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‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ explores the darker side of personality Movies opening this weekend St. Vincent, John Wick, Ouija, 23 Blast
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‘St. Vincent’ serves up Bill Murray at his warmest and fuzziest St. Vincent ***
bouncy pop rock, is so jaunty that you may find yourself waiting for a shoe to drop. Because there’s always a shoe that’s about to drop in movies like this. The pleasures of Murray’s performance overwhelm that dread and make you forget the manipulation that comes with it. McCarthy, allowed to
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material including sexual content, alcohol and tobacco use, and for language; starring Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher; written and directed by Theodore Melfi; opening Friday at AMC University Place 8 in Carbondale.
play someone more human than caricature, shines. Watts wears Daka the pregnant hooker’s baby belly with a marvelously cynical resignation. Chris O’Dowd was born to play a hipteacher at Oliver’s school, the guy who instructs the new Jewish student about saints. But this is Murray’s
vehicle, and even if he never quite sticks with an accent or convinces us of an infirmity, he is captivating, first scene to last. He dances. He sings (stay through the credits). And he charms. If he’s finally reached Walter Matthau’s golden years, it’s only fitting that “St. Vincent” be his “Bad News Bears.”
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Bill Murray has his most adorable film role ever in “St. Vincent,” playing a cranky and embittered old drunk who becomes a father figure to the little kid who moves in next door. It takes every ounce of his disaffected cool, all of his misanthropic hipster persona to tamp dawn our intense need to go “Awww” at this little comedy’s crowd-pleasing cuteness. But Murray and writerdirector Theodore Melfi play us like a music box, manipulating and charming our socks off even as the Vincent for whom the film is named curses, gambles, drinks and cheats — all in front of an impressionable 10-year old. Vincent McKenna lives in a run-down Brooklyn row house, sharing his sardines with a Persian cat, driving his battered, 30 year old K-Car convertible to Belmont race track where he loses what little cash he has on hand. He’s short-changing the testy Russian hooker he frequents (Naomi Watts). He’s in arrears to his bookie (Terrence Howard). And then he gets new neighbors. Maggie — Melissa McCarthy — is going through a divorce. Oliver, her son (Jaeden Lieberher) is a quiet kid facing the
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Bill Murray and Jaeden Lieberher in a scene from the film ‘St. Vincent.’
hazing/bullying rituals of his new Catholic school. And Vincent isn’t interested. Naturally, he ends up babysitting the kid for the desperate mom whose story “I don’t want to hear.” Shockingly, he drags the kid to the track, to a bar. And as self-absorbed as Vincent is, he can’t help but notice the kid’s
problems. He’s never seen Abbott and Costello movies. Are they old? “They’re dead. That’s the oldest you can be.” He needs to stick up for himself, fight back against bullies. “I’m small, sir!” “So was Hitler.” This bonding half of the film, with every outing and life lesson set to
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Hoffard: Eli Tellor takes Midwest finals of Country Showdown Talent Contest McSherry-McCowan, program director for WOOZFM, the sponsoring and emotions right now. radio station for the local This is truly a blessing.” contest. “He is a humble Tellor started his quest and deserving young man in July by out-dueling a field of 20 acts at the local who has been through a lot. He keeps developing qualifier hosted by Black Diamond Harley-Davidson his talent. He is a great in Marion. He followed up singer and an outstanding by winning the state finals songwriter. We are thrilled and excited that he has at Utica in August. advanced through the first A major player on the three rounds. He definitely local music scene for a has what it takes to win decade, Tellor was playit all. If anyone deserves ing tiny Union County a $100,000 paycheck, it’s clubs before he was old enough to drive. He is the Eli Tellor.” Tellor is the first Southproduct of a tough childern Illinois contestant to hood, which he says has advance to the national given him a mountain of finals since Dianna Marie ideas for heart-wrenchFreeman of Zeigler accoming songs. plished the feat in backHe said both his parents, now clean and sober, to-back years, starting in 2000. suffered from addiction The field for the issues when he was a child, and he was placed in national finals has not been finalized. The West, foster care in his teens. Northeast and Southeast “His life is a counRegional Finals will be try song,” says Tracy From page 9
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in November. On Saturday, The Brothers Roberson won the Southwest Regional Finals. Consisting of lead singer Rhett and banjo-picking Brendan on harmony vocals, the siblings will be advancing to the national finals for the second straight year. Tellor says the talent keeps getting stronger at each level. “I want to say ‘Awesome job’ to the contestants. Everyone of them had the it factor, and I’m privileged to have shared the stage with such great talent,” Tellor said. Only a few days before the regional finals, Tellor was giving fans at a small club in Johnston City a sneak peak at the tunes he planned to use to advance one step closer to the grand prize. After toting home the crystal championship trophy, he was back to work on the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail. The 32nd annual national talent contest is searching for a new cooperate sponsor. Colgate and Texaco are past sponsors of the event. Garth Brooks, Martina McBride and Blake Shelton all competed in the event when they where unknown wannabes in the industry. Sweethearts of the Rodeo reeled off seven straight Billboard Top 10 singles in the late 1980s, including “Blue to the Bone” and “Midnight Girl/Sunset Town.” VINCE HOFFARD can be reached at 618-6589095 or vincehoffard@ yahoo.com.
