Now in its 24th Year! Aug 16 - 22, 2012 Vol.24, No.48
YOUR FREE GUIDE To our Islands’Happenings
Quito’s
All Nations Night Saturday, August 18 @ 10:30pm ALSO THIS WEEK: Last Resort End of Season Closing Party • Grown & Sexy Hangover Pt. 2 • Avengers Summer Jam
This Week’s Feature Story
Quito – A Man For All Nations Quito Rymer is a true musical ambassador for the BVI, especially when it comes to using his talents to bring people together. All Nations Night is his new quarterly event with the aim of featuring DJs from around the world and the first of these nights will take place at Quito’s on Saturday 18th August from 10:30pm. Three DJs will be getting the party started with a bang – DJs Waggy T and Scotch Bonnett, both out of Miami and the popular Dr Dre from here in the BVI. When speaking to Quito about the new night, he said, “It seems these days, people really enjoy DJs and the whole meaning behind the All Nations Night is to bring all nationalities that live in the BVI together. We can see that the BVI is multi-cultural now, one big melting pot. The kind of services the island now offers means that there are people from all over and from different cultures living here. So as an entertainer, my music is always talking about everyone coming together, happiness, togetherness and people getting to know and understand each other better. This is just another step in trying to make sure that happens.” When asked why he chose these particular DJs for
the first All Nations Night, he said, “I chose these DJs because Waggy T is a really big name in the US and he is also Asian with Jamaican roots living in Miami, which is awesome. Scotch Bonnet is his partner also based out of Miami with Jamaican roots and they work together as a dual team playing reggae, roots rock, dancehall and soca music. Then we have DJ Dre who lives here in the BVI and plays similar music but also hip-hop and other US styles, he is hugely popular and people love his music.” In the future, Quito wants to keep inviting DJs from different parts of the world, not only the Caribbean region but from all over, including the UK, US, Canada and China. He summed up by saying, “ We want everyone to come together, and if we all come together and work together we can build a really beautiful BVI.” – Jan Critchley
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Vol. 24, No. 48 • Aug 16 - 22, 2012
By Arlena St. Hilaire
Forever Summer It feels like just yesterday we were gearing up for the annual emancipation festivities and planning our holiday trips. Now it all seems like some distant past, I am not the only one that feels this way. I was out grabbing some lunch the other day and I overheard someone saying, “How the days going by so fast! It seems like school just closed the other day.” Hmm, I was thinking the same thing. But then I realized all I see on the television lately are back to school ads, so it must mean it’s almost time to get back in the groove of things. For the rest of us who have graduated to the working world summer holidays have no significant bearing on our daily routine. However, I will say the traffic coming into working in the mornings is much better and so I will miss summer and no school for this reason. Soon, most of the world will have to say farewell to summer in the coming months as the cold winter months start to approach. For those college students who return to school in cooler climates knowing that summer sun is just a plane ride away during those cold November days will make coming home for the holidays just a bit more special. I know it was comforting for me.
Lime ... “to hang around idly” or “to go out on the town.” Source: The Dictionary of Virgin Islands English Creole by the late educator and historian Lito Valls. The Limin’ Times brings you all the news about when and where to “lime” in the British Virgin Islands. Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
There is something about summer that energizes you and makes everything seem brighter. For me having lived in a climate where summer lasts three months out of the year and the reminder of the months were either really cold or wet, I welcome summer with open arms. We are truly blessed because while the rest of the world will be saying good bye summer sun, we are saying good bye summer holidays. So, even though the season is almost over we are still able to enjoy this wonderful summer weather of sunshine all year round. Kind of like our own episode of the Disney channel animated series Phineas and Ferb. I call it “Forever Summer.”
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Vol. 24, No. 48 • Aug 16 - 22, 2012
Ask Koren Your personal E-therapist, is in the house!
