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Uncle Si and the Sicotics to perform at Fayette County Fair By Rachel Basinger
rbasinger@heraldstandard.com
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he popular television series, “Duck Dynasty” may no longer be on television, but local residents will have a chance to get their fill of Uncle Si when his band “Uncle Si and the Sicotics” makes its way to the Fayette County Fair. The band is made up of Robertson, his daughter-in-law Marsha Robertson and musician Bridgette Tatum, who wrote Jason Aldean’s hit, “She’s Country.” Marsha Robertson said it was God and his “wonderful sense of humor” who brought the band together. “Si and I were playing a charity event in Sicotics, Page 3
Above, Uncle Si & The Sicotics (Bridgette Tatum (left) and Marsha Robertson) will perform at the Fayette County Fair this year.
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Nashville two years ago, and the lady running the show asked Bridgette (Tatum) if she would be able to join the show, but she already had a plane ticket and plans to head to South Carolina to visit family. That lady was persistent, however, and several attempts later, Tatum agreed to join the show. The Robertsons and Tatum got along great and when Tatum heard about their plans to go out on the road with their show, she said she would like to hang out with them at one of their venues if it ever worked out. “And then I said, you know what would be fun — if you played
with us,” Si Robertson said. And today, two years later, their shows that they’ve performed include their own songs, which they’ve co-written, and a lot of crazy fun. “If you mix Jerry Reed, Roger Miller, Ray Stevens and a rapper, and then add in some George Jones and Merle Haggard and throw it all in a big cauldron and then mix it real good, that’s our show,” Si Robertson said. Tatum agreed, but added that a straight jacket and some rubber chickens complete the show. “Marsha and Bridgette really never know what to expect when we go on stage,” Si Robertson said. “It just depends on what kind of mood I’m in when I show up. That
determines what’s going to happen on stage. I’m very good at improv.” At 70 years old, Si Robertson said he’d much rather be doing this than kicking back and relaxing in the usual retirement years. “Phil’s (Robertson) oldest son Al (Robertson) told me I inspired him,” Si Robertson said. “He said, ‘you just turned 70, and you’re starting a new career — that’s impressive! You should pick up your Social Security check, go home and sit in your rocking chair.” “But I don’t want to retire,” Si Robertson said. “I’m going to go out on the road and make music and have fun doing it. A lot of people think I’m crazy for what I’m doing, but I’m having the time of my life. I’m surrounded by beautiful women,
and we’re having fun singing.” Tatum said this is really their first full season into touring, and they will do 20 to 25 shows heading into the fall. “We’ll take a break over the holidays and then kick up again,” she said. Marsha Robertson said the best thing about touring is meeting all of their fans and interacting with them, but that comes at the price of leaving her family behind. “The hardest part for me is having to leave and them not being able to attend the shows because it’s so far away and most of the time they have school.” Tatum is known for leaving it all out on the stage, so she said, with a laugh, that going back to her room is one of the best parts, after
“If you mix Jerry Reed, Roger Miller, Ray Stevens and a rapper, and then add in some George Jones and Merle Haggard and throw it all in a big cauldron and mix it real good, that’s our show.” — Si Robertson
exhaustion sets in from putting her all into each performance. Si Robertson said touring is not an easy task. “This is one of the most challenging and best things I’ve ever done,” he said. “With Duck Dynasty, I didn’t have to do anything but show up and be myself. With the band, I’ve actually got to work. “I spend four days a week with a voice coach, singing, practicing timing and all this other stuff, and trying to learn how to play a guitar. So, I’m actually really working my tail off,” Si Robertson said. He added that the company makes it worth it.
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“I done adopted Miss Bridgette Tatum — she won’t admit to it, and she aint surrendered to it yet, and Marsha married my son, so she’s already part of my family,” Si Robertson said. “That’s really the best part of it — doing something you really love and doing it with someone who loves it also.” Tatum noted with a laugh that Si Robertson does not have any adoption papers on her yet. The trio will take to the Lady Luck Stage at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, along with special guest Jon Langston who recently released his music video for “When It Comes to Loving You.”
