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cover story: B.B. King is an undeniable icon in the music world. In anticipation of his upcoming show, local musicians, including opener Elise Testone, discussed how they’ve been influenced by the King of the Blues. pages 20-21
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what’s inside 4 | get out
14-17 | music
david Quick previews outdoor options
cd reviews, upcoming shows
5 | dollar days
check out dollar days, written by charleston scene editor allison nugent
18-19 | weekend events 22-23 | see and be scene
6-8 | movies
26-29 | calendar, nightlife, sudoku
9 | movie listings 10-12 | food + bev
with horoscopes and crossword puzzle
“oblivion,” “ginger & rosa,” “no”
chew on this, Jet’s pizza, the ordinary
30-34 | comics +tv grid
35 | trivia, abby
13 | arts
a look at upcoming events
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weekend underscores area’s active, outdoor lifestyle
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his is one of those increasing number of weekends that i wish i had a whole section of the newspaper to give every event its due. so let’s not delay and jump right in to what’s happening.
i5k
if you didn’t sign up for the only weekday race in the streets of downtown charleston (not hampton park) a month ago, you’re out of luck. still, it’s worth noting because of its popularity, especially with younger adults, and because it will block off portions of washington, concord and east Bay streets and a short section of murray Boulevard in front of white point garden starting at around 6:30 p.m. today. www.ifivek.com
mud, round 2
The second of three obstacle races featuring mud, and the longest-running local one, on
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Todd Tyler and Kip Downer, part of team Recon 365, do 10 fire-team pushups during the 14th annual Bulldog Challenge in 2010.
pected to surpass that number. consecutive weeks will be satteams of four will work their urday at The citadel. way through challenges with The 17th annual Bulldog names like “house of pain” challenge is a grueling sixand “guadalcanal.” Before mile race that has grown from reaching the finish line, teams a primarily military event to will slog through the lowone that attracts more than 700 country’s famous pluff mud people from all walks of life, carrying 25-pound sand bags. military and civilian. This year’s That’s in addition to running race, scheduled about a month steps at Johnson hagood stadilater than in years past, is exum, hauling water jugs, wrestling giant truck tires, climbing ropes on the marine corps obstacle course and more. to keep everyone on task and on course, citadel marines and naval reserve officers training corps cadets will yell (and encourage) participants along the way. The Bulldog challenge raises about $29,000 a year to support scholarships selected by The citadel semper Fidelis society, sponsor of the competition. This year, proceeds will go to the semper Fi society scholarship Fund, which provides financial aid to a participating member of the society enrolled in nrotc and working toward a commission in the marine corps. late registration wrapped up wednesday. www3.citadel.edu/bdc
support-pps/backnine5k.cfm nonsailors. on saturday, sail charlestrycharleston ton, an adjunct event of the like the Bulldog challenge, sperry top-sider charleston if you haven’t signed up for the race week (see Pages 18-19 trycharleston half ironman for details), which is orgaand sprint distance triathlons nized by volunteers from the saturday in mount pleasant, charleston ocean racing asyou’re out of luck. sociation, will hold the event For those not participating, at the charleston maritime be aware that triathletes will center. be biking on segments of u.s. From 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., highway 17 and s.c. highway those interested will be able 41 in the northern part of to meet and talk with repremount pleasant on saturday sentatives from local yacht morning. clubs, sailing associations and The event is staged from the sailing-oriented businesses, as Koa campground in mount well as check out a variety of pleasant. boats from single-person dinwww.trycharleston.org ghies to world cruising yachts. Those wanting to get out on bike racing the water can pay $10 for a triathletes won’t be the short tour of the harbor and only ones riding bikes on check out the exciting racing lowcountry pavement this action of charleston race weekend. week. in what is the biggest weekThe organizations and busiend in competitive cycling, the nesses that will be on hand low country racing team include charleston commuwill host the i’on smackdown nity sailing (junior and adult race on saturday and the s.c. sailing programs), the college state criterium championof charleston sailing associaships at west ashley high tion, sayre sailing, st. Barths school on sunday. Both events yachts and charleston yacht feature division races, ranging club. from pros to amateurs. www.sailcharleston.org spectators are welcome to banff film festival watch. pinewood back nine lowcountryracing.com/ indoor events rarely make saturday’s only 5K is the race_weekend/raceinfo.htm this column, but the Banff pinewood Back nine, which mountain Film Festival world (nearly) free sailing also includes a one-mile fun tour, to be held 7 p.m. saturrun, to be held at 7:45 a.m. ever wondered what sailing day at the college of charlessaturday at legend oaks golf might be like? want a chance ton’s physicians auditorium, club in summerville. proto find out? Then check out is one exception. ceeds benefit chase for a cure. sail charleston, a free, oneBrought to charleston by www.pinewoodprep.com/ day exhibition of sailing for half-moon outfitters, the
film festival presents the best of 350 award-winning films on the outdoors for one night of indoor adventure, action and environmental awareness. tickets are $10. The event benefits charleston waterkeeper, “a data-driven, nonprofit organization” focused on water quality issues in the basin of the ashley and cooper rivers, and the college of charleston school of sciences and mathematics. www.halfmoonoutfitters. com
sup ocean races
The folks at half-moon are busy this weekend. Following Banff, the halfmoon open ocean challenge, formerly Bodhi’s revenge, will be presented by halfmoon and the charleston county park and recreation commission on sunday on Folly Beach. hot on the heels of the golden nugget sup race, the half-moon open ocean challenge is the area’s only stand-up paddleboard surf slalom and Battle of the paddle-style event. This event will appeal to intermediate and advanced paddlers as well as spectators. an unusual surf-style race, the half-moon open ocean challenge will feature a slalom surf course with buoy turns in the impact zone. The 2-mile short course will feature one loop with a beach sprint, while the long course will run the route twice with two beach sprints. The races also benefits charleston waterkeeper. www.halfmoonoutfitters. com
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all of this, plus earth day events (see dollar days on Page 5) and the east coast paddlesports and outdoor Festival (see Pages 18-19). whew, and we thought cooper river Bridge run weekend was big. reach david Quick at dquick@postandcourier.com.
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local earth day events aim to inform with fun submit info
do you know of an event that should be included in dollar days? email anugent@ postandcourier.com.
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he first earth day, held april 22, 1970, kick-started a global movement. growing from 20 million americans to more than 1 billion global participants, earth day is the largest civic observance in the world, according to earth day network. with the passage of landmark laws such as the clean air act, clean water act and endangered species act, among others, it goes well beyond what the average person does daily, yet any hope for global change starts at home — it’s cyclical. There are numerous ways to make a difference, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn about many of those options at local events celebrating earth day.
projects and science experiments; a food court featuring local food trucks; an interactive stage schedule featuring members of the Blue dogs; and adoptable animals from pet helpers. For more information about the festival, including a park and ride shuttle, go to www. charlestoncounty.org or call 720-7111.
nature conservancy
catherine and Frank middleton will be hosting The nature conservancy’s south carolina chapter celebration as part of the global picnic for the earth event. at 6691 point Farm road on wadmalaw island, celebrate earth day with this two-day event. at noon saturday, guest speaker mary edna Fraser, a local batik artist, will discuss how nature has inspired her work in her talk titled “From local to global: an artist’s charleston county inspiration for conservation.” charleston county will hold while the saturday event may its 14th annual earth day Fes- be out of reach for many (the tival on saturday at riverfront suggested donation is $100), park in north charleston. sunday’s event is priced at $25 From 11 a.m.-4 p.m., learn in advance, $35 the day of. about environmental issues in From 4-6 p.m. sunday, enjoy a celebratory atmosphere with a special concert by shannon hands-on science-based interac- whitworth, who sold out a tive experiences designed to “en- show at the dock street Thecourage participants of all ages atre only a couple of months to develop a deeper understand- ago. The event will be held ing of environmental issues.” rain or shine, and alcoholic This year’s theme is “one and nonalcoholic beverages earth, one Future!” will be available for purchase. The event will include free For information on saturday’s electronic waste drop-off, free event, contact melinda ottapaper shredding services, a viano at 803-254-9049, ext. 35, goodwill donation drop-off, a or mottaviano@tnc.org. composting awareness cenFor details on sunday’s ter and more. concert, contact shari wibert in addition to the educaat 803-254-9049, ext. 43, or tional aspects, the free event swibert@tnc.org. will include a Kids Zone, indigo park complete with face-painting, Kiawah island’s newest a jump castle, animals, art
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Michelle Reynolds of Awendaw laughs as Indigo, a blue and gold macaw, is fed ice cream at a past Earth Day Festival in North Charleston.
neighborhood, indigo park, will play host to multiple earth day events. The first will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. sunday. attendees will enjoy a panel discussion from leading experts in the fields of alternative energy and real estate development, tour the 2013 hgtv dream home and have the chance to test drive the tesla model s. Those wishing to attend are asked to rsvp to candace@ dyalcompass.com; those wishing to take a test drive are asked to email kmitchell@ teslamotors.com. The second event will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. monday as Kiawah island real estate celebrates the launch of indigo park with light island fare and live entertainment. learn about the 16 greenconscious homes in indigo park, which is aiming to become the first leed certified community within a residential resort. Find out more at www. Kiawah.com/IndigoPark.
awendaw passage
another event set for saturday is a nature adventures outfitters hike of the awendaw passage of the palmetto trail. take a hike along the waterside and maritime forest trail, which should serve as a reminder of what we’re out to save with earth day. Find out more at www.fws. gov/seweecenter or by calling 568-3222.
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famous stunt woman takes on more acting
By roger moore MCT
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uentin tarantino made her the most famous stunt woman alive. But Zoe Bell, now 34 and years removed from her breakout in “grindhouse,” is looking beyond the tumbles, crashes, fights and falls. even though “you’d be surprised how many people actually do this to a ripe, old age,” she’s concentrating more on the acting thing these days. she has a supporting role in the new tom cruise sci-fi film “oblivion.” and she’s both producer and star of “raze,” a two-fisted genre thriller about kidnapped women forced to fight to the death that has its premiere april 21 at the tribeca Film Festival. For “raze,” she liked the challenge of finding that “visceral” place that would “make a woman want to kill. Because i don’t think it’s in our makeup.” and she liked trying her hand at producing, “at being in those meetings, having a voice in the big decisions. when i’m a stunt woman on a movie, i’m strictly a ‘yes sir,’ girl. ... But acting puts more in your hands, and producing gives you more control still.” “oblivion” was a straight acting job, the chance to be a face in a big-budget film “even though we stunt people kind of like the anonymity of our work.” she was overwhelmed
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Morgan Freeman (from left) as Beech gives orders to Zoe Bell as Kara and Nikolaj Koster-Waldau as Sykes in “Oblivion,” a film from the director of “Tron: Legacy” and producers of “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” at the scope of the sets, and a bit star struck. “First time tom cruise came on the set, i heard him before i saw him. and i was like, ‘i’ve known this guy since ‘risky Business.’ only i don’t know him. everybody called him tc. i tried it once, but i just couldn’t.” Bell grew up in new Zealand, training first as a gymnast and then as a martial artist. when the tv series “Xena: warrior
princess” arrived to begin production, Bell found her calling. she would double lucy lawless in the fights and falls. a documentary featuring her titled “double dare” was made, and tarantino came calling. he started “training me to be an actress in ‘Kill Bill’ (she doubled uma Thurman), asking me questions about motivation, ordering me not to take acting lessons.” when “grindhouse”
(2007) came along, he put her on camera, acting, fighting and clinging to the hood of a speeding dodge challenger, a movie that was “tarantino’s love letter to Zoe Bell,” says tim anderson of the horror fans website Bloodydisgusting.com. suddenly, Bell was famous. The acting jobs have turned up, here and there, a lot of them like “hansel & gretel: witch hunters.” she’s in heavy
makeup and costume, and she’s there to take a beating. “The most challenging thing i’ve ever done,” she says. injuries? only two “soulsearching ones,” she says. The first, a back injury on “Xena” when she was 19 taught her that “i’m not invincible.” The other, breaking her wrists when she was shot out of a trailer in an explosion in “Kill Bill.” “For a year, i couldn’t crawl.”
she says she’s learned what her limits are (“no motorcycle stunts”) and hopes that, even as she branches out into producing and acting, she’s overcome the worst fear facing anyone working in hollywood, in front of or behind the camera. “it’s always scarier saying ‘no.’ as an actress, i can say ‘yes’ to more. But sometimes, as a stunt-woman, i have to say ‘no.’ ”
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‘ginger & rosa’: a ticking bomb in their friendship By a.o. scott New York Times News Service
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inger and rosa are best friends. vanguard baby boomers born in adjacent london hospital beds in 1945, they are teenagers in 1962, when most of sally potter’s ardent and intelligent film about the girls takes place. The air around them is charged with anxiety — about the threat of nuclear war, mostly — intellectual restlessness and sexual curiosity. perhaps it always is that way for 17-year-olds, but every generation acts out its own particular pageant of rage, revolt and disillusionment. The dark-haired rosa (alice englert), whose father abandoned his family when she was small, is wilder and sadder than ginger (elle Fanning), whose flame-red hair stands out amid the ambient browns and grays that signify the preswinging, as-yet-un-Beatled england. on some of their adventures — smoking cigarettes, making out with boys, hitchhiking to the seashore — ginger seems to be following her friend, hungry for rosa’s company as much as for the thrill of illicit experiences. rosa is a risk taker who does poorly in school and regards her mother (Jodhi may) with undisguised contempt. ginger, in contrast, is rebellious in ways that show her to be responsible and disciplined rather than impetuous. she writes poetry and goes to Ban the Bomb meetings and rallies. she is delighted when her cleverness and commitment are noticed by her gay godfathers, both named mark (timothy spall and oliver platt) and by their friend, Bella (annette Bening), an american writer of uncompromising seriousness. above all, though, ginger worships her father, roland (alessandro nivola), who seems, after his own scruffy intellectual fashion, as dashing and romantic a figure as his literary namesake. “you’re a born
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Alice Englert (left) and Elle Fanning in “Ginger & Rosa.”
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her use of montage and careful sound design as a kind of 1/2 (out of five stars) emotional shorthand are used director: sally potter here in the service of novelistic cast: elle fanning, alice psychological realism. englert, alessandro nivola, The period details all seem christina hendricks, timothy just right. some of it may be a spall, oliver platt, Jodhi may, bit too perfect and programannette bening matic, and the film’s adult rated: pg-13 for sex, characters sometimes seem smoking and nuclear anxiety more like types than people. running time: 1 hour, (This is especially true of 30 minutes natalie, ginger’s unfulfilled, more photos: for more disapproving mother, played photographs from by christina hendricks, who the film, check struggles nobly to find nuances out the review at in the role and to get a handle charlestonscene. on her accent.) com. such flatness may be intentional, since part of the narcissism of adolescence is a radical,” he tells his daughter, tendency to view grown-ups which pleases her even though as caricatures and supporting he means it as self-praise. in players in one’s own drama. his own account at least, roginger, smart as she is, is blind land, a writer and teacher who to roland’s flaws and natalie’s was imprisoned as a conscien- virtues, and the film is in part tious objector during the war, the story of her eyes being bruhas devoted his life to fighting tally opened to the truth about tyranny and flouting convenher parents. But it is also, true tion. eventually, he invokes to its title, the chronicle of her these principles to justify an al- relationship with rosa. most unimaginably appalling Their bond is undone by an — but also, in its way, perfectly act of treachery that pitches ordinary — betrayal. the film toward melodrama, “ginger & rosa” — a forcing unspoken emotions coming-of-age story planted to erupt in furious scenes that in the overplowed field of the should be more devastatingly mythical ’60s — is more conbelievable than they are. ventional than some of potter’s But nearly everything else other films, like “yes,” with here has the ring of truth, in no its rhymed dialogue and geosmall part because of the two political gestures, or the genremarkable young actresses in der- and history-defying “or- its title roles. Between them, lando.” her impeccable sense they illuminate an intimate, of color and composition and volatile cosmos.
