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here was a bittersweet moment last Thursday at a Jazz Artists of Charleston reception. The presenting nonprofit was kicking off its spring series with a party for its donor arm, Friends of JAC. Amid the lifting of glasses, talk of past accomplishments and plans for the future, Peter and Francoise Duffy were asked to come to the microphone. The 100 or so folks at McCrady’s restaurant took a moment from the music of Pulse Trio and the terrific food to recognize Charleston’s first couple of jazz. You see, their longtime restaurant, Mistral, a local institution, closed recently, much to the chagrin of many of us who had frequented the French establishment across the last three decades. The one-of-a-kind eatery, an anchor of South Market Street businesses, sat under French and Irish flags over its welcoming front door. Peter is Irish, Francoise French. As far as I know, it was the only place that celebrated Bastille Day and St. Patrick’s Day, both with great verve and enthusiasm. Heck, it didn’t have to be a special occasion, though, for a party at Mistral. The vibe there was such that with Mistral as an example, Charleston displays the attitude of laissez les bon temps rouler, let the good times roll, just like its cousin, New Orleans. In fact, the featured live music at Mistral was traditional jazz, what was once known as Dixieland. From the Early Days Jazz Band at the beginning through the New South Jazzmen at the end of the restaurant’s run, trad was the centerpiece offered there, much to the delight of hardcore fans, locals and tourists, whose favorite Please see JAZZ, Page 13F
Era ends, couple awarded for service to jazz
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black, goth-y lace headpiece she wears with a skinny tux (loved the tux, by the way) to Stanford’s hugely over-the-top wedding. I also didn’t care for the hat she wears on the plane to Abu Dhabi. It looked like a cross between a paper sailboat and Sally Fields’ hat in the late 1960’s sitcom, “The Flying Nun.” I also happen to believe that wearing a midriffbaring shirt in your 40s is something that not even Carrie Bradshaw should attempt. Regardless of what the critics say about the new movie, one thing is clear. No TV show or film has ever had more fun with fashion than “Sex and the City.” And for that, I say, “J’adore.”
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She pairs a “J’adore Dior” Tshirt and a cropped sweater with a huge, billowy purple and white asymmetrical skirt by Zac Posen and hot pink heels. It’s classic Carrie Bradshaw. A fashion highlight was the reappearance of the John Galliano for Dior “newsprint” dress she wore in Seaabove the knee and pairs it son Three of the TV show. I with a turban and her trusty instantly recognized it and Manolos. appreciated the continuity. And when Carrie needs to Another nod to the past do some soul searching on a was the flower necklace she beach, she does it in yet an- wears throughout the movother Halston, this time in a ie, referencing the over-sized floor grazing, flame orange flower pin she used to wear dress with spaghetti straps in the show. Alas, no nameand accordian pleats. plate necklace this time. Needless to say, I’ve beOverall, I pretty much come a fan of the label. wanted everything Carrie I also loved the outfit she’s wore in the movie, but there wearing when she runs into were a couple misses. ex-flame Aidan in the souk. One was the ridiculous
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don’t pretend to be a film critic of any sort (I actually liked the “Saturday Night Live”-derived, cornball flick “MacGruber,” if that tells you anything) but I get excited anytime a movie completely bowls me over and comes across as an instant classic. An example of this from a few years back would be Martin Scorsese’s “The Departed.” And an even more recent example would be “El secreto de sus ojos” released in the U.S. as “The Secret in Their Eyes.” Receiving this year’s Oscar for best foreign film, I decided to see this movie, sort of last minute, at the Terrace Theater on James Island, and I’ve been raving about it since. This Argentinean flick is actually two movies: one of the best detective mysteries you’ve ever seen combined with one of the best love stories
legend Ronnie James Dio last week), but the deaths of Dennis Hopper and Gary Coleman shouldn’t go unmentioned. Perhaps known best for 1969’s “Easy Rider,” for some reason I first remember Hopper as the crazy, revenge-seeking cowboy in 1986’s “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.” Hopper’s films are too many to list here, but he unquesyou’ve ever seen. It avoids tionably made an indelthe cliches of both genres ible mark on our popular and tackles the meaning of life, love, revenge and regret culture and will be missed. The same goes for Coleat a deeper, more substanman, the former “Diff’rent tive level than most films. Strokes” star whose acting Sitting in the theater that career didn’t hold a candle evening, the movie even to Hopper’s, but who nevhelped clarify an ongoing ertheless became a part of personal dilemma. How often does a movie do that? our pop-culture fabric with “MacGruber” didn’t do that. his famous catchphrase “What’chu talkin’ about, Unfortunately, your last chance to see “The Secret in Willis?” and other campy Their Eyes” at the Terrace is antics in later years. Now, today. After that, go rent or many in the original cast even buy the DVD. You’ll be of “Diff’rent Strokes” have passed — “Arnold” (Coleglad you did. man), and “Kimberly” Thumbs Down (Dana Plato). Only “Willis” I never meant for this to (Todd Bridges) remains of become an obituary column the sitcom’s main child ac(I noted the passing of metal tors.
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shoes. C. Something that will make both my dog and me easily visible to oncoming traffic. D. It doesn’t matter, I look good in everything. JAZZ From Page 10F
QUESTION 5: Little dog outfits are: A. Adorable. B. Worth every penny. C. The most cruel thing ever devised by man except for maybe thong underwear. D. Why I got this stupid dog in the first place.
there from celebrities such as bassist Willie Ruff, to form that is. unknown players who just The place bore the stamp happened to be in the resof its owner-operators. The taurant. Duffys were hands-on, at Many a young performer the store everyday — man- grew up at Mistral. aging, hosting, breaking All manner of sidemen bread with regulars and worked with more accomregaling, especially Peter, plished players, getting any listener with wonderful real-world experience in stories. playing jazz that is priceOver the years, players of less. all the styles of jazz went In the mid-1990s, an unthrough Mistral. Peter and known folk singer named Francoise liked them all, it Ann Caldwell took over didn’t matter, as long as it Mistral’s stage. By the way, was good. the stage was no more than It was a cool place for 10 square feet of floor space players to jam as well. just inside the front door. It Anyone who could play was so tight (you could call was welcome. I saw people it intimate) that sometimes
(Answers: 1. C; 2. A (C, if it’s SUPER ugly); 3. B; 4. A, B or C; 5. C.) HOW TO SCORE YOURSELF: If you missed one or fewer questions, you are OK to walk a dog. If you missed 2-3, you probably need to
watch a few more episodes of “The Dog Whisperer.” And if you got more than three wrong, well, you must be my neighbor who always lets his dog, who’s dressed in his pink jacket, poop in my front yard. Full disclosure: I didn’t
even pass my own test. Which probably shouldn’t come as any surprise seeing as I have multiple wounds on my hands. Which reminds me, I sure hope I don’t have to go to the bathroom for the next week or so.
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people coming in would walk between Ann and her mike stand on the way to their tables. Customarily, the trumpet player would sit atop the piano, a tradition, I believe, started by the late Dr. Michael Tyzack, an internationally renowned artist who taught at C of C. Ann blossomed at Mistral. The rest is history. She’s now Charleston’s most popular jazz singer, having just as high a profile as many of the area’s fine instrumentalists. You could say Mistral and its owners were jazzfriendly. Just about two years ago,
the Duffys took a chance on a two-month-old jazz organization, JAC, by allowing it access to its upstairs accommodations to set up a nightclub for shows during the Spoleto Festival. It worked, complete with a repeat series last year. It was called Upstairs at Mistral. Well, upstairs at McCrady’s Thursday, the JAC presented the Duffys with its second annual Jazz Citizenship Award, won last year by Charleston Mayor Joe Riley, for commitment and service to jazz and our local community. It was a very moving moment.
It was a surprise to them. They thought they were simply attending the party. Just about everybody shed tears and hugged. Tears of shared joy. For a few moments, the feeling there was like a balm on the pain of having lost our treasured Mistral. The Duffys stand out among jazz fans. They not only love the music, they love and respect the people who create and perform it. That love is no abstract expression, either. They lived it. For virtually all of a 25year run, the Duffys paid musicians to play seven nights a week.
You could count on your fingers the venues around the country today that could make that claim. It’s extremely rare. Just like Peter and Francoise. Jack McCray, author of “Charleston Jazz,” can be reached at jackjmccray@aol. com.
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Vienna Teng
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Wednesday, The Music Farm Vienna Teng is one of those people who seems to be dripping with talent and makes the most difficult things seem so easy and effortless. Teng (born Cynthia Yih Shih) began playing classical piano at the age of 5 in her native Saratoga, Calif., and later took an interest in jazz and singing. It was an interest she maintained through her years at Stanford University while pursuing a degree in computer science. Upon graduating, Teng took a software engineer position at Cisco Systems all the while writing and performing during her free time. Not even two years later she was offered a deal by Virt Records. Teng decided to quit her day job at Cisco and pursue music full time. The following year, Teng’s debut album “Waking Hour” was No. 5 on Amazon.com’s best-seller list and Teng was making appearances on shows such as “Late Show with David Letterman,” “The Wayne Brady Show,” NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and “The Early Show.” She also was doing a lot of touring as an opener for such artists as Shawn Colvin, Joan Baez and Joan Osborne. Teng has since released three more albums, including her latest, “Inland Territory,” and has been involved in several environmental causes, including creating the Green Caravan Tour and performing at the Green Apple Festival in Central Park. If that weren’t enough, Teng announced this past March that she will be going back to school to study sustainable enterprise. Oh, and she speaks Mandarin Chinese, too. Please see MUSIC, Page 15F
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he Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies has spent the last 22 years spreading its brand of music to the world. Like most musical acts from the Great White North, the band enjoyed fame in its native Canada before eventually breaking through in the U.S., thanks in part to songs such as “One Week,” “Brian Wilson” and “The Old Apartment.” The last couple of years have been interesting for the band. Founding member Steven Page left the band in 2009 to pursue a solo career, and the remaining members decided to keep going as a four-piece. Barenaked Ladies’ latest release, “All in Good Time,” is the first album without Page. Singer and piano player Kevin Hearn spoke to Charleston Scene as the band’s tour bus pulled into Portland, Ore. last week. The musician talked about the current state of BNL, his own personal battle with leukemia and what fans can expect when the band hits the stage at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Saturday night.
sion, and it wasn’t as easy for us to do our show, which involves a certain amount of natural camaraderie between the band members. I think that energy and spirit are back. We’re having fun again, and I think the audience is feeling that, which is good. Q: You mention Steven Page. This is the first Barenaked Ladies album recorded after his departure. How did the recording process differ without Page there? A: Making a record is pretty intense. You’re working with five opinionated individuals, working in close quarters and each person has a different taste. Some people will zig here, others will zag there, and over the course of working together for 20 years, we sort of developed an unwritten rulebook of how we functioned in the studio. On this record, we were able to toss that out the window and reinvent the thing a little bit. That was exciting, and sort of daunting, but liberating mostly. Q: It seems that on the new CD a lot of the songs were a lot more introspective, and the tone was a
Q: So how has the tour been going? A: It’s been going really well. It’s our first full tour as a four-piece. We’ve been having a really fun time. We did a cross-Canada tour starting in February, and we’ve pretty much been on the road since then. Q: How has the crowd response been to the songs off the new album, “All in Good Time?” A: I’d say overall quite positive. Obviously, it’s a pretty dramatic change for longtime fans, but judging by the reaction to our shows, people are having a good time. I think we are having a better time. Leading up to Steven (Page) leaving the band, there was often a lot of ten- Please see LADIES, Page 17F
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Performance is passion for Brandi Carlile BY STEPHANIE BURT Special to The Post and Courier
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hen Brandi Carlile gives a performance, there is no doubt she is there on stage, present and in the moment. For the audience, it is the chance to see a great performer. For Carlile, it is not simply the chance to show off the fruits of her creative process. Live performance is a part of her creative process. “I find strength in the audience,” Carlile says. “There is a lot of just happenstance in a show. It could be gut wrenching or just a party, but it is where I find my energy.” Carlile’s music is just that for her fans: sometimes gutwrenching and sometimes just a party. Her clear voice portrays strength in vulnerability, the idea of letting it all out and still being able to stand at the end. And although her voice is unmistakable, it is the songwriting that really defines this performer. “I love complexity. I am back writing, but writing is only the first phase of the process,” she says. “Performing is second; playing it no matter what is that second phase of the process.” “Writing happens to me in waves. When it does, I can’t do anything else, and it usually happens on the road. I write with the twins.” The twins, as she refers to them, are her longtime band mates and twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth (on guitar and bass, respectively. Carlile’s band also features cellist Josh Neumann). She says that the twins have had such an influence on her music that she just cannot imagine her music without them anymore. “The twins and I sat together in a circle and wrote ‘Dreams’ acoustically, with three-part harmonies. We
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put all of our energy into it, and played it on the road for a year. But when it came time to record it with a drummer, we couldn’t get it right. It wasn’t sounding as energetic as it was supposed to. So we decided to just record it as the three of us. But, unbeknownst to us, in the other room, drums were being recorded as we were playing. It worked -- we didn’t end up changing the way we play it.” “Dreams” is from her newest album, “Give Up The Ghost,” which is her third album to date. Carlile’s previous album, “The Story,” sold 313,000 copies, and she has toured with the likes of Ray LaMontagne and Sheryl Crow. And one of her biggest fans is Elton John, with whom she recently got to record. “He doesn’t have trouble finding energy anywhere,” she says of John. “All you can do is turn loose and learn. It was definitely a big milestone.” For Carlile, this current album also serves as a milestone. She wanted to create an environment for each song where some felt raw and exposed and others felt full, and she wanted each song to stand alone. What resulted is an album of extremes, sometimes “gutwrenching and sometimes just a party,” but as true to a Carlile live performance as you can get without being a live album.
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city as well as a reputation for its rowdy antics off stage. Not an easy accomplishment in a city that prides itself on being the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Hot Cha Cha will perform Saturday at the Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Road, with Like Bells. Visit www. myspace.com/westashleytinroof or call 571-0775 for information.
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It takes guts to fling yourself from the ledge of obscurity and onto the proverbial stage of the music business. The scrutinizing glares and squints are always upon you as comparisons and critiques hurl themselves at you from all directions. But it takes a different kind of boldness to make that leap if you’re a female in a maledominated genre. Even if you’re good, you’re still labeled a “girl band.” It’s like the old backhanded compliment goes, “you’re pretty good, for a girl.” For Cleveland’s young indie/rock quartet, the fact that its members are all female isn’t seen as a handicap but instead as a source of empowerment. Being female simply drives them even harder to prove themselves and creates a welcomed challenge to show that they can rock just as hard as their male counterparts, both on stage and off. After forming in 2007, Hot Cha Cha has built a name for itself around Cleveland as one of the best up and coming rock bands in the
Grammy-nominated reggae artist Pato Banton may be winning over a younger crowd these days with his dynamic roots reggae but, in truth, Banton’s career reaches farther back than most of his fans’ birthdays. Banton, British-born of Jamaican descent, first appeared on the music scene in 1982 when he recorded a duo album with Ranking Roger of English Beat. Five years later, he released his debut solo effort, “Never Give In.” Ever since, Banton’s career has been one full of positive influence and success. He has released 16 albums, three of them live, and has amassed a global fan base of both young and old reggae lovers. Pato Banton and The Now Generation will perform Sunday at The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., with Soul Taxi. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door or online at www.etix.com. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9:30 p.m. Visit www.charlestonpourhouse.com or call 571-4343.
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Bettye LaVette
‘INTERPRETATIONS: THE BRITISH ROCK SONGBOOK’ (ANTI) Bettye LaVette first scored a chart hit way back in 1962 with “My Man, He’s a Lovin’ Man.” While she continued to record and tour after that initial hit, it took until 2005 before she would again achieve any big recognition within the industry. That year LaVette released “I’ve Got My Own Hell to Raise,” an album of cover songs by other women. That excellent CD made more than a few critics’ “best of” lists for the year. LaVette’s latest effort shows that the rhythm and blues singer is still swinging for the fences. “Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook” delivers well-known songs from British Invasion bands such as The Moody Blues, The Who, and Pink Floyd, all reworked by LaVette in her special voice. The results are, for the most part exquisite. You might have heard LaVette’s cover of The Who’s “Love Reign O’er Me” at the broadcast of this year’s Kennedy Center Honors. That very performance rounds out the CD. Other notable moments come with her funky version of Ringo Starr’s “It Don’t Come Easy,” a haunting take on Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here,” and a version of Led Zeppelin’s “All of My Love” that impressed Robert Plant enough that he now has LaVette opening for him on his tour. Looks like LaVette won’t have to worry about another creative dry spell anytime soon. KEY TRACKS: “All of My Love,” “Love Reign O’er Me,” “Wish You Were Here.”
