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Cover story Who doesn’t dream of taking a swan dive into an inflatable pool of grits? Well, here’s your chance as it’s time again for the annual World Grits Festival in St. George. Pages 20-21

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Check out the Dollar Days column, written by Charleston Scene editor Allison Nugent

David Quick previews outdoor fitness options

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Upcoming shows, CD reviews

A look at upcoming events

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Many things to celebrate this weekend

don’t know about you, but I am loving this weather. It’s not too hot, not too cold; the perfect time to be outside, especially with my four-legged furball.

Pet Fest

If you’re a pet lover like myself, this is the perfect weekend to show our furbabies we care, not that we don’t do it every day. The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission is hosting this festival for pets (they must be leashed), their owners and those in search of a pet 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Parkway in Mount Pleasant. Highlights include exhibits, demonstrations, experts,

entertainment, contests and more. Children’s activities include jump castles and slides, and food, beverages and beer will be for sale. Admission is $5 per day, and the first 500 dogs each day will get treats at the gate. Children 12 and under, Gold Pass holders and leashed pets get in free. For a schedule of events, call 795-4FUN (4386) or check out www. ccprc.com/petfest.

Birthday party

And speaking of dogs ... Recovery Room, 685 King St., will round out its fouryear celebration with a dog parade at 8 p.m. Sunday Before the pooches take their stroll, participate in field day events including an egg toss, potato sack race, half-court shot, hula hooping and more. The fun begins at 3:30 p.m. and food trucks and drinks, obviously, will be on hand. Check out www.recoveryroomtavern.com.

Battery’s 20th season

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A Europian Great Dane named Lilly Grace gets up close and personal at last year’s Pet Fest. If you’re looking for a celebration of another sort, The ing going on at Earth Day for LLF members, $35 for Charleston Battery kicks night with a game versus its round out the night. festivities all around the nonmembers. Go to www. off its 20th season Saturday oldest rival, the Richmond Tickets are $10-$18. Find area. lowcountrylocalfirst.org for Kickers. Gates at Blackbaud out more at www.charlesmore. Stadium, 1990 Daniel Island tonbattery.com or by calling z Charleston County: 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturday at RivDrive, open at 6 p.m. Get $2 971-GOAL (4625). z Medical University of erfront Park on the former drafts in the Battery Beer South Carolina: 11 a.m.-2 Charleston Naval Base in Gardens until kickoff at 7:30 Earth Day events There’s still more celebrat- North Charleston. Events p.m. today at Horseshoe p.m. A fireworks show will Park, 171 Ashley Ave. Celinclude an art contest, sciebrate with live music, local ence projects and informafood, eco-crafts. plants and tion about composting, more. Experts on compostwildlife, energy and water conservation. Free; food and ing, collecting rainwater, saving energy, reducing beverages will be available for purchase. 720-7111 or re- waste and green tips will be on hand. Go to www.musc. cycle.charlestoncounty.org edu/gogreen or email Caroz Johns and Walmalaw line at recycle@musc.edu. islands: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday. Coordinated by Low- z Kiawah Island: Starting country Local First as part of at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Eat Local Month, visit local Night Heron Park. Enjoy eco-friendly vendors, artists farms on the islands by car and family crafts. Live enteror bike. Meet the farmers, tour their property and learn tainment will be provided by Jim Sawgrass and the South about each farm’s process. Carolina Birds of Prey. ConAnd enjoy some food truck fare and local eateries along tests and games held. Admission is free, and food will the way. Fresh produce will be for sale. Tickets are $30 be available for purchase.

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Bed races, doughnut run benefit programs for kids

his is a big weekend for Camp Happy Days, a local nonprofit that offers year-round programs for children with cancer and their families. You can support the program and have a lot of outdoor fun by participating in the third annual Run for Adela at 8:30 a.m. Saturday on Sullivan’s Island and/or the third annual Charleston Bed Race at 1 p.m. Sunday at Hampton Park. Dicksie Johnson founded the Run for Adela 5K (the only beach run on Sullivan’s Island) in memory of Adela Holmes Cook, a Bishop England senior who died in an accident in the Bahamas. Last year’s race raised $40,000 for “Adela’s Extreme Water Weekend,” held for children involved with the Camp Happy Days Kids Program. In-person registration, which is $30, will be offered

noia and SideWalk Chalk. Metanoia invests in neighborhood assets to build leaders, establish quality housing and generate economic development. Learn more at www.pushingforward.org. SideWalk Chalk helps students create stories, art and life. Learn more at www. sidewalkchalk.org.

at packet pickup 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday at On the Run store in Mount Pleasant and 6:30-8 a.m. Saturday at Station 16 on the island. Go to www.run4adela.com. On Sunday, the action goes from two feet to four legs with the Charleston Bed Race. The cost per five-person team, including one rider and four bed pushers, is $125. Derrick DeMay, board chairman of Camp Happy Days, said he hopes the event attracts 32 teams. Last year’s event featured 30 teams and raised about

Triathlon kick-off

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A past Charleston Bed Race team $20,000 for the camp. But you don’t have to sweat to enjoy the festivities. Show up to watch the races and enjoy refreshments from food trucks and a beer garden. Go to www.charlestonbedrace.com.

Doughnut Run The weekend of zany activities doesn’t stop with adults racing beds. On Saturday, yet another third annual event, the Charleston Doughnut Run, will be at 9 a.m. at St. An-

drews School of Math and Science, 30 Chadwick Drive in West Ashley. Online registration is available until Friday and in-person before the race. Go to charleston doughnutrun.com. The event benefits Meta-

For those wanting a more serious outing, the triathlon season in Charleston starts with the Mount Pleasant Sprint Triathlon on Saturday and the Mount Pleasant Youth Triathlon on Sunday. Both are based from the Park West Pool.

iFive:K

The sixth annual iFive:K, the only weekday evening run in downtown Charleston, will begin at 6 p.m. April 19. Go to www.ifivek.com.

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‘The Three Stooges’ finally hits theaters By John Anderson Newsday The sound of “nyuk, nyuk, nyuk” will be heard across the land when “The Three stooges,” the Farrelly brothers’ long-awaited tribute to the slapstick comedy legends, opens Friday, introducing the trio to a new generation of knuckleheads. Although Western civilization has long been divided by certain insoluble cultural questions (Ketchup or mustard? Betty or Veronica? Toilet paper: over or under?), there’s never really been any question about which stooges to bring to the big screen. “you can’t make the first big-screen studio movie about the stooges,” said writer-director Peter Farrelly, “without it being Moe, Larry and Curly.” The fact is, there were a lot of stooges, if you count everybody who got bopped, boinked and banged around since the act started in 1922. But the Farrellys are purists of a sort: Their own stooge-inspired oeuvre includes “dumb & dumber,” “There’s something About Mary,” “Me, Myself & Irene” and “hall Pass.” At the same time, in their version of “The Three stooges,” the characters have a backstory: The three brothers (it was never clear that Larry was anybody’s brother) are not, for instance, dropped on the doorstep of the sisters of Mercy orphanage. The duffel bag they’re in is thrown from a speeding car. (Upon opening said bag, sister Mary-Mengele, played by Larry david, gets poked in the eyes by Baby Moe.) essentially, said Peter Farrelly, the movie’s stars — Chris diamantopoulos (“Up All night,” “24”) as Moe; sean hayes (“Will & Grace”) as Larry and TV vet Will sasso as Curly — are intended to be “clones” of the

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Will Sasso (from left), Chris Diamantopoulos and Sean Hayes star in “The Three Stooges,” in theaters Friday. originals. This strategy presented one more obstacle to a movie that, since the mid’90s, has been the subject of discussions that occasionally included the casting of such unlikely stars as sean Penn and robert de niro. “We’d meet with big movie stars,” Farrelly said, “and they’d say, ‘I want to do my take on Larry.’ And we’d say, ‘Uh, no ... we want you to do Larry as Larry, copy his every mannerism, his nasal voice, his Philadelphia accent,’ and they didn’t like that.” The studios simply didn’t get it. “They didn’t see how to bring characters who made films 70 years ago into a present-day setting,” he said. “And there was some bad luck, too: The project was at MGM, and MGM went bankrupt.” one of the problems with getting anybody to greenlight a stooges project was that the late-inning stooges features were awful. “snow White and the Three stooges.” “The Three stooges Meet hercules.” “The Three stooges Go Around the World in a daze.” “studios would say, ‘didn’t they try feature films? And they didn’t work,’ ” Farrelly said. “But the movies they did at the end weren’t wellwritten. The guys were too

old to do the slapstick stuff. They’re not good. But it’s not fair: It would be like putting Willie Mays at the plate today and saying, ‘he’s not as good as I heard he was.’ ” “The Three stooges” involves the boys trying to save their childhood orphanage (the “Blues Brothers” connection ends there, Farrelly said). The nuns are played by the likes of Jane Lynch, Jennifer hudson, Kate Upton and david. The “aesthetic,” so to speak, seems to be pure stooges: violence and comedy. “First and foremost, we wanted to please hard-core stooges fans,” Farrelly said. “We figured if we did that, everything else would fall into place.” For all the hilarity, the real-life Three stooges story is one tinged with sadness. In addition to the debilitating sicknesses that plagued the group, they were never aware of how popular they were: Columbia Pictures chief harry Cohn always talked down their popularity to keep them from demanding more money, while at the same time using the stooges’ box-office clout to extort theater owners into booking inferior Columbia films. “They never got the firstclass treatment they deserved,” Farrelly said.

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Kristen Connolly stars as Dana in “The Cabin in the Woods.”

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‘Cabin in the Woods’ scares up more laughs than frights By RogeR MooRe McClatchy-Tribune News Service

raiser” extravaganzas. As the kids lurch toward their fate, the stoner mutters 1/2 (out of five stars) through his smoky haze that oss Whedon amusingly Director: Drew Goddard they’re being watched, that deconstructs the human cast: Chris Hemsworth, the “puppets” are being marace’s need for frights, Kristen Connolly, Fran nipulated by “puppet masboogeymen and “Saw” seKranz, Anna Hutchison, ters.” And every so often, the quels with “The Cabin in the Richard Jenkins, Bradley film skips off to a vast comWoods.” It’s a serio-comic Whitford plex where the stoner’s theoblend of “Scream” and “The rateD: R for strong bloody ries are borne out. That’s the Adjustment Bureau,” more horror violence and gore, “Adjustment Bureau” side of clever than brilliant, more language, drug use and the story. high-concept than meticusome sexuality/nudity Whedon (TV’s “Buffy, lously thought-out spoof. running time: 1 hour, the Vampire Slayer,” “Alien Five college kids pile 35 minutes Resurrection”) and director into an RV for a trek to “my What DiD you think?: Drew goddard skip back cousin’s cabin” in the middle Find this review at charles- and forth between these of nowhere. No, your gPS tonscene.com and offer two settings, and all I’ll say doesn’t show the back roads your opinion. about the “Bureau” world is they have to take. No, you’re that it stars Richard Jenkins not getting cell reception and Bradley Whitford, and okaaaay. there. its arcane technology and In the best “Friday the The kids are horror movie cumbersome chain of com13th” tradition, the kids “types”: the libidinous mand provide most of this ignore the first sign of warn- “Cabin’s” laughs. blonde (Anna Hutchison), her jock beau (Chris “Thor” ing: the redneck filling“Cabin,” heavily hyped by station owner. (“I been here fanboys and long-delayed, Hemsworth), the jock’s sensitive, “brainy” pal (Jesse since the war!” Which war? isn’t scary. It’s the showbiz “you know (expletive) well Williams), the lovelorn insavvy and the name-cast which war!”) nocent (Kristen Connolly). gloss that lifts this goof They find the cabin, And let’s not forget the on horror cliche above the which is remote, rustic and “Scary Movie” franchise or stoner, given a Shaggyfrom-”Scooby Doo” whim- filled with creepy touches, “Tucker & Dale Vs. evil.” sy by Fran Kranz. “Society animal sacrifice paintings, Kranz is the funniest thing masks, puzzles and Latin is BINDINg,” weedin it, though the seen-it-all worshipping Marty preach- phrase books out of hordesk jockey played by Jenes. “It’s filling in the cracks ror movies ranging from kins gives Kranz a run for with concrete!” simple ghost tales to “Hell- his money.

movie review

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The Post and Courier SCORE: Out of 5 stars G: General Audiences PG: Parental Guidance PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned, some content unsuitable for children under 13 NR: Not Rated R: Restricted

Note: Dates and times are subject to change. Call the theater to make sure times are correct.

OPeNING Battleship Potemkin NR

A silent film dramatization of the violent mutiny aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin in 1905. TERRACE: Fri-Thurs April 19: 4, 5:30

Cabin in the Woods 1/2

and his gang.

