CONTACT US: 800-228-0429 flipside@thesouthern.com Adam Testa, Lifestyles writer adam.testa@thesouthern.com / ext. 5031 Brenda Kirkpatrick, Flipside content coordinator flipside@thesouthern.com / ext. 5089 Brandon Byars, online brandon.byars@thesouthern.com / ext. 5018 Cara Recine, Lifestyles and special projects editor cara.recine@thesouthern.com / ext. 5075 The Southern Illinoisan (USPS 258-908) is published daily at a yearly subscription rate of $219.96. It is published at 710 N. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL 62901. It is owned by Lee Enterprises of Davenport, Iowa.
Try our mulled wine: Swedish Glögg Swedish Cuisine • Award Winning Wines Scandinavian Gift Shop
Swedish Christmas specials during December weekends. Christmas shopping for a different gift. check out our Scandinavian gift shop Regular Hours: Winery - Wed. - Thurs. 10-5 Fri. & Sat. 10-9 Sun. 12-5 Restaurant - Fri. & Sat.12-9 Sun. 12-5
www.hedmanvineyards.com 560 Chestnut St., Alto Pass • (618) 893-4923 or (618) 521-2506
Announcing Auditions for
LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS by Neil Simon, directed by Lee Brackett lee.brackett@gmail.com December 9 and 10 at 7:00pm Show dates are February 14-23. Rehearsals will begin January 6. Varsity Center for the Arts 418 South Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL. Script on reserve at Carbondale Public Library For more information go to www.stagecompany.org
Page 2 Thursday, December 5, 2013 FLIPSIDE
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z www.museum.siu.edu The Comic Book Project: Nature: Hard and Soft, University Museum, SIU; features metal artist Roberta exhibit by students from Elliott and fabric artist Karen Anna Junior High School, Linduska, Varsity Center for Brehm Preparatory, Cobden the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., High School, Elverado High Carbondale; gallery open School, Massac Junior High during the run of the play, School, Meridian Elementary “The 39 Steps” from Dec. 6 School, and Zeigler-Royalton through Dec. 15, one hour High School; funded by before show time and during Carbondale Community Arts; intermission; also open through Dec. 7; 618-453during box office hours from 5388; www.museum.siu. 5-7 p.m. Monday through edu Saturday; 618-549-5466; Combined Faculty & www.stagecompany.org Masters of Fine Arts’ Conflict Zone: Candidates’ Art Shows: Photographs and a video University Museum, SIU; from frontline journalists in 618-453-5388; www. Iraq and Afghanistan, museum.siu.edu; through University Museum, SIU, Dec. 7 Carbondale sponsored Chicago Prints: 150 Years by the SIU School of of the City of Art from the Journalism; through Dec. 7; John and Lucia Hollister 618-453-5388; www. Collection, University museum.siu.edu Museum, SIU; through Inuit Art: From the Dec. 13; 618-453-5388; collection of William Rose, www.museum.siu.edu University Museum, SIU; Yeiser Members’ Show: includes collection of objects The Yeiser Art Center, from the native Inuit peoples 200 Broadway St., Paducah; of Canada; through Dec. 7; through Dec. 21; www.the 618-453-5388; www. yeiser.org museum.siu.edu Michelle Fredman: Exhibit, Archaeological Findings: The Pavilion, Marion; work At the Crawford Farm Site, can be viewed during the Pavilion’s regular hours; University Museum, SIU; through December findings from an historic North Window Artist: Kris Sauk village; through Dec. 7; Killman, The Little Egypt Arts 618-453-5388;
Art Exhibits
Dirt Cheap Chicken Says: y
JINGLE BELLS ARE IN THE AIR Surgeon General’s Warning: a ning Q Quitting itting smoking now greatly reduces serious risks to your health. Must be 21 or older to purchase liquor.
$2999
BEER BARRELL BOURBON
750 mL
FULL THROTTLE S’LOONSHINE
$2349-$2829 750 mL
FLAVORED OR PLATINUM
HOT STUFF CINNAMON WHISKEY VERY DELICIOUS
Cheap! heap! Cheap! Fun! Fun!
Association Arts Centre, downtown Marion; hours, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; through December; 618-559-7379 Cedarhurst exhibits: Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, 2600 Richview Road, Mount Vernon; Shrode Photography Competition and Michelle Stitzlein: Second Nature; Sound and Vision: Monumental Rock ‘n Roll Photography and Cedarhurst and 40 Years of History; through Dec. 31; www.cedarhurst.org; 618-242-1236 Art-Official Carbondale: Original art and illustrations by Steven W. Garcia, Carbondale Public Library, 405 W. Main St.; hours, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. MondayThursday; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 1-6 p.m. Sunday; through Jan. 1; 618-457-0354 From the Heartland: Photographs by David Gilmore, Gallery Space, Law office of Joni Beth Bailey, located at 1008 Walnut St., Murphysboro; through Jan. 15; hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; gallery@ jbbaileylaw.com Caught in the Sweep of History: Egypt in the Civil War – The Second Year exhibit and documentary
$1129
750 mL
now on display, The General John A. Logan Museum, 1613 Edith St., Murphysboro; through April; 618-684-3455; to www.loganmuseum.org Master Artists from the Museum’s Art Collection: University Museum, SIU; artists featured include Pierre Bonnard, Pablo Picasso, Berthe Morisot, Jacob Lawrence, PierreAuguste Renoir and Max Ernst; through May 9; 618-453-5388; www. museum.siu.edu The Urge to Embellish: Illinois State Museum Southern Illinois Art Gallery, Art & Artisans Center, 14967 Gun Creek Trail, Whittington, six miles north of Benton; open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; through May 25; 618-6292220; www.museum.state.il. us/ismsites/so-il
Receptions Opening Reception: For the New Work Of Richard Cox, 1-5 p.m. Sunday Dec. 8, Weaver’s Cottage, 1904 Bass Lane, Carbondale; new weavings, painting and art quilts; music, 3-5 p.m. featuring Matt Decker, member of After Barbed Wire; bring musical instruments and join in; 618-457-6823
PEPPERMINT KISS
2 OZ. PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS FILL GLASS WITH HOT CHOCOLATE
HATS, GLOVES, CANDLES, LOTTERY TICKETS FOR THAT LAST MINUTE GIFT
VAPOR CIGARETTES
WITH VARIETY OF JUICES TO CHOOSE FROM
BE SMART! DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE!
PRICES MAY VARY AT LOCATIONS
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z
Auditions for ‘Last Of The Red Hot Lovers’ are set for Monday CARBONDALE — The Stage Co. announces auditions for “Last of The Red Hot Lovers” are set for 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, and Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the East Theater at the Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave. The comedy will open on Valentine’s Day. Rehearsals will begin Jan. 6. A copy of the script is available for reading at Carbondale Public Library. Cast members sought include one man, age 40 to 55 and three women, ages 30 to 50. The story involves a middle-aged, married, overworked and overweight Barney Cashman, who wants to join the sexual revolution, before it’s too late. He arranges three seductions: Elaine Navazio proves to be a foulmouthed bundle of neuroses; Bobbi Michele is a 20-ish actress who’s too kooky; and Jeanette Fisher, a gloomy, depressed and conflicted housewife who happens to be married to Barney’s best friend. For questions about the play or The Stage Co., contact Lee Brackett at lee.brackett@gmail.com or go to www.stageco.org.
Stage Co. presents ‘The 39 Steps’ CARBONDALE — The Stage Co. rings in the holiday season with “The 39 Steps,” described as an action-packed, comedic thriller. Show dates are Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 in the Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave. The play has been adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the film by Alfred Hitchcock. “The 39 Steps” started as a World War I espionage novel by Scottish author Buchan and became a Hitchcock film in 1935. It was later adapted for the stage and opened in London as a hit comedy, going on to Broadway in 2008. The play mixes a Hitchcock film classic with a juicy spy novel and a dash of Monty Pythonesque zaniness and is a fast-paced blend of acting and frenetic stage craft. It
is filled with puns, mysteries, laughter and suspense as Richard Hannay tries to figure out why all these people are chasing after him and what exactly are the 39 steps. The play’s concept calls for the entirety of the 1935 film to be performed with a small cast of four. One actor plays the hero, an actress plays the three women with whom he has romantic entanglements and two other actors play every other character in the show including heroes, villains, men, women, children and even inanimate objects. This often requires lightning fast quickchanges, and occasionally for them to play multiple characters simultaneously. The film’s serious spy story is played mainly for laughs and the script is full of allusions to and puns on the titles of other Hitchcock films, including “Strangers on a Train,”
“Rear Window,” “Psycho,” “Vertigo” and “North by Northwest.” The story revolves around urbane, bored Hannay who makes eyes at a mysterious woman at the theater but returns alone to his home, where the woman turns up dead. Coinciding with the run of the play is an art exhibit on display in the Varsity featuring metal artist Roberta Elliott and fabric artist Karen Linduska in an exhibit titled, “Nature:
8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students with Student Appreciation Day tickets for $5 at the Sunday matinee, Dec. 8. Tickets may be purchased at the Varsity Center Box Office, from 5 to 7 p.m. MondaySaturday and one hour before each performance. The box office phone number is 618-549-5466. For more information or, visit www.stageco.org. — The Southern
Wine of the Month: HUSB AN Vignoles (Dry White) NO EXCUDS... SE, 10% off /Bottle 20% off /Case
WE HAVE BEER!