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‘BROTHERS’ (Nonesuch) The new Black Keys album, “Brothers,” is a perfect example of what happens when an enterprising young band decides to experiment a bit too much. Guitarist Dan Auerbach and drummer Patrick Carney, the duo that comprises The Black Keys, have made a career of releasing albums full of full-on stomp, devil-may-care blues rock. On “Brothers” though, it seems that the duo is trying to show us their softer side. While there are barn burners such as “Everlasting Light” and “Howlin’ for You,” the action gets mired by beautiful yet plodding tunes such as “The Only One” and “These Days.” Still, even with this shift in sound, there is no denying that The Black Keys puts out a phenomenal amount of sound for a two-piece. If you don’t mind frequent forays into smooth ballads, then “Brothers” is definitely worth a spin. If you are just getting into The Black Keys though, might I suggest starting with “Thickfreakness,” or even the more recent “Attack and Release.” KEY TRACKS: “Everlasting Light,” “Howlin’ for You,” “Ten Cent Pistol.”
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‘THE JAYHAWKS’ (Lost Highway) As any music nerd will tell you, there is a certain joy that comes from latching onto a local band and watching as that band becomes a signed act with an ever-increasing fan base. Most folks know the Minnesota-based band the Jayhawks from the band’s breakthrough album, “Hollywood Town Hall.” Before that great major label debut though, the Jayhawks had released a couple of independent CDs. The band’s original self-titled CD was released in 1986 and soon went out of print. While the band only reunites for occasional shows, it seems that band founders Gary Louris and Mark Olson have been nice enough to re-release that debut, so that those of us who were unable to grab a copy of one of the few originals could finally have what amounts to the birth of a band. While the music “The Jayhawks” might sound a bit twangy and outdated, you can definitely see where Louris and Olson were trying to take things. While this won’t replace “Hollywood Town Hall” or “Tomorrow the Green Grass,” but it is definitely enjoyable listening. KEY TRACKS: “Falling Star,” “Cherry Pie,” “Let the Critics Wonder.”
‘BRITISH STEEL: 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION’ (Sony/Legacy) When the term heavy metal comes up, there are certain images that immediately spring to mind: Long-haired guitarists thrashing their heads up and down to the beat of the music, the “devil horn” salute achieved by extending the forefinger and pinkie finger from a fist and Rob Halford. No, seriously; if you don’t picture Judas Priest’s lead singer Halford decked out in his studded leather outfits, riding his Harley on stage during a Priest show encore, then you must have skipped metal’s glory years. Fresh off the Grammy win earlier this year for Best Metal Performance, Judas Priest has released a remastered version of its landmark 1980 album “British Steel.” This 30th anniversary edition features the entire original album, plus two bonus tracks. We’re talking metal classics such as “Breaking the Law” and “Living After Midnight.” The real treat, though, is the included DVD, which features the band performing the entire “British Steel” album live last year. The DVD concert also features a few other Priest favorites and a documentary about the making of the album. For metal heads, this will be huge. The album stands up surprisingly well, as does Halford, who even at the age of 58 can still hit the high notes when needed. KEY TRACKS: “Breaking the Law,” “Grinder,” “Living After Midnight.”
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avo’s major-label debut, “Bright Nights Dark Days” CD, spawned three hit singles, including the chart-topping “Champaign,” with a fourth single, “My Little Secret,” being released now for radio play. Lead singer Casey Walker said the band wanted to compose great songs exploring any style and not to be limited to any specific genre. “We just let the creativity flow whether acoustic or heavier,” he said. This resulted in an eclectic collection of songs that are radio-friendly, but with a definitive pure rock-’n’-roll edge. Walker said he used to write more poetically and more methodically but that the best songs “just pour out when my guard is down and I don’t filter what or how to say it.” Most of the songs on the album were written lineby-line as the band played the music. Given they were “just four dudes writing and composing songs in our bassist’s garage,” for a follow-up album, the band feels some pressure given their success, but they trust their instincts. Walker maintains, “We won’t try to necessarily be better but will try to grow naturally.” The first album “was a snapshot of where we were in our lives as an unsigned band with day jobs,” Walker stated. For their concerts, the band has been sticking to material from the current CD. With a compelling voice and stage presence similar to INXS’ Michael Hutchence, Walker likes to engage the audience during the show, saying, “We love meeting and talking with them after the show.” See them Sunday at The North Charleston Performing Arts Center, when they open for Daughtry.
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Martin Sexton: From the streets to the stage ing, and his ability to improvise. “Songs come to me in easy ways, sometimes difficult,” said Sexton. “I’ll be in the ne guitar, one vocal and a chilling kitchen, or at the kitchen table at 3 a.m., silence within the audience. Not a record it on the Dictaphone, and a song single whisper, murmur or even a cough will just write itself. It’s 100 percent easy takes place. There’s that way. I co-wrote a hypnotic takeover a lot of tunes with a when Martin Sexton buddy of mine on a WHEN: June 10, 9 p.m. hits the stage; his inboat this past summer fluential lyrics, unforfor my newest album as WHERE: The Windjammer, 1008 gettable melodies, and well.” Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms stage presence are like “Sugarcoating,” COST: $20 no other. Sexton’s latest album, HEAR THE MUSIC: Before getting a was done on the fly, in www.martinsexton.com record contract and a matter of weeks. INFO: 886-8596, www.the-windplaying in front of “I showed up with the jammer.com hundreds of people, tunes and took takes, Sexton was fired from all live takes within a his day job that paid the bills, and decided two-week period,” said Sexton. “There are to use his talents to become a standard mistakes on the record, but I think it gives street performer in Cambridge, Mass. the album character.” “Back in 1990, I was new in town, got Sexton has performed various times in fired working at a coffee shop, and deCharleston, most notably at the Music cided to play four to five hours a day on Farm and the Windjammer. the street,” said Sexton. “Harvard Square, “I love it, very beautiful,” said Sexton. subways, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., during “Cool vibe, palm trees, Colonial fields.” busy hours, and made roughly $20 an His future entails wanting to play more hour. It was a great way to make money.” European tours, and finish his North Now, Sexton’s passion, after nine studio American tour as well. albums, is to entertain as much as possi“There’s no time to think,” said Sexton. ble. He’s an established singer-songwriter “I’m writing and touring all the time.” with a huge fan base, and one of the best Sexton started his tour in support for live performers in the business, an amaz- his new album in San Francisco and will ing accomplishment for a one-man show. finish in mid-summer in Camden, N.J. In He is well-known for a wide vocal range, between all that, he will make his way to scatting his guitar solos, some beat boxThe Windjammer on June 10.
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then we play ten songs that we mix up every night. Fans can always expect an old bit more serious. Is the gem, an obscure track and songwriting process a colsomething new as well. laborative effort or does We’re playing the hits, as everyone go off on their well as other things that are own and bring songs back off the beaten path a bit. to offer? Q: You were diagnosed A: We collaborate on the with leukemia shortly after arrangements. Jim (Creeggan) brought in a few songs, the band completed the album “Stunt.” What was I brought in a few, and Ed it like watching Barenaked (Robertson) brought in a Ladies finally breaking few. We play them for each oth- through in the US while er pretty starkly; just guitar you were undergoing treatments? and vocal or piano and voA: It was tough. I had cal, and we all just sort of worked over a decade to gravitate toward certain achieve some degree of sucsongs more than others. cess as a musician. As for the tone of the reAny band dreams of havcord, it was where we were at, emotionally and spiritu- ing a song on the charts, and it turned out that our song ally. “One Week” went to No. 1 We’ve been through a lot, the same day I was having a we parted ways with somebone marrow transplant. one who was a friend and a It seemed like some sort of musical brother for a long time, Ed’s mother had died, cruel joke at the time. The and he had survived a plane success gave me an incentive though, something to work crash, so we weren’t in a toward in getting well. jokey state of mind. I had a poster of the band Q: You sing lead on a few of the songs on the album. up on the wall in my hospital room. I just wanted to get Do you like being the lead back to my life. singer? Q: How are you doing A: Not all the time, but certainly sometimes. In the lately? The cancer is in remission? past, I have brought songs A: I’m a zombie (laughs), in, and either Steve or Ed would sing them, which was a creature of the undead. I’m good, yeah. It’s been 11 wonderful, but it’s kind of years, and I’m out doing this nice to sing my own songs crazy job and holding my for a change. own. I am very happy to be You know, some people alive. love my voice, and others Q: Back in 2008, Paul Mcthink I sound like Kermit the Frog. I always liked Ker- Cartney was asked what mit’s voice, so what the heck. current music he was listenQ: Do you have a favorite ing to that really knocked song from the new CD that him out, and he named Barenaked Ladies. His you have found you enjoy quote was, “The harmonies playing live? are right on. They could A: My favorite is “Four Seconds.” We play that every out-sing (The Beatles) any day of the week. I don’t night. think John (Lennon) or Q: Barenaked Ladies has myself ever had the sort of always gone above and range they do.” He also said beyond to make their live shows fun for the audience. he wouldn’t mind recordWhat can fans expect from ing with you guys in the future. Any plans to work Saturday’s show? with Paul? A: Well, as I said, I think A: Wow. My reaction is we have a refreshed energy, holy moley! I hope it’s true and we’re having fun and that he said that because making songs up every night, and we switch the set that would be a compliment of the highest order. I love list up every night. Paul’s work, and he’s defiWe play 10 songs every nitely a hero. night at every show, and
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Steve Hit Mike frontman focuses on acoustic shows
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Myspace page as the date of the show approaches. Charleston Scene caught up with Jeff to get the skinny on his tunes, the everchanging music industry and his time on the road. Q: How did you make the decision to start playing acoustic music? A: I had just gotten a DUI charge and I didn’t have a license for a while. I had time to sit and think and drink. What was good is that I got a whole record and more out of it. I had just got this recording gear, so it gave me time to start using it. I gave some demos to some friends and they said that I should put some more songs together and come out with a new album. It was an amateur thing, but I kind of like that aspect in the recording. Q: How have the shows
been going on the road? A: I really like doing house shows with the acoustic stuff. It’s like my absolute favorite thing to do because I think that the Internet really changed music forever. The people who are (at the house shows) actually care and actually want to support music. Those are the people who still by records, CDs and vinyl, and still actually listen to music. Q: Does the acoustic album mean the end for your punk band, Steve Hit Mike? A: I’m doing them both simultaneously. Steve Hit Mike is doing a tour in September. We have a whole EP recorded that we haven’t released that we did at Ocean Industries. It’s really good to be doing two different things. I think that sort of thing can add to the dynamic of both bands.
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Morris stays in the mix as Rocky Horror Q: What is the “Orientation” documentary all about? A: It’s about the life of an electronic DJ hris Morris started spinning rein Charleston. Owen Hamilton and Cocords on his turntables at the ripe rey Corbett followed me around for the age of 15. Almost 10 years later, he’s past two and a half years at gigs, on the still up to his old tricks, using the stage road, playing a lot. They were backstage moniker Rocky Horror. at Kulture Klash. There’s a lot of the beMorris uses controllers and comhind the scenes and being on the road, puter software to create live mixes at being in different towns and meeting a his shows that lot of people. A lot of interkeep the dance esting people. It’s non-stop party going. He madness. recently opened Q: What prompted the Visit www.facebook.com/ for Designer filming of the movie? Drugs and A: A lot of people in rockyhorrified for all things Felix Cartal, Charleston are very traRocky Horror. and has been ditional. When they see performing someone doing something not only in Charleston, but around the different in Charleston and taking it to southeast as well. different cities, it gives them a different Videographers Owen Hamilton and perspective on life, especially when that Corey Corbett have been following person is a local. Rocky Horror for more than two and Q: How’s the mixtape coming along? a half years, compiling footage for the A: I’ve been working on a mixtape documentary “Orientation,” which is that will coincide with the documenscheduled to come out at the end of tary release. I’m taking this last month June. Morris’s new mixtape shares the to get all of the mixes right, doing the same title, and will be released in conmastering and making everything perjunction with the documentary. He’s fect. been taking some time off to refine the Q: How do you pick the songs for tracks for the approaching release. your mixes? Charleston Scene caught up with A: I just want to say I hate the radio. Chris to get the scoop on the mixes, the Over time, I’ve built this expansive movie and more. library of music, from all different BY PAUL PAVLICH
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genres. I always try to find a song that nobody’s going to expect. I did this mix of was Jay-Z and Grizzly Bear. I do a lot of cross-genre mixing. I try to find songs that are polar opposites. It’ll be Earth, Wind and Fire all the way to Slayer and Motorhead. Q: After the “Orientation” release, what’s next for Rocky Horror? A: After that, I’m going to try and put a tour together. I’m trying to book myself in cities along the way, all the way to Los Angeles, hopefully. That’s my plan right now. I’m trying to branch out as much as possible. Q: What do you set out to accomplish during a live show? A: I want the crowd to be pumped. I try to find the one person in the crowd who isn’t enjoying themselves and make them enjoy themselves. That’s my motivation when I play out. My stuff is so loud and heavy. I look for the guy who would rather be listening to Dave Matthews Band and throw a song in there that’s going to make him have a blast. Q: Any closing thoughts on the Charleston DJ scene? A: It’s definitely noncompetitive, but there are a lot of DJ groups that run together. I definitely support the guys in Electric Friends. I think it’d be interesting if the local DJs got together and did a festival or something.
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ou may have seen their posters around the College of Charleston campus. “That’s one right there,” Andrew Walker says and points to his manager’s office wall. “We didn’t really have to do any marketing because the poster designs were so cool.” Entropy Ensemble had two self-promoted shows at the college while it was in school. One of them experimental, the other “Fitter, Happier.” The ensemble came together through the dictionary’s definition of the word entropy: the loss of information in a transmitted message. Wanting to apply it to mainstream music, Entropy Ensemble noticed what the members say is a deterioration in today’s music and now strives to take today’s music back to its classical form — pre-lyrics, unnecessary instruments and other overpowering noise. Walker is the brains and principal arranger behind the ensemble. He’s also the pianist and plays along with violinist Javier Orman, cellist Lonnie Root, double bassist Ben Wells and drummer Stuart White. “Christopher O’Riley — he’s a virtuoso, classical pianist — did a Radiohead tribute album in 2003. That’s where I got the idea
I don’t want people to think we’re a Radiohead cover band. But if they come, I don’t think they will.” – Andrew Walker
for the Radiohead Project.” To a sold-out Sotille Theatre in April 2009, Entropy Ensemble performed select Radiohead songs, including “There There” and “Paranoid Android.” The altered songs — the melody, harmony and texture are exposed in a classical light — are part of the Radiohead Project, an attempt to strip down the popular band’s stylings in a hybrid chamber-music setting. “It’s undeniable that Radiohead, especially for college students, will draw a crowd. Will be popular. Everyone likes the music. After a show, a 60-year-old woman will come up to me and not know who Radiohead is, but will have loved the music, and then a 14year-old will tell me he sang along while we were playing their songs.” After taking the Radiohead Project on the road and touring with Duncan Sheik, the ensemble is back to play at the Circular Congregational Church on June 10. “I don’t want people to
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think we’re a Radiohead cover band. But if they come, I don’t think they will.” After concluding its current project, Entropy is moving onto a Bach Project. “It’s not a new concept,” Walker says, “but it’s perfect for us. We are all classically trained, and we just want to show that we can go from popular music to the king of classical to Baroque.” As with all music, Entropy Ensemble will work to remove the digital, enhanced and overworked elements, leaving sounds that are raw, unembellished and classically beautiful.
