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what’s inside 4 | get out
david Quick previews outdoor options
5 | dollar days
check out dollar days, written by charleston scene editor allison nugent
6-10 | food + bev
brewvival, chew on this, persimmon cafe, burwell’s stone fire grill
11 | arts
a look at upcoming events
12-13 | music
upcoming shows, cd reviews
14-17 | see and be scene 18-19 | weekend events 24 | movies
25 | movie listings 26-28 | calendar, nightlife, sudoku 30-34 | comics + tV grid
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35 | trivia, abby
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february’s saving graces: running and oysters
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’m no fan of february, even in the lowcountry, but among its saving graces are a bounty of things that force you outside on chilly days. for me, that includes plenty of running races and oyster roasts. in fact, one event combines both. The second annual race & roast at oakland plantation on sunday features a 5k trail run at 12:30 p.m. (yeah, sleep in!) followed by an oyster roast, which also includes
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chili, hot dogs, beer from palmetto Brewery, wine and music by hit or Miss (two members of sol driven train). The family-friendly event also includes an inflatable slide, face-painting and wagon rides. The cost is $50 for the race and roast, or $35 for the oyster roast; kids 12 and under get into the oyster roast for free. The event benefits the Mount pleasant land conservancy, which protects 220 acres of undeveloped
two other charity races will be held saturday. The 11th annual Messa (Master of environmental studies student association at the college of charleston) 8k will be at 9 a.m. saturday on folly Beach. cost is $25. proceeds benefit shem creek fisheries, a nonprofit dedicated to helping preserve the local seafood industry. messa.cofc.edu/8k-forh2o/index.php The eighth annual lifepoint gift of life 5k run and 2k walk will be at 9 a.m.
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Race ... saturday at James island county park. The fee is $30. proceeds benefit lifepoint inc., the organ, eye and tissue procurement organization for south carolina. www.lifepoint-sc.org
south carolina rocks
The s.c. nature-Based tourism association is partnering with the s.c. paddlesports industry association for the south carolina rocks conference on tuesday and wednesday at santee state park on lake Marion. The conference will feature dr. scott harris, speaking on “rocks & Their remnants in s.c.: driving tourism with geology,” and park ranger susan heisey, speaking on the host region’s “santee national wildlife refuge: a natural and cultural history.” dr. david stoney will share details on “climate change 2012 and Beyond.” other highlights of the conference will include “Building your tribe with social Media,” a silent auction of “s.c.’s Best” and a sunrise yoga session. The conference registration fee is $65 and $45 for additional attendees from the same organization.
... and then roast at Oakland Plantation on Sunday. registration forms are available at scnatureadventures. com. contact april turner at 953-2078 or april.turner@ scseagrant.org, or kristina wheeler at 224-8435 or kwheeler@ccprc.com.
a distance of about two city blocks. The fun continues until a Bed race champion is declared. The entry fee is $125 per bed, and beds will be judged in the following categories: fastest, slowest, best decoratorganize a bed ed, most outrageously decoone of the most fun rated and the “what were races in charleston involves you Thinking?” The people’s teams of five people and choice award is everyone’s beds on wheels. and now all-time favorite. is the time to get a team toThe event benefits camp gether for the fourth annual happy days, a camp for charleston Bed race, to be children with cancer and held at 1 p.m. april 14 on their families. last year, Mary Murray Boulevard in 1,100-plus people attended hampton park. the charleston Bed race, The winning races are de- and the organization raised termined by the teams’ race more than $16,000. time and will be judged in www.charlestonbedrace. heats of two beds completing com
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give your budget a break with these free events
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ho doesn’t love free stuff? free samples, free food. There are whole websites devoted entirely to free. and since you’ve likely been giving your wallet a workout with all the great recent events in the area, give it a breather this weekend as there are a number of free events.
open house
on saturday, the fort sumter national Monument will open the grounds of the coast guard historic district for a free public event. from 1-4 p.m., explore the grounds, historic quarters cupola and boathouse near the sullivan’s island lighthouse. due to health and safety concerns, the lighthouse itself will not be open. learn about the history of
the site as you enjoy light refreshments, and take home a 50th anniversary poster designed by amelia Millar to commemorate the visit. find out more by calling 883-3123 or going to www. nps.gov.
special symposium
another educational yet sure to be entertaining event scheduled for this weekend is the symposium “Jenkins,
Jazz and Jammin’ in times of war and peace.” put on by patriots point’s institute of history, science and technology, the free program is a celebration of the contributions of africanamericans throughout our nation’s history and part of the museum’s educational series, “ordinary people doing extraordinary Things.” The program will focus on the Jenkins orphanage Band, which got its start in charleston in the late 1800s. Members of the band broke racial boundaries, traveling and performing at distinguished events around the world, including presidential inauguration ceremonies. guest speakers will include former educator, politician and professional musician lonnie hamilton iii, himself a former Jenkins
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do you know of an event that should be included in dollar days? email anugent@postand courier.com. orphanage Band member and director; charleston’s “first lady of jazz,” ann caldwell; and Jenkins institute for children executive director Johanna Martincarrington. The program will begin at 10 a.m. friday and will be streamed live on the patriots point website, www. patriotspoint.org, and into charleston county school district classrooms. prior to the start of the program, the northside christian high school Band will perform
musical selections in hangar stops, collect a puzzle piece and put them in the correct Bay 1. order on your game board third thursday to reveal the picture or mesThis month’s Third Thurs- sage. game boards can be day in summerville will have picked up at people, places & Quilts on west richardson a special guest: elvis! well, avenue or four green fields elvis impersonator Michael on short central avenue. viljac to be more accurate. after you’ve solved it, drop either way, break out your off your completed puzzle blue suede shoes and head in the collection box in over to hutchinson square the lobby of first citizens 6-7:30 p.m. today for a perBank, 218 s. Main st., by formance of some favorite 5 p.m. Monday. all the cortunes from The king. rect entries will be put into a another event that will run today through saturday drawing for gift certificates will be puzzle palooza, a fea- redeemable at dozens of ture that offers participants summerville businesses. Third Thursday runs 5the chance to win the $500 grand prize or be one of five 8 p.m. in downtown summerville. find out more by $100 runners-up. from 10 a.m. today to clos- calling summerville downtown restoration, enhanceing saturday, stop by all 35 ment and Management at summerville businesses with a “puzzle palooza” logo 821-7260 or going to summervilledream.org. in their windows. at those
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brewvival
annual event keeps the charleston beer renaissance alive if you go
By stratton lawrence Special to The Post and Courier
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n south carolina, there are beer festivals, and then there’s Brewvival. now in its fourth year, the annual february gathering of brewers, beer geeks and casual drinkers celebrates all that is good about hops, yeast and malt. for the organizers at coast Brewing company and the charleston Beer exchange, it’s a labor of love that they host to spread the good word about the beers they personally get “hopped” up about. That a festival like Brewvival can even exist is a testament to the determination of its hosts. until May 2007, beers with an alcohol by volume over 5 percent were prohibited for sale in south carolina. Jaime tenney, co-owner of coast along with her husband, david Merritt, helped lead the “pop the cap sc” campaign that abolished that prohibition-era law. ordinances followed that allowed for onsite sales and tastings at breweries. They’re still working on permitting the sale of pints on brewery premises in south carolina. The pop the cap campaign opened the door for new breweries such as westbrook and holy city to establish themselves in charleston, as well as making a world-class beer festival like Brewvival possible in the state. “a good majority of the beers poured at Brewvival are over 6 percent, so this couldn’t have existed,” tenney said. “people wouldn’t be opening breweries here if the law had not been changed.” likewise, the charleston Beer exchange traces its origins to the work of coast and its team. “coast’s existence really motivated us to open a beer store,” said co-owner scott shor, who opened the shop with business partner rich
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Patrons are served up samples of beer at the 2012 Brewvival. carley in 2008. “we broke new ground in charleston with the decision to sell growlers. it’s hard to believe because now you can refill growlers at gas stations and super markets. Jaime and david definitely paved the way for this craft beer boom in south carolina.”
A beer geek’s festival
for a beer lover, it’s hard to go wrong with any festival that lets you sample dozens or even hundreds of different beers, yet Brewvival sets itself apart from its peers in the planning and details. unlike other festivals that rely on donated kegs from the breweries represented, the Brewvival hosts purchase every beer that’s sampled by guests. “That doesn’t happen a lot,” explains tenney. “we have a hard time attending festivals
A number of local brewers will be featured at this year’s event. as a small brewery because the expense can add up to thousands of dollars to donate beer and travel. By paying the breweries, it allows small craft brewers to come
who might not otherwise be able to participate.” shor echoes that sentiment, adding that to put on a “killer craft beer festival” to the level of one they would want to attend, paying to get the very best specialty beers there was the only option. That decision is also reflected in the $65 ticket cost, a heftier price tag than years past and at other festivals in town. But the motivation for the hosts isn’t to make a profit. after 2,500 people attended last year’s event, resulting in long lines for entry, tastings and bathrooms, the planners decided to cut back on ticket sales and limit Brewvival to 1,800 beer enthusiasts. tickets for this year’s Brewvival sold out last week. “we want to give it a more intimate feel and make Brewvival feel like a special
thing to the people who come,” tenney said. “we’re actually adding a little bit more beer and more food to make it the absolute best that we can.” other changes this year include the addition of more shuttle services from all over charleston and Mount pleasant and the removal of designated driver tickets, due to abuse and the goal of creating a more intimate event. food will be available for purchase by local food trucks diggity doughnuts, autobanh and roti rolls, as well as restaurants Big Boned BBQ, ted’s Butcherblock, coleman public house and d’allesandro’s pizza. among the breweries represented this year are Maine’s allagash, colorado’s avery, and califor-
what: brewvival when: noon-6 p.m. saturday where: coast brewing company, 1250 n. 2nd st., t north charleston s price: sold out t t what: morning after brewvival, sunday beer breakfast r when: 10 a.m. sunday b where: growfood c carolina warehouse, i 990 morrison drive g price: $45 more info: brewvival. i com w nia’s green flash and stone a Breweries, alongside most of t the notable in-town, state- t wide and regional brewer- v ies in north carolina and t georgia. The hosts also draw on their nationwide relationships to attract a “gypsy brewer element,” including tiny, “impossibly rare” batch beers like the Brandy Barrel-aged sour lil’ B and imperial doughnut Break from Brooklyn’s evil twin Brewing, and surprise offerings from Maryland-based independent brewer Brian strumke’s stillwater artisanal ales. “we’re very fortunate to have a lot of breweries that understand the importance of this festival, so they bring some neat one-off stuff that will make its only appearance at Brewvival,” beams shor, adding, “our local brewers are kicking out some really special stuff, too.” within the beer world, Brewvival has begun to attract national star power. sierra nevada founder ken grossman and dogfish head founder sam calagione will be on hand, as well as small texas craft brewery Jester king’s ron extract. please see brew, page e7
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“for me, it’s not just that these breweries are coming and setting up a table and some rep from the distributor is coming to work the table; it’s that these tables are staffed by the top people at these breweries with real ties to the process,” said shor, who emphasizes that the hosts work to make logistics easy on the visiting brewers. “we’re attracting the guys that run or even started these breweries, and they’re out there directly interacting with our guests.”
A midwinter’s dream
when tenney and Merritt first laid eyes on the building that would become coast’s home, their gaze immediately drifted to the grassy field that surrounds it. “we said, ‘This is exactly what we’ve been looking for as the grounds for a beer festival,’ ” she recalls. “charleston was enjoying a beer revival of sorts — even though there wasn’t much history
Kegs wait to be tapped at last year’s Brewvival in Charleston. here to begin with — but there was a revival of people who drink and support and love craft beer, so we put those two things together.” in shaping Brewvival, the planners looked to their favorite marquee beer events,
most notably Brewgrass in asheville, n.c. The long-time southeast favorite built its reputation as an outdoor, daytime festival with live music and an exclusive beer list that puts a heavy emphasis on local,
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with no presence from any of the big-name domestic breweries. with that model in mind, tenney handpicks the music lineup for Brewvival, which includes tennessee quartet The kingston
springs, local favorite graham whorley and headlining bluegrass/americana trio James Justin & co. “i can’t think of any place i’d rather be than Brewvival,” said former folly Beach resident James Justin Burke, who claims to distinctly remember his first taste of coast’s signature hopart ipa. Burke said he’s looking forward to “coming home to the best fans and beers in the world,” and adds that the extra fuel from the tasting tent should ensure a “high-energy” show. in its first three years, Brewvival’s combination of music and world-class breweries already has attracted attendees who fly in from around the country and the world. one patron from Belgium visited the city specifically for Brewvival. “charleston is on peoples’ radar,” tenney said. “it’s a huge compliment, but we also love that most of the attendees come from right here in charleston, from all
walks of life, and they care about the quality and the environment surrounding their beer. That’s the vibe that we’re going for.” even though planners such as tenney and shor will spend most of Brewvival busily ensuring that the day runs smoothly, they both express that their reward lies in putting on a quality showcase that’s special and stands apart from the crowd, even if that has meant limiting attendance in the event’s fourth year to ensure that a high-quality festival is maintained. “Both of our businesses (coast and the Beer exchange) have traditionally made decisions that put quality before profit, so we tend to have a similar philosophy of doing things the hard way,” explains shor, mentioning that a few special surprises won’t be announced until the day of the festival. “it’s our treat for the people that come. we think this Brewvival will be the most rewarding festival experience yet.”
