Christmas season begins in Rome
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ROME ADVENTURES
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Lacie Goff
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ell, the Christmas lights are up in Roma — white lights in Trastevere and lights the color of the Italian flag down Via del Corso, one of the biggest roads in the whole city. We’ve been playing Christmas music in our apartment, and we’re even having a Christmas party this week. It is so odd to think that Christmas is less than three weeks away, as I have been so busy with final studies. As of this week, two of my four classes are done and my last two finals are next week. This past weekend, I studied and studied and I am so excited for the lightening of the coursework load so I can fully take in the city during my last week and a half. Speaking of Christmas, one thing I’ve noticed is that national holidays here are very different from those in the States. We went to school as a normal day on Thanksgiving, which for us was so odd, but we have other national holidays that we get off. The first day we had off of school was for All Saints Day, and then today, Dec. 8, we’re off because of Immaculate Conception. It is interesting to see the difference in national holidays between the two countries, and it certainly allows for a better understanding of the
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The Christmas lights are up in the streets of Rome.
country’s foundation. I had some wonderful experiences lately. My cousin from Cuggiono called and we had a conversation in Italian. We talked about how we were, my final exams and even chatted about Rome. Come to find out, she and her husband were married at a church we visited for my Renaissance and Baroque art class. We reminisced about how beautiful it was and how we should venture to Rome together some day. Then, later, I went out to dinner with some of my good friends and had such an excellent time. As the semester is coming to an end, you realize more and more how precious those moments are, and we all laughed and had a wonderful time at an adorable Italian restaurant with magnificent food and great house wine. Going out to eat is definitely something I want to do more of in this last week and a half.
I’ve become much more skilled at cooking this semester because I cook dinner for myself every night and it has been so fun. I really have developed a new love for cooking and I cannot wait to get even more creative when I get back home. For this last bit of time, however, I want to soak up all I can of the Italian cuisine because I am completely positive I will be missing it as soon as the next week after I leave. It is so interesting — when we first arrived in Italy, it was such an adjustment to get used to eating so many carbs, and less meat. Pasta, Italian rice and pizza have been daily staples in my diet this whole semester and at first I longed for meat, yet now I am so used to it that I find myself voluntarily making pasta or Italian rice almost every night. (Surprisingly, I am still at the same weight, just for curiosity’s sake.)
When you toast or ‘cheers’ your glasses at dinner here in Italy, you say ‘salute!’ The literal translation is ‘health,’ and it is the same thing you say when someone sneezes. At an average sitdown restaurant in Rome, prices are not too bad. It, of course, depends on what you order, but generally you can get a pasta dish for about $9 to $11, and then the ‘secondi piatti,’ (second plate) which consists of different types of meat, will range anywhere from about $17 to $27. Water costs at restaurants, but sometimes you can ask for tap water for free.
Of course, I still eat meat, but I have gotten so used to not having it as much and I truly am going to feel a pasta-void after I leave. One piece of good news about that issue, though, is that Barilla pasta is extremely common here in Italy, so I can easily make some of the same recipes back home. Buon appetito! A dopo! LACIE GOFF is the
daughter of Janice Gualdoni and the granddaughter of Louie and Beauella Gualdoni, all of Herrin. Lacie is a junior at California Lutheran University in Los Angeles, majoring in communication and journalism. She is spending this semester in Rome, studying Italian, history and art history.
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Santa’s sleigh gets an upgrade Traditional holiday train ride returns
Santa Claus poses with Kaelyn Harriss, 7, of Marion and her brother Hayden, 2, while their mother, Sarah, takes a photo of them Saturday while riding in the domed car of the Marion Santa Train.
Marion Santa Train Tickets for train rides are free for children 2 and younger, $12.50 for children ages 2 through 18 and $15 for adults. For tickets, call 612-910-5154, go to www.marionsanta train.com or buy on site. Rides are scheduled for 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18.
