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Art at the Edition:Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 13-14,The Edition at 315, 315Christian Chapel Road,Anna; 618-697-5563;www.theedition315.com.

Art Around the Square:6-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20,Town Square, Carbondale;local and regional artists,provide hors d’oeuvres andopen their doors to art lovers;music, photography, prints,sculptures; free concertfeaturing County Graves withThe Jewels; 618-924-0797;www.carbondalemainstreet.com.

Art ExhibitsRecent Work: By Treehouse

Artist Collective, LongbranchCoffeehouse, 100 E. JacksonSt., Carbondale; paintings byJim King, Wahid Lewis, AndreaLeBeau and photographs byJulian Milo, Danielle Konings,Greg Wendt, Terry Hickey andphotography students ages,8-12 years; through Nov. 2;618-713-7531.

Logan exhibit: Studentsfrom John A Logan’scontinuing education class,Landscape Painting Basics,at Sallie Logan Public Library, 1808 Walnut St.,Murphysboro; through Oct. 24; hours, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

William Conger —Narrative Abstraction:Mitchell Museum MainGallery, Cedarhurst, MountVernon; also exhibitions atBeal Corridor, Beck FamilyCenter Gallery and theShrode Art Center; throughOct. 14: www.cedarhurst.org;618-242-1236.

Gathering of Quiltsexhibition: Cedarhurst, 2600E. Richmond Road, MountVernon; through Oct. 14; 618-242-1236;www.cedarhurst.org.

Snuggle and Snooze: BealGrand Corridor and ShrodeArt Center, Cedarhurst,Mount Vernon; quilts madefor children; through Oct. 14;618-242-1236;www.cedarhurst.org.

Gate to a World of Color:Southern Illinois Art andArtisans Center, 14967 GunCreek Trail, Whittington;realism to abstract, fromfantasy to function; throughOct. 15; 618-629-2220.

Looking Up! Photographyby Jo Kirch, CentralShowcase, Realty Central,1825 W. Main St., Carbondale;through Oct. 20.

SIMS’ 4th Annual Form,Fabricate, Forge: UniversityMuseum, SIU; SouthernIllinois Metalsmiths Society,jewelry to sculpture, fromrepresentational to abstract; through Oct. 20;www.museum.siu.edu;

618-453-5388.Paintings and Works on

Paper 1993-2012: CheonaeKim, The Gallery Space, Lawoffice of Joni Beth Baily, 1008Walnut St, Murphysboro;through Oct. 22; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fossils and minerals:Union County Museum,Cobden; artifacts, most local;features crinoid with its stem,a shark’s vertebrae, acephalopod, trilobites, agates,geodes and thunder eggs;through Oct. 28; hours, 1-5p.m., Saturday and Sunday.

Mixed Medium Pastiche:Joan Skiver-Levy, SouthernIllinois Art and Artisan Center,Rend Lake; a mini exhibitionincluding a watercolorcollage; through Oct. 30; 618-629-2220.

Carbondale CommunityArts’ Biennial: ExtraordinaryTalent Come Home, UniversityMuseum, SIU; featuredartists: Preston Jackson,Frank Brown, JoAnnaJohnson; through Oct. 30;www.museum.siu.edu; 618-453-5388

People’s Choice: Formerlocal artists, Civic CenterCorridor Gallery, Carbondale;through Oct. 30; 618-457-5100; www.carbondalearts.org.

LEAA Harvest Time: LittleEgypt Art Centre, 601 TowerSquare, Marion; through Oct. 31: art pieces andphotographs with a harvest

theme; 618-998-8530 orwww.littleegyptarts.com.

Nevins Ware: Illinois Rural Heritage Museum,187 Fairground Road,Pinckneyville; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Thursday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m.Sunday; includes paintings oflocal buildings, sites; throughOctober; 618-357-8908; www.illinoisruralheritagemuseum.org.

The Mitchell Collection ofSmall Metal Treasures:University Museum, SIU;through Dec. 8; 618-453-5388; www.museum.siu.edu

The Photography Project:University Museum, SIU; byhigh school students fromCobden, Elverado, Eldorado,Zeigler-Royalton andShawnee Community Collegestudents; through Dec. 8;www.museum.siu.edu; 618-453-5388.

Political Cartoons: Fromthe Jerome M. MileurCollection, UniversityMuseum, SIU; presidentialmemorabilia collection;through Dec. 8; www.museum.siu.edu; 618-453-5388.

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Oil paintings by lifelongHarrisburg resident ondisplay at Harrisburg DistrictLibrary; closing reception,2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14.

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Program focuses on history of SalukisHERRIN — As SIU

Carbondale celebrates itshomecoming, the HerrinArea Historical Societywill delve into the history of the university’sunique and iconicmascot.

Jim and Vicki Blair ofEnergy will be on handfor the latest installmentof the organization’sguest lecture series, andthey’re bringing alongfurry friends Pharaoh,Kiya, Ramses and Tiy.The couple and theirsalukis are localcelebrities.

Vicki Blair began her

love of Salukis andEgyptian culture whilegrowing up in upperMichigan. Jim is a retireeof the Department ofJustice, and now thecouple focus on raisingtheir dogs. They will talkabout the history andlineage of the Salukibreed and share the storyof how they becameproud caregivers for theirfour pets.

The event is free andopen to the public. Itbegins at 2 p.m. Friday,Oct. 12, at the Herrin CityLibrary, 120 N. 13th St.

— Adam Testa

PADUCAH — WestKentucky Communityand Technical Collegebegins its 2012-13 “Artsin Focus” series thisweekend with aperformance of “Tap:The Show.”

The show begins at7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12,in the Clemens Fine ArtsCenter. A cast of award-winning dancers andsingers lead the audienceon a journey of stylesthroughout the decades,from Broadway to bigband to world music androck and pop.

Each section isdesigned to bring to lifeiconic tap moments ofthe past and create brandnew moments that willamaze the audience.Included in thisextravaganza arerecreations of some ofyour favorite Fred Astaireand Gene Kelly numbers,Broadway showstoppers,smooth and sultry softshoe, flamenco, tribal,Irish step and more.

The company will hostan open dress rehearsal,narrated by writer anddirector Scott Seidl, at 10 a.m. Friday. They willalso teach a class for areadancers at 2 p.m.

The educationalactivities are free, butregistration is required.For more information,call 270-534-3212.

— Adam Testa

PROVIDED The crew of ‘Tap: The Show’will perform Friday, Oct. 12, atWest Kentucky Communityand Technical College.

Dancers to perform, teach class

CARBONDALE —Makanda author D’nelleRuvalcaba will sign copiesof her new novel, “TheOfficer’s Wife” at 1 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 13, at Book-worm, 618 E. Walnut St.

The book is acontemporary romancethat tells of two peoplewho have a chanceencounter that turns into

an unlikely story of love,friendship, courage,strength and forgiveness.

Ruvalcaba is alsocollecting nonperishablefood donations for theGood Samaritan FoodPantry and encouragespeople to bring a donationwith them to the booksigning.

— Adam Testa

Author signing books, collecting food

MARION — AllAmerican Pro Wrestlingand the American CancerSociety are teaming tobodyslam cancer.

The Southern Illinois-based professionalwrestling promotion willpresent “Zero Hour,” thecompany’s sixthanniversary celebrationand a benefit for the ACS,on Saturday, Oct. 20, atthe Black DiamondHarley-DavidsonWarehouse.

