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Imust say that 2011 has been quite a year.There’s been a few bad spots, but a whole lot of good to

counterbalance — first and foremost my being namededitor of Charleston Scene.

So it’s only appropriate to send this year off in style andwelcome 2012 with open arms.

Our cover story (Pages 20-23) will help you plan the per-fect night; it helped me plan mine.

So here’s to a happy and healthy new year.Cheers!

Allison [email protected]/AllisonTNugent

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CoverillustrationbyDreamstime

5 I GET OUTDavid Quick looks back on 2011

6 I ON A BUDGET?Check out Paige Hinson’s Dollar Days column

8-9 I MOVIES’The best movies of 2011, “Young Adult”

10 I MOVIE LISTINGS

11-13 I FOOD + BEVChew on This, Bull Street Gourmet & Market,The Macintosh

14-15 I MUSICCD reviews, upcoming shows

16-17 I ARTSA look at upcoming events, Artist of the Week

18-19 I WEEKEND EVENTS

20-23 I COVER STORYNew Year’s Eve happenings

27-29 I CALENDAR,NIGHTLIFE, SUDOKU

28 I SEE AND BE SCENE

30-34 I COMICS+TV GRIDWith horoscopes and a crossword puzzle.

35 I TRIVIA, ABBY

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Farewell to a bittersweet 2011T his year has brought

plenty of highs andlows for outdoor life

in the Lowcountry, whichreceived national attentionwhen Outside magazinenominated Charleston forone of 10 spots in the “BestTowns Ever” contest.

In the Facebook contest,Charleston came in thirdbehind Chattanooga, Tenn.,and Tucson, Ariz.

While it has been amongthe latest “Best of” honors inrecent years, the contest wasthe first to acknowledge thethings that readers of thiscolumn love most: being ac-tive outdoors.

In 2011, the area continuedto grow and diversify in itsactivities and events, butthe year was not without itsdowners.

Expanding horizonsWhile we have our mega

events, such as the CooperRiver Bridge Run and Walk,many of the new and second-year events in 2011 catered toniche activities.

The popularity of CrossFit,locally and nationally, helpedbirth The Primal Games inJune on Daniel Island andGarage Games Integrity’sRevenge at the CharlestonMaritime Center in Septem-ber. Both featured tests offitness with decent participa-tion from both genders.

Meanwhile, CrossFit fansalso boosted participation intwo obstacle-course races in

March, in the new RuggedManiac games at Boone HallPlantation in Mount Pleasantand the 15th annual CitadelBulldog Challenge.

Trail running caters to justa sliver of the area’s run-ning population, but newand almost new local trailruns included the Almost9-Mile Trail Run at BuckHall Recreation Area nearMcClellanville, Mullet Haul5-Mile and 10-Mile runs atMullet Hall Equestrian Cen-ter on Johns Island, Wherethe Wild Things Are at CawCaw Interpretative Centerin Ravenel and the DoubleDare 5K at WannamakerPark in North Charleston.(The latter three are thanksto the Charleston CountyPark and Recreation Com-mission.)

Stand-up paddleboardingis an activity people continueto experiment with, but thededicated die-hards tookadvantage of local competi-tions, including the ShemCreek Shootout, GoldenNugget SUP Race and JoeHiller Surf Classic.

Triathletes also had morechoices in 2011 with the inau-

gural Mount Pleasant SprintTriathlon in April and theLOCO Sprint Triathlon, de-layed three weeks because ofHurricane Irene, on DanielIsland.

Talk about specialized, thefirst 12-mile Swim AroundCharleston in October drew15 hardy solo swimmers on achoppy day and a dozen four-person relay teams.

A big yearIn the inaugural/second

year category, the CharlestonMarathon hit its stride. Theinaugural marathon drew779 finishers (18 more thanthe 34th Kiawah Island Mar-athon — more on that in asecond) and 1,504 for its sec-ond annual half-marathon,

up 918 from its inauguralevent in 2010.

