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Authentic and affordable, Taqueria La Fogata has built a strong base of loyal diners since claiming its place on the Carbondale strip nearly two years ago. And even with limited summer hours while the majority of SIU students are away on break, business has been good for owner Daniel Ramirez and his staff. “We have been very, very busy,” Ramirez said. The business is located in what was formerly Evelyn’s Soulfood Restaurant and offers a variety of soul food in its own right — in the Mexican food genre. From spicy to succulent, Ramirez and his team can whip up whatever you’re in the mood for. A commitment to quality, fresh ingredients is what sets it apart, as Ramirez is committed to working with reputable vendors to keep his customers coming back time and time again. Burritos as big as your head and tasty tacos are just the beginning of
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Taqueria La Fogata on the Carbondale strip serves up fine Mexican cuisine and hosts a variety of events, including salsa dancing.
the dining experience at La Fogata. The restaurant also hosts regular salsa dancing nights if you’re looking to find your groove to the sound of authentic Mexican music in a highenergy environment. It has also served as the perfect backdrop for exciting World Cup soccer action over the past month. La Fogata features a full bar with recent specials including $1.99 lime margaritas, two for $3 vodka or
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Several local communities will host firework displays during the first week of July in celebration of Independence Day. The dates and times are listed below. Anna: Dusk Friday, July 4, Anna City Park Bush: Dusk Saturday, July 5, Bush Village Park Cape Girardeau: 9:15 p.m. Friday, July 4, downtown riverfront Carbondale: 9 p.m. Friday, July 4, Superblock behind the University Mall Carterville: Dusk Friday, July 4, Cannon Park. Rain date is July 5 Christopher: Dusk Friday, July 4, Dennison Park Du Quoin: Dusk Friday, July 3, Du Quoin State Fairgrounds Goreville: 9 p.m. Friday, July 4, city park Grand Tower: Fireworks, dusk Saturday July 5, Devil’s Backbone Park Harrisburg: 9 p.m. Saturday, July 5, Saline
County Fairgrounds Lake of Egypt: Dusk Saturday, July 5, Elks Park, near the power plant Marion: Dusk Friday, July 4, Knights of Columbus Hall. Rain date is July 5 Metropolis: 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, Washington Park and on the riverfront Mount Vernon: Dusk Friday, July 4, Mount Vernon Airport Murphysboro: Dusk Friday, July 4, Riverside Park Steeleville: 10 p.m. Friday, July 4, American Legion Park Tamms: 9 p.m. Friday, July 4, Tamms park West Frankfort: Dusk Friday, July 4, Frankfort Community Park. Rain date is July 5 There are also several communities that will host Independence Day celebrations as shown below Benton/Rend Lake: 4 p.m. Friday, July 4, Dam and Visitor Center; music, food, vendors, local entertainment, children’s activities; fireworks, 9:30 p.m.
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Brookport: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, July 4, city park; parade, Little Mr. and Miss Brookport pageant, tournaments, games, entertainment, vendors; fireworks, 9 p.m. Centralia: American Legion carnival, vendors, food, today through Saturday, July 5, Fairview Park; events on Friday, July 4 include car and motorcycle show, 9 a.m., veterans parade, 10 a.m. and fireworks, dusk. Goreville: Friday, July 4,
West Main Street; parade, music and entertainment; food, Freedom Run; fireworks, 9 p.m. Grand Tower: Fireworks, dusk Saturday July 5, Devil’s Backbone Park; also food, raffles, bicycle giveaway Saturday. Kaskaskia Island: 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, Kaskaskia Bell State Historic Site; patriotic music and talks, plate lunch, bell ringing, French Marine salute, traditional food and Kaskaskia Church and
bell shrine. Metropolis: 5-10 p.m. Friday, July 4, back valet lot along the riverfront; live music, kid’s zone, beer garden, food vendors, $5 entry fee; fireworks, 8:30 p.m. Mount Vernon: 5-9 p.m. Friday, July 4, Mount Vernon Airport; concessions, kids zone, DJ, magic show; fireworks at dusk. Murphysboro: Friday, July 4, Riverside Park; American Legion baseball, music at the Riverside Band Shell; fireworks, dusk. Steeleville: Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, American Legion Park; carnival rides, food, craft show, baseball, live music, games, parade; fireworks, 10 p.m. Tamms: Friday, July 4, Tamms park; car show, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; gospel music, noon; bingo, 1-6 p.m.; food, games, vendors, music, 6-9 p.m.; door prizes, cash prizes; fireworks, 9 p.m.
