E2: Thursday, July 19, 2012
what’s inside 4 | get out
david Quick previews outdoor fitness options
5 | dollar days
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18-19 | weekend events 24 | movie listings 25 | movies
“hysteria”
blu, north park grill, chew on this
6-8 | food + bev
26-29 | calendar, nightlife, sudoku
9 | arts
30-34 | comics + tv grid
10-11 | music
35 | trivia, abby
a look at upcoming events
upcoming shows, cd reviews
with horoscopes and a crossword puzzle
12-16 | see and be scene
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ridedwin underscores bike as part of good life
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he late edwin gardner viewed the bicycle not as a way to exercise or compete, but rather as a vehicle for enjoying life. gardner’s communityminded vision will be celebrated and emphasized saturday, the second anniversary of his death caused by injuries suffered after being struck by a car while riding his bike, with the third annual ridedwin in downtown charleston. The bike ride event will start at 9 a.m. saturday at cannon park at calhoun street and rutledge avenue and is an easy, casual, fun ride of about 3 miles to The Battery and back. light breakfast goodies, including fresh fruit from whole foods Market, and coffee will be provided. families are encouraged to attend. organizer peter wilborn also encourages people to dress in light, casual clothes, not lycra or spandex. “challenge yourself to ride a bicycle without dressing up,” said wilborn, underscoring the theme of ridedwin as using the bike as a mode of transportation and for fun. gardner’s widow, whitney powers, said that the past two events, attended by hundreds of people despite stifling heat, have been emotional for her and expects saturday will be, too, but that the event helps carry on gardner’s commitment to civic life. “it (the ride) is such a positive reinforcement of what was meaningful to edwin and us — enjoying the city from a bicycle,” powers said. “it’s about freedom. it’s a way to slow down and take in the experience of the city,” she said. “(riding a bike) is not about exercise, or anything else exclusively, but about everything.” despite the fact that
gardner and others have died or been severely injured by getting hit on local roadways, powers thinks the event furthers the idea that biking is safe and enjoyable, but that there is more work to be done to make it more so in the lowcountry. she pointed to the need to follow-through on the bike and pedestrian lane on the bridge between west ashley and charleston, two communities in dire, long-overdue need of having a nonmotorized, safe connection. The vision is not just urban, either. file photographs by david Quick/staff powers sees opportunities Cyclists participating in the 2011 RIDEdwin pass by the scene of the 2010 accident on Montagu Street near Lockfor summerville to add a wood Drive where community leader and avid cyclist Edwin Gardner was killed in an accident. bike and pedestrian link to the soon-to-be annexed colonial dorchester state park, and a path is being added along s.c. highway 61. “wouldn’t it be nice to be able to bike to the spoleto finale one day instead of getting stuck in traffic,” she asked.
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race the landing
The fifth of five races in the inaugural race the landing series at charles towne landing concludes today with the theme of all-american night, featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and beer at the postrace party. The event starts with kids runs at 6:15 p.m. and the adult 5K at 7 p.m. The top 40 rock band for more. aXus will perform during daniel island no. 2 the post-race dinner and round two of four in the party. go to racethelanding.com daniel island twilight fun
Riders of all ages are invited to participate in the third annual RIDEdwin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Cannon Park at Calhoun Street and Rutledge Avenue. run series will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at Bishop england high school on daniel island. go to www.theextra
mileinc.com for more. reach david quick at dquick@postandcourier. com or 937-5516.
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movie series span the decades
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show,” which includes tales of the south carolina lowcountry in story and song, at 7:30 p.m. prior to the starlight cinema screening. for more info, go to www. freshfieldsVillage.com or www.facebook.com/ freshfieldsVillage.
ho ya gonna call? ghostbusters! cinebarre’s outdoor film fest continues with one of the greatest movies ever to come out of the ’80s: “ghostbusters.” for those who are lax in their ’80s movie plotlines, the movie is about three oddball scientists (played by dan aykroyd, harold ramis and charleston’s own Bill Murray) that pursue a new path of trapping ghosts for money after getting kicked out of their cushy university positions. and of course, they’re called upon to save the Big apple from a “traveler” from another dimension. get ready to laugh your file/ap way through this classic Bill Murray breaks out the “Ghostbusters” outfit every comedy wednesday at cinebarre, 963 houston now and then, and one can only hope he’ll don the getnorthcutt Blvd., Mount up for Cinebarre’s screening of the film. pleasant. The food, music and fun starts at 6 p.m. and the free film rolls at dark. for more info, go to cinebarre.com.
starlight cinema
another thing straight out of the ’80s (if you don’t count the original comic strip series introduced in 1958) is the smurfs. growing up watching these little blue dudes, and dudette, battle gargamel and pick smurfberries brought me a lot of laughs, so naturally i had to see the live-action movie when it came out last year. and we have yet another chance to see it on the big screen, this time for free, at 8:30 p.m. wednesday at freshfields Village, on Johns island between Kiawah and seabrook islands.
summer kid series
Jumping forward two decades, we get to the muchloved dreamworks “Madagascar” films, centered around former new york zoo animals alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and gloria the hippo. James island 8 cinema, 1743 central park road, will be showing “Madagascar: escape 2 africa” today as part of its summer series. in this movie (a third film came out last month), the animals try to fly back to new york city, but crashland on an african wildlife refuge. The film is $2 (that covers a drink and popcorn, too) and begins at 10 a.m. for more info, call 762-4904.
dive in movie
and rounding out our weekly movie series roundup, another film from the 2000s (nice symmetry!) This week’s offering at the pool at The sanctuary on Kiawah island is “Judy Moody & the not Bummer summer.” The film follows bookto-film protagonist Judy Moody as the third-grader sets out to have the best summer ever. watch the free film on the inflatable screen as you paddle around the pool file/paramount pictures tonight. Melman the giraffe (voiced by David Schwimmer, from The loggerhead grill will left), Gloria the hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith), Alex the lion extend its hours through the (Ben Stiller) and Marty the zebra (Chris Rock) are shown end of the event so that atin a scene from the DreamWorks production “Madatendees may purchase food gascar: Escape 2 Africa.” and beverages. call 768-6296 for more or Bring a blanket or chairs artist, songwriter and story- go to www.kiawahresort. and set up camp. teller clay rice will perform com/accommodations/ award-winning silhouette his “lowcountry legends the-sanctuary.
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blu restaurant and bar
surf’s up for modern southern fare on folly
By deidre schipani Special to The Post and Courier
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his past winter, the tides folly Beach hotel and Blu restaurant and Bar closed for an intensive deep cleaning, painting and refreshing of the rooms and common spaces. There is a new “blue” at Blu, and it is the color of calm, cool and connected. enter the spacious foyer and the walls are washed in colorful led lighting that is repeated tableside with your light-show lantern. a natural sculpture of driftwood anchors the guest services area and a small reef tank filled with anemones, coral and other sea beauties sets the stage for the calming influences of the dining room now known as Blu. Kudos to the interior designers who let the oceanfront setting command center stage and arranged the tables so everyone has a view. The color palette of sand, azure, turquoise and white calms and restores. The gauze-like fabric panels that once sheltered the banquettes are now tied back. This look clarifies the sight lines to the sandy beach and welcoming waves, making it a premier setting on folly Beach. an aquamarine wall of water ripples at the bar, where tear-shaped lights appear suspended in space. Be sure to notice the staircase, the ceiling treatment and the lighting. Blu marries coastal chic with the relaxed vibe of flip-flops and Marysia fashions. The deck offers a casual bar, a rail for those who can’t get enough of the view and attractive conversation pits featuring adirondackstyle chairs, wicker furnishing and outdoor seating for dinner. The tapas and small plate menu that once held center stage at Blu has changed under the leadership of ex-
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Blu Restaurant and Bar is at 1 Center St. in the Tides Folly Beach hotel.
blu restaurant and bar
The deck at Blu offers an outdoor bar and views of the Atlantic Ocean. ecutive chef Jon cropf. That menu of extensive choices has morphed into a cohesive selection of snacks designed for sharing, predominantly seafood first courses, a wellbalanced salad menu and a dinner menu. dinner offerings are priced from $12 for a signature burger with housemade bacon to surf and turf for $30
cuisine: modern southern category: neighborhood favorite; night out; oceanfront location: 1 center st., folly beach phone: 588-6658 hours: daily. breakfast 7-11 a.m., sunday brunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., lunch 11 a.m.-5 p.m., dinner 510 p.m., late-night menu 10 p.m.-midnight, bar 11 a.m.-until. food: 1/2 service: 1/2 atmosphere: price: $-$$$$ costs: snacks $5-$14; appetizers $6-$12; salads $7-$8 dinner $12-$30, desserts $6. beach grub menu $4-$6; children’s menu $5. vegetarian options: yes, if one eats seafood
that combines Meyer ranch tenderloin with local shrimp skewered on rosemary stems paired with a beefy wild mushroom and short rib risotto. cropf is having fun in the kitchen: fashioning a corn dog out of lobster meat ($7), dusting kettle corn ($5) with ($14) and smoking bacon white truffle oil and parand ketchup. mesan cheese, curing meats he is comfortable with
bar: full-service bar and lounge; outdoor deck bar; inside bar and lounge. decibel level: varies wheelchair access: yes parking: lot other: blufollybeach. com, facebook, twitter. wine dinners, monthly mercy of the chef dinners offered third thursday of each month; four courses plus wine $35 plus tax and gratuity; full menu also available. daily happy hour 4-7 p.m. with special prices on beer, wine, well drinks and “beach grub” menu. full menu available on deck. the 2012 opentable diner’s choice award recipient and platinum ssi certification. located in the tides folly beach hotel. music schedule posted on website. pickled okra and butterbeans and uses preserved lemon and emulsified sauces
with equal skill. The entree menu is seafoodcentric. however, meat lovers will find classic steak preparations ($19, $25, $30) and ashley farms chicken and dumplings ($22). do check out the braised short ribs on geechie Boy grits ($6.50) starter. Both demonstrate the skills in the kitchen with the grits plumed to tender corn glory and the short ribs braised to a tidy collapse of meat with flavor and succulence preserved. a pork shoulder starter ($9) can easily pair with soup or salad for another carnivore option. it is served perched on a tangy jalapeno cornbread round with pickled vegetables and quickly satisfies smaller appetites. The salads easily serve two, and the artisan lettuce ($8) preparation fashions paper-thin slices of vertical cucumber strips with sweet grape tomatoes, leafy greens, Manchego cheese and a creative gazpacho vinaigrette. a huge chunk of iceberg is a wedge on the edge with pickled onions, peppered bacon and a bath of buttermilk ranch dressing. Mussels ($9, $14) and shrimp ($7, $12) are generous in portion, as were all of our selections at Blu. children are welcome, and the menu is geared to their tastes and their humor with “wash-out” sundaes and “dirt and worms” desserts (all $5). a blueberry cobbler ($6) served with a Meyer lemon gelato and a crusty oatmeal topping captured the flavors of summer in a classic southern dessert. service at the time of our visit was attentive and wellinformed. a friendly staff works to make your experience a positive one. your experience at Blu can be as glam or as relaxed as you desire. if a stay-cation is in your summer playbook, launch it with a view at Blu.
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north park grill joins plaza’s lunch options By roB young
if you go
steak sandwiches. speaking of which, the what: north park grill philly cheese steak ($5) is a ou’ve just got to love a where: 8780 rivers ave., definite plus, as it contains good neighborhood, or north charleston shaved angus beef, fried even a decent shopping hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily onions and green peppers, center/strip mall. more info: 824-1858 or and a covering of swiss call me crazy, or better yet, www.northparkgrill.com cheese on a slightly toasted just call me american. hoagie roll. over at the otranto The pepperoni rolls ($5.99) plaza in the piggly wiggly don’t think so. also are happily recomshopping center in north now, the likelihood of mended. done up with charleston, the north park another sandwich achieving homemade sauce, they’re grill helps give otranto the heights of JgJ’s awesome folded over to form a crusty, folks and passers-by a trio of french dip is remote. still, doughy, cheesy mix. i’d solid, lunchtime dining op- north park grill shouldn’t order a couple if i could aftions. (JgJ’s and the filipino be considered a lightweight. ford sleeping through the cafe and Bakery are the The bar pieces together a afternoon. other two.) menu involving mostly bar otherwise, the bar is Make that a foursome, ac- and pub favorites: pizza, hot packed full with nearly 20 tually. i mean, who among wings, mozzarella sticks, pool tables racked for tourus hasn’t popped into piggly half-pound angus beef naments on friday, saturday wiggly to grab a cheap orburgers and Buffalo fried and sunday. der of sushi rolls? Just me? i chicken, and philly cheese naturally, north park also
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The Philly cheese steak at North Park Grill. features a legion of televisions, mostly surrounding the bar, and appropriate for
viewing from just about any angle. Those stools make nice seating, especially for
the $5 burger lunch specials or even the $5 blueberry crepes sold on friday.
