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Movies D12 — The Sentinel, Carlisle, Pa. Thursday, February 23, 2012

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Sorvino to debut film funded by Pa. taxpayers BY MICHAEL RUBINKAM

Paul Sorvino might finally be over his trouble with “The Trouble with Cali.” Armed with $500,000 in taxpayer funding, the first-time director and “Goodfellas” star shot the independent film in northeastern Pennsylvania six years ago.

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ALLENTOWN — Paul Sorvino might finally be over his trouble with “The Trouble with Cali.” Armed with $500,000 in taxpayer funding, the first-time director and “Goodfellas” star shot the independent film in northeastern Pennsylvania six years ago. But the project ran short of cash, and politicians in Scranton demanded to know what he did with their investment. Sorvino, in turn, was stunned and hurt that anyone would question his integrity. Sorvino is hoping all that’s in the past now that his passion project is about to get its first screening on Tuesday, at Arizona’s Sedona Film Festival. The 72-year-old actor said he’s proud of the black comedy about an aspiring dancer and her dysfunctional parents. His Oscar-winning daughter, Mira, has a small role as the title character’s ballet instructor; another daughter, Amanda, wrote the script and most of the score; son Michael produced the movie and also appears on screen. Sorvino himself plays Cali’s father. “It’s the little film that could,” Sorvino said. The movie deal was originally pushed in 2005 by then-Lackawanna County Commissioner Robert Cordaro, who called Sorvino a “hometown hero” and said his decision to shoot in the county seat of Scranton would boost the region’s attractiveness as a low-cost destination for filmmakers. Cordaro lost re-election in 2007, and was later charged with shaking

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down businesses that held county contracts. He was sentenced last month to 11 years in prison on bribery and extortion counts. Meanwhile, Sorvino’s film got stuck in postproduction, and Cordaro’s successor said the cash-strapped county had no business betting money on an independent feature. The county asked Sorvino in 2008 for a “full accounting of the use of the monies we invested.” Sorvino took the criticism — and any suggestion that he had frittered away the public’s money — as an affront. “I have very high standards for my behavior and very high ethics. I would no sooner do a thing like that than jump off a building doused in gaso-

line,” said Sorvino, whose ties to Scranton go back 30 years. The bad publicity, coupled with the national economic downturn,

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made it increasingly difficult for the Sorvinos to get the financing they needed to finish the movie. Paul Sorvino wound up spending about $300,000 of his own money on the $1.3 million film. He said it was foolish — directors “should always use other people’s money” — but necessary. “I put a lot of my own in it because I wouldn’t let it fall apart. It had to be done,” he said. While frustrating, the long delay allowed the Sorvino clan to hone in on the story they really wanted to tell. In the editing room, they jettisoned material they had once deemed essential but came to view as extraneous. In the end, Michael Sorvino said, “Cali” emerged as a leaner, better movie. They’re hoping to create buzz on the film festival circuit, beginning this week in Sedona. A theatrical re-

lease is their ultimate goal, though a TV deal would be fine, too, if that’s what it takes to make “Cali” a financial success. The county’s chief financial officer sent another letter to Sorvino just last month, asking for an update on “Cali” and noting that Lackawanna County residents have a “great deal of interest ... regarding the film’s progress.” The Sorvinos hope the county will soon make back its investment, plus a percentage of any profits. Down the road, they plan to screen the movie in Scranton, which Sorvino calls one of his favorite places and where he has many friends. “It’s been a long, hard haul, but I think there are a lot of reasons to exhale now and enjoy this part of it,” Michael Sorvino said. His father chimed in: “We made a film. Voila!”

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INSIDE Area folk favorites to appear at local venues this weekend — D8

The story of Helen Keller comes to life on stage at HACC

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Special Events

Theater

Music

• Pat’s Singles Dance Club will hold an open dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Wisehaven Ballroom, York and on March 4 at the Valencia Ballroom, York. Visit http:// NewSingles3.tripod.com.

• Chambersburg Community Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays, from March 23 to 25 and March 30 to April 1, at the Capitol Theatre. Cost is $15 for adults; $10 for students; and $5 for children age 5 and younger. Visit www.cctonline. org or call 263-0202.

• Clover Lane Coffee House presents Danny Schmidt and Carrie Elkin in a special concert at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 27 at the Unitarian Church of Harrisburg, 1280 Clover Lane. Concert is open to public and a $10 donation is requested.

• The Metropolitan Area Dance Club will host a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the PA Dance Sport Ballroom in Hummelstown with the band Jay and The Jingos. Call 774-2171. • A scrapbooking retreat hosted by Crop Classix USA will be held from Feb. 24 through 26 at the Holiday Inn Conference Center of York. Register online at www.cropclassix.com or call 215-716-3281.

• Dickinson College Astronomy Club will host two planetarium shows, “Roving Mars” at 6:30 p.m. and “What’s up in the sky” at 7:30 p.m. and roof top observing from 8 to 10 p.m., weather permitting, at the Planetarium in Tome Hall, Louther Street. For more information email astro@dickinson.edu. Event is free. • The “Joys of Springtime” flower show will take place March 2 through 4 as part of the Pennsylvania Garden Show of York, at the York Expo. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students and children under 12 are free. For more information email babrand@embarqmail.com or call 642-9776. • Ballroom dance classes at Dickinson College start Tuesday, Feb. 28 and go through April 3. Beginner classes start at 6 p.m. and the Third Timer class starts at 7:15 p.m. Cost is $30. Contact devwell@dickinson.edu or fhancock@comcast.net or call 2414483. • The Metropolitan Area Dance Club will host a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at the PA Dance Sport Ballroom in Hummelstown with the band Bob Kreitz and Friends. Call 774-2171. • Messiah College presents Michael Cooper’s “Masked Marvels and Wondertales” at 7 p.m. in Miller Auditorium in the Climenhaga Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $12 to $23 and are available at tickets@messiah.edu or by calling 691-6036.

• The Greater Harrisburg Arts Council will host a “Night of Glamour” at 6 p.m., Feb. 26 at 704, Harrisburg. For more information visit www.harrisburgarts.org or call 2385180. • The Golden Dragon Acrobats will be performing at 7 p.m. Feb. 26 at the H. Rich Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Shippensburg. Cost is $20 to $32. Visit luhrscenter.com or call 477-SHOW. • Comedian Lewis Black will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at the StrandCapitol Performing Arts Center, York. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Visit www.strandcapitol.org or call the box office at 846-1111.

• Gamut Theatre Group’s Popcorn Hat Players presents “The Jungle Book” at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 14 at the Whitaker Center’s Sunoco Theatre, Harrisburg. Cost is $15. • The Popcorn Hat Players presents “The Little Mermaid,” Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. and Saturdays at 1 p.m. March 14 through March 31. Gamut Classic Theatre, third floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg. Tickets are $5-$8. Visit www.gamutplays.org or call 238-4111. • West Perry High School presents “Footloose” March 8,9 and 20 in the school’s auditorium. • Harrisburg Shakespeare Company will present “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from March 9 through March 25 at the Gamut Classic Theatre, third floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg.Tickets are $17 to $25. • Cumberland Valley High School presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. March 29 through 31 and at 2 p.m. April 1. For tickets call 506-3936. Tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults. • The Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg will present “Extremities” March 23 through April 8. Call 766-0535 for tickets, box office opens March 12 for patrons, and March 13 for the public. • Open Stage of Harrisburg presents “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” through Feb. 25 at the theater, 223 Walnut St., Harrisburg. Visit www.openstagehbg.com or call 232-OPEN. • The Popcorn Hat Players will present “Hansel and Gretel” at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays and 1 p.m. Saturdays, through March 3, at Gamut Classic Theatre, third floor, Strawberry Square, Harrisburg. Tickets are $5-$8. Visit www. gamutplays.org or call 238-4111.

• Dervish will perfom at the Carlisle Theatre at 8 p.m. Friday, March 9. Tickets are $26 to $36 and $10 for students. Call 258-0666 or visit www.carlisletheatre.org. • Mountain Fling to perform at 7:30 p.m. at Highland United Presbyterian Church, 11 Church Road, Newport. Visit www.perrycountyarts.org. • John Hollandsworth will present an autoharp workshop Saturday, March 10 at Orthey Instruments, 18 Burd Road, Newport. Cost is $20, reservations required. Call 567-6406 or 567-9469, email, gorthey@gmail.com • The Kim Thompson Group featuring guitarist Mike Moreno will perform at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, 4650 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, on April 22. • Dickinson College presents “An Evening with the Music of Gabriel Faure” at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 3 at the Rudendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center for the Arts. • Midtown Scholar’s Friday Folk Cafe presents John Terlazzo and Buc Hill Aces from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Visit www.midtownscholar.com. • Midtown Scholar’s Generation NEXT awards showcase from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. • The Harrisburg Choral Society to present a “Lenten Reflections” concert at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 4 at the Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, Carlisle. Coast is $12 for adults and $5 for students. Vists www.harrisburgchoralsociety.org. • The West Shore Shag and Bop Club will be hosting a dance at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 10 at the Lewisberry Ballroom. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students with ID. Call 938-6959. • John Prine with special guest Leo Kottke will perform at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 3 at Hershey Theatre. Tickets are $49.50 to $59.50 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 534-3405.

Event information can be submitted via email to frontdoor@cumberlink.com, by mail, 457 E. North St., Carlisle, PA 17013 or by fax at 243-3121. For more information, visit www.cumberlink.com/entertainment

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Act of Valor (R) Fri.-Thu. 11:30 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:10, 9:50 The Artist (PG-13) Thu. 10:55 a.m., 1:15, 3:50, 6:45, 9, Fri.-Thu. 10:55 a.m., 1:15, 3:50, 6:45, 9:05 Big Miracle (PG) Thu. 1:50, 4:35 Chronicle (PG-13) Thu. 11:25 a.m., 1:25, 3:25, 5:25, 7:40, 9:55, Fri.-Thu. 12:25, 7:25 Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (PG-13) Thu. 1, 3:50 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D (PG-13) Thu. 12, 2:25, 4:40, 7:50, 10:05, Fri.-Thu. 12, 2:25, 4:45, 7:50, 10:05 Gone (PG-13) Fri.-Thu. 11:25 a.m., 1:45, 4:15, 7:05, 9:30 The Grey (R) Thu. 11:20 a.m., 7:10, 9:55 The Iron Lady (PG-13) Thu. 10:55 a.m., 6:40, 9:10 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 2D (PG) Thu. 12:10, 2:40, 5:05, 7:25, 9:45 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) Thu. 11 a.m., 6:55, Fri.-Thu. 11:05 a.m., 6:55 One for the Money (PG-13) Thu. 12:25, 7:15 Safe House (R) Thu. 11 a.m., 1:30, 4, 7, 9:45, Fri.-Thu. 11 a.m., 1:30, 4, 7, 9:40 The Secret World of Arriety (G) Thu. 11:35 a.m., 2, 4:30, 6:50, 9:05, Fri.-Thu. 11:35 a.m., 1:55, 4:25, 6:50, 9 Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 3D (PG) Thu. 1:10, 4:10, 9:20, Fri.-Thu. 1:20, 4:10, 9:20 This Means War (PG-13) Thu. 11:15 a.m., 1:40, 4:05, 7:30, 10, Fri.-Thu. 11:20 a.m., 1:40, 4:05, 7:30, 9:50 Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds (PG-13) Fri.-Thu. 11:15 a.m., 1:50, 4:35, 7:20, 10 The Vow (PG-13) Thu. 11:40 a.m., 2:15, 4:45, 7:20, 9:50, Fri.Thu. 11:40 a.m., 2:15, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45 Wanderlust (R) Fri.-Thu. 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:40, 10 Woman in Black (PG-13) Thu. 2:35, 4:55, 9:30, Fri.-Thu. 2:35, 5, 9:35

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D (PG-13) Thu. 12:35, 2:55, 5:20, 7:40, 10:05, Fri.-Thu. 12:40, 3, 5:20, 7:40, 10 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) Thu. 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45, Fri.-Thu. 12:30, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50 Safe House (R) Thu. 12:55, 3:40, 7, 9:35, Fri.-Thu. 12, 2:40, 7, 9:40 The Secret World of Arriety (G) Thu. 1:05, 3:35, 6:50, 9:20, Fri.-Thu. 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7, 9:20 Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace 3D (PG) Thu. 12:30, 3:25, 6:45, 9:40, Fri.-Thu. 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:45 This Means War (PG-13) Thu. 1, 3:30, 7:15, 10, Fri.-Thu. 12:10, 3:10, 7:10, 9:55 The Vow (PG-13) Thu. 12:50, 3:15, 7:10, 9:50, Fri.-Thu. 12:10, 3:10, 7:20, 9:55 Woman in Black (PG-13) Thu. 12:40, 5:10, 9:55

Flagship Cinemas Act of Valor (R) Fri.-Thu. 12:20, 3:20, 7:45, 10:10 Chronicle (PG-13) Thu. 3:05, 7:35

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Great Escape Act of Valor (R) Fri.-Thu. 11:20 a.m., 12:10, 1:55, 2:45, 4:30, 7:20, 8, 9:55 Chronicle (PG-13) Thu. 12:10, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:30, Fri.-Thu. 5:20, 10:30 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 2D (PG-13) Thu. 11:30 a.m., 1:50, 4:10, Fri.-Thu. 12:30, 3:50, 6:30, 9 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D (PG-13) Thu. 12:15, 2:50, 5:10, 7, 8, 9:20, 10:20, Fri.-Thu. 11:45 a.m., 2:25, 4:45, 7:55, 10:15 The Grey (R) Thu. 3:40, 9:10 Gone (PG-13) Fri.-Thu. 12:15, 2:30, 4:55, 7:10, 9:25 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 2D (PG) Thu. 12:20, 2:45, 5:05, Fri.-Thu. 11:35 a.m., 2 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) Thu. 11:30 a.m., 1:45, 4:20, 7:25, 9:45, Fri.-Thu. 4:15, 7:25, 9:45 Red Tails (PG-13) Thu. 3:50, 9:15 Safe House (R) Thu. 11:40 a.m., 12:40, 2:15, 3:45, 4:50, 6:50, 7:50, 9:25, 10:25, Fri.-Thu. 11:40 a.m., 2:15, 4:50, 7:35, 10:10 Secret World of Arrietty (G) Thu. 12, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:35, Fri.-Thu. 11:15 a.m., 1:40, 4:05, 6:45, 9:05

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Great Escape continued Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace 3D (PG) Thu. 12:45, 4, 7, 10, Fri.-Thu. 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:40 This Means War (PG-13) Thu. 11:45 a.m., 12:30, 2:05, 4:30, 6:30, 7:20, 9:40, Fri.-Thu. 12:45, 4, 7:15, 9:50 Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds (PG-13) Fri.-Thu. 11:15 a.m., 12, 1:50, 2:35, 4:25, 5:10, 7, 7:45, 9:35, 10:20 Underworld: Awakening 3D (R) Thu. 7:35, 9:50 The Vow (PG-13) Thu. 11:50 a.m., 12:50, 2:30, 5, 6:40, 7:30, 9:55, Fri.-Thu. 11:20 a.m., 1:45, 4:20, 6:50, 9:20 Wanderlust (R) Fri.-Thu. 11:50 a.m., 2:10, 4:40, 7:30, 10 Woman in Black (PG-13) Thu. 11:20 a.m., 1:40, 4:10, 7:40, 10

Regal Carlisle Commons 8 Act of Valor (R) Fri.-Sun. 2:30, 5, 7:50, 10:20, Mon.-Thu. 2:30, 5, 7:50 Chronicle (PG-13) Thu. 2:05, 5, 7:50 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D (PG-13) Thu. 2:40, 5:10, 7:40, Fri.-Sun. 2:20, 4:50, 7:40, 10:15, Mon.-Thu. 2:20, 4:50, 7:40 Gone (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 2:40, 5:10, 8, 10:30, Mon.-Thu. 2:40, 5:10, 8 The Grey (R) Thu. 1:30, 4:10, 6:50 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 2D (PG) Thu. 2:30, Fri.-Thu. 2:10 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) Thu. 4:50, 7:10, Fri.-Thu. 4:40, 7, 9:30 Safe House (R) Thu. 1:45, 4:30, 7:30, Fri.-Sun. 1:30, 4:20, 7:30, 10:10, Mon.-Thu. 1:30, 4:20, 7:30 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D (PG) Thu. 1:05, 4, 7, Fri.-Sun. 1, 3:55, 6:50, 9:50, Mon.-Thu. 1, 3:55, 6:50 This Means War (PG-13) Thu. 2:15, 4:40, 7:20, Fri.-Sun. 1:45, 4:10, 7:10, 9:40, Mon.-Thu. 1:45, 4:10, 7:10 The Vow (PG-13) Thu. 2:50, 5:20, 8, Fri.-Sun. 2, 4:30, 7:20, 10, Mon.-Thu. 2, 4:30, 7:20

Regal Harrisburg Act of Valor (R) Fri.-Thu. 2:10, 5, 7:40, 10:20 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Love Never Dies (PG) Tue. (Feb. 28) 7:30 Big Miracle (PG) Thu. 1:05, 6:20 Chronicle (PG-13) Thu. 1:25, 4:10, 6:40, 9:20, Fri.-Thu. 1:30, 4:10, 6:40, 9:20 The Descendants (R) Thu. 1:20, 4:05, 6:45, 9:30, Fri.-Thu. 12:55, 3:30 Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (NR) Thu. 8, 10:40 Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (PG-13) Thu. 1:45, 4:45 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 2D (PG-13) Thu. 1:10, 3:50, 6:30, 9, Fri.-Thu. 6:10, 8:50 Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance 3D (PG-13) Thu. 2:10, 4:50, 7:30, 10, Fri.-Thu. 1:40, 4:30, 7:10, 9:40 Gone (PG-13) Fri.-Thu. 2:30, 4:50, 7:30, 10:10 The Grey (R) Thu. 1:30, 4:55, 7:45, 10:25, Fri.-Thu. 1:45, 7:45 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 2D (PG) Thu. 4:20, Fri.-Thu. 4 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3D (PG) Thu. 1:40, 6:50, 9:10, Fri.-Thu. 1:20, 6:30, 9:10 LA Philharmonic Live: Dudamel conducts Mahler Encore (NR) Wed. (Feb. 29) 7 The Metropolitan Opera: Ernani (NR) Sat. 12:55 National Theater Live: The Comedy of Errors (NR) Thu. (March 1) 7 One for the Money (PG-13) Thu. 3:45, 8:50 Safe House (R) Thu. 2:20, 5:10, 7:50, 10:30, Fri.-Thu. 2:20, 5:10, 8, 10:40 The Secret World of Arriety (G) Thu. 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:50, Fri.-Thu. 1, 3:40, 6:20, 9 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D (PG) Thu. 1, 4, 7, 10:10, Fri.-Thu. 6:50, 9:50 This Means War (PG-13) Thu. 2:30, 5, 7:40, 10:20, Fri.-Thu. 1:10, 4:25, 7:05, 9:45 Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds (PG-13) Fri.-Thu. 2, 4:40, 7:20, 10 The Vow (PG-13) Thu. 2, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40, Fri.-Thu. 1:50, 4:20, 7, 9:30 Wanderlust (R) Fri.-Thu. 2:40, 5:20, 7:50, 10:30 Woman in Black (PG-13) Thu. 2:40, 5:20, 8:10, 10:35, Fri.-Thu. 5:15, 10:25

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• The sixth annual “Chocolate Extravaganza” will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, March 9 at the Waynesboro Country Club. Call www.mainstreetwaynesboro.org or call 762-0397.

• Oyster Mill Playhouse presents “Out Of Order” from March 16 to April 1. Show is at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Cost is $14, opening night tickets are $16. Call 7376768 or visit www.oystermill.com.

• Cormorant’s Fancy will perform at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 11 at the First Lutheran Church, 21 S. Bedford St., Carlisle. Call 249-3310 or visit www.firstlutherancarlisle. org.

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• The Capital City Polka Dancers Association will hold a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 10 at the Holy Name of Jesus gymnasium, Harrisburg. John Stanky and the Coal Miners band will be playing. Cost is $12 for advance tickets and $14 at the door. Call 975-0114 or visit www.ccpda.info.

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LOS ANGELES — Associated Press movie writers David Germain and Christy Lemire are boringly in lockstep on their picks for this season’s top Academy Awards categories, depriving them of their usual snide debate over who’s going to win. Here are their thoughts, with both sounding off on best picture, Lemire offering their take on best actor and supporting actress, and Germain giving their opinion on best director, actress and supporting actor.

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snoot-fest. This one actually could be fun.” Well, “The Artist” has been great fun ever since, winning Jean Dujardin the Cannes best-actor prize as George, launching him and fellow Oscar nominee Berenice Bejo to worldwide celebrity, and charming fans with its grand black-and-white visuals, its sweet comic melodrama, its rich score and sound effects, its showstopping dance numbers, and its adorable canine costar Uggie. Writer-director Michel Hazanavicius delivers a glorious dose of nostalgia with hip, modern flair, creating what will be the only silent film to win best picture since the first year at the Oscars 83 years ago. For the principals of “The Artist” — Hazanavicius, Dujardin, Bejo, Uggie — major movie stardom no longer awaits. It’s here. LEMIRE: I am not nearly

as enamored of “The Artist” as Dave is. I think it’s a very lovingly crafted, meticulously detailed gimmick. It’s sweet but it drags; the dog is the best part. But everyone in this town is clinging to the nostalgia this film offers, pining for the moment in history that it captures, so I’m just going to have to surrender to the juggernaut and acknowledge that it’s going to win best picture. For a little while last year, it looked like “The Descendants” was your frontrunner; many consider it Alexander Payne’s best film. If it were up to me, “The Tree of Life” would win; Terrence Malick’s gorgeous meditation on the origin of the universe is the real accomplishment here — gorgeous, ambitious and challenging. I’m just happy it was nominated. “Hugo,” Martin Scorsese’s first film in beautifully immersive 3-

D, is a great visual achievement and should do well in the technical categories (it leads all films with 11 nominations). The heavyhanded “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” doesn’t even belong here.

Best direct Nominees: Michel Hazanavicius, “The Artist”; Alexander Payne, “The Descendants”; Martin Scorsese, “Hugo”; Woody Allen, “Midnight in Paris”; Terrence Malick, “The Tree of Life.” G E R M A I N : At t h e Sc re e n A c to rs G u i l d Awards, Kristen Wiig and her “Bridesmaids” co-stars Maya Rudolph and Melissa McCarthy came up with a funny drinking game involving the last name of Martin Scorsese, whose pronunciation they hilariously debated. Good thing awards season has given presenters plenty of chanc-

es to practice pronouncing the name of the directing front-runner Scorsese’s up against. Michel Hazanavicius (ha-zahn-a-VISH’us) has gone from solid success at home in France with his “OSS 117” spy romps to international innovator for his crazy little idea to resurrect the silent film. Hazanavicius came up with a lovely story lovingly told, combining sumptuous music, stylish costumes, gorgeous black-and-white images and only the barest whisper of spoken dialogue into an experience that’s nothing short of transporting. Charles Chaplin continued making silent films well into the sound era, and Mel Brooks scored a comic hit with his spoof “Silent Movie.” But no filmmaker of modern times really took silence seriously until Hazanavicius, who bucked every trend of kaleidoscopic color, ear-shattering sound

• Habitat for Humanity’s seventh annual art auction will be held March 9. Artist’s reception at 6:30 p.m., auction at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $25. For more information, www.harrisburghabitat.com or 545-7299. • First Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 3 in downtown Carlisle. The Garden Gallery will host “Photography” by March Weinberg; Nancy Stamm’s Galleria will feature “Songbirds” by Nancy Stamm; and Dave Reinbold’s “The Visual Poetry of Dave Reinbold” will be at Haverstick Gallery and Studios. • Rebecca Francis, a rag rug weaver, will the “Artist in Action” at the Village Artisans Gallery from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. • Spring art classes are forming now at The Art Center School and Galleries in Mechanicsburg. For more information call 6972072 or visit www.mechanicsburgartcenter.com. • Ethan Grosso’s “Restless” will be on display Feb. 28 through March 10 at the Goodyear Gallery at Dickinson College. • The Perry County Council of the Arts will host “Drawing the Line” from March 16 through May 24 at Landis House, 67 N. Fourth St., Newport, www.perrrycountyarts.org. • Lebanon Valley College will host a photography worksop on Feb. 23 and Feb. 25. Visit www.lvc.edu/gallery. • Susan Courtney, Tom Svec, Jeffrey Tritt and Gordan Wenzel will display their art at the Art Association of Harrisburg, 21 N. Front St. from Feb. 24 through March 29. • The Council for the Arts of Chambersburg will host “Wild About Fabric” from Feb. 24 to April 6, 159 S. Main St., Chambersburg. • Kristopher Benedict’s “The Phenomenal Ocean” will be on display March 20 through April 7 at the Goodyear Gallery at Dickinson College. • Yachiyo Beck, Aaron Brown, Roger Firestone, Ann Piper and Richard Paul Weiblinger will display their work at the Art Association of Harrisburg, 21 N. Front St. from April 6 through May 10. • “Landscapes of Conflict: Photos by Shai Krember, Bart Michiels and Osamu James Nakagawa” will be on display March 9 through April 20 at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in Lancaster. Pcad.edu/maingallery. • Jim Guard’s “A Retrospective” will be on display through March 9 at the Schmucker Art Gallery at Gettysburg College, 300 N. Washington St., Gettysburg. Visit www.gettysburg.edu/gallery or call 337-6080. • Cindy Haden Baker’s “White Pass and Yukon Railroad, Lake Bennett, Alaska” will be on display through May 24 at the Franklin County Area Development Corporation, Chambersburg. Visit www.councilofthearts.net or call 264-6883.

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This week’s “Music Notes” discusses how independent musicians are gaining momentum. Also, the iTunes Top 10 lists.

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Folk music lovers are in for a treat this weekend when several area favorites are slated to perform at local venues.

Appalachian Brewing Company 50 N. Cameron St. Harrisburg, 221-1080 www.abcbrew.com Friday, Feb. 24: The Pietasters with Fink’s Constant, 7 p.m., $12.50 advance, $16 at door Saturday, Feb. 25: Mark DeRose Band, 8 p.m., no cover Sunday, Feb. 26: Marco Benevento, 8 p.m., $7 advance, $10 at door.

The story of Helen Keller and her inspirational teacher comes to life on the Studio Theatre stage at HACC in March. Also, see how off-Broadway play, “Chekhovek” measures up.

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1104 Carlisle Road Camp Hill, 761-6692 www.gulliftys.net Friday, Feb. 24: Big Marge, 8:30-9; Coal, 9:20-10:05; Crying Out Loud, 10:25-11:10; Day Taunt, 11:25-12:10. Doors open at 8 p.m., tickets are $8 Saturday, Feb. 25: Mike Burton and DJ AM, doors at 8 p.m., show at 9:30, tickets are $7.

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Paul Sorvino might finally be over his trouble with “The Trouble with Cali.” Armed with $500,000 in taxpayer funding, the first-time director and “Goodfellas” star shot the independent film in northeastern Pennsylvania six years ago.

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ALLENTOWN — Paul Sorvino might finally be over his trouble with “The Trouble with Cali.” Armed with $500,000 in taxpayer funding, the first-time director and “Goodfellas” star shot the independent film in northeastern Pennsylvania six years ago. But the project ran short of cash, and politicians in Scranton demanded to know what he did with their investment. Sorvino, in turn, was stunned and hurt that anyone would question his integrity. Sorvino is hoping all that’s in the past now that his passion project is about to get its first screening on Tuesday, at Arizona’s Sedona Film Festival. The 72-year-old actor said he’s proud of the black comedy about an aspiring dancer and her dysfunctional parents. His Oscar-winning daughter, Mira, has a small role as the title character’s ballet instructor; another daughter, Amanda, wrote the script and most of the score; son Michael produced the movie and also appears on screen. Sorvino himself plays Cali’s father. “It’s the little film that could,” Sorvino said. The movie deal was originally pushed in 2005 by then-Lackawanna County Commissioner Robert Cordaro, who called Sorvino a “hometown hero” and said his decision to shoot in the county seat of Scranton would boost the region’s attractiveness as a low-cost destination for filmmakers. Cordaro lost re-election in 2007, and was later charged with shaking

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down businesses that held line,” said Sorvino, whose county contracts. He was ties to Scranton go back sentenced last month to 11 30 years. years in prison on bribery The bad publicity, couand extortion counts. pled with the national Meanwhile, Sorvino’s economic downturn, film got stuck in postproduction, and Cordaro’s successor said the The view cash-strapped county had no business betting is beautiful money on an independent from here. feature. The county asked Window Treatments Sorvino in 2008 for a “full By accounting of the use of Richard L. the monies we invested.” Raudabaugh Sorvino took the critiInterior Decorating cism — and any suggesInterior Shutters tion that he had frittered Sales and Installation away the public’s money — as an affront. “I have very high standards for my behavior and very high ethics. I would no sooner do a thing 41 W. Pomfret St. like that than jump off a Carlisle, PA building doused in gaso243-5076

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made it increasingly difficult for the Sorvinos to get the financing they needed to finish the movie. Paul Sorvino wound up spending about $300,000 of his own money on the $1.3 million film. He said it was foolish — directors “should always use other people’s money” — but necessary. “I put a lot of my own in it because I wouldn’t let it fall apart. It had to be done,” he said. While frustrating, the long delay allowed the Sorvino clan to hone in on the story they really wanted to tell. In the editing room, they jettisoned material they had once deemed essential but came to view as extraneous. In the end, Michael Sorvino said, “Cali” emerged as a leaner, better movie. They’re hoping to create buzz on the film festival circuit, beginning this week in Sedona. A theatrical re-

lease is their ultimate goal, though a TV deal would be fine, too, if that’s what it takes to make “Cali” a financial success. The county’s chief financial officer sent another letter to Sorvino just last month, asking for an update on “Cali” and noting that Lackawanna County residents have a “great deal of interest ... regarding the film’s progress.” The Sorvinos hope the county will soon make back its investment, plus a percentage of any profits. Down the road, they plan to screen the movie in Scranton, which Sorvino calls one of his favorite places and where he has many friends. “It’s been a long, hard haul, but I think there are a lot of reasons to exhale now and enjoy this part of it,” Michael Sorvino said. His father chimed in: “We made a film. Voila!”

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The story of Helen Keller comes to life on stage at HACC

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Nominees: Best Picture: “The Artist,” ‘’The Descendants,” ‘’Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close,” ‘’The Help,” ‘’Hugo,” ‘’Midnight in Paris,” ‘’Moneyball,” ‘’The Tree of Life,” ‘’War Horse.” GERMAIN: The buzz began at Cannes, as last May’s crowd considered the prospects of “The Artist,” a last-minute addition to the world’s most prestigious film festival competition. Here’s what the Cannes festival program promised for this throwback to silent cinema: “Hollywood 1927. George Valentin is a silent movie superstar. The advent of the talkies will sound the death knell for his career and see him fall into oblivion. For young extra Peppy Miller, it seems the sky’s the limit — major movie stardom awaits.” Before “The Artist” premiered, Cannes critics asked one another, “Do you suppose it’s really silent?” And they thought: “How unlike the usual Cannes

Best actor Nominees: Demian Bichir, “A Better Life”; George Clooney, “The Descendants”; Jean Dujardin, “The Artist”; Gary Oldman, “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”; Brad Pitt, “Moneyball.” LEMIRE: A month ago, I would have picked George Clooney to win this. His performance as a father struggling to raise his two daughters while their mother is in a coma — while also accepting the revelation that she’s been having an affair and deciding how to handle an important land deal that will alter his family’s royal Hawaiian legacy — felt like a rare regularguy role. He was finally an ordinary, middle-aged man dealing with ordinary, middle-aged problems, and it’s some of the best work of his eclectic, sterling career. But then Jean Dujardin won the Screen Actors Guild Award for best actor — beating Clooney, among others — and the tidal wave of love that showered over him that night was an indication that this town is firmly behind “The Artist” in every way. It is an impressive performance in a demanding role, and Dujardin is undeniably charming; he’s got this young Gene-Kelly thing going. And so a win for Dujardin will be part of a big night for this little black-and-white movie. (For the record, I’d love to see Brad Pitt win. His performance as Oakland A’s general manager Billy Beane in “Moneyball” allows him to show everything he can do in one place, and he’s due.)

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and digitized 3-D visual spectacle to make old Hollywood fresh and new again. For that, and for the great film he made, he’ll get his Oscar.

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Jean Dujardin portrays George Valentin, left, and Berenice Bejo portrays Peppy Miller in a scene from “The Artist.”

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Top Songs 1. “Part of Me,” Katy Perry 2. “I Will Always Love You,” Whitney Houston 3. “Rolling in the Deep,” ADELE 4. “Set Fire to the Rain,” ADELE 5. “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” Kelly Clarkson 6. “We Are Young (feat. Janelle Monae),” Fun. 7. “Starships,” Nicki Minaj 8. “Turn Up the Music,” Chris Brown 9. “Someone Like You,” ADELE 10. “What Makes You Beautiful,” One Direction Top Albums 1. “21,” ADELE 2. “Whitney — The Greatest Hits,” Whitney Houston 3. “Barton Hollow,” The Civil Wars 4. “19,” ADELE 5. “Mylo Xyloto,” Coldplay 6. “2012 GRAMMY Nominees,” Various Artists 7. “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” Bruno Mars 8. “Stronger,” Kelly Clarkson 9. “Scars & Stories,” The Fray 10. “Bon Iver,” Bon Iver

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By MESFIN FEKADU Associated Press

NEW YORK — Rihanna is known for making bold statements, from her often sexually charged music to her tattoos to even the hue of her hair. But her latest decision — a musical pairing with the man who three years ago left her bloodied and bruised — has left some questioning her judgment. On Monday, after days of teasing, Rihanna and Chris Brown debuted two songs featuring each other. Brown sings and raps on the remix of Rihanna’s sexually charged song “Birthday Cake,” and she appears on a new version of his upbeat tune “Turn up the Music.” Fans have been split about the topic: Some support Rihanna and Brown’s collaborations, others condemn it. The topic was still trending on Twitter on late Tuesday, with plenty of tweets criticizing Rihanna for embracing her former abuser. Rihanna seemed to address the controversy Tuesday when she won best international female artist at the Brit Awards. “At times when I feel misunderstood, my fans always remind me that it’s OK to be myself,” Rihanna said. But Bill Werde, editorial director of the music trade publication Billboard, says Rihanna’s decision to make music with Brown could disappoint some of her supporters. “I think there are people out there that feel be-

collaboration sparked last week, both stoked the talk about it. Brown tweeted: “Let them be mad!!!! We make music. Don’t like it, don’t listen!” On Tuesday, after weighing some of the negative feedback, he tweeted: “You are not GODS to judge us. U have no say! Positivity & LOVE! My fans make a difference.” The release of the songs comes three years after Brown attacked his thengirlfriend on the eve of the Grammys, leaving her with a split lip, a black eye and other injuries. Later that year, when she addressed the assault in an interview with ABC, she went into detail about how Brown punched and bit her during an argument that turned violent. She said Brown had “no soul in his eyes” and she had no idea how the beating would end. She also warned other women facAssociated Press ing domestic violence to not let themselves become Rhianna at the Brit Awards 2012 at The O2 Arena blinded by love. in London, Tuesday. “I think the existence of these (songs) show trayed (by) Rihanna,” he ment, Brown’s publicist that she’s still kind of said. “She has every right did not return a request for to be an individual ... she comment. has every right to date who • See Rhianna, D5 When rumors about the she wants to date and be with whoever she wants to be with. She’s a grown woman. But you just need to recognize that then the with Fries or chips $ 99 NOW fans have every right to PEN O feel how they’re going to MONDAY! feel about that.” Emails to both Brown N E W M E N u! Hours: 8am-4 and Rihanna’s record lapm Monday thru bels asking for more inSaturday 717-249-1 formation on the songs 580 went unreturned Tuesday, and while Rihanna’s rep- 330 East Louther St t Carlisle www.pretzelspotcafe.com Friend Us On resentative had no com-

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Sony’s ‘Twisted Metal’ stuck in gridlock “Twisted” allows gamers to vent road rage in the safe, legal confines of own living rooms. ■

By LOU KESTEN

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I work in Washington, D.C., which has some of the worst traffic in the United States. So I spend a lot of time in gridlock, wondering how much faster I could get to work if my car was equipped with rocket launchers. Sony’s “Twisted Metal” games have been answering that question since 1995, allowing us to vent our road rage in the safe, legal confines of our own living rooms. After a few years in the garage, series creators David Jaffe and Scott Campbell have finally rolled out the first “Twisted Metal” ($59.99) for the PlayStation 3 — and while it still delivers plenty of multiplayer mayhem, its solo campaign is about as much fun as changing a flat. The game takes place in a sort of alternate America where a ruthless billionaire named Calypso stages massive demolition derbies for his own amusement. The star attraction is Sweet Tooth, a flabby serial killer who wears a flaming clown mask. He drives a soupedup ice-cream truck, but instead of Bomb Pops, it’s stocked with actual explosives — and it can transform into a killer robot. The other vehicles in “Twisted Metal” range from zippy but vulnerable hot rods to sluggish

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In this video game image released by Sony, the homicidal clown Sweet Tooth goes on a rampage in a scene from “Twisted Metal.” but heavily armored behemoths. There’s a motorcycle equipped with a grenade launcher, a hearse that shoots coffins and a station wagon strapped to tank treads. For the first time in the series, you can take flight, picking off the competition from the turret of a helicopter. Online, you can battle against up to 15 other drivers. The multiplayer modes include the usual death match and “last man standing” events, as well as “Hunted,” a sort of reverse game of tag in which everyone else is trying to kill “it.” The newest addition is “Nuke,” a more sadistic take on Capture the Flag. Nothing terribly original here,

but a good way to blow off steam. The single-player campaign is less satisfying. It tells the stories of three characters — Sweet Tooth, death-masked motorcyclist Mr. Grimm and mutilated ex-model Dollface — as they fight through a series of challenges. Each has been promised her or her heart’s desire by Calypso; each learns, in a morbidly comic twist, that one should be careful what one wishes for. The stories won’t surprise anyone who’s ever seen “Tales From the Crypt,” and they’re not worth the aggravation of forcing yourself through Calypso’s events. In most of the challenges,

you’re dropped in an area with a half-dozen computer-controlled opponents; you have to destroy them all to move on. Even on the easiest difficulty level, the game’s artificial intelligence seems unfair, with all the enemy vehicles ganging up on you. And the racing stages are next to impossible to win if you fall behind because the A.I.-controlled cars still attack you rather than the leader. There’s no reward for second or third place; you don’t even get money to spend on thicker armor or faster engines. So you just have to keep replaying events until you’re sick of them — an archaic game design that

will frustrate even the most dedicated gearhead. Only “Twisted Metal” die-hards will have the patience to make it through its story. Online play is more amus-

ing, although the variety of game modes is slim. Overall, this once-beloved franchise returns to the road with not much left in the tank. One and a half stars out of four.

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Finishing up February with a bang Independent musicians gaining momentum The Appalachian Brewing Company is located at 50 N. Cameron St. in Harrisburg. Doors open at 8 p.m. for the 9 p.m. show, and tickets are $7 in advance or $10 at the door. For more information visit www.greenbeltevents. com.

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Area folk favorites Neidig, Koretzky, Gehret and Campbell will perform SFMS this weekAlso on Saturday, folk end at Fort music lovers can enjoy an Hunter.

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This weekend, celebrate the last days of February with the area’s top live music picks. From local favorites to nationally known rising stars, there’s a something for everyone at venues around Harrisburg.

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opened for the Goo Goo Dolls. Ducky and the Vintage will perform at Stage on Herr, 268 Herr St. in midtown Harrisburg. The show starts at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.harrisburgarts.com.

ABC On Saturday, plan a visit to the Appalachian Brewing Company, where Greenbelt Events presents Brooklynbased pianist and sound sculptor Marco Benevento in the intimate Gallery ven-

ue at the Abbey Bar. Benevento recently completed his third full-length studio album, which was the result of engineer Bryce Goggin tracking the artist along with trio members bassist Reed Mathis and drummer Andrew Barr over the course of three days. Benevento drew from melodies and song fragments he had been collecting throughout the previous year. After a couple of months in his home studio shaping the recordings into finished pieces, he enlisted

three highly regarded engineers to complete the work. Benevento has performed in several high-profile events and venues, including the San Francisco Jazz Festival, Earshot Festival and Carnegie Hall. He has also released a DVD, “Live In NYC: The Sullivan Hall Residency,” a documentary with performances and interviews from his engagement at the NYC venue featuring special guests like Brad Barr, Kaki King, Billy Martin, Stanton Moore and Steven Bernstein.

intimate evening with popular local artists Neidig, Koretzky, Gehret, and Campbell. The show marks the third year that the Susquehanna Folk Music Society presents a concert with the popular musicians. Kevin Neidig is a songwriter and musician performing on guitar, mandolin and banjo. He is a member of the duo Voxology and teaches guitar. Henry Koretzky, a native of Harrisburg, is a notable on the local roots scene, playing bluegrass, contra dance music, swing, contemporary folk/Americana and Celtic music. He has played with New Yorkbased bluegrass band Cornerstone and is currently

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‘The House I Loved’ is ode to a Paris lost “The House I Loved” (St. Martin’s Press), by Tatiana De Rosnay: The French novelist Tatiana De Rosnay rocketed to worldwide prominence after the well-deserved success of her best-selling “Sarah’s Key.” Her 2007 book tells a captivating tale about the roundup of Jewish immigrants in France and the daring locals who

hid them during World War II. The characters in “Sarah’s Key” are complex, heartfelt and memorable — from Sarah herself to the modern-day American journalist who’s compelled to uncover her story. “The House I Loved” again takes place in De Rosnay’s homeland, this time in Paris during

the 1860s when much of the city is destroyed to make way for its rebirth into modernity. Against this backdrop, Rose Bazelet tells the story of her life and her dedication to her home in the form of a love letter to her long-dead husband. The novel provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known

(at least by many Americans) time in Napoleon’s Paris when hundreds of houses, shops and restaurants were destroyed to redesign the city into its 20 spiral-arranged arrondissements. As a love letter to Paris, the novel succeeds. — Associated Press

who is willing to take risks and think outside the box. As a freelance flutist, I wouldn’t be working on my current projects without having taken advantage of what the Internet and social media have to offer. Before the introduction of these tools, a creative project such as organizing a new chamber ensemble would have a slimmer chance of success in more rural areas unless you were associated with a college or university.

Emerging or independent musicians are harnessing the power of social media to more easily connect with others who share their vision and values and are willing to work together on

a singular project. This type of innovation benefits not only the musicians, but the audience as well. Musicians can work in non-traditional ways and ease the strain on the highly competitive job market. Audiences are treated to a greater diversity of projects through educational and performance based outreach in the community. No longer do we simply have to rely on purely local resources. We have the

world at our fingertips. There are plenty of concerts to attend this weekend, but here are my two choices that feature community members and students. The West Shore Symphony will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday at Carlisle Theatre. The symphony will perform Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 5 (the Refo r m a t i o n Sy m p h o n y ) and Barber’s Adagio for Strings. Visit www.westshoresymphony.org for

more information. Also on Sunday, the Wednesday Club will present its Young Concert Artist members in a recital at Chapel Hill United Church of Christ, 701 Poplar Church Road, Camp Hill, also on Sunday at 4 p.m. A donation of $10 for adults and $3 for students is suggested. Performers will play selected works of Beethoven, Bach and Mendelssohn, among others.

Brown performed twice at the show, which drew criticism. But now Rihanna may face criticism as well. Werde, who expects the songs to find success, says he doesn’t believe she’ll lose any of her endorsements, but adds that image could change. “This will be white-hot for a few minutes in the big scheme of things and then it will die down. But what’s going to be left behind is the complicated residue of who Rihanna is as a role model,” he said. Even before the songs were officially released, Billboard addressed the matter in open letters to Rihanna and Brown. In Rihanna’s letter, Billboard said her pairing with Brown was “not cool, to a whole lot of people.” “Young girls look up to people like you to guide them through circumstances too complex for them to tackle on their own, and by granting Chris Brown an iota of tolerance, you implicitly encourage others to consider doing the same,” the letter read. “’With great power

comes great responsibility’ is a schmaltzy sentiment, but it’s fitting here — like it or not, you have a different level of power than most of us schmoes because of your pop superstardom, and a different level of responsibility in your personal life than in your music because of the tabloid-infected culture we live in. It’s a burden that is not fair to you, or anyone in pop culture, but it’s one you have to accept.”

Rihanna is currently a spokeswoman for Nivea, and has endorsed CoverGirl and Gucci in the past. In November, she said in an interview on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” that her goal is to be her true self, and not necessarily a role model to others. “I used to worry about it a lot, but then I realized the message I really want to send is not perfection, it’s individuality,” she said.

Rhianna • Continued from D4 struggling with that, as many humans would,” said Werde. Sandra Ramos, who founded the women’s shelter Strengthen Our Sisters in 1970, says she hasn’t seen many abusers change, and that victims — like Rihanna — get “caught up in this cycle.” “She should be working on herself and not allowing herself to be near her addiction, her temptation, who’s this guy that purports to be charming when he is a batterer,” Ramos said. “He could have killed her.” After Brown pleaded guilty to a felony charge, he saw his career plummet: A former Billboard artist of the year, he lost endorsements and his third album, “Graffiti,” released 10 months after his attack, was a commercial disappointment. A restraining order prevented him from being close to Rihanna and he was put on probation (which remains in effect). Since then, he’s returned to the top of the music charts, releasing a slew of hit songs and the

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Chris Brown accepts the award for best R&B album for “F.A.M.E.” during the 54th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. album “F.A.M.E. (Forgiving All My Enemies),” which won him his first Grammy this month. He also made his

physical return to the Grammys, the same night Rihanna performed (the restraining order is no longer in effect).

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On Friday, the Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center’s Stage on Herr is the place to be when Harrisburg’s own indie rockers Ducky and the Vintage arrive for an evening of eclectically influenced music. Frontman and songwriter Matt “Ducky Duke” Ryan describes his songs as “... a vintage sound coupled with a more modern approach” and notes that it reflects himself both as a person and a musician. Their music is dark but upbeat pop songs influenced by rock and roll, blues, country and soul that appeals to a range of audiences. They have been gaining popularity on the college circuit and recently

The time is ripe for musicians looking to find their niche and find work opportunities. Thanks to the amplification and networking abilities of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter, emerging artists can find and reach their audience more easily than ever before. Conceiving creative projects and the process that accompanies bringing them into fruition has been made much easier for someone

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working with the Harrisburg Mandolin Ensemble. Ken Gehret is a veteran musician of more than 30 years, working primarily with guitar and violin. His background is in country music, and he has performed with well-known artists such as Roy Clark and Mel Tillis and at the Grand Ole Opry. He currently performs with local bands in addition to teaching music. Rounding out the lineup is Bruce Campbell, a versatile string bass player who has performed with area bands including The Contra Rebels, the Gadjo Playboys and Octavia Blues Band as well as jazz favorite Steve Rudolph. The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, 5300 N Front St, in Harrisburg. A free pre-concert potluck supper starts at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish to share. Drinks and place settings will be provided. For information and tickets, visit www.sfmsfolk. org.

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Good stories authentically acted, in ‘Chekhovek’ ■ Melania Levitsky has adapted nine of Chekhov’s better-known stories, creating a comedy called “Chekhovek.”

“The Miracle Worker”won a Tony for Best Play and Best Director. ■

By Barbara Trainin Blank

N EW YO R K — The foibles of human nature haven’t changed since Russian playwright Anton Chekhov’s time. Also a prolific author of short stories, Chekhov gently satirized his oftenflawed human subjects. By turns foolish, lovesick, melancholy and sometimes cruel, his nineteenth-century characters were men, women and children from all classes who sometimes got in their own way, inadvertently sabotaging their own desires. Melania Levitsky has adapted nine of Chekhov’s better-known stories from the translation by Constance Garnett, creating a comedy called “Chekhovek” that opened Tuesday night off-Broadway at the ArcLight Theatre. The authentically rustic, wellacted show, which Levitsky also directs, is presented by The Actors’ Ensemble and GoShow Entertainment. The former title of the production, “Virtue, Desire, Death and Foolishness,” is a good description of the topics covered by this selection of Chekhov’s emotionally complex tales. Fourteen scenes are animatedly narrated and enacted by five actors, Eddie Allen,

Playwright William Gibson famously said of “The Miracle Worker” — the 1960 three-act Broadway play he adapted from his teleplay of the same name — that the subject was not primarily Helen Keller but her teacher, Annie Sullivan. After all, Gibson reasoned, if the focus had been on Keller, the play would have been called “The Miracle Workee.” Christina Shindel, who is playing Sullivan in a HACC TheatreWorks production at Harrisburg Area Community College, agrees. Calling the role the biggest and “most difficult one” she has ever portrayed, Shindel comments that the more she researches the play, the more she sees it as “Annie’s story, not just Helen’s.” As Sullivan, Shindel is following in big footsteps. The play starred Anne Bancroft, who won a Tony for Best Actress, in addition to the awards “The Miracle Worker” itself took for Best Play and Best Director. Tenyear-old Patty Duke as Helen Keller received a Theater World Award. The actors reprised their roles in the movie version three years later. A 2010 New York City revival featured Alison Pill as Sullivan and Abigail Breslin

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In this publicity photo released by The Bruce Cohen Group, from left, Eddie Allen, Celia Schaefer, Elizabeth Fountain, David Anderson and Rob Leo Roy are shown in a scene from the comedy “Chekhovek,” performing off-Broadway at the ArcLight Theatre in New York. David Anderson, Elizabeth Fountain, Rob Leo Roy and Celia Schaefer. Musician Jonathan Talbott plays folk music that he composed for the show. The cast portrays a troupe of actors performing in an old theater, pulling props and costumes out of trunks and dressing one another onstage for scene changes. Schaefer gives a poignant intensity to her portrayal of the unhappy, obedient title character in “The Chemist’s Wife” who gradually opens up to experience de-

light and giddiness in the unexpected late-night company of two comically drunk officers, (Allen and Roy, buffoonishly funny). As adultress Anna in “The Lady with the Dog,” Schaefer is also appealingly conflicted. Allen plays her married lover, Gurov, with increasing romantic feeling, as that story unfolds in recurring vignettes throughout the production. Anderson often wears a wry, impish look that perfectly suits the parts he

plays, which include the earnestly foolish, doomed functionary in “Death of a Government Clerk”; a reluctant suitor trying to avoid getting trapped into marriage by his girlfriend’s scheming parents in “A Blunder,” and a mad philosopher made increasingly ecstatic by speaking with a ghost who obligingly parrots his thoughts, in “The Black Monk.” Some of Levitsky’s selections are more melancholy than comical, as in “Vanka,” wherein a sad little boy

(expressively portrayed by Fountain) writes a desperately hopeful letter that may never reach the person he thinks he’s sending it to. Similarly, the absent husband in “The Huntsman,” given an air of pompous disdain by Roy, is casually cruel to the pleading wife (Fountain) he has long abandoned, and her hopeless situation just seems sad. Levitsky ends the production on a hopeful note, as the entire cast recites a coda about the

colors of an “enchanted sky.” While social circumstances and technology have changed the way people look and talk and interact, the basic emotions Chekhov depicted with such gifted, thoughtful observation remain the same. Seeing and hearing his work performed with the authenticity provided by this talented troupe is a treat for lovers of great literature, and for anyone who enjoys a good story or two.

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Veronica Ciarelli rehearses a scene from “Miracle Worker” at Harrisburg Area Community College’s studio theatre. as Keller. The play is based on Helen Keller’s autobiography, though Gibson introduces some original theatrical devices, such as Sullivan’s troubling memories — including voices from the past — of life in an orphanage and some Keller family conflicts. The story of deaf-blind (and as a result, mute) Keller and the devotion of her teacher, who taught the wild and lonely young girl sign language and life’s wisdom, is well known, as is the play. But HACC theater department head Marnie Brennan, who is directing the production, believes she is

taking a “rather unconventional approach.” “I am downplaying the sentimentality and trying to show that this is a play about brokenness,” Brennan points out. “No one in the play is completely ‘whole.’ They all have a blind spot, if you will, and don’t want to hear what they don’t want to hear. “ Brennan says it is both interesting and accurate when Sullivan observes in the play that the family treats Helen like a pet, an odd threelegged dog. “They indulge her every whim, they constantly give her confections as a reward, even when her behavior has been bad. No wonder An-

nie has such a problem with her.” Helen’s tantrums, Brennan continues, come from her not getting her own way, but also from her fear and isolation. “Annie has to teach her to be independent. Not just to survive, but to live in a world that won’t always indulge her,” she says. The playwright has certainly not “indulged” the actor playing Helen, who must convey both tantrums and frustration as well as intelligence and a need for love. Veronica Ciarelli admits playing Keller has been “very challenging” but says it has also

taught her “important lessons.” One is the complexities of language we all take for granted, which has particular resonance for Ciarelli. She is a native of Brazil, whose first language was Portuguese. “I marvel at how I can hear a word, translate it immediately back to my native language in a second, and then use it in English,” she says. “Helen did not have that frame of reference, so I’m amazed h ow co m p l i ca te d h e r learning process was, and how triumphant every little step must have been. It was a matter not of learning a new language, but of

In Focus Performances of “The Miracle Worker” take place at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, March 2 and 3, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, in the Studio Theatre of the Rose Lehrman Arts Center on HACC’s Harrisburg Campus. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students. For reservations, call the Box Office, at 231-ROSE, or visit www.Liveat RoseLehrman. org.

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learning language.” For Nicole Schade, playing the ladylike Kate Keller presents a different kind of challenge. “I am young, and not a mother,” says Schade. “But as part of my research into my character, I have discovered the fierce love that a mother has for her child. Kate will do anything to help Helen, and I am so excited to share that insight with an audience.” Much less flexible a c h a ra c te r i s C a p ta i n Keller, Helen’s father. Bobby Belche, in the role, feels much as Schade does, in being unable to take charge of his domestic situation. “Here’s this military man who can command a regiment to order but cannot seem to reach his family, especially his son, James, and his daughter Helen, because they don’t conform to his way of doing things,” says Belche. All the challenges have been part of an overall “wonderful experience,” Shindel says. “I can’t wait for opening night.”

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