Cruise Night continues in Mount Vernon July 11 MOUNT VERNON — Rev up the engines on that classic car or convertible for the upcoming Cruise Night, hosted by the Kingsmen Auto Club of Mount Vernon at the Rend Lake College MarketPlace. Cruise Night will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday July 11, with prizes, a 50/50 drawing and discounts to MarketPlace retailers. All automobile entrants will be given plaques for participation. The event will feature Tri-5 Chevys and Rat Rods. To learn more about the Cruise Nights, contact Jim Hutchison at 618-244-7711 or 618242-6279. — The Southern
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Sept. 2; main trivia event, History 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7; no Tour PAST Heritage entry fee; 618-687-1111; mary- House: 1:30-3:30 every kat1@hotmail.com Sunday through Oct. 26; 1847 home at 102 S. Main Festivals St., Jonesboro; free but Heritage Festival & donations welcome; also Duck Races on the Ohio: conduct research on local 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday, history or genealogy; July 5, between the Rose Lincoln Museum Room Events Hotel and the River Rose Inn, features information on Cruise Night: 6-9 p.m. Elizabethtown; food, kids’ Lincoln-Douglas Debate Friday July 11, Rend Lake activities, area craft and in 1858 in Jonesboro; 618College MarketPlace, Mount 833-8745, 618-697-1870 or Vernon; classic cars; 618-244- food vendors, cake contest 9:30 a.m., pageant 11 a.m., 618-833-3228 7711 or 618-242-6279 entertainment 2 p.m., duck Harrison Bruce Coach Kill Cancer Fund races 5 p.m.; 1860s era play Historical Village tours: Poker Ride: Registration, 6:30 p.m.; street dance 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 8:30-10 a.m. Saturday, July 8 p.m., fireworks at dusk; 618July 8 and July 22, John A. 12, Southern Illinois Center, 287-4333 and 800-248-1488; Logan College, Carterville; Du Quoin State Fairgrounds; southernmostillinois.com private tours, call Emily card draws at Riverside Park Henson at 618-985-3741 ext. in Murphysboro, John A. 8015 Films Logan College in Carterville, Free outdoor movie: West Frankfort City Park, Muppets Most Wanted, 7 p.m. Theater/ Harbor Oaks picnic area at Tuesday, July 15, Saluki Performance Rend Lake and ending back Stadium, SIU; gates open at the Du Quoin fairgrounds Mother Hicks: Fridaywith an after-ride rally around 6 p.m.; movie shown on Sunday, July 11-13 and the video board; seating is 3:30 p.m.; www.coachkill18-20, Varsity Center for available in the stands of the the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., cancerfund.org or call 618stadium or on the field; bring Carbondale; 7 p.m. Friday 457-5200 ext. 67013 $1,000 Grand Prize Trivia blankets or chairs for field and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; seating; popcorn, $2, soda, Contest: Brews Brother Mother Hicks is based in $1; movie stars Ricky Gervais, the Southern Illinois town Taproom, 1105 Chestnut St., Ty Burrell and Tina Fey Murphysboro; weekly trivia, of Ware during the Great 8 p.m. every Tuesday through Depression; $10/$5; beginning Saturday July 5, tickets at the Varsity box office 5-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and one hour prior to each performance; 618-549-5466; The Carbondale Comedians: 9 p.m. Mondays, Hangar 9, Carbondale; 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Station 13, Carbondale; see The Carbondale Comedians on Facebook
purchase tickets online at any time by visiting www. stagecompany.org Monty Jackson: America — A Tribute to Our Veterans, 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, July 11-12, The Gathering Place Dinner Theatre, 290 S. Burns St., Sparta; $35, show and dinner; www.thegatheringplaceoffbroadway.com; 618-965-3726 McLeod Summer Playhouse: Spamalot, Friday-Sunday, July 11-13 and July 18-20; performances, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; Anything Goes, July 30-Aug. 3; individual tickets to Spamalot, $25 for adults and $10 for students; Anything Goes, $16 for adults and $8 for students; plays presented at McLeod Theater, SIU; $12/$8; playhouse.siu.edu; 618-453-6000 Kilroy Was Here: Musical tribute to veterans and Americans, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12 and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13, Artstarts House, 104 S. Van Buren St., Marion; World War II era USO Club format; Artstarts’ Summer Workshop program; dessert and beverage; veterans, free but should call to reserve a seat; $10; www. artstarts.biz; 618-645-2787
