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f you hadn’t guessed it yet, this weekend is all about SEWE. With something for almost everyone, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. From the overwhelming array of art by a multitude of artists to the demonstrations of the winged wonders from the Center for Birds of Prey, there’s just too much going on to catch it all. But don’t worry, the folks who organize the event are already planning for next year. Check out the special sec-

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My dog loves his toys, but not enough to jump into a giant tank of water for one. tion to help you plan your weekend. We also have additional coverage in Chew on This (Page 10) and in Art Scene (Pages 16-17). And don’t forget to test your SEWE knowledge with this week’s trivia (Page 27). I have to say I’m most looking forward to taking my four-legged fur ball out to

watch the DockDog demos. And, no, he won’t be participating — he’s scared of the waves at the beach. But I’m hoping he makes a few friends. Southeastern wildlife just not your thing? Avoid downtown completely by heading to the nearest movie theater to catch one of the many movies coming out this week (Pages 5-8). Or head out to Capers Island or McClellanville and go for a run (Page 4). If you do decide to head downtown, just remember to watch for all those pedestrians and to be patient when searching for parking. – Allison Nugent anugent@postandcourier.com facebook.com/AllisonTNugent

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Go wild in McClellanville, on Capers Island

Haffa, who was interviewed last week by Runner’s World magazine about trail running in the Lowcountry, started the Francis Marion Dirt Dash in September 2010 and has since added three more races, including the River Otter 10K Trail Relay on Oct. 6 and the Last Chance 50K on Dec. 15.

hile Charleston isn’t known for its trail activities, the area’s off-road running has been gaining traction the past three years. I think the lag in popularity for trail running, hiking and biking in the Lowcountry can be pinpointed to three main reasons: our long, hot summers; our mosquitoes, gnats and other biting insects; and our flat terrain. But thanks to the efforts of Mount Pleasant Fire Department firefighter and avid trail runner Chad Haffa, who also serves as the South Carolina representative for USA Track & Field’s Mountain/Ultra/Trail running, the trails all around us are getting more attention.

mainland. The first in a series of three ECOruns, presented by Barrier Island ECO Tours, starts at 11 a.m. Sunday, but you have to get there via a ferry from the Isle of Palms Marina. The late registration fee of $45 includes the ferry ride, but bring $3 for the marina parking fee. Other races in the series will be held March 18 and April 15. More details at caperseco run.blogspot.com, or contact Brett Carlson at Capers ECOrun@gmail.com

Goldsworthy, Beth Burkett will lead a nature arrangement workshop “using natural materials and the landscape as paint and canvas.” Sculptures will be photographed and then left to nature. The class, for ages 8 and up, will be 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Caw Caw Interpretive Center. The cost Almost 9 Miler is $8 for county residents Saturday marks his Februand $10 for nonresidents. ary contribution: the second Registration is required, and annual Eagle Endurance a minimum of five is needed Almost 9 Miler Trail Run at for the class to be held. Buck Hall Recreation Area Follow the Drinking just south of McClellanville. Gourd is part of the PRC’s Natural art, The race starts at 8 a.m. The “Portable Planetarium” astronomy fee is $35. series, and it is run by interNever forget that the I ran it last year and it’s pretation coordinator Keith Charleston County Park on a beautiful winding trail McCullough. PROVIDE BY AMY MENCHACA and Recreation Commission with gorgeous views of the The program is described Participants in last year’s inaugural Eagle Endurance has an array of activities nearby marsh. Granted, if as such: “Step back in time every weekend, and two that to view the night sky that you want a big Cooper River Almost 9 Miler Trail Run in McClellanville started caught my eye this week escaping slaves followed to Bridge Run production, this running according to age-group handicaps. were Goldsworthy Nature freedom and discover an imisn’t for you. But if you want Arrangement and Followthe undeveloped, bridgeportant element of Africana fun getaway in the woods, Carolina. it fits the ticket. More details at www.eagle- less barrier island, concerns ing the Drinking Gourd. American heritage.” over disturbing wildlife has Both, however, require a The program, for ages As of Feb. 10, Haffa endurance.com kept the race confined to the minimum number of regalready had 42 registrants, 9 and up, will be 9:30Capers ECOrun island’s beach. istrants. Register at www. 10:30 a.m. Saturday at North surpassing last year’s race While the Capers Island Still, including the boat ccprc.com or call 795-4386. Charleston Wannamaker total, including runners ECOrun 10K and 5K used ride out there, the run is Inspired by British envifrom Florida, Alabama, County Park. Minimum to use part of the trails on worth the escape from the ronmental sculptor Andy registration is 12. Georgia and North

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‘Secret World’ great place to visit movie review

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onsidering the eccentric, almost psychedelic fantasy worlds created in Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki’s tales, a story of tiny people living beneath the floorboards of a house seems almost normal. “The Secret World of Arrietty,” from Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli, also is a pleasant antidote to the siege mentality of so many Hollywood cartoons, whose makers aim to occupy every instant of the audience’s attention with an assault of noise and images. Slow, stately, gentle and meditative, “Arrietty” nevertheless is a marvel of image and color, its old-fashioned pen-and-ink frames vividly bringing to life the world of children’s author Mary Norton’s “The Borrowers.” Already a hit in Japan, “Arrietty” has undergone the typically classy Englishlanguage transformation. Previously adapted in the 1997 live-action slapstick comedy “The Borrowers,”

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The character Arrietty, voiced by Bridgit Mender, is shown in a scene from the animated feature “The Secret World of Arrietty.” Norton’s stories follow the adventures of a family of teeny people who live off things scavenged from nature or from the oversized human world that’s unaware of the existence of this miniature race. Spirited 14-year-old Arrietty (voiced by Bridgit Mendler, star of Disney Channel’s “Good Luck Charlie”) lives with her mom and dad (real-life couple Amy Poehler and Will Arnett) and is about to join in on her first borrowing expedition to fetch supplies from the “human beans” living upstairs.

Yet Arrietty violates the rules: She’s seen by Shawn (David Henrie of Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place”), a sickly youth who has come to stay in the country with his aunt. It becomes a sweet, chaste, sort-of first love story. Arrietty sheds her inbred borrower’s fear of humans, and Shawn proves a tender soul who understands the fragile existence of his small friend and her kind, doing what he can to help. The filmmakers inject a bit of tension and some laughs through busybody house-

★★★½ (out of 5 stars) DIRECTOR: Hiromasa Yonebayashi and Gary Rydstrom CAST: The voices of Bridgit Mendler, Amy Poehler, Will Arnett RATED: G RUNNING TIME: 1 hour, 34 minutes WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at charleston scene.com and offer your opinion of the film.

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keeper Haru (voiced with joyful, gradually increasing lunacy by Carol Burnett), who sets out to capture the borrowers for her own mad purposes. The warm simplicity of the story and the cleverness and artistry of the animation make up for any vocal shortcomings, though. The wonder the film reveals in the mundane is what makes “The Secret World of Arrietty” such a fantastic place to visit.

“Fargo” and “Cedar Rapids” lane. Greg Kinnear plays an on-the-ropes, ethically challenged insurance agent who here’s something stumbles onto a new cusabout the frozen tomer, tumbles into the idea Northern Plains, filled of defrauding him and steps with folksy, trusting and through the “Thin Ice” and righteous Dakotans, Minin over his head. nesotans and Wisconsinites, Mickey Prohaska (Kinnear) that screams “insurance cons gullible Bob (David fraud” to screenwriters. The Harbour) into taking a job notion that there’s nowhere with his agency. When Bob in America quite so honest lands a semi-senile farmermakes writers want to give client, Mickey is more than the phrase “You can’t cheat happy to steal the commisan honest man” a perverse sion and sell the man more workout. insurance than he needs. That’s what drives “Thin Gorvy Hauer (Alan Arkin, Ice,” a darkly funny indie wheezy, scattered and hilariwaltz — or polka — down ous) is high-maintenance.

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Mickey, always put-upon, is forced into being more helpful than he’d like. Then he learns that Gorvy has a violin that some famous collector wants. The next thing you know, he’s planning to sell Gorvy’s fiddle and pocket the cash himself. An ex-con locksmith (Billy Crudup, creepy) gets involved, and that’s when the film takes a dark, bloody turn. Nothing is quite what it seems, but that makes “Thin Ice” play more clever than it is. But it’s still an amusingly nerve-racking trek with the folks in the land of “you betcha.”

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Nothing quite what it seems in ‘Thin Ice’ movie review ★★½ (out of five stars) DIRECTOR: Jill Sprecher CAST: Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Lea Thompson, Billy Crudup RATED: R for language, and brief violent and sexual content RUNNING TIME: 1 hour, 33 minutes WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at charleston scene.com and offer your opinion of the film.

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K, who knew Tom Hardy, the new Batman villain and “Warrior” warrior, could be so funny? Reese Witherspoon? Sure. Chris Pine? No surprise there. But Hardy? In “This Means War,” Hardy and Pine audition for James Bond and Ethan Hunt, respectively, playing CIA pals who always get their man. And they play guys who call on all their spycraft — and a lot of national security infrastructure — in competing to woo the same winsome blond, Lauren, played by Witherspoon. Dating a spy, as we learned in last week’s “Safe House,” is a tricky proposition. He or she is going to lie. Or at least be a little disingenuous. “Have you ever killed anybody with your bare hands?” “Not this week.” Hardy plays Tuck, the shy dad who is split from his little boy’s mother, vulnerable enough to be attractive to online date Lauren, who works as a product tester at a marketing company. And Pine is FDR, a rich playboy spy always ready with a line: “I know movies. And women.” That pickup is as out of date as the video store he tries it out in. Lauren goes from alone and lying about it to juggling two guys in a heartbeat. Who might be Mr. Long Term? But since these guys are spies, naturally they find out. And as Bugs Bunny used to put it, “Of course you know, this means war.” So they set up rules — a “gentleman’s agreement”: “Don’t tell her” that they know and “stay out of each

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movie review ★★★ (out of five stars) DIRECTOR: McG CAST: Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy, Chelsea Handler RATED: PG-13 for sexual content including references, some violence and action, and for language. RUNNING TIME: 1 hour, 38 minutes WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at charleston scene.com and offer your opinion of the film. other’s way” are among those rules. So is “No hanky panky.” This action-packed romantic comedy was directed by “Charlie’s Angels” vet McG, who handles the shifts in tone with the requisite skill. One minute, they’re shooting it out with the villain (Til Schweiger) and his henchmen, the next they’re employing every gadget and invasion of privacy known to the CIA in their battle to

woo the girl and keep the other guy from getting her. The generally nameless assistants aren’t necessarily in on why they’re employing wiretaps and spy satellites to keep tabs on this woman. The guys play more fully fleshed-out characters, and Hardy in particular seems to relish showing off a softer, sillier side. Witherspoon’s character is on shakier ground. Let’s see, she’s single and insecure about it — but confident and mercenary enough to play these two in ways any frat boy would appreciate. And no matter what she’s done, she gets to play the victim. “This Means War” feels packaged and market researched and factory sealed for our protection, from the comical way the boys treat an impending torture scene all the way down to giving comic Chelsea Handler, as Lauren’s confidante, a purse packed with zingers. But it’s a brisk sprint over familiar ground with just enough appeal to action addicts and romantic-comedy lovers to amuse fans of both genres.

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victims stand in shocked silence, no one daring to speak up: “What are you doing? What kind of soldier ★★★ (out of 5 stars) does this? What kind of DIRECTOR: Angelina man does this?” Jolie Ajla is captured, but she CAST: Zana Marjanovic, discovers she has a protecGoran Kostic, Rade tor. Danijel is a captain, Serbedzija the son of a general (Rade RATED: R for war vioSerbedzija). He can’t be too lence and atrocities inobvious about it among cluding rape, sexuality, his men, but he still has nudity and language. a shred of humanity left, RUNNING TIME: one awakened by seeing 2 hours, 7 minutes Ajla. He keeps her alive. He WHAT DID YOU resists sniping at civilians THINK?: Find this indiscriminately. review at charleston Marjanovic wonderfully scene.com suggests a woman terrorized and offer your opinion and torn. Love, painting, sex with a man of her choosof the film. ing: Those are her means of escape, her way of pretendwar begin, the break up of ing that the nightmare isn’t Yugoslavia, the majorityMuslim region declaring its happening. But every waking moment she can see that independence, the armed it is. and intolerant Christian Kostic (“The Hunting Serb minority slaughtering one and all who would make Party”) gives away his inner conflict with every that happen. pained look, hidden from We see uniformed brutes his comrades. round up every Muslim, Jolie’s debut film has tencarrying out “ethnic cleansder moments of love and ing” town by town, aparthorrific bursts of violence, ment block by apartment filmed with care and cut toblock. gether with skill. It’s a good Women are raped, often in front of the other women. movie on a great subject, Men are hauled off and shot, even if it is well short of a great film. buried in mass graves. The

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ngelina Jolie’s debut film as a writerdirector has a cause, vivid characters and a compelling story. An ill-fated romance between a Muslim and Serb set against the backdrop of the Bosnian civil war, “In the Land of Blood and Honey” is so involving you may find yourself shouting at the screen for the Muslim heroine (Zana Marjanovic) to make a break for it, abandon her Serb soldier lover (Goran Kostic) and save herself. But like her heroine, Jolie Jolie struggles with when to get out, unable to trim this involving but slowin-spots political thriller to a faster, more palatable recounting of recent history. A brief, lyrical prologue re-creates Bosnia-Herzegovina just before the war: a quiet land of cafes, clubs, clean streets and seeming tolerance. Ajla (Marjanovic), a painter living with her singlemom sister in Sarajevo, goes on a lovely date with Danijel (Kostic). They slow dance, they drink, they sing along with the accordion-rock band. Then BOOM — a bomb blast, dead and wounded club-goers. Danijel, a cop, helps the wounded. Ajla comforts a dying woman. “Everything’s going to be all right,” she whispers, a line repeated by the doomed, the delusional and by their murderers throughout the film. And thus does the civil

8E.Thursday, February 16, 2012 _________________________________________ CHARLESTONSCENE.COM __________________________________________________ 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 ELITE SQUAD: THE ENEMY WITHIN NR

The head of Rio’s Special Police Operation Battalion finds he has become a hero to some and a villain to others after a mission to stop a prison riot ends badly.

will end his career. Cinebarre: Today: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:40 Terrace: Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 12:20, 2:10, 4:10, 6:50, 8:45

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST G Disney’s 1991 masterpiece returns.

Park Circle: Sat: 8 p.m.

Citadel 3D: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 4:55, 7:05 Regal 18 3D: Today: 1:30

GHOST RIDER: SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE PG-13

BIG MIRACLE ★★★ PG

Johnny Blaze must stop the devil from taking a human form.

A Greenpeace volunteer struggles to save a family of whales.

James Island 3D: Fri-Mon: 1:55, 7:30 Tue-Thurs, Feb. 23: 7:30 James Island: Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 4:25, 10 Northwoods 3D: Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:40

Cinebarre: Today: 1:05, 4:05, 7, 9:35 Citadel: Today: 12:05, 2:25, 4:45, 7:05, 9:25 Hwy. 21: Fri-Sun and Thurs, Feb. 23: 7 Northwoods: Today: 1:05, 4, 7, 9:25 Fri-Sat: 1:05, 4 Sun-Thurs, Feb. 23: 1:05, 4, 7 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:15, 4:35, 7:05, 9:55 Regal 18: Today: 2:05, 4:50, 7:30

IN THE LAND OF BLOOD AND HONEY ★★★ R

CHRONICLE ★★★ PG-13

A love story involving a Serbian soldier and a Bosniak A group of high school students gain superpowers captive set during the Bosnian War. after a wild discovery. Terrace: Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 2:15, 4:45

THIS MEANS WAR ★★★ PG-13 It’s spy vs. spy in this comedy about two CIA agents who battle against each other after discovering they are dating the same woman.