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the theater/film/ literature Wizard of Oz will come to the Palace Theatre, Greensburg, 7:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. July 15 under the collaboration of Kelly Simon Event Management and Stage Right! The show is directed by Anthony Marino. Tickets are available by calling the Palace Theatre Box Office at 724-836-8000. Peter Pan, 7:30 p.m. July 13 and 14, and 2 p.m. July 15, at the State Theatre Center for the Arts, Uniontown. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under and can be reserved by visiting statetheatre.info or calling 724-439-1360. Singing in the Rain,
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7:30 p.m. July 19-21 and 2:30 p.m. July 22, at the Geyer Performing Arts Center, Scottdale. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by visiting www.geyerpac.com or calling 724-887-0887. The Music Man, 7:30 p.m. July 27 and 28, and 2 p.m. July 29, at the State Theatre Center for the Arts, Uniontown. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under and can be reserved by visiting statetheatre.info or calling 724-439-1360. The Classic Film Series at the State Theatre Center for the Arts in Uniontown 2017-18 season presents: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” (July 20); “Million Dollar Mermaid” (Aug. 10). Showtimes are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission:
$5 for adults, $3 for seniors and students. ”Ballet Under the Stars” will be performed for free by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre when they kick off the 20182019 ballet season Aug 19, at the Middle Road Concert Area in Hartwood Acres park. Pre-show family fun – and a ticketed Picnic in the Park – start at 5 p.m. The free performance follows at 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre announces their 2018-19 season which includes: “Mozart in Motion” Oct. 26-28, 2018; “The Nutcracker” Nov. 30Dec. 27; “The Great Gatsby” Feb. 8-17, 2019; “Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre + Dance Theatre of Harlem” March 15-24, 2019; “The Sleeping Beauty” May 10-12, 2019. Information
and tickets: www.pbt.org or a traditionally curated exhi412-454-9107. bition. Attendees can cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award, which will art/exhibits be presented at the closFayette County Law Li- ing reception 6-9 p.m. Aug. brary features Diane Zeglen 3. Regular gallery hours are in July with her “Shades of Tuesdays, Thursdays and SatPink” exhibit. Her jewelry col- urday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., lection will be on display July or by appointment. For ad1-25. The library is located ditional information about on the second floor of the the Artist’s Choice Exhibition courthouse. The public is in- or the Pittsburgh Society of vited, admission is free and Artists, please visit the PSA the library is open Monday website www.pittsburghsothrough Friday from 8 a.m. to cietyofartists.org. 4:30 p.m. Law Library is closed The Art of the Brick: Lego from 12-1 p.m. every day. art exhibition at the Carnegie Pittsburgh Society of Art- Science Center now through ists Guild (PSA) presents their Jan. 7, 2019, by artist Nathan 2018 Artist’s Choice Exhibition Sawaya, which will include at the Brew House Associa- original artworks and versions tion, 711 S. 21st St., Pittsburgh. of well-known masterpieces This exhibition opened to the such as Vincent Van Gogh’s public earlier this month and Starry Night, Leonardo da Vinis an unjuried show that gives ci’s Mona Lisa and a 20-footPSA members the opportu- long T. rex dinosaur skeleton. nity to exhibit works of their When you’re finished tourchoice. This show will feature ing the exhibition, explore a variety of styles, subjects, Science of the Brick, a hub and mediums rarely seen in for hands-on play, featuring
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Geyer brings nostalgia of the 1920s to the stage through ‘Singing in the Rain’
By Rachel Basinger
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The Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale will be setting the stage for a bygone era when they present “Singing in the Rain” July 19-21. Director Mandy Onder has been part of the Geyer Performing Arts Center for about 20 years and most recently played Anna Leonowens in “The King and I” in 2015 and directed “It’s A Wonderful Life” in 2017 — both at the Geyer — and served as acting coach and costumer for Southmoreland High School’s first musical in almost 40 years, “Cinderella” this past March. She said she chose to direct this musical because the “songs are catchy and the story gives you that warm feeling inside.” Set in the late 1920s and at the end of a soonto-be dying age of silent theater, some actors are forced to find their way through the transition. The musical first made its appearance on Broadway in 1985 — more than 30 years after Gene Kelly brought the character, Don Lockwood, to life on the big screen. Local actor Jeremy Kuharcik of Pittsburgh is working to fill those shoes in the upcoming production. “This role is hard work,” he said. “As actors, we each have things that come naturally to us, or roles that are in our wheel-house. That’s why type-casting is a reality; some of actors’ personalities and features lend themselves
better to playing the villain, playing the comic relief, playing the heroine. But this role has none of my foundational building-blocks,” Kuharcik added. “I’ve had to expand my acting chops and vocal range more than I typically have. And there is that small added element of some minimal tap dancing.” Don Lockwood (Kuharcik) is a silent film star with humble roots as a musician, dancer and stunt man who barely tolerates his leading lady, Lina Lamont (played by Leigha Bowman ), who is convinced that their screen romance is real. After the first talking picture, “The Jazz Singer,” proves to be a smash hit, the head of the studio, R. F. Simpson, decides he has no choice but to convert the new Lockwood and Lamont film, “The Dueling Cavalier,” into a talkie. The production is plagued with difficulties, by far the worst being Lina’s grating voice. After a disastrous test screening, Don’s best friend, Cosmo Brown (Ty Kinter of Scottdale), comes up with the idea to overdub Lina’s voice, and they convince Simpson to turn “The Dueling Cavalier” into “The Dancing Cavalier,” a musical comedy film. Meanwhile, Don falls in love with an aspiring actress, Kathy Selden (Layne Lueckert of Donegal), who is providing the voice for Lina. When Lina finds out, she is furious and does everything possible to
Jeremy Kuharcik of Pittsburgh will take on the role of Don Lockwood in the Geyer Performing Arts Center’s production of “Singing in the Rain,” starting July 19.