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in Black and White, Sandra Gottlieb; Dreaming Out Loud, recent works by Paul Aho; Pastoral America, The Morrissey Family Collections; 2600 Richview Road, Mount Vernon; through Aug. 3; 618242-1236; www.cedarhurst. org Old & New: Paintings by Exhibits Carol Good, Longbranch Café Lori Helfrich: North & Bakery, 100 E. Jackson St., window artist, Little Egypt Carbondale; through Aug. 10; Arts Centre, 601 Tower 618-201-6252 Square, Marion; through Playful Notions — July; 618-998-8530 or www. Experiments in Mixed littleegyptarts.com Media: Clay sculpture, paintRevived, Reclaimed ed furniture, wire sculpture, Redeemed: Prints and mixed media vessels, mixed jewelry by Ashley Greer, Du media painting, Southern Quoin Library of Arts, 6 S. Illinois Art and Artisan Center, Washington St.; through July 14967 Gun Creek Trail, 20; 618-790-4036; libraryoWhittington; through Aug. 23; farts@gmail.com 618-629-2220 or mgalloway@ Paint on the Wall: By museum.state.il.us Shawn Vincelette, Pavilion of Staycation: Missy the City of Marion, 1602 Sioux Carstens, local scenes, Latta Drive; through July; also the Java coffee shop, 412 N. Marion Landmarks Series; Market St., Marion; 8 a.m.618-993-2657 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.Anna Centennial cel2 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. ebration of 1954 exhibit: Sunday; through August; 60th anniversary, Union 618-998-8530 County Museum, Cobden; The Art of Description: through July 27; 1-5 p.m. Southern Illinois Art & Saturday-Sunday Artisans Center, 14967 Gun Joan Skiver-Levy: 24 Creek Trail, Whittington; paintings, Corner Dance Hall, through Oct. 17, 2015; 9 a.m.Whittington; through July; 5 p.m. daily; no admission 618-303-5266 charge; 618-629-2220 Landscapes of Southern Illinois: Carbondale Civic Receptions Center Corridor Gallery; Eldon Benz: 6-8 p.m. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; Thursday, July 3, Varsity through July 31; 618-457Center For the Arts, 5100; info@carbondalearts. Carbondale; nature photoorg; carbondalearts.org Cedarhurst Center for the graphs and prints of Lee Benz serigraphs, watercolors and Arts: Playing with Scissors, Polly Winkler-Mitchell; Waves woodcuts; eldonbenz.com; soildidgeridoo.com Thursday Night Live: Art, food, music, 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, 2600 Richview Road, Mount Vernon; through Aug. 28; 618-242-1236; www. cedarhurst.org
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‘Mother Hicks’
Stage Co. play uses unique technique to explore region’s past ADAM TESTA THE SOUTHERN
CARBONDALE – The small Union County community of Ware likely goes unnoticed by many, even those who have called Southern Illinois home for their entire lives. There are no major businesses, no interstates and not a lot of news worthy of headlines or a spot on the evening news. But to playwright Susan Zeret, the community’s past offered a gateway of discovery to be explored on the theater stage. Zeret, who recently retired from the University of Texas, drew inspiration for one of her noted plays, “Mother Hicks,” from Federal Writers Project interviews conducted in the area during the Great Depression. The story tells of three main characters: an orphan, identified only as Girl, who is seeking her mother and a home; Tuc, a deaf boy who leads the storytelling; and Mother Hicks herself, a reclusive woman many locals believe to be a witch. “It’s a unique play in a lot of ways,” said Kevin Purcell, director of The Stage Co.’s upcoming production, “but probably the most unique thing about it is that the narrator is deaf.” Tuc helps advance the story through use of sign language. Actors playing other members of the Ware community provide the verbal translation of his words, though they do so in the manner Tuc would speak himself, if
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What: Suzan Zeret play presented by The Stage Co. When: 7 p.m. Friday, July 11 and 18; 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12 and 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13 and 20 Where: Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for students he could. To add to the realism and effect of the production, Purcell cast Sam Butler, a recent John A. Logan College graduate with real-life hearing problems, in the role of Tuc. Butler had never acted before, but with the help of Pam Walker from SIU’s American Sign Language program, he’s developed in his role and helped the other cast members do the same, Purcell said. “Pam has really helped us work with Sam and taught us about sign language and the best ways to communicate,” he said. “It’s really been a gift in so many ways to have them involved.” Purcell admitted he had reservations before casting about working with a hard-of-hearing actor, but through the experience, he’s learned just how integral that element is to the play. The story itself deals heavily with how we perceive the unknown when dealing with people like the deaf Tuc and the introverted and isolated Mother Hicks. Throughout the production, the audience will likely find themselves