Citadel: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:40 James Island: Today-Mon: 1:40, 4:20, 7:05, 9:25 TueThurs, Feb. 23: 4:20, 7:05, 9:25 Northwoods: Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40

THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY ★★★½ G This animated tale takes us behind the walls and under the floors in antoher look at “The Borrowers.” Citadel: Fri-Mon: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30

PLAYING ALBERT NOBBS ★★★ R

In 19th-century Ireland, a woman, played by Glenn Close, has to pass as a man in order to find work. Terrace: Today-Thurs, Feb. 23: 12:20

THE ARTIST ★★★★½ PG-13 A silent movie star worries that the arrival of ‘talkies’

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Cinebarre: Today: 1:35, 4:35, 7:40, 9:50 Citadel: Today: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 Hwy. 21: Today: 7 Fri-Sun and Thurs, Feb. 23: 8:50 James Island: Today and Tue-Thurs, Feb. 23: 4:15, 6:50, 9:10 Fri-Mon: 2, 4:15, 6:50, 9:10 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, Feb. 23: 12:40, 2:50, 5, 7:10, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:25, 5, 7:55, 10:05 Regal 18: Today: 1:55, 4:25, 7:15

CONTRABAND ★★★ R Mark Walhberg stars as a former smuggler who must return to a life of crime in order to save his brother-in-law from a drug lord. Northwoods: Today: 1:10, 3:55, 7, 9:35 Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 1, 3:55, 7, 9:30 Palmetto Grande: Today: 4:05 Regal 18: Today: 4:55, 2:10, 7:55

A DANGEROUS METHOD ★★★ R Michael Fassbender and Viggo Mortensen star as Carl Jung and Sigmund Freud in this exploration of their relationship. Terrace: Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 12:25, 9:15

THE DESCENDANTS R A land baron attempts to reconnect with his two daughters after his wife is injured. Cinebarre: Today: 1, 4, 7:10, 9:55

Citadel: Today: 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:35, 4:15, 6:55, 9:35 Terrace: Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 2:25, 4:40, 7:20, 9:25

EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE ★★★½ PG-13 A boy wrestles with the death of his father in the World Trade Center attacks. Hwy. 21: Today: 8:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 12:55, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40 Regal 18: Today: 1:15

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO ★★★★ R An investigative journalist teams up with a computer hacker to solve a murder. Citadel: Today: 12:30, 4, 8

THE GREY R After their plane crashes in Alaska, an oil drilling team struggles to survive. Cinebarre: Today: 12:50, 3:50, 7:05, 9:50 Citadel: Today: 1:10, 4, 6:55, 9:40 James Island: Today: 7:10 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, Feb. 23: 1:10, 4, 7, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:55, 4:40, 7:25, 10:10 Regal 18: Today: 1:25, 4:25, 7:25

HUGO ★★★ PG An orphaned boy attempts to finish an invention started by his father. Citadel: Today: 12:50, 3:50 Palmetto Grande 3D: Today: 1:05, 3:55 Regal 18 3D: Today: 1:25

THE IRON LADY ★★★ PG-13 Meryl Streep stars as the former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:25, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30 Terrace: Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 12:15, 4:35, 7:10, 9:15

JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND ★★ PG

Tue-Thurs, Feb. 23: 6:45 James Island: Today: 4:05, 9:45 Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 4:05, 9:10 Northwoods 3D: Today-Thurs, Feb. 23: 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:40 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:40 Palmetto Grande 3D: Today: 4:20, 7:20, 9:45 Regal 18: Today: 1:50 Regal 18 3D: Today: 4:30, 7:50

JOYFUL NOISE ★★ PG Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah play two members of the same choir who team up to win a national competition. Northwoods: Today: 1:20, 4:10

MAN ON A LEDGE ★★ R PG-13 A man threatening to jump off a ledge keeps police occupied while a diamond heist is taking place. Northwoods: Today: 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 7:35, 10:05 Regal 18: Today: 1:35, 4:15, 6:55

ONE FOR THE MONEY ★ PG-13 A newly divorced woman takes a job at a bail bondsman’s office. Cinebarre: Today: 1:30, 4:30, 7:50, 10 Citadel: Today: 7:15, 9:30 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, Feb. 23: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:20, 5:10, 8, 10:15 Regal 18: Today: 1:45, 3:55, 6:45

RED TAILS ★★★ PG-13 The Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. Citadel: Today: 12:50, 3:50, 7, 9:45 Hwy. 21: Today: 8:35 James Island: Today-Thurs, Feb. 23: 4:15, 9:55 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, Feb. 23: 12:40, 3:45, 7, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:20, 4:25, 7:15, 10:10 Regal 18: Today: 1:05, 3:45, 6:55

SAFE HOUSE ★★★ R

A boy searches for his grandfather on a mythical island.

A CIA agent goes on the run with a fugitive after his safe house is attacked.

Cinebarre: Today: 4:20, 9:45 Cinebarre 3D: Today: 1:20, 7:25 Citadel: Today: 1:30, 4, 6:30, 8:45 Citadel IMAX: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30 Hwy. 21: Today-Sun and Thurs, Feb. 23: 7 James Island 3D: Today: 7:20 Fri-Mon: 1:30, 6:45

Cinebarre: Today: 12:55, 3:55, 7:30, 10:10 Citadel: Today: 12:55, 3:50, 7, 9:50 James Island: Today and Tue-Thurs, Feb. 23: 4:25, 7:15, 9:50 Fri-Mon: 1:50, 4:25, 7:15, 9:50 Northwoods: Today-Feb. 23: 1:10, 3:55, 7, 9:40 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:50, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10

Regal 18: Today: 1:10, 3:40, 4:35, 7:10, 7:40

STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE PG Two Jedi knights uncover a conspiracy to take over the world of Naboo. Cinebarre 3D: Today: 12:45, 3:45, 7:20, 10:20 Citadel 3D: Today: 12:30, 3:30, 6:50, 9:50 James Island 3D: Today and Tue-Thurs, Feb. 23: 4, 7, 10 Fri-Mon: 1, 4, 7, 10 Northwoods: Today-Feb. 23: 12:50, 3:50, 6:45, 9:45 Palmetto Grande 3D: Today: 12:50, 1:30, 4:30, 7, 7:30, 10 Regal 18 3D: Today: 1, 3:50, 4:20, 7, 7:35

TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY ★★★★ R During the Cold War, an aging spy must find a Soviet operative who has infiltrated MI6. Terrace: Fri-Thurs, Feb. 23: 2:20, 7

UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING ★ R Citadel: Today: 9:45 Northwoods: Today: 7:20, 9:35 Regal 18: Today: 1:15, 3:35, 6:50 Regal 18 3D: Today: 1:45, 4:05, 7:20

THE VOW ★★½ PG-13 After a woman suffers a memory loss, she must learn to fall in love with her husband again. Cinebarre: Today: 1:10, 4:10, 7:35, 10:05 Citadel: Today: 12:15, 1, 2:35, 3:45, 4:55, 6:15, 7:15, 8:40, 9:35 James Island: Today: 4:10, 7:15, 9:40 Fri-Mon: 1:45, 4:10, 6:55, 9:40 Tue-Thurs, Feb. 23: 4:10, 6:55, 9:40 Northwoods: Today-Feb. 23: 1:20, 4:10, 7:05, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:10, 2:10, 4, 4:45, 7:10, 7:50, 9:50, 10:15 Regal 18: Today: 1:20, 2, 4, 4:45, 7:30, 8

THE WOMAN IN BLACK ★★★ PG-13 A young man travels to a remote village and finds out a ghost is terrorizing locals. Cinebarre: Today: 1:25, 4:25, 7:45, 10:05 Citadel: Today: 12:35, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:45 Hwy. 21: Fri-Sun and Thurs, Feb. 23: 8:45 James Island: Today: 4:20, 7, 9:20 Fri-Mon: 1:45, 7:20 Tue-Thurs, Feb. 23: 7:20 Northwoods: Today-Feb. 23: 12:20, 2:35, 4:50, 7:10, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:15, 4:55, 7:45, 10:15 Regal 18: Today: 1:40, 4:10, 7:05

Azalea Square, 215 Azalea Square Blvd., Summerville, 821-8000 | Cinebarre, 963 Houston-Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 884-7885 | Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with IMAX, 2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 556-4629 | Highway 21 Drive In, Beaufort, 846-4500 | James Island 8, Folly and Central Park Rd., 795-9499 | Hippodrome, 360 Concord St., Suite 100, 724-9132 | Cinemark Movies 8, 4488 Ladson Rd., Summerville, 800-326-3264 (dial 1415#) | Palmetto Grande, U.S. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, 216-TOWN | Park Circle Films, 4820 Jenkins Ave., Park Circle, North Charleston, 628-5534 | Regal Cinemas 18, 2401 Mall Drive, North Charleston, 529-1946 | Terrace, 1956-D Maybank Hwy., 762-9494 | Ivanhoe Cinema 4, Walterboro, 549-6400 | Northwoods Stadium Cinemas, 2181 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston, 518-6000

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Bulgogi from Rice B Korean Restaurant.

Rice B serves up traditional Korean BY ROB YOUNG Special to The Post and Courier

ice B Korean Restaurant is situated in an unlikely spot flanked by an Exxon gas station and a Quiznos sub shop on Mary Ader Avenue. Then again, the trip out to West Ashley is much easier (and more economical) than hopping a flight to Seoul for authentic Korean food. The restaurant is set in bright, clean environs, benefiting from lots of natural light. The bulgogi runs $6.99-$9.99, while the bibimbap costs $7.49-$8.99. These dishes, as you probably know, aren’t exactly the turkey bacon guacamole or honey bourbon chicken subs. Bulgogi translates to “fire meat” in English, and, yes, I had to Google that one. Now, I’ve never exactly had fire meat before, but I’d be happy to sample Rice B’s bulgogi on any future occasion. It’s a stir-fried beef dish made from marinated cuts of sirloin and served alongside rice, kimchee, vegetables and tempura in a bento box. Bibimbap means “mixed rice,” and in Rice B’s version, it’s served as “dolsot bibimbap,” or in a stone pot. A serving of hot, white rice acts as the foundation, providing bedding for scallions, onions, mushrooms, shaved carrots, marinated beef and

Bibimbap

if you go WHAT: Rice B Korean Restaurant WHERE: 3515 Mary Ader Ave., West Ashley HOURS: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday MORE INFO: 766-0301

even an egg if requested. In keeping with Korean tradition, diners are asked to combine all the items in the dish together before eating. It results in a tasty blend, drawing from the soy sauce and sesame oil applied to the beef and from the texture of the egg. Rice B also makes some seriously good dumplings (12 for $5.99) and other Korean specialties such as the katsu chicken and pork cutlets, and jab chae, a sweet potato noodle dish with beef and vegetables. With any of the choices you’ll be ridiculously happy and plenty full — once you’ve found the restaurant.

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The Old Village Post House, 101 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant, has planned a Wild things French-themed wine dinner Now in its 30th year, the ◗ SNOB, 192 East Bay St., will to be paired with Vintage Southeastern Wildlife Exbe open 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. ’59 Imports at 6:30 p.m. position generates many Saturday for lunch. Look for Wednesday. “wild” dinner events: chef’s specials to celebrate Executive chef Frank Lee wild game. Call 723-3424 and chef de cuisine Foror go to www.maverick rest Parker have crafted ◗ Tristan Restaurant, 10 Linguard St., partners with southernkitchens.com. culinary creations for this goat. sheep. cow. at 7 tonight four-course menu, while difor a wild game dinner. ◗ 82 Queen will offer drink rector of wine and beverage The five-course dinner will and daily specials during Patrick Emerson has paired include wine pairings by Vi- SEWE. Email info@82 wines with each course. dalco. Go to www.tristan queen.com or call 723-7591. Reservations are required dining.com for the menu. and can be made by calling ◗ Peninsula Grill is offerFive percent of each $100 388-8935. The dinner is $65 ticket sold to this dinner ing a VIP SEWE package, plus tax and gratuity. Go to will be donated to SEWE. which includes accommoda- www.mavericksouthern Tristan will offer complitions for four nights at the kitchens.com. mentary valet parking. Call Plantation Inn, a bottle of Heart health 534-2155 to reserve a spot. champagne upon arrival Cafe Fork, 2408 Ashley and two priority badges that River Road in West Ashley, admit holders to all SEWE ◗ The Grocery’s chef and owner, Kevin Johnson, is featuring American Heart exhibits and onto SEWE will kick off the weekend shuttles between exhibit lo- Association heart-healthy brunch menu to coincide cations during show hours. specials and desserts until with SEWE. Brunch will be The badges also grant access the end of February. They served 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. to the opening reception, are open for lunch 11 a.m.Saturday and Sunday. The private viewing hours, Pre- 2 p.m. weekdays. Call 769Grocery is at 4 Cannon St. view Gala, SEWE Soiree, 0300 or go to www.cafefork. Go to thegrocerycharleston. Southern Breakfast and VIP com or www.forkfinegourcom or call 302-8825. hospitality suites. Addition- met.com. ally, the package includes a Fat Tuesday ◗ The Ducks Unlimited Oys- signed 2012 SEWE poster, ter Roast will be at 6 p.m. collector’s lapel pins and a The Lowcountry ParFriday at the Charleston copy of the event directory. rothead Club will host the Visitor Center Bus Shed. Go The package costs $1,999 eight annual Mardi Crawl to www.sewe.com. plus tax. Peninsula Grill is at on Feb. 25 on Shem Creek in 112 N. Market St. 723-0700. Mount Pleasant. Registration begins at noon at Red’s ◗ Bull Street Gourmet at 120 King St. plans to make ◗ 17 North Roadside KitchIce House. menu adjustments to celens plans a SEWE dinner From 1 to 6 p.m., “crawlebrate SEWE. 722-6464. Monday at 7 p.m. The cost ers” will travel in groups to is $65. Elyse Winery is the each of five participating beverage partner for this restaurants on Shem Creek: ◗ Social Restaurant + Wine Bar, 188 East Bay St., has dinner, featuring venison, Red’s Ice House, RB’s Seainitiated a prix-fixe tasting boar, rabbit, duck, quail and food, Vickery’s Bar & Grill, menu. The menu will be wild-caught seafood. The Water’s Edge and Shem available during SEWE. The restaurant is at 3563 U.S. Creek Bar & Grill. cost is $27. Call 577-5665 or Highway 17, Mount PleasProceeds benefit the S.C. go to socialwinebar.com. ant. Call 606-2144. Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Ronald McRestaurants on TV ◗ Halls Chophouse will ofDonald House, Pet Helpers fer a menu of rabbit, quail, The Glass Onion, 1219 and Hospitality Heroes. bison, antelope, wild shad Savannah Highway, will Register for $25 in adand Carolina Cup oysters appear on Food Network’s vance at www.lcparrot that will be available during “Diners, Drive-ins and heads.org or for $26 SEWE. Halls Chophouse is Dives.” The episode will air through PayPal including at 434 King St. 727-0090. Monday at 10 p.m. The show PayPal fees, or for $30 at the featuring Fuel Charleston, event. Registration includes ◗ High Cotton, 199 East Bay 211 Rutledge Ave., will air at an event T-shirt, koozie and St., plans to add game dishes 9 p.m. Feb. 24. prizes. Special to The Post and Courier