TERRACE: Fri-Thurs April 19: 2:10, 4:10, 7:10, 9:10

sadie Thompson NR

A silent film about a “fallen woman” who seeks a fresh start, but an extremist missionary wants to force her back to her previous life. TERRACE: Fri-Thurs April 19: 1:45

The Three stooges PG

Bad things happen when five friends go to a remote cabin in the wilderness.

CINEbARRE: Fri: 1:25, 4:25, 7:30, 9:50; Sat-Sun: 11:05, 1:25, 4:25, 7:30, 9:50; Mon-Thurs April 19: 1:25, 4:25, 7:30, 9:50 CITADEl: Fri-Thurs April 19: 12:35, 2:45, 4:55, 7:20, 9:40 JAMES ISlAND: Fri-Sun: 1:25, 4:20, 7:10, 9:30; Mon-Thurs April 19: 4:20, 7:10, 9:30

In Darkness R

Based on the true story in German Nazi-occupied Poland, a petty thief hides Jewish refugees in the labyrinth of the town’s sewers.

In an attempt to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry and Curly stumble into a murder plot and onto a reality TV show.

CINEbARRE: Fri: 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 9:40; Sat-Sun: 11:15, 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 9:40; Mon-Thurs April 19: 1:30, 4:30, 7:20, 9:40 CITADEl: Fri-Thurs April 19: 12:50, 3, 5:10, 7:20, 9:30 Hwy 21: Fri-Sun: 8; Thurs April 19: 8 JAMES ISlAND: Fri-Sun: 1:40, 4:10, 6:45, 9; Mon-Thurs April 19: 4:10, 6:45, 9

PLaYING

21 Jump street r

TERRACE: Fri-Thurs April 19: 12:45, 3:30, 6:45, 9:20

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Juan of the Dead

Young police officers pose as high school students.

Juan takes charge during an attack of the Cuban Zombies. TERRACE: Fri-Thurs April 19: 7, 9

Lockout PG-13

A falsely convicted ex-government agent can regain his freedom if he rescues the president’s daughter.

CINEbARRE: Fri: 1:20, 4:20, 7:25, 9:45; Sat-Sun: 11, 1:20, 4:20, 7:25, 9:45; Mon-Thurs April 19: 1:20, 4:20, 7:25, 9:45 CITADEl: Fri-Thurs April 19: 1:15, 4:05, 7, 9:35

The raid: redemption R

A SWAT team is trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster

TheaTers

american reunion

The hunger Games

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Jim, Michelle, Stifler and their friends get together for their high school reunion.

In a post-apocalyptic world, 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen must compete in a televised survival game.

CINEbARRE: Today: 12:50, 3:50, 7:25, 10:05; Fri: 12:50, 3:50, 7:40, 10:15; Sat-Sun: 10:10, 12:50, 3:50, 7:40, 10:15; Mon-Thurs April 19: 12:50, 3:50, 7:40, 10:15 CITADEl: Today-Thurs April 19: 12:45, 1:45, 3:15, 4:45, 5:45, 7:15, 8:15, 9:50 JAMES ISlAND: Today-Sun: 1:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:50; Mon-Thurs April 19: 4:15, 7:15, 9:50 NORTHwOODS: Today: 1:05, 3:55, 7:10, 9:45 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1:15, 2:20, 4:10, 4:55, 7:15, 7:45, 10 REGAl 18: Today: 1, 1:30, 3:30, 4:05, 7, 7:30

awaken the Dragon Nr

The story of how dragon boat racing transforms the lives of a group of cancer survivors.

TERRACE: Today: 12:35, 4:10, 7:10

Dr. seuss’ The Lorax PG

1/2 A boy searches for the one thing that will win the affection of the girl of his dreams: a tree.

CINEbARRE: Today: 1:10, 4:10, 7:40, 10:10; Fri: 1, 4, 7:50, 10:25; SatSun: 10:25, 1, 4, 7:50, 10:25; MonThurs April 19: 1, 4, 7:50, 10:25 CITADEl: Today-Thurs April 19: 1:15, 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 Hwy. 21: Today: 9:45 JAMES ISlAND: Today-Sun: 1:35, 4:25, 7:20, 9:55; Mon-Thurs April 19: 4:25, 7:20, 9:55 NORTHwOODS: Today: 1:15, 4:05, 7:10, 9:45 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1:55, 4:35, 7:30, 10:10 REGAl 18: Today: 2:20, 4:45, 7:20

CITADEl: Today-Thurs April 19: 12:30, 2:40, 5, 7:50, 9:50 JAMES ISlAND: Today: 2, 6:45 JAMES ISlAND 3D: Today: 4:30, 9; Fri-Sun: 2, 4:30; Mon-Thurs April 19: 4:30 Hwy. 21: Today: 8 NORTHwOODS: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1:20, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20 PAlMETTO GRANDE 3D: Today: 2:30, 5, 7:35, 9:45 REGAl 18: Today: 1:20, 3:25, 6:45 REGAl 18 3D: Today: 2:10

academy award shorts: animation

Friends With Kids

Featuring “A Morning Stroll,” Dimanche/Sunday,” “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore,” “La Luna” and “Wild Life.” PARK CIRClE: Sat: 8

Two best friends decide to have a child together, but continue to date other people. TERRACE: Today: 2:30, 4:15, 8:40

PG-13

CINEbARRE: Today: 12:05, 12:40, 1:10, 3:10, 3:45, 4:15, 6:45, 7:15, 7:45, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45; Fri: 12:40, 1:10, 3:45, 4:15, 7:15, 7:45, 10:20, 10:45; Sat-Sun: 9:45, 10:15, 12:40, 1:10, 3:45, 4:15, 7:15, 7:45, 10:20, 10:45; Mon-Thurs April 19: 12:40, 1:10, 3:45, 4:15, 7:15, 7:45, 10:20, 10:45 CITADEl: Today: 11:30, 12:30, 2, 3, 3:30, 5, 6:45, 7:45, 8:30, 9:45; FriThurs April 19: 12:30, 2, 3:30, 5, 6:45, 8, 9, 9:45 CITADEl IMAX: Fri-Thurs April 19: 1, 4, 7, 10 Hwy. 21: Today: 9:40; Fri-Sun: 9:50; Thurs April 19: 9:50 NORTHwOODS: Today: 12:30, 1, 2, 3:30, 4, 5, 6:30, 7, 8, 9:30, 10 JAMES ISlAND: Today-Sun: 1, 4, 7, 10; Mon-Thurs April 19: 4, 7, 10 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 12:45, 1:30, 2:10, 4, 4:45, 5:15, 7:10, 7:50, 8:20, 10:15 REGAl 18: Today: 1:05, 1:35, 2:05, 4, 4:30, 5, 6:55, 7:25, 7:55

NORTHwOODS: Today: 1:10, 3:55, 7:05, 9:30 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1:10, 1:50, 4:15, 4:40, 7:20, 7:55, 9:55 REGAl 18: Today: 1:25, 1:55, 3:50, 4:50, 7:15, 7:45

Pariah R

 A teen juggles conflicting identities and risks all in a desperate search for sexual expression. TERRACE: Today: 2:10, 8:55

safe house R

 A young CIA agent finds himself on the run.

CINEbARRE: Today: 1:05, 4:05, 7:20, 9:50; Fri: 12:55, 3:55, 7:10, 9:50; Sat-Sun: 10:20, 12:55, 3:55, 7:10, 9:50; Mon-Thurs April 19: 12:55, 3:55, 7:10, 9:50 REGAl 18: Today: 2, 4:30, 7:05

salmon Fishing in the Yemen PG-13

Jeff, Who Lives at home 1/2 R The story of Jeff, a 30 year-old slacker living in his mother’s basement. TERRACE: Today: 1:05, 7

A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help actualize a sheik’s vision of bringing flyfishing to the desert.

Jiro Dreams of sushi

TERRACE: Today-Fri April 19: 1, 3, 5, 7:20, 9:15

A documentary on 85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono.

This Means War

Mirror Mirror

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TERRACE: Today: 1:30, 4, 7:15, 9

 A comedy fantasy based on “Snow White” by the Brothers Grimm.

CINEbARRE: Today: 1:20, 4:20, 7:05, 9:35; Fri: 1:05, 4:05, 7, 9:35; SatSun: 10:35, 1:05, 4:05, 7, 9:35; MondThurs April 19: 1:05, 4:05, 7, 9:35 CITADEl: Today: 12:30, 1:15, 3, 4, 5:20, 7, 8, 9:30; Fri-Thurs April 19: 12:30, 1:15, 3, 4, 5:30, 7, 9:30 Hwy. 21: Fri-Sun: 8; Thurs April 19: 8 JAMES ISlAND: Today: 1:20, 3:45, 6:40, 9; Fri-Sun: 1:20, 4, 6:40, 9; Mon-Thurs April 19: 4, 6:40, 9

PG-13

Two CIA agents battle against each other after discovering they are dating the same woman.

CITADEl: Today: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:40 hWY. 21: Fri-Sun: 9:40; Thurs April 19: 9:40

a Thousand Words PG-13

 After stretching the truth on a deal, literary agent Jack McCall

learns a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word.

CITADEl: Today-Thurs April 19: 12:35, 2:45, 4:55, 7:20, 9:35 NORTHwOODS: Today: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 REGAl 18: Today: 2:15, 4:25, 6:40

Titanic 3D PG-13

 An epic story of romance and disaster on the ill-fated ship, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.

CINEbARRE: Today-Thurs April 19: 11, 3:15, 7:35 CITADEl: Today-Thurs April 19: 12:30, 4:30, 8:30 JAMES ISlAND: Today: 12:15, 4:15, 8:15; Fri-Sun: 1, 5, 9; Mon-Thurs April 19: 5, 9 NORTHwOODS: Today: 12:30, 4:30, 8:30 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 12:30, 2, 4:30, 7, 8:30 REGAl 18: Today: 1:15, 1:45, 6:25, 7:35

Wrath of the Titans PG-13

1/2 In this sequel to “Clash of the Titans,” Perseus must rescue Zeus from the underworld and overthrow the Titans.

CINEbARRE 3D: Today: 1:30; Fri: 4:10, 9:30; Sat-Sun: 10:45, 4:10, 9:30; Mon-Thurs April 19: 4:10, 9:30 CINEbARRE: Today: 1, 4, 7, 9:25; Fri-Thurs April 19: 1:10, 7:05 CITADEl IMAX: Today: 12:15, 2:40, 5:05, 7:25, 9:50 CITADEl 3D: Today-Thurs April 19: 1, 4, 6:45, 9:10, CITADEl: Today-Thurs April 19: 12:30, 3, 5:45, 8:10 Hwy. 21: Today: 8 JAMES ISlAND: Today: 4:15, 9:45; Fri-Thurs April 19: 7:15, 9:45 JAMES ISlAND 3D: Today: 1:30, 7:15 NORTHwOODS: Today: 1, 4, 7, 9:20 NORTHwOODS 3D: Today: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:30, 9:50 PAlMETTO GRANDE: Today: 1:40, 4:05, 6:45, 9:30 PAlMETTO GRANDE 3D: Today: 1:05, 2:40, 4:25, 5:10, 7:05, 8:10, 9:50 REGAl 18: Today: 4:15, 6:50 REGAl 18 3D: Today: 1:10, 1:40, 3:35, 4:40, 7:10, 7:40

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The Wizard of ‘Wicked’ speaks

Veteran stage, tV actor Kreppel takes on iconic role

By Allison nugent anugent@postandcourier.com

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he Wizard will see you now!” tony Award winner Paul Kreppel, who plays the Wizard in one of two touring productions of “Wicked,” took time out of his extremely busy schedule (they do eight shows a week!) to speak with Charleston scene from Florida, where they’re currently performing. Kreppel probably is best-known for his television work on shows such as “it’s a living” and “That ’70s show” (he played Kreppel the dad of Mila Kunis’ character, Jackie). “television helped pay the bills. But for most actors, being on stage is really where it’s at,” Kreppel said. “There’s no editing, no stopping, no retakes.” And that’s where it’s at for Kreppel. His career is peppered with stage performances, including “tuscaloosa’s Calling Me ... ,” “Agamemnon,” “Alice in Concert” with Meryl streep and the new york shakespeare Festival productions of “The Comedy of errors.” And add to that list “Wicked.” “i was in stephen schwartz’s first show, ‘godspell,’ so it’s fun for me to bookend my carrier, i say bookend by my career’s not over, by being in another one of his shows,” Kreppel said. “He writes songs, music that resonates. it’s a tribute to him.”

Q&A

PhoTos courTesy of ‘Wicked’/Joan Marcus

Tiffany Haas as Glinda the Good Witch and Anne Brummel as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West

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role and were asking why i hadn’t done it. The timing came and i contacted my agent. i auditioned and here i am.

WhaT: “Wicked” When: Wednesdayapril 29 Where: north charleston Performing arts center, 5001 coliseum drive Price: $60-$120 For more inFo: www. northcharlestoncoliseum pac.com, www.wickedthe musical.com (Va.),. i think it’s my fifth week, and i’m loving every minute of it. it’s a fun theatrical event to be a part of. ... i’m blessed to be a part of it.

