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Nathan Clark George: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17-18, Liberty Theater, downtown Murphysboro; also Mark Stoffel; $5 donation requested; 618-684-5880. The Nutcracker Ballet: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, Shryock Auditorium, SIUC; The Southern Illinois Music Festival Dance Company, sponsored by Willow Street Studios and the Southern Illinois Children’s Choir join Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra; $22-$5; SouthernTicketsOnline.com or 618-453-6000. MESSIAH: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg; rescheduled from Dec. 12 because of weather; tickets purchased for last Sunday will be honored; Messiah, composed more than 250 years ago, interprets and celebrates the life of Jesus; $5; 618-252-5400, ext. 2486 or 2487. Cedarhurst Choral Project: Presents Vivaldi’s Gloria plus works from Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, Performance Hall, Cedarhurst Center for the
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Jesse Terry returns to Rustle Hill COBDEN — Award-winning singer and songwriter Jesse Terry will return to Southern Illinois this weekend. Since moving to Nashville in 2004 to pursue a career in music, Terry has made great strides in making a name for himself. Last year, he released his debut album, “The Runner,” which has recently been licensed to nine major television shows including MTV’s “The Hills” and “The City.” Terry will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, at Rustle Hill Winery, 8595 U.S. 51. For more information about Terry, visit www.myspace.com/jesseterrynashville. — Adam Testa
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Blake Shelton to bring top country hits to Show Me Center in February Opry family and named Male Music Video Artist of COUNTRY the Year by the newly SCENE created American Country Vince Hoffard Awards, largely behind the powerhouse “Hillbilly Bone” collaboration with Trace Adkins. Blake Shelton “This has been an Country music artist; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5; amazing year for me,” Shelton said. “If you Show Me Center, Cape would have told me when I Girardeau; tickets available started out that I would now; $32-$42; to purchase, have two major awards, a call 573-651-5000. CD in the upper reaches of the charts, a sold-out hoppers with a hardshow at the Ryman to-please country Auditorium and a career music fan on their that’s generally on fire, I Christmas list can give the would have thought you gift of Blake Shelton this were pulling my leg.” year. Shelton will be in Shelton is one of the concert at the Show Me hottest names in the Center in Cape Girardeau industry. Closing out the at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. year with a flourish, in a 5. Opening acts include six-week span this fall, he Easton Corbin and The was named Male Vocalist Band Perry. Tickets range of the Year by the Country from $32 to $42 and can be Music Association, purchased by calling inducted into the 573-651-5000. prestigious Grand Ole The 34-year old
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Oklahoma native has cracked the Billboard Top 40 with each of his 19 singles. He has reached the top of the charts with “Austin,” “The Baby,” “Some Beach,” “Home,” “She Wouldn’t Be Gone,” “Hillbilly Bone” and recent party anthem “All About Tonight.” His current single, “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking,” is at No. 18 and climbing on Billboard. Shelton’s ascent into the country music stratosphere in 2010 was fueled by a pair of six packs — the release of two CDs each containing six songs. He started by releasing the title track of “Hillbilly Bone,” an instant No. 1 hit. Hidden at the end of the album version of the song is a hilarious mock radio interview in which the disc jockey repeatedly calls Shelton by the wrong name. In retaliation,