Justin Sobeck, Southern Illinois natives now living in Minneapolis and St. Louis, respectively, were BY ADAM TESTA brought on board with the THE SOUTHERN project and helped expand it by bringing in upgraded n the 1970s, passengers equipment. This year, would board the Crab they’ve once again taken it Orchard-Egyptian to the next level, adding Railroad for quick sighteven more train composeeing trips through nents and expanding the Southern Illinois. schedule. But when the depot Guests are invited to caught fire, the railroad board the train at 514 N. decided not to continue Market St. in Marion. They with tourism ventures. The will then embark on a 90focus of that line became minute journey focused on more commercial, carrying creating a quiet, relaxing freight through the region. atmosphere for children Now, for the past few and their parents to spend years, it’s once again mor- time together. phed into another form, at “Once we leave, Santa least for a couple of weeks starts coming through. each winter. About three Everyone’s welcome to take years ago, Marion hosted pictures, ask questions and its first holiday train ride spend time with him,” on the COE rails with only Auxier said. “It’s not a one car and a caboose. mall-Santa experience, but People turned out in droves it’s close.” for a ride, and people had The peaceful nature of to be turned away. the train ride gives children “There was far more a chance to escape into a demand than what they world that for many is only had available in terms of a fantasy, as they dream of equipment,” said organizer riding on a train but may Adam Auxier. never have the opportunity The next year, Auxier and otherwise. For the parents,
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it’s 90 minutes to reflect and collect thoughts on the holiday season. It’s an escape from the advertising blitzes of the season. “There’s a rumor going around that all of our trips are sold out, but we have plenty of
room,” Auxier said. The remainder of this year’s trips are dedicated to Brian Shafer, a Santa train worker who recently died at the age of 38. adam.testa@thesouthern.com 618-351-5031
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Main St., Carbondale; attached to the old Royal Book Signing: By members Plaza Inn; 618-529-2424. of the Southern Illinois Writers Guild, 1-3 p.m. Film Thursday, Dec. 8, Herrin Public Library; authors ‘Our Idiot Brother’: 7 p.m. include Jon Musgrave, Bruce Thursday-Saturday Dec. 8-10 and Lisa Cline, Anne-Marie and 9:30 p.m. FridayLegan, Joy King and Lois Saturday, Dec. 9-10, Student Fowler Barrett; www.jalc.edu/ Center Auditorium, SIU; rated activities/siwg. R; $2/$3; 618-536-3393; Treasure in the Shawnee www.spc4fun.com. Hills: By author C.C. Willis, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Holiday Events Bookworm bookstore, Eastgate Shopping Center, Hometown Christmas Carbondale; also book Festival of Trees: General signing, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. John A. Logan Museum, 1613 11, Harrisburg Public Library; Edith St., Murphysboro; the book opens in pre-Civil decorated greenery on War Southern Illinois; display and bidding until 618-457-2665. Dec. 11; proceeds to charity; Book Sale: Mondaymileurorchard@onecliq.com. Wednesday, Dec. 12-14, Herrin Holiday Lights Fair: Library, 120 N. 13th St.; new Through Dec. 30, Du Quoin and used books, paperbacks, State Fairgrounds; drive cookbooks, record albums, through; holiday tree display, tapes, movies, lots of booksvisits with Santa; $8; on-tape, children’s books; 618-542-8338. $1/box bargain books; 10 Fantasy of Lights: a.m.–8 p.m. Monday and Dusk-11 p.m. through Dec. 31, Tuesday and 10 a,m.-7 p.m. Foundation Park, 1616 E. Wednesday; donations also McCord, Centralia; driveaccepted; 618- 942-6109. through lighted Christmas display; Santa visits on Friday and Saturday nights; free; Comedy 618-532-3214 Candy Cane Lane: The Carbondale 5-10 p.m. Monday through Comedians: Stand-up Thursday and 5-11 p.m. comedy, 9-11 p.m. WednesFridays, Saturdays and day, Station #13, 2400 W.
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Sundays; through Dec. 31, downtown West Frankfort; Christmas lights and displays begin at Main Street past the high school. Coulterville Holiday Light Display: Through Jan. 1, Coulterville City Park; walkthrough display; www. coultervilleholidaylightdisplay .com. Way of Lights Christmas Display: 5 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1, Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville; camel and pony rides, petting zoo, rides on horse-drawn carriages, laser show; 314-241-3400, ext. 6293. A German Christmas: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, C.E. Brehm Memorial Library, 101 S. 7th St., Mount Vernon; Ulrike Ohlwein shares Christmas customs and stories of her home country German. 618-242-6322. Chocolate Festival: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, Elks Lodge, 1107 Jordan St., Mount Vernon; taste samples of contest entries; treats will be available for purchase; cakes, cookies, brownies, candy, pie; entry, $5; 618246-0033 Holiday Open House: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge Office, Shawnee College Road, Ullin; 618-634-2231.
