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There’s a lot going on this week. Go here to find out the best of the best.

FOOD + BEV

Lucy’s Red Sky Grill, Chew on This, Jim ‘N Nick’s, Tattoed Moose, Chef Shay MacDonald. on the opening of Barsa.

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MOVIES

Sydney Smith talks about The Emmys, Rebekah Bradford gives her take on Vogue, Ollivia Pool’s busy art column and Jack Hunter’s “Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down.”

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MOVIE GRIDS

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Local illustrator Timothy Banks.

ARTS

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COMICS

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COVER STORY

The Lowcountry’s jazz’s fall season features many highlights.

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Greater Park Circle Play Fest 7:30 P.M. SATURDAYS IN SEPTEMBER // SOUTH OF BROADWAY THEATRE COMPANY Catch plays by Charleston favorite Nick Smith and NYC Playwrights Renee Flemings, Neal Lerner, Paul Dooley and Winnie Holzman at the South of Broadway Theatre Company’s “Greater Park Circle Play Fest,” happening every Saturday in September. Eight plays will be performed in staged readings over four Saturdays. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. All plays will be at 7:30 p.m. at the South of Broadway Theatre Company studios, 1080 E. Montague Ave. in the historic Park Circle district. For tickets and information, visit www.Southofbroadway.com.

4-8 P.M. SUNDAY // BOWEN’S ISLAND Momma and the Redemption Band will rock Bowen’s Island from 4-8 p.m. Sunday. Opening will be Susie Summers and Al Pugliese backed by a full band. It’s the last big party of the summer at Bowen’s Island. Check out the new restaurant, which is built over and incorporates the remains of the old oyster room. Admission is $10; food and beverages are available. There also will be a full bar. E-mail smokyw@yahoo.com.

“August: Osage County” WEEKEND // THE VILLAGE PLAYHOUSE

This is the last weekend to see The Village Playhouse and Repertory Co.’s “August: Osage County,” the 2008 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Awardwinning play that tells the tale of the Weston family of Pawhuska, Okla. “August: Osage County” is for mature audiences only due to adult language and content. Remaining shows are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors and $20 for students with $12 student rush tickets sold at the door (subject to availability). Purchase tickets at www.villageplayhouse. com or call the box office at 8561579. The Village Playhouse is at 730 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, in the Brookgreen Towncenter behind Starbucks.

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Jazz music is intelligent. Therefore, when I was younger, I didn’t understand it. My dad is one of the biggest jazz fans I’ve ever met, and he exposed me to Miles Davis’ work during a time when I couldn’t see past pop and folk music. It was good background noise. It was too ... out there. Also, as a Joni Mitchell fan, I skipped over her jazz period of the ’70s, which I now believe is her greatest work — “The Hissing of Summer Lawns,” “Hejira” and “Mingus.” With age comes wisdom, if you choose to take that path, and I gave jazz music another try in college. The album that changed me was Davis’ “Sketches of Spain.” It’s truly brilliant, and I’d love for all of you to give it a spin, as well. Locally, the jazz scene has taken off. The musicians are rock stars. Don’t believe me? Catch a show at Mercato or Charleston Grill. There’s nothing like it.

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BY KATRINA ROBINSON

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Michelle Zink is a single mother, a novelist in the young adult genre and a dreamer who likes Gothic, dark places. Her books have quite the following. So what’s her secret? . Her books, “Prophecy of the Sisters” and its sequel, “Guardian of the Gate,” can be purchased wherever

books are sold. Zink will be at Blue Bicycle Books at 4 p.m. Tuesday to sign copies. Q: Tell me about the second book in your trilogy, “Guardian of the Gate.” A: “Guardian of the Gate” follows Lia as she travels to Altus Island to find the missing pages of the prophecy. It’s an epic journey that includes a mysterious new guy and a

massive betrayal by someone in Lia’s inner circle, but one of the things I love most about it is watching Lia become even stronger and more independent. Q: What draws you to the young adult genre? I always say that the young adult genre chose me. I sort of feel perpetually 19 even though that’s further from the truth than it’s ever been!

I seem to have a special connection to teens, and I have such admiration for the passion with which they live. Q: What are the main struggles you deal with when writing? A: The biggest is probably a struggle anyone in any situation can relate to these days: time. I’m a single mother to four children ages 11-18, and it’s just really, really tough sometimes to hold it all together at home while giving myself enough solitude and creative space to write the kinds of stories I want to write.

Hope and Re: Union: New local journal celebrates literary friendship

BY DENISE K. JAMES

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I remember the first time my favorite college professor gave me his personal poetry to critique. I felt incredibly honored and excited to consider him a literary friend, not just a teacher. Friendships in literature have always affected our level of inspiration and bolstered creativity. In the new journal Re: Union, editor Brit Washburn seeks to celebrate those literary connections between people. “Re: Union aspires to bring together long-lost and far-flung comrades in art,” she explains, “both on the page and in the flesh.” The first issue of Re: Union has just emerged, and it is a collection of visual art and poetry, printed on individual cards. The cards are joined with a metal loop, perhaps signifying the individualism of the writers in a common space. “The title of the journal is printed with a colon to

Washburn edits a collection of children’s poetry called “Pass It On,” in addition to Re: Union. As for personal poetic influences, Washburn says, “I think the first poet to really change my life was Richard Hugo, around age 15. I identified with him, which To submit your work to was odd, me being a female Brit Washburn or to inteenager. John Berryman’s quire about a copy of the ‘Dream Songs’ were also 2010 issue, e-mail her at important to me. Then I’ve honorbooks@aol.com. loved the metaphysical poets — John Donne and George Herbert. In contemporary imply regarding union, or on the subject of union,” ex- poetry, I read Matthew and Michael Dickman, Jack plains Washburn. “It’s also Gilbert, Louise Gluck and a play on the word reunion — of friends, classmates. It’s Wallace Stevens — and of course my teachers. As writinterpretive.” Washburn began her edit- ers, we’re always life-long students.” ing background when she The first issue of Re: Union initially edited a student was challenging given the journal in high school at amount of talent that WashInterlochen (Mich.) Arts Academy. “It was called Red burn encountered. “I sent Wheelbarrow, after William calls for submissions to my Carlos Williams’ poem,” she friends, and they sent them to their friends,” she says. says. “Before long, we had a netShe then edited a collection of student poetry and a work. Submissions came to me from all over the United newspaper at Eugene Lang States and even Germany. College during her undergraduate studies. Currently, It was really exciting when

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they came from remote locations — from people I did not know at all.” Future themes for Re: Union likely will be a stretch of the word Union. “Any of the meanings listed in the definition could be intriguing,” says Washburn. “I also like the idea of experimenting with the “re” prefix and doing something like Re: Morse or Re: Vision.” One of the rewards for the journal’s contributors is a workshop retreat, which Washburn intends to keep as part of each issue. “All of the writers and artists are invited, and this time it is in Portland, Maine,” she says. “We are staying in a house donated for the occasion. It will involve a lot of informal workshopping, and a lot of being merry.” The next annual issue of Re: Union is tentatively scheduled for spring 2011, and Washburn is keeping busy in the meantime with other projects. “I’m the new Programs Chair for the Poetry Society of South Carolina,” she says. “I’m also working on a memoir.”

TODAY

A free Bluegrass, Country Music Festival in Santee begins today and runs through Sunday. A total of 14 bands are lined up for the event. The event is very family oriented. The festival will take place at Lone Star Barbecue & Mercantile, 2212 Santee State Park Road. Call (803) 854-2000 or visit lonestarbbq.net for more info.

FRIDAY

Art walk, from 5-8 p.m. Read page 12 to find out about some of the art openings happening downtown.

SATURDAY

Shrimp Records Fest, Food Drive & Vinyl Saturday Sale at Monster Music will be 10 a.m.-10 p.m. For every can or nonperishable item you bring, the store will give you $1 off any CD or DVD. (There is a $4 off any one item max.) Music will be performed by the folks at Shrimp Records – you’ll see Michael Trent, Cary Ann Hearst, Bill Carson, Sadler Vaden & Joel Hamilton starting at 2 p.m. Monster Music is at 946 Orleans Road.

SUNDAY

Freshfields Village and Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic are inviting everyone to come and sample a variety of wines and beers to the 4th Annual Lowcountry Wine and Beer Tasting. The event will run 4-7:30 p.m. Proceeds for this event will go to Barrier Island Free Medical Clinic.

Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the gate. In Freshfields Village, tickets are available at Beachwalker Rentals, Indigo Books, Kiawah Island Real Estate, Resort Quest, Guest Services at Freshfields Village. Freshfields Village is at the crossroads between Kiawah and Seabrook Islands.

MONDAY, SEPT. 6

Did you get the day off for Labor Day? Then relax and go to the beach!

TUESDAY, SEPT. 7

A salsa social grand opening will begin at 9 p.m. at Perks Lounge, 3075 Ashley Phosphate Road. The night is designed for salsa dancers to meet and dance the night away.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8

See the classic film “Spinal Tap” at 8 p.m. outside, for Eye Level Art’s “Movies on the Green” series at 103 Spring St. Tickets are $5 at the door.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 9

From 5:30-8:30 p.m., Rick Rhodes Photography and Imaging, 1842 Belgrade Ave, will present the opening of “Emphobia.” The show features work by locally born artist Mike Edge. Call 7667425 or visit www.rickrhodesphotography.com.

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“No Reservations: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain” will be at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $200 VIP, $45 and $35, plus applicable service fees, available now at all Ticketmaster locations, the North Charleston Coliseum advance ticket window, by phone at (800) 745-3000, or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com. Jenkins, a church announcement-reading, organ-playing Grandma. Smiley, brands himself a “clean” For the full fall schedule comic, keeping vulgarity fter a almost half a at the North Charleston out of his act. Tickets range decade, loyal PhishPerforming Arts Center, from $25 to $55. heads who’ve had visit www.coliseumpac. Smiley will be followed to cope with symptoms of com. by the Low Country Jazz withdrawal after the group Festival Saturday at the PAC went on hiatus, will be featuring legendary conrewarded for their devomarketing manager for the temporary jazz band Spyro tion with the rock band’s coliseum and the performperformances at the North ing arts center, and himself Gyra; jazz saxophonist Euge Groove, former leader of the Charleston Coliseum on a dedicated Phish fan. funk/jazz band Down to the Oct. 15-16. “We’re expecting that Bone, saxophonist Shilts, It will be the first time Phish will sell out both aka Paul Weimar, and the band has played in the shows and we have some Charleston’s own Charlton Charleston area since 1996. first time performers here If a famed grassroots rock like Jason Aldean and some Singleton. Tickets are $45 and $55. group isn’t your cup of tea, shows that are fresh from Other highlights for the don’t despair. The North their run on Broadway,” upcoming season include: Charleston Coliseum and he says. “This fall, we were Performing Arts Center looking to bring an eclectic ◗ The 12th annual Best of have stacked their fall lineup mix so there would be some- Broadway series begins this fall with contemporary shows with a mix of major acts, in- thing for everyone.” and classic musicals geared cluding Broadway’s SpamaThe fall season starts this lot, Disney on Ice, celebrated weekend with comedian and toward attracting a young chef and “No Reservations” syndicated radio personality audience and other lovers of TV host Anthony Bourdain Rickey Smiley at 8 p.m. Fri- the Great White Way. First to be cast under the and Grammy-winning jazz day at the performing arts spotlight at the Performmusician and prolific procenter. ing Arts Center is “Legally ducer George Duke. Smiley, a former host of Blonde,” based on the popu“We are excited about BET’s Comic View, is best lar movie. It will run Nov. this fall and what we have known for his stable of 2-3 at PAC followed by “A coming,” said Alan Coker, alter egos such as Bernice BY ALIANA RAMOS Special to The Post and Courier

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Chorus Line” on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Some edgier fare later this year includes Monty Python-inspired Spamalot, a comedic take on King Arthur’s Camelot and the coming of age rock and roll musical Spring Awakening. ◗ Jeff Dunham, comic and famed ventriloquist, will be putting his hand up the shirts of Walter, the grumpy retiree; Bubba J., a proud red-neck who loves NASCAR; and Jose Jalapeno, the mustachioed Mexican “On a steek” on Oct. 9 at the coliseum as part of his “Identity Crisis Tour.” Dunham who most recently appeared in the film “Dinner for Schmucks,” is expected to introduce the new female character Diane during the show. ◗ Charleston-based indie rock group Band of Horses will be performing Oct. 29. The band is auctioning off the first two rows of seats to benefit Charleston Waterkeeper, whose mission is to preserve and protect Charleston’s waterways.

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BBQ and Bluegrass Festival makes for the ultimate Sunday funday BY DENISE K. JAMES

More than 5,000 people attended The Boone Hall BBQ and Bluegrass Festival last year at Boone Hall Plantation.

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ummer is ending, yet no one wants to admit it. So put on your party pants Sunday afternoon for Boone Hall’s annual BBQ and Bluegrass Festival. It’ll take your mind off autumn looming in the distance as you fill your belly with some of Charleston’s finest barbecue and your ears with rocking tunes. “This is the sixth year for us, and the event is continuing to grow,” says Rick Benthall, an event manager at Boone Hall. “We love to see all the families out there, throwing Frisbees and footballs around and dancing. It’s one of the last big parties for the summer.” One of this year’s new events is a BBQ cooking demonstration sponsored by Piggly Wiggly. The demonstrations will take place twice, one for the afternoon crowd and one for the evening crowd, and will feature cooking expert Jimmy Hagood of Blackjack BBQ. “We’re excited about the cooking demo, and about having Piggly Wiggly onboard,” says Benthall. “We really appreciate all of our sponsors.” Gates for the festival open at noon. Music begins at 1 WHAT: BBQ and Bluegrass p.m., and there will be plenFestival ty of barbecue for sale from WHERE: Boone Hall Planvarious local vendors, beer tation, 1235 Long Point and beverages for sale, and Road in Mount Pleasant lots of activities for kids. WHEN: noon-9:30 p.m. Another festival favorSunday ite, the celebrity dunking TICKETS: $20 in advance booth, should be popular as for adults and $25 at the well. All proceeds from the gate. $8 for children (6-12), dunking booth benefit the $10 at the gate. Children American Red Cross. Par5 and under are admitted ticipants will include Brenfree with accompanydan Clark of WCIV News 2, ing adult. Advance genRocky D from WTMA 1250 AM, Darren Goldwater of This year’s music lineup the Citadel Broadcasting will feature the Nitty Gritty Network, Bill Shannon of WIOP 95.9 FM, and others. Dirt Band headlining, as

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eral admission tickets are available online at www. boonehallplantation.com, Boone Hall Farms Market in Mount Pleasant and all Piggly Wiggly stores in South Carolina. ETC.: Events include a mechanical bull riding contest, celebrity dunking booth, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and more MORE INFO: 884-4371, rickb@boonehallplantation.com or www.boonehallplantation.com

well as The Dillards. “The Dillards are best known for appearing and

performing on ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ as a band called The Darlings; you can find it on YouTube,” says Benthall. “As for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, they’re a band from the ’60s that has managed to keep the four original members. They’ve also won numerous Grammys. We’ll also feature two local favorites, Homeboy Reunion and Blue Plantation.” Jimmie Fadden, the drummer of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, said he is looking forward to the chance to headline at the event. “We’ll be there with bells on,” he laughs. “It’s hard to say we’ve never been to the Charleston area (we’ve been on the road for 44 years after all), but it’s been a long time. I think the closest we’ve performed in recent years is Savannah.” The band originated in Long Beach, Calif., when the members met at an independent record store. “That particular store catered to acoustic music,” explains Fadden. “It was a shared interest among us, so we started talking.” Fadden describes the band’s genre as American roots music. “There’s a rural theme and background at work in our music,” he explains. “I’d say our main musical influences among the band are Jim and Jesse, Brownie McGhee, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Hank Sr., Buddy Holly, Eddie Cochran and basically a good bit of rural blues. We’ve always been interested in the rural blues rather than urban Chicago blues. Our musical vocabulary definitely stems from the past.”