To assure its continued suc-cess, organizers also hired apart-time race director, LizAlford, who brings experi-ence and organizationalskills from serving roles fromseveral Olympic Games.

Winners & losersMeanwhile, Charleston’s

two biggest road races gotbigger in 2011.

The 34th Cooper RiverBridge Run and Walk and34th annual Knights ofColumbus Turkey Day Runand Gobble Wobble setrecords for finishers with34,789 and 5,617 timed par-ticipants, respectively.

Other long-time races, how-

ever, didn’t fare as well.The 18th Isle of Palms

Connector Run 10K and 5Kdrew only 556 finishers, thelowest since 2003, and theconditions were ideal.

The 34th Kiawah IslandMarathon and Half Mara-thon marked yet anotherdown year with 3,090 com-bined, though prize moneyand great weather dialedup five record-breakingperformances.

And the Folly Beach 10-Miler lost half its numberswith 60 runners, down by62, but on a weekend with sixtotal races.

Go girls!Female endurance athletes

had a banner year this year,

especially three from MountPleasant.

Professional triathlete Lau-ren Goss won the KiawahIsland Triathlon outright.Cyclist Erin Burton won theS.C. Road Race Champion-ship in Greenville and earneda spot in two races at USACycling’s National Champi-onship in Augusta.

And Air Force Capt. Ja-mie Turner, who had beeninjured most of the spring,finished the Ironman WorldChampionship in Kona, Ha-waii, in 10:58:51, just 10 min-utes slower than her previousyear’s performance.

Two other out-of-townfemales had impressiveoutright victories in nearbyevents.

Kathleen Castle of NewProvidence, N.J., won theMyrtle Beach Marathon in2:40:11, and Mallory Meadof Los Angeles won theSwim Around Charleston in3:58:52.

Lost brethrenTwo beloved elder athletes,

89-year-old Dave Mel-lard and 82-year-old BrianSmith, passed away in 2011.

And one of the biggestheartbreaks of the year wasthe death of Dr. Mitch Hol-lon, who was struck by a vanand killed while riding hisbicycle on the James Islandconnector in July.

Reach David Quick at 937-5516.

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Mud plays a major role in the annual Citadel Bulldog Challenge.


Start the year off by spending lessEDITOR’S NOTE: To suggestevents, e-mail us at [email protected] or visitwww.facebook.com/paige-hinson85.

Idon’t know about you,but one of my NewYear’s resolutions is to

save more money. I planon cooking more meals athome, shopping at thriftstores more often andspending less time at Moe’sCrosstown (the hardest ofall).

If spending less is one ofyour goals for 2012, checkout the events I’ve foundthat can help us get started.

Lights and a movieIf you haven’t gone to the

Holiday Festival of Lightsyet, or if you want to re-visit them, tonight is a greatnight to head to James Is-land County Park, 861 Riv-

erland Drive.In addition to three miles

of dazzling light displays,today’s admission includesa movie shown on an inflat-able screen in the WinterWonderland area.

The movie, “Shrek theHalls,” will be shown at 6,7, 8 and 9 p.m. on the MainStage. If you plan to attend,be sure to bring a chair orblanket.

Admission is $12 for a car-load of up to 15 people.

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Spiritualism exhibitLearn about the friend-

ship and eventual falling outbetween Sir Arthur ConanDoyle and Harry Houdiniduring “Spiritualism:Houdini vs. Doyle,” the lat-est exhibit at the KarpelesManuscript Library Mu-seum, 68 Spring St.

Opening today at 11 a.m.,the exhibit uses letters andother documents to tell thestory of Doyle and Houdini’smutual interest in spiritual-ism and the rift caused byDoyle’s desire to prove spiri-tualism was real and Houdi-ni’s efforts to debunk it.

The exhibit features 24items, including letters be-tween the men and a docu-ment used in a seance led byDoyle’s wife that attemptedto communicate with Houdi-ni’s deceased mother.

Admission and parking arefree.

The museum is open11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. The exhibit will runthrough April.