Proceeds from ticketsales, as well as a silentauction, raffle andconcession sales, willbenefit the SouthernIllinois chapter of theACS.

““We’ve gone out of ourway to make this year’sAmerican Cancer Societybenefit the biggest inhistory,” said ExecutiveProducer Chris Hagstrom.“There’s not a person inour locker room whohasn’t be affected bycancer in one way oranother. This is the leastwe can to support thisgreat cause.”

The show will beheadlined by the first steelcage match in AAPWhistory, as HeavyweightChampion Mike Mastersdefends his title against

Edmund “Livewire”McGuire. AAPW Tag TeamChampions Matt Cage andChristian Rose will defendtheir titles againstBrandon Espinosa and AceHawkins in a laddermatch.

International superstarColt Cabana will alsomake his return to AAPW,teaming with HeathHatton to face “Old SchoolWarrior” Ax Allwardt andGaylord Stevens.

The show begins at 6:45 p.m. with doorsopening at 5:30 p.m.Reserved front row seatsare $12. General admissionis $10 for adults, $8 forkids and free for veterans.Tickets can be purchasedin advance at www.aapwrestling.com.

— Adam Testa

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If your group is having aspecial holiday lightingdisplay, open house, orholiday tradition, send the

information to [email protected], fax to618-549-3310 or mail toThe Southern Illinoisan,Holiday Events, P.O. Box2108, Carbondale, IL62902.

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For more information,call 618-351-5089.

— Adam Testa

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MAKANDA — TheRenascence House indowntown Makanda willhost a reader’s theaterprogram, “Dog SpelledBackwards,” at 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 18.

The program, arrangedby Thomas Sill anddirected by MarionKleinau, features storiesadapted from works byAmerican humorist JamesThurber. This is Sill’s

fourth annual productionat the venue featuring adistinguished group ofindividuals dedicated tosharing good literature.

Stories will focus on thehuman love of animalsand how those animalsrespond to humans. Theresults are often amusingand thought-provoking.Tales on tap for the eventinclude “The Owl Whowas God” and “The Scotty

Who Knew Too Much.”Kenny Collins, MargieCollins, Nick Earll,Marvin Kleinau, RitaPearce and Pandora Taylorwill be the readers.

Informal social time,refreshments and a meet-and-greet withperformers will follow thepresentation. The event isfree and open to thepublic.

— Adam Testa

Renascence House hosting reader’s theater night

PADUCAH — LincolnHenderson, masterdistiller for Angel’s Envybourbon, will be thefeatured guest at thisyear’s Carson CenterDistiller’s Dinner.

A leading expert on thetopic of spirits, Hendersonwas an inaugural memberof the Kentucky BourbonHall of Fame. He has also

been presented a LifetimeAchievement Award fromMalt Advocate and holds ajudge’s seat at the UnitedKingdom InternationalWine and SpiritCompetition. At thedinner, Henderson willmake informal remarks onhis tenure as a masterdistiller.

The dinner begins with a

6:30 p.m. reception onSaturday, Oct. 27, at TheCarson Center, 100Kentucky Ave. Tickets are$125 and include a five-course meal from LauraDuff’s A Pampered Palate.They can be purchasedonline at thecarsoncenter.org or by calling270-450-4444.

— Adam Testa

Angel’s Envy’s Henderson to speak at annual distillers’ dinner

ANNA — The SouthendStumpjumpers’ 15thannual variety show willfeature an “AmericanIdol” contestant, localperformers and a tributeto Andy Griffith.

The show begins at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct.13, at the Anna-JonesboroCommunity High Schoolauditorium. A replica ofthe Maberry squad car

from the “Andy GriffithShow” will be on displayat 5:30 p.m. Re-enactorsplaying the characters ofAndy and Barney willentertain fans.

Adrienne Beasley, acontestant from “Idol’s”10th season, will appear atthe show. Locals will alsostep into the roles of theshow’s hosts to judge localsingers in a talent contest.

The crowd’s reactions andcheers will help determinea winner.

Proceeds from the showbenefit the Central IllinoisHonor Flight, which fliesveterans to Washington to see the variousmemorials.

Tickets are $6 for adultsand $4 for kids 12 andyounger.

— Adam Testa

‘American Idol,’ Andy Griffith highlight variety show

CARTERVILLE — One ofChicago’s most renownedcomedy troupes is takingthe act on the road andmaking a stop at John A.Logan College.

Legendary sketchcomedy group The SecondCity will present its“Laughing Matters” showat 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.18. The production

features some of the bestsketches, songs andimprovisations fromSecond City’s 52-yearhistory.

The show aims toprovide a light-heartedbreak from the seriousnessof a day-to-day life filledwith economicuncertainty and politicalgridlock.

Second City has beenproducing top-tiercomedy for 50 years.Alumni of the groupinclude Ed Asner, DanAkroyd, Tina Fey and JoanRivers, among dozens ofothers.

Tickets for the show are$15 for adults and $10 forstudents and children.

— Adam Testa

PROVIDEDA touring group from Chicago’s famed Second City comedy troupe will visit John A. LoganCollege at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18.

The Second City bringing laughs to JALC


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HARRISBURG — Amusical comedy depictingsix young people in thethroes of puberty will bethe first of sixperformances comprisingthe 2012-13 theater season at SoutheasternIllinois College inHarrisburg.

“The 25th AnnualPutnam County SpellingBee” will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday andSaturday, Oct. 12-13,and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct.14 at the George T.Dennis Visual andPerforming Arts Centeron campus.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 forstudents, staff andseniors.

For reserved seating ormore information, call618-252-5400, ext. 2486

or 2487 or [email protected].

— Adam Testa

PROVIDED Leaf Coneybear, played byDylan Comer, tormentsSchwarzy, played by SalenaRussell, on the set of ‘The25th Annual Putnam CountySpelling Bee.’

‘Spelling Bee’ opens SIC theater season

GOLCONDA —Participants in GolcondaCity Cemetery’s annualcemetery walk will have achance to meet some ofthe city’s past residents ina unique format.

Re-enactors will portrayNaomi Moore Lowth Sims,who came to Golcondawith her family in 1818;Henry D. Baker, who cameto Pope County as a youngteen; George WashingtonMoyers, a lifelong citizenof the region, and threeother citizens withimportant ties to thecommunity. They will allbe dressed in period attireto show the styles of thetime.

Participants will alsomeet Michael McNerney,an archaeologist andhistorian who co-authored “EarlyPioneer Gravestones ofPope County, Illinois.”McNerney will talk toguests about the earlytombstones in the cemetery.

Fifteen-minute toursbegin at 3 p.m. Saturday,Oct. 13, and last until 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $5for adults and $3 forchildren ages 6 to 12.Proceeds will supportcemetery maintenance.

For more informationabout the tours, call 618-683-3341.

— Adam Testa

Cemetery tours shedlight on Golconda’s past

CARMI — Harsh weatherconditions may havedamaged this season’s cornharvest, but it won’t stopthe fun at the annual CornDays celebration indowntown Carmi.

Country music star JoeDiffie will be the headliner.He will perform at 9 p.m.Saturday.

