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July 16, 2014 #243

TRAVEL PG 49

THE WEEK PG 45

SCREEN SAVOR PG 56 Bobby Blair Publisher Kevin Hopper Associate Publisher Richard Hack Editor-in-Chief 954-380-8563 x3103

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Dave Matthews, WWE Raw and Kiss/ Def Leppard by

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7/17

August: Osage County o Despite the limp and lazy Meryl Streep film, “August: Osage County” remains one of the more recent classics of the stage. Having won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Tracy Letts play follows the relationship woes of a modern-day, middle class Oklahoma family named the Westons. The family patriarch disappearance brings with it a cavalcade of revelations, conflicts, and darkly humorous moments. Compared to such classics as “Long Day’s Journey into Night” and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolff,” this play will be performed by The Studio One Theatre at FAU. 7 p.m. Studio One Theatre at FAU. 777 Glades Road. Boca Raton. 33431.

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Dave Matthews Band o Everyone’s favorite college-friendly band comes to South Florida, ready to make audience members swoon, fall in love, and get drunk, just like the old college days. Dave Matthews Band, despite being widely lampooned by comedians and snarky hipsters alike, is one of the biggest bands in America. Having sold over 30 million records, the band reached a milestone in 2012 when their latest release, “Away from the World,” debuted number one on Billboard, making them the only band to have six albums debut as number one. Classic late nineties, early 2000s songs like “Crash Into Me” and “So Much to Say” are still heavily played on radio rotation and have become culturally significant, evoking a certain American sensibility and time period. 7 p.m. Cruzan Amphitheatre. 601-7 share with us on guymag.net

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H2OMBRE: Brave the Elements o Perhaps booked due to the popularity of last year’s bizarre and abstract “Slava’s Snow Show,” the Adrienne Arsht Center’s newest summer spectacular, “H2OMBRE: Brave the Elements,” shares that shows penchant for both audience interaction and relationship to the natural elements. Here, instead of snow, over 6,000 gallons of water is used each show. This Argentinian production includes electronic music, aerial acrobatics, elaborate visuals, and monstrous inflatables. The show’s heroes battle mythical beasts and rough elements on state-ofthe-art three-dimensional projection screens. 7:30 p.m. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. 33132.

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LeAnn Rimes o LeAnn Rimes rose to prominence on the American country music landscape at the tender age of 13. Her first single, “Blue,” drew compariTHE WEEK continues on page 47 theguymag

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THE WEEK sons to Patsy Cline and enjoyed massive country music success. Her next album broke through the pop market as well, with the major hit “How Do I Live” spending 69 weeks on Billboards Hot 100. Since her heyday, Rimes has released both pop and country albums, all with respectable numbers. Her active tweeting has caused some dramatic Twitter issues in her life, but for the most part Rimes has remained a pleasant and engaging musician. 8 p.m. Mardi Gras Casino. 831 N. Federal Highway. Hallandale Beach. 33009.

debuted, but the WWE have come to be one of the most LGBT-friendly “sports.” They even have a notable, openly gay wrestler named Darren Young. Tonight in Miami, the wrestlers battle live. Famous performers like John Cena, Randy (the Viper), Randy Orton, the Shield, Bray Wyatt, and RVD will all be in attendance, smashing chairs over each other’s backs and pile driving opponents until they submit. Sounds like a night on The Drive. 7:30 p.m. American Airlines Arena. 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami. 33132.

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o Tito Puete Jr. has very large shoes to fill. His father, Tito Puente, is heralded around the world as one of the greatest salsa musicians and Latin jazz composers. Known as “The King of Latin Music,” Tito Puente endured a 50-year career, guest starring often on “Sesame Street,” “The Cosby Show,” and quite memorably on “The Simpsons.” He died in 2000, living a meteorologist daughter named Audrey Puente, and Tito Puente Jr., who follows quite literally in his father’s footsteps, performing almost exclusively Tito Puente’s signature songs. He’s not without his own talent, though, having earned a Latin Music Award for covering his father’s classic “Oye Como Va.” 8 p.m. Arts Garage. 180 NE First St. Delray Beach. 33444.

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7/20

The Little Rascals Screening o If not exactly as critically acclaimed as “Schindler’s List,” “The Little Rascals” topped the box office when released back in the 1990s. On the 20th anniversary of this notable film, Colony Theatre hosts a special screening. The film is an adaptation of the beloved short film series “Our Grand” and focuses on the misadventures of Spanky, his friends in the “He-Man Woman Haters Club,” and, of course, the lovely and iconic Alfalfa. All of the “The Little Rascals” classic moments are featured, including a Soap Box Derby style race, clubhouse mischief, and friendship conflicts. 3 p.m. Colony Theatre. 1040 Lincoln Rd. Miami Beach. 33139.