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Just saying ‘no’
movie review 1/2 (out of five stars) director: pablo larrain cast: gael garcia bernal, antonia zegers, alfredo castro rated: r for language running time: 1 hour, 58 minutes more photos: for more photographs from the film, check out thereview at charlestonscene.com.
movie shows how commercials saved chile from dictatorship By roger moore MCT
motorcycle diaries”) gives a poker-faced performance ere’s a fascinating piece as rene, an of history that escaped ’80s hip admuch of the world’s vertising exnotice when it happened in ecutive who 1988. was educated That’s the year that internaabroad and tional pressure finally caused builds every Bernal the military dictatorship of ad campaign augusto pinochet to hold an around pop election in chile, the country music, “chile is ready for the he and his fellow generals future” and mimes. The son took over in a bloody coup in of a politician and a single 1973. They offered chileans dad whose estranged wife the chance to endorse the (antonia Zegers) is a radical current regime or reject it. rene is constantly having to vote “si” (yes) if “stability” rescue from jail, he comes off and “order,” at the cost of as apolitical. political executions, “disapwhen he’s approached by pearances” and one-party “an old family friend,” a sorule works for you. vote “no” cialist leader, to take on the is you’d rather take a chance ad campaign for “no,” rene on that great unknown: has plenty of reasons to say democracy. “no” himself. “The election’s “no” is about how that “no” fixed,” insiders complain. campaign was concocted. They have only 27 days to gael garcia Bernal (“The come up with 15-minute
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Gael Garcia Bernal stars as Rene Saavedra, an advertising executive, who helps come up with ads to defeat the military regime of Augusto Pinochet of Chile in the movie “No.” blocks of infomercials to persuade voters to side with them. his ad agency boss (alfredo castro, menacing and cynical) is against it. rene’s radical wife is contemptuous of the effort, which will just “legitimize” a murderous regime. and rene has all this work — commercials for soap operas, microwave ovens — employing actors, dancers, singers and mimes. he has no time. But rene changes his mind. maybe he likes a challenge. maybe he wants to persuade
the wife to come back to him. maybe he sees this as his legacy or a great way to boost his career. if he can pull this off, he argues with his boss, “we’ll be famous.” The voices of leftist dissent are bitter, wounded, grieving for murdered friends and relatives, determined to wipe the regime’s ugly history in its face with their 15 minutes of air time. no, rene says (in spanish, with english subtitles). “This doesn’t sell.” in debates with politicians, colleagues and the passionate director (nestor cantil-
lana) who considers rene a lightweight, rene argues that “happiness” is how you reach frightened voters lost in their “hopelessness.” give me a jingle, he says. let’s use humor and optimism. pablo larrain’s film matches its “modern” footage with the faded colors and grainy images of tv in the pre-hd era. archival news footage reminds us of the brutality of the police state and the reasons the government was worried. pinochet, a shrill martinet when he opened his mouth, wasn’t an easy sell.
“no,” based on a play, gets bogged down in brainstorming sessions, arguments over what props to use on the sets of the commercials and the input of “focus groups.” But the paranoia plays beautifully, juxtaposing the guarded optimism of the artistic community (most of whom were in the “no” camp) with the stakes: police intimidation, vandalism, arrests. and the ads themselves — “coca-cola commercials,” the politicians complain — are a retro riot: companeros singing “no mas” and dancing in front of a rainbow flag. They’re just the sort of thing that taught “the world to sing” in the ’70s and ’80s. But as silly as they were, in chile, they made history.
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thursday, april 18, 2013: E9 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
Identity Thief
Ginger & Rosa
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a mild-mannered accounts representative (Jason bateman) crosses the country to confront the con artist (melissa mccarthy) who has stolen his identity.
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two teenage girls growing up in 1960s london are faced with redefining themselves and their lifelong friendship as the sexual revolution and threat of the cuban missile crisis loom over them.
hwy 21: fri-sun: 10:15
Jurassic Park 3D
citadel: fri-thurs april 25: 1:30, 4, 7:15, 9:30
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No
after a tropical storm knocks out the power supply to a cloned dinosaur theme park, the man-eating beasts rage out of control against a tour group.
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r a successful young ad executive (gael garcia bernal) is asked to create a campaign against the re-election of military dictator augusto pinochet during chile’s 1988 referendum. terrace: fri-thurs april 25: 1:15, 4:10, 7:10, 9:10
Oblivion pg-13
in 2077 on an evacuated earth, a veteran security repairman (tom cruise) is on a mission from his lunar colony to extract vital resources from the planet so a threatening alien doesn’t scavenge them. cinebarre: fri: 12:35, 12:55, 3:35, 3:55, 7, 7:30, 9:55, 10:30; sat-sun: 9:45, 10, 12:35, 12:55, 3:35, 3:55, 7, 7:30, 9:55, 10:30; mon-thurs april 25: 12:35, 12:55, 3:35, 3:55, 7, 7:30, 9:55, 10:30 citadel: fri-thurs april 25: 2, 5, 8 citadel imaX: fri-april 25: 1, 3:50, 7, 9:45 hwy 21: fri-sun: 8 James island: fri: 4, 7, 10; sat-sun: 1, 4, 7, 10; mon-thurs april 25: 4, 7, 10 northwoods: fri-thurs april 25: 1, 2, 3:45, 5, 7, 8, 9:45
Playing 42
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biography of the legendary Jackie robinson, the first african-american to play major league baseball, and branch rickey, the brooklyn dodgers general manager, as they faced racism and prejudice while making history.
cinebarre: today: 12:30, 1, 3:30, 7, 7:30, 9:55, 10:25; fri: 1, 4, 7:25, 10:25; sat-sun: 10:05, 1, 4, 7:25, 10:25; mon-april 25: 1, 4, 7:25, 10:25 citadel: today-thurs april 25: 1:15, 3:55, 6:50, 9:40 hwy 21: fri-sun: 9:50 northwoods: today-thurs april 25: 1:10, 3:50, 6:55, 9:40 terrace: today: 12:25, 2:35, 3:45, 4:50, 6:15, 7:20, 9:20; fri-thurs april 25: 12:35, 2:45, 4:50, 7:20, 9:20
Admission
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a princeton university admissions officer
TheaTers
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Lucas Black (left) stars as Pee Wee Reese and Chadwick Boseman as Jackie Robinson in the drama “42.” (tina fey) takes personal and professional risks while on a recruiting visit to an alternative high school. cinebarre: today: 4 citadel: today-thurs april 25: 1:25, 7:20
The Call 1/2 r
suspense thriller about a 911 operator (halle berry) who receives a call from an abducted girl (abigail breslin) and must confront a killer from her past to rescue her. citadel: today-thurs april 25: 4, 9:40 James island: today: 7:10 northwoods: today: 7:20, 9:40; fri-thurs april 25: 1:20, 4, 7:20, 9:40
The Croods
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animated feature about the world’s first prehistoric family after their cave is destroyed by an earthquake.
cinebarre: today-fri: 1:10, 4:10, 7:05, 9:30; sat-sun: 10:45, 1:10, 4:10, 7:05, 9:30; mon-thurs april 25: 1:10, 4:10, 7:05, 9:30 citadel: today-thurs april 25: 12:50, 3:20, 7, 9:30 citadel 3d: today: 1:30, 4, 7:15, 9:45; frithurs april 25: 1:30, 4 hwy 21: fri-sun: 8 James island: today-fri: 4, 6:45, 9:15; satsun: 1:30, 4, 6:45, 9:15; mon-thurs april 25: 4, 6:45, 9:15 northwoods: today-thurs april 25: 1, 3:30, 6:30, 9 northwoods 3d: today-thurs april 25: 1:30, 4:15
Emperor
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in post-world war ii Japan, gen. douglas macarthur (tommy lee Jones) is responsible for deciding whether emperor hirohito should be punished as a war criminal and enlists assistance from an expert in Japanese culture and psychological warfare (matthew fox). terrace: today: 1:45, 8:30
Evil Dead 1/2 r
while in a remote cabin, five friends uncover a book of the dead and unknowingly conjure up dormant demons from the nearby woods.
cinebarre: today-fri: 1:20, 4:20, 7:45, 10:05; sat-sun: 11:05, 1:20, 4:20, 7:45, 10:05; monthurs april 25: 1:20, 4:20, 7:45, 10:05 citadel: today-thurs april 25: 1, 3:05, 5;10, 7:20, 9:40 James island: today-fri: 4:05, 6:30, 9; satsun: 1:40, 4:05, 6:30, 9; mon-thurs april 25: 4:05, 6:30, 9 northwoods: today: 1, 2, 3:10, 4:15, 5:20, 6:45, 7:30, 9, 9:45; fri-thurs april 25: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 6:45, 7:30, 9, 9:45
G.I. Joe: Retaliation 1/2 pg-13
in addition to fighting cobra, the g.i. Joes must infiltrate the white house to rescue the president when zartan impersonates him and tries to deceive other world leaders.
cinebarre 3d: today: 1:05, 4:05, 7:40, 10:15 citadel: today-thurs april 25: 1:30, 4:30, 7, 9:25 James island: today: 4:10, 9:30; fri: 4:10, 6:50, 9:30; sat-sun: 1:30, 4:10, 6:50, 9:30; monthurs april 25: 4:10, 6:50, 9:30 James island 3d: today: 6:50 northwoods: today: 1:25, 4:10, 6:50, 9:15; fri-thurs april 25: 1:25, 4:10, 7, 9:45 northwoods 3d: today: 1:45, 4:35, 7:20, 9:40
The Host 1/2 pg-13
when parasitic aliens invade people’s bodies and erase their memories, a young woman risks everything to protect those she loves.
citadel: today: 1:10, 3:55, 7, 9:40; fri-thurs april 25: 7, 9:40 James island: today: 4:15, 7, 9:55 northwoods: today-thurs april 25: 1:05, 3:55
cinebarre: fri: 12:40, 3:40, 7:15, 10:15; satsun: 9:40, 12:40, 3:40, 7:15, 10:15; mon-thurs april 25: 12:40, 3:40, 7:15, 10:15 citadel: fri-thurs april 25: 1, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 terrace: today: 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:30; fri-thurs april 25: 1:30, 3, 4:15, 6, 7:15, 8:30, 9:35
Scary Movie 5
pg-13
the franchise tackles the supernatural in this installment, with parodies of “paranormal activity,” “child’s play,” “inception,” “black swan,” “rise of the planet of the apes,” honey boo boo and more.
Olympus Has Fallen
cinebarre: today: 1:15, 1:25, 4:25, 7:15, 7:45, 9:25, 10; fri: 1:25, 4:25, 7:50, 10; sat-sun: 11:15, 1:25, 4:25, 7:50, 10; mon-thurs april 25: 1:25, 4:25, 7:50, 10 citadel: today-thurs april 25: 1, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 James island: today-fri: 4:05, 7:15, 9:30; sat-sun: 1:50, 4:05, 7:15, 9:30; mon-thurs april 25: 4:05, 7:15, 9:30 northwoods: today-thurs april 25: 1, 3:10, 5:20,7:30, 9:40
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Spring Breakers
cinebarre: today-fri: 12:50, 3:50, 7:20, 10:10; sat-sun: 9:55, 12:50, 3:50, 7:20, 10:10; mon-thurs april 25: 12:50, 3:50, 7:20, 10:10 citadel: fri-thurs april 25: 1, 3:50, 7, 9:45 James island: today-fri: 4, 7, 10; sat-sun: 1, 4, 7, 10; mon-thurs april 25: 4, 7, 10 northwoods: today-thurs april 25: 1:10, 3:50, 6:50, 9:35
1/2
a former special forces operator (gerard butler) must save the president (aaron eckhart) when he is kidnapped by a terrorist mastermind.
cinebarre: today: 12:55, 3:55, 7:25, 10; fri: 1:05, 4:05, 7:35, 10:20; sat-sun: 10:20, 1:05, 4:05, 7:35, 10:20; mon-thurs april 25: 1:05, 4:05, 7:35, 10:20 citadel: today-thurs april 25: 1:10, 3:40, 6:55, 9:35 James island: today-fri: 4:10, 6:55, 9:40; sat-sun: 1:25, 4:10, 6:55, 9:40; mon-thurs april 25: 4:10, 6:55, 9:40 northwoods: today-thurs april 25: 1:20, 4:10, 7:10, 9:35
Oz the Great and Powerful
1/2 pg
a small-time, unethical magician from kansas (James franco) is hurled into the enchanted land of oz and transforms himself into a great wizard and better man.
cinebarre 3d: today-fri: 12:45, 3:45, 7:10, 10:05; sat-sun: 9:50, 12:45, 3:45, 7:10, 10:05; mon-thurs april 25: 12:45, 3:45, 7:10, 10:05 citadel: today-thurs april 25: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30, 9:20 northwoods: today: 1:05, 3:50, 7, 9:45
The Place Beyond the Pines 1/2 r
a motorcycle stunt rider (ryan gosling) becomes a bank robber, and his actions create devastating consequences that affect him, the cop that pursues him (bradley cooper) and the future of their families.