The schedule of eventsfor this year’s festivalincludes:

Friday, Oct. 125 p.m.: Pumpkin

growing contest,fairgrounds

5:30 p.m.: Corn holetournament, VFW

6:15 p.m.: Shelby Pollard,main stage

7 p.m.: Sun Cellar, mainstage

8 p.m.: MinorCharacters, main stage

9 p.m.: TheTransatlantic, main stage

Saturday, Oct. 138:15 a.m.: Guardian

Center run9 a.m.: Baby contest,

east stage10 a.m.: Car show, west

stage10:30 a.m.: Children’s

parade11 a.m.: Chili cook-off,

City Park11 a.m.: WRUL

showcase, main stageNoon: Cake walk, east

stage1 p.m.: Star contest, main

stage3 p.m.: King and queen

coronation, east stage4 p.m.: Parade6:30 p.m.: Jasmine

Seibers, main stage7:45 p.m.: A Band Called

River, main stage9 p.m.: Joe Diffie, mainSunday, Oct. 146 p.m. Gospel concert,

high school auditorium— Adam Testa

Joe Diffie headliningCarmi’s Corn Days

RentSIU theater production ofBroadway musical; 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 18-20, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21;McLeod Theater; tickets are$16 for adults and $6 forstudents and can bepurchased at www.southernticketsonline.com or bycalling 618-453-6000

BY ADAM TESTATHE SOUTHERN

When a theaterproduction canentice not only the

audience but also the castexplore the depths of theirmind and explore their ownselves, it’s achieved its goal.

For the actors andactresses, as well as thebehind-the-scenes crew,

bringing the acclaimedBroadway musical “Rent”to life on the stage at SIU’sMcLeod Theater, themessage of the play hasrung through as aninspiration.

“They concept of theshow puts my own life inperspective,” saidSamantha Myers, a musictheater major playingMimi, a drug-addicted clubdancer living with HIV.

Just what is the messagethat “Rent” tries to share?

“Live life to the fullest,and live life with love,”Myers said.

The characters of “Rent”are down on their luck,struggling to survive on thestreets of Manhattan’sbohemian lower east side.Balancing their art andmoney becomes achallenge, as the issue ofrent is raised by a friendwho had allowed them tolive without payment.

The story loosely follow’sPuccini’s opera “LaBoheme,” but with amodern twist as the artistsdeal with not only financialissues but other societalhappenings of the 90s,including the HIV/AIDSepidemic. On the surface,they may not seem likecharacters to which theaudience can relate.

“It really shows thesepeople in a very humanlight,” said directorCourtney Self. “Somethingdifferent from us becomesrelatable. These areuniversal human issues.”

“Rent” is different thanmost other shows the SIUtheater team has tackled inrecent years. But Self andher crew think that will bebeneficial, as itaccomplishes two goals:

Exposing the core audienceto something new andattracting the youngercollege audience who knowthe story of the show froma movie adaptation.

The production is alsodifferent from othermusicals in that the wholescript is told through song,whereas most shows willblend narrative dialoguewith music. “Rent” takesthe audience on a journeythrough the characters’lives through music.

“My generation — thecollege generation — lovesthe show so much becauseof the music,” said KaySatoh, music director. “Thelyrics are so powerful.There’s such a strongmessage behind them.”

While some elements of“Rent” are adult-oriented,dealing with homosex-uality, sex and drugs, thoseaspects of the show areincorporated not to make

the play controversial butto advance the perceptionsof the characters and theirlife struggles. And theydon’t overpower the other,more traditional parts ofthe story.

“That’s the part I’mreally excited about,” Myerssaid. “It’s definitelyprovocative, but there arecertainly a lot ofwholesome songs and partsof this show that peopletend to look past.”

“Rent” runs at McLeodTheater in the SIUCommunications Buildingat 7:30 p.m. Thursday toSaturday, Oct. 18-20, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21.Tickets are $16 for adultsand $6 for students andcan be purchased online atwww.southernticketsonline.com or by calling618-453-6000.

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HERRIN — The “LittleShop of Horrors” willopen this weekend.

Park AvenueProductions, a localtheater troupe, willpresent threeperformances of the cultfavorite musical at theHerrin Civic Center.Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, and2 p.m. Saturday andSunday, Oct. 13-14.

The rock musicalcombines elements of

tragedy and comedy as ittells of a floral shopemployee who raises aflesh-eating plant andbecomes a hero as itrevitalizes the business forhis employer. Butproblems arise when theplant convinces the youngman to kill people needhim order to feed theplant.

Tickets are $10 and canbe reserved in advance bycalling 618-727-4166.

— Adam Testa

‘Little Shop of Horrors’ opens Friday

CARTERVILLE — JohnA. Logan College willpresent Elton John andTim Rice’s musical“Aida” as the firstproduction of the theaterseason.

The contemporaryshow is based on anItalian opera of the samename. In the modernversion, a man a womanare touring the Egyptianwing of a museum whenthat statue of a Pharaoh

comes to life andtransports them back toEgyptian times. The storythen tells of the forbiddenlove between a Nubianprincess and an Egyptiansoldier, forced to facedeath or separation.

The show runs at 7 p.m.Friday and Saturday, Oct.12-13, and 2 p.m. Sunday,Oct. 14. Tickets are $12for adults and $7 forstudents and children.

— Adam Testa

JALC theater presenting ‘Aida’

PROVIDEDThe SIU theater department begins its 2012-13 season withthe Broadway musical ‘Rent.’

Broadway in CarbondaleSIU’s McLeod Theater to bring ‘Rent’ to the stage

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The Officer’s Wife: ByAdrienne D’nelle Ruvalcaba,1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13,Bookworm, Eastgate ShoppingCenter, 618 E. Walnut St.,Carbondale; a contemporaryromance which tells the storyof two people who cross pathswhile running; Ruvalcaba isalso collecting nonperishablefood for the Good SamaritanFood Pantry during Octoberand asks that anyoneinterested in helping bringitems to the Bookworm onSaturday; 618.457.2665.

Sale: Friends of CarbondalePublic Library, preview sale 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19;sale 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday,Oct. 20, Brush Building, nextdoor to the library; half-pricesale, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21;618-529-3307.

ComedyThe Carbondale

Comedians: 9 p.m. Mondays,Hangar 9, Carbondale; 10 p.m.Wednesdays, Station 13,Carbondale; see The Carbon-dale Comedians on Facebook.

Cabaret Decadance:Vaudeville Revue, 8 p.m.Friday, Oct. 12, Liberty Theater,downtown Murphysboro; songand dance routine withslapstick and innuendo, softshoe and shuffle; concessionsavailable; advance tickets, $5;door, $7; 618-684-5880.

The Second City: Laughing

Matters, 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct.18, John A. Logan College,Carterville, O’Neil Auditorium;$15/ $10; scripted andimprovisational elements; 618-985-2828, ext. 8287;www.jalc.edu/activities.

EventsPoker Run: First bike out

11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13,Pyramid Oaks Golf Course,Percy; music, food, auction,raffle; proceeds to theWounded Warrior Project.

Charity Classic BocceTournament: Registration, 10a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, HerrinBocce Courts, behind HerrinCivic Center; $35; register byFriday, Oct. 12; sponsored bythe Herrin Elks; presented byThe Williamson CountyPrograms on Aging; food andbeverages; 618-988-1585.

FestivalsSuper City Blues & Ques:

Friday-Saturday, Oct. 12-13,uptown Metropolis; barbecue,food contests, sidewalk salesand live entertainment; 800-248-4373; vwww.metropolistourism.com.

