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What: Appetizer buffets, pizza, pulled pork, buffalo chicken sandwiches and more Where: 2 E. Water St. in Pinckneyville Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Phone: 618-357-2244 Web: www.eatcourtside.com
BY JOE SZYNKOWSKI FOR THE SOUTHERN
Thomas Gym — the historic host of Pinckneyville high school basketball — isn’t the only place in town that offers a hot ticket for courtside seats. Courtside Grill and Bar is a go-to restaurant in this basketball-rich community. Located on the southwest corner of Pinckneyville’s town square, the establishment opened in August and has already become quite a downtown destination. “We do pretty well on basketball nights when we have a home game,” said Brian Bender, who owns Courtside with his wife, Debbie. “We’ve come up with a few specials on drinks and food that obviously help attract customers.” Basketball isn’t the only sport synonymous with Courtside. This Sunday, for example, Bender expects a large crowd to watch the Super Bowl on his 100-inch television upstairs in the restaurant’s sports bar. “The big TV certainly doesn’t hurt,” Bender said. “We have 280 inches of television between our five TVs. The Super Bowl should be a good crowd, and we’re trying to come
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Courtside Grill and Bar is at 2 E. Water St. in Pinckneyville.
up with ideas for more big sports events, like the NCAA tournament.” The downstairs dining area of Courtside seats up to 80 people, who have come to expect a great variety of delicious options. Recent specials included glazed pork chops on a bed of rice and a baked potato. Or the turkey breast, mashed potatoes and a California blend of vegetables. Those two specials came in at $6.99 apiece.
Kids also get in on the action at Courtside — two children ages 10 and younger eat free with the purchase of one adult dinner on Tuesday nights. For Sunday’s big game, the restaurant is offering an all-you-can-eat buffet of chicken wings, corn dog bites, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, pizza and more for just $5. “We try to mix it up with the specials,” Bender said. “We had a bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin that we
couldn’t make fast enough. The next day, the popular item could be pizza, then our sandwiches or our fish.” Customers who don’t feel like making the trip to the Pinckneyville square can have Courtside’s mouth-watering meals brought to their door. “We’ll have some pretty busy nights of deliveries,” Bender said. “We’ve had delivery people with 20-30 deliveries in a day.” Courtside’s name is a witty play on the city’s basketball tradition, but also its location across the street from Perry County Courthouse. At one time, the building hosted a grocery store and Luke’s Café, which was once featured in Sports Illustrated. The Benders are focused on preserving the integrity of the historic building, while adding a bit of their own display of community pride. Courtside’s menu and interior walls are adorned with a collection of vintage photographs. The locals have taken notice. “We have a lot of regulars already,” Bender said. “We get especially busy on Fridays for lunchtime and, of course, any time there are games that night.” Why wait for the weekend? Courtside invites you to beat the Monday blues with its pulled pork sandwich special ($3.99) or its double cheeseburger meal ($4.99). Follow Courtside on Facebook and Twitter to keep up-to-date on specials and events.
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Taste of Chocolate heads south of the border with fiesta theme Event is Friday at civic center CARBONDALE — A popular Southern Illinois fundraising tradition is heading a little further south this year. The Taste of Chocolate, which benefits the Women’s Center in Carbondale, is heading south of the border, as the event features a fiesta theme.
Many favorite food vendors will be returning for this year’s event, including Tres Hombres, Great Boars of Fire, Fat Patties, Thai Taste, One Hot Cookie, Buffalo Wild Wings, Larry’s House of Cakes and Key Impact. Newly reopened Cristaudo’s will make its return to the show, and Evelyn’s will be making a first appearance. These restaurants will serve up all kinds of chocolate goodies, from
the sweet to the savory. But there’s more to the Taste of Chocolate than just food. Guests will be able to bid in an auction of items from local businesses and donors. The fun begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the Carbondale Civic Center. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased in advance by calling Diane Hood at 618-303-5974. The event is open to people age 18 and older.
A chocolate waterfall has been a popular attraction at the Taste of Chocolate event in years past. All proceeds from Friday’s fundraiser go to The Women’s Center in Carbondale.