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Actors prepare for rehearsals of ‘Mother Hicks,’ the summer production of The Stage Co. in Carbondale. Above, Josh McClernon participates in physical exercises; below, Jeanne Ferraro completes her costume with boots. The show will be performed at the Varsity Center for the Arts.
captivated by the signing efforts of Butler and Walker, who will participate in the live production, as well. “You can’t help but learn by watching,” Purcell said. “It’s so elegant and passionate the way Sam communicates with hands and fingers.” “Mother Hicks” is presented by The Stage Co. and The Southern Illinoisan and will come alive at the Varsity Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Friday, July 11 and 18, and Saturday, July 12 and 19, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday, July 13 and 20. Tickets are $10
for general admission and $5 for students and can be purchased at the Varsity box office beginning Saturday, July 5, during business hours and one hour before each performance. While the ties to Southern Illinois add to the allure of the production, Purcell said he’s excited to see it come to life in the region regardless of that connection. “Even if it wasn’t set here, it would still be a beautiful, wonderful play,” he said. adam.testa@thesouthern.com 618-351-5031
‘Spamalot’ makes The Dark Ages look brighter at McLeod Theater CARBONDALE — A quest for the Holy Grail may seem an unusual subject for a musical, but when it’s adapted from the 1975 movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” you’re set for a winning evening in the theater. “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” the musical based on the film, plays at the McLeod Summer Playhouse starting Friday, July 11. The production follows King Arthur and his knights on a merry quest to find the Holy Grail. This send-up follows the Camelot band as they clip-clop through a series of must-accomplishthis-or-die tasks that include fetching shrubbery for the Knights of Ni, disarming, literally, the protector of the bridge and dodging a cow thrown at them by taunting Frenchmen from a castle. Anachronisms, sight gags and an endless stream of crazy jokes are overlaid with inspired tongue-in-cheek parodies of well-known Broadway musicals. Monty Python, a British comedy group, created the sketch comedy show “Monty Python and the Flying Circus” that aired on BBC from 1969-1974. The musical, based on the comedy show, opened on Broadway in 2005, ran for 1,500 performances and won three Tony awards. “Spamalot” has lyrics by Eric Idle, music by John Du Prez, and is based on the original screenplay by Idle, Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry
Gilliam, Terry Jones and Michael Palin. The SIU production spotlights Bart Phillip Williams, an acting, movement and stage combat teacher at Southeast Missouri State University as the legendry quester King Arthur. Other cast members include Jessica Rebecca as The Lady of the Lake and Jacob Buckenmyer, Ian Mather, Patsy Quade Sewell, Jonathan Rivera and Adler Roberts as Arthur’s band of knights. The production is directed by Aaron Tuttle who has directed professionally in New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis and Las Vegas. The production is choreographed by Hannah Slattery, sets are designed by Ron Naversen, with lighting by Travis C. Richardson and costume coordination by Caitlin Entwistle. Kevin A. Smith serves as musical director and conductor. “Monty Python’s Spamalot” will be presented Friday to Sunday, July 11-13 and 18-20 in McLeod Theater located in the Communications Building on the SIU campus. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students and may be obtained in person from noon to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday at the McLeod Theater or SIU Arena Box Office, online at playhouse.siu.edu or by phone at 618-4536000 or at the McLeod Theater box office one hour before each performance.
