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Charleston Ballet Theater will present Helena Baron’s version of the classic “Bolero” at noon on Saturday, June 3 and June 11. For more information, visit www. charlestonballet.org

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Comedy show at Halligan’s 9 P.M. // SUNDAY // HALLIGAN’S, 3025 ASHLEY TOWN CENTER, SUITE 201 // $12, $15

Yannis Pappas has been featured on Comedy Central, plus has had appearances on VH1’s “Best Week” and BET’s “106th and Park.” He is the co-creator of Ditch Films (www.DitchFilms.com) and toured Europe in fall 2009 with 30 shows in four countries. Another tour is slated for September, highlighted by several one-man shows in Denmark. His character, Mr. Panos, was created less than a year ago and has drawn audience members to each show in 2010 in eight states where Pappas has performed stand-up comedy. He’s bringing the act to Halligan’s at 9 p.m. Sunday with Soul Joel, Maddog Mattern and Travis Howze. Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

h, Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto. This month, I’m thankful Charleston Scene is part of the Post and Courier because coverage of both festivals is spread throughout the paper. There wouldn’t be enough pages to get everything in here. There was a separate Spoleto tab that printed last week, and you will see coverage every day in the P&C. Most of it will come from our saviors: 19 students from Syracuse University who are in a journalism program. This time of year always makes me look at Charleston in a different way. Our city will burn even brighter than it usually does. Piccolo and Spoleto burst with color. Do yourself a favor and see as many shows as you can.

Lowcountry Orphan Relief fundraiser THURSDAY AND FRIDAY // TURNER PADGET, 40 CALHOUN ST.

The five offices of the Turner Padget law firm will host a fundraiser and bake sale benefiting Lowcounty Orphan’s Relief in the downstairs lobby of Turner Padget’s Charleston location, 40 Calhoun St. (at East Bay and Calhoun streets), 89:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Breakfast and dessert items will be offered. Financial contributions, as well as donations of the following badly needed items, will be appreciated: gift cards, new socks and underwear, diapers and disposable training pants, book bags and school supplies (marble composition books, spiral notebooks, paper, binders, pencils and paper, report covers, etc .). Call 576-2820.

Piccolo Spoleto Festival 2010 FRIDAY-JUNE 13 // CHARLESTON Accdording to its website, Piccolo Spoleto “is the perfect complement to the international scope of its parent festival and its 700 events in 17 days, transforms Charleston into an exhilarating celebration of performing, literary and visual arts.” This year’s festival features something for everyone: theater, dance, poetry, visual arts and more. Get a full schedule online at www.piccolospoleto.com.

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nicipal Auditorium. The show is two hours, and tickets are $15-$65. Visit www.spoletousa.org.

The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston School of the Arts presents: “Call and Response: Africa to America/The Art of Nick Cave and Phyllis Galembo.” The exhibition, offered in partnership with Spoleto Festival USA, will open with a reception 5-7 p.m. today and run through June 26. Curator Mark Sloan will lead artist talks with Phyllis Galembo and Nick Cave on Saturday. The Halsey is at 161 Calhoun St.

MONDAY, May 31

The Spoleto opera “Philemon and Baucis” will be performed at 3 p.m. at the Emmett Robinson Theatre, 54 St. Philip St. The onehour show is $50. Visit www.spoletousa.org.

TUESDAY, June 1

Want to get away from all of the Spoleto madness? Take a road trip. The eighth annual Bluegrass and Country Music Hoe Down will be held on the outskirts of Santee over Memorial Day Weekend. The four days of musical entertainment begin on Thursday and run through Sunday. All performances are free. On Friday, bands will play 5:45-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Lone Star Barbecue and Mercantile, host for the Hoe Down, is at 2212 State Park Road near Santee National Golf Club. For a Hoe Down itinerary, directions and other festival information, call Lone Star Barbecue & Mercantile at 803-854-2000 or 803-515-3938. Visit www.lonestarbbq.net.

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homeless shelters and a block party. Guests who come to the block party will be asked to bring slightly used or new articles of clothing to cover their admission. The clothes be then will be gathered and distributed to local homeless shelters. Entertainment will be provided by Weigh Station, Electric Friends and Dub Island. There also will be drink and food specials throughout the party. FUEL: Charleston is at Rutledge Avenue and

JOB: Chairman and chief executive officer of Campus Rhythm, the first and only automated student-tostudent textbook network on the Internet. Students set prices on their textbooks and buy/sell with other students around the country. www.campusrhythm.com. SONG THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOU: “Streets of Tomorrow” by Carla Vallet. ON A SATURDAY NIGHT, YOU ARE USUALLY: If it’s not football season (Roll Tide Roll), I am usually playing guitar or watching classic movies.

Cannon Street in downtown Charleston. The restaurant features a huge outdoor patio with a newly renovated lounge on the patio, bocce ball court and indoor/outdoor bar. The patio is dog friendly. Call 737-5959 or visit www.fuelcharleston.com.

SUNDAY

Check out Spoleto’s “Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo” at 2 p.m. at the Gaillard Mu-

FAVORITE EVENT IN CHARLESTON: The Art Walks. TALENTS/HOBBIES: I’ve played guitar most of my life. Learned from my dad when I was a kid, and now can never put it down for too long. Music is my family’s pastime. MUSIC YOU’RE LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW: Diana Krall, “The Girl in the Other Room.” BEST THING ABOUT CHARLESTON: The lure. Even after living here all my life, a simple picture taken downtown or at one of the beaches renews my relationship with this city.

Chamber Music will be at the Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St., as part of Spoleto. The performance is at 1 p.m., and tickets are $25.

WEDNESDAY, June 2

The Avery Research Center, 125 Bull St., is hosting an artist talk by Ebony Hillbillies at 5 p.m.. The Hillblillies are a black string band that combines jazz, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, rock ’n’ roll, and country. The Hilbillies will perform June 3 in the College of Charleston Cistern Yard, 66 George St. Admission is free.

THURSDAY, June 3

“Cinderella” will be performed at The Emmett Robinson Theatre at 6 p.m. for Spoleto. Tickets are $35 and $20 for children 12 and under.

WORST THING ABOUT CHARLESTON: Despite what we hear, Charleston’s supportive business environment is not always easy to walk into. Finding support is challenging for the new, exciting ventures with strong potential for job development. Investors would be nice to have, and of course, we welcome them (http://corp.campusrhythm.com/invest). FAVORITE BOOK: From a local author and good friend: “Return From a Comatose Mind” by Jason Deierlein. HOW WOULD YOUR FRIENDS

DESCRIBE YOU IN ONE WORD?: Insane. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN ONE WORD?: Insane. BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Although it is still very early, Campus Rhythm is something that I am very proud of. From idea conception (nearly 6 years ago) to the 18 months of development and selffunding, the other partners and the entire team have fully devoted their time and energy, developing the website and preparing for launch.

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Follow these tips; intern, you might get fired Hiding from interns is a simple way to get out of mentoring them. Here we see Bryce cleverly eluding Post and Courier intern Paul Bowers, who simply wanted to let him know he left his lights on in the parking lot. MARY AUSTIN/PHOTO INTERN

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intern season is upon us. That magical time of year when young, impressionable minds come into the workplace ready and eager to soak up all the wisdom and knowledge they can from veteran employees who, in turn, finally get a chance to share the way they prefer their coffee. Of course I am only joking. Interns are bright individuals who lend a lot to an office environment, like their small hands, which are great for dealing with paper jams in the copier. That’s why this week I’m going to tell you the right way to deal with your business’ interns so that you can get the most out of your time with them. For instance, you need to know how to ... Talk to them. Right now you’re saying to yourself, “Bryce, interns are regular people just like me, how complicated can it be to talk to them?” Which is why I have a column and you’re an idiot. Interns aren’t people, folks. They’re kids. Which means you don’t talk to them. You text them, send them a message on Facebook or, if you really need something done

quickly, tell them not to do whatever it is you need done (reverse psychology always works like a charm).

go out for lunch with some friends?” and “Shouldn’t you be wearing pants?” That’s why you need to come up with some code words like “rutabaga” or “here the little nerd comes” to alert one another to the impending presence of an intern so that you can — being the grown-up that you are — hide under your desk until they’re gone.

Get them to do your work. When it comes to work, if there’s one thing I think we can all agree on it’s that we Use them for your enterwish it featured a little less tainment. work. That’s where interns The workplace often can come in. Because they don’t be a boring place. So spice know any better and aren’t things up a little bit. For instance, nothing is funnier jaded hacks like you and me, they actually care about what than finding a co-worker they do because they’re unwho has naively left their der the adorable impression computer unattended and sending out an e-mail to the that in the real world hard work is somehow rewarded. ENTIRE OFFICE asking Take advantage of their naif anybody knows a good ivety and pawn off as many place to buy Jonas Brothers’ small jobs as possible. But be memorabilia. How does the warned: If you’re not careful, intern factor into that, you ask? They’re waxing your car they might do a better job than you and make you look while this whole thing was bad. Which is why it’s really going on. important to know how to ... Avoid them. Undermine/sabotage Let’s face it, sometimes you them. don’t want to be bothered Let’s be honest: These kids with a million stupid quesare after our jobs. So why tions like, “Where do I file help them succeed? Don’t be this report?” “Is it OK if I

an idiot here. It might sound cruel, but you need to undercut them in any way possible. One of the easiest ways to make that happen is by telling them about some of the lesser-known office rules, such as: ◗ How your boss really respects people who come and go as they please. ◗ The most successful employees seem to be the ones with the nerve to point out what’s wrong with everything in the workplace. ◗ Crazy hat Thursdays. ◗ Excessive profanity is often the best way to get a client’s attention. ◗ Pants optional Fridays.

So there you have it. The right way to deal with interns. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to get back to work. By which I mean see if anybody e-mailed back about that Jonas Brothers’ memorabilia. Bryce Donovan actually dictated this column to an intern while relaxing on QUICK! CALL THE POLICE! Reach Bryce at 937-5938 or bdonovan@postandcourier.com. For more, check out his blog “The Bryce is Write” or follow him on Twitter at www.twitter. com/brycedonovan.

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he second “Sex and the City” movie comes out this week, and I hope it’s the last. I realize I’m probably in the minority here, but the whole “Sex and the City” (“SATC”) concept and show just never did it for me. I’ve caught probably a dozen episodes over the years unintentionally, and I haven’t seen the movie. That said, tons of my friends throughout the years have been huge fans. They took all those “Which ‘SATC’ character are you?” quizzes online and overanalyzed or rigged their answers. In college, whenever the show would come up, it seemed like an automatic reaction was the whole “You are SO Charlotte” or “Well, I took six quizzes and they all said I’m Carrie” debate. Back when AOL Instant Messenger was cool, I’m pretty sure every girl I knew

ments always provide a good laugh on girls night. One friend likes it because even though it shows the ups and downs of relationships, it always ends on a good note. It’s a huge franchise. The 2008 movie was a huge success, making more than $415 million so far. Fans were excited to see what the characters were had at least one “SATC” up to. But is there really any quote on their profile. And more story left to flesh out now, with Facebook, forget in a second movie? just that one quote. There I can’t imagine how the are “SATC” applications, story could have that much quizzes, bumper stickers meat on its bone to warrant and the list goes on. The show introduced us to another movie. From the previews and the world of designer label shoes and fancy girly drinks. promotions, it really seems like this movie was made It follows the four women through their relationships, just so the gang could go to an exotic desert. Story-wise, friendships and jobs. My “SATC”-fan friends say the new movie is supposed it’s fun, funny and just feel- to bring back the character good. Sure, they can’t really Aiden to add some drama identify with the pricey New to the Carrie-Big relationship, which my friends are York City lifestyle Carrie and the gang flaunt, but the pumped about. With six seasons and now jokes and the awkward mo-

two follow-up movies, Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha have been around for 12-plus years. And that might be my biggest beef with the show. Millions of people are into it, but the whole show has been dragged out to no end, it seems. Sequels on their own tend to disappoint. Think: “Miss Congeniality 2,” “Legally Blonde 2,” “Spiderman 2,” “Matrix: Reloaded” and even this spring’s “Iron Man 2.” While still entirely enjoyable, could have been better. I’m sure the movie will end up being entertaining enough for fans, however I doubt it will recruit any new fans. Hopefully, it really will wrap up the storylines. One friend wasn’t expecting the second movie, and while she’s excited about catching up with the “SATC” ladies, she doesn’t want it to be dragged out and ruined with a third movie.

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ing Street is one of the great shopping destinations in the South. It’s our Fifth Avenue. Our Rodeo Drive. When I was in college up in Columbia, we’d drive the 100 miles to Charleston every time we needed a dress for a formal event. People come here from Myrtle Beach, Greenville, Savannah. Just to go shopping on King Street. So the recent news about Saks leaving town has put me in a bit of a funk. It doesn’t even matter that, as a friend pointed out, “You don’t even shop there!” Not the point. I just liked knowing Saks was there. It was an option. And, actually, I do shop there. Every summer, I’ve treated myself to a new Chanel nail polish. This year, it’s Tendresse, a pale pink that looks smashing with a tan.

Over the past week and a half, I’ve had several conversations with people about Saks leaving and Forever 21 taking its place. I think, in general, most of them are excited although H&M was mentioned wistfully a few times. But something strange happens. We inevitably start talking about what we’d like to see on King Street, and everyone seems to have a shortlist. It’s like the retail version of fantasy baseball. Anthropologie is, without

question, at the top of the list. I mean, really, is there any other city more suited to the pretty, feminine clothing, slightly retro accessories and cute-as-a-button housewares than Charleston? Sephora was another store on people’s wish list, including my own, and we’ve kind of gotten our wish. A new outpost just opened in the JCPenney store in Northwoods Mall in North Charleston. So ... there you go. Tiffany’s has been mentioned to me a couple times as a possible tenant in Charleston Place, which I think would be a good fit. Personally, I’d like to see a Crate & Barrel downtown. The old Millenium Music space would be perfect, and I’d like a bar to open on the roof again because you can never have enough rooftop bars in this town. If

not Crate & Barrel, I’d also be happy with Restoration Hardware or an IKEA out in the ’burbs somewhere. Other stores on my fantasy list include bringing back Estella Vitae, Mio Stile and B’zar; a Charleston branch of the wonderful Savannah store Paris Market; a shop full of Isabel Marant’s clothes, which I’m currently obsessed with; the weird Gargoyle place that used to be on Newbury Street in Boston; London Sole for their super-cute ballet flats; and, of course, because I love it so much, Barney’s. Saks will definitely be missed, but King Street’s retail scene keeps evolving, which is not a bad thing. Actually, it’s kind of exciting to think what might come next. Please, I’m begging you, Retail Powers That Be, let it be an Anthropologie.

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Ronnie James Dio performs with British heavy metal group “Heaven & Hell” during the 2007 Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland. Dio, the metal vocalist who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath and later piloted the bands Heaven & Hell and Dio, died May 16. He was 67. legend Dio released its debut album “Holy Diver.” Fronted by former Black Sabbath and Rainbow years prior, but “Pac-Man” singer Ronnie James Dio, was king. the band quickly became The song “Pac-Man Feone of the most influential ver” became a Top 10 hit in heavy-metal acts and the 1982, there was a Saturday hit singles from that album morning cartoon and even as well as “Rainbow in the a “Pac-Man” cereal, which was the same thing as Lucky Dark.” These remain classic rock Charms, only with Pac and ghosts instead of green clo- radio staples to this day (turn on VH1 Classic any vers and blue diamonds. night of the week after 2 Three decades later, Paca.m. and you can see the Man remains one of our most recognizable pop cul- videos). On May 16, Ronnie James ture icons. Dio died of stomach cancer Long may he chomp. at 67, leaving behind legions Thumbs Down of fans for whom the singer Two years after “Pacpersonified the genre. Man” debuted, heavy metal You know those “devil

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that “there is an adage in the theater, that what audiences respond to is a play’s ‘unique yet universal world,’ ” and The Company Company’s performance of “Moments that “Moments of Joy” has fter its successful run in of Joy” returns to Piccolo Spoleto for a limited run proven this to her. Though last year’s Piccolo Spoof five performances Friday to June 1, as part of the “Moments” is about her life, leto Festival, Joy VanderCollege of Charleston’s Stelle Di Domani Series. It is conversations she has had vort-Cobb’s “Moments of written and performed by Joy Vandervort-Cobb. The with strangers and friends Joy” will return this year for show is being produced in Theatre 220 at the Simons have led her to discover that a limited time during the Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. Tickets are $21/$19 many aspects of the show first weekend of the festival. and can be purchased by phone at 724-7295, by fax at resonate with the members Joy Vandervort-Cobb is 720-3967, online at www.piccolospoleto.com, at the of the audience. a vibrant member of the Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St, or Charleston Vandervort-Cobb has to Charleston community, and Office of Cultural Affairs, 180 Meeting St. maintain sharp concentraher autobiographical onetion for the back-and-forth woman show, “Moments of Upstate New York and later King Jr.” dialogue between characters Joy,” displays her comedic “Moments of Joy” is the received her BFA in theto keep the audience on the talent. Vandervort-Cobb’s brainchild that stemmed ater from the University of edge of their seat. She conwork has been praised as from Vandervort-Cobb’s Southern California. After fesses that “the show was “courageous” for her openearlier work with The Com- advertised last festival as a moving to Charleston, she ness about her life, sparing pany Company. As a perbegan her work with The 90-minute show. It ended no detail about “the good, Company Company. Along former in The Good Time up going for two hours bethe bad, and the ugly.” Variety Hour, she wrote with directing, acting and cause the audiences forced Inspired by comedians short monologues that often me to have a good time, working as a professor at such as Lucille Ball, Bill were “too raw” for the show. and once I started rolling, I the College of Charleston, Cosby and Whoopi Goldcouldn’t stop. It’s a two-hour berg, Vandervort-Cobb has Vandervort-Cobb narrated In late 2008, VandervortCobb began writing “Mothe Emmy Award winning show because the audiences brightened the stage for ments of Joy,” leaving all the taught me what was funny, documentary “Where Do nearly 30 years. She began raw parts in. what was effective, and I figauditioning and performing We Go From Here? ... The Vandervort-Cobb said Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther ure, hey, it’s their show, too!” at The Freedom Theatre in

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SPOLETO AND PICCOLO PARTIAL WEEKEND CALENDAR

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Frankenmatt bring the funny to Piccolo for a third time

Thursday, May 27

Spoleto

8 p.m.: Theater: Present Laughter (preview), Dock Street Theatre. 2¾ hours. $65, $40.