— Adam Testa
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Focus of Black History Month SI Roller Girls get ready for third season with fundraiser this year is on role of women CARBONDALE — Black History Month 2012 at SIU Carbondale features poetry and film, history and ceremony, with the role of black women in the history and culture of the United States as its theme. The event draws scholars and artists both far-flung and local to help celebrate and educate. Many events are free and open to the public and take place both on campus and at community sites. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming events: Saturday, Feb. 4 Ernest “Rip” Patton Jr., Freedom Rider; 2:30 p.m.; African American Museum of Southern Illinois, University Mall Tuesday, Feb. 7 Darrel Dexter, local historian, genealogist, and teacher; “Slavery in Southern Illinois;” 7 p.m.; John C. Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library Wednesday, Feb. 8 “Mental Health in the African American Community;” Black Men’s Roundtable/Association of
Black Psychologists; 5 p.m.; Lower level Grinnel Hall Thursday, Feb. 9 David Joens, director of the Illinois State Archives; “From Slave to State Legislator: John W. E. Thomas, Illinois’ First African American Lawmaker;” 7 p.m.; John C. Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library Sunday, Feb. 12 Black poetry celebration; 4 p.m.; Rock Hill Baptist Church, 219 E. Marion St., Carbondale Monday, Feb. 13 Joanne Braxton, professor of English and humanities at College of William and Mary; “Phillis and Her Daughters: Freedom through Literacy;” 7 p.m.; John C. Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library Wednesday, Feb. 15 “City of God,” film screening with commentary by Novotny Lawrence, assistant professor of radio and TV at SIU; 6 p.m.; Student Health Center Auditorium — University Communications
CARBONDALE — The Southern Illinois Roller Girls are starting their third competitive season with a fundraiser at Hangar 9 tonight. The team will host a showing of the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell in honor of the holiday. The movie will be followed with live music from the Big Muddy String Band and the Whistle Pigs. The event begins at
7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 2. Patrons who come dressed as Murray’s character will receive a discount on admission, and a number of prizes will be raffled off during the event. “I’m really excited for us this year,” said Roller Girls founder Katy Rogers, known on the track as Krush Groove. “Our team has been getting better both in terms of skating skills and implementing strategy.” The team completed an
apprentice program with the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association, meaning they are now one of 133 full member leagues and eligible for ranking and tournament competition. The local group will also be hosting one of the organization’s
officiating clinics in July. The Southern Illinois Roller Girls begin the season Feb. 11 with the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre scrimmage at The Pavilion of the City of Marion. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the bout begins at 6 p.m.
— Adam Testa
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MOVIES Auditions Auditions: For the Southern Illinois Children’s Choir; kindergarten through grade ten; now through Feb. 14; to schedule an audition, 618-536-8742 or sichildrenschoir@yahoo.com.
Authors, Books Publish Your Manuscript Workshop: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 8, John A. Logan College, Carterville and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, Pinckneyville campus of Rend Lake College; workshop by Edmond P. DeRousse, author of The Adventures of a Common Man.
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Book Sale: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 17-18, Marion Carnegie Library, 206 S. Market St.; donations of books also accepted; 618-993-5935.
Call for Musicians Tainted Love The AntiValentine: Call for musicians for Sesser Opera House; show to be presented Feb. 17; casting call for musicians; call 618-438-1900.
Comedy Comedy Night w/Mike Smith and Brad Ellis: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, Copper Dragon, 700 E. Grand Ave.,
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Carbondale; doors open, 7 p.m.; 19 and older; 618-549-3348.
Classes Fiddling classes: Enroll through Thursday, Feb. 2 for spring semester, John A. Logan College, Carterville; 618-985-2828, ext. 8248.
Dinner Theater Murder at Kokopelli: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, Kokopelli Golf Course Restaurant, Marion; fundraiser for The Night’s Shield Children’s Shelter, West Frankfort; $35;
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www.thenightsshield.org; 618-932-6400. Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Final Cut, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, Murphysboro Event Center, 1401 Walnut St., Murphysboro; premise, director Eddie Cheek is making a new movie called “The Zombie Was an Alien” and he’s looking for backers and actors; $30/$25; doors open 5 p.m. to view auction items; music by Meridian 90; Presented by LifeSavers; www.thelifesavers.net.
Events Fundraiser: For the Southern Illinois Roller Girls, Thursday, Feb. 2, Hangar 9, Carbondale; movie, Groundhog Day, 7 p.m.; music afterward features the Big Muddy String Band and the Whistle Pigs; come in costume as a Bill Murray character for a discounted cover charge and chance to win a SIRG season pass; the season begins Saturday, Feb. 11 with the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre scrimmage; www.soillrollergirls.com. Taste Of Chocolate Fundraiser: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, The Women’s Center 610 South Thompson St. Carbondale; 18 and over; chocolate goodies; auction; $35; 618-303-5974; www.thewomensctr.org. Southern Illinois Boat & Fishing Show: 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Ave., Marion; free; seminars, music, silent auction; Camo the Clown; 618-993-2657. Benefit Poetry Reading: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, Longbranch Coffeehouse, Carbondale; features Patrick T. Randolph, editor of Empty Shoes, national anthology of poems about the homeless and author of Father’s Philosophy, Kathy Cotton, winner of
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Illinois State Poetry Society’s national contest and Thomas Leverett, author of e pluribus haiku; benefit for the Good Samaritan House Homeless Shelter; www.standndeliverfeb8. blogspot.com. Midwestern Herb And Garden Show: 10 a.m.9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Feb. 10-11 and noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, Times Square Mall, Mount Vernon; gourd art, Earth Mother Pottery, Quandt’s metal garden art, Stone Forest’s wood items, plants, herbs, culinary, antiques, china, books; also gourd workshops; sign up for workshop at www.wilsons gourds.com or 618-822-6959; www. midwesternherbandgarden show.com; 800-252-5464. SIUC Valentine’s Day Craft Sale: 10 a.m.5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, SIU Student Center Art Gallery, first floor; www.siucstudent center.org or 618-453-3636. Trivia Night: Shoot For The Stars Trivia Night, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion; music, food, silent auction; funds used for college scholarships; 618-922-1853. Home and Garden Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 and 10 a.m.4 p.m. Sunday, Feb.19, Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall; builders, home repair and remodeling contractors, lumber and furniture businesses, landscapers, lawn care contractors, lawn equipment dealers, gardening specialist; over 12, $1; 618-542-9570; dqchamber@ comcast.net or duquoin.org. 34th annual Big Muddy Film Festival: WednesdaySunday, Feb. 22-26, SIU; independent filmmaking; festival opening event, Tuesday, Feb. 21; Chris Chomyn, Tomonari Nishikawa and Steve Reinke will judge the films; check updates on Facebook.
THEATER Film Grease Sing-A-Long Movie: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; costume contest, 7 p.m.; come dressed as your favorite character from the movie; prizes; sing-a-long with all your favorite songs as movie plays on the big screen; $10/$8; www.marionccc.org or 618-997-4030.
History Black History Month 2012: Observation features poetry and film, history and ceremony, with the role of black women in the history and culture of the United States as its theme; events include Freedom Rider Ernest “Rip” Patton, Jr., 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4, African American Museum of Southern Illinois, University Mall, Carbondale; Darrel Dexter on Slavery in Southern Illinois, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, John C. Guyon Auditorium, Morris Library, SIU; Mental Health in the African American Community, Black Men’s oundtable/Association of Black Psychologists, 5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, Grinnel Hall, SIU. General John A. Logan Breakfast: 7-10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, Murphysboro Middle School Cafeteria, 2125 Spruce St.; $10/$5; 618-684-3455 or johnalogan museum@globaleyes.net. Memorabilia and Photo Drive: 9 a.m.2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, First Baptist Church, Carterville; request for residents of Carterville, Cambria and Crainville to bring in historic, relevant items for the future Carterville Heritage Museum, which is currently being renovated at 139 S. Division St., Carterville; jennifer@carterville heritage.com. SEE HISTORY / PAGE 5
MOVIES History Civil War Weekend of Union County: FridaySunday, Feb. 10-12; includes PAST Lincoln Legacy Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, Anna Arts Center, 117 W. Davie St., Anna which includes a visit from Mary Todd Lincoln as presented by Dr. Lynn Steveson; doors open, 6 p.m.; Civil War exhibits, music; $25; reserve by Feb. 6 at 618-833-9928 or cindy.cain@frontier.com. Lincoln memorabilia: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, Anna Arts Center, 117 W. Davie St., Anna; speakers, storytellers and music; Civil War exhibits; also, Campfire Stew Buffet and Musical, “Lincoln: The Life and Times,” 6 p.m. Saturday; $15; Lincoln musical production offered again, 2 p.m. Sunday; $5; 618-833-6374; 618-8336525; rdodd4@hotmail.com; www.pastonline.org.
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Murder mystery fundraiser Communities unite for Civil War celebration supports Night’s Shield MARION —A St. Louis-based theater group will be bringing its brand of murder-mystery fun to Marion this weekend. Upstage Productions will be performing a fundraiser for the Night’s Shield Children’s Shelter in West Frankfort at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Kokopelli Golf Course Restaurant, 1527 Champions Drive, Marion. The professional actors will interact with and involve the audience in the show. A $35 ticket includes a dinner from Kokopelli, the show and chances to win raffles and door prizes. A cash bar will also be available. Proceeds from the benefit support Night’s Shield, a nonprofit organization providing 24-hour emergency shelter for abused, neglected and abandoned children from Illinois. For more information, contact Shawna Williams at shawna.williams@thenightsshield.org or 618-932-6400. — Adam Testa
MURPHYSBORO — Communities throughout Southern Illinois are partnering to preserve history and celebrate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War. The Gen. John A. Logan Museum in Murphysboro will celebrate its namesake’s birthday and set the stage for a weekend celebration. The 23rd annual Gen. John A. Logan Breakfast lasts from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Murphysboro Middle School, 2125 Spruce St. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 through 12 and free for younger children. They can be purchased in
advance at the museum, the Daum Administrative Building, the Chamber of Commerce, Farm Fresh and Breading’s Shoes. Funds raised support the Logan Days offered by the museum in the spring. The activities continue next weekend in Union County, as the Shawnee Hills Art Council and P.A.S.T. sponsor special events from Feb. 10 through 12. The sixth annual Lincoln Legacy Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. Feb 10 at Anna Arts Center, 117 W. Davie St., and will include a visit from Mary Todd Lincoln and a reading of an account of the Lincoln-Douglas
debate in Jonesboro. Tickets for the dinner are $25 and must be reserved by calling 618-833-9928 or emailing cindy.cain@frontier.com. Reservations must be made by Monday, Feb. 6. The Anna Arts Center will be open for visitors to view displays and hear speakers, storytellers and music from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A campfire stew buffet and musical, “Lincoln: The Life and Times,” will be at 6 p.m. Saturday with a $15 admission. For tickets, contact 618-833-6525 or vabchlee@gmail.com. — Adam Testa
Theatre Two One-Act Operas: The Tragedy of Carmen and Trial By Jury, 7:30 p.m., FridaySaturday, Feb. 10-11 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, McLeod Theater, Communications Building, SIU; 16/$6; southernTicketsOnline.com. Tartuffe: A French, satirical comedy, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, Southeastern Illinois College, 3575 College Road, Harrisburg; written by Moliere in the 17th century; $6/$4; 618-252-5400 ext. 2486 or 2487 or boxoffice@sic.edu. Inherit the Wind: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17-18 and Feb. 24-25 and 2 p.m. Feb. 19, 26, Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; described as fictionalized account of the Scopes’ “Monkey Trial,” the play pits Darwin’s modernist theories against fundamentalist Christian doctrine; $15/$10; www.stagecompany.org.
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CRAVING KARAOKE? Karaoke and DJ lists are online at www.flipsideonline.com.
Coffeehouses, Cafés and Eateries The Cantrells: 7 p.m. Friday, Cousin Andy’s Coffeehouse, Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Good Shepherd, United Church of Christ, 515 Orchard Drive, Carbondale; suggested donation, $10; www.cousinandy.org,
Wineries Todd Pierson: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Rustle Hill Winery Adam Williams: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery J. Christopher: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Von Jakob Orchard Concordia: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Blue Sky Vineyard Roxie Randle: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery Eli Tellor: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Rustle Hill Winery Concordia: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Blue Sky Vineyard Dave Caputo Duo: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Von Jakob Orchard Alto Vineyards: Illinois 127, Alto Pass, www.AltoVineyards.net or 618-893-4898 Blue Sky Vineyard: 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Road, Makanda; 618-995-9463 or www.blueskyvineyard.com The Bluffs Vineyard and Winery: 140 Buttermilk Hill Road, Ava; 618-763-4447 or www.thebluffswinery.com. Honker Hill Winery: 4861 Spillway Road, Carbondale: 618-549-5517 Lincoln Heritage Winery: 772 Kaolin Road, Cobden; 618-833-3783 Rustle Hill Winery: US 51, Cobden; 618-893-2700 or www.rustlehillwinery.com StarView Vineyards: 5100 Wing Hill Road, Cobden; 618 893-9463 or starviewvineyards.com Von Jakob Orchard: 230 Illinois 127, Alto Pass; 618-893-4600 or www.vonjakobvineyard.com Walker’s Bluff: North on Reed Station Road, Carterville; 618-985-8463 or www.walkersbluff.com
WANT TO BE LISTED? Contact: 618-351-5089 or brenda.kirkpatrick @thesouthern.com. TONIGHT BENTON Duncan Dance Barn:: Spring Pond Opry Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. CARBONDALE Tres Hombres: South of 70 WHITE ASH Scarlett’s Music Barn: Country Music Band, 7-10 p.m.
SUNDAY MARION Marion Eagles: White Lightnin’, 6-10 p.m.
MONDAY CARBONDALE Tres Hombres: Delta Blues with Alex Kirt, 9 p.m.
TUESDAY 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 Colyer’s: Righteous Rebel Band, 7-11 p.m. WB Ranch Barn: WB Ranch Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY HERRIN Herrin American Legion: Timberline, 7 p.m.
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FRIDAY CARBONDALE Hangar 9: Live Band Karaoke, 9 p.m. INA Ina Community Building: Friday Night Jam Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
HERRIN N-Kahootz Night Club: Flat Out Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. THOMPSONVILLE Old Country Store Dance Barn: Jeanita Spillman & The Sentimental Swing Band, 7-10 p.m.
SATURDAY CARBONDALE Hangar 9: Murder By Death/Kid Tiger/Wei Zhongle, 9 p.m. Tres Hombres: Sex Fist, 10 p.m. HERRIN N-Kahootz Night Club: Skinny Jim & The Number 9 Blacktops, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. MARION Hideout Restaurant: Bob Pina, piano 5:30-9:30 p.m. Marion American Legion: Egyptian
Combo; Valentine’s Day Party, 8 p.m.-midnight Marion Eagles: Salty Dog, 7-11 p.m. THOMPSONVILLE Lion’s Cave: Swing “N” Country Band, 7-9:30 p.m. Old Country Store Dance Barn: Lil’ Boot & Classic Country, 7-10 p.m. WHITTINGTON Corner Dance Hall: As Time Goes By Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
20’s Hideout: 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 Diver Down: 199 E. Main St., Golconda 618-683-3483 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. Hurley’s: 1504 W. Broadway Boulevard, Johnston City 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: Long-street Road, Marion 618-997-6168 Marion Eagles: RR 3, Marion 618-993-6300 Marion Elks: .204 S. Market St., Marion 618-993-3151 Marion Youth Center: 211 E. Boule-vard St., Marion 618-922-7853 Mollie’s: 107 E. Union St., Marion 618-997-3424 Murphysboro Elks Lodge: 1809 Shoemaker Drive Murphysboro 618-684-4541. Moose Lodge: 9663 Old Illinois 13 Murphysboro 618-684-3232 N-Kahootz Night Club: 115 W. Cherry St., Herrin 618-942-9345 Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4676 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 Ave., Carbondale 618-549-3348 PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-529-1124 Pyramid Acres Marina: 12171 Marina Road, Marion 618-964-1184 Scarlett’s Music Barn: 207 Potter St., White Ash 618-997-4979 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 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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Music Talent Round Up, Tritt got his first contact with a Nashville connection, Danny Davenport of Warner Brother Records, in 1982. From there, it took seven years, but his original tunes recorded in Georgia finally impressed Warner management enough to send a scout to an Atlanta showcase, which led to the painstakingly slow BY VINCE HOFFARD FOR THE SOUTHERN process of being signed by the label. outhern Illinois welcomed several top-tier country Tritt released his debut single, “Country Club,” in 1989. The tune music stars last year. From Kenny Rogers’ concert peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard charts. When follow-up single at SIU Arena to Willie Nelson’s show in Sparta, “Help Me Hold On” soared to the top of the charts, he was on the fans came out in droves to see these living legends fast track to stardom. He cracked the Top 10 with nine of his first 11 take the stage. releases, with “Anymore” and “Can I Trust You with My Heart.” While 58-year-old Travis Tritt’s journey in Tritt won the Horizon Award from the Country Music Association country music hasn’t taken him to the in 1991 and teamed with Marty Stuart to win a Grammy Award in heights of Nelson or Rogers, he’s still 1992 for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals on “The Whiskey enjoyed a strong tenure in music. In a few Ain’t Workin’.” He was especially productive in 1993, creating a weeks’ time, Tritt will become the latest |line- dance craze with the release of “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” and ending country star to grace a Southern Illinois a 14-year feud between the Eagles when he covered “Take It Easy.” venue, as he steps into Shryock He then invited Glenn Fry, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Auditorium for a concert sponsored by Schmidt to a video shoot for the tune, and they accepted. Southern Lights Entertainment. He At the time, Tritt said getting to be one of the Eagles for a day was takes the stage Sunday, Feb. 12. “the greatest experience I think I’ve had in my entire life.” Tritt’s concert at Shryock will be a Since then, there have been at least four other important days, special one, as it will not only be as he married Theresa Nelson in 1997, and the couple has three presented in an intimate setting but it children. will also be a solo, acoustic show. Tritt has released 11 studio albums, and seven have been certified Looking for songs to perform at the platinum for selling more than 1 million copies. now-defunct Marlborough Country — Adam Testa contributed to this story.
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Billy Cole Reed was one-of-a-kind local musician COUNTRY SCENE Vince Hoffard
illy Cole Reed knew he would never see it, but his name was going up on the marquee one more time. One of the most loved and flamboyant characters in Southern Illinois musical history, Reed had been in failing health for years and had virtually fought his way out of the deathbed many times. The major inspiration for his will to live was his beloved wife, Diana. The couple had been married for 48 years when she passed away Dec. 14, after a lengthy battle with illness. As he was standing in the Parker-Reedy Funeral Home last month, Reed told a long-time band member “you will be visiting me up here in about a month.” With his constant companion of nearly half a century gone,
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Reed’s tenacious desire for life had wilted. Reed, who must have logged more than a million miles traveling with his band throughout the United States, died Jan. 24. He was 69. With his name posted on the marquee in West Frankfort one last time Saturday — but at the funeral home instead of a customary honky tonk — friends and family came to pay their last respects. And they came from all walks of life, from poor folks in old cars to former U.S. Rep. Ken Gray. Reed loved to play music, from the early days with the Boguards and Blue Shadows when the crowds were small, until he found his niche in the late 1970s with Billy Cole Reed & The Outlaws. He hired and fired dozens of musicians through the years. The most famous person to pass through his band was Bruce Brown, who was a true rocker, until Reed turned him on to the sound popularized by Waylon Jennings and
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Willie Nelson. Brown, a West Frankfort native, is now lead guitarist for the Charlie Daniels Band. At the funeral home, musicians were sharing classic stories about the antics of the local legend. For example, the Red Lion Inn in Marion was a night club Reed played frequently during his heyday. After the club was closed, Reed and Rooster, the bar owner, were at the bar putting a huge dent in a bottle of Jim Beam when they started to argue about who had the pistol that would make the biggest hole in the wall. They each fired five shots near a clock, not realizing the extensive damage they were causing to the walk-in cooler behind the wall. Gary Jones summed it up best when he said Reed was “a wonderful kind of crazy.” One year, Jones was playing in the beer tent at the Du Quoin State Fair and Reed was supposed to play the following set. “I was on stage playing
when the state police waved me over to the side and informed me someone in the crowd had a gun,” Jones said. “I got real nervous, because I thought I might be the target. Then from the stage, I watched as troopers from all sides closed in and tackled the guy, and it was Billy. They hauled him to jail.” Jones said Reed told him later he forgot he was carrying the firearm. Kevin Breeden, who was playing keyboards for Reed at the time, said the band was in a tight spot that night, with its fearless leader trying to plead his case to law enforcement officials. “It was an interesting situation,” Breeden said. “We didn’t have a lead singer. We had to wing it.” Breeden said he started to tell at least six different stories about Reed, but quit after a few words because of the incriminating nature of the tale. Reed’s right-hand man, Tom Wallace, helped deliver the eulogy. “There is a hole so big in
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Reed could enthusiastically deliver perfect renditions of the entire Waylon catalog and an Elvis Presley medley that brought tears to the eyes of adult listeners, especially the passionpacked “American Trilogy.” Wallace summed up the sentiments of countless musicians Reed was associated with through the years when he simply stated, “My life has been better because of him.” After burial in Tower Heights Cemetery, friends and family gathered at the West Frankfort Elks. As pictures and stories were shared, several of Reed’s albums played through the sound system. If you closed your eyes and let your imagination wander, you could still see Reed on stage with his guitar and trademark black gambler’s hat, flashing that mischievous grin one more time. VINCE HOFFARD can be reached at 618-658-9095 or vincehoffard@ yahoo.com.
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GRAB YOUR SUNGLASSES ‘Blues Brothers Revue’ coming to Paducah PADUCAH — The legacy of brothers Jake and Elwood live on. The “Official Blues Brothers Revue,” featuring the iconic film character siblings and the Intercontinental Rhythm and Blues Revue Band, will be produced at the West Kentucky Community and Technical College at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Wayne Catania, as Jake, and Kieron Lafferty, as Elwood, perform with the trademark passion and precision of the original Blues brothers.
Concerts Southern Illinois Dallas Brass: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; American Musical Journey incorporates music from the time of George Washington to the present; brass and percussion; $20/$30; www.marionccc.org or 618-997-4030. Cabin Fever show: Features The Gordons, The Bankesters, the Giant City Slickers, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, Liberty Theater, downtown Murphysboro; $12; www.cabinfeverconcert.com; 618-684-5880. Travis Tritt: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, Shryock Auditorium, SIU; $39; acoustic performance described as freeform and spontaneous; www. southernticketsonline.com. The Rat Pack Show: Starring Sandy Hackett, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; be transported back to one of the Las Vegas Rat Pack shows which featured Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin; $20/$30; www.marionccc.org or 618-997-4030. Afternoon of Enchantment: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, Shryock Auditorium, SIU; The Southern Illinois Symphony performs music from
This show is the only “Blues Brothers” performance to be officially sanctioned by Dan Ackroyd and the wife of the late John Belushi. The live concert combines the comedy and the hits from the original movie and pays homage to Chicago’s rich history of blues, gospel and soul music. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students and children. For reservations, call 270-534-3212 or go to www.artsinfocus.org. — Adam Testa
favorite Disney movies; the concert is preceded by a preconcert lunch for princes and princesses along with several surprise guests; children dressed in costume, free; $20/ $8; 618-453-6000; www.southernticketsonline. com. Motley Crue’s Vince Neil: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 10, Black Diamond HarleyDavidson Warehouse, Marion; tickets are limited; standing room only: $40; 618-4536000; www.southerntickets online.com.
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Missouri Winter Warpdrive VII: Electronic music event, 8 p.m.-3:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, Saint Charles, Mo.; $45-$70; www.metrotix.com; www.familyarena.com.
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Murder by Death and Kid Tiger to tear up Hangar CARBONDALE — Bloomington, Ind.,-based Murder by Death is bringing its whiskey-soaked, Interviews, video and more. Western-rock music to Hangar 9 Find it at flipsideonline.com. with local indie-rockers Kid Tiger and Wei Zhongle this Saturday. Murder by Death is building its fan Tickets are $12 in advance at the base outside of the states this year with venue and $14 on the date of the show, a tour in Australia. Kid Tiger will also be Saturday, Feb. 4. Doors open at 9 p.m. releasing new EP “Sleep.” — Matt McGuire
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MURPHYSBORO — The mild winter hasn’t left too many longing for a better climate, but the Liberty Theater is moving ahead with the third annual “Cabin Fever” concert anyway. Now, locals can look at it not so much as an escape from the doldrums but rather a night of entertainment to soak up the unseasonal weather. Husband-and-wife bluegrass/folk duo The Gordons will join The Bankesters and western swing band Giant City Slickers on the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the historic theater in downtown Murphysboro. Tickets are $12 and may be purchased at www. cabinfeverconcert.com or at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. — Adam Testa
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Opening, Receptions Spring semester exhibits: Reception, 4-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, University Museum, SIU; Iron: 2010, featuring metalsmithing; Patrons’ Favorites; Student Art; and Sustain: A Juried Exhibition of Recycled Art; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdayFriday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; www. museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388. 18 Tigers: Inspired by the story of the tigers shot by deputies after their owner turned them loose in Ohio; through end of February; opening, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, First Floor Rotunda, Morris Library, SIU; 618-453-4097 or bmartell@lib.siu.edu. Janet Bixler: Closing reception, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, Harrisburg District Library. Indian Rock Art Exhibit: Reception, 2-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Collinsville; through April 8; 618-346-5160 or www.cahokiamounds.org.
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Photo exhibits examine rock art COLLINSVILLE — A new exhibit of photos of prehistoric Indian rock art opens Sunday, Feb. 5, at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. “Symbolism in Sandstone: Photographs of Prehistoric Rock Art in Southern Illinois” features the work of Mike Chervinko. The SIU grad documents these ancient works using a film-based, large-format camera and produces prints in his personal darkroom. A reception for the exhibit will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Dr. Mark Wagner of the Center for Archeological Investigations at SIU, an expert in petroglyphs, will deliver a lecture at 3 p.m. The exhibit is on display through April 8. There is no admission fee, but a donation of $4 for adults and $2 for children, or $10 for a family, is suggested. — Adam Testa
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Radcliffe steps into first adult big-screen role with ‘Woman in Black’ The Woman in Black ***
might wish for a little more fear in the character and in his performance when confronted by the supernaturally sinister. I guess once you’ve faced down Lord Voldemort, you ain’t afraid of no ghosts. Arthur Kipps is a failing young barrister in the Britain of the early 1920s. He still grieves for his wife, who died in childbirth, and BY ROGER MOORE pays a little too much MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS attention to the spiritualist ads in his local newspaper. Daniel Radcliffe acquits That’s how much he longs himself reasonably well in to see her again. his first adult big-screen But he has a young son to role, a man haunted by support, so he seizes one “The Woman in Black.” last chance to prove He plays a young lawyer, himself to his firm — a trek a single father and widower to the north of Britain, with enough conviction to where he must rummage make this spooky period through the papers of a piece credible, though one family whose abandoned
Rated PG-13 for thematic material, violence and disturbing images; starring Daniel Radcliffe and Janet McTeer; directed by James Watkins; opening Friday at ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and AMC Centre 8 in Marion
he dismisses it: “Don’t go chasing shadows, Arthur.” Naturally, that’s what Arthur does. The house is on an island surrounded by the incoming tide several times a day, so he is stranded there with a jumble of papers, cobwebs and candles for long stretches of time. And no thump of a rocking chair or glimpse of a wraith in black STUDIO mourning dress can go Daniel Radcliffe of ‘Harry Potter’ fame stars in ‘The Woman un-investigated. in Black,’ which opens Friday in Carbondale and Marion. There’s a lot of atmosphere, but not a lot of urgency to this James window, we know there’s mansion, Eel Marsh, is to Watkins (“Eden Lake”) tragedy there. be sold. The residents of film. The back story may be Only the county’s the grey little village of only sketched in, but the Crythin Gifford aren’t very wealthiest man, Samuel chilling moments arrive welcoming. They want him Daily (Ciaran Hinds), will gone, and quick. And as the give Arthur the time of day. with a hair-raising jolt. I He hints at an explanation love the way he uses the film’s opening scene has simplest effects — the way for the apparition Arthur shown three village girls Arthur, holding a candle, is has seen at Eel Marsh, but hurl themselves out of a
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‘Chronicle’ a semi-serious sci-fi flick Chronicle *** Rated PG-13 for action and violence, some language, sexual content and teen drinking; starring Dane DeHaan, Michael B. Jordan, Alex Russell and Michael Kelly; directed by Josh Trank; opening Friday at ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and AMC Centre 8 in Marion BY ROGER MOORE MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS
Teenagers acquire super powers and, being teens, videotape themselves as they learn what they can do in “Chronicle,” a comic-book movie without the comic book. You know nerdy Andrew (Dane DeHaan) is going to address every tormentor once he’s wandered down that crater and touched the pulsating crystals. His cerebral cousin, Matt (Alex Russell), will get to test what he’s read of humans as “beings of pure will.” And Steve (Michael B. Jordan), the popular kid, will find something to do with his new skills in telekinesis. Each boy already has the issues or personality that will inform how he handles great, seemingly unlimited power. They can goof around and see who can master flying first. But when teenagers do what they do — act impulsively — some will handle the ugly consequences better than others. “Chronicle” is a semiserious sci-fi romp, lighter and more fun than many of the comic-book movies it steals from.
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