4.21.2011 Issue of the Charleston Scene by Charleston Scene

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Cyrus Buffum of the Charleston Waterkeeper, speaks at last year’s Water Ball.

Charleston Water Ball 7-11 p.m. tonight // South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf Charleston Waterkeeper’s second annual Charleston Water Ball will feature entertainment by Entropy Ensemble and DJ Jeff ET of Electric Friends. There will be food by Cru Catering, and specialty cocktails by Enlightened Grains Vodka, Firefly Sea Island Rum, will be served in addition to other libations, including beer from Holy City Brewing, as well as wine. It’s not just a party, though. The pur-

pose of the Water Ball is to shed light on issues “facing the Charleston Harbor watershed, the jurisdiction of Charleston Waterkeeper and the focus of its efforts.” Tickets are available at the event for $60. Or visit www.thewaterball.org.

Jam for Japan 9 p.m. Wednesday // The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. Jam for Japan: Disaster Relief 2011: Concert at The Pour House Benefits American Red Cross. Artists are coming together to help those who were affected by the

Easter Comedy R&B Jam 8 p.m. Friday // Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St. Soul music fans of the late ’80s and early ’90s might remember Al B Sure. His album “In Effect Mode” and song “Night and Day” took over the airwaves in 1988, making him an instant success story. Al B Sure will join comedian Marvin Dixon Dixon at 8 p.m. Friday at the Gaillard for the Easter Comedy R&B Jam. Dixon has been performing since 1994 and has appeared on HBO Def Comedy Jam, BET Comic View, the Tom Joyner Skyy Show and more. Tickets are $25-$45 and can be bought on ticketmaster.com or at the Gaillard box office.

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earthquake in Japan. On Wednesday, Slanguage, Elise Testone, Tyler Boone and Bill Jenkins & The Regrettables will perform. There also will be a silent auction featuring items from Maverick Southern Kitchens, Petticoats, Willow Salon and more. Tickets are $10 at the door, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Red Cross. Visit the event’s Facebook page for more info, at http:// on.fb.me/eZWgeA.

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CHARLESTON DIGITAL CORRIDOR

The fifth annual Charleston Digital Corridor iFIVE:K will be at 6:30 p.m. today on the eastern edge of downtown Charleston, but the race reached its 750-person cap last week.

A spring potpourri of Getting Out W hen it comes to being active outdoors in the Lowcountry, each week I can usually find a theme. Or at least one event rises to the surface. This isn’t one of those weeks. Just as a potpourri is a medley of flowers, spices and herbs, this week makes for a collection of events spread out over time and place that just seems to work together.

driving downtown between the Charleston Maritime Center and East Bay Street near the Battery around 6:30-7:30 p.m. today, expect short delays. Visit www.ifivek.com.

Running Seabrook

Earth Day, MUSC-style

The Medical University of South Carolina is kicking off Earth Day festivities by encouraging staff to bike to work, more specifically to the Wellness Center, at 6-9 a.m. today. An Earth Day festival will follow at the MUSC “horseshoe” at 171 Ashley Avenue, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit www.musc.edu/gogreen.

iFIVE:K If you haven’t already signed up for today’s fifth annual Digital Corridor iFIVE:K, you’re outta luck. The 5K, the only weekday 5K in downtown Charleston, is capped at 750 registrants. But if you’re

While Kiawah Island has long hosted a marathon and half-marathon, its neighbor to the south, Seabrook Island, hardly ever welcomes runners. That changes at 8 a.m. Saturday with the inaugural Bohicket Marina 10K and 5K at Bohicket Marina. More at www.active.com.

Adventure in Bonneau

Ready for a challenge? Saturday’s Santee Endurance Adventure Race at 7 a.m. Satur-

day in Bonneau features teams of two or three racers canoeing (8-10 miles), mountain biking (15-20 miles) and trekking (5-8 miles) — in no particular order and multiple times — through a series of checkpoints and challenges. Visit santeeenduranceadventures.com/race.

Walk @ Lunch

National Walk @ Lunch Day, created by Blue Cross and Blue Shield, is an effort to encourage people to take a walk at lunch. The event, which is free of charge and open to the public, will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 28 at Marion Square in Charleston and includes a walking course, health screenings and information, chair massages, giveaways, music and more.

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Eclectic events for the budget-minded Everything is free. Parents may register children in advance at www.CaneBayEggDrop.com. The event will be held at 117 Decatur Drive in Summerville.

King Street Stroll

Tonight is the Spring 2011 King Street Design Walk, sponsored by the Upper hat a bummer that King Design District. From two of the events 5-8 p.m., businesses between I wrote about last Calhoun and Spring streets weekend were canceled or will host demonstrations postponed due to the weath- and grand openings and er. Hopefully, this Easter offer food, wine and other weekend will be beautiful refreshments. and the Lowcountry won’t The walk is free, and parkmiss out on the fun events ing is available at the Ann that are in store. Street parking garage for just $2. Egg Drop Visit www.UpperKingDesignDistrict.com. Tired of ordinary Easter egg hunts? The inaugural Cane Bay Egg Drop prom- Martial arts ises a break from the norm. Interested in trying someBeginning at 9:30 a.m. Sat- thing new? Head over to urday, children ages 2 years Crescent Fitness 6:30-11 to fifth grade can register to p.m. Saturday and check out participate in the egg drop. Khruu. At 10:30 a.m., a helicopter Presented by ChaoticTaowill drop thousands of eggs ist Theatre and Wayang onto a field, and staggered Modern National Day of egg hunts will begin. ChilPuppetry, Khruu will feadren may redeem their eggs ture live Muay Thai and for candy. other martial arts demonIn addition to the hunt, the strations, a Taiko drumday’s events will include a ming performance, a Lion live performance by The Ex- Dance and shadow puppet plorers Club, jump castles, a theater. balloon artist, snacks, a hot A local art show will take dog lunch and more. place throughout the eve-

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Dozens of children will be hunting eggs this weekend. ning, as well as live music by The Quiddity. Admission is $5 and includes two glasses of wine per person, food and a free Muay Thai lesson. Crescent Fitness is at 719C Folly Road. Call 795-7119.

At the Landing

If you’ve never visited

Charles Towne Landing, or it’s been a while since you have, Saturday may be a great day to go. Charles Towne Landing is the site of the first permanent English settlement in South Carolina, and the park has something to offer just about everyone. From the Animal Forest to

the Experimental Crop Garden to the 80 acres of bikeable trails, Charles Towne Landing is a fun and educational way to spend the day. In addition to the regular attractions, Saturday will include an animal enrichment program from noon-3:30 p.m. in honor of Earth Day, and the S.C. Native Plant

Society will hold its spring sale in the parking lot from 9 a.m.-noon. Admission is $7.50 for adults, $3.75 for senior citizens, $3.50 for children 6-15 and free for children 5 and under. Call 852-4200 or visit www.CharlesTowne.org. Charles Towne Landing is at 1500 Old Towne Road.

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Marcus Roberts, Herlin Riley, Todd Williams, Leon Anderson Jr., Bill Peterson, Bruce Barth, Rick Lollar, Jamie Davis and Rodney Jordan, Rene Marie’s bassist. Barnhart is a trumpet player in the Basie orchestra. He’s been a member for almost 20 years. From March 18 through April 17, he toured Greece, Slovakia, Poland, Germany and Portugal as a soloist with the Duke Ellinggot a phone call the other night ton Orchestra. He’ll be coming from my friend, John Wilto Charleston from a job with the liams, congratulating us here Basie band and the Marcus Robin Charleston on the segment of erts Trio in Chicago on April 22. Mark Quinn’s SCETV program, I caught up with him on the last “The Big Picture,” and its treatday of that European tour for an ment of the Charleston jazz scene email conversation about the gig in last week’s segment. with the wind ensemble at Burke. It was great to hear from him. If The Charleston show will be he liked it, there’s something to it. different from his usual fare. The He’s a giant of a man and a musiwind ensemble is based in classical cian. I wrote a homage to him in music. this space in December 2009. “The concept of the modern Williams is an Orangeburg nawind ensemble was born when tive, a graduate of S.C. State ColFrederick Fennell created the Eastlege, now S.C. State University, and man Wind Ensemble in 1952,” he a longtime member of the Count said. “Fennell’s new instrumentaBasie Orchestra. He joined the tion used the instruments generalCharleston Jazz Initiative Legends ly found in symphonic or concert Band on baritone saxophone at the bands, but reduced the size of cerSottile Theatre last summer. tain sections to feature one player I last saw him a couple of weeks on each part. ago at Claflin University in Or“This allowed players who often angeburg (near S.C. State) at a jazz got buried in large sections in the master class and concert put on Scotty Barnhart will concert band to rise to the chalby Dr. Mitch Butler of CU’s music perform April 25 at lenges of playing as soloists in an department. Burke High School ensemble context.” One of the many historically imwith the S.C. State As to why he mounted the conportant things Williams represents Wind Ensemble. cert at Burke, “The marching band to me is that S.C. State was the is very popular at S.C. State, howmeeting place in the mid-20th cenever it is the jazz, symphonic, contury for Palmetto State musicians cert bands and the wind ensemble who turned out to be major players that allows our students to play on the national music scene. serious music. It is for this reason My recent travels to Orangeburg we want and need to let the public and Savannah have reinforced that witness our students playing muin a big way, but more on all that sic of this genre.” later. No worries for the jazz man. At 7 p.m. April 25, the CharlesHe’s comfortable in the classical ton Chapter of the S.C. State and jazz styles. “Imagine what it University Alumni Association would have been like if you could will present the S.C. State Wind have witnessed Bach, Beethoven, Ensemble at Burke High School PROVIDED Chopin and Mozart, all on stage Auditorium. together improvising and utilizing The 60-piece group is led by Edknown for the clarity and smooth- Smith, Gus Aiken, James “Bubber” each other’s ideas for the collective own salient traits, S.C. State-condie Ellis, the administrative head Miley, Herbert “Peanuts” Holland, of the group.” ness of his tone. nected music people have a keen of all the school’s bands. He teaches jazz trumpet at Flori- William “Cat” Anderson, John I would have bought a ticket. eye for impressive characteristics Special professional guests at da State University and the author Birks “Dizzy” Gillespie, Joey MoAdmission to the concert at Burke in others. Ellis, who said he’s the Burke concert will be Roland is $10, $5 for children over 12. known Barnhart since high school of “The World of Jazz Trumpet: A rant and Charlton Singleton. Haynes on piano, David Haynes Barnhart has played with everyComprehensive History and Pracin Atlanta, hit a home run bringon drum kit, Johnny Murdaugh body from Tony Bennett to Quintical Philosophy” (Hal Leonard on alto sax, Coleman Sistrunk on ing him on board. Jack McCray, author of “Charlescy Jones. His record debut was 2005). Barnhart, a graduate of Florida bass guitar and Scotty Barnhart ton Jazz” and founding board “Say It Plain” (Unity Music 2009). member of Jazz Artists of CharlesBarnhart is familiar with the A&M University, is regarded as on trumpet. His band included Wynton Mar- ton, can be reached at jackjmcone of the biggest voices on trum- South Carolina jazz trumpet linBarnhart is a very interesting eage that includes Claddys “Jabbo” salis, Clark Terry, Ellis Marsalis, selection by Ellis. Along with their pet these days and is especially cray@aol.com.

S.C. State ensemble to perform at Burke

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Tamera Moore (left) tries on mid-19th-century reproduction clothing at the Charleston Museum as her friend, Lauren Wills (center), waits her turn.

Museum exhibit a fascinating look at Civil War fashion

during her visit, our trip to the Charleston Museum on a rainy afternoon to see the “Threads of War” exhibit was a highlight. The museum’s permanent collection includes an indepth look at Charleston’s past from pre-Colonial times all the way through couple of weeks ago, the mid-20th century. my mom was in town There’s also an eclectic collection from some 19thvisiting. century explorers/naturalShe’s been to Charleston ists, including an Egyptian many times before, but she mummy and the skeleton came with a list of things she wanted to do, including, of a whale who had the but not limited to, Summer- extremely bad fortune of ending up in Charleston ville’s Flowertown Festival, Harbor. art walk, the beach, day “Threads of War” is a yeartrips, Bridge Run, birding long exhibit commemoratand The Festival of Houses ing the Sesquicentennial of and Gardens. When she left 10 days later, the Civil War and features I was wiped out. Who knew an array of period pieces a 65-year-old woman could worn by men, women and children in 1860s Charlesbe so exhausting? Of the many things we did ton.