1/2 r
while on vacation, four college girls search for adventure and excitement and become involved in a life of crime. cinebarre: today: 4:15s
Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor 1/2
pg-13
tyler perry’s latest drama about a marriage counselor who betrays her husband and embarks on a passionate and obsessive affair with one of her clients.
cinebarre: today: 1, 4, 7:35, 10:10; fri: 1:15, 4:15, 7:40, 10:15; sat-sun: 10:35, 1:15, 4:15, 7:40, 10:15; mon-thurs april 25: 1:15, 4:15, 7:40, 10:15 citadel: today: 1, 2, 3:45, 5, 7, 8, 9:40; frithurs april 25: 1, 3:45, 7, 9:40 James island: today-fri: 4:05, 7, 9:50; satsun: 1:15, 4:05, 7, 9:50; mon-thurs april 25: 4:05, 7, 9:50 northwoods: today: 1:10, 3:50, 7, 8:10, 9:30; fri-thurs april 25: 1:10, 3:50, 7, 9:30
Trance 1/2 r
a fine-art auctioneer (James mcavoy) teams up with a group of criminals to steal a million-dollar painting, but after an injury during the heist, he develops amnesia, and a hypnotherapist (rosario dawson) must help him recover the memory of where he hid it.
citadel: today-thurs april 25: 1:25, 4:10, 7:10, 9:35 terrace: today: 1:15, 3:10, 5:10, 7:15, 9:15; frithurs april 25: 1
azalea square, 215 Azalea Square Blvd., Summerville, 821-8000 | cinebarre, 963 Houston-Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 884-7885 | citadel mall stadium 16 with imaX, 2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 556-4629 | highway 21 drive in, Beaufort, 846-4500 | James island 8, Folly and Central Park Rd., 795-9499 | hippodrome, 360 Concord St., Suite 100, 724-9132 | cinemark movies 8, 4488 Ladson Rd., Summerville, 800-326-3264 (dial 1415#) | palmetto grande, U.S. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, 216-TOWN | park circle films, 4820 Jenkins Ave., Park Circle, North Charleston, 628-5534 | regal cinemas 18, 2401 Mall Drive, North Charleston, 529-1946 | terrace, 1956-D Maybank Hwy., 762-9494 | ivanhoe cinema 4, Walterboro, 549-6400 | northwoods stadium cinemas, 2181 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston, 518-6000
E10: Thursday, april 18, 2013
The post and courier
By deidre schipani Special to The Post and Courier
casting call
a new Food network show, “Food court wars” is casting in the area. with tyler Florence as host, the show will pit two teams against each other as they battle to win a restaurant space rent free for an entire year within one of charleston’s malls; a prize worth up to $100,000. casting producer Kristen damiani and executive producer gordon ramsay are searching for local teams with pre-existing relationships (i.e. friends, family, couples, co-workers) who believe they have the winning formula to successfully run their own locally inspired and original eatery. The concept must be specific to the charleston region. The deadline to apply is monday. For more information, go to www.FoodCourt WarsCasting.com.
tasty charleston
to celebrate the best of today’s southern cuisine, southern living magazine has announced the “10 tastiest towns in the south,” as determined by popular vote. southern living editors identified the most compelling food destinations across the region and allowed consumers to vote for their favorites once a day. while durham, n.c., took home the top award, charleston impressed editors and voters alike. charleston was recognized for its hyper-attention to local sourcing and indigenous heirloom ingredients. chefs sean Brock and mike lata are cited as the city’s star tastemakers. The magazine also singles out Butcher & Bee, two Borough’s larder and The macintosh, and recommends having a barrel-aged manhattan at The Bar at husk. each town is featured in the may issue, on newsstands Friday. For the full story, go to www.southernliving.com/ tasty.
ted’s truckin’ to d.i.
The new ted’s Butcherblock food truck will be participating in the Thursday afternoon
are invited to indulge their taste buds at the “mercy of the chef,” with each of the four courses constructed at the whim of Blu’s executive chef, Jon cropf. The four-course dinner will showcase seasonal ingredients available in the lowcountry and the innovative techniques of cropf and his team. mercy of the chef takes place every third Thursday at Blu. file/eric risbergap The cost is $40 for four Tyler Florence will act as courses, with wine pairings. host of a new Food Network reservations are not required show, “Food Court Wars,” but are suggested. Blu is at which is casting locally. 1 center st. on Folly Beach. call 588-6658. farmers market on daniel seven for salmon island through oct. 3. wild dunes resort, 5757 a selection of the shop’s palms Blvd. on the isle of most popular items will be palms, will host a sevenpre-cut and vacuum packed for freshness and available for course chef’s table special dinner with wine pairings from purchase during the market. The shop will accommodate the republic national distributing co. at 7 p.m. saturday. special orders. with 24-hour The theme, “a study of advance notice, special cuts, salmon,” was inspired by a fresh seafood and more can new “study of” culinary probe prepared and available for gram throughout destination pickup at the market. cushotels & resorts, the resort’s tomers wishing to place spemanagement company, to cial orders can call the shop showcase the collectionat 577-0094 or email info@ wide chefs’ abilities to create tedsbutcherblock.com. The farmers market is on sev- unique, inspiring dishes based on a special ingredient per en Farms drive in front of the quarter, with this quarter feaFamily circle tennis center. turing salmon. giving back The chef’s table dinner is $85, excluding tax and gratuKickin’ chicken has announced its fifth annual ity. For more, call 886-2032. month of giving celebration. taste of churches Through may 9, each of the five area Kickin’ chicken The churches of the James restaurants will donate 10 per- island community will hold cent of sales every Thursday to their second annual taste of a different neighboring nonJames island churches at profit organization; that is 20 11 a.m.-3 p.m. saturday. local nonprofits in total. various churches from the a schedule of benefiting community will show off culiorganizations by date and nary skills with dishes. There location can be found on the will be live entertainment and website, www.kickinchicken. a kids activity area. com. The event will be at the at the end of last year, Kick- soccer field of James island in’ chicken donated more christian school, behind the than $20,000 to camp happy mcdonald’s on Folly road. days and the charleston and The event is free to the comsummerville miracle leagues munity and is sponsored by after their fundraising efforts James island outreach. The during the month of giving outreach will be collecting campaign in november. canned goods at the gates to assist in stocking the pantry. have mercy For more, call 762-3653. Blu restaurant at tides Folly Beach will hold a mercy of the shopping for health chef dinner 5-10 p.m. today. louie’s Kids is holding bias the name suggests, guests weekly, one-hour grocery
store tours to teach families how to buy healthy, inexpensive food for their homes. The tours will be run by laura conners, nutrition and fitness director at louie’s Kids. contact conners at laura@ louieskids.org or call her at 819-4693 to reserve a spot for your family. tours are limited to five families each week.
no. 10
dragon palace at 162 seven Farms drive on daniel island celebrates its 10th anniversary. celebrate and enjoy a variety of specials offered through april 30. learn more at dragon palacesc.com.
grand opening
republic reign garden & lounge will hold its grand opening Friday and saturday. it is at 462 King st. call 7247400.
the mac’s back
The macintosh, 479B King st., has opened its outdoor patio. call 789-4299.
guest chef
st. helena island native absalom Thomas will be a guest chef at alluette’s cafe, 80-a reid st., through april 30. Thomas lives in Baltimore and operates rogue chef, a personal chef business. call 577-6926.
new at osteria
massi’s wine Bar and osteria is offering a three-course meal for $30 from 5-7 p.m. monday through Thursday. The bar is at 420 King st. call 727-4158.
opening plans
yoBo cantina Fresca plans to open at 10 windermere Blvd. in west ashley. on the menu: vegan and vegetarian mexican inspired foods. call 853-3287 or go to yobo cantinafresca.com.
from bulgur to zaatar
a lebanese restaurant will occupy the space of the former izakaya ramen, and before that sushi hiro. Joseph and dolly awkar plan to open a lebanese restaurant called leyla at 298 King st. a July opening is planned.
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thursday, april 18, 2013: E11
michigan transplant Jet’s pizza offers square pies By roB young Special to The Post and Courier
if you go
here’s just something about michigan and pizza. yes, pizza. The great lakes state maintains remarkable connections to the delicious italian invention, those ties running across the united states. two of the top four pizza chains in the country, domino’s and little caesars, originated in the state, which is also home to smaller chains like hungry howie’s and Bellacino’s. Then there’s Jet’s pizza, which recently landed in north charleston by way of sterling heights, mich. Brothers eugene and John Jetts opened their first pizzeria in 1978. Franchising began in 1990, and now the chain has more than 200 restaurants in 13 states.
Jet’s tries to distinguish itself from other pizza chains with a trademark style: deep-dish square pizza. Those efforts result in a filling pie and a buttery, crispy crust. similar to detroit-style pizza, the cheese bubbles up near the edges for added flavor, though it layers its sauce beneath the cheese. Jet’s also offers a “turbo crust” comprising butter, garlic and romano cheese, along
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what: Jet’s pizza where: 5325 park forest parkway, north charleston hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. monday-thursday; 10 a.m.11 p.m. friday-saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. sunday more info: 552-0311
An Italian sub from Jet’s Pizza. with several other crust varieties like cajun, poppy seed, sesame seed and shredded parmesan. hey, if it’s good even for a bagel, it’s probably good enough for a pizza. Though Jet’s pizzas (roughly $7.59-$17.35) emerge a tad oily, the general heft and extra crunch (or crust) provided
by the square design help compensate. But best might be Jet’s subs ($5.99), which are enclosed by flatbread — crispy, crunchy flatbread made from pizza dough with butter and romano cheese. addictive in the worst sort of way, the bread is the best part about the subs.
photographs by rob young
Jet’s small pizza with pepperoni and Italian sausage.
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the ordinary
Banking on an appetite for all things coastal and local
By deidre schipani Special to The Post and Courier
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n its 77th day of operation, The ordinary was nominated by the James Beard Foundation as a contender for “Best new restaurant 2012.” This accolade is one of many: chef mike lata already received the prestigious Beard “Best chef southeast” award at his first charleston restaurant, Fig. Brooks reitz, “Bartender of the year 2012,” mentions The ordinary in Food and wine magazine’s “place to go for seafood americana.” There are shoutouts in southern living, gQ, vogue, Bon appetit’s Juice column and the venerable new york times t magazine. closer to home, The post and courier, city paper, eater charleston, The local palate and art mag have followed the renovation of a former bank building and lata and business partner adam nemirow as they waded into the waters of finfish and shellfish. at their Fig restaurant, they made their mark on the farmto-table process. nailing turf, they have turned to surf at The ordinary, which opened in december. They assembled an “a-list” team to renovate the 1927 bank building. architect david Thompson and contractor mark regalbuto along with the talents of reclaimed design works, renew, urban electric and Fuzzco breathed new life into this limestone and brick building. and they did this in a seamless manner save for that little obstacle called a safe. no longer a repository for the bank’s assets, it frames the kitchen of The ordinary — capital of another kind. order and symmetry define this space, with a cavernous
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The Ordinary is at 544 King St. in downtownCharleston.
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tavern where a complete meal could be had for a fixed price. read more restaurant The concept has shifted a bit reviews at charlestonscene. with a menu that showcases com. locally sourced seafood and items that allow for a wide net for crafting your dining ceiling engaged to float noise experience. into the atmosphere and make The ordinary provides an conversation possible. opportunity for this chef with repurposed antique black exacting standards to tilt in walnut wood lends richness to the direction of his new engthe interior. land roots and bring passion Booths are raised so that and precision to the harvests the head height of guests in of the sea. he speaks of merthe booths does not contrast roir, a marine version of tersharply with those gathered at rior. This is a term that came the bar. into common usage with the marble-topped tables for watermen at rappahannock two run parallel to the booths river oysters, where the nuwith ample privacy. upstairs anced differences in the flais a mezzanine that mirrors vors of their oysters changed the seating pattern below: based on where they were tables along the rail and bangrowing. like grapes, oysters quettes along the wall. The feel reveal their flavor profiles is modern Belle epoque. based on seawater, salinity, you could be in le dome algal diet and more. cafe or la coupole in paris. as oysters spatted and But you are not. For lata spawned, lata and his team and nemirow, The ordinary culled and coddled the aqua began by taking its cues from farmers who tilled in the wathe British establishment of a ters of the lowcountry: chisel-
ing oysters, monitoring crab molts, measuring the salinity of the estuaries and bays, providing purging flats and in the case of the capers Blades oysters, patiently waiting as supplier dave Belanger excised singles from oyster clusters and groomed them for the raw bar at The ordinary. This is a kitchen that knows the provenance of its catch. a kitchen where sourcing and cooking skills are equals; where purveyors share common passions refined by mutual respect and trust. The seafood is pristine. otter island oysters from the ace Basin, capers Blades from capers inlet, stone crabs from Kimberly carroll, clams from clammer dave, Katama Bay and Beach Blonde oysters — all remarkable not only in flavor profiles but in the surgical precision with which they were released from the shells. The house-made ketchup is too “muddy” tasting for me. These oysters deserve a squeeze of lemon at best,
the ordinary cuisine: seafood category: neighborhood favorite phone: 414-7060 bar: full-service bar, specialty cocktails, ciders and craft beers hours: 3 p.m.-until close tuesday-sunday food: service: 1/2 atmosphere: price: $$$-$$$$$ costs: appetizers $5-$25, soups $12, salads $10, raw bar $1.50-$45-mp, shellfish
towers $65-$125, large plates $24-mp, vegetable sides $4$7, desserts $8 vegetarian options: yes, if one eats seafood wheelchair accessible: yes parking: lot, street parking other: eattheordinary. com, facebook, twitter, mail@eattheordinary.com, daily market specials, oyster bar service begins at 3 p.m., hot food service begins at 5:30 p.m. opentable, gift cards.
but you are served a classic mignonette, fresh horseradish and recently a tricked-up vinaigrette with blood orange and jalapenos. lata reels in his new england connections for maine lobster, and the lobster roll ($25) suffers no fools. it’s pure meat and a few celery leaves for flavor, but no crunchy bits to disturb luscious tail, knuckle and claw morsels. The roll is classic, split on top and made for the restaurant. portuguese influences play out in clams ($16) steamed in pork broth with chiles, and a new orleans version of barbecue shrimp ($15) blankets shrimp in an emulsified butter sauce with not much in common with vinegar or mustard. Bring on the bread. do try the plateau de fruits de mer, aka shellfish towers. raw and cooked seafood is presented on ice with a variety of dipping sauces. prices will range from a single platter ($65) to a triple for $125. expect to see shrimp, clams, oysters, lobster, crab and more based on the size selected. The chowder at The ordinary has its roots in new england; the fish was cod and the base, broth and milk. we ordered the black roux gumbo
($12) with fried shrimp and benne seed topping ($12). This is the holy grail of roux; the cajun napalm of the kitchen — flour toasted in oil to the color of bittersweet chocolate and possessing a depth of flavor that speaks to its afrocaribbean roots. onions, carrots, bell peppers and okra mellow its flavors with sweet shrimp and fragrant rice elevating this iconic soup/stew. a steak frites, (mp) and $27 at the time of this visit, offers a choice of a culotte steak (top of the sirloin) or swordfish steak served with fries and a small salad. swordfish schnitzel ($24) was another wonderful dish. with austrian roots, this simple saute of breadcrumbcrusted fish was finished with a brown butter vinaigrette, strewn with filaments of lemon peel as the tiniest of caper buds nipped the surface of the fish. The ordinary nails the details, from the host station fashioned from a former teller’s table to the “taxidermied” aquarium crafted by Becca Barnet, the daumier print of the oyster eater, and the sea salt just the right crystal size to finish a dish. it is a piscine pleasure dome.
