but fun. There’s not much filler here. If you can find this album, get it. Prince makes so much music, it’s overwhelming. He’s probably recording a song as you read this. If he announces that the March 30 show is all new songs, go with the flow. It will be more than worth it.

if you go WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the North Charleston Coliseum TICKETS: Check Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com for availablity and price.

other tour dates

TONIGHT: Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte SATURDAY: Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro MONDAY: Bi-Lo Center in Greenville

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This week’s editor’s note is a no brainer. At home, framed on my wall, is a letter I wrote when I was 10 years old. I was living in Maryland, and was already a huge Prince fan. With delusions of grandeur. Here’s what I wrote: “When I grow up, I want to be a rock star like Prince. People laugh at me because they think I can’t sing. That’s because they’ve never heard me. I’m going to start by entertaining parties, then I’ll see if businessnessmen like my singing. I want to be a singer because I think it’s interesting. I’m in a children’s choir already. I want to start when I’m 19. I don’t know who will be in my band yet.” Yes, I have been a Prince fan forever. I can hardly believe he is coming here. AAAAAAAHHH! (sorry, it’s hard to keep my cool). See you all at the show. ALAN HAWES/AP

7 P.M. SATURDAY // CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL The Charleston Jazz Orchestra’s shows are classy, fun and hip. See for yourself at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. The show honors the big bands of the 1930s and ’40s. Tickets are $30 in advance for adults, $40 day of show; $25 in advance for seniors, $35 day of show; $20 in advance for students, $30 day of show. Call 641-0011 or visit www. thejac.org, www.etix.com or the JAC Box Office, 185-C St. Philip St.

Rod Scarborough and Leigh Ann Spearman wander past an installation titled Squeezed by Jocelyn Chateauvert and inspired by poet Carol Peters at The City Gallery at Waterfront Park. Last year’s Piccolo Spoleto, exhibition titled “Contemporary Charleston 2010: Influence” teamed local artists with poetry from local poets. The artworks was inspired by the poetry.

Get your Piccolo applications in BY OLIVIA POOL

Special to The Post and Courier

PROVIDED BY THE CHARLESTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA

The Charleston Jazz Orchestra celebrates it roots with “Swing! Swing! Swing!”

Oyster roast fundraiser on Goat Island

1-6 P.M. SATURDAY // GOAT ISLAND Goat Island Gatherings and Barrier Island Eco Tours’ second annual Hope on Goat fundraiser is 1-6 p.m. Saturday at Goat Island Gatherings on Goat Island. There will be boat shuttles, leaving every half hour from the Isle of Palms Marina, 50 41st Avenue. This year’s event will benefit the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Rescue Program. The Hope on Goat fundraiser features roasted oysters, local fish stew, live music, a silent auction and Kid’s Station. Tickets are $40 and available in advance by calling 579-8628. Bring your own beverages. Tickets are limited. Visit http://scaquarium.org/STR/default.html.

This week is one of the most interesting of the year for creative fashionistas, as we’re in full swing with Charleston Fashion Week This is the time when people get to use themselves and others as walking canvases. From the romantic and dreamy to the punky and funky, fashion lovers have been planning their outfits for weeks. You have to love the moving works of art all over town this week as people attend the shows sponsored by Charleston Magazine.

Spoleto Indoor Juried Art Exhibition, running May 27-June 10. The show will be at the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St. Forms are online at www. CharlestonArtistGuild.com and are due by 5 p.m. April 16. There’s a $30 nonrefundable application fee.

Art blooms at Gibbes

The Women’s Council is presenting “Fine Art and Flowers” at the Gibbes tonight and Friday. The event will culminate in a Friday luncheon in the museum courtyard featuring a lecture and demonstration by Chris Giftos, former floral director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Piccolo art Local designers in the applications event are Anne Bowen of It’s almost time for the Pic- Stems, Mitchell Crosby of JMC Charleston, Tara Guecolo Spoleto Festival, and rard of Soiree, Lee Horst artists have the chance to have their work included in Puckhaber of Forget Me Not the local festival’s visual art Flowers, Elizabeth Klumb of Bloom Floral at Charleston series. The city of CharlesPlace, Jim Martin of the ton Office of Cultural AfCharleston Parks Conserfairs and the Charleston vancy, David Singleton of Artist Guild are accepting applications for the Piccolo eventsublime, Mary Silsby

of Lotus Flower, Lisa Thomas of Out of Hand, and Clara Varga-Gonzales of Tiger Lily Florist. The Opening Night Party will be at 7:30 p.m. today for $75. Friday’s luncheon with Giftos will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the courtyard; tickets are $65. Those choosing to attend both events can purchase a combination ticket for $125. Tickets can be purchased at www.gibbesmuseum.org/events or by calling 722-2706.

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The rice is nice at renovated Rice House BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI

Special to The Post and Courier

he Boathouse Restaurant downtown pulled up its oars in 2009. And The Boathouse at Ellis Creek on James Island has not yet rowed ashore after burning down, also in 2009. The Boathouse at Breach Inlet continues the brand. But 549 East Bay Street has been in dry-dock for nearly two years. In December, Chapel Street Partners, which owns the building, leased back to Stoney’s Rice Market LLC and brought forth the new restaurant kid on the extended block of upper East Bay Street. The Rice Market Restaurant opened up not only the windows onto Chapel and East Bay streets but also the thoroughfare to the “new neck” of Martha Lou’s, Santi’s Mexican Restaurant, The Tattooed Moose and Dwell Smart. Ship-shape defines the renovation of this former nautical-aligned restaurant. It is one of the most striking restaurants I have reviewed this year. Walk the plank into the Rice Market where the host station has been positioned to see you coming so they can graciously open the door to welcome you. The back-lit entry with fauxfinishes demonstrates the creative use of lighting that serves the Rice Market well. Tone and texture are the design tools at work here and the end result is a property that manages to produce a layered experience depending on your location. Take its sake bar: Topped with a rice field trunk, it taps the systems that brought rice prosperity to the Lowcountry. Its wooden benches are classic izakaya, Japanese pub seating. Exposed brick, buffed

Rice Market

CUISINE: Global CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite; Night Out LOCATION: 549 East Bay St. PHONE: 266-8500 FOOD: **½ ATMOSPHERE: ***½ SERVICE: **½ COSTS: $-$$$$ PRICE: Appetizers $8-$12, soups $6-$8, salads $6$10 and seasonal MP, crudo $10-$12, entrees $19-$27, noodles $17-MP; rice bowls $5-$9, build-your-own bowl $3-$12, add-ons to a basic bowl of $5 (small) and ($9) big. Sides $6. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Yes. BAR: Full service bar; outdoor bar. HOURS: Sunday-Thursday 5-10 p.m.; bar until midnight. Friday-Saturday 5-11 p.m.; bar until 2 a.m. DECIBEL LEVEL: Varies. PARKING: Lot; valet. OTHER: Bocce court, “awning bar.” Protected outdoor seating and bar. OpenTable, special events, newsletter, www.ricemarketrestaurant.com, info@ricemarketrestaurant.com. Facebook. Live music. Late night menu, signature cocktails. Private dining. Daily specials. In the future: sake dinners.

wood floors, kudzu-draped lamp shades and vertical driftwood scaling the expanse of space create an interior that is both ener-

gized and calming. Soft banquettes join forces with high-top chairs of red and green. Fabric the color of steeped

little culinary theater plus pyrotechnics that allow you to cook thin, shaved bits of marinated hanger steak to your preference. It had the steam but not the “sizzle” of a sear. Do try the braised short ribs served on rice pancakes ($12) or any of the crudo ($10-$11). The pad Thai ($17) is labeled “Vietnamese-style” and our server told us that meant vegetarian and cashews, not peanuts. Our server was a friendly, attentive staff member who was not well-schooled on the menu and the preparations. A few basic questions required trips back to the kitchen for the answer: Is the black risotto a rice variety or colored by squid ink? What is the variety of “cavTOM SPAIN/STAFF iar” on the duck prosciutto? What are the duck parts in mint drapes the chairs. The when it comes to the sea“crispy duck” ($27)? Each food preparations. The color red is captured in the trip was made graciously but lighting, artwork and paint kitchen is well-schooled in palette. You feel the passage the delicate dance one plays the time to learn the menu is before dinner service on a with fire when finfish and of the glow of sunrise to weekend. the spark of sunset. Glass is shellfish are involved. The The sides priced at $6 wood grilled salmon ($22) both aged and etched. The seemed on the high side but former Boathouse has been was cooked into succulent pruned and a sophisticated submission. Its side of coco- most dishes come complete space has been cultivated on nut rice, however, would be with rice or noodles and a vegetable. a better partner as dessert its site. The dessert menu features served with a spoon and not The menu takes rice, an house-made ice creams, Japa sparring partner to the ingredient of expansive salmon and sugar snap peas. anese mochi, a goat cheeseculinary history, and uses A starter of a trio of satays based cheesecake ($7.95) it to create the menu. From served with basil ice cream ($10) was tender and wellrice noodle crisps to rice and white chocolate chip pancakes, risottos black and timed in their cooking; small bites of duck and beef cookies served with a chocorisottos white, jambalayas late martini milkshake. to pirleaus; rice sticks, sticky and panko-clad shrimp The cheesecake was light made up the threesome. rice, basmati to Carolina in texture: Think of an ItalThe accompanying sauces Gold, the ubiquitous oryza ian ricotta cheesecake. The — the genus of rice — rules. and seasonings were tame basil flavored the ice cream in flavor. Shrimp toast ($8) Rice is a noble ingredient and lends itself well to world suffered from miscalculated better than it did the hoisin sauce served with the duck. frying. Fix that, boost the cuisines. At Rice Market, The trail of rice serves shrimp’s seasoning mix, and your tastebuds can travel the Rice Market well. Its it is a classic. to Italy for risottos ($5, $9), outdoor space will be a welThe green tea rice partto Spain for paella ($24), come addition to outdoor nered with the crisp duck Indonesia for bami goreng dining. With some winnowhad the chalky taste of rice ($17), Cajun country for ing and fanning, the menu that needed either rinsing jambalaya ($20) and ample opportunities to “build your or more steaming. The basil will speak to the many culinary cultures it celebrates hoisin and guava jelly conown bowl.” and while we wait for that to diments were bland. Chef Charles Arena of happen, take a seat at the bar A neighboring table enBoathouse fame demonand consider the sake. joyed the “stone” ($10), a strates his culinary skills

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tite. No fixe-prix. Atlanticville is at 2063 Middle St., Sullivans Island. Visit atlanticville.net or call 8839452.

BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI

Special to The Post and Courier

Deihl in the running

Executive chef Craig Deihl of Cypress is carrying the Charleston banner alone into the final round of the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards, considered the Oscars of the food world. Deihl was declared one of six finalist nominees in the Best Chef Southeast category, which has been won by Deihl a local chef for three years running. He was the only Charleston semifinalist to advance. Ken Vedrinski of Trattoria Lucca had been a semifinalist in the same category. Others who had been nominated as semifinalists were Lauren Mitterer of WildFlour Pastry in Charleston for Outstanding Pastry Chef, Husk for Best New Restaurant and Charleston Grill at Charleston Place for Outstanding Service. A panel of 550 culinary professionals voted to determine the final five nominees in each of 19 categories. Winners will be declared May 9 during a gala in New York City.