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‘23 Blast’ This movie is based on the true story of Travis Freeman, a typical teenager growing up in a small Kentucky town. He’s a local hero on and off the field, but in the fall of 1997, he is stricken with an infection that destroys his optic nerve. Under the influence of parents who love him, a physical therapist who challenges him, a coach who inspires him, and a best friend whom he cannot bear to leave behind, Travis competes on the football field, helping his team advance to the State playoffs. The movie, which wasn’t released for early screenings, is rated PG-13 for teen drinking. It opens Friday at AMC University Place 8 in Carbondale. (rottentomatoes.com)
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‘Ouija’ A group of friends must confront their most terrifying fears when they awaken the dark powers of an ancient spirit board. Stiles White directs the supernatural thriller, which was not released for early screenings. It stars Olive Cooke, Douglas Smith, Bianca A. Santos, Ana Coto and Vivis Colombetti. It is rated PG-13 for disturbing violent content, frightening horror images and thematic material. It opens Friday at University Place 8 in Carbondale. (rottentomatoes.com)
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JALC to present the Fall Faculty Showcase featuring Tammy Kirk
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go to the humanities department at the college Emeritus Faculty Southern Illinois Lecture/Performance: Bobby Reed’s Stars & Jeanine Wagner and Steel Guitars Concert: Margaret Simmons will Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 23-25, Benton Civic Center; present It Takes Two, $12 for Oct. 23, $22 for Oct. 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 24, $25 for Oct. 25 or a spe- Old Baptist Foundation cial $50 advance three-day Recital Hall, SIU; they will discuss and perform pass; 615-419-4676 Meet Me in Paris : 7 p.m. examples of the musical interplay between singer Friday, Oct. 24, John A. and pianist and the roles Logan College’s O’Neil Auditorium, Carterville; of each in a performance concert presented by The situation Hot Club of San Francisco River Echoes: By and French vocalist Isabelle the Murphysboro High Fontaine; concert of love School Concert Choir, songs and gypsy jazz made 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, famous in Paris in the 1920s Murphysboro Middle School and ‘30s; $15/$10; 618Auditorium; a trip from 985-2828 ext. 8287 colonial days to the end of Randall “Big Daddy” Western expansion; special Webster: 7:30 p.m. Friday, guest, Dr. Larry Mittendorf, Oct. 24, Varsity Center for narrator the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; singer/songwriter; 1982 SIU alumnus; Cape Girardeau $10; www.carbondalemusicBrantley Gilbert: Let It coalition.com/tickets Ride Tour, 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. Annie Moses Band: 24, Show Me Center, Cape Presents Rhapsody in Girardeau; current single, Bluegrass, The Art of Small Town Throwdown; American Music, 7:30 p.m. opening acts, Aaron Lewis, Friday, Oct. 24, Marion Chase Bryant and Brian Civic and Cultural Center; Davis; $35/ $29.75/$24.75; features Aaron Copland, 573-651-5000 George Gershwin and other American originals; Kentucky $35/$25; 618-997-4030; www.marionccc.com/ John Austin McDaniel: anniemosesband 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Fall Faculty Showcase: 25, Kentucky Opry, 88 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Chilton Lane, Benton, O’Neil Auditorium, John A. Ky.; $19/$17/$10/$7.50; Logan College, Carterville; www.kentuckyopry.com; features woodwind instruc- 888-459-8704 tor, Tammy Kirk; accompaRhonda Vincent : And nied by pianist Anita Hutton, The Rage, 3 p.m. Sunday, a former SIU music faculty Nov. 2, The Carson Center, member; Kirk will also perPaducah; $15/$13/$11; call form with her woodwind 270-450-4444 between quintet, QuintEssential 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayWinds and play numbers Friday; www.thecarsoncenwith former SIU music ter.org faculty, Joe Breznikar on Mannheim Steamroller guitar and Mike Hanes on Christmas: 7:30 p.m. percussion; also, JALC art Thursday, Dec. 11, The instructors, Drew Tucker and DeSande R, will have art Carson Center, Paducah; $74/$54/$44/$29; www. exhibits on display in the B thecarsoncenter.org; Wing Gallery next to O’Neil Auditorium; donations will 270-450-4444
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t’s three down, and one to go for Eli Tellor. The 25-year old singer/ songwriter from Makanda has mowed down the competition in each stage Country of the Scene national Country Vince Hoffard Showdown Talent Contest. His latest triumph came in the Midwest Regional Finals at the Northern Lights
Casino in Walker, Minnesota on Oct. 11. Tellor is now one of five national finalists who will compete for $100,000 at 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Ryman Auditorium, the undisputed Mother Church of Country Music, in Nashville, Tennessee. “One of my life-long dreams has came true; I’m going to play the Ryman Auditorium,” said an obviously overjoyed Tellor. “It’s the original home of the Grand Ole Opry. My heart is swollen with joy See Hoffard / Page 10