JOIN US FOR “SUNSET FRIDAYS” - SUN NEVER SETS BEFORE 7PM
“SATURDAY MUSIC EVENT” 12/7 SUNDAY IN THE PARK” 12/8 FREE MUSIC 2-5
THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEASON Dan Barron (Pop/Rock)
Elliott Ranney from St. Louis, Mo (Finger Style Acoustic Jazz)
Begin Your Holiday Shopping with US! Wine, Gift Baskets, Logowear (Sweatshirts, T-Shirts), Amish Jellies & Salsas, Gift Cards, Gourmet Olive Oil & More... Make Great Gifts Always at Westowne Center by Murdale OPEN Saturdays 8AM - noon till November 30th
Hard and Soft.” The curator of the display is Anthill Gallery of Cobden. The theater gallery is open during the run of the play, from Dec. 6 through Dec. 15, one hour before show time and during intermission. The exhibit is also open during the box office hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. “The 39 Steps” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 14, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15 and
Free Wine TasTing Mon-Fri • noW Booking Holiday ParTies
—The Southern
FROM THE ORIGINAL CARBONDALE FARMERS MARKET
PROVIDED BY THE STAGE CO.
Michael Lehker, Sam Foskey and Tammy Charles appear in ‘The 39 Steps,’ which opens Friday.
Many sizes available for hunting and tailgaiting!
3150 S. Rockyy Com Comfort Rd. Makanda • 618-995-WINE
New Winter Hours blueskyvineyard.com Mon.-Thur. 11:00-5:30 :30 • Fr Fri. 11:00-7:00 • Sat. 11:00-7:00 • Sun. 12-6:30
FLIPSIDE Thursday, December 5, 2013 Page 3
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z
Book chronicles life of the ‘Pittsburgh Windmill’ CARBONDALE — pounds. Along the way, he Carbondale author Stephen won the world Compton will sign copies of middleweight his new biography of an championship, American early 20th century boxer at light heavyweight 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in championship and became the Bookworm bookstore the only man to defeat in Eastgate Shopping Dempsey’s eventual Center. conqueror, Gene Tunney. “Live Fast, Die Young” As Greb gained fame and chronicles the life and fortune, he witnessed the times of Harry Greb, the world devolve into chaos as Pittsburgh Windmill, one World War I broke out, the of the most feared boxers in PROVIDED BY BOOKWORM passing of Prohibition, the history. It was said that he birth of the Jazz Age and terrified champions and the Golden Age of Sports. contenders across three weight Compton tells the story of one of the divisions for nearly a decade, and he most colorful periods in history and became famous for fighting anyone one of that period’s most colorful and regardless of size or race. unforgettable characters. He harbored a long-standing The hardcover book sells for $39.95. ambition to challenge legendary For more information, call the heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey’s, Bookworm at 618-457-2665. despite rarely weighing over 165 — The Southern
Murphysboro Holiday Festivities Holiday Arts & Crafts Market at Davis McCann Saturday, Dec 7 8am-5pm Santa & Live Reindeer for pictures Chili & Hotdogs
Sunday, Dec 8 11am-4pm Horse drawn carriage rides Chicken & Dumplings
Drop off new or used “DVDs for the Troops” both days Sponsored by The History Channel Call: 618-924-5115 for details
12 Unique Shops of Murphysboro will be open Dec 7th & 8th for holiday shopping Hughes Gallery Christmas Sale
1603 Edith St. 15 artists offering their unique creations pm. Dec 14th 10am-5pm; Dec 15th 12pm-5pm; Dec 21st 10am-5pm. An evening with Brian Ellis for “A Prairie Christmas” s”
The Liberty Theater Dec 17th 7pm Call: 618-684-3455 for details
Page 4 Thursday, December 5, 2013 FLIPSIDE
Books & Authors Book signing: By Stephen Compton, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Bookworm bookstore, Eastgate Shopping Center, Carbondale; Live Fast, Die Young chronicles the life and times of boxer Harry Greb; 618-457-2665 Book sale: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 10 a.m.7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, Herrin City Library, 120 N. 13th St.; fiction, non-fiction, cook books, VHS tapes, big print books, children’s books, CDs, DVDs, Santa figurines, Beanie Babies; 618-9422492
Comedy The Carbondale Comedians: 9 p.m. Mondays, Hangar 9, Carbondale; 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Station 13, Carbondale; see The Carbondale Comedians on Facebook
www.stagecompany.org Mis-Cast Cabaret: 6:30 Quilt Show: Annual Quilt p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, C.H. Moe Show, 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 Theater, SIU; put on by Fierce; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, free; donations to the Dec. 7, St. Mary’s School Gym, organization accepted; bring Chester; admission, $2; 618- a nonperishable food item; 826-3152 618-453-5741 Danceoplis: Just Don’t Call Theater/Performance It a Recital, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, McLeod Theater, SIU; Directing Scenes: 7:30 evening of dance pieces p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, C.H. Moe performed by SIU students in Theater, SIU; features short the Musical Theater program scenes directed by SIU and Acting movement classes Department of Theater taught by Mark Allan Davis; students; free; 618-453-5741 free; 618-453-5741 The 39 Steps: An actionpacked, comedic thriller Auditions presented by The Jackson Auditions: For Last of The County State Company, Dec. Red Hot Lovers, 7 p.m. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15, Varsity Monday, Dec. 9 and Tuesday, Center for the Arts, 418 S. Dec. 10, Varsity Center for the Illinois Ave., Carbondale; Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., performances, 7:30 p.m. Carbondale; play opens on Fridays, Dec. 6, 13 and Valentine’s Day; rehearsals Saturday, Dec. 14; 2 p.m. begin Jan. 6; play available at Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15 and Carbondale Public Library; 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; lee.brackett@gmail.com $15/$10; 618-549-5466;
Events
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z Concerts Easton Corbin: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Black Diamond Harley-Davidson warehouse, Marion; doors open 6 p.m.; $10 tickets will be available at the door Sacred and Profane: Light and Dark by the SIU School of Music Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, Shryock Auditorium, SIU; features 45 musicians under the direction of Christopher Morehouse; $12/$6; 618-453-6000; SouthernTicketsOnline.com Flute concert: Southern Illinois Flute Choir and SIU Flute Studio, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, First United Methodist Church, 214 W. Main St., Carbondale; free Venice: Southern Californiabased rock group, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; McLeod Theater, Communications Building, SIU; tickets, $25-$33; SouthernTicketsOnline.com; 618-453-6000 Baroque Celebration: French harpsichordist Maryse Carlin, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship, 105 N. Parrish Lane, Carbondale; presented by The Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society; other performers include SIU faculty Doug Worthen, Petra Bubanja, Eric Lenz, Jacob Tews and Philip Brown; also SIU School of Music students Edward Charity, Ben Bollero, Alex Chavez, Jennifer Franklund and Richard Davis; $15/$5; music majors, free
Recitals TESSI recitals: 12:30 and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, First Christian Church, 306 W. Monroe St., Carbondale; refreshments; 618-457-6300
Bars & Clubs THURSDAY Carbondale: Hangar 9, The Blue Fruit Snacks PK’s, Bible of the Devil/Zuul Marion: Williamson County Fairground Hanna Building, Big Lake Country Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thompsonville: Lion’s Club, The Swing N’ Country Dance Band, 7-9:30 p.m. FRIDAY Carbondale: Copper Dragon, Brushville w/Cache River Hangar 9, The Welcome/Secondary Modern/Emily Otnes PK’s, The Hakks Du Quoin: Steve’z Too, Damage Control, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Herrin: Knights of Columbus, Robert Bloodworth; steak night, 5:30-8 p.m. Ina: Ina Community Building, Friday Night Jam Band, 6:309:30 p.m. Marion: Youth Center, Craig’s Country Band, 6-9 p.m. Whittington: Corner Dance Hall, Rebel Country Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
SATURDAY Carbondale: Copper Dragon, Mike & Joe; Ugly Sweater Party Hangar 9, The Bone Jugs N Harmony w/Little Pizza PK’s, The Natives Marion: Hideout Restaurant, Bob Pina, piano 5:30-9:30 p.m. American Legion, Danny and The Dreamers, 7:30 p.m. Eagles, Big Country, 7-10 p.m. Thompsonville: Old Country Store Dance Barn, Lil’ Boot & Classic Country, 7-10 p.m. Whittington: Corner Dance Hall, As Time Goes By Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m. SUNDAY Marion: Eagles, Big Country, 6-9 p.m. MONDAY Du Quoin: Derby’s Community Hall, Jerry’s Jammers, 7-9 p.m. Marion: Youth Center, Craig’s Country Band, 6-9 p.m. TUESDAY Herrin Teen Town, Country Ramrods, 7-10 p.m.