Shelton smoothly slides into track two, “Kiss My Country A--,” a tribute to outlaw era material written by Rhett Akins. On the second album, Shelton also topped the charts with the title song “All About Tonight” and follow-up “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” is heading in the same direction. A gem on this CD is the tongue-in-cheek “Draggin’ the River,” which features vocals from fiancée Miranda Lambert. The effort solidifies the couple’s newly claimed stranglehold as the leading power couple in country music. The two have been engaged since May. A mutual love of hunting has become a theme for the wedding. “We’re having deer meat served at our wedding — we’ve already got a pile of ’em ready,” Shelton said. “It was actually Miranda’s
idea. So when your girlfriend thinks like that, it makes it easy for me to just show up and have a good time.” Laying a solid foundation earlier in his career with tunes like “Ol’ Red,” “Playboys of the Southwestern World” and “The More I Drink,” Shelton connected with a larger fan base this year because his double dose of new material would often vividly describe his rowdy weekend escapades, which were on a parallel line with the blue-collar, workingclass listener. Both would rather be dressed in camo, sitting on a tailgate around a campfire drinking Bud Light, as they unwind from a hectic work week. Shelton is definitely blue collar. He moved to Nashville to pursue his musical dream in 1993. He was 17. He painted houses to put food on the table. One of those houses
belonged to Mae Axton, who wrote “Heartbreak Hotel” for Elvis Presley. Her encouragement helped him through industry rejection. One of the important contacts he cultivated doing the early years in Nashville was with songwriter Bobby Braddock, who inked “He Stopped Loving Her Today” for George Jones. Braddock taught Shelton the craft of songwriting. Shelton signed with Giant Record in 1998. The label folded soon after his debut single “Austin” was released in 2001. Parent company Warner Bros. Records wisely picked up his contract, as the single would eventually reach No. 1 and hold the lofty position for five weeks. VINCE HOFFARD can be reached at 618-658-9095 or vincehoffard@yahoo. com.
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Coffeehouses, Cafés, Eateries Small Potatoes: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Cousin Andy’s Coffeehouse, Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Good Shepherd, United Church of Christ, 515 Orchard Drive, Carbondale; $10; students, $5; www.cousinandy.org. Tim “The Magic Man” Needham: Magician, 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Fat Patties, 611B S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; 618-5293287
Wineries Jesse Terry: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Rustle Hill Winery Chris Murray: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Lau-Nae Winery Marty Davis: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery Bill Harper: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Blue Sky Vineyard Dirtwater Fox: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Von Jakob Orchard Ivas John: 4-8 p.m. Saturday,
The Bluffs Winery Barnacle Billy & The Zebra Mussells: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Rustle Hill Winery JW Brown: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Blue Sky Vineyard Acoustic Twist: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Von Jakob Orchard Christine Bauer & Gwen King: 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Rustle Hill Winery Sharon Clark: 2-6 p.m. Sunday, The Bluffs Winery
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. Lau-Nae Winery: 1522 Illinois 3, Red Bud; 618-282-9463 or www.lau-naewinery.com Rustle Hill Winery: US 51, Cobden; 618-893-2700 or www.rustlehillwinery.com. Von Jakob Orchard: 230 Illinois 127, Alto Pass; 618-893-4600 or www.vonjakob vineyard.com. Von Jakob Vineyard: 1309 Sadler Road, Pomona; 618-893-4500.
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z TUESDAY CARBONDALE PK’s: Whistle Pigs MARION Hideout Restaurant: Bob Pina, piano 5:30-8:30 p.m. Walt’s Pizza: Matt Basler on the patio, 6-9 p.m. MOUNT VERNON Double K’s Kickin Country: JacksR-Better, 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.