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Sports bar finds new home in Olde Village Special to The Post and Courier

he “franchise” of Thomas Dowling and Brian Mahoney continues to grow with the transformation of the former Zocalo cantina into DIG in the Park last fall. In less than a week, Park Circle got a new player in the eaters’ league of Madra Rua, Cork Neighborhood Bistro, EVO, Sesame Burgers and Beer, Park Pizza Company and the Barbeque Joint. Its name comes from the successful Daniel Island Grille. In a few short years, Dowling and Mahoney have launched DIG (2008), followed by Daniel Island Catering, Dublin Down Irish pub (2011), the DIG Rig food truck (2011) and DIG in the Park (November). The footprint of the restaurant remains the same. They have enhanced the outdoor patio area, opening up a side of the restaurant with garage door-style windows that allow diners to be inside or outside along a narrow bar rail and adding tables in the space that was (and is) the awkward entry into the restaurant. Colorful pennants play up the sports motif, and 17 high-def TVs make sure you are “hard wired” to your favorite team. Ten satellite programs feed the fan appetite for all sports, all the time. The menu mirrors that of the Daniel Island Grille with appetizers, sandwiches, salads and wraps named for athletes, stadiums, coaches and clubs. Clever descriptions, including the prophetic “Tom Brady no ring this year” onion rings ($5.99) and Dick Vitale’s “yeah baby” back ribs ($7.99), make for entertaining reading. Prices are well-positioned for a good point spread from appetizers to entrees and will not break your betting bank. The sports bar ethos is expressed in wings, dips,

chicken and pasta. The hot dog menu ($6.99$7.99) featuring Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs caught our attention with its toppings. The Bronx Bomber ($7.99), layered with grilled onions, sauerkraut and spicy mustard, captures a ballpark taste memory. A Ricky Henderson quesadilla came up short ($6.99, plus $2 or $3 for protein). The tomato-basil-seasoned tortilla developed offGRACE BEAHM/STAFF flavors, the flat wrapper was DIG in the Park is at 1049 E. Montague Ave. in North cold and the added pork Charleston. filling and cheeses never melded together. The whole dish then was cooled down with the toppings of sour cream and salsa. That was CUISINE: American common with all the dishes: CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite LOCATION: 1049 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston condiments or toppings creating cold or cool dishes that PHONE: 225-5201 should have been warm. HOURS: Daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Philadelphia’s Chase Utley FOOD: ★★ ATMOSPHERE: ★★★ would be doing more than SERVICE: ★★★ choking up on his bat with PRICE: $ the Philly chicken cheese COSTS: Appetizers $4.99-$7.99; soups and chili $3.99- steak ($8.99), made with grilled chicken bits, Swiss $5.99; salads $3.99-$11.99; burgers and hot dogs cheese, peppers, onions and $6.99-$13.99; sandwiches and wraps $7.99-$9.99. mushrooms. So not a Philly VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Yes chicken! The sandwich itself WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: Yes was dry, a still life of ingreBAR: Full-service bar; happy hour 4-7 p.m. Mondaydients. The roll was doughy Friday and dried out, and the adPARKING: Street parking dition of diced tomatoes OTHER: Daily menu specials, Team Trivia Thursdays 8:30 p.m., free (seasonal) oyster roasts Fridays 5-7 p.m., (diced rather than sliced) did nothing to moisten the live music Friday, outdoor patio (kid- and dog-friendsandwich with the essences ly), cornhole, sports packages, catering, big-screen televisions, projector screen, Drink Exchange Program of flavors that define its iconic stature. After each 4-7 p.m. Facebook. bite, we questioned if anychips, nachos and poppers. and demand (and 100 perone tastes the food. The Stadium cravings for fried, cent under the control of the menu reads better than it salty, gooey and crunchy tastes, and that is a shame. owners). A ticker tape runs can be found in the Mugsy under the screen that lists But what DIG in the Park Bogues shrimp ($10.99), the prices, along with highs did not deliver in food flaCollege of Charleston Cou- and lows for a designated vors it made up for in its gar chips ($5.99), Sammy beverage menu. What won- carefree atmosphere and Sosa mozzarella sticks derful lessons on the econfriendly vibe. It holds on to ($6.99) and Bases Loaded the scrappiness that defines omy can be learned here: nachos ($7.99). Chicken, supply and demand, trends, bars with “sport” in their beef ($2.99), tuna, shrimp or market manipulation and name. It beats with the heart salmon ($3.99) can be added transaction analysis. Econ of a neighborhood watering to salads and nachos. 101, anyone? Enterprising hole and embraces its neighDIG in the Park also has a drinkers could have fun borhood competitors with Drink Exchange Program with this one. respect and support. 4-7 p.m. This little gimmick Now it should barter a Daily specials allow the is a software system dekitchen staff to express their trade for some items on signed to change the prices creativity and trick out baits menu and put the fried of drinks based on supply sics such as meatloaf, grilled foods on the disabled list.

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Food

Whet your appetite.

Wednesdays in

BY MATTHEW GODBEY Special to The Post and Courier

Emily Hearn

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Singer and songwriter Emily Hearn adds a fresh face to the emerging talent on the evolving local music scene. The Griffin, Ga., native, 21, has already managed to capture the attention of resident celebrities Darius Rucker (whom she served as an opening act for last year) and Bill Murray with her brand of cheery smart-pop and heartbreaking country, a style that seems to all but bob with optimism while never straying too far from realism. Hearn’s 2010 self-released debut, “Paper Heart,” scored the budding singer a lot of attention, thanks in large part to the catchy single “Rooftops.” A video for the song featuring Murray and scenes from around Charleston caused a stir around town. But Hearn proved not to be just another sugary indiepop singer, with more adult, country-inspired tunes such as “New Orleans.” The song is featured on Hearn’s 2012 sophomore effort, titled “Red Balloon,” and spotlights her powerfully evocative voice that seems to glide quietly from one note to the next while still offering an emotional sense of yearning and heartache. There’s something in Hearn’s voice that tells us to be happy, something so honest and genuine that we believe her and abide. It’s music that is sweet — dare I say cute — but yet tough and true enough to not be pushed around by cynicism or actuality. That, in itself, is something to root for. Emily Hearn will perform at the Music Farm, 32 Ann St., tonight with special guest and fellow local singer-songwriter Tyler Boone. Tickets are $7 and are available online at www.etix.com or at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Eric Lindell New Orleans-based bluesman Eric Lindell has long had the rare gift to piece his life together through song. He has the ability to weld together jazz, soul, blues and sandy, sun-bleached undertones that stem from his time as a youth in California and as a man consumed by the music and streets of New Orleans. Growing up in the coastal California town of San Mateo, Lindell spent his youth as a self-proclaimed “skaterpunk,” listening to Black PROVIDED Flag and Fishbone before his love for the Delta Blues, Emily Hearn jazz and funk took him to New Orleans. It was there, Go to www.musicfarm. in the sticky air and lively com or call 577-6989 for nightclubs of a city so rich in more information. music and spirit that Lindell Lee Barbour cut his teeth on the street musician circuit. Lee Barbour first came to He quickly became an acrecognition in the Charlescomplished player on the ton jazz scene as an experiguitar, harmonica, bass and mental guitarist. keyboard, performing with Known as a player with a several local big names, rare gift for improvisation including the members of and subtle complexity, he Galactic. began lending his talent to In 1999, he won the John several artists ranging from Cary Ann Hearst and Band Lennon Songwriting Comof Horses to jazz legend Joe petition with his song “Kelly Ann,” and began building a Beck (who’s played with name for himself as a songMiles Davis, Duke Ellingwriter and solo artist. ton, Herbie Hancock and His defining album, others). “Change in the Weather,” Barbour also made waves with his own bands, as well, came in 2006, and Lindell most notably with the rebel- immediately found himself liously progressive jazz trio at the forefront of critical and public praise. Gradual Lean. He began displaying his At 25, Barbour became the influences in a way no one youngest adjunct faculty had ever heard before, a professor at the College of Charleston, where he taught style that combines the jazz guitar for a time before swampy blues of the New Orleans bayous and then, moving to the Big Apple to at times, slips in hints of teach at the New York City surf and ska. Lindell’s latest Guitar School. Barbour will celebrate his album, “West County Drifter,” was released last year on album release party with a special performance Friday M.C. Records. Eric Lindell will perform at night at The Pour House, The Pour House, 1977 May1977 Maybank Highway. Doors open at 9. Tickets are bank Highway, tonight with $7 in advance, $10 the day of The Congress. Doors open the show and are available at at 9 p.m. Tickets are $12 and are available at the door or the door or online at www. online at www.etix.com. etix.com. Call 571-4343 or go to Call 571-4343 or go to www.charlestonpourhouse. www.charlestonpourhouse. com for more information. com for more information.

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NONFICTION/AVANT GARAGE

When it came time for local musician Lee Barbour to record a CD of original material, the guitarist wasted no time surrounding himself with the best possible people to assist him every step of the way. “Nonfiction,” the title of Barbour’s recently completed disc, could likely refer to the fact that the music here has a satisfyingly real quality to it. “Blues for America,” the album’s lead-off track, finds Barbour coaxing some beautifully melancholy chords out of his instrument while the trumpet of another local jazz savior, Charlton Singleton, wails in unison. “Scarlet Circle” brings things back toward a more traditional jazz sound nicely, while tracks such as “Ape Naked” and “White Devil” demonstrate an almost symbiotic relationship between Barbour and guest musicians such as drummers Quentin Baxter, Jeff Sipe and Ron Wiltrout, saxophonists Kebbi Williams and John Ellis, and others. The ambitiously titled “Wolf Blitzer,” one of the album’s best, once again allows for a truly creative exchange of musical ideas between the assembled artists. This is guitar jazz with an adventuresome streak, and the album’s final track, a daring cover of My Bloody Valentine’s “Only Shallow,” further drives that point home.

Van Halen A DIFFERENT KIND OF TRUTH/ INTERSCOPE

So here’s the thing about “A Different Kind of Truth,” Van Halen’s attempt to return to its David Lee Roth glory days: Sometimes trying to re-create the past backfires on you. To be sure, the project had potential. After a successful tour with Roth a couple of years back, Eddie and Alex Van Halen went into the studio with Diamond Dave and decided to flesh out some demos from more than a quarter-century ago. That plan works occasionally on the new album, on songs such as “New Tattoo” and “Stay Frosty.” For the most part, though, these “new” songs sound like Van Halen when it was in the waning years of its Sammy Hagar-era. Eddie’s guitar licks are almost desperately intricate, as if he’s telling listeners, “Hey, remember me? I recorded ‘Eruption.’ ” Roth, ever the jokester, can still bring his unique brand of cockiness to the table, but these days he’s showing up for the early bird special. Songs such as “China Town” and “Bullethead” are just a mess. I guarantee that when these guys go out for the inevitable tour in support of the album, anything off the new album that is played will be the signal for the audience to head for the concourse for another beer.

Die Antwoord TEN$ION/DOWNTOWN

When the South African rap group Die Antwoord released its debut effort, “$O$,” in 2010, it was one of the biggest and most pleasant surprises I reviewed that year. The group’s style of mixing the Afrikaan language with English makes for an exotic sound on most of the tracks. Group members Ninja, Yo-Landi Vi$$er, and DJ Hi-Tek definitely don’t pull punches when telling their stories of life and death in their hometown of Capetown, South Africa. On Die Antwoord’s sophomore effort, “Ten$ion,” not much has changed about the delivery by the group members. While Die Antwoord’s failure to evolve might count against them by some, the truth is that familiarity, at least in this case, might help things out. So hearing Vi$$er’s otherworldly vocals rapping on tracks such as “I Fink U Freeky” and “Baby’s On Fire,” or Ninja laying down the law of his land on “Fatty Boom Boom,” where he comes up with, for instance, “I do not want to stop, collaborate or listen,” definitely gives you more time to fall under the very real spell of Die Antwoord. That theory doesn’t lend itself to every track on the album, but more often than not the members of Die Antwoord are still making music that is as aurally interesting as it is socially conscious.

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Militia of Love The ladies in pink and black again hit the track at this season-opener bout Saturday. The Lowcountry Highrollers will take on the Charlotte Roller Girls at The Citadel’s McAlister Field House, 171 Moultrie St. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the bout begins at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance, $14 at the door. Children 10 and younger get in free. Check out www.lowcountryhighrollers.com for details.

SEWE King Street Stroll

Oyster roast Keeper of the Wild, a nonprofit geared toward preserving the state’s wildlife, will hold its annual roast and fundraiser Sunday at Magnolia Gardens. Doors open at 1 p.m., with the food fun set to begin at 2 p.m. and a silent auction slated for 3 p.m. Tickets are $25; kids 12 and under get in free. The price includes entrance to the gardens. Call 696-4488 or 636-1659, or go to www.keeperofthewild.org for tickets.

Leukemia Benefit Fashion Show

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This fourth annual event takes place 5-8 p.m. Friday and will feature 10 artists hosted at separate receptions along — you guessed it — King Street. An after-hours event that is open to the public, the stroll was designed for attendees to meet, observe and discuss the works with the artists. Wine and other refreshments will be offered. For details on who will be where, contact Susan Lucas at 303-1113 or susan@kingstreet marketinggroup.com.

The V-Tones are teaming up with Runaround Sue Vintage to present a fashion show Sunday at the Tin Roof in West Ashley. Starting at 9 p.m., catch the runway show, to be followed by “La Musique Antique” from the V-Tones, for $10. This benefit show is on behalf of the Leukemia/ Lymphoma Society. Call 571-0775 for more info.

Rick Reinert’s “Tidal Reflections”

Rock the Wando Gun and Knife Show

Wiggin’ Out for Abby

Featuring 350 tables of guns, knives, ammo, surplus items, books, reloading supplies and shooting accessories from the state’s “biggest and best dealers,” those on the hunt are sure to find something they like at the Land of the Sky Gun and Knife Show. Returning to the Exchange Park Fairgrounds on U.S. Highway 78 in Ladson, the show runs 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 adults; kids 12 and under get in free. Call Mike Kent at 770-630-7296.

This fundraiser for Abby Bunkley, who is undergoing treatment for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, will be held Saturday at Midtown Bar & Grill, 559 King St. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.bucksforbunks.word press.com. Don your best wig and enjoy food, drink and music provided by DJ R Dot 7-10 p.m. An auction also will be held.

Tyler Perry’s ‘The Have and Have Nots’ Coming to the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Friday and Saturday, this poignant musical tells the story of two families: one that has it all and then some and the other that fears losing what little they have. The play will be performed at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday with a 3 p.m. matinee Saturday. Go to www.northcharleston coliseumpac.com for ticket pricing and more info.

Help support the Wando High School theater program by attending this student band jam. Starting at 2 p.m. Saturday at Awendaw Green, 4879 U.S. Highway 17, enjoy the music and refreshments provided by teacher Gary Brown’s students and the Johnny Dogs, respectively. Admission is $5. Check out www.awendawgreen.com for details.

Legare Farms Fundraiser McCrady’s and Husk are partnering with the likes of Wild Olive, Butcher and Bee, The Grocery and SNOB, among others, to raise funds for Legare Farms. Featuring music by Bill Johnson, this Wednesday event will have a cash bar. Held 5-8 p.m. at McCrady’s, 2 Unity Alley, tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door. Call 577-0025 or go to mccradysrestaurant.com for more info.

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FE STIVAL OV E RV I E W The Southeastern Wildlife Exposition celebrates its 30th year in 2012. Learn why the expo has become the “favorite weekend in Charleston” for so many.

16 E X P O SC H E D U LE 17 E X P O M AP 18 FE ATU R E D AR TI ST Q& A Dustin Van Wechel will be making his eighth appearance at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. Based in Gilbert, Ariz., Van Wechel talks about his love for SEWE, his former job and his artwork. 22 FE ATU R E D SCU LP TO R Q& A In his 13th year at SEWE, Don Rambadt enjoys sharing his work with others, and hopes to evoke a sense of discovery with his art (at right).

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Jim Rozier remembers his very first Southeastern Wildlife Exhibition, way back in February 1983. He almost overdosed. On hand-carved wooden ducks. It’s no stretch as the first festival accommodated limited interests. But from humble beginnings, SEWE has steadily grown to incorporate a wide-ranging terrain. Now it’s one of the largest events of its kind in the United States, revealing a dizzying assortment of fine art, conservation exhibits and demonstrations for sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts. It’s grown so much and become so popular that in three decades, Rozier has only missed two SEWE weekends. Once, the

former Berkeley County supervisor and Berkeley County Council chairman was out of the country. The second, he can’t exactly remember. “But there had to be a reason. Because I love (SEWE),” he said. “It’s my favorite week in Charleston.” Since the late 1980s, in fact, Rozier boasts perfect SEWE attendance. It’s a mark he intends to keep as SEWE returns to Charleston Feb. 17-19 for its 30th annual edition.

‘So many different SEWEs’ Another reason for the event’s popularity? It caters to each demographic. “I try to stress that to people,” said John Powell, a Greenville, N.C., native in his first year as executive director of the exhibition.

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People can create relationships with these artists. They get to understand, and to hear how and why these pieces were created. … It’s preferable to just seeing a painting hanging on the wall. — John Powell, executive director of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

“There are just so many different SEWEs within the larger SEWE.” This year, top attractions include: ◗ Artwork: The juried exhibit this year highlights a pair of talented artists: featured painter Dustin Van Wechel of Gilbert, Ariz., and featured sculptor Don Rambadt of Trevor, Wis. ◗ Decoys and decoy art: An assemblage of rare and antique decoys carved by artisans from the East Coast to the Midwest, all culled from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Coen. In a separate event, the festival will host several dealers of antique and working decoys, all offering complimentary appraisals of personal decoys. ◗ Jack Hanna: A longtime festival favorite, the entertaining television personality and conservationist returns to host two shows with animals and handlers. ◗ Chef demonstrations: About a dozen of Charleston’s best chefs will incorporate locally grown and produced ingredients, showing off a few plum recipes. Headliners include Jeremiah Bacon of Oak Steakhouse and The Macintosh, Marc Collins of Circa 1886, Michelle Weaver of Charleston Grill and John Ondo of Lana. ◗ Center for Birds of Prey demo: Care to see a raptor? Up close? How about raptors such as falcons, eagles, owls and hawks? The Awendaw organization will hold flight demonstrations throughout the weekend. ◗ Retriever demonstrations: Several breeds of dogs (and their trainers) will show off retrieving skills, courtesy of the Boykin Spaniel Society. ◗ DockDogs competitions: Dogs of various breeds and skill levels compete in water jumping contests, with the finals scheduled for Sunday. ◗ Birds of the Wetlands: New this year, this special exhibit features artwork depicting wetland birds from SEWE artists. A portion from sales will benefit Ducks Unlimited. FILE/THE POST AND COURIER

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◗ “Landlocked: The Story of Freshwater Striped Bass”: The festival showcases the world premiere of this film, which theorizes how striped bass, originally a saltwater fish, began to thrive in fresh water once the state built a series of dams on the Santee River in the 1930s. The decision effectively trapped the species. Plus, SEWE includes more than 300 exhibitors promoting and selling their wares and services beneath tents in Marion Square. Available art includes works from more than 100 artists. “There’s truly something for everyone,” Powell said. Last year, among the 40,000 total attendees and artist participants were people from 40 states, as well as Canada, South Africa and Scotland. For all of this year’s fellow festival-goers, Rozier offers a bit of advice: “If you plan to go just one year, you can’t cover it all,” he said. “Those few days, you’re just not going to see everything. You’ve got to come three or four years to cover the whole thing.” He’s right. The event covers a large portion of the peninsula, with events slated for Marion Square, the Gaillard Auditorium, Brittlebank Park, Charleston Place, the Mills House, the Charleston Marriott and the Aiken-Rhett House. For event locations and prices, go to sewe. com. For festival updates and photo galleries, go to postandcourier.com/news/sewe.