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thursday, april 18, 2013: E13
weekend has art, crafts, music and drama
By olivia pool Special to The Post and Courier
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aren Keene day’s paintings are inspired by some of the most beautiful creatures on the planet: horses. “moved by the noble, beautiful, powerful qualities of horses, day successfully reveals the spirituality of the animals in her artwork through color and movement,” said chelsea steadman of the michael mitchell gallery. “so deeply affected by the animals, day feels compelled to transfer their majesty to canvas. simple painted line is juxtaposed with slashes of vibrant color in order to capture the untamed beauty and spirit of the wild horses free of tack and rider.” day’s paintings have been featured in numerous horse magazine: equine image, andalusian and conquistador. The artist clearly feels passionate about the subject as she gives regular workshops, slide shows and presentations to business groups, artists’ associations and schoolchildren. view her latest collection, “moments with wild horses,” 6-9 tonight at the michael mitchell gallery, 438 King st. day will be at the reception. 564-0034 or www.michael mitchellcharleston.com
nancy santos
Samille Basler stars as Miss Daisy and Keith Alston as Hoke in “Driving Miss Daisy” at Midtown Productions on James Island. 763-4941 or www.chamber musiccharleston.org
paint it forward
wine and design will be hosting its fifth annual paint it Forward Fundraiser on april 24 as part of the Blessing of the Fleet in mount pleasant. The money raised will help support local shrimpers, and attendees will be painting a 12-by-12-inch shrimp-inspired painting. artist and instructor James irving will teach everyone step by step. There will be beer by westbrook and doughnuts by glazed. guests are welcome to bring their own wine. The event will take place 68 p.m. at alhambra hall. The cost is $40, which includes art supplies and everyone’s first beer and doughnuts. 388-7857 or www.wineand designus.com
A piece by Karen Keene Day.
artisan market
The charleston crafts cooperative gallery will host an artisan market 10 a.m.-5 p.m. saturday at earth Fare, 74 Folly road. There will be local, handmade crafts, including pottery from cone 10, charleston woodturners, jewelry, glass, metal work, textiles and photography.
celebrating austria
chamber music charleston has put on some really topnotch concerts over the past
few years. on saturday, join them for the finale of the Kuhn & Kuhn law Firm memminger concert series featuring guest pianist andrew armstrong. The theme will be a celebration of austria and will feature piano and string pieces by austrian composers. “The concert opens with a chamber version of ‘The poet and peasant overture’ by Franz von suppe and continues with two works by Fritz Kreisler, his libeslied for cello and piano
charleston arts Festival gala on april 26 at montague terrace at the north charleston ‘driving miss daisy’ coliseum. The play that inspired the we’re letting you know about academy award-winning film this black-tie optional event “driving miss daisy” is openin advance as you’ll need to ing tonight at midtown propurchase tickets by tuesday by ductions on James island. calling coordinator pam smith The story of the relationat 740-5847. ship between daisy, an elderly smith talked about what to southern woman, and her expect at the gala. “The 2013 african-american chauffeur is arts festival gala begins with an a timeless american classic. outdoor reception under the “Their iconic tale of pride, oaks from 6-7:30 p.m. featurchanging times and the transing light refreshments, musical provided formative power of friendship entertainment by the leonard has warmed the hearts of milschool of music Jazz ensemble lions worldwide,” said midtown and a live plein-air painting and schon rosmarin for violin artistic director sheri grace demonstration by local artist and piano. The final work on wenger. deborah meyer.” the program is Franz schubert’s There will be performances at The garden party will move famed ‘trout’ Quintet, com8 p.m. today-sunday as well as indoors to montague terrace posed in 1819 for the unique april 25-27 and may 2-3 with at 7:30 p.m. for dinner service ensemble of piano, violin, viola, 3 p.m. shows set for april 28 and an evening concert by the cello and double bass,” explains and may 5. tickets are $20 for north charleston pops!, which sandra nikolajevs of chamber adults, $18 for seniors and $16 will perform a variety of selecmusic charleston. for students. tions that include light classical, The doors at memminger au795-2223 or www.midtown Broadway, rock ’n’ roll, country ditorium, 56 Beaufain st., open productions.org and more. at 6:30 p.m. with the concert Following the concert, guests arts festival gala beginning at 7:30 p.m. table can dance the night away to seating is already sold out, but support the talented cremusic by the 17 south Band. theater seats are available for atives in north charleston this The north charleston arts $25. year by attending the north Festival will be may 3-11.
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brad paisley
Wheelhouse/Sony Nashville/Arista
C+
anyone unfamiliar with the music of modern country music star Brad paisley might easily lump him in with any of the other countless modern country music singers out there. he certainly looks the part, what with his ever-present cowboy hat and his chiseled good looks. But paisley has gifts that put him out in front of the pack. First and foremost, he’s a gifted guitar player. The guy absolutely tears it up on his signature paisley-printed guitars live. he’s also a gifted songwriter, with more
paul anka
Duets/Legacy
B
when you mention the name paul anka to anyone over the age of 60, don’t be surprised if they get a bit of a faraway look in their eyes. anka’s songwriting talents span seven decades, going back as far as 1957 with “diana.” since then, the hits have just kept on coming. whether it was him singing one himself, as on “(you’re) having my Baby,” or another artist was covering one of his compositions,
willie nelson and family
Let’s Face the Music and Dance/Legacy
A-
as hard as it might be to believe, country legend willie nelson turns 80 this year. when most folks are normally kicking back and enjoying their golden years at that age, nelson has no time for that. he’s still touring, pursuing various business ventures such as his bio-fuel operation and, of course, recording albums. honestly, nelson could probably live comfortably off the royalties from the patsy cline hit “crazy,” which he wrote, but that isn’t nelson’s style.
than a few hits under his belt. Those positive traits are largely what makes listening to the majority of his new album, “wheelhouse,” such a disjointed experience. sure, there are some genuinely good potential modern country hits, such as “southern comfort Zone” and “tin can on a string,” but some of the other material on the album is sure to leave fans scratching their heads. First on that list is “accidental racist,” which features paisley trading lyrics about race relations in the south with rapper ll cool J. it seems like a noble idea, but thanks to subpar songwriting and some truly awful lyrics (“if you don’t judge my do-rag, i won’t
judge your red flag”), that tune has become almost universally reviled. other curious moments come when paisley includes the likes of monty python comedian eric idle on “death of a married man” and “Karate” with charlie daniels. one clever song, “Those crazy christians,” actually makes up for those previously mentioned disasters with lyrics that would make the late poet shel silverstein proud. all in all, though, “wheelhouse” is a wildly uneven album. key tracks: “southern comfort zone,” “tin can on a string,” “those crazy christians”
such as tom Jones on “she’s a lady,” there’s no doubt that anka ranks in the upper echelon of songwriters. while the idea of an album of duets seems to have been done to death, anka gets a pass here, if only for the sheer number of a-list artists with whom he collaborates. anka either wrote or co-wrote all but two of the songs on this album, and the pair he didn’t write, willie nelson’s “crazy” (sung with nelson) and Johnny Burke and arthur Johnston’s “pennies From heaven” (sung with michael Buble) really need no introduction. highlights on the album include anka and
the late michael Jackson on “This is it,” a slowed down version of “she’s a lady” with Jones and a great version of “i really miss you” with leon russell. particularly good is anka’s duet with dolly parton on “do i love you (yes, in every way),” which perfectly showcases the country music queen’s gorgeous vocals. it might seem a little schmaltzy to younger listeners, but for folks into easy listening music, the style in which anka has always excelled, this is audio gold.
on his new cd, released in part to celebrate his the milestone birthday, nelson includes one original tune, “is the Better part over,” but chooses to fill the rest of the album with great songs by other songwriters. highlights include the title track by irving Berlin; a great little rock ’n’ roll boogie by carl perkins, “matchbox;” and a beautifully imperfect take on django reinhardt’s instrumental “nuages.” This is willie in the most comfortable and reflective of moods, and those feelings can be heard in the music on the album.
additional songs worth mentioning include mack gordon’s “you’ll never Know,” which evokes memories of nelson’s “stardust” album, and a gorgeous and heartfelt rendition of al and morty nevins’ “twilight time.” with the obvious love that nelson has for his craft, here’s hoping the guy makes it to 100 and is still hard at work doing what he loves.
key tracks: “do i love you (yes, in every way),” “crazy,” “she’s a lady”
key tracks: “let’s face the music and dance,” “matchbox,” “twilight time” — by devin grant
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water liars
less than two years ago, Justin Kinkel-schuster played a few rough-draft versions of songs he had written for friend and fellow musician andrew Bryant, an instance that resulted in a collaborative songwriting and performance duo. The st. louis-based Kinkelschuster went to Bryant’s native mississippi, where the pair spontaneously recorded its debut in a small mill town with one microphone, a small collection of instruments and a kinetic energy that spun out an entire album in three days. The duo released its sophomore album, “wyoming,” in march, once again showcasing provided a painful, simple honesty void of the generic, pretentious Water Liars will perform Monday at The Royal American. predictability typically associated with modern indie music that sounds as though the pair would be as happy playing in its living room as it would in front of an audience. water liars will perform monday at The royal american, 970 morrison drive, with elim Bolt and scott dence. tickets are $5 at the door. The show starts at 9 p.m. Aer released their fullgo to TheRoyalAmerican. length debut, “The Bright com for more information. The Polish Ambassador Side,” in 2012. The duo will will appear Saturday at The perform Wednesday at the the polish ambassador Pour House. Music Farm. david sugalski began making electronic music several aer debut ep, “what you need,” years ago in his native oakprobably the last place you in october. The ep quickly land, calif., but it wasn’t un- would expect to hear the became the no. 1 album on til 2007, under the moniker beginnings of a new music the itunes hip-hop charts, The polish ambassador, that sensation is on the front porch eventually climbing into the he began making waves inof a massachusetts frat house, top 10 on the itunes overall spitting from the mouths of a album charts. ternationally. couple of college bros sporting The duo’s full-length debut, since 2007, sugalski has the latest air Flights and clean “The Bright side” was released released nine albums as The in July, climbing in popularpolish ambassador, spinning cuts. But the last place you would expect to look is often ity on the heels of the group’s a live show of breakbeat and singles “like the way” and synth-funk that is as trancing where you find the biggest surprises. “Floats my Boat.” to date, aer as it is prodding. such a fortune cookie state- has grown its following after The polish ambassador will well-received performances perform saturday at The pour ment holds true for Bostonbased duo Fresh aer movealongside mac miller, shwayze, house, 1977 maybank highment, or simply aer. cisco adler and others. way. tickets are $13 in adequal parts mcs and acousaer will perform wednesday vance, $17 the day of the show, tic singers, david von mering at the music Farm, 32 ann and are available at the door and carter schultz released st. tickets are $15 in advance, or online at etix.com. This their debut mixtape, “The $18 the day of the show, and show is for ages 18 and over; reach,” last year as an online are available at the door or onthose under 21 are subject to line at etix.com. doors open a surcharge at the door. doors introduction that has garnered 100,000 downloads. at 8 p.m. open at 9 p.m. The pair played off the mixgo to MusicFarm.com or call 571-4343 or go to CharlestonPourHouse.com. tape’s success by releasing its call 577-6989.
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shooter Jennings aims for the songwriter’s life
By Ballard lesemann Special to The Post and Courier
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inger/guitarist shooter Jennings (born waylon albright Jennings) was a 25-year-old rookie songwriter when he started working on his debut solo album, “put the ‘o’ Back in country,” in 2004. at the time, he was working under the long shadow of his country music hall of Fame dad, waylon Jennings, a veteran of the “outlaw country” movement of the late ’60s and early ’70s. it wasn’t an easy task for a young, budding songsmith who related more to classic rock, folk-pop and blues than old-school country music. “people already have an idea and an expectation about me before they’d meet me or hear me. it’s like a misconception, but it’s something i’ve dealt with my whole life,” Jennings said of being the son of a famous father. “some people either assume that i’ll be some rich, spoiled, entitled son-ofa-star dude or that i’m some beer-drinking, hell-raising character. i’m always going up against that.”
Different from dad
“as a songwriter, my favorite artists are usually songwriters — from Bob dylan and (Bruce) springsteen to trent reznor and david Bowie,” Jennings added. “my dad actually didn’t write that many songs during his career. he was great at picking songs by other songwriters to play, and there’s an art to that, too. i don’t come from that as much because i’m not as gifted as a singer.” while most of the twangy country-rock of “put the ‘o’ Back in country” shares a kinship with the original outlaw country fare, Jennings said his most recent work aims for a more textured and sophisticated rock/pop/blues hybrid. with his latest release, “The other life,” the younger Jennings has stepped into more of a self-made role as an independent songwriter. “i’m more than proud of
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if you go what: shooter Jennings with uncle lucius when: 9 p.m. saturday where: the windjammer, 1008 ocean blvd., isle of palms price: $15 in advance, $18 the day of for more info: www.the-windjammer.com or www.shooterjennings.com shooter Jenning also will perform at 3 p.m. saturday at earshot charleston, 1663 savannah highway, in west ashley as part of record store day. find out more at recordstore day.com and facebook.com/earshotcharleston. where i come from, and my dad was a great dad, but in some ways, i’ve gone farther down the road as a songwriter than he did,” Jennings said. “i’ve been able to separate myself in that way. also, a lot of die-hard waylon fans who love that outlaw country music of the ’60s and ’70s don’t really get the music that i’m doing these days — not all
of them, but most of them. some of my music gets really dark and really weird, so it’s confusing to some of them.” since his debut, shooter Jennings’ catalog has become more diverse and eclectic with every release. on the 11-song “The other please see jennings, page e17
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life,” he jumps steadily from fist-pumping anthems and gritty blues-rock songs to soul-stirring gospel and waltzy acoustic ballads. “when i got around to this new record, i chose to fill in the flavors that would make the record as tight as possible,” Jennings said. “i feel like the more i play and write, the better i get. “in the recent documentary ‘The promise: The darkness on the edge of town story,’ Bruce springsteen talks a lot about how his musical instincts drive you when you’re young, but then after a while, your experiences start to drive you — and you get better,” he added. “it makes sense to me, looking back at the early stuff i did. you have to get through your initial period where you’re trying to define your sound. now, i have a lot behind me, and i’m not worried about making the wrong impression or the wrong move. i’ve already made all the impressions i can make.”
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The album
The opening track on “The other life,” “The Flying saucer song,” rolls slowly with ambient piano and a spacedout groove. “a hard lesson to learn” brings in some bluesy guitar riffs in the vein of creedence clearwater revival. “The white trash song,” featuring guest vocalist scott h. Biram, kicks off with an acoustic guitar intro and accelerates into a fast-truckin’ rocker. The title track is steeped in southern soul, gospel and ray price-esque piano. other highlights on “The other life” include a harmony-laden acoustic duet between Jennings and patty griffin of Band of Joy titled “wild & lonesome,” the fiddle-driven rocker anthem “outlaw you” and the guitar-heavy, hand-clappin’ party tune “mama, it’s Just my medicine.” Black oak arkansas frontman Jim “dandy” mangrum sings a few extra verses on the echo-y “15 million lightyears away,” as well.
On the road
as Jennings has worked on his songwriting craft, he’s also picked up experience as a bandleader handling a handful of different ensembles. his first group, the .357s, leaned more toward the traditional honky-tonk style. in recent years, Jennings toured and recorded with a combo called The triple crown, featuring pianist erik deutsch, guitarist chris masterson, drummer tony leone, bassist Jeff hill and pedal steel player Jon graboff. That group toured in support of the “Family man” album in 2011. They contributed to many of the tracks on both “Family man” and “The other life.” last year, Jennings loosely assembled a new group in nashville, tenn., to handle shows and sessions in and around music city. and the songwriter recently partnered with the members of austin, texas-based roots-rock band uncle lucius for the winter and spring dates supporting “The other life,” which hit the streets march 12.