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INA Ina Community Building: Friday Night Jam Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. MARION John Brown’s on the Square: Big Jim Slade, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Ramesse: Mixed Company SPILLERTOWN Track Side Dance Barn: Paul Reynolds & Band, 7-10 p.m. THOMPSONVILLE
Lion’s Cave: Rebel Country Band, 7-10 p.m. Old Country Store Dance Barn: Country Sidekicks, 7:30-10:30 p.m. WHITE ASH The White Ash Barn: Lindell and Bob and the Boys, 7-10 p.m. WHITTINGTON Corner Dance Hall: Rebel Country Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
z SATURDAY CARBONDALE Tres Hombres: Sexfist, 10 p.m. HERRIN Perfect Shot: Joey Odum and The Blues Project MARION Hideout Restaurant: Bob Pina, piano 5:30-9:30 p.m. Marion Eagles: Steve Kesler & Wing It, 8 p.m.-midnight Ramesse: Mixed Company MOUNT VERNON Double K’s Kickin Country: Roger Black and the Honky Tonk Stardust Cowboys,
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7-10 p.m. SPILLERTOWN Track Side Dance Barn: Danny Odum & Country Sounds, 7-10 p.m. THOMPSONVILLE Lion’s Cave: Swing “N” Country Band (formerly Weekenders), 7-9:30 p.m. Old Country Store Dance Barn: Lil’ Boot & Classic Country, 7:30-10:30 p.m. WHITTINGTON Corner Dance Hall: Dahn & The Misters Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
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DIRECTIONS & DIGITS Andy’s Country Club: 1602 Old Creal Springs Road, Marion 618-997-6989 Corner Dance Hall: 200 Franklin St., Whittington 618-303-5266 Crazy Horse Bar: 14747 Illinois 14, Benton 618-439-6179. Double K’s Kickin Country: Illinois 37, Mount Vernon 618359-0455 Duncan Dance Barn: 13545 Spring Pond Road, Benton 618435-6161 Gatsbys Bar & Billiards: 610 S Illinois Ave Carbondale, 618549-9234 Ina Community Building: 504 Elm St., Ina 618-315-2373 John Brown’s on the Square: 1000 Tower Square, Marion 618-997-2909 Just One More Bar & Grill: 1301 Enterprise Way, Marion 618993-9687 Key West: 1108 W. Main, Carbondale 618-351-5998 Linemen’s Lounge: 100 E. Broadway, Johnston City Lion’s Cave: South Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4888 Maddie’s Pub and Grub: 14960 Illinois 37, Johnston City 618983-8107 Marion American Legion: Longstreet Road, Marion 618997-6168 Marion Eagles: Rural Route 3, Marion 618-993-6300 Mollie’s: 107 E. Union St., Marion 618-997-3424 Murphysboro Elks Lodge: 1809 Shomaker Drive Murphysboro 618-684-4541. Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville, 618-927-2770. Park Plaza Pub: 3 Park Plaza, Herrin, 618-988-1556 Perfect Shot Bar & Billiards: 3029 S. Park Ave., Herrin, 618942-4655 Pinch Penny Pub/Copper Dragon: 700 E. Grand, Carbondale 618-549-3348 PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-529-1124 Ramesse: 1754 Illinois 37, Lake of Eygpt, 618-995-9104 Tavern on 10th: 224 S. 10th St., Mount Vernon 618-244-7821 Trackside Dance Barn: 104 Rock St., Spillertown 618-993-3035 Trails End Lodge: 1425 Skyline Drive, Cobden 618-893-6135 Tres Hombres: 119 N. Washington St., Carbondale 618-457-3308 WB Ranch Barn: 1586 Pershing Road, West Frankfort West Frankfort Moose Lodge: 327 E. Main St. 618-932-3455 Whisker Willy’s Bar & Grill 13510 N. Illinois 37, Marion; 618-9835300
z MOVIES z ART z MUSIC z WINERIES z THINGS TO DO z BOOKS z DANCE z FESTIVALS z THEATER z ‘Messiah’ rescheduled for Sunday concert HARRISBURG — A performance of Handel’s “Messiah” originally scheduled for last weekend at Southeastern Illinois College has been rescheduled for Sunday. The concert had been canceled because of inclement weather and is now set for 2 p.m. Dec. 19 at the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center, weather pending. All tickets purchased for the previously scheduled performance will be honored this Sunday. For questions or updates about the performance, call 618252-5400 ext. 2486 or 2487 or 618-841-4649. Composed more than 250 years ago, the work interprets and celebrates the life of Jesus and is one of the most popular works in western choral literature. — Adam Testa
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Nathan Clark George plays this weekend in Murphysboro.
