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When not working as a freelance writer, he enjoys organic farming, music, furniture making and backpacking.
Loves hip-hop more than you love cake.
If you are an artist, Vikki wants to talk to you. She is a singer, writer, photographer and marathon runner.
Full-time freelance writer who finds it difficult to work at home when her two chocolate labs won’t stop licking her toes.
Freelance writer, extraordinare. She is super connected in the community.
Sydney will teach you everything you need to know about pop culture.
Insists that you not forget her middle initial. She loves friendly bartenders, philosophy, and her rockstar boyfriend.
A former stylist turned writer, obsessed with all things fashion, buzz and culture. She enjoys staying on top of events so you don’t have to.
Music guru. Started writing for Preview a long time ago. Devin is the man.
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The Sale Soiree and Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser We all need more joy and laughter in our lives. And when you go to a comedy show, it’s amazing to be able to organically share that joy with others. I’ve been going to a few comedy shows recently and have been in complete awe of the people on stage. It takes a lot of talent and courage to engage an audience that way — the comedians are completely at the mercy of our reactions. If no one is feeling a joke, then the potential for embarrassment is immense. That’s why we salute the comedians in town for always going out on a limb for us. The comedy scene is a vital and lively one. Read all about it on pages 23-25.
An interactive day for RiverDogs fans 5-10 P.M. SATURDAY // JOSEPH P. RILEY JR. PARK, 360 FISHBURNE ST. The Charleston RiverDogs’ “Be Your Own Fan” mantra is going bilingual 5-10 p.m. Saturday. The RiverDogs’ faithful will be treated to a tribute to Latin-American baseball, featuring special content on display and ballpark contests throughout the evening. Those in attendance will even be allowed access to various parts of the playing field and engage in baseball-related activities. Another highlight will be the viewing on the video board of “Spaceman: A Baseball Odyssey,” a documentary about former Major League player Bill “The Spaceman” Lee and his ventures on and off the baseball field, including his affection for the people of Cuba and their love of baseball. Fans will be able to enjoy documentaries on the outfield grass, grandstand or other location within the park. Contact the RiverDogs at 577-DOGS (3647) or www.riverdogs.com.
7-10 P.M. TONIGHT // CHARLESTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, 654 KING ST., SUITE D Shop the night away when Charleston’s fashion community comes together to cut prices on apparel and showcase new trends. The Sale Soiree and Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser features attire from Biton, Stylexchange, Viola and Clyde, Strawberry Blonde Salon, I heart, V2V, Finicky Filly, K. Morgan, Beba Luxe, Treats for Tresses, Kira Elizabeth Design, Private Eye Undies and CandyShopVintage. All donations collected during the soiree will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. There will be complimentary champagne cocktails and music. Tickets are $15 at the door. Call 720-3105
High school students’ artwork at Redux
THROUGH JULY 31 // REDUX, 136 ST. PHILIP ST. The Redux Summer Art Institute is an educational program presented in cooperation with the Charleston County School District for high school students with talents in the visual arts. This year, 30 high school students were selected through a highly competitive process to have three weeks of intense training in painting, drawing and sculpture. The instructors this year were Tony Csavas, Sara Ferguson and Brian Kane. At the end of the program, the students will mount a full exhibition in the Redux galleries of the work produced. Head over to Redux at 5-8 p.m. Friday to celebrate their accomplishments at the opening reception. Admission is free and open to the public and will include beverages and light hors d’oeuvres. The exhibit, “They Paint They Sculpt They Draw,” will be on display through July 31. Call 722-0697.
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Aiken-based artist Malke will display collage and assemblage works in a window exhibit at the Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave. in North Charleston. Parking is free.
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Low Country Impressions. Visit the Charleston Artist Guild Gallery, where a collection of recent paintings by Ginny Versteegen are on display. Admission is free. Call 722-2425 or visit www.charlestonartistguild.com. 160 East Bay St.
SATURDAY
It is Christmas in July! A Christmas-themed summertime party will feature multiple DJs and musical acts with a showcase for local
John Toppings will play 5-9 p.m. at the Cabana Cafe on Pawleys Island. Make the drive out there to hear some easy-listening songs. Just sit back and enjoy the evening.
clothing and accessory brands and food and drink vendors. All proceedings will benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Visit www.lowcountryfoodbank.org. 10 Storehouse Row. 2120 Noisette Blvd, North Charleston.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Scenester is all about you. Think of it as our ‘reader of the issue.’ Want to be a scenester? E-mail us at scene@postandcourier.com JOB: Mother/Restauranteur/ Blogger ON A SATURDAY NIGHT, YOU ARE USUALLY: Anticipating a quiet Sunday with my men. FAVORITE EVENT IN CHARLESTON AND WHY: Food+Wine Festival, CFW, Spoleto... the list goes on and on!
Sara Stenlund is a young artist from southern Sweden and a recent graduate of the Florence Academy of Art. Her drawings have been on display all summer at the Bernie Horton Gallery, 43 Broad St. Call 727-4343. Free.
TUESDAY 7/27
The Poetry Society of South Carolina, the Lowcountry Initiative for the Literary Arts and the Charleston County Library will hold
a poetry reading at the Circular Congregational Church at 7 p.m. 150 Meeting St. Call 805-6930. Admission is free.
WEDNESDAY 7/28
Discover wines of the Southern Hemisphere in a class offered by In Good Taste. The five-night class will explore wines from these growing areas: Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. 6:308:30 p.m. at In Good Taste, 1901 Ashley River Road. Call 763-5597.
THURSDAY 7/29
Make the trip out to the Jazz Corner on Hilton Head to hear Lavon and Louise. The group plays Broadway, blues and jazz and will make the drive worthwhile. Tickets are $5. Show starts at 8 p.m. Call 842-8620.
TALENTS/HOBBIES: Writing thank-you notes, singing standards, and traveling abroad with only a carry-on.
WORST THING ABOUT CHARLESTON: Hurricanes, one-way streets, and the fault line we’re sitting on at present.
mentary one-word responses. The one that is probably most true across the board though -- Industrious!
CD IN YOUR CD PLAYER RIGHT NOW: Yo Gabba Gabba Music is Awesome -- I’m a new mother, what can I say? No, really... Melody Gardot’s “Worrisome Heart” is a current play and favorite.
FAVORITE BOOK: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. -- To realize one’s destiny is a person’s only real obligation. IN LOVE?: With two men & a cat - my soul mate, son, and feline, Fancy.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF, IN ONE WORD: Passionate.
BEST THING ABOUT CHARLESTON: Local farmers, friendly neighbors, and Folly by starlight!
IF YOUR FRIENDS DESCRIBED YOU IN ONE WORD, WHAT BIGGEST ACCOMPLISHMENT: WOULD IT BE?: I actually My child, Aksel. asked a few friends, and received a number of compli-
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oogling yourself is so three years ago. Today, all the cool kids are friend requesting people with the same name as theirs on Facebook. OK, so all the cool kids are actually doing things other than using Facebook. Like sending out tweets, texting while driving and generally ignoring their parents. These days it’s mainly just dorky people like me on there talking about how crazy last night was because I we ended up renting a movie I wouldn’t normally watch and then staying up past 11:30 p.m. (NOTE: Right now, if you’re going, “That’s not true, I use Facebook all the time and I’m cool,” then I’ll give you a second to let things sink in. And 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... Yeah. There you go.) But cool kids, if you’re reading this (I realize what an oxymoron that statement is.), hear me out. Friend requesting your namesake can be surprisingly fun and literally minutes of fun. That’s because doing so teaches you all sorts of valuable life lessons like ...
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doesn’t fully understand, some people still like Nickelback. ◗ Somebody out there has your name in the reverse order. (Yes, even you, Joey Buttafuoco.) ◗ Your profile photo, which is a snapshot of you after you passed out doing a keg stand in college, is the most normal as you thought. one of the bunch because ◗ You’re not the dorkiest it actually has your face in person out there with your it, unlike everybody else’s, particular name. which are of their children, ◗ And of those people who are clearly bigger losers than tattoos, dogs, dog’s tattoos, cleavage or Justin Bieber. you are, at least one will decline your friend request even ◗ There is at least one person with the same name as yours though they probably have who is the bizzaro you. (In no business being selective. my case, there was one Bryce ◗ Speaking of the one who Donovan who appeared to be declined you, at some point Asian, lived in England and you’ll friend request them again thinking, “Well maybe didn’t collect pogs.) they just accidentally clicked ◗ At least one of your namesakes was born after 1995, or ‘ignore,’ ” but no, they just don’t want to be friends with what you always often refer to as, “a couple of years ago.” you.
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seeing the following update on your profile page: “(Your name) is now friends with (your name).” In closing, I’m sure there are plenty more reasons why you should do this, I’m just not drunk enough to remember them. So you’ll just have to take my word for it. Friend requesting people with the same name as yours, while creepy, stalkerish and unhealthy, can be fun for the entire family! Especially if you’re looking for some good ideas for a your dog’s new tattoo.
Bryce Donovan only had one of 10 possible Bryce Donovans accept his friend requests. Apparently they don’t find the humor in this like he does. Reach him at 937-5938 or bdonovan@postandcourier.com.
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fter what feels like a very long eight or nine months, “Mad Men” is back on the air Sunday at 10 p.m. for its fourth season. The drama, which takes place in 1960s New York, is arguably one of the best shows on TV. I watch a ton of … everything, but “Mad Men” is great because it’s entertaining, well-written, and well-made. Some shows try to be smarter, funnier or more dramatic than they really are, but “Mad Men” hits the mark as a dramatic show without being flashy or overstated. As I wrote last week, the AMC show was just nominated for 17 Emmys. The show follows Don Draper, a totally likable guy, but probably not the best
in the past year – Esquire and New York Magazine in the past few months, for example. The office happenings generally involve competition for promotion or romantic flings, or maybe both. At home, Don is husband to Betty (January Jones) and father to young children Bobby and Sally. But role model. Don’s kind of Don is not quite the perfect shady sometimes, and his husband. And last season, back story is told through it didn’t feel like an epiflashbacks throughout the sode of “Mad Men” unless series. At work, Don (Jon Hamm) Betty told their children to go watch TV or leave her is a successful advertising alone. exec at the fictional firm, Even though the show Sterling Cooper. It’s a boys club of (m)ad men, save the is set in the ’60s, it never feels like the time element female secretaries and the determined (but sometimes is thrown in your face – so much so that I did a double annoying) Peggy Olsen (Elisabeth Moss). In charge take when a pregnant character started smoking a cigof the secretaries for the arette like it was no big deal. first couple of seasons was But the show’s subtleties Joan Holloway (Christina Hendricks), who has hit the make it that much better. It’s one of those shows best covers of several magazines
watched in marathons, instead of episode to episode, I think. Most episodes end on a cliffhanger, so I like to watch at least a few at a time. Also, when something dramatic happens in one episode, that storyline is often not brought up again for another couple of episodes. It’s not hard to catch up on the show since each of the past three seasons are made up of only 13 45-minutelong episodes. And AMC airs season marathons every so often, too. Last season saw some serious shakeups in the Draper family and the Sterling Cooper office that I can’t wait to see unfold starting Sunday. Like “True Blood” and “Dexter,” “Mad Men” really took off in popularity its last season. I’m just glad it’s back for another season of (50-yearold) pop culture references and Draper dramatics.
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arl Klugh was smooth before there was such a thing as smooth jazz. He took the jazz world by storm with his elegant acoustic guitar playing and crooning voice in the 1970s. As nearly as I can remember, Klugh (pronounced “clue”) has never really categorized his music but he’s always been contemporary, over all those years. A major influence early in his career was Chet Atkins, who most would consider country. In a June EzineArticles. com interview with Tom Redmond, Earl said, “I was always fascinated by the sound of the classical guitar and I remember when-
acclaimed Weekend of Jazz to the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. The bill includes Fourplay, three-time Grammynominated and multiplatinum-selling saxophonist Boney James, Golden Globe nominee and bassist Kyle Eastwood, Latin-jazz saxophonist and vocalist Jessy ever they had Westerns on J and trumpeter/vocalist/ television, I always liked composer Joe Grandsen. that Spanish flavor and I Earl, quite the businessreally gravitated towards man, is bringing his revue it. Growing up in Detroit, from its base in Colorado that ‘Spanish sound’ was so here Nov. 11-13. exotic, it sounded like someThe three days are packed thing so far away.” with golf, music and food Earl and a slew of other goodies, starting at $249 contemporary jazz greats per person/per night at the will be close by in November Sanctuary, based on double when he brings his highly occupancy. Three-night
villa prices start from $199 per person/per night. The rate does not include taxes or villa resort fees. Two-night packages for Friday and Saturday are available at the Sanctuary from $299 per person/per night, and from $229 per person/per night at the villas, all double occupancy. The resort reports that all packages are based on availability. Also, guests booking reservations before July 31 will be entered to win one of two weekend getaways at the Sanctuary that can be redeemed up to one year following Weekend of Jazz Please see JAZZ, Page 11E
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and all two- and three-night package guests will be entered to win a VIP dinner with Earl at the event. For reservations, call 800654-2924 or visit www.kiawahresort.com. I spoke with Earl last week when he was visiting the island in preparation for the gig. It was a delight to talk with him. Just like his music, he’s softspoken and even-toned with a brightness to his voice that reveals an upbeat outlook on life. He’s nimble but not in a hurry. He said bands will play from a large book of tunes accumulated over the years. Given the players, that’s a lot to choose from. Take the experiences of the
members of Fourplay, which started about 20 years ago. The individual musicians go further back. They include keyboardist Bob James, drummer Harvey Mason, bassist Nathan East and guitarist Chuck Leob. As fresh as they continue to sound, all thee guys have been playing more than 40 years. Bob, the oldest of them and a fine composer and arranger, is considered by some an architect of early smooth jazz. Remember the cool theme from the TV show “Taxi”? Bob wrote that. I first heard him and Earl together on some of those CTI label albums in the 1970’s. Awesome stuff that was on the cutting edge for its time. Since then, Earl has gone on to make many other records
University in Atlanta run by Southern Christian Leadership Conference archivist Sarah Quigley: “Ralph David Abernathy assumed the presidency of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in 1968 following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Roughly one year later, 12 members of Local 1199B of the Retail, Wholesale and From the mailbag Department Store Union in I heard from Lowcountry Charleston, South Carolina, performer and producer Bob were fired by Medical College Belden on Sunday. Always on Hospital (today’s MUSC) afthe lookout, he shared some ter trying to organize a union very interesting information in the hospital. he thinks would make a fine “Following the dismissal, libretto for a musical piece over 60 other employees about an occurrence during walked out and began a the hospital workers’ strike in strike that lasted through the Charleston in 1968. summer. Strike leadership His missive included the soon contacted the SCLC to following excerpt from a civil enlist the organization’s suprights collection at Emory port. Over the next several
and produce events. He’s been running his Weekend of Jazz for seven years now. Each spring, he puts on this tremendous lineup a the Broadmoor Hotel resort in Colorado Springs. I’m betting the run of events will play just as nicely here on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean as it does at the bottom of the Rocky Mountains.