Live Nativity: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, United Methodist Children’s Home, 2023 Richview Road, Mount Vernon; hot chocolate and live animals; free; 618-242-1070 ext. 234. Christmas Bazaar: 8 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, DuBois Building, 117 S. Appleknocker Drive, Cobden, next to the Union County Museum; collectible holiday related items; 618-893-2567; 618-893-2865. Hometown Christmas and Festival Of Trees: 10 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, downtown Murphysboro; silent auction, tour of homes, exhibits at Hughes Gallery, Santa’s Favorite Cookie contest to benefit food pantry; 618-687-3663 Event: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Gaia House. Southern Illinois West African Drum Ensemble will perform. Live music, food, raffle, auction and fellowship. Tickets: $10 at the door. Powerhouse Athletics Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m.9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Times Square Mall, Mount Vernon; bows, tutus, candles, scrapbooking, home decor, spices, kitchenware and more; entertainment for children; 618-237-1663 or jelzy1@hotmail.com
COMING ATTRACTIONS Kentucky Opry Presents: ”A Country Christmas” Dec 9, Dec 10 Matinee 2pm, Dec 10 7:30pm Dec 16 & 17th Doug Gabriel Christmas Show (17th is a Matinee 2pm) Branson’s # 1 Male Vocalist!
Dec 17 - 7:30 Last Showing of A Country Christmas Dec 31 - Big New Year’s Eve Hors d’oeurves, Several bands,& several guests including Doo Wop Ground Blend
Jan 21 - Big Talent Search - $3000 prize money www.oprytalentsearch.com
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MOVIES Marion Holiday Train: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 17 and 18, 514 N. Market St., Marion; $15/$12.50; www.marion santatrain.com. Olde Tyme Christmas: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Fort Massac State Park, Metropolis; re-enactors showcase the Christmas traditions of the French Colonial, American Revolutionary, Lewis and Clark, War of 1812 and Civil War periods; 618-524-9321. Holiday Dinners: Traditional Swedish Christmas dinners, 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and 22, Hedman Vineyards, 560 Chestnut Street, Alto Pass; advance reservations required for dinner; 618-893-4923. Christmas in the Park: Friday-Saturday, Dec. 16-17, Veterans Park, Mount Vernon; drive through the park decorated with thousands of traditional and religious themes and live scenes; 618-242-6890.
Holiday Shows White Christmas: Presented by SIU Department of Theater, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 8-10 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, McLeod Theater, Communications Building, SIU; $25/$10; www. southernticketsonline.com. Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol: 7:30 p.m. FridaySaturday, Dec. 9-10, 16-17 and 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 11, 18, The Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; dark comedy is true to the original but has a twist; The Jackson County Stage Company’s holiday show; $15/$10; www.stagecompany.org. A Radio Christmas Carol: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Dec. 16-17 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, Sesser Opera House, 108 W. Franklin St., Sesser; $5 or two cans of food for the Sesser Area food pantry; www.sesser.org; 618-6256300.
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Hometown Christmas arrives in Murphysboro this weekend
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‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ will be performed Jan. 31 in Paducah’s Carson Center.
‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ comes to Paducah PADUCAH — Fans of British humor are in for a special treat when the Tony award-winning Best Musical of 2005, “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” arrives in town Jan. 31. Lovingly “ripped off” from the internationally famous comedy team’s most popular motion picture, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “Spamalot” is the winner
of three Tony Awards, also including Best Musical and Best Director. The play features a book by Python member Eric Idle, based on the movie’s screenplay and featuring music and lyrics by the Grammy award-winning team of Idle and John Du Prez. The musical includes all the classic highlights of
the film, as well, such as flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and the feared Dark Knight. “Spamalot” is produced by Stephen B. Kane, Michael McFadden and Phoenix Entertainment. The play takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the Carson Center, 100 Kentucky Ave.