Friday, May 28

Spoleto

Matt Craig (left) and Frank Caeti (right) take flight aboard a ride at an amusement park.

PHOTO BY BRIAN WONG (WONGZILLA PHOTOGRAPHY)

BY NIGEL M. SMITH

The Post and Courier

rankenmatt. Get it? Frank and Matt. Comedians Frank Caeti and Matt Craig make up the improv comedy duo in what’s called a portmanteau. Like spork for spoon and fork — made up words run together. And “Portmanteau” just happens to serve as the title of their third show at Charleston’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival. You might recognize Caeti and Craig from their separate appearances on television. Caeti has the higher profile (despite being shorter than Craig), having appeared for two seasons on the now-defunct “MADtv,” most memorably as a religiously fanatical car salesman. Craig worked the sitcom mills in Los Angeles, with brief appearances in “The Office” and “According to Jim,” and performed sketch comedy aboard Norwegian Cruise Lines.

more info See the Frankenmatt show at Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St., throughout the festival. for tickets, exact times and dates, call 853-6687

Though both are proud of their individual accomplishments, it’s their work together as Frankenmatt that matters most to them, they said. Their latest collective effort will play at Theatre 99 at 280 Meeting St. from May 28-31. Those who made it out to see Frankenmatt perform at last year’s Piccolo were treated to a series of rehearsed sketches that revolved around a road trip to Charleston. This year in “Portmanteau,” the duo will perform without any semblance of structure; by revisiting the fully improvised nature of their first Piccolo hit “Pilgrimage.” “The way this form basically works is that we’ll ask

the audience for a portmanteau at the beginning of the show, and that will inspire what we’ll improvise about,” said Craig via Skype, seated next to Caeti. To prepare themselves for a paying Charleston audience, Caeti and Craig have been performing this particular form of improv up to twice a week for the past month in Los Angeles. Though every night at Piccolo promises to be different, when Frankenmatt premieres “Portmanteau,” they will have executed the exercise well over 30 times. “Improvisation is always two things,” said Craig. “It’s understanding the form and how it’s going to work, and it’s the instantaneous part

that everyone recognizes it for. But really good improv in my opinion is rare. It’s thrilling. It’s a freefall.” Both Caeti and Craig honed their comedic chops at the improv sketch comedy factory Second City. The Chicago-based company churns out prime comedy talent like nowhere else in the country. Jane Lynch (“Glee”), Amy Sedaris (“Strangers With Candy”) and Tina Fey (“30 Rock”) are among the legions of comics that kick-started their careers with stints at Second City. “Second City is actually one of those rare comedy places that pays you, and I use that term lightly,” Craig said. The two became close friends while on the road with Second City in 2001. “The reason why we perform so well together on stage is because there’s always one of us who knows what’s happening,” said Craig. “And if the other person doesn’t, then the other

person carries that slack.” “Another reason why we work is because we make each other laugh,” added Caeti. While Craig and Caeti attest that performing with each other is a joy, the logistics of a life on the road is not on their list of favorite things. When asked if they had always envisioned a life of touring, they screamed a collective “No!” Following their four-night stint here in Charleston, Frankenmatt will take their show to the Twin Cities Improv Festival, Austin’s Out of Bounds Comedy Festival and Montreal’s Just For Laughs. “Ideally this is a means to an end we hope,” said Craig. “We remain hopeful that someone at some point realizes that these kind of shows have a viability in a way that can transfer to HBO specials, or movies, or our own show that is consistently running on Comedy Central. I love touring, I really do, but there is a recovery period when you get off the road.”

Noon: Opening Ceremonies, Broad and Meeting streets. ¾ hour. Free. 1 p.m.: Chamber Music I, Dock Street Theatre. 1¼ hours. $35. 7 p.m.: Dance: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. 2 hours. $25-$75. 8 p.m.: Theater: Present Laughter, Dock Street Theatre. 2¾ hours. $75, $50. 8 p.m.: Gallim Dance, Memminger Auditorium. 1¼ hours. $32. 8 p.m.: Opera: Philemon and Baucis. Emmett Robinson Theatre. 1 hour. $50. 9 p.m.: Jazz: Norma Winstone Trio, College of Charleston Cistern. 1¼ hours. $40, $25. 9 p.m.: Opening Night Fete, Murray Center, Spoleto headquarters. $350, $250 (prices include ticket to Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo).

Piccolo

6:30 p.m.: Blues on the Dock: Steve James, Bowen’s Island Restaurant. 2½ hours. $21. 6:30 p.m.: Theater: Lone Star, Theatre 220. 1 hour. $16 adults, $13 students/seniors. 7 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: The Reckoning, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door. 7 p.m.: JAC Jazz Series: Station NY/CHS, McCrady’s Restaurant. 1¼ hours. $20/set in advance, $25/set day of. 8 p.m.: Theater: Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of

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Lee Barbour’s busy weekend

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Big Head Todd & The Monsters BY MATTHEW GODBEY

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Big Head Todd & The Monsters Saturday-Monday at The Windjammer

Though formed in 1989, Big Head Todd & The Monsters first made an impact on U.S. charts in 1993 with the release of its critically acclaimed junior effort, “Sister Sweetly.” The album produced three Billboard Top 25 singles with “Bittersweet,” “Broken Hearted Savior” and “Circle.” The band’s follow-up, “Strategem,” hit No. 30 on the Billboard Album Chart in 1994 and 1997’s “Beautiful World” also found chart success with the singles “Resignation Superman” and the bluesheavy favorite “Boom Boom.” While mainstream interest in the band began to wane shortly thereafter, BHTM found itself to be a live favorite with a dedicated fan base around the U.S. The band continues to headline tours and perform at large festivals around the U.S. Big Head Todd and the Monsters will perform a three-day stint at The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., beginning Saturday. Saturday will feature Charlie Mars as an opener; Sunday the band will be accompanied by The Bushels. No opening act has been announced for Monday’s performance. Tickets are $30 for Saturday and Sunday, $25 for Monday and are available at the door or online at www.the-windjammer.com. Doors for Saturday and Sunday open at 8:30 p.m. with the show beginning at 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 8 p.m. show Monday. Call 886-8596 or visit www.the-windjammer.com for more information.

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Local performer to appear at McCrady’s Restaurant and Eye Level Art BY VIKKI MATSIS

Special to The Post and Courier

“Hearing them interpret music that once existed only in my head has been a great lesson in how to manifest thoughts into physical reality.” See him play Friday at McCrady’s or Sunday night at Eye Level Art for “Kiss the Sky,” a tribute concert to Jimi Hendrix.

riday, Lee Barbour is opening the Jazz Artists of Charleston Spoleto Jazz Series at McCrady’s with his newest band, Station NY/CHS. There will be two shows to open the “I’m hoping that my rock upbringing and my jazz series, one at 7 p.m. and one at 10 p.m., both are expected to studies will meet in a dark alley, and the ensuing brawl sell out. Barbour has written and will be my next album.” composed all of the music that will be played Friday night and spent this week recording NEXT EVENTS: 7 and 10 p.m. Friday at McCrady’s Restauat Hello Telescope Records. rant, 2 Unity Alley, $25 at the door; Sunday at Eye Level Art, He has brought down John Ellis, former saxophone 103 Spring Street for “Kiss the Sky,” a Jimi Hendrix tribute, player for Charlie Hunter, to play on his new album and $10 in advance, $15/day of, www.eyelevelart.com. with Station NY/CHS for opening night. WEBSITE: www.leebarbour.com Other band members include local jazz professionals CONTACT INFO: leebarbour@gmail.com Quentin Baxter, Gerald Gregory, Jake Holwegner and BIRTH DATE AND PLACE: January 1977, Davenport, Iowa. Ron Wiltrout (album only). RESIDENCE: Charleston, New York, Charleston The new album is Barbour’s first album comprised FAMILY: Mother, Susan; father, Ben; sister, Rebekah solely of original music. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Music in jazz guitar perfor“I’m hoping that my rock upbringing and my jazz stud- mance, University of South Carolina. ies will meet in a dark alley, and the ensuing brawl will be CAREER: Guitarist, composer, audio/video editor. my next album,” Barbour said. GOALS: To write and perform the most honest music I can He lived in New York City last year, making contacts create. and playing new venues with his experimental and imWHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?: “Inner Nature provisational music. of Man and Life Between Death and Rebirth” by Rudolf “Station NY/CHS includes some of my favorite musiSteiner. cians, who also happen to be good friends,” Barbour says. INFLUENCES: Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, Bill Frisell. “We hear music in similar ways and that makes it easier WHERE IS YOUR MUSIC FEATURED LOCALLY?: The record to get my point across as a composer and bandleader. will be available for purchase at 52.5 Records, 561 King St.

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Rapper listens to Kool G Rap, Garth Brooks BY KEVIN YOUNG

Influence of ’70s T music not lost Elfman, ‘The on Mars Danny Simpsons’ theme Special to The Post and Courier

his time Charleston Scene was fortunate enough to score a moment with emerging emcee Fashawn. His new album is “Boy Meets World.” For all things Fashawn, visit www. fashawn.net.

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Charlie Mars is performing at the Pour House on Friday in support of his current CD, “Like a Bird, Like a Plane.” BY CHRIS DODSON

The Post and Courier

t’s hard to believe Southern boy Charlie Mars has released five albums since his debut in 1996. Yet with all that hard work, he mysteriously hasn’t been claimed a household name among fans of singer-songwriters, folk and alternative rock. He’s a T-shirt-and-jeans type of guy with a brawny voice who’s been pushing out his original material for the past 15 years, promoting, touring and doing all the prerequisites to achieve household-name status. Born in Arkansas and raised in Laurel, Miss., Mars says he enjoys the feeling of being on stage, not knowing anyone nor their ideological beliefs in the room, but having a complete connection with everyone through his music. Like most singersongwriters, his song-writing process varies. “Whichever comes first,” said Mars. “Lyrics, music. Sometimes lyrics come first, then the music, and the other way around. Depends on the mood, sometimes the music hits me first, then the lyrics will flow later.” Having taken up guitar in

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WHO: Charlie Mars with Sanders Bohlke., presented by 105.5 FM the Bridge WHEN: Friday 10 p.m. WHERE: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway. COST: $15 at www.etix. com, all Cat’s Music and Monster Music locations. HEAR HIS MUSIC: www.charliemars.com. INFO: 5714343 or www. charlestonpourhouse. com.

high school, he was raised in a Methodist environment, where church music was constant, but his love for rock music from the ’70s also had a major influence on him. He later combined them both, and Mars’ sound was defined. He would crave a bigger audience, radio play, tours, celebrity friends and, yes, even the critics. This all happened with his self-titled album. Rolling Stone magazine called it “big emotional rock from Mississippi” with

“a knack for hooks.” Mars eventually would tour with his heroes, R.E.M. During 2003-06, Mars went through highs and lows in the music business, and he didn’t want any of his luck to slip away. Constantly trying to keep his fans satisfied, he became exhausted and stressed, which were used in sketches and concepts for his latest material. Mars’s fifth album, “Like a Bird, Like a Plane” was described by him as a new beginning, a new introduction to the music world. More than 11 songs deep, it carries themes of his childhood, church days, Christianity, devastation, tolerance and sex. There’s no specific style being overemphasized, just a solid mix. “My sound is basically groovy soul-rock,” said Mars. “It’s a little bit of everything, but I can narrow it down to that.” Mars will be at the Pour House on Friday. Charleston is a familiar place, as he’s played the Music Farm and the Pour House before. “Charleston is beautiful. It’s like New Orleans with palm trees or whatever you call them — palmetto, I think,” said Mars.

Eric B. and Rakim, ‘Juice (Know The Ledge)’

Rakim comes in like uptown (recites lyrics to himself). He’s one of my favorites of all time. The horns (Grins) I gotta get with are amazing. People don’t this producer! So many rap over these kind of bpms changes, so many chambers. anymore. I love “The Simpsons,” man. TO SEE IT ONLINE: You’ve been playing pretty www.youtube.com/ much everything that’s in watch?v=OPkWYTUiPTo or my iPod ... except for that. use the keywords: “Eric,” “RaThat was nice. kim” and “Ledge.” TO SEE IT ONLINE: Kool G Rap, ‘Letters’ www.youtube.com/ I know that voice anywatch?v=PYRJv7-X0tk or use where. One of my favorite the keywords: “Simpsons” rappers. He has one of the and “Elfman.”

illest rappers. A master of repetition. He took it to another level of the game This is dope. TO SEE IT ONLINE: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=sGBj3zCX9Mk or use the keywords: “Kool”, “Rap” and “Letters.”

Garth Brooks, “Friends In Low Places’

(A confused look crosses his face) I don’t know who this is. (Looks at the iPod) Man, I was gonna say Garth Brooks but I figured that would’ve been too typical of an answer. (Laughs) Garth’s the man, though. All those albums he’s sold? You can’t front on that. TO SEE IT ONLINE: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=77H6X66_QJ8 or use the keywords: “Garth,” “Brooks” and “Friends.”

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Despite its name, Tishamingo is as Southern as they come. The band’s soft, blues-based rock ’n’ roll sound is reminiscent of some of the classic Southern bands: Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special and ZZ Top to name a few. Tishamingo will perform Saturday and Sunday at The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy. Benji Shanks and The Sundogs will open, on both nights. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show and are available at the door or online at www.etix. com. Doors open at 9 p.m. Call 571-4343 or visit www. charlestonpourhouse.com for more information.

Burlesque Fest is beautiful and Bizarro

The Independents Friday at The Village Tavern It’s not easy to be considered a success in the music world. It’s especially difficult in the unforgiving world of the punk underground and yet, somehow, The Independents have achieved more success in the underground than most marketable, pop firecrackers can obtain in a one-hit fling with the mainstream. In 1997, The Independents, with Joey Ramone as its manager and producer, released “Stalker” and appeared on several dates of the Ramones’ farewell tour, which helped launch the band into silent stardom with the punk/rock community. In 2008, the band released its latest effort titled “Do It Again” and embarked on a tour with The Queers in support of the new record. The Independents will perform Friday at The Village Tavern, 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., with The Pathetics. Visit www.myspace.com/ villagetavern for more info.

Bizarro Burlesque member Dolly Macabre.

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WHAT: The First Charleston Burlesque Fest featuring Megan Jean & The KFB WHERE: South of Broadway Theatre, 1080 East Montague Ave. in North Charleston. WHEN: Saturday. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. HOW MUCH: Tickets are $10 in advance at ticketleap. com or $12 at the door.

BY DEVIN GRANT

Special to The Post and Courier

n any given weekend here in the Lowcountry, one can take in all kinds of entertainment. There are bands, both local and national, that perform in the numerous venues around town, stage productions at the many local theaters and, if all else fails, one can always catch a movie. This weekend a local group of performers is aiming to give Charleston something a bit out of the ordinary. Bizarro Burlesque has been staging performances around the Charleston area since its inception in the fall of 2008. Led by performer Dolly Dee, Bizarro Burlesque’s mission is to keep alive the art of burlesque. Started as a form of parody in the 1830s, burlesque experienced resurgence in popularity in the 1930s, but there has always been a faithful core fan base that has done what was necessary to keep the art form alive. This Saturday at the South of Broadway Theatre in the Park Circle neighborhood in North Charleston, Bizarro Burlesque with present the first Charleston Burlesque Fest. The event, which runs 8 p.m.-midnight, will feature an array of burlesque performers from around the region. Dee sat down last week to talk about her troupe, the upcoming show and what initially drew her to burlesque. “I’m a retrophiliac,” says Dee, who was joined by Skye Paige and Brandy Valentine, Bizzaro Burlesque’s two other core members. “I have always been into vintage costumes and dressing up. I fell in love with burlesque, and I wanted to take the costumes out of the house and the conventions,” she says. “I asked a couple of friends if they would be interested in doing it.” Initially consisting of four members, Bizarro Burlesque almost ceased to exist when Dee found herself without any co-members. “One quit and the other two got pregnant at about the same time, so suddenly it was back to just me,” Dee says. Fortunately, local musician Paige saw Bizarro Burlesque’s second perPlease see BURLESQUE, Page 23F

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Tishamingo Saturday & Sunday at The Pour House

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Righchus ‘CHAOS THEORY’

(Independent) Hip-hop groups tend to follow one of two paths. Either they adapt to whatever the rest of the pack is doing, resulting in songs that sound like everything else out there, or they introduce something new to the genre. Obviously, the innovators are much more interesting to hear than the poseurs. Rap fans in the Lowcountry will be pleased to know that there is a local act, Righchus, who definitely marches to the beat of its own drummer. Righchus, also known as Matt Bostick, teamed up with longtime friend and producer Max Berry to create the tracks on “Chaos Theory.” The resulting rhymes are as fresh and innovative as anything coming from the major labels, more so in a lot of cases. Righchus has a smooth, confident delivery and isn’t afraid to get a bit playful on certain tracks, while avoiding all-out clowning. Berry shows his worth as a producer who can turn out an independent album that sounds very professional. Particularly good is “Go Hard,” which features some awesome old-school turntable scratching. Don’t be surprised if Righchus ends up hitting the big time. KEY TRACKS: “Mr. Hustler,” “Ridin’,” “Go Hard.”

