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CARBONDALE — As The Stage Co. prepares to open the final show of its current season with tonight’s rendition of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” the theater troupe has also begun looking to the future. The group has announced five productions for its 2012-13 season, beginning this fall. The lineup includes: “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton: The modern comedy-drama focuses on a playground altercation between two young boys, which causes their parents to arrange a meeting to solve the problems. The interactions begin cordially, but as they continue, tensions spike and matters become more heated. David Rush directs. Runs Oct. 5-7 and 12-14. “Blithe Spirit” by Noel Coward: Ill-tempered novelist Charles Condomine is a widower, but despite the fact he has since remarried, he continues to be haunted, literally, by the ghost of his first wife, Elvira. A visiting medium, Madame Arcati, is called in, and before long, Condomine’s second wife Ruth is killed and joins the haunting. Christian Moe directs. Runs Dec. 7-9 and 14-16. “Ladies of the Corridor” by Dorothy Parker and Arnaud d’Usseau: Set in a residential hotel in the early 1950s, the women at the center of this play are mostly bitter, frustrated, bored and driven to suicide, kleptomania or spending time at the movies. hen widowhood comes to middle-aged American women, those ready for a career are the most likely to be happy. Vincent Rhomberg directs. Runs Feb. 15-17 and 22-24. “Making God Laugh” by Sean Grennan: With a title based on Woody Allen’s famous line, “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans,” this play explores the concept of empty-nester families welcoming home children for their holidays. Through three decades, the children question whether going home again was a good idea. Craig Hinde directs. Runs April 12-14 and 19-20. “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery, adapted by Joseph Robinette: A classic tale is told in a new dramatization that aims to capture the charm and excitement of the original. The play recreates memorable moments and events in the life of orphan Anne Shirley. Jennifer Caudell. Runs July 11-14, 2013.
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Chamber seeking Mardi Gras Queen contestants PINCKNEYVILLE — Current Mardi Gras Queen Maegan Ferguson will pass the crown to new royalty Oct. 13 at the annual Mardi Gras Queen’s Pageant. The Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce is seeking women between the ages of 16 and 22 who are interested in competing for the title. Those under 18 must have the consent of parent or guardian. Entrants must be single, never married or divorced. Each contestant must obtain a sponsor and submit the required $150 sponsorship fee. Entry deadline is Sept. 1.
Contestants will compete for $2,400 in scholarships. Contestants are judged on stage appearance, interview, evening gown and swimsuit competition. The queen reigns over the Mardi Gras Festival and will be asked to make various appearances for the community in her role as queen. Those interested in entering the pageant may call the Pinckneyville Chamber of Commerce at 618-357-3243 or email pvillechamber.execdirector @gmail.com for info packet and application. — The Southern
Washington County fair adds free concert tonight NASHVILLE — For the first time, the Washington County Fair will feature a night of free entertainment. Local band Bourbon Trail will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, July 12, in front of the grandstand ticket booth at the fairgrounds. Beaucoup Bottom Band will followup from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. A county tractor pull will take place Friday, July 13. Limited to Washington
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County residents, the competition features 12 classes, each with seven prize-winning places ranging from $30 to $100. Tractor and truck weighing will be from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Pitchford Elevator. The tractor pull begins at 7 p.m. A demolition derby is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14. There are also carnival rides every night through Saturday. — Adam Testa