sabotage the romance. Lueckert said that while she has been involved in theater for years, the role of Kathy is actually her first leading role. “That in itself is a whole new experience,”
she said. “But I believe that of all the roles I’ve played, I relate the most to Kathy. Creating my character for her has been so much fun and it just feels so easy and right becoming her.” Lueckert said the
character Kathy is really a triple threat. “You get to see a whole lot of acting, singing, and so much dancing out of her,” she said. “What I love about Kathy is her determination to make it in show business and her adoration of theater, which is something I really relate to. “But more importantly, she always stands her ground,” Lueckert said. “She is a strong-willed person, and I think it’s important for young girls to see a strong female lead, which doesn’t happen much.” Because the show is so beloved, preparing for it hasn’t been without its challenges. “Unfortunately, I’ve always considered myself a double threat (singing and acting) at best, so despite loving the show and fan-boying all over Gene Kelly, I never thought it could be my role one day,” Kuharcik said. “I’m really thankful to Charles Lowery (choreographer) for his talent and patience with me, and all the added danceintensive training he’s given me this summer,” he added. (And I’m glad Mandy (Onder) didn’t allow me to leave the auditions when I tried to walk out telling her this was way out of my league!” Lueckert said the most challenging part of the show for her is playing the role that was originally played by the legendary Debbie Reynolds. “She is such an iconic actress and she was just
phenomenal as Kathy — people really remember her — so it’s a little nerve wracking following in her footsteps, especially since she has passed away.” With the cast, crew, and pit all together, there are about 75 people from all over Westmoreland, Fayette, Allegheny, and Washington counties involved in the show. “I am continuously moved by our small, community theater,” Onder said. “It is an honor to get to make art with each and every one of them. “When I’m stressed and have a million things running through my mind, it is easy to forget how truly blessed we are to have quality musical theater put on right here in Scottdale,” she added. “You don’t have to drive the whole way to the city to see talented people hard at work because we’ve got them on the Geyer stage and behind the scenes.” Everyone agrees that the highlight of the show will be when they make it rain on stage. “I’m a nut for special effects, and it’s going to rain real water in the theater,” Kuharcik said. “If you want to know how it happens, you have to come out and see the show.” Performances of the show will be 7:30 p.m. July 19-21 and 2:30 p.m. July 22, at the Geyer Performing Arts Center, Scottdale. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by visiting www. geyerpac.com or calling 724-887-0887.
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The Interrupters — ‘Fight the Good Fight’ While waiting for new music from Green Day, I began my search for some vigorous punk offerings that could deliver some robust insight on navigating today’s world with the same rebellious undercurrent that Billie Joe Armstrong has circulated during the California punk band’s eyebrow-raising career. The Interrupters have graciously satisfied my need for infectious tracks that exude an exhilarating sense of fearlessness and unwavering bravado on the band’s latest effort. “Fight the Good Fight” is the third studio album
Clint Rhodes from the Los Angeles ska-punk band. The band comes out swinging on the amped-up opener by
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Jim Bové where the participant will create unique works of their own design by creating a wax model and seeing it become a work of wearable art in metal; “Tools and Techniques for Intuitive Iron Design” with Abraham Pardee where participants will learn to make and use different tooling for texture and embellishment with hand, sledge and power hammer to forge projects of their own design in blacksmithing; “Leather Bag Design and Sewing” with Molly Grant, where participants will learn the beginning steps of sewing with leather to make three bags: a small zippered bag, a Molly bag, and a one-of-akind bag of their own design. Classes are $550 for the week for non-members and $580 for the week for members. To register for a class visit www.