Marion: Hideout Restaurant, Bob Pina, piano 5:308:30 p.m. Thompsonville: Lion’s Club, Mike’s Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
TO BE LISTED 618-351-5089 brenda.kirkpatrick@thesouthern.com
FIND THEM HERE 20’s Hideout Restaurant: 2602 Wanda Drive, Marion 618-997-8325 Corner Dance Hall: 200 Franklin St., Whittington 618-303-5266 Derby’s Community Hall: 214 High St., Du Quoin 618-201-1753 Hangar 9: 511 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-549-0511 Herrin Teen Town: 105 N. 13th St., Herrin 618-889-3651 J Dee’s Connection: 215 E. Main St., Benton John Brown’s on the Square: 1000 Tower Square, Marion 618-997-2909 Just Elsie’s: 302 Jackson St., Orient, 618-932-3401 Lion’s Club: South Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4888 Marion American Legion: Longstreet Road, Marion 618-997-6168 Marion Eagles: Russell and Long-
street Roads, Marion 618-993-6300 Marion Youth Center: 211 E. Boulevard, Marion 618-922-7853 N-Kahootz Night Club: 115 W. Cherry St., Herrin 618-942-9345 Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4676 PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-529-1124 Steeleville American Legion: 303 S. Chester St., Steeleville 618-965-3362 The Zone Lounge: 14711 Illinois 37, Whittington 618-629-2039 TrackSide Barn: 104 Rock St., Spillertown 618-993-3035 Tres Hombres: 119 N. Washington St., Carbondale 618-457-3308 Williamson County Fairground Hanna Building: Fair and Main streets, Marion 618-917-5230
Wineries FRIDAY Dave Simmons: 7-10 p.m. Rustle Hill Winery The Swamp Tigers: 7-10 p.m. Walker’s Bluff; Ugly Christmas Sweater party
& Brewery Marty Davis: 3-6 p.m. Honker Hill Winery
FIND THEM HERE Blue Sky Vineyard, 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Road, Makanda Honker Hill Winery, 4861 SATURDAY Spillway Road, Carbondale Dan Barron: 2-5 p.m. Blue Orlandini Vineyard, 410 Sky Vineyard Thorn Lane, Makanda Rip Lee Prior: 2-5 p.m. Owl Creek Vineyard, 2655 Rustle Hill Winery Water Valley Road, Murphy 500: 7-10 p.m. Cobden Walker’s Bluff Lincoln Heritage Winery, Christmas Concert: 772 Kaolin Road, Cobden 7-9:30 p.m. Von Jakob Rustle Hill Winery, U.S. 51, Winery & Brewery Cobden StarView Vineyards, 5100 SUNDAY Wing Hill Road, Cobden Elliott Ranney: 2-5 p.m. Blue Von Jakob Winery & Sky Vineyard Brewery, 230 Illinois 127, Fiddlerick Johnson: 2-5 p.m. Alto Pass Walker’s Bluff Walker’s Bluff, 326 Vermont Dave Caputo Duo: 2:30Road, Carterville 5:30 p.m. Von Jakob Winery
Coffeehouses, Cafés Coulter, Goot and Wall: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Grotto Lounge/Newell House, 201 E. Main St., Carbondale; 618-649-6400
Ed Van Awken: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Red Corner, Fat Patties, 611 S. Illinois Ave. Carbondale; 618-529-3287
The Stage Company presents~
THE 39 STEPS
adapted for stage by Patrick Barlow from a novel by John Buchan and a film by Alfred Hitchcock Directed by Catherine Field DECEMBER 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, and 15 7:30 P.M. Friday and Saturday and 2:00 P.M. Sunday
*with the exception of Lights Fantastic parade Sat. Dec. 7th, show at 8:30 P.M. Including a special exhibit in the Gallery by Roberta Elliott and Karen Linduska Tickets $15 adults/$10 students/ $5 Student Appreciation Day DECEMBER 8 Varsity Center for the Arts 418 S. Illinois Avenue in Carbondale Box office opens November 29 (618) 549-5466
For more information go to: stagecompany.org FLIPSIDE Thursday, December 5, 2013 Page 5
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z
Venice makes unique appearance in Carbondale CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois is in for a special treat when Southern California rock group Venice takes the stage at McLeod Theater
for a special benefit concert this weekend. McLeod, traditionally reserved for theater, will become a unique musical venue, as
fans are able to get up close and personal with the band, comprised of two sets of brothers who are cousins. Venice has been compared to other So Cal notables
including the Eagles and the Beach Boys, but the boys will be flexing their musical muscle as they perform their classic hits and several holiday
Town Square Market
Tea Tasting
Saturday, December 7, 4-6pm
favorites. Venice takes the stage at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets are $25 to $33 and can be purchased online at SouthernTickets Online.com or by calling 618-4536000. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the McLeod Summer Playhouse series and Carbondale Community Arts’ All-Southern High School Theater Project. — The Southern
PROVIDED BY VENICE
The Southern California-based band performs music reminiscent of The Eagles and The Beach Boys, as well as others who have influenced their sound.
Warm up before Lights Fantastic! SIU presents Baroque Celebration Sunday, Dec. 8 CARBONDALE — “Baroque Celebration” will be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 in the
Enjoy great local dining – at a discount.
Free tea and fresh homemade scones Learn all about specialty tea: so many blends Shop early for great holiday gifts At the corner of East Jackson and Washington, the best place to catch the Parade!
Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship at 105 N. Parrish Lane. The concert, by The
Order your Dining Card today and enjoy “Buy one entrée, Get one free” offters at twenty-four outstanding restaurants across Southern Illinois!
1-866-735-5912 thesouthern.com/top20
NATURAL FOODS & A WHOLE LOT MORE
T OWN SQUARE MARKET 106 E. J , C’ H T S ACKSON
DALE AT
ISTORIC
OWN
QUARE
MON.- SAT. 10AM-7PM, SUN. 10AM-3PM 618-529-2312, WWW.TOWNSQUAREMARKET.COM SEE US ON facebook
Page 6 Thursday, December 5, 2013 FLIPSIDE
Cards Available For Just
$20
Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society, features French harpsichordist Maryse Carlin, along with SIU faculty members Doug Worthen on flute and Petra Bubanja on violin. Also performing will be SIU faculty Eric Lenz on cello, Jacob Tews on viola and Philip Brown on bass, in addition to SIU School of Music students Edward Charity, Ben Bollero, Alex Chavez, all on violins, Jennifer Franklund on viola and Richard Davis on cello. The performance will include works from the Baroque Era for flute and basso continuo, a world premiere of a new quartet for flute and strings by Chicago composer Lawrence Axelrod and Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. Tickets for the concert are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Music majors get in free.