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ALLUETTE’S JAZZ CAFE: 137 Calhoun St. 737-0090. Tonight: Calvin Taylor, 11:30 a.m.; Tonight-Sat: Oscar River Trio, 9:30 p.m.; Sun: Abe White, 4 p.m. AROMAS: 50 N. Market St. 723-9588. Thurs: David Higgins Band, free, 8 p.m. FriSat: Cotton Blue, 7 p.m. ART’S BAR AND GRILL: 413 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 849-3040. Tonight: Jeff Batman and Friends; Fri: Baby Fat; Sat: Fire Apes; Sun: Everett Bigbee; Mon: Open mic; Tues: Danielle Howle; Wed: Farley Mustache. ATLANTICVILLE RESTAURANT AND WINES: 2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-9452. Tue: Thai Tuesdays. AWENDAW GREEN: 4879 Hwy 17, North Awendaw. 452-1642. Wed: Adam Glover, free, 7 p.m. BANANA CABANA: 1130 Ocean Blvd., IOP. 886-4360. Tonight: Skip Sullians, 6 p.m.; Fri: Paul Jamison, 7 p.m.; Sat: Pete Ledbetter, noon, Lowcountry Jukebox, 7 p.m.; Sun: Pete Ledbetter, noon, Jeff Houts, 6 p.m.; Mon: Jude Michaels, 6 p.m.; Tues: Mark Shuler, 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-Sat: Ann Cline 9; Tues: Velvet Jones Duo; Wed: Graham Whorley; Thurs: Porkchop. BLU RESTAURANT & BAR: 1 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-6658. Tonight: Jeff Caldwell, 7 p.m.; Fri: Matt Jordan Duo, 8:30 p.m.; Sat: Henri Gates, 2 p.m., Calvin Taylor, 8:30 p.m.; Sun: Mitch Wetherington, 2 p.m. BOWEN’S ISLAND RESTAURANT: 1870 Bowen Islands Rd. Folly Island. 795-2757. Fri: Steve James, 6 p.m.; Sun: Momma and the Redemption Band, 4 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: 224 King St. 5774522. Tonight: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7 p.m.; Fri-Sat: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 8 p.m.; Sun: Bob Williams Duo, 7 p.m.; MonWed: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7 p.m. CITY LIGHTS COFFEE SHOP: 141 Market St. 853-7067. Wed: The Amazing Mittens, 6:30 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.; Thurs: Karaoke, 8 p.m. CLUB H2O: 8484 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston. 767-1426. Tonight: Country Dance Party, 9 p.m.; Fri-Sat: DJ Mike Mendoza, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Country Dance Party, 9 p.m . THE CRESCENT CONNECTION: 1910 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. 528-0777. Fri-Sat: Abe White, 6 p.m.; Sun: Sunday Jazz Brunch, noon. CUOCO PAZZO: 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 971-9034. Wed, Fri-Sat: Riccardo sings Opera
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Catch Lifehouse when they open for Daughtry on Sunday at The North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Call 529-5000. and Italian songs, 7 p.m. DORCHESTER LANES: 10015 Dorchester Rd., Summerville. 376-2200. Fri-Sat: Control Freak; Sun: Team Trivia; Mon and Wed: Karaoke; Tues: Acoustics. DUNLEAVY’S PUB: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-9646. Sun: Carroll Brown, 8 p.m.; Tue: Carroll Brown, 7:30 p.m. EAST BAY MEETING HOUSE: 159 East Bay St. 723-3446. Mon: Monday Night Poetry and open mic, 8 p.m. EVO PIZZERIA: 1075 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. 225-1796. Tonight: The Pulse Trio, 6:300 p.m. FIERY RON’S SULLIVAN’S ISLAND: 2209 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-3131. Tonight: Hit or Miss, 10 p.m.; Fri: Bad Popes, $5, 10:30 p.m.; Sat: Betsy Franck and The Bareknuckle Band, $5, 1 p.m.; Wed: Nite Ramble, 8:30 p.m.; Thurs: American Gun, $5, 10 p.m. FIERY RON’S WEST ASHLEY: 1205 Ashley River Rd. 225-2278. Tonight: Blue Plantation, 9:30 p.m.; Sat: The Groovetones, $5, 10 p.m.; Mon: Open Mic, 8 p.m. Tues: Jason and The Juggernauts, 9 p.m.; Wed: Lowcountry Blues Club, 7 p.m. FISH RESTAURANT: 442 King St. 722-3474. Tonight: Jazz, 7-10 p.m.; Fri: DJ Jaz, 10 p.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., Mt. Pleasant. 849-2244. Fri-Sat: Mark Schuler, 6 p.m. HALLS CHOPHOUSE: 434 King St. 7970090. Fri-Sat: Anthony Owens, 7 p.m.; SunWed: Anthony Owens, 6:30 p.m. HALLIGAN’S RESTAURANT AND BAR: 3025 Ashley Towne Center, Suite 201. 2254347. Tonight: Trivia and Karaoke, 8 p.m. THE HARBOR GRILLE: 360 Concord St. 853-5752. Tonight: Paper Cut Massacre; Sat: Overdrive; Tue: Big Hit and the Baby Kit; Wed: Ladies Night. HIGH COTTON: 199 E. Bay St. 724-3815. Nightly 6 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: Trick Knee, Free, 8 p.m.; Fri: The Grooves Tones, Free, 9 p.m.; Sat: Groove Therapy, Free, 9 p.m. PAUL’Z: 1739 Maybank Hwy., Charleston. 442-4480. Tonight: Sinatra and Sushi, 7 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. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1119 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. 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. 8537186. Tonight: Uncle Mountain (Ashville), 8 p.m.; Sat: Sarah Bandy, 8 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., Mt. Pleasant. 971-7777. Tonight: Rotie Solo, 6 p.m.; Thurs: Henri Gates, 6 p.m. LOCO JOE’S FOOD & SPIRITS: 1115 Miles Rd., Summerville. 821-2946. Tue-Wed: Karaoke, 8 p.m. MAD RIVER BAR & GRILLE: 32 N. Market St. 723-0032. Tonight: Chuck “The Cat” Morris Blues Harmonic, 5 p.m.; Fri: Andy Coats, 5 p.m.; Sat: The King Bees, 5 p.m.; Sun: Juke Joint Johnny, 5 p.m.; Mon: Eleanor Ellis, 5 p.m.; Tues: Veronika Jackson, 5 p.m., Trivia, 8 p.m.; Wed: Rev. Marv Ward and Congaree, 5 p.m. MANNY’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE: 1608 Old Towne Rd. 763-3908. Wed. Ted Mckee, 6 p.m. MED BISTRO: 90 Folly Rd. Blvd. 766-0323. Fri: Nicoli Szoshew, 7 p.m. Sat: Joe Clark, 7 p.m. MERCATO RESTAURANT: 102 N. Market St. 722-6393. Tonight-Fri: Ann Caldwell, 6
p.m.; Sat: Robert Lewis, Gerald Gregory and Nick Jenkins, 6 p.m.; Mon: Leah Suarez Trio; Tue: Jazz Trio, 6 p.m.; Wed: Kris Woodrum and Jesse Prichart, 6 p.m. MOJO’S CLUB AND CIGAR BAR: 945 Bacons Bridge Rd. 875-5099. Mon: Shag. MORGAN CREEK GRILL: 80 41st Ave. IOP. 886-8980. Fri: Bil Krauss, 6 p.m.; Sat: Chris Tidestrom, 6 p.m.; Sun: Louis D Duo Jazz, 4 p.m.; Tues: Rene Russell on Palmetto Breeze Cruise, 6 p.m. MUSIC FARM: 32 Ann St. 577-6989. Tonight: Teen Night, $10-15, 8 p.m.; Fri: The Fire Apes, $12-15, 8 p.m.; Sat: Lowcountry Artist Market, Free, 10:30 a.m.; Sun: Terrible Things, $15-18, 7 p.m.; Wed: Brandi Carlile, $21-26, 8 p.m.; Thurs: Teen Night, $10-15, 8 p.m. OASIS BAR AND GRILL: 778 Folly Rd., James Island. Tonight: Familiar Shapes; Fri: Wonder Shakedown; Sun: Sacred Conflict; Wed: Goatwhore. O’MALLEY’S: 549 King St, Charleston. 8055000. Tue: Trivia, 7 p.m. OSCAR’S RESTAURANT: 207 W. 5th North St., Summerville. 871-3800. Tonight: Trivia, 7 p.m. PATRICK’S PUB: 1377 Ashley River Rd. 571-3435. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.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. Thurs: Sun: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m. THE POUR HOUSE: 1977 Maybank Highway. 571-4343. Tonight: Thurs. Josh Phillips Folk Fest, Free, 9 p.m.; Fri: Machine Funk: A Tribute to Widespread Panic, $8, 9 p.m.; Sat: Leon Russell, $22-25, 8 p.m.; Sun: Soul Taxi, Free, 5-9 p.m., Pato Banton and The Now Generation, $12, 9:30 p.m.; Tues: Bob Schneider, $15, 9:30 p.m.; Wed: Ugly Radio Rebellion; Thurs: Langhorne Slim, $10-12, 9 p.m. RED DRUM GASTROPUB: 803 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 849-0313. Wed: Triple Lindy, 9 p.m. RED’S ICE HOUSE: 98 Church St., Mt. 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: Iron Cherry, 9 p.m. SAND DOLLAR: 7 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-9498. Fri-Sat: Fat Alice. 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: South Carolina Broadcasters, 6p.m.; Sat: Joey Carter, 6 p.m. SODA WATER GRILL: 1960 Riviera Drive, Mt. Pleasant. 388-0309. Sat: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Tues: Open Mic, 7 p.m. SPANKY BOTTOMS: 570 College Park Rd.
553-0834. Fri-Sat and Wed: Karaoke, 8 p.m. SUNFIRE GRILL & BISTRO: 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 766-0223. Tonight: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m.; Fri: Chris Tidestrom, 6 p.m.; Sat: Ron Durand, 6:30 p.m.; Sun: Trivia, 8 p.m.; Mon: Singer and Songwriter Night, 8 p.m.; Thurs: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m. TATTOOED MOOSE: 1137 Morrison Dr. 277-2990. Tonight: Max Leaphard and Ragged Company, 10 p.m.; Sun: DJ Dance Party, 9:30 p.m.; Tues: The Fairy God Muthas, Free 9 p.m. THE SWAMP FOX AT THE FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: 387 King St. 724-8888. Fri-Sat: Pianist Bill Howland 6 p.m. THIRSTY TURTLE II: 1158 College Park Rd., Summerville. 851-9828. Sun: Randy Pender or Mike Pifer, 8 p.m.; Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Tues: Shane Clark or Mike Pifer. THROUGHBRED CLUB AT CHARLESTON PLACE: 224 King St. 722-4900. Today-Sat: Live piano, 1 p.m. Sun: Live piano, 5 p.m.; Mon-Wed: Live piano, 5 p.m. THE TIN ROOF: 1117 Magnolia Rd. 2828988. Sat: Hot Cha Cha and Like Bells, 9 p.m. TOAST: 155 Meeting St. 534-0043. Sat: Pianist Annie Boxell, 6 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; Tue: Karaoke. VILLAGE TAVERN: 1055 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. 884-6311. Tonight: Crisis in Hollywood, 9 p.m.; Sat: Austin Lucas, 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: DJ; Sat: Trick Knee; Sun:Soul Fish; Mon: Rotie Acoustic; Tues: Trivia; Wed: Diesel Brothers; Thurs: DJ Dance Party.
WILD WING MT. PLEASANT: 664 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 971-9464. Tonight: Plane Jane; Fri: Chuck Courtneay Band; Sat: Stereo Reform,; Sun: Patio Party; Tues: Trivia; Thurs: Plan Jane. WILD WING NORTH CHARLESTON: 7618 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. 818-9464. Tonight: Ed Miller Karaoke; Fri: Plane Jane; Sat: Pop Machine; Sun: “Wingstock” , U-Phonik, Plan Jane, Uncle Mingo and DJ SLKT; Mon: Trivia; Tues: The Diesel Brothers; Wed: Rotie and Morgan of Soulfish. THE WINDJAMMER: 1008 Ocean Blvd., IOP. 886-8596. Tonight: Jennifer Knapp, $1520, 8:30 p.m.; Fri-Sun: “5th Annual Hazelnut Hang”, Fri-Sat: $25, 8:30 p.m., Sun: $20, 12:30 p.m.; Sun: Fatter than Albert, 3 p.m., Free.; Tues-Wed: The Disco Biscuits, $25 per night, 8:30 p.m. Thurs: Martin Sexton, $20, 8 p.m. WOLFTRACK BAR AND GRILL: 1807 Parsonage Rd. 763-0853. Fri: Hed Shop Boys; Sat: Karaoke.
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The things I’ve run into ...
Don’t you dare say murse: A quest for a manbag
Thank goodness I left the potted plant at home. The $80 black leather Diesel bag at club-hopary Poppins’ bottom- per-happy Biton too closely resembled my previous less carpetbag held a tote, a definite no, while the floor lamp, a potted plant retail upgrade I eyed at the and a framed wall mirror. Charleston Place Shops – a How she put up with lugLouis Vuitton brown leather ging all of that around, I’ll Beaubourg tote – was a mere never know. $870. For my bank account, I may not be a magical that’s also a no. nanny who travels with It became clear I would magical nanny things, but I cart my fair share of stuff. need to take the less travelled route into the murky Yes, I carry a manbag. Before you accuse me of own- waters of the ladybag. Most Waterfront park is a popular spot for local runners men steer clear of women’s ing a murse (the decidedly to stop and enjoy the view of the Lowcountry. JESSICA NOVAK bags for fear of the associpejorative shortening of ated pejoratives. They are man-purse), know this: my pocket doesn’t moonlight as far worse than murse. But the trick is in finding a clean a pack mule. BY: JESSICA NOVAK among the stilettos and loaf- Walking the streets of New design with enough perlocated at 336 King St. sonality that passersby say, York City, few people blink Special to The Post When I visited there, I was ers of bustling streets like “What a great bag” and not, an eye at the sight of a man King or offers the option immediately greeted by the and Courier with a tote tucked under his “Is he carrying a purse?” Want to see what Jesto cover less-crowded resifit-looking Mike Loggins, I found the bag at the enunning in Charleston who owns the shop with his dential areas around Ashley arm. But that city admittedsica ran into? Follow her trance of Urban Outfitters. ly walks to its own fashion brings me back to wife Patt. Both are dedicated Avenue. Either option is on her blog: “Things I Run The Deux Lax tote married beat, while the South preItaly. runners, and Mike was hap- enjoyable. Into” on Spoletotoday. Running through Charles- fers a slower twang. Men of simple white canvas with When I studied in Florpy to give me a map of routes com. a black leather-like mateence for four months during throughout the city ranging ton immediately convinced Charleston, I ask you, why rial trimmed in zippers and not set aside those backthe spring of 2008, I ran me that I would love my from 3.1 and 8 miles. brass detailing. The amount packs and briefcases and nearly every day. It was how unexpected. time here. Each day begins “We have a very active join the ranks? You already of storage space disguised in I unwound and came to However, Charleston’s running community,” Log- with a new path, another this medium-sized bag, $68, wear pink shorts, after all. discovery, an ocean breeze understand my surroundstreets may surpass those gins says. “The classic run sealed the deal. Lately, I found myself tirings. I expanded my route familiar Florentine vias. is the edge of the peninsula, and an open mind. For But what I like most, being of the black oversized daily and eventually ran one hour of the day I can The noisy, bustling, tiny but then you can go all the tote I landed last January on yond the number of comaround the entire city, along Italian avenues have been way to Hampton Park. You find peace, externally and partments, is that it has a sale at Diesel. As the heat internally, allowing myself the River Arno and up to replaced with quiet sidejust have to plan out your grungier, harder edge than index rose, I began to spy to refocus and realign my Piazza Michelangelo for the walks engulfed with archfluids, especially when the on lighter, younger models. anything else I own. As most breathtaking view of ing tree branches, making emotions, thoughts and heat and humidity around we’ll be spending a lot of physical state. Very often it’s And then I began to shop Florence at dusk. While my Charleston perhaps the most here is at their best.” classmates struggled to find inviting city I’ve ever run So far, the late-May weath- these times that my greatest for one. I dodged last week’s time together, I thought the bag provided a charming rainstorms by popping in ideas are born – when I am walking routes through the through. er has been forgiving for and out of stores along King contrast to my conservative narrow, winding roads, I Though it is dominated runners, especially before 9 most in tune with myself conquered them in my Asics by pavement, with few and most detached from the Street looking for a bag with style. I’ve recently taken up a.m. By the time I’m arrivboth a messenger strap and bow ties, and one seersucker and North Face. softer green areas to save distractions of daily life. ing back home, the sun is suit. Today, I am conquering my joints, there is a gravel Like Loggins, I find it’s an large handles. starting to peek more forceStrangely, Mary Poppins The white canvas and Charleston for a couple of path off Concord Street intense personal satisfaction fully through the clouds, also falls into the conservabrown leather Peter Milweeks as I write about the near the river and several that fuels my drive to run but during my runs it has tive dresser category. Even lar bag, $195, I spotted at events of the Spoleto Festismaller parks lie beckoning been perfectly overcast and at all. stranger, she too wears a litGrady Ervin & Co. had the val and Piccolo Spoleto, but throughout the city. Plus, “For me, it’s the solace,” warm. handles, but no strap. I con- tle bow tie. But, fortunately I cannot help but be remind- the run is so beautiful I tend Compared to my last place he says. “I don’t care what’s for me, I have the sense not ed of Italy. I used to gauge to forget I’m pounding pave- of residence, Syracuse, N.Y., bugging me. When I break a sidered overlooking this in my location in relation to sweat and run, I can resolve favor of the plaid lining, but to carry a bag that looks like ment. Charleston’s terrain is also then I remembered the ach- a rug, whatever its magical the Arno; now to the AtlanIn less than a week, I’ve less daunting than the hilly it.” properties. tic. I used to run to the PiLuckily, Charleston offers ing pains of straplessness. weaved from St. Philip St. drumlins of Central New azza for solitude; now to the to Wentworth to Rutledge, York. Though Syracuse has the perfect opportunity to piers. I used to find myself down and around the Batbeautiful residential areas to do just that. Courage. Vigor. in awe of the architecture tery, past the markets, jog through, the downtown Determination. along the riverbank; now Jessica Novak is a Goldring up Meeting Street and to city is not accommodatalong another riverbank. the Cooper River Bridge, ing to runners. Charleston Arts Journalism Program Verve. Skill. Pep. The parallels are striking, around parks, people, and invites Asics and New Balwriter. Reach her at jlnovak@ Fridays in Know-how. comforting and completely shops like The Extra Mile ance-wearers to mingle syr.edu. BY PHILLIP B. CROOK Special to The Post and Courier
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‘Mahalia’ a ‘gospel good time’
Thursday, June 3
Spoleto
BY MARGARET MCAVOY
9 p.m.: Music: Ebony Hillbillies, College of Charleston Cistern. 1¼ hours. $40, $25. 10 p.m.: Music Theater: Die Roten Punkte, Memminger Auditorium. 11⁄3 hours. $25.
