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Art for Giving: Off The Wall exhibit for the selection of holiday gifts, Varsity Center for the Arts, Carbondale; artists include Molly Groom Alter, Paulette Aronson, Roberta Elliott, Karen Fiorino, Teresa Fix, Kendall Inman, Dan Johnson, Susie Phillips and Sarah Shoot; 11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4-7 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; through Dec. 30; 618-4575100. The Color of Winter: Exhibit and silent auction of art, Corridor Gallery, Carbondale Civic Center; hours 9 a.m.5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday, Dec. 4; 618-4575100. Holiday Open House: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Nov. 26-28, Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, Rend Lake, 14967 Gun Creek Trail, Whittington; artist; www. museum.state.il.us/artisans or 618-629-2220. Art Over Easy fundraiser and art show: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, Surplus Gallery, Glove Factory, 432 S. Washington St., Carbondale; $30; http://artanddesign .siuc.edu or lduncan@siu.edu. For Kids’ Sake Art Show: Harbaugh’s Café, Thai Taste, Town Square Market, Tres Hombres and White &
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Exhibits Visiting Artist Series: Carman Gray, Rend Lake College, Ina; through Nov. 26; 618-437-5321. 2010 LEAA Photo Invitational Competition: Photographers from Southern Illinois; sponsored by The Little Egypt Arts Centre, Tower Square, Marion; through Nov. 30; www.littleegyptarts.com. Holiday Extravaganza exhibit: Dec. 1-Jan. 10, Little Egypt Arts Centre, downtown square, Marion; hours, 9 a.m.1 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Undergraduate Art Show: Work by SIU students, Art Alley, second floor, Student Center, SIUC, through Dec. 6; 618-536-3393 or spc4fun.com. The Vogel Collection/Carbondale Community Arts’ Biennial: SIUC University Museum; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; through Dec. 11; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388. Joy of Painting: By Joan Skiver-Levy, Central Showcase at Realty Central, 1825 Murdale Shopping Center, Carbondale; hours, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday; through
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Dec. 11; 618-457-4663. Glass at 40: Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the SIUC Glass Program by Bill Boysen, SIUC University Museum; artist Bill Boysen, now professor emeritus, launched the glass program at SIUC’s School of Art; through Dec. 11; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388. Combined Faculty Art Exhibit: SIUC University Museum; exhibit features art from SIUC faculty; 10 a.m.4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; through Dec. 12; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388. Masters of Fine Arts’ Preview: SIUC University Museum; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; through Dec. 12; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388. Betty Martyn’s World: Harrisburg District Library; through Dec. 14. OFF THE WALL: Holiday Group Artist Exhibition, anthill gallery and vintage curiosities and The Yellow Moon Café, downtown Cobden; through Dec. 19; anthillgallery@gmail .com or 618-457-7641. What’s the Buzz on the Playground: Features St. Louis artists, Cedarhurst Center for The Arts, 2600 Richview Road, Mount Vernon; curated by St. Louis artist Mary Sprague; through Dec. 30;
www.cedarhurst.org or 618-242-1236. Drawn to Details: Alexis Trammell, Tribeca Gallery. 127 Market House Square, downtown Paducah; through Jan. 4; plumbart@bellsouth .net; 270-898-3825 or mrstrammell05@aol.com. Focus 4: Shows by Mel Watkin, Kevin Veara, Judith Raphael and Jacqueline Moses, The Illinois State Museum Southern Illinois Art Gallery, Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center, Whittington; through Feb. 27; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 618-629-2220 or museum.state.il.us/ismsites. Carolyn Gassan Plochmann display: Morris Library, SIUC; in the cases outside the Hall of Presidents; 618-453-2516. Ongoing art exhibit: Photographs of Juhree Veach, mosaics from Janet Altoff and sculpture from Tom Horn, StarView Vineyards, Wing Hill Road, Cobden; 618-893-9463 or starviewvineyards.com.
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Carbondale Community Arts hosts holiday exhibits CARBONDALE — Carbondale Community Arts is hosting “Art for Giving,” an offthe-wall exhibit for the selection of holiday gifts or that special piece of artwork for the home through Dec. 30. Work from local artists including Molly Groom Alter, Paulette Aronson, Roberta Elliot, Karen Fiorino, Teresa Fix, Kendall Inman, Dan Johnson, Susie Phillips and Sarah Shoot will be available for PROVIDED purchase. The These two pieces are a part of the exhibit. exhibit features jewelry, cards, small sculptures, paintings annual Lights Fantastic and more. The gallery will be open from 11:30 a.m. Parade. The to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, exhibit, “The Color of 4 to 7 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Winter,” will be Saturdays at the Varsity Center for the on display in Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave. Informal the Civic Center Corridor Gallery receptions will take place during open through Dec. 4. The silent auction hours each Friday. portion will close at 6 p.m. that day. CCA is also hosting an exhibit and silent auction in conjunction with the — Adam Testa
Southern Illinois Art and Artisan Center celebrates 25 years WHITTINGTON — The Southern Illinois Art and Artisan Center will offer a new perspective on holiday gifts during its 25th anniversary celebration open house this weekend. The center will host a
special event commemorating 25 years of juried competition from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25-27. The event will feature artist demonstrations,
refreshments and more. The facility is at 14967 Gun Creek Trail. For more information, call 618-629-2220 or visit museum.state.il.us/ artisans. — Adam Testa
Madrigal dinner headlines Shawnee Hills Holiday Arts Festival ANNA — A madrigal dinner featuring Christmas music from the Renaissance era will highlight the annual Shawnee Hills Holiday Arts Festival at Anna Arts Center. Get Healthy for Life and The Coffee Station will
cater the dinner, which includes turkey tetrazzini, baked chicken and rice and several choices of side dishes. Tickets for the dinner event are $15. The event will also showcase a quilt and fabric art exhibit featuring works by Barbara Jahn, Kathy
Wright, Carol Dooley and other local quilters. The exhibit will remain on display through December. The madrigal dinner begins at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at the Anna Arts Center, 125 W. Davie St. — Adam Testa