MURPHYSBORO — This weekend marks the closing of Murphysboro’s annual Festival of Trees fundraiser, and the town plans to celebrate with its own charm of Christmas spirit. Decorated trees have been submitted and displayed at Gen. John A. Logan Museum, 1613 Edith St., for weeks, and bids can be placed on these auction items through the close of the celebration on Sunday, Dec. 11. Money raised from the tree auction will benefit area charities. “Sometimes we are consumed by the bright lights and tinsel of Christmas and forget that giving is important during this time of year,” said organizer Lisa Mileur. “In this event, we unite the fun of sights and sounds with
generous giving to groups in our community.” But the tree auction isn’t the only highlight of the Murphysboro Hometown Christmas. A home tour is scheduled for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, and noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce or the Daum Administrative Building. They will also be available at the Sheley House in the historic Logan Neighborhood. Local artists will also have their works on display at the Hughes Gallery, and other small events, including a cookie contest and ginger bread house-building competition, are scheduled. — Adam Testa
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Stage Co. presents a twist on ‘Christmas Carol’ CARBONDALE — The Stage Co.’s newest holiday production features a familiar cast of characters — personalities like Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley — but presents their tales with a unique twist. Longtime Stage Co. member Mary Boyle directs “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol,” a notso-traditional looks at Charles Dickens’ classic tale. Playwright Tom Mula used his writing as a way
to ask the question, “What happened to Marley?” That query is answered with a jaunt through the life and afterlife of Scrooge’s deceased business partner. Aided by a malicious hell-sprite with an agenda of his own, Marley makes a last-ditch effort to convert Scrooge, save his own soul and break free of the chains he forged in life. A four-person ensemble cast portrays 18
characters that audiences have come to know and love through other versions of the story. The show runs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 10, 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 11 and 18 at the Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and can be purchased at the Varsity box office from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday or one hour before each performance. — Adam Testa
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Opera House, 108 W. Franklin St. Free. 618-625-6300. Indiana Corelli’s Christmas Concerto: SI Chamber The Van-Dells: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Boot City Music Society, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, Unitarian Opry, 11800 S. Highway 41, Fellowship, 105 N. Parrish Terre Haute; $15; Lane, Carbondale; $15/$5 www.bootcityopry.com or students; 618-453-2870. 812-299-8379. Twelve Days of Christmas: Vince Gill and Holiday Concerts Amy Grant, Friday, Dec. 16, The Aiken Theatre at The A Country Christmas Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. Centre, 715 Locust St., Evansville; $44.50-$79.50; 9 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, Kentucky www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000 or Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, www.smgevansville.com. Benton, Ky.; $17-$7.50; Smoky Hollow String 270-527-3869; Band: An Old Timey www.kentuckyopry.com. Christmas, 7-9 p.m. Give Thanks and Sing: Saturday, Dec. 17, John Southern Illinois Children’s A. Logan Museum, Edith Choir, 3 p.m. Saturday, Street, Murphysboro; Dec. 10, Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Chautauqua fiddle tunes, carols; refreshments; $7.50/$10; St., Carbondale. 12 and under free; Community Choir Christmas Concert: 2 p.m. 618-684-4397 or 618-684-3455. Sunday, Dec. 11, Sesser
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Mayer still rising after ‘Nashville Star’ Iowa, population 45, Mayer put the tiny community on the map in 2008 when she finished Vince Hoffard third during the sixth season of the nationally televised talent contest “Nashville Star.” The program launched the Shawn Mayer careers of Miranda 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday Lambert (2003) and Chris at Mollie’s in Marion and Young (2006). “‘Nashville Star’ was an 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. amazing experience,” she Saturday at the Marion said during a telephone Elks; free and open to the interview this week. “It public. Craig Curtis will be was broadcast on a major opening act both nights. network (NBC), so it put me in front of millions of t took more than half fans each night for several her life, but Shawn weeks, plus it earned me a Mayer is finally pointed publishing deal.” in the right direction down Mayer left home as soon the musical highway. as she graduated high A native of May City, school in 2004 to pursue her dreams in Nashville. The first few years were a struggle. She was mentally assessing her progress as she stood in line with her professional bull riding boyfriend, as he was waiting to audition for “Nashville Star.” When the cowboy finally got to the front of the line, Mayer decided she would enter the contest, too. Of course, she qualified and made it all the way to the final 12, which allowed her to display her talent to a massive new audience. Mayer survived the grueling weekly cuts and advanced to the final night of the competition, where she finished behind winner Melissa Lawson and runner-up Gabe Garcia. The recognition from the event led to a publishing deal with the Savannah Music Group Inc. of Nashville. Spending countless hours locked in a tiny cubicle with collaborators trying to create hits for other artists got Mayer
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thinking about her future. “It got to the point that I didn’t like writing music for a specific person or a specific genre,” she said. “Any artist would be lying if they said they didn’t want a record deal, but I got into music because of the way it makes me feel. I wasn’t happy when I was locked into the publishing deal. Now that’s gone, and I just want to put out real good music. It doesn’t matter if it is pop or country. I have to be true to myself.” Before, Mayer said she would try to smooth the roughness from her gravelly vocals to please music executives. Now, she just throws her head back and cuts loose. Her style is a soupy mix of Sheryl Crow, Tanya Tucker, Melissa Etheridge, Lacy J. Dalton and Alanis Morissette. The 25-year-old Mayer has perfected her sound playing nonstop the past two years on the rich Music City scene with long stints at the Whiskey Bent Saloon and Bootleggers, in addition to the “Honky Tonk Rivera” clubs on
Lower Broadway. Her steady gig now is Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Benchmark on Second Avenue. Local fans will have an opportunity to see the highly talented singer free this weekend in Marion, when she appears Friday at Mollie’s in Marion and Saturday at the Marion Elks for a birthday party for Jon McAnelly, which is open to the public. Hard work is nothing new for Mayer, who was raised on a hog farm. As a hobby, she was a mechanic, helping her dad tinker with the modified cars he raced on weekends. With limited financial resources and unlimited vocal skills, she found a way to get close to the action. “I didn’t have the $20 for a pit pass, so I would sing the National Anthem and they would let me in,” she said. One fan made a video of her singing and it led to a job opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd, which whet her appetite for performing. SEE HOFFARD / PAGE 8
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CRAVING KARAOKE? Karaoke and DJ lists are online at www.flipsideonline.com.