ManAsk KeepsKoren Cheating Dear Koren, What is it with men that they have to cheat? I have been with a man for six years now and every time I find about his indiscretions, he ends it and is good for a while but then he does it again. It’s like he just can’t help himself. Should I just accept that is what men are like and just ensure he uses protection? Isn’t it foolish of me to keep expecting the impossible? – Realist Dear Realist, Let us set the record straight on a few things. Men do not have to cheat. All men do not cheat. If your partner has the tendency to step out on you, there is no onesize-fits-all reason for it or solution to fix the situation. He has to identify what his weaknesses and triggers are and work on them. It could be that it satisfies his ego to have multiple relationships, maybe he is easily bored and is seeking excitement, maybe his sexual needs are not being met at home, or it could just be that he likes variety. How many indiscretions has your partner had in the six year relationship? How do you keep finding out about them? How are you so sure that he ends them when you find out? There are lots of questions that you need to ask yourself to make a decision as to whether this relationship is working for you. The attitude of acceptance that it is okay for your partner to have an intimate relationship with other women is scary. You have to consider your
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needs also and question whether someone really loves you if they keep putting you at risk. Also, how much do you love yourself if you keep putting your needs for an exclusive honest relationship on the back burner? It is not foolish to expect to be treated fairly. While there are many things one can do in an attempt to affair-proof their relationship, it is the responsibility of both parties and not just one. For change to take place, your partner must come to the realization that he is hampering the relationship, hurting you and hurting the other women and he must make a decision to do things differently. He has to start the process of change by admitting he has a problem and seeking help. You can be supportive, but you cannot do it for him. Send your questions to askkoren@live.com, or follow us on twitter @korennorton and a response will be provided
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Vol. 24, No. 48 • Aug 16 - 22, 2012
tv specials & highlights THURSDAY AUGUST 16, 2012 7:00 0 Project Runway 4 NCIS 6 Weather Center Live B The First 48 P Alaska State Troopers 7:30 C Splatalot 8:00 _ ( Wipeout ) Oh Sit! 0 Project Runway 4 NCIS 6 Hurricane Hunters : Caribbean DJ Honors > The Soup B The First 48 D Crime Inc. N Car Warriors ∂ The Newsroom (Part 1 of 2) 8:30 ` Parks and Recreation 6 Turbine Cowboys > Married to Jonas 9:00 _ ( Wipeout * Big Brother , Frontline ` Saving Hope 0 Project Runway 1 Must Love Cats 6 Burned Out Extreme heat and how it will alter the way we live. B The First 48 D Crime Inc. N Wrecked 9:30 6 Lifeguard! N Wrecked 10:00 _ ( Rookie Blue * Person of Interest , POV ` Rock Center With Brian Williams 1 Dog Whisperer 2 Steve Harvey: Don’t Trip... He Ain’t Through with Me Yet Steve Harvey’s stand-up performance in front on churchfolk. 3 The Borgias
6 Weather Center Live B The First 48 L One Car Too Far N Hard Parts: South Bronx P Taboo 10:01 4 Suits 10:30 0 Project Runway N Hard Parts: South Bronx 11:00 1 Tanked 6 Hurricane Hunters N Car Warriors P Taboo
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FRIDAY AUGUST 17, 2012 7:00 0 My Ghost Story: Caught on Camera 6 Weather Center Live B Shipping Wars L Yukon Men P Alaska State Troopers 7:30 B Shipping Wars C Splatalot N Dumbest Stuff on Wheels 8:00 _ ( Shark Tank ) America’s Next Top Model 0 America’s Most Wanted 1 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 6 Twist of Fate > Keeping Up With the Kardashians B Shipping Wars D Supermarkets Inc: Inside a $500 Billion Money Machine An inside look at the supermarket industry, which tries to learn all about their shoppers. L Gold Rush N Dumbest Stuff on Wheels P Nazi Underworld The lifestyles of Hitler and his inner circle are revealed. 8:05 ∏ R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series 8:30 1 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 6 Twist of Fate B Shipping Wars N Dumbest Stuff on Wheels
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∏ R.L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour: The Series 9:00 ) Nikita , Nature ` Grimm 0 America’s Most Wanted 1 My Cat From Hell 3 Falling Skies 6 Hurricane Hunters > Keeping Up With the Kardashians B Shipping Wars D Ultimate Factories L Frozen Gold ∂ House of Lies 9:01 _ ( 20/20 9:30 6 Ice Pilots B Shipping Wars ∂ House of Lies 10:00 ` Dateline NBC 0 America’s Most Wanted 1 Dog Whisperer 3 Falling Skies 6 Weather Center Live > Fashion Police B Shipping Wars L Yukon Men P Abandoned 10:30 , Architect Robert A.M. Stern: Presence of the Past The architect and teacher bridges a divide between styles. 10:55 ∏ Educating Peter A child with Down syndrome attends regular school. 11:00 0 America’s Most Wanted 6 Twist of Fate L Frozen Gold P Nazi Underworld The lifestyles of Hitler and his inner circle are revealed. ∂ True Blood
SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 2012 7:00 , Nature (Part 2 of 2)
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Vol. 24, No. 48 • Aug 16 - 22, 2012
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Your Guide to British Virgin Islands Events By Jan Critchley
Party Like a Rock Star
Rock Café
Don’t miss what has got to be THE end of season party of the summer. In their inimitable style, The Last Resort has a Glam Rock theme for their “End of Reason” Drink the Bar dry bash, on Friday 17th August. So dig out your spandex, wear your hair big and party like a rock star as you enjoy cheap drinks and great food. A live band and DJ will keep you dancing all night long. Don’t miss it in case it’s the last – but we hope not as their parties are legendary and this one is guaranteed to be a runaway success!