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SIUC student organizations host art sales CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Carbondale art students will be peddling their wares at pre-holiday sales events next week. Multiple student associations will offer special preview sales Wednesday, Dec. 1. Southern Clay Works will be hosting a pottery preview sale in the ceramics studio, in the industrial wing of Pulliam Hall, from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. The official sale is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2. The Graduate
Association of Painters and Printmakers will present a mini-print preview sale in the Glove Factory, 432 S. Washington Ave., from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Their works will also be on sale between Thursday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 4, at the Holiday Craft Sale at the Student Center. Southern Glass Works will also sponsor a holiday sale. This sale is set for 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at The Glass House, 1002 W. Whitney St. — Adam Testa
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Holiday Home Tour: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 26-28 and Dec. 2-5, Book signing: By Harry L. Riverlore Mansion, 2723 Spiller, three-book Murder in Washington Ave., Cairo; 1865 the Heartland series, 2 p.m. historical home is decorated Saturday, Nov. 27, Marion for the holidays; 618-734-1840. Bookworm, Illinois Centre Mall; Candy Cane Lane: Nov. 26 the books are now available in through Dec. 31, West soft cover for $19.95 each; Frankfort; hours, 5-10 p.m. 618- 997-3790. Monday through Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dance 5-10 p.m. Sunday; Drivethrough neighborhood In Concert: Modern, jazz, decorated with Christmas hip-hop and ballet by The lights and holiday scenery in Southern Illinois Dance downtown West Frankfort Company, 7:30 p.m. Friday, beginning at Main Street past Dec. 3 and 2 p.m. Saturday, the high school. Dec. 4, Furr Auditorium, Holiday Lights Fair: Drive Pulliam, room 42, SIUC; through, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 26-Dec. features hip-hop artist Daniel 30, Du Quoin State Baine; PG-13 because of Fairgrounds; lighted displays language; $8-$4; www.si throughout the fairgrounds; danceco.rso.siuc.edu. exhibition hall open FridaySunday the first three Holiday Events weekends of December with musical performances, holiday 8th Annual Christmas Bazaar: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 26, tree display, visits with Santa;$8 per vehicle; 618-54227 and Dec. 4 and 11, Union 8338. County Museum, 117 S. Alto Pass Quilters Appleknocker Drive, Cobden. Christmas Bazaar: 8 a.m.holiday-related items; 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, Alto sponsored by the Union Pass Civic Center; craft items, County Historical and baked goods, candies; quilt Genealogy Society; 618-893raffle; chili and hot dogs; 2567 or 618-893-2865.
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618-893-2949. Holiday House at Magnolia Manor: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 27-Dec. 5, Magnolia Manor, 2700 Washington Ave, Cairo; tour the mansion adorned in Christmas decorations; $5; decorations are for sale; 618-734-0201 or www. magnoliamanorcairo.org. Coulterville Holiday Light Display: Nightly from Dec. 1 through Jan. 1, city park; 350 Christmas figurines, animated displays, music; North Pole Express Train; bonfire and hot chocolate, 6-8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday; free; www.coulterville.org or 618-758-2813. SIU Holiday Craft Sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. ThursdayFriday, Dec. 2-3 and 9 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, SIUC Student Center, Art Gallery; handiwork by over 90 artisans including 3-D wooden puzzles, natural leaf wreaths, wood carvings, hand-blown glass ornaments, wine bottle holders, jewelry, hats, scarves, candles, quilts, gift baskets; www.siucstudencenter.org/ craft-shop or call 618-4533636. Christmas On The River: Friday-Sunday, Dec. 3-5, downtown Chester; Lighted Christmas Parade, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3; arts and crafts: 618-826-1430. Christmas Home Tour: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4; decorated homes open to the public; tickets at Pinckneyville City Hall, $10; also shopping in city hall; 618-357-3243. Hometown Christmas and Festival Of Trees: Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, downtown Murphysboro; silent auction, home tour of historic and modern homes decorated for the holidays, holiday shopping at Davis-McCann Center, pet pictures with Santa; 618-687-3663. Christmas Sale: 10 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, Hughes Gallery, 1603 Edith St., Murphysboro; variety of art including handmade cards,
ceramics, jewelry, paintings; part of Murphysboro Hometown Christmas. Christmas In Cobden: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4; Christmas bazaars, exhibits; Santa, 2- 5 p.m.; lighting of the Christmas tree, 5 p.m.; goody bags for children; get list of events at village hall; 618-8932425. Craft And Wine Fair: 9 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, Williamson County Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Drive, Marion; buy or sell Christmas gifts, crafts, baskets, stained glass, handmade jewelry, quilts, candles; wine tasting; admission, $1; six and under, free; 618-993-2657 Country Christmas Stroll And House Tour: 9 a.m.5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, Okawville; craft fair, festival of trees, flea market, house tours, decorated surrey rides; breakfast with Santa; tour admission, $8; 618-243-5694 Christmas Tree Fest and Museum Holiday Market: 10 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, Eldorado Old City Hall: Main Street Luncheon and Bake Sale 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; lunch, $5; also visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus; 618-273-4036. Holiday Tea: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, Carbondale Civic Center: tea in conjunction with the Lights Fantastic Parade; 618-5298040. Metropolis Christmas parade: Floats, bands and Santa, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, Ninth and Market streets; 800-949-5740. Paducah Holiday Parade: 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, downtown Paducah; Broadway and 14th Street to Second Street and Madison; 270-4448508 Lights Fantastic Parade: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. downtown Carbondale; cake walk, 4-6 p.m.; also cookie walk, Polar Express Station, Old Train Depot; pictures with Santa’s Reindeer at Town Square; Rotary Club Chili
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performance and feasting 17th Century style; dinner and show, $25; 618-634-3250. Madrigal Dinner Theatre: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, Rend Lake College, Ina; $25; 618-4375321 ext. 1817. Madrigal Feaste: 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 3, 4 and 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg; full period dress and musical entertainment; $20; make reservations by Monday, Nov. 29; 618-2525400, ext. 2486 or 2487.