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The highs and lows of this year’s Emmys

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he Emmy Awards show, which aired Sunday and lasted three hours as planned, started off strong but lost steam about halfway through. I just got into watching TV series hard-core the past couple of years, and I was genuinely interested in my (many) liked shows, actors and actresses winning awards. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, this year’s show opened with a “Glee”-inspired skit. “Glee,” which won a handful of its 19 nominations, is the show centered on a high school glee club as it tries to win various competitions. I’m a recent convert to the show, which, besides its high school characters, also features teacher Mr. Shue (Matthew Morrison, who didn’t win for best lead actor in a comedy series) and sarcastic, highly competitive, jumpsuit-wearing cheer-

Stonestreet’s best supporting actor in a comedy series. “Breaking Bad’s” Brian Cranston and Aaron Paul both took home awards for best actor and supporting actor in the AMC show about a high school chemistry teacher by day and drug dealer by night. For as much as I loved the first few seasons of “Lost,” leading coach Sue Sylvester the last season didn’t really (Jane Lynch, who did win as live up to my expectations, best supporting actress in a and I was not alone in feeling let down by the series comedy series). finale. So, I’m totally OK The Emmy’s opening skit with it not winning any big was hilarious because it awards. mixed in the always aweI was a little bummed that some Tina Fey, “Mad Men’s” “Dexter,” the Showtime seJon Hamm, and Hurley ries about secret serial killer from “Lost,” among others, with some of the “Glee” Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall), didn’t get more stage stars. time this year. Aside from “Modern Family,” a show that I feel pretty indifferent “Chuck,” (the most fun TV show, in my book), I am about, definitely surprised most excited for “Dexter” me, winning six awards, to come back on the air this including a bunch of “big” fall. But at least John Lithwins such as outstanding gow got an award for his comedic series, and Eric

majorly creepy role as this past season’s Trinity Killer. And “Mad Men” didn’t rake in as many awards as I expected, but it did land outstanding drama series. Not too shabby. My major complaints? First, Betty White, the past year or two’s hot commodity, popped up a few times in the show, too. While I know she’s everyone’s favorite lately, seriously, the Betty White sex jokes are getting old. Let her be funny in her own right; don’t downgrade her to only sexually suggestive comments. She’s starting to come across like a one-trick pony. And the show got boring. Despite my usual disinterest in the Emmys, the first hour or so was funny and enjoyable. Fallon popped up every so often, singing an odd song or cracking a joke, but I lost interest in the bazillion categories and thank-yous.

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Dissecting and admiring Vogue’s fashion sense

This undated photo released by Stas Komarovski and Stella Tennant shows model Stella Tennant in the official Fashion’s Night Out Collection tank top. The second annual shopping event, created largely by Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour to fuel retail traffic in stores during the height of the fall shopping season, is planned for Sept 10, during New York Fashion Week.

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market hosted by Opening Ceremony at the Ace Hotel. If you love fashion and want a chance to meet your favorite designers or to score some limited-edition items, this is definitely a not-to-be-missed event. Of course, there’s a huge fashion spread in the magazine styled by Grace Coddington and shot by Steven Meisel to celebrate the event. Called “On the Town,” it features an exciting mash-up of musicians, actors, models, designers — even a chef and the goalie for the New York Rangers in his hockey pads. The issue is always a great forecast of what people will be wearing this fall. A huge trend is the ’50s silhouette with fitted knit sweaters, belted shirtdresses and full skirts. It’s a very grown up look with a different idea of what can be sexy. Think Grace Kelly or Betty Draper in “Mad Men.” Also this fall, look for texture such as tweed in nubby knits, plaid, plush faux fur trim and the unexpected mix of leather and lace. Oh, and if you guessed Naomi Campbell as being the first African-American to grace the cover of Vogue’s September issue, you’d be right.

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On a recent day off, I had plans to do only three things. The one I looked forward to the most? Devouring the new September issue of Vogue magazine. Widely considered the industry’s most important issue, the magazine’s September issue already has been the subject of a fascinating documentary that was a behind-the-scenes look at putting together the 2008 edition. If you haven’t seen “The September Issue,” you really should. Because of the magazine’s significance, landing the cover of the September issue is highly coveted, and this year Halle Berry was chosen. And here’s a bit of trivia. Berry is only the second African-American to be featured on Vogue’s biggest issue. Can you name the first? Here’s a hint ... it was in 1989. The major story in the issue (besides the fall fashion) is the event “Fashion’s Night Out” which takes place Sept. 10 in New York. It’s a huge celebration of fashion and shopping with designers, models, celebrities and Vogue editors all participating. Its inaugural run last year was a reaction against the downturn in the economy and was so successful that they’re bringing it back. This time, other cities — Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago and Atlanta — are hosting their own events. Fun activities are planned, such as Lanvin bingo, table tennis with the guys from Proenza Schouler, karaoke judged by the Olsen twins and a flea

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Things unseen at the Gibbes and beyond

Timothy Pakron

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n Friday, the Gibbes will unveil two new exhibitions: “Face Lift” and “The Evidence of Things Unseen.” Portraiture is one of the oldest genres of painting and the Gibbes is having a bit of fun with the various juxtapositions they are putting together with their second “Face Lift” exhibition. From the funny to the funky, it should be an interesting show. Visitors also can expect to see works by Edwin Harleston, Benjamin Long, Thomas Sully, Leo Twiggs, William Aiken Walker, and Mary Whyte. The other exhibition, “The Evidence of Things Unseen,” features recent works by emerging artist Stacy Lynn Waddell in her first solo museum exhibition. Waddell’s works are contemporary in nature but historic in subject matter. The show will include paintings, works on paper, installations and projections, most of which were created using her techniques of burning, singeing and branding paper and fabric. For more info, call 7222706 or visit www.gibbesmuseum.org.

Cronin is back

New York artist Ryan Cronin returns to Charleston

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“The Fighting Crow Queen,” (detail) by Stacy Lynn Waddell. On display at The Gibbes Museum. for his solo show at SCOOP studios, opening 5-8 p.m. Friday. After an extensive summer art tour, this is his last summer stop with his show coinciding with the “Gallery Row’s” First Fridays on Broad. This time around, Cronin has developed a new sculptural element to his artwork, creating three-foot-tall “Peeps” bunnies painted bright yellow. There’s even a painting called “This One Goes Out to All of My Peeps” with the “Peeps” repeated, like an Andy Warhol piece. Another painting was

inspired by his last trip to Charleston, titled “On the Corner of Queen Street,” that portrays a street character who he ran into one evening. Cronin will be in attendance at the opening reception Friday and I’m sure he’s hoping his “peeps” will stop by SCOOP studios, 57½ Broad Street. Call 577-3292 or visit www.scoopcontemporary. com for a sneak “peep.”

Composition and decomposition Artists Tate Nation and Sandy Logan have been

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“Caravaggio,” by Sandy Logan, on display at the Art Institute. paired to form the exhibit “Composition and Decomposition” on display at the Art Institute of Charleston’s gallery. While Nation is known for his colorful streetscapes of the Lowcountry and stylized depictions of Caribbean tropical and aquatic scenes, this show features only abstract works. The artist has been painting abstracts for the past three decades and says he is excited to finally have a show of just those works. While some of these may appear spontaneous, Nation says he approaches most paintings with a deliberate,

calculated composition in mind. What Logan’s subjects have in common are disposability and neglect. He most frequently photographs abstractions of objects that has been discarded. He is clearly the “Decomposition” part of the exhibit. The exhibit showcases 19 original abstract acrylic paintings by Nation and more than three dozen photos by Logan. It will be on display until Sept. 18 at the Art Institute’s gallery, inside the school on Market Street. For more information, call 568-9911.

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Timothy Pakron recently graduated from the College of Charleston concentrating in black-and-white photography and oil painting. His work has been part of the big contemporary Charleston 2010 show at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park in the spring and at Modern on King Street. Recent works are focused on nonrepresentational and what he terms “nonvanity portraits” using both photography and paintings independently. With his photos, he uses the familiarity of the face as a template, and then handpaints the developer in the darkroom, intentionally revealing only certain parts of the negative. This creates a one-of-a-kind silver gelatin print. Pakron has done several large portraits using oil paints. This new collection will be on view at the Real Estate Studio, 214 King St., for a few more weeks. For more information, call 722-5618 or visit www.timothypakron.com or www. dunesproperties.com.

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— and given the large and enthusiastic crowd at the Pour House, they probably will — do yourself a favor and check out this amazing band.

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with horns, a funky rhythm section and one heck of a frontman. In addition to his Godfather-of-Soul-style vocals, Lewis plays a mean lead guitar and writes catchy, fun songs, the titles of which, many are just too saucy to print (what kind of language do you use with your lover when angry? Such songwriting is Lewis’ forte). If Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears come back to town

Two days after Black Joe Lewis tore the Pour House down, Jason Isbell, initially of Drive By Truckers fame and now a successful solo artist, commandeered the same stage for a two-night stint. Not surprisingly, both Thursday and Friday were packed, and the latter night was extra special because local trio Leslie—arguably the best rock band in Charleston—opened the show. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to make this show for two reasons. One, because I was at the Tin Roof in West Ashley

Black Joe Lewis played here last week. to see the Genrevolta/Cusses double bill. Two, because the laws of physics do not allow me to be in two places at one time. As for the Tin Roof, the always entertaining Genrevolta (is this not the

best local band name ever?) fired on all cylinders, and frontman Phil Estes was in wild and rare form. The Cusses are a female fronted act from Savannah who also put on a good show and sound like a cross between

punk legends Siouxsie and the Banshees and New York City indie rockers, the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. Sometimes, in this wonderful little town of ours, there are just too many cool things happening at once.

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The Pour House is one of the better local live music venues, and when Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears hit town last week, the place was packed—on a Tuesday night. You may have heard the single “Sugarfoot” on The Bridge (105.5 FM), and apparently enough people in Charleston have, as they showed up en masse to enjoy this incredible live touring act. Making their second Lowcountry appearance (the first was opening for the New York Dolls at the Music Farm in June 2009), Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears sound about as close to James Brown as you’re going to get. This eight-piece band from Austin, Texas, lays down the R&B thick, complete

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BY MATTHEW GODBEY

Special to The Post and Courier

Sons of Bill Sunday at The Windjammer

Consisting of three brothers and two longtime friends, Virginia-based Americana band Sons of Bill’s story sounds like it was written by someone such as Rick Bragg, Pat Conroy or some other Southern author. The eldest three of six children, the Wilson brothers decided to name their band after their father, Bill Wilson, a professor of philosophy and songwriter who taught them everything from how to play guitar to how to back up a trailer. Such a tribute by his sons says something about a man, something that is felt so deeply in Sons of Bill’s songs that one can hear the grinding of truck gears and the smell of grease on their fingertips. There’s a deeprooted sense of authenticity in the band’s music, surprising since its members still are all fairly young. Sons of Bill will perform Sunday at The Windjammer, 1005 Ocean Blvd. Tickets are $10 and are available at www.the-windjammer. com or the door. Doors open at 9 p.m. with the show at 10 p.m. Call 886-8596 or visit www.the-windjammer. com for information.

Bloodkin Saturday at Home Team BBQ Though not particularly well-known on a mainstream level, Athens, Ga.based band Bloodkin has earned the respect of some of rock music’s biggest names. Vocalist/guitarist Daniel Hutchens and backup vocalist/guitarist Eric Carter started Bloodkin in the

’80s writing and performing a distinct formulation of Americana, country and rock music. Despite having several of their songs covered by multiple bands, most notably Widespread Panic, and Hutchens recording and performing with exVelvet Underground member Moe Tucker throughout the early ’90s, Hutchens and Carter had yet to release a full album of their own. That is until 1994, when Bloodkin recorded its first full-length album, “Good Luck Charm.” Produced by Johnny Sandlin (Allman Brothers, Eddie Hinton), “Good Luck Charm” marked the beginning of a stream of Bloodkin albums over the next 16 years. Bloodkin has since released eight albums and has worked with such producers as John Keane (R.E.M, Cowboy Junkies) and David Barbe (Son Volt, Drive By Truckers). Bloodkin will perform Saturday at Home Team BBQ, 1205 Ashley River Road. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 225-7427 or visit www. hometeambbq.com for information.

American Aquarium Sunday at Home Team BBQ It’s the classic formula for country and rock-’n’-roll music — the kind about booze, brawls, women and the invincibility of youth. They’re the kind of things that Raleigh-based septet American Aquarium has lived, survived and written about over the years. The group of 20-somethings, however, also knows about the hangovers, heartbreaks and vulnerable mortality that adulthood eventually smacks us in the face with, and it captures those truths just as eloquently. From rowdy to revealing and from feisty to Please see MUSIC, Page 15E

Toubab Krewe’s new album, “TK2” will be released Sept. 7.

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Asheville, N.C., darlings bring Creole rhythms to two night stint at The Pour House BY SAMANTHA TEST

Special to The Post and Courier

ou’ll need two nights to explore the rock and West African music of Toubab Krewe. The Friday and Saturday night double take at The Pour House will feature old favorites and a preview of new material off the group’s sophomore album, “TK2,” which won’t be released until Tuesday on Nat Geo records.

Perkins (kora, kamelngoni, guitar, percussion), Teal Brown (drums, congas), WHO: Toubab Krewe with Pimps of Joytime and The Drew Heller (guitar, piano, fiddle) and David Pransky Key of Q (bass, guitar) round out the WHERE: The Pour House group, who have been tourWHEN: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday ing all summer. COST: $15 a night, $25 for a two-night ticket through While their debut album Etix.com was influenced by the road MORE INFO: www.toubabkrewe.com/mainsite.html and had a looser jam sound, TK2 is a studio effort. Quarof different styles but is its The quintet from Asheanta explains that the evoluown sound, its own entity.” tion to the current album ville, N.C., often has been “The word Creole works described as “indie rock includes both original and because it’s a melange of meets West African tradireworked traditional music. West African traditional tion meets jam experimen“It’s back and forth,” he music, rock-’n’-roll, style tation.” continued. “We’re more from New Orleans and a “One of the best ways to than a bunch of white guys healthy dose of old-time describe it is as Creole muplaying African music. I like sic,” said percussionist Luke Appalachian music because to think we come from a Quaranta. “Because I think a lot of us grew up in that long line of musicians being tradition. It’s a really unique influenced by other cultures with Creole, it is in its essence, the launch of a couple sound.” and styles of music, and The band would rather you finding that overlap.” styles of music. It creates something different that in- dance to the groove than figure it out, though. Justin Please see KREWE, Page 15E tegrates a lot of ingredients

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MUSIC From Page 14E

frail, American Aquarium bridges the gap between the teenager and the adult in all of us and staggers between humorous and heartwrenching in a way that’s as natural and evolving as puberty itself. American Aquarium will perform with Ponderosa Sunday at Home Team BBQ, 1205 Ashley River Road. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 225-7427 or visit www. hometeambbq.com for information.

‘Keeping Up’ with progressive country of Corey Smith

advice. “Find joy in the art of it,” said Smith. “I do what I do because I love it. You’re going to find ways ith no help from a reto do it — real success cannot cord label, underdog come from anywhere else.” singer-songwriter His new album, “Keeping Up Corey Smith has sold well over 150,000 albums and 700,000 sin- With the Joneses,” an autobiographical concept album, was gles, a triumph for a small-town recorded in a two-month period. storyteller. Smith took four to six months to Supporting his new album, write the songs. Never writing a “Keeping Up With the Joneses,” complete song in the studio, like Smith heads to the Music Farm on Friday to sing his autobiogra- most musicians, he tweaks a lot of his music. He also loves the way phy. As an independent artist, Smith his sound is illustrated. “I can easily describe my muhas led an independent lifestyle, basically doing everything on his sic as progressive country,” said own and working alone to achieve Smith. “It’s not pop, not rock, not pop-country, but I sing with the success he’s gained. Growa country voice and have a rocking up on food stamps in rustic Georgia and later playing around ’n’-roll philosophy, but I’m not a the University of Georgia campus country songwriter.” Smith considers Charleston a in Athens, music and God were second home; it’s where he takes Smith’s inspirations. vacations. He’s played many ven“From personal experience, ues in the South and considers I have to write songs to stay the Music Farm to be one of his healthy, and God is my inspirafavorite places to share his music. tion,” said Smith. “It’s acquired “I’ve always played smaller through tension, through convenues where the entire place flict, and then I get those eureka moments. For the past five years, is packed out,” said Smith. “My friends and family have attended I’ve written this way.” many times to help me out, but Smith said he realizes that sucwhen you play a bigger venue such cess comes with enjoying what as the Music Farm, which was my you do daily, and not the size of first gig in Charleston, and realize your bank account, although by the end of the night you only he’s quite comfortable anyway. had 150 people attending, you feel He’s experienced and accepted a bit disappointed. But in reality, the struggles of the music busithat’s a good amount of people for ness and simply chooses to do it that size of a venue.” his own way and takes his own

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KREWE From Page 14E

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WHO: Corey Smith and Matt MacKelcan WHEN: Friday 8 p.m. WHERE: The Music Farm, 32 Ann St., downtown COST: $20 in advance at www.etix.com, all Cat’s Music and Monster Music locations. $25 the day of the show. All ages are welcome. HEAR THE MUSIC: www.coreysmith.com INFO: 577-6989, www.musicfarm.com WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Go to charlestonscene.com and add your opinion about the concert.