announcing, “Fight like a title holder/Stand like a champion/Live like a warrior/And never let them break you down.” Lead vocalist Aimee Interrupter displays a devilish blending of Joan Jett’s edgy toughness and Armstrong’s defiant attitude on rousing numbers like “So Wrong,” “Broken World” and “Outrage.” “Leap of Faith” continues to carry the inspiring message of remaining steadfast when times look the darkest by taking a leap of faith. “When the deck is stacked against you and you feel cheated/Don’t
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touchstonecrafts.org or call 724-329-1370. Adman: Warhol Before Pop exhibit at the Andy Warhol Museum is now on display through Sept. 2. With the backdrop of 1950s New York and its burgeoning advertising industry, the exhibit focuses on the formative years of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. The exhibit is free with museum admission. “Art Blast” Nathanael Greene CDC is planning for the 13th annual Art Blast on the Mon to be held on Sept. 1 at the Ice Plant Pavilion in Greensboro. Vendors, crafters and interactive artists are needed to make this event a special art and music festival. For more information contact shine201027@yahoo.com or call 724-943-4462 Jozart Center for the Arts in California will continue the Wine & Line program
6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. Those attending can bring wine and snacks and create an original piece of art from start to finish under the guidance of a teaching artist. Cost is $22 and includes all materials. Reservations: cher@zoominternet.net. Unique Gifts at Art Gallery featuring the co-op works with the Uniontown Art Club. Doors are opened from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, and 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays at 86 West Main Street in Uniontown. Information: www.uniontownartclub.org. The Carnegie Museum of Natural History is working to transform their current Walton Hall into a new exhibit called “Egypt on the Nile” and they are looking for your feedback. Dr. Erin Peters, List, Page 8
give up so easy because we know you’re not defeated yet/Don’t ever listen to what the enemy say/They’ll be proven wrong by the end of the day,” confidently declares Interrupter. “Got Each Other” is a rowdy bar anthem focused on finding a place to fit in for the loners and the lost and features Rancid joining the vocal mix by extending a welcoming invitation to those without family or friends to come together as one. “Room with a View” closes the set in a reflective tone with Interruptor describing the
loss of a friend and finding various ways of coping each day with missed opportunities and memories as she sings, “I know you got a room with a view up there/Please save a spot for me.” The Interrupters will be part of the Vans Warped Tour stopping
by Ohio’s Blossom Music Center on July 18. It’s a short hop, skip and jump to see some terrific punk rock and a band on the rise. Clint Rhodes is the Herald-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@ me.com.
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Carnegie’s joint assistant curator of science and research and lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, will be hosting a series of five monthly meetings for those who are able to attend the entire series. Dinner consisting of sandwiches or salads and free parking will be available to anyone available to attend. The meetings will occur on the third Thursday of every month beginning in July, and the group will share ideas and discuss primary themes and major sections of the future exhibition. If you are available for and interested in the following schedule, visit the website to fill out a form: July 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Introduction to “Egypt
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on the Nile” through the Nile River and the Carnegie Boat; Aug. 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Theme 1: United human and natural history of ancient Egypt; Sept. 20, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Theme 2: Egyptians’ connections to the natural world formed their worldview; Oct. 18, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Theme 3: Human intervention in natural world allowed for sustained settlement; Nov. 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Theme 4: Human alteration of biodiversity of ancient Egypt.
music/comedy The Lone Bellow and Erin Rae, presented by WYEP and Opus One, will take to the stage at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale on Friday at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
as part of Independent Venue Week. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www. ticketweb.com. “Old-Time Jam at the Library,” free event at the auditorium, Carnegie Free Library, 299 S. Pittsburgh St., Connellsville, Aug. 12, 1:304:30 pm. Monthly beginnerlevel circle led by teachers, performers, and other lovers of traditional music in a supportive and friendly learning environment. Participants should already know how to play their instruments and are ready to learn new tunes and play with others. Bring fiddle, mandolin, banjo, or guitar (nothing electric). Not a public performance, but those accompanying musicians are welcome. Future jams: Sept. 9,
Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9. Donations encouraged. Information: Fayette County Cultural Trust, 724-320-6392. Rockin’ on the Mon! The Monongahela Aquatorium on the Riverfront at 200 Railroad St., has announced their summer concert series: July 14, Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Tribute; July 21, Draw the Line – A Tribute to Aerosmith; July 28, Blackfoot; Aug. 4, Doobie Others – Tribute to the Doobies; Aug. 11, Kick it Out – A Tribute to Heart; Aug. 18, Any Way You Want It – A Tribute to Journey; Aug. 25, 7 Bridges – The Ultimate Eagles Tribute Band. Gates open at 6 p.m. and concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10 for each event and you can pay at the gate or order tickets ahead of time at www. monaquatorium.org. Power of Music summer concert festival at downtown Brownsville Cast Iron Amphitheater is scheduled on Sundays from 3 to 6 p.m.