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uncle lucius will open and provide backing for Jennings at The windjammer this weekend and throughout the tour across the southeast. comprising singer/guitarist Kevin galloway, bassist hal vorpahl, lead guitarist mike carpenter, drummer Josh greco and singer/keyboardist Jon grossman, uncle lucius
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recently issued a critically acclaimed album titled “and you are me.” The bluestinged rock ’n’ soul sound naturally complements Jennings’ rich mix of styles. “i’ve been traveling a lot and taking all the options that i can to work and promote the new record this year, but working in the studio is my
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favorite thing to do by far,” Jennings said. “i’m proud of ‘The other life.’ i think it’s the first album i’ve made where all of the different flavors of music i’ve done have come together. i’ve always separated things before, but this one encapsulates everything into one. That’s kind of my ultimate goal.”
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charleston international film festival the charleston international film festival is back for a sixth year, offering five days of films, workshops and fun. view a mix of shorts and feature-length films from amateurs, emerging and veteran filmmakers from charleston, throughout the u.s. and countries including argentina, greece, italy and more. scattered throughout the schedule are numerous informative and educational workshops and a few special events. april 27 features two: a Q&a with producer chris brigham, who worked on “argo,” “inception” and “analyze this,” among others; and a special screening of “catch me if you can” and a Q&a with the subject of the film, frank abagnale Jr. with after-parties on april 18, 19 and 20, the festival is capped off by an awards gala april 28. the gala will include a cocktail hour, three-course dinner, live music and the presentation of the spire award to cinematographer bill butler, honoring his lifetime achievements of for his work on “Jaws,” “stripes,” “grease” and “rocky.” when: wednesday-april 28 where: various locations around downtown charleston price: free-$99 for the awards gala for more info: www.charlestoniff.org
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Frank Abagnale Jr. (above), portrayed by actor Leonardo DiCaprio (right) in the film ”Catch Me If You Can,” is the real-life subject of the book he wrote about his time as a con artist.
carlos mencia undoubtedly one of today’s most popular entertainers and comics, comedy central darling carlos mencia has returned to his roots the last few years, focusing on performing stand-up for smaller and more intimate audiences. and locals will be able to catch one of these shows, thanks to music farm productions and the comedy zone. maybe best known for his “mind of mencia” tv show, the
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actor-comedian appeals to a diverse audience as he skewers the current and the cultural. when: 8 p.m. friday; doors open at 7 p.m. where: music
farm, 32 ann st. price: $25 for more info: musicfarm. com or carlosmencia.com
gimme shelter benefits operation home, which will use proceeds from the party to build wheelchair ramps and repair roofs, windows and floors for at least 60 homes this year. the retro-themed party will feature a dJ, bowling, arcade games, skee ball, live and silent auctions, and a raffle for a scout boat. comfort foods and american classics will be prepared by home team bbQ executive chef aaron siegel. when: 7 p.m. today where: the alley, 131 columbus st. price: $20, vip passes are $100 for more info: operationhome.org
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east coast paddlesports and outdoor festival formerly known as the east coast canoe and kayak festival, this expanded event features immersion in the history, technique, hands-on experience and fun of canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and all things outdoors. in its 23rd year, enjoy archery, disc golf, mountain biking, climbing and more, all in addition to the paddling fun. there will be evening concerts friday and saturday. new this year is the try it
zone, where attendees can try everything from archery to climbing to slacklining. a full schedule of event can be found online. when: friday-sunday where: James island county park, 871 riverland drive price: gate admission is $1; a “try it” pass is $10; a daily pass is $55 and a weekend pass is $115 for more info: 7954386 or ccprc.com/outdoor fest
the folks over at boone hall have taken the lowcountry strawberry festival to the next level after taking a year off. they have added more than 30 attractions and rides, two days and additional hours to the event. in addition to the tradition of picking berries and enjoy a day on the farm, amusements of america will be adding to the fun with about 25 rides for the whole family and additional attractions such as pig races, juggling and magic shows. the family-friendly event will feature vendors and a variety of festival-type foods. when: today-sunday where: boone hall plantation, 1235 long point road, mount pleasant price: admission is $5 for ages 12 and up, $3 for ages 3-11, free for children 2 and under; ride-everything wrist bands are $10 today, $15 in advance and $20 at the gate friday-sunday for more info: boone hallplantation.com
fam Jam the children’s museum of the lowcountry will transform marion square into a giant playground where families can enjoy funfilled physical challenges, relay races, outdoor play and more. this ninth annual event, while focusing on fun, also strives to tackle childhood obesity. partnering with the farmers market and with a theme of “homegrown family fun with no sugar added,” the community festival will include fitness demonstrations, jump castles, live music and more. when: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. saturday where: marion square price: free for more info: 853-8962 or www. explorecml.org
charleston race week
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one of the largest and most popular regattas in the nation, sperry top-sider charleston race week will again take over charleston harbor for four full days of racing and parties. with nearly 300 boats from across the u.s. and six other countries having registered to compete as of last week, this record-setting race year looks to be the best of the bunch. in addition to the races, numerous parties will be held at race village, including cocktails on the beach today through saturday, thursday fish tacos, a friday lowcountry feast, and the sunday afternoon beer and chili cookout. when: thursday-sunday where: race village at the charleston harbor resort & marina, 20 patriots point road, mount pleasant price: free-$75 for shoreside event passes for more info: www.charleston raceweek.com
gov’t mule initially formed as a side project to the allman brothers band by warren haynes and allen woody in 1994, the southern rock jam band gov’t mule has grown into a force of its own. producing seven studio albums, a handful of dvds and live albums, and sold-out coast-tocoast tours, the group bills itself as “one of the hardest working bands in rock
history.” the quartet continues their trek on their prepare to shout! tour with a stop in north charleston. when: 8 p.m. sunday where: north charleston performing arts center, 5001 coliseum drive price: $31 in advance, $36 day of for more info: www.northcharleston coliseumpac.com or www.mule.net
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Local musicians reflect on how ‘The King of the Blues’ shaped their playing
By stratton lawrence Special to The Post and Courier
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lues guitar legend B.B. King didn’t have eric clapton, Jimi hendrix or stevie ray vaughan to listen to while he developed his playing style, but each of those greats had King. “it’s B.B. King and his contemporaries that are responsible for the shift in the guitar’s role and function,” said guitarist wallace mullinax, who will perform with elise testone in the opening set at King’s show tuesday at the north charleston performing arts center. “There’s a lot of sonic space between django reinhardt and Jimi hendrix, but it was all bridged by B.B. King.” Born riley B. King in 1925 in itta Bena, miss., B.B. King’s influences were the acoustic-playing delta bluesmen of his region. along with fellow guitarists like albert King and t-Bone walker, B.B. King embodied the transition from acoustic to please see King, page e21
if you go what: b.b. king with opening guest elise testone when: 8 p.m. tuesday where: north charleston performing arts center, 5001 coliseum drive price: $49-$119 for more info: www.north charlestoncoliseumpac.com or www.bbking.com
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B.B. King, who is still going strong at 87, will visit the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on Tuesday.
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King from page e20 electric blues music. taking up the guitar at 12, music provided the young King his ticket off the cotton plantation where he was raised. working in memphis, tenn., as a dJ and singer, he established himself as a bandleader by his mid-20s. That was 1950. in the six decades since, King’s career and stature have exceeded that of any other blues guitarist and singer. he is a grammy winner, a recipient of the national medal of arts and the presidential medal of Freedom, and a consummate performer, taking the stage 300 nights a year well into his 70s. today, King is 87 and still out on the road playing his hollowbody gibson es-355 “lucille,” perhaps the most famous named guitar in history. it’s the style in which he plays lucille, however, that’s left an indelible mark on so many musicians who derive inspiration from him.
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testone first recalls seeing King perform when she was a student at coastal carolina university in 2004. “as soon as he stepped foot on stage, my eyes were just glued to him,” recalls the local singer and “american idol” veteran, who will open for King at tuesday’s show. “it was his whole presentation; his storytelling, his personality and the character in his voice. B.B. King can hit one note and within it there are 20 different feelings trapped inside. you can just tell that when he sings, it’s a release of all the pain and emotion he’s felt through his entire life.” testone and her band are putting the final touches on her debut album, “in This life,” due for release this summer. she’s self-producing the collection’s 12 original songs, some of which she’ll perform in stripped-down acoustic versions at the show with mullinax, bassist Ben wells and drummer daniel crider. For mullinax, opening for King is a career milestone, but even more of an honor. “it’s one of those things that i know i’m going to treasure forever,” said the guitarist, who credits King for aspects of his own playing style. “when you start to learn how to solo, the very first progressions you work with are vamps and blues, so stuff like ‘The Thrill is
Elise Testone gone’ is right there. i’ve been playing B.B. King songs since i first learned to play single-note stuff on guitar.” specifically, mullinax refers to King’s introduction of a technique known as the “butterfly vibrato” to the guitar-playing lexicon, lending a heavy flutter to a single string that nearly simulates the sound of a slide. it’s the move that leads people to identify King as a player whom listeners can identify by hearing just one note. “he opens his hand and usually uses his index finger on the string, and it almost looks like a butterfly flapping its wings,” said mullinax. “That move is so fundamental to guitar playing that it’s almost as important as the first guy to play with a pick or the first guy to play single-note solos as opposed to just comping chords. it’s so important that when you do it, you’re not ripping off B.B. King; you’re just being absolutely respectful to the fundamentals of guitar. it is to single-note electric guitar what butter is to cooking.”
Local influence
whether directly or through the osmosis of techniques into other players, most electric guitarists have been influenced in some way by King’s playing. lee Barbour, a local musician with the groups post-cobra and Barbour + Kaler + Jenkins, who has taught jazz guitar at the college of charleston, recalls King’s records playing in his home as a child. when he picked up his dad’s guitar in the ninth grade, it was King’s licks that he tried to emulate. “i came back to him three or four years ago after i’d been through this whole maze of jazz and rock and funk guitar,” said Barbour. “as a jazz guitarist, so much importance is put on harmonic complexity, as opposed to tone. B.B. King uses his hands to get the most out of the simplest
B.B. King, Newport, 1968, by Dick Waterman (b. 1935), pigment print on watercolor paper. phrases.” another charleston guitarist, J.r. getches, recalls King’s hands being “as big as catcher’s mitts.” getches, who now performs with the louie d. project, once opened for King in new york in the mid-’90s. Backstage after the show, King let the young guitarist play lucille. “he uses the heaviest gauge strings i’ve ever encountered, like cables on a guitar,” recalls getches. “his hands are so big and strong. it’s amazing how much strength he has to get that level of vibrato in his playing.” a military brat, getches first discovered King’s music while living in Bangkok, Thailand, as a teenager. one day, the soldiers at the base’s pool were listening to music that caught his ear. it was King’s 1970 album, “indianola mississippi seeds,” which features leon russell on piano. “i heard a song and said, ‘oh, my god.’ i had not been touched by music like that before,” getches remembers. “i had my father take me over to the pX
and bought a copy and wore that sucker out.” getches found a book about King’s playing technique and began studying what it meant to play the blues. in the end, what he learned the most from King’s style was “what not to play.” “it’s not the notes he plays, but the spaces between them,” getches explains. “King has these amazingly spare but emotive riffs.” King’s influence dates even farther back into the life of george mcdaniel, the guitarist with charleston group The shutter dogs. Born in memphis, tenn., mcdaniel’s father was assistant director at the center for southern Folklore. he’d book performances for King in town and brought his young son to the show’s sound check. “i have pictures of me on stage with B.B. when i was 2 years old,” said mcdaniel, who plans to attend the concert with his father. “B.B. King cuts it right down to the core. he doesn’t overplay. he does so much with
one note, and that’s harder to do than to run 100 miles an hour through a scale.” Blues guitarist sarah cole also had the chance to meet King as a child, when her family traveled to seattle to hear King play a two-night run when she was 13. “you could really tell in B.B. King’s voice that what he was singing was pretty real, and i just felt it,” explains cole, who soon thereafter began performing King’s song “how Blue can you get” with her group, coletrain. “our singer in the band was 14, and there’s a line where he sings, ‘i gave you seven children, and now you want to give them back.’ That was funny to hear him sing, but it’s cool to see younger people still listening to B.B. King all these years later.” Keyboardist gary erwin (aka shrimp city slim) recalls King and Bobby Blue Bland performing in charleston at the King street palace in 1993. erwin’s group at the time, Blue light special, opened the show and hung out with King in the dressing room after the show. “i remember he had a nice, firm handshake, the kind of handshake you partake of carefully. ... you don’t want to damage those digits!” recalls erwin. “i think what has distinguished B.B. King from other blues artists is his consummate professionalism, showmanship and the easygoing, generous demeanor of the master entertainer. he is one classy man and has been from the start.” each local musician cites the 1965 album “live at the regal” among the recordings that has influenced them most. in it, the audience sounds much like one expected at a Beatles concert, with hundreds of women’s shrieks cutting through the noise. it’s a testament to King’s stature and role in the history of american music, and it’s a modern-day miracle that half a century later it’s still possible to hear him perform in charleston. “Knowing that i can be that age and still want to go out and do this is as impressive and inspiring as anything,” said mullinax. “i still come back to King’s technique when i practice. you could spend a lifetime trying to achieve his singing quality on the electric guitar. what King first did, everybody else has done since. he’s that important to the vocabulary of a blues guitarist.”
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harbor city festival photographs by marie rodriguez
the latest spring music event to come to the lowcountry, harbor city festival promised to “make an impact on south carolina’s music community,” and there’s no doubt that it did. while the event last thursday generated a good number of attendees and $8,000 for patriots point, the event also generated a number of noise complaints. featuring performances by alesso, kap slap, dJ ev, cJismy and freaky franz and more, the festival also had local food truck vendors on-site and craft brews pouring in the beer garden. and while the event could be considered a success, the folks at patriots point called it a mistake that won’t be repeated. read more about the backlash from harbor city fest at postand courier.com. see more photos from the event at charlestonscene.com.
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Jessica Russo, Mike Fischer, Taylor Fischer, Caroline Reid and Morgan Calcy David Castro, Diana Cardona, Celimar Maldonado, Sebastian Castro and Javier Naya
Blake Bush and Charles Baumbach
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Charleston Beer Week Event celebrates all things beer
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ho doesn’t love kicking back after a long day and popping open a cold one to sip on while watching the sun set? The beer business is thriving, and that fact is proven time and time again. The craft beer industry is growing at an exponential pace, with the local scene boasting five
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what’s on tap sunday
from terrapin beer co. during the university of georgia vs. georgia tech game. afterward, enjoy live music and food specials. when: 6 p.m. tuesday where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road, west ashley
Sunday Funday Bowling
what: celebrate the official charleston beer week kickoff, where you can watch your favorite breweries battle it out on the bowling lanes in a tournament. but if you’re more into playing than watching, you can join one of the eight confirmed teams: anderson valley brewing, red stripe, weihenstephan, carolina brewery, river dog brewing, sam adams, stone brewing and westbrook brewing. when: 2 p.m. sunday where: the alley, 131 columbus st.
