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Dangermuffin 10 P.M. FRIDAY // THE POUR HOUSE, 1977 MAYBANK HWY. Local band Dangermuffin have been busy: They’ve toured the West Coast, the Pacific Worthwest via the Summer Camp festival outside Chicago, and are headed to Virginia’s FloydFest and Wyoming’s Oyster Ridge Music Festival later in the month. They come home for a show Friday night at The Pour House. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through etix.com and all Cat’s Music and Monster Music locations. Dangermuffin’s latest release is “Moonscapes.”
I’ve been blessed ever since I moved to Charleston in 2003. My journey here has included countless poetry performances, random radio interviews, art shows and TV spots. I’m a lucky boy. Recently, I was asked to be one of the judges for “Lowcountry Talent,” a local “American Idol” of sorts. The competition features young girls and boys singing their hearts out for a chance to have their own CD and a CD release party at The Music Farm (among other prizes). I’m honored, because I know how much it means to all of the contestants who are in the hunt. You can feel it when you see their performances. I would love your help, though. The public can voice their opinion about the competition by logging on to www.lowcountrytalent.com and casting a vote. Voting ends July 16. I need all of the help I can get.
‘Make a Commitment’ peace campaign
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5-8 P.M. TODAY // ONE, 478 KING ST. Head over to ONE today to see jewelry by Hyla DeWitt, Lee Butler Designs, ONE LOVE by Rachel Gordon, Sean Money Photography, Elizabeth Fay Photography, Je Modiste hats and Taashki Handbags. The artists are joining forces to raise money and awareness for the Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center. Ten percent of all sales from the evening will go directly to the center. The mission of the center is to keep children safe from abuse, and when abuse occurs, to work with our community to bring healing to these children and their families. Admission is free. The after party will follow at Oku.
Through Aug. 15, Charleston Peace One Day has launched its new socially interactive website, www.bepeaceful. org, with the city-wide “Make a Commitment” campaign and visual arts show. The campaign hopes to educate, inspire and challenge people to stand up and take action for a culture of peace by offering real, tangible examples of how people are creating peace everyday here in Charleston. The visual art component, by WALK gallery, features community leaders Mayor Joe Riley, Cyrus Buffum of Charleston Waterkeeper, the Rev. Joe Darby, artist Renee Kahn, musicians Steven Sandifer, Dan Lotti, and Mike Sivilli of local band Dangermuffin, Linda Ketner, Hannah Marie Garcia, professor Reba Parker, in our communities. Beth Wendt, and a student from SandView the photos on the corner of Caners-Clyde Elementary all holding up their non and King streets, downtown Charlespersonal commitments to creating peace ton.
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Wednesday: Bastille Day at Fish
Crochet, oh, yes. Take Crochet 101, a new course at Craft Happy, where students will be taught the basics of crochet. No experience is necessary. $32 includes materials and instuction. 6-8:30 p.m. at Craft Happy, 114 B East Richardson Avenue, Summerville. Call 261-7704.
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Visit Scoops Studio for the opening reception of Philadelphia urban pop artist John Stango. Stango paints images, animations and concepts associated with various aspects of Americana. The event runs 5-8 p.m. Admission is free. Scoop Studios, 57½ Broad St. Call 577-3292.
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The Village Playhouse and Repertory Co. present Red, White and Cash, a tribute to the
MONDAY 7/12
A little art. Karole Turner Campbell will present works in acrylics & oils in her exhibition titled “Head’s Up.” The gallery will feature “Passing Down a Legacy: Making Quilts That Tell a History,” an exhibition of “Fiber Art” by Dorothy Montgomery. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Charleston Area Convention Center, North Charleston, 2500 City Hall Lane. Call 554-5700.
country and rock icon, Johnny Cash. Michael Easler and Dusty Bryan will play Cash’s famous Chef Ken Immer, the founder of OM Cooktunes with help from featured performers Kathy Summer and Jenna Brinson. $25 adults, ing and gRAWnola, will be teaching how to incorporate raw food preparation techniques $15/children 12 and under. Call 856-1579. into our daily meals. The menu includes: Thai Lemonade, Raw Cucumber-Avocado Soup, Music to the ears. Brink Norton (tenor) and Massaged Kale-Arame Slaw, Sprouted Quinoa Todd Monsell (piano) will play at St. John’s w/ Balsamic Grilled Veggies and Raw Creamy Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford St. The event will Coconut Mousse. $45. In Good Taste, 1901 start at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Ashley River Road. Call 763-5597.
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Fish Restaurant will host its second annual Bastille Day celebration. Chef Nico Romo, who was recently awarded the title of Master Chef of France, will create a traditional French prix fixe menu for the event. Three courses are $35. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. at Fish Restaurant, 442 King Street. Call 722- 3474.
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Theatre? Check. Go see “Ginger: A Hansel & Gretel Tale.” Ginger and her brother Hampton struggle to find filling fare while battling demons from within and without. Written by Spencer Deering and Rodney Lee Rogers and directed by Rodney Lee Rogers and Sharon Graci. The show will feature Addison Dent, Brian De Costa, Sullivan Graci Hamilton, and Carri Schwab. Tickets $20. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. The Footlight Players Theatre, 20 Queen St. Call 723-4444.
Drink Up/Dine Out for the Gulf lends a hand to New Orleans fishermen
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Keira has lived there, and I visit all the time,” explains Ferneau. “Obviously, the environmental impact has E-mail keirawilliams@ been huge. But we decided gmail.com or call 817-6684. to help the fishermen first.” “I researched this fisherman, Jimmy Galle, who proceeds from food and works off the Gulf coast,” drinks. says Williams, “and I Sean Ferneau, a local art learned that he started dealer and manager, and Keira Williams, an instruc- something called Dine Out tor at the College of Charles- for the Gulf. It was a naton, started Drink Up/Dine tional effort but it did not have much publicity. There Out after a recent trip to were NO South Carolina New Orleans. “We were in New Orleans, restaurants involved, which is why we decided to put and we wanted to help. We this together. Galle also put both have an intimate conus in touch with the Greater nection to the city since
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At this point, it’s no secret that the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is taking a toll on the Gulf coast. Luckily, there is something we Charlestonians can do to assist our neighbors. Drink Up/Dine Out for the Gulf is a local fundraising effort to aid the fishermen of the gulf who have been affected by the oil spill. The event runs throughout the month of July, and several area restaurants and bars have generously offered to donate
New Orleans Foundation. Their organization is really honest, and they’re supporting the critical needs of the people affected.” “Our next step was to contact restaurants and bars in the Charleston area,” says Williams. “The restaurants have been very generous and have really stepped up to the plate. They themselves decide how much they’d like to donate. We tried to make it as easy as possible to be part of this.” “Right now, the fundraiser is set to last the whole month of July but if the idea catches on we we will
extend it,” says Ferneau. “We’re also adding the names of the Charleston restaurants to the national website for Dine Out. We have to give props to the Blind Tiger, since they were one of the first to sign on, and their enthusiasm was really contagious. They threw the kick-off happy hour party.” Other special events during the month include an Abita beer promotion, running at least until July 8th at Poe’s, Taco Boy, Monza and Closed for Business. There’s also a “Van Gogh Night” planned at Torch, with awe-
some discounts on Van Gogh vodka and all profits donated to the cause. Additional restaurants involved in the effort include, Social, The Mill, Poogan’s Porch, Madra Rua, Voodoo, and many others. Folks can keep up with the event schedule, updates and new details by following the event blog, www.drinkupforthegulfcoast.blogspot. com. “We’d also like to point out that local restaurants can still sign on to participate,” says Williams. “You can email me at keirawilliams@ gmail.com.
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From Bryce’s perspective, the only downside to working on a holiday is having to shoot your own column photo.
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he only thing better than a holiday that falls on a workday is a holiday that falls on a weekend so you get a day off of your choosing during the next week because, hey, this is America and we will try to come up with any reason possible to not work/drink beer. I say this because earlier this week I worked on Mon- Well, you can do that on holidays. Which reminds day (the observed Fourth of July holiday) and quickly me, you can also ... realized that I should always Wear what you want. work on holidays. Why? Well, for instance, you can ... Why wait for pants-free Fridays when you can rock the bunny slippers on a Get more done. Monday? Tired of your colleagues constantly coming by your Enjoy a shorter workday. desk and asking stupid Wouldn’t it be nice for a questions while your phone change to walk into the ofis ringing off the hook and fice and not immediately your boss is complainbe faced the same stupid ing about how you haven’t questions you always get turned in any of your aslike, “When are you going signments when all you really want is a little peace and to turn in those reports?” and “You realize it’s 11:45, quiet so you can stalk your right?” ex-girlfriend on Facebook?
Take longer lunch breaks. Forget those boring twohour lunches on the company credit card that your boss doesn’t know about. Instead, on holidays you can use that same account number to have as many pizzas delivered to the office as you’d like while enjoying them in your beer helmet and “FBI (Female Body Inspector)” T-shirt. Pretend to be your own boss. One of the best parts of working on a holiday is the boss is typically out of the office. Which means it’s up to each and every employee working that day to demonstrate the necessary integrity and work ethic required of the job just as if the boss was sitting right next to them. HA! Yeah, right. KEG PARTY! Have a little fun. Build a cubicle fort or play
some paint ball. The office is yours! You can even go into your boss’s office and pretend to run the company, by which I mean cut the cheese in his big leather chair and then send out e-mails from his computer to other employees saying they’re fired. But the best part of working on a holiday is that nobody is there to laugh at you because you didn’t remember that it was actually a holiday. For reasons we’re still unsure of, Bryce Donovan also writes two other columns each week: “15 Minutes with Bryce” on Saturdays and a Family Life column on Mondays. Reach him at 937-5938 or bdonovan@postandcourier.com. And as if that wasn’t enough Bryce, you can also check out his blog “The Bryce is Write” or follow him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/brycedonovan.
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‘Glee’ is actually pretty good
and Finn, a football player who gets tricked into joining the club, but about a dozen other characters come into play throughout the first season. I was certain the singing in the show would be what made me hate the show. But the singers have talent and the songs they sing are ridiculously catchy. Episodes featuring renditions of Beyonce’s “Single Ladies,” Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin,” and Kanye West’s “Golddigger” are laugh out loud. Certainly, some of the numbers are a bit much, but surprisingly, almost all of the songs feel like they are just thrown into the episode. They actually add to the show. What’s great about the show is that it throws in a lot of different elements — romance, humor, drama, music — but doesn’t overdo any of those elements. The crushes between characters are sweet, but not too much. The humor comes from the dry critical Sue, overachiever Rachel, and the fast-paced skits. And even though it’s set in a high school, the dramatic moments aren’t milked or too immature. The episodes are a quick watch at 45 minutes a pop, and I’d highly recommend it if you need an indoor summer activity. Seasons Two and Three of the show already have been ordered, so it’s OK to get attached to the characters. Each episode is more entertaining than the last, so if you like the first, you’ll probably find the show good for a fun watch!
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had lunch with an old family friend the week before last and it was one of a couple of recent encounters that reassure me our jazz scene is getting more and more solid. I saw Alan and Sally Davis at the Ron Free concert at McCrady’s during Spoleto and it was then Alan and I decided we really needed to hang out. It was like a reunion of sorts among many people at the show featuring the famous drummer, and it motivated us to get together again, something we had been loosely talking about doing for some time. The recent surge in live jazz has had us in occasional conversations, but originally, I met Alan sometime in the 1970s through my parents. The couple are well-known around town. Sally, a Wetherhhorn, is a native, and Alan, born in Brooklyn, N.Y., has lived here for 65 years, practicing law for a while and owning and operating A.J. Davis & Co., a clothing store. After numerous phone-tag and e-mail exchanges, we worked things out. I met him at Grady Ervin & Co., where he works part
out. Ron left Charleston at 16 and went on to have a noted career. Alan has always had his finger on the pulse of the local jazz scene. He told me that there’s never been a time he knows of in Charleston when the jazz landscape was so vibrant. He comes out to shows, particularly the 20-piece Charleston Jazz Orchestra, and he and Sally tell whomever will listen that they ought to go. He offered that day to help in other ways. I told him the best time, and we walked down King thing he could do is keep on beStreet to Sermet’s, a favorite for both of us and a huge supporter of ing himself and be a barometer of what the community needs and live jazz. It was a delightful time. We talk- wants with regard to live jazz. So, I guess we’ll have to keep on ed about musicians, old Charlesgoing to lunch. ton, the recent upswing in popularity of jazz here, my trumpet playing and his drumming. Please see JAZZ, Page 11E Since I found my old school band horn, people have been urging me BEN WILLIAMS to play again, but I probably won’t. Alan, however, never put down the Even in repose, Quentin Baxter’s sticks and brushes and is looking drum kit seems to exude a to take lessons and get better. mystical energy. The outer ply We got to talking about how good of the drums’ shell is made Ron sounded at McCrady’s. Turns of figured olive ash burl, the out, he, 75, and Ron, 74, knew each fittings brass and the hoops other in high school and they hung African bubinga.
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Quentin, Herb and me
This sign is on the front door of Vickery’s Bar and Grill downtown.
