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In with the new, out withabsolutely nothing.

Wednesday nights atBottom’s Up Bar & Grillhave become legendary.With half-priced friedchicken and beer, it’s easyto see why.

So when Kristi Thies,who owns Bottom’s Upwith her husband, Jason,decided to add new itemsto her menu, she knew notto tinker with what works.

“We’re adding a lot, butwe’re definitely still doingthe Wednesday deal,” shesaid. “That’s our mostpopular day around here.”

While tight-lipped aboutexactly what will be addedto the menu, Thies isexcited to bring morevariety to her clientele atthe little tavern located inthe Bottoms of theMississippi River.

The Thies couple tookover the business fromlocals Frank and CherylBledsoe, who had owned itsince 1993, in July 2009.The tavern’s rich historywas one of the key factorsin the decision to buy forKristi, originally fromMurphysboro, and Jason,from the Bottoms.

“My husband knew thetradition,” Kristi said. “Ithas always been animportant place for us.”

Established in 1896,

Bottom’s Up first servedGerman Catholics andLutherans who foundedand populated Neunert inthe mid-1800s. The tavernwas known to brew andstash contraband beerduring the days ofprohibition.

Another part of itshistory has been thesometimes turbulentrelationship with theMighty Mississippi.Bottom’s Up was underflood waters three times inthe 1940s, but it bouncedback every time. It survivedanother scare a year ago,when Southern Illinoisexperienced recordflooding.

“We weren’t underwater;everything around us was,though,” Kristi said. “Therewas only one way in andone way out. It was likehaving ocean-frontproperty for a while.”

The Bottom’s Up menuconsists of sandwiches,steaks, seafood, waffle friesand a variety of otherappetizers and sides. Oh,and that famous friedchicken.

The tavern buys itschicken fresh, loads on thesecret seasoning and dropsit into the fryers. Oncecrisped to perfection, it isserved with some Texastoast and a cold mug ofbeer — if you are soinclined.

Bottom’s Up is a popularplace for a variety ofcommunity-relatedactivities, such as aTuesday night pinochlegroup, birthday andanniversary parties,rehearsal dinners andfamily reunions.

The annual Fourth of JulyTractor Parade is on the

slate again, and patronswill be treated to a hoard ofantique tractors, live musicand a guaranteed goodtime.

“It’s our big thing,” Kristisaid. “Last year we hadabout 80 antique tractors.We just like to show off theBottoms.”

Kristi said customershave been known to travelfrom Carbondale, Benton,Herrin, Cape Girardeau,Paducah and other placesacross the region toexperience an evening atBottom’s Up. SIUCarbondale students arealso drawn to the Bottoms,especially on half-priceWednesdays.

But it is the locals whoenter the tavern’s doors ona regular basis who reallymake Bottom’s Up what itis — a history-richestablishment with a funatmosphere, delicious foodand great people.

“Jacob is a goodcommunity to live in,”Kristi said.

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Call for ArtHigh School student show:

Union County High School ArtShow; deliver to Anna ArtsCenter April 3 or 4; show April5-14, Anna Arts Center; 618-893-2401

ExhibitsJoan Skiver-Levy:

Exhibition of paintings inmixed medium, MarionCultural and Civic Center;through March; www.marionccc.org or 618-997-4030

Mary Porter: HarrisburgDistrict Library; 35 paintings,all in oil, including severallandmarks of Southern Illinois;through March 24

Salvador Dali: The PlayingCards Suite, UniversityMuseum, SIU; The Ace, King,Queen and Jack of Diamondsand Spades are interpretedwith the inimitable Daliesqueflair in this exhibition of eightprints by the surrealistmaster; through March 29;www.museum.siu.edu; 618-453-5388

Carol Dooley: The GallerySpace, Law Office of Joni BethBailey, 1008 Walnut St.,

Murphysboro; Carol Dooley —35 Views of Yesterday; throughMarch 29; also at Blend Teaand Crepes in Cardondale andthe Anna Arts Center;[email protected]