Coffeehouses, Cafés and Eateries Small Potatoes: 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, Yellow Moon Café, 110 N. Front St., Cobden; $10; www.yellowmooncafe.com; 618-893-2233.
Wineries Matt Basler: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Rustle Hill Winery Andrea Stader: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Blue Sky Vineyard Holiday music: Open house, Saturday, Lincoln Heritage Winery Marty Davis: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery Tracy Schubert Band: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Von Jakob Orchard
Swamp Tigers: 4-8 p.m. Saturday, The Bluffs Bill Harper: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery Concordia: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Blue Sky Vineyard Dave Caputo Duo: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Von Jakob Orchard Calex: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, The Bluffs Larry Dillard, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Honker Hill Winery
Alto Vineyards: Illinois 127, Alto Pass, www.AltoVineyards.net or 618-893-4898 Blue Sky Vineyard: 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Road, Makanda; 618-995-9463 or www.blueskyvineyard.com The Bluffs Vineyard and Winery: 140 Buttermilk Hill Road, Ava; 618-763-4447 or www.thebluffswinery.com. Honker Hill Winery: 4861 Spillway Road, Carbondale: 618-549-5517 Lincoln Heritage Winery: 772 Kaolin Road, Cobden; 618-833-3783 Rustle Hill Winery: US 51, Cobden; 618-893-2700 or www.rustlehillwinery.com StarView Vineyards: 5100 Wing Hill Road, Cobden; 618 893-9463 or starviewvineyards.com Von Jakob Orchard: 230 Illinois 127, Alto Pass; 618-893-4600 or www.vonjakobvineyard.com Walker’s Bluff: North on Reed Station Road, Carterville; 618-9858463 or www.walkers bluff.com
TONIGHT BENTON Duncan Dance Barn:: Spring Pond Opry Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. CARBONDALE Hangar 9: Pokey LaFarge and the South City Three/The Dirt Daubers, 9 p.m. Tres Hombres: Sacrifice The Gods/The Shakes WHITE ASH Scarlett’s Music Barn: Country Music Band, 7-10 p.m.
SUNDAY CARBONDALE Key West: Blue Plate Specials, 8 p.m.-midnight MARION Marion Eagles: Salty Dog, 6-10 p.m.
MONDAY MARION Marion Youth Center: Ragtag Band, 7-10 p.m. WEST FRANKFORT Wit and Wisdom: George Sisk/Jim White/Gene Stiman, 7-10 p.m.
WANT TO BE LISTED? Call 618-351-5089 or email brenda.kirkpatrick@thesouthern.com. FRIDAY CARBONDALE Pinch Penny/ Copper Dragon: 17th Floor Fat Patties: After Barbed Wire, 8-11 p.m. INA Ina Community Building: Friday Night Jam Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
TUESDAY CARBONDALE Hangar 9: Tweak Bird, 10 p.m. MARION Hideout: Bob Pina, piano, 5:30-8:30 p.m. THOMPSONVILLE Lion’s Cave: Mike’s Band, 7-10 p.m. WEST FRANKFORT Colyer’s: Righteous Rebel Band, 7-11 p.m. WB Ranch Barn: WB Ranch Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY HERRIN Herrin American Legion: Timberline, 7 p.m.
