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Ayoka Lucas prepares for Fashion Week in her offices at Charleston Magazine.

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Relapse Art Show I am so proud of Ayoka Lucas and KJ Kearney. They are the leaders of the fashion world here in Charleston, even though — from the outside — their brand of “fashion” seems completely different. Charleston Fashion Week is the brainchild of Lucas. CFW has gotten bigger and bigger each year. I’m amazed at how much goes into it. Even though it’s a six-day event, I’m sure Lucas plans it throughout the whole year. You can tell, too. It’s truly spectacular.

And Kearney is one of the most passionate people in the Lowcountry. His H1gher blog is recognized throughout the country for putting energy toward streetwear and hip-hop fashion. Just like CFW, I think his Big Mix event will grow in size and scope as the years pass on. You heard it here first.

Cool vs. Cruel Fashion Design Competition

6 P.M. FRIDAY // THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHARLESTON, 24 N. MARKET ST. To kick off Charleston Fashion Week, The Art Institute of Charleston hosts the Cool vs. Cruel Fashion Design Competition, featuring this year’s 17 finalists from the Humane Society of the United States. The opening reception is 6 p.m. Friday at The Art Institute, 24 N. Market St. Featured are the creations of local students Monique Araujo and Regis Byrd, the secondplace local winner. The reception is free.

The competition challenged Art Institutes students to interpret and replace the animal fur on runway looks by Zac Posen, Giorgio Armani, Burberry Prorsum or Thakoon.

8 P.M. SATURDAY // YO BURRITTO, 77 WENTWORTH ST. The “Relapse” art show will feature art by Matt Schrock and music by Rocky Horror and Jason Slade. Drink specials are $3 well liquor and Fireball shots and $2 PBR.

Charleston Record Expo 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. MARCH 26 // MONSTER MUSIC & MOVIES, WEST ASHLEY SHOPPES, 946 ORLEANS ROAD We at Monster Music & Movies’ Charleston Record Expo,will feature vendors from all over the Southeast with tables, selling LP’s and 45’s from all musical genres. CDs, DVDs, music memorabilia, imports and rarities, and other collectables will also be available.

This event is free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be available for sale.

Biz Markie: Fashion Week after party

9 P.M. MARCH 24 //THE MUSIC FARM Hip-hop legend Biz Markie will perfom a DJ set at The Music Farm, 32 Ann. St. The show is an official after party of Charleston Fashion Week. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 the day of the show. It is presented by Night Vizzion Entertainment.

Building arts festival features lectures, entertainment, food

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Did you know that Charleston is the only place in the country where artisans are educated and trained in the traditional building arts?

The American College of the Building Arts specializes in fostering craftsmanship in the historic traditions of carpentry, plaster, architectural stone, forged architectural ironwork, preservation masonry, and timber framing.

Since Charleston is so rich with architectural history, it is fitting that a school of this type and caliber is here.

Think of all the old plaster moldings, the forged iron-

work, and more that make Charleston the beautiful place that it is.

Without artisans specifically trained in this type of work, how would residents make repairs or reproductions of these works that make our city so special?

It is for these reasons and more that it is important to support the American College of the Building Arts and their students.

This weekend offers up a perfect way to do just that with the annual Masters of the Building Arts Festival from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the main campus, the Old City Jail at 21 Magazine St. The free festival is an event for the entire family. There

will be campus tours, lectures, food and entertainment.

The school is bringing in expert artisans to do demonstrations of dif ferent techniques, including European woodcarving, granite sculpting, blacksmithing and architectural ironwork, decorative gilding, faux painting, restoration carpentry and joinery.

There will be several lectures taking place. From noon to 1 p.m., Sidney Wagner of Eclectic Interior Design Group will explain how to incorporate ironwork and stone carvings into home design.

Check the site, www.buildingartscollege.us, or call 5775245 for other lecture speakers and times.

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Can you ‘Catch the Leprechaun’ tonight? the show must go on. With Batten’s blessing, he decided to resurrect it with some major changes.

Namely, the race settled on a regular date, the Thursday evening before St. Patrick’s Day (it’s just a coincidence this year). Schrecker says that’s because the race appeals to a younger crowd aces and walks are and is ideal for an early start often paired nicely to the weekend. with holidays. And St. Also, the race is now held Patrick’s Day is among the at a more central and scenic best matches. location, the Mount Pleasant Locally, the St. Paddy’sMemorial Waterfront Park. themed Catch the LepreSchrecker and co-race dichaun race is in its seventh rector Mike McKenna, the year, though only after benew president of the runing reincarnated and overning club, have added some hauled last year from the layers of fun to the event, original race. which encourages particiThe concept for the race, pants to wear Irish-themed which still includes an real outfits or at least green runlife leprechaun (aka Eric ning attire.

Ruckel) who runners have Today’s event, which to catch to get a prize, a “pot starts at 6:30 p.m. at the ‘o’ gold” awards for the top park, includes a bagpiper to male and female finishers, lead runners and walkers to and of course, beer, was the starting line and a postdeveloped by former busirace party with live music ness partners Irv Batten and arranged by Awendaw Mike Aiken with the first Green. race held in March 2003 in This year’s line-up inMount Pleasant’s Park West cludes Na Fidleiri, A Fragile subdivision.

Tomorrow with Danielle After Batten and Aiken Howle and The Charles Daparted ways at On the Run vid Band.

(Batten still owns and opAs of Monday, 510 people erates the running store) had registered for the race about four years later, Batten (guys, it’s a 2-to-1 females) decided not to hold the race and forecasts call for sunny, in 2009. dry and warm conditions.

Larry Schrecker, thenThe cost to enter is $30. president of the Charleston All proceeds from the race Running Club and a good will help support Pattison’s friend of Batten’s, thought Academy for Comprehen-

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The green theme continues

the hue of the event always tended to be green.

For 13 years, the Bishop England High School, a Catholic high school with school colors of green and white, has used the race to raise money for its track and cross country programs.

This year’s event will be at 9 a.m. Saturday. The cost is $25-$30. Fun races for children will be held at the conclusion of the 5K.

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The parks include Ravenel Caw Caw Interpretive Center, North Charleston Wannamaker, Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands and James Island County Parks, Kiawah Beachwalker Park, Folly Beach and Isle of Palms County Parks, as well as the Folly Beach Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier, where fishing is also free for the day.

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morial Waterfront Park Pier will offer complimentary fishing Sunday, but parking fees still apply.

The commission will offer free activities between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday at each park, including educational strolls at beach parks, a dog clinic at Isle of Palms County Park, a high ropes course or a paddling sampler course at James Island County Park Check www.ccprc.com for details.

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On the road to Savannah

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boro in 1967.

“The feeling of coming home is one of the fringe benefits for me, being a nait. tive. The people, hospitality, I’m making plans to catch food, etc. are just a few of some of it week after next, things that could have easily including March 30, when been taken for granted when Prince comes to town. one grows up in such an In case you’ve been under environment. It’s the way of a rock or something lately, the people here. you know that Prince, argu“I’ve been in New York ably the greatest pop enterinstrumentalist and singer tainer of the last generation, known mostly for his trom- City for a while now, and coming home every year the one-and-only, the artist bone playing. reminds me of the ‘good life’ formerly known as a symMorgenstern digs his virbol, will perform in North tuosity, his grounding of his that I had grown up with Charleston as part of his art in the jazz tradition, his and so proudly continue to associate my existence current tour. versatility and his unique with!”

I’m a huge fan and I’ve voice. He compared him to I think Rob Gibson, gennever seen him live. But Louis Armstrong in his aperal manager and artistic I’ve decided that the wide proach to the music. array of musical offerings, Gordon is one of he head- director of SMF, shows his wisdom and good sense by especially jazz, in Savannah liners at SMF this year, a from March 24 to April 9 is role he’s enjoyed many times returning Gordon to the festival. more attractive and will be before.

For me, Gordon’s approach more rewarding.

I caught up with “Pine to his art symbolizes the Those of you who have Cone,” as Gordon’s known festival in general, at least been reading this column to his friends, and asked as I’ve come to know it as for a while know that I think him his thoughts on SMF. I’ve checked it out these last SMF is one of the best music “I would rate the Savanfestivals in the country, cer- nah Music Festival amongst many years.

Here’s what he said of his tainly in the Southeast. Just the top five festivals around craft: like Savannah is one of the the world,” he said. “It has “My music is music for the most beautiful cities in the a diversity in presentation sake of upliftment. (Is that world. that is only matched by the A few years ago, I asked festivals that have the great- a word? It is now.) I want people to feel uplifted and Dan Morgenstern, the dean est attendance in that it of jazz historians and an ad- provides performances that better when they leave my viser to the Charleston Jazz speak to the diversity in ev- performance and I want for us to do it together. Whether ery individual.

Initiative, who he thought “One could hear bluegrass it’s jazz, gospel, funk, claswas the best jazz musician sical, etc. I want you to be in the same day as a jazz in the world at the time. a better person for having concert or jam session or a That’s a tough, probably heard it through our experiunfair, question, but if any- student big band competience together.” tion while hanging out in body could handle it, MorGibson, an Atlanta native, genstern could. He has seen, a great city with a diverse array of activities to attend. has been guiding the festival heard and covered all the major jazz innovators from The local flavor is really in- for nine years now. He is particularly proud of some ternational.” the swing era until now. of its programs this year.

Gordon is at home in SaWithout any hesitation or “We are celebrating the equivocation, he declaimed vannah. He’s a true son of late 19th-century violinGeorgia, born in WaynesWycliffe Gordon, a multimust really like the Savannah Music Festival.

I mean really, really like

Wycliffe Gordon is a mainstay at the Savannah Music Festival. ist and composer Joseph Joachim and his close musical relationships with Brahms, Bruch, Schumann and Dvorak in several programs curated by SMF Associate Artistic Director Daniel Hope.

“We took advantage of having the Bela Fleck-Edgar Meyer-Zakir Hussain trio in town by getting them to participate in other concerts: Edgar will premiere a newly commissioned work in recital; Bela Fleck will team up with Marcus Roberts and debut a specially conceived project; Zakir will be part of a program called Masters of Indian Music and Dance where he’ll play with sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan on a program with dance master Vijayalakshmi.

“We’re premiering a new music theater piece featuring Tony Award-winning actor John Rubinstein (son of Arthur Rubinstein) created by composer Marc Neikrug (artistic director of the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival), which is a comedic presentation on the precarious nature of human existence.”

Obviously, Gibson likes combining musical people, concepts and styles in his

festival.

He’s also put Gordon with fellow trombonists Ron Westray, a Columbia native, and the great Slide Hampton for a performance of Duke Ellington’s “Mood Indigo” as arranged by Gordon.

But wait, there’s more.

“We’ve actually increased the amount of classical music in our festival by adding a new 11 a.m., series” Gibson said. “Beethoven remains a focal point and we’re featuring his complete cycle of cello sonatas and violin sonatas.

“We continue to create special double bills throughout the festival. The Flatlanders and Junior Brown share a bill on opening weekend, as do blues guitar slingers Lucky Peterson, Michael Burks and Sherman Robertson,” Gibson says.

R&B is under the spotlight when New Orleans master Allen Toussaint brings his band on the same program with the British blue-eyed soul singer James Hunter.

A Cuban dance party features old and new world Cuba with Los Munequitos de Matanzas and timba specialists Tiempo Libre.

American musical master Tim O’Brien fronts an all-

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star band on a double bill with the Infamous Stringdusters, while blues harp giants James Cotton and Jerry Portnoy combine their talents on closing night, he adds.

I’m sure Gordon would agree, if some or all of this doesn’t uplift you, you need to see your doctor. Something’s wrong.

Gibson is closer to his vision for SMF. “We continue to grow the festival each year without sacrificing artistic integrity, while still reaching thousands of young people with free programs.

“We can never lose sight of training the next generation of fans, patrons and scholars. I’ve always believed it takes a minimum of 10 years to build something special, so we’re getting there.”

For tickets, schedules and other information on SMF call 912-234-3378, e-mail info@savannahmusicfestival.org or visit www.savannahmusicfestival.org.

Jack McCray, author of “Charleston Jazz” and founding board member of Jazz Artists of Charleston, can be reached at jackjmccray@aol. com.

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Spring into a bevy of cheap and free events

spring weather, check out ArtFest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1600 Palmetto Grande Dr. Now in its 15th year, Spring fling ArtFest includes juried art exhibits, street performers, On Saturday, head out to local dance troupes and live Freshfields Village to celmusic on two stages. ebrate spring at the Spring Towne Centre businesses Kickoff Festival. Admission is free, and the event will of- such as Barnes & Noble and fer something for just about Hairy Winston will offer various activities, as will everyone. the Children’s Craft Village.

Kids can enjoy activities such as face-painting, a rep- Even pets can get in on the tile show and a rock-climb- fun during the Lucky Dog Fashion Show. ing wall, while the adults Admission to the festival is might want to check out free. Mount Pleasant Towne kayaking, fishing and padCentre is at 1600 Palmetto dleboard demonstrations.

Grande Dr. Also on hand will be loFor more information, cal boat dealers, including call 884-8517 or visit www.

Hanckel Marine and Sea Ray of Charleston, who will townofmountpleasant.com. show off their newest modArtist lock in els.

The Chris Crosby Group One group of people who will perform on the Village won’t be spending much Green as the day unfolds, time in the sun this weekend and food and drinks will be are the artists involved in available for sale.

Eye Level Art’s Artist Lock Freshfields Village is at In II. the crossroads of Kiawah, At 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Eye Seabrook and Johns islands. Level Art, invites the public Visit www.freshfieldsvilto view the results of locking lage.com.

25 artists in the gallery for 24 hours.

Arts & crafts Each artist is required to If you want to spend the produce between 10 and 50 day among local artists and pieces of art. These creations musicians and still enjoy the will be displayed during

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Saturday’s gallery show and will be available for sale at prices between $10 and $500.

The show is free, and in case you can’t make it Saturday, the art will hang for three weeks.

Eye Level Art is at 103 Spring Street in downtown Charleston. Visit www.eyelevelart.com.

Parks & recreation

On Sunday, visit some of the Lowcountry’s beautiful county parks without paying a dime.

Charleston County Parks is holding a Customer Appreciation Day and offering free admission to all the county parks as well as free parking at Kiawah Beachwalker, Folly Beach and Isle of Palms county parks.

Guests also can enjoy free fishing at Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Mount Pleasant Pier.

In addition, a variety of programs will be offered at no cost at various parks from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For a schedule of events, visit www.ccprc.com or call 795-4386.

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ow that we have an extra hour of daylight, we have extra time to spend outdoors.

This weekend brings some choice opportunities to enjoy beautiful spring weather and fun activities.

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Artwork from the artist lock in will be for sale 8-11 p.m. Saturday at Eye Level Art, 103 Spring St.

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The ugly side of politics in ‘Farragut North’

working on Howard Dean’s 2004 campaign for the Democratic Party’s presiouth Carolina is no dential nomination. A good stranger to political political thriller builds scandal. Politics alsuspense and anticipation, ways has been rife with but Willimon’s script falls backroom deals and quid victim to predictability and pro quo. moves along steadily as you For even the most idealis- would expect for a behindtic, the desire for power can the-scenes story of political lead people to do things they scandal. never thought they would.

In the style of playwrights The Village Playhouse’s pro- David Mamet and Neil LaBduction of Beau Willimon’s ute, Willimon attempts to “Farragut North,” running portray the harsh reality of through March 26, illuspolitical campaigns through K. CHANEY trates the machinations the repeated use of obsceniSam Jackel and Emily Giant star in the political behind political campaigns ties: Politics is ugly, and so drama “Farragut North” at the Village Playhouse. and how easily ambition and is the language. Yeah, we get double dealing can derail a that, but his characters come successful career. across as inarticulate hacks full character development. litical reporter.

Set in Des Moines, Iowa, with limited vocabularies, just before the Iowa cauAt 25, Stephen Bellamy Willimon’s plot is plausible which is inconsistent with cuses, Willimon based his (Samuel Jackel) is a superand gripping at times, but the characters’ professions story on his experiences star press secretary working the script lacks insight and e.g. press secretary and poBY DUFFY LEWIS

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achieves that intensity when he explains to Stephen the importance of loyalty. Dave Reinwald is grounded as Tom Duffy, the campaign manager for the rival opponent.

The luxurious, neo-classical set with a red velvet banquette and wooden tables is used throughout the production, which is confusing when the scene changes from an upscale bar to a dumpy bar and then later to the airport.

“Farragut North” is a morality play in the classical Greek style, confirming that character is fate. Political junkies will be disappointed that Willimon offers little enlightenment into politics.

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for the leading candidate in a presidential primary.

Paul Zara (Josh Wilhoit), the campaign manager, is his seasoned boss. Stephen’s commitment to the campaign is unwavering, but one seemingly small decision casts his career and his moral compass into no-man’s land. Adding to the mix is an attractive, young intern, Molly (Emily Giant) and an ambitious political reporter, Trish O’Shaughnessy (Lindsey Lamb).

Keely Enright’s direction avoids melodrama in the dramatic tale of greed, sex and backstabbing manipulation, but the cast is too often underdramatic and speeds through the lines, lacking the complexity and intensity that is waiting to be released in the characters. Wilhoit

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Elise Testone feels the funk if you go

WHAT: James Brown Dance Party.

WHERE: The Pour House, 1977 Maybank Highway.

WHEN: 9 p.m. today.

TICKETS: $10.

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Elise Testone’s James Brown Dance Party is tonight at The Pour House.

House on James Island.

Backing Testone is an impressive group of local musicians, including guitarhen one thinks ists Lee Barbour and Adam of a James Brown Falen, bassist Ben Wells, cover band, one wouldn’t normally think of drummer Stuart White and a female singing the late soul backup singers Rachel Kate Gillon and Vikki Matsis. legend’s lyrics.

Because it would be a After all, it was Brown crime to perform James who sang “This is a Man’s Brown’s music without a World.” horn section, Testone has Local artist Elise Testone would likely want to remind enlisted saxophonists Dan O’Reilly and Simon Hardyou, though, that the next line in that Brown classic is ing, trumpeter Steve Berry “But it wouldn’t be nothing, and trombonist Jeremy Carter. nothing, without a woman According to Testone, the or a girl.” show will feature mainly the Since moving to Charlesmusic of James Brown, but ton from Myrtle Beach about five years ago, Testone the band also plans to play some original material, and has staged several perfora few covers from another mances with her former giant in the world of soul band, Emotive, that paid music: Tower of Power. tribute to the Godfather of Testone was drawn to muSoul.