during July and August. The schedule is as follows: July 15, Mark & the Wild Things; July 22, Jades; July 29, Belinda Nicholas & Soul Miners Band; Aug 5, Black Dog Hollow; Aug 12, Andy Gregg & Over Double; Aug 19, Knob Road and Aug 26, Classics. Thank Goodness It’s Summer, Westmoreland Cultural Trust’s annual free concert series returns this summer with 14 weeks of free music in the S&T Bank Courtyard at The Palace Theatre. This free community event runs every Thursday evening 6–9:30 p.m. through Aug. 30. The season will end Sept. 7 with a grand finale on The Palace Theatre stage featuring the top four bands of the summer and local artisans at the pop-up artist’s market. For more information, visit www.westmorelandculturaltrust.org. The schedule is as follows: July 12, Bad Boy Blues Band; July 19, Gary Pratt & Dawn Noelle; July 26, East Coast Turnaround; Aug. 2,
Kaelber; Aug. 9, The Abilene Band; Aug. 16, Sky Pilot; Aug. 23, Jeff Perigo & Friends; Aug. 30, Neon Swing X-perience. Gin Blossoms with Tonic is slated to perform at 6:30 p.m. July 20 at Stage AE Outdoors in Pittsburgh. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of the show. For tickets visit promowestlive.com. Highly Suspect w/ DJ Redbees is slated to perform at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Stage AE in Pittsburgh. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 the day of the show. For tickets visit promowestlive.com. An Evening with Ween at 7 p.m., July 27, at Stage AE Outdoors – Pittsburgh. The cost is $42.50 in advance or $45 the day of the show. Tickets available at http://www. ticketmaster.com/event/16 005482C7FF7FE9?brand=pro mowestns Connellsville Lion’s Concert Series 2018 is scheduled List, Page 10
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for 7-9 p.m. each Sunday through Aug 26 at Lion’s Square in Connellsville. The schedule is as follows: July 15, The Back In Time Band; July 22, The Abilene Band; July 29, The Shelly McCombie Band; Aug. 5, Flying Blind; Aug. 12, The Wally Gingers Orchestra; Aug. 19, Scott Blasey of The Clarks; Aug. 26, Tane Lynne & Shadow Creek. The Palace Theatre in Greensburg will be the site of the following performances: Wizard of Oz, 7:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 and 2 p.m. July 15, $25, $35, $45; Students $15, $20, $25; Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and Beth Hart Band, 7:30 p.m. July 17, $44.75, $54.75, $75; The Crystal
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Latshaw Pops Spectacular Christmas Show, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, $25, $30, $35. Information: 724-836-8000. The Old Time Fiddlers Jamboree, July 15, Old Time Fiddlers Building, Fayette County Fairgrounds, 120 Pechin Road, Dunbar. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. A $10 fee will be charged for those interested in becoming members of the group. Concession stand will be open during the performance, which will be followed by a picnic from 1-5 p.m. Future jamborees: Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16. Information: 724-277-0352. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust announces 2017-18 Trust Cabaret Series featuring Kelli
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Aug. 3 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Playboi Carti, Aug. 8 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 in advance or $35 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. The Avett Brothers, Aug. 16 at Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets are $47.50 in advance and the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com. All Time Low and Dashboard Confessional, Aug. 21 at Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance and $37 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Stone Sour with From Ashes to New, Sept. 3 at Stage AE. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 in advance or $32 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Pitt versus Penn State Tailgate Party, Sept. 8 at Stage AE. Admission is free and gates open at noon. The event is hosted by Bubba from 100.7 Star and live music will be provided by My Hero Zero. For more information visit www.stageae.com or call 412-229-5483. Kip Moore with special guests The Wild Feathers and Jameson Rodgers have been announced as the entertainment for this year’s Steelers Kickoff Concert scheduled for Sept. 14, at Stage AE Outdoors. Tickets start at $37.50 ($40 at the door) and can be purchased at ticketmaster. com. On show day, gates at Stage AE will open at 6 p.m. An Evening With Dawes, Sept. 12, at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $28.50 in advance or $30 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Waxahatchee with special guest Anna St. Louis and Night Shop, is the next performance in the Andy Warhol Museum’s Sound Series. The event is scheduled for 8 p.m., Wed., Sept., 12, at The Warhol
entrance space. Tickets can be purchased at www.warhol.org. Rob Mazurek’s Farnsworth Scores is the next event in the Andy Warhol Museum’s Sound Series. The evening of experimental sound composition inspired by mid-century modern architecture is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Carnegie Museum of Art Theater in Oakland. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for adult members and students and can be purchased at www. warhol.org. Parkway Drive with August Burns Red, The Devil Wears Prada and Polaris, Sept. 13 at Stage AE. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $28.50 in advance or $33 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com. Mat Kearney w/ Atlas Genius, Sept. 20 at Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 in advance and $30 the day of show and can be purchased at www. ticketmaster.com. Shakey Graves with The Wild Reeds, Sept. 24 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com Wheeler Walker Jr., Sept. 27 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $23 the day of the show. Tickets: www. ticketmaster.com. lovelytheband, Oct. 17 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $17 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Courtney Barnett, Oct. 19 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $27.50 in advance and $30 the day of the show. Tickets: www. ticketmaster.com. Clutch w/ Sevendust and Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, Oct. 21 at Stage AE. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $36 in advance or $40 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. List, Page 11
