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“Safety Not Guaranteed,” “The Odd LIfe of Timothy Green,” “ParaNorman,” “Sparkle,” “The Expendables 2”
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Surfers Healing event needs volunteers
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ednesday is the day that the local surfing and autism communities have been working toward, planning and raising money for during the past year. The fifth annual Surfers Healing day camp, conducted by founder Izzy Paskowitz and some of the most renown surfers in the world, will be 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on the beach in front of The Tides hotel on Folly Beach. The Folly Beach camp is the last on a summer tour of the East Coast. Local organizers said families of 200 children with autism have signed up, twice as many as previous years, and that does not include those who are on a waiting list. And while professional surfers take the children out to surf, volunteers are needed to help and are encouraged to visit the local Surfers Healing Facebook page. A volunteer application form is available at http://ssc.surfesa.org. Surfers Healing offers a chance to help families have an extraordinary day at the beach. Surfers, included world record wave rider Garrett McNamara, give children with autism an opportunity to ride the waves, an event that Paskowitz knows first-hand is enriching. One of his children has autism. Meanwhile, another surfing legend, Izzy’s father, Dorian “Doc” Paskowitz, who is 91, is planning to attend the event on Folly Beach for the first time, according to organizer Nancy Hussey. For those who don’t know
Izzy Paskowitz, founder of Surfer’s Healing, helps one of dozens of autistic children catch a wave last year on Folly Beach. about the colorful Paskowitz family, the 2007 documentary “Surfwise” is well worth seeing. Following the event, a Surfer’s Healing “banquet” will be 6-8 p.m. at Blu restaurant. The fee to attend is $5. Izzy Paskowitz will be signing his new book, “Scratching the Horizon,” that is hot off the presses. And entertainment will include belly dancers.
Team in Training
Since 1988, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training program has helped more than half a million people complete marathons, half-marathons and triathlon and raised $1.2 billion for cancer research and support. The local society will hold several information meetings in the coming week about training for an array of events this winter, including the Honolulu Marathon on Dec. 9; the Walt Disney World Marathon Jan. 12-13 in Orlando, Fla.; the ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon and the inaugural LLS Hero-thon in San Antonio, Texas, both on Jan. 27; and the Myrtle Beach Marathon and Half on Feb. 16. Local LLS coordinator Jade Lawson adds that the meetings will provide information on “flex” teams. Drop-in formatted meetings will be 4-8 p.m. today at Panera Bread at the Tanger
Shecky Graham, a professional surfer with Surfer’s Healing, carries William Dantin, 6, of Greenville. Outlets in North Charleston and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday at Starbucks, 730 Coleman Blvd., in Mount Pleasant. A “trial mile” will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Colonial Lake, 48 Ashley Ave. The kick-off to the fall training program will be at 6 p.m. Aug. 28 at the MUSC Wellness Center, 45 Courtenay Ave. www.teamintraining.org/ sc
Daniel Island No. 4
The fourth and final race in the Daniel Island Twilight Fun Run 5K Series will be 6:30 p.m. today at Bishop File photographs by DaviD Quick/staFF England High School on Grant Miller, 7, of Mount Pleasant rides a wave with famed surfer Garrett McNamara Daniel Island. at the fourth annual Surfer’s Healing day camp for autistic children. www.theextramile.com.
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Chameleon actor Depp plays a, well, chameleon in ‘Rango’
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ohnny Depp is easily one of the most well-known (and much loved) actors out there, what with having been a world-renowned pirate, owner of a chocolate factory, a murderous barber, a Mad Hatter ... the list could go on and on. But the rolls that require his (handsome) face to not be shown on screen have been few and far between: a personal favorite, Tim Burton’s “Corpse Bride” comes to mind. So when I found out that the man who has been People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive on several occasions was again hiding behind an animated character, I was intrigued. The result was the super cute film “Rango,” where Depp voices the title character, who happens to be a pet chameleon. Rango is in search of adventure but finds none of what he imagines and pretends in his terrarium. After a “car accident,” Rango finds himself alone in the desert and quite thirsty, which leads to the one-time pet venturing off on a reallife adventure. Catch Rango/Johnny Depp on Wednesday night at Freshfields Village’ Starlight Cinema. The free show begins at 8:30 p.m., and don’t forget to bring a blanket and/ or chair. Freshfields Village is on Johns Island between Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Find out more info at www.FreshfieldsVillage. com or www.facebook.com/ FreshfieldsVillage.
Music on the Green
Also at Freshfields is the free concert series, Music on
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Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood swings from a lamppost during in an iconic scene from “Singin’ in the Rain.”
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Rango (voiced by Johnny Depp) in “Rango.”
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the Green. With only a few shows left in the summer series, this week’s show is a great one to catch. Performing 6-9 p.m. Friday will be Shrimp City Slim (aka Gary Erwin), who is celebrating 25 years as a full-time professional musician. The Charleston-based keyboard player-singer-songwriter performs “Lowcountry blues and original songs.” Food and drinks will be available for purchase onsite. And again, guests are encouraged to bring blankets and/or chairs.
North Charleston, it will cost you $12.50 to catch one of the most beloved musicals of all time (it was named the No. 1 musical on the American Film Institute’s 2007 list of the “25 Greatest Movie Musicals”), not to mention one of my all-time favorites, back on the big screen. This year marks the 60th anniversary for the film, which stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor as they sing and dance their way through a silent film production company’s transition to making “talkies.” Presented by NCM Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Home Video, this movie event features a prerecorded TCM original production with an introduction by TCM host Robert Osborne, who will take audiences behind the scenes, including a special interview with Reynolds. For more information, go to www.FathomEvents. com.
‘Singin’ ‘ — again
After playing to packed theaters across the country on July 12, “Singin’ in the Rain” is making a repeat appearance on the big screen Aug. 22. Playing at 7 p.m. at Regal Azalea Square Stadium 16, 215 Azalea Square Blvd., in Summerville and Regal Charles Towne Square Stadium 18, 2401 Mall Drive, in
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Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass in “Safety Not Guaranteed.”
At ‘Safety Not Guaranteed,’ viewer satisfaction not guaranteed By Christopher Kelly MCT
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devolves into nonsense. Johnson (from tV’s “New (out of five stars) Girl”), is a terrifically enhe indie comedy Director: colin trevorrow dearing cad, effortless with “safety Not GuarancASt: Aubrey Plaza, Jake m. Johnson, Karan soni, a one-liner — he brings teed” has a terrific mark Duplass to mind a young Vince premise that it doesn’t enrAteD: r for strong language, sexual Vaughn. tirely know how to execute; references plaza (from “parks and whereas it might have taken ruNNiNG time: 1 hour, 24 minutes recreation”) projects an off into a whole new dimenWhAt DiD you thiNk?: Find this review at intelligence and humility sion (literally), it instead is charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion. that helps to humanize a content to serve up the same character that might easily old, same old. have come off as a hipperJeff (Jake Johnson) is a (Aubrey plaza), having to ironic, overly chatty scenes than-thou Juno-ish stock ne-er-do-well magazine make contact with the pos- in which Darius lets down figure. writer in seattle, who sugsibly disturbed, would-be her guard and starts to fall Although his part is the gests to his editor what time-traveler Kenneth for Kenneth. it’s another least coherently written, Dusounds like a promising (Mark Duplass). mumblecore-y romance fea- plass (who, with his brother story, about a man who has At least for its first third, turing characters who talk Jay, is best known for writbeen advertising for people “safety Not Guaranteed,” less like real people than a ing and directing “Jeff, to join him on a time-travel which was one of the big screenwriter’s fantasy proWho lives at home” and expedition. The thing is, Jeff audience hits at this year’s jection of hipper-than-thou “Cyrus”) actually manages has little interest in actually sundance Film Festival, reality. (The movie was to make us care about the writing the story. he pitched generates an easy charm. written by Derek Connolly lost soul Kenneth. the idea solely because he But just at the point where and directed by Colin trevKeep your eye on all three wanted to go to the town the movie seems like it’s go- orrow, both making their of these gifted young perwhere his ex-girlfriend lives. ing to turn into an off-thefeature debuts.) formers, and hope they find That leaves his deeply wall science fiction yarn, it The cast makes it watchtheir way to more substanskeptical intern, Darius settles for a series of mildly able even as the story tial material soon.
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‘Odd Life’ more manipulative than magical By RogeR MooRe MCT
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he odd Life of Timothy green” is an achingly sweet parent-and-child tearjerker that’s every bit as precious as its title. But it’s an oddly emotionfree fantasy, a film that strains to find the magic, joy and heartbreak in a story manufactured with those traits in mind. Jennifer garner and Joel edgerton (“Warrior”) play the greens, a small-town couple who long to have a child of their own. They’ve hit the end of the road, medically, for accomplishing that. In tears, Cindy green declares “We’re moving on.” And husband Jim takes that one step further. They’ll write the baby-they-neverhad’s traits on slips of paper. A good-hearted child, a “glass half-full” sort of kid. “Honest to a fault.” Musical? “Definitely! our kid will rock!” Artistic? “Picasso with a pencil.” That’s important, because they live in Stanleyville, “America’s pencil capital.” Jim works at the ancient pencil works, and Cindy works in the pencil capital museum. The greens bury the slips of paper in a box in their garden. And one dark and stormy night, a 10-year-old boy (CJ Adams) pops out of the earth, calls them “mom” and “dad” and lives up to every trait they gave him. oddly, Timothy green has leaves growing out of his calves and feet. The parents react to this stunning turn of events with conflicted feelings of science (they try to snip off the leaves) and faith. They immediately cover up his origins and plop him into school. And they get him lots of long athletic socks, because they want
movie review 1/2 (out of five stars) DirectOr: Peter Hedges cast: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams, Shohreh Aghdashloo, M. Emmet Walsh, Rosemarie DeWitt, Common rateD: PG for mild thematic elements and brief language running time: 1 hour, 45 minutes What DiD yOu think?: Find this review at charleston scene.com and offer your opinion. him to be treated as “a normal kid.” And children can be cruel. The film’s charm, romance, comedy and heartache come from Timothy’s naive, openhearted efforts to fit in, to live up to the credo his parents wrote for him. He melts the hearts of older relatives (M. emmet Walsh, David Morse), wins the affections of tweenage siren Joni (odeya Rush, a dead ringer for a young Mila Kunis) and underwhelms his soccer coach (Common), while his parents fret and fuss over him and the way he impacts their home, social and working lives. garner is quite good at making us connect with a character’s emotions, and if “odd Life” has a hope of earning tears, it’s through Cindy. The rough-edged edgerton is more earnest and eager than good as a dad with dad issues of his own (Morse plays his father). But the kid is radiant, a convincingly buoyant boy who makes innocent mistakes because he is just that, utterly innocent. Here’s the film’s fatal flaw: The story is told in flashback, with the greens trying to convince an adoption counselor (Shohreh Aghdashloo)
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Jennifer Garner (from left), CJ Adams and Joel Edgerton in “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” to give them another try at parenthood. Something went wrong with Timothy, but if they can just tell their incredible story to her, maybe they’ll get another shot. Writer-director Peter Hedges (“Dan in Real Life,” “Pieces of April”) isn’t telling a story with enough magic, emotion or mystery to it to overcome that giveaway. This cumbersome device, interrupting whatever flow this “edward Scissorhands” variation can muster (even the music sounds similar), robs the tale of the poignancy it aims for. And without that heart, no delightful musical moments (garner and edgerton sing and dance), no wistful surprises built on Timothy’s pre-ordained character traits, earn anything more than a grin or a misty-eyed CJ Adams and Odeya Rush in “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” shrug.
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PhoToGrAPhS By FoCuS FeATureS
‘ParaNorman’ A bewitchingly edgy movie for kids
Norman (voiced by Kodi Smit-McPhee, right) says hello to his grandmother (voiced by Elaine Stritch) in “ParaNorman.”
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“Ice Age,” people. Norman, voiced by Kodi 1/2 (out of five stars) Smit-McPhee of “The Road,” orman, the young Director: Chris Butler, Sam Fell has a plump pal, Neil hero of the animated cast: The voices of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, (Tucker Albrizzi). He has a delight “ParaNorman,” John Goodman, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Casey Affleck shallow teen sister, Courtney hears dead people. He sees rateD: PG for scary action and images, thematic (Anna Kendrick). them, too. So there’s no sense elements, some rude humor and language And he has a nemesis, trying to comfort him beruNNiNg time: 1 hour, 33 minutes the kid who torments him cause you think he’s missing What DiD you thiNk?: Find this review at at school, and after school. his dead grandma too much. charlestonscene.com and offer your opinion. That would be Alvin, voiced “grandma’s in a better by Christopher Mintzplace.” Plasse. “In the LIVINg room?” Norman has a destiny, his from some of the same But if Norman has a prayer Since Norman has grown uncle says, a duty to lift the folks who gave us “Coraof figuring out this curse up in Blithe Hollow, a town 300-year-old curse that’s line” and “Corpse Bride,” and stopping the dead with a rich history of witches hung over the town since and it wears its bloodlines from taking over Blithe and witch trials, it’s only one infamous witch trial with pride. It’s that rare Hollow, he’ll need all their natural that Norman is a centuries before. The witches kids’ movie with edge, a help — and that of Neil’s little “ParaNorman.” But are coming back to haunt witchy, witty romp that car-obsessed, muscle-bound it gets him teased, and his the town. only “ParaNorcould frighten the very brother (Casey Affleck). creepy-crank of an uncle man” can save it. youngest moviegoers and “ParaNorman,” written by (voiced by John goodman) “ParaNorman” is a stopmakes parents blanch at Chris Butler, an artist who won’t leave him alone. motion animated marvel some of the jokes. This isn’t worked on “Corpse Bride”
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Norman brushes his teeth with his zombie toothbrush in “ParaNorman.” and “Coraline,” and codirected by Butler and Sam Fell (“Flushed Away”), wears its anarchy well. They’ve made a genuinely spooky movie. But it’s a spooky picture with a morbid sense of humor. The ghosts of those murdered by the town during its witch trials have more to fear from the armed, beer-swilling rubes they haunt than the town does from the ghosts. The odd faintly off-color remark passes the locals’ lips, as you’d expect, when the dead
return to life. Norman enlists friends, family and foes in his quest. He makes them take a vow to keep it secret — “Swear!” equal parts scary, intense, emotional and humorous, “ParaNorman” is also a movie of messages, about what “scared, stupid people” are capable of (witch trials), of misjudging the “different” and the consequences of intolerance. That makes “ParaNorman” almost paranormal in its kids-movie ambitions, and that’s a good thing.
