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EDITOR’S NOTE
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I first rode the Cooperstown Blues Express two summers ago when a friend from New York City was visiting. I’d heard talk about what a “unique, good time” it was, and wanted to show my friend such a time. I understood the gist of it _ a band plays on a very slow-moving train and people drink alcohol, hence the train also being known as the “Booze Express.” So there was this vague expectation for something great. At first, it was a little awkward to be just two single ladies when it was obvious so many had come in groups. But, as the train rolled on, something happened _ everyone started treating each other like old friends, simply because we were all there, sharing a three-hour experience together. I saw acquaintances, who gave me hugs. They were so happy to see someone they knew, and I was, too. Even my friend got hugs. It didn’t matter that we had come as two, we were now part of a clan of 200. Passengers became uninhibited about dancing, arms flailing, hips bumping (this is partly thanks to the social lubrication sold cheaply in the bar car). It started to become apparent why people have such enthusiasm for the Blues Express. It is indeed a unique, good time. Even those not consuming mind-altering substances could relish the open country
air, the gorgeous landscapes rolling by, the camaraderie and the novelty of the whole experience. Writers Karen Miritello and Emily Greenberg touch on the experience in articles on Pages 15-17 in this issue. Speaking of gorgeous nature and novel experiences. (Another awkward beginning, but bear with me.) How often do you just lie in the grass in a park or field, and look up? It’s kind of wonderful. I don’t do it often, but when I do I understand the whole meditatingis-good-for-you thing. It’s hard to be angry, stressed or sad when you’re spread across soft grass, sunshine wrapping itself around your arms, your calves, your eyelids. (I did this today on my lunch break, so the experience is fresh in my mind.) It really does help _ you get out of yourself for a little while. And life seems manageable again, and the world seems kind. I stand up ready to go back to my particular life and world, with the belief that everything will be all right. I highly recommend both unique, good times. While there’s no schedule for lying in the grass under a tree, the Blues Express leaves the station every Saturday night.
_ Cassandra Miller
Miller is the founder and editor of the O-Town Scene, and is thinking of meditating and train-dancing more often. She can be reached at editor@otownscene.com.
SCENE Contents Mark Boshnack reviews ‘Rave On Buddy Holly’ in this week’s New Music Notes, 5
2- Masthead | Editor’s Note
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6- Laygirl Fashion 7- MUSIC PEOPLE Sal Salvaggio 8-9- ART PEOPLE Anda Stelian 10- Andes Art and Antiques Gallery 11- Retro Ad 12-13- LOCAL EATS Silo Restaurant 14- REVIEWS Harry Potter, Carolina Chocolate Drops 15- REVIEWS Horseshoe Lounge Playboys, Ultimate Idol
16-17- Cooperstown Blues Express is a good time on rails 18- THEATER ‘Dexter and Lewellyn’ to open in Hancock
Genevieve Pedulla Karina Goodrich and Paul Ahearn are front and center on the open-air car where the Horseshoe Lounge Playboys performed July 2 on the Cooperstown Blues Express. 16-17
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New Music Notes by Mark Boshnack
‘Rave On Buddy Holly’ does its job Don McLean lamented about ”the day the music died” in his classic “American Pie.” He was talking about the 1959 plane crash that killed pioneer rockers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J.P. Richardson (The Big Bopper). But a new tribute album released last month, “Rave on Buddy Holly,” shows that the legacy of at least one of the passengers is very much alive. It contains 19 songs from a wide range of artists who express the vitality of songs written at least 52 years ago by a musician who died at 22 years old. It is a celebration issued in time for what would have been
Holly’s 75th birthday. What is amazing is how many strong performances there are on this album. My favorite track so far is “Not Fade Away” by a group that continues to surprise me with its ability, Florence + The Machine. Lead singer Florence Welch brings her unique vocal stylings to an inspired arrangement that blends a New Orleans-style horn and rhythm section, with an occasional guitar reverb. It shows how far ahead of his time Holly was, with his musical hooks and seemingly simple lyrics with a dark undertone. “Rave On” by Strokes leader singer Julian Casablancas brings that dark side to the forefront. It is a vital big, sloppy version of the classic, with all kinds of guitars and voices fighting for a say in a totally up-to-date sound. Cee Lo Green has only 1 minute and 32 seconds to deliver “(You’re So Square) Baby, I Don’t Care,” and he makes the most of it. With a solid vocal backed by hand claps, guitars and steel drums, it’s another standout on a record with few weaknesses. Patti Smith’s “Words of Love” is a beautiful interpretation, giving new meaning to the original. However, there are a few tracks done by veteran performers that left me wanting. When I first head Paul McCartney’s take on “It’s So Easy,” I forgave the excesses in his performance, because he was clearly having a great time, and he is a former Beatle. But with repeated listening, the joy of McCartney’s classic shouts became overshadowed by the self-indulgence of the spoken words in the song, which should have been cut. Graham Nash ends the album with a tired version of “Raining in My Heart,” that sounds like it could have been called in. Listen instead to “Maybe Baby” by Justin Townes Earle or “Changing All Those Changes” by Nick Lowe to hear artists that infuse the originals with their own spirit, bringing new life to the classic songs. “Well All Right” by Kid Rock was an unexpected treat. I’m not a big fan of the performer, but he transforms the original, backed by a great horn arrangement and hand clapping. It will make me give some of his other works a new listen. Tribute albums can be uneven, but “Rave On Buddy Holly” offers anyone interested in rock music an opportunity to hear the vitality of the works of an original interpreted by a broad range of musicians. Mark Boshnack is a reporter for The Daily Star and a music fiend. He can be reached at mboshnack@thedailystar.com.
Vinyl Vault Brian Eno ‘Ambient 1: Music For Airports’ Polydor, 1978
Rarely does anything good come from a delayed flight. Stranded in the Cologne-Bonn airport in the mid-1970s, Brian Eno grew increasingly annoyed by the sterile sounds within the busy terminals. After experimenting with tape loops, phasing, and minimalist music first with art-rock group Roxy Music, then on his own solo and collaborative records, Eno sought to create music that could either create or enrich an environment, with as much or as little involvement from the listener as they desired. Inspired by such disparate concepts as visual art, architecture and elevator music, Eno re-imagined the concept of music for public spaces and created a new genre of music: Ambient music. The liner notes on 1978’s “Ambient 1: Music For Airports” contains Eno’s manifesto of what defines this new genre. Intrigued
complishes exactly what Eno set out to do. These are impressively complex records, all very different from the last, that convey drastically different moods and soundscapes. At a loud volume, Ambient 1 is grand and stately. Much of the record employs phasing, a relatively new musical technique at the time, where multiple instruments play an identical part at steady but different tempos. This creates intricately complex musical patterns from relatively simple melodies. Played at a low volume, it creates a subtle context for the environment surrounding it. Broken into four tracks with thirty seconds of silence in between each, it can be forgettable or captivating, just as it was intended to be. In the decades since the release of Eno’s Ambient series, an eponymous genre emerged that took the manifesto contained in “Ambient 1” to heart. What makes this record so remarkable is that it is blatant and intentional in its transparency. Where the act of listening to music is deeply personal and interpreted differently by everybody, “Ambient 1” may be the first piece of music recorded by a popular musician to demand personal interpretation. It is intended to be as memorable as it is forgettable, depending on each different listen. Eno writes that above all, “Ambient 1” is “intended to induce calm and a space to think.” Regardless of focus or interest, “Ambient 1” does this exceptionally well, whether in meditation or stranded in an airport.
Eno re-imagined the concept of music for public spaces and created a new genre of music: Ambient music. by the concept of elevator music, though disinterested in its content, Eno sought to create organic music suitable to the atmosphere of public spaces. He laments elevator music’s intention to mask the natural sounds of an environment, and declares that music like this should be created to enhance it. He decides to call this genre Ambient music from the term ambiance, by defining it as “an atmosphere, or a surrounding influence: a tint.” He declares that “Ambient music must be able to accommodate many levels of listening attention without enforcing one in particular; it must be as ignorable as it is interesting.” As grandiose and mundane as these goals may seem, Eno accomplishes his task. The Ambient series, consisting of four records released between 1978- 1982 ac-
_ James Derek Sapienza
James Derek Sapienza is a 25-yearold musician and artist. His record collection contains more than 1,000 LPs and singles, which he has been collecting since he was 8 years old. July 21, 2011 O-Town Scene
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Laygirl Fashion by Emily Popek Let’s keep seasonal clothing in stores during the appropriate season I’ve got a great money-making fashion idea. I’m going to open a clothing store where you can buy seasonal clothing any time you want. My sister and I were talking recently about how bizarre it is that you can’t buy a swimsuit in August, or a winter coat in February. I don’t know about you, but I don’t swim an awful lot, so I’m not rushing out in May when the bathing suits hit the racks to buy a new one. However, I might (hypothetically) find myself in July or August with a chance to go swimming and a bathing suit that a) I can’t find b) doesn’t fit anymore or c) I suddenly hate. But if I go shopping, I may not find swimsuits in the store. They are already being replaced by fall styles, including winter coats and sweaters. Thanks, retailers. That’s just what I need when it’s 90 de-
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It just kind of ticks me off to see swimsuits and pretty little dresses on the racks when it’s still snowing outside. grees outside. And similarly, I have been known to lose various bits of my cold-weather gear during the (interminable) winter. So I find myself wanting to replace these items in, say, March, when it’s still freezing cold and snowy in our lovely little corner of the world. What do I find in the store instead? Swimsuits. I do, theoretically, understand the logic behind this welldocumented retail strategy. It has something to do with the whole fashion cycle being months ahead of what’s going on in the real world (and I mean that in more ways than one). The sequence of events goes something like this: In summer, designers show their spring collections for the following year. In August or so, fashion buyers make decisions about the actual clothes their retailer clients will stock for the following spring. Fashion blogs and magazines start highlighting notable spring trends or styles around February. And the clothes hit the stores _ regardless of whether you’re in New York or Miami _ shortly thereafter. All this seems designed to ensure that, by the time actual spring rolls around, you’re primed and ready to buy that new flowery dress or pair of espadrilles (or whatever is hot, in or must-have that year). Which is fine, in theory. But the problem
is, I live in the real world. For one thing, I’m usually so excited to get reunited with all the hot-weather clothes I packed away that it takes me a while to get sick of them and start wanting something new. For another, I don’t have a ready supply of cash on hand to buy the latest and greatest things to update my wardrobe each season. (Who does, really?) And finally, it just kind of ticks me off to see swimsuits and pretty little dresses on the racks when it’s still snowing outside. There is a bright side to all of this, though. The bizarre, fastforwarded fashion cycle makes shopping the clearance racks even more of a pleasure. Besides getting great deals (tailored slacks for $1.99? Don’t mind if I do!), you can actually buy things that are appropriate for the time of year you’re actually experiencing _ not the one that’s three months (or more) away. What a concept. Emily F. Popek has no idea where her winter hat and gloves are right now. She is also assistant editor of The Daily Star.