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By deidre schipani Special to The Post and Courier
barrel of fun
The old village post house, 101 pitt st., will celebrate single barrel bourbons and whiskeys at 6:30 p.m. today. liquors will include Maverick southern kitchen private label Bourbon, Bernheim original small Batch wheat whiskey, evan williams single Barrel Bourbon, larceny very special small Batch and rittenhouse straight rye 100 proof. The boooze is provided by heaven hill distilleries. chef de cuisine forrest parker has created a fivecourse menu to be paired with the beverages. The menu can be viewed online heaven hill at www.mavericksouthern kitchens.com. Barrels are filled at the Bernheim Distillery. Bernheim Original Small Batch Wheat The dinner is $55 plus tax Whiskey will be served at the Old Village Post House bourbon and whiskey dinner and gratuity. reservations tonight. are required and can be arena started cooking at part of revolutionary eatmade by calling 388-8935. 14, working in restaurants ing ventures. dishcrawl have an event or opening/ where he made connections student restaurants dishcrawl has expanded closing information that’s that led him to become a into Mount pleasant. This The culinary institute of food related? email student at the culinary restaurant tour for foodies charleston’s student-operated previewfood@postand institute of america. once functions much like a pub dining rooms are open for the courier.com. arena finished school, he tour, but the samples are spring semester. studied under Jean-Jacques food. at 181 palmer on cic’s rachou at the famous la tickets prices for each tendees each will leave with cote Basque before coming downtown campus, chef event range from $39-$45. lamb to cook at home. scott stefanelli’s contemto charleston to work on a all food is included in the ted’s Butcher demo dinporary cuisine class offers tom colicchio restaurant ticket price. you can view ners are limited to 10 people. project, the tides at the a prix-fixe spring luncheon the events online at dish The $125 cost includes the menu for $15. Beach club. crawl.com/charleston. dinner, drinks and a selecThe relish restaurant for the past seven years, tion of lamb cuts to take group dining room, locatarena has made his home have knife, will carve home. ed on cic’s north charlesat The Boathouse at Breach ted’s Butcherblock is offerreservations may be made inlet, where he has become ton campus, offers lunch and ing an exclusive new quarby calling 577-0094. a credit known for high-quality dinner service for $12. terly event to educate people card number is required for food, a strong sense of comreservations are required, about the art and science of reservations. munity and a desire to please as limited classroom days butchering. make these restaurants a each guest so they come kudos for mccrady’s back again and again. once each quarter, owner highly desired culinary exted dombrowski and chef Mccrady’s restaurant, Blue Marlin fish house is perience. go to http://bit. Brian parkhurst will spend 2 unity alley, has been inly/3tRwPI, OpenTable.com at 20 patriots point Blvd. in an evening demonstrating ducted into nation’s restau- Mount pleasant. go to www. or call 820-5087. the skills used every day be- rant news’ 2012 fine dining bluemarlinfishhouse.net. open for lunch hind the butcher counter. hall of fame. go to new hours The first Butcher demo The student-run restaurant mccradysrestaurant.com. dinner takes place 7-9 p.m. The royal american, 970 at the international culinary new top toque today, when they will Morrison drive, is open school at the art institute of charleston harbor resort at 4 p.m. on weekdays and charleston called 24 north demonstrate the process of breaking down a whole lamb & Marina’s newest addition, noon on weekends. look Market is open for lunch. Blue Marlin fish house, has for an extended weekend and discuss the best way to students in their final announced that chef charles menu with items like “The quarters in the culinary proprepare the resulting cuts arena will take the lead as and sections. The evening Mess,” a patty melt, Migrams handle both kitchen executive chef of the waterwill conclude with a casual mosa pitchers and bloody duties and front of house front restaurant. marys. The restaurant is hospitality under the watchlamb shank dinner, and at-
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ful eye of the chef faculty, and the public gets to sample the delicious results. The menu changes every two weeks to reflect seasonal and local cuisine trends. all gratuities collected go toward the culinary student scholarship fund. reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins and takeaway orders are welcome. for reservations, call 7273500 or email 24northmarket@aii.edu between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-friday.
brunch on the menu
angel oak restaurant at 3669 savannah highway is serving sunday brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. call 556-7525 to reserve.
expanding
z dell’z deli will open a second location at 511 rutledge ave. at the end of March. owner dell grayson will stick to her vegetarian and vegan menu, and patrons may enjoy 1,500-square-feet of healthy eating space. z The popular west ashley asian restaurant osaka has opened a second location. The modern asian restaurant is open at 2611 ashley phosphate road serving lunch and dinner. check them out at www.charlestonosaka.com.
now open z tasty image has opened in the Belle hall shopping center at 644 long point road in Mount pleasant. founder derri cerbone created a process using edible inks to imprint chocolates with images, logos and messages. personalized chocolate gifts are their specialty. They also offer fun-do, a take on fondue. This new shop is locally owned by arpan and neha kotecha. call 654-9194. z pug’s BBQ, pit-cooked, hickory-smoked pulled pork and chicken, is available at 1113-c Market center Blvd.
in Mount pleasant. They are near lowe’s. call 216-3399 or go to pugsbbq.com. z pane e vino is open in the former sette location on coleman Boulevard in Mount pleasant.
closed z suede supper club, 816 Johnnie dodds Blvd. in Mount pleasant, has gone dark. z lucy’s, the former red sky grill, has closed. spice, an asian fusion restaurant, will open in that location very soon at 1001 landfall way on seabrook island. z 17 north has closed, but a new concept soon will be launched at the location on this well-traveled stretch of highway 17. z ‘cesca ristorante & trattoria at 5 faber st. is closed.
in the works
z The former gringos fresh southwest at 3050 Morgans point road in Mount pleasant in the oakland Market will become a la hacienda. remodeling is under way, and an opening date has not yet been set. z first it was a wendy’s, then a hickory hawg barbecue spot, then slices. signs now indicate a Japanese restaurant is going in at 6150 rivers ave. in north charleston.
name change osteria la Bottiglia has become Massi’s wine Bar and osteria. Massimiliano sarrocchi has changed the name of this cozy spot at 420 king st.
torch passed
alberto reyes of los arcos Mexican restaurants has purchased torch from Mike vitale. The bar at 545 king st. will continue to operate under the same name.
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persimmon cafe offers treats at college laundry By roB young
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what: persimmon cafe where: 226 calhoun st. downtown hours: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. monday-saturday, 10 a.m.5 p.m. sunday. more info: 937-5399
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ne could visit to do the wash, or to dine on the grilled cheese. your choice, really. in an unexpected turn — at least for those of us equating laundry with linens, detergents and the like — persimmon cafe opened last month inside the college laundry. and surprisingly, the venue makes for a relaxing lunch. The window seating provides a view of calhoun and smith streets as washers hum and whir in the rear, the calm occasionally interrupted by students chatting or tapping away on computers. plus, you can pay in quarters. hypothetically, at least.
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Though it may not be the best measure of goodwill to pony up for a persimmon favorite, the $7.50 kobe beef hot dog (dijon mustard, red onion jam and diced jalapenos on brioche). instead, save your pennies for the cafe’s soup happy hour, featuring warm, homemade soups for just $2 from 4-6 p.m. otherwise, they’re $4 each and alternate regularly. so far, we’ve been fortunate enough to try a smoky black
Persimmon Cafe’s jalapeno popper grilled cheese sandwich, featuring goat cheese, queso blanco and jalapeno pepper jam.
A curried chicken sandwich from the Persimmon Cafe. bean soup with sweet ancho chile peppers and a deliciously creamy sweet potato
soup, jazzed up with goat cheese and truffle oil. can’t make up your mind?
The folks behind the counter happily offer samples. toss in a yellow curried chicken salad sandwich with plump golden raisins and red onions ($7.50), and you’ve done yourself a great favor. or you may choose from the bounty of grilled cheese sandwiches, the grill marks decorating buttery panini
bread. selections include prosciutto and apple with smoked gouda and cheddar ($6.75) and the jalapeno popper ($6.25), a rich number filled with goat cheese, creamy queso blanco and jalapeno pepper jam. it’s good enough to make the laundry an agreeable chore.
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burwell’s steps it up with modern steakhouse more online
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urwell’s stone fire grill is in the former gilligan’s space on Market street. The renovation, restoration and repurposing of the building materials found in this 19th-century building is impressive. wood paneling, classic window design and cypress walls have given a new life to this modern steakhouse that brands itself “femalefriendly.” steakhouses designed for women are a fairly new phenomenon. eva longoria, yes, that desperate housewife and democratic national committee speaker, recently opened a steakhouse for women in las vegas complete with a catwalk called “she.” ruth’s chris steakhouse has been engaged in a program of brand awareness, and the target market is successful women. stk, a new york-based restaurant that opened in 2006, is branching out and plans to open a femalefriendly steakhouse in washington this year. what these restaurants have in common is smaller cuts of beef, substantial salads and side dishes not on testosterone and designed to serve a party of four. That and an open floor plan that extends a welcoming embrace to the guests. different objectives apply for the folks at Burwell’s. This is a restaurant committed to being a local player with relationships with growfood carolina, abundant seafood, keeganfilion, carolina gold shrimp, Mepkin abbey, rosebank farm stand and Joseph fields farm. Beef from snake river farms, niman ranch products and certified angus Beef are just a few of their brand alliances that demonstrate a commitment to quality and sustainabil-
read more restaurant reviews at charleston scene.com. salads are balanced, and scallops ($8.90) and shrimp ($7.90) can be added for a well-rounded entree. in a move away from a traditional steakhouse menu model, sides accompany all of the seafood entrees as well as one steak and one daily special that are served with a carb and a green.
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Burwell’s Stone Fire Grill is on Market Street in downtown Charleston.
burwell’s stone fire grill
late that to $5 and $10 menu options that are seasonal and served only at the bar cuisine: modern steakand not on holidays or durlist on ipad, happy hour 4house with a southern ing special events. 7 p.m. monday-friday accent look for daily specials on parking: adjacent lot category: night out; the menu, a well-curated other: special events, neighborhood favorite banquet menu, private din- wine list on an ipad for location: 14 n. market ing, wine tastings, banquet your swiping pleasure and st., charleston craft cocktails priced $7.90room, wine “cave,” table phone: 737-8700; 737$10.90. our waiter was helpfor two on the mezzanine, 8707, reservation line ful with wine selections and community table in bar hours: 4 p.m. until close offered tastings to confirm area, restaurant buyout, monday-sunday outdoor lounge/deck under our choices. food: in fact, our waiter contributconstruction, opentable, atmosphere: 1/2 ed to much of the fun we had facebook, twitter, www. burwellscharleston.com. price: $$$-$$$$$ at Burwell’s. well-informed, chef will accommodate Vegetarian options: just the right amount of attenvegetarian, vegan and yes tiveness and a distinct pride gluten-free diners. lunch wheelchair in the property that translated and brunch coming soon. accessible: yes into professionalism and rock cookery and woodbar: full-service bar, speenthusiasm — two key ingrefired grill. cialty cocktail menu, wine dients that are hallmarks of good service. The starters are staked out ity. They even recycle their The restaurant itself is an in southern country: pork scraps, sending them back to open space, decorated in belly ($14.90), pulled pork the farms for composting. a warm palette of browns, hush puppies ($12.90), devtaupes and creams. texture iled eggs ($9.90) and lump Gathering place plays a big part in their crab cake with remoulade This 1894 restored buildlook, from sculpted wood ($14.90). ing is now a bar with a collages on the wall to the soups ($6.90) will vary community table, a wine woven patterned place mats, with the season. a she-crab “cellar” lined with invenand the use of tile to play up soup remains a menu staple tory and available for vip color and light. The second ($7.90), and it is overadorned dinners, along with a small floor offers a vista of the with pickled lump crabmeat, wine lounge that allows for streetscape. truffled croutons and sherry groups of 10 or so to gather The weekday happy hour gastrique — earth, surf and in the environment of a tast- serves up “Burwell’s nickel fermentation, all in a bowl ing room. and dime” program. trans- of soup.