Japan relief efforts

◗ Circa 1886 is launching

an effort to support earthquake relief efforts in Japan. From now until May, Circa 1886 will donate $10 from every Chef’s Tasting Menu ordered to a Japan relief organization. The Chef’s Tasting Menu consists of five courses of chef Marc Collins’ choosing and is available to guests

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Circa 1886, 149 Wentworth St., will donate $10 from its Chef’s Tasting Menu to a Japan relief organization. Call 853-7828 or visit www.circa1886.com. each night at dinner for $75 ($110 with wine pairings). Circa 1886 is at 149 Wentworth St. 853-7828. Visit www.circa1886.com. ◗ McCrady’s Restaurant at 2 Unity Alley is donating $10 from every Market Menu order to the Red Cross efforts to aid Japan. This program will be in effect until March 31. The three-course menu is $39. Visit mccradysrestaurant.com.

com or call 793-3994.

cially for the occasion by Fish executive chef Nico Romo and chef de cuisine The People’s Choice Charron Henry. One of the Culinary Institute of featured cocktails for the Charleston student Elizaevening is Black Thai Lembeth Freer won the presonade, Powell’s winning tigious People’s Choice cocktail from the CharlesAward in Napa, Calif., ton Magazine Charleston’s March 11-13 during the Top Cocktail contest. Pow9th annual S. Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Com- ell’s “Evancello” sounds like a winner. Fish is at 442 petition. Ten of the most talented culinary students King St. www.fishrestaurant.net. Cocktail reception from Italy, Mexico and Puerto Rico competed with to begin at 6:30, with seated dinner beginning at 7 p.m. rising stars from the U.S. New at Petticoats Petticoats restaurant at 68 and Canada. Students were The cost is $45 plus tax and gratuity. To reserve, call critiqued on taste, texture Queen St. is now serving 722-3474. supper 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tues- and aroma of their dishes, presentation, kitchen skills day-Thursday. and the ability to perform Winemaker menu The three-course supper under pressure. Freer’s Atlanticville Restaurant costs $20 will host owner and winePetticoats is also offering winning dish was rabbit two ways. maker Ryan Zepaltas on a pretheater dining menu Wednesday. Zepaltas will consisting of three courses act as guest sommelier, and and a glass of wine for $30. Mix it up at Fish the staff at Atlanticville Petticoats will donate 10 Fish is hosting its first percent of proceeds from Mixology dinner 6:30-9:30 will compose a menu that the meal to Footlight Play- p.m. April 8. Evan Powell’s is complementary to the wines of Zepaltas. Select ers. cocktails will be paired according to your appeVisit petticoatscharleston. with dishes created espe-

Sister-wineries Silver Oak and Twomey are considered among California’s top producers. Maverick Southern Kitchens will host both Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars for a oneof-a-kind dinner at High Cotton Charleston on April 6. Chef Ramon Taimanglo has created a four-course menu complete with wine pairings by wine and beverage director Patrick Emerson. The High Cotton team will be joined by Silver Oak Winemaker Ben Crane. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is $100 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Call 724-3815. High Cotton is at 199 East Bay St. Visit www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com.

Have a berry good time Slightly North of Broad will begin pouring their seasonal spring berry sangria to celebrate this season of floral delights. A trio of fruit based Stoli vodkas will put a spring in your step. SNOB is at 192 East Bay St. Call 723-3424. mavericksouthernkitchens. com.

Sweet lounge

Chai’s Lounge closed this winter as its team worked on a new concept. On March 16, it opened with a sweet song of only desserts and savory tarts. The tarts are served with a side salad. The dessert menu is a global celebration of sweet confections. Chai’s is at 462 King St. Call 722-7313.

Reggae on King

Huger’s authentic Gullah

and Geechee restaurant at 587 King St. will host “Reggae on King Street” with the Mystic Vibrations on March 25 and April 1. Island food and drink will be on the menu. $5 cover charge. Celebrate 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Call 577-7855.

Fat Hen for spring

Fat Hen Restaurant at 3140 Maybank Highway, Johns Island, has launched its new spring menu: $20 bottle of wine on Sunday and Monday nights; Tuesdays will feature threecourse meals reflecting what is new in the kitchen and garden. Sunday brunch and the dinner menu will now reflect what the local farms are producing. Check it out at www.thefathen.com. Call 559-4814.

Mellow at the theater

Mellow Mushroom will open its Avondale location on Monday. It is at 19 Magnolia Road in the former single-screen movie theater. Visit www.mellowmushroom.com.

Top sommelier

Clint Sloan of McCrady’s and Husk restaurants has been selected by Food & Wine magazine as a Top Sommelier 2011. Sloan’s wine list for Husk captured their attention with its terroir based categories of soil composition.

New GM at McCrady’s

The Neighborhood Dining Group announces the appointment of Kellie Holmes as the general manager of McCrady’s Restaurant. Holmes brings an extensive resume to 2 Unity Alley with stints at Terra Restaurant, St. Helena (Calif.), A16, San Francisco, and Bacchanalia, Atlanta. McCrady’s is at 2 Unity Alley. Visit mccradysrestaurant. com.

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Score a good lunch at Wescott Bar and Grill floors and high ceilings. The broad bar establishes the restaurant’s center point, iny golf game, in sum, viting regulars and visitors is depressing. But to amble up for a drink or a my clubhouse apsandwich. proach has never been better. The menu mostly plays I’m apt to play a handful of it straight, offering burgrounds each year, as my time ers, wings, chicken fingers, spent noshing on clubhouse grilled flatbreads and pizza. grub far outdistances my Heck, Westcott even sets up time on the course. a hot dog bar during lunchNow, I can’t say that I’ve time. ever played the 27-hole Golf With descriptions such as Club at Wescott Plantathe Turn sandwich (choice tion, though I’ve gained a of turkey, ham, corned beef, decent feel for the public chicken salad or tuna salad) course’s restaurant and bar. and the Sandbagger (club It’s situated inside the large sandwich), Wescott stays clubhouse, decked out with true to its golf narrative. To a pair of fireplaces, wood wit, the half-pound, Angus

BY ROB YOUNG

Special to The Post and Courier

burger on ciabatta roll — nicely done, too — is called the Eagle ($7). Then there’s the Shankapotamus ($7.75), a turkey, bacon, cheddar and tomato flatbread. Otherwise, the bar and grill also serves deep-fried New England cod ($8.95) in three styles: fish sandwich, fish and chips or fish tacos. And the wings come in (sixpiece to 50-piece) eight varieties: lemon pepper, teriyaki ginger, Ranch, hot, medium, buffalo barbecue, honey mustard and Cajun. No matter the scoreboard, you’ll stand to shoot well — pun intended — inside the clubhouse.

The “Eagle” burger.

if you go WHAT: Wescott Bar and Grill. ADDRESS: 5000 Wescott Club Drive, North Charleston.

ROB YOUNG

PHONE: 871-2135. HOURS: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Sunday, 5-9:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday. WEB: www.wescottgolf.com.

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Sofia Coppola’s ‘Somewhere’ is moody, not meaningful BY JAKE COYLE

The Associated Press

ofia Coppola likes to be cooped up. In gauzy portraits of privileged isolation, she has situated her characters in a Tokyo hotel (“Lost in Translation”), the opulent remove of Versailles (“Marie Antoinette”) and now, in her new film “Somewhere,” at Los Angeles’ celebrity-infested Chateau Marmont. Though she gently coaxes her characters out of their insulation and toward the outside world, her talent is in her eye for cloistered, disaffected decadence. As a style icon and daughter of Francis Ford Coppola, she is, after all, portraying a life she knows intimately. “Somewhere,” which won the top prize at the Venice International Film Festival earlier this year, stars Stephen Dorff as a famous Hollywood actor, Johnny Marco. He lives at the Chateau Marmont, where he lazily and indiscriminantly passes the time while dutifully heeding the phone calls of his publicist. The film opens on him in a black Ferrari monotonously circling a course, watched from an unmoving camera. Laid up with a broken arm, he falls asleep watching private pole dancers. In one scene, he sits on a sofa drinking a beer and smoking a cigarette for nearly two minutes. Handsome and aloof, Marco is a star in a bubble, living a vapid, easy life where adoration and sex come without even trying. When a mask of his face is made so he can look older for a part, Coppola lingers on him sitting alone, his head totally covered in plaster. The plain message: He’s not even a person. But he has a daughter: 11year-old Cleo (Elle Fanning), of whom he typically sees

‘Another Year’

Film displays complexities of middle age BY ROGER MOORE

Special to The Post and Courier

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ife’s not always kind, is it?” a symStephen Dorff and pathetic character Elle Fanning in says, trying to comfort a “Somewhere.” friend in “Another Year.” But in the films of Mike Leigh, there are almost always kind people, sym★★ (of 5) pathetic even — generally DIRECTOR: Sofia Copworking class and always wonderfully acted by his pola. ensemble of improvisational STARRING: Stephen collaborators. Dorff, Elle Fanning, “Another Year” gives us Chris Pontius, Michelle four seasons among an exMonaghan. tended circle of friends of RATED: R for sexual the long-married Tom (Jim content, nudity and lanBroadbent) and Gerri (Ruth guage. Sheen). They’re profesRUN TIME: 1 hour, 38 sionals — he’s a geological min. engineer, she’s a counselor WHAT DID YOU THINK?: at a local clinic. They have Find this review at www. a grown son (Oliver Maltcharlestonman), an old family pal scene.com now sweaty, overweight, and offer divorced, and drinking too your opinion much (Peter Wight). of the film. And then there’s Mary, needy, clinging, abrasive little. Her mother, Layla (Lala Mary, given an awards-worthy turn by Lesley Manville. Sloatman), abruptly abanManville makes Mary a vast dons her to Marco, leaving catalog of tics, twitches and the two to bond. He brings her along on a trip to Milan, mannerisms, a fragile soul a bit too fond of her wine, Italy, where he’s promoting his latest action film, “Berlin impulsive, prone to hysterics. Mary doesn’t wear her Agenda.” emotions on her sleeve. She Quiet and smart, Cleo is wears every thought that flits generally just happy to be through her bitter, clingy around her father. Perhaps mind on it. She is still recovlike Coppola, she’s an obering from a long-ago affair server. Like any good child with a married man. And actor, Fanning has learned Tom, and especially Gerri, that less is more. don’t know what to do with As she did in “Lost in her except let her crash on Translation,” Coppola aims their couch after she’s polfor a sudden rush of meanished off another bottle. ingfulness at the end of the Leigh (“Happy-Go-Lucky,” film. But the weight isn’t “Vera Drake”) shows us the there. A rejection of utter lonely indignities of middle emptiness is less inspiring than rather obvious. “Some- age, a working class that where” ultimately passes like has aged out of an era when one could wear that label. a soft breeze down Sunset. FOCUS FEATURES

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Oliver Maltman (from left), Lesley Manville and Ruth Sheen in “Another Year.” never been his strong suit. He’s about awkward, hyperrealistic situations rendered with open-faced honesty ★★★★ (of 5) by his cast, their heavily DIRECTOR: Mike Leigh. accented speech peppered STARRING: Lesley Manville, Jim Broadbent, Ruth with slang and colloquialSheen. isms, every sentence ending RATED: PG-13 for some language. with, “Haven’t I?” or “Didn’t RUN TIME: 1 hour, 37 minutes. you?” in between this or that WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review “cuppa tea?” at www.charlestonscene.com and offer In Mary, Leigh has found your opinion of the film. the polar opposite of Sally Hawkins’ giggle-throughNow the pubs, the vacation and Gerri’s thirty-somethe-pain heroine of “Happything son will renew a child- Go-Lucky,” a woman who destinations, they’re all for hood crush on her, and Ken can’t laugh without it seem“the young,” Ken (Wight) tries his hand at making a protests. As the seasons ing as needy and desperate pass, Mary tries her hand at pass at this shrill and plainly as everything else about her buying and keeping her first unstable woman. life. “Another Year” isn’t just It’s not the most focused car, in her late 40s, harbors her lot in life, it’s her prison Leigh movie, but plot has romantic hopes that Tom sentence.

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THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU ★★★ PG-13 A politician (Matt Damon) in love with a ballerina (Emily Blunt) tries to fight Fate.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:30, 4, 7, 9:35 Cinebarre: Today: 1:30, 4:15, 7:15, 9:55 Citadel: Today: 12:15, 2:25, 4:45, 7:20, 9:45 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 31: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:30, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:10, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Regal 18: Today: 1:05, 4, 6:50, 9:35 Fri-Thurs, March 31: 1:05, 3:55, 6:50, 9:35 Terrace: Today: 1:25, 4:45, 7:25, 9:20

*ANOTHER YEAR

PG-13

The story of a married couple and their relationships with family and friends.