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‘Sparkle’: Whitney Houston’s swan song By Frank Lovece Newsday
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hen the musical drama “Sparkle” opens Friday, the late Whitney Houston will join the spectral cast of performers whose final film roles came after their deaths. Whether with young actors such as James Dean and Heath Ledger or middle-age ones like Houston or Bernie Mac, the death of a movie’s star between production and premiere can create a mystique, though that mystique doesn’t usually last long. columbia University film scholar David Sterritt, chair of the national Society of Film critics, said, “When an elderly star dies, people get a little sentimental, and there may be an uptick in the netflix requests. and when somebody young dies, there’s a lot of mourning ... and people make a legend out of the person instantly, whether it’s deserved or not. “But,” he notes, “the grief goes away, and new young stars come along.” Dean, killed in a car accident on Sept. 30, 1955, during production of “Giant” (1956) and less than a month before the release of “rebel Without a cause,” is the biggest exception. His ongoing mystique is fueled by his live-fast, die-young death at 24, his two posthumous oscar nominations (for “Giant” and for 1955’s “east of eden,” released before he died) and his embodiment of 1950s teen rebellion. The enduring Marilyn Monroe died in production on an uncompleted film but her final movie, “The Misfits,” was out before her 1962 death. Bruce Lee, who died before the release of “enter the Dragon,” also seems to have a place in popular culture. Ditto for rapper-actor Tupac Shakur, who was killed before “Gridlock’d” and “Gang related” came out. Whether Houston will reach these sanctified ranks,
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Tika Sumpter (from left), Carmen Ejogo and Jordin Sparks in a scene from “Sparkle.”
Jordin Sparks on making ‘Sparkle’ with Whitney By JoSePH v. aMoDIo Newsday
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my comfort zone. ... Then, we did the music scenes, and I was like “ok, I got this. I know this like the back of my hand.” But the others were a little outside their comfort zone. Q: What was Whitney like on set? a: When we all got together to read the script, Whitney walked in, and you could literally see everybody sit up a little straighter. I was like, ohmigosh, she’s here. ... it’s Whitney Houston. She’s ... The voice. But she was great. She showed me it doesn’t matter how big you get, how many records you sell, you’re never too big to ... sit down and have a conversation. Q: Whitney plays your mom, a failed singer who tries to steer you from show business. She says, “Was my life not enough of a cautionary tale for you?” It’s chilling, art imitating life. Do you ever wonder am I crazy to think I can do this? a: There’ve definitely been days when I think ... I’m not sure this is really what I want to do. of course, it’s my absolute dream. I’m so incredibly grateful.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012: E11
‘Expendables’ uses up its good will By RogeR MooRe MCT
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f course “The expendables 2” is all good fun and games and recycled catchphrases. Until somebody gets hurt. A lot of somebodies. When you’re filling the screen with every big-screen action star of the past 25 years, except for Mel gibson, Wesley Snipes and Steven Seagal, and every one of them needs his own body count, you see the problem. you run smack up against the Maximum Mayhem Threshold. “expendables 2” is a sillier wallow in excess, a too-cute trip down ’80s Action-Film Lane with one past-hisexpiration-date action hero too many for its own good. It’s a “Road Runner” cartoon for the bloody-minded, a wise-cracking cavalcade of carnage that hurls bulletproof heroes at the huddled masses of villains, defies the laws of physics and treats us to so much bloodshed that it’s only natural that some of it should spatter on the lens. Irresponsible as a firstperson shooter video game? you bet. But it holds together, more or less, right up to the moment Chuck Norris and his dyed beard make their preposterous appearance. It’s a moment that lowers the bar on stupid for the rest of the picture. Sly Stallone and his team bring their soldier-for-hire thing to Nepal, Albania and environs this time around. There’s a debt to be paid to the spy boss played by Bruce Willis, one more assignment for “your little gang of psychotic mutts.” There’s a friendly rivalry with this big Austrian dude who says “I’ll be back.” Again. And there’s a Belgianaccented heavy (Jean Claude
1/2 (out of five stars) DirEctor: Simon West cast: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Bruce Willis, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Liam Hemsworth, Chuck Norris, Dolph Lundgren, Jet Li, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Nan Yu, Scott Adkins ratED: R for strong bloody violence throughout running timE: 1 hour, 42 minutes What DiD you think?: Find this review at charleston scene.com and offer your opinion.
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Van Damme), all sunglasses and big knives and a high kick waiting to happen. His name? Jean Vilain. That’s with one “L,” mon frere. “Respect is everything,” he purrs. “Without respect, we’re just PeoPLe.” He pauses, dramatically. (or as dramatically as he can manage.) “But respect must be TAUgHT.” These expendable mercenaries — Stallone, Jason Statham, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, the redeemed Dolph Lundgren, the absent (better things to do, he checks out early) Jet Li — avenge their own. When somebody in their ranks dies, Barney (Stallone) has three things to say about the bad guy who did this: “Track ’em. Find ’em. Kill ’em.” Liam Hemsworth is a sniper, “The Kid,” who joins the crew. Maggie (Nan yu) is the Chinese “weapons proficient” expert brought along for the ride. The “Road Runner” analogy really works here, as director Simon West (“Con Air”) doesn’t bother with explaining how this or that
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Nan Yu (from left), Terry Crews, Sylvester Stallone, Randy Couture and Dolph Lundgren star in “The Expendables 2.” character shows up, how boats and planes magically appear and how a plane crash into a mountain is supposed to be survivable. Bugs, Daffy, elmer and the Coyote just get up, dust off and hop back into action. Norris’ entrance is no sillier than anything else in it, but his arrival, an hour in, signals the moment when screenwriters, director, cast and crew just threw up their hands, laughed and said “What the hey?” Which is fitting, because that’s the arc that the careers of these guys — to a one — took. Serious action pictures, followed by performances that turned into caricatures, ending with movies that were one big muscle-bound Chuck Norris stars as Booker in “The Expendables 2.” joke.
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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 The Expendables 2 1/2 R
Action superstars (Stallone, Statham, Li, Lundgren, Van Damme, Willis) are back in this mercenaries’ revenge sequel. CINEbARRE: Fri: 12:55, 3:55, 7:30, 10; SatSun: 10:20, 12:55, 3:55, 7:30, 10; Mon-Aug. 23: 12:55, 3:55, 7:30, 10 CITADEl: Fri-Aug. 23: 12:40, 3:30, 7, 9:20, 9:50 Hwy 21: Fri-Aug. 23: 8:30 JAMES ISlAND: Fri-Tues: 1:40, 4:20, 7:10, 9:45; Wed-Aug. 23: 4:20, 7:10, 9:45 NORTHwOODS: Fri-Aug. 23: 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 9:45
Hit and Run R
A former getaway driver risks his Witness Protection Program identity and faces complications when he takes a road trip to LA with his girlfriend.
NORTHwOODS: Wed-Aug. 23: 1:30, 4, 7, 9:30
Odd Life of Timothy Green 1/2 PG
A couple’s hopes for a child seem all but lost when young Timothy Green appears as an answer to their wishes.
Safety Not Guaranteed
The Campaign
Hope Springs
Step Up: Revolution
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Three Seattle magazine employees look for the story behind a paranoid supermarket clerk who places a classified ad seeking a time-traveling companion.
Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis play rival politicians in a mud-slinging, backstabbing race for congressman of their small North Carolina district.
After 30 years of marriage, a woman wants to spice up things up and takes her skeptical husband on an intense, week-long marriage retreat.
A dancing hopeful falls in love with the leader of a flash mob dance crew.
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TERRACE: Fri-Aug. 23: 1, 6:50, 9:20
Sparkle PG-13
Three sisters in 1960s Detroit become Motown sensations at the expense of their family and other relationships.
CINEbARRE: Fri: 12:45, 3:35, 7:35, 10:15; Sat-Sun: 10, 12:45, 3:35, 7:35; Mon-Aug. 23: 12:45, 3:35, 7:35 CITADEl: Fri-Aug. 23: 12:30, 1, 3:15, 4:15, 5:50, 7, 8, 9:40 JAMES ISlAND: Fri-Tues: 1:15, 4:15, 7:05, 9:50; Wed-Aug. 23: 4:15, 7:05, 9:50 NORTHwOODS: Fri-Aug. 23: 1, 4, 7, 9:40
Playing Beasts of the Southern Wild PG-13
In the Delta bayou, an imaginative young girl searches for her lost mother while facing a catastrophic environment.
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CINEbARRE: Today: 12:45, 3:40, 7:20, 9:45; Fri: 12:50, 3:50, 7, 9:35; Sat-Sun: 10:10, 12:50, 3:50, 7, 9:35; Mon-Aug. 23: 12:50, 3:50, 7, 9:35 CITADEl: Today-Aug. 23: 1:10, 3:55, 7, 9:30 NORTHwOODS: Today-Aug. 23: 1:10, 3:55, 7:05, 9:25 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1, 4, 7, 9:35 REGAl 18: Today: 1:10, 3:30, 7:10, 9:30 TERRACE: Today: 12:05, 2:15, 4:25, 7, 9:10; Fri-Aug. 23: 12:10, 2:25, 4:45, 7:15, 9:30
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
ParaNorman
PG-13
1/2 PG
Animated tale of a young ghoul-whisperer who must also take on witches, zombies and grown-ups.
CINEbARRE: Fri: 1, 4, 7:25, 9:50; Sat-Sun: 10:25, 1, 4, 7:25, 9:50; Mon-Aug. 23: 1, 4, 7:25, 9:50 CITADEl: Fri-Aug. 23: 12:40, 2:50, 7:10 CITADEl 3D: Fri-Aug. 23: 5, 9:20 Hwy 21: Fri-Aug. 23: 8:30 JAMES ISlAND: Fri-Tues: 1 JAMES ISlAND 3D: Fri-Tues: 3:30, 6:15, 8:45; Wed-Aug. 23: 6:15, 8:45 NORTHwOODS: Fri-Aug. 23: 12:35, 2:50, 7:10 NORTHwOODS 3D: 5, 9:30
TheaTers
1/2 PG-13
British retirees find their lives transformed in India. TERRACE: Fri-Aug. 23: 12:30
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CINEbARRE: Today: 1:20, 4:20, 7:35, 9:55; Fri: 1:05, 4:05, 7:20, 9:40; Sat-Sun: 10:45, 1:05, 4:05, 7:20, 9:40; Mon-Aug. 23: 1:05, 4:05, 7:20, 9:40 CITADEl: Today-Aug. 23: 12:25, 1, 2:40, 3:20, 4:55, 5:40, 7:10, 8:10, 9:40 JAMES ISlAND: Today-Tues: 1:35, 4, 6:50, 9:40; Wed-Aug. 23: 4, 6:50, 9:40 NORTHwOODS: Today-Aug. 23: 1, 1:45, 3:15, 4:10, 5:30, 7, 8:15, 9:30 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1:20, 2:20, 4:50, 5:20, 7:40, 8:05, 10:15 REGAl 18: Today: 1:30, 2, 3:40, 4:10, 7:30, 8, 9:35, 10:05
The Dark Knight Rises 1/2 PG-13
Batman emerges from exile to protect Gotham City from the ruthless terrorist Bane.
CINEbARRE: Today: 3, 7:10, 10:35; Fri: 3:10, 7:05, 10:30; Sat-Sun: 11:45, 3:10, 7:05, 10:30; Mon-Aug. 23: 3:10, 7:05, 10:30 CITADEl: Today: 12:30, 1:15, 4, 5, 7:45, 8:45; Fri-Aug. 23: 1:15, 5, 8:45 CITADEl IMAX: Today: noon, 3:30, 7, 10:25; Fri-Aug. 23: noon, 3:30, 7 Hwy 21: Today: 10:40 JAMES ISlAND: Today: 1, 1:30, 4:40, 5:15, 8:30, 9; Fri-Tues: 1:30, 5:15, 9; Wed-Aug. 23: 5:15, 9 NORTHwOODS: Today: noon, 12:30, 3:30, 4, 7, 8; Fri-Aug. 23: 12:30, 4, 8 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 12:30, 2, 4:10, 6:10, 7:50, 9:45 REGAl 18: Today: 1:05, 1:35, 4:25, 4:55, 7:45, 9:05
The Bourne Legacy
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days
A new black ops field agent, Aaron Cross, escapes the CIA’s attempts to execute him and sets out to expose their crimes.