now about that rock cookery. it is, in the words of burlesque queen gypsy rose lee, a “gimmick” but one that adds a touch of theater to your dining experience. volcanic (lava) rock is heated to 700 degrees and brought to the table in a ceramic cradle. your meat is precut and you place it on the rocks, hear the sizzle, see the steam and cook to your degree of doneness. we did not find the intensity needed to put a char on our beef, which was the stone-seared petite filet ($13.90) with a trio of tasting sauces. But you could get the meat from raw to rare to well-done, minus a crusty char or well-browned edge. This dish is a value as an entree and good to share for two to four diners. The rib-eye cap (aka the deckle, $15.90) is served in a similar fashion with the meat cut into well-marbled ribbons that generated more hiss. chef eric huff plays with his menu. in his desire to put a “modern edge” on his cooking style, there are some hits and misses. a bit of overindulging, lily gilding, when the purity of the ingredients can speak in their own voice. examples were found in swordfish ($27.90) with “beet fluid gel”; vanillaseared scallops ($27.90) with
coconut sweet potatoes; and a Bourbon maple glaze for delicious wild-caught salmon that brought the flavor profile of pancakes and syrup to this fine piece of fish. sides are priced at $5.90 and can be shared. The Brussels sprouts are keepers. five house-made sauces can be yours for $2.90 each. The Bearnaise sauce was on the thin side, as was the house steak sauce with the flavors of tamarind. The ubiquitous burger is on the menu ($13.90), and it, too, is overdressed with caramelized onions, mushrooms, Brie fondue (take that to mean melted cheese), micro greens and sun-dried tomato caviar; kale chips and sea salt and parmesan fries! The house rib-eye ($23.90) was one of the better steaks i have tasted this year. tender with a mineral tang, seared to a crusty char and cooked medium rare over the 1,400-degree wood-fired grill. it was old-school steak — when a steak brought flavor, fat and texture to the plate. it was equally good the next day, cold, a testament to its pedigree. desserts are made by pastry chef Mark heywardwashington, and they are creative, nicely portioned and all priced at $6.90. his take on s’Mores with a benne seed crust, peanut butter mousse, chocolate ganache glaze, torched house-made marshmallow and butterscotch sauce was the sweet ending that is the goal of pastry chefs. Burwell’s was not crowded at the time of our visit. what is the air quality when 20 steaks are “fired” on that grill? and what is at “steak” when you brand your brand to what the wall street Journal calls “steaks for the stiletto set”? a new breed is on the butcher’s block, and we have a ringside seat in seeing how long this iron lasts in the fire.
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open heart and wallet at annual ball, auction By olivia pool
6-8 p.m. friday at cone 10, 180 Morrison drive. to purchase tickets, call cone 10 at 853-3345. find out more about the working studio and gallery at www.cone10studios.com.
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s always, charlestonians like to help others — in style. saturday’s charleston heart Ball marks the 16th annual art & wine auction put on by the american heart association. taking place in the beautiful ballroom of the charleston Marriott on lockwood drive, the heart Ball is one of the most prestigious and philanthropic events in charleston, making a difference in the lives of those affected by heart disease. last year’s heart Ball campaign raised more than $51 million nationwide, allowing the organization to fund more than $123 million in research and programs throughout the country, including right here in charleston. The black-tie event features an intense live auction of some of the best art, wine and luxury packages available. it’s always a big deal in the art community to know who the chosen artists are. This year’s featured artist is shannon runquist with her painting “high cotton.” The other artists whose works will be in the live auction are JB Boyd, kc collins, John carroll doyle, chris groves, karen hewitt hagan, Jill hooper, Mark kelvin horton, hilarie lambert, laurie Meyer, Jennifer smith rogers, shannon smith, leslie prattThomas, charles williams and Mickey williams. The event will start with a silent auction during the cocktail hour at 6 p.m. a seated gourmet dinner will follow at 7 p.m., then the live auction will commence. once you’ve put your bidding arm to rest, attendees will have the chance to get
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Shannon Runquist’s “High Cotton” up and dance to the palmetto soul band. tickets to the heart Ball are $250 per person and can be purchased online at ahacharlestonsc.ejoinme.org.
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another event for a good cause will be friday’s empty Bowls at cone 10 studios. The public is invited to partake in a simple meal of soup and bread prepared by celia cerasoli, formerly of celia’s porta via, and fiorenzo Berardozzi, who has designed and made tableware for Mccrady’s and husk restaurants. “twenty-five potters from the charleston community have created and donated each of the bowls we will use for the meal. in exchange for a donation of $38 to crisis Ministries, guests will keep the bowl they have eaten from to remind them of the helping hand they can lend in our community,” explains anne John, owner of cone 10. “we are excited to host this empty Bowls event as a way for charleston potters and cone 10 studios to join together in the effort to fight hunger in our community,” said John. empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger that has been used to raise money in communities across the united states. find out more at www.emptybowls.net. The event will take place
art competition
love the art of the charleston renaissance? here’s a chance for you to create impressionistic works inspired by that time period and possibly win some cash, too. Magnolia plantation and gardens and the charleston artist guild have created a nationwide contest called “garden of dreams.” tom Johnson, Magnolia’s executive director, said the competition “presents an excellent opportunity for us to attract artists from around the country and pay homage to a historic period in charleston’s art history.” The contest is open to original artwork that depicts a scene at Magnolia gardens. a top prize of $3,000 will be awarded to the painting that best “embodies the impressionistic style of painters during the charleston renaissance.” There also will be a $1,000 prize for second place, $500 for third place and five honorable mentions, each winning $100. The works selected for the final judging will be on display at the charleston area visitor center as well as the carriage house at Magnolia plantation. The show will take place nov. 10-24 with the deadline to enter sept. 10. The entry fee is $25 for the first painting and $15 for each additional piece; there is no limit to the number of entries. details on how to enter “garden of dreams” can be found at www.magnolia plantation.com and www. charlestonartistguild.com.
E12: Thursday, february 21, 2013
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By Matthew godBey Special to The Post and Courier
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you might remember afroman from his grammynominated hit “Because i got high,” the cautionary tale of excessive pot smoking, and the follow-up single “crazy rap (colt 45 and two Zig Zags)” off the rapper’s debut album, “The good times.” on a confident peak from his debut’s success, the palmdale, calif., artist charged into 2004 with the double disc “afroholic ... The even Better times,” the christmas album “Jobe Bells” and “4ro:20.” although none of the 50-plus songs ever matched the success of “Because i got high,” afroman still enjoys a loyal, far-reaching fan base and a sort of underground cult status. his latest album, “Marijuana Music,” was released last year. afroman will perform friday at the Music farm, 32 ann st. tickets are $15 in advance, $20 the day of the show, and are available at the door or online at etix.com. doors open at 8 p.m. call 577-6969 or go to musicfarm.com.
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Afroman will perform Friday at the Music Farm. day of the show, and are available at the door or online at etix.com. doors open at 9 p.m. go to charlestonpour house.com or call 571-4343.
the festival’s renowned guitar contest. after several years of performing with a multitude of bands and other bluegrass dumpstaphunk musicians and building a ivan neville began absorbdistinguished name for himkeel duo ing music from birth. self, keel put together the he’s an award-winning The son of aaron neville innovative yet traditionally honest bluegrass outfit larry and nephew of art, charles flat-picking guitarist, so it keel and natural Bridge comes as no surprise that and cyril of The neville larry keel’s mastery of blue- with his wife, vocalist and Brothers, ivan seemed desbass fiddle player Jenny and grass guitar has taken him tined for music before he mandolin player and vocalmany miles in his musical even knew what it was. ist Mark schimick. after years of playing with journey. when away from natural keel went from the Blue The neville Brothers and Bridge and other projects, ridge Mountains of virthe new orleans social ginia to the unlikely setting larry and Jenny perform club, the young neville originals and traditional has embarked on a new en- of tokyo at 18. employed covers as a duo. as a bluegrass guitarist for deavor with ivan neville’s The pour house, 1977 tokyo’s disneyland theme dumpstaphunk. Maybank highway, will welpark, keel performed six remaining true to his shows a day, six days a week come the pair friday night funk, soul and r&B roots, with musical accompanito curious spectators, most neville continues to show ment from James Justin and the world that his prodigious of whom had never even co. tickets are $10 and are heard of bluegrass. talent runs in the family. available at the door or onafter returning to the ivan neville’s dumpstaphunk will perform saturday united states, keel made his line at etix.com. doors open at 9 p.m. way to the telluride Blueat The pour house, 1977 go to charlestonpour Maybank highway. tickets grass festival in colorado, are $15 in advance, $17 the where he won first place in house.com or call 571-4343.
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sol driven train
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among the many charleston bands that can make an honest living playing their own work, sol driven train seems to be one of the most successful. to me, it has everything to do with the band’s work ethic and refusal to pigeonhole itself as simply another southern jam band. in truth, the band tends to wander from one musical style to another, and it takes its listeners along for the ride. whether its roots rock, reggae, funk or even children’s
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for the better part of two decades, Mark oliver everett, better known in the music world as simply e, has been using his band, eels, to churn out his own brand of indie rock to a small but appreciative fan base. part of the reason for e’s sustained popularity is that listeners never quite know
chris leigh and the broken hearts Broken Hearted Friends/Blue River
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every so often, an album comes across my desk that features a performer who writes great songs yet has trouble performing those songs live. chris leigh is one such artist. while leigh writes above-par songs, to hear him sing those songs is often a lesson in patience. sure, all artists occasionally mess up
music, this group of musicians gives it their all. on sol driven train’s latest, “underdog,” the band is in fine form and once again all over the place musically. while that description of the band’s sound might spell career suicide for other acts, sol driven train makes it work. from the catchy opening title track to songs such as “lady from chiang Mai” and “fuego! fuego!” that make full use of the band’s horn section, it is obvious that sol driven train has delivered another fun, loose album of superb songs. My favorite song on the album, at least after the first half-dozen spins, is “one
More day,” which features backing vocals by local singer and last year’s “american idol” contestant elise testone. if you’re looking for a fun album to raise your spirits, then sol driven train is more than happy to deliver. The band will be throwing an album release party at 7 p.m. friday at the charleston Music hall, 37 John st., with proceeds benefiting the Jerry Zucker ride for hope. folks who buy a ticket ($22, $10 for students) for friday’s show get a free copy of the new cd.
what they’re going to be getting. on eels’ latest, “wonderful, glorious,” e and his revolving cast of musicians go from sounding like a more melodic tom waits on the leadoff track, “Bombs away,” to vocally resembling a 21st-century paul williams on “accident prone.” “peach Blossom” is the song The Black keys wish they could write these days, while “new alphabet” deftly mixes rock and electronica. as if this wonderfully eclectic album
wasn’t good enough by itself, fans get another disc of music consisting of rare tracks and live performances. some of the best tunes from that bonus disc include “your Mama warned you,” “happy hour (we’re gonna rock)” and “looking up.” artists who are deeply entrenched in their own sound are always fascinating to watch.
when they sing live, but there is something about leigh’s voice that just doesn’t sit right with my ears. with the exception of a cover of willie nelson’s “whiskey river,” all of the songs on leigh’s latest release, “Broken hearted friends,” are originals. tunes such as “if you Make it to heaven,” “ramblin’ Man” and “Money” possibly could interest an artist in search of his or her next single, but just don’t work when sung by leigh. amazingly enough, the one song that actually works well with leigh’s vocals
just happens to be the cover of “whiskey river.” leigh seems to be a professional when it comes to writing and recording, but he is way better at the former than the latter. hopefully, he eventually will realize where his true talents lie.
key tracks: “underdog,” “one more day,” “fuego! fuego!”
key tracks: “bombs away,” “accident prone” and “peach blossom”
key tracks: “if you make it to heaven,” “money,” “whiskey river” — by devin grant
E14: Thursday, february 21, 2013
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sportsman’s ball photographs by marie rodriguez
the south carolina waterfowl association held its semiformal sportsman’s ball on friday at the omar shrine center in mount pleasant. with a few hundred people in attendance wearing everything from camo to gowns, the sewe event featured cocktails and dinner, raffles, and a live and silent auction. see more photos from the event at charlestonscene.com.
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Russell T. Week of Charleston Bay Gourmet Catering sautees duck breasts.
Shannon and Kent Porth
Wild game charcuterie and bear and pork pate.
Lisa Park and Jim Miles
Matthew and Angela Anderson
Taylor Byars, Cortlyn Maner and Ned Maner
Michael Hill, Wendy Hill, Ty Hagler, Linda Corbett and Hall Fischer
Bill and Pam Hendrix
Donna Dye and John Inabinett
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Auction items.