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z
Easton Corbin appears tonight at the Black Diamond Harley Davidson Warehouse his second Mercury Nashville album, released in 2012. This isn’t Corbin’s first trip to the dealership. As a Vince Hoffard matter of fact, he has made several. A few hours prior to performing at Herrinfesta Italiana in Easton Corbin 2011, co-owner Shad Doors open 6 p.m. Zimbro gave the singer a Thursday, Dec. 5, Black private tour of the Diamond Harley-Davidson business and sold him warehouse, Marion; $10 at some accessories. Since the gate; also appearing then, Corbin has purchased a couple new Kendell Marvel Harleys from Zimbro. While it may seem a one is the hustle, little out of character for a bustle and leftover traditional country singer turkey from that is a former member Thanksgiving. The and a current loyal marathon Black Friday shopping spree is over, so supporter of Future Farmers of America to be is Small Business flashing his orange and Saturday and Cyber black, Corbin is equally Monday. Country music comfortable sitting on a fans looking for a way to recover from the five-days tractor or Fatboy. The 31-year-old Florida of chaos can find the native has adopted a answer at a local strategy of hitting the motorcycle dealership. Easton Corbin, hailed as road as often as possible to give supporters an “the next George Strait” opportunity to take in a when he broke onto the live show, even if the scene in 2009, will be venue has vintage appearing tonight at the motorcycles hanging from Black Diamond Harleythe rafters. Davidson warehouse in “I want to get my music Marion. Admission is $10 to as many people as and tickets will be possible,” Corbin says. available at the gate. “You’ve got to be good to Doors open at 6 p.m. your fans, and you’ve got Prolific Nashville to make music that’s true songwriter Kendell to you.” Marvel, a former After his parents Thompsonville/Galatia divorced, Corbin was resident, will open the basically raised by his show with an acoustic grandparents. It was in solo set at 7 p.m. He has this cozy environment written hits for Jake Owen, Joe Diffie and act- that he discovered classic albums on vinyl and breaking “Right Where I reruns “Hee Haw,” Need To Be” for Gary causing him to fall in love Allan. with country music. Corbin has cracked the When he started playing Top 10 of the Billboard singles charts with his last guitar at 14, his dad tried to bond with him by two singles, “Lovin’ You shuttling him to guitar Is Fun” and “All Over the lessons. Road,” the title cut from
COUNTRY SCENE
G
100 percent on music, his turned out to be Joe their first two singles. He priority was to complete Fisher, Senior A & R was the most played artist his education. He earned Director for the Universal on country radio in 2010. an agribusiness degree Music Group Nashville, The phenomenal start from the University of that quickly signed him to led to award nominations Florida College of a record deal and put him from the Country Music Agriculture and Life under the tutorage of Association, Academy of Science, before moving to producer Carson Country Music and CMT Music City in 2006. Chamberlain, a big fan of Music Awards, plus three He went to work at Ace the traditional sound from awards from the newly Hardware to keep food on his days of playing steel established American the table, but would be guitar for Keith Whitley. Country Awards in 2010, out in the clubs as often as Corbin signed with including New/Breakout possible, seeking to make Mercury Nashville in Artist of the Year. contacts. A distant cousin 2009 and a magical oneCorbin will tour next that was a music professor two punch of “A Little year as the opening act for at the University of More Country Than That” The Band Perry, including Montana sent a couple of and “Roll With It” made a Feb. 21 date at the Show Corbin’s demo tapes to him the most popular new Me Center in Cape friends in Nashville. face in Nashville. Both Girardeau. One of those friends songs went to the top of PROVIDED BY EASTON CORBIN VINCE HOFFARD can be was a booking agent and the charts. He was the Easton Corbin — ‘the next George Strait’ — will be in reached at 618-658-9095 he took a friend to see a first artist since Clay concert in Marion tonight. live Corbin show. The Walker in 1993 to hits the or vincehoffard@ yahoo.com. “friend of a friend” top of the charts with Neither Corbin or his father knew the background of the 67-year-old Pee Wee Melton, the instructor who was giving the lessons in a small town about 20 west of Gainesville. Melton was a session player in Nashville for many years and ironically Come join us in downtown Carterville for played in the house band for the Hee Haw show. He was instrumental in launching the career of Aaron Tippin. He gave the • Photo Op with Santa • Sleigh & Nativity Photo Ops teenage Corbin lessons for three years, then died • The Christmas Market • Window Decorating Contest unexpectedly. • Letters to Santa • Classic Christmas Movies “I was learning so much • Stuff a Squad Car • Ornament Making For Gum Drops from him. He had all that (With Items for Christmas Meals) • Sugar Plum Dance Fairies knowledge from his 70 • Horse & Carriage Rides • Face Painting years. That’s a lot of • Santa’s Post Office • Chili Supper at the Fire Dept experience there. He was just a great guy. I can’t say • Festival of Trees • Plenty of food and beverages enough great things about • Live Music Stages him,” Corbin said of his 5:30 p.m. - Christmas Parade mentor. Corbin joined a band 5:45 p.m. - Tree Lighting Ceremony while still in high school. 6:00 p.m. - Toddler Snowball Drop The group gained a large 7:00 p.m. - Black Diamond Helicopter Snowball Drop local following and opened shows for Jackie For more information, call 985-2700 Fricke and Mel McDaniel. or email khollister@visitcarterville.com Before focusing
A STORY BOOK CHRISTMAS
Rescheduled for Friday, December 13
FLIPSIDE Thursday, December 5, 2013 Page 7
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z
Holiday happenings Sesser’s Old-Fashioned Christmas features concert, parade, bazaar SESSER — Sesser’s OldFashioned Christmas event starts at noon Saturday, Dec. 7, in the downtown area. The parade will kick off at 12:30 p.m. and features bands, golf carts, floats, bicycles and horses. Venders will have items on display — including jewelry, crafts, purses and totes — from noon until 5 p.m. Drawings for gifts will be from 2 to 4 p.m. throughout the afternoon, and Ms. Clause will be reading Christmas stories from 2 to 4 p.m. Cookies, coffee, hot chocolate and milk will be served. Also, a prayer box will be provided to those who have a prayer request, and a live nativity scene will be presented by the Hazel Dell Church youth on Main Street. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be available and Christmas carols will be sung around the tree. Blend will present “A Doo Wop Christmas” at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Sesser Opera House. Doors open at 6:15 with a purchased ticket and 6:30 if tickets are purchased at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5 to 13 and younger than 5 are admitted free. For more information, call 618-927-4329 or 618-927-1428. — The Southern
Christmas in the Village starts Saturday in Cobden
Christmas at the Liberty features George, Stoffel
Pope County Illinois – a History.” The film is for sale in DVD format at the Museum or online at www.theywillendure.org Christmas in the Courtyard begins at 6 p.m. with a bonfire, hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa. Participants may also view the live nativity and enjoy caroling. For questions or more information, call 618-8896358.
COBDEN — Christmas in the Village celebration is on tap Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Cobden. Highlights include Christmas bazaars, a 5K run/walk and the presentation of the Christmas lights in the village’s downtown park. The Old Feed Store on Appleknocker Drive will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a variety of activities, including free holiday treats and refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus from 1 to 4 p.m. A “Cobden Christmas” 5K run/walk is scheduled for 10 a.m. and will start at the Feed Store. For information call 618-833-5807. Bazaars offering holiday decorations, gifts, crafts and homemade treats will be featured at the Union County Museum, Apostolic Lighthouse Church and St. Joseph Church parish hall. At St. Joseph church a variety of soups will be served for lunch. The Old Feed Store will sponsor “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Kevin Purcell at 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information visit www.cobdenil.com or call 618-893-2425.
— The Southern
— The Southern
Annual Holiday Concert Featuring Nathan Clark George and Mark Stoffel, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Liberty Theater, 1333 Walnut St., Murphysboro. MURPHYSBORO — What began as a solo winter concert in January or February has evolved into a popular December affair, bringing to life the spirit of Christmas in the historic downtown Liberty Theater. This year’s Annual Holiday Concert featuring Nathan Clark George and Mark Stoffel is set for 7:30 Friday, Dec. 13. George, a Murphysboro native, first performed at the Liberty about 10 years ago, before volunteers launched a concerted effort to save and restore the venue. He started playing winter concerts annually, and
THE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTO
Nathan Clark George (left) and Mark Stoffel (middle) have made playing the the historic Liberty Theater in Murphysboro a holiday tradition. Through the years, they’ve played countless old European and modern Christmas tunes and been joined by special guests and friends, including bassist Ross Sermons (right). This year, on Dec. 13, they will be joined by Henry Haffner, principle vocalist of the Lexington Philharmonic.
more and more people began to attend. In 2005, he joined fellow musician Mark Stoffel to talk about and record an album of Christmas music. From there, the two decided to try their hand at a holiday performance. Finding success, they decided to focus on that concert in the coming years. “Christmas is just one
of those times that bring people together,” George said. “We’ve seen it become a beautiful, lovely time for people to get together.” The duo continues to be the focus of the annual concert, but, through the years, the two have added other performers and hosted special guests along the way. Together, they perform a variety of
music, including oldworld hymns dating back centuries and more modern traditional Christmas tunes. This year, they will be joined by Henry Haffner, principle vocalist of the Lexington Philharmonic. The spirit of Christmas and family will certainly be in the air as these two men grace the small theater stage for another year.
All ticket sales benefit the production of the Golconda holds Christmas in the Courtyard documentary film, “They Will Endure 1797-1937 – GOLCONDA — The annual Christmas House Tour and Christmas in the Courtyard is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 in Golconda. The House Tour will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets may be purchased for $5 at the Pope County Historical Society Museum, 112 Columbus St. Refreshments will be provided at each stop. Special discounts will be available at Golconda restaurants for patrons who show their ticket from the house tour.
Page 8 Thursday, December 5, 2013 FLIPSIDE
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z
PROVIDED BY NEBRASKA THEATER CARAVAN
The Ghost of Christmas Past visits Ebenezer Scrooge.
PROVIDED BY NEBRASKA THEATER CARAVAN
The Cratchit family enjoys the simple joys of the holiday in the Nebraska Theater Caravan’s ‘A Christmas Carol,’ which will be performed at The Carson Center in Paducah on Monday, Dec. 9.
‘A Christmas Carol’
National touring company is bringing this familiar holiday favorite to Paducah A Christmas Carol Nebraska Theater Caravan national tour; 6:45 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9; The Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah; $15 www.thecarsoncenter.org or 270-450-4444 BY ADAM TESTA THE SOUTHERN
PADUCAH — Many actors and actresses have a holiday dream of stepping into the shoes of the crotchity Ebenezer Scrooge or the good-hearted Bob Cratchit. Not Russell Matthews, though; he’s content with his lessprominent role. The Mahomet native and Illinois Wesleyn graduate is entering his fifth season of portraying Fred, Scrooge’s nephew with a hard-to-rival love of Christmas, with the Nebraska Theater Caravan’s national tour of the beloved production “A Christmas Carol.” “It’s a great thing to come to a role and be able to revisit it year after year,”
said Matthews, who has understudied for the show’s leading characters, as well. “I think I’ve figured out new parts of his personality every year.” While Fred may not be the most prominent character in the show, Matthews said it’s still important to understand his motivations, what makes him tick. The character can still have a great amount of depth and personality, even if he’s not on stage as much as his colleagues. Fans in Southern Illinois have an opportunity to see Matthews’ portrayal of Fred when the production arrives at The Carson Center in Paducah for a 6:45 p.m. performance Monday, Dec. 9. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.thecarsoncenter.org or by calling 270-450-4444. While the story of “A Christmas Carol” may be a familiar one, Matthews said the performance will still be a worthwhile experience for fans of all ages. “There’s a reason classics are classics. They’re the best built stories we have,
and this is absolutely one of the best,” he said, adding that the Caravan has added little touches to keep the show engaging and entertaining for the last 35 years. “They create a real community among the actors. That really comes across in our version of ‘A Christmas Carol.’“ And for Matthews, Paducah is one of the closest stops to his hometown of Mahomet and his birthplace in Bloomington in central Illinois. Traveling through the area, especially during the holiday season, is a reminder of the family and holiday spirit that builds the core of the show itself. Last year, as the tour buses drove across Illinois on Thanksgiving Day, Matthews’ family gathered on an interstate overpass waving for him to see, so he knew they were thinking about him, too. “It was probably the sweetest moment I’ve ever had on tour,” he said.