Learning Curves: LittleEgypt Arts Association ArtsCentre, downtown Marion;works by LEAA members;includes paintings, fiber art,woodworking; through March;618-559-7379

Artist of the Month:Photography by MichelleFredman, Little Egypt ArtsAssociation Arts Centre,downtown Marion; hours,9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; through March;618-559-7379

North Window Artist of theMonth: Tom Rabideauphotography, Little Egypt ArtsAssociation Arts Centre,downtown Marion; hours,9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday;through March; 618-559-7379

Mixed Medium Pastiche:Joan Skiver-Levy, LongbranchCoffeehouse, Carbondale;watercolor/collage; throughApril 1; 618-529-4488

Art and Soul: The Pavilion,

1602 Sioux Drive, Marion;Shawn M. Vincelette’scollection of pen and inkdrawings portrayingsnapshots of Marion’s past;through April 23; 618-993-2657

Civil War artifacts: UnionCounty Museum, 117 S.Appleknocker St., Cobden;through early May; hours,1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday;www.unioncountyilmuseum.com; [email protected]

Brave New World: The Artof the Book in the Digital Age,Cedarhurst Center for theArts, Richview Road, MountVernon; examines books onseveral levels; through May 5;admission, $5; free Thursday;hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5p.m. Sunday; 618-242-1236;www.cedarhurst.org

Pocketful of Posies: SalleyMavor, Beck Family CenterGallery, Cedarhurst Center forthe Arts, Richview Road,Mount Vernon; fabric reliefartwork; hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5

p.m. Sunday; through May 5;618-242-1236; www.cedarhurst.org

Shrode Fine Art & CraftCompetition: CedarhurstCenter for the Arts, MountVernon; through May 5;admission, $5; free Thursday;hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,Tuesday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday; 618-242-1236; www.cedarhurst.org

Cinema and Photography:Beal Grand Corridor Gallery,Cedarhurst Center for theArts, Richview Road, MountVernon; works of SIUstudents, faculty and staff;through May 5; admission,$5; free Thursday; 618-242-1236; www.cedarhurst.org

The Artist’s Story Book:University Museum, SIU;students from Cobden,Eldorado, Elverado, Zeigler-Royalton high schools andShawnee Community Collegecreate illustrated booksreflecting their personalstories; through May 10;www.museum.siu.edu; 618-453-5388

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MURPHYSBORO —The entertainment worldis abuzz with news aboutthe upcoming release ofa seventh official “StarWars” film, and localfans of the franchise cancelebrate this weekend.

The fifth annualSouthern Illinois “StarWars” convention runsfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, March 16, atthe Davis-McCannCenter on North 14th St.The event featuresregional dealersshowcasing and sellingmemorabilia, collectibletoys, games, comics andmore.

At 11 a.m., charactersfrom the films will be

taking photos with fansat the downtown LibertyTheater.

The Liberty will thenshow “Return of theJedi” at noon, and asecond photo shoot isscheduled for 3 p.m. Theday is capped off with asecond screening of“Jedi” at 4 p.m.

Admission to theconvention at the Davis-McCann Center is free.The movie screeningsand photo shoots are $5for adults and $3 forkids. Profits from theevent benefit St. FrancisCare and Wright-Wayrescue no kill animalshelters.

— Adam Testa

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The CarbondaleComedians: 9 p.m. Mondays,Hangar 9, Carbondale; 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Station13, Carbondale; see TheCarbondale Comedians onFacebook

Jim Gaffigan: The WhiteBread Tour, 7 p.m. Thursday,March 28, Carson Center,Paducah; stand-up;$47.75/$37.75; 270-450-4444; www.thecarsoncenter.org

EventsSt. Patrick’s Day Festival:

9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March16, Murphysboro; 5Kwalk/run; silent auction;parade, 11 a.m.; kid’s festival,11:30-1:30 p.m.; boccetourney dart tourney; armwrestling; www.murphysborochamber.com for schedule