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rt Forms & Theatre Concepts, the premier African-American theater company in the Lowcountry, presents “Mahalia: A Gospel Musical.” This historical, motivating musical story of the late Mahalia Jackson aims to please the entire family. With a small dose of drama and comedy, the production lays out the meaning of the renowned gospel singer’s life. Committed solely to a career devoted to praising God, Jackson established herself as one of the first queens of gospel music. Among her accomplishments, Jackson sang for President John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. This down-home gospel production, directed by Art Gilliard, founding artistic director of Art Forms & Theatre Concepts, will explore the historical importance of Jackson’s life. The event will allow family members of all ages to appreciate the significance of gospel music, he said. “Anyone can come to expect a gospel good time,” Gilliard said. “Our performers are extremely talented. Some of them have had experience beyond the Charleston area and South Carolina.” The production was written by Tom Stolz as part of the 2010 Piccolo Spoleto Festival. Gilliard said his cast “is the cream of the crop.” The cast includes Sheri McClain-Brown (Jackson), Helen M. Freeman (Aunt Duke), Troy Carroll (Cousin Fred), Donna Lee Williams (Mildred Falls), Keith Alston (Pastor of Greater Salem Baptist and Martin Luther King), John Smalls (Thomas Dorsey and Pastor Lawrence), Lisa M. Montgomery (news reporter) and Jacquez L. Brown (blues man and James Herbert Francis), with Howard N. Brown as music director. Gilliard founded Art Forms & Theatre Concepts in 1995 when Charleston tourists said there was a lack of performing arts diversity. Now, 15 years later, major changes have been made in African-American performing arts programs throughout the Lowcountry, Gilliard said. Outreach programs in churches and schools have allowed top performers to seek out the best opportunities, he said. “Mahalia Jackson’s story has not been told properly. It’s not easy to put out on a show about Mahalia,” Gilliard said. “But for us it was timing thing. We were able to take advantage of the opportunities. Mahalia was a woman who found out she had a gift at an early age. And that gift was to spread God’s love, and that is exactly how she spent her entire life.”
Piccolo 8:30 p.m.: Theater: David Lee Nelson, Status Update, Theatre 220. 1 hour. $16. 9 p.m.: Theater: A Shaker’s Path, Chapel Theatre. 1 hour. $16 adults, $13 students/seniors. 10 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: Improv Marathon, Theatre 99. 1½ hours. $16 in advance, $15 at the door. 10 p.m.: JAC Jazz Series: Morimoto + 1, McCrady’s Restaurant. 1¼ hours. $20/set in advance, $25/set day of.
Friday, June 4
Spoleto 8 p.m.: Theater: Present Laughter, Dock Street Theatre. 2¾ hours. $75, $50. 8 p.m.: Lucinda Childs’ Dance, Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. 1 hour. $10-$55. 9 p.m.: Jazz: Fabiana Cozza, College of Charleston Cistern. 1¼ hours. $40, $25. 11 p.m.: Music Theater: Die Roten Punkte, Memminger Auditorium. 11⁄3 hours. $25.
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more info WHAT: Art Forms & Theatre Concepts presesnts “Mahalia: A Gospel Musical.” WHERE: Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St. WHEN: June 4 at 8 p.m.; June 8 at 7 p.m.; and June 11 and 13 at 5 p.m. TICKETS: $21 (students), $26 (adults). CONTACT: Piccolo Spoleto Festival Box Office: 724-7295. MORE INFO: www.piccolospoleto.com.
7:30 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: The Banana MANologues, American Theater. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door. 8 p.m.: CJI Legends Festival: Preserving South Carolina’s Jazz Legacy, Avery Research Center. 2 hours. Free. 8 p.m.: Traditional Music of the Old South: Choraliers Music Club of Charleston, Emanuel AME Church (Lower Church). 1½ hours. $16 adults, $13 students/seniors, $9 children,: under 6 free. 8 p.m.: Theater: Year of Magical Thinking, Lance Hall, Circular Congregational Church. 1½ hours. $19. 8 p.m.: Theater: (title of
show), Village Playhouse. 2 hours. $26 adults, $24 seniors, $21 students. 8 p.m.: Special Event: Gianni Schicchi, College of Charleston Recital Hall. 1 hour. $16 adults, $11 students/seniors. 8 p.m.: Theater: Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven, Charleston Music Hall. 2 hours. $29.50 adults, $27.50 students/seniors. 8 p.m.: Theater: Mahalia, A Gospel Musical, Footlight Players Theatre. 2 hours. $26 adults, $21 students/seniors. 10:30 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: Cook County Social Club, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door.
Saturday, June 5
Spoleto 8 p.m.: Lucinda Childs’ Dance, Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. 1 hour. $10-$55. 8:30 p.m.: Opera: Flora, Dock Street Theatre. 1½ hours. $130, $100. 9 p.m.: Jazz: Fabiana Cozza, College of Charleston Cistern. 1¼ hours. $40, $25. 10 p.m.: Music Theater: Die Roten Punkte, Memminger Auditorium. 11⁄3 hours. $25.
Piccolo 7 p.m.: CJI Legends Festival Gala, Sottile Theatre. 4 hours. $51 adults, free for students with ID. 7 p.m.: JAC Jazz Series: TriOdelay, McCrady’s Restaurant. 1¼ hours. $20/set in advance, $25/set day of. 7 p.m.: Piccolo Fringe: Cook County Social Club, Theatre 99. 1 hour. $16 in advance, $15 at the door.
Sunday, June 6
Spoleto 8:30 p.m.: Theater: Present Laughter, Dock Street Theatre. 2¾ hours. $75, $50.
Piccolo 9:30 a.m.: A World of Jewish Culture: Israeli Feature Film: Jellyfish, Arnold Hall, Sylvia Vlosky Yaschik Jewish Studies Center. 2 hours. Free.
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poleto Festival USA and Piccolo Spoleto, with their wealth of traditional arts programming, might seem like formal affairs to some — the kind of events you’d imagine wearing a top hat and tailcoat to enjoy. But this year, amid the world-class operas, chamber music concerts and ballets, audiences will have a chance to experience a one-man, one-hour show that retells the entire “Star Wars” saga (complete with sound effects and epic battle scenes), and a two-person play that opens with a man in a full-size banana costume musing about dysfunctional romantic relationships. These acts, “One Man Star Wars,” the Cook County Social Club and “The Banana MANologues,” are among the 21 eccentric, eclectic shows scheduled for this year’s Piccolo Fringe comedy series, running through June 12. Founded in 2001 by veteran Charleston comedy troupe The Have Nots!, Piccolo Fringe has been attracting a veritable smorgasbord of national comedy acts to the area every year since, including improvisational artists, sketch groups, stand-ups and all kinds of comedic oddities in between. And while Piccolo Fringe shows might be less traditional than their Spoleto contemporaries, the series features some of the country’s most highly lauded comedy acts — virtuosic performers in their own right. “It’s cutting-edge, important work,” said Greg Tavares, co-founding member of The Have Nots! “It’s also so different from what is found elsewhere during the festival.” Originally, The Have Nots! performed at “a kaleidoscope of venues” during Spoleto, bringing its brand of improv comedy to any bar or theater they could find. But in 2000, when the group established its own bricks-and-mortar performance venue, Theatre 99, it decided to create an alternative comedy series with the intention of bringing world-class comedy acts
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Cook County Social Club run this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. They are an improv group from Chicago. to Charleston. The Have Nots! was able to grab the attention of Piccolo Spoleto organizers in 2001 when it booked, among nine other inaugural acts, renowned monologist and experimental performance artist Spalding Gray. “In order to secure a spot in the series,” said Brandy Sullivan, also a co-founder of The Have Nots!, “we figured we needed something that would make us look appealing to the powers that be. (Spalding Gray) was the anchor of the first one, and it really piqued everyone’s interest. It wasn’t the regular festival fare.” The first year was tremendously successful, and the series has since grown considerably, both in scope and reputation. This year, Piccolo Fringe will host 72 performances of 21 different shows from around the country. The festival’s expansion was
made possible in part by the addition of a second venue, the American Theater, in 2006. “Going to multiple venues has really blown the idea up,” said Tavares. “(It) increases your footprint like crazy. It allows you to take bigger shows that require larger seating capacity.” The growth of the festival has allowed Tavares, Sullivan and the third Have Not, Timmy Finch, more freedom in choosing artists to perform. The group picks acts principally through scouring video submissions and inviting back fan favorites from previous years. Often, Piccolo Fringe performers come from comedy hot spots such as Los Angeles, New York and Chicago, where it’s not unusual to find some recognizable faces. Past performers have included such rising
New York-based comedians as Aziz Ansari, a writer and stand-up most famous for his work on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” and Jack McBrayer, who portrays endearingly naive page Kenneth Parcell on NBC’s “30 Rock.” But acts can be from anywhere so long as they’re crafting highquality comedy. “Our philosophy is ‘What do we like? Maybe other people will like it too,’ ” said Sullivan. “We always pick the stuff we like and think Charleston audiences would appreciate.” Increasingly, Piccolo Fringe has served as a venue to showcase Charleston’s vibrant comedy scene on a larger scale. At first, The Have Nots! was the only local act in the series, but as the Theatre 99 company grew to include almost 40 performers, the group decided to incorporate more Charleston-based programming. “Over the years, company members started creating their own work, and with that, we started featuring more,” said Sullivan. “It’s important to showcase local talent during the festival because it’s worthy and it stands up.” This year’s Piccolo Fringe features six shows crafted by local comedians, including “The Complete History of Charleston for Morons,” a farcical, politically incorrect journey through 300 years of Charleston history, and “DOPPLEGANGER!,” an improvised rock-comedy show that mocks every rock-’n’-roll cliche you’ve ever seen on VH1’s “Behind the Music.” The performance by The Have Nots! at this year’s Piccolo Fringe will be especially significant, as this spring marks two noteworthy accomplishments for the group: its 10th year at Piccolo Spoleto and its 15th as an improv troupe. To celebrate, guest performers will join the group on stage for what’s being billed as “The Have Nots Comedy Improv 15th Birthday Party!” “We’re getting our driver’s permit,” said Tavares. “If you asked me 10 years ago or eight years ago if we would have made it to 15, I’d have said, ‘I have no clue.’ But we’re not done yet. It’s a pretty awesome milestone, and we’re very proud of it.”
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more information: ◗ 72 shows! 16 days! 3 venues! ◗ The full schedule of events is at www.theatre99.com/fringe.php ◗ Shows will be held at Theatre 99 (280 Meeting Street) and The American Theater (446 King St.) ◗ All Tickets are $15. The Piccolo Spoleto box office has added a $1 per ticket service charge
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for all advanced tickets. ◗ Puchase tickets on the Theatre 99 website or in person at the Charleston Visitor Center (375 Meeting St.)
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Southend Brewery and Smokehouse
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Pub, grub and club on East Bay Street
York and opened Mardi The Post and Courier Gras and Delta Grill, bringing a bit of NOLA to the Big n 2009, executive chef Apple. Todd Garrigan left SouHe then opened his own thend Brewery and Smoke- restaurant North of New house to open sister propOrleans and even had time erty Amen Street Fish and to pen a book “Yo Blackened Raw Bar. This.” His departure created opChef Tatis steps into the portunity for chef Gregory kitchens of Southend with Tatis, formerly of New York. Southern sensibilities seaTatis had worked with chef soned with the spices of Paul Prudhomme for eight Cajun and Creole cooking years at the eponymous Kand kitchen cred fine-tuned Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen. since he began cooking Tatis then returned to New when he was 15 years old. BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI
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Southend Brewery and Smokehouse is in the Wagener Building, constructed in 1880, and former home to a grocery store and grocery warehouse, then offices and finally in 1979 and 1996, it received a complete renovation. The main dining area sports a bar, open kitchen complete with oak-fired pizza oven, a small performance stage and bar. Take the glass elevator up to the Please see REVIEW, Page 27F
restaurant review CUISINE: American Brew Pub and Restaurant CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite PHONE: 853-4677 LOCATION: 161 East Bay St., Charleston FOOD: ★★ ATMOSPHERE: ★★★ SERVICE: ★★ PRICE: $-$$$ COSTS: Appetizers and soups $4.95-$10.75, salads $5.95-$8.95, pizzas $10.95$12.95, side salad $3.75, sides $3.50, pizza toppings .75-$5.95, sandwiches
$8.95-$10.95, pastas $11.95$14.95, entrees $16.95$25.95, desserts $6.95 VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Yes BAR: Full service bar, specialty beers, on-site brewery HOURS: 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; bar open until 2 a.m. DECIBEL LEVEL: Animated PARKING: City garages, metered street parking OTHER: Private dining
area, Harbor View Bar, pool tables, darts, video games, special events, live music, outdoor seating, seasonal beers, kid friendly, daily specials, house-made desserts. Walk-ins are welcome; reservations suggested for weekends. Special Cajun menu and event, Bal ‘Cadien with La Band Pain Perdu at 10 p.m. June 5. ONLINE: Facebook, www. southendbrewery.com, events@southendbrewery. com
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ous of Louisiana found in oysters Rockefeller Bourbon second floor that hosts large St. ($8.95), crawfish Diane groups, private events and topping salmon ($18.95), parties. po boys ($10.95), jambalaya The third floor is home to ($16.95) and remoulade the Harbor View Bar, com- sauce. plete with pool tables, darts, Brew master Ahren Warf video games, service bar, delivers a menu of eight and seating. Look down into craft beers. At the time of the open kitchen and marvel our visit, they were out of at the metal mysteries of the wheat beer and a seasonal brewing tanks and copper brew. kettles converting barley, A sampler of the beers hops, water and yeast into is available for $9 and you liquid bread. receive a 5-ounce pour of Southend takes pride in Blonde Light, Blonde, Ironits smoked foods, includman Wheat (out), Bombay ing chicken wings ($7.95), Pale Ale, East Bay Brown, meatloaf ($16.95), chicken Oatmeal Stout and a sea($18.95), brisket ($17.95), sonal brew (out). pulled pork sandwich Served on a specially de($8.95) and ribs ($17.95, signed “easel,” all of the $24.95). beers are identified for you With live entertainment, and arranged from the light salsa dancing, special flavored ales to the more events, Charleston’s only complex stouts. Beer geeks restaurant brewery, Southmay be disappointed; othend feels like a club, a pub ers may enjoy these locally and a spot for casual grub. brewed beers. Pizza? Got it. Barbecue? We began with a New Got it. Pasta? Got it. BurgOrleans classic: popcorn ers? Got it. shrimp with remoulade It is a familiar menu play- sauce ($8.95): a generous book with the culinary bay- portion (14) of hot fried,
shrimp presented over lettuce which quickly became a seaweed-like mat for the shrimp. Larger than the traditional “popcorn” variety and hardly battered, they were tasty and the remoulade sauce had tang and bite. The N’Awlins classic jambalaya ($16.95) did not fare as well. The portion was huge; the rice cooked to a proper tenderness; and the tasso (ham) and andouille (sausage) had both heat and kick. Tomatoes and the trinity of celery, onions and peppers were clearly part of the recipe but the overall eating experience was of a dry rice dish that lacked the nuances that each bite of jambalaya usually has: of bits of chicken, a bite of tasso, a flush of andouille. The fact that Uncle Jerry’s “almost famous” meatloaf ($16.95) was billed as oaksmoked and then grilled got our attention. But both of these cooking techniques were faint in expression in the meatloaf. This everyman’s dish had a soft texture
but the collards and smoked vegetables that accompanied them were first rate. Grilled chicken ($14.95) was served over a tangle of over-cooked pasta: a dish that read better than it looked. Pizza and burgers were popular entrees. The burgers are secured with a twist of a bamboo skewer and a fried green tomato. A nice local touch. Overall, the servings were quite large and could benefit from a reduction in portion and price. The restaurant does a nice job of indicating what beers pair well with the menu. With the current craft beer explosion, it is good to see beer getting its wine due. Our server neglected to tell us about the “daily specials” and had some misinformation about sauces, prepara-
tion and ingredients. Desserts are made inhouse. An order of lemonlime pie had a balanced sweet-tart filling but the “whipped cream topping” was more air than cream: more “ready-whipped” than whipped cream. The chocolate ice cream served with Bourbon bread pudding had me baffled. The cobbler with vanilla ice cream seemed the favorite of other guests at the time of this review. Chef Tatis brings a broad range of experiences to the kitchen of Southend Brewery. Having spent the last six months getting familiar with the menu, the community, the ingredients and suppliers, it should be Easy Street for Tatis to align his line in the kitchen and bring a “brew moon rising” to the food and fare at Southend.