Terrace: Fri-Sun: 1:30, 4, 7:10, 9:30 Mon-Thurs, March 31: 1:30, 4, 7:10

BARNEY’S VERSION R

Paul Giamatti stars as Barney, a 65-year-old man looking back at his colorful life.

Terrace: Today: 2, 4:20, 7:15, 9:15 Fri-Sun: 1:45, 4:25, 7, 9:25 Mon-Thurs, March 31: 1:45, 4:25, 7

BATTLE: LOS ANGELES ★★ PG-13 Aliens invade the City of Angels.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:40, 2:10, 4:20, 4:55, 7:10, 7:40, 9:50, 10:25 Cinebarre: Today: 1, 4, 7:10, 10 Citadel: Today: 11:55, 12:45, 3:20, 4:10, 5:45, 7:10, 8:10, 9:50 Hwy. 21: Today-Sun and Thurs, March 31: 8 Hippodrome: Today: 7, 9:15 James Island 8: Today-Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 31: 4:10, 7, 9:55 SatSun: 1:15, 4:10, 7, 9:55 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 31: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:40, 4:30, 7:15, 7:50, 10, 10:30 Regal 18: Today-Thurs, March 31: 1, 1:30, 3:40, 4:15, 6:45, 7:15, 9:30, 10

BEASTLY ★★ PG-13

A modern day retelling of “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:25, 3:35, 5:45, 7:55, 10:10 Citadel: Today: 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 31: 12:45, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35 Regal 18: Today-Thurs, March 31: 2, 4:45, 7:40, 9:50

THEATERS

BIG MOMMA’S: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON ★ PG-13 Martin Lawrence stars in the third installment of the Big Momma’s series.

Citadel: Today: 4:55, 9:50 Regal 18: Today: 1:15, 3:45, 6:35, 9:10 Fri-Thurs, March 31: 1:15, 3:50, 6:55, 9:30

CEDAR RAPIDS ★★★ R

A naive insurance agent meets three convention veterans.

Citadel: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:50 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:50, 8 Terrace: Today: 1:30, 3:45, 6:50, 9:10

THE COMPANY MEN ★★★ R

Starring Ben Affleck and Tommy Lee Jones, this drama follows three men as they try to survive a corporate downsizing.

Terrace: Fri-Sun: 2, 4:15, 7:15, 9:30 Mon-Thurs, March 31: 2, 4:15, 7:15

*DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: RODRICK RULES PG

Zachary Gordon returns as Greg Heffley, a seventh-grader dealing with all the trials and tribulations of middle school.

James Island 8: Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 31: 4:25, 7:05, 9:25 Sat-Sun: 1:20, 4, 7:35, 10 Northwoods: Fri-Thurs, March 31: 12:25, 2:30, 4:40, 7, 9:15 Regal 18: Fri-Thurs, March 31: 1:45, 4:05, 7, 9:25

GNOMEO AND JULIET ★★★ G

James McAvoy and Emily Blunt lend their voices to this retelling of Shakespeare’s classic story.

Azalea Square: Today: 5:20, 7:25, 9:25 Citadel 3D: Today: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 7 Hwy. 21: Today: 8 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 31: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:35, 4:05

HALL PASS ★½ R A man’s wife grants him permission to have an affair.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:50, 4:25, 7:15, 9:45 Cinebarre: Today: 1:40, 4:25, 7:50, 10:40 Citadel: Today: noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 Hwy. 21: Fri-Sun and Thurs, March 31: 10 James Island 8: Today: 4:25, 7:15, 9:50 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 31: 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:50 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:15, 4:55, 7:55, 10:25 Regal 18: Today: 1:20, 4:05, 6:30, 9:05 Fri-Thurs, March 31: 2:15, 5:05, 8

I AM NUMBER FOUR ★★★ PG-13 A mysterious teenager masks his identity to hide from an evil enemy. Stars Dianna Agron and Alex Pettyfer. Azalea Square: Today: 1:20, 4:10, 7:20, 9:55 Northwoods: Today: 7:10, 9:45 Regal 18: Today: 4:40, 7:30, 10:05 Fri and Sun-Thurs, March 31: 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:45 Sat: 7:05, 9:45

JUST GO WITH IT ★★½ PG-13

A man uses a mother and her children to try to land his dream girl.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:30, 4:15, 6:55, 9:35 Cinebarre: Today: 4:10, 10:05 Citadel: Today: 12:05, 2:30, 7:20 Northwoods: Today: 1:10, 4, 7, 9:20 Palmetto Grande: Today: 5:20, 10:15 Regal 18: Today: 1:35, 4:20, 7, 9:50 Fri-Thurs, March 31: 1:35, 4:20, 7, 9:45

JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER ★★★½ G The story of teen pop idol Justin Bieber.

Citadel 3D: Today: 9 James Island 8 3D: Today:

JUSTIN BIEBER NEVER SAY NEVER: THE DIRECTOR’S FAN CUT Palmetto Grande 3D: Today: 1, 4:25, 7:25, 10:05

THE GREEN HORNET ★★ PG-13 Britt Reid and his father’s assistant Kato team up to fight crime.

Hwy. 21: Today: 10

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THE KING’S SPEECH ★★★★★ R

THE MAGIC FLUTE NR

King George VI overcomes a speech impediment.

James Island 8: Today and Wed: 2

Cinebarre: Today: 12:50, 3:50, 7:05, 10 Citadel: Today: 11:40, 2:10, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 Northwoods: Today: 1, 3:50 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:15, 4, 7:05, 9:55 Regal 18: Today-Thurs, March 31: 2:10, 5, 7:50

LIMITLESS PG-13

A man (Bradley Cooper) discovers a drug that gives him almost supernatural abilities.

Azalea Square: Today: noon, 2:30, 5;05, 7:35, 10:20 Cinebarre: Today: 1:20, 4:10, 7:30, 10:10 Citadel: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:55 James Island 8: Today-Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 31: 4:30, 7:20, 9:45 Sat-Sun: 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 31: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2, 5, 7:30, 10 Regal 18: Today: 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 9:10 Fri-Thurs, March 31: 1:25, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10

THE LINCOLN LAWYER R

A defense attorney working out of the back seat of his car lands a high-profile client. Stars Matthew McConaughey.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 10 Cinebarre: Today: 12:45, 3:45, 7:35, 10:35 Citadel: Today: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 James Island 8: Today-Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 31: 4:15, 7, 9:40 SatSun: 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:40 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 31: 1:10, 4, 7, 9:30 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:20, 4:40, 7:40, 10:20 Regal 18: Today: 1:10, 3:50, 6:35, 9:20 Fri-Thurs, March 31: 1:10, 4:25, 7:20, 10:05

LORD OF THE DANCE 3D NR

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Michael Flatley’s world-renowned show.

Azalea Square 3D: Today: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Palmetto Grande 3D: Today: 1:50, 4:10, 7, 9:30 Regal 18 3D: Today: 1:30, 4:25, 7:20, 10

MADE IN DAGENHAM R

The true story of the 1968 strike against the Ford Dagenham plant in protest of gender-based discrimination.

Terrace: Today: 1:45, 4, 7, 9:15

THEATERS

Enjoy a simulcast of the opera from Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.

MARS NEEDS MOMS ★★½ PG

A boy has to save his mother after she is abducted by Martians.

Azalea Square 3D: Today: 12:10, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20 Azalea Square: Today: 12:40, 3:05, 5:20 Cinebarre 3D: Today: 2:15, 4:40, 7:25, 9:50 Citadel 3D: Today: 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:20 WALT DISNEY STUDIOS Hwy. 21: Fri-Sun and Ki, voiced by Elisabeth Harnois, Thurs, March 31: 8 is shown in a scene from “Mars James Island 8: Today: Needs Moms.” 4:20, 7:05, 9:15 Northwoods 3D: TodayThurs, March 31: 12:40, 2:40, 4:40, 7, 9 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:40, 5:15 Palmetto Grande 3D: Today: 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9:10 Regal 18: Today: 1:25, 3:55 Regal 18 3D: Today-Wed: 1:45, 4:55, 7:10, 9:40 Thurs, March 31: 1:45, 4, 9:40

PAUL R A couple of British geeks find an extraterrestrial while traveling in the United States.

Azalea Square: Today: 12:30, 3, 5:30, 8, 10:30 Cinebarre: Today: 1:35, 4:20, 7:40, 10:20 Citadel: Today: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45 James Island 8: Today-Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 31: 4:20, 7:25, 9:50 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 31: 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:30, 2:30, 4:20, 5:10, 7:10, 8, 9:40, 10:25 Regal 18: Today: 1, 3:30, 6:25, 9:15 Fri-Thurs, March 31: 1:20, 4, 7:35, 10:05

RANGO ★★ PG A chameleon must protect a Western town.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:55, 4:35, 7, 9:30 Cinebarre: Today: 12:55, 3:55, 7, 9:45 Citadel: Today: 11:50, 2:10, 4:35, 7, 9:25 Hwy. 21: Today-Sun and Thurs, March 31: 9:30 James Island 8: Today-Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 31: 4:35, 7:10, 9:45 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 31: 12:20, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:20 Regal 18: Today-Thurs, March 31: 1:40, 4:10, 6:45, 9:20

RED RIDING HOOD ★½ PG-13 Amanda Seyfried stars in this retelling of the fairy tale.

Azalea Square: Today: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Cinebarre: Today: 1:15, 4:05, 7:45, 10:30 Citadel: Today: 12:15, 2:30, 4:50, 7:25, 9:40 James Island 8: Today-Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 31: 4, 7:35, 10 SatSun: 1:20, 4, 7:35, 10 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 31: 12:25, 2:35, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:20, 4:45, 7:45, 10:10 Regal 18: Today-Thurs, March 31: 1:50, 4:35, 7:25, 9:55

THE ROOMMATE ★ PG-13 A student fears for her life after being assigned a new roommate.

Regal 18: Today: 6:55, 9:25

*SOMEWHERE R Stephen Dorff and Elle Fanning star in this film about a hardpartying actor who must re-examine his life after a visit from his daughter. Terrace: Fri-Sun: 2:15, 4:45, 7:30, 9:10 Mon-Thurs, March 31: 2:15, 4:45, 7:30

*SUCKER PUNCH PG-13 Zack Snyder directs this action-packed fantasy about a girl who copes with being institutionalized by using her imagination.

James Island 8: Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 31: 4:10, 7:15, 9:50 Sat-Sun: 1:30, 4:10, 7:15, 9:50 Northwoods: Fri-Thurs, March 31: 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:30, 9:55 Regal 18: Fri-Thurs, March 31: 1:30, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55

UNKNOWN ★★ PG-13

Liam Neeson is a doctor who discovers that another man has assumed his identity.