Ryan Schwartz, Stephanie Alexander, James Green and Heather Green
Kaci Beach, Holly Carpenter and Jane Morrow
Silent auction items.
Kerry and Jason Mock
Michael Smith with Alison and Carlos Strickland
Mamie Padgett and Ryan McGehe
Jay Street and Whitney Kay
E16: Thursday, february 21, 2013
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mixology mix-off photographs by marie rodriguez
folks got a jump-start on the sewe fun on feb. 13 at the cocktail club with the buffalo trace bourbon tasting. Jackson holland of the cocktail club was serving up samples of the award-winning small-batch Kentucky straight bourbon to those who braved the rain to make it out to the sewe special event. view more photos at charlestonscene.com.
Griff, Gwyn Brock and Veston Brock
Mixologist Jackson Holland prepares a SEWE Sling.
David McCrary, Doug Roland, Brandon Gallion and Lauren Candies
Alisha Kamminga and Scott Walls
Taylor Grant, Neil Stevenson and Robbie Patterson
Holland’s SEWE Sling.
Sonny Wallace and Courtney Sears
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Brandon Hagan and Cason Hund
Karen and Brooks Bostick
Travis Cumpston and Brandi Ingram
Peter Vaska and Kassandra Vonetzdorf
E18: Thursday, february 21, 2013
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MYCharLesTONWeeKeND carolina challenge cup
‘Jaws’-themed oyster roast
‘faces in the mirror’ screening
the charleston battery hosts the 10th annual carolina challenge cup over the course of a week, with doubleheader games that began last weekend. but don’t worry if you missed the fun saturday and wednesday, as you have one more day of competition coming your way. the four-team round-robin preseason competition will feature major league soccer’s houston dynamo, chicago fire and the vancouver whitecaps, making their first appearance. when: saturday; gates open at 4 p.m. with kickoff set for 5 and 7:15 p.m. where: blackbaud stadium, 1990 daniel island drive price: $15-$25 more info: charlestonbattery.com
hosted by the charleston international film festival, this “Jaws”-themed fundraiser will feature fresh-roasted oysters by on a roll catering, all-youcan-drink beer by palmetto brewing co. and music by hawaiian band olu olu. tickets will not be sold at the door. when: 6-9 p.m. friday where: seabreeze marina, 50 immigration st. price: $30 includes oysters, beer and a ticket to the charleston international film festival opening night event or a screening of your choice more info: charlestoniff.org
presented by the sixth annual charleston international film festival, this event features a screening and performance by boyd tinsley of the dave matthews band. the violinist’s film, “faces in the mirror,” will be previewed, followed by a live musical performance by tinsley. the movie was an experimental film that had a score before the cast and crew were gathered and no script. the film follows the story of a young man who returns home to bury his estranged father. on the day of the funeral, the young man goes on a dreamlike journey as he searches for forgiveness. when: 7:30 p.m. today where: charleston music hall, 37 John st. price: $10 more info: charlestonmusichall.com or www.facesinthemirrorfilm.com
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oyster roast & chili cook-off the florence crittenton programs of s.c. will hold the second annual oyster roast & chili cookoff featuring all-you-can-eat oysters provided by sticky fingers and a chili cook-off showcasing 12 recipes. the family-friendly event will include an open bar and a live music performance by smoky weiner & the hot links. a special menu will be available for the kids as well as face-painting and a jump castle. all of the proceeds will benefit florence crittenton. when: 2-5 p.m. sunday where: goldbug island, ben sawyer boulevard, mount pleasant price: $35 for adults, $20 for those under 21, kids 6 and under get in free more info: 722-7526 or florencecrittentonsc.org
pork, pints n’ pearls this fundraising pig and oyster roast will feature live music, a beer garden, children’s entertainment and more. put on by the daniel island property owners association and windwood family services, this third annual event will include a musical performance by the travis alison band as well as door prizes and drawings throughout the event. all proceeds benefit windwood family services. when: 3-7 p.m. saturday where: children’s park, river landing drive, daniel island price: $30 in advance, $15 for ages 11-18, $10 for ages 3-10 more info: windwoodfarm.org
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Mardi Crawl the lowcountry parrothead club will host the ninth annual mardi crawl along shem creek. “crawlers” will travel in groups to each of six participating restaurants, where they will spend about an hour enjoying food and drink specials, interactive games and live entertainment before moving on to the next location. after visiting all the locations, participants
will meet at red’s for the official afterparty featuring live music from homemade wine. participating restaurants include red’s, rb’s seafood, vickery’s bar & grill, shem creek bar & grill, water’s edge and shelter. proceeds benefit the south carolina chapter of the alzheimer’s association and other local charities.
when: 1-6 p.m. saturday; registration begins at noon. where: red’s ice house, 98 church st., mount pleasant price: $25 in advance, $30 at the event; registration price includes an event tshirt, koozie and prizes throughout the day. more info: www.lcparrotheads.org
prelude to carnegie chamber music charleston is celebrating its upcoming performance at carnegie hall on may 22 with a cocktail chic evening at the s.c. aquarium. attendees may enjoy a chamber music concert in front of the great ocean tank, food, an open bar and auction. cmc flutist regina helcher yost, cellist timothy o’malley and guest pianist andrew armstrong, three of the musicians who will perform at carnegie hall, will play a brief program of music at the event. following the performance, guests will be invited to bid on a variety of items, including jewelry, dining packages, trips to colorado and europe, and a special carnegie hall tour package. when: 6:30-9 p.m. today where: 100 aquarium wharf price: $100 more info: 763-4941 or www. chambermusiccharleston.org
E20: Thursday, february 21, 2013
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oscar leaders deemed nap-worthy By leanne italie Associated Press
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ancy Zwiers was genuinely psyched to see “lincoln,” but something happened between the ticket purchase and the credits. off screen, that is. “yes, i fell asleep,” confessed the 54-year-old marketing executive in long Beach, calif. “i only have two clear memories of the movie: a bunch of old white guys sitting around talking and sally field in a perpetual state of angst.” That was shortly after its early release in october. fast forward to January and a dozen academy award nominations for the 150-minute epic and another accolade has emerged: nap worthy, with and without apologies from the snoozy to steven spielberg and daniel day-lewis. Movie napping is almost certainly as old as cinema itself. it strikes the overtired and the well-rested, film nuts and occasional theatergoers. some blame it on soporific popcorn. others on the enveloping darkness and a comfy seat. The theater is too hot. The theater is too cold, too crowded, not crowded enough ... any which way, cinematic snoozing seems near epidemic proportions this awards season with buzz plus ZZZs for “lincoln,” the 157-minute sung “les Miserables,” the 169-minute “The hobbit: an unexpected Journey” and others cited as good for a snore, but not always due to extra minutes. forget the theory that movie watchers of a certain age are more heavily afflicted. “i don’t realize i do it and i wake up 20 minutes later and then everyone’s, like, you were asleep,” said rose liu, 31, a program manager for a los angeles nonprofit. “i snore and then it’s embarrassing, but i really can’t control it. i wake up and i’m re-energized!” liu has movie dozed on dates and out with friends, some of whom have nudged her awake at the request of strangers sitting nearby. she, too, was done-in by “lincoln.”
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oscar coverage the 85th academy awards will air at 7 p.m. sunday on abc. on the web: oscar.go.com for more: see sunday’s arts & travel section for more oscar coverage. she’s not a fan, but she also caught some shuteye during the two-hour “argo,” which she liked. a power napper in regular life and a moviegoer about once a month, liu acknowledged it would make sense to avoid late screenings, but that’s usually not possible. lay watchers aren’t alone. professional movie-watchers fall victim, too. one entertainment writer, who asked — for obvious reasons — that his name not be used, once fell asleep at an intimate screening for the 1994 satire “pret-a-porter,” sitting right next to the
director, robert altman. and not just a few winks but a 45-minute power nap about 10 minutes in. “i don’t think he noticed,” the writer laughed. count psychologist Jennifer Thomas, 43, in greensboro, n.c., as a nap person outside of theaters and in. with four kids at home, she watches a lot on netflix but gets out to the theater about once every three months. Thomas decided to take in “life of pi” in 3-d on the recommendation of friends who enjoyed the book. in a rare moment of parenthood, Thomas was alone, in the dark, in a cushy seat. “it was somewhere with the boat and the water and the tiger, and they had settled into the story, and i just had this feeling that, ‘i’m just going to listen to the movie for a while and i’m just going to close my eyes,’ ” she recalled of her 15-minute break from the largely sym-
bolic action. The last movie nap for Thomas before that was “platoon,” of all things. “i slept right through the last half of that movie and i was in high school,” she laughed. who among us hasn’t been there, at least once? collin roberts of Manhattan has seen four of the nine films nominated for a best picture oscar: “argo,” “Beasts of the southern wild,” “life of pi” and “lincoln,” the latter definitely not her thing but a favor to her husband. “The soliloquies started. That was something i didn’t know about lincoln, his tendency to give long-winded speeches at inappropriate times. The elderly lady next to me fell asleep and started snoring softly and before i knew it, i was nodding off, too,” she said. please see oscars, page e21
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macfarlane gets advice from crystal By sandy cohen Associated Press
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espite getting advice from Billy crystal and working as hard as he can to prepare to host the academy awards, seth Macfarlane thinks his hosting gig is a “one-off” and that he’ll be “flayed by the press” no matter what he does. speaking to reporters last week from the dolby Theatre, where he’ll host the 85th annual oscar ceremony on sunday, the entertainer was alternately confident and self-deprecating. “i’m not feeling a lot of pressure from myself,” he said. “There is sort of a comfort in knowing that no matter what you do, you’re going to get the same reactions in the reviews. so i could put on the worst or the best show in the world, and i will still be flayed by the press.” still, he said he’s spent five months trying to strike a comedic
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entertainment weekly has dubbed this the most thrilling race for oscar in years, but the length of some contenders has earned attention. over at “saturday night live,” a recent skit suggests the next two “hobbit” movies morph into 18 instead, including “The elf Queen tries to pick an outfit.” The writers at snl included this mock review from film critic peter travers: “i fell asleep for 45 minutes and when i woke up the dwarves were assembling an ikea dresser.” in real life, travers liked parts of the “lord of the rings” prequel but hated the whole 48 frames a second thing and thought an hour could have been chopped. The internet is heavy with lists of all-time snoozer movies but rarely is one season so full of them, or so say the nappers. tadd rosenfeld, who heads an employment service, gets plenty of sleep and
balance that will satisfy the fans of his animated shows and the comparatively highbrow audience inside the dolby Theatre. “i’ve set myself up for the hardest job in the world because the fans of ‘family guy’ and ‘ted’ and the shows and whatnot that i do are expecting one thing. if i deliver that, this crowd will walk out,” he said. he promises to add bite to the show — “The whole point of their bringing me on was to give it a little bit more of an edge” — but acknowledges there will be a lot of ego in the audience. “you have a roomful of people who are at the top of their game — they’re successful, they’re being honored, they’re attractive — and yet this is also the group with the thinnest skin on the planet,” he said, “so it’s a tough group.” ultimately, he hopes to hybridize the pointed barbs of threetime golden globes host ricky
rarely naps outside of movie theaters. “i do see a lot of movies on airplanes traveling back and forth to asia, so i have a lower tolerance for ridiculousness in pictures perhaps than others do,” said rosenfeld, 38. he’s in catch-up mode on oscar nominees and said his last in-theater snooze was “The dark knight rises,” the latest in the Batman franchise released in July. it won a dozen awards, including one of the american film institute’s movies of the year and a hollywood film award. Most of his friends loved it. “But to me it was simply restful. it lost my attention almost straight away, and as my eyelids felt heavier and heavier, i just relaxed into a lower sitting position in the chair, allowing the colorful scenes to unfold as i drifted pleasantly away,” rosenfeld said. about an hour in, “i was rudely brought back by the sounds of an action scene,” he added. “But i just closed
gervais with the classy style of crystal, who hosted the oscars nine times, most recently last year. The 39-year-old entertainer said crystal gave him some helpful advice, including “get comfortable with your shoes before you go on stage.” Macfarlane will sing during the show and is also a nominee for his original song for “ted,” but said he expects to lose the category to adele. he’s aiming for “very much a classic oscars with a much more current edge,” and said, “it’s impossible to work any harder than i have in preparation for this,” but he still doesn’t think he’ll be invited back. “This will probably be the only time i’m asked to do this,” he said. “it feels like a one-off. But i’m still thrilled to be doing it. it’s going to be a lot of fun. i will very much enjoy having done it once it’s over.”
my eyes again, and let the carbohydrates from the popcorn send me back to sleepy-bye land.” That land is a familiar place for middle school principal Margery cooper in Brooklyn. “i fall asleep a lot in the movies. i snore, and then my husband wakes me up because of the noise. i go to movies once a month, always before 7 to make sure that i’ll stay awake,” she said. her “lincoln” snooze was about 10 minutes. “i planned to sleep through ‘Zero dark Thirty’ but was surprisingly engaged,” cooper said. historically speaking, she slept through “eleni,” a 1985 adaptation of a memoir by journalist nicholas gage, looking back on the civil war in greece and a mystery over his mother’s death. and there’s this: “i was in the front row for ‘apocalypse now,’ ” cooper said. “The only way to survive that was to close my eyes and sleep.”