The most recent show, this sic early on in life, taking singing lessons as a child past December, attracted before moving to playing about 400 people.

Now a solo artist, Testone drums and clarinet.

She started playing gigs plans to perform Brown’s in coffee shops while still music tonight at the Pour

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in high school, and studied music at Coastal Carolina University.

During her senior year, Testone successfully completed her senior recital, which covered classical, theater, French, Italian and German music.

She also produced a concert that featured various cover songs in multiple genres, and which incorporated a 12-piece youth orchestra, backup singers, dancers and a band.

Testone counts Tori Amos as one of her biggest influences because “she takes risks constantly with her music, has great vocal control, and she is strong and independent.”

She also lists Sam Cook, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Lauryn Hill among her many influences.

Obviously, James Brown can be added to that list, and tonight, Lowcountry music fans will have a chance to see a heartfelt tribute to the legendary singer.

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genre.

There are talks of The Royal Tinfoil recording a short release at Charleston ike many other bands MEMBERS: Lily Slay (vocals/guitar/cello/kazoo/tamSound before the summer in the modern technobourine), Mackie Boles (guitar/vocals/tambourine), Brad tour. Information will be logical era, founding Edwardson (upright bass), Tim Edgar (ukulele). posted on their Myspace members of The Royal TinORIGINALLY FROM: Charleston. page as it develops. Informafoil, multi-instrumentalists WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/theroyaltinfoil. tion about upcoming local Lily Slay and Mackie Boles SEE THEM NEXT: 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sunday at Jimbo’s performances will be posted met each other online after Rock Lounge, 1662 Savannah Highway, with The Calamon the site as well. a lengthy search for finding ity Cubes and burlesque by Menage a Trois. Admission Slay said that the band’s fellow musicians. is $5 at the door. mission statement is about “We ended up finding a maintaining an air of prowhole bunch of creepy peofessionalism while filling ple on there, and when we the momentum of the band we’ll go to Europe in 2012,” the role of the starving artmet each other, we decided ist. As a self-proclaimed that we weren’t too creepy to moving forward. There is a Slay said.

The Royal Tinfoil has a live drinking band that started tour scheduled for summer play together,” Slay said.

The founding members of that will start in the South- album that was recorded at playing family gigs two The Royal Tinfoil have been east and extend throughout Kudu Coffee downtown that years ago, this attitude only can be accessed through the Midwest. seems fitting. touring and playing the “I’d like to tour at least half their myspace page (www.

“The idea of The Royal Lowcountry music circuit myspace.com/theroyaltinof the country two more Tinfoil is being fancy and for more than two years as foil). The lo-fi recordings times (in 2011), and hopepoor simultaneously,” Slay the only two steady memfully, if it’s not a pipe dream, capture the band’s nostalgic said. bers of the band.

On tour, their shows are played as a two-piece or supplemented by guest musicians.

Charleston shows have a more consistent line-up for the band, which features Brad Edwardson on upright bass and Tim Edgar on ukulele.

The band’s musical styling is of a vintage nature, recalling imagery from 19th- and 20th-century America and keeping a nostalgic feel with throw-back riffs and a combination of several different renegade music genres.

“We call our genre, ‘drunken gypsy sex,’ ” Slay said. “We’ve got a sound that’s very folk-Americana with a punk-rock attitude and blues-driven guitar.

We’ve got a rotating line-up.

Mackie and I are The Royal Tinfoil and we play with whoever we want. “ Over the past year, Boles and Slay have taken the act on different tours of the Southeast.

On their last run of road shows, the band made it as far north as Milwaukee, where they said they were very well-received.

Slay wants to continue to tour the country over the R60-479883 next year in order to keep

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Slay and Boles: L Music royalty

Special to The Post and Courier

PROVIDED BY LILY SLAY

Hear the Royal Tinfoil’s has a live album on the band’s myspace page: www.myspace.com/ theroyaltinfoil.

more info

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Sarah Lee and Johnny target your heart Robinson of the Black Crowes, and then they ran into each other again in Southern California, where both hances are that while you’re Irion and Guthrie had gone to live. reading this it’s cold in the Johnny had gone to Los Angeles Berkshires of Massachu(from his home in Columbia) to setts. More than likely, a fire in the join a band called Freight Train fireplace and a warm bowl of soup after his stint with Dillon Fence, a for lunch would be welcome, even band that toured with the Crowes. as winter seems to drag on and Sarah Lee was working in a record keep spring at bay. shop, and when the two connected This is where musician husband- through music. and-wife team Sarah Lee Guthrie “Our relationship is intertwined and Johnny Irion live, only a few with the music business,” Irion miles from the home of Sarah’s says. “The reality is that we tried father, Arlo Guthrie. They have to keep it separate, but it’s not. We an organ in the basement that do it all.”

Sarah played on as a child, and it’s Ten years and multiple albums at their home that they raise their later, they’re taking their countrytwo girls. folk-rock sound in a new direcTheir story is one of music fantion, thanks in part to Vetiver’s tasy. They first met briefly in Andy Cabic, who co-produced Raleigh via a mutual friend, Chris their recent release, “Bright Ex-

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amples.” Thanks also go to the band itself, which provided the instrumental accompaniment as well as special guest artists including Gary Louris (vocals), Mark Olson (The Jayhawks, vocals), Otto Houser (Vetiver, drums), Neal Casal (guitar), Kevin Barker and Charlie Rose (pedal steel, flat picking guitars), and Rad Lorkovic (piano).

“When you make records, there’s something else that takes over. It’s bigger than you, and if you kind of let it go, you make this piece of art,” Guthrie explains. “For ‘Bright Examples,’ we made this magic for 11 or 12 days. We made it with heart.

If you think too much (when you’re recording), it’s not good.”

“Target on Your Heart” is one of the most memorable tracks on the new album, but when Guthrie first

heard the composition her husband penned and played, she was not a fan.

“It really took me a while to come around to the song,” she says. “I guess the inspiration is too close.”

Neither Irion or Guthrie will divulge any more details concerning the song, but the fact that many songs have inspiration in past situations help the tunes resonate with fans. The songwriting on “Bright Examples” reflects many of the couple’s experiences and emotions over the past five years, and the production is crisp and imaginative and captures the sound of being recorded live with a full ensemble.

For their performance Wednesday evening in Charleston, the duo will open for Vetiver, but the band will join them on stage during

NEAL CASAL

Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion.

If you go WHAT: Vetiver with Sarah Lee and Johnny.

WHEN: 9 p.m. March 23.

WHERE: The Village Tavern, 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant.

TICKETS: TBA. Call 388-7008 or visit www.charlestonvillagetavern.com.

MORE INFO: www.sarahleeandjohnny.com.

their set, Guthrie says. It is a collaboration that works for the duo, but unlike the Guthrie Family Band (a former collaboration), this collaboration isn’t about where they’ve been, but where they are going.

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Sunny Ledfurd is a man of persistence. When every label he contacted throughout the early part of the 2000s turned him down, he created his own label. When he had trouble finding a good studio close to his home, he built his own. When the suits told him to tone down his lyrical content, he made it more graphic.

From the beginning, the North Carolina-based singer and songwriter was dead set on being completely honest with himself as well as his audience. Musically, Ledfurd’s style is a broad collection of music styles that have influenced the songwriter over the years and range from country to hard rock to hip-hop.

Ledfurd says that his songs are “about 90 percent autobiographical” and focus on the underbelly of Southern living and culture. Songs like “Red Bull and Vodka,” “I Don’t Remember Last Night” and “Adderall (Powder in a Pill)” give a pretty

Mark Knight with Matt Abts, Mark Tremalgia and Paul Ill Friday at the Pour House

tion of Knight, Matt Abts, Mark Tremalgia and Paul Ill. Here’s the backstory.

Mark Knight first rose to prominence as the guitarist for the funk/metal band Bang Tango in the late-’80s through the mid-’90s before going on to form the band Gravy with fellow former Bang Tango guitarist Mark Tremalgia.

Matt Abts is the Grammynominated and two-time Drummie Award-winning drummer of Gov’t Mule, while Paul Ill is an esteemed session bassist whose talents have been sought out by the likes of Mick Taylor and Linda Perry.

Together, they will perform at the Pour House, 1977 Maybank Hwy., Friday with special guest Weigh Station. Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 the day of the show and are available at www.etix.com or at the door. Doors open at 8 p.m. while the show is set to begin at 9 p.m. Visit www. charlestonpourhouse.com or call 571-4343.

Supergroups are always an exciting thing to catch.

Having a band made up entirely of great individual musicians sounds like a nobrainer, but oftentimes the whole thing sinks before it can swim due to egos and Evelynn Rose creative differences. So, exFriday at Home Team periencing one that can acBBQ tually float is pretty special.

Such is the case with Mark Don’t be fooled by the Knight’s latest side-project name. Charlotte-based rock Bone Rail Tight, a collabora- outfit Evelynn Rose is not

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Catch Sunny Ledfurd Saturday at the Windjammer, 1007 Ocean Blvd. a sweet, old lady or a cheap box wine. No, this Southern rock quartet is much darker than those first impressions could assume.

The band melds several styles to create one that seems to drift from one comparison to another depending on the listener and the song itself. At times, Evelynn Rose sounds as soulful and as pained as Ray Lamontagne fronting a Skynyrd tribute band. Then, on a song

like “Everyone Knows”, the band combines dual guitar riffs, plenty of distortion and angry gang vocals to create a whiskey-fueled punk-a-billy sound that quickly thunders into metal-inspired guitar solos.

Throughout the band’s debut EP, one can smell the grease and exhaust of powerful, American steel roaring

into overdrive and taste the whiskey burning in the back of the metaphorical throat of good Southern rock ‘n’ roll.

Evelynn Rose will perform Friday at Fiery Ron’s Home Team BBQ, 1205 Ashley River Road., with 351 Cleveland. Tickets are $5 at the door. Show starts at 10 p.m.

Visit www.hometeambbq. com or call 225-7427.

1660 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston

(843) 766-7660

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Sunny Ledfurd Saturday at The Windjammer

accurate portrayal of the rural party scene that flows from small towns to the Atlantic coast where it pools in the Carolinas’ most famous party strip, Myrtle Beach.

Don’t worry, Ledfurd has a song titled “Myrtle Beach” that covers his adventures there as well. Sunny Ledfurd will perform Saturday at the Windjammer, 1007 Ocean Blvd., with Ziggy Pockets & the Oddball Allstars. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door or at www.thewindjammer.com. Doors open at 8 p.m., show starts at 9 p.m. Visit the Windjammer website or call 886-8596.

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Food

Whet your appetite.

Wednesdays in

Expect a wild show at The Tin Roof on Tuesday

Brandy “Bones” Anderson and Big John Bates.

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States, and eventually their sound transformed into a heavier version than its incarnation. Surprisingly, they ig John Bates is cookWHAT: Big John Bates are more popular in Europe ing up something Grindshow than anywhere else. fresh for his show at WHEN: 9 p.m. Tuesday “We play the Southeast the Tin Roof on Tuesday WHERE: Tin Roof, 1117 more than any other area, with what promises to be an Magnolia Road but the people of Spain, Italy energetic performance full HOW MUCH: TBA Finland, and most of Euof raw, stripped-down rock rope eat it up, “ said Bates. music. lesque-influenced Calamity “They are darker and sexier Big John always seems to over there. Parts of western Kate and Lincoln Electra, know how to get a crowd Canada attract our biggest which both carry fire tasgoing. With his trash-style fan base as well.” sels, grinders, switchblades blues and rockabilly/rock As for his show at the Tin and chainsaws. influences, his antics on Roof on Tuesday, Bates and “It’s aggression, it’s a stage will keep your eyes his band plan to go wireless hypnotized from beginning Western sound of dark on stage so their show can melancholy,” said Bates as to end. be of better quality. he described his music and “It’s a bit of a circus,” said He will even bring out cagBig John. “It’s a bit of metal, songwriting process. “I’m es for Lincoln and Calamity definitely inspired by Nick touched with rockabilly, to dance in, and Brandy Cave.”

Southern Gothic AmeriBates started his career as surely will be tossing around cana, but it’s definitely a a member of Annihilator in her upright bass to show her cool show.” strengths as a performer. the ’90s, and formed many Formally with the Voo“It’s an original show,” bands later, such as Bates doo Dollz, Big John Bates, said Bates. “There’s nothing Motel and Vodoo Dollz. originally from Vancover, quite like us out there right Canada, lives and travels on With Anderson, he created now.” a new sound of raw bass a boat. His new band, the Big John Bates is familiar Grindshow, has punk influ- power and with her unique to the Charleston area. He vocals. ences and features upright describes it as breathtaking, Bates discovered Jones bass player Brandy “Bones’ a place to sightsee, and has when she opened for him Anderson, who throws the good friends who live in the and decided having her in large instrument over her his band would make a great area. He usually stays three head during most shows. our four nights when not team. Aiming for a darker A circus, indeed. touring. “It really is a beautiThe band also features per- sound, the two of them set ful city, a great boat town,” on a tour through Europe, cussionist Orian Case and said Bates.

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Adele 21 (Columbia)

It seems that every time an artist makes waves with a new style or sound, there are always a few other artists who are doing nearly the same thing, only better.

Those other artists almost never get the recognition they deserve. Take Amy Winehouse for example. While Winehouse is a great singer, and her breakout album “Back to Black” did well a couple of years ago, there were other great British female vocalist that were doing Winehouse’s retro-sounding R&B style better.

Adele was probably the best example of that. Her album, “19,” ran rings around Winehouse, and apparently more than a few folks in the music business agreed, because in a rare case of the underdog getting the recognition, Adele scored a couple of Grammy Awards for that debut.

Now Adele is back with her sophomore effort, “21” (she titles her albums after her age when the songs were written), and it appears that two years has only served to enrich the singer’s talent.

The leadoff track, “Rolling in the Deep,” sounds like one of those classic ’60s R&B numbers that Shirley Bassey or Dusty Springfield might have belted out in that era.

The retro vibe, similar to the material on “19,” continues through great tracks such as “Rumour Has It,” “Set Fire to the Rain” and “One and Only.”

Other tracks, such as “Turning Tables” and “He Won’t Go,” have a more contemporary sound but are still enhanced by Adele’s lovely and powerful voice.

There’s even an interesting take on The Cure’s “Lovesong.” “21” only solidifies Adele’s place high in the ranks of today’s singer-songwriters.

KEY TRACKS: “Rolling in the Deep,” “Set Fire to the Rain,” “He Won’t Go.”

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G. Love FIXIN’ TO DIE (Brushfire)

If you are already a fan of G. Love’s music, then you have probably become comfortable with his laid-back, blues meets hip-hop sound. If that is the case, then prepare for a jolt on G. Love’s latest release, “Fixin’ to Die.” Produced by Scott and Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers, this album sounds more like a country or Americana album, and unlike just about anything G. Love has ever released.

The title track opener features a country stomp, while songs such as “The Road,” “Walk On” and “Pale Blue Eyes” continue the high lonely sounds of a truly country-flavored album. If you’re a diehard G. Love fan, don’t let this change of pace scare you off; G. Love has never sounded better.

Listening to his earlier work, we always knew he was capable of going this route, and while he could have played it safe and recorded another hip-hop blues album, thank goodness he decided to live a little dangerously.

One of the album’s best tracks is a rhythmic cover of Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” which I guarantee will stick in your head for days.

G. Love might go back to his original formula on his next album, but in the meantime don’t miss out on this countryfried gem.

KEY TRACKS: “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” “Fixin’ to Die,” “Walk On.”

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Billy Joel LIVE AT SHEA STADIUM (Sony)

There is a moment late in the DVD for Billy Joel’s “Live at Shea Stadium” where the singer invites Paul McCartney out to sing a song. In my opinion, it should have been McCartney, not Joel, playing the final show at that famous venue before its demolition. Then again, I’m not running a darn thing at Shea, and to the Mets management’s credit, they got Sir Paul to play the opening show at the new stadium.

Recorded in July 2008, this concert features Joel performing in front of a capacity crowd at Shea. The set includes a DVD of the performances, as well as two CDs of the music. While there are plenty of Joel classics performed here (“Allentown,” “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant,” “Piano Man”), Joel does reach back for some deeper cuts, including tunes such as “Summer, Highland Falls” and “Zanzibar.”

Besides McCartney’s appearance Joel also calls in favors from Garth Brooks, Tony Bennett and John Mayer. Bonus material on the DVD features appearances by Steven Tyler, John Mellencamp, and Roger Daltrey.

If you have ever seen Joel live, then you pretty much know what you’re getting here. I found myself getting annoyed at the quick cuts between cameras, which made me feel as if the video director suffered from attention deficit disorder, but for Joel fans who want to see him shutting down a classic concert venue, one could do worse.

KEY TRACKS: “The Ballad of Billy the Kid,” “Scenes From an Italian Restaurant,” “I Saw Her Standing There.”

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Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata THE HILLS ARE ALIVE (Canal)

I have to admit that when I heard about the concept of this CD, I was more than skeptical. Sure, there have been plenty of tribute albums and mash-ups over the years, but this just might be one of the more unusual.

The Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata (BRO) has re-imagined the songs from the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music.” But wait it gets better; these musicians have reinterpreted those well-known songs in a myriad of musical styles, including progressive rock, R&B, Americana and even Klezmer.

Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right?

Actually, it’s brilliant for the most part.

Opening to the prog-rock strains of Boston’s “Foreplay/Long Time,” which transitions into the musical’s title track, one sometimes barely notices when the modern music ends and “The Sound of Music” kicks in.

Case in point is “Do Re Mi/ABC,” which takes the song made famous by Julie Andrews and hands it off to what sounds like The Jackson 5.

Elsewhere “Edelweiss” becomes a bluegrass/Americana piece as it is melded with Ola Belle Reed’s “High on a Mountain,” “The Lonely Goatherd” sounds as if Led Zeppelin took a shot at it, and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” becomes a smooth R&B tracks that would make the likes of Mary J. Blige proud. Best of all, the whole project has the blessing of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Foundation, which is known for being very protective of its intellectual property.