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months, Abernathy, along with other civil rights leaders, conducted nonviolence training workshops for demonstrators, spoke in churches and led rallies in protest of the firings. “During the demonstrations, Abernathy was arrested twice, ultimately spending several weeks in jail. From his jail cell, he wrote ‘Letter from a Charleston Jail.’ Intended to imitate Martin Luther King’s ‘Letter from a Birmingham Jail,’ Abernathy’s letter was a call for nonviolent resolution of the dispute, and a plea to the community to support the workers. “In August, the State of South Carolina put an end to the strike by raising the wages of all state employees to the Federal minimum of $1.60, and hospital administration rehired striking workers.
In his autobiography, ‘And the Walls Came Tumbling Down,’ Abernathy described the Charleston strike as the first action planned and executed under his leadership, and the first real test of his presidency. Ultimately, he saw the action in Charleston as the first opportunity for victory following the disappointments of the Poor People’s Campaign in 1968.” Bob’s right. That letter could be turned into a libretto, the words of a dramatic musical work such as an opera, including both the spoken and the sung parts. I’m going to challenge Bob on this one. If he writes the music, I’ll get the words done. Jack McCray, author of “Charleston Jazz,” can be reached at jackjmccray@aol. com.
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shooting the six chosen models in six different locations around Charleston. Each model was given a rough idea as to where they would be photographed and was allowed to select their own attire with minimal constraints. While on set each model was also given the opportunity to voice their opinion about the shoot and even try out some of their own ideas. According to Jason Benjamin, partner at e-sy-lum, “The question we get most often, before a photo shoot is, ‘Can we make the picture look like this?’ Our job isn’t to make anyone look like someone else or to follow any specific guidelines. We look to advance our own
understanding of the creative process in each an every case, whether we’re filming a commercial, building a web strategy, or photographing a model. In our experience capturing the creative essence of a company or person is a lot like tailoring a suit, everyone is a little different. We set out to give local models some solid exposure and unique photography to add to their portfolios, and I think we’ve accomplished that.” The complete calendar will be available on e-sy-lum. com beginning on July 16. e-sy-lum encourages viewers to log on to their website (http://e-sy-lum. com)and vote for their favorite model.
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his Sunday, musician Emily Painter hits the stage at Chai’s Lounge to play a few tunes with the help of few of her friends ... and her dad. In the midst of putting up her poster in various local downtown businesses, she took a moment to answer some questions. Q: How long have you been playing out and about? A: I’ve been singing or playing one instrument or another for about 23 years. I was a band geek in high school and proud of it. Q: So, how’d you land a show at Chai’s? A: I’m very fortunate to work at Basil and have some lovely connections who are supportive of me. Q: Since this is your first headlining-type gig, what can one expect from the show? A: I want to play all of the music that I love and that makes me feel. And by “feel,” I mean what moves me. So one can expect to see my heart, my love, my pain, my joy, et cetera ... I guess.
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WHO: Emily Painter and Special Company. WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Sunday. WHERE: Chai’s Lounge & Tapas, 462 King St. ADMISSION: Free. MORE INFO: 722-7313.
Q: I heard your dad may be up there doing a few songs with you. Has he been an influence on your love for country? A: He’s been an influence on everything in my life. Both of my parents. They are my favorite people in the entire world. Q: Since this is your first gig, per se, are you doing covers and originals? A: As of now ... covers only. I’m scared to let the originals out of the bag yet. But I might sneak a few in. One step at a time. ... I am working on it. I’m adding up the heartbreaks and aches. Apparently, they make the best songs. Tears and beers. Q: Will there come a show where you perform mostly originals? A: Yes. ... Well, let’s see how this goes.
Q: How do you feel about your cheeky press photo? A: My friends picked the photo. So it feels strange to have that crazy big poster hanging around town. It feels scary and a little selfabsorbed. But to be honest, it makes me smile. Music is what makes me happy. So ... if I have to blab posters and fliers of myself all over this town so that I can get on a stage and hang out with my friends and family and do what I love, then I am OK with it. ... But, yeah, cheeky it is. Q: You don’t own a TV. How’s that working out for you? A: Much more productive. Although I could still use a few more hours in the day. I mean, a girl has to paint her toenails. Especially when her last name is Painter.
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Emily Painter is stepping out from the behind the scenes for her show on Sunday. She’s been an integral part of the local music scene, singing background vocals and playing music with other bands in the area.
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Voodoo puts you under its spell with music and social events
the rest of the night.” During the event at 15 Magnolia Road Poe Studio will sell jewelry, cocktail dresses oodoo Tiki Bar & and T-shirts created by the Lounge off Magnolia designers carried by the store. Road is holding “Girls Poe Studio employee Lyda Night Out” and “Reggae Rossi said some of the local Summer Nights” at 6-9 p.m. designers the store carries tonight and at 8 p.m. July 29, will make an appearance torespectively. night to meet customers. Jewelry and clothing store “It’s really important to Poe Studio is collaborating support local businesses and with Voodoo to produce designers because when you “Girls Night Out,” creating do, it really does help boost an atmosphere that will althe local economy,” Rossi low customers to socialize said. and shop at the same time. Rossi said that the event “ ‘Girls Night’ is an early will feature jewelry designed event, so it’s a social kind of by artists such as Shivika gathering with lots of conAsthana, Laughing Raven versation,” said Chris Smith, Designs, Dead Red Robin, Voodoo’s kitchen manager. Aaron Saucier and clothing “They can come buy a few by Mew Designs. drinks and do a little shopSmith said that Voodoo ping with plenty of time left has worked with Poe Studio to go out to other places or before, recalling an event stay right here at Voodoo for showcasing various types of
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fashion. “It was more like a fashion show than ‘Girls Night,’ but there will be some elements of that with ‘Girls Night’ also,” Smith said. Island-styled “Reggae Summer Nights,” will offer a different type of scene than “Girls Night Out,” offering plenty of Malibu and music for party-goers to dance to. DJ Rock and DJ Matt Blaster both will work the event. “ ‘Reggae Night’ is pretty late, and it’s on a Thursday, so it’s a good way to get the rest of your weekend started,” Smith said. “There will be a lot of people just having a good time.” For information on these events, visit www.voodootikibar.com. For information on Poe Studio, which is in West Ashley at 819 Savannah Highway, call 573-4884.
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streets. We did that for a couple years and the money just started piling up. Of course, the pile consisted of one dollar bills, but it was still a pile. Q: The Two Man Gentlemen Band has a incredibly unique sound. It’s like oldtime swing with a modern twist. Where does your
Q: You can make just about anyone listen. How? A: I think that comes from playing on the street. When we were starting, we had to rustle up a crowd. And it’s translated well to when we are on the stage. In the beginning, it was almost out of desperation, but now it’s a little bit easier.
vise and every audience is different, that makes it easy. We change the songs night to night and we have a lot of The Two Man Gentlemen songs to choose from. Band, Andy Bean (vocals, Q: Is there a specific rou4-string guitars & banjos) tine as far as performance and Fuller Condon (vocals, goes? upright bass) just released A: Not at all. There is no its fifth album, “Live in pattern. New York.” Q: You two seem to just mesh together. How long did it take to reach that level? A: A lot people think we are brothers, which Most places we go, we have we are not. Anytime you some sort of a crowd. We work with someone every don’t have to be overwhelm- night, there is going to be a Among the many placed it inspiration come from? ing to get people to listen connection. He’s kinda of will travel this summer, the A: We were exposed to it anymore or be like musical stoned face and dry and I band will be stopping July early and it was just by luck. beggars. am outgoing and person29 in Charleston. We both always listened to Q: How do you keep the able. We have that going; it’s Q: What is the back’20s and ’30s jazz. So when energy going from one live just our personalities. ground of the band? we went to make music out performance to the next? Q: You opened for Willie A: We were college room- of it, we didn’t have to put A: It’s actually easy. We Nelson and John Mellenmates. It all was just too much thought into it. only have to work two camp last summer, how for fun when And when you have a banjo hours a day. It’s not too was that ? we started perand an antique guitar, it’s go- draining. We don’t do rePlease see TWO, Page 16E forming on the ing to sound old fashioned. hearsals. We get to impro-
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Cary Brothers BY MATTHEW GODBEY
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Cary Brothers Tonight at The Pour House Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Cary Brothers emerged from obscurity when his song “Blue Eyes” was featured in the 2004 film “Garden State,” helping the song reach more than 100,000 downloads on iTunes. Following that success, Brothers became one of the first, in what has grown to be a countless number, of the unsigned singer/songwriters to rely heavily on film and television dramas to get his music out to the masses. Brothers has had his music featured on shows like “Scrubs,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “ER,” “One Tree Hill,” “Bones” and others. The success of soundtracks led to touring spots with such artists as Liz Phair, The Fray, Ben Lee and Imogen Heap. His soft, slightly melancholy voice and folk with a bit of New Wave persuasion has made him a favorite among college-age audiences for nearly half a decade, but as his audience grows up, so does Brothers. His latest album, “Under Control,” reveals more complex arrangements and deeper harmonies along with the classic delivery that fans of Brothers have come to adore. Cary Brothers will perform at the Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., tonight. Celebrated musicians Greg Laswell and Harper Blynn will also perform. Doors open at 9 p.m., show starts at 10. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door or online at www. etix.com. Call 571-4343 or visit www.charlestonpourhouse.com.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Tonight at The Windjammer Karl Denson got his start as Lenny Kravitz’s sax player during the late ’80s before going on to form his own band, along with DJ Greyboy, The Greyboy Allstars. Please see EVENTS, Page 16E
if you go WHAT: Two Man Gentlemen Band. WHERE: Eye Level Art, 103 Spring St. WHEN: July 29. TICKETS: $8 in advance (call 2782374), $10 at the door. MORE INFO: eyelevelart.com.
The Two Man Gentlemen Band’s original brand of raucous, retro vaudevillian swing is becoming an underground sensation. Catch them at Eye Level Art on July 29 PROVIDED BY MOD MEDIA
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hy did Tay McNabb become a DJ? “I do it because it’s an excuse to buy more records, really,” he said. McNabb has been playing live vinyl DJ sets under the pseudonym “Party Dad” since the New Year and doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon. “It’s a great way to share it with people. I was the guy that showed up at a party with a brand-new mix CD and break songs at parties like that. That was one of my favorite things, when I would introduce a song to my friends and it would become a staple at every party.” McNabb started compiling music at a very early age. He played drums in a Christian punk-rock cover band fronted by his youth minister in Pinopolis and broadened his musical horizons through obscure Christian rock bands such as Pedro the Lion. He started collecting records in high school after he got a job and his own car, where he strayed from the Christian rock vein towards disco, funk, soul and punk. McNabb started getting actively involved in the local music scene by putting on shows at the College of Charleston Communications Museum and hosting his own radio show on the college station for a year. In 2009, he expanded his role by broadcasting his own “Somebody Come and Play” podcast, an hour-long show that featured different DIY artists he discovered on the Internet where he perused blogs and music websites. McNabb also helped open Outer Space, a concert space
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Tay McNabb plays music every Tuesday night at The Upper Deck, 353 King St.
name. I am an actual dad, tenders of the Upper Deck too. Elise, she’s party kid.” to let him spin records all “Party daughter,” six-yearnight for free beer. PARTY DAD IS: Tay old Elise said. These sets caught the McNabb attention of the Electric ORIGINALLY FROM: Friends, a local DJ super Charleston group, and things started to WEBSITE: www.electrictake off from there. friends.com Since then, Party Dad has SEE HIM NEXT: Tonight landed a Saturday night gig at Sale Soiree and Cystic at new downtown hot spot Fibrosis Fundraiser at the O-Ku, as well as a weekly Charleston Center for set at The Upper Deck every Photography, 654 King Tuesday. St.; Music at 7 p.m.; $10 McNabb’s favorite perforadvance / $15 at the door) mance was for a private Spoand Tuesday, July 27 at leto party that was thrown The Upper Deck w/JeffET in celebration of a dance & MACHETE troupe. “Juilliard-trained dancers getting down to my set was so much fun. Everyon upper Meeting Street, one had a blast,” he said. that housed shows for nine What should one expect in months in late 2009 to early a Party Dad live set? 2010. McNabb’s staples include After a New York DJ sold “What a Fool Believes,” by his record collection to the Doobie Brothers. “LowCharleston record store down” by Boz Scaggs, “In Fifty-Two Five, he saw it as a golden opportunity to ex- the Bush” by Musique, and “World Turning” by Fleetpand his collection. wood Mac. “There were piles of old The moniker “Party Dad” soul and disco, and some was coined by McNabb and really good punk records,” some friends as a joke. McNabb said. “I don’t know exactly “Right around the time I when I came up with the was getting into the single format, there’s this treasure idea of Party Dad, but it was trove for me to dig through.” originally a joke about the creepy dad who shows up at Shortly afterwards, his son’s party with two sixMcNabb’s close friend left the city and gave him a sec- packs,” he said. “That was the joke of it, ond turntable. He quickly and it made me laugh, so capitalized on the opporI decided to take it as my tunity, convincing the bar-
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Watson, As-Is bring blues, pop and soul to Charleston BY CHRISTINA ELMORE
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Kellin Watson’s music has been described as a cross between Brandi Carlile and Al Green. She has a new disc coming in the fall and will perform Sunday at Eye Level Art.