Homage to July 4 and Vickery’s Thumbs Up
The Fourth of July in the Lowcountry is second to none. Well, maybe second to what they do in Boston each year with the televised, symphonic performance of the “1812 Overture,” synced up with firing cannons. That’s hard to beat. But as for the Lowcountry, the Fourth means so many boats in Charleston Harbor, patriotic events at Patriots Point, fireworks at the RiverDogs game and our many beaches, and that’s just the tip of what would be a rapidly melting iceberg in this summer heat. As a child, Brittlebank Park was always the place to be on the Fourth, or perhaps eating hot dogs and hamburgers in a neighbor’s backyard. By the way, is anyone else upset that it is illegal these days to buy bottle rockets in South Carolina? Those used to be my favorite item at the fireworks stand. Then again, when I remember some of the stupid things my friends and I used to do with those flying explosives, I can understand why they’re no
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lunches at Vickery’s had become almost a bimonthly tradition and I’ll miss having them there. And I already miss Vickery’s, overall. For 18 years, the restaurant and bar was a primary meeting place for drinks or dinner, and a place that virtually everyone knew and liked. There’s probably not a moment of my life for the last two decades that longer available. I can’t relate back in some Regardless, every Fourth manner to an experience of July we celebrate what is essentially America’s seces- at Vickery’s. Vickery’s used to have one of my favorite sion from Great Britain, in the cradle of Southern seces- calamari dishes in town, or sion. And this year, as every “Southern fried squid,” and in addition to its quality and year, it was a hoot. affordable menu, the relaxed Thumbs Down vibe was always familiar The week before Vickery’s and inviting. Not being a big outdoors guy, Vickery’s was downtown closed, I had one of the few places I could lunch there twice. Once always be persuaded to was with good friend and dine on the patio, under the author Kirkpatrick Sale, who, speaking of the Fourth shady trees and so long as it wasn’t 90 degrees. The ownof July, is one of the world’s ers say they plan to reopen leading advocates of modelsewhere, but there will ern-day secession. “Kirk,” as his friends call him, used always be something special about the Beaufain Street loto work for The Nation cation. Farewell to what was magazine and The New unquestionably a Charleston York Times, but now lives institution. in Mount Pleasant. Our
Alan’s favorite drummers are Max Roach, Joe Morello and Quentin Baxter. Pretty lofty company for Charleston native Quentin, but Alan likes his playing that much. He’s not alone. At the CJO Conductor’s Choice concert May 22, Quentin had a 10-minute solo in Tommy Gill’s arrangement of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” that people are still talking about. (Nobody in music circles around here can remember ever hearing a drum solo in any version of “Rhapsody.) Alan said at lunch that day it was some of the best drumming he had ever heard; and he’s heard them all. One night at Charleston Grill, where Quentin is musical director, we were talking between sets about our ongoing explorations into a Charleston sound. He’s been revisiting his magnum opus, a 15-year work in progress whose working title is
“Gullah Suite,” and he said he’s looking to further refine his knowledge of his family, his home group (AfricanAmerican) and his place (Southeastern United States). He also revealed that there’s some Native American heritage in his family in Dorchester County and he wants to know more about the overall intermingling between Lowcountry Africans and Native Americans. I suggested we get together with my friend and colleague, Herb Frazier, former Post and Courier reporter, who is expert in Gullah history and diaspora and maroon societies such as the Florida Seminoles. Quentin took me up on it, so Herb and I went to his house last week to talk about the subject. Supplementing the discussion were materials Herb had brought along that included books, articles and recordings he thought would be helpful in Quentin’s quest. We got a lot done, in part because we had worked together on a project before.
We already had a rapport. In March 2008, Quentin and I co-produced a record he also engineered called “Seeking,” a live recording from a concert I produced in tribute to the work of painter Jonathan Green. On that CD is a traditional Mende song from Sierra Leone, West Africa, an area from which many enslaved Africans here came from. Herb’s research led him to a residual of the song as sung in coastal Georgia some years ago. He subsequently shared it with me. In January 2008, I commissioned Charlton Singleton to do a modern jazz interpretation of the Mende song and to put a band together to perform it. It was a natural for the Seeking concert. The meeting last week is poised to emerge as the impetus of the next major step in defining the Charleston sound. Quentin was elated and energized by what we went over and, I’m sure, what he learned will be part of the bedrock of his music from now on.
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Miss Chris pulls items out of your closet and suggests other options. Call her at 843-530-7548.
Miss Chris can organize your closet and rework your wardrobe
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’ve always thought that having a stylist was one of those things that only celebrities needed. But that was before I met Miss Chris. I found out about her through a friend who handed me her business card. Putting a modern spin on the whole idea of being a personal shopper, she shops your closet and styles outfits from pieces you already own. It’s so ingenious (especially in this economy), I wish I’d thought of it myself. So I made an appointment, and one day last week Miss Chris came out to my place for a total reboot of my closet which, truthfully, kind of needed it. Between writing freelance and a retail gig where I can get by in jeans and a T-shirt, I had become a little lazy in some of my wardrobe choices. As she was setting up a rolling rack in my living room, we talked briefly about her background as a model living in Paris and working with stylists. I looked on enviously because her outfit — fitted cargo pants rolled
boring. When she paired it with a blousy, Mexicanembroidered tunic, I wasn’t sure about it, but she advised tucking the shirt in, which made the whole look a lot more high-end and chic. Part of her style philosophy involves the rule of “three pieces.” They’re basically elements that really to the ankle, long lightweight finish an outfit: a cute shoe, jewelry and a layering piece cardigan, tucked in tank (sweater, jacket). top and black ballet flats — Miss Chris also encourachieved the perfect balance of casual yet pulled together ages her clients to have a staple piece. Like Jackie O. that I aspire to. with her oversize sunglasses. For the next hour, Miss Chris pulled items out of my It’s something that sets you closet, asking what I’d wear apart from the rest of the with them. Then she’d sug- fashion pack. As Miss Chris says, this is, “your statement gest other options, putting that people will notice or a complete outfit together with shoes and accessories. comment about.” Other advice includes: Add What was interesting is that she started to make me some color, pay attention to details, find a good tailor, consider different ways of wearing clothes, and some- make sure you have a fulllength mirror and get rid of times through the simplest the clutter. change. At the end of the hour, I For example, she pulled had 10 “new” outfits. out a full, slightly above Miss Chris can be reached the knee skirt in aqua. In at 530-7548. She gives stuthe past, I’ve usually worn dent discounts, and the first it with a tank top and flat hour is free. sandals. Admittedly a little
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Williams and Flint make moves at Robert Lange Studios
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obert Lange Studios upcoming exhibit “Still : Moving” features the work of the contemporary landscape artist Charles Williams and cityscape painter Joshua Flint. The artists’ styles both compliment and contrast each other. Contemporary landscape painter Williams often paints Lowcountry marshscapes that “drip” with the artist’s combination of traditional and modern. Flint’s cityscapes are typically composed of contrasting colors on dreamlike building. “Both artists’ works capture, in their peaceful views, how simple life could be and translate this feeling into idyllic paintings,” says gallery director Megan Lange.
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Charles Williams, painting in his studio. “ ‘Still : Moving’ is a stunning and engaging body of paintings that chronicle the motion and stillness found in both city life and nature,” she said. “There is something about the history of Charleston that makes me excited to capture it on canvas,” says Flint. “The cornices decorating storefronts, the arches and doors, and the way some buildings will lean up against each other, all tell a story.” One notable piece in Flint’s collection is “Legacy,” a brown and gray depiction of the his-
toric property at 1 Broad Street, in which he seems to have succeeded in capturing a moment in the city’s history. Williams’ work has been described as a contemporary update on the traditional American landscape. “The horizontal line of a landscape painting can create a thoughtful and sensitive moment,” says Williams. “And the drips along the bottom of my work signify the freedom I feel while painting nature.” Please see ARTS, Page 15E
“Synchronicity,” by Joshua Flint. JOSHUA FLINT
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Brantley Gilbert BY MATTHEW GODBEY
Charleston’s music scene is in good Co.
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Brantley Gilbert Saturday at The Windjammer
There’s no question that Brantley Gilbert’s music is a direct influence of his upbringing. Having grown up in a small, rural town just outside of Athens, Ga., Gilbert was nestled between the life of a true country song and the echoes of a thriving rock scene that boomed just minutes away. The location wasn’t lost on Gilbert, although, for a time, it seemed it might have been. Gilbert had long enjoyed playing the occasional acoustic set to family and friends around town but had never considered a career on stage until a near-fatal car accident in 2005 left Gilbert fighting for his life. After a remarkable recovery, Gilbert returned home with a new lease on life and a determined attitude to follow his dreams no matter how great the risks or fears might be. Gilbert started a band and hit the streets of Nashville where he found work as a songwriter collaborating with the likes of Jason Aldean and Colt Ford. It wasn’t long before Nashville-based label Average Joe’s Entertainment signed Gilbert and put the budding musician in the studio to record his first album “A Modern Day Prodigal Son” in 2009. Gilbert’s latest album “Halfway To Heaven” features the single “Kick It In the Sticks,” which has helped Gilbert’s Myspace page receive 25,000 daily listeners and earn the No. 1 spot on Myspace Music Charts for both country and Southern rock. See him Saturday at The Windjammer, The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms. Ticket are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the show. Visit www.brantleygilbert.com.
The Builders, The Butchers and Peter Wolf Crier Tonight at The Pour House
Catch a jam-packed show tonight at The Pour House. Headlining the bill is the Heartless Bastards. It seems
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Catch Co. July 12 at 52.5 Records and July 30 at The Music Farm with Sleepy Eye Giant & Firework Show. BY PAUL PAVLICH
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fter a tour with Band of Horses in Colorado, a performance at the South by Southwest Festival in Texas, and a new EP recording on Fat Possum Records, it’s safe to say that local rock quartet, Company, has had a busy year in 2010. Company, known locally as Co., has been playing music in the Charleston area since 2006. Singer Brian Hannon and drummer Kelly Grant attended high school at the Fine Arts Center in Greenville. They went to different colleges, but reunited in Charleston three years later. After talking at a show, the two started playing music, recruiting friend and fellow musician Matthew Royse on bass and Hannon’s neighbor, T.J. Ave-Lallemant, on guitar. The resulting sound is reminiscent of early ’90s alt-rock and contempo-
more info COMPANY: Brian Hannon (guitar/vocals), Kelly Grant (drums), Matthew Royse (bass), T.J. Ave-Lallemant (guitar) ORIGINALLY FROM: Greenville (Hannon and Grant), Sumter (Royse), St. Louis, Mo. (Ave-Lallemant). WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/comusic. SEE THEM NEXT: July 12 at 52.5 Records & July 30 at The Music Farm with Sleepy Eye Giant & Firework Show.
rary indie music. After Company signed up as an impromptu opener at the Music Farm a few months ago, things started happening. Long story short, the show resulted in a small tour with Band of Horses, and progressed into an EP recorded at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville that will be released later this year. Company has two upcoming shows scheduled. On July 12, the group will play a soft set at 52.5 Records on King Street. July 30 will bring them to The Music Farm, with Sleepy Eye Giant and Firework Show, two other
rising stars in the Charleston music circuit. Charleston Scene caught up with singer Brian Hannon to hear about Company. Q: Where did the name come from? A: Interesting development. It started off ‘Ko.’ It’s a symbol in a religious text, the I Ching. A close English translation would be “revolution,” in a political sense. People started to call us “Knock-Out” which is not very cool. We decided to go with Company. Ben Bridwell from Band of Horses solidified the name. Q: Tell me about the
shows with Band of Horses. A: We went to Colorado with them in March. They were the biggest shows that we ever played. Then we went to Texas for South by Southwest, which was a huge experience. Certainly those are the most memorable shows, but I also like playing house shows to crowds of 10 people here in Charleston. Those are still really important as well. Q: What’s next for Company? A: The label is working on a booking agent for us, so we’re kind of waiting to get a real tour going. The biggest thing right now is the Music Farm show (on July 30). That’s our first time headlining the Music Farm, so I’d love for people to come out. I’ve got a few free copies of the new unmastered EP that will be handed out, and we’re doing the show for as cheap as we can make it. Everyone should come ... listen to me sing.
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“Mountain.” They will perform tonight at The a bit ironic that the band calling itself Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., that hails from the state nicknamed with The Builders and The Butchers “The Heart of It All,” but this Ohio and Peter Wolf Crier. Tickets are $12 quartet is anything but heartless. in advance, $15 at the door and are Sharing the same home-state and available online at www.etix.com or at label as the popular garage-blues band the door. The Black Keys, the Cincinnati band Doors open at 9 p.m., show starts at is quickly becoming a critic favorite of 10. Visit www.charlestonpourhouse. the garage genre; having been on the com or call 571-4343 for more infortips of tongues and pens alike since its mation. debut “Stairs and Elevators” was released on Fat Possum Records in 2005. Josh Roberts and The Hinges The band first caught the attention Friday at Home Team BBQ of The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney afColumbia’s Josh Roberts and The ter singer and guitarist Erika WennerHinges explode with the fury of a strom slipped him a demo in 2004. powder keg packed with the sounds Carney passed it along to Fat Possum and the band was in the studio a of Americana, blues, rock and soulful psychedelia as its shrapnel. few months later. The concoction is a lethal one, caWith a gritty musical style and pable of slicing straight to the core of sleepy melodies that pulse with salty any listener. significance and affects you in a way Roberts is tragically underrated for you never thought music with such his exceptional songwriting, enthusisimple instrumentation could, the astic, almost spastic, presentation and band reminds one of a mix between Yeah Yeah Yeahs and a very exhausted masterful guitar skills. Roberts combines the oddities of Cold War Kids. Les Claypool and Frank Zappa with The band recently completed a the passion of Jimi Hendrix and the North American tour with Wolfraucous, Southern soul of Patterson mother and are now in the midst of Hood (Drive-By Truckers) to create a headlining tour marking the last one imaginative character. tour behind the band’s latest album
Josh Roberts and The Hinges will perform Friday at Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, 1205 Ashley River Road. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 2257427 or visit www.hometeambbq. com.