MUSIC PEOPLE | Sal Salvaggio Saturday’s show with So & So’s Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Revue at The Autumn Cafe is titled “R ‘n’ B and Beyond,” promising a wide range of musical stylings. So & So’s Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Revue consists of Kevin Corkery on percussion, Stan Fox on vocals and harmonica, Tom Ives on electric and acoustic bass, Jen Raphaelson on vocals and keyboards and Sal Salvaggio on vocals and electric/acoustic guitars. Adam Sisenwein of the O-Town Scene got a hold of Salvaggio to discuss what the group is all about, past experiences performing in Oneonta and what this Saturday night holds. Music starts at 10 p.m. Cover is $5. THE O-TOWN SCENE: How did you all meet? SAL SALVAGGIO: We met each other socially, via day jobs and in various musical situations. Stan, Tom and Kevin got the ball rolling for the So & So’s last winter. OS: How did the idea of the So & So Band come up? SS: I think we all wanted to play the great old R&B tunes. Stan came up with the name of the group. I think it came to him in a dream ... OS: How did you end up joining the group? SS: Well, Kevin and I were in the pit orchestra for Orpheus Theatre’s production of “Rent” last Fall and talked about getting a rock band together, then we played a 1950s-style gig last December with some other people and liked playing together then. I got a call from Stan Fox last winter, who had talked to Tom and Kevin about the R&B concept. Then I called Jen, and the rest is history. OS: What type of musical experience do each of you have? SS: As individuals we have played classical, rock and jazz and have performed with and conducted concert bands, pit orchestras, choirs, operas, musicals, small combos. Also, as soloists, we have performed both locally and across the country.
OS: Does the band perform any original music as well as covers? SS: We are starting to introduce originals. We have been toying with tunes that we have written as individuals. We hope to have a few together for the Autumn gig. You can sit in your room and write tunes with your guitar or other electronic programs like GarageBand, etc., but it all really starts to happen when other people are in the mix. OS: How do you prepare/practice for a project like this? SS: I have been exploring not only the various harmonic and melodic possibilities in all the tunes we do but also a variety of guitar effects to try to create a sonic backdrop to it all. Sometimes it works, other times I have to rethink it. But that is the fun part.
Contributed Sal Salvaggio of the So & So’s talked to the O-Town Scene about the group’s show Saturday, July 23, at the Autumn Cafe. Recently, we have all been doing different things: Stan has played in a traditional blues group, Tom just finished reviving a sacred jazzinfluenced work, Kevin plays in a lot of jazz groups, Jen does a solo act, and I have done a lot of classical recitals on period instruments. OS: What styles/eras of R&B does the band usually play? Early rock, Motown, funk/soul? SS: We cover most of that stuff, but also play folk and a few jazz standards. We also do an acoustic set. OS: How “beyond” R&B will this Saturday’s performance go? SS: Aside from Motown, Stax, etc., we will be doing tunes by Jimi Hendrix, Muddy Waters, Amy Winehouse, The Eagles, etc., as well as some acoustic stuff and things like “LuLu’s Back in Town.”
OS: What are band rehearsals like? Where do they usually take place? SS: Organic. Sometimes we do rehearsals with just the vocalists to get the harmonies down. We practice at some one’s house, usually Stan’s garage. For rehearsals It ‘s a collaborative effort. Someone brings a tune or two, we work out an arrangement and all add something. Three of us are local music teachers, and we have a doctor and local businessman ... it makes the mix interesting. OS: How long have you been involved with music in Oneonta? SS: About 20 or 30 years for some of us. We have all been around for a while, playing everything from classical music to jazz and rock. OS: What are the fondest memories you have of performing in Oneonta. SS: Playing the William Tell Overture with my trio, Puff ‘n’ Pluck (including Rene Prins and Marilyn Roper), at First Night Oneonta back in 2000. Another memorable moment would be watching the folks get up and dance to our music at So & So’s fundraising performance at Foothills last April. Now that was exciting. OS: What could people expect from the So & So’s Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Revue performance at The Autumn Cafe on Saturday? SS: A great time with some hot vibes coming from the stage. We think we are pretty upbeat people, and that usually comes through in the performances. July 21, 2011 O-Town Scene
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ART PEOPLE | Anda Stelian “Boxes, Boxes, ... BOXES!
Silhouette 77 and Silhouette 92
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Born in Romania, educated in Belgium, living in France and in New York City. Architect, I discovered ceramics 15 years ago for my own enjoyment and as a way to use my creativity. In 2006, on the verge of moving back to New York, I decided to sort trough the different stages and interests in my work over the years and concentrate on a set format, “the BOX”, ”Almost Square,” as a volume of graphic imagination. My work is stoneware and consist in building with slabs from drawings, trying to keep the graphic quality when “translating the drawing” into the clay mass. Like Tablets, Tableaux, stenographies, these are small life commemorations, meant to lay or to be hanged, are visual memories, personal celebrations or graphic research. Some of the THEMES I like to explore come from my everyday life, being part of the city, impressed by the “media”, visiting my sketchbooks, events, obsessions or concerns. S.H.E. Project was constructed around : S =She shape, silhouettes, feminine shapes H =He shape, silhouettes, masculine shapes E = Enigma, a reflection on belly and violence, on belly end feminine images, also as a support of ideas. Enigma also as a question mark raised by the veiled women. (This is more discussed in France where diversity takes an other dimension than in the US)”
_ Artist’s Statement of Anda Stelian
Romanian-born artist showing work in Cooperstown
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SEE HER WORK Cooperstown Art Association Déjeuner sur l’herbe is a fotonat, a work on paper in the 25th annual Cooperstown Art Association Juried Exhibition. The exhibit is up through Aug. 19. The CAA is at 22 Main St. in Cooperstown. (607) 5479777 | Open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.
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Smithy-Pioneer Gallery “S*H*E* Project” (She, He, Enigma) is in the Pottery Studio at th Smithy-Pioneer Gallery at 55 Pioneer St. in Cooperstown. (607) 547-8671 | Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Organic Compound 4 July 21, 2011 O-Town Scene
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Lennon in Andes
This summer, Andes is a destination for Beatles memorabilia. A collection of 23 never-before-published images of John Lennon and Yoko Ono in their West Village apartment in New York City are displayed at Andes Art & Antiques.
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Merna Popper owns the gallery, which is in a barn attached to the back of her house on Main Street in the Delaware County town. Popper’s life has revolved around art. She grew up surrounded by art in New York City, graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in art and has spent most of her life as an art collector and dealer. When the opportunity came to purchase the rights to the 23 negatives of Lennon and Ono, she was intrigued. “I had written a lot about photography and thought it would be a really interesting thing to put together” Popper said. The Lennon photographs were taken by photographer Louis Gaudiosi. Gaudiosi, who was on assignment for Rock
Magazine at the time, took the photos of the couple one day in 1972; but somehow, they were never published. Now, for the first time in almost 40 years, they are on display at Popper’s gallery. The art gallery owner’s personal favorite is the picture showing Lennon on his bed, with his headphones on, in what appears to be a work session. Popper purchased the rights to develop and show the photographs, and put together an exhibit called “John Lennon: The Way He Was – 1972.” The black-andwhite photographs show a 32-year-old Lennon working at home and spending time with Ono. A few months ago, a couple came into the gallery in Andes and approached Popper with a set of 100 negatives of Lennon and Ono. The couple’s daughter is Gaudiosi’s partner in New York City. Popper contacted Gaudiosi, who no longer works as a photographer, and offered to buy the rights to show the pictures. It was costly, but Popper said she saw a “tremendous investment potential” in them. After purchasing the rights, she contacted photographer Annie Gohde, owner of Annie’s Community Darkroom in Schenevus, and technical assistant in the art department at Hartwick Col-
Simona David lege. Gohde developed and printed the negatives. Geoffrey Rogers of Pine Hill framed them. The pictures have been on display since July 2. The opening weekend drew a big crowd — more than 500 people visited the exhibit in the first two days, including journalists from as far away as California. Two pictures have already been sold; the price of each photograph ranges from $750 to $3,800. The photographs will be on display through Sept. 1. The gallery, at 173 Main St. in Andes, is open Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and by appointment. To make an appointment, call (845) 676-3420 or email PopperArtsy2@aol. com. For more information, visit www. andesartandantiques.com.