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Top Lowcountry chefs plant ‘Seeds of Hope’
with special beers and dessert. For tickets, contact the Lowcountry Foodbank at ames Beard-award win747-8146, ext. 105. ning chef Sean Brock and The Art Institute of chef friends will host “Plant- Charleston is at 24 North ing the Seeds of Hope” din- Market St. The dining room ner June 13 at McCrady’s is on the third floor. Restaurant. The event starts at 5 p.m. Les Dames’ tag sale with a jazz reception; a fiveThe Charleston chapter of course dinner starts at 6 Les Dames d’Escoffier, an p.m. in the Long Room. The international philanthropic cost is $150. society of women in food, The creme de la creme of beverage and hospitality, will host the annual CuliCharleston’s finest chefs nary Tag Sale and Raffle join Brock for this special evening made exceptional as to benefit their scholarship the chefs are partnered with fund for women. local farmers. Just imagine the culinary ◗ Frank Lee, Slightly North cast a-ways from Nathalie of Broad, with Mark Marhe- Dupree, chef Celia Cerasoli, fka, Abundant Seafood. formerly of Celia’s Restau◗ Jacques Larson, Wild rant, and the queens of bisOlive, with Pete Ambrose, cuits, Callie and Carrie of Ambrose Farm. Callie’s Biscuits! ◗ Mike Lata, FIG, with CeThe sale, which runs from leste Albers, Green Grocer. 9 a.m.-noon at The Real Es◗ Sean Brock, McCrady’s, tate Gallery at 214 King St. with Marcia Baldwin, Our will feature culinary finds, Local Foods. vintage cookbooks, linens ◗ Ken Vedrinski, Trattoria and raffle tickets ($5) for Lucca, with David Belanger, local items and gift certifiClammer Dave’s Sustainable cates. Gourmet. Highlights include a vinTo reserve, call 789-1760 or tage fondue set, a green visit www.rsfh.com/seedsof- enamel escargot set and a hope. All proceeds benefit global library of cookbooks. the Roper St. Francis Cancer Sweet treats and beverages Center. McCrady’s is at 2 are available for purchase. Unity Alley. This event is free and open to the public. No tickets re‘Dine Right Dinner’ quired. Cash only. An exam you can eat! Chef Nathan Thurston, Hail the ale with the Ocean Room at Palmetto Ale House is The Sanctuary, administers open at 951 Folly Road, the final exam to his gradu- serving lunch and dinner. ating chefs at Arts Institute Craft beers’ kids menu, Charleston. It’s also a dinner outside seating and daily to benefit the Lowcountry specials: $5.99 at lunch and Foodbank. $8.99 at dinner. The June 10 event begins Visit www.palmettoaleat 5:30 p.m. with dinner ser- house.com or call 277-2410. vice at 6 p.m. The $75 price includes Dimmed cocktails, dinner paired Shine Restaurant at Line BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI Special to The Post and Courier
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and King streets has closed. Negotiations are in the works for new ownership. Much depends on licenses. Drazen Romic, part owner of the popular Mediterranean restaurant Lana, is in negotiations with Shine’s owners.
Coleman Blvd, Mount Pleasant. They are serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Hours are 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Brunch is 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 416-8833 or visit www.colemanpublichouse.com.
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is offering an all-you-careto-eat-and-drink dinner for $75 on the last Saturday of every month beginning at 8 p.m. There is a restriction on bottled wine and sake. Reserve on-line at www. fujisushibarandgrill.com or call 856-5798. Fuji is at 644 Q Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant ◗ Pho Bac is offering a similar program on the last Wednesday of every month. The cost is $25 and includes either one drink of beer or wine and a sampling of their complete menu for three hours. Pho-Bac is at 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., 8844227, www.pho-bac.com.
Tap house on Coleman Coleman Public House opened May 24 at 427 W.
Muddy’s Dock Bar, at Vickery’s Bar and Grill on Shem Creek, is now open on the weekends beginning at 4 p.m. Fridays. Drive your boat to the dock and enjoy cold beer, a full bar menu and a round of Cornhole. Vickery’s is at 1313 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant. 884-4440, www.vickerys. com.
Follow the sun 17 North Roadside Kitchen is now offering a “sunset dinner special” that includes three courses for $20 at 4-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. The garden patio is now open and live music celebrates the sweet summertime 6-9 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday. 17 North is at 3563 U.S. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant. 606-2144.
Crave Kitchen and Cocktails at 1968 Riviera Beach Dr., Mount Pleasant, is now offering dinner for two for $52 Monday-Wednesday. Three courses plus a restaurant selected bottle of wine. To reserve, call 881-
1177 or visit www.cravemtp. com. Dinner is offered 5-10 p.m. daily.
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Frank Lee, chef and part owner of Slightly North of Broad in downtown Charleston, will join Sean Brock, Mike Lata and others for the “Planting the Seeds of Hope” dinner at 5 p.m. June 13 at McCrady’s. The dinner benefits the Roper St. Francis Cancer Center. To reserve, call 789-1760 or visit www.rsfh.com/seedsofhope.
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Pastry chef Amanee Nierouz has just released her summer dessert menu for Tristan Restaurant. House-made sorbets, lemongrass-based ginger ale, milk chocolate parfaits and blueberry shortcake with a Bavarian cream are just a few of the sweet endings on the menu for you at Tristan. Bested by a dog! Tristan is at 55 South Market. Call 534The Food Network’s new show “The Best I 2155. Ever Ate” featured the Cosmic Dog at Jack’s Cosmic Dog as the best Alton Brown “ever Prosecco at Peninsula The Peninsula Grill welcomes Spoleto in ate in the fried category.” Jack’s second location at 1531 Folly Road high spirits with its 2010 signature Spoleto is still a work in progress. Its opening is de- cocktail: Il Spoletano. layed. Tweet says: technical difficulties. Stay Think Lowcountry Bellini! The cocktail is available May 28-June 13. twoooned. The original Jack’s holds down the dogs at The grill will open at 5 p.m. during the Festival. Reserve at 723-0700 or visit www. 2805 U.S. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant. peninsulagrill.com. Lucy at Seabrook Peninsula Grill is at 112 North Market. Red Sky Grill has returned to its roots. Lucy Budzyna has re-opened this Seabrook SNOB goes to dogs Island classic grill at 1001 Landfall Way. Slightly North of Broad is supporting the The grill serves dinner Monday-Saturday Charleston Animal Society by donating $2 from 5:30-9 p.m. The bar opens at 4:30 for every “Tail Wagger” cocktail served unp.m. They are in the Village Center. 768til June 19. 8118. Do your part for man’s best friend and raise a glass of cheer at SNOB, 192 East Bay, Manny’s fast casual 723-3424. Manny’s Mediterranean Cafe has opened Lunch is served Monday-Friday, dinner at 3032 W. Montague Ave., North Charlesnightly. www.mavericksouthernkitchens. ton. Line up at 11 a.m. June 10 and the first com. 50 patrons receive free gyros. Milk Bone garnish, anyone? opened May 17 at 1190 Clements Ferry Rd. They are open 6 a.m.-7 p.m. MondayFriday; 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; and closed Sunday. Owners are Donny and Joseph Frazzitta. Visit www.riversdeli.com.
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New Asian restaurant pops up in West Ashley bento box meals ($8.50) might just be enough for two people. It’s headlined by choices of crispy chicken, ne of Charleston’s new- tempura shrimp and teriyaest Pan-Asian eateries ki, Kung Pao or General Tshas taken up residence in ao chicken, beef and shrimp. West Ashley, situated near But to up the ante, Riso the Outback Steakhouse and tosses in a few supplements: Honey Baked Ham. soup, spring salad, fried rice, Riso Noodle House delves broccoli mixed with cheese into Chinese, Japanese and sauce and bacon, and a couThai foods, spinning its ple of fried grenades. menu, of course, upon its The cheese sauce turns noodle bowls, the specialties tepid and goopy, weakenincluding Pad Thai, Singaing the broccoli, but the pore rice noodle, Vietnam- crispy grenades, composed ese noodle soup and beef of shrimp, cream cheese and chow fun. Singapore ($6.95- ginger sauce, help compen$7.95) is made up of pancit, sate. or thin rice noodles, cooked Overall, it’s a fair order, in a curry sauce along with boosted by its volume. eggs, onions, green pepA better choice? The gyoza pers and sesame. It’s a mild, ($4.95), essentially Japanese humdrum dish; you may potstickers. They’re served want to try the ubiquitous in six pieces, either pan“Thai hot” version. fried or steamed, and filled Otherwise, the Vietnamwith cabbage, scallion and ese noodle soup consists ginger. of carrots, onions, peppers Same for the firecracker and bean sprouts, while roll ($4.75), made with spicy the chow fun uses broad shrimp and ham, seared noodles, scallions, bean onions, peppers, spinach sprouts, carrots and onions, and melted white cheese in a mixed with a special house basil tortilla. sauce. Both are easy orders that Elsewhere, one of Riso’s can satisfy most palates.
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Kevin Johnson is the man behind the scenes of five Lowcountry restaurants tions, though. Having the proper staff in place makes all the difference in the world. Q: You are balancing lots right now. graduate of Johnson and Wales Do you worry about the quality of food University, Kevin Johnson has been coming out of the kitchen when you the executive chef of REV, Revolutionary can’t be there to look at each plate? Eating Ventures, since November 2009. A: I worry but I’m not the only one The REV group includes Monza, Taco who is concerned. REV, as a company, Boy (Folly Beach), Taco Boy downtown, empowers all of their employees and Poe’s Tavern and, most recently, Closed managers to take responsibility and have for Business. pride in the product. Every chef always Before REV, Johnson spent six years as worries, though. the executive chef of Anson Restaurant. Q: How do you juggle all the different Q: How have things changed since you cuisines? were executive chef of Anson? A: That’s part of the fun of it. It keeps A: It’s fun to have new cuisine outlets to everything fresh and creates new chalwork with. I like it because I use a lot of lenges. I’m able to diversify myself. the same ingredients that I used before, Q: What would you say is your spebut I’m constantly finding new ways to cialty? place them in the different REV restauA: Pork and vegetables are the things rants. I try to be as local as possible. that interest me the most. The diversity Q: In which of the REV’s restaurants of those items is very interesting. do you spend most of your time? Q: If you had to pick one, what is your A: Right now it’s Closed for Business favorite item on any of the REV menus? because it is the newest property and we A: The Buffalo Oysters at Closed for are still developing it. Business. They are unique and interesting, Q: How is it different to cook in one but not weird. It’s a nice flavor profile prerestaurant than to oversee five differsented in a new way. Plus, fried oysters will ent restaurants? be on my death bed meal, so that works. A: The main thing is, because you can’t Q: Where do you go for guilty pleabe in five places at once, it takes a lot of sure food? technology and communication to make A: One thing that gives me guilt and it work. It’s also a little like being a chef in also pleasures me is a birthday cake one restaurant with lots of different stafrom Publix.
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Michael Caine is an ex-Royal Marine whose twilight years take a violent turn as crime and drugs move in to his apartment complex in “Harry Brown.” LIONSGATE UK
Michael Caine is the tough guy in ‘Harry Brown’ But Leonard has had enough. He’s ready to take action. “Did you ever kill anyone?” he asks arry Brown lets Michael Caine Harry. show us his action-hero side “You can’t ask me that!” Harry spits one more time in a film that back, foreshadowing what is to come. Charles Bronson would have Leonard is killed. Harry Brown weighs been proud to call his own. his options, figures what he has and This British “Death Wish,” which hasn’t got left to live for, and sets out to opens Friday, is about a lonely pensioner take care of business. (Caine) whose wife is in a home. The script takes us into the parallel “I don’t think she knows I’m there any- world of a police detective (Emily Mormore,” he tells his best friend, Leonard timer) just trying to fit in with the boys’ (David Bradley) one of the few peers his club that is her precinct. age still around. As in “Death Wish,” one cop suspects Their apartment complex has gone Harry, and that’s her. But her colleagues downhill in the classic fashion: an older aren’t that interested when a lot of pretty generation dying out, the address beawful crooks turn up dead. coming less desirable, maintenance Director David Barber spares us few lagging as the wrong element moves in. ugly details in showing us how an elderly Drugs and violence follow. man with a past might handle himself in
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these circumstances. But the Gary Young screenplay stumbles as he cooks up melodramatic coincidences and an over-thetop finale. Caine, however, is magnificent. This is not some laughable Stallone-boxingat-60 exercise in vanity. He’s an old man playing an old man, but one who lived through experiences that both scarred him for life and prepared him for his final test. A vigilante movie might not be the icing on the cake of Caine’s long and storied career. But this reminds us how good he’s always been, what he was and how Michael Caine will be remembered. Harry Brown is Caine’s “The Shootist,” a chance for a screen icon to saddle up and do what he does best one more time, and a victory lap for the screen’s definitive British tough guy.
movie review ★★★ (of 5) DIRECTOR: Daniel Barber STARRING:Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer. RATED: R for strong violence and language throughout, drug use and sexual content. RUN TIME: 1 hour, 43 minutes. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film.
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watching him climb from one level to the next, with each challenge increasing in difficulty. Mike Newell directed the film from a script by Boaz Yakin and Doug Miro & Carlo Bernard, based on the video game Jordan Mechner created back in 1989. This also might seem like an unusual fit for Newell, director of such eclectic movies as “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and “Donnie Brasco.” But Newell also made the fourth “Harry Potter” picture, the high-tech enormity of which was probably good preparation for this. And “Prince of Persia” does have its fleeting moments of swashbuckling fun.
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Jake Gyllenhaal battles evil in “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.” BY CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic
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s we await the eventual arrival of “Donkey Kong: The Musical!” — which surely must be coming someday, right? — yet another movie based on a video game, “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” arrives in theaters. Now, as this genre goes, “Prince of Persia” doesn’t have the shoddy appearance of, say, “Alone in the Dark” or “House of the Dead” or any number of films from the infamous German director Uwe Boll. No, this is a Jerry Bruckheimer production, so it looks cheesy in the kind of monsterbudget way you can only achieve through copious amounts of computer-generated imagery. There’s nothing terribly memorable about “Prince of Persia”; recalling the plot a half-hour afterward might require
movie review ★★ (of 5) DIRECTOR: Mike Newell STARRING: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kinglsey, Alfred Molina RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action RUN TIME: 1 hour, 59 minutes. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film. some effort. Somewhere beneath all the fake, glossy effects, which in no way suggest anything even remotely resembling a tangible reality, there must be a story and characters and, you know, acting. Jake Gyllenhaal, as our courageous and resourceful hero Dastan, always has an engaging presence about him — those big, blue eyes, that goofy smile — and that sweetness helps keep the mood light when “Prince of Persia” threatens
to take itself too seriously. Gyllenhaal has been to the gym, clearly, and he learned parkour to perform some of his own stunts, leaping across walls and over rooftops and camelbacks with the agility of, well, a videogame character. It may seem like a weird fit for an actor whose filmography includes “Brokeback Mountain,” “The Good Girl” and “Donnie Darko,” but perhaps because he’s not a traditional action star, his performance ends up being
more intriguing than what you might get from a Hugh Jackman or a Gerard Butler. He also has some nice, snappy, old-Hollywood-adventure-style banter with Gemma Arterton as the feisty Princess Tamina, with whom his character teams up to protect an ancient dagger that contains powerful sand that allows the possessor to reverse time. Or something. Dastan leads an attack on her city, Alamut, at the film’s start, believing there are weapons being hidden there for supply to Persia’s enemies. This should sound familiar to you. While “Prince of Persia” doesn’t try to replicate the sensation of playing a video game, as so many of its predecessors did, its structure is undeniably episodic. As Dastan vanquishes one foe after another in sixth-century Persia, it feels like we’re
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Dastan and Tamina must hang onto the dagger to keep it from falling into the wrong hands. He’s on the run, having been framed for the murder of his father, King Sharaman (Ronald Pickup), the man who found in him the streets as an orphan boy and raised him alongside his own biological sons, Tus (Richard Coyle) and Garsiv (Toby Kebbell). But any goodwill the performances may have engendered gets obliterated by the climactic ending, a noisy, garish, swirling spectacle of sand and light and screaming. It’s enough to make you want to hit the reset button.