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craft beer at bakery
By deidre schipani Special to The Post and Courier
guerrilla cuisine
The soon-to-open craftsmen Kitchen & tap house joins guerrilla cuisine, charleston’s underground dining event, in celebration of its 100th dinner on sunday. diners will be the first to try the beer-centric cuisine of craftsmen Kitchen & tap house, set to open in late summer. in celebration of the 100th dinner, each course prepared by executive chef todd garrigan will complement a specific beer, provided by westbrook Brewery. This is the first guerrilla cuisine with a beer pairing. ByoB is available in addition to the beer pairings. This dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. The location is to be announced. tickets are $75, plus tax and gratuity. Music will be performed by reid stone and Jeff Kozelski, and art will be by Merideth garfile/grace beahm/staff rigan. The designated charity is pet helpers. Buy tickets Chef Sean Brock sends out dishes with server Melanie Kafader during the opening night of Husk. Brock has been dubbed the “Fresh Prince” in an article published in Vogue magazine. at gc100.eventbrite.com.
‘fresh prince’
sean Brock is dubbed the “fresh prince” by Jeffrey steingarten in no less a publication than Vogue magazine’s July edition. steingarten’s article details the career trajectory of Brock to his current role in the culinary and agrarian universe. Mention also is made of peninsula grill, Butcher & Bee, Martha lou’s
and chef robert stehling’s hominy grill. check it out!
zurek will select salts from among the caviar & Bananas salt bar’s 16 artisan salts ‘pass the salt’ dinner to enhance the flavors of the on aug. 2, the evening at bounty of fresh vegetables, caviar & Bananas will begin seafood and fruits of the with specialty drinks and lowcountry. sarah grapassed hors d’oeuvres for the ham, author of The local cocktail hour, followed by palate’s recent article “salt,” a hands-on salt tasting and will introduce patrons to family-style dinner. the art of choosing and usexecutive chef todd Maing artisanal finishing salts
to enhance everyday eating experiences. The $75 event is 6:309:30 p.m. reservations are requested. email info@caviar andbananas.com. caviar & Bananas is at 51 george st.
sustainable dinner
a sustainable dinner will be held at circa 1886 at 6:30 p.m. Monday. execu-
tive chef Marc collins and s.c. aquarium representative Megan westmeyer will give info on sustainable seafood. tickets are $65, not including tax or gratuity. for reservations, call 853-7828. ten percent of proceeds go to the aquarium. circa 1886 is in the carriage house, 149 wentworth st.
Bake house charleston will hold a beer tasting with desserts 5:30-7 p.m. friday.. christian davis of advintage will explain the nuances of craft beers from around the country, including locally brewed beers. The cost is $5. Bake house charleston is at 160 east Bay st. for details, email traceyditizio@homail.com or go to bakehousecharleston.com.
wine tasting, tacos
check out crushed fine wine at 716 s. shelmore Blvd., Mount pleasant, 58 p.m. friday for tastings and tacos. taco Boy’s truck will be on site. Beer and soda will be available. call 856-1156 or crushedfinewine.com.
carter country
chef robert carter of carter’s Kitchen in i’on plans a second property at rutledge avenue and Mount pleasant street. There’s no opening date yet. The working name is rutledge grill.
dog days of summer
The newly opened aw dawgs serves up “gourmet dawgs, tacos and cold beer” at 70 state st. open until 2 a.m. daily. call 576-3134.
giovedi in italia
today, join il cortile del re as it celebrates Thursdays in italy. from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, five wines will be available in 3-ounce pours for $10. il cortile del re is at 193 King st. call 853-1888.
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variety show offers fun for entire family B
rad and Jennifer Moranz are offering up a good time this weekend at the charleston Music hall. with a large cast of characters, “let the good times roll” sounds like it would be a great time for the whole family. The musical variety show boasts songs from Broadway, pop, Motown, country, rock ’n’ roll and gospel by artists such as garth Brooks, celine dion, Jason aldean and Kelly clarkson, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Josh groban, Bruce springsteen, Buddy holly, gladys Knight and the pips, elvis and more. expect to see Brad Moranz, who was on Broadway for “singin’ in the rain”; Jennifer Moranz, a former radio city rockette and featured dancer in “42nd street” on Broadway; ron remke, lead tenor in “The producers” for the westchester Broadway Theater and one of the renowned 12 tenors in Branson, Mo.; casey Thompson, a finalist on “america’s next singing sensation” on the nBc “today” show and most recently toured with “american idol” artists clay aiken and ruben studdard on their timeless tour, singing background vocals as well as duets with both artists; Michael Minor, emcee and lead vocalist for the “shoji tabuchi show” in
Branson, Mo., and featured singer in caesar’s palace’s “Magical empire” in las Vegas; and last but certainly not least, charleston’s very own Quiana parler and tiffany parker. There will be an orchestra on stage led by eddie wilson, former musical director for tony orlando, and a chorus of 11 dancers: caroline walsaek, Monica fabunan, lindsay Jackson, abigail ruz, renee Mattson, stephanie Bussell, Kimi hugli, travis Musgrove, Kedrick pasley, and former charleston Ballet Theatre dancers stephen gabriel and Jonathan tabbert. “This show is full of incredible performances by some of the most talented singers, dancers and musicians from all over the country. and besides that, it’s just great fun for the whole family,” Brad Moranz said. “My wife, Jenny, and i love the variety show format, because it gives each enter-
‘paint your pet’
if you’re an animal and art lover, this is for you. wine and design and pet helpers have teamed up to put together a special fundraiser in addition to their monthly “paint your pet” class. “each month, wine and design instructors paint one pet helpers adoptable animal while attendees paint their own pets. at the time of adoption, the featured pet’s new family receives the animal’s portrait to take home with them,” explains heather speizman of wine and design. today, however, they will still be creating and donating a painting, plus more. all of the proceeds from today’s class will be donated to pet helpers. of course,
enjoying dessert and tea or coffee,” explains arts coordinator ann simmons. on sept. 14, “The gentleman pirate” will be performed by rodney lee rogers of pure Theatre. on nov. 9, “when the frost is on the pumpkin” will be performed by tim lowry. on feb. 8, the actors’ Theatre of south carolina will perform a romantic piece called “waiting on you.” on March 22, see “forever plaid” performed by The flowertown players. These special dinner and show combos are always on a friday evening at the embassy Ballroom at the charleston area convention center, 5001 coliseum drive. “season tickets are on sale now for $135 per person. group discounts are available. single performance dinner theater tickets are priced at $40 and The north charleston are available for purchase cultural arts department one month prior to each has just announced its 2012- event. 13 dinner Theater series, “patrons interested in forwhich will feature four per- going dinner and enjoying formances — in september, the performance only may november, february and purchase ‘play only’ tickets March — each accompanied for $15,” simmons said. by dinner. ticket price includes dinner, play and gratuity. a cash “guests are served a bar is available. parking is candlelit dinner at 7 p.m., free. space is limited. then sit back to watch contact pam smith at lively, and often interac740-5847 for tickets or more tive, performances by information. professional actors while paintbrushes and corkscrew will be waiting as a local artist helps you create that night’s featured painting. you go home with new friends, great memories and a newly created masterpiece that shows off your ‘inner artist.’ no experience in painting? no problem, our local artists will guide you step-by-step.” sounds like a fun night out with a group of friends. today’s class will take place 6:30-9:30 p.m. at wine and design in Mount pleasant, 424 Broadway st. The cost is $65 per person and includes the class, your take-home painted canvas, wine and appetizers. attendance is limited. go to www.wineanddesignus. com/Mountpleasant.html or call 388-7857 for more info.
tainer the opportunity to do what he or she does best, so the whole show is full of knockout performances,” said Moranz, who is also a producer. There will only be a few performances of “let the good times roll” this weekend: 7 p.m. friday and saturday; 2 p.m. saturday; and 3 p.m. sunday, all at the charleston Music hall, 37 John st. tickets range from $16-$34 and are available online at etix.com or by calling 1-800-514-3849.
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quiana Parler will be performing in the “Let The Good Times Roll” variety show this weekend.
all the artists in the class will still be going home with their own new creation. “at wine and design, all you have to do is sign up, show up, sip up,” speizman said. “your canvas, paints,
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Blitzen Trapper By Matthew godBey
Blitzen trapper will perform lease of its latest effort, “sand & snow,” last month. 1977 Maybank highway, with a silent film will perform sarah Jaffe. tickets are $14 in tonight at the Music farm, advance, $18 the day of the 32 ann st., with flagship. show, and are available at the tickets are $5 at the door or door or online at etix.com. online at etix.com. doors doors open at 9 p.m. go to open at 9 p.m. go to music charlestonpourhouse.com or farm.com or call 577-6989 call 571-4343 for more. for more information.
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blitzen trapper
it’s true that pop culture progresses in more of an oval shape than a straight line, always revisiting its past and borrowing the best parts before moving forward. it’s a safe bet to follow the openings your idols and influences have created, but it’s also perhaps the best way to reach new places: take the roads already paved. portland-based folk/rock band Blitzen trapper certainly chose that logic when it formed around a decade ago. is the music anything new? no doubt that it’s not. But when it comes to bands that revisit the past, it all comes down to the question of how much they learned, and Blitzen trapper studied well. The band proves to have been a pupil of icons Bob dylan and The eagles, and more recent influences such as uncle tupelo and wilco. The quintet uses all the right practices for penning songs that are simple and real. The group signed with the legendary sub pop records in 2007, making it instantly noteworthy to critics. rolling stone in particular has adored the band ever since its 2008 sub pop debut, “furr.” The band’s latest album, “american goldwing,” was released last year.
a silent film
for the past seven years, oxford, england’s indie-rock quartet a silent film has been proving itself as a band with a new sound and old ethics. relatively unknown in the u.s., a silent film has taken to the road in recent years to try to build its overseas presence, touring tirelessly with sleigh Bells, The smashing pumpkins, onerepublic, The temper trap and fitz & The tantrums to help its efforts. The band released its u.K. debut, “The city That sleeps,” in 2008 and quickly began drawing comparisons to other bands with entrancing, enveloping rock styles, such as coldplay, Keane and snow patrol. The band worked on building a following in their native land before releasing the u.s. version of the album in 2010. since then, a silent film has become somewhat of a band of road warriors, having performed nearly yearround throughout the states, the u.K. and beyond. The band celebrated the re-
the piedmont boys
hailing from the appalachian foothills outside greenville comes the bluegrass and country sextet The piedmont Boys. The band released its selftitled debut in 2007 after its popularity in the upstate bar scene began to grow. The piedmont Boys’ mix of outlaw country, appalachian bluegrass and southern rock made the band a representative of several genres with roots throughout the southeast. The band found success with its image of close-tohome musical style, and released its second album, “walking pneumonia,” in 2008. The band has performed alongside dierks Bentley, eric church and gretchen wilson. The piedmont Boys will perform friday at The windjammer, 1008 ocean Blvd., with The corduroy road. tickets are $10 and are available at the door. doors open at 9 p.m. call 886-8596 or go to www. the-windjammer.com.