Center For The Arts, 418 S Illinois Ave., Carbondale; mature audiences; comedy about a president who plans to win support by saving turkeys from slaughter; Friday and Saturday performances, 7:30 CARBONDALE — The p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m. and Southern Illinois special time, Saturday, Dec. 4, University Carbondale 8 p.m.; $15/$10; www.stage School of Theater will company.org or 618-549close its fall season with a 5466. set of performances of Radio Hollydays: 7:30 p.m. “Alchemy of Desire/Dead Tuesday, Dec. 7, Marion Man’s Blues” at McLeod Cultural and Civic Center, Theater. Marion; a 1940s radio The play with songs, Christmas show featuring a written by Latina 13-piece big band; 618-997playwright and 4030 or www.marionccc songwriter Caridad .org Svich, tells the story of Theater Legally Blonde: 7:30 p.m. Simone, a young woman Nutcracker Ballet: Toys for Thursday, Dec. 9, Carson whose husband Jamie is Tots Collection, 6 p.m. Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., killed at war. She Saturday, Nov. 27, Marion Paducah; $30-$52.50; also searches for his soul in Cultural and Civic Center, bring boxes of cereal to donate the dense fogs of the Tower Square Plaza, Marion; for Paducah Cooperative Louisiana Bayou, and presented by Affton’s Ministry; 270-450-4444 or through a Caribbean Academy of Music & Dance; www.thecarsoncenter.org. religious tradition called admission, a new toy; Away in the Basement: “Santeria,” she’s able to 618-942-6381; 618-997-4030 Christmas show presented by connect with the spirit of or www.marionccc.org. The Church Basement Ladies, her fallen lover. Grease: 7:30 p.m. 2 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, “I’m so excited to work Wednesday, Dec. 1, Carson Dec. 11, Shryock Auditorium, on this project because of Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., SIUC; $24-$49; www.southern the way it combines Paducah; $30-$52.50; also ticketsonline.com; 618-453poetry and passion, the bring boxes of cereal to donate 6000. mortal and the spiritual for Paducah Cooperative Ministry; 270-450-4444 or www.thecarsoncenter.org. Alchemy of Desire/DeadMan’s Blues: A play with songs, Tuesday-Sunday, Dec. 2-5, McLeod Theater, SIUC; play explores love, loss and madness; $6-$16; www.southernticketsonline .com; 618-453-6000. entrees from our dinner menu A Christmas Carol: Presented by the Nebraska Theatre Caravan, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, Shryock Auditorium, SIUC; www.southernticketsonline .com; 618-453-6000. White Christmas: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 3-4 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, Marion Cultural and Civic Center, Tower Square Plaza, Marion; presented by Paradise Alley Players; $10-$15; 618-9974030 or www.marionccc.org. November: Friday-Sunday, 100 S. illinois ave • 618.457.6500 lunch: 11-3 mon-fri/dinner: 5-9 sun-thurs/dinner: 5-10 fri & sat Dec. 3-5 and 10-12, Varsity
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world, in this fantastic, almost mystical, story of love,” said director Susan Patrick Benson. “Just like ancient alchemists, the play uses the elements of earth, wind, fire and water, creating a ritual to free the spirit, heal the heart and move life forward.” The play runs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 2-4, and at
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A holiday classic
‘A Christmas Carol’ coming to SIUC’s Shryock Auditorium
But for Cratchit, Scrooge’s tormented accountant, the holiday spirit lives year round. Fired by Scrooge deep in Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale; 7:30 p.m. Friday, the Christmas season and unable to provide the best of Dec. 3; Shryock Auditorium at Southern Illinois amenities for his family, the man seems unphased. University Carbondale; tickets are $39 to $49 for adults “I’ve come to realize Bob Cratchit is all about joy. He’s and $19.50 to $24.50 for children and can be purchased filled with this love of life, which is why he’s able to at www.southerntickets come in and work for Scrooge every day,” Edmondson said. “If you were to ask Bob Cratchit if he thought he online.com; Star Club members receive a $15 was poor, he wouldn’t know what you were talking discount on adult tickets about.” Kerr and Edmondson, who played Scrooge’s BY ADAM TESTA nephew, Fred, in the production’s tour last year, THE SOUTHERN will take the stage at Shryock Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3. ctors Paul Kerr and Mark Tickets for the show range from $39 to Edmondson portray very $49 for adults and $19.50 to $24.50 for different characters in the children. Star Club members receive a $15 Nebraska Theater Caravan’s discount on adult tickets. national touring production of “A “A Christmas Carol” has been adapted Christmas Carol,” but the into several movies and stage plays two men themselves share through the more than 150 years in the joys of their roles. since Charles Dickens penned the Kerr, playing antagonist Ebenezer Scrooge for the second tour, and Edmondson, stepping into the principal role of Bob Cratchit for the first time, both embrace the Christmas spirits emanating from their characters, though Kerr asks audiences to judge old Ebenezer based on the end of his journey. “He’s Christmas as a child at the end of the show, and hopefully the audience can see Christmas as a child, too,” Kerr said.