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Tickets now on sale for Broadway at the Carson Center summer series PADUCAH — Tickets are now on sale for the 2014-2015 Carson Center Broadway series which includes “Sister Act,” “Guys and Dolls” and “Flashdance.” Theatergoers will also have the option to addon “Mamma Mia!” and “Stomp.” Those who buy subscriptions will have the same seats for all performances and receive a 10 percent discount. Dates and times of performances are: Sister Act: 7:15 p.m. Oct. 22 — “Sister Act” is a musical comedy which features original music by eight-time Oscar® winner Alan Menken. The musical tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she
witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look — a convent. Under the suspicious watch of Mother Superior, Deloris helps her fellow sisters find their voices as she unexpectedly rediscovers her own. Guys and Dolls: 7:15 p.m. Jan. 13 — Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, this oddball romantic comedy is considered by many to be the perfect musical comedy. Characters include: Sarah Brown, who sets out to reform the evildoers of Times Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub
performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she’s been engaged to the same man for 14 years and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game. Flashdance: 7:15 p.m. Feb. 9. With electrifying dance at its core, “Flashdance—The Musical” tells the inspiring story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream. Mamma Mia: 7:15 p.m.
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Oct. 15 — The smash-hit musical that combines ABBA’s greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.,” “Super Trouper,” “Take A Chance on Me” and “The Winner Takes It All,” with an enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. Stomp: 7:15 p.m. March 18 — Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at “Stomp,” the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. To buy tickets or for more information, go to www.thecarsoncenter.org or call 270-450-4444. — The Southern
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Scarletta: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 3, Turley Park, Carbondale; country rock; bring coolers; free; 618-5363393; www.studentcenter.siu. edu; www.scarlettamusic.com Petty Cash Junction: Tribute to Johnny cash and Tom Petty, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, Egyptian Hills Resort, Lake of Egypt, 75 Egyptian Parkway, Creal Springs; $20; benefits the Williamson County Family Crisis Center Homeless Shelter; www. egyptianhillsresort.com; 618364-8088 or 618-996-3449 Sunset Concert Series: Dinner and a Suit, 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, lot 89A, SIU; pop rock; bring coolers; free; 618-536-3393; www. studentcenter.siu.edu; www. dinnerandasuit.com Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo: 7 p.m. Sunday, July 13, Legend’s Amphitheater, Walker’s Bluff, 326 Vermont Road, Carterville; songs include Hit Me With Your Best Shot; VIP tickets, $140 include buffet; lawn seating, $45; doors open 5:30 p.m.; 618-956-9900; www.walkersbluff.com Fixx for Hunger: Will Rock for Food benefit concert, 7 p.m., Saturday, July 26, Marion Cultural and Civic Center; proceeds to the Marion Food Pantry;
headliners, The Fixx with guests, The Jeff Pritchett Project; $50/$35/$25; www. marionccc.org, 618-997-4030 Illinois State Fair concerts: Feature Pitbull Aug. 9, Hunter Hayes Aug. 13, Emblem3 Aug. 14, Steely Dan Aug. 15; fairgrounds, Springfield; fair Aug. 7-17; www.ticketmaster.com, 800-745-3000; www.agr.state. il.us/isf/entertainment.htm Centralia Carillon Summer Series: 6:30 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 22, 29 and Sept. 5, Carillon Tower, 114 N. Elm St., Centralia; carlo@centraliacarillon.org; 618-533-4381; www.centralia-carillon.org Du Quoin State Fair: Foreigner Aug. 23 , Kenny Rogers Aug. 24, Travis Tritt Aug. 25, The Jon Henninger Band Aug. 26, .38 Special Aug. 28, Rodney Atkins Aug. 29; KC and the Sunshine Band Aug. 30; shows start 7:30 p.m., grandstand; The Jon Henninger Band, $10; remaining shows, $25/$30; 618-542-1535; www. duquoinstatefair.net Carbondale Rocks Revival: Sept. 4-6 concerts at various venues throughout downtown Carbondale; carbondalemusiccoalition.com