While purists might cringe at the thought of this classic soundtrack being altered, BRO manages to breathe new life into these songs without making it too over the top.

KEY TRACKS: “Do Re Mi/ABC,” “Edelweiss on High,” “The Lonely Goatherd.”

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– By Devin Grant, Special to The Post and Courier

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downtown

82 QUEEN: 82 Queen St. 723-7591. Fri: Luke Mitchell, 9:30 p.m.

ALLUETTE’S JAZZ CAFE: 137 Calhoun St. 737-0090. Tonight-Sat: Oscar Rivers Trio, 9:30 p.m.; Mon-Fri: Calvin Taylor, 11:30 a.m.; Wed and Sun: Abe White.

AROMAS: 50 N. Market St. 723-9588.

Fri-Sat: Cotton Blue, 7-10 p.m.

BIG JOHN’S TAVERN: 251 East Bay St. 723-3483. Sat: Live Music (Classic Rock).

BLIND TIGER PUB: 38 Broad St. 577-0088. Tonight: Two Pipers from Ceol na Gael, 10 a.m.; Ceol na Gael Irish Pipe Band, 6-9 p.m.; Two People Playing Music, 9 p.m.-midnight; Fri: Whiskey and Ramblin’; Sat: Common Ground; Wed: Porkchop.

CHARLESTON GRILL: 224 King St. 577-4522. Tonight-Sat: Quentin Baxter Ensemble followed by Late Night Jazz, 8 p.m.; Sun: Bob Williams Duo, 7 p.m.; MonWed: Quentin Baxter Ensemble, 7 p.m.

CITY LIGHTS COFFEE SHOP: 141 Market St. 853-7067. Sat: Jesse Ledford; Wed: The Amazing Mittens, 6:30-8 p.m.

EAST BAY MEETING HOUSE: 159 East Bay St. 723-3446. Mon: Monday Night Poetry and Open Mic, 8 p.m.

FISH RESTAURANT: 442 King St. 7223474. Tonight: Elise Testone, 7 p.m.; Sat: DJ, 10 p.m.

HALLS CHOPHOUSE: 434 King St. 7270090. Tonight-Thurs: Live Music (Piano Jazz); Sun: Gospel Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

HIGH COTTON: 199 East Bay St. 7243815. Tonight: Leah Suarez Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Fri: James Slater Trio, 7-11 p.m.; Sat: Frank Duvall Trio, 7-11 p.m.; Sun: James Slater Duo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mary Edna Fraser and Roger Bellow, 6-10 p.m.; Mon: Margaret Coleman and Wayne Dawes, 6-10 p.m.; Tues: James Slater Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Wed: Anne Caldwell and Larry Ford Trio, 6-10 p.m.

KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 337 King St. 8055020. Wed: Trivia, 10 p.m.; Fri-Sat: Live Music.

MAD RIVER BAR AND GRILLE: 32 N. Market St. 723-0032. Mon: Live Music; Tues: Trivia.

MERCATO RESTAURANT: 102 N. Market St. 722-6393. Tonight: Ann Caldwell with LooseFitt, 6-10 p.m.; Fri: David Patterson Ensemble, 6 p.m.midnight; Sat: Lewis, Wiltrout and Gregory, 6 p.m.-midnight; Sun: Jordan Gravel Solo Jazz Keyboard, 6-9 p.m.; Mon: Leah Suarez Jazz Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Tues: The Frank Duvall Instrumental Jazz Trio, 6-10 p.m.; Wed: The Pulse Trio, 6-10 p.m.

MOLLY DARCY’S: 235 East Bay St. 7374085. Mon: Karaoke.

The deadline for Night Life items is Tuesday at noon the week before the event or concert takes place. Items should be e-mailed to clubs@postandcourier.com or added to our calendar at postandcourier.com. Items submitted after the deadline will not be printed. For more information, call 937-5582.

MUSIC FARM: 32 Ann St. 577-6989.

Fri: Jonathan Tyler and the Northern Lights, $6.98, 8 p.m.; Sat: Frontiers, $1012, 8 p.m.; Sun: Above the Noise Benefit Concert w/The Explorers Club, Luke Cunningham and Ryan Bailey and Cumberland Bell, $10-15, 6 p.m.

O’MALLEY’S: 549 King St. 805-5000.

Tonight: Long Miles, Fagan and Friends, Scottie Friar Band; Fri: DJ Tantrum w/FluSeason; Sat: DJ Divine; Wed: Wild Wednesdays hosted by 92.5 The Box. THE ROOFTOP AT VENDUE INN: 19 Vendue Range. 414-2341. Tonight and Sun: Green Levels; Fri: Old You; Sat: Magic Taxi.

SOUTHEND BREWERY AND SMOKEHOUSE: 161 East Bay St. 853-4677. Tonight: Salsa Night.

THE SWAMP FOX AT THE FRANCIS MARION HOTEL: 387 King St. 724-8888.

Fri-Sat: Pianist Bill Howland.

THE TATTOOED MOOSE: 1137 Morrison Drive. 277-2990. Tues: Lane Gregory, free, 9 p.m.

THOROUGHBRED CLUB AT CHARLESTON PLACE: 224 King St. 7224900. Tonight-Thurs: Live Music.

TOAST: 155 Meeting St. 534-0043. Tonight: Abe White; Sat: Live Piano, 6 p.m.

TOMMY CONDON’S: 160 Church St. 577-3818. Tonight-Sat: Steve Carroll and the Bograts; Wed, Sun: Fried Rainbow Trout.

WILD WING CAFE: 6 N. Market St. 722-9464. Tonight: Dave Landeo Band; Fri: Home Made Wine; Sat: Chris McCarty Band; Sun: Plane Jane; Mon: Rotie Acoustic; Tues: Team Trivia; Wed: The Diesel Brothers and The Acoustic Throwdown Competition.

east cooper ATLANTICVILLE RESTAURANT AND WINES: 2063 Middle St. 883-9452. Sun: Spanish and Flamenco Guitar w/Dori Chitayat, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

AWENDAW GREEN: 4853 Highway 17 N. 452-1642. Wed: Hick Child Soup, Stoll Vaughan, Preyhoven, Chelsea Lynn La Bate, free, 6-10 p.m.

BLUE’S HOUSE OF WINGS: 1039 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 881-1858. Fri: Live Music, 8-11 p.m.; Sat: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

BUDDY ROE’S SHRIMP SHACK: 1528 Ben Sawyer Blvd. 388-5270. Tonight: Jonathan Birchfield and Chris Clifton, 7 p.m.; Fri-Sat: Ronnie Johnson and Chris Clifton, 9:30 p.m.; Sun: Carroll Brown, 7:30 p.m.; Tues: Kevin Church, 8-11 p.m.; Wed: Writers’ Night, 7-10 p.m.

CUOCO PAZZO: 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 971-9034. Wed and Fri-Sat: Riccardo

sings Opera and Italian songs, 7 p.m.

DOG AND DUCK: 624-A Long Point Road. 881-3056. Sat: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

DUNLEAVY’S PUB: 2213 Middle St. 883-9646. Tonight: Walter McDonogh; Tue: Bob Sachs and the Maniacs.

HOME TEAM BBQ: 2209 Middle St. 883-3131. Fri: Donna Hopkins Band, $5, 10 p.m.; Sat: Bucktown Kickback, $5, 10 p.m.; Tues: Team Trivia, 8 p.m.

IACOFANO’S: 626 Coleman Blvd.

881-2313. Tonight: Dave Fuller, 7 p.m.; Fri: Creekside Crazies, 8 p.m.; Sat: Rohan Shirali, 8 p.m.; Wed: Keith Bruce, 6:309:30 p.m.

KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1119 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 881-8734. Tonight-Fri: Live Music; Tues: Theme Trivia, 9 p.m.; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m.

LOCALS BAR: 1150 Queensborough Blvd., Unit B. 388-5114. Mon: Keith Bruce, 6-9 p.m.

MORGAN CREEK GRILL: 80 41st Ave., IOP. 886-8980. Fri: Corinne Gooden, 6:3010:30 p.m.; Sat: Blue Plantation, 4-8 p.m.; Rene Russell and Gary Hewitt, 8-11 p.m.

PLEASANT CITY DELI AND TAVERN: 1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 856-0041.

Tonight: DJ Jim Bowers, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Fri: Jamison.

RED DRUM GASTROPUB: 803 Coleman Blvd. 849-0313. Tonight: Bill Johnson; Wed: Live Music.

SEEL’S ON SULLIVAN’S: 2213 Middle St. 883-5030. Fri-Sat: DJ C-Nile, 10 p.m.; Wed: The Bushels, 7 p.m.

TWIN RIVER LANES: 613 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 884-7735. Wed: Mike the Knight Karaoke.

VILLAGE TAVERN: 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Tonight: Bogan Mask and The Hungry Monks, 8 p.m.; Sat: Lane Gregory, 9 p.m.

WILD WING CAFE: 664 Coleman Blvd.

971-9464. Tonight: St. Patty’s Party; Fri: Permanent Vacation; Sat: The Design; Tues: Team Trivia; Wed: Fowlers Mustache w/Scars on 45.

THE WINDJAMMER: 1008 Ocean Blvd., IOP. 886-8596. Fri: Simplified, $8, 9 p.m.; Sat: Sunny Ledfurd w/Ziggy Pockets and The Oddball Allstars, $8, 9 p.m.

james island

CHARLIE’S GRILL: 1409 Folly Road.

406-0888. Tues: Trivia, 8-10 p.m.

CRAB SHACK: 26 Center St. 588-3080.

Tonight: Folly Beach Bluegrass Society, 8 p.m.; Mon: Open Mic w/Dave Grunstra, 9:30 p.m.

J’PAULZ: 1739 Maybank Highway. 7956995. Wed: New River Train.

KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1175 Folly Road.

225-6996. Tonight-Fri: Live Music; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m.

THE POUR HOUSE: 1977 Maybank Highway. 571-4343. Tonight: James Brown Dance Party w/Elise Testone and Soul Power, $10, 10 p.m.; Flatt City, free, 6-9 p.m.; Fri: Mark Knight featuring Matt Abts of Govt Mule and Co. w/Weigh Station, $13-15, 9 p.m.; Sat-Sun: Spring Equinox Gathering II, $12; Tues: Langhorne Slim w/Joel T. Hamilton, $10, 10 p.m.; Wed: Scythian, $10, 10 p.m.

SAND DOLLAR: 7 Center St. 588-9498.

Fri-Sat: The Cool.

john’s island

LUCY’S RED SKY GRILL: 1001 Landfall Way, Johns Island. 768-8118. Sun: Ann Caldwell, 6-9 p.m.

north area

THE CLUB AT MEYERS ROAD: 216 Meyers Road. 875-4215. Wed-Sat: Karaoke.

CRAZY D’S FOOD AND SPIRITS: 224 Redbank Road. 572-2658. Fri: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Tues: Trivia and Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

DORCHESTER LANES: 10015 Dorchester Rd. 376-2200. Tonight-Sat: Never Tha Less; Sun: Team trivia; Mon and Wed: Karaoke w/Rocky; Tue: 61 Daze.

FIREWATER GRILLE: 109 Holiday Drive. 261-2121. Fri: Live Music; Sat: Comedy, 10 p.m.; Wed: Team Trivia, 8 p.m.

GENNARO’S RESTAURANT: 8500 Dorchester Road. 760-9875. Tonight: Live Jazz, 8 p.m.

J.C.’S BAR AND GRILL: 3752 Ashley Phosphate Road. 760-5754. Fri and Wed: Karaoke, 7-11 p.m.

JIMMY’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL: 431 St. James Ave. 553-8766. Tonight: Country Night, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Sat: DJ/Dance Night, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Wed: Karaoke, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 800 N. Main St. 8756998. Tonight: Live Music; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m.

LOCO JOE’S FOOD & SPIRITS: 1115 Miles Road. 821-2946. Fri-Sat: Karaoke; Wed: Karaoke and Trivia.

THE MILL LOUNGE: 1026 E. Montague Ave. 225-2650. Fri: DJ NattyHeavy, 10:30 p.m.; Tues: Izzy and the Kesstronics, 8 p.m.

REHAB BAR AND GRILL: 8484 Dorchester Road. 767-1426.

THE SAND SHACK BAR AND GRILL: 5090 Ashley Phosphate Road. 760-0653.

Tues: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

THIRSTY TURTLE II: 1158 College Park Road. 851-9828. Fri-Sat: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Sun: Jefferson Coker, 8 p.m.; Mon and Wed: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Tues: Mike and Renate, 8:30 p.m.

WILD WING CAFE: 7618 Rivers Ave. 818-9464. Tonight: Soulfish; Fri: Plane Jane; Sat: Joystick; Sun: Trickknee Acoustic; Mon: Bingo w/DJ SLK T; Tues: Ed Millers Karaoke Mayhem; Wed: DJ Dance Party w/DJ SLK T.

west ashley

DOG AND DUCK: 1124 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 793-3481. Fri: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

HALLIGAN’S RESTAURANT AND BAR: 3025 Ashley Towne Center, Suite 201. 225-4347. Tonight: Karaoke w/Blaze, 9 p.m.

HOME TEAM BBQ: 1205 Ashley River Road. 225-2278. Tonight: Team Trivia, 8 p.m.; Fri: Evelynn Rose w/351 Cleveland, $5, 10 p.m.; Sun: Songwriters and CDs, featuring Daryl Hance, Mac Leaphart, Joe Firstman and Marianne Keith, $8, 4 p.m.; Mon: Open Mic, 8 p.m.; Tues: Kevin Church, 9 p.m.; Wed: Lowcountry Blues Club, 7 p.m.

KICKIN’ CHICKEN: 1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 766-5292. Tonight: Live Music; Wed: Trivia, 9 p.m.

KING STREET GRILLE: 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 766-1920. Wed: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

MANNY’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE: 1680 Old Towne Road. 763-3908. Tonight: Team Trivia; Sat: Coastal Carolina Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.; Sun: Team Trivia; Wed: Ted McKee “Tropical Rock,” 6-9 p.m., DNR, 9:30 p.m.

PATRICK’S PUB: 1377 Ashley River Road. 571-3435. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.m.

R PUB: 1836 Ashley River Road. 5561975. Tonight: Karaoke, 9 p.m.; Sun: Open Mic; Tues: Karaoke, 10 p.m.

SUNFIRE GRILL AND BISTRO: 1090 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. 766-0223. Tonight: David Owens, 6-9 p.m.; Fri: Susie Summers and Al, 6-9 p.m.; Mon: Singer/Songwriter Night, 8 p.m.; Tues: Ted McKee, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Wed: Jef Wilson, 6-9 p.m.

TIN ROOF: 1117 Magnolia Road.

571-0775. Tonight: St. Patty’s Party w/Folkgrass; Fri: Dante’s Camaro; Sat: Sandinista’s w/Superkush; Sun: Comedy Night; Tue: Big John Bates and the Voodoo Dollz.

TRAYCE’S TOO NEIGHBORHOOD GRILLE AND PUB: 2578 Ashley River Rd. 556-2378. Tonight: Team Trivia, 7-9 p.m.; St. Patricks Day Party w/3-Legged Wheel, 9:30 p.m.; Fri: Stoneking; Sat: Numb 909; Tues: Trickknee Duo; Wed: Ten Fifty Duo. WOLFTRACK BAR AND GRILL: 1807 Parsonage Road. 768-0853. Tonight: The Sirens Duo; Fri: Sara Cole and the Hawkes; Sat: Hanahan Combat.

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Charleston Fashion Week

Charleston Fashion Week is coming! It’s March 22-26 under the tents in Marion Square. CFW will feature more than 40 runway shows, a bridal show, an emerging designer competition and more. Visit www.charlestonfashionweek.com for more information.

Charleston Scene will be covering the event on our website, www.charlestonscene.com and twitter (@chasscene).

Expect videos, blog entries and photos.

Also, read The Post and Courier’s Moxie section Friday for insights into founder Ayoka Lucas’ preparations. Photos on this page were provided by Vail Duggan.

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Ready for Fashion Week?

For a complete listing of everything related to this year’s Charleston Fashion Week, go to www.charlestonmag.com/fashionweek.

BY REBEKAH BRADFORD

Special to The Post and Courier

W

ith Charleston Fashion Week (March 22-26) fast approaching, this week’s column seems like a good time to break everything down because, as you may know from past years, there’s a lot going on.

First up is the shopping extravaganza called Go! Fashion, which is currently taking place all over Charleston and continues until Sunday, March 20. This weeklong event is a great opportunity to support local businesses, attend fun in-store events and receive discounts on clothing, accessories and shoes.

Participating stores include Bob Ellis Shoes, Copper Penny, Gwynn’s of Mount Pleasant, House of Sage, V2V, the bridal boutique Maddison Row and others. Biton is hosting a cocktail party each evening from 5-7 p.m. with an additional discount taken off merchandise purchased during that time.

Hampden Clothing, 314 King St., which hosted the official kick-off party for Go! Fashion on Wednesday night, is featuring four in-store pop-up shops that will completely transform the space from designers Marysia SWIM, A.L.C., Rag & Bone and Helmut Lang. The popup shops will continue until Saturday, March 26.

The first runway show is March 22 (and continues until March 25), with each evening showcasing four Emerging Designer semifinalists, a Featured Designer and local boutiques. Doors open nightly at 7 p.m.

March 26 is the Spring Bridal Show at Marion Square.

It begins at 10:30 a.m. with a complimentary champagne reception until 11:30 a.m., when the show begins.

That night is the Fashion Finale, which will feature the Emerging Designer finalists (with a winner announced later in the show), as well as the Rock the Runway Model

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A model displays a creation by French fashion designer Sophie Albou for Paul & Joe’s springsummer 2011. Paul & Joe is one of the designers for Target’s new collection.

CFW Runway Schedule General Schedule Tuesday- Friday Style Lounge and PreParty 6 p.m.

Runway doors open at 7 p.m.