Truth & Salvage Co. ‘TRUTH & SALVAGE CO.’

(Megaforce) When your band catches the ear of a musician as influential as Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes, then apparently you’re doing something right. In the case of Truth & Salvage Co., their sound was convincing enough that Robinson signed them to release an album on his record label. The resulting self-titled CD simply oozes Americana music influences. In the course of just a couple of songs, one hears echoes of The Band, Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers and any other number of roots rock acts. Yes, even the influence of the Black Crowes can be heard, but even with all of the Americana ghosts converging on the album, it seems that Truth & Salvage Co. manage to keep the sound its own. “Truth & Salvage Co.” is a big, beautiful sprawling back lawn of an album, and the songs make the listener yearn a bit for the days when you had to turn the record over to hear the rest of the songs. This is a band that is already following in the footsteps of acts such as My Morning Jacket, recording vibrant music and presumably performing the same music in a live setting with just as much passion. KEY TRACKS: “Hail Hail,” “Heart Like a Wheel,” “Rise Up.”

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The Rolling Stones ‘EXILE ON MAIN STREET’ (REISSUE)

(UMe) Being a child of the ’70s and ’80s, I didn’t really get into The Rolling Stones until I saw Mick Jagger prancing across my TV screen to “Start Me Up” on the earliest incarnation of MTV. Sure, “Tattoo You” may not have been the best place to start, but I quickly made up for lost time. When I finally got to what many consider to be the Stones’ best album, 1972’s “Exile on Main Street,” it took a bit to wrap my middle school-age mind around the contents of the album. After a few listens though, I was hooked. The music on this landmark album, mostly recorded in the basement of a mansion in the South of France, drips with excess. Classic Stones songs such as “Tumbling Dice” and “Loving Cup,” weren’t the main appeal of that album. Instead, deeper tracks such as “Rocks Off,” “Rip This Joint” and “Shine a Light” are the reasons to revisit this recent rerelease. The deluxe edition of the reissue includes another CD full of outtakes from the “Exile on Main Street” sessions. None of the new material is groundbreaking, but when a band has been around as long as The Stones, you know you’re going to be curious about any previously unreleased music. Just keep your expectations realistic as you listen to the extra stuff, the best of which includes “Pass the Wine (Sophia Loren)” and an alternate take of “Loving Cup.” Nearly 40 years on though, “Exile” still sounds as raw and dangerous as it did the day it was released. KEY TRACKS: “Happy,” “Plundered My Soul,” “Following the River.”

LCD Soundsystem ‘THIS IS HAPPENING’

(Virgin) The last time we heard from James Murphy, who for all intents and purposes is LCD Soundsystem, he was turning more folks onto his signature dance music sound with the 2007 album “Sound of Silver.” That album full of incredibly catchy dance tracks improved upon his ambitious 2005 self-titled debut. Well, it seems that “This is Happening” takes things to yet another label. Whether he is turning in what sounds like the most upbeat song Trent Reznor ever wrote (“Dance Yrself Clean”), or channeling ’70s David Bowie on “All I Want,” this album hits the listener like a brick, even the songs that seem to start off way too abstract. If the material contained in “This is Happening” doesn’t get your body moving, then you would be advised to check your pulse. KEY TRACKS: “Dance Yrself Clean,” “Drunk Girls,” “All I Want.”

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ALLUETTE’S JAZZ CAFE: 137 Calhoun St. 737-0090. Tonight: Calvin Taylor, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tonight-Sat: Oscar River Trio, 9:30 p.m.; Sun: Abe White, 4-8 p.m. . AROMAS: 50 N. Market St. 723-9588. Thus: David Higgins Band, free, 8 p.m. Fri-Sat: Cotton Blue, 7 p.m. ART’S BAR AND GRILL: 413 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 849-3040. Tonight: Jeff Batman and Friends; Fri: Baby Fat; Sat: Fire Apes; Sun: Everett Bigbee; Mon: Open Mic w/Everett Bigbee; Tues: Danielle Howle; Wed: Wade and Joel. ATLANTICVILLE RESTAURANT AND WINES: 2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-9452. Tue: Thai Tuesdays w/Annie Boxell. BAMBU: 604 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 284-8229. Tonight: Henri Gates, 8 p.m.; Fri: Louie D. Project, 9 p.m. BANANA CABANA: 1130 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms. 886-4360. Tonight: Skip Sullians, 6 p.m.; Fri: Paul Jamison, 7 p.m.; Sat: Mark Shuler, noon, Lowcountry Jukebox, 7 p.m.; Sun: Justin Mackey w/ Skip Sullians, 6 p.m.; Mon: Jef Wilson, noon, Jeff Houts, 6 p.m.; Tues: Hunter Hill, 6 p.m.; Wed: Hugh Price, 6 p.m.; Thurs: Skip Sullians, 6 p.m. BLIND TIGER PUB: 38 Broad St. 577-0088. Tonight: Porkchop, 9 p.m.; Fri: Malin Wagnon; Sat: Porkchop w/ Louis Dixon. BLU RESTAURANT & BAR: 1 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-6658. Tonight: Jeff Caldwell, 7-10 p.m.; Fri: Matt Jordan Duo, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Sat: Henri Gates, 2-5 p.m., Calvin Taylor, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Sun: Mitch Wetherington, 2-5 p.m. BOWEN’S ISLAND RESTAURANT: 1870 Bowen Islands Rd. Folly Island. 795-2757. Fri: Steve James, 6-9 p.m.; Sun: Momma and the Redemption Band, 4-8 p.m. BUDDY ROES SHRIMP SHACK: 1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd. 388-5270. Tonight-Sat: Ronnie Johnson and Chris Clifton, 9 p.m.; Wed: Jacob and Jason of Category 6 Band, 9 p.m.; Tues: Ronnie Johnson Open Mic, 8 p.m. CHARLESTON GRILL: Charleston Place, 224 King St. 577-4522. Tonight: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7-11 p.m.; Fri-Sat: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sun: Bob Williams Duo, 7-10 p.m.; Mon-Wed: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7-11 p.m. CITY LIGHTS COFFEE SHOP: 141 Market St. 853-7067. Wed: The Amazing Mittens, 6:30-8 p.m. THE CLUB AT MEYERS RD.: 216 Meyers Rd., Summerville. 875-4215. Tonight-Fri: Karaoke, 8 p.m. Sat: DJ and Karaoke, 8 p.m.midnight.; Thurs: Karaoke, 8 p.m. CLUB H2O: 8484 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston. 767-1426. Tonight: Country Dance Party w/Rowdy Nites, 9 p.m.; Fri-Sat: DJ Mike Mendoza, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thurs: Country Dance Party w/Rowdy Nites, 9 p.m . THE CRESCENT CONNECTION: 1910 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. 528-0777. Fri-Sat: Abe White, 6-9 p.m.; Sun: Sunday Jazz Brunch, noon-3 p.m.

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The Hell Bounders Car Club’s memorial day car and bike show will be from 2-6 at Jimbos Rock Lounge, 1662 Savannah Highway. There will be a fashion show and live music from bands including The Hell Fire Sinners, The Defilers and Whisky and Ramblin. Admission is $10. Funds raised help pay for Kidney transplant cost for J. Brian Flathman. CUOCO PAZZO: 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 971-9034. Wed, Fri-Sat: Riccardo sings Opera and Italian songs, 7-9 p.m. DORCHESTER LANES: 10015 Dorchester Rd., Summerville. 376-2200. Fri: Due South; Sat: Cherry Bomb; Sun: Trivia w/ Bad Joke Tom; Mon and Wed: Karaoke w/ Rocky; Tues: Acoustics w/ Brandon and Taylor; Karoka w/ Rocky. DUNLEAVY’S PUB: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-9646. Sun: Carroll Brown, 8 p.m.; Tue: Carroll Brown w/Bob Sachs and the Maniax, 7:30 p.m. EAST BAY MEETING HOUSE: 159 East Bay St. 723-3446. Mon: Monday Night Poetry and open mic w/Jim Lundy, 8-10 p.m. EVO PIZZERIA: 1075 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. 225-1796. Tonight: The Pulse Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. FIERY RON’S SULLIVAN’S ISLAND: 2209 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-3131. Tonight: The Cliff, $3, 10 p.m.; Fri: American Aquarium, $5, 10:30 p.m.; Sat: Drink Small, $8, 2:30 p.m.; Mon: Delta Highway, $5, 8 p.m.; Wed: Nite Ramble w/ Sandy and Gary, 8:30 p.m.; Thurs: Hit or Miss, 10 p.m. FIERY RON’S WEST ASHLEY: 1205 Ashley River Rd. 225-2278. Fri: Amelia’s Mechanics w/ Daryl Hance, $5, 10:30 p.m.; Mon: Open Mic, 8 p.m.; Tues: Linday Holler’s Western Polaroids, 9 p.m.; Wed: Lowcountry Blues Club, 7 p.m. FISH RESTAURANT: 442 King St. 7223474. Tonight: Jazz w/Elise Testone, 7-10 p.m.; Fri: DJ Jaz, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat: DJ Todd Cadley, 10 p.m. GENNARO’S RESTAURANTE: 8500 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston. 760-9875. Tonight: Gennaro’s Jazz Ensemble, 8:30 p.m. GILLIGAN’S: 1475 Long Grove Dr., Mount Pleasant. 849-2244. Fri: Mark Schuler, 6-9 p.m.; Sat: Daniel Dean, 6-9 p.m. HALLS CHOPHOUSE: 434 King St. 7970090. Fri-Sat: Anthony Owens, 7-10 p.m.; Sun-Wed: Anthony Owens, 6:30-9:30 p.m. HALLIGAN’S RESTAURANT AND BAR: 3025 Ashley Towne Center, Suite 201, Charleston. 225-4347. Tonight: Trivia and Karaoke, 8 p.m. THE HARBOR GRILLE: 360 Concord St. 853-5752. Tonight: Paper Cut Massacre

w/Enter the Era, Sugar Red Drive and Facedown; Sat: Overdrive w/Drownout and Tattermask; Tue: Big Hit and the Baby Kit; Wed: Ladies Night w/DJ Argento. HIGH COTTON: 199 E. Bay St. 724-3815. Nightly 6-10 p.m. Tonight: James Slater and David Heywood; Fri-Sun: John Slate and Bill Aycock; Mon: Margaret Coleman and John Slate; Tues: Margaret Coleman and Wayne Davis; Wed: James Slater and David Heywood. JIMMY’S: 431 St. James Ave., Goose Creek. 553-8766. Tonight: Groove Therapy, 8-11 p.m.; Fri: Cherry Bomb; Sat: Fat Alice, Free, 9-11 p.m. J.PAUL’Z: 1739 Maybank Hwy., Charleston. 442-4480. Tonight: Sinatra and Sushi w/Joe Clarke Quartet, 7-10 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 337 King St. 805-5020. Wed: Trivia, 10 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1175 Folly Rd., James Island. 225-6996. Fri: The Diesel Brothers; Sat: Big Suade w/ Brain and Jason of Uncle Mingo. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1119 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 881-8734. Tonight: Jamisun Group; Fri: Woodrum & Worley; Thurs: Hank Futch Duo. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 800 N. Main St., Summerville. 875-6998. Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley 766-5292. Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KUDU COFFEE: 4 Vanderhorst St. (843) 853-7186. 6/3 Uncle Mountain (Ashville) 8 p.m.; 6/5 Sarah Bandy 8 p.m.; 6/12 Megan Jean & the KFB 8 p.m.; 6/18 The VTones 7 p.m. LALO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 1585 Central Ave., Summerville. 873-9988. Sat: Swamp Fox Karaoke, 8 p.m. LIBERTY TAP ROOM: 1028 Johnnie Dobbs Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 971-7777. Tonight: Henri Gates, 6-9 p.m. LOCO JOE’S FOOD & SPIRITS: 1115 Miles Rd., Summerville. 821-2946. Tue-Wed: Karaoke w/Robby G., 8 p.m. MANNY’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE: 1608 Old Towne Rd. 763-3908. Wed. Ted Mckee, 6-9 p.m. MED BISTRO: 90 Folly Rd. Blvd. 766-0323.

Fri: Mark Schuler; Sat: Joe Clark. MERCATO RESTAURANT: 102 N. Market St. 722-6393. Tonight-Fri: Ann Caldwell w/ Jazz Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Sat: Robert Lewis, Gerald Gregory and Nick Jenkins, 6-10 p.m.; Mon: Leah Suarez Trio; Tue: Jazz Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Wed: Kris Woodrum and Jesse Prichart, 6-10 p.m. MOJO’S CLUB AND CIGAR BAR: 945 Bacons Bridge Rd. 875-5099. Mon: Shag. MORGAN CREEK GRILL: 80 41st Ave. Isle of Palms. 886-8980. Fri: Brent McDonald Duo, 6-10:30 p.m.; Sat: Doug Jones, 6-10:30 p.m.; Sun: Blue Plantation, 4-8 p.m.; Tues: Rene Russell on Palmetto Breeze Cruise, 6-8 p.m. MUSIC FARM: 32 Ann St. 577-6989. Summer Underground Reunion w/ Valeria Molano vs. Linz, Double Clique, Scarlett, Baby Girl, Nu Prodigee, MC Bryan Fury, $10, 9 p.m.; Sun: Lowcountry High Rollers, 9 p.m. OASIS BAR AND GRILL: 778 Folly Rd., James Island. Tonight: Jam Nite w/ Chantilly Lace, 7 p.m.; Fri- Sat: Owen Black Productions; Thurs: Jam Nite w/ Chantilly Lace, 7 p.m. O’MALLEY’S: 549 King St, Charleston. 805-5000. Tue: Trivia, 7 p.m. OSCAR’S RESTAURANT: 207 W. 5th North St., Summerville. 871-3800. Tonight: Trivia, 7-9 p.m. PATRICK’S PUB: 1377 Ashley River Rd. 571-3435. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Sat: Drag Show. PENACHIOS FINE DINING & LOUNGE: 2447 Ashley River Rd. 402-9640. Thurs: Debbie Prine, 9 p.m. POE’S TAVERN: 2210 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-0083. Sun: Calvin Taylor, 6-9 p.m. THE POUR HOUSE: 1977 Maybank Highway. 571-4343. Tonight: Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, $10, 9 p.m.; Sat: Butterbeans, $5, Tishamingo and Friends w/ Benji Shanks and the Sundogs, $10, 9 p.m.; Sun: Justin Brodgon, 5 p.m., Tishamingo and Friends w/ Benji Shanks and the Sundogs, $10, 9 p.m.; Tues: Passafire w/ Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes, $10, 9 p.m.; Wed: Quasiphonics w. DOCO, Free, 9 p.m.; Thurs. Josh Phillips Folk Fest, Free, 9 p.m. RED DRUM GASTROPUB: 803 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 849-0313. Wed: Triple Lindy, 9 p.m. RED’S ICE HOUSE: 98 Church St., Mount Pleasant, 388-0003. Tonight: Two Three Ways; Mon: Dave Landeo; Tue: Hank and Greg. RITA’S: 2 Center St., Folly Beach. 633-5330. Fri: Sara Smile; Sat: Woodrum & Worley. THE ROCK LOUNGE: 1662 Savannah Hwy. 225-2200. Fri: Dante’s Camaro, 8 p.m.; Sat: The Defilers, 8 p.m. ; Sun: “New Album Preview” party w/ Souls Harbor. SAND DOLLAR: 7 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-9498. Fri-Sat: The Cool. SEEL’S OFF THE HOOK: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island, 883-5030: Tonight: The Bushels, 9 p.m.; Fri and Sat: DJ C.Nile, 10 p.m. SEE WEE: 4808 Hwy. 17 N, Awendaw. 9283609. Fri: Home Boy Blue Grass Band, 6-9