Piano bar entertainer, Jon Abrams is performing at Sam’s Piano Bar at The Rock Café from 8pm, Monday to Saturday through to the end of August. Jon has previously played in a Billy Joel tribute band before being hired for the role of the piano man himself in the touring hit show “Movin’ Out.” So get down to the Rock Café for a great night out.
Grown & Sexy Saturday
Sale Time
The Grown & Sexy Saturday crew are back with “Hangover – Part 2” to be held at Callaloo at Prospect Reef, this Saturday 18th August from 10pm. Come dressed as your favorite character and DJs Bertrum, Wiz and a special guest DJ will be spinning the tunes and keeping you entertained. With drink specials all night, “Hangover” may be an appropriate theme but you are sure to have a good time – so grab your friends and hang with the crew this Saturday and party on down!
Caribbean Department Store is having a sale so it’s a great time to pick up some amazing bargains. Everything is on sale from jeans, tops, shoes and more. Stop by today and make sure you are looking your sassy best at prices you can afford.
2012 Back to School Drive Wanted! Uniforms, pens, pencils, crayons and any other old school supplies you may have. Please drop off at the Social Development Department from 8:30am to 4:30pm up to 29th August on both Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Call 494-3431 for more information.
Superheros Unite! Calling all Avenger fans to the Avengers Electro Summer Jam on Saturday, 18th August from 10pm at Le Grand Café. Wear your super hero costumes and come prepared to party! There are lots of prizes to be won, superhero shots and the swimming pool is back – so don’t miss it.
Youth Sailing Goes International Nagico Saturday Sailing is also back on again from Nanny Cay beach this Saturday, 18th August from 9am to 12 noon followed by advanced sailing from 2pm till 6pm.
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Vol. 24, No. 48 • Aug 16 - 22, 2012
live music •events •concerts
THURSDAY - AUG 16
MYETT’S — Speciality Pizza Night, Sunset HH
ROAD TOWN
ELM’S — Beach BBQ & Live Entertainment;
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm
Happy Hour 4-6:30pm
THE PUB — Heineken Happy Hour 5-7pm ORIGIN — Lunch take out from 12-2pm, Sushi
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
from 5:30-11pm
ROCK CAFE — Jon Abrams at Sams Piano Bar 8pm
NANNY CAY
SATURDAY - AUG 18
BEACH BAR — Wallyball Thursday from 5pm
ROAD TOWN
CANE GARDEN BAY
PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm
MYETT’S — Sunset HH, Fish & C hip Special, Music by
ORIGIN — Sushi from 5:30-11pm
Candyman QUITO’S — Live music by Too Smooth Band
THE PUB — Heineken Happy Hour 5-7pm
VG & OUTER ISLANDS
King
ROCK CAFE — Jon Abrams at Sams Piano Bar 8pm
UPS — Roller Skating Disco party with DJ Millennium
PROSPECT REEF — Grown & Sexy party “Hangover 2”
from 10pm
FRIDAY - AUG 17
LE GRAND CAFE — Avengers “Superheroes” Electro
ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm THE PUB — Heineken Happy Hour 5-7pm LE GRAND CAFÉ — Courvoisier Fridays ORIGIN — Sushi from 5:30-11pm UPS — Roller Skating & Bowling with DJ
Summer Jam from 10pm
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S —Volleyball, Sunset HH, Jerk Pork & Chicken
Specials QUITO’S — All Nations Night with DJs Waggy T,
Scotch Bonnett & Dre from 10:30pm
TRELLIS BAY LAST RESORT — End of Season Closing Party
NANNY CAY
NANNY CAY NANNY CAY BEACH — Nagico Youth Sailing 9am
BEACH BAR —TGIF Party from 5pm. Free bar snacks
VG & OUTER ISLANDS CANE GARDEN BAY QUITO’S — Live music by Too Smooth Band & DJ Hype
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ROCK CAFE — Jon Abrams at Sams Piano Bar 8pm
•parties •sports •movies and more
SUNDAY - AUG 19 ROAD TOWN THE PUB — Heineken Happy Hour 5-7pm UPS — Latin Sunday
ROCK CAFE — Jon Abrams at Sams Piano Bar 8pm
TUESDAY - AUG 21
UPCOMING EVENTS
ROAD TOWN LE GRANDE CAFÉ — Rôti de Porc Night (roast pig)
CANE GARDEN BAY
ORIGIN — Sushi 5:30-11pm
ELM’S — Beach BBQ & Live Entertainment;
THE PUB — Happy Hour 5-7pm
Happy Hour 4-6:30pm MYETT’S —Volleyball, Sunset HH, Local Menu Specials
CANE GARDEN BAY
CAPOON’S BAY
MYETT’S — Speciality Pizza, Sunset HH & Music by Candyman QUITO’S —Live music Quito palys solo
SEBASTIANS BY THE SEA — Live entertainment
music by Candyman 7-10pm
VG & OUTER ISLANDS WEST END
ROCK CAFE — Jon Abrams at Sams Piano Bar 8pm
THE CLUBHOUSE @ FRENCHMANS — Sunday
Brunch, Mojito Madness Jappy Jour
WEDNESDAY - AUG. 22
MONDAY - AUG 20
ROAD TOWN
ROAD TOWN PUSSER’S — Daily Happy Hour from 5-7pm
LE GRAND CAFÉ — Heineken Happy Hour 5-7pm ORIGIN — Sushi from 5:30-11pm THE PUB — Happy Hour 5-7pm
LE GRAND CAFÉ — Heineken Happy Hour 5-7pm THE PUB — Heineken Happy Hour 5-7pm
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S —Volleyball, Sunset HH, Local Menu Specials
CANE GARDEN BAY MYETT’S — Wacky Wed., 2 for 1 Bushwacker HH &
Music by Candyman QUITO’S —Live Music by Too Smooth Band
QUITO’S — Live Music by Guest Artist