Runway shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

Area boutiques nightly

Featured designer: Hunter Dixon FRIDAY EMERGING SEMIFINALISTS: L’Daska Powell, Thea Canlas, Isabel Crosby, Charlotte Hess Featured designer: April Johnston

TUESDAY Emerging semifinalists: Marie Cordella, Van Hoang, Veritee Hill, Sarah Parrott Featured designer: Jamie Lin Snider WEDNESDAY Emerging semifinalists: Stephanie Mejia, Mary Labberton, Anjelika Krishna, Cody Adler-McAllister Featured designer: Troubadour THURSDAY Emerging semifinalists: Eleanor Morgan Hoffman, Julie Wheat, Sasha Gil, Michael Wiernicki

SATURDAY Spring Bridal Show Doors open at 10:30 a.m.

Runway shows begin at 11:30 a.m.

Complimentary champagne reception 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Competition. It begins at 8 p.m. at Marion Square.

A Style Lounge, also at Marion Square, will open an hour before the shows, and people will have the opportunity to do a little shopping, enjoy a cocktail and listen to live DJs. Cos Bar, the official makeup sponsor at CFW 2011, will

Fashion Finale Style Lounge and PreParty 7 p.m.

Runway doors open at 8 p.m.

Featuring Emerging Designer Finalists and Rock the Runway Model Competition

provide a “touch-up station” for guests to have their makeup freshened up.

This year’s lineup of special guests includes Alexis Maybank, Gilt Groupe cofounder, Andrea Serrano, who is the costume buyer for the TV series “Army Wives,” and more.

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BedHead is an official Charleston Fashion Week after-party, featuring a “breakfast in bed” theme. It will be 10 p.m.-2 a.m. March 24 at 48 N Market St. The free event will feature music by Electric Friends, Natty Heavy, Y Not and a special guest DJ. There will be specials on Bloody Mary’s and mimosas. Fuel: Charleston will provide the food.

Last weekend, a BedHead promotion happened on King Street during Second Sundays on King. The promotion featured dancers from DanceFX, a DJ and a photo shoot. For more information, visit http://thebecketagency.com/ BedHead.html.

These photos were taken by Boomer Oyler.

Model Becca Dupree on King Street.

DJ Natty Heavy provided music.

DanceFX, performing during the BedHead promo event.

Dupree’s bed was ready for pedestrians during the last Second Sundays on King.

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Surfing the Runway

Former CFW Emerging Designers showcased in event at Folly Beach

BY CAROLINE MILLARD

Special to The Post and Courier

Come Sunday night, Charleston will hit a near fever pitch of fashion frenzy.

Those too eager to wait for the glitz of Charleston Fashion Week may want to slip away from downtown for the second annual Surfing the Runway at Folly Beach’s BLU Restaurant and Bar. Benefiting Surfers Healing, an organization devoted to teaching therapeutic surfing skills to children with autism, the fashion show features a heavy dose of Charleston Fashion Week alumni-designer talent.

The night will include four runway shows: Mamie Ruth Designs, MEW, Clewis Reid and Krista Beth Huff.

Mamie Ruth Designs, headed by 2009 Emerging Designer Finalist Emily Bargeron, has a refined bohemian aesthetic. No egregious misuse of bulky fringe here, Mamie Ruth has an eye for the feminine form. Currently influenced by tribal fabrics and prints, Bargeron’s readyto-wear separates are both youthful and sophisticated.

Look for bold prints, mixed patterns and unexpected but flattering peeks of skin in her newest collection.

Three 2008 Emerging Designer finalists also will show their spring/summer 2011 collections.

Known for flirty, retroinspired designs and sweet runway model debauchery, Megan Waldrep’s label, MEW, has a casual appeal perfect for afternoons spent surfside. Look for a collection peppered with remixed vintage rock T-shirts, highwaisted denim and models sporting copious amounts of attitude.

Designer Ashley Reid will have a busy week ahead as a Charleston Fashion Week judge, but somehow she’s

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Proceeds from the Surfing the Runway Fashion Show will benefit Surfers Healing, a nonprofit organization that seeks to enrich the lives of autistic children.

if you go WHAT: Surfing the Runway Fashion Show.

WHERE: Blu Restaurant and Bar, 1 Center St., Folly Beach.

WHEN: 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

TICKETS: $20 in advance ($25 at the door); purchased at www.surfingtherunway.eventbrite.com.

INFO: surfingtherunway@gmail.com or 670-9269.

set aside time for a runway show. Reid’s label, Clewis Reid, maintains a feminine softness while using bold colors and prints. If Reid’s newest collection is similar to that of collections past, look for distinctive patterns in bright colors, balanced by softer cotton and silk fabric blends.

Rounding out the lineup for Sunday’s show is designer Krista Beth Huff, who before her showing at the Sale Soiree in February had not shown a collection since 2008’s Fashion Week.

Her collection in February was a swirl of pastel colors and fluffs of tulle, creating an overall collection of garments that was fun to watch, though not quite wearable.

Doors for Surfing the Runway open at 5:30 p.m., with music provided by the Rock

String Quartet, a classically trained group of musicians who specialize in orchestral arrangements of rock tunes.

Prior to the runway show, there will be a gallery of local vendors including Rogue Wave Surf Shop, Neve Inspired eco-friendly T-shirts and Polyesterstella jewelry.

The first 100 guests to the event will receive a swag bag including KIND snack bar samples and discounts to several of the night’s participants. A silent auction also is included in the night, with products from several local designers as well as larger items such as beach rentals and wedding planning services.

Runway shows are slated to start at 8 p.m., though fashion time and real time can be two entirely different entities.

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Behind the scenes with technical event company

Big changes ahead for Charleston Fashion Week’s 5th Year

BY CAROLINE MILLARD

Special to The Post and Courier

Considering he’s the guy who holds all the cards to pull off the spectacle of Charleston Fashion Week, Todd St. Onge is pretty calm.

He’s too calm.

But when asked how the PROVIDED BY TODD ST. ONGE man who controls the lightTodd St. Onge, the brains ing, runway set-up, backbehind Technical Event stage and technical design Company, is making for one of the city’s largest things happen for events stays so even-keeled Charleston Fashion Week. with opening night ap“There’s a science to it. proaching, he shrugs it off.

You know in your mind “You know, and plan,” St. how it will work. We do Onge explains, “There’s a computer renderings even science to it. You know in of how the light will cast your mind how it will work. on the models,” he said.

We do computer renderings

even of how the light will cast on the models.”

He goes on to explain the ins and outs of sketching designs, graphing each logistical element, meeting with the rest of the Charleston Fashion Week team and creating 3-D renderings as casually as the average person might describe what they had for lunch.

And as nonchalant as the mastermind behind Technical Event Company is, the production behind this year’s Charleston Fashion Week will trump that of the five years past.

“When people walk in the room, I want them to be like ... ‘Where am I?’ ” To warrant that reaction,

the lineup of buzz-worthy additions from last year to this show are staggering.

The Technical Event Company team has doubled the number of lights under the tents, creating what will be an ultra-infused light and sound immersion between runway presentations. Additionally, the runway screen is nearly twice the size of years past. According to St. Onge, Charleston Fashion Week 2011 is all about visual stimulation.

This year’s runway will take further cues from that of New York. Despite the over-the-top glow between shows, the lengthened runway will be bathed in clean, white light during the pre-

sentations, while the store’s logo glows from the screen.

A longer runway also will allow for more photo opportunities for models and designers.

“It must be easy for the designer to stand out, but still over the top,” says St. Onge.

Charleston Fashion Week’s Style Lounge will get a makeover this year as well.

Again holding residence in a separate tent throughout the week, the Style Lounge will include a larger center bar crowned by a four-sided video box for patrons to watch the runway presentations live as they shop.

And it’s not just front of house that’s feeling the love of new design. The

backstage spaces will be revamped to include hair, makeup and dressing all in one tent. Plus there’s one big change for the slew of models and backstage crew: ample cell phone charging stations.

For St. Onge and the rest of the crew, the countdown is on. The load-in for the six days of shows and events began Wednesday with dropping all the power for production, building the giant runway screen and testing every detail. By the time the crew leaves tonight, the lighting set-up will be complete.

From there, it’s just five short days until all St. Onge’s plans get the real test.

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Dave Curry (from left), KJ Kearney, Khalil Smith and Michael Grant, on St. Philip Street in downtown Charleston. Photo by amelia + dan photography.

18 streetwear brands participate in event and Fashion Week after party

The Bigger Mix, the official CFW after party, will take place at Tivoli Studios next to the Charleston Center for Photography on Upper King.

“I think Charleston Fashion Week is awesome. o coincide with Charleston Fashion Week, What Ayoka and Charleston Magazine have built is local streetwear blogger KJ Kearney has a great thing for Charleston. But there’s always peoplanned a panel discussion and trunk show ple standing outside the tent that don’t quite fit in for at Eye Level Art. With The Big Mix, he hopes the event’s camaraderie will continue to grow the South- whatever reason. This is for them,” Kearney said.

Ayoka Lucas, style editor for Charleston Magazine ern streetwear movement and different branches of and the push behind CFW, thinks that Charleston’s Charleston fashion in general. fashion scenes work best when they join forces.

Designers and brands from all over the Southeast “I can say that we are happy that one of the official will bring their T-shirts and fitted hats to the city March 25. Some to sell, others to show off, but all in the name of progression.

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BY ELIZABETH BOWERS

Special to The Post and Courier

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Dave Curry tries on a T-shirt inside the Continuum Skate Shop Michael Grant (from left), Dave Curry, KJ Kearney, and Khalil Smith on St. Philip Street.

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MIX From Page 23E

CFW after parties on that Friday will support and celebrate both efforts, the Big Mix and CFW,” Lucas says. “I think CFW represents mainly the high fashion players and Big Mix will cater to the streetwear culture, solidifying that we are a wellrounded, valid fashion community.”

After starting H1gher Learning, his blog on streetwear at h1gher.com, Kearney wanted to do more.

“I just felt like there was more that I could do to progress Southern streetwear. I write about it, but writing is not enough. I felt like more change could be brought on if no one felt like they were the only one doing what they’re doing. If I could get everybody in the same room, at least for a little while, then we can spur some ideas, some networking,” he said.

“Everybody” refers to all the Southern streetwear enthusiasts. “This is an event primarily for us,” Kearney says. Guys — and gals for that matter — who like their T-shirts and their sneakers.

Eye Level Art will be set up with display tables.

Kearney didn’t want racks of clothing because he wanted the vendors to feel comfortable, to have what they were used to. Think of it more as a smallscale convention than a trunk show.

There’s not a set schedule for the evening. “The whole event is not planned, but it’s not planned for a reason. I want to see what the energy is like.”

Kearney is hoping The Big Mix will be a positive thing for streetwear designers and vendors. The

if you go

WHAT: The Big Mix WHEN: 7 - 11 p.m. March 25 WHERE: Eye Level Art, 103 Spring St. HOW MUCH: $10. $20 for unlimited beer and wine MORE INFO: h1gher.com

movement is not as solid in the South as it is in, say, New York or Japan, and Kearney wants to bring together the people who feel like there’s no momentum in their field.

“Hopelessness is a word that comes up a lot when I talk to people. Think about it. If you’re in Mississippi and you’re making T-shirts, and you feel like you’re the only person who feels the way you feel and wants to buy the things you buy, after you get told no so many times, it can get kind of depressing. Especially in this economy. Not a lot of stores are taking chances on new brands,” he said.

If The Big Mix were its own T-shirt, “Morale booster” would be the logo, and the lettering on the sleeve might be “Get the word out.”

H1gher Learning is where everything started. On h1gher.com, he blogs about brands throughout the South, links to their lookbooks and interviews designers. He blogs about local music and establishes the credibility and professionalism that it takes to be in the forefront of a movement.

H1gher Learning is how Kearney got in touch with all of the streetwear brands attending. He reached out to some. Others contacted him.

We Are the Process is one of the brands Kearney is most excited to have attending The Big Mix. They are showing their stuff at SXSW in Austin and then heading to Charleston.

Kearney says, “They are one of the few brands that doesn’t have a part-time job. Everything they do is related to their craft. I think having a brand like that at The Big Mix will be an eye opener for a lot of people. Everything they do is art-focused, around their passion.”

Citrus in Richmond, Va., is run by Christian Ricca. Their newest T-shirt has a screen-printed orange with a moustache. Their motto is that Citrus is always “living, and growing, and is always 100 percent fresh.”

“I got a lot of positive responses after Christian confirmed,” Kearney says. “When he said yes, he started spreading the word to a lot of other brands, and that’s how we got them.”

Eighteen brands are participating in The Big Mix. Kyle Bebeau of Realeyez Apparel is one of the few vendors when have actually met Kearney.

Bebeau says, “It didn’t take long for either of us to realize the determination that we shared for this upcoming Southern streetwear movement. I see The Big Mix setting itself up as the Agenda Trade Show of Southern streetwear. It’s going to become the face and backbone of all Southern streetwear.”

Khalil Smith of Suite Life Marketing and Management Agency took Kearney on when he was building his H1gher website. Smith has nicknamed Kearney “KJ the Great” because, “It’s his character, his personality.”

Smith continues, “He’s opening doors for a lot of people who don’t understand what they need to do brand-wise. He’s an outlet for them, sharing the focus and the vision that he has, and I’m trying to work as a conduit between the two.”

Kearney’s vision is to make Southern streetwear his life. He wants his blog to be the go-to reference.

“I want to write, I want to do speaking engagements,” he says, and The Big Mix is the first step in solidifying his spot in the streetwear world.

There are a couple things he’d do differently though. “Sometimes I wish I could start over. I have learned a lot through this process, and wish I could go back and do some things differently. Maybe I zigged when I should have zagged, then this event could be even better than I think it’s already going to be.”

Kearney first would have gotten a sponsor. An OBEY sponsorship fell through because of a delay in manufacturing.

He says “Having a sponsor doesn’t bring validity to what I do. I know I’m a good writer and I know what I’m doing is helping a lot of people. But it would bring credibility, which is a whole different ball of wax when you’re trying to get people to come from God knows where to Charleston for the first time.”

And the more the merrier, because overall, The Big Mix is about Southern streetwear enthusiasts mixing. Realizing that someone else out there is working toward the same goal.

“You can’t build a movement on your own,” Kearney says.

KJ Kearney on Spring Street in downtown Charleston.

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Question: ”What is the one shoe that you are looking forward to wearing this season?”

Photos by Glenda Canedo. For a Street Style video, visit www.charlestonscene.com

Christine Felipe - “Platform wedges”

Nancy Lerner - “Anything that fits my bad foot.”

Caitlin Smith “Anything purple works”

Christie Trainer - “Clogs” Melissa Paige - “Wedges”

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Eurasia Café and Wine Bar FILE/STAFF

Appetites large and small can easily be satisfied

restaurant review

BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI

Special to The Post and Courier

Patriots Plaza Shopping Center now is home to two new restaurants in Mount Pleasant: Graze and Eurasia Cafe and Wine Bar. They share a minimalist decor, an affection for the color green and tag lines designed to identify their brand. For Graze, it’s “creative, casual cuisine;” for Eurasia its “seasonal, local, fresh.”

Eurasia Mount Pleasant is the third location for a successful concept owned and developed by Jerry Flowers, president and CEO of Virginia-based Southern Trust Mortgage. The other two Eurasias are located in Virginia Beach and Richmond, Va. Flowers also owns a soul food restaurant called Bill’s Grill in Cortland, Va. Executive chef and partner Meredith Adams relocated to the Charleston area to open the Mount Pleasant Eurasia. Industry veteran Andy Fallen (Peninsula Grill, Mercato, and Samos) is a managing partner and choreographer of the frontof-the-house dance.

Close proximity to upscale grocers seems to be a good talisman for Eurasia. Good Foods Grocery in Virginia and Whole Foods Market in South Carolina channel well-informed appetites to both properties.

The dining room is simply appointed. The decor

aesthetic is stylish with a modern flare and minimalist feel. A warm color palette provides a visual oasis of calm supported by wellmodulated lighting, strategically placed art work and “leafy green” pops of color throughout the restaurant.

High tops anchor the bar seating area, and comfortable banquettes wrap the dining room in plush comfort along with a few booths.

Eurasia has managed to finesse the demographics of the area’s dining public; morphing from families and couples with a desire for the “first seating” to a younger late-night crowd that prefers a cocktail before a canape.

With a name like Eurasia, you know the pantry is wide and deep. The menu is similar to the offerings in the Virginia properties, and Adams has had her hand in crafting the menu in Mount Pleasant. With North Carolina roots and a Johnson & Wales University education, Adams is committed to local, seasonal and regional foods. Classic preparations get a Southern accent and a Lowcountry inflection.

This is a chef who has said, “When it comes to cooking, no rules, no regulations.”

This is a mind-set that certainly can set a chef free from barriers of country and ingredients but is hardly a truism when it comes to chemistry.

The menu remains the same for lunch and dinner.

Appetites large and small can easily be satisfied. Adams honors her suppliers on the menu: Mepkin Abbey micro greens, Wadmalaw Island carrots, Hubb’s peanuts, Rawl and Sons parsley.

She pulls her own mozzarella, steeps her own Worcestershire sauce, prepares tomato conserve to accent the flavors of diver scallops ($26) and pairs muhammara with leg of lamb ($23).

She has mastered the delicate arc of Southern frying.

Try her fried oysters ($9) with a classic French beurre blanc flavored with Old Bay seasoning. She makes her pastas in-house and she plays with her food: taking apart the classics and spinning them with the revolutions of a contemporary cook. She grills Caesar salad ($8) wedges and roasts the tomatoes for the vinaigrette dressing in the Caprese salad ($10). The latter features the house-made mozzarella,

hydroponically raised tomatoes, a roasted tomato powder and basil oil. The cheese was more toothsome than expected and lacked the floral and herbaceous notes expected from being made in-house.

Ricotta and goat cheese are blended for the filling of the raviolis ($9). Presentation is artful with shreds of spring onion nesting on the halfmoon shaped pastas. The dough, a tad al dente for me.

The carpaccio of beef ($10) is painstakingly flattened to a sheen of red, a rectangle of meat pleasure surrounded with a truffled egg salad and mustard vinaigrette. The tuna “tar-tini” ($13) was popular with other guests. Think tuna tartar with seared sashimi bigeye topped with sails of wakame all on a bed of rice salad served in a martini glass with bits of mango and cucumber.

A challenge to dining at Eurasia is building your meal with all the flavors and ingredients incorporated onto the menu. The East Coast bouillabaisse ($23) read better than it tasted.

The rouille was bland, and the fennel and orange flavors were faint.