p.m.; Sat: Jef w/ 1F Wilson, 6-9 p.m. SPANKY BOTTOMS: 570 College Park Rd. 553-0834. Fri-Sat and Wed: Karaoke w/Debbie Prine, 8 p.m. SUNFIRE GRILL & BISTRO: 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 766-0223. Tonight: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m.; Fri: Suise Summers and Al, 6 p.m.; Sat: Bob Tobin, 6:30 p.m.; Sun: Trivia, 810 p.m.; Mon: Singer and Songwriter Night, 8 p.m.; Thurs: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m. THE SWAMP FOX AT THE FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: 387 King St. 724-8888. FriSat: Pianist Bill Howland 6-9 p.m. THIRSTY TURTLE II: 1158 College Park Rd., Summerville. 851-9828. Sun: Randy Pender or Mike Pifer, 8 p.m.-midnight; Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tues: Shane Clark or Mike Pifer. THROUGHBRED CLUB AT CHARLESTON PLACE: 224 King St. 722-4900. Today-Sat: Live piano, 1-11 p.m. Sun: Live piano, 5-10 p.m.; Mon-Wed: Live piano, 5-11 p.m. THE TIN ROOF: 1117 Magnolia Rd. 2828988. Tonight: Thurs: The Sideshow Tragedy, 9 p.m.; Sat: Grant Gilman, 9 p.m.; Tues: Hudson K, 9 p.m. TOAST: 155 Meeting St. 534-0043. Sat: Pianist Annie Boxell, 6-9 p.m. TOMMY CONDON’S: 160 Church St. 577-3818. Tonight-Sat: Steve Carroll and the Bograts; Wed, Sun: Fried Rainbow Trout. TRAYCE’S TOO NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE & PUB: 2578 Ashley River Rd. 5562378. Tonight: Trivia; Mon: Open mic night; Tue: Karaoke. VILLAGE TAVERN: 1055 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. 884-6311. Tonight: Tyler Bonne w/ The Private Life of David and Jerry Jacobs, 9 p.m.; Fri: The Independents w/ The Pathetics, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Crisis in Hollywood w/ Goodbye She Said, 9 p.m. WET WILLIE’S: 209 East Bay St. 853-5650. Mon: Metal Mondays. WILD WING DOWNTOWN: 6 N. Market St. 722-9464. Tonight: DJ Party; Fri: Mr. Fernando; Fri: U-Phonik; Sat: Mad Margitt; Sun: Plane Jane; Mon: Rotie Acoustic; Tues: Trivia; Wed: Diesel Brothers; Thurs: DJ Dance Party. WILD WING MOUNT PLEASANT: 664 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 971-9464. Tonight: Plane Jane; Fri: Soulfish; Sat: Villanova; Sun: The Jamison Group; Tues: Trivia; Thurs: Plan Jane. WILD WING NORTH CHARLESTON: 7618 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. 818-9464. Tonight: Ed Miller Karaoke; Fri: Plane Jane; Sat: U-Phonik; Sun: Matt Jordan w/ Fred of Trickknee; Mon: Trivia; Tue: The Diesel Brothers; Wed: Rotie and Morgan of Soulfish;. THE WINDJAMMER: 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms. 886-8596. Tonight: Ten Toes Up w/ Deleveled, $5, 9 p.m.; Fri: Simplified w/ John Wesley Satterfield, $8, 9 p.m.; Sat: Big Head Todd and Monsters w/ Charlie Mars, $30, 8:30 p.m.; Sun: Big Head Todd and Monsters w/ The Bushels, $30, 8:30 p.m; Mon: Big Head Todd and Monsters, $25, 8 p.m. WOLFTRACK BAR AND GRILL: 1807 Parsonage Rd. 763-0853. Fri: Fat Alice; Sat: Rickey and The Rattlers.

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Florence Foster Jenkins, Village Playhouse. 2 hours. $26 adults, $24 seniors, $21 students, $13 children. 8 p.m.: Theater: Year of Magical Thinking, Lance Hall, Circular Congregational Church. 1½ hours. $19. 8 p.m.: Sunset Serenade, Customhouse. 2 hours. Free. 8 p.m.: Theater: Oh George!, Footlight Players Theatre. 1½ hours. $26 adults, $21 students/ seniors. 8 p.m.: Theater: Reasons to be Pretty, Chapel Theatre. 2 hours. $16 adults, $13 students/ seniors. 8:30 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: CatNip! Presents: We’re Gonna Improvise All Over You!, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door. 9 p.m.: Theater: Moments of Joy, Theatre 220. 2 hours. $21 adults, $19 students/seniors. 10 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: Frankenmatt, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door. 10 p.m.: JAC Jazz Series: Station NY/CHS, McCrady’s Restaurant. 1¼ hours. $20/set in advance, $25/set day of.

Saturday, May 29

Spoleto

6 p.m.: Opera: Philemon and Baucis. Emmett Robinson Theatre. 1 hour. $50. 8 p.m.: Dance: Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. 2 hours. $15-$65. 8 p.m.: Opera: Flora, Dock Street Theatre. 1½ hours. $150, $110. 8 p.m.: Gallim Dance, Memminger Auditorium. 1¼ hours. $32. 9 p.m.: Jazz: Norma Winstone Trio, College of Charleston Cistern. 1¼ hours. $40, $25.

Piccolo

6 p.m.: Theater: Reasons to be Pretty, Chapel Theatre. 2 hours. $16 adults, $13 students/ seniors. 6 p.m.: Spotlight Concert Series: Amore!, Gage Hall. 1 hour. $26 adults, $16 students/seniors. 6 p.m.: Theater: Oh George!, Footlight Players Theatre. 1½ hours. $26 adults, $21 students/ seniors. 6 p.m.: Special Event: Faith, Science and Values, Christianity Revealed, Central Mosque

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Die Roten Punkte will perform June 3-5 for Spoleto. Visit spoletousa.org. of Charleston. Free. 6:30 p.m.: Theater: Moments of Joy, Theatre 220. 2 hours. $21 adults, $19 students/seniors. 7 p.m.: Traditional Music of the Old South: Circa 1748,: Charleston Library Society. 1 hour. $21. 7 p.m.: Dance: Decadent Divas: Charleston Ballet Theatre. 1¼ hours. $31. 7 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: The Have Nots Comedy Improv, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door. 8 p.m.: Spotlight Special Event: Beethoven, His Women & His Music, Circular Congregational Church. 1 hour. $21. 8 p.m.: Theater: (title of show), Village Playhouse. 2 hours. $26 adults, $24 seniors, $21 students. 8 p.m.: Theater: Year of Magical Thinking, Lance Hall, Circular Congregational Church. 1½ hours. $19. 9 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: The Reckoning, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door. 9 p.m.: Theater: Devil Boys From Beyond, Footlight Players

Theatre. 1½ hours. $21 adults, $19 students/seniors. 9 p.m.: Theater: Thom Pain (based on nothing), Chapel Theatre. 1¼ hours. $16 adults, $13 students/seniors. 9:30 p.m.: Theater: David Lee Nelson, Status Update, Theatre 220. 1 hour. $16. 10:30 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: FrankenMatt, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door. 11 p.m.: Seed & Feed Marching Abominable, Customhouse. 1 hour. Free.

Sunday, May 30

Spoleto

8 p.m.: Opera: Proserpina, Memminger Auditorium. 1 hour. $25-$60. 8 p.m.: Theater: Present Laughter, Dock Street Theatre. 2¾ hours. $75, $50. 9 p.m.: Jazz: Nailor “Proveta” Azevedo, College of Charleston Cistern. 1¼ hours. $40, $25.

Piccolo

6 p.m.: Theater: A Shaker’s

Path, Chapel Theatre. 1 hour. $16 adults, $13 students/seniors. 6 p.m.: Traditional Music of the Old South: Choraliers Music Club of Charleston, Emanuel AME Church (Lower Church). 1 hour. $16 adults, $13 students/seniors, $9 children,: under 6 free. 6 p.m.: Theater: Lone Star, Theatre 220. 1 hour. $16 adults, $13: students/seniors. 6 p.m.: Spotlight Concert Series: Piccolo Spoleto Festival Orchestra, Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina. 1 hour. $11. 6:30 p.m.: Lowcountry Blues Cruise: Hitman, Carolina Belle. 2 hours (cruise departs at 7 p.m.). $26 adults, $23 students/ seniors. 7 p.m.: Dance: Motown Mania, Charleston Ballet Theatre. 1¼ hours. $31. 7 p.m.: JAC Jazz Series: Leah Suarez and Friends, McCrady’s Restaurant. 1¼ hours. $20/set in advance, $25/set day of. 7 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: The Have Nots Comedy Improv, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door. 8 p.m.: Traditional Music of the Old South: Old-Time Camp Meeting, Mount Zion AME Church. 1½ hours. $15 adults, $12 students. 8 p.m.: Theater: Souvenir, A Fantasia on the Life of Florence Foster Jenkins, Village Playhouse. 2 hours. $26 adults, $24 seniors, $21 students, $13 children. 8 p.m.: Spotlight Special Event: Beethoven, His Women & His Music, Circular Congregational Church. 1 hour. $21. 8 p.m.: Theater: My Name is Ruth, Footlight Players Theatre. 1¼ hours. $21 adults, $19 students/seniors. 8:30 p.m.: Theater: Thom Pain (based on nothing), Chapel Theatre. 1¼ hours. $16 adults, $13 students/seniors. 8:30 p.m.: Theater: David Lee Nelson, Status Update, Theatre 220. 1 hour. $16. 9 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: The Reckoning, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door. 10 p.m.: JAC Jazz Series: Leah Suarez and Friends, McCrady’s Restaurant. 1¼ hours. $20/set in advance, $25/set day of. 10:30 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: Frankenmatt, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door.

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Preserving South Carolina’s Jazz Legacy, June 4, 8-10 p.m. at the Avery Research Center (125 Bull St.), free. It will include an exhibition of photographs, letters, music scores, oral histories and other source material from CJI’s archival collection. The collection, Charleston’s only comprehensive jazz archive, documents jazz in Charleston and South Carolina from 1891 to the present and contains more than 1,000 items. The event also will include the formal gifting of CJI’s Livingston Collection. The collection will be donated to CJI from the families of Tecklenburg and Leonard Long, great-nephews of Livingston. Also, this event will include a talk by the legendary Heath Brothers (Heath and his brother and drummer/percussionist, Albert “Tootie” Heath) about their performing, touring and recording careers with many South Carolina musicians including Gillespie. Heath will discuss his recent book and autograph copies of “I Walked With Giants: The Autobiography of Jimmy Heath.” The talk also will include a commentary by Charlestonian Dr. Wilmot “Al” Fraser, co-author with Gillespie of “To Be or Not to Bop: Memoirs of Dizzy Gillespie” (Doubleday, 1979).

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Houston Person opens the CJI Legends Festival June 4.

Ellis Marsalis, New Orleans band family patriarch, will keynote the CJI Legends Festival at the Sottile Theatre.

BY JACK MCCRAY

Special to The Post and Courier

There’s lots of jazz to go around at this year’s Piccolo Spoleto Festival. At the heart of it all is the Charleston Jazz Initative’s Legends Festival, a three-day extravaganza of top-flight music, theater and education, all rooted in South Carolina’s rich jazz history and legacy. CJI, a local research project based at the College of Charleston, is marking seven years of work on mining the Palmetto State jazz tradition. And it wants to share the celebration with the world through the outreach of Piccolo, the annual Lowcountry ritual. The Legends Festival party also includes the 20th anniversary of the C of C’s School of the Arts. Led by Dr. Karen Chandler, SOA professor, this CJI series of events is poised to cut an even wider swath than it already has in its first seven years of documenting the South Carolina jazz story.

Blockbuster

Legends brings together an unprecedented mix of local, regional, national and international jazz luminaries, all with connections or scholarly interests in the South Carolina story, including today’s scene. Never before has there been such a jazz presence in the state. Beyond the performances, talks, exhibitions and presentations, the general vibe of the mini fest promises to be exhilarating. What you’ll have in the heart of the Historic District — at the Sottille Theatre, Stern Center Garden, Francis Marion Hotel, Avery Research Center , Cato Center and Riviera Theater — is a palpable energy field that comes about when a large number of people who are really good at

what they do congregate to work and play in a small area. Participants run the gamut of notables from all segments of the jazz culture industry. CJI advisers at the party will include Jeffrey P. Green, British historian; Dan Morgenstern, author and director of the Institute of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University; Wolfram Knauer, Ph.D., author and director of the Jazz-Institut, Darmstadt, Germany; A.B. Spellman, former deputy director, National Endowment for the Arts, author and critic; and Larry Ridley, Ph.D., bassist and executive director of the African American Jazz Caucus, New York. Add to the mix 25 world-class musicians and sparks should fly.

High notes

One of those 25 is Slide Hampton, a Grammy-winning arranger and trombonist. He is also a legendary composer. He has been commissioned by CJI to write a piece for the festival. So on June 5, after a performance by the CJI Legends Band, the American jazz canon will include a master work by a renowned composer who was inspired by South Carolina. It’s called “Gullah Suite: A Tribute to Buddy Johnson & John Birks ‘Dizzy’ Gillespie.” Slide cut his musical teeth with the late, great Buddy Johnson, a Darlington native, and his band in the mid-1950s. The Legends Band is conducted by Charlton Singleton, conductor of the Lowcountry’s resident big band, The Charleston Jazz Orchestra. After receiving the music, Charlton remarked, “It looks fabulous! We have to remember, and I am quoting John Williams (band member) from a conversation that we had ... about Slide, ‘Slide is a genius.’ Enough said. I became a fan of his work when I heard a few arrangements that he did for the Joe Henderson Big Band project. Just the fan-

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Jimmy (left) and Albert Heath are major international players with deep roots in the bop era.

fares before the tunes kicked in were enough to stop me in my tracks. His writing is second to none, and I am still awestruck that he is writing for us.” Festival participants Hampton, Morgenstern and Jimmy Heath are National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters, the highest award in the United States. Spellman even has an NEA Jazz Master advocacy award named after him, one of which went to Morgenstern. Another noteworthy performance by the band that night will be Heath’s “Without You, No Me,” an homage to Dizzy Gillespie, South Carolina’s most famous jazz musician. Like Hampton’s premiere, Heath’s song has never been performed and recorded in South Carolina. Heath, who will be joined by his brother, Albert, in Charleston, will discuss his new book, “I Walked With Giants: The Autobiography of Jimmy Heath” (Temple 2010), with this reporter before an audience at the Avery on June 4. Earlier that day at the Stern Center Garden, Florence native Houston Person, regarded by many as one of the greatest living saxophone players, will talk a bit about his life in jazz and play with local masters Quentin Baxter, Tommy Gill and Kevin Hamilton at a catered luncheon. Person hasn’t played Charleston since he worked the old Myskyns 35 years ago. Closing the festival on June 6 will be a tribute to Charleston composer Joseph “Fud” Livingston at the Riviera Theater. Charlestonian John Tecklenburg, who co-chairs the festival with Dorothy Harrison, has produced this presentation. This event will honor the life and career of the clarinetist who arranged for many big bands of the 1930s and 1940s including Jimmy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Paul Whiteman. Brad Kay, Los Angeles-based career pianist, will present a talk with live interpretations of Fud’s career.

Schedule

Here’s a list of Legends activities:

South Carolina’s Legend: Houston Person, LIVE!, June 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the College of Charleston’s Stern Center Gardens (71 George St.), $35 adults, $15 students plus $1 surcharge. The event will highlight Person’s role as a two-time Grammy nominee and his years growing up in Florence. JazzEd Fest: The Charleston, June 4, 3:30-5 p.m. at the College of Charleston’s Sottile Theatre (44 George St.), free. This event is an original musical that interprets the story of Charleston’s Jenkins Orphanage Bands including dances that evolved from West Africa to Charleston including the Cakewalk, the Charleston and the Black Bottom by 180 fourth-graders from the Hilton Head Island School for the Creative Arts. Playwright and Hilton Head Creative Arts teacher Patti Maurer worked with CJI’s Dr. Karen Chandler to produce the musical originally performed by third-graders at HHISCA in February 2009. It was a 2008-09 Distinguished Arts Program of the South Carolina Department of Education using dance, music and social studies curriculum standards. JazzEd Fest: Legends Master Class, June 4, 5-6:30 p.m. at the C of C’s Marion and Wayland H. Cato Jr. Center for the Arts, Room 234, (161 Calhoun St.), free/limited seating. Hampton and Heath will discuss their careers and composing and arranging techniques with musicians and the public.

Nothin’ Could Be Finer, a Legends Festival Gala, June 5, 7–11 p.m. at C of C’s Sottile Theatre (44 George St.), $50 plus $1 surcharge, free for students with ID/RSVP required. Black tie optional, the gala will begin at 7 p.m. with a pre-performance reception, followed by a program at 8 p.m. featuring a keynote commentary by special guest Ellis Marsalis. New Orleans’ jazz patriarch, renowned pianist and educator, Marsalis is regarded as the premier modern jazz pianist in New Orleans. The gala also will feature a Legends Band Concert, a 90-minute, 18-piece big band performance and live recording. The musicians are local and internationally recognized instrumentalists including Person; trumpeter Joey Morant; John Williams, baritone saxophonist and 25-year veteran of the Count Basie Orchestra and Orangeburg native; saxophonists Lonnie Hamilton III, George Kenny and Oscar Rivers Jr.; vocalist Ann Caldwell; and trombonists Mitchell Butler of Orangeburg and Teddy Adams of Savannah. Repertoire for the concert will feature new music by Hampton and Heath, who will conduct their compositions. Other new music will include “437 Race Street,” a big band composition by Morant, “Brother Blake,” a 2005 CJI-commissioned work by Quentin Baxter, and “Step Lightly,” composed by Grammy-winning producer Bob Belden, a former resident of Goose Creek. Other repertoire will include jazz standards popularized by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Erskine Hawkins and Cab Calloway, and those that have been composed, arranged, and performed by South Carolinians’ Gillespie, Etta James (“At Last”), Johnson (“Since I Fell for You”), Livingston (“I’m Through With Love”), Julian Dash (“Tuxedo Junction”) and Freddie Green (“Corner Pocket”). Charleston’s Songwriter and Arranger: Fud Livingston, June 6, 6–8 p.m. at the Riviera Theatre at Charleston Place (225 King St.), $20 plus $1 surcharge. This is a tribute to Livingston (1906-57), a little known but important arranger. Brad Kay, Los Angeles-based career pianist, will talk about his role in compiling Livingston’s family and musical history. Tecklenburg will discuss his experiences researching Livingston’s career. Rare family and career images from CJI’s Joseph “Fud” Livingston Collection also will be featured.