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thursday, July 19, 2012: E11
the fixx
Beautiful Friction/Kirtland
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anyone remember The fixx? chances are that if you’re over 40 and i mention songs such as “saved By zero” or “one Thing leads to another,” you’ll likely have a nice little ’80s flashback. led by singer cy curnin, The fixx racked up quite a few radio hits in the ’80s and saw their videos in heavy rotation on MtV back when that channel actually used to do what its name implied. while most bands from the ’80s have either disappeared or broken up only to reunite for the inevitable reunion tours, The fixx has remained active all these years. while the band’s heyday was definitely
during the popularity of its 1983 release “reach the Beach,” the band has released eight more studio albums since then, including the new release, “Beautiful friction.” while The fixx always got lumped in with all of the other new wave British acts of the ’80s, in truth the band had its own special sound, and while that sound has evolved over the past three decades, one can still hear signs of the old fixx on the new cd. curnin has a voice that sounds like a cross between david Bowie and Bono, and he shows that it is still in fine form on songs
such as “anyone else,” “follow That cab” and the title track. The music definitely has a retro feel to it, but at the same time it doesn’t sound as if the band is desperately trying to recapture the sound of its glory days. while not quite packing the same punch as “reach the Beach,” this new album is nonetheless surprisingly good, especially coming from a band many thought no longer existed.
of raspy, smokey goodness, James definitely fleshes out the majority of the songs on “Blood red Blues,” all of which she either wrote or co-wrote. James sounds a lot like Janis Joplin on tracks such as “let’s all get loose” and “Thick like Blood,” but is also able to switch up and exhibit a smoother vocal style on songs such as “feel My love come down.” Backed by guitarists rocky athas and rob “slideboy” andres, bassist dan Mohler, keyboardist susan Julian and drummer chris
leighton, James does a great job delivering the goods here. There are a couple of tracks, most notably the mediocre “wounds,” that don’t quite hit the mark. But overall this is a solid album by a singer who definitely knows what it means to sing the blues.
and over the years, he’s kept my respect by refusing to be pigeonholed as simply a jam-band musician. he’s collaborated with artists outside his genre and even recorded a surprisingly good children’s album a few years back. on “pick,” williams continues to buck trends, teaming with bluegrass stars The travelin’ Mccourys. The music in “pick” is freewheeling and fun. The leadoff track, “something else,” has a contemporary sound similar to that of popular newgrass outfit punch Brothers. other tunes, such as “american car” and “The graveyard shift,” sound more like
traditional bluegrass. two of the album’s best moments come with covers of My Morning Jacket’s “i’m amazed” and Jesse J’s “price tag,” both of which translate beautifully to bluegrass. for bluegrass purists and jam fans alike, “pick” is a great collection of songs by a group of musicians that sound like they had a blast recording it.
key tracks: “anyone else,” “Just before dawn,” “follow that cab”
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not just anyone can sing the blues. while just about any musical style requires its vocalist to convey a certain amount of emotion, the blues really requires the singer to sell it. one doesn’t simply sing the blues, but instead gets emotionally involved with the material. if the strength of the material on singersongwriter cee cee James’ latest cd, “Blood red Blues,” is any indication, she seems to understand that principle. with a voice that has just the right amount
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i went to see Keller williams at the Music farm about a decade ago. i’ll admit i had no idea who he was going in, and that actually may have made his solo performance all the better. standing alone on a stage full of instruments, williams began playing a guitar, then used a loop pedal to set up a melody. he moved to the bass, then drums, and so forth, until he sounded like he was being backed by a full band. it was pretty amazing, and showed why williams remains a huge draw on the jam band circuit. i became a fan of williams that night,
key tracks: “something else,” “the graveyard shift,” “i’m amazed” — by devin grant
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hendrick’s gin contest crawl photographs by marie rodriguez
hendrick’s gin and the Ben arnold Beverage co. again teamed up for the hendrick’s gin contest crawl, a judged event that worked its way through eight downtown bars. attendees sipped on creations at each location while a team of judges, led by award-winning British mixologist charlotte Voisey, scored their overall bar-and-drink experience at each stop. The event began at coast, then continued to The gin Joint, social restaurant + wine Bar, speakeasy, proof, halls chophouse, The Macintosh and The cocktail club. Joe raya of The gin Joint was crowned the winner in a hasty awards ceremony that was moved inside as it started to rain. for more photos from this event, go to charleston scene.com.
Joe Raya of The Gin Joint mixes his “Drunken Botanist” for judges Ballard Lesemann, Charlotte Voisey and Luca Barwick.
Sheuli McKee, Melissa Calabro and Charlotte Voisey
Melissa Calabro and Reed Davis
Lindsay Freeman and Steve Mize
Zach Smith and Boris Van Dyck
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Stephanie Blumentfeld and Lee Batten
Meredith and Abbey Hein
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Margaret Hastings and Ellie Proctor
Colleen Clark and Tyler Atherton
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charleston pride sin party photographs by marie rodriguez
after watching contestants in the empress and emperor pageant compete in evening gown, creative pride wear and talent, a slim crowd partied the night away at the charleston pride sin party. held at the Music farm and put on by absolut Vodka, in coordination with chris coleman enterprises and revolve paper, the event included international dJ and producer oren nizri spinning the dance music, a fashion show, giveaways and quite a light show. for more photos from this event, go to charlestonscene.com.
KJ Ivery, Nicole Haghshenas, Morgan Stewart and Amanda Wolf
Adam Perez
Bryce Smith and Jason Campbell
Misty Peavey, Patti O’Furniture and April Brown
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Sam Cooper and Stavely Edgar
Rachell Conner, Mish Anderson and Ashley Torres
Drayton Charles and Frank Taylor
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bastille day photographs by marie rodriguez
what if? productions stormed fish restaurant saturday. offering up a little bit of france in charleston, the fourth annual costume party featured can-can girls, a french chanteuse, cocktail specials, burlesque and more. and, of course, Marie antoinette made an appearance, along with dr. sanjay gupta. for more photos from this event, go to charlestonscene.com.
Kyle Barnette, Brian Porter, Beth Curley and Sarah Craven
Sarah Brown stomps grapes.
Beverly Ling, Deborah Sisco and Nancy Lerner
Eric Williams, the “fry wench� at FIsh.
Katie Wilson as the post-beheaded Marie Antoinette makes crepes.
Robert Irvin, Melinda Nicholson and Witt Nicholson
Kristin Claire Schert, Arden Ratliff, Leah Meier and Ashley Padgett
John Moye and Christie Gregovich
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Kermit the Frog, Jason Segel and Miss Piggy in “The Muppets.”
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from storybrook village to the north charleston performing arts center, 5001 coliseum drive, “super why!” is in town for its first-ever live show. inspired by the toprated pbs series, this live-action adventure is all about audience participation, singing, dancing and following your dreams. “super why live: you’ve got the power!” will be performed at 6:30 p.m. wednesday. tickets are $29-$39 and required for ages 2 and over. they are available at the coliseum advance ticket office, ticketmaster outlets (including select publix stores), by phone at 1-800-7453000 or online at ticketmaster.com. for more information, go to northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com or www. superwhylive.com.
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not to be confused with “dyn-o-mite” (Jimmie “J.J.” walker’s “good times” saying, if you need the help), this program at the charleston museum is all about dinosaurs. from 10 a.m.-noon saturday, the museum will transform into a virtual Jurassic park, but with fewer chases. check out dark water fossils and artifacts’ array of fossils, including a saber tooth tiger skull, large megalodon teeth and so much more. kids also will be invited to create dino crafts and “uncover a dinosaur to take home.” this program is free with admission ($10 for adults, $5 for children, ages 3 and under get in free). for more information, check out www.charlestonmuseum.org.
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awendaw green is venturing into the city for a night at the sanctuary at the circular congregational church, 150 meeting st. on saturday, nashville-based artist timbre will perform her harp-based folk rock along with mechanical river, a new project of charleston native Joel t. hamilton. using a cigarbox guitar, casiotone keyboard, loops, foot drums and a custom microphone/helmet, hamilton has developed a sound that is as unique as he is. doors open at 7 p.m. tickets are $10, $7 for students. for more on the event, check out the event page on facebook.
enjoy a little bit of the islands, minus the time and expense. from 8-11 p.m. saturday, James island county park, off riverland drive, will be transformed as mystic vibrations performs “traditional old school roots reggae with a new school attitude.” vendors will offer caribbean-style dishes, pizza and other festival food for sale. crafters and other vendors will be on site displaying local handmade crafts and souvenirs available for purchase. gates open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. bring a chair or blanket as seating isn’t provided. tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the gate. gold pass holder and kids under 12 get in free. for more information, go to www.ccprc.com/reggae or call 795-4386.
kermit, miss piggy, gonzo, fozzie, animal and the crew are back in action and back on the big screen. showing friday at mount pleasant memorial waterfront park, off harry m. hallman Jr. boulevard, “the muppets” is the July free family film presented by charleston county park and recreation department and the town of mount pleasant. guests are invited to bring chairs or blankets and spread out on the park’s lawn to enjoy the movie on the giant inflatable screen. the film rolls at sundown (about 7:45 p.m.). drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the riverwatch cafe, and vendors will be there selling kettle corn, hot dogs, funnel cakes, italian ice and beverages. for more info, go to www.ccprc.com/movies or call 795-4386.
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after detouring into rum last week, middleton place, 4300 ashley river road, returns to its regularly scheduled wednesday wine strolls. from 6:30-8 p.m., sampling old and new world wine vintages as you stroll through “america’s oldest landscaped gardens.” tickets are $15, $10 for foundation members. for more information, call 266-7477 or go to www.middletonplace.org.
third thursday from 5-8 p.m. today, historic downtown summerville is throwing one heck of a street party. hutchinson square will house the live entertainment. (other musicians will be scattered about the area, as well.) and short central becomes a street fair as art central gallery sponsors the art walk with booths of artists and artisans selling their crafts and artworks. restaurants and shops will be open late and will offer special deals to attendees. third thursday is free and open to the public and happens rain or shine. for more information, call 821-7260 or go to www.summerville dream.org.
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folly pier fishing tournament if you’re looking to spend your day at folly doing more than sunbathing, then consider participating in this fishing tourney. with prizes awarded for the three largest catches in the big fish category and for the largest catch in the king mackerel category, the competition should be fierce and fun. onsite registration will begin at 6 a.m. and prizes will be awarded at 4:15 p.m. held at the folly beach fishing pier, 101 east arctic ave., the tournament will be held rain or shine. the participation fee is $9-$14, depending on the contest and if you’re a charleston county resident. for details, call 588-3474 or go to www.ccprc.com.
music on the green freshfields village continues its outdoor live music series friday with a performance by groovetown. performing tunes from decades past and current chart-toppers, the band is set to perform to a crowd that abandons blankets and beach chairs to dance. the event, which runs 6-9 p.m., is free. food and drinks will be available for purchase. freshfields village is on Johns island between kiawah and seabrook islands. for more info, go to www. freshfieldsvillage.com or www.facebook.com/freshfieldsvillage.
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tracing the evolution of batman
By stratton lawrence Special to The Post and Courier
dark night marathon
indsay coursey sits on a bench on east Bay street at 7:30 a.m. checking his phone, waiting for his shift to start at the restaurant next door, ’cesca. in addition to his black chef’s pants and white t-shirt he’s wearing a ragged old ballcap emblazoned with the classic yellow-and-black Batman logo. “yeah, i really dig him,” coursey said with a laugh. “Batman is somehow in my life pretty much every day.” like many Batman fanatics, coursey can discuss in detail the various iterations of the character, from the slightly misogynistic black-and-white 1940s serial version all the way to the mid-1990s animated cartoon (which many fans considered the most accurate screen adaptation of their hero, at least until a few years ago). when director christopher nolan debuted “Batman Begins,” the 2005 film that launched the “dark Knight” trilogy concluding this weekend, fans of the “real Batman” awoke from their caves and re-emerged in droves. even before its release, nolan’s new film, “The dark Knight rises” is garnering talk of a Best picture nomination at the academy awards. in fact, it’s widely recognized that the oscars’ oversight of the series’ second film, 2008’s “The dark Knight,” contributed to the academy’s broadening of the Best picture category to as many as 10 films the following year. older fans found themselves overjoyed to again find a screen Batman that catered to their under-
cinebarre, 963 houston northcutt blvd., mount pleasant, will host a dark night marathon tonight leading up to a midnight showing of “the dark knight rises.” the schedule is as follows: 6:30 p.m. “batman begins” 9 p.m. “the dark knight” 12:01 a.m. “the dark knight rises” the cost is $25. find out more by calling 884-7885 or go to cinebarre.com.