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Cunningham to celebrate amonth late with release partyBY DEVIN GRANTSpecial to The Post and Courier

Often when an artistfirst releases a newalbum, they throw

an album release party tointroduce the new materialto fans.

Local musician LukeCunningham said he justdoesn’t get that concept.

“I never understood whysomeone would want toget up and play a bunch ofsongs no one knows,” saidCunningham, who recentlyspoke to Charleston Sceneabout his own new release,“Heart Pressure.”

In trying to change howpeople think about CD re-lease parties, Cunninghamis throwing one Friday atMidtown Bar & Grill onKing Street, a little over amonth after the album wasactually released.

To be honest, the guy hasa point.

Thanks to airplay of thesongs “For the Best” and“Songs About California”on The Bridge at 105.5FM,the Lowcountry has had achance to get to know Cun-ningham’s style of South-ern-infused rock. The al-bum beautifully showcasesthe artist’s songwriting andperforming style, and alsofeatures an appearance byfellow local artist Cary AnnHearst on “Songs AboutCalifornia.”

Now that folks have hada chance to marinate in hismusic, Cunningham hopesthe songs will be more fa-miliar to listener’s ears atFriday’s show.

Had Cunningham’s geo-graphical upbringing alonedetermined his musicaltaste, he could very wellhave ended up as a main-stream country artist.

Raised in Kuttawa, Ky.,Cunningham’s musicalchoices were limited grow-ing up.

“I had a father who lis-tened to the Kingston Trioand a mother who enjoyedbeach music,” Cunninghamsaid. “In Kuttawa, we wereable to pick up two stations;one of them country andone modern rock. I like tosay I was living in a countrymusic song growing up, but

I was also first in line tobuy the new Alice in Chainsalbum.”

Cunningham took upmusic and eventually foundhimself fronting the popu-lar band Part Time Heroes,which split up in 2009 aftera very successful run herein the South.

Cunningham then fellinto writing music for anindependent film that wasreleased last year.

When it came time to re-cord the songs that wouldeventually become “HeartPressure,” Cunninghamadmits he didn’t have anyparticular formula in mind.

“I had some songs thatwere half-written, which wethen rewrote in the studio,”he said.

While he’s extremelyhappy with how the albumturned out, Cunninghamadmits to being most proudof “Song About California.”

“That one was actuallywritten in California aftera breakup,” Cunninghamsaid. “I had the hardesttime trying to decide whichCary Ann Hearst take touse on the song becausethey were all amazing.”

Although the two sing-ers recorded their partsseparately, their chemistrymakes it sound as if theyare face to face in a studio.

“Heart Pressure” wasproduced by another localmusician, Micah Nichols,who is best known for hisguitar-slinging for Crowfield.Nichols also plays guitar onthe album, and in addition,Cunningham is backed bydrummer Ben Scott andbassist Christian Wood.

“It’s a great collection ofmusicians stylistically,”Cunningham said, “andFriday night will be a greatchance for people to see abig rock show that thriveson substance.”

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BY RICK BENTLEYMcClatchy Newspapers

Human dramasdominated this year’smovie releases, rang-

ing from a husband strug-gling with his dying wife to awoman who disguises herselfso she can work in a man’sworld. It also was a year ofamazing animation, first-rate finales and soaring sci-fi.

Here are the best of what2011 had to offer at themovies:

1. ‘The Descendants’No other film in 2011 so

brilliantly combined darkand light moments. Themovie has an Oscar-worthyperformance by GeorgeClooney, great supportingwork by Shailene Woodley

and a powerful script bydirector Alexander Payne,Nat Faxon and Jim Rashbased on the novel by KauiHart Hemmings. The writ-ing is almost flawless in theuse of comedy to buffer thedramatic parts. And dramagives an edge to the comedy.

2. ‘Rango’The film’s as visually stun-

ning as it is well-written.Rango (voiced by JohnnyDepp) is a chameleon thatdiscovers a town that reso-nates so loudly of the OldWest it should be calledZane Grey. Director GoreVerbinski’s first ventureinto animation is a roo-tin’, tootin’ good time. Itcombines the cheesiness ofspaghetti Westerns with theoffbeat attitude of “BlazingSaddles” — and delivers itall in a spectacular com-puter-generated form.