Featured artists Despite everything SEWE has to offer, it’s often the artistry — the wide swath of paintings, sculptures and photography showing animals, birds, plants and the natural world — that appeals most to visitors. “These aren’t just wildlife artists,” Powell said. “These are great artists in general. “At other festivals, it’s difficult to find a similar number of artists available to discuss their work,” Powell said. “People can create relationships with these artists. They get to understand, and to hear how and why these pieces were created. Knowing where the idea came from can be enlightening. It’s preferable to just seeing a painting hanging on the wall.” For instance, Dustin Van Wechel, SEWE’s featured painter, last year claimed Best in Show at SEWE for the painting “Watchtower,” an oil rendering that depicts a pair of furry mountain goats perched atop rocky cliffs, their eyes cast toward the valley. “When it comes to ‘Watchtower,’ what you see in the painting never actually happened,” SEWE events and venues include the popular DockDogs competition at Brittlebank Park, a wildlife photography exhibit at Embassy Suites (top, left) and booths for artists at Gaillard Auditorium (left). FILE/ BRAD NETTLES /THE POST AND COURIER

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said Van Wechel, returning for his eighth time to the exhibition. “It’s what I wished would have happened: the goats standing and looking around, and the combination of the storm and the lighting. “It was a romanticized version of the trip that encompassed a number of things: the high altitude, the landscape, the drama and the lighting in the evening.” Then there’s “Morning Graze,” this year’s SEWE poster showing a pair of American bison feeding atop a grassy hill as the morning light illuminates the animals. It’s also another painting rooted in symbolism. “Maybe it’s not obvious, but there are a lot of significant elements in that painting,” said Van Wechel, who began painting full-time after leaving a successful eight-year stint in the advertising industry. “The morning light almost suggests the future of the bison, and how it’s a much brighter future than 100 years ago when they were on the brink of extinction,” he said. Both pieces typify Van Wechel’s approach as he annually treks to Wyoming, Colorado and Montana to gain inspiration and soak up the scenery. He evokes an idealistic understanding of the environment and his subjects, albeit one grounded in reality. Don Rambadt, this year’s featured sculptor who’s returning for his 13th year at SEWE, enjoys the interplay between artist and collector, and the opportunity to demonstrate his work to newcomers and even children. Rambadt earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in sculpture in 1995, and then began work at a Milwaukee foundry, where he cast monumental bronze sculpture. Upon leaving the foundry, he began sculpting on a permanent basis. His core stylistic approach involves the welding of metal, triangular pieces to create birds. By using birds as his medium, Rambadt tries to delve into the relationship between positive and negative space, allowing the mixed metals to assume energy and movement. Several public, private and corporate collections, museums, and exhibitions across North America and abroad house his work. It would be easy to term Rambadt’s art as abstract, though it’s not necessarily precise. Anatomical accuracy still guides the artist’s baseline. “Maybe it’s somewhat abstract,” he said. “And the more abstract work might be more personal. It’s not quite self-portraiture, but interrelated. Generally, if there are two or more birds in a piece, there’s a human story behind it, as well. Some of it is natural history. Some of it is self-expression.” Still, no matter the narrative, Rambadt hopes to rouse similar emotions from festival-goers. “It’s the same feeling I get when I experience a piece of artwork that might be thoughtprovoking and beautiful,” he said. “It can be exciting,especiallyforsomeoneseeingitforthe first time. It’s that sense of discovery that may help you look at the world in a different way.”

Intimidated by so much going on at so many venues? Relax. Here are a few tips, offered by event staff, on how to make the most of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition: Make your arrangements in advance. You can avoid lines at the event by purchasing your tickets at any Charleston Area Visitor Center (downtown, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston or Kiawah) or at the Gaillard Auditorium box office. Be sure to get a SEWE brochure, which includes a venue map, shuttle stops and parking options, event schedule and highlights. SEWE is not just for outdoorsmen. While SEWE does feature fine sporting arms, fly fishing gear, decoys, guides and outdoor outfitters galore, the expo also offers demonstrations by some of the Lowcountry’s best chefs and lectures, films and presentations on art and conservation. The show also features a range of jewelry, souvenirs and gifts.

Park once and then walk/ride shuttle between venues. Plenty of parking is available downtown, and a free shuttle runs throughout the weekend for SEWE ticket/ badge holders. A handicapped-accessible bus also is available. Use the schedule and map on Pages 16-17 or the festival brochure to plan your weekend. SEWE is dog friendly. Leashed pets are welcome at all outdoor venues and in Charleston Place. Think your dog can jump? If so, sign up for the DockDogs competitions, where pooches of all shapes and sizes will leap for top honors. Advance registration through dockdogs.com is highly recommended as day-of spots fill quickly. One note: Pets are not allowed on SEWE shuttle buses.

Sunday is a great day to attend. Friday is the public opening and Saturday always draws the biggest attendance, but many outof-towners head home on Sunday, so parking is usually easier to come by and crowds are lighter. All of the venues and exhibits are still in full swing. In fact, the DockDogs finals are expected to draw a big crowd Sunday afternoon. SEWE is very family friendly, with a wide variety of hands-on activities that are fun and educational. A bonus is that children 10 and under are admitted free. VIP packages offer the most bang for the buck. With five days of special events and perks such as art previews, parties that range from black tie to blue jeans, and hospitality suites with snacks and adult beverages, the SEWE VIP program allows guests to enjoy the event to the fullest. New this year, VIPs may enjoy a Southern breakfast at the Francis Marion Hotel on Saturday, complete with bloody marys and mimosas. Bring your friends! SEWE is a social event, and is even more fun when you come with a group. Organize a group to share a VIP package or make plans to meet up with others to enjoy a day at the expo. On Friday, enjoy expo activities during the day, then do the SEWE King Street Stroll 5-8 p.m. Select shops will extend their hours, serve libations and host SEWE artists at work.

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Soiree, held Saturday night at the Charleston Visitor Center. Other separately ticketed For his part, Rozier looks forward to the an- events include the Ducks Unlimited/Southnual gathering and commingling of artists eastern Wildlife Exposition Oyster Roast and South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s and enthusiasts. Sportsman’s Ball on Friday night, Among his SEWE collectibles, he and the Duck Shuck Oyster Roast counts the 2005 and 2006 festival on Saturday. posters from Charleston native “You’ll get to see virtually evJohn Carroll Doyle and Heiner Hertling, respectively, as his faerybody during that week in vorites. some capacity,” Rozier said. “Island Sentinel” from Doyle And perhaps it’s that familiarcenters on a lone egret, while ity, coupled with the new offerHertling’s poster features a vibrant ings that help to tweak the SEWE flock of roseate spoonbills. landscape, providing an enduring Rozier tends to prefer the postappeal for many. ers depicting birds, as they remind “Some people might say that our him of his Cedar Island home, sit- Jim Rozier show is somewhat repetitive. But uated at the beginning of the west remember, there are 100-plus artbranch of the Cooper River. Then, too, he’s ists with new, original works,” Powell said. looking forward to most everything related “The sporting arms and decoys are returnto SEWE. ing alongside old favorites. The (festival) is That includes VIP events such as the SEWE just going to continue to grow.”

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Jack Hanna returns Animal expert Jack Hanna, one of Southeastern Wildlife Exposition’s most popular guests, will return to host an encore of his live presentations. Along with staff members from the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo, where he serves as director emeritus, Hanna will show off interesting creatures such as lynxes, penguins, a cheetah and bearcat. In addition to frequent appearances on programs including “Late Night With David Letterman,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” “Entertainment Tonight,” and FOX News and CNN programs (as a wildlife correspondent), Hanna hosts “Into the Wild.” He also has a new TV show, “Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown,” which can be seen on most ABC affiliates on Saturday mornings. In “Wild Countdown,” he counts down facts about and shares his experiences with some of the rarest and most endearing animals. Boeing is sponsoring Hanna’s appearances at this year’s expo. Admission to see Hanna is included with the purchase of a SEWE ticket, but seating at the Gaillard Auditorium is on a first come, first served basis and is not guaranteed. Shows will be Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. and Feb. 18 at 1 p.m., with autograph sessions to follow. More animals will be presented by the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, a nonprofit refuge for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals in Jupiter, Fla. These wildlife shows will be Feb. 17 and Feb. 18 at 3 p.m., and Feb. 19 at noon and 3 p.m.

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2012 schedule Friday, February 17 9 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .DockDogs registration opens Brittlebank Park 10 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . .ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. . . .DockDogs competitions Brittlebank Park 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Chef Demo-Jeremiah Bacon/ Oak Steakhouse Gaillard Auditorium 11 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . .Jack Hanna Show presented by Boeing Gaillard Auditorium 11 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . .Birds of Prey Flight Demo Marion Square 11 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . .Fly Fishing Demonstration Brittlebank Park noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Retriever Demonstration Brittlebank Park noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Demo. Nathan Whiting/ Tristan Gaillard Auditorium 1 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Demo-Michelle Weaver/ Charleston Grill Gaillard Auditorium 1 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Film: Landlocked (Striped Bass) Gaillard Auditorium 2 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Demo-Steven Lusby/ 82 Queen Gaillard Auditorium 3 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Birds of Prey Flight Demo Marion Square 3 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show Gaillard Auditorium 3 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Demo-Marc Collins/ Circa 1886 Gaillard Auditorium 3 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quick Draw/Speed Sculpt Charleston Place 3:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . .Cast Net Demonstration Brittlebank Park 4 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Retriever Demonstration Brittlebank Park 16 • SOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE EXPOSITION 2012

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Saturday, February 18 9 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .DockDogs registration opens Brittlebank Park 10 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . .ALL EXHIBITS OPEN Multiple Locations 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. . .DockDogs competitions Brittlebank Park 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Chef Demo-Simon Andrews/ Swampfox Gaillard Auditorium 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Film: Landlocked (Striped Bass) Gaillard Auditorium 10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Announce Charleston Angler Photo Contest Winners Brittlebank Park 11 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lecture “Wetland Birds Through The Eyes of Audubon” Mills House 11 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . .Saltwater Inshore 101 Brittlebank Park 11:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Birds of Prey Flight Demo Marion Square 11:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . .Puppet Show “Litter Trashes Everyone” Gaillard Auditorium noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Retriever Demonstration Brittlebank Park noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Demo-Miles Huff/ Culinary Inst. of Chas Gaillard Auditorium 1 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Demo-John Ondo/ Lana Restaurant Gaillard Auditorium 1 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jack Hanna Show presented by Boeing Gaillard Auditorium

1:30 p.m. . . . . . . . . . .Kids Cast Net Demo/Rodeo Brittlebank Park 2 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lecture “Birds In American Art” Mills House 2 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chef Demo-Fred Neuville/ Fat Hen Gaillard Auditorium 3 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fly Fishing Demonstration Brittlebank Park 3 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Birds of Prey Flight Demo Marion Square 3 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Show Gaillard Auditorium 4 p.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Retriever Demonstration Brittlebank Park

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Featured Painter

Dustin Van Wechel After eight years in advertising, Dustin Van Wechel decided to leave a successful career to pursue his passion: painting. That decision has proved to be a good one. Van Wechel will be making his eighth appearance at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, this year as the featured painter and poster artist. Based in Gilbert, Ariz., Van Wechel recently talked about his love for SEWE, his former job and his artwork. BY ALLISON NUGENT

How long have you lived in Gilbert, Ariz.? What took you there? Three years. I originally grew up in Arizona, but my wife wanted to change jobs so we decided to move back closer to family. It seems as though Wyoming is a major part of your career. Is that where the majority of your shows take place? What’s the connection/significance? Wyoming, Montana, Colorado — all the Rocky Mountain states. I’m in love with the mountains. It’s my favorite place to be. Growing up out here, even in Arizona, I’ve had a lot of access to camping, the outdoors, and it just sort of shows up in my work.

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Oklahoma also has been in your show circuit. Do you primarily show out West? That’s correct. Is SEWE the only Eastern show you participate in? It is. In the past, I’ve participated in one or two other shows, but SEWE is the only one I’ve kept since I get such a good response to my work and love the city, so I keep going back every year. How many art expositions do you participate in each year? It varies. This year I’m participating in four group shows as well as a couple of gallery shows. I used to do a lot of group shows — my peak was 12 in one year — which I don’t have to do anymore. Now I can

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just narrow it down to my favorites. How does SEWE stack up to other expos you participate in? SEWE’s very different than all the rest. It’s definitely the largest I attend; I think the largest in the country ... It’s a different atmosphere with the Southeastern shows than the Western shows. How many times have you show at SEWE? I believe this will be my eighth year; 2004 was my first year. Of all the places your career has taken you, what’s your favorite? It’s a toss up between Grand Teton in Wyoming and Glacier National Park in Montana. You left advertising to pursue a career in art, what was the catalyst for that? I’ve always grown up drawing and painting. I went to college thinking I’d be a graphic designer by day and paint and draw by night. It didn’t work out that way. Advertising dominated my life ... My wife and I were in a place where we could lose half our income and not suffer too terribly, so we took the chance. When did you know you wanted to be an artist? I always knew. ... I always knew I wanted to get to that point where I was producing for myself and do the work that I wanted to do.

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If you weren’t an artist, what would you be doing with your life? I’m very much into science and technology, so probably something in that field.

Do you paint from photographs, life, memory or imagination? All of the above. It depends on each particular painting, but it usually starts with field studies and sketches, combined with photographic references; if I don’t like where it’s leg is in the photograph, I’ll move it ... Often times, I “Frankenstein” an animal together to make it what I want. How long does it take you to complete one of your works? Depending on the size, a small piece is normally a working day to 8 hours to a large piece, 30-by-40, is a full working week to 40 to 60 ... It seems like a lot, but I make it a regular job, working about 8 hours a day. How many do you produce each year? Probably somewhere between 25 to 35. That’s the normal major studio work, but I do little stuff, as well ... This year it’s a bit more since I’m the featured artist at SEWE. I think this year I broke 40 for 2011. What is the price range of your work? SEWE will show a great example as I’ll have the smallest and largest work I produce: $550 to $7,500. What’s your personal favorite as far as your pieces go? Well, I’m way overly critical of myself, so I probably hate 20 • SOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE EXPOSITION 2012

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“River Clowns,” by Dustin Van Wechel every one I do. But the one I probably dislike the least is one named “Gladiators.” Do you have a favorite piece that you’re bringing to SEWE this year? I actually finished it today ... I don’t have a name for it yet. Is there one phase or step that is most challenging?

A blank canvas is the most challenging, especially the large canvases ... The expectations are really high and then it just goes down hill once the brush touches the canvas. What is it that attracts you to wildlife art? It’s an extension of my childhood and being outdoors a lot. It gives me an opportunity to get me to the places that I love to be. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT

Have you noticed many interesting innovations or trends in the world of wildlife art? Wildlife art has kind of a difficult history. It’s really new as a genre for art. People have painted wildlife art throughout history, but it’s new to being it’s own genre. ... Another is not being a slave to what the photograph dictates. It’s not about how well they can paint fur or how many blades of grass they can squeeze into a painting. What’s your favorite animal to paint? Big-horn sheep ... They take you to the top of the world. You see some really amazing stuff at those altitudes, stuff you normally wouldn’t get to see. You’ve won numerous awards, what’s the most prestigious award you’ve won so far? Winning the Arts for the Parks’ Grand Teton Lodge award. There are a lot of great artists, so it was quite an honor. Would you say that’s been your greatest accomplishment, or would something else bump it off the top of the list? Being able to look back at my body of work thus far and see really significant improvement year to year. Do you have any regrets? I wish I would have gone to college and gotten a degree in painting over graphic design ... I would have been a better painter at this point if I had done those things.