MARION Mollies: Shawn Mayer/Craig Curtis THOMPSONVILLE Old Country Store Dance Barn: Jeanita Spillman & The Sentimental Swing Band, 7-10 p.m. WHITTINGTON Corner Dance Hall: Battle Creek Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
SATURDAY CARBONDALE Hangar 9: Mountain Sprout/Hobo Knife, 10 p.m. Pinch Penny/Copper Dragon: Mike and Joe Tres Hombres: Sexfist MARION Hideout Restaurant: Bob Pina, piano 5:30-9:30 p.m. Marion Eagles: Salty Dog, 7-11 p.m. Marion Elks: Shawn Mayer/Craig Curtis Ramesses: South of 70
MURPHYSBORO Murphysboro Senior Center: The Pridesmen, 6:30-9:30 p.m. THOMPSONVILLE Lion’s Cave: Swing “N” Country Band, 7-9:30 p.m. Old Country Store Dance Barn: Lil’ Boot & Classic Country, 7-10 p.m. WHITTINGTON Corner Dance Hall: Nice & Easy Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
20’s Hideout Restaurant: 2602 Wanda Drive, Marion 618-997-8325 Anna VFW: 70 VFW Lane, Anna 618833-5182 Carbondale Eagles: 1206 W. Linden, Carbondale 618-529-9345 Coloni’s Bar & Grill: 3 Park Plaza, Herrin 618-988-5341 Corner Dance Hall: 200 Franklin St., Whittington 618-303-5266 Coulterville VFW: 511 VFW St., Coulterville 618-758-9009 Diver Down: 199 E. Main St., Golconda 618-683-3483 Duncan Dance Barn: 13545 Spring Pond Road, Benton 618-435-6161 Enrico’s: 208 S. Main St., Royalton 618-984-2071 Hangar 9: 511 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; 618-549-0511. Hurley’s: 1504 W. Broadway Boulevard, Johnston City John Brown’s on the Square: 1000 Tower Square, Marion 618-997-2909 Key West: 1108 W. Main, Carbondale 618-351-5998 Kip & Traci’s Colonial Club: 1602 Old Creal Springs Road, Marion 618-9976989 Linemen’s Lounge: 100 E. Broadway, Johnston City Lion’s Cave: South Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4888 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 Elks: .204 S. Market St., Marion 618-993-3151 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. Murphysboro Moose Lodge: 9663 Old Illinois 13; Murphysboro 618-6843232 Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4676 Park Plaza Pub: 3 Park Plaza, Herrin, 618-988-1556 Perfect Shot Bar & Billiards: 3029 S. Park Ave., Herrin, 618-942-4655 Pinch Penny Pub/Copper Dragon: 700 E. Grand, Carbondale 618-549-3348 PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-529-1124 Pyramid Acres Marina: 12171 Marina Road, Marion 618-964-1184 Scarlett’s Music Barn: 207 Potter St., White Ash 618-997-4979 Stan’s Place: Shawneetown 618-2693083 Steelhorse Saloon and Campground: 202 Dewmaine Lane, Carterville 618-985-6713 Trackside Dance Barn: 104 Rock St., Spillertown 618-993-3035 Tres Hombres: 119 N. Washington St., Carbondale 618-457-3308 WB Ranch Barn: 1586 Pershing Road, West Frankfort 618-937-3718 Wit and Wisdom Nutritional Site: 225 E. Poplar St., West Frankfort 618937-3070 Xrossroads: 101 Rushing Drive, Herrin 618-993-8393 Zeigler Eagles: 114 N. Main St., Zeigler 618-596-5651
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Chamber Music Society to present holiday show CARBONDALE — A special holiday performance by the Southern Illinois Chamber Music Society will raise money for musical scholarships in the region. The group will present Corelli’s “Christmas Concerto” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Unitarian Fellowship, 105 N. Parrish Lane. Included in the program is the fiery and eclectic Piano Quartet No. 1 by Martinu. Performers include SIU Carbondale School of Music faculty Michael Barta, Eric Lenz, Jacob Tews and Junghwa Lee, who will be joined by organist Anita Hutton. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $5 for students and include a post-concert reception. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For info, call the School of Music at 618-453-2870. — Adam Testa
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HOFFARD: Mayer still works hard after ‘Nashville Star’ FROM PAGE 6 While still in high school, she had a steady gig playing local bars with just her guitar and recording tracks. During her senior year, she signed an independent record deal with a label in Detroit, but complications quickly ended the deal and she scampered off to Nashville upon graduation. “I moved to Nashville seven years ago,” Mayer said. “Sometimes it seems like time is dragging and the day will never end, but these seven years have gone by fast. I quickly found out this town is full of amazing singers.