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A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
IRON MAN 2
R
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.
★★
★★★★
Cinebarre: Today: 12, 3:05, 6:30, 9:30; Fri-Sun: 3:05, 6:30, 9:30; MonJune 10: 6:30, 9:30 Citadel 16: Today: 11:30, 12:10, 2:05, 2:40, 4:35, 5:15, 7:25, 8, 9:55; Fri: 11:30, 2:05, 4:35, 7:25, 9:45; Sat-Sun: 2:05, 4:35, 7:25, 9:45; Mon-June 10: 4:35, 7:25, 9:45 Hwy 21: Today: 10:15 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 4:30, 7:30, 10:30; Mon-June 10: 7:30, 10:30 Town’s Square: Today-Sun: 4:30, 7:30, 10:30; Mon-June 10: 7:30, 10:30
Citadel 16: Today: 9:40 p.m. Fri-Sun: 12:10, 3:10, 7, 9:50; Mon-June 10: 3:10, 7, 9:50 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 4:40, 7:45, 10:40; Mon-June 10: 7:45, 10:40 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 4:25, 5, 7:15, 7:45, 9:45; Mon-June 10: 5, 7:15, 7:45, 9:45
BABIES
★★★
IRON MAN 2 THE IMAX EXPERIENCE
COURTESY GLEN WILSON/MCT
PG
This visually stunning film follows four babies around the world from their first breathes to their first steps.
Terrace: Today: 2:30
CITY ISLAND
★★★ 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: Today: 2
CLASH OF THE TITANS
Russell Brand stars as rocker Aldous Snow in “Get Him to the Greek” from producer Judd Apatow.
★★★★
*GET HIM TO THE GREEK N/A R
Citadel 16 IMAX 3-D: Today: 10:40 p.m.
PG-13
A record company intern (Jonah Hill) is hired to deliver out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow (Russell Brand) to a concert at L.A.’s Greek Theater. Cinebarre: Fri-Sun: 11, 1:40, 4:20, 7:35, 10:05; Mon-June 10: 4:20, 7:35, 10:05 Citadel 16: Fri-Sun: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40; Mon-June 10: 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:40 Regal 18: Today: 12:01; Fri-Sun: 12:05, 2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25; Mon-June 10: 2:40, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
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PG-13 Perseus, mortal son of Zeus, sets out to defeat the underworld.
AP PHOTO/FOX SEARCHLIGHT FILMS, DAVID LEE
Paula Patton (from left), Queen Latifah and Common are shown in a scene from, “Just Wright.”
PG-13
Regal 18: Today: 4:40, 7:25, 10:10
An adaptation of the book, this Swedish thriller focuses on a journalist and a young hacker.
DATE NIGHT
Terrace: Today: 5, 7:45; Fri-Thurs, June 10: 4, 6:55
JUST WRIGHT ★½ PG
*HARRY BROWN
A physical therapist falls for the basketball player she is helping.
★★
PG-13
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A bored married couple find adventure during a night out.
Citadel 16: Today: 11:55, 2:50, 5, 7:20, 9:45; Fri: 11:55, 2:50, 5, 7:20, 9:45 Sat-Sun: 2:50, 5, 7:20, 9:45; Mon-June 10: 5, 7:20, 9:45
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*KILLERS N/A PG-13
In this British crime thriller, Harry (Michael Caine), a widowed Northern Ireland veteran, Harry takes up violent methods to curb crime after a friend is murdered.
DEATH AT A FUNERAL
R Terrace: Fri-June, 10: 2, 4:15, 7:05, 9:20
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Jen thinks she found the perfect man until she finds he is an assassin. Cinebarre: Fri-Sun: 10:50, 1:50, 4:25, 7:20, 9:50; Mon-June 10: 4:25, 7:20, 9:50 Citadel 16: Fri-Sun: 11:35, 1:40, 3:45, 5:50, 7:55, 10; Mon-June 10: 3:45, 5:50, 7:55, 10 Terrace: Fri: 2:15, 4:30, 7:10, 9:15, 11:15; Sat-June 10: 2:15, 4:30, 7:10, 9:15 Palmetto Grande: Fri-Sun: 11:10, 1:40, 4:10, 7:10, 9:50; Mon-June 10: 4:10, 7:10, 9:50 Regal 18: Today: 12:01; Fri-Sun: 11:45, 2:10, 4:35, 7:00, 9:25; Mon-June 10: 2:10, 4:35, 7:00, 9:25
R Family secrets are exposed during a funeral in this comedy. Cinebarre: Today: 10:25, 1:10, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25 Regal 18: Today: 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50
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KITES N/A NR
SEX AND THE CITY 2
In this Bollywood film, a wounded man survives the Mexican desert in hopes he will find the love of his life.
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.
★★ R
Citadel 16: Today: 12:30, 3:15, 6:45
Cinebarre: Today: 11, 2:50, 3:50, 6:20, 9:30 Fri-Sun: 2:50, 3:50, 6:20, 9:30 Mon-June 10: 3:50, 6:20, 9:30 Citadel 16: Today-Sat: 11:20, 12:10, 2:10, 3:20, 5, 7, 8:10, 10 Mon-June 10: 2:10, 3:20, 5, 7, 8:10, 10 Hippodrome: Today: 4:40, 7:20, 9:55 Fri: 7, 9:45 Sat-Sun: 4, 7, 9:45 MonJune 10: 7:20 James Island 8: Today-Sun: 3:55, 7:05, 10:15 Mon-June 10: 7:05, 10:15 Palmetto Grande: Today: 12:10, 12:40, 1:55, 3:50, 4:20, 5:05, 7, 7:30, 8:15, 10:10, 10:40 Fri-Sun: 1:55, 3:50, 4:20, 5:05, 7, 7:30, 8:15, 10:10, 10:40 Mon-June 10: 5:05, 7, 7:30, 8:15, 10:10, 10:40 Regal 18: Today: 10:45, 12:40, 3:50, 5, 7 Fri-Sun: 12:40, 3:50, 5, 7 MonJune 10: 3:50, 5, 7
LETTERS TO JULIET
★★ PG
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.
COURTESY DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC. AND JERRY BRUCKHEIMER, INC./MCT
Cinebarre: Today: 10:50, 1:20, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 Fri-Sun: 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 Mon-June 10: 7:15, 9:45 Citadel 16: Today: 11:50, 2:10, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 Fri-Sun: 11:50, 2:10, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 Mon-June 10: 2:10, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 Terrace: Today: 2:10, 4:30. 7:15
Ben Kingsley (from left), Jake Gyllenhaal and Richard Coyle star in “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.”
MACGRUBER
PG-13
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.
★★
Based on the SNL sketch, ex-special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his archenemy, Dieter Von Cunth.
Cinebarre: Today: 10:10, 1:30, 4:10, 7:05, 9:20 Fri-Sun: 4:10, 7:05, 9:20 Mon-June 10: 7:05, 9:20 Citadel 16: Today: 12:05, 2:05, 4:05, 6:05, 8:05, 10:05 James Island 8: Today: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10 Fri-Sun: 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10 Mon-June 10: 5:30, 7:45, 10
*MARMADUKE N/A PG
PRINCE OF PERSIA: THE SANDS OF TIME
★★
SHREK FOREVER AFTER
★★ PG
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.
Cinebarre: Today: 10:25, 1:10, 4:20, 7:25, 9:55 Fri-Sun: 4:20, 7:25, 9:55 Mon-June 10: 7:25, 9:55 Citadel 16: Today-Sun 11:40, 12:45, 3, 4:05, 5:30, 6:50, 9, 9:20, 10:30 Mon-June 10: 3, 4:05, 5:30, 6:50, 9, 9:20, 10:30
Cinebarre: Today: 10:20, 1:15, 3:55, 4:55, 6:55, 9:35 Fri-Sun: 3:55, 4:55, 6:55, 9:35 Mon-June 10: 4:55, 6:55, 9:35 Citadel 16: Today: 2:35, 4:50, 8:30, 10:30 Citadel 16 IMAX 3-D: Today: noon, 2:10, 4:20, 6:40, 8:40 Fri-Sat: noon, 2:10, 4:20, 7:30, 9:30 Mon-June 10: 2:10, 4:20, 7:30, 9:3 Hwy 21: Today: 8:40 p.m. Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Mon-June 10: 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Regal 18: Today: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Mon-June 10: 4:45, 7:15, 9:45
Hwy 21: Today: 8:40 p.m. Palmetto Grande: Today: 11, 1:40, 4:30, 7:15, 10 Fri-Sun: 4:30, 7:15, 10 Mon-June 10: 7:15, 10 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 3:10, 6:45, 9:30 Mon-June 10: 6:45, 9:30
*ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Terrace: Fri: 11 p.m.
In this film adaptation of Brad Anderson’s comic strip, Marmaduke, a Great Dane, and the Winslow family move from Kansas to California.
ROBIN HOOD
★★
SHREK FOREVER AFTER REAL 3-D
Citadel 16: Fri-Sun: 11:45, 1:45, 3:45, 5:45, 7:45, 9:45 Mon-June 10: 3:45, 5:45, 7:45, 9:45
PG-13
PG
OCEANS
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★★
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.
Citadel 16: Today-Sun: 11:40, 1:35, 2:05, 3:40, 4:10, 5:45. 7, 8, 9. 10:05 Mon-June 10: 2:05, 3:40, 4:10, 5:45. 7, 8, 9. 10:05 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Mon-June 10: 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Regal 18: Today-Sun 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Mon-June 10: 5:15, 7:45, 10:15
Cinebarre: Today: 12:15, 3:40, 7, 10:05 Fri-Sun: 3:40, 7, 10:05 Mon-June 10: 7, 10:05 Citadel 16: Today: 11:30, 12:15, 2:20, 3:15, 5:10, 7, 8, 9:50 Fri-Sun: 12:30, 3:10, 7, 9:50 Mon-June 10: 3:10, 7, 9:50 Highway 21: Today: 11:40 p.m. Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 4, 7:15, 10:30 Mon-June 10: 7:15, 10:30 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 4:05, 7:10, 10:15 Mon-June 10: 7:10, 10:15
G Pierce Brosnan narrates this Disney documentary.
Citadel 16: Today-June 10: 11:30 a.m.
*SPLICE N/A R Two genetics engineers (Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley) create an animal/human hybrid that could revolutionize modern medicine — if it doesn’t destroy humanity first.
THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES
★★★
Cinebarre: Fri-Sun: 10:55, 1:55, 4:45, 7:40, 10:25 Mon-June 11: 4:45, 7:40, 10:25 Citadel 16: Fri-Sun: 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 7, 9:20 Mon-June 11: 2:25, 4:40, 7, 9:20 Regal 18: Today: 12:01 Fri-Sun: 12:10, 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10:30 Mon-June 10: 2:45, 5:20, 7:55, 10:30
A retired Argentinian federal justice agent writes a novel using an old closed case as his source material. Terrace: Today: 4:45, 7:20 Fri-June 10, 1:30
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June art walk gets ‘Diverse’ T
here’s nothing like having an Art Christian, Scott Greenwalt, Steve MacDonald, Steve Pomberg, Tara Walk in the middle of Spoleto! Foley, and Tim Cohen. Charlestonians overwhelmed? Not at all. It’s a special Charleston-bred ‘The Spoleto Dancing and skill to somehow be able to attend Toasting Frogs’ at Hamlet everything.
Kevin E. Taylor’s ‘Diverse Chorus’ at Scoop, 57½ Broad St., 577-3292, www. scoopcontemporary.com
Gallery, 7 Broad St., 7221944, www.hamletgallery. com
Established local artists Charles Smith and his son, Zan, are presentCharleston native Kevin E. Taylor ing a new collection of human-size moved to San Francopper frog sculpcisco a few years ago tures titled “The to spread his artistic Spoleto Dancing wings. Having reand Toasting Frogs” ceived national and at the Hamlet Fine international acclaim Art Gallery 5-8 p.m. for his paintings, during Friday’s “SpoTaylor occasionally leto Stroll” on Broad comes back to town Street. to visit friends and Charles Smith befamily. gan making the frog This time, he comes sculptures in 1974. to town to do a little His son, Zan, having work as the guest curator of a show learned metal sculpture while growtitled “Diverse Chorus,” taking place ing up, is following in his father’s at SCOOP Studios 6-9 p.m. Friday. frogsmithing footsteps. They each Colleen Deihl, co-owner of the gal- have studios in the Lowcountry. lery explains, ‘The ‘Diverse Chorus’ You can see the 7-foot-tall, “perfirst was assembled in 2008 at Neufectly asymmetrical Spoleto Dancing rotitan in Berlin, when Kevin was Frogs” in the gallery’s courtyard. asked to curate an exhibition in the historical gallery. SCOOP is excited Gibbes Partners with Spoleto on Exhibit of Spoleto, Italy, to host the first U.S. presentation 135 Meeting St., 722-2706, of this ever-expanding collective www.gibbesmuseum.org featuring 28 American artists. The medians between the participating The Gibbes Museum of Art is artists are diverse and offer a variety showing the exhibition “JoAnn Verburg: Interruptions in the Rotunda of styles and processes.” Galleries,” through Aug. 22. OrThis group offers some fresh faces and works never seen before in ganized in conjunction with Pace/ Chucktown. Besides Taylor, the ros- MacGill Gallery, N.Y., the exhibition ter includes Adam Friedman, Alexis features recent portraits and large Mackenzie, Ben Venom, Brett Amo- single and multipanel architectural ry, Chris Crites, Claire Droney, Dan- prints made in Spoleto, Italy. With ielle de Picciotto, Ian Johnson, Jon such an obvious connection, the Casey Clary, JRF, Justin van Hoy, show is offered in partnership with Justin Waugh, Kevin Scott Hailey, the Spoleto Festival taking place. Lafe Eaves, Mark Warren Jacques, “JoAnn Verburg photographs the Marty Cacic, Michael Hsiung, Mike narrow streets and passageways of Maxwell, Olivia Song Park, Ryan Hendon, Ryan Shaffer, Ryan Travis Please see ARTS, Page 46F “Chris Crites” by Kevin E. Taylor. His work will be available at Scoop studios, beginning Friday. KEVIN TAYLOR
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Digging into the abstract art of Christopher Murphy BRIAN BUSTOS
Brian Bustos’ bravery Zach Tharp created an animated film featuring the character. The eight minute CHRISTOPHER MURPHY film chronicles Ker-ig’s decision to leave Tale of Courage” started while Brian his room and go out into his world. Local Bustos was waiting on the subway in BY VIKKI MATSIS musician and great friend of Bustos’, Chris seashells, to-do lists, old dia art classes at Redux Art Special to The Post New York. Thomas, wrote both the score for the film film reels and anything Center. “Everyone around me had on big hoods. I and songs directly inspired by the artwork. else that the client wants the NEXT EVENT: Piccolo Spoleand Courier portrait to be inspired by. to Juried Art Exhibition, May started drawing. And it all just blossomed.” “The underlying theme of some of the songs “It” refers to the 50 illustrahristopher Murwas based on the general feeling On exhibit as part of the 28-June 13 at The Charleston phy creates antions and drawings Bustos of the painting. Other songs were Piccolo Spoleto Juried Art Visitors Center, 375 Meeting created for an upcoming other world with literally based on an image.” Exhibition is one of MurSt. Free. See the art tonight his art. show at Eye Level Art. Today, the paintings of Ker-ig phy’s paint- WEBSITE: christophermur“After doing this one draw- from 6-9 p.m. (free) In his world, color, form will be hung on the walls of Eye ings “Lines phyart.com and line have no rules to ing, I spoke with Mike Elder of Commu- BIRTH DATE AND PLACE: and 8-11 Friday for $5. Level Art, and his movie will be follow. from Eye Level Art, set the nication.” Both shows are at Eye shown periodically throughout February 1970 in Florida. Found objects become date, and the show grew into Level Art, 103 Gallery the night. The paint- RESIDENCE: Mount Pleaspart of the canvas and conits own monster. Creatively, ing has a On Friday, the whole show will on 103 Spring St. ant, 3 years tribute to the final piece of we got to do whatever we come together. The short film telephone EDUCATION: Bachelor of work as much as the paint will be looped all night. Thomas wire, a Fine Arts, Columbus College wanted to do.” itself. “Tale of Courage” is based on someone will perform its score, the music inspired phone jack of Art and Design; Masters of “Art history opened my Murphy from another planet. and words by the art, and original pieces. All while Fine Arts, Georgia Southern eyes to the limitless pos“My thought was: what if you weren’t from Busto’s art is being projected onto Thomas’ to encourage University. sibilities of expression,” said viewers to think about the CAREER: Artist, picture fram- Earth, and you were dropped onto the plan- shirt. Murphy, who has an exten- way we communicate with et in that spot? Into the subway in New York “I’ve always been interested in working er, art teacher sive background studying City. It’d be bizarre. And frightening.” with a motif, with other artists,” Thomas one another. BOOK READING NOW: art, earning both his bachKer-ig—pronounced courage (of course)— says, “And this gave me the opportunity. It Murphy spoke about how “Drawing From Life: The elor and masters degree in is the show’s main character, the subject his inspiration to create art was nice to get a stab at it. It worked wonJournal as Art” by Jennifer painting and mixed matter of the art. It’s a coming of age story. comes partly from the abil- New. derfully.” media. The decision to venture out into the uners, musicians, ballerinas, all are enhancity to create work and share INFLUENCES: Abstract He creates what he calls known. Though described as an alien, ing their art with more art. Looking for it with the public. expressionists, Robert abstract portraits, commis“Seeing and hearing peoRauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Ker-ig has a sad and curious human face. A ways to evoke interest in an overcrowded sioned interactive pieces part down the middle of his black hair. world. ples reactions to my work is Basquiat, Cy Twombly. where the client gives him Thomas says, “Even with music, you can’t an exhilarating experience, PRICE RANGE: $200-$2,000 A blue hood to mimic the blocking out of materials to incorporate into whether the reactions are reality Bustos noticed on the subway platjust record an album.” ARTWORK FEATURED LOthe painting. form. Bustos adds, “To pull people’s attention, good or bad,” Murphy said. CALLY: Scoop Studios, 57 Materials can range from Ker-ig also inspired a movie and music. you have to do a little more these days.” He also teaches mixed-me- Broad St.