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Oscar host Seth MacFarlane presents the nominations for the 85th Academy Awards on Jan. 13 in Beverly Hills.
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academy award nominations
best picture
“amour,” “argo,” “beasts of the southern wild,” “django unchained,” “les miserables,” “life of pi,” “lincoln,” “silver linings playbook,” “zero dark thirty”
BOX OFFICE GOLD
Number of nominations, box office receipts for this yearÕs Academy Award nominees for best picture: Box office in millions, through the first week in February
actor bradley cooper, “silver linings playbook”; daniel day-lewis, “lincoln”; hugh Jackman, “les miserables”; Joaquin phoenix, “the master”; denzel washington, “flight”
Amour
Argo
Sony Classics
Warner Bros.
5
supporting actor alan arkin, “argo”; robert de niro, “silver linings playbook”; philip seymour hoffman, “the master”; tommy lee Jones, “lincoln”; christoph waltz, “django unchained”
chris terrio, “argo”; lucy alibar and benh zeitlin, “beasts of the southern wild”; david magee, “life of pi”; tony Kushner, “lincoln”; david o. russell, “silver linings playbook”
original screenplay michael haneke, “amour”; Quentin tarantino, “django unchained”; John gatins, “flight”; wes anderson and roman coppola, “moonrise Kingdom”; mark boal, “zero dark thirty”
Weinstein Company
Universal Studios
20th Century Fox
11
8
Lincoln
costume
Life of Pi
142.0 198.4
106.5 442.4 Zero Dark Thirty
Silver Linings Playbook
DreamWorks Studios/ Buena Vista
Sony/ Columbia
Weinstein Company
“anna Karenina,” “les miserables,” “lincoln,” “mirror mirror,” “snow white and the huntsman”
documentary feature “5 broken cameras,” “the gatekeepers,” “how to survive a plague,” “the invisible war,” “searching for sugar man”
documentary (short subject)
“inocente,” “Kings point,” “mondays at racine,” “open heart,” “redemption”
directing
adapted screenplay
Les Miserables
4
amy adams, “the master”; sally field, “lincoln”; anne hathaway, “les miserables”; helen hunt, “the sessions”; Jacki weaver, “silver linings playbook”
5 11.9 N/A
Django Unchained
151.8 158.2
supporting actress
michael haneke, “amour”; benh zeitlin, “beasts of the southern wild”; ang lee, “life of pi”; steven spielberg, “lincoln”; david o. russell, “silver linings playbook”
“before my time” from “chasing ice,” J. ralph; “everybody needs a best friend” from “ted,” walter murphy and seth macfarlane; “pi’s lullaby” from “life of pi,” mychael danna and bombay Jayashri; “skyfall” from “skyfall,” adele adkins and paul epworth; “suddenly” from “les miserables,” claude-michel schonberg, herbert Kretzmer and alain boublil
Beasts of the Southern Wild
7 120.8 75.0
$2.4 $13.1
“anna Karenina,” dario marianelli; “argo,” alexandre desplat; “life of pi,” mychael danna; “lincoln,” John williams; “skyfall,” thomas newman
original song
Foreign (outside U.S.)
U.S.
Fox Searchlight
actress Jessica chastain, “zero dark thirty”; Jennifer lawrence, “silver linings playbook”; emmanuelle riva, “amour”; Quvenzhane wallis, “beasts of the southern wild”; naomi watts, “the impossible”
original score
2013 ACADEMY AWARDS
171.3 32.5
12
81.5 30.0
8 13.0
Source: American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Box Office Mojo, individual studios
foreign language film “amour,” austria; “Kon-tiki,” norway; “no,” chile; “a royal affair,” denmark; “war witch,” canada
animated feature film “brave”; “frankenweenie”; “paranorman”; “the pirates! band of misfits”; “wreck-it ralph”
production design “anna Karenina,” “the hobbit: an unexpected Journey,” “les miserables,” “life of pi,” “lincoln”
5
78.6
© 2013 MCT
film editing “argo,” “life of pi,” “lincoln,” “silver linings playbook,” “zero dark thirty”
cinematography “anna Karenina,” “django unchained,” “life of pi,” “lincoln,” “skyfall”
sound mixing “argo,” “les miserables,” “life of pi,” “lincoln,” “skyfall”
sound editing “argo,” “django unchained,” “life of pi,” “skyfall,” “zero dark thirty”
makeup and hairstyling “hitchcock,” “the hobbit: an unexpected Journey,” “les miserables”
animated short film “adam and dog,” “fresh guacamole,” “head over heels,” “maggie simpson in `the longest daycare,’ ” “paperman”
live action short film “asad,” “buzkashi boys,” “curfew,” “death of a shadow (dood van een schaduw),” “henry”
Visual effects “the hobbit: an unexpected Journey,” “life of pi,” “marvel’s the avengers,” “prometheus,” “snow white and the huntsman”
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songs talked about for reasons good, bad By susan king Los Angeles Times
Judy garland, introduced the legendary singer at the 37th oscar ceremony on april 5, 1965, at the dorothy chandler pavilion. garland performed a medley of cole porter tunes. at the 38th oscar show on april 18, 1966, at the chandler, garland’s then19-year-old daughter liza Minnelli sang the nominated “what’s new, pussycat?”
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t last year’s academy awards, the two oscar-nominated songs got short shrift: They weren’t even performed on the telecast. There will be no such exclusion on the 85th oscar ceremony sunday because the show’s producers, craig Zadan and neil Meron, are bringing music back to the academy awards in a big way. it’s not surprising: Zadan and Meron were the producers of 2002’s “chicago,” the last musical to win the best-picture oscar. to carry out their mission, Zadan and Meron have enlisted some big names to sing on the telecast, such as Barbra streisand and James Bond chanteuse shirley Bassey (“goldfinger,” “diamonds are forever”). norah Jones will sing the oscar-nominated “everybody needs a friend,” cowritten by oscar host seth Macfarland, from “ted,” and adele will perform “skyfall,” which she co-wrote, from the James Bond blockbuster. The producers are embracing an oscar tradition that dates to March 7, 1946, when best-song nominees were performed at the ceremony for the first time. here’s a look back at the good, the bad and the downright ugly in the academy awards’
The bad and the ugly
Norah Jones
ap
Adele musical past.
“endlessly.”
The academy sings
A couple of swells
The academy gathered some of the hottest talent of the era for the first ceremony to feature performances of the 14 oscar-nominated tunes: frank sinatra, dick haymes, dinah shore and kathryn grayson. Bing crosby was scheduled to perform but bowed out. haymes sang the oscar-winning “it Might as well Be spring,” and sinatra crooned such nominees as “anywhere.” among the songs shore performed was “love letters,” and grayson graced the stage with “linda,” “More and More” and
The year 1957 was a banner one for friends and frequent costars Burt lancaster and kirk douglas. The two starred in the blockbuster western “gunfight at the o.k. corral.” lancaster gave one of his best performances in “sweet smell of success,” and douglas soared in stanley kubrick’s “paths of glory.” But oscar passed them by. so they got their comedic revenge at the 30th academy awards on March 26, 1958. Before cary grant announced the lead-actor winner, lancaster and douglas
demonstrated their comedic talents with the tune “it’s great not to Be nominated,” penned by sammy cahn and Jimmy van heusen. The song poked fun at the nominees: “charles laughton, he’s great/ yeah if you’re voting for weight.” lancaster and douglas stole the show; in fact, the number proved to be such a hit, the duo performed it the following year.
Hayes makes history
sammy davis Jr. introduced isaac hayes’ performance of his oscar-winning hit tune, “Theme from ‘shaft,’ ” at the 44th academy awards on april 10, 1972. it was a memorable moment. hayes brought soul and funk to the oscars and became the first african-
no trip down oscar musical memory lane is complete mct without mentioning the ultimate crash and burn number: the snow white-rob lowe “proud Mary” fiasco at american to win the bestsong oscar. he wore a shirt the 61st awards on March 29, 1989. it’s worth noting that made entirely made of the show’s producer, allan chains and was accompacarr (“grease,” “can’t stop nied by dancing girls and the Music”), had proclaimed flashy lights. before the show that the cerOscar winners croon emony would be “the antithsome very dramatic oscar- esis of tacky.” winning performers have let Runners-up down their guard to croon telly savalas, pat Morita a tune on the academy awards. at the 41st ceremo- and dom deluise struggled to stay in tune for the endny on april 14, 1969, at the dorothy chandler pavilion, less “fugue for tinhorns” at the 59th oscars on March academy award-winning ingrid Bergman and sidney 31, 1987. and at the 58th poitier joined Broadway star ceremony March 24, 1986, lavishness turned clunky paula kelly and the ucla Marching Band in a perfor- in a “flying down to rio” mance of oscar-nominated number with teri garr. surprisingly, that cer“chitty chitty Bang Bang.” emony was produced by one Mother and daughter of the great movie musical gene kelly, who made his directors, stanley donen film debut in 1942’s “for (“singin’ in the rain,” Me and My gal” opposite “funny face”).
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‘dark skies’
motherhood lets Keri russell reinvent herself By roger Moore MCT
and new. These past two years, i’ve come back to all these interesting things eri russell’s “comeback that people might not have year” has the feel of a thought about me for in the reinvention, a rebrand- past. They just happened.” ing of the dainty young she stepped away from lovely who burst on the film and tv half a dozen scene with “felicity” back in years ago, getting married the last century. and giving birth to two But as different as her children, who are now 1 flinty mom in the new film and 5. at 36, she’s a dif“dark skies” might seem, ferent person, a mom, for as dangerous and “out starters. and it’s made her a there” as her Born again different actress. Bolshevik sleeper spy is in “anything that opens you tv’s “The americans,” she up emotionally is going to refuses to label her return to impact your acting,” she public view a career make- said. “parenthood, becomover. ing a mom, certainly does “The great think about that. for one thing, you disappearing is that people practice storytelling at its forget about you a little bit,” most basic.” russell said. “your past is Basic and maybe primal. forgotten. you can come russell’s return to the big back as something fresh screen has her playing a
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suburban mom whose children are threatened by a supernatural menace. her turn as lacy Barrett in “dark skies,” in theaters friday, was informed by her own motherhood and by imagining real-life motherly terrors. “The thing i kept in my mind doing those scenes where things got truly hairy for our characters was katrina. it helped me to try to imagine what that would feel like, as a parent, to know something so enormous was coming your way, hitting you, something you have no control over, and that you have these little precious kids in your charge who are looking to you to take care of. “it’s heartbreaking to think of. They’re scared to death, and you have this
terrifying, hopeless feeling, knowing that you might not be able to protect them. i kept that in the back of my mind in every scene where something extraordinary was happening to us all. you’re scared to death, but you’ve narrowed your focus to these kids and this one job i have: protecting them.” her “Mama Bear” on television’s “The americans” (wednesday nights on fX) is an altogether different mom, a mother of a mother from Mother russia, lying low in suburban d.c. with her fellow-agent husband (Matthew rhys), ready to ratchet up the cold war to match president ronald reagan’s 1981 rhetoric. “elizabeth, the spy, is plainly more stunted in her emotional life,” russell said
Josh Hamilton and Kadan Rockett in “Dark Skies.”
Keri Russell in “Dark Skies.” of the tv series. “she’s very uncomfortable showing it. she is very hard to like, she’s not the most moral person and she’s not exactly a touchy-feely mom. she is a communist, after all. “and we’ll find out, over the run of the show, just what made her the way she is.
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“But she’s at a place now where she realizes she’s not going to survive if she doesn’t bend. it’s that period in the cold war. she has to open herself up a bit, to be seen by life. it’s very hard for her. she’s pretty dogmatic.” russell is no stranger to good reviews, earning them for her tv debut, “felicity,” back in 1998, and for the sweet and sexy indie comedy “waitress” a few years back. robert lloyd of the los angeles times loves the “novelty” of seeing her as a tv spy, and a “sexy superhuman fighting machine” in “The americans.” and Maureen ryan in The huffington post called it “a thrill to see russell’s steely side.” But the real russell? The one not defending her kids from evil or defending communism? not steely at all. “scaredy cat,” she confesses. “even the way i answer the phone. i’ll go, ‘um, hello?’ and my friends will go, ‘what, you’re afraid to pick up?’ it’s part of why i couldn’t bring these roles home after work. My kids know me, and they know i’m not that tough. and if you’re spending all day crying and screaming and fighting, they’d think i’d lost my mind if any of that made it home.”