3. ‘Tree of Life’Few films were as polar-

izing as Terrence Malick’sfree-flowing visual bonanzathat manages to be both agrand look at the beginningof life and an intimate tale offamily. No other film invitedus to think more about ourplace in the universe or atthe dinner table. There are

moments where it goes fromcompelling to confusing,but it’s the most fascinatingfilmmaking of the year.

4. ‘The Girl With theDragon Tattoo’

Director David Fincher’sadaptation of Stieg Larsson’sbook is compelling as achilling mystery and abrutal look at humanity.

It works so well becausehe gets an Oscar-worthyperformance out of RooneyMara as the title character.

5. ‘Super 8’Writer/director J.J. Abrams

has culled the best paranoia-creating moments from the’50s sci-fi movies and mixedthem with a strong familystory that swirls around Joe(Joel Courtney), a teen try-ing to deal with the loss ofhis mother. All of the sci-fielements create a metaphorfor the emotional beast thatdominates the young man’slife. It’s the best blend of sci-fi and family drama since“E.T.”

6. ‘Beginners’Director/writer Mike

Mills’ script doesn’t attemptto answer all the questionsthat come with love. But it isa smart look at relationships.It shows how love can bringcomfort to a person facinghis own mortality, or how itbecomes a curse when twopeople begin to drift apart.The story works because ofEwan McGregor’s boyishcharms. He goes from beingthe most interesting personat a party to someone whojets across the country for achance at some insight abouthis future.

7. ‘Hugo’This is the kind of movie

that reminds us that thebest movies are the onesthat take us on a journey.This journey is pure magic.Martin Scorsese makes usbelieve that magic still doesexist in films. From its spec-tacular look to unforgettableperformances, “Hugo” isspellbinding.

8. ‘Harry Potter andthe Deathly Hallows:Part 2’

The long-running fran-chise got a proper endingbecause director DavidYates created a film finalethat embraced deep emo-tions with the same pas-sion that it celebrated hugeaction sequences. Thatcombination made the finaloffering magical.

9. ‘Martha Marcy MayMarlene’

Elizabeth Olsen turns in apowerful performance as awoman who escapes a cultonly to return to a worldthat in its own way is justas controlling and scary.Director T. Sean Durkinmagnifies the emotionalconflict through a filmstripped of all trappingsfrom credits to music. Hejust lets raw emotions carrythe scenes.

10. ‘Albert Nobbs’Glenn Close turns in the

performance of her careeras a 19th-century womanwho pretends to be a manto get work. Under thatawkward wardrobe is anemotionally tortured soullooking to find a way tolove and be loved withoutgiving away her precioussecret.

Honorable mentions“Mission: Impossible: Ghost

Protocol”“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”“The Way”“One Day”“Horrible Bosses”“The Help”“50/50”“X-Men: First Class”

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George Clooney andShailene Woodley star in“The Descendants.”

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Brad Pitt (left) andLaramie Eppler star in“The Tree of Life.”

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Christopher Plummer (left)and Ewan McGregor areshown in a scene from“Beginners.”

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Daniel Radcliffe (left) andRalph Fiennes are shownin a scene from “HarryPotter and the DeathlyHallows: Part 2.”


BY BETSY SHARKEYLos Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES — Whenit’s done right, as it is in“Young Adult,” there

is something absolutely mes-merizing about watching atrain wreck unfold on screen.When the wreck in questionis a narcissistic beauty playedto scheming, sour, down-ward-spiraling perfection byCharlize Theron, cringing isdefinitely called for, but so islaughter.

In fact that’s exactly thereaction director Jason Reit-man and writer Diablo Codyare going for. Paired up forthe first time since their 2007knockout punch, “Juno,” thetwo ironists have switchedsides in a sense. While “Juno”celebrated an acerbic, outsid-er pregnant teen, in “YoungAdult” they are interested inthe prom queen: still pretty,still mean and now a decadeinto life on her own. It’s notgoing well.