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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 artists and 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. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $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.
EDISTO CANOE TRIP: 9 a.m. June 12 through 3 p.m. June 13. Meets at Colleton State Park, 147 Wayside Lane, Canadys. $100 per adult, $50 per child under 12. Experience a guided two-day canoe trip down the Edisto River. Participants will have the option of camping overnight or finding other accommodations and may enjoy two lunches and a Saturday night dinner. Registration required. 875-1457. HYDRANGEA FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12-13. Rosebank Farms, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Pkwy., Johns Island. A self-guided tour of the hydrangea gardens, which feature more than 3,000 plants, and enjoy a barbecue lunch by the flowers. 7680508 or www.rosebankfarms.com.
ongoing 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 pro-
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duce, 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 E., 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 3050 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. 557-7690. 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 beforehand. 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. 5724188. “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 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 Piccolo Spoleto. An artist lecture by Scott Debus and Jocelyn Chateauvert will take place at 2 p.m. June 5. 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.
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DRAYTON HALL FREE ADMISSION: Through September 6, Drayton Hall will offer complimentary admission to members of the military, firefighters, police and EMS. 769-2603 or www. draytonhall.org. 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. 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. 720-3105 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
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Piccolo Spoleto continues through June 13. For tickets and a complete schedule, visit www.piccolospoleto.com. nonmembers. Get children involved in performing arts through interactive experiences. 853-8962 or www. explorecml.org. 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. 7451087. PARENT/CHILD BALLROOM CLASSES: 6:30-7 p.m. Thursdays. G.M. Darby 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. 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. 2667477 or www.middletonplace.org. TANGO LESSONS: 7-8 p.m. beginners class; 8-9 p.m. practice. Tuesdays. MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay Drive. Free. Learn how to dance the Argentine tango. 345-4930. “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. 722-3525. WATER AEROBICS: 7:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays through 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’ MEETINGS: 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.
friday TREESCAPE EXHIBIT OPENING: 9 a.m. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. The musuem will celebrate the grand opening of “TREEscape,” a new exhibit based on the Angel Oak. In honor of the opening, visitors will enjoy performances by the Charleston Ballet Theatre and the Colla Marionette Company, as well as science experiments and arts and crafts. 853-8962 or www.explorecml.org.
SPOLETO STROLL: 5-8 p.m. Broad St. and King St. The first annual Spoleto Stroll will combine the First Friday Art Walk with Spoleto performances. Participants will enjoy refreshments, fine art, jewelry, pottery, sculpture and more at various galleries, boutiques and bodegas. www.charlestongalleryrow.com. 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 works 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 Ritte-nberg 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.
saturday WHEELIN’ SPORTSMEN CATFISH ROUNDUP: 8 a.m.-noon. Sewee Visitor Center, 5821 U.S. Hwy. 17, 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 center and the Santee Indian Mound. Call 803-4782217 or visit www.fws.gov/santee for directions.
sunday KAYAK RESCUE COURSE: 9 a.m. Meets at Sea Kayak Carolina, 1731 Signal Point Road, James Island. $45 per
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EAR ABBY: My wife, “Alana,” and I have been married for 14 years. In many ways our marriage is good, but our sex life is horrible. In my opinion, it has never been good. As time passes, I feel more and more anger toward her. Alana is attractive and physically fit; I don’t understand her lack of desire. When the subject of sex comes up, it makes us both clam up. I have been thinking of leaving her. We have become more like best friends than husband and wife. Our two boys would be crushed if we split. I have not, and would never consider, an affair. What do you think about this? — TROUBLED HUSBAND IN MISSOURI DEAR TROUBLED: Good sex is all about open communication. If the subject makes you and your
offered a full scholarship to play at the college I attend now. I played ball during my freshman year, and I do not want to do it again next year. My heart is no longer in it. My biggest fear is letting DEAR ABBY my parents down. I know wife both clam up, it’s no having my education paid wonder your sex life has for has helped them out, faltered. but don’t I have a right to Before you and Alana do what makes me happy? can get on the same wavePlease help me come up with length, you need to una way to convince them that derstand how each of you I’m making the right decidefines a good sex life. The sion. — DROPPING THE reason sex therapy has beBALL IN IOWA come a medical specialty is DEAR DROPPING THE that so many couples have BALL: Before you make a the same problems you’re final decision, you need to experiencing. Before decid- know what penalties there ing to call it quits, ask your may be for dropping your doctor for a referral to a sex athletic scholarship. You therapist. should also check to find DEAR ABBY: I am going out what academic scholto be a sophomore in college arships or loan programs next year. I played basketyou might qualify for, and ball in high school and was if there are any part-time
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person. The store will offer an on- and off-water rescue course that will cover Trescue, paddle float rescue, assisted rescue and more. Fee includes gear. 225-7969 or www.seakayakcarolina.com. “DINE RIGHT DINNER”: 5:30-9:30 p.m. The Art Institute of Charleston, 24 N. Market St. $75. The graduating students of the International Culinary School will team up with Chef Nathan Thurston to present a special dinner paired with craft beers. An art auction will take place during the dinner. Proceeds will benefit the Lowcountry Foodbank. 747-8146.
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CRAFT BEER DINNER: 7 p.m. Amen Street Fish and Ray Bar, 205 East Bay St. $75. Dogfish Head Craft Brewed Ales and Amen Street will present a five-course dinner featuring beer pairings. 853-8600 or www. amenstreet.com.
wednesday STARLIGHT CINEMA SERIES: 9 p.m. Freshfields Village at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Each Wednesday in June, Freshfields Village will host an open-air movie. This week’s film is “Karate Kid.” 768-6491 or www.freshfieldsvillage. com.
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Boutique, 478 King St. Shop for a good cause during this special event that brings together local artists and businesses who will donate 10 percent of their sales to the MUSC Behavioral Medicine Clinic. An after-party will take place at I’On at 8 p.m. 259-8066. BOOK SIGNING: 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 1716 Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant. Author Charles Martin will sign copies of his book, “The Mountain Between Us.” 2169756.
june 11 FASHION SHOW: 7:30 p.m. 41 Anson St. $5 donation. Students from The Art Institute of Charleston present “Welcome to the Dollhouse,” a show featuring local designers as well as a collection of paper dresses made by AI students. 343-1223. FAMILY FUN NIGHT: 7-8:30 p.m. Park West Pool, 1251 Park West Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Free. An evening of swimming, fun and games. Floats and pool toys are encouraged. 856-2536.
june 12 GARDEN TOUR: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Various locations. The Charleston Showa Koi Club will host the 7th Annual Pond and Water Garden Tour. The self-guided tour will lead participants all over the tri-county area to 29 private gardens. A finale party at the Charleston Animal Society will follow 5-7 p.m. www.charlestonshowakoiclub. org.
jobs available in case your parents are unable to foot the entire bill for your education. You should also keep in mind that, in a sense, your athletic scholarship is a job that’s getting you through college, and it doesn’t have to be your heart’s desire to be a means to an end. DEAR ABBY: I am writing to thank the schoolteachers, librarians and counselors who were kind to me when I was an at-risk child. My mother was mentally ill, my father was absent, and the school was my haven. I often wish I could tell some of those adults who helped me along the way that I did make it, that I turned out OK, and that I’m so grateful for the little and big ways they intervened in my life. To all who serve children: Please know that even very
RUMMAGE SALE: 9-11:30 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Archdale St. The sale will feature clothes, shoes, books, toys and more. 723-4617. WIND ENSEMBLE: 2 p.m. Edgar Allen Poe Library, 1921 I’On Ave., Sullivan’s Island. The Air Force Wind Ensemble will perform a free concert. 883-3914. REGGAE CONCERT SERIES: 8:30 p.m. James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive. $8 adults, free to children 12 and under. The Reggae Concert Series returns with a performance by Selah Dubb. 7954FUN.
theater/dance “SATIN DOLLS” STRING QUARTET: 3 p.m. today; 7 p.m. Saturday. Bethel United Methodist Church, 57 Pitt St. $10. 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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that the first eight paintings were fueled by the anticipation of this trip, and upon his return the final four pieces are a reacthe historic center of Spoleto, Italy, an tion to the experience. Along with the ancient Umbrian city where she and her new works, Lange has created a short film husband, poet Jim Moore, live part time. The images depict angled building facades, highlighting moments captured while exploring Nepal. receding courtyards and transitory corriIn describing this body of work and the dors that emphasize the subjectivity of perception and observation through calculated trip, Lange states, “The goal of this journey shifts in her camera’s focus and perspective. was to reclaim the use of my imagination. In contrast, Verburg’s tightly cropped close- Along the way, I was graced to find an entire culture radiating contentment. The ups of Spoleto’s residents are timeless yet people of Nepal, regardless of age, still posgrounded compositions,” explains Marla sess their childhood abandonment, and Loftus, communications director of the each person is willing to connect and share Gibbes. their happiness.” “This exhibition allows us to showcase “In the past year, Lange’s realism has a world-renowned photographer while reinforcing the connection between the fes- teetered on the edge of surrealism, most notably in his ‘Measure Creatures Great tival in Charleston and the city of Spoleto. and Small’ show last July, where he shrank JoAnn Verburg’s body of work features the massive animals to palm size morsels. The residents and architecture of Spoleto with work for this show is no different in its an emphasis on the intersection between playfulness; the paintings have a sense of, as past and present — a concern as relevant for Charleston as it is for the city of Spoleto” Lange calls it, ‘magical reality,’ ” says Megan Lange. said Gibbes Executive Director Angela D. For the opening night, Lange will be givMack. ing away 500 10-by-10-inch prints of one of Magical Realism and Lowcountry the pieces in the show. He says, “Whether it Art at Mary Martin Art, 39 be overwhelming sadness or joy, adventure Broad St., 723-0303, www. or calm, I hope the paintings capture those marymartinart.com moments when our humanity sings and I want every person to leave the show with a The Mary Martin Gallery will have an reminder of that feeling.” opening reception featuring a variety of international artists 5-8 p.m. Friday during Young Potter and Accomplished the Art Walk. French painter Michael Jackson is inspired Painter show at Ellis-Nicholson, 1½ Broad St., 722-5353 by the Lowcountry, and many of his paintings feature detailed egrets and swordfish. The Ellis-Nicholson Gallery will have an His works are detailed renditions of natural opening reception 5-8 p.m. Friday for “Reelements. flections of the Lowcountry,” a collection of Costa Rican artist Juan Kelly and Mexiworks by painter Brian Scanlon and potter can-American Santiago Perez create their Christian Royal. own fantastical worlds with their paint“Their work, though in different mediings. Kelly is known in the Americas for his ums, align in their choice of palette, which magical realism, where lions may be eating suggests the blues, greens and sunset hues ice cream cones and offering watermelon to of the scenic Lowcountry marshland visa gentle cow. Perez has created a complete tas,” says Jeannette Nicholson, co-owner of world of clever characters reminiscent of the gallery. children’s storybooks in his magical works. Scanlon paints his interpretative response to the landscape in a combination of pleinGO to RLS, 2 Queen St., 805-8052, air and studio methods. Royal, an 18-yearwww.robertlangestudios.com old potter who has Down syndrome, works Robert Lange has spent the past five weeks from his home studio. Some of his current in Nepal on a 150-mile hike through the work produces distinctive glaze colors aptly Himalayas. Inspired by the idea of surtitled Lowcountry Reminiscence. rendering as an artist, he created a series of Music for the reception will be by the paintings that portray people in possible but Coastal Chamber Musicians. Siblings Lesnot plausible situations. The exhibit will be lie, Austin and Shannon Fitzhenry, longon display 5-8 p.m. Friday. time friends of Royal, are excited to provide Gallery director Megan Lange explains string trio music for their friend.
People Saturdays in
Up close and personal.
The week that was ... in photographic portraits by Galembo and elaborate, interpretive “Sound Suits” by Cave. The gallery space was packed with vibrant Burlesque attendees in face paint and Park Circle got all hot costumes showing homage and bothered last Saturday to the masquerade theme. at the city’s “1st Annual As guests made their way Charleston Burlesque Fest.” through the exhibition, Presented by Charleston’s Cave’s pieces got wilder and Bizzaro Burlesque troupe, more fantastical, large suits the event brought in a bevy shown on mannequins made of beauties from the Holy from raffia, brightly colored City and afar to the South sequins, glass birds and wind of Broadway Theatre to up toys. Attendees marveled perform a “veritease” and at the juxtaposition of Cave’s KAREN BRIGGS seemingly otherworldly creshowcase of talent. Local glam rocker Nikki Testeroni Here’s part of the current ations and the real life fanof Iron Cherry served as the exhibition at the Halsey. tastical nature of ritualized evening’s emcee, wearing African costumes shown in spandex pants and one very bathtub scenario with plenty Galembo’s work. A video at illustrious blonde wig, while of water and fast paced, the end showed how “Sound Megan Jean & The KFB blew whimsical dance numbers. . Suit” wearers were meant to our minds with their accoudance and move, allowing “Call and Response: trements and strong sound protruding items to clang Africa to America/ (think washboard playing about in a choreographed with bells, tambourine boots The Art of Nick Cave din, mimicking those of AfPhyllis Galembo” and metal fingered picking rican rituals. In the back of gloves). The real draw of the Just in time for Spoleto, The the gallery, a large crowd was evening, of course, was the Halsey debuted “Call and cheering on the Djole Dance ladies. While beautiful, sexy Response: Africa to Amerand Drum Company, an efand all other things associica”, a powerhouse show fervescent group of dancers, ated with burlesque, these featuring the breathtaking drummers, chanters and gals also showed real skill in work of Nick Cave and Phyl- singers performing lively their art. In addition to the lis Galembo, last Thursday. West African numbers that traditional teasing, the crowd The exhibition explores both reverberated throughout the was treated to a gorgeous artists’ interpretations of space, much to the delight of brunette singing opera, a West African masquerade attendees. BY KAREN BRIGGS
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ACE’S ON BRIDGE By BOBBY WOLFF
When today’s hand arose at the Dyspeptics Club’s rubber bridge table, South’s exploits had already put North in a bad mood. So as soon as South got his hands on another three no-trump contract, North was already mentally sharpening his ax. West led the spade jack and declarer saw that the best chance of a ninth trick lay in the diamond suit. South ducked the lead, won the spade continuation, then led a diamond to the king. East rose with the ace and returned a spade. South won, entered dummy in clubs, and played a second diamond to the 10 and West’s jack. Now the contract had to fail when diamonds proved to be 4-2. As North bitterly commented,
South needed only two tricks from the diamond suit, not three. So it was indeed right to duck the first spade lead, catering to a 5-2 break. If East held the diamond ace, he would have no spade to return when on lead with that card, and a heart switch would set up the ninth trick for declarer in that suit. Equally, it was correct to play a diamond to the king and ace. But when East returned a spade, South knew that spades had split 4-3. The right play now is to lead out the diamond queen. Here, the jack falls doubleton, so the hand is over. But had it not done so, South could have entered dummy in clubs next and played the third diamond toward the 10 to set up the game-going diamond trick.