Azalea Square: Today: 8:05, 10:35 Cinebarre: Today: 1:20, 7:20 Citadel: Today: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:25, 10 James Island 8: Today: 7:25, 9:50 Northwoods: Fri-Thurs, March 31: 7:25, 9:50 Palmetto Grande: Today: 6:55, 9:45 Regal 18: Today-Thurs, March 31: 2:05, 4:50, 7:45

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Girl power: Action heroines pack a ‘Punch’

somewhat against type. Browning (Babydoll) starred in the kids’ film “Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unforlack undies? Or white? tunate Events.” It was a choice that Abbie Cornish (Sweet Pea) confronted writerplayed John Keats’ love interdirector Zack Snyder while est in the costume drama making “Sucker Punch,” a “Bright Star.” mostly female action-fantasy Jamie Chung (Amber) restarring Emily Browning as cently had an eye-candy role a gun-toting, sword-swingin Adam Sandler’s “Grown ing killer deceptively named Ups.” Babydoll. Jena Malone (Rocket) is She dispatches zombies known for indie films. and robots with the kind of And Vanessa Hudgens brutality that made Snyder’s (Blondie) is a dimpled tween mostly male “300” a hit in idol from Disney’s “High 2007, but she also wears a School Musical” franchise. thigh-high skirt that, as For “Sucker Punch,” howviewers will discover when Emily Browning (left) portrays Babydoll and Carla Gugino portrays Madam Gorski. ever, they practiced martial “Sucker Punch” opens Frifeatured women with aggres- arts, trained with assault it was so different,” says day, can be rather revealing. multilayered as its plot. rifles and worked out under Snyder’s wife, Deborah, who sive personalities and outA three-tiered narrative The underwear question Logan Hood, a former Navy size bosoms. More recently, that unfolds in an insane asy- helped produce the film for involved more than just SEAL, who also wrangled Angelina Jolie’s Lara Croft lum, a brothel and the escap- Warner Bros. “You usually aesthetics. As it turns out, character often wore combat Snyder’s actors on “300.” ist fantasies of its beleaguered pitch them a set of comps” Snyder wanted the color to Malone, for one, piled 10 downplay any titillation, not heroine, “Sucker Punch” is a — that is, clips of comparable boots and little else. “You have to recognize that pounds of muscle on her 5visual blend of pulp comics, movies — “but there were no increase it. we are making a genre mov- foot-6-inch frame and even“I did make a concession to steampunk and video-game comps for a movie like this. ie, a movie that has elements tually pushed her rack deadviolence, all shot in Snyder’s That was both exciting and say, ‘Let’s make her underof, say, Japanese anime,” says lift weight to 300 pounds. scary.” signature heightened style. wear black,’ ” Snyder says. “I get incredible work as an What has been done before Carla Gugino, who plays One minute its female char“Otherwise, I’m noticing it actor,” Malone says. the brothel’s mother hen, is the revved-up mix of fetoo much. If it was white, you acters are invincible war“But no one ever says, see it. But those are the kinds riors, the next they’re chattel. male-driven action and overt Madam Gorski. “In ‘300,’ the men wore less clothing than ‘When I look at you, I see And almost always, they are sexuality. of things we did, because I we’re wearing! It is absolutely someone who can kill 40 The 1970s television show thoroughly rouged and sugdidn’t want the movie to be men with heavy artillery.’ embracing that women can “Charlie’s Angels” was gestively dressed. about that.” Never had I had anyone inbe sexy, strong, smart, all of famous for strategically “It was difficult, at first, It’s a small but important still that belief in me. It was those things.” jiggling its heroines; Russ to convince the studio, not point that underscores the incredible.” “Sucker Punch” features because it’s about all-female Meyer’s 1965 cult classic tricky nature of a movie The film goes so far as to action characters but because “Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!” five young actresses cast whose sexual politics are as

exclude men entirely from the main cast. There are no “boyfriend” roles at all, and most of the male characters are villains, from Babydoll’s abusive stepfather to brothel owner Blue (Oscar Isaac, “Robin Hood”). Scott Glenn plays the Wise Man, a benevolent father figure who sends the women into battle; he is the film’s only “redemptive” male, according to Snyder. At the same time, Snyder wanted his female characters to embrace certain traditional sexual archetypes and simultaneously take control of them. Such archetypes are common in movies with explicit sexual content, he notes, yet “Sucker Punch” seems destined to cause some hand-wringing even though it contains no sex scenes at all. “The most dangerous place to go, I think, with female sexuality, is when people are conscious of their own sexuality and it becomes a tool,” Snyder says. “The power of it, when they’re aware of it — that’s dangerous. Society is not into that, for whatever reason. I thought we had a sexual revolution and everyone is cool with that. But apparently it’s still a hotbutton issue.”

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Beloved, $5, 10 p.m.; Tues: Team Trivia, 8 p.m. IACOFANO’S: 626 Coleman Blvd. 881-2313. Wed: Keith Bruce, 6:30-9:30 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1119 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 881-8734. Tonight-Fri: Live Music; Tues: Theme Trivia, 9 p.m.; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. LOCALS BAR: 1150 Queensborough Blvd., Unit B. 388-5114. Mon: Keith Bruce, 6-9 p.m. MORGAN CREEK GRILL: 80 41st Ave., IOP. 886-8980. Fri: Howard Dlugasch, 6:30-10:30

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Newsday

THE ROOFTOP AT VENDUE INN: 19 Vendue Range. 414-2341. Tonight: Sharaya Mikael; Fri: Old You; Sat: Magic Taxi; Sun: Green Levels; Wed: Graham Whorley; Thurs: Green Levels. SOUTHEND BREWERY AND SMOKEHOUSE: 161 East Bay St. 853-4677. Tonight: Salsa Night; Fri: Rawberry Jam, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sat: Scottie Frier Band, 9 p.m.midnight. THE SWAMP FOX AT THE FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: 387 King St. 724-8888. Fri-Sat: Pianist Bill Howland.

THE TATTOOED MOOSE: 1137 Morrison Drive. 277-2990. Tues: Jamie Resche, free, 9 p.m. THOROUGHBRED CLUB AT CHARLESTON PLACE: 224 King St. 722-4900. Tonight-Thurs: Live Music. TOAST: 155 Meeting St. 5340043. Tonight: Abe White; Sat: Live Piano, 6 p.m. TOMMY CONDON’S: 160 Church St. 577-3818. TonightSat: Steve Carroll and the Bograts; Wed, Sun: Fried Rainbow Trout. WILD WING CAFE: 6 N. Market St. 722-9464. Tonight: Karaoke; Fri: The Design; Sat:

The Honey James Band; Sun: Plane Jane; Mon: Rotie Acoustic; Tues: Team Trivia; Wed: The Diesel Brothers and The Acoustic Throwdown Competition.

east cooper ATLANTICVILLE RESTAURANT AND WINES: 2063 Middle St. 883-9452. Sun: Spanish and Flamenco Guitar w/Dori Chitayat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. AWENDAW GREEN: 4853 Highway 17 N. 452-1642. Wed: Disco Demolition Knights, Cowboys and Indigo, Yaddatu and

Do it to Julia, free, 6-10 p.m. BLUE’s HOUSE OF WINGS: 1039 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 8811858. Tonight: Shag w/Jim Bowers, 7 p.m.; Fri: Live Music, 8-11 p.m.; Sat: Karaoke, 9 p.m. BUDDY ROE’S SHRIMP SHACK: 1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd. 388-5270. Tonight and Wed: Ronnie Johnson and Chris Clifton, 8 p.m.; Fri: Ronnie Johnson and Chris Clifton, 9 p.m.; Sat: David Owens, 4-7:30 p.m.; Ronnie Johnson and Chris Clifton, 9 p.m.; Sun: Jason Shore, 4-7:30 p.m.; Carroll Brown, 7:30 p.m.; Tues: Kevin Church, 8 p.m. COCONUT JOE’S: 1120 Ocean

Blvd., Isle of Palms. 886-0046. Fri: StormChasers, 6 p.m.; Sat: Chris Tidestrom, 1:30 p.m., Gordon Ledfoot Trio, 6 p.m.; Sun: Mystic Vibrations, 1:30 p.m. CUOCO PAZZO: 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 971-9034. Wed and Fri-Sat: Riccardo sings Opera and Italian songs, 7 p.m. DOG AND DUCK: 624-A Long Point Road. 881-3056. Sat: Karaoke, 9 p.m. HOME TEAM BBQ: 2209 Middle St. 883-3131. Tonight: Island Reggae featuring Da Gullah Rootz, 9 p.m.; Fri: Dirk Quinn Band, $5, 10 p.m.; Sat: Ryan Bonner and The Dearly

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TODAY

Lecture and Lunch

DESCRIPTION: Chris Giftos, retired master floral designer and director of special events with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will present “Giftos at the Gibbes: Memories of the Met.” Participants will enjoy lunch and admission to the museum as well as the lecture. WHEN: Friday, 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. PRICE: $65. FOR MORE INFO: 843-722-2706 ext. 22 or gibbesmuseum.org.

‘Cool vs. Cruel’ Exhibit

DESCRIPTION: The Art Institute of Charleston will host “Cool vs. Cruel,” a showcase of students’ cruelty-free reinterpretations of creations by renowned designers. WHEN: Through April 30. WHERE: Art Institute of Charleston, 24 N. Market St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-727-3500 or artinstitutes.edu/charleston.

Self-Guided Tours

‘Jump at the Sun’ Documentary

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy self-guided walks through untouched swamp on a system of boardwalks. WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaysSundays. WHERE: Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest, 336 Sanctuary Road. PRICE: $8 adults, $4 ages 6-18. FOR MORE INFO: 843-462-2150 or beidlerforest.com.

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy this documentary about renowned AfricanAmerican writer and artist Zora Neal Hurston. A panel discussion will follow the screening. WHEN: 2 p.m., March 25. WHERE: Avery Research Center for African-American History and Culture, 125 Bull St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-953-7609 or avery.cofc.edu.

‘The Civil War Begins’

WHEN: Through April. WHERE: Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 68 Spring St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-853-4651.

Chopsticks

Camellia Walks

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy the beauty of Middleton Place’s 3,500+ camellias during these guided walks. Reservations required. WHEN: Today, March 26, 29, 31 at 11 a.m. WHERE: Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd. PRICE: $15-$25 FOR MORE INFO: 843-556-6020 or middletonplace.org

Cypress Swamp Tours

WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. WHERE: Middleton Place Outdoor Center, 4300 Ashley River Road PRICE: $55-65 FOR MORE INFO: 843-266-7492 or middletonplace.org

Festival of Houses and Gardens

DESCRIPTION: The Historic Charleston Foundation will host its 64th annual festival that will showcase Charleston’s most beautiful homes and gardens in eleven neighborhoods. WHEN: Today, March 26, 27 and 29, and April 1, 3-4 and 7-14, 2-5 p.m.; March 25, 28, April 2 and 5, 6-9 p.m. WHERE: Festival of Houses & Gardens, Historic Charleston Foundation, 40 E. Bay St. PRICE: $45 per tour. FOR MORE INFO: 843-722-3405 or

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Antonio Pate (left) and Corey Bass unload a ride in the amusement section of the Flowertown Festival as vendors set up along Main Street in Summerville last year. This year’s festival is April 1-3. Visit www.summervilleymca. org/flowertown for information.

City Gallery Yoga Christopher’s Reading Series DESCRIPTION: Each week, a differRoom ent instructor will lead a yoga ses-

historiccharleston.org

DESCRIPTION: Earn one John’s Island Library dollar for each session. WHEN: 4-4:30 p.m. Thursdays. WHERE: Johns Island Regional Library, 3531 Maybank Hwy. FOR MORE INFO: 843-559-1945.

‘Cowboys and Cocktails’

DESCRIPTION: Creative Spark Center for the Arts will host “Cowboys and Cocktails,” a fundraising event featuring emcee Rob Fowler, live bluegrass by Yeehaw Junction, dinner and an open bar, live and silent auctions, and more. WHEN: Today, 6-9 p.m. WHERE: Cottage on The Creek, 130 Mill St. PRICE: $50-$60 individuals, $80$100 couples. FOR MORE INFO: 843-881-3780

sion in a beautiful setting. WHEN: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays. WHERE: City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. PRICE: $10 per session. FOR MORE INFO: 843-958-6484.

Understanding Your Credit Score

DESCRIPTION: Learn how credit scores are evaluated during this seminar presented by South Carolina Federal Credit Union. WHEN: Today, 6 p.m. WHERE: Berkeley County LibraryMoncks Corner, 1003 U.S. Highway 52. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-569-4359.

Aerobics Classes

DESCRIPTION: Wando Community Education will offer Quick-Fit

aerobics classes led by instructor Vicki Walker. The workout combines weights, kettle bells, stability balls and other equipment. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. WHERE: Sullivan’s Island Elementary School, 1120 Rifle Range Road. PRICE: $50 for six-week sessions. FOR MORE INFO: 345-2900.

All About IRAs

DESCRIPTION: William H. Russell, a certified financial planner, will talk about different types of IRAs. WHEN: Today, 6:30-7:30 p.m. WHERE: South Carolina Federal Credit Union, 1945 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-569-4359 or scfedseminars.org

‘Fine Art and Flowers’ Opening Night

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres and view floral arrange-

ments inspired by paintings in the Gibbes collection. WHEN: Today, 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. PRICE: $75. FOR MORE INFO: 843-722-2706 or gibbesmuseum.org.

