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nthony Owens brings to his music all the good things from all the styles of blues, jazz and popular music. The gifted singer and piano player holds forth in Halls Chophouse every evening except Thursdays and Sundays, singing and swinging his way through his huge book of tunes. His sound reminds me of a kind of New Orleans thing, rollicking but easygoing, simple but highly syncopated. Laissez les bon temps roulez. Let the good times roll. They do at Halls. Anthony, a seasoned veteran, knows how to get the party going with his sounds. He has played for years at many local venues. What’s different at Halls, though, is that the entire ambience of the gourmet steakhouse, complete with an upscale lounge, is built around his playing. It’s not a concert hall and it’s not a nightclub, but Anthony’s playing commands attention. The times I’ve been in the King Street establishment, I’ve run into people who not only came primarily to
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hear Anthony, they arrived early enough to get seats at the few tables near the bandstand. Anthony cuts a classic jazz figure. He is sartorially resplendent. While his music is hot and emotional, his presence is one of cool and complete command. He sits at the shiny, black piano in the front window of the joint belting out sound from the instrument, which is programmed to play rhythm tracks while he strikes the keys. Think Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Nat “King” Cole. His demeanor is like that of the late Otis Redding’s: stoic but swinging. He doesn’t move or gesticulate much, but there’s a ton of punch packed into his delivery. Anthony plays from Redding’s book, too. The room has a busy bar
scene so the noise level can rise, but Anthony deals with it. He plays and sings so well, you can’t help but notice him. His sunny personality shines through his music. And he can play anything. He knows a lot of tunes and he plays them with all the verve he can muster. His joy is infectious. So, stop by 434 King St. and join the fun. For more information, call 727-0090 or go to hallschophouse.com.
CJO and strings
I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the May 22 Charleston Jazz Orchestra concert at the Charleston Music Hall, sharing with you that the 20-piece jazz big band will add an eight-piece string section for this show. It will accompany the band on a segment of the program that features Oscar Rivers on alto saxophone and
pianist Tommy Gill’s highly anticipated arrangement and orchestration of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” The string section comprises violinists Alan Molina, Tiffany Rice, Ashley Tillilie and Robbi Kenney; violists Jill King and Sarah Fitzgerald; and cellists Norbert Lewandowski and Damian Kremer. Call 641-0011 or visit thejac.org.
Jazzy poetry
Post and Courier editor Bill Thompson just gave me a book to review and it looks real promising. It is “The Blue Moment: Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue and the Remaking of Modern Music” written by Richard Williams and published by Norton last month. It’s the story of the creation of Miles’ famous studio record album, “Kind of Blue.” More than that, however, the book attempts to explain
the appeal of the disc with regard to the postmodern era from which it emerged. I haven’t finished reading it yet, but the introduction hints at Williams’ desire to make use of other cultural markers from the 20th century. It looks very intriguing and I wanted to give you a heads-up. At the front of the book, Williams runs an excerpt from a poem Wallace Stevens (1879-1955), an American writer who was a renowned modernist. It reads: The man bent over his guitar, A shearsman of sorts. The day was green. They said, “You have a blue guitar, You do not play things as they are.” The man replied, “Things as they are Are changed upon the blue guitar.”
And they said then, “But play, you must, A tune beyond us, yet ourselves, A tune upon the blue guitar Of things exactly as they are.” Awesome, I think. And it captures the spirit of the blues aesthetic one finds in “Kind of Blue.” It was just about 50 years ago that what many call the most popular jazz album of all time came to be. According to Williams, Western civilization hasn’t been the same since Miles, Bill Evans, Wynton Kelly, Paul Chambers, Julian “Cannonball” Adderly and John Coltrane set foot into that studio in New York City to create this seminal piece of art. Jack McCray, author of “Charleston Jazz,” can be reached at jackjmccray@aol. com.
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Marc Jacobs’ models in the Louis Vuitton spring 2010 show wore clogs, and now the once-hated shoewear is making a comeback. the toe with a heel strap on a platform and a large, chunky heel. What was amazing about these shoes, especially for a 5-foot-2-inch girl like here are certain trends myself, was that they made you hope never come my legs seem like they were a around again. mile long. Pairing them with Parachute pants. short skirts encouraged this Mullets. optical illusion even more. Stonewashed anything. For the past few summer, Most people would put I’ve been digging them out a soft spot for clogs. In the clogs in that category. Clunky and noisy, they don’t 1980s, my mother had a pair of my closet to wear, so of course I’m thrilled clogs are of Dr. Scholl’s clog sandals exactly make for graceful she wore everywhere. She’d making a comeback this walking. But when Marc season. Jacobs sent his models down wear them to the beach, But these days, I’m wearrunning errands, puttering the runway in the Louis ing them a little differently. around the yard. I rememVuitton spring 2010 show, The first involves a pair ber Mom pairing them with there was bound to be a shorts and calf-length skirts of utility pants that aren’t trickle-down effect. too baggy (the look here in the summer. And was there ever. is more streamlined than About six or seven years Once reserved mostly for sloppy), and I roll up the legs ago, I fell for another pair nurses and hippies, clogs a couple times. I’ll throw on are making a comeback in a of clogs. These were from J. Crew, and they had a brown a peasant-style blouse with major way. some bangles and big, gold suede upper that covered I have to admit to having
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more than a business or an art. It’s friendships Special to The Post and that take maintenance, like anything,” says TimCourier mons, reflecting on how oel Timmons’ 1996 the group stays focused and Toyota Corolla has sto- always looking forward. ries to tell. Beyond the “It’s also just continuing to Guadalupe Mountains in be creative and write songs, Texas, the Great Divide and incorporating new matethe Hollywood hills that rial into the set and always he sings about in the song challenging ourselves to put “My Corolla,” the metallic- on a better live show. That’s colored jalopy has visited what keeps us going; and the Tijuana, even making its reaction from people who way home across dirt roads come out.” in New Mexico’s Dragon’s Mixed at Charleston Teeth region. Sound studios, the laid-back But even that road warrior atmosphere on “Believe” has nothing on Timmons’ should appeal to listeners band, Sol Driven Train. The of all tastes. The album forCharleston stalwarts have mally introduces drummer been exciting Lowcountry and percussionist Wes Powfans with their funky blend ers, who joined the group of horn-driven reggae, rock last year after Phil Eason left and Americana for more to enroll in seminary and than a decade. focus on his family. Still, many here don’t realEason still contributed ize the band’s popularity “Stevie Song #3” to the disc, across the nation. The five- an accordion-driven numpiece ensemble relentlessly ber with hints of a Louisiana tours from Colorado to the street party. northeast and back home, Bassist Rusty Cole wrote a building faithful audiences rock-before-you-roll track, in towns and cities across “Revolver,” while guitarist/ America. trombonist Ward BuckheisAs the band members ter penned two numbers, grow into their 30s, howincluding the emotional ever, they’ve polished both “Beasy Song.” their live and studio arThroughout the album, rangements to new levels of saxophonist Russell Clarke professionalism. This Friadds the band’s integral inday, they release “Believe,” gredient with his effortlessly their strongest and most soaring saxophone. cohesive effort to date. For Friday’s CD release, Recorded at Hillcreek the band plans to employ Studios in Candler, N.C., their talented friends who and Awendaw Green, the contribute to the album, album’s 14 tracks spin tales including trumpeter Camof heartbreak, loss and hope, eron Harder-Handel and weaving a narrative around percussionist/keyboardist the inevitable trials and joys Jeff Handel. of maintaining relationships Watch for Cary Ann while out on the road nearly Hearst and Danielle Howle three weeks of every month. as well, both of whom sing Despite the challenges of harmonies on “Believe.” recording and touring withWith scores of shows to out record label support, it polish their original tunes, only takes witnessing a mo- Sol Driven Train already has ment of a Sol Driven Train a batch of songs ready for concert to understand that the next album. For 2010, each member is amazingly however, “Believe” may just committed and in love with be the fuel this group of the band. feel-good optimists needs to “It’s a sentimental thing, grow their dancing troops
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country. Timmons talked with Charleston Scene from behind the wheel of his Corolla, which was pushing 238,792 miles on the odometer by the conversation’s end. For the seasoned musical veteran, it’s another mile, another song.
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The Pat McGee Band Friday at The Windjammer
Since its formation in 1996, Virginia-based quintet the Pat McGee Band has proven itself to be one of the hardest working bands in the business. The pop/rock outfit has averaged an astonishing 250 shows a year and built a cult following around the country with its solid musicianship and physical live performances. And while the praises of the band’s live shows have not fallen on deaf ears, singer/guitarist Pat McGee says he wanted to make a record that received as much notice as his band’s performances. “... at the end of the day we wanted them (audience) to be as impressed with our record and feel like we’ve finally made something where we actually have to better our live shows.” That hope created the 2005 album “Save Me,” which produced three singles, “Must Have Been Love,” “You and I” and “Don’t Give Up.” The result saw the band sounding stronger, tighter and more dimensional than ever before. The band continued that recording strength with its follow-up album, “These Days (The Virginia Sessions)” in 2007. The Pat McGee band will perform Friday at The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., with Shane Hines. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door and are available at the door or online at etix.com. Doors open at 9 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m. Visit the-windjammer.com for more information.
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and his pedal steel guitar
Robert Randolph’s new album, “We Walk This Road,” will be out in June.
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t is always interesting when a musician takes an instrument that has a history of being used for one genre and uses it completely and breathtakingly out of its element. Such is the case with Robert Randolph, who headlines this Sunday’s fourth annual First Flush Festival at Charleston Tea Plantation on Wadmalaw Island. Randolph grew up in Irvington, N.J., and learned to play the pedal steel guitar at the House of God Church. Many folks associate the sound of pedal steel with the high, lonesome sound of old-school country music. After hearing guitarists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and funk bands such as Earth, Wind & Fire during his younger days, Randolph
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if you go WHAT: Robert Randolph & The Family Band at the First Flush Festival, presented by The Bridge at 105.5 FM WHERE: Charleston Tea Plantation, 6617 Maybank Highway, Wadmalaw Island WHEN: May 16 HOW MUCH: $25 at the Plantation entrance MORE INFO: 559-0383, charlestonteaplantation. com, 1055thebridge.com
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Impressive lineup on tap for First Flush Festival BY DEVIN GRANT
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f Charlestonians are good at one thing, it’s celebrating. We’ll party at the drop of a hat. One of the reasons there is always something to do in the Lowcountry is because some resourceful individual has dreamed up yet another reason to raise a glass in celebration. This Sunday, there will be more than a few glasses raised on Wadmalaw Island. The difference will be that those glasses will contain tea rather than a cocktail. The Charleston Tea Plantation once again will be throwing down with its annual First Flush Festival. According to the tea plantation’s website, “The festival name, First Flush, is defined as the growth of new leaves on the tea plants in the springtime after a winter of rest.” The “first flush” of new growth is harvested to produce what avid tea drinkers deem to be the most unique, fresh and amazing cup of tea.” This is the fourth year the plantation has thrown the daylong celebration. Planned events include tours of the farm and processing facilities, children’s activities, a raffle and live music. Both local and national acts have performed at the last three First Flush Festivals, thanks to the involvement of local radio station The Bridge at 105.5 FM. Attendees of previous editions of the event have had the chance to hear performances by the likes of Mike Doughty, Need to Breathe, Shawn Mullins and Jay Clifford. For the 2010 edition, the organizers have pulled out all the stops. The Bridge music director Joel Frank and operations manager Mike Allen met with us recently to go over Sunday’s lineup. Frank, who
his own agreeable style of Americana music. Chisel will perform tracks from his latest CD, “Death Won’t Send a Letter,” as well as earlier work. Finally, headlining this year’s First Flush Fest is Robert Randolph and The Family Band. Considered by many to be one of the best live acts going today, Randolph plays the pedal steel guitar as if his very life depends on it. Randolph graduated from playing in his church as a youngster to wowing artists such as Eric Clapton with his unconventional playing. Expect a blistering set from Randolph, who will release CHRIS HENDRICKSON a new album next month. Mac Leaphart is one of the scheduled acts for According to Frank, there Sunday’s First Flush Festival in Wadmalaw Island. will be two stages, one The festival name is defined as “the growth of for the Chucktown Music new leaves on the tea plants in the spring time Group musicians and one after a winter of rest.” for the three headliners, which will allow for continuous music throughout the day. Talking about The Bridge’s WHAT: First Flush Festival, presented by The Bridge at influence of the First Flush 105.5 FM Festival, Frank advised that WHERE: Charleston Tea Plantation, 6617 Maybank the owners of the CharlesHighway, Wadmalaw Island ton Tea Plantation came WHEN: 10-6 p.m. May 16 to them for suggestions on HOW MUCH: $25 at the Plantation entrance how to put on the inaugural MORE INFO: 559-0383, charlestonteaplantation.com, version of the event. 1055thebridge.com “Bill Hall contacted us to advertise for the first one,” said Frank, “and we saw the is also an on-air personality forming Sunday, local acts opportunity to have a staat The Bridge, was all smiles include Amber Caparas, as he ran down the list of John Wesley Satterfield, and tion show. The Charleston Tea Plantation was willing, musicians playing this year’s Mac Leaphart. All three of and now people expect this First Flush. these local musicians have Frank started with the local been generating buzz around event. They look forward to it. We got involved and artists that will be performthe region. Another local ing, all part of Mark Bryan’s band (at least for now) play- turned it into a hootenanChucktown Music Group. ing First Flush is Crowfield. ny,” said Allen. Frank said that the staBryan, best known for his This five-piece roots rock work as lead guitarist for the band is poised to be the next tion had been trying to get multi-platinum selling band big thing to come out of the Randolph to play this event for the past three years Hootie & the Blowfish, has Lowcountry. and finally succeeded this been wearing a few hats as of Led by singer Tyler year. “Robert Randolph is late. In addition to releasing Mechem and keyboardist not roots rock to the point solo material, the musician Joe Giant, Crowfield is a where it becomes boring,” has been teaching classes at powerhouse live act. After said Frank. “You never walk the College of Charleston as Crowfield comes Wisconaway from a Robert Ranwell as working with other sin native Corey Chisel, dolph show without feeling local bands. who along with his band, In addition to Bryan perThe Wandering Sons, plays good.”
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the most entertaining area bands. Asheville’s The Hellblinki The band usually performs Sextet is the creation of as a trio and a typical show multi-instrumentalist, song- consists of members dressed writer and singer Andrew in costumes and using props Benjamin and has been apt- to drive their bizarre world ly characterized as “pirate of gypsy-folk, opera and blues” by music writers since horror-punk like a stake the band first began nearly into the hearts of audiences 10 years ago. across the country. With punk-rock tendenThe Hellblinki Sextet will cies and vaudevillian theperform Friday at the Tin atrics that span a range of Roof, 1117 Magnolia Road, influences of both a musical Saturday. and theatrical nature, The Visit myspace.com/west Hellblinki Sextet has made ashleytinroof or hellblinki. a name for itself as one of com for more information.
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started to develop what eventually became Robert Randolph & The Family Band. Seeing a Robert Randolph show is like going out dancing Saturday night and going to church Sunday morning, only at the same time. Randolph coaxes some amazing sounds out of his instrument, and often can be seen dancing wildly behind his pedal steel table. Charleston Scene had a chance to speak to Randolph from his home in New Jersey last week. The musician talked about the music that has influenced him, what it was like to perform with one of those influences and about his forthcoming album, “We Walk This Road,” which hits record stores next month. Q: How did you transition from playing spiritual music in your neighborhood church to rocking out onstage with your band? A: I grew up watching a bunch of guys in our church play pedal steel in a way that has sort of been like rock’n’-roll church. I basically wanted to be like those guys, and yet something different. Q: I read that in your younger days you had not really been exposed to secular music such as blues and rock. Do you remember the first time you heard those musical styles? A: Well, I’ve been listening to nonreligious music, to rap and hip-hop music, since I was young. I really
got into blues and rock music when I first heard Stevie Ray Vaughan’s music. That was life changing for me. That allowed me to get into all of the other stuff — The Beatles, the Stones, Hendrix. “Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Greatest Hits” was what started it though. Q: How did you make the transition from playing in church to playing in clubs, and then performing in larger music venues? A: A lot of it was word of mouth. We were seen playing at a convention in Florida, and the guy who saw us said he knew a guy in New York and that we should take our music out of the church and that it would blow people away. We started out playing in New York City bars and small jazz clubs, but it has been largely through word of mouth. We signed to Warner Bros. in 2002, and they helped get the word out about us. Q: I understand you have a new album, “We Walk This Road,” coming out in June. A: Yes, recorded with T Bone Burnett. We had a great time. We took some old recordings and used them as inspiration. It was an honor to work with T Bone and have our band in there with some great musicians and songwriters. It just became a big family, with Robbie Robertson, Leon Russell, Ben Harper, Jim Keltner and I’m sure I’m forgetting a bunch of people. This record isn’t going to sound like anyone else’s record.