This is comedy extractedfrom pain start to finish,with its through-a-shot-glassdarkly story starting in Min-neapolis — or Mini-Apple, asher small hometown friendscall it. Mavis (Theron) spendsher days writing young adultnovels, basically high schoolin-crowd pulp, and hernights making the club scene,binge-drinking and sleepingaround, and surprised to findhappiness eluding her.

The self-absorbed stream ofconsciousness of a teenagerthat she needs for the bookscomes easily, which seemslike a gift until you realizethat is how she still thinks.The time she spends in frontof the computer, workingthrough issues for her char-acters, also serves as a handyvoice-over device to let us inon just how much growingup Mavis still has to do.

That journey begins inearnest when she heads backhome to pick up things with

her high school sweetheart,football star Buddy Slade(Patrick Wilson).

That he’s married and hasjust had a baby doesn’t alterher resolve. But things takean unexpected turn when sheencounters Matt Freehauf,the high school geek she’dforgotten about.

Comedian Patton Oswalt(“King of Queens,” “Big Fan”)is exceptional playing a sar-castic devil’s advocate, foreverprodding Mavis toward her

better self.Their friction and their

friendship, their brush withromance, are what gives thefilm its humor and its heart.“Young Adult” needs a lot ofthat to soften the outrage asMavis sets about seducingBuddy.

Elizabeth Reaser plays Beth,very likable as the new mom,the patient wife, a wannaberocker who jams with othernew mothers.

Theron and Oswalt turn outto be a terrific odd couple.Not easy because they bothreveal a great deal, and agreat deal of what they revealis exceedingly ugly. In Mavis,it is her unintentional driveto destroy everything andanyone who comes close,and for this Theron uses herstatuesque beauty as if it isjust something else in life tobe squandered.

In contrast to Theron’sbeauty, Oswalt is required toplay the beast whom no onewho looks like Mavis shouldever fall for. He’s bitter aboutmore than the fact that abrutal beating in high schoolleft him nearly dead, the limpand the cane a constant re-minder.

In Mavis, Cody is giving usanother unexpected sort offemale protagonist. Her greatfondness for flaws makes itpossible for us to empathizewith the appalling, to savorthe humor in the foibles. Asa filmmaker, Reitman provesto be a very good counterbal-ance, the right mitigating fac-tor for this particular mess.

In “Young Adult,” the direc-tor continues to refine hisimprint: the light touch hebrings to dark comedy, per-haps never more appealinglythan in 2009’s “Up in the Air”with George Clooney andVera Farmiga caught in a badromance.

He is so completely at easein the quirky, gritty worldsCody creates, that it helps usdeal with the discomfort.

moviereview★★★½ (out of 5 stars)

DIRECTOR: JasonReitmanCAST: Charlize Theron,Patrick Wilson andPatton OswaltRATED: R for languageand some sexualcontentRUNNING TIME: 1 hour,34 minutesWHAT DID YOUTHINK?: Find thisreview at charleston

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THE DARKEST HOURPG-13Aliens attack Earth and its power supply.Cinebarre 3D: Today: 11, 1:15, 4:15, 7:40, 9:55Citadel 3D: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15,9:30James Island: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 3:45, 9:15James Island 3D: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 1:30, 6:50

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THE DESCENDANTSRA land baron attempts to reconnect with his twoteen daughters after his wife is in a boating accident.Citadel: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 11:50, 2:20, 4:50, 7:20,9:50Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:35, 4:25, 7:05, 9:50Terrace: Today-Fri and Sun-Mon: 11, 1:40, 4:10, 7:10,9:45 Sat: 11, 1:40, 4:15, 7:10 Tue-Thurs, Jan. 5: 1:40, 4:15,7:10, 9:25

THE GIRL WITH THEDRAGON TATTOO★★★★RAn investigative journalist teams up with a com-puter hacker to solve a murder.Cinebarre: Today: 11:30, noon, 3, 3:30, 6:45, 7:15,10:05, 10:35Citadel: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:30, 1:30, 4, 5, 8, 9Northwoods: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:30, 1:30, 4:10,5, 8, 9Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:10, 3:30, 4:40, 7, 8:10,10:25Regal 18: Today: noon, 12:50, 3:20, 4:05, 6:40, 7:55,9:55Terrace: Today-Fri and Sun-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:30, 3:30,6:30, 9:25 Sat: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30

HUGO★★★PGAn orphaned boy attempts to finish an inventionstarted by his father.