CAPE GIRARDEAU The Guess Who: 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday, July 5, the Isle Casino, 777 N. Main St., Cape Girardeau; $25, $50 and $75; 1-800-843-4753 or go to www. cape-girardeau.isleofcapricasinos.com
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Bluegrass Night: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 4, Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Benton, Ky.; free; www.kentuckyopry.com; 888-459-8704 Slick Tire and the Whitesidewalls: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5, Kentucky Opry, 88 Chilton Lane, Benton, Ky.; $15/$10/$7.50; www.kentuckyopry.com; 888-459-8704 The Beach Boys: 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, The Carson Center, Paducah; $135/$100/$65/$50/$30; www.thecarsoncenter.org; 270-450-4444
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Street, Coello 618-724-4610 John Brown’s On The Square: 1000 Tower Square, THURSDAY Marion 618-997-2909 Benton: Gwyn Wynn Senior Just Elsie’s: 302 Jackson Center, The Swing N’ Country St., Orient, 618-932-3401 Dance Band, 7-9:30 p.m. La Fogata Mexican Bar Carbondale: Hangar 9, and Grill: 519 S. Illinois Ave. Aaron Kamm and The One Carbondale; 618-457-2092 Drops w/Crate2Crate Sound; TUESDAY Marion American Legion: Benton: Gwyn Wynn Senior Tres Hombres, Battle Jacket Longstreet Road, Marion Baby Center, Jeanita Spillman with Encore Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 618-997-6168 Marion Eagles: Russell and Herrin: Teen Town, Country FRIDAY Longstreet Roads, Marion Carbondale: Tres Hombres, Ramrods, 7-10 p.m. 618-993-6300 Marion: Hideout the Natives/Jenny Johnson, Marion Youth Center: 211 6-9 p.m., patio Restaurant, Bob Pina, piano E. Boulevard Ave., Marion Coello: The Italian Club, 5:30-8:30 p.m. 618-922-7853 Shakey Jake, 8 p.m.-midnight Midtown Pub: Public Ina: Community Building, FIND THEM HERE Friday Night Jam Band, Barb’s Place: 206 E. Market Square, Jonesboro 6:30-9:30 p.m. St., Christopher 618-724-5562 618-614-7777 Murphysboro Moose Marion: Egyptian Hills Carbondale Eagles: 1206 Lodge: 9663 Old Illinois 13, W. Linden St. 618-529-9345 Resort, Gideons Rifle, Murphysboro 618-684-3232 Corner Dance Hall: 200 5-8 p.m.; Youth Center, Craig’s N-Kahootz Night Club: Franklin St., Whittington Country Band, 6-9 p.m. 115 W. Cherry St., Herrin 618-303-5266 618-942-9345 Curbside: 227 W. Main St., SATURDAY Old Country Store Carbondale 618-490-1539 Carbondale: Hangar 9, Dance Barn: Main Street, Derby’s Community Mountain Sprout; PKs, Cherry Thompsonville 618-218-4676 Street Volcano;Tres Hombres, Hall: 214 High St., Du Quoin PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., 618-201-1753 Tawl Paul and Slappin’ Henry Carbondale 618-529-1124 Gwen Wynn Senior Blue Pinch Penny Pub: 700 Center: 104 N. 10th St., Marion: Eagles, Big E. Grand Ave., Carbondale Benton 618-967-4635 Country, 7-10 p.m.; Hideout 618-549-3348 Hangar 9: 511 S. Restaurant, Bob Pina, piano Steeleville American Illinois Ave., Carbondale 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Egyptian Legion: 303 S. Chester St., 618-549-0511 Hills Resort, Eli Tellor Band, Steeleville 618-965-3362 Herrin Teen Town: 105 N. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tres Hombres: 119 N. 13th St., Herrin 618-889-3651 Washington St., Carbondale Hideout Restaurant: SUNDAY 618-457-3308 2602 Wanda Drive, Marion Marion: Eagles, Big The Mansion: 1602 618-997-8325 Country, 6-9 p.m. Heartland Drive, Marion Italian Club: 9038 Main 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.