WEST END
CAPOON’S BAY SEBASTIANS BY THE SEA — Happy Hour 4-6pm
SEBASTIANS BY THE SEA — Happy Hour 4-6pm
VG & OUTER ISLANDS SCRUB ISLAND — Caribbean Night & Tropical Buffet
VG & OUTER ISLANDS SCRUB ISLAND — Lobster Night ROCK CAFE — Jon Abrams at Sams Piano Bar 8pm
with live music from 6-10pm
Moorings Interline Regatta – Oct 9-18 The Pub Closing Party — August 24 Ms. Teen Diva — August 25 Peter Island Bike Race — August 26 Full Moon — August 31 Ms. Teen Diva — August 25 Back to School Regatta — September 8 & 9 Jason Bally Memorial Cycle Race — September 30 Full Moon — September 30 Virgins Cup — October 13 Kim Burrell @ HLSCC — October 27 Trafalgar Regatta — October 27 Foxy’s Halloween Cat Fight — October 27 & 28 26th Annual Pro-Am Regatta— October 27 - Nov 3
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This program will run until September 1st when a new an exciting program will be introduced – more details to come! There are lots of plans for youth sailing for the next school year including plans for a BVI racing team that will be taking part in the Back to School Regatta in September and international events in St Thomas, New Orleans, Miami and Puerto Rico. Other plans include regular after school programs immediately school restarts including training for beginners, girls only, an optimist/laser race team and an IC-24 team. So there’s lots going on in youth sailing providing a perfect opportunity to get your child out on the water, be part of a team and learn an exciting new sport. To find out more contact Brian Duff, Director of Sailing Development at youthsailing@royalbviyc.org
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By Jan Critchley
The Change-Up Set in Atlanta, Mitch Planko (Ryan Reynolds) and Dave Lockwood (Jason Bateman) were inseparable best friends since third grade, but as the years have passed they've slowly drifted apart and now the two men could not be more different. Dave is the epitome of success. He is a driven and dedicated lawyer with a prestigious law firm where he has worked for ten years. He is working on an important merger that is almost certain to secure his partnership. A family man, he is married to the gorgeous Jamie Lockwood (Leslie Mann) and father of three children and really does seem to be living the dream. Mitch however, is single, reckless and an occasional actor in the soft porn industry. Mainly unemployed though, he is a quitter that never concludes anything that he starts out to do. One night, Dave and Mitch decide to meet up for old times sake and after an evening of drinking, they wish for each other's lives in front of a fountain in an Atlanta park. It’s a case of “be careful what you wish for” as when they awake the next morning, they discover that they have switched bodies. Horrified, they return to the square to try and undo the change only to find that the fountain has moved to an unknown place. So there is nothing left but for them to switch lives until they can locate the fountain and reverse the wish. It's a crucial week professionally for Dave, and Mitch has to take on the merger to protect
Dave’s job and impending promotion, and become a family man. Meanwhile, Dave is forced to carry out Mitch’s obligation, which involves starring in a low budget, soft porn film. Despite the freedom from their normal routines and habits, the guys soon discover that each other's lives are nowhere near as rosy as they once seemed. Further complicating matters are Dave's sexy legal associate, Sabrina (Olivia Wilde) and Mitch's estranged father (Alan Arkin) who is about to remarry. With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other's lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back. However, Mitch gets a shot at responsibility and Dave at relaxing, and they learn a lot about themselves and each other and that the grass is not always greener on the other side. 15
Vol. 24, No. 48 • Aug 16 - 22, 2012
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tv specials & highlights 4 NCIS 6 Weather Center Live : Smile Patrol B Storage Wars L Gold Rush P Witness: Tornado Swarm The threeday tornado outbreak in April of 2011 spawned more than 300 twisters. 7:30 > Married to Jonas B Storage Wars
D Secret Lives of the Super Rich: Mega Homes Inside some of the most prestigious addresses on earth as Dolly deals with high-profile clients. 8:00 , Herbert Hoover: Landslide Herbert Hoover, the 31st U.S. president, leaves a legacy mostly defined by the Great Depression. 1 Whale Wars: Viking Shores 4 NCIS
tv specials & highlights