Q: How long have you been with the show? A: i’m one of the new kids. Q: Had you seen the show i just joined them in norfolk before you joined the cast?

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A: i saw it i think the first Q: Did you want the role year of its run in new york. i of the Wizard or was there went with my girlfriend and another role you were intermy children. it was wonder- ested in? ful then. A: i was hoping to be hired

The Wizard’s facade for elphaba, but i’m not right for it. (laughing) At this point, i can’t imagine doing anything else. ... A lot of my friends had done the

Q: What’s your favorite song from the show? A: i have to say my favorite song is not one of mine. i mean, of course i like my songs. “Wonderful” is a delight. it’s a patter song, a soft-shoe. it’s a wonderful song. But my favorite song is “For good.” it resonates and is about friendship and people touching you. i can’t hear it without bursting into tears. ... of course “Defying gravity.” it raises the hair on Please see ‘wicked’, Page e13

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‘wicked’, from E12 my arm. ... I’m not sure I can pick just one.

Q: I know you haven’t been with the show long, but is there a performance that stands out? A: Our Glinda, she never misses a performance, and she took a vacation, as she has a right to do. Her understudy, two understudies, two young girls, 22 or 23, both went on and I was absolutely blown away at how good they were. ... Seeing them in rehearsal is different. It wasn’t about the performance, it was about the level of talent. The best performance, experience, as an actor is you remember silly things that go wrong, like forgetting a prop or have a moment of not remembering your next Tiffany Haas line. That’s the stuff we’re tickled by. like to see it again; I haven’t Q: Any behind-the-scenes seen it in a while. The origisecrets you can tell us? nal book held a place, too. A: (Pause) No. (laughs) The story touched the core The costumes in the show in everyone; the journey, are extraordinarily detailed; “Somewhere Over the Rainthe closer you are, you can bow.” ... (In “Wicked”) we’re see the richness and color. honoring our memories of There are thousands and the original story, but it rethousands of dollars in cos- ally is looking at it, I like the tumes. Before my second phrase “holographically,” entrance, there’s a ballroom looking at the characters scene. There’s probably from a different point of $100,000 in costumes on view. stage and it’s 25 seconds long; they’re not seen for Q: Being the Wizard, do the rest of the show. ... But fans every ask anything of secrets, I can’t tell. I don’t you? want to ruin the magic. A: Just an autograph and a picture, that’s the best Q: From when you got the this Wizard can give you. call that you got the part, (Laughing) No one’s ever how long did you have beasked me for a brain. fore you were onstage? A: I had the script and Q: It seems as though knew it when I showed up. there’s some debate among I hadn’t worked with anyactors who have performed body, but I knew my songs, the role about whether the too. I had two weeks before Wizard is a villain. How do I took the stage; I watched you perceive him? the show every night, did a A: He’s a ventriloquist. couple hours of rehearsal. ... They (the people of Oz) They prepared me well. I was needed something to believe ready to go. in and he floated in, and he said, “I’ll see what I can do.” Q: The story “The Wizard I don’t view him as a vilof Oz” holds a special place lain. He’s doing the best he in many people’s lives. Does can to make people happy. it hold a special place with That kind of pressure puts you? you in the position of makA: The film itself, absolute- ing bad decisions. He’s ly. I used to watch it every always out to try to do what year; I watched it over and he believes is right. ... Abuse of power, how to maintain over with my children. I’d

power, power corrupts, these are undercurrent themes. I don’t think he’s evil; he’s doing the best he can. He’s not a bad man, just not a good Wizard. Q: Does it ever get monotonous saying the same lines and singing the same songs night after night? A: It’s (the career) not necessarily for everyone, but my answer is no. I was in “Godspell” for two years. Every performance is different; every audience is different. A good show is exciting; it’s never the same. Every day is a new day. ... When it does, it’s time to move on. Photos courtesy of ‘Wicked’/Joan Marcus An actor is like an athlete, Anne Brummel as Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West it’s the body and our gift that takes a beating. I did pratfalls in “Godspell” for two years. At 23, it’s not a big deal; at 43, you get up The tag line for the show The Life and Times of the and the eventual demise and feel the sting and realize your elbows and knees need gives a good hint: “So much Wicked Witch of the West,” of that friendship as they happened before Dorothy a novel written by Gregory grow to become the Wicka rest (laughing). dropped in ...” Maguire. ed Witch of the West and Taking the story we all Maguire, who long had Glinda the Good Witch, Q: Have you ever been to know and love, “Wicked” unanswered questions from respectively. Charleston? “The Wizard of Oz,” deThe plot takes the audiA: No! And I’m so looking turns back the clock on “The Wizard of Oz” tale cided to delve deep into the ence through the life of forward to it. I have friends Elphaba, from her emerald who are coming to visit and and “uniquely reinvents the imaginary land to find the world of Oz and the beloved answers: “Are people born entrance into the world to see the show. ... We have Frank Baum characters,” Wicked? Or do they have her puddled, “Wicked” end, 13 18-wheelers, if I’m not according to “The GrimWickedness thrust upon revealing along the way mistaken — it’s like a rock where the infamous Ruby concert — so we need to set merie: A Behind-the-Scenes them?” “Wicked” revolves Slippers came from and down someplace because we Look at the Hit Broadway a-round two girls, Elphaba the origins of the Cowardly can’t break down and set up Musical.” The storyline of the show and Galinda, who formed Lion, the Scarecrow and the that fast. I hope I have some is derived from “Wicked: time to see some sights. an unlikely friendship, Tin Woodsman.

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By DeiDre Schipani Special to The Post and Courier

Deihl named finalist

executive chef craig Deihl of cypress has been named a finalist for the coveted James Beard award, Best chef Southeast. This is Deihl’s second time as a finalist for the award, considered the Oscars of the food world. The winners will be announced May 7. For information about cypress, call 727-0111 or go to www.magnolias-blossomcypress.com.

Going to the dogs

Kick off charleston craft Beer Week with the opportunity to sample some of the finest craft beers at “Bark for Brew,” a dog-friendly, craft beer tasting presented by Fetch Doggie Day care. Bark for Brew is set for 2-5 p.m. april 22 at Joseph p. riley Jr. park prior to the riverDogs’ scheduled game against the West Virginia power. There will be dog-related booths by Fetch Doggie Day care, all is Well and My Three Dogs that you and your pet can visit, as well as a special photo shoot for your furry friends by Southern charm photobooths. Tickets are $25 and includes entry to the tasting, sampling tickets and a ticket for the riverDogs Dog Day baseball game for you and your dog. Tickets are limited and may be purchased at the riley park box office or online at www.rileyparkevents. com. call the riverDogs at 577-DOGS (3647).

Fat Hen’s new hours

chef Fred neuville at Fat hen has announced new hours and an expanded brunch, along with a new drink menu. Sunday brunch will be served 10 a.m.3:30 p.m., and dinner no longer will be served. Starting Sunday, Fat hen will be open for dinner 5:30 p.m.10 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Look for specials at www.

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You’ll now have longer to order The Fat Hen’s Creme Brulee French Toast, with strawberries soaked in Grand Marnier, at Sunday brunch. thefathen.com. Fat hen is at 3140 Maybank highway. 559-9090.

Vibe on King Street

check out the new look at Sermet’s corner at 276 King St. 853-7775. Look for an upstairs jazz club called The Mezz to open in late april.

Sipping at vineyards

Sippin’ Saturdays are back at irvin-house Vineyards. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to picnic under the oaks. every Saturday through fall, the winery will host a different local food vendor and musical group to entertain locals and visitors. There is no admission fee. irvin-house Wine-a-ritas will be served on the patio, irvin-house Vineyards wine may be purchased by the glass or bottle and enjoyed outside. Sippin’ Saturdays are 1-5 p.m. at 6775 Bears Bluff road, Wadmalaw island. 559-6867.

at 8:45 p.m. On Friday look for raffles, Saturday a taste test 8-10:30 p.m. and on Sunday the grand finale with a dog parade. The bar is at 685 King St. and opens at 4 p.m. 727-0999.

McCrady’s honor

GayOT.com, the internationally known guide to dining, hotels, travel and lifestyle, has published its annual restaurant issue, which includes the highly anticipated Top 40 restaurants in the U.S. list. Jeremiah Langhorne, chef de cuisine at Mccrady’s, has been named one of the Top 5 rising chefs in the United States. Mccrady’s is at 2 Unity alley.

Tax incentive

“Treat yourself on Tax Day” at all crab Shack locations on Sunday and Monday. all entree specials are $10.40. For information and locations, go to www.crab shacks.com.

Brock at conference

Sean Brock, who is known across the country for his commitment to sustainable dining, will be the guest celebrity chef at this year’s Food for Thought conference, to be held april 24-26 in Greenville. Go to www. foodforthoughtconference. com.

Seasonal wine dinner

party with the Old Village post house as they host the Spring Fling Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. april 25. Wine and beverage director patrick emerson has created a new spring wine list that is paired with a four-course menu by chef de cuisine Forrest parker and executive chef Frank Lee. call 388-8935 to reserve a spot. The dinner is $65 plus tax and gratuity. The Old Village post house is at 101 pitt St., Mount pleasant. www.maverick southernkitchens.com

Benefit to help kids

communities in Schools of the charleston area is a napastry chef amanee neir- tionally accredited nonprofit ouz at Tristan has launched dropout prevention agency that surrounds students with her new spring menu. a community of support, Satisfy your sweet tooth empowering them to stay in on Meyer lemon curd with school and achieve in life. berries, chocolate pots de creme, passion fruit pudding ciS serves about 10,200 students and their families in 24 cake and seasonal sorbets. Tristan is at 10 Linguard St. public schools in charleston and Berkeley counties. 534-2155, www.tristan each year, high cotton dining.com restaurant partners with ciS Sanctuary event to raise funds for the proBluegrass at TBonz The world’s iconic vintners gram. This annual event is TBonz Gill and Grill pres- will bring their wines and held on administrative proents Bluegrass music with expertise to the fourth anfessionals’ Day, april 25, to the Bushels (8-11 p.m.) and nual Gourmet & Grapes encourage business leaders $10 Blue plate Specials, as culinary extravaganza ben- to pay tribute to their supwell as drink specials every efiting the hollings cancer port staff while also supportWednesday night at the center at the Medical Uniing a community organizadowntown location. it is at versity of South carolina. tion. Last year, high cotton 80 n. Market St. 577- 2511. The event will be May 4-6 raised $4,200. chef ramon Taimanglo has www.Tbonz.com at The Sanctuary at Kiawah created a three-course menu island Golf resort. The Salute to beer seller for the event. The lunch is weekend kicks off with a The recovery room is the reception and distinctive $25, gratuity not included. no. 2 seller of pBr in the reservations are available multicourse dinner paired country. To celebrate this 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. reservawith wines, featuring row recognition, they are hosting eleven Winery, heitz Wine tions are required and can pBr Week, which started cellars and Trinchero Wine be made by calling 724-3815. high cotton is at 199 east Monday and runs through estates. call the resort at Sunday. Today is Trivia Day 800-576-1570. Bay St.

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JGJ’s French dip a good gamble

By RoB young Special to The Post and Courier

ne of my dining companions called the sandwich the best thing that ever happened to his mouth. Hyperbole? Maybe. But he was being serious. And it is a darn good sandwich: the French dip, courtesy of JgJ’s in north Charleston. Credit goes to chef Kevin Ryan, whom some may well remember from his days over at Palmetto Pub & Brew House on Ashley Phosphate Road in north Charleston. Just how well? Well enough that my buddy, the one with the talent for soundbites, tracked him down and cajoled me into coming along for lunch. Served alongside an ad-

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What: JGJ’s Where: 8780 Rivers Ave., Suite 210, North Charleston hours: Opens at 11 a.m. for lunch daily More inFo: 553-3008 dictive au jus, the roast beef is hand-shaved, dressed in melted provolone cheese and swathed inside a butteredup, golden-brown hoagie roll. yep, every bite is as awesome as it sounds. open since november, the food-billiards-spirits shop fashions a menu chockfull of similar pub classics: wings; burgers on toasted, bakery fresh buns; big, twofisted sandwiches; and blueplate specials ($7.50). Monday offers a hand-

A club sandwich at JGJ’s in North Charleston pattied hamburger steak smothered in grilled onions. There’s grilled or fried boneless pork chops on Tuesday, while country fried steak, roast beef in gravy, and fried fish or fried shrimp fill out the remainder of the week. This is a “bar” bar, mind

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JGJ’s French dip sandwich you. no $10 habanero- or house-infused, muddled or otherwise finished cocktails make up the menu. Instead, you can grab a pack of Marl-

boro Lights or newport Menthols for $7 (smoking is allowed here), and a Jager bomb goes for $6.50 all day. So nothing fancy, unless

you count JgJ’s highfalutin French dip, the sky-high double-decker sandwiches and those griddle-top burgers. And boy, do I ever.