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verse at The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., tonight. Tickets are $15 in adThe success of The Greyboy Allstars vance, $20 at the door and are available online at www.the-windjammer. propelled Denson’s reputation as one com or at the venue. Visit www.theof the most exciting new jazz musicians to emerge in modern times. Den- windjammer.com or call 886-8596. son’s eclectic mixture of acid jazz, funk The Burning Angels and jam began taking hold so well that Denson set out on a solo career as Saturday at The Village Tavern well as continuing to record with The They’ve been called “Americana Greyboy Allstars. soul” and, well, yeah, that’s probably To date, Denson has released well over a dozen records between his work the best way to describe Athens-based quintet The Burning Angels. with Kravitz, The Greyboy Allstars Led by the gravelly and stirring voand his solo projects Karl Denson’s cals of Mark Cunningham, the band of Tiny Universe and Karl Denson Trio. veteran Athens-area musicians formed Denson will perform with his funk/ jazz project Karl Denson’s Tiny Uniless than a year ago and began raising
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sheville-based singersongwriter Kellin Watson will be teaming up with Michael Bellar’s As-Is Ensemble for an East Coast summer tour that will bring the artists to Eye Level Art on Sunday. Watson, whose music has been described as a blend of blues, pop and soul, has performed with artists such as Amos Lee, Little Feat, Susan Tedeschi and The Duhks. Fans of CMT’s “Big Break” may recognize Watson as one of the show’s finalists from 2007. Watson finished second out of the 40 artists who competed in the show that featured upand-coming acts competing for the chance to open for country music singer Sara Evans in concert. “That was an interesting experience,” Watson said. “I hate contests because I usually lose. I’m really good at losing, but I did it because I knew it would be really good exposure.” Bellar’s As-Is Ensemble will perform as Watson’s opening act during the summer tour. After concluding their set, they will return to the stage as Watson’s back up. “It’s a cool kind of set-up,” Bellar said. Bellar will perform on keys,
if you go WHO: Kellin Watson and Michael Bellar’s AS-IS Ensemble WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Eye Level Art, 103 Spring St. EMAIL: elabookings@gmail.com TICKETS: $8 in advance; $12 day of the show. Purchase through the gallery by calling 278-2374. Student presale tickets are $5. WEBSITE: www.michaelbellar.com, www.kellinwatson.com
Jonti Siman on bass and Brad Wentworth on drums. Bellar said that he met Watson after she opened for artist Amos Lee. “I play in Amos’s band. Kellin opened for him so I got to listen to her music and I really dug it,” Bellar said. Bellar described Watson’s sound as folk-soul. “She’s like a blend of Brandi Carlile and Al Green,” he said. Bellar also is producing Watson’s fourth album, “Halo of Blue.” “It sort of happened in a funny way,” Watson said when asked what led her to choose Bellar for the job. “We played a show together back in my hometown, and it went really well,” Watson said. “Michael Bellar and the As-Is Ensemble added a support to my music that made it sound how I always wanted it to sound. Having him produce my album was just an idea that turned out to be the right
audience interest almost immediately. The Burning Angels brings an enveloping sound through the use of a variety of styles, including country, rock, bluegrass and just a hint of Irishinfluenced folk. The sound is accented with a collection of guest performers that throw instruments like the banjo, dobro and fiddle into the mix, giving The Burning Angels a more authentic throwback-folk sound. The Burning Angels will perform at The Village Tavern, 1055 Johnnie Dodds, Blvd., Saturday with LIONZ, The Lefty Hathaway Band & Betsy Franck and The Bareknuckle Band. Call 884-6311.
thing.” Watson said that this summer tour will serve as a preview of her album that was originally supposed to be released by the end of the month. “We figured that would be crazy, so I had my deadline pushed back to the fall,” Watson said. “We felt bad for not having it ready, so this way audiences will still get to hear some of the album.” Watson said along with Michael Bellar’s As-Is Ensemble, “Halo of Blue” will feature Winnipeg, Manitoba-based group, The Duhks. Watson said that there is talk of other artists being featured on the album, but she said she did not want to offer any other names because those collaborations have not been confirmed. When asked what’s next for her as an artist, Watson said “the possibilities are endless. I’m just constantly trying to put out more art and more music.”
stuff that puts a smile on people’s faces. A: We didn’t interact with We are happy people. them very much. But it was We’re very lucky with what wonderful. There were big we get to do. We have nothstadiums to perform in. And ing to be sad about. we got to see how the bigQ: Have you ever played time stars eat. They get the in Charleston before? best food. We ate ourselves A: Oh yeah, we love it. silly. We’ve been coming once or Q: Where does the inspitwice a year. It’s really hot ration for your lyrics come there. from? The good thing about A: Some of our favorite what we get to do, we don’t songs take on peculiar topstay anywhere too long. If ics, but I wish more songs we’re somewhere hot, we’re were like ours. We try to probably headed somewhere have fun. We sing about cooler the next (day).
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Crowded House
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SYMPHONICITIES (Deutsche Grammophon) Really, Sting? Thirty-five years of great music both as a member of The Police and as a solo act, and now you decide to put out a CD of you singing your songs backed by a symphony orchestra? I suppose it could be worse. No, on second thought it couldn’t. It would be one thing if you filled the album with hits and attempted to reimagine each tune. Instead, you give us a few bonafide hits, such as “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic” and “Roxanne,” and fill with lesser-known Sting songs and even a cover of “You Will Be My Ain True Love.” The worst part is the fact that it is plainly evident that Sting’s heart just isn’t in these performances. The vocal performances are listless and uninspired. While Sting, as well as any other artist out there, has the right to make whatever album he wants to, it seems that in this case the artist has forgotten the key reason music is recorded; so that people will listen. KEY TRACKS: Go out and buy an actual album by Sting’s old band, The Police.
INTRIGUER (Fantasy) When Crowded House originally hung it up in 1996, it marked the end of one of the more enduring and melodic rock bands to escape the ’80s. Then in 2007, the band, minus their late drummer Paul Hester, reunited and released “Time On Earth.” It was the band’s first album of original music in 14 years. Apparently, Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Mark Hart and Matt Sherrod liked the recording and touring process well enough this time, in that Crowded House is back with a new CD, “Intriguer.” Finn’s distinctive songwriting style is on full display here, and many of the songs sound like the good old-fashioned Crowded House from the ’80s and ’90s. The feeling in “Intriguer” is a bit more subdued than other Crowded House releases. Fans of “Together Alone,” the band’s 1993 release, will find much to like here. Originally a trio consisting of Finn, Seymour, and Hester, the band added Hart to the lineup shortly before the original breakup. Hart, who previously played with Supertramp, provides just the right amount of musicianship needed, while drummer Sherrod wisely doesn’t try to emulate Hester’s drumming style. All in all, if you are a fan of old-school Crowded House, then this one should be a treat. KEY TRACKS: “Saturday Sun,” “Amsterdam,” “Falling Dove”
SETLISTS (Legacy) Live music has always been the true test of a band. Any band can benefit from studio magic, but out on the stage in a live environment, if you can’t deliver the goods, then you may as well hang it up. Over the years, there have been certain music acts, such as Peter Frampton and Cheap Trick, whose live albums have transcended their studio work. The Legacy label has just released the first 11 volumes in its “Setlist” series. The CDs each focus on a specific act, and collects live performances from various sources, including live albums, rarities and previously unreleased material. The CDs also include embedded .pdf files that can be accessed by placing the CD in a computer. The files include liner notes, photographs and other bonus material. The first wave of artists includes Cheap Trick, Johnny Cash, Judas Priest, Willie Nelson, Ted Nugent, Alabama, Blue Oyster Cult, Jefferson Airplane, Kansas, Quiet Riot and REO Speedwagon. For fans of any of those acts, the new “Setlist” CDs will provide plenty of great live music. KEY TRACKS: Cheap Trick’s “Surrender,” Johnny Cash’s “A Boy Named Sue,” Willie Nelson’s “Georgia On My Mind”
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The Doors WHEN YOU’RE STRANGE: A FILM ABOUT THE DOORS
(Eagle Rock) The story of the classic rock band The Doors has been told before, most notably in the 1991 Oliver Stone biopic that starred Val Kilmer as singer Jim Morrison. What sets “When You’re Strange: A Film About The Doors” apart from previous attempts to tell the tale is the inclusion of an impressive amount of unreleased film footage. Narrated by Johnny Depp, this documentary starts with film of Jim Morrison racing through the desert in a Ford Mustang, although it is never quite clear where he is headed. The film, written and directed by Tom Dicillo, does a good enough job telling the story of how The Doors formed, and how Morrison’s unpredictability only served to make the band more famous. Pulling no punches, the documentary shows the good and the bad, and paints an intimate portrait of a band that fans are still analyzing to this day. Depp’s voice is the perfect choice to narrate the feature, and fans will marvel at the sheer volume of previously unreleased footage. DVD extras include an interview with Morrison’s father, Admiral George C. Morrison, who until this interview had never publically discussed his son’s life. KEY MOMENT: Watching Morrison casually mingle with fans before a Long Island, N.Y., show.
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ALLUETTE’S JAZZ CAFE: 137 Calhoun St. 737-0090. TonightSat: Oscar River Trio, 9:30 p.m.; Fri: Gerald Brazel, $30, 8 and 11 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: The Bad Signs; Sun: Everett Bigbee; Mon: Open Mic; Tues: Danielle Howell: Wed: Ward and Joel. 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: Abi Robins w/ Sean Renner, Leigh Glass Band, Joshua Singleton and Colleen Hart, Free, 7 p.m. BAMBU: 604 Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant. 284-8229. Tonight: Rob Lowe w/ Jefferson Coker; Fri: Rob Gerkin w/ Dallas Brewer; Sat: Calvin Taylor, 8:30 p.m.; Wed: Matt Pertuset w/ JR Getches; Thurs: Henri Gates. BANANA CABANA: 1130 Ocean Blvd., IOP. 886-4360. Tonight: Kevin Fox, 6 p.m.; Fri: Paul Jaminson, 7 p.m.; Sat: Kevin Fox, 6 p.m.; Sun: Skip Sullians, 7 p.m.; Mon: Hunter Hill, 6 p.m.; Tues: Jeff Houts, 6 p.m.; Wed: Hugh Price, 6 p.m.; Thurs: Skip Sullians, 6 p.m. BLIND TIGER PUB: 38 Broad St. 577-0088. Tonight: Pork Chop, 9 p.m.; Fri: :Louis w/ Pork Chop, 7:30 p.m.; Sat; Whiskey and Ramblin’, 7:30 p.m. Mon: Big Hit and Baby Kit, 9 p.m.; Tues: Velvet Jones Duo, 9 p.m.; Wed. Graham Whorley, Thurs: Pork Chop, 9 p.m. BLU RESTAURANT & BAR: 1 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-6658. Fri: Ryan Becknell, 8:30 p.m.; Sat: Jamisun, 2 p.m., Ted McKee, 8:30 p.m.; Sun: Rotie Salley, 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: Shrimp City Slim w/ Juke Joint Johnny, 7 p.m.; Tonight-Sat: Ronnie Johnson and Chris Clifton, 9 p.m.; Sun: Frank Royster, 8 p.m.; Wed: Jacob and Jason of Category
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. 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 Ensemble, 7 p.m. CITY LIGHTS COFFEE SHOP: 141 Market St. 853-7067. Wed: The Amazing Mittens, 6:30 p.m. THE CLUB AT MEYERS RD.: 216 Meyers Rd., Summerville. 8754215. 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. Fri: ‘Friend Tribute’ w/ Island Beach Boyz, DJ Patty Rock, Chedda Bob and Lil Five, $5; Tues: Reggae Bingo. DORCHESTER LANES: 10015 Dorchester Rd., Summerville. 376-2200. Fri-Sat: Burt Floyd; Sun: Team Trivia w/ Bad Joke Tom; Mon and Wed: Karaoke w/ Rocky; Tues: Acoustics w/ 61 Daze. DROP-IN DELI: 32 B Center St., Folly Beach. (843) 633-0234 Tonight: Stratton Moore w/ Stephen J.; Fri: The Tips; Sat: Stereo Reform; Mon: The Hawkes; Thurs: Leigh Glass Band. DUNLEAVY’S PUB: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-9646. Sun: Carroll Brown, 8 p.m.; Tue: Carroll Brown w/ Bob Sachs and The Maniax, 7:30 p.m. EAST BAY MEETING HOUSE: 159 East Bay St. 723-3446. Mon: Monday Night Poetry and Open mic, 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. Tues: Improve Music Night, $5, 8 p.m. FIERY RON’S SULLIVAN’S ISLAND: 2209 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-3131. Tonight: Jason and The Juggernauts, $3, 10 p.m.; Fri: Mississippi John Doude and Voodoo Panther, $5, 10 p.m.; Sat: BBQ BROS w/ Matt Woods, $5; Wed: Nite Ramble, 8:30 p.m.; Thurs: Lefty Williams, $5, 10:30 p.m. FIERY RON’S WEST ASHLEY: 1205 Ashley River Rd. 225-2278. Tonight: Blue Plantation, 9:30 p.m.; Fri: Gaslight Street, $5, 10:30 p.m.; Mon: Open Mic, 8 p.m.; Tues: Bret Mosley, 9:30 p.m.; Wed: Lowcountry Blues Clubs, 7 p.m.; Thurs: Drifting Troubadour, 9:30 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. Fri: 92.5 The Box Dance Party; Sat: Fire Apes 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. IACOFANO’S: 629 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 881-2313. Sat: Keith Bruce, 8 p.m. JIMMY’S: 431 St. James Ave., Goose Creek. 553-8766. Fri: The Hed Shop Boys; Sat: Karaoke w/ Donny, 9 p.m.; Tues: Chris Sullivan, Free. JOHNSON’S PUB: 12 Cumberland St. 958-0662. Fri: Stereo Reform. J’PAULZ: 1739 Maybank Hwy., James Island. 795-6995. Wed: Plane Jane. 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 7665292. Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KING STREET GRILLE: Fri: Patio Party, 6 p.m. KUDU COFFEE: 4 Vanderhorst St. 853-7186. Tonight: Mr. Goodstache, 8 p.m.; Sat: Matty Sheets and The Blockheads, 8 p.m. LALO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 1585 Central Ave., Summerville. 873-9988. Sat: Swamp Fox Karaoke, 8 p.m. LIBERTY TAP ROOM: 1028 Johnnie Dobbs Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 971-7777. Tonight: Mitch Wetherington, 6 p.m. LOCAL’S BAR: 1150 Queensborought Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 3885114. Mon: Keith Bruce, 7 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. THE MILL LOUNGE: 1026 E. Montague Ave. North Charleston. 225-2650. Tonight: Trivia w/ Val, 8:30 p.m.; Fri: Dante’s Camaro; Sat: Say You Swear w/ Guilt Ridden Troubadours; Mon: Open Mice w/ Matt Vogt; Wed: Megan Jean w/ KFB. MOJO’S CLUB AND CIGAR BAR: 945 Bacons Bridge Rd. 8755099. Mon: Shag. MORGAN CREEK GRILL: 80 41st Ave. IOP. 886-8980. Fri: Rene Russell; Sat: Rene Russell w/ Gary Hewitt; Sun: Dylan Sneed; Tues: Rene Russell on Palmetto Breeze Cruise, 6 p.m. MUSIC FARM: 32 Ann St. 5776989. Fri: Lowcountry Talent
auditions, $10, 7 p.m.; Sat: The American Dream Team, $12-15, 8:30 p.m.; Wed: Demun Jones w/ Lamar Williams Jr. and Slaughtahouse Reppin, $7-10, 8 p.m. OASIS BAR AND GRILL: 778 Folly Rd., James Island. Tonight: Fusebox Poet w/ Swift Robinson and Will Divide; Fri: Hooded Eagle w/ Mortal Man, Ritual and False Light; Sat: Alcoholocaust; Sun: Shotgun Harbor w/ Prologic 13, Set Apart and I Another; Tues: Geri-X; Thurs: Jerry Jacobs. 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. 8713800. 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: Ted McKee, 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: Ben Fagan, 7 p.m.; Sun: Elise Testone Duo, 6 p.m. THE POUR HOUSE: 1977 Maybank Highway. 571-4343. Tonight: Greg Laswell w/ Cary Brothers and Harper Blynn, $12, 9 p.m.; Fri: ‘Night of the Blues’ w/ Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues, $15-19, 9:30 p.m.; Sat: Sonia Leigh, $6, 7 p.m., Turtle Foljk, $7, 10:30 p.m.; Sun: The Tips, Free, 5 p.m.; Mon: Robert Francis, $5, 8 p.m.; Tues: The Coal Men, 9 p.m.; Wed: Jacob Jeffries Band, Free, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Zoogma w/ Bitch Please, $8, 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. Wed: Mac Leaphard and My Ragged Company, 7:30 p.m. THE ROCK LOUNGE: 1662 Savannah Hwy. 225-2200. Fri: Gullah Roots Reggae Band, 8 p.m.; Sat: TNT “AC/DC Tribute Band,” 8 p.m.