6 Lifeguard! B Storage Wars J Army Wives L Gold Rush P Witness: Disaster in Japan Japan’s massive earthquake and resulting tsunami of 2011. π The Borgias 8:30 6 Lifeguard! B Storage Wars N Hard Parts: South Bronx 9:00 , Great Performances (PA) 1 Monster Bug Wars! 4 NCIS 6 Hurricane Hunters B Barter Kings J Army Wives L Gold Rush N Hard Parts: South Bronx P Witness: Katrina People discuss experiences of the hurricane and aftermath. [ CNN Presents 9:30 6 Twist of Fate B Barter Kings N Hard Parts: South Bronx 10:00 ` Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 4 NCIS 6 Weather Center Live B Barter Kings J Army Wives L Gold Rush N Hard Parts: South Bronx 10:30 , Architect Robert A.M. Stern: Presence of the Past The architect and teacher bridges a divide between styles. B Barter Kings N Dumbest Stuff on Wheels 11:00 $ Pinche Pancho 4 White Collar 6 Lifeguard! > Fashion Police J Army Wives L Gold Rush P Witness: Disaster in Japan Japan’s massive earthquake and resulting tsunami of 2011. ∫ Chicas Max Prime
SUNDAY AUGUST 19, 2012 7:00 _ ( America’s Funniest Home Videos * 60 Minutes 6 Weather Center Live > Keeping Up With the Kardashians B Storage Wars L MythBusters P Amish: Out of Order 7:30 B Storage Wars 8:00 _ ( Secret Millionaire , Nature (Part 2 of 2) 1 Why We Love Cats and Dogs The bond between people and their four-legged friends. 6 Turbine Cowboys : Smile Patrol > Keeping Up With the Kardashians
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By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway in London
Finally, The Closing Act LONDON—Since I’d never seen an Olympic Games closing ceremony in three sojourns—two because I was a participant and last time skipping town early—I had no plans nor expectations but to finally rest my legs. But, there was no time to rest. For the first time, I learnt there was a pre-show and wondered what it was as I heard a band playing. “I’m sorry, but you’ll have to wait as they are doing final rehearsals,” we were told as we tried to The London skyline backdrop
enter the Olympic Family area entrance. “It should be about 10 minutes wait.”
“This is better than the opening ceremonies,” I
It seemed a good time to have dinner – but
heard someone say.
instead I decided to wait.
I wouldn’t know. I had missed the opening cere-
A short while later we were allowed to enter as
mony, since I had been standing outside with the
workers were frantically putting things on the track.
other athletes waiting for the March of Nations to
The stadium looked nothing like it had 24 hours
begin.
earlier when Usain Bolt ran a blistering anchor leg
It’s actually good to sit though this closing cere-
culminating Jamaica’s 4x100m relay’s world record
mony rather than being on the field standing with
run.
the athletes, I thought to myself, as different musi-
Several props resembling the London skyline
cal acts, acrobats and singers paraded on and off
were being put in place as the Master of
the stage in a well choreographed program.
Ceremonies prepped us for the show. By 7:30pm
So finally, after 16 days of thrills, spills, excite-
the one and a half hour pre-show was in full swing,
ment and drama, the Olympic Games was coming
before it went live to over 300 million people world-
to an end, as the baton was passed from London
wide.
2012 to Rio 2016.
As I sat and waited for the real show, I couldn’t
While I still can’t answer the question, “how was
help but think about being on the field, marching in
the opening ceremony?” I can meaningfully
with the throngs and having to stand through the
respond when asked about the closing. “It was
three and a half hour program.
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Vol. 24, No. 48 • Aug 16 - 22, 2012
By Jacqueline Cutler
Ever Eloquent, Tim Gunn Reflects On ‘Project Runway’ A: Those that involve nontraditional materials: the pet store, the hardware store. Q: When designers create outfits that are wacky — say the polka-dotted hot-pants jumpsuit with patent leather buckles in the season premiere fashion show in Times Square — it seems as if they have no interest in designing for women in their real lives. How do you advise them? A: I say to students, “Who is your client? And how content are you to have the very small market?” Q: Can you usually pick the winner? A: This is underscored by my teaching experience: I would make certain assumptions that were proven false. By challenge four, I have a pretty good idea. Q: How much time and advice do you give the designers? A: I have to give them space and distance, otherwise I would become this relentless nag. I like to be with them at fittings, before the runway shows. Q: Where did your mantra “make it work” come from? A: I’ve been saying “make it work” forever. Q: You seem to get along with all of the contestants, but has there been one who was the problem child? And what behavior in contestants bothers you? A: Kenley Collins of Season 5. She was belligerent. And when they are full of themselves and sassy, when I feel, “What is this person doing here?” It is all about attitude. Q: One of the reasons Project Runway is successful is that it crosses so many demographics. Why do you think this show appeals across gender, age and cultural groups? A: Generally speaking it is captivating and compelling to watch people who do something, who are doing what they want to do.