Tickets

Visit www.charlestonjazz.net or www.piccolospoleto.com; call 843724-7295.

Jack McCray, author of “Charleston Jazz,” can be reached at jackjmccray@aol.com.

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lacing Sunfire Grill and Bistro in the “neighborhood favorite” category took me back to a time when the ethnicity of the neighborhood you were in defined the food you would eat at a local restaurant. Chinese, Italian, Jewish, Polish, German and Greek immigrants defined their neighborhoods, and thus their restaurants. This was true in Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and other American cities. The neighborhood of Sunfire Grill and Bistro is an elastic one when it comes to the cuisines that shape its menu.

Sunfire Grill and Bistro Urban Alfresco in West Ashley PHOTO BY LEROY BURNELL/STAFF

In this fast-casual eating environment that seems to please so many appetites, Sunfire had some missteps. Reading its offerings of calamari ($7.99), hummus with pita ($6.99), salsa and chips ($5.99), sesamecrusted tuna ($19.99), hoagies ($8.99, $9.99) and shrimp and grits ($16.99) gives new meaning to “melting pot.” A menu where Mandarin salad ($7.99) and Greek salad ($7.99) share a kitchen with jasmine rice and risotto, as well as goat cheese and grits puts an expansive spin on a “neighborhood” place. This winter, Sunfire Grill and Bistro had some work done. This

sweetheart in West Ashley reopened in time to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Sporting a fresh coat of paint, new furnishings and fabrics and a spacious screened-in patio, Sunfire was ready to rock the house. The live music continues and Monday singer-songwriter nights give center stage to hopeful Darius Ruckers or Taylor Swifts. The whitewashed interior has a little of the ’70s feel remaining, complete with the brass surround Please see REVIEW, Page 23F

restaurant review CUISINE: American eclectic. CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite. PHONE: 766-0223. LOCATION: 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston. FOOD: ★★ ATMOSPHERE: ★★★ SERVICE: ★★ PRICE: $$ COSTS: Appetizers $5.99-$7.99, soups and salads $4.49-$8.99, protein add-ons $2.99-$4.49, entrees $14.99-$19.99, sandwiches $5.99-$9.99. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Limited. BAR: Full service bar, beer of the month.

HOURS: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday brunch 10 a.m. -3 p.m. DECIBEL LEVEL: Varies. PARKING: Lot on property. OTHER: Screened patio, delivery service (some restrictions); Monday singer-songwriter night 8 p.m. to close; surf and turf on Saturdays after 5 p.m.; $4.95 bar menu during Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. daily; Tuesday-Saturday live music in lounge; two private dining rooms; catering; gift certificates; OpenTable. ONLINE: www.sunfiregrill.com.

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job with the seafood. The flounder and oyster combiby the salad bar and a menu nation ($17.99) was gently crumbed and served hot and that offers something for crackling. Frying is on firm everyone. ground here. It is a bit of a culinary The blackened salmon mash-up with Asian tuna ($16.49) did not have a salad ($8.99) drizzled with similar fate. The fish was wasabi aioli; curry glazes; balsamic reductions; maple overcooked and the CreoleCajun-inspired seasoning syrup sauces; and a tarragon-based cream sauce over blend stuck like gravel to the surface, neither flavoring a goat cheese and roasted nor blackening the filet. The red pepper stuffed chicken grilled asparagus were toothbreast ($14.99). some and the grits, gluey. The signature she-crab And in a town where wellsoup ($4.49, $6.49) has no made grits are the culinary nutty sherry flavor, no obvious roe, no hard-cooked mortar of many a kitchen, eggs, no chunks of lump that is hard to reconcile. or back-fin crab: A seafood In this fast-casual eating soup by any other name save environment that seems to “she-crab.” please so many appetites, The shrimp cocktail Sunfire had some missteps. ($7.99) came with shell-on Better perhaps to stick with shrimp, which makes messy a Carolina burger on a ponavigation for eating, but tato bun (shades of Shake the cocktail sauce was nicely Shack, NYC) with pimiento spiked with horseradish and cheese ($8.99) or the frieda hint of allspice. The porflounder hoagie ($8.99) tion was generous and well- or the “Sunfire favorites” chilled and the shrimp was marked with their blazing cooked to a tender snap. ray icon. Sunfire has high The fry-cook did a nice marks if you measure a

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restaurant based on menu variety. They manage to maintain your interest; now they need to nail execution. The desire for Mrs. Susan’s homemade desserts runs high. A glazed lemon cake ($4.95), key lime and pecan pies, red velvet and chocolate layer cakes were the sweet temptations at the time of my visit, and many guests got their dessert to go. A testimony to the Southern sweet tooth and Mrs. S’s baking skills. A lively crowd was enjoying the lounge, and smokers found refuge on the spacious patio. The service staff was polite but distracted with the needs of a large party in an adjacent dining room. This resulted in gaps and delays in getting their attention. How about some project management, Trump “Apprentice”-style? And dedicate a server to a private event rather than have them straddle the dining room diners and the event room crowds.

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and a sense of camaraderie between the different formance and was hooked. burlesque troupes. People “I knew immediately that I think we’re catty toward wanted to be involved when I one another, but we travel to saw them dance,” says Paige. perform together with other The musician worked up a troupes. North Carolina has hula dancer routine to audi- a huge burlesque scene.” tion, and Dee knew she had Dee also says that being a found a new member. burlesque performer is emValentine joined in June powering. last year after she saw Dee “You do everything yourperform at the Music Farm. self. You’re the performer, Valentine was so impressed but you’re also the costume that she took it upon herself designer and choreographer.” to crash the Farm’s dressing For folks that might equate room to offer to join. Each of burlesque to stripping, Dee the women has various day explains that there are difjobs. ferences. Burlesque dancing In addition to playing aims to tease and titillate, music with her band, The and it is up to the performer Original Recipe, Paige is a to decide just how many garmassage therapist. Valentine ments come off. works in tech support, and “With burlesque, there is Dee splits her time between no obligation to even strip editing a magazine and bar- down to pasties,” says Dee. tending. “You only get as bare as you All three women occasion- are comfortable with, and ally model as well. All three there is no nudity.” agree on the personal appeal There is also no tipping or of burlesque. touching from the audience. “It’s about playing dress up Dee also names one of the and role playing,” says Dee. biggest differences between “There’s a family atmosphere stripping and burlesque.

“Strippers make way more money,” she laughs. Saturday’s Charleston Burlesque Fest will feature not only Bizarro Burlesque, but many other troupes and performers. Dancers with exotic names such as Peaches de Vine, Friskee de Leight, and Cherry Von Bomb are included in the lineup. Dee specifically names the Greensboro, N.C., troupe “Burlesk!” as one of her favorites. “We perform with them about twice a month up in North Carolina,” say Dee, “so we’re really excited that they are coming down here.” In addition to the dancers, the evening’s entertainment includes music from Megan Jean & The KFB, as well as a special appearance by Iron Cherry front man Nikki Testeroni, who will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. There will be a cash bar and vendors showing art and photography.

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How sweet it is

10 a.m. for tea and scones, lunch at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for afternoon tea Monday-Saturday. More details? aura Alberts hosts lo- Click email@fuschiateaemcal chocolatier Eric porium.com. Fuschia is at Battles in a tasting of 113 Church St. 937-0520. boutique (small batch) wines Afternoon tea reservations with Battles’ hand-crafted, are required by 11 a.m. innovative, flavor-infused ◗ Halls Chophouse: It’s all ganaches that form the base about the beef (and salmon for his truffles. Featured in or quail or scallops) May this paper in “How Sweet It 28-June 17 as the folks at Is,” dessert lovers, be aware: Halls celebrate Spoleto-style 7-8:30 p.m. today. Cost is with a three-course prix$25 per person. Laura Alfixe menu 4:45-6:30 p.m. berts is at 891 Island Park The cost is $38. The regular Drive. To reserve, call 881menu also is available as 4711. well as the late night menu Halls Chophouse is at 434 Cotton futures King St. www.hallschopIn celebration of their cot- house.com or 727-0090. ton anniversary (second), the folks at FUEL are hostA second helping ing a clothing drive for local Seconds Please, the tea homeless shelters. The drive room of Second Presbytetakes place 3-10 p.m. Satur- rian Church, will be open day. Bring your donations Friday and Saturday and and prepare to party. FUEL June 4 and 5 serving the is at 211 Rutledge Ave. Expopular tear room menu in pect food and drink specials sync with Spoleto. Hours are along with musical perfor11 a.m.-2 p.m. each day, with mances by Weigh Station, takeout available 11 a.m.-1 Electric Friends and Dub p.m. Feast on all your LowIsland. 737-5959. country favorites and contribute to the church’s misSpoleto at table sion work. Live music will be provided by The Lime Many local restaurants and The Coconuts. Seconds extend their hours during Spoleto, in some cases with Please is at 324 Meeting St. an early opening time to ac- 723-9237. commodate show time; in others, extending the closPeeling away ing for a little “late music bounty and food.” ◗ Circa 1886: From May 28The Glass Onion RestauJune, Circa 1886 will offer rant plans to celebrate the extended hours. The restau- pick of the season with a rant will open a half-hour menu sourced from Wadearlier at 5 p.m. and close a malaw, Manchester, the Sea half-hour later with the last Islands and local farms. seating at 10 p.m. Circa 1886 The June 3 event will be also will be open 5-10 p.m. accompanied by live jazz Sunday. Circa 1886 is at 149 and features a seafood or Wentworth St. in downtown vegetarian option for each Charleston. For information course. Thelma Wines from and reservations, click www. South Africa will be paired circa1886.com or call 853with the menu. Service 7828. begins at 6 p.m. The Glass ◗ Fuschia Tea Emporium: Onion is at 1219 Savannah Take tea and celebrate Spo- Highway. The cost is $50 per leto at this cozy, art-filled tea person plus $20 for the wine house. From May 28-June pairings. 13, hours of service will be The Glass Onion also is DEIDRE SCHIPANI

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offering full table service at dinner. The quick and casual counter service remains “on the menu” for brunch and lunch. For information, visit www.ilovetheglassonion.com.

Soccer fans to celebrate Catch the FIFA World Cup at the Three Lions Club at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island and also at the Buccaneer Tavern beginning June 11. Viewing parties will be held for the duration of the World Cup and include a burger and draft beer for $10. Fans can watch the action on the Buccaneer’s big-screen TVs and enjoy expanded hours as the tavern will open at 10 a.m. on selected game days. Three Lions Club is at 1990 Daniel Island Drive (Blackbaud Stadium); 971-GOAL (4625) or www.charlestonbattery.com. The Buccaneer is at 5 Faber St. downtown. 805-5065 or www.thebuccaneerrestaurant.com.

Mighty fine cider

Premium hard cider imported from Eire is making its way into the Lowcountry. Magners hard cider is produced from 17 varieties of apples selected specifically for cider production. Processed much the same way as a premium wine, Magners will be available at Tommy Condon Irish Pub, Madra Rua Irish Pub, Dunleavy’s Pub and O’Malley’s Pub, among other locations.

New at Peninsula Grill Jacob A. Fuhr has joined executive chef and partner Robert Carter and the team at Peninsula Grill. Fuhr is a 20-year veteran of the food, beverage and hospitality industry. Most Please see CHEW, Page 25F

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Carrie nation!

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recently, he was the general manager and sommelier at The Ocean Room at The Sanctuary Hotel on Kiawah Island. Fuhr also has worked at The Carolina Yacht Club, Grapevine Distributors and McCrady’s Restaurant. He will be responsible for the restaurant’s operations and wine program. Peninsula Grill is at 112 N. Market St. www.peninsulagrill.com or 723-0700.

Lure of the Lowcountry brought pastry chef to Patrick Properties

Red’s

The power of two! Red’s Ice House opened last weekend at the Bohicket Marina on Seabrook Island. Lovers of the waterfront and sunsets now have a second location to enjoy nature’s beauty. Red’s is at 1882 Andell Bluff Blvd. 518-5515 or www. redicehouse.com.

“Sex and the City 2” premieres today, and Bambu puts out the red carpet at 7 p.m. for a preparty event. Weart your Prada, Louboutin and Blumarine and get ready to release your inner Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. A portion of the proceeds benefits the local Susan G. Komen Lowcountry Affiliate. For information, click www. CharlestonRedCarpet.com and “Carrie on.”

Fleet Landing menu Chef Drew Hedlund has refreshed the menu at Fleet Landing. He has some items that hit a lighter note along with daily blue plate specials. Fleet Landing is at 186 Concord St. www.fleetlanding.net or 722-8100.

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“My grandmother could make a pizza from start to finish in 28 minutes. I know because I would never get to see the end of ‘The Brady Bunch,’ ” said Susie Ieronomo. of her linens without sugar flowers. That took me a while to figure out. It’s great to hear that was exactly what she had in mind. It is a great relief to know that you accomplished what the bride was dreaming of for her cake. It’s a days-long process that you put your heart and soul into. Q: What’s your favorite dessert to make? A: I really love making marshmallows. Q: What’s your favorite dessert to eat? A: I do love ice cream. I guess soft-serve vanilla is my all-time favorite flavor. Q: Where do you go for “guilty pleasure” food? A: Doritos and a coke are my favorite at home, but if I’m going out for guilty pleasure food, I like Taco Bell. Bean burritos hit the spot.

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Wash., at the time, and the product wasn’t exactly high end. We got chicken bits in a bag and had to cut those up. orn in River Forest, Ill., I decided I was much more Susie Ieronomo came to interested in puff pastry. Charleston in 2002 to study Q: What do you think are baking and pastry at Johnthe differences between beson & Wales University and ing a pastry chef for events graduated in 2003. and being a pastry chef for After graduation, she a restaurant? moved to Portland, Ore., A: Cooking for events is but it didn’t take her long more about appealing to the to realize that she missed masses. I need to figure out the Lowcountry. She moved what kind of dessert is going back in August 2005 and to be tasty and interesting has been the pastry chef for but still please 200 people. Patrick Properties since No- You get to be a bit more vember 2008. creative for a restaurant beQ: You were originally cause people have a choice. interested in the savory side Q: Which do you like betof the kitchen. What led ter? you to switch sides and beA: Both have their advancome a pastry chef? tages, but if I had to choose A: It was probably cutting I would say that cooking up raw chicken. I was gofor a restaurant is probably ing to school in Vancouver, my favorite because I can BY ANGEL POWELL

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Pho could be the No. 1 Vietnamese restaurant in town

BY ROB YOUNG Special to The Post and Courier

A bowl of Pho Dac Biet No. 1.

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WHAT: Pho No. 1 ADDRESS: 5300-1 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. PHONE: 745-9365. HOURS: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Fri. WEBSITE: www.hnlasianmarket.com

translucent rice paper. It’s flavorsome and fresh, and even better when dressed up with the accompanying, tangy peanut hoisin dipping sauce. Yum and done. The Pho Dac Biet No. 1 ($8.95) is a brawny bowl of beef slices, well-cooked brisket, flank tendon, tripes and meatballs. But as tradition orders, the soup can be amended with several tableside garnishes, including cilantro, basil, lime slices, onions and diced jalapenos.

Just arrange to your liking, sip with relish, or take the chop sticks to the beefier prospects. As rice plates go, the restaurant ($8.95) puts forward the com vit, a generous portion of roasted duck, cooked until skin is crunchy, over a helping of steamed rice. Just remember to bring cash; the restaurant doesn’t accept credit or debit cards. And if you can escape H&L without browsing, let me know how.

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y now it is no revelation to report upon the H&L Super Market, and the delectable Asian foodstuff and treasures held by this vessel. And yet, perhaps its most precious cargo might be Pho No. 1, the Vietnamese restaurant housed in the front-right corner of the H&L. Here, an enthusiastic, cheery staff delivers ample meals, including roast duck, Saigon-style beef and sliced pork dishes, and, of course, pho, a beef and noodle bowl served in a thin broth. The menu accordingly incorporates other traditional Vietnamese specialties: egg noodle soup, rice vermicelli, steamed and fried rice plates and crispy pancake dishes. No true separation or barrier exists between the restaurant and market, so the aroma trails drift from the refrigeration units to the seating, somewhat detracting from meals. Only it’s not overwhelming, no siree. Settle in with the goi cuon ($3.85), which is similar to spring rolls, and filled with steamed shrimp and pork, vermicelli and lettuce in

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n some nights, I crave a drink at my local watering hole. I want nothing that requires a dress and peep-toe flats, or artistic jewelry: Just a place to catch up with my neighbors and friendly bartenders. Island Grill & Sports Bar is the place I often end up. It has everything from karaoke night to yummy spring rolls, not to mention an amazing back patio, complete with soft sand to stick my feet in! Bartender Matt Vogt helps keep the good times rolling. Q: How long have you worked here? A: I’ve been here since Jan. 1.

if you go WHAT: Island Grill & Sports Bar. WHERE: 815 Folly Road. PHONE: 795-0903.