SAND DOLLAR: 7 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-9498. Fri: Robert Paige and The Holy City Sinners; Sat: Bonefish. 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: Common Ground. SODA WATER GRILL: 1960 Riviera Drive, Mt. Pleasant. 388-0309. 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. 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: Susie Summers and Al, 6 p.m.; Sat: Adele w/ Bob Tobin, 6:30 p.m.; Mon: Singer and Songwriter Night, 8 p.m.; Tues: Trivia, 8 p.m.; Thurs: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m. SURF BAR: 103 W Cooper Ave., Folly Beach. 588-2009. Fri: Jason and The Juggernauts; Wed: Bret Mosley; Thurs: Cary Hudson of Blue Mountain. THE SWAMP FOX AT THE FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: 387 King St. 724-8888. Fri-Sat: Pianist Bill Howland 6 p.m. TATTOOED MOOSE: 1137 Morrison Dr. 277-2990. Fri: Megan Jean & the KFB, 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 NEIGHBOR
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Below are photos of Charles Williams and Joshua Flint’s art walk after party on July 16 and Sizzle, the Charleston Pride fundraiser, on July 17. They were taken by Norma Farell. Upload your own pics to www.charlestonscene.com.
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Lowcountry Talent contestants get their chance to shine
BY CHRISTINA ELMORE
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ne lucky singer soon will receive the deal of a lifetime as the final round of WLCN-TV’s local music competition, Lowcountry Talent, draws near. Open auditions were held in eight locations. Of those that auditioned, 10 finalists were selected to perform in the upcoming final round. The final round, which will be held in the form of a live concert, is open to the public and will be at The Music Farm on Friday at 8 p.m. The winner of the contest will be given the opportunity to record his own CD with Collision Soundstage, a recording studio in Summerville. A launch party will be held for the winner at The Music Farm in December upon the album’s release. Along with the recording deal, the winner will also receive a scholarship from Millie Lewis Agency, a gold winner’s medallion from Colucci Jewelry and a chance to shoot a music video for the best song. Dr. Lucas Fry, executive producer of the competition and WLCN-TV’s general manager, said it is important for the public to come out to the show, as the audience will play a major role in who will be selected the winner. “Those judges will be swayed heavily by the audience’s reaction, so it’s critical that people come out and support their favorite,” Fry
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WHAT: Lowcountry Talent competition WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday WHERE: The Music Farm, 32 Ann St. HOW MUCH: $10 at the door MORE INFO: http://lowcontrytalent.com.
Pop icons come to Boone Hall BY MARGARET MCAVOY Special to The Post and Courier
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ust off that box in the attic. You know, the one filled with your clothes from the ’70s. You’ll need those bellbottoms and disco shoes for the show on the said. back lawn of The Boone Judges consist of music Hall Plantation. producer Les Ladd; owner The event will feature some and director of Millie Lewis of the greatest icons of the Suzanne Manseau Green; pop era, leading with KC and and Charleston Scene’s own the Sunshine Band. The VilMarcus Amaker. lage People will also perform. According to Fry, enterThe new cowboy of The ing the competition was free Village People, as Jeff Olson to the public as to not limit calls himself, started with those who would be able to the world-renowned band in audition. 1981. The band has produced “I do not want to have any mega hits such as “YMCA” contest that’s going to cost and “Macho Macho Man” anyone anything. To me, and has been touring the that’s not a contest if they’re world since. Before stopping going to be making money in Charleston to play in part up front,” Fry said. of the Boone Hall Plantation Fry said that he was Music Series, Olson had time shocked by the skill level of to answer some questions. the local singers who entered Q: There is an immense the competition. amount of energy on stage. “I was really amazed. Of How do you keep that up, course, you had your people even after all of these years? that thought they could sing, A: That’s great to hear bebut there really are a lot of cause we really do give every good singers out there,” Fry show our all. Because we so said. enjoy what we do. It really WLCN-TV will turn this becomes effortless while first-time event into an anwe are performing and the nual contest for the public to response from the audience take part in. feeds us as we go along.” “Next year, we hope to Q: Everyone knows the open it up to a wide array Village People’s music. of talent, so instead of just What is like being to be so singers there will be bands widely recognized? PROVIDED BY WLCN-TV and other types of musicians. A: It’s an amazing feeling There really is a lot of talent Above are four of the ten finalists for the first to see kids and I’m talking in the area,” Fry said. “Lowcountry Talent” competition. To see all ten about 4 and 5 year olds, singThis event will also air on contestants, log on to charlestonscene.com and view ing ‘YMCA’. Wow! It’s a television next Wednesday. the photo gallery. rush. It’s testimony that good music is timeless and really does get passed on from genNIGHTLIFE From Page 18E Patrick Turner, 9 p.m.; Tues: Drink Brothers; Thurs: DJ Dance Party. Mon: Trivia; Tues: The Diesel Broth- eration to generation.” Q: Your music is for all Up Buttercup, 9 p.m. WILD WING MT. PLEASANT: ers; Wed: Rotie and Morgan of HOOD GRILLE & PUB: 2578 generations. Would you VOODOO: 15 Magnolia Rd. 769- 664 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. Soulfish; Thurs: Ed Miller Karaoke. agree? Ashley River Rd. 556-2378. To0228. Tues: Gradual Lean, Free, 9 971-9464. Tonight: Elmwood; Fri: THE WINDJAMMER: 1008 A: We see many different night: Trivia; Mon: Open mic; Tues: p.m. Thurs: DJ Rock w/ DJ Matt Permanent Vacation; Sat: MillOcean Blvd., IOP. 886-8596. ToKaraoke. Blaster, Free, 8 p.m. house; Sun: David Dunning; Tues: night: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, age groups in our audience, VILLAGE TAVERN: 1055 JohnWET WILLIE’S: 209 East Bay St. Trivia; Wed: Jamisun; Thurs: Plan $15-20, 8:30 p.m.; Sat: Who’s Band, singing and dancing along to the music. I believe that we nie Dodds Boulevard. 884-6311. 853-5650. Mon: Metal Mondays. Jane. $15, 8:30 p.m.; Sun: Lefty at the are all a product of our enviFri: Steel Petals, 9 p.m.; Sat: The WILD WING DOWNTOWN: 6 WILD WING NORTH CHARLES- Washout, 3 p.m. Burning Angels w/ Lionz, The N. Market St. 722-9464. Tonight: TON: 7618 Rivers Ave., North WOLFTRACK BAR AND GRILL: ronment and when the parents are playing our music at Lefty Hathaway Band & Betsy DJ Party; Fri: The Design; Sat: DJ Charleston. 818-9464. Tonight: Ed 1807 Parsonage Rd. 768-0853. Fri: home, you can best bet that Franck and the Bareknuckle Band, DDL; Sun: Plane Jane; Mon: Rotie Miller Karaoke; Fri: The Krays Sat: All Purpose Remedy; Sat: Johnnie those growing up around it 9 p.m.; Sun: Irvine, 9 p.m.; Mon: Acoustic; Tues: Trivia; Wed: Diesel Sun Domingo; Sun: Matt Jordan; Mac and the Booty Ranch.
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WHO: KC and the Sunshine Band and the Village People WHERE: Boone Hall Plantation. 1235 Long Point Road. Mt. Pleasant WHEN: Saturday, gates open at 5:30p.m. Show starts at 7. TICKETS: Center Reserved $49.50, Side Reserved $39.50, General Admission$29.50 each MORE INFO: boonehallplantation.com.
will develop an appreciation for those songs. It sure happened to me, my folks played music all the time when I was very young and I still enjoy all those tunes.” Q: When you are performing what do you want for your audience? A: When we are performing, we want to give the audience every bit of energy we have. It’s not that difficult to do when we get a great response. There’s nothing like seeing a group of people, large or small, appreciating your efforts.” Q: In Sept of 2008, the band received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. What did the band think of the honor? A: Getting the ‘Star’ on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was one of the biggest events of our careers. We all hoped it would happen for years before but I’m not sure any of us were totally serious. And then it happened. I don’t think it has completely sunk in yet, we’re all still a little dazed! Village People has been traveling and performing around the world for over 33 years now. I’m just glad that we were all there to enjoy it as a group.” Q: What is next for the Village People? Touring? Are you slowing down anytime soon? A: I can’t predict the future. I’ll leave that to the psychics. However, I can say that our plans for tomorrow and the day after that and the day after that, are more of the same that we’ve been doing for years now.”
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Comedian Jason Groce hosts Tin Roof’s open mic comedy nights and is well known for his improv skills.
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Comedian Issac “Big Ike” Smalls. “I like the attention. I guess it’s something I was lacking in other areas of my life. I get love from comedy,” he said.
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laugh at my own jokes. So, that’s why I can’t be a stand-up comedian. It’s the only reason, really, despite having written one of the jokes in local Matt Wires’ routine. He gives me credit and all, but I’ll just stay in the crowd, giggling. To some, writing is the biggest part of stand-up. Wires has been writing a novel and says that writing jokes helps with his other, more serious stuff. “I try to write something new every time I perform,” he says, and that’s just how he got involved in the local comedy scene: Wires came up with a joke, which centered around how a certain part of the male anatomy gets him in trouble, wrote it down, and got on stage shortly thereafter to try it out. Open mic nights at the Tin Roof made his quick comedic decision possible. Another local comedian of both improv and stand-up fame, Jason Groce started the Tin Roof’s open mike night. “One Sunday, I was drinking with the bartender and the owner. There wasn’t a crowd, so I told them I could find a way to bring more people in. They told me to go up on stage and show them what I would do. I did, and it started from there.” Groce must have won them over with his one-liner style that’s constantly compared to that of Mitch Hedberg and Zach Galifianakis. “Curiosity killed the cat, but long before that bicuriosity killed the cat’s marriage.” “I was hanging out with Stevie Wonder the other day and said, ‘That guy looks just like you,’ and he
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said, ‘I don’t see it.’ ” And he keeps going. With its one-year anniversary next month, Tin Roof’s open mic has grown from that first night. With a usual crowd of around 80, the record of participating comedians is at 24. On Aug. 22, open mike night will turn into a roast of both its venue, the Tin Roof, and its founder, Groce. A lot of local stand-up comedians started out at Theatre 99, taking its improv classes. Ike Smalls thought for a while that he was the only comedian around. “I really thought I was the only one here! We had the Comedy Zone, but then that went away. I finally met Marv H. through some people, and he thought he was the only person doing comedy as well. Then we met all the guys from Theatre 99.” Groce is in a comedy troupe, Strictly Business, comprised of him and two other stand-up comedians, Mark Szlachetka and Dusty Slay. The men take turns performing a little stand-up, and then in true improv form, take word suggestions from the crowd and come up with a joke in 30 seconds. Szlachetka, a Buffalo, N.Y., native, is a lover of stand-up. “If a joke doesn’t go over well, that’s OK. Me and the audience, we’re in this together.” Slay is all over the comedy scene in Charleston. He dresses like Elvis and hosts bingo night for local derby team, the Lowcountry Highrollers. He talks about his childhood in his stand-up routine. “I was known as the spoiled kid in the trailer park. It was because I had the least bruises. It was because my father only had one arm.” Charly Williams performs improv at Theatre 99 as well, but gets the majority of her laughs from jokes involving “Dateline: To Catch a Predator” and her young looks. Smalls, known in the comedy world as Big Ike, finds solace in being funny. “I’ve always struggled with acceptance, and have always wanted to be remembered as Ike: the funny guy who people like to be around,” he says. “I like the attention. I guess it’s something I was lacking in other areas of my life. I get love from comedy. “A lot of my jokes are racially charged,” Smalls says. “I’m a big, black guy, and my voice sounds like a white guy. I’ll have a phone interview, and Big Ike gets the job every time. Then I walk in.” His favorite joke centered on race is about being told by an older lady that he looks just like an actor in a movie. She doesn’t know the name of the movie or actor, so after a couple of failed suggestions, Smalls finally asks her what happens in the movie. The scene in which his doppelganger appears involves helicopters and the Empire State Building. Another local favorite, Shon Kennedy, uses the same subject matter. She tells a joke about the day MiShon Kennedy chael Jackson died. “I was sitting in this restaurant and a lady leans over and says, ‘I’m on the phone with my husband and he just told me Michael Jackson died. I thought you’d like to know!’ Oh, thanks.” Kennedy bases all of her jokes on such life experiences. “Life is comical, so I don’t need to write it down.” She tells the crowd about her parents’ marriage, how her father makes sure to always serve her mother half of what he’s having. At first, Kennedy thought it was a sweet gesture, but according to her father, it really just comes down to this: “If I want to enjoy my half of the apple, she has to get hers.” Kennedy says, “Stuff is traumatic for me until I share it with a bunch of people.” Then her mother’s stint in the ICU, her own medical mystery and eventual Sarcoidosis diagnosis can just become a joke. Comedy is sometimes the only thing that can get us through life.
“If you like making out, find a bandit. I hear they’re good at it.” “Guessing people’s weight at the fair is a no-win situation. Either I guess your weight wrong and you get one of my stupid toys, I guess your weight right and I get to keep my job at the fair.” -Jason Groce
See some comedy
For info on comedy nights, call Theatre 99 853-6687 at and The Tin Roof at 571-0775.
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Share for your Italian appetites with a side of cool jazz
LEROY BURNELL/STAFF
BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI
restaurant review CUISINE: Italian, Italian-American CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite; Night Out PHONE: 722-6393 LOCATION: 102 N. Market St. FOOD: ★★★½ ATMOSPHERE: ★★★★ SERVICE: ★★★½ PRICE: $-$$$$ COSTS: Antipasti $6.95-$13.95, soup and salads $5.95-$8.95,
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pizza $9.95-$11.95, pasta and risotto $13.95-$16.95, entrees $15.95-$27.95, piatti del giorno $12.95-$21.95, vegetables $2.95$3.95, desserts $6-$8 VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Yes BAR: Full-service bar, specialty cocktail menu HOURS: Sunday -Thursday 5-11 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5 p.m.-12 a.m. DECIBEL LEVEL: Animated
PARKING: Metered street parking, municipal garages OTHER: Live jazz. Meatball Mondays, Facebook, Twitter, OpenTable, private dining; specialty group menus, children’s menu. No checks. www.mercatocharleston.com. Piatti del giorno begin with meatball Mondays ($12.95) and end on Saturday with braised pork shoulder ($19.95).