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Benton; treasure hunt using GPS units; bring your own GPS Guest speaker: Herbert K. unit or use provided; no GPS Russell, author of The State of experience necessary; Southern Illinois: An Illustrated 618-724-2493; www.mvs.us History, 2 p.m. Friday July 13, ace.army.mil/rend. Herrin City Library; fresh Ventriloquist Janie Jett interpretations of a number Mason: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, of important aspects of July 14, Kentucky Opry, 88 Southern Illinois history; Chilton Lane, Benton, Ky.; 618-453-6633. $20/$19/$10/$7.50; www. kentuckyopry.com; 888-4598704. Events DWOS fundraiser: Girl Washington County Fair: Scouts of Southern Illinois’ Today-Saturday, July 14, Dancing With OUR Stars, fairgrounds, Nashville; tractor 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 28, pulls, music, demolition Krieger’s Convention Center, derby, carnival, food; free Holiday Inn, Mount Vernon; parking. adults only; silent auction, Farm Toy Show: Friday5:30 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 13-14, during Celebrity Star Dance Massac County Youth Fair, competition, 7:30 p.m.; $45 Metropolis; 6-9 p.m. Friday dinner and dancing; call and 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 618-242-5079 or email Saturday; farm and ewilson@gsofsi.org. construction toys, trucks, cars, crafts, door prizes and Films food, air-conditioned Massac County Youth Metropolis Movies in the Building, 4476 Korte Road, Park: Rio, 8 p.m. Friday, July west side of Massac County 13, Massac State Park; through High School; tractor and old September; bring chairs; machinery show, 8 a.m. until seating at 7 p.m.; free; dark Saturday-Sunday, 618-524-6402. July 14-15; parades, 6 p.m. Split Estate: 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Saturday, July 21, Mulberry Hill fairgrounds; 618-524-2909; Farm, 5370 Springer Ridge cdwill@maxbb.com. Road, Carbondale; Emmy Geocaching – A Modern Award-winning documentary Day Treasure Hunt: 11 a.m. on hydraulic fracturing; free; and 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 618-559-7595; www.split Rend Lake Visitor Center, estate.com
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Auditorium, John A. Logan College, Carterville; $12; Adventures of 618-985-2828 Ext. 8287; Huckleberry Finn: The Stage www.jalc.edu/activities Company, 418 N. Illinois Ave., Fiddler on the Roof Jr.: Carbondale; 7 p.m. Musical, 7 p.m. FridayThursday-Saturday, July Saturday, July 20-21 and 12-14; 2 p.m. SaturdaySunday, July 22, Herrin Civic Sunday, July 14-15; $10/$5; Center; featuring students of www.stagecompany.org; Park Avenue Production’s 618-549-5466. summer camp; $10; tickets, Chicago: 7:30 p.m. 618-727-4166 or 618-521Friday-Saturday July 13-14 7084. and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 15, Cinderella: ThursdayMcLeod Theater, Monday, July 26-30, Communications Building, McLeod Theater, SIU; $25/$10; 618-453-6000; Communications Building, www.southernticketsonline. SIU; performances, 7:30 p.m. com. Thursday-Saturday and Legally Blonde: The Monday, 2 p.m. Sunday; Musical, 7 p.m. Thursday$16/$8; 618-453-6000; Saturday, July 19-21, O’Neil www.southernticketsonline.
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MOVIES Art Events Thursday Night Live: Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; exhibits, programs, activities; Thursdays through Aug. 30; variety of interests and age groups; open until 8 p.m.; www.cedarhurst. org; 618-242-1236.
Call for Art Arts at the Edition: River to River Visual Arts Association and The Edition at 315 Event Center in Anna present a semijuried art and fine crafts show during Union County Colorfest, Oct. 13 and 14; deadline to enter July 15; r2rvaa@ gmail.com; 618-697-5563.
Exhibits Seasons Around the Lakes: ByJanice Farley, Tribeca Gallery, Paducah; features photos taken within Kentucky; through Aug. 27; philip.mccabe@me.com; 270-444-3960. From Humble Beginnings: Lincoln’s Illinois, 1830-1861, Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, 14967 Gun Creek Trail, Whittington; commemorates the bicentennial; through July 22. Jeff Ray: Acrylic paintings, Harrisburg District Library; through July 22; title, Wildlife and More. Centering the Circle: Ceramic Art of Craig Rhodes,
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For a complete list of exhibits, visit flipsideonline.com. Regenhardt Gallery, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; variety of forms, textures, glazes, and glazing techniques fired in both electric and gas kilns; through July 29; 618-242-1236; www.cedarhurst.org. The Allure of the Vessel: The Beal Grand Corridor Gallery, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; variety of vessels or sculptural works; through July 29; 618-242-1236; www.cedarhurst.org. Jon Burgerman: Color Me Silly, The Beck Family Center Gallery, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; familyfriendly interactive exhibit; through July 29; 618-242-1236; www.cedarhurst.org.