_ Simona David
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LOCAL EATS
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A meal
with a view The Silo has seafood, steak
and a sigh-worthy valley setting The bride took a deep breath, adjusted her veil and stepped forward into the sunlight. As she began her walk down the path of the garden, the crowd rose to greet her and soft music wafted through the hillside. All this and we hadn’t yet stepped into The Silo restaurant. On any given weekend during summer months, The Silo, located just outside Greene, is a wedding watcher’s dream. The stunning view from the open garden adjacent to the main building is the focal point. We paused on entering the restaurant to catch the lovely scene. Once inside, you’d hardly know any special events were taking place on the hilltop below. The restaurant offers “casual dining” and yet manages to convey the subtle niceties that make the dining experience a little extra special _ white linen table cloths, charming waitstaff, an extensive wine selection (with wines from the Finger Lakes included). Contributed Originally opened in the late 1960s, the most recent incarnation of the restaurant dates back to a significant fire in the mid-1980s that threatened to shut down the restaurant. The owners, members of the Kurtz family from Oak Ridge, N.J., were able to salvage what was left of the building. Along with help from area volunteers, the Kurtz’s were able to clean up and rebuild the current restaurant just a short time after the fire. Almost 30 years later, The Silo still provides among the most memorable vistas to experience upstate New York’s delightful summer light. My husband and I began our dinner on a recent Saturday evening with a refreshing glass of white wine (Heron Hill’s Semi-Dry Riesling) and a truly delicious (and healthy) appetizer of stuffed mushrooms overflowing with spinach, feta cheese and onion and garlic. As we perused the menu, the “theme” appeared to be a mixture of seafood and various cuts of steak.
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After we ordered, our attentive waiter reminded us that entrées come with the salad bar, and we eagerly grabbed our salad plates. The salad bar included a fresh selection of greens, vegetables and bread. My husband and I decided to “divide our labor” with respect to our entrees: he took the vegetarian options and I, the steak lover’s. I opted for the petite filet mignon, a smallish version (six ounces) of a filet mignon. My husband delved into his choice of pasta primavera, resplendent with fresh vegetables. My steak (served medium) had a balanced charbroiled flavor. We ended our meal with peanut butter pie and pecan pie, both rich and full-flavored. As we left, the sun was beginning to set and we caught a view of the gardens again. The wedding party was gone and all that was left were empty chairs and a long, white aisle. But The Silo’s view of the valley remained, with its rolling hills, soft, yellow sunlight and lush green trees.
_ Cecelia Walsh-Russo
THE SILO | 203 Moran Road, Greene | (607) 656-4377 Private events, ceremonies, catering, brunch
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Actors shine in final ‘Potter’ film I want to get this out of the way before I say anything else about “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2”: It was the right call to make the final book in the J.K. Rowling series into two films. There are those out there, probably the ones not as invested in the Potter world as I and millions of others have been, who have said it was just a play for more money, or a way to drag the phenomenon out a little longer. Shame on you. Anything that gets kids and adults interested in watching such well-made movies together is a good thing. It doesn’t happen as much as it should these days.
onta’s Southside Cinemas on Thursday night after waiting in a line that wound outside to the far reaches of where TJ Maxx will soon open. We were herded into lines for 2D and 3D once we actually got into the building. I went for the 2D because I’ve seen all the previous movies that way. And 3D is so disorienting to me anyway that viewing it with a huge group of people around me would just make it more confusing. While “Part 1” seemed to focus on presenting Hermione (Emma Watson) as a strong female character and dedicated friend to Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), this movie had a host of heroes, male
Associated Press In this film publicity image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, from left, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Daniel Radcliffe are shown in a scene from ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2..’ McGonagall (Maggie Smith) and Molly Weasley (Julie
who must make choices for the good of the world that those much older than him could probably never make. Radcliffe has grown and matured through his tenure as the character, with his talent shining through his performance. He carries the weight of the world and the movie
It brought such a loving and vivid interpretation of Rowling’s words that I could find little to criticize about what was left out or changed. It was an emotional roller coaster for me and the hundreds who piled into One-
and female. Just to name a few: Neville Longbottom (Matthew Lewis), Minerva
Chocolate Drops impress during Big Pickin’ Weekend There was a good time to be had Friday night at the Oneonta Theatre, with the Carolina Chocolate Drops opening the theater’s Big Pickin’ Weekend. Richie Stearns and Rosie Newton kicked off the show with their fiddle-and-banjo-playing skills on display. The pair played some traditional songs, as well as originals. They brought humor and knowledge of the origins of the songs they performed, which they shared with the audience. The same can definitely be said for the Carolina Chocolate Drops, who had audience members tapping their feet and dancing in front of the theater. It was one of the best performances I’ve seen at the venue. 14
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Walters). The strongest character of them all is, of course, Harry,
The band seemed to fuse seamlessly American roots music with an Irish folk sound and modern R&B. Rhiannon Giddens, the lone female in the quartet, was particularly memorable, with the raw quality of her bluesy voice recalling those you might hear on a vinyl record from the early 20th century. Also impressive were the beatbox stylings of Adam Matta, whose voice “played” bass and brass with pitch-perfect precision throughout the night. The most interesting song, and admittedly the only one I was familiar with, was “Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!),” originally done by Blu Cantrell in 2001. The track appears on the Drops’ Grammy-winning
with grace. The world that Harry inhabits literally crumbles around his feet, and the last layers of security keeping Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and his followers at bay fall to pieces. Even in the face of intense moments of death, destruction and chaos, the filmmakers brilliantly add moments of
humor, providing a chance to ease the tension of the situation. It is a deft hand that can, at one point, make you cheer on your favorites to victory in a fierce, loud frenzy of spellcasting, and the next, bring you to tears for the loss of characters you’ve grown attached to that you were glad to see come back for one last adventure. While delivering moments of such sound and fury, the movie also has periods of silence and quiet that take your breath away. Perhaps one of the most important things for me and other fans of the books, this movie did the original text justice. More than that, it brought such a loving and vivid interpretation of Rowling’s words that I could find little to criticize about what was left out or changed. This would not have been possible if the book had been crammed into one movie. This film is a fitting and powerful end to an epic story. It will not be matched for many years to come, if ever.
Contributed The Carolina Chocolate Drops performed to an appreciative crowd at the Oneonta Theatre on Friday, July 15.
— Adrienne Wise
album “Genuine Negro Jig,” and it sounded amazing. It was totally unexpected from an old-time string band, and was one of the many highlights of the show. Another popular tune, “Cornbread and Butterbeans,” brought down the house with cheers, stomping and dancing from the audience as part of the encore.
_ Adrienne Wise
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Top 23 Idol contenders announced
The second elimination round of the 2011 Ultimate Idol was Wednesday, July 13, with 20 performers singing to get into the top group for the semifinal round, which is Wednesday, July 27, at Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in Oneonta. As with the first elimination round, a group of audience members decided the top three performances of the evening: 1. Ron Leone of Bovina, singing “Luck Be A Lady” by Frank Sinatra Leone dazzled with his spot-on Sinatra vocals, and his enthusiastic swagger, highlighted with a hip-swiveling dance interlude during an instrumental break. Leone is a pro, he literally is a Sinatra impersonator who can be hired for events. The crowd Wednesday didn’t mind, though. The older gentleman from Bovina entertained. 2. Alan Vanderpool of Rome, Pa., singing “International Harvester” by Craig Morgan Vanderpool gave one of the evening’s (Due to a three-way tie, 22 contenders most entertaining performances. His made the top group. A wild card contesenergy got the crowd hootin’ and holtant will join the group to perform at the lerin’, even those who were not country semifinals at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at fans. Although he doesn’t have one of Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center at the best voices in the competition, he 24 Market St. in Oneonta) definitely proved that he can give one of the best shows. Tera Aikens, of Oneonta 3. Tera Aikens of Oneonta, singing Jessica Austin, of Norwich “American Honey” by Lady Antebellum Jackie Brando, of West Edmeston Aikens has a genuinely sweet voice, Bonnie Burt, of Greene and even though she followed Leone, Cindy Dann, of Binghamton she held her own on stage with an Angela Ellwanger, of Oneonta attention-holding performance. Nicole Frank, of Oneonta 3. Lori Koblanski of Bainbrige, singMichael Grey, of Bainbridge ing “Get Here” by Oleta Adams Like Ultimate Idol, which had a threeMallory Hunter, of Meridale way tie for the top 20, we had a tie Lindsay Johnston Franklin for the third best performance of the Lori Koblanski, of Bainbridge evening between Aikens and Koblanski. Ron Leone, of Bovina Koblanski, a regular musical theater Christopher McCracken, of Davenport actress, gave a moving performance. Mary Francis Perricone, of Sidney Center Her rich, full voice and story of how her Ron Pleban, of Oneonta husband is often away from her made it Tio Schluter, of New Berlin seem like she wrote the song. Nicole Townsend, of Cobleskill HONORABLE MENTION: Solon Tsangaras, of Afton Ron Pleban of Oneonta, singing “I’ll Alan Vanderpool, of Rome, Pa. Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans. Liz Walker, of Delhi This guy probably has the most natural Pamela West, of South Kortright confidence of any contender, and looks Terri Whitney, of Franklin like he genuinely enjoys entertaining Jon Keegan, of Oneonta (voted into the top people. He’s got an average voice, but 23 by Central New York Radio Group his easy, joyful stage prescene makes listeners) him a pleasure to watch.