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THE ESSENTIAL CAROLE KING (Ode/Epic/Legacy) Long before she released her landmark multiplatinum album “Tapestry,” Carole King was simply a songwriter. Actually, saying “simply” is a bit misleading, since King’s output was anything but simple. While the success of “Tapestry” would alone be enough for most singer-songwriters, it was simply the icing on the cake for King, who had previously written hit songs for The Shirelles (“Will You Love Me Tomorrow”), Little Eva (“The Locomotion”), The Monkees (“Pleasant Valley Sunday”) and Aretha Franklin (“You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman”). Now, King’s music has been collected into a 2-CD set that does things a bit differently. The first CD, titled “The Singer,” showcases King’s prowess as a performer, and features hits such as “I Feel the Earth Move,” “It’s Too Late,” and “Sweet Seasons.” There are also duets with such artists as James Taylor, Babyface, and Celine Dion. The second CD in the set is devoted strictly to versions of King’s songs that were radio and chart hits. Aside from those performances by The Shirelles, Little Eva, The Monkees and Aretha Franklin, the second CD also includes hits such as The Everly Brothers’ “Crying in the Rain,” The Drifters’ “Up On the Roof” and The Chiffons’ “One Fine Day.” It’s a special and surprisingly complete collection from a true songwriting legend. KEY TRACKS: “I Feel the Earth Move,” “Pleasant Valley Sunday,” “You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman”
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Tom Lehrer THE TOM LEHRER COLLECTION (Shout!Factory) Someday someone is going to make a movie about the life of Tom Lehrer. The story is just too bizarrely great not to have that happen. By day, Lehrer was your mild-mannered Harvard math professor. By night though, or really whenever he thought he could get away with it, Lehrer wrote spectacularly witty and hilarious parody songs, often drawing upon his mathematical background for inspiration, but also allowing his penchant for dark humor interfere. For instance, Lehrer’s song “The Elements” is nothing more than all of the chemical elements sung to the tune of “Major General’s Song” from “The Pirates of Penzance,” while the morbidly titled “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park” speaks for itself. There have been several collections of Lehrer’s work released over the years, but “The Tom Lehrer Collection,” newly released from Shout!Factory, not only collects 26 original Lehrer songs, but also packages it with a feature-packed DVD. The DVD includes a 1967 Norwegian V appearance where Lehrer performs a dozen of his songs, as well as several bonus videos, including the educational animated shorts of Lehrer songs such as “L-Y” and “Silent E” that were shown on PBS’s “The Electric Company” in the ’70s. It’s a generous helping of the most genuinely entertaining music ever written by a Harvard professor. KEY TRACKS: “The Elements,” “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park,” “The Masochism Tango.”
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Skye Paige and the Original Recipe WHOLE LOTTA WOMAN (Independent) I was completely unprepared for what Skye Paige had to offer musically the first time I went to see her play last month at Jimbo’s Rock Lounge in West Ashley. Paige’s rowdy, bawdy, down and dirty brand of music, which straddles the line between outlaw country and ’50s rockabilly with a little Southern Culture on the Skids influence thrown in, is at first arresting, then undeniably fun. If the Reverend Horton Heat were a female, he would sound a lot like Paige. Paige sings about men who have done her wrong (“Mean Old Man,” “Bad Luck Woman”), having a bad day (“Wrong, Wrong, Wrong, Wrong”), and other downer subjects, but does so with an undeniably great high-energy delivery. Recorded with the band Dash Rip Rock, who also play on several songs on the CD, “Whole Lotta Woman” is a whole lotta fun. Paige’s twangy yet melodic voice, coupled with her slide guitar, can easily capture the ear of anyone interested. This is an album that sounds as if it was as much fun to make as it is to listen to. KEY TRACKS: “Wrong, Wrong, Wrong, Wrong,” “Whole Lotta Woman,” “You’re a Player.”
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Peter Wolf MIDNIGHT SOUVENIRS (Verve) If you only know Peter Wolf as the lead singer of the J. Geils Band from 1967 to 1983, then you are doing yourself a musical disservice. Since parting ways with Geils and Company, Wolf has maintained a vibrant solo career. Sure, his solo material has never quite achieved the same level of success as J. Geils hits such as “Freeze Frame” and “Centerfold,” but Wolf has always chosen to make music on his own terms, often with spectacular results. Wolf’s latest effort, “Midnight Souvenirs,” features Wolf hitting one song after another out of the park. The R&B influenced kickoff tune, “Tragedy,” features guest vocals from Shelby Lynne, while songs such as “I Don’t Wanna Know” and “Watch Her Move” are the kind of roots rock gold for which younger bands would kill. Part of the secret to Wolf’s consistent ability to write these gems is the fact that he was and still is a music fan. That love of music translates well when listening to “The Green Fields of Summer” (sung with Neko Case), “Lying Low” and “The Night Comes Down,” which is dedicated to the late singer Willy DeVille.” Whether it is ’70s R&B, ’60s roots rock or crooning the country-flavored “It’s Too Late For Me” with Merle Haggard, Wolf can do no wrong. KEY TRACKS: “Tragedy,” “I Don’t Wanna Know,” “Lying Low.”
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ALLUETTE’S JAZZ CAFE: 137 Calhoun St. 737-0090. Tonight: Calvin Taylor, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tonight-Sat: Oscar River Trio, 9:30 p.m.; Sun: Abe White, 4-8 p.m . AROMAS: 50 N. Market St. 723-9588. Thus: David Higgins Band, free, 8 p.m. FriSat: Cotton Blue, 7 p.m. ART’S BAR AND GRILL: 413 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 849-3040. Tonight: Jeff Batman and Friends; Fri: Baby Fat; Sat: Cherry Bomb; Sun: Everett Bigbee; Mon: Open Mic w/Everett Bigbee; Tues: Danielle Howle; Wed: Wade and Rusty. ATLANTICVILLE RESTAURANT AND WINES: 2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883-9452. Tue: Thai Tuesdays w/Annie Boxell. AWENDAW GREEN: 4879 Hwy. 17 N, Awendaw. Wed: Lyndsay Wojcik w/ Sleepy Eyed Giant, Free, 7-10 p.m. BAMBU: 604 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 284-8229. Tonight: Chris Dorsel, 8-11 p.m.; Fri: Will Lewis, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wed: “Summer Music Series” w/ Dub V, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs: Doug Walters, 8-11 p.m. BANANA CABANA: 1130 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms. 886-4360. Thurs: Skip Sullians, 6 p.m.; Fri: Paul Jamison, 7 p.m.; Sat: Jude Michaels, noon, David Bethany, 7 p.m.; Sun: Jeff Houts, noon, Mark Shuler, 6 p.m.; Mon: Skip Sullians, 6 p.m.; Tues: Paul Jamison, 6 p.m.; Wed: Hugh Price, 6 p.m.; Thurs: Hunter Hill, 6 p.m. BLU RESTAURANT & BAR: 1 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-6658. Tonight: Jeff Caldwell, 7-10 p.m.; Fri: Matt Jordan Duo, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Sat: Henri Gates, 2-5 p.m., Calvin Taylor, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Sun: Mitch Wetherington, 2-5 p.m. BOWEN’S ISLAND RESTAURANT: 1870 Bowen Islands Rd. Folly Island. 795-2757. Fri: Steve Padgett and Smoky Weiner jam, 6-9 p.m. BUDDY ROES SHRIMP SHACK: 1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd. 388-5270. Tonight-Sat: Ronnie Johnson, 9 p.m.; Wed: Jacob and Jason of Category, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tues: open mic for singers/songwriters, 8-11 p.m. CHARLESTON GRILL: Charleston Place, 224 King St. 577-4522. Tonight: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7-11 p.m.; Fri-Sat: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sun: Bob Williams Duo, 7-10 p.m.; Mon-Wed: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7-11 p.m. CITY LIGHTS COFFEE SHOP: 141 Market St. 853-7067. Wed: The Amazing Mittens, 6:30-8 p.m. THE CLUB AT MEYERS RD.: 216 Meyers Rd., Summerville. 875-4215. TonightFri: Karaoke, 8 p.m. Sat: DJ and Karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. CLUB H2O: 8484 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston. 767-1426. Tonight: Country Dance Party w/Rowdy Nites, 9 p.m.; Fri-Sat: DJ Mike Mendoza, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.;
The deadline for Night Life items is Tuesday at noon the week before the event or concert takes place. Items should be faxed to the newsroom at 937-5579 or e-mailed to clubs@postandcourier.com. Items submitted after the deadline will not be printed. For more information, call 937-5582. Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 881-8734. Tonight: Jamisun Group; Fri: Woodrum & Worley; Thurs: Hank Futch Duo. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 800 N. Main St., Summerville. 875-6998. Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., West Ashley 766-5292. Fri: E2 w/ The Fell, 9:30 p.m.; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m. LALO’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 1585 Central Ave., Summerville. 873-9988. Sat: Swamp Fox Karaoke, 8 p.m. LIBERTY TAP ROOM: 1028 Johnnie Dobbs Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 971-7777. Tonight: Henri Gates, 6-9 p.m. LOCO JOE’S FOOD & SPIRITS: 1115 Miles Rd., Summerville. 821-2946. TuePROVIDED Wed: Karaoke w/Robby G., 8 p.m. The North Charleston Coliseum has issued a parking advisory for MANNY’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE: the Tim McGraw concert tonight. A capacity crowd is expected. 1608 Old Towne Rd. 763-3908. Wed. Ted Attendees are encouraged to carpool and arrive early. Parking Mckee, 6-9 p.m. lots open at 4 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. for the 7 p.m. MED BISTRO: 90 Folly Rd. Blvd. 766concert. The coliseum is at 5001 Coliseum Drive. Call 529-5050. 0323. Fri: Mark Schuler; Sat: Joe Clark. MERCATO RESTAURANT: 102 N. Market St. 722-6393. Tonight-Fri: Ann Caldwell w/Jazz Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Sat: Thurs: Country Dance Party w/Rowdy Todd Cadley, 10 p.m. Robert Lewis, Gerald Gregory and Nick Nites, 9 p.m . GENNARO’S RESTAURANTE: 8500 Jenkins, 6-10 p.m.; Mon: Leah Suarez Trio; THE CRESCENT CONNECTION: 1910 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston. 760Tue: Jazz Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Wed: Kris WoodE. Montague Ave., North Charleston. 528- 9875. Tonight: Gennaro’s Jazz Ensemble, rum and Jesse Prichart, 6-10 p.m. 0777. Fri-Sat: Abe White, 6-9 p.m.; Sun: 8:30 p.m. MOJO’S CLUB AND CIGAR BAR: 945 Sunday Jazz Brunch, noon-3 p.m. GILLIGAN’S: 1475 Long Grove Dr., Bacons Bridge Rd. 875-5099. Mon: Free CUOCO PAZZO: 1035 Johnnie Dodds Mount Pleasant. 849-2244. Fri: March Shag lessons. Blvd. 971-9034. Wed, Fri-Sat: Riccardo Schuler, 6-9 p.m.; Sat: Daniel Dean, 6-9 MORGAN CREEK GRILL: 80 41st Ave. sings Opera and Italian songs, 7-9 p.m. p.m. DORCHESTER LANES: 10015 DorchesHALLS CHOPHOUSE: 434 King St. 797- Isle of Palms. 886-8980. Fri: Smoky Wiener Duo, 6-10:30 p.m.; Sat: Pamela Dale, ter Rd., Summerville. 376-2200. Fri: Virus; 0090. Fri-Sat: Anthony Owens, 7-10 p.m.; Sat: 26 East; Sun: Trivia w/ Bad Joke Tom; Sun-Wed: Anthony Owens, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 6-10:30 p.m.; Sun: Rene Russell and Gary Mon and Wed: Karaoke w/ Rocky; Tues: HALLIGAN’S RESTAURANT AND BAR: Hewitt, 4-8 p.m.; Tues: Rene Russell on Palmetto Breeze Cruise, 6-8 p.m. Acoustics w/ Brandon and Taylor 3025 Ashley Towne Center, Suite 201, MUSIC FARM: 32 Ann St. 577-6989. Fri: DUNLEAVY’S PUB: 2213 Middle St., Charleston. 225-4347. Tonight: Trivia and Appetite for Destruction, $10, 8 p.m.; Sat: Sullivan’s Island. 883-9646. Sun: Carroll Karaoke, 8 p.m. Brown, 8 p.m.; Tue: Carroll Brown w/Bob THE HARBOR GRILLE: 360 Concord St. Machine Funk, $10, 8 p.m.; Thurs: Mayday Parade w/ Rocket to the Moon, Sing It Sachs and the Maniax, 7:30 p.m. 853-5752. Tonight: Paper Cut Massacre Loud and Sparks the Rescue, $13-16, 7 p.m. EAST BAY MEETING HOUSE: 159 East w/Enter the Era, Sugar Red Drive and OASIS BAR AND GRILL: 778 Folly Bay St. 723-3446. Mon: Monday Night Po- Facedown; Sat: Overdrive w/Drownout etry and open mic w/Jim Lundy, 8-10 p.m. and Tattermask; Tue: Big Hit and the Baby Rd., James Island. Tonight: Jam Nite w/ Chantilly Lace, 7-11 p.m.; Fri: Skidder Hill EVO PIZZERIA: 1075 E. Montague Ave., Kit; Wed: Ladies Night w/DJ Argento. North Charleston. 225-1796. Tonight: The HIGH COTTON: 199 E. Bay St. 724-3815. w/ Blue Grass and Fiddle, 5-7 p.m.; Sat: Lonely H., $3; Wed: Jubilee, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Pulse Trio, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nightly 6-10 p.m. Tonight: James Slater O’MALLEY’S: 549 King St, Charleston. FIERY RON’S SULLIVAN’S ISLAND: and David Heywood; Fri-Sun: John Slate 2209 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island. 883and Bill Aycock; Mon: Margaret Coleman 805-5000. Tue: Trivia, 7 p.m. OSCAR’S RESTAURANT: 207 W. 5th 3131. Tonight: Hit or Miss, 10:30 p.m.; Fri: and John Slate; Tues: Margaret Coleman Jason and The Juggernauts, 10 p.m.; Sat: and Wayne Davis; Wed: James Slater and North St., Summerville. 871-3800. Tonight: Trivia, 7-9 p.m. Robert Paige w/ Holy City Sinners, $5, David Heywood. PATRICK’S PUB: 1377 Ashley River Rd. 10:30 p.m.; Sun: Iam McFeron w/ Alisa JIMMY’S: 431 St. James Ave., Goose 571-3435. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1:30 Miler, 8 p.m.; Wed: Nite Ramble w/ Sandy Creek. 553-8766. Fri: Fat Alice; Sat: The a.m.; Sat: Drag Show. and Gary, 8:30 p.m.; Thurs: Wicked FeliShane Clark Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. PENACHIOS FINE DINING & LOUNGE: nas, $5, 10 p.m.. J.PAUL’Z: 1739 Maybank Hwy., CharlesFIERY RON’S WEST ASHLEY: 1205 ton. 442-4480. Tonight: Sinatra and Sushi 2447 Ashley River Rd. 402-9640. Thurs: Debbie Prine, 9 p.m. Ashley River Rd. 225-2278. Tonight: Town w/Joe Clarke Quartet, 7-10 p.m. POE’S TAVERN: 2210 Middle St., SulliMountain, 9:30 p.m.; Fri: Ryan Bonner w/ KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 337 King St. 805van’s Island. 883-0083. Sun: Calvin Taylor, the Dearly Beloved, $5, 10 p.m. Mon: open 5020. Wed: Trivia, 10 p.m. 6-9 p.m. mic, 8 p.m.; Wed: Lowcountry Blues Club, 7 KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1175 Folly Rd., THE POUR HOUSE: 1977 Maybank p.m.; Thurs: Bluestone Ramblers, 9:30 p.m. James Island. 225-6996. Fri: The Diesel Highway. 571-4343. Tonight: Papadosio FISH RESTAURANT: 442 King St. 722Brothers; Sat: Big Suade w/ Brain and Jaand Landsquid, $12, 9 p.m.; Fri: CD Re3474. Tonight: Jazz w/Elise Testone, 7-10 son of Uncle Mingo. p.m.; Fri: DJ Jaz, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sat: DJ KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1119 Johnnie Dodds lease Party for Sol Driven Train w/ Shane
Pruitt Band, Danielle Howle and Cary Ann Hearts, $12, 10 p.m.; Sat: Cory Chisel w/ Sadler Vaden, $8, 5-9 p.m., Snake Oil Medicine Show w/ Mad Tea Party, $10, 10 p.m.; Mon: The Congress, Free, 9 p.m.; Tues: Come On Go With Us Glossary w/ Megan Jean, $8, 9 p.m.; Wed: Daryl Hance of Mofro, Free, 5-9 p.m., Juke Joint Duo, $8, 9 p.m.; Thurs: Alex B. w/ Pericles and Nostalgia, 9 p.m. RED DRUM GASTROPUB: 803 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 849-0313. Wed: Triple Lindy, 9 p.m. RED’S ICE HOUSE: 98 Church St., Mount Pleasant, 388-0003. Tonight: Two Three Ways; Mon: Dave Landeo; Tue: Hank and Greg. RITA’S: 2 Center St., Folly Beach. 6335330. Fri: Sara Smile; Sat: Woodrum & Worley. THE ROCK LOUNGE: 1662 Savannah Hwy. 225-2200. Fri: Big Hit and Baby Kit, 8 p.m.; Sat: ‘MMA Fundraiser’ w/ Medusa Stone, 8 p.m. SAND DOLLAR: 7 Center St., Folly Beach. 588-9498. Fri-Sat: Johnny Mac and Booty Ranch. SEEL’S OFF THE HOOK: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island, 883-5030: Tonight: The Bushels, 9 p.m.; Fri and Sat: DJ C.Nile, 10 p.m. SEE WEE: 4808 Hwy. 17 N, Awendaw. 928-3609. Sat: Shag Music w/ DJ Finger Snap, 6-9 p.m. SOCIAL WINE BAR: 188 East Bay St. 577-5665. Tonight: DJ Danny Seltzer; Fri: DJ Belk; Sat: DJ Kurfu. SPANKY BOTTOMS: 570 College Park Rd. 553-0834. Fri-Sat and Wed: Karaoke w/Debbie Prine, 8 p.m. SUNFIRE GRILL & BISTRO: 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 766-0223. Tonight: Calvin Taylor, 6-9 p.m.; Fri: Susie Summers and Al, 6-9 p.m.; Sun: Trivia, 8-10 p.m.; Mon: Singer and Songwriter Night, 8 p.m.; Thurs: Calvin Taylor, 6 p.m. THE SWAMP FOX AT THE FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: 387 King St. 724-8888. Fri-Sat: Pianist Bill Howland 6-9 p.m. THIRSTY TURTLE II: 1158 College Park Rd., Summerville. 851-9828. Sun: Randy Pender or Mike Pifer, 8 p.m.-midnight; Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: Karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tue: Shane Clark or Mike Pifer. THROUGHBRED CLUB AT CHARLESTON PLACE: 224 King St. 722-4900. Today-Sat: Live piano, 1-11 p.m. Sun: Live piano, 5-10 p.m.; Mon-Wed: Live piano, 5-11 p.m. THE TIN ROOF: 1117 Magnolia Rd. 282-8988. Fri: Israel Darling, 9 p.m.; Sat: Hellblinki Sextet, 9 p.m.; Mon: Dim Peepers w/ The Royal Tinfoil, 6 p.m.; Thurs: Efren, 9 p.m.