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Mediterranean flavors flourish on James Island

Lemon Grove Grill on James Island

By DeiDre Schipani Special to The Post and Courier

CuIsIne: Mediterranean Category: Neighborhood Favorite he Lemon Grove Grill LoCatIon: 1014 Fort Johnson Road was brought to my at- Phone: 225-6698 tention by one of our hours: Monday-Saturday 5-9 p.m.; closed Sunday readers. his message was Food: 1/2 one of “restaurant SOS,” and servICe:  his concern was customer atMosPhere:  counts. PrICe: $ not long after his email, i Costs: Soups $3.50-$3.75, appetizers $6, salads $4-$8, noticed signage for the Lem- protein add-ons $3-$7, entrees $6-$18, beyti $7.50-$13, on Grove Grill placed on shish kebabs $7-$13, burgers $7-$8. ashley phosphate road. an WheeLChaIr aCCessIbLe: Yes “awareness” program was in bar: Beer, wine, sangria the making for this James ParkIng: Lot island restaurant. other: Outdoor patio, Wednesday “Sangria Night” $1. The Lemon Grove Grill is Carryout. lemongrovegrill.com, lemongrovegrill@yahoo. at the former location of Fort com, Facebook. Johnson cafe and coffee. it is in the neighborhood of in the flavors of these mezze. the time of our visit. This is James island charter high Soups are the kitchen’s a tasty dish served with your School and certainly should strong suit. a puree of red choice of a garlic-dill sauce see a fair share of traffic lentil ($3.75) was boldly or garlic-thyme tomato between the neighborhood sauce. Order both and mix proper and its position on a seasoned, garnished with a few flat leaf parsley leaves to your taste. route to Folly Beach. and a wedge of lemon and The kitchen grinds all of its The interior is spare and was quite good. a chilled own meats for the lamb ($8) short on atmosphere. The cucumber soup ($3.50) cap- and beef ($7) burgers and ceiling fan says “tropical,” tures the flavors of tzatziki, uses custom spice blends for island prints and a sailboat the yogurt and cucumber the Mediterranean dishes make a nautical claim and a Mediterranean harbor scene accompaniment to many gy- such as the beyti. ros and Greek grilled foods. a small lamb shish kebab is the only indication of the a whole artichoke ($6) ($9) was a generous portion culinary roots of the restauis offered as an appetizer. of lamb chunks on skewers rant. Salmon-colored walls with tomatoes, peppers, zucand a long run of banquettes it is char-grilled, split and chini and onions. The lamb covered in a muted red faux- served with your choice of was undercooked, but the leather fabric do nothing to dipping sauces, tarragon or melted butter. Grilling also cubes were thick. There was invigorate the space with a little reason for the kitchen sense of the Mediterranean. is the method used to cook to be rushed, yet the cooking Traffic was slim at the time a portobello mushroom seemed distracted. From the cap ($6) filled with spinach of our visit. That worked in the favor of our server, who and topped with mozzarella burned bread to the undercheese and plated over a red cooked lamb, the grill was was learning the menu and tomato sauce. Think of it as a not receiving the attention made frequent trips to the the dishes required. vegetable pizza. kitchen to answer diners’ We were hoping that lemon The entree menu is balquestions, including ours. would be featured some way Lemon Grove Grill has em- anced with seafood, meat and poultry, as well as three in the desserts. not so. Just a braced the “local” mantra new york-style cheesecake pasta dishes that can be orand purchases ingredients that we passed on. dered in two portion sizes. from crosby’s Seafood and There is potential here The shrimp are local, and Limehouse produce and at the Lemon Grove Grill. grilling is the predominant sources its beef and lamb from an organic provider in cooking method for the lamb From homemade yogurt to the signature beyti skewers ($18), steak ($18), chicken north carolina. it is comand salads dressed with lemmitted to seasonal cooking. ($12) and shrimp ($9, $15). The signature dish at Lem- on and olive oil, the healthy The kitchen quickly disMediterranean diet is empenses a loaf of bread; sadly on Grove Grill is “beyti.” This dish is Turkish in origin braced by a menu of simple burned on its bottom. The preparations. The obligation and is composed of finely bread was in stark contrast chopped bits of meat formed is on the kitchen to mind the to the tender, warm, fluffy store. into long “fingers” that are pita triangles served with a The property could use a trio of dips ($6): char-grilled shaped onto a skewer and little TLc, but with owngrilled. The skewers are eggplant puree, hummus placed on warmed pita bread ers committed to local and and spiced pepper and toserved with grilled tomatoes, seasonal, they can groom it mato sauce. The hummus peppers and pilaf. The listed to success and the Lemon was a bit on the thin side, but freshness was apparent “lentil pilaf” was couscous at Grove Grill will prosper.

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MYCHARLESTONWEEKEND Spring Soiree: Shaggin’ on the Water This annual fundraiser put on by the Charleston Junior Women’s Club will feature live music from Brotherman, shag lessons, barbecue, beer and wine, cornhole and a silent auction. Tickets to the Saturday event are $30 and include food and beverage. Proceeds benefit My Sister’s House. Held 7-11 p.m. at Gold Bug Island Hall, 1560 Ben Sawyer Blvd., call 860-4288 or go to www.cjwc.org for more info.

South Carolina Hit Parade

On Friday, The Hippodrome, 360 Concord St., will host a singer/songwriter night in partnership with Awendaw Green and the C of C school-led record label 1770 Records. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 and is sure to impress with a lineup that includes Tyler Boone, Jordan Igoe and Will Hastings along with at least 10 more. Tickets are $10, $7 for students. Don’t forget to bring canned goods, as it is a food drive! For details, check out www.charlestonhippodrome.com.

At 7-11 tonight in Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St., the Charleston Jazz Orchestra Chamber Ensemble will make its debut. This nine-piece big band will pay tribute to the late producer (and Charleston Scene writer) Jack McCray by playing a lineup that includes music composed, arranged and made famous by South Carolina musicians. Admission is $100 and includes a Garden Cocktail Hour, beer and wine, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. If you’re feeling fancy, go for one of the VIP options ($150$500), which also includes premium bar access, a bottle of wine or champagne and dessert. Call 641-0011 or go to theJAC.org for more info.

Benefit for Veronica

Laffey homecoming “The Ship That Would Not Die” will be celebrated with a series of events FridaySunday as it returns to Patriots Point. Friday will boast a free (parking is $5) Celebrate the Heroes party, complete with live music and dancing on the pier. Food and beverage will be available for purchase. Saturday will bring an opportunity to meet some of the men who served aboard the Laffey; they’ll share their stories and give ship tours. This event is free with admission to Patriots Point (parking is $5). On Sunday, commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Laffey’s survival of a Kamikaze attack. A Marine Corps Band will perform. Admission is free 12:30-2 p.m. (parking is $5). Check out www.patriotspoint.org for details.

Benefit for the Lowcountry Food Bank

Plantasia

This event is all about plants. Put on by the Charleston Horticultural Society, this is the group’s premier plant sale, offering a range of greenery that will leave you wondering where to start. Held in Wragg Square across from the Embassy Suites on Meeting Street, this event runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday. If you’re looking to get a jump-start on your plant purchases, consider attending Fete, the Preview Party, 6-8 tonight. Refreshments and live entertainment will be available as you tiptoe through the tulips. Tickets to Fete are $50. Check out www.charlestonhorticulturalsociety.org for details.

From 3:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Bowen’s Island off Folly Road will be hosting an oyster roast and live music to benefit the Capabionco family in their adoption case. Featuring an assortment of food and drink vendors, along with oysters and barbecue, you’re sure to walk away full. In addition to the food, entertainment will be provided by Smoky Weiner and the Hot Links, Hank Marley, The Stilletos, special guest David Ezell and more; there also will be face-painting. Tickets are $10. Go to www.saveveronica.org.

Lowcountry Wingapalooza More than a dozen area restaurants will compete for the title “Best Wings” in a benefit for Eagle Harbor Ranch. On Wednesday, dig into some hot wings and cold beers as this second annual event gets under way at 5 p.m. at the Gaillard Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St. The band The 3 Dudes will perform, and what would a wingapalooza be without a wing-eating contest? Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Check out www.lowcountrywingapalooza.com.

Spoleto SCENE Kickoff Party Get a head start on all things Spoleto with this Wednesday night party at Spoleto Festival USA’s garden, 14 George St. Featuring sip signature spirits and wine and some tasty nibbles, find out what’s in store for the 36th festival. The event will be 6:30-8:30 p.m. For tickets, which are $20, call 579-3100.

‘The Hooping Life’ Hosted by HomeSpun Hoops and the Charleston International Film Festival, this feature-length documentary is all about, you guessed it, hula-hooping. In addition to the film, which begins at 8:30 tonight at Cinebarre, 963 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, a “hoop jam” will be at 6:30 p.m. and hooping performances and a fire show will follow. Check out www.thehoopinglife.com and www. homespunhoops.com.

RiverDogs Golf Tournament Wild Dunes Resort will be taken over Tuesday by the Fiesta de RiverDogs themed tournament, something Director of Fun Bill Murray allegedly won’t miss. From chile pepper eating contests to flip cup and doing “the worm,” this tourney is all about having fun. Prizes will be awarded for an array of categories. $500 for a four-person team, and $150 gets an individual in on the action. Call 723-7241 or go to www.rileyparkevents.com for details.

‘In the Company of Horses’ Serving as a fundraiser for Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding, 2669 Hamilton Road, Johns Island, this event is all about the fun. At 4-7 p.m. Sunday, enjoy live music from The South Carolina Broadcasters, food and drink from Crave Catering, Palmetto Brewing Company, Red Drum Restaurant and the Ben Arnold Beverage Co. A live and silent auction will feature plane tickets, Disney World passes and much more. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the gate; kids 10-17 get in for $10. Call 559-6040 or email admin@ catrfarms.org for more.

Kiawah Island Art, House Tour On Friday, five Kiawah Island homes will be open to the public for touring in a benefit for the Gibbes Museum of Art. From 1-5 p.m., tour within the gated community. Tickets are $55 and include light refreshments. Check out www.gibbes etc.org for details.

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Destiny Inmon, 6, flops face first into a pool of grits during the Rolling in the Grits competition at the 2007 World Grits Festival in St. George.

the World Grits Festival Southern food tradition continues in St. George

By Stratton Lawrence Special to The Post and Courier

speaking from a time and place when ground corn was still a daily staple on plates across the South. hen Mississippi bluesman The residents of St. George couldn’t Little Milton famously sang agree more. “Grits ain’t Groceries” in 1969, he used the phrase not as a real A little history Back in 1985, a grocery broker statement, but as a metaphor to sugcommented to the local Piggly wiggest something preposterous. “If I don’t love you baby, then grits gly manager that the orders placed for grits seemed abnormally high for ain’t groceries,” wailed Milton,

a town of 2,000 inhabitants. a bit of unofficial research confirmed that the residents of St. George indeed consumed more grits per capita than any other place in the world. Thus appointed, the word gritseating champions founded the world Grits Festival, a celebration that now swells the weekend Please see Grits, Page e21

if you go What: world Grits festival When: fridaysunday Where: st. George Price: free For more inFo: www. worldgrits festival.com

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population of the tiny town to 45,000. This weekend marks the festival’s 27th year, a point of pride for the locals who prepare for their annual influx of visitors all year long. “People in this town eat a lot of grits,” confirmed Faye Utsey, the event’s publicist. “I cooked some up this morning for myself.” Over the past quartercentury, the festival has expanded into the world’s grandest excuse to pig out on ground corn. Vendors sell grits-based creations up and down the street, some drawing from the inspiration of previous years’ winning grits recipes. The list includes Gooey Butter Grits Cheese Cake and Savory Grits Pie. Recipes are posted on the festival website. Carnival rides are in full swing, local art is on display and the Grits Queen rides down the street in full regalia during Saturday’s parade.

‘Eat grits!’