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I love to walk around town, see the architecture; definitely get to the beach and hang out there. And I love the food. It makes me sound like a pig, but I love to eat Charleston food. — Dustin Van Wechel, featured artist What’s your favorite part of your job? Getting to do what I do. I’m an artist; I get to paint for a living. It’s crazy when I step outside my box and look at it. Do you get any leisure time while you’re here for SEWE? I try and take a couple extra days to hang out. I’m doing it this year, flying in a few days before SEWE begins. Charleston is my favorite place to go, especially for shows. Where do you like to go while in Charleston? What do you like to do? I love to walk around town, see the architecture; definitely get to the beach and hang out there. And I love the food. It makes me sound like a pig, but I love to eat Charleston food.

Do you have a favorite restaurant here in Charleston? Hank’s. I’m a big seafood fan, and it’s hard to get good seafood out here (in Arizona). What’s your favorite SEWE event? I don’t get to go to too much, like the exhibits or the DockDogs. I’m stuck where I’m at for the most part. I wish I could, but I’m always working. If you had a good friend attending SEWE, what advice would you give them about buying wildlife art? Buy what you fall in love with. It’s really that simple. You shouldn’t buy based on what you think the piece may be worth or the status of the artist. If you buy based on what you fall in love with, you just can’t go wrong. Who are some of your favorite fellow SEWE artists? I got familiar with a lot of them, actually. We do a lot of the same shows, so we end up friends: Adele Earnshaw, she’s got great style. Ray Brown, he works primarily with graphite, which I love because it’s the basis of drawing. I’m really excited to see Chad Poppleton, he’s a favorite of mine. Period. As Charleston is a city bursting at the seams with artists, what advice would you give to those just starting out? Follow your heart. Don’t let the market dictate what you create. If you do that and love to do that, eventually art lovers and collectors will see that. ... The best artists in history are the ones who did what they wanted to do because they love it, and collectors saw that.

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Featured Sculptor

Don Rambadt Don Rambadt, this year’s featured sculptor at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, was bit by the welding bug in college. After that, he changed his major and his career took off. In his 13th year at SEWE, Rambadt enjoys sharing his work with others, and hopes to evoke a sense of discovery with his art. Based in Trevor, Wis., Rambadt talks about his travels, the instructor that changed his life and a new sculpture this interview inspired him to do. BY ALLISON NUGENT

You show across North America and abroad. Where has your art taken you? I’ve been fortunate to be able to see quite a bit of the U.S., as I generally drive to all the exhibitions I show in. I’ve also taken some great trips to Indonesia, Australia and Central America to get inspired and gather reference, but it’s the things I see in my own “backyard” that I always tend to gravitate back towards as my subjects. Of all the places you’ve been, what’s your favorite? As far as traveling for shows is concerned, I’ve always loved my annual trip to San Diego. Not only do I get a chance to visit some of the most beautiful geological features in the country as I pass through Utah and the Southwest, but I usually get to spend a few days enjoying all that Southern California has to offer, as well. How many art expositions do you participate in each year? It varies depending on what my schedule will allow, but I usually do between four and six. Since the majority of the sculptures I create are one of a kind, I like to have at least 3 months between exhibits in order to really focus on quality work. How does SEWE stack up to the other expositions Don Rambadt you participate in? It’s a fantastic show. The fact that its been around for 30 years now speaks to how well the show is run and the quality of the artwork exhibited. How many times have you shown at SEWE? This is my 13th year in a row. I’ve found a great audience down here for the type of work I do, so I keep coming back.

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How long have you been sculpting? I started working in metal about 20 years ago, when I took a sculpture course in college. The instructor brought his old arc welder in from home to give us an introduction to welding. I vividly remember the first time a stuck two pieces of metal together. It was like a whole new world of possibilities opened up and I was completely hooked after that. By the end of that course, I changed my major from biology to fine art, transferred schools and have been working in metal ever since. That one instructor literally changed my life.

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If you weren’t an artist, what would you be doing with your life? I can’t imagine doing anything else. Do you sculpt from photographs, life, memory or imagination? I guess I use all four really. I sculpt mostly from the memory of events I’ve witnessed, and imagination to compose the piece. Once I have the sculpture underway, I use live observation, photographs and other reference material to reenforce the mental images I’m working from. I keep a well-worn, and slightly singed, copy of the “Kaufman Focus Guides” to birds at my workbench that I reference for coloration, markings and general proportions. How long does it take you to complete one of your works? It really varies. Sometimes, if all goes well, I can finish a piece in a day. Sometimes I’ll work on and off on a piece for several years. Occasionally, I’ll spend days or weeks on a piece that I end up scrapping.

I can’t say I really have a favorite. There’s been quite a few that I’ve had a hard time parting with, but the fact that someone was willing to give them a good home allows me the opportunity to keep making more. Do you have a favorite that you’re bringing to SEWE this year? I’m bringing a lot of pieces I’m really excited about, and have what’s probably the most diverse body of work I’ve ever shown, so it’s tough to pick a favorite. I have a pair of barn swallows in flight that I’m particularly fond of, and a Northern Shrike piece that I tried some new techniques on. I think it’s usually the works in which I pushed my own boundaries a bit and tried something new that excite me the most. What is it that attracts you to wildlife art? I’ve had a lifelong fascination with the natural world, so it’s always interesting to see how different artists interpret it. Just about every artist at the show has a their own vision

of what’s beautiful or fascinating to them, and their artwork allows you to see the world through their eyes. I think I just love to take a look at things from a different perspective, and a show like this is an amazing opportunity to do so. Why birds? I can’t pass a pigeon on the street without stopping to see what it’s up to. There’s just something inherently fascinating to me about birds so they’ve always been my primary subject matter. Is there one phase or step that is most challenging? For me it’s the chemical patination, or coloring, of the finished work. It’s a critical step in the process and one that can make or break the outcome of the sculpture. It can be technically challenging and things can go awry in a heartbeat, so I always breath a sigh of relief when everything turns out the way I envisioned. What would you say has been your greatest accomplishment? I still have a photocopy of the $50 check I got for the first sculpture I ever sold.

How many do you produce each year? Again, it varies. I’d say I create between 20 and 40 new pieces a year, but it depends on what type of work I’m doing. I did quite a few large-scale pieces this past year, which obviously take a bit more time to construct, but are really gratifying to complete.

What’s your favorite part of your job? Sitting back and looking at a piece when it’s half-finished and thinking “this is going to work.”

What is the price range of your work? The pieces I’ll be exhibiting at SEWE will be between $750 and $15,000.

How did your “Magnetic Migration” project come about? The project evolved from a series of sculptures I was working on which featured “movable” woodpeckers and nuthatches that were attached to rather abstract steel forms with magnets.

What’s your personal favorite as far as your pieces go?

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I was really enjoying the contrast of the rather delicate birds against these massive steel forms, but felt the scale at which I could create them was limited by practical reasons, namely I couldn’t see hauling 3,000-pound steel slabs around the country. I decided to solve the problem by using “ready made” steel structures such as bridges, fuel tanks and the like to achieve the contrast I was looking for, and at the same time create a quasi-public art piece. I made a bunch of little stainless steel nuthatches, then found interesting placements for them as I traveled around the country and photographed them to document the artwork. Once the photo is shot, I leave the bird in place for the curious and attentive passerby to enjoy. The migration aspect came to mind later, as I thought it be fun to ask the people who found them to relocate the piece and create a composition of their own, with the incentive being that I’d send them another nuthatch to keep if they sent me the photo. I engrave my website (donrambadt.com) onto the bird, which describes the project and shows some of the placements. How many were placed and where have they been? I’ve placed six so far, and have given another six to other artists to place. They’re scattered around the country from coast to coast, and a few have made it as far as England, Israel and Japan. Have you put one in Charleston? Hmm. I haven’t placed one in Charleston yet, but now that you mention it, I will have by the end of the weekend. There’s so much great ironwork around I’m bound to find a perfect spot. Do you get any leisure time while you’re here for SEWE? It’s a pretty busy weekend at the show, but we always manage to get out on the town at least a evening or two. Charleston is an excellent walking city, so it’s easy to find a great restaurant or place to unwind within a stone’s throw of Meeting Street.

Being able to explore an original piece of art on your own terms, one in which you can really see the artist’s hand at work — the textures and brushstrokes, the subtleties of form and shadow — is an experience I can’t imagine living without. — Don Rambadt, featured sculptor

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Do you have a favorite restaurant here in Charleston? There’s so many to chose from depending on what you’re in the mood for. I’ll be going to FIG for my third time on Friday night, so I guess I’d call it my favorite so far. If you had a good friend attending SEWE, what advice would you give them about buying wildlife art? I’d tell them to take the same approach as I do and not be afraid to splurge a little if they found something that really moved them. I have artwork in my home that I purchased years ago that I still enjoy every single day. Being able to explore an original piece of art on your own terms, one in which you can really see the artist’s hand at work — the textures and brushstrokes, the subtleties of form and shadow — is an experience I can’t imagine living without. Who are some of your favorite fellow SEWE artists? Adele Earnshaw is at the top of my list for the painters. She’s truly an “artist’s artist,” and one who’s always pushing her boundaries. I like artists that aren’t afraid to break out of their comfort zone a little, especially when that comfort zone has been successful. I think Roger Martin is doing great work sculpturally. He’s innovative with his approach to composition, but his work is still classical and approachable, and always has a story to tell. As Charleston is a city bursting at the seams with artists, what advice would you give to those just starting out? I’d say stick to your guns when it comes to developing your own stylistic approach, but don’t be afraid to take on projects that aren’t what you’d normal do if they present themselves. I spent a lot of time making all kinds of strange things when I was first starting out, from prototypes for remote-controlled cars to models of talking dogs for a computer animation company. I think as long as you’re employing your artistic talent in some way, you’re going to learn something and become a better artist because of it. Just keep your brushes wet and your fingers dirty, and never stop growing.

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They fly through the air with the greatest of ease. They track, they fetch and they aim to please. It’s no wonder SEWE has gone to the dogs. These four-legged show-stealers now practically headline the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition every year, drawing cheering, smiling crowds to Brittlebank Park for recurring DockDogs competitions and retriever demonstrations. Though retriever demos have been a long-standing tradition at SEWE, the addition of the DockDogs event a few years ago upped the canine ante by encouraging crowd participation during the dog-friendly expo. “DockDogs is for anyone with a dog who has a toy drive and likes the water,” DockDogs CEO Grant Reeves said. “... We have a policy of zero discrimination. Any dog, any size, any breed, any mix from anywhere. Our only stipulation is the dog be 6 months or older.” DockDogs is the “fastest growing K-9 aquatic sport,” Reeves added. “And it’s the most fun you’ve ever had with a dog.” The dogs that compete, professionals and rookies, win the audience over with their antics in and out of the water. Some dogs take the leap into the 40-by-20 tank of water without hesitating. Others hit the brakes inches before they reach the end of the raised platform. Others have to be coaxed into jumping. Whatever happens, they’re sure to put a smile on your face. The tank holds nearly 30,000 gallons of water. Dogs compete in events that include Big Air, Extreme Vertical and Speed Retrieve. “Waves” of competition will be held at Brittlebank Park throughout the day FridaySOUTHEASTERN WILDLIFE EXPOSITION 2012 • 25

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Sunday, with the finals Sunday afternoon. Though not open to pets, the retriever demonstrations still rank as one the the expo’s most popular attractions. Organized the past 20 or so years by the Boykin Spaniel Society, the demos put highly trained dogs, old and young, through their paces. Though the demos feature plenty of Boykins, it’s a multibreed affair, said Bill Crites, who has worked with the society for 12 years and is now chairman. “We’ll have labs, Chesapeakes, golden retrievers, hopefully a poodle,” Crites said. “It’s interesting to see how all the breeds work in their own special way.” During the demos, the dogs will “buddy up” and be put through a hunting scenario simulating a duck hunt. Handlers and owners also will show training steps from puppy to finished duck hunter, he said. Crites, who shows his Boykins in the obedience demo, said the demos are fun and unpredictable. It’s “usually in the middle of SEWE that they act silly,” he said, “and that’s usually the crowd’s favorite part.” “You have them sitting still for a month, then they get there and are running around the fence talking to everybody,” he said. The retriever demonstrations also will be held Friday-Sunday throughout the day at Brittlebank Park.

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Birds of Prey demonstrations

f you go to the Birds of Prey Flight Demos at Marion Square during the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, understand that there will be two somewhat stressed-out parties. 1. The stars of the show, usually 10 to 12 gorgeous, acrobatic raptors. 2. Their handlers with the Awendaw-based Center for Birds of Prey. Putting on flight demonstrations is fairly routine on the center’s 150-acre country home among dozens of spectators. But in front of the hundreds, if not thousands, who converge on Marion Square in a working city, it’s a different story.

The Birds of Prey Flight Demos will be held at Marion Square at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday and 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday.

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“We do this every day at the center, but doing it in the middle of the city, with power lines and plenty of unexpected noises, is the ultimate in stress,” said Stephen Schabel, the center’s educational director. “The city is a different place for the birds ... And it’s the unknowns (which can scare a bird), such as a truck honking its horn all the way down Meeting Street,” Schabel

said, adding that the demonstrations put staff on edge. Some may recall last year’s incident. In the last demonstration of the weekend, the last bird, a Lanner falcon, disappeared behind the Francis Marion Hotel. Instead of circling back to the park, it took off. Because the birds wear radio transmitters, center staff was able to track it to a tree near the gazebo at Hampton Park, about 1.7 miles as the falcon flies, from the demonstration. Other stressors are natural. Some wild birds of prey, such as red-tailed hawks, call downtown home. Other birds, such as osprey, return to the area each year to mate. In fact, two years ago, a pair of wild red-tailed hawks put on a show of their own for the crowd at the

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Tight lines The Charleston Angler returns to SEWE this year, offering fly fishing and cast netting demonstrations in Brittlebank Park. The Angler also will present a “Saltwater Inshore 101” seminar at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. The results of the store’s photo and fishing story contest will be announced before the seminar at 10:30 a.m.

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Sporting arms, decoys The Charleston Marriott on Lockwood Boulevard will host a number of respected dealers of antique and working decoys, including Guyette, Schmidt & Deeter of St. Michaels, Maryland. Other dealers, including Joe Jelks, Tom Reed, Collectible Old Decoys, LeGaux and Frank Middleton will be on site, along with Joe Engers, editor and publisher of Decoy Magazine. A wide array of fine sporting arms by Caesar Guerini, Griffin & Howe and other manufacturers also will be on display and available for purchase.

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demonstration by mating atop the steeple of Citadel Square Baptist Church, recalls Schabel. “We’re bringing our birds into their territory, so you never know what’s going to happen. That’s part of the fun,” he said. Despite stress to birds and staff, the center has been putting on demonstrations at SEWE for years. It’s an opportunity the center can’t pass up to educate thousands about the importance of saving birds of prey and their habitat by wowing crowds with their prowess. “It’s something we can’t afford not to do,” Schabel said of letting people know about the mission of the center. The Center for Birds of Prey is the principal operating division of The Avian Conservation Center, an

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Awendaw-based nonprofit founded in 1991 to contribute to the fields of science, education and conservation. The Avian center, which operates year-round, focuses on wild birds because they are numerous, conspicuous, diverse, widespread and particularly sensitive to environmental changes. The ecological status of wild birds directly reflects the condition of the ecosystem and biodiversity as a whole. Environmental issues that impact wild bird populations often have potential human health implications, as well. Besides education, the center’s medical clinic treats nearly 400 injured birds of prey each year. Since its founding, the center has treated and released thousands of injured birds.

This year’s Expo features the world premiere of “Landlocked: The Story of Freshwater Striped Bass.” The film shares the theory of how striped bass, originally a saltwater species, became landlocked when South Carolina built a series of dams on the Santee River in the 1930s. After several years, fishermen and biologists realized the fish were thriving and reproducing in only freshwater. The striped bass is now stocked in nearly 40 states and is one of America’s greatest game fish.

Junior duck stamp SEWE partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources for the 2012 South Carolina Junior Duck Stamp Contest, sponsored by South Carolina Ducks Unlimited. Winning artwork from the contest will be on display in the Gaillard Auditorium throughout the expo.

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Marion Square stays open to the public during SEWE, though only ticket holders are admitted to certain tents and areas.

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Each year, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition kicks off the festival season in Charleston. And with about 40,000 people expected to attend, you’ll be in good company this weekend. And those on a budget should take note that Sunday’s tickets are $10; half the price of general admission for Friday and Saturday.