CARTERVILLE — Tammy Kirk, a woodwind instructor at John A. Logan College, will be the featured performer at the annual Fall Faculty Showcase at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in O’Neil Auditorium. Herrin resident Rebecca Newburn, who earned a music degree at JALC and is pursuing a master’s degree in music theory and composition at SIU, helped organize the show. “Each semester we reach out to the humanities faculty at JALC to find out who is interested in participating,” she said. “Tammy contacted me and wanted to do something more extended in the show rather than just doing one or two pieces, and we were happy to accommodate her.” Newburn added that a group that Kirk plays with will be performing quite a repertoire. In addition to the musical numbers, JALC art instructors Drew Tucker and DeSande R, will have art exhibits on display in
the B Wing Gallery. Kirk, who plays flute and piccolo, has performed with numerous orchestras and symphonies and has played in over 150 opera and musical theater productions throughout the region. In the showcase, she will be accompanied by pianist Anita Hutton, a former SIU music faculty member. Kirk will also perform with her woodwind quintet, QuintEssential Winds and play numbers with former SIU music faculty, Joe Breznikar on guitar and Mike Hanes on percussion. Newburn said that in addition to being a great show, the showcase is also an important fundraiser for the department. “We don’t charge admission to the show but donations are gladly accepted,” Newburn said. “This is the only fundraiser we do each semester for the Instrumental Music Scholarship fund at the college.” A reception hosted by the Choral Ensemble will follow the performances. — Logan News Service
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Kristen Kearns: 3-6 p.m., 3-6 p.m., Orlandini Vineyard Mike & Ken: 3:30-6:30 p.m., Rustle Hill Winery Von Jakob Winery & Brewery FRIDAY FIND THEM HERE Movin’ Mary: 6-9 p.m., Annalise Emerick : 6-9 p.m., Alto Vineyards: Illinois 127, Rustle Hill Winery Rustle Hill Winery Alto Pass Dave Clark and Max SUNDAY Bella T Winery: 755 Parker Barnes: 7-10 p.m., Walker’s Shadi Frick & Big Larry: City Road, Creal Springs Bluff 1-5 p.m., Alto Vineyards Blue Sky Vineyard: 3150 S. SATURDAY The Natives : 2 p.m., Blue Rocky Comfort Road, Makanda Sky Vineyard The Bluffs Vineyard and Lani Nash: 2-5 p.m., Blue Dave Simmons: 3-6 p.m., Winery : 140 Buttermilk Hill Sky Vineyard Walker’s Bluff Road, Ava Ivas John Band: 2-6 p.m., Dave Caputo Duo: 2:30Honker Hill Winery: 4861 Alto Vineyards; Tour de 5:30 p.m., Von Jakob Winery & Spillway Road, Carbondale Shawnee, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Brewery Fiddle Rick and Friends: Orlandini Vineyard: 410
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Thorn Lane, Makanda Owl Creek Vineyard: 2655 Water Valley Road, Cobden Lincoln Heritage Winery: 772 Kaolin Road, Cobden Pheasant Hollow Winery: 14931 Illinois 37, Whittington Rustle Hill Winery: U.S. 51, Cobden StarView Vineyards: 5100 Wing Hill Road, Cobden Von Jakob Winery & Brewery: 230 Illinois 127, Alto Pass Walker’s Bluff: 326 Vermont Road, Carterville Corey Stevens & The Wild Bunch 45th Reunion; $15; also, Dale Arning and His One Man Band Marion: Hideout Restaurant, Bob Pina, piano 5:30-9:30 p.m. Murphysboro : Brews Brothers Taproom, Bill Harper, 9 p.m. Whittington: The Corner Dance Hall, Tom Baker and the Little Big Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
Cafés Steve Hornbeak: 6 p.m. Thursday, Kiki’s Coffee House, 326 S. Main St., Anna; singers invited to perform original songs; 618-833-2023 618 Jazz Summit : 7:3010:30 p.m. Thursday, Grotto Lounge/Newell House, 201 E. Main St., Carbondale; 618-549-6400 Anna Luxion: 8 p.m. Friday, Fat Patties’ Red Corner, 611 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; 618-529-3287 Old 51 Band: 8 p.m.
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Barb’s Place: 206 E. Market St., Christopher 618-724-5562 THURSDAY Brews Brothers Benton: Gwyn Wynn Senior Taproom: 1105 Chestnut St. Center, The Swing N’ Country Murphysboro 618-687-111 Dance Band, 7-9:30 p.m. Carbondale Eagles: 1206 W. Carbondale: Copper Linden St. 618-529-9345 Dragon, Stoney LaRue; PK’s, Centralia American Well Well Wells Legion: 117 S. Poplar St. Murphysboro: Senior 618-532-5910 Center, Marilyn and Cedar Corner Dance Hall: 200 Creek, doors open, 6 p.m. Franklin St., Whittington Sesser: Community 618-303-5266 SUNDAY Building, Mike’s Band, Curbside: 227 W. Main St., Germantown: American 6:30-9:30 p.m. Carbondale 618-490-1539 Legion, Rendition, 2-5:30 p.m.; Derby’s Community FRIDAY meal, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Hall: 214 High St., Du Quoin Carbondale: PK’s, Fiddle MONDAY 618-201-1753 Rick and Friends Du Quoin: Derby’s Fusion Bistro and Ina: Community Building, Community Hall, Jerry’s Beverages :203 W. Market, Friday Night Jam Band, Jammers, 7-9 p.m. Christopher 618-724-5372 6:30-9:30 p.m. Marion: Youth Center, Germantown American Marion: Youth Center, Craig’s Country Band, 6-9 p.m. Legion: 1105 Sycamore St., Craig’s Country Band, 6-9 p.m. Germantown 618-824-6413 TUESDAY Whittington: The Corner Gwen Wynn Senior Center: Benton: Gwyn Wynn Senior Dance Hall, The Cruizers, 1 04 N. 10th St., Benton Center, Jeanita Spillman with 7:30-10:30 p.m. 618-967-4635 Encore Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Hangar 9 : 511 S. Illinois Ave., SATURDAY Herrin: Teen Town, Country Carbondale 618-549-0511 Carbondale: PK’s, Smile Ramrods, 7-10 p.m. Herrin American Legion: Pond Marion: Hideout Restaurant, 213 E. Madison St., Herrin Centralia: American Legion, Bob Pina, piano 5:30-8:30 p.m. 618-942-3313 Herrin Teen Town: 105 N. 13th St., Herrin 618-889-3651 Hideout Restaurant: 2602 Wanda Drive, Marion 618-997-8325 � Italian Club: 9038 Main Street, Coello 618-724-4610 � John Brown’s On The Square: 1000 Tower Square, Marion 618-997-2909 Just Elsie’s: 302 Jackson St., Orient, 618-932-3401 La Fogata Mexican Bar ���� � � and Grill: 519 S. Illinois Ave.