PROVIDED BY NEBRASKA THEATER CARAVAN
The ghost of Jacob Marley arrives at the home of Ebenezer Scrooge.
PROVIDED BY NEBRASKA THEATER CARAVAN adam.testa@thesouthern.com 618-351-5031
Ebenezer Scrooge begs for forgiveness next to his own grave.
FLIPSIDE Thursday, December 5, 2013 Page 9
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z
Jingle all the way in annual run Saturday INA — The Annual Jingle Bell Run and Walk for Arthritis will feature the Snowman Stroll and Reindeer Run Saturday, Dec. 7, at Rend Lake College. The eighth annual event is sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Entrants may participate in a 5K run or walk, a onemile Snowman Stroll or a Reindeer Run for children. The Snowman Stroll will
begin at 8:45 a.m., with the 5K run and walk kicking off at 9 a.m. The children’s Reindeer Run. Those who pre-register are guaranteed a t-shirt with their $25 fee. Registration may be completed online at www.arthritis.org, or forms may be completed in the RLC Aquatics Center, Fitness Center in Ina or the RLC MarketPlace in Mount Vernon. Same day registration
Community Christmas Nativity Concert set Friday
will begin at 7:30 a.m. at $30 per person in the Sports Complex. All 5K walkers and Reindeer runners will receive medals. First through third place runners in the 5K will also receive medals by age group. For more information, contact Laura Johnston at 618-437-5321, Ext. 1207 or visit www.facebook.com/ events/1428739724008132.
CARBONDALE — The annual Community Christmas Nativity Concert is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7168 Old Illinois 13. Featuring the Bethel AME Shabach Choir, Marilyn Frick, Joyce Hesketh, Kendra Ratnapridipa, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Faith in God Girls Choir, Liberty Street Baptist Church Men’s Choir, Little Egypt Barbershop Quartet and New Zion Missionary Baptist Male Chorus. The concert is free, and everyone is welcome. For more information, call Jana Brown at 618-6848587.
— The Southern
‘Christmas With Santa’ comes to Cedarhurst Dec. 13 MOUNT VERNON — “Christmas With Santa,” a play performed by the Bright Star Theatre, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in the Mitchell Museum Performance Hall at Cedarhurst Center for
the Arts. The premise of the play is that two elves have misplaced the presents, and Santa’s solution is to teach the well-meaning elves that the real gift of the season are the people
and friends who celebrate Christmas with us. Tickets are $5 per person, $4 for Cedarhurst members and children 2 and younger are admitted free and can be purchased in advance. Call 618-242-1236 ext. 221. For more information, call 618-242-1236, go to www.cedarhurst.org or visit brightstar theatre.com. — The Southern
— The Southern
There is one destination...
Special
5 Wings with Fries
Only $5
DELIVERY AVAILABLE
Page 10 Thursday, December 5, 2013 FLIPSIDE
CARBONDALE — Join the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra for Handel’s holiday classic, “The Messiah” Sing-Along at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, at Shryock Auditorium in Carbondale and Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. The concert features an all-star cast of SIU’s School of Music voice students as the soloists and the chorus is comprised of the audience members. Audience members should bring their own scores to sing from, and auditorium ushers will escort them to their voice-type sections. Those who want to attend but don’t care to sing may sit where they choose. The soloists, chorus and the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra will be conducted by Associate Conductor Joseph Ryker. George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah” is one of longest holiday season traditions that is performed from churches to concert halls. It holds an extraordinary place both among the composer’s works and in
the history of Western Music. The Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra is the region’s premiere orchestral ensemble. It is comprised of SIU School of Music faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, area professionals and talented community members. Tickets for the Friday night performance are $20 for general audience and $8 for students of any age. Purchase tickets in advance through www.Southern TicketsOnline.com, by calling 618-453-6000, or in person at the SIU Arena and Mcleod Theater box offices. Tickets are also available at the Shryock Auditorium Box Office beginning one hour before the performance. Tickets for the Saturday night performance are $15 for general audience and $6 for students of any age. Purchase tickets in advance at www.MarionCCC.com or by calling 618-9974030 and in person at the Marion Cultural and Civic Center in advance and the night of the performance. — The Southern
Belleville
Antique Flea Market BELLE-CLAIR EXPO CENTER AT THE BELLE-CLAIR FAIRGROUNDS
(Dine in only)
SAT, DEC. 21ST & SUN, DEC. 22ND @ 9 AM - 4 PM
WI-FI LE B A AV ILA
• HUNDREDS OF VENDORS • • THOUSANDS OF SALE ITEMS • • OVER 600 TABLES EACH DAY • • DIFFERENT EXHIBITORS EACH DAY •
Shuttle service for parties of 4 or more from all Carbondale city lots just call and we will pick you up
227 W. Main St. Carbondale (618)490-1539
Sing along to ‘The Messiah’ with Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Open: 11am - 11pm weekdays 11am - 2am weekends
Rt. 13 (Just off Rt. 159 & 13)Belleville, IL For More Information, Call 618-233-0052 www.bcfairgrounds.net
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z
Carbondale’s Lights Fantastic Parade is Dec. 7
THE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTO
Spectators react to the first float from the city of Carbondale during the Lights Fantastic Parade.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ to be presented at Marion Civic Center MARION — The Christmas musical “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be presented by Marion First Baptist Church in six free performances Dec. 19 through Dec. 22 in the Marion Cultural and Civic Center. The Broadway-style musical, with a cast and crew of more than 100 people, will be co-directed by minister of music Brian Summers and Tom Herman. Based on the 1946 film, the musical follows George Bailey’s life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointment and beyond, with the audience to learn whether his life has mattered. The original story is given a new musical life, while retaining its warmth. The musical will be the 11th presented by the church at the Christmas season. Performances will include two matinees at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, and Sunday, Dec. 22, in the downtown Civic Center. Performances also will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Dec. 19 to 22. Bus groups are welcome. Call the church at 618997-9386 for more details.
CARBONDALE — The 23rd annual Lights Fantastic Parade will kick off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, in downtown Carbondale. The parade is sponsored by Carbondale Community Arts, the city of Carbondale and the Carbondale Park district. Carbondale’s Main Street coordinates pre-parade activities
including a chili supper from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Carbondale Civic Center at a cost of $3 per bowl. Other activities starting at 4 p.m. include a tour of an old-fashioned train and writing letters to Santa at the Historic Passenger Depot. Also, see Santa’s reindeer and enjoy food and music at the Town Square Pavilion. The parade starts at the intersection
of Mill Street and Illinois Avenue. From 4 to 5:45 p.m., shuttles will be available at University Mall and Murdale Shopping Center to take attendees to the downtown area. For more information, go to www.lightsfantasticparade.com, call 618-529-8040 or email lights.fantastic@hotmail.com. — The Southern
Christmas comes early to Carterville Celebration centers on Native American legend of the Christmas lily CARTERVILLE — Christmas in Carterville will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in downtown Carterville. The theme of this year’s holiday celebration is “A Story Book Christmas,” and activities take place from the Carterville Fire Department to Old National Bank on Division Street. The festivities will feature a Christmas parade beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, and the traditional tree lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. A Toddler Snowball Drop with Styrofoam balls will be dropped from the Carterville Fire Department’s 62-foot ladder truck at 6:30 p.m.
in a parking lot adjacent to Old National Bank. Thirty minutes later, the Black Diamond Harley Davidson helicopter will hover from above as little plastic snowmen that contain raffle tickets will be dropped. People with winning raffle tickets will be eligible for gifts including shopping certificates. This year’s celebration will have two stages for entertainment, and the vendor market will include crafts for sale and other holiday activities. Free chili will be served at the fire department. For more information, call 618-985-2700 or email khollister@visit carterville.com. — The Southern
KASKASKIA ISLAND — The 20th Annual French/Indian Celebration will start at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Kaskaskia Immaculate Conception Church. Participants will relive and remember the early tradition of the historic old church in Illinois’ French Colonial District, where the lily is considered a traditional flower of Christmas. According to legend, a Native American woman sadly made her way to the church one long ago December Day. Other members of the congregation, as in other years, were bringing a gift in honor of Mary, but this woman was very poor and was empty-handed.