‘Messiah on the Frigidaire’

DESCRIPTION: When Jesus’ image appears on a trailer park refrigerator, a small South Carolina town is projected into the national scene. WHEN: Today, March 26 and March 31-April 2, 8 p.m.; and March 27 and April 3, 3 p.m. WHERE: The Footlight Players, 20 Queen St. PRICE: $15-$25 FOR MORE INFO: 843-722-4487 or footlightplayers.net

FRIDAY ‘Giftos at the Gibbes’

DESCRIPTION: Light classical music and favorite children’s songs while kids color with friends. WHEN: 3-5 p.m. Fridays. WHERE: Main Library, 65 Calhoun St. FOR MORE INFO: 843-805-6930 or www.charlestonmusicclub.org.

Documentary Screening

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a screening of “We Jam Econo,” a rockumentary about ’80s punk band Minutemen. WHEN: 3 p.m. Friday WHERE: Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-805-6842 or ccpl.org.

‘Free Friday Family Fest’

DESCRIPTION: Families are invited to visit the museum free of charge and enjoy dinner from Moe’s Southwest Grill, activities such as face painting and balloon animals, arts and crafts and much more. Registration begins at 4:45 p.m. WHEN: Friday, 4:45-8 p.m. WHERE: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-853-8962 or explorecml.org.

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S. Market St. FOR MORE INFO: 937-0920

‘Oysters and ‘Cue’

Ballroom Dance Parties

DESCRIPTION: Support Laing Middle School and enjoy barbecue and an oyster roast as well as musical performances by students from Music Unlimited, a silent auction, student art and more. WHEN: 7-11 p.m., Friday. WHERE: Goldbug Island, Base of Ben Sawyer Bridge on Coleman Blvd. PRICE: $25. FOR MORE INFO: 843-224-0868 or 843-864-3011 or laing.ccsdschools. com/home.aspx.

Shag Club Dance

DESCRIPTION: The Summerville Shag and Dorchester Shrine clubs will host a dance featuring music by Jim Quick and The Coastline Band. A cash bar and food will be available. WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday WHERE: Dorchester Shriners Hall, 2150 Beech Hill Road. PRICE: $20 per person, $30 per couple. FOR MORE INFO: 843-214-0242.

The Sound of Charleston

DESCRIPTION: Experience the sounds that define Charleston, South Carolina and its unique Southern charm — jazz, gospel, Gershwin, Gullah, spirituals, Civil War songs — coming to life in sacred and historic spaces during a 75 minute live concert. WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, 8, 14 and 28, May 5, 12, 18, 20, and 26; and 3 p.m. April 21, 1 p.m., May 28 and June 4 and 11. WHERE: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. PRICE: $16-$28. FOR MORE INFO: 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com

‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’

DESCRIPTION: Charleston Stage brings Mark Twain’s beloved children’s novel to life. Revel in the exploits of Tom Sawyer and his best friend Huckleberry Finn as they hunt for treasure and go up against the evil Injun Joe. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday; 3 p.m. March 26-27. WHERE: Dock Street Theater, 135 Church St. PRICE: $22. FOR MORE INFO: 843-577-7183 or www.charlestonstage.com

Art in the Evening

DESCRIPTION: An art show and sale accompanied by live music. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Fridays. WHERE: Charleston Market, N. and

DESCRIPTION: Group dance lesson followed by open dancing. WHEN: 7:30-8:30 p.m. group dance lessons; 8:30-11 p.m. dance. Fridays and Saturdays. WHERE: Ballroom Dance Club, 1632 Ashley Hall Rd. PRICE: $8. FOR MORE INFO: 843-871-6575 or www.ballroomdancecharleston. com.

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

DESCRIPTION: The Flowertown Players give Shakespeare’s masterpiece a more youthful edge with a steam punk vibe. WHEN: 8 p.m. March 25 and 26; 2 p.m. March 27. WHERE: The Flowertown Players, 133 S. Main St. PRICE: $20 adults, $17 seniors and military, $15 students. FOR MORE INFO: 843-875-9251 or flowertownplayers.org.

‘Farragut North’

DESCRIPTION: This political drama by Beau Willimon tells the story of a young press secretary’s disillusionment during a presidential campaign. WHEN: March 25-26, 8 p.m.; March 20, 3 p.m. WHERE: The Village Playhouse, 730 Coleman Blvd. PRICE: $20-$27. FOR MORE INFO: 843-856-1579 or villageplayhouse.com.

SATURDAY ‘Lowcountry Walk to Defeat ALS’

DESCRIPTION: The South Carolina Chapter of The ALS Association will hold a three-mile walk to help raise money to help find a cure for the illness also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. WHEN: 8:30 a.m. March 26 WHERE: North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave. FOR MORE INFO: 866-492-4821 or scalsa.org.

Canoe and Kayak Tours

DESCRIPTION: Paddle through virgin swamp while a naturalist points out plants and animals. WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays. WHERE: Francis Beidler Forest, 336 Sanctuary Road. PRICE: $30 adults, $15 children 6-12 FOR MORE INFO: 462-2150 or www.beidlerforest.com.

‘How to Play Piano in Three Hours’

DESCRIPTION: Creative Spark will host a workshop led by Deborah Belcher, a pianist who uses nontraditional methods to quickly teach participants how to play piano at a beginner’s level. WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., March 26. WHERE: Creative Spark Arts Center, 757 Long Point Rd. PRICE: $65 plus $25 material fee. FOR MORE INFO: 843-881-3780.

American Indian Expo

DESCRIPTION: The third annual American Indian Expo is designed to raise awareness about the lives of South Carolina’s Native Americans. The living-history event will include crafts, an authentic village, dancers and more. WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 26. WHERE: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, 1500 Old Towne Road. PRICE: $7.50 adults, $5 children. FOR MORE INFO: 843-452-2001 or 843-852-4200 or charlestowne. org.

Charleston Record Expo

DESCRIPTION: Shop a huge selection of new and vintage vinyl, CDs, memorabilia, comic books and more and enjoy the company of other vinyl fans. WHERE: Monster Music & Movies, 946 Orleans Road. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-571-4657 or monstermusicsc.com.

Genetic Literacy Meeting

DESCRIPTION: Ida Spruill, an assistant professor with MUSC’s College of Nursing, will lead a discussion about the book “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot. WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon March 26. WHERE: Charleston County Public Library, 68 Calhoun St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-762-7139.

to raise money for its breast cancer awareness program. Celebrity judges will decide winners in several categories. The event will include live music, a raffle and more. To form a chili-cooking team, email charlestonztaalumnae@gmail.com. WHEN: 1 p.m. March 26. WHERE: Charlie’s Grille, 1409 Folly Road. PRICE: $5 per tasting.

Writing Workshop

DESCRIPTION: Newly appointed poet-in-residence at Fort Moultrie, Marjory Wentworth, will conduct a writing workshop for those who want to write about Fort Moultrie and Sullivan’s Island. Open to anyone ages 8 and up. WHEN: March 26, 2-4 p.m. WHERE: Fort Moultrie, 1214 Middle St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-881-5516 or nps.gov/fosu

‘March Madness’ Oyster Roast

DESCRIPTION: Support the Florence Crittenton Programs of South Carolina and enjoy oysters, a silent auction and more. The programs support young women who are expecting or new mothers. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. March 26. WHERE: O’Malley’s Bar and Grille, 549 King St. PRICE: $10 in advance, $15 at door. FOR MORE INFO: 843-805-5000 or florencecrittenton.org.

Pet Helpers Oyster Roast

DESCRIPTION: In addition to oysters, guests will enjoy a Lowcountry boil, chili (with a vegetarian option) and hotdogs. There will be a cash bar, a silent auction and folk music by Blue Spartina. Dogs are welcome. WHEN: 7-11 p.m. March 26. WHERE: Charleston Visitors Center Bus Shed, 375 Meeting St. PRICE: $15-$35 adults, free to children under seven FOR MORE INFO: 843-795-1110, ext. 16 or pethelpers.org.

Art Discovery Walking SUNDAY Tours Cultural Dance DESCRIPTION: This 90-minute tour Festival highlights historic sites that have

inspired artists for centuries. WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. PRICE: $20 FOR MORE INFO: 729-3420 or charlestonwalks.com.

Chili Cook-Off

DESCRIPTION: The Charleston ZTA Alumnae will hold a chili cook-off

DESCRIPTION: Families will discover dances from around the world during Cypress Gardens’ Cultural Dance Festival. In addition to dancing, the event will include a craft bazaar, raffles, door prizes and more. WHEN: Noon-4 p.m. March 27. WHERE: Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd. PRICE: $10 adults, $9 seniors, $5 children 6-12, free children 5 and

under. FOR MORE INFO: 843-412-9954 or cypressgardens.info.

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Kids’ Gardening Workshops

Bridge Lessons

WHEN: Mondays, 3-5 p.m. and 6:308:30 p.m. WHERE: Bridge Center, 1740 Ashley River Road. PRICE: $135 for 11 sessions. FOR MORE INFO: 843-556-4145.

Beginner Shag Lessons

WHEN: 6 p.m. Monday. WHERE: Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle St. FOR MORE INFO: 843-886-9920.

‘Mo’ Town Git Down’

DESCRIPTION: This fundraiser for the Magdalene House of Charleston is presented by The Women of Spirit and will include a silent auction, food and music. WHEN: 7-11 p.m. March 28. WHERE: Gullah Cuisine, 1717 N Hwy. 17. FOR MORE INFO: 843-834-4705.

TUESDAY Creative Retirement Lectures

DESCRIPTION: The Center for Creative Retirement presents two lectures. The first will be given by Dr. Joelle Neulander, a history professor at The Citadel, “Anti-Semitism: The Army and the Dreyfus Affair.” The second lecture will be presented by Dr. Kurt Broughan, also a history professor at The Citadel, on medieval medicine. WHEN: 1 p.m. March 29. WHERE: St. Joseph’s Family Center, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-958-5488.

Chorus Rehearsals

DESCRIPTION: The Franke Chorus invites men and women to join. WHEN: 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays. WHERE: Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-654-5973, 843-881-1158 or 843-881-9691.

Charleston Music Club

DESCRIPTION: The Charleston Music Club will present The Charleston Southern University Lyric Opera students in a free program that will be followed by refreshments. WHEN: 7 p.m. March 29. WHERE: Bishop Gadsden’s Blackmer Hall, One Bishop Gadsden Way. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 843-795-7842 or

WEDNESDAY DESCRIPTION: The Charleston Parks Conservancy will offer ongoing classes for children that will deal with topics such as “Amazing Worms,” “Growing Your Garden in the Air” and more. WHEN: 3:30-4:45 p.m., Wednesdays through April 13. WHERE: Hazel Parker Playground classrooms, 70 E. Bay St. PRICE: $75 for series. FOR MORE INFO: 843-724-7321 or charlestonparksconservancy.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Crafters Needed

DESCRIPTION: The Island Crafters Guild is looking for artisans to fill booths at its upcoming arts and craft show April 9-10. WHEN: Ongoing through April 8. WHERE: James Island Masonic Lodge, 1613 Fort Johnson Road. FOR MORE INFO: 843-559-9975.