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Corey Smith’s latest album is “Keeping Up with the Joneses.”

Despite Toubab Krewe having formed only in 2005, its members have been studying music in Guinea, Ivory Coast and Mali for the past decade. Each time, they revisit former teachers and meet up with new ones. Living with, playing with and traveling with diverse groups has made a strong connection with the West African musical culture for Toubab. “Our primary focus was to study music,” said Quaranta. “There’s a deep intersection in the musical styles there, first the drumming, then the rest of the traditional music.” The Krewe would go from hanging out with their teachers and their families to going to the clubs, or even hearing and then making music on the street. “Music and song are such a big part of the culture,” Quaranta continued. “There’s a deep history of music that carries forth the stories and the traditions of the culture in the music. Music is passed down through families of artists. I feel like the musicians and artists there have been very influenced by music from all over the world; over the four or five decades, their music is as influenced from other parts of the world as other parts of the world have been influenced by West Africa.”

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Ten Toes Up walks the right path BY PAUL PAVLICH

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sk Ten Toes Up front man BJ Craven how he got into music, and he’ll give an honest answer. “My mom actually taught me how to play guitar when I was young,” Craven said. “I fought it kicking and screaming. We’d have family gatherings, and all my uncles would play old songs on guitar. That’s how I was brought up.” The lifelong musician moved to Charleston in college to play music. He roomed with local singer/ songwriter Ryan Bonner, and they started playing music around the Charles-

more info MEMBERS: BJ Craven (guitar/vocals), Adam Miller (drums), Charles Freeman (bass), Joshua Gregory (percussion/harmonica/backing vocals), Seth Funderburk (Sound Engineer) ORIGINALLY FROM: Spartanburg (Craven), Saginaw, Mich. (Miller), Charlotte (Freeman), Chester (Gregory) and Jersey Shore, N.J. (Funderburk) WEBSITE: www.tentoesup.com SEE THEM NEXT: Saturday at Shucker’s (Florence); Sunday at Beaver Bar (Murrells Inlet)

Ten Toes Up’s music is influenced by The Allman Brothers, The Raconteurs, Jimi Hendrix and Ben Harper.

song is littered with inventive highlights that solidify each work as well as entice the ears of listeners. These dudes aren’t just talk, either. TTU put in some elbow grease last year, playing “They came to Charleston more than 180 gigs. They’ve ton area. Coincidentally, got one in Florence on percussionists Adam Miller and needed a guitar player for the night, and when I sat Saturday, and another the and Joshua Gregory and in, they asked me if I wanted following night in Murrells bassist Charles Freeman Inlet. the job,” Craven said. needed a guitarist for an The band has released two Ten Toes Up fits into, but upcoming gig. Craven reis not restricted to, the niche studio albums and one live sponded to their call, and album already, but rest asthree years later, the band is of Americana rock. Their sured, they’ve got a bun in still together under the same songwriting is rooted in a the oven. The new album, traditional grain, but each lineup.

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“Sleeping Lion,” is due out in late October. It’s a 12song musical endeavor that attempts to condense the Ten Toes Up live act into a compact disc, all recorded at Awendaw Green by engineer Danielle Howe. The band is hoping that this album will bring some new opportunities. “It’s such a big feat to capture your live show on a record ,” Craven said. “To be honest with you, we’re really hoping that this record opens some doors for us.

We feel like we’ve got a show that’s really entertaining, and we’re looking forward to playing to bigger audiences. I’m really hoping to increase our value in different markets so we can play for some more people.” In a digital music industry that has laid waste to record sales and praised the Gagaesque synthesizer without scorn, Ten Toes Up carries the torch on the uphill battle against pirated tunes and top 40 hits with its biggest weapon: the live show.

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Phish LIVE BAIT VOL. 01 (Livephish.com) With Phish finally returning to the Lowcountry after more than a decade, fans (or is it phans?) of the popular jam band will be happy to know that they can prepare for the upcoming two-night stand at the North Charleston Coliseum on October 15 and 16 by downloading a free live sampler from the band’s concert download site, livephish.com. The 10-song sampler features performances from earlier this summer at venues in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and just down the road in Alpharetta, Ga. Songs range from new material (a version of “Backwards Down the Number Line” that clocks in at more than 13 minutes) to old favorites (“Tweezer,” “Slave to the Traffic Light”). In addition to this special free surprise release, Phish phans will be able to pay to download all of the shows from the upcoming tour, including the two Charleston gigs. If Phish’s music is your thing, then be prepared to be able to download to your heart’s content this fall (or is it phall?). (B)

KEY TRACKS: “Backwards Down the Number Line,” “My Sweet One,” “Slave to the Traffic Light”

Ray LaMontagne and John Mellencamp the Pariah Dogs NO BETTER THAN THIS GOD WILLIN’ AND THE CREEK DON’T RISE (RCA) There is something undeniably organic about Ray LaMontagne’s latest CD, “God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise.” LaMontagne’s music has always had a natural feel to it, but for this new release the artist repaired to his home in rural Massachusetts, where he has a studio setup. Along with his band, the Pariah Dogs, whose members have performed with artists including Beck, Tom Waits, Lucinda Williams and Ryan Adams, LaMontagne has crafted a collection of songs that draws listeners in and makes them feel as if the songs are being sung to them alone. From the Southern-fried funk of “Repo Man” to the quiet brilliance of tunes such as “New York City’s Killing Me” and “Are We Really Through,” this is one of those albums that should require the listener to hear uninterrupted from beginning to end. I know that’s a tall order in these days of the mindset toward downloaded single songs, but no one looks at just the lower right corner of a painted masterpiece, and similarly no one should be sampling a song or two off this ridiculously amazing collection of music. (A+)

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KEY TRACKS: “Repo Man,” “Beg Steal or Borrow,” “Like Rock & Roll Radio”

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Leave it to John Mellencamp, aka “Mr. I Fight Authority,” aka “Mr. Never wanted to be no pop singer,” to take a giant technological step backward when recording his latest CD, “No Better Than This.” The songs on the album were all recorded on a half-century-old tape recorder using a single vintage microphone. The actual recording took place in legendary locations such as Sun Studio in Memphis; First African Baptist Church in Savannah; and Room 414 of the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio. (where Robert Johnson made his first recordings). The results are, as one might expect, uniquely shiver-inducing. The resulting tracks encompass a myriad of musical styles, including blues, folk, gospel, country, and rock. Most importantly, Mellencamp doesn’t sound as if he is recording this music simply to be different, but instead there is a genuine feeling of warmth and love for the material coming from him. T Bone Burnett produces, which only makes this offbeat recording that much better. Mellencamp scores major points for this old-school analog project, which rocks out like it’s 1955. (B+)

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KEY TRACKS: “No Better Than This,” “Coming Down the Road,” “Clumsy Ol’ World”

Brian Wilson BRIAN WILSON REIMAGINES GERSHWIN (Disney Pearl) When I first heard that Brian Wilson was working on an album that reworked the classic music of George Gershwin, I shook my head sadly. Sure, it was Brian Wilson doing the experimenting, but why mess with musical perfection? I wonder how Wilson felt when David Lee Roth recorded “California Girls”? Happily, now that I have heard “Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin,” I can report that I was very pleasantly surprised with the results. Wilson does in fact reimagine some of Gershwin’s most popular compositions, recording them as if he wrote them himself at the height of his popularity with the Beach Boys. It is amazing how well the two musical styles meld together. Wilson’s version of “Summertime” from “Porgy and Bess” becomes a doo-wop tune, while “They Can’t Take That Away From Me” is reminiscent of The Beach Boys’ “Little Deuce Coupe.” The whole album ends up being much more pleasing to the ear than you’re expecting upon hearing the concept. Not every attempt works, but for the majority of the material presented here, I suspect that even Gershwin himself might approve of these loving interpretations, were he still alive today. Kudos to Wilson for taking a chance and experimenting with the music of a fellow songwriting master. (B+)

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KEY TRACKS: “Summertime,” “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” “I Got Rhythm” – By Devin Grant, Special to The Post and Courier

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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 p.m.; Wed and Sun: Abe White, 4 p.m. AROMAS: 50 N. Market St. 723-9588. Fri-Sat: Cotton Blue, 7 p.m. ART’S BAR AND GRILL: 413 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 849-3040. Tonight: Jeff Batman and Friends; Fri: Baby Fat; Sat: Kurly Wolf; Sun: Everett Bigbee; Mon: Open mic w/ Everett Bigbee; Tues: Danielle Howell; Wed: Fowler’s Mustache. ATLANTICVILLE RESTAURANT AND WINES: 2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-9452. Tues: Annie Boxell. AWENDAW GREEN: 4879 Hwy 17, North Awendaw. 4521642. Wed: Paul Cataldo w/ Sleepy Eyed Giant and Uncle Mountain, free, 7 p.m. BLIND TIGER PUB: 38 Broad St. 577-0088. Tonight: Porkchop, 9 p.m.; Mon: Big Hit and Baby Kit, 9 p.m.; Tues: Velvet Jones Duo, 9 p.m.; Wed: Graham Whorley; Thurs: Porkchop, 9 p.m. BLU RESTAURANT & BAR: 1 Center St., Folly Beach. 5886658. Fri: Calvin Taylor, 8:30 p.m.; Sat: Rotie Salley, 2 p.m., Sgt. Submarine, 8:30 p.m.; Sun: Eric Penrod, 11 a.m. BOWEN’S ISLAND RESTAURANT: 1870 Bowen’s Island Rd. Folly Beach. 795-2757. Fri: Open Jam w/Smoky and Steve & Co., 7 p.m.; Sun: ‘Rock the Dock’ w/ Momma and The Redemption Band w/ Susie Summers and Al Puglies, $10, 4 p.m. BUDDY ROES SHRIMP SHACK: 1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd. 388-5270. Tonight-Sat: Ronnie Johnson w/ Chris Clifton, 9 p.m.; Sun: David Ezell, 8 p.m.; Wed: The Louie D Project, 9 p.m. BUFFALO SOUTH: 1409 Folly Rd. 406-0888. Tonight: 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:

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The Beach Boys will perform for free at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 10. The classic rock band is here for the grand opening of Roper St. Francis’ new Mount Pleasant Hospital. Gates open at 1:30 p.m. Other bands playing will be On the Hunt at 2 p.m. and The Blue Dogs at 3 p.m. Reservations are required, and no one will be admitted without a wristband. To receive a wristband, call 724-6445 or register online at www.mymountpleasanthospital.com/Registration.aspx. 141 Market St. 853-7067. Wed: The Amazing Mittens, 6:30 p.m. THE CLUB AT MEYERS RD: 216 Meyers Rd., Summerville. 875-4215. Tonight: Shag Night. CLUB H2O: 8484 Dorchester Rd. 767-1426. Tonight: Country Dance Party, 9 p.m.; Fri-Sat: DJ Mike Mendoza, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Country Dance Party, 9 p.m. CRAB SHACK: 26 Center St. 588-3080. Mon: Open mic w/ Dave Grunstra. THE CRESCENT CONNECTION: 1910 E. Montague Ave. 528-0777. Fri-Sat: Abe White, 6 p.m.; Sun: Sunday Jazz Brunch, noon. CUOCO PAZZO: 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 971-9034. Wed, Fri-Sat: Riccardo sings Opera and Italian songs, 7 p.m. DORCHESTER LANES: 10015 Dorchester Rd., Summerville. 376-2200. Fri-Sat; Virus; Sun: Trivia w/Bad Joke Tom; Mon and Wed: Karaoke w/Rocky; Tues: 61 Daze. DUNLEAVY’S PUB: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 8839646. Fri: ‘Blues Piano Night’ w/

Shrimp City Slim, 9 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. 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. Fri: Hot Mess, $5, 10 p.m.; Sat-Sun: Sundogs, $5, 10 p.m.; Wed: Nite Ramble w/ Sandy and Gary, 8:30 p.m.; Thurs: Louie D Project, $5, 10:30 p.m. FIERY RON’S WEST ASHLEY: 1205 Ashley River Rd. 225-2278. Tonight: Blue Plantation, free, 9 p.m.; Fri: Flying Oatsmen, $5, 10:30 p.m.; Sat: Bloodkin, $10, 10 p.m.; Sun: American Aquarium w/ Ponderosa, $5, 10 p.m.; Mon: Open mic, 8 p.m.; Tues: Mac Leaphart and His Ragged Company, 9 p.m.; Wed: Lowcountry Blues Club, 7 p.m.; Thurs: L Shape Lot, $5, 10:30 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. 760-9875. Tonight: Gennaro’s Jazz Ensemble, 8:30 p.m. GILLIGAN’S: 582 Dock Rd., Moncks Corner. Fri: Keith Bruce, 6 p.m. GRIFFON PUB: 18 Vendue Range. 723-1700. Thurs: Davis Coen. 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. Fri: 92.5 ‘The Box’ Dance Party. HENRY’S BAR & RESTAURANT: 54 N. Market St. 7234363. Tues: Tidal Jive, 10 p.m. THE HARBOR GRILLE: 360 Concord St. 853-5752. Tonight: Paper Cut Massacre; Sat: Overdrive; Tues: Big Hit and the Baby Kit; Wed: DJ Argento. IACOFANO’S: 629 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 881-2313.

Wed: Keith Bruce, 6:30 p.m. JIMMY’S: 431 St. James Ave., Goose Creek. 553-8766. Fri-Sat: Karaoke, free; Tues: Chris Sullivan, free; Wed: Karaoke, free. 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-Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 800 N. Main St., Summerville. 8756998. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley 766-5292. Fri: E2 w/ The Feel, 9:30 p.m.; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KUDU COFFEE: 4 Vanderhorst St. 853-7186. Tonight: Megan Jean and The KFB, 8 p.m.; Fri: Shathouse Rats, 8 p.m.; Thurs: Uncle Mountain, 8 p.m. LALO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 1585 Central Ave., Summerville. 873-9988. Tonight: Ozone, free, 8 p.m.; Sat: North By South, free, 9 p.m. LIBERTY TAP ROOM: 1028 Johnnie Dobbs Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 971-7777. Tonight: Mitch Wetherington, 7 p.m. LOCAL’S BAR: 1150 Queensborought Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 388-5114. Mon: Keith Bruce, 7 p.m. LOCO JOE’S FOOD & SPIRITS: 1115 Miles Rd., Summerville. 821-2946. Wed: Karaoke, 8 p.m. MAD RIVER BAR & GRILLE: 32 N. Market St. 723-0032. Tues: Trivia Tournament, 8 p.m.; Thurs: 4th Annual White Party, 7 p.m. MANNY’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE: 1608 Old Towne Rd. 763-3908. 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 Instru-

mental Jazz Trio, 6 p.m.; Wed: Cameron’s Trio, 6 p.m. THE MILL LOUNGE: 1026 E. Montague Ave. 225-2650. Fri: Matt Woods, 10 p.m.; Sat: Shathouse Rats w/ The Royal Tinfoil, 8 p.m. MOJO’S CLUB AND CIGAR BAR: 945 Bacons Bridge Rd. 875-5099. Mon: Shag. MORGAN CREEK GRILL: 80 41st Ave. IOP. 886-8980. Tonight: Gary Hewitt w/ Kristy Starr, 6:30 p.m.; Fri: Bil Krauss, 6:30 p.m.; Sat: Rene Russell w/ Gary Hewitt, 6:30 p.m.; Sun: Jeff Liberty, 4 p.m., MUSIC FARM: 32 Ann St. 5776989. Fri: Corey Smith w/ Matt MacKelcan, $20-25, 8 p.m.; Sat: Stockholm Syndrome w/ Bret Mosley and Gaslight Street, $15-20, 8 p.m.; Sun: Deftones w/ This Will Destroy You, Quench and Prologic 13, $40-45, 7 p.m. OASIS BAR AND GRILL: 778 Folly Rd., James Island. Tonight: The 33’s; Fri: Showdown’s ‘CD Release Party’ w/ Becoming The Archetyle, Life on Repeat, Thieves and Villians; Sat: I Am Gun, L. Brown Odyssey and Mingle & Calibrate; Tues: Starlight Getaway; Thurs: Antagonist w/ Breathing Process, Wretched and Diskreet. O’MALLEY’S: 549 King St. 805-5000. Tue: Trivia, 7 p.m. MERLY’S PUB: 1217 Red Bank Rd., Goose Creek Fri: Karaoke, 9 p.m. OSCAR’S RESTAURANT: 207 W. 5th North St., Summerville. 871-3800. Tonight: Trivia, 7 p.m. PATRICK’S PUB: 1377 Ashley River Rd. 571-3435. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Sat: Drag Show. PAUL’Z: 1739 Maybank Hwy., Charleston. 442-4480. Tonight: Joe Clarke Quartet, 7 p.m. PELICAN’S NEST: 3772 Seabrook Island Rd., Seabrook Island. 768-2500. Fri: Ted McKee, 5 p.m.; Sat: Scott Smith, 5 p.m.; Sun: Mitch Wetherington, 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. 5887380. Sat: The Shakin’ Martinis, 2 p.m.