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Usually Head2Head has a theme for each week’s trivia, but sometimes it’s nice to just have some completely random trivia. Next week, though, it’s all about the World Cup. First-time winner Diane Reed is taking on Craig Mazzetti, who’s moved to Charleston for the summer.
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QUESTIONS 1. What car was first introduced as a “people’s automobile” in 1937? 2. What is the unit of currency in Russia? 3. What was The Beatles’ first album? 4. How many bones are there in the human body? 5. Inhabitants of what country speak Tagalog? 6. What animal can go longer without water than a camel? 7. Which of Henry VIII’s wives was the mother of Mary? 8. What planet is closer to Earth: Venus or Mars? 9. Which team has won more NBA Championships: the L.A. Lakers or Boston Celtics? 10. What is the only flavor of Jell-O made from real fruit?
DIANE’S ANSWERS
CRAIG’S ANSWERS
1. Is it the VW Beetle? 2. Rubles. 3. I don’t know. “Abbey Road.” 4. 251. 5. Um, somewhere in Asia? 6. Some kind of bird. 7. I think her name is Catherine. What do you mean which one? 8. Venus. 9. Celtics. 10. Strawberry.
1. A Model T. 2. Euro. 3. “White Album.” 4. 312. 5. Sumatra. 6. A snake. 7. His first one? 8. Mars. 9. Lakers. 10. Grape.
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CONCLUSION Reed makes it two in a row, easily defeating Mazzetti, who didn’t get any answers correct. (Head2Head was tempted to give him a point for the Catherine of Aragon question, even though it seemed like a guess and he didn’t know her name). So, with two victories under her belt, Reed will return next when we to take on a new challenger.
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CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Volkswagen Beetle 2. Ruble 3. “Please Please Me” 4. 206 5. Philippines
6. Rat 7. Catherine of Aragon 8. Venus 9. Boston Celtics 10. Cranberry
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JACK MCCRAY
BRYCE DONOVAN
VIKKI MATSIS
SAMANTHA TEST
DEVIN GRANT
Jazz master, lover of art, the coolest man you’ll ever know.
Eh ... We aren’t sure how he manages to keep his job.
If you are an artist, Vikki wants to talk to you. She is a singer, writer, photographer and marathon runner.
Freelance writer, extraordinare. She is super connected in the community.
Music guru. Started writing for Preview a long time ago and knows a lot about the local music scene.
ANGEL POWELL
MATTHEW GODBEY
KATRINA ROBINSON
SYDNEY SMITH
OLIVIA POOL
Does the popular column on local chefs for Charleston Scene and is married to a ninja.
When not working as a freelance writer, he enjoys organic farming, music, furniture making and backpacking.
Full-time freelance writer who finds it difficult to work at home when her two chocolate labs won’t stop licking her toes.
Sydney will teach you everything you need to know about pop culture.
Loves Love, chocolate for breakfast, playing with her toy poodle, dancing in the moonlight.
JACK HUNTER
KEVIN YOUNG
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KAREN BRIGGS
Rock star, political nut, thrift store lover.
Loves hip-hop more than you love cake.
Insists that you not forget her middle initial. Also a teacher at ECPI College of Technology.
A former stylist turned writer, obsessed with all things fashion, buzz and culture. She enjoys staying on top of events so you don’t have to.
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“I am wildly creative with an innate sense of self. “
Does “local band of the week” and also drives a pedicab downtown.
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Our resident blogger. Knows a thing or two about writing. And making you smile.
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“Reasons to Be Pretty”
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poleto and Piccolo are in full swing. Every year, I am amazed and impressed with the diversity of each festival. There’s ballet, dancing, guys in drag, guys doing ballet in drag, people in drag watching guys doing ballet, etc. What’s not to like? Because I am obsessed with all things local, you’ll notice that Charleston Scene focuses more on Piccolo. That’s also because The Post and Courier is doing a good job covering the Spoleto Festival. Be sure to check out spoletotoday.com for daily updates, as well as the Charleston Scene twitter page. Be well.
Piccolo Beach Music Bash 7-11 P.M. // FRIDAY // U.S. CUSTOM HOUSE The city of Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs will present the Piccolo Beach Music Bash as part of the Piccolo Spoleto Festival on Friday at the U.S. Custom House, on the corner of Concord and Market Streets. The event is free and open to all ages. The Piccolo Beach Music Bash is beach and Lowcountry-themed and features entertainment by local musicians: the Panjamdrum Steel Drummers, the Explorer’s Club, DJ Mike Hart and Palmetto Soul. The Panjamdrum Steel Drummers, directed by Linda Versprille, is comprised of Berkeley County students from Berkeley, Marrington and Sangaree middle schools. The Explorer’s Club is a six-piece local band that has been playing in Charleston since 2005. Palmetto Soul is a six-piece, horn-driven party band. For more information about the event and the Piccolo Spoleto Festival can be found by visiting www. piccolospoleto.com, by calling 724-7305.
FRIDAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 10 // CHAPEL THEATER, 172 CALHOUN ST. Crescent Stage, who did a production of the play “ART” by Yazmena Reza last year, is doing “Reasons to be Pretty” by Neil Labute this year. The show will be at The Chapel Theater, 172 Calhoun St. Performances are at 8:30 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Sunday and 5 p.m. June 10. Tickets are $16 for adults and $11 for students and Seniors. You can get tickets at www. piccolospoleto.com or by calling 7247305. Also get tickets at the Charleston Visitor’s Center, 375 Meeting St. and the Office of Cultural Affairs, 180 Meeting St.
Taashki and ONE Boutique handbag event 5-8 P.M. // JUNE 10 // ONE BOUTIQUE, 478 KING ST. Local handbag label Taashki and downtown boutique ONE are bringing Charleston a night of fashion and philanthropy with the “Looking Inside” event, benefiting The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Behavioral Medicine Clinic. Featuring local artists and businesses, the event’s mission is to remind people to nurture their and to raise funds for mental health in the community. It will be 5-8 p.m. June 10 at ONE Boutique. The local artists and businesses featured will include Taashki Handbags, One Love Clothing by Rachel Gordon, Sarah Maxwell Clothing, Ashley Brook Berryman (makeup artist), The Natural Health Center, Je Modiste Hats, Paintings by Patrick Nevins, Cactus Photography, Non’Pa*reil Photography, Shivika Asthana Jewelry Design, Multimedia Art by Blame Janetics, PrivateEyes Undies, Charleston Chemist by Elin Cate, Angela Hall Jewelry and Charleston Power Yoga. The after party will be at 8 p.m. at O-Ku.
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Your best bets for the week ahead. E-mail suggestions to scene@postandcourier.com or send us a tweet (@chasscene)
TODAY
TUESDAY 6/8
The Satin Dolls Quartet, featuring Robbi Kenney (violinist, pianist), Jadde Nolty (violinist), Anjali Lind (violist), and Annelise Nelson (cellist) will grace you with the music of Ravel, Debussy, Villa-Lobos and Piazzola. See the Satin Dolls today at 3 p.m. at Bethel United Methodist Church, 57 Pitt St. Tickets are $10. Bethel United Methodist offers parking, but please arrive early to allow for festival traffic. Contact Nancy Szakacs at 813-3183. They will also play at 7 p.m. Friday.
Don’t miss karaoke at Grindz Burgers & Brew, 1720 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Come out for Live Tuesday Night Trivia & Karaoke. Play for your chance to win 1st, 2nd or 3rd place. The jamming starts at 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 6/9
Robbi Kenney is a member of the Satin Dolls. The group is playing at the Bethel United Methodist Church today and Friday.
FRIDAY
The Lowcountry Cherokee and Native American Art Showcase will feature select artisans from the Eastern tribe of the Cherokee Indians, in support of indigenous artisans, Cherokee art history, preservation, and EBCI tribal commerce. Stop by the 3rd annual showcase at the Charleston Area Convention Center 9 a.m-5 p.m. The center is at 5001 Coliseum Drive, North Charleston. Admission is free.
SATURDAY
Looking for some great rocking country music? The Zac Brown Band will play at the Family Cirlce Cup Stadium at 7 p.m. Playing upward of 200 dates a year, more than 2,500 shows in its career and selling
more than 20,000 CDs independently, the Zac Brown Check out zacbrownband.com. Tickets range from $25-$45. Family Circle Cup Stadium is at 161 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island.
SUNDAY
Make something special with your little ones! From 2-4 p.m join Craft Happy and create something together. Craft Happy is at 114-B East Richardson
JOB: It’s not a job when you’re doing something that you love. I’m the Creative Director and Designer for Taashki Handbags. ON A SATURDAY NIGHT, YOU ARE USUALLY: Grilling in the backyard with friends, some great wine and cigars. FAVORITE EVENT IN CHARLESTON AND WHY: I haven’t been in Charleston that long and it’s so different
Ave., Summerville. Call 261-7704.
MONDAY 6/7
Looking to spice up your Monday evening? Check out Beginner Salsa classes at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio at 1706 Old Towne Road. The class starts at 6:45 and is perfect for the beginner salsa dancer. You will learn the basic steps of salsa in just 45 minutes. Call the studio at 571-2183 for more information.
from the big city that I’m from (Hong Kong), that I’m loving everything. If I had to choose, I’d have to say Charleston Fashion Week because it promotes fashion in the community so beautifully and because its where Taashki Handbags made its debut. BEST THING ABOUT CHARLESTON: The glorious sunsets from our backyard! There are usually three ‘paintings’ in the sky… WORST THING ABOUT CHARLES-
Make the trip out to the Gardens of Beaufort to explore the annual event. Once a year, members of the Beaufort Garden Club open some of their most fascinating gardens to the public. Beginning at 9 a.m., enjoy a pleasant driving tour of the area, sample a local treat, and go home with a special Lowcountry gift bag. For information on the event, check out www.lowcountryexplorer. com.
THURSDAY 6/10
Sail away on the Sunset Blues and BBQ Cruise for a night of amazing Blues music and great BBQ. Live blues from the Shrimp City Slim Band and a BBQ buffet from Home Team BBQ. Tickets are limited and are on sale for $39.50. The cruise boards at 6:30 and leaves at 7 p.m. to return at 9. Boarding is at the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. Get tickets at www. charlestonharbortours.com, or call 7221112.
TON: No real public transportation. I’m missing my big city trains! IN LOVE?: Completely, with both my amazing husband Alok and my beautiful mutt Lola. IF YOUR FRIENDS DESCRIBED YOU IN ONE WORD, WHAT WOULD IT BE?: Firecracker. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF, IN ONE WORD: On Fire!
(well, that’s two words, but close…) THINGS YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME: Work on my next brilliant business plan, write, paint, cook ridiculously complex meals with my husband, do power yoga, and help my friends with their crazy but brilliant startups!. BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Making a dream come true by bringing my drawings and doodles to life in a full blown handbag collection.
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Are you smart enough to walk a dog?
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Bryce proves that not just any idiot can take a stroll with a canine. PC-322661
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e’ve all been there. We do something stupid to injure one of our hands and immediately think to ourselves: “Great. Now how am I going to wipe my butt?” Wait. What? (Awkward silence.) Anyway, on Saturday I pulled one of these not-sobrilliant moves while walking our dogs. Now, before I go any further, I should probably explain a few things: 1. Our dogs will chase anything. 2. Especially the ladies. Hey-O! 3. OK, so they tend to prefer the dudes. 4. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. 5. We use retractable leashes on our dog walks. 6. I’m an idiot.
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With all these facts in hand, how this story unfolds should really come as no surprise: While on one of their daily (read “biweekly”) walks, our dogs saw a cat sitting on a front porch and because they are so welltrained and disciplined they naturally ignored it.
burned through the majority of the skin on several of my fingers. Needless to say, I handled this with the kind of class a soon-to-be father would: ME: *REALLY BAD WORD!* (Pause. Look around. See several small children playing in a nearby yard. *Whisper same really bad word.* Of course I’m only joking. They tore after it like it was a truck carrying Milk Bones that just flipped over. Anyway, my wife, who was holding both of the dogs at the time (yes, my pregnant wife who I make do all the manual labor around our house) wasn’t prepared for this so the leashes flew out of her hands. Drawing upon my catlike reflexes (which, sadly, the cat didn’t seem to exhibit), I sprung into action, grabbing the black nylon rope-part of the leash as it slid across the grass in front of me. This Top IQ Moment didn’t fully register until two seconds later when I felt the intense burning in my fingers. Because physics doesn’t care if you’re stupid or not, the leash did what it was supposed to and
However, being the tough guy that I am, I still managed to keep the dogs from catching the cat. Sure a lot of that had to do with the fact that the cat climbed a nearby tree, but I’d like to think my dog whistle-like shrieks had something to do with it as well. Anyway, this whole idiotic episode got me thinking: Did I ever eat that leftover lasagna in the fridge? As well as: Stupid people shouldn’t be allowed to walk dogs. Which is why I came up with this five-question quiz to determine whether or not you are smart enough to do so. Get those pencils ready ... QUESTION 1: The leash goes around the dog’s: A. Leg.
B. Groin. C. Neck. D. Surfboard. QUESTION 2: If your dog sees another dog (who is also on a walk) and starts growling and pulling, you should: A. Say, “NO!” and snap back on the leash. B. Start laughing to help take the edge off. C. Tell the other owner, “Sorry. He only does this with ugly dogs.” D. Do the same thing to build his confidence. QUESTION 3: So your dog has just pooped in somebody’s yard. You immediately: A. Get on the phone and pretend you don’t see it happening. B. Pick it up with one of the bags you’re carrying. C. Try to hide it under one of the political signs in their front yard. D. Join in. QUESTION 4: The ideal walking outfit would be: A. Loose-fitting clothing. B. A pair of comfortable Please see BRYCE, Page 13F
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o be the next big YouTube splash, have some natural talent, and then add one part Justin Bieber and one part Lady Gaga. That’s what Greyson Chance did a few weeks ago, and it’s definitely worked out for him. Greyson Chance? Who’s that? Only the pre-teen YouTube boy wonder who rocks Justin Bieber‘s haircut and sounds like Lady Gaga. Justin Bieber is, of course, that teenage boy pop star with diehard fans and some seriously stylized hair. And if you don’t know who Lady Gaga is, well, I don’t know where to start. Greyson Chance has just wrapped up sixth grade in Edmond, Okla. He performed Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi” for a school talent show and posted the video on YouTube. Not only does he mimic her voice pretty perfectly, he also plays a mean piano.
a friend, which I in turn passed on to several more friends. It’s taken off, I think, because it’s such an unexpected combination of a well-performed Gaga song by a pre-teen at a school talent show. And because, unlike many YouTube videos of people singing along to a pop song, Greyson actually In fact, I’m not sure what’s does a good job. more impressive: his piano It’s been the spotlight playing or his singing, esvideo on iGoogle on and pecially considering he’s off for a couple of weeks, Tweeted he hasn’t ever had and various pop sites such vocal lessons. as People.com have linked When I first saw his “Pato it. parazzi” performance a few Ellen DeGeneres brought weeks ago, I’m pretty sure him on her show May 13 it had gathered about a mil- and Lady Gaga called in to lion views. Now, it has near- chat. Then just last week, ly 24 million, and I’m only Ellen started a record label responsible for about seven and signed Greyson. And of those views, I promise. she gave him a $10,000 Like Bieber, Greyson can check and new piano. Not thank YouTube and social too shabby. media for his break and a It’s pretty incredible how quickly growing fan base. quickly all of this hapI was sent the video by pened. The video was post-
ed April 28, and in less than a month, the kid’s got a record deal, largely thanks to word of mouth. He may not be a household name (yet), but he’s already known as that Justin Bieber-Lady Gaga kid. Will Greyson be the next big pop star? Who knows. He clearly has guts. After all, I doubt many 12-yearold boys are all about singing along to Lady Gaga in front of the entire school. He’s written a couple of his own songs, which he has performed on “Ellen” and posted on YouTube. His voice isn’t bad, but his piano playing is what remains impressive. Mimicking Gaga’s voice is likely just a novelty, and he’s only 12, so who knows how long he can keep that up. But, if his voice changes too much in the next couple of years, he’ll at least have his piano playing.
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