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KISS/Def Leppard o Gene Simmons (and his tongue) has remained a relevant part of the American music scene for decades. Best known for both their outlandish stage outfits and cartoonish make-up, KISS also boasts worldwide record sells of over 100 million. Def Leppard may belong to a slightly later era (the 80s), yet still their style and hard rock sensibility matches with KISS. Hit songs such as “Pour Some Sugar on Me” and “Let’s Get Rocked” helped Def Leppard become an American household name. Both bands relish in the stage show, putting on elaborate, pyro-technic infused performances while still indulging in their hard rock roots. The two combined, on a summer tour, promises to electrify any of their multitudes of fans in attendance. 7 p.m. Cruzan Amphitheatre. 601-7 Sanburys Way. West Palm Beach. 33411.

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7/23

Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy o Not to be confused with Cirque de Soleil, Cirque Productions is a Pompano Beach-based entertainment company specializing in European cirque-style of performance artistry with American circus arts and Broadway theatrics. It’s possible Cirque Productions does hope you confuse them with the wildly popular Cirque de Soleil, though, and a lawsuit from Cirque de Soleil emphasizes the possible artist rip-off at play. Either way, “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy” is an elaborate production inspired by nature’s unpredictable creations, brought to life by an international cast of soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers, and musicians. 8 p.m. Broward Center for the Performing Arts. 201 SW Fifth Ave. Fort Lauderdale. 33312.

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TRAVEL

Turkey Trots by

GreGG Shapiro

It may be the middle of July, but it’s not too early to start thinking about the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a busy travel time during which a little advance planning is needed. Stuff your suitcase instead of your stomach this holiday season, and take a trip during Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 27–30. Pied Piper has a group charter aboard the Celebrity Silhouette leaving from Fort Lauderdale right after Thanksgiving on November 30 and sailing through Dec. 7. Prices range from as low as $600 (inside cabin) to suites priced from $1,900 to $8,300. This is the 15th annual post-Thanksgiving cruise for Pied Piper and its most popular cruise of the year. Rather than taking over an entire ship, Pied Piper books a block of tickets and then arranges special events for its party. While you can book on the same ship separately, you won’t be part of Pied Piper’s additional events and activities. Pied Piper hosts a welcome aboard party, comedy and movie events, a costume party, a private beach party in one of the tropical cruise ports, nightly cocktail gatherings, and singles mixers. All the amenities are included in the cruise fare. Greg Louganis and Von Smith will be the featured headline entertainers for this year’s cruise. The eight-day cruise visits Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Haiti. Since two of the four stops are known to be vehemently anti-gay, you may want to forgo land excursions on those days. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is an event as iconic in New York as the New Year’s Eve ball drop. This year marks the 86th annual parade. Instead of watching on the TV at home, why not take it in live and in person? NYCTrip. com offers a package featuring brunch at Del Frisco’s Steak House with eye-level views of the parade! Packages start at $1,009 per person. The package also includes; four nights at a midtown Manhattan hotel, a sightseeing tour of holiday window displays, free admission to your choice of the Empire State Building observatory, Museum of the City of New York or an NYC Water Taxi Statue of Liberty Flex Pass. That package also includes a choice

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merchandise. For historical reference, visit Plymouth, an hour and a half away. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where the Mayflower pilgrims disembarked in 1620, and where the Thanksgiving tradition was born. Plymouth also boasts historic homes including the Mayflower Society House, an18th century mansion overlooking Plymouth Harbor. Tours take place daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. At Plymouth Bay Winery owners Michael and Pam Carr are eager to share stories and recipes and offer tastings. Afterwards, head down the street to Plymouth Winery, and sample some more grape, ask for share with us on guymag.net

a sample of her Diamond Wine, which has the intense flavor of fresh table grapes. Visit Plimoth Plantation, a living history museum (retaining the original spelling of the town), which offers a chance to explore a 17th century village and experience how the Pilgrims and Native Americans lived. Back in PTown, on Nov. 26, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the 104th annual lighting of the Pilgrim Monument. The festivities begin at 5 p.m., with the lighting taking place at 7.pm. For more information, check out www. provincetown.com, www.provincetown.org and www.seeplymouth.com. theguymag