Receptions Paintings and Works on Paper 1993-2012: By Cheonae Kim, The Gallery Space, Law office of Joni Beth Baily, 1008 Walnut St, Murphysboro; reception, 6-8 p.m. July 13; through Oct. 22; gallery hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Structures & Machinery 6: Little Egypt Arts Centre, Tower Square, Marion; artists include Janet Bixler, Palanita Eli, Brenda Fleming, Peggy Forthman, Michelle Fredman, Betty Jesse, Kris
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Killman , Cec Meye, Sandie Kahl, Peggy McPhillips, Barbara Patton, Marie Samuel, Thomas Rabideau Lydia Ramsey, Karen Switzer, Marlene Webb and Nancy Young; silent auction; closing reception, 4 p.m. Saturday, July 14; 618-998-8530; www.littleegyptarts.com. Necessary Art: Mixed media by Rebecca Trammel and wood craft by Mike Nosovitsky, anthill gallery, 102 N. Front St., Cobden; reception, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, July 14; exhibition hours are noon-4 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.6 p.m. Saturday; through Aug. 4. Rejection Notice: By Michael Faris, July 11-21, Community Arts Center, 1250 E. Rexford St., Centralia; reception, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 14; 618-322-9181 or farises@frontier.com.
Workshops Shawnee Quilters Guild workshops: Presented by Laura Wasilowski, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, July 1819, Brehm Preparatory School, 1245 E. Grand Ave., Carbondale; $50 each plus kit fee; preregistration required; 618-4578876 or sandynrhb@aol.com.
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Paducah seeking artists to paint fire hydrants PADUCAH — The LowerTown Arts District is home to a wide array of galleries and exhibition spaces, but a new project sponsored by the Paducah Renaissance Alliance aims will add another artistic dimension to the area. Paint the Plugs, a community art project, allows members of the community to apply to paint specified fire hydrants in town with unique personal designs. Interested artists are
invited to submit an original design for one of 26 fireplugs in LowerTown. Submissions must be postmarked to the PRA office by July 20. Accepted painters will be notified July 27 and all painting must be completed by Sept. 3. PRA will then host a voting contest on its Facebook page from Sept. 4 through Oct. 12. More information is available online at www.paducahalliance.org. — Adam Testa
Cheonae Kim art exhibit reception set for Friday MURPHYSBORO — Artist Cheonae Kim will be part of a meet-and-greet reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 13, at the Gallery Space in Murphysboro. Kim, a native of Bupyong, Korea, is showcasing an exhibit, “Paintings and Works on Paper 1993-2012” at the gallery, 1008 Walnut St., through Oct. 22. Her work has been showcased across the world at venues including the Glasgow School of Art and Design, the Chicago Cultural Center, the
Milwaukee Art Museum, UCLA Hammer Museum in Los Angeles and the Forum for Contemporary Art in St. Louis. In 1993, she received a National Endowment for the Arts Visual Artists Fellowship grant. Describing her work, Kim said it deals with visual interplay using color and structure. She draws her inspiration from people, her surroundings and music, and she has an emphasis on proportion and scale. — Adam Testa
Workshops, lecture offered by Shawnee Quilters Guild CARBONDALE — Shawnee Quilters Guild will offer quilting workshops and a lecture at Brehm School, 1245 East Grand Ave, next week. Beginning with an 8:30 a.m. registration, the first workshop, “Colorful Leaves,” will be presented from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, by Laura Wasilowski. The second workshop, “Garden of Eden,” will be presented from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday, July 19, also by Wasilowski. Sewing machines will not be needed for the workshops. The fee for each workshop is $50, which will require an additional $20 to $25 kit fee. There will also be a public lecture “I Quilt, Therefore I Am,” by Laura Wasilowski from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, July 20. For more, call Sandy Bartelsmeyer at 618457-8876 or email sandynrhb@aol.com. — The Southern
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Trace Adkins, Corey Smith added Jerry Ford Orchestra, The Phonics Kevin Lucas Orchestra performing Friday at Egyptian Hills Resort to October’s Country Fest lineup headline Harrisburg benefit SPARTA — A third night has been added to a country music festival headed to the World Shooting and Recreation Complex this fall. Trace Adkins and Corey Smith will take the stage on Friday, Oct. 5, as part of the Country Fest event. Singleday admission will be $40 in advance and $50 at the gate. Multi-day ticket packages for the three-day event will also be available. The other nights of the festival will be headlined by Dierks Bentley and Tim