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ercato has the good looks and hip vibe of a Manhattan restaurant positioned in a landscape of Southern charm and graciousness. It is a smartly designed space. Its red Venetian plaster walls add the proper elements of patina and panache: The juxtaposition of Murano glass chandeliers and art-deco-inspired design along with a nautical stairway backlit by the golden glow of amber lights brings a contemporary glow to your journey to the second floor dining room. Light defines this narrow slip of a restaurant whether it is filtered through the second floor windows looking out to the Please see RESTAURANT, Page 27E
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Renovation) commissioned architect Dan Sweeney of steeple of St. Philip’s Church Stumphouse Architecture or controlled by rheostats as + Design and interior dedusk dims to night. signer Amelia Handegan The setting is seductive to transform this Market and romantic, and yet when Street space. That they did one is wrapped in the soft in spades. leather of the half-moon It is interesting to note booths, families, friends and that this address was once couples can share in la dolce home to Chef & Clef, a resvita. taurant and music venue Don Draper (of TV’s that closed in 1998. Today “Mad Men”) could walk with the cool jazz of Ann right in and order a CanaCaldwell, The Frank Duvall dian Club old-fashioned, Trio and other performers, and the bartender would the specter of the Clef comes not miss a beat. Equally at back to the home of a chef home would be the highchanneling Billie, Dizzy and style fashion of Larika Page more. or the beachy palette of Lily A remix took place in Pulitzer. the kitchen. Executive Mercato opened to critichef Eddie Moran now is cal acclaim in 2006. Local making music at his piano restaurateur and renaisas chef Jacques Larson sance man Hank Holliday left for a new gig at Wild (The Holliday Companies, Olive Restaurant on Johns Planters Inn, Peninsula Island. Grill, Hank’s Seafood ResMuch like those musitaurant and City Market cal notes that reverberate
through the two stories at Mercato, the spirit of Italian cooking caught Moran’s attention early on in his career at Fab’s Italian Kitchen. With stints at Bouchee, Cantinetta Luca, Aubergine and Jardiniere, Moran came east via Georgia and Bistro 491. Appetizers were tweaked, and the second floor antipasto station keeps the bright red Berkel hard at work slicing paper-thin sheets of prosciutto and salume. The antipasti platter ($13.95) is a great way to start and changes out the typical mozzarella for the lush burrata, whose liquid center is cheese heaven. The platter is decked with a nice assortment of pickled vegetables — foils for the fat of cheese and meat. Local peaches were partnered with prosciutto as a salad special; porgy was the catch of the day; and seasonal tomatoes
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were swirled with cucumbers for a refreshing swill of summertime soup. The salads speak to all the seasons: fennel and radishes for spring ($6.95); chicory, walnuts, apples and Gorgonzola for fall ($8.95); a classic Caesar ($7.95) for winter’s chill; and summer’s iconic Caprese ($7.95) with house-made mozzarella and a little pesto added to the mix of tomatoes, cheese and a scattering of basil leaves. Familiar Italian regional fare from Northern Italian tagliatelle Bolognese ($15.95) to Neapolitan lasagna ($14.95), Italian-American spaghetti and meatballs ($12.95) and the veal and chicken nations of scallopine, Marsala, piccata and parmesan ($15.95-$18.95) are on the menu. We opted for the Roman classic, spaghetti carbonara ($13.95). We missed the bliz-
zard of pepper that gives this dish its sting, but give kudus to the kitchen for anointing it with sauce restraint rather than flooding the pasta in a pool of white. The sharp edge of Pecorino Romano was absent. Its sheep’s milk flavor notes define this dish. The Saturday special of braised Berkshire pork shoulder ($19.95) was a plate of buckling pork flesh collapsing on a bed of Anson Mills polenta and slow braised greens. The pork was tender and flavor-rich but had those dry notes that braising can bring to a muscle as it surrenders to a collagen meltdown. We shared all the portions to create a true Italian eating experience. Half-orders of select pastas are available, and a few pastas are made in-house — not the extruded ones that included our
spaghetti. In the heat of this summer, we wanted fruit granita, semifreddo, affogato. On the dessert menu ($6-$8) are cheesecake, tiramisu, panna cotta and gelato. The panna cotta ($7) refreshed with its halo of fresh berries. The service is polished, and the servers are informed and attentive. Too often, their own enthusiasm keeps them at the table too long; unhappiness for guests wanting to order a beverage or a meal. But better to suffer their solicitousness rather than indifference. Mercato feels sophisticated but not pretentious. It is a welcoming spot. And for cool jazz and hot pasta, you cannot find fault. Style and substance command “market” share, and Mercato deals both with equal measure.
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Carolina’s Restaurant has heart spirit of Bogie and Bacall. On the menu are classic cocktails made with custom size and crushed ice and a menu that spans soft pretzels to foie gras by the foot. It’s a work in progress you can follow at www.thegin joint.com.
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he King Street Marketing Group will host a lunch event at Carolina’s Restaurant at noon Friday. Each guest will receive a King Street Goodie Bag, a raffle ticket (three with online booking), free parking and an opportunity to take home prizes from King Street and Charleston Peninsula businesses. Admission is $18, parking included. Guests may park in the City Parking Deck at North Atlantic Wharf and Prioleau, and bring their ticket for validation. Proceeds benefit the local chapter of the American Heart Association. To reserve, call 303-1113. Carolina’s is at 10 Exchange Street. For details: http:// susanlucas.typepad.com/ letsdolunch/.
Guest chef series
The Ocean Room’s 2010 “Guest Chef” dinner series will continue July 28 with another tribute to Holly Herrick’s “The Charleston Chef’s Table” featuring a meal created by Herrick and five Charleston chefs. Herrick will join chefs Michelle Weaver, Charleston Grill; Charles Arena, The Boathouse at Breach Inlet; Craig Deihl, Cypress; Mary Rancourt, SeeWee Restaurant; and Nathan Thurston, Kiawah’s Ocean Room, in presenting a five-course meal with each chef showcasing their dishes featured in Herrick’s cookbook. The event begins with a 6:30 p.m. reception in The Ocean Room bar featuring drinks created with Ketel One-Oranje, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. in The Ocean Room. The cookbook will be on sale and the chefs will be available for autographs. Cost is $69, not including taxes and gratuity. Call 7686253.
Wine award
High Cotton Greenville, Slightly North of Broad, High Cotton Charleston and High Hammock all recently earned Wine Spectator’s 2010 Award of Excellence. Congratulations to Patrick Emerson, Maverick wine and beverage director, as well as restaurant sommeliers Jason Calloway, Danielle Bantle and Tony Norton.
visionaries who have shaped Charleston since 1975. Maverick Southern Kitchen’s chef Frank Lee is featured on the list for his influence on regional cuisine. From Colony House begin- Garden & Gun The deadline of Aug. 1 is nings to the stable of MSK fast approaching for Garden properties, Lee made his & Gun Magazine’s “Made In mark with good taste. The The South Awards.” complete article is available Visit www.gardenandgun. in magazine’s July 2010 issue. com/madeinthesouth.
Raw & uncooked
Slow Food Charleston will host a cooking demonstraThe deadline is approach- tion 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 4. Raw Foods chef Helen ing for the Best Christmas Greenfield will appear at Cocktail entries. SieMatic kitchen showroom Circa 1886 and executive chef Marc Collins, along with at 444 King St. in downtown Charleston. restaurant manager Mark Greenfield, a local raw Severs and head bartender foods chef from Johns IsBrooks Alger, are looking land, has crafted a raw menu for the best spirit that says for participants to taste. Christmas in Charleston. Participants will learn about Patrons can submit sugthe numerous health bengested ingredients and a name for the cocktail online efits of incorporating raw foods into their diet. at www.circa1886.com Tickets are $10 for Slow through July 31. A video tagged charleston- Food Charleston members and $15 for nonmembers. christmascocktail can be Reservations are required sent to YouTube. and space is limited. To make Collins, Severs and Alger reservations, e-mail rsvp@ will narrow the entries to slowfoodcharleston.org or three finalists. A panel of call 853-9120. Visit www. local judges will select the winner in early August. Cir- slowfoodcharleston.org. ca 1886 is at 149 Wentworth St. Call 853-7828. A new bag! The dark spot once ocSeasonal sangrias cupied by Coco’s Cafe at Seasonal menu changes are the Patriots Plaza Shopping Center on Houstonthe norm at Slightly North of Broad, but now the down- Northcutt Boulevard in Mount Pleasant will soon town restaurant features see a new tenant. Graze is “sangrias of the season.” under renovation. Its sigAnd now is the time for nage tempts with: Creative, ripe peaches. Casual Cuisine. An opening Nine hundred glasses of date has not been set. berry sangria were served this spring. Stop in and help peach sangria reach the 1,000 New Gin Joint MariElena and Joe Raya glass goal. SNOB is at 192 quickly got to work on East Bay St. Call 723-3424. MariElena’s father’s former restaurant: Robert’s Lee a visionary In celebration of its 35th of Charleston. Gin Joint, anniversary, Charleston (with a mid-August opening Magazine created a list of 35 planned) speaks with the
Christmas Cocktail
Calling all artists
It’s that time again. The BB&T Charleston Wine & Food Festival and Charleston Magazine are launching the annual poster contest. The submission deadline is Sept. 17. Visit wwww.
charlestonmag.com or email art@charlestonwineandfood. com for more information. Entry is free . Don’t forget the signature wine stain! The festival dates are March 3-6. Tickets are on sale beginning Sept. 2.
Langdon’s menu
Langdon’s at 778 South Shellmore near I’On, Mount Pleasant is now offering a three-course summer menu for $39.
Freeze coming
32˚, a yogurt bar, soon will open on King Street.
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Food flows well at the fresh Rivers Deli
BY ROB YOUNG
Special to The Post and Courier
if you go
WHAT: Rivers Deli. f you continue past the WEB: www.riversdeli. Daniel Island Marina and com. then farther past Tail GaADDRESS: 1190 Cletor’s Grill on Clements Ferry ments Ferry Road, Suite Road, you should come A, Mount Pleasant. across Rivers Deli, an eightPHONE: 471-2930. week-old establishment that HOURS: 6 a.m.-3 p.m. provides a few breakfast and Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.-3 luncheon classics. p.m. Saturday. Owned and operated by native New Yorkers Donny taste as the restaurant supand Joseph Frazzitta, the plier, Boar’s Head, will alplace purports to bring a low. taste of New York to the Either way, sandwiches arLowcountry. Or as much a
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rive on smaller, sturdy hero rolls, the meats and cheeses curled high. They’re mighty offerings, the generously sized portions dearly appreciated. Take the Godfather ($7.99), a liberal allotment of spicy ham, Genoa salami, pepperoni, regular ham, provolone, plus extras, or the Bull’s Bay ($7.99) featuring turkey, Muenster cheese, lettuce, tomato and Russian dressing. Both provide solid backing for Rivers Deli’s potential. And please, too, consider the freshly made salads, which include a sweet, vine-
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gary cucumber salad, macaroni, tuna, and shrimp. But what’s missing? Pastrami and corned beef, likely necessities for any New York-style delicatessen, are curiously absent from the
menu. Too bad, because the sandwiches are very good. It’s just that a couple more options could lend authenticity. Rivers Deli also serves breakfast, like its Hungry
Man ($4.49) sandwich, three eggs, bacon, ham, sausage and cheese on a hero, as well as wraps ($6.99), including a roast beef option dressed with onions and horseradish sauce.
Shooter’s: Give it a shot BY JACK HUNTER Special to The Post and Courier
Sweetgrass Pavilion at Wild Dunes
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(In Front of Harbor Course)
if you go WHAT: Shooter’s Food and Spirits WHERE: 1704 Old Trolley Road PHONE: 873-2002 HAPPY HOUR: 4-7 p.m. weekdays HOURS: 11-2 a.m. daily WEBSITE: www. myspace.com/shootersofsummerville
through Motley Crue’s “Looks That Kill” and tearing up “Round and Round” by RATT, something enjoyed by the crowd that night, and me.
Located in a strip mall on Old Trolley Road, Shooter’s is a long bar, taking up two or three storefronts. The setting is comfortable and very clean, and the crowd laid back, even if the music that night was not. The staff was friendly and quick, where customers never have to wait long for a drink, all served with a smile. Friday is live band night, but Wednesday is reserved for karaoke and Shooter’s brings a DJ in on Saturday. If you’re in Summerville and you like bikes, rock bands and billiards, Shooter’s is your place.
7:00pm - 10:00pm $50 per person Benefitting:
MUSC Pediatric Leukemia Research Concert is part of
The Monica Kreber Golf Tournament
Call Mimi Dorman at MUSC Children’s Hospital 843-792-0350
Food Wednesdays in
Whet your appetite.
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wo weeks ago, ’80s hair band “The Bulletboys” played the Windjammer and on Tuesday, a much more successful group of that same genre, RATT, were at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach. On Friday, I wanted something in that vein to tide me over between the two shows, so I decided to go see local band Rip n’ Tear at Shooter’s Food and Spirits in Summerville. Not to be confused with a shooting range or small amounts of liquor in tiny cups, Shooter’s specializes in billiards but is better described as a biker bar that features live music on a regular basis. That night, Rip n’ Tear certainly did both, ripping
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Doug Svec
Former journalism student writes his own story as chef of Social BY ANGEL POWELL
Special to The Post and Courier
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oug Svec spent 10 years honing his culinary skills in Chicago before coming to Charleston to revamp Social Restaurant and Wine Bar. Since his arrival, more than 80 percent of the menu has changed and is more reflective of his style of cooking, he says, but many of the customer favorites remain on the menu. Q: How did your interest in food develop? A: It was pretty typical for a chef. I spent a lot of time in the kitchen with my mom when I was growing up. Dinner was always family time, and we had lots of friends and family around the table. It was a great feeling. I’m also a glutton and I love to try new things. I went to college for journalism and gave that a shot, but it never satisfied me in any real way. I gave this a shot and had a knack for it. Q: How did you get your first job in the kitchen? A: I moved to Chicago and spent over a year applying to restaurants but had no experience and no culinary education, so I couldn’t get a job. I didn’t want to sling burgers, so I just kept beating the pavement. One day, I saw an ad in the paper for a job at Spiaggia and I just walked in the door, met the right person, and got the job. Q: Did you ever consider culinary school? A: Yes. My plan was to move to Chicago, work con-
if you go WHAT: Social Wine Bar and Restaurant WHERE: 188 East Bay St. PHONE: 577-5665
struction and save enough money for culinary school. Once I got there, I couldn’t find a construction job either, so the school thing went out the window. Q: How long have you been in Charleston? A: I’ve been here four months. I did 10 years in Chicago and I love it, but I grew up in Florida and those winters were wiping me out. I wanted to be in a coastal town with a viable food scene. Q: What changes do you plan to make to Social? A: I want to make this a place people consider as an option for a nice meal out. It’s not a bar that serves a little bit of food, we’re doing great things in the kitchen and I want people to know that. I want to put Social on the map as a place to go and have a fine dining experience. Our price point is very accessible. Q: What’s your favorite item on your new menu? A: I love the pan-seared diver scallops served with wood roasted oyster mushrooms from Mepkin Abbey. Q: How would you describe your culinary style? A: Eclectic with an Asian slant. Q: What is your guilty pleasure food? I’m a frozen pizza junkie. There’s no two ways about that.
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Funny cast makes most out of impressive script Jonah Hill (from left), Marisa Tomei and John C. Reilly in “Cyrus.” PROVIDED
movie review ★★★★ (of 5) DIRECTORS: Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass. STARRING: John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine Keener. RATED: R for language and some sexual material. RUN TIME: 1 hour, 32 minutes. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charleston scene.com and offer your opinion of the film.
Puffy Chair,” “Baghead”) goes right. Nobody can play beaten and amusing better than Reilly, and no onah Hill dials down the daf- one is better at playing broken, acfy to play the title character in cessible beauty than Tomei. Cyrus, a dark, deft and very “I’m like Shrek,” John says when realistic comedy about an adult they meet. “What are you doing son out to sabotage the new guy in here in the bushes with Shrek?” his single mom’s life. But this sweet, promising new It’s a grungy little farce built romance has an obstacle. Hill plays around a winning “poor, pitiful Molly’s 20ish son, a creepy live-atme” turn by John C. Reilly, who home nerd into “my music” (synplays a long-divorced loser who thesized navel-gazing), his photogcan protest, “I’m a really fun perraphy and his mom. And yeah, the son, I’m a blast, ” to strangers at a movie mockingly lets us wonder party, but who is too honest to not about that last one. confess, “I am in a tailspin.” In sly and subtle ways, Cyrus sets Marisa Tomei is Molly, a woman out to get in the head of the man drawn to that sort of honesty. And he doesn’t want sharing mom’s here’s the first way this film by the bed. He makes John feel like the improv-your-way-to-realism Duodd man out. He swipes the guy’s plass Brothers, Mark and Jay (“The shoes, tries out passive-aggresBY ROGER MOORE
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sive insults at the dinner table and feeds John’s paranoid low self-esteem. John can complain, in vain, to his ex-wife (Catherine Keener) at each new move Cyrus makes in this existential chess match. Or he can face the challenge, head on. Think of how big a Hollywood studio version of this tale might be (“Step Brothers,” for instance) and then imagine it at half the volume, played closer to unvarnished reality. The hilarity is subdued, not quite smothered, as Hill matches Reilly in pitch and tone, softly sticking the knife in, not bludgeoning his foe with a club. The lines, largely improvised, produce some off-the-cuff zingers — “Your hair, is like a crippled tree” — and the odd profane catchphrase.