Nathan Clark George returns for concert MURPHYSBORO — For the sixth consecutive year, Christian musician Nathan Clark George will ring in the holiday season at the historic Liberty Theater in downtown Murphysboro. George will be joined by fellow musicians and frequent collaborator Mark Stoffel for the concert, which has become a sort of tradition for the Liberty. “I’m just a musician who is willing to go anywhere and sing for anybody,” George writes in his website biography. “I really don’t follow the Christian music scene so I don’t know where, or if, I fit in.” The duo will also celebrate the release of their latest album, “Still.” They will perform at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 17 and 18. A $5 donation is requested. — Adam Testa
Cedarhurst Choral Project presents Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria!’ MOUNT VERNON — Cedarhurst Center for the Arts will ring in the holiday season this weekend. The Cedarhurst Choral Project will present Vivaldi’s “Gloria!” and a number of seasonal selections from Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” during its annual Christmas event. The performance will begin at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at the Mitchell Museum Performance
Hall. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $8 per person, $5 for
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Skating in a
Winter
Wonderland Walker’s Bluff opens seasonal skating rink Ice Skating
long been absent: ice skating. But that changed this year, as the leadership of Walker’s Bluff winery expanded its unique ice rink to create a new opportunity for Southern Illinoisans of all ages. Using synthetic ice instead of authentic frozen water, this “pond” offers guests the same opportunities regardless of the outside weather. BY ADAM TESTA “Since the weather is THE SOUTHERN unpredictable in Southern Illinois, the benefit of CARTERVILLE — The synthetic ice is being able winter season brings a number of traditions to life to skate when its 60 degrees or 32 degrees,” in Southern Illinois. From holiday home tours said Austin Goinsto parades and visits from McCree, marketing director for Walker’s Bluff. Santa Claus, each “We don’t have to worry community has its own about waiting for the way to celebrate. weather to turn cold But while the region’s enough.” calendar and social While die-hard and offerings have provided an committed skaters may be array of activities for youth and adults alike, one able to notice a difference popular winter hobby has in the surfaces, casual ice
Open to everyone; 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18 and 19; Walker’s Bluff winery, 14400 Meridian Road, Carterville; $5 admission with skate rental included; cookie decorating workshop and visit from Santa Claus also scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; for more information, visit www. walkersbluff.com/events or call 618-985-8463.
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skaters — like most of those in Southern Illinois — will hardly notice any variability. A gliding solution is added to the surface to make the experience more authentic, and when that wears out, a short break allows for more to be added, Goins-McCree said. Since the rink opened after Thanksgiving, more than 250 people — ranging from children to adults — have used the facility. This weekend will be the last time this year the rink will be open to the public. Guests are invited to skate from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 17, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 18 and 19. There is a $5 fee for skating with
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Drayson Jones, 15, (left) and Drake Gravatt, 9, skate Sunday at Walker’s Bluff. The outdoor rink (below) features a synthetic ice surface for skating even in warmer weather, and is open each Friday through Sunday. Admission is $5 and includes skate rental.
complimentary skate rental. “It has provided the families and residents of Southern Illinois with a fun winter activity where all members of the family can get involved,” GoinsMcCree said. “We have ice skates ranging from small children’s sizes to adult sizes… It’s affordable family fun.” On Sunday, the final day of ice skating for 2010, Walker’s Bluff will also host its final Christmas at the Bluff event. From noon to 4 p.m., children and their families are invited to help
decorate Christmas cookies. Pictures with Santa will also be available for the last time this year. While this holiday season is coming to a close, Goins-McCree said both the ice skating and other activities will surely return to Walker’s Bluff in the future.