McGraw. Supporting acts include LoCash Cowboys and Colt Ford on Saturday and The Farm and Casey James on Sunday. More information on the festival is available online at www.sicountryfest.com. Adkins has built a reputation as one of country music’s top stars, recording more than 10 studio albums and scoring a number of recognitions and nominations, from the Grammys to the CMT Awards. — Adam Testa
The Well Reds playing on Shryock steps CARBONDALE — Atlanta-based rockers The Well Reds will take to the steps of Shryock Auditorium at 7 p.m. tonight as part of the Sunset Concert series. The group has carved out its niche in the rock scene in their hometown by creating an alternative take on poprock that mixes clean guitar tones with vocal melodies, detailed instrumentation and acute lyric styling.
The band’s latest project us a six-song EP that has gained traction with fans and industry insiders. Mixtape Atlanta had this praise for that album: “Composed of season musicians and a uniquely distinctive sound, The Well Reds’ tailored orchestration of emotional yet mature pop anthems will have you humming the melody and singing the lyrics after just one listen.”
ALTO PASS — The Jerry Ford Orchestra and The Phonics will headline a special fundraiser to benefit the continued recovery in Harrisburg following Feb. 29’s deadly tornado. The two bands will provide a day of entertainment at Von Jakob Winery, 230 Illinois 127, from 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15. There will be a $10 cover charge, and all proceeds will be donated to the ongoing recovery efforts. Jerry Ford has been performing live music throughout the Midwest for more than 50 years. He was a featured artist at the Purple Crackle and
Colony Club in East Cape Girardeau for several years and has also performed with Bob Crosby, Dick Jergens and Ted Weems among others. His 14-piece orchestra remains a popular musical act in the region, keeping the music of the Big Band Era alive and playing a number of special events, including recent installments of the Du Quoin State Fair. The Phonics is comprised of members of The Soul Phonics, a 1970s band with a Shadow Recorders contract that played schools and nightclubs across the Midwest. — Adam Testa
CREAL SPRINGS — The award-winning Kevin Lucas Orchestra will make its debut at the Egyptian Hills Resort, marking the group’s first appearance in the Marion area. The band, which frequently performs around the Midwest and on the Southern Illinois wine trail, will be performing at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 13, at the resort. “We are excited to finally be bringing our music east of I-57 in Southern Illinois,” Lucas said. “This is a first for us.” The group’s performance comes at a time when the band members are celebrating
another first — making a fast upward climb on a major radio ratings chart. Two weeks ago, the band’s single “Here I Am” was ranked No. 141 on the FMQB charts, and this week, they had reached No. 81. “We have been on the bottom of this chart before, but this is our first time making a serious upward run,” Lucas said. “We have been near the top of several national ‘indie’ charts in the past, but the FMQB chart has mostly major label artists on it, along with their high-powered promotion budgets that we are competing against. This is the big leagues.” — Adam Testa
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CARTERVILLE — Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry are very different individuals. Montgomery’s rugged look comes straight out the outlaw style of the 19th century West, while his baritone voice moves anyone who listens. Gentry, on the other hand, has more of the classic modern style and a piercing tenor sound. But pair them together and it’s a proven recipe for success. Together, the duo has recorded music and taken the stage entertaining audiences for more than a decade. Through it all, though, one
of their most proud accomplishments has been remaining themselves. “We’ve never sold out to anybody,” Montgomery said. “What you see with us is what you get.” And the same holds true for the style and content of their tunes, as well. “We’ve always been consistent about choosing songs that deal with the working class, songs people can identify with,” Gentry said. “We’ve stayed true to that.” The duo came first found success with 1999’s “Tattoos and Scars,” which introduced them as a new force in the industry and shared their blue-collar honky-tonk style with the world. By their third