The Duplass Brothers’ hand-held camera works around the actors, catching Tomei’s perpetual deerin-headlights look, Keener’s smiling annoyance and Reilly’s genuine surprise at whatever Hill blurts out. Like TV’s mockumentarystyle series, “The Office,” quick zooms to seize on an actor’s reactions earn as many laughs as the one-liners. Cyrus, opening Friday at the Terrace Theatre, isn’t a knee-slapper. But the combination of a flexible, funny cast, an amusing situation and a style of moviemaking that embraces every happy, nasty accident make this if not the funniest, then certainly the most uncomfortable comedy of the summer. Sometimes the best laughs are the ones that make you squirm.
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movie review
‘Salt’ tries to shake you, but it’s a sham
★★ (of 5)
DIRECTOR: Phillip Noyce. STARRING: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Andre Braugher. RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action. RUN TIME: 1 hour, 33 minutes. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film.
BY CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic
alt” is, quite literally, a shaggy dog story. Despite the cryptic ads that pose the question, “Who Is Salt?” and regardless of the various twists and turns designed to throw us off, the intentions of Angelina Jolie’s super-spy character, Evelyn Salt, are never really in question. This is obvious, based on one comparatively small gesture in an early scene. Salt, a CIA officer accused of being a Russian spy, dashes home to grab the supplies she needs to go on the run and hunt for her husband, who’s missing. She grabs a backpack hidden in a trunk full of clothes, but while she’s there she also sees her scruffy, little terrier, padding about the apartment, nervous because everything is in upheaval. Once she escapes by climbing out the window and slinking from ledge to ledge, high above the sidewalk — barefoot in a pencil skirt, in the winter, no less — she persuades a young girl in a neighboring apartment to let her in. There, Salt opens the backpack and produces — you guessed it — the aforementioned scruffy, little terrier. (Good thing they didn’t have a Great Dane.) And you realize right then and there that anyone who would go to that much trouble to save a dog cannot be a bad person. It’s impossible. So from that point on, while there’s tension in “Salt,” there really is no suspense. Any attempts to confuse us about our heroine’s
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Angelina Jolie stars as a CIA covert operative who goes on the run when she is accused of being a Russian sleeper spy in “Salt.” true nature, and there are many, feel like an elaborate sham. Under the direction of Phillip Noyce, though, at least it’s a well-made sham. “Salt” allows Noyce to return to the kind of action thrillers he’s made previously, such as the Tom Clancy adaptations “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger.” It’s muscular, gritty and propulsive. (Robert Elswit, an Oscar winner for “There Will Be Blood,” is the cinematographer.) It’s also totally ludicrous and lacking in even the slightest shred of humanity. It’s intriguing that, while a man originally was the main character in Kurt Wimmer’s script (and reportedly was to be played by Tom Cruise), making Salt a woman in no way depletes the film of its brawniness. But Jolie expressed interest in playing James Bond a few years back, and voila — Edwin Salt became Evelyn Salt. No actress working today is as convincing an action star as Jolie, and she does tear it up here; the fight scenes are visceral, not balletic like the “Tomb Raider” movies or supernaturally trippy as in “Wanted.” But what Jolie is called upon to do grows increasingly difficult to accept, even
for summer escapism. Stunts that would result in serious injury or even death to the average person are nothing for Salt. She jumps off an overpass and onto a moving 18-wheeler, then onto a tanker truck, then onto another semi before landing on the windshield of a cab, stealing a motorcycle and zipping away. She leaps from a moving subway train onto a platform, rolls and just gets up and runs. She gets shot and places a maxi-pad on the wound. Yes, she’s supposed to be a highly trained undercover operative, whether she’s working for the United States or Russia, but this is ridiculous and even laughable when, in theory, we’re supposed to be engrossed. Salt’s identity first comes into question while she’s interrogating a Russian defector (Daniel Olbrychski) who tells of sleeper cells that have infiltrated the U.S., made up of spies who’ve been indoctrinated since childhood. One of them is on a mission to kill the Russian president during a visit to New York. The person’s name: Evelyn Salt. It’s easy to figure out what Salt is. But who is she? That’s a question the film never really seemed interested in answering.
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Moxie Fridays in
Courage. Vigor. Determination. Verve. Skill. Pep. Know-how.
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BY DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer
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f toys, video games, comics and TV cartoon specials can serve as sources for Hollywood action flicks, why not Mickey Mouse? Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel’s “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” as “suggested by the animated short” of the same name starring Mickey, may not work any bedazzling magic. Yet the family fantasy that reunites Cage with his “National Treasure” producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub stirs up a pleasant-enough potion whose effects, action and comedy should send parents and kids home happy. They will have to put up with the whine of Baruchel’s voice, which seems to grow more nasally as he ages. But the often-stodgy Cage has rediscovered his inner goof, hamming it up as a 1,500-year-old sorcerer who can claim Merlin the magician as a mentor. He’s still a bit stiff and selfserious, but then, centuries of futile searching for some chosen kid called the Prime Merlinian will do that to you. The story developed by a team of five writers from the Mickey Mouse short — part of Walt Disney’s 1940 collection “Fantasia” and itself inspired by a Goethe poem — essentially is a variation of the King Arthur Chosen One tale told with wizards. A clunky narrated prologue lays out the conflict in more detail than parents or kids are likely to want. The gist of it: Back around the 8th century, Merlin had three apprentices, lovers Balthazar Blake (Cage)
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Nicolas Cage, left, and Alfred Molina are shown in a scene from “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.”
movie review
★★ (of 5) DIRECTOR: Jon Turteltaub. STARRING: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina. RATED: PG for fantasy action violence, some mild rude humor and brief language. RUN TIME: 1 hour, 52 minutes. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film. and Veronica (Monica Bellucci), and Maxim (Alfred Molina), who turned rotten and sided with evil sorceress Morgana (Alice Krige) in her attempt to raise dead wizards and end the world. Balthazar manages to put a cork in it by trapping Maxim, Morgana and unfortunately Veronica in this thing called the Grimhold, sort of a Russian nesting doll to imprison sorcerers. It’s only a temporary fix, and Balthazar sets off on a quest to find the Prime Merlinian, the successor to Merlin’s power who can destroy Morgana for good. Cut to present-day Manhattan, where Balthazar finally has found his boy in physics geek Dave Stutler (Baruchel). With Maxim newly freed and aiming to release Morgana from the Grimhold, Balthazar’s on
a tight deadline to train klutzy Dave in the tricks of the sorcery trade he’ll need to take down the baddies. Complicating matters, Dave’s just rediscovered the love of his childhood, Becky (Teresa Palmer), and his efforts to win her over prove a distraction to his apprenticeship. The effects and action are fine but mostly unremarkable, consisting heavily of sorcerers hurling fiery balls of plasma at one another or mad scientist Dave zapping arcs of lightning around in his lab. Are there big laughs and great action in “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice”? No, but it’s a fairly fun time for families, and Hollywood can — and continually does — build franchises out of far worse concoctions than this.
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The Post and Courier__________________________________________________ CHARLESTONSCENE.COM _____________________________________________Thursday, July 22, 2010.35E * Movies opening this week SCORE: Out of 5 stars G: General Audiences PG: Parental Guidance PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned, some content unsuitable for children under 13 NR: Not Rated R: Restricted Note: Dates and times are subject to change. Call the theater to make sure times are correct.
CYRUS R
A divorcee (John C. Reilly) tries to make a new romance work despite interferences from his girlfriend’s grown son, Cyrus (Jonah Hill). Terrace: Fri.-Sat.: 1:50, 4:45, 7:35, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. July 29: 1:50, 4:45, 7:25
AP PHOTO/WARNER BROS., MELISSA MOSELEY, FILE
Leonardo DiCaprio stars in “Inception.”
INCEPTION
★★★★★
AP PHOTO/MUSIC BOX FILMS, KNUT KOIVISTO AP PHOTO/UNIVERSAL PICTURES - ILLUMINATION ENTERTAINMENT
Gru (background center), voiced by Steve Carell, is shown in a scene the 3-D CGI feature, “Despicable Me,” about a villain who meets his match in three little girls: Edith (from left), voiced by Dana Gaier; Agnes, voiced by Elsie Fisher; and Margo, voiced by Miranda Cosgrove.
DESPICABLE ME
★★
PG-13
Noomi Rapace portrays Lisbeth Salander in “The Girl Who Played with Fire.”
Dom Cobb steals corporate secrets from his victims’ subconscious.
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 29: 11, 12:30, 3, 4, 7, 7:25, 10, 10:30 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 29: 12:45, 1:30, 3:45, 5, 7:15, 8, 10:10 Hippodrome: Fri.-Sun.: 1, 3:50, 7, 9:45; Mon.-Thurs., July 29: 3:45, 7, 9:45 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 29: noon, 12:45, 3:10, 3:55, 6:20, 7:05, 9:30, 10:10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:40, 12:15, 12:45, 1:30, 2:50, 3:40, 4:10, 4:40, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:50, 3:40, 4:10, 4:40, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45 Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 11:45, 12:20, 12:45, 1:20, 3:05, 3:40, 4:05, 4:40, 6:25, 7, 7:25, 8, 9:45, 10:20, 10:45; Mon.-Thurs.. July 29: 3:05, 3:40, 4:05, 4:40, 6:25, 7, 7:25, 8, 9:45, 10:20, 10:45
THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE
★★½ R
In the second installment in the trilogy based on the novels by late author Stieg Larsson, a woman is suspected of murder. Terrace: Fri.-Sat.: 2, 5, 7:30, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. July 29: 2, 5, 7:30
PG
After adopting three girls, Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) begins to rethink his evil plan to steal the moon.
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 29: 10:25, 1:35, 4:30, 7:15, 9:55 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 29: noon, 2:10, 4:20, 6:45, 9 Hwy 21: Today: 8:55 James Island 8: Today: 11:50, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:15; Fri.-Thurs. July 29: 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:15 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10; Mon.Thurs. July 29: 2:55, 5:20, 7:45, 10:10 Regal 18: Fri.-Sun.: 12:30, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 5:20, 7:40
THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO
★★★★½
INCEPTION 3D
R
Citadel 16 IMAX: Today-Thurs. July 29: noon, 3, 6:45, 9:45
In the first installment of Larsson’s trilogy. a Swedish journalist tries to solve a murder.
THE KARATE KID
Terrace: Fri.-Thurs. July 29: 7:10 p.m.
★★
GROWN UPS
PG
★
Dre has trouble adjusting to China until he meets a Kung Fu master.
PG-13
Citadel 16: Today: 4, 7, 9:45; Fri.-Thurs. July 29: 4:25, 9:45 Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 12:40, 4:10, 7:40, 10:45; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 4:10, 7:40, 10:45
Five best friends reunite after their old basketball coach dies.
DESPICABLE ME 3-D
Citadel 16 IMAX: Today-Thurs. July 29: 11:20, 1:20, 3:20, 5:25, 7:30, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Fri.-Sun.: noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 Regal 18: Fri.-Sun.: noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 9:40; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:25, 4:50, 7:20, 9:40
GET HIM TO THE GREEK
Cinebarre: Today: 10:55, 1:50, 4:45, 7:40, 10:20 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 29: 11:40, 1:55, 4:10, 7:10, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 12:10, 2:40, 5:25, 7:55, 10:20; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:40, 5:25, 7:55, 10:20 Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 11:35, 2:10, 4:35, 7:15, 10:05; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:10, 4:35, 7:15, 10:05
KNIGHT AND DAY
★★★ PG-13
A wholesome woman gets involved with an international super spy.
*HOME ALONE PG
★★★★
R
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 29: 10:45, 1:50, 4:35, 7:45, 10:15 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 29: 11:50, 2:10, 7:10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 12:40, 4, 6:50, 9:30; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 4, 6:50, 9:30 Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 11, 2:05, 5:10, 7:55, 10:40; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:05, 5:10, 7:55, 10:40
Kevin outwits two would-be burglars in this 1990 family comedy.
Terrace: Wed: 11 a.m.
Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 11:25, 2:45, 5:15, 8:05, 10:50; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:45, 5:15, 8:05, 10:50
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Azalea Square, 215 Azalea Square Blvd., Summerville, 821-8000 Cinebarre, 963 Houston-Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 884-7885 Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with IMAX, 2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 556-IMAX (4629) Highway 21 Drive In, Beaufort, 846-4500 James Island 8, Folly and Central Park Rd., 795-9499 Hippodrome, 360 Concord St., Suite 100, 724-9132 Cinemark Movies 8, 4488 Ladson Rd., Summerville, 873-1501 Palmetto Grande, U.S. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, 216-TOWN Regal Cinemas 18, 2401 Mall Drive, North Charleston, 529-1946 Terrace, 1956-D Maybank Hwy., 762-9494 Ivanhoe Cinema 4, Walterboro, 549-6400
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THE LAST AIRBENDER
*STANDING OVATION
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★½
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.
A group of friends competes in a national tween music video contest.
PG
PG
Citadel 16: Today: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:35, 10 Hwy 21: Today: 10:40 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:30, 1;55, 4:25, 7:20, 9:55; Mon-Thurs. July 29: 4:25, 7:20, 9:55 Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 11:55, 2:30, 5, 7:45, 10:15; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:30, 5, 7:45, 10:15
THE LAST AIRBENDER 3D
Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 11:20, 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:50; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 4:30, 7:05, 9:50
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Bridget Moynahan (from left), John Corbett and Selena Gomez star in “Ramona and Beezus.”
*RAMONA AND BEEZUS
Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 29: noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:30 James Island 8: Today: 2:10, 4:35, 7:05, 9:30
★★ G
Follow the sometimes imaginary, but always mischievous adventures of Ramona as based on Beverly Cleary’s beloved book series.
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Cinebarre: Fri.-Thurs. July 29: 10:35, 1:30, 4:10, 7:05, 9:40 Citadel 16: Fri.-Thurs. July 29: 12:20, 2:30, 4:40, 7:20, 9:35 James Island 8: Fri.-Thurs. July 29: 2, 4:25, 7, 9:25
Jessie (from left), Buzz Lightyear and Woody are back in “Toy Story 3.”
*SALT
TOY STORY 3
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★★★★
A CIA officer must elude her co-workers after she is fingered as a Russian spy who’s trying to assassinate the president.
Woody, Buzz and the gang find themselves in a daycare as their owner Andy prepares for college.