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standing of the character. after 1989’s “Batman” and the subsequent “Batman returns,” directed by tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as the caped crusader and Jack nicholson as Joker, serious fans were largely disappointed by director Joel schumacher’s subsequent take on the character. although 1995’s “Batman forever,” starring Val Kilmer, was a financial and moderately critical success, 1997’s “Batman & robin” (with george clooney in the title role) returned to the campy style of the 1960s tV series and flopped at the box office. “Batman went from being dark and serious to just plain hokey,” coursey said. “i don’t even consider those two films (the schumacher directed versions) to be Batman movies. i watched them once and put them away.” christopher nolan’s series, on the other hand, is far from child’s play. although his Batman doesn’t use guns and never kills anyone (even Joker, when given the chance), his spirit and the gotham he inhabits are please see batman, page e21
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drug store when i was a kid and he would always let me pick out a comic book or two.” alverson appreciates that Bale’s portrayal of wayne shows off his billionaire arrogance, distinguishing the man from his “i’m going to punch you in the face” alter-ego. it’s the exact opposite of george clooney’s version, says alverson. “i can’t stomach that,” he exclaimed. “clooney even wore bat skates. Batman should never ice skate.” local musician george fetner, age 26, recalls dressing up as Batman ‘every day’ as a child, complete with mask and six-pack breastplate. “it’s who i was,” he said, laughing. “in fact, i went home recently and found a journal of pictures i drew in kindergarten. They all have Batman in them, doing things like swinging on ropes with indiana Jones or hanging out with civil war soldiers.” like many other super-fans, fetner plans to “geek out” and attend tonight’s 12:01 a.m. showing of the film. “his story is so human to me because he’s just a regular dude who saw something catastrophic and decided he was going to do something about it,” said fetner. “he has multiple personalities, but pretty much everybody does. he’s human underneath his suit and he can still perish, yet he stands up against all these crazy villains.” James King, a 29-year-old it specialist for goodwill industries and a comic fan, appreciates how in “The dark Knight” nolan adapted a story that took 13 paper issues to tell into one film. “it’s a way of being faithful in an abbreviated way,” said King. with “The dark Knight rises” closing out nolan’s trilogy, each fan echoes excitement about the “anything goes” nature of the storytelling. actress anne hathaway debuts doesn’t use guns is one of the few they’re nailing him. in ‘Batman as catwoman, a feminine influthings that keeps him sane and and robin,’ Bane was big, strong ence that’s sure to shake up the from slipping into villainy.” and dumb. But in the comics, he’s storyline and help to make up for Most serious Batman fans follow actually very methodical. i think the loss of the late heath ledger, the hero’s comic books, judging he’ll make a great nemesis.” whose portrayal of Joker in the last the screen adaptations by how hare’s one gripe about ‘The dark film is widely regarded as on par or better with Jack nicholson’s take in closely they adhere to or stray from Knight’ series is the gravelly voice the stories on paper. christian Bale uses when he’s wear- the 1989 film. Most of all, fans are excited to Brandon hare, a 25-year-old vali- ing his suit, a concern that’s echoed delve once more into the complex dation specialist (“Basically, i work by long-time fan and Verizon emmental state and action-packed with computers,” he explains), has ployee derek alverson, age 32. nearly 600 Batman comics. “The voice does give a distinction world in which The dark Knight lives. “My favorite Batman era is the between Bruce wayne and Batlike the James Bond franchise, late 1980s, when he got darker and man, but it’s a little over the top,” grimmer,” said hare, who’s most said alverson, who has every Bat- the special effects and gadgets at Batman’s disposal keep getting looking forward to the introducman comic since issue 400, more bigger and better, but in the world tion of the villain Bane in the new than 300 books total. of gotham, there’s never a guaranfilm. “i’m definitely invested in the “it looks from the previews like character. My uncle owned a tee of a happy ending.
dark in nature. Both the intense action and the mature script contribute to the excitement among comic and movie fans of all ages for this week’s release. hot on the heels of the “The avengers” and June’s box-office busting “The amazing spiderMan,” 2012 is poised to be the summer of the comic action hero at movie theaters around the world. “The dark Knight rises” may prove to be the biggest smash success yet.
Batman through time
first conceptualized in 1939 by artist Bob Kane, Batman emerged as an alternative to the pre-eminent comic book hero, superman. The alter-ego of millionaire (and later, billionaire) Bruce wayne, Batman developed his obsession with fighting crime after watching the brutal murder of his parents as a child. unlike other action stars, Batman possesses no super powers. There is no green Kryptonite to bring him down or radioactive spider that empowered him — Batman’s powers are derived from his own dedication, strength and an unlimited bankroll for tools from the Batmobile to “The Bat,” a flying car that’s debuted in the new film. in 1943, Batman first jumped from the pages of dc comic books to the silver screen with the blackand-white release of a 15-chapter serial film. in 1966, both a color television show and an accompanying full-length film were released starring adam west as Batman. This era of “holy pancakes Batman!” and exclamations of “pow!” and “Bam!” whenever the hero and sidekick robin landed a punch persevered for decades, until artist and writer frank Miller penned a comic series entitled “The dark Knight returns” in the mid-1980s, relaunching the character into the public eye as a brooding, complex man. ever since, the caped crusader has remained steadfastly in the public eye and in the imaginations of children, young and old. “i was always the biggest fan of the ‘The animated series’ in the 1990s for its balance of kids’ stories and adult themes,” said Mike campbell, owner of captain’s comics and toys on sam rittenberg Blvd. “The new movies do a really good job of making Batman dark and relatable without making it gross and horrible.” one major adaptation of the nolan films is a mingling of the
wholesome Batman era and the dark 1980s vibe. whereas early Batman comics had the hero using a gun to take down mobsters (and even tim Burton’s version had machine guns on the Batmobile), nolan’s hero is distinctly gun-averse. “Batman’s parents were killed by guns, so they’re a very negative image for him that’s jarring and shocking,” explained campbell, adding that the original robin was introduced in the comics by swinging into the scene on a rope with guns blaring, followed by a slap on the back by Batman and a “good job, old chum.” “The fact that today’s Batman
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‘the dark knight rises’
batman trilogy ends in disappointment By christy leMire Associated Press
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hristopher nolan concludes his Batman trilogy in typically spectacular, ambitious fashion with “The dark Knight rises,” but the feeling of frustration and disappointment is unshakable. Maybe that was inevitable. Maybe nothing could have met the expectations established by 2008’s “The dark Knight,” which revolutionized and set the standard for films based on comic books by being high-minded and crowd-pleasing. with christian Bale as his tortured superhero starting from 2005’s “Batman Begins,” nolan has explored the complicated and conflicting motivations of man as well as the possibility of greatness and redemption within society. here, as director and cowriter, he’s unrelenting in hammering home the dread, the sorrow, the sense of detachment and futility of a city on the brink of collapse with no savior in sight. gotham is under siege in ways that tonally and visually recall 9/11; what is obviously the island of Manhattan gets cut off from the outside world at one point. rather than seeming exploitative, it’s just one of many examples of the script from nolan and his usual collaborator, his brother, Jonathan, making the franchise feel like a relevant reflection of our times. identity theft, economic collapse and an uprising of the disgruntled, disenfranchised have-nots against the smug, comfy haves also come into play. There’s so much going on here, though, with so many new characters who are all meant to function in significant ways that “The dark Knight rises” feels over-
Anne Hathaway stars as Selina Kyle. loaded, and sadly lacking the spark that gave 2008’s “The dark Knight” such vibrancy. The absence of heath ledger, who won a posthumous oscar for his portrayal of the anarchic and frightening Joker, is obvious here. in retrospect, it makes you realize how crucial ledger’s performance was in making that Batman movie fly. By comparison, “The dark Knight rises” is plot-heavy, obsessed with process, laden with expository dialogue and flashbacks that bog down the momentum and — dare i say it? — just boring at times. yes, the Batman world through nolan’s eyes is supposed to be moody and introspective; you’ve got to admire the fact that he is willing to challenge us this way when summer blockbusters so often feel flashy and hollow. “The dark Knight rises” does feature the kind of impeccable production values we’ve come to expect from nolan’s films; many members of his core team are back, including cinematographer wally pfister, editor lee smith, and production designers nathan crowley and Kevin Kavanaugh. “The dark Knight rises” feels weighty and substantive and, thankfully, isn’t in 3-d, but it takes on an even grittier look than its predecessors as gotham city
movie review 1/2 (out of five stars) director: christopher nolan cast: christian bale, michael caine, gary oldman, tom hardy, Joseph gordonlevitt, anne hathaway rated: pg-13 for intense violence and action, some sensuality and language running time: 2 hours, 44 minutes what did you think?: find this review at charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion. devolves into desperation and ruin. But nolan’s approach is so coldly cerebral that it’s a detriment to the film’s emotional core. it’s all doom and gloom and no heart. There is no reason to care about these characters. it’s been four years since “The dark Knight” came out, but eight years have passed in terms of story. Bale’s Bruce wayne suffers in self-imposed exile, sulking about wayne Manor, mourning the loss of his darling rachel and carrying the burden of blame for the death of district attorney harvey dent. he’s left as a man without a purpose. Michael caine, as the everloyal valet alfred, brings dignity and eloquence to
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Tom Hardy (left) stars as Bane and Christian Bale as Batman in “The Dark Knight Rises.” the film as he begs Bruce to carve out his own form of happiness. fellow veterans gary oldman as commissioner gordon and Morgan freeman as gadget guru lucius fox are their usual dignified selves, but they don’t register the way they should because the film is so overstuffed. several new characters manage to draw Bruce out of his funk in various ways. anne hathaway brings some much needed zest to the proceedings as selina Kyle, otherwise known as catwoman in the Batman universe, a slinky thief who punctures Bruce’s bubble when she lifts his fingerprints from his safe, along with a beloved pearl necklace. she’s selfish and cynical, but at least she goes about her crimes with some verve and style. They never call her catwoman by name, and she’s never as campy as Michelle pfeiffer and halle Berry, but she’s always fun to watch.
The other woman in Bruce’s life is woefully underdeveloped, which is a real problem because she plays a key role in the film’s climactic revelations. Marion cotillard co-stars as Miranda tate, a wealthy philanthropist who hopes to work with wayne enterprises on developing clean, sustainable energy. The romance that develops between her and Bruce is utterly unbelievable. Joseph gordon-levitt adds a youthful presence as John Blake, an up-and-coming member of the police force who inspires Bruce to revisit his own childhood as an orphan. unfortunately, there’s not much to his character. Then there’s Bane, a muscular mass of pure evil who orchestrates an elaborate takeover of gotham city. The role is a waste of what tom hardy can do; his character is so one-dimensional and poorly defined, he’s never so much a fearsome figure as a large and hulking one. it
doesn’t help matters that it’s often difficult to make out what he’s saying beneath the muzzle that covers his nose and mouth. hardy can be sexy and charismatic but also dangerous and unpredictable. none of that is on display here. he’s all brute force. But he is the instigator of the film’s dazzling opening sequence, worthy of the best of James Bond: a daring aerial maneuver in which Bane kidnaps a scientist by hijacking his plane from the skies above. That’s probably the most effective of the many set pieces nolan stages here, although the collapse of heinz field during a packed football game also has an urgent, visceral quality. This is the problem when you’re an exceptional, visionary filmmaker. when you give people something extraordinary, they expect it every time. anything short of that feels like a letdown.
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nolan-free ‘Justice league’ raises questions for dc films
By Ben fritz Los Angeles Times
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arner Bros. will need a new hero to invigorate its dc comics brand on the big screen, now that director christopher nolan’s successful Batman trilogy is coming to an end with friday’s “The dark Knight rises.” home to such superheroes as superman, Batman and wonder woman, dc has struggled to find the same success on the big screen as its walt disney co.-owned rival Marvel entertainment. nolan’s Batman movies have been the studio’s only hits of the past decade, surrounded by modest flops such as 2006’s “superman returns” and 2009’s “watchmen” and such major money-losers as 2010’s “Jonah hex” and last year’s “green lantern.” as a result, top warner executives had hoped that nolan, who is producing next summer’s superman reboot, “Man of steel,” would agree to serve the same role on the studio’s “Justice league.” “it was a conversation we had,” warner Bros. film group president Jeff robinov said. however, nolan has declined the studio’s overtures, the filmmaker confirmed last weekend in interviews promoting the release of his final Batman installment.
New franchises
The news probably comes as a disappointment to the thousands of people in san diego last week for comiccon international, the annual gathering of genre entertainment aficionados. fans have been eagerly awaiting news of a next dc movie since “Man of steel” was announced in 2010. like all hollywood studios, warner craves new film franchises, which tend to perform best overseas, generate sequels and drive sales of dVds, toys and other ancillary products.
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Heath Ledger portrays Joker and Christian Bale is Batman in a scene from 2008’s “The Dark Knight.” and video games, and helped bring a new tV series based on green arrow to the cw network this fall. But dce has not been able to accelerate the movie slate overseen by robinov, even dc comics/ap though its chief creative ofComic book cover of DC Comics’ “Justice League.” ficer, veteran comic book writer geoff Johns, has conwarner’s most successful to warner Bros. who were sulted on some of the projfranchise, “harry potter,” not authorized to speak ects. Johns played no role in came to a close last year. publicly. nolan’s Batman movies or while the studio has a pair Marvel, by contrast, has “Man of steel,” said people of “hobbit” films kicking off four new films coming out close to both pictures. in december, it’s on the hunt by 2014: new sequels to “iron one of the people defor more. The comic book Man,” “Thor” and “captain scribed nolan’s creative library is the most obvious america,” along with the process as a “black-box opsource of material, given the debut of the interstellar team eration” into which outsiders success Marvel has had over “guardians of the galaxy.” have little input. the past few years with movin 2009, warner reorgaWarner’s approach ies based on iron Man, Thor nized its 78-year-old comic despite the studio’s desire and captain america, culbook subsidiary under the to make the most of its dc minating in May’s $1.5-bilname dc entertainment. lion box-office blockbuster, The new unit was supposed library, warner’s creative approach to its dc movies is “The avengers.” to serve as a guiding force very different from Marvel’s. But none of the dc movies for projects throughout the first, it has tried to keep a in the works has a producer, company. single filmmaker involved director or cast, save for over the past three years, in numerous pictures, as zack snyder’s $200-million- under former “harry potevidenced by the attempt plus “Man of steel.” ter” brand manager diane as a result, it probably will nelson, dce has relaunched to attract nolan to “Justice be at least three years before its line of comics and grown league.” Marvel, by contrast, typia new dc title hits the big publishing revenue 10 percally hires filmmakers with screen, according to several cent, shepherded a new knowledgeable people close lineup of animated shows little experience on big-bud-
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Actor Christopher Reeve is shown as action hero Superman in the 1981 movie “Superman II.”
get tentpoles who can be had at a low price, such as “lethal weapon” screenwriter shane Black, who is directing “iron Man 3,” and tV comedy veterans anthony and Joe russo on “captain america 2.” They often are replaced by still-newer filmmakers for sequels. although warner would put most of its dc heroes on the big screen for the first time in “Justice league” and then potentially spin them
off into their own movies, Marvel introduced four of its key characters in their own movies before teaming them up in “avengers.” But with nolan moving on to other projects, warner must take a leap of faith. robinov claims he’s ready to do it soon. “My hope is that over the next month or so,” he said, “we’ll be ready to lay out the plan for the next dc movies.”