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original novella, and as such, audiences have developed their own expectations of each character. Breaking these perceptions, while maintaining the core characteristics that make each one memorable, represents part of the challenge for the actors involved. And, once again, experience with past character representations marks a difference between the two principal stars of the show. Edmondson, for one, was raised in a household where the story played a major role in the family’s calendar each December. His father, a movie buff, would watch a different version of the tale each day leading into Christmas. That experience has enlightened the actor on the various presentation possibilities of the story. “It’s not a cliffhanger,” Edmondson said of the story. “Everyone knows how it ends. They’re not coming to see something new; they’re coming to see how you present it.” Kerr, on the other hand, has tried to forget every other version of the scrooge character – from 1951’s Alistair Sim to comedy actor Jim Carrey, who stepped into the role for Disney’s animated adaptation last year. Focusing on these past performances can hinder one’s actions on the stage, he said. “If you have something in your mind too strong, you’re not reacting to other actors on stage,” Kerr said. “I try to force everything I know about Scrooge out of my mind and react to the other actors on stage.” This stage version of “A Christmas Carol” updates Dickens’ take from its original 1840s setting to one in the 1880s, a time after Germanic influences on the holiday season — including the traditional decorated tree — became prominent in American celebration. While the performance itself isn’t a musical, Kerr said the show is filled with singing and dancing and radiates a colorful vibe. The story may be a familiar one, but watching it unfold live before one’s eyes creates a unique opportunity for theater-goers of all ages, he said. “It’s live theater,” Kerr said. “It’s not a movie; it’s not computer generated. You’re interacting with us on stage. We couldn’t do it without the audience.” adam.testa@thesouthern.com 618-351-5031
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Santa takes the stand in Stage Co. presents ‘November’ in December ‘Murder on 34th Street’ CARBONDALE — Santa Claus may not be the jolly old lad he’s been typecast as through the ages. In fact, he may be a killer. Or at least that will be the case when Southern Illinois University Carbondale presents “Murder on 34th Street: The Trial of the Century” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in the Renaissance Room at the Student Center. The murder mystery dinner event includes an interactive performance and a meal Audience members will be allowed to take on a role
in the play or simple enjoy the show. The story revolves around Kris Kringle being accused of killing famous Macy’s department store psychologist Reginald T. Sawyer, who Claus bonked on the head several years prior. Tickets for the show are $20 for students and $30 for the general public. Seating is limited and tickets are only available in advance at the business office on the second floor of the Student Center or by calling 618-453-3478. — Adam Testa
SIC presents madrigal dinner, Handel’s ‘Messiah’ HARRISBURG — The spirit of the season will be on display at Southeastern Illinois College next month, as the school hosts two holiday-themed events. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-5, SIC will host the Madrigal Feaste, an SIC tradition that returned last year after a hiatus. The madrigal features full period dress and musical entertainment, as well as a dinner of boar and wassail. Stagings of the madrigal are scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4 and 12:30 p.m. Dec. 5. Tickets are $20 per person, and
reservations must be made by Nov. 29. The following weekend, the SIC choir will present George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah.” Composed more than 250 years ago, the work interprets and celebrates the life of Jesus and is one of the most popular works in western choral literature. “Messiah” will be performed at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. Tickets are $5 and reservations must be made by Dec. 8. For tickets to either event or more information, call 618-2525400, ext. 2486 or 2487. — Adam Testa
CARBONDALE — Political satire will take center stage next month as The Stage Co. presents David Mamet’s “November.” Mamet, one of the screenwriters for the 1997 Dustin Hoffman film “Wag the Dog,” returns to the political realm with this stage play, though it takes a different approach than the memorable film. “With that film, what he said may have been a little cynical,” said director Craig Hinde. “With this play, it’s not that. The president he’s created here is about as nonpolitically correct as possible … This one is more fun and there’s a little message.” “November” chronicles the story of an incumbent president desperately trying to hold on to the White House, despite the cards being stacked against him in terms of both public perception and staff ambition. To accomplish his goal, or at lease to get a presidential library in his name, he turns to his staff for ideas for a last-minute media blitz. President Charles Smith turns to his chief of staff Archer, his speech writer Bernstein and the representative of the National Association of Turkey and Turkey Products Manufacturers to help him retain his office. Complicating his quest are Bernstein’s unusual and illegal requests and an unwanted and very irate visitor to the Oval Office.
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Nick Earll (from left), Brenda Bender and Richard Zimmerman will appear in a Stage Co. presentation of David Mamet’s play ‘November,’ which opens Dec. 3 at Varsity Center for the Arts in Carbondale.
The play contains strong adult language and is recommended for mature audiences only. “November” runs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 and 10, and Saturday, Dec. 11; 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 and 12, at the Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. The Varsity box office will be open from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, beginning Friday, Nov. 26, and one hour prior to each performance. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.stagecompany.org. “November” is the second
The Stage Company Community Theater will be auditioning for its next play, a dark comedy called
“Dead Man’s Cell Phone”
On December 7th and 8th at 7pm at the Varsity Center for the Arts 418 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale
Roles are available for two men and four women. • Three women 30-45 (one must know how to dance, and another must be able to speak with two distinct accents) • One woman 55 and up • Two men, one 25 to 35, and one 35 to 45
Copies of the script are available for review at the Carbondale Public Library Contact info at www.stagecompany.org click on “Open Auditions”
performance of The Stage Co.’s 2010-11 season, after on the heels of “The Laramie Project” in October. That documentary-style performance tackled a much different issue than the current production in telling the stories of the residents of Laramie, Wyo., in the aftermath of the hate crime murder of Matthew Shepard. “We have always tried to have a diverse season, two comedies and one or two serious plays,” Hinde said. “We do try to get a variety of things from light to dark, from old to new.” adam.testa@thesouthern.com / 618-351-5031
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Southern Illinoisans open their homes for holiday tours
Holiday Lights Fair returns to Du Quoin fairgrounds DU QUOIN — A popular holiday attraction returns to Du Quoin State Fairgrounds this weekend. The city and venue will host the annual Holiday Lights Fair from Friday, Nov. 26, through Dec. 30. The event features a drivethru exhibit of lighted displays, and the exhibition hall will be decorated with lighted trees and visits from
Santa. Live music will also be provided the first three weekends in December. The drive-thru displays are open from 5:30 to
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9:30 p.m., and the expo hall will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is $8 per family vehicle. — Adam Testa
The holiday season brings with it a series of home tours in communities throughout Southern Illinois. Murphysboro and Pinckneyville will kick off the festivities on Saturday, Dec. 4. Golconda will host its event on Saturday, Dec. 11. Murphysboro will host its annual Hometown Christmas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5. The encompassing event includes a Festival of Trees at the General John A. Logan Museum, an art display at the Hughes Gallery and open houses at many downtown businesses, among other events. The Hughes Gallery exhibit will also be on display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11. The exhibit and art sale includes everything from homemade cards to ceramics and from jewelry to paintings and prints. No items are priced more than $50.