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One of the pieces for the show is of the mid-evening light dancing on the surface of water; the horizon line fades into a soft blue sky, which is reYarn flected in the water below. “The piece captures the Tuesday at The Pour House movement of water to such an A country/Americana band from extent, and with the addition Brooklyn might seem a bit odd, but of Williams’ signature drips, it for Brooklyn-based septet Yarn, it appears it will spill out onto the makes perfect sense. wall below,” says Lange. “Each Almost anywhere else Yarn might be work demonstrates an act of pigeon-holed as just another country restraint on the artists’ part, band or lost in the masses of Ameriwhere they must walk away cana bands. leaving the focal instant of the In New York, however, Yarn’s roots- piece to stand within the imrock and country style is more propressionistic moment of what is gressive than familiar. being painted.” It’s not just Yarn’s location that sets The exhibition will be on disthe band apart. The music nestles play July 12-Aug. 12. itself into significance through sing-aAlso, patrons are invited to long choruses and superior musician- visit the gallery at 5:30-8:30 ship that wanders from Appalachiap.m. July 16 for the Charleston style and toe-tapping bluegrass to Fine Art Dealers’ Palette and backwoods blues. Palate Stroll. Yarn will perform Tuesday at The The gallery will be partnered Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., with Social Restaurant and with Amelia’s Mechanics. Tickets are Wine Bar. Contact the gallery $8 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. for ticket information. Visit www.charlestonpourhouse. Visit www.robertlangestucom or call 571-4343 for information. dios.com or call 805-8052.
2011 Artist Fellowship Recipients
The South Carolina Arts Commission Board has approved the panel’s selections for the 2011 Individual Artist Fellowship Awards and is presenting awards of $5,000 to four South Carolina artists in the categories of poetry, prose, playwriting and acting. Three of the four recipients are from Charleston. This year’s fellows are: Charlestonians Barbara G.S. Hagerty for poetry; Rodney Lee Rogers for playwriting; Sharon Graci for acting; and Richland County’s Ed Madden for prose. “It is rewarding to honor the work of artists who are central to the creative community in our state,” said S.C. Arts Commission Executive Director Ken May. “We’re fortunate to have funds to award this year, thanks to the generous contribution from the South Carolina Arts Foundation, and we’re pleased to offer those resources to our artist fellows who can use them to advance their careers.” Visit www.SouthCarolinaArts. com or call 803-734-8696.
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Jack of Knives
(Independent) Local acoustic quartet The Bushels have been showing the Lowcountry their own brand of acoustic music for awhile now, most notably during the band’s weekly hoedown at Seel’s on Sullivan’s every Wednesday evening. While Mal Jones, Guilds Hollowell, and Jim and Whitt Algar embody the typical bluegrass fourpiece that consists of acoustic guitar, upright bass, banjo and mandolin, the music of The Bushels is anything but typical. On the band’s new seven-song studio album, “Wood & Steel,” the boys come out swinging with a harmonica solo at the beginning of the first track, “Cheap Beer Bar Brand Blues,” that would make the guys in Blackfoot proud. Lively numbers, such as “Kon Let’s Dance” and “Dust Me Off” make up the majority of the album. There are a couple of slower tunes, such as the mournful “Someday” and the bluesinfused “Ain’t Gon Be Troubled.” The scorching “Train Called Love” is probably the CD’s best track, but that’s saying a lot on a short but sweet CD that is good from beginning to end. KEY TRACKS: “Kon Let’s Dance,” “Someday,” “Train Called Love”
(Independent) Trying to nail down the exact style of music played by the local band Jack of Knives is an exercise in futility. Sure, there’s a hard rock edge to just about every song on “Pretty Little Things,” the band’s new CD, but simply calling it hard rock would be doing the music an injustice. Elements of blues, jazz and punk also pop up without warning on many of the tracks, making for a wild and unpredictable ride through the dozen tracks on the album. While some might find some of the material a bit too experimental, in reality tracks such as “The End” and “Spies” reward the listener with challenging changes and melodies. Band members C. Dodson, Nick Jenkins and Khalid Smalls are obviously having fun here, and great tracks such as “Fast Ace,” “Money,” and the jazzy instrumental “Thunder” relay that feeling. Jack of Knives might not agree with folks more accustomed to what passes for mainstream music these days, but for those looking for something a bit off the beaten path, “Pretty Little Things” is an interesting journey. KEY TRACKS: “7+11,” “Fast Ace,” “Money”
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(Shout!Factory) Sure, these days vampires might be all the rage, what with the success of the “Twilight” series and HBO’s “True Blood,” but two decades ago the band Concrete Blonde proved itself way ahead of the trends when it released “Bloodletting.” Led by the sultry voice of lead singer Johnette Napolitano, “Bloodletting” remains Concrete Blonde’s bestselling release, largely due to its gothic and vampire themes, as well as the commercial radio success of the single “Joey.” The album features guest appearances by both Wall of Voodoo’s Andy Prieboy and R.E.M.’s Peter Buck, and still sounds surprisingly timely, given its age. In addition to great album tracks such as “Joey,” “Bloodletting (The Vampire Song),” and “The Sky is a Poisonous Garden,” the newly remastered album features bonus tracks that include a previously unreleased French-language version of the album’s title track, “I Want You,” the long-unavailable B-side for the single “Joey,” and live versions of “The Sky is a Poisonous Garden” and “Tomorrow, Wendy.” If you’re a longtime fan, let this reissue take you back.” If you’re a teenage member of Team Edward, then check out a great vampire-themed rock album that, thankfully, wasn’t pillaged for the “Eclipse” soundtrack. KEY TRACKS: “Joey,” “Bloodletting (The Vampire Song),” “The Sky is a Poisonous Garden”
(Zoe) For those who still think of Rush as that quirky prog-rock band from Canada, consider this; according to the RIAA, Rush ranks third, just behind The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, in bands with the most consecutive gold and platinum albums. If that still doesn’t sway your opinion, then the best argument for the band’s greatness yet comes in the form of the film “Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage.” This documentary traces the history of a band that has done surprisingly little over the years to tell their own story, leaving their music to do most of the talking. Filmmakers Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn lovingly tell the story of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart, three guys who went from not being able to land a gig in their hometown of Toronto, to selling out stadiums around the world. “Beyond the Lighted Stage” features interviews with the band members, as well as fans from other notable bands, including Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins, and KISS’ Gene Simmons. The archival footage is plentiful, and the filmmakers manage to pack a lot of information into the film. The DVD edition features an extra hour and a half of previously unreleased footage that wasn’t included in the theatrical release, as well as a 12-page color booklet of rare and unreleased photos. For Rush fans, this film represents their favorite band finally getting some much-due respect. KEY SCENE: Learning why Neil Peart doesn’t do meet-and-greets.
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ALLUETTE’S JAZZ CAFE: 137 Calhoun St. 737-0090. TonightSat: Oscar River Trio, 9:30 p.m.; Mon-Fri: Calvin Taylor, 11:30.Wed and Sun: Abe White, 4 p.m. AROMAS: 50 N. Market St. 7239588. Thurs: David Higgins Band, free, 8 p.m. Fri-Sat: Cotton Blue, 7 p.m. ART’S BAR AND GRILL: 413 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 8493040. Tonight: Jeff Batman and Friends; Fri: Baby Fat; Sat: Kurly Wolf; Sun: Everett Bigbee; Mon: Open mic. ATLANTICVILLE RESTAURANT AND WINES: 2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-9452. Tue: Annie Boxell. AWENDAW GREEN: 4879 Hwy 17, North Awendaw. 452-1642. Wed: Chelse Lynn Lebate w/ Galen Kipar, Megan Jean and The KFB, free, 7 p.m. BAMBU: 604 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant. 284-8229. Sat. Henri Gates, 8:30 p.m. BANANA CABANA: 1130 Ocean Blvd., IOP. 886-4360. Tonight: Jeff Houts, 6 p.m.; Fri: Lowcountry Jukebox, 7 p.m.; Sat: Mark Shuler, 7 p.m.; Sun: Paul Jamisun; Mon: Skip Sullians, 6 p.m. Tues: Hunter Hill, 6 p.m.; Wed: Hugh Price, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Peter Ledbetter, 6 p.m. BLIND TIGER PUB: 38 Broad St. 577-0088. Tonight: Ed Meyer, 9 p.m. BLU RESTAURANT & BAR: 1 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-6658. Fri: Jay Miley, 8:30 p.m.; Sat: Rotie Salley, 2 p.m., Ryan Becknell, 8:30 p.m.; Sun: Mitch Wetherington Duo, 2 p.m. BOWEN’S ISLAND RESTAURANT: 1870 Bowen Islands Rd. Folly Island. 795-2757. Fri: Open Jam w/ Smoky and Steve & Co., 7 p.m. BUDDY ROES SHRIMP SHACK: 1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd. 388-5270. Tonight-Sat: Ronnie Johnson and Chris Clifton, 9 p.m.; Sun: Frank Royster, 8 p.m.; Wed: Jacob and Jason of Category 6 Band, 9 p.m. BUFFALO SOUTH: 1409 Folly Rd. 406-0888. Tonight: Team Trivia, 6 p.m. CHARLESTON GRILL: 224 King St. 577-4522. Tonight: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7 p.m.; Fri-Sat: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 8 p.m.; Sun: Bob Williams Duo, 7 p.m.; Mon-Wed: Quentin Baxter En-
The deadline for Night Life items is Tuesday at noon the week before the event or concert takes place. Items should be faxed to the newsroom at 937-5579 or e-mailed to clubs@postandcourier.com. Items submitted after the deadline will not be printed. For more information, call 937-5582. semble, 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 and Italian songs, 7 p.m. DAILY DOSE: 1622 Highland Ave., James Island. 795-1010. Tues: Reggae Bingo. DORCHESTER LANES: 10015 Dorchester Rd., Summerville. 376-2200. Fri-Sat: Control Freak; Mon and Wed: Karaoke w/ Rocky ; Tues: Acoustics w/ Brandon and Taylor. DUNLEAVY’S PUB: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 8839646. Sun: Carroll Brown, 8 p.m.; Tue: Carroll Brown w/ Bob Sachs and The Maniax, 7:30 p.m. EAST BAY MEETING HOUSE: 159 East Bay St. 723-3446. Mon: Monday Night Poetry and Open mic, 8 p.m. EVO PIZZERIA: 1075 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. 225-1796. Tonight: The Pulse Trio, 6:30 p.m. EYE LEVEL ART: 103 Spring St. 278 2374. Wed: Improve Music Night, $5, 8 p.m. FIERY RON’S SULLIVAN’S ISLAND: 2209 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-3131. Tonight: Yankee Slickers, $5, 10 p.m.; Fri: Fairy God Muthas, $5, 10 p.m.; Sat: Po Ridge, $5, 10 p.m.; Tues: Charlie Sayles and The Blues Disciples w/ Tony Fazio, 10 p.m.; Wed: Nite Ramble, 8:30 p.m.; Thurs: Guilt Ridden Troubadour, $5, 10 p.m. FIERY RON’S WEST ASHLEY: 1205 Ashley River Rd. 225-2278. Tonight: The Bushels, 9 p.m.; Fri: Josh Roberts and The Hinges, $5, 10:30 p.m.; Mon: Open mic, 8 p.m.; Tues: Blue, 9 p.m.; Wed: Lowcountry Blues Club, 7 p.m.;
Thurs: Bluestone Ramblers, 9 p.m. FISH RESTAURANT: 442 King St. 722-3474. Tonight: Elise Testone, 7 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. HALLS CHOPHOUSE: 434 King St. 797-0090. Fri-Sat: Anthony Owens, 7 p.m.; Sun-Wed: Anthony Owens, 6:30 p.m. HALLIGAN’S RESTAURANT AND BAR: 3025 Ashley Towne Center, Suite 201. 225-4347. Tonight: Trivia and Karaoke, 8 p.m. HENRY’S BAR & RESTAURANT: 54 N. Market St. 723-4363. Tues: Tidal Jive, 10 p.m. THE HARBOR GRILLE: 360 Concord St. 853-5752. Tonight: Paper Cut Massacre; Sat: Overdrive; Tue: Big Hit and the Baby Kit; Wed: DJ Argento. JIMMY’S: 431 St. James Ave., Goose Creek. 553-8766. Tues: Chris Sullivan. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 337 King St. 805-5020. Wed: Trivia, 10 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1175 Folly Rd., James Island. 225-6996. Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1119 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 881-8734. Tues: Trivia, 9 p.m.; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 800 N. Main St., Summerville. 875-6998. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley 766-5292. Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KING STREET GRILLE: Fri: Patio Party, 6 p.m. KUDU COFFEE: 4 Vanderhorst St. 853-7186. Tonight: Leah Suarez; Sat: The V-Tones; Thurs: Chelsea Lynn Lebate. 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: Mitch Wetherington, 6 p.m. LOCO JOE’S FOOD & SPIRITS: 1115 Miles Rd., Summerville. 8212946. Wed: Karaoke, 8 p.m. MAD RIVER BAR & GRILLE: 32 N. Market St. 723-0032. Tues: Trivia Tournament, 8 p.m.