E24: Thursday, July 19, 2012
The post and courier score: out of 5 stars g: General audiences pg: Parental Guidance pg-13: Parents strongly cautioned, some content unsuitable for children under 13 nr: not rated r: restricted
Note: Dates and times are subject to change. Call the theater to make sure times are correct.
Opening
Playing
The Dark Knight Rises
The Amazing Spider-Man
1/2 pg-13
batman emerges from exile to protect gotham city from the ruthless terrorist bane.
cinebarre: fri: 12, 12:50, 3, 3:30, 4:25, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8:05, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30; sat-sun: 9:25, 11:30, 12, 12:50, 3, 3:30, 4:25, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8:05, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30; mon-thurs July 26: 12, 12:50, 3, 3:30, 4:25, 6:30, 7, 7:30, 8:05, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 hwy 21: today: midnight; frithurs July 26: 8:45 James island: fri-thurs July 26: 11:30, 11:45, 3:05, 3:20, 6:40, 7, 10:15, 10:30 northwoods: fri-thurs July 26: 11, 11:45, 12, 12:30, 1, 2:30, 3:15, 3:30, 4, 4:30, 6, 6:45, 7, 7:30, 8, 9:30, 10:15, 10:30
Hysteria r romantic comedy based on the invention of the vibrator for medical treatment during the 19th century. terrace: fri-thurs July 26: 12:30, 2:10, 4, 7:30, 9:30
Star Trek: The Next Generation 25th Anniversary Event nr
restoration of episodes “where no one has gone before” and “datalore” and interviews with the cast and crew, as well as a glimpse of the special features from the blu-ray release of the show’s first season. regal charlestowne square: mon: 7
The Who: quadrophenia — Can You See the Real Me? nr
behind-the-scenes rockumentary on the creation of the who’s 1973 album, “Quadrophenia.” azalea square: tues: 8
TheaTers
1/2 pg-13
teenage peter parker’s spiderman beginnings.
cinebarre 3d: today: 12:50; frithurs July 26: 12:05, 3:05 cinebarre: today: 1:10, 3:30, 4:10, 7, 7:45, 10, 10:40; fri: 12:40, 3:40, 7:25, 10:35; sat-sun: 9:45, 12:40, 3:40, 7:25, 10:35; mon-thurs July 26: 12:40, 3:40, 7:25, 10:35 citadel 3d: today: 11:30, 2:20, 5:10, 8:30 citadel: today: noon, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9:30 citadel imaX: today: 1, 4, 7 hwy 21: today: 8:45; fri-thurs July 26: 10:25 James island 3d: today-thurs July 26: 12:30, 3:50, 7:05, 10:20 James island: today-thurs July 26: noon, 3:25, 6:45, 10 northwoods: today: noon, 2, 3, 5, 6:30, 8, 9:30; fri-thurs July 26: 12, 3, 6:45, 9:45 northwoods 3d: today: 1, 4, 7, 10 palmetto grande 3d: today: 1:30, 4:50, 7:10, 8:10, 10:20 palmetto grande: today: 12:30, 1, 3:40, 4:10, 6:50, 7:30, 10 regal 18 3d: today: 1:10, 2:10, 4:10, 5:10, 7:20, 8:20, 10:15 regal 18: today: 12:40, 1:40, 3:40, 4:40, 6:50, 7:50, 9:45
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 1/2 pg-13
despite the false advertising, british retirees find their lives transformed in the less expensive and seemingly exotic india.
terrace: today: 12:10, 2:20, 4:40, 7:15, 9:30; fri-thurs July 26: 12:15, 2:25, 4:35, 7:15
Brave pg
a scottish princess must rely on her bravery and skills to undo a beastly curse on her kingdom.
cinebarre: fri: 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:40; sat-sun: 10:20, 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:40; mon-thurs July 26: 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 9:40 citadel: today: 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 citadel 3d: today: 12:10, 2:30,
4:50 James island: today-thurs July 26: 1, 3:30, 6:15, 8:45 northwoods: today-thurs July 26: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30 palmetto grande: today: 1:35, 4:30, 7:15 palmetto grande 3d: today: 2, 4:55, 7:35 regal 18: today: 12:45, 3:30, 6:45, 9:15 regal 18 3d: today: 1:45, 4:05, 7:45
Dark Shadows pg-13
in 1972, an imprisoned 200year-old vampire (Johnny depp) is freed from his tomb and returns to his ancestral estate.
hwy 21: fri-thurs July 26: 11:25
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken nr
an aspiring reporter (don knotts) gets his big chance for a story, but must first spend the night in a haunted house. terrace: wed: 11 a.m.
Ghostbusters pg
three misfit parapsychologists open a ghost extermination service in new york city. cinebarre: wed: dark
Ice Age: Continental Drift 1/2 pg
manny, diego and sid use an iceberg to travel around the ocean and explore new lands.
cinebarre: today: 12:35, 3:35, 6:55, 9:20; fri: 12:45, 3:35, 6:50, 9:20; sat-sun: 10, 12:45, 3:35, 6:50, 9:20; mon-thurs July 26: 12:45, 3:35, 6:50, 9:20 cinebarre 3d: today: 1:15, 4:15, 7:20, 9:50; fri: 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45; sat-sun: 10:25, 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45; mon-thurs July 26: 1:15, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45 citadel: today: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 9:55 citadel 3d: today: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:15 hwy 21: today-thurs July 26 : 8:45 James island: today: 3:45, 8:50;
fri-thurs July 26: 1:15, 6:20 James island 3d: today: 1:15, 6:20; fri-thurs July 26: 3:45, 8:50 northwoods: today-thurs July 26: 1, 3:15, 5:30, 7:45, 10 northwoods 3d: today-thurs July 26: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30 palmetto grande: today: 12:50, 1:20, 2:40, 4, 4:40, 7, 7:50, 9:25 palmetto grande: today: 1:50, 4:20, 5:10, 7:20, 9:40 regal 18: today: 12:30, 1:30, 3:20, 4:20, 4:50, 7, 8, 9:10 regal 18 3d: today: 1, 2, 3:50, 7:30, 8:30, 9:40
Katy Perry: Part of Me pg
documentary follows the pop star’s life on and off the stage.
cinebarre: today: 4:20 cinebarre 3d: today: 1:20, 7:05, 9:30 citadel 3d: today: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 James island 3d: today: 12:30, 3:05, 6:45 northwoods 3d: today: noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20 palmetto grande: today: 5:25 palmetto grande 3d: today: 2:10, 7:55 regal 18: today: 1:25, 4:30, 7:25, 9:50 regal 18 3d: today: 1:25, 4:30, 7:25, 9:50
7:10, 9:45; fri-thurs July 26: 1:25, 7:10 northwoods: today-thurs July 26: 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50 palmetto grande: today: 1:40, 5, 7:40, 10:25 regal 18: today: 1:20, 4, 7:40, 10:05
Moonrise Kingdom pg-13
in the summer of 1965, two 12-year-olds fall in love and make a secret pact to run away.
citadel: today: 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:15 palmetto grande: today: 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:25 terrace: today: 12:45, 2:45, 4:45, 6, 7, 8:15, 9:15; fri-thurs July 26: 1, 2:45, 4:45, 7, 8:45, 9:35
People Like us pg-13
a struggling 20-something must deliver $150,000 to a 30-year-old sister he’s never met.
cinebarre: today: 12:30 northwoods: today: 9:25 palmetto grande: today: 10:10 regal 18: today: 10
ates conflict as he attempts to embrace adulthood.
cinebarre: today: 1:05, 4:05, 7:35, 10:10; fri: 1, 3:55, 7:35, 10:05; sat-sun: 10:05, 1, 3:55, 7:35, 10:05; mon-thurs July 26: 1, 3:55, 7:35, 10:05 citadel: today: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 7:30, 9:35, 10 hwy 21: today: 11:15 p.m. James island: today-thurs July 26: 1:35, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50 northwoods: today-thurs July 26: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45 palmetto grande: today: 2:30, 5:20, 8, 10:30 regal 18: today: 12:50, 2:20, 3:25, 4:45, 7:10, 8:10, 9:55
They Call It Myanmar: Lifting the Curtain nr
secretly filmed documentary exposes daily life under the military regime in burma. park circle: sat: 8
To Rome With Love 1/2 r
woody allen’s latest film about visitors and residents of rome and their adventures, romantic and otherwise.
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted Savages
terrace: today: 12:25, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:35, 7:20, 9:25; fri-thurs July 26: 12:25, 2:30, 4:40, 7:20, 9:25
1/2
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection
1/2
pg
r
alex, marty, gloria and melman join a traveling circus.
two marijuana growers join with a corrupt dea agent to go up against the mexican drug cartel that kidnapped their girlfriend.
citadel: today: 12:20, 2:35 northwoods: today: 1:20, 4, 6:50 palmetto grande: today: 1:10, 3:40 regal 18: today: 1:15 regal 18 3d: today: 3:45
Magic Mike 1/2 r
a veteran male stripper teaches a new, young dancer the tricks of the trade. cinebarre: today: 12:45, 3:45, 7:25; fri: 12:50, 3:45, 7:15, 9:55; satsun: 10:15, 12:50, 3:45, 7:15, 9:55; mon-thurs July 26: 12:50, 3:45, 7:15, 9:55 citadel: today: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 hwy 21: today: 10:20 p.m. James island: today: 1:25, 4:05,
cinebarre: today: 12:40, 3:40, 7:10, 10:15; fri: 12:35, 3:50, 7:20, 10:20; sat-sun: 9:50, 12:35, 3:50, 7:20, 10:20; mon-thurs July 26: 12:35, 3:50, 7:20, 10:20 citadel: today: 1:05, 4, 7, 9:50 James island: today: 12:45, 4:05, 7:05, 10:05; fri-thurs July 26: 4:05, 9:45 northwoods: today-thurs July 26: 12:45, 3:50, 6:50, 9:45 palmetto grande: today: 12:40, 4:05, 7:05, 10:15 regal 18: today: 1:50, 5, 8:05
Ted 1/2 r
a grown man’s cherished and alive childhood teddy bear cre-
pg-13
a wall street investment banker hides out at madea’s house.