Colorfest: Friday-Sunday,Oct. 12-14, Union County;includes Union County PASTHistoric Walking Tour, 9:30a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday; $5self-guided tour booklet atStinson Library, Anna; fleamarket, biathlon race, wienerdog derby, kid’s fest, book sale,

crafts, food, music; 618-833-8745; www.pastonline.org;800-248-4373.

Carmi Corn Days: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14, Carmi;Artisan Fest 4-9 p.m. Friday,9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday,Main Street; pumpkin growingcontest, car show, babycontest, chili cook-off, parade,4 p.m. Saturday; music by JoeDiffie, 9 p.m. Saturday; gospelconcert, 8 p.m. Sunday;www.carmikiwanis.org.

Golconda Fall Festival: 8a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14,downtown Golconda; food,jewelry, crafts, games; 618-683-4317.

Vulture Fest: Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 20-21, downtownMakanda; vulture’s annualmigration celebrated withmusic and displays by localartists; 800-248-4373;www.villageofmakanda.com.

HistorySaluki dogs: 2 p.m. Friday,

Oct. 12, Herrin City Library; Jimand Vicki Blair of Energy on thehistory of Saluki dogs and willbring their Salukis with them;part of the Herrin AreaHistorical Society’s GuestLecture Series; wear a Salukishirt.

PAST Colorfest WalkingTour and Civil War Re-enactors’ Encampment: Allday Saturday, Oct. 13, until 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, four-way stop Anna; exhibits,9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Lou’s

Room Event Center, Anna; 618-833-8745 or 618-697-1870.

Annual Fort MassacEncampment: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 20 and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, FortMassac State Park, Metropolis;life as it was in the 18th and19th centuries; military andcivilian craft activities anddemonstrations; both daysbegin with a post of colors;mock battles, tacticaldemonstrations, voyagers,traders, craftsman, children’sgames, music and period foodand dress, arrowhead show;free; 800-248-4373;www.metropolistourism.com.

Talent ContestsSI Kids Got Talent: 6 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 14, MarionCultural and Civic Center;$10/$8; presented by theWilliamson County ChildAdvocacy Center; www.marionccc.org or 618-997-4030.

Kids with Talent: Youths 13-17 sought for a spot at theYouth Talent Show, 7-9 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 27, LibertyTheater, downtownMurphysboro; deadline,Monday, Oct. 22 forregistration; 618-684-5880.

TheaterAIDA: Music by Elton John,

lyrics by Tim Rice, 7 p.m.Friday-Saturday, Oct. 12-13 and2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, John A.Logan College, Carterville,

O’Neil Auditorium; $12/ $7;618-985-2828, ext. 8287;www.jalc.edu/activities.

Little Shop of Horrors:Friday-Sunday, Oct. 12-14,Herrin Civic Center; 7 p.m.Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; presented by ParkAvenue Productions; $10; 618-727-4166; 618-727-4166.

God of Carnage: ByYasmina Reza, Friday-Sunday,Oct. 12-14, Varsity Center forthe Arts, 418 S. Illinois Ave.,Carbondale; presented by TheStage Co.; 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday;$15/$10; 618-549-5466; 618-549-3465; [email protected]; www.stagecompany.org.

The Rocky Horror Show:Centralia Cultural SocietyLittle Theater Players,Community Arts Center, 1250E. Rexford, Centralia; 9 p.m.,Friday, Oct. 12 and midnight,Saturday, Oct. 13; $12/$10;rated R; 618-532-2951;[email protected];www.centraliaarts.org.

The 25th Annual PutnamCounty Spelling Bee: Musicalcomedy, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 12-13 and 2 p.m.Sunday, Oct. 14, SoutheasternIllinois College, 3575 CollegeRoad, Harrisburg; $8/$6; 618-252-5400, ext. 2486 or 2487;[email protected].

Rent and more at McLeod:Rent, Oct. 18-21; The ThreeMusketeers, Nov. 29-Dec. 2;For Colored Girls Who HaveConsidered Suicide When the

Rainbow Is Enuf, Feb. 21-24;Reasons To Be Pretty, April 25-28; McLeod Theater, SIU;tickets for four shows, adults,$56 and students, $24;individual tickets $16-$6; threespecial productions, The ThreeSeasons of Cora, Cosi FanTutte and Playwights’ Festival;$6-$16; 618-453-6000;southernticketsonline.com.

Love, Loss and What IWore: Women’s Only Event byNora and Ehlia Ephron, 7:30p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, MarionCultural and Civic Center;doors open 6 p.m. for winetasting, desserts, chairmassages, mini makeovers,shopping; performanceincludes stories aboutunfortunate prom dresses, thetraumatic lighting in fittingrooms, high heels, short skirtsand the existential state ofhaving nothing to wear;presented by the ParadiseAlley Players; $15;www.marionccc.org or 618-997-4030.

SIU Presents! ShryockAuditorium, SIU; packagetickets guarantee sameseating for Fiddler on the Roof,7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26;bluegrass entertainers Daileyand Vincent, at 7:30 p.m.,Sunday, Dec. 9; Traces,groundbreaking circus, 7:30p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17; ExtremeCanine Stunt Dog Experience,2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April7; Rock of Ages, Monday, April22; southernticketsonline.com;618-453-6000.



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As the weather cools down andthe leaves on the trees began toturn, fall has clearly arrived.

In Union County, that means thatthe time has arrived for Colorfest,an annual tradition embracing thechanges that Mother Nature has instore for Southern Illinois. Towns,businesses and venues throughoutthe county will all be hosting eventsto coordinate with this weekend’scelebration.

Last fall, the last of the originalvines planted almost 25 years ago atAlto Vineyards in Alto Pass wereuprooted to make way for thevenue’s expansion. Now, the firstVignoles are being smoked to flavorhomemade grilled pizzas duringColorfest, adding a bit of localhistory to the event. Food will beserved from noon to 6 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 13, andentertainment will be provided byLew Jetton and Highway 61 South.

In Cobden, the downtown OldFeed Store will host a variety ofactivities all day Saturday. Haybackrides, face and pumpkin paintingand arts and crafts are on theagenda. In the afternoon, musicianswill gather outside for some“pickin’ on the porch.”

P.A.S.T. will present a walkingtour and Civil War re-enactorencampment at the four-way stopin Anna all day Saturday andSunday.

— Adam Testa

COBDEN — The Old Feed Store,111 N. Appleknocker Drive, inCobden has a weekend ofentertainment lined up, with twoconcerts supplementing additionalColorfest events.

On Friday, Oct. 12, the venue willhost an evening of award-winningbluegrass with Chris Jones and theNight Drivers. Jones, founder of theNight Drivers, has built areputation as a singer, songwriter,guitarist and radio host. He can beheard on SiriusXM’s BluegrassJunction, making him the mostwidely heard broadcasting voice inbluegrass.

The band features SouthernIllinois’ own Mark Stoffel onmandolin, Sirius host NedLuberecki on banjo and bassist JohnWeisberger. They will perform at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6:30. Ticketsare $15. The concert is a bring-your-own-beverage event, butguests are asked to only bringpersonal-sized coolers.

On Sunday, local favorite TheRural Kings will take the stage atthe venue for an afternoon ofclassic Americana and bluegrassmusic. The show begins at 2 p.m.Tickets are $7.

— Adam Testa

Colorfest activities setthroughout Union County

PROVIDEDChris Jones and the Night Drivers will perform at The Old Feed Store in Cobden at8 p.m. Friday. Their concert begins a weekend of entertainment at the venue.