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Eden with Sasha Sloan, Nov. 2 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show. Tickets: ticketmaster.com. AJR w/ Robert Delong, Nov. 4 at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Seven Lions, Nov. 15 at Stage AE. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25, $30 or $35 in advance or $38 the day of the show and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com. Tash Sultana w/ Ocean Alley, Nov. 20, at Stage AE. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39.50 and can be
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Pavilion in Burgettstown on July 22. Visit www.livenation. com for ticket information. Wiz Khalifa and Rae Sremmurd (Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee) are slated to perform at the Keybank Pavilion in Burgettstown on July 26 as part of the “Dazed & Blazed Summer 2018 Amphitheater Tour.” The two rap and hip hop superstars will be joined by Lil Skies and OT Genasis as support on various dates of the outing. Visit www.livenation.com for ticket information. Send items for GO! Magazine two weeks before the event to go@heraldstandard.com. All fundraiser announcements appear in the Community Calendar and can be emailed to hscalendar@heraldstandard.com.
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‘The Rock’ fights the odds to save his family in this weekend’s release of ‘Skyscraper’ By Rachel Basinger
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Dwayne Johnson, also known from his professional wrestling days as “The Rock,” seems to be one of the most all around successful actors in Hollywood these day. His latest collaboration with Under Armour for “Project Rock 1” sneakers was wildly successful with a limited release on May 28 selling out within 30 minutes. He has been riding high on recent box office successes from “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” to “Rampage,” and recently announced that he would be starring with Gal Gadot in “Red Notice.” Johnson has also secured a main role in Disney’s next movie based on one of their theme park rides, “Jungle Cruise.” The first movie Disney released that was based on one of their theme park rides was “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and we all know how that turned out. This weekend, however, he will more than likely be watching the numbers at the box office to see if his newest release, “Skyscraper,” will be his next big success. Former FBI agent and amputee Will Sawyer (Johnson) lives in the tallest and “safest” skyscraper in Hong Kong with his wife Sarah (Neve Campbell, “Scream” and “The Glass Man”) and their daughter Georgia (McKenna
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Roberts, “Timeless” and “The Young and the Restless”). The skyscraper itself, known as “The Pearl” houses several floors that function as their own society and despite the risks highlighted by Sawyer, who is the building’s head of security, his bosses insist that it is impenetrable. True to Sawyer’s belief, the building comes under attack by terrorists, forcing Sawyer to take action. Matters are complicated further when he finds himself framed for the attack, and his family
trapped above the resulting fire line. Written and directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, the movie has a 95 percent user rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is rated PG-13 for sequences of gun violence and action, and for brief strong language. Other films to hit theaters this weekend include: n “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation,” starring Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez and Kevin James, and directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, is
the next animated film in the series that follows Dracula and his family and friends as they embark on a vacation on a luxury monster cruise ship so Drac can take a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel. The dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a dangerous secret. This film is rated PG for some action and rude humor. n “Don’t Worry, He
Won’t Get Far on Foot,” starring Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara and Jack Black, and directed by Gus Van Sant, follows the life of John Callahan after he’s involved in a castastrophic car accident after an all-night bender. The last thing he intends to do is give up drinking, but after entering treatment, Callahan discovers a gift for drawing edgy, irreverent newspaper cartoons that develop an international following and grant him a new lease on life. This film is rated R
for language throughout, sexual content, some nudity and alcohol abuse. n “Shock and Awe,” starring Milla Jovovich, James Marsden, Jessica Biel and Woody Harrelson, and directed by Rob Reiner, is based on the true events of Knight Ridder journalists who were the only ones who “got it right” in the leadup to the 2003 Iraq war when they questioned the true nature of the Bush White House’s justification for the conflict. This film is rated R for language, including some sexual references.