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TO BE LISTED IN OUR LIVE MUSIC GUIDE 618-351-5089 brenda.kirkpatrick@ thesouthern.com Saturday, Fat Patties’ Red Corner, 611 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; 618-529-3287 Carbondale; 618-457-2092 Marion American Legion: Longstreet Road, Marion 618-997-6168 Marion Eagles: Russell and Longstreet Roads, Marion 618-993-6300 Marion Youth Center: 211 E. Boulevard Ave., Marion 618-922-7853 Midtown Pub : Public Square, Jonesboro 618-614-7777 Murphysboro Moose Lodge: 9663 Old Illinois 13, Murphysboro 618-684-3232 Murphysboro Senior Citizens Center: 17 N. 14th St., Murphysboro N-Kahootz Night Club: 115 W. Cherry St., Herrin 618-942-9345 Old Country Store Dance Barn: Main Street, Thompsonville 618-218-4676 PK’s: 308 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale 618-529-1124 Pinch Penny Pub: 700 E. Grand Ave., Carbondale 618-549-3348 Red Zone Sports Bar & Grill: 13510 Illinois 37, Marion St. Nicholas Brewing Company: 12 S. Oak St., Du Quoin 618-790-9212 Sesser Community Building: 108 N. Walnut St. 618-627-2868 Steeleville American Legion: 303 S. Chester St., Steeleville 618-965-3362 Tres Hombres: 119 N. Washington St., Carbondale 618-457-3308 The Mansion: 1602 Heartland Drive, Marion 618-579-4145
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Kincaid Mounds Archaeology Field Day features artifacts The Kincaid Mounds Archaeology Field Day program is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Kincaid Mounds Historic Site. Formal programs will start at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Mississippian artifact displays and information tables will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brian Butler and other members of the Kincaid Mounds Support Organization will present information on the Kincaid Mounds and the Mississippian Culture. Paul Welch and Corin Pursell from SIU will provide information on the SIU Summer Field Schools excavations at Kincaid Mounds. The program is free of charge and there will be restroom facilities, but no refreshments will be served. Part of the program, which is optional, includes a walking tour. Hiking shoes are recommended. The Kincaid Mounds Archaeological Site is a series of Mississippian Mounds in Massac County. The historic site includes the Massac County Mounds with a public observation and interpretation area. Kincaid Mounds are about 10 miles east of Brookport along the Ohio River Scenic Byway. More information on the Kincaid Mounds can be found at www. kincaidmounds.com or call 618-524-5025. — The Southern
Renascence Rhapsody in Bluegrass coming to the Marion Civic Center Friday MARION — The Annie Moses House presents ‘If Band presents “Rhapsody in BlueIt’s Not One Thing, grass: The Art of American Music” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in It’s Another’ Marion Civic and Cultural Center. MAKANDA — A Reader’s Theater consisting of four classic stories by the great masters of the modern short story will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Renascence House. “If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Another” will involve live staged readings of writers H.H. Munro’s “The Open Window,” Anton Chekhov’s “The Bear,” Sholem Aleichem’s “A Tale of Chelm” and Guy de Maupassant’s “Moonlight.” The four stories were adapted, arranged and directed by Southern Illinois native Thomas Sill. The central theme of the performance is that many people are not who they appear to be and the change in behavior often produces humorous results. The cast includes Sill, Kim Curlee, Kathy Field, Marvin Kleinau, Kevin Purcell, Pandora Taylor and Bart Smith. The performance will be presented in The Renascence House, which is in the historic Methodist Church. There is no charge to attend the readers’ theater program.
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The show is described as “a panoramic exploration of America and her music.” Featuring favorites from Aaron Copland, George Gershwin and other American originals, “Rhapsody in Bluegrass” fuses Appalachian bluegrass, Irish fiddle, classical themes and roots music to create a transporting concert experience. With accolades that includes recent debuts at Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Opry, the Annie Moses Band is bringing a distinctive style to American music. Tickets are $35 and $25 and may
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be obtained by calling 618-9974030 or online at www.marionccc.
com/anniemosesband. — The Southern
Music will create a Parisian experience at John A. Logan College Friday night the opportunity to see their showcase because I’d heard their music before. It often pops up on my CARTERVILLE — A Pandora jazz station, and I night of music will create give a thumbs up to every an unforgettable Parisian one of their songs.” experience as The Hot Giffin is hoping for a Club of San Francisco and good turnout for the show. French vocalist Isabelle “This style of music Fontaine team up for and the way this group “Meet Me in Paris.” performs it is vibrant, fun, This concert of love and soulful,” Giffin said. songs and gypsy jazz made “I can’t wait for everyfamous in Paris in the one to come to the show 1920s and ‘30s will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in PHOTO PROVIDED BY LENNY GONZALEZ and be transported to 1920s Paris.” John A. Logan College’s The Hot Club of San Francisco and French vocalist Isabelle For more information O’Neil Auditorium. Fontaine come together for ‘Meet Me in Paris,’ a concert of love about “Meet Me In Paris” Tickets are $15 for gensongs and gypsy jazz made famous in Paris in the 1920s and or to order advance tickets eral admission and $10 ‘30s. The performance will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 in for the show, contact the for JALC students with a John A. Logan College’s O’Neil Auditorium in Carterville. JALC Office of Student valid ID. Activities and Cultural performing arts conferAdrienne Barkley Giffin, Logan, invited the group Events at 618-985-2828 or ence I attended,” Giffin director of student activi- to perform at the college. said. “I was excited to have 618-457-7676, ext. 8287. “I saw this group at a ties and cultural events at
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Friends Help Friends trivia night is Saturday at Murphysboro VFW Post 7190 MURPHYSBORO — The Friends Help Friends trivia night will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Murphysboro VFW Post 7190. Proceeds go to Nancy Green, a teacher of 26 years, who has recently been diagnosed
with a rare cancer. The trivia night theme is the 1950’s and Elvis. A table-decorating contest based on the theme will be judged at 6:45 p.m. The event will also include a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and cost is $120 per table. T-shirts are also available for $10, but must be pre-ordered. Snacks are welcomed and a cash bar will be available. — The Southern
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very story has two sides, and, in the case of Jeffrey Hatcher’s “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” every character does, as well. Adapted from the classic Robert Louis Stevenson title of a similar name, the theatrical production explores the efforts of a scientist to study the mind, which causes him to lose his own in the process. Traditionally, the doctor’s personality is balanced with that of a literal monster, but this version of the story takes a more grounded approach. “In our show, we didn’t depict him as a monster so much as two sides of the same person,” said Chloee Abigail Leos, who portrays Hyde’s love interest, Elizabeth, in the SIU Department of Theater’s production
‘Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde’ explores dark side of personality ‘DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE’ 7:30 p.m. ThursdaySaturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, C.H. Moe Theater, Communications Building, SIU; $16 for adults and $6 for students
runs through Sunday, the actors hope it does more than entertain. Both Leos and Rose said the show inspires an introspective look into one’s own personality, contemplating what other personas might exist. “The fear we could all be crazy at some point and how everything changes is interesting,” Rose said. STEVE BUHMAN | SIU “Jekyll is really no better Dr. Jekyll (center) and the multiple Mr. Hydes: (Left to right) Michael Wilson, Mark Gokel, Jack Russell Rose, Richard Lisenby and than Hyde, even though Olivia Gordon. he likes to say he is.” The all-sensory experience, which will employ of the play, which opens had the opportunity to Communications Building. been a challenge and an the audience’s senses of tonight at the C.H. Exploring the two sides opportunity for actor Jack discover a different side sight, sound, smell — and Moe Theater in the Russell Rose, who is mak- to the Elizabeth characof Jekyll and Hyde has fears — runs at 7:30 p.m. ter, too. ing his first attempt at a Thursday to Saturday and “Reading the script, I leading role. “He’s experimenting on thought it would be more 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets JoIn US AFtEr thE trAIL oF trEAtS on hALLowEEn! are $16 for adults and $6 of the damsel in distress, himself, and, as a result, Fall Open House featuring hot cider, donuts and costume contest loses his mind, so when but she’s nothing close to for students and can be purchased at the McLeod playing the character, that,” Leos said. “She’s Stay for a delicious dinner and enjoy a FREE fall treat for dessert. I’m Theater box office, by a very strong woman, I have to lose my mind, which was unusual in the phone at 618-453-6000 too,” he said. or online at theater.siu. In the early stages, Rose Victorian era.” edu. While Elizabeth has wasn’t sure how much A preshow lecture in the courage to stand up pleasure he’d find in the the MCMA dean’s conferfor herself, she also faces role, but much like the ence room at 1:30 p.m. inner struggles, making character, he has discovSunday will feature draher not so different from ered another side of his maturge Kirsten Easton, Jekyll and Hyde. personality. who will discuss the his“The theme of having “As I started getting tory of the classic story two personas really runs into it, I really enjoyed and offer background on through all the characters it,” he said. “It’s gone 618-942-DELI (3354) Carl Jung’s experience of in the show,” she added. from a bad anxiety to a 220 North Park Avenue • Herrin shadow and the Victorian When audiences watch good anxiety.” theannexdeli.com era. The lecture is free. the production, which Likewise, Leos has M-F 7a-8p • Sat 9a-3p • Sun 10a-2p
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MOVIES ART WINERIES BOOKS COVER STORY THEATER THINGS TO DO MUSIC Theater/Performance Reader’s Theater : If It’s Not One Thing, It’s Another, live staged readings, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Renascence House, Makanda; four stories adapted, arranged and directed by Thomas Sill; free Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 23-26, C.H. Moe Theater, Communications Building, SIU; performances, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26; $16/ $6; 618-453-6000; theater.siu.edu; pre-show lecture, 1:30 p.m. prior to the Sunday, Oct. 26 matinee performance, MCMA Dean’s Conference Room, SIU This is Not a Minstrel: String of excerpts and monologues in regards to the African American lifestyle in America, 7:30 p.m. ThursdayFriday, Oct. 30-31, Moe Lab Theater, Communications Building, SIU; presented by the Africana Theater Laboratory The Rocky Horror Show LIVE: Theatre production of the cult classic film, 7 p.m. and midnight, ThursdayFriday, Oct. 30-31, Marion Cultural and Civic Center, 800 Tower Square, Marion; Skyline Creek Productions; vocals and orchestration performed by performers from the Southern Illinois area; audience members are welcome to come in costumes and audience participation is encouraged; audience participation prop bags will be sold for $5; prop items from outside the theatre not allowed; $15; hauntedillinois. com Celebration of Freedom: Salute to Veterans dinner and show, 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, Anna Arts Center; free for veterans and active duty; $10 for others; reserve at 904625-1109 or email vabchlee@ gmail.com
Film features past, present and future Pecan Bonanza is Saturday at Pulaski County Fairgrounds featured from 3 to 5 p.m. Some old family tradiPULASKI — The 2nd of Southern Illinois food system URPHYSBORO — A M locally filmed documentary highlights the past, present and future of the Southern Illinois food system Food Works will release a local documentary titled, “Gaining Ground: The Past, Present and Future of the Southern Illinois Food System” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in the Liberty Theater in Murphysboro. The film focuses on the grassroots movement pushing for locallysourced and sustainablygrown food. Free locally-grown popcorn plus sodas will be available at the screening. “Gaining Ground” was filmed on-site at
farms and other locations throughout the Southern Illinois region. It stars growers, historians, agricultural advisors and advocates. The film highlights the rich farming past of Southern Illinois and features local producers and consumers discussing the transition back from a global food system. “Gaining Ground” looks at the benefits of the locally produced, high quality food for the local economy, the land and people. For more information, visit eatsouthernillinois. org or contact Conner at dayna@eatsouthernillinois.org or 618-319-0542.
annual Pulaski Pecan Bonanza will take place at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Pulaski County Fairgrounds. The day will be full of everything pecan — games, contests, bingo, food and cookbooks. The day starts at 10 a.m. with a Pecan Pancake Breakfast and the Pecan Beauty Pageant which will feature girls ages 3-15. The Pecan Parade will start at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Pulaski. Also, various vendors will be featured with pecan specialties.
tions and traditions in the making will be showcased in the Pecan Bakeoff with registration starting at 10:30 a.m. Pecan Bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. will feature cracked pecan shells for markers. Barbecue smoked over pecan wood will be offered and advanced orders for barbecue pork butts are available for $30. Pulled pork and chicken dinners will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Afternoon activities include a Kid’s Pecan Idol Contest from 1 to 2 p.m. for ages 5 to 17. An Adult Pecan Idol will also be
The Pecan KidZone will offer horseback rides, bounce houses and pecan-themed games. All-day passes will be available for $5 each. The KidZone will accept entries in the Pecan Art Contest. Pecans can be used in any way whether drawn or painted or used in a design using pecans. Also, Pecan Cookbooks are now available for $10. For more information on the events, call 618342-6700; 618-306-2608 or go to Pulaski Pecan Bonanza on Facebook. — The Southern
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the country; www.grassroots. siu.edu Fizzelbritches and Trivia Contest : 7 p.m. Raspewton, Gone Friday, Oct. 24, Trinity Fishing: Book signing by Methodist Church, 304 children’s author Bill Raby, Sunnyslope St., West 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. Frankfort; doors open, 25, Bookworm bookstore, 6 p.m.; proceeds to H Group; Eastgate Shopping Center, 618-937-2019 Carbondale; book sells for Superhero Bolt 5K : 9 a.m. $8.99; 618-457-2665 Library sale: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Heartland Regional Medical Center, Saturday, Oct. 25 and Marion; registration, 8 a.m.; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, costume contest categories; Oct. 27, Herrin City Library; race fee, $25; proceeds 618-942-6109 benefit the American Cancer Society and breast cancer Comedy research; 618-998-7333; David Graham: American’s monica_schramm@chs.net Clean Comedian, 6:30 p.m., Game Day: For adults, Saturday, Oct. 25, The 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Gathering Place Dinner Oct. 25, CE Brehm Memorial Theatre, 290 S. Burns St., Public Library, 101 S. 7th St., Sparta; $10 for show only; Mount Vernon; board games, $25 includes meal; show, card games, miniatures 7:45 p.m.; www.thegathergames and role-playing ingplaceoffbroadway.com; games; children are wel618-965-3726 comed if accompanied by an The Carbondale adult; 618-242-6322; www. Comedians: 9 p.m. Mondays, mtvbrehm.lib.il.us Hangar 9, Carbondale; Friends Help Friends 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Station Trivia Night: 7 p.m. 13, Carbondale; see The Saturday, Oct. 25, VFW Post, Carbondale Comedians on Murphysboro; proceeds to Facebook Nancy Green, who has been diagnosed with cancer; Events theme, ‘50s and Elvis; doors Devil’s Kitchen Literary open, 5:30 p.m.; $120 per Festival: Today through table; T-shirts available, preorder, $10 Friday, Oct. 24, SIU; festival Empty Bowls: Art for featuring readings, panels, your table and food for the and book signings by pubcommunity, Saturday, Nov. lished writers from across
Estate bottled wine, Swedish Cuisine, Scandinavian Gift Shop Välkommen/ Welcome Winery: Wed. & Thurs. 10-5 Fri. & Sat. 10-9 Sun. 12-5 Restaurant: Wed. & Thur. 12-5 Fri. & Sat. 12-9 Sun. 12-5
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3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, Williamson County Historical Museum, 105 S. Van Buren St., Marion; $25; www. HerrinMassacreTour.com; 618-751-2924 Films Archaeology Field Day: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Genetic Roulette: Oct. 25, Kincaid Mounds The Gamble of our Lives, Fall/Halloween Historic Site, Massac County; hosted by Town Square Market, 5:30 p.m. Friday, Mississippian artifact disHaunted House of plays and information tables; Horrors: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday- Oct. 24, Longbranch Cafe & Bakery, 100 E. Jackson Saturday, through Nov. 1, Kincaid Mounds located 10 St., Carbondale; part of including Halloween Night, miles east of Brookport; the Sustainable Living Film Anna Arts Center, 125 W. www.kincaidmounds.com; Davie St., Anna; demons and Series; 618-529-5044 618-524-5025 Monsters Inc.: 6:30 p.m., ghouls rule abandon fire staTour PAST Heritage tion maze; $5/person or 5 for Friday, Oct. 24, Marion House: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Rotary Amphitheater; free; $20; 904-625-1109 Sunday, Oct. 26, 102 S. Main marionrotaryamphitheater. Chittyville School St., Jonesboro; free but donacom; 618-525-3060 Haunted House: Oct. tions welcome; also conduct Food Works documen24-26, 30-31 and Nov. 1, 401 research on local history or tary: Gaining Ground: The Chittyville Road, Herrin; $15 genealogy; Lincoln Museum Past, Present and Future of for Chittyville School or $10 Room features information the Southern Illinois Food for The Lair; combo ticket, on Lincoln-Douglas Debate System, 7:30 p.m. Friday, $20; 7 p.m.-midnight in 1858 in Jonesboro; 618Oct. 24, Liberty Theater, Haunted Barn: 7-11 p.m. 833-8745, 618-697-1870 or Murphysboro; $7.50; free every Friday and Saturday 618-833-3228 night through Nov. 1, Dickey’s locally-grown popcorn plus Historic tours : Of the sodas; eatsouthernillinois. haunted barn, off US 45, Harrison Bruce Village Fairs/Festivals org; dayna@eatsouthernilbetween Harrisburg and on the campus of John A. linois.org; 618-319-0542 Mardi Gras: FridayEldorado; watch for signs; Logan College, Carterville; Peter Pan: Movie and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, proceeds donated to Fowlerwith a Docent guide or self costume party featuring Pinckneyville; parade, 50/50 Bonan Foundation Clothes walking tour, 10 a.m. or the theme, Pirates and ticket sales, business trick or for Kids program and other 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28; five Princesses, 2 p.m. Sunday, treat, costume and pumpkin local community agencies; buildings focus on early Oct. 26, The Liberty contests, masquerade party, $7/$4 Williamson County history Theater, 1333 Walnut St., late night dances, pancake Haunted house: 8 p.m. Trail of Tears bus tour: breakfast, craft fair, flea Thursday-Friday, Oct. 30-31, Murphysboro; $2.50; children Leaves Golconda, 8 a.m. and parents are encouraged market, food court, car show, Potter’s House Christian Saturday, Nov. 1 and travels to dress up in costumes; win activities, music; 618-357Center, 118 E. Union St., tickets to Disney Junior Live! across Pope, Johnson and 3243; pinckneyville.com Marion; free, family-friendly Pirates and Princesses, Nov. Union County and then Pulaski Pecan Bonanza : 618-889-2242 9, SIU Arena; SIUSalukis.com returns to Golconda; 61810 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Spooktacular Carved 303-0801; $35 Makanda Movie Nite: Oct. 25, Pulaski County Pumpkin Contest: Plus The Shining, 8 p.m. Tuesday, General and Mrs. John Fairgrounds, Pulaski; games, Great Pumpkin Race, Oct. 28, downtown pavilion, A. Logan’s Grand Ball : pageant, parade, contests, Saturday, Nov. 1, near the Makanda; bring a chair; 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. bingo, food and cookbooks; Mill Street Underpass, www.facebook.com/makan8, Knights of Columbus Hall, 618-342-6700; 618-306Carbondale; registration for damovienite; Twilight Zone 606 Plum St., Murphysboro; 2608 or go to Pulaski Pecan carved pumpkin contest, Civil War era music provided Bonanza on Facebook 1-2:30 p.m.; awards ceremo- episode, 7:45 p.m. by Banjovi; plus Civil War era Heritage Festival : 9 a.m. ny, 3 p.m.; register for Great History dancing; guests are welcome to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Pumpkin Race, 3 p.m. with to wear Civil War era clothing; 1 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. race starting at 4 p.m.; free; Herrin Massacre Tours: 9 a.m., noon, Sunday, Nov. 2, Southeastern sponsored by The Rotary $30; 618-684-3455 1, Neighborhood Co-op Grocery, Carbondale; proceeds from sales of the bowls will be donated to the Good Samaritan House of Carbondale; the hand-made bowls are crafted by students and faculty at SIU; bowls will be filled with soup from the Co-op Auction fundraiser: For Pets Are Worth Saving, 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Blue Sky Vineyards, 3150 S. Rocky Comfort Road, Makanda; PAWS is a not-forprofit animal welfare organization; auction items include pieces of artwork, jewelry, collectibles, celebrity memorabilia, pet supplies; music by Shawn Harmon; $30 in advance/$35 at the door includes a glass of wine or soft drink and assorted appetizers and desserts; PAWS PLACE is a no-kill adoption center; www.pawspaws.org; 618-833-DOGS
Illinois College, Harrisburg; more than 120 vendors; food; music by Wil Maring and Robert Bowlin, 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Harry Crisp Student Center; 618252-5400, ext. 3213; www. sic.edu
Club of Carbondale Breakfast group; 618-453-6181; gpetrowich@gmail.com; www. carbondalebreakfastrotary. org
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Halloween costume General and Mrs. John A. Logan’s Grand Ball is Nov. 8 and Joe Surdyk will guide available at the General MURPHYSBORO — and prop sale The eighth annual General attendees in Civil War era John A. Logan Museum, Saturday at SIU 1613 Edith St., Murphysand Mrs. John A. Logan’s dancing. Food, refresh ARBONDALE — The C SIU Department of Theater will host The Big Halloween Costume and Prop Sale from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, in McLeod Theater at SIU. The pre-Halloween sale includes costumes, clothing, set pieces and cool, unusual and interesting stuff perfect for a Halloween party, costume contest, haunted house, parade float or upcoming event. Also included will be clothing and props you can wear every day. The sale is presented by the SIU Department of Theater Costume and Scene shops. Sales are cash only. The sale will be in The McLeod Theater Lobby in the Communications Building on the southwest side of campus and the loading dock, which is at the rear of the building adjacent to the parking lot. For more information contact Caitlin Entwistle, costume shop manager at 618-453-7592 or Vincent Rhomberg, coordinator of marketing at 618-4537589.
Grand Ball will be from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Knights of Columbus Hall, 606 Plum St. Civil War era music will be provided by Banjovi,
ments and a cash bar will also be provided. Guests are welcome to wear Civil War era clothing, although it is not mandatory. Tickets are $30, and are
boro or by calling 618684-3455. Requests may also be sent by mail to P.O. Box 563, Murphysboro, IL 62966.
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Guests of the General and Mrs. Logan’s Grand Ball dance across the floor of the ballroom at the Murphysboro Event Center in 2012. THE SOUTHER FILE
MURPHYSBORO — A movie and costume party featuring the theme, “Pirates and Princesses,” will start at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, in the Liberty Theater, 1333 Walnut St. Children and parents are encouraged to dress in costumes. The extravaganza is hosted to promote the upcoming Disney Junior Live! Pirates and Princesses, which is set for Nov. 9 in SIU Arena. The event Oct. 26 will include the chance to win tickets to the Nov. 9
performance. There will also be a raffle with the winner receiving two gift baskets. Photographs will be taken on the magic carpet upon entering the theater, where attendees will watch the classic Disney movie “Peter Pan.” Drinks and snacks will also be available for purchase. Admission to the event is $2.50 per child. Tickets to the Disney Junior Live! Pirates and Princesses show start at $20 and can be purchased at SIUSalukis.com.
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MOVIES ART WINERIES BOOKS COVER STORY THEATER THINGS TO DO Exhibits Visions of Southern Illinois Art Show and Competition : Anna Arts Center, 125 W. Davie St., Anna; what Southern Illinois means to artist; through Oct. 26; 618-614-4080 or email nancy_young63@ yahoo.com New Weavings : Richard Cox, Weaver’s Cottage, 1904 Bass Lane, Carbondale; through Oct. 26; hand-woven rugs, wall hangings and scarves; hours, 1-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday; 618-457-6823 Falling Leaves: Fall-themed works, Little Egypt Arts Centre, 601 Tower Square, Marion; through October; 618-998-8530; www.littleegyptarts. com;leas601@frontier.com Artist of the Month: Jewell Young, Little Egypt Arts Centre, 601 Tower Square, Marion; through October; 618998-8530 or www.littleegyptarts.com Anne Strawn: A Contemporary Collage of Geographic and Abstract Mysticism, on display through Oct. 31, Varsity Center for the Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale Plein Aire Partners: Two-woman show, Little Egypt Arts Centre, 601 Tower Square, Marion; paintings, fiber pieces and other original designs on display by Missy Carstens and Patty Morrison; through October; 618-998-8530 or www. littleegyptarts.com Joan Skiver-Levy: 24 paintings and collage, Corner Dance Hall, Whittington; through October; 618-303-5266 Brittany Elswick exhibit : Library of Arts, 6 S. Washington St., Du Quoin; title, Just Imagine; photos, paintings; through October My Life Line: Cecilia Meyer paintings, now on display, Marion Cultural & Civic Center, Tower Square; through October In the Perfect World of Me : Art exhibition by Bob Hageman and Linda Austin, anthill gallery & vintage curiosities, 102 N. Front St., Cobden; gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday and noon4 p.m. Sunday; through Nov. 2 John C. Havlik: Original graphic