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POE’S TAVERN: 2210 Middle St. Sullivan’s Island. 883-0083. Tonight: Henri Gates, 7 p.m.; Sun: Ryan Becknell, 6 p.m. THE POUR HOUSE: 1977 Maybank Hwy. 571-4343. Tonight: Shane Pruitt Band and Weight Station, $8, 9 p.m.; Fri: The Key of Q, $5, 7 p.m., ‘Moving to James Island Weekend Celebration w/ Pimps of Joytime, $15, $25 both nights, 9 p.m.; Sat: Butterbeans, free, 5 p.m., ‘Moving to James Island Weekend Celebration w/ Toubab Krewe w/ Sanders, Cardine and Pond, $15, 9 p.m.; Sun: The Dead Winter Carpenters, free, 2 p.m., Flatt City, free, 5:30 p.m., DJ Logic w/ Lord R. and Eloise, $13, 9 p.m.; Wed: Incredible Sandwich, free, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Honey Island Swamp Band, $8, 9 p.m. RED DRUM GASTROPUB: 803 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 849-0313. Wed: Triple Lindy, 9 p.m. RITA’S: 2 Center St., Folly Beach. 633-5330. Tonight: Beatles on Beach; Fri: Diesel Broth-

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. 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 w/ Al PROVIDED 6 p.m.; Sat: Ron Durand, 6:30 Jason Mraz will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at Carolina p.m.; Mon: Singer and SongFirst Arena. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day writer Night, 8 p.m. Thurs: Calof show. For more information, contact the Office of vin Taylor, 6 p.m. Student Life at 953-2291. SUNSET CAY MARINA: 109 W. 9th St., Folly Beach. Sun: The ers; Sat: Jamisun; Mon: Not So SEEL’S OFF THE HOOK: 2213 Shakin’ Martinis, 6 p.m. Serious; Tues: Diesel Brothers; Middle St., Sullivan’s Island, THE SWAMP FOX AT THE Wed: Mac Leaphart. 883-5030. Fri and Sat: DJ C.Nile, FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: THE ROCK LOUNGE: 1662 10 p.m.; Wed: The Bushels, 7 387 King St. 724-8888. Fri-Sat: Savannah Hwy. 225-2200. Top.m. Pianist Bill Howland 6 p.m. night: Ricky and The Rattlers, 8 SEE WEE: 4808 Hwy. 17 N, TACO BOY: Sat: 15 Center St., p.m.; Fri: LimeLight, 8 p.m.; Sat: Awendaw. 928-3609. Fri: Gurins Folly Beach. 588-9763. Sat: Soul Iron Cherry, $6, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Bridge Road Bluegrass Band; Captive, 10 p.m.; Sun: Unkle Flood Empty Lakes, 8 p.m. Sat: Ray Fisher; Mon: Common Funkle, 10 p.m. SAND DOLLAR: 7 Center St., Ground. THIRSTY TURTLE II: 1158 Folly Beach. 588-9498. Fri-Sun: SODA WATER GRILL: 1960 College Park Rd., Summerville. The Cool. Riviera Drive, Mt. Pleasant. 851-9828. Sun: Randy Pender or

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sel Brothers; Thurs: DJ Dance Party. WILD WING MT. PLEASANT: 664 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. 971-9464. Tonight: Plane Jane; Fri: Soulfish; Sat: Permanent Vacation; Sun: ‘Wingstock’ w/ Villanova, Lloyd Dobbler and Diesel Brothers Tues: Team Trivia; Wed: Matt Mackelcan; Thurs: Plane Jane. WILD WING N. CHARLESTON: 7618 Rivers Ave. 8189464. Tonight: Ed Miller Karaoke; Fri: Plane Jane; Sat: The Krays; Sun: Tricknee; Mon: Team Trivia; Tues: Country Fried Tuesdays; Wed: DJ Dance Party w/ DJ SLKT; Thurs: Ed Miller Karaoke. THE WINDJAMMER: 1008 Ocean Blvd., IOP. 886-8596. Fri: The Blue Dogs w/ John Brannen, $10-12, 8:30 p.m.; Sat: Simplified w/ John Wesley Satterfield, $8, 9 p.m.; Sun: Sons of Bill w/ Scottie Frier, $10, 9 p.m. WOLFTRACK BAR AND GRILL: 1807 Parsonage Rd. 768-0853. Tonight: Open mic w/ Everett Bigbee; Fri: Hed Shop Boys; Sat: Karaoke w/ Bonnie.

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Special to the Post and Courier

PHOTO BY PRISCILLA THOMAS

Fernando Rivas prepared for Latin Night last fall. This year’s Latin Night is 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Charleston Music Hall.

here’s an ocean of jazz planned for the Lowcountry this fall. Riding the crest of the wave is the resumption of the Charleston Jazz Orchestra’s 2010 season, an abundance of contemporary jazz and a small, but significant concert at the Gibbes. Restaurants and lounges, like the venerable Charleston Grill, look to be abuzz with all the styles of jazz, offering something for all tastes. CDs are slated to drop before the end of the year as well. The jazz gods will begin their autumnal shower today at 6:30 p.m. with a tiny event full of historical impact. Charleston Stage commissioned a fanfare composed by trumpeter Charlton Singleton, the face of jazz in the area this past year, for the debut of a Grand Show Curtain designed by Jonathan Green at the Dock Street Theatre. Tickets are $100. Call 856-5316 or visit www.charlestonstage.com. It’s a traditional-style piece laden with Gullah rhythms and hints of the famous rag by James P. Johnson, “Charleston.” The Lowcountry Jazz Festival mounts its second year, starting Friday and cresting the next day with a fusion/smooth jazz concert headlined by Spyro Gyra, a mainstay band with roots in the 1970s. Opening up will be Charlton Singleton, Paul Shilts and Euge Groove, stalwarts all in the contemporary idiom. Sunday, Cobblestone Jazz, featuring area favorites, saxophonist George Kenny and guitarist David Archer, perform at the Lowcountry Beer and Wine Festival at Freshfields Village. Singleton will take the stage again, this time with a baton, on Sept. 25 to lead the CJO in its back-by-popular-demand Latin Night, a show that peeled the paint at the Charleston Music Hall last September. Remember the band Havanason? Well, it’s morphed into Tumbao, a Latin jazz knockout at McCrady’s last spring and Voodoo Lounge last month, developed by

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George Duke is a versatile musician. He’ll be at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Oct. 15. pianist/composer Fernando Rivas and flutist/percussionist David Heywood. Those players, including conga sensation Gino Castillo, have been woven into CJO for the gig. On tap for CJO’s Oct. 23 Pops concert is the music of bands such as Earth Wind and Fire and Tower of Power. Singleton, also artistic director, is planning a slate of vocalists for this show. CJO closes its season with Duke Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite” and a reprise of favorites from the other five concerts. Another major event takes place Sept. 25 when the MOJA Arts Festival, which has been programming jazz for more than 25 years, puts world renowned guitarist Jonathan Butler on the stage at Porter-Gaud School Stadium. Local jazz giant Lonnie Hamilton will lead his band to open up for Butler. The concert carries on the cabaret tradition the festival has established with many such events at the College of Charleston Cistern. MOJA will also offer a jazz cruise on Sept. 29 with music by the MKM Band. Mack Guice II, LeRoy Smalls and St. Julian Doyle play straight ahead contemporary. Recent runs at Alluette’s Jazz Cafe, for instance, have made the ensemble a popular entertainment force. The next day, MOJA takes its jazz journey to Huger’s, a popular

Fourplay will come to the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Nov. 11-13. restaurant/lounge on Upper King Street, for spoken word and jazz. Charlotte resident Tammy Green of Jazz Diva Entertainment is bringing in legendary jazz/funk/soul artist George Duke for an Oct. 15 show at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center. Duke has been rolling for decades, making his mark in all sorts of ways. He broke Dianne Reeves, a top jazz singer, into the music business. Duke is known to deliver a swinging, hard-driving kind of sound, accessible to all who would listen. He has worked with just about everyone of note in the jazz world. Basking in the limelight of jazz in the 1980s with Duke was guitarist Earl Klugh, another master player and vocalist. Klugh will bring his Weekend of Jazz package from the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colo. to the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Nov. 11-13. Along with his own band, he showcases other greats Fourplay, Boney James, Kyle Eastwood, Jessy J and Joe Grandsen. Fourplay is led by keyboardist Bob James, an innovator since the advent of fusion. A strong candidate for the most interesting jazz event of the fall is a concert by Ann Caldwell put on by the Charleston Jazz Initiative and the Gibbes Museum of Art. The venerable museum has installed an exhibit by North Carolina artist Stacy Lynn Waddell, “Evidence of Things Unseen.” On the afternoon of Oct. 17, Caldwell will sing a program of jazz inspired by Waddell’s artistic take

on American history and culture and its legacy. Caldwell, a folklorist and singer of spirituals, is perfectly suited for such an interpretation as jazz interacts with visual art through her seasoned eyes and ears. Caldwell is also taking her Jazz Factory project, a vocal and instrumental showcase, to Gullah Cuisine in Mount Pleasant. She will perform the first Wednesday of the month there. Charleston Grill at the Orient Express Charleston Place Hotel remains at the vanguard of jazz in lounges. No venue has offered jazz as long as it has, and the face lift brought a few years ago by GM Mickey Bakst has the place humming with sound. Mercato on North Market Street swings with the best of them, too. It has steadily refined its weekly schedule and has a nice thing going every night. Thursday nights at Gennaro’s on Dorchester Road features a house big band that just gets better and better as the years go by. Many of the area’s best players go through there. Charleston standout regulars such as pianist Bill Aycock keep things going at High Cotton on East Bay Street. To find out restaurant and lounge schedules, visit the calendar at www.jazzartistsofcharleston.org, a service provided by the nonprofit Jazz Artists of Charleston. New recordings are coming down the pike this fall. A host of South Carolina luminaries will be featured on a CD by the Charleston Legends Festival Orchestra scheduled to be released next month. The record is taken from performances at CJI’s festival during Piccolo Spoleto of the big band’s tribute to South Carolina jazz. International stars such as saxophonists Jimmy Heath and Houston Person also appear on the record. Rene Marie, Charleston’s best jazz singer from Denver, recorded a CD here last month that could be released before the end of the year. Jazz and Latin singer Leah Suarez has a disc in the works, too.

Highlights from the coming fall jazz season:

Lowcountry Wine and Beer Festival

Sunday, 4-7:30 p.m. at Freshfields Village, 266-9800, $30 advance, $35 door.

CJO

Latin Night, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at Charleston Music Hall, Etix.com, 800-514-3849, jazzartistsofcharleston.org, 641-0011; adult advance $30, senior advance $25, student advance $20, adult day of $40 ,senior day of $35, student day of $30. Pops, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at Charleston Music Hall. Holiday Swing, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. at Charleston Music Hall.

Dock Street

Grand Show Curtain unveiling tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Dock Street Theatre. The evening is open to members of Charleston Stage’s Director’s Circle Society, and a limited number of individual tickets are on sale for $100 each. 856-5316. www.charlestonstage.com.

Spyro Gyra

The 2nd Annual Lowcountry Jazz Festival, featuring Spyro Gyra, Euge Groove, Shilts and Charlton Singleton, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, $45 and $55, ticketmaster.com/venue/115168.

Jazz Factory

Ann Caldwell and LooseFitt, first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) at Gullah Cuisine, 1717 U.S. Highway 17, $15 cover including complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, 5774634, 881-9076. Please see JAZZ, Page 27E

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Lucy’s Red Sky Grill

LEROY BURNELL/STAFF

Island restaurant’s well-crafted menu will delight

Sky Grill, this relaxed, resort casual restaurant is once again serving locals and tourists alike. n 2000, Lucy Budzyna and The restaurant previously had Trace Paradise owned and op- been stripped down to its bare erated Lucy’s Red Sky Grill in walls, and a consequence of this the Village Center of Seabrook renovation and restoration was a Island. John Lister, now executive minimalist space with little cushchef John Lister, was part of their ion for sound. This has resulted in culinary team. guests criticizing noise levels at LuIn 2008, Lucy’s changed hands cy’s. To her credit, she quickly went and chef Matt Bolus renamed the to work to baffle the critics. Padproperty Red Sky Grill. ding now softens the sound that risIn 2010, in what the literary world es to the ceiling; Oriental runners would call a “redux,” Lucy Budzyna cushion the foot falls and screens returned to Red Sky along with chef and upholstered furnishings absorb Lister. Renamed (again) Lucy’s Red the sounds from the bar.

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The walls continue to act as a gallery for local artists, and the current works on display contribute to the casual and contemporary ambience. The appointments to the restaurant have been edited and fresh flowers, tea lights and contemporary glass globes bathe the dining room in soft light. The view from the wall of windows that flank the booths is still a parking lot, and the out-of-service fuel pump continues to be visited by unsuspecting souls expecting a fill-up. Lucy is an affable host: greeting

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restaurant review

CUISINE: Modern American. CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite. PHONE: 768-8118. LOCATION: 1001 Landfall Way (in the Village Center at Seabrook) FOOD: ★★★ 1/2 ATMOSPHERE: ★★★ SERVICE: ★★★ 1/2 PRICE: $$-$$$ COSTS: Appetizers $6.95-$9.95, salads $5.95-Market Price; pastas $15.95-$18.95; entrees $16.95-$22.95; desserts $6.50; kids menu $6.95 MP specials. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: Yes. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Yes. BAR: Full-service bar; Happy Hour 4:30-6 p.m. daily; drink specials, complimentary “bar munchies.” HOURS: Bar opens 4:30 p.m.; dinner service 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. DECIBEL LEVEL: Moderate-Animated. PARKING: Lot on premises. OTHER: Lunch service is under consideration.

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MOJA Arts Festival

An Evening of Jazz Under the Stars with Jonathan Butler, opening act Lonnie Hamilton and Friends, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m., Porter-Gaud School Stadium, 300 Albermarle Road, West Ashley, $26, box office at 180 Meeting St. 724-7295 mojafestival.com. Jazz Cruise, MKM Band (Mack Guice II, LeRoy Smalls and St. Julian Doyle) leaving Fountain Walk 360 Concord St.

(next to S.C. Aquarium) aboard the Spirit of Charleston, Sept. 29 from 8-10 p.m. boarding 7:30, $16. Spoken Word and Jazz, Sept. 30 at Huger’s, 587 King St., at 9 p.m. $10.