Also Saturday, there’s a 5K race, followed by line dancing and contests for corn shelling, hula hooping and, of course, grits eating. Charleston-based musician Cory Jarrett, a St. George native, recalls his junior high-era experience in that competition. “All of the contestants were served an enormous bowl of grits and a huge cup of water. As the judge enthusiastically said, ‘On your mark, get set, eat grits!’ everybody grabbed their spoon and began shoveling grits into their mouth at top speed,” Jarrett recollects. “That is, everybody except for the guy sitting next to me with his arm crossed and wearing a confident smirk. With under a minute left to go, he calmly grabbed his cup full of water and poured it into his grits to create a soupy consistency. He then raised the bowl and chugged the entire thing in four seconds flat, slamming his empty bowl down and releasing a deafening, victorious belch. I looked down at my shirt, covered in

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In addition to all the silly fun, the World Grits Festival also serves a community purpose. Proceeds raised by the festival benefit a scholarship fund that sends six St. George area high school students to college each year. The Grits Queen beauty pageant, held in March, raises money for six more scholarships. Grits Fest publicist Utsey said it’s a favorite weekend of the year, bringing together the community behind a common celebration. She looks forward to the “oldtime grits meals,” including fried chicken and grits with tomato gravy, as well as just seeing families come out and enjoy themselves in the streets. “It’s just good oldfashioned fun, from the wheel barrow race to the corn toss,” Utsey said. “There’s just a lot of fun things for the average person to come out and do.” This year, the festival File/staFF is putting added emphasis on the live music schedthe 29 pounds of grits clinging to laura Grimsley were good for a third place finish in 2008. ule, with free concerts in to mix them up, depending the street 6-10 p.m. Friday on the temperature of the and Saturday, and 1-4 p.m. day,” said Roger Gaither, Sunday. who coordinates the fesNorth Charleston’s Coasttival’s sponsorship with Runner Band plays the first Quaker. night, along with NU Atti“The record is 46 pounds, tude out of Bonneau. but that year is was very cold On Saturday, the Rick and we had mixed the grits Strickland Band plays just early, so by the time the roll before Charleston regulars came around, you could the Jefferson Coker Band. stand a paddle up in them.” Sugarloaf Mountain Boys The kids’ grits rolling of Cayce close out the festicontests occur Saturday, val Sunday. with the adults diving in With such a grand affair at 1 p.m. Sunday. There are surrounding a staple food no set restrictions on how a adored across the South, can person can attach the grits St. George still lay claim to to himself, including stuffits title as world grits eating ing sweatpants and oversize champions? shirts. “There are some towns “You absolutely do have to in Georgia that claim they bring a change of clothes,” eat more grits, but I don’t laughs Gaither. “After they know if anybody’s done any get out, we hose them off. research on that,” Utsey said. Gaither, who also emcees File/staFF People get pretty gnarly in the grits.” the grits rolling contest, said Thousands of grit-goers crowd the streets at the World Grits Festival. St. George’s claim remains ‘Old-fashioned fun’ undisputed by Quaker, who grits, and decided it was my appetizing, there’s also the Although he couldn’t offer allocates a sizeable budget after their roll, a cash prize first and last attempt at com- ever-popular Rolling in the an exact figure, Gaither said for the festival each year. goes to the contestant who petitive grits eating.” that the amount of grits used “They never blink or bat an Grits contest. accumulates the most grits throughout the weekend for eye (about the annual donaParticipants dive into an on their body. Rolling in the Grits tion),” Gaither said. “It’s crafood and events measures inflatable 10-foot-by-5-foot “We put about 24 cases of If speed-shoveling grits in- pool filled 2-feet deep with zy. It’s a lot of grits. People in the tons, all donated by grits in there, and it takes to your mouth doesn’t sound grits. Weighed before and really like to eat ’em.” the better part of two hours Quaker.

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By Matthew GodeBy Special to The Post and Courier

Drive-By Truckers

when 8-year-old Patterson hood began rummaging through his father’s record collection and writing his own music based on what he heard, he quite unknowingly set off on a journey. david hood, Patterson’s father, was a bass player, producer (The Rolling Stones, willie Nelson, Cher) and founder of the Muscle Shoals Sound Studio in alabama. For the younger Patterson, his father’s job meant that he was put in the middle of several envious childhood experiences. of course, Patterson was unaware of the magnitude of such a thing then; he just liked what he heard and began writing his own songs as a result. once in his teens, he started a punk band, and then another, and another one after that. Then in 1996, hood and longtime friend Mike Cooley found themselves in their 30s and without much to show for their decades of musical dedication. The two set out to make amends with their alabama past and embrace their country roots, but not without a stipulation of their own before the metaphorical handshake: The grittiness would have to stay. after nine studio albums, two live albums, two special releases and 16 years of trudging around the country, the drive-By truckers remains one of the most respected and emulated alt/ country bands around today. The drive-By truckers will perform Saturday at the Music Farm, 32 ann St. tickets are $20 in advance, $23 the day of the show and are available online at www.etix. com or at the Music Farm box office. doors open at 8 p.m. Go to www.music farm.com or call 577-6989.

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culture. Leading the music of the grunge era were bands such as Mudhoney, The Melvins and Nirvana. Their punk and indie-inspired music and apathetic fashion sense became idols to bored and angry teens around the world. all bands that slightly resembled the look and sound of these developing icons were instantly categorized as “grunge.” entangled in the characterization were bands such as Pearl Jam, Collective Soul and a lesser-known group of four friends, Candlebox. By 1995, Candlebox’s selftitled debut, propelled by the singles “Change,” “you” and “Far Behind,” had sold 4 million copies, and its sophomore effort, “Lucy,” sat at No. 11 on the Billboard top 200. The band’s quick success and Seattle origins drew a backlash of criticism from diehard grunge fans, however, leaving the band in a haze of controversy. after releasing “happy Pills” in 1998, Candlebox called it quits and backed away from the spotlight. It wasn’t too long, however, before the itch to play again eventually prevailed, and original members Peter Klett, Kevin Martin, Bardi Candlebox Martin and Scott Mercado In 1991, the once sleepy reunited in 2006. Martin has arts and music community since left the group. of Seattle was at the forefront Candlebox’s 2008 release, of a cultural revolution of “Into the Sun,” topped out global proportions. Grunge at No. 32 on the Billboard had taken hold of popular top 200, and its latest effort,

“Love Stories and other Musings,” was released earlier this month. Candlebox will perform tuesday at the Music Farm, 32 ann St., with Iamdynamite and acidic. tickets are $18 in advance, $20 the day of the show and are available at www.etix.com or the Music Farm box office. doors open at 8 p.m. Go to www.musicfarm.com or call 577-6989.

Tumbledown House

It’s a throwback; a wafting ghost from an elegant past even. But, of course, that has been said in one way or another about the nostalgic, Montana-based duo tumbledown house. The idea of being modern by being retro is not new. we learn from the past; we make sense of it, take the bits we like and leave the rest behind. The difficult part is in knowing which parts to take and which parts to leave. tumbledown house seems to understand that dilemma and treads lightly through music history. The duo pairs cabaret-jazz with that certain image of steamy sultriness from a 1920s speakeasy, thanks in large part to vocalist Gillian howe. tumbledown house will perform tuesday at The windjammer, 1008 ocean Blvd., with The will Lewis Band. tickets are $7 at the door. doors open at 9 p.m. Go to www.the-windjammer. com or call 886-8596.

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The South Carolina Broadcasters Can You Hear Me now/FlaMing HearT

After attending last weekend’s successful first edition of the Charleston Bluegrass Festival, I have to say that the number of great Americana and bluegrass groups around the region is truly impressive. One of the more memorable acts that played Friday night, The South Carolina Broadcasters, just released a new CD, “Can You Hear Me Now,” which does a great job of capturing the old-timey sound of the act’s live show. The trio has a sound that would have been right at home in the film “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” The music on “Can You Hear Me Now” features plenty of fiddle, banjo and guitar goodness, but it is the group’s vocals that really make the listener sit up and take notice. The harmonizing by Ivy Sheppard and Grace Kennedy on tracks such as “Can’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore” and “Fall on My Knees” is exquisitely antique, and sounds like it should be playing from an old 78 rpm phonograph record instead of a CD. Add the vocals of David Sheppard on songs such as “Home to Stay” and the title track, and it is easy to hear why this trio has won awards for its music. If good old-fashioned down-home music is what you seek, The South Carolina Broadcasters deliver a bushel full.

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Yates Dew

The Ting Tings

It’s always great when an artist can follow his or her own muse and make music that comes from the heart. The results are almost always more interesting and listenable than someone who tries to capitalize on whatever happens to be the current sound out there. Local singer-songwriter Yates Dew definitely falls into the category of muse follower. His 2006 CD, “The Day. The Dog. The Girl.,” was a pleasant enough mellow rock effort, but Dew really spreads his creative wings on his latest album. “Exhale Through Your Feet” is positive without being preachy, mellow without being wimpy and beautiful without being sappy. Dew’s voice has strengthened since his last CD, as has his songwriting. On the leadoff track, “Put It Off,” Dew sings, “I never liked the Rolling Stones.” From just about anyone else that line would seem contrived, but here it really works. Other tracks, such as the country-tinged “Hartwell” and the ultra-catchy “Shoes,” are tailormade for radio airplay. Dew plays most of the instruments on the album, but also enlists the help of Mimi Bell and Shannon Whitworth on two tracks apiece. If Dew used the six years between albums to pull the perfect songs from the ether, then mission accomplished. Here’s hoping it doesn’t take another half-decade and change before we hear the next step in his musical journey.

I love it when looks can be deceiving in music. It happens far less often than one would expect. In these days of post-MTV social networking, a band’s look is as important as its sound, sometimes even more important. That’s why I was so blown away by “We Started Nothing,” the 2008 release by The Ting Tings. Looking at a picture of Katie White and Jules de Martino, the duo who make up The Ting Tings, one might think they were some sort of indie White Stripes wannabes. Happily, that wasn’t the case, and with songs such as “That’s Not My Name” that capitalized on an ’80s retro sound, The Ting Tings sounded like anything but what they looked like. On the duo’s follow-up effort, “Sounds From Nowheresville,” the tracks are no less catchy, but the tunes are a bit rougher around the edges. “Silence,” the leadoff song, sounds a bit like The Eurythmics meets The Thompson Twins, while “Hang It Up” sounds like Debbie Harry singing the hit, “Rapture,” while backed by Jane’s Addiction. “Give It Back” is a guitardriven powerhouse, while “Guggenheim” features what might be the most unusually catchy chorus of the year (“This time I’m gonna get it right, I’m gonna paint my face like the Guggenheim”). While “Sounds From Nowheresville” is far from perfect, it is a worthy followup to The Ting Tings’ awesome debut. All of the overhyped noise rock bands out there might do well to take a lesson from The Ting Tings, but then again, since those acts rely on looks as much as supposed talent, doing so probably would be an exercise in futility.

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Jail Break III, art, plays pack week’s offerings may be purchased at www. entropyarts.com. The Old City Jail is at 21 Magazine St.

‘Art On Wheels’

Local photographer Ben Gately Williams is about to impart on a 6,000-mile cross-country bicycle adventure called Brunswick to Baja with friend and bike rider Jason Neuman beginpring is in full swing, ning in May. and we’re all as busy as Williams and art dealer Sebees. Here’s this week’s an Ferneau have teamed up packed lineup: to create “Art on Wheels,” an art show of works from Jail Break III dozens of local artists 6-8:30 Music, visual arts, perp.m. Friday at the City Galforming arts, vendors, food, lery at Waterfront Park. Art beverages — all kinds of on Wheels benefits both awesomeness is happening Brunswick to Baja and SideSaturday at the Old City Jail Walk Chalk. at Jail Break III. “ ‘Art on Wheels’ is a sendCreator Andrew Walker of off party and silent art aucEntropy Arts is excited for tion for Brunswick to Baja,” this third installment of a Ferneau said. festival that highlights all loThere will be live music by cal artists and artisans. Aesthetic and beverages pro“Artists of every medium vided by Social Restaurant are taking over the Old City & Wine Bar and Holy City Jail to transform this space Brewing. Bidding begins at 7 of captivity into the crux of p.m. Tickets to the event are creativity,” Walker said. $10 at the door, and children The band Slow Runner will are admitted free. 557-3198, be joined by French Camp www.brunswicktobaja.com, with Owen Beverly, Old You, www.sidewalkchalk.org The Fireworks Show with Photo club exhibit Danielle Howle and more. Photographic artwork Members of the Kiawah submitted by members of Island Photography Club the community will fill a have recently produced a room of the jailhouse in this video and book titled “Johns festival that brings arts to Island: A Moment in Time.” the people and people to the “The video, which depicts arts, Walker said. Johns Island as it is today Artwork will be on sale by while reflecting its rich hislocal artists and vendors. tory, is the result of a yearFood trucks will be on-site, long project undertaken by and alcohol will be available club members,” said Rachel for purchase. Craig of Rick Rhodes PhoThere also will be dance tography. The documentary performances by the includes 200 of the 1,600 Charleston Dance Alliance: photos of Johns Island that Annex Dance Company; were taken by club members. Julianna Hane of Revolve See an exhibit of the photoAerial Dance; DanceFX graphs, as well as the video Charleston, featuring The and book 6-8 p.m. Friday Charleston Dance Project; at the opening reception at Slow Jamz Hip Hop Crew; Rick Rhodes Photography, The Modern Day Pin-Ups; 1842 Belgrade Ave., West and more. Ashley. 766-7425, www.rickJail Break III will take place rhodesphotography.com 4-11 p.m. Saturday. Tickets Art & Fine Craft Co-Op are $15 in advance and $20 Join the city of North the day of; $15 with a student ID. Advanced tickets Charleston’s Cultural Arts

beneath.” “God of Carnage” opens Friday and plays for four weekends. Tickets are $27, $25 for seniors and $20 for students. The production is appropriate for ages 13 and up. 856-1579, www.villageplayhouse.com

‘Greater Tuna’

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The Old City Jail will be the scene of a jail break this weekend. Department for its annual Spring Art and Fine Craft Co-Op Gallery and Sale every Friday and Saturday until the end of May. “This annual pop-up gallery and temporary artist cooperative is dedicated to presenting works by many Lowcountry artists,” said Ann Simpson of the city’s cultural arts department. Expect to see original oils, watercolors, mixed media, photography, fused glass, prints, note cards and more. Participating artist include Dorothy Allston Rogers, Sherri Bardsley, James Black, Jack Devlin, Kate Fortney, Jeffrey Hair, Michael Kaynard, Muriel Lanciault, Keller Lee, Karol-Ann Skelly, Francina Smalls-Joyner, Denise Spates and Vordai. The Meeting Place is at 1077 E. Montague Ave. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 7405854, www.northcharleston. org

82½ Society St., home of Threshold Theatre. Catch the shows at 8 tonight through Saturday. Tickets are $18 for adults, $12 for students with IDs. Call 793-1972 or purchase online at www.whatif productions.org.