“We are adding more and more to our Christmas at Walker’s Bluff experience each year,” she said. “The ice skating has been very well received, and we intend to bring it back.” adam.testa@thesouthern.com 618-351-5031
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‘Nutcracker Ballet’ returns to Shryock Auditorium CARBONDALE — A popular Christmas musical returns to Southern Illinois this weekend, as “The Nutcracker Ballet” takes the stage at Shryock Auditorium. The Southern Illinois Children’s Choir and the Southern Illinois Music Festival Dance Company, sponsored by Willow Street Studios, join the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra for performances at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19. Several professional dancers, including 2009 Gold Medal World Ballet Competition winner Gleidson Valconcelos, will join the local groups for the productions. “The Nutcracker Ballet,” one of three famous works composed by Tchaikovsky, tells the story of young Clara, in whose dreams a Nutcracker Prince comes to life to battle the Mouse King and introduce her to the fantastic world of Sugar Plum Fairies, dancing snowflakes and worldly dances representing Spain, France, Arabia and Russia. Tickets for these performances are $22 for general audience, $9 for students and $5 for children 12 or younger. Tickets can be purchased online at www.southern ticketsonline.com or by calling 618-453-6000. They will also be available at the box office during business hours and one hour prior to each performance.
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‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, at Shryock Auditorium at SIUC. Tickets are $22 for general admission, $9 for students and $5 for children 12 and younger.
— Adam Testa
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Local author D.J. Dupree to appear at book signing
Authors, Books And Darkness Comes: Book signing by Southern Illinois author D.J. Dupree, 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, Marion Bookworm, Illinois Centre mall; novel is set in Johnston City; $16.95; 618-997-3790 or 618-457-2665.
Classes Student Center Craft Shop: Variety of crafts and classes offered, SIUC; 618-453-3636, www.siucstudentcenter.org.
Dance Recitals Swingin’ With The Stars: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 20, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; presented by Travelstead Dance; each dance will represent a famous movie star, sports icon or celebrity; free; www.marionccc.org or 618-997-4030. White Christmas: Dance Recital by High Image Dance, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, Marion Cultural and Civic Center.
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neighborhood decorated with Christmas lights and holiday scenery in downtown West Frankfort beginning at Main Street past the high school. Holiday Lights Fair: Drive through, 6-9 p.m. Coulterville Holiday Light Display: Nightly through Dec. 30, Du Quoin State Fairgrounds; through Jan. 1, city park; 350 Christmas lighted displays throughout the fairgrounds; figurines, animated displays, music; North Pole exhibition hall open Friday-Sunday the first three Express Train; bonfire and hot chocolate, 6-8 p.m. weekends of December with musical every Friday and Saturday; free; www. performances, holiday tree display, visits with coulterville.org or 618-758-2813. Santa; $8 per vehicle; 618-542-8338. Christmas past in Herrin in the Downtown Candy Cane Lane: Now through Dec. 31, West District: 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. l7, Herrin City Frankfort; 5-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Library; former retail owners, bankers, clerks, Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Sunday; drive-through family members, and customers serve on a
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Theater Auditions: For Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jan. 4, 6 and 8, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; 5:30-9 p.m. Jan. 4; 5:30-9 p.m. Jan 6 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 8; roles for all ages; show is March 23-27 in the civic center; 618 922-1853. The Music Man: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, Shryock Auditorium, SIUC; 618-453-6000 or www.southernlightsentertainment.com.
MARION — Southern Illinois author D.J. Dupree will sign copies of his new book, a fictional work set in Johnston City, at the Bookworm store in the Illinois Centre Mall at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18. “And Darkness Comes,” the first novel in Dupree’s planned “Darkness” series, was published by Black Rose Writing and retails for $17 at both the Marion and Carbondale Bookworm locations. The book tells the story of tabloid reporter Justin Barrett who comes to Johnston City to investigate the story of two “normal” young boys who became brutal murderers and claimed 22 lives. Timmy Rice and Colin Bolander seemed like any other Midwestern youth, but as the imprisoned Rice begins to tell his tale, Barrett finds himself drawn into a dark abyss of terrifying malevolence. — Adam Testa
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The Town: As he plans his next job, a longtime thief tries to balance his feelings for a bank manager connected to one of his earlier heists, as well as the FBI agent looking to bring him and his crew down. Starring Ben Affleck, Blake Lively and Jon Hamm. Directed by Ben Affleck. Rated R. The A-Team: A group of Iraq War veterans looks to clear their name with the U.S. military, who suspect the four men of committing a crime for which they were framed. Starring Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson, Sharlto Copley and Gerald McRaney. Directed by Joe Carnahan. Rated PG-13. The Other Guys: Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city’s top cops whom they idolize — only things don’t quite go as planned. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell. Directed by Adam McKay. Rated PG-13. Despicable Me: When a criminal mastermind uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, he finds himself profoundly changed by the growing love between them. Starring the voices of Steve Carell and Jason Segel. Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud. Rated PG.
CARBONDALE — A documentary film produced as a graduate thesis project at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is earning industry honors. Lauren Selmon Roberts, a May 2010 graduate with a master of fine arts degree, received the 2010 Directors Guild of America Student Film Award in the “Best African American Student Filmmaker” category for the eastern region for her documentary “Rainbow Town.” The film focused on Ma Feeta, a woman who saved 100 children during a civil war in Liberia, West Africa, and her orphanage. Roberts first met Ma Feeta and the children in 2004 while working as an intern for an international relief agency. After working in Liberia for two years, she returned in 2007 with a film crew. The crew “made a heartfelt effort to shoot, edit, and promote the film,” Roberts said. “It is such a special feeling to finally share what we have been working on for so long with audiences. It was especially special to
TV on DVD 24, Season Eight: Federal agent Jack Bauer races against the clock to prevent the assassination of a Middle Eastern leader on a vital peace-making mission. Meanwhile, a deadly terrorist threat against New York City intensifies. Starring Kiefer Sutherland, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Cherry Jones, Elisha Cuthbert and Gregory Itzin. — Adam Testa
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be able to share it at the Director’s Guild of America Theatre … with other new filmmakers and documentarians from East Coast universities.” Proceeds from the film go to helping war-affected students in Liberia go to college, Roberts said. In addition, the Rainbow Town children make oneof-a-kind paintings that are on display and for sale for $100. Additional information about the film and the Rainbow Town store is available at rainbowtown.org. —SIUC University Communications
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Yogi and Boo Boo may steal pic-a-nic baskets, but not the audience’s attention ‘Yogi Bear’ *
funnier than the average bear, too. Or funnier than this. A computer-animated Yogi and Boo Boo inhabit a real-world Jellystone Park, with the unfunny Tom Cavanagh as Ranger Smith and nothing-funny-toplay Anna Faris as the ranger’s love interest. The 3-D in this film from the director of “Journey to the Center of BY ROGER MOORE the Earth” (Eric Brevig) is MCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS used to hurl soft drinks, Yogi always was water skis and the “smarter than the average contents of various bear.” But parents and pic-a-nic baskets into the grandparents dragging viewer’s lap. Brilliant. tykes along to the 3-D big And Yogi and Boo Boo? screen “Yogi Bear” will They’re passably voiced by probably remember him as Dan Aykroyd and Justin
Rated PG for some mild rude humor; starring the voices of Dan Aykroyd and Justin Timberlake, with Tom Cavanagh and Anna Faris; directed by Eric Brevig; opening Friday at University Place 8 in Carbondale and Illinois Centre 8 in Marion.
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Timberlake, two actors given virtually no amusing lines in the multi-writer script (a “Wild Hogs” alumnus among them). “Pic-a-nic baskets may be delicious on the lips, but they’re a lifetime on the hips” is what passes for a zinger here. With Cavanagh, an actor going for the indoor record for most TV series canceled underneath him, as the bears’ foil, you know this isn’t going to sink or swim based on charm, charisma or dazzling repartee between him and digital bears. Kidfriendly sight-gags and slapstick must carry the day — Yogi water-skiing, Yogi and Boo Boo flying a basket-snatching glider, Yogi building assorted other basket-catapulting devices. There’s not a laugh in the lot. Faris, the once-andfuture “House Bunny,” hints at a promising direction this might have taken. She’s a nature-nut documentary filmmaker who has lived with orangutans and assorted other critters and speaks “Brown Bear.” Instead of hanging with her, we follow the evil mayor who somehow has gotten the deed to Jellystone National Park and plans to close the money-losing facility and clear cut the place. Unless Yogi, the Ranger, Boo Boo and filmmaker Rachel can save the day, of course. Weak as they’ve been, the “Alvin and the Chipmunks” movies are operating on a higher plane than this. The best you can say about this “Yogi Bear” is that he’s harmless. No animal was harmed in the making of this picture except the one HannaBarbera made a bundle on almost 50 years ago.