cinebarre: today: 12:55, 3:50, 7:40, 10:20 citadel: today: 12:05, 2:35, 5, 7:30, 10 James island: today: 9:20 northwoods: today: noon, 1, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10; fri-thurs July 26: 12, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 palmetto grande: today: 1:25, 4:15, 6:55, 9:35 regal 18: today: 12:55, 1:35, 3:35, 4:15, 7:05, 7:55, 9:35
Wanda the Wonderful nr
documentary of wanda savage, a 1900s sharpshooter, stuntwoman, actress, wife of four and mother of seven. park circle: sun: 4
azalea square, 215 azalea square Blvd., summerville, 821-8000 | cinebarre, 963 houston-northcutt Blvd., mount Pleasant, 884-7885 | citadel mall stadium 16 with imaX, 2072 sam rittenberg Blvd., 556-4629 | highway 21 drive in, Beaufort, 846-4500 | James island 8, Folly and Central Park rd., 795-9499 | hippodrome, 360 Concord st., suite 100, 724-9132 | cinemark movies 8, 4488 ladson rd., summerville, 800-326-3264 (dial 1415#) | palmetto grande, U.s. 17 north, mount Pleasant, 216-toWn | regal cinemas 18, 2401 mall Drive, north Charleston, 529-1946 | terrace, 1956-D maybank hwy., 762-9494 | ivanhoe cinema 4, Walterboro, 549-6400 | northwoods stadium cinemas, 2181 northwoods Blvd., north Charleston, 5186000
The post and courier
thursday, July 19, 2012: E25
‘hysteria’
rom-com leaves viewers wanting more
By Michael phillips Chicago Tribune
h
owever it’s handled, the story of the invention of the electric vibrator would benefit from better treatment than “hysteria,” a film left wanting for a tone and a surer sense of the times. The stylistically uncertain romantic comedy stars Maggie gyllenhaal as the late 19th-century social reformer daughter of london’s (fictional) dr. dalrymple, played by Jonathan pryce. The doctor’s successful treatment of society ladies diagnosed, willy-nilly and with cluelessness, with various forms of hysteria has led to a thriving practice. dalrymple has enough business, in fact, to hire an assistant, a character inspired by the historical record: dr. Mortimer granville (hugh dancy). true to his times, granville, like dalrymple, considers the treatment to be a purely clinical exercise. Meanwhile, granville plans
movie review (out of five stars) director: tanya wexler cast: maggie gyllenhaal, hugh dancy, Jonathan pryce rated: r for sexual content running time: 1 hour, 35 minutes what did you think: find this review at charlestonscene. com and offer your opinion. to marry dalrymple’s other daughter (felicity Jones), a more classically Victorian model than her “Major Barbara”-style sister. as “hysteria” nudges dancy’s and gyllenhaal’s characters together, by way of periodic spats and verbal sparring matches, the screenplay imagines how, precisely, granville’s gadget freak pal (played, with extreme broadness, by rupert everett) inspired granville in his “eureka!” flash: the
creation of the electric device. The director of “hysteria,” tanya wexler, has some fun with all this, though sensibly she has no interest in burlesquing the subject. The picture’s heart belongs to gyllenhaal’s ultra-modern feminist: the enlightened antidote to all the simpy, repressed attitudes swirling around her good works and itchy exasperation. photographs by sony pictures classics and that’s a considerable Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy star in “Hysteria.” part of the problem. This key character doesn’t seem like a woman ahead of her own corseted time; rather, especially as gyllenhaal delivers her, charlotte is like a time-traveler from a century ahead. you don’t believe in her in the context of the film’s setting. also, the movie lacks wit. and the heartbreaking postscript? playwright sarah ruhl just wrote a wonderful theatrical exploration of Dancy (left) a similar subject (“in the and Rupert next room”), and now that Everett star in one won’t get the screen ad“Hysteria.” aptation it deserves.
E26: Thursday, July 19, 2012
The post and courier for more weekend events, go online to www.charlestonscene.com.
Today
Works By Sherrie Nesbitt
what: local artist sherrie nesbitt will present “beauty in the lowcountry,” a collection of landscapes in acrylic and pastel. when: through July 30 where: the meeting place, 1077 e. montague ave. price: free admission/free parking more info: 740-5854 or http:// bit.ly/culturalarts
Works By Ron Melick
what: the north charleston city gallery presents “expressions and variations of imagination” featuring 50 new works by landscape painter ron melick. when: gallery hours: 9 a.m.5 p.m. July 2-31 where: north charleston city gallery (with in the charleston
area convention center), 5001 coliseum drive price: free admission/free parking more info: 740-5854 or http:// bit.ly/culturalarts
Farmers Market
what: the north charleston farmers market takes place every thursday. the market offers an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce, and features art and craft booths, food vendors and entertainment. enjoy live music every first, third and fifth thursday and visual art demonstrations by local artists every second and fourth thursday. market open noon7 p.m., entertainment 4-6 p.m. when: noon-7 p.m. through oct. 25 where: north charleston’s old village, e. montague ave. price: free more info: 740-5854 or http:// northcharleston.org
Sunset Blues and BBq Cruise
what: come aboard the carolina belle for our fantastic sunset blues and bbQ cruise. a night of amazing blues music and great bbQ. we have partnered with blues great, shrimp city slim, fiery ron’s home team bbQ and the bridge at 105.5 to throw a fantastic charleston harbor tours event. Join us for live blues from the one and only shrimp city slim band and a delicious bbQ buffet from fiery ron’s home team bbQ. tickets are limited. the cruise boards at 6:30 p.m. boarding is at the charleston maritime center, 10 wharfside st. when: 6:30-9 p.m. thursdays where: carolina belle, 10 wharfside st. price: $39.95 more info: 722-1112 or http:// charlestonharbortours.com/ special-events-blues-barbeque. cfm
the deadline for items is friday at 5 p.m. the week before the event or concert takes place. items should be submitted online at events.postandcourier.com. items submitted after the deadline will not be printed. for more information, call 937-5582.
Today V-Tones
what: self-described “postmodern ragtime/gypsy/jazz/ swing/jugband” will play the north charleston farmer’s market. when: 4-6 p.m. July 19 where: felix davis community center-park circle, 4800 park circle price: free more info: www.facebook. com/thevtonesofcharleston
Flatt City
what: local five-piece progressive bluegrass band. when: 5 p.m. July 19 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway price: free more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Shrimp City Slim
what: lowcountry blues quartet does blues & bbQ harbor cruise aboard carolina belle. when: 5:30 p.m. april 19
where: carolina belle, 10 wharfside st. price: $39.95 more info: 722-1112 or www. charlestonharbortours.com
Frank Duvall Trio
what: live jazz. when: 6-10 p.m. where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st. price: free more info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens.com
Live Music on the Patio
when: 6-9 p.m. thursdays where: tbonz gill & grill, 1668 old towne road more info: 556-2478
Graham Whorley
what: rock and funk guitar. when: 6:30-9:30 p.m. where: Juanita greenberg’s nacho royale, 410 w. coleman blvd. more info: 884-0130
please see clubs, page e27
Community Workshop
what: “midsummer night’s dream” is an entertaining romp that stimulates the imagination. the play is one of shakespeare’s most beloved and famous classics, which have the universal appeal for all ages, and to the delight of the audience, there is a rowdy cast of 30. when: 8-10 p.m. July 11-14, 18-21, 3 p.m. July 15 and 22 where: threshold repertory theatre, 84 society st. price: 10 $ more info: 704-996-7037 or www.thresholdrep.org
Friday Music On The Green
what: music on the green returns to freshfields village every friday.
please see events, page e27
The post and courier
thursday, July 19, 2012: E27
events from page e26
more info: 270-4903 or www. soundofcharleston.com
more info: 442-7299 or www. charlestonpiratetour.com
free, family-fun concerts will be held each week on the village green. guests can enjoy the sounds of rock and roll, jazz, funk, beach music, country and more. food and drinks will be available for purchase. it is recommended that you bring a beach chair or blanket for the event. sponsored by the town of kiawah. when: 6-9 p.m. through aug. 31 where: freshfields village green, crossroads of Johns, seabrook and kiawah islands price: free more info: 816-6684 or http:// freshfieldsvillage.com/events/ view/music-on-the-greensummer-concert-series
Mike Larsen’s Classic Memories Swing Band
Black Cat Tours
Sound of Charleston
what: experience the sounds that define charleston and its unique southern charm — jazz, gospel, gershwin, gullah, spirituals, civil war songs — coming to life in sacred and historic spaces. for more than three centuries, charleston’s musical heritage has been as diverse as the people who’ve lived here. when: 7 p.m. July 20, 27, aug. 3, 10, 17, sept. 1, 7, 12, 15, 20, 28 where: circular congregational church, 150 meeting st. price: $28 adults, $25 seniors, $16 students, children 12 and under free
clubs from page e26
Steve Carroll and the Bograts
what: traditional irish folk tunes and tavern favorites. when: 8:30 p.m. every thursday, friday and saturday where: tommy condon’s irish pub, 160 church st. more info: 577-3818
Island Duo
what: calypso music. when: 7-10 p.m. thursdays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st. more info: 588-3080
Hit Or Miss
what: multi-instrumental jams from Joel and ward of sol driven train. when: July 19th where: rita’s seaside grille, 2 center st. more info: 588-2525 or www. ritasonfolly.com
Karaoke with Bryan
when: 7 p.m. thursdays where: pierpont pub, 2366 ashley river road more info: 737-0072
Ronnie Johnson Band
what: country, classic rock ’n’ roll and blues for this “dance and jam” party. when: 7 p.m. July 19; 9 p.m. July 20
what: instructor stephen duane teaches an intermediate and beginner swing dance lesson, followed by a dance party. when: intermediate lesson, 7:15 p.m.; beginner lesson, 8 p.m.; dance party, 8:45 p.m. fridays where: spirit moves studio, 445 savannah hwy. price: $10 more info: 557-7690 or http:// roaringtwentieshotjazzdanceclub.com
Pirate Prowl
what: Join eric lavender on charleston’s waterfront for true tales of the pirates, who made charleston a port-o-call. eric brings to life the pirates, who visited our fair shores: stede bonnet, blackbeard, richard worley, charles vane and of course the ferocious female pirates, mary read and anne bonny. epic battles, star-crossed love and pirates dressed as women happened in charleston almost three centuries before the hollywood blockbusters. there is very little walking, as the entire event takes place at waterfront park. where: powder magazine, 79 cumberland st. price: $18.50
where: buddyroe’s shrimp shack, 1528 ben sawyer blvd. price: free more info: 388-5270 or www. buddyroesshrimpshack.com
Larry David Project
what: acoustic duo plays classic and contemporary rock covers. when: 7-10 p.m. where: poe’s tavern, 2210 middle st. more info: 883-0083
Graham Whorley
what: rock and funk guitar. when: 9 p.m.-midnight July 19 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road price: free more info: 225-7427 or www. hometeambbq.com
Soul Fish Duo
what: rotie and morgan take your requests. when: 9 p.m.-midnight July 19 where: trayce’s too neighborhood grille and pub, 2578 ashley river road price: free more info: 556-2378
The Dead Kenny G’s
what: Jazz/punk/rock band from seattle, wash. when: 9 p.m. doors, July 19 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway price: $10 more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
what: haunted charleston tour is for ages 13 and up. explore charleston’s most haunted places and people on this thoughprovoking journey. a darkly romantic blend of ghosts, magic and the roots of gullah superstition. wicked charleston tour is for adults only. explore the unsavory bits of history, focusing on some of charleston’s most colorful characters: prostitutes, transvestites, gangsters, politicians and other scoundrels. when: 8 p.m. tues-sat where: market hall, daughters of confederacy museum, 188 meeting st. price: $17 per person more info: 800-979-3370 or www.blackcattours.com
saturday Sippin’ Saturdays
what: every saturday this summer, the winery will serve up a different local food vendor and musical group to entertain locals and visitors. there is no admission fee but patrons are encouraged to bring their cash and credit for a wide variety of libations and food. the famous irvin~house vineyards wine-a-ritas will be served on the patio and wine may be
A Silent Film
what: alternative rock band out of oxford, u.k. when: 9 p.m. doors, July 19 where: music farm, 32 ann st. price: $5 more info: 722-8904 or www. musicfarm.com
Dynamic Duo
what: “island reggae” night with high rankin’ of da gullah rootz and Jimmy Jamms of mystic vibrations. when: 9 p.m.-midnight July 19 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st. price: free more info: 883-3131 or www. hometeambbq.com
Plane Jane
what: 7-piece party band covers hip-hop, funk, shag and disco songs and rock and roll favorites from every era. when: thursdays where: wild wing cafe, 644 coleman blvd. more info: 971-9464
Karaoke W/ DJ E
when: 10 p.m.-1 a.m. thursdays where: banana cabana, 1130 ocean blvd. more info: 532-6221
Friday Rene Russell Solo
what: acoustic singer/guitarist
purchased by the glass or bottle and enjoyed outside. tastings available in the firefly vodka distillery and irvin~house vineyard winery. where: irvin~house vineyards, 6775 bears bluff road price: free admission more info: 559-6867 or www. charlestonwine.com
Reggae Concert Series
what: relax and enjoy traditional old school roots reggae with a new school attitude in the outdoor setting of James island county park. bring your chair or blanket and groove the night away to live music by mystic vibrations. food, beverage, and souvenirs will be available for purchase. outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited. no advance tickets will be sold. bands are subject to change. gates open at 7:30 p.m.; music begins at 8:30 p.m. when: gates 8 p.m., music 8:30 p.m. where: James island county park, 871 riverland drive price: $8 adults (13 and up), 12 and under free, annual gold passes will be honored
sunday ‘Wanda The Wonderful’
what: “wanda the wonderful” follows an adventurous and volaon the creekside stage. when: 4-7 p.m. July 20 where: morgan creek grill, 80 41st ave. price: free more info: 886-8980 or www. morgancreekgrill.com
John Cusatis
what: local singer-songwriter joined by guest percussionist/ vocalist bruce patrick and guest saxophone player ian sanchez. when: 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 20 where: mueller’s pub, 630 skylark drive more info: 225-6302
Music On The Green
what: family-fun concert and food and drinks will be available for purchase. bring a beach chair or blanket. when: 6-9 p.m. fridays where: freshfields village green, crossroads of Johns, seabrook and kiawah islands price: free more info: 816-6684 or www. freshfieldsvillage.com/events
Hank Marley
what: fusion/folk rock/reggae music. when: 6 p.m. July 20 where: blackbeard’s cove family fun park, 3255 n. highway 17 more info: 971-1223
Jazz Duo
what: live jazz music on the deck – musicians will rotate.