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Genevieve Pedulla The Horseshoe Lounge Playboys perform on the Cooperstown Blues Express on July 2.
Local Americana group rocks the Blues Train
The Horseshoe Lounge Playboys brought their strings, boots and whiskey to the outside car of the Cooperstown Blues Express on July 2 for a train-rocking good time. The band plays a fusion of bluegrass and old-time that form an original backwoods Americana sound a sizeable crowd danced to for their literally moving performance. As the train moseyed through rolling hills and baby corn just beginning to sprout, the gathering of fans and friends drinking libations in the fresh, open air, you couldn’t help but think, “This is summer right here.” While the sun was still burning brightly in the cloudless sky, sounds meshed together between the band, the crowd and the rattling rail cars. With amplification of the band at one end of the train, people got acquainted with fellow passengers. But even from the caboose, Darin Trass’ improvisational fiddle solos carried and stood out. Trass led the band to billowing climaxes with rapid-tempo solos and accompaniment from the other instruments, often kneeling toward the ground with the band caddy-cornered him, their energies tunneling off of the stage. “The dancing is spreading,” said a passenger as the sun set below the mountains and stratus clouds wisped in, layering the sky. As the Blues Train reached its turn around point in Cooperstown, so did the night. People were less intent on socializing and more engrossed in the music, as the dancing spread all the way to the soundboard at the end of the car. What is so engaging about the Horseshoe Lounge Playboys is their old-time folk and bluegrass style, which fits in with the rural landscape. Trass and lead singer Randy Miritello provide many of the vocals (upright bassist Ben Gross and mandolin player Will Lunn also contribute). The different textures of their voices complement each other _ Trass has a scratchy and smoky growl while Miritello has a smooth, traditional country sound. As the train slowed to its lowest possible speed, no one wanted the evening to end. If the rickety old train had broken down in the countryside between Milford and Cooperstown, that would have been just fine. As the train pulled into the Milford Train Deport, the blasting of the horn coincided simultaneously with the end of the final song, “T for Thelma,” and to cheers, whistles and stomps from the passengers. The Horseshoe Lounge Playboys will perform at the Americana Fest at Brewery Ommegang on Aug. 5, along with Steve Earle, The Felice Brothers and Langhorne Slim.
_ Emily Greenberg
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Blues, Booze, Good Times
The Cooperstown Blues Express is an adults-only three-hour musical train ride Story by Karen Miritello, Photos by Genevieve Pedulla
The Train
Every Saturday night from May through September, a passenger train boards at the Milford train depot. Although Cooperstown is the official destination, passengers along for this ride will go there and back without ever stepping off. That’s because this experience is more about taking a musical journey than it is about reaching a physical destination. Welcome to the Cooperstown Blues Express. Departing promptly at 7 p.m., this train is all about keeping
passengers on their feet with live music, everyone swaying to the rhythm of the music and movement of the train. During the three-hour ride, bands groove and people dance while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Susquehanna River Valley. Fred Falco initially came up with the idea of using the train as an entertainment venue, and created the Cooperstown Blues Express, contracting rail service from the Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society. The business was purchased in 2004 by Paul Fish, who now runs the business
as a sideline to his main income as a general contractor. “It was something to do,” Fish said. “What else are you going to do on a Saturday night? Stay home?” The train is usually seven cars long for the Blues Express. It includes the engine, two coaches, a commissary car (where souvenirs and food are sold), the dining car (where the bar is located), an open-air gondola (where the band performs) and a caboose. When the train reaches Cooperstown, the engine is shifted to the opposite end to pull the cars back,
with the caboose acting as a sound buffer between the engine and the music car. The train is staffed with a mix of regular volunteer railroad workers who serve as engineer, conductor and brakeman. Fish and his partner, Kathy Coughlan, organize the entertainment, and set up and clean up the show. This summer, Fish and Coughlan’s two sons are home visiting from Florida, and they occasionally pitch in, along with their daughter in law, Matia, who tends bar.
Micah Resney and Hilary Taylor Fannin stroll in the parking lot before passengers board the Blues Express on July 2. It is common that people come early to tailgate and enjoy the pre-train buzz.
Drinks are served in the dining car. Train conductor Rae Anne Clark takes Erik Beckley’s ticket for the The Horseshoe Lounge Playboys ride July 2. 16
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Passengers dance while the Horseshoe Lounge Playboys perform July 2.
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The Music
True to its name, the Cooperstown Blues Express mostly presents blues bands. The talent is local and throughout the Northeast _ Binghamton, Albany, Syracuse, Boston, Vermont and New Hampshire. Occasionally Fish will book non-blues bands if he thinks the talent is there. (This year’s schedule includes a bluegrass band and also a reggae band.) The Delta Generators are a Boston-based blues band that typically plays in clubs, bars and festivals. When Fish approached the band to play the train, bass player Ryan O’Neal said it “sounded interesting but we didn’t really know what to expect.” Getting to the venue June 25 and setting up, the band was still a bit uncertain about being in such a small town and on such an antiquated train (many of the cars are from the 1920s). As the engine pulled away from the depot and the band found their legs in the sway of the rail cars, the true magic of the experience came through. “All of a sudden everybody just squeezed onto that flatbed car, and for three hours, people were just yelling and cheering and drinking and dancing and having
Jenny Stockdale and Ryan Laurey pet Blue in the food and booze car of the train. (Blue is the Blues Express owners’ dog.)
a party,” O’Neal said. “It was just the best time.” The Delta Generators will perform again on the Blues Express on Sept. 3. Brian Potenziano is a blues harmonica player and singer with the Parlor Cats of Binghamton, an annual Blues Express act that performed May 28 this year. “It truly is the coolest gig that we play,” he said. “It’s a rolling party.” Fish has observed that many bands will bring their own following of fans, but just as many passengers on the Blues Express have no idea who the band will be. These passengers just trust that the experience will be a good time and seem to enjoy themselves, whoever the band is. “Put a quality band in front of them and they’ll be happier than hell,” Fish said.
The Crowd
Passengers on the train are all 21 years of age or older, and typically come in groups. The only other factor that customers have in common is a willingness to shell out the $18 ticket price. “The price helps eliminate most of the nonsense,” said Fish, who notes that people willing to pay for the ticket are more in-
Riders in the gondola look down the train.
terested in having fun than starting trouble. Overall, the mood on the train can generally be characterized as loose and relaxed, getting a little wild by night’s end. Anywhere from 60 to 150 people will typically attend a Blues Express event. Fish has seen a recent trend in “Jack and Jill” wedding parties, but this carries over to a general attitude of “any guy can dance with any girl and any girl can dance with any guy.” “It’s a unique, adult good time,” said Steven Doyle, a hairdresser from Oneonta who rides the train several times a summer, often bringing guests. “They all say they wish they had something like it where they live.” Doyle also said he appreciates the sense of camaraderie between passengers. Being captive for the threehour ride is definitely a part of creating the experience. Unlike a bar, where customers may not interact much with one another and can leave at any time, passengers on the train are committed for the evening. Potenziano of the Parlor Cats put it this way: “It’s like a party at your Uncle’s house, only everyone gets along.” For a schedule of upcoming events, visit www.cooperstownbluesexpress.com
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For many years, Delaware County has served as a popular country getaway for city-dwellers seeking a slower pace of life and a breath of fresh air. While you still may have to drive hours to find dependable cell phone reception, world-class theater is now only a stone’s throw away. From July 22 to 24, the Capitol Theater in Hancock at 170 Front St. will present “Dexter and Lewellyn,” an original play chronicling life in the Southern Tier of New York. Performances will be Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m, and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission is by donation. Written by Jonathon Ward, a department administrator for the New York University Graduate Acting Program, the play is a collaboration between the NYU program and the Little Victory Players of Hancock. The extensive three-year NYU program, which has been in existence since the 1960s, takes only 16 actors. Drawing people from throughout the country, the cast, as well as Ward and director NYU faculty Scott Illingsworth, spent time researching in Hancock. Under the eye of Hancock resident Jerry DaBrescia, president of nonprofit development group Hancock Partners Inc., the cast visited local landmarks and spoke with residents to grasp what life is like in the area. All of these steps were taken to best show what Ward believes is the reality of life in the Southern Tier. Though he currently calls New York City home, Ward spent 10 years living in Elmira. Along with Elmira, Ward also has family ties in Norwich and Oxford. “Upstate is just magnificent. O-Town Scene July 21, 2011
Contributed Jerry DaBrescia describes a plant closing to the NYU cast of ‘Dexter and Lewellyn,’ which was inspired and will be performed in Hancock. I absolutely love it,” Ward said. Even though Ward finds beauty in the area, he does understand the sometimes grim reality of the area. “Upstate communities, like downstate communities, are challenged,” Ward said. In “Dexter and Lewellyn,” which takes place in 1970s, the challenge comes in the form of strained relationships compounded with uncertain economic situations. After high school, Dexter takes a job at a local factory, which may soon move to Mexico. He is joined at the factory by Skip, who is a manager. Lewellyn, who decided to go away to college, has returned home to teach. Maggie, Dexter’s interim girlfriend, works at McDonald’s. Finally, there is Christopher, an out-of-towner from New York City who is making a video to try to save the factory from closing. While both Ward and Ernest Schenk, artistic director of the Little Victory Players, say no direct names or details of Hancock are used, both the story and characters are based on real-life experiences of Ward’s. Schenk
echoes the same sentiment. Schenk, who graduated from the NYU Theater Program in 1970, is the CEO of the Little Victory Players, which Schenk founded with his wife in 1990. Along with the Capitol Theater, Schenk has also put on shows at the State Theatre in Deposit and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oneonta. Altogether, Schenk said the group puts on between six to eight performances a year. As a resident of Hancock, Schenk sees the play as a very accurate portrayal of life in the area. “I think it really represents it excellently; it shows it very well,” Ward said. The theater itself is an important local landmark. Built more than 100 years ago, Schenk said, the theater was a center of the community for a long time. The theater was a hardware store, before Schenk turned it back into the theater that it is today. “People are proud to have the theater there,” Schenk said. “They appreciate that it is a cultural center.”