Bluegrass highlights Old Feed Store weekend schedule

Cody Canada had songideas marinating andpeculating in his

head. They were bouncingaround like ping pong ballsin a vacuum cleaner,waiting for a chance toescape. Once thesinger/songwriterunleashed his creativepower on a new endeavor,the compositions flowedout in rapid succession.

This wasn’t a typicalpattern of productivity forthe 36-year-old Okie.Canada wasn’t writing anyslow “crying in your beer”tunes. This was all full-tilt, wide-open-throttleSouthern-favored rock ‘n’roll.

“It’s always been easyfor me to write ballads.There would always be acouple good ones that wewould have to leave off analbum simply because wehad so many,” Canada saidduring a recent telephoneinterview. “For the newalbum, we didn’t have any.It was 13 hard-drivingsongs. We had to knockthe dust off one old balladjust to have one for thenew album.”

Cody Canada and TheDeparted will release thegroup’s second album,“Adventus,” on Nov. 13.The lead single, “Worththe Fight,” was shipped toTexas radio last month.

Canada may be thebiggest star on the currentred dirt music scene, agenre known by manynames, includingAmericana, roots rock,alternative country,Southern rock, Texas

country and country rock.He achieved superstarstatus in Texas andOklahoma as lead vocalistfor Cross CanadianRagweed for 15 years.

“I always thought reddirt music was too honestfor radio. It’s not dressedup or sugar coated. We tellit exactly the way it is,”Canada said. “We makemusic for ourselves first.It’s got to be real good, orwe wouldn’t think ofrecording it. If you likedwhat we did in the past,the new music is evenbetter. Trust us.”

CCR morphed from anunknown four-piece barband in Stillwater, Okla.,in 1994 to selling outnearly every club theyplayed through years ofrelentless touring and hardwork. The group enjoyedmajor fame through theopening decade of the2000s, and thendissension ripped it apart.

Drummer RandyRagsdale’s decision toleave the road to spendmore time with his familywas the first hint ofinternal strife. Withoutnaming guitarist GradyCross as the culprit,Canada said a member ofthe band was unhappy.Instead of making apersonnel change or have afounding member quit,they suddenly decided tobreak up. A final gig wasplayed Oct. 24, 2010, atJoe’s Bar in Chicago.

“I don’t mean this in abad way, but we wereslowing down,” Canadasaid. “Playing in the newgroup is like living out adream. Everyone in theband has known eachother for a long time andwe’ve toured together inthe past. After Ragweedsplit up, it was just amatter of time before it

happened. It was just aphone call away.”

Fresh off the break-up,Canada’s new banddebuted in 2011 with “ThisIs Indian Land.” It was atribute to the songwritersthat collectively formedhis red dirt backbone,including Kevin Welch, J.J.Cale and Leon Russell.

Last year, the band spenta lot of time on the roadgetting “locked in.” Theyare five outstandingmusicians, working hardto perfect a seamless newproduct. Fans know whatto expect from Canada andCCR alum Jeremy Plato onbass. Added to the newequation is Seth James, aguitar monster andincredible vocalist; SteveLittleton, who illuminatesthe sound on keyboards,and the group’s powerfulbottom with Chris Doegeon drums.

The 14 songs for the newalbum were recorded at

Yellow Dog Studios inAustin, Texas.

“I don’t want to hurtanybody’s feelings, but Ithink this is the best musicI’ve ever recorded,”Canada said. “Everybodyin the band is excited. Itkeeps me awake at night,not from worry but fromexcitement. There aresome really intricate newsongs and we have onlyplayed a couple of themout in public. We’re justready to roll this thing outand tear it up.”

Fans have been gettingsmall doses of the newalbum as a new tune isbeing released each weekthrough social media.

Canada is stoked aboutevery phase of “Adventus,”the Latin word for arrival.He is especially excitedwith the cover art, aniconic photo of a policeofficer at a Led Zeppelinconcert protecting himselffrom extreme decibel

levels by placing a bullet inhis ear.

Cody Canada and TheDeparted will playWednesday, Oct. 17, at theCopper Dragon inCarbondale. Doors open at7 p.m.

Opening act Cache Rivertakes the stage at

8 p.m. Tickets are $12 inadvance and $15 at thedoor. Advance tickets areavailable at Pinch PennyLiquors in Carbondale.

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



CCOOUUNNTTRRYY SSCCEENNEEVince Hoffard

PROVIDEDCody Canada and The Departed will take the stage Wednesdayat Copper Dragon for a concert promoting the band’s newalbum, ‘Adventus,’ which will be released in November.

Cody Canada bringing Southern rock ‘n’ roll to Copper Dragon


MOVIES ART MUSIC WINERIES THINGS TO DO BOOKS COVER STORY FESTIVALS THEATER ConcertsSouthern Illinois

The SteelDrivers: 6 p.m.Thursday, Oct. 11, Rustle HillWinery, 8595 US 51, Cobden;doors open, 5 p.m.; advance,$15; at the door, $20;bluegrass; lawn chairswelcome; 10 and under, free;www.southernticketsonline.com; 618-453-6000.

In the Mood: A big bandreview that shaped thelandscape of Americanmusic, 7:30 p.m. Friday,Oct. 12, Marion Cultural andCivic Center; $20/$30;www.marionccc.org or 618-997-4030.

Chris Jones and The NightDrivers: 8 p.m. Friday, Oct.12, The Old Feed Store, 111 N.Appleknocker Drive, Cobden;$15; www.theoldfeedstore.com; 618-525-2531.

Jaimee Paul: Jazz vocalist,7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13,Cedarhurst Center for theArts, 2600 E. Richmond

Road, Mount Vernon;Cedarhurst Chamber Music;$20/$18/$5; 618-242-1236,ext. 234; www.cedarhurst.org.

The Rural Kings: 2-5 p.m.Sunday, Oct. 14, The Old FeedStore, 111 N. AppleknockerDrive, Cobden; Americanaand bluegrass music; $7;theoldfeedstore.com; 618-525-2531.

It Happened onHalloween: A SymphonicSpooktacular II, 7 p.m. Friday,Oct. 26, Marion Cultural andCivic Center; the SouthernIllinois Concert Band and theJohn A. Logan CollegeCommunity Band under thedirection of David Wicks andMike Hanes; costume parade;goody bags; adults, $5;teens, $3; children, 12 andyounger in costume, free;www.marionccc.org; 618-303-6210.

The Woodbox Gang: 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27,Shryock Auditorium, SIU,Carbondale; $20/$15/$10;

opening act, Chicago Farmer;southernticketsonline.com;618-453-6000.

Lee Murdock- Ghost Shipsand Lighthouse Legends: Amusical journey through theGreat Lakes, 2-4 p.m. Sunday,Oct. 28, Southeastern IllinoisCollege, 3575 College Road,Harrisburg; $10/ $5;www.sic.edu; 618-252-5400,ext. 2130.

Halloween Pops: MagicalMonster Mash, 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 31, ShryockAuditorium, SIU, costumesand candy; everyone isencouraged to dress up incostumes; awards; $15/$6;www.southernticketsonline.com; 618-453-6000.

KentuckyThe Van-Dells: Rock and

Roll Review, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 13, KentuckyOpry, 88 Chilton Lane,Benton, Ky.; $32/$29/$25;www.kentuckyopry.com; 888-459-8704.