George Duke

Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 800-745-3000, Publix Stores, $47.65 and $43.60, ticketmaster.com/venue/115168.

He has wisely retained the fried oyster salad (market her guests, checking in with price) replacing the Marcona almonds with croutons regulars and calling out a thank-you upon your depar- and a canopy of greens that marry spring mix and ture. romaine. The maple cider The noise levels were vinaigrette continues to pleasant at the time of our visit when the dining room wash over the briny oysters with notes of sweet, smoke was nearly full and a post and sour. happy hour crowd was beginning to filter into the bar. The salmon ($17.95) also remains, tasting of France Chef Lister, who hails with its mustard crust, frifrom Tampa, was schooled see base and capers garnish, at Johnson & Wales and accompanied by asparagus worked at the Charleston and a frothy lemon sauce. Grill after graduation, is The daily specials celebrate right at home in the kitchen of Red Sky. His menu mines the season. Late summer featured fresh tomato soup; the waters of coastal Caroa salad dotted with blueberlina along with the current ries, toasted cashews, grilled coda of Asian inflection in rounds of goat cheese and condiments and ingredia fruity vinaigrette. The ents.

LUCY’S From Page 26E

CJI/Gibbes

Charleston Jazz Initiative/College of Charleston Presents Ann Caldwell, Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. at Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St., members $10, nonmembers $20, 722-7206 www. gibbesmuseum.org/events.

Weekend of Jazz

Earl Klugh, Fourplay, Boney James, Kyle Eastwood, Jessy J and Joe Grandsen, Nov. 11-13 at The Sanctuary, ticket package information at 800-654-2924, www.kiawahresort.com.

kitchen takes advantage of local squash, beans, corn, peppers and the local catch. A shrimp satay ($8.95) showcased Lister’s sense of culinary adventure – six local shrimp were crusted with seasonings, then grilled and served with a trio of salads – toothsome soba noodles, refreshing seaweed and tender octopus. The plate was smeared with what tasted like halvah – a nut butter of sesame seeds with dots of spicy sriracha sauce. Littleneck clams ($9.95) were gently poached in a tomato broth flavored with lemon and garnished with flat-leaf parsley. It was a study in simplicity that works so well when the in-

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gredients are fresh and the chef uses restraint. Crusty rafts of toasted bread assured you of every liquid treasure in the bowl. Pastas are more than generous and tour the Greek Isles with feta, kalamata olives and chicken ($18.95), head east as lo mein ($17.95) and complete their cook’s tour in Italy with cannellini beans, broccoli rabe and sausage ($15.95). A veal chop ($27.95) was properly frenched and cooked to a juicy pink center. Served with a mousseline of Boursin cheese, fingerling potatoes and slender asparagus, the inflection was French but the flavors were local. A scallop dish ($22.95)

demonstrated the careful cooking of the kitchen. The scallops were burnished with a crisp crust, yet their interior trembled with the tender texture of well-timed turns. They were coddled with a local succotash of sweet corn, butter beans, twists of local shrimp and bits of sweet bell pepper and onion. The flavors of a Lowcountry summer manifest on a plate. Hamburgers are available upon request. The children’s menu ($6.95) offers a healthy grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and fresh vegetable, a chicken sandwich and the ubiquitous pizza. Our server was a delight. Able to keep one eye on

her tables as she served her other guests; well-schooled in the ingredients and preparations of the menu; mindful of nearly empty glasses of wine; swift to replenish water. Lucy’s Red Sky is easy to fill in the season of summer. Can she reach that sweet spot between local support and tourist traffic when the sun melts, the leaves fall and winter sets in? Judging by the friendly staff and well-crafted menu with its attention to the seasons, that would seem to be the case. And then in the words of the Lennon-McCartney song, she may well be on her way to Lucy, at Red Sky, with diamonds.

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BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI Special to The Post and Courier

he fourth of The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s “Guest Chef” dinner series will take place Sept. 7 and will feature three Charleston area chefs: Nico Romo of Fish, Jacques Larson of The Wild Olive and Jimi Hatt of Guerrilla Cuisine. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a reception in The Ocean Room lounge featuring cocktails created with Ketel One vodka followed by dinner at 7 p.m. in The Ocean Room. All chefs will be on hand to explain each dish and greet guests. The cost is $69, not including taxes and gratuity. For more information, call 768-6253

Granville is coming back Look for Granville Cafe, 730 Rutledge Ave., to re-open this month. Owner Trae Wilson has partnered up with Chad Murdock, most recently of Trattoria Lucca to open Granville’s as a casual restaurant serving dinner 6 nights a week. Granville’s offers a full spirits bar, as well as wines from around the world and Craft Beer Selections. Call 566-5533 or email ctuckrun@gmail.com

The 15% Solution

The Neighborhood Dining Group is giving back. From Sept. 11 to Dec. 11, the Buccaneer and Queen Anne’s Revenge restaurants of the Neighborhood Dining Group are offering a 15 percent discount on all food. Show a valid ID if you are a teacher, soldier, police officer, EMT, healthcare professional or with the port authority. The Buccaneer is at 5 Faber St. 805-5065 www.thebuccaneerrestaurant.com and

Queen Anne’s Revenge is at 160 Fairchild St. Daniel Island 216-6868 www.qarevenge.com

Hall’s is at 434 King Street. www.hallschophouse.com.

Need some caviar? Check them out. Visit www.charlestonLiberty lunch sweetgourmet.com or call Liberty Tap Room and Grill 225-5936. Bocci’s new chef at 1028 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. John O’Brien, formally of is now serving lunch daily Top banana Caviar & Bananas has a Garibaldi’s has taken over beginning at 11:30 a.m. new executive chef. Todd top kitchen duties at Bocci’s. On the menu? Scratch Mazurek joined their organiThe restaurant has recipes, local and seasonal launched a new wine menu. ingredients, in-house ground zation this spring. Chef Mazurek has been And to kick off these chang- burgers, and 35 brews on tap. the chef at Coast, The Fat es, Bocci’s will host a free Visit www.tbonz.com or Hen, Wild Olive and Vespa. wine tasting. The restaurant 971-7777. Caviar & Bananas is at 51 and Danni Baird, from Ben Woodlands Inn George Street. Call 577-7757 Arnold Wine Distributors, Woodlands Inn, in conor www.caviarandbananas. will be sampling wine 5-7 junction with Palmetto com. p.m. Sept. 9 to kick off the Brewery, will host an outnew menu. door BBQ & Brew dinner Hubee D’s open Sample four Italian wines Sept. 8. Cost is $49, not infrom Italy and California. Now serving tenders and Bocci’s, at 158 Church St., is cluding tax and gratuity. wings, scratch cooking, The three-course, four-beer homemade sauces and a open for lunch daily starting dinner event begins at 6:30 at 11 a.m. menu that has never seen a Call 720-2121 or visit www. p.m. in Woodlands’ herb freezer, Hubee D’s is at 975 garden, and features appetiz- Savannah Hwy. in the St. boccis.com. ers, beer samplings and live musical entertainment. Paolo’s Gelato Dinner is at the Inn’s Grand Gelato shop owner Paolo Oaks courtyard with an Dalla Zorza is celebrating interactive kitchen and comthe movie “Eat, Pray, Love” munity tables. Each course with new flavors added to his gelato line-up of seasonal will be paired with a selecflavors: honey hazelnut, pink tion from Palmetto Brewery. Woodlands’ culinary team grapefruit and cinnamon & and Palmetto representatives ginger. will introduce each course Visit www.paolosgelato. and explain how and why it com. Paolo’s Gelato is at 41 was paired with the beer. John St. To reserve, call 308-2115 or visit www.woodlandsinn. Wine bar com. Chef Ken Vedrinski of Trattoria Lucca will open a wine bar called Enoteca, Broken ground wine bar in Italian, at 18 PerThe utility stakes are in cy St., near his restaurant. the ground and the earth is Wine, beer and cheese: the moving on the future home latter supplied by Manoli Da- of Basil’s Thai Restaurant vani of Avondale Wine and in Mount Pleasant at The Cheese. An early September Shoppes at Seaside. opening is planned with Concrete also is being uphours being 4:30-11 p.m. ended at the future home of Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Sundays at Hall’s Royale on Coleman BouleCome for the gospel brunch vard in Mount Pleasant. and stay for the bar menu, which will now follow How sweet it is! brunch after 2 p.m. Sweet Gourmet, a market The nicely priced bar menu of specialty food, opened will be available on Sunday’s Wednesday at 36 Windemere until the dinner menu serBoulevard in the South Winvice starts. demere Center.

Tattooed Moose

Every Tuesday, the Tattooed Moose will feature “Good Beer Tuesday’s” where all craft beer is $1 off. Each month on a Tuesday, the deli will feature a brewery and have a “Brew Bash” to celebrate, complete with live music, free samples and $1 off all the beers. The first bash will be Sept. 14 with Dogfish Head Brewery. Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent will be playing. The event begins at 6 p.m. with live music at 8 p.m. It wraps up at 11 p.m. The Tattooed Moose is at 1137 Morrison Drive. 277-2990.

Jewish holidays

Jestine’s Kitchen and Jes-

tine’s Sweet Shop will close for religious observance on Sept. 9 and 18. Jestine’s Kitchen is at 251 Meeting Street. Call 7227224. The Sweet Shop is at 54½ Wentworth Street. Call 720-7437.

Game day

The Lowcountry Buckeyes, the Charleston area chapter of The Ohio State University Alumni Association, announced that the official game-watch location for all area fans of Ohio State football is The Three Lions pub at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island. The Lowcountry Buckeyes, a nonprofit, will use the 13 regular season games and bowl game gatherings to raise funds for scholarship programs.

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MacDonald hard at work on Shine-to-Barsa transition S

hay MacDonald was raised in rural Pennsylvania with a family that was very interested in the culinary arts. Instead of cable television, MacDonald and his father watched cooking shows on PBS. This led to his life-long devotion to food. After graduation with high honors from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Academy of Culinary Arts, MacDonald went to work at Charleston Place hotel. MacDonald is looking forward to the opening of Barsa, a new tapas restaurant by Drazen Romic of Lana Restaurant. Q: You and two of your siblings went to culinary school. What do you attribute that to? A: I think we all had artistic abilities that we wanted to direct in some way. My brother and sister are nine and seven years older than me, so, when they made the decision to go to Johnson & Wales (University), it opened a new world to me at a much younger age. Q: Can you tell me a little bit about the vision of Barsa? A: It’s hard to say. Drazen can see it all in his head, and we are starting to see it come to life. But overall, I’m thinking pretty relaxed. Deep leather seats, warm colors, cold beer and soft jazz. There are still some

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ideas to be ironed out, but as far as the menu goes for Barsa, it will be tapas. I like to have fun with flavors and ingredients, and I want to have fun with tapas. I’m hoping the atmosphere and the food blend together into a comfortable mix. Q: How long were you at Shine before it closed its doors? A: Two months, nonstop. Q: That must have been disappointing for you. How did you take the news? A: It hurt. I felt bad for the owner because he had a dream that he was quickly losing. ... It caused lots of stress on my personal life. Q: How did you transition that into the job at Barsa? A: Well, luckily Romic was looking into buying into Shine right at the end. He asked if I would stay on after Shine. The hard part was trying to find work and a paycheck to live off of until the legal issues where wrapped up, and that seemed to be a never-ending issue for a couple months. It was hard for everyone just waiting to see if and when we would have a restaurant to go back to. But now we do. Q: Is this your first experience with tapas? A: It is. It’s hard pulling back from complete plates, but I’m looking forward to it. I’m looking forward to having fun with it and mak-

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“I want to have fun with Tapas. I’m hoping the atmosphere and the food blend together into a comfortable mix,” said Shay MacDonald.

more info WHAT: Barsa WHERE: 58 Line St. ETC: The restaurant, formerly Shine, is scheduled to open this month. Visit its facebook page (facebook. com/shine.charleston) for information, or email sdm_61476@yahoo.com.

ing a smaller plate stand for something big. Q: What is it you hope to achieve in the new restaurant? A: Obviously, to make it successful, but also make the building successful and add to the growing Upper King area.

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Jim ‘N Nick’s serves classic Southern treats Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q in North Charleston. ROB YOUNG

BY ROB YOUNG

Special to The Post and Courier

if you go

Jim ‘N Nick’s bills itself as a Southern kitchen, blessing diners with such downhome provisions as pulled pork barbecue, hickorysmoked beef brisket, spare ribs and those teeny-weeny, oh-so-cute and oh-so-addictive cheese muffins. One could take it a step further. This place is a gold mine. Jim ‘N Nick’s opened its North Charleston location nearly two years ago near Tanger Outlet, and traffic is as steady as ever for the Alabama-based barbecue chain. Same goes for its King Street quarters. The restaurant has managed to pull off a rare double feat, inspiring loyal devotees and critical praise, becoming a darling of the Wine and Food set and other national outlets (just check the August issue of Bon Appetit, if you will, for the restau-

WHAT: Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q. WHERE: 4964 Centre Point Drive, North Charleston; 288 King St., Charleston. PHONE: 747-3800, North Charleston; 577-0406, Charleston. HOURS: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun.-Thu., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., North Charleston and Charleston. WEB: www.jimnnicks.com.

rant’s coleslaw recipe). Sure, like any corporation worth its salt, Jim ‘N Nick’s benefits from slick PR and marketing machinations. But this is still rock-solid stuff. The restaurant cleaves to the ole grilling mantra of “low ’n’ slow” ( if you put that on a T-shirt, you’d have a surefire sellout), cooking its pork shoulders for 20 hours. The result: fine, tender, smoky bites, served as a sandwich ($7.99) or as a meal with a pair of sides

($11.99). Speaking of which, Jim ‘N Nick’s makes do with baked beans, slow-cooked collards, mac and cheese and the aforementioned coleslaw to accompany its catfish plates, rib and meat combos or hickory-smoked ham. And still, for all the bluster, the smoked pork hot links might be the best thing going. Course, the classic pimiento cheese, made with roasted red peppers, has something to do with it. It’s another treat.

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Tattooed Moose works its voodoo in Charleston BY JACK HUNTER

Special to The Post and Courier

if you go

onsider this a checkup column. About six months ago, I thought the newly opened Tattooed Moose promised to be one of the better new ventures in town. Its Morrison Drive location (adjacent to Santi’s Restaurant) was still in town, but had ample parking and was far removed from the occasional nighttime craziness of the City Market or upper King Street. This formula seemed to work well for the Recovery Room, and given that the folks from Voodoo Lounge were involved, it was hard to imagine Tattooed Moose not succeeding. And it has. Tattooed Moose occasionally has live bands or

WHAT: Tattooed Moose WHERE: 1137 Morrison Drive PHONE: 277-2900 HAPPY HOUR: 4-7 p.m. weekdays HOURS: 11:30-2 a.m. daily ETC.: Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 14 for the bar’s first brew bash

puts on themed DJ parties or dance nights, but the No. 1 factor in its success is something you can find there any time of the week: It’s just a cool environment. Now known citywide for their delicious duck club sandwiches, Tattooed Moose also has become a familiar

haunt to the nighttime bar crowd, because it’s relaxing, has character, the staff is friendly and the big outdoor front patio certainly hasn’t hurt either. The crowds who frequent Moe’s Crosstown, A.C.’s Bar & Grill, Upper Deck Tavern, Recovery Room, Tin Roof in West Ashley or The Mill in North Charleston are similar to what you’ll find at Tattooed Moose, and it’s no surprise that those bars’ clienteles have made this new bar a regular favorite. As a bonus, it’s fairly convenient to get to, and I’ve never had to search for parking. And as the relatively new Tattooed Moose continues to establish itself, it is worth noting that for many, the newest kids on the downtown bar block already has become one of the best.

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‘Machete’ Danny Trejo stars as a legendary ex-Federale in a scene from “Machete.”