S.C. Beer Night
what: with more than 10 breweries open or in the planning stages, that is reason alone to celebrate. when: 6 p.m. tuesday where: closed for business, 453 king st.
Abita Beer Dinner
Monday Home Brew Rally
what: charlie papazian, president of the u.s. brewers’ association, author of “the complete Joy of homebrewing” series and “godfather” of modern american home brewing, will be hanging out, signing books and meeting other home brewers, who are welcome to bring their creations. the event acts as the official kickoff for the second annual iron brew competition, held in conjunction with mellow mushroom avondale. when: 5 p.m. monday where: holy city brewing, 4155 dorchester road
Brewmaster Boat Cruise
what: aboard the schooner pride, an 84-foot tall ship, enjoy five beer samples from the tenth and blake portfolio, which includes blue moon and leinenkugel paired with appetizers. the brewmaster
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The Griffon will host an event April 25 and will take part in the bar crawl April 27. from tenth and blake will be on board to talk about each beer and its pairing and answer questions as you sail charleston harbor. when: 5:30 p.m. monday where: departs from aquarium wharf, 360 concord st. price: $25
Craft Beer Kickball
what: Join one of the brewery teams — rJ rockers, sweetwater, weihenstephan, lagunitas, frothy beard, foothills, terrapin, sam adams, palmetto and carolina brewery — to get in on the tournament. or just sit on the sidelines and enjoy a $4 pint from the beer garden and watch what happens on the field. when: 6 p.m. monday where: riley park,360 fishburne st. price: $10 for players, $5 for
what: take part in a five-course, eight-beer dinner. the beers are from three breweries representing maine and california. the menu includes lobster carpaccio, lightly smoked duck breast, tomato and basil sorbet, braised beef oxtail and apple pie-stuffed apple. when: 7 p.m. monday where: five loaves cafe, 43 cannon st. price: $70 more info: 937-4303
of maltiness! where the focus is a single brewing ingredient, a number of malt-forward beers will be on tap, and reps will be on hand to talk about how malt was used in their recipes. abita, brooklyn, foothills, founders, frothy beard, holy city, lagunitas, palmetto, river dog, rJ rockers, sierra nevada, smuttynose, sweetwater, terrapin and thomas creek will participate. when: 4:30 p.m. tuesday where: liberty tap room, 1028 Johnnie dodds blvd., mount pleasant
Tuesday
Beer, Baseball, & BBq
spectators
Beer Dinner
Pursuit of Maltiness
what: the first in a three-part series beer, liberty, and the pursuit
what: home team bbQ is celebrating three of its favorite things: beer, baseball and barbecue. sample brews with John wetzel
what: take part in a beer dinner featuring craft beers from abita brewing. when: 6:30 p.m. tuesday where: sesame burgers and beer, 2070 sam rittenberg blvd., west ashley price: $45
Beer vs. Wine Dinner
what: wine snobs will take on beer geeks at this “which is better” dinner. enjoy five courses, each of which will be paired with a beer from founders brewing and wine from a winery. at the end of the meal, vote for which went better with the food — wine or beer. the menu will include seared diver scallops, seared duck breast, smoked bourbon-braised pork belly and chocolate flourless torte. when: 7 p.m. tuesday where: laura alberts tasteful options, 891 island park drive, daniel island price: $55 for more: 881-4711
Wednesday Tap Into Hops Night
what: this event is the second in a three-part series that focuses on a single brewing ingredient. the ingredient for the night is hops. reps will be on hand to talk about how hops are used in their recipes. abita, brooklyn, carolina, foothills, founders, frothy beard, highland, holy city, lagunitas, magic hat, new belgium, oskar blues, palmetto, river dog, rJ rockers, sierra nevada, smuttynose, stone, sweetwater and weihenstephan will be served. when: 4:30 p.m. wednesday where: craftsman kitchen & tap house, 12 cumberland st.
Founders KBS Release
what: one of only two founders kentucky breakfast stout will be tapped for this event, so showing up on time is key. a few other stouts will be on tap as well when: 6 p.m. wednesday where: closed for business, 453 king st.
Cornhole Tournament
what: compete in a cornhole competition while sippin’ on sweetwater brews. the winner of the tourney will walk away with a custom set of sweetwater cornhole boards. when: 6 p.m. wednesday where: triangle char & bar, 1440 ben sawyer blvd., mount pleasant price: free
Beer Debut
what: be there as the first intrasouth carolina collaborative beer is unveiled. north charleston’s
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beer from page e24 holy city brewing hooked up with spartanburg’s rJ rockers brewing to create a hopped-up imperial red ale brewed with a dose of rye. there also will be two other beers from each on tap. when: 7 p.m. wednesday where: oak barrel tavern, 825 savannah highway, west ashley
Brooklyn Beer Pairing
what: brooklyn brewery will be serving up blast!, brown ale, lager, summer ale and an exclusive beer to go along with offerings from chef shay macdonald. when: 7 p.m. wednesday where: hom burger, 563 king st.
Beer Can Chicken
what: chicken with an oskar blues beer can still inside will be served right off the grill. it will be served with two sides; pair it with dale’s pale ale or mama’s little yella pils. when: 7 p.m. wednesday where: smoky oak taproom, 1234 camp road price: meal is $12, beers are $4
Craft Beer Trivia
what: river dog brewing will be taking over the taps with chocolate rye porter, coastal wit, el dorado single hop pale ale (a special release), red ale (a special release) and ipa. if you think you know all there is about beer, make sure to take part in craft beer trivia night. when: 7:30 p.m. wednesday; trivia begins at 8 p.m. where: boone’s bar, 345 king st. price: $4.50 pints
april 25 Tasting/Growler Launch
what: sample the offerings from charleston’s newest brewery, frothy beard. and while you’re at it, meet the men behind the beers (and beards). when: 3 p.m. april 25 where: total wine, 1820 ashley river road, west ashley price: free
I’ll Have Another!
what: yeast, sir, i’ll have another! is the third in a three-part series that focus on a single brewing ingredient. the night’s focus will be yeast. a number of beers will be on tap that have distinctive flavor profiles thanks to yeast. reps will be rotating among five venues to talk up the beer and how yeast works its magic. abita, brooklyn, holy city, magic hat, new belgium, river dog, rJ rockers, sierra nevada, smuttynose, stone and weihenstephan will be on tap. when: 4:30 p.m. april 25 where: avondale area spots gene’s haufbrau, mellow mushroom, pearlz, oak barrel tavern and triangle char & bar in west ashley
RJ Rockers Tap Takeover
what: rJ rockers will take over the taps, offering bald eagle brown, bellringer, patriot pale ale, son of a peach and stuck on rye 26 (a holy city collaboration). when: 5 p.m. april 25 where: smoky oak taproom, 1234 camp road price: $4
Charleston Beer Night
what: celebrate the beers of the lowcountry. enjoy six half-pint pours from coast brewing, frothy beard brewing, holy city brewing, river dog brewing, palmetto brewing and westbrook brewing. you’ll also get to nosh on heavy hors d’oeuvres and enjoy live music from “one half of the royal tinfoil.” when: 6 p.m. april 25
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highland brewing co. holy city brewing lagunitas brewing co. magic hat brewing co. new belgium brewing oskar blues brewery palmetto brewing co. river dog brewing co. rJ rockers brewing co. samuel adams
where: evo craft bakery, 1075 e. montague ave., north charleston price: $30
up the Creek
what: the latest brewhouse in the area is tempting folks to come visit with thomas creek and enjoy five sample flights. participants will receive a free pint glass while supplies last. when: 6 p.m. april 25 where: homegrown brewhouse, 117 s. main st., summerville price: $8
Guinness & ...
what: enjoy unique blends of guinness and a variety of ales from rJ rockers. a prize will go to the best name for the guinness/son of a peach blend. when: 7 p.m. april 25 where: smoky oak taproom, 1234 camp road price: $5 for 20-ounce blends
East vs. West
what: the east and west coast will square off in a battle of the beers. representing the east cost will be winston-salem, n.c.-based foothills brewing. owner/brewmaster Jamie bartholomaus will be on hand presenting hoppyum ipa, people’s porter and possibly another. lagunitas brewing of petaluma, calif., will represent the west. brand ambassador ethan boylan will be presenting ipa , maximus and a special release of soco brandy barrel stout. when: 7 p.m. april 25 where: the griffon, 18 vendue range st.
Highland Beer Dinner
what: highland brewing and the green door are teaming up to present a beer dinner. the menu includes local clams, braised pigs head and highland-braised local beef tongue sliders. when: 8 p.m. april 25 where: the green door, 251 east bay st. more info: 754-9914
There’s Art in That Can
what: some of charleston’s aspiring young artists have been invited to create designs out of empty beer cans that will be on display. during the event, there will be a live art demonstration by oskar blues as dale’s pale ale, mama’s little yella pils, old chub, gubna and g’knight imperial red will be served. when: 9 p.m. april 25 where: mellow mushroom, 309 king st. price: free
april 26 Missing in Action
what: ballast point, bear republic, dogfish head, new holland and north coast couldn’t make it for charleston beer week, but they don’t have to be left out. when: noon april 26 where: d.d. peckers’ wing shack, 1660 savannah highway, west ashley price: $4 pints
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Abita Tasting
what: enjoy a tasting and growler fill with the south’s oldest active brewery, louisiana’s abita brewing. on hand will be mardi gras bock, purple haze, spring ipa, strawberry harvest and turbodog. there also will be prize giveaways. when: 5 p.m. april 26 where: total wine, 1820 ashley river road price: free
Brewhouse Turns 40
what: help the newest brewhouse in the area turn 40 — 40 taps, that is. the summerville spot will be adding its 40th tap and will celebrate with drink specials and other surprises. when: 6 p.m. april 26 where: homegrown brewhouse, 117 s. main st., summerville
Guinness & ...
what: enjoy some blends of guinness with craft ciders, ales and lagers. when: 6 p.m. april 26 where: the roost bar n’ grille, 825 savannah highway, west ashley price: $5
TGIFirkin Friday
what: indulge in tastings from six and eight casks (aka firkins) on the patio. casks are used to naturally carbonate beer, resulting in a softer mouth feel and, arguably, more depth of flavor. river dog, rJ rockers, sierra nevada, sweetwater and thomas creek will be on tap. when: 6 p.m. april 26 where: smoky oak taproom, 1234 camp road price: $4 for a 10-ounce pour
Magic Hat Boat Cruise
what: enjoy a two-hour boat cruise aboard the carolina Queen. as you’re cruising charleston harbor, enjoy music from the holy city hooligans, food from roti rolls and $2 magic hat brews. when: 6:30 p.m. april 26; 7 p.m. embarkation where: city marina’s megadock, 17 lockwood drive price: $15
april 27 Seasonal Beer Bar Crawl
what: enjoy a bar crawl where you can try seasonal and flagship craft brews. crawl at your own speed and talk with brewery reps along the way. mellow mushroom will serve foothills and sweetwater, craftsmen kitchen & tap house will serve lagunitas, mac’s place will serve highland, big John’s tavern will serve frothy beard and thomas creek, the griffon will serve holy city, boone’s bar will serve oskar blues, moe’s downtown will serve rJ rockers and magic hat; sam adams, sierra nevada and weihenstephan also will be served at locations to be announced later. when: noon april 27 where: downtown charleston, with start at mellow mushroom, 309 king st. price: $35
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Today Scholarship Gala
what: hosted by the chuck and sara calhoun davis foundation and the college of charleston, Jeremy’s scholarship gala is an annual event which features live entertainment, food and beverage, and live and silent auction items. Jeremy’s gala is the primary fundraiser for the Jeremy warren vann scholarship, which provides full tuition to future educators as they complete their clinical internship. when: 6 p.m. april 18 where: the lighthouse at shem creek, 100 church st. more info: jeremysgala.org
Crisis Ministries Benefit
what: crisis ministries will hold its annual food shelter hope fundraiser. chris gardner, the real-life inspiration for the film “pursuit of happyness,” will speak. when: 6 p.m. april 18 where: the riviera theatre, 227 king st. price: $150 regular ticket/$500 vip ticket more info: 723-9477 or http:// charlestonhomeless.org/v. php?pg=89
Regimental Band
what: the citadel’s regimental
band and pipes presents its annual spring concert for the community. when: 6:30 p.m. april 18 where: mcalister field house, 171 moultrie st. price: free more info: 953-6779 or www. citadel.edu/root/bandspring2013-concert
‘Hamlet’
what: something is rotten ... and it’s up to hamlet to bring honor and justice to denmark. Join group for holy city shakespeare’s production of “hamlet.” when: 7 p.m. april 18, 21, 25; 7:30 p.m. april 19, 26, 27; noon april 20 where: gage hall, 4 archdale st. price: $30 adults, $20 students and seniors more info: 754-7267 or www. holycityshakespeare.org
‘Anything Goes’
what: a shipload of hilarity sets sail when cole porter’s “anything goes” arrives as the grand finale of charleston stage’s 35th anniversary season. when: 7:30 p.m. april 18-20, april 25-27; 3 p.m. april 21 where: dock street theatre, 135 church st. price: adults $38.50-$57.50, seniors (60+) $36.50-$57.50, students (25 and under) $22.50-$57.50 more info: 577-7183 or www.
charlestonstage.com
‘The Mountaintop’
what: this dramatic play focuses on the night leading up to the assassination of civil rights leader dr. martin luther king Jr. when: 7:30 p.m. april 18-20 where: pure theatre, 477 king st. price: $30 adults, $15 students more info: 723-4444
American Songbook
what: explore the evolution of american songs from neil lehrer to nellie mckay, samuel barber and others. marvel at the tableau vivante with an all-star cast and your favorite unedited emcee. when: 7 p.m. april 18 where: charleston library society, 164 king st. price: $20 more info: 723-9912 or http:// uneditedartists.com
Sound of Charleston
what: experience the sounds that define charleston and its unique southern charm — jazz, gospel, gershwin, gullah, spirituals, civil war songs — coming to life in sacred and historic spaces during a 75-minute live concert. when: 7 p.m. april 18 where: circular congregational church, 150 meeting st.
price: $28 more info: 270-4903 or www. soundofcharleston.com
Designer Showhouse
what: the charleston symphony orchestra league’s 36th annual designer showhouse features a converted cotton warehouse on one of charleston’s last remaining cobblestone streets. it has been transformed by designers into a showcase of the latest in interior design trends and includes a boutique, designer sales and a cafe in a brickwalled courtyard. when: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, and 1-4 p.m. sundays through april 21 where: symphony designer showhouse, 4 south adgers wharf price: $15 in advance online, $20 at the door more info: 723-0020 or www. csolinc.org
Friday ‘The Liar’
what: a french farce bursts onto the stage in a new adaptation. when: 7:30 p.m. april 19-20, 25-27, 5 p.m. april 21 where: woolfe street playhouse, 34 woolfe st. price: adult $30, senior (62 and over) $27, student(with/id) $20.