‘God of Carnage’

The Village Playhouse is closing its doors after 11 years in its Coleman Boulevard location. The South Carolina premiere of “God of Carnage” will be the final show at that location, taking place through May 5. Alan Raleigh (Josh Wilhoit) and his wife, Annette (Keely Enright), visit the Brooklyn, N.Y., apartment of Michael and Veronica Novak (David Reinwald and Cristy Landis) for what all believe will be a civil discussion about how best to deal with a playground fight between their two sons. “The play deals with the notion that civilization is an ‘Five Lesbians’ illusion, a facade, and sitting I was lucky enough to see right behind that facade is a rehearsal of “Five Lesbians the real face of humanity, a Eating a Quiche” recently, savage face,” Enright said. and I must say my cheeks “I loved this play because it hurt from laughing so hard. looks behind the civil face Kyle Barnette of What If? we portray to the outside Productions has done a great world. I think Charleston job of casting and directing audiences will be fascinated. the East Coast premiere of Charlestonians are known this show. for their politeness. Aren’t With lots of audience par- we always winning ‘most ticipation, this is definitely hospitable’ and ‘nicest city to one not to miss. visit’? I love the idea of peel“Five Lesbians Eating a ing back the polite veneer Quiche” will take place at and examining what lies

Check out this hilarious comedy about Texas’ third smallest town, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The most interesting part is that the entire town’s cast of characters will be portrayed by only two performers, “making this satire on life in rural America even more delightful as they depict ... men, women, children and animals,” said Sheri Grace Wenger of Midtown Producations. “ ‘Greater Tuna’ is at once an affectionate comment on small-town, Southern life and attitudes, and also a withering satire of the same. As you’ll see, there’s never a dull moment in Tuna,” Grace Wenger said. The show will run at 8 p.m. today-Saturday and April 19-21 and 3 p.m. Sunday at the Charleston Acting Studio, 915 Folly Road, James Island. Tickets are $20 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students. 5571163, www.midtownproductions.org

Upcoming events

The Charleston Dance Project in “Ebb and Flow.” The Charleston Dance Project is making its professional debut April 21 at the Sottile Theatre with Dancefx’s “Ebb and Flow” event. Stephanie Bussell of Dancefx describes the event as an “enchanting portrayal of life’s natural balance through human movement and dance.” “Inspired by the sound and movement of the ocean waves ever-present in Charleston, the concept will provide both an intellectual and emotional experience for any audience,”

Bussell said. “With 18 local performances last season, The Charleston Dance Project has proven to be a recognized and soughtafter dance company in the Charleston area.” Musical guest Entropy Ensemble will be involved, and Revolve Aerial Dance will make a special appearance. Tickets are $18-$35 and are available at www. dancefxcharleston.com or at the door at the Sottile, 66 George St. The show is at 8 p.m. There also will be a VIP champagne reception immediately following the show with entertainment by What If? Productions. 6374722, www.dancefxcharleston.com The Gibbes Museum of Art takes it to the street. A raging success for the past two years, the Gibbes’ Street Party will happen again 8-10:30 p.m. April 19 on Meeting Street between Cumberland and Queen streets. Communications director Marla Loftus says that the “Gibbes on the Street: Renovation Celebration” will celebrate the museum’s renovation plans. Patrons are invited to enjoy an evening of food, fun and music in the middle of Meeting Street. Food and refreshments will be provided by Caviar & Bananas, Charleston Grill, Circa 1886, Cypress, FIG, Hank’s, The Macintosh, McCrady’s, Next Door, Roots Ice Cream, Slightly North of Broad, Trattoria Lucca, Wild Olive and WildFlour Pastry. An open bar will feature Ciroc ultra premium vodka and wines by The Rutherford Ranch Winery. Tickets are $100 for museum members, $135 for nonmembers. Tickets can be purchased online at www. gibbesmuseum.org/events or by calling 722-2706, ext. 22. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and all ticket holders must be at least 21. The event will be held rain or shine.

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Today

‘Robert Smalls’

What: The Charleston Museum hosts the traveling exhibit “The Life and Times of Congressman Robert Smalls.” The exhibit will be in place on the 150th anniversary of Smalls’ commandeering of the C.S.S. Planter in which he sailed the vessel, with his family and several others aboard, past five Confederate batteries and out to the Union blockading fleet. When: On view through June 19 Where: Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. Price: Museum admission varies More info: 722-2996 or www. charlestonmuseum.org/exhibitsupcoming

‘Inspirations’

What: “Inspirations: Photographs of the Lowcountry” by Lyn Calahorrano, on loan from the S.C. State Museum Traveling Exhibition Program, features places and faces of South Caro-

lina’s Lowcountry through the lens of photographer Lyn Calahorrano. When: On view 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through April 30 Where: North Charleston City Gallery, 5001 Coliseum Drive Price: Free admission/free parking More info: 740-5854 or http://bit. ly/culturalarts

‘Jill Hooper’

What: This exhibition features recent work by Charleston artist Jill Hooper, a classically trained realist painter whose extraordinary portraits have earned international recognition. When: 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays in April; 1 p.m. Sundays in April Where: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. Price: Museum admission is $9 for adults; $7 for seniors, students and military; $5 for children 6 -12; free for members and children under 6 More info: 722-2706 or www. gibbesmuseum.org/explore

‘Houdini Vs. Doyle’

What: The Karpeles Manuscript Museum is hosting a new exhibit during the first trimester of the year. The exhibit will run through April. It consists of two dozen items that focus on the relationship between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the famous magician Harry Houdini. When: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through April 27 (closed Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays) Where: Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 68 Spring St. Price: Free More info: 853-4651

Houses and gardens

What: The 65th annual spring Festival of Houses and Gardens offers visitors the rare opportunity to venture inside nearly 150 of Charleston’s grandest private houses and gardens in the city’s renowned historic district during blooming season. Daily tours, musical concerts, luncheon lectures

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The deadline for items is Friday at 5 p.m. the week before the event or concert takes place. Items should be submitted online at events.postandcourier.com. Items submitted after the deadline will not be printed. For more information, call 937-5582.

Today Ann Caldwell With Loosefitt

What: Classics performed by the local legend of jazz and blues vocals. When: 6-10 p.m. Where: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. Price: Free

Larry Ford And Co.

What: Piano and saxophone. When: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Where: Halls Chophouse, 434 King St.

Port Authority Band

What: The band will perform their “Timeless Top 40s” show. When: 8 p.m. Where: Plan B, 3025 Ashley Town

Center Drive Price: $5 More info: 845-222-7223 or www.portauthoritybandsc.com

Steve Carroll and the Bograts

What: Irish sing-alongs and pub songs. When: 8:30 p.m. Where: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St. Price: Free

Soul Fish

What: The band will perform immediately following Team Trivia. When: 7 p.m. Trivia, 9 p.m. Band Where: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road Price: No cover charge and drink specials.

Friday Graham Whorley

What: Rock and funk guitar. When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale, 410 W. Coleman Blvd.

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and wine tastings are among the events. All proceeds benefit HCF’s preservation and education efforts.

When: April 9-16, 6-9 p.m. April 17, 2-5 p.m. April 18 and 19, 69 p.m. April 20, 2-5 p.m. April 21 Where: Historic Charleston Foundation, 40 East Bay St. Price: $45 per tour ticket, other events varied prices More info: 722-3405 or www. HistoricCharleston.org/Festival

Film festival

What: Presented by Charliewood Pictures, the fifth annual Charleston International Film Festival will be showcasing at the Sottile Theater and Cinebarre. Some of the highlights include the mayoral opening reception on George Street before the screening on Sundance winner “Robot and Frank,” outdoor screening at Cinebarre, Music Farm wrap party with the Drive-By Truckers, Awards Gala and more. When: 3 p.m.-midnight April 12; 3 p.m.-midnight April 13; 10 a.m.11:59 p.m. April 14; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. April 15 Where: Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. Price: $5-$99 More info: 817-1617 or www. CharlestonIFF.com

Party 4 A Purpose

What: Party 4 a Purpose benefits Parents Anonymous of South Carolina, Inc. A $5 donation at the door will get you a ticket for a free Cruzan Rum drink and a discounted menu that has half-priced appetizers, wraps and burgers. When: 6-9 p.m. April 12 Where: Mad River Bar & Grille, 32 N. Market St. Price: $5 More info: 747-0480 or www. paofsc.org

JAC Week

What: The S.C. Hit Parade featuring CJO Chamber Ensemble. Reserved table seating limited to 100 seats only. When: 7-11 p.m. April 12 Where: Memminger Auditorium, 56 Beaufain St. Price: $100-$500 More info: 641-0011 or http:// jazzartistsofcharleston.org/event/ jac-week-sc-hit-parade-feat-cjochamber-ensemble

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Sound Of Charleston

What: Experience music of Charleston’s past, from gospel to Gershwin, Civil War and light classics. When: 7 p.m. April 12; 7 p.m. April 19; 7 p.m. April 26; 7 p.m. April 28 Where: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. Price: Adults $28, seniors $25, students $16, children 12 and under free More info: 270-4903 or www. soundofcharleston.com

‘Catholic School Girls’

What: Presented by the Crabpot Players, this satire of Catholic school life in the 1960s uses four actresses to play the nuns and the first through eighth grade girls at St. George’s School in Yonkers. When: 7:30 p.m. April 12-14, 19-21, 26-28 Where: Pure Theatre, 477 King St. Price: $15 (students and seniors), $18 (general admission) More info: 410-8886 or www. crabpotplayers.com

‘Greater Tuna’

What: Midtown/Sheri Grace Productions presents this two-man comedic satire about Texas’ third smallest town, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. When: 8 p.m. April 12-14, 19-21; 3 p.m. April 15 Where: Charleston Acting Studio, 915 Folly Rd. Price: $20 Adults, $18 Seniors, $15 Students More info: 795-2223 or www. midtownproductions.org

Friday Art & Fine Craft Co-op

What: View a collection of works by this local artist cooperative. A wide range of pieces including paintings, prints, sculpture, fine crafts, jewelry, fiber art and more will be available for sale. When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 26. A free reception will be hosted by the artists 5-8 p.m. May 9. Where: The Meeting Place, 1077 E. Montague Ave. Price: Free admission/free parking More info: 740-5854 or http:// bit.ly/culturalarts

Spring Concert Series What: Put a spring in your step

with three family-friendly concerts during The Spring Concert Series at Freshfields Village. Head out to the Village Green to enjoy the sounds of Motown, rock and roll, classic rock, Southern beach music, ’60s, ’70s, blues and more. Food and beverage will be available for purchase, and guests are encouraged to bring beach chairs or blankets. When: 6-9 p.m. April 13 Where: Freshfields Village, 130 Gardeners Circle Price: Free More info: 768-6491 or http:// freshfieldsvillage.com/events/ view/spring-concert-series

Hot Jazz Swing

What: Instructor Stephen Duane teaches an intermediate and beginner swing dance lesson, followed by a dance party. When: Intermediate lesson, 7:15 p.m.; beginner lesson, 8 p.m.; dance party, 8:45 p.m. Where: Spirit Moves Studio, 445 Savannah Highway Price: $10 More info: 557-7690 or http:// roaringtwentieshotjazzdanceclub. com

‘God of Carnage’

What: The South Carolina premiere of the hit Broadway comedy “God of Carnage” at the Village Playhouse will be held April 13-May 5. An award-winning powerhouse that smashed all box office records in New York, “God of Carnage” is the story of two married couples who meet to sort out a playground fight between their two sons. At first niceties are observed but as the evening progresses and the rum flows,the gloves come off and the night become a side-splitting free for all. When: 8 p.m. April 13-14, April 19-21, April 27-28, May 3-5; 5 p.m. April 22, 29 Where: The Village Playhouse, 730 Coleman Blvd. Price: $27 for adults, $25 for seniors $20 for students More info: 856-1579 or www. villageplayhouse.com

Saturday CSO Pops

What: A fun-filled night with the movie music of John Williams, featuring popular music from “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones,” “Harry Potter” and more. Morihiko Nakahara will conduct.