My style is a little different because my voice has so much texture. People were asking why I didn’t go to Los Angeles or New York? There is a vibrant music scene in Nashville. It’s a lot more than just country music.” Mayer said her sound has evolved from mainstream country toward the pop sound of Evanescence; however, her live acoustic sets in Southern Illinois will contain a wide range of material, from classic country ballads to driving rock anthems. VINCE HOFFARD can be reached at 618-658-9095 or vincehoffard@yahoo. com.
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Exhibits Sunshine Artists Exhibition 2011: Artists from the Ava area, Sallie Logan Public Library, 1808 Walnut St., Murphysboro; through Dec. 8; hours, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., MondayThursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Combined Faculty: University Museum, SIU; hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; through Dec. 10; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388. Master of Fine Arts’ Candidates’ Preview Exhibit: University Museum, SIU; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdayFriday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; through Dec. 10; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388. Shin Cheolkyun: Lit Up with the Glow of Black Ink, University Museum, SIU; Shin is a visiting artist from Korea; he teaches in the College of Art and Culture at Korea’s Kangwon National University; traditional painter whose work often focuses upon nature, particularly mountains of his homeland; through Dec. 10; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388. Members’ Show: Featuring Artist of the Month, Nancy Loving, Yeiser Art Center, Paducah; fine art and crafts; through Dec. 17; 270-4422453 or www.theyeiser.org.
THEATER OFF THE WALL Holiday Group Artist Exhibition: The Yellow Moon Cafe and anthill gallery and vintage curiosities, Front Street, downtown Cobden; over 60 area artists; through Dec. 23; 618-457-7641; anthillgallery.com and yellowmooncafe.com. Maturity and Its Muse: Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; artists over the age of 70; Mitchell Museum Main Gallery; through Dec. 31; www.cedarhurst.org. The History of Jefferson County: Highlights from the Jefferson County Historical Society and Village, Mitchell Museum’s Beal Grand Corridor Gallery, Cedarhurst, Mount Vernon; through Dec. 31; www.cedarhurst.org. Marching to Appomattox: The Footrace that Ended the Civil War, The Beck Family Center Gallery, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; original paintings by Ken Stark; through Dec. 31; www.cedarhurst.org. Shrode Photography Competition Exhibit: The Shrode Art Center Regenhardt Gallery, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mount Vernon; through Dec. 31; www.cedarhurst.org. Transformation: Paintings by Linda Hostalek, 9 a.m.5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Central Showcase, offices of Realty Central, Murdale Shopping Center, Carbondale; through Dec. 31. Dr. Leo Gadzepko and Jessica Edmond: Fern Fair Gallery, 8609 Giant City Road, Carbondale; through end of December; 618-5293376; www.FernFair.com. Red Rock Landscapes: Tribeca Gallery, downtown Paducah; photographer Larry Heavrin; through Jan. 11; 270-898-6056 or heavrin@mchsi.com. Janet Bixler: Paintings, Harrisburg District Library; through Feb. 5; artwork for sale.
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Creative Visions: Features the work of ceramic artist Greg Gibbs, woodworker Joe Landon, sculptor Darren Miller, glass artist Michelle Rial, painter Nina Weiss and jewelry artist Sandra Wilcoxon, The Southern Illinois Art and Artisans Center, Whittington; free; through March 15; 618-6292220. The Legacy of Katherine Kuh: Building the University’s Art Collection, University Museum, SIU; Katherine Kuh, Chicago art connoisseur, art critic for the Saturday Review and gallery owner purchased art for SIU including some of the major artists of the 20th Century; through May 11; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388. From Humble Beginnings: Lincoln’s Illinois 1830-1861: Illinois State Museum at Rend Lake presents Part II of an
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Silent auction, art sale benefits Bangladeshi orphans, students CARBONDALE — The 12th annual For Kids’ Sake Art Auction wraps up this weekend in downtown Carbondale. Eleven businesses have displayed artwork for the past few weeks, and on Saturday, those pieces will all be up for auction, with proceeds benefiting orphanages and schools in Bangladesh. More than 200 pieces by local artists and Bangladeshi children have been showcased. The auction will also include products and services donated by local businesses, such as an overnight getaway and hand-crafted jewelry. The silent auction and
sale will end with closing receptions around Town Square from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9. Artwork can be found at Longbranch Coffeehouse, Arthur Agency, Global Gourmet, Hair Brains, Harbaugh’s Café, Thai Taste, Town Square Market, Tres Hombres, Dayemi Health Center, Holistic Wellness Institute and White and Borgognoni. For Kids’ Sake is a Carbondale-based international fundraising program with projects in the United States, Germany, Switzerland and Japan. — Adam Testa