Tim Gunn, even after an incredibly long day, is the essence of a dapper gentleman. The mentor of Lifetime’s Project Runway surveys the contestants’ new lounge at Parsons School of Design, admires the huge photos of scenes from past seasons and settles in for a long talk. The Thursday show shoots at the Manhattan college where Gunn taught for 29 years. Among his missions as a teacher was that students learn the history of fashion and how it relates to whatever is going on in the world. He has an upcoming book on the history of fashion, and his philosophy as a teacher was quite similar to his as a mentor. It boils down to the three words that have become the show’s motto: “Make it work.” Q: Did you think Project Runway would last 10 seasons? A: I never expected it would go for two seasons — not to disparage the show. This is really surreal. Q: So many unscripted shows fail. Why do you think this lasted? A: Same reason for why as a teacher for 29 years, I was thoroughly engaged every year for 29 years. There was a new crop of students every year. What’s so compelling is I don’t know what they will produce. I don’t know what they will do. Q: What surprises you? A: Where they were at 7 o’clock and where they are now (several hours later). I look at their work. It is the embodiment of “make it work.” They are able to go from risk to pulling out great work. Q: Sometimes the clothes are just out there; at some point does it seem like all risk? A: The more avant-garde clothes, it’s who they are. Fashion is nothing if not subjective. Q: What designs do you know will not make it, and what drives you crazy? A: An inadequate presentation or sloppy work will not make it. Q: With all the challenges over the years, what has been the craziest? Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
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tv specials & highlights B Storage Wars D BMW: A Driving Obsession A once small, struggling company transforms itself into a global luxury-car powerhouse. L MythBusters P Amish: Out of Order 8:01 * Big Brother 8:05 ∫ Strike Back 8:30 B Storage Wars 9:00 * The Good Wife , Masterpiece Mystery! 0 Drop Dead Diva 6 Coast Guard Alaska > Keeping Up With the Kardashians B Storage Wars D Selling Cars in America The history of car dealerships in the United States. L MythBusters P Amish: Out of Order ∂ True Blood ∏ Feria de Juguetes de Nueva York 2012 9:30 $ Ni una Vez Más B Storage Wars 10:00 * The Mentalist 0 Army Wives 1 Mountain Gorilla 6 Weather Center Live > Married to Jonas D American Greed: The Fugitives L MythBusters N Two Guys Garage P Taboo ∂ The Newsroom 10:30 $ Extra Normal , Architect Robert A.M. Stern: Presence of the Past The architect and teacher bridges a divide between styles. > Keeping Up With the Kardashians B Storage Wars N Car Crazy 11:00 1 Mountain Gorilla 2 Let’s Stay Together 6 Turbine Cowboys D Crime Inc. L MythBusters P Taboo
D The Diamond Rush Bob Pisani goes deep inside the richest diamond mine on the planet; a look at Vegas’ diamond rush. P Border Wars 9:30 * Mike & Molly 6 Weather Caught on Camera 10:00 * Hawaii Five-0 ` Grimm 1 Dog Whisperer > Scouted B Beyond Scared Straight P Locked Up Abroad 10:01 _ ( Secret Millionaire 11:00 1 Hillbilly Handfishin’ 6 Storm Riders P Locked Up Abroad
tv specials & highlights
MONDAY AUGUST 20, 2012 7:00 4 NCIS: Los Angeles 6 Weather Center Live : Caribbean DJ Honors B The First 48 K In Search of the Truth P Wild Justice 8:00 _ ( Bachelor Pad ) The L.A. Complex 1 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 6 Storm Riders P Wild Justice ∏ Stormworld ∫ Strike Back 8:30 1 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 6 Storm Riders ∏ Stormworld 8:55 ∫ Strike Back 9:00 ) America’s Next Top Model * 2 Broke Girls ` Stars Earn Stripes 1 Pets 101 6 Weather Caught on Camera