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CINEbARRE: Today: 12:05, 12:35, 3:15, 3:45, 7, 7:30, 10, 10:30; Fri: 12:05, 12:35, 3:15, 3:45, 7:10, 7:40, 10:05, 10:35; Sat-Sun: 9:40, 12:35, 3:45, 7:40, 10:35; Mon-Aug. 23: 12:05, 12:35, 3:15, 3:45, 7:10, 7:40, 10:05, 10:35 CITADEl: Today-Aug. 23: 12:40, 1:15, 3:45, 4:35, 7, 8, 9:45 JAMES ISlAND: Today-Tues: 1:05, 4:05, 7:05, 10; Wed-Aug. 23: 4:05, 7:05, 10 NORTHwOODS: Today-Aug. 23: 12:30, 1:15, 3:25, 4:25, 7, 8:10, 9:40 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1:10, 1:50, 4:20, 5, 7:30, 8:15 REGAl 18: Today: 1, 1:40, 3:50, 4:40, 7, 7:40, 9:50
PG
Greg Heffley has a summer of embarrassing mishaps and plans gone wrong.
CINEbARRE: Today: 12:30, 4:10, 7:05, 9:30; Fri: 1:20, 4:20; Sat-Sun: 10:40, 1:20, 4:20; Mon-Aug. 23: 1:20, 4:20 CITADEl: Today-Aug. 23: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30 Hwy 21: Today: 8:30; Fri-Aug. 23: 10:15 JAMES ISlAND: Today-Tues: 1:45, 4:10, 6:45, 9:10; Wed-Aug. 23: 4:10, 6:45, 9:10 NORTHwOODS: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30; Fri-Tues: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15; WedAug. 23: 12:30, 2:45, 5 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1:40, 4:30, 7:10, 9:45 REGAl 18: Today: 1:45, 3:55, 7:05, 9:25
PG-13
CINEbARRE: Today: 1, 4, 7:25, 9:50; Fri: 1:10, 4:10, 7:15, 9:45; Sat-Sun: 9:55, 1:10, 4:10, 7:15, 9:45; Mon-Aug. 23: 1:10, 4:10, 7:15, 9:45 CITADEl: Today-Aug. 23: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:40 NORTHwOODS: Today-Aug. 23: 1:20, 4:05, 7:05, 9:35 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1:30, 4:40, 7:20, 10 REGAl 18: Today: 1:55, 4:35, 7:15, 9:40 TERRACE: Today: 12:20, 2:20, 4:35, 7:15, 9:10; Fri-Aug. 23: 1:05, 3, 5:05, 7:10, 9:10
Ice Age: Continental Drift 1/2 PG
Manny, Diego and Sid use an iceberg to explore new lands.
CITADEl: Today: 12:10, 2:25, 4:40, 7, 9:20; Fri-Aug. 23: 12:10, 2:25, 4:40 Hwy 21: Today: 10:15 JAMES ISlAND: Today: 3:45, 8:50; FriTues: 1:40, 4:15; Wed-Aug. 23: 4:15 JAMES ISlAND 3D: Today: 1:15, 6:20 NORTHwOODS: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15; Fri-Aug. 23: 12:30, 2:45, 5 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 12:45, 3:40, 6:45, 9:30 REGAl 18: Today: 1:25, 3:35, 6:45, 9:10
The Intouchables R
The true story of the unlikely friendship between a quadriplegic millionaire and his ex-con caretaker from the projects.
TERRACE: Today: noon, 2:10, 4:25, 7:05, 9:15; Fri-Aug. 23: 2:50, 4:50, 7:05
Magic Mike 1/2 R
A veteran male stripper teaches a young dancer the tricks of the trade. CINEbARRE: Today: 1:05, 4:05, 7:40, 10:15; Fri-Aug. 23: 7:50, 10:25
Moonrise Kingdom PG-13
In the summer of 1965, two 12-yearolds fall in love.
PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 12:40, 3:45, 6:55, 9:25 TERRACE: Today: 2:15, 4:20, 7:10, 8:55
PG-13
CITADEl 3D: Today: 2:40, 5, 7:20; Fri-Aug. 23: 7. 9:20 JAMES ISlAND 3D: Today: 1:40, 7 NORTHwOODS: Today-Tues: 9:30 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 5:10, 7:55, 10:20 REGAl 18: Today: 1:25, 6:50 REGAl 18 3D: Today: 3:45, 9:20
Ted 1/2 R
A grown man’s cherished and alive childhood teddy bear creates conflict as he attempts to embrace adulthood.
CINEbARRE: Today: 1:15, 4:15, 7:45, 10:25; Fri: 12:40, 3:40, 7:45, 10:20; Sat-Sun: 10:15, 12:40, 3:40, 7:45, 10:20; Mon-Aug. 23: 12:40, 3:40, 7:45, 10:20 CITADEl: Today: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:35 JAMES ISlAND: Today: 1:35, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50 NORTHwOODS: Today: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:45; Fri-Aug. 23: 7:15, 9:40 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1:15, 7:15 REGAl 18: Today: 2:10, 4:45, 7:55
Total Recall PG-13
Futuristic tale of mind-erasers, false memory implants, a factory worker/superagent (Colin Farrell), political warfare and an underground resistance.
CINEbARRE: Today: 12:50, 3:50, 7:15, 10:05 CITADEl: Today-Aug. 23: 1, 3:35, 7, 9:45 Hwy 21: Today 8:30; Fri-Aug. 23: 10:15 JAMES ISlAND: Today: 1:20, 4, 7, 9:50; FriAug. 23: 7, 9:50 NORTHwOODS: Today-Tues: 1, 3:45, 7:05, 9:40; Wed-Aug. 23: 7:05, 9:40 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 12:50, 2:10, 3:50, 4:55, 6:50, 7:45, 9:40, 10:30 REGAl 18: Today: 1:20, 1:50, 4, 4:30, 7:20, 9:55
The Watch R
Suburbanites form a neighborhood watch, but end up uncovering an alien plot to take over the world.
CINEbARRE: Today: 1:25, 4:45, 7:50, 10:10 CITADEl: Today: 12:15, 3:30, 7:10, 9:40 JAMES ISlAND: Today: 4:30, 9:30 NORTHwOODS: Today: 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 2:40, 5:15, 8, 10:25 REGAl 18: Today: 1:45, 4:05, 7:25, 9:45
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The post and courier
Thursday, august 16, 2012: E13
Memories surface at Lowcountry Bistro
By DeiDre Schipani Special to The Post and Courier
Lowcountry: a charleston single home complete with piazza and patio. owcountry Bistro is price points are fair and in the former space of entrees such as shrimp and Garibaldi restaurant grits ($18), crab cakes ($18) on Market Street. But before can be ordered in appetizerit was home to a restaurant sized portions ($9, $10). famed for its whole fried i did find the interior flounder, it was the business sparse and barren of local address of h.B. Limehouse charm. produce, a family-run, The upstairs dining room wholesale produce business has a great phalanx of winthat is still in the family and dows but with a westerly still distributing produce. orientation and no window all of this bodes well for treatments, you need to pick Lowcountry Bistro, as it is a your table wisely as sunset sister property to 82 Queen, approaches. where the Kish family has The local artwork scenes created a legacy of its own. of casting a seine net and a Steve Kish and partners watermelon stand bring a harvey poole and Joe Sliker sense of place to the Bistro, opened the Queen in 1982, but barren brick walls and and Steve’s son patrick is spartan tables (albeit crafted now the general manager at from bread boards) leave a Lowcountry Bistro. naked feeling to the space. Steven Lusby is the execu- That is easy to fix and worth tive corporate chef, and Lus- the investment. by is the fourth generation We had a server who is evin his family to find a career ery restaurateur’s dream: enpath in the food and bevergaged, informed and going age industry. the extra distance to ensure The family brought Matt the guests’ experience. paul on board as chef de There was that sample of cuisine. she-crab soup ($5, $7), the Though a pennsylvania na- offer to taste the two wines tive, a little bit of Maryland we debated, the invitation runs through his culinary to see the piazza for a future blood with crab imperial on visit: little things that went a his menu as well as a Mary- long way to create that first land crab dip. impression. The menu celebrates the The food is a bit overseason and shops Boone gilded. But the menu offers hall Farms for its strawber- some change-ups from ries; local carolina sweet standard coastal carolina onions, and local swordfish dishes. and flounder were all part of parmesan-crusted okra the menu. ($7) appealed but the pods The ambrose Family farm were not cooked long was supplying corn at the enough to soften. time of our visit and local a pesto-crusted mahiokra was featured in a mahi was “just” overcooked parmesan-crusted appetizer. but its bed of white cheddar residents will get a taste of and country ham grits was what they live with; tourists the grits of memory. will embrace the flavors of The roasted corn and Lowcountry food history: tomato salad needed a benne seeds, collard greens, bit more roasting and the pulled pork, Frogmore stew, champagne beurre blanc sweet potato pie, and shrimp was in excess in a dish aland grits will tempt their ready lacquered with basil, palates. parmesan cheese and garlic. The address alone is pure The chicken and waffle
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Lowcountry Bistro is at 49 S. Market St. dish ($16) was quite good. it married all you like in a rustic dish: sweet, crunchy, salty, soft. it was a sweet potato and cornbread waffle seasoned with bacon topped with gently fried chicken, crowned with pecan butter and roused with a Bourbon reduction sauce that tasted faintly of sorghum. it is a keeper. and we graciously displayed ours to a table of tourists puzzled by this assembly of ingredients. The plates coming out of the kitchen are colorful and generous. The price points favor your budget and if all the
servers model the behavior of ours, you will not be disappointed. Sandwiches are on the dinner menu. a house-roasted turkey, house-cured corned beef and a charleston cuban will pleasure all sizes of appetites. a grilled cornbread shortcake ($6) with local strawberries and slightly sweetened whipped cream ended our meal on a sweet note. a daily chalkboard will keep you informed about daily and seasonal specials and the commitment of the Kishes will keep you well-fed with regional dishes priced right.
Lowcountry Bistro Cuisine: Lowcountry southern Category: Neighborhood favorite LoCation: 49 s. Market st. Phone: 302-0290 hours: daily 11 a.m.- until Food: 1/2 serviCe: 1/2 atMosPhere: PriCe: $-$$$ Costs: soups $5-$7, salads $5-$15, appetizers $4-$10, entrees $16-$19, dinner sandwiches $11-$12, lunch $9-$15. vegetarian oPtions: Yes Bar: full-service bar, Happy Hour (bar only) 4-7 p.m. Monday-friday deCiBeL LeveL: Moderate WheeLChair aCCess: first floor Parking: street and parking garages other: daily special sheet, piazza, small patio, facebook, twitter, info@lowcocuntrybistro.com, lowcountrybistro.com.
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By DeiDre Schipani Special to The Post and Courier
Making the list
congratulations are in order as The Macintosh was named to Bon appetit’s highly coveted 50 Best new restaurants of 2012 list. This selective list of america’s latest restaurant success stories is known by foodies, restaurateurs and chefs the world over to be a gold standard in the industry. check out the list in the latest issue or online at www.bonappetit.com. and definitely make sure to check out chef Jeremiah Bacon’s work at The Macintosh, 479 King St. call 7894299 or go to www.the macintoshcharleston.com for more information.
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Ted’s Butcherblock is at 334 East Bay St.
Hiatus for Iacofano’s
iacofano’s italian Bar & Grill, 626 coleman Blvd., has closed for a renovation and menu rehab. Owner John iacofano’s plans a late august re-opening. catering services are still available.
Butcherblock events
z charleston’s neighborhood butcher shop and gourmet market, Ted’s Butcherblock, is happy to welcome new team member Brian parkhurst, who joined Ted’s in May as chef. parkhurst is responsible for managing the kitchen, planning catering and special event menus, and crafting the dishes for Ted’s daily menus. Originally from illinois, parkhurst moved to charleston to attend Johnson & Wales University, where he developed friendships with many of charleston’s culinary leaders. he began his charleston professional cooking career in 2001 with a three-year stint at peninsula Grill. parkhurst has held posts at Mercato, al di La, Fulton Five and most recently worked as sous chef at cru catering.
z Later this month, Ted’s Butcherblock, 334 east Bay St., will host a weekend of special events to celebrate the birthday of new chef parkhurst. Ted’s will kick off parkhurst’s birthday weekend aug. 31 with a special Friday night pig pickin’, featuring a whole hog from the Update Farmers’ alliance. Guests are invited to drop by beginning at 5 p.m. to wish parkhurst a happy start to his birthday weekend and
Chef Jeremiah Bacon at The Macintosh dine on pork slow-cooked in the cana china roasting box. all-you-can-eat plates, including sides, will be available for $16. The celebration continues at 10 a.m. Sept. 1, with Ted’s first-ever cask Beer Breakfast, featuring citrus ninja, a citrus-infused ipa created exclusively by the charleston Beer exchange and brewed by Westbrook Brewing, paired with a special brunch menu designed by parkhurst himself. pints of citrus ninja will be available for $5, and the breakfast menu, which is served a la carte, features items such as country-fried duck breast biscuit with sunny-side duck egg, cheddar cheese and redeye gravy. The full breakfast
menu can be viewed online at www.tedsbutcherblock.com. no reservations are required for either birthday weekend event. For more information about Ted’s Butcherblock, call 577-009. z Ted’s Butcherblock is spicing up its routine with two new regular weekly specials. The first is Ultimate Burger Saturdays, which will feature a different handcrafted burger each Saturday starting at noon. Ted’s is also introducing “The Big Sandwich,” available every Wednesday. Slices of a 42-inch baguette layered with the flavors of a classic italian sub will be on the Wednesday menu at lunch for $11, which includes
Options is at 891 island park Drive. Find out more at www.lauraalberts.com.