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WHITTINGTON — The Illinois State Museum at Rend Lake is commemorating the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth with the second part of an original exhibition, “From Humble Beginnings: Lincoln’s Illinois 1830-1861.” The exhibit, which is on display through May 13, explores different parts of the state during the preCivil War era. In 1830, like thousands of southerners before him, Lincoln drove his team of oxen to Illinois in search of a better life. Thirty years later, a train carried the 16th president out of the state to Washington. When Lincoln first arrived, Illinoisans depended on waterways for efficient travel and to transport products to southern markets. By 1861, railroads tied the state to the industrial northeast, sparking a general expansion of
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‘New Year’s Eve’ isn’t bad, but it’s definitely not good an event in a friendly Rated PG-13 for Language Manhattan unblemished by hyper-vigilant security and some sexual measures, obnoxious references; starring Sarah drunks or New York Jets Jessica Parker, Ashton fans. Kutcher, Michelle Pfeiffer, It straddles a strange middle ground that Zac Efron, Josh Duhamel, probably bears more Katherine Heigl, Jon Bon Jovi, Hilary Swank, Robert scrutiny than we care to give it. De Niro, Halle Berry, If we understood why we Jessica Biel and Seth could be vaguely Meyers; directed by entertained by something Garry Marshall; opening so slight, we’d probably never get out of bed in the Friday at ShowPlace 8 in morning. Carbondale and AMC Does it matter, really, Centre 8 in Marion what happens? OK, if it does: Lots of stars spar, BY CONNIE OGLE fall in love, face regrets MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS and eagerly anticipate the “Valentine’s Day Redux” ball drop in Times Square. Names are unimportant in — or as it’s officially known, “New Year’s Eve” this script; these characters are known by — purports to be about a night on which the “entire their faces. Bike messenger Zac world comes together” to Efron — who is far and celebrate. away the best and most Considering that most charming person on the people in this country screen, despite the spend that particular presence of three Oscar night on the sofa with a winners — squires bag of chips and some around a sad Michelle cheap bubbly and are Pfeiffer and helps her fighting to stay awake at cross dreams off her midnight, the premise bucket list. may be somewhat Ashton Kutcher and overstated. Still, the latest in what is Lea Michele get stuck in an elevator (please, turning out to be a series get her out before she of secondary holidaystarts belting out themed movies — can Streisand). “Bastille Day” be far Josh Duhamel hopes to behind? — “New Year’s Eve” is not unbearable. It’s meet the mysterious not bad, but it’s not good, woman he met a year ago at midnight. either. Sarah Jessica Parker It delivers exactly what worries when her teenage you expect: pretty faces, daughter (Abigail Breslin) shallow romance and a mythical fanaticism about sneaks off to meet a
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LOS ANGELES — Johnny Depp’s “Rango,” Anne Hathaway’s “Rio,” Antonio Banderas’ “Puss in Boots” and Steven Spielberg’s “The Adventures of Tintin” are among movies competing for best-animated film at the Annie Awards. The 10 nominees
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Christmas” co-stars Bill Nighy and Ashley Jensen, “Kung Fu Panda 2” costars Gary Oldman and James Hong and “Puss in Boots” co-star Zach Galifianakis. Presented by the International Animated Film Society, the Annie Awards will be handed out Feb. 4 at a ceremony in Los Angeles.
A posse of cowboys and natives are all that stand in their way. Starring Daniel Craig, Harrison Ford, Abigail Spencer, Buck Taylor and Olivia Wilde. Directed by Jon Favreau. Rated PG-13. ‘The Hangover, Part II’: Two years after the bachelor party in Las Vegas, Phil, Stu, Alan, and Doug jet to Thailand for Stu’s wedding. Stu’s plan for a subdued pre-wedding brunch, however, goes seriously awry. Starring Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis. Directed by Todd Phillips. Rated R.
‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’: The life of a businessman begins to change after he inherits six penguins, and as he transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland, his professional side starts to unravel. Starring Jim Carrey and Carla Gugino. Directed by Mark Waters. Rated PG. ‘The Debt’: Shocking news reaches retired Mossad secret agents Rachel and Stefan about their former colleague David. Starring Sam Worthington and Helen Mirren. Directed by John Madden. Rated R.
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New on DVD ‘The Help’: An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960’s decides to write a book detailing the African-American maid’s point of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis. Starring Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard. Directed by Tate Taylor. Rated PG-13. ‘Cowboys and Aliens’: A spaceship arrives in Arizona, 1873, to take over the Earth, starting with the Wild West region.
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