James Island 3D: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 4, 6:40, 9:15Palmetto Grande 3D: Today: 12:55, 3:55Regal 18 3D: Today: 12:20, 3

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE:GHOST PROTOCOL★★★★PG-13When the IMF is shut down and accused of beinginvolved in a bombing, Ethan Hunt and his teammust clear its name.Cinebarre: Today: 9:40, 10:05, 12:35, 1:05, 3:35, 4:05,7, 7:30, 10, 10:30Citadel: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:20, 3:30, 6:50, 9:45Citadel IMAX: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 11, 1:50, 4:40,7:30, 10:20James Island: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 1, 4, 7, 10Northwoods: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:20, 2, 3:40, 5,6:50, 8, 9:45Palmetto Grande: Today: 2, 3:50, 5, 7:20, 7:55, 10:30Regal 18: Today: 12:30, 1:05, 3:30, 4:15, 6:50, 7:20, 7:50,9:40, 10:10

THE MUPPETS★★★½PGThe Muppets reunite when they learn of an oiltycoon’s plan to destroy their theater.Citadel: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:55, 3:30James Island: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 1:15Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:25Regal 18: Today: 1:20, 4:20

MY WEEK WITH MARILYN★★★RAn employee of Sir Laurence Olivier’s tells of a weekspent with Marilyn Monroe during the filming of“The Prince and the Showgirl.”

Citadel: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:30, 2:45, 5, 7:15, 9:30Regal 18: Today: 1:10, 3:40, 7:15, 9:50

NEW YEAR’S EVE★★PG-13The lives of couples and singles living in New YorkCity merge on New Year’s Eve.Cinebarre: Today: 4:10Citadel: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 7, 9:40Hwy. 21: Today: 9James Island: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 1:20, 4:05, 7, 9:40Palmetto Grande: Today: 6:55, 10Regal 18: Today: 7:05, 9:45

SHERLOCK HOLMES: AGAME OF SHADOWS★★★PG-13Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson endeavor to defeat theirarchenemy, Professor Moriarty.Cinebarre: Today: 9:45, 10:20, 12:50, 1:10, 3:40, 7:05,7:35, 9:55, 10:25Citadel: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 11:35, 12:45, 2:30, 3:45,5:30, 7, 8:30, 9:55Hwy. 21: Today: 7James Island: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 1, 4:05, 7:05,9:55Northwoods: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:20, 1:10, 3:25,4:25, 7, 8:10, 9:55Palmetto Grande: Today: 12:40, 1:40, 3:40, 4:30,6:50, 7:30, 10:05, 10:30Regal 18: Today: 12:25, 12:55, 3:25, 3:55, 7:15, 7:45, 10

THE SITTER★★RA college student baby-sitting several childrenendures a wild night.

James Island: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 9:45Northwoods: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:50, 3, 5:10,7:30, 9:40Palmetto Grande: Today: 9:45Regal 18: Today: 7:25, 9:30

TOWER HEIST★★★★PG-13After they fall victim to a businessman’s Ponzischeme, a group of people decides to rob hishome.Regal 18: Today: 6:45, 9:25

THE TWILIGHT SAGA:BREAKING DAWN —PART I★★★★PG-13The werewolves and Volturi threaten Edward andBella’s unborn child.James Island: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 1, 4, 7Regal 18: Today: 6:55, 9:35