Crab dinner
it’s time again for the Old Village post house annual crab and Wine Dinner. Taking place at 6:30 p.m. Lunch while learning Wednesday and aug. 23, Try lunch, or dinner, at chefs Frank Lee and Forrest 24 north Market, the parker will create a crabstudent-run restaurant at focused menu featuring a The international culinary variety of species. School at The art institute of reservations are required. charleston, a branch of The call 388-8935 to reserve art institute of atlanta. your spot. The dinner is $65, Students in their final plus tax and gratuity. The Old Village post house quarters in the culinary programs handle kitchen duties is at 101 pitt St., Mount and front of house hospital- pleasant. For more information, go to www.maverick ity under the watchful eye of the faculty, and the public southernkitchens.com. can come sample the deliNew owners cious results. Tomatoes on Trolley road 24 north Market is open for lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in Summerville has new File/staFF Wednesday-Friday. owners and is now called roma Tomatoes. The restauThe three-course lunch rant is at 717 Trolley road. is $12 including tax and a side. Both of these weekly call 873-9339. beverage. reservations are special will be available in encouraged, but walk-ins limited quantities. are welcome. To reserve, call Second spot Gennaro’s has opened a 727-3500 or email 24north second location at 1280 Sam z One of the signature market@aii.edu. rittenberg Blvd. sandwiches at Ted’s ButcherThe first location is on block made it onto the Food Flavors of the Pampas an argentinian wine din- Dorchester road in north network’s list of best sandner will take place Friday charleston. call 225-2923 or wiches from each of the 50 go to gennarositalian.com. States. check it out at www. at Laura alberts on Daniel foodnetwork.com/recipes- island. Taste of Glass Onion The menu will be four and-cooking/50-stateschefs and owners chris courses of argentinian 50-sandwiches/package/ Stewart and Sarah O’Kelley fare by executive chef Matt index.html. Brigham paired with wines have launched Belle’s country Sausage Links and Thunfrom the region. Closing der Sauce (the seasoning that a wine reception will beThe Starfish Grille, gin at 7 p.m. and dinner will makes you “relish” their dev520 Folly road, which reiled eggs) so the flavors of the be served at 7:30 p.m. cently opened with new Glass Onion can be yours at cost is $55, plus tax and owners in May, is now clos- gratuity. reservations rehome. check out Ilovethe ing. The owners are set to glassonion.com or call 225quired, so call 881-4711. Laura alberts Tasteful 1717 for details. pursue other ventures.
The Post and Courier
Thursday, August 16, 2012: E15
PHoTogRAPHS By RoB young
Slices of the Grecian, The Islander and Caribbean pizzas.
Cibo’s Bistro lays it on thick Special to The Post and Courier
By RoB young
if you go
e all have our preferred haunts, those favorite spots for the end of the day. or in this case, the end of the road, as in Harbor View Road on James Island. Here, you’ll find Cibo’s Bistro & Pizzeria, a steady lunch venue and an even better place to brush off the previous evening’s cobwebs on a slow Saturday. Cibo’s displays appreciable variety, offering gourmet pizza pies with traditional, ricotta, garlic oil, pesto and barbecue bases. Mix and match as you wish. one slice costs $3.75, a medium 14-inch is $18.45 and a large 16-inch is $19.50. Maybe try The Islander with spinach, crunchy bacon and sun-dried tomatoes on ricotta. or the Caribbean featuring marinated jerk chicken, onions, pineapple and roasted peppers on garlic oil. or even the grecian
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What: Cibo’s Bistro & Pizzeria Where: 608-A Harbor View Road, James Island hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; noon-9 p.m. Sun. More info: 762-2003 or www.cibospizza. com dressed with tomatoes, black olives, onions and feta cheese on a typical tomato base. A world tour is certainly possible. The slices are thin and doughy, offering little crunch from the crust here. But the number and quality of ingredients and flavors provide enough to overcome the shortcomings. next time, we might angle for a slice of the seasoned Buffalo chicken pie with chopped celery, mozzarella and ranch dressing. Choose from several
The New Orleans Dip with a Cajun au jus. sandwiches ($7.69-$10.29), too: the classic Italian (served hot is always a favorite), the Buffalo fried chicken, chicken salad, the Cajun melt with remoulade or the new orleans Dip with an au jus infused with spicy seasonings. Also dotting the menu
are several parmigiana dishes and sandwiches: chicken, eggplant, veal and meatball. And, honestly, there’s nothing quite like a meatball sub to make the heart grow fonder, or to make those slow Saturdays even more enjoyable.
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By Matthew GodBey Special to The Post and Courier
Dangermuffin
Local trio dangermuffin has been one of Charleston’s most active bands, ever since it emerged onto the scene with its 2007 debut, “Beermuda.” In keeping with that tradition, the band recently wrapped performances with Keller williams and hot tuna and is now in the middle of a brief east Coast tour before heading to California for a run of dates. over its five-year career, dangermuffin has built a reputation as a band that encapsulates the spirit of the Lowcountry, with its brew of country twang, appalachian bluegrass, jam band and sun-dried blues, all merging into a sound that is special to the Folly Beach three-piece band. dangermuffin’s fourth release, “olly oxen Free,” comes on the heels of the success from its 2010 effort, “Moonscapes,” an album that helped earn the band slots at Virginia’s FloydFest, Summer Camp Festival in Illinois, yonder Mountain’s harvest Fest in arkansas and Jazz aspen in Colorado. “olly oxen Free” is enjoying its nearly two-month reign atop the home Grown Music Network’s radio charts, beating out the likes of old Crow Medicine Show, edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes, Matisyahu, alabama Shakes and others. dangermuffin will perform a special show Friday at the Pour house, 1977 Maybank highway, in celebration of the new album. Vancouver-based rock band yellowknife will open the performance. tickets are $10 in advance, $12 the day of the show and are available at the door or online at etix. com. Call 571-4343 or go to charlestonpourhouse.com for more information.
Shovels & Rope
the dynamic of Shovels & Rope is a duality, entwining itself in strands of life and art. It extends beyond the angle of a husband and wife who
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Dangermuffin are singers and songwriters and into an even rarer territory of dual songwriters creating such seamlessly moving music. Shovels & Rope is actually two musicians who had already built respectable names for themselves throughout the Southeast: Cary ann hearst and Michael trent. hearst was a longtime Charleston fan favorite known for her heartbreaking vocals and believable country tales with americana leanings. trent came up a different route as a member of the internationally applauded indie/pop/ rock band The Films. The pair united in marriage and in song a few years ago and have since proven to be a force beyond reckoning or classification. They play endlessly, passionately and with gutwrenching devotion to their songs simply because they love to. They have no frills or gimmicks, no buses or big labels, no image or character to maintain. The band released its album “o’ Be Joyful” last month, a collection of 11 songs that the duo recorded in their home, their van and in motel rooms across the country. Shovels & Rope will perform Saturday at the Pour house, 1977 Maybank highway, in celebration of the new album. The winter Sounds and Magic Mike also will perform. tickets are $12 in advance, $15 the day of the show and
are available at the door or online at etix.com. Call 571-4343 or visit charlestonpourhouse.com for more information.
Frankenreiter
donavon Frankenreiter began his life in the spotlight as a professional surfer. after signing a sponsorship deal with Billabong at 16, Frankenreiter began traveling extensively, which eventually led him to oahu, hawaii. It was there that Frankenreiter began renting a room from the parents of fellow surfer and aspiring musician Jack Johnson. The pair struck up an immediate friendship, and Johnson later would produce Frankenreiter’s 2004 selftitled solo debut. his surf-influenced, dance-rock style produced eight albums and several well-received singles, such as “Move by yourself,” “Life, Love & Laughter” and “Free.” his current solo album, “Start Livin’ ” was released earlier this year. Frankenreiter will perform tuesday at the windjammer, 1007 ocean Blvd., the Isle of Palms, with Seth Pettersen. tickets are $16 in advance, $21 the day of the show and are available at the door or online at the-windjammer. com. all tickets include a copy of Frankenreiter’s new Cd. doors open at 8 p.m. Call 886-8596 for more information.
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When the rock band Incubus set out to celebrate its 20th year together, the band members decided to do things a bit differently. Incubus rented out an art gallery on La Brea Boulevard in Los Angeles and set up shop to promote its latest album, “If Not Now, When?” They then invited a small groups of fans to come hear the band perform not only the album but other Incubus hits as well, filming and recording the performances. At the same time, the band streamed
the week-long residency out to the world via the Internet. “HQ Live” collects the best performances from that social experiment and gives any Incubus fan who may have missed the event a chance to hear some of what went down. Fans likely will want to splurge on the special edition version of the live album, because it gives the listener a dozen more songs than the regular version. The DVD is the real prize here, though. Watching the band perform in the relatively small space surrounded by fans
makes for an intimate experience, even while watching on a TV. Notable performances include “Wish You Were Here,” “Nice to Know You” and “If Not Now, When?” There are any number of ways to promote a new album, but Incubus should get credit for doing things a lot differently and succeeding while doing so.
Barbara Carr is one of those true blues lifers; the ones who get the music in their bloodstream and keep it there like some dormant virus. Initially trained to sing in her church choir, Carr soon discovered secular music and initially formed her own band, The Petites. She later joined the band of St. Louis blues legend Oliver Sain. Carr has been a solo artist since 1984, and while her name might not be as familiar to folks as others, from the first
note out of her mouth there is no mistaking Carr’s passion for the genre. On her latest release, “Keep the Fire Burning,” Carr strives to do just what that title implies with 11 songs that showcase her husky voice. This is the same sort of old-school blues one would expect to hear in a smoky roadhouse on some lonesome stretch of highway. Almost every song on the album features some great horn parts, and the production is such that a listener can
enjoy Carr’s vocals and still hear the underlying music. Particularly good is “Hold On to What You Got,” which features album producer Johnny Rawls singing a duet with Carr. If you’re a fan of the kind of blues music that puts the “B” in R&B, then Carr’s music might be right up your alley.
It has been almost a decade since Johnny Cash left this world, but the memory of the Man in Black burns as bright as ever. In April, an impressive list of musicians gathered at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, to celebrate what would have been Cash’s 80th birthday. The event, emceed by Texan Matthew McConaughey, featured artists such as Brandi Carlile, Shelby Lynne, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Lucina Williams and Sheryl Crow, all performing the songs that made Cash a country legend.
The resulting release, “We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash,” presents the evening’s performances in CD and DVD form. Backed by a band that features Don Was, Buddy Miller, Kenny Aronoff, Ian McLagan and Greg Leisz, the musicians selected to perform here are obviously huge fans of Cash’s work. Highlights include Carlile’s surprisingly strong take on “Folsom Prison Blues,” The Carolina Chocolate Drops’ rollicking cover of “Jackson” and Williams’ stark and stripped down interpretation of the
Nine Inch Nails tune “Hurt.” The DVD also includes two bonus performances by Nelson and McConaughey and a few short features of the artists discussing Cash’s influence, as well as showing how this once-in-a-lifetime show came together. For any Johnny Cash fan, this is a concert well worth checking out.
Key TracKs: “Wish You Were Here,” “Nice To Know You,” “If Not Now, When?”
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MYCHARLESTONWEEKEND Charleston Pub Crawl What better way to see the sights of historic Charleston than by way of a pub crawl? On Saturday, weave your way through more than 20 bars and restaurants through the Guided Pub Crawl or the Scavenger Hunt Crawl. The scavenger hunt lets you choose your own path as you complete tasks while the guided crawl will be led by representatives from SweetWater Brewing Company, Red Bull, or a university or media personality. This choice will visit about 10 venues. Participating bars and restaurants include Mad River, The Brick, Southend Brewery, Tommy Condon’s, Blind Tiger, Vendue Rooftop, The Griffon, Upper Deck Tavern and more. The official crawl time is 1-9 p.m., but attendees may go at their own pace. Check in is at Marion’s, 159 East Bay St., in the French Quarter. Tickets, which are $25, include two complimentary SweetWater draft beers, discounted drinks, live music, a T-shirt, swag and more. A portion of the proceeds will go to Charleston Waterkeeper. For more information, check out crawltheglobe. com.
Back to School
Bachelor Bid Bash This fifth annual event benefiting S.C. Jayee Camp Hope, a residential summer camp for mentally challenged individuals at the Clemson Outdoor Lab, promises to be a good time. With a charity bachelor/bachelorette auction and a silent auction, you better start working out your bidding arm. DJ Trev will be throwing down tracks at the live auction and The Groove Junkies Band will perform live later in the evening. The Saturday event will be at The Hippodrome, 360 Concord St., and doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door for general admission; $40 in advance, $50 at the door, will get you VIP access and a private open bar. Check out what will be up on the block at www. bachelorbidbash.org.
Third Thursday This month’s Summerville DREAM-hosted Third Thursday will begin with a bang, literally. Grab any type of percussion instrument from home, or check one out in Hutchinson Square, and pull up a chair at the community drum circle from 5 to 6 p.m. All are invited to participate. In addition to the drum circle, the event will play host to Sam Singleton, a recent inductee to the Omaha Black Music Hall, who will perform songs from the ’60s and ’70s and some classic standards. Short Central will continue with the Art Walk. Restaurants and shops along East Richardson Avenue and North Main Street will stay open late for this free event. Find out more by calling 821-7260 or going to summerville dream.org.