TUESDAY AUGUST 21, 2012 7:00 0 Dance Moms 4 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 6 Weather Center Live : Smile Patrol B Storage Wars L Dirty Jobs P Alaska State Troopers 7:30 B Storage Wars ∏ Feria de Juguetes de Nueva York 2012 8:00 _ ( The Middle ) Hart of Dixie * NCIS , Nature 0 Dance Moms 4 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit B Storage Wars Texas L Dirty Jobs N Dumbest Stuff on Wheels P American Gypsies 8:05 ∏ The Adventures of Merlin 8:30 _ ( Last Man Standing 6 Weather Caught on Camera B Storage Wars N Dumbest Stuff on Wheels 9:00 _ ( Happy Endings * NCIS: Los Angeles , Nature 0 Dance Moms 1 In the Dog House 4 White Collar 6 Storm Riders B Shipping Wars L Dirty Jobs D American Greed: The Fugitives N Hard Parts: South Bronx P Hard Time 9:30 _ ( Don’t Trust the B—— in Apartment 23 1 In the Dog House 6 Storm Riders B Shipping Wars N Hard Parts: South Bronx 10:00 * The Mentalist , Independent Lens 0 The Week the Women Went 1 Dog Whisperer 6 Weather Center Live > Keeping Up With the Kardashians B Storage Wars L Dirty Jobs N My Ride Rules P Hard Time
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10:01 4 Covert Affairs 10:30 > Keeping Up With the Kardashians B Storage Wars N My Ride Rules 11:00 0 The Week the Women Went 1 Pit Boss L Dirty Jobs N Dumbest Stuff on Wheels P Hard Time
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22, 2012 7:00 0 Trading Spouses: Meet Your New Mommy (Part 2 of 2) 4 NCIS K Generation of Youth for Christ P Alaska State Troopers 7:30 B Storage Wars ∂ True Blood 8:00 _ ( The Middle ) Oh Sit! * Big Brother 0 Wife Swap 1 The Planet’s Funniest Animals 4 NCIS 6 Coast Guard Alaska B Storage Wars D American Greed: The Fugitives P Abandoned 8:30 _ ( Suburgatory 1 The Planet’s Funniest Animals P Abandoned ∂ Top Ten Monks Cistercian monks’ album of Gregorian chants reaches the top 10 in pop charts. 9:00 _ ( Modern Family ) Supernatural * Criminal Minds 0 Wife Swap 1 It’s Me or the Dog 4 Royal Pains 6 Coast Guard Alaska B Storage Wars Texas D American Greed: The Fugitives L American Guns P Abandoned π The Borgias 9:30 B Storage Wars Texas P Abandoned 9:31 _ ( Suburgatory 10:00 * CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 0 Wife Swap 1 Dog Whisperer 6 Weather Center Live > The Soup D Crime Inc. B American Hoggers L Texas Car Wars P America’s Lost Treasures 10:01 4 Necessary Roughness 10:30 B American Hoggers 10:50 ∫ Chicas Max Prime 11:00 0 Wife Swap 1 Saved 6 Coast Guard Alaska B Storage Wars L American Guns P Abandoned ∂ The Newsroom Vol. 24, No. 48 • Aug 16 - 22, 2012
THURSDAY AUGUST 16, 2012 12:00 & 8 SportsCenter (N) 12:30 PM ; Golf Life ’12 M Fishing With Roland Martin 2:00 M 100 Percent Real Hunting TV 2:30 M North American Hunter 3:00 & Outside the Lines First Report ; Auto Racing HDRA Off-Road Racing Series: Fireworks 500. 3:30 & 8 College Football Live (N) M USA Pro: Race of Truth (N) 3:45 9 Sport Today 4:00 & 8 Little League Baseball World Series: Teams TBA. M Cycling USA Pro Challenge, 7:00 8 Monday Night Countdown M 2012 Olympic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (N) 8:00 8 NFL Preseason Football Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans. 8:30 ; Halls of Fame 10:00 M Caught Looking 11:00 & SportsCenter ; UFC Unleashed M Cycling USA Pro Challenge
FRIDAY AUGUST 17, 2012 12:30 PM M Territories Wild (N) 2:00 M Winchester Legends 2:10 = MLB Baseball Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs. (N) 2:30 N NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Bristol, Final Practice. (N) 3:00 & Outside the Lines First Report 3:30 M USA Pro: Race of Truth 5:00 ; Action Sports World Championship (N) 6:00 ; UEFA Champions League Magazine (N) 6:30 ; Baseball’s Golden Age 7:00 & MLB Baseball Washington Nationals at Philadelphia Phillies. (N) . MLB Baseball New York Yankees at Cleveland Indians. 7:30 8 NASCAR Racing Nationwide Series: Food City 250. M MLS Soccer Real Salt Lake at Philadelphia Union. (N) 8:00 * NFL Preseason Football Chicago Bears at New York Giants. (N) ; UFC Fight Night UFC: Maynard vs. Guida. 10:00 & 8 Baseball Tonight (N) 11:00 ; Action Sports World Championship 11:30 N NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: Bristol, Practice.