Walking with her eyes cast down in sadness, she suddenly noticed lilies blooming through the snow and ice. She gathered an armful of the flowers to take to church as her gift. All were amazed. In a re-enactment of this, a procession of women, each carrying a lily, commemorate that miracle. Saturday’s celebration includes hymns being played by Jeffery Roscow on the 1878 pipe organ. Father Dave Corrigan will preside at a mass service that follows the ceremony,
where prayers in the Indian language as well as English are used. Refreshments will be served. To get to Kaskaskia, cross the Chester bridge, follow Missouri Highway 51 four miles, turn right on H Road, go seven miles, turn right onto Missouri Highway 61 and travel one mile into St. Mary, then turn right onto Old Channel Bridge leading to Kaskaskia Island. Follow the signs five miles to Kaskaskia Shrine & Church. — The Southern
29TH ANNUAL
Holiday Christmas Festival Bringg the entire ffamily! y
Christmas Open House Saturday, December 7th 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Music by the Dorians Noon - 2 Refreshments will be served Dec. Hours: Thurs - Sat 10-6 Mark Akin, Bookseller
www.coramdeobooks.com
PARADE STARTS AT 11AM ON SATURDAY • FREE Parade • FREE Concerts • FREE Carriage Rides • FREE Photos with Santa • FREE Hotdogs for Kids under 12
Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, y, December 8th
Variety Show
Singing • Dancing • Entertainment
Friday, December 6th at 6:30 pm At the Ste. Gen. R-II Performing Arts Center 800-373-7007 OR VISITSTEGEN.COM
— The Southern
FLIPSIDE Thursday, December 5, 2013 Page 11
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z
Holiday events Art Southern Clay Works Holiday Pottery Sale: Noon4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, SIU, Pulliam Hall, Room 102 Craft Shop Holiday Sale: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Dec. 7, SIU Student Center; 618-453-3636; siustudent center.org/craft-sales Art Over Easy Nine: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Surplus Gallery, Glove Factory art facility, 432 S. Washington Ave., Carbondale; art sale, social event, auction, music, refreshments; $30 Craft show: Friday-Sunday, Dec. 6-8, Randolph County Courthouse, Chester; 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 11 a.m.3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8; 618-
826-1430 or chester skateland@hotmail.com Sale: By students and faculty, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. Clemens Fine Arts Center Gallery, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Paducah; 270-534-3213; www.artsinfocus.org Off the Wall Exhibit: anthill gallery & vintage curiosities, 102 N. Front St., Cobden; buyer takes art off the wall before end of exhibition and some of the artwork will be replaced by new art; paintings also on display, The Yellow Moon Café, 110 N. Front St.; through Dec. 22; anthillgallery@gmail.com; 618-893-3100 Holiday Extravaganza show: Little Egypt Arts Association Art Centre, square, Marion; hand-made, refurbished, original works of Christmas art; fiber pieces,
Steve Hornbeak and the Mainstreet Players, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Von Jakob Winery and Brewery, 230 Illinois 127, Alto Pass; also, Eli Tellor, Ashley Hatfield, Darrell Hannahs, Danny Tetley, Rich Concerts Fabec and Danny Weaver; Concert and nativity sets: $10/$12 at the door; 618-8937 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, Church of 4600; www.vonjakob.com Jesus Christ of Latter-day Country Christmas Sing-In: Saints, 7168 Old Highway 13, Features Southern Illinois Carbondale; interfaith concert: Productions Band, 1 p.m. features a variety of area Sunday, Dec. 8, Pheasant musicians and bands; also Hollow Winery, 14931 Illinois nativity sets from around the 37, Whittington; doors open, world will be on exhibit with noon; no charge but donations musical entertainment on benefit Shriners Children’s Friday and Sunday; Hospitals; food; audience 618-684-8587 members invited to sing along; Country Christmas www.pheasanthollowwinery. Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, com or 618-629-2302 Dec. 7, Kentucky Opry, 88 Community concert: The Chilton Lane, Benton, Ky.; Traditional Community $17/$16/$10/$7.50; Concert, 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. www.kentuckyopry.com; 8, Chester High School 888-459-8704 Juergen’s Gym; those wishing Shawnee Hills Music to participate in the concert Christmas Concert: Featuring may audition before the artwork, jewelry and photos; through mid-January; 618-998-8530; leaa601@ frontier.com; www.LittleEgypt Arts.com
selection committee; 618-6150122 or 618-826-5784 Kenny Rogers: Christmas and the Hits show, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, The Carson Center, Paducah; Rogers will be joined by a choir for more than two hours of music entertainment, including holiday classics and several of the tunes that made him famous; $30 to $135; thecarsoncenter.org Christmas at the Liberty: Features Nathan Clark George and Mark Stoffel, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Liberty Theater, 1333 Walnut St., Murphysboro Sing Along Messiah: By the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Shryock Auditorium, SIU; features soloists, a chorus and the chamber orchestra; conducted by Joseph Ryker; tickets are $20 for adults and $8 for students; attendees will be seated by their vocal type; southernticketsonline.com
CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH VINTAGE DÉCOR
Wide selection of ceramic trees (all sizes and colors) and many other one-of-a-kind items
an authentic thai cuisine experience
100 s. illinois ave • 618.457.6900
Perfect for any collector on your list
COME SEE US DURING CHRISTMAS IN CARTERVILLE TOMORROW NIGHT!
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
lunch:11-2:45 mon-fri/dinner: 5-8:45 sun-thurs/dinner 5-9:45 fri & sat
1.00 OFF Lunch Special
$
One lunch special per coupon. Valid Monday thru Thursday only. 100 s. illinois ave • carbondale expires: 12/22/13
Page 12 Thursday, December 5, 2013 FLIPSIDE
MELLO ANTI ANTIQUES
104 S. Division, Carterville • 618-985-8391
THURSDAY - SATURDAY
10 AM - 3 PM
A Festival of Love and Light: By The Southern Illinois Children’s Choir, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, First Presbyterian Church, 310 S. University Ave., Carbondale; traditional carols by Rutter, Leavitt, Hampton and McKelvy, Handel, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev will be preformed; free The Jon Mcannelly Christmas Party: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Marion Eagles; features Jackson Junction with Dave Clark, Shawn Mayer, Mark Dooley, Kassie Miller and Ben Wilson; free The Messiah Sing-Along: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; presented by the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra; $15 for general audience and $6 for students of any age; www.MarionCCC. com; 618-997-4030 Doo-Wop Christmas: By Blend, A cappela group, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, Herrin Civic Center; scholarship benefit; 618-988-1234.
Events Holiday Lights Fair: Nightly, now through Dec. 30, State Fairgrounds, Du Quoin; Santa, Christmas characters, trains, cookies; over one million lights in a 2.5 mile drive-through, with 30 major exhibits of over $300,000 in displays; Expo Hall opens on weekend with various entertainment; family vehicles, $8 per car; tour buses, $1 per person; drive through, 5:30-9:30 p.m. each weekday; Expo Hal, 6-9 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22; www.duquointourism.org Fantasy of Lights Christmas Display: Dusk to 11 p.m., through Dec. 31, Foundation Park, Centralia; drive through the park decorated for the holidays; 618-532-6789; 888-533-2600 Holiday Open House: 1-4 p.m. now through Dec. 8, Magnolia Manor, 2700
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z Washington Ave., Cairo; 618-734-0201 Candy Cane Lane: Features several blocks of decorated homes, West Frankfort; starts at Main Street just past the High School; now through New Year’s Eve Light Display: Open nightly through Dec. 30, Coulterville City Park; more than a million lights, 450 figurines, 15 animated displays and a version of Candyland game; Christmas music; free refreshments and activities every weekend in December; 618-525-9182; coulterville holidaylightdispaly.com Holiday Lunch: At the Mitchell, noon, ThursdayFriday, Dec. 5-6, historic Mitchell house, Cedarhurst Center For the Arts, Mount Vernon; limited seating; reserve at 618-242-1236 First Friday Story Time: Holiday stories, 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 under the tree in the Beck Family Center in Cedarhurst Center for The Arts, Mount Vernon; also, candy canes and cookies; free; 618-242-1236 Christmas in Carterville: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, downtown Carterville; parade, 5:30 p.m.; tree lighting ceremony, 6 p.m.; Snowball Drop with Styrofoam balls, 6:30 p.m., parking lot adjacent to Old National Bank; plastic snowman drop, 7 p.m.; crafts; free chili, fire department; 618-985-2700;l khollister@visitcarterville.com Santa’s House: Santa’s House will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 22 in Paducah. Children are invited to meet Santa from 4-7 p.m. Fridays, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and from 1-4 p.m. Sundays at the corner of 2nd St. and Broadway in downtown Paducah; bring your own camera to take photos; paducahalliance.org Jingle Bell Run: And Walk for Arthritis, 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Rend Lake College, Ina; sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation;
Registration, 7:30 a.m.; 618-437-5321, Ext. 1207 or visit www.facebook.com/events/14 28739724008132 Christmas in the Village: Saturday, Dec. 7, downtown park, Cobden; bazaars, a 5K run/walk, Christmas lights; open house, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., The Old Feed Store, Appleknocker Drive with free holiday treats and a visit from Santa Claus, 1-4 p.m.; also A Child’s Christmas in Wales by Kevin Purcel, 6 p.m., The Old Feed Store with $10 admission for adults and $5 for children; www.cobdenil.com or call 618-893-2425. Ugly Sweater Fun Run/Walk: Registration, 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, SIU Campus Lake Trail, Carbondale; race starts 8:30 a.m.; $10/$15; group discount; proceeds to Children’s Medical Resource Network; 618-833-6488; krallen14@gmail.com Craft Fair: Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Veterans Community Park, Mount Vernon; 618-242-6890 Santa on the Mississippi: Santa will make his way down the Mississippi River at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 7, Chester Boat Club; music by the Chester High School Band; 618-826-2326 Old Time Christmas: Noon7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, West Franklin Avenue, Sesser; vendors, a parade, the Giving Tree Fund, Mrs. Clause reading Christmas stories, live Nativity scene, prayer box, horse drawn wagon rides, carols, countdown to Christmas tree lighting; concert by Blend; $10/$5; 618-625-3611; www.sesser.org Create an ornament: During Family Day, 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Cedarhurst Center For The Arts, Mount Vernon.; all ages welcome to create holiday ornaments; free; 618-242-1236; www.cedarhurst.org French/Indian Celebration: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, Kaskaskia Immaculate Conception Church, Kaskaskia Island; participants will remember early Christmas tradition; hymns by Jeffery Roscow on the 1878 pipe organ and mass service by Father Dave Corrigan; prayers in the Indian language as well as English; refreshments
Give Something Anyone Can Enjoy... Our Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts Wine Trails • Casino Trips Holiday Lights Viewing
Day Trips Around the Region Book your 2014 trips now... It’s not too early! Visit our website to see our calendar for date availability “Your Destination is Our Destination”
Holiday movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas, 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, the Granada, Mount Vernon; doors opening at 3:30 p.m.; children must be accompanied by a parent; admission is free; also drawing for a free kid’s birthday party before the movie; 618-740-0707 Country Christmas Stroll: Includes Christmas in the Village, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 and from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Okawville; house tours of Rep. Charlie Meier, Robin Pfeiffer and Tim Raw, Norbert and Dana Lehr, Dale and Peggy Staley and St. Peter’s United Church of Christ; Breakfast with Santa, craft fair and a Festival of Trees for $2 Saturday; Christmas in the barn at the petting zoo; 618-243-5694; tourokawc@606front.net Union County Historical Society Christmas Bazaar: DuBois Building, 117 S.