tile wild west sharpshooter. born in 1900 in the chickasaw indian territory, wanda grew up to be a rebel, a woman who toted guns and wore pants at a time when skirts were the norm. filmmaker carolyn macartney never met her grandmother wanda but was always intrigued by the stories she heard growing up. inspired by her mythic legacy, macartney will now uncover the true story of wanda. when: 4-5:30 p.m. July 22 where: olde north charleston picture house, 4820 Jenkins ave. price: free
Vintage Voices
what: come hear your favorite jazz standards in a beautiful setting. vintage voices: an evening of acoustic Jazz, featuring kim pacheco and Jessica minahan white, vocals and richard white, piano. when: 6 p.m. July 22 where: st. John’s lutheran church, 5 clifford st. price: free more info: 723-2426 or http:// stjohnscharleston.org
Wednesday Awendaw Green Jam
what: singer/songwriter night, as well as live music by sittin in a tree and the broadcast. when: 6 p.m. July 25 where: sewee outpost, 4853 n.
when: 6:30-9:30 p.m. where: atlanticville restaurant, 2063 middle st. more info: 883-9452 or www. atlanticville.net
Luckyman Beall
what: one-man honky tonk blues band. when: 7-10:30 p.m. where: med bistro, 90 folly road blvd. more info: 766-0323
Larry David Project
what: acoustic duo plays classic and contemporary rock covers. when: July 20th where: rita’s seaside grille, 2 center st. more info: 588-2525 or www. ritasonfolly.com
Charleston Ballroom Dance Club
what: dance lessons followed by a dance party. private and group lessons are available. when: 7:30-11 p.m. fridays and saturdays where: charleston ballroom dance club, 1632 ashley hall drive price: $5 members, $10 nonmember more info: 871-6575 or www.ballroomdancecharleston.org
Brent Lundy
what: rock/soul singer-song-
highway 17 price: $5 donation requested more info: 452-1642 or www. awendawgreen.com
Outdoor Movie Series
what: cinebarre will host free outdoor screenings on the large outdoor screen. food, beverage and fun starts at 6 p.m. followed by the film at dark. the line-up is as follows: ghostbusters, July 25; the lost boys, august 1; across the universe, august 8. when: 6 p.m. wednesdays July 25-august 8 where: cinebarre, 963 houston northcutt blvd. price: free more info: 216-2690 or http:// cinebarre.com/locations/ charleston-sc
Farmers Market
what: we have relocated to an area across the street from festival center. we are looking forward to seeing our previous years customers and welcome new ones too. please come out and help support our local farmers and craft makers. when: noon-6 p.m. wednesdays, through november where: coosaw pointe farmers market, 5140/5150 ashley phosphate road
please see events, page e28 writer/guitarist on the upper deck. when: 7-10:30 p.m. July 20 where: morgan creek grill, 80 41st ave. more info: 886-8980
Shag Party
what: Join the east cooper shag club for lessons and dancing, hosted by dJ Jim bowers. come in early for the early bird dinner specials (show up before 6:30 p.m. and receive 20 percent off). when: 7-11 p.m. July 20 where: zeus grill & seafood, 725 Johnnie dodds blvd. price: free more info: www.eastcooper shagclub.com
James Slater Trio
what: local indie/jazz/latin. when: 7-11 p.m. fridays where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st. price: free more info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens. com
Mike Larsen’s Classic Memories Swing Band what: instructor stephen duane teaches an intermediate and beginner swing dance lesson, followed by a dance party.
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Laugh For A Lincoln
when: intermediate lesson, 7:15 p.m.; beginner lesson, 8 p.m.; dance party, 8:45 p.m. fridays where: spirit moves studio, 445 savannah highway price: $10 more info: 557-7690 or www. roaringtwentieshotjazzdance club.com
what: two to three acts hilarious improv comedy. arrive by 7:30 p.m. for tickets. when: 8-10 p.m. wednesdays, through dec. 26 where: theatre 99, 280 meeting st. price: $5 more info: 853-6687 or www. theatre99.com
Starlight Cinemas
what: a free, outdoor movie series, starlight cinemas, will screen top family movies. award-winning silhouette artist, songwriter and storyteller clay rice will perform his “lowcountry legends show” at 7:30 p.m. until aug. 15. the smurfs (July 25), how to train your dragon (aug. 1), zookeeper (aug. 15), rango (aug. 22) and dolphin tale (aug. 29). when: 8:30 p.m. wednesdays, July 25-aug. 29 where: freshfields village, 130 gardeners circle more info: 768-6491 or http:// freshfieldsvillage.com/events/ view/starlight-cinema-series
Thursday, July 26 Norb Vonnegut Lecture, Book Signing
what: financial commentator and author of wall street thrillers norb vonnegut will discuss and sign his latest novel, “the trust.” this latest page-turner is set in charleston and has been called “fast, fun, (and) totally engrossing ...” by new york times best-selling writer christopher reich. when: 6 p.m. July 26 where: charleston library society, 164 king st. price: free more info: 723-9912 or www. charlestonlibrarysociety.org
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Contra Dance
what: american folk dancing with live music from contraforce – no partner needed and no prior experience required. arrive early for a brief tutorial. when: 7:30-10:30 p.m. July 20 where: felix davis community center, 4800 park place e., park circle price: $8 more info: 224-3610 or www. charlestonfolk.weebly.com
Louie D. Project
what: four-piece post modern funk band featuring louie d. on sax and lead vocals. when: 8-11 p.m. July 20 where: tabbuli, 6 n. market st. more info: 810-0055 or www. louied.com
The Cool
what: classic rock/pop/rock party band. when: 8 p.m. July 20 where: blue’s house of wings, 1039 Johnnie dodds blvd. more info: 881-1858
Lefty Williams
what: roots/rock music from the one-armed guitarist/singersongwriter from atlanta. when: 8-11 p.m., July 20 and July 21 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road price: free more info: 225-7427 or www. hometeambbq.com
Calhoun’s Calling
what: Jam/alternative/folk rock party band. when: 9 p.m.-midnight fridays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st. more info: 588-3080
Larry David Project
what: acoustic duo plays classic and contemporary rock covers. when: 9 p.m.-midnight July 20
where: blu restaurant and bar, 1 center st. price: free more info: 588-6658 or www. blufollybeach.com
Blitzen Trapper W/ Sarah Jaffe
what: country/rock from blitzen trapper from portland, ore. and folk/indie/thrash from sarah Jaffe from texas. when: 9 p.m. doors, July 20 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway price: $14 advance, $18 day-ofshow more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Sarah Cole & The Hawkes
what: local blues/rock/soul band. when: 9:30 p.m. July 20 where: trayce’s too neighborhood grille and pub, 2578 ashley river road price: free more info: 556-2378
The Fustics
what: americana/indie/eclectic rock band from wilmington, n.c. when: 10 p.m. July 20 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st. price: $5 more info: 883-3131 or www. hometeambbq.com
Plane Jane
what: 7-piece party band covers hip-hop, funk, shag and disco songs and rock and roll favorites from every era. when: fridays where: wild wing cafe, 7618 rivers ave. more info: 818-9464
saturday DJ Dynamik
when: 2-5 p.m. July 21 where: blu restaurant and bar, 1 center st. price: free more info: 588-6658 or www. blufollybeach.com
Luke Cunningham
what: rock singer-songwriter. when: 5 p.m. doors, July 21 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway price: free
more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Sweetgrass
what: blend of folk and contemporary bluegrass covers and originals. when: 6:30-9:30 p.m. where: seewee restaurant, 4808 n. highway 17 price: free more info: 928-3609
Jeff Liberty
what: blues and classic rock tunes on the upper deck. when: 6:30-10:30 p.m. July 21 where: morgan creek grill, 80 41st ave. price: free more info: 886-8980
Frank Duvall Trio
what: live jazz. when: 7-11 p.m. saturdays where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st. price: free more info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens. com
Ocean Drive Party Band
what: country, beach and oldies/goodies. when: 8-11 p.m. July 21 where: vfw post 3142, 3555 dorchester road price: $ 5.00 more info: 744-9260 after 3 p.m. or www.vfwpost3142. com
ADR (A Dying Regime)
what: 5-piece rock/punk/metal band out of orlando, fla. when: July 21 where: the oasis bar & grill, 778 folly road price: $5 more info: 225-2522
Timbre & Mechanical River
what: this event is presented by awendaw green and features timbre, a nashville-based harpist and folk rock singer and mechanical river, the new project of local musician Joel t. hamilton, an experimental one-man band experience and self-described “dirty catharsis.” when: 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, July 21 where: circular congregational
church, 150 meeting st. price: $10 general, $7 students more info: www.facebook. com/events/421208177914168/
Reggae Concert Series
what: dub/reggae/soul from mystic vibrations. bring your chair or blanket and food, drinks and souvenirs will be available for purchase. when: gates 7:30 p.m., music 8:30 p.m. where: James island county park, 871 riverland drive price: $8 adults (13 and up), 12 and under free, annual gold passes will be honored more info: www.ccprc.com/ index.aspx?nid=135
The Hackensaw Boys
what: bluegrass/americana/folk rock band out of virginia when: 9 p.m. doors, July 21 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway price: $10 advance, $12 day-ofshow more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Estee Gabay
what: acoustic “alternative pop infused with soulful, jazzy melodies.” when: July 21 where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st. more info: 588-3080
24/Seven
what: pop/progressive/rock ’n’ roll cover band. when: 9:30 p.m. July 21 where: trayce’s too neighborhood grille and pub, 2578 ashley river road price: free more info: 556-2378
Spunjwurthi
what: classic rock covers. when: 9:30 p.m., July 21 where: buddyroe’s shrimp shack, 1528 ben sawyer blvd. price: free more info: 388-5270 or www. buddyroesshrimpshack.com
Cherry Bomb
what: local metal/rock cover band. when: July 21 where: art’s bar and grill, 413 coleman blvd. more info: 849-3040
Royal Tinfoil
what: local americana/folk rock/punk/gypsy mix. when: 10 p.m. July 21 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st. price: $5 more info: 883-3131 or www. hometeambbq.com
Louie D. Project
what: four-piece post modern funk band featuring louie d. on sax and lead vocals. when: 10:30 p.m. July 21 where: brick, 213 e. bay st.
more info: 810-0055 or www. louied.com
sunday New South Jazzmen
what: traditional jazz band plays variety of teens and 20s standards during brunch. when: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. sundays where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st. price: free more info: 724-3815 www. mavericksouthernkitchens. com
Dori Chitayat
what: live spanish/flamenco guitar during brunch. when: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. sundays where: atlanticville restaurant, 2063 middle st. more info: 883-9452 or www. atlanticville.net
The Bill Show
what: acoustic rock/alternative. when: 3-6 p.m. sundays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st. more info: 588-3080
Gary Hewitt and Kristi Starr
what: acoustic americana and folk singer-songwriter/guitarist and bassist on the creekside stage. when: 5-9 p.m. July 22 where: morgan creek grill, 80 41st ave. more info: 886-8980
Whiskey Diablo
what: self-described “dirty rockn-roll and country with a sprinkle of jazz.” when: 6-10 p.m. every sunday where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st. price: free more info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens. com
Mark Christian
what: covers of moody blues, beatles, Jim croce, cat stevens and more. when: 6 p.m. July 22; 7 p.m. July 24 where: buddyroe’s shrimp shack, 1528 ben sawyer blvd., mount pleasant price: free more info: 388-5270 or www. buddyroesshrimpshack.com
Larry David Project
what: acoustic duo plays classic and contemporary rock covers. when: 6:30 p.m. sundays where: wild wing cafe, 644 coleman blvd. more info: 971-9464
Ted McKee & Friends
what: ted mckee and various pickers perform.