Off the hook “Rockafella”

CUISINE: Modern American with Pan-Asian Influences CATEGORY: Neighborhood Favorite LOCATION: 915 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant PHONE: 606-2616 FOOD: ★★★ ATMOSPHERE: ★★★½ SERVICE: ★★★½ COSTS: Appetizers $4-$13; soups $6-$7; salads $7-$10; sandwiches $10-$12; entrees $16-$27; sides $3-$10; substitutions $2; desserts $7; daily specials MP. PRICE: $$-$$$$ WHEELCHAIR ACCESS: Yes VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: Yes BAR: Full-service bar; 25 wines by the glass $5.50-$14.

HOURS: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

DECIBEL LEVEL: Varies; grows in intensity.

PARKING: Shopping center lot.

OTHER: Outdoor patio seating; wine dinners planned; same menu at lunch and dinner. www.eurasiasc.com.

($24) is a creative play on the classic oysters Rockefeller made famous by Antoine’s (New Orleans). The creamed spinach with its hint of nutmeg was wonderful, the cheese-flavored potatoes were creamy and rich and the oysters fried perfectly, but the bacon carried too much smoke and the catch of the day was dry.

The whole was more than the sum of its parts and hard to marry the flavors in your mouth. That would be my general criticism of Eurasia’s menu — just because “you can” does not mean you should. With a focus on regional, local and seasonal, let the pedigree carry its own weight. Hollandaise on the beef tenderloin ($27) may not need the Maytag blue cheese; the pork loin ($19), its gingersnap crust; the salmon ($24) its glaze of both miso and mustard.

The sandwich menu was not tasted, but the Reuben “in the sky with diamonds” $10 and the buttermilk fried

chicken on ciabatta ($10) sounded good. A neighbor’s grilled steak and cheese ($10) lacked the “ooze factor’ that makes sandwich eating a treat.

Desserts are equally creative. A S’Mores bomb ($7) is a play on a classic French bombe and layers peanut butter, marshmallow and chocolate into the core of the confection.

It is topped with chocolate, served with mint ice cream and presented with a flaming pile of salt ignited by 151 proof rum.

A Girl Scout never had it so good!

Our server was well-versed on the menu; attentive on a busy Saturday night. Eurasia presents tectonic plates of the culinary kind. Its local conscience is admirable. Its chef and staff talented. With a little surgery on the dishes and subtraction on the ingredients, it will add up to a dining destination that will raise the flag at Patriots Plaza for good food rising.

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BY DEIDRE SCHIPANI

Special to The Post and Courier

Celebrating St. Patrick

The Glass Onion will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with local, all natural, house-cured corned beef today. This West Ashley restaurant, at 1219 Savannah Hwy., will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day. The daily menu can be found at www.ilovetheglassonion. com.

Strike up the band

Beginning Friday, 82 Queen will be adding several new elements for spring.

These include an expanded brunch service, a seasonal menu and live entertainment in the courtyard.

Beginning Sunday, the restaurant will expand weekend brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

The restaurant will modify the lunch and dinner menu to highlight local produce and offer lighter seasonal items.

On the entertainment side, an acoustic musician will play in the courtyard 9:30 p.m. until close every Friday.

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Midtown Bar and Grill, 559 King St., is expanding into the building that used to hold 52.5 Records.

heads on March 19 with the festivities including an Ultimate Chef’s Challenge from 3-4 p.m.

Cooks will complete Blue plate specials Stags Leap Wine Med Bistro announces the against the clock for bragHall’s Chophouse will host addition of a blue plate spe- ging rights. Admission to a Stags Leap Wine dinner cial to its lunch menu, which the festival is free.

Other events have fees. For March 22. is served starting at 11 a.m. details, call 869-0663, 869A reception begins at 7 Monday-Saturday.

L.I.M.E. dinner 0097 or visit www.ltlonline. p.m. with dinner to follow Med Bistro is at 90 Folly L.I.M.E. (Local. Imprompat 7:30 p.m. Reservations are tu. Moveable. Evening.) is an Road in South Windermere org.

The festival will be at requested. The cost for the underground dining experi- Shopping Center.

McConkey’s Jungle Shack in five-course meal is $90. ence created by local chef Edisto Beach.

Hall’s Chophouse is at Beer Madness Renata Dos Santos.

434 King Street . 727-0090.

Ted’s Butcherblock is On April 16, L.I.M.E. will www.hallschophouse.com brewing another Craft Beer Midtown expands host Jon Cropf of Blu ResMike Shuler is hoping for taurant on Folly Beach with Dinner at 7:15 p.m. March New chef at Starfish the luck of the Irish and the 24. Four courses will be a mystery sommelier, and The Starfish Grille welFlamenco and Latin guitar- paired with four brews com- schedule of inspectors with comes a new executive chef ist, Dori Chitayat. plans to unveil 2,000 square plementary to the menu. to the James Island restauTed’s is at 334 East Bay St. feet of fun today.

The dinner will be 5-10 rant.

The expansion includes Tickets are $38 and reservap.m. April 16 at Mugdock Executive chef Richard tions are required by calling a stage, another full bar, Castle on Sullivan’s Island.

Barlion, former executive cocktail tables, a variety 577-0094.

The cost is $125 and insous chef at Circa 1886, has cludes all food, drink, tax For more, visit www.teds- of gaming tables as well as access to the outdoor patio joined the staff. His plans butcherblock.com. and gratuity. Proceeds will and bar. include streamlining the benefit Dragon Boat of The newly acquired space menu with local and reChef’s challenge Charleston (www.dragonEdisto Beach will host at 561 King Street was once gional products and better boatcharleston.org).

Learning Through Logger- home to 52.5 Records. reflecting the Lowcountry For more information on and its Southern cuisine history.

Craft beers and an expanded bar menu are also in his plans.

Starfish Grille is at 520 Folly Road. 762-9252. www. starfishgrille.com

L.I.M.E. or to buy a ticket, visit www.limeincharleston. com.

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Loaded potato soup from Ladles.

ROB YOUNG

CFB Fries With Gravy and Cheese.

Closed for Business

Ladles

Sandwiches, soups spread all over Lowcountry

we’re talking bacon, green onions and cheese set atop a creamy, potato broth.

A 16-ounce bowl costs A smart concept, Ladles about $5, as any given day has shown steady growth WHAT: Ladles. might present a battery of since its first restaurant ADDRESS: 100 W. options such as she crab, opened in October 2007.

Richardson Ave., Sumpasta fagioli, tomato and Here’s the formula: A dozmerville; 3125 Bees blue cheese, seafood gumbo en or so made-from-scratch Ferry Road, West Ashley; and Moroccan lamb soups. soups, plus another dozen 190 Gardeners Circle, The menu board counts a or so specialty sandwiches.

Johns Island; 1164 Bastrio of tasty, grilled-cheese Simple, homemade and ketweave Dr., Mount sandwiches, along with a healthy, y’all.

Pleasant. pair of personal favorites.

It’s no wonder the restauPHONE: 875-3770, SumThe chicken salad sandrant has continued to flourmerville; 769-8900, West wich ($5.95) is made from ish.

Ashley; 243-9881, Johns cooked and cubed chunks The Ladles family now Island; 606-2711, Mount of chicken, combined with consists of four locally Pleasant. celery, red onion and mayowned and operated resWEB: www.ladlessoups. onnaise, then layered with taurants with locations in com, ladlessummerville. tomato and lettuce onto West Ashley, Kiawah Island, com. toasted white bread.

Mount Pleasant and SumAnd the Caprese sub merville. ($5.95) comes with tomaA fifth is slated to open by toes, mozzarella and basil Hall in December 2008.

May near Coosaw Creek in Done up in bright colors, the on a lightly toasted, PhilaNorth Charleston. Wanna shop does a brisk lunchtime delphia-baked Amoroso start a sixth? Check the roll. business, serving up faves franchise info on the webMight as well double up. such as tomato basil, Greek site’s home page.

A combo soup/salad meal lemon chicken, chicken Bob and Michelle Smith noodle and a loaded redskin runs $7.95, available at any opened the Summerville Ladles adjacent to the Town potato soup. And by loaded, location.

BY ROB YOUNG

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LUCAS BROTHERS

if you go

Fries With Gravy and Cheese a delightful guilty pleasure (in this country, they probably hail from Wisconsin) will talk to you about the squeakiness of a proper When Closed for Busicheese curd; apparently, that WHAT: CFB Fries With ness opened its doors, it had is how you know they are a dish on the menu called Gravy and Cheese. super fresh.

“Poutine.” The Poutine, WHERE: Closed for William Fincher, executive being an unfamiliar item Business, 453 King St. chef of Closed for Business to Southerners, didn’t sell PRICE: $8 lunch, $9 and Monza, says that the so well. it they changed the brunch. curds are hard to find, but name to “Closed for Busithey are what makes the ness Fries With Gravy and dish. According to Fincher, Cheese” and, surprise, it they serve 15-20 of these rich and delicious gravy. became a hit! dishes every night with the The fries themselves are Poutine, it turns out, is well-seasoned and delicious. majority of those orders a staple in most Canadian They are topped with ched- coming in later. kitchens. Originating in “It’s definitely the kind of Quebec, this delight is pretty dar cheese curds, which thing that you order late at much summed up by CFB’s melt perfectly under the night or for a proper guthot gravy. I wasn’t familiar new name: fries, gravy and busting, hangover brunch,” cheese, otherwise known as with cheese curds before he said. awesome on a plate. It starts this experience, but I love For brunch, they add a out with chuck, onions and the way they melt. Unlike little twist and top the dish cheddar, which melts into chicken stock and braises with a fried egg, sunny side for four hours until the meat a greasy, goopy mess, the up. curds melt almost like prois mouthwateringly tender, then it’s whisked until it falls cessed cheese but taste much Delicious, but you definitebetter. Cheese curd devotees ly will need a nap afterward. apart. It makes for a thick,

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on the menu

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Family Life if you go WHAT: Blu Restaurant and Bar brunch.

WHERE: 1 Center St, Folly Beach.

WHEN: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays.

PHONE: 588-6658.

FEEDBACK: Visit charlestonscene.com to tell us where to eat next.

It’s all relative.

Mondays in

BLU Restaurant and Bar, 1 Center St., Folly Beach.

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Blu’s brunch is for all senses Benedict, shrimp bisque (though the soup may change weekly), mashed potatoes, fruit, biscuits and ere is when you gravy, roasted veggies, panshould go to Blu cakes and French toast and on Folly Beach for brunch: when it’s a beautiful even a roast beef carving station. day, you have a little extra You will want for nothing. money to spare and you Then, there are the deshaven’t eaten in days . serts. An entire table is It’s a brunch for all the decorated with lavish-looksenses. Before you even walk into the dining room, ing tarts, pastries, cookies and puddings. you can smell bacon, sauI happily indulged in the sages and all other things Peanut Butter Cup Mousse, breakfast. which was perfectly rich You also can hear the and velvety. crowd, because there’s alThe roast beef was juicy ways a big one. Once you’re and the fruit was too, but inside, you’ll be almost the shrimp bisque got a blinded by the piles and thumbs down from my dinpiles of food crowding the ing companion (shrimp is buffet tables.

If you grab a table outside, one of the only foods I don’t like). the salty sea breeze will For the most part, everymake your hairs stand on end in a surprisingly pleas- thing was very good, but nothing I happened to try ant way. And the taste? blew my mind. However, We’ll get to that.

I wasn’t able to sample evBut first, you need to erything and there was also know just how many food an omelet bar that got great options you have when marks from many other brunching at Blu. patrons.

The buffet includes, In my opinion, the Bloody among other things, eggs

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Mary bar was the highlight of the brunch. Granted, I love a good buzz early on a Sunday morning, but so do most people who flock to brunch.

There were five pitchers sitting on the bar, each with a sign in front describing the drink. They included a typical tomato-juiceand-some-spices option for those who aren’t too adventurous, a Japanese version laced with wasabi, one made with Clamato juice and, my favorite, The European, which is tomato juice and beef broth.

I was able to taste both and they mingled nicely, though the slightly beefy kick was certainly different.

As the weather gets warmer, Blu will only get busier for brunch. The view is absolutely unbeatable and the price reflects that.

Adults pay $21.95 for the buffet and kids under 12 pay $11.95.

I recommend going before the summer hits while it’s still slightly cooler. You’ll snag the best view in town.

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Performances elevate cliched ‘Dagenham’

BY CHRISTY LEMIRE Associated Press

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ally Hawkins does her best Sally Field impression in “Made in Dagenham,” playing a plucky Ford factory worker who rouses her fellow female employees to go on strike in demand of equal pay.

But whereas “Norma Rae” had some realism and grit to it, “Made in Dagenham” is a by-the-numbers tale of women taking on the big boys, underdogs beating the big corporation. An inspiring story, sure, but director Nigel Cole (“Calendar Girls”) and writer William Ivory tell it without offering much surprise.

The performances from Hawkins and co-stars Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson and especially Rosamund Pike are what elevate the material above its predictability and cliches.

“Made in Dagenham” is based on real events that took place in 1968 at the Ford factory in Dagenham, England, along the Thames River about 12 miles outside London. The 187 women who worked there — “girls” as they were called, regardless of age — stitched car seat upholstery, toiling in a setting so sweltering, they systematically stripped down to their bras as soon as they stepped onto the factory floor. It’s an amusing bit whenever a man walks into the room and reacts with embarrassment.

The automaker, declaring these women unskilled laborers despite the intricacy of their duties, proposes a pay cut. Sympathetic union rep Albert (Hoskins) encourages them to voice their grievances, and taps Hawkins’ Rita O’Grady to join him and shop steward Connie (Geraldine James) at a meeting with management.

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Set against the backdrop of the ’60s, “Made in Dagenham” is based on a true story about a group of spirited women who joined forces, took a stand for what was right, and in doing so, found their own inner strength. It stars Sally Hawkins as Rita O’Grady. here, as well.

But when Ford’s head of industrial relations, Peter ★★★★ (of 5) Hopkins (Rupert Graves), DIRECTOR: Nigel Cole. responds with only minor concessions to the women’s STARRING: Sally Hawkins, Miranda Richardson, Bob demands, Rita again surHoskins, Richard Schiff. prises herself, and everyone RATED: R for language and brief sexuality. else, when she declares that RUN TIME: 1 hour, 52 minutes. they’re going on strike. One WHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at day leads to several days, www.charlestonscene.com and offer your and eventually the plant is opinion of the film. forced to stop operating, hurting the livelihood of the Rather then sit quietly and of two discover a voice she tens of thousands of men nod at appropriate times, as never knew she had offers who work there, including some exciting moments, and her husband, Eddie (Danny she’s been instructed, Rita Hawkins, who was so infec- Mays). The guys were supfinds she has something to say. Watching this normally tiously charming in “Happortive if vaguely amused by py-Go-Lucky,” is delightful their action at first, but this reserved wife and mother

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really hurts them.

De rigueur montages depict the fame Rita achieves through her outspokenness as the strike drags on, juxtaposed with the frustration that percolates at home. Rita seems on the verge of tears repeatedly, so emotional is their fight, and so obvious “Made in Dagenham” is in depicting it with facile platitudes.

But she does draw the attention of Barbara Castle (Richardson), the secretary of state for employment and productivity, a firecracker of a woman who’s sick of being underestimated by men her-

self. And she finds an unexpected ally in Lisa (Pike), an upper-class wife and mother who just happens to be married to Hopkins, one of the primary people keeping Rita and the other women down.

Pike, whose character is fiercely stylish and Cambridge-educated, steals the show from Hawkins in their few scenes together. While “Made in Dagenham” is about working-class women and their fight, she’s stirring things up in her own way that’s just as intriguing — and might have made for a better movie.

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9 PM Made in Dagenham The Matchmaker

The Whistleblower 9 PM The High Cost of Living Grown-up Movie Star and Green Pornos

– Meet Director Larry Weinstein

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‘Mars Needs Moms’ would be better live-action film

BY ROGER MOORE

The Orlando Sentinel

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ou’ll want to stay through the closing credits of the new motion capture animated adventure “Mars Needs Moms,” a film from the people who gave us “The Polar Express.”

There are four minutes of clips of the real-live cast of the film, Seth Green, Joan Cusack and Dan Fogler among them, wearing mocap suits, dots covering their faces so that the sensors can digitally mimic their movements, actions and facial reactions as they act out what’s going to be animated.

It’s fascinating and also the lightest and funniest part of this film, based on a novel by “Bloom County” creator Berkeley Breathed. Though light enough in tone, packed with good messages and delivering a couple of lovely, touching moments, “Mars” still has that plastic look that made you wish you were seeing the real Tom Hanks in “Polar Express” or the real Jim Carrey in “A Christmas

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★★★ (of 5) DIRECTOR: Simon Wells.

STARRING: The voices of Seth Green, Joan Cusack, Dan Fogler and Elisabeth Harnois.

RATED: 1 hour, 29 minutes.

RUN TIME: PG for sci-fi action and peril.

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Carol.”

Cute characters and a “Star Wars” derived plot — rescuing a damsel from a heavily garrisoned “citadel” — drive this tale, a movie more interested in action beats than in big laughs. It’s not bad, and is considerably more kidfriendly than the trippy and more adult-oriented “Rango.” It’s just not as much fun as a live-action version of the same story might have been.

Milo (voiced by Seth Green) hates taking out the trash and won’t eat his broccoli. And when Mom (Joan Cusack) lays down the law — “no broccoli, no TV” — he revolts.

“My life would be so much better if I didn’t have a mom

at all.”

Milo, who looks to be about 11, learns a big life lesson with that. Words can wound.

He makes his mom cry.

Imagine his guilt when, a few hours later, she’s abducted by aliens. He scrambles after her and learns an awful secret: “Mars Needs Moms.”

And not just any moms, good moms. Ones who lay down the law, teach their children respect, discipline, manners and values, maybe teach their kids not to kick the seat in front of them at the movie theater.

Martians spy on us, pick out a mom doing a good job and grab her so that they can use her brain to encode their nanny robots, which they use

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The characters Milo, voiced by Seth Green (left) and Gribble, voiced by Dan Fogler are shown in a scene from “Mars Needs Moms.” to raise baby Martians miles below the surface of the planet, far from the probing eye of the Mars Rover.