MANNY’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE: 1608 Old Towne Rd. 7633908. Wed. Ted Mckee, 6 p.m. MERCATO RESTAURANT: 102 N. Market St. 722-6393. Tonight: Ann Caldwell w/ LooseFit, 6 p.m.; Fri: Ann Caldwell, 8 p.m.; Sat: Gerald Gregory, 6 p.m., Robert Lewis Trio, 8 p.m.; Sun: Jordan Gravel, 6 p.m.; Mon: Leah Suarez Jazz Trio, 6 p.m.; Tues: The Frank Duvall Instrumental Jazz Trio, 6 p.m.; Wed: Cameron’s Trio, 6 p.m. MOJO’S CLUB AND CIGAR BAR: 945 Bacons Bridge Rd. 8755099. Mon: Shag. MORGAN CREEK GRILL: 80 41st Ave. IOP. 886-8980. Fri: Jeff Liberty; Sat: Rene Russell w/ Coleman; Sun: Louis Dixson Duo; Tues: Rene Russell on Palmetto Breeze Cruise, 6 p.m. MUSIC FARM: 32 Ann St. 5776989. Sat: Pink Floydian Slip w/ Spiderwebs: A Tribute to No Doubt, $10, 8 p.m.; Tues: Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros and We Are Each Other w/Aaron Embry, $15-18, 8 p.m. OASIS BAR AND GRILL: 778 Folly Rd., James Island. Fri: Skidder Hill, 5 p.m.; Sat: Rick Willis and The Beat Funkels, Free, 9 p.m.; Wed: Final Approach, 5:30 p.m., Karaoke, 9 p.m. O’BRION’S PUB AND GRILLE: 520 Folly Rd., James Island. Sat: John Cusatis, 8:30 p.m. O’MALLEY’S: 549 King St. 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. PAUL’Z: 1739 Maybank Hwy., Charleston. 442-4480. Tonight: Joe Clarke Quartet, 7 p.m. PELICAN’S NEST: 3772 Seabrook Island Rd., Seabrook Island. 768-2500. Fri: Two 3 Ways, 5 p.m.; Sat: Calvin Taylor, 5 p.m. PENACHIOS FINE DINING & LOUNGE: 2447 Ashley River Rd. 402-9640. Thurs: Debbie Prine, 9 p.m. PLANET FOLLYWOOD: 32 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-7380. Sun: Kevin Church. POE’S TAVERN: 2210 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island. 883-0083. Tonight: Henri Gates, 7 p.m.; Sun: Elise Testone Duo, 6 p.m. THE POUR HOUSE: 1977 Maybank Highway. 571-4343.
Tonight: All-In Entertainment Presents: Heartless Bastards, $1215, 9 p.m.; Fri: Dangermuffin, $10, 9 p.m.; Sat: Jenny Owen Youngs, $5, 5 p.m., Same As It Ever Was, $10-12, 9 p.m.; Sun: Roots Reggae, Free, 5:30 p.m., Miss Tess and The Bon Ton Parade, Free, 8 p.m.; Mon: Jackass Flats, Free, 9 p.m.; Tues: Reckoning: Acoustic Dead, Free, 5 p.m., Yarn, $8, 9 p.m.; Wed: The Incredible Sandwich, 9 p.m.; Thurs: George McConnell and The Nonchalants, $8-10, 9 p.m. RED DRUM GASTROPUB: 803 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 8490313. Wed: Triple Lindy, 9 p.m. RITA’S: 2 Center St., Folly Beach. 633-5330. Tonight: Beetles at the Beach, 7:30 p.m.; Fri: Jesse Britchard, 7:30 p.m.; Sat: Landy Acoustic, 7:30 p.m. THE ROCK LOUNGE: 1662 Savannah Hwy. 225-2200. Fri: The Eighty-Six’s, 8 p.m.; Sat: Momma and The Redemption Band, 8 p.m. SAND DOLLAR: 7 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-9498. Fri-Sun: Hed Shop Boys. SEEL’S OFF THE HOOK: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island, 8835030: Fri and Sat: DJ C.Nile, 10 p.m.; Wed: The Bushels, 7 p.m. SEE WEE: 4808 Hwy. 17 N, Awendaw. 928-3609. Sat: Sweet Grass Band, 6 p.m. SODA WATER GRILL: 1960 Riviera Drive, Mt. Pleasant. 3880309. Sat: Karaoke, 9:30 p.m. Tues: Open mic w/ Danny Wright, 7 p.m. SOUTHERN BREWERY AND SMOKEHOUSE: 161 East Bay St. 577-7188. Tonight: Salsa Night, 10 p.m.; Fri: Common Ground, 9:30 p.m.; Sat: Melted Velvet, 10:30 p.m.; Thurs: Salsa Night, 10 p.m SPANKY BOTTOMS: 570 College Park Rd. 553-0834. Fri-Sat and Wed: Karaoke w/ Debbie Prine, 8 p.m. SUNFIRE GRILL & BISTRO: 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 7660223. Tonight: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m.; Fri: Summers and Al, 6 p.m.; Sat; Adele and Bob Tobin, 6:30 p.m.; Mon: Singer and Songwriter Night, 8 p.m.; Thurs: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m. THE SWAMP FOX AT THE FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: 387 King St. 724-8888. Fri-Sat: Pianist Bill Howland 6 p.m. TATTOOED MOOSE: 1137 Mor-
rison Dr. 277-2990. Sun: Jason and The Juggernauts, $3, 10 p.m. THIRSTY TURTLE II: 1158 College Park Rd., Summerville. 8519828. 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. TOAST: 155 Meeting St. 5340043. 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. 556-2378. Tonight: Trivia; Mon: Open mic; Tues: Karaoke. VILLAGE TAVERN: 1055 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. 884-6311. Tonight: With His Blood, 9 p.m.; Sat: Hooded Eagle, 9 p.m. VOODOO: 15 Magnolia Rd. 769-0228. Gradual Lean Free, 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: The Will; Sat: DJ DDL; Sun: Plane Jane; 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: The Design; Sat: Soul Captive; Sun: David Dunning; Tues: Trivia; Wed: Jamisun; Thurs: Plan Jane. WILD WING NORTH CHARLESTON: 7618 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. 818-9464. Tonight: Ed Miller Karaoke; Fri: Plane Jane; Sat: Appetite for Destruction; Sun: Matt Jordan; Mon: Trivia; Tues: The Diesel Brothers; Wed: Rotie and Morgan of Soulfish; Thurs: Ed Miller Karaoke. THE WINDJAMMER: 1008 Ocean Blvd., IOP. 886-8596. Tonight: Bulletboys, $7, 9 p.m.; Fri: The Blue Dogs, $10-12, 9 p.m.; Sat: Brantley Gilbert, $10-12, 9 p.m.; Sun: Dave Landeo Band, 3 p.m.; Thurs: 40oz To Freedom, $5, 9 p.m. WOLFTRACK BAR AND GRILL: 1807 Parsonage Rd. 768-0853. Sat: Hwy. 17 Blues Band.
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The Tattooed Moose Inked with beer herds and sandwich Nirvana
LEROY BURNELL/STAFF
restaurant review CUISINE: American /Sandwiches CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite PHONE: 277-2990 LOCATION: 1137 Morrison Dr., Charleston FOOD: ★★★½ ATMOSPHERE: ★★★½ SERVICE: ★★★½ PRICE: $ COSTS: Appetizers $4-$7.25, salads $2.95-$7.50, sandwiches
BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI
$7.50-up, house specialty sandwiches $7.95-$13.50, dessert $4, beverages $1.25-$3.50, beer (cans and bottles) $2-$8, craft brews $4-$10, drafts $2.50-$7, market price for craft buckets, craft tap. Sunday brunch $4.50$6. Brunch drink specials and bottomless King Bean coffee $2. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Limited. BAR: Full-service bar; beer dominates selections.
HOURS: 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. daily. Kitchen open until 1 a.m. Sunday brunch 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Happy Hour 4-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. DECIBEL LEVEL: Varies. PARKING: Street parking and side lot. OTHER: www.tattooedmoose. com, Facebook, live music, special events, buckets of Moosehead, locally baked breads, Boars Head deli meats, late night kitchen.
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tuffed, literally and figuratively! With the tidy work of taxidermists showcased on the walls and the seven-step program to create your own sandwich, the Tattooed Moose provides equal measure of funk and fullness. Jennifer and Michael Kulick, of Voodoo Tiki Lounge and the late, departed Marie Laveau’s, acquired Kitty’s Fine Foods in late winter. They took the place down to the studs and lovingly reconstructed a neighborhood bar and deli with immediate patina. The feline ceramics and Siamese cats of Miss Kitty Proctor’s meat-andthree era have been curated for future generations. The signature moose
Please see MOOSE, Page 19E
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MOOSE From Page 18E
the architecture of a sandwich and guide you through all the elements of proper head is front and center over the bar: Maintaining a construction, right down to watchful and wandering eye the basics of quality breads over patrons and staff alike. and meat. This will cost you $7.50. For additional charges The modern-day back (.50-$1) you can add artibar trophies of single malt chokes, apple-wood smoked Scotch and small-batch bourbon are the real deal at bacon, more meat, more the Moose: ducklings, trout, cheese. But the stable of traditional the mythical jackalope and vegetables and condiments, even a shotgun that may along with Boar’s Head have brought one or all of meats and cheeses and them down. They are all wrangled for your pleasure, grilled portabellas (for those who prefer meatless), there whether you are tossing back cheap shots and beer or is abundance. Create your own special, nursing a Lindemans Kriek Lambic ($10) or Youngs DBL drop it in the box (along with your e-mail) and if it Chocolate Stout ($8). is selected as the sandwich The Tattooed Moose has special of the week, you get sprung up in the gentrified one free. Neck section of “northern” Sandwich specials reprise Charleston and has quickly the duck club ($13.50), been embraced by bikers and barristers, pub crawlers honor the Southside of Chicago with an Italian hero, and programmers, editors ($8.50), include a deli classic and event planners, longReuben ($7.95) and a roasted shoremen and longneck “Chokin’ chicken” for $7.95. lovers. The Moose burger ($8) This is not a bar for cockis an 8-ounce patty classic tail revolutionaries. It is with lettuce, tomato, cheese, one for those who prefer bacon, and onion; gilded video games over filtered with garlic aioli and finished vodkas; PBR ($2) alongside Stone Ruination IPA ($7): a with “special sauce.” The duck club ($13.50) is game of Yahtzee with their a cardiologists nightmare: Yuengling ($3). It is for those who take no offense at Duck confited (cooked in its own fat), topped with apple“We don’t serve girls here. wood smoked pork fat, You’ll have to bring your that would be bacon, some own.” Whether you come for brews, brunch or the late smoked Cheddar cheese and night bands, this quirky pub a lick of aioli, finished with a healthy topping of letfeels snug. tuce, tomato, and red onion. The Kulick’s understand
Two-fisted, carnal pleasure; melding succulence with the slippery salt of satisfaction. That left-over confit duck fat does right by the fries ($4) served with a side of the garlic-spiked, house-made mayonnaise with just the right hit of lemon. Buffalo wings (12 for $7.25) get the classic preparation that made them an edible icon of Upstate New York. Salads prevail ($2.95, $7.50); honoring the current wisdom that men are from bacon and women are from salad. Save room for Jen’s chocolate and cinnamon bread pudding ($4), an unctuous marriage of bread, bittersweet chocolate, vanilla custard sauce and cinnamon. Each bite runs with a rivulet of chocolate, warming cinnamon, soft bread and creamy vanilla elixir. It might be better than the duck club! Those hand-cut fries can be had with sausage gravy ($4.50) during Sunday brunch ($4.50) along with the Elvis ($6) combining the King’s classic flavor trifecta of peanut butter, banana and bacon. Down Jen’s famous Bloody with the original “Skewer” ($9) and bless the food gods in the Kulick’s DNA that enables them to provide conviviality, community and conversation through a balance beam of beer and Boar’s Head.
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One man’s search for the best burgers in Charleston BY ROB YOUNG
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WENDY MOGUL
The burgers at Johnny’s Olde Village Grill & Spirits are a work of art.
The South Carolina hamburger at Sesame Burgers and Beer.