CARBONDALE — Twotop national-touringbluegrass acts will take thestage at Hangar 9 onThursday, Oct. 18, as partof the venue’s “unofficial”Halloween celebration.

San Francisco-based HotButtered Rum will becelebrating the release ofits new “Live in the Sierra”album, slated to beavailable Tuesday. Thegroup will be joined forHead for the Hills for sixconcerts in October,including the Carbondaleperformance. The twogroups toured together lastyear in the Southwest.

Hot Buttered Rum isshopping a studio albumproduced by Steve Berlin ofLos Lobos to various labels,but the members wanted toshare some of their newmaterial early, so theyopted for the live

recording. The albumfeatures a mixture of newmaterial and old favorites.The new studio album isplanned for an early 2013release.

The band describes itselfas part hoedown, part highart, part church and partroadhouse rock. While theband formed as atraditional bluegrass group,the style has recentlyshifted more toward

fiddle-accented Americanarock.

Colorado-based Head forthe Hills has been receivingrecognition for taking amodernized approach toacoustic music, mixinghomegrown compositions,and improvisation.

The Oct. 18 concertbegins at 9 p.m. Tickets are$10 in advance or $12 at thedoor.

— Adam Testa

PROVIDED San Francisco-based Hot Buttered Rum will headline Hangar 9’s unofficial Halloween celebration Thursday, Oct. 18.

Bluegrass acts headline ‘unofficial’ Halloween concert

Saxon Lutheran MemorialSaxon Lutheran MemorialAnnual Fall FestivalAnnual Fall Festival

Saturday, October 13, 2012 • 9am - 4pm

Saxon Lutheran Memorial296 Saxon Memorial Drive • Frohna, MO 63748

Contact the curator for more information: 573-824-5404www.saxonlutheranmemorial.org

We invite you to join us for this grand celebration and fun family day.

Gather your friends, too, bring them all to enjoy the beauty of fall while

taking a walk back in time; everyone will have a great experience filled

with treasured memories

There is no charge for the event or parking, however an opportunity to make a free-will donation for continued preservation will be offered.

There will bea silent auction

including a handmade quilt,

and an old-fashioned cake walk.

1800’s Demonstrations•Blacksmith

• Apple Butter Cooking • Quilting • Butchering

• Cross-cut Sawing • Shingle Making • Spinning • Horse & Buggy Rides • Cider Pressing • Broom Making

• Soap • Bread Baking

Activities for the day:•Musical Entertainment on Stage

• Period Clothing Store• Attendance Prizes

• Delicious Food• Specialized Crafters

MOUNT VERNON —The 34th annualCedarhurst ChamberMusic series will feature aninternational award-winning guest guitarist, apowerhouse jazz vocalistand Denmark’s leadingyoung pianist.

The season opensSaturday, Oct. 13, wit jazzvocalist Jaimee Paul, whohas been influenced byBeethoven and Mozart withan added flavor of Sinatra,Crosby and Fitzgerald. TheSouthern Illinois native willbe accompanied by anensemble including herhusband Leif Shire.

Paul’s love of music wasinfluenced by her parents,and she developed hervocal skills in both schooland church. She graduatedfrom Belmont Universitywith a degree in musicbusiness in 1999. She hasworked for several music-related businesses inNashville, including SonyMusic, BMI and CCMMagazine.

The performance beginsat 7:30 p.m. at CedarhurstCenter for the Arts, 2600Richview Road. Tickets are$20 for adults, $18 forCedarhurst members and$5 for students and musicteachers.

On Sunday, Nov. 4, oneof the most sought-afterensembles touring today,

La Catrina String Quartet,will bring its unique blendof Latin American andstandard repertoire toCedarhurst. The group’smission is three-fold: toperform the masterworksof their artform, topromote Mexican and LatinAmerican music and towork with composerspromoting theperformance of new music.

Dmitry Kouzov, first-placewinner in the InternationalBeethoven Competition inthe Czech Republic andtwo-time laureate of theInternational Festival-Competition, will performon Saturday, Nov. 17. Hehas served on the faculty atthe Julliard School of Musicand Oberlin Conservatoryand is currently on theUniversity of Illinoisfaculty.

The spring season beginswith The Lincoln Trio, one ofChicago’s most celebratedchamber ensembles. Thegroup has developed areputation for presentingpolished renditions ofclassic chamber works, aswell as its ability to forgenew paths withcontemporary pieces.

Scandinavian standoutJens Elvekjaer, Denmark’sfirst Steinway Artist, willperform on Saturday,March 23. He hasperformed across Europe,

Asia and North America,drawing high praise for hisskills.

The series closes onSaturday, April 13, withinternational award-winning guitarist PeterJankovic.

The Indiana University

faculty member willperform with a stringquartet of musicians fromhis school to create aclassical crossover.

Tickets can be purchasedfor the entire season or forindividual performances.

— Adam Testa


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MURPHYSBORO —Cabaret Decadance willtake the stage at thehistoric Liberty Theateron Friday, Oct. 12, for alive music and dancevaudeville revue.

“Octoburlesque”features the full troupe: asix-piece band, fivesingers, four dancers andtwo MCs. Mistress ofCeremonies Clare de Lunewill lead the crew in anevening of the group’sunique brand ofstorytelling, highlightedby comic songs and

slapstick dance.Cabaret Decadance

presents burlesque in theoriginal sense of the term,which meant parody andsatire with a touch ofphysical humor.

This will be the troupe’sfirst performance with theentire group since March.Tickets for the show are$5 in advance and $7 atthe door. Advance ticketscan be purchased at ThePractice Pad and P MacMusic in Carbondale. Theshow begins at 8 p.m.

— Adam Testa

Cabaret Decadance presents‘Octoburlesque’ on Friday

PROVIDED Southern Illinois native Jaimee Paul (top) will return to theregion for a 7 p.m. Saturday performance at CedarhurstCenter for the Arts. The La Catrina String Quartet will performNov. 4 as part of the series.

Cedarhurst Chamber Musicseries opens Saturday

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THURSDAYBENTONDuncan Dance Barn:: Spring

Pond Opry Band, 6:30-9:30p.m.

CARBONDALEHHaannggaarr 99:: Jerry Garcia Band

with Melvin SealsTTrreess HHoommbbrreess:: The Big Idea,

10 p.m.MARIONWWiilllliiaammssoonn CCoouunnttyy SShhrriinnee

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WHITE ASHSSccaarrlleetttt’’ss MMuussiicc BBaarrnn:: Dow

Smith and Bobby OrrCountry Band, 6:30-9:30p.m.

FRIDAYCARBONDALEHHaannggaarr 99:: Logan Mize/Matt

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Mike and Joe: 40thanniversary party

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Friday Night Jam Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

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Egyptian Combo, 8 p.m.-midnight

MMaarriioonn EEaagglleess:: Dave CaputoBand; hosted by The SecondAct for 50 and over, 6-11 p.m.

MMaarriioonn YYoouutthh CCeenntteerr:: Craig’sCountry Band, 6:30-9:30p.m.

THOMPSONVILLE

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WHITTINGTONCCoorrnneerr DDaannccee HHaallll:: RebelCountry Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.

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Dr. Zhivegas; homecomingbash

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piano 5:30-9:30 p.m.MMaarriioonn EEaagglleess:: Salty Dog, 8

p.m.-midnight.THOMPSONVILLELLiioonn’’ss CCaavvee:: Swing “N”

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WHITTINGTON

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p.m.