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The FIXX is in for a good cause at Marion C&C Center M anager J.R. Russell has high expectations for an upcoming fundraiser for the Marion Ministerial Alliance, because The FIXX is in. The FIXX is a 1980s era rock ‘n’ roll band from London, England who will headline Rock For Food III, a benefit concert at 7 p.m. July 26 in Marion Cultural & Civic Center.
Russell is thrilled with advance ticket sales; $50 VIP seating has already sold out. There are still $35 and $25 tickets available. Russell says the goal of raising $15,000 for the food pantry is within reach. The Marion Food Pantry provides food for 380 families and serves 1,400 meals per month. Through the marvel of social media, word of
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The FIXX crossing the Atlantic for an American tour spread like wildfire. Country Fans from Nashville, Scene Chicago, Vince Hoffard St. Louis and as far away as Connecticut and California purchased tickets for the Marion show more than a month in advance. The headliner will be making a long overdue appearance in Marion, thanks to a lasting impression they made on an obscure road musician more than a quarter century ago.
Back then, Marion bass guitarist Dan Fox was playing in a band called The Implications, which toured throughout the Midwest and opened shows for larger acts. One of those big name bands was The FIXX, a highprofile band from the MTV era, who made a lasting impression on Fox during a Wisconsin gig during the mid-1980s. “We were just brainstorming ideas for this show. Dan threw out the name, and we just ran with it,” Russell said. The FIXX is a five-piece band that was formed in 1979 by lead singer Cy Cumin and drummer Adam Woods. A single recorded on an
independent label was played on the BBC and generated public support that led to a contract with MCA Records. Their debut single, “Stand or Fall,” was released in 1982, and the band broke into the Top 40 with six of 10 national releases, including “Saved by Zero,” “Secret Separation” and their biggest hit, “One Thing Leads To Another,” which peaked at No. 4. Cumin says he has established an unbreakable bond with the other members of the group over the last four decades. “I love this band. It’s my therapy,” Cumin says. “You can take everything away from me, but no one can take away the relationship and creativity that flows between the five of us.” The creative process started with the band’s first album, “Shuttered Room” and remained relevant and constant through 10 releases, including the most recent “Beautiful Friction.” Cumin says he is motivated by the fact that fans keep demanding new material.
“Our catalog is connected,” Cumin says. “Our viewpoint as a collective has always been socially driven. With the internet, things sped up and we were able to get feedback quicker and became closer with our fan base. We’ve been so thankful to hear from people who let us know our music made a difference in their life. It made us realize we have a sense of responsibility to our audience, that our work as a band was unfinished.” Social media will play a huge role in establishing the band’s play list for the Marion concert. Instead of shouting out song titles during a show, the band creates a set list for each show from comments posted online by fans. Opening act, The Jeff Pritchett Project, features Pritchett, who has been called one of the best guitarists to ever emerge from Southern Illinois. He is a native of Marion and now resides in Houston.
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