_ Jacob Pucci
Vintage Video by Sam Benedict
‘The Asphalt Jungle,’ 1950, Sterling Hayden, Jean Hagen “Like I’m always telling her: ‘If you want fresh air, don’t look for it in this town!’” Louis Cavelli (Anthony Caruso) exclaims. The crack safe exploder is recounting an increasingly contentious exchange with the missus, all for the benefit of his colleagues-in-crime. At anecdote’s end, Cavelli’s voice rises to an almost comical shout. That Louis doesn’t launch into the noise pollution of some “Guys ‘n’ Dolls” songand-dance number is among “The Asphalt Jungle”’s many smart moves _ not to mention one of its precious few mercies. Its landscape comes to feature as many casualties as might litter your typically merciless “Spider-Man: The Musical” matinee. Despite the results of Lou’s informal EPA report (not to mention the smoldering arsenal of cigarettes on parade), John Huston’s “Jungle” remains a mighty breath of fresh, rarefied air in the crowded genre of The Heist Picture. It’s a bottled black-and-white breeze that wafts to us all the way from 1950, a world of hard shadows and soft, spectral light _ Harold Rosson supplies the unforgettable cinematography. The un-incarcerated air is certainly clear enough for Doc Erwin Riedenschneider (Sam Jaffe), who is himself fresh from a prison stay (in “Jungle”’s often-elegant code, folks refer to his tenure there as being “behind the walls”). The Rieden-meister loses little recidivist time in losing all cop supervision; his primary rehabilitation project entails dusting off a classic, (supposedly) sure-fire caper proposal, and getting it green-lit. Doc prescribes that he and a motley-teamto-named-later surgically extract as many specimens as possible from Belletier’s, a high-end jewelry emporium that surely won’t see the low-down crew coming. The film introduces the towering Dix Handley (Sterling Hayden) to us by way of police line-up. “Occupation: None,” the loudspeaker announces, letting us know that this eligible bachelor with the engraved scowl is a laid-back dude in his late 30s with a cell-block summer home who likes to keep his options open. Sterling Hayden is the perfect fit for Hand-
This eligible bachelor is a laid-back dude in his late 30s with a cell-block summer home who likes to keep his options open. ley, the heavy who’s the film’s hardened, human excuse for a “hero.” The asphalt so thickly set into his face only softens when he’s talking to Doll (a terribly affecting Jean Hagen), or talking about Home. Or talking to Doll about Home. One of “Jungle”’s most brilliant highlights is its understated show-stopper of a heist sequence, silently attempted like some solemn little mass in the broad dead-of-night. The movie knows to keep its yapper shut as its characters (and its drama) go to work. There’s no intrusion upon their intrusion, and the film-makers appear to take their cinematic cue from the criminals, not bringing anything they and the low-key occa-
WUOW Featured Artist Steve Earle Steve Earle and his son, Justin Townes Earle, are this week’s WUOW featured artists. Each week, SUNY Oneonta-based NPR affiliate WUOW features a worthy musician in its Friday Night Featured Artist radio program from 8 to 9 p.m. at 104.7 FM in Oneonta and online at wuow.org. For more than three decades, Steve Earle has helped define modern country music. At the dawn of his career, Earle helped bring about the term “new country,” and has been relentlessly touring and recording ever since. Earle will perform at Brewery Ommegang on Aug. 5 as part of the inaugural Americana Festival. The Felice Brothers, Langhorne Slim and the Horseshoe Lounge Playboys will also perform. PARTIAL PLAYLIST Goodbye Is All We Got | City Of Immigrants Pancho And Lefty | White Freightliner Harlem River Blues
sion don’t need: there’s no frenetic editing, no auto-tuned cover of “Welcome To the Jungle” crammed down our ear-drums, no overcompensating audience manipulation that might well mar any modern re-make. As a result, tension gathers organically, and we viewers (as implicated “lookouts”) keep our eyes peeled and ears perked for pins dropping. And our helplessly attuned senses pick up those ripples as the robbers do _ distant sirens and alarms that signal the first faint sign of trouble for even these incredibly discreet trouble-makers. Written by Ben Maddow and John Huston, and based upon W.R. Burnett’s novel, “Jungle” features no shortage of words you’ll want to etch into your memory’s ever-drying cement. It only loses a sliver of its impressive nerve near the end, as its unsettlingly hard-bitten Police Chief (John McIntyre) pontificates to the press about their eternal struggle against what he literally calls the city “jungle” (although he makes no reference to “asphalt”).
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THE MARRIAGE EQUALITY ACT goes
into effect in New York state Diversity Rules by Jim Koury
Celebrate with the Oneonta Marriage Equality Party July 24 is a day many gay and lesbian New Yorkers have been waiting for so ever patiently. Loving couples, many together for decades, will be able to finalize their love for each other legally and obtain all the benefits of marriage accorded by the state. Although full federal equality has not been reached, we can relish in the glow of a very hard-fought victory in New York. July 24 will be a celebration day for equality. In order to commemorate the arrival of legal same-sex marriage, a marriage equality party is scheduled for Sunday, July 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Oneonta Theatre. Diversity Rules Magazine, which I am the founding editor, is the organizer of the event, and there are some exciting things planned. For entertainment, singer Lukus Wells of Binghamton will sing songs off his debut CD, “Diagonal.” I am honored that he has agreed to participate in the Oneonta event. His angelic vocals, haunting melodies and unique perspective will have you wanting to listen more. There will be a silent auction and a 50-50 raffle, with some very cool items being donated. (You will have to attend to find out what they are.) Proceeds will be donated to the Human Rights Campaign and the local PFLAG Chapter, as well as help to cover the expenses of the party. An open mic will be available for people to express their thoughts about what marriage equality means to them, to announce wedding plans or just to extend words of support. There will be comments made by yours truly, of course. While the novelty of same-sex marriage will eventually wear off, July 24 is a day to celebrate the arrival of equality in New York. Come join us at the Oneonta Theatre for a few hours of fun, food and good will. Times, they are a changing, and the change certainly is for the better.
— Jim Koury
Jim Koury was born and raised in Oneonta. He is a gay activist, and the city clerk of Oneonta, a position he has held for 18 years. He can be reached at editor@diversityrulesmagazine.com.ou
July 24
Marriage opens to same-sex couples On July 24, New York becomes the latest state permitting same-sex marriage. After all the debate, what does the Marriage Equality Act mean besides having to buy wedding presents for friends, and increasing the pressure to find someone for those of us who are single? Under the Act, two single individuals, regardless of gender, may marry provided they are 18 or older and not related as an ancestor and descendant (grandparent-grandchild, for example), are not siblings, and are not uncle or aunt and niece or nephew. First cousins are allowed to marry. Someone who is 16 or 17 may marry with the written permission of both parents, while someone 14 or 15 may marry with the written permission of both parents and the consent of either a state supreme court justice or a family court judge. Same-sex couples may apply to a city or town clerk for a marriage license. Nothing in the Act allows the clerk to deny the license if the clerk personally opposes same-sex marriage. Any clerk refusing to issue a license is to an Article 78 action in state supreme court, compelling the clerk to perform his or her official duties. There is a 24-hour waiting period between the issuance of the marriage license and the ceremony. Since July 24 is a Sunday, July 25 is the first day most clerks will issue licenses to same-sex couples. Clerks might not work Sunday, so the first weddings will probably be Tuesday, July 26. The Act also provides that any law providing a status or benefit based on marital status (1,324 according to Empire State Pride Agenda) shall apply equally to opposite and same-sex couples. For example, same-sex couples will be able to file joint income tax returns with the state (although DOMA prohibits joint federal returns) and inherit under New York’s intestacy laws should either spouse die without a will. The unfortunate news for same-sex couples who have been planning to tie the knot under the drop ceilings and florescent lighting of the local Knights of Columbus or Elks hall, you probably won’t be able to. Nor will any clergy be obligated to perform a same-sex marriage if it would violate the clery’s religious beliefs. These fall under the conscious exception included in the Act to garner the additional votes needed for passage. But even with these hindrances, same-sex couples will indeed be able to marry.