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Country Band, 6:30-9:30p.m.

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piano 5:30-8:30 p.m.THOMPSONVILLELLiioonn’’ss CCaavvee:: Mike’s Band, 7-10

p.m.WEST FRANKFORTWWBB RRaanncchh BBaarrnn:: WB Ranch

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Coffeehouses, CafésMarty Davis: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Trail of Tears Lodge & Resort, 1575 Fair City Road, Jonesboro;

618-833-8697Ol Moose: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Trail of Tears Lodge & Resort

THURSDAYSteeldrivers: 8-9:30 p.m.

Rustle Hill Winery

FRIDAYSwamp Tigers: 6-9 p.m.

Rustle Hill WineryDan Barron: 7-10 p.m.

Walker’s Bluff

SATURDAYLew Jetton/Highway 61

South: Noon-6 p.m. AltoVineyards; part of Colorfest

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Here Comes the Boom**1/2

Rated PG for bouts of MMAsports violence, some rudehumor and language;starring Kevin James,Henry Winkler, SalmaHayek and Greg Germann;directed by Frank Coraci;opening Friday atShowPlace 8 in Carbondaleand AMC Centre 8 inMarion

BY ROGER MOOREMCCLATCHY-TRIBUNE NEWS

Kid-friendly funnymanKevin James is at hiscuddliest in “Here Comesthe Boom.” And he has tobe. This amusing butsometimes unsettlingcomedy marries theteacher-turns-to-mixedmartial arts mayhem of“Warrior” to thatwholesome familydramedy “Mr.

Holland’s Opus.”It works, after a fashion.

But that doesn’t mean youwon’t wince.

James plays Scott Voss, aBoston high school biologyteacher who is a decadepast his “Teacher of theYear” days. He’s aburnout, habitually latefor class, not shy abouttelling even that rare eagerstudent (Filipino singer-actress Charice) that whathe’s teaching and whatthey’re learning “justdoesn’t matter.”

But he’s touched byseeing that rare colleaguewho is still inspired andinspiring. And when put-upon Mr. Streb (HenryWinkler) and his musicprogram are the firstthings on the choppingblock when PrincipalBetcher (Greg Germann)has to slash the budget,Scott is moved to act. He’llraise the $48,000 neededto save his friend’s job and

his orchestra.Bake sales won’t be

enough, as the fetchingschool nurse (SalmaHayek) discovers. Andpart-time work teachingcitizenship classes toimmigrants won’t raisemuch cash, either. Butthat collision with acollection of semi-stereotypes is where Scottmeets the gregarious Niko,played with an amateurishverve by martial artist BasRutten.

Niko may teach “discostreet fighting” classes atthe swanky health clubdown the street. But heused to be a mixed martialarts fighter.

Scott convinces thisDutch (the accent comes

and goes) brawler to trainhim so that he can get intothe ring — the octagon —take a beating, and getpaid for it.

Which is what he does,running afoul of schoolpolicy and impressing thenurse, whom he flirts withconstantly.

James is in fighting trimhere, the latest in a line ofoverweight yet gracefulfunnymen. He’s developeda comfortable screenpresence that takes awaythe impression that he wasworking too hard forlaughs.

Winkler has his best rolesince, what, “NightShift?”

And James, Winkler,Hayek and Rutten make an

amusing ensemble andclick together. Theimportance of high schoolmusic programs isemphasized, the strugglesschools face in tight timesare played up.

There’s an accidentalconnection to the schools-in-trouble drama “Won’tBack Down” that doesn’twork against the movie.

Director Frank(“Zookeeper”) Coraci doesa great job with the fightsand the slapstick stuff,and keeps his camera

pointed at James,wherever possible.

But here’s something themovie botches. There’s toomuch “Inside Baseball”stuff regarding mixed-martial arts. Faces showup, and the entireaudience is supposed toknow who these guys are.It’s a growing sport, sure.But it’s still a fringedweller, and I wouldn’tknow Mark DellaGrottefrom the third stringcornerback of the BuffaloBills.


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Seven PsychopathsRated R for strongviolence, bloody images,pervasive language,sexuality/nudity andsome drug use; starringColin Farrell, SamRockwell, ChristopherWalken, Woody Harrelsonand Tom Waits; directedby Martin McDonagh;opening Friday atUniversity Place 8 inCarbondale


The writer-director of“In Bruges,” theplaywright turnedfilmmaker MartinMcDonagh, sells out andmakes his first Hollywoodfilm, “SevenPsychopaths,” acommentary on sellingout. Well, that andHollywood’s obsessionwith psychopaths. Andhis own.

True to title, it’s aboutseven psychopaths and ascreenwriter namedMarty writing a movieabout them.

But as a possiblypsychopathic charactertells the writer (ColinFarrell), “YOU’RE the oneso fascinated bypsychopaths.

After a while they gettiresome, don’t youthink?”

Like generations ofgreat talents “goingHollywood” before him,McDonagh takes his shotat having it both ways. Hehired a quartet of thecoolest character actorsin the business and revelsin the presence of Farrell,Chrisopher Walken,Woody Harrelson andSam Rockwell. He

imitates and takes ablood-stained swipe atgenre nerds such asQuentin Tarantino or JoeCarnahan, and theirmovie lover’s style ofbloody-minded movie.He has characterscomment on situationsand scenarios as they“rewrite” scenes, endingsand shootouts for thescreenplay Martin is surewill be big box office.

And in case we’vemissed McDonagh’sbemused remove from allthis, he makes LindaRonstadt’s “DifferentDrum” the theme song ofhis writer-hero.

“But” —as that songgoes — “don’t get mewrong, it’s not that Iknock it,” because“Psychopaths” is profane,gruesome and hystericallyover the top. The sheerpleasure of watchingWalken work with hisdisciples, Harrelson andRockwell (maniacallymannered here), andwatching McDonagh’salter-ego, Farrell, inanother McDonagh roleworthy of his talents, isundeniable.

But after a while, eventhose pleasures wear thin.

Marty is blocked, at aloss for fleshing out hisnext script, which onlyhas a title — “SevenPsychopaths.” His anticactor pal, Billy(Rockwell), tries to help,with tales of a Quakerstalker (Harry DeanStanton) who follows theman who murdered hisdaughter into hell itself. ABuddhist (Vietnamese)psychopath? What wouldmotivate him? And so on.

Billy and Hans (Walken)are running a littledognapping-for-reward-money scam so that Hans

can care for his terminallyill wife. And they’venabbed the wrong dog, ashihtzu beloved bymobster Charlie(Harrelson), who iswilling to kill to get thatdog back.

There’s a serial killerstalking Los Angeles —well, stalking L.A. badguys. He’s the JackO’Diamonds killer, amasked avenger whoshows up at opportunemoments, shoots peopleand leaves playing cardson his victims.

And if that’s not enoughto work with, Martyinterviews a “real”psychopath (Tom Waits),a grizzled old man whomisses the wife who ledhim on a cross-countrymurder spree yearsbefore.

Walken gives his pop-eyed glare and hispatented colorful line-readings and eccentricpronunciations to everyscene — “halucin-O-gens.” Farrell wears apretentious swoopy L.A.screenwriter haircut andacts hurt every timesomebody criticizes hisscript-in progress. No,the onscreen Marty andoff-camera Martin(McDonagh) can’t write arealistic female to savetheir lives. So AbbieCornish, Gabourey Sidibe and OlgaKurylenko just haveglorified cameos. They’reset decor, place-holdersto give us a break betweenthe next funny-violenttour de force/ tour deprofanity momentinvolving the leads.