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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 Dark Skies pg-13
this science-fiction horror film follows a young suburban family targeted by a mysterious and deadly force.
cinebarre: fri: 1:15, 4:15, 7:35, 10:05; satsun: 10:40, 1:15, 4:15, 7:35, 10:05; mon-thurs feb. 28: 1:15, 4:15, 7:35, 10:05 citadel: fri-thurs feb. 28: 1:30, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40 James island: fri: 4:15, 7:15, 9:45; satsun: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:45; mon-thurs feb. 28: 4:15, 7:15, 9:45 northwoods: fri-thurs feb. 28: 1:10, 4, 7, 9:40
Snitch pg-13
when his son is wrongfully imprisoned for distribution, a father (dwayne Johnson) risks everything to become an undercover informant for the dea and infiltrate a dangerous drug cartel.
cinebarre: fri: 12:55, 3:55, 7:30, 9:50; satsun: 10:05, 12:55, 3:55, 7:30, 9:50; mon-thurs feb. 28: 12:55, 3:55, 7:30, 9:50 citadel: fri-thurs feb. 28: 1:20, 3:55, 7, 9:35 James island: fri: 4:20, 7, 9:30; sat-sun: 1:25, 4:20, 7, 9:30; mon-thurs feb. 28: 4:20, 7, 9:30 northwoods: fri-thurs feb. 28: 12:45, 3, 5:10, 7:25, 9:35
Playing All About Eve nr
in this silver screen series selection, an aspiring actress (anne baxter) works her way into the life and career of an aging broadway mega-star (bette davis). park circle: sat: 8
Amour
1/2 pg-13
french-language drama about a married elderly couple, retired music teachers, who have their love tested when the wife suffers a stroke. terrace: today-thurs feb. 28: 12:25, 2:45, 5, 7:25, 9:35
Argo
1/2 r
this film chronicles a cia operation to free six american hostages during the 1979 iranian revolution.
cinebarre: today: 12:30, 3:30, 7:10, 9:55; fri: 12:45, 3:45, 7:15, 10; sat-sun: 9:55, 12:45, 3:45, 7:15, 10; mon-thurs feb. 28: 12:45, 3:45, 7:15, 10 citadel: today: 1, 6:50; fri-thurs feb. 28: 1, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35
TheaTers
James island: today: 4, 6:50, 9:40
Beasts of the Southern Wild pg-13
a young girl searches for her lost mother while facing a catastrophic environment. terrace: fri-thurs feb. 28: 4, 9:25
Beautiful Creatures 1/2 pg-13
two teenagers in a small southern town discover romance, but dark and mysterious secrets threaten their love.
cinebarre: today: 12:30, 3:25, 7:20, 10:10; fri: 12:40, 3:40, 7:50, 10:10; sat-sun: 9:50, 12:40, 3:40, 7:50, 10:10; mon-thurs feb. 28: 12:40, 3:40, 7:50, 10:10 citadel: today: 1:10, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9:40; frithurs feb. 28: 1:10, 4, 7, 9:40 James island: today-fri: 4, 6:55, 9:50; sat-sun: 1, 4, 6:55, 9:50; mon-thurs feb. 28: 4, 6:55, 9:50 northwoods: today: 1:20, 2, 4:10, 5, 7, 8, 9:35; fri-thurs feb. 28: 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:35
Django unchained
1/2 r
a slave-turned-bounty hunter (Jamie foxx) teams up with his mentor to hunt down a ruthless gang and rescue his wife from a brutal plantation owner. citadel: today: 9:20
Escape From Planet Earth 1/2 pg
animated feature about an astronaut hero who rushes to answer a distress call from a dangerous alien planet and must be saved by his brother.
cinebarre: today: 4:20, 9:20; fri: 4:25, 9:30; sat-sun: 11, 4:25, 9:30; mon-thurs feb. 28: 4:25, 9:30 cinebarre 3d: today: 1:20, 7:05; fri-thurs feb. 28: 1:25, 7:10 citadel: today-thurs feb. 28: 12:55, 3:05, 7:25 citadel 3d: today-thurs feb. 28: 5:15, 9:35 James island: today-thurs feb. 28: 4, 8:50 James island 3d: today-fri: 6:30; satsun: 1:20, 6:30; mon-thurs feb. 28: 6:30 northwoods: today-thurs feb. 28: 12:55, 2, 3:05, 4, 7:25 northwoods 3d: today-thurs feb. 28: 5:15, 9:35
Gangster Squad 1/2 r
in 1949, lapd outsiders (Josh brolin and ryan gosling) take on gangster mickey cohen (sean penn). cinebarre: today: 3:45
A Good Day to Die Hard
northwoods: today-thurs feb. 28: 1:15, 3:50, 7, 9:35
r
The Impossible
former police detective John mcclane (bruce willis) travels to russia to help his incarcerated son and discovers that he is a cia operative, and they team up to prevent a nuclear-weapons heist.
cinebarre: today: 12:45, 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 7:45, 9:40, 10:20; fri: 1:20, 4:20, 7:45, 10:10; sat-sun: 10:35, 1:20, 4:20, 7:45, 10:10; monthurs feb. 28: 1:20, 4:20, 7:45, 10:10 citadel: today-feb. 28: 2, 4:15, 6:45, 9 citadel imaX: today-thurs feb. 28: 12:50, 3, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30 James island: today: 4:15, 6:45, 9:20; fri: 4:15, 7, 9:35; sat-sun: 1:25, 4:15, 7, 9:35; monthurs feb. 28: 4:15, 7, 9:35 northwoods: today-thurs feb. 28: 12:50, 2, 3, 4;15, 5:15, 6;50, 7:30, 9:10, 9:45
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
r
siblings hansel (Jeremy renner) and gretel (gemma arterton) have grown up to become vigilante bounty hunters.
citadel: today: 1:30, 6:50; fri-feb. 28: 9:30 northwoods: today-thurs feb. 28: 1:20, 7:15
A Haunted House
1/2 r
1/2 pg-13
an account of a family caught in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time.
citadel: today: 1:20, 3:50, 6:50; fri-thurs feb. 28: 1:20, 6:50
Life of Pi
pg
an adventure of a 16-year-old boy who ends up in a lifeboat with a bengal tiger.
citadel: today: 3:20, 9:30; fri-thurs feb. 28: 3:50
Lincoln
pg-13
this drama focuses on president lincoln though his final months in office. terrace: fri-thurs feb. 28: 1, 6:50
Mama
1/2 pg-13
a supernatural thriller about two young sisters who move in with their uncle and his girlfriend but may have brought an evil presence with them from the woods. citadel: today: 4, 9:30
in this comedy-horror spoof, malcolm northwoods: today-thurs feb. 28: (marlon wayans) requires the help of 3:50, 9:40 a priest, psychic and other mediums when his girlfriend becomes possessed. The quartet
northwoods: today-thurs feb. 28: 7:20, 9:30
1/2
Hyde Park on Hudson
at a special home for retired musicians, three members of a famous quartet have their lives disrupted when the fourth member, a soloist-gone-diva, becomes the newest resident.
1/2 r
the story of the love affair between fdr and his distant cousin, margaret stuckley, centers around the weekend in 1939 when the king and queen of the u.K. visited upstate new york. terrace: today: 4:05, 9:40
Identity Thief r
a mild-mannered accounts representative (Jason bateman) crosses the country to confront the con artist (melissa mccarthy) who has stolen his identity. cinebarre: today: 1:10, 4:10, 7:35, 10:15; fri: 1:05, 4:05, 7:20, 9:55; sat-sun: 10:25, 1:05, 4:05, 7:20, 9:55; mon-thurs feb. 28: 1:05, 4:05, 7:20, 9:55 citadel: today-thurs feb. 28: 1:25, 3:55, 7, 9:35 James island: today-fri: 4:10, 7, 9:45; sat-sun: 1:20, 4:10, 7, 9:45; mon-thurs feb. 28: 4:10, 7, 9:45
pg-13
terrace: today-thurs feb. 28: 12:40, 2:35, 4:30, 7, 8:55
Safe Haven
1/2 pg-13
based on nicholas sparks’ novel, a mysterious newcomer (Julianne hough) in a north carolina town has her budding romance with a local widower (Josh duhamel) threatened when she must confront the dark secrets of her past.
cinebarre: today: 12:40, 3:40, 7:30, 10:15; fri: 1, 4, 7:25, 10:15; sat-sun: 10:15, 1, 4, 7:25, 10:15; mon-thurs feb. 28: 1, 4, 7:25, 10:15 citadel: today-thurs feb. 28: 1:10, 2, 3:55, 5:10, 7, 8:10, 9:35 James island: today-fri: 4:05, 7, 9:45; sat-sun: 1:10, 4:05, 7, 9:45; mon-thurs feb. 28: 4:05, 7, 9:45 northwoods: today-thurs feb. 280-: 1:10, 2, 3:55, 5:10, 7:05, 8:10, 9:35
Side Effects 1/2 r
when her husband is released from prison, a woman accepts a new prescription from her psychiatrist but wakes to a body in her apartment. cinebarre: today: 1, 4, 7:40, 10:10; fri: 1:10, 4:10, 7:40, 10:20; sat-sun: 10:20, 1:10, 4:10, 7:40, 10:20; mon-thurs feb. 28: 1:10, 4:10, 7:40, 10:20 citadel: today-thurs feb. 28: 1:20, 3:45, 7:05, 9:35 James island: today-fri: 4:15, 6:55, 9:40; sat-sun: 1:35, 4:15, 6:55, 9:40; monthurs feb. 28: 4:15, 6:55, 9:40 northwoods: today-thurs feb. 28: 1:25, 4:10, 7:10, 9:30
Silver Linings Playbook r
after eight months in an institution, a man moves in with his parents and bonds with a mysterious girl.
cinebarre: today: 12:35, 3:35, 7:25, 10:05; fri: 12:50, 3:50, 7, 9:45; sat-sun: 10, 12:50, 3:50, 7, 9:45; mon-thurs feb. 28: 12:50, 3:50, 7, 9:45 citadel: today-thurs feb. 28: 1:30, 4:05, 7, 9:45 northwoods: today: 1:30, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40 terrace: today: 12:35, 2:45, 5:05, 7:20, 9:30; fri-feb. 28: 12:35, 2:45, 5:05, 7:20
Top Gun 3-D pg
pilot pete mitchell gets his chance to compete with the best of the best at the navy’s elite fighter weapons school. citadel: today-feb. 28: 1:10, 3:50, 7, 9:30
Warm Bodies pg-13
a zombie rescues and falls in love with a human, and his relationship with her makes him become more human.
cinebarre: today: 1:25, 4:25, 7:50, 10:20 citadel: today-thurs feb. 28: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30 James island: today: 4:05, 6:50, 9:25 northwoods: today-thurs feb. 28: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30
Zero Dark Thirty
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this film chronicles america’s hunt for osama bin laden, resulting in his death during a raid in may 2011. cinebarre: today: noon, 3:20, 7, 10:25; fri-thurs feb. 28: 12:25, 3:25, 7:05, 10:30 citadel: today-thurs feb. 28: 12:50, 4:10, 7:30 terrace: today: 1:05, 7:05; fri-thurs feb. 28: 9:30
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
E26: Thursday, february 21, 2013
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Today Lesley Dill
what: Known for the unexpected and dramatic ways in which she fuses art and language, lesley dill explores the relationships between language and transformational experience. her work is a combination of word and image. when: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. mondaysaturday, through march 9 where: halsey institute of contemporary art, 161 calhoun st. price: free more info: 953-4422 or http:// halsey.cofc.edu/exhibitions/ current/
Poetry Series
what: concurrent with the “lesley dill’s poetic visions” exhibition, the halsey institute is hosting evenings of poetry readings in the gallery. the readings this evening will be by nationally celebrated poets samuel amadon, emily rosko and Jillian weise. followed by a reception. when: 7-8:30 p.m. feb. 21 where: halsey institute of contemporary art, 161 calhoun st.