SATURDAY AUGUST 18, 2012 12:30 PM & _ ( Little League Baseball World Series, International Championship: * ATP Tennis U.S. Open Series: Winston-Salem Open, Men’s Final. (N) M Charlie Moore: No Offense Limin’ Times Entertainment Guide
1:00 ) MLB Baseball Houston Astros at New York Mets. (N) 1:30 M Rematch the Rockies: US Pro Cycling Challenge (N) 2:00 ` Cycling U.S. Pro Challenge: Stage 6. (N) 3:00 N Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Salt Lake City. (N) 3:30 & _ ( Little League Baseball World Series, U.S. Championship: Team 8 High School Football Staley (Mo.) at Lee’s Summit (Mo.). (N) 6:00 M IndyCar Racing Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma, Qualifying. (N) 7:00 & WNBA Basketball Minnesota Lynx at Atlanta Dream. 8 High School Football Byrnes (S.C.) at Oscar Smith = MLB Baseball Seattle Mariners at Chicago White Sox 7:30 _ ( NASCAR Racing Sprint Cup: IRWIN Tools Night Race. (N) 8:00 * NFL Preseason Football Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints. M Return to London: The Games of the XXX Olympiad 9:00 & English Premier League Soccer Swansea City AFC vs West Ham United FC. (N) ` WrestleMania 28 — Rock vs. Cena M Return to London: The Games of the XXX Olympiad 11:00M Cycling USA Pro Challenge,
SUNDAY AUGUST 19, 2012 12:30 PM M Under Wild Skies 1:00 ) MLB Baseball Houston Astros at New York Mets. (N) , V.I. Horse Races 1:30 * U.S. Open Tennis Preview (N) 2:00 * PGA Tour Golf The Barclays, Final Round. (N) M Cycling USA Pro Challenge, Stage 2:10 = MLB Baseball Colorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs. (N) 3:00 _ ( Little League Baseball World Series, Championship Game: 8 High School Football University (Fla.) at Trotwood-Madison (Ohio). (N) 4:00 N Motorcycle Racing FIM World Superbike: Russia - Race1. 7:00 & Softball NPF Championship Series, Game 3: Teams M MLS Soccer FC Dallas at Los Angeles Galaxy. (N) 8:00 ` NFL Preseason Football Carolina Panthers at New York Jets. (N) 8 MLB Baseball Teams TBA. 9:00 & MLS Soccer New York Red Bulls at Sporting Kansas City. (N) 9:30 M PBR Mid-Season Review (N) 11:00 & NHRA Drag Racing Lucas Oil 11:30 ` Sports Final
MONDAY AUGUST 20, 2012 12:30 PM M Guns & Gear
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1:00 & 2012 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. (N) 2:00M World of Whitetail 3:00 8 College Football Live M Motorcycle Racing AMA Motocross: Moto 2. 4:00 8 NFL Live (N) M IndyCar Racing Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma. 7:00 & 2012 U.S. Open Tennis First Round. (N) 7:30 M CFL Football Edmonton Eskimos at Toronto Argonauts. 8:00 4 WWE Monday Night RAW (N) 8 MLB Baseball Tampa Bay Rays at Texas Rangers. (N Subject to Blackout) 11:00 & 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event. 11:30 N Gearz
TUESDAY AUGUST 21, 2012 12:00 & ESPN First Take N MotoGP Racing Moto3: Czech Grand Prix. (N) 1:00 & 2012 U.S. Open Tennis First 2:00 N Motorcycle Racing FIM World Superbike: Russia - Race 2:30 ; UEFA Champions League Soccer Teams TBA. (N) 4:00 M College Football Notre Dame Blue & Gold Spring Scrimmage. 5:30 ; Baseball’s Golden Age 7:00 & 2012 U.S. Open Tennis First 8:00 8 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event. (Taped) ; UEFA Champions League Soccer = MLB Baseball Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs. (N) 9:00 8 2012 World Series of Poker Main Event. (Taped) 10:00 8 Baseball Tonight (N)
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 22, 2012 12:00 & ESPN First Take 12:30 PM ; Babe Winkelman’s Outdoor Secrets 1:00 & 2012 U.S. Open Tennis Men’s First Round and Women’s Second 1:30 ; Progressive Bass Wrap Up 2:30 ; UEFA Champions League Soccer Teams TBA. (N) 6:30 ; Baseball’s Golden Age 7:00 & 2012 U.S. Open Tennis Men’s First Round and Women’s Second Round. (N) = MLB Baseball Chicago White Sox at Baltimore Orioles. ( M Diving U.S. National Championships. (Taped) 8:00 ; UEFA Champions League Soccer Teams TBA. 10:00 8 Baseball Tonight (N) 10:30 ; Fox College Football Preview Show (N) 11:00 & 2012 World Series of Poker 11:30 M Dream On: The Journey of Wembley Football Club