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‘Tron: Legacy’ much like its predecessor — and not in a good way BY ROGER MOORE
the long-defunct phone from Kevin’s long-closed arcade. That sends Sam to the office where Kevin was Like “Avatar,” “Tron: digitized, dropping him Legacy” takes us into a onto the same “grid” his world of digital dad created, forced to race imagination, a dreamscape light cycles and do disc of blacks and blues and battles to survive the neon-lit “programs” and machinations of the evil disc-duels for the teeming “CLUE,” dad’s alter ego, masses of bits and bytes. played by a digitally deIt’s a gorgeous sequel to aged Jeff Bridges, who 1982’s “TRON,” a video looks like he should be the game movie and a cult hit new conductor on “The that was decades ahead of Polar Express.” its time. STUDIO Sam’s efforts to escape But like “Avatar,” ‘Tron: Legacy’ **1/2 this world lead him to “Legacy” is a film too in Rated PG for sequences of sci-fi action, violence and others, and here’s where love with its own good the movie goes right. looks. And like the original brief mild language; starring Garrett Hedlund, Jeff Olivia Wilde of TV’s “TRON,” the sequel’s a bit Bridges, Olivia Wilde, Michael Sheen and Bruce of a slog, a generally Boxleitner; directed by Joseph Kosinski; opening Friday “House” is so otherworldly gorgeous and humorless quest inside the at Illinois Centre 8 in Marion and ShowPlace 8 in physically perfect that she computer “grid” in which Carbondale. seems to fit, playing an a son searches for his “ISO” in the film’s digitally disembodied aimless enough to only do alternate reality. Other father and the father seeks says, in 1989. So Sam has that as a prank. grown up a rich, lady programs look like salvation for humanity But dad’s old partner motorcycle-riding rebel, painted-up models ready through the digi-verse he (Bruce Boxleitner, back smart enough to hack his to remake Robert Palmer’s created, but which has from the original film) says music videos, should the way into his father’s now taken on a life of its own. that he’s been paged by billion-dollar company, need arise. The “real Garrett Hedlund (“Friday Night Lights”) is Sam Flynn, son of Kevin (Jeff Bridges), the gamesand-grid guru who stumbled into the Digital New World back in 1982. Dad disappeared, the film
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world” corporate villains are forgotten as Sam journeys on and off the grid, trying to re-connect with his father and his father’s creations. And much else is dispensed with as the film overtly rips off earlier sci-fi masterworks in search of its own soul — sets from “2001,” battles and robes and such straight out of “Star Wars.” Then 80 minutes in, that “Underworld/Twilight” but also “Frost/Nixon”/ “The Queen” character actor Michael Sheen shows up as Castor, aka Zeus, a big-haired bon vivant who looks like David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust incarnation, but played as if Sheen’s ready
to star in a revival of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.” Sheen’s hamming brings the movie to life. “Behold,” he bellows to the programs drinking at his swank digital bar, “the son of our creator!” When Bridges himself, an aged guru stuck in time, blurts “You’re messin’ with my zen thing, man,” we’re left to wonder how this might have gone down had the movie’s creators not taken the damned thing so seriously. That lack of humor and personality robs it of emotion. Alas, it’s a legacy of “TRON” for its sequel to be as slow and dense, humorless and emotionally sterile as the original.
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