Milo is at a loss about how to rescue Mom until he himself is saved by Gribble, a portly subterranean nerd played by Dan Fogler. Gribble stowed away to Mars just like Milo and has survived, built robots and filled his own junkyard lair with hitech gear. Gribble is trapped in the ’80s, which is when he

arrived.

Milo has mere hours to persuade Gribble to help rescue his mother before her brain is cooked, hours to find and meet a Martian graffiti artist (Elisabeth Harnois) in revolt against the regimented, colorless matriarchy of Mars.

Director Simon Wells worked on “Prince of Egypt” and “The Time Machine” and is right at home with the endless digital chases, shootouts and such. He and

his animators also deliver a couple of those big emotional moments that gave “Up” and “Toy Story 3” their pathos.

But laughs? He doesn’t do well with the ones the script sets up.

It all makes for an intricate if slow and somewhat humor-starved early Mother’s Day present in which a boy learns just how much his mom means to him. “Mars Needs Moms,” but Milo needs Mom even more.

New version of ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ is nothing special

BY RICK BENTLEY

McClatchy Newspapers

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nce upon a time, in a mysterious place called Hollywood, spunky filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke directed “Twilight.” But before she could make the sequel, the Hollywood wolves huffed and puffed and hired someone else.

Hardwicke’s latest film, “Red Riding Hood,” is the next best thing. Actually, under Hardwick’s direction, it’s almost the same thing as “Twilight.”

The updated take on the fairy tale follows a brooding young girl, Valerie (Amanda

tion on an all-too-familiar theme.

The film would have been far stronger if the cloaked beauty had been the hero.

She looks like a crimefighter with that crimson cape fluttering in the wind.

Too bad she doesn’t act like one.

Seyfried is reduced to batting her huge eyes and waiting for her heroes to save the AP/WARNER BROS. PICTURES/KIMBERLY FRENCH day.

Amanda Seyfried in “Red Riding Hood.”

This adaptation of the fairy tale is just too literal. The Seyfried), who’s being wooed the same actor — Billy Burke scene where Valerie delivers — playing the same dad by two mysterious hunks. the line “Grandma, what big The only thing that could get role he played in “Twilight,” eyes you have,” is unintenin the way of true romance is plus all the talk of myths tionally comical. The ending and legends, and “Red Rida werewolf. is equally cheesy. ing Hood” is a cheap variaToss in a gloomy setting, Hardwicke has sprinkled

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★★ (of 5) DIRECTOR: Catherine Hardwicke.

STARRING: Amanda Seyfried, Gary Oldman, Billy Burke, Virginia Madsen, Julie Christie, Max Irons.

RATED: PG-13 for language, violence, suggestiveness.

RUN TIME: 1 hour, 40 minutes.

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in suggestions of incest, bondage and lesbian attraction that are too strong for the film’s young target audience.

Visually, “Red Riding Hood” is spectacular. The images are so striking they almost make you forget

things such as nobody noticing the cold in their snowcovered environs.

Because the story’s so familiar, it all feels like putting a bologna sandwich in a velvet bag. Once you get past the wrapping, it’s nothing special.

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Giamatti, Lewis happy to be a part of Charleston Film Festival

BY BILL THOMPSON

bthompson@postandcourier.com

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n filmmaking, it’s the domino effect.

Offer a fresh, engaging script and you have a better than even chance of securing a high-profile actor for the leading role. Although the movie still may not be a lock to go into production, signing the star on the dotted line is the pivotal step in a cascade of signings.

So it was with “Barney’s Version” and leading character actor Paul Giamatti.

“It all starts with a good script,” says the film’s director, Richard Lewis. “The kind that attracts a good actor, which ours did. And once you’ve attracted someone like Paul, others want to work with him because he’s regarded so highly in the industry.”

Based on the late Mordecai Richler’s sprawling 1997 novel of the same name, “Barney’s Version” is a showcase presentation of the second annual Charleston Film Festival, which runs through Sunday at the Terrace Theatre on James Island. It will screen at 1 p.m. today and again at 4 p.m.

Friday.

Distilling Richler’s novel was no mean feat. And Lewis worked closely with screenwriter Michael Konyves on the final draft.

“Trying to tell the story without the first-person voice-over narration of the book was challenging because in the novel it’s the main artery into the lead character’s thought processes,” says Lewis, a veteran TV producer and writer making his second foray as a feature film director.

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Director Richard J. Lewis.

“It was difficult to figure out how to tell the story without that. I wrote a few drafts of the script that had the voice-over in it, but we went without it in the end.”

Apart from the film buffs’ delight of cameos by some of Canada’s top directors, among them Atom Egoyan, Denys Arcand and David

Cronenberg, the supporting cast of “Barney’s Version” constitutes a rack of topdrawer “dominoes” who fell snugly into place.

There’s Dustin Hoffman as Barney Panofsky’s (Giamatti) father, Minnie Driver as his shrill, annoying second wife, Saul Rubinek as the father of Panofsky’s first wife, Bruce Greenwood as Panofsky’s romantic rival and, above all, Rosamund Pike as Panofsky’s third and most dutiful spouse.

Pike, an actress heretofore known for roles as the villainous Bond Girl in “Day Another Day,” is one of the film’s chief surprises.

“She’s usually not used this way,” says Lewis, a long-time producer for TV’s “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.”

“For the most part, she been the pretty face on screen or played an ingenue. In this

film, she had a real opportunity to show what she could do.”

Next up for the Los Angeles-based Lewis are a new literary adaptation with Konyves and a film involving an Inuit village in Canada.

Moving adroitly between TV and features necessitates learning how to alter your pace, he says.

“Really good TV means making good script decisions. There’s a certain no-nonsense element to the pace of it (shooting). That’s the kind of machine we had on ‘CSI.’ If you bring that kind of energy and attack to feature filmmaking, it can throw people off. But I like that pace, and I used it for ‘Barney’s Version.’ It’s like the difference between tennis and golf. In tennis, you have many opportunities to

hit a good shot, but in golf each shot is really important.”

Though Lewis was unable to attend this year’s festival, he says he’s here in spirit.

His life has been a love affair with movies and the festivals they graced.

As a young man living in Paris, Lewis was consumed with filmgoing. It was a daily event.

“You could go out any day and see whatever films you wanted to see. But now, due to modern-day film distribution patterns, not everybody in smaller cities gets the chance to see anything but the big (mainstream) studio pictures. So I think it’s great that Paul is bringing so many movies to Charleston.”

Reach Bill Thompson at 937-5707.

Helms comes of age in charming comedy ‘Cedar Rapids’

BY JAKE COYLE

Associated Press

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edar Rapids” begins very much like an Alexander Payne Midwestern comedy is expected to: with an afternoon sex romp between Sigourney Weaver and a companion.

Her caller is the woefully earnest Tim Lippe (Ed Helms), who when Weaver’s character, Macy — Tim’s former seventh-grade teacher — tells him that they’re just “having a good time,” he sincerely corrects her: “No, we’re having the best time.”

Tim is a 34-year-old Brown Star Insurance salesman in Brown Valley, Wis. He has somehow managed to get through life experiencing almost nothing.

When the company’s star

salesman, Thomas Lennon, unexpectedly dies, boss Bill Krogstad (Stephen Root) sends Tim to the annual insurance convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Though such a trip may not sound like the stuff of heart-stopping cinema, the trip proves a late coming-ofage for Tim, who befriends partying colleagues, experiments with drugs and has a moral crisis.

For Tim, Cedar Rapids might as well be Las Vegas, (where Helms went in “The Hangover”).

But “Cedar Rapids” is not an Alexander Payne (“Election,” “About Schmidt”) picture. He’s the film’s executive producer. It was directed by Miguel Arteta (“Youth in Revolt,” “The Good Girl”) and written by Phil Johnston.

“Cedar Rapids” lacks the

Fox (the reliably excellent Anne Heche) and the buttondown Ronald Wilkes (Isiah Whitlock Jr.). ★★★ (of 5) They quickly realize that DIRECTOR: Miguel Arteta. the sweater-clad, SherrySTARRING: Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche, Isiah drinking Tim is in need of Whitlock Jr., Stephen Root. some life exposure. The trio RATED: R for crude and sexual content, language and faithfully swarms around drug use. their protagonist, giving him RUN TIME: 1 hour, 27 minutes. an awakening amid woodWHAT DID YOU THINK?: Find this review at paneled walls and drab hotel www.charlestonscene.com and offer your FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES interiors.

Ed Helms in “Cedar opinion of the film.

Helms exudes an innocence Rapids.” and sweetness similar to Carell, adding a touch of Ivy Dean Ziegler. Of course, he jungle,” he tells Tim. darkness that Payne surely league nerdiness. As leading The gifted Reilly is now quickly falls in with “Deanwould have injected, and zie” (John C. Reilly), a brash, almost principally a comedic man in “Cedar Rapids,” he the film instead unfolds holds the screen well, buoyed actor — and with good reajoke-spewing, recently diconventionally as a charmson. He’s the most lovable of by the strong supporting vorced insurance veteran ing, belated coming-of-age goof balls, with his eyes roll- cast. Utterly guileless, he and hotel bar hero. comedy. marvels at banal things such ing around his sockets craWhen Tim is dispatched to For Reilly, this is enoras a rental car (“Sweet!”) and mously fun. He’s something zily and a voice that sounds Cedar Rapids, he’s charged airline peanuts. It’s getting like the living embodiment drunk even when it’s sober. with two objectives: conto be a familiar gag, but it’s Tim is also befriended by of the “Saturday Night tinue the company’s winLive” character Bill Brasky, two other veteran insurance still hard to resist, especially ning streak of taking the salesmen: the nearly equally when Reilly and Heche are a mythic, hard-drinking prestigious Two Diamonds in your corner. hedonistic Joan Ostrowskisalesman. “Welcome to the prize, and stay clear of

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36E.Thursday, March 17, 2011___________________________________________ CHARLESTONSCENE.COM __________________________________________________ The Post and Courier * Movies opening this week SCORE: Out of 5 stars G: General Audiences PG: Parental Guidance PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned, some content unsuitable for children under 13 NR: Not Rated R: Restricted Note: Dates and times are subject to change. Call the theater to make sure times are correct.

THE ADJUSTMENT BUREAU ★★★ PG-13

BIG MOMMA’S: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON ★ PG-13

THE GREEN HORNET ★★ PG-13

A politician (Matt Damon) in love with a ballerina (Emily Blunt) tries to fight Fate.

Martin Lawrence stars in the third installment of the Big Momma’s series.

Britt Reid and his father’s assistant Kato team up to fight crime.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:30, 4, 7, 9:35 Cinebarre: Today: 1:40, 4:25, 7:25, 10:05 Citadel: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:15, 2:25, 4:45, 7:20, 9:45 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:30, 2:40, 4:50, 7:30, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:10, 4:50, 7:20, 9:50 Regal 18: Today: 1:10, 4, 6:50, 9:35 Terrace: Today: 2:15, 4:45, 7:05, 9:15 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 1:25, 4:45, 7:25, 9:20

*BARNEY’S VERSION R

Paul Giamatti stars as Barney, a 65-year-old man looking back at his colorful life.

Terrace: Fri: 4 Sat-Sun: 9 Mon-Thurs, March 24: 2, 4:20, 7:15, 9:15

BATTLE: LOS ANGELES ★★ PG-13

Aliens invade the City of Angels.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:40, 2:10, 4:20, 4:55, 7:10, 7:40, 9:50, 10:20 Cinebarre: Today: 1:20, 4:20, 7:35, 10:30 Citadel: Today-Thurs, March 24: 11:55, 12:45, 3:20, 4:10, 5:45, 7:10, 8:10, 9:50 Hwy. 21: Today: 7 Fri-Sun and Thurs, March 24: 8 Hippodrome: Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 24: 7, 9:15 Sat-Sun: 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:15 James Island 8: Today-Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 24: 4:10, 7, 9:55 SatSun: 1:15, 4:10, 7, 9:55 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:30, 2:20, 4:30, 5:10, 7:10, 7:50, 10, 10:30 Regal 18: Today: 1, 1:30, 3:45, 4:15, 6:45, 7:15, 9:30, 10

BEASTLY ★★ PG-13

A modern day retelling of “Beauty and the Beast,” starring Alex Pettyfer and Vanessa Hudgens.

Azalea Square: Today: 12:45, 2:55, 5:05, 7:15, 9:30 Cinebarre: Today: 1:55, 4:50, 7:50, 10:35 Citadel: Today: 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 12:10, 2:35, 5, 7:25, 9:50 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:45, 2:50, 5:05, 7:20, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:25, 4:35, 7:15, 9:25 Regal 18: Today: 2, 4:45, 7:40, 9:50

THEATERS

Azalea Square: Today: 12:20, 2:55, 5:35, 8:05, 10:35 Citadel: Today: 11:55, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20, 9:55 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 4:55, 9:50 Northwoods: Today: 12:15, 2:35, 4:55, 7:15, 9:40 Regal 18: Today: 1:05, 3:40, 6:35, 9:10

CEDAR RAPIDS ★★★ R A naive insurance agent meets three convention veterans.

Citadel: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:50 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:50, 5:30, 8, 10:15 Terrace: Today: 1:30, 3:45, 7:20, 9:10 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 1:30, 3:45, 6:50, 9:10

CHARLESTON FILM FESTIVAL

Terrace: Today-Sun: Times vary. Call theatre for information.

THE FIGHTER ★★★★ R

Hwy. 21: Today: 9 Fri-Sun and Thurs, March 24: 10

HALL PASS ★½ R

A man’s wife grants him permission to have an affair.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:45, 4:25, 7:15, 9:45 Cinebarre: Today: 2, 4:45, 7:40, 10:25 Citadel: Today-Thurs, March 24: noon, 2:20, 4:40, 7:10, 9:40 James Island 8: Today-Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 24: 4:25, 7:15, 9:50 Sat-Sun: 1:40, 4:25, 7:15, 9:50 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:20, 9:50 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:45, 4:55, 7:55, 10:25 Regal 18: Today: 1:20, 3:50, 6:30, 9:05

I AM NUMBER FOUR ★★★ PG-13 A mysterious teenager masks his identity to hide from an evil enemy. Stars Dianna Agron and Alex Pettyfer.

Terrace: Today: 1:45, 4:30, 7:15, 9:20

Azalea Square: Today: 1:20, 4:10, 7:20, 10:05 Citadel: Today: 11:50, 4:45, 7:15 Northwoods: Today: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:45 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 7:10, 9:45 Regal 18: Today: 1:55, 4:30, 7:05, 9:40

GNOMEO AND JULIET ★★★ G

JUST GO WITH IT ★★½ PG-13

Azalea Square: Today: 1:05, 3:10, 5:20, 7:25, 9:25 Cinebarre: Today: 2:15, 4:40 Citadel 3D: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 7 Hwy. 21: Fri-Sun and Thurs, March 24: 8 Northwoods: Today: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30, 7 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:15, 4:45, 6:50, 9:20

Azalea Square: Today: 1:50, 4:30, 7:10, 10:10 Cinebarre: Today: 7:15, 10 Citadel: Today: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:20, 9:50 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 12:05, 2:30, 7:20 James Island 8: Today: 7:05 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 24: 1:10, 4, 7, 9:20 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1, 4, 6:55, 9:40 Regal 18: Today: 1:35, 4:20, 7, 9:50

THE GRACE CARD ★ PG

JUSTIN BIEBER: NEVER SAY NEVER ★★★½ G

A cop struggles with the death of his son.

The story of teen pop idol Justin Bieber.

A former boxing hero and his half-brother train for a historic bout.

James McAvoy and Emily Blunt lend their voices to this retelling of Shakespeare’s classic story.

Citadel: Today: noon Regal 18: Today: 1

A man uses a mother and her children to try to land his dream girl.

Citadel 3D: Today-Thurs, March 24: 9 James Island 8 3D: Today: 4:35, 7:15, 9:55

Azalea Square, 215 Azalea Square Blvd., Summerville, 821-8000 | Cinebarre, 963 Houston-Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 884-7885 | Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with IMAX, 2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 556-4629 | Highway 21 Drive In, Beaufort, 8464500 | James Island 8, Folly and Central Park Rd., 795-9499 | Hippodrome, 360 Concord St., Suite 100, 724-9132 | Cinemark Movies 8, 4488 Ladson Rd., Summerville, 800-326-3264 (dial 1415#) | Palmetto Grande, U.S. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, 216TOWN | Regal Cinemas 18, 2401 Mall Drive, North Charleston, 529-1946 | Terrace, 1956-D Maybank Hwy., 762-9494 | Ivanhoe Cinema 4, Walterboro, 549-6400 | Northwoods Stadium Cinemas, 2181 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston, 518-6000

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JUSTIN BIEBER NEVER SAY NEVER: THE DIRECTOR’S FAN CUT

RED RIDING HOOD ★½ PG-13

Palmetto Grande 3D: Today: 1:40, 4:25, 7:25, 10:05

Amanda Seyfried stars in this retelling of the fairy tale.

THE KING’S SPEECH ★★★★★ R

Azalea Square: Today: 12:15, 2:45, 5:15, 7:45, 10:15 Cinebarre: Today: 1:45, 4:30, 7:30, 10:15 Citadel: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:15, 2:30, 4:50, 7:25, 9:40 James Island 8: Today-Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 24: 4, 7:35, 10 SatSun: 1:20, 4, 7:35, 10 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:25, 2:35, 4:50, 7:20, 9:45 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:50, 4:20, 7:40, 10:20 Regal 18: Today: 1:50, 4:35, 7:25, 9:55

King George VI overcomes a speech impediment.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:25, 6:50 Cinebarre: Today: 1, 4, 7:10, 10:05 Citadel: Today-Thurs, March 24: 11:40, 2:10, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 Northwoods: Today: 1, 3:50, 6:50, 9:10 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 1, 3:50 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:20, 4:10, 7:05, 9:55 Regal 18: Today: 2:10, 5, 7:50

*LIMITLESS PG-13

A man (Bradley Cooper) discovers a drug that gives him almost supernatural abilities.

Citadel: Fri-Thurs, March 24: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:20, 9:55 James Island 8: Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 24: 4:30, 7:20, 9:45 Sat-Sun: 1:50, 4:30, 7:20, 9:45 Northwoods: Fri-Thurs, March 24: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30

*THE LINCOLN LAWYER

R

A defense attorney working out of the back seat of his car lands a high-profile client. Stars Matthew McConaughey.