Appleknocker Drive, Cobden; dates, Dec. 7, 8, 14; hours, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sunday; collectible holiday items, greenery, wreaths, lights, glassware and kitchen items; 618-893-2567; 618-893-2865 Children’s Christmas Party: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Jefferson County Historical Village, 1411 N. 27th St., Mount Vernon; children ages five and older; games, crafts and snacks; $5 per person and pre-registration is required; 618-246-0033 Christmas on Main Street: 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, Creal Springs; features buggy rides, a bell choir, caroling; Santa also will arrive with treats S’more Stories with Santa: Stories with Santa will be 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 in Veterans Park in Mount Vernon; 618-242-6890 Christmas in the Courtyard: Starts 6 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14, Golconda; bonfire, hot chocolate, cookies, live nativity, caroling and Santa; 618-889-6358 Olde Tyme Christmas: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, Fort Massac, Metropolis; The Massiac Marines, French and Indian War re-enactors, will celebrate Joyeux Noel Saturday and then on Sunday they will show how a traditional Christmas might have been for the French soldier or villager in 1759; music, refreshments and decorations; free Dashing All the Way: Pictures with Santa, noon-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 in the Robert N. Brewer Foundation office, Herrin; bring your own camera for free pictures; register to win a Toys ‘R’ Us $100 Gift Card and give Santa your wish list; 618-988-1234
Nov. 28 Thru Dec. 30
14th Annual
Holiday Lights Fair Du Quoin State Fairgrounds on Rt. 51 Over 1 Million Lights 3 Mile Drive • $500,000 in Displays Light Trail Opens 5:30pm-9:30pm Each Evening Family Vehicles on all nights .................. $8.00 Commercial Carriers & Tour Buses $1.00 per person
Entertainment in the Expo Hall 6:00pm-8:30pm Expo Hall: Dec. 6-7-8, Dec. 13-14-15, Dec. 20-21-22 Entertainment, Food, Crafts, Activities for Children, Pictures with Santa! Carriage Rides Available from John's Pass Carriage Service Call 618-410-6996 for reservations Co-Sponsors: Mathis & Sons, General Cable, The Tourism Bureau ILLINOISouth, Du Quoin State Bank, Alongi’s Italian Restaurant, John & Wanda Rednour, Knight Hawk Coal, Aaron A. Atkins, T.A. Atkins, Searby Funeral Homes, Haggard Custom Siding, Inc., Nikki’s Place, Thomas Publishing and the First National Bank of Steeleville
Carterville, IL 62918 SI-Tours.net
618-985-6953 Like us on Facebook
Sponsored by: The Du Quoin Tourism Commission For more information 1-800-455-9570 • www.duquointourism.org FLIPSIDE Thursday, December 5, 2013 Page 13
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z THINGS TO DO z MUSIC z HOLIDAY EVENTS z Madrigals
letters to Santa, Historic Passenger Depot; see Santa’s Lighted Parade: 7 p.m. reindeer and enjoy food and Friday, Dec. 6, Chester; parade music, Town Square Pavilion; starts Chester High School, parade starts at the 618-826-1430 or intersection of Mill Street and chesterskateland@ Illinois Avenue; shuttles hotmail.com available at University Mall and Christmas Parade: Murdale Shopping Center; Downtown Holiday Parade: www.lightsfantasticparade.co The Magic of Christmas m, 618-529-8040; parade, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, lights.fantastic@hotmail.com Paducah; starts on the corner of Broadway and 17th St. and proceeds to 2nd St.; Santa will Tour of Homes make an appearance; Chester Home Tours: 3-7 paduchalliance.org p.m. Saturday Dec. 7; homes Carbondale’s Light include Steve and Sue Colonel, Fantastic Parade: 6 p.m. Nick and Ashley Garris and Jill Saturday, Dec. 7, downtown Knippa; $6; 618-615-1548 or Carbondale; pre-parade 618-826-1850. activities include chili supper, Herrin Christmas Tour of 4-6 p.m., Carbondale Civic Homes: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Center at a cost of $3 per 8; five homes open for viewing; bowl; also tour of oldrefreshments at Brewer fashioned train and writing Foundation , downtown Herrin;
Parades
And Baby Makes Three: Madrigal feast, 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 6-7, Shawnee College, Ullin; $18; 618-634-3250 Madrigal Dinner: Presented by The Madrigal Society of Southern Illinois, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, Du Quoin Elks Lodge, US 51; dinner starts 6:30 p.m.; for tickets, call 618-357-2165; 618-542-2130 Madrigal Dinner: Presented by the Marion High School Choir, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 13, 14, Adams School, 15470 Lake of Egypt Road, Creal Springs; doors open, 6:30 p.m.; children, $15; adults, $20; buy tickets at Marion High School office; limited tickets at the door; 618-993-8196
12 Days of Christmas Sale December 9th-21st
Merry Larry Monday, Dec. 9
NIV Essentials Study Bible
Becoming Myself Thoughts to Make Wednesday, Dec. 11 Your Heart Sing
Tuesday, Dec. 10
$
00
5
$
Thursday, Dec. 12
97
19
$
97
6
Duck Dynasty
The One Year Bible
Prayer Warrior
Friday, Dec. 13
Saturday, Dec. 14
Monday, Dec. 16
$
97
6
97
7
Fight
97
5
$
00
5
NLT Study Bible The Beginner’s Bible
Wednesday, Dec. 18
$
$
00
5
Thursday, Dec. 19
Friday, Dec. 20
7
$
9 4 2
(618) 997-3507
922 W. Main, Marion 9am-6pm Mon-Sat
$
97
6
$
97
5
Live Nativity/Festival of Trees: The Nativity and Festival of Trees, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 in the United Methodist Children’s Home, 2023 Richview Road, Mount Vernon; free; 618-242-1070 ext. 240 Living Nativity: The Nativity will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Dec. 11 through Dec. 14, Immanuel Baptist Church, 516 N. Main St., Benton Christmas in the Courtyard: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Golconda; bonfire, hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa; also live nativity and caroling; 618-889-6358
Theater The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; appropriate for the entire family; $12 for adults and $8 for children 12 and under Friday and Saturday and $10 for adults and $7 for children, Sunday; 618-997-4030; MarionCCC.com A Country Christmas:
WE WILL BE CLOSED DEC. 7, 12 AND 14 FOR PRIVATE EVENTS. PLEASE VISIT US ANOTHER EVENING.