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WENDY MOGUL
A burger at 39 Rue De Jean
y father calls them Old Fashions, or Old Timeys, and they’re labeled the same at his restaurant, a small outpost called the DaNite in a small town a few hours north of here. That’s pronounced Day-Night, in case you needed that cleared up, and it’s not that hard to get to. Just cut up I-95 until you hit the state line, then keep going. You’ll find it in the eastern pinelands of North Carolina, where he’s made his living scaring up cheese biscuit breakfasts, meat-and-two lunch plates and fried trout dinners. But it’s his almighty burgers — Hallelujah, praise be the Old Fashions, those hand-pattied, quarter-pound, straight-from-thegrease-griddle, and laid-out-on-bigsquares-of-wax-paper, two-fisters — that keep the crowds coming back. So, when somebody asks me, hey, what’s your favorite burger, it’s an Rob Young easy answer. For the most part. It’s old news, really: The humble burger bound from the backyard many years ago, retrofitted for everyday eateries and fancy schmancy, white-tablecloth restaurants. Order one however you want it, any cut, at any temperature, with any garnishing. It’s just a matter of saying please, or pretty please, with basil mayonnaise on top. But then, you never really get over your first love, do you? It’s sort of like “Quantum Leap,” the old NBC series: Maybe, just maybe, that next burger will be the burger that gets you home. Which doesn’t mean you can’t be converted. Like any child of the countryside, one can be, and one has been, wooed by the French seductress ensconced at 39 Rue de Jean. The brasserie’s wickedly wonderful burger checks in at 10 ounces, the meat ground in-house and crowned with your choice of three cheeses: the French Roquefort, sharp and smoky; the Swiss Gruyere, milder and nutty; or cheddar, the English expatriate from the village of the same name. And, yes, like the semicolon, it is a high-falutin creation, girdled by a disc of red onion, and delivered with a side of pomme frites. Cooked to order (I’ll take mine medium rare, please), juice seeps into the bun, occasionally puddling on the plate, which in my mind is an admirable thing. Not too far, just down the road, the Palmetto Cafe offers a sun-speckled setting on the main floor of the Charleston Place Hotel. That, and a burger to rival Rue’s, the recipe imported from a sister property called the 21 Club, an old-school speakeasy in Manhattan. The burger ($30 in New York, not as much in Charleston) is concocted with fresh thyme and duck
fat — duck fat! — to keep the meat from drying out. It’s a fine slab, remarkable even. And to think, once it was considered heresy to dribble ketchup onto a burger. Of course, Casey Glowacki dresses up his burgers with more than tomato concentrate at his burgeoning burger domain, Sesame Burgers & Beer. He plops grilled zucchini and pepper jack cheese onto the “Arizona” burger; portobello mushrooms and goat cheese spread on “The Gourmet”; grilled pineapple and ham on the “Hawaiian”; and house-made pimiento cheese onto his state specialty “South Carolina” burgers. Same goes for Mozzo, the Mount Pleasant deli, and a newer contender for title of, ahem, burger king. Mozzo wields pimiento cheese, chipotle mayo and guacamole on top of its Southern burger, a “smoky, hot and sassy” treat. But it really drops the hammer with the Bourzy burger, draped in creamy Boursin cheese and sweet, caramelized onions. This is some kinda good. Only, my tastes largely tend toward the minimal, the aesthetic stamped between a pair of fresh Sunbeam buns. Back at my dad’s place, “X” always marked the spot, the letter being the restaurant’s short-order designation for a cheeseburger all the way: just mustard, chili and chopped onions. Simplicity can soothe the belly. Fischer’s Sports Pub & Grill on Seabrook Island can back me up, providing a luscious patty melt, which theoretically may not qualify as a hamburger. But it is every bit as good, and simple, the fresh ground beef and grilled onions sheltered by gooey cheddar cheese on buttered toast. But for my de facto, griddle top go-to, my preferred haunts are but two: the grill at the James Island Municipal Golf Course, and Johnny’s Olde Village Grill & Spirits. Both serve up hand-formed patties: thick, imperfect and gosh-darn great. Sit at the counter long enough and you’ll need a change of shirt, lest you prefer to wear one soaked with smoke. Of course, occasionally their burgers are so impressive, you just might. But still, for all their wonder, these are not the burgers of my adolescence or of my homecomings or my fevered dreams. Those have kept to their little town, and to my father, who for years, has borne them at our house, patting them between his palms, placing them between small sheaves of thin, white paper, and piling the discs one by one into large plastic containers for transport to the restaurant, where, finally, he foists them onto the flat top. A crackling kiss, soft smoke ... But these burgers, the ones at Rue de Jean and Johnny’s, and the points in between, are the burgers of someone’s youth, of someone’s madcap, afterschool dashes, and of many happy returns. And that is not an awful thing at all. Indeed, it is a very, very, very good thing.
Burger havens
WENDY MOGUL
39 Rue de Jean
WEB: www.39ruedejean.com. ADDRESS: 39 John St. PHONE: 722-8881.
Fischer’s Sports Pub & Grill ADDRESS: 1883 Andell Bluff Blvd,, Seabrook Island. PHONE: 243-0210.
James Island Municipal Golf Course ADDRESS: 2110 Maybank Highway. PHONE: 795-6517.
Johnny’s Olde Village Grill & Spirits WEB: www.johnnysonmontague.com. ADDRESS: 1042 East Montague Ave. PHONE: 747-1841.
Mozzo Deli WEB: mozzodeli.com. ADDRESS: 730 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. PHONE: 388-5755. HOURS: 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.; 6 a.m.-4 p.m., Mon.-Sat.
Palmetto Cafe WEB: www.orient-express.com/web/ocha/palmetto_ cafe.jsp. ADDRESS: 205 Meeting St. PHONE: 722-4900.
Sesame Burgers & Beer WEB: sesameburgersandbeer.com ADDRESS: 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., W. Ashley; 4726 Spruill Avenue, N. Charleston PHONE: 766-7770 W. Ashley; 554-4903 N. Charleston.
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Peninsula Grill is a Diner’s Choice BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI Special to The Post and Courier
Peninsula Grill No. 1 in S.C. The Peninsula Grill recently was recognized in OpenTable’s second annual Diner’s Choice Awards in the “Best American Restaurants” category. Peninsula Grill is one of 50 national restaurants included on the list. Peninsula Grill was ranked No. 1 Overall in South Carolina and No. 1 Overall in Charleston by OpenTable diners in 2009. The restaurant is at 112 North Market St., 723-0700.
A beer for every region Ted’s Butcherblock is traveling around the USA for this month’s Craft Beer Dinner, which will feature brews and food from different regions of the country. The dinner will spotlight craft beers from the Northeast, Midwest, West Coast and South, with paired dishes crafted by Chef Eva Keilty. The dinner takes place July 22, at 7:30 p.m. and cost is $38 per person. Reservations are required. Click www.tedsbutcherblock.com. Ted’s is at 334 East Bay St., 577-0094
Dishing at the Dockside
Each Thursday throughout the summer, Ted’s Dockside at the Isle of Palms Marina is hosting Dockside Cook-Outs on the patio, featuring different dinner menus each week. Ted’s will be grilling and smoking meat specials on the Big Green Egg, served with various sides and cold beverages. Cost is $12 a plate. No reservations required. Ted’s Dockside is at 50 41st Ave. on the Isle of Palms., 886-5606.
Lunch for a cause in Park Circle
ing of its new executive chef, Doug Svec. Svec previously worked “Eat Great Food … Change in Chicago at some of the Windy City’s more famous Our World,” is the tagline spots to dine: Spiaggia, Plufor 2% Tuesdays, a fundton, Blackbird, Le Lan and raising event sponsored by Park Circle Restaurants and Naha. He has worked with or for three James Beard benefiting Metanoia Community Development Corp. award-winning chefs, Tony Mantuano, Paul Kahan and Park Circle Restaurants — Carrie Nahabedian. Such a The Barbeque Joint, EVO, resume may speak well for Madra Rua, Park Pizza Co. diners at Social. Social is at and Sesame — will be donating 2% of their net lunch 188 East Bay St., 577-5665. profits each Tuesday during July to Metanoia’s efforts McCrady’s event to build young leaders, esto benefit SOS tablish quality housing and generate economic developA Tasteful Pursuit is a ment in the Chicora/Chero- fundraising arm of Share kee community. Our Strength, whose goal is to have no “kid hungry in New toque at America.” To support this cause, Chef Sean Brock and Social Restaurant guest chefs Zach Bell, R.J. Social Restaurant + Wine Cooper III, Ashley ChrisBar has announced the hir- tensen and Craig Deihl
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will produce a multicourse dinner and reception. The dinner takes place July 13 at 6 p.m. The cost is $125. To reserve, call 888-273-6141. McCrady’s is at 2 Unity Alley.
How now, brown cow? The folks at Chick-fil-A restaurants are hosting Cow Appreciation Day on Friday. Come in with or wearing partial cow attire and get a free entree. Come in dressed as a cow and a free meal of your choice is all yours. That should get you moo-ving!
Little Tokyo lands big space Little Tokyo of Summerville has opened a second location in Goose Creek. This husband-and-wife
operation, he cooks, she serves, has also brought on some more staff. The menu has added some new items along with its Japanese classics. Prices remain the same. Little Tokyo, Goose Creek, is at 214 St. James St., 764-3636
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Manny’s Mediterranean Cafe is a hard place not to like
Long the restaurant’s top seller, Manny’s roasts its gyro meat in a tall, vertical ADDRESS: 3032 W. spit, carving out the strips Montague Ave. #201, for inclusion on pita bread, Manny’s Mediterranean North Charleston; 1680 along with lettuce, tomatoes, Cafe has stepped into the forOld Towne Road, W. onions and tzatziki sauce. It’s mer Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe Ashley. always going to be a consisin North Charleston, buildPHONE: 789-4350, tent choice. ing up the reputation, and North Charleston; 763Of the same esteem, the numbers, of the Manny’s 3908, West Ashley. Manny’s also makes souvlaki Greek restaurant organiza($6.99), marinated pork loin tion. borhood Grill. or lamb; kyma, ground beef Already, the company Instead, the cafe focuses on with Greek seasonings, plus counts a pair of restaurants, pita sandwiches, hand-tossed tzatziki and onions; and gyro one in Statesboro, Ga., and pizzas and authentic Greek melts ($7.49), slow-cooked longtime favorite, Manny’s gyro meat and melted mozNeighborhood Grill, in West specialties and platters. Of course, the cafe, which zarella. Ashley. is brightly lit and spruced up And of course, Manny’s Manny’s Mediterranean in shades of light green and sticks to old-world dishes, Cafe’s offerings differ from yellow (a departure from the too, serving up pastitsio the food found at the other original Manny’s), still serves ($9.49), layered with ground restaurants; it’s a smaller a few of the items that have beef and pasta, and moussamenu without the litany of helped Manny’s earn a stead- ka ($9.49), a layering of eggsteaks, seafood and pastas plant and additional filling. provided by Manny’s Neigh- fast following: gyros.
BY ROB YOUNG
Special to The Post and Courier
Get back to the Sand Shack PHOTOS BY JACK HUNTER
BY JACK HUNTER
Special to The Post and Courier
if you go
he Sand Shack Bar & Grill is a rock n’ roll joint that is part neighborhood bar and part live music venue. Located next to Frankie’s Fun Park off Ashley Phosphate Rd. in North Charleston, the Sand Shack features live music throughout the week. It is where familiar faces gather at their favorite watering hole to enjoy good tunes and good times. I’ve seen a number of bands at the Sand Shack over the years, and the music tends to lean toward old school heavy metal and clasWHAT: The Sand Shack sic rock. Bar & Grill Local acts like 24/7, Rip WHERE: 5090 Ashley and Tear and AC/DC tribPhosphate Road. ute TNT are mainstays at PHONE: 760-0653 the Sand Shack.The bar has HAPPY HOUR: 4-7 p.m. always been a good venue to daily enjoy live music, in terms of HOURS: noon-2 a.m. sound quality and overall daily. comfort. WEBSITE: www. As for the neighborhood myspace.com/thesandpart, the biker-friendly Sand shack Shack has always had a community feel, exemplified last in memory of the late Myles month by the “60 Miles for Myles” charity event, which Lee Dunn, who passed away is a car and motorcycle run after an accident in April.
if you go
With the funds raised going toward funeral expenses and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the Sand Shack was a primary participant and the starting point for the event. The Sand Shack has changed ownership over the years, but has always been a good spot for not only live music but billiards and occasionally outdoor games like volleyball and horseshoes. At the Sand Shack Bar & Grill, there’s always plenty of fun to be had accompanied by a hardworking staff dedicated to making it happen.