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Film is best enjoyed with your brain switched off BY PRESTON JONES

movie review

If “Inception” is this summer’s smartest cinematic thrill ride, “Machete” sits at the opposite end of the spectrum. It is a loud, giddy, carnal blast from one of cinema’s most relentless schlock auteurs, Robert Rodriguez. Billed as a “Mexploitation” flick and doffing its sombrero to the likes of “Coffy” and “Shaft,” this over-the-top pastiche of Westerns, revenge thrillers, cultural stereotypes and softcore porn will be catnip for those who flocked to Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino’s 2007 cult opus, “Grindhouse.” It was within “Grindhouse” that the world first glimpsed Rodriguez’s blood-soaked vision for “Machete.” Included as one of the fake trailers bridging “Grindhouse’s” “Planet Terror” and “Death Proof,” audiences were treated to the sight of eternally gruff character actor Danny Trejo flinging metal at villains and macking on the ladies. The plot is simplicity itself, culled from decades of similarly themed films. Machete (Trejo) is, as the film opens, a Mexican federale whose family is brutally murdered at the hands of ruthless drug

DIRECTOR: Robert Rodriguez and Ethan Maniquis. STARRING: Danny Trejo, Steven Seagal, Lindsay Lohan. RATED: R (strong bloody violence throughout, language, some sexual content and nudity). RUN TIME: 1 hour, 45 minutes.

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‘The American’

George Clooney and Violante Placido in “The American.”

★★★★ (of 5)

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Mystery and suspense mix well in Clooney’s cryptic new film

is a man of few words. He is proficient, but not Jason lord Torrez (Seagal, sporting Bourne superhuman. He the worst Spanish accent ever Crisp and compact, “The knows his trade and in attempted). American” is a standard-is- odd, private moments, he Although left for dead, betrays the way it has made sue hit-man thriller tailorMachete escapes to cross the made for George Clooney. him paranoid, given him a border illegally and scrape lifetime of guilt. When he Filmed not too far from by as a day laborer in Austin. his Italian home, anchored lays low in Italy, his control He maintains a tenuous con- firmly to his performance agent (Johan Leysen) sends nection to the mysterious him off to the boondocks and his star presence, it Luz (Michelle Rodriguez), works its way past “formula” with a warning: “Don’t who’s under investigation by by the manner in which it make any friends, Jack. You immigration agent Sartana used to know that.” builds suspense. (Jessica Alba). Their terse exchanges give The film, directed by AnSome may be surprised by away no warmth, little histon Corbijn (“Control”), “Machete’s” incorporation of makes brilliant uses of its tory and almost no trust. politics, although a strident “I’ve got a job for you, cusrural Italian silences as well political point of view isn’t tom fit.” as its gun-barrel silencers. unusual in the genre. . “I’ll think about it.” Its quiet is its most unnervThose in search of an elJack poses as a photograing ingredient. egant, Tarantino-style hompher, covers his tracks and We meet Jack (Clooney) age to rough-and-tumble in snowy Sweden, sharing a keeps his guard when, as the cinematic fare won’t find it guy the townsfolk quickly rustic idyll with a tall, thin here — Rodriguez is only in- lady friend. Within mocall “The American,” he is terested in updating a gritty, ments, shots ring out and sought out by a chatty, eldergory genre with pointed ly priest (Paolo Bonacelli). there’s blood on the snow. political commentary and But don’t expect any confesAnd Jack is on the run. modern filmmaking techsions here. As a character (from a niques. Clooney carries this with Martin Booth novel), Jack BY ROGER MOORE The Orlando Sentinel

movie review ★★★ (of 5)

DIRECTOR: Anton Corbijn. STARRING: George Clooney, Thekla Reuten, Paolo Bonacelli, Violante Placido. RATED: R for violence, sexual content and nudity. RUN TIME: 1 hour 42 minutes. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film.

little dialogue. The camera often sits on his shoulder and follows him through the empty streets. He’s alert, and this manner of moviemaking makes us alert, too. We expect violence — noisy jolts. So does he. We become as jumpy as Jack must be. He is a man, though, and he has to eat, after sizing up the waiter or the couple at the next table. He joylessly enjoys the pleasures of a lovely local prostitute (Violante Placido). And despite his best efforts to blend in, we know trouble is going to come looking for him. It sometimes seems the movies are overrun with hit-men. The standard way of portraying them is people

who feel little, collect their cash, do their dirty work and try to get out with that “one last job.” There’s a bit of that sort of melodrama in “The American.” Clooney’s moments suggesting that Jack has regrets and fears are interesting, but the film is very much caught up in the tradecraft — the effort it takes to be “off the grid.” But that lack of humor and switched-off humanity reminds you that anybody who looked like Clooney, with an American accent and an evasive answer to his means of support, would stand out a lot more in a town where “accidents” happen than this “American” seems to.

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‘Takers’

Tip “T.I.” Harris and director John Luessenhop talk on the set of “Takers.”

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There’s a shootout in “Takers” that reaches far beyond the movie’s generic heist picture storyline and generic one-note performances. It’s set in a hotel suite, and it is a symphony of shotgun shells, a tarantella of Tech 9s — bullets spitting, furniture exploding in clouds of padding, stuffing and splinters. Editor Armen Minasian (“Fearless,” “I, Robot”) cut this mayhem as if he were creating his own “Scarface” moment, a heart-stopping fury of action, sound, bodies and bloodbursts. He lifts, if only momentarily, a formula picture into something more than just cool, tough actors posing and talking tough. Idris Elba is Gordon, the suave, tall leader of the pack who has a Caribbean-accent. You can tell he’s the leader because he’s the chap who utters the movie’s tag-line. “We’re takers, gents,” he says. “That’s what we do for a living.” The five of them “take” banks. They plan a job to death, spend spend spend on gear, and coolly make their getaway. Paul Walker is Rahway, the high-living marksman and driver. Jake (Michael Ealy) is the cau-

movie review

★★ (of 5) DIRECTOR: John Luessenhop. STARRING: Idris Elba, Matt Dillon, Paul Walker, Chris Brown, Tip Harris, Hayden Christensen, Zoe Saldana. RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, a sexual situation/ partial nudity and some language. RUN TIME: 1 hour, 45 minutes. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www. charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film. tious one, fretting over how they invest their ill-gotten gains. Chris Brown is Jesse, his brother, cocky, young, gullible. Hayden Christensen is A.J., all about the technology and the getaway. But Gordon is a gangster with a heavy heart. Jake has a guilty conscience — he stole a former gang member’s girl (Zoe Saldana, barely in this) when the guy, “Ghost” (Tip “T.I.” Harris), went to prison.

And an overzealous cop (Matt Dillon) with a cloud over his head is getting wise to them. Not a good time for Ghost to get out of prison, propose a new job and get the gang into bed with a bunch of Russians. The script-by-committee is mostly plot and tastes of the high life these takers live — they own a club, dress up, drive the nice cars. But there’s the odd flinty bit of dialogue between the hoodlums. “It’s like that?” “It’s like that.” The performers are given stock types to play, and Elba and Dillon, at least, can do a little with that. Others, particularly Harris, slide into monotony — flatly playing the some tone, the same pitch — in all their scenes. But director John Luessenhop (“Lockdown”) jazzes things up, giving us death in extreme close-up and inyour-face action that turns the few twists this predictable tale takes into surprises. And Minasian, digitally snip-snipping away, transforms the action beats into memorable moments that make “Takers” look like a B-list “Heat,” and make you wish they’d been set pieces in a much better film.

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Let’s hope this really is the last ‘Exorcism’

BY RENE RODRIGUEZ McClatchy Newspapers

“Exorcism is alive and well,” the Rev. Cotton Marcus (Patrick Fabian) declares near the start of “The Last Exorcism,” then recites a stream of facts and figures to prove the procedure continues to be practiced around the world. Marcus is a former evangelist who doesn’t really believe in demons or possession, but he’s happy to oblige anyone willing to pay him loads of cash to rid a loved one of visits from Satan. The members of Marcus’ congregation in Baton Rouge adore him, even though he often mocks them in sermons without their noticing. He’s a cynical man of God, proud of his hucksterism and accomplishments, and he hires a documentary crew to follow him to a farm in rural Louisiana where a father (Louis Herthum) is convinced his daughter Nell (Ashley Bell) has been possessed. Shot in the mock-documentary style of “The Blair Witch Project” and “Para-

normal Activity,” “The Last Exorcism” uses a lot of shaky-cam cinematography to give it a sense of realism. We know from the outset that Marcus’ theory about demonic possession’s being a myth is about to be proven wrong, but director Daniel Stamm takes a slow-burn approach, allowing the tension to mount steadily. The devil is kept off stage while plausible explanations for Nell’s strange behavior pile up (among them: the possibility she’s been the victim of sexual abuse). Eventually, though, Marcus’ homemade special-effects gear, which is designed to convince his customers he’s done his job, can’t explain away the girl’s increasingly erratic and violent outbursts. “The Last Exorcism” is initially intriguing because the performances are convincing enough to make you buy into the this-is-reallyhappening feel, and there are creepy little touches throughout, such as the presence of Nell’s younger brother Caleb (Caleb Landry Jones), sweet-faced,

smiling and not nearly so nice as he appears. But the more hellish the story gets, the sillier and less involving the movie becomes. Like other films in the genre, “The Last Exor-

★★ (of 5)

scare you, the result is akin to a cheesy 1970s drive-in picture, and the ending is so anti-climactic and thoroughly telegraphed that the film ultimately feels like a burn.

“The Last Exorcism” is just another in a long list of movies that prove that if you try to go up against “The Exorcist,” or even just invoke its spirit, you are going to lose.

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Moxie

Courage. Vigor. Determination. Verve. Skill. Pep. Know-how.

36E.Thursday, September 2, 2010 ________________________________________ CHARLESTONSCENE.COM __________________________________________________ The Post and Courier * 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.

THE AMERICAN

EAT PRAY LOVE

PG-13

★★★

After a job goes awry, an American hitman retreats to Italy where he strikes up an unexpected romance.

Azalea Square: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:30, 3, 5:30, 8, 10:30 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 11:55, 2:20, 4:45, 7:10, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: noon, 2:25, 5, 7:45, 10:15 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 1:20, 3:30, 6:55, 9:35 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 3:30, 6:55, 9:35 Terrace: Today: 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, 9:30 Fri.-Sun: 2, 4:30, 7:15, 9:30 Mon.Thurs. Sept. 9: 2, 4:30, 7:15

★★★

A woman who once dreamed of a family, finds her priorities shifting in this adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert’s best-selling memoir.

Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this film chronicles the amazing saga of the greatest success in space since the Moon Landing.

Citadel 16 IMAX: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: noon

Azalea Square: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1, 4:05, 7:10, 10:15 Cinebarre: Today: 10, 1:10, 4:20, 7:30, 10:40 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:20, 3:20, 7, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1:40, 4:50, 8 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 1:30, 4:50, 8 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 4:50, 8 Terrace: Today: 1:20, 4:05, 6:55, 9:30 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1, 3:40, 7:50

I AM LOVE

★★★★★ R

A wealthy family struggles with change as the family patriarch names an unexpected successor to his massive industrial company.

THE EXPENDABLES

*THE A-TEAM

★★½

★★

Hippodrome: Today: 7:10

PG-13

Four Iraq War veterans try to clear their name with the U.S. military in this remake of the 1980’s hit TV series. Hwy 21: Fri.-Mon: 11:20 p.m.

AVATAR: SPECIAL EDITION

★★★

PG-13

The 3D-hit will be re-released with additional footage.

Citadel 16 IMAX: Today-Thurs. Sept 9: 1:15, 4:30, 8 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9 12:40, 4:30, 8:25

INCEPTION

A team of mercenaries, lead by action-hero legend Sylvester Stallone, head to South America to overthrow a dictator.

★★★★

Azalea Square: Today: noon, 2:35, 5:10, 7:40, 10:20 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: noon, 2:30, 5:10, 7:40, 10:20 Cinebarre: Today: 10:35, 1:30, 4:05, 7:05, 9:40 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 11:50, 2:10, 4:30, 7:35, 9:55 Hwy 21: Today: 8:15 p.m. James Island 8: Today: 5, 7:35, 9:50 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1:50, 4:20, 7:20, 9:50 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 1:30, 4:25, 7:10, 9:50 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 4:25, 7:10, 9:50

PG-13

Dom Cobb steals corporate secrets from his victims’ subconscious. Azalea Square: Today: 12:05, 3:20, 6:45, 9:55 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 3:35, 9:55 Cinebarre: Today: 12:30, 3:55, 7:25, 10:30 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1:30, 5, 8 James Island 8: Today: 5:05, 8:10 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 5, 8:10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1:20, 4:45, 8:20

GET LOW

*IRON MAN

PG-13

★★★★

CATS AND DOGS: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE 3D

★★★

★★★★

Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.) uses his Iron Man armor to bring about a negotiated peace treaty between the world’s super powers. Hwy 21: Fri.-Mon: 11:15 p.m.

Based on folk tale and a real-life legend, this 2009 film tells the story of a Tennessee man who famously threw his funeral party.

Azalea Square: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:50, 10:20 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:35 Terrace: Today: 4:45, 9:10 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1:30, 3:45, 8

Azalea Square: Today: 12:10

DESPICABLE ME

★★

*KNIGHT AND DAY

★★★

*GOING THE DISTANCE

PG-13

★★★

June (Cameron Diaz) finds herself entangled with a secret agent (Tom Cruise) who isn’t supposed to survive his latest mission. Hwy 21: Fri.-Mon: 8 p.m.

Gru begins to rethink his evil plan to steal the moon.

Hwy 21: Fri.-Mon: 9:40 p.m. Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 11:45, 2, 4:25, 6:45, 9:15

DESPICABLE ME 3-D

Citadel 16 IMAX: Today: 12:10, 2:15, 4:30, 7:30, 9:35 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:10, 2:15, 4:30

DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS

★★★

Erin and Garrett (Drew Barrymore and Justin Long) try to keep their love alive as they shuttle between Chicago and Los Angeles to see one another. Azalea Square: Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:10, 12:50, 2:35, 3:15, 5, 5:40, 7:25, 8:05, 9:50, 10:35 Citadel 16: Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:10, 2:20, 4:30, 5:30, 7, 9:30 James Island 8: Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 4:45, 7:35, 10

THE LAST EXORCISM

★★★ PG-13

After years of performing exorcisms, a disillusioned minister decides to participate in a documentary chronicling his last exorcism.

*GREASE SING-A-LONG

Azalea Square: Today: 12:30, 12:55, 2:40, 3:10, 4:50, 6:20, 7, 7:30, 9:10, 9:40 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:25, 2:40, 4:50, 7, 9:10 Cinebarre: Today: 10:30, 1:25, 4:10, 7:10, 10:10 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:35, 2:45, 4:55, 7:25, 9:50 James Island 8: Today: 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 8: 4:30, 7, 9:20 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:20, 2:30, 5:20, 7:50, 10:20 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 12:55, 1:40, 3:35, 4:05, 5:35, 7:05, 7:55, 9:40, 10:10 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 3:35, 4:05, 5:35, 7:05, 7:55, 9:40, 10:10

★★★

PG-13

Tim is a rising executive who finds the perfect guest for his boss’s monthly “dinner for idiots.”

Azalea Square: Today: 2:45, 5:15, 7:50, 10:25 Cinebarre: Today: 10:25, 1:15, 7 Hwy 21: Today: 10 p.m. James Island 8: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 4:15, 7:05, 9:45

THEATERS

HUBBLE 3D

★★½

PG-13

Sing-a-long with the 1978 American musical film about two lovers trying to figure out life in a 1959 high school. Citadel 16: Fri-Thurs. Sept. 9: 9 p.m

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

The Post and Courier__________________________________________________ CHARLESTONSCENE.COM ________________________________________ Thursday, September 2, 2010.37E * 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.

LOTTERY TICKET

PIRANHA 3D

THE SWITCH

PG-13

★★★

★★★½

Kevin must survive a long weekend after his neighbors find out he’s holding a winning lottery ticket worth millions.

★★½

An underwater tremor unleashes prehistoric man-eating fish.