If you plan on attending any of the multitude of SEWE’s events, you should know that a free shuttle service between downtown exhibit locations will be offered to ticket holders during expo hours. The shuttle will have several pick-up and drop-off locations, including ones at Brittlebank Park, the Charleston Visitor Center and Charleston Place. Check out a route map at www.SEWE.com/ locations.php. No pets are allowed on the shuttles. Also, SEWE organizers suggest that expo visitors might be able to save some money by sharing the cost of a VIP package. VIP badges provide access to most of the main events and venues, along with hospitality suites offering snacks and adult beverages. (For more tips from event organizers, see Page 12.)

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Birds of prey demonstrations in Marion Square are open to the public, but retriever demonstrations and DockDogs competitions in Brittlebank Park require tickets.

For non-ticket holders If you don’t plan to purchase tickets, there are still quite a few ways you can enjoy what SEWE has to offer. The public is welcome to walk through Marion Square this weekend and peruse some vendors, listen to live music and see the Birds of Prey Demonstrations for free. Tickets are required if you want to go inside the tents, however.

For everyone From 5-8 p.m. Friday, SEWE will hold its King Street Stroll, which is free and open to the public. During the stroll, businesses such as Reinert LePrince Fine Art, Bits of Lace, Savannah Bee Co. and others will extend their hours to accommodate demonstrations by some of SEWE’s featured artists. In addition to browsing merchandise and art, participants will enjoy complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. Go to tinyurl.com/77slg8l for a list of participating businesses.

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to get outdoors, you might want to head to Sea Kayak Carolina on Saturday for an Open House and Kayak Sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. In addition to savings on kayaks and paddles, shoppers will enjoy free food and drinks, as well as mini-clinics, movies and on-water kayak testing. Sea Kayak Carolina is located at 1731 Signal Point Road on James Island. Go to www.seakayakcarolina.com. If you’re up for a little bit of a drive, Freshfields Village is kicking off its 2012 season with a free Art + Wine Walk on Friday 4-7 p.m. Over a dozen businesses will participate in the event, which will feature artist receptions, complimentary wine and cheese, rum and champagne tastings, and more. Live jazz will be performed by the Williams Duo. Freshfields Village sits at the crossroads of Johns, Kiawah and Seabrook islands. Go to www.freshfieldsvillage. com. Editor’s note: To suggest events, e-mail us at charlestonscene@gmail.com or visit facebook.com/paigehinson85.

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Art of the decoy The Historic Charleston Foundation will present the private decoy collection of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Coen during this year’s expo. The outstanding examples of duck and shore bird decoys will be on view at the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth St. Preservation and conservation advocates, the Coens have collected duck and shore bird decoys for 40 years. They did not seek to amass a comprehensive regional collection, but rather focused on decoys of quality, rarity, distinguished provenance and artful execution. The prized holdings on view include decoys from the East Coast to the Midwest crafted by notable artisans such as Charles “Shang” Wheeler, the Ward brothers and the Mason Decoy Factory of Detroit. Some of the most outstanding examples in the collection are decoys carved and painted in the New Jersey area by famed craftsmen including Harry V. Shourds and Nathan Rowley Horner. “My experience hunting with my father’s hand-carved decoys sparked my general interest in collecting,” Coen said. Examples of his father’s decoys will be exhibited with the collection. Originally made to lure migratory waterfowl into shooting range, decoys were not intended to be decorative objects. But over time, the decoy has become one of the quintessential American art forms, greatly sought after and collected. Exhibition catalogues will be available for sale and all proceeds will benefit Historic Charleston Foundation.

These antique decoys are part of the collection of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Coen, which will be shown at the Aiken-Rhett House Museum during this year’s expo.

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Local artist of the week: Becca Barnet BY VIKKI MATSIS Special to The Post and Courier

LAST THING I DO BEFORE I GO TO BED: Say goodnight to my dog, Bruce. FAVORITE MOVIE: “Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus.” I AM CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: CS Luxem. LAST BOOK THAT I READ: “Treasure Island!!!” By Sara Levine.

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reservation is the self-realized thread in all of Becca Barnet’s artwork. Her range of expression is multifaceted and delightfully strange. Barnet immerses herself in illustration, sculpture, portraits, animation and taxidermy. “I will admit that I find beautiful what others may find disturbing. ... I’ve always been drawn to the duality of taxidermy, the preservation of one specific moment that simultaneously records the permanence of death and the magnitude of life. “The pleasure I get from using this intense subject material for my artwork comes from its power to transport myself and the viewer to another time, place and set of emotions. My initial intention is not to shock and awe anyone with my work. If I’m lucky, my work will not only preserve an idea but will also challenge viewers to consider parts of life (and death) that they may not have the courage to encounter.” The Rhode Island School of Design graduate is working full time at the South Carolina Aquarium creating an exhibit on Madagascar that will open in May. In addition, the artist has been preparing for her upcoming show “It Is Starting Like This.” The solo show begins Friday at Rick Rhodes Photography & Imaging Gallery in West Ashley. Meet the artist and view her work at the opening reception 6:309 p.m. The show will run until Feb. 29.

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very year for the past 30 years, Charleston has been home to the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, bringing thousands of enthusiasts to the city. This weekend, there will be more than 300 exhibitors and some 100 artists throughout Charleston. And that doesn’t even count the other cool offerings such as DockDogs, birds of prey, the Ducks Unlimited Oyster Roast and much more for animal and wildlife lovers. It’s impossible to cover everything the expo is offering, so I’m going to give some love to the local artists involved in SEWE’s “Landscapes and Locals” exhibit, taking place at the Francis Marion Hotel. Expect to see works by Anita Blewer, Betsey Carter, Capers Cauthen, Kathy Clark, Susan Colwell, Elizabeth Curry, Alice Ann Dobbin, Madeline Dukes, Laura Fontaine, Pat Forsberg, Ashley Harwood, Christina Hewson, Merrill Irvin, Kellie Jacobs, Diane Odachowski, Molly B. Right, Vicki Robinson, Linda Rorer, Mike Savlen, Sheryl Stalnaker, Nakia Wigfall, Lisa Willits and Matt Wilson. Be sure to check out SEWE’s website, www.sewe. com, for the full schedule of everything going on this weekend. 723-1748.

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Laura Fontaine’s work will be on display this weekend during SEWE. arts scene is the Holy City Shakespeare Theatre Company, premiering with its “homegrown” version of the comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” this weekend at the Sottile Theatre. Specifically timed to have the premiere show during SEWE weekend (expected to draw an estimated 40,000 attendees), theater company artistic director Laura Rose said she “intends to show ... how Shakespeare can be just as much a part of the Lowcountry as fly-fishing and game retrieval.” She goes on to say, “Our goal is to bring Shakespeare home to Charleston and, at the same time, to help our audience feel at home with him.” Rose said it really isn’t difficult to make a 400year-old play relevant and

entertaining when it’s by Shakespeare. “I’m always amazed at how modern and familiar, his plays can be. ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ is about family, marriage and smalltown life. But it’s also about finding how we can fit in and be happy without losing our individuality. It’s about soldiers coming home and getting on with their lives. It’s about women balancing personal independence with expectations at home. You could find any number of plays written today on similar subjects.” Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for students and seniors. Purchase by phone or online at 866-811-4111 or www. holycityshakespeare.org.

Sporting Exhibition An absolute perfect pairing for SEWE weekend is making a stop at Dog & Horse Fine Art on Church Street in the French Quarter. Join them this evening for the seventh annual Sporting Exhibition, a show of works by internationally known painter Beth Carlson. Please see POOL, Page 17E

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“Her most recent feather in her cap is that now her work will be the symbol in Europe and the Middle East for ACE, an animal charity based in England,” gallery owner Jaynie Spector said. A reception will take place 5-8 p.m. at 102 Church St. Call 577-5500 or go to www. dogandhorsefineart.com for more.

‘Wild at Heart’ Award-winning artist Honor Marks said this of her paintings: “My work is intended to reveal what is right in front of us but goes unseen. We truly take for granted the enormity of the miracles that surround us. My work celebrates those miracles.” Honor’s artwork appears in private and corporate colPHOTOS PROVIDED lections across the country and is available online at Molly B. Right’s “Bailey” can be seen at SEWE. www.honormarks.com. with distributed masks, Join her 5-7 p.m. Friday props and time-lapse photo for a celebration of her newdocumentation with interest body of work, “Wild active multimedia. at Heart: Paintings of S.C. The entire event will be Wildlife,” on display at the captured by film school stuReal Estate Studio, 214 King dents and then made into a St. Call 722-5618 or email comprehensive DVD of the tmagnus@dunesproperties. event, virtual art galleries com. and short documentaries about Tivoli and other local ‘Drawn to Surrealism’ underground artists and Phillip Hyman is at it musicians. again. There will be a panel Tonight, check out Eyeball discussion at 4 p.m. with Art’s “Drawn to Surrealthe Artificialists, 5:30 p.m. ism” show at Jimbo’s Rock Lounge, 1662 Savannah sunset show with La Soupe Dangereuse and 6 p.m. Highway. The show will feature a Matt Wilson’s piece acoustic interlude and brief “Elephant” will be parade over to the train collection of works from featured at SEWE. tracks, and then the event multimedia artist and puzzlemaker Dan Diehl and will continue long into the sculptures made of various let’s just say it is because it’s evening. atypical materials from Sam called “La Soupe DangereCheck it out Friday at use,” meaning “dangerous Wolf. DJ Tay McNabb will Tivoli Studios, 656 King St. be spinning. soup.” Call 901-825-8856 or email According to artist and The show will begin at tivolicharleston@gmail. project manager Andrew com. 8 p.m. Contact Hyman for more info at 345-3670 or Dyck, this multimedia show will consist of video proArt & Wine Walk email eyeballart@yahoo. Freshfields Village will com. jections, performance art choreographed to the music host its seventh annual Art ‘La Soupe of the post-rock ensemble La & Wine Walk 4-7 p.m. Soupe Dangereuse (a local Friday. Dangereuse’ trio: Brandon Mark Carpen- “The Art & Wine Walk The crazy cats at Tivoli ter, Zachary James Stansell has become an event that Studios are putting on and George Allen Andrews), really signals the start of our something odd, fun and short-term and long-term festival season at Freshfields not really dangerous, but interactive opportunities Village,” said Elisa Cooper,

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is “a gently charming little play, reminiscent of Thornton Wilder in its look at rustic Americans who are to be treasured for their simplicity and directness.” All performances will be at the Charleston Acting Studio, 915 Folly Road (at Folly and Camp roads behind

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Woodcarver to lecture Join the American College of the Building Arts tonight for master woodcarver Gerry Holzman’s lecture “Merry-Go-Round Memories: Connecting Craft With Culture,” which is about the bond between artisans and the culture in which they live. “Taken from Holzman’s book ‘Us Carvers,’ the lecture is the third in the Mary Scott Guest lecture series at the College,” said Kerri Forrest of the school. The public is invited to attend this lecture at 5:30 p.m. today at the school’s campus inside the Old Charleston City Jail, 21 Magazine St. Call 843-577-5245 to RSVP.

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‘Last Train to Nibroc’ Midtown Theatre’s production of “The Last Train to Nibroc” sounds like a perfectly sweet romantic comedy, and maybe just the right thing for a belated Valentine’s Day outing with someone you love. It has been described as a “funny, touching portrait of two people searching for happiness.” And The Associated Press said the show

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Irish play WHAT: “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” follows what happens after someone kills an Irish Liberation Army enforcer’s cat. He’ll want to know who when he gets back from Northern Ireland. Someone is going to pay. WHEN: 7: 30 p.m. Feb. 16-19 WHERE: Threshold Repertory Theatre, 84 Society St. PRICE: $20/$15/$10 adult/senior/ student

CSU concert WHAT: The CSU Wind Ensemble and

Window Exhibit WHAT: Local artist Francina SmallsJoyner will present “Through the Window: A Moment in Francina’s Time,” featuring original abstract oil paintings signifying memorable and personal moments of joy and spirituality from the past year of her life. WHEN: Through Feb. 29 WHERE: The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave. PRICE: Free MORE INFO: 740-5854 or http:// bit.ly/culturalarts

Goose Cr. Artists Guild WHAT: Members of the Goose Creek Artists Guild will present works in a variety of mediums and subjects as part of their annual judged show. WHEN: On view through Feb. 29 WHERE: North Charleston City Gallery, 5001 Coliseum Drive PRICE: Free admission/free parking MORE INFO: 740-5854 or http:// bit.ly/culturalarts

WHAT: One of the principal artists of the Charleston Renaissance, “The Art of Alfred Hutty: Woodstock to Charleston” features more than 50 works in oil, watercolor, pastel and, most importantly, his exquisite prints created in Charleston and Woodstock, N.Y. WHEN: 10 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. Sundays through February. WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. PRICE: $9 for adults; $7 for seniors, students and military; $5 for children 6-12; free for members and children under 6 MORE INFO: 722-2706 or www. gibbesmuseum.org/explore

Jill Hooper WHAT: This exhibition features recent work by Charleston artist Jill Hooper, a classically trained realist painter whose portraits have earned international recognition. WHEN: 10 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. Sundays through February. WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. PRICE: $9 for adults; $7 for seniors, students and military; $5 for children 6-12; free for members and children under 6 MORE INFO: 722-2706 or www. gibbesmuseum.org/explore

‘Color in Freedom’ WHAT: Charleston’s Office of

Cultural Affairs presents “Color in Freedom: Journey along the Underground Railroad.” The exhibit features a collection of paintings, drawings and etchings by Joseph Holston. WHEN: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. TuesdaysFridays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through March 4 WHERE: City Gallery at Waterfront Park, 34 Prioleau St. PRICE: Free

Houdini vs. Doyle WHAT: The Karpeles Manuscript Museum exhibit consists of two dozen items that focus on the relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the famous magician Harry Houdini. WHEN: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through April 27 (closed Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays) WHERE: Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 68 Spring St. PRICE: Free MORE INFO: 853-4651

McNabb will provide music. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Jimbo’s Rock Lounge, 1662 Savannah Highway MORE INFO: 345-3670

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Peter Ablinger, Jo Kondo and Larry Polansky. WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: College of Charleston Cato Center for the Arts Room 234, 161 Calhoun St. PRICE: $10 suggested donation; Free for students

Fred Astaire opening

‘Last Train to Nibroc’

WHAT: Fred Astaire Dance Studios in West Ashley will celebrate its grand opening with a fundraiser for MUSC’s Institute for Applied Neurosciences. The event will feature a special ribbon cutting ceremony, giveaways, Palmetto Vocal Project performances and dance exhibitions by the studio pros. Refreshments and beverages will be available. Donations to MUSC will be accepted all day. WHEN: 3 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Charleston, 1938 Ashley River Road PRICE: Free MORE INFO: 769-0440 or www. fredastairecharleston.com

WHAT: The Charleston Acting Studio presents “Last Train to Nibroc,” a love story set during World War II. The play is written by Arlene Hutton. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 17-18 and 23-25 and March 1-3; 3 p.m. Feb. 26 WHERE: Charleston Acting Studio, 915 Folly Road PRICE: $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 students MORE INFO: 795-2223 or http:// midtownproductions.org

Romantic Music

WHAT: Masters of the romantic era at their finest: Puccini, Dvorak, Schubert, Borodin and more. Performed by members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. PRICE: $25 MORE INFO: 723-7528 or www. charlestonsymphony.org

WHAT: Masters of the romantic era at their finest: Puccini, Dvorak, Schubert, Borodin and more. Performed by members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St. PRICE: $15, $10 for students MORE INFO: 723-7528 or www. charlestonsymphony.org

Art Show

John Cage Centennial

WHAT: Eyeball Art presents “Drawn to Surrealism,” a collection of work by Dan Diehl and Sam Wolf. DJ Tay

WHAT: The New Music Collective will feature Cage’s seminal “Credo in Us” alongside works by composers

Saturday Gage Hall Coffeehouse WHAT: Veronika Jackson will perform her soulful renditions of blues and folk classics in this benefit concert to support academic enrichment activities at Charleston area elementary schools. Gourmet coffee, beverages, home-baked desserts. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Gage Hall, 4 Archdale St. PRICE: $10 adults; $5 students MORE INFO: 224-4472 or www. charlestonuu.org

Grapes Gone Wild! WHAT: During the weekend of Feb. 17-19, the Lowcountry will be going

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WHAT: Presented by Charleston Stage. Featuring naughty puppets, live performers and an awardwinning score, “Avenue Q” follows the adventures of a fresh-faced college graduate named Princeton who sets out for the big city to find his purpose in life. Recommended for mature audiences. Adult language and themes. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16-18, 23-25; 3 p.m. Feb. 19, 26 WHERE: Dock Street Theater, 135 Church St. PRICE: Adults $38-$52, seniors (60+) $36-$52, students $22-$52 MORE INFO: 577-7183 or www. charlestonstage.com