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Ice-Cream Social Head over to the Summerville Dorchester Museum, 100 E. Doty Ave., from noon-3 p.m. Saturday for an afternoon of fun, games and ice cream. This family-friendly social is all about supporting your local museum. Find out more by calling 875-9666 or going to summerville dorchestermuseum. org.
Children splash in a fountain at Liberty Square during the First Day Festival. Tents filled with school supplies, water and information are set up at the annual event.
First Day Festival
Back-to-School Splash
This 10th annual event is all about getting ready for the first day of school. Go for the free school supplies, entertainment, food, boat rides, face painting and information about services for students. And while you’re there, check out education exhibits and the health and wellness zone that will include health-related exhibits and vision screenings. The food court will offer educational experiences to promote healthy lifestyles and wellness. Attendees will be able to sample healthy snacks and foods, and local chefs will perform cooking demonstrations with nutritional options. The festival also is acting as a food drive. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the Lowcountry Food Bank; it’s not a requirement for admission. The festival will be 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Liberty Square (by the S.C. Aquarium and the Charleston Maritime Center). Check out www. charleston-sc.gov for more info.
The town of Mount Pleasant postponed the Splash Day earlier this month and decided to hold a Back-to-School Splash in preparation for the first day of school next week. At 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, head over to Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park and Pier off Harry Hallman Boulevard for a day of free fun that includes water slides, jump castles and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site. For more info, check out www. comeonovermp.com.
Reggae Nights The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission wraps up its 2012 summer concert series at James Island County Park on Saturday with a performance by ReggaeInfinity. Head out to the park at 871 Riverland Drive from 8-11 p.m. for a night of rockin’ reggae. Bring a blanket or chair but be prepared to abandon it to take to the dance floor as you enjoy “traditional old school roots reggae with a new school attitude” from the Columbia-based band. Caribbeanstyle dishes, pizza and other festival foods will be available for purchase, as well as beverages. Crafters and other vendors will be displaying and selling handmade good and souvenirs. Tickets are $8, kids 12 and under get in free. For more information, go to ccprc.com/reggae or call 795-4386.
Children’s Museum Night at The Battery PROVIDED
Cupcakes vs. Cancer This inaugural cupcake competition hosted by the American Cancer Society will include professional, amateur and youth bakers of Charleston cooking-off to fight cancer. From 2-5 p.m. Sunday, check out what folks baked up in categories such as best special occasion, most creative for “What says Charleston?,” best local foods, best healthy and best cocktail or beer inspired. Live entertainment will be provided by Mad Crow, and kids can create their own edible masterpieces. Tickets are $15 and include five cupcake coupons to try some of the offerings, decorate your own cupcake and more. To-go boxes will be available. Proceeds from the event will benefit the American Cancer Society. The bake-off will be at The Courtyard Marriott, 125 Calhoun St. Find out more at www.Cupcakes VsCancerCharleston.org.
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Big Kahuna Fishing Tournament
The summer’s largest fishing tournament is coming at you Saturday. Starting at 6 a.m. and running until 4 p.m., head to the Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave., and see how you stack up in the following categories: adult angler, lady angler, youth angler (12 and under), senior angler (60-plus), total weight of five fish and king mackerel. Participants have a chance to win a boat, motor and trailer with a state record catch of whiting, spot or croaker. The event will be held rain or shine. An adult chaperon is required for participants ages 15 and under. The price to participate is $12, $9 for Charleston County residents; for king mackerel, the price is $14, $12 for Charleston County residents. For more info, call 588-3474 or go to ccprc.com.
Master & Apprentice: A Louie’s Kids Benefit Dinner Circa 1886, 149 Wentworth St., hosts this third annual evening of food and wine. This year, chef Marc Collins will team up with executive chef Santiago “Jimmy” De La Cruz of The Club at Cimmaron to dish out a five-course dinner paired with wines. The menu will include an appetizer, salad, seafood course, meat course and dessert. In addition to the dinner, there will be a live auction, which will include goodies from Croghan’s Jewel Box, a paddleboard, an apprentice cooking class at Circa 1886 with Collins and more. The event will be at 6:30 p.m. today. Tickets are $80 and proceeds will benefit Louie’s Kids, a local nonprofit that aims to end childhood obesity. For more info, call 8537828 or go to circa1886.com.
Gospel concert Charleston vocalist Quiana Parler will be performing a special gospel concert as the opening to the seventh annual Women of Excellence Conference. Held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. James Presbyterian Church, 1314 Secessionville Road on James Island, the noted jazz and R&B singer will perform “The Word in Song,” which will include arrangements of popular old hymns, some of Parler’s favorite traditional and contemporary gospel tunes, and a tribute to the many “women of excellence” in the gospel music industry. The concert is open to the public and is $10 at the door. For those attending the five-day conference (Wednesday-Aug. 26), the concert is included in registration. For more information on the concert and the conference, call 795-3959, go to www. stjamespc-usa.org or email the Rev. Carolyn Heyward at ckheyward0@gmail.com.
The Charleston Battery is hosting a soccer clinic and pizza party with Battery soccer players before Saturday night’s game. From 5-8:30 p.m., learn tips from the pros and even get your own mini Battery soccer ball, then enjoy a pizza party. Kick-off will be at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks will follow the game. Held at Blackbaud Stadium, 1990 Daniel Island Drive, on Daniel Island, the event is free for child members of the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry and $8 for adult members; nonmembers can attend for $3 for children and $10 for adults. Find out more at www. explorecml.org.
Todd Barry and Neil Hamburger The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway, will be hosting a stand-up comedy tour at 9:30 p.m. today. Catch Todd Barry, known for his role as the bongo-playing “Third Conchord” on HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords” and as Mickey Rourke’s deli boss in the 2008 Oscarnominated movie “The Wrestler.” Also performing will be Neil Hamburger, the opening act for Tenacious D. Tickets are $20; a limited amount of seats will be available, the rest will be standing room only. Find out more at www. charlestonpourhouse. com.
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Darius Rucker leads Hootie & the Blowfish during the Homegrown Concert last year at the Family Circle Tennis Center.
Hootie & M the Blowfish
By Harris CoHen Special to The Post and Courier
Homegrown Concert and Roundup about giving back, investing in future if you go WHat: Hootie & the Blowfish’s 10th annual Homegrown Concert, featuring Justin Moore, Early Ray, Southwood, The Blue Dogs and Collective Soul WHen: Gates open at
6 p.m. Friday, at noon Saturday for the afternoon show and at 6 p.m. Saturday for the evening show WHere: Family Circle Tennis Center, 161 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island
Price: Tickets for the evening shows start at $35; tickets for the afternoon show are $5 or free with evening show ticket For more inFo: www. familycirclecup.com
programs; performed a concert of Frank sinatra songs to benefit the MUsC Children’s Hospital; headlined Divas nashvegas for a nashville, Tenn., facility that helps homeless and at-risk teens; and he held his third annual “Darius and Friends” concert and golf tournament for the st. Jude Children’s research Hospital. and there are other events scheduled, including a concert to benefit youth education in Virginia. “We feel a responsibility to give back, but it’s also what we want to do,” rucker said regarding charity. When asked where this began, rucker recalls a childhood memory, “Back in the day, when i was little, a neighbor’s husband was away in the military. Mom told my brother to go cut her grass. He knew without it being said that if he came back with money, he was a dead man. This left an indelible impression on helping people and just doing the right thing.”
any musicians, actors and actresses, and other celebrities support charities, but south Carolina’s Hootie & the Blowfish have become well-known for charity work in addition to their music. They lay out their vision on their website, hootie.com: “The children in our state are our best resource and our most hopeful investment. With proper funding, our children can receive a well-rounded and meaningful education based in practical studies and the arts,” Darius rucker is quoted as saying. The band meshes its duty to this philosophy, saying the group has a responsibility to use its celebrity status to help improve the lives of those in need, especially children. among rucker’s numerous commitments, he has headlined a concert in Florida that provided funding for kids Please see concert, Page 21 through fitness, nutrition and life-skill
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Ye Olde Music Shop.
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And while the band does “the right thing” for children nationwide, it’s the kids a little closer to home that hold a special place for the quartet that got its start at the University of South Carolina. In 2000, the Hootie & the Blowfish Foundation was established with the purpose of benefiting the children of South Carolina through education and school music programs. Since that time, it has grown into a national campaign. In the early 2000’s, Hootie & the Blowfish performed a six-city tour through the Southeast to benefit public education. Fans were asked to bring school supplies to be redistributed to the community schools. At the inaugural Hootie & the Blowfish Homegrown Concert in Charleston, fans brought so many pencils, rulers, notebooks, folders and other materials that the donations filled a 55-passenger school bus. Then, during a trip to Texas, the band saw an event where services were provided to students. Lead guitarist Mark Bryan remembers thinking what a great idea that was, saying, “We couldn’t give back more directly than that.” That led to the band establishing Hootie’s Homegrown Roundup in 2007 in conjunction with, but separate from, the concert. What began 10 years ago with that initial request for school supplies has grown to what foundation director Chris Carney calls “not just a fundraiser but a community event.” And while Rucker said he gets enjoyment in performing for charity and satisfaction in knowing the items and funds generated aid the beneficiaries, he said his favorite part has always been interacting with the kids. “It’s a great feeling being up close and I’m blessed with a life that allows me to do this. I love just hanging out with the kids and doing whatever they want to do,” Rucker said.
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Hootie & the Blowfish frontman and country music star Darius Rucker happily autographs the shirt of a volunteer during the Hootie’s Homegrown Roundup at Burke High School in 2010.
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Volunteers show off school supplies collected for Charleston County School District.
Local impact
This year, Hootie’s Homegrown Roundup will assist 1,700 high-poverty students from eight Charleston-area elementary schools. The Charleston County School District rotates eight schools through the Roundup each year to share the benefits with as many student as possible. “This event has been such a wonderful partnership with Hootie and the community,” said Shelia Grier, director of downtown community education for the Charleston County School District. “The supplies and services
make it easier for the kids to be prepared for the school year. We have seen the positive effects of closing the gap among students and helping to raise graduation rates. The event has also engaged leaders and others in the community to volunteer and participate in additional ways in the education process in Charleston.” Alexa Devine, event manager at Empire Sports that was brought on board to manage the event as it has expanded, said, “This event has grown to not only supplies, but also to essential services.” Dental checkups, eye ex-
ams and even haircuts are provided to the children. “The dentists, optometrists and barbers were friends of the band and golf buddies. They were more than happy to help out,” Rucker said. “Unselfishly, they don’t worry about the costs to time and they bring their assistants.” “It’s not just the band but the whole community giving through this platform,” Bryan said. Carney added that there are fun activities planned for the kids registered for the noon-4 p.m. event Saturday at Burke High School, 244 President St.
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A child is given a haircut from volunteer Jerome Simmons of Profile Barber Institute during a Hootie’s Homegrown Roundup event at Burke High School.
Those still interested in donating supplies can do so today and Friday at any of the following official drop sites: Lowcountry Plastic Surgery Center, Crab Shack, Qdoba, Great Clips, Homes for Heroes, Kevin’s Transmission, Roof Top Bar at Vendue Inn, Atlantic Bedding & Furniture, Angels and Rascals, Bayer Heritage Federal Credit Union, Papa Murphy’s, Shades of Charleston, Tides Folly Beach/Blu Restaurant and
And let’s not forget the Homegrown Concert, which helped start this whole movement. There are two concerts, actually, due to popularity and demand, as a second day and show were added last year. In addition to the strong opening acts of upcoming country star Justin Moore on Friday night and ’90s rock mainstay Collective Soul on Saturday night, there’s a three-band show starting at 1 p.m. Saturday (gates open at noon). The lineup consists of Rock Hill’s edgy country boy Earl Ray and, from Charleston, pop-rock Southwood and country-rock Blue Dogs. Though Hootie & the Blowfish doesn’t actively tour, only playing a couple of shows a year, Rucker admitted the band only rehearses the day before the Homegrown Concert. “It’s like riding a bike. We’ve been friends for 25 years. We all walk into the room and everything falls into place,” he said. Rucker also admitted that playing in Charleston brings more than the normal pre-show nervousness because there are so many people he and his bandmates know in the audience, though it’s short-lived. “Those feelings fall away once we start playing as we’re there to have fun,” he said. “Charleston is the best. We’re with friends and it is such a great feeling to see the audience singing and dancing the whole way through.” Bryan agreed, adding, “As we haven’t been playing but a few concerts per year for some time, these are our biggest shows of the year. It’s amazing. It sells out, tailgating even. The little butterflies immediately turn to positive energy once on stage.”