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DINING

Mind Your Manors BY

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In the shell of what not too long ago was Pinche Taquereia has bloomed Mind Your Manors, a festive burger/salad/ sandwich bar with an interesting ambience and menu. With outside casual outside seating separated Mindy Your Manors staff for the elegant inside dining area, (Photo by Big Dewitte) MYM as they’ve dubbed themselves might very well have latched onto a concept that may find a following on the Drive. in a man-sized serving that defies eating in Part of the issue with MYM’s location is a one seating. Yes, we would definitely order it rent which is part of the recent price gauging again. It came served with tater tots that were taking place on the Drive by landlord making extraordinary and deserve a special mention any new business hard pressed to generate here. Available as Big Boy Tator Tots ($6) on enough income out of the gate to cover that the side dish menu, these are three-inch long rather large base, let only make a profit. At logs of flavor whose crispy fried exterior doesn’t MYM, the push is to offer some reasonable prepare you for the soft, creamy potato hidden appetizers to tempt you into travelling further inside. Tasting something like twice-baked poalong on the menu for more upscale items. tatoes, these Big Boy Tator Tots more than lived On our recent drop in, we tried the Smoked up to their name, and deserve a special return Salmon Bruschetta ($10), a delightful blend trip just to revisit this taste treat! of the fresh fish mixed with capers, onions, There are several pricier menu items here sundried tomatoes and fresh chopped basil in a that surprised with their delicate flavor. We deliciously light lemon feta dressing. The latter tried the Soft Shell Crab Sandwich ($17), was drizzled, but never overwhelmed, the four a rarity on any menu. Served on Ciabatta bread toast points liberally topped with shredded with lettuce and tomato, the entrée included Parmesan cheese. A delicious choice. two soft-shell crabs, deep-fried and covered While we’re not big fans of Portobello cap in a savory remoulade sauce. While the price mushrooms, our guest tried the Stuff Mushseems high for a sandwich, give this one a rooms ($6), and ate every one. When you chance if you enjoy this seldom seen soft-shell think Portobello, you think a three-to-four inch crab delicacy, nicely presented. round King of the mushroom family. There are unsampled Burgers on the As presented here, it’s more baby menu as well that declared themselves MIND YOUR button mushrooms and stems in as a “trio of meats.” Exactly which MANORS FOOD AND size, with a healthy portion of meats we cannot say, but from afar SPIRITS eight, plated over lettuce. The they appeared to be thick and juicy 2045 WILTON DR stuffing here is cream cheese WILTON MANORS, FL 33305 accompanied by a heap of golden and sour cream/scallion mixture brown hand-cut fries. Yum. There are 754-223-2172 that’s topped with melted mozzavariations with Brie cheese and cararella cheese and chopped bacon and melized onions, chipotle mayo and pepper fried. While the bacon failed to be obvious eijack cheese, or any other combo you might ther in taste or delivery, the stuffed mushrooms care to suggest. At $14, they seemed on the still got a glowing review from our guest. pricey side. And as we all know too well, pricey We tackled a large Buffalo Chicken on the drive never brings in business. Sandwich ($10.50) that featured beer batMind Your Manors is definitely worth a tered and fried chicken strips tossed in blue visit: for the food, the flavor, and the alwayscheese dressing and melted Swiss cheese entertaining people watching on the Drive. Go that dripped from the pressed Cuban bread and tell them Guy Magazine sent you. share with us on guymag.net

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Apes and Ebert by

GreGG Shapiro

If you are one of the few people who missed the 2011 James Franco vehicle “The Rise of the Planet of the Apes”, the more successful of the 21st century “Planet of the Apes” franchise reboots (the other being the humiliating 2001 Tim Burton “Planet of the Apes” remake with Mark Wahlberg), the first couple of minutes of “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes,” directed by Matt Reeves (“Let Me In,” “Cloverfield”), does a decent job of filling in the blanks. Those blanks include a simian virus that decimated much of the human population, unleashed by a greedy pharma corp anxious for profits from a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s. Through the wonders of CGI and various computer generated apps, the apes, led by talking chimp Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his close associate, the aggressive Koba (Toby Kebbel), exist relatively peacefully in the woods, hunting other wildlife for nourishment. But the arrival of a group of humans, including Malcolm (Jason Clarke), Ellie (Keri Russell) and Malcolm’s son Alexander (Kodi Smit-McPhee) threaten the balance between man and beast. The man portion of the equation is desperate to reactivate a shutdown dam near the forest to restore their diminishing power supply in what remains of San Francisco. Full of the kinds of messages one would expect in our current (human) political climate about how fear makes others follows (a page ripped from the Republican playbook) and the intrinsic value of trust, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” gives the audience a lot to think about while watching the outstanding special effects and action sequences. Finally, a true summer blockbuster has dawned. Those waiting for the proper follow-up to Zach Braff’s amazing directorial debut “Garden State” will have to wait a little longer. His new movie, “Wish I Was Here” (Focus), doesn’t get us there. In the tradition of the Coen Brothers’ “A Serious Man,” Jill Soloway’s “Afternoon Delight” and Gillian Robespierre’s “Obvious Child,” “Wish I Was Here” is a “Jewy” (a term used by the aforementioned Soloway) dramatic