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reland native Frank McMahon has cooked in some of the country’s most celebrated restaurants. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in New York, he went to work at Le Bernardin under Eric Ripert and Gilbert Le Coze. He said perfecting his skills in such a restaurant set the stage for the moves that followed. After spending time at Opus in Santa Monica, Calif., McMahon came to Charleston. He has been the executive chef of Hank’s since it opened in 1999. Q: Your parents were chefs and restaurant owners. Did you spend lots of time there as a child? A: I spent lots of time there. After rugby practice, I was in the kitchen, skinning the fish, working, setting up. It was nice because I always had some money. Q: Did you always know you wanted to be a chef? A: I always asked myself what I wanted to do, but I think when you grow up in the business, it’s hard to leave. I worked in hotel management for a while, but ultimately I decided to stay in the kitchen. Q: Why did you leave Ireland? A: I knew that I wanted to go somewhere after high school. Those were difficult days in Ireland and it was hard to make a decent living; I needed to move forward. The U.S. made the most sense because I have family here. I was fortunate to have those opportunities. Q: You worked at one of NYC’s most famous restaurants, Le Bernardin. What was that experience like? A: That was the pinnacle for me. The simplicity, the cleanliness, the flavors. ... It’s what I still strive for today. I
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worked with amazing people there and it was a great formative experience. Q: How closely do you work with chef (Bob) Carter and the staff at Peninsula Grill? A: We are separate entities, but we banter back and forth and support each other. We meet once or twice a week and talk. We have a good solid relationship. Q: What was your vision when you opened Hank’s? A: Hank (Holliday) and Bob (Carter) were interested in opening a great, classic seafood restaurant, something they felt Charleston was missing. They asked me to create a menu and I had
my own vision. I will say that we all had to compromise. They told me that they liked my ideas, but that I had to be more representative of the Lowcountry. We worked together to create the menu that we still use today, so I would say that it has been successful. We have figured out what works best and that is what we do. Q: As the chef of a seafood restaurant, how concerned are you about the crisis in the Gulf? A: It’s mind boggling what’s going on down there. Seafood has been a big concern of mine for a long time because of sustainability issues, but this has just taken everyone’s concern to a new level. The balance was already off, now we are facing catastrophic conditions. It is quite scary. Q: What is your “guilty pleasure” food? A: I’m a cheeseburger fanatic. I cannot lie. Any place that will cook it medium rare is fine by me.
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‘Ka’iulani’ too pretty for its own good
‘Ondine’
BY RACHEL SASLOW Associated Press Writer
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t’s safe to assume that most Americans don’t often think about how Hawaii became a U.S. territory, if they ever learned the story in the first place. It’s a sad, but familiar tale: White men come to a resources-rich, strategically located nation, deem its inhabitants “barbarians” and take over. That’s the backdrop for “Princess Ka’iulani,” an uneven film that, by trying to satisfy parents with political drama and older children with a love story, leaves both parties wanting. The film, which is based on real events, opens in 1889 with the young princess (Q’orianka Kilcher) collecting shells on the beach. We learn through a narrator that Ka’iulani’s mother has died, the first of many hardships of the princess’s life. Soon, rebels linked to the U.S. government try to overthrow the monarchy, and Ka’iulani’s father, who is Scottish, whisks her away to safety in England. The princess is devastated and mopes around her new Victorian bedroom, carefully laying out seashells that she collected with her mother on her bedspread and crying. In England, she faces racial slurs at school and at social events, people stare at her and ask demeaning ques-
tions such as “Do you read and write?” She falls in love with a British boy named Clive (Shaun Evans) and an interminable sequence of scenes of them giggling and making out begins, interrupted only by googly eyes and terrible dialogue. The film gets more interesting when the political situation heats up in Hawaii and Ka’iulani travels to the United States, where she must charm journalists and President Grover Cleveland in order to protect the interests of her people. In the process, she transitions into a poised stateswoman fighting for suffrage for Hawaiian natives.
movie review ★★ (of 5)
Alicja Bachleda and Colin Farrell in “Ondine.”
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Q’orianka Kilcher plays the lead role in “Princess Ka’iulani,” who was heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii and held the title of crown princess in the late 1800s.
DIRECTOR: Marc Forby STARRING: Q’orianka Kilcher, Shaun Evans, Barry Pepper, Will Patton, Tamzin Merchant. RATED: PG for some violence and thematic material, and for brief language, sensuality and smoking. RUN TIME: 1 hour, 37 minutes. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film.
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Reality, Irish mythology get tangled up in Jordan’s spare, dreamlike film BY BETSY SHARKEY Los Angeles Times
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ou know it’s an Irish fairytale when the mists swirl and the sea churns around the harsh beauty of the Emerald Isle. You know it’s a Neil Jordan Irish fairytale when at the center of all that harsh beauty is a working-class family broken apart by alcoholism. That is “Ondine,” starring Colin Farrell as Syracuse, a local fisherman with a grudge-holding, heavydrinking ex-wife and a spirited daughter on dialysis. Syracuse is long past having dreams when he snares a beautiful woman in his nets and reality and Irish mythology soon tangle in ways both magical and frustrating. It can sometimes feel as if the director is the one lost at sea. Nevertheless, there is much to recommend “Ondine,” Jordan’s love letter to Castletownbere, the fishing village on Ireland’s southern coast where he lives and where the film was shot; and
the notion that no matter how bruised and battered by life, love is still possible, still the answer. It’s a small film, and there’s a spare, dreamlike quality that’s a departure for a writer-director who tends toward densely detailed stories stuffed with moral complications, “The Crying Game,” “Mona Lisa” and “ Michael Collins” among them. Sometimes, the simplicity of the story confounds him, with young Annie (Alison Barry) saddled with a wheelchair, a failing kidney and most of the exposition of the story, too much to ask of a child. The mysterious woman at the heart of this tale is Ondine, Alicja Bachleda of “Trade,” who’s perfectly cast as an ethereal creature that may be a selkie, in the way of mermaids, they are seals able to transform into seductively gorgeous humans when the circumstances are right. There are, as might be expected, all sorts of strings attached involving seven
movie review ★★★ (of 5)
DIRECTOR: Neil Jordan STARRING: Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda, Alison Barry, Dervla Kirwan, Stephen Rea. RATED: PG-13 for some violence, sensuality and brief strong language. RUN TIME: 1 hr. 43 min. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film.
tears, sealskins and longterm commitments. All Syracuse knows is that Ondine is running from something, that her haunting songs increase his daily catch and that she seems to be falling in love with him. Annie is more interested in a selkie’s wish-granting powers, while Syracuse’s ex, Maura (Dervla Kirwan), is more concerned with where she’s sleeping. Jordan uses the push and pull between real life and legend to explore ideas of social ills, retribution, justice, family bonds and miracles in an age in which it seems there are none. For the filmmaker, optimism and a happy ending are not things he gives away easily, if ever, and there are any number of difficulties he’s thrown in along the
way, with Ondine’s shadowy past rising up right alongside Syracuse’s to rough things up. At times, the narrative flows beautifully, particularly in the growing connection between Syracuse and Ondine, the slow reveal of who they really are, the delicious tension in their tentativeness. Farrell exposes much with those dark eyes and wary hesitations. It’s hard not to wish more filmmakers would tap into that quieter, more vulnerable side. At other times, the road is rocky when the story speeds up to take care of business, with the end a mad dash to tie up loose ends. Still, there is enough saving grace on these craggy shores to let the mists and the legends roll in and envelop you for a while.
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More like a lite version of ‘Avatar’
BY KENNETH TURAN
Los Angeles Times
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f ever a film was born under a bad sign, “The Last Airbender” is it. As the blues lyric goes, if it didn’t have bad luck, it wouldn’t have any kind of luck at all. Not only does this liveaction feature written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan have to weather comparisons with the hugely popular (and DVD-available) animated TV series that inspired it, it lost the first word of its title, “Avatar,” when a certain other film used it first. Then “The Last Airbender” irritated fans by changing its trio of heroes from Asian to white and weathered the inevitable suspicion that goes with both a late conversion to 3-D and a studio decision to keep the film away from journalists and critics until close to the last minute. It would be nice to say that this story has a miraculous Hollywood ending and that “The Last Airbender” beat those long odds, but that is not to be. Echoing the Nickelodeon TV series created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, “The Last Airbender” takes us to a selfcontained mythic universe
movie review ★★ (of 5) DIRECTOR: M. Night Shyamalan. STARRING: Noah Ringer, Dev Patel, Nicola Peltz, Jackson Rathbone, Shaun Toub, Aasif Mandvi, Cliff Curtis. RATED: PG for fantasy action violence RUN TIME: 1 hour, 43 minutes WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film. inhabited by four tribal peoples: the air nomads, the water tribe, the earth kingdom and the fire nation. Each group has chosen people in it called “benders” who can, yes, bend their particular element to their will. In the best of times, these nations live in harmony under the guidance of an avatar, a rare individual who can bend all four elements and keeps balance in the world by consulting with animal spirits ordinary folks can’t communicate with. The last 100 years, however, have not been the best of times. The avatar has disappeared, and in his absence the bellicose fire nation, ruled by the unpleasant Fire Lord Ozai (New Zealand’s Cliff Curtis), has taken it upon itself to attempt to rule the world. “Airbender” begins with
Sokka (“Twilight’s” Jackson Rathbone) and Katara (Nicola Peltz), a young brother and sister of the Eskimo-like northern water tribe. He is an everykid; she is a waterbender still learning to control her powers. Despite Aang, Katara and Sokka being played by white actors, “The Last Airbender” retains the Asian feeling of the original shows, including liberal doses of martial arts, tai chi, Buddhist philosophy and Tibetan religion. Speaking of truisms, it is one of Hollywood’s articles of faith that films that don’t intentionally hook parents never get a chance to please kids. With a sequel to this picture and a possible trilogy already in the planning stages, it will be interesting to see if “The Last Airbender” proves that rule or breaks it.
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THE A-TEAM
GET HIM TO THE GREEK
PG-13
R
★★★★
★★★★
Instead of four Vietnam vets, this updated version follows four Iraq War veterans, led by Liam Neeson as Hannibal, working to clear their names.
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 15: 10:25, 1:35, 4:20, 7:15, 10 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:40, 2:10, 4:35, 7:10, 9:50 James Island 8: Today: 1:15, 4:10, 7, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:20, 2:05, 4:50, 7:35, 10:45 Regal 18: Today-Thurs. July 15: 12:20, 3:30, 6:35, 9:20
A record company intern is hired to deliver out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow to a concert at L.A.’s Greek Theater.
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11, 1:40, 4:30, 7:25, 10:20 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs, July 15: 7:10, 9:50 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 15: 1:45, 4:35, 7:20, 10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:55, 2:20, 4:55, 7:25, 10:15 Regal 18: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:25, 1:55, 4:40, 7:20, 10:05
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
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John Malkovich (left) and Wes Bentley are shown in a scene from “Jonah Hex.”
PG-13
JONAH HEX
An adaptation of the book, this Swedish thriller focuses on a journalist and a young hacker.
★★
Terrace: Today: 4:20, 7:10 Fri-Thurs. July 15: 2:15, 5, 7:45
PG-13 In this film adaptation of the DC Comic, Josh Brolin plays Hex, a cynical bounty hunter who protects and avenges the innocent.
Regal 18: Today-Thurs. July 15: 7:10 p.m.
THE KARATE KID
★★ PG
In this updated version of the 1984 film, Dre has trouble adjusting to life in China until he meets, Mr. Han, a Kung Fu master.
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 15: 12:15, 3:40, 6:50, 10:05 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:45, 12:35, 2:30, 3:30, 5:20, 7, 8:30, 9:45 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 15: 1, 4, 7:05, 10:05 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. July 15: 12:30, 3:50, 6:50, 9:50 Regal 18: Today-Thurs. July 15: 1. 4:10, 7:40, 10:45
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Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, tells his minions about their new mission to steal the moon in the 3-D CGI feature “Despicable Me,” about a villain who meets his match in three little girls.
DESPICABLE ME N/A PG
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David Spade (from left), Kevin James, Chris Rock and Adam Sandler are shown in a scene from Columbia Pictures’ “Grown Ups.”
KILLERS
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GROWN UPS
PG-13
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After adopting three girls, Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) begins to rethink his evil plan to steal the moon.
Citadel 16: Fri-Thurs. July 15: noon, 2:10, 4:20, 6:45, 9 James Island 8: Fri-Thurs. July 15: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10:05 Regal 18: Fri-Sun: 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10 Mon-Thurs. July 15: 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10
DESPICABLE ME 3-D
Citadel 16 IMAX: Fri-Thurs. July 15: 11:20, 1:20, 3:20, 5:25, 7:30, 9:35
E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL PG
Jen thinks she found the perfect man until she finds out he is an assassin.
PG-13 Five best friends reunite after their old basketball coach dies.
Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:35, 1:40, 3:45, 5:50, 7:55 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 15: 1:15, 4, 7, 9:30
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 15: 10:55, 1:50, 4:45, 7:40, 10:30 Citadel 16: Fri-Thurs. July 15: 11:40, 12:30, 1:55, 2:40, 4:10, 5, 6:45, 7:45, 9:15, 10 Hwy 21: Today: 10:35 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 15: 1:35, 4:05, 7, 9:30 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 11:05, 12:20, 1:45, 2:55, 4:20, 5:25, 7:10, 7:50, 9:40, 10:20 Mon-Thurs. July 15: 2:55, 4:20, 5:25, 7:10, 7:50, 9:40, 10:20 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 11:35, 12:35, 2:05, 3:45, 4:35, 6:40, 7:15, 9:15, 10:10 Mon-Thurs. July 15: 2:05, 3:45, 4:35, 6:40, 7:15, 9:15, 10:10
KNIGHT AND DAY
★★★ PG-13
A wholesome woman gets involved with an international super spy and must flee the country with him.