It’s a fascinating look at fashion before zippers were invented and when everything was made by hand. The exhibit also shows how living in a time of war had a profound effect on everyday life, from the type of materials available for making garments to the struggle to find many household goods. For example, a hand-made palmetto straw hat shows the resourcefulness of having to work with local materials as does a fan made of turkey feathers, because there was, of course, a blockade in Charleston during the war allowing very little into the city. The silhouette on the dresses should be familiar to anyone who’s ever watched the miniseries “North and South.” A defined waist was due to the use of a corset, and full skirts got their

shape from a wide hoop crinoline worn underneath. Military styling also influenced the fashion of the time as a Zouave-style collar on a jacket demonstrates. A stand-out piece in the exhibit is a beautiful christening gown with the most gorgeous hand-embroidered detail. There are uniforms, including one that was worn by a soldier who was fatally wounded. Looking closely, you can see the bullet hole, and it’s a stark reminder of how much was sacrificed during the Civil War. At the end of the exhibit is an interactive part where you can put on period costumes to see what it was like to dress in the 1860s. “Threads of War” continues until late October. The Charleston Museum is at 360 Meeting Street.

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Church photography show and ‘Jail Break’ highlight events

‘Churches of America’ photography

Local photographer Steven Hyatt will be showing his collection of “The Churches of America Project” at the Real Estate Studio through May 10. “Beginning in early 2009, almost by chance, my interests in photography and religion found themselves converging at one fortuitous moment,” says Hyatt of the beginning of this project. “While standing in the historic Unitarian Church on Archdale Street in Charleston, I realized that despite Charleston’s abundance of beautiful churches, rarely did people actually experience them as a whole,” he said. “I also discovered that few modern collective photographic representations of them could be found. It

On the inside of the jail, local visual artists and students from the American College of the Building Arts will be displaying works and new local modern dance company, Annex Dance, will do a dance installation piece. Artists, music at In the main courtyard the Old City Jail outside the jail, there will be Get ready to go behind live music by Ryan Bonner, bars at an all-encompassthe Dearly Beloved, Wadata ing arts event called “Jail and headliners Entropy EnBreak.” semble. The event is 7-11 p.m. Social Restaurant + Wine April 28 at the Old City Jail, Bar, which has been hosting 21 Magazine St., downtown regular monthly Starving Charleston. Artists Series, will provide Organized by Social Resbeer and wine available for taurant + Wine Bar, Entropy purchase. Ensemble and the American Advanced tickets are $10 College of the Building Arts, ($7 for students) and can be the event will showcase vipurchased online at www. sual art, music and dance entropyensemble.com. Tickpieces by local artists and ets will be available the day students. of for $12.

over the country. See his works in person at the Real Estate Studio of Dunes Properties, 214 King St. or on his website, www. thechurchesofamerica.com. Call 722-5618 for more information.

didn’t take me long to reason that the explanation for this was because photographing the inside of a church isn’t easy.” He said he discovered that he could do a better job of photographing the tricky bright and dark intricacies of many churches by using a process called HDR, or high dynamic range photography. Since then, he’s been traveling throughout the Southeast photographing church-

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Crowfield at Fridays on the Point, Mount Pleasant BY MATTHEW GODBEY

Special to The Post and Courier

fter a big year in 2010 which featured national airplay and signing a deal with Universal Republic Records, hometown favorite Crowfield seems to be poised for another big year in 2011. The Charleston-based quintet performed at this year’s South by Southwest festival and was selected by VH1 as one of the 20 bands to perform on this year’s “Best Cruise Ever,” alongside such artists as Train, Lifehouse, The Script and Colbie Caillat. Crowfield recently finished work on its second studio album with Atlanta producer Rick Beato (Shinedown, Needtobreathe, Charlie Mars). The band has hinted that the record features a stronger rock undertone with a country influence as heard on its 2008 debut “Goodbye, Goodnight, So Long Midwestern.” Crowfield is expecting to release the new album this summer. At 5:30 p.m., Crowfield will headline this week’s “Fridays on the Point” (formerly “Party at the Point”) at Patriots Point, 20 Patriots Point Road in Mount Pleasant. Visit www.facebook.com/ crowfield or www.fridays onthepoint.com for more information.

Mayday Parade Tuesday at The Music Farm Florida-based quintet Mayday Parade has been called the “hardest working band of 2010” by Songkick.

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Crowfield com, performing nearly 194 shows and traveling more than 74,000 miles last year. The hard work seems to be paying off. The band’s acoustic EP “Valdosta” landed on the Top 200 following its release last month while the band enjoys a headlining club tour and moderate radio play. Mayday Parade first entered the public eye in 2006 when the emo-rock group toured with Plain White T’s following its debut EP, “Tales Told by Dead Friends.” Since then, the band has found a broad fan base through online sites like Myspace and iTunes as well as finding particular popularity overseas in the UK. Mayday Parade will perform Tuesday at the Music Farm, 32 Ann St., with You, Me and Everyone We Know and Select Start. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 the day of the show and are available online at www.etix.com.

Doors open at 6 p.m. Visit musicfarm.com or call 577-6989.

Earth Day Saturday at The Pour House PartySquad and South Carolina Lowcountry Environmental Education Programs (S.C. LEEP) will host a night of music Saturday at The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., in celebration of Earth Day, which is Friday. Local artists and tradesman will be displaying their work while an electronic music lineup consisting of several local and national artists perform, including The Polish Ambassador and Up Until Now. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door and are available at the door or online at etix. com. All proceeds will benefit S.C. LEEP. Visit www. charlestonpourhouse.com or call 571-4343.

MONDAY

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TUESDAY

$2 Smoked Brisket tacos

WEDNESDAY Ladies Night

Live music and dancing, drink specials for the ladies

THURSDAY 20% OFF Sushi 3 courses for $20

SATURDAY Half Price Bottles of wine!

Voted Best Tapas in Charleston!

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TONIGHT Calvin Taylor

DESCRIPTION: Calvin Taylor is a singer/guitarist who has played with BB King, Maurice Williams and Junior Walker. WHEN: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. WHERE: Alluette’s Jazz Cafe, 137 Calhoun St. PRICE: Free

Ann Caldwell with LooseFitt

DESCRIPTION: Classics performed by the local legend of jazz and blues vocals. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Leah Suarez Trio

DESCRIPTION: Vocalist Leah Suarez blends traditional jazz, folk and Latin music. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. WHERE: High Cotton, 199 E. Bay St. PRICE: Free

Rene Russell

DESCRIPTION: This guitarist/vocalist plays acoustic rock, pop, alternative, country and folk originals and covers. WHEN: 6:30-10:30 p.m. WHERE: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave.

Elise Testone

DESCRIPTION: A rock/R&B/soul/funk/jazz singer and musician. WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Fish, 442 King St. PRICE: Free

Folly Beach Bluegrass Society

DESCRIPTION: Bring your instrument and join in an open jam hoe-down. Bluegrass, folk, old-time, vintage country. WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Crab Shack, 26 Center St. PRICE: Free

Quentin Baxter Ensemble

DESCRIPTION: A jazz ensemble led by percussionist/composer/arranger/producer Quentin Baxter. WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Charleston Grill, 224 King St. PRICE: Free

Steve Carroll and The Bograts

DESCRIPTION: Irish sing-alongs and pub songs. WHEN: 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St. PRICE: Free

The Sirens

DESCRIPTION: A classic rock duo. WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: Wolf Track Inn, 1807 Parsonage Road.

The Secrets Band

DESCRIPTION: A funk/jazz band. WHEN: 9 p.m.-midnight WHERE: Rendezvous Bar and Grille, 7832 Rivers Ave. PRICE: Free

Professor Bottleneck and Shrimp City Slim

DESCRIPTION: Professor Bottleneck is a Euro-blues slide guitarist and vocalist. Shrimp City Slim is a local blues musician/ singer/songwriter. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Dunleavy’s Pub, 2213 Middle St. PRICE: Free

Da’Gullah Rootz

DESCRIPTION: This reggae band’s music has Ska, Rub-a-dub, Rockers and Dancehall flavors. WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, 2209 Middle Street PRICE: Free

Oscar Rivers Trio

DESCRIPTION: Alluette Cafe’s house jazz band. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Alluette’s Jazz Cafe, 137 Calhoun St. PRICE: Free

Taj Weekes and Adowa

DESCRIPTION: Reggae, with elements of acoustic roots rock and Afro-folk simplicity. WHEN: doors, 9 p.m.; show, 10 p.m. WHERE: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. PRICE: $12

Jamie Band

DESCRIPTION: Local alternative country band, headed by Jamie Resch. Special guests include Joel Hamilton and others. WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Road

PlaneJane

DESCRIPTION: Five vocalists and three multi-instrumentalists play funk tunes from different eras. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 644 Colman Blvd. PRICE: Free

Glen Templeton

DESCRIPTION: This country music singer is on a cross-country tour with his band. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Rivers Ave. PRICE: Free

FRIDAY David Patterson Ensemble

DESCRIPTION: Solo keyboard from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by acoustic jazz by local drummer David Patterson and company. WHEN: 6 p.m.-midnight WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Bill Howland

DESCRIPTION: A jazz pianist based in Charleston. WHEN: 6-9 p.m. WHERE: Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar, 386 King St. PRICE: Free

Gin House Boys

DESCRIPTION: Acoustic trio playing

rock and singing harmonies from the ’60s through today. WHEN: 6-9 p.m. WHERE: King Street Grille, 1291 Folly Road

Bil Krauss

DESCRIPTION: A musician, guitarist and entertainer. WHEN: 6:30-10:30 p.m. WHERE: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave.

Rene Russell

DESCRIPTION: This guitarist/vocalist plays acoustic rock, pop, alternative, country and folk originals and covers. WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m. WHERE: Southend Brewery & Smokehouse, 161 E. Bay St.

James Slater Trio

WHEN: 7-11 p.m. WHERE: High Cotton, 199 E. Bay St. PRICE: Free

Cotton Blue

DESCRIPTION: A blues band from Edisto Island. WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Aroma’s, 50 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Roaring ’20s Hot Jazz Dance Club

DESCRIPTION: Lindy hop and jazz dance lesson, followed by open dancing to the swing music of the Golden Age. Includes snacks, water and access to the “Blues Room.” Beginners welcome. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Spirit Moves Studio, 445 Savannah Hwy. PRICE: $5 FOR MORE INFO: 557-7690

Poison’D

DESCRIPTION: A Poison tribute band. Opener: Red White and Crue. WHEN: Doors, 8:30 p.m. WHERE: The Music Farm, 32 Ann St. PRICE: $10

Steve Carroll and The Bograts

DESCRIPTION: Irish sing-alongs and pub songs. WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St. PRICE: Free

Top Jimmy

DESCRIPTION: Classic rock. WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: Wolf Track Inn, 1807 Parsonage Rd.

Earth Day Musical celebration, benefit

DESCRIPTION: The Polish Ambassador, Up Until Now, Illy Walsh, Opus Magnum, Drew Story and B’Lamour will perform. WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. PRICE: $12

The Cool

DESCRIPTION: An alternative/rock/pop band based in Charleston. WHEN: 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sand Dollar Social Club, 7 Center St. PRICE: Free

Left Lane Closed

DESCRIPTION: A rock cover band. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road

The Specs

DESCRIPTION: Local melodic indie rock. WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Road

L Shape Lot

DESCRIPTION: An acoustic/bluegrass band led by a pair of singer/guitarists. WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, 1205 Ashley River Road PRICE: $5

Blue Mother Tupelo

DESCRIPTION: This husband-wife duo plays soulful, bluesy country-rock. Opener: Jeff Norwood. WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, 2209 Middle Street PRICE: $5

The Secrets

DESCRIPTION: A local funk/jazz/soul/R&B cover band. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Rivers Ave. PRICE: Free

Crashbox

DESCRIPTION: Alternative rock covers. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 644 Colman Blvd. PRICE: Free

Trickknee

DESCRIPTION: This pop/rock band does mostly modern covers and some originals. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

PlaneJane

DESCRIPTION: Five vocalists and three multi-instrumentalists play funk tunes from different eras. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Rivers Ave. PRICE: Free

SATURDAY ‘The American Roots Rally’

DESCRIPTION: Great American Taxi (featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon), Town Mountain and Flatt City will perform. WHEN: Deck opens at 4 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. WHERE: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. PRICE: $13-15

Lewis, Wiltrout and Gregory

DESCRIPTION: Keyboardist Gerald Gregory, saxophonist Robert Lewis and drummer Ron Wiltrout perform acoustic covers and originals. WHEN: 6 p.m.-midnight WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Lane Gregory and Bob Sachs

DESCRIPTION: A folk/Americana/bluegrass/Irish band. WHEN: 6:30-10:30 p.m. WHERE: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave.

Frank Duvall Trio

DESCRIPTION: An acoustic jazz trio that plays covers and originals. WHEN: 7-11 p.m. WHERE: High Cotton, 199 E. Bay St. PRICE: Free

DESCRIPTION: A Coldplay tribute band. WHEN: 8:30 p.m. WHERE: The Music Farm, 32 Ann St. PRICE: $8-10

Sarah Cole

DESCRIPTION: Blues/rock. WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: Wolf Track Inn, 1807 Parsonage Rd.