Pasta, Steak, Pork Chops, Chicken, Sandwiches & More
Jesus Calling Saturday, Dec. 21
$
97
7
Handfuls On Purpose
Page 14 Thursday, December 5, 2013 FLIPSIDE
Nativities
The Action Bible Devotional Tuesday, Dec. 17
$
tickets, $15 in advance and $18 at the door; proceeds go to Herrin Food Pantry, House of Hope and other local charities; sponsored by Xi Zeta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi; 618-727-2822; 618-412-0124 Christmas House Tour: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Golconda; purchase tickets for $5 at the Pope County Historical Society Museum, 112 Columbus St.; refreshments available at each stop; 618-889-6358 Home and Community Education Christmas Tour of Homes: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, Johnson County; also, lunch served from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Community of Christ Church. 5170 Tunnel Hill Road, Tunnel Hill; tour includes First Baptist Church of Goreville, the Webbtown homes of Pam and Ric Reuscher and Jean Webb Phillips; rural Goreville home of Joyce and Dave Frederick, along with the Teapot Cottage; tour tickets, $7 and lunch tickets, $3 and $5; 618-995-2491
Christian Bookstore & Church Supply Co.
7230 State Route 152, Du Quoin, IL • 618-542-2424
Open at 5pm Tuesday through Saturday Walk-ins welcome. Reservations suggested. Take-Out Available
7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, John A. Logan College, Carterville; $12/$7; also matinee, 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 at a cost of $2, free for Logan students and employees; 618-985-2828 ext. 8287 Hard Candy’s Christmas: Performed by the country music cast of Kornbread Junction, 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, Vienna Masonic Lodge; chicken and dumplings, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; $7 for the meal and $5 for the play; Hard Candy’s Christmas will also be presented at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, Egyptian Hills Resort on Lake of Egypt with a ham and beans supper, 6 p.m.; cost is $12 for both events A Christmas Carol: 6:45 p.m., Monday, Dec. 9, Carson Center, Paducah; twohour musical presented by The Nebraska Theatre Caravan; $15; www.nebraskatheatre caravan; thecarsoncenter.org Christmas with Santa: Play performed by the Bright Star Theatre, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, Mitchell Museum, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, 2600 Richview Road, Mount Vernon; $5/$4; 618-242-1236 ext. 221; www.cedarhurst.org; brightstartheatre.com It’s a Wonderful Death: A murder mystery, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, Pheasant Hollow Winery, Whittington; tickets are $40 and include the show, dinner and a glass of wine or beer; www.pheasant hollowwinery.com or 618-629-2302
Dinner Theater Matt Walch Christmas Show: Big Band standards and more, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, The Gathering Place Dinner Theatre, 290 S. Burns St., Sparta; $35; includes meal; www.thegatheringplaceoff broadway.com; 618-965-3726 The Lucky Old Sons Christmas Show: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, The Gathering Place Dinner Theatre, 290 S. Burns St., Sparta; $35; includes meal; www.thegatheringplaceoff broadway.com; 618-965-3726
z MOVIES z ART z WINERIES z BOOKS z THEATER z MUSIC z READ MORE: For full reviews of these movies, go to www.flipsideonline.com.
‘Blue is the Warmest Color’ Lea Seydoux (left) as Emma and Adele Exarchopoulos as Adele in the film ‘Blue Is the Warmest Color,’ which centers on a 15-year-old girl (Exarchopoulos), who is moving toward adulthood and dreams of experiencing her first love. A handsome male classmate falls for her hard, but an unsettling erotic reverie upsets the romance before it begins. Adele imagines that the mysterious, blue-haired girl she encountered in the street slips into her bed and possesses her with an overwhelming pleasure. That bluehaired girl is a confident older art student named Emma (Seydoux), who will soon enter Adele’s life for real, making way for an intense and complicated love story that spans a decade and is touchingly universal in its depiction. The movie, which opens Friday at University 8 in Carbondale, is rated NC-17 for graphic sex, nudity, profanity and adult themes. It is in French with subtitles. — RottenTomatoes.com AP / SUNDANCE SELECTS
‘Out of the Furnace’ Woody Harrelson (left) and Christian Bale in a scene from ‘Out of the Furnace,’ a gripping and gritty drama about family, fate, circumstance and Justice. Russell Baze (Christian Bale) has a rough life: he works a dead-end blue collar job at the local steel mill by day, and cares for his terminally ill father by night. When Russell’s brother Rodney (Casey Affleck) returns home from serving time in Iraq, he gets lured into one of the most ruthless crime rings in the Northeast and mysteriously disappears. The police fail to crack the case, so - with nothing left to lose - Russell takes matters into his own hands, putting his life on the line to seek justice for his brother. The movie, which opens Friday at University 8 in Carbondale and AMC 8 in Marion, is rated R for vulgar language, brutal violence, gore, drug use and adult themes. — RottenTomatoes.com AP / RELATIVITY MEDIA
‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Martin Freeman, as Bilbo Baggins, stars in the second triology of films adapting the popular masterpiece ‘The Hobbit’ by J.R.R. Tolkien. ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ continues the adventure of Bilbo, as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellan) and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. The movie, which opens Thursday at Carbondale 8 and AMC 8 in Marion, was directed by Peter Jackson and is rated PG-13. — RottenTomatoes.com AP / NEW LINE CINEMA
Celebrate Cobden’s Christmas in The Village Dec 7th 2013 Celebrate the Season with Holiday Open Houses, caroling, hayrides, surrey rides, pinata, Village Tree lighting and Santa! End your day with Kevin Purcell’s Caroling 3-5pm A Childs Christmas in Wales!
Open Houses ouses
Schedule of Events
Shop Local!
The Old Feed Store Events 111 N. Appleknocker 5K Run/Walk 10:00am Hospitality Table refreshments and treats! Local Arts/Craft Dealers and Roasted Nuts Surrey and Hay Rides - Noon - 5:00pm Santa Claus arrives with the Beta Elves 1:30 - 4:30pm Kevin Purcells’ A Childs Christmas in Wales 6:00pm
Union County Museum Christmas Bazaar 8:00-6:00 Apostolic Lighthouse Church Open House 8:00-2:00 St’ Joseph Church Bazaar 8:00-5:00 First Bapist Church Live Nativity 1:00-5:00
At The Village Park Pinata Breaking!
4:45 pm
The Cobden High School Chorus and Hispanic Childrens Choir Caroling and Lighting of The Village Tree 5:00pm Sponsored by The CCBA and The Village of Cobden A big THANK YOU to the following sponsors: Health Promoting Massage by Cherry-Reflexology by Chuck Cobden Community and Business Association Flamm’s Heating & Air Conditioning • Second Look Home Inspections Union County Museum & General Store • Likkit’s Ice Cream and BBQ Pro-1 Auto Body & Service Center • Alligator and the Blue Fox Taqueria Pequena (Little House of Tacos) • US Bank, Cobden Branch Village of Cobden Fuzzy’s Tavern Lick Creek Beef Palace Pizzeria Shear Encounters Winzenburger Family Yellowmoon Cafe Winetrailcabins, LLC The Old Feed Store Cobden Lion’s Club Apple Knocker Hard Cider Rossi Mart Owl Creek Vineyard Pack Rat’s Paradise Phases Beauty Salon La Mexicana Southpass Beads Cobden Auto Repair StarView Vineyards anthill gallery Davis Heating & Cooling Flamm Orchards, Inc.
FLIPSIDE Thursday, December 5, 2013 Page 15
Holiday Open House RE-PURPOSED VINTAGE, HANDMADE AND ONE-OF-A-KIND ITEMS
s ar tiastftsmen l a c o l & cr
UP TO 20% OFF ALL WEEKEND Visit us Thursday Night for “Artist Night”. Our doors will be open late, until 8pm.
jewelry • accessories • apparel • bath & body • candles home decor • furniture • wall art • tabletop • pantry 807 PUBLIC SQUARE, BENTON, IL 62812 • 618-435-3744 HOURS: Tues - Fri 10 am - 5 pm • Sat 10 am - 3 pm
Grand Open ing Celebrat ion! Edwards Antiques And Jewelry Benton Public Square Thursday Dec. 5 - Sunday Dec. 8 10% Off Store Wide! The Store Will Be Open Late!
Keegan’s Antiques & Home Furnishings
10%-20% OFF Thursday NIGHT TIME EVENT
• LARGEST SELECTION OF STERLING SILVER JEWELRY IN THE AREA
THE CHRISTMAS STROLL
• POTTERY, SUCH AS HULL, ROSEVILLE, UHL, AND MUCH MORE
The stores will be open late ‘till 8!
• ELEGANT GLASS • FOSTORIA AND CANDLEWICK
Come see the holiday lights and join us for complimentary hot beverages and baked goods.
• PRIMITIVES
AND MANY MORE ITEMS!
Happy Holidays!
Benton Public Square • 618-435-4664
COALBELT ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & USED FURNITURE
Retro to New Furniture Gallery Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 618-435-2704 • Like us on facebook
Page 16 Thursday, December 5, 2013 FLIPSIDE
Grand prize Drawing Drawing will be Dec. 8th
Keegan’s Antiques & Home Furnishings
618-927-0204
Free Cookies & Coffee
Come Join us for Complimentary Coffee, Hot Chocolate Baked Goods. Come put your name in anytime.
Vendors Specials
GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS! Sandwiches • Coffees Salads • Soups • Pastries On the Square • Benton, IL 618-438-2899
Dine In or Carry Out