Citadel: Fri-Thurs, March 24: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 James Island 8: Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 24: 4:15, 7, 9:40 Sat-Sun: 1:30, 4:15, 7, 9:40 Northwoods: Fri-Thurs, March 24: 1:10, 4, 7, 9:30

WALT DISNEY STUDIOS

Ki, voiced by Elisabeth Harnois, is shown in a scene from “Mars Needs Moms.”

MARS NEEDS MOMS ★★½ PG A boy has to save his mother after she is abducted by Martians.

Azalea Square 3D: Today: 12:10, 2:35, 4:50, 7:05, 9:20 Azalea Square: Today: 12:40, 3:05, 5:20, 7:35, 9:55 Cinebarre 3D: Today: 1:50, 4:15, 7, 9:35 Citadel 3D: Today: 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:20 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 12:20, 2:30, 4:45, 7, 9:20 James Island 8: Today: 5:20, 7:30, 9:40 Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 24: 4:20, 7:05, 9:15 Sat-Sun: 2:15, 4:20, 7:05, 9:15 Northwoods 3D: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:40, 2:40, 4:40, 7, 9 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:40, 5:20, 7:35 Palmetto Grande 3D: Today: 2:05, 4:15, 6:45, 9:10 Regal 18: Today: 1:15, 3:30, 6;40, 9 Regal 18 3D: Today: 1:45, 4:55, 7:10, 9:40

THE ROOMMATE ★ PG-13 A student fears for her life after being assigned a new roommate.

Regal 18: Today: 1:25, 3:55, 6:55, 9:25

TAKE ME HOME TONIGHT ★★ R

An ambitionless young man tries to land his dream girl during a wild party.

Azalea Square: Today: 4:15, 9:35 Cinebarre: Today: 2:20, 4:55, 7:45, 10:20 Citadel: Today: 2:30, 9:50 James Island 8: Today: 4:15, 9:40 Northwoods: Today: 9:10 Palmetto Grande: Today: 9:45 Regal 18: Today: 1:40, 4:10, 7:20, 9:45

*PAUL R

TRUE GRIT ★★★★ PG-13

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Michael Flatley’s world-renowned show.

Citadel: Fri-Thurs, March 24: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:15, 9:45 James Island 8: Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 24: 4:20, 7:25, 9:50 Sat-Sun: 1:45, 4:20, 7:25, 9:50 Northwoods: Fri-Thurs, March 24: 12:25, 2:50, 5:10, 7:30, 9:50

U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn helps a girl find her father’s murderer.

*MADE IN DAGENHAM R

RANGO ★★ PG

LORD OF THE DANCE 3D NR

Azalea Square: Today: noon, 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10 Regal 18: Today: 1:15, 4, 7, 9:35

The true story of the 1968 strike against the Ford Dagenham plant in protest of gender-based discrimination.

Terrace: Sat: 7 Sun: 4 Mon-Thurs, March 24: 1:45, 4, 7, 9:15

*THE MAGIC FLUTE NR

Enjoy a simulcast of the opera from Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Italy.

James Island 8: Thurs, March 24: 2

THEATERS

A couple of British geeks find an extraterrestrial while traveling in the United States.

A chameleon must protect a Western town.

Azalea Square: Today: noon, 12:30, 2:30, 3, 5, 5:30, 7:30, 8, 10, 10:30 Cinebarre: Today: 1:25, 4:10, 7:05, 9:45 Citadel: Today: 11:50, 12:50, 2:10, 3:10, 4:35, 5:35, 7, 8:10, 9:25 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 11:50, 2:10, 4:35, 7, 9:25 Hwy. 21: Today: 7 Fri-Sun and Thurs, March 24: 9:30 James Island 8: Today-Fri and Mon-Thurs, March 24: 4:35, 7:10, 9:45 Sat-Sun: 2, 4:35, 7:10, 9:45 Northwoods: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:20, 2:40, 4:55, 7:15, 9:35 Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:10, 2, 3:50, 4:40, 7, 7:45, 9:30, 10:15 Regal 18: Today: 1:05, 1:30, 3:35, 4:05, 6:45, 7:30, 9:20, 10

Hwy. 21: Today: 8:50

UNKNOWN ★★ PG-13

Liam Neeson is a doctor who discovers that another man has assumed his identity.

Azalea Square: Today: 1:35, 4:05, 6:55, 9:40 Cinebarre: Today: 1:30, 4:20, 7:20, 10:10 Citadel: Today-Thurs, March 24: 12:05, 2:30, 4:55, 7:25, 10 James Island 8: Today: 4:05, 7, 9:30 Fri-Thurs, March 24: 7:25, 9:50 Northwoods: Today: 12:20, 2:40, 5, 7:25, 9:50 Palmetto Grande: Today: 2:30, 5, 7:30, 10:10 Regal 18: Today: 2:05, 4:50, 7:45

Azalea Square, 215 Azalea Square Blvd., Summerville, 821-8000 | Cinebarre, 963 Houston-Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 884-7885 | Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with IMAX, 2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 556-4629 | Highway 21 Drive In, Beaufort, 8464500 | James Island 8, Folly and Central Park Rd., 795-9499 | Hippodrome, 360 Concord St., Suite 100, 724-9132 | Cinemark Movies 8, 4488 Ladson Rd., Summerville, 800-326-3264 (dial 1415#) | Palmetto Grande, U.S. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, 216TOWN | Regal Cinemas 18, 2401 Mall Drive, North Charleston, 529-1946 | Terrace, 1956-D Maybank Hwy., 762-9494 | Ivanhoe Cinema 4, Walterboro, 549-6400 | Northwoods Stadium Cinemas, 2181 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston, 518-6000

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Johnny Pundt answers the tough questions

BY VIKKI MATSIS

Special to The Post and Courier

J

ohn Pundt and Trever Webster’s opening reception for their show, “Creatures of Habit,” is 7-10 p.m. Friday at Muddy Waters Coffee Shop in West Ashley.

Pundt is a screen printer.

In this art show, he and Webster explore the darker side of life. The show is free.

THE PLACE I CALL HOME IS: Warm and fuzzy, except it smells like flowers, feet, cats and chemicals from time to time.

FIRST THING I DO IN THE MORNING: Try not to get scratched in the face by a hungry cat.

I LOVE TO: Learn cool new tricks. Got any? Origami cranes?

I’M DAYDREAMING ABOUT: Frogs and snails, and puppydog tails.

MY INSPIRATION COMES FROM: Epic undiagnosed attention deficient disorder.

Epic.

I AM MOST GRATEFUL FOR: My family and friends who have put up with my mood swings and whims ... including my awesome son.

MY WORST FEAR IS: Getting hit by a flaming fist soaked in tiger blood.

IF I HAD THREE WISHES, THEY WOULD BE: More wishes, more wishes, more wishes HERBIVORE OR CARNIVORE?: Omnivore. I am not afraid of tofu, it fears me because I fear no vegan.

TELEVISION IS: Downloaded. Best show ever.

MY FAMILY SAYS I AM: A heaping handful of hot lava.

I don’t really know, I better consult the oracle (Mom? Dad?) NEXT EVENT: “Creatures of Habit” on Friday at Muddy

Business Review Mondays in

Knowledge is power.

Waters.

IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW: I would probably have exploded by 15, possibly 13.

PRICE RANGE OF ARTWORK: Depends on my mood. Between $20 and to the sky, but we can settle with a cool million (or a grand).

WEBSITE: zen-grafix.com.

PROVIDED

Johnny Pundt.

PUNDT

“Peacock”

R60-474140

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Camellia Walks

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy the beauty of Middleton Place’s 3,500+ camellias during these guided walks. Reservations required.

WHEN: March 17, 19, 22, 24, 26, 29, 31 at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road PRICE: $15-$25 FOR MORE INFO: 843-556-6020 or middletonplace.org

Festival of Houses and Gardens

DESCRIPTION: The Historic Charleston Foundation will host its 64th annual festival showcasing Charleston’s most beautiful homes and gardens in 11 neighborhoods.

WHEN: March 17-24, 2-5 p.m.; March 25, 6-9 p.m.; March 26, 27, 2-5 p.m.; March 28, 6-9 p.m.; March 29 through April 1, 2-5 p.m.; April 2, 6-9 p.m.; April 3-4, 2-5 p.m.; April 5, 6-9 p.m.; April 7-14, 2-5 p.m.

WHERE: Festival of Houses & Gardens: Historic Charleston Foundation, 40 E. Bay St. PRICE: $45 per tour FOR MORE INFO: 843-722-3405 or historiccharleston.org

Summerville Third Thursday

WHEN: March 18, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: American Theater, 446 King St. PRICE: $35-$100 FOR MORE INFO: 843-883-0343 or affa-sc.org

Contra Dance

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a contra dance called by Janet Shepherd with music by Anna’s Bananas. No partner required.

WHEN: March 18, 7: 45 p.m. to 11 p.m.

WHERE: Felix C. Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle PRICE: $8

‘Farragut North’

FILE/ALAN HAWES/STAFF

The Sound of Charleston, concerts featuring jazz, gospel, Gershwin, Gullah and more, will be held in the historic Circular Congregational Church in downtown Charleston starting March 18.

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an art walk, craft activities, shopping, live music and more.

WHEN: March 17, 5-8 p.m.

WHERE: Third Thursdays Downtown Summerville, North Main Street PRICE: Free FOR MORE INFO: 843-821-7260 or summervilledream.org

Aerobics Classes

DESCRIPTION: Wando Community Education will offer Quick-Fit aerobics classes led by instructor Vicki Walker. The workout combines weights, kettle bells, Stability balls and other equipment.

WHEN: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

WHERE: Sullivan’s Island Elementary School, 1120 Rifle Range Road PRICE: $50 for six-week sessions FOR MORE INFO: 345-2900

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

DESCRIPTION: Celebrated chef Sean Brock will team up with Boston’s award-winning chef Tony Maws to present a five-course dinner in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. WHEN: March 17, 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: McCrady’s, 2 Unity Alley PRICE: $65, $110 with wine pairings FOR MORE INFO: 843-577-0025 or mccradysrestaurant.com

‘Superior Donuts’

DESCRIPTION: Sharon Graci will direct Tracy Letts’ “Superior Donuts,” a comedy-drama about the owner of a run-down doughnut shop in

Chicago and his one employee who wants to improve the shop.

WHEN: March 17-19, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Pure Theatre, 334-I E. Bay St. PRICE: $15-$30 FOR MORE INFO: 843-723-4444 or puretheatre.org

‘HELIUM’

DESCRIPTION: Presented by Charleston Stage. In the fog of dementia, Miss Molly is no-longer bound by space and time. This touching story explores the world of aging and celebrates the wonder and resilience of the human mind.

Directed by Julian Wiles.

LEAD SPONSOR: The Albert Sottile Foundation ASSOCIATE SPONSOR: Publix Super Markets Charities WHEN: March 17-19, 8:30 p.m., March 20, 3 p.m.

WHERE: Dock Street Theater, 135 Church St. PRICE: $34-$48 adults, $32-$48 seniors, $22-$48 students FOR MORE INFO: 843-577-7183 or charlestonstage.com

FRIDAY The Sound of Charleston

DESCRIPTION: Experience the sounds that define Charleston and its Southern charm — jazz, gospel, Gershwin, Gullah, spirituals, Civil War songs — coming to life in sacred and historic spaces during a 75-minute live concert. All concerts

will be staged in the historic Circular Congregational Church in downtown Charleston.

WHEN: March 18, March 25, April 1, April 8, April 14, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 18, May 20, May 26, 7 p.m.; April 21, 1 p.m.; May 28, June 4, June 11, 3 p.m.

WHERE: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. PRICE: $16-$28 FOR MORE INFO: 843-270-4903 or soundofcharleston.com

Art in the Evening

DESCRIPTION: An art show and sale accompanied by live music.

WHEN: Fridays.

WHERE: Charleston Market, North and South Market Street.

FOR MORE INFO: 937-0920

Ballroom Dance Parties

DESCRIPTION: Group dance lesson followed by open dancing.

WHEN: Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Ballroom Dance Club, 1632 Ashley Hall Road PRICE: $8 FOR MORE INFO: 871-6575 or ballroomdancecharleston.com

Kate Clinton in Charleston

DESCRIPTION: The Alliance For Full Acceptance will host a performance by humorist Kate Clinton followed by a discussion of LGBT rights with Clinton’s partner Urvashi Vaid, a civil and LGBT rights activist

DESCRIPTION: This political drama

by Beau Willimon tells the story of a young press secretary’s disillusionment during a presidential campaign.

WHEN: March 18-19 and March 2526, 8 p.m.; March 20, 3 p.m.

WHERE: The Village Playhouse, 730 Coleman Blvd.

PRICE: $20-$27 FOR MORE INFO: 843-856-1579 or villageplayhouse.com

‘Messiah on the Frigidaire’

DESCRIPTION: When Jesus’ image appears on a trailer park refrigerator, a small South Carolina town is projected into the national scene.

WHEN: March 18-19, March 24-26 and March 31-April 2, 8 p.m., March 27 and April 3, 3 p.m.

WHERE: The Footlight Players, 20 Queen St. PRICE: $15-$25 FOR MORE INFO: 843-722-4487 or footlightplayers.net

SATURDAY Historic Plant Sale

DESCRIPTION: Shop for a variety of plants that are well-suited for Lowcountry gardens. Cash or check only.

WHEN: March 19, 8 a.m. to noon.

WHERE: Summerville Dorchester Museum, 100 E. Doty Ave.

Beautiful Bulldog Contest

DESCRIPTION: The Citadel Football Association will host its first English bulldog competition. Dogs will be judged in categories such as Best Tail-wagger, Best Costume, Miss Congeniality and Most Beautiful Bulldog. Proceeds will benefit its football scholarship. A spring football game will follow the contest WHEN: March 19, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

WHERE: Johnson Hagood Stadium, Congress Street and Hagood Avenue.

PRICE: $30 entry fee, $5 spectator donation.

FOR MORE INFO: 864-230-6002 or citadelfootballassociation.com.

‘Busy (Not Stressed)’ Lecture

DESCRIPTION: The church will host a discussion by an American Buddhist nun on the difference between being stressed and being busy.

WHEN: March 19, 10 a.m. to noon.

WHERE: Unity Church, 2535 Leeds Ave. PRICE: $10, $5 students/seniors FOR MORE INFO: 843-566-0600 or http: //unitychs.org

Lowcountry Artists Market

DESCRIPTION: Browse art, jewelry, vintage clothes, home decor, fashion accessories and more from local artisans and dealers. Food and adult beverages will be available for purchase.

WHEN: March 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: The Music Farm, 32 Ann St. PRICE: Free admission FOR MORE INFO: 843-577-6969 or musicfarm.com

Masters of the Building Arts Festival

DESCRIPTION: The American College of the Building Arts will hold a festival celebrating master craftspeople. The event will include artisan demonstrations, live music, food, lectures and more.

WHEN: March 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: The American College of the Building Arts, 21 Magazine St. PRICE: Free FOR MORE INFO: 843-266-7847 or buildingartscollege.us

Art Discovery Walking Tours

DESCRIPTION: This 90-minute tour highlights historic sites that have inspired artists for centuries.

WHEN: Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. PRICE: $20 FOR MORE INFO: 843-729-3420 or charlestonwalks.com

ArtFest 2011

DESCRIPTION: The 15th annual town of Mount Pleasant ArtFest will feature dance and theater performances, a dog fashion show, crafts, children’s activities, food, live music and much more.

WHEN: March 19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Mount Pleasant Towne Centre, 1600 Palmetto Grande Drive PRICE: Free

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FOR MORE INFO: 843-884-8517 or http: //townofmountpleasant. com

Second annual Music Festival

DESCRIPTION: Support Carolina Children’s Charity and enjoy a day of music from Fowler’s Mustache, Heyrocco, Tidal Jive, Grove Train and Jamison Alley. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be available as well as beer and wine. All proceeds will benefit CCC. WHEN: March 19, noon to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Memorial Waterfront Park, 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd.

PRICE: $5 FOR MORE INFO: 843-884-8517 or townofmountpleasant.com

Spring Festival

DESCRIPTION: Celebrate the arrival of spring with paddleboard demonstrations, a reptile show, fishing clinics, kayaking tours, children’s activities, a boat show, food and drinks, live music and more.

WHEN: March 19, noon to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Freshfields Village, 149 Village Green Lane PRICE: Free

Edisto Ultimate Chef Competition

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy live music, a kayaking excursion, prize drawings, a chef competition and an oyster roast. Proceeds will benefit Learning Through Loggerheads.

WHEN: March 19, 1 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: McConkey’s Jungle Shack, 108 Edisto Road FOR MORE INFO: 843-869-0097 or ltlonline.org

Mary Whyte Book Signing

DESCRIPTION: Local artist Mary Whyte will be signing copies of her new book, “Working South: Paintings and Sketches by Mary Whyte.”

WHEN: March 19, 1 p.m.

WHERE: Barnes & Noble, 1716 Towne Centre Way, Mt. Pleasant.

PRICE: Free

WHEN: March 19, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Monster Music & Movies, 946 Orleans Road PRICE: Free FOR MORE INFO: 843-571-4657 or monstermusicandmovies.com

Palmetto Fiber Arts Guild Meeting

DESCRIPTION: Participants will learn needle felting.

WHEN: March 19, 2 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Charleston Area Senior Center, 259 Meeting St. PRICE: Free

‘Sister Santee’ book signing

DESCRIPTION: The Post and Courier’s Ken Burger will be at Michelle’s Salon and Spa to sign copies of his latest book “Sister Santee.”

WHEN: March 19, 4-6 p.m.

WHERE: Michelle’s Salon and Spa, 103 East Cooper Ave.

School Fundraiser

DESCRIPTION: St. John Catholic School will hold its annual fundraising event, which will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, silent and live auctions, beach music and more.

WHEN: March 19, 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Atrium at Blackbaud, 2000 Daniel Island Drive.

PRICE: $30 in advance, $35 at door.

FOR MORE INFO: 843-744-3901 or http: //stjohncatholicsc.org

‘Artist Lock In II’

DESCRIPTION: On March 18, 25 artists will be locked in the gallery for 24 hours and required to produce a minimum of 10 pieces each. During the art show, the art will be priced to sell between $10 and $500.