Cherry Bomb

DESCRIPTION: Cherry Bomb is making its first appearance at Midtown Bar and Grill. WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: Midtown Bar & Grill, 559 King St. PRICE: Free FOR MORE INFO: 737-4284 or http://cherrybombsc.com

Shane Clark Band

DESCRIPTION: This party band plays all styles of music, including ’60s, ’70s, soul, dance, funk, rock, blues and country. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road

Betsy Franck and The Bareknuckle Band

DESCRIPTION: This Athens, Ga.-based group mixes Blues guitar, solid bass lines, gospel/country vocals and rock and roll drumming. WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, 2209 Middle Street PRICE: $5

Kid Anthem w/ Genrevolta

DESCRIPTION: Punk rock. WHERE: Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Road.

Hed Shop Boys

DESCRIPTION: A classic rock/power pop/ Southern rock band based in Charleston. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Rivers Ave. PRICE: Free

Good Times

DESCRIPTION: An acoustic rock/country band from Augusta, Ga. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Fowler’s Mustache

DESCRIPTION: A local folk/groove/rock band. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 644 Colman Blvd. PRICE: Free

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SUNDAY

Leah Suarez Trio

DESCRIPTION: A jazz band based in Charleston. WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. WHERE: High Cotton, 199 E. Bay St. PRICE: Free

DESCRIPTION: This local vocalist performs jazz standards and Latin/Bossa Nova-influenced originals. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Dori Chitayat

Rotie

James Slater Duo

DESCRIPTION: A Spanish and Flamenco guitarist. WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. WHERE: Atlanticville Restaurant, 2063 Middle St. PRICE: Free

Abe White

WHEN: 4-8 p.m. WHERE: Alluette’s Jazz Cafe, 137 Calhoun St. PRICE: Free

Mary Edna Fraser and Roger Bellow

DESCRIPTION: Folk singer Mary Edna Fraser joins guitarist/vocalist Roger Bellow. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. WHERE: High Cotton, 199 E. Bay St. PRICE: Free

Jordan Gravel

DESCRIPTION: Classics performed by a solo jazz keyboardist. WHEN: 6-9 p.m. WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Bob Williams Duo

DESCRIPTION: This father/son duo performs classical, swing jazz, classic rock and modern arrangements. WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Charleston Grill, 224 King St. PRICE: Free

Jefferson Coker

DESCRIPTION: Coker’s music is a mix of blues, country, funk, Americana and jazz. WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Thirsty Turtle II, 1158 College Park Road

Fried Rainbow Trout

DESCRIPTION: Irish acoustic and folk music. WHEN: 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St. PRICE: Free

Trickknee

DESCRIPTION: An acoustic/pop/rock musician and singer who does covers and originals. WHEN: 7-10 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Quentin Baxter Ensemble

DESCRIPTION: A jazz ensemble led by percussionist/composer/arranger/producer Quentin Baxter. WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Charleston Grill, 224 King St. PRICE: Free

TUESDAY James Slater Trio

DESCRIPTION: A jazz band based in Charleston. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. WHERE: High Cotton, 199 E. Bay St. PRICE: Free

Mayday Parade

DESCRIPTION: A pop/punk rock band. Openers: You Me and Everyone We Know, and Select Start. WHEN: Doors, 6 p.m. WHERE: The Music Farm, 32 Ann St. PRICE: $15-$17

G. Malin Wagnon

DESCRIPTION: Acoustic music. WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Coconut Joe’s, 1120 Ocean Blvd.

Thai Tuesdays with AlgarRhythms

DESCRIPTION: Duo Jim and Whitt Algar of AlgarRhythms play a variety of hits ranging from Elvis to Eric Clapton. WHEN: 7-10 p.m. WHERE: Atlanticville Restaurant, 2063 Middle St. FOR MORE INFO: 883-9452 or http://atlanticville.net

Professor Bottleneck and Shrimp City Slim

DESCRIPTION: This pop/rock band does mostly modern covers and some originals. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Rivers Ave. PRICE: Free

DESCRIPTION: Professor Bottleneck is a Euroblues slide guitarist and vocalist. Shrimp City Slim is a local blues musician/singer/songwriter. WHEN: 8-11 p.m. WHERE: The Mill, 1026 E. Montague Ave. PRICE: Free

PlaneJane

61 Daze

DESCRIPTION: Five vocalists and three multiinstrumentalists play funk tunes from different eras. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

MONDAY

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy acoustic music from this duo. WHEN: 8:30 p.m.-midnight WHERE: The Strike Zone at Dorchester Lanes, 10015 Dorchester Road

Royal Tinfoil

DESCRIPTION: Acoustic/folk/jazz music. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. WHERE: High Cotton, 199 E. Bay St. PRICE: Free

DESCRIPTION: This duo performs “ragtimey, old-style country and blues with Southern influences,” on a variety of different, and even homemade, instruments. WHEN: 9 p.m. WHERE: The Tattooed Moose, 1137 Morrison Drive PRICE: Free

Keith Bruce

Ultraviolet Hippopotamus

Margaret Coleman and Wayne Dawes

DESCRIPTION: An acoustic singer/guitarist. WHEN: 6-9 p.m.

DESCRIPTION: A “progressive funktronica” band from Grand Rapids, Mich.

WHEN: Doors, 9 p.m.; show, 10 p.m. WHERE: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. PRICE: $6

Lindsay Holler

DESCRIPTION: This singer/guitarist and her band fuse Americana with gritty textures and dark lyrics. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, 1205 Ashley River Road

People Saturdays in

Trickknee Duo

DESCRIPTION: This pop/rock band does mostly modern covers and some originals. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road

WEDNESDAY Barn Jam

DESCRIPTION: Mac Leaphart, Adam Glover, Redd Wyne and Sean Waterman will perform. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. WHERE: Awendaw Green, 4879 Hwy 17 North PRICE: Free

Ann Caldwell and Larry Ford Trio

DESCRIPTION: Jazz and blues singer Ann Caldwell joins a jazz trio featuring vibraphone, bass and drums. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. WHERE: High Cotton, 199 E. Bay St. PRICE: Free R21-500355

WHERE: Local’s Bar, 1150 Queensborough Blvd. PRICE: Free

Aaron Levy

DESCRIPTION: Acoustic guitar. WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Coconut Joe’s, 1120 Ocean Blvd.

Keith Bruce

DESCRIPTION: An acoustic singer/guitarist. WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m. WHERE: Iacofano’s Italian Bar & Grill, 626 Coleman Blvd. PRICE: Free

Lowcountry Blues Club

DESCRIPTION: This weekly, rotating lineup of blues musicians showcases a variety of styles and talent. WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, 1205 Ashley River Road PRICE: Free

Home&Garden Sundays in

‘Jam for Japan’

DESCRIPTION: Elise Testone and Slanguage, Bill Jenkins and the Regrettables and Tyler Boone will perform. All proceeds will be donated to disaster relief efforts in Japan. WHEN: Doors, 8 p.m.; show, 9:30 p.m. WHERE: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. PRICE: $10

Henri Gates

DESCRIPTION: A folk/Indie/rock musician who performs originals and covers. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road

The Diesel Brothers

DESCRIPTION: This country/southern rock band does covers and originals. WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Flat Foot Floozies

DESCRIPTION: Acoustic, comedic ragtime. WHEN: 10 p.m. WHERE: Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Road

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JASON BENJAMIN

DJ JeffET spins at Refuel, a weekly brunch block party presented by The Becket Agency. Refuel features brunch (11 a.m.-3 p.m.) along with DJs and a bocce tournament from 2-7 p.m. It happens at Fuel, 211 Rutledge Ave. on Sundays.

DEVIN GRANT

Local band Leslie performs during its CD release party at the Music Farm last week.

The crowds filled up quickly at Refuel.

JASON BENJAMIN

PHOTOGRAPHS BY JASON BENJAMIN

JASON BENJAMIN

Bartender Jonathan Calo of the Speakeasy won Refuelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fat & Juicy mixology competition.

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Blessing of the Fleet: Sunday, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park

ALAN HAWES/STAFF

A procession heads down the pier (left). Southwood members Henri Gates (from left) Mitch Wetherington and Craig South perform (above. The crowd (below) enjoyed the festivities.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALAN HAWES/STAFF

Charleston Race Week

PROVIDED

Sponsor Vineyard Vines presents a special skateboard prize recognizing the team that was “most fun on and off the course” to Kristin Lane’s San Francisco-based “Brick House.” Lane is the first female skipper to win a major Melges 24 event in many years at Charleston Race Week.

PROVIDED

Race week’s famous chili fed hungry sailors as they cheered for their peers at the awards ceremony at Patriots Point.

PROVIDED

Los Angeles’s Alan Field accepts his award from the South Carolina Maritime Foundation.

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GRACE BEAHM/STAFF

Jeremy Hernandez and Alex Medlin dance to blues music played by members of the LowCountry Blues Club at Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ in West Ashley. On the cover: dancers Luis Boria and Laura Vega.

Step Backin

Century-olddancesarebecoming increasinglypopularwithCharleston’s youngprofessionals Read on, pages 18-19

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Step

Jennifer Petrillo and Stephen Duane dance The Charleston at the Roaring ’20s Hot Jazz Dance Club.

Backin

BY KRISTY CRUM

The Post and Courier

ancing is an important part of Charleston’s history. Prohibition-era flappers pounded out the dance steps of The Charleston inside the speakeasies and dance halls of its namesake. Today, these buildings are faded and cracked with the passing of time, but The Charleston and other social dances are still lighting up local dance floors. Nearly every night of the week, a restaurant, park or gym is transformed into a makeshift dance hall. Tables are pushed aside at Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ in West Ashley to make room for blues dancers. Sound systems, water coolers and fans are hauled into The Cathedral Church of St. Luke and St. Paul to accommodate swing dancers. Fishermen pack up their rods and reels and leave the Folly Beach Pier as shag dancers take over during a moonlight mixer. Salsa, contra dance and tango nights also color Charleston’s social dance scene. While social dances vary in style, they are characterized by patterned footwork and movements that form the basis of communication between two people, a “lead” and a “follow,” according to Tim Wisard, an instructor with Elite International Dance Studio. The dancers either hold hands, or place one hand on their partner’s shoulder or back. This connection is the basis of a wordless conversation, according to Frank Tobin, a local software engineer who reluctantly signed up for a ballroom sampler class to prepare for a friend’s wedding, and now rarely spends a night off the dance floor. The deep concentration of the dance sometimes results in an almost trance-like “high,” Tobin said. “When you’re both feeling the music strongly and that bass reverberation is going through you at the same time, there’s nothing like it. You’re not here anymore. You’re in the realm of the music at that point.” A self-proclaimed “computer geek,” Tobin never imagined the effect his first ballroom dance class would have on him. “It lit a fire in me. It taught me how to let music affect me physically. Most people will tap their feet when they hear music because they feel something and want to react to it. But they stop there because they don’t realize what other movements are available.” Dance steps, designed specifically to fit certain genres of music, serve as a guide to responding to different rhythms and emotions within a song.

Duane and Carly Altizer demonstrate a Lindy hop step during a lesson at the Roaring ’20s Hot Jazz Dance Club. PHOTOGRAPHS BY GRACE BEAHM/STAFF

Dancers move to blues music played by members of the LowCountry Blues Club at Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ in West Ashley. swing dancers. “Music is like waves of water moving through the air. “I take pride in the fact that the dances and steps You can either surrender to it and bob up and down in sync with the ocean, or you can ignore it and just splash that were being used in Charleston in the early 1900s around in the water. But that wastes a lot of energy, and got put into the Lindy hop, thereby having a big influence on the style of jazz dancing and jazz music. I’ve you miss out on a great experience,” Tobin said. set up this club in hopes of preserving the dance and Most social dances are easy to learn due to the simthe music as an integral part of Charleston’s history,” plicity of basic steps, the guidance of an experienced he said. partner and a community of social dancers whose Lindy hoppers cannot help but feel the carelove of throwing their latest moves around the free, fun vibe of the Roaring ’20s within the dance floor is only surpassed by their passion dance, eventually transforming even the most for sharing this experience with newcomers, withdrawn individual into an energetic dancer. said Stephen Duane, creative director of the One glance at Duane in his club makes it hard recently established Roaring ’20s Hot Jazz to believe he has ever been anything other than Dance Club. the suspender- and fedora-clad jazz enthusiast Duane is convinced that anyone can learn DANCE the Lindy hop, an eight-count swing dance VIDEO & chatting excitedly about his latest discovery of big band tunes. But that hasn’t always been the characterized by high-energy steps and exPHOTOS case. pressive movements. “Before I started dancing Lindy hop, I kept “Rhythm can be learned, and in essence, I be- See more lieve I could have someone dancing Lindy hop photos and my personality bottled up; I was in a shell,” he footage of said. “I wished that people could tell I was rein 10 minutes. Just learn the basic pulse and the dancers ally fun and outgoing, but I didn’t know how to rhythm, and you can start dancing,” he said. in action on express that. I wasn’t good at conversation and Duane has a way of taking difficult, comcharleston plex techniques and simplifying them into scene.com going out. But dancing brought out my personality and developed my outgoing self.” concepts that can even be grasped by chiland post Each style of social dance draws something dren, as evidenced by the perfect swing-outs andcourier. different out of the dancer. As the “yoga” of soand shim shams of his 8- and 9-year-old com. cial dance, blues dancing allows for deep constudents who can be seen around the club on centration on connections, according to Aaron occasion. “Rat” Barse, a graphic design student at the Art InstiEvery Friday, Duane teaches a Lindy hop lesson at tute of Charleston, and a frequent blues dancer. Spirit Moves, the current “home” of the Roaring ’20s Blues dancers often close their eyes, shifting focus Hot Jazz Dance Club. to the center of the body, the breathing patterns of a And then the party begins. Swinging jazz music fills the studio, which is always partner, the subtleties within the music and the feel of decorated according to that night’s theme. Movies are the dance floor, he said. For Barse, there’s no other feeling that compares to a projected onto the back wall, an artist paints elaborate designs on dancers’ faces and decked-out partiers good blues dance. “You get off the dance floor, and you’re on such a grab a partner and start stomping out the jazzy beats. high because you’ve never felt anything like that beAs a sixth-generation Charlestonian and grandson fore. It’s like a drug; you get addicted and just have to of a big band musician, Duane couldn’t be happier keep going back for more.” than when he’s surrounded by Dixieland music and

If you go Charleston Swing Dance Association

WHEN: Series lesson, 6-7 p.m.; beginner lesson, 7-8 p.m.; open dancing, 8-11 p.m. Saturdays. WHERE: Hazel Parker Playground, 70 East Bay St. COST: $3-$10.

Charleston Rugcutters

WHEN: Swing/ballroom lesson, 7-8 p.m.; open dancing, 8-10 p.m. first and third Tuesdays. WHERE: Cathedral of St. Luke and St. Paul, 126 Coming St. COST: $5.

Roaring ’20s Hot Jazz Dance Club

WHEN: Lesson, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; open dancing, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Fridays. WHERE: Spirit Moves Studio, 445 Savannah Highway in West Ashley COST: $5-$8.

Blues Dancing

WHEN: 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesdays. WHERE: Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, 1205 Ashley River Road, West Ashley. COST: Free.

Salsa Night w/DJ E1 Armando Diaz

WHEN: Lesson, 9 p.m.; open dancing, 10 p.m. Saturdays. WHERE: Pilots Lounge and Bistro, 950 Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville. COST: $5-$8.

Latin Night w/DJs Luigi and Leo

WHEN: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays. WHERE: The Hippodrome, 360 Concord St. COST: Free-$8.

Salsa Night w/DJs Luigi and Leo

WHEN: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Thursdays. WHERE: Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St. COST: $5.

Shaggin’ on the Pier

WHEN: 7-11 p.m. April 22, May 13, June 3 and 24, July 15, Aug. 12, Sept. 2, Sept. 23, Oct. 7. WHERE: Folly Beach Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave. COST: $10.

Contra Dancing

WHEN: 8 p.m. first and third Fridays. Check ecmm.biz/contra for changes. WHERE: Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. COST: $8.

Charleston Argentine Tango Society

WHEN: Lesson, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; open dancing, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays. WHERE: MUSC Main Aerobics Studio, 45 Courtenay Drive. COST: Free.

Ballroom Dance Club

WHEN: Lesson, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; open dancing, 8:30-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. WHERE: 1632 Ashley Hall Road, West Ashley. COST: $5-$8.

Studios offering social dance lessons and practice sessions

◗ Elite International Studio: 654-1011 or

elitedancecharleston.com.

◗ Fred Astaire Dance Studio: 763-1986,

884-3297 or www.fadscharleston.com.

◗ Arthur Murray Dance Studio: 571-2183

or arthurmurraychs.com.

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Kanpai Japanese Restaurant: A Toast To Nippon BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI

JIM PARKER/STAFF

Special to The Post and Courier

anpai Japanese Restaurant is at 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., a location that has not seen great success. Pho Bac had a short lease on the classic Vietnamese pho appetite. Sushi Haru never resonated with the sushi aficionados. In five years, this location has been home to four Asian restaurants. Kanpai Japanese Restaurant may be the toast of the town. Taking its name from the Japanese for “cheers,” this r and r — rice and raw fish — restaurant offers an authentic taste of the flavors of the Land of the Rising Sun. For us, the first indicator of success was the number of Japanese guests enjoying dinner. Kanpai retains the footprint of the former occupants but has been treated to a fresh coat of paint, a streamlined arrangement of tables and strategically placed norens. Splashes of red in both lacquerware and samurai swords surround the kitchen. This traditional color used to expel demons in Japan manifests its power in Kanpai’s minimalist space. Kanpai has menu offerings not seen at all the sushi spots around town. Its chef has demonstrated creativity and skill in crafting a menu of Japanese classics along with modern expressions of other Asian culinary kin. A house specialty is a potato croquette ($4.95). Why the interest in mashed potatoes? Not sure. But do try the karaage ($6.75). This dish of boneless, skinless chicken pieces marinated in ginger and lemon and fried to a crisp finish marries our love affair for wings with a distinctive Asian touch. The calamari ($4.95) is a

restaurant review

CUISINE: Japanese. CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite. LOCATION: 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite B-9, Mount Pleasant (Fairmont Shopping Center). PHONE: 884-4227. HOURS: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 4:30-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 4:30-10 p.m. FOOD: ★★★ ATMOSPHERE: ★★½ SERVICE: ★★★ COSTS: Appetizers $3.50-$7.95, sushi appetizers $5.95$8.25, salads $3.95-$4.50, rice and noodle dishes $6.95$9.95, hibachi $10.95-$15.95, nigiri $30MP; gunkan $4.25-$4.50, rolls $3.50-$12.25, sushi entrees $16.99$22.99. Desserts $2.50-$5.95. Daily specials. Lunch $7.50-$10.95 PRICE: $-$$$ VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Yes. BAR: Beer, wine, sake, sake cocktails. DECIBEL LEVEL: Quiet. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes. PARKING: Yes. OTHER: Outdoor tables, carry-out, daily specials. www. kanpai-komatsus.com. Facebook.

step above the usual for this ubiquitous dish. Here, the crusted rings and tentacles are flash-fried and served with a French-based aioli seasoned with Thai chili sauce and drizzled with basil oil. The perfect bar food for a cold Sapporo. Tataki (finely chopped) of

beef or tuna ($7.95) shine with truffle oil; sushi gets the carpaccio ($8) treatment: fanning thin slices of raw fish sprinkled with the bright zest of lime. Nigiri ($3-$4.75) feature shrimp with their heads on and umi, toro, matsubagani, all market price.

Here you will find fukujinzuke pickles served with classic Japanese curry ($8.95). The pickles, whose name translates into Seven Lucky Gods, feature seven vegetables in a soy-based sauce. Curry came to Japan via the British and is more roux-like than Indian-influ-

enced curries. The cult of ramen has not grasped the Lowcountry with its noodle-slurping ways but the version at Kanpai will insidiously work its way into your culinary “platelist” and you will be finding a way to eat it once a week. The tonkatsu ramen ($8.50) is pork bone-based. This is not your standard dorm noodle. The broth is traditionally made for 60 hours. There is no indication that Kanpai’s is classic in that respect but its milky color assures you that bones were boiled; and fat, marrow and collagen emulsified to form the elixir of pork, spinach, enoki and scallions. Kanpai also offers gunkan or battleship rolls ($4.25$4.50), so named because the nori forms a cup for ingredients that may roll out or off the rice. Inquiring palates can sample kurage or jelly fish ($4.50) and connoisseurs can add uzura or quail eggs ($1) to their sushi. Rolls can be fabricated with nori or soy paper ($1

up-charge) and run the gamut from thin hosomaki style to Baroque layers of shrimp, rib-eye, avocado, daikon, ginger, tobiko and scallions ($8.50). Entrees are served with your choice of house salad or miso soup. Daily specials are listed on a chalkboard and Kanpai offers an extensive dessert menu. Tempura classics of fried cheesecake ($4.95) and fried ice cream ($5.50) are served along with mochi ($2.50) and bananas Foster ($5.95). Service is polite and wellinformed. The kitchen demonstrates talent above the rank and file explosion of sushi and Japanese restaurants that we have witnessed with this genre over the last two years. The kitchen borrows from Korea, Thailand, France and Italy and executes with a well-schooled hand. We raise a glass of Sapporo to Kanpai and say “cheers.” Reach Deidre Schipani at dschipani@postandcourier. com

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BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI

Special to The Post and Courier

Foodie walk

The Upper King Design District Walk takes place 5-8 p.m. today. Foodies may want to check out the new Osteria La Bottiglia at 420 King St. featuring the culinary talents of Massimiliano Sarrocchi serving food and wine. And let your tastebuds do the walking as you stroll by Juanita Greenberg’s, Halls Chophouse, Closed for Business, Monza, Fish, OKu and La Fourchette.

Keep on truckin’

The Little Blue Brunch Truck is taking it to the streets, vegan-style. Chef Ambergre Sloan is venturing into Charleston neighborhoods this spring for a series of events, catering services and private parties. The Blue Truck debuted at Mixson in early 2011, and the Little Blue Brunch Truck continues to establish curbside cooking and its signature Diggity Doughnuts as staples within the local food scene. The Little Blue Brunch Truck travels around the Holy City during the week, returning to The Barn at Mixson in Park Circle each Sunday for brunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. You can follow the Little Blue Brunch Truck online ANDREW STEPHEN CEBULKA on Facebook for locations and hours. Oak Steakhouse, 17 Broad St., will open early April 24 for an Easter Sunday Supper, including steak and eggs, sliced leg of lamb and more. Make reservations by calling 722-4220. Power lunch launch The King Street Marketing and seasonal ingredients Group and the Hall famwill feature Jim Newsome, sandwich. along with raising the bar ily are launching “Small president and CEO of the Guests can make reservaBusiness Lunch at Halls,” a State Ports Authority. Tick- tions by calling 722-4220 or for himself and his team. forum for business leaders ets are available at www. online through OpenTable. Poogan’s Porch is at 72 that will be held the first smallbusinesslunchathalls. Oak Steakhouse at 17 Broad Queen St. 577-2337. Thursday of each month. com. Halls Chophouse is at St. New brunch options The events will be ticketed, 434 King St. Cuban restaurant El Bohio with a maximum of seating Poogan’s update Easter supper has introduced a specialty for 50 attendees at $28 per Poogan’s Porch has introSunday brunch along with person. Parking is included Oak Steakhouse will open duced its new spring menu live music on its newly in the ticket price. Each lun- early Sunday for an Easter filled with Lowcountry expanded patio. Brunch cheon will feature a speaker Sunday Supper. From noon- favorites and some eclectic service will now be offered and special lunch prepared surprises. Chef Dan Doyle 8 p.m., Oak will feature its 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays. by Halls Chophouse chef has refined the menu at regular menu along with Pork belly biscuits, anyone? Matthew Niessner. Poogan’s, keeping fan fasteak and eggs, sliced leg of The launch event May 5 vorites and using more local Vegetarian stuffed French lamb and a Monte Cristo

toast, homemade granola along with sangria, Mojitos, Mimosas and Bellinis, plus grass-fed beef from Legare Farms and baked goods from Ashley Bakery are keeping it local at El Bohio. Live music on the patio every Sunday noon-3 p.m. El Bohio is at 1977 Maybank Highway and is open seven days a week. Brunch is served on Sundays only. www.charlestonpourhouse. com/el_bohio.html

Slow Food potluck

The Charleston chapter of Slow Food welcomes spring cuisine with a potluck dinner on 5-8 p.m. Saturday. Celebrate local food traditions and community appreciation at the “Bring-YourOwn-Dish-to-Share Potluck Dinner” at Crosby’s Dock, 2223 Folly Road, James Island. There is no charge to attend, but guests are encouraged to bring one fresh, seasonal dish to share with the group and their own beverages. For details about the “Potluck Dinner” or to learn more about Slow Food Charleston, email info@ slowfoodcharleston.org.

Dinner with Thomas

The best of the Upcountry and Lowcountry of South Carolina will team up for a special dinner featuring Thomas Creek Brewery beers and Old Village Post House cuisine on Wednesday. The brewery, founded in 1998, produces eight award-winning craft beers. Executive chef Frank Lee and chef de Cuisine Bryan Lindsay have created a three-course menu complete with beer pairings by Wine and Beverage Director Patrick Emerson. The Old Village Post House team will be joined by Thomas Creek Sales Director Katie Barnes, who will share information about the brewery and provide tasting notes for each course. The full menu is available online. This event begins at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is $48 plus

tax and gratuity. Seating is limited. Reservations can be made by calling 388-8935. The Old Village Post House is at 101 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant. Visit www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com.

Raining Cosmic Dogs

Jack’s Cosmic Dogs universe has exploded. The next landing site of Jack’s Cosmic Dogs will be in West Ashley this June. Construction has started at 817 St. Andrews Blvd., at the old Busy B Florist location. Jack Hurley will partner with Dave and Chrissy Lorenz. Jack’s Cosmic Dogs will be barking by early summer.

Accent on S’ville

Accent on Wine and More has opened at 132 South Main St. in Summerville. Located “On the Square,” Stephane and Christine Peltier (he the former Master Sommelier at the Woodlands Inn) pour 30 wines by the glass and operate a retail shop along with cheese and charcuterie plates and a variety of entremets (sweets), including Christophe Chocolates of Mount Pleasant and Charleston. They are open Monday-Wednesday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m-9 p.m.

Piece of the pie

Amalfi’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria has opened in Mount Pleasant in the Belle Hall Shopping Center. It is at Suite 664E Long Point Road. 793-4265. www.amalfisofmountpleasant.com. It formerly was on Spring Street in downtown Charleston until a fire closed the operation at that location.

Mediterranean magic

The Lemon Grove Grill has opened at 1014 Fort Johnson Road on James Island. Dinner is served Monday through Saturday beginning at 5 p.m. It is owned by Ali Aydin. On the menu: house-made pastas, steaks, chops, seafood. 2256698.

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Southern blue-plate specials in Mount Pleasant if you go

fried okra, collard greens, or redskin potato salad. These are generous portions — the WHAT: Palmetto Grille. t may resemble a beach boneless chicken breast plate WHERE: 1909 U.S. Hwy. 17 shack, but the Palmetto contains two pieces, and the North, Suite V, Mount PleasGrille is more of a bluecountry fried steak is deliant. plate joint, the sort of place cately breaded and coated in PHONE: 606-2011. to fill up on fried chicken pepper gravy. HOURS: 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. rather than cool, breezy fare. Mon.-Fri.; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.Otherwise, the Heinz 57 The restaurant opened in burger ($8.99) is a big, ole’ Sun. September at the Sweetgrass mess, loaded up with chili, Corners Shopping Center, coleslaw, grilled onions, the Palmetto Grille is planclose to the Isle of Palms Swiss cheese, and obviously, connector and U.S. Highway ning to begin serving dinner a generous application of soon. 17 in Mount Pleasant. It’s Heinz 57 sauce. This halfHere’s hoping they stick to pounder just might soak wrapped in light, teal colors, with a scaled, makeshift tin the same formula: a menu through the soft roll and end roof jutting from one of the centering upon Southern up wetting your fingertips, blue-plate specials. Because walls. a small bother, really. The Starting early for breakfast they do it very, very well. Global Warming burger Take a gander: fried chick- ($8.99), meanwhile, gathers (consider the Palmetto Pie, a substantial meal of bacon, en, smothered pork chops, chili, jalapenos, chopped onmeatloaf, boneless chicken ham, sausage, onions, pepions and pepper jack cheese, breasts or country fried pers, home fries, plus four while the Toadstool ($8.99) eggs scrambled together), the steak in gravy. Each costs is capped with marinated $8.99, and comes with three and grilled Portobello mushrestaurant closes following lunch by the midafternoon. sides. Like the creamy, baked rooms and sun-dried tomato macaroni and cheese, or the aioli. But check again come May;

BY ROB YOUNG

Special to The Post and Courier

PROVIDED

Crudo di Pesce at Trattoria Lucca.

Lucca’s crudo It’s good if you can catch it on the menu

the chef pointed out the attributes of both. Vedrinsky knows his flaWHAT: Crudo di Pesce. rudo is, simply put, WHERE: Trattoria Lucca, 41-A vors and is passionate about the Italian version of Bogard St., Charleston. the way they work together. sashimi. It’s a dish Much like the wrong choice HOW MUCH: $12. that features the freshest raw in wine can ruin your meal, fish, dressed very simply to he says, the wrong oil or vinannounced on the restaufeature top quality ingredi- rant’s Twitter account, @ egar can clash with a crudo ents. and disturb the delicate baltrattorialucca. That is the The Crudo at Trattoria ance of flavors. fun of this restaurant, in Lucca is some of the best He finds much of his my opinion. You don’t althat I have ever eaten. ways know what is going to product from distributors The night that I was there, be available, but you always in New York, and hopes the Ken Vedrinksy had a verchoices he comes to love will know that it is going to be million snapper crudo. be available when he orders fresh. The snapper, apparently, next. Trattoria Lucca is The crudo has amazing had shown up at the back run much like a restaurant heat from calabrese childoor only a few hours before ies, and was topped with that you would find in Italy. dinner service began. What’s on the menu is ofgoodies such as small bites This is one of those dishes of artichoke, perfect salt, ten what is found that day, that won’t always be on the crunchy celery and beautiful the menu changes during menu, and you hope that service when he runs out of cauliflower. you’ll be lucky enough to something, menu’s are reEvery ingredient is well get when you go to Lucca for thought out in this dish, as printed as diners are enjoydinner. ing their food, and the chef it has to be. I was invited to I have noticed that some- try the fish sauce and the loves to share his passion times the crudo is vinegar on their own, while with his guests. BY ANGEL POWELL

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‘Conspirator’: An absorbing Civil War drama

BY ANN HORNADAY

The Washington Post

movie review

or several years now, Robin Wright has been delivering small but indelible performances in movies that usually feature her as a supporting player. In “The Conspirator,” Robert Redford’s absorbing if puzzling Civil War-era drama, Wright announces in no uncertain terms that she is back and more than ready for her close-up. Wright plays Mary Surratt, who in 1865 was accused of conspiring with John Wilkes Booth and others to assassinate Abraham Lincoln and mount a coup against members of his Cabinet, including Vice President Andrew Johnson. When she was hanged a few months later, Surratt went down in history as the first woman to be executed by the U.S. government, made all the more notable by doubts as to her guilt in ensuing years. The historical consensus has since concluded that Surratt, who ran the boarding house where many of the conspirators met and whose son John was a Confederate spy and crony of Booth’s, was indeed guilty. But for there to be a movie, Redford must play up the ambiguity. In “The Conspirator,” he portrays Surratt as a pious Catholic, devoted mother and, finally, martyr to overreaching military powers eager to trample on constitutional rights and due process in order to exact revenge in a domestic war on terror. If that rhetoric sounds familiar, it’s on purpose: Redford clearly intends “The Conspirator” to be an Iraq War allegory, right down to the Abu Ghraib-like bags the Feds put over Surratt’s head while she’s locked up in a military prison. But the drama works best when

★★★ (of 5)

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Robin Wright and James McAvoy in a scene from “The Conspirator.” Redford sticks to the story — little known over the years — which grows only more piquant when Surratt is defended by the former Union soldier Frederick Aiken (James McAvoy). Handsomely produced, its characters often bathed in beams of diaphanous, dustinfused light, “The Conspirator” features outstanding performances in roles that, while drawn from history, have clearly been shaped to resonate with recent public figures. Kevin Kline’s war secretary Edwin Stanton bears an uncanny resemblance to Donald Rumsfeld (right down to the wire-rim glasses). Danny Huston, as the Union prosecutor, could be quoting from the major works of John Yoo and David Addington as he justifies trying civilians and limiting rules of evidence in a military court. But the prime reason to see “The Conspirator” is Wright, who refuses to soften

Surratt’s prickly character despite Redford’s attempts to make her a victim. With her hair darkened and severely pulled back, her face a mask of stony implacability, Wright delivers a simple, unshowy performance that never begs for the audience’s sympathy. That can’t be said of Redford, who as a liberal reconciliationist to the end, tortures history and meaning himself. At one point, Surratt, whose staunch support of the Confederacy is indisputable, tells Aiken that they were both fighting for something larger than themselves. “We’re the same,” she says. Well, no. He was fighting to preserve the Union and she supported those who wanted to destroy it to preserve their right to enslave people. Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, “The Conspirator” illuminates a fascinating chapter of an era that, 150 year later, still transfixes, confounds and divides us.

DIRECTOR: Robert Redford. STARRING: James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Tom Wilkinson, Kevin Kline, Colm Meaney, Alexis Bledel, Evan Rachel Wood. RATED: PG-13 for brief vulgar language, brief bloody violence, adult themes. RUN TIME: 2 hours, 3 minutes. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www. charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film.

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AFRICAN CATS G

Azalea Square: Today: 1:35, 4:20, 6:55, 9:25 Cinebarre: Today: 1, 4, 7:25, 10:10 Citadel: Today-Thurs, April 28: 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 9:55 James Island 8: Today-Sun: 1:40, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 Mon-Thurs, April 28: 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, April 28: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45 Regal 18: Today: 1:15, 3:55, 7:15, 9:50

This Disney nature documentary follows two cat families as they struggle to survive in Africa.

Citadel: Fri-Thurs, April 28: 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:05, 9:10

HOP ★★★ PG

ARTHUR PG-13

A drunken millionaire risks his inheritance when he fall for a waitress.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:10, 3:55, 7:05, 9:35 Cinebarre: Today: 1:05, 4:05, 7:35, 10:20 Citadel: Today-Thurs, April 28: 12:05, 2:25, 4:50, 7:25, 9:50 Northwoods: Today: 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:45 Fri-Thurs, April 28: 12:20, 5, 7:20 Regal 18: Today: 2:20, 5:10, 8 Terrace: Today: 1:20, 4, 7:05, 9:30

BARBER OF SEVILLE NR

Metropolitan Opera simulcast.

James Island 8: Tue: 2

BARNEY’S VERSION ★★★ R

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

Terrace: Today: 4:25

BATTLE: LOS ANGELES ★★ PG-13

Aliens invade the City of Angels.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:20, 4:05, 6:45, 9:20

BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON ★ PG-13

Martin Lawrence stars in the third installment of the Big Momma’s series.

Azalea Square: Today: 2:15, 5:05, 7:40

BORN TO BE WILD IMAX G

IMAX documentary filmed in Borneo showing the bond between humans and animals.

Citadel: Today: 11:40, 12:50, 2, 3:10, 4:20, 5:20, 7 Fri-Thurs, April 28: 11:40, 2, 4:20

The Easter Bunny’s son sets out to pursue his dreams.

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James McAvoy (left) and Tom Wilkinson in a scene from “The Conspirator.”

THE CONSPIRATOR ★★★★ PG-13

Robert Redford directs this film about Mary Surratt, the only woman charged as a co-conspirator in the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. See the review on Page 23.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:15, 4, 7, 9:50 Citadel: Today-Thurs, April 28: 1, 4, 7, 9:35 Terrace: Today: 1:45, 4:15, 7:10, 9:25 Fri-Thurs, April 28: 2, 4:25, 7:15, 9:25

THE CONCERT PG-13 A French film about a former orchestra conductor fired for hiring Jewish musicians who decides to form his own orchestra of misfits. Terrace: Today: 2, 7, 9:15

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID 2: RODRICK RULES ★★ PG Zachary Gordon returns as Greg Heffley, a seventh-grader dealing with all the trials and tribulations of middle school.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:05, 3:25 Citadel: Today: 12:20, 2:35, 4:45, 7:10 Hwy. 21: Today-Sun and Thurs, April 28: 9:40 James Island 8: Today: 2, 4:25, 7:05, 9:25 Fri-Sun: 2 Northwoods: Today: 12:25, 2:30, 4:40, 7, 9:15 Regal 18: Today: 1:55, 4:05, 7:10, 9:25

HANNA ★★★★ PG-13

Azalea Square: Today: 1:05, 3:10, 5:25, 7:35, 9:40 Cinebarre: Today: 1:40, 4:15, 7, 9:30 Citadel: Today-Thurs, April 28: noon, 2:05, 4:10, 7, 9:20 Hwy 21: Today: 8 James Island 8: Today: 1:45, 4:10, 7, 9:20 Fri-Sun: 1:45, 4:10, 6:45, 9:05 Mon-Thurs, April 28: 4:10, 6:45, 9:05 Northwoods: Today: 12:10, 1, 3:05, 5:10, 7:15, 9:20 Fri-Thurs, April 28: 12:10, 3:05, 5:10, 7:15, 9:20 Regal 18: Today: 2:30, 5:15, 8:05

INSIDIOUS PG-13 Dark spirits haunt a family’s home.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:55, 4:15, 7:25, 9:45 Cinebarre: Today: 1:20, 4:30, 7:50, 10:30 Citadel: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:30, 9:55 Fri-Thurs, April 28: 5, 9:55 Hwy. 21: Fri-Sun and Thurs, April 28: 9:55 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, April 28: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:40 Regal 18: Today: 1:35, 4:20, 6:55, 9:40

JANE EYRE ★★★★ PG-13 Film version of Charlotte Bronte’s gothic romance about a poor governess who enter into the service of a mysterious man. Stars Mia Wasikowska.