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Deanna Bowdish
art for charity:
A pop-up gallery featuring work from South Carolina artists, with the proceeds benefiting eight local charities BY DENISE K. JAMES
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round Charleston, if you have a stroke of genius, you pretty much can make it materialize. Michael Mitchell, a native of Johns Island who decided to move back home after several years, has developed an inspiring way to help charities on a local and national level. His monthlong event, Art for Charity, starts today. Stop by the 438 King Street gallery to see interesting work from artists that Mitchell hand-selected himself. The proceeds from art purchases will benefit eight charities. “For locals, the artwork will be a refreshing mix,” says Mitchell. “All of the artists are South Carolinians, but none have previously shown in Charleston.” Mitchell, who spent nine years in Columbia and then three in Manhattan, now brings his passion for design and art back to Charles-
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John K. Crum tried to pair each artist’s style with a corresponding charity. For example, Terry Brensaid yes, I started driving ton. “I realized that I love nan’s work is mostly marine around and looking for artCharleston, and I rediscovered my appreciation for the ists. I would just go on these life, and I paired him with city. I came up with this idea weekend excursions and look the (S.C.) Aquarium.” The pop-up gallery for the (Art for Charity) when I had for good art!” event at 438 King will be been to an art show the week There are more than 20 artists involved in the event. open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. every before. Doing charity work “There is no one showing in day. Patrons can come inhas always been important to me. I called several orga- that gallery that I would not side, view the art and purchase their favorites, or they hang on my wall at home,” nizations and asked if they may simply donate to the says Mitchell. “I also really would participate. As they
charities. “You can donate to the charity you choose, of course,” says Mitchell. “You don’t have to buy the art, but I’m guessing that everyone who walks in will see something that they love.” Brennan, one of the artists showing, has been a professional artist for about eight years. His recent pieces made from “found” objects
are a new adventure. “The art I’ve been doing lately is sort of my new style,” says Brennan. “I’ve drawn and painted all my life, but this is three-dimensional stuff. I’ve been doing these pieces for a little over a year, so it’s still fresh and exciting for me. I’ve been looking around and Please see CHARITY, Page 19F
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fashioning random objects into sea creatures. I’ve made other ones, too, but I really think the marine life resonates with people. Everyone identifies with it, from kids to critics. I also think it gets across some other ideas, such as the importance of recycling to our ecosystem.” Mitchell discovered Brennan through his work in a gallery in Beaufort and asked him to join the event. “He asked me to participate, and I’m excited about the comments and feedback,” says Brennan. “I’ll be the featured artist for the aquarium’s reception. I also plan to be in the gallery, making art out of items that people bring in. I don’t know if I’ll have time to actually assemble everything, but I’ll be doing some painting.” Joe Byrne, another participating artist, concentrates on showing realistic objects in an abstract way. “I grew up in Brooklyn, where I was always around industry, and I’m still influenced by it,” explains Byrne. “I enjoy finding one area of an object, a part that speaks for the whole. I really try to wed expressionism and realism in my work.” Byrne is also glad to help out with an event that combines art with charity. “I’m all for this event—it’s a great cause,” he says. “I’ve done art for benefits in Columbia before, such as for AIDS benefits.” Elena Madden is another artist who is excited about creating for a good cause. “I’m very impressed and excited to be included,” she says. “I’ve been working on a few new pieces for this show, and I’m really enthusiastic about it. It’s a brilliant event, and it’s a great way to help the community.” Madden, who grew up in Columbia, finds inspiration in the coastal waters. “I basically paint reflections in the water,” she explains. “It’s whatever the sky or the surroundings look like. It’s basically the world turned upside-down — very abstract.
WHAT: Art For Charity WHEN: 10-6 p.m. daily today through June 13 WHERE: 438 King Street MORE INFO: www.artforcharityblog.com RECEPTIONS: Ronald McDonald House (May 20), MUSC Children’s Hospital (May 21), Charleston Breast Cancer ( May 27), MUSC Hollings Cancer Center (May 28), American Red Cross (May 29), Roper St. Frances Ryan White Program (June 4), Habitat for Humanity (June 10) and SC Aquarium (June 11). NORE: All charity receptions start at 5:30 p.m., $10 suggested donation at the door.
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works with the Charleston Breast Center, is also happy that Art for Charity will help the cause. “We’re an organization that provides women with breast health services,” says Claborn. “We’re very patientfocused, and we want these ity. The program coordinates women to have the best care And it always changes, along cater the receptions. A $10 medical care and supportive possible. I think Art for with the sky, the weather, the donation at the door is sugservices for HIV-positive pa- Charity is a great idea for gested. seasons.” tients in the area. “These receptions will be Each of the eight charities, local nonprofits like us. And “We’re very excited about along with their correspond- a lot of fun, and every night for this to be the first anwill be different,” says Mitch- the event and about educating artists, will be honored nual event, it’s really coming the public about HIV,” ell. “They aren’t black-tie with a reception inside the ing together!” says Redman. “Our program formal, but creative attire is Art for Charity gallery. There are also national could use the assistance — a charities participating, such The receptions will be held encouraged.” lot of HIV patients are on a Ashley Redman, who’s in Thursday, Friday and Saturas the Ronald McDonald wait list right now. It’s an im- House. Barbara Bond of charge of the Ryan White day nights throughout the mediate need, and we know month. Notable restaurants Program at Roper Hospital, the Lowcountry branch this is an amazing opportuis looking forward to the in the Lowcountry, such as says that no donation is too nity for us.” chance to educate the comHalls Chophouse, Social small. Lindsey Claborn, who munity during Art for Charand Jasmine Porch, will “We provide a warm wel-
come and a place for families to support each other while their children receive medical attention,” she explains. “It’s a 28-bed facility here, and the funding comes from donors’ generosity and events like this one! It takes all kinds of people and all levels of giving to make it happen.” “The reason for Art for Charity is so that everyone involved can feel good,” says Mitchell. “It’s good for the charities, for the artists and for our community. The energy surrounding the project has been wonderful.” You can learn more about each artist, the benefiting charities and receptions by visiting www.artforcharityblog.com.
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‘Do the Charleston’ Organizers aim for locals to experience the city in a new way
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Charleston,” which aims to promote local businesses, enhance community bonding and promote alternate ark your calendars, transportation awareness. Charleston. Plus, it sounds like a whole On Sunday, a lot of fun. “An event like large section of ‘Do the Charleston’ gives King Street will be closed residents the chance to truly to cars for “Do the Charles- explore and wander doorton,” a community, famto-door on King Street withily-friendly and pedestrian- out worrying about moving oriented streetscape festival cars and people darting in from noon-5 p.m. and out of parking spaces. It Co-organizers Kristin lets us slow down and enjoy Walker, Jamie Price, Cethe beauty, food and retail leste Fortier, Tom Bradford, of one of Charleston’s most Bradford Rickenbacker, famous streets. It also allows Sean Hughes and others residents to enjoy alternative talked for months about modes of transportation and the need for a local event recreation while enjoying allowing Charlestonians to the rare treat of an outdoor see their city in a different brunch or early dinner,” says way. The result was “Do the Hughes. BY KAREN BRIGGS
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Yes, you heard right. The event has, through many negotiations with the city, garnered a one-day approval for outdoor dining on the closed-off section of King from Calhoun to Queen streets. Eateries will be allowed to bring tables and chairs into the unoccupied parking spots for springtime brunches and early dinners while shoppers, families and others take in the event. Restaurant tents and street food will be provided in areas of Lower King that aren’t as populated with brick-andmortar eateries. For those less interested in dining, a slew of European street fair-inspired entertainment will be provided. Jugglers, caricature artists,
stilt walkers, unicycle balloon artists, a variety of jazz groups, choirs and more will take turns performing on the street and on a large stage at Market and King. Lowcountry children from area schools and art companies also will show off their talents. The festivities won’t stop there. Participating restaurants and retailers, many of whom are breaking operating hours to open on Sunday for the event, will compete for the best use of their parking spots, outdoor dining arrangements and window displays. For Price and other organizers, “Do the Charleston” isn’t just about a love of community, but a real
WHAT: “Do the Charleston,” where cars will not be allowed on King Street. WHEN: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Streets will be closed from 107 for event preparation and cleanup. WHERE: King Street from Calhoun to Queen streets. INFORMATION: For parking, alternative travel and festival information visit: www.dothecharleston.com.
push to support local business. “I’ve always felt that Charleston is a unique city, a very European-type city. I live here because I fell in love with it … but we’re all having a tough time in this economy. If we can get people downtown it will help the merchants. It’s about community and what we can do for the businesses that are here. I’m big on small businesses and giving them all the help we can,” says Price. While attendees won’t be allowed to bike on King Street during the event (it’s pedestrian only) there will be a series of bicycle corrals provided and watched over by the Holy City Bike Coop. These will be in the King
Street parking lot just south of Burns Alley, and on Liberty and Clifford streets. Those really bummed about not being able to pedal the event are invited to participate in Charleston Moves’ (a participating nonprofit organization) Battery2Beach group bike ride at 10 a.m. that day. Bikers will meet at the Folly Beach Riverfront Park and on the Isle of Palms, riding to The Battery at 11:30 a.m. Cyclists then will converge at Vickery’s downtown outdoor patio to mingle and participate in “Do the Charleston.” For a full listing of information, alternative transportation options, parking locales and more, visit www. dothecharleston.com.
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“It’s an important day that won’t sink in for me until I’m actually there. I grew up hiding who I was, and when I moved here, I never thought I could truly be myself, until I came to the College of Charleston,” Joe Quinn.
Gay pride parade and celebration evidence of growth, diversity BY SAMANTHA TEST AND MARCUS AMAKER The Post and Courier
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IF YOU GO WHAT: Charleston’s First Gay March for Equal Rights from Park Circle, North Charleston WHEN: Saturday. 10 a.m. (line up at Park Circle). 11 a.m. (Parade starts). noon-5 p.m. - Rally at Riverfront Park, featuring entertainment. COST: free INFO: www.charlestonpride.org
very gay citizen in the state of South Carolina goes to work each morning knowing that he or she could be fired simply because of who they are — and that it would be perfectly legal,” said Lynn Dugan, chair of the Charleston Pride Organization and founder/organizer of Saturday’s Pride Parade, rally and after-party. “And we all know that South Carolina has a constitutional amendment denying our right to marry,” she said. Strong words from Dugan, whose event on Saturday is the first of its kind in Charleston. The Charleston Pride Parade and Celebration will take place in North Charleston. The parade will line up at Park Circle and weave its way to Riverfront Park, where a rally will kick off and be followed by the Official Pride Party later that evening. “I decided a few years ago that it was unacceptable to have to leave town to celebrate who we are,” she said. “This is not just a ‘gay’ event. This is much like a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, where everyone is Irish for one day!” she said. She says everyone, gay or straight, is welcome to this family friendly event. She hopes attendees walk away with a sense of pride and an even stronger sense of community. The theme, “It’s Time to Bridge the Gap,” embodies the spirit of Pride events since they started more than 40 years ago. These events serve as an effort to connect the gay and straight communities through under-
standing and awareness. College of Charleston student Joe Quinn knows a thing about rallying people for the cause. Quinn, also the public relations and marketing director for VENT magazine, organized the Lady Gaga dance party in Marion Square and was heavily involved in the silent “anti-protest” against Westboro Baptist Church in March. Quinn sees the Pride Parade as evidence of positive growth toward the acceptance of Charleston’s gay community. “It’s an important day that won’t sink in for me until I’m actually there. I grew up hiding who I was, and when I moved here, I never thought I could truly be myself, until I came to the College of Charleston,” he said. “This festival for me marks our changing culture, especially in Charleston. When most people think of Charleston or South Carolina they associate it with it being a conservative area or a red state. But now, especially with the younger age group in Charleston, we are more generally accepting and open to new ideas. It’s part of our culture now, and it’s here to stay.” Dugan is well-aware of the impact events like this could have on the city. “Our community members are Charleston’s teachers, soldiers, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters. Increasing public awareness and letting the rest of the Charleston population know who we are is critical. This has been the driving force in our passion to bring the Pride Parade and Celebration to the Charleston area,” she said.
A different perspective
An event like this gives pause to those in the Lowcountry who may not see things exactly
as Quinn and Dugan do. North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey turned a lot of heads when it was announced that he will be serving as grand marshal of the parade. His participation was one of the biggest reasons that people are paying attention. “This is not in any way saying that I am supportive of their lifestyle,” he told The Post in Courier in February. Daniel Bein, local blogger for The Left Conservative (http://leftconservativeblog. blogspot.com), admits that he sees things a little differently. “Personally, I’m not a big joiner and don’t always understand the need for people to hold events to express pride in who they are. But I’m also a straight, white male living in the United States. Not exactly someone who has to deal with being stereotyped and victimized by those in power. So I think my perspective is a bit different,” he said. He added, “I think it is necessary to speak out against hatred and bigotry. I mean, there wouldn’t be gay pride festivals if being gay weren’t a ‘controversial’ thing. I’m not sure if gay pride festivals have a positive affect on policymakers in South Carolina, or those who already have a problem with gays and lesbians — it may just fuel their anger/resolve — but I’m sure it engenders a sense of solidarity among the gay community.”
The day’s event’s
The parade will start at 11 a.m. More than 30 groups and several floats will accompany Summey on the way. Following the parade will be the Rally Celebration noon-5 p.m. with emcees “2 Girls & a Guy” from radio station 95SX. Featured
speakers include Keith Riddle, president of the South Carolina Stonewall Democrats; Elke Kennedy, founder of Sean’s Last Wish; and Susan Dunn and Victoria Middleton of the ACLU. Further entertainment will come from crowdpleasers Elaine Townsend, A Fragile Tomorrow, Danielle Howle, Jamison Alley, the Dirty Martinis, Celina Drake and DJ Kim Q. There will also be various food and merchandise vendors. Wrapping up the night will be the official pride party, “Fabulas,” at The Citadel’s Johnson Hagood Stadium starting at 8:30 p.m. Keeping the party going will be Randy Jones of The Village People, Jipsta aka Nasty Boy, GMG female rap sensation, Red Hot Rebelettes burlesque group, DJ Trev and Mr. and Ms. S.C. Pride.
About Charleston Pride
Last year marked the inaugural year of Charleston Pride Organization Inc. It was founded to reach out and to be a catalyst for full acceptance and equal rights to the gay community. Dugan and a team of 15 then started working on the organization’s first major event. “‘Team Pride,’ a group of 15 men and women, came on board at the end of November and have done the work in six months that normally takes one year. Without their passion and commitment, none of this would have happened,” she said. Dugan hopes the event only grows bigger, along with awareness. “It’s so that our community can feel the respect and dignity it deserves and allow our young people to come out with joy instead of fear and hatred,” she said.
The cowboy comes to town: Randy Jones of The Village People to perform for Pride Fest BY ELIZABETH BOWERS
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N RESOURCES GAY CHARLESTON ONLINE: www.gaycharlestononline.com CHARLESTON SOCIAL CLUB: www.CharlestonSocialClub.webs.com ALLIANCE FOR FULL ACCEPTANCE: www.AFFA-SC.org WE ARE FAMILY: www.waf.org
AFTER PARTY Head to the “Fabulus” after party, featuring Randy Jones of the Village People, from 5-9 p.m. at The Citadel, 171 Moultrie St. Tickets are $10 at the door, $30 for VIP. There will be a cash bar.
o, his favorite letters aren’t Y, M, C and A. They’re R, A, I, N, B, O and W. Randy Jones, the original cowboy and founding member of the Village People, is headed to Charleston’s first pride festival this weekend. When asked how many pride parades he’s been to in his life, Jones replied, laughing, “Most of them. I am a judge for the Pride March in New York every year.” Since joining up with a police officer, Native American, biker, G.I., and construction worker in the 1970s, Jones has sold more than 100 million units with the group and in his solo career. He’s been in countless musicals in New York and elsewhere.
He headlines parties and events. “I lead a wonderfully exciting life and have terrific friends,” he says, “My brand is fun and enthusiasm. That’s my whole life.” Jones was in town last year for a private party. “I try to get back to the South every six weeks. I’m from Raleigh and wear boots and jeans. I was already the cowboy when the Village People found me. I can’t be anything but the cowboy. In fact, Entertainment Weekly just named me one of the most influential pop cowboy icons of all time, along with Roy Rogers, Clint Eastwood, John Wayne and the Lone
Ranger.” Lawson Roberts, president of White Tuxedo Productions and official event producer for Charleston’s pride events, is excited for Jones to come back to the Lowcountry. “Randy Jones is just the consummate performer and brings the energy of New York City wherever he goes. He brings experience of performing at places like Studio 54 to the stage. The leaps and bounds that gay rights have made over the years are impeccable,” he said. Jones is performing at Saturday night’s
“Fabulas” Pride Party. He’ll belt out pride anthems such as “In the Navy” and “Macho Man.” Held at Johnson Hagood Stadium, the party also will feature DJ Trev, the Red Hot Rebelettes and GMG Rappers. “Fabulas” is being promoted as the “biggest pride event in Charleston” and the “party of the year.” “I think the whole point of a pride festival is to garner positive community awareness,” Jones said. “What I’ve found works in other areas is trying to communicate and demonstrate how widespread the gay community is. It’s as varied and colorful as the community at large. “They’re everywhere: They fix your hair and toilet. They decorate your home, but they also build it. Just look at the Village People! The construction worker!”
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Small plates spread on a big canvas
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Paul’z felt like a restaurant designed by a focus group. It took on the mantle of Spain and offered tapas, small plates traditionally sampled on the way to dinner, and made them the meal. It co-opted the bull as a logo and crafted one more Ferdinand than Osborne. It hugged the coast of its culinary inspiration and positioned a cozy riad (privacy area) in muted reds and honeyed yellows complete with sofas, ottomans, pillows and soft fabric drapery. It repurposed doors with intricate carvings, recessing their surface so that their artistry can be seen and enjoyed. And like the ancient Moors, who looked to harmonize man with
the natural world, they added willows, reeds, plants, tea lights and votives. They built arches over their doorways. They applied “Venetian plaster” to the walls, faux painting to the bar and glazing to the trim work. They created texture, depth and mood. And when they were done, they added flatscreen TVs. And sushi. And Buddha. They went shopping at World Market and came home with a tableau that works. They hired Budd Huber to oversee their program of mixology, and he created a jewel of a back bar. An alchemist’s dream of infused vodka with cucumber, citrus limoncello tempered by vanilla, tequila infused with orange, vanilla and pineapple, and Charleston Tea Plantation Tea steeping in vodka with Please see J. PAUL’Z, Page 23F
restaurant review CUISINE: Global small plates and sushi CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite; Night Out PHONE: 795-6995 LOCATION: 1739 Maybank Highway, James Island FOOD: ★★★ ATMOSPHERE: ★★★½ SERVICE: ★★★ PRICE: $-$$ COSTS: Small plates $6-$15, sushi menu $4-$12, sides $4, soups $3-$5, daily specials MP, lunch salads $6-$10, lunch sandwiches $8-$9, lunch entrees $8-market price. VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Yes
BAR: Full-service bar, happy hour, infused drinks, specialty Martinis and cocktail menu. HOURS: Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., happy hour 4:30-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, dinner service 5-10 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 5-11 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, bar until 2 a.m., closed Sunday. DECIBEL LEVEL: Varies, live music. PARKING: Shopping center lot. OTHER: Gift cards, catering, private events, Ladies Night, SIN, 25 percent off sushi Thursday nights. Live music Friday and Saturday nights; outdoor patio. ONLINE: Twitter, Facebook, info@ jpaulz.com, www.jpaulz.com.
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Charm of the Chicken extends to West Ashley BY JACK HUNTER
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he Kickin’ Chicken in West Ashley is a great place for all things chicken (and then some), much like their downtown, Mount Pleasant, James Island and Summerville locations. It’s also one heck of a bar. With the possible exception of Summerville, The Kickin’ Chicken on Sam Rittenberg is perhaps the most spacious. Like all of the locations, however, this is a community hub where folks can enjoy a happy hour, wind down after work or enjoy a late night party on the weekend. The restaurant/bar accommodates its customers well with quality service and an enticing environment, where a relaxed and casual experience is key. Like sports? Kickin’ Chicken in West Ashley has you covered. Like a cold beer on a warm May afternoon outdoors? The patio at Kickin’ Chicken West Ashley might be even more popular than the inside.
if you go WHAT: The Kickin’ Chicken West Ashley WHERE: 1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. PHONE: 766-5292 HAPPY HOUR: 4-7 p.m. weekdays WEBSITE: www.thekickin chicken.com.
Launched by University of South Carolina classmates Chip Roberts and Bobby Perry in 1997, the Kickin’ Chicken franchise has grown by leaps and bounds for more than a decade, with its reputation for good food in a festive atmosphere catching on with each new location. The Kickin’ Chicken in West Ashley is no exception. The establishment lives up to the reputation of the others that share its name, yet it’s still uniquely West Ashley, which is part of its charm and, no doubt, a significant reason for its success.
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local mint. The martinis trump the dessert menu, and sangria gets “punched” up with quality ingredients and seasonal fruits. Gone are the chicken and waffles and fried avocado of J. Paul’z maiden menu. Rockin’ the house are small plates of braised short ribs ($14) tendered on goat cheese-flavored mashed potatoes with spinach topped with gremolata; filet mignon ($15) braced by garlic seasoned haricots verts and Gorgonzola butter. And just like building a restaurant by a focus group, well, they made a menu listening to Alice’s Restaurant. You can get almost anything you want: charcuterie and cheese ($12) to enjoy with your wine; a trio of sliders ($11) with rustic chips for your beer. Hummus, tapenade, baba ghanoush, crudites and grilled garlic bread before your flatbread pizzas ($12), macaroni and cheese ($6)
for your little ones. The pasta ($11, $12) sauces are light, and shrimp and grits ($12) get tweaked just enough with Gouda and smoked tomatoes in the sauce to make it a signature dish. The dips were weak and the charcuterie plate of cheese and salume pales in comparison to what our local chefs are doing these days with pig and salt and time. The sushi menu is united by cream cheese, an ingredient overused on the menu. Purists will find sashimi ($6/4 pieces) of tuna, eel or salmon. Nigiri ($4/2 pieces) fingers of tuna, eel, salmon, crab or shrimp over rice lacked the lick of sweet and promise of tart that sushi (rice) delivers. Toasted sesame seeds elevate many of the dishes, and the portions lend themselves to tablesharing. A daily special of a soft crab ($14) dusted with cornmeal was so fresh sea-
water leached from its lump meat. It was served with grits and surrounded by a succotash of corn, turnips, red beats, edamame and onions. The red beet overpowered this Native American dish, and the key lime glaze had little lime flavor, but that soft crab was first rate. Executive chef Tracy D. Little has taken over the kitchen. Previous chef Daniel Caruso is up north with the folks at Wegman’s. Little is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University (Charlotte) and worked at the Mustard Seed and with chef Fred Neuville at the Fat Hen. Her classic culinary education shows in her recipes and plate presentations. J. Paul’z may shuffle ingredients and mix culinary metaphors, but it is straight-forward when it comes to managing a place to have fun. Think of this place as a restau-lounge or a lounge-arant. Prepare to micro-dine and enjoy.
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Mark your calendars for second annual Big Chef/Little Chef fundraiser in June L
ouie’s Kids is preparing for the second annual Big Chef/Little Chef event June 17. Charleston’s top chefs partner with “little chefs” who are participating in Louie’s Kids programs. The event is presented a la Iron Chef-format and begins at 6:30 p.m. at Lowndes Grove Plantation. Live music by Hank Futch of the Blue Dogs and celebrity chef Marvin Woods along with Biggest Losers Heba Salama and Ed Brantley will judge their handiwork. For more information, visit www.louieskids.org.
Pack a King Street pita pocket Eat A Pita opens today at 370 King St. The restaurant’s famous gyros, along with salads and vegetarian options, are on the menu for your healthy eating. Open daily 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. For more, call 789-4233 or visit eatapitausa.com.
Ted’s branches out to IOP
colo, offers Ted’s Picnic in a Box order. Ted’s is at 334 East Bay St., 577-0094. Visit www.tedsbutcherblock.com.
Landing changes owners, name
Louis Yuhasz of Sullivan’s Island runs a nonprofit organization called Louie’s Kids that raises money to send overweight kids to summer camp. The organization’s Big Chef/Little Chef event is June 17.
Dianne and Cecil Crowley (Red’s Ice House, Wild Wing Cafe) are taking over the landing’s lease and changing the name to Light- of Kansas City, Mo., has been named the Internahouse on the Creek. tional Culinary School at Trip Advisor picks The Art Institute of Charleston’s Best Teen Chef 2010. Charleston Nolan is a senior at Broadmoor Technical Center. Trip Advisor has anLiggett will receive a $3,000 nounced the “2010 Traveltuition scholarship to attend ers Choice Awards” and The International Culinary Charleston ranks No. 3 for food and wine and No. 4 for School at The Art Institute of Charleston. culture and sightseeing.
Local chef heads James Island gets to NYC dinner Palmetto Ale Chef Ken Vedrinski, head James Island will soon be home to a neighborhood ale house. Palmetto Ale House is scheduled to open Saturday at 951 Folly Rd. The restaurant will be serving appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and varied entrees. For more, call 277-2431. www.palmettoalehouse. com.
Ted’s Butcherblock is now open at the Isle of Palms Marina. Known as Ted’s Dockside, the restaurant is serving lunch and picnic And the teen chef fare with breakfast coming 2010 winner is … soon. Beating out seven other Also, downtown Ted’s, just in time for Spoleto and Pic- competitors, Nolan Liggett
chef and owner of Trattoria Lucca and semifinalist for this year’s James Beard Awards, will participate in a Regional Stars Dinner at the James Beard House on May 22.
Feed the Need continues in area Hunger does not go away with sunshine. Area chefs continue to take up the cause of feeding those in need. This month’s providers are: May 3: Tristan at Crisis
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Ministries May 12: Basil/ Chai’s at Neighborhood House May 19: Wild Dunes at Meals on Wheels May 26: Charleston Grill at Tricounty Ministries
donated to CVL that day. Hall’s Chophouse is at 434 King St. To purchase tickets, go to www.letsdo lunchincharleston.com
Ted’s Butcherblock will offer a 4-course all-organic beer dinner at 7:30 p.m. May 20. The cost is $38. Reserve at 577-0094 or click www. tedsbutcherblock.com.
Hollywood have opened a second restaurant, the Jacksonboro Fish Camp, at 16804 Ace Basin Parkway
Fish Camp opens in Jacksonboro Craft beer dinner The owners of the Old Thursday at Ted’s Firehouse Restaurant in
Hall’s to donate to literacy group Hall’s Chophouse has chosen Charleston Volunteers for Literacy as the beneficiary of its “Let Do Lunch” event May 21. A prix fixe lunch will be served noon-1:30 p.m. In addition to the meal, the shops, showrooms, restaurants and hotels of King Street have donated special items to be raffled during the luncheon. All raffle proceeds will be
(U.S. Hwy. 17) in Jacksonboro. On the menu: simply prepared foods in a casual, coastal atmosphere. Both restaurants are open Tuesday-Saturday, with the Fish Camp serving lunch 11 a.m.2 p.m. and dinner 5-9 p.m. The Old Firehouse serves dinner only beginning at 5 p.m. For more information, Please see CHEW, Page 25F
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NIGHT LIFE From Page 17F
Bagels aren’t the only reason to visit shop
dozen is $12. Still, the title may be a misnomer. ’Cause The Bagel Shop boasts homemade ure, The Bagel Shop has salads, a deli counter and a bagels, and man, they’ve few specialty sandwiches, such as its killer cheese steak got ’em in abundance. ($7.75). The little joint on George That sandwich, for inStreet cranks out a dozen varieties of kettle-boiled and stance, throws down strips baked bagels: plain, egg, salt, of steak and Vidalia onions sesame, poppy seed, onion, onto a fresh sub roll, which is lathered up with a spemultigrain, pumpernickel, cial “wiz” sauce made from everything, multigrain everything and cinnamon rai- American cheese and heavy cream. It’s unbelievably rich sin. One costs $1.10, a halfdozen is $5.50 and a baker’s and cheesy, the whole thing
far from tidy, but instead delicious and messy. And of course, it’s tough to go wrong with tender, well-marbled proscuitto, particularly when it’s draped in brie cheese and set with balsamic honey vinaigrette on a baguette ($8.50). Same goes for a Caprese sandwich, in this case boosted with herb grilled portobello mushrooms and balsamic vinaigrette ($7.75). Or the Carolina BBQ sandwich ($7.50) with slow-roasted pork, coleslaw, caramelized
onions and a cheddar-jalapeno spread. All sandwiches also come with sweet, barely pickled pickles and a mix of crunchy, tasty bagel chips, a bright way for the shop to get more bang for its bagel. And certainly, the bagels can be dressed with an assortment of spreads (scallion, olive, sun-dried tomato, blueberry, etc.), The Bagel Shop’s expertise due to its New York founders, Octavio Valenzuela and Sinan Aktar.
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tonwineandfood.com. All applications must be postmarked by July 7. All faxed or e-mailed applications must be received by July 9. For more information, e-mail angel@charlestonwineandfood.com.
tion, call 853-1888.
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call 889-9512 for the Old Firehouse Restaurant or 893-3663 to contact the Fish Camp.
Pizzaria opens on Johns Island New Moon Pizzeria and Pub is now open at 2817 Maybank Highway, Johns Island. Hours are 5 p.m.midnight Monday-Thursday; 5 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday; and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. On the menu are pizza,
burgers, salads, appetizers, beer and wine. For information, call 7893803 or click www.newmoonpizza.com.
Wine + Food Festival charities The BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival is now accepting applications for the 2011 event from nonprofit organizations within the tri-county area that have a culinary connection or related projects and programs. Applications are available by e-mailing info@charles-
Il Cortile del Re ‘Doin’ Charleston Kick up your heels and your appetite May 16 at Il Cortile Del Re at 193 King St. They will open at noon in order to participate in “Doin” the Charleston Day events. For more informa-
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WHAT: The Bagel Shop ADDRESS: 41 George St. PHONE: 297-8685 HOURS: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayFriday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
Rivers Deli puts on final touches Rivers Deli is putting the final touches to its operation and plans to open in late May. Owners Donny and Joseph Frazzitta plan a New Yorkstyle deli at 1190 Clements Ferry Rd. They will serve breakfast, lunch and deli dinner 6 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information, www.riversdeli.com or 4712930. – Deirdre Schipani
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TOAST: 155 Meeting St. 5340043. Sat: Pianist Annie Boxell, 6-9 p.m. TOMMY CONDON’S: 160 Church St. 577-3818. Tonight-Sat: Steve Carroll and the Bograts; Wed, Sun: Fried Rainbow Trout. TRAYCE’S TOO NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE & PUB: 2578 Ashley River Rd. 556-2378. Tonight: Trivia; Mon: Open mic night; Tue: Karaoke. VILLAGE TAVERN: 1055 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. 884-6311. Tonight: The Future Now w/ Liquid Limbs and Vegan Coke, 9 p.m.; Fri: Fallen Kings w/ County Line Strangers, 9 p.m.; Sat: Graveyard Boulevard, 9 p.m. WET WILLIE’S: 209 East Bay St. 853-5650. Mon: Metal Mondays. WILD WING DOWNTOWN: 6 N. Market St. 722-9464. Tonight: DJ Party; Fri: Mr. Fernando; Sat: Gary Pfaff and The Heartwells; Sun: Plane Jane; Mon: Rotie Acoustic; Tues: Trivia; Wed: Diesel Brothers;
Thurs: DJ Dance Party. WILD WING MOUNT PLEASANT: 664 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. 971-9464. Tonight: Plane Jane; Fri: Matt Mackelkan; Sat: Plainfield Project; Sun: Party on the Patio w/ David Dunning; Tues: Trivia; Thurs: Plan Jane. WILD WING NORTH CHARLESTON: 7618 Rivers Ave., North Charleston. 818-9464. Tonight: Ed Miller Karaoke; Fri: Plane Jane; Sat: The Jamisun Group; Sun: Matt Jordan w/ Fred of Trickknee; Mon: Trivia; Tue: The Diesel Brothers; Wed: Rotie and Morgan of Soulfish; Thurs: Ed Miller Karaoke. THE WINDJAMMER: 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms. 8868596.Fri: Pat McGee Band w/ Shane Hines, $10-12, 9 p.m.; Sat: Playlist, $6, 9 p.m.; Sun: Jesse and the Trippers; Wed: Timmy Curran w/ Jesse Chong, $8-10, 5 p.m.; Thurs: Civil Twilight, $5, 9 p.m. WOLFTRACK BAR AND GRILL: 1807 Parsonage Rd. 763-0853. Fri: Head Rush; Sat: Bone Fish.
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Ocean Room makes the drive out to Kiawah worth it
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we have a very unique addition to the series. We will be featuring chefs from Holly Herrick’s “The Charleston Chefs Table” cookbook. Marc Collins, Fred Neuville, Eddie Moran, Holly Herrick and I will all cook our recipes out of the book. We also will be signing books during the reception at 6:30 p.m. at The Ocean Room. Q: How much of your food is local? A: About 80 percent of our menu is locally sourced. Every afternoon, we visit Sidi Limehouse at Rosebank Farms to get our eggs, fruits and vegetables. We also travel weekly to Barnwell to pick up our steers from MiBek Farms. Later, these steers are fabricated in our kitchen, giving us the opportunity
to cut custom steaks such as our 47-ounce Sanctuary Chop. Q: What is your favorite item on your menu right now? A: Believe it or not, it’s our pork-and-beans dish. First we take Keegan-Filion Farm’s porkbelly, and we braise it until it’s amazing tender, then crisp it up and top it with a soft-cooked egg with a runny center, wild ramp chowchow, spring
shelling beans, and finally we top it with grilled bread slathered with pork butter (inspired by my colleague, Craig Deihl). This dish is definitely fun to eat while being comforting to the soul at the same time. Q: What do you offer that makes it “worth the drive?” A: “Dining at Dusk” is a new offering we are running to allow guests to enjoy a three-course tasting menu while enjoying our amazing
view of the ocean during our beautiful Atlantic sunset. This can all be enjoyed for only $49 from TuesdayThursday 6-7 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 5:30-6:30 p.m. Q: Where do you go for “guilty pleasure” food? A: I am a big fan of “JI Pizza,” which offers amazing giant pizzas and an eggplant parmesan sub that will paralyze your taste buds. I am also a big fan of “mama’s special soup” at Santi’s.
if you go WHAT: The Ocean Room WHERE: One Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island PHONE: 800-576-1570 WEBSITE: www.kiawahresort.com
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exercises that really challenge the endurance of these young chefs. This class also is great because all aspects of compehef Nathan Thurston tition such as speed, sanitaof The Ocean Room is a tion, technique and creativity graduate of Johnson & Wales are exposed. University. He has degrees in Q: Do you have any upculinary arts and business. coming projects that you are Thurston has been with The excited about? Sanctuary since it opened in A: I plan to add a more 2004. features to my blog, www. Q: You teach Contemponathanthurston.com. Right rary Culinary Competinow, it is composed of stotion at The Art Institute of ries, techniques and the Charleston. Can you tell explorations of The Ocean me a little bit about what Room kitchen staff. This this means? Is this an “Iron year, we hope to add more Chef” kind of thing? features such as video casts A: Contemporary Culiand demonstrations on adnary Competition gives our vanced culinary technique. students the opportunity to Q: Who do you plan to learn their culinary strengths invite for your next “Guest and weaknesses. There are a Chef Dinner?” couple of “Iron Chef”-style A: On Thursday, May 27,
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Make Thyme for Richie Murray at Sullivan’s Island restaurant
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he weather over the weekend was so gorgeous, I decided to take the drive out to Sullivan’s Island. If you’ve never visited High Thyme on Center Street, I suggest giving it a try soon. The upscale but laid-back atmosphere is perfect for a dinner date, or just afternoon cocktails in the beach breeze. Bartender Richie Murray is fun to hang out with, no matter what time of day you stop by.
Q: How long have you worked at High Thyme? A: About five years. The place has been open going on seven years.
Q: What’s your bartending background? A: I started bar backing at the Market Street Mill (which is now Bubba Gump’s). I’ve also bartended at Wild Wing downtown and a place called Backstage Deli.
Q: What’s the best thing about working on Sullivan’s? A: The beach. And the people. I see the same faces a lot, and they treat me like
if you go WHAT: High Thyme Cuisine WHERE: 2213 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island PHONE: 883-3536 WEB SITE: highthymecuisine.com
their own family. Q: What is High Thyme’s best menu item? A: We actually have a brand-new menu as of Friday. I just tried our panseared pork medallions over the weekend, and it was the best thing ever. Q: And what wines do you recommend? A: For reds, I would say the Cline Cashmere and the Casa Lapostolle. And for whites, I like Las Brisas and the Pine Ridge Cherin Blanc. All of these are sold by the glass, and they’re delicious for the money.
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High Thyme bartender Richie Murray also has worked at Wild Wing downtown and Backstage Deli.
have brunch. It’s awesome, and we play good music. Q: What’s a good beer to order? A: We just got a new beer called Orange Blossom Pilsner. It’s really good. Also, the Ballast Point Big Eye IPA. Q: What’s the grossest thing you get asked for? A: A cement mixer. It’s Bailey’s and lime juice. When the juice hits the cream, it makes it curdle. It’s horrible. People order it when their friends turn 21 as a gag shot.
Q: Where else in the Lowcountry do you go? A: Since I work here, I usuQ: What’s a drink you ally just go someplace on take pride in preparing? A: Margaritas — I make a Sullivan’s. But if I go elsewhere, I like the Pour House killer one, probably cause I drink them myseslf! And for on James Island to hear music. And downtown I like Cinco de Mayo I came up with a pineapple margarita. the Griffon. I thought it was good. Q: What is one thing Q: What are the specials? you’d change about Charleston nightlife? A: On Tuesdays, we do a A: I’d have the bars stay tapas menu and glasses of wine for $6. On Sundays, we open later!
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‘Reel Grits’
Gay film festival comes to the Olde North Charleston Picture House
“Rivers Wash Over Me,” directed by John Young, opens the Reel Grits Pride Fest in North Charleston. PROVIDED BY JAMES SEARS
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his weekend, The Greater Park Circle Film Society will present “Reel Grits Pride Fest,” the Lowcountry’s first gay film festival, at the Olde North Charleston Picture House. The two-day event will be Friday and Saturday and will coincide with the Gay Pride Parade and Celebration. Executive Director Dr. James Sears says the fest is a long-standing dream of fellow film society member and planner Sharen Mitchell. “The region is growing.”
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“Reel Grits” kicks off at 7 Friday night with “Rivers Wash Over Me,” a drama folWHAT: “Reel Grits Pride Fest.” lowing a black teenager from WHERE: The Olde North Charleston Picture House, Brooklyn struggling to ad4820 Jenkins Ave. in North Charleston’s Park Circle. just to life in rural Alabama. WHEN: 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m Saturday. Director John Young drew FOR MORE INFORMATION: parkcirclefilms.org or call inspiration for the film after 628-5534. hearing friends recall stories of segregation in small-town Sears said that the society says Mitchell, “It’s a new America. “While the main was most focused on “iden- character is gay,” says Young, time and a new day with tifying great films that people coming together to “it’s not exclusively about beare just now in the circuit. celebrate our diversity and ing gay. It’s about being difsimilarity in family, friend- These three were chosen as ferent and yearning to have they have the commonality someone reach out to you. ship and love.” of youth, but also diversity The film society chose It’s about trying to make a in terms of genre, message three award-winning feadifference and reach out to ture-length films of varying and insights that people may someone in need.” subject matter and type. The leave with. Our goal is not At 9 p.m., audiences will common theme of all three to push a particular position be drawn into the rocking or to have people think a works, is “Youth and Our world of director H.P. Mencertain way, but to give rec- doza’s “Fruit Fly,” a musical Future.” When choosing the films, ognition of great films.” comedy packing 19 hits into
an hour and a half. The story follows Bethesda, a Filipina artist who moves to a commune to work on her latest performance piece. Along the way, she gains an artistic family. Beyond sexual identity, Mendoza says that he wants people remember “the uncertainly of youth, what it’s like to be young and transition into adulthood.” The last film, “Itty Bitty ... Committee,” will be shown Saturday evening at 7. The comedy trails Anna, a mundane lesbian, who is inspired to explore her radical side after meeting a fiery Sadie. “Radicals are needed in every movement to push the
middle forward,” says director Jamie Babbitt. “What the radicals are saying today is what the middle will say tomorrow, and that’s why we need them.” The film won the Jury Prize at the South by Southwest Film Festival and was an official selection at the Berlin Film Festival. As the Park Circle theater can hold only 90 seated guests, it is recommended that audiences buy tickets in advance. The entire block is $12, or each showing may be purchased for $5. All tickets come with complimentary popcorn. Sears says about the film festival, “We’re really most interested in showing good films that you can’t see elsewhere.”
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box office top 10 Estimates as of May 10. 1. “Iron Man 2” .............................$133.6 million 2. “A Nightmare on Elm Street” .....$9.2 million 3. “How to Train Your Dragon”.......$6.8 million 4. “Date Night”.................................$5.3 million 5. “The Back-up Plan”..................... $4.3 million 6. “Furry Vengeance”.........................$4 million 7. “Clash of the Titans”....................$2.3 million 8. “Death at a Funeral”....................$2.1 million 9. “The Losers” .................................$1.8 million 10. “Babies”......................................$1.6 million – www.hollywood.com/boxoffice
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Let us entertain you.
Sundays in
‘Letters to Juliet’ a star-crossed stinker
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Amanda Seyfried travels to the city of Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet, where she is inspired to find a love story of her own. BY DAVID GERMAIN
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uliet might have swooned if she knew the gooey depths to which Hollywood would sink in her name to woo an audience. The doomed heroine of “Romeo and Juliet” is the nominal inspiration for “Letters to Juliet,” an unbearably predictable romance that would profane her name if it were not lifted a notch by the graceful, if inexplicable, presence of Vanessa Redgrave. The movie takes viewers on a road trip through the gorgeous Italian countryside, which at least makes it pretty to look at. But Amanda Seyfried and Redgrave are stranded along the romantic byways in a story so phony it feels more inspired by the works of William Shatner at his histrionic worst than by the works of William Shakespeare. Director Gary Winick (‘‘Bride Wars”) and screenwriter Jose Rivera (‘‘The Motorcycle Diaries”) start piling on contrivances almost from the outset as wannabe New York City journalist Sophie (Seyfried) heads off on a trip to Verona, where Romeo and Juliet’s tragic tale unfolded. It’s a pre-honeymoon trip with fiance Victor (Gael
movie review ★★ (of 5) DIRECTOR: Gary Winick. STARRING: Amanda Seyfried, Vanessa Redgrave, Gael Garcia Bernal, Franco Nero, Chris Egan. RATED: PG for brief rude behavior and sensual images, some language and incidental smoking. RUN TIME: 1 hour, 45 minutes. WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at www.charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion of the film. Garcia Bernal), who is opening a restaurant and wants only to check out wineries, cheesemakers and other culinary establishments to inspire his own business. Left on her own, Sophie stumbles onto a group that writes replies to lovelorn women from around the world who leave letters seeking advice from the fictional Juliet on a wall at Verona’s Casa di Giulietta. By a fluke, Sophie finds a half-century-old letter written by Claire, an Englishwoman who relates a tale of a broken love affair with the Italian man of her dreams. Sophie fires off a passionate response that prompts Claire (Redgrave), now widowed, to return to Verona in search of her long-lost Lorenzo. Along for the ride is her skeptical grandson Charlie (Christopher Egan), who
takes an immediate dislike to Sophie and this whole endeavor, so you know what that means: Sophie joins Claire and Charlie on a wherefore-art-thou-Lorenzo quest that takes them all over Italy, the perfect setting for a Manhattan romantic to question her feelings for her absentee fiance and wonder if studly Charlie might be one of those snooty Brits with a secret heart of gold. You know, like Colin Firth. You don’t need to write Juliet asking if Claire will find Lorenzo or who Sophie will marry. Every turn of “Letters to Juliet” is obvious and expected, even insufferable. The elegant Redgrave somehow floats above this mawkish mess and its sappy dialogue, even when she has to utter some of it herself. Next time, she should just write to “Dear Abby.”
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ART OF THE STEAL
*CITY ISLAND
FURRY VENGEANCE
PG-13
PG
★★
★★★★
★★★
This documentary follows the struggle for control of Dr. Albert C. Barnes’ multiple-billion dollar collection of modern and post-impressionist art.
A New York family goes to great lengths to avoid the truth about their dysfunctional lives.
NR
Terrace: Today: 2:45, 4:45, 7:10
In the Oregon wilderness, a real estate developer’s (Brendan Fraser) new housing subdivision faces protest from local woodland creatures who don’t want their homes disturbed.