Broadway Bound
what: hear and see the bright lights and voices of broadway as the csu choral ensembles, bel canto, concert singers and singing buccaneers perform selections from “oliver!,” “big river,” “les miserables,“ “a chorus line” and more. when: 7:30 p.m. april 19 where: charleston southern university lightsey chapel auditorium, 9200 university blvd. price: free with donations accepted more info: 863-7966 or www. charlestonsouthern
saturday April in Meggett
what: april in meggett will be held in the meggett town center. the festival will feature antique and classic cars, antique tractors, arts and crafts, food and informational booths, activities for the kids, major face painting and some surprises. when: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. april 20 where: 4776 highway 165 price: free more info: 889-3622 or 810-5764.
‘Frog and Toad’
what: fun-filled toad and his grumpy friend frog awake from hibernation in the spring to spend
a fun-filled year: swimming in the summer, playing in autumn leaves, sledding in the winter, and having great fun along the way. this tonynominated broadway musical for kids, based on the “frog and toad” books by arnold lobel, promises to be one of the big splashes of this 35th anniversary season. when: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. april 20 and 3-5 p.m. april 27 where: dock street theatre, 135 church st. price: adults $22.50, seniors (60+) $22.50, students (25 and under) $22.50 more info: 577-7183 or www. charlestonstage.com
Record Store Day
what: this celebration will mark the sixth year of record store day, which encourages everyone to shop for music at local, independently owned record stores. there will be food trucks, jump castles, limited edition records and live music throughout the day by at least six local bands. the music store will offer special discounts to those who bring three or more nonperishable food items to donate to the lowcountry food bank. when: 12 p.m. april 20 where: monster music & movies,
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Today Harmonica duo
what: professor bottleneck & harmonica frank, a german guitar/ harmonica duo, plays swing, blues and country. when: 4 p.m. april 18 where: park circle farmers market, east montague avenue at park circle, north charleston
Steel Rollers
what: local bluegrass/folk “variety string band” play on the deck for bluegrass thursday. when: 4 p.m. doors april 18 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: free more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Frank Duvall Trio
what: live jazz and drink specials during high steppin’ happy hour. when: band 5-9 p.m. thursdays; happy hour 4-7 p.m. where: high cotton, 199 east bay st., downtown charleston more info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
Leigh Glass Trio
what: americana/blues/rock. when: 6-9 p.m. april 18 where: rita’s seaside grille, 2 center st., folly beach
Whiskey Diablo Duo
what: self-described “dirty rock-nroll and gutter country with a touch of swingin’ jazz.” when: 6:30-9:30 p.m. april 18 where: ms. rose’s, 1090 sam rittenberg blvd., charleston
Shrimp City Slim Band
what: lowcountry blues ambassadors aboard “carolina belle” for blues & bbQ sunset cruise. buffet provided by fiery ron’s home team bbQ. when: 6:30 p.m. april 18 where: carolina belle, 10 wharfside st., downtown charleston price: $39.95 more info: www.zerve.com/ harbortours/bbQblues
Steve Simon
what: “cool jazz” clarinetist and the kings of Jazz, a group of lowcountry jazz pros. when: 7-10 p.m. thursdays where: barsa tapas, lounge, 58 line st., downtown charleston
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Island Duo
what: calypso/carribean/reggae/ beach music. when: 7-10 p.m. thursdays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st.
Voodoo Night
what: this special event to benefit team in training and the leukemia and lymphoma society will include dJ moo moo, voodoo dancers, a fortune teller and a paper voodoo doll burning ceremony, as well as food and drink specials. voodoo dolls can be purchased in advance for $3. when: 8 p.m. april 18 where: voodoo tiki bar & lounge, 15 magnolia road, charleston
The Moon and You
what: the moon and you is a folk cello/guitar duo out of asheville, n.c., joined by folk/americana/indie rock singer-songwriter laura Jane vincent out of greensboro, n.c. when: 8 p.m. april 18 where: tin roof, 1117 magnolia road, charleston price: $5
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946 orleans road price: free more info: 571-4657 or www. monstermusicsc.com
Sippin’ Saturdays
what: every saturday, the winery serves up a different food vendor and music to entertain visitors. patrons are encouraged to bring their cash/credit for a variety of libations and food. the famous wine-a-ritas will be served and wine may be purchased by the glass or bottle. bring your lawn chairs to picnic under the oaks. when: food starts at noon, music kicks off at 1 p.m. saturdays, through aug. 10 where: irvin-house vineyards, 6775 bears bluff road price: free admission. tastings are $6 to taste six of 24 flavors of firefly spirits and $4 to taste 5 wines.
Children’s Fashion Show what: check out this fashion show with more than 50 complete, stylish looks from clothing retailers located within freshfields village. all proceeds will benefit the dee norton lowcountry children’s center. prior to the show, attendees will be able to enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction on the village green. after the show, guests can hit participating stores for an extended hour of shopping. tickets include bites from newton farms catering and a cash bar with champagne, beer and wine will be available. when: 5-7 p.m. april 20 where: freshfields village green, crossroads of Johns, seabrook and kiawah islands price: $15 advance, $20 at the door more info: 723-3600 or http:// bit.ly/12dy4tQ
Road Rally
what: road rally — reinvented, a benefit for lifemanagement center, will feature an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing and the chance to experience being a nascar driver. all proceeds benefit lifemanagement center, a nonprofit educational resource center serving the lowcountry. funds raised will be used to provide tutoring and other educational support to students. when: 6:30-10 p.m. april 20 where: citadel alumni center, 69 hagood ave. price: $40 more info: 852-5705 or www. lifemanagement.org/events/ roadrally/
Dancefx
what: dancefx is celebrating five years in charleston with an evening of professional dance entertainment and cutting-edge artistry, including performances from the charleston dance project, slow Jamz hip-hop crew, tap crew and modern day pin-ups. when: 7 p.m. april 20 where: rose maree myers theater for the performing arts, 5109 w.
thursday, april 18, 2013: E27 enterprise st. price: $15 more info: 637-4722 or www. dancefxcharleston.com
‘Celebration of Austria’
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Fox Street Allstars
what: soul/funk/rock ’n’ roll. when: 8 p.m. april 18 where: midtown bar & grill, 559 king st., downtown charleston price: free
what: chamber music charleston concludes its three-concert series at memminger auditorium with “a celebration of austria.” guest pianist andrew armstrong joins musicians of cmc in a program of music including schubert’s “trout” quintet and fritz kreisler’s “libeslied” and “schon rosmarin.” table seating has sold out, but theater seating is still available. when: 7 p.m. april 20 where: memminger auditorium, 56 beaufain st. price: $25 general admission, $5 students more info: 763-4941 or www. chambermusiccharleston.org
what: soul music from charles bradley out of brooklyn, n.y., with his extraordinaires and indie/classic rock from paul and the tall trees, also out of n.y. when: 8 p.m. doors april 18 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: $15 advance, $17 day-ofshow more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Improv finals
Steve Carroll
what: six improv teams have made it through the prelim rounds and will perform 10 minutes each to win your vote. each audience member is given a ballot and will decide who is this year’s 3 on 3 championship team. after the winners are announced, there will be an improv jam featuring a giant cast of characters. when: 8 p.m. april 20 where: theatre 99, 280 meeting st. price: $10 more info: 853-6687 or www. theatre99.com
sunday Home, Garden Tour
what: stroll the historic old village of mount pleasant on a self-guided home, garden & art tour. visit old village homes, sample food prepared by local chefs, listen to music and view art created for sale by local artists. this year will again feature an array of area restaurants and caterers as a centerpiece of the weekend new this year is “ask the garden expert,” on-hand to answer questions and offer advice. proceeds support the american red cross, carolina lowcountry chapter. when: 1-5 p.m. sunday where: the old village of mount pleasant price: $45; $35 for groups of 10 or more more info: www.lowcountry redcross.org or contact roberta. freer@redcross.org
‘Jewtopia Live’
what: addlestone hebrew academy presents “Jewtopia live,” the longest-running play in new york city’s off-broadway history. after record-breaking runs in new york, los angeles, chicago, florida and toronto, co-creator bryan fogel makes a one-night-only appearance in charleston. when: 7 p.m. april 21 where: physician’s auditoriumcollege of charleston, 66 george st. price: $45 per seat/$25 with a student id
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Charles Bradley
day drive, summerville price: free more info: 261-2121
John Frank
what: contemporary pop/rock artist out of orlando, fla. when: 9 p.m. april 18 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road, charleston price: free
Roots of a Rebellion
what: reggae/rock/dub out of nashville, tenn., for island reggae night. when: 10 p.m. april 18 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st., sullivan’s island price: $5
Friday Whiskey Diablo
what: steve carroll & the bograts, traditional folk, irish/celtic tunes and tavern sing-along favorites. when: 8:30 p.m. every thursday, friday and saturday where: tommy condon’s irish pub, 160 church st., downtown charleston
what: self-described “dirty rock’n’-roll and gutter country with a touch of swingin’ jazz” on the creekside stage. when: 4:30 p.m. april 19 where: morgan creek grill, 80 41st ave., isle of palms
Julie Scoggins
James Slater Trio
what: this ex-trucker, ex-cab driver and regular on “the John boy and billy show” and “the bob and tom show” will perform at this week’s comedy event. when: 8:30 p.m. april 18, 9:30 p.m. april 19-20 where: firewater grille, 109 holi-
what: live jazz and drink specials during high steppin’ happy hour. when: band 5-9 p.m. fridays; happy hour 4-7 p.m. where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st., downtown charleston more info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
quiana Parler & Friends
what: previous “american idol” vocalist and party band play jazz, pop, r&b, rock, soul and funk at the kickoff for the “sundown on the wando” riverfront concert series. when: 6 p.m. april 19 where: children’s park on the wando, 101 river landing drive, daniel island price: free
Pete Ledbetter
what: mix of “folk, celtic folk, blues, swing and original americana.” when: 6-10 p.m. april 19 where: blackbeard’s cove family fun park, 3255 u.s. highway 17, mount pleasant
Derek Cribb
what: experimental/reggae/rock. when: 6-9 p.m. april 19 where: ms. roses, 1090 sam rittenberg blvd., charleston
John Cusatis
what: audience-interactive acoustic show. when: 6 p.m. april 19 where: mueller’s pub, 630 skylark drive, charleston price: free more info: 452-2252 or www. cusatis.com
Jess Strickland
what: rock/reggae. when: 6-9 p.m. fridays and saturdays where: the grill on the edge, 41 center st., folly beach
Friday Barn Jam
what: awendaw green’s special friday night barn Jam will feature live music from don dixon and marti Jones, mark bryan’s duo sittin’ in a tree and mary williams. when: 6-10 p.m. april 19 where: sewee outpost, 4853 u.s. highway 17, awendaw price: $10 requested donation, byob more info: www.awendawgreen. com
The Cool
what: pop, rock, dance and party covers. when: 7 p.m. april 19 where: planet rocks, 3786 ladson road
Brent Lundy
what: rock/soul singer-songwriter and guitarist on the upper deck. when: 7:30 p.m. april 19 where: morgan creek grill, 80 41st ave., isle of palms
Sick Tyte Click
what: alternative/hip-hop. when: 8 p.m. april 19 where: tin roof, 1117 magnolia road, charleston price: $5
Almost Brothers
what: funk and r&b. when: 8 p.m. april 19 where: tru blues, 1039 Johnnie dodds blvd., mount pleasant more info: 881-1858
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Guerilla Dub Squad
what: psychedelic roots/afrobeat/reggae from giant panda guerilla dub squad out of rochester, n.y. and soul from st. paul and the broken bones out of birmingham, ala. when: 9 p.m. doors april 19 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: $10 advance, $12 day-ofshow more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Sweet Tn’A
what: americana/variety/bluegrass duo. when: april 19 where: smoky oak taproom, 1234 camp road, James island
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Calhoun’s Calling
what: self-described “indie-alternative” cover/party band. when: 9 p.m.-midnight fridays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st.
Guilt Ridden Troubadour
what: americana/rock/roots music. when: 9 p.m.-midnight april 19 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road, charleston price: free
Kurly Wolf
what: rock. when: 9:30 p.m. april 19-20 where: sand dollar social club, 7 center st., folly beach price: free
The Louie D. Project
what: four-piece post-modern funk band featuring louie d. on sax and lead vocals. when: 9:30 p.m. april 19 where: molly darcy’s, 235 e. bay st., downtown charleston more info: www.louied.com
Smoky Weiner
what: blues/rock frontman and harmonica player smoky weiner with blues guitarist nature boy nik. when: 9:30 p.m.-midnight april 19 where: dog & duck food & spirits, 624 long point road, mount pleasant price: free
L Shape Lot
what: americana/bluegrass/roots rock/country out of wilmington, n.c. when: 10 p.m. april 19
where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st., sullivan’s island price: $5
Bateman’s Stud Farm
what: rock/party rock and dance. when: 10:30 p.m. april 19 where: the windjammer, 1008 ocean blvd., isle of palms price: $5
saturday Record Store Day
what: live music from da gullah rootz, company (co.), elise testone, an era of echoes, godwin falcon and hooded eagle during this annual event, which encourages shopping for music at local, independently owned record stores. when: 12 p.m. april 20 where: monster music & movies, 946 orleans road, charleston price: free more info: 571-4657 or www. monstermusicsc.com
Frank Duvall Trio
what: live jazz and drink specials during high steppin’ happy hour. when: band 5-9 p.m. saturdays; happy hour 4-7 p.m. where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st., downtown charleston more info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
Bateman’s Stud Farm
The Cool
what: pop, rock, dance and party covers. when: 7 p.m. april 20 where: molly darcy’s, 235 east bay st., downtown charleston
Savage Saturday
Andrew Jones
Shooter Jennings
E-2 & The Feel
Gaslight Street
what: acoustic indie folk. when: 8 p.m. april 20 where: uncorked wine bar, 664-g long point road, mount pleasant more info: 849-5185 or www. uncorkedwine.net what: rock and country originals. when: 8 p.m. april 20 where: kickin’ chicken, 1179 sam rittenberg blvd., charleston
Saul Brooks
what: country/rock singersongwriter. when: 9 p.m.-midnight april 20 where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st.
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when: 6 p.m. gates, 7:05 p.m. game april 23 where: Joe riley park, 360 fishburne st.