Star Wars Convention:9 a.m. Saturday, March 16,Davis McCann Center, North14th Street, Murphysboro;memorabilia, collectibles toys,games, comics; Star WarsMovie event starts at 11 a.m.Saturday with free pictureswith Star Wars costumedcharacters, Liberty Theater,Murphysboro; movie, Returnof the Jedi, noon and 4 p.m.Saturday, Liberty Theater;adults, $5; children, $3;profits benefit St. Francis Careand Wright-Way rescue no killanimal shelters; 618-924 5115

St. Jude Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 16,

Gallatin County School. 5175Illinois 13, Junction; booth fee,$25; also, chili cook-off; $10to enter; silent auction; 618-272-7341

Model Railroad Show andSale: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday,March 24, Benton CivicCenter, Benton; adults, $3;under 12, free; 618-984-4474

Remote Control BoatRaces: May 3-5, ArrowheadLake, Johnston City; vendorsmust sign up by April 1; $25;618-983-8160

TheaterInto the Woods: 7 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, March 21-23 and 2 p.m. Sunday,March 24, Rend Lake College,468 N. Ken Gray Parkway, Ina;Stephen Sondheim’s fairy talestory exploring theconsequences of their wishesand motivations; maincharacters are taken fromLittle Red Riding Hood, Jackand the Beanstalk, Rapunzeland Cinderella; 618-437-5321ext. 1467; www.rlc.edu

The Little Mermaid Jr.:7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday,March 21-23 and 2 p.m.Sunday March 24, MarionCultural and Civic Center;$15; by Southern Illinois kidsages 4-18; an Artstartsproduction; www.marionccc.org; 618-997-4030

Hitler’s Daughter: ClassActs Education Series, 11:30a.m. Friday, March 22, CarsonCenter, Paducah; $6; 270-450-4444; www.thecarsoncenter.org

Dreamgirls: 7:30 p.m.Saturday, March 23 and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24,Carson Center, Paducah;story of 1960’s female singinggroup; $55/$45/$32.50;270-450-4444; www.thecarsoncenter.org

Michael Londra’s CelticFire: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March29, Marion Cultural and CivicCenter; traditional song anddance of Ireland; combinesthe voice of Angela Little withIrish dancing, primal tribalrhythms, cinematic soundsand visual projections; $25/$35; www.marionccc.org or618-997-4030

Dinner TheaterMurder of the Lost

Crusade: 5 p.m. Saturday,March 16, Egyptian CountryClub, 4880 Old US Highway51, Mounds; wine tasting,5 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m.; auction;$35; 618-306-3227;[email protected]

Homesteading: Tales fromThe Canadian North by ElysePineau, 5-8 p.m. Sunday,March 24, The Old Feed Store,111 N. Appleknocker St.,Cobden; poet-storytellerLamm Pineau brings to life afamily archive of stories,photographs and folkloreabout a 1950s; doors open at4 p.m., camp-style dinner at 5 p.m.; a two-act play withdesserts, coffees and tea atintermission; $20; www.theoldfeedstore.com;advance ticketsrecommended; 618-525-2531

BY ADAM TESTATHE SOUTHERN

MURPHYSBORO — St.Patrick’s Day may notactually be until Sunday,but that doesn’t stopanyone from celebrating alittle bit early.

Murphysboro will hostits annual St. Patrick’s Dayparade and celebration onSaturday, March 16, butthe fun begins a nightearlier still.

The Dorians, a four-member Carbondale-based band specializing inCeltic dance music andthe traditions of Irelandand Scotland, will take thestage at the downtownhistoric Liberty Theater at7 p.m. Friday, March 15,for a special concert event.

The band has performedat various festivals,colleges, conferences andschools throughout theMidwest and also serves asthe house band for thenationally syndicatedpublic radio program“Celtic Connections.”

