ENTERTAINMENT
Tri-State Defender
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March 1 - 6, 2012
Acts announced for 2012 Beale Street Music Festival Memphis in May announced the line-up for 2012 Beale Street Music Festival that includes over 65 musical acts scheduled to appear downtown at Tom Lee Park May 4-6. Now in its 36th year, Beale Street Music Festival has long been known for its eclectic lineups, which include varied music genres and performers, and it continues to be evident in 2012. Headliners for this year’s event include internationally acclaimed artists such as Jane’s Addiction, My Morning Jacket, Florence + the Machine, Wiz Khalifa, Evanescence, Primus, Girl Talk, Pitbull, Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, and Anthony Hamilton. First time artists for the 2012 Beale Street Music Festival include the hot Indie-rock female Florence + The Machine, Evanescence,
and hot alt-rock group My Morning Jacket. It also marks the first appearance by highly acclaimed Jane’s Addiction, Miami- flavored pop rapper Pitbull, Primus, dance mixer Girl Talk, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Wiz Khalifa, Black Stone Cherry, The Head and the Heart, The Civil Wars, Dr. Dog, Black Lips, Big K.R.I.T. Childish Gambino, and Lupe Fiasco to name a few. In all, nearly half the artists performing are first-timers at the festival. The FedEx Blues Tent celebrates the soul of the Delta this year with veteran performers such as Johnny Winter, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Bernard Allison, Charlie Musselwhite, Duke Robillard, Larry McCray, and The Nighthawks. The contemporary blues scene is well represented by Gary Clark Jr., and
Memphis’ rich blues legacy is showcased with The Bo-Keys, Will Tucker, Valerie June, Robert “Wolfman” Belfour and Victor Wainwright. The line-up of performers from Memphis or with Memphis roots continues to tout the city’s musical heritage and always resonates well with the visitors who attend the festival from around the world. Two Memphis Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are featured on the lineup, Jerry Lee Lewis and Al Green. Memphis is well represented in all genres from rap to rock to soul and the blues. Among this year’s Memphis performers, rap giants Three 6 Mafia and Yo Gotti as well as crowd favorites North Mississippi Allstars, Memphis rockers Prosevere, hipsters Zoogma, and Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors.
The Beale Street Music Festival also welcomes 5-time Grammy winner Buddy Guy, and popular rockers Bush, The Cult, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Memphis in May’s honored country for 2012, The Philippines, is represented by the Filipino alternative rock band Sponge Cola. The festival opens to the public at 5:00 P.M on Friday, May 4. Gates open at 1 P.M. on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets for the May 4-6 event are now on sale at TicketMaster, www.ticketmaster.com. A three-day pass is available for $75 through April 22. Daily tickets are $32.50 in advance and $40 day of show. The complete line-up of the 2012 Beale Street Music Festival is available on-line at www.memphisinmay.org/musicfestival.
The Lula Washington Dance Theatre…
Lula Washington choreographed and The Lula Washington Dance Theatre starred as the Nʼavi aliens in the blockbuster movie “Avatar.” The company will perform at the Buckman Arts Center at St. Maryʼs School, 60 Perkins Extended, beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday (March 2). Tickets are $25, with discounts available for students and seniors. For more information, call 901-5371483.
HOROSCOPES
OPENING THIS WEEK
Kam’s Kapsules:
Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun
Special to the Tri-State Defender
by Kam Williams
For movies opening March 2, 2012
BIG BUDGET FILMS
“The Lorax” (PG for mild epithets) Danny DeVito stars as the title character in this animated adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic about an idealistic 12 year-old (Zac Efron), raised in an artificial reality, who searches for a real tree in order to impress the girl of his dreams (Taylor Swift). Voice cast includes Betty White, Ed Helms and Rob Riggie.
“Project X” (R for nudity, drug and alcohol abuse, mayhem, recklessness and pervasive profanity, sexuality, and crude humor) Raunchy teensploit revolving around three high school seniors (Thomas Mann, Oliver Cooper and Jonathan Daniel Brown) who throw a wild house party that spirals totally out of control. With Alexis Knapp, Kirby Bliss Blanton and Dax Flame.
INDEPENDENT & FOREIGN FILMS
“Art Is… The Permanent Revolution” (Unrated) Agitprop documentary examining how printmakers, including Rembrandt, Goya and Picasso, have influenced the political landscape over the ages via graphic depictions of the human condition.
“Being Flynn” (R sexuality, drug use, pervasive profanity and brief nudity) Robert De Niro and Paul Dano co-star in this dysfunctional family dramedy about a young man
mourning the loss of his mother (Julianne Moore) who is surprised to find his long-lost father living in a homeless center. With Olivia Thirlby, Lili Taylor and Dale Dickey.
road documentary issuing an urgent call for reason in this age of political polarization. Featuring appearances by Eleanor Clift, Pat Buchanan and Tennessee Congressman Jim Cooper.