WHEN: March 19, 7-11 p.m.

WHERE: Eye Level Art Gallery, 103 Spring St. PRICE: Free admission FOR MORE INFO: 843-425-3576 or http://eyelevelart.com

Gospel Music Concert

DESCRIPTION: Former Post and Courier reporter Herb Frazier will be signing copies of his book “Behind God’s Back.”

WHEN: March 19, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Barnes & Noble, 7620 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston.

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy live gospel music from Grammy Award-winning artist Jason Crabb as well as The Nelons. Proceeds support the Charleston County Volunteer Rescue Squad.

WHEN: March 19, 7 p.m.

WHERE: Charleston Southern University Lightsey Chapel Auditorium, 9200 University Blvd.

PRICE: $14 in advance, $16 at door FOR MORE INFO: 1-800-922-7315 or 843-763-2136 or csuniv.edu

Free Performance

Benefit Concert

‘Behind God’s Back’ book signing

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy free pizza and beer and a live in-store performance by local musician Graham Whorley.

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy performances

by Lorna Roberts, David Owens, Bob Tobin and Ted McKee. Refreshments

will be available for sale. Proceeds benefit local inner-city school enrichment programs.

WHEN: March 19, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Gage Hall, 4 Archdale St. PRICE: $10 FOR MORE INFO: 367-9663 or 2244472

to win a cash prize. Proceeds from the event will benefit several area nonprofit groups.

WHEN: March 20, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Taco Boy, 217 Huger St. PRICE: $12 entry fee

‘A Cato Tribute’

DESCRIPTION: A naturalist will lead participants through a section of Four Holes Swamp where they will look for alligators, owls, bats and other nocturnal creatures.

WHEN: March 19, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest, 336 Sanctuary Road PRICE: $10 FOR MORE INFO: 843-462-2150 or beidlerforestcom

DESCRIPTION: The Charleston Men’s Chorus will perform a special concert in honor of Wayland H. Cato Jr. and his wife, Marion Rivers Cato. The chorus will be singing the couple’s favorite selections such as “Danny Boy” and Broadway medleys.

WHEN: March 20, 3 p.m.

WHERE: Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. PRICE: $15, free to ages 6 and younger FOR MORE INFO: 843-720-8505 or cmchorus.com

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County Park Customer Appreciation Day

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy free admission, parking and activities at all Charleston County parks, as well as free fishing on the Folly Beach Fishing Pier.

WHEN: March 20, beginning at 8 a.m.

WHERE: Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission, 861 Riverland Drive PRICE: Free FOR MORE INFO: 843-762-8089 or ccprc.com

Purim Pet Parade

DESCRIPTION: The Purim Pet Parade will have four categories: Queen Esther, King Ahasuerus, Most Unusual and Best Pet Trick. Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

WHEN: March 20, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Jewish Community Center, 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd.

PRICE: Free

Oyster Roast

DESCRIPTION: The Lowcountry Senior Center will hold an oyster roast fundraiser that will include hotdogs and drinks. A cash bar featuring beer and wine will also be available.

Live music will be provided by Travis Allison.

WHEN: March 20, 2 to 5 p.m.

WHERE: Bowen’s Island Restaurant, 1870 Bowens Island Road PRICE: $20 in advance, $25 at door FOR MORE INFO: 843-762-9555

Scrabble Tournament

DESCRIPTION: Surcee Press, a new local publishing company, will host a Scrabble tournament that will feature 64 competitors who will vie

Bridge Lessons

WHEN: Mondays, 3 to 5 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bridge Center, 1740 Ashley River Road PRICE: $135 for 11 sessions FOR MORE INFO: 843-556-4145

Beginner Shag Lessons

WHEN: March 21 and March 28, 6 p.m.

WHERE: Alhambra Hall, 131 Middle St. FOR MORE INFO: 843-886-9920

TUESDAY Creative Retirement Lectures

DESCRIPTION: The Center for Creative Retirement presents two lectures. The first will be given by Michael Haga, a College of Charleston art history professor, titled “The Altar at Pergamon: Satan’s Throne?”

The second lecture will be presented by Raye Nilius, a ranger with the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge, on “The Effects of Climate Change on a Wildlife Refuge.”

WHEN: March 22, 1 p.m.

WHERE: St. Joseph’s Family Center 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd.

PRICE: Free FOR MORE INFO: 843-953-5488

WEDNESDAY Book Signing

DESCRIPTION: Author John R. Young will be available to sign copies of his new book “A Walk in the Parks.”

WHEN: March 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Historic Charleston Foundation, 40 E. Bay St. PRICE: Free

FOR MORE INFO: 843-723-1623 or historiccharleston.org

‘Pour It Forward’

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy a wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, music and more and support the Southern Women Animal Task Force. This is the first installment of “Pour It Forward,” a monthly event that will donate proceeds to various nonprofit organizations.

WHEN: March 23, 5 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: The Square Onion Too!, 411 Coleman Blvd.

PRICE: $10

Awendaw Green Barn Jam

DESCRIPTION: Music by Hick Child Soup, Stoll Vaughan, Preyhoven and Chelsea Lynn La Bate. Oysters, grilled items and drinks will be sold.

WHEN: March 23, 6 to 10 p.m.

WHERE: Awendaw Green, 4879 Hwy. 17 North PRICE: Free

THURSDAY ‘Cowboys and Cocktails’

DESCRIPTION: Creative Spark Center for the Arts will host “Cowboys and Cocktails,” a fundraising event featuring emcee Rob Fowler, live bluegrass by Yeehaw Junction, dinner and an open bar, live and silent auctions, and more.

WHEN: March 24, 6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Cottage on The Creek, 130 Mill St. PRICE: $50-$60 individuals, $80$100 couples.

FOR MORE INFO: 843-881-3780 or creativespark.org

Understanding Your Credit Score

DESCRIPTION: Learn how credit scores are evaluated during this seminar presented by South Carolina Federal Credit Union.

WHEN: March 24, 6 p.m.

WHERE: Berkeley County LibraryMoncks Corner, 1003 Highway 52 PRICE: Free FOR MORE INFO: 843-569-4359

All About IRAs

DESCRIPTION: William H. Russell, a certified financial planner, will talk about different types of IRAs. WHEN: March 24, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: South Carolina Federal Credit Union, 1945 Sam Rittenberg Boulevard PRICE: Free FOR MORE INFO: 843-569-4359 or http: //scfedseminars.org

‘Fine Art and Flowers’ Opening Night

DESCRIPTION: Enjoy wine and hors

d’oeuvres and view floral arrangements inspired by paintings in the Gibbes collection.

WHEN: March 24, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. PRICE: $75 FOR MORE INFO: 843-722-2706 or gibbesmuseum.org

FRIDAY, MARCH 25 ‘Giftos at the Gibbes’ Lecture and Lunch

DESCRIPTION: Chris Giftos, retired master floral designer and director of special events with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, will present “Giftos at the Gibbes: Memories of the Met.” Participants will enjoy lunch and admission to the museum as well as the lecture.

WHEN: March 25, 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. PRICE: $65 FOR MORE INFO: 843-722-2706 ext.

22 or gibbesmuseum.org

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Writing Workshop

DESCRIPTION: Newly appointed poet-in-residence at Fort Moultrie, Marjory Wentworth, will conduct a writing workshop for those who want to write about Fort Moultrie and Sullivan’s Island. Open to anyone ages 8 and up.

WHEN: March 26, 2 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Fort Moultrie, 1214 Middle St. PRICE: Free FOR MORE INFO: 843-881-5516 or nps.gov/fosu

VOLUNTEERS

CITY OF CHARLESTON GREENHOUSE: Volunteers are needed to help produce the spring flower crop. 958-6434.

ITNCHARLESTONTRIDENT: Volunteer drivers are needed to provide elderly and visually impaired people rides. Call 225-2715 or visit www. itncharlestontrident.org.

SOUTHERNCARE HOSPICE: Volunteers are needed. Call Carolyn at 569-0870.

TRANSITIONS HOSPICE CARE: Volunteers are needed to provide companionship, grief support, light housekeeping, meal preparations, errands or office tasks. Call Sharon at 270-7747.

TRICOUNTY FAMILY MINISTRIES: The organization is in need of experienced cooks and men’s, women’s and children’s clothing. 747-1788 or www.tricountyfamilyministries.org.

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Brad Ball offers a new cork to pop

and a bouquet of ripe pear and apple.

It was developed by La La Bubbly, the newest Wine Agency, a Charlestonchampagne on the local based company composed scene, is quickly becoming of Brad Ball of Ballstein the toast of the town.

Enterprises and Social Wine From its bold and hip Bar, in addition to Grasspackaging to its prime spot roots Wine Wholesalers and on the Social Wine Bar design team Fuzzco. menu, the sparkling wine “We’re actually going has garnered positive buzz to have a whole family of since arriving in Charleston wines, including La Pinot in early February. and La Chard, which should The champagne is a classic be arriving stateside by the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir end of March,” Ball said. blend with white floral notes “We’re trying to create prop-

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Special to The Post and Courier

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er expressions of particular varietals that are balanced and complex.”

Ball was inspired to create his own family of wines came while pursuing a wine industry-focused MBA at the Bordeaux Ecole de Management in France.

“I learned that sparkling wine was the fastest-growing wine segment and that the millennial generation was the fastest-growing consumer segment,” he said.

After completing his degree in October 2009, Ball formed La Wine Agency.

He approached Fuzzco to lead creative development of the project and Grassroots Wine Wholesalers to help with distribution.

Given that Charleston’s warm climate makes it difficult to actually produce wine locally, the company decided to join forces with one of Chile’s top sustainable winemakers to produce their product.

La Bubbly was the first project that the team took on. The sparkling wine utilized grapes from Chile’s cooler maritime climate that were handpicked and fermented slowly in cold, stainless steel tanks to preserve the aromatics, then aged for 60 days so that it could develop depth and complexity.

Next, the team had to tackle the packaging of the product.

Fuzzco co-founder Helen Rice said, “We wanted to make La Bubbly accessible to younger generations of wine drinkers, so a lot of our thinking went into making something that had the right personality. We loved how images magnified and refracted while looking through the glass. We decided to base the design of the bottle around the face.”

The team selected a shot of local writer Karen Briggs’ smiling, bespectacled face to grace the bottle of La Bubbly, though other Charleston

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La Bubbly, by Ballstein Enterprises and Social Wine Bar. personalities are slated to appear on the bottles of the anticipated Pinot Noir and Chardonnay brands, each of which will be retailed at $13.99 per bottle.

La Bubbly is only offered in South Carolina, though all three wines will be made available throughout the Southeast once La Pinot and La Chard are ready for market.

The company is also in talks to produce a Reisling out of Germany, with hopes of adding it to their 2012 program.

“Wine is my passion,” Ball said. “Having the ability to travel and help put something together has been a massive amount of work, but so far it’s been a great experience.”

This week’s deals all come from last year’s spring nationals at Reno, marking the current event taking place right now in Louisville. On this deal from the first qualifying session of the North American PairsA, Allan Popkin of St. Louis earned a near-top. Popkin, playing with his wife, Nancy, stayed out of what appeared to be a very playable slam. However, with the spade honors offside, 11 tricks seem to be the limit on normal play.

Against four no-trump, West led the diamond nine, taken in dummy with the 10. Popkin played a spade to the queen and West’s king. He won the diamond continuation in hand and played three more rounds of the suit, pitching a spade and two clubs from dummy. East discarded two spades and a club; West, a heart.

This persuaded declarer not to repeat the spade finesse. Popkin cashed the spade ace, and now, to guard hearts, East had to unguard clubs. But next came three rounds of hearts, which squeezed West in the black suits in the three-card ending.

The perfect nonsimultaneous double squeeze for 12 tricks earned the Popkins 23.5 out of 25 matchpoints. Was there anything the defenders could have done? Yes, indeed. When West won the first spade, he should have shifted to a top club. This disrupts the timing, since now dummy has to abandon one of the menaces in the majors, or to discard the club that is the entry to the South hand.

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DOONESBURY By Garry Trudeau

B.C. By Mastroianni & Hart

SALLY FORTH By Francesco Marciuliano & Craig Macintosh

PEANUTS By Charles Schulz

JUMP START By Robb Armstrong

BLONDIE By Dean Young

DUSTIN By Steve Kelley & Jeff Parker

CURTIS By Ray Billingsley

GARFIELD By Jim Davis

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DENNIS THE MENACE By Hank Ketcham THE LOCKHORNS By Bunny Hoest & John Reiner

MARMADUKE By Brad & Paul Anderson

BIZARRO By Dan Piraro

Yesterday’s Solution

ZIGGY By Tom Wilson

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NON SEQUITUR By Wiley Miller

BEETLE BAILEY By Mort, Greg & Brian Walker

MALLARD FILLMORE By Bruce Tinsley

JUDGE PARKER By Woody Wilson & Mike Manley

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE By Lynn Johnston

ROSE IS ROSE By Pat Brady & Don Wimmer

MARY WORTH By Joe Giella & Karen Moy

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE By Stephan Pastis

HI AND LOIS By Brian & Greg Walker & Chris Browne

LUANN By Greg Evans

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THE WIZARD OF ID By Brant Parker

BABY BLUES By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

DILBERT By Scott Adams

ANDY CAPP By Reg Smythe

HAGAR THE HORRIBLE By Chris Browne GET FUZZY By Darby Conley

ZITS By Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

GRAND AVENUE By Steve Breen

TODAY’S HOROSCOPE ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let uncertainty stand in the way.

When you let your emotions stand in your way, you lose sight of the possibilities.

TAURUS (April 20May 20): Keep your thoughts to yourself and your plans undercover. The less people know about what you are up to, the easier it will be to get things done.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t be tricked into spending on something you shouldn’t.

Partnering with someone who can contribute equally will enable you to do more for less.

VIRGO (Aug. 23Sept. 22): Don’t be afraid to use a little pressure when dealing with friends, lovers or children if it will help get your point across.

GEMINI (May 21June 20): You can build good friendships if you get involved in an event that combines socializing within the industry where you work.

LIBRA (SEPT. 23OCT. 22): You can expect someone to use emotional blackmail if you are not willing to give into the demands being made.

CANCER (June 21July 22): Combining what you do well or enjoy doing with a service that is in demand will help you gain financial ground and stabilize your future.

SCORPIO (OCT. 23-NOV. 21): Hooking up with someone who’s creative will lead to a partnership that can turn into a viable sideline business.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22DEC. 21): Put your best foot forward when it comes to home and family. Plan your next vacation or sign up for an interest course.

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN. 19): If you stray too far from home, you will face a negative response that can lead to unexpected alterations in your plans.

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18): An old friend will surprise you. A job offer is apparent, so apply for a position or set up an interview with a placement company.

PISCES (FEB. 19MARCH 20): You have to be honest with yourself about your past and present situation if you are going to make positive changes in the future.

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Test your knowledge of fashion designers

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BY REBEKAH BRADFORD

Special to The Post and Courier

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n honor of the upcoming Charleston Fashion Week (March 22-26), this edition of Head2Head is about fashion designers.

Last week, grandmother Maureen Smith knocked off the longtime trivia champ to take the title, which she’ll try to defend against opponent Hilary Dixon who’s a medical assistant.

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QUESTIONS

1. Name the French designer who created Audrey Hepburn’s iconic little black dress in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

2. What designer introduced the knitted jersey “wrap dress” in 1973, landing the designer on the cover of Time magazine?

3. What is a 2.55?

4. Name the shoe designer whose signature is a red sole.

5. What label did Stella McCartney design for before starting her own?

6. Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez design under what name?

7. In addition to his own lines, what French design house does Marc Jacobs design for?

8. This designer was instrumental in the London punk scene, creating clothes for The Sex Pistols and running a boutique with Malcolm MacLaren.

9. Alber Elbaz is the designer for what label?

10. Name the designer behind the ballet costumes in the movie “Black Swan.”

A model wears a creation by American fashion designer Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton’s fall-winter, ready-to-wear 2012 fashion collection during Paris Fashion week.

MAUREEN’S ANSWERS

Smith’s reign as Head2Head trivia champ was a short one as Dixon takes the title.

Our new champ will return next week to see about doubling her win.

In the meantime, Charleston Fashion Week begins Tuesday and ends March 26 with the Fashion Finale.

For more info, go to www.charlestonmag.com/ fashionweek.

DEAR ABBY to see my point of view?

— GROWN-UP GIRL IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DEAR GROWN-UP GIRL: You should enlist your mother’s help in talking to your father.

However, if that doesn’t work, the alternative would be for Kenny to travel to visit you when he’s able to get away for a weekend.

TO MY IRISH READERS: A very happy St. Patrick’s Day to you all.

— LOVE, ABBY Write www.DearAbby.com.

HILARY’S ANSWERS

1. Hubert de Givenchy. I remember that from a documentary about Audrey Hepburn.

2. Donna Karan.

3. Some kind of measurement?

4. Ferragamo.

5. Burberry.

6. I don’t know.

7. Louis Vuitton. My daughter has a bag.

8. Oh gosh, I haven’t a clue.

9. I’ll guess Christian Dior.

10. I did not see that movie.

CONCLUSION

EAR ABBY: I am a 17-year-old senior in high school. My boyfriend, “Kenny,” is 18 and goes to college five hours away. I’d like to visit him over the weekend sometime, but I need my parents’ permission.

Mom is OK with it, as long as I take the train (she doesn’t want me driving) and I pay for it.

Dad is old-fashioned.

He dislikes the fact that Kenny and I would be unsupervised in his dorm for a whole weekend even though Kenny has a roommate.

We’ve been together for a long time and have been unsupervised before, but Dad’s still uneasy. He treats me like I’m younger than my age. I’m almost 18 and have traveled alone by plane.

How can I get my father

1. Dior.

2. DVF. 3. It’s the quilted bag by Chanel.

4. Louboutin.

5. Chloe.

6. Nooo. I don’t think I know this one.

7. Louis Vuitton.

8. I’m drawing a total blank.

9. Which one is he?

10. Rodarte.

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CORRECT ANSWERS 1. Givenchy 2. Diane von Furstenberg 3. A purse by Chanel 4. Christian Louboutin 5. Chloe

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