Pinckneyville’s Christmas Tour is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 4 and begins at city hall, where guests can purchase tickets for $10 each to visit the decorated homes. In addition to visiting the homes, patrons will also be able to visit with vendors set up in city hall. Several local businesses are also hosting open houses. Santa Claus will also be making a stop at the west side of city limits at 10 a.m. On Dec. 11, Main Street Golconda will host its annual Christmas Home Tour from 1 to 5 p.m. Four homes, a historic church and the Davidson Log Cabin will be featured on the tour. Tickets, priced at $8, will be on sale at the downtown Main Street office. After the tour, the Chamber of Commerce will present Christmas on the courthouse lawn. Santa will arrive on a fire truck to pass out candy to children and hear their wish lists. — Adam Testa
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Grammy-nominated Ernie Haase & Signature Sound to play in Paducah PADUCAH — A Grammynominated musical quartet known for breaking the mold of traditional gospel groups will perform at The Carson Center next PROVIDED month. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound will be at Ernie Haase The Carson Center at 7 p.m. Dec. 2. & Signature Sound combines 21st century ideas with the timeless qualities of 1950s gospel quartets. The group’s founder, Haase, was a longtime member of the famous Cathedral Quartet and has roots planted deeply in the rich legacy of music that is both meaningful and entertaining. In 2003, after the end of that group’s run, Haase gathered a group of like-minded performers for the new project. Now the group performs more than 100 solo shows annually in North America and abroad. They will bring their recognizable and unique sound to Paducah for a 7 p.m. show on Thursday, Dec. 2, at The Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave. Tickets range from $15 to $35 and can be purchased by calling 270450-4444 or visiting www.thecarsoncenter,org.
SIU Lab Jazz Orchestra to present fall concert CARBONDALE — The Southern Illinois University Lab Jazz Orchestra will perform its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Room 112 of Altgeld Hall. Various jazz groups will join the 11-piece Lab Jazz ensemble, which will perform at least three songs. The group will also accompany guest vocalist Stacy Carter, who took second place in the Montreux Jazz Festival Voice Competition in Switzerland last year. For additional information about the show, call 618-536-8742 or visit www.music .siuc.edu. — Adam Testa
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Ivas John Band will perform at 9 p.m. Sunday at Tres Hombres.
Ivas John Band to host CD release party Sunday at Tres Hombres CARBONDALE — A popular Southern Illinois blues group with a blossoming reputation across the Midwest and United States returns home this weekend to celebrate the release of its newest album. The Ivas John Band will host a release party at 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, at Tres Hombres, 119 N. Washington St. Band members will be celebrating the release
of “Look Who’s Cryin’ Now,” the band’s third album since 2007. The CD features Chicago sax player Rytas Vygantas and includes several songs the group has performed at live shows but not previously recorded. It also includes a companion DVD of a live performance recorded in high definition. — Adam Testa
— Adam Testa
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Black Diamond hosting charity concert for kids
Southern Illinois Bill Harper: Singer/songwriter/guitarist, 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, Liberty Theater, 1333 Walnut St., Murphysboro; benefit show; $5 donation requested; concessions available; 618-684-5880. RLC Christmas Concert: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, Rend Lake College Theatre, Ina; 618-4375321 Lab Jazz Orchestra & Jazz Combos: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, Altgeld Hall, room 112, SIUC; Philip Brown, director; free; 618-536-8742 or www.music.siuc.edu. Magnificat: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, Shryock Auditorium, SIUC; presented by The SIUC Choral Union, Concert Choir and SIUC Faculty Brass Quintet; the holiday season will be celebrated through the works of Schütz, Pinkham, Clausen and Willcocks featuring soprano Arlene Transue and organist Anita Hutton; adults, $12 and students, $6; www. southernticketsonline.com. Southern Illinois Flute Choir: Fall Concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, First United Methodist Church, 214 W. Main St., Carbondale; free.
Indiana The Lloyd Wood Show: 7 p.m. Eastern time, Saturday, Nov. 27, Boot City Opry, 11800 S. Highway 41, Terre Haute; $11; www.boot cityopry.com or 812-299-8379.
Kentucky A Country Christmas Show: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Benton, Ky.; $17-$7.50; 270-527-3869 or www.kentuckyopry.com. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound: Christmas gospel concert, 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 2, Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah; $15-$35; also bring boxes of cereal to donate for Paducah Cooperative Ministry; 270-450-4444 or www.thecarsoncenter.org. Holiday Pops Concert: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 11, Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah; $15-$45; 270-444-0065 or www.paducahsymphony.org.