‘Gimme Shelter’

DESCRIPTION: Operation Home and Home Team BBQ will host an evening of Cuban music, special drinks and cigars, a silent auction and Cuban food prepared by Aaron Siegel. WHEN: 7-11 p.m. March 31. WHERE: Eye Level Art Gallery, 103 Spring St. PRICE: $65. FOR MORE INFO: 843-853-3211 or operationhome.org/events.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 ‘The Fool’s Lear’

DESCRIPTION: Pure Theatre reinterprets Shakespeare’s “King Lear,” telling the story from the perspective of the king’s fool. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 1-2, 8-9 and 14-16; 2 p.m. April 10. WHERE: Charleston Ballet Theatre, 477 King St. PRICE: $20-$30. FOR MORE INFO: 843-723-4444 or 866-811-4111 or puretheatre.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 ‘Dancing with the ARK Stars’

DESCRIPTION: Support St. Luke’s Lutheran Church’s Alzheimer’s

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PLEASANT CITY DELI AND TAVERN: 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 856-0041. Tonight: Matt Weldon, 8-11 p.m.; Fri: John Smith’s Karaoke; Tues: Matt Weldon, 6-9 p.m. RED DRUM GASTROPUB: 803 Coleman Blvd. 849-0313. Tonight: Bill Johnson; Wed: Live Music. SEEL’S ON SULLIVAN’S: 2213 Middle St. 883-5030. Fri-Sat: DJ C-Nile, 10 p.m.; Wed: The Bushels, 7 p.m. TWIN RIVER LANES: 613 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 884-7735. Wed: Mike the Knight Karaoke. VILLAGE TAVERN: 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Tonight: Ten Toes Up, 8 p.m.; Fri: Rosanna Hendrix, 9 p.m.; Sat: The FreeLoaders, 8 p.m. WILD WING CAFE: 664 Coleman Blvd. 9719464. Tonight: Plane Jane; Fri: Eddie Bush and The Mayhem; Sat: Good Times; Tues: Team Trivia; Wed: Ellen Drive. THE WINDJAMMER: 1008 Ocean Blvd., IOP.

CALENDAR From Page 28E

Respite Kare center (The ARK) at this fun and unique event. Six local figures, including Judy Watts, Jenny Horne and others, will partner with instructors from The Arthur Murray Dance Studio to compete against each other. The evening will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, dance demonstrations and more. WHEN: 7 p.m. April 2. WHERE: Pinewood Preparatory School, 1150 Orangeburg Road. PRICE: $50. FOR MORE INFO: 843-832-2357 or thearkofsc.org.

886-8596. Fri: Cody Canada and the Departed w/Sons of Bill, $15, 9 p.m.

james island

CHARLIE’S GRILL: 1409 Folly Road. 4060888. Tues: Trivia, 8-10 p.m. CRAB SHACK: 26 Center St. 588-3080. Tonight: Folly Beach Bluegrass Society, 8 p.m.; Mon: Open Mic w/Dave Grunstra, 9:30 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1175 Folly Road. 2256996. Tonight-Fri: Live Music; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. THE POUR HOUSE: 1977 Maybank Highway. 571-4343. Tonight: Two Fresh w/Sunday Morning, Audio Slang and A Veliger, $15, 9:30 p.m.; South Carolina Broadcasters, free, 6-9 p.m.; Fri: Donna the Buffalo w/the Roy Jay Band, $16-18, 10 p.m.; Sat: Larry Keel and Natural Bridge, $10, 10 p.m.; Flatt City, free; Sun: Mike Watt and the Missingmen w/The Fairy God Muthas, $10-12, 9:30 p.m.; Laura Thurston w/Shawn Hagan, free, 6 p.m.; Mon: Danny Barnes, $8, 9:30 p.m.; Tues: Heyoka w/Octopus Nebula and Futexture, $12, 10 p.m.; Hit or

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 ‘Habitat for Savana!’ Fundraiser

DESCRIPTION: Local musicians Carroll Brown, Bob Sachs and Sharon Cumbee will provide an afternoon of music in support of Savana Whalen, a local woman who is awaiting a kidney transplant. Savana’s lease will be up at the end of March, and proceeds from this event will go towards building her a small house on her McClellanville property. WHEN: 1-5 p.m. April 3.

Miss, free, 6-9 p.m.; Wed: Conspirator w/Robert Rice and Intermixture, $17-20, 10 p.m. SAND DOLLAR: 7 Center St. 588-9498. FriSat: Johnny Mac and Booty Ranch.

john’s island

LUCY’S RED SKY GRILL: 1001 Landfall Way, Johns Island. 768-8118. Sun: Shrimp City Slim, free, 6-9 p.m.

north area

THE CLUB AT MEYERS ROAD: 216 Meyers Road. 875-4215. Wed-Sat: Karaoke. CRAZY D’S FOOD AND SPIRITS: 224 Redbank Road. 572-2658. Fri: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Tues: Trivia and Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. DORCHESTER LANES: 10015 Dorchester Rd. 376-2200. Fri-Sat: Control Freak; Sun: Team trivia; Mon and Wed: Karaoke w/Rocky; Tue: 61 Daze. FIREWATER GRILLE: 109 Holiday Drive. 261-2121. Fri: Live Music; Sat: Comedy, 10 p.m.; Wed: Team Trivia, 8 p.m.

WHERE: McClellanville Gazebo, Pinckney St. PRICE: Donations appreciated. FOR MORE INFO: Email graceavery@yahoo.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Astronomy Club

DESCRIPTION: The Lowcountry Stargazers Astronomy club meets each month. WHEN: 7-9 p.m. first Thursday of each month.

PROVIDED BY SARAH REYNOLDS

Freshly cooked crawfish help make the cajun festival as authentic as a Louisiana event. The festival takes place noon-6 p.m. April 3 at James Island County Park. Visit www.ccprc.com for more information.

WHERE: Atlantic Aviation, 6060 Aviation Ave.

VOLUNTEERS ITN Charleston Trident

DESCRIPTION: ITN Charleston Trident needs volunteer drivers to provide elderly and visually impaired people rides. WHEN: Ongoing. WHERE: ITN Charleston Trident, 6296 Rivers Ave. FOR MORE INFO: 843-225-2715 or visit www.itncharlestontrident.org.

ACE’S ON BRIDGE By BOBBY WOLFF

The standard of card play in today’s deal from an international competition may help explain why the two countries involved finished at the bottom of the heap. On a 3-2 trump break there are many ways to make four spades, but trumps break 3-2 only two times out of three. Both declarers made the mistake of drawing two rounds of trump early in the play, an error from which they could not recover when they let East in with a diamond ruff and he played a third trump.

Moxie Fridays in

A simple count of winners should lead to the successful line: With four plain-suit winners, declarer needs to make six trump tricks. Therefore, two ruffs in hand are necessary. Whatever the opening lead (say a trump), declarer should first duck a club. He wins the return (say a heart) and now cashes the spade ace. When the trumps fail to break, South crosses to a diamond, ruffs a heart, plays the club ace, ruffs a club, then ruffs another heart. The diamond king and spade king

bring the trick total to 10 (two trump tricks, four plain-suit winners and four ruffs). Interestingly, both declarers in the match effectively took the diamond finesse. (One played the hand from North on a diamond lead; the other voluntarily took the finesse at trick two after a trump lead.) The extra trick generated from the diamonds does not compensate for the trick lost by allowing a third round of trumps to be drawn. © United Feature Syndicate

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PEANUTS By Charles Schulz

JUMP START By Robb Armstrong

BLONDIE By Dean Young

DUSTIN By Steve Kelley & Jeff Parker

CURTIS By Ray Billingsley

GARFIELD By Jim Davis

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BABY BLUES By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

DILBERT By Scott Adams

ANDY CAPP By Reg Smythe

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE By Chris Browne GET FUZZY By Darby Conley

ZITS By Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

GRAND AVENUE By Steve Breen

TODAY’S HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can make a fabulous money deal. Negotiations will go sweetly and much can be accomplished that will set you up for the future. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You need to get everything sorted out with institutions. Don’t let loved ones have too much information regarding your finances. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The confidence you get from excelling while helping others will lead to your own advancement.

Stand tall. The rewards for your actions will be superb. Don’t show any anger or you will undo what you’ve worked so hard to achieve.

right idea and course of action in mind, so play out your strategy and you will find satisfaction and progress along the way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Slow down. There is a lot riding on how you handle both money and emotional matters.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22JAN. 19): There is likely to be a scuffle or backlash if you tread into someone’s territory. Overreacting will be your downfall.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): Your personal relationship will be strengthened by what you are currently experiencing with regard to home and family.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): Don’t let trivial matters CANCER (June 21-July 22): sidetrack you. Put your energy Concentrate on what into what counts and you can do to make what life better. Strive for and who can help you get selfahead. Explain your intenperfection. Don’t be upset tions. by what someone else does SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22or says. DEC. 21): You will have the LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): By taking a position someone offers you, you can alter your future financially. It’s a new day and time for a new beginning. PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): You may feel anxious but that’s no reason to let your emotions take over. Be as reserved as possible. Welcome changes exuberantly.

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Private behavior on public display

Fashion on the mind

BY REBEKAH BRADFORD

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ashion is in the air. The Council of Fashion Designers of America just announced the nominees for the annual designer awards, and here in the Holy City, Charleston Fashion Week is in full swing. So Head2Head is dedicating a second week of trivia to all things tres chic. Current champ, Hilary Dixon, is taking on Caroline Pope, who works as a tour guide.

QUESTIONS

1. In 1911, this luxury fashion house became the outfitters for Ernest Shackleton’s expedition to cross Antarctica. 2. What Italian fashion house introduced “Le Baguette” in 1997, which started the “It” bag trend? 3. What individual will receive the Fashion Icon award from the Council of Fashion Designers of America? 4. This 2008 documentary, “The Last Emperor,” was about what designer? 5. Name the former child stars who design the CFDA-nominated label The Row. 6. The model Erin Wasson was the stylist/muse to what designer? 7. When asked what she wore to bed, this iconic movie star replied, “Why Chanel No. 5, of course.” 8. What 1994 Robert Altman film took place during Paris Fashion Week and featured cameos by Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista and designers Jean-Paul Gaultier and Christian Lacroix? 9. What singer’s recent world tour featured costumes designed by Thierry Mugler? 10. What British designer is credited with inventing the miniskirt in the ’60s?

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The late Marilyn Monroe.

EAR ABBY: “Heartbroken Teacher” did nothing wrong! He wrote a letter of recommendation based on his knowledge and impression of one student. He wasn’t obligated to do a background check or research. That is for the future employer to do. Keeping secrets is nothing new. But social networking sites make the evidence of such behavior more accessible. — HELEN IN LOMPOC, CALIF. DEAR HELEN: The letter from a teacher shocked that a student had posted inappropriate stories online got tons of responses. Read on: DEAR ABBY: I am a student, age 25. I don’t have a social networking site. I don’t understand posting pictures and personal information on the Web. When I

DEAR ABBY ask classmates why they use social networking, the usual answer is, “To stay in touch with family and friends.” That’s what the telephone is for. — KIM IN N.J. DEAR ABBY: Years ago, a friend was a flesh-and-blood person visited face-to-face, not a screen image. When I see friends, if I decide to put the lamp shade on my head, it’s in the company of a chosen few. Why do today’s youth pride themselves in exposing indiscretions? Do they need a record of all the times they acted like a fool? — RATIONAL IN PA.

HILARY’S ANSWERS CAROLINE’S 1. I’m pretty sure it’s Burberry. ANSWERS 2. Prada? 3. Not sure. Sarah Jessica Parker is just a guess. 4. That’s in my Netflix queue. Valentino. 5. The Olsen twins? 6. Definitely don’t know this one. 7. Marilyn Monroe. 8. Is it bad that I’m not familiar with Robert Altman films? 9. I kind of want to say Lady Gaga. 10. Oops. Don’t know this one either.

CONCLUSION In last week’s victory, Dixon had been so dominant so we thought she might make it two in a row since fashion was the trivia topic again. Unfortunately for her, Pope takes over as Head2Head trivia champ and will be back next week to defend her new title. Charleston Fashion Week continues through Saturday.

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2,000 rugged maniacs to converge on Boone Hall

ne of the hottest racing trends in the United States is military-style, obstacle course runs, often mixing lots of mud with lots of sweat and maybe even a little blood. Across the country and overseas, race series are popping up with branded names: “Tough Mudder,” “Rugged Warrior,” “Spartan Race,” “Urbanathlon” and “Metro Dash.” All have websites that make great use of visuals — photo galleries and videos — showing both the zaniness and physical challenges of the events and the participants. In the second obstacle race in three weekends in the Charleston area, the Rugged Maniac Adventure Race and Music Festival will come to town for the first time in an all-day event Saturday at Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant. The race includes 14 Navy SEAL-inspired obstacles, including the “Prometheus Leap” over fire at the end, along a 3.1-mile course within Boone Hall. Waves of participants will head out 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with the event wrapping up around 7 p.m. When I first found out about Rugged Maniac in early January, I wondered how it would fare being sandwiched between another obstacle race, The Citadel Bulldog Challenge held March 12, and Charleston’s mega run, the 34th annual Cooper River Bridge Run

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Many participants in the Rugged Maniac series dress up in costumes despite having to do physical challenges, such as the cargo net obstacle.