Q: What’s your background? A: After college, I bartended full time before I eventually got a job in the “real world.” When I came back to bartending, I realized how much I love it. Q: What’s great about Island Grill & Sports Bar? A: We aren’t uptight around here. We don’t care about your socio-economic background. We get people in tuxedos and in cut off jeans. Q: What shot do you love serving?

A: I love making Irish Pancakes. It’s Jameson, Baileys and orange juice. I also love serving vodka shots. Q: What beer do you serve most? A: PBR tallboys are the signature beer around here. Q: Do you feature any special liquors? A: We do have Crown Royal Black. We also have a ton of flavored vodkas. Q: What’s good on the menu? A: The Asian spring rolls are good. Our chicken tenders are also huge. We make all our sauces in house. Q: What specials do you have? A: On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, we have music and specials throughout the evening. Thursday through Saturday we have karaoke. Q: What’s a notable

music act that has been featured? A: We had a private benefit once featuring five bands: The Generations, The Defilers, The Healing, Rawberry Jam plus Megan Jean and the KFB. We raised over $4,000. We’ve also had Dante’s Camaro and Royal Tinfoil. We like the fun bands. Q: What cocktail do you personally drink? A: Myself? I like Miller High Life and Jameson. I like to keep it simple. Q: What celebrity would you enjoy serving a drink to? A: Joe Strummer, the front man for The Clash. Q: And what would you change about Charleston’s nightlife? A: I’d allow smoking in more bars. It’s one of our selling points!

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Karaoke heaven greets you at The Upper Deck on Sundays

he Upper Deck Tavern has long been one of the coolest bars on King Street. Casual, affordable and unpretentious, the Upper Deck is a top shelf establishment, quite literally, as customers have to walk up a flight of stairs to enjoy the cozy little bar on the second floor of 353 King St. (Above Gilroy’s Pizza). The Upper Deck also happens to have one of the most rockin’ karaoke nights in town. On a recent Sunday night visit, the place was packed, which I’m pretty sure also had something to do with the College of Charleston’s schedule. And the karaoke was a big draw, as usual. Walking up the stairs I was treated to a not-so-great rendition (isn’t that the whole idea behind karaoke?) of the B-52’s “Love Shack,” followed by one man’s take on the classic Prince ballad, “Purple Rain.” I don’t know if everyone was just excited about upcoming graduation or the end of exams, or something else along those lines, but the crowd sure loved the karaoke.

if you go WHAT: The Upper Deck Tavern WHERE: 353 King St. PHONE: 958-0002 HOURS: 4 p.m.-2 a.m. daily. KARAOKE: Every Sunday at 9. Arrive early to sign up for songs.

The Upper Deck’s karaoke night is one of the most eclectic in town, primarily because the crowd is just as eclectic. The Upper Deck certainly veers young, but for every college student, there’s an artist or musician, all of whom try to outdo each other in picking wacky songs to sing. I believe I’ve heard Sir Mix-aLot’s “Baby’s Got Back,” at Upper Deck karaoke on more than one occasion. Located down the alley between Gilroy’s Pizza and Pita Pit, the Upper Deck might be tricky to find the first time, but once you do, you’ll be glad you did and especially if you like karaoke, where every Sunday night they have one of the best, and most interesting, in town. PHOTO BY JACK HUNTER

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League of Charleston Theatres is alive and well

BY SAMANTHA TEST

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In Charleston, there is always a story to tell. From the storied 78-year-history of the Footlight Players to today’s League of Charleston Theatres, there’s always been a cast and crew to narrate the histories, triumphs and struggles of those unknown and those we know all too well. Most recently, the story of the league has earned the most attention. Formed in 2005, the league, or Theatre Charleston, has brought together 11 companies and more than 120 individual members. Once singular players on the Lowcountry’s stage, they are now players in a joint production effort to make the local industry as strong and entertaining as it can be. “We have a wide variety of theater here, and nearly every genre of theater is produced throughout the year,” said Emily Wilhoit, executive director of the league. “Fantastic live theater exists right here in Charleston,” she continued. “We have something for everyone. From musicals, to dramas, to children’s theater, we have something you’ll love. Plus, the theater community really is a wonderful family. We work our butts off to produce the best theater we can create, and we do it here in Charleston because we love it here.”

Helping her support the league are current board members President Keely Enright of the Village Playhouse and Repertory Co., Vice President Sheri Grace Wenger of Midtown Productions, Treasurer Jocelyn Edwards of Footlight Play-

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ers and Secretary Bill Schlitt of Company Company. She also works closely with the Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs as well as individual artist members. The popular “league nights” are a chance for all of them to get together and see a show, often the result of their efforts. The discounted rates PROVIDED and optional group dinner beforehand are geared at ensuring a good “Oh George! On Stage With George Gershwin” is being put on turnout to the monthly selections. by The Footlight Players theater for Piccolo. For more info, visit “It promotes camaraderie among www.footlightplayers.net the theater community and support for each theater. Plus, we have “Take marketing, for example, the ficult to get them in the door that a blast!” said Wilhoit. first time,” said Wilhoit. league can buy one ad in a travel She and the board are working “However, once they do, most magazine and promote 11 theaters people see how wonderful the expe- on an events committee for the and their productions all at once, whereas without a league, each the- rience of live theater is and tend to Theatre Charleston Gala: “Gin and come back for more. It’s such a spe- Jazz, A Roaring 20s Evening” at ater is left on their own to market Pepper Plantation that will kick off to tourists, an impossible task with cial form of entertainment. You’re connecting and learning from real the 2010 theater season on Aug. 8. most of their budgets.” Today’s activities did not happen people in real time. There’s a conShe explains that further efforts overnight. They show the success nection to the story and themes of include cross promotion among of early efforts. Act One of Theatre theaters, working together to make the show that doesn’t happen anyCharleston started five years ago on where else. a joint trip to Chicago. “We work to combat these chal“I believe that theater is constantly evolving. Funded by the Gaylord and Dorolenges by finding new ways to get Theater has to perpetually redefine itself and thy Donnelley Foundation, five new people into the theater. Each its place in our society,” Keely Enright of Village artistic directors from the biggest year, we host Charleston’s Free theater companies at the time (VilNight of Theatre to encourage Playhouse lage Playhouse, Footlight Players, community members to try live theater, completely free of charge.” Pure Theatre, Charleston Stage and Theatre Concepts) traveled One more important venture is changes to the community, the anThe league aims to support, adnorth to one of the nation’s biggest nual Charleston Free Night of The- the league’s Unified Auditions. vocate and promote the industry theater hubs. There, they learned atre (a national program created by The second annual auditions that not only locally, but nationally. Its Theatre Communications Group), wrapped up last month provide an first-hand how Chicago’s league mission is to promote awareness operated and supported its own opportunity for actors in town to and visibility for live theater, as well discount ticketing, possible joint theaters. With a new perspective, been seen by all member theaters as serve as a forum to address com- ticketing, and costume, prop and those five returned and put their at once. venue sharing. mon concerns among members heads together to work on promot“It balances out the competition “Live theater is and has always and allow for collective action. and gives everyone an equal oppor- ing Charleston’s scene locally and Local theaters face a multitude of been in competition with new tunity in an extremely professional nationally. challenges, from apathy and dwin- forms of media. If a young adult One year later, the united forces setting. The auditions also help the has been brought up on TV and dling funds to even just finding a produced Charleston’s league. It theaters ensure they are using the movies and has never been introplace to perform. very best talent in town for each of joined the ranks of similar orgaduced to the idea of live theater as “We can do so much more if we nizations in all major cities where their shows,” said Wilhoit. an entertainment option, it’s difwork together!” said Wilhoit.

promoting the entire theater community benefits all individually. In a short time, Charleston’s league can be counted as a leader in the industry. It recently was recognized among top cities in the nation. “We worked closely with the national organization Theatre Communications Group to bring ‘Free Night of Theatre to Charleston’ three years ago, and are working on a half-million-dollar national theatrical impact study of six cities in the U.S. to begin in August of this year,” Keely Enright said. Due to the work the league has done to raise awareness about Charleston’s theater community, it was selected to participate along with New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle on the prestigious, yearlong study. “This is a huge deal for our city and will have continuing and lasting impact on our status as a theater destination for years to come,” added Enright. “To be selected to participate with these major cities shows the level of respect Charleston theater has gained. This level of respect has come only because of the formation of the League of Charleston Theatres and the role we are playing on a national level.” In order to uphold that quality of talent and offerings, Enright travels every year with Wilhoit. The tour throughout various cities across the country builds Charleston’s reputation and explores a constantly developing industry. “I believe that theater is constantly evolving. Theater has to perpetually redefine itself and its place in our society,” said Enright. “But as we become a community more isolated by technology, we continue to yearn for a human connection. There is nothing more human than sitting in a roomful of people experiencing the exciting and unpredictable world of live theater,” she continued. “Anything can happen on stage. I feel very fortunate to work each day in such a thrilling environment. I feel like I have the best job in the world, and my goal every day is to make sure as many people in our community get the chance to experience the magic of theater.”

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‘Sex and the City 2’ Sequel indulges in style over substance

BY CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic

“Sex and the City 2” is so over-the-top ridiculous, it plays like a parody of what a sequel to the 2008 hit movie would be. You can just imagine how the brainstorming sessions might have gone: “I know, let’s send the ladies to Abu Dhabi! We can dress them in outrageous costumes and put them on camels in the middle of the desert and Charlotte can search frantically for a cellphone signal! Carrie can wear some oversize hat, and Samantha can shock all the Arab men with her signature brand of in-your-face sexuality! And Miranda ... well, we’ll find something for her to do.” “Of course, we’ll have to play Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ ‘Empire State of Mind’ at some point. I mean, it’s so obvious — people will be expecting it.” “Doing it right off the top, over the opening titles.”

Kristin Davis (from left), Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall and Cynthia Nixon are back for more in “Sex and the City 2.”

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ous boyfriend from time to time.) But the sequel too often ★★ (of 5) feels like a series of lavish set DIRECTOR: Michael Patrick King. pieces with sporadic discusSTARRING: Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Catsions about careers, martrall and Cynthia Nixon. riage and babies in between RATED: R for some strong sexual content. (although one of those talks, RUN TIME: 2 hours, 26 minutes. between Charlotte and MiWHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review randa about the realities of at www.charlestonscene.com and offer motherhood, is the purest your opinion of the film. moment in the movie). Much of the shtick has “Perfect. But wait, we need “Sex and the City 2”: It’s self- long since gotten old. to include Liza Minnelli indulgent, way too long and Carrie’s running voiceover, the structural thread all somehow. Surely we can’t never as clever or funny as along, feels intrusive and ship her out to the Middle it’s intended to be. pat. Charlotte’s cutesy prudEast.” Writer-director Michael “How about this: We stage Patrick King and Co. found ishness seems an ill fit on a married mother of two. a gay wedding, and not a balance of substance and only will Liza officiate the style with the long-running, And Samantha’s corny puns ceremony, she’ll also sing hugely popular HBO series. reach a new low. For fans of the show, Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies Even the original “Sex and though, the comfort of the (Put a Ring on It)’ AND do the City” movie, for all its the dance.” fashionable splashiness, still familiar still will be a huge “Genius!” (High five!) managed to be about some- draw — seeing Carrie (SarMinnelli does indeed sing thing: the way the characters ah Jessica Parker, who’s also a producer), Samantha (Kim the song and do the dance, adapted as they morphed Cattrall), Charlotte (Krisand it’s so painful to watch, from single party girls into tin Davis) and Miranda it will make you want to women building families (Cynthia Nixon) on the big scratch your eyes out of your for themselves. (Except for head. Samantha, of course, who’s screen again. But the story simply isn’t there, even with It’s a perfect example of so always been on the prowl a running time of nearly 2½ much that goes wrong with despite having a more seri-

hours. (Yes, you read that right.) Carrie and Big (Chris Noth) have been married for two years now, and they’re trying to avoid falling into staid domesticity. Miranda, married to Steve (David Eigenberg) with a son in Brooklyn, has a jerk of a new boss who’s making her miserable at the law firm. Charlotte has a comfortable life with husband Harry (Evan Handler) but she’s finding being a mother isn’t as idyllic as she’d dreamed. And Samantha is trying to fight off menopause by swallowing handfuls of vitamins every day. But she also gets a gig doing PR for a luxurious resort in Abu Dhabi, so naturally she invites her girlfriends along for the adventure. This is basically an excuse to dress the foursome in exquisite jewel tones (the work of the famous costume designer Patricia Field, as always) and trot them through upscale hotel rooms, restaurants and bars.

(Saying more would give to much away. Let’s just say some characters make decisions that are so needlessly self-destructive, they’re infuriating.) Even though it’s supposed to be a fantasy, all this excess clangs, given the current economic climate, making these women seem out of reach and out of touch. A throwaway line about how Carrie couldn’t sell her old apartment feels inadequate: She still owns it, and it’s still crammed with a healthy amount of her expensive wardrobe, at least the dresses, shoes and handbags she hasn’t moved into the tony Upper East Side apartment she shares with Big. The couple does have a serious discussion one night, though, about the kind of marriage they’d like to have. It’s a rare moment that comes close to achieving honesty. But then Carrie keeps messing distractingly with her black evening gown the whole time, and so style wins out after all.

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“MacGruber” summons up memories of mullets, “MacGyver” and Mike Myers. A blood-spattered, hitor-miss character comedy of the “Wayne’s World”/ “Austin Powers” school, “MacGruber” manages to be nostalgic and profane in equal measures, a movie that’s retro and retro-fitted to suit the new cutting edge in screen farce. Will Forte’s thin “Saturday Night Live” sketch is stretched out and taken to places network TV hasn’t yet been. It’s a game attempt to raunch up the standard issue “SNL” sketch film for the Rrated Age of Judd Apatow. The first 15 minutes are really funny, the next 30 mildly amusing and the rest a bit of a bore. MacGruber is an ex-Navy Seal, ex-Army Ranger, former tight-end for the University of Texas-El Paso with 16 Purple Hearts and three Congressional Medals of Honor. In other words, “the best.” He’s the guy Col. Faith (Powers Boothe) calls on

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A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET

IRON MAN 2

PG-13

★★

★★★★

In this remake of Wes Craven’s 1984 slasher film, Jackie Earle Haley plays iconic monster Freddy Krueger.

After confessing his identity, Tony Stark’s Iron Man comes under fire as the government demands that he hand over the Iron Man suit.

Cinebarre: Today: 10:15, 1, 4, 6:50, 9:40 Citadel 16: Today: 11:40, 1:40, 3:40, 5:40, 7:40, 9:40 Fri-Thurs, June 3: 9:40 p.m. Palmetto Grande: Today: 4:40, 7:45, 10:40 Regal 18: Today: 4:25, 5, 7:15, 7:45, 9:45

Cinebarre: Today-Thurs, June 3: noon, 3:05, 6:30, 9:30 Citadel 16: Friday-Thurs, June 3: 11:30, 12:10, 2:05, 2:40, 4:35, 5:15, 7:25, 8, 9:55 Hwy 21: Today-June 3: 10:15 Hippodrome: Today: 7:30 Palmetto Grande: Today: 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 -nm Town’s Square: Today: 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 -nm

IRON MAN 2 THE IMAX EXPERIENCE

★★★★

MCT

CLASH OF THE TITANS

PG-13

★★½

Citadel 16 IMAX 3-D: Today: 1:30, 4:20, 7:20, 10:15 Friday-Thurs, June 3: 10:40 p.m.

PG-13

Perseus, mortal son of Zeus, sets out to defeat the underworld.

Regal 18: Today: 4:40, 7:25, 10:10

BABIES

DATE NIGHT

★★

PG-13

★★★

A bored married couple find adventure during a night out.

This visually stunning film follows four babies around the world from their first breathes to their first steps.

Terrace: Today: 2:45 Fri-Thurs, June 3: 2:30

Cinebarre: Today-Thurs, June 3: 10:30, 1:40, 4:20, 7:45, 9:55 James Island 8: Today: 1:55, 4:10, 7:20, 9:30 Palmetto Grande: Today: 4:05, 7:10, 9:35 Regal 18: Today: 4:30, 6:45, 9:25

THE BACK-UP PLAN

DEATH AT A FUNERAL

PG-13

★★

After years of dating, Jennifer Lopez’s Zoe decides she’s sick of waiting for Mr. Right and decides to become a single mother. But the same day of Zoe’s appointment, faith steps in and she meet Stan, the man she’s been looking for all along\

Cinebarre: Today: 11, 1:50, 4:25, 7:20, 10:10 Citadel 16: Today: 4:35, 7, 9:20 Palmetto Grande: Today: 4:55, 7:35, 10:05 Regal 18: Today: 4:50, 6:50, 7:20, 9:30

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO

★★★★½

PG-13

*CITY ISLAND

Terrace: Today: 5, 7:45 Fri-Thurs, June 3: 4, 7

PG-13

The Rizzos, a family who doesn’t share their habits, aspirations, and careers with one another, find their delicate web of lies disturbed by the arrival of a young ex-con brought home by Vince, the patriarch of the family, who is a corrections officer in real life, and a hopeful actor in private.