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Cinebarre: Fri.-Thurs. July 29: 11, 1:40, 4:20, 7:35, 10:05 Citadel 16: Fri.-Thurs. July 29: 11:40, 12:40, 1:50, 2:50, 4, 5, 7, 7:45, 9:10, 9:50 James Island 8: Fri.-Thurs. July 29: noon, 2:25, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40, 12:05 Regal 18: Today: 12:01; Fri.-Sun.: 11:45, 12:15, 2:20, 2:50, 4:45, 5:15, 7:10, 7:40, 9:35, 10:05; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:20, 2:50, 4:45, 5:15, 7:10, 7:40, 9:35, 10:05
AP PHOTO/20TH CENTURY FOX, RICO TORRES
Adrien Brody (left) and Laurence Fishburne star in “Predators.”
PREDATORS
★★
R
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 29: 10:20, 12:45, 3:55, 6:55, 9:35 Citadel 16: Today: 12:40 p.m. Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:55, 2:30, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:30, 5:05, 7:35, 10:05 Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 11:05, 1:40, 4:25, 6:55, 9:35; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 4:25, 6:55, 9:35
SOLITARY MAN
TOY STORY 3 IN DISNEY DIGITAL 3D
★★★
Terrace: Fri.-Sat.: 1:45, 3:30, 5:20, 9:45; Sun.-Thurs. July 29: 1:45, 3:30, 5:20
Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 29: noon, 2:10, 4:20, 7, 9:10 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 29: 2:05, 4:30, 7:15, 9:40 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:20, 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35
SORCERER’S APPRENTICE
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE
PG
PG-13
R
In this 2009 film, a car magnate watches his life crumble.
★★★★
★★
Adrien Brody leds a group of elite warriors who have been placed on an alien plant as prey for a new breed of Predators.
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 29: 10:40, 1:20, 4:15, 7:10, 9:55 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 29: 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:20, 9:55 James Island 8: Today: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:35, 2:10, 5:10, 8:10, 10:40; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:10, 5:10, 8:10, 10:40 Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 11:40, 2:15, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:15, 4:45, 7:35, 10:25
THEATERS
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A master sorcerer recruits an everyday guy to defend New York City.
Bella is forced to choose between her love for vampire Edward and her friendship with werewolf Jacob.
Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 29: 10:50, 1:55, 4:25, 7:20, 9:50 Citadel 16 IMAX: Today-Thur. July 29: 11:35, 12:35, 1:55, 2:55, 4:15, 5:15, 7:10, 8, 9:20, 10:10 Hwy 21: Today: 8:55 James Island 8: Today: 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45; Fri.-Thurs. July 29: 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 11:15, 11:50, 1:50, 2:20, 4:20, 5, 7:10, 7:50, 10, 10:35; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:20, 4:20, 5, 7:10, 7:50, 10, 10:35 Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 11:15, 11:50, 1:50, 2:20, 4:20, 4:55, 7:10, 7:45, 10, 10:35; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 2:20, 4:20, 4:55, 7:10, 7:45, 10, 10:35
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Cinebarre: Today-Thurs. July 29: 10:30, 1:45, 4:40, 7:35, 10:25 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. July 29: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Hwy 21: Today: 10:55 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. July 29: 1:30, 4:20, 7:10, 10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun.: 12:20, 1:40, 3:50, 4:30, 6:40, 7:40, 9:50, 10:30; Mon.-Thurs. July 29: 3:50, 4:30, 6:40, 7:40, 9:50, 10:30 Regal 18: Today-Thurs. July 29: 2, 10:30
Azalea Square, 215 Azalea Square Blvd., Summerville, 821-8000 Cinebarre, 963 Houston-Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 884-7885 Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with IMAX, 2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 556-IMAX (4629) Highway 21 Drive In, Beaufort, 846-4500 James Island 8, Folly and Central Park Rd., 795-9499 Hippodrome, 360 Concord St., Suite 100, 724-9132 Cinemark Movies 8, 4488 Ladson Rd., Summerville, 873-1501 Palmetto Grande, U.S. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, 216-TOWN Regal Cinemas 18, 2401 Mall Drive, North Charleston, 529-1946 Terrace, 1956-D Maybank Hwy., 762-9494 Ivanhoe Cinema 4, Walterboro, 549-6400
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For more information, visit the gallery at 165 King St. or go to galleonslost.com.
History buff brings rare artifacts to Lowcountry
A basket with South Sea pearls, gold chains from Balinese royal families and gold doubloons. PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDED BY VLADIA JURCOVA SPENCER
BY MARGARET MCAVOY Special to The Post and Courier
A gold Balinese Dance Bracelet from 1850.
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itting on one of Bali’s beaches in 1985, Rich Mutschler was approached by a local who had a collection of gold coins for sale. As the local man on the red bicycle rode away, Mutschler held in his hand gold coins that he said would changed his life forever. Nearly 25 years later, Mutschler is the founder and president of the Interisland Trade Cooperative of Indonesia. Mutschler also created the Voyager International Group, a world acquisition and trade service organization that specializes in maritime treasures. Trading and collecting authentic artifacts, rare objects and ethnographic art from the 16th and 17th centuries, Mutschler recently opened his first retail shop, Galleons Lost, in April. The King Street gallery offers art, ship wreck coins, gold doubloons, black
pearls, gold treasure, fine jewelry, family heirlooms passed down from generations of Indonesian families. The items scattered throughout Galleons Lost are representations of what Mutschler has found on his travels to Bali. Mutschler said he choose to open his gallery in Charleston because of the city’s historical context and
its artistic foundation. History buff and master trader, Mutschler said there are so many undiscovered items out there. By opening Galleons Lost, Mutschler said more people can have access to rare and beautiful items. Mutschler, who returns to Bali on a regular basis, has an eye for what is real and what is fraudulent. His com-
pany specializes in trade and identifying authentic items. Making a career out of working in the Bali trade industry, Mutschler hasn’t become overly attached to any collectable items. “We all die,” Mutschler said. “All antiques belong to the dead. They meant something to someone and it is our responsibility to pass them down.” R28-351360
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A midsummer’s night art delight
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harleston artists Pamela Cisneros, Amelia and Dan Hale, Kristen Ley, Kim Lucia, and Catherine Yerger have decided to celebrate midsummer with art, jazz, wine and food at their aptly named “A Midsummer’s Night Art Delight.” The event, sponsored by Mikell Law Firm, will take place this evening from 5-9 p.m. at 234 Mathis Ferry Road, just off the bridge in Mount Pleasant. All art will be priced at $350 and under, with a drawing every 45 minutes for a free work of art. There will jazz guitar and saxophone provided by Cristobal, complimentary wine from Crushed Fine Wine, and lots of appetizers and desserts. Each of the artists will be donating 10 percent of his or her proceeds to the following charities: Charleston Animal Society, Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, Meals on Wheels, Mississippi Mustard Seed and The Sustainability Institute. Admission is free.
“Reverie” by Pamela Cisneros ing images using vibrant brushstrokes and textures and colors in works that epitomize glamour and surreal pop icons. His art has appeared in public and private collections throughout the country, with collectors including Jessica Simpson, Bruce Willis and Allen Iverson, and he has done contract artwork for Absolut Vodka and Lucky Strike Lanes. Check out his work through the end of the month at SCOOP studios, 57½ Broad St. Visit www. scoopcontemporary.com or call 577-3292.
Get ‘OPEN’
The Charleston Regional Alliance for the Arts invites local arts organizations to register and participate at “OPEN,” a multi-disciplinary event open to the public, featuring the abundance of artistic and cultural offerings in the tri-county area. Stango in Charleston The event will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. SeptemNationally and internaber 11 at the Memminger tionally known artist John Stango has shown in galler- Auditorium in downtown Charleston. ies from New York to CaliAs an annual preview of fornia, and from Sweden to Japan. “Originally working the arts, local arts organizations or collectives will as a visual merchandiser and display artist for Macy’s be given the opportunity and Bloomingdale’s depart- to captivate, intrigue and cultivate new audiences at ment stores, Stango sought to broaden his creativity and “OPEN.” Deadline for regisbegan creating original silk- tration is July 27, 2010, and the registration fee is $50. screened designer T-shirts, Interested parties should which were met with great success,” says Colleen Deihl contact Jessica Solomon Bluestein at 577-5288 or by of SCOOP studios. Stango email at Alliance4Arts@ now paints full time and gmail.com. is most interested in creat-
CARMEN ASH
The Michael Mitchell Gallery, 438 King St., was part of the recent Art for Charity event, and originally was going to close in June. Mitchell decided to keep the gallery open. “It’s enjoyable working with the public, and having people in the gallery. I enjoy finding out what people envision for their homes,” Mitchell said.
One-stop design shop
Michael Mitchell Gallery here to stay
BY DENISE K. JAMES
Special to The Post and Courier
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f you visited the pop-up gallery at 438 King St. during May and June’s Art for Charity event, then you know what a fantastic space it is for showcasing the work of regional artists. But if you missed out, you’ll be pleased to discover that the gallery, which began just as a pop-up for the event, is now a permanent space in Charleston. It’s in the former Nancy Koltes space in the design district. Owner Michael Mitchell has decided that the space is the perfect place to acquaint Charlestonians with Michael Mitchell Design, in addition to showing hand-selected artists. “If you come into the gallery, you can talk with me about comprehensive design for your home, in addition to viewing the art displayed,” says Mitchell. “I am open to assisting in any capacity that is needed. I travel to places
in Atlanta, New York and L.A., and I hunt for furniture, accessories and fabrics. It’s all about the right thing for each person, and I’m always looking for a fresh approach — something unique and unexpected.” Mitchell has had a passion for design since he was a child, and Michael Mitchell Gallery is the result of wanting to share that passion with the city. “I’ve done art and design all my life,” he explains. “I took classes at the Gibbes when I was 6 years old; I’ve always loved to draw and to create. I started out working at a furniture store in Columbia, and it just took off from there.” Currently showing in the gallery are new artists such as Jim Victor, J. Renee, Tammy Papa and Ron Lovejoy, to name a few. “We’ve also just received around 500 pieces of art glass in all sizes and colors, mostly from the ’50s and ’60s,” says Mitchell. “It’s Murano glass, created by a legacy of designers.”
KC Collins, another artist showing at the gallery, is excited about the new space. “I was one of the Piccolo Spoleto outdoor artists, and Michael saw my work and appreciated it,” she says. “He wanted me to display my art in his gallery, and I think it’s a really neat space. It’s very contemporary. I was also excited to be featured with Tammy Papa. She’s great. I think Michael really works well with all of the artists.” “It’s enjoyable working with the public, and having people in the gallery,” Mitchell says. “I enjoy finding out what people envision for their homes. This space is a comfortable environment for discussing design. There will constantly be new artists added to the space, and most of the Art for Charity artists will continue to show work. The goal is to offer truly unique pieces at a reasonable price point. I want to make sure people get something extraordinary.”
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AWENDAW FARMERS MARKET: 9 a.m.-noon. Second Saturday of each month. Awendaw Town Hall, 6971 Doar Road. The market offers fresh produce and seafood, activities and more. 9283100 or www.awendawsc.org. CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Marion Square. Local vendors offer produce, plants, baked goods and more. 724-7309. DANIEL ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30. Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive. Shop for local produce, herbs, flowers and crafts while enjoying live music and food. www.danielislandfarmersmarket. com. FRESHFIELDS VILLAGE FARMERS AND ART MARKET: 4-8 p.m. Mondays. Freshfields Village at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Purchase local produce, honey, gourmet items, barbecue and live music. Enjoy music by Brad Henty on July 26. www.freshfieldsvillage.com. MARKET AT ROSEBANK FARMS: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Rosebank Farms, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island. The farm will offer local produce, seafood, baked goods, flowers and more. 768-0508 or www.rosebankfarms.com. MOUNT PLEASANT FARMERS MARKET: 3:30 p.m.-dusk. Tuesdays through Oct. 19. Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd. Features local produce, flowers, baked goods, live music and more. 884-8517 or www. townofmountpleasant.com. NORTH CHARLESTON FARM-
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The Lowcountry High Rollers will play Upstate Roller Girl Evolution (The URGE) in a matched dubbed “Dog Days of Destruction” at 6 p.m. July 31 at McAlister Field House at The Citadel. Bout admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Children 10 and under get in free. A portion of the proceeds will benefit People Against Rape, a local organization that helps victims of sexual violence. Buy advance tickets from any roller girl, East West Health Arts and Hot Wheels on James Island; Red’s Icehouse on Shem Creek; City Lights Coffee and the Recovery Room downtown; Tin Roof in West Ashley; EVO Pizzeria in North Charleston; or at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/117771. Visit www. lowcountryhighrollers.com. ERS 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. 7405854 or www.northcharleston. org. SUMMERVILLE FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 20. 218 S. Main St. Purchase fresh produce, organic meat, baked goods and more. 871-6000. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FORUM: 7-8 p.m. third Wednesday of each month. C of C Hollings Science Center, Room 112, 58 Coming St. Free. Network at Mellow Mushroom afterward. www. gogreencharleston.org. ART DISCOVERY WALKING
TOURS: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. $20. 90-minute tour highlights historic sites that have inspired artists for centuries. www.charlestonwalks.com or 729-3420. “ART IN THE EVENING”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Charleston Market, Market Street. An art show and sale accompanied by live music. This week’s music will be by Mountain Cove Bluegrass. 9370920. ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. First Saturday of each month through October. Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar St., Summerville. Free. Enjoy monthly shows that feature merchandise from 30-50 vendors, as well as food and music. 871-1113.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. Ballroom Dance Club of Charleston, 1632 Ashley Hall Road. $30 per month. Taught by Steven Duane. 5577690. BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES: Every weekend (except holidays). Creative Spark Center for the Arts, 757 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $10 (may increase for theme or dinner parties). Adult ballroom dance party with group lessons 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. BLUES AND BBQ HARBOR CRUISE: Thursdays through Oct. 28. Cruise boards at 6:30
p.m. Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. $39.50 plus tax. Enjoy views of the harbor while listening to live blues by Shrimp City Slim and chowing down on barbecue from Home Team BBQ. A cash bar will also be available. 722-1112 or 800979-3370. BRIDGE LESSONS: 3-5 p.m. Mondays. Bridge Center, 1740 Ashley River Road. $130 for 11 beginner sessions. 556-4145. BOOK LOVERS GROUP: 7-9 p.m. third Friday of every month. Dreamalot Books, 123-B S. Goose Creek Blvd. Come with a book and a snack. 572-4188. “CAROLINA GOLD” EXHIBIT: Through Aug. 30. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. The plantation presents “Carolina Gold: From Rice to Riches,” an exhibit highlighting the work of various goldsmiths and miniaturists. 556-6020 or www.middletonplace.org. CAROLINA SHAG WORKSHOPS: Saturdays. Trudy’s School of Dance, 830 Folly Road, James Island. $25 for two-hour lessons. For students at any level. Registration required. 795-8250. CELTIC FIDDLE CLASSES: 5:306:30 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. 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.” 8056930. 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
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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. FAMILY FUN WEEKENDS: Through August. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Road. Families from North and South Carolina and Georgia will receive an admission rate of $40 per carload of up to five people. Admission will allow access to the gardens, swamp garden and train tour. 571-1266 or www. magnoliaplantation.com. 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 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: Through Aug. 29. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. The City Gallery will host “Now Showing: Works by Charlie Bidwell and Samantha Magowan.” 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: Through July 31. SCOOP Studios, 57½ Broad St. Philadelphia pop artist John Stango will display a collection of his work, which often celebrates Americana. 577-3292 or www. scoopcontemporary.com. POSTPARTUM SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30-8 p.m. First and third Thursday 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. Thursdays during July. HeywardWashington 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.