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 15: 10:45, 1:45, 4:35, 7:45, 10:15 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:50, 12:50, 2:10, 3:20, 4:25, 5:40, 7:10, 8:10, 9:50 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 15: 1:30, 4:15, 7:05, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:10, 11:50, 1:50, 2:45, 4:45, 5:20, 7:20, 7:55, 10:05, 10:35 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 11, 12:45, 2, 3:20, 5:10, 6:25, 7:55, 9:10, 10:40 MonThurs. July 15: 3:20, 5:10, 6:25, 7:55, 9:10, 10:40
IRON MAN 2
In the 1982 science fiction classic, a lonely boy befriends an alien that is stranded on Earth. Terrace: Wed: 11 a.m.
★★★★ PG-13
After confessing his identity, Tony Stark’s Iron Man comes under fire. Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: 10 p.m.
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SHREK FOREVER AFTER
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A New York City couple (Amanda Peet and Oliver Platt) butt heads with the teenage girls who live in their building all while driving to run a business.
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.
Terrace: Today: 1:20, 4, 6:55 Fri-Sat: 4:30, 9:30 Sun-Thurs. July 15: 4:30
Regal 18: Today-Thurs. July 15: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55
SHREK FOREVER AFTER REAL 3-D Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:40, 2:05, 4:10
TOY STORY 3
★★★★ G
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Woody, Buzz and the gang find themselves in a daycare as their owner Andy prepares for college.
Dev Patel plays Prince Zuko in a scene from “The Last Airbender.”
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 15: 10:20, 12:45, 3:55, 6:55, 9:35 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 8:30 Hwy 21: Today: 8:50 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. July 15: noon, 2:30, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10 Regal 18: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:50, 2:20, 4:20, 7:25, 10
THE LAST AIRBENDER
★★ PG
Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, must put his childhood ways aside to stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations.
Cinebarre: Fri-Thurs. July 15: 10:50, 1:50, 4:25, 7:20, 9:50 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:35, 10 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 15: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. July 15: 12:10, 2:50, 5:15, 8:10, 10:40 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 11:10, 11:55, 1:45, 2:25, 4:15, 5, 6:45, 7:45, 9:50, 10:20 Mon-Thurs. July 15: 2:25, 4:15, 5, 6:45, 7:45, 9:50, 10:20
THE LAST AIRBENDER 3D
Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:30, 2, 4:40, 7:15, 9:45
TOY STORY 3 IN DISNEY DIGITAL 3D
Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: noon, 2:10, 4:20, 7, 9:10 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 15: noon, 2:25m, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11, 1:30, 4:10, 6:40, 9:20 Regal 18: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:20, 1:50, 4:20, 9:30
MCT
Adrien Brody portrays Royce, a mercenary whose skills are put to the ultimate test when he faces aliens in “Predators.”
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE
PREDATORS N/A R
★★★★ PG-13
Bella is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward and her friendship with werewolf Jacob.
Adrien Brody leds a group of elite warriors who have been placed on an alien plant as prey for a new breed of Predators.
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Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 15: 10, 10:30, 11:30, 1, 1:55, 2:55, 4, 4:40, 5:40, 7, 7:35, 8:35, 10, 10:25, 11:25 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 15: 11:30, noon, 2, 2:30, 4;30, 5, 7, 7:30, 9:30, 10 Citadel 16 IMAX: Today-Thurs. July 15: 10, 12:30, 3, 5, 8, 10:30 Hippodrome: Today: 8:50 Fri: 7:30, 9:45 Sat: 2:30, 5, 7:30, 9:45 Sun 2:30, 5, 7:30 Mon-Thurs. July 15: 7:30 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 15: 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:40, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Fri-Sun: 11:15, 11:45, 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 2:40, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9:30, 10, 10:30 Mon-Thurs. July 15: 2:10, 2:40, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 5, 5:30, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8,. 8:30, 9:30, 10, 10:30 Regal 18: Today: 10:45, 1:40, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Fri-Sun: 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 2:40, 3:40, 4:05, 4:30, 5:05, 5:35, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9:25, 9:55, 10:30, 10:55 Mon-Thurs. July 15: 2:40, 3:40, 4:05, 4:30, 5:05, 5:35, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9:25, 9:55, 10:30, 10:55
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.
VINCERE NR
Citadel 16: Fri-Thurs. July 15: 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55 James Island 8: Fri-Thurs. July 15: 1:45, 4:35, 7:20, 10
LETTERS TO JULIET
★★
PRINCESS KAIULANI
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.
Hwy 21: Today: 11:15
★★ PG
This 2009 film documents the short life of Princess Kaiulani, one of the last heirs to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Terrace: Fri-Thurs. July 15: 2, 7:10
ONDINE
SEX AND THE CITY 2
★★★
PG-13
In this lyrical modern fairy tale, an Irish fisherman (Colin Farrell) finds a beautiful woman in his nets who he believes to be a mermaid.
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The tragic story of Ida Dalser, the mistress of Italian Fascist leader, Benito Mussolini.
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Palette and Palate Stroll
Galleries and restaurants combine forces for July 16 event
Artwork by 18-year-old Hans Turner will be featured at The Wells Gallery. HANS TURNER
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“Guarding Monet,” 18-by-24-inch oil on canvas by Craig Nelson, on display at Ella Walton Richardson Fine Art.
re you looking for the next great event this summer? Do you love food and art? Are you interested in participating in an event for a great cause? This may be the perfect event for you! From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 16, Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Association will hold its fifth annual Palette and Palate Stroll. For $45, patrons can sample food from 12 Charleston restaurants while wandering through art galleries to view art. The event benefits CFADA’s arts scholarship fund, which has awarded funds to local organizations such as Redux, the Gibbes Museum of Art and the College of Charleston School of the Arts. “For over 10 years now, CFADA’s mission has been to get Charleston acknowledged as a fine art destination,” says Vladia Jurcova-Spencer of Stylee PR & Marketing. “With the Palette and Palate Stroll, our goal was to create a
Participating galleries and their partner restaurants
Ann Long Fine Art and FIG Carolina Galleries and Circa 1886 Charleston Renaissance Gallery and High Cotton Corrigan Gallery and Cypress Ella Richardson Fine Art and BLU Helena Fox Fine Art and Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar Horton Hayes Fine Art and La Fourchette Martin Gallery and 82 Queen Robert Lange Studios and Social Smith-Killian Fine Art and McCrady’s The Sylvan Gallery and Halls Chophouse The Wells Gallery and Charleston Grill
fun evening that features local chefs and artists and raise money to support the next generation of local artists. “When we created the Palette and Palate stroll, we hoped that this event would attract even more art and food connoisseurs to Charleston during the slow summer months when not much is happening downtown,” she says. “We know that we succeeded as today people travel to Charleston for the event from all over the United States and Canada.”
The event is a bit like an art walk, as participants go from gallery to gallery and see artwork and mingle with the artists. Because of it’s limited size, however, the Palette and Palate Stroll provides visitors with more of an opportunity to meet local talent. Since its inception in 2005, this event has grown in popularity. Tickets are limited and can be purchased by calling 8198006 or online at www.cfada. com.
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Recent trip to Africa inspires art from local photographer
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obin Joseph takes the phrase “being at the right place at the right time” to a whole new meaning. On her most recent adventure to Tanzania, Africa, Joseph was able to follow a hunt done by three brothers in a tribe. Her photos tell the story of their lives; they are filled with emotion, history and the compositions are breathtaking. During the month of June, Joseph was the featured artist at The Artist Guild Gallery on East Bay Street. Her show was titled, Naipenda Africa (I love Africa) and featured photographs from her travels. Joseph has been in love with taking photographs since she was a child; it was only a few years ago that she began taking painting classes at The Studio in West Ashley. Now in addition to having a full time career as a professional counselor, she travels the world, takes photographs and then uses those photos as inspiration for her oil paintings. One of her goals is to spend time on every continent in the world. “I try to put myself in beautiful and unique places. Traveling to foreign lands where their customs and lifestyles are different from mine inspires me. Everyday brings a different adventure.” To view her work,
ROBIN JOSEPH
An image from Robin Joseph’s “Naipenda Africa (I love Africa)” exhibit. “‘I try to put myself in beautiful and unique places,” she said.
Robin Joseph visit her website or stop by The Artist Guild Gallery at 160 East Bay St. WEBSITE: www.robinjo-
sephphotography.com CONTACT INFO: rmjphoto@ aol.com 224-0502 BIRTH DATE AND PLACE: March 24 , Camden, S.C. RESIDENCE: Charleston, 25 years EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Education, The Catholic University of America; Masters in Counselor Education at The Citadel CAREER: Licensed Professional Counselor: I have a private practice at the Summerville Family Practice in Summerville. I am also the mental health consultant for
Head Start for: Dorchester, Berkeley, Charleston, Hampton and Colleton counties. GOAL: I want to show my work in galleries around the country. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?: “The Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett and “The Creative Habit” by Twyla Tharp INFLUENCES: Creative people from all walks of life and from all over the world. Some I know, most I do not. I am a fan of artist expression in many forms. PRICE RANGE: $200 - $1000.
AWENDAW FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-noon. Second Saturday of each month. Awendaw Town Hall, 6971 Doar Road. 9283100 or www.awendawsc.org. CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Marion Square. 724-7309. DANIEL ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30. Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive. www.danielislandfarmersmarket.com. FRESHFIELDS VILLAGE FARMERS AND ART MARKET: 4-8 p.m. Mondays. Freshfields Village at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. On July 12, children will enjoy the “Pirates Area,” where they will join a pirate crew and participate in arts and crafts and other activities. www.freshfieldsvillage. com. MARKET AT ROSEBANK FARMS: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Rosebank Farms, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. 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. 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. On July 15, enjoy jazz by Joe Clarke. 740-5854 or www.northcharleston.org. SUMMERVILLE FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays
through Nov. 20. 218 S. Main St. 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 by Mountain Cove Bluegrass. 937-0920. ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. First Saturday of each month through October. Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar St., Summerville. Free. Enjoy monthly shows that feature merchandise from 30-50 vendors, as well as food and music. 871-1113. BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. Ballroom Dance Club of Charleston, 1632 Ashley Hall Road. $30 per month. Taught by Steven Duane. 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. 572-4188. “CAROLINA GOLD” EXHIBIT: Through Aug. 30. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. The plantation presents “Carolina Gold:
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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: 5:306:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Na Fidleiri and the Taylor Music Group will conduct preparatory classes. 819-6961. 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. “CIRQUE” EXHIBIT: Through Aug. 12. The Real Estate Studio, 214 King St. Abstract artist Don Localio will display a collection titled “Cirque: Collective Works of Don Localio.” 722-5618. “COMMON GROUND-SOLID GROUND”: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Marion Square. Join the Grassroots Call to Action Group for nonpartisan open discussion. 810-0088 or www.grassrootschange.ning.com. CRICKET PRESS EXHIBIT: Through mid-July. 16 Penny Gallery at 52.5 Records, 561 King St. The gallery presents a collection of screen prints from Kentuckybased Cricket Press. 722-3525. 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. DRAYTON HALL FREE ADMISSION: Through Sept. 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. EDISTO ISLAND ART GUILD SHOW: 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Sept. 4. Edisto Island Museum, 8123 Chisolm Plantation Road. More than 20 local artists will have their artwork on display. 869-1954. 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 grassrootscalltoaction@gmail.com. “LET’S DISCUSS IT” BOOK GROUP: 10 a.m. Third Friday of each month. Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road. New members welcome. shgalos@juno.com. LOWCOUNTRY BACKPACKERS CLUB: 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month. Collins Park Clubhouse, 4115 Fellowship Road, North Charleston. “MODERN MASTERS”: Through Aug. 22. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. The museum will host “Modern Masters From the Ferguson Collection,” which will include work by Picasso, Christo, Willem de Kooning and others. 722-2706 or www.gibbesmuseum.org. MUSEUM, MUSIC AND MORE!: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. Ages 5-12. $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Get children involved in performing arts through interactive experiences. 853-8962 or www. explorecml.org. “NOW SHOWING” EXHIBIT: July 17-Aug. 29. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. The City Gallery will host “Now Showing: Works by Charlie Bidwell and Samantha Magowan.” An opening reception will be 6-8 p.m. July 17. 958-6484. OPEN STUDIO: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Last Tuesday of each month. The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. Free. Each class will be taught by professional artists. 745-1087. PARENT/CHILD BALLROOM CLASSES: 6:30-7 p.m. Thursdays. G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant. $30 residents, $37 nonresidents. Parents and youths ages 5-9 will learn basic dance steps. 849-2061 or www. townofmountpleasant.com. POP ART EXHIBIT: Friday-July 31. SCOOP Studios, 57½ Broad St. Philadelphia pop artist John Stango will display a collection of his work, which often celebrates Americana. An art opening will be 5-8 p.m. July 9. 577-3292 or www.scoopcontemporary.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. REVOLUTIONARY WAR TOURS: Tours begin at 4 p.m. on Thursdays during July. Heyward-Washington House, 87 Church St. $10 adults, $5 children. The Charleston Museum will celebrate the country’s independence with tours focusing on the significance of the HeywardWashington House during the Revolutionary War. 722-2996 or www.charlestonmuseum.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. 5712183 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: 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays-Sundays. S.C. Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf. $8 ages 2-11, $16 adults, $14 ages 62 and older. Reservations recommended. 577-3474. SQUARE DANCE CLASS: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. 552-3630. SUMMERVILLE WRITERS GUILD: 6:30 p.m. Last Monday of each month. Perkins Restaurant, 1700 Old Trolley Road, Summerville. 871-7824. SUMMER WINE STROLLS: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. $10. Enjoy wine in the plantation’s gardens. 266-7477 or www. middletonplace.org.