price: free more info: 953-4422 or http://halsey.cofc.edu/events/ tongues-aflame-poetry-series/
‘Vanities’
what: comedy chronicles the lives of three texas girls in the 1960s. doors open one hour prior to curtain. presented by crabpot players. when: 7:30 p.m. feb. 21-23 where: pure theatre, 477 King st. price: general $20, senior $17, student $15 more info: 888-303-0763, ext. 0 or www.crabpotplayers.com/ mainstage/season_20-2
Civil Rights Era
what: the preservation society of charleston will co-host an exhibit opening with the international african american museum. the traveling exhibit features six panels on the modern civil rights era in charleston. when: 6 p.m. feb. 21; exhibit open until feb. 28 where: preservation society of charleston, 147 King st. price: free
more info: 722-4630 or www. preservationsociety.org
Sound of Charleston
what: experience the sounds that define charleston and its unique southern charm — jazz, gospel, gershwin, gullah, spirituals, civil war songs — coming to life in sacred and historic spaces during a 75-minute live concert. when: 7 p.m. feb. 21 where: circular congregational church, 150 meeting st. price: $28 adults, $25 seniors, $16 students, children 12 and under free more info: 270-4903 or www. soundofcharleston.com
‘Out of the Rose’
what: w.b. yeats’ poetry comes to life through the collaboration of annex dance company and evan perry. when: 7 p.m. feb. 21 where: charleston library society, 164 King st. price: $20; $10 student rush tickets available day of show at 6 p.m. pay at door. all student rush ticket purchases require a valid and cur-
rent student id. more info: 723-9912 or http:// uneditedconcertseries.wordpress.com
‘Gidion’s Knot’
what: adult content and themes are part of this intellectually demanding play about art vs. order and dealing with school systems, bullying, violence and inappropriate behavior. when: 7:30 p.m. feb. 21-23 where: south of broadway theatre company, 1080 e. montague ave. price: $18 plus applicable fees more info: 745-0317 or www. southofbroadway.com
‘A Woman Called Truth’
what: the play chronicles the remarkable story of sojourner truth, who went from slavery to being a leader and farsighted advocate for abolition and visionary pioneer for women’s rights. presented by charleston stage. when: 7:30 p.m. feb. 21-23, 28, march 1, 2; 3 p.m. feb. 24, march 3 where: dock street theatre,
135 church st. price: $34.50-$53.50 for adults, $32.50-$53.50 for seniors (60+) and $22.50-$53.50 for students (25 and under) more info: 577-7183 or www. charlestonstage.com
‘Steel Magnolias’
what: this theatrical adaptation of the classic film is directed by sheri grace wenger and tells the story of women living in chinquapin parish, la. when: 8 p.m. feb. 21-23, march 1, 2, 7-9.; 3 p.m. feb. 24 and march 3 where: charleston acting studio, 915 folly road price: adults $20, seniors $18, students $16 more info: 795-2223 or www. midtownproductions.org/
Murder Mystery
what: live comic mystery whodunit. when: 7:30 p.m. feb. 21 where: the black fedora comedy mystery theatre, 164 church st. price: $24 (thursday: half price with student id; sunday: $20 seniors/military)
more info: www.charleston mysteries.com/inspectorno clues.php
Friday ‘Hansel & Gretel’
what: musical about a brother and sister left in the woods who must rely on their wits and each other to avoid becoming someone’s dessert. when: 3 p.m. feb. 24; 7 p.m. feb. 22; 1 p.m. feb. 23 where: creative spark arts center, 757 long point road, mount pleasant price: $10 in advance or $12 at the door more info: 881-3780 or www. creativespark.org
Heritage Day
what: celebrate african-american heritage from its roots in africa to its branches in the caribbean and the americas; especially south carolina. immerse your students in african-american history and culture through a variety
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Today The Beebos
what: folk/rock/country/swing band will play on the deck for bluegrass thursday. when: 5 p.m. feb. 21 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: free more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Frank Duvall Trio
what: live jazz and drink specials during high steppin’ happy hour. when: band 5-9 p.m. thursdays; happy hour 4-7 p.m. where: high cotton, 199 east bay st., downtown charleston more info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
Patrick Blake
what: guitarist/frontman of whiskey diablo is a one-man band playing a variety of originals and covers from many genres. when: 6-9 p.m. feb. 21 where: ms. roses, 1090 sam rittenberg blvd., charleston
Dan Clamp
what: acoustic guitarist. when: 6-9 p.m. thursdays where: the grill on the edge, 41 center st., folly beach
Thomas Champagne
what: acoustic pop/reggae/funk. when: 6-9 p.m. thursdays
where: pearlz oyster bar, 9 magnolia road, charleston
charleston price: no cover.
Steve Simon & The Kings of Jazz
Ric Wooten
what: “cool jazz” clarinetist and a group of lowcountry jazz pros. when: 7-10 p.m. thursdays where: barsa tapas, lounge, 58 line st., downtown charleston more info: 577-5393
Scarletta
what: country rock trio out of nashville, tenn., makes a local stop before singing the national anthem at the daytona 500. when: 8 p.m. feb. 21 where: wild wing cafe, 7618 rivers ave., north charleston
Elim Bolt w/ Wilder Maker
what: self-described “slacker rock/nostalgic pop” from elim bolt, promoting the debut release of “nude south” along with wilder maker, formerly known as boy without god. when: 8 p.m. feb. 21 where: tin roof, 1117 magnolia road, charleston price: $5
Disco Demolition Knights
what: southern rock, blues and more. when: 9 p.m.-midnight feb. 21 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road,
what: acoustic rock covers and originals. when: 9 p.m. feb. 21 where: planet follywood, 32 center st.
The Royal Tinfoil
what: americana/folk rock/gypsy punk from locals the royal tinfoil, self-described “blend of dixieland, folk and horn-driven rock and roll” from holy ghost tent revival out of greensboro, n.c., and “americana/hobogypsyJazzgrass” from carrie nation & the speakeasy out of wichita, Kan. when: 9 p.m. doors feb. 21 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: $10 advance, $12 day of more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Corey Smith
what: progressive country out of georgia. when: 8 p.m. doors feb. 21 where: the music farm, 32 ann st., downtown charleston price: $20 more info: 722-8904 or www. musicfarm.com
El Dub
what: funk, reggae, rock, blues, jam one-man band. when: 10:30 p.m. feb. 21 where: snapper Jack’s, 10 center
st., folly beach
Friday Steel Rollers
what: bluegrass/folk on the deck. when: 5 p.m. doors feb. 22 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: free more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Cotton Blue
what: gator rob and detroit debbie play blues, rock and variety. when: 6 p.m. feb. 22 where: castaways grille, 1291 folly road, James island
Johnny Breeze
what: acoustic singer/guitarist. when: 6-10 p.m. feb. 22 where: blackbeard’s cove family fun park, 3255 u.s. highway 17, mount pleasant
Flying Cribb Brothers
what: rock/pop/reggae/etc. from rik and derek cribb. when: 6:30-9:30 p.m. feb. 22 where: ms. roses, 1090 sam rittenberg blvd., charleston
Besides Daniel
what: indie-folk band out of atlanta. when: 8 p.m. feb. 22 where: the 827, 827 savannah highway, charleston
Louie D. Project
what: four-piece post-modern funk band featuring louie d. on lead vocals and sax. when: 8-11 p.m. feb. 22 where: blue’s house of wings, 1039 Johnnie dodds blvd., mount pleasant more info: www.louied.com
The Cool
what: pop, rock, dance and party covers. when: 9 p.m. feb. 22 where: moonshine saloon, 216 myers road, summerville
Calhoun’s Calling
what: self-described “indie-alternative” cover/party band. when: 9 p.m.-midnight fridays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st.
Have Gun, Will Travel
what: americana/folk/indie/rock out of florida. when: 9 p.m.-midnight feb. 22 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road, charleston price: no cover.
The Ordinary Men
what: uK-based group will cover “dark side of the moon” from pink floyd. when: 10 p.m. feb. 22 where: tin roof, 1117 magnolia
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events from page e26 of performances, re-enactments, demonstrations, hands-on activities and much more. when: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. feb. 22 where: north charleston wannamaker county park, 8888 university blvd. price: fee: $8 more info: 795-4386 or www. ccprc.com
Jenkins and Jazz
what: “Jenkins, Jazz and Jammin’ in times of war and peace” celebrates the contributions of african-americans through the nation’s history. when: 10 a.m. feb. 22 where: patriots point naval and maritime museum, 40 patriots point road price: free more info: 881-5984 or www. patriotspoint.org/
‘Funktionslust’
what: dancefx and the charleston dance project present “funktionslust,” finding a way through play. when: 8 p.m. feb. 22 and 23 where: sottile theatre, 44 george st. price: $10-$30 more info: 637-4722 or www. dancefxcharleston.com
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Improv Smackdown
what: the audience is the judge at improv smackdown at theatre. it’s based entirely on audience suggestions. at the end of improv smackdown, there is an intermission, and the second act is a fastpaced, long-form improv set. when: 8 p.m. feb. 22 where: theatre 99, 280 meeting st. price: $10 more info: 853-6687 or www. theatre99.com
saturday Slavery presentation
what: this event commemorates black history month with a tour of cabins, which have been renovated to represent different eras of the african-american experience. activities will include craft demonstrations, storytellers, children’s activities, live music and a special walk through the african-american cemetery. when: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. feb. 23 where: magnolia plantation and gardens, ashley river road price: $23 for adults, $18 for kids and free for children younger than age 6 more info: www.magnolia plantation.com/
Rock N’ Roast 2013
what: charles pinckney elementary pto is throwing its annual oyster roast and silent auction fundraiser. come and enjoy live music by super deluxe, food and drink and free kids activities. there will be a live and silent auction. admission includes all-youcan-eat oysters and live music. hot dogs/burgers will be available for purchase. when: 2-5 p.m. feb. 23 where: the club at dunes west, harpers ferry way price: $20 adults, $7 children over 3, $12 bottomless beer cup per person
Improv Riot
what: come loaded with suggestions for the theatre 99 ensemble members who will take your suggestions and present unscripted scenes. each performance will feature five or six theatre 99 company members. when: 8 p.m. 23 where: theatre 99, 280 meeting price: $10 more info: 853-6687 or www. theatre99.com
sunday Requiem
what: the csu choral ensembles will perform requiem
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ShoNuff
what: rock/funk/jam band. when: 10 p.m. feb. 22 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st., sullivan’s island price: $5
saturday Calhoun’s Calling
what: local indie-alt cover band will play the charleston zta alumnae group’s chili cook-off , to benefit the zta foundation’s breast cancer education and awareness program. when: 1 p.m. feb. 23 where: smoky oak taproom, 1234 camp road, James island price: $10, children 10 and under are free
Matt Jordan
what: front man from the local alternative rock group trickKnee will be joined by eddie smith at this month’s oyster roast. admission price includes all-you-can-eat oysters, chili and bbQ. when: 2-6 p.m. feb. 23 where: rita’s seaside grille, 2 center st., folly beach price: $15
Louie D. Project
what: four-piece post-modern funk band featuring louie d. on sax and lead vocals. when: 3:30-6:30 p.m. feb. 23 where: the shelter, 202 coleman blvd., mount pleasant more info: www.louied.com
The Beebos
what: folk/rock/country/swing band will play the creekside stage at this week’s oyster roast. when: 4-7 p.m. feb. 23 where: morgan creek grill, 80 41st ave., isle of palms
Shelly Waters
what: the “swamp pop princess” performs americana/cajun/ zydeco with husband dave on djembe and assorted percussion. when: 7-10 p.m. where: med bistro, 90 folly road blvd., James island
Doc Brown & The DeLoreans
what: this “enchantment under the sea” dance will feature all-time classics from the ’30s through the ’70s. when: 8 p.m. feb. 23 where: tin roof, 1117 magnolia road, charleston price: free
Domino Effect
what: “multifaceted reggae, dub, funk and fusion quartet” out
of savannah. when: 8 p.m. feb. 23 where: silver dollar, 478 King st., downtown charleston price: free
Ocean Drive
what: a mix of country, beach and shag, rockabilly, motown, doo-wop and more. when: 8 p.m. feb. 23 where: vfw post 3142, 3555 dorchester road, north charleston price: $5 more info: 224-6206 or www. oceandrivepartyband.com
The Jimmies
what: live music featuring rick martinez of the blues/rock band the shakin’ martinis. when: 8:30 p.m. feb. 23 where: planet follywood, 32 center st.
Badfish
what: sublime tribute band (rock/reggae/ska). when: 8 p.m. doors show feb. 23 where: the music farm, 32 ann st., downtown charleston price: $15
The Louie D. Project
what: four-piece post-modern funk band featuring louie d. on lead vocals and sax.