Palmetto Grande: Today: 11:55, 2:10, 4:35, 7:50, 10:10
CLASH OF THE TITANS
★★½ PG-13
Cinebarre: Today: 10:40, 1:35, 4, 6:55, 9:35 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 10:40, 1:35, 4, 6:55, 9:35 Citadel 16: Today: 12:20, 2:20, 4:20, 6:50, 9 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 12:20, 2:20, 4:20, 6:50, 9 SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT James Island 8: Today: 4:15, 7:15, 9:25 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 4:15, 7:15 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 11:10, 1:20, 3:50, 7:05, 9:45 Mon-Thurs. May 20: 1:20, 3:50, 7:05, 9:45 Town’s Square: Today-Thurs. May 20: 1:40, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35
Perseus, mortal son of Zeus, sets out to defeat the underworld.
Cinebarre: Today: 10:50, 1:20, 4:30, 7:15, 9:45 Town’s Square: Today-Thurs. May 20: 2:10, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10
CLASH OF THE TITANS 3-D
★★½ PG-13
Citadel 16 3-D: Today: 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:10 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11:45, 2:10, 4:30, 6:50, 9:10 James Island 8: Today: 4:20, 7:05, 9:35 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 4:20, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. May 20: 4:15, 7:20, 9:50 AP PHOTO/FOCUS FEATURES
BABIES
★★★★½
DATE NIGHT
PG-13
PG-13
An adaptation of the book, this Swedish thriller focuses on a journalist and a young hacker.
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PG
This visually stunning film follows four babies around the worldfrom their first breathes to their first steps.
Terrace: Today: 3, 5, 7:20 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 1:35, 4:05, 7, 9:05
THE BACK-UP PLAN
★★
PG-13
After years of dating, Jennifer Lopez’s Zoe decides she’s sick of waiting for Mr. Right and decides to become a single mother. But the same day of Zoe’s appointment, faith steps in and she meet Stan, the man she’s been looking for all along
A bored married couple find adventure during a night out.
HOT TUB TIME MACHINE
★★½ R
Four men on vacation travel back to the ’80s via a hot tub.
Cinebarre: Today: 10:10, 1:30, 4:10, 7, 9:20 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 10:10, 1:30, 4:10, 7, 9:20 Citadel 16: Today: 2, 9:50 Town’s Square: Today-Thurs. May 20: 2:40, 5:20, 8, 10:25
DEATH AT A FUNERAL
★★
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON
R
Cinebarre: Today: 10:20, 1:10, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 10:20, 1:10, 4:50, 7:10, 9:25 Citadel 16: Today: 13: 2:20, 4:20, 7:30, 9:40 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 12:20, 2:20, 4:20, 7:30, 9:40 James Island 8: Tonight: 4:20, 9:35 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. May 20: 12:10, 2:25, 5:20, 7:55, 10:25 Town’s Square: Today-Thurs. May 20: 2:45, 4:15, 5:05, 6:35, 7:30, 9:50
THE BOUNTY HUNTER
FISH TANK
PG-13
PG-13
Gerard Butler and Jennifer Aniston star in this romantic comedy about a bounty hunter in search of his ex-wife.
Fifteen-year-old Mia is in a constant state of war with her family, but her secret love for hip-hop dancing gives her a creative outlet.
★½
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Cinebarre: Today: 10:30, 1:40, 4:20, 7:45, 9:35 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 10:30, 1:40, 4:20, 7:45, 10 James Island 8: Today-Thurs. May 20: 4:10, 7:20, 9:30 Citadel 16: Today: 1:50, 3:50, 5:50, 7:50, 9:50 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 1:50, 3:50, 9:35 Highway 21: Today: 9:55 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. May 20: 11:05, 1:25, 4:05, 7:10, 9:35 Town’s Square: Today-Thurs. May 20: 2:05, 4:30, 6:45, 9:25
Cinebarre: Today: 11, 1:50, 4:25, 7:20, 10:10 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11, 1:50, 4:25, 7:20, 10:10 Citadel 16: Today: 12:10, 4:35, 7, 9:20 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 12:10, 4:35, 7, 9:20 Highway 21: Today: 8:30 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 11:35, 2:05, 4:55, 7:35, 10:05 Mon-Thurs. May 20: 2:05, 4:55, 7:35, 10:05 Town’s Square: Today-Thurs. May 20: 1:50, 2:20, 4:50, 6:50, 7:20, 9:30, 10
★★½
Family secrets are exposed during a funeral in this comedy.
PG-13
A young Viking becomes the owner of a dragon.
Town’s Square: Today-Thurs. May 20: 3:05, 5:30, 8:10, 10:35
HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 3-D
★★½ PG-13
Cinemark Movies 8: Today: 4:50, 9:40 Fri-Sun: 10:40, 1:35, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Mon-Thurs. May 6: 1:35, 4:15, 6:45, 9:15 Citadel 16 IMAX 3-D: Today: 2, 4:20, 7, 9:25 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11:45, 2, 4:20, 7, 9:25 James Island 8: Tonight: 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 7:15 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. May 20: 11:15, 1:40 Town’s Square: Today-Thurs. May 20: 2:35, 5:15, 7:40, 10:05
★★★½
Town’s Square: Today: 6:50, 9:25
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KICK-A**
IRON MAN 2
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET
★★★★
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After confessing his identity, Tony Stark’s Iron Man comes under fire as the government demands that he hand over the Iron Man suit.
A high school student decides to become a real-life superhero.
In this remake of Wes Craven’s 1984 slasher film, Jackie Earle Haley plays iconic monster Freddy Krueger.
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PG-13
Cinebarre: Today: 12, 3:05, 6:30, 9:30 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 10:25, 1:25, 4:30, 7:30, 10:15 Citadel 16: Today: 12:10, 1:30, 2:05, 2:40, 4, 4:35, 5:15, 7, 7:25, 8, 9:30, 10:10 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11:30, 12:10, 1:30, 2:05, 2:40, 4, 4:35, 5:15, 7, 7:25, 8, 9:30, 10:15 Highway 21: Today-Thurs. May 20: 8:30 Hippodrome: Today: 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 Fri: 4:30, 7:10, 9:45, Sat-Sun: 1:45, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45, Mon-Thurs. May 20: 7:10, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today-Thurs. May 20: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30 Town’s Square: Today-Thurs. May 20: 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:30
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Cinebarre: Today: 10:15, 1, 4, 6:55, 9:40 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 10:15, 1, 4, 6:55, 9:40 Citadel 16: Today: 1:40, 3:40, 5:40, 7:40, 9:40 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11:40, 1:40, 3:40, 5:40, 7:40, 9:40 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 12, 2:15, 4:40, 7:45, 10:40 Mon-Thurs. May 20: 2:15, 4:40, 7:45, 10:40 Town’s Square: Today-Thurs. May 20: 2, 2:20, 4:25, 5, 7:15, 7:45, 9:45, 10:15
THE LAST SONG
★★★ PG
REPO MEN
★½
A rebellious girl finds love after she is sent to live with her father.
Citadel 16: Today 13: 1:50, 4, 7:20, 9:40 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11:35, 7:10 James Island 8: Today: 4:15, 705, 9:40 Palmetto Grande: Today: 11:25, 1:50, 4:40, 7:40, 10:15 Town’s Square: Today: 1:45, 4:10, 7, 9:40
IRON MAN 2 THE IMAX EXPERIENCE
★★★★ PG-13
Citadel 16 IMAX 3-D: Today 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Palmetto Grande: Today-Sun: 11, 11:30, 12:30, 1, 2, 2:30, 3:30, 4, 5, 5:30, 6:30, 7, 8, 8:30, 9:30, 10, 11 Mon-Thurs. May 20: 2, 2:30, 3:30, 4, 5, 5:30, 6:30, 7, 8, 8:30, 9:30, 10, 11
THE JONESES
★★ R
A picture-perfect family moves into an upscale community, integrating themselves into every aspect of the community until a tragedy forces them to reassess their priorities. Town’s Square: Today-Sun: 11:20, 1:50, 4:20, 7:20, 9:45 Mon-Thurs. May 20: 4:20, 7:20, 9:45
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In this 1984 remake, Jude Law repossess artificial organs from customers who can’t keep up with payments on replacement organs. Highway 21: Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11
*LETTERS TO JULIET
★★
*ROBIN HOOD N/A PG-13
PG
A long-lost letter to Juliet of of “Romeo and Juliet” is uncovered by an American woman (Amanda Seyfried) who answers it, setting off a romantic search through Italy for a missing lover.
Based on the Robin Hood legend, this version, directed by Ridley Scott, tells of archer (Russell Crowe) who battles Norman invaders to become the legendary hero known as Robin Hood. Cinebarre: Fri-Thurs. May 20: 12:15, 3:407, 10:05 Citadel 16: Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11:30, 12:15, 2:20, 3:15, 5:10, 7, 8, 9:50 Highway 21: Fri-Thurs. May 20: 8:30
Cinebarre: Fri-Thurs. May 20: 10:50, 1:20, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 Citadel 16: Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11:50, 2:10, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 Terrace: Fri-Thurs. May 20: 1:45, 4, 7:05, 9:15
THE RUNAWAYS
SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT
★★½ R
Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning star in this Joan Jett biopic.
THE LOSERS
Citadel 16: Fri-Thurs. May 20: 12, 2:15, 4:35, 7:20, 9:45
★★★
SHE’S OUT OF MY LEAGUE
R
★★
After being left for dead, an elite team of U.S. Special Forces target their would-be assassins.
R
An average-looking Joe meets the perfect woman, but his lack of confidence and his friends’ influence begin to pick away at the relationship.
Cinebarre: Today: 10:45, 1:45, 4:35, 7:25, 9:55 Citadel 16: Today: 1:40, 3:40, 5:40, 7:40, 9:40 James Island 8: Today: 7:10 Palmetto Grande: Today: 11:20, 1:55, 4:25, 6:50, 9:40 Town’s Square: Today: 2:25, 4:55, 7:50, 10:20 MCT
*JUST WRIGHT ★½ PG
WHY DID I GET MARRIED TOO?
OCEANS
★½
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PG-13
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A physical therapist, played by Queen Latifah, falls for the basketball player (Common) she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury.
Citadel 16: Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11:55, 2:50, 5, 7:20, 9:45
THEATERS
Highway 21: Today-Thurs. May 20: 10:40
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Four couples reunite for their annual vacation. Their intimate week in the Bahamas is disrupted by the arrival of an ex-husband determined to win back his recently remarried wife.
Pierce Brosnan narrates this Disney documentary.
Citadel 16: Today: 13: 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 Fri-Thurs. May 20: 11:30, 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30 Palmetto Grande: Today: 12:20, 2:35, 5:05, 7:15, 9:25
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Crossman mixes art and politics at Eye Level Art
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his past presidential election was not your typical “it doesn’t really matter to me who becomes president” scenario. It mattered to everyone: young, old, black, white, Republican, Democrat. There is no doubt that President Barack Obama’s election was a powerful and emotional one. Artist Fletcher Crossman has always created thoughtprovoking art inspired by his and others’ experiences of our political world. During the years that this British-born artist has lived in Charleston, he has often been viewed as someone
who isn’t shy about speaking his mind. Now, a few months prior to his leaving to begin another chapter in his life, Crossman presents an exhibit of things to ponder, including a cast of characters based on the headlines. “State of Shock” consists of a series of paintings designed to provoke political discussions. He’s expecting some controversial responses from viewers as some of the paintings include rather violent scenarios. “His enormous paintings have addressed some edgy themes in the past, including last year’s 15-foot-high female crucifixion scene at
able to react with their craft. “There are some disturbing aspects to it,” he says, “But real-life events have been spiraling in this direction and I think art has to respond to the real world. Every day we hear about the anger between left and right, and ‘State of Shock’ takes that anger to its logical the Circular Church,” exconclusion, and asks, ‘What plains Caroline Millard of then?’ ” Eye Level Art. “But ‘State of Mike Elder, owner of Eye Shock’ presents Crossman’s Level Art, says the exhibit is most cutting-edge work not politically motivated but to date. The British artist rather a call for temperance wants the paintings to be in our speech and actions. seen in context.” “Some of the images are Crossman feels strongly fairly graphic,” Elder says, about this subject and feels “but this is powerful, proit’s important for artists to be vocative work dealing with
the issue of anger and its consequences. I think when people see the work, they’ll see beyond the controversial aspects and come away with a unique artistic experience. This show is quite unlike anything we’ve seen in Charleston.” Crossman’s viewpoint is more blatant. “ ‘State of Shock’ is like a graphic novel on a huge scale. Each painting is part of the story, and you’ll see a cast of characters in there that you’ll recognize: Obama, Rush (Limbaugh), (Glenn) Beck. It’s a rather surreal snapshot of American public life at the moment.” There will be an opening
for “State of Shock” 6-9 p.m. Friday. On June 2, there will be a panel discussion in which a group of speakers will discuss the issue of anger in American politics. The speakers include “The Southern Avenger” and Charleston Scene writer Jack Hunter, Richard Todd of “The Morning Buzz,” columnist Will Moredock and College of Charleston lecturer Brian McGee. “State of Shock” is at Eye Level Art, 103 Spring Street. For details, visit www. eyelevelart.com and to see more of Crossman’s work, visit www.fletchercrossman.com.
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Julie Klaper uses women’s clothing to make powerful statements
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ulie Klaper addressed the sexuality of closures on women’s clothing by creating a dress made exclusively of gloves, a bustier made entirely of zippers, a dress consisting mostly of garter belts and a dress with buttons outlining a woman’s shape underneath. Theses dresses and many more are a part of an exhibit titled “Fastenating” on display at the Charleston Art Institute at 24 N. Market St. until Monday. Klaper spoke about how women are having toe surgery in order to wear pointed shoes and how over the past 30 years clothing manufacturers have made clothes larger but have kept the size the same number. “I use clothes to make a statement. Women are still buying into the idea that we need to express ourselves through clothing, sometimes it’s a
positive and sometimes it’s a negative but it’s something we’ve been doing for a long time,” Klaper said. Also currently on exhibit until May 17 at City Hall in North Charleston is “Family Trees.” Klaper spent days wrapping the branches of trees in muslin, a type of loosely woven cotton fabric. The four trees stand alongside each other like members of a family, loosely centered around a nest made of branches wrapped in the same fabric. Klaper believes in the process of making art as much as the final product. Art has always been a means of expression and a source of healing for the artist. In addition to creating and exhibiting her own work, Klaper and her husband run an online art gallery that exhibits the work of visionary and untrained artists from all over the country. View the Artistic Spirit Gallery at www.artisticspiritgallery. com.
WEBSITE: www.juliewklaper.com, www.artisticspiritgallery.com CONTACT INFO: klaper@comcast.net BIRTH DATE AND PLACE: January 1950, Dayton, Ohio RESIDENCE: Downtown Charleston, 3 years FAMILY: Husband, Marty; sister, Becky and her son, Dean; 98-year-old Aunt Mayno. EDUCATION: BS in marketing/advertising, Indiana University, 1972; BFA, Herron School of Art, Indianapolis, 2004 CAREER: Artist, gallery owner GOALS: I would like to be in an exhibit at the Halsey and have a feature story about my work in Fiber Arts Magazine. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?: “Scarlet Sister Mary” by Julia Peterkin ON ART: I do my art because I have to. It provides comfort, stimulation, resolution and enjoyment. My life would be empty without it. I believe that is true of all of us.
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Julie Klaper is part of the “Fastenating” exhibit on display at the Charleston Art Institute.