10 races in the United States this year and 20 in the U.S. and abroad next year. “We put on a really fun event,” says Scudder. “We bring in live music and create a festival atmosphere. It’s all about coming out to enjoy the day.” While online registration has closed, in-person registration will resume on race morning, but you’ll have to pay a bit extra for arriving late to the party — $98 — almost as pricey as Prince tickets. For those who just want to watch, it’s $10. More at www.ruggedmaniac.com/charlestonsc.html.

A weekend of events for all ages

BY PAIGE HINSON The Post and Courier

rom roller derby to belly dancing, the Lowcountry offers a mixed bag of inexpensive events that are sure to appeal to a variety of residents. Here are my picks for the weekend.

Free Friday

Friday evening is all about families during the Free Friday Family Fest at the Beat a lawyer Children’s Museum of the While Scudder didn’t want Lowcounty. From 5 to 8 p.m., families a life as a lawyer, many who are encouraged to come endo are putting on the 5th and Walk on April 2. joy games, arts and crafts, Race Judicata 5K run and Plus, despite the fact that face-painting, a jump castle walk at 8 a.m. Saturday at the Rugged Maniac has a and other activities. A perHampton Park in Charlesnifty website too, I’ve heard ton. The fee is $25. formance by Ms. Jingles the very little buzz about the Clown also will take place The students at the race, just a couple of menduring the event. Charleston School of Law tions on Facebook, in weeks held its first Race Judicata, In addition to all the fun leading up to the event. and games, the museum will which many law schools So I was pleasantly surprovide dinner from Moe’s sponsor as fundraisers prised when Rugged Maniac across the country, in 2007 Southwest Grill, and the first founder and President Brad to support the Lowcountry 150 families will receive a Scudder told me that, as of Housing Trust, a nonprofit free book and pass to return Monday morning, the event regional housing advocacy to the museum for free. had 2,000 people signed up. organization. Registration begins at 4:45 And that’s at $58-$78 per p.m. outside of the museum, Since then, the event has person to register. To put involved 1,000 participants 25 Ann St., downtown that in perspective, RugCharleston. and raised $40,000 for the ged Maniac’s registrations Call 853-8962 or visit www. trust. are running 2½ times more explorecml.org for informaFor you curious linguist than the Bulldog Challenge out there, we’ll save you a tion. got in its 15th year. Google search. Race JudiTo cap it off, the company cata derives its name from Living history is both new and new to the a legal term of art, Res JuLearn about the lives of area. dicata, which is Latin for “a South Carolina’s Native Scudder just started the matter (already) judged.” American population during company last year after quit- The term describes a docthe 3rd Annual American ting his job as an attorney trine where courts may Indian Expo happening 10 because he quickly “got tired avoid relitigation of matters a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. of riding to the 16th floor previously and finally adjuHosted by Charles Towne and pushing papers.” Now dicated. Landing, the expo offers a he’s funneling his ambition More at http://charleston- glimpse into the world of and energy into Rugged racejudicata.com. the Lowcountry’s earliest Maniac, expecting to hold residents. Visit a typical vil-

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The 3rd Annual American Indian Expo is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Charles Towne Landing. lage and learn about Native American crafts, customs, food, dress and games in an interactive setting. Visitors also will see dancing by Daniel Tramper, who will perform authentic and contemporary dances with his troupe. Admission is $7.50 for adults and $5 for children. Charles Towne Landing is at 1500 Old Town Road in West Ashley. Call 452-2001 or 852-4200 or visit www. charlestowne.org.

Roller derby

The Lowcountry Highrollers say “Let Them Eat Skate” at 6 p.m. Saturday at McAlister Field House on the Citadel campus when they go head to head with Fayetteville’s Rogue Rollergirls. You’re missing out if you’ve never been to a roller derby bout. I went for the first time last month, and it was so much fun. There’s a real community and family-friendly vibe about the matches, and roller derby rules are pretty easy to figure out. Food, beer and wine will be sold, and a number of local businesses and nonprofits will have booths set up.

An after party at Red’s Ice House on Shem Creek will follow the match. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Kids 10 and under get in for free. Advance tickets may be purchased at www.brownpapertickets.com or at participating local businesses. For information, visit www.lowcountryhighrollers.com.

Dance festival

Conclude the weekend at Cypress Garden’s Cultural Dance Festival, going on noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Discover dances from Egypt, Cuba, Italy, Brazil, Africa, Mexico, America, India, Tahiti and other nations throughout the afternoon. In addition to the multitude of dance demonstrations, the festival will include a silent auction and raffle, craft bazaar, boat rides, food and drinks. Tickets are $10 for adults, $9 for seniors 65 and older, $5 for children ages 6-12 and free to children 5 and under. Call 412-9954 or visit www. cypressgardens.info. Cypress Gardens is at 3030 Cypress Gardens Road in Moncks Corner.

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After the runway Local Fashion Week model, designer explains his style

Local designers faced with challenge of turning fashion into a business get creative BY CAROLINE MILLARD

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be an underestimate.” That’s before the clothes even hit a runway. When the designs do step onto the runway, retailers often are hesitant to pick up lines from local designers, says Emily Papuga of Suite 33, a custom garment design label. “Because many designers’ collections in Charleston are produced locally and in lower quantities, retailers are less comfortable placing orders,” the designer says. Which means getting creative. “An alternative for relying on that type of economic situation would be to promote the designers selling directly to consumers,” says Papuga. Reid echoes those sentiments with a different proposition: “It makes me PROVIDED BY CHELSIE RAVENELL rethink the traditional ‘run- Local model and designer Chelsie Ravenell is way show’ here in Charlesexpanding his Kenneth Beatrice line. See him on the ton. It would definitely runways during Charleston Fashion Week. have to be something more thoughtful, an alternative event with a more selective guest list and a more intimate, appropriate venue.” So in a market where the purpose of a fashion show is changed, does the social aspect hurt designer’s chances of selling? Not at all, says Papuga. “I don’t believe the ‘social’ scene that these events attract hurts the local market because the attendees, even though not retail owners, are still the potential buyers. There is a market for locally designed and produced apparel, there just needs to be more outlets where pieces can be sold ‘off the rack.’ ” Reeves has other ideas about the transition of fashion shows in Charleston from simply social to business, “They’re great for the

he fashion show is over. The champagne and cocktails are gone, lights come down, the runway is dismantled and models trickle from backstage having swapped teetering heels for flats and leggings. After the runway, then what? For local and emerging designers, turning fashion from a hobby to a business is a task that presents a monumental challenge. In large markets such as New York, big fashion shows are rarely a public social events. Tickets usually are not purchased and instead invitations are sent out to fashion publication editors, influential bloggers and, most importantly, retail buyers. But the paradigm is different in smaller markets such as Charleston, where fashion shows rely on the social aspect to create a buzz for designers. The challenge remains the same for designers no matter where they are. Once the party is over, it’s time to sell fashion. “(It costs) several thousand dollars,” former Charleston Fashion Week Emerging Designer and current Art Institute fashion program professor Ashley Reid says about the cost to produce a line of clothing, “(It’s) fabric, printing, dyeing, patterns, grading, samples, trims and findings, travel, promotion, photos, a website and tradeshows.” Marysia Reeves of Marysia SWIM, who’s received accolades from both Women’s Wear Daily and Vogue, reiterates the cost of a full line from start to finish, “Gosh, over $70,000, and that may Please see RUNWAY, Page 7E

with Bill Murray as another recognizable face. In this year’s CFW, Ravenell will be swear Chelsie Ravenell is announced on the runway as one of Charleston most approachable. stylish. And he’ll be walkBelieving otherwise, I sat down with Ravenell over ing it as a model again, of course. coffee to talk about who he His momentum to work really is behind that runway model face. In three types of and create comes from the naming of his company. denim and a Kenneth Beatrice pocket square — it was Kenneth for his late uncle, the first day in two months and Beatrice for his late grandmother. Both were life he hadn’t worn an entire outfit from his clothing line and style inspirations for — Ravenell discussed where Ravenell. “My grandmother, she his modeling career and decould dress. Head to toe. sign aesthetic are headed. “I love the fact that you can She would dress me. I have a picture of me from the sixth mix something edgy with something classy. I wear my grade wearing a tie and a painted jeans with a bow tie polo. Nobody wears a tie and a polo!” He continues, and a nice tuxedo shirt. Or vice versa, a tattered, shred- “She had a great sense of style, and was a pioneer in ded jacket with some nice her day. She was a beautiful, slacks. I’m edgy, but clean. mixed woman. She was a My line fits my style, and I will always cater to my style, trip though, for sure.” His clothing line is ex“ he says. panding, and he hopes to And that makes sense. Ravenell and his 5-year-old one day have an entire closet son, London, seem to be the full of Kenneth Beatrice originals. Even socks and main models of the Kenneth Beatrice line. They step underwear. Every garment is a learning process and is out in “KB” embroidered getting better. He keeps a lot V-necks and camouflage, for himself, to wear and to in purple-striped bow ties inspire future work. and jeans that look like “You know how they have they should be framed and the iPad, then they tweak it signed by Jackson Pollock. and come out with the iPad He thinks he’s known 2. Basically, that’s what I as the best-dressed guy in want my clothes to be like: Charleston. “I hear that all reinvented every year, new the time.” But he wants to take it further. “I want to be and improved, new materials, new plaids, this and the best-dressed guy in the world, but I’m going to take that, but basically the same it one step at time,” he says. design.” Oh, and he promises to That’s where his head is, though. He plans to take the smile more. He says, “I’m title from his idea of the No. just getting better. My atten1 best-dressed and style idol tion to detail is getting better, and my vision is clearer.” Ralph Lauren. So it seems that one of Last year, Ravenell was Charleston’s most recognizan Emerging Designer at able models is more clothing Charleston Fashion Week, designer these days. He’s and he modeled in a few also a father, bartender at shows. A month ago, he showed his line at the South Torch, and basketball player and devoted fan. Ravenell Carolina Style Workshop. He’s in the Charleston-based says, “Right now, I’m taking in all in.” Emily Hearn music video BY ELIZABETH BOWERS

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WHAT TO WEAR? FASHION WEEK COVERAGE

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CFW’s own Ayoka Lewis) and more recently the 2011 fall/winter collections in February. And as its style director, Wilson also is one f you’ve already caught of the minds behind Vent some of Fashion Week or are planning to go to magazine, which launched the shows this weekend, no last year. So I thought it’d be fun to doubt you’ve pondered that revisit Wilson for his more age-old fashion question. seasoned opinions about What to wear? Fashion Week and what to A year ago, this column did a piece during CFW on wear. On putting together precisely that topic featur- an outfit, he says, “If you’re going to see a certain deing blogger Najee Wilson signer, you can wear the (tresfraisnajee.blogspot. designer’s last collection or com), who was excited to be going to his first fashion you can wear something show. He’d set up a rack of that is very much inspired clothes in my living room, by that designer.” He also says Fashion and we put together some specific looks that he wore Week is a good time to experiment. “I use it as an during CFW. Twelve months later, Wil- opportunity to be a little daring. I might wear a big son could be considered trench coat that I might not a Fashion Week veteran, pull off in real life. I always having attended the 2011 step outside the boundarspring/summer shows ies with my shoes or with a in New York (along with

Bass loafers from Opening Ceremony, a Liberty of London for Target shirt and Lavin for H&M shoes. “If you plan the looks, you just feel very put together. To me, people respond more to stuff like you just threw it on, instead of seeming choreographed. The worst thing you can

ever do is to be uncomfortable. If it doesn’t fit, it doesn’t fit, and you’re not going to look good in it.” Here’s my two cents: Wear amazing shoes. Skip the sunglasses inside the tents unless you happen to be Anna Wintour. If stumped, stick with the classic dress-jacket-heels

combo but add some individuality. Take a break from all black and sport a pop of color. Don’t forget to include something vintage. And be yourself, just a teeny tiny more fabulous version of you. Charleston Fashion Week continues through Saturday night.