GUEST COLUMN
Brian Haak
Brian R. Haak is a graduate of Albany Law School. He is a lawyer with the New York state Assembly. Originally from Montgomery County, he now lives in Latham.
by Terry Ludwig
There are no accidents “Life carries with it creative energy. We were not alone in this manifest creation. Nor was it our collective intention, but surely we cannot resist but to breathe. To expand your experience beyond the archetype of your given life is to shed the shell that is man and embrace your human soul. Destiny is fulfilled.” – Rob Ludwig Every thought you have is casting a wish, and you are making your wishes known to the Universe every second. In response, the Universe endlessly puts forward opportunities to make your dreams come true, although you may not be conscious or aware of them. If you’re like most, you don’t think twice about your thoughts. You think them, then they’re gone, and you’re on to the next one. What you probably don’t realize is each thought is taking form and creating your world.
If you’re not conscious of your thoughts, you may want to examine them more carefully and become aware of what you’re putting out there. While you’re at it, you may want to become more aware of how those bits of creation are being manifested and offered back to you in outward appearance. To begin with, there are no accidents. The person you bump into on the street, the man at the counter in front of you and the woman you pass on the road are all messengers. We are all connected. Once an idea is put into motion, the One Mind becomes a super highway, and our link with one another becomes the means for making the connections that ultimately make our wishes come true. Most of you have heard the term, “six degrees of separation.” The person that bumps into you may not be the end point, but that encounter may then move you toward the next and the next until the connection is made and the desire is made manifest. That’s another reason why you should never regard anyone as less important than another. Everyone you meet is instrumental in the attainment
LGBTQ Events Thu. 7/21
Trash Thursday with Katrina, 9 p.m., Merlin’s, 201 State St., Binghamton.
Fri. 7/22
College Night, Merlin’s, 201 State St., Binghamton. College ID’s in free before 11 p.m.
Sat. 7/23
Star Crazy, 8 p.m., a live vocal and visual recreation spoofing the ladies of Hollywood at the Black Box Theater, Little Falls.
Sun. 7/24
Thurs. 8/4
Lutheran Skirts Live, 9 p.m., Tranquil Bar & Bistro, 36 Pine St., Binghamton. Thursday night acoustic session.
Sat. 8/6
Official Brandon C. Birthday Bash, music by DJ Pauly V, Twist Ultra Lounge, Syracuse.
Thurs. 8/11
Deveroe Live, 9 p.m., Tranquil Bar & Bistro, 36 Pine St., Binghamton. Thursday night acoustic session.
— Terry Ludwig
Terry Ludwig’s brother, Rob, passed away in 2004 after battling AIDS. Before he passed, he shared his message. “Keep Up Now.” is the result of that communication. She can be reached at keepupnow@gmail. com, and followed on Twitter and Facebook.
July 21-27
Marriage Equality Party, 4 to 7 p.m., Oneonta Theatre. $10 tickets available at www.diversityrulesmagazine. com. Comedy Night at the Black Box Theater, 8 p.m., Come to the Black Box Theater in Little Falls for some laughs with Rick Conety, Mark Jagiello, and Steve Smoller!
of your dreams. Another significant point to remember — be careful what you wish for. All thoughts are wishes, good and bad. You have free will in the creation department. So from here on out, you may want to think good thoughts. Just imagine what a wonderful world it will be! Keep up Now! with the stream of higher consciousness, and stay connected to your Source.
the Diversity Scene
Keep Up Now!
You should never regard anyone as less important than another. Everyone you meet is instrumental in the attainment of your dreams.
Fri. 8/26
Queers United and Friends, 9 p.m., Oneonta Theatre. Admission $10.
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Coming Events Smithy to host auction The inaugural “Forging a Future for the Arts Auction” will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 21, with a silent auction at the Smithy, 55 Pioneer St. in Cooperstown. Items for sale will be on display in the gallery and include a boat cruise/cocktail party on Lake Otsego, tickets to a Chamber Music Festival and more. It will end at 5 p.m. Saturday, July 30, with a reception and live auction. An Indian dinner buffet and Patti Van Tassel concert of show tunes will follow the auction at 6 and 7 p.m., respectively. The dinner/ show is $15. For more details, call (607) 5478671 or email smit- Sunny Jain hypioneer@ gmail.com.
Museum to hold classes The Hanford Mills Museum will present “Intro to Woodlot Management” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the museum. It’s located at 51 County Highway 12, at the intersection of Delaware County routes 10 and 12 in East Meredith. Staff from the Catskill Forest Association will offer
ideas and techniques to manage the woods. Topics will include tree identification, simple ways to improve forested land and Catskill forest history. The cost is $15. The museum also will offer at digital photography workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, with Anita Briggs. This event is $48. For more info, or to register, call (607) 278-5744 or go to www.hanfordmills.org.
Indian group to play WKC The West Kortright Centre will host North Indian bhangra and brass funk group Red Baraat at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Led by dholi Sunny Jain, the band is the first and Contributed only dhol ‘n’ brass group in North America. Jain played the dhol in the movie “Accidental Husband,” starring Uma Thurman, Colin Firth and Isabella Rossellini. The dhol is a double-sided, barrel-shaped North Indian drum slung over one shoulder. Other instruments joining the dhol are five horns, a sousaphone, drum set and other percussion. The band plays originals and Bollywood tunes. Tickets are $25 for adults and $11 for those under 19 years old. The venue is at 49
W. Kortright Church Road in East Meredith. For more info or to buy tickets, call (607) 278-5454 or visit www. westkc.org.
Galumpha to perform Modern dance trio Galumpha will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the Earlville Opera House. The performers “create a sensory feast of images ranging from the sublime, drawn together into a seamless whole,” according to a media release. They combine acrobatics, visual effects, physical comedy and choreography. Skits include “Velcro” and “Clackers.” The event is free as part of the Earlville Awesome House Free Family Series Events. The venue is at 18 E. Main St. in Earlville. To reserve tickets or for more details, call (315) 691-3550.
Contest to name beer
receive two 2012 Glimmerglass Festival subscriptions and two cases of the winning Ommegang beer. Entries can be submitted at any Glimmerglass performance or at www.glimmerglass.org. The 2011 Glimmerglass Festival runs through Aug. 23 with rotating productions of “Carmen,” “Medea,” “Annie Get Your Gun” and a double bill of new works: “A Blizzard On Marblehead Neck” and “Later the Same Evening.”
Theater to host band The Oneonta Theatre will host Lost in Trees with special guests at 9 p.m. Friday, July 22, in the Balcony Ballroom on Chestnut Street. Group founder Ari Picker describes the group’s music as “orchestral folk music” because “it features arrangements that harness both the dramatic power of classical music and the more intimate sounds of the singer-songwriter tradition.” The band plays strings and bass, as well as accordion, bells, musical saw, banjo and mandolin. Tickets are $7. For more details, go to www.oneontatheatre.com.
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Festival tickets on sale
RAG to hold auction
Tickets are on sale for the Aug. 5 Americana Festival at Brewery Ommegang at the Cooperstown Chamber, 31 Chestnut St. in Cooperstown. The event will feature Steve Earle & the Dukes and Duchesses featuring Allison Moorer, the Felice Brothers, Langhorne Slim and more. Tickets are $40 plus a $5 service fee. Tickets also are available online at www. cooperstownchamber.org. Tickets for the Sept. 27 Avett Brothers concert at Brewery Ommegang are also on sale.
The Roxbury Arts Group will host its first annual benefit silent auction, “For Arts’ Sake,” from 3 to 5:50 p.m. at the center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury. Items to be auctioned include works from regional artisits. The event will include food, wine and more. Auction proceeds will benefit participating artists and RAG. Admission is $20. To preview the works, go to www. roxburyartsgroup.org.
Brewery Ommegang and the Glimmerglass Festival have collaborated to offer a contest to name and describe the 2012 limited-edition Brewery Ommegang beer of the Glimmerglass Festival. Throughout the summer, Glimmerglass audience members can participate in the contest, describing a beer that captures the essence of the summer opera and musical theater festival. The beer will debut at the opening of 2012 summer season and be available throughout the festival. The participant who submits the winning creation will July 21, 2011 O-Town Scene
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The Cooperstown Art Association seeks artists to display their work during the annual Fine Arts on the Lawn show, set from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, Sunday, Sept. 4. The show is held on the lawn and front porch of the CAA and the Village Library Building, 22 Main St. in Cooperstown. It runs concurrently with the Labor Day Arts and Crafts Show at the Clark Sports Center. Artist members of the CAA may exhibit up to five framed original works on the front porch, with sales and setup handled by the group. Artists can drop off pieces from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. There’s a $10 registration fee in advance or $15 the day of the show. Artists may also apply for at tent space on the front lawn. There is a $100 booth fee and a short application. The CAA asks participants to preregister by July 30. Call (607) 547-9777 or go to cooperstownart.com for more info.
Historian to present program Oneonta historian and Scene contributor Mark Simonson will present “Small Industries in Old Oneonta: The Silk, Cigar, Glove, Chair and Dress Factories” from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the Swart-Wilcox House Museum on the corner of Wilcox Avenue, next to Riverside Elementary School. Simonson will share his knowledge of some of the more obscure factories in Oneonta’s history. The event is free.
Area Movie Times
(All are p.m. unless noted and most start Friday.)