Beyond the Blowfish When the lead singer becomes the de facto face of a band, there can be the unrelenting temptation to
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pursue a solo career. Peter Cetera left Chicago and never returned. David Ford left Easyworld, and that was the end of the band. On the other side of the spectrum is South Carolina’s own Rob Thomas, who found success with his platinum solo album, “Something To Be,” in 2005 and won three Grammy’s on Carlos Santana’s hit “Smooth” in 1999, but says he never left Matchbox Twenty to do so; in fact, they have a new album set to be released in September. Rucker said he is firmly in the latter category. “There’s at least one more album and tour in us. My solo career and country music is just my day job.” In the meantime, Rucker will be releasing his third solo album early next year with a supporting tour to follow. The first single, “True Believer,” is schedule to be released within the next couple of weeks. Even with the huge success of this first two solo albums and being awarded the Country Music Association’s 2009 New Artist of the Year Award, Rucker feels no pressure regarding the upcoming release. “With the first album, I had no expectations and I was just blown away and humbled with its success. I thanked God,” Rucker said. For his second one, “Charleston, SC 1966,” he said, there was a lot of pressure to prove his country
debut was not a fluke. “This one is a simple ‘Thank You’ to all the people who bought the other ones,” Rucker said. His new solo album will be a progression from his last album and less introspective in its subject matter. “This one will sound a little different. More R&B mixed in and it will rock File/staFF a little more but it is defiDarius Rucker leads Hootie & the Blowfish in last year’s Homegrown Concert. nitely country,” Rucker explained, jokingly adding, “Country enough, more or less country.” In addition to Rucker’s successful solo career, the other members of the band have been keeping busy in music and other ventures. Lead guitarist Bryan just released a new single, “If You Saw Her,” that is receiving airplay on The Bridge radio station, and he’s expected to play it at the concert. Drummer Jim Provided “Soni” Sonefeld recorded a Rucker performs. worship album, and bassist Dean Felber bought and is managing Perception Wines Winery. When pushed further for a probability of a new group album given the band’s last studio album, “Looking For Lucky,” was released seven years ago, Rucker said, “One-hundred percent. No doubt.” With 2014 being the 20th anniversary of the release of “Cracked Rear View,” Rucker said the timing is File/staFF perfect. Crowfield’s Parker Gins (from left), Tyler Mecham and When asked, “So 2014 is Micah Nichols perform on the Grand Lawn at the Famgoing to be the year of HooProvided ily Circle Tennis Center during last year’s Homegrown tie?” Rucker simply replied, Rucker and Luke Bryan perform. Concert. “And the Blowfish.”
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It’s all about the performing arts this week
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his is a week to focus on the performing arts and give a standing ovation to some of the truly great theater and production companies we are blessed to have here in Charleston. Also, check out Head2Head Trivia on Page 35 for even more theater fun.
‘All’s Well That Ends Well’
There’s just something about Shakespeare that never gets old. The man was a genius, and his genius lives on in theater companies and literature classes the world over. This week, catch a production of Shakespeare’s “All’s Well That Ends Well” by the College of Charleston School of the Arts’ theater department. The show is part of the department’s 15th annual Shakespeare Project. “The story tells of a recently widowed countess who allows her beloved son to leave her side and be mentored in the court of a king,” explains Nandini McCauley, C of C media resources coordinator. “But, young Bertram’s callow behavior is given encouragement by reckless companions, and Bertram humiliates a brave and skilled young woman named Helena. “Helena’s healing arts were passed along to her by her own father, and now she must craft a way not just to fulfill her own heart’s desire but to improve the heart of the man she loves. “This is a tale of magic and grace in which the women are both shrewd and undaunted, showing that they are the better mentors to the men around them,” McCauley continues. The show starts its run today and goes through Sun-
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day; there will be a second run of shows Aug. 23-28. All evening shows will be at 7:30 p.m. and the Sunday matinees will start at 3 p.m. The show will be at the Emmett Robinson Theatre, 54 St. Philip St., inside the Simons Center. Tickets are $15; $10 for C of C students, faculty, staff and senior citizens. Call 953-6306 for more information or to purchase tickets.
‘The House of Yes’
A play set in a strange house full of dysfunctional family members who are trapped inside at Thanksgiving as a hurricane bellows outside? Yes, please, to the absurdity that is “The House of Yes.” What If? Productions’ artistic director Kyle Barnette describes the show as “the comedic and sordid story of Marty Pascal (New York guest artist Patrick Arnheim) and the hurricanecursed Thanksgiving evening he reluctantly brings his new fiancee, Lesly (Mary Fishburne), home to meet his larger-than life family.” The story gets really interesting when Marty’s twin-sister Jackie O (Carri Schwab) and Lesly meet. Jackie O’s reaction to Lesly and to her brother’s news apparently sets the stage for all kinds of unexpected
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“The House of Yes” opens Thursday and runs through Saturday, with another showing set for Aug. 23-25. All the shows will start at 8 p.m. at 84½ Society St., home of Threshold Repertory Theatre. Tickets are $18, $12 for students, and are available online at www.whatif productions.org. For more information, call 793-1972.
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Chucktown Throwdown PhotograPhs by Marie rodriguez
about 600 people descended sunday on trophy Lakes on Johns island for the Chucktown throwdown. the cable-only wakeboarding competition served as a fundraiser for new features for an upand-coming wake park. in addition to boarding, attendees enjoyed the music of dJ atlas during the afternoon and the dubplates during finals. adding to the festivities were adult beverages, jump castles for the kids and a pie-throwing booth. For more photos from the throwdown, check out charlestonscene. com.
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Price: $39.95 More info: 722-1112 or www. charlestonharbortours.com
Live Music
When: 5 p.m. doors Aug. 16 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway Price: Free More info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
When: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays Where: TBonz Gill & Grill, 1668 Old Towne Road More info: 556-2478
Shrimp City Slim
When: 6-10 p.m. Thursdays Where: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. Price: Free
When: 5:30 p.m. boarding Where: Carolina Belle, 10 Wharfside St.
Frank Duvall Trio
More info: 724-3815
Ben Fagan Duo
When: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 16 Where: Rita’s Seaside Grille, 2 Center St.
Graham Whorley
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale, 410 W. Coleman Blvd.
Larry David Project
When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Poe’s Tavern, 2210 Middle
St. More info: 883-0083
Dan Clamp
When: 7-10 p.m. Thursdays Where: The Grill on the Edge, 41 Center St. More info: 633-0143 or www. follygrill.com
2 Cool
When: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 16 Where: TBonz Gill & Grill, 1668 Old Towne Road
Island Duo
When: 7-10 p.m. Thursdays Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.
Karaoke with Bryan
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays Where: Pierpont Pub, 2366 Ashley River Road More info: 737-0072
TrickKnee
When: Aug. 16
Please see CLUBs, Page 27 For more weekend events, go online to www.charlestonscene.com.
Today India Association Gala
What: India Association will host a gala. Guests in their best evening formal wear will taste authentic Indian cuisine prepared on site by master chef Anil Kumar from Washington and watch Dances of India performed by Nalanda School of Dance led by Indira Satyapriya from Ohio. When: Tickets are on sale now for Oct. 13 event Where: Embassy Suites North Charleston, 5055 International Blvd. Price: $50 More info: 670-3600 or www. indiaassociationofgreatercharleston.com
Third Thursday
What: Summerville DREAM will start off this month’s Third Thursday with the bang of the drums. All are welcome to join this community event called a drum circle. Bring any type of percussion instrument (or check one out) in Hutchinson Square) and a chair. Join in the rhythm between 5 and 6 p.m. Short Central will feature its own music: Sam Singleton will be singing songs from the ’60s and ’70s and some classic standards. When: 5-8 p.m. Aug. 16 Where: Downtown Summerville, E. Richardson Avenue and N. Main Street Price: Free More info: 821-7260 or www. summervilledream.org/ content/third-thursdayaugust-2012
‘Porgy and Bess’
What: Set in Charleston’s fabled Catfish Row, Porgy and Bess is the story of beautiful Bess who struggles to break free from her scandalous past. The only one who can rescue her is the crippled but courageous Porgy. When: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16-18; 3 p.m. Aug. 19 Where: Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church St. Price: Tickets are $35 for adults,
$30 for seniors, $22 for students and $18 for children 12 and under; premium seating on first two rows of center balcony More info: 722-4487 or www. footlightplayers.net
‘The House of Yes’
What: Thanksgiving Day, 20 years after the JFK assassination, a hurricane threatens the home of the bizarrely dysfunctional Pascal family who just happen to be neighbors of the Kennedy compound. When Marty brings home his new fiancee to meet the family, sister Jackie-O, in complete pink suit and pill box hat regalia, has other more sinister plans. When: 8-9:30 p.m. Aug. 16-18, 2325; 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 19 Where: Threshold Theatre, 841/2 Society St. Price: $10-$18 More info: 793-1972 or www. whatifproductions.org
Works by Vordai
What: Local artist Vordai will showcase modern, abstract paintings. Created in mixed media, her works are heavily influenced by Mark Rothko and Jackson Pollock. on vieW: Aug. 1-31. Window viewing anytime. When: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 1-31 Where: The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave. Price: Free More info: 740-5854 or http:// bit.ly/culturalarts
Comedy tour
What: Summer Value Tour 2012: Stand-up comedy from Todd Barry (of HBO’s “Flight of the Conchords”), Neil Hamburger (opening act for Tenacious D), with special guest Brendon Walsh from Austin, Texas. When: 8:30 p.m. doors Aug. 16 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway Price: $20
Friday Music on the Green
What: Music on the Green fea-
tures family-fun concerts during the summer. Guests can enjoy the sounds of rock and roll, jazz, funk, beach music, country and more. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Bring a beach chair or blanket for the event. When: 6-9 p.m. Fridays, 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-green-summer-concert-series
Sound of Charleston
What: Experience the sounds that define Charleston and its unique Southern charm coming to life in sacred and historic spaces during a 75-minute live concert. When: 7 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. Price: $28 adults, $25 seniors, $16 students, children 12 and under free More info: 270-4903 or www. soundofcharleston.com
Bingo Improv
What: Do you like playing bingo and winning prizes? Do you like improv? Audience members will receive Bingo cards and play along while Theatre 99 improvisers do unscripted scenes based on what number is called. When: 8 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St. Price: $10 More info: 853-6687 or www. theatre99.com
Bachelor Party Improv
What: Theatre 99 Company member John Brennan decided to celebrate his Bachelor Party on stage in an Improv Jam at Theatre 99. He will improvise with his groomsmen and friends who are improvisers from Theatre 99, Improv Olympic Chicago and UCB New York City. When: 10 p.m. Aug. 17
Where: Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St. Price: $8 More info: 853-6687 or www. theatre99.com
Saturday Fishing Tournament
What: It’s the summer’s largest fishing tournament. Prizes awarded in: Adult Angler, Lady Angler, Youth Angler (12 & under), Senior Angler (60+), Total Weight of Five Fish and King Mackerel. Held rain or shine. Online registration ends Aug. 16. On-site registration begins at 6 a.m. Prizes awarded at 4:15 p.m. Adult chaperon required for ages 15 and under. When: 6 a.m. Aug. 18 Where: Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave. Price: Fee: $12/$9 CCR Discount/ King Mackerel: $14/$12 CCR Discount More info: 588-3474 or www. ccprc.com
Reggae Concert
What: Relax and enjoy traditional old school roots reggae with a new school attitude in the beautiful outdoor setting of James Island County Park. Bring a chair or blanket and groove the night away to live music by ReggaeInfinity. Food, beverage, and souvenirs will be available for purchase. Outside alcohol and coolers are prohibited. When: Gates open 8 p.m.; music begins 8:30 p.m. Where: James Island County Park, 871 Riverland Drive Price: Tickets are $8 for adults (13 and up); children 12 and under are free. Annual Gold Passes will be honored. More info: 795-4386
Nephcure Walk
What: Proceeds from this event will support the Nephcure Foundation and MUSC’s medical research for therapies for kidney diseases that can cause Nephrotic Syndrome. Walkers that collect
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Where: Wild Wing Cafe, 618 Rivers Ave. More info: 818-9464
Saturdays Where: The Grill on the Edge, 41 Center St. More info: 633-0143 or www. follygrill.com
Soul Fish Duo
John Cusatis
Clubs from Page 26
When: 9 p.m.-midnight Where: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road Price: Free
Carroll Brown
When: 9 p.m. Aug. 16-18 Where: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St.
The Sweetgrass Girls When: Aug. 16 Where: Brick, 213 East Bay St.
Dave Landeo
When: Thursdays in August Where: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N. Market St. More info: 722-9464
Karaoke & Dance
When: 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Thursdays Where: Banana Cabana, 1130 Ocean Blvd. Price: No cover. More info: 532-6221
Plane Jane
When: Thursdays Where: Wild Wing Cafe, 644 Coleman Blvd. More info: 971-9464
Friday Rene Russell
When: 4-7 p.m. Where: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave. Price: Free
The Dead 27’s
When: 5 p.m. doors Aug. 17 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway Price: Free More info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Soul Fish Duo
When: 5-8 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Rita’s Seaside Grille, 2 Center St.
Shrimp City Slim
When: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Freshfields Village Green, Crossroads of Johns, Seabrook and Kiawah islands Price: Free More info: 816-6684 or www. freshfieldsvillage.com/events/ view/music-on-the-greensummer-concert-series
The Louie D. Project
When: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Vendue Inn Rooftop Bar, 23 Vendue Range St. More info: 810-0055 or www. LouieD.com
Jess Strickland &Alan Stearn
When: 6-9 p.m. Fridays and
When: 6 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Mueller’s Pub, 630 Skylark Drive
James Slater Trio
When: 7-11 p.m. Fridays Where: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. Price: Free More info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens. com/highcotton/charleston/ news
Tristina Miller
When: 7 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Single Smile Cafe, 100-A South Main St. Price: Free More info: 875-7745 or www. summervilledream.org/single smilecafe
Jazz Duo
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays Where: Atlanticville Restaurant, 2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island More info: 883-9452 or www. atlanticville.net
Bil Krauss
When: 7-10:30 p.m. Where: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave., Isle of Palms Price: Free
Juke Joint Johnny & The Hurricanes
When: 8-11 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Brick House Kitchen, 1575 Folly Road Price: Free
Melted Velvet
When: Aug. 17 Where: Brick, 213 East Bay St.