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wild for wildlife. The public is invited to enjoy the wildlife, oysters and the libations at Irvin-House Vineyards. Guests are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs for live music. WHEN: 1-5 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Irvin-House Vineyards, 6775 Bears Bluff Road, Wadmalaw Island PRICE: Free admission; there will be a charge for food and tastings . MORE INFO: 559-6867 or www. charlestonwine.com

Gullah Heritage

WHAT: Celebrate Gullah heritage with free programs every Saturday in February and March. Programs range from craft and cooking demonstrations to storytelling, music and dance performances. WHEN: 2 p.m. Feb. 18 and 25; March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 WHERE: Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, 1254 Long Point Road PRICE: Free MORE INFO: 881-5516 or www.nps. gov/chpi/index.htm

Nostalgic Jukebox WHAT: Nostalgic Jukebox will perform classic hits from the ’50s through the ’80s. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Physician’s AuditoriumCollege of Charleston, 66 George St. PRICE: General $12; C of C faculty $10; students and seniors $7; kids 6 & up $5 MORE INFO: 214-605-0819 or http://nostalgicjukebox.com/

Romantic Music WHAT: Masters of the romantic era at their finest: Puccini, Dvorak, Schubert, Borodin and more. Performed by members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Providence Baptist Church, 294 Seven Farms Drive PRICE: $15, $10 for students MORE INFO: 723-7528 or www. charlestonsymphony.org

Thursday, Feb. 23 African-American Heritage Days WHAT: Attention Educators: Join us for a celebration of African-American heritage from its roots in Africa to its branches in the Caribbean and the Americas, especially South Carolina. Pre-registration required. WHERE: North Charleston Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd. PRICE: $8/student MORE INFO: 795-4386 or www. ccprc.com

Awendaw Green WHAT: The rustic and contemporary worlds will combine for a night of singer/songwriter jam sessions in collaboration with the organic food initiative. Danielle Howle, Bret Mosley, Carey Murdoc and Caroline Pond will sing in the round followed

PRICE: $30/adults before Feb. 24, $35/adults day of, $10/ages 4-15, free to children 3 and under

by a set from The V-Tones. Food will be sold by HomeTeam BBQ, and beverages by the venue. WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 WHERE: The Hippodrome, 360 Concord St. PRICE: $10

Lowcountry Boil WHAT: The Folly Beach Exchange Club is hosting a Lowcountry Boil Dinner Fundraiser. Food is available for dine-in or take-out. WHEN: 4-7 p.m. Feb. 25 WHERE: Folly Beach Exchange Club, 206 W. Indian St. PRICE: $12 includes tea and dessert

CSU Symphonic Band WHAT: The CSU Symphonic Band, conducted by Nicholas Holland III, will share the stage in a concert with Dr. Gretchen Bowles and the Hanahan High School Band. WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 WHERE: Charleston Southern University Lightsey Chapel Auditorium, 9200 University Blvd. PRICE: Free MORE INFO: 863-7966 or www. charlestonsouthern.edu

A Hard Hat Evening WHAT: In celebration of its 21st anniversary, East Cooper Habitat for Humanity will host A Hard Hat Evening. The evening will feature a martini bar, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. WHEN: 6 p.m. Feb. 25 WHERE: Atrium at Blackbaud, 2000 Daniel Island Drive PRICE: $75 MORE INFO: 881-2600 or www. eastcooperhabitat.org

Friday, Feb. 24 ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ WHAT: Pulitzer Prize winner Horton Foote’s play is an unforgettable meditation on the idea of home and its power to sustain us. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 24, 25, March 1-3, 9, 10, 15-17; 3 p.m. March 4, 11 WHERE: The Village Playhouse, Mount Pleasant PRICE: $27 for adults, $25 for seniors, $20 for students MORE INFO: 856-1579

Women in Business WHAT: The Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce and the Center for Women team up to present the seventh annual premier business conference for women in the Lowcountry. This conference integrates women business owners and professionals into mainstream networks and expands their business opportunities by providing direct access to successful business leaders in the tri-county region. WHEN: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Feb. 24 WHERE: Omar Shrine Auditorium, 176 Patriots Point Road PRICE: $100 general admission, $75 Chamber/C4W members MORE INFO: 805-3089 or http:// c4women.org/women_in_business.html

Barre certification WHAT: Lowcountry Power Pilates is offering a barre training certification program to anyone interested in becoming certified to teach at the beginner/intermediate level. Participants will learn the exercises and principles of the barre method and classical Pilates. Topics covered include anatomy, injury prevention and care, structure and workout combinations. WHEN: 4-8 p.m. Feb. 24-26 WHERE: Lowcountry Power Pilates, 3301 Stockdale St., Mount Pleasant PRICE: $450 MORE INFO: 901-9476 or www. lowcountrypowerpilates.com/ barre/certification/

Sound of Charleston WHAT: Experience music of Charleston’s past, from gospel to Gershwin,

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The “Broadway Boys” are coming to North Charleston on Feb. 25. Civil War and light classics. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 24 WHERE: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. PRICE: Adults $28, seniors $25, students $16, children 12 and under free MORE INFO: 270-4903 or www. soundofcharleston.com

Saturday, Feb. 25 Gullah tour WHAT: Join the Charleston Parks Conservancy for a Gullah tour of Charleston with Alphonso Brown. Learn about black slave owners, slave uprisings, the Gullah language and local legend blacksmith Philip Simmons. The mini-bus tour will make some stops in downtown Charleston parks where the Conservancy is gardening. Rain or shine. WHEN: 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 25 WHERE: Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting St. PRICE: $25 in advance; $30 at the door MORE INFO: 724-5003 or www. charlestonparksconservancy.org

‘Broadway Boys’ WHAT: Some of the hottest male voices on the New York stage are coming to North Charleston. The

“Broadway Boys” is a collection of professional male singers. Representing shows such as “Wicked,” “Mary Poppins,” “Mamma Mia” and “Jersey Boys,” “Broadway Boys” entertains audiences by fusing Broadway music and pop styles. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 25 WHERE: N. Charleston Performing Arts Center, 5001 Coliseum Drive PRICE: $35/$25 MORE INFO: 745-0317 or http://bit. ly/y4ForV

Breakfast and Brunch WHAT: Breakfast with the Deans. Maximize the fun of your Saturday night events by inviting your friends to rehash the details in a more intimate and relaxed setting Sunday morning. Learn how to make a perfect cup of coffee, mimosas, the world’s best Bloody Mary, plus all the traditional morning foods. WHEN: 10: 30 a.m. Feb. 25 WHERE: Charleston Academy of Domestic Pursuits, 85 East Bay St. PRICE: $100

Zumbathon WHAT: This Zumbathon fitness fundraiser will benefit the Hanahan Police Cadets and Connections and You Inc. Several different Zumba instructors will teach at the event, which is two hours, including

breaks. WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 11 WHERE: Curves Hanahan North Charleston, 1238 Yeaman’s Hall Road PRICE: $10 MORE INFO: 744-599 or www.facebook.com/ events/317668278271865/

Honor Bands WHAT: By virtue of their placement in regional auditions held in January, talented high school band members from across the Lowcountry will perform in four honor bands. WHEN: 3 p.m. Feb. 25 WHERE: Charleston Southern University Lightsey Chapel Auditorium, 9200 University Blvd. PRICE: Free MORE INFO: 863-7966 or www. charlestonsouthern.edu

‘Pork N’ Pearls’ WHAT: The annual “Pork N’ Pearls” pig and oyster roast will raise money for Windwood Farm Home for Children. The event includes roasted oysters, chicken and pork, side dishes, two beer or wine drink tickets, children’s activities and live music by the Shem Creek Boogie Band. WHEN: 3-7 p.m. Feb. 25 WHERE: Pierce Park Pavilion, Pierce St.

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Sustainable Seafood WHAT: Join the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative and Middleton Place, a sustainable restaurant partner, for a delicious dinner featuring sustainable seafood. Enjoy food and wine-paired stations of sustainable seafood while learning how seafood choices today can ensure healthy fish for the future. Ten percent of the proceeds will benefit the South Carolina Aquarium’s Sustainable Seafood Initiative. Reservations recommended. WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 25 WHERE: Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road PRICE: $60 per person MORE INFO: 266-7477 or www. middletonplace.org

Opera Double Feature WHAT: The College of Charleston Opera Program presents two one-act operas titled “A Game of Chance” and “Gallantry.” WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 25 and 27; 3 p.m. Feb. 26 WHERE: Simons Center Recital Hall, 54 St. Philip St. PRICE: $20 adults, $10 students 22 and under MORE INFO: 953-5927

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Today Terry Dean Harder WHAT: A soulful contemporary Christian singer/songwriter with roots in rock n’ roll, rhythm and blues, country and soul. Terry Harder sings with deep vocal influences from a broad spectrum of artist like Elvis, B.J. Thomas, Eric Clapton, Roy Orbison, The Righteous Brothers, James Brown, Otis Redding, Johnny Cash, Michael McDonald and Ray LaMontagne. Hear him sing his originals and many covers of his almost 50 years as a singer. WHEN: 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Single Smile Cafe, 100-A South Main Street PRICE: Free

Gail Storm WHAT: New York-based pianist/ singer plays the blues. WHEN: 6 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St.

Ann Caldwell with LooseFitt WHAT: Classics performed by the local legend of jazz and blues vocals. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Larry Ford and Co. WHAT: Piano and saxophone. WHEN: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Halls Chophouse, 434 King St.

Soul Fish

WHAT: Team Trivia at 7 p.m. Soul Fish immediately following at 9 p.m. Trayces gift certificates for top three teams. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8 WHERE: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road.

Abe White WHAT: A jazz saxophonist. WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Toast Restaurant, 155 Meeting St.

Jarekus Singleton Mississippi Blues Express WHAT: Young Mississippi bluesman and his hot band. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Mad River Bar & Grille, 32 N. Market St.

Blair Crimmins and The Hookers WHAT: 1920s-style Dixieland horns, rowdy ragtime piano and gypsy jazz guitar. WHERE: Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Road.

The deadline for Night Life items is Monday at 5p.m. the week before the event or concert takes place. Items should be faxed to the newsroom at 937-5579 or e-mailed to clubs@postandcourier.com. Items submitted after the deadline will not be printed. For more information, call 937-5582.

Live Music at Lucky’s Southern Grill WHAT: Fran Royster is playing. WHEN: 8-11 p.m. Thursdays WHERE: Lucky’s Southern Grill, 1271 Folly Road PRICE: Free

Quentin Baxter Ensemble WHAT: A jazz ensemble led by percussionist/composer/arranger/producer Quentin Baxter. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Charleston Grill, 224 King St. PRICE: Free

Steve Carroll and The Bograts WHAT: Irish sing-alongs and pub songs. WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St. PRICE: Free

Drink Small, ‘The Blues Doctor’ WHAT: Legendary S.C. blues artist brings it on home WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Blind Tiger Pub, 38 Broad St.

PlaneJane WHAT: Five vocalists and three multi-instrumentalists play funk tunes from different eras. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. Feb. 16 WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 644 Coleman Blvd. PRICE: Free

Friday John Primer with Shrimp City Slim WHAT: Classic Chicago bluesman from the band of Muddy Waters. WHEN: 2 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Mad River Bar & Grille, 32 N. Market St.

Bill Howland WHAT: A jazz pianist based in Charleston. WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Swamp Fox Restaurant & Bar, 386 King St. PRICE: Free

David Patterson Ensemble WHAT: Solo keyboard from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by acoustic jazz by local drummer David Patterson and company. WHEN: 6 p.m.-midnight Feb. 17 WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Anthony Owens WHAT: Rock/beach/pop. WHEN: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 17

WHERE: Halls Chophouse, 434 King St.

Blues Bash at Morgan Creek Grill WHAT: Morgan Creek Grill hosts blues artists WHEN: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 17, 18 WHERE: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave. PRICE: $10

Hitman Blues Band WHAT: The best of Stevie Ray, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Brick House Kitchen, 1575 Folly Road.

James Slater Trio WHAT: A jazz band based in Charleston. WHEN: 7-11 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. PRICE: Free

previous bills with The Wailers, SOJA, Fowlers Mustache and The Movement. WHEN: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Loggerhead’s, 123 W. Ashley Ave. PRICE: Free MORE INFO: 843-588-2365 or http://treehousetheband.com

Mississippi Blues Express WHAT: Jarekus Singleton and his hot band from Jackson, Miss. WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Blind Tiger Pub, 38 Broad St.

Steve Carroll and The Bograts WHAT: Irish sing-alongs and pub songs. WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St. PRICE: Free

Cotton Blue

The Blues Buckets

WHAT: Live blues music. WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Aroma’s, 50 N. Market St.

WHAT: Hot blues quartet from Virginia. WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Dunleavy’s Pub, 2213 Middle St.

The Cool WHAT: Rock/classic rock. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Sand Dollar Social Club, 7 Center St. PRICE: Free

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WHAT: Instructor Stephen Duane teaches an intermediate and beginner swing dance lesson, followed by a dance party. WHEN: Intermediate lesson, 7:15 p.m.; Beginner lesson, 8 p.m.; Dance party, 8:45 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Spirit Moves Studio, 445 Savannah Hwy. PRICE: $10 MORE INFO: 843-557-7690 or http://roaringtwentieshotjazzdanceclub.com

WHAT: Absolutely one of Charleston’s great bands. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road.

Celebration of the 2012 John Cage Centennial WHAT: The New Music Collective will feature Cage’s seminal ‘Credo in Us’ alongside works by composers Peter Ablinger, Jo Kondo and Larry Polansky. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: College of Charleston Cato Center for the Arts Room 234, 161 Calhoun St. PRICE: $10 suggested donation; Free for students

TreeHouse! & Jay D Clark WHAT: TreeHouse! (Myrtle Beach) & Jay D Clark (Philly) return to jam some original roots/rock/reggae at Loggerhead’s Beach Grill in Folly Beach. This will be the bands’ fifth performance in the area following

WHAT: Guitar/bass duo WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St.

Pop Rocks Band WHAT: The Pop Rocks Band is playing Feb. 17 and 18 at The Strike Zone. WHEN: 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Feb. 17 and 18 WHERE: The Strike Zone at Dorchester Lanes, 10015 Dorchester Road. PRICE: Free

The Fairy God Muthas WHAT: Local rock duo, not for the faint-hearted. WHEN: 10 p.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Drop In, 32 Center St. PRICE: Free

Secrets @ The Dollar WHAT: Secrets returns for another nite of Funk & Roll. WHEN: 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Silver Dollar, 478 King St. PRICE: TBA

Saturday

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Robert Lighthouse, The Blues Buckets

The Tommy Ford Band

WHAT: SEWE blues revue (two artists). WHEN: 2 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Mad River Bar & Grille, 32 N. Market St.

Blues and Oysters at Morgan Creek Grill WHAT: Morgan Creek presents Blues and Oysters on the Creek. Oyster roast 4-8 p.m. with live music on grounds stage 4-6 p.m., then more blues on the Upper Deck 6:3010:30 p.m. WHEN: 4-8 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave.

Lewis, Wiltrout and Gregory WHAT: Keyboardist Gerald Gregory, saxophonist Robert Lewis and drummer Ron Wiltrout perform acoustic covers and originals. WHEN: 6 p.m.-midnight Feb. 18 WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

John Primer & Shrimp City Slim Blues Band

WHAT: Tribute band, including new member Bobbie Storm. WHEN: 8 p.m.-midnight Feb. 18 WHERE: VFW post 3142, 3555 Dorchester Road. PRICE: $5

Cotton Blue WHAT: 2012 Lowcountry Blues Bash event. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Surf Bar, 103 W. Cooper Ave.

Hitman Blues Band WHAT: Rockin’ blues trio from Savannah. WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Blind Tiger Pub, 38 Broad St.

Diesel Brothers WHAT: David Dunning and Donnie Polk have been part of some of the best bands out of Charleston for many years. This promises to be a great show of covers from the ’70s through today. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road.

The Cool

WHAT: Chicago blues legend on his first Charleston visit. WHEN: 6 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Carolina Belle, 10 Wharfside St.

WHAT: Rock/classic rock. WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Sand Dollar Social Club, 7 Center St. PRICE: Free

Robert Lighthouse

Sunday

WHAT: One-man blues band from Sweden. WHEN: 6 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St.

The Blues Buckets WHAT: Rockin’ blues quartet from Virginia. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Brick House Kitchen, 1575 Folly Road.