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Quick Q&A session with the improv masters Q: The reason why Theatre 99’s improv shows are funny: Tavares: Our company members are great at working togethGreg Tavares and Brandy SulWHAT: Theatre 99 er and using what the audience livan of Theatre 99 and The WHERE: 280 Meeting St. gives us to come up with aweHave Nots! are funny. Really PHONE: 853-6687 some scenes. funny. We took a few minutes to MORE INFO: www.theSullivan: We take whatever the ask them some questions, and atre99.com audience gives us (within reatold them to give us the first anson. ... We don’t take porno or swer that comes to mind. bathroom as suggestions. That Q: What is your role/title with in theater? got old a long time ago.) and creTavares: Undergrad and grad Theater 99? ated unscripted, “off the top of Tavares: Co-founder, co-artis- degree, thousands of perforour heads” scenes. That kind of mances. A life in the theater. tic director. Sullivan: I got involved in the- spontaneity can be really funny. Sullivan: Co-founder, co-artisater in high school and also have Q: Theatre 99 is: tic director. Tavares: Charleston’s home for a B.A. in theater and speech Q: How long have you been improv comedy. from the University of South there? Sullivan: Where Boredom Tavares: Since Day One, 2000 Carolina. Goes to Die! Q: What would you say your July 7. Q: People will love Theatre 99: specialty is? Sullivan: Theatre 99 was Tavares: It is a place for adults founded July 7, 2000, at 30 Cum- Tavares: Acting, directing and to play. teaching improv. berland St. by The Have Nots! Sullivan: Since they are based Sullivan: Improvisation. Comedy Improv Company (me, on audience suggestion, improv Q: The most serious thing Greg and Timmy Finch). We shows are a “renewable rehave been at the 280 Meeting St. about theatre 99 is: source” and you can come back Tavares: Our training prolocation since August 2005. time and time again and never gram. Q: What is your background
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see the same show twice. Q: I would describe our shows as: Tavares: Spontaneous theater that is usually very funny. Sullivan: Fun. Q: We are at our best when: Tavares: Doing the show for ourselves and not worried about anything. Sullivan: We are playing well together as a group and the audience is along for the ride. Q: Some of the things we are really good at are: Tavares: Improv, having fun, drinking beer. Sullivan: Creating scenes from nothing. Q: I look forward to: Tavares: Piccolo Fringe, Comedy Festival, 3 on 3 improv tourney, being a dad one day. Sullivan: Piccolo Fringe (May 28-June 12), The 3 on 3 Long Form Improv Tournament (April 16, 17, 23 and 24). Q: I am really:
Tavares: An NPR listener. Sullivan: Left-handed. Q: Which means: Tavares: I dig below the surface. Sullivan: I bump into stuff. Q: At our shows, people can expect: Tavares: Spontaneous fun in the form of make-believe scenes performed by humans. Sullivan: A good time. Q: I like it when the audience: Tavares: Listens. Q: I love it when the audience: Tavares: Listens and laughs. Q: While on stage: Tavares: I am focused on my partner. Q: My favorite joke is: Tavares: I don’t do jokes. Sullivan: Too many to choose from, and we don’t tell jokes in improv shows. My high school history teacher did make me tell a different joke every morning before class started. That’s almost 180 days.
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AQUARIUM BIRTHDAY WEEKEND: Friday-Sunday. S.C. Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf. In celebration of the aquarium’s 10th birthday, visitors may enjoy special dive shows, crafts, programs and more. Also, family memberships will be offered at $10 off the normal price. 577-3474 or www.scaquarium.org. GREEN LIVING FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Exchange Park, 9850 U.S. Highway 78, Ladson. Free admission. Celebrate healthy living and a healthy environment and enjoy various exhibits and speakers. 821-7404 or www.scgreenliving.com. SCULPTURE IN THE SOUTH: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Azalea Park, S. Main St. and W. 5th South St., Summerville. $5 adults, $7 weekend pass, free to students. The 12th annual Sculpture in the South Show and Sale will give visitors a chance to get up close and personal with 35 award-winning sculptors who will be available to discuss their work. The event also will include classes, demonstrations and more. 851-7800 or www.sculp-
tureinthesouth.com. CHARLESTON PRIDE PARADE: Parade begins in Park Circle at 11 a.m. Saturday. See Page 20 for the full story. www.charlestonpride.org. FIRST FLUSH FESTEAVAL: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Charleston Tea Plantation, 6617 Maybank Hwy., Wadmalaw Island. $10-$25. Celebrate the first harvest of the year during the annual festival, featuring music by Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Cory Chisel and Crowfield as well as local artists. The event will include children’s activities, tours and allyou-can-drink iced tea. 559-0383 or www.charlestonteaplantation.com.
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CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. Marion Square. Local vendors offer produce, plants, baked goods and more. 724-7309. DANIEL ISLAND FARMERS MARKET: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 30. Family CircleTennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive. Shop for local produce, herbs, flowers and crafts while enjoying live music and food. www.danielislandfarmers market.com. MARKET AT ROSEBANK FARMS: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Rosebank Farms, 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island.The farm will offer local produce, seafood, baked goods, flowers and more. 768-0508 or www.rosebankfarms.com. MOUNT PLEASANT FARMERS MARKET: 3:30 p.m.-dusk.Tuesdays through Oct. 19. Moultrie
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Middle School, 645 Coleman Blvd. Features local produce, flowers, baked goods, live music and more. 884-8517 or www.townofmountpleasant.com. NORTH CHARLESTON FARMERS MARKET: Noon-7 p.m.Thursdays through Oct. 28. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Place East, North Charleston. Live music, local produce, arts and crafts, food and more. 740-5854 or www.northcharleston. org. SUMMERVILLE FARMERS MARKET: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 20. 218 S. Main St. Purchase fresh produce, organic meat, baked goods and more. 871-6000. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FORUM: 7-8 p.m. third Wednesday of each month. C of C Hollings Science Center, Room 112, 58 Coming St. Free. Network at Mellow Mushroom afterward. www.gogreencharleston.org. ART DISCOVERY WALKING TOURS: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. $20. 90-minute tour highlights historic sites that have inspired artists for centuries. www.charlestonwalks. com or 729-3420. “ART IN THE EVENING”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Charleston Market, Market Street. An art show and sale accompanied by live music. 937-0920. ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOWS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. First Saturday of each month through October. Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar St., Summerville. Free. Enjoy monthly shows that feature merchandise from 3050 vendors, as well as food and music. 871-1113. BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES: 7-8 p.m.Thursdays. Ballroom Dance Club of Charleston, 1632 Ashley Hall Road. $30 per month.Taught by Steven Duane. 557-7690. BALLROOM DANCE PARTIES: Every weekend (except holidays). Creative Spark Center for the Arts, 757 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $10 (may increase for theme or dinner parties). Adult ballroom dance party with group lessons before. 881-3780. BEGINNER SHAG LESSONS: 8:15 p.m. Mondays. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1706 OldTowne Road. $10 per class. 571-2183 or www.arthurmurraychs. com. BRIDGE LESSONS: 3-5 p.m. Mondays. Bridge Center, 1740 Ashley River Road. $130 for 11 beginner sessions. 556-4145. BOOK LOVERS GROUP: 7-9 p.m. third Friday of every month. Dreamalot Books, 123-B S. Goose Creek Blvd. Come with a book and a snack. 572-4188. “CAROLINA GOLD”EXHIBIT:Through Aug. 30. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road.The plantation presents“Carolina Gold: From Rice to Riches,” an exhibit highlighting the work of various goldsmiths and miniaturists. 556-6020 or www.middletonplace. org. CAROLINA SHAG WORKSHOPS: Saturdays.Trudy’s School of Dance, 830 Folly Road, James Island. $25 for two-hour lessons. For students at any level. Registration required. 795-8250. CELTIC FIDDLE CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m.Tuesdays. Na Fidleiri and theTaylor Music Group will conduct preparatory classes. 819-6961. “CHARLESTON 1865”:Through May 31. Rick Rhodes Photography, 1842 Belgrade Ave.The gallery will host an exhibit featuring photographs taken in Charleston in 1865. 766-7425 or www.charleston1865.com. CHARLESTON CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE: 7 p.m. SecondTuesday of each month. Ryan’s restaurant,
829 St. Andrews Blvd. jeannescla@aol.com. CHARLESTON MUSIC CLUB: Free music programs through May. 795-7842 or www.charlestonmusicclub.org. CHARLESTON POETRY SERIES: 7 p.m. Fourth Tuesday of each month. Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. 577-6400. CHOPSTICKS: 3-5 p.m. Fridays. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. All ages. Light classical music and favorite children’s songs while kids color with friends. 805-6930. CHORUS REHEARSALS: 3:30-5 p.m.Tuesdays. Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant.The Franke Chorus invites men and women to join. 654-5973, 881-1158 or 881-9691. CHRISTOPHER’S READING ROOM: 4-4:30 p.m. Thursdays. Johns Island Library, 3531 Maybank Highway. Grades 6-12. Earn one Johns Island Library dollar for each session. 559-1945. “COMMON GROUND-SOLID GROUND”: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Marion Square Farmers Market. Join the Grassroots Call to Action Group for nonpartisan open discussion. 810-0088 or www. grassrootschange.ning.com. “CONTEMPORARY CHARLESTON 2010”: May 20-July 3. City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. Visual artists and poets will team up to create inspired works of art.The exhibit is part of Piccolo Spoleto. An opening reception will be held 6-8 p.m. May 20, and artist lectures will occur throughout the summer. 958-6484. CRAFT SHOWS: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. First Saturday of each month.Tea Farm Cottage, 808 N. Cedar St., Summerville. Artists and crafters will display items each month.The shows also will feature music and food. 871-1113. CYPRESS SWAMP TOURS: 1-4 p.m.Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Middleton Place Outdoor Center, 4300 Ashley River Road. $55-$65. 266-7492 or www.middletonplace.org. DANGEROUS BOOK CLUB: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Explore something new every week from “The Dangerous Book for Boys.” 805-6930. DANGEROUS BOYS CLUB: 7:30 p.m. first Friday of each month. Barnes & Noble, 1716Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant. Community leaders will host meetings based on activities from“The Dangerous Book for Boys.” 216-9756. “DARWIN ON EVOLUTION”:Through August. Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 68 Spring St.The museum will host a collection of documents written by Charles Darwin, including original manuscript pages from“Origin of Species.” 853-4651. EARLY MORNING BIRD WALKS: 8:30 a.m.-noon. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Caw Caw Interpretive Center, 5200 Savannah Highway, Ravenel. $5, Gold Pass members free. Preregistration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. 795-4386 or www.ccprc.com. EAST COOPER COFFEE CLUB: 10 a.m. Fourth Wednesday of each month. Franke at Seaside, 1885 Rifle Range Road, Mount Pleasant. Bring a mug and enjoy presentations by different speakers. Refreshments will be provided. 856-2166. FOLLY BEACH BLUEGRASS SOCIETY: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. The Kitchen, 11 Center St. Bring an instrument and participate in an open jam. 345-1678. FREE FRIDAY WINE TASTINGS: 3-6 p.m. Fridays.
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Lowcountry Wine and Spirits, 3642 Savannah Highway, Suite 140, Johns Island. 769-2722. FREE SHAG LESSONS: 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Mojo’s, 975 Bacons Bridge Road, Summerville. 214-0242. THE GATHERING BOOK GROUP: 7 p.m. Last Thursday of each month. Barnes & Noble, 1716 Towne Centre Way, Mount Pleasant. 216-9756. GRASSROOTS CALL TO ACTION: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Fort Johnson Cafe and Coffee, 1014 Fort Johnson Road, James Island. 810-0088 or grassroots calltoaction@gmail.com. “JAPANESE BATH”EXHIBIT: Charleston Center for Photography, 654 King St. The center will host“The Way of the Japanese Bath,” a collection by travel photographer Mark Edward Harris. 7203105 or www.ccforp.org. “LET’S DISCUSS IT”BOOK GROUP: 10 a.m. Third Friday of each month. Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road. New members welcome. shgalos@juno.com. LOWCOUNTRY BACKPACKERS CLUB: 7-8:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month. Collins Park Clubhouse, 4115 Fellowship Road, North Charleston. “MODERN MASTERS”: Through Aug. 22. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. The museum will host“Modern Masters From the Ferguson Collection,” which will include work by Picasso, Christo, Willem de Kooning and others. 722-2706 or www.gibbesmuseum.org. MUSEUM, MUSIC AND MORE!: Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. Ages 5-12. $8 members, $10 nonmembers. Get children involved in performing arts through interactive experiences. 853-8962 or www.explorecml.org. “NECTAR OF LIFE”: Through May. Martin Gallery, 18 Broad St. The gallery will host an exhibit by Wanda Steppe, whose work explores the fragility of the physical world. 723-7378 or www.martingallerycharleston.com. “NOTHING AT THE MOMENT”: Through May. Outer Space, 623-A Meeting St. The gallery will host an exhibit featuring works by Tony Csavas and Karen Ann Myers. An opening reception will be 6-9 p.m. today. outerspace. charleston@gmail.com. OPEN STUDIO: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Last Tuesday of each month. The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. Free. Each class will be taught by professional artists. 745-1087. PARENT/CHILD BALLROOM CLASSES: 6:30-7 p.m. Thursdays. G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant. $30 residents, $37 nonresidents. Parents and youths ages 5-9 will learn basic ballroom dance steps. 849-2061 or www.
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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Ann Caldwell will perform with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra at 7 p.m. May 22 at the Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. The show, “Conductor’s Choice,” also features Tommy Gill on piano, Oscar Rivers on alto saxophone and Robbi Kenney on violin. For ticket prices and info, call 641-0011 or visit www. jazzartistsofcharleston.org/about-cjo. townofmountpleasant.com. POSTPARTUM SUPPORT GROUP: 6:30-8 p.m. First and third Thursdays of each month. Church of the Holy Cross, 299 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island. Psychologist Risa Mason-Cohen leads a support group. 769-0444. PRESERVATION TECH TOURS: 8:3010:30 a.m. First Saturday of each month. Drayton Hall, 3380 Ashley River Road. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Tours will showcase the technical aspects of the plantation’s preservation efforts, design, architecture and more. 769-2638 or www.draytonhall.org. QUILT EXHIBIT: Through June 1. Edisto Island Museum, 8123 Chisolm Plantation Road. The museum will host“From Quilts in the Attics to Quilts on the Wall: Exploring Textile Art by African-Americans,” featuring quilts inspired by Harriet Powers. 869-1954 or www.edisto museum.org. SALSA DANCE LESSONS: 6:45 and 7:30 p.m. Mondays. Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 1706 Old Towne Road. $10 per class. Beginner and advanced lessons. 571-2183 or www.arthurmurraychs.com. SALSA NIGHT AT SOUTHEND BREWERY: 10 p.m. Thursdays at Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St. $4 cover. DJ Luigi mixes live. 853-4677. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE LESSONS: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. Free. No partner needed. 810-7797. SEA TURTLE HOSPITAL TOURS: 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. S.C.
Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf. $8 ages 2-11, $16 adults, $14 ages 62 and older. Reservations recommended. 577-3474. SQUARE DANCE CLASS: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle, North Charleston. 552-3630. SUMMERVILLE WRITERS GUILD: 6:30 p.m. Last Monday of each month. Perkins Restaurant, 1700 Old Trolley Road, Summerville. 871-7824. SUMMER WINE STROLLS: 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. $10. Enjoy wine in the plantation’s gardens. 266-7477 or www. middletonplace.org. “THE LYRIC SHOW”: Through midMay. 16 Penny Gallery at 52.5 Records, 561 King St. Artists will display works inspired by their favorite songs. 722-3525. WEST ASHLEY DEMOCRATS’MEETINGS: 6:30-8 p.m. second Monday of each month, Bluerose Cafe, 652 St. Andrews Blvd.; 8-9:30 a.m. third Saturday of each month, Ryan’s restaurant, 829 St. Andrews Blvd. 576-4543. WHIZ KIDS: 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, 25 Ann St. $5 per child/$25 per month. An after-school science program taught by Laura Buschman. 853-8962, ext. 221. YO ART PROJECT: Through June 16. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Free. The Palmetto Project presents an exhibition of photos and posters by artists ages 6-15 from Title I schools, Meeting Street Manor and Bridgeview Public Housing Residence. 805-6930.
WATERCOLOR CLASS: 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. Cuthbert Hut at Azalea Park, 505 5th St. W., Summerville. $90 with supplies, $80 without. Fee includes a Sculpture in the South ticket. Helen K. Beacham will lead a watercolor class geared toward beginners. Box lunches will be available for purchase. 8715637. WINE SOCIAL: 6-8 p.m. Robert Lange Studios, 2 Queen St. $10 in advance, $15 at door. The Zonta Club of Charleston, an organization designed to raise awareness about domestic violence, will host a wine and cheese social to raise money for its programs. www.zontaofcharleston. BLUES AND BBQ HARBOR CRUISE: Cruise departs at 6:30 p.m. from the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. $39.50 plus tax. Enjoy views of the harbor while listening to live blues by Shrimp City Slim and chowing down on barbecue from Home Team BBQ. A cash bar also will be available. 722-1112 or 800-979-3370. MEMBERSHIP MEETING: 7 p.m. The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. Free. The Preservation Society of Charleston will hold a membership meeting that will include a lecture by Christopher Liberatos and Jenny Bevan on “An Architecture for our Time: The Genius of Albert Simons.” Refreshments will be provided. 722-4630 or www.preservationsociety.org. IRISH CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. $20 adults, $30 per couple, $10 students. A performance by the Irish group the Karan Casey Band. 881-3780 or www. creativespark.org.
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MOONLIGHT MIXER: 7 p.m. Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave. $8 Charleston County residents, $10 nonresidents. Dance the night away to oldies and beach music by local radio personality Jim Bowers. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. 795-4FUN. POETRY SOCIETY MEETING: 7 p.m. The Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. The Poetry Society of South Carolina will hold its last monthly meeting before its summer break. www.poetrysocietysc.org. STUDENT BAND SHOWCASE: 7 p.m. Wando High School, 1000 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant. $5. The students of Wando High School present the Wandoroo Student Songwriters and Band Showcase, which will feature
performances by The Makeshift, Southern Sun, Casual Jackets, Tru Colors and others. 881-8200.
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RUMMAGE SALE: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. In front of Hello Deli, 2409 Mall Drive., North Charleston. The Sweet Magnolias Red Hat Club will hold a rummage sale and swap of hats, clothing, purses, shoes and accessories. www.orgsites. com/sc/sweetmagnolias. “SEIGE OF CHARLESTON”: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Moultrie, 1214 Middle St. The fort will host a living history program featuring a British military encampment to honor the 230th anniversary of the 1780 Seige of Charleston. Visitors may enjoy demonstrations, children’s activities and more. 883-3123. OPERA AT THE LIBRARY: 12:30 p.m. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. The library will host a screening of the Metropolitan Opera’s production of “Armida.” 805-6930. JAS MEETING: 1:30 p.m. Berkeley Electric Building, 3351 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island. The Jane Austen Society will hold its monthly meeting featuring a lecture on muslin by John Meffert. 768-6453. FIBER ARTS MEETING: 2-4 p.m. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. The Palmetto Fiber Arts Guild will hold its monthly meeting, which will feature a program on “Watercolor Quilting.” www.palmettofiberartsguild.blogspot.com. BENEFIT CONCERT: 7:30 p.m. Gage Hall Coffeehouse, 4 Archdale St. $10. Enjoy performances by Helen Greenfield and Steve Green, who will present “Bach to Rock.” Proceeds will benefit inner-city elementary schools. 224-4472.
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BLESSING OF THE FLEET FESTIVAL: Noon-6 p.m. Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Hallman Blvd., Mount Pleasant. The 23rd annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival, which was postponed a few weeks ago, will feature local seafood, live music, arts and crafts, shag and shrimp-eating contests, children’s activities and more. 884-8517 or www.townofmountpleasant.com. “DO THE CHARLESTON”: Noon-5 p.m. King Street. Experience the first Do the Charleston street event, during which King Street will be closed between Calhoun and Queen streets to allow street vendors, dining, children’s activities and more. www. dothecharleston.org. “WOMEN ON TARGET”: 1-5 p.m.
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Palmetto Gun Club, 952 Summer Drive, Ridgeville. $20 includes equipment and lunch. This introductory class will teach women to shoot safely. 3456396. GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING: 2:30 p.m. Masonic Center, 1285 Orange Grove Road. The South Carolina Genealogical Society’s Charleston Chapter will hold a meeting that will feature a presentation on Maj. Gen. Johnson Hagood. 767-2133 or 577-2639. NIA DANCE: 3 p.m. SpiritMoves, 445 Savannah Hwy. Enjoy Nia, followed by meditation and reiki. The proceeds will benefit SpiritMoves’ scholarships. 810-3484 or www.spiritmoves.com. SMC RECITAL: 3 p.m. Village at Summerville, 201 W. 9th North St. The Summerville Music Club presents a recital by its scholarship winners. 873-0827. CHARLESTON YACHT AFFAIR: 6-9 p.m. Charleston City Marina, 17 Lockwood Drive. $85-$95 per person, $150-$170 per couple. Support Communities in Schools and enjoy food from Charleston restaurants and an open bar, live music, a silent auction and yacht tours. 740-6793 or www.charlestonyachtaffair.org.
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LOWCOUNTRY SCHOLARS: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Lowcountry Senior Center, 865 Riverland Drive. Free to members, $5 nonmembers. Participants may enjoy two lectures. One will be given on “Ethics in Business” by Dr. Al Lovelorn. The second will be presented by Dr. DuBose Kapeluck
on “Urban Politics.” 762-9555.
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BENEFIT LUNCHEON: Noon. Halls Chophouse, 434 King St. $18. May enjoy lunch, a goody bag and raffle ticket, and support Charleston Volunteers for Literacy. 303-1113.
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“TAMING OF THE SHREW”: 8:30 p.m. todaySaturday. South of Broadway Theatre, 1080 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston. $15, $10 students. Theatre /verv/ will present an unconventional production of Shakespeare’s classic tale. 343-6560 or www.theatreverv.org. “JACK AND THE BEANSTALK”: 7 p.m. Friday; 1 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Creative Spark Center for the Arts, 757 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. $8.50 members, $10 in advance, $12 at door. Creative Spark will bring the classic fairy tale to life. 881-3780. “AN AFTERNOON WITH ABRAHAM LINCOLN”: 6 p.m. May 19. Charleston County Main Library, 68 Calhoun St. Gerald Pitts will perform as Abraham Lincoln during this one-act play. 805-6903. “HURRICANE HOUSE”: 8 p.m. May 22; 3 p.m. May 23. Sterrett Hall Auditorium, 1530 7th St. and North Hobson Ave., North Charleston. $15. Breaking the Wall Productions presents a drama about a family coping with tragedy. 853-8969 or www.breakingthewallproductions.com. “ROMANCING THE HUNLEY”: 3:30 p.m. Sundays through June 13. The Powder Magazine, 79 Cumberland St. $15. www.romancingthehunleyplay.blogspot.com.
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When family from out of town comes to visit, one of the things they want to do is walk around downtown. Tagging along, it’s always a revelation to see Charleston through the eyes of visitors and to be reawakened to the wonderful uniqueness that is our city. This week’s Head2Head trivia is going to test your knowledge of how well you know Charleston. Two-time winner Natalie Young is taking on challenger and student Caleb Logan.
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CONCLUSION Head2Head really though Logan was going to score a perfect 10 on his trivia, something that has only been accomplished a few times in the past. He got tripped up by Stede Bonnet, aka the Gentleman Pirate. It doesn’t really matter, though, because Logan blew apart the competition and will be back next week to defend his title. In the meantime, go out and walk around Charleston. It’s a beautiful city.
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quality and love for everyone. It’s hard to argue that. We were born pure: not seeing race, sexuality, ego, hate, anger. It’s hard to remember those days, but there are reminders every time a new life enters this world. And, if you can believe it, it is still inside everyone. Our core has been clouded over the years, but perspective usually comes when you least expect it. It is truth. Here is a quote that sums everything up quite nicely: “Your task is not to seek for love but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it,” Dr. Helen Schucman
The aquarium turns 10 FRIDAY-SUNDAY // SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM, 100 AQUARIUM WHARF Join the South Carolina Aquarium in celebrating its 10th birthday all weekend. Visitors can enjoy special dive shows, feedings, animal-enrichment programs, a mascot parade, crafts and more. Guests also have the opportunity to receive $10 off family membership. For a limited-time, make sure to check out the new historical timeline display that takes visitors through the years of the Aquarium. It details major events, animal acquisitions and accomplishments. The aquarium will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Call 720-1990 or visit scaquarium.org.
Teacher’s Supply Closet fundraiser at Old City Jail
7-11 P.M. // TODAY // 21 MAGAZINE STREET // $45 Head out to “Asylum: Break Out for a Cause” tonight at the Old City Jail. Mellow Mushroom downtown has teamed up with local nonprofit Teacher’s Supply Closet for the event. Teacher’s Supply Closet is an organization that provides free school supplies to teachers in the Greater Charleston area who work at schools that have at least 95 percent of their students on the free or reduced price meal program. (www.teacherssupplycloset.org) A portion of the proceeds will also go to support Old City Jail preservation and the American College of Building Arts (www.buildingartscollege.us/). The party will feature a DJ and an open bar. Tickets will not be sold at the door, so get them online at mellowoldcityjail.eventbrite.com..
Dead Poets Bash
6:30-8:30 P.M. // TODAY // EAST BAY MEETING HOUSE, 160 EAST BAY ST. William Shakespeare died April 23, 1616. To honor his death, the Dead Poets Society kicked off a 22state, 1,600-mile Dead Poets Grand Tour where poets honor our dead writers by reading at their graves. The South Carolina portion of the Dead Poets Society will take place tonight at East Bay Meeting House. There, local poets will read works by Henry Timrod, James Dickey, Beatrice Witte Ravenel, Archibald Rutledge and more. The event is free. Call 693-5191.
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Karan Casey has recorded five solo albums and won Best Irish Female Vocalist twice, Best Irish Folk Album and a GRAMMY for her collaboration with Paul Winter. She has been nominated for the BBC Folk Awards and has performed with Peggy Seeger, Liam Clancy, James Taylor and Tim O’Brien. See her at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the The Recital Hall in the Simons Center for the Arts at the College of Charleston, 54 St Philip St. Cost is $20 for individuals, $30 for two, $10 for C of C students and are available at the door or by calling 881-3780. Visit a team to enjoy a day of golf at The www.karancasey.com. Golf Club at Wescott Plantation. It happens 1-7 p.m. at the plantation, 5000 Wescott Club Drive, Summerville. Call 871-2135. Knology is supporting children’s health care in the Lowcountry with the Sixth Annual Charity Golf Classic, benefiting the Medical UniversiGo see some theater. The Footty of South Carolina Children’s Hospital. Golfers are encouraged to get light Player’s “A Class Act” continues through Sunday at 20 Queen their clubs ready and put together
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drummer great Calvin Jackson, is widely regarded as one of the best Take a trip to Hilton Head and join drummers in the world. Growing pianist and vocalist Martin Lesch as up at his grandfather’s side, he behe explores the Delta Bayou blues, gan touring at 13, playing drums for performing music from legendary “Big Daddy” on stages around the jazz greats such as Mose Allison, Dr. globe. See him perform at 9 p.m. John, Ray Charles and more. Featur- at The Pour House, 1977 Maybank ing Whitley Deputy and Clarence Highway. Call 571-4343. Williams and Chris Russell. It all happens at The Jazz Corner, 1000 William Hilton Parkway. 8 p.m. Call 842-8620.
THURSDAY, TUESDAY, 5/18 5/20 St. and tells the story of Edward Kleban, lyricist of “A Chorus Line.” Individual ticket prices are $30 adult, $27 senior, $20 student. For reservations call 722-4487.
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Sing your heart out at Grindz Burgers & Brew, 1720 Sam Rittenburg Blvd., for karaoke. It starts at 8 p.m.
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Cedric Burnside, grandson of the legendary R.L. Burnside, son of
The Charleston Office of Cultural Affairs presents Contemporary Charleston 2010, a Piccolo Spoleto Festival Exhibition at the City Gallery at Waterfront Park. The public is invited to the free opening reception for the artists, 6-8 p.m. May 20. Contemporary Charleston 2010 was curated by Erin Glaze, gallery coordinator, and artist Max Miller. It will be on display through July 3. Tickets for Piccolo Spoleto are on sale. Visit www. piccolospoleto.com.
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taring straight up at the splendor that is the Washington Monument, an edifice that took hundreds of men nearly 30 years to build, I couldn’t help but wonder what the hell my wife and I were thinking when we decided to have kids. I mean, everywhere you look along the National Mall, they’re there. Standing in their stupid sunglasses and hats with flat bills and shirts three sizes too big and hair so long you can’t tell if they’re a boy or a girl and oh, my God, I’ve turned into my father. But be that as it may, the point I’m actually trying to make here is, after spending last weekend in scenic Washington, D.C., I can honestly say that our nation’s capital is the ideal vacation spot for anybody who is hard of hearing. Of course I’m only kidding. Really tall people will love it, too. The reason it’s a great place to visit (despite all the kids who are there on school field trips) is because admission to virtually everything is free. Museums, monuments, zoos, Marion Barry’s weekend raves, the list goes on. And because I’m such a Good Samaritan, I’ve decided to share with you my must-do District of Columbia tour. Starting with ...
The National Mall. Even though it’s two miles from end to end and doesn’t contain one single Banana Republic, it still won’t disappoint. In fact, you’d be surprised just how much amazing stuff you can see in one day on foot. I mean, I was with a pregnant wife and I still saw every single significant structure except the Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, the Holocaust Museum, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitutional Gardens, Reflecting Pool, Korean War Memorial, National Archives and Museum of Natural History. (We saw the Capitol Build-
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Bryce always forgets to wear his space helmet when visiting the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. earn you a glimpse of one of nature’s rarest sightings: two mongooses (mongeese?) mounting one another in front of an 8-year-old boy wearing a Ben Roethlisberger jersey. (As much as I’d like to crucify his parents for allowing their son to wear a The White House. Big Ben jersey, I’m going to Did you know that the name “White House” actu- give them the benefit of the ally comes from the fact that doubt and assume his Michael Vick one was dirty.) it’s white in color and the ing and the Washington house of the president of the Monument. Oh, and about So there it is: your can’t27 different Port-O-Potties.) United States? (Awkward miss Washington, D.C., silence. Somewhere in the Which reminds me, if you highlights tour. You’ll want get hungry along here you’re distance a dog barks.) OK, so I didn’t actually see to get up there before it gets only real option is ... too hot. You know, on second it myself, so I’m just kind thought, maybe wait until of winging it here. But I’ve The National Air and school’s out for summer. been told it is totally worth Space Museum. Where else can you see the the half-mile hike off the National Mall to see. So get Wright Brothers’ original Bryce Donovan also saw flier and pay $12 for a Filet- over there, get your photo, CIA Headquarters, where and then head to ... O-Fish in the same buildthey do all sorts of fascinating? In all seriousness, this ing stuff like tell you to turn The Smithsonian Nation- your car around and leave museum is a great place to al Zoological Park. experience the wonders of immediately or they’ll shoot modern aviation while at the Affectionately known as you. Reach him at 937-5938 the National Zoo, this 163same time being reminded or bdonovan@postandcouacre park boasts everything rier.com. For more, check out how lucky the world is that from giant pandas to small- his blog, “The Bryce is Write,” your wife’s friend, Sarah, clawed otters. And if you’re or follow him on Twitter at never became an air traffic lucky like me, a visit to this controller because accordwww.twitter.com/brycelocal treasure might also ing to the flight simulator donovan. there she would have killed every single person in every aircraft trying to land at her airport. And once you’re done thanking your lucky stars that worked out for the best, you need to see ...
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able to remember the latest relationship status of any of the Kardashian sisters, but I’m pretty sure the Bieber Babies, or Beliebers, have nothing to worry about. Simmer down now, y’all. I first noted the 16-yearold’s name in the fall, when he was scheduled to appear at a Long Island, N.Y., mall. When he didn’t tweet to his fans that he wouldn’t make it, the nearly 3,000 fans already at the mall almost caused a riot. His manager was even charged with reckless endangerment, criminal nuisance and en-
dangering the welfare of a child, reports said. Here I was thinking that the last time mall appearances by a pop singer were cool were with Tiffany. And then in February, a friend e-mailed me the now-famous video of a 3year-old girl named Cory crying over how much she loves Justin Bieber. Sweet? Sure. But it was definitely a little weird. The YouTube video of Cory, posted by her older sister, now has more than 8 million views. She cries for almost five minutes with her mom asking her why she’s crying and why she loves him. By the way, she said she loves him “because I know he loves me back.” If my sister ever did that to me, I’d be seriously mad. In March, Bieber surprised Cody on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Luckily, there were no more tears on camera.
According to Bieber’s website, he got his break in 2007 by putting homemade videos of himself singing on YouTube. The Ontario, Canada, native has been all over the Internet since then and boasts more than 3 million Facebook fans. His more than 3,000 tweets, a hub of flirts and news, are followed by more than 2 million people. Justin Bieber and Ludacris even did a song together. His song “Baby” with Ludacris is currently No. 26 on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts. And Conan O’Brien, who I wrote about a few weeks ago, even tweeted a faux fight with Bieber in March over who was trending higher on Twitter. His songs won’t likely ever make their way on to my iTunes, even if “Baby” is pretty catchy. But, his fans are doing a pretty good job keeping me entertained.
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