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“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.” (Courtesy of 20th Century Fox)

comedy about questioning everything from religion and the existence of God to family and responsibility to careers and personal happiness, and more. Failed actor Aiden (Braff, who played gay in 2000’s “Broken Hearts Club”) and his halfJewish wife Sarah (a decent Kate Hudson) send their daughter Grace (Joey King) and son Tucker (Pierce Gagnon) to yeshiva, a costly private religious school whose tuition is paid for by Aiden’s father Gabe (a restrained Mandy Patinkin). But things are about to change. Gabe, whose cancer was in remission, is sick again. This time it looks worse than before and Gabe’s unable to continue being Aiden’s kids’ benefactor. With that as the backdrop, Aiden has to make serious life choices. Does Aiden give up his dream? Do they send the kids to public school or home-school them? Can Aiden get his socially awkward genius brother Noah (Josh Gad of “The Book of Mormon”) to make peace with their father before he dies? These are just a few of the somber issues facing Aiden. The trouble is that Braff can’t decide just how serious he wants to be here. It’s an important decision because he is dealing with theguymag

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journalist while still an undergrad. His love of writing led him to grad school in Chicago where he got a job at the Sun-Times newspaper, leading to not only a career as one of the most beloved film critics of his generation, but also a Pulitzer Prize. Director James expertly interweaves intimate film footage from as recent as 2013 (shortly before Ebert’s death) with an array of clips from the critic’s storied past, including his coverage of the Cannes Film Festival, as well as his contentious TV pairing with the late Chicago Tribune film critic Gene Siskel. It was, of course, through Siskel and Ebert’s film criticism programs, including “Sneak Previews,” among others, that the duo became international superstars and their thumbs up/thumbs down rating system became their trademark. The interviews, including a majority with Ebert’s widow Chaz, as well as those with fellow journalists, film critics, close friends and family members, flesh out the portrait of the man. But it’s the unforgettable scenes with Ebert himself, at the end of his life, as cancer took its devastating toll on him, that make “Life Itself” well worth experiencing.

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Anxiety, stress and tension are factors of modern life that are here to stay. Unless you’re dead or living under a rock, you’ve got to deal with them or they’ll eat you alive. A little bit of stress in life is par for the course. It keeps you sharp and on your toes, ready to tackle every exciting challenge or obstacle. But when it begins to control your life and thought processes,however, you’ve got problems. Bad stresses include loss of a job, the death of a loved one, a relationship break-up, etc. and they can wreak havoc on body and soul. Good stresses, i.e. a job promotion, moving to a different location, and a new boyfriend can be equally as trying. The wear and tear on you can include such serious problems as tension headaches, digestive problems, ulcers, heart disease, diabetes, and depression. Here are a few questions for you regarding your current level of stress: • Have you experienced the death of a parent, partner, or someone close to you? • Have you been hospitalized or treated for a serious illness? • Have you lost your job or experienced financial distress? • Have you separated from, or ended a relationship with a significant person in your life? • Have you changed jobs, or homes, or moved to another city? • Are you having trouble in your sex life? If you answered “yes” to several of these questions you may be more stressed than you think. Don’t despair, the following few steps may help you to chill, relax, and certainly live longer. Relaxation is an essential component of life. We all need schedules, work and commitments, but we also need to unwind, relax and chill. Learn to make time for solitude. Resting, meditating, listening to music, walking along the beach are all ways to calm your psyche and nurture your soul. Cultivate a hobby you’ve been passionate about in the past, or better yet, cultivate a new one. Distance yourself from

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whining, negative acquaintances, clients or co-workers who drag you down. Learn to enjoy yourself in the presence of friends who appreciate you and crave your companionship. Learn to say “no”. A very common cause of stress is taking on too much at work and in your social commitments. Everyone has their limits. Overloading yourself and multi-tasking can make you tired, cranky and resentful. A simple “no” can save you from all of this undue aggravation. People who are stressed often put aside working out as yet another frivolous activity that gets in the way of their busy routine. That could not be farther from the truth. Working out is one of the best ways to handle stress. Your fitness regime needs to be built into your life like water and food. Anyone who cancels a workout due to meetings, conference calls, etc. is either too lazy to work-out or just plain stupid and uninformed. Regular exercise makes you look and feel better, and it can save you a fortune in medical bills! Remember the importance of sleep. A simple uninterrupted night’s sleep can help you feel recharged and rejuvenated the next day. Eight to ten hours of quality sleep is the recommended dosage for people who are busy and committed. Don’t short change yourself in this area or eventually you’ll feel like a bleary eyed rat in a maze. Relax! Learn to chill. Enjoy yourself and don’t let stress take you to the mat. Contact TrainerTomB@aol.com! www.pumpnincgym.com Contact Tom to set up a free consultation 954-557-1119!

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