Tickets are $8 for adultsand students. Children 12and younger will beadmitted free but must beaccompanied by an adult.

On Saturday, there willbe a number of eventsthroughout town to stirthe Irish spirit in residentsand guests alike. From abuffet of Irish treats to aplethora of activities forchildren, there’ssomething for the wholefamily to enjoy.

Here’s a look atSaturday’s schedule:

9 a.m.: 25th annual 5Kwalk/run, start at 17th andWalnut streets, concludeon Spruce St., $25

10 a.m.: 17th Street

Warehouse opens, servingcorned beef and cabbageand Irish potato buffetuntil 6 p.m.

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.: St.Patrick’s Day parade, startat 7th Street and headwest on Walnut to 18thStreet

11:30 a.m.: Irish kid’sfestival, open to first tosixth grade students, artsand crafts, games,storytelling and more,Murphysboro Youth andRec Center, free

Noon: Fire truck display,parking lot at 17th andPine streets, free

Noon-3 p.m.: Shamrockcraft beer tasting, 17thStreet Warehouse, $10 inadvance, $12 at door

12:30 p.m.: LeprechaunClassic bocce tournament,play begins at 1 p.m., $60per team, limited to 10 teams

1 p.m.-5 p.m.: Irish darttournament, Chicago-style team draw, bracketelimination, $10

1 p.m.-5 p.m.: Armwrestling tournament,four weight classes,double elimination, $10

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THE SOUTHERN FILE PHOTOPatrick Joseph Lynch rides atandem bicycle during the2011 St. Patrick’s Day paradein Murphysboro.

A weekend to be IrishMurphysboro set to host annual St. Patrick’s Day events

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Concerts/RecitalsSouthern Illinois

Smoky Hollow StringBand: 10-11 a.m. Friday,March 15, Marion SeniorsCenter, 507 W. Main St.; free;lunch available for purchaseat 11:15 a.m.; 618-997-9019

The Dorians: 7 p.m. FridayMarch 15, Liberty Theatre,Murphysboro; part of St.Patrick’s Day Festival inMurphysboro; 618-684-5880

At Last: Tribute totraditional female singers,7 p.m. Thursday, March 21,O’Neil Auditorium, John A.Logan College, Carterville;features Southern Illinoisnative Jaimee Paul; $15/$10;618-985-2828, ext. 8287;www.jalc.edu/activities

SISO Stars of Altgeld:Southern Illinois SymphonyOrchestra, 7:30 p.m.Thursday, March 21, ShryockAuditorium, SIU; concert

features winners of annualSchool of Music solo andcomposition competitions;$20/$8; www.southernticketsonline.com; 618-453-6000

Lindsay Garritson: Recital,7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22,Old Baptist FoundationRecital Hall, SIU; pianist andcompetitor in this year’s VanCliburn Piano Competition;free

Jens Elvekjaer: 7:30 p.m.Saturday, March 23,Cedarhurst Center for theArts, 2600 Richview Road,Mount Vernon; Scandinavianpianist and Denmark’s firstSteinway Artist; $18/$5; 618-242-1236; www.cedarhurst.org

Guest artists: EliseQuagliata, mezzo-sopranoand Paul Transue, piano,7:30 p.m. Friday, March 29,Old Baptist FoundationRecital Hall, SIU; free

PROVIDEDJaimee Paul will be featured Thursday, March 21, at JALC.

Mining coal isexcruciating work.The long hours,

relentless physical grindand deadly dust from theprecious ore slowly takes atoll and eventually breaksdown a miner’s body. It’sthe only occupation manyof the workers have everknown. Aware of the highcost they’re paying, theykeep punching the clock.

Lathan Moore’s fatherhas worked the coal fieldsof Saline County for 42years and is currentlyemployed by theAmerican Coal Companyin Galatia. Following inhis dad’s footsteps,Lathan strapped on a hardhat for an abbreviatedmining career.

“I have a deepappreciation for all myfamily and friends thatwork in the mines. It’s avery honorable professionand our quality of life isbetter for the sacrificethey are making,” said the

31-year old Moore, anative of Harrisburg. “Itjust wasn’t for me. I gotout.”

With a background fullof success in the theaterprogram as SoutheasternIllinois College and lateras a highly regardedSouthern Gospel vocalist,Moore knew he hadconstructed a solidfoundation for hiscommitment to pursue hisfirst love of music. Hepacked all his belongingsand moved to Nashville in2006.

Through seven years oftrials and toil, Moore haspaid some heavy dues andis reaping the benefits

with a Dan HodgesPublishing deal and arecording contract withRender Records, one ofthe top independentlabels in Music City.

Moore was in the studiolate Monday night puttingthe finishing touches onnew single “Burn ThoseMemories Down,” whichis scheduled for nationalrelease April 1. He is slatedto make a publicity stop atan Iowa radio stationSaturday. Takingadvantage of perfectrouting, the record labelarranged for the trip tostart a day early so therewas time for a hometownshow.

Moore will be in concertat 10:30 p.m. Friday atPoor Boys Lounge inHarrisburg. There will bea $5 cover charge. Doorsopen at 5 p.m. Openingact Nick Ryan takes thestage at 9 p.m. Anyoneattending the show mustbe at least 21 years old.

“It’s going to be a greattime. I have a five-pieceband with someoutstanding musiciansthat will have the placerockin’,” Moore said. “I’lldo a lot of originalmaterial and mix in somestandard party tunes.”

Moore grew upattending the BankstonFork Baptist Church onthe outskirts ofHarrisburg. When he isback home visiting on aSunday, he always bringshis guitar and sings acouple gospel standardsfor the congregation.

“It is the oldest churchin Saline County, datingback to the 1880s. We stillhave founding membersthat attend,” Moore said,chuckling. “A few of themembers contacted me onFacebook and said theywould love to come to the

PROVIDEDSouthern Illinois native Lathan Moore, now a Nashvillerecording artist, will make a special trip home for a concert at10:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Poor Boys Lounge in Harrisburg.

CCOOUUNNTTRRYY SSCCEENNEEVince Hoffard

Lathan Moore’s local roots show in his music

SEE HOFFARD / PAGE 7



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show, but just couldn’tbecause it’s in a bar.”

After graduating fromHarrisburg High School in2001, Moore toured theHeartland with the EasternSky country gospel quartetand was also lead singer forthe Reliance Quartet inPaducah. His theaterexperience consisted oflead roles in “Annie GetYour Gun,” “Phantom ofthe Opera” and “BeautyAnd The Beast.”

His overall talent earnedhim a scholarship toWayland Baptist Universityin Plainview, Texas.

Not being exposed tovery much country musicduring his childhood,Moore started soaking upthe sounds produced inTexas dance halls and fellin love with the genre. Hedropped out of school andcame back to Liberty Coalin Saline County, workingjust long enough to financea move to Music City.

Extraordinarily musicallygifted, Moore plays guitar,trumpet, trombone andpiano. His focus uponarrival in Nashville was tolearn the art ofsongwriting. During his

first couple years in town,he married a girl fromPopular Bluff.

“I’ve got a verysupportive wife. She isused to the crazy hoursthat I keep. We are in thisthing together. My dream isher dream,” he said. Thecouple has a three-year oldchild.

Nearly three years ofpaying dues and learningthe ropes in the countrymusic business resulted ina record deal with BlueSteel Records in 2008.With popular songs like“Beautiful Girl,” “Nothin’Like a Woman” and “Lovein Your Life” to his credit,Moore garnered anomination from theIndependent CountryMusic Association in 2011and opened theorganization’s annualawards show with arendition of “Love in YourLife.”

Moore’s careermomentum hit a massivespeed bump when BlueSteel unexpectedly wentout of business in 2012.

VINCE HOFFARD can bereached at 618-658-9095or [email protected].