But as long as youremember that this is justa “Smokin’ Aces” for theliterary-minded, you’ll befine.

Farrell, Walken, Rockwell and Harrelsonhave a bloody lark in ‘Psychopaths’



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‘Atlas Shrugged’The world isn’t a pretty place in ‘Atlas Shrugged: Part II,’the follow-up to last year’s first installment. The globaleconomy is on the brink of collapse. Unemployment hasrisen to 24 percent, gas costs more than $40 a gallon andbrilliant creators are continuing to disappear. One womanhas found a revolutionary motor believed to be capable ofpowering the world and ending an energy crisis among theruins of an old factory, but it’d dead and there’s no oneleft to decipher its secret. Samantha Mathis, Jason Begheand Patrick Fabian star in the John Putch-directed film,which opens Friday at University Place 8 in Carbondale. Itis rated PG-13 for brief language.

Argo ****Rated R for language andsome violent images;starring Ben Affleck, BryanCranston, John Goodman,Alan Arkin and Clea DuVall;directed by Ben Affleck;opening Friday atShowPlace 8 in Carbondaleand AMC Centre 8 inMarion


Ben Affleck is closing inon the perfect thriller.“Argo” shows us how nearthe mark he has gotten injust three films.

Since stepping behindthe camera to direct,Affleck has yet to make amovie that doesn’t pull usto the edge of our seats.

He may have showed hiseasy way with suspenseand pathos, chases andhumor with “Gone BabyGone” and “The Town.”But “Argo” has himoperating on a whole newlevel.

This deft blend of mortalterror, personal andnational humiliations isone of the best pictures ofthe year.

“Argo” is based on a truestory that took place duringthe Iranian hostage crisis of1979-80. Six Americansslipped through Iranianclutches and hid out in theCanadian ambassador’sresidence. The U.S. StateDepartment wanted todisguise them and havethem ride out of thecountry on bicycles. Butone C.I.A. agent had abetter idea. Give’emsunglasses, call themmovie people and passthem off as Hollywoodtypes on a “location scout”for a “Star Wars” ripoff, asci-fi picture set in thedesert.

It is “the best bad idea”

the higher-ups (PhilipBaker Hall, Bob Gunton)have in front of them. SoTony Mendez (Affleck) getsthe green light for a caperso wacky it can only havebeen inspired by his sonwatching “Battle for thePlanet of the Apes.” Theyneed to pull this offquickly. The Iranians areclosing in on the folkshiding out. They need thisproduction to look legit.They need “real”Hollywood folks, “names.”Oscar-winning makeupartist John Chambers (JohnGoodman, perfect) is anold C.I.A. contact. And hedrags in producer LesterSiegel, played with hisusual profane relish by thegreat Alan Arkin.

Affleck and screenwriterChris Terrio could haveeasily turned this far-fetched tale into a farce.And the Hollywood scenesare exactly that — cynical,silly, downright giddy.Period-perfect rock songslitter the soundtrack, RollsRoyces dot the Hollywoodhills and no Hollywoodcliche — bluffing down anagent’s asking price for abad script titled “Argo” —

is too corny to revive.Goodman ably plays the

jaded old pro, full of cracksabout a town filled withliars, frauds and no-talents. Arkin is the hard-nosed has-been who rollsup his sleeves and cooks upways to build buzz, to makethis seem like the real deal.(“If I’m doing a fake movie,it’s going to be a HIT!” )

But Affleck never lets uslose sight of thecircumstances surroundingall this fakery andtomfoolery. Newscasts ofthe day are the soundtrackto many scenes, and we seegraphic depictions of thetorture of hostages, thebickering and day-by-dayterror and paranoia ofthose still in hiding (TateDonovan, Clea DuVall,Kerry Bishe and ScootMcNairy among them).

Woven into that arescenes where we see cold-eyed revolutionaries,hunting for Americans andallies of the former Shah,and Iranian children,laboring to piece togethersnippets of photos that willallow them to identify themissing Americans.

Detail after detail seems

just right. The locationscouts are so frightenedthat it takes effort for themto not cower and lowertheir eyes when they’resupposed to be looking,taking notes andphotographs.

Affleck plays this spy asutterly poker-faced, notraising his voice toconvince others to join himon this risky endeavor,never strutting like a“movie” secret agent —always wary, fearful, butready to go all-in on the betonce he’s made it. It’s acanny, confidentperformance, playingstraight man to Goodman,Arkin and a volcanic BryanCranston, his C.I.A. boss,and father confessor to theAmericans he has toconvince to trust him withtheir lives.

And the actor behind thecamera, the one whobrilliantly sums up Iranian/U.S. history and the awfulday the embassy wasoverrun in 12 electrifyingopening minutes, the onewho keeps the clock tickingon this superb “ticking-clock thriller?” He isn’t badeither.

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Sinister *1/2

Rated R for disturbingviolent images and someterror; starring EthanHawke, Juliet Rylance, FredDalton Thompson, JamesRansone; directed by ScottDerrickson; opening Fridayat ShowPlace 8 inCarbondale and AMCCentre 8 in Marion


“Sinister” goes about asfar as a horror movie can

with just shocking images,a good cast andoutstanding sound design.But this modestly creepyblend of “The Ring” and“The Shining” whiffs on ahorror film fundamental:Nobody seems that scared.

What fear there is isfaced by one person, andhe’s VERY slow to getalarmed over the thingsthat go bump in the nightand the boogieman hethinks he catches a glimpseof, many times.

But Ellison Oswalt (EthanHawke), a true-crime

author in desperate need ofa hit, doesn’t tell his wifeand family that he’s movedthem into a house that wasthe scene of a mass murder.He sees nothing weird inthe fact that he finds oldhome movies of thatmurder (a whole familyhanged) and many othermurders, and the projectorthat will show them, all outin the open at what was aone-time crime scene.

And even as he is shockedat the images of massdrownings, group throat-slittings and immolation,

and the pale satanic figurethat turns up in reflections,in shadows and in thebottom of a pool in thoseold silent 8-millimetermovies, he doesn’t recoiland flee the house wherehis boy has night terrors,his daughter is doingstrange drawings on thewall and his wife (a fierceJuliet Rylance) wonderswhat’s going on.

“This could be my ‘InCold Blood’!” Ellis insists.It’ll be a hit book, makethem rich and give them“that happy ending” that

he longs for. Right.Since a lot of his noisy,

plainly supernaturalencounters happen in thedark of night, you’d thinkthat A) the rest of thefamily would be awakenedby this racket unless B) thishorror is happening insidehis head, a la “TheShining.” But no.

Since Ellis tends tobelittle law enforcement inhis books, the local sheriffhas made him mostunwelcome upon arrival.But that doesn’t rule outhelp from his department;

a deputy is available. If onlyEllis would ask.

But logical lapses aside,“Sinister” telegraphs itspunches, letting the viewermentally count down theseconds until the next,obvious cheap jolt or hair-raising flicker of what is“out there.” We can timeout how long it will bebefore someone comesalong to explain who orwhat is haunting his house.

And co-writer/ directorScott Derrickson forgetsthat what we don’t see isfar more frightening.

‘Sinister’ isn’t nearly as scary a movie as it sounds

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