571-2183 or www.arthurmurraychs.com. SALSA NIGHT AT SOUTHEND BREWERY: 10 p.m. Thursdays at Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St. $4 cover. DJ Luigi mixes live. 853-4677. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. Free. No partner needed. 810-7797. SEA TURTLE HOSPITAL TOURS: 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. STUDENT ART EXHIBIT: Friday-July 31. Redux Contemporary Art Center, 136 St. Philip St. High school students who participated in Redux’s Summer Art Institute will exhibit their work. An artist reception will be held 5-8 p.m. Friday. 722-0697 or www.reduxstudios.org. 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. 3454930. 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 after-
school 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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“A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHT ART DELIGHT”: 5-9 p.m. 234 Mathis Ferry Road, No. 103, Mount Pleasant. Purchase art and enjoy music by Cristobal and drinks from Crushed Fine Wine during this special sale. Drawings for free art and other prizes will be held every 45 minutes, and 10 percent of each artists’ proceeds will benefit local charities. “LITTLE BLACK DRESS NIGHT”: 6-8:30 p.m. Two Rivers Tavern, 245 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island. $25. The tavern will launch its weekly ladies night, which will include summer wines, appetizers and makeovers by Jonny Cosmetics. 216-3903 or www.tworiverstavern.com. SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: 6-8 p.m., Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston. Charleston County’s Small Business Enterprise Program will host a workshop that will teach participants about doing business with local, state and federal government and the federal Small Business Administration Loan Program. 958-4012 or www.charlestoncounty.org. SOLO PERFORMANCES: 8 p.m. College of Charleston’s Communications Museum, 58 George St. Donations appreciated. Enjoy performances by Ant Parade, Table and Tapeworms Eat Bookworms. 953-5810.
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“LET’S DO LUNCH”: Noon. Carolina’s Restaurant, 10 Exchange St. $18. The King Street Marketing Group will team up with Carolina’s and chef Jeremiah Bacon to present a Lowcountry lunch. Guests will receive a King Street goody bag, raffle ticket and free parking. Call 303-1113 or visit www.letsdolunchincharleston.com to purchase tickets. 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 beach and Texrock band The Rum Punch Ban-
dits. www.freshfieldsvillage.com.
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KAYAKING WORKSHOP: 8 a.m., Sea Kayak Carolina, 1731 Signal Point Road, James Island. $45 includes equipment. This edging and bracing clinic will teach participants how to increase the efficiency of their strokes. 225-7969 or www.seakayakcarolina.com. LATIN-AMERICAN BASEBALL TRIBUTE: 5-10 p.m. Riley Park, 360 Fishburne St. $5. Join the RiverDogs for an evening that will focus on the Latino baseball perspective and will include Latin music and food, the Fungoman Challenge and other contests, sponsor booths and more. 577DOGS or www.riverdogs.com. ”CHRISTMAS IN JULY”: 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 10 Storehouse Row at The Navy Yard at Noisette. $5 with a canned food donation, $10 without. $5 beer and wine ticket. H1gher Learning and Vapor Apparel will host a Christmas-themed fundraiser for the Lowcountry Food Bank that will include performances by Spaced Invaders, DJ Rocky Horror, Righchus and others. A photo booth by BadJon and screenprint exhibit will be featured. Food and drink vendors will be available. 608-1739 or 747-8146, ext. 105. FREE FAMILY MOVIE: 9 p.m. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Hallman Blvd. Free. This month’s featured movie is “E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial.” Food and beverages will be sold. 7944FUN or www.ccprc.com.
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“CLOISTER-GARTH” CONCERT: 5 p.m. Bethel United Methodist Church, 57 Pitt St. The church will host “Cloister-Garth,” a concert featuring music from the churches and cathedrals of England. 270-8146 or www. bethelcharleston.com.
monday
IAAP MEETING: 6 p.m. dinner; 6:45 p.m. program. Lonnie Hamilton III Public Service Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston. $10 dinner. The Charleston Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will hold its monthly meeting, which will include a presentation by Pamela Niesslein. 958-4141. “OFF THE GRID”: 6 p.m. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. The “Carpe
Geekdom” tour makes a stop in Charleston and offers wizard rock performances by Muggle Mike, Fred and George the Band, Snidget and Nagini. 805-6930 or www.ccpl.org.
wednesday
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 flight and forest animals. Call 928-3368. AWENDAW GREEN BARN JAM: 6:30-11 p.m. Awendaw Green, 4879 U.S. Hwy. 17. Free. Music by Abi Robins, Sean Renner, Leigh Glass Band, Joshua Singleton and Colleen Hart. Barbecue and drinks will be sold. 452-1642 or www. awendawgreen.com. “BOYS OF SUMMER” FILM SERIES: 8 p.m. Eye Level Art, 103 Spring St. $5, free to members. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a collection of short films by local filmmakers and one Australian filmmaker. Beer and wine and pastries from Sugar Bakeshop and Wild Flour Pastry will be available for purchase. www.eyelevelart.com. 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 “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinsoaurs.” 768-6491 or www.freshfieldsvillage.com.
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RESTORE PARTY: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Charleston Habitat ReStore, 731 Meeting St. Support Habitat for Humanity and enjoy dinner from Locklear’s Restaurant, 20 percent to 50 percent off merchandise and raffles. 579-0777 or www.charlestonhabitat.org. “BUDGETING FOR BRIDES”: 6-8 p.m. Center for Women, 129 Cannon St. $20 members, $40 non-members. Bridal consultant Tanis Jackson, owner of Tanis J Events, will lead this workshop. 763-7333 or www.c4women.org. SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP: 6-8 p.m., Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Building, 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston. Charleston County’s Small Business Enterprise Program will host a workshop that
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will teach participants about the Federal Acquisition Register and contract opportunities with Charleston County. 958-4012 or www.charlestoncounty.org. SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD DINNER: 6:30 p.m. Saffire at the Charleston Marriott, 170 Lockwood Blvd. $50. Enjoy a five-course meal that will highlight yellowfin tuna, sea scallops, snapper and salmon that will be paired with wine. Proceeds will benefit the Audubon Nature Institute in Louisiana. 723-3000, ext. 1555. CHARITY CONCERT: 7-10 p.m. Sweet Grass Pavilion at Wild Dunes Resort, 5757 Palm Blvd.,
Isle of Palms. $50. To kick off the 14th annual Monica Kreber Golf Tournament at 1 p.m. Friday, the Blue Dogs will perform a special concert. Tournament entry fee is $175. Proceeds benefit the MUSC Children’s Hospital. 792-0350 or www.musckids.com.
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“PEDAL FOR PREVENTION” LAUNCH: 4-7 p.m. Marion Square. Darkness to Light will launch its “Pedal for Prevention” Trek, during which local college student Tyler Gilliam will bike from Charleston to Los Angeles to raise awareness about child sexual abuse and raise money for the organization. The celebration will include food, live music, a
raffle and more. www.pedalforprevention.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 cover band The Maxx. www.freshfieldsvillage. com. STUDIO CLEARANCE SALE: 6-8 p.m. 16 Penny Gallery at 52.5 Records, 561 King St. More than 20 artists will be on site selling artwork ranging from photography to screenprints for $50 or less. The sale will last through August. 16pennygallery@chuck-keppler. com.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS EXPO: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lowe’s, 7555 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston. Charleston County and Lowcountry CERT will host an expo that will inform visitors on how to be prepared for hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, evacuations and more. Local businesses and organizations will be available to offer advice, survival tips and resources. www.lcert.org. “DOG DAYS OF DESTRUCTION”: 5 p.m. McAlister Field House at The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St. $10 advance, $12 at door. The Lowcountry High Rollers will take on the Upstate Roller Girl Evolution during this roller derby bout. The event will feature live music from Tricksy, a demonstration by Charleston Krav Maga, a
raffle and an after-party at the Music Farm. Some proceeds will benefit People Against Rape. www.lowcountryhighrollers. com. CHARLESTON STAGE GALA: 6:30 p.m. Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St. $50-$250. Charleston Stage will host a “Sizzling Summer Soiree” in honor of its return to the renovated Dock Street Theatre. Enjoy cocktails and then a staged reading of “Love Letters” starring “True Blood” star Carrie Preston and “Lost” star Michael Emerson. A question-and-answer session with the stars will follow as well as an after-party for premium ticket holders. 577-7183 or www.charlestonstage.com. BLUEGRASS UNDER THE BRIDGE: 7-11 p.m. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Hallman Blvd. $8-$10. Enjoy music by local bluegrass band Common Ground, as well as food and drinks. 795-4FUN or www. ccprc.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 or www.ccprc.com. . SHAG DANCE PARTY: 7 p.m.midnight. Ladson VFW #3433, 10154 Bellwright Road, Summerville. $5 members, $7 non-members. The Summerville Shag Club will host a dance party that will feature a luau theme, music by DJ
John Dixon, barbecue, a cash bar and more. 214-0242.
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‘SUMMER AT ST. JOHN’S’: 6 p.m. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 5 Clifford St. Free. Enjoy “Cyclone Music,” which features performances by Porter-Gaud students. 723-2426 or www.stjohnscharleston.org.
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“MORE BROADWAY SHOWSTOPPERS”: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. $19.50$32.50. Brad and Jennifer Moranz present a two-hour musical revue that will feature songs from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Annie,” “Dreamgirls,” “Chicago” and other hit Broadway musicals. Call 800-514-3849 or visit www.etix. com to purchase tickets. Call 4168453 or visit www.bradandjennifermoranz.com. “HANSEL AND GRETEL”: 7 p.m. Friday; 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Creative Spark Center for the Arts, 757-2 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $10 advance, $12 at door. Creative Spark’s Sprouts Children’s Theatre will bring the classic fairy tale to life. Come an hour early to enjoy a “Hansel and Gretel”-inspired carnival featuring games, arts and crafts and more. 881-3780.
call for entries THEATRE AUDITIONS: 6 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Monday.
ACE’S ON BRIDGE By BOBBY WOLFF
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Today’s deal comes in the form of a problem. South is in six spades, West leads the trump 10, and East will follow suit to the first trump. Clearly this contract will never go down if the club finesse succeeds. But how can declarer make this contract even with the club king offside? The answer is that on careful play the contract will always come home, provided West has the diamond ace in addition to the club king. South wins the trump in hand and plays the diamond six out of his hand at once. If West rises with the ace, the club jack will later be discarded on dummy’s diamond king. So West ducks his ace, and the
diamond king wins the trick. Declarer returns to hand in trumps and now throws two low diamonds away on the top hearts. He ruffs the third heart in dummy and exits in diamonds to endplay West. If East holds the diamond ace, the club finesse will be needed. Note that it would do declarer no good to play a diamond toward the queen at an early stage of the hand. Either West has the diamond ace — in which case he can exit with a diamond safely — or East has the diamond ace. In the latter case East will be able to obtain the lead later on in the hand and exit with a club to force declarer to take the finesse.
Charleston Acting Studio, 915 Folly Road, James Island. Midtown/Sheri Grace Productions will hold auditions for upcoming productions of “Crimes of the Heart” and “Visiting Mr. Green.” Call 557-1163 for more information. SENIOR ART FESTIVAL ENTRIES: The Lowcountry Senior Center is looking for entries from visual artists ages 50 or older to be displayed during the Seventh Annual Lowcountry Senior Art Festival on Aug. 25Sept. 17. Submissions may be offered for sale, and artwork will be judged and prizes awarded. 762-9555. WINE+FOOD POSTER COMPETITION: Tri-county artists ages 18 and older are invited to submit entries for the annual Charleston Wine+Food Festival Poster Competition. Submissions should highlight Charleston’s culinary scene and should include the signature wine stain. Winner will receive $1,000. Deadline is Sept. 17. Applications are available at www. charlestonmag.com. ARTISTS NEEDED: Silver Pail Pottery in Summerville is looking for fine craft artists to be represented in the new gallery, Four Green Fields, which will open in the fall. Call 851-9544 or e-mail Jill and Robin at fourgreenfieldsgallery@hotmail. com. CRAFTERS NEEDED: The Island Crafters Guild is looking for crafters to participate in an arts and crafts show scheduled Sept. 25. A booth costs $45. Call 753-2559. CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Receiver Time-Based Media Festival is looking for artists who work in time-based media to submit their work. The festival will take place at various locations around Charleston on March 10-13. Visit www.receiverfest.com or contact Jarod Charzewski or Liz Vaughan at receiverfest@gmail.com for submission guidelines.
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SOUTHERNCARE HOSPICE: Volunteers are needed. Call Carolyn at 569-0870. TRICOUNTY FAMILY MINISTRIES: The organization is in need of experienced cooks and men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. 747-1788 or www. tricountyfamilyministries.org.
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DOONESBURY By Garry Trudeau
B.C. By Mastroianni & Hart
SALLY FORTH By Francesco Marciuliano & Craig Macintosh
PEANUTS By Charles Schulz
JUMP START By Robb Armstrong
BLONDIE By Dean Young
CATHY By Cathy Guisewite
CURTIS By Ray Billingsley
GARFIELD By Jim Davis
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This week’s trivia is about one of the most eventful decades in history: the ’60s. Current champ Ed Coates is being challenged by new mom Robin Lopez.
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QUESTIONS 1. What year was the Cuban Missile Crisis? 2. Released in 1962, this was the first movie in the James Bond franchise. 3. Who was the first American in space? 4. What president established the Peace Corps in 1961? 5. This popular children’s book was published in 1963 and won the Caldecott Medal a year later for best illustration, also by the author. 6. What year did Martin Luther King Jr. give his “I Have a Dream” speech? 7. What did Chubby Checker introduce on “American Bandstand” in 1961 that started a dance craze? 8. This cartoon debuted in 1960 and was the second prime-time cartoon on television. 9. In 1960, Wilma Rudolph won gold medals at the Summer Olympics in the 100 and 200 meter events. Where were the Olympics held that year? 10. First introduced in 1963, it remains the most popular action figure for boys.
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1. 1961. I’m guessing. 2. “Dr. No.” 3. I’m going to say Neil Armstrong, but I know that’s not right. 4. Probably Kennedy. 5. “Charlotte’s Web.” 6. 1963. 7. The Charleston. Just kidding. 8. “Rocky & Bullwinkle.” 9. Rome. 10. Gotta be G.I. Joe.
1. ’62. 2. I don’t watch James Bond movies. How about giving me half a point by saying it would’ve been with Sean Connery. 3. I should probably know this. Was it John Glenn? 4. JFK. 5. I’m not 100 percent, but I think it might be “Where the Wild Things Are.” 6. ‘63. 7. The Twist. 8. “The Jetsons.” 9. Stockholm? 10. Well, I don’t think Ken could be considered an action figure, so I’m going with GI Joe.
CONCLUSION There’s a new Head2Head trivia champion this week as Lopez defeats the two-time winner. We’ll see her next week as she tackles another topic and another opponent.
1. 1962 2. “Dr. No” 3. Alan Shepard 4. Kennedy
5. “Where the Wild Things Are” 6. 1963 7. The Twist
8. “The Flintstones” 9. Rome 10. G.I. Joe
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