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‘Chappaquiddick’ brings to light the 1969 high-profile Kennedy investigation By Rachel Basinger
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The Kennedy family has always led high profile lives with a very storied past. From the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and the assassination of his brother Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1968, to the death of John F. Kennedy Jr. in a plane crash off Martha’s Vineyard in 1999 — all have been the subject of widespread analysis. The film “Chappaquiddick,” however, brings a bit of scrutiny to an incident that younger generations might not have heard so much about: a car accident in 1969 involving Ted Kennedy that resulted in the death of campaign strategist Mary Jo Kopechne. The real life events recount that on July 18, 1969, Kopechne attended a party on Chappaquiddick Island, off the east coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., celebrating the dedicated work of the Boiler Room Girls. Ted Kennedy, whom Kopechne did not know well, testified that he offered to drive her to catch the last ferry back to Edgartown and she left the party with Kennedy at 11:15 p.m. Kopechne did not tell her close friends at the party that she was leaving, and she left her purse and keys behind. Kennedy drove a 1967 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 off a narrow, unlit bridge, which
Kate Mara (left) as Mary Jo Kopechne and Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy in the film “Chappaquiddick.”
lacked guardrails and was not on the route to Edgartown. The Oldsmobile landed on its roof in Poucha Pond. Kennedy extricated himself from the vehicle and survived, but Kopechne did not. Rotten Tomatoes said that not only did this event take the life of an aspiring political strategist and Kennedy insider, but it ultimately changed the course of presidential history forever. Jason Clarke (“Zero Dark Thirty” and “Everest”) takes on the role
of Kennedy, and Kate Mara (“Fantastic Four” and “Shooter”) plays Kopechne. Through true accounts, documented in the inquest from the investigation in 1969, Director John Curran and writers Andrew Logan and Taylor Allen, intimately expose the broad reach of political power, the influence of America’s most celebrated family and the vulnerability of Ted Kennedy. The user rating on Rotten Tomatoes for the film is 72 percent and the Tomatometer rating
is “certified fresh” at 80 percent. The Critics Consensus is that “’Chappaquiddick’ can’t help leaving some of this true story’s most intriguing questions unanswered, but it’s bolstered by outstanding work from Jason Clarke in the central role.” This film is rated PG13 for thematic material, disturbing images, some strong language and historical smoking. Other films that released to home theater outlets this week included: n “A Quiet Place,”
starring John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds, and directed by Krasinski, follows a family who lives in complete silence to avoid being eaten by creatures that hunt through sound. The two parents and their son and deaf daughter all communicate through sign language and must come up with ingenious ways to outsmart the blind monsters and stay alive. This film is rated PG13 for bloody images. n “Future World,” starring James Franco,
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Milla Jovovich, Lucy Liu and Snoop Dogg, is directed by Franco and Bruce Thierry Cheung. A young boy’s mother is dying and beyond the capabilities of any local medicine. Desperate for answers, the boy travels across the barren future world wasteland, scavenging for a cure that is only rumored to exist. His will and perseverance will be tested as he strives to protect his family. This film is rated R for drug use, language, sexual situations and violence.
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Film explores if it’s possible to not be defined by past mistakes
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hile the cult following of the “Star Wars” franchise will more than likely make their way to theaters to make “Solo: A Star Wars Story” this weekend’s number one movie, don’t discount the drama, “Who We Are Now.” Recently released from prison, Beth (Julianne Nicholson, “I, Tonya” and “The Love Letter”) is working with her public defender Carl (Jimmy Smits, “Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” and “NYPD Blue”) to get her son back from her sister, who was awarded legal custody while Beth was incarcerated for ten years. Soon after, Beth forms an unlikely alliance with Jess (Emma Roberts, “Nerve” and “The Art of Getting By”), an idealistic young protege of the public defense team, who decides to take on Beth’s cause whether she likes it or not. Other characters include: Peter (Zachary Quinto, “Star Trek” and “Heroes”), Vince (Jason Biggs, “American Pie” and “Amateur Night”), Felicity (Carly Brooke, (“Younger” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”) and Gabby (Jess Weixler, “Teeth” and “The Big Bad Swim”). Directed by Matthew Newton, this film scores high on both rotten tomatoe’s the tomatometer as well as with those who
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want to see it. Top Critic Leslie Felperin with the Hollywood Reporter said, “Newton’s storytelling is skittish and a bit too on the nose at times, but his palpable generosity toward his cast is rewarded with committed, passionate turns from the ensemble.” Tomas Trussow with Film Inquiry said, “Newton carved out a raw and unsentimental journey for his protagonists that neither completely absolves them of their mistakes, nor robs them
of the agency to make them.” Top Critic Brian Tallerico with rogerebert. com saw things a little differently, giving the film a “splat” rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “’Who We Are Now’ just ticks too many cliched boxes, particularly in the dialogue department,” he said. This film is not rated. Other movies to hit theaters this weekend include: n “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” starring Alden Ehrenreich, Emilia
Clarke, Thandie Newton, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover, and directed by Ron Howard, takes us on a journey aboard the Millennium Falcon to a galaxy far, far away. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Salo meets his mighty future co-pilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.
This film is rated PG-13. n “How to Talk to Girls at Parties,” starring Elle Fanning, Alex Sharp, Nicole Kidman and Ruth Wilson, and directed by John Cameron Mitchell, this pop extravaganza film follows Enn, a shy suburban London teenager in 1977, sneaking out with his best friends to after hours punk parties. One night they stumble upon a bizarre gathering of sexy teenagers who seem like they are from another planet. In fact, they are from another
planet, visiting earth to complete a mysterious rite of passage. This film is rated R. n “The Gospel According to Andre,” is a documentary about fashion fixture Andre Leon Talley, directed by Kate Novack. This intimate portrait takes viewers on an emotional journey from Andre’s roots growing up in the segregated Jim Crow South to become one of the most influential tastemakers and fashion curators of our time. This film is rated PG-13.
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The competition may get a little out of hand in the film ‘Game Night’
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Morris, “New Girl” and “Barber Shop”), Michelle (Kylie Bunbury, night of games “Pitch” and “Under the and fun gets a Dome”) and Gary (Jesse little out of hand Plemons, “Battleship” in the film “Game and “Black Mass”). Night,” starring The film is co-directed Jason Bateman and Raby John Francis Daley chel McAdams. and Jonathan M. GoldMax (Bateman, “Arstein and is rated R for rested Development” language, sexual referand “Identity Thief”) ences and some violence. and his wife Annie (McOn rottentomatoes. Adams, “The Notebook” com, the film has garand “The Vow”) have nered an 82 percent, cerweekly couple game tified fresh, rating and nights, but this time it an audience score of 82 gets kicked up a notch percent also. when Max’s brother A majority of critics Brooks (Kyle Chandler, found the film “fresh” “Friday Night Lights” rather than “rotten.” and “Manchester by the “’Game Night’ is a Sea”) arranges a murder blast, a sharp adult commystery party, complete edy that earns genuine with fake thugs and faux laughs without going federal agents. lowbrow or diving into So when Brooks gets raunchy humor,” said kidnapped, it’s all part of Top Critic Adam Graham the game, right? But as with the Detroit News. the six uber-competitive Top Critic Richard gamers set out to solve Roeper with the Chicago the case and win, they Sun Times, agreed, saybegin to discover that ing, “The ‘Game Night’ neither this game — nor co-directors deliver a Brooks — are what they stylish and good-looking seem to be. movie.” Over the course of one On the rotten side, Top chaotic night, the friends Critic Richard Brody find themselves increas- with the New Yorker ingly in over their heads said, “The movie is a holas each twist leads to low throwback to classic another unexpected turn. comedy, and it shines With no rules, no points only by contrast with and no idea who all the dull studio competition.” players are, this could According to the IMDb turn out to be the most website, prior to filming, fun they’ve ever had...or the cast members had game over. their own “game night” Other characters inso they could get to know clude: Sarah (Sharon one another and prepare Horgan, “Catastrophe” for the film. They played and “Pulling”), Ryan Clue and Joking Hazard. (Billy Magnussen, “Into This is the second film the Woods” and “The Big Bateman and McAdams Short”), Kevin (Lamorne have starred in together.
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The first was “State of Play” in 2009. Other films released to DVD, Blu-Ray and other home theater outlets include: n “Early Man,” starring Eddie Redmayne, Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams and Timothy Spall, and directed by Nick Park, is a stopmotion animated comedy set in prehistoric times where a tribe of
primitive hunters clash with the emissaries of a distant empire that has mastered bronzemaking. In time, they decide to settle their differences via a game of soccer. This film is rated PG. n “Hollow in the Land,” starring Dianna Agron, Jared Abrahamson, Rachelle Lefevre and Sarah Dugdale, and directed by Scooter
Corkle, is a crime thriller where a young factory worker must support herself and her troubled brother while their father is in prison for murder. But when her brother vanishes after he is also accused of killing someone, she must prove his innocence. This film is not rated. n “The Lost Tree,” starring Thomas Ian Nicholas, Lacey Chabert,
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