When: 7:30 p.m April 14 Where: Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 77 Calhoun St. Price: $25-$65, $10 for students More info: 723-7528 or www. charlestonsymphony.org

Palmetto Vocal Project

What: The Palmetto Vocal Project presents its Spring Show and A Cappella Gathering. Guest artists include Vigilantes, 2011 Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest Silver Medalists, the College of Charleston Chucktown Trippintones, the Southern Harmony Chorus women’s ensemble, the Charleston Barbershop Chorus, the Vintage Four Quartet and many more. When: 8 p.m. April 14 Where: Wando Performing Arts Center, Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant Price: $15 in advance, $20 at the door More info: 646-303-7920 or www.palmettovocalproject.com

‘Stone Age Recreation’

What: A world premiere musical comedy, composed by the College of Charleston’s Craig Budde and presented as a workshop production for the very first time with one of Washington, D.C.’s best young theatre troupes: the Apron Theatre Co. C of C musicians play along with a tribe of cavemen as they conquer the beast, find love and struggle to keep from becoming their own worst predator. Experience these new musical numbers, then stay after to meet the writers and the cast. When: 8 p.m. April 14 Where: Physician’s AuditoriumCollege of Charleston, 66 George St. Price: $10 general admission; $5 students

Sunday S’ville orchestra

What: The Summerville Community Orchestra Guild’s annual tea features the theme “April in Paris.” The event will feature a French market and silent auction in addition to the tea service, during which French music selections will be played by members of the orchestra. All proceeds benefit the Summerville Community Orchestra. The Guild is now taking applications for craft vendors. When: 1:30 p.m. April 15

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David Patterson Ensemble

What: Solo keyboard from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., followed by acoustic jazz by local drummer David Patterson and company. When: 6 p.m.-midnight Where: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. Price: Free

Friday Night Music

What: Live music on the patio. When: 6-10 p.m. Where: Coosaw Creek Crab Shack, 8486 Dorchester Road

Rene Russell & Gary Hewitt

What: A variety of tunes with 12-string guitar and bass. When: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Where: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41st Ave. Price: Free

Anthony Owens

What: Rock/beach/pop. When: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Where: Halls Chophouse, 434 King St.

Dan Wright

What: Blues-rock/funk. When: 7 p.m. Where: Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale, 410 W. Coleman Blvd.

Noodle and the VTones Swing Band

What: Instructor Stephen Duane teaches an intermediate and beginner swing dance lesson, followed by a dance party. When: Intermediate lesson, 7:15 p.m.; Beginner lesson, 8 p.m.; Dance party, 8:45 p.m. Where: Spirit Moves Studio, 445 Savannah Highway Price: $10 More info: 557-7690 or www. roaringtwentieshotjazzdanceclub. com

Nick Collins

What: Live music. When: 7 p.m. Where: Salty Mike’s Bar, 17 Lockwood Drive

Cotton Blue

What: Live blues music. When: 7-10 p.m. Where: Aroma’s, 50 N. Market St.

Steve Carroll and the Bograts

What: Irish sing-alongs and pub songs. When: 9 p.m. Where: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub, 160 Church St. Price: Free

Nathan Calhoun

What: Jam, acoustic and folk rock. When: 9 p.m. Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.

DJ Moo Moo Takeover

What: Move, dance and mingle with DJ Moo Moo, $2 vodka and $2 bourbon all night. Everybody free until 10:30 p.m. Ladies free until 11 p.m. When: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: King Street Grille, 304 King St. Price: $10 More info: 817-0766

Soul Fish Band

What: Rock/soul/funk music. When: 10 p.m. Where: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road Price: Free

Saturday Shrimp City Slim

What: Lowcountry blues piano and vocals at the Earth Day Celebration. When: 1 p.m. Where: North Charleston Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave.

Lewis, Wiltrout and Gregory

What: Keyboardist Gerald Gregory, saxophonist Robert Lewis and drummer Ron Wiltrout perform acoustic covers and originals. When: 6 p.m.-midnight Where: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. Price: Free

Justin Mackie

What: Acoustic rock, blues and Americana. When: 7 p.m. April 14 Where: River Bowl and Bistro, 613 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.

Shrimp City Slim

What: Lowcountry blues piano and vocals. When: 7 p.m. April 14 Where: Med Bistro, 90 Folly Road Blvd. Price: Free

Cotton Blue

What: Live music with Gator Rob & Detroit Debbie. When: 7-10 p.m. April 14 Where: Brick House Kitchen, 1575 Folly Road

The Tommy Ford Band

What: Ken Waters and Gary Zink on vocals. Open to the public. When: 8 p.m.-midnight Where: VFW post 3142, 3555 Dorchester Road Price: $5

Sweet Tea And Chuck Wagon

What: Live music. When: 9 p.m.-midnight April 14 Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.

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Where: Linwood Bed and Breakfast, 200 S. Palmetto St. Price: $25 More info: 224-4133 or 8735339 or www.summervilleorchestra.com

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CSO Brass Quintet

What: The eighth annual blues festival featuring Lucky Peterson and Tamara Peterson, Sugar Ray & the Bluetones, Biscuit Miller & the Mix. Bring a lawn chair and blanket. Food and beverages will be for sale. No pets please. Rain or shine (tented event). When: 2-7 p.m. Where: Freshfields Village, 130 Gardeners Circle Price: Free

What: This brass quintet program will feature Charleston Symphony Orchestra musicians Michael Smith, principal trumpet; Brandon Nichols, principal horn; William Zehfuss, principal trombone; and Tom Joyce, principal bass trombone. When: 4 p.m. April 15 Where: St. Benedict Catholic Church, 950 Darrell Creek Trail, Mount Pleasant Price: $15 More info: 723-7528 or www. charlestonsymphony.org

Music in the Park

Chamber Music

Blues by the Sea

What: Hanahan Recreation and Parks presents Music in the Park the second Sunday of each month. Traditional country & variety music open mike session, so bring your musical instrument and join in. Hosted by The Talk of the Town band, lead by Larry Villa. When: 2 p.m. April 15 Where: Hanahan City Hall,

What: The Charleston Symphony Orchestra presents a chamber music mixed ensemble concert. When: 4 p.m. April 15 Where: Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St. Price: $15, $10 for students More info: 723-7528 or www. charlestonsymphony.org

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When: 3-6 p.m. Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.

Neverthaless

What: Live music, $4 Jager, $2.50 Fireballs. $2 Burnetts Flavored vodkas. When: 9:30 p.m. April 14 Where: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road Price: Free

The Louie D. Project

What: Four-piece funk band featuring Louie D. on sax and lead vocals. When: 10 p.m. April 14 Where: Montreux Bar and Grill, 127 W. Richardson Ave. More info: 810-0055 or www. LouieD.com

Sunday

New South Jazzmen

What: A trad jazz band that plays a variety of teens and twenties standards during brunch. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: High Cotton, 199 East Bay St. Price: Free

The Bill Show

What: Every Sunday, come in and enjoy live music.

Cotton Blue

What: Live blues music from Gator Rob & Detroit Debbie. When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Lucy’s Red Sky Grill, 1001 Landfall Way

Ted McKee & Friends

What: Join Ted McKee and various pickers perform live music. Where: D.D. Peckers Wing Shack, 1660 Savannah Highway Price: Free

Family Force 5’s Rise Up Tour

What: Atlanta quintet playing “spicy southern rock jambalaya” of dance-rock anthems. When: 7 p.m. April 15 Where: The Warehouse, 7167 Bryhawke Circle Price: $10 presale/$12 at the door More info: 912-856-6262 or www.facebook.com/npwarehouse

Monday Blue Monday at the Bistro

What: Lowcountry blues pianist/

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Monday C of C Orchestra

What: The College of Charleston Monday Night Concert Series features the university’s orchestra. When: 8 p.m. April 16 Where: Albert Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St. Philip St. Price: $10 at the door, C of C students free More info: 953-5927 or http:// music.cofc.edu

Tuesday Piano Series

What: Ilana Vered from Israel will close the International Piano Series season. Vered has collaborated with many orchestras and conductors worldwide, and released numerous recordings that have received great critical acclaim. Her program includes Mozart, Haydn, Chopin, Faure and Ravel. She will be joined by Enrique Graf for the two-piano version of Ravel’s “La Valse.” When: 8-9:30 p.m. April 17 Where: Sottile Theatre, 44 George St. Price: $20 More info: 953-6575 or http:// singer Shrimp City Slim performs in a cool and funky bistro setting. When: 7 p.m. Mondays Where: Med Bistro, 90 Folly Road Blvd. Price: Free

Open Mike Night With David Grunsta

What: Bring your instrument and your voice and join in. When: 9 p.m.-2 a.m. each Monday Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.

David Landeo

What: Acoustic/electric rock. When: 7 p.m. Where: Red’s Ice House, 98 Church St. Price: Free

Tuesday Open Mike Night

What: Bring your instrument and your voice and join in. Music is rock, folk, blues and beyond. When: 7 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Single Smile Cafe, 100-A South Main St., Summerville Price: Free More info: 875-7745

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Thursday, April 19 N. Chas. Farmers Market

What: The North Charleston Farmers Market offers an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce, and features art and craft booths, food vendors and entertainment. Enjoy live music every first, third and fifth Thursday and visual art demonstrations by local artists every second and fourth Thursday. Market is open noon-7 p.m.; entertainment is 4-6 p.m. When: Noon-7 p.m. Thursdays April 19-Oct. 25 Where: Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle Price: Free More info: 740-5854 or http:// northcharleston.org

Third Thursday

What: There will be dancing in the streets of downtown Summerville. Little Main Street will close to traffic and DJ Jim Bowers will spin the tunes for shaggers. The Summerville Shag Club has been invited to participate. Dancers of all ages and experience are encour-

Frank Duvall Trio

What: Acoustic jazz standards and originals. When: 6-10 p.m. Where: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. Price: Free

TrickKnee Duo

What: Acoustic rock with Matt and Fred. When: 8 p.m. Where: Trayce’s Too Neighborhood Grille and Pub, 2578 Ashley River Road Price: No cover and all-night drink specials.

Fire and Ice Karaoke

What: Karaoke with DJ Wild Bill. When: 9 p.m. Tuesdays Where: Wet Willies, 209 East Bay St. Price: No cover More info: 826-2193 or www. facebook.com/Fire-Ice-Karaoke

Leftover Salmon

What: Colorado-based jam band, playing a bluegrass, rock, country, and Cajun/Zydeco blend, selfdescribed as “Polyethnic Cajun Slamgrass.” When: Doors open at 8:00 p.m.,

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Courage. Vigor. Determination. Verve. Skill. Pep. Know-how.

aged to come. The Art Walk on Short Central will be in full swing with artists and artisans setting up booths to showcase their talents. Classic Cars will be on display on Little Main Street. When: 5-8 p.m. April 19 Where: Historic Downtown Summerville, E. Richardson Avenue and N Main Street Price: Free More info: 821-7260 or www. summervilledream.org

Herb Parker

What: Herb Parker has been an associate professor of Fine Arts at C of C for six years. He has participated in more than 50 site-specific interactions in the landscape, including works at botanical gardens, a centuries-old Japanese temple and museums around the world. The public is encouraged to attend a reception following Parker’s lecture in the Halsey gallery. When: 6 p.m. April 19 Where: Room 309, Albert Simons Center for the Arts, 54 St Philip St. Price: Free More info: 953-4422 or www. halsey.cofc.edu

Thirsty Thursdays

What: Get an early start on the

weekend with $1 beverages in the Ashley View Pub presented by 95SX. Returning this year, DJ Natty Heavy will be spinning tunes throughout the game. When: 7:05 p.m. April 19 Where: Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, 360 Fishburne St. Price: $5+ More info: 723-7241 or www. riverdogs.com

Gibbes on the Street

What: This event will celebrate the Museum’s renovation plans and includes an evening of food, fun and music out on Meeting Street. Guests will enjoy a melding of the visual and culinary arts with savories and sweets provided by Charleston’s most celebrated chefs. An open bar will feature Ciroc ultra premium vodka and wines by The Rutherford Ranch Winery. When: 8-10:30 p.m. Where: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. Price: $100 museum members, $135 non-members More info: 843-722-2706 x 22 or www.gibbesmuseum.org/events

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Warren Haynes

Where: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Price: $20 More info: 853-2252 or http:// bit.ly/HuAxsw

Friday, April 20

New Music Collective

What: The New Music Collective continues its celebration of the 2012 John Cage Centennial with a concert of selections from Cage’s 44 Harmonies from Apartment House 1776 (1976) as arranged by Jason Brogan, Sam Sfirri, and Ron Wiltrout for the NMC Chamber Ensemble.