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local boutiques participating. I think it takes time to build the reputation up for buyers to want to come and for the talent to be ready to sell.” And certainly there are major success stories out of Charleston: designers who have grown from local to national recognition. “The designers that are proving successful here, like Troubadour and Marysia SWIM, are mov-

ing mountains,” says Reid, “They are overcoming the obstacles stacked against them, and are making it work.” As the final nights of Charleston Fashion Week 2011 approach, the challenge is just beginning for featured designers both emerging and established. And in a market where the traditional approach to selling fashion isn’t as effective, designers get creative and find alternative ways to turn fashion into a serious business in the Holy City.

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bag that’s a little different.” As opposed to the last time when he put together entire outfits beforehand, this year Wilson is being a little more spontaneous by focusing on individual elements — a Marc Jacobs anorak (“It’s really full and baggy, and when I put it on, I feel really powerful.”),

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Charleston Fashion Week continues through Saturday in Marion Square.

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Punk legend Mike Watt on his new album, grueling tour schedule BY DEVIN GRANT

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att!” That is how punk rock veteran Mike Watt answers his phone. He actually might be saying “what,” but the first option is much cooler. Since forming The Reactionaries in the mid-1970s with his best friend, the late D. Boon, Watt has fronted quite a few bands, most notably The Minutemen and fIREHOSE . Watt is a guy who likes to stay busy. In addition to his proficiency on the bass guitar, he is known for his DIY work ethic. When the 53year-old musician performs Sunday at the Pour House on James Island, it will be the 18th show of 51 on the tour, which will find Watt and his band criss-crossing the country. We’re talking a show a day, except for April 21, and that is just because the drive from Lawrence, Kan., to Denver, Colo., makes it impossible to play that night. By Watt’s count, he has toured 65 times, all pretty much the same way, with Watt and his band mates packed into a van full of gear, trying to play the maximum amount of shows in the shortest amount of time, or as Watt calls it; “jamming econo.” Watt is well-known for his unique alternate vocabulary. His van is “the boat,” his bass is a “thud staff,” and his words are “spiels.” Speaking by phone from his home in San Pedro, Calif., Watt drops those terms, as well as others, into the conversation. Watt, who is touring in support of his new solo album, “Hyphenated-Man,” has played Charleston in the past both with fIREHOSE

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Mike Watt’s work with Minutemen, dos and fIREHOSE is well-known to many music fans.

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WHAT: Mike Watt and The Missingmen, with special guests The Fairy God Muthas WHERE: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. WHEN: Sunday. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9:30 p.m. HOW MUCH: $10 in advance, $12 day of show. Tickets available at etix.com

and as a solo artist. “I love playing there,” says Watt. “Charleston’s a one-ofa-kind town, and the people are great.” Q: How do you keep such a busy tour schedule? A: Well, it’s kind of a tradition. There’s an old vaudeville thing that says “when you ain’t playin’, you’re payin’. Also, if you go out (touring) in the U.S., and the U.S. is big, but if you’re going to go out, you may as well make the best of it. You do get in a rhythm, and days off kind of put a jerk in that rhythm. I’ve always done it this way. Q: So you have no crew? A: It’s normally just the three of us (Watt, drummer Raul Morales, and guitarist Tom Watson), but I may bring an extra guy this time, because I’m doing something I’ve never done before; selling CDs at the show. I have a friend who wants to

So the main thing when I get home is playing catch up. Oh, and don’t forget the laundry! You always come back with a bag of stench clothes. Q: Tell us a bit about the new album. A: It’s one big song in 30 parts, 47 minutes long. I’ve played it 17 times, 15 times in Japan. It’s my third opera. The other two were a little more traditional where they had beginning, middle and end, but this one not so much. It’s kind of a reflection on myself, maybe a little confrontation with myself. I kind of wrote it Minutemenstyle, with all the little parts. I wrote the thing on one of D Boon’s telecasters, and I’m not the best guitarist. I just thought it would be interesting to put bass to something instead of stuff put to bass. Q: Tell us more about the Watt from Pedro Show, which is currently available as a podcast. A: There was a pirate station here in Silver Lake in the late ’90s, and I was given a show. I had to substitute for someone that was on tour, and they liked me and kept me. Then the government shut it down. So I was on tour, and there were these cats running a website, and they said “Why don’t you out that stuff on the Internet?” So I thought “Whoa, maybe this will get farther than five miles out of Silver Lake,” which was about the range of the pirate antenna. About the only consistent thing I do is play John Coltrane at the start of the show, but aside from that, I just play stuff that people give me. There are a lot of folks making music!

come along, and I’ll have him slinging the gear at the show. Plus usually after all the driving, I just want to go conk (sleep) in the boat (tour van) after the sound check. Q: You have a day off on April 21. What are your plans that day? A: Driving between Kansas and Colorado. Q: What do you do when the tour is over? A: So you’re away from your pad for seven and a half weeks, so you have to play catch up. You may imagine the (pile) of mail; that’s what happens the first few days. Along with that rhythm of playing, you have to get a rhythm of rest, or else you’ll get sick. You’ll get sick if you don’t get good conk (sleep), and traveling around, you’re susceptible because you’re traveling to all these differRead more in charlestonent towns with all the differscene.com ent bugs.

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Benjamin Starr’s new album, “The Scorsese Sessions,” is scheduled to be released in April.

Local rapper brings his ‘Experience’ to Fashion Week and beyond

BY PAUL PAVLICH

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enjamin Starr performed earlier this week at Charleston Fashion Week, continuing to make hip-hop ripples in the proverbial puddle that is the South Carolina music scene. He was pretty hyped about the show. “I’m really excited about it. We’re playing some real nice stuff. I’ve never been to Charleston Fashion Week, and everyone keeps telling me how dope it is,” he said. Starr’s brand of rap is intelligent and snappy. The songs are catchy, but the thing that stands out in his tunes is their smooth flow and solid production and mixing. Citing Tupac, Naz and JayZ as his main influences, Starr spits a truthful flow that comes from the heart. “It’s things that happen to a lot of people every day and people connect to it because it’s real,” he said. Starr has been writing rhymes since childhood but decided to start taking rap seriously a few years ago. While attending college at the University of South Carolina-Upstate, he met Charleston B-Boy Righchus, and laid down some tracks on the Righchus release, “Chaos Theory.” After that, Starr went on to release his own album, “The Experience.” “I was writing since I was about eight or nine, but I

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MEMBERS: Benjamin Starr, Mile, DJ D Dubb, DJ Green Giant. ORIGINALLY FROM: Charleston. WEBSITE: www.hlevation.com.

started rapping seriously about three years ago,” Starr said. “I met Righchus because we had class together. He had a big freestyle party at his apartment and we started getting along really well.” Starr and Righchus are working on a project together called “The Frat,” which should be popping up sometime in the later half of 2011. Starr is also part of the Higher Level Entertainment Group, which includes Charleston MC, Mile, DJ D Dubb and DJ Green Giant. Starr treats being an MC as a full-time job. “I had been working on my first project, ‘The Experience’ and we released that last August,” Starr said. “It was a five-month process. I’ve done a few shows since then, and a lot of networking, marketing and pushing your own brand out there.” Some of the album tracks are available on the Higher Level Entertainment Group’s website, www.hlevation.com. The website also has information on upcoming performances.

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Soul singer Sharon Jones keeps one foot in past BY KEVIN YOUNG

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haron Jones has revised the energy of James Brown, who made audiences break into a cold sweat, and Tina Turner, who gave the ladies a dose of energetic spunk. When she is praised for the music, she is always quick to divert the attention to her bandmates, The Dap Kings. Friday, Sharon and The Dap Kings will set foot on the Music Farm stage with soul music that harks back to a time when soul music felt more like an organic piece of art rather than a product made by committee. On the way to one of her shows, Sharon took time to pull the band’s van over and answer some questions. Q: You initially lived in Augusta right? A: I left Augusta when I was very young age, 3 actually. My mother and my father separated when I was very young. She moved up to New York and brought the children with her, but I would go down to Augusta every summer to stay with my father until he passed away when I was 12. Q: Did you enjoy Augusta? A: Yeah, it’s always fun to leave (New York) behind. That’s why Mom let us go down there. In New York, you couldn’t leave that stoop, you had to play in the street, where in Augusta you just had outside. You could go outside to the yard. You could ride your bikes, you could go to the pond, you could go to the woods. Q: I’m assuming that you’re a music buff?

Biz Markie remains passionate about hip-hop, humor

BY KEVIN YOUNG

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onight, Biz Markie, the Clown Prince of Rap behind such venerable hip-hop classics “Just A Friend” and “Vapors,” will make an appearance at the Music Farm. This time, his show will focus more on DJ-ing. The show is an official after party for Charleston Fashion Week and promises an unusual DJ experience. It is also a treat for fans who remember when humor in hip-hop wasn’t in slim supply. Q: When you first hit the stage, how do you gauge your audience on what to play for them? A: I look at the crowd, I listen to what they’re listening to, then I come on and take them in another direction just to let them know I’m on the set — then its party time. Q: When did you decide to focus more on DJ-ing rather than MC-ing? A: When the record label stopped showing interest in my career and thought I was gonna fail at DJ-ing. It gave me more motivation. Q: What are some of your favorite songs to spin? DAPTONE RECORDS A: There are too many to name. I love playing funky Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings’ latest album is “I Learned the Hard Way.” See the records that make me feel soul group at the Music Farm on Friday. good! Q: So far, what has been Q: What was the first A: I’ve been there once thing you ever heard that with my grandparents when your favorite DJ-ing gig? A: DJ-ing with my boy, stayed with you? I was very young, but other WHAT: Sharon Jones A: Oh, there is just so than that, I don’t remember Will Smith, all around the and the Dap-Kings. world on his movie premuch. Just too much to ever having been there. WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday. mieres. That was fun going mention. I think the first Q: Are there any old WHERE: The Music country to country rockin’ song that ever stuck with me album covers that you reFarm, 32 Ann St. with him like the old days was a James Brown song. member in particular? COST: $20. Q: Anything on your iPod A: Oh, I always remember when we started out! Q: You’ve been a part of that people would be surthat Jackson Five album the hip-hop scene since the A: I don’t listen to too prised that you listen to? cover from “ABC,” where early ’80s, when rap was much new stuff on the raA: (Laughs) A couple of ex- they are all sitting on the still considered a fad. What dio. We mostly listen to old ceptions, but not really. It’s letters. That was one of the do you think are the pros stuff on the iPod. There is mostly just old stuff. So no first album covers. I like some good stuff out there, real surprises on there. Isaac Hayes’ “Black Moses” and cons of its now global but everything starts to Q: Have you ever been to cover with him wearing the popularity? A: The pro is that we can sound the same. Charleston before? chains.

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Biz Markie’s biggest hit, “Just a Friend,” became a worldwide smash when it was released in 1989. He’ll perform a DJ set at the Music Farm tonight.

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WHAT: Biz Markie with DJ R-Dot and DJ Sean John. WHEN: 9 p.m. tonight. WHERE: The Music Farm, 32 Ann St. HOW MUCH: $15 in advance through etix.com, $18 at the door.

still earn a living doing what we love, while the con is not really a con but anytime something goes global and corporate, some of the integrity and originality is sacrificed in order to make investors happy. Just my thoughts. Q: Do you ever think about recording another album? A: Yes, I’m putting one together real soon. Hopefully by the end of the year, but I’m real busy and not gonna rush it. Q: Listening to such songs as “Mudfoot” and “Chinese Food,” it seems that hiphop has lost some of the joy and humor that helped define its multifaceted personality. What are your thoughts on this? A: I make records that I like even if they don’t hit the mainstream. And when l like something, I’m usually smiling when I’m doing it. So I’m having fun.