Azalea Square: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:45, 3:05, 5:25, 7:45, 10:05 Cinebarre: Today: 10:40, 1:20, 4:15, 7:35, 10 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:30, 3, 5:10, 7:35, 9:50 James Island 8: Today: 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:15, 2:35, 5:05, 9:45 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 1:15, 1:50, 3:45, 4:40, 7, 7:30, 9:25, 10 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 3:45, 4:40, 7, 7:30, 9:25, 10

Azalea Square: Today: 1:20, 3:30, 5:45, 8, 10:15 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 8:15, 10:45 Cinebarre: Today: 10:50, 1:50, 4:40, 7:45, 10:20 Citadel 16 IMAX: Today: 12:20, 2:25, 4:35, 7:15, 9:40 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 7:30, 9:45 James Island 8: Today: 4:25, 7, 9:20 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:30, 2:50, 5:30, 8:10, 10:30 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 1:45, 4:15, 6:45, 9 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 4:15, 6:45, 9

*MACHETE

RESTREPO

Azalea Square: Today: 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:25, 10:30 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:05, 2:40, 5:05, 7:25, 10:25 Cinebarre: Today: 10:55, 1:40, 4:25, 7:40, 10:05 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: noon, 2:15, 4:30, 7:05, 9:20 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 11:55, 2:15, 4:55, 7:30, 10 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 1:35, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 4:20, 6:50, 9:20

TAKERS

★★★★

After being betrayed by the organization who hired him, Machete (Danny Trejo) seeks revenge against his drug-dealing boss. Azalea Square: Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:35, 3:05, 5:35, 8:10, 10:40 Citadel 16: Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:35, 9:45 Hwy 21: Fri.-Mon: 9:45 p.m. Hippodrome: Today: Midnight Fri.-Mon. 2, 4:30, 7:20, 9:35 Tues.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 7:20, 9:35 James Island 8: Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 4:30, 7:25, 9:55

NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS

★★★★

★★

PG-13

Hippodrome: Today: 5, 9:35

*THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW R

TOY STORY 3

A newly-engaged couple finds themselves in the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter Terrace: Fri: 11:30 p.m.

SALT

With a little magic, Nanny McPhee helps a young mother who is running the family farm while her husband is away at war.

★★★★ G

The gang finds themselves in a daycare as Andy prepares for college.

Citadel 16 IMAX: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: noon, 2:10, 4:20, 6:50, 9 Hwy 21: Fri.-Mon: 8 p.m.

★★

Azalea Square: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Cinebarre: Today: 10:20, 1:35, 4:30, 7:15, 9:50 Citadel 16: Today: 11:50, 2:10, 4:35, 6:50, 9 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 11:50, 2:10, 4:35, 6:50 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:35, 10:05 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 1, 3:55, 6:40, 9:15 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 3:55, 6:40, 9:15

CIA officer Evelyn Salt’s loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy.

THE OTHER GUYS

PG-13

★★★

Azalea Square: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:20, 2:50, 5:25, 7:55, 10:25 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:10, 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, 10:10 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 12:45, 1:15, 3:30, 4:10, 6:45, 7:15, 9:30, 10:05 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 3:30, 4:10, 6:45, 7:15, 9:30, 10:05

This documentary chronicles the experiences of a United States platoon that is deployed to the deadliest valley in Afghanistan,

TOY STORY 3D Azalea Square: Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 11:55, 2:25, 4:55

WINTERS BONE

Regal 18: Today-Sun: 1:25, 4, 6:35, 9:10 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 4, 6:35, 9:10

★★★½

SCOTT PILGRAM VS THE WORLD

★★★

This film follows a 16-year-old girl as she hunts for her father.

Based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s graphic novel, musician Scott Pilgrim must defeat Ramona’s seven evil exes to win her heart.

PG-13

Two mismatched detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city’s top cops whom they idolize.

Azalea Square: Today: 11:45, 2:15, 4:45, 7:15, 9:45 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1:05, 6:55 Cinebarre: Today: 10:45, 1:45, 4:35, 7:20, 9:55 Citadel 16: Today: 11:50, 2:10, 4:20, 7, 9:40 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 11:50, 2:10, 7 Hwy 21: Today: 8:15 p.m. James Island 8: Today: 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 2:05, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1:35, 4:10, 6:55, 9:30 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 1:55, 5, 7:35, 10:20 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 5, 7:35, 10:20

THEATERS

An unmarried woman unknowingly becomes inseminated with her best friends’s sperm.

Azalea Square: Today: 11:55, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:10 Cinebarre: Today: 4, 10:15 Citadel 16: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:25 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 1:45, 4:55, 7:10, 9:40 Regal 18: Today-Sun: 1:05, 3:40, 6:30, 9:05 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 3:40, 6:30, 9:05

VAMPIRES SUCK

★

PG-13

In this parody, Becca is torn between two supernatural suitors.

Azalea Square: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9: 12:40, 2:55, 5:20, 7:35, 10 Cinebarre: Today: 10:15, 1:05, 4:45, 6:55, 9:30 Citadel 16: Today: 12:35, 2:45, 4:55, 7:35, 9:50 Fri.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 4:20, 9:40 Hwy 21: Today; 9:50 p.m. James Island 8: Today-Thurs. Sept. 9 5:05, 7:15, 9:25, Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. Sept. 2: 12:05, 2:10, 4:40, 6:50, 9:20 Regal 18: Today-Sun.: 12:50, 3:15, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 3:15, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55

*THE SHINING

★★★★★ R

Based on Stephen King’s 1977 novel, a father (Jack Nicholson) becomes violent in an isolated hotel. Terrace: Fri: 11:30 p.m.

Terrace: Today: 1:40, 7:20 Fri.-Sun: 6, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. Sept. 9: 6 p.m.

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Timothy Banks turns blank paper into animated art BY VIKKI MATSIS

Special to The Post and Courier

‘I

don’t know how to comprehend not being an artist, or being something else. I think if I pursued another career, I would have been the worst employee ever, assuming someone would have given me a job. There’s that truly personal part of being an artist. It’s your work, you have the power to change it or make more of it. There’s something intensely cool about being able to decide your future with the medium,” said local illustrator Timothy Banks. Banks is new to Charleston from Atlanta, living and working as an adjunct professor at the Art Institute and freelancing for companies such as Nike, Adult Swim and Marvel. Banks uses only black prismacolors and works best between the hours of 10 p.m.-2 a.m. with music accompanying his creativity through the night. Through his illustrations, Banks can tell an entire story in a single frame. He is currently experimenting with the digital aspect of drawing and sketching in a stream of consciousness manner. About his inspiration, Banks said, “If I see a good movie or hear a great album, that makes me want to “Poseidon,” by Timothy Banks run to the drawing board. Charleston has been a tremendous resource for inspiration. I feel like any time of the tor and adjunct professor at Art Instiday you can catch an amazing sky or tute. scene.” GOALS: Gold Star from the Society of Illustrators, Caldecott Medal for chilWEBSITE: www.timothybanks.com. dren’s book story, drive the character CONTACT INFO: mail@timothybanks. design for an animated film. com, 608-1559. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING?: BIRTH DATE AND PLACE: Dec. 11, “Generation X” by Douglas Coupland Asheville, N.C. and “The Complete Short Stories of RESIDENCE: James Island, 6 months. Thomas Wolfe.” FAMILY: Wife, Erin (also an artist); Pugs, INFLUENCES: N.C. Wyeth, Arthur RackFiona and Grace. ham, ’50s and ’60s Disney Story Design EDUCATION: Master of Fine Arts in ilArt, Gustav Dore, Edmund Dulac, Maulustration, Savannah College of Art and rice Sendak, Honore Daumier, Thomas Design, 2002; Bachelor of Arts in studio Benton, Peter deSeve, my wife. art, Bob Jones University, 2000. PRICE RANGE: Original sketches start CAREER: Illustrator, designer, art direc- at $100, paintings start at $500.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The deadline for Charleston Scene’s calendar items is noon Friday the week before the event takes place. Items submitted after the deadline will not be printed. E-mail calendar@postandcourier.com. Expanded listings online: We are committed to running your events and have expanded our calendar listings online. Go to postandcourier. com/events to see volunteer listings, recreation events and museum information.

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EDISTO FISH AND SHAG FEST: Friday-Saturday. Bay Creek Park, Edisto Beach. Free. The first annual festival begins at 10 a.m. Sept. 3 and will feature an arts and crafts fair, children’s activities, shag competitions, live music and more. 869-3867 or www. edistochamber.com.

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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. 928-3100 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. 7247309. 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.daniel islandfarmersmarket.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. 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 pro-

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The third annual Charleston Peace One Day Festival is noon-7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Riverfront Park in North Charleston to celebrate the International Day of Peace and Ceasefire. The Festival brings individuals, organizations, and business together in an effort to show what the southeast is doing to promote non-violence, intercultural cooperation, and sustainability. The event will feature vendors, art, music and poetry. Tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for students, and free for kids. For more information on the festival visit www. bepeaceful.org. duce, seafood, baked goods, flowers and more. 768-0508 or www.rosebankfarms.com. MOUNT PLEASANT FARMERS MARKET: 3:30 p.m.-dusk. Tuesdays through Oct. 19. Moultrie Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd. Features local produce, flowers, baked goods, live music and more. 884-8517 or www.townofmountpleasant.com. NORTH CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET: Noon-7 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 28. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Place E., North Charleston. Live music,

local produce, arts and crafts, food and more. Today, music by Calvin Taylor. 740-5854 or www.northcharleston.org. SUMMERVILLE FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 20. 218 S. Main St. Purchase fresh produce, organic meat, baked goods and more. 871-6000. “848 MILES”: Friday-Sept. 25. SCOOP Studios, 57½ Broad St. Ryan Cronin of New York presents his new solo show, “848 Miles,” a commentary on pop culture that features his colorful paintings. An artist reception will take place 5-8 p.m. on

Friday. 577-3292 or www. scoopcontemporary.com. 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.gogreen charleston.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. An art show and sale accompanied by live music. 937-0920. ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. First Saturday of each month through October. Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar St., Summerville. Free. Monthly shows feature merchandise from 30-50 vendors as well as food and music. 871-1113. BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: 7-8 p.m. Thursdays. Ballroom Dance Club of Charleston, 1632 Ashley Hall Road. $30 per month. Taught by Steven Duane. 557-7690. BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES: Every weekend (except holidays). Creative Spark Center for the Arts, 757 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $10 (may increase for theme or dinner parties). Adult ballroom dance party with group lessons beforehand. 881-3780. BEGINNER SHAG LESSONS: 8:15 p.m. Mondays. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1706 Old Towne Road. $10 per class. 5712183 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. 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 be available. 722-1112 or 800-9793370. 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, 123B S. Goose Creek Blvd. Come with a book and a snack. 5724188. CAROLINA SHAG WORKSHOPS: Saturdays. Trudy’s School of Dance, 830 Folly Road, James Island. $25 for two-hour lessons. For students at any level. Registration required. 795-8250. CELTIC FIDDLE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Na

Fidleiri and the Taylor Music Group will conduct preparatory classes. 819-6961. CHARLESTON CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE: 7 p.m. Second Tuesday of each month. Ryan’s restaurant, 829 St. Andrews Blvd. jeannescla@aol.com. CHARLESTON POETRY SERIES: 7 p.m. Fourth Tuesday of each month. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. 577-6400. CHINESE COOKING CLASS: 12:30-2 p.m. Thursday and Sept. 16 and 23. Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar St., Summerville. $45 for three classes. Chinese native Amy Chan will lead classes on cooking authentic Chinese food. 871-1113. 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. 5591945. “COMMON GROUNDSOLID 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.” 805-6930. DANGEROUS BOYS CLUB:

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GRASSROOTS CALL TO ACTION: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. 7:30 p.m. first Friday of each Fort Johnson Cafe and Coffee, month. Barnes & Noble, 1716 1014 Fort Johnson Road, James Towne Centre Way, Mount Island. 810-0088 or grassrootPleasant. Community leaders scalltoaction@gmail.com. will host meetings based on “LET’S DISCUSS IT” BOOK activities from “The Dangerous GROUP: 10 a.m. Third Friday of Book for Boys.” 216-9756. each month. Mount Pleasant DRAYTON HALL FREE ADRegional Library, 1133 Mathis MISSION: Through Sept. 6, Ferry Road. New members welDrayton Hall will offer complicome. shgalos@juno.com. mentary admission to memLOWCOUNTRY BACKPACKbers of the military, firefighters, ERS CLUB: 7-8:30 p.m. second police and EMS. 769-2603 or Thursday of each month. Colwww.draytonhall.org. lins Park Clubhouse, 4115 FelEARLY MORNING BIRD lowship Road, North CharlesWALKS: 8:30 a.m.-noon. ton. Wednesdays and Saturdays. MUSEUM, MUSIC AND Caw Caw Interpretive Center, MORE!: Children’s Museum 5200 Savannah Highway, Ravof the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. enel. $5; Gold Pass members Ages 5-12. $8 members, $10 free. Preregistration encournonmembers. Get children aged, but walk-ins welcome. involved in performing arts 795-4386 or www.ccprc.com. through interactive experiEAST COOPER COFFEE ences. 853-8962 or www.exCLUB: 10 a.m. Fourth Wednes- plorecml.org. day of each month. Franke at OPEN STUDIO: 10 a.m.-12:30 Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, p.m. Last Tuesday of each Mount Pleasant. Bring a mug month. The Meeting Place, and see presentations by dif1077 E. Montague Ave., North ferent speakers. Refreshments Charleston. Free. Each class will will be provided. 856-2166. be taught by professional artEDISTO ISLAND ART GUILD ists. 745-1087. SHOW: 1-4 p.m. TuesdaysPARENT/CHILD BALLROOM Saturdays through Sept. 4. CLASSES: 6:30-7 p.m. ThursEdisto Island Museum, 8123 days. G.M. Darby Building, 302 Chisolm Plantation Road. More Pitt St., Mount Pleasant. $30 than 20 local artists will have residents, $37 nonresidents. their artwork on display. 869Parents and youths ages 5-9 1954. will learn basic dance steps. “FACE LIFT”: Friday-Dec. 5. 849-2061 or www.townof Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 mountpleasant.com. Meeting St. The museum presPOSTPARTUM SUPPORT ents a collection of American GROUP: 6:30-8 p.m. First and portraiture from the 1700s to third Thursday of each month. present day. 722-2706 or www. Church of the Holy Cross, 299 gibbesmuseum.org. Seven Farms Drive, Daniel IsFOLLY BEACH BLUEGRASS land. Psychologist Risa MasonSOCIETY: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cohen leads a support group. The Kitchen, 11 Center St. Bring 769-0444. an instrument and participate PRESERVATION TECH in an open jam. 345-1678. TOURS: 8:30-10:30 a.m. First FREE SHAG LESSONS: 7:30 Saturday of each month. Drayp.m. Mondays. Mojo’s, 975 Baton Hall, 3380 Ashley River cons Bridge Road, Summerville. Road. $20 members, $25 non214-0242. members. Tours will showcase “FREUD AND PSYCHOANAL- the technical aspects of the YSIS”: Through mid-Decemplantation’s preservation efber. Karpeles Manuscript Muforts, design, architecture and seum, 68 Spring St. Free. The more. 769-2638 or www.draymuseum will host an exhibit tonhall.org. consisting of around two dozSALSA DANCE LESSONS: en of Sigmund Freud’s original 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays. manuscripts. 853-4651. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, THE GATHERING BOOK 1706 Old Towne Road. $10 per GROUP: 7 p.m. Last Thursday class. Beginner and advanced of each month. Barnes & Noble, lessons. 571-2183 or www. 1716 Towne Centre Way, Mount arthurmurraychs.com. Pleasant. 216-9756. SALSA NIGHT AT SOUTH-

END 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. 5523630. 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. Wine in the plantation’s gardens. 266-7477 or www.middletonplace.org. TANGO LESSONS: 7-8 p.m. beginners class; 8-9 p.m. practice. Tuesdays. MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay Drive. Free. 345-4930. WEST ASHLEY DEMOCRATS’ MEETINGS: 6:30-8 p.m. second Monday of each month, Bluerose Cafe, 652 St. Andrews Blvd.; 8-9:30 a.m. third Saturday of each month, Ryan’s restaurant, 829 St. Andrews Blvd. 576-4543. WHIZ KIDS: 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. $5 per child/$25 per month. An afterschool science program taught by Laura Buschman. 853-8962, ext. 221. ZEN MEDITATION: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Cheri Huber will lead the class, which will focus on meditation and discussion. Call 224-2468.