album, 2002’s “My Town,” the duo had become leaders of the movement within the country genre. Even in those early days, Montgomery Gentry not only racked up victories on the charts but also on the awards shows. They were named the County Music Association Duo of the Year in 2000 and also received honors that year from the American Music Awards, Academy of Country Music and the readers of Radio & Records magazine. But it would take several years for the boys to come together and record what they consider the quintessential Montgomery Gentry album, 2009’s “Back When
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personal favorite of both performers. They followed it up with a “Hits” album featuring both old songs and new recordings and 2011’s “Rebels on the Run,” their first album on their new label, Average Joe’s Entertainment, co-owned by country-rap star Colt Ford. Montgomery Gentry continues a full schedule on the road, as well. They will be performing at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21, at Walker’s Bluff winery in Carterville. Tickets for the show are $45, or $100 for VIP, and can be purchased at www. southernticketsonline.com or by calling 618-453-6000. Fans can expect to see the same Montgomery Gentry they’ve seen and heard for the past 13 years. Again, that’s
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something that both men take pride in. They remain committed to the fans and their peers, evidenced by the fact they still use the same band as they did in their early honky tonk days. “We keep to our roots,” Montgomery said. “We’ll always talk about the good, the bad, the ugly and the party on the weekend. We’ll always include the man upstairs and our American heroes.” And some things about their music will never change, either. “When we sing a song, it’ll always tell a story,” Gentry said. “That’s just who we are.” — Additional Source: Columbia Nashville adam.testa@thesouthern.com 618-351-5031
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avid Batts is among the hundreds of musicians posting original material on social media websites on a daily basis. A resident of West Frankfort, Batts has been involved in the local music scene for more than 30 years. He has adjusted to vinyl, tape, compact discs and now the Internet. There was a motive for his madness, however, with the new distribution format earlier this year. He was posting songs recorded by his new band, Nash and The Ramblers, in an
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effort to develop a huge fan base in the area with the highquality fresh new sound he calls “funkabilly,” paving the way for large crowds when they performed at local venues. Then something totally unexpected happened. The “funkabilly” was discovered by talent scouts of veteran Nashville record producer Doc “The Hitman” Holiday, who has had success with Mel McDaniel, Doug Kershaw, the Kentucky Headhunters and his latest project, “Musical Memories of Mayberry,” featuring and endorsed by the late Andy Griffith. Holiday has upcoming studio work with George Jones, Willie Nelson and Marty Stuart. In addition, he wants to change the stale
musical flow coming out of Music City, so his staff relentlessly searched online site reverbnation.com and unearthed seven potential “breakout artists” and offered them risk-free recording contracts. Nash and The Ramblers were one of the elite acts that turned Holiday’s head. “When I got his offer through an email, I was certainly apprehensive. I’ve seen all the scams and how people lose a lot of money, so I did some investigating before I committed to anything,” Batts said. Batts went to Holiday’s website and discovered a photo of Holiday and Bobby Bradley, grandson of SEE HOFFARD / PAGE 10
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THEATER lead singer Jim Cato of Goreville submitted “Southern Sunday Morning.” The two songs were mailed to the producer. “He sent me an email a couple days later at 4 o’clock in the morning and said he was floored by both songs,” Batts said. “He thinks ‘Southern Sunday Morning’ has a Glenn Campbell ‘Southern Nights’ feel and will go over big in Europe and Australia. He called ‘Redneck Girl’ classic morning drive music.” Batts said the band will be making the journey to the famous Quad Studios in Nashville to record the songs on Aug. 21 and 22. Holiday plans to release the tunes to national and international markets on Sept. 20. If the response is positive, Holiday will find financial support for recording an entire album, tentatively scheduled for November. “This is everything I’ve been looking for and after 30 years it just kind of fell in our lap,” Batts said. The band will be in concert at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 4 at the Sesser Opera House. Stellar bluegrass act Cobb County will be the opening act. Admission is $10. For additional information, call Batts at 618-4357320. VINCE HOFFARD can be reached at 618-658-9095 or vincehoffard@ yahoo.com.
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Few mammoth laughs, but plenty of chuckles drift into latest ‘Ice Age’ Ice Age: Continental Drift **1/2 Rated PG for mild rude humor and action/ peril; starring the voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Denis Leary, Jennifer Lopez, Peer Dinklage; directed by Steve Martino; opening Friday at ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and AMC Centre 8 in Marion BY ROGER MOORE MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS
There’s considerably less drift in “Ice Age: Continental Drift,” the latest in a long line of lucrative cartoons from Blue Sky Studios and their friends at Fox. It’s all sight gags and action beats, which tends to cover the shortcomings these assemblyline farces are infamous for. And at a brisk 94 minutes, it’s less reliant on charm-starved chatter among its increasingly overstuffed voice cast. Yes, there are even MORE big names doing the talking for the various Ice Age critters — pop stars Nicki Minaj and Jennifer
Lopez join up, with Peter Dinklage, Wanda Sykes, Joy Behar, Nick Frost and Simon Pegg. But that old rule that “They only add more big names to the voice cast when they’re worried about the animation” doesn’t apply, as this is the least chatty film of this series. The “Ice Age” movies are known for their sloppy science, and this one has the growing extended family of mammoths (Ray Romano, Queen Latifah and now “daughter” Keke Palmer) split up by the splitting of continents. Yeah, Scrat, that nut-obsessed saber-toothed squirrel, had something to do with it. Manny the mammoth (Romano), Diego the sabertoothed tiger (Denis Leary), Sid, the innocent but accident-prone sloth (John Leguizamo, always funny) and Sid’s Granny (Sykes) are adrift on an iceberg, wondering how to get back to the others. That’s when they meet the pirates. Of course there are pirates! Captain Gutt is the primate
life lessons in which the kid mammoth Peaches (Palmer) learns that “cool kids” who want you to abandon your old friends aren’t cool. And every so often, Scrat has another frustrating encounter with that elusive prehistoric acorn. Sykes’ Granny may mutter “All STUDIO this sweetness is gonna rot my teeth,” but it all goes by so ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift,’ is quickly that even text-checking opening in theaters this weekend. parents won’t mind. The animation is better than who has figured out how to turn ever (check out the photo-real icebergs into buccaneer boats, water and ice here). The 3-D and his scurvy crew of rabbits, sea lions and blood-thirsty gulls sight gags work. No, it’s not “Rio,” Blue Sky’s best effort to has designs on Manny & Co. Gutt, voiced by Peter Dinklage, date. But they’ve steadily raised leads his crew in a lusty pirate sea the bar on the look of these films, if not the science lessons in the chantey. “In a world that’s going under, script. (A brief, witty and dialogueyou must learn to plunder,” free “Simpsons” 3-D short film, Dinklage (“Game of Thrones”) “The Longest Daycare,” precedes croons. He’s helped by his own this “Ice Age.” Maggie, the baby, tiger sidekick, voiced by Ms. is tormented while trying to save Lopez. The castaway Ice Agers plot to a butterfly from a baby bully at foil the pirates, with the help of a the internment camp where she’s deposited by her parents each gag borrowed from “Open day. Four minutes, five pretty big Season.” And back on dry, laughs. Nice.) drifting land, we get a couple of
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‘To Rome with Love’ Set in one of the world’s most enchanting cities, Woody Allen’s new film ‘To Rome with Love’ bring together a diverse group of people from around the globe for an encounter as only Allen can tell. Allen, Alec Baldwin, Penelope Cruz, Judy Davis and Jesse Eisenberg star in the movie, which is rated R for some sexual references. The movie is now showing at University Place 8 in Carbondale.
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