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when: sundays where: d.d. peckers wing shack, 1660 savannah highway price: free more info: 402-4567
Market Street Trio
what: live jazz. when: sundays where: tristan, 10 linguard st. more info: 534-2155
Open Mike W/ Dave Grunstra
when: 9 p.m.-until, mondays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st. more info: 588-3080
Tuesday Open Mike Night
what: honky-tonk blues and redneck boogie. when: 7 p.m. July 22 where: suede supper club, 816 Johnnie dodds blvd. more info: 606-2940
what: enjoy live acoustic music while enjoying a dessert or specialty drink/coffee. when: tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. where: bakehouse charleston, 160 e. bay st. price: free more info: 577-2180 or www. bakehousecharleston.com
Carroll Brown
Open Mike Night
Luckyman Beall & The Clam Choppers
what: self-proclaimed “coastal folk and country music.” when: 8 p.m. sundays where: dunleavy’s pub, 2213 middle st. more info: 883-9646
Plane Jane
what: 7-piece party band covers hip-hop, funk, shag and disco songs and rock and roll favorites from every era. when: sundays where: wild wing cafe, 36 n. market st. more info: 722-9464
Monday Margaret Coleman and Wayne Dawes
what: acoustic/folk/jazz. when: 6-10 p.m. mondays where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st. price: free more info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
Shrimp City Slim
what: lowcountry blues pianist/ singer. when: 7-10 p.m. mondays where: med bistro, 90 folly road blvd. price: free more info: 766-0323 or www. themedbistro.com
Songwriter’s Night
what: local performer susie summers hosts an open mike night for singer-songwriters. when: 8 p.m. July 23 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road more info: 225-7427
TrickKnee Duo
what: live music by matt Jordan and friends. when: 8 p.m. July 23 where: trayce’s too neighborhood grille and pub, 2578 ashley river road
Arts& Travel
what: bring your musical instrument or your voice and check in with keith miller or greg neff upon arrival. when: 6 p.m. tuesdays where: single smile cafe, 100-a s. main st. price: free more info: 875-7745 or www. summervilledream.com/singlesmilecafe
Fire and Ice Karaoke
what: karaoke with dJ wild bill. when: 9 p.m. tuesdays where: wet willies, 209 e. bay st. price: no cover.more info: 8262193 or www.facebook.com/fireice-karaoke
Rusty Hook Ramblers
what: self-described “old time traditional and bluegrass.” when: 9 p.m.-midnight July 24 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road price: free more info: 225-7427 or www. hometeambbq.com
Wednesday Anne Caldwell and Larry Ford Trio
what: Jazz piano and saxophone. when: 6-10 p.m. wednesdays where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st. price: free more info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens.com
Awendaw Green Jam
what: indie/jazz/latin music. when: 6-10 p.m. tuesdays where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st. price: free more info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens.com
what: singer/songwriter night with performances by tim haynes, michael daughtry, tim styles, virginia street, marshall kirkman, robert word, John l. rowland, brian hoepker, sittin in a tree and the broadcast. when: 6 p.m. July 25 where: sewee outpost, 4853 u.s. highway 17 price: $5 donation requested more info: 452-1642 or www. awendawgreen.com
The Reckoning Duo
Carroll Brown
James Slater Trio
what: acoustic grateful dead tunes. when: 6:30-9:30 p.m. where: Juanita greenberg’s nacho royale, 410 w. coleman blvd. more info: 884-0130
Dave Landeo
what: alternative rock. when: July 24 where: rita’s seaside grille, 2 center st. more info: 588-2525 or www. ritasonfolly.com
The Algar Rhythms
what: live music on the deck by Jim and whit algar and thai specials on the menu. when: 7-10 p.m. tuesdays where: atlanticville restaurant, 2063 middle st. more info: 883-9452 or www. atlanticville.net
Mac Calhoun
what: acoustic singer-songwriter/guitarist. when: 9 p.m.-midnight tuesdays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st. more info: 588-3080
Let us entertain you.
what: acoustic/country/folk. when: 9 p.m. wednesdays where: tommy condon’s irish pub, 160 church st. more info: 577-3818
Not So Serious
what: side project from matt Jordan of trickknee. when: wednesdays in July where: rita’s seaside grille, 2 center st. more info: 588-2525
Whiskey Diablo
what: self-described “dirty rock’n’-roll and country with a sprinkle of jazz.” when: 7 p.m. July 25 where: salty mike’s bar, 17 lockwood drive more info: www.facebook. com/whiskeydiablo
Larry David Project
what: acoustic duo plays classic and contemporary rock covers. when: 7 p.m. July 25 where: buddyroe’s shrimp shack, 1528 ben sawyer blvd. price: free more info: 388-5270 or www. buddyroesshrimpshack.com
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Lowcountry Blues Club
what: local blues musicians rotate. when: 8 p.m.-midnight wednesdays where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road more info: 225-7427
New South Jazzmen
what: trad jazz band plays a variety of teens and 20s standards. when: 8 p.m. where: osteria la bottiglia, 420 king st. more info: 727-4158
Karaoke & Dance W/ DJ E
when: 8 p.m.-midnight wednesdays where: hunleys tavern, 1750 savannah highway more info: 532-6221
Jeff Houts
what: acoustic/classic rock/ reggae. when: 9 p.m.-midnight wednesdays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st. more info: 588-3080
ArtOfficial
what: hip-hop/jazz/funk fusion out of miami when: 9 p.m. doors, July 25 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway price: free more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Matt Mackelcan
what: “soulful acoustic rock” singer-songwriter. when: 9 p.m.-midnight July 25 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st. price: free more info: 883-3131 or www. hometeambbq.com
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Beforewelookatthecontractof six hearts, a word on the auction. If you play two-over-one gameforcing (meaning that a two-level response in an uncontested auction sets up a sequence that cannotdiebelowgame),thenNorth’s jump to three hearts shows good trump support and slam interest. South has minimum trump support but excellent side-suit controls. When he shows his spade and diamond cards, North takes control and uses Blackwood to bid six hearts. When the spade jack is led, South should see at once that he has no losers in the side suits and should therefore focus his attention on holding his trump losers to one. The natural thing to do is to win the spade lead in hand and
play a heart to dummy’s queen. If it loses, South will regain the lead and then play the heart ace — ready to finesse against East if he turns up with four trumps, and losing only to a singleton king with East. What if the trump finesse holds? It would be easy (but fatal today) to cash the heart ace next.Instead,declarermustmake the somewhat unnatural move of coming back to hand with a club to lead the heart nine. If West follows with a small trump, declarer must duck in dummy. This will sometimes lose a trick unnecessarily if East has the 10, but giving up on an overtrick to secure the slam is a price worth paying. © United Feature syndicate
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today’s horoscope aries (march 21-april 19): schedule fun activities that will challenge you mentally. an adventuresome, take-charge attitude will bring great results. taurus (april 20may 20): do what you feel will bring the best response. less talk and more action will result in better relationships with the people who mean the most to you.
truth. leo (July 23-aug. 22): focus your energy on getting along with and enjoying the company of people you find entertaining and who have a calming affect on you. love is highlighted. virgo (aug. 23-sept. 22): spend time mastering something you enjoy doing that has potential to bring in extra cash. don’t give up.
gemini (may 21-June 20): don’t let anyone limit what you can do. demand to know what’s going on if you are being given the runaround.
libra (sept. 23oct. 22): you have options, but being lazy and letting someone else do for you will lead to loss. take the initiative.
cancer (June 21-July 22): someone you feel responsible for is likely to cause you worry or loss. find out the facts before defending someone who may not have told you the whole
scorpio (oct. 23-nov. 21): listen, but don’t reveal your plans. someone will take advantage if you are too accommodating. an emotional situation will change quickly if you aren’t attentive.
sagittarius (nov. 22dec. 21): stay on top of any money or medical issues that arise. you stand to benefit from doing the right thing at the right time. capricorn (dec. 22-Jan. 19): do the legwork and cover all the possibilities when working alongside someone who may not be as diligent as you regarding integrity or money matters. aquarius (Jan. 20-feb. 18): don’t feel you have to take sides. follow your heart and it will lead you to the best place you could be. pisces (feb. 19-march 20): do your best and work as hard as everyone around you, but don’t reveal your true feelings. someone will want to make you look bad.
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thursday, July 19, 2012: E35
Grandma in hot water over bath
lessons on the war of 1812
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By reBeKah Bradford Special to The Post and Courier
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he year 2012 has many people reflecting on the 150th anniversary of the civil war, but another armed conflict also has its anniversary this year — the war of 1812. sometimes referred to as the “second war of independence,” this fight against the Brits officially started on June 18, 1812, and lasted for several years. not much is devoted to the war of 1812 in school, so this week’s trivia might be a little challenging. we have nikki drake as our current champion going up against rob Brunson, an amateur fisherman. questions 1. who was the u.s. president during the war of 1812? 2. what type of “gangs” recruited u.s. sailors by force into the british navy, which would become one of the reasons congress declared war? 3. originally called “defense of fort henry,” this poem-turned-song is now known as ...? 4. who was the leader of the shawnee and a large tribal confederacy that allied with the british against the united states during the war of 1812? 5. what nickname did the uss constitution receive after a naval battle with the hms guerriere? 6. name one iconic building that was burned to the ground as a result of the battle of bladensburg. 7. what future president of the u.s. was a major general during the war of 1812? 8. what treaty signaled the end of the war between the u.s. and britain? 9. on Jan. 8, 1815, (ironically, after the treaty had been signed), the final conflict of the war took place just outside of what american city? 10. who else were the british at war with in 1812?
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Some of the oldest examples of lines of fortification of the War of 1812, such as one at Fort Pike at The Rigolets, La., are crumbling and washing away. But then again, I guess it’s not surprising since the war marks its 200th anniversary this year.
nikki’s answers 1. monroe 2. union Jack. named for the flag. 3. is it “the star-spangled banner”? 4. geronimo 5. old ironsides 6. i remember the white house had been burned at some point. 7. Jackson 8. (laughing) i really don’t know. this is a lot harder than last week’s. 9. baltimore? 10. france, i think.
conclusion head2head was impressed with the number of correct answers in this week’s trivia, having wrongly assumed both contestants might struggle with the subject matter. despite the valiant efforts, there is only one head2head trivia champ, and this week it’s rob who emerges victorious. see you next week.
rob’s answers 1. James madison 2. they were “press gangs.” 3. francis scott key’s “starspangled banner.” 4. you got me. 5. old ironsides 6. it was the burning of washington, d.c. so the white house and the u.s. capitol building. 7. andrew Jackson 8. not 100 percent sure, but it might’ve been the treaty of paris. 9. new orleans 10. well, it was during the napoleonic wars, where england was fighting to contain napoleon from taking over the world.
correct answers 1. James madison 2. “press gangs” 3. “the star-spangled banner” 4. tecumseh 5. old ironsides
6. white house, u.s. capitol 7. andrew Jackson 8. treaty of ghent 9. new orleans 10. france, napoleon
ear aBBy: what do you think about a grandmother getting into a Jacuzzi with her 6-yearold granddaughter? This has caused a big rift in our family. at a large recent family gathering, my daughter couldn’t accommodate all of us sleeping at her home, so some of us rented rooms at a nearby motel. My son-in-law’s parents took my granddaughter “charise” to their room to spend the night. The bathroom had a Jacuzzi tub in it, and grandma and charise bathed in it together. when they told my daughter about it the next day, she became upset because she thought it was inappropriate for an adult to be in the tub with her young daughter. My daughter’s mother-inlaw said she was not ashamed of her body and she refused to apologize to my daughter for what happened. My sonin-law has sided with his mother. what do you think? — shocKed in cincinnati DEAR SHOCKED: I fail to see what the uproar was about, since the grandmother and grandchild are the same sex and we all come with the same standard equipment. It’s not worth causing a rift in the family, so tell your daughter to cool down and stop making waves. dear aBBy: i have a problem with my husband, “howard.” i moved two hours away from my family, left my job and sold my house and car to be married to him. now i feel trapped. we have been married three years. it wasn’t like this in the beginning. i’m a housewife who takes care of his mother who lives with us (another story). i can’t go anywhere. i’m at home all day, every day, except when his mother needs to go to the doctor. he refuses to get another car because he’s “afraid” i’m going to meet someone else if i go out. i’m at my wits’ end. howard doesn’t like my
dear abby friends — the three that i do have. he has taken church away from me because he believes a husband and wife should go to church together, and he doesn’t; therefore, neither should i. he’s verbally abusive and manipulative. i feel i can’t do anything right, and he proclaims to be a perfectionist. everything revolves around him and his likes, needs and wants. This is a second marriage for both of us. he admits that he’s insecure. i love him, but i can’t take this anymore. i want to leave, but i don’t know how or where to begin. if i were to go home, i’d have nothing, no home, no car, no job or money. we have no children together. what is your advice? — trapped in the southwest DEAR TRAPPED: By now you must realize there is no way to assuage your husband’s insecurity and need to control. No wonder this is his second marriage. I’m betting it won’t be his last, either. Look at it this way: He has a housekeeper, a built-in caregiver for his mother and someone whose every move he can control. There are worse things than going home, starting from scratch and rebuilding your life. The first that comes to mind is continuing to live in a marriage like this one. So pick up the phone and ask your family to come and get you. And if you are afraid that he could become violent, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline. The toll-free number is 800799-7233. They will help you formulate an escape plan. write dear abby at www. dearabby.com.
E36: Thursday, July 19, 2012
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