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TICKET LAUNCH AND BENEFIT: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, 20 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $35. Get a taste of the 2011 Charleston Wine + Food Festival during the Ticket Launch and Benefit Party. The party will preview events such

as Bubbles + Bites, the Lowcountry Gospel Brunch, BBQ, Blues + Brew and more. Proceeds will benefit the festival’s signature charity, Lowcountry Local First. 727-9998, ext. 1, or www. charlestonwineandfood.com. DOCK STREET THEATRE OPENING CEREMONIES: 6:30 p.m. Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St. $100. In honor of the reopening of the Dock Street Theatre, ceremonies will be held that will feature music by Charlton Singleton, the unveiling of the new show curtain designed by Jonathan Green, champagne and food, remarks by Mayor Joe Riley and more. 856-5316 or www.charlestonstage.com. KAYAK LECTURE: 7 p.m. Sea Kayak Carolina, 1731 Signal Point Road. Free. Instructors will lead an interactive presentation on the proper gear and clothing for cool-weather kayaking. 2257969 or www.seakayakcarolina. com.

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“SHAGGIN’ ON THE POINT”: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Lookout Pavilion, 20 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $7. Dance the evening away to the sounds of the East Coast Party Band. 856-0028. MOONLIGHT MIXER: 7-11 p.m. Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave. $8 Charleston County residents, $10 nonresidents and at door. Dancing to music by DJ Jim Bowers as well as food and beverages. 7954FUN.

saturday

CRAFT SHOW: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar St., Summerville. The Harvest Days Craft Show will feature locally made arts and crafts as well as authentic Jamaican food. 871-1113.

sunday

BBQ CHAMPIONSHIP AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: Noon9:30 p.m. Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $20-$25 adults, $8-$10 children 6-12, free to children under 6. Boone Hall will host its annual barbecue cook-off and bluegrass festival. Local bands Homeboy Reunion and Blue Plantation will perform, along with special guests The Dillards and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The event also will feature a celebrity dunking booth, cooking

demonstrations, kids activities and more. Beer and barbecue will be available for purchase. 884-4371 or www.boonehallplantation.com. “ROCK THE DOCK”: 4-8 p.m. Bowen’s Island Restaurant. $10. Will feature food, beverages and performances by Momma and the Redemption Band, Susie Summers and Al Pugliese. 795-2757 or www.bowensislandrestaurant.com.

monday

ST. PAUL’S MUSIC FESTIVAL: 1 p.m. Pineland Park, 5103 Towels Road, Hollywood. $1 adults, free to children 12 and under. Celebrate Labor Day with performances by Ann Caldwell, Juke Joint Johnny, Curtis Inabinett Jr., Mystic Vibrations Reggae Band and others. MONDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES: 8 p.m. Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. $10, free to students. A performance by baritone David Templeton. 953-5927.

wednesday

AWENDAW GREEN BARN JAM: 6:30-11 p.m. Awendaw Green, 4879 U.S. Hwy. 17. Free. Music by Paul Cataldo, Sleepy Eyed Giant and Uncle Mountain. Barbecue and drinks will be sold. 452-1642 or www. awendawgreen.com. WRITING SEMINAR: 7-9 p.m. The Sophia Institute, 297 East Bay St. $25 advance, $35 at door. Stephanie Hunt, a contributing editor for Skirt! Magazine, Charleston Magazine and Charleston HOME, will present “Writing Raw: What revealing has to do with revelation, and how to write about family without being disowned.” 720-8528 or www.thesophiainstitute.org.

c4women.org. “EMOPHOBIA”: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Rick Rhodes Photography and Imaging, 1842 Belgrade Ave. Locally born artist Mike Edge, or “m-dot,” will display a collection of surreal artwork that depicts emotional turmoil juxtaposed with contradicting elements. 766-7425 or www. rickrhodesphotography.com. AUDUBON LECTURE SERIES: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Free. Brenda LeFevre will discuss the Carolina Butterfly Society and techniques for raising butterflies. Refreshments will be served prior to the lecture. www.charlestonaudubon.org.

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BLUE RIBBON EVENT: Noon-1 p.m. Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King St. $70. Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding will host its annual fundraising lunch. The guest speaker, Stacy L. Pearsall, is an award-winning photographer who served three tours in Iraq and won the Bronze Star Medal and Commendation with Valor. 559-6040 or www. catrfarms.org.

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BERKELEY BLUEWAYS PADDLEFEST: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Old Santee Canal Park, 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner. Kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts may enjoy workshops, paddle trips, demonstration, children’s activities and more. www.berkeleyblueways.com. “PAWKER RUN”: 10 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. ride. Begins and ends at the Dorchester Shrine Club, 2150 Old Beech Hill Road, Summerville. $20 per person. The seventh annual PAWker Run will include a barbecue lunch, cash prizes for the best and MEN’S BREAKFAST CLUB: worst hands, a T-shirt and goody 8:30-9:30 a.m. Lowcountry bag, bluegrass and more. 871Senior Center, 865 Riverland 3820 or www.summervillespca. Drive. Free for members, $7 com. nonmembers. Bill New, depSHAGGIN’ ON THE COOPER: uty director of the Charleston 8 p.m. Mount Pleasant WaterCounty Aviation Authority, will front Park and Pier, 99 Hallman talk about changes being made Blvd. $8-$10. An evening of to the Charleston International dancing and drinks on the water Airport. 762-9555. with music provided by Local BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: Motion. 795-4FUN or www. Noon. Center for Women, 129 ccprc.com. Cannon St. Free. Bring a lunch “RENT-A-RUGGER”: 8:30 p.m. and listen to Lee Heyward talk The Music Farm, 32 Ann St. $29about how to get dressed in Please see CALENDAR, Page 41E 10 minutes. 763-7333 or www.

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The first event for the Lowcountry Buckeyes will be 7:30 p.m. tonight at The Three Lions when Marshall and Ohio State kick off opening night for college football. The pub is at 1990 Daniel Island Drive. 971-4625.

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The Brickhouse, at 1575 Folly Road, James Island has expanded hours of service.

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Corner downtown, is opening up his second restaurant in the location of the former Brewers Bistro on Daniel Island. The new property will be named Sermet’s Courtyard and will feature light jazz and a family atmosphere. The partner in this venture is Dana Vosburgh, a Daniel Island resident. Plans are to open on Sept. 10. Sermet’s Courtyard will be open seven days serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Sermet’s expands brunch. It will be at 115 River Landing Sermet Aslan, chef/owner of Sermet’s Drive. Lunch is served 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; dinner is 59:30 p.m. Thursday. Extended weekend hours are 11 a.m.11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday featuring brunch 10 a.m-3 p.m. and tapas 3-7 p.m. Call 406-4655 for more information or click www.brickhousecharleston. com.

cost of his paintings. 722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net or www.etix.com. $49. The Charleston Outlaws “AUGUST — OSAGE COUNRugby Club will host a charity TY”: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday; bachelor auction emceed by 5 p.m. Sunday. $20-$27. The 95SX’s Brooke Ryan to benefit Village Playhouse, 730 Colesix local charities. Bachelors to man Blvd., Mount Pleasant. The be auctioned include rugby players, firemen and policemen, theater presents the Pulitzer and the auctioneer will be Chan- and Tony award-winning comedy about the Weston family nel 4’s Tom Crawford. Guests may enjoy drink specials and ap- of Oklahoma and the funeral of petizers and live music from the its patriarch. 856-1579 or www. villageplayhouse.com. Nathan Calhoun Band. www. “CIRCLE MIRROR TRANScharlestonrugby.com. FORMATION”: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Sept. 10-11 CAPE ROMAIN LIGHTHOUSE and 16-18; 2 p.m. Sept. 12. Pure TOUR: 9 a.m. presentation; Theatre at the Charleston Ballet 10:30 ferry departure from Theatre, 477 King St. $20-$30. McClellanville Boat Landing. Written by Annie Baker and Sewee Visitor and Environmen- directed by Sharon Graci, this tal Education Center, 5821 U.S. production focuses on four Hwy. 17, Awendaw. $35. The New England residents who Cape Romain National Wildlife participate in a community Refuge will offer a slide predrama class. 866-811-4111 or sentation on the lighthouses of www.puretheatre.org. Lighthouse Island, followed by “HAIRSPRAY”: 7:30 p.m. a ferry trip to the island, where Friday-Saturday and Sept. 8-11 participants may enjoy a tour. and 16-18; 3 p.m. Sunday and 928-3368. Sept. 12 and 19. Dock Street “DOG DAY AFTERNOON”: Theatre, 135 Church St. $22Noon-5 p.m. Whirlin’ Waters $52. Charleston Stage brings at Wannamaker County Park, the Tony Award-winning 8888 University Blvd., North Broadway hit “Hairspray” to Charleston. $10 per dog. The Charleston to mark the grand water park will allow dogs to reopening of the Dock Street enter the park and play in the Theatre. 577-7183 or www. wave and kiddie pools. Owncharlestonstage.com. ers will not be allowed in the “FAIRYTALE ENDING”: 7:30 water. 795-4FUN or www.ccprc. p.m. Saturday. South of Broadcom. way Theatre Company, 1080 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. $7 adults, $5 students. The “IS HE DEAD?”: 8 p.m. toGreater Park Circle Play Fest night-Saturday and Sept. 9-12; presents a production by local 3 p.m. Sunday. Footlight Players playwright Nick Smith about a Theatre, 20 Queen St. $15-$25. woman who teaches fairy tales The theater presents Mark and begins to blur fantasy and Twain’s comedy about a group reality. www.southofbroadway. of artists that fakes a friend’s com. death in order to drive up the

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call for entries “NUTCRACKER” AUDITIONS: On Sept. 12 at 11 a.m., Charleston Ballet Theatre will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “The Nutcracker” at Fort Dorchester High School, 8500 Lincoln Blvd., North Charleston. Ages 6-17 are welcome. There is a $10 audition fee. www.charlestonballet.org. PERFORMERS NEEDED: Gullah Cuisine and Breaking the Wall Productions are looking for performers of all types to take part in monthly arts performances. 853-8969 or breakingthewallproductions@ gmail.com. 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. The winner will receive $1,000. Deadline is Sept. 17. Applications are available at www.charlestonmag.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. ARTISTS/CRAFTERS NEEDED: Local artisans are needed to participate in a craft fair and gift market happening on Oct. 2. Booths are available for $25$30. Contact sumnazcraftfair@ gmail.com or call Monique at 708-3976. CALL FOR ARTISTS: The Receiver Time-Based Media Festival is looking for artists who work in time-based media to submit their work. The fes-

tival 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.

volunteers

MOZART IN THE SOUTH: Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Mozart in the South festival Sept. 9-12. www. mozartinthesouth.org, www. chambermusiccharleston.org or 763-4941. 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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ACE’S ON BRIDGE By BOBBY WOLFF

You might not agree with South’s decision to treat his hand as worth a three-level pre-empt, but my view is that at this vulnerability one is entitled to take a little latitude (or maybe rather more than a little) with pre-empting in first seat. There are, after all, two opponents to contend with but only one partner. Be that as it may, North felt he had enough to bid on to the heart game, although a call of three no-trump would have been a very practical alternative. On the lead of the diamond jack, declarer won the ace, played two top clubs while discarding a diamond, and led dummy’s heart. Can you see any hope for the defense?

East knew that since his side could take no more than one trick in the side suits, his partner had to have decent trumps to have any hope of defeating the game. That being so, a trump promotion or two would offer the best chance of a fourth trick. Accordingly, he won the heart ace and played a club. Declarer was forced to ruff high, and West discarded a diamond (to make sure his partner did not try to give him a spade ruff later on). When declarer led another high trump from his hand, West could win and play a spade to East’s ace. The fourth round of clubs promoted West’s heart eight to the setting trick.

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TODAY’S HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19): Taking on a new project or investigating the possibility of a personal or business partnership is apparent. TAURUS (April 20May 20): Networking will provide you with the contacts you need. The interaction you have with others will help you develop something unique and serviceable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Love is apparent and time put aside to spend with someone special will make you want to do something to please. VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22): Don’t let a financial situation paralyze you. Talk with confidence and you will display how much you have grown mentally.

GEMINI (May 21June 20): Put your heart on the line. Don’t let someone’s impulsive move cause you to do something out of character that will set you back.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23OCT. 22): You need a vacation or at least time to contemplate your future and pursuing the things you enjoy. Don’t sit idle; take action.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may have to rework some of your ideas to accommodate the people around you. Don’t be concerned that someone doesn’t agree with you.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23NOV. 21): Be aggressive when it comes to business ventures. You can make things happen once you realize you don’t need anyone to further your goals. Follow through.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21): The person you care for the most can help you out now. Talk from the heart and explain your desires in full — you will get the response you are looking for. CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): You don’t have to rush when no one else is ready to make a move. Take care of personal paperwork, health or settlements. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): Talk about your ideas and plans and you will attract someone who wants to share with you. Money and good fortune are present. PISCES (FEB. 19MARCH 20): Think before you disrupt matters of a business partnership. You have to maintain a working relationship with people.

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Who is the master of magazines? BY REBEKAH BRADFORD

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In the spring, the magazine industry unveiled an ad campaign to remind people that print magazines still are vital in the age of the Internet. The ads are kind of catchy, so we decided to represent magazines in this week’s Head2Head trivia. Three-time winner Corie Young is taking on challenger Josh Frasier, who’s just returned from backpacking around Europe for the summer. PROVIDED

The August issue of the German Rolling Stone featured a pretty cool cover mount - Prince’s new album, “20Ten.”

QUESTIONS 1. What was the name of John F. Kennedy Jr.’s magazine? 2. Who was the first person on the cover of Playboy magazine in 1953? 3. What does “GQ” stand for? 4. The documentary “The September Issue” is about what magazine? 5. What year did Rolling Stone magazine start? 6. What sports figure has been featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated more than anyone else? 7. What magazine is photographer Annie Leibovitz best known for? 8. Name the magazine that has an annual “Sexiest Man Alive” issue? 9. The idea that some cartoons in this magazine have impossible-to-understand punchlines was a subplot in a “Seinfeld” episode. 10. What magazine has the highest circulation in the U.S.?

Son’s ‘no secrets’ policy irks his confiding mother D

EAR ABBY: My son, “Clay,” has been married seven years. There are times I like to discuss things of a personal nature with him having to do with our family, and I have asked him not to mention our talks with his wife. These discussions have nothing to do with her. The problem is whatever he tells her, she repeats to her whole family. I do not want our personal problems and other matters to be known by everyone. My other son has no trouble keeping our talks just between us, but Clay says he and his wife have “no secrets” from each other. Abby, is it OK to ask a married son or daughter not to

DEAR ABBY divulge things to a spouse that have nothing to do with her or him? — CONFIDENTIALLY IN ST. LOUIS DEAR CONFIDENTIALLY: It’s OK to ask; it’s also OK to say no. When Clay married his wife, she became part of your family. Now that you know your son keeps no secrets from his wife, and that she leaks like a sieve, the better part of wisdom would be to stop confiding in him.

CORIE’S ANSWERS JOSH’S ANSWERS 1. I bought the first issue. It’s George. 2. Wasn’t it Marilyn Monroe? 3. Guys Quality. 4. Vogue. 5. This is a guess: 1969. 6. Babe Ruth. 7. Entertainment Weekly. 8. Oh that would be People. 9. Time magazine? 10. Reader’s Digest.

1. JFK had a magazine? 2. Farrah Fawcett. 3. Gentleman’s Quarterly. 4. Vogue. Don’t ask why I know that. 5. Late sixties. Maybe ’67. 6. Michael Jordan. 7. Uh, don’t know. 8. People. 9. The Economist. 10. I’m going with People magazine again.

CONCLUSION

CORRECT ANSWERS

Josh took down the three-time winner and will be back next week to try for a repeat. Regarding the questions, neither contestant knew about Annie Leibovitz’s connection to Vanity Fair despite some of her iconic photography regularly gracing the pages of the magazine. And both contestant expressed surprise/shock that AARP had the largest circulation of any magazine in the country. Until next time.

1. George. 2. Marilyn Monroe. 3. Gentleman’s Quarterly. 4. Vogue. 5. 1967.

6. Michael Jordan. 7. Vanity Fair. 8. People. 9. The New Yorker. 10. AARP.

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