WAR HORSE★★★★PGAfter his horse is sold to the British cavalry, a youngman joins the military during World War I.Cinebarre: Today: 9:45, 12:50, 3:50, 7:20, 10:30Citadel: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:20, 3:40, 6:50, 9:55Northwoods: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:30, 3:40, 6:50,9:55Palmetto Grande: Today: 1:30, 4, 4:50, 7:10, 8,10:20Regal 18: Today: noon, 1, 3:05, 4:10, 7, 7:30, 10:05Terrace: Today: 11, 1:45, 4:30, 7:25, 9:50 Fri and Sun-Mon: 11, 1:45, 4:25, 7:20, 9:45 Sat: 11, 1:45, 4:25, 7:20 Tue-Thurs, Jan. 5: 1:45, 4:25, 7:20, 9:45

WE BOUGHT A ZOO★★½PGBased on a true story, the film tells the story ofa man who purchases an old zoo in England andstruggles to rebuild it.Cinebarre: Today: 10, 12:45, 3:45, 7:25, 10:15Citadel: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:50, 3:50, 7, 9:50Hwy. 21: Today: 8Northwoods: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:20, 3:40, 7, 9:45Palmetto Grande: Today: 12:50, 4:20, 7:20, 10:10Regal 18: Today: 12:40, 3:35, 7:35, 10:15Terrace: Today-Fri and Sun-Mon: 11:20, 1:55, 4:15, 7,9:20 Sat: 11:20, 1:55, 4:15, 7

YOUNG ADULT★★★½RA writer returns to her hometown to try to rekindle arelationship with an ex-boyfriend.Citadel: Today-Thurs, Jan. 5: 12:10, 2:30, 4:50, 7:10, 9:30

SCORE: Out of 5 starsG: General Audiences PG: Parental Guidance PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned, some content unsuitable for children under 13

NR: Not Rated R: Restricted

Note: Dates and times are subject to change. Call the theater to make sure times are correct.

THEATERSAzalea Square, 215 Azalea Square Blvd., Summerville, 821-8000 | Cinebarre, 963 Houston-Northcutt Blvd., Mount Pleasant, 884-7885 | Citadel Mall Stadium 16 with IMAX, 2072 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., 556-4629 | Highway 21 Drive In, Beaufort,846-4500 | James Island 8, Folly and Central Park Rd., 795-9499 | Hippodrome, 360 Concord St., Suite 100, 724-9132 | Cinemark Movies 8, 4488 Ladson Rd., Summerville, 800-326-3264 (dial 1415#) | Palmetto Grande, U.S. 17 North, Mount Pleasant,216-TOWN | Park Circle Films, 4820 Jenkins Ave., Park Circle, North Charleston, 628-5534 | Regal Cinemas 18, 2401 Mall Drive, North Charleston, 529-1946 | Terrace, 1956-D Maybank Hwy., 762-9494 | Ivanhoe Cinema 4, Walterboro, 549-6400 |

Northwoods Stadium Cinemas, 2181 Northwoods Blvd., North Charleston, 518-6000

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BY DEIDRE SCHIPANISpecial to The Post and Courier

Trifecta of celebrationsRed Drum Restaurant and

Next Door are offering threedining options for NewYear’s Eve.

At Red Drum, chef BenBerryhill will be bringing inspecial gourmet ingredientsand adding a festive touchto his popular a la cartemenu. Next door at NextDoor, guests can enjoy afive-course prix-fixe menu.There also will be a vegetar-ian menu option for thoseinterested.

Guests at both restaurantscan purchase a wristbandfor $11 to receive “Bottom-less Bubbles” and are invitedto float between the two res-taurants during the evening.To end the celebration witha bang, Berryhill will con-tinue a tradition he startedyears ago: a fireworks showat midnight. For thoseguests wanting to come af-ter 11 p.m. to enjoy cocktailsand fireworks, there will bea lighter menu available.

New Year’s Day guestsare invited to continue thecelebration by wearing theirwristbands to brunch at RedDrum, where the bubbleswill keep coming.

Red Drum is at 803 Cole-man Blvd. and Next Doorat 819 Coleman Blvd. inMount Pleasant. For infor-mation about Next Door,call 881-8817 or go to www.nextdoormