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grown from eight to 30, and the restaurant’s offerings have branched out from coffee and cookies to breakfast, lunch, dinner and treats. Buy one entrée, get one “We like to make the food free at featured dining by hand and we’re happy to establishments with the pay people to do it,” 2012 Top 20 Dining Card. Ramseyer said. “That keeps money circulating locally.” Cards are $20; get one Longbranch supports the at our Carbondale office Women’s Center and the at 710 N. Illinois Ave. local food initiative, Food or at www.thesouthern. Works. It also began the com/top20. Historic Town Square Business Coalition eight BY JOE SZYNKOWSKI years ago and has hosted Art Around the Square FOR THE SOUTHERN events, as well as many other community-based Coffee, community and measures. charm. Longbranch’s Longbranch Coffeehouse in Carbondale has over the community ideals extend into its principles on food years expanded its menu and preparation. The and made many improvements to its quaint restaurant is values-driven, building on Jackson Street. using organic products and But it has done so without sustainable agriculture to fill its menu. comprising its defining Ramseyer and her staff characteristics. “Every community needs use organic flour in their homemade bread and serve a space like Longbranch,” organic brown rice and said the restaurant’s garbanzo beans. charismatic general Longbranch’s menu was manager Elaine Ramseyer. recently bolstered by five “You need a space that isn’t your work and it isn’t new dinner entrees, including Indian Curry and your home.” a Portabella Quesadilla. Ramseyer has built up These items add to the quite a business over the affinity that already exists last 14 years. Her staff has
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for Longbranch’s veggie burgers and other vegetarian dishes. “When we started serving food, I think there was a perception that we were weird because we only offered vegetarian food,” Ramseyer said. “I think that has shifted now and we’re glad to offer healthy foods. And I’ll go toe-totoe with anyone on my biscuits and gravy.” Ramseyer is the daughter of a Swiss pastry chef, and her four talented bakers produce a delightful array of classic European and American pastries made with butter and free-range eggs. Longbranch’s organic and fair trade coffee comes from Bongo Java, a small, independent, roaster in Nashville, Tenn. The restaurant also serves up specialty lattes and smoothies, which are made to order with real fruit, real juice and organic yogurt. Longbranch opens its doors to Southern Illinois’ artists, writers, performers and filmmakers. The newest addition to Longbranch’s event calendar allows writers the chance to read their pieces and receive feedback (6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of
DETAILS What: Biscuits and gravy, calzones, veggie burgers, daily lunch specials, dinner entrees, organic coffee, smoothies and fresh organic juice. Where: 100 E. Jackson St., Carbondale Hours: Doors open 7:309 p.m.; kitchen open from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. every day; open until midnight on Saturdays for salsa dancing. Phone: 618-529-4488 each month). If dancing is more your thing, you should head for Longbranch’s back room on Saturday nights (lessons from 8 to 9 p.m. and dancing until midnight). “We are seven years into our salsa dancing, and it keeps getting bigger and better,” Ramseyer said. “It is unique to Southern Illinois, and since there is no bar here, the evening is very family-oriented.” The Back Room is available for a variety of functions, from family reunions to business meetings. Ramseyer invites one and all to experience Longbranch. “We have a very eclectic mix here,” Ramseyer said. “And that’s how we like it.”
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‘CATS’ returns to Marion civic center MARION — Andrew Lloyd Webber’s cast of famous felines will be prancing into the Marion Cultural and Civic Center next weekend. Artstarts is presenting Webber’s “CATS” tonight through Sunday. Performances are at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 29-31, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1. Tickets are $15, and all seating is reserved. They can be purchased at the venue box office by calling 618-997-4030. About 150 Southern Illinoisans, ranging in age from 4 to 50, have been cast in the production. The
cast is split, with half doing Thursday and Saturday performances and the others doing Friday and Sunday, said director Cindy Hunt. Two productions are also scheduled at local schools on Wednesday. The actors will be accompanied by a full orchestra for each performance. Artstarts last presented “CATS” five years ago, and Hunt hopes to replicate the success of the sell-out performance. “It was one of the biggest successes the civic center has ever had,” she said.” — Adam Testa
Dayemi Collective presents Arab tale CARBONDALE — Students at the Dayemi Homeschool Collective will present “Layla and Majnun: A Love Tragedy in Five Acts” next week. The play tells a classic Arab tale, popularized by Persian poet Nizami Ganjavi. It’s based on the real story of a young man in today’s Iran during the 7th century when Arabs defeated the Byzantines and Persians, and Syria and Iraq were conquered. In one version, he spent his youth together with Layla, tending their flocks. In another version, upon seeing
Layla he fell passionately in love with her. In both versions, however, he went mad when her father prevented him from marrying her. The show is the spring fundraiser for the collective and begins at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 30-31, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for children and can be purchased at Longbranch Coffeehouse or by calling 618-9674405. The play will be presented at the homeschool, 218 N.
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Authors, Books The Willies: Book signing by author Billy Van, 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, The Bookworm, 618 E. Walnut St., Eastgate Shopping Center, Carbondale; short horror stories; 618-457-2665. Book Sale: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, March 26, Herrin Library, 120 N. 13th St.; 618-942-6109. Book Signing: By Taylor Pensoneau, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, CE Brehm Library, 101 S. 7th St., Mount Vernon; author of books on the Shelton Brothers and Black Charlie Harris; 618-242-6322; www.mtv brehm.lib.il.us.
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Events The Harlem Wizards: 7 p.m. Friday, March 23, Marion High School; trickhoops; fundraiser for The Night’s Shield Children’s Shelter, West Frankfort; $10/$12; 618-932-6400; www.thenightsshield.org. Gun and Knife Show: 9 a.m-5 p.m. Saturday March 24 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 25, The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion; $5; 618-993-2657; www.the pavilionevents.com Arthritis Poker Run: Registration, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 31, Sesser Masonic Lodge; includes breakfast, 8-11 a.m.; silent
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‘Hunger’ pangs BY ADAM TESTA
Movie, books gaining quite the following
the world by storm, following in the footsteps of the Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Twilight ot often does a book capture the attention sagas. Carl Rexroad, owner of of all audiences, Bookworm, said he’s read young and old, male and all three installments female, but that’s exactly himself — at the insistance what Suzanne Collins’ of his 20-year-old “Hunger Games” trilogy daughter — and found has done. them to be enjoyable The books tell the story reads. of a post-apocalyptic The story is pretty world in which children standard, complete with ages 12 to 18 are forced to plot twists and a Romeocompete in an annual and-Juliet-style romance, televised tournament but there’s something where the winner is the about it that makes it last boy or girl standing appeal to the masses. alive. It was originally “It’s told really well,” he released in 2008 but has been garnering much more said. Bookworm’s Carbondale attention in recent months location normally sells because of the theatrical adaptation, which opened used books, but with “The Hunger Games,” Rexroad in theaters at midnight has placed multiple orders today. The tale has captivated a for new editions of all wide range of readers and three books. Keeping become the newest book- copies in stock has almost to-film adaptation to take been a challenge, and THE SOUTHERN
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those looking for a used copy are out of luck, as people seem to be holding on to the copies they’ve purchased. Rexroad said he’ll likely be venturing out to see the movie adaptation, though he’s somewhat hesitant. “Sometimes movies tend to ruin good books,” he said, but based on what he’s seen, this one seems to have promise. “Just from the trailers, it looks like they’ve stayed pretty true to the story.” Here are some comments from other “Hunger Games” fans on our Facebook page: JD Mandrell: I just finished the first book last week. I liked the fast pace, and the main character is very likable, and the author actually seems to have taken the time to learn about wilderness survival to make it a main feature of the book.
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MOVIES Robin C. Luck-Berns: I ate the book up in 2 days, and I am SO excited to see the movie!! I am a little annoyed that the actors in the movie (who I’ve seen in magazines) so far don’t look anything like how I pictured them when I was reading the book. I hope that’s not a sign of things to come in the movie. Hopefully they stick to the book, because I though it was perfect! I love stories about dystopian futures, and I love how the story draws you into their world. Jen Gryzmala: I read all 3 books in about a week. Very excited to see the movie, but I don’t think it will be as good as the book. Reading the book gives so much more to the imagination. The first book keeps you on the edge of your seat almost the entire time. The last two books are equally as good. adam.testa@thesouthern.com 618-351-5031
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Movie version of ‘The Hunger Games’ stays true, doesn’t inspire The Hunger Games **½
the recycled sci-fi tropes of novelist Suzanne Collins, science fiction for kids new to sci-fi. It features a winning heroine, a handsome boy she left behind, and a reliable love interest for the “Game” itself. In the distant future, America has disintegrated into Panem, a collection of “districts” under the thumb of the Capitol. BY ROGER MOORE These folk keep the citizens MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS in the out-districts in line with a combination of force With a hyped-to-theand reality television. And hilt teen-friendly The Event of the TV season phenomenon like “The is the annual Hunger Hunger Games,” the Games, when 24 tween-tofilmmaker’s first and teenagers fight to the foremost worry is to not death. screw it up. Gary Ross, who Katniss, played by directed “Seabiscuit,” Jennifer Lawrence, is a manages to get this nag out mountain girl with forest of the starting gate and savvy and bow-hunting across the finish line with skills. When her sister is no major blunders, but picked for the games, without much in the way of Katniss volunteers to take inspiration, either. her place. She and the local It’s a slow trip through baker’s son, Peeta (Josh
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Hutcherson) will represent District 12. They are shepherded into this world by a garishly made-up Elizabeth Banks and trained by the drunken Hamish (Woody Harrelson). On live TV, they’re presented to the nation, where they must charm the public (the show is manipulated to give popular kids all the breaks). Director Ross and his designers give the District 12 scenes a pall of brown and gray. But the city folk are straight out of “The Wizard of Oz” or Dr. Seuss, with everyone wearing outlandish eye makeup, overly colorful costumes and Cindy Lou Hoo hairstyles The meteoric rise of Lawrence hasn’t allowed her time to learn how to play romance. That’s partly her character, but you look for a little teen heat in her affections for Peeta and hometown pal Gale
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‘October Baby’ too slow to be entertaining October Baby *1/2
the one releasing “October Baby.” Apparently, the Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material; starring acquisitions department never took to heart the Rachel Hendrix, Jason elder’s most famous words Burkey, John Schneider and about movies: “Pictures Jasmine Guy; directed by were made to entertain. If you want to send a Andrew and Jon Erwin; message, call Western opening Friday at AMC Union.” Centre 8 in Marion “October Baby” is earnest, sober and serious, BY ROGER MOORE a faith-based film that MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS clothes itself in more subtle It’s ironic that the studio faith-friendly garb. It’s about abortion, and the founded by the son of Hollywood founding father payoff moment is when a Samuel Goldwyn should be former nurse (Jasmine Guy) goes into graphic detail what happened in a botched Alabama abortion years before. But the filmmakers don’t fret over how long they take to get to that
sermonette, how dull their movie is up to that point, how banal the characters and dialogue and how inept other details (e.g. geography) come off. Rachel Hendrix is Hannah, a college freshman actress who has had lingering health issues — asthma, hip surgeries, seizures. When one of those maladies causes her to collapse onstage, the origin of those problems is revealed.Hannah was a baby who survived a botched late-term abortion. She was adopted by a doctor (John Schneider) and his wife (Jennifer Price) who never told her the truth. Now, she’s got her birth certificate and a
convenient collection of college pals who are headed to New Orleans for spring break. Hannah was born in Mobile, Ala. Her toohelpful never-quiteboyfriend (Jason Burkey) offers to bring her along and make a stop there. The road picture element (college kids packed in an ancient VW Microbus) has a couple of moments of life and a couple of characters have comic potential. Static, talky scenes just sit there, waiting for something to happen. There’s no urgency to it. Filmmakers Jon and Andrew Erwin, faith-film vets, are more interested in back-door references to faith than advancing the plot.
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Exhibits Battle of Shiloh exhibit: Man Can Die But Once: Shiloh Letters, Morris Library, SIU, Hall of Presidents and Chancellors exhibit cases; commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Civil War battle; through April 20. Wineries Vintage Art Month: Entire month of March, Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Wineries; local artists showcased; www.shawnee winetrail.com. Celebrating Southern Illinois Diversity: LEAA Art Exhibit, Little Egypt Art Centre, 601 Tower Square, Marion; through March 30; www.littleegyptarts.com; 618998-8530. Shrode Fine Art & Craft Competition and Exhibit: Shrode Art Center at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; through May 6;
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Receptions Student Art Show: Opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, Rend Lake College Theatre Lobby, 468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina; through April 27; 618-4375321 ext. 1237. Pradnya Dharmadhikari: The Gallery Space, Law office of Joni Beth Bailey, Murphysboro; artist expresses herself; closing, 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 23. Fantastic Fibers 2012: Opening reception, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, March 31, Yeiser Art Center, downtown Paducah; artwork created with fiber as the primary medium; through May 5; runs concurrent with the American Quilter’s Society’s Quilt Week in Paducah; 270-442-2453; www.theyeiser.org.
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THURSDAY BENTON Duncan Dance Barn:: Spring Pond Opry Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m., 13545 Spring Pond Road CARBONDALE Club Traz: The Hakks/ Porn on the Cob/Lori’s Puppets, 9 p.m., 213 E. Main Hangar 9: Reverend Horton Heat/Larry and His Flask, 511 S. Illinois PK’s: The Switchmen, 308 S. Illinois WHITE ASH Scarlett’s Music Barn: Country Music Band, 7-10 p.m., 207 Potter
FRIDAY CARBONDALE Hangar 9: The Funky Butt Brass Band/Big Mike Aguirre, 511 S. Illinois Pinch Penny/Copper Dragon: Brushfire, 700 E. Grand PK’s: The Scandal, 308 S. Illinois Tres Hombres: Ben Miller Band, 10 p.m., 119 N. Washington
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Local musicians support Gaia House CARBONDALE — The Southern Illinois West African Drumming Ensemble, Nile Breeze Dance Company, Moccasin Gap Trio and Skee are coming together for a Gaia House fundraiser. Southern Illinoisans are invited to spring into action this year and make a difference locally by joining the bands and the community for a fun evening of music, knowledge and vegetarian soul food starting at 9 p.m. Friday, March 23. Tickets can be purchased in advanced for $7 and will be available at the door for $10 Friday. — Matt McGuire
The Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra closes its season Tuesday, March 27. The finale event, “Out of This World,” features the monumental symphonic work “The Planets” by Gustav Holst. The concert begins with the Russian Easter Overture by Nicolai Rinsky, and the local orchestra will be joined by the SIU Edwardsville Orchestra. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Shryock Auditorium. Tickets are
$20 for the general public and $8 for students of any age. Special $8 tickets will also be offered to families with a union card as part of a “Union Night at the Symphony” promotion. Tickets can be purchased at www.southerntickets online.com or at 618-453-6000. The symphony will present a special 50-minute Klassics for Kids event at 10 a.m. at Shryock. Admission is free and no reservations are required. — Adam Testa
SIU School of Music to host two guest recitals CARBONDALE — The School of Music at SIU Carbondale welcomes two musicians for guest recitals. First up is Timothy Schmidt, assistant professor at Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. The free recital begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March
23, at the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall. Rajung Yang, pianist, will present a free recital at 7:30 p.m. April 3 at the Old Baptist Foundation Recital Hall. Yang is assistant professor of piano at the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton School of Music. — University Communications