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Teen Spirit Exhibition: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, the Yeiser Art Center, 200 Broadway Ave., Paducah; 174 works, from 147 artists; participating schools include Cape Central High School, Johnston City High School, Lone Oak High School, Marion High School, Massac County High School; free; 270-442-2453; www.the yeiser.org
Art Notice Gallery now open: 101 W. Monroe St. Carbondale; works of Joshua Gates and Chrystal Nause; hours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; gallery open through Saturday, Feb. 9; 618-319-0050.
Call For Art Call For Art: Fantastic Fibers, Yeiser Art Center, Paducah; sanctioned by the American Quilter’s Association; entries accepted through Jan. 25; fantasticfibers.theyeiser.org; 270-442-2453; yeiser@theyeiser.org
Exhibits Civil War Art Exhibit: Opens Friday, Jan. 18, Anna Arts Center, 117 W. Davie St., Anna; through Feb. 10; 618833-6525; vabchlee@gmail.com David Gilmore: 7 Of My 52 Years In Photography, starts Tuesday, Jan. 22, University Museum, SIU; Gilmore is an emeritus professor of
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photography at SIU; photographs on Small Towns in Southern Illinois, Custom Cars, and Las Vegas; free; through March 8; hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 1-4 p.m., Saturday; www.museum. siu.edu; 618-453-5388 100th Anniversary University Housing: Starts Tuesday, Jan. 22, University Museum, SIU; the university celebrates 100 years of SIU housing; through March 8; www.museum.siu.edu; 618-453-5388 Topographies: Paintings And Sculpture By Tattoo Artists, starts Tuesday, Jan. 22, University Museum, SIU; Lonnie Mann and Nate Steinbrink look at a lesserknown side of major tattoo artists by presenting their paintings and art work; includes art by Guy Aitchison, Scott Campbell, Chris Dingwell, Jason Brooks, Eric Doyle, Nick Baxter and Russ Abbott; through March 8; www.museum.siu.edu; 618453-5388 Recent Acquisitions In The Arts: Starts Tuesday, Jan. 22, University Museum, SIU; exhibition includes a piece from a sculpture that stood between the towers of the World Trade Center, a series of Works Progress Administration watercolors of Old and New Shawneetown, prints by Beth Van Hoesen and Spill, a sculpture by Herbert Simon; through March 8; www.museum. siu.edu; 618-453-5388 Winter Landscapes: Oil paintings by Biki Andres Chaplain, Marion Civic Center Lobby, Tower Square Plaza,
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through Feb. 10; 618-2421236 or www.cedarhurst.org Laying A Foundation: Art by Mollie Baumann, Longbranch Coffeehouse, 100 E. Jackson St., Carbondale; through Feb. 11; 618-5294488 Joe Dodd: The Art of Comics, Regenhardt Gallery, Cedarhurst’s Shrode Art Center, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; Dodd has worked on creative teams for the Spiderman character for Marvel Comics and Hasbro, Inc.; through Feb. 10; 618-242-1236 or www.cedarhurst.org Mixed Medium Pastiche: Joan Skiver-Levy, Southern Illinois Art and Artisan Center, Rend Lake; a mini exhibition including a watercolor collage; through Feb. 28; 618-629-2220 The Artist Grimm: Rustle Hill Winery, U.S. 51, Cobden; through Feb. 28; 618-8932700 or www.rustlehill winery.com. When Nature Talks: Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, 14967 Gun Creek Trail, Whittington; artists, Les Barker, Lisa Goesling, Roger Grimes, Chris Main, Yuki Nyhan, Leonard Wilson; through March 10; 618-629-2220 www.museum.state.il.us/ ismsites/so-il Art and Soul exhibit: The Pavilion of the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion; featuring the works of Shawn M. Vincelette; collection of pen and ink drawings portraying snapshots of Marion’s past; through April 23; 618-9932657
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Photography by David Gilmore of Makanda is on display at SIU’s University Museum.
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avid Gilmore couldn’t narrow down his options. When the Makanda man, whose 50-plus-year career in photography included a stint atop the department at SIU, was asked to participate in an exhibit at the University Museum, the original idea had been a career retrospective. But with so many pieces to select from, Gilmore simply couldn’t choose. Instead, he decided to choose a select period of his work and called the exhibit “David Gilmore: Seven of My 52 Years in Photography.” The small sample of his collection opening for viewing at the museum next week includes photos covering three primary topics: Las Vegas, Southern Illinois
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communities and men and their love of cars. Gilmore still uses 35 millimeter, black-andwhite film, but when he went to Vegas, he realized there was no way he could capture the true essence of his subjects without color. These pieces are the only color prints on display. His collection of photos from various communities, especially small ones, in Southern Illinois look at each location from a different perspective that people normally see. They shots are largely industrial, shot low and featuring pavement and roadways as key features. “You can definitely see the impact of man on these areas of Southern Illinois,” said Dona Bachman, director of the museum. The final component features photos of men in
their garages, showing off their workspaces and the classic cars they work on and collect. Bachman said she appreciates these photos because of her own husband’s interest in automobiles. The three elements combine to create a full perspective on Gilmore’s work. “It’s a terrific opportunity for people to see both small intimate photographs and largescale photographs,” Bachman said. “It just makes the black and white sing. It’s just beautiful.” Gilmore’s exhibit, as well as several others, open Tuesday, Jan. 22. An opening reception will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. Other exhibits opening with this date and reception include:
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tattoo artists, including paintings and sculptures, 100th Anniversary of both related to tattooing University Housing: and not. Campus housing at SIU Recent Acquisitions in began with the opening the Arts: This exhibit of Anthony Hall in 1913. showcases some of the Now, 100 years later, this items the university has exhibit takes a look at recently added to its photos and other items collection, including a from the past century. piece of metal that was The works cover not only once part of a sculpture dormitories, but also standing between the fraternity and sorority towers of the World houses and off-campus Trade Center in New York accommodations. City. Other items include Topographies: Paintings a collection of 1940s and Sculpture by Tattoo watercolors depicting life Artists: Tattoos are in Shawneetown and themselves a form of art, “Spill,” a sculpture by but the men and women Herbert Simon. who design and create Lincolnania (opening them also express Feb. 4): This addition to themselves in other ways. the continuing political This exhibit looks at satire exhibit will focus other works created by on the nation’s 16th
president, in celebration of his birthday Feb. 12. The Artist’s Story/Book (opening Feb. 15): Students from several local high schools and Shawnee Community College created illustrative books reflecting their personal stories for this exhibit. Karen Linduska: Marshlands: Works in Fiber (opening March 22): Fiber artist, author and teacher Karen Linduska has been working with fabric and sewing since she was a child. Her wall-hangings bring a touch of summer to any day, as demonstrated by the pieces in this exhibit. adam.testa@thesouthern.com 618-351-5031
ANNA — Civil War-era artwork will be on display at the Anna Arts Center as part of the community’s ongoing commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the historic milestone. The exhibit will open Friday, Jan. 18, and will
run through the Union County Civil War weekend Feb. 8-10. The Arts Center has been collecting a number of different items to display, including art, historic tools and weapons and clothing. For more information about the Arts Center, 117
W. Davie St., or the Civil War weekend, call Lee Hackney at 618-833-6525 or email vabchlee@ gmail.com. More details about the Civil War weekend will be released as the event approaches. — Adam Testa
Local students’ work featured in Paducah exhibition PADUCAH — Students from at least three Southern Illinois schools will have their artwork featured in the 20th annual Teen Spirit Exhibition at the Yeiser Art Center. The annual exhibit is bigger than ever this year, featuring 174 works from 147 artists, representing 14 schools. Nearly 500 pieces were entered for judging. The art will be displayed in
salon style, or stacked, sometimes two or three pieces high on the wall. The exhibit began in 1993 as part of an ongoing effort to support the area’s art programs and recognized talented youth in the region. This year’s installment was judged by Paul Aho, dean of the Paducah School of Art at West Kentucky Community and
Technical College. The competition was extended to include a wider range of schools. Among the local schools with students exhibiting work are Johnston City High School, Marion High School and Massac County High School. A reception for the exhibit is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20. — Adam Testa
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games similar to those seen on the popular television show “Whose Line is It Anyway?” A few sketches will be presented, as well. Audience members will suggest situations, lines of dialogue, stage movements and more, and the actors must quickly improvise scenes based around those suggestions. Some will even be asked to
volunteer to participate. “It’s a very popular form of acting that has actually been around for centuries,” said director Tracey Webb. “It teaches actors quick response skills and how to live ‘in the moment,’ which is a huge part of stage acting. It’s a skills that keeps the craft fresh for the audience.” — Adam Testa
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The Winter Lecture Series at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site begins this weekend with a presentation on research at what was once the state’s largest Native American village. Mark Wagner of SIU Carbondale will present “Revisiting the Crawford Farm Site: Black Hawk’s 1790-1810 Village of
Saukenauk” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at the Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center. There is no admission fee, but donations are suggested at $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $2 for students and $15 for families. The village of Saukenauk, near Rock Island on what is now called the Crawford Farm site, was the largest
Indian village in Illinois, with about 100 structures and between 800 and 1,000 residents. Famed Sauk leader Black Hawk was born there. Wagner will review the history of archeological investigations at the site, as well as current analysis of artifacts recovered there by SIUC archeologists. — Adam Testa
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Pro wrestling coming to SIU Student Center CARBONDALE — A new brand of professional wrestling debuts in Southern Illinois on Saturday, Jan. 19, at the SIU Student Center. Pro Wrestling Collision’s premiere event will feature a one-night, eight-man tournament featuring the top rising prospects in the region. Entrants include Matt Cage, Alex Castle, Brandon Espinosa, Heath Hatton, Ace Hawkins, Joey O’Riley, Christian Rose and Kyle Sykes. The show will also feature “Farmer” Billy Hills, Justice, Zakk Sawyer, Bull Bronson,
El Matadoro, Ax Allwardt, Angelus Layne, Twinke Starr and more. “For two years, I’ve helped bring the best professional wrestling possible to Southern Illinois,” said owner Chris Hagstrom. “I saw an opportunity here to launch Pro Wrestling Collision and stake out on my own.” The show begins at 7 p.m. at Ballroom D in the Student Center. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at www.pro wrestlingcollision.com or at the door. — Adam Testa
Morris Library to host sale Jan. 18-19 CARBONDALE — Morris Library at SIU will host a two-day sale later this month featuring about 10,0000 albums and an additional 1,500 books on a variety of subjects and interests. The sale runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, on the library’s second floor. The sale is open to the public, and every item in the collection is available for $1, or a donation of
your choice. There is a $5 admission charge for the sale on the first day, giving everyone the earliest access to the most highly sought albums and books. Admission is free on the second day. The Friends of Morris Library and the library are co-sponsoring the sale. All funds raised will go toward the purchase of items for the various collections at Morris Library. — University Communications
Child actors needed for ‘School House Rock’ MARION — A simple series of songs and videos have helped generations of children expand their learning beyond classroom textbooks. Now, the classic stories of those videos are coming to life on the stage in Marion. Paradise Alley Players will hold auditions for “School House Rock Live, Jr.” from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 21-22, at the Marion
Cultural and Civic Center. Children, both boys and girls, ages 8 to 18 are needed for the show and should come prepared with 60 seconds of a song of their choice, not from the show, on CD and a 60-second-or-less monologue. The show will be presented in April. For more information, email marionpap@ hotmail.com. — Adam Testa
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Jan. 26, The Pavilion, Marion; entertainment, meal; Album, Book Sale: 6-9 p.m. fundraiser for Hospice of Friday, Jan. 18 and 11 a.m.Southern Illinois; www. 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, facebook.com/hsiredcarpet; second floor, Morris Library, 618-997-3030; SIU; $5 admission charge, jvinyard@hospice.org Friday; free, Saturday; items, Taste of Chocolate: $1 or donation Fundraiser for The Women’s Center, 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, Carbondale Civic Center; Comedy auction; contact The The Carbondale Women’s Center if you have Comedians: 9 p.m. Mondays, an item to donate; tickets, Hangar 9, Carbondale; 10 p.m. $35; 618-303-5974; 618-549Wednesdays, Station 13, 4807 ext. 228; wcds@the Carbondale; see The womensctr.org; www.the Carbondale Comedians on womensctr.org. Facebook Comedy Improv Night: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, RLC Films Theatre, Ina; hosted by Rend An Affair To Remember: Lake College’s student Starring Cary Grant and thespians; free; audience Deborah Kerr, 7 p.m. Saturday, interactive; 618-437-5321, Jan. 19, Liberty Theater, ext. 1295; webbt@rlc.edu downtown Murphysboro; donation; concessions Events available; 618-684-5880
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Auditions Auditions: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide when the Rainbow is Enuf, 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, McLeod Theater, SIU; 618-453-5741 Auditions: For Reasons to Be Pretty, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, The C.H. Moe Lab Theater, SIU; 618-453-5741 Open Auditions: For School House Rock Live Jr., 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21 and Tuesday, Jan. 22, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; auditions held by the Paradise Alley Players; boys and girls ages 8-18; marionpap@ hotmail.com
Theater Shrek The Musical: 7 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan. 29-30, The Carson Center, Paducah; story of a swamp-
THEATER dwelling ogre who goes on a life-changing adventure; $58/$46.50/ $32.50; 270450-4444; www.thecarson center.org Murder at Kokopelli: Fundraiser for The Night’s Shield Children’s Shelter, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, Kokopelli Golf Course Restaurant, Marion; murder mystery dinner theater; $35; raffles; door prizes; www. thenightsshield.org; 618-9326400 TRACES: Circus blends traditional elements with street performance atmosphere, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, Shryock Auditorium, SIU; features awes-inspiring acrobats; $15$50; save $5 per ticket by using the promo code SOUTHERN; www.southern ticketsonline.com; 618-4536000
Taste of the Grain: By The Southern Illinois Irish Festival, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Copper Dragon, Carbondale; fundraising event features whisky tasting, appetizers and music on Scottish pipes, harp, flute, keyboard and guitar; $30 per person; 21 or older; reserve at 618-549-3090; www.silirishfest.org Christmahanukwanzadan: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, Gaia House Interfaith Center, Carbondale; event celebrates the diversity of faiths and beliefs; silent art auction featuring the paintings of Elissia Kimball; musical performances by the Unitarian Folk Orchestra, Nile Breeze Dance Company, SIWADE, After Barbed Wire and the Hakks; appetizers, wine, dancing; $5/$10; 618-549-7387; www.ourgaiahouse.org Pro Wrestling Collision: Bell time, 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, SIU Student Center, Ballroom D; featuring Collision Cup tournament; doors open, 6:30 p.m.; $5; www.pro wrestlingcollision.com Roaring 20’s: Red Carpet Gala Event, 5 p.m. Saturday,
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Gaia House hosting special holiday event Saturday evening CARBONDALE — The Gaia House Interfaith Center is celebrating the winter holiday season on Saturday, Jan. 19, with the second annual Christmahanukwanzadan party. The event celebrates the diversity of faith and beliefs at Gaia House and in Southern Illinois by fusing traditions — as well as names — of many popular winter celebrations. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. with a silent art auction featuring paintings by local artist Elissia Kimball and entertainment, including the Unitarian Folk Orchestra, Nile Breeze Dance Company, S.I.W.A.D.E., After Barbed Wire and the Hakks. Gaia House leaders will also use the occasion to announce “Be the Change,” a year-long series of events celebrating social justice, the environment and diverse spiritual traditions. Admission is $5 for Gaia House members and $10 for guests. —Adam Testa
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Country music legend Marty Stuart coming to Paducah industry to its glorious past. Smith had to witness firsthand that Stuart’s incredible pedigree was Vince Hoffard genuine and not media propaganda. A lengthy conversation during a meal ountry music is really a in Texas confirmed Stuart pretty simple process. was the real deal. A singer takes a song, Smith was very records it in a studio and apprehensive because so hopes it gets so popular many people had taken that it becomes a hit, advantage of her family leading to big concert tours through the years. She was and massive merchandise the sister of Hank Williams sales. A mountain of and had a motherload of money is accumulated and relics she wanted to ensure the person moves from the received their place in Nashville slums to a country music history, mansion in the suburbs. from his original birth and While most of the death certificates to material being created is extremely personal mindless cookie-cutter correspondence with Fred fluff, occasionally a tune is Rose and the original created that touches manuscript for “Cold Cold someone in a profound Heart.” way, which is exactly what Stuart purchased the Marty Stuart did with “Me valuable link to country & Hank & Jumpin’ Jack music’s most important Flash.” It penetrated to the roots. Most of the very soul of the late Irene unexpected treasure was Smith. recently on display at the After hearing the song, Country Music Hall of Fame, a shrine in which Smith contacted Stuart Williams was an inaugural through a friend in Music member. City and a meeting was A native of Mississippi, arranged. Stuart had built the 54-year-old Stuart was a reputation as an a country music prodigy. ambassador and He joined the road band of memorabilia preserLester Flatt in 1972, after vationist for country Flatt broke away from music. Because he had worked with many legends, longtime partner Earl Scruggs. Flatt and Scruggs he is viewed as a bridge had been band members of from the contemporary
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Marty Stuart, seen here performing at the 2011 Du Quoin State Fair, is a legend of country music. He and his wife, Connie Smith, will take the stage Friday, Jan. 25, at The Carson Center.
Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass. Failing health forced Flatt into retirement in 1978. Stuart played briefly for iconic musicians Doc Watson and Vassar Clements, before joining the road band of Johnny Cash, from 1979-83. He became close friends with Cash, was instrumental in preserving his legacy through photographs and recordings and was married to his daughter, Cindy, for five years. Honing his skills in two
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legendary bands for more than a decade, Stuart laid the foundation for a successful solo career, which started in 1985 and produced hits like “Tempted,” “Hillbilly Rock,” “Burn Me Down,” “Western Girls” and “Little Things.” Stuart and his band, The Fabulous Superlatives, will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, at The Carson Center in Paducah. Tickets are $29, $42, $58 and $95 and can be purchased at www.the carsoncenter.org by calling 270-450-4444. The show is being sponsored by The Kentucky Opry. In one of the most popular tales of modern country music, when he was a little boy, Stuart’s mother took him to see a Connie Smith concert. During the event, he told his mother, “One day I’m going to marry her.” It took more than two decades, but Stuart was true to his
word. He married the “Once a Day” singer in 1997. She will be the opening act at the Paducah show. Smith, the newest member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and Stuart are both members of the Grand Ole Opry. Stuart displays his passion for consciously carrying the touch for traditional country music on his latest recording, “Ghost Train (The Studio B Sessions).” It is packed full of songs about a gambler, a preacher, thieves and a wino, wrapped around themes of death, sin and redemption. The national audience allows the singer to showcase his incredible band, consisting of Kenny Vaughn, Paul Martin and Harry Stinson. VINCE HOFFARD can be
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Henhouse Prowlers returning to Hangar 9 CARBONDALE — One of Chicago’s premier traditional bluegrass bands is heading back to Southern Illinois. Since forming in 2004, the Henhouse Prowlers have amassed an impressive resume, including an appearance on a PBS special soundtrack and PROVIDED three successful Henhouse Prowlers are coming back to albums. Carbondale. The act will perform at In 2010, while 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at Hangar 9. balancing time on the road and in the studio in Colorado, the band placed third in the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition and took the top prize in the RockyGrass Band Competition. The most recent project, “Verses, Chapters and Rhymes,” features stories of life’s trials and tribulations along with instrumentals that inspire listeners to dance. While not on the road, the Prowlers are also educators in the Chicago area. Last year, the band’s members debuted a comprehensive bluegrass curriculum to elementary and intermediate schools in Evanston. The band has developed a following in Southern Illinois through recent performances and returns to the region for a 9 p.m. concert Saturday, Jan. 19, at Hangar 9, 511 S. Illinois Ave.
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Marbin returning to region for two shows A Chicago-based band with Southern Illinois roots will return to the region for two upcoming concerts. Marbin was formed in 2007 as an improvised music duo featuring Israeli-American guitarist Dani Rabin and Israeli saxophonist Danny Markovitch, who had met shortly after Markovitch had a stint of military service and Rabin had graduated from Berklee College. They began playing in Southern Illinois, and in 2008, they relocated to Chicago and began a national touring schedule with more than 250 shows each year. The original duo has been joined by drummer Justyn Lawrence and bassist Jae Gentile. The group’s album, “Last Chapter of Dreaming” will be sold at upcoming performances at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, at John Brown’s on the Square in Marion and 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Tres Hombres in Carbondale. — Adam Testa
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BENTON Duncan Dance Barn:: Spring Pond Opry Band, 6:309:30 p.m. J Dee’s Connection:: Bobby Orr and the Crossroads Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. CARBONDALE Hangar 9: Terrapin Flyer featuring members of JGB, RatDog and Cornmeal PK’s: Skee The Grotto Lounge/Newell House: Coulter, Goot and Wall, 7-10 p.m. Tres Hombres: Soul Fuzz, 10 p.m. MARION Williamson County Fairground Hanna Building: Big Lake Country Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
FRIDAY CARBONDALE Hangar 9: Future Rock Pinch Penny/Copper Dragon: 17th Floor PK’s: Perpetual Days Tres Hombres: Giant City Slickers, 10 p.m. INA Ina Community Building: Friday Night Jam Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. MARION John Brown’s on the Square : Marbin, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Marion Youth Center: Craig’s
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MARION Hideout Restaurant: Bob Pina, piano 5:30-9:30 p.m. Marion American Legion: Wayback Machine, 8 p.m.midnight Marion Eagles: Country Cavaliers, 7-11 p.m. Ramesses: Mixed Company, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. THOMPSONVILLE Old Country Store Dance Barn: Lil’ Boot & Classic Country, 7-10 p.m. WHITE ASH Scarlett’s Music Barn: Swing N Country Dance Band, 79:30 p.m.
CARBONDALE Hangar 9: Henhouse Prowlers Pinch Penny/Copper Dragon: Chalice Dubs Masquearde Ball PK’s: Raw Flesh Eaters The Grotto Lounge/Newell House: Casey James, 9 p.m. CARBONDALE Tres Hombres: Brown Bag, Pinch Penny/Copper Dragon: Longreef, 10 p.m. 10 p.m.
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THEATER Wineries FRIDAY The Natives: 5-9 p.m. Rustle Hill Winery SATURDAY Elliott Ranney: 2-5 p.m. Blue Sky Vineyard Todd Pierson: 2-5 p.m. Rustle Hill Winery Woodenships: 2-6 p.m., Owl Creek Vineyard South of 70: 2:30-5:30 p.m., Von Jakob Vineyard Bone Dry River Band: 6-9 p.m. Rustle Hill Winery SUNDAY Woodenships: 1-4 p.m. Rustle Hill Winery Beattie Rhodes: 2-5 p.m. Blue Sky Vineyard Dave Caputo Duo: 2:30-5:30 p.m., Von Jakob Vineyard
MARION Hideout Restaurant: Bob Pina, piano, 5:30-8:30 p.m. THOMPSONVILLE Lion’s Cave: Mike’s Band, 7-10 p.m. WEST FRANKFORT WB Ranch Barn: WB Ranch Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
FIND THEM HERE Blue Sky Vineyard, 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Road, Makanda Owl Creek Vineyard, 2655 Water Valley Road, Cobden Rustle Hill Winery, U.S. 51, Cobden StarView Vineyards, 5100 Wing Hill Road, Cobden Von Jakob Vineyard, 230 Illinois 127, Alto Pass Walker’s Bluff, 326 Vermont Road, Carterville
Key West: 1108 W. Main St., Carbondale 618-351-5998 Lion’s Cave: South Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4888 Mack’s Lake of Egypt Marina: 12024 Laguna Drive, Lake of Egypt Marion American Legion: Longstreet Road, Marion 618-997-6168 Marion Eagles: Russell and Longstreet Roads, Marion 618-9936300 Marion Youth Center: 211 E. Boulevard St., Marion 618-9227853 N-Kahootz Night Club: 115 W. Cherry St., Herrin 618-942-9345 Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville 618-2184676
Pinch Penny Pub/Copper Dragon: 700 E. Grand Ave., Carbondale 618549-3348 PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-529-1124 Scarlett’s Music Barn: 207 Potter St., White Ash 618-997-4979 Steeleville American Legion: 303 S. Chester St., Steeleville 618-9653362 Trackside Dance Barn: 104 Rock St., Spillertown 618-993-3035 Tres Hombres: 119 N. Washington St., Carbondale 618-457-3308 WB Ranch Barn: 1586 Pershing Road, West Frankfort 618-937-3718 Williamson County Fairground Hanna Building: Fair and Main streets, Marion 618-917-5230
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Directions & Digits 20’s Hideout Restaurant: 2602 Wanda Drive, Marion 618-9978325 Corner Dance Hall: 200 Franklin St., Whittington 618-303-5266 Duncan Dance Barn: 13545 Spring Pond Road, Benton 618-435-6161 Elkville: Elkville Civic Center, 405 S. 6th St., Elkville 618-201-1753 The Grotto Lounge/Newell House: 201 E. Main St., Carbondale 618649-6400 Hangar 9: 511 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-549-0511 J Dee’s Connection: 0215 E. Main St., Benton John Brown’s on the Square: 1000 Tower Square, Marion 618-9972909
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Wahlberg and Crowe battle for the moral low ground in ‘Broken City’ That’s the moment his old pal, the mayor, calls. Rated R for pervasive Find out who’s sleeping language, some sexual with my wife, Hizzonor content and violence; says. Do it before Election starring Mark Wahlberg, Day, next week. Russell Crowe, Catherine The can-do mayor is Zeta-Jones, Jeffrey Wright, in a two-fisted race with a city councilman (Barry Barry Pepper and Natalie Martinez; directed by Allen Pepper). The last thing he needs is for word to get out Hughes; opening Friday at that his wife (Catherine ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale Zeta-Jones) is cuckolding and AMC Centre 8 in him. Marion But once Billy has done his job and gotten the BY ROGER MOORE incriminating photos MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS things turn even dicier. The adulterer turns up dead and It’s a filthy place, this Billy wonders if he’s been “Broken City.” Even the set up. His life unravels people called “good guys” even as he and his perky have their dark side, their assistant (Alona Tal) dirty secrets and tragic unravel the layers of deceit flaws. surrounding this case. And the “bad guys?” Director Allen Hughes They’re all over the New (“The Book of Eli”) hides York papers, all over New the secrets well and stages York cable news — a mayor a good fight and chase. But who plays hardball, a guy what’s most entertaining running against him who’s about Brian Tucker’s script not above crawling in the is the lived-in feel it has. mud, a police The ex-cop is all rough commissioner too quick to edges, intolerant at times, make ethical compromises. ill-tempered. And funny. “Broken City” begins His assistant calls with a cop, ably played by something “wondrous.” Mark Wahlberg, on trial for “Wondrous?! Did they a shooting that may not be teach you that at DeVry?” as cut-and-dried as he Politicians treat slander maintains. The mayor with the cavalier disregard (Russell Crowe) slaps him of those used to an “any on the back, and says “I like means necessary” style of having my picture taken campaigning. “It won’t with heroes.” But he and stick. But it’ll smudge.” the police chief (Jeffrey Working-class cops and Wright) end Billy Taggart’s career, no matter what the judge says. Cut to seven years later. Billy’s a private detective — skulking in alleys, photographing cheating spouses. He’s got a hot actress wife (Natalie Martinez), and his work has made him the jealous type. He’s got a lot of bills and a bad temper. At least he’s on the wagon.
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Mark Wahlberg stars in director Allen Hughes’ ‘Broken City’ alongside Russell Crowe and Catherine Zeta-Jones. The film opens Friday at ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and AMC Centre 8 in Marion.
politicians have homophobic streaks. Wright’s police chiefturned-police commissioner has a simmering resentment that feels righteous, but unsavory. Crowe plays the mayor’s working-class background as a barely hidden resentment, making him menacing even when he’s glad-handing supporters. Jones has a decent part to play as well, a woman challenging the private eye on what he thinks he knows. There’s a lot of background to pack into every character, and Tucker
sets them up as virtuous, pure of motive, only to pull the rug from under them. But “Broken City” doesn’t have a compelling narrative to pull it along. Wahlberg, playing well within his comfort zone,
dials back the fearsome, aiming for funny some of the time. It’s a hallmark of this slightly-better-thanaverage thriller that it is missing some of the requisite thrills. And that Wahlberg blows his best
one-liner. This mayor is “dangerous,” he’s warned. Naah, Billy flatly replies.”He only knows people that kill people.” Emphasize the “knows” and that line sings.
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A (mostly) welcome return for Arnold Schwarzenegger Owens and his ragtag, ad hoc crew — which also Rated R for strong bloody includes well-armed town violence throughout, eccentric and comedic strong language; starring relief Lewis Dinkum Arnold Schwarzenegger, (Johnny Knoxville) and Forest Whitaker and ne’er-do-well Frank Martinez (Rodrigo Johnny Knoxville; directed Santoro), the only Jee-woon Kim; opening occupant in the town’s Friday at ShowPlace 8 in tiny jail — to keep Cortez Carbondale and AMC from making his escape to Centre 8 in Marion Mexican soil. South Korean director BY CARY DARLING Jee-woon Kim (“The MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS Good, The Bad, the Weird”; “I Saw the The question with “The Devil”), working from a Last Stand,” Arnold script by Andrew Knauer, Schwarzenegger’s return Jeffrey Nachmanoff, and to the big screen (not George Nolfi, keeps things counting “The STUDIO moving quickly in his Expendables 2”) after Arnold Schwarzenegger returns to the big screen in ‘The Last Stand’ from director Jee-woon Kim. The action film also stars Hollywood debut. Forest Whitaker and Johnny Knoxville. It opens Friday at ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and AMC Centre 8 in Marion. being the governor of Cortez’s breakout on the California and at the heart streets of Vegas at the himself back into Mexico that, miles away in Las problem gently reminding high-school football of a messy marital film’s start and a car chase over a secret bridge his you how old he is — 66 — game, Owens is expecting Vegas, Mexican gangster scandal, is this: does he through a corn field near associates have been Gabriel Cortez (Eduardo a quiet weekend, leaving while simultaneously pick up where he left off constructing near Owens’ the end show off a keen what little there is to do to Noriega) has made a as an action hero or is it an having him give the visual eye. town. daring, highly his well-meaning but world’s most dangerous embarrassment, hurtling That helps distract Angry federal agent John choreographed escape inexperienced deputies: drug-cartel kingpin a him down the road to viewers from the story’s from federal custody. He is Bannister (Forest brain-banging beatdown. work-shy Mike Figuerola cinematic obsolescence? outbursts of Whitaker), who seems to on the lam in a modified (Luis Guzman); newbie Schwarzenegger is The answer falls improbability. (No one have had a long obsession Jerry Bailey (Zach Gilford, Corvette ZR1, reaching somewhere squarely in the Sheriff Ray Owens, who even suspects that a large speeds of up to nearly 200 with capturing the “Friday Night Lights”); presides over his small, middle. For sure, “The bridge, not hidden by slippery Cortez, calls to mph as he races toward sun-baked Arizona border and no-nonsense Sarah Last Stand” is no foliage and easily seen warn Owens that the the border. Cortez, with town like a caring dad. So Torrance (Jaimie “Terminator” but it is a from the air, is being built dangerous felon is headed the help of some his Alexander). when it seems most of the fun, if predictable, actionby a criminal gang near cronies, plans to smuggle his way. So it’s up to Little does he know city takes off for an away thriller that has no their town? Really?) Certainly, Schwarzenegger moves a bit slower than he used to. There are a couple of moments when you almost hear the bones creaking. But he can still deliver the hurt to some bad guys. That’s the main thing anyone going to see this Presented by Marion Cultural film cares about. With and Civic Center “Terminator 5” announced and a fleet of 618-997-4030 other Schwarzenegger’s movies in the pipeline, starviewvineyards.com those afraid “The Last 5100 Winghill Rd, Cobden, IL Stand” indeed would be On 51 S. go 6.3 miles South of the “Smiley Face” then left on Wing Hill Rd for 3.5 mi. Arnold’s last stand can Hours: Sun - Fri: 12-5PM Sat: 12-6PM breathe a sigh of relief. (618) 893-WINE He’ll be back.
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‘Mama’ is the best big-screen ghost story since ‘Insidious’ Mama *** Rated PG-13 for violence and terror, some disturbing images and thematic elements; starring Jessica Chastain, Megan Charpentier, Daniel Kash, Nikolaj CosterWaldau and Isabelle Nélisse; directed by Andres Muschietti; opening Friday at ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and AMC Centre 8 in Marion BY ROGER MOORE MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS
“Mama” breaks a lot of horror movie rules, right off the proverbial bat. It gives us a long backstory opening, and brings up much more back story as the tale progresses. It over-explains. It reveals its supernatural menace, not just in glimpses, but full on, and early on. There’s never any doubt that this might be all in somebody’s head. But “Mama” is a reminder that the best chills don’t involve chainsaws, blood and guts. Horror is a product of empathy — in this case, fearing for the safety of small children and the reluctant twentysomething rock musician (Jessica Chastain) stuck with caring for them. A prologue tells us of a tragedy. A distraught father (Nikolaj CosterWaldau) flees financial scandal by shooting people, grabbing his children and fleeing into the snowy mountains of Virginia. They crash, he drags the innocent little girls to a remote cabin, and just as he is about to finish his horror something happens to him.
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Director Andres Muschietti’s ‘Mama’ has earned praise as being one of the best horror movies in recent years. The film, which tells of young girls left abandoned in a cabin by a psychotic father who meets his end, opens Friday at ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and AMC Centre 8 in Marion.
Cut to five years later, and searchers finally find the girls. They’re feral, non-verbal, skittering around on all fours like rats. Their artist Uncle Lucas (also CosterWaldau) is ready to take them in. His bass-playing girlfriend, Annabel (Chastain) is not. “Don’t call me that,” she says with a smile when Victoria (Megan Charpentier) calls her “Mom.” She’s not. “This isn’t my job,” she tells Lucas. But thanks to financial arrangements made by the conniving psychotherapist (Daniel Kash) who sees glory in their case, the D.C. couple moves to a free house in Richmond and tries to bring the girls — Lilly (Isabelle Nélisse)
doesn’t speak, but only gurgles, grunts, eats cherries and sleeps with tree limbs — back into the human race. Thanks to whatever kept them alive for five years in the woods, that’s not going to be easy. Producer Guillermo del Toro (“Pan’s Labyrinth”) must have had a hand in
the production values here, which are state of the art. But what makes “Mama” work are the performances co-writer/ director Andres Muschietti got from the little girls, who are openfaced marvels, conflicted about where their loyalties lie — with “Don’t call me Mom,” or with “Mama.”
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And Chastain, far from slumming in a horror film just as she’s fighting for that “Zero Dark Thirty” Oscar, adds another gold star to her resume. Annabel is unhappy, illequipped for parenting, stand-offish. Chastain makes her sexy, immature and yet somehow sympathetic.
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numerous tangled plots leave this story of class struggle incomplete. At the heart is the story meaning of life, but of two mothers (Viola struggle just to get Davis, Maggie Gyllenhaal) through another day. who decide to transform Those struggles are both their children’s failing funny and serious. inner-city Pittsburgh Ray Romano, Scott school. They start the long Bakula and Andre bureaucratic process of Braugher turn in first-rate taking over the school so performances. they can run it, despite “Won’t Back Down:” This resistance from the feels like a Lifetime film faculty, administration, that lacks clarity. It parents and the local bounces through hotteachers union. button issues with such Those actions would be randomness that the enough for any film. But central message ends up the script by Brin Hill and muddied. Buried under all director Daniel Barnz piles of the distracting elements on the emotional fodder is a gem of an idea. But the with storylines about dyslexia, learning disorders, marital problems and poverty. In an effort to serve them all, none gets complete attention.
This week’s DVD releases feature common theme BY RICK BENTLEY
performances that sell each startle. And it still comes in with a PG-13 Facing fears is a common rating. It’s shocking that the theme among this week’s film was produced by Sam new releases. Raimi and Robert Tapert, “The Possession:” The who helped ramp up film is proof a movie can be scary without having to horror film violence with “Evil Dead.” The restraint resort to an onslaught of they showed should open blood, guts and profanity up “Possession” to a larger that would earn it an R audience. rating. Director Ole Jeffrey Dean Morgan Bornedal gets the continues to show his maximum chills from versatility. He’s gone from gloomy weather, a the outlandish superhero foreboding soundtrack, Comedian in “Watchmen” lighting trickery, decent to the suave nightclub special effects and acting
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owner in “Magic City” to this believable father. His performance helps make the film work. “Men of a Certain Age: The Complete Second Season:” The cable series looks at three average guys who wonder if their lives have been well spent. The focus is on males around the age of 50 but should reach viewers of all ages because of a first-rate cast and very smart writing. It works because of the honest dialogue between these men. They don’t suddenly know the
THEATER Also new on DVD this week: Thomas & Friends: Muddy Matters: Thomas and his friends go on a messy adventure. Perry Mason, Season Eight, Volume Two: Raymond Burr continues his legal winning ways. I Am Bruce Lee: Documentary on the life of the legendary martial artist. Jackie Chan: Crime Story / The Protector: DVD includes two Jackie Chan films. Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets, Big Adventures: First DVD collection from the animated TV show. The Chicago 8: Gary Cole headlines a stellar cast. Story of Math Collection: Oxford professor Marcus du Sautoy offers a different look at the world of numbers.
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