The Southern IllinoisSymphony Orchestra willpresent its annual “Starsof Altgeld” concert nextweek.

The annual programfeatures winners of theSIU School of Music soloand contests. This year’ssolo competition winnerswere violinists andgraduate students EdwardCharity and Petra Bubanjaand undergraduatetrumpet player BenElwood.

Kenneth Carr , a retiredSIUC employee and non-traditional student fromMurphysboro, was thewinner of the compositioncompetition. Theorchestra will premiere hiswork “The Civil WarTouches Southern Illinois:A Portrait of General JohnA. Logan” during “Stars ofAltgeld” with narrationprovided by HarveyWelch.

School of MusicDirector Jeanine Wagner

will sing a virtuoso Mozartaria from the opera“Abduction from theSeraglio” to conclude thefirst half of the show. Thesecond half consists ofworks from Finnishcomposer Jean Sibelius’Second Symphony.

Tickets are $20 foradults and $8 for studentsof any age. They areavailable in advance atwww.southernticketsonline.com or by calling 618-453-6000 or at thedoor on the evening of theshow.

The concert begins at7:30 p.m. Thursday,March 21, at ShryockAuditorium.

The orchestra andsoloists will present aspecial one-hour freeadmission version of theevent concert for schoolchildren at 10 a.m. March21 at Shryock.Reservations are notrequired.

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An all-star comedy thatleans on its stars toconjure laughs out of thinair, “The Incredible BurtWonderstone” is aboutveteran magicians whofind themselves suddenly

less relevant when Mr.New and Edgy shows upand upstages them on theVegas Strip.

An art-imitating-artistmoment for Steve Carelland Jim Carrey? Maybe.But when you’ve got thosetwo, Oscar winner AlanArkin, Olivia Wilde, SteveBuscemi and JamesGandolfini in your cast,the four guys you paid towrite this thing shouldhave no trouble finding alaugh a minute.

We meet Anthony andAlbert as bullied 10-yearolds who find escape, andpurpose, in a “Become aMagician” kit — VHSinstruction tape included— featuring veteranprestidigitator RanceHolloway (Arkin). Thirtyyears later, BurtWonderstone (Carell) andpartner Anton Marvelton(Buscemi) have their owntheater at Bally’s, a steadyfanbase, gullible groupies(for Burt) and a boss(Gandolfini) who puts up

with Burt’s diva-demandsand lifestyle.

They go throughassistants like candy, andBurt is so arrogant that hecalls them all “Nicole,”even after the latest Nicolequits and fetchingbackstage assistant Jane(Olivia Wilde) is pressedinto service. First good gagof the movie? The skin-baring bombshell Wilde(“TRON,” “Butter,”“Deadfall”) going allstumbling, demure andembarrassed by theskimpy stage costume.

The crowds still come,even though this act is asstale as its “Abracadabra”theme song (Steve Miller’slast big hit), even thoughBurt hurls insults at Antonbackstage after every“impossible feat ofimpossibility.” Until theday that Steve Gray rollsinto town.

Jim Carrey turns Grayinto a long-haired guru ofthe gross — a magician/stuntman who rolls up

with a guerrilla film crewand stuns bystanders withroutines that involve self-injury, followed by self-stitches. Carrey, sportingan “Escape from What?”tattoo and a Zen master-meets-street thug ethos —“Bad things don’t happento us, they happen FORus” — makes this guy soscary and fun that youwish his “Brain Rapist” TVshow were real. Becausewe’d watch it.

But to Burt? Gray’s not areal magician: “He doesn’teven have a costume.”

“Burt Wonderstone” letsus see the rise, and thenfall of Burt and Anton,their changing hairstylesand unchanging act. Ittakes Burt from the manwith the “biggest bed inLas Vegas” — “Would youlike to see it, nakedly?” —to a drunk reduced toentertaining the seniors ata retirement home.

That’s where he meetsRance, and tries to get hisold magic mojo back.


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