Southside Oneonta Mall 5006 State Highway 23, Oneonta 432-3750
New Releases ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’: 4:25 ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ 3D: 1:40, 7:10, 9:55 ‘Friends With Benefits’: 12:10, 2:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:50 Also Showing ‘Cars 2’: 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00 ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ 3D: 3:20, 6:40, 10:00 ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’: 12:30, 8:25 ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II’: 24
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11:30 a.m., 2:20, 5:10, 8:00 ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II’ 3D: 1:20, 4:10, 7:00, 9:45 ‘Winnie the Pooh’: 12:00, 1:50, 3:30, 5:20, 7:00 ‘Zoo Keeper’: 11:40 a.m., 2:00, 4:20, 6:40, 8:55 ‘Horrible Bosses’: 12:20, 2:40, 4:50, 7:20, 9:40
Park Theatre 1 Park Place, Cobleskill (518) 234-2771
‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II’: 7:00, 9:00 Friday, Saturday; 7:30 Sunday to Thursday.
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CAA seeks artists for show
Stage
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Franklin Stage Company will host Green Theatre Collective’s production of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” on the lawn at 25 Institute St. in Franklin at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 23, and Sunday, July 24. The group is an “eco theater company,” choosing to produce sustainable theatre in outdoor environments, according to a media release. The shows are free. For more information, call (607) 829-3700.
Thu. 7/21 ‘A Blizzard On Marblehead Neck’ and ‘Later the Same Evening,’ 7:30 p.m., Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Route 80, Springfield Center. 547-0700, glimmerglass.org. ‘Ancestral Voices,’ 7:30 p.m., The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main St., Margaretville. For info: (845) 586-1660, theopeneye. org.
Film
Movies on Thursdays, 2:30 p.m., Sidney Memorial Public Library, 8 River St., Sidney. 563-1200.
Concert
Hartwick College Summer Music Festival presents ‘Music Under the Stars,’ 7:30 p.m., Hartwick’s Pine Lake Environmental Campus, College Camp. Unadilla Summer Concert Series, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Unadilla Community House lawn, 193 Main St. For info: 434-5361. Arts in the Park, 7 p.m., Cobleskill Veterans’ Memorial Centre Park,
Cobleskill. Featuring John Scarpulla. Free. New York Summer Music Festival student concert series, Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. 436-3456, oneonta.edu/academics/ theatre. Oneonta Summer Music Series, 7 p.m., Bandstand in Neahwa Park, Gas Avenue, Oneonta. Featuring Just Throw Money. Free, open to the public.
Festival
Norwich Family Bluegrass Festival, Chenango County Fairgrounds, East Main Street, Norwich. For info: 316-2870.
Fri. 7/22 Stage
‘Ancestral Voices,’ 7:30 p.m., The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main St., Margaretville. For info: (845) 586-1660, theopeneye. org. ‘Annie Get Your Gun,’ 7:30 p.m., Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Route 80, Springfield Center. For info: 547-0700, glimmerglass.org.
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Art Scene Exhibits
Through July 23 Seventh annual Voice! juried art exhibition, Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, Fine Arts Building, State University College at Oneonta; presented by The Arc Otsego. Through July 28 ‘Statement,’ a group show of regional photographers, first floor; works by member artists, Member Artist Gallery; student pottery show, Pottery Studio; The Smithy Pioneer Gallery, 55 Pioneer St., Cooperstown. Through July 29 ‘A Sense of Place,’ a multimedia exhibition by eight area artists, Catskill Watershed Corp., 905 Main St., Margaretville. For info: (877) 928-7433. Through July 30 ‘The WPA II & More,’ exhibit and fundraising auction, Word and Image Gallery, Bright Hill Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell. For info: 829-5055. ‘Quilts of Central New York,’ Earlville Opera House, 18 E. Main St., Earlville. Through July 31 ‘Featuring All,’ a group exhibition, ChaceRandall Gallery, 49 Main St., Andes. For info: (845) 676-4901. ‘Forest Language,’ prints, oils and works on paper by Richard Kathmann, Roberts Room Gallery, West Kortright Centre, East Meredith. For info: 278-5454. Through Aug. 19 Small Things Considered, Main View Gal-
lery & Studio, 73 Main St., Oneonta. For info: 432-1890, www.mainviewgallery. org, info@arcotsego.org. Through August Delhi Art Group rotating artists show, works by Robert Blanton, Kathy Moore, Kay Parisi-Hampel, Suz Arndt, Carol Saggese and Sue Prist, FoxCare Center, Oneonta; by Ann Law, A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta; by Jeannette Koji Ievolello, O’Connor Hospital and Delhi City Hall, Delhi; and by Di Robillard, Bassett Clinic, O’Connor Hospital, Delhi, and National Bank of Delaware County, Hamden. Through Sept. 11 ‘A Window into Edward Hopper,’ Fenimore Art Museum, Lake Road, state Route 80, Cooperstown. Through Sept. 18 ‘Prendergast to Pollock: American Modernism from the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute,’ Fenimore Art Museum, Lake Road, state Route 80, Cooperstown. Through Sept. 30 ‘Wood Works,’ works by Barbara Arum, John Houshmand, Rich Johnson and Bruce McCandless, Erpf Gallery, Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, 43355 State Route 28, Arkville. Through Oct. 15 ‘The Hanford Photographs,’ photographs by Horace and Ralph Hanford from the 1890s to 1920s, Hanford Mills Museum, 51 County Highway 12, East Meredith. For info: 278-5744.
Fri. 7/22 Music
Cans and Clams, 6 to 9 p.m., Andes Hotel, 110 Main St., Andes. With live music by Jack Grace. For info: (845) 676-4408. Lost in the Trees, 9 p.m., Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St. $7. Otesaga Weekend Music, 9 p.m., The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake St., Cooperstown. In the Templeton Lounge. For info: (877) 666-7421. The Glimmerglass Festival Presents Meet Me At The Pavilion, 5 p.m., Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Route 80, Springfield Center. Featuring ‘Libiamo! A Celebration Of Drinking Songs.’ For info: 5470700, glimmerglass.org.
Wed. 7/27
Concert
New York Summer Music Festival student concert series, Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. 436-3456. Hartwick College Summer Music Festival presents Cuerteto Hispanico Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Anderson Center for the Arts Theater, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive. The Bainbridge Old Time Band, 7 p.m., Bainbridge Village Green, Main Street. Free.
Festival
Norwich Family Bluegrass Festival, Chenango County Fairgrounds, East Main Street, Norwich. 316-2870.
Sat. 7/23 Stage
Music
So & So’s Rhythm ‘n’ Blues Revue, 10 p.m., Autumn Cafe, Main Street, Oneonta. Cooperstown Blues Express, 7 p.m., Milford Depot, 136 E. Main St., Milford. Featuring Blue Hand Luke. For info: 432-2429, lrhs.com. Red Baraat, 8 to 10:30 p.m., West Kortright Centre, 49 W. Kortright Church Road, East Meredith. North Indian bhangra and brass funk. For
Contributed Editor’s Pick: Deborah Voigt plays Annie Oakley in The Glimmerglass Festival’s production of Irving Berlin’s ‘Annie Get Your Gun.’ For ticket information, call 547-0700 or visit glimmerglass.org. info: 278-5454, westkc.org.
Concert
New York Summer Music Festival student concert series, Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, Ravine Parkway. 436-3456. ‘This Might Hurt’ show, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., The Black Oak Tavern, 14 Water St. Rock band line-up is Old Shelves, Gutter and Slammin’ Doris. Hartwick College Summer Music Festival Concert, Anderson Center for the Arts Theater, Hartwick College. Chamber music concert, 3 p.m.; musical scenes from ‘Glee,’ 4 p.m.; symphony orchestra, 5 p.m. Rock Bottom Band, 7 p.m., Gilbert Lake State Park, 18 CCC Road. Beach. For info: 432-2114.
Benefit
For Arts’ Sake art auction, 3 to 5:30 p.m., Roxbury Arts Group, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury. For info: 326-7908.
Festival
Norwich Family Bluegrass Festival, Chenango County Fairgrounds, East Main Street, Norwich. For info: 316-2870.
info: 547-0700, glimmerglass.org.
Concert
Cooperstown Community Band, 7 to 8 p.m., Cooperstown Village Library, Main Street, Cooperstown.
Talk
‘Small Industries in Oneonta’ by Oneonta Historian Mark Simonson, 1-3 p.m., Swart-Wilcox House, corner of Wilcox Avenue, Oneonta.
Music
Galumpha!, 3 p.m., Earlville Opera House, 18 E. Main St. Part of the opera house’s Family Series. Free.
Festival
Norwich Family Bluegrass Festival, Chenango County Fairgrounds, East Main St, Norwich. For info: 316-2870. Marriage Equality Party, 4 p.m., Oneonta Theatre, 47 Chestnut St. $10.
Workshop
Smithy Writers Circle, 4 to 6 p.m., Smithy Pioneer Gallery, 55 Pioneer St. For info: 547-8671.
Mon. 7/25 Stage
Sun. 7/24
‘Carmen,’ 1:30 p.m., Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Route 80.
Ancestral Voices,’ 5 p.m., The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main St., Margaretville. For info: (845) 586-1660, theopeneye.org. ‘As You Like It,’ 4 p.m., Chapel Hall, 25 Institute St., Franklin. ‘Annie Get Your Gun,’ 1:30 p.m., Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Route 80, Springfield Center. For
Monday Night Drawing Class with a live model, 7 to 9 p.m., Cooperstown Art Association, 22 Main St. For info: 547-9777.
Stage
Workshop
Tues. 7/26
Concert: Cooperstown Lakefront Concert Series, 7 to 8 p.m.,
Thu. 7/28 Stage
‘Ancestral Voices,’ 7:30 p.m., The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main St. ‘Medea,’ 7:30 p.m., Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Route 80.
Film
Movies on Thursdays, 2:30 p.m., Sidney Memorial Public Library, 8 River St. For info: 563-1200.
Concert
New York Summer Music Festival jazz visiting artist concert: John Patitucci, bass; Mike Holober, piano, 8 p.m., Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta, Ravine Parkway. Unadilla Summer Concert Series, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Unadilla Community House lawn, 193 Main St. For info: 434-5361.
Music
Oneonta Community Band, 7 p.m., Neahwa Park, Oneonta. For info: 432-1800 or 432-6450. The Glimmerglass Festival Presents Meet Me At The Pavilion, 5 p.m., Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Route 80. Featuring ‘Cowboys & Indians.’ For info: 547-2255, www. glimmerglass.org. Arts in the Park, 7 p.m., Cobleskill Veterans’ Memorial Centre Park. Featuring The Kennedys. Free.
July 21-28
Auditions for the Oneonta Theatre Gala, 10 a.m. to noon, Oneonta Theatre, Chestnut Street, Oneonta. For info: pflippincott@yahoo.com. ‘Ancestral Voices,’ 7:30 p.m., The Open Eye Theater, 960 Main St., Margaretville. For info: (845) 5861660, theopeneye.org. ‘As You Like It,’ 4 p.m., Chapel Hall, 25 Institute St., Franklin. ‘Carmen,’ 8 p.m., Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Route 80, Springfield Center. For info: 5470700, glimmerglass.org. ‘Medea,’ 1:30 p.m., Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Route 80, Springfield Center. For info: 5470700, glimmerglass.org.
Concert
Cooperstown Community Band, 8 to 9 p.m., The Otesaga Resort Hotel, 60 Lake St. For info: 547-9271. Knapp Park concert series, 6:30 p.m., Knapp Park, 100 Main St., Laurens. Featuring Really Old Airplanes and A Kick of Crimson. Free. Nancy Walker Trio, 6 p.m., Gaines Park, East Main Street. New York Summer Music Festival faculty recital, 8 p.m., Goodrich Theatre, SUNY Oneonta. The Brazztet, 6:30 to 8 p.m., The Major’s Inn lawn. 783-2780.
More Events
Lakefront Park. Featuring the Dependants, a three-piece band of teenagers from Fort Plain. For info: richcooperstown@stny.rr.com. Opera: ‘A Blizzard On Marblehead Neck’ and ‘Later the Same Evening,’ 1:30 p.m., Glimmerglass Festival, 7300 State Route 80, Springfield Center. For info: 5470700, glimmerglass.org. Jam: Drumming Circle, 7 to 9 p.m., 6 On The Square, 6 LaFayette Park. For info: 843-6876, www.6onthesquare.org. Concert: Hartwick College Summer Music Festival faculty ensemble showcase, 7:30 p.m., Anderson Center for the Arts Theater, Hartwick College, 1 Hartwick Drive.
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R.o.B.S.
It’s hard to tell what’s true these days. Take a gander below, and guess if A. and B. are Real or B.S. (Answers at the bottom of the page.)
A.
Mooving out: ‘Pardoned’ cow to get new home
WOODSTOCK — A cow given a pardon by Pennsylvania’s governor after it escaped from a suburban Philadelphia slaughterhouse will be grazing in upstate New York. Officials at the Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary say the cow dubbed Kayli is being transported to the Catskills Monday. The upstate organization said the cow was being loaded into the holding pen at the butcher’s in Upper Darby, Pa., last month when it broke away. During its escape, the cow ran into a car, causing minor damage. A slaughterhouse employee soon arrived and lassoed the cow. A few days after the escape, Gov. Tom Corbett's office “pardoned” the wayward cow, which spent the past two weeks quarantined at Pennsylvania's Quakertown Veterinary Clinic. The Woodstock organization provides shelter to cows, pigs, sheep and other rescued farm animals.
TSA screener B. toFormer bare all in new book
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downs, in the fall of 2010. In late June, a Florida woman complained when TSA officials required her 95-year-old mother to remove her adult diaper before boarding a plane. “Prying Eyes” offers a behind-the-scenes look at the conduct and conversations of airport screeners, including openly gay screeners (male and female) selecting attractive passengers for enhanced pat-downs; a male screener who bragged about his history of sexually assaulting women; and screeners who showed up for work under the influence of drugs. The TSA has declined to comment publicly on the book, which is scheduled for release July 30. A. is real, by The Associated Press; B. is B.S., by Emily Popek.
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A former TSA screener is poised to release a tell-all book that will “lay bare the scandalous attitudes and behaviors of the men and women on the front lines of our nation’s airport security,” according to a media release from the book’s publisher. “Prying Eyes: True Stories from the TSA” will be published anonymously by Strongman Press. The publishers say the author has been “thoroughly vetted” to guarantee the authenticity of the book, which describes Transportation Security Administration screeners behaving badly. The agency has come under fire several times in recent months after it introduced “enhanced” security measures, including full-body scans and increased pat-
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The Advice Goddess Coma sutra I’ve been married for more than 20 years, and though my wife and I have a very good relationship, she has a low sex drive and never initiates sex. She used to make snide remarks about my sex drive, but I pointed out my options (no sex, self-service, her or someone else). She knew I wouldn’t cheat, so rather than let this cause a rift, she said she wanted me to come to her for my sexual needs. We now average two to three times a week. A couple times a month, we have mutually mind-blowing sex, but other times, she does it just for me. I never get the feeling she really wants me, and it’s deflating when I sense she’d rather do laundry, watch TV, or water the plants. I’ve tried holding back and waiting for her to make the first move, but that seems like a head game to her and makes her feel something’s wrong. Is there a way to get her more interested?
— Frustrated
You poor darling. After 20-plus years of marriage, you only have sex three times a week. And only a couple times a month is it “mind-blowing.” What’s next on your list of complaints, “There’s a cracked tile in my Aspen ski house”? Or maybe “My Ferrari has a small scratch under the bottom left side of the bumper. If you crawl under the car, it’s very apparent.” Every month, I get a slew of letters from married people — mostly men — whose spouses haven’t had sex with them
in this century. Of course, it’s got to sting a little to feel you’re competing with houseplants for your wife’s attention (“Not tonight, honey, I have a ficus tree”), but if you look at this another way, you’re writing to complain about how good and healthy your marriage is. There was no dragging your wife off to years of marriage counseling or therapy weekends. You simply explained your needs, and she set about meeting them. Sure, sometimes you get the sense that she’s jumping your bones when she’d rather be getting a jump on the week’s laundry, but if she might not always be in the mood for sex, it seems she’s often in the mood to make you happy. Both men and women are prone to what evolutionary psychologist Donald Symons calls the human tendency “to imagine that other minds are much like our own.” This causes us to project our sexual psychology onto the opposite sex and expect them to think and act as we would. So, your wife thinks you’re oversexed because you want it more than she does, and you’ve diagnosed her with a “low sex drive.” (Basically, you’re expecting her to make love to you like a wife named Bob.) I suspect that many marriages and relationships that have tanked have done so because of the assumption that male sexual desire and female sexual desire play out the same way. They actually don’t. Sexual medicine specialist Dr. Rosemary Basson discovered this after she wondered about data suggesting that a third of women were pretty un-
interested in sex. She began to suspect that the problem wasn’t in the women themselves but in how male sexual response, with its spontaneously occurring lust, was held up as the female sexual norm. This led to couples sitting around waiting for desire to strike the woman like they were waiting for aliens to beam down into their front room. Basson discovered that in the early stages of a relationship, or if a woman is away from her partner for days or weeks, she’s more likely to experience the “spontaneous sexual desire” and “conscious sexual hunger” that men typically do. But, once a woman’s in a relationship, the desire for sex may be there, but it often needs to be physically activated. Basson calls it “triggerable,” meaning that the couple start fooling around, kissing, whatever, and the woman gets aroused, which makes her want to get it on. Basson’s findings suggest that for many women, initiating sex doesn’t come naturally. So, your “holding back and waiting for her to make the first move” and then getting pouty that she isn’t reading your mind is a particularly bad strategy. Seeing as she made an effort the last time you told her what you needed, there’s a pretty good chance she’d do it again. Just tell her you think it’d be really hot if she’d initiate sometimes. You might also try to appreciate what you have. You two are probably somebody’s parents and you’re still doing it — regularly and even “mind-blowingly” — 20 years in.
By Amy Alkon
Amy Alkon is a syndicated advice writer whose column runs in more than 100 newspapers across the U.S. and Canada. Although the column reads as humor, it’s based in science, psychology, evolutionary psychology and ethics. You’ve got a lot to be happy about — even if when the wife’s looking for “The Big O,” she’s probably wondering where she left that magazine that always has that really famous black woman on the cover.
(c)2011, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Got a problem? Write Amy Alkon, 171 Pier Ave, #280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or e-mail AdviceAmy@aol.com (www.advicegoddess.com) Read Amy Alkon’s book: “I SEE RUDE PEOPLE: One woman’s battle to beat some manners into impolite society” (McGraw-Hill).
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