Chamber Ensembles
what: the csu instrumental ensembles will present its spring finale featuring the flute choir, clarinet choir, guitar ensemble, brass choir, two brass quintets and the percussion ensemble. the last concert of the spring semester will include a variety of instrumental chamber music performed by csu students directed by world-class instrumental studio teachers. when: 7:30 p.m. april 22 where: charleston southern university lightsey chapel auditorium, 9200 university blvd. price: free more info: 863-7966 or www. charlestonsouthern
Tuesday National Park Night
what: fort sumter national monument will partner with the charleston riverdogs for “national park night” and a portion of ticket sales will benefit the fort sumter-fort moultrie historical trust. the first 1,000 children will receive a small, squeezable baseball and a special riverdogs Junior ranger button.
what: lowcountry blues & originals. when: 9 p.m. april 20 where: pal Joey’s martini lounge, 1035 Johnnie dodds blvd., mount pleasant
what: rock and funk guitar. when: april 20 where: smoky oak taproom, 1234 camp road, James island
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Shrimp City Slim
what: hip-hop showcase featuring savage souls, damn skippy, apollo, J-vive and gkp. when: 8 p.m.-2 a.m. april 20 where: the oasis bar & grill, 778 folly road, James island price: $5 more info: www.facebook.com/ events/483707755018152
what: rock/party rock and dance band will play the oyster roast. when: 6-10 p.m. april 20 where: dog & duck, 1117 park west blvd., mount pleasant
more info: 571-1105 or www. addlestone.org
where: tin roof, 1117 magnolia road, charleston price: $5
what: the cover band will perform “the dark side of the moon” live to “the wizard of oz.” when: april 20
Thursday, april 25 Bowling Tournament
what: the florence crittenton programs of s.c. will present a bowling tournament and party to raise funds to support the mission of healthy babies and responsible mothers. the six-member team registration fee includes bowling, shoes and a bucket of beer. winners will receive a prize pack from the the alley. when: 6-9 p.m. april 25 where: the alley, 131 columbus st. price: $350 for team of six more info: 722-7526 or http:// florencecrittentonsc.org/
Friday, april 26 Arts festival gala
what: this black-tie optional affair is presented in anticipation and celebration of the north charleston arts festival. the gala begins with an outdoor reception “under the oak” with light refreshments and entertainment. the garden party moves indoors to montague terrace for dinner service and an evening concert by the north charleston pops. following the concert, guests can dance the night away to music by the 17 south band.
Graham Whorley
what: country/rock/southern rock. when: 9:30 p.m. april 20 where: the windjammer, 1008 ocean blvd., isle of palms price: $15 advance, $18 day-ofshow
what: rock/blues/soul band. when: 10 p.m. april 20 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st., sullivan’s island price: $5
The Louie D. Project
what: four-piece post-modern funk band featuring louie d. on sax and lead vocals. when: 10:30 p.m. april 20 where: midtown bar & grill, 559 king st., downtown charleston more info: www.louied.com
please see clubs, page e29 when: 6 p.m. april 26 where: montague terrace, 5001 coliseum drive price: $75; must be purchased by april 23. more info: 740-5847 or http:// northcharlestonartsfest.com
Rice Festival
what: the annual colleton county rice festival will feature arts and crafts, food, a petting zoo, fireworks, live music and entertainment, a dog show and more. . when: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. april 26; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. april 27; 10 a.m. april 28 where: east washington street, downtown walterboro
Oxygen Ball
what: the fifth annual “lowcountry dancing with the stars” oxygen ball will feature local celebrities and their paired professionals from the fred astaire dance studios. this event raises funding for the local american lung association and its mission. the event includes a silent and live auction, gourmet plated dinner, entertainment and dancing. when: 6:30 p.m. april 26 where: marriott charleston, 170 lockwood blvd. price: $250, available online more info: 556-8451 or www. charlestonoxygenball.org
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more info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
sunday
The Bill Show
New South Jazzmen
what: traditional jazz during sunday brunch. when: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. sundays where: high cotton, 199 east bay st., downtown charleston more info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
Cotton Blue
what: gator rob & detroit debbie play blues, rock and variety. when: 1 p.m. april 21 where: the shelter, 202 coleman blvd., mount pleasant
Hawkes, Kevin Church
what: gypsy jazz guitarist Jesse prichard and drummer Jim donnelly and americana/folk/blues artist kevin church will play this month’s lowcountry blueberry Jam. when: 3-7 p.m. april 21 where: blue pearl farms, 9760 randall road, mcclellanville price: free more info: www.bluepearlfarms. com
Sunday Phamily Jam
what: hosted by will ames and andy greenberg of local funk rock jam band, magic taxi. when: 4 p.m. doors april 21 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: free more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
Cattle in the Cane
what: live gypsy jazz and drink specials during high steppin’ happy hour. when: band 5-9 p.m. sundays; happy hour 4-7 p.m. where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st., downtown charleston
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what: acoustic rock/alternative. when: 9 p.m.-midnight sundays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st.
Monday Dukes & Rachel Kate
what: “feisty power folk” singer rachel kate and blues musician antoine dukes out on the deck. when: 4 p.m. doors april 22 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: free more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com
High Steppin’ Trio
what: live folk/jazz and drink specials during high steppin’ happy hour. when: band 5-9 p.m. mondays; happy hour 4-7 p.m. where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st., downtown charleston more info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
Shrimp City Slim
what: “blues monday” with blues pianist/singer from chicago. when: 5:30 p.m. april 22 where: med bistro, 90 folly road blvd., charleston
Derek Cribb
what: experimental/reggae/rock. when: 6-9 p.m. april 22 where: rita’s seaside grille, 2 center st., folly beach
Tuesday James Slater Trio
what: lvie jazz and drink specials during high steppin’ happy hour. when: band 5-9 p.m. tuesdays; happy hour 4-7 p.m. where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st., downtown charleston more info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
Dan Clamp
what: acoustic guitarist. when: 6-9 p.m. tuesdays where: the grill on the edge, 41 center st., folly beach
Dave Landeo
what: alternative rock. when: 6-9 p.m. april 23 where: rita’s seaside grille, 2 center st., folly beach
The Winter Sounds
what: indie rock from the winter sounds, indie powerpop from Quiet company and post-punk garage rock from sleepy eye giant. when: 8:30 p.m. doors april 23 where: the pour house, 1977 maybank highway, James island price: $8 advance, $10 day-of-show more info: 571-4343 or www. charlestonpourhouse.com © United Feature Syndicate
Happy Story Hour
what: Jordan igoe and mackie boles play self-described “country, rocky, kinda bluesy kinda music.” when: 9 p.m.-midnight april 23 where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 1205 ashley river road, charleston price: free
‘Swamp Pop Princess’
what: south louisiana singer shelly waters and her husband make up this folk/cajun duo. when: 7 p.m. april 24 where: the shelter, 202 coleman blvd., mount pleasant
Matt & Eddie
what: local singer-songwriter. when: 9 p.m.-midnight tuesdays where: folly beach crab shack, 24 center st.
what: matt Jordan, front man from the alternative rock group trickknee with eddie smith. when: 7 p.m. april 24 where: rita’s seaside grille, 2 center st., folly beach
Fairy Godmuthas
Reid Stone
Mac Calhoun
what: ballard lesemann and doug walters make up this punk/rock/soul guitar-drummer outfit. when: 9:30 p.m. april 23 where: tattooed moose, 1137 morrison drive, downtown charleston price: free
Wednesday Anne Caldwell
what: anne caldwell & larry ford trio. live jazz and drink specials during high steppin’ happy hour. when: band 5-9 p.m. wednesdays; happy hour 4-7 p.m. where: high cotton, 199 e. bay st., downtown charleston more info: 724-3815 or www. highcottoncharleston.com
Barn Jam
what: this week’s awendaw green barn Jam will feature live music from georgia slim (folk country), Josh haskins (folk/americana/punk), dean Johanesen (americana gypsy jazz singer-songwriter), ryan boss (pop/rock/blues), heartfelt hinges (indie/alternative) and 72nd and central (alternative and classic rock/ indie rock). when: 6-10 p.m. april 24 where: sewee outpost, 4853 u.s. highway 17, awendaw price: $5 suggested donation, byob more info: www.awendawgreen. com
Stephen Fiore
what: indie folk/pop/folk rock. when: 6-9 p.m. april 24 where: ms. rose’s, 1090 sam rittenberg blvd., charleston
Charleston Blues Revue
what: charleston’s top talent plays the haunting sounds of the delta, the jazzy swing of a chicago nightclub, the intensity of a 60s rock show and the blues-inspired sounds of contemporary music. when: 6 p.m. april 24 where: mad river bar & grille, 32 n. market st., downtown charleston price: $50 (includes dinner) more info: 707-315-4838 or www.facebook.com/ pages/charleston-bluesrevue/135009243340151?fref=ts
what: member of americana/ roots/rock band guilt ridden troubadour, sometimes acoustic, sometimes with a full band, sometimes with rotating musicians. when: 7-9 p.m. wednesdays, where: fiery ron’s home team bbQ, 2209 middle st. sullivan’s island price: no cover.
Carroll Brown
what: acoustic/country/”coastal folk” singer/guitarist. when: 7:30 p.m. wednesdays where: tommy condon’s irish pub, 160 church st., downtown charleston
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ANDY CAPP By Reg Smythe
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today’s horoscope aries (march 21-april 19): you will be tempted to overspend in order to buy love or make an impression. refrain from playing games with loved ones.
leo (July 23-aug. 22): make suggestions that will help the people you encounter and you will discover a way to mix business with pleasure and come out on top.
taurus (april 20may 20): nurture partnerships and do your best to fulfill your end of any bargain you make. don’t allow emotional issues to upset what you need to accomplish.
virgo (aug. 23sept. 22): you’ll discover something you enjoy doing that can be turned into a profitable endeavor. love and romance are in the stars.
gemini (may 21June 20): contact people you have worked with in the past and you will find out valuable information.
libra (sept. 23oct. 22): think outside the box and you will come up with a solution that give you the freedom to do as you please.
cancer (June 21July 22): Question your situation and formulate your options. don’t act in haste or make a decision based on secondhand information. rely on your intuition.
scorpio (oct. 23nov. 21): taking an idea and turning it into something spectacular will make some of your peers jealous, but will also give you the push you need to advance.
sagittarius (nov. 22dec. 21): make decisions that will lead to home improvements or greater comfort. take charge and you’ll make an impression. capricorn (dec. 22Jan. 19): don’t make a promise you can’t keep. expect someone to disappoint you. take care of home and family. think before you speak. aQuarius (Jan. 20feb. 18): don’t be afraid to change your direction or reinvent what you have to offer. go over past successes and you will discover a common denominator. pisces (feb. 19march 20): use your skills wisely. take part in activities or events that allow you to show off what you have to offer.
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thursday, april 18, 2013: E35
Woman weighs pros, trivia looks to earth day for inspiration cons of parenthood
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By reBeKah BradFord Special to The Post and Courier
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ecently, scientists revealed that ice in the andes mountains that had taken 1,600 years to form had melted in 25. many say evidence like that shows global warming is real. with earth day on monday, it’s a great opportunity to think about how the way we live affects the planet and consider making changes that are more environmentally friendly. current trivia champ dana mathis is going up against craig elton.
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An oil-covered duck is rescued near the Bell Slough State Wildlife Management Area in Mayflower, Ark., after an oil pipeline ruptured in late March.
quESTIONS
1. when was the first earth day? 2. what book helped launch the modern environmental movement and led to the widespread ban of ddt? 3. name the recently retired nasa scientist who famously said that extracting the tar sands oil in canada for the keystone Xl pipeline would be “game over” for the planet. 4. what percent of the world’s population is without safe drinking water? 5. what 1997 global agreement to reduce greenhouse gases was signed by every major country in the world except the united states? 6. what are the three r’s of waste management? 7. name the island nation that is just 8 feet above sea level and whose ousted president tried to call the world’s attention to the dangers of climate change. 8. what state had an oil spill from an exxon mobil pipeline at the end of march? 9. how much of our air pollution comes from motor vehicles: 20 percent, 30 percent or 50 percent? 10. who is the founder of the environmental organization 350.org?
CONCLuSION with only a couple of falters, craig took his first head2head title. as the new champion, he’ll be back next week to defend the crown.
DANA’S ANSWERS
1. 1978 2. i’m drawing a blank. 3. i think hansen is his last name. 4. um, 20? 5. the oslo conference. i just made that up. 6. recycle. reuse. re ... something. 7. seychelles? 8. arkansas. i saw pictures of oil in people’s driveways. 9. let’s say 30 percent 10. bill mckibben. i think he spoke at the sottile last year.
CRAIG’S ANSWERS
1. 1985 2. “silent spring” 3. James hansen 4. probably a high number; 35 percent. 5. kyoto conference or protocol. can’t remember which. 6. reduce, recycle and reuse 7. the maldives 8. arkansas, near little rock. 9. 50 10. bill mckibben
CORRECT ANSWERS 1. 1970 2. “silent spring,” by rachel carson. 3. James hansen 4. 11 percent 5. kyoto protocol
6. reduce, reuse and recycle 7. maldives 8. arkansas 9. 50 percent 10. bill mckibben
ear aBBy: my husband and i are contemplating starting a family. when i was younger, i wanted children, but over the years my personal experiences have caused trepidation. Because of divorce and the custody battles of my older siblings, i know the amount of blood, sweat and tears that go into children. i work in the field of social services. every day, i am confronted with families who struggle with more children than they can care for and with behavioral and emotional problems. Frankly, it has turned me off. i am terrified of all the “what ifs.” i can’t talk to my family because i don’t want to tell them they have created part of my problem. my in-laws can’t understand why we don’t have children yet. my husband keeps insisting “everything will be fine.” i love him deeply, and he would make an amazing father. my heart wants this, but my head isn’t sure. i can’t picture our future without children, but the fear of actually having them brings me to tears. can you help me? — scared to taKe the neXt step DEAR SCARED: Children don’t come with 100 percent, money-back guarantees. What they need in order to thrive is parents who love each other and them and who are willing to put forth the time and energy to raise them. I don’t know what went wrong in your siblings’ marriages, but it appears their kids have been used as pawns rather than having their own interests put first. If both parents cooperated in the interests of the children, there would be no battles. Please do not allow the dysfunction you have seen in your work to influence your decision. You and your husband will not be having more children than you can afford, and I assume you are approaching the idea of parenthood in a mature fashion. I would caution you that having a child because of pres-
sure from your in-laws would be a poor reason to embark on parenthood. dear aBBy: i’m at a crossroads. i have been married for 15 years and have two children. i love my wife and have been content with this life for a long time. however, for years i have felt like something was missing. i recently became close friends with a man who is in the same situation. one day, he confided that he is gay and has known it for more than 10 years. he told me he, too, had been content with his life but had grown increasingly depressed before we met. as our friendship has developed, i have come to realize that i’m gay as well. it was a struggle to finally admit this to myself, but i accept that it’s the truth. my friend and i have been exploring our sexuality together, and he says he is happier than he has been in years. Both of us love our wives and children; however, we desperately need to fulfill our own needs as well. do you have any advice on the best way to move forward that will have minimal impact on everyone involved? — in a diFFicult situation DEAR IN: You say you have known for years that something was missing. Well, it is possible that your wives have felt the same way, and may have blamed themselves for it. That’s why it is important for you and your friend to explain everything to them honestly. It would be helpful for everyone who will be affected to seek counseling and receive emotional support. You and your lover should go online and find the nearest gay and lesbian community center. (Visit www.lgbtcenters.org for a complete list.) Your wives should contact the Straight Spouse Network, which has been mentioned in my column many times. It can be reached at www. straightspouse.org. www.dearabby.com
E36: Thursday, april 18, 2013
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