TANGO LESSONS: 7-8 p.m. beginners class; 8-9 p.m. practice. Tuesdays. MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay Drive. Free. 345-4930. 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.; 89:30 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 afterschool science program taught by Laura Buschman. 853-8962, ext. 221. ZEN MEDITATION: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Cheri Huber will lead the class, which will focus on meditation and discussion. Call 224-2468.
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MEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Lowcountry Senior Center, 865 Riverland Drive. Free to members, $7 nonmembers. Men will enjoy breakfast and a presentation on the South Carolina Aquarium’s sea turtle rescue program. 762-9555. FINANCE SEMINAR: Noon. Center for Women, 129 Cannon St. Free. Diane Blackwelder and Lynn Anne Gillen will teach participants the right way to manage their money. Registration required. 763-7333 or www. c4women.org.
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MUSIC ON THE GREEN: 6-9 p.m. Freshfields Village Green at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy shopping and music from the David Archer Band. www.freshfieldsvillage.com.
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MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHOP: 9 a.m.-noon. Center for Women, 129 Cannon St. $25 members, $50 nonmembers. Archie Burkel will teach participants how to write their life stories. Registration required. 763-7333
or www.c4women.org. FAMILY FUN EVENT: 10 a.m.noon. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. Free with admission. The museum presents “Dino-Mite!” an educational event that will feature arts and crafts, a fossil exhibit, a hands-on archeology activity and more. 722-2996 or www.charlestonmuseum.org. GLASS JEWELRY WORKSHOP: 10 a.m.-noon. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. $40 members, $45 nonmembers. In honor of the museum’s special exhibit, “Preciousness Preserved,” the museum will offer a fused pendantmaking workshop, during which each participant will make at least two pendants. 722-2996, ext. 235 or www.charlestonmuseum.org. ‘SHAGGIN’ ON THE COOPER’: 8 p.m. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Hallman Blvd. $10. Dance under the stars to music by The Coastrunner Band. 762-8089 or www.ccprc. com. REGGAE CONCERT SERIES: 8:30 p.m. Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Boulevard, North Charleston. $8 adults, free to children 12 and under. Guests will enjoy music by Dub Addis. 795-4FUN.
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TOWN HALL MEETING: 5-7:30 p.m. Hippodrome IMAX Theatre, 360 Concord St. Free. The Carolina Film Alliance will host a town hall event on the future of film in South Carolina. Members from “Army Wives,” filmmaking professionals, legislators and others will be in attendance to discuss the state’s movie industry. Food will be provided and a cash bar will be available. 724-9132 or www.carolinafilm.com. “SUMMER AT ST. JOHN’S”: 6 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford St. Free. Enjoy performances by vocalist Brink Norton and pianist Todd Monsell. 7232426 or www.stjohnscharleston. org.
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LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP: 5:45-7:30 p.m. Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St. Lupus patients and their friends and family are encouraged to join the Lupus: Listening and Learning Group. The meeting will discuss the importance of a positive attitude. 884-3949.
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tuesday BENEFIT DINNER: 6 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. dinner. McCrady’s, 2 Unity Alley. $125 per person. Share Our Strength will team up with chef Sean Brock and several guest chefs to present “A Tasteful Pursuit,” a reception and multicourse dinner. 888-273-6141 or www.strength.org.
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STARLIGHT CINEMA SERIES: 9 p.m. Freshfields Village at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Each Wednesday in July, the Village will host an open-air movie. This week’s film is “Monsters vs. Aliens.” 768-6491 or www.freshfieldsvillage.com. CAPOEIRA DEMONSTRA-
TION: 10-11 a.m. Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Boulevard, North Charleston. $4$5. Children will enjoy a demonstration of capoeira. 795-4FUN. SEWEE SUMMER MOVIE: 11 p.m. Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center, 5821 U.S. Hwy. 17 N., Awendaw. This week, the center will be showing films about birds and mammals. Call 928-3368. PAWPURRI ANNIVERSARY: 48 p.m. PawPurri for Pets, 1120 Folly Road, James Island. The store will celebrate its fourth anniversary with prizes, free food, gift certificates and more. Some proceeds will benefit PetHelpers. 795-5779 or www.pawpurri4pets.com. AWENDAW GREEN BARN JAM: 6:30-11 p.m. Awendaw Green, 4879 U.S. Hwy. 17 N. Free. Enjoy music by Chelse Lynn Leb-
ate, Galen Kipar and Megan Jean and the KFB. Barbecue and drinks will be sold. 452-1642 or www. awendawgreen.com.
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DEBT MANAGEMENT SEMINAR: Noon. Center for Women, 129 Cannon St. Free. Matt Davis and April Dutton with First Federal will hold a seminar on how to alter mortgage payments and reduce credit card debt. Registration required. 763-7333 or www. c4women.org. THRIFT AND RESALE AUCTION: 5-9 p.m. South Carolina Thrift and Resale, 1670 Hwy. 17 N., Mount Pleasant. Find some great deals on vintage clothing, estate and costume jewelry, furniture, art and more during an fun, nonintimidating auction. Refreshments will be provided, and all proceeds will benefit the Center for Women. 971-0552 or www. scthriftandresale.com. “BUSINESS AFTER HOURS”: 5:30-7 p.m. SunTrust Bank, 1923 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. $20. Network with other professionals during this monthly event hosted by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Register at www.charlestonchamber.net. SINGLES MIXER: 6-8 p.m., Buddy Roe’s Shrimp Shack, 1528 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Singles in the City Social Network will host a shag dance that will give singles 35 and older a chance to get to know each other. 647-3731 or www.singlesinthe-
citysocialnetwork.com. SOCIAL AND MOVIE NIGHT: 6 p.m. Sea Kayak Carolina, 1731 Signal Point Road, James Island. Free. The Sea Kayaking Meetup Group will host a social and movie night that will feature “This is the Sea.” RSVP by calling 225-7969 or visiting www.seakayakcarolina.com.
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PALETTE AND PALATE STROLL: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Various downtown galleries. $45. The Charleston Fine Art Dealers’ Association presents this annual event, during which participants will enjoy fine art and wine, as well as cuisine from some of Charleston’s best restaurants while enjoying a walk around downtown. The stroll raises money for the CFADA’s scholarship fund. www.cfada.com. MUSIC ON THE GREEN: 6-9 p.m. Freshfields Village Green at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Free. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy shopping and blues by Shrimp City Slim. www.freshfields village.com. FAMILY FUN NIGHT: 6:30-8:30 p.m., R.L. Jones Center Pool, 391 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant; 7-8:30 p.m. Park West Pool, 1251 Park West Blvd., Mount Pleasant. Free. Enjoy swimming and games. Floats and water toys are welcome. 884-2528 or www. townofmountpleasant.com. MOONLIGHT MIXER: 7-11 p.m. Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E.
Arctic Ave. $8 Charleston County residents, $10 nonresidents and at door. Enjoy dancing to music by DJ Jim Bowers as well as food and beverages. 795-4FUN. BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION: 8-11 p.m. Gibbes Museum, 135 Meeting St. $25. The new young professionals group, Society 1858, will celebrate Bastille Day with food and drinks by Rue de Jean, a French-themed scavenger hunt, jazz by Heddy Rae and more. 722-2706 or www.gibbesmuseum.org/events.
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from Cravin’ Melon and Mark Bryan, a former member of Hootie and the Blowfish. Guests can enjoy Cajun food, beer and other beverages. 577-FISH or www. scaquarium.org. REGGAE CONCERT SERIES: 8:30 p.m. James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive. $8 adults, free to children 12 and under. Guests will enjoy music by Da Gullah Rootz. Food and beverages will be sold. 795-4FUN.
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cess was to find the spade queen doubleton.Buthisluckwasnotin; he emerged with only six tricks. Before South could claim that he was unlucky, North inquired whethera100percentchancewas notgoodenoughforhim.Canyou see what he meant? South should have won the first trick with the diamond ace, sacrificing a potential diamond trick to ensure that he had an entry to dummy in diamonds. Now he simply wins the heart king and leads another heart. By leading his low diamond to dummy’s 10 at his next opportunity, he can be assured of two diamond tricks, four hearts, and his three blacksuit winners.
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TODAY’S HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21April 19): Just when you think things are going to turn out one way, they go the other way. You will still manage to adapt to whatever challenges you face. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Join forces with people you get along with and who have the same goals in mind. Friends, neighbors and relatives will offer support and suggestions that can make your life easier. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Not everyone will agree with the way you want to do things. Be honest about what you need and you will surpass any of the negativity. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Subconsciously, you already know the answer you are looking for. It’s your reluctance to make a move that is
holding you back. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Money can be made if you aren’t afraid to try something new or invest in a creative idea. If someone owes you, it’s a good time to collect. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Offering help may seem like the best idea but don’t get taken for granted. Paying for someone else’s mistake will not fix the underlying problem. LIBRA (SEPT. 23-OCT. 22): Take a deep breath and let everything come to a standstill if you have to in order to rethink your strategy. It’s time to take matters into your own hands. SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): This is not the time to underestimate what you are capable of or to let someone else take the lead when you can do a better job.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21): Alter your living quarters or make a move that will give you greater freedom or more space. The changes you make now will encourage you to take on new projects. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22JAN. 19): Don’t let anyone dictate what’s going to happen next. Take hold of your world and make the decisions needed. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): It’s up to you to take care of your own well-being and to move in a direction of personal and professional gains. s PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): Make alterations that will improve your position, your home and your lifestyle. Speak up about the way you feel and how you see things unfolding. Networking is your goal.
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1. The first Tour de Francewas held in what year? 2. Two Frenchmen have won the Tour five times. Name one. 3. Who was the first cyclist to win 5 consecutive Tours in a row? 4. Greg LeMond won the Tour how many times? 5. Who holds the record for the most career yellow jerseys (111)? 6. What group of riders collects points for the green jersey? 7. What is the smallest winning margin of the Tour? 8. What Spaniard won the Tour last year? 9. Mountains are all classified for the Tour in terms of difficulty. What is “hors category?” 10. What does a “musette” hold?
JILLIAN’S ANSWERS 1. I have to say I know nothing about the Tour de France, so here goes. Um, 1929. 2. Charles DeGaulle. I’m clearly guessing. 3. Well, the only one I know is Lance Armstrong. 4. We’ll say two. 5. Lance Armstrong. 6. Yellow is overall? Then how about the mountain climbers? 7. Six minutes. 8. I don’t even have a guess. 9. The easiest? 10. Food?
For all those nonsports loving people out there, Head2Head would like to issue an apology. We know there’s been a lot of sports trivia lately, but with the NBA Championships, the World Cup, Wimbledon and now the Tour de France, it’s been pretty exciting. If you happen to like sports. So, let’s make a deal.: This week will be the last sports-related trivia quiz for a while. Next week, another topic. Current champ, Jillian French, will be taking on Ed Coates, a waiter.
DEAR ABBY standards, I resent it when my punishment is worse than theirs. How can I make this equal? — ANGRY IN THE WEST DEAR ANGRY: Yours is a problem that occurs in many families when they become blended, and you are right; the situation is unfair. Family counseling can help them arrive at a fair solution and head off resentments before they explode. Write www.DearAbby.com.
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CONCLUSION New week, new winner. Despite an uncertain first half, Coates pulled it together to wrap up his first Head2Head trivia win. He’ll be back next week to compete in a nonsports-themed trivia quiz.
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EAR ABBY: I am an 18-year-old woman and have been with my fiance for 2½ years. I love him and can’t picture my life without him. However, over the last six months he has become emotionally abusive. He used to treat me great, and now this. I miss how it used to be, and I cry almost every day. In the past I always told myself I would never put up with something like this, but I have been — and it gets harder every day. I know it’s not physical, but emotional abuse counts for something, right? Or am I overreacting? Please give me some advice. I need to know there IS a light at the end of the tunnel. — SAD IN LAS VEGAS AP DEAR SAD: You’re not overreacting. What you are experiencing now is a preview of how the rest of your life will be if you stay with him. When a partner becomes controlling and emotionally abusive, in most cases it’s only a matter of time until the physical abuse begins. If you’re smart, you will put an end to this NOW. DEAR ABBY: My mom 1. I know it was early 20th century. 1910? recently married a man with 2. I’ve read about them, but I can’t remem- four daughters whose upbringing was very different ber the names. from mine. Most of the time 3. I know it wasn’t Lance, but I’m blanking the “culture clash” doesn’t here. bother me, except when we 4. Wasn’t it three? get into trouble. 5. Lance. When I stay out after my 6. That’s for the sprinters, right? 7. I’ll go with 2 minutes, 19 seconds. I don’t curfew, I am grounded for two weeks. When they do it, know why. 8. Contador. He was a teammate of Lance’s. they get a minor scolding. While I understand that we 9. I think it’s the most challenging. Like were raised with different there’s no classification for them. 10. Riders go through feed stations, and this is what their food is in.
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