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Top 20 Restaurant of the Week: Bottom’s Up Bar & Grill BY DAVID ZOELLER SPECIAL ADVERTISING COPY
JACOB — Bottom’s Up Bar & Grill has been locally owned and operated for more than a century. And that didn’t change when Jason and Kristi Thies took ownership of the wellknown establishment in July. “The opportunity came up, and we took it,” Kristi Thies said of the purchase of the restaurant that sits in the area known as “the bottoms” near the Mississippi River. “My husband’s family is from the bottoms,” Thies said, noting it was important to the community that whoever took over from Frank and Cheryl Bledsoe, who had been owners since 1993, keep the local ownership tradition alive. The restaurant, originally built in 1896, enjoys a loyal local following as well as drawing patrons from throughout the area, Thies said. Bottom’s Up is a popular place for many community-related activities, such as a Tuesday night pinochle group, birthday and anniversary parties, rehearsal dinners and family reunions. A group of motorcyclists make a regular trek on Friday afternoons. “It’s just unbelievable the people that come here,” Thies said. Known for its fried chicken, the menu at Bottom’s Up also includes sandwiches, steaks, seafood and a variety of appetizers and sides. “We’re in the process of adding some things,” Thies said. Regular events such as the July 4 tractor parade draw crowds, as did the Bottoms Fest last August,
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Scott and Marimar Robertson of De Soto join friends for dinner and drinks at Bottom’s Up Bar & Grill in Jacob. The restaurant was originally built in 1896.
marking the grand opening under the new ownership. Thies said the plan is to make that an annual summer event, too. The new owners did not have prior experience running a restaurant. “Jason knows a lot more about operating the kitchen than I do,” said Thies, who likes being out in the restaurant meeting the customers. “I enjoy getting to talk to people,” she said. “At first I was a little bit shy about it, but now it doesn’t bother me one bit. I really enjoy being around people and talking to them. I go home with a lot of great stories.” Among the patrons on a recent Saturday night were Phil and Linda Palm of Hoffman. They were back in the area visiting Linda’s parents. Linda Palm, in fact, used to work at Bottom’s Up. The
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DETAILS Who: Bottom’s Up Bar & Grill What: Sandwiches, fried chicken, steaks, seafood Where: 3683 Neunert Road, Jacob Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; closed Monday Phone: 618-763-4615 Did you know? Bottoms Up was built in 1896. It has been under Mississippi River flood waters three times, in 1943, 1944 and 1947. couple met originally on a blind date. When asked about how he like the food at Bottom’s Up, Phil Palm joked, “It must be pretty good, I used to drive 75 miles for their fried chicken.”
Linda Palm worked at the restaurant for nine years. She, too, enjoyed getting to know the customers and watching the children of regular patrons grow up. “It’s a family place,” she said.
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Employee salaries rising in recession? NEWS OF THE WEIRD Chuck Shepherd
What Recession? A December USA Today analysis revealed that during the first 18 months of the recent recession, beginning December 2007, the number of federal employees with six-figure salaries shot up from 14 percent of the federal workforce to 19 percent. Defense Department civilian executives earning more than $150,000 went from 1,868 to more than 10,000, and the Department of Transportation, which had only one person earning $170,000 in December 2007, now has 1,690. The average federal salary is $71,206, compared with the private sector’s $40,331.
Compelling explanations z Being the first licensed male prostitute in Nevada (and thus the U.S.), explained “Markus” in a January interview for Details magazine, is to him “a civil rights thing.” “It’s just the same as when Rosa Parks decided to sit at the front (of the bus) instead of the back.” l Lame: (1) Ex-convict John Stephens told a Floyd County (Ind.) judge in December that he had a full-time job and intended to turn his life around, but had slipped when he tried to rob the Your Community Bank. “If I hadn’t been watching the news and seeing (other successful) bank robberies,” he said, he wouldn’t have been tempted. He said he was especially impressed by one serial robber, who had made it look easy by vaulting over banks’ counters.
Ironies z (1) Copenhagen, one of the “greenest” cities in the world, endured an added 41,000 extra tons of carbon-dioxide-equivalent in December during the 11-day “climate summit.” The 15,000
delegates required 2,000 limousines (only five of which were electric or hybrid) to get around town, and the world leaders arrived and departed in 140 private jets, some of which had to be “parked” overnight in Sweden because of airport congestion. (2) In December, Obama administration officials, seeking to fulfill a campaign pledge of a more open federal government, held a multi-agency training session in Washington, D.C., on the Freedom of Information Act. The meeting was closed to the public. z A central purpose of the California Milk Board is to convince consumers to buy local dairy products to keep the spending instate to help California’s farmers, but the board acknowledged in November that its promotion campaign’s advertising contract had gone to an agency in New Zealand. Said a board official: “We have a ... responsibility to spend (taxpayers’) hard-earned dollars as efficiently as we can.”
Fine points of the law In November, Powhatan County, Va., prosecutors dismissed charges against five corrections officers despite evidence that they were involved in inappropriately fondling a K-9 service dog. During training, officers are expected to “bond” with their dogs, and one of the men was seen “touching the dog’s penis with his hand,” according to a prosecutor. However, Virginia law requires that the state prove “cruelty” to the dog, and the prosecutor, after consulting with veterinarians, concluded that he could not win the case.
which consisted of the stack of empty beer cans the resident places just inside his front door every night. (3) Lawyer Christopher Carroll was charged with misdemeanor battery in December for forcefully belly-bumping lawyer Jonathan Carbary during a courthouse hallway argument in St. Charles Township. Carroll said it was an accident: “We’re both obese, middle-aged men.”
Update President Obama’s figurine was expected to lead in sales for the second straight year in the traditional “caganer” craft industry in Spain’s Catalonia region. As News of the Weird reported in 2008, the popular statuettes are typically modeled on famous people, each with pants down, squatting to answer a call of nature. They are ubiquitous in Nativity scenes, playfully hidden to encourage children’s ‘Where’s Waldo’-type guessing, and believed to symbolize “equality” through the universality of bodily functions. Another figurine expected to do well this season is the brand-new Queen Elizabeth.
A News of the Weird classic (September 1993)
In August 1993, Pentecostal preacher Sammy Rodriguez, 29, and 19 relatives from Floydada, Texas, set out in one vehicle on a pilgrimage, but as they passed through Vinton, La., Rodriguez sped away from police trying to make a traffic stop. When the chase ended, police discovered that all 20 people Redneck crime in the vehicle were naked. Rodriguez explained that the Holy Spirit had z (1) In Morehead, Ky., in December, two men, ages 44 and 18, ordered him and his family on a were charged with theft for allegedly journey and that they were to leave behind all possessions (supposedly swiping an 18-inch-long bearded to confuse Satan), which Rodriguez dragon lizard from the Eagles Landing Pet Hospital and trying, in took to mean clothing, also. He pleaded guilty to the traffic charge, two beverage stores, to exchange it and, with donated clothing, the for liquor. (2) Daniel Gable, 61, was arrested for breaking and entering a group went on their way. neighbor’s apartment in Fargo, N.D., in December. He had triggered SEND WEIRD news items to weirdnews@earthlink.net. the resident’s “burglar alarm,”
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The beautiful world of
Ansel Adams PROVIDED
Some of Adams’ works are ‘Sand Bar’ (left), Rio Grande, Big Bend National Park, Texas (1941); and ‘Moon and Half Dome’ (above), Yosemite National Park, Calif. (1960).
Ansel Adams exhibit to be at SIUC museum through March 21 BY TOM BARKER
opened at the Southern Illinois University Carbondale University Museum. “It’s just a wonderful exhibit he photographic collection that we’re very pleased to have of Ansel Adams has long been held as a masterpiece in been able to bring in,” said Dona Bachman, director of the the arts community, as exhibits museum. “Ansel Adams is of the 20th-century certainly one of the greats of the photographer’s achievements 20th century.” have been keystones of several Bachman said she has always national art and photography wanted to bring an Ansel Adams collections for years. collection to the museum, but Adams’ stunningly detailed the costs of such traveling black-and-white landscape photography practically defined exhibits are usually too high. The University Museum jumped the genre during the 1930s and at the chance to schedule the ’40s, causing many Americans to look at the earth from a whole exhibit at SIUC. Owned by the Mint Museum of Art in new perspective, seeing beauty Charlotte, N.C., the exhibit is on of a kind never seen before. Southern Illinoisans will have its 15th and final stop before it a unique opportunity in the next will be returned to Charlotte. The Ansel Adams photography two months to witness the exhibit will be open during the magnificence of Ansel Adams’ University Museum’s regular photography, as a traveling business hours, but Bachman exhibit including 25 of the art said extra hours of operation are icon’s most famous images has THE SOUTHERN
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planned for the week of Spring Break, as access to the museum will be improved when most of the university’s students will be off campus. The cost of admission to the unique collection is $5 and students of any age are admitted to the exhibit free of charge. Marybeth Hanson, a photography student at SIUC, was given a job overseeing the exhibit during business hours and has been excited to a part of it since hearing of it more than a year ago. “I’m a photographer, so I’m impressed with all of his work,” Hanson said. “His capabilities in the dark room and what he was able to do and bring out in his photographs is just fascinating.” Travis Carnes, another student charged with overseeing the exhibit, hadn’t even heard of Ansel Adams before the exhibit came to the museum and is still
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SIUC students Travis Carnes and Marybeth Hanson admire the photographs in the Ansel Adams exhibit Tuesday. Students of any age are admitted for free, but otherwise admission requires a $5 fee.
moved by the images. “I’ve never seen a level of photography like that,” Carnes said. “There’s photos that grip your heart-like photos from Haiti and photos like these— they just seem to inspire you.”
While the iconic photographs Adams produced are best known for their stunning detail and beautiful, natural appeal, the California native’s belief in the SEE ADAMS / PAGE 9
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Display highlights Carolyn Gassan Plochmann’s life and work
Missouri, 32 N. Main St., Cape Girardeau; “Tribute — Illustrating the Past” by Ann Burgess Rowe of St. Louis will be on display in Gallery 100; also, The River Heritage Quilters Guild, Lorimier Gallery; www.capearts.org, Reception highlights unveiling: Featuring photographs of Juhree Veach, mosaics from Janet Altoff and sculpture from Tom Horn, StarView Vineyards, 5100 Wing Hill Road, Cobden; unveiling of newly remodeled art gallery/banquet room; artists’ reception, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 6; 618-893-9463. Abstract Stitches: Quilts by Gary Estergard, University Museum, SIUC; reception, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 12; through March 5. African Americans of Southernmost Illinois, 18621890: University Museum, SIUC; through March 5; reception, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 12.
Call for Artwork: Deadline, noon Feb. 12 for the Paducah CARBONDALE — A new display some of her artwork in the Special New York and all over the Symphony Exhibitions ConcMidwest. The display at Morris Collections Research Center at Southern Illinois University Art Galleries; The Paducah Library includes prints, negatives, reading room and other locations Carbondale’s Morris Library Symphony is requesting correspondence and other printed within the library. highlights the work and life of artwork for display in the Gassan Plochman came to SIUC materials from 1942-2007, with a acclaimed prolific local artist lobby at the Carson Center primary focus on 1942 to 1965. It in 1949 to lead the art program at Carolyn Gassan Plochmann. for concert nights; 270-444the Allyn Training School. A native will all be on display until the end Visitors can view the display in 0065 or www.paducah of Toledo, Ohio, she resigned from of March. the cases outside the Hall of symphony.org. For more information about the Presidents on the first floor of the her teaching post after marrying Spring Art Competition: Carolyn Gassan Plochmann George Kimball Plochmann, a library. Library officials said they Shrode Spring Art and Craft collection, the Special Collections former philosophy department were fortunate to acquire part of Competition and Exhibition; Research Center or Morris Library, professor. the noted Carbondale artisan’s juried competition, artists 18 call 618-453-2516 or look online at Gassan Plochmann then collection because the majority of and older, living in Jefferson embarked upon a prolific career in http://archives.lib.siu.edu/index. her papers are in Smithsonian and surrounding counties; art. Her credits include more than php?pcollections/controlcard Institute archives. entries accepted 10 a.m.&id2459. Along with Gassan Plochmann’s 40 one-person art shows and 5 p.m. Feb. 9-12; painting, — SIUC University Communications numerous multiple-artist shows in papers, you can also enjoy seeing drawing, print making, clay, fiber, mixed media, wood, fine jewelry and metal; Cedarhurst A Warrior’s Story: Oglala National Quilt Museum, 215 Carbondale Civic Center Yeiser Art Center, 200 Center for the Arts, 2600 Sioux Buffalo Robe, University Jefferson St., Paducah; wall Corridor Gallery; reception, Broadway St., Paducah; Richview Road, Mount Vernon; Museum, SIUC; through May. quilts; 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday5-7 p.m., Thursday; 618-457hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 618-242-1236, ext. 249. Saturday; through Tuesday; 5100; cca@neondsl.com Tuesday-Saturday; through 270-442-8856 www.national Feb. 20; 270-442-2453 or Openings, Receptions First Friday gallery Classes, Workshops quiltmuseum.org. opening: 5-9 p.m. Feb. 5, Arts www.theyeiser.org. John F. Boyd Art Exhibit: The Scholastic Art Awards Easter Seals Artists: Council of Southeast Little Egypt Arts Centre of Southern Illinois: Main Tribeca Restaurant & Gallery, classes: Beginning Gallery, Cedarhurst Center for 127 S. Second St., Paducah; photography, drawing, art the Arts, Mount Vernon; a through March 4; 618-443history classes, 601 Tower juried fine art competition for 1220; plumbart@bellsouth.net. Square, Marion; register at Gifts to the Collection: The students in grades 7-12; top 618-998-8530. Illinois State Museum’s award recipients are sent to Student Center Craft Southern Illinois Art Gallery, the national competition; Shop: Crafts and classes the Southern Illinois Art and awards ceremony, 3 p.m. Feb. offered, SIUC; 618-453-3636. Artisans Center, Whittington; 14, Performance Hall at includes 42 paintings and Cedarhurst; through Feb. 14; Displays, Exhibits drawings from 1883-2006; www.cedarhurst.org. Karen Linduska and through March 7; 9 a.m. to Disegno Italia: By Dale students: Fantasy Garden art Leys, Beal Grand Corridor 5 p.m. daily; 618-629-2220. quilts with a selection of George Ions: Orlandini Gallery, Cedarhurst Center student’s works, The Gallery Vineyard, 410 Thorn Lane, for the Arts, 2600 Richview Space at the Law Office of Makanda; Italian landscapes Road, Mount Vernon; Joni Beth Bailey, 1008 Walnut exhibition of drawings of compliment vineyard décor; St., Murphysboro; closing through March 31; www. travel in Italy; through reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 14; www.cedarhurst.org. orlandinivineyard.com. Mrs. B’s Illustrations: By Saturday; linduska Hear: Oil paintings by Andi Butler, Beck Family artquilt@galaxycable.net. Katrina Mings, Regenhardt Center Gallery, Cedarhurst, Paul Simon: Compassion, Gallery, Shrode Art Center, Doors open at Noon • Watch the Big Game with us! Mount Vernon; Butler, Vision, Courage: Benton Cedarhurst, Mount Vernon; features whimsical/retro Public Library, 502 S. Main through Feb. 14. illustrations; through April 4; St.; images and text from the Biki Andres Chaplain: www.cedarhurst.org. papers of Sen. Paul Simon; Central Showcase at Realty Chili • Stadium Brats Masters of Photography: through Sunday; www.lib. Central, 1825 W. Main St, • Drink specials - $2 Jager Bombs • University Museum, SIUC; siu.edu/news/simonevents; Murdale Shopping Center, highlights from the museum’s 618-453-2516. Carbondale; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. including $2 22oz Natural Light Draft (keep the Big Hog glass!) permanent collection; Painter Andrea LeBeau: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Prizes and Giveaways all day! includes photograph of silent Rustle Hill Winery, U.S. 51, Saturday; art inspired by film siren Gloria Swanson; Cobden; LeBeau studied Art nature and people; through Located between Anna & Cobden off Old Hwy 51 on Kratzinger Hollow Rd 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday History and the technique of Feb. 20; 618-457-4663. www.greatboarsoffire.com • www.boarsnestbb.com and 1-4 p.m. Saturdaypainting in Budapest; through Teen Spirit 2010: Sunday; 618-893-2700. Showcases outstanding high Sunday; through May; free; Quilts with a Kick: The school art work in the region, www.museum.siu.edu.
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z MOVIES z POP CULTURE z ART z WINERIES z MUSIC z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z BOOKS z Concerts Southern Illinois Branson comes to Metropolis: Acts at Harrah’s Metropolis includes Legends in Concert featuring Elvis, Buddy Holly, Blues Brothers, Toby Keith and Patsy Cline, 8 p.m. FridaySaturday, $29.99 and 2 p.m. Saturday, $24.99; Return to the ’50s, 8 p.m. Feb. 12, 13, $29.99 and 2 p.m. Feb. 13, $24.99 and Jim Stafford, 8 p.m. March 12, 13, $29.99; 1-888512-7469 or metropolis.frontgate tickets.com. The Dorians: 7 p.m. Friday, John A. Logan College, 700 Logan College Road, Carterville; 618-985-3741, ext. 8287. Mr. Blotto: Chicago Jam Band, 8 p.m. Friday, Granada Center for the Performing Arts, Mount Vernon; doors open, 6 p.m.; tickets are $10 for all ages; fundraiser for the historic 1937 theatre; Dinner Downtown Before The
Show, Ninth Street Grill and The Tavern on 10th; portion of receipts concert night donated to the Granada; www.granada.mvn.net; www.mrblotto.com. ZOSO: Tribute to Led Zeppelin, 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Copper Dragon, Carbondale; $7; 618-5493348; www.zosoontour.com. The Mike Snider String Band: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, O’Neil Auditorium, John A Logan College, Carterville; Tickets are $10/$5; 618985-2828 ext. 8287. Dot Dot Dot: 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Copper Dragon, Carbondale; cover $5; 19 and up; 618-549-3348.
Cape Girardeau Neal E. Boyd: America’s Got Talent winner Boyd will appear with the Southeast Missouri Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall, River Campus., Cape Girardeau; For
more information, call 573-651-2265 or visit www.semo.edu/rivercampus.
Chicago jam band in Mount Vernon
Kentucky
MOUNT VERNON — Chicago jam band Mr. Blotto will perform at 8 p.m. Friday at the Granada Center for the Performing Arts. This event is a fundraiser for the historic 1937 theater at 104 N. Ninth St. Tickets are $10. Mr. Blotto has performed in Carbondale and has a loyal fan base in the area. Local Mount Vernon restaurants Ninth Street Grill and The Tavern on 10th have agreed to donate to the Granada. Mr. Blotto was born in Chicago as an off-night vehicle for musicians who loved each other’s playing but were in different bands at the time.
Roy Clark: With the Kentucky Opry Band, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Carson Center, Paducah; Tickets range from $35-$65; for more information, call 270-450-4444 or visit www.thecarsoncenter.org.
St. Louis area BB King and Buddy Guy: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 performance, The Family Arena, St. Charles, Mo.; tickets range from $50.50-$92.50; for more information, call 314-534-1111; 636-896-4242 or www.familyarena. com. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: 8 p.m. Saturday Feb. 27, Fox Theatre, 539 N. Grand Boulevard, St. Louis; $44.50-$59.50; 314-534-1111; www.metrotix.com; www.fabulousfox. com.
The only rule was that they would only play what they absolutely loved to play. That philosophy continues to this day and has led Mr. Blotto into unique musical situations. They have been known to cover entire albums by Led Zepplin and The Who as well as perform entire shows of country and reggae. Artists as diverse as the Grateful Dead, the Flaming Lips, Willie Nelson and The Velvet Underground have seen their material interpreted by Mr. Blotto in the last 17 years. For more information, call Carrie Schott 618-2040734. — The Southern
DUST TO DOLLARS: TIME TO TURN THE STORAGE AREA INTO CASH Marion- The American Rare Collectibles Association (ARCA) is holding the Cash in the Attic Collectibles Roadshow in Marion. Local residents can take advantage of the opportunity to sell attic-stored collectibles. Here is why the American Rare Collectibles Association holds this event: The ARCA is made up of collectors who want to spend lots of money on their favorite toy, doll, train, musical instrument, sword, pocket watch, collectible and jewelry items. The collector members pay dues and fees to the association. Then the staff purchases items for their collection based upon their requests. All involved are willing to help for free identify the value, and help local residents with information needed to sell their item immediately. Professional collector Representatives will come prepared to give some of the highest offers in the world. A fierce competition takes place for rare, desireable and mint items requested by museums and disposable income level collectors. One local resident came to the show with some coins, watches and jewelry. They left with $3,400 cash. “I kept this stuff from my aunt’s house for years...and the money is going to go to vacation savings.” said Amy Jacobs show visitor. Another local resident had some old toys and stuff saved from the 50s & 60s. They left with $165 cash. We observed some of the transactions
and it really goes smooth & quick. A handful off Collector representatives and expert buyers help each seller to find a value and cash offer for their items. Then, a small form is filled out and, like in Amy’s sale, hundred dollar bills were counted out to her. many visitors were surprised that the Collectors bought the costume jwelry and even many broken items. A rare broken toy or instrument is still valuable. A lot of watches do not work and jewelry have stones missing, but collectors enjoy fixing them. Experts warn not to try to clean anything. A coin or any item could lose value dramatically with finished cleaned or rubbed. Hence “Dust to Dollars.” The collectors want things to be dirty. What a surprise! We asked George McCurley ARCA Collectors Representative to comment. “Our group makes this a great opportunity to get collector prices for all kinds of collectibles. Enthusiasts wanting to buy local attic finds have given our group requests for 15 years. The event is free, with no charge for information or selling expense.” ARCA buyers expect you to bring two types of items. Of course, they want you to bring the items you know to be valuable such as gold, silver, jewelry and old coins. Secondly, think about the attic toys and dolls, military swords and daggers and the old instrument not being played. Be open minded and do not sort the group. The event is free and you do not need an appointment.
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FINAL DAYS
Quality Inn, 2600 W. Main, Marion January 27th, 28th, 29th (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) 10AM - 7PM 3 days only! Next week at Holiday Inn Express - Sparta, 1301 N. Market St. February 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) 10AM - 7PM 3 days only!
For more info call: (217)243-6418 or (217)494-1620
What to do? 1. Take as many items possible that you can handle. There is no limit to the number of items. 2. Go to the event and check in to receive a number. The wait is usually under 10 minutes. 3. Bring your items to the buyer when your number is called. 4. The ARCA team will go to work identifying the price. 5. The buyer will then consult collectors around the world and get a price for rare items. 6. A Cash offer is presented directly to you. 7. Get paid for items the collectors want 8. Save time to go home and get more items requested by the group.
Top Most Desireable for Lifetime Collectors to purchase or buy from local residents 1. Coins: US before 1970, gold & silver, Paper money, large notes. Type coins and collections. 2. Jewelry: gold, silver, platinum, Diamonds, precious stones, old costume & scrap gold, dental gold. 3. Pocket & Wrist Watches: Older omega, LeCoultre, Rolex, Gruen, Illinois, Ball, MORE. 4. Military: Swords - Civil War, World Wars, Samurai, bugles, autographs, daggers, pins, flags, helmets, medals, relics. 5. Guitars: Gibson, Martin, Fender, Banjoes, fiddles, trumpets, violins, band horns, woodwind 6. Advertising signs & Clocks 7. Trains: Lionel, Marklin, American Flyer, Bing, Lehmann. 8. Arrowheads, Points, Axes 9. Dolls: Barbie, Ideal, Alexander, Kestner, Jumeaux, Mego, Hasbro, Action Figures. 10. Worlds Fair & Political: souveniers, buttons, letters, documents, signatures 11. Writing Instruments, Ink Wells 12. Silver: Pitchers, goblets, trays, trophies, silverware, teapots, bars and rounds, etc.
13. Coin Operated Machines: Slot machines, trade stimulators, antiwue vending, jukeboxes 14. Clocks: Prefer 18th Century, Carriage, LeCoultre, French, Ansonia, lots more 15. Cast Iron Banks: example: William Tell Bank, Jonah & the Whale 16. External Horn Victrolas, Phonographs, Music boxes: early radios, especially table tops, Catlain & Bakelite 17. Hunting & Fishing Items: Knives, decoys, posters, lamps, bronzes & objects of Art, figures, carvings, Vases, Pottery & Stoneware: Examples: Tiffany, Galle, Handel, Teco, Fulper, Bradley & Hubbard, Russell, Remington, Winchester, Shapleigh, Keen, Kutter, Colt. 18. Old Toys: Last but not least. Pedal Car & Transportation toys: 1920’s Buddy L. Keystone, Smith Miller, Tonka, German tin windup and older Japanese tin toys, Lehmann, Marx, Schuco, Marklin, Slot Cars and Gas Powered Engine Toy Vehicles. Cox, Aurora, Thumbledrome. This show we expect to find the toys made by Arcade, Vendex, Structo & Nylint from the area. Anything Collectible or Antique Is Welcome
DIRECTIONS & DIGITS
CRAVING KARAOKE?
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Wineries Harmless Fun: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Rustle Hill Winery Andrea Stader: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Blue Sky Vineyard Dave Caputo: 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Von Jakob Orchard JW Brown: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Blue Sky Vineyard Larry Dillard: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery Vintage: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery Carter & Connelley: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Rustle Hill Winery Festival VonJakobVille: Festival featuring the Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, The Boat Drunks, Saturday, Von Jakob Orchard; performance by Grammy Award-winning vocalist of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Nadirah Shakoor; doors open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; $15 Blue Sky Vineyard: 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Road , Makanda; 618-995-9463 or www.blueskyvineyard.com. Lau-Nae Winery: 1522 Illinois 3, Red Bud; 618-282-9463 or www.lau-naewinery.com. Von Jakob Orchard: 230 Illinois 127, Alto Pass ; 618-893-4600 or www.vonjakobvineyard.com.
Coffeehouses, Cafés and Eateries Jeff & Vida: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Cousin Andy’s Coffeehouse, Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Good Shepherd, United Church of Christ, 515 Orchard Drive, Carbondale; cousinandy.org. Bone Dry Band: 8 p.m. Saturday, Yellow Moon Café, 110 N. Front St., Cobden; 618-893-2233.
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Call 618-351-5089 or e-mail brenda.kirkpatrick@thesouthern.com
z FRIDAY
z TONIGHT BENTON Duncan Dance Barn:: Spring Pond Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
CARBONDALE PK’s: Tawl Paul & Slappin’ Henry Blue
THOMPSONVILLE Lion’s Cave: Rebel Country, 7-10 p.m.
CARBONDALE PK’s: Blue-eyed Soul
MARION John Brown’s on the Square: Secondary Modern w/ Young Loves, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Old Country Store Dance Barn: Country Sidekicks, 7-10 p.m.
MOUNT VERNON The Tavern on 10th: Live Blues Trio, 7-11 p.m. SPILLERTOWN Track Side Dance Barn: Mike’s Band, 7-10 p.m.
INA Ina Community Building: Friday Night Jam Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
WEST FRANKFORT WB Ranch Barn: Little Egypt Country Band 6:309:30 p.m.
SPILLERTOWN Track Side Dance Barn: Freedom Band, 7-10 p.m.
WHITTINGTON Corner Dance Hall: Black Lace Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
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z SATURDAY CARBONDALE Pinch Penny/Copper Dragon: LDNL, Polar Bear Party PK’s: Tawl Paul & Slappin’ Henry Blue
WHITE ASH The White Ash Barn: The Heartland Country Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
HERRIN Perfect Shot: Ghetto Ratz, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. SPILLERTOWN Track Side Dance Barn: Mike’s Band, 7-10 p.m.
MARION Desperado’s: Bad THOMPSONVILLE Influence, 8-11:30 p.m. Lion’s Cave: Marion Eagles: Roger Weekenders, 7-10 p.m. Black and the Honky Old Country Store Tonk Stardust Dance Barn: Lil’ Boot Cowboys, 8 p.m.& Classic Country, 7midnight 10 p.m. WHITTINGTON MOUNT VERNON The Zone Lounge: Double K’s Kickin Country: Gold Wishcrafter, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Nuggets, 7-10:30 p.m.
CARBONDALE Key West: Ivas John Blues Band PK’s: The Bottle Rockets
MARION Marion Eagles: Roger Black and the Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboys, 6-10 p.m.
z TUESDAY CARBONDALE PK’s: Whistle Pigs WEST FRANKFORT WB Ranch Barn: WB Ranch Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
WHITE ASH The White Ash Barn: The Heartland Country Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
z WEDNESDAY DU QUOIN Ten Pin Alley: Piano Bob, 6-9 p.m.
Anna VFW: 70 VFW Lane, Anna 618-833-5182 Corner Dance Hall: 200 Franklin St., Whittington 618-629-2319 Duncan Dance Barn: 13545 Spring Pond Road, Benton 618-435-6161 The Get-Away: 804 N. Douglas St., West Frankfort 618-9373545 Ina Community Building: 504 Elm St., Ina 618-315-2373 John Brown’s on the Square: 1000 Tower Square, Marion 618-997-2909 Key West: 1108 W. Main, Carbondale 618-351-5998 Lion’s Cave: South Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4888 Marion American Legion: Longstreet Road, Marion 618997-6168 Marion Eagles: Rural Route 3, Marion 618-993-6300 Mollie’s: 107 E. Union St., Marion 618-997-3424 Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville, 618-927-2770. Orient American Legion: 404 Jackson St., Orient 618-9322060 Perfect Shot: 3029 S. Park Ave., Herrin 618-942-4655 Pinch Penny Pub/Copper Dragon: 700 E. Grand, Carbondale 618-549-3348 PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-529-1124 Ramesse: 1754 Illinois 37, Lake of Eygpt, 618-995-9104 Steelhorse Saloon: 202 Dewmain Lane, Carterville 618-9853549 Tavern on 10th: 224 S. 10th St., Mount Vernon 618-244-7821 Tomigirl’s Rollin-in: 14960 Illinois 37, Johnston City 618-983-7655 Trackside Dance Barn: 104 Rock St., Spillertown 618-993-3035 WB Ranch Barn: 1586 Pershing Road, West Frankfort 618-937-3718 Walt’s Pizza – Pasta Grill: 213 S. Court St., Marion 618-9938668 Whisker Willy’s Bar & Grill 13510 N. Illinois 37, Marion 618-9835300 White Ash Barn: 207 Potter St., White Ash 618-922-7510 Wit and Wisdom Nutritional Site: 225 E. Poplar St., West Frankfort 618-937-3070 Xrossroads: 101 Rushing Drive, Herrin / 618-993-8393 The Zone Lounge: 14711 Illinois 37, Whittington 618-629-2039
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Music legends unite under one roof for night of nostalgia in Metropolis indelible stamp on the entertainment industry. COUNTRY Holly has been gone more than 50 years. The SCENE Vince Hoffard Cline tragedy was in 1963, followed by Presley in 1977 and Belushi in 1982. Despite enormous Legends in Concert contributions, the 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and memories of these acts are 8 p.m. Saturday, Harrah’s fading. It doesn’t have to Casino, Metropolis; VIP be that way. tickets are $34.99 for The characters will evening performances and spring back to life when Legends in Concert, one of $29.99 for the Saturday the most popular matinee; general attractions at Branson, admission evening shows Mo., visits Harrah’s is $29.99, $24.99 for the Casino in Metropolis this Saturday matinée; call weekend. 888-512-7469. “We have a diverse group of entertainers that usic legends Patsy appeal to all ages,” said Cline and Buddy Jeannie Horton, general Holly were killed in manager of the Branson plane crashes, and the show. “It’s a high-energy, deaths of Elvis Presley and fast-paced show. If for John Belushi were some reason there’s attributed to drug something you don’t like, overdoses. All four be patient. The faces superstars died in different change about every 15 decades, leaving an minutes.”
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The best talent in the world is attracted to Legends in Concert, universally recognized as the leader in celebrity impersonation. Horton said the company roster is loaded with a wide variety of singers who are assigned to permanent theaters in Las Vegas, Branson and Myrtle Beach, S.C. “When we hit the road, we sit down with the venue and find out who the people in a particular area are wanting to see, and we strive to fill the need,” Horton says. “The Blues Brothers and Elvis are a staple in our production. People love them everywhere we go.” In addition to the four superstars mentioned earlier, Horton said Toby Keith is on the schedule for Metropolis. Legends was assembled in 1983 for a two-week run at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas. The concept immediately caught fire. It eventually branched out to Branson. “The casting is done mainly from the home office in Las Vegas,” Horton said. “We hold local auditions in Branson. We discovered our current Patsy Cline and Toby Keith through local auditions.” Horton has worked for
the company since 1993, assigned to branch locations in Honolulu, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Atlantic City, N.J., before reaching Branson. Her husband once was one of The Blue Brothers. “There is something magical about the show,” she said. “You get to step back in time and relive the glory days of some pretty special people.” Horton said the show features a seasoned production crew, including four dancers, two singer/dancers and a full band. Holly will bring the crowd to its feet with flawless renditions of “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be The Day” and “Oh,Boy!” Cline has a hit list of classics with “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “Crazy” and “I Fall to Pieces.” Keith will blast away at contemporary country favorites like “Should’ve Been a Cowboy,” “Beer for My Horses,” “How Do You Like Me Now” and “My List.” Originally created for Saturday Night Live by comedians Dan “Elwood” Aykroyd and John “Jake” Belushi, The Blues Brothers quickly became a national phenomenon, complete with a movie that has a cult following
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Entertainers perform a song as The Blues Brothers during a Legends in Concert show.
and songs like “Soul Man” and “Gimme Some Lovin’.” Presley is the No. 1 artist in the history of the Billboard charts. His repertoire is virtually endless, spanning from “Heartbreak Hotel” and
“Jailhouse Rock” to “Burning Love” and “Separate Ways.” VINCE HOFFARD can be reached at 618-658-9095 or at vincehoffard@ yahoo.com.
Interactive dinner theater, auction benefits Lifesavers MURPHYSBORO — It’s the Indianapolis Colts against the New Orleans Saints in this year’s Super Bowl; it’s the evening before the big event, and you’ve been invited to rally with the team. The coaches, players, and cheerleaders will be there. Even the new league
football commissioner is coming. The coach has quite an agenda planned. How will the evening turn out? Will the rivalry between the two teams cause disruption? Of course, there are rumors of foul play. And now fans and non-fans are suspects. The players are “dying” to
find out who did it. “Foul Play at the Big Game Rally” will benefit Lifesavers Corp., a nonprofit organization providing peer support, suicide and crisis prevention training for high schools in Southern Illinois. The event is at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 6. Tickets are $35 for dinner and ‘game-playing.’ There also will be live entertainment, live and silent auctions and a 50/50 drawing. Reservations are needed by Sunday. Call 618-5493090. — The Southern
z MOVIES z POP CULTURE z ART z WINERIES z MUSIC z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z BOOKS z Events After Dark Comedy Night: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Black Diamond Harley-Davidson, 2400 Williamson County Parkway, Marion; three comics perform free inside the dealership; free food and soft drinks; mature audiences; 618-997-4577. Monte Blue’s Dance/Fundraiser: 6 p.m.midnight Saturday, Marion VFW; dinner and music; proceeds to Hospice of Southern Illinois; tickets are $20 a person or $30 for couples; 618-997-3030 or www.hospice.org. Fabulous Fifties Trivia Night: 7 p.m. Saturday, Newman Catholic Student Center, 715 S. Washington St., Carbondale; in celebration of the Southern Illinois Regional Social Services’ 50th anniversary; 618-457-6703 ext. 259 or acole@sirss.org. Park Avenue Productions Trivia Night: 7 p.m. Saturday, Herrin Church of Christ; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $100 per table, eight people per table; themes are encouraged but not required; food available; first place, $250; reservations required; 618-942-2996. A Decade of Chocolate: Party Like It’s 1999! 10th anniversary Taste of Chocolate fundraiser, 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, Carbondale Civic Center; proceeds to The Women’s Center; live and silent auctions; 618-3035974. Fifth Annual Winter Book Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Illinois Centre mall, Marion; books by Southern Illinois authors; 618-9935436 or www.illinois centremall.com. Richard Voorhees Sr. Cancer Benefit: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, West Frankfort Moose Lodge; features chili dinner, auction; music by country rock band, Isolated Incident, 8 p.m.; $10; for more information, call 618-9230797 or 618-923-2728.
VonJakobVille festival features The Boat Drunks ALTO PASS — Von Jakob Vineyard is pleased to announce the return of VonJakobVille, the biannual festival featuring the tangy tropical rock of the Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band, The Boat Drunks. The show includes special guest performance by Grammy Award-winning vocalist of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Nadirah Shakoor. The Boat Drunks originated in central Illinois in 2000 and have been touring the country headlining festivals ever since. They have even been recognized by Jimmy Buffett himself on ESPN’s “Mike & Mike in the Morning.” They play more than 90 Buffett songs, as well as 20 Buffett-style originals. The party is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Von Jakob Vineyard’s Alto Pass or “orchard” location at 230 Highway 127 North. A full lunch menu is available at noon and the music is from 2 to 6 p.m. In addition to the vineyard’s award-winning wines, they’ll offer Jimmy Buffett’s signature beer, Landshark. Cover charge is $15 and includes entertainment and a souvenir glass. Because of limited seating, you might want to arrive early. No outside alcohol
The Peking Acrobats: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Carson Center, Paducah; “extraordinary exhibits of agility and grace”; tickets range from $20-$40; 270-450-4444 or www.the carsoncenter.org. Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, Shryock Auditorium, SIUC; tickets on sale, 11 a.m. Monday; Southern Lights Entertainment Star Club members available now; 618453-6000 or www.southern lightsentertainment.com.
Films Central Station: 7 p.m. today, Liberty Theater, 1333 Walnut St., Murphysboro; suggested donation $5; proceeds to the restoration fund; film won the Golden Globe award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1998; 618-684-5880 or murphysborolibertytheater @gmail.com.
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Jimmy Buffet tribute band The Boat Drunks will perform Saturday at the VonJakobVille festival. Cover charge is $15 and includes a souvenir glass.
permitted. For more information, call 618-8934600 or visit www.vonjakobvineyard.com. — The Southern
for LifeSavers; live auction featuring Tim Shepherd blown-glass art, Al Parr photography and sunset pontoon ride; reservations are due by Sunday; tickets are $35 per person; call 618-4574204. Camelot: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5-6, Carson Center, Paducah; tale of King Arthur, Queen Guinevere and Lancelot; musical; $27.50$49; 270-450-4444 or Theater/Performance www.thecarsoncenter.org. Hairspray: Musical, 4 p.m., Groovaloo: 7:30 p.m. today, Feb. 7, Carson Center, Paducah; Shryock Auditorium, SIUC; tickets start at $25; local first Broadway show being dancer will dance with presented by Southern Groovaloo; 270-450-4444; Lights Entertainment; www.thecarsoncenter.org or 618-453-6000 or southern www.groovaloo.com. Auditions lightsentertainment.com. Trinity Irish Dancers: The Addams Family Affair: Auditions For V-Day: 2 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Marion Murder mystery theater, Cultural and Civic Center; Sunday, Kleinau Theatre, $20, $30; www.marionccc.org 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Student Communications Building, Center, SIUC; $20 for SIUC or 618-997-4030. SIUC; roles available for Foul Play at the Big Game students or $30 for the women in “The Vagina Rally: Mystery dinner theater, general public; tickets must Monologues” and roles be purchased in advance; 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, available for all genders in 618-453-3478; or Murphysboro Event Center, “A Memory, A Monologue, www.siucstudentcenter.org. 1301 Walnut St.; fundraiser A Rant and A Prayer;”
Zombieland: 7 p.m. today and 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Student Center Auditorium, SIUC; rated R; students, $2; adults, $3; request no children attend R rated movies; 618-536-3393 or www. spc4fun.com or www. zombieland.com. Where the Wild Things Are: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, and 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 5-6. Student Center Auditorium, SIUC; rated PG; students, $2; adults, $3; under 3, free; 618536-3393 or www.spc4fun. com or wherethewildthings are.warnerbros.com.
ADAMS: Art exhibit at SIU
proceeds to The Women’s Center, Inc., Carbondale; www.vday.org, Open Auditions: For “101 Dalmatians Kids,” 6-8 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; actors, ages 8-18; hosted by the Paradise Alley Players Theatre Company; 618-925-3372; 618-993-2225 or marionpap@hotmail.com.
simple aspects of human life and the relationship between man and nature are what drove his photography to unprecedented heights. Falling in love with photography and the natural splendor of America’s national parks at an early age, Adams was given his first exhibition in 1936 by Alfred Stieglitz, dean of American photography, in New York. Adams then moved to Yosemite Valley in 1937, living in the mountains he loved and often photographed. Adams lived in the valley and also maintained a photography studio in San Francisco until 1962, when he and his family moved to Carmel, Calif. In 1980, Adams was given the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, by President Jimmy Carter. Adams died of heart disease April 22, 1984, in Carmel. Adams’ photography has captivated the spirits of art enthusiasts, photographers and others for decades and not many modern collections of the man’s work are as complete as the one exhibited by the Mint Museum of Art. The Ansel Adams exhibit will be open during the SIUC University Museum’s regular hours through March 21, and a special public panel on Adams will also be at the university sometime in February. thomas.barker@thesouthern.com 618-351-5805
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z MOVIES z POP CULTURE z ART z WINERIES z MUSIC z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z BOOKS z the planet Pandora. PG-13 (violence, aggressive action, Alvin and the Chipmunks: alien beasts, adult themes) The Squeakuel If you can The Blind Side Sandra read this, you’re probably too Bullock stars as a Southern old for this live-action sequel woman who takes a destitute featuring the famously cute teen into her home. Based on singing furballs. With Zachary a true story, it’s part sports Levi and David Cross. PG saga, all tearjerker. PG-13 (some crude humor) The Book of Eli In the notAn Education A disarming too-distant future, across the and unexpectedly poignant wasteland of what was once story set in 1961 of a dreamy, America, a lone warrior must Oxford-bound 16-year-old fight to bring civilization the (enchanting Carey Mulligan) knowledge that could be the who takes up with a key to its redemption. With sophisticated older man Denzel Washington, Gary (Peter Sarsgaard). pungently Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray realized by filmmaker Lone Stevenson and Jennifer Beals. Scherfig from the memoir by Written by Gary Whitta and Lynn Barber. PG 13 (discreet Anthony Peckham. Directed sexual content, smoking) by Allen and Albert Hughes. R Avatar James Cameron’s (brutal violence and mega-expensive, language) technological marvel is also a Daybreakers Ethan Hawke whole lot of fun: A gamer and Willem Dafoe go generation’s “Dances With slumming in an entertainingly Wolves,” with a human soldier cheesy, dark and gory (and his avatar) falling in love futuristic vampire thriller — with a blue-skinned alien from about a world where vampires rule, but where their lifeblood — literally, human blood — is in dangerously short supply. (violence, gore, action, profanity, adult themes) S HOW T IMES FOR J ANUARY 25 TH - 28 TH The Book if Eli (R) 4:40 7:30 10:20 Extraordinary Measures Extraordinary Measures (PG) 4:15 7:20 10:00 Based on the true story of Leap Year (PG) **6:50 **Not Showing 1-27-10 Youth In Revolt (R) 3:50 **9:40 John Crowley, a man who **Not Showing 1-27-10 risked his family’s future to Alvin and The Chipmunks (PG) 4:00 6:40 9:00 pursue a cure for his Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) 4:50 7:40 10:30 3D Avatar (PG-13) 3:40 7:10 10:35 children’s life-threatening Avatar (PG-13) 5:00 8:30 Tooth Fairy (G) 4:30 7:00 9:30 disease; starring Harrison ***Met Opera Der Rosenkavalier Encore Ford, Brendan Fraser, Keri On Wednesday 1-27-10 @ 6:30pn Only Russell and Courtney B. Vance. Rated PG (thematic material, language and a mild suggestive moment) Daybreakers (R) 7:50 10:30 Blindside (PG-13) 4:00 7:10 10:15 It’s Complicated Meryl Legion (R) 4:50 7:20 10:00 Streep as the hypotenuse in a The Lovely Bones (PG-13) 3:50 7:00 10:10 An Education (PG-13) 3:40 6:40 9:40 romantic triangle with her exUp in the Air (PG) 4:20 6:50 9:30 husband (Alec Baldwin) and The Spy Next Door (P G) 4:10 6:30 9:20 The Princess and the Frog (G) 5:00 an architect (Steve Martin) in It’s Complicated (R) 4:30 7:30 10:20 Nancy Meyers’ sprightly fairy tale for adults. R (potsmoking, Baldwin’s naked pot belly) It’s Complicated (R) 4:20 Leap Year This romanticThe Spy Next Door (P G) 4:10 6:30 comedy gets by, barely, on the Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) 4:40 Leap Year (PG) 7:30 charms of its stars and the The Book of Eli (R) 3:40 7:10 beauty of its Irish scenery. Tooth Fairy (PG) 4:00 7:00 Alvin and The Chipmunks (PG) Amy Adams and Matthew 4:30 6:50 Goode aren’t particularly Blindside (PG-13) 7:40 Legion (R) 4:50 7:20 convincing during the Secrets of Johnathan Sperry (PG) 3:50 6:40 loathing portion of their onscreen couple’s love-hate
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relationship, but when the ice thaws, they bring a tender depth of feeling to the oh-soordinary material. There’s half a watchable movie here and, as luck would have it, you have to sit through a good 45 minutes of creaky contrivances to get to the good stuff. PG (sensuality and language) Legion When God loses faith in Mankind, he sends his legion of angels to bring on the Apocalypse, and an outof-the-way diner becomes the unlikely battleground for survival of the human race; with Paul Bettany, Dennis Quaid, Tyrese Gibson, Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson, Adrianne Palicki, Jon Tenney and Charles S. Dutton. R (strong bloody violence and language) The Lovely Bones A murdered teen narrates the tale of her death and her family’s life after it, including her father’s search for the murdere. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Stanley Tucci; directed by Peter Jackson. PG (mature thematic material involving disturbing violent content and images, and some language) The Princess and The Frog This jazzy, pizazzy and enchanting Disney animated musical of the old-school, hand-drawn style features a scrappy new-school heroine — one who is both self-made
and prince-completed. Anika Noni Rose is the voice of Tiana, a hard-working waitress hoping to save enough tips to buy her own restaurant, and Bruno Campos is a Mediterranean prince who steps into some deep voodo when he disembarks in 1919 New Orleans. G (some scary ghosts, may be too intense for viewers under 7) Sherlock Holmes Conan Doyle’s famous consulting detective has Attention Deficit Dosorder in Guy Ritchie’s clamoring, breathless, turnof-the(last)-century action movie. Robert Downey Jr., ripped and ready with the glib riposte, is Holmes, and Jude Law his bland Dr. Watson. The Holmes-as-action-hero conceit could have been fun, if anyone had thought to write a screenplay that made sense. PG-13 (action, violence, adult themes) The Spy Next Door Bob Ho, an undercover CIA superspy, decides to give up his career in espionage to settle down with his next-door neighbor and girlfriend but must win over her three opinionated kids. With Jackie Chan, Amber Valletta, Madeline Carroll, Will Shadley, Alina Foley, Magnus Scheving, Billy Ray Cyrus and George Lopez. Written by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer. Directed by Brian Levant. PG (sequences of action violence
and some mild rude humor) Up in the Air As the frequent-flying “career transition counselor” (read: the suave bully you hire when you’re scared to fire employees) George Clooney gives the performance of his career. Jason Reitman’s movie is perfectly tailored to the star’s melancholy twinkle and purring motormouth. With the sublime Vera Farmiga and quirky Anna Kendrick. R (language, sexual content) The Tooth Fairy When a hard-charging hockey player, nicknamed ``the tooth fairy’’ for separating opposing players from their bicuspids, discourages a youngster’s dreams, he’s sentenced to one week’s hard labor as a real tooth fairy; with Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews, Stephen Merchant and Ryan Sheckler. PG (mild language, some rude humor and sports action) Youth in Revolt Michael Cera doubles up as ateenage virgin nerdboy and aggressively cool French alter ego in this hip and often hysterical coming of age comedy adapted from the cult-fave C.D. Payne books. Great supporting cast includes Steve Buscemi, Jean Smart, Ray Liotta and Fred Willard. R (sex, profanity, drugs, adult themes) — The Associated Press and McClatchy-Tribune News
New on DVD Michael Jackson’s This Is It This film offers a behind-the-scenes peek at planning for the late King of Pop’s farewell concert. PG (some suggestive choreography and scary images) The Boys Are Back A sportswriter struggles to run the household and be a father to his two sons after the untimely death of his wife. With Clive Owen, Laura Fraser, George MacKay, Erik Thomson. PG-13 (some sexual profanity and thematic elements) Whip It A Texas misfit discovers her niche in roller derby, a passion she tries to hide from her parents. With Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Wiig, Sarah Habel. PG-13 (sexual content including crude dialogue, profanity and drug material) Bright Star Before his death at age 25, romantic poet John Keats had a three-year love affair with the girl next door, Fanny Brawne. With Abbie Cornish, Ben Whishaw, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Kerry Fox. PG (thematic elements, some sensuality, brief profanity and incidental smoking) — McClatchy-Tribune News
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Mel Gibson returns to acting in violent thriller ‘Edge of Darkness’ Grief-stricken, he coldly sets out like a discharged bullet to find the killer, a journey that leads him into a complex web of corporate and political cover-up. Emma had been working as a researcher at Northmoor, a private energy company run with government assistance that may be secretly involved with nuclear weapons. Most BY JAKE COYLE everything, Craven finds, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS is “classified.” As he delves deeper, It’s been seven years Craven meets the villains since his last film, but Mel hidden behind an Gibson is still playing elaborate PR-created martyr. One might fairly call artifice — like Northmoor Gibson “The Crusader,” CEO Jack Bennett (a and not just because of his believable, slick Danny STUDIO widely known religious Huston). The hidden Mel Gibson and Danny Huston star in ‘Edge of Darkness,’ which opens Friday. views or because he corruption may reach as directed “The Passion of He is Thomas Craven, a seeking to rehabilitate disinformation. In “Edge far as Republican Sen. Jim the Christ.” humble Boston police himself, Tom Cruise, of Darkness,” he’s up Pine (Damian Young). For much of his career, detective and single father against a little of each. But looked to re-establish his Now 54, Gibson is grayer Gibson has played both star-status by donning an to a 24-year-old daughter, and grimmer. The part of will moviegoers forgive reluctant and enthusiastic Gibson to watch him being eye-patch and a Nazi Emma (Bojana Novakovic). Craven leaves little room heroes righteously battling sacrificed for the sins of uniform. Gibson tries just When Emma comes home for humor, but the corruption, oppression, for a visit, she’s shot and as fearsome a risk: a others? wildness and fire that once injustice and killed. Boston accent. Another A-list star exploded unpredictably
Edge of Darkness
Rated R for strong bloody violence and language; starring Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston and Bojana Novakovic; directed by Martin Campbell; opening Friday at Illinois Centre 8 in Marion and University Place 8 in Carbondale.
from Gibson is much dimmed after several hard years for the actor. That may be more troublesome for future films, but Gibson fits well in “Edge of Darkness.” Hellbent in a beige raincoat, he attacks with little self-regard. The rules are rigged, so he breaks them. There’s undeniable catharsis in “Edge of Darkness.” And there’s value to films — B-movies like Mark Wahlberg’s “Shooter” or more manicured films like Clint Eastwood’s “Changeling” — that inspire resistance in the face of well-heeled subterfuge. Some might reasonably swear off films with Gibson, but there aren’t a lot of actors making movies that try to bring urgent, contemporary rage to popcorn movies. Perhaps, though, crusades needn’t always be a bloodbath.
When in Rome ... well, you already know what to do When in Rome Rated PG-13 for some suggestive content; starring Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, Danny DeVito, Jon Heder, Will Arnett, Dax Shepard; directed by Mark Steven Johnson; opening Friday at ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and Illinois Centre 8 in Marion. BY ROGER MOORE MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS
You’d think by now Hollywood would have romantic comedies down to a cell-phone ap any studio exec could access. Cute couple? Romantic location? Check.
“Obstacles” to romance? Yup. “Wacky,” witty friends of each young lover? Check and check. But if it was just a formula, then you could hire any hack, say, the chap who did “Ghostrider,” to turn Kristen Bell into America’s new sweetheart in “When in Rome.” Bell, a petite, pretty blonde, may or may not have the Meg Ryan-Julia Roberts-Sandra Bullock goods. “When in Rome,” a leaden variation on that rom-com recipe, fails utterly to make her case. It’s got cute Kristen playing Beth, a curator at the Guggenheim. She has a quirky staff. Note to
whoever cast Kate Micucci. “Funny looking” is no substitute for “funny.” And Beth has a younger sister (Alexis Dziena, the only actress tinier than Bell) getting married in Rome. At the wedding, Beth is ready to be “open” to love, as her dad (Don Johnson) suggests. And devil-may-care sports reporter Nick (Josh Duhamel) fills that bill. But he may be a womanizer, leading Beth to a drunken dip in the Fontana di Amore, where she steals a few coins and sets our plot in motion. Those coins were wishes, and the men who
tossed them — a sausage magnate played by Danny DeVito (“Encased meat is my life’s work”), a screwball magician (Jon Heder, funny), a demented Italian artist (Will Arnett) and a self-absorbed “model” played by Dax Shepard (“I don’t know whether to look at my own reflection or you. That’s how beautiful you are!”) — are instantly smitten. Can Beth shed her unwanted beaus and tumble for Mr. Right? Is Mr. Right pursuing her of his own free will, or did he toss a coin, too? One cute scene — Nick and Beth date in a blackout restaurant, where diners
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Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel star in ‘When in Rome.’
can’t see each other or their food. We watch that train wreck through nightvision goggles. Duhamel (the “Transformers” movies) has a light touch — glibbing through scenes with his cut-rate and generally unamusing sidekicks.
But Bell? Despite “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” she doesn’t have Meg’s make-uslaugh-at-her-pain thing or Julia’s sass of Sandy’s lovelorn shtick. This trip to the Eternal City feels interminable, thanks to her.
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