Joshua Jarman WHAT: Joshua Jarman is a guitarist, born and raised in Ridgeville. He began playing the guitar at the age of 7 when he received a Cameo Nylonstring acoustic from his father. In 2008, he began developing a guitar style similar to that of Preston Reed, Andy Mckee and Justin King. WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: Single Smile Cafe, 100-A South Main Street PRICE: Free MORE INFO: 843-875-7745

Funk & Roll

Frank Duvall

WHAT: Secrets returns for the first 2012 show to Funk & Roll. WHEN: 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Feb. 17 WHERE: Silver Dollar, 478 King St. PRICE: TBA

WHAT: An acoustic jazz trio that plays covers and originals. WHEN: 7-11 p.m. Feb. 18 WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St.

Dori Chitayat WHAT: A Spanish and Flamenco guitarist. WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: Atlanticville Restaurant, 2063 Middle St. PRICE: Free

New South Jazzmen WHAT: A trad jazz band that plays teens and twenties standards. WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. PRICE: Free

Shrimp City Slim WHAT: Lowcountry blues and New Orleans R&B piano at pre-Mardi Gras service. WHEN: 11 a.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St.

Jordan Gravel WHAT: Classics performed by a solo jazz keyboardist. WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

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Cotton Blue at Lucy’s Red Sky Grill WHAT: Live music in the bar area of Lucy’s Red Sky Grill with Cotton Blue. Part of Charleston’s Blues Bash. Bar opens at 5 p.m. WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: Lucy’s Red Sky Grill, 1001 Landfall Way PRICE: Free

Jefferson Coker WHAT: A mix of blues, country, funk, Americana and jazz. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: Thirsty Turtle II, 1158 College Park Road.

Fried Rainbow Trout WHAT: Irish acoustic and folk music. WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St. PRICE: Free

Matt Walsh Blues Duo

cian and singer who does covers and originals. WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 20 WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Joey ‘Miami Blues’ Gilmore WHAT: Deep Florida blues from legendary guitarist. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 20 WHERE: Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St.

David Landeo WHAT: acoustic/electric rock WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 20 WHERE: Red’s Ice House, 98 Church St. PRICE: Free

Tuesday Wanda Johnson & Shrimp City Slim Blues Band

WHAT: Chicago-style blues slide guitar and bass duo. WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St.

WHAT: The New Voice of South Carolina soul and blues in a Free Mardi Gras show open to everyone. WHEN: Noon Feb. 21 WHERE: MUSC Harper Student Center, 45 Courtenay Dr.

Rev. Marv Ward

Thomas Champagne

WHAT: Acoustic blues guitarist releasing a new CD. WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: Blind Tiger Pub, 38 Broad St.

WHAT: Thomas Champagne plays reggae flavored tunes in the Marina Room Bar at Morgan Creek. WHEN: 5-7 p.m. Feb. 21 WHERE: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave.

PlaneJane WHAT: Five vocalists and three multi-instrumentalists play funk tunes from different eras. WHEN: 10:30 p.m. Feb. 19 WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Monday Leah Suarez Trio WHAT: This local vocalist performs jazz standards and Latin/Bossa Nova-influenced originals. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Feb. 20 WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Margaret Coleman and Wayne Dawes WHAT: Acoustic/folk/jazz music. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Feb. 20 WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. PRICE: Free

Daddy Mack Memphis Blues Band WHAT: Legendary bluesman from Beale Street. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 20 WHERE: Mad River Bar & Grille, 32 N. Market St.

Rotie WHAT: An acoustic/pop/rock musi-

Frank Duvall Trio WHAT: Acoustic jazz standards and originals. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Feb. 21 WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

James Slater Trio WHAT: A jazz band based in Charleston. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Feb. 21 WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. PRICE: Free

Jim and Whitt Algar WHAT: This duo covers a wide spectrum of styles and genres, from Elvis to Eric Clapton to Johnny Cash. WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 21 WHERE: Atlanticville Restaurant, 2063 Middle St. PRICE: Free

WHERE: Brick House Kitchen, 1575 Folly Road.

Jeff Beasley One-Man Blues Band WHAT: Entertaining blues troubadour from Savannah. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 21 WHERE: Southend Brewery, 161 East Bay St.

Tricknee Duo WHAT: Matt and Fred kick off four hours of great live music at 8 p.m. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 21, 28, March 6, 13 WHERE: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road.

Lowcountry Blues Bash Finale WHAT: A blues jam to close out the 22nd annual festival featuring various artists. WHEN: 9 p.m. Feb. 21 WHERE: Blind Tiger Pub, 38 Broad St.

Fire and Ice Karaoke WHAT: Wet Willie’s Karaoke with DJ Wild Bill every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. WHEN: 9 p.m. Tuesdays WHERE: Wet Willies, 209 East Bay St. PRICE: No cover MORE INFO: 843-826-2193 or http://facebook.com/Fire-IceKaraoke

Wednesday Rene Russell WHAT: Rene Russell Happy Hour every Wednesday in February at Morgan Creek Grill. WHEN: 5-7 p.m. Feb. 22, 29 WHERE: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave. PRICE: Free

Luckyman Beall WHAT: Honky-tonk and rockabilly guitarist/singer. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 21

WHAT: This weekly, rotating lineup of blues musicians showcases a variety of styles and talent. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 22 WHERE: Fiery Ron’s Home Team Bbq, 1205 Ashley River Road. PRICE: Free

Acoustic Music Open Mic Night WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Feb. 22 WHERE: LOCAL Market+Coffee Bar, 1331 Ashley River Road

Jordan Igoe WHAT: With Aaron Firetag and Jessica Daisi. Acoustic/folk/ rock. WHERE: Juanita Greenbergs, 439 King St.

Live Music at Lucky’s Southern Grill WHAT: Jaykob Kendrick will be playing. WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays WHERE: Lucky’s Southern Grill, 1271 Folly Road PRICE: Free

Category 6 WHAT: Live music with Category 6. A rocking great time with food and drink specials all the time. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb, 22, March 7, 21 WHERE: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road. PRICE: No cover

New South Jazzmen WHAT: A trad jazz band that plays a variety of teens and twenties standards. WHEN: 8 p.m. Feb. 22 WHERE: Osteria La Bottiglia, 420 King St.

Ann Caldwell Trio WHAT: Jazz and blues singer Ann Caldwell joins a jazz trio featuring vibraphone, bass and drums. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Feb. 22 WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. PRICE: Free

The Pulse Trio WHAT: Acoustic jazz standards and popular tunes. WHEN: 6-10 p.m. Feb. 22 WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. PRICE: Free

Joey Gilmore & Shrimp Dave Landeo WHAT: acoustic/electric rock City Slim Blues Band WHEN: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Feb. 22 WHAT: Florida blues legend plays Mardi Gras cruise with Louisiana cuisine and more. WHEN: 7 p.m. Feb. 21 WHERE: Carolina Queen (boat), City Marina, Lockwood Drive

Lowcountry Blues Club

WHERE: Red’s Ice House, 1882 Andell Bluff Blvd. PRICE: Free

Keith Bruce WHAT: An acoustic singer/guitarist. WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Feb. 22 WHERE: Iacofano’s Italian Bistro and Bar, 626 Coleman Blvd. PRICE: Free

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ACE’S ON BRIDGE

By BOBBY WOLFF

In today’s deal from the NEC event held last February, Kyoko Shimamura took the slow route to four spades. West led a club to the ace and East then shifted to a low diamond. West won her king and returned a thoughtful low heart, trying to remove dummy’s entry and needing her partner to have no more than the heart nine to have a chance to set the game. No luck. In fact, at double-dummy, East needed to cash the diamond ace at trick two, then shift to a heart, with West covering declarer’s card to remove dummy’s entry. At another table, Heather Dhondy received the equally testing defense of two rounds of diamonds. She ruffed, drew trumps, then played the club jack. East,

Yukiko Umezu, won and exited in diamonds. Dhondy ruffed and led a heart up, but Etsuko Naito riposted by winning the heart ace to leave the hearts blocked, then played a fourth diamond. Declarer ruffed with her last trump, but (depending on whether she had unblocked the heart king or not) had to concede a club or a heart at the end. Vlad Isporski for the Bulgarian All-Stars also received the defense of two rounds of diamonds. He pitched his club instead of ruffing, and now when West won and made the mistake of leading a club instead of a trump, Isporski could ruff away the club ace, draw trumps, and lead a heart toward the king, leaving the defense helpless.

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DOONESBURY By Garry Trudeau

B.C. By Mastroianni & Hart

SALLY FORTH By Francesco Marciuliano & Craig Macintosh

PEANUTS By Charles Schulz

BLONDIE By Dean Young

JUMP START By Robb Armstrong

DUSTIN By Steve Kelley & Jeff Parker

CURTIS By Ray Billingsley

GARFIELD By Jim Davis

WORD GAME

YESTERDAY’S WORD: SUFFRAGE

safe safer sage Average mark 20 sager words Time limit 35 minutes sauger sear Can you find 29 serf or more words in suer PASTOR? suffer The list will be published tomorrow. sugar sura – United Feature 2/16 sure

TODAY’S WORD: PASTOR

Syndicate

surf surge urge usage user fare fear fuse rage rase ruff ruse

ager ague argue auger gaff gaffe gaffer gaur gear gruff guar guff

THE RULES ◗ Words must be four

or more letters. ◗ Words which ac-

quire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats,” are not used. ◗ Only one form of a verb is used. For example, either “pose” or “posed,” not both. ◗ No proper nouns or slang words are used.

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NON SEQUITUR By Wiley Miller

BEETLE BAILEY By Mort, Greg & Brian Walker

MALLARD FILLMORE By Bruce Tinsley

JUDGE PARKER By Woody Wilson & Mike Manley

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE By Stephan Pastis FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE By Lynn Johnston

ROSE IS ROSE By Pat Brady & Don Wimmer

MARY WORTH By Joe Giella & Karen Moy

HI AND LOIS By Brian & Greg Walker & Chris Browne

LUANN By Greg Evans

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THE WIZARD OF ID By Brant Parker

DILBERT By Scott Adams

ANDY CAPP By Reg Smythe BABY BLUES By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

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 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Expand your interests. Sign up for a class. A love relationship is highlighted. Someone from your past will have an impact on you now.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep things simple and you will have a much greater impact on the people around you. Stick to methods that have worked well in the past.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21): Keep your emotions under control and you will find your comfort zone. Don’t let others dictate how you live your life. Explore the possibilities.

TAURUS (April 20May 20): Put greater emphasis on financial, health or legal matters and you will find a way to advance personally. Someone you have helped in the past will honor the debt.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22): Do what you can to make your home more comfortable. If there is a way to earn extra income, follow through with your plans.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): Loss is likely. Do your own research, especially if the changes you are considering entail using your own finances.

GEMINI (May 21June 20): Don’t get angry or let your emotions get the better of you. Your honesty and integrity will pay off.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23OCT. 22): A joint venture will open up greater opportunities to raise or earn money. You have to make your own decisions.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): Listen to offers, but don’t agree to move forward unless your intentions are honorable. You cannot please everyone.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Don’t make changes without thinking matters through. Look at the past and know what direction or side you are on before you take a leap of faith.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23NOV. 21): Taking on a simpler way of living will save you cash. Working in unison with someone that you have known for a long time will ease your stress and pay off.

PISCES (FEB. 19MARCH 20): Go back to someone you trusted in the past in order to get the lowdown on a deal you want to do now.

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Motorists find ways to signal apologies

Preparing for SEWE

BY REBEKAH BRADFORD Special to The Post and Courier

his weekend, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is taking place all around the Charleston

area. With an expected attendance of about 40,000 people during the three-day event, SEWE has grown to one of the largest wildlife art event in the country. So it seems like a good time to have some Southeastern wildlife trivia. Our current Head2Head champ, Josh Kaplan, is taking on new opponent Will Owens.

QUESTIONS 1. How many years has the Southeastern Wildlife Expo been in Charleston? 2. He’s the director emeritus of the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo, but this man is probably better known for his guest appearances with furry friends on late night TV. 3. The winner of a DockDogs “Big Air” competition is the one who’s done what? 4. What is the largest raptor or bird of prey in South Carolina? 5. Name the state dog of South Carolina. 6. This forest located north of Charleston was named for a Revolutionary War hero whose nickname was “Swamp Fox.” 7. Name the magazine in Charleston whose slogan is “Soul of the South.” 8. Last year, this artist claimed Best in Show for his painting “Watchtower,” and is the featured painter this year. 9. The first of these were made from vegetation such as cattails by Native Americans. Then they were made from wood and now modern ones are mostly made of plastic. 10. The state record for largemouth bass was first established in 1949 and then later tied in 1993. What was the weight in pounds?

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Animal expert Jack Hanna gets up close and personal with a black rhino. Hanna will be making an appearance at SEWE; the rhino will not.

JOSH’S ANSWERS

WILL’S ANSWERS

1. 25? 2. Jack Hanna. He’s hilarious on “David Letterman.” 3. Highest jump 4. The bald eagle 5. Probably some kind of retriever. 6. Francis Marion 7. I’m thinking it’s Garden & Gun. 8. You got me on this one. 9. Sounds like maybe duck decoys? 10. 18 pounds

1. It’s the 30th year. 2. Jack Hanna 3. That’s when they jump the farthest. 4. Bald eagle 5. Boykin spaniel 6. Francis Marion Forest 7. Garden & Gun 8. No idea. 9. Duck decoy 10. 16

CONCLUSION In this week’s hotly contested competition, Will emerged as the new Head2Head trivia champ, having an impressive knowledge of all things SEWE. For more information about the expo such as ticket prices, events and times, go to www.sewe.com. See you there.

CORRECT ANSWERS 1. 30 2. Jack Hanna 3. Jumped the farthest 4. Bald eagle (with the exception of the rare golden eagle) 5. Boykin spaniel

6. Francis Marion National Forest 7. Garden & Gun 8. Dustin Van Wechel 9. Duck decoys 10. 16 pounds

EAR ABBY: “MildMannered Motorist in Virginia” asked you for a hand signal to indicate “I’m sorry” to fellow drivers when he makes mistakes behind the wheel. Not long ago, I made a not-soserious mistake that angered another driver. When I flashed a peace sign, then moved my mouth in an “I’m sorry,” the person’s frown changed to a smile. We then drove on with pleasant attitudes, and I tried to watch my driving more closely. — FAITHFUL READER IN ARKANSAS DEAR FAITHFUL READER: I assured “MildMannered” that my helpful readers would step forward with suggestions for an “I’m sorry” signal. Many, like you, mentioned giving the peace sign. Offering more options, my newspaper readers comment: DEAR ABBY: We New Yorkers have honed silent signals to a fine art. When I’m at fault in traffic or other situations where I can’t apologize verbally, I make eye contact, put my hand to my chest to accuse myself, and put my hands in a prayerful gesture to ask forgiveness. This almost always defuses the situation on the spot. Add a smile and you’ve made a friend as well. — LORNA, IN THE CITY DEAR ABBY: I, too, have made boo-boos while driving and wish I could have said “I’m sorry,” but the person is usually too busy shaking a fist and screaming obscenities to notice. I like the idea of a standard “sorry” gesture. How about holding one hand up with your palm toward your face for just a second? (As in “I’m ashamed of what I just did.”) It’s simple and lets you keep your other hand on the wheel. — CAROL IN HOUSTON DEAR ABBY: Why not use the American Sign Lan-

DEAR ABBY guage symbol for “sorry”? Make a fist with your right hand, palm toward the body and place it over the area of your heart and move it in small circles. The expression on your face pulls it all together. — SIGN USER IN OLD LYME, CONN. DEAR ABBY: If I think the other driver will be able to see me, the gesture I make after a mistake is an exaggerated, slow smack to my forehead — basically, my own Homer Simpson “D’oh!” — IN THE WRONG IN MAINE DEAR ABBY: “Mild-Mannered Motorist’s” letter reminded me of an incident a few years ago. Driving home from work, I was forced to swerve into an oncoming lane by a car driven by a young woman who was pulling onto the road from a parking lot. She didn’t see me because of traffic in the lane to my right. There were no oncoming vehicles, and I was able to return to my lane and proceed. At the traffic signal, I noticed the car was directly behind me. It continued following me and I started becoming concerned that I had a stalker. Turning into my neighborhood, I quickly drove up my driveway and into my garage. When I got out of the car, the young woman was walking up the driveway. She then began profusely apologizing. She had driven miles out of her way to offer her apology, which I gratefully accepted. Then we both thanked God for protecting us. — PLEASANTLY SURPRISED IN NORTH CAROLINA Write www.DearAbby.com.

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