Calhoun’s Calling
When: 9 p.m.-midnight Fridays Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.
Dan Clamp
When: 9 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Planet Follywood, 32 Center St. More info: 588-7380
Never Tha Less Band
When: 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Aug. 17 Where: The Strike Zone at Dorchester Lanes, 10015 Dorchester Road Price: Free
Hed Shop Boys
When: 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Sand Dollar Social Club, 7 Center St. Price: Free
The Cool
When: 9:30 p.m. Aug. 17
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events from Page 26 more than $100 will receive a Tshirt, and teams collecting $500 will receive four tickets for the water slides at Wannamaker Park. There will also be refreshments, a DJ, a drawing for prizes and a chance to meet local families affected by Nephrotic Syndrome and other kidney diseases. When: 9 a.m. Aug. 18 Where: North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd.
Military Society
What: The Scottish-American Military Society is in the process of forming a Post. Meetings are open to those of Scottish heritage who are active duty or retired military, including Coast Guard. When: 9 a.m. the third Saturday of each month Where: VFW Post 3433, 10154 Bellwright Road, Summerville
Ice Cream Social
What: Support your local museum with an afternoon of ice cream and fun and games for the entire family. The museum is accepting monetary donations and supplies for this event. When: Noon-3 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: Summerville Dorchester Museum, 100 E. Doty Ave. More info: 875-9666 or www. summervilledorchestermuseum.org/
Sippin’ Saturday
What: Each Saturday, IrvinHouse Vineyards will serve up a different local food vendor and musical group. Tastings in the Firefly Vodka distillery and winery are $6 to taste six of 15 flavors of Firefly Vodka and Sea Island Rums and $4 to taste five wines. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to picnic under the tree. When: 1-5 p.m. Saturdays, through Oct. 27 Where: Irvin-House Vineyards, 6775 Bears Bluff Road Price: Free More info: 559-6867 or www. charlestonwine.com
Sidewalk Prophets
What: Contemporary Christian pop/rock band out of Nashville, Tenn. VIP ticket-holders will also get a meet-and-greet session with the band.
When: 6 p.m. doors open; 6:30 p.m. concert begins Aug. 18. Where: Old Fort Baptist Church, 10505 Dorchester Road, Summerville Price: $10-$25 More info: 873-2283 or www. oldfortbaptist.org/#/calendarand-events/sidewalk-prophets
Cafe Swing
What: Enjoy a swinging night of jazz with the Charlton Singleton Quartet. You will be treated to the sounds of the bandleader’s trumpet as his ensemble moves through popular standards and original music. When: 7 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: Gullah Cuisine, 1717 U.S. Highway 17, Mount Pleasant
brings guests directly to one of the most secluded and pristine beaches in the world for shelling, swimming, birding and a chance to reconnect with nature. Guests will be able to explore the beach at their own pace. When: Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 19 Where: Coastal Expeditions-Bull Island Ferry, 498 Bulls Island Road Price: $40 for adults, $20 for children 12 & under More info: 881-4582 or www. bullsislandferry.com
Southern Bridal Show
What: The skate shop and clothing boutique, VILN Collective, will host a grand opening party at its new Upper King Street location with drinks, live music from Rocky Horror and Jeff ET and a pop-up shop from Jamie Lin Snider. When: 7-11 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: VILN Collective, 507½ King St. Price: Free and open to the public
What: Your dream wedding begins here. Brides are able to meet face to face with wedding professionals and find everything you need to create the wedding of your dreams in one place and in one day. In addition to getting lots of great ideas and seeing the latest trends, brides will be able to save time and money while also having fun. When: Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 19 Where: N. Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive Price: $10 with coupon from website or $15 cash at the door More info: 800-532-8917 or www.eliteevents.com
Night at The Battery
First Day Festival
VILN Collective
What: The Charleston Battery is welcoming the Museum for a soccer clinic and pizza party with real Battery soccer players. Participants will receive a mini Battery soccer ball. When: 5-8:30 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: The Charleston Battery Stadium, 1990 Daniel Island Drive Price: Free-$10 More info: 853-8962 or www. explorecml.org
Improv Riot
What: Shows at Theatre 99 are improv parties where audience offer suggestions for the Theatre 99 ensemble members to create unscripted scenes. When: 8 p.m. Aug. 18 and 25 Where: Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St. Price: $10 More info: 853-6687 or www. theatre99.com
Sunday Bull’s Island
What: This seldom-offered trip
What: Many children begin the school year without the necessary provisions but with this fundraising drive, thousands of backpacks filled with school supplies will be handed out at the festival celebrating education. When: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 19 Where: Liberty Square, 360 Concord St. More info: 965-4190 or www. charleston-sc.gov/dept/content.aspx?nid=1577
Cupcakes Vs. Cancer
What: Ticket proceeds from the first Charleston Cupcake Competition will benefit the American Cancer Society. When: 2-5 p.m. Aug. 19 Where: The Courtyard by Marriott, 125 Calhoun St. Price: Registration: $50 for professionals, $30 for amateurs and $15 for youth bakers; Tickets: $15 More info: Email paige.crone@ cancer.org.
Music Jam
What: A music-filled afternoon
will feature acoustic guitarist Harrison Ray, Will Lewis Band’s classic rock and blues sound and Sandinistas. When: Gates open at 2:30 p.m.; music 3-7 p.m. Aug. 19 Where: Blue Pearl Farms, 9760 Randall Road Price: Free More info: 887-3554 or http:// bluepearlfarms.com/Blueberry_Jam.html
Music Showcase
What: Live music from Mountains of Earth, Ryan Sheffield, Joel T. Hamilton, Masonjar Menagerie, Elim Bolt, The Local Honeys, Sans Jose, Manray, Carolyn, Sam Sniper, Bully Pulpit, Shallow Palace, Baby Baby and Company. When: 4 p.m. doors Aug. 19 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway Price: $10 More info: 571-4343 or http:// bit.ly/MWVfUJ
‘Save the Fleet’
What: Help the Shem Creek fishermen, their families and crew by enjoying a fun-filled day of local entertainment, a dunking booth, shrimp eating contest, live music by Hollow Point, fresh Lowcountry boil, open bar and a chance to win $2,000. Only 200 tickets will be sold. When: 1-6 p.m. Aug. 19 Where: Goldbug Island Price: $100 per person, $150 per couple More info: Steve Waters, 5343916
Monday Back to School Splash
What: Giant water inflatables fill Memorial Waterfront Park at the Town of Mount Pleasant Splash Day presented by Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital. Local camps, residents and visitors will be treated to a host of inflatable attractions. Parents are not permitted to drop children off. All children must be supervised by parents, guardians or camp counselors. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 20 Where: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park, Harry M. Hallman Boulevard Price: Free More info: 884-8517 or www.
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CLubs from Page 27 Where: Moonshine Saloon, 216 Myers Road
Dangermuffin
When: 9 p.m. doors Aug. 17 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway Price: $10 advance, $12 day-ofshow More info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
24 Center St.
Rachel Kate Gillon & Friends
When: 5 p.m. doors Aug. 18 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway Price: Free More info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Cafe Swing
When: 10 p.m. Aug. 17 Where: Mac’s Place, 215 East Bay St. More info: 793-4653 or www. macsplacecharleston.com
When: 7 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: Gullah Cuisine, 1717 N. Highway 17 Price: $20 show only, $35 show and dinner More info: 881-9076 or www. cafeswing.eventbrite.com
Plane Jane
Cotton Blue
@ Whit’s End
When: Fridays Where: Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Rivers Ave. More info: 818-9464
The Design
When: Aug. 17 Where: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N. Market St.
Saturday The Bill Show
When: 3-6 p.m. Saturdays Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack,
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Wednesday Awendaw Green Jam
What: Live music featuring General Merchandise, Laura Thurston, The Looters and Now You See. When: 6-10 p.m. Aug. 22 Where: Sewee Outpost, 4853 U.S. Highway 17 Price: $5 requested donation
Friday, Aug. 24 Improv Smackdown
What: Improv Smackdown is 50 percent game show, 50 percent sporting event and 100 percent good times. It’s the hit improv show at Theatre 99 where you, the audience, are the judge. At the end of Improv Smackdown, there is an intermission, and the second act is a fast-paced, longform improv set. When: 8 p.m. Aug. 24 Where: Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St. Price: $10 More info: 853-6687 or www. theatre99.com
Saturday, Aug. 25 Beach Music Festival
What: The seventh annual Charleston Beach Music & Shag Festival will feature the mighty Tams, Johnny Rawls
When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Gas Light Art and Wine, 1715 Hollydale Court Price: Free More info: 559-8877
Frank Duvall Trio
When: 7-11 p.m. Saturdays Where: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. Price: Free More info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens. com/highcotton/charleston/ news
Blues Band, Rickey Godfrey Blues Band, the Castaways, Carolina Soul Band and the Fantastic Shakers; shag lessons from professional dancers Jerry & Barbara Wade; and spinning tunes between sets, deejays Gerry Scott, Betty Brown, Jim Bowers and Andy Todd. When: 1-10 p.m. Aug. 25 and 26 Where: Charleston Area Convention Center Complex, 5001 Coliseum Drive Price: $25 day More info: 814-0101 or www. bmspssc.com
Gospel Concert
What: Spend an evening with Michael Combs. This will be a family night of praise and worship through song. It also features The Nelons. When: 7-10 p.m. Aug. 25 Where: Charleston Southern University Lightsey Chapel Auditorium, 9200 University Blvd. Price: Advance adult: $15; day of show: $18 More info: 1-800-922-7315 or 766-6633 or www.jdmgospelsings.com
Rock, Roll, Remember
What: Our Lady of Good Counsel Women’s Guild will be hosting an evening of “Rock, Roll, Remember.” Jeff Walker will be the DJ saluting Dick Clark with music from the days of “American Bandstand.” BYOB, snacks and setups will be provided. When: 7-10 p.m. Aug. 25
Ocean Drive Party Band
What: Dance tunes ranging from beach music and oldies to country, classic rock, R&B and soul. Non-VFW Members are welcome. When: 8 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: VFW post 3142, 3555 Dorchester Road Price: $5 More info: 224-6206 or www. oceanDrivePartyBand.com
Shrimp City Slim
When: 7 p.m. Where: Med Bistro, 90 Folly Road Blvd. Price: Free
Shovels and Rope
When: 8:30 p.m. doors Aug. 18 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway Price: $12 advance, $15 day-ofshow More info: 571-4343
Doug Walters
Sundawg
When: 9 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: Acme Cantina, 31 J.C. Long Blvd. More info: 886-0024 or www. acmecantina.com
Calhoun’s Calling
When: Aug. 18 Where: Brick, 213 East Bay St.
Hed Shop Boys
When: 9:30 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: Sand Dollar Social Club, 7 Center St. Price: Free
The Rip Tones
When: 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Aug. 18 Where: The Strike Zone at Dorchester Lanes, 10015 Dorchester Road Price: Free
Morgan’s Road
When: Aug. 18 Where: Uncorked Wine Bar, 664-G Long Point Road Price: Free
When: 10 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: Mac’s Place, 215 East Bay St. More info: 793-4653 or www. macsplacecharleston.com
Shakin’ Martini’s
Dave Landeo Band
When: 9 p.m. Aug. 18 Where: Planet Follywood, 32 Center St. More info: 588-7380
Where: Father Kelly Hall, 105 W. Hudson Ave., Folly Beach Price: $10 More info: 588-6683 or http:// olgc-follybeach.org
Sidewalk Chalk Contest
What: Fort Sumter will celebrate the 96th birthday of the National Park Service with a sidewalk chalk coloring contest at the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center. The theme is “Picture Yourself in the National Parks” and categories will be divided by age. Register in advance. When: 8:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 25 Where: Liberty Square, 360 Concord St. More info: 577-0242 or www. nps.gov/fosu
Grape Festival
What: Get down and dirty with muscadine grapes at the ninth annual Grape Stomping Festival. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Lowcountry Local First. Bring lawn chairs, but not coolers. Music will be provided by Mac Leaphart and My Ragged Company. Local craft and food vendors will be on site along with a kids’ area. Sign up for the Lucy Look-a-Like Contest of the grape stomping contest before the event. When: Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 25 Where: Irvin-House Vineyards, 6775 Bears Bluff Road Price: $10 per car
When: Aug. 18 Where: Wild Wing Cafe,
Please see CLubs, Page 29 More info: 559-6867 or www. charlestonwine.com
Record Expo
What: Monster Music will host its biannual vinyl showcase for record buying, collecting, swapping and listening, with items ranging from high-end collectibles to $1 bargains. Hello My Name is BBQ will be the on-site food vendor. When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 25 Where: West Ashley Shoppes, 946 Orleans Road Price: Free and open to the public. More info: 571-4657 or www. monstermusicsc.com
Sunday, Aug. 26 Charity Ride, Car Show
What: The LEARN Horse Rescue’s second annual Charity Bike Ride & Car Show offers live entertainment by Eddie Bush. At the plantation enjoy a car show, live music, food from Pot Kettle Black and Jack’s Cosmic Dogs, beer and wine. Also kids activities, jump castles, water slides, face painting, misting tents and more. Proceeds benefit LEARN Horse Rescue. When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 26 Where: Charleston Tea Plantation, 6617 Maybank Highway, Wadmalaw Island Price: $15 bike ride/car entry fee More info: 478-3026 or www. learnhorserescue.com
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clubs from Page 28 36 N. Market St. More Info: 722-9464
Sunday New South Jazzmen
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays Where: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. PrIce: Free More Info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens. com/highcotton/charleston/ news
Dori Chitayat
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays Where: Atlanticville Restaurant, 2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island More Info: 883-9452 or www. atlanticville.net
Ric Wooten
When: 2-5 p.m. Sundays Where: The Grill on the Edge, 41 Center St. More Info: 633-0143 or www. follygrill.com
Stereofly Southeast Showcase
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Plane Jane
When: Sundays Where: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N. Market St. More Info: 722-9464
Monday Acousticmuffin
When: 5 p.m. Aug. 20 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway PrIce: Free More Info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Margaret Coleman & Wayne Dawes
When: 6-10 p.m. Mondays Where: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. PrIce: Free More Info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
Dance Party w/ DJ E
When: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 20 Where: Banana Cabana, 1130 Ocean Blvd. More Info: 532-6221
Shrimp City Slim
When: 4 p.m. doors Aug. 19 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway PrIce: $10 More Info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
When: 7-10 p.m. Mondays Where: Med Bistro, 90 Folly Road Blvd. PrIce: Free More Info: 766-0323 or www. themedbistro.com
Whiskey Diablo
Open Mike
When: 6-10 p.m. Sundays Where: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. PrIce: Free More Info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens. com/highcotton/charleston/ news
Ted McKee & Friends
When: Sundays Where: D.D. Peckers Wing Shack, 1660 Savannah Highway PrIce: Free
Larry David Project
When: 9 p.m. Mondays in August Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.