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by maurice durufle, considered one of the most beautiful major choral works of the 20th century. various a cappella works also will be performed by bel canto, conducted by valerie bullock, and the singing buccaneers, conducted by ricard bordas. when: 3 p.m. feb. 24 where: st. philip’s church, 142 church st. price: donations accepted more info: 863-7966 or www. charlestonsouthern.edu
when: 9 p.m. feb. 23 where: pal Joey’s martini lounge, 1035 Johnnie dodds blvd., mount pleasant more info: www.louied.com
Wednesday Women in Jazz
what: master flautist galen abdur-razzaq will present “the history of african-american women in Jazz.” when: 6 p.m. feb. 27 where: physicians memorial auditorium, college of charleston price: free more info: 953-5079 or www. diversity.cofc.edu
Sara Smile
what: acoustic rock covers from sara atchison and robert alvarez. when: feb. 23 where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st.
Have Gun, Will Travel
what: americana/folk/indie/ rock out of florida. when: 10 p.m. feb. 23 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st., sullivan’s island price: $5
sunday Sweetgrass Band
what: local bluegrass/folk band will play the lowcountry senior center’s annual oyster roast fundraiser. when: 2-5 p.m. feb. 24 where: bowens island restaurant, 1868 bowens island road, James island price: adults $20 advance, $25 at-the-door; children 6-12 are $8 advance, $12 at-the-door; children ages 5 and under free more info: 762-9555 or www. lowcountryseniorcenter.com
Gaslight Street
what: acoustic rock/blues/soul. when: 5:30-8:30 p.m. feb. 24 where: high thyme, 2213 middle st., sullivan’s island
Elephant Man w/ The Dubplates w/ Zumjay what: dancehall/reggae/hip-
Home&Garden Sundays in
hop fusion from elephant man, “traditional reggae riddim” from the dubplates and dancehall/ street rap/reggae from zumjay. when: 7 p.m. doors feb. 24 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: $17 advance, $20 day-ofshow more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Monday Dangermuffin
what: the lowcountry roots rock trio will be jamming a full-on electric show. when: 9 p.m. monday where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: $7
Tuesday Rotie Salley
what: acoustic/pop/rock from one of the lead vocalists of soul fish. when: 5:30-8:30 p.m. tuesday where: liberty taproom, 1028 Johnnie dodds blvd., mount pleasant
West Water Outlaws
what: blues and “high energy” rock out of colorado. when: 9 p.m.-midnight feb. 26 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road, charleston price: no cover.
Harrison Ray
what: folk/experimental/indie singer-songwriter. when: 9:30 p.m. feb. 26 where: tattooed moose, 1137 morrison drive, downtown charleston price: free
Wednesday Barn Jam
what: this week’s awendaw green barn Jam will feature megan Jean and the Kfb, the bad popes, dark water rising and the shack band. when: 6-10 p.m. feb. 27 where: sewee outpost, 4853 u.s. highway 17, awendaw price: $5 requested donation
Cotton Blue
what: gator rob and detroit debbie play blues, rock and variety. when: 6:30 p.m. feb. 27 where: finz bar and grill, 440 w. coleman blvd., mount pleasant
Guilt Ridden Troubadour
what: americana/roots/rock when: 8-11 p.m. feb. 27 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st., sullivan’s island price: no cover.
Pour House Family Jam
what: a line-up of local all-stars playing anything and everything from dead covers to soul originals, funk to bluegrass. when: 9 p.m. doors feb. 27 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: free more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Julie Slonecki w/ Hark! The Marching Bones
what: indie/folk/rock/pop from singer-songwriter Julie slonecki with hark! the marching bones band. when: 9 p.m. feb. 27 where: tin roof, 1117 magnolia road, charleston price: $5
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ace’s on bridge
By BOBBY WOLFF
Today’s deal saw West with a comfortable diamond lead against four hearts, and South realized that he was faced with a distinctly uphill struggle when North revealed a disappointing dummy, with the spade king worth little or nothing. From declarer’s perspective, there was a certain loser in each of the side suits, as well as further potentialonesintrumpandclubs. Afterwinningtheleadindummy with the diamond king, East doing his best to encourage, declarerledatrumptohisqueen.When that held, South led a spade. West took his ace and continued with a high diamond, setting up a trick for his side. South took the diamond with his ace, ruffed a spade, and led a second trump,
crossing his fingers as he did so. When East’s king appeared, South’s potential trump loser had disappeared. After winning the heart ace, declarer ruffed his last spade, and now had to resist the temptation to relax. Rather than play clubs himself, a 75 percent line, but one that might be fatal if West had both clubs and East a diamond entry, South completed the elimination by playing a diamond. East was able to win and shift to a club, but West then had to concede the 10th trick, either by yielding a ruff-and-discard or by playing on clubs to declarer’s advantage. Note that if declarer plays clubs prematurely, West canwinandleadadiamondtohis partner for a second club through declarer’s gizzard.
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DOONESBuRY By Garry Trudeau
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B.C. By Mastroianni & Hart
SALLY FORTH By Francesco Marciuliano & Craig Macintosh
PEANuTS By Charles Schulz
JuMP START By Robb Armstrong
BLONDIE By Dean Young
DuSTIN By Steve Kelley & Jeff Parker
CuRTIS By Ray Billingsley
GARFIELD By Jim Davis
word game yesterday’s word: porcine
peon peri pier average mark 22 pincer words time limit 40 minutes pine pone can you find 31 pore or more words in price tidiness? prince the list will be published tomorrow. prone once – united feature syndicate 2/21 open
today’s word: tidiness
opine orpine rein rice ripe ripen rope cero cire coin coir cone
cope copier core corn crone crop icon iron nice nicer epic
the rules -words must be four
or more letters. -words which acquire 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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DENNIS THE MENACE By Hank Ketcham THE LOCKHORNS By Bunny Hoest & John Reiner
MARMADuKE By Brad & Paul Anderson
BIZARRO By Dan Piraro
Yesterday’s Solution
ZIGGY By Tom Wilson
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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
FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE By Lynn Johnston
ROSE IS ROSE By Pat Brady & Don Wimmer
MARY WORTH By Joe Giella & Karen Moy
PEARLS BEFORE SWINE By Stephan Pastis
HI AND LOIS By Brian & Greg Walker & Chris Browne
LuANN By Greg Evans
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THE WIZARD OF ID By Brant Parker
BABY BLuES By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman
DILBERT By Scott Adams
ANDY CAPP By Reg Smythe
HAGAR THE HORRIBLE By Chris Browne GET FuZZY By Darby Conley
ZITS By Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman
GRAND AVENuE By Steve Breen
today’s horoscope aries (march 21-april 19): listen to complaints and what it is people are asking for and you will have a better idea how to move forward. avoid secret encounters. taurus (april 20may 20): follow your intuition and you will end up exactly where you are supposed to be. share feelings with someone who has common interests. gemini (may 21June 20): steer clear of anyone looking for a favor that will deter you from reaching your personal or professional goals. cancer (June 21July 22): don’t hesitate if an opportunity arises that allows you to mix business with pleasure. the better acquainted you are with your colleagues, the further ahead you will get.
leo (July 23-aug. 22): make whatever alterations are necessary to achieve happiness. don’t give in to demands being put on you by someone you feel is stifling you.
sagittarius (noV. 22dec. 21): make changes at home that will secure your reputation and your future. deception and disillusionment are present. proceed with caution.
Virgo (aug. 23sept. 22): you may want to overreact to compensate for something, but you are best to keep things simple and to the point.
capricorn (dec. 22Jan. 19): utilize everything you studied or experienced in the past in order to complete a project. personal investments will pay off.
libra (sept. 23oct. 22): let situations play out naturally and eventually everything will fall into place. a change in your relationships will benefit you.
aQuarius (Jan. 20feb. 18): learning and trying new pastimes will lead to an interesting meeting with someone who is trying to achieve similar goals.
scorpio (oct. 23noV. 21): visit people you admire or research a culture that you find fascinating. incorporating ideals you feel akin to will enable you to fulfill a dream.
pisces (feb. 19march 20): don’t let anyone talk you in to doing things on too grand a scale. minimizing your job duties will result in higher profits.
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thursday, february 21, 2013: E35
Man slow to seal dates with a kiss
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By reBekah Bradford Special to The Post and Courier
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he academy awards are sunday night. for some people, head2head included, putting together our picks for all the major categories is as fun as doing our March Madness bracket. This year’s oscars features both the oldest and the youngest Best actress nominees, the sure thing that is anne hathaway and the minor controversy of having three directors snubbed despite their films being nominated for Best picture. should be a fun night! current champ Brenda franklin is going up against carrie lovett who is a nanny.
quESTIONS
1. what was the first movie filmed in color to win the best picture oscar? 2. who is the only actor to be nominated twice posthumously for academy awards? 3. who hosted the oscars a record 18 times? 4. three films have tied for winning the most oscars. name one. 5. what is the only x-rated film to win best picture? 6. what individual has won more oscars (22) than anyone else? 7. who is the only person to win an oscar for portraying a real academy award winner? 8. name the last movie to win all five major categories (picture, director, actor, actress, screenplay). 9. which actor has the most nominations without a win? 10. three directors have been nominated for two movies in the same year. name the most recent.
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Walt Disney has an impressive Oscar record. See question No. 6 for details.
BRENDA’S ANSWERS
1. “gone with the wind” 2. it could be James dean. 3. steve martin 4. the final “lord of the rings” movie, “return of the King.” 5. no idea. 6. i actually think it’s walt disney. 7. cate blanchett for her role as Katharine hepburn in “the aviator.” 8. i know “silence of the lambs” did. it might be the most recent. 9. dustin hoffman 10. woody allen
CONCLuSION brenda made it two in a row with an easy win over her opponent. she’ll attempt a third win next week. for more on the academy awards, see pages 2023.
CARRIE’S ANSWERS
1. the “wizard of oz” because most of it was in color. 2. river phoenix? 3. i think billy crystal hosted for a long time. 4. “titanic” 5. “deep throat”? Kidding. 6. must be a composer or someone. John williams. 7. oh geez, i don’t know. 8. did “the hurt locker”? 9. cary grant 10. spielberg
CORRECT ANSWERS 1. “gone with the wind” 2. James dean 3. bob hope 4. “ben-hur,” “titanic” and “lord of the rings: the return of the King” 5. “midnight cowboy” 6. walt disney 7. cate blanchett (for
playing Katharine hepburn) 8. “silence of the lambs” 9. peter o’toole (eight nominations for best actor) 10. steven soderbergh (for “erin brockovich” and “traffic”)
ear aBBy: i’m a 43-year-old single mom with three young boys. i am also a veteran and getting ready to go back to school. i have been dating a gentleman for two months now, and we get along great. he’s three years older than i am and good with my kids and family. i like him a lot and we seem to have a lot in common . i really want him to kiss me, but i don’t want to seem pushy. he’s a real gentleman. we have gone from hugs to holding hands while sitting on the couch watching television. i don’t mind taking things slow, but ... how do i find out if he wants to kiss me or not? sometimes it seems like it, but then he seems afraid to. how do i let him know it’s ok? sorry i seem like a teenager.— confused in idaho DEAR CONFUSED: This man isn’t taking things slow. Glaciers have been known to move faster. Two months is a very long time to wait for a first kiss. The next time you find yourself sitting on the couch and holding hands with him, you have my permission to turn to him and say, “I’d love it if you kissed me.” If that doesn’t do the trick, then face it, his feelings for you are only brotherly. dear aBBy: you have written about children in grocery stores before. would you please address the risk to children by allowing them to stand in grocery shopping carts? i see it all too often, and i don’t think the parents/ grandparents realize that if the child falls out and lands on his or her head, neck or back, the child could end up paralyzed or dead. The adult must be the rule setter and protect the child. But too often it’s the child setting the limits, and the results can be tragic. — concerned shopper in new york DEAR CONCERNED SHOPPER: I’m glad to
dear abby oblige. Many markets equip their shopping carts with seat belts to secure tiny passengers and avoid this problem. That way, any liability that might stem from a child falling would lie directly where it belongs, with the adult who should have been using common sense. dear aBBy: My oldest friend owes me a lot of money. i loaned it to her when she was being evicted. she has now come into some money and is going on a cruise. i asked her to repay me before the trip. she said she “needs the cruise for her mental health.” i am shocked and very angry. when i lost my temper and told her off, she accused me of being “greedy and moneyobsessed.” abby, i helped her when she needed it! what should i do? — furious in san francisco DEAR FURIOUS: When your “friend” returns from her sea cruise, see if you can get her to agree to a repayment plan for the sake of your mental and financial health. However, if she refuses, you may have to write off the loan as tuition in the school of experience. Your mistake was not getting the terms of the loan in writing. dear aBBy: i have two sons who will graduate from college on the same day. My wife and i would like to attend both ceremonies, but for obvious reasons, we cannot. how do i resolve this dilemma? —father in teXas DEAR FATHER: Divide and conquer. You attend one graduation and your wife the other. To decide which one, you and the Mrs. should draw straws. write dear abby at p.o. box 69440, los angeles, ca 90069.
E36: Thursday, february 21, 2013
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