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1st Annual Bluegrass Music Fest Frohna, MO at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial Log Cabin Historic Site
Saturday, June 25, 2011 Noon – Night Featuring the popular sounds of: George Portz • Blue Steel Rail The Punches Family Janie Brown and the Chestnut Mountain Gang Heather Stortz and the Sounds of Bluegrass The Gipsons
Admission: $13 in advance; $15 at gate (on sale now) Children 15 and under FREE w/paying adult
Food vendors on site Bring your lawn chairs, blankets & flashlight (no coolers allowed) Discounted lodging available – Super 8, Perryville; Drury Suites, Fruitland; Perryville Campgrounds
Jammers are welcome; plenty of porches for pickin’ & playin’! Be sure to join the Fiddle Frolic with George Portz during the intermission. For more information about festival/area or to order tickets contact: Lynda Lorenz at 573-824-5404 • slmlynda@att.net www.saxonlutheranmemorial.com • Find us on Face Book Page 2 Thursday, June 23, 2011 FLIPSIDE
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Standard Flower Show: Once Upon a Story, University Days of Rage: Book Signing The Carbondale Mall, Carbondale, Saturday by Mike Shepherd, 2 p.m. Comedians: Stand-up comedy, and Sunday, June 25-26; Saturday, June 25, 9-11 p.m. Wednesday, Station presented by District VII Carbondale Bookworm, #13, 2400 W. Main St.; Garden Clubs of Illinois; Eastgate Shopping Center; 618-529-2424. 618-559-8154. 618-457-2665. Book sale: 1-7 p.m. Monday, Father Word’s Children’s Events June 27, Herrin City Library, Rhymes: Book signing by De Soto Daze Community 120 N. 13th St.; buy one, get Linda Burnett, noon-2 p.m. one free; 618-942-6109. Festival: Thursday-Sunday, Saturday, July 2, Books-AJune 23-26, De Soto Park, Million, 2929 James Sanders 700 W. Main St.; car show, Blvd., Paducah. Christian Films children’s activities, music. children’s book. 888-361Sustainable Living Film Hamilton County Fair: 9473. Today through Saturday, June Series: 5:30 p.m. every 25, fairgrounds, McLeansboro; second and fourth Friday, Car Shows Longbranch Coffeehouse, 100 horse show, horse races, E Jackson St., Carbondale; truck pull; 618-773-4625. De Soto Daze Car Show: “No Impact Man,” 5:30 p.m. Celebrate Our Towns: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, De Soto Community Park, Starts 10 a.m. Saturday, June Friday, June 24; free; Q&A; 618-529-5044 or www. 25, with a parade in 700 W. Main St.; www.village longbranchcoffeehouse.com. downtown Carterville; events ofdesoto.com/desotodaze. My Girl: On outdoor screen, celebrate the launch of a html or 618-867-2285. 7 p.m. Friday, June 24, photo history book titled Marion Cruise Night: Walker’s Bluff, north on Reed “Carterville, Cambria, & 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 25, Station Road, Carterville; 618Crainville — A Look Back At square, downtown; food, 985-8463; walkersbluff.com. music, prizes; 618-998-8039. Our Towns” by Sheri Hunter Rio Bravo: 7 p.m. Friday, and Jennifer Spence; open June 24, Liberty Theater, house, book sales and silent Classes Murphysboro. Donation auction begins at 11 a.m. in suggested. 618-684-5880. Student Center Craft Carterville High School; last Treasure of the Sierra Shop: Variety of crafts and event in Carterville’s 1924 Madre: 7 p.m. Saturday, June classes offered, SIUC; high school building; free; 25, Liberty Theater, 618-453-3636, www.siuc 618-925-4444 or www. Murphysboro. 618-684-5880. studentcenter.org. cartervilleheritage.com.
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Theater/Performance A Chorus Line: FridaySunday, June 24-26, McLeod Theatre, SIU; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $25/$10; playhouse.siuc.edu; www.SouthernTicketsOnline. com or 618-453-6000. High School Musical 2: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, June 24-25, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; $10; Marion Unit 2 Summer Music Workshop; www.marionccc. org or 618-997-4030. Celebrate Our Towns: Theatrical production, 3, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25, Carterville High School Theatre; tickets free but limited; reserve at 618-925-4444; RSVP@ cartervilleheritage.com. Beauty and the Beast: 7:30 Thursday-Friday, June 30 and July 1 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2, Rend Lake College, Ina; presented by the Pyramid Players; $12; 618-521-1794 or 618-927-4758. The Sound of Music: Thursday-Sunday, July 7-10 and 14-17, McLeod Theatre, SIUC; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday; $25/$10.
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Pyramid Players will perform ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 30 and July 1, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at Rend Lake College Theater.
Pyramid Players’ to perform ‘Beauty and the Beast’ INA — Southern Illinois-based theater troupe Pyramid Players will celebrate its 35th season with a rendition of Broadway adaptation of Disney’s classic “Beauty and the Beast” next month. This production features some of the best young performers from across the region. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 30 and July 1, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Rend Lake College Theatre. “Beauty and the Beast” tells the story of young Belle, who never quite fits in. Pursued by the arrogant Gaston, she longs for something more in life, and when her father is captured by Beast, she discovers that love can transcend physical appearance. The stage production includes all the popular characters of the show, as well as most of the iconic soundtrack, including
songs like “Be Our Guest.” “This is a beautiful show, perfect for the entire family,” said Director Pam Kimball. “Children will love it as well as adults, and the cast is a group of amazing, talented young people. It’s a show no one should miss.” Members of the cast represent a number of Southern Illinois
CARTERVILLE — The release of a photo history book collecting the history of three Williamson County towns will highlight a day-long celebration this weekend. Retired Carterville High School English teacher Sheri Hunter teamed up with former student Jennifer Spence last May to embark on a mission to develop the book, “Carterville, Cambria and Crainville: A Look Back at Our Towns,” as a way to preserve historic phones and to tell the stories of the three communities. Within a year, a new nonprofit organization, Carterville Heritage and Preservation Foundation, had been formed. “We’ve put a lot of blood, sweat and tears in this book,” said Spence, president of the foundation. “The community has been incredibly supportive, and we hope they’ll love the final product and be inspired to preserve and restore the history of our towns.” The book is a 400-page, four-color,
hardback product with almost 2,000 images and numerous timelines, stories and photos from the communities. But the book release isn’t the only activity planned for Saturday, June 25. A parade of classic cars and floats representing the communities’ history will begin in downtown Carterville at 10 a.m. and end at the 1924 high school, where an open house, book sale and silent auction begins at 11 a.m. A special theatrical production, “Celebrate Our Towns,” has been created just for the event and will take place at 3 and 7 p.m. in the high school theater. Tickets to the show are free, but seating is limited. For tickets or more information, stop by the Bank of Herrin in Carterville or call Sherry Jenkins at 618-925-4444. Copies of the book will be available for sale beginning at 11 a.m. at the high school. Each book is priced at $48, and they will also be available for purchase online at cartervilleheritage.com. — Adam Testa
communities, as well as actors from Chicago, Tennessee and Texas. Belle will be portrayed by Emma Webster of Ewing and Kayla Krapf of Benton. Cameron Smith of Carterville Seats are reserved, and tickets may be ordered by calling Susan and Brian Summers at 618-521-1794. Tickets are $12. — Adam Testa
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‘Best Dam BBQ Cookoff’ heats up for Fourth of July weekend The schedule of the event includes: BENTON — The Benton/West City Friday, July 1 Chamber of Commerce will host the 8 p.m.: Cook-off team set up begins “Best Dam BBQ Cookoff” at the Rend 8 p.m.: Music by Skinny Jim and the Lake Dam next weekend. Number 9 Blacktops The event, set for Saturday, July 2, is Saturday, July 2 sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Noon: Cook-off judging begins Society and has been declared a state 3 p.m.: Washers tournament sign-up championship cook-off by the state of 4 p.m.: Awards ceremony Illinois. Teams will compete in four food 5 p.m.: Washers tournament begins categories, with certified judges scoring 5 p.m.: Music by A Stellar Goodbye each dish. This year’s event will be the 6 p.m.: Music by Team Up first to include a kids’ competition. Sunday, July 3 But the event’s not all about the food. 9:30 p.m. Fireworks There will be also be live entertainment, — Adam Testa a washers tournament and more.
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De Soto Daze returns this weekend DE SOTO — The annual De Soto Daze summer festival begins today in the Jackson County community. A way to celebrate friends, family and the community, the event has grown through the years and offers something for the entire family. Most activities are free, and all are open to the public. A majority of the events will be at De Soto Park, 700 W. Main St. Among the events scheduled for the weekend are the following: Today, June 23 5:30 p.m.: Barbecue dinner 6:30 p.m.: Talent show 7:30 p.m.: Bingo Friday, June 24 5 p.m.: Pet show 6 p.m.: Ice cream social 6:30 p.m.: Baby contest 6:30 p.m.: Co-ed softball tournament 8 p.m.: Blend concert 8 p.m.: Children’s movie, “Southwest Shelter” 8:45 p.m.: Royalty coronation Saturday, June 25 8 a.m.: Antique, custom, classic car and truck show 10 a.m.: Parade 11 a.m.: Fear Factor 1:30 p.m.: Trivia contest 4 p.m.: Barbecue pork steak dinner 5 p.m.: Old timers’ softball game and homerun derby 8 p.m.: Live music Sunday, June 26 11 a.m.: Fried chicken dinner Noon: Kids’ water slide Noon: Music by Little Egypt Barbershop Chorus 2 p.m.: Washers and horseshoes tournament — Adam Testa
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THEATER Exhibits Renditions Portrait Series: by Desande R, Corridor Gallery Exhibit, Carbondale Civic Center; reception 5 to 6:30 p.m. July 1; exhibit through July 5. 618-457-5100. Compositions From The Heart: By Marlene Webb, front lobby, CASA, Benton Square; includes various media on canvas; through June; 618-927-2804. Simply Susan: By Susan Edwards, The Tribeca Gallery, 127 Market House Square, downtown Paducah; through July 12; susan@wildhair studios.com or plumbart@ bellsouth.net. The Fantastic Worlds of Ralph Guy: Beal Grand Corridor Gallery, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; through July 24; www.cedarhurst.org or 618-242-1236. Through The Looking Glass: Disney to Vegas features the work of Michael Sarver, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; through July 24; www.cedarhurst.org or 618-242-1236. CitiBlocs: Cedarhurst Center for The Arts, Mount Vernon; hands-on gallery exhibit for families, where they will be encouraged to build their own creations as well as pattern structures after various models using wooden building blocks; through July 24; www.cedarhurst.org or 618-242-1236. Tradition and Innovation: Three Visions of Craft, Mitchell Museum Gallery at Cedarhurst, Mount Vernon; features Dick Codding, Marilyn Codding Boysen and Bill Boysen; through July 24; www.cedarhurst.org or 618242-1236. Metals student Sarah Renshaw: University Museum, SIUC; 10 a.m.4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; free; through Aug. 5; www.museum. siu.edu or 618-453-5388.
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Exhibits John F. Boyd: A Retrospective Exhibit, anthill gallery & vintage curiosities, 102 Front St., Cobden; Boyd was awarded an Emmy in 1997 for a program titled “The Rainbow Trail;” his works in watercolor, pen and ink and mixed media will be on display; reception, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 16; through July 31; 618- 303-3183 or www.anthillgallery.com. Ben Gelman: Photo display by the former Southern Illinoisan columnist, University Museum, SIUC; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; free; through Aug. 5; www.museum.siu. edu or 618-453-5388. Momentary Skyscrapers: Grain Elevators of the Midwest, a photographic exhibit by David Hammond, University Museum, SIUC; hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; free; through Aug. 5; www.museum.siu.edu or 618453-5388. R. Buckminster Fuller: Works relating to the life of R. Buckminster Fuller including original dymaxiam map and photos of the construction of his geodesic dome, Holistic Wellness Institute, Murdale Shopping Center; through July; reception 3-7 p.m. July 12. 618-319-4751. Joyce Hesketh: Central Showcase, Murdale Shopping Center, offices of Realty Central, Carbondale; hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday; through Aug. 16. A New Twist on Tradition: Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, Rend Lake, north of Benton; quilt artists who have reinterpreted traditional quilt patterns into a unique vision include Gail Baar, Rod Butterfield, Sharon DeLaCruz, Sherrie Grob, Deborah Fell, Robin Haller, Marie Samuel, Sue Spurlock, Ruth Stegmeyer, Susan Swisher, Laura Wasilowski and Sandra Werlich; through Aug. 21; 618-629-2220. A Parade of Quilts: Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, Rend Lake, north of Benton; varied display of unique art quilts created by members of the Illinois Artisans Program; both traditional and modern designs; through Sept. 15; 618-629-2220. Civil War Era Quilts: Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, Rend Lake, north of Benton; includes a quilt from Anna whose fabrics include both Union and Confederate uniforms, said to be the sons of the maker; an album quilt made by a neighbor of Abraham Lincoln and quilts made by mothers and sisters of soldiers; exit 77 off of Interstate 57; hours, 9-5 p.m. daily; free; through Sept. 30; 618-629-2220. Down On The Farm: Memories of Not That Long Ago, Logan Museum, 1613 Edith St., Murphysboro; through mid-November; 618-303-0569 or johnaloganmuseum@globaleyes.net. Ongoing art exhibit: Photographs of Juhree Veach, mosaics from Janet Altoff and sculpture from Tom Horn, StarView Vineyards, 5100 Wing Hill Road, Cobden; 618-893-9463 or www.starview vineyards.com. Jo Loomis: Williamson County Pavilion, Marion; paintings of landscapes, seascapes, people, pets; 618-889-5330 or vanjol@frontier.com.
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‘Twilight’-inspired exhibit on display in Corridor Gallery CARBONDALE — DeSande R has spent most of her life studying people. From the time she was five years old, she observed the mannerisms and expressions of people during family gatherings from her hiding place in the corner. That characteristic of her personality has shaped the way she views the world and art, and it started when she first encountered her mother watching a 1930s Gary Cooper film. “I don’t think I ever really paid attention to films until that day,” said DeSande, an art and art history professor at John A. Logan College. “I noticed close-ups of the actors, studied their faces, and saw the film as a portrait in motion. After studying faces of people I admired in films for many years, I came to the realization that film was an avenue for portraiture.” The latest example of a movie captivating her came in the form of “Twilight,” the popular vampire franchise based on a series of books. “I chose to do three small squares of other scenes around the main portraits that I depicted,” she said. “Imagine it as a story board being created for the film. This is the feeling that I wanted to portray. We all have different perceptions of what we see. This is my rendition of a popular film that has taken teenagers and adults to a whole new level of romance and intrigue.” Her exhibit, “Renditions,” will be on display in the Corridor Gallery of the Carbondale Civic Center through Tuesday, July 5. A reception for the artist will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 1. — Adam Testa
‘Renditions,’ a ‘Twilight’-inspired collection by DeSande R, will be on display in the Corridor Gallery of the Carbondale Civic Center through Tuesday, July 5. A reception for the artist will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 1.
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Coffeehouses, Cafés, Eateries Magician David Ranalli: Comical sleight of hand, 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, The Blue Martin, 215 E. Main St., Carbondale; 618-549-4326; www.theblue martin.com.
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Wineries Keith and Kathy Harden: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Alto Vineyards SIU Music Fest: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Rustle Hill Winery Elliott Ranney: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Blue Sky Vineyard. Ray Martin: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery Fertile Soil: 3-6 p.m., Saturday, Von Jakob Orchard Marbin: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, The Bluffs Winery
Swamp Tigers: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery The Duke of Uke: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Alto Vineyards Bud Summers: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Blue Sky Bill Booth: 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Rustle Hill Winery Dave Caputo Duo: 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Von Jakob Orchard Tawl Paul: 4-8 p.m. Sunday, The Bluffs Giant City Slickers: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Rustle Hill Winery
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FRIDAY TONIGHT BENTON Duncan Dance Barn:: Spring Pond Opry Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. CARBONDALE Hangar 9: The Schwag Tres Hombres: Wild Murphy and the New Year/The Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank
SUNDAY CARBONDALE Key West: Blue Plate Specials, 8 p.m.midnight MARION Marion Eagles: Feelin’ Country, 6-10 p.m. SPILLERTOWN Track Side Dance Barn: St. Jude Benefit, 1-10 p.m.; White Stone, K & I Drifter, Rag Tag, White Lighting
MONDAY MARION Marion Youth Center: Ragtag Band, 7-10 p.m.
CARBONDALE Pinch Penny/Copper Dragon: Your Villain, My Hero INA Ina Community Building: Friday Night Jam Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. MARION John Brown’s on the Square: John Krane, 8:30 p.m. Ramesses: Mixed Company SPILLERTOWN Track Side Dance Barn: Just
Us Band, 7-10 p.m. THOMPSONVILLE Lion’s Cave: Rebel Country Band, 7-10 p.m. Old Country Store Dance Barn: Sentimental Swing, 7-10 p.m. WHITE ASH The White Ash Barn: Lindell and Bob and the Boys, 7-10 p.m. WHITTINGTON Corner Dance Hall: Dave Caputo Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
SATURDAY CARBONDALE Pinch Penny/Copper Dragon: Nikko Smith Tres Hombres: Spread, 10 p.m. Carbondale Eagles: Bob Donze All Stars, 7-10 p.m. Carterville: Rock Fest, Metal Toyz, 30aut6, Dead Water, My Legacy, Through Dint of Heavy Wishing; 5:30 p.m. $10 admission. COELLO The Italian Club: Band of Brothers, 8 p.m.-midnight MARION Kip & Traci’s Colonial Club: Dave Simmons, 9 p.m.
Marion Eagles: Feelin’ Country, 8 p.m.-midnight Pyramid Acres Marina: Bosco and Whiteford Ramesses: Mixed Company MURPHYSBORO Da-Night: Righteous Rebel SPILLERTOWN Track Side Dance Barn: St. Jude Benefit, 1-10 p.m.; Just Us, Broken Spoke, Git R Done, Country Sound THOMPSONVILLE Lion’s Cave: Swing “N” Country Band, 7-9:30 p.m. Old Country Store Dance Barn: Lil’ Boot & Classic Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
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CARBONDALE Tres Hombres: Dragon Wagon, 10 p.m.
DIRECTIONS & DIGITS 20’s Hideout Restaurant: 2602 Wanda Drive, Marion 618-997-8325 Anna VFW: 70 VFW Lane, Anna 618-833-5182 Carbondale Eagles: 1206 W. Linden, Carbondale 618-529-9345 Coloni’s Bar & Grill: 3 Park Plaza, Herrin 618-988-5341 Corner Dance Hall: 200 Franklin St., Whittington / 618-303-5266 Coulterville VFW: 511 VFW St., Coulterville / 618-758-9009 Duncan Dance Barn: 13545 Spring Pond Road, Benton / 618-435-6161 Enrico’s: 208 S. Main St., Royalton 618-984-2071 Hangar 9: 511 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; 618-549-0511. 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 Kip & Traci’s Colonial Club: 1602 Old Creal Springs Road, Marion 618-997-6989 Linemen’s Lounge: 100 E. Broadway, Johnston City Lion’s Cave: South Street, Thompsonville / 618-218-4888 Mack’s Lake of Egypt Marina: 12024 Laguna Drive, Lake of Egypt Maddie’s Pub and Grub: 14960 Illinois 37, Johnston City 618-983-8107 Marion American Legion: Longstreet Road, Marion 618-997-6168 Marion Eagles: Rural Route 3, Marion 618-993-6300 Marion Youth Center: 211 E. Boulevard St., Marion / 618-922-7853 Mollie’s: 107 E. Union St., Marion 618-997-3424 Murphysboro Elks Lodge: 1809 Shomaker Drive Murphysboro 618-684-4541. Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville 618-2184676 Park Plaza Pub: 3 Park Plaza, Herrin, 618-988-1556 Perfect Shot Bar & Billiards: 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 Pyramid Acres Marina: 12171 Marina Road, Marion / 618-964-1184 Steelhorse Saloon and Campground: 202 Dewmaine Lane, Carterville 618-985-6713 Trackside Dance Barn: 104 Rock St., Spillertown / 618-993-3035 Trails End Lodge: 1425 Skyline Drive, Cobden / 618-893-6135 Tres Hombres: 119 N. Washington St., Carbondale / 618-457-3308 Underground Grill & Pub: 717 S. University Ave., Carbondale 618-351-0171 WB Ranch Barn: 1586 Pershing Road, West Frankfort / 618-937-3718 White Ash Barn: 207 Potter St., White Ash / 618-997-4979 Wit and Wisdom Nutritional Site: 225 E. Poplar St., West Frankfort 618-937-3070 Xrossroads: 101 Rushing Drive, Herrin 618-993-8393 Zeigler Eagles: 114 N. Main St., Zeigler 618-596-5651
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Tracy Lawrence to perform at Walker’s Bluff COUNTRY SCENE Vince Hoffard
Tracy Lawrence 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Walker’s Bluff, 14400 N. County Line Road, Carterville; other musicians, Legends buffet available; for more information, call 618-453-6000.
down, 10-year-old Toyota Corolla with over 250,000 mile on it, no insurance and expired tags. In less than two years, he had figured out the system and had an act-breaking album “in the can.” On May 31, 1991, he was escorting a former girlfriend to her hotel room when the couple was confronted by three men and robbed. When the thieves tried to force them into the hotel room, where Lawrence figured they would be killed, he fought back with a vengeance. His companion managed to escape unharmed. He was shot four times and nearly died. The self-admitted teenager “hellion” survived the attack, although he still has a bullet lodged in his pelvis as a constant reminder of the tragic event. Publicity surrounding the assaulted only served to further whet the public appetite for the new singer. When the title cut “Sticks And Stones” from his debut album was released in late 1991 it quickly roared to the top of the charts. For his first six years, Lawrence was an unstoppable hit-making machine, releasing 19 singles and they all charted in the Top 8 on the Billboard country singles chart. During that period, he PROVIDED
racy Lawrence established early in his career that he was made of the right stuff. Signed to a major label at age 23, the highly lauded Atlantic Records artist had recorded his debut album and the music industry was buzzing about his hardcore honky tonk sound. Stardom was definitely in his immediate future. Lawrence had arrived in Nashville from his native Arkansas in a broken
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reached the coveted No. 1 position with tunes like: “Time Marches On,” “Texas Tornado,” “If The Good Die Young,” “Alibis” and “My Second Home.” Lawrence will be in concert at Walker’s Bluff in Carbondale at 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $55 for VIP and $20 for general admission in advance and $60 for VIP and $25 for general admission at the gate. VIP tickets receive special seating privileges and a dinner buffet from Legends. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the event. Music starts at 5 with a performance by Eli Tellor, followed by Brandy Clark at 6. Opening for Lawrence at 7 will be new national act Jason Jones. Patrons are urged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating at the outdoor amphitheater. For more information, call 618-453-6000. Through the years, Lawrence says songs like “Paint Me A Birmingham,” “Better Man, Better Off” and “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” have given fans a quick look into his personal world. “My music is often a snapshot glimpse into my heart and head. You can’t separate Tracy Lawrence the person from Tracy Lawrence the music. It’s all part of my fiber. A part of who I am,” he says. “It’s the paths I’ve crossed, the
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pleasures and the pains of life’s experiences, my life’s little gems. These are the elements that have lead to my personal and musical identity.” After the first six years, Lawrence would release just 15 additional singles and hit the Top 10 with three of those efforts. To date, he has reached the top of the country charts and impressive eight times, which is more than Shania Twain, John Michael Montgomery or Dwight Yoakam. Lawrence spent a decade with Atlantic Records and has also recorded for DreamWorks, Mercury, Rocky Comfort, Bama Jam and Stroudavarious. He says poor record sales and “rampant music piracy” has forced many artists to look at new ways to conduct business.
“I have launched a new label called Lawrence Music Group. I am in the process of recording some of the things that were done for other labels (but never released), things like ‘Pills And Hard Times’ that you have been hearing me play live for the last several months,” he said. “The great thing about the time and place where in is that there are no rules. The business model is completely open. I think the next few years are going to be very fun artistically.” In his career, Lawrence has released 15 albums, including “Alibis” and “Time Marches On.” He also has released three greatest hits packages. VINCE HOFFARD can be reached at 618-658-9095 or vincehoffard@ yahoo.com.
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‘Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes’ in Carbondale on Sunday Jason Perry has spent a majority of his life learning to perfectly duplicate the vocal style and stage mannerisms of the greatest singer in country music history. He has honed his skills to virtual perfection for “Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes,” a musical revue he has written and stars in which showcases the magical music of Hank Williams. Widely considered the ultimate Hank Williams impersonator, Perry performs timeless classics like “Lovesick Blues,” “Jambalaya,” “Hey, Good Lookin’” and “Your Heartin’ Heart” during the performance. He also adds songs by Ernest Tubb, George Jones, The Carter Family and Jimmy Rogers and explains how the tunes are connected with the Williams legacy. Perry will bring his critically acclaimed show to the stage at Walker’s Bluff in Carbondale from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. The early lives of Williams and Perry were similar. Williams started singing in south Alabama backwood clubs, laboring long and hard before a meteoric rise
turned him into a Grand Ole Opry superstar. Perry cut his musical teeth on the stages of the now defunct Opryland theme park in Nashville, which led to a starring role at the Ryman Auditorium in the 1996 production “Hank Williams: Lost Highway.” The tribute to the late icon was extremely popular in Music City, causing a migration to the prestigious theatre district in New York City, where Perry earned rave reviews from Rolling Stone, Variety and the New York Times. The New York Post said, “At times it seems as if Perry is not only offering an impersonation of Williams, but channels his ghost.” A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Perry grew up in Manchestesr, Tenn. He has performed numerous times on The Grand Ole Opry and is often invited by songwriter friends to appear with them at The Bluebird Café. In 2002, Perry and his wife, Hope, were married at Elvis Presley’s Graceland Mansion in Memphis.
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The city of Frohna, Mo., will host a bluegrass festival beginning at noon Saturday, June 25.
New bluegrass festival comes to Frohna, Mo. FROHNA, Mo. — A new bluegrass festival is hitting the southeast Missouri scene. The city of Frohna will host its first Bluegrass Music Fest, which organizers hope will become an annual affair. The show is slated to begin at noon Saturday, June 25, at the Saxon Lutheran Memorial Log Cabin Historic Site, 296 Saxon Memorial Drive. Musicians appearing include George Portz, Blue Steel Rail, The Punches
Family, Janie Brown and the Chestnut Mountain Gang, Heather Stortz and the Sounds of Bluegrass and The Gipsons. Admission is $13 in advance and $15 at the door. Children under 15 are free with a paying adult. Tickets can be purchased by calling Lynda Lorenz at 573-824-5404 or emailing slmlynda@att.net. Guests are asked to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and flashlights. Coolers are not allowed. — Adam Testa
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Concerts Southern Illinois Southern Illinois Music Fest: Through Saturday, June 25, various venues, southern Illinois; go to www.sifest.com for complete schedule; theme, Bach to the Classics; 315-481-9901 Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp: 7 p.m., Thursday, June 23, Turley Park, Carbondale, part of Sunset Concert Series; Creole Zydeco/Cajun; 618-536-3393 or www.spc4fun.com. Tracy Lawrence: Country music recording artist, 5 p.m. Saturday June 25, Walker’s Bluff, 326 Vermont Road, Carterville; hits include “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” “Time Marches On” and “Paint Me a Birmingham;” also Brandy Clark and Jason Jones; bring blankets and lawn chairs; food and beverages available; $20 in advance, $25 at the door; VIP tickets, $55 in advance, $60 at the door; southerntickets online.com The Bellestones: Brown Bag Concert, noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, Town Square Pavilion, Carbondale; bring a lawn chair; www. carbondalemainstreet.com. Animate Objects: 7 p.m., Thursday, June 30, steps of Shryock Auditorium, SIUC, part of Sunset Concert Series; hip/hop/jazz; free; 618-536-3393 or www.spc4fun.com.
Indiana Jason Petty: Hank Williams Tribute, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25, Boot City Opry, 11800 S. Highway 41, Terre Haute; $15; www.bootcityopry.com or 812-299-8379. Bob Dylan and His Band: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, Roberts Stadium, Evansville; tickets now on sale; $25-$55; www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000. Twelve Days of Christmas: Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Friday, Dec. 16, The Aiken Theatre at The Centre, 715
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Kentucky Stars of Tomorrow: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 24, Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Benton, Ky.; www.kentuckyopry.com. Janie Jett Mason and Jerry: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Benton, Ky.; $21-$8; 270-5273869; www.kentuckyopry. com. Little Big Town: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 15, the Carson
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Missouri Bluegrass Music Fest: Starts noon, Saturday, June 25, the Saxon Lutheran Memorial Log Cabin Historic Site, Frohna, Mo.; music by George Portz, Blue Steel Rail, The Punches Family, Janie Brown and the Chestnut Mountain Gang, Heather Stortz and the Sounds of Bluegrass and The Gipsons; $13 in advance; $15 at gate; 15 and under free with adult; 573-824-5404; slmlynda@ att.net; www.saxonlutheran memorial.com.
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Roman soldier endeavors to honor his father's memory by finding his lost legion's golden emblem. Starring Channing Tatum and Mark Strong. Directed by Kevin Macdonald. Rated PG-13. Cedar Rapids: Tim Lippe has no idea what he's in for when he's sent to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to represent his company at an annual insurance convention, where he soon finds himself under the guidance of three convention veterans. Starring Ed Helms and Anne Heche. Directed by Miguel Arteta. Rated R. Happythankyoumoreplease: Captures a generational moment young people on the cusp of truly growing up, tiring of their reflexive cynicism, each in their own ways struggling to connect and define what it means to love and be loved. Starring Josh Radnor, Kate Mara, Malin Akerman and Pablo Schreiber. Directed by Josh Radnor. — Adam Testa
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Underdogs take on Big Oil in an action-packed ‘Cars 2’ Cars 2 *** Rated G; starring the voices of Larry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, John Turturro and Eddie Izzard; directed by John Lasseter and Brad Lewis; opening Friday at AMC Centre 8 in Marion and AMC Showplace 8 in Carbondale. BY ROGER MOORE MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS
By Pixar’s own standards, “Cars,” the scenic animated amble on the backroads of the Roadrunner’s desert Southwest, was the company’s worst film. Laugh-starved, lacking much in the line of action, it was a triumph of toy sales and product tie-in (NASCAR) over motion picture.
the chase. Mater (amusingly voiced by Larry the Cable Guy) is still in Radiator Springs, longing for those occasional visits from his stock car racer pal, Lightning McQueen. He’s a drawling hick of an embarrassment to McQueen (Owen Wilson), but at least he goads the Piston Cup champ into entering a world grand prix race series sponsored by Sir Miles Axlerod (Eddie Izzard), who is promoting his new alternative fuel “Allinol.” But as McQueen and his STUDIO ‘Cars 2’ stars voices of Larry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, John road crew get into the racing and into a feud with Turturro and Eddie Izzard, and opens Friday in Carbondale and Marion. a snotty Formula 1 champ oil rigs, a mystery pursued (John Turturro, doing his of the story over to the “Cars 2” overcombroadest-funniest Italian by Her Majesty’s Secret pensates for those “Get off comic relief, the dopey accent), Mater is mistaken tow truck Tow Mater, and Service. Agent Finn the fast track” mid-life McMissile (Michael Caine) for a fallen American agent crisis musings, but does so get a sillier, more kidand sucked into intrigues drags the inexperienced friendly movie out of it. in an often funny and with the Brits. Holley Shiftwell (Emily In a Bond-style action-packed “James Somebody is plotting to Mortimer, Caine’s “Harry “opening gambit,” we a Bond goes racing” ruin this racing series, and scheme involving deep sea Brown” co-star) along on comedy. They turn more
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at every turn, infamously ugly “lemons” from the automotive past are carnapping our heroes and causing wrecks in “Towkyo,” Italy and London. What might their motives be, and who could be their boss? Bad guys must be foiled, Mater must figure out where his competence lies and Lightning has to realize that “Whoever finds a friend, finds a treasure.” Vintage Pixar messages. And as in the first “Cars,” “Cars 2” is jammed with homages to vintage motoring — from Mini Coopers to Fiats, a Rolls Royce to a NASCAR Monte Carlo. This is a cartoon for the “Top Gear” dad to drag the kids to. But unlike the first “Cars,” the kids won’t mind this time. This Pixar product is better than the toys they sell along with it.
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‘Bad Teacher’ passes, but just barely Bad Teacher **½
Chicago middle school for Rated R for sexual content, the deeply rewarding nudity, language and some experience of shaping young minds. She just drug use; starring needs enough cash for a Cameron Diaz, Justin boob job, which she thinks Timberlake, Jason Segel, will help her land a rich Lucy Punch ; directed by husband. Jake Kasdan; opening Like the far superior “Bad Santa” from 2003, Friday at ShowPlace 8 in the key source of laughs Carbondale and AMC 8 in here is the subversion of Marion. an authority figure who’s supposed to be BY CHRISTY LEMIRE trustworthy, reliable, even THE ASSOCIATED PRESS honorable. And, like Billy “Bad Teacher” is exactly Bob Thornton in that the one-joke movie that earlier film, Diaz just goes you probably expect it to for it. Director Jake be, but there are enough Kasdan (“Walk Hard: The variations and shadings of Dewey Cox Story”) that one joke to sustain its photographs her as if she brief running time — just were a vixen in a barely. Whitesnake video, and Cameron Diaz plays ... a Diaz revels in a role that bad teacher. She secretly lets her be brazenly sexy sips airline-size booze and inappropriately funny bottles during class, all at once. doesn’t bother to learn her Her character, Elizabeth students’ names and Halsey, isn’t a mean or figures that showing them cruel person, per se; she’s movies about education definitely selfish and like “Stand and Deliver” scheming, morally devoid and “Dangerous Minds” is and perpetually just as good as educating intoxicated. But them herself. Because you sometimes, twisted little see, she’s not teaching nuggets of kindness English at a suburban inadvertently pop out, as
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in her admonishment of a nerdy, lovesick student to get over the pretty, popular girl in class. She’ll never like him, Elizabeth tells him, figuring she’s doing him a favor by being honest with him now, at a young age. And you know what? She’s got a point. But while screenwriters Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg (“The Office”) ultimately soften Elizabeth a bit, they remain mostly faithful to her true nature and never inflict some implausible change of heart on her. The pacing and the tone of “Bad Teacher” aren’t quite so consistent, though, which often leaves the film feeling like a series of amusing moments rather than a cohesive whole. Still, those individual moments often connect, and that has a lot to do with the strength of the supporting cast. Jason Segel is hugely likable, as always, as the school’s laid-back gym teacher, the voice of reason who sees through Elizabeth and still wants to
hang out with her anyway. Lucy Punch, as the perky and perfect teacher across the hall, takes what could have been an annoying, one-note role and fleshes out a character full of passive-aggressive insecurity. Phyllis Smith has some wonderfully honest, awkward moments as a shy teacher who’s dazzled by Elizabeth’s insubordination. And then, of course, there’s Justin Timberlake, Diaz’s real-life exboyfriend. He plays a proper and preppy substitute who comes from old money but teaches because he truly believes in all that stuff about the children being our future. He may not get a chance to let loose with the kind of charisma he’s shown on “Saturday Night Live” or in movies like “The Social Network,” but it’s always a pleasure seeing him toy with his pop-star image. Still, “Bad Teacher” leaves you wishing they’d all misbehaved just a little bit more.
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