The Post and Courier When: 7 p.m. April 20 Where: Charleston Library Society, 164 King St. Price: $25 More info: 1-888-718-4253 or www.charlestonlibrarysociety.org

Saturday, April 21 Golf Tournament

What: American Legion Post 208 is holding its second annual golf tournament. Prizes and events include a $1,000 putting contest and $10,000 for a hole in one. Proceeds will benefit local veterans’ charitable programs and local high school students to attend 2012 Boy’s and Girl’s State Program. When: April 21. Registration 11:30 a.m., putting contest 12:30 p.m., shotgun tee time 1:30 p.m. Where: Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Course, 20 Dunvegan Drive Price: $300 per 4 person team or $260 if paid by April 14 More info: 766-0889, post208sc@yahoo.com or http:// post208.bbnow.org/

Cultural Dance Festival

What: Cypress Gardens’ second annual Cultural Dance Festival is a cultural experience that the whole family will enjoy. Traditional dances from around the globe will be performed on the front stage at Cypress Gardens. Browse through displays of local and exotic items by vendors. There will be international dance performances, craft bazaar, silent auction, raffles and more. Performances start at 1 p.m. When: Noon-4 p.m. April 21 Where: Cypress Gardens, 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd. Price: $10 adult, $5 (ages 6-12), 5 and under free More info: 553-0515 or www. cypressgardens.info

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Wednesday The Pulse Trio

What: Acoustic jazz standards and popular tunes. When: 6-10 p.m. Where: Mercato, 102 N. Market St. Price: Free

Dave Landeo

What: Acoustic/electric rock. When: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Where: Red’s Ice House, 1882 Andell Bluff Blvd. Price: Free

Jordan Igoe

What: With Aaron Firetag and

Silent Auction

What: An evening of libations, a plantation dinner, silent auction and tour of the historic home. Attendees can treat themselves to artwork, vacations, unusual and fun events, jewelry and more. The event is sponsored by the Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society and the proceeds will help support its preservation projects. When: 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Where: Middleton Place Plantation Pavilion, 4300 Ashley River Rd. Price: $50. Reservations required by April 13. More info: 869-1954 or www. edistomuseum.org

Charleston Eco Fashion

What: The Second Edition of the Charleston Eco Fashion Event showcases independent fashion designers who make strides to support and embrace responsible eco-friendly philosophies. The event seeks to promote environmentally conscious trends in fashion and applauds and supports designers who are shaping these trends. When: 7-9 p.m. April 21 Where: Michael Mitchell Gallery, 438 King St. Price: $25

Mahler’s Symphony

What: The Charleston Symphony Orchestra draws a season of resurgence to a close with Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. This concert features the Charleston Symphony Chorus, soprano Jill Lewis and mezzo-soprano Jennifer Luiken. Daniel Hege returns to conduct. A free Know the Score pre-concert talk will be held on the Gaillard stage. When: 7:30 p.m. April 21 Where: Gaillard Municipal AudiJessica Daisi. Acoustic/folk/rock. Where: Juanita Greenberg’s, 439 King St.

Jeff Bateman

What: Live music. When: 7 p.m. Wednesdays Where: Lucky’s Southern Grill, 1271 Folly Road

Wando Guitar Club

What: Alternative/rock/folk music. When: 7 p.m. Where: Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale, 410 W. Coleman Blvd.

New South Jazzmen

What: A trad jazz band that plays a variety of teens and twenties standards. When: 8 p.m. Where: Osteria La Bottiglia, 420 King St.

Jeff Houts

What: Acoustic, classic rock and reggae. When: 9 p.m. Where: Folly Beach Crab Shack, 24 Center St.

torium, 77 Calhoun St. Price: $20 and up, $10 for students More info: 723-7528 or www. charlestonsymphony.org

Sunday, April 22 Bodhi’s Revenge

What: This slalom surf-style race event will appeal to intermediate and advanced stand-up paddlers as well as spectators. Proceeds will go to the Surfrider Foundation of Charleston. The race is presented by Half-Moon Outfitters and Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission. When: 8 a.m. Where: Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 101 E. Arctic Ave. Price: $40, online registration ends April 17 and on-site registration is available April 20 at the East Coast Canoe & Kayak Festival. More info: 881-9472 or www. halfmoonoutfitters.com

Family Fun on the Creek

What: The HALOS Family Fun on the Creek is a family-friendly event that will raise money to help abused and neglected children in the Charleston community and raise awareness of these issues during Child Abuse Prevention Month. The event will feature live music, food, jump castles, a petting zoo, pony rides, harbor cruises on the Palmetto Breeze and more. When: Noon-5 p.m. April 22 Where: Lighthouse on the Creek, 100 Church St. Price: Adults $10, children 5-12 $5, under 5 free More info: 953-3715 or www. charlestonhalos.org; www. brownpapertickets.com/

ACE’S ON BRIDGE

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By BOBBY WOLFF

Today’s deal was reported earlier this year in Le Bridgeur, Philippe Cronier’s French language summary of the tournament world. The deal was played by Sylvie Willard, who, along with Benedicte Cronier, has played on all the successful French teams of the last six years. Their partnership is unusual for its longevity and also for the fact that both players are universally popularwiththeirteammatesand opponents. They are viewed as genuinely nice people and excellent players. Willard demonstrated here that she could outplay her competitors; very few brought home this no-trump game. She received a diamond lead against three no-

trump and realized that her best chance to succeed was to take three heart tricks and four clubs. The correct plan is to hope East has the club queen (since you cannot negotiate four clubs to the queen with West). Ordinarily you would start by playing a club to the ace to guard against a singleton club queen offside. But because of the awkward lack of dummy entries, Willard began by leading a club to the 10, unblocked the heart honors, then crossed to the club ace and advanced the heart jack. All was well when West won the trick. He could not attack diamonds, so had to play back a spade. Willardtooktheace,cashedherheart winner, then finessed in clubs and conceded the rest.

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Charleston Bluegrass Festival

The inaugural event held at the Sewee Outpost in Awendaw on March 30-31 brought together more than a dozen bands from all over. See more photos at charlestonscene.com.

Angel Snow and her band perform

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Jim Kubu and his 3-year-old son, Jamison

Photographs by Rob Timmerman

Lights from the stage illuminate the crowd as the sun sets.

A member of Angel Snowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s band performs.

Charleston Bluegrass Festival attendees

Melissa Kubu (center) and her 3-year-old son, Jamison, and Dawn Hess (right) listen to The South Carolina Broadcastors.

Glenda McDanial of Atlanta enjoys her food in her inflatable chair as a furry canine visitor watches her every move.

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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

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Crossword Puzzle

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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): Be careful not to push too hard. Someone will take you the wrong way and push back. Charm will get you so much further ahead. TAURUS (April 20May 20): Get out and push your opinions and suggestions. Originality will attract attention and an interesting proposal. Speak from the heart. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Focus more on your financial situation, where to put your money and how you can budget better in the future. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Express your feelings. Change is upon you, and the end result can be favorable if you are willing to make a few adjustments.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make plans to travel if it will help you find the information you require to advance. Good fortune awaits if you make the right choice now. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let a personal relationship stand in your way. You have to focus on detail and doing a good job if you want to get ahead. LIBRA (SEpT. 23-OCT. 22): Concentrate on learning something that will help you move in a direction that allows you to do the things you enjoy. SCORpIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): Discuss your ideas and take a position that will allow you to work with someone you respect and who you feel is the right fit for what you are trying to accomplish.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21): Tie up loose ends at work and deal with any problem you have with a colleague before a misunderstanding gets out of control. CApRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): Making improvements at home will ease your stress and allow you greater freedom to explore new avenues. AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): Use what you have and market your talents. Discipline and hard work will win favors and friendships while achieving your goals. pISCES (FEB. 19-MARCh 20): Weigh the pros and cons. You have to make sure that whoever you are dealing with is thinking of your best interests.

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Thursday, April 12, 2012: E35

Migraine letter triggers advice

Fruitful food, flower trivia

BY REBEKAH BRADFORD Special to The Post and Courier

ne of the things Head2Head looks forward to each year is the first farmer’s market of the season in Marion Square and the annual plant sale put on by the Charleston Horticultural Society, which will take place this weekend. In addition to a huge variety of plants for sale, Plantasia will have workshops (including an intriguing one on raising chickens in the city), demonstrations and a yard sale. This week we have two champions going up against each other: Jenna Byers, who won last week, and Sara Villarreal, who has a string of victories.

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Turnips, onions and strawberries are just a handful of the fruits and veggies that make an appearance at the Charleston Farmers Market.

Questions

1. What vegetable is also known as a “garden egg, “melanzana” and “aubergine?” 2. Name the veggie that’s really a fruit but was legally declared a vegetable by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1893. 3. Name one of two vegetables that can reproduce on their own for several growing seasons. 4. 80 percent of the world’s rose species comes from what continent? 5. What plant was once referred to as the “Carolina Kidney Bean?” 6. Name the poet: “I wandered lonely as a cloud that floats on high o’er vales and hills, when all at once I saw a crowd, a host of golden daffodils ...” 7. What musician is best known for the song “Tiptoe Through the Tulips?” 8. Susan Orlean’s book, “The Orchid Thief,” inspired what movie? 9. Who sang the late ’70s duet “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers?” 10. What is South Carolina’s state flower?

Conclusion Edging out the longtime trivia champ Sara, Jenna wins this round of Head2Head trivia and will be back next week to continue.

Sara’s Answers

Jenna’s Answers

1. Eggplant, I think ... 2. Tomato! 3. Asparagus 4. South America? 5. Wisteria maybe? 6. William Wordsworth 7. Tiny Tim 8. “The Orchid Thief?” 9. Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond 10. Yellow Jasmine

1. Eggplant. The Brits call it aubergine. 2. Tomato 3. Asparagus for sure, but I don’t know the other one. 4. Asia 5. I really don’t know. 6. Wordsworth 7. Tiny Tim 8. I remember that movie. “Adaptation.” 9. Barbra Streisand with Neil Diamond. I know my pop standards. 10. Yellow jessamine. I only know that because I read it in a guidebook.

Correct Answers 1. Eggplant 2. Tomato 3. Asparagus and rhubarb 4. Asia 5. Wisteria

6. William Wordsworth 7. Tiny Tim 8. “Adaptation” 9. Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond 10. Yellow jessamine

EAR ABBY: I’d like to respond to the letter from “Hurting in Virginia Beach, Va.,” who complained that the smell of mint chewing gum triggers her migraines. Many gum chewers, like me, have good reasons for doing it. I chew gum on planes because it helps reduce sinus pressure, thus preventing my own headaches. I am also a former smoker, and gum-chewing is a healthier alternative to tobacco. If “Hurting” explained her situation to me, I would certainly abide by her request to not chew, although I would find it uncomfortable to go without for long. I recommend she carry several packs of nonmint gum in her purse. When forced into close proximity with a gum-chewer, she could then offer him or her an acceptable alternative. I believe she will almost certainly find people more receptive to her needs that way. — DAVE IN SPRING HILL, FLA. DEAR DAVE: Your commonsense suggestion was the one most often repeated by my readers. I advised “Hurting” that whether at a concert or on a plane, she could ask to be moved away from an “offender.” My readers comment: DEAR ABBY: I propose a different solution. She should purchase one (or several) of those surgical masks that cover the mouth and nose. They come in a variety of styles, and she could surely find one that would block her sense of smell. This way she won’t have to risk a confrontation or depend on a third party to get involved. Once she detects the offensive smell, she can just put on her mask, no one gets bothered and everyone’s happy. — TIM IN SALEM, ORE. DEAR ABBY: I sympathize with “Hurting.” I am a migraine sufferer myself. The smell of many perfumes, lotions, clean-

DEAR ABBY

ing agents, tobacco smoke — even some foods — can trigger a migraine. Because it is nearly impossible to control what other people wear, clean with or eat, I have found it much easier over the years to make sure I always carry some medication with me whenever I go out. Being able to take my medication the minute I sense a migraine coming on has prevented many events from ending badly for me. — FEELING HER PAIN IN NEW YORK DEAR ABBY: I have a deadly allergy to oranges. The smell alone can bring me very close to anaphylactic shock, but more often just causes a migraine like “Hurting’s.” I have a small bottle of eucalyptus oil I take with me and place a drop or two under my nose. This will stop the reaction. Hope this information helps. — VERNELLE IN CALIFORNIA DEAR ABBY: Your advice was spot on as far as asking the gum chewer to discard the gum, or to be reseated in a theater. But often the house is full, or the plane has no empty seats and no one will switch. As I suffer from similar issues, my father found me a device called a personal air purifier. It hangs around your neck (or sits in your lap) and literally cleans the air you breathe. It is battery-operated and goes everywhere. It has saved me tons of embarrassment when dealing with other people in small spaces. — RACHEL IN CHERRY HILL, N.J. Write Dear Abby at www. DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

E36: Thursday, April 12, 2012

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