COUNTRY SCENE Vince Hoffard Clothes for the Kids Concert featuring Cache River, Kendell Marvel and Lathan Moore; 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11; Black Diamond Harley Davidson, Williamson County Parkway, Marion; tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door ocal shoppers will closely examine the mountain of advertisements included in today’s Southern Illinoisan and then formulate a precisely timed schedule for hitting the maximum number of sales in a blitz of Black Friday bargain hunting. High on that list should be tickets for Christmas Clothes for Kids, a concert scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, at Black Diamond Harley-Davidson in Marion featuring Cache River, Kendell Marvel and Lathan Moore. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door and can be purchased at Black Diamond, Integrated Health of Southern Illinois in Harrisburg and People’s Bank locations in Benton, Marion and Harrisburg. All proceeds from the event will be given to the Fowler-Bonan Fountain’s “Clothes for Kids” program, which through the past six years has provided new shoes and clothes to more than 1,400 needy children. The outreach of the charity, founded by Dale Fowler of Harrisburg and Bill Bonan II of Benton, has recently expanded to now include Williamson,
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produced by Music Row legend Norro Wilson. “It really is what I’m about… love, family and faith. It’s especially a reflection of me and my music.” Marvel, who grew up between Thompsonville and Galatia, was one of the most popular country music singers in the area before migrating to Nashville in 1998. His loyal fan base included many motorcycle enthusiasts, and he always included a version of David Allan Coe’s “Panhead” at live PROVIDED performances. After spending a dozen years living on Lathan Moore will perform at the concert. the outskirts of Nashville, Marvel is Saline, Franklin, Gallatin, now an award-winning songwriter, Pope, Hardin, White, having inked hits like “Twang” for Hamilton and soon George Strait, “Startin’ with Me” and Johnson counties. “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You” for Jake Fowler says the program Owen, “Tougher than Nails” for Joe operates on a referral Diffie and “Right Where I Need To Be” system from school for Gary Allan. teachers and Cache River is a newly formed Marvel administrations. Once a country/Southern rock cover band name has been accepted, the based in Vienna. Members include: Jeff organization spends $100 to $125 per Mears, lead vocals; Kevin Breeden, student for new pants, shirts, shoes, keyboards; Greg Hubbs, drums; Jeff socks and underwear. Simmons, lead guitar and Jeff Landis, “We are thrilled that Black Diamond bass guitar. has chosen us to be the beneficiary of “Everyone in this band loves playing their charitable outreach,” Fowler said. music,” Mears says. “Knowing that the “Black Diamond’s commitment to our needy children of Southern Illinois are area is just amazing — they really do going to benefit from this show inspires care about people.” us even more. We need an overflow The talent on display is all crowd to help as many kids as we can.” homegrown. Fowler says the goal of the foundation Moore is a Harrisburg native now is to raise $100,000 a year to help an living in Nashville. He signed a estimated 1,000 underprivileged recording contract in 2008 with Blue students. Steel Records. He released his debut Doors open at 6 p.m. for the concert. album in March and his second single, Moore takes the stage at 7 p.m., “Love in Your Life,” is the title track. It followed by Marvel at 8 p.m. and Cache was released nationally earlier this River at 9 p.m. month. “This song fits me like a well-worn VINCE HOFFARD can be reached at 618pair of boots,” Moore says of the song, 658-9095 or vincehoffard@yahoo.com.
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Anna VFW: 70 VFW Lane, Anna 618833-5182 Corner Dance Hall: 200 Franklin St., Whittington 618-303-5266 Crazy Horse Bar: 14747 Illinois 14, Benton 618-439-6179. Double K’s Kickin Country: Illinois 37, Mount Vernon 618-359-0455 Duncan Dance Barn: 13545 Spring Pond Road, Benton 618-435-6161 Gatsbys Bar & Billiards: 610 S Illinois Ave Carbondale, 618-549-9234 Ina Community Building: 504 Elm St., Ina 618-315-2373 John Brown’s on the Square: 1000 Tower Square, Marion 618-9972909 Just One More Bar & Grill: 1301 Enterprise Way, Marion 618-9939687 Key West: 1108 W. Main, Carbondale 618-351-5998 Linemen’s Lounge: 100 E. Broadway, Johnston City Lion’s Cave: South Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4888 Mack’s Lake of Egypt Marina: 12024 Laguna Drive, Lake of Egypt Maddie’s Pub and Grub: 14960 Illinois 37, Johnston City 618-983-8107 Marion American Legion: Longstreet Road, Marion 618-997-6168 Marion Eagles: Rural Route 3, Marion 618-993-6300 Marion Youth Center: 211 E. Boulevard St., Marion 618-922-7853 Mollie’s: 107 E. Union St., Marion 618997-3424 Murphysboro Elks Lodge: 1809 Shomaker Drive Murphysboro 618684-4541. Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville, 618-9272770. Orient American Legion: 404 Jackson St., Orient 618-932-2060 Outlawz Dance Club: 10032 Samuel Road, Carterville 618-922-0610 Park Plaza Pub: 3 Park Plaza, Herrin, 618-988-1556 Perfect Shot Bar & Billiards: 3029 S. Park Ave., Herrin, 618-942-4655 Pinch Penny Pub/Copper Dragon: 700 E. Grand, Carbondale 618-549-3348 PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-529-1124 Steelhorse Saloon and Campground: 202 Dewmaine Lane, Carterville; 618-985-6713. Tavern on 10th: 224 S. 10th St., Mount Vernon 618-244-7821 Toad & Lily’s Restaurant: 112 N. 14th St., Herrin, 618-998-1516 Trackside Dance Barn: 104 Rock St., Spillertown 618-993-3035 Trails End Lodge: 1425 Skyline Drive, Cobden 618-893-6135 Tres Hombres: 119 N. Washington St., Carbondale 618-457-3308 WB Ranch Barn: 1586 Pershing Road, West Frankfort 618-937-3718 Walt’s Pizza – Pasta Grill: 213 S. Court St., Marion 618-993-8668 West Frankfort Moose Lodge: 327 E. Main St. 618-932-3455 Whisker Willy’s Bar & Grill 13510 N. Illinois 37, Marion 618-983-5300 White Ash Barn: 207 Potter St., White Ash 618-997-4979 Wit and Wisdom Nutritional Site: 225 E. Poplar St., West Frankfort, 618-937-3070
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Harper to play benefit concert at Liberty Theater MURPHYSBORO — A musician with Murphysboro ties will perform a benefit show at the Liberty Theater this Saturday. Bill Harper, a former member of The Natives, will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27. In his solo career, Harper has produced eight albums ranging from original songs to children’s songs of faith to Christmas classics. Harper has made his home in Murphysboro for several years with a stint in California and other western locales as his career blossomed. He serves as a pastoral associate and director of religious education at St. Joseph Church in Marion and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Herrin. His music combines faith with influences from
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Bill Harper is a former member of The Natives.
artists including John Denver, The Eagles and Merle Haggard.
A $5 donation is suggested for the concert. — Adam Testa
New on CD
SIUC School of Music to present ‘Magnificat’
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CARBONDALE — The Southern Illinois University Carbondale School of Music proclaims the beginning of the holiday season in song with a presentation of “Magnificat” next week. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2 at Shryock Auditorium. “Magnificat,” also known as “The Song of Mary,” is a canticle with verses taken from the Gospel of Luke with echoes from the Old Testament. This concert features different settings of work, from early Baroque composer Heinrich Schultz to contemporary composers including Daniel Pinkham, Rene Clausen and Jonathon Wilcox. The SIUC Choral Union and SIUC Concert Choir, along with the SIUC faculty Brass Quartet, will be joined by special guests soprano Arlene Transue and organist Anita Hutton. Susan Davenport conducts the vocal ensembles and Carlyn Zimmerman conducts the instrumental ensemble. Tickets for the concert are $12 for adults and $6 for students and can be purchased in advance by calling 618-453-6000 or visiting www.southerntickets online.com. The Shryock box office will also be open one hour before the performance.
Rihanna “Loud” *** The last time we heard Rihanna, the Barbados-born vocalist had moved from the ebullience of youthful song (OK, she’s currently 22) and indigenous vibes into the starker electro and scarred sexuality of “Rated R.” Coming off emotional and physical wounds famously inflicted by her then-beau, “R” was all about how sweet revenge could be and how chilly it would sound. Way past that mess, Rihanna still borrows “R’s” icy command, so perfect for her voice’s stilted lilt, on Loud tunes such as “S&M.” Beyond that drama, Rihanna seems to let go more than ever on this flirty new record.
— SIUC University Communications
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‘Burlesque’ a mix of good and bad ‘Burlesque’ *** Rated PG-13 for language, brief nudity, suggestive material; starring Cher, Christina Aguilera, Stanley Tucci, Julianne Hough, Kristen Bell; directed by Steve Antin; now showing at Illinois Centre 8 in Marion BY RICK BENTLEY STUDIO
Disney’s ‘Tangled’ is showing at ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and Illinois Centre 8 in Marion.
‘Tangled’ a sassy, spirited ride story pretty much straight out of the Brothers Grimm. Soldiers pull up a magical flower to help an ailing queen through a difficult childbirth. But the witch who needs the plant to stay young steals the royal infant in revenge and raises the child as her own, never letting Rapunzel leave her high tower in BY ROGER MOORE the middle of the THE ORLANDO SENTINEL forest. “Why can’t I go Rapunzel, the girl outside?” always gets a locked in a tower with “Mother knows best,” only her long, golden and “It’s a SCARY world locks for company, gets a out there” from this sassy, spirited screen fake-mom (Broadway’s treatment from Disney Donna Murphy). with “Tangled,” an Naturally, she sings that animated fairytale sentiment. musical from the Not Rapunzel, voiced by Pixar corner of the Mandy Moore, sings her company. wish song, “When Will Disney has turned her My Life Begin?” Her life into a missing princess — begins, it turns out, naturally — and it’s not a when a robber and rogue prince who waits below named Flynn (Zachary and calls out “Rapunzel, Levi) stumbles upon her Rapunzel, let down your and is hair.” blackmailed/threatened Her hair has magical into showing her the powers of healing in this great wide world. version, but only if she Flynn, meanwhile, isn’t doesn’t cut it. at all smitten with the Otherwise, they play the long-haired beauty. Not
‘Tangled’ ***
Rated PG for brief mild violence; starring the voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi and Donna Murphy; directed by Nathan Grenno and Bryon Howard; now showing at ShowPlace 8 in Carbondale and Illinois Centre 8 in Marion
at first. “The only thing I want to do with your hair is get out of it — literally.” But the reluctant pair goes on a quest; the witch pursues them and sicks Flynn’s cheated fellow robbers on them. And every so often, somebody sings. The story borrows elements from “Beauty and the Beast” (a rousing drinking song at the local tavern) and every fairytale with a wicked, selfish witch in it. It’s all about letting kids grow up, building up (or knocking down) a child’s self-esteem, and having a dream. Even the bar ruffians have dreams — to be concert pianists, marry well or become mimes. The Alan Menken songs are pleasant enough, if instantly forgettable. The comic elements shine in this ‘toon. Crackling timing makes Rapunzel’s every use of her weapon of choice — a frying pan — Looney Tunes loopy. Chases and fights are animated with flair.
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“Burlesque” is the story of a spunky young woman who sings and dances her way from small-town obscurity to big-city fame. So naturally, one has to wonder: Is it closer to the Oscar-winning “Chicago” or the cultfavorite “Showgirls?” It’s both. As far as the story goes, the script by director/ writer Steve Antin is a cliché-riddled mess. Cher plays Tess, the owner of a burlesque club who puts on a gruff act but has a heart of gold. Her club’s in financial trouble and it looks like the days of woman scantily dancing and singing are about to end. In melodramatic fashion, in walks Ali (Christina Aguilera), a girl fresh off the bus from Iowa who has a big heart and an even bigger voice. Her desire to be a star could be just what the club needs. The story is filled with movie-musical stereotypes, from Nikki (Kristen Bell), the club’s big star who’s battling a drinking problem, to Sean (Stanley Tucci), the club’s jack-of-all-trades who’s as quick with a quip as a needle and thread. There’s not an original character in the lot.
Cher (left) and Christina Aguilera star in ‘Burlesque.’