Tuesday Open Mike Night
When: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Bakehouse Charleston, 160 East Bay St. PrIce: Free More Info: 577-2180 or www. bakehousecharleston.com
James Slater Trio
When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Wild Wing Cafe, 644 Coleman Blvd. More Info: 971-9464
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays Where: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. PrIce: Free More Info: 724-3815
Market Street Trio
Rotie
When: Sundays Where: Tristan, 10 Linguard St.
Jess Strickland
When: 8 p.m. Aug. 19 Where: Planet Follywood, 32 Center St. More Info: 588-7380
Ric Wooten
When: 9 p.m.-midnight Sundays in August Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.
TrickKnee
When: Sundays in August Where: Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Rivers Ave. More Info: 818-9464
When: 6-9 p.m. Aug. 21 Where: Rita’s Seaside Grille, 2 Center St.
Open Mike Night
When: 6 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Single Smile Cafe, 100-A South Main St., Summerville PrIce: Free More Info: 875-7745
The Reckoning Duo
When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Where: Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale, 410 W. Coleman Blvd.
The Algar Rhythms
When: 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Atlanticville Restaurant, 2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island
More Info: 883-9452
Mac Calhoun
When: 9 p.m.-midnight Tuesdays in August Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.
Fire and Ice Karaoke
When: 9 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Wet Willies, 209 East Bay St. PrIce: No cover. More Info: 826-2193 or www. facebook.com/fire-Ice-Karaoke
Shamus O’Butcher
When: Aug. 21 Where: Mac’s Place, 215 East Bay St. More Info: 793-4653 or www. macsplacecharleston.com
Wednesday Awendaw Green Jam
When: 6-10 p.m. Aug. 22 Where: Sewee Outpost, 4853 N. Highway 17 PrIce: $5 requested donation
Ric Wooten
When: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays Where: The Grill on the Edge, 41 Center St. More Info: 633-0143 or www. follygrill.com
Anne Caldwell
When: 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays Where: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. PrIce: Free More Info: 724-3815 or www. mavericksouthernkitchens. com/highcotton/charleston/ news
Rock N’ Roll Kidz
When: 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 Where: Blackbeard’s Cove Family Fun Park, 3255 N. Highway 17
Not So Serious
When: Wednesdays Where: Rita’s Seaside Grille, 2 Center St. More Info: 588-2525
Carroll Brown
When: Wednesdays Where: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St.
Lowcountry Blues
When: 8 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays Where: Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, 1205 Ashley River Road More Info: 225-7427
The Bill Show
When: Aug. 22 Where: Brick, 213 East Bay St.
Spiritual Rez
When: 9 p.m. doors Aug. 22 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway PrIce: $7 More Info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Jeff Houts
When: 9 p.m.-midnight Wednesdays Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.
The Big Gun Show
When: 10:30 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Big Gun Burger Shop, 137 Calhoun St. PrIce: Free More Info: 789-3821
Thursday, Aug. 23 Southern Flavor
When: 5 p.m. doors August 23 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway PrIce: Free More Info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Oh Ginger CD Release
What: Indie/folk duo will celebrate the release of a three EP series, centered around vibraphone, guitar and harmonies. When: 8 p.m. August 23 Where: Theatre 99, 280 Meeting St. PrIce: $10 More Info: 853-6687 or www. theatre99.com
Two Fresh
When: 9 p.m. doors August 23 Where: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway PrIce: $15 More Info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Ric Wooten
When: 9 p.m. August 23 Where: Planet Follywood, 32 Center St.
Gracious Day
What: Country/Southern. When: August 23 Where: Brick, 213 East Bay St.
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ACE’S ON BRIDGE By BOBBY WOLFF
The80thanniversaryoftheEuropean Bridge League will take placethissummer.Tenyearsago, commemorative plaques were presented to former European Champions. Two of the greats, Giorgio Belladonna and Rixi Markus, jointly hold the record, with 10 apiece. Today’s deal features Giorgio Belladonna on defense during the European Championships of 1967, held in Dublin, where he gained his sixth title as a member of the famous Italian Blue Team. In those days, negative doubles were not the norm — Belladonna’s double was for blood. Defending two clubs doubled, Belladonna led the heart queen, then switched to a low diamond, away fromhisace.East wonwith
the king, and proceeded to cash the ace and king of hearts, on which Belladonna discarded the diamond nine and ace. East now played a diamond, which South ruffed with the club nine. Belladonna refused to overruff, discarding a spade instead. South tried a low club toward the jack, but Belladonna inserted his queen, then got off lead with a spadetodummy’sace.Therewas now no way that declarer could return to his hand without Belladonna scoring another trump trick. It was 200 points for Italy. You can see that if West had not discarded his diamonds on his partner’s winning hearts, declarer would have had a safe re-entry to hand with a diamond ruff.
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MALLARD FILLMORE By Bruce Tinsley
JuDGE PARKER By Woody Wilson & Mike Manley
FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE By Lynn Johnston
ROSE IS ROSE By Pat Brady & Don Wimmer
MARY WORTH By Joe Giella & Karen Moy
PEARLS BEFORE SWINE By Stephan Pastis
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BABY BLUES By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman
DILBERT By Scott Adams
ANDY CAPP By Reg Smythe
HAGAR THE HORRIBLE By Chris Browne GET FUZZY By Darby Conley
ZITS By Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman
GRAND AVENUE By Steve Breen
ToDAY’s horoscoPe
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t make choices based on hearsay. It’s important to find out firsthand what is expected and what you can do to keep the peace.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you let your feelings deter you from reaching your goals, you will lose confidence and the support of individuals you need on your team.
SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21): Take care of important matters before you move on to pleasurable pastimes. A financial gain will result if you are conscientious and industrious.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Deliver what you promise. It will be difficult to maintain a good reputation if you keep changing your mind.
CApRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): Keep a tight grip on your money. A partnership based on give-and-take can turn into a lifelong relationship.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ll learn a lot from a friend or relative if you discuss your options. A work relationship will grow.
LIBRA (SEpT. 23OCT. 22): Do your own thing and you’ll attract positive attention. A change in your relationships can be expected. Learn from your past mistakes.
AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): Put greater faith in a partnership. You stand to gain personally and professionally if you are easy to get along with.
SCORpIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): Being secretive will save you from loss. Focus your attention on personal changes that show your skills in an unusual way.
pISCES (FEB. 19MARCh 20): Keep on top of the way you feel and how you affect others. Love is highlighted, and special plans will be well-received.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Network, share your interests and expand your friendships and business relationships. Take care of your health.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t let the past hold you back. Take care of matters that will make you look bad if not addressed. A change of plan or direction will cause stress.
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Parents have Summertime, and the trivia is easy to help teach ... or so the contestants make it seem D H BY REBEkAH BRADfORD Special to The Post and Courier
ugely popular with a current revival on Broadway, “Porgy and Bess” has a strong connection to Charleston: The story takes place here and the book that the play was based on was written here. Also of note, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the composer’s death. And as luck would have it, local theater troupe the footlight Players is currently staging a production of “Porgy and Bess” at the Dock Street Theatre. This week, current trivia champ Jane Davis is being challenged by tourist kayla Hightower on all things “Porgy and Bess.”
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A photograph of George (left) and Ira (right) Gershwin and Dubose Heyward in the South Carolina Historical Society collection. Ira wrote “Dear DuBose — Being associated with you on ‘Porgy and Bess’ has been not only an honor but also a pleasure. With fingers crossed before New York — Ira Boston Oct. 2, 1935”
QUESTIONS
1. Who wrote the book on which the play “Porgy and Bess” is based? 2. Who wrote the music? 3. Technically, what is “Porgy and Bess” considered, an opera or a musical? 4. An international group of collectors claims there’s more than 30,000 different recordings of this song from “Porgy and Bess.” 5. What song did Hugh Laurie cover on his 2011 (special edition) album “Let Them Talk”? 6. Nina Simone’s recording of which song from “Porgy and Bess” was a Billboard Top 20 hit? 7. Set in Charleston, what is the fictional part of town where the story takes place? 8. In 1957, Louis Armstrong recorded an album of music from “Porgy and Bess” with what jazz singer? 9. In different versions, Cab Calloway and Sammy Davis Jr. have both played which character? 10. What actress from the recent Broadway revival won the Tony Award for her performance as Bess?
JANE’S ANSWERS
1. DuBose Heyward 2. Gershwin 3. Musical? 4. “Summertime” 5. I don’t know. 6. “My Man’s Gone Now” 7. Catfish Row 8. Billie Holiday 9. Porgy 10. Audra McDonald
CONCLUSION Jane didn’t last long as she met some stiff competition from a new contestant. Kayla is the new Head2Head trivia champ and will defend her new title next week. Performances of “Porgy and Bess” at Dock Street, 135 Church St., continue until Aug. 19. For tickets and show times, go to www.footlightplayers.net.
KAYLA’S ANSWERS
1. The guy who wrote that children’s book about the country bunny, DuBose Heyward. 2. George Gershwin 3. I believe technically it’s an opera, but is performed as a musical a lot. 4. “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy ...” 5. The guy from “House?” Wow, I had no idea he could sing. 6. I know she recorded a couple so I’ll have to guess on this one: “I Loves You, Porgy?” 7. Catfish Row 8. One of my favorites, Ella Fitzgerald. 9. Not too sure. Maybe the one she’s with before Porgy. 10. Audra McDonald
CORRECT ANSWERS 1. DuBose Heyward 2. George Gershwin 3. Opera 4. “Summertime” 5. “It Ain’t Necessarily So”
6. “I Loves You, Porgy” 7. Catfish Row 8. Ella Fitzgerald 9. Sportin’ Life 10. Audra McDonald
EAR ABBY: Wouldn’t it make sense if grade school teachers set aside time, weekly or monthly, to go over some very generic information that kids need to learn? I’m talking about things like how important it is to have pets neutered and why, how to manage money, and show them what the average dad earns and what it costs to run a household and support a family. It might help kids to grow up understanding that money isn’t free and get them past the “gimmes.” There are so many topics that ought to be introduced to youngsters at an early age: how to groom themselves properly, be exposed to a variety of music genres, teach them how grandparents can use help even from children. They could be taught to be aware of their surroundings, to realize that foul language isn’t an attribute and why it’s important to be pleasant. There are so many topics. Ten minutes a week on different topics would suffice. Why not? — CHAPLIN, CONN., READER DEAR READER: Why not? Because teachers are so overwhelmed trying to get their students to learn enough basic curriculum to pass state-mandated tests that they don’t have time! Reading your letter, I couldn’t help but wonder whose children you are describing. All of the topics you mentioned are things children should learn from their parents. Where are those parents? AWOL? DEAR ABBY: I have just started back into the dating scene after my divorce and being single for five years. I had a vasectomy when I was married, and I’m wondering at what point I should tell prospective dates this information. — SNIPPED IN ONTARIO, CANADA DEAR SNIPPED: Raise the subject as soon as a woman mentions the idea of wanting children. It
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should certainly be discussed before you have sex. P.S. Because vasectomies have been known to fail and won’t prevent someone from picking up an STD, you should always make sure you and your partner are protected by using a condom. DEAR ABBY: Several years ago we bought a used sofa at a garage sale. It is now falling apart. A friend of mine in the hotel business offered me an almost new sofa bed from a room that was being redecorated. It matches the colors in our game room perfectly. My wife said, “You can’t bring hotel furniture into the house. Yuck!” My logic is this: Why can’t our kids sleep on a hotel bed in our house if our other houseguests are using the kids’ rooms? We would use our clean sheets, and they sleep on the sofa beds in the hotels we stay in. My wife doesn’t want a bug-free sofa bed that about 5 percent of hotel guests have used in our home for occasional use. Am I cheap, or am I married to a clean freak? — WHO’S BEEN SLEEPING IN MY BED? DEAR SLEEPING: Not knowing you better, I can’t say whether you’re cheap. But your wife should know that many people buy used hotel furniture, and selling it is big business. The sofa bed could be cleaned and sanitized and the mattress replaced. (Inquire about it at any furniture store that sells sofa beds.) But don’t push your wife into taking it or the person who winds up sleeping on it could be you. Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com.
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