Terrace: Fri-Sun: 2, 9:45 Mon-Thurs, June 3: 2

JUST WRIGHT ★½ PG

An adaptation of the book, this Swedish thriller focuses on a journalist and a young hacker.

★★★

THEATERS

Family secrets are exposed during a funeral in this comedy.

Cinebarre: Today-Thurs, June 3: 10:25, 1:10, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:25, 5:20, 7:55 Regal 18: Today: 4:15, 5:05, 6:35, 7:30, 9:50

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON

A physical therapist, played by Queen Latifah, falls for the basketball player (Common) she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury.

★★½ PG-13

Citadel 16: Today-Thurs, June 3: 11:55, 2:50, 5, 7:20, 9:45

A young Viking becomes the owner of a dragon. Citadel 16: Today: 12:10, 2:20

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-IMAX (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, 873-1501 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

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KICK-A**

THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES

★★★

Terrace: Fri-Sun: 4:45, 7:20, 9:45 Mon-Thurs, June 3: 4:45, 7:20

A high school student decides to become a real-life superhero.

Cinebarre: Today: 1:55, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25

KITES N/A NR

In this Bollywood film, a wounded man survives the Mexican desert in hopes he will find the love of his life.

Citadel 16: Today: 12:30, 3:15, 6:45, 9:30 Fri-Thurs, June 3: 12:30, 3:15, 6:45

LETTERS TO JULIET

★★

A long-lost letter to Juliet of of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is uncovered by an American woman (Amanda Seyfried) who answers it, setting off a romantic search through Italy for a missing lover.

Cinebarre: Today-Thurs, June 3: 10:50, 1:20, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs, June 3: 11:50, 2:10, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 Terrace: Today: 4, 7:05, 9:15 Fri-Sun: 2:10, 4:30. 7:15, 9:35 Mon-Thurs, June 3: 2:10, 4:30. 7:15

*PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME N/A PG-13

SEX AND THE CITY 2

★★ R

Based on the popular video game, an adventurous prince (Jake Gyllenhaal) teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world.

The women of HBO’s Sex and the City reprise their roles for the sequel. Look for the famous guest stars, including singing legends Liza Minnelli and Bette Midler.

Cinebarre: Fri-Thurs. June 3: 10:25, 1:10, 4:20, 7:25, 9:55 Citadel 16: Fri-Thurs, June 3: 11:40, 12:45, 3, 4:05, 5:30, 6:50, 9, 9:20, 10:30 Hwy 21: Fri-Thurs, June 3: 8:40 p.m. Palmetto Grande: Fri-Thurs, June 3: 11, 1:40, 4:30, 7:15, 10 Regal 18: Today: 12:01 Fri: 9:40, 12:25, 3:10, 6:45, 9:30 Sat-Sun: 12:25, 3:10, 6:45, 9:30 Mon-Thurs. June 3: 3:10, 6:45, 9:30

Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. June 3: 11, noon, 2:50, 3:50, 6:20, 7, 9:30, 10:15 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs, June 3: 11:20, 12:10, 2:10, 3:20, 5, 7, 8:10, 10 Hippodrome: Fri-Mon: 1:45, 4:40, 7:20, 9:55 Tue-Thurs, June 3: 4:40, 7:20, 9:55 James Island 8: Today-Sat: 3:55, 7:05, 10:15 Sun: 12:45, 3:55, 7:05, 10:15 Mon-Thurs. June 3: 3:55, 7:05, 10:15 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. June 3: 9:30, 12:40, 3:50, 7, 10:10 Regal 18: Today-Thurs. June 3: 9:30, 12:40, 3:50, 7, 10:10

REPO MEN

SHREK FOREVER AFTER

★½

★★

In the final installment of the Shrek film series, Shrek signs a pact with the smooth-talking Rumpelstiltskin to enjoy one day as a real ogre again, but instead Shrek finds himself in an alternate version of Far Far Away, where Rumpelstiltskin is now king.

Jude Law repossesses artificial organs from customers who can’t keep up with payments on replacement organs. Hwy 21: Today: 11:10

ROBIN HOOD

Cinebarre: Today-Thurs, June 3: 10:20, 11, 1:15, 1:50, 3:55, 4:55, 6:55, 7:30, 9:35, 10:15 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. June 3: 2:35, 4:50, 8:30, 10:30 Citadel 16 IMAX 3-D: Today-Thurs. June 3: noon, 2:10, 4:20, 6:40, 8:40 Hwy 21: Today-Thurs. June, 3: 8:40 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Mon-Thurs. June 3: 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Mon-Thurs. June 3: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45

★★

MCT

MACGRUBER

PG-13

Based on the Robin Hood legend, this version, directed by Ridley Scott, tells of an archer (Russell Crowe) who battles Norman invaders to become the legendary hero known as Robin Hood.

★★

Based on the SNL sketch, ex-special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his archenemy, Dieter Von Cunth.

Cinebarre: Today-Thurs, June 3: 10:10, 1:30, 4:10, 7:05, 9:20 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs, June 3: 12:05, 2:05, 4:05, 6:05, 8:05, 10:05 James Island 8: Today: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10

OCEANS

Cinebarre: Today: 12:15, 3:40, 7, 10:05 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs, June 3: 11:30, 12:15, 2:20, 3:15, 5:10, 7, 8, 9:50 Highway 21: Today: 8:40 Fri-Thurs, June 3: 11:40 p.m. Palmetto Grande: Today: 4, 7:15, 10:30 Regal 18: Today: 4:05, 7:10, 10:15

SHREK FOREVER AFTER REAL 3-D

★★ PG

THE RUNAWAYS

Citadel 16: Fri-Thurs, June 3: 11:40, 1:35, 2:05, 3:40, 4:10, 5:45. 7, 8, 9. 10:05 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Mon-Thurs. June 3: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Sun-Thurs. June 3: 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15

★★½

★★★

Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning star in this Joan Jett biopic.

Pierce Brosnan narrates this Disney documentary.

Citadel 16: Today: 7:30, 9:50

Citadel 16: Today: 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30 Fri-Thurs, June 3: 11:30 a.m.

THEATERS

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Piccolo Spoleto brings a slew of art openings

Legos!

The John M. Dunnan Gallery is hosting an opening for “The Dunnan Lego Spectacular.” Artists of all ages were invited to enter into this Lego competition/exhibition. The chosen Lego creations will be unveiled and the winner will be announced and will receive prizes at the reception from 5-8 p.m. today at the gallery at 121 Church Street. Call 720-7425 for more information.

‘Passing Notion?’

“Passing Notion?” is one of the new visual arts events on this year’s Piccolo Spoleto program. Put together by Artist on Fire, “Passing Notion?” is described as a multimedia exhibit that explores the way God may be speaking to us today through moments in our everyday lives. Works featured are meant to search out and explore the unusual and extraordinary messages that catch people’s attention as they walk through life. Artist on Fire, founded by Alex and Sara Radin, is on a mission of seeing and providing more opportunities for artists to fully express themselves in order to be a voice of positivity and change through the creative arts. “Our goal,” says Alex, “is to inspire people to dream, to see the beauty that is around them and to be a voice of hope, truth and life in this world.” Works include photography, film, installation art, live music, sculpture, live art, landscape art and painting. Featured artists include painters Alex Radin and Amelia (Mimi) Whaley; photographers Mahmood Fazal, Kimberly (Kimmie)

“Watching Me, Watching You, Watching” by Karole Turner Campbell is part of “Celebrating Women,” a Piccolo Spoleto event featuring works by members of Women’s Caucus for Art, Charleston.

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ART From Page 34F

Introducing Andrew Dyck and Gallery 80

ELIZABETH BOWERS

“I like painting murals. They’re cool because people will walk by every day to see the progress. They feel like a part of it,” says Cory Oberndorfer, whose work decorates Redux in downtown Charleston.

Spoleto show several years ago, and is back and focusing on emerging artists. “I’m interested in artists that pper King Street and the surhaven’t been seen before in other rounding area is revamping. galleries.” With the dive-y bar The Recovery Her first emerging artist is Andrew Room, small performance venue Dyck. A San Diego native, Dyck has Outer Space, and Philip Simmons’ been in Charleston for 13 years. early ironwork adorning the fronts “I was at a house party and saw this of houses, the area is evolving, bepainting,” Cook says, “I hadn’t been coming eclectic. inspired for five years when I saw his So, it was only a matter of time be- work.” fore another art gallery popped up. Dyck’s contemporary art is mixed At 80 Columbus St., just off Meetmedia, some oil, some spray paint, ing, is Gallery 80. Brenda Cook, the some created with a mixture of spray gallery owner, is trying to mix up paint and acrylic. “I’m inspired by Charleston’s art scene. Introduce the process of making it, watching it new faces. form. I’m trying to get at something “I’ve actually paired up with a gal- cerebral with my paintings.” lery in Berlin. We are going to switch But he couldn’t tell you the names artists, so our city will be filled with of any of them. a bunch of German art, and theirs Dyck doesn’t place much stock in with Charleston’s.” names. “Titling is a separate thing Cook has been in the Lowcountry that happens. They’re almost meant for years, but before then worked to not relate; they are what they are.” filling spaces in New York City. She He added later, “I think the title of melded the art of the two cities in a a painting should be like the name BY ELIZABETH BOWERS

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of a cat: it should change with the owner.” “Introducing Andrew Dyck” opens Friday. It involves a mural and plenty of paintings in varying sizes. Cook says, “He’s very prolific, a gallerist’s dream.” The night will end with performances by Raw Bacon, Silly Little Miracles, Ralphy Jim and Mr. Jenkins — the popular drummer, Nick Jenkins, all out on the patio adjacent to the gallery. In the near future, the gallery’s patio is going to turn into Woody Spuds, a health conscious outdoor cafe. The menu will consist of gourmet potatoes. Heirloom and Yukon Gold. “Everything will be healthy and vegetarian. The potatoes will be wrapped in a sprouted grain wrap. We’ll have coffee, and hopefully Internet, so people can come work outside. And then they can go check out the gallery upstairs!” Tucked upstairs, Gallery 80 was hard to find. Small tip: It’s next door to a corner store.

Krauk, Carson (Kip) Bulwinkle, and Ginger Christy; poet Sara Radin; sculptor Pamela Crout; film producers Douglas Fotia, Larry Spann, and Karen DeLoach; installation artist Beverly Currin; and landscape architects J.R. and Holly Kramer of Remark Studio. The visual artists will be accompanied by more than 15 live art performers and 20 musicians playing original compositions and arrangements throughout the 17 days of the festival, beginning May 28. The exhibit will be at Citadel Square Baptist Church, 328 Meeting St. in the chapel off Henrietta Street, and on the third floor. Opening night festivities will be 6-9 p.m. Friday. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information about the show, visit www. artistonfire.com or contact Alex or Sara Radin at 2703137. For information on Piccolo Spoleto, call the Office of Cultural Affairs at 724-7305 or visit www.PiccoloSpoleto. com.

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Today, the Wells Gallery at Kiawah will be hosting a reception featuring its new glass art from 4:30-7 p.m. Local glass artist Felice Killian of Felice Designs will be in attendance doing live demonstrations of the art of “lampwork” and jewelrymaking. Other artists featured in this show include David Goldhagen, John Geci and Michael Paul DiFazio.

‘Celebrating Women’

The Center for Women marks its 20th anniversary with “Celebrating Women,” a Piccolo Spoleto visual arts event featuring works by eight members of Women’s Caucus for Art, Charleston. Artists include Karole Turner Campbell, Betsey Carter, Beckie Dobbs, Leigh Ann Davis, Linda Elksnin, Kate Landichow, Laura Szweda, and Lillian Trettin. The exhibit is inspired by the work of photojournalist Paola Gianturco, who documented her travels to festivals around the world that celebrate women. Gianturco noted that because “culture shapes gender ‘Things Grow Here’ roles, societies deem very different characteristics SCOOP Studios will have worth celebrating as they a closing reception for its honor the feminine spirit, newest artist, Lisa Shimko, observe women’s rites of 5-8 p.m. Friday at 57½ passage and commemorate Broad St. women’s achievements.” Shimko’s solo show, “Celebrating Women,” “Things Grow Here,” propublished in 2004, depicts vides an intimate perspecfestivals that honor women tive on the relationship as goddesses, lovers, warbetween humans, animals riors, lovers, healers, protecand the environment that tors, providers and flirts. surrounds us. WCA Charleston artists The images of nature used a variety of media are intended to provoke to depict the diverse ways thoughts on processes of food production, treatment women are celebrated. The exhibit will take place of the environment, and at the Center for Women the organisms that are directly effected through these headquarters, 129 Cannon Street and will be on display choices. through Aug. 31. The artist describes her For more about Women’s style as between realistic and abstract, “allowing each Caucus for Art, Charleston, piece to have an enchanting visit www.wcacharleston. beauty deeply rooted in cur- blogspot.com. For more about the Cenrent social issues.” ter for Women, visit www. For more information, call 224-6184 or visit www. c4women.org.

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FUNDRAISER BAKE SALE: 8-9:30 a.m. and 12:302 p.m. today-Friday. Turner Padget, 40 Calhoun St. The law firm will host a fundraiser bake sale featuring breakfast and dessert items to benefit Lowcountry Orphan Relief. 576-2807. BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL: Today-Sunday. Free. Lone Star Barbecue and Mercantile, 2212 State Park Road, Santee. The eighth annual Lone Star Bluegrass and Country Music Hoedown will feature four days of music by more than a dozen performers. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. 803-854-2000 or www.lonestarbbq.net. MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT SERIES: 6-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Freshfields Village at the crossroads of Kiawah and Johns islands. Free. Celebrate Memorial Day with a performance by Men of Distinction on Friday, a concert by The Great Society Band on Saturday and Congdon and Company on Sunday. www.freshfieldsvillages.com. SPOLETO USA AND PICCOLO SPOLETO: Friday-June 13. Locations and prices vary. For 17 days and nights, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s theaters, churches and outdoor spaces with more than 100 performances by renowned artists and emerging performers in opera, theater, music theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music as well as the visual arts. For a complete schedule of Spoleto and Piccolo Spoleto events, visit www.SpoletoToday.com. GUN AND KNIFE SHOW: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 5; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 6. $7 adults, children 12 and under free. Exchange Park Fairgrounds, 9850 U.S. Hwy. 78, Ladson. The Land of the Sky Gun and Knife Show is back with 300 tables of books, ammunition, accessories, surplus and, of course, knives and guns. 770-630-7296.

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CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Marion Square. Local vendors offer produce, plants, baked goods and more. 724-7309. DANIEL ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30. Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive. Shop for local produce, herbs, flowers and crafts while enjoying live music and food. www.danielislandfarmersmarket. com. MARKET AT ROSEBANK FARMS: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Rosebank Farms, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. The farm will offer local produce, seafood, baked goods, flowers and more. 768-0508 or www.rosebankfarms.com. MOUNT PLEASANT FARMERS MARKET: 3:30

p.m.-dusk. Tuesdays through Oct. 19. Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd. Features local produce, flowers, baked goods, live music and more. 884-8517 or www.townofmountpleasant.com. NORTH CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET: Noon-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 28. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Place East, North Charleston. Live music, local produce, arts and crafts, food and more. 740-5854 or www. northcharleston.org. SUMMERVILLE FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 20. 218 S. Main St. Purchase fresh produce, organic meat, baked goods and more. 871-6000. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FORUM: 7-8 p.m. third Wednesday of each month. C of C Hollings Science Center, Room 112, 58 Coming St. Free. Network at Mellow Mushroom afterward. www.gogreencharleston.org. ART DISCOVERY WALKING TOURS: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. $20. 90-minute tour highlights historic sites that have inspired artists for centuries. www.charlestonwalks. com or 729-3420. “ART IN THE EVENING”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Charleston Market, Market Street. An art show and sale accompanied by live music. This week’s music will be provided by Mountain Cove Bluegrass. 937-0920. ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. First Saturday of each month through October. Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar St., Summerville. Free. Enjoy monthly shows that feature merchandise from 30-50 vendors, as well as food and music. 871-1113. BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. Ballroom Dance Club of Charleston, 1632 Ashley Hall Road. $30 per month. Taught by Steven Duane. 5577690. BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES: Every weekend (except holidays). Creative Spark Center for the Arts, 757 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $10 (may increase for theme or dinner parties). Adult ballroom dance party with group lessons before. 881-3780. BEGINNER SHAG LESSONS: 8:15 p.m. Mondays. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1706 Old Towne Road. $10 per class. 571-2183 or www.arthurmurraychs. com. BRIDGE LESSONS: 3-5 p.m. Mondays. Bridge Center, 1740 Ashley River Road. $130 for 11 beginner sessions. 556-4145. BOOK LOVERS GROUP: 7-9 p.m. third Friday of every month. Dreamalot Books, 123-B S. Goose Creek Blvd. Come with a book and a snack. 572-4188. “CAROLINA GOLD” EXHIBIT: Through Aug. 30. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. The plantation presents “Carolina Gold: From Rice to Riches,” an exhibit highlighting the work of various goldsmiths and miniaturists. 556-6020 or www.middletonplace. org. CAROLINA SHAG WORKSHOPS: Saturdays. Trudy’s School of Dance, 830 Folly Road, James Island. $25 for two-hour lessons. For students at any level. Registration required. 795-8250. CELTIC FIDDLE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Na Fidleiri and the Taylor Music Group will conduct preparatory classes. 819-6961. “CHARLESTON 1865”: Through May 31. Rick

colo Spoleto. An opening reception will be held 6-8 p.m. today, and artist lectures will occur throughout the summer. 958-6484. CYPRESS SWAMP TOURS: 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Middleton Place Outdoor Center, 4300 Ashley River Road. $55-$65. 266-7492 or www.middletonplace.org. DANGEROUS BOOK CLUB: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Explore something new every week from “The Dangerous Book for Boys.” 805-6930. DANGEROUS BOYS CLUB: 7:30 p.m. first Friday of each month. Barnes & Noble, 1716 Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant. Community leaders will host meetings based on activities from “The Dangerous Book for Boys.” 216-9756. “DARWIN ON EVOLUTION”: Through August. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 68 Spring St. The museum will host a collection of documents written by Charles Darwin, including original manuscript pages from “On the Origin of Species.” 853-4651. EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS: 8:30 a.m.-noon. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Highway, Ravenel. $5, Gold Pass members free. Preregistration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. 795-4386 or www.ccprc. com. EAST COOPER COFFEE CLUB: 10 a.m. Fourth Wednesday of each month. Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant. Bring a mug and enjoy presentations by different speakers. Refreshments will be provided. 856-2166.

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Rhodes Photography, 1842 Belgrade Ave. The gallery will host an exhibit featuring photographs taken in Charleston in 1865. 766-7425 or www.charleston1865. com. CHARLESTON CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE: 7 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month. Ryan’s restaurant, 829 St. Andrews Blvd. jeannescla@aol.com. CHARLESTON MUSIC CLUB: Free music programs through May. 795-7842 or www.charlestonmusicclub.org. CHARLESTON POETRY SERIES: 7 p.m. Fourth Tuesday of each month. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. 577-6400. CHOPSTICKS: 3-5 p.m. Fridays. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. All ages. Light classical music and favorite children’s songs while kids color with friends. 805-6930. CHORUS REHEARSALS: 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant. The Franke Chorus invites men and women to join. 654-5973, 881-1158 or 881-9691. CHRISTOPHER’S READING ROOM: 4-4:30 p.m. Thursdays. Johns Island Library, 3531 Maybank Highway. Grades 6-12. Earn one Johns Island Library dollar for each session. 559-1945. “COMMON GROUND-SOLID GROUND”: 11 a.m.1 p.m. Saturdays. Marion Square Farmers Market. Join the Grassroots Call to Action Group for nonpartisan open discussion. 810-0088 or www.grassrootschange.ning.com. “CONTEMPORARY CHARLESTON 2010”: Through July 3. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. Visual artists and poets will team up to create inspired works of art. The exhibit is part of Pic-

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FOLLY BEACH BLUEGRASS SOCIETY: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. The Kitchen, 11 Center St. Bring an instrument and participate in an open jam. 345-1678. FREE FRIDAY WINE TASTINGS: 3-6 p.m. Fridays. Lowcountry Wine and Spirits, 3642 Savannah Highway, Suite 140, Johns Island. 769-2722. FREE SHAG LESSONS: 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Mojo’s, 975 Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville. 214-0242. THE GATHERING BOOK GROUP: 7 p.m. Last Thursday of each month. Barnes & Noble, 1716 Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant. 216-9756. GRASSROOTS CALL TO ACTION: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Fort Johnson Cafe and Coffee, 1014 Fort Johnson Road, James Island. 810-0088 or grassroots calltoaction@gmail.com. “JAPANESE BATH” EXHIBIT: Charleston Center for Photography, 654 King St. The center will host “The Way of the Japanese Bath,” a collection by travel photographer Mark Edward Harris. 7203105 or www.ccforp.org. “LET’S DISCUSS IT” BOOK GROUP: 10 a.m. Third Friday of each month. Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road. New members welcome. shgalos@juno.com. LOWCOUNTRY BACKPACKERS CLUB: 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month. Collins Park Clubhouse, 4115 Fellowship Road, North Charleston. “MODERN MASTERS”: Through Aug. 22. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. The museum will host “Modern Masters From the Ferguson Collection,” which will include work by Picasso, Christo, Willem de Kooning and others. 722-2706 or www.gibbesmuseum.org. MUSEUM, MUSIC AND MORE!: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. Ages 5-12. $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Get children involved in performing arts through interactive experiences. 853-8962 or www. explorecml.org. “NECTAR OF LIFE”: Through May. Martin Gallery, 18 Broad St. The gallery will host an exhibit by Wanda Steppe, whose work explores the fragility of the physical world. 723-7378 or www.martingallerycharleston.com. “NOTHING AT THE MOMENT”: Through May. Outer Space, 623-A Meeting St. The gallery will host an exhibit featuring works by Tony Csavas and Karen Ann Myers. outerspace. charleston@gmail.com. OPEN STUDIO: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Last Tuesday of each month. The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. Free. Each class will be taught by professional artists. 745-1087. PARENT/CHILD BALLROOM CLASSES: 6:30-7 p.m. Thursdays. G.M. Darby

INGS: 6:30-8 p.m. second Monday of each month, Bluerose Cafe, 652 St. Andrews Blvd.; 8-9:30 a.m. third Saturday of each month, Ryan’s restaurant, 829 St. Andrews Blvd. 576-4543. WHIZ KIDS: 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. $5 per child/$25 per month. An after-school science program taught by Laura Buschman. 853-8962, ext. 221. YO ART PROJECT: Through June 16. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Free. The Palmetto Project presents an exhibition of photos and posters by artists ages 6-15 from Title I schools, Meeting Street Manor and Bridgeview Public Housing Residence. 805-6930. ZEN MEDITATION: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Cheri Huber will lead the class, which will focus on meditation and discussion. Call 224-2468.

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PROVIDED

The Lowcountry Highrollers take on the Greenville Derby Dames on Sunday at McAlister Field House at The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St., in downtown Charleston. The main event is at 6 p.m. But first, the Bruisin’ Betties, the Highrollers’ B-squad, roll up their sleeves to duke it out with the Sweet Union Rollergirls coming all the way from Monroe, N.C., at 4:45 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children 10 and under get in free. A portion of proceeds will benefit Veterans On Deck. For tickets, go to www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/101348 or get them in person at East West Health Arts and Hot Wheels on James Island; Red’s Icehouse on Shem Creek; City Lights Coffee, the Recovery Room and Merch Underground downtown; Tin Roof in West Ashley; EVO Pizzeria in North Charleston. For more information about the Lowcountry Highrollers, visit www.lowcountryhighrollers.com. Building, 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant. $30 residents, $37 nonresidents. Parents and youths ages 5-9 will learn basic ballroom dance steps. 849-2061 or www.townofmountpleasant.com. POSTPARTUM SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30-8 p.m. First and third Thursdays of each month. Church of the Holy Cross, 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island. Psychologist Risa Mason-Cohen leads a support group. 769-0444. PRESERVATION TECH TOURS: 8:30-10:30 a.m. First Saturday of each month. Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Road. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Tours will showcase the technical aspects of the plantation’s preservation efforts, design, architecture and more. 769-2638 or www.draytonhall.org. QUILT EXHIBIT: Through June 1. Edisto Island Museum, 8123 Chisolm Plantation Road. The museum will host “From Quilts in the Attics to Quilts on the Wall: Exploring Textile Art by African-Americans,” featuring quilts inspired by Harriet Powers. 869-1954 or www. edistomuseum.org. SALSA DANCE LESSONS: 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1706 Old Towne Road.

$10 per class. Beginner and advanced lessons. 571-2183 or www.arthurmurraychs.com. SALSA NIGHT AT SOUTHEND BREWERY: 10 p.m. Thursdays at Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St. $4 cover. DJ Luigi mixes live. 853-4677. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. Free. No partner needed. 810-7797. SEA TURTLE HOSPITAL TOURS: 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. S.C. Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf. $8 ages 2-11, $16 adults, $14 ages 62 and older. Reservations recommended. 577-3474. SQUARE DANCE CLASS: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. 552-3630. SUMMERVILLE WRITERS GUILD: 6:30 p.m. Last Monday of each month. Perkins Restaurant, 1700 Old Trolley Road, Summerville. 871-7824. SUMMER WINE STROLLS: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. $10. Enjoy wine in the plantation’s gardens. 266-7477 or

www.middletonplace.org. “THE LYRIC SHOW”: Through midMay. 16 Penny Gallery at 52.5 Records, 561 King St. Artists will display works inspired by their favorite songs. 722-3525. “THE PHOTO SHOW”: Through midJune. 16 Penny Gallery at 52.5 Records, 561 King St. The gallery will host a photography exhibit featuring work by BadJon, Chuck Keppler, Hashenda Baxter and others. An opening reception will be held 6-8 p.m. on Friday. 722-3525. “THINGS GROW HERE”: Through June 1. SCOOP Studios, 57½ Broad St. The studios will host an exhibit by Lisa Shimko that explores the relationships between humans, animals and nature. A closing reception will be held 5-8 p.m. June 1. 577-3292 or www.scoopcontemporary.com. WATER AEROBICS: 7:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. June 2-Sept. 3. Charleston Jewish Community Center, 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd. $35-$45 per week, $125-$160 per month. Get in shape with instructor Marian Greely. 571-6565 or www. charlestonjcc.org. WEST ASHLEY DEMOCRATS’ MEET-

GARDENING BOOK SIGNINGS: 5-7 p.m. The Preservation Society of Charleston, 147 King St. Free. The society has teamed up with the Charleston Horticultural Society to present a collection of gardening books, tools and accessories and will host a debut event that will feature book signings and floral demonstrations. 722-4630 or www. preservationsociety.org. NETWORKING WORKSHOP: 6-8 p.m. Center for Women, 129 Cannon St. $20 members, $40 nonmembers. Danna L. Helms, a financial adviser, will teach participants the ins and outs of networking during social events. 7637333 or www.c4women.org.

friday

ART SHOW: 6-9 p.m. Alchemy Coffee, 11 Magnolia Road. Robert Harris will celebrate the opening of a collection of his pencil renderings. Live music will be provided by The Hungry Monks and light refreshments will be served. 906-7797. PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT: 7-9 p.m. Charleston Center for Photography, 654-D King St. The center will host the opening of Geo Rittenmyer’s “L-Train Series.” An artist lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m. 720-3105 or www.ccforp.org. DANCE PARTY: 7:30 p.m. Summerville Country Club, 400 Country Club Road. Free. The Summerville Shag Club will host a shag dance party which will feature music by DJ Joe Pendarvis, refreshments and a cash bar. 214-0242.

saturday

JACK DUNBAR DAY: Noon-4 p.m. James Island Town Hall, 1238-B Camp Road. James Island will celebrate Jack Dunbar Day, a date set aside to honor the

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CALENDAR From Page 37F people who fought for the town’s incorporation. The event will include music by the Cruise-OMatics, a car and truck show, shagging contests, food and more. 762-7744 or www.townofjamesislandsc.org. “SHARE OUR SUZY”: 5:30 p.m. Lookout Pavilion at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, 20 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $35 in advance, $50 at door. The sixth annual Suzy McGrane Memorial will include performances by the Archetypes, Blue Dogs and Gaslight Street and will feature beer, food and a cash bar. www.shareoursuzy.org or www.etix.com. BOOK SIGNING: 7-9 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. W. Craig Reed will sign copies of his book “Red November.” 556-6561. BURLESQUE FEST: 8 p.m.-midnight. South of Broadway Theatre, 1080 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. $10 in advance, $12 at door. Bizzaro Burlesque presents the Charleston Burlesque Fest. The event will include performances by more than 20 burlesque dancers, music by Megan Jean and The KFB, pin-up photo shoots, a cash bar, art and an after-party at The Mill. 745-0317 or charlestonburlesquefest.weebly.com. NMC ANNIVERSARY: 8 p.m. Redux Contemporary Art Center, 136 St. Philip St. $10, $5 students, free to ages 17 and under. The New Music Collective will celebrate its fifth year with a concert performed by various members of the NMC. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. 722-0697 or www.newmusiccollective.org.

monday

CMC CONCERT: Noon. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 142 Church St. $21 adults, $16 seniors and students. Celebrate Memorial Day with a concert of by the Charleston Men’s Chorus. 720-8505 or www.cmchorus.com. MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT: 3 p.m. Marion Square. Free. Enjoy performances by the Charleston and Columbia community bands. www. charlestoncommunityband.com.

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STUDIO ANNIVERSARY: 6-9 p.m. SCOOP Studios, 57 Broad St. The studio will celebrate its first anniversary and host the opening of a new exhibit curated by Kevin E. Taylor. The exhibit is entitled “Diverse Chorus” and includes work by 27 different artists. 224-6184 or www.scoopcontemporary. com. “NIGHTTIME AT THE MUSEUM”: 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. $5-$20. See what happens after the museum closes and enjoy crafts, games, demonstrations, classic cars, a scavenger hunt, pizza and ice cream and much more. Bring a flashlight. 722-2996 or www.charlestonmuseum.org. BOOK SIGNING: 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 1812 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Robert Dugoni will sign copies of his latest book, “Bodily Harm.” 556-6561. MOONLIGHT MIXER: 7 p.m. Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave. $8 Charleston County residents, $10 nonresidents. Dance the night away to oldies and beach music by local radio personality Jim Bowers. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. 795-4FUN.

june 5 WHEELIN’ SPORTSMEN CATFISH ROUNDUP: 8 a.m.-noon. Sewee Visitor Center, 5821 U.S. Hwy. 17 N., Awendaw. The seventh annual Wheelin’ Sportsmen Low Country Catfish Roundup gives impaired people of all ages the opportunity to fish with the help of volunteers. Free food and drinks will be available for participants. A limited amount of equipment will be provided. 887-3257 or www.wheelin sportsmen.org. SHORELINE CLEAN-UP: 9 a.m. Meets at Santee National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Hwy. 301, Summerton. Help the Friends of Santee NWR pick up trash on the shoreline between the Visitor’s Center and the Santee Indian Mound. Call 803478-2217 or visit www.fws.gov/santee for directions.

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“THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES”: 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. $17.50-$32.50. Celebrate Memorial Day during this re-creation of Bob Hope’s old USO shows. The production will feature impersonations of Marilyn Monroe, The Andrews Sisters, Grouch Marx and others. 800-514-3849 or www.etix.com. “SATIN DOLLS” STRING QUARTET: 7 p.m. June 2; 3 p.m. June 3; 7 p.m. June 4. Bethel United Methodist Church, 57 Pitt St. $10. Enjoy the premiere of local musician Robbi Kenney’s Satin Dolls String Quartet, an eclectic ensemble that combines a variety of musical styles to create a special musical experience. 800-838-3006 or www. charlestonsatindolls.com. “ROMANCING THE HUNLEY”: 3:30 p.m. Sundays through June 13. The Powder Magazine, 79 Cumberland St. $15. www.romancingthehunleyplay.blogspot.com.

volunteers

GRASSROOTS CALL TO ACTION: Volunteers needed to work with the Organic Sustainable Community Children’s Garden. 810-0088.

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“From Rhode Island to South Carolina,” by American artist Maya Lin, is the official poster for this year’s Spoleto Festival USA.

Spoleto is upon us, that magical time of year when everyone is mad for the arts. This year brings the unveiling of the venerable Dock Street Theatre after its three-year restoration as well as new performers. Najee Wilson will try to make it two in a row but only if he can get past challenger Diane Reed.

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NAJEE’S ANSWERS 1. Is it “Swan Lake”? 2. It has something to do with topography. 3. (Laughs). 4. Um ... “Phantom of the Opera.” 5. Are they all men? 6. Tchaikovsky. 7. Maybe ... “Cinderella.” 8. Charleston Symphony Orchestra. 9. Doesn’t it start with a W... Wolfberg? 10. 1972.

DIANE’S ANSWERS 1. “Giselle.” I already have tickets. 2. I don’t know the artist’s name. 3. Oscar Wilde. 4. “Barber of Seville.” 5. Prince Rainier is their patron. 6. Strauss. 7. “Cinderella.” Saw it in the program. 8. I don’t know this either. 9. Wagner. 10. 1977.

CONCLUSION

CORRECT ANSWERS

Wilson’s reign as Head2Head Trivia champ is cut short as Reed triumphs in this week’s Spoleto edition. She’ll return next week to defend her title. In the meantime, enjoy Spoleto. It’s one of the great arts festivals in the world, and it’s happening right here.

1. “Giselle” 2. Maya Lin 3. Noel Coward 4. “Flora”

5. They’re all men 6. Johann Strauss II 7. “Cinderella”

8. Carolina Chocolate Drops 9. Wagner 10. 1977

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1. This ballet is about a peasant girl who protects her lover from a group of evil female spirits. 2. Name the artist who designed the Spoleto Festival poster. 3. Who wrote the play “Present Laughter” that will be performed at the Dock Street Theatre? 4. What was the first opera performed in America? 5. What’s unusual about Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo? 6. Name the composer of “Die Fledermaus.” 7. What classic fairy tale will be told using more than 150 marionettes? 8. What musical group is headlining the Festival Finale? 9. Name the composer of the symphonic poem “Siegfried Idyll?” 10. What year was the first Spoleto Festival?

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