The film makes the point that people don’t watch burlesque to hear the barely costumed women sing. But the singing and dancing is the only reason to see the film. Antin stages the musical numbers with enough flash, dash and pizzazz to distract from the thin storyline. Along with the wonderfully staged dance numbers is
the score — it’s a musical force that helps hide the holes in the script. When it comes to distractions, no one blows the roof off the joint like Aguilera. Her musical performances are a blast and worth the price of admission. (They also mean less emoting for the first-time movie star Aguilera, who needs time to grow into being a good actress.)
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Dwayne Johnson stars in ‘Faster,’ which is showing at University Place 8 in Carbondale.
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‘Faster’ fails to make Johnson into a legitimate action star (Billy Bob Thornton) as he’s scoring heroin in a Rated R for strong back alley. Not for a bust, violence, some drug use but for personal and language; starring consumption. He’s soon Dwayne Johnson, Billy Bob paired up with another cop Thornton, Oliver Jackson(Carla Gugino, Johnson’s “Race to Witch Mountain” Cohen and Carla Gugino; co-star) and they’re on the directed by George A. Tillman Jr.; now showing at case, one step behind the shooter. University Place 8 in And then there’s “Killer Carbondale (Oliver Jackson-Cohen), a hit-man with a taste for BY ROGER MOORE blondes, Italian super-cars MCCLATHCY-TRIBUNE NEWS and guns of every description. He’s hired to Dwayne Johnson is a stop the avenging getman of few words and away driver. Killer many bullets in “Faster,” an confesses his insecurities action film designed to re- to his therapist by invent the kid-friendly ex- BlueTooth, promises to wrestler as one bad mutha settle down with his tooand relaunch the hot girlfriend and generally stumbling CBS Films by derails whatever lean, finding one genre the mean momentum this company can get right. movie has pretty much the It fails at both, pretty moment he arrives. much, stumbling into a “I’m bored,” he poor George Tillman confesses. “But that’s only imitation of the early blood part of it.” and Biblical imagery No, that’s most of it, and shoot-em-ups of John certainly the reason I rolled Woo. my eyes every time he A shirtless, scarred male-models his way back convict ID’d as “Driver,” onscreen. Johnson half-listens to a Johnson shed his charm religious harangue from for this role, a calculated his warden (Tom Berenger) risk seeing as how that’s before asking, “Where’s what has separated him the exit?” He’s out of from the other prison and instantly on a muscleheads to graduate mission, picking up a from the stage — the WWE vintage Chevelle SS and a — to the screen. He scowls, big, snub-nosed revolver lunges into the frame and and a list of names and takes care of business. If addresses. his character listens to too He’s looking for revenge much Christian radio, you on the guys who ambushed figure it’s because his his bank job crew and vintage Chevy has only the murdered his brother. AM tuner it came with in Driver proceeds to hunt the showroom. them down and shoot Thornton does strungthem, one by one, without out-and-ready-to-retire so much as a pithy onewell, until you remember liner of warning. that junkies don’t live We catch up with “Cop” to retirement age. Most
‘Faster’ *1/2
of them. Jackson-Cohen is just British eye-candy. The various quarries of the Driver are colorless characters with no back story to speak of. The killings aren’t epic brawls. Like Schwarzenegger, Johnson is moving from fights to simple shootings. Guns may be perfunctory, but they’re quicker and make getting through a hit list easier. Random camera shots are tilted, random scenes show off the car, the revolver and the Driver’s scars. There’s a “snuff film” of the original crime that tells us the back story, and there are a couple of twists — one easily guessed, the other so stupid as to constitute a writer’s conceit and make no sense at all. And after 100 notso-fast minutes, “Faster” reaches a climax that’s barely a climax at all. A couple of meek car chases that the BBC’s “Top Gear” tops on any given week, shootouts that bring nothing new to the form and the obligatory strip club scene, crime scene visit and confrontation with conscience, and we’re done. Whatever brownie points Tillman scored with “Notorious,” “Faster” is that wake-up call that he’s no John Woo, and that plainly everybody saw CBS diving into movies as an excuse to take the TV network to the cleaners and do it quickly, before the money, the bad scripts and faded stars they have been going for (Harrison Ford, Jennifer Lopez, and Johnson) ran out.
New on DVD The Expendables: A team of mercenaries head to South America on a mission to overthrow a dictator. With Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li and Dolph Lundgren. Directed by Sylvester Stallone. Rated R. Eat Pray Love: A married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to “find herself”. With Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Viola Davis, Billy Crudup and I. Gusti Ayu Puspawati. Directed by Ryan Murphy. Rated PG-13. The Search for Santa Paws: Magic dogs and an elf team up with two children to rescue Santa who has lost his memory. With Zachary Gordon, Richard Riehle, Danny Woodburn. Directed by Robert Vince. Rated G. Deadwood, The Complete Series: An HBO show set in the late 1800’s, revolving around the characters of Deadwood, South Dakota; a town of deep corruption and crime. With Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Brad Dourif and W. Earl Brown. Not rated.
“David Mamet has dealt an ace.” The New Yorker
The Tudors, The Complete Series: A dramatic series from Showtime about the reign and marriages of King Henry VIII. With Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Henry Cavill, Nick Dunning and James Frain. Not rated. — Adam Testa
“Savage merriment, delightful” San Francisco Examiner
BY DAVID MAMET 7:30pm Friday, December 3 & 10 and Saturday, December 11th 8pm Saturday, December 4 (later start time due to the Lights Fantastic Parade) 2pm Sunday, December 5 & 12
Varsity Center for the Arts 418 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale $15/$10 for students with ID; group discounts available Box office hours: 5 to 7pm Monday through Saturday and one hour before every performance To purchase online go to www.stagecompany.org
A hilarious play about a politician’s plan to win support by saving Thanksgiving turkeys. Please note: Show contains adult themes and graphic language
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