Terrace: Today: 1:30, 4:30, 7:25, 9:35 Fri-Thurs, April 28: 1:30, 4, 7, 9:10

LIMITLESS ★★ PG-13

A man (Bradley Cooper) discovers a drug that gives him almost supernatural abilities. Azalea Square: Today: 6:55, 9:25 Cinebarre: Today: 1:15, 4:10, 7:20, 10 Citadel: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:55 Fri-Thurs, April 28: 12:30, 2:45, 7:20 James Island 8: Today: 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:40 Fri-Sun: 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45 Mon-Thurs, April 28: 4:30, 7:20, 9:45 Northwoods: Today: 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30 Regal 18: Today: 1:05, 4:25, 7, 9:45

A girl is raised to become an assassin and sent out on her first mission.

THEATERS

Azalea Square, 215 Azalea Square Blvd., Summerville, 821-8000 | Cinebarre, 963 Houston-Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 884-7885 | Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with IMAX, 2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 556-4629 | Highway 21 Drive In, Beaufort, 8464500 | James Island 8, Folly and Central Park Rd., 795-9499 | Hippodrome, 360 Concord St., Suite 100, 724-9132 | Cinemark Movies 8, 4488 Ladson Rd., Summerville, 800-326-3264 (dial 1415#) | Palmetto Grande, U.S. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, 216TOWN | Regal Cinemas 18, 2401 Mall Drive, North Charleston, 529-1946 | Terrace, 1956-D Maybank Hwy., 762-9494 | Ivanhoe Cinema 4, Walterboro, 549-6400 | Northwoods Stadium Cinemas, 2181 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston, 518-6000

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THE LINCOLN LAWYER ★★ R

Azalea Square, 215 Azalea Square Blvd., Summerville, 821-8000 | Cinebarre, 963 Houston-Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 884-7885 | Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with IMAX, 2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 556-4629 | Highway 21 Drive In, Beaufort, 846-4500 | James Island 8, Folly and Central Park Rd., 795-9499 | Hippodrome, 360 Concord St., Suite 100, 724-9132 | Cinemark Movies 8, 4488 Ladson Rd., Summerville, 800-326-3264 (dial 1415#) | Palmetto Grande, U.S. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, 216-TOWN | Regal Cinemas 18, 2401 Mall Drive, North Charleston, 529-1946 | Terrace, 1956-D Maybank Hwy., 762-9494 | Ivanhoe Cinema 4, Walterboro, 549-6400 | Northwoods Stadium Cinemas, 2181 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston, 518-6000

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

Azalea Square: Today: 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10 Cinebarre: Today: 12:55, 3:55, 7:45, 10:40 Citadel: Today: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 FriThurs, April 28: noon, 5, 10 James Island 8: Today: 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:40 FriThurs, April 28: 4:15, 7, 9:40 Regal 18: Today: 1:10, 4:40, 7:20, 10:05

*MADEA’S BIG HAPPY FAMILY PG-13

When Madea’s niece receives bad news about her health, the family gathers around her.

Citadel: Fri-Thurs, April 28: noon, 1, 2:20, 3:20, 4:40, 5:40, 7, 7:50, 9:20, 10 Hwy. 21: Fri-Sun and Thurs, April 28: 8 James Island 8: Fri-Sun: 1:30, 4, 7:05, 9:40 Mon-Thurs, April 28: 4, 7:05, 9:40 Northwoods: Fri-Thurs, April 28: 12:10, 1, 2:30, 3:15, 4:50, 5:30, 7:05, 7:50, 9:20, 10

*MIRAL PG-13

An orphaned Palestinian girl becomes involved in the ArabIsraeli conflict.

Terrace: Fri-Thurs, April 28: 1:35, 4:05, 7:10, 9:30

RED RIDING HOOD ★½ PG-13

Amanda Seyfried stars in this retelling of the fairy tale.

Regal 18: Today: 1:50, 4:55, 7:25, 9:55

RIO ★★★★ G

A small-town bird sets off for an adventure in Rio de Janeiro.

Azalea Square: Today: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30 Azalea Square 3D: Today: 1, 1:30, 3:15, 3:45, 5:30, 6, 7:45, 8:15, 10, 10:30 Cinebarre 3D: Today: 1:35, 4:20, 7:05, 9:35 Citadel: Today-Thurs, April 28: 1, 3:30, 5:45, 8:05 Citadel 3D: Today-Thurs, April 28: noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:10 Hwy. 21: Today-Sun and Thurs, April 28: 8 James Island 8 3D: Today: 2, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30 FriSun: 2, 4:20, 6:50, 9:10 Mon-Thurs, April 28: 4:20, 6:50, 9:10 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, April 28: 1:10, 3:20, 5:30, 8:05 Northwoods 3D: Today-Thurs, April 28: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30

THEATERS

Note: Dates and times are subject to change. Call the theater to make sure times are correct.

DIMENSION FILMS-THE WEINSTEIN COMPANY, GEMMA LA MANA/AP

Courteney Cox is shown in a scene from the horror film “Scream 4.” Regal 18: Today: 1:30, 4:30, 7:15, 9:40 Regal 18 3D: Today: 1, 2, 3:50, 5, 6:45, 7:45, 9:10, 10:10

SCREAM 4 ★★ R

Ghostface Killer is back in the latest installment of Wes Craven’s horror series.

Azalea Square: Today: 2, 2:30, 4:25, 4:55, 7:20, 7:50, 9:45, 10:15 Cinebarre: Today: 1:25, 4:30, 7:30, 10:05 Citadel: Today: 12:15, 1:15, 2:35, 3:35, 4:55, 5:55, 7:15, 8:15, 9:50 Fri-Thurs, April 28: 12:15, 1:15, 2:35, 3:35, 4:55, 7:15, 8:15, 9:50 Hippodrome: Today: 7:30, 9:45 Fri: 7, 9:15 Sat: 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:15 Sun: 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45 Mon-Thurs, April 28: 7:30, 9:45 James Island 8: Today-Sun: 1:35, 4:20, 7:30, 10 Mon-Thurs, April 28: 4:20, 7:30, 10 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, April 28: 12:30, 1:15, 3, 3:50, 5:30, 7:10, 8:15, 9:45 Regal 18: Today: 1:05, 1:45, 4:15, 4:45, 7, 7:30, 9:30, 10

SOUL SURFER ★★★ PG A teenager continues to surf after losing her arm in a shark attack.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:25, 4:10, 7:10, 9:55 Cinebarre: Today: 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 9:50 Citadel: Today-Thurs, April 28: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:40 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, April 28: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 Regal 18: Today: 1:20, 4, 6:50, 9:35

SOURCE CODE ★★★ PG-13 A government experiment enables a man to cross over into someone else’s identity during the last minutes of his life.

Azalea Square: Today: 12:55, 3:05, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05 Cinebarre: Today: 1:45, 4:35, 7:15, 9:45 Citadel: Today: 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 7:20, 9:45 FriThurs, April 28: 2:25, 7:20 Hwy 21: Today: 9:50 James Island 8: Today-Sun: 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 9:55 Mon-Thurs, April 28: 4:35, 7:20, 9:55 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, April 28: 12:20, 2:35, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40 Regal 18: Today: 1:25, 3:45, 6:45, 9:15

SUCKER PUNCH ★★★ PG-13 A girl copes with being institutionalized by using her imagination. Citadel: Today: 9:40 Citadel IMAX: Today: 8:15 Fri-Thurs, April 28: 7, 9:35 Regal 18: Today: 1:40, 4:35, 7:05, 9:50

*WATER FOR ELEPHANTS PG-13

Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon star in this film, which follows the story of a young man who becomes a circus vet. Citadel: Fri-Thurs, April 28: 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Northwoods: Fri-Thurs, April 28: 12:50, 4, 6:55, 9:25 Terrace: Fri-Thurs, April 28: 1:45, 4:30, 7:25, 9:30

EASTER GRAND BUFFET 20 PATRIOTS POINT ROAD, MT PLEASANT, 29464 RESERVATIONS PHONE NUMBER: 843-856-0028

BREAKFAST

Corned beef hash French toast with fresh toppings Traditional eggs benedict Smoked salmon with compound cream cheese Seafood and vegetable frittata

STARTERS

Mixed field greens with assorted toppings Traditional Caesar salad Broccoli salad Shrimp salad Potato salad Three bean salad Low country collards Tomato pie Sweet potato gratin with bleu cheese

ENTREES

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Easter events on tap

Easter Festival at Freshfields Village

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, the family friendly Easter Festival will take place at Freshfields Village at the crossroads of Johns, Kiawah and Seabrook Islands. There will be music by John Cusatis, a jump castle, artwork by the Kiawah & Seabrook Island Artist Guild, crafts, face painting, food, drinks, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. For more information, visit freshfieldsvillage.com. The event is free.

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Easter Brunch and egg hunt at Woodlands

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There will be dancing in the streets of downtown Summerville tonight during the monthly Third Thursday program sponsored by Summerville DREAM (Downtown Restoration, Enhancement and Management).

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WHAT: Third Thursdays in Summerville WHEN: 5-8 p.m. every third Thursday in downtown Summerville HOW MUCH: free MORE INFO: 821-7260

Easter Eggstravaganza at Middleton Place Starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, visit Middleton Place Plantation in West Ashley for an Easter egg hunt with the Easter Bunny. There will be candy and prize eggs for children. Reservations are required by calling 556-6020. Foundation members and inn guests get in for free. Tickets are $25 at the gate for adults without a student ID, $15 for those with a student ID, $10 for children ages 6-13 and free for those younger than 5. Advance tickets can be bought atmiddletonplace.org.

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Morris. “We’ll also have door prizes. Throughout the evening, we’ll be drawing names and folks will have the chance to win some free stuff from local businesses.” Future events for Third Thursdays this year will include “Summerville’s Got Talent,” a talent competition for residents, judged by residents. “We’re really excited about it,” says Morris. “In July, the finalists from May and June will compete, and the community will vote on a winner.” Other events sponsored by Summerville DREAM include a Fourth of July event, a Harvest Fest, holiday parades and more. For information on other events, or on Third Thursday, visit summervilledream.org.

Woodlands’ Grand Buffet Brunch will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday and will include an omelet action station, shrimp and grits and more. In addition, music will be performed and an artist will paint in each dining room. After brunch, the Easter Bunny will be on hand for an Easter Egg Hunt. Tickets are $54 per person and $25 for kids. The Woodlands Inn is at 125 Parsons Road in Summerville. After brunch, bring the entire family and join the Easter Bunny in the search for Easter Eggs. There will be prizes, photos and refreshments. A special guest will be our master of ceremonies for the

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hird Thursdays is a monthly street festival in Summerville where folks get together for food, fun and great music. The event, sponsored by Summerville DREAM (Downtown Restoration, Enhancement and Management), has been going on for three years, but it’s just now really picking up momentum. “We want to familiarize people with downtown Summerville,” says Susan Morris, DREAM’s executive director. “Third Thursday encourages people to get to know the retail businesses and restaurants in the historic downtown area.” The business owners of Summerville heartily participate in the festivities, according to Morris. There are vendors in the streets with wine, cheese and other goodies, plus homemade crafts and wares. Plus, the galleries on Short Central do an Art Walk. “A lot of businesses will even feature live music to generate a crowd at their shop,” says Morris. “DREAM also sponsors live bands in the square when it’s warm outside. But we make it unique every time. We’ve had school groups perform, we’ve had theater previews, we’ve even had the Carolina Classic 4 Club bring their automobiles. That was a huge draw for people.” Tonight promises to be one of the best ever, with shag dancing as the key event. Main Street will be shut down, and a deejay from the popular station the Boardwalk (1340 AM) will play beach tunes perfect for dancing. “The whole event is free, even the parking,” says

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TODAY ‘Cool vs. Cruel’ Exhibit

DESCRIPTION: The event is 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: 727-3500 or http://artinstitutes.edu/ charleston.

Spring Break Basketball Bonanza

DESCRIPTION: For ages 9-15. Two sessions daily divided by age groups. Directed by professional shooting instructor James Lee. Learn the art of shooting and other necessary fundamentals to elevate your game. WHEN: Through April 22 in Charleston County; April 2527, Berkeley County. WHERE: Velocity Sports Performance, 411 Wando Park Blvd. PRICE: $75. FOR MORE INFO: 284-1395 or http://www.velocitysp. com/mountpleasant.

Works by Clay Rice

DESCRIPTION: “The Lonely Shadow: Silhouette Art by Clay Rice” features original illustrations from “The Lonely Shadow,” a new children’s book. WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 1-29. WHERE: Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 740-5854 or http://bit.ly/culturalarts.

Self-Guided Tours

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

S’ville Dorchester Museum

DESCRIPTION: Two guided walking tours through town. WHEN: Daily by appointment. WHERE: Summerville Dorchester Museum, 100 E. Doty Ave. FOR MORE INFO: 875-9666 or www.summervilledorchestermuseum.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: 266-7492 or www.middletonplace. org.

Book Release Party

DESCRIPTION: Author Harriet McLeod will celebrate the release of her new book, “Good Morning, Lowcountry! Local Knowledge, Odd Facts, Recipes, Survival Tips for Living in the South Carolina Swamp.” Open to the public. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Books will be on sale and McLeod will be available to sign. WHEN: 5-7 p.m. April 21. WHERE: Preservation Society of Charleston, 147 King St. FOR MORE INFO: 958-7367 or www.EveningPostBooks.com.

Summerville Third Thursdays

DESCRIPTION: There will be dancing in the streets of downtown Summerville during Summerville D.R.E.A.M.’s Third Thursday. WHEN: 5-8 p.m. April 21. WHERE: Downtown Summerville, Main Street and Richardson Ave. PRICE: Free.

To get your event listed in the calendar, email calendar@postandcourier.com or visit events.postandcourier.com FOR MORE INFO: 821-7260 or http://summervilledream.org.

King Street Design Walk

DESCRIPTION: The evening’s events include makeup demonstrations by Cos Bar at Modern Trousseau, a reception and tour at Upstairs at Canvas, a grand opening at Aqua Day Spa and Nails, art and fashion at Seeking Indigo and more. Stores and restaurants will be offering food and beverages. WHEN: 5-8 p.m. April 21. WHERE: Upper King Design District, Between Calhoun and Spring streets. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 303-1113 or http://upperkingdesigndistrict.com.

Art and Fine Craft Co-op Gallery, Sale

DESCRIPTION: A collection of works by a local artist cooperative will be available for sale. WHEN: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 22, 23, 29, 30 WHERE: The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave. PRICE: Free admission/free parking. FOR MORE INFO: 740-5854 or http://bit.ly/culturalarts.

Chopsticks

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: 805-6930 or www.charlestonmusicclub.org.

20 on 20 Architectural Pecha Kucha, ‘Spring Fever’ Vol. 2 DESCRIPTION: The gallery presents new works by Shirley

DESCRIPTION: Architecture for Humanity: Charleston in collaboration with the Gullah/Geechee Angel Network will showcase a mix of presentations and performances by members of the local design and Gullah/Geechee communities. All proceeds will be donated to the network WHERE: Eye Level Art, 103 Spring St. PRICE: $5 suggested donation. FOR MORE INFO: 572-6788.

Novak, a collection of plein air paintings. WHEN: 5-8 p.m. April 22 reception; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and Sundays by appointment through May. WHERE: Sylvan Gallery, 171 King St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 722-2172 or http://thesylvangallery. com.

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Spring Concerts at Freshfields Village

DESCRIPTION: Ticket packages include parking, a reception, an after-party and performances by the Leonard School of Music Jazz Ensemble, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and The CoastRunner Band. WHEN: 6-11 p.m. April 21. WHERE: Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive PRICE: $70-$80. FOR MORE INFO: 740-5847 or http://bit.ly/culturalarts.

DESCRIPTION: This free series offers bands performing beach music, oldies, blues and rock. WHEN: 6-9 p.m. April 22 and 29 WHERE: Freshfields Village, 149 Village Green Lane PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 768-6491 or http://freshfieldsvillage. com.

‘The Original Peter Pan’

DESCRIPTION: DJ Jim Bowers will play all of the hottest oldies and beach music classics. WHEN: 7-11 p.m. April 22 WHERE: Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave. PRICE: $10, $8 Charleston County residents. FOR MORE INFO: 795-4FUN or http://ccprc.com.

DESCRIPTION: Charleston Stage’s production will feature Flying by Foy and five full sets. Directed by Julian Wiles and Marybeth Clark. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. through April 23 and 28-30; 3 p.m. April 24 and May 1 WHERE: Dock Street Theater, 135 Church St. PRICE: $38-$52, $36-$52 seniors, $22-$52 students. FOR MORE INFO: 577-7183 or http://charlestonstage. com.

‘Proof’

DESCRIPTION: The Charleston Acting Studio presents the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning “Proof,” directed by Jo Ellen Aspinwall. WHEN: 8 p.m. April 21-23 WHERE: Charleston Acting Studio, 915-E Folly Road. PRICE: $17 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students. FOR MORE INFO: 795-2223 or http://midtownproductions.org.

Trident Area Benefit Concert

DESCRIPTION: The concert of John Brannen and Friends will raise money for the Boys and Girls Club of the Trident area. WHEN: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. April 21 WHERE: Trio Lounge, 139 Calhoun St. PRICE: $20 donation cover charge.

FRIDAY Teen Job Fair

DESCRIPTION: Charleston County’s John L. Dart Library will hold a job fair designed to help teenagers find summer jobs. WHEN: 10:30 a.m. April 22. WHERE: John L. Dart Library, 1067 King St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 722-7550.

Moonlight Mixer

Free String Quartet Concert

DESCRIPTION: “The Seven Last Words of Our Savior on the Cross,” a seven-movement quartet by Haydn representing the seven last words of Christ, will be presented by the Albemarle String Quartet. Donations will benefit the Charleston Music Club Scholarship Program. WHEN: 7 p.m. April 22 WHERE: Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St. PRICE: Free but donations appreciated. FOR MORE INFO: 388-0289 or http://charlestonmusicclub.org.

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

Flamenco Music and Dance Performance

DESCRIPTION: Guitarist Dori Chitayat will by joined by dancers Susana Butler and Molly McGuire as well as percussionist Gino Castillo. WHEN: 8:30 p.m. April 22 WHERE: Eye Level Art, 103 Spring St. PRICE: $10 in advance, $12 at door, ages 13 and under free with adult admission. FOR MORE INFO: 425-3576 or http://eyelevelart.com.

SATURDAY Charleston Farmers Market

DESCRIPTION: Shop for local produce and other food, art, live entertainment, crafts, home decor and much more. WHEN: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays into December. WHERE: Marion Square Park, Calhoun St. and King St.

Easter Bazaar

DESCRIPTION: This handmade arts and crafts bazaar will benefit The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. WHEN: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 23. WHERE: Hello Deli, 2409 Mall Dr.

Child Abuse Prevention Month

DESCRIPTION: CrossFit Mount Pleasant is teaming up with The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center throughout April to draw attention to the issue. WHEN: 10 a.m. April 23, 30. WHERE: Cross Fit, 1118 Park West Blvd. PRICE: Minimum $5 donation. FOR MORE INFO: Call Whetzel at 475-2459 or www. crossfitmtpleasant.com.

Car Show

DESCRIPTION: Above Reality Events is hosting a car show. WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23. WHERE: O’Reilly’s Auto Parts, 205 Goose Creek Blvd. PRICE: Free admission, $10 automobile registration. FOR MORE INFO: 670-4107 or Email Rebecca Hall at r.hallx2@gmail.com.

Egg Hunt

DESCRIPTION: Children will enjoy an egg hunt, visit with the Easter Bunny, jump castles and ice cream. WHEN: 10 a.m. April 23 WHERE: Isle of Palms Recreation Department, #24 28th Ave. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 886-8294.

Easter Festival

DESCRIPTION: The event will feature jump castles, pictures with the Easter Bunny, crafts, face painting and live music. WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 23. WHERE: Freshfields Village, 149 Village Green Lane. PRICE: Free.

Art Discovery Walking Tours

DESCRIPTION: This 90-minute tour 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 www.charlestonwalks. com.

Dog Training Seminar

DESCRIPTION: Charleston County Parks will host dog training seminars presented by Bark Busters Home Dog Training. The seminar will teach owners about their animals’ behaviors and more. WHEN: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 23. WHERE: Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Parkway, Mt. Pleasant. PRICE: Free but $1 park admission applies. FOR MORE INFO: 795-4FUN or http://ccprc.com.

Easter Eggstravaganza

DESCRIPTION: The Easter Bunny will lead the hunt for candy and prize eggs, hidden for children of all age groups. There will be games and egg tosses and rolls throughout the day, and crafts and natural egg dyeing will take place in the stableyards. Children also can see some of the plantations baby animals. Reservations required. WHEN: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 23. WHERE: Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. PRICE: $25 adults; $10 children ages 6-13; ages 5 and under, members and inn guests free. FOR MORE INFO: 556-6020 or http://middletonplace. org.

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Animal Enrichment Day

DESCRIPTION: See how zookeepers keep animals engaged and healthy in their habitats by turning everyday objects into “zoo toys.” Take home ideas on how to improve your own pet’s daily life through creative training. See the new otter habitat. WHEN: Noon-3 p.m. April 23. WHERE: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, 1500 Old Towne Road. PRICE: Admission is $7.50/adult, $3.50/child. FOR MORE INFO: 852-4200 or www.charlestownelanding.travel.

Book Signing

DESCRIPTION: Psychotherapist Judy Heath, author of “No Time for Tears: Surviving Grief in America,” will celebrate the release of her book and be available to sign copies. WHEN: 1-3 p.m. April 23. WHERE: Blue Bicycle Books, 420 King St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 722-2666.

Book Signing

DESCRIPTION: John R. Young, a tour guide, will sign copies of his guidebook “A Walk in the Parks.” WHEN: 1-3 p.m. April 23. WHERE: Barnes & Noble, 1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 556-6561.

‘Khruu’

DESCRIPTION: This event will feature an art show, martial arts demonstrations, dance performances, taiko drum-

ming, a raffle, drinks, food, a free Muay Thai lesson and live music from Quiddity. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. April 23. WHERE: Crescent Fitness, 719 Folly Road. PRICE: $5.

SUNDAY

Batik Exhibit

Gospel Fest

DESCRIPTION: Project LOVE presents a day of music from choirs, contemporary groups and local recording artists, as well as dancers, children’s activities, food, arts and crafts and more. WHEN: 3-7 p.m. April 24. WHERE: North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave. FOR MORE INFO: 888-725-6869 or http://projectlovecharleston.org.

MONDAY Salsa Dance Lessons

DESCRIPTION: Beginner and advanced levels. WHEN: 6: 45 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays. WHERE: Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1706 Old Towne Road. PRICE: $10. FOR MORE INFO: 571-2183 or www.arthurmurraychs. com.

DESCRIPTION: Artist Mary Edna Fraser will display a collection of 15 batiks, titled “Prayer Flags,” that show her view of the barrier islands. Following the church service on May 1, the church will hold an “Eat Low on the Food Chain” potluck picnic. WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 26-May 12. WHERE: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 577-6400 or http://circularchurch. org.

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market

DESCRIPTION: “Get Fresh with the Locals” at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market. Shop fresh produce, crafts, art, food and more while enjoying live music and children’s activities. WHEN: 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Oct. 18. WHERE: Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd. FOR MORE INFO: 884-8517 or http://townofmountpleasant.com.

Lecture and Book Signing

DESCRIPTION: Roulhac Toledano is co-author of “Francois Coty: Fragrance, Power, Money.” WHEN: 6:30-8 p.m. April 26. WHERE: Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 556-8458 or http://afusa.org/af/ charleston or charlestonlibrarysociety.org.

TUESDAY Social Media Step-by-Step Seminar

DESCRIPTION: Step Ahead, a Charleston company

WEDNESDAY East Cooper Coffee Club

DESCRIPTION: Bring a mug and see presentations by different speakers. Refreshments will be provided. WHEN: 10 a.m. Fourth Wednesday of each month. WHERE: Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road. FOR MORE INFO: 856-2166.

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DESCRIPTION: Shop local produce, arts and crafts and more. WHEN: Noon-6 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 26. WHERE: Baseball field behind Publix, 8409 Dorchester Road FOR MORE INFO: 207-0300 or http://coosawpointe. com.

Double Dig in park

DESCRIPTION: Charleston Parks Conservancy Park Angels is installing five new gardens in five city parks in four days. WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 27 WHERE: Chapel St. Fountain Park, Chapel St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 724-5003 or www.charlestonparksconservancy.org.

Awendaw Green Barn Jam

DESCRIPTION: Music by Mac Leaphart, Adam Glover, Redd Wyne and Sean Waterman. Food and drinks will be sold. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. April 27. WHERE: Awendaw Green, 4879 U.S. Hwy 17. PRICE: Free.

A Royal Wedding Celebration

DESCRIPTION: In honor of the impending marriage be-

tween Prince William and Kate Middleton, the plantation will host an evening of food and champagne throughout the gardens and an optional house tour. Female attendees are encouraged to dress up in hats in honor of Kate Middleton. A replica of the royal engagement ring will be raffled off during the event. WHEN: 5:30-7 p.m. April 27. WHERE: Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. PRICE: $30. FOR MORE INFO: 556-6020 or http://middletonplace. org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Georgetown Meat Fish Slam

DESCRIPTION: Benefiting Kids’ Chance of South Carolina, Inc. Boats may leave from Charleston, Georgetown or Murrells Inlet, but all fish must be weighed in at Georgetown Landing Marina prior to weigh-in deadline each day. Dinner will be served both nights. Awards ceremony, silent auction and karaoke Saturday night. WHEN: 6 a.m.-6 p.m. April 28-30. WHERE: Georgetown Landing Marina, U.S. Hwy. 17 at Black/Pee Dee River Bridge. PRICE: $250 plus TWT (tournament within tournament) fees by 6:30 p.m. April 28. FOR MORE INFO: 546-5837 or www.kidschancesc.org.

Double Dig in park

DESCRIPTION: Charleston Parks Conservancy Park Angels is installing five new gardens in five city parks in four days for the 2011 Double Dig Event. WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon April 28 WHERE: Elliotborough Park, 134 Line St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 724-5003 or www.charlestonparksconservancy.org.

Passion for Paws

DESCRIPTION: The adopt-a-thon is designed to benefit animals needing homes and medical assistance. Help support animals at one of three adopt-a-thons. WHEN: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28, 29 and June 11 WHERE: Roper Hospital, 316 Calhoun St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 329-1577 or www.rsfh.com.

Finders Keepers’ Clothing Sale

DESCRIPTION: For two days, the Berkeley Electric conference room will be transformed into an upscale resale boutique to benefit Sea Island Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build project. WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. April 28 and 29. WHERE: Berkeley Electric Co-op, 3351 Maybank Hwy. FOR MORE INFO: 768-0998 or http://seaislandhabitat. org.

‘The Odd Couple’

DESCRIPTION: The Past Prime Time Players of Franke at Seaside’s Active Lifestyle Community will present Neil Simon’s comedy “The Odd Couple” (female version). All proceeds benefit Franke’s Subsidized Care Fund. WHEN: 2 p.m. April 28 and 7 p.m. April 29 and 30 WHERE: Franke Home, 1500 Franke Dr., Mount Pleasant. PRICE: $15. FOR MORE INFO: 375-5011, Monday through Friday, and 296-0604, evenings and weekends.

Double Dig in park

DESCRIPTION: Charleston Parks Conservancy Park Angels is installing five new gardens in five city parks in four days for the 2011 Double Dig Event. WHEN: 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 28. WHERE: Simonton Park, Morris and Felix streets, Charleston. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 724-5003 or www.charlestonparksconservancy.org

Jail Break

DESCRIPTION: The historic jail will provide an unconventional setting for the showcase. Art will be provided by local visual artists and students from the American

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ACE’S ON BRIDGE

By BOBBY WOLFF

At the Gold Coast Tournament in Australia last year, the quarterfinal teams match between a Polish squad and the Australian Juniors squad led by Barry Goren of the United States was dead level with one deal to go. At one table the Poles played in four no-trump, while the Goren team played in five clubs. You would not fancy the Goren team’s equity here, would you? If the no-trump game made, the Polish team would gain at least an IMP and win the match. In four no-trump the Polish declarer (North) won the heart lead and tested clubs. Then he followed the disastrous line of taking two diamond finesses against the 10 and queen. Since West had shifted to spades rather than continuing hearts at trick three, the defenders beat the game by only one trick. Thus the fate of five clubs would determine the need for overtime. Andy Hung finessed the heart at trick one, won the heart return, and played three rounds of diamonds at once, ruffing low when the queen appeared. Now came the top trump from dummy, but it was plain sailing from here on. Two rounds of hearts stood up, then came the spade ace and a spade ruff, followed by the fourth diamond, ruffed by West and overruffed by dummy. In the three-card ending, declarer led a plain card from dummy and ruffed it low. West could overruff, but then had to lead into the trump tenace at trick 12 to concede the contract.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 29 North Charleston Arts Festival

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Charleston Stage’s production of “Peter Pan” continues through May 1 at Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St. The show was directed by Julian Wiles and Marybeth Clark. Tickets are $22-$52 and are available at www. charlestonstage.com or by calling 577-7183. Shown are Jordan Ellis and Prentice Clark.

DESCRIPTION: This annual event highlights national, regional and local artists and performers in the areas of dance, theater, music, film media and visual and literary arts. WHEN: 8:30 a.m. April 29-May 7. WHERE: Charleston Area Convention Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive. FOR MORE INFO: 740-5854 or http://bit.ly/culturalarts.

North Charleston Arts Festival main event

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy national, regional and local artists/ performers in dance, theater, music, film, and visual and literary arts. The free main event, April 30 and May 1 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center and Charleston Area Convention Center, offers 40+ performances, exhibits, gem show, antique show, kids’ activities, arts and crafts booths and more. Other free and ticketed events take place in North Charleston during the week concerts, plays, film screenings, Art Walk, kids’ activities, workshops/demos, exhibits, Grand Finale with fireworks and more. WHEN: 8:30 a.m. April 30-May 1 WHERE: North Charleston area, 2500 City Hall Lane PRICE: Free and ticketed events FOR MORE INFO: 740-5854 or http://bit.ly/culturalarts.

Double Dig in park

DESCRIPTION: Charleston Parks Conservancy Park Angels is installing five new gardens in five city parks in four days for the 2011 Double Dig Event. WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon April 29. WHERE: Hazel Parker Playground classrooms, 70 E. Bay St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 724-5003 or www.charlestonparksconservancy.org.

(Outsider) Art: Show Opening

DESCRIPTION: This exhibit features the work of five nationally known “outsider” artists. The opening event will feature an art sale and film viewings. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. The show will run through May 21. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. April 29 WHERE: Eye Level Art, 103 Spring St. PRICE: Free.

Movie at the Joe

DESCRIPTION: The event is part of the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s “I believe child abuse is a grown-up problem” campaign. Food vendors, live performances by local children, face painting, carnival games, a photo booth and representatives from community partners will be offered. WHEN: 6 p.m. April 29. WHERE: Joe Riley Park, 360 Fishburne St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 723-3600 or www.dnlcc.org.

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Charleston Oxygen Ball

DESCRIPTION: Local celebrities will pair with professional dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studios to com-

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pete for the title of Lowcountry Dancing with the Stars Champion. The evening will include a gourmet dinner, oxygen bar, entertainment, dancing and live and silent auctions. WHEN: 7-11:30 p.m. April 29. WHERE: Marriott Charleston, 170 Lockwood Blvd. PRICE: $150 per person.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Double Dig in park

DESCRIPTION: Charleston Parks Conservancy Park Angels is installing five new gardens in five city parks in four days for the 2011 Double Dig Event. WHEN: 9 a.m.-noon April 30. WHERE: Cannon Park, 261 Calhoun St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 724-5003 or www.charlestonparksconservancy.org.

Fam Jam 2011

DESCRIPTION: The event celebrates the power of play and shows children and their families that being active can be fun. Guests who ride their bikes to the event will receive $2 off admission. WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 30. WHERE: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. PRICE: $8 members, $10 non-members. FOR MORE INFO: 853-8962 or http://explorecml.org.

Community Day

DESCRIPTION: The Gibbes Museum of Art is holding a spring event that includes special performances by The Three Dudes and Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Children’s Choir. WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 30. WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. PRICE: Free.

‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’

DESCRIPTION: CBT’s Broadway Dance Project presents a journey through the magical chocolate factory as Wonka, the Oompa-Loompa’s and a band of crazy kids indulge and dance in this colorful and wacky adaptation of the children’s classic. WHEN: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 30; and 3 p.m. May 1. WHERE: Black Box Theatre, 477 King St. PRICE: $22 adults, $12 children. FOR MORE INFO: 723-7334 or http://charlestonballet. org.

Community Poetry Reading

DESCRIPTION: Marjorie Wentworth, poet-in-residence at Fort Moultrie, will read her poetry and invite those from the community who have written about Sullivan’s Island to read as well. Ed Madden, the former poet-in-residence at the fort, will also read. WHEN: 4-6 p.m. April 30. WHERE: Fort Moultrie, 1214 Middle St. FOR MORE INFO: 881-3123, ext. 20 or http://nps.gov/ fosu.

Art Opening Reception

DESCRIPTION: Artist Helen K. Beacham unveils her newest series of watercolors. Her art will be on display through May. Previews available. WHEN: 5-8 p.m. April 30. WHERE: Indigo Fine Art Gallery, 102 Church St. PRICE: Free. FOR MORE INFO: 805-9696 or www.IndigoFineArtGallery.com.

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TODAY’S HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel or a change of scenery will motivate you to take on more responsibility and to strive for greater professional freedom. TAURUS (April 20May 20): Budgeting should be your prime objective. Unexpected bills will add to your anxiety if you’ve been frivolous. Protect your assets. GEMINI (May 21June 20): You are facing a lot of changes but, handled properly, you will be able to reach your goals. A romantic promise can be made. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll be able to make career moves that will lead to more money. But, before you trade in one position for another, make sure your new contract is signed and sealed.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your high energy and dynamite personality will need an outlet. Join a group that allows you to use your talents fully and challenges you to be your best.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21): Emotional deception must be cleared up in order to regain the social freedom to come and go as you please. It’s time for new beginnings.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Put as much into your financial and domestic situation as possible. A residential move will help to clear debt.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): A unique way to invest your money will be presented but, if it means forming a partnership, take a pass. Anger will result.

LIBRA (Sept. 23Oct. 22): You’re gifted when it comes to seeing both sides of a situation, making you a perfect mediator for a friend or family member.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): Get involved with individuals or activities that offer you an intellectual or physical challenge.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): You’ll be the center of attention at social or business events. Don’t hesitate to pursue people from your past who may be able to help you.

PISCES (FEB. 19MARCH 20): Don’t confront anyone with the potential to backfire. You won’t get much sympathy from friends or family if you make a foolish mistake.

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Plenty of blame for dog’s injuries

Honoring Mother Earth BY REBEKAH BRADFORD

Special to The Post and Courier

Friday is Earth Day. Regardless of what you might already be doing for the planet, most of us could definitely be doing more. So why not use this Earth Day to be kinder to the planet in small ways (recycle!) or big (plant some trees)? Current trivia champ, Steve Dunleavy, is taking on florist Lauren Jones.

QUESTIONS

1. What was the first year that Earth Day was celebrated? 2. What does EPA stand for? 3. A highlight of the annual Earth Day ceremony at the United Nations is the ringing of the Peace Bell. The Peace Bell was a gift from what country? 4. A desire for environmental change led to the creation of various political parties around the world whose emphasis was largely on environmental protection. What are these organizations known as collectively? 5. Where was the first wildlife refuge formed in 1903? 6. Where was the first major international conference on environmental issues? 7. What was world’s first established national park? 8. The Great Garbage Patch, which is estimated to be about the size of Texas, is located in which ocean? 9. How many aluminum cans have to be recycled to have enough energy to watch TV for three hours? 10. Name the anthropologist who’s responsible for the following quotation: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

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Steve’s answers

1. Sometime in the seventies. ’72? 2. I don’t know. 3. Japan. 4. Green parties. 5. US. 6. Canada. 7. Yosemite. 8. I think the Pacific. 9. 100. 10. I don’t know.

CONCLUSION Jones is the new Head2Head trivia winner and will be back next week to defend her newly acquired title. Interesting that neither contestant knew that JUST ONE recycled aluminum can provide enough energy for three hours of television. Imagine if everyone recycled. Think about it.

EAR ABBY: “Heartbroken in New York” expressed his concerns about his dog “Layla’s” injuries after his son’s friend “Isaac” tried to ride on the dog’s back. He asked you whether he and his wife should inform Isaac’s parents. You said yes and stated Isaac’s parents should be responsible for the damages to the dog. I disagree. Dog owners are responsible for supervising their pets when children are present. “Heartbroken” was at least partly responsible because he decided to let Layla fend for herself around Isaac. While what happened to the animal was extremely unfortunate, holding the other parents responsible for damages is unfair. — A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE

DEAR ABBY DEAR DIFFERENT: Thank you for your perspective, which was repeated by many readers. I hope this will serve as important reminders to pet owners. Read on: DEAR ABBY: I’m sorry about the injury to that dog. But I guarantee that if the dog had bitten Isaac, his parents would be suing or demanding payment of all medical bills. It’s a sad day for all. — GARRY IN DAYTON, OHIO Visit www.dearabby.com.

Lauren’s answers

1. 1976. 2. Environmental Protection Agency. 3. Sweden. 4. Green? 5. Kenya. 6. I’m gonna go with Sweden again. 7. I think it was Yellowstone. 8. Pacific. 9. A six pack. 10. I actually don’t think I can name an anthropologist.

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CORRECT ANSWERS 1. 1970. 2. Environmental Protection Agency. 3. Japan. 4. Green Parties. 5. Florida.

6. Sweden. 7. Yellowstone. 8. Pacific. 9. Just one. 10. Margaret Mead.

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