designs incorporating literary quotes, The Yellow Moon Cafe’s Luna Gallery, 110 N. Front St., Cobden; through Nov. 2; anthillgallery.com; yellowmooncafe.com; 618-893-3100 Through the Years: Kaye Howell, CASA Art Gallery, north side of the Benton square; paintings, drawings and photography; additional works at the Buzz; through Nov. 3; 618-993-3766 Diary/84: By Charles A. Swedlund, Schmidt Art Center, Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville; exhibit by Swedlund of Cobden will be displayed through Nov. 6; 161 photos; 618-893-2591 Carolyn Hollabaugh: Watercolors of This & That, Longbranch Cafe & Bakery, 100 E. Jackson St., Carbondale; through Nov. 10; 618-529-4488 The Story of My Life: By Ira Diane Ireland, Harrisburg District Library; 27 acrylic paintings of wildlife and landscapes and structures; through Nov. 16 Happily Ever After Art Show : Art gallery, Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg; The Mary Jo Oldham Center for Child Study young artists show their work; through Nov. 17; fairy tale-themed artwork; hours, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. MondayFriday; www.sic.edu More Than Black and White: Exhibition of drawings by Najjar AbdulMusawwir and Mike Faris, Carbondale Civic Center Corridor Gallery, 200 S. Illinois Ave., Carbondale; hours, 8 a.m.5 p.m. Monday-Friday; through Nov. 21; gallery talk, 12:45-1:15 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8; in conjunction with Carbondale Community Arts University, a program exploring the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and it’s impact on alternative voices in arts and culture; 618457-5100; emailinfo@carbondalearts.org; online carbondalearts.org Vacation: Patty Morrison and Missy Carstens, Latta Java Coffee Shop, 415 N. Market St., Marion; 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday; showcases works from Scotland, Canada, Montana, California,
Missouri and Indiana; through Nov. 26 Sarah Capps: The Soul of Landscape and other Explorations, University Museum, SIU; dedicated to the memory of Brent Kington, who shaped the SIU metalsmith program; watercolors, jewelry and metalwork; through Dec. 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388 To the Moon and Back: Richard Jurek’s Apollo Lunar Artifacts, University Museum, SIU; exhibit consists of space memorabilia collection; through Dec. 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388 Faner Hall: Celebrating 40 Years of History, contemporary photographs by Dan Overturf, University Museum, SIU; through Spring 2015; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388 The Mileur Collection: The Roosevelts, University Museum, SIU; a local collection of presidential political memorabilia featuring Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt; through Dec. 1; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; www.museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388 Exquisite Treasures from the Museum’s Collection : University Museum, SIU; exhibit highlights some of the more than 70,000 items that are not on heavy rotation for exhibits; through December 2015; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdayFriday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday; www. museum.siu.edu or 618-453-5388
Receptions Kaiser-Amaral, Smith & Thomas: Closing reception, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Southern Illinois Art and Artisan Center, 14967 Gun Creek Trail, Whittington; three artisans working in different medias; highlighted are Murphysboro glass blowers Cameron Smith and Jan Thomas alongside Evanston painter Sarah KaiserAmaral; 618-629-2220
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‘John Wick’ is a hitman out for revenge John Wick **½
Rated R for strong and bloody violence throughout, language and brief drug use; starring Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Bridget Moynahan, Willem Dafoe, Adrianne Palicki,Lance Reddick, David Patrick Kelly; directed by Chad Stahelski; opening Friday at AMC Carbondale 8 and AMC Illinois 8 in Marion. ROGER MOORE TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
A single uniformed cop shows up in the hitman-out-forrevenge thriller “John Wick.” He sees blood on the title character’s face and hands. “Evening John,” he says, all friendly even though there have been “some noise complaints.” Then he leans over to see inside the man’s Architectural Digest homeand spies a body. “You, uh, working again?” A non-denial denial. “I’ll uh, leave you to it then.” That’s the world screenwriter Derek Kolstad and director Chad Stahelski have created. There’s a fraternity (and sorority) of hitmen and women. They all stay at the swank Continental Hotel when visiting Manhattan. The silky and discreet concierge (Lance Reddick, perfect) knows them by name and anticipates their every need. The owner (Ian McShane, spot-on) keeps them up to code. And everybody who sees John Wick wants to “leave you to it, then.” The hitwoman (Adrianne Palicki) and men pay for everything with single gold coins — contracts, the services of a mob surgeon or the “cleaner” crew which hauls away the bodies and wipes up the blood. And there’s a lot of it. Because John Wick is another one of those guys with “particular skills” the movies seem overrun with these days. Keanu Reeves is Wick, whom we meet — bloodied — as he crashes an SUV into a loading
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Keanu Reeves as John Wick in a scene from the film ‘John Wick.’
dock. A five minute, almost dialogue-free flashback shows us the love of his life (Bridget Moynahan) and her untimely death. Condolences come from the only colleague (Willem Dafoe) to show up at her funeral. Everybody knows John Wick. As in a Western, a bloody-minded young punk (Alfie Allen) messes with the “retired” man of violence. As in a Western, the punk crosses the link when he “shuts up” Wick’s puppy. And anybody who ever saw a John Wayne movie knows what happens when you mess with a man’s dog. Mayhem ensues, which is fitting because one of the
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supporting players is Dean Winters, a certain insurance company’s “Mr. Mayhem,” cast here as the sidekick to an alarmingly good, wonderfully expressive villain. Michael Nyqvist of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” has his best Hollywood role, as Viggo, the Russian mobster who son just crossed the wrong exemployee. “I once saw him kill EIGHT men in a bar...with only a PENCIL!” “Babay,” Viggo calls Wick. Not just “The Bogeyman,” but “the guy you call to KILL the bogeyman.” What ensues is pure, unadulterated slaughter, delivered
in a style similar to Luc “The Transporter” Besson’s action films, with a touch of John “The Killer” Woo. Reeves is a bit rough in a few moments where he has to make a speech, but convincingly enraged in others. And fight choreographer Jonathan Eusebio makes great use of him in action. Watch how Reeves holds a gun — two hands, head-high, elbows bent. Notice how he flicks through every clip-change, how he finishes off a mobster with a cursory head-shot. The fights grow bloodier and more personal as the vengeance is dealt. As fodder for fiction, this is strictly C-movie material. But Reeves animates the action and
the filmmakers surround him with wonderful co-stars; the quietly menacing McShane, the chop shop operator (John Leguizamo), the dapper “cleaner” (David Patrick Kelly of “The Warriors”) and the spitting, hissing Nyqvist. Listen to the way the Swede sputters about having his treasure hoard trashed. “Peee-RICE-LESS!” Swedes playing Russians make the best bad guys. Everybody knows that, just as surely as everybody in this world knows John Wick and the slaughter that’s coming. Because everybody knows that you don’t mess with a hitman’s dog.