“Boy” (Unrated) Coming-of-age drama, set in New Zealand in 1984, about an 11 year-old Michael Jackson fan (James Rolleston) who belatedly bonds with his absentee father (Taika Waititi) when the Prodigal hoodlum returns to town to unearth a buried treasure. With Moerangi Tihore, Cherilee Martin and Haze Reweti.
“The Snowtown Murders” (Unrated) Fact-based crime thriller, set in 1999, about an impressionable 16 year-old (Lucas Pittaway) who is recruited by his mother’s (Louise Harvey) vigilante boyfriend (Daniel Henshall) to participate in a grisly killing spree around Adelaide, Australia. Cast includes Bob Adriaens, Matthew Howard and Anthony Groves.
“Black Butterflies” (Unrated) bittersweet biopic, set in South Africa in the Sixties, recounting the ill-fated arc of a defiant, antiApartheid poet (Carice van Houten) who found herself at odds with her father (Rutger Hauer) serving as the racist regime’s Minister of Censorship. Supporting cast includes Liam Cunningham, Grant Swanby and Graham Clarke.
“Heist: Who Stole the American Dream?” (Unrated) The haves vs. the havenots documentary chronicling the carefullyorchestrated dismantling of the U.S. middleclass by the corporatocracy with the help of politicians and lobbyists.
“Let the Bullets Fly” (Unrated) Action comedy, set in China in the Twenties, about a notorious crime boss (Wen Jiang) who poses as the newly-appointed mayor of a provincial town until he meets his match in a local mobster (Chow Yun-Fat). With Carina Lau, Kun Chen and You Ge. (In Mandarin and Cantonese with subtitles) “Patriocracy” (Unrated) Middle-of-the-
“The Salt of Life” (Unrated) Midlife crisis comedy about an aging guy (Gianni Di Gregorio) neglected by his wife (Elisabetta Piccolomini) who decides to find out whether he’s still attractive by flirting with neighborhood ladies. With Valeria De Franciscis, Alfonso Santagata and Valeria Cavalli. (In Italian with subtitles)
“Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie” (R for crude humor, graphic nudity, drug use, slapstick violence, and pervasive profanity and sexuality) Coarse comedy about a couple of guys (Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim) indebted to mobsters who try to revitalize a bankrupt mall as a way of repaying the loan they lost investing in a film that failed. With John C. Reilly, Will Ferrell and Mark Cuban.
“The Woods” (Unrated) Back-to-nature comedy about a bunch of young bohemians who retreat to the wilds of the Pacific Northwest with hopes of creating a utopian society. Cast includes Toby David, Justin Phillips and Nicola Persky.
March 1-7, 2012
ARIES An unexpected errand may lead to an encounter with a person who will have an influence on your future. Keep your bright eyes alert to unusual possibilities and you may find yourself pleasantly surprised at the end of the week. TAURUS A cozy week is yours for the asking. Relax and spend some time unwinding from your busy week. Family or close friends will want to join you in your relaxation. Your place is the natural spot for gathering people together. GEMINI There is a vibration this week that urges people to reveal secrets. Your usually strong loyalty to a friend or co-worker may be weakened if you engage in any idle chatter. Stick to the facts this week and you’ll be fine! CANCER Stop sometime this week and take a quick inventory of how right your instincts have been recently. If you are like most, the count is probably high! This is an excellent week to simply smile when people offer advice. You know what’s best for you, so trust your instincts and do that. LEO One of your gifts is that you have an ability to think big! Picture your future on a canvas as big as the sky. Take some small measure this week toward that future, and rejoice. Make sure that positive vibrations surround you during the week. VIRGO If you brought your work home with you this weekend, you’ll have trouble relaxing. A moment of quiet time with yourself will bring you back to your center. Your work really can wait! Rest is important to a busy one like yourself. LIBRA Everyone needs appreciation in his or her life. Take some time out this week to seek those whom you really appreciate, and let them know what they mean to you. Appreciate yourself, while you’re at it! SCORPIO You’re in the mood for adventure. If a short trip isn’t possible, spend some time exploring a subject that interests you so that you feel as if your mind has traveled someplace new. Armchair traveling with a good book will help still your restlessness. SAGITTARIUS This week is like a present! Observe it and enjoy it! The vibes are perfect for a long lunch with a friend, for a long walk in the park, or just for watching the sunrise. Be aware of the beauty that surrounds you this week. CAPRICORN Balance is an important skill. If you’ve been working too hard, the urge to play is going to be nearly irresistible this week. However, if you’ve been playing too hard, it’s a terrific week to restore some order to your work. Keep smiling! AQUARIUS Your energy level is marvelous, and you are probably getting a great deal of work done in an unusually facile manner. Bless your lucky stars, and stay on track. Expect to hear from a friend this week. PISCES A little space from your current love interest seems to be in order. Use a brief time-out to remember the unique and wonderful personality traits of the person you love. Don’t forget to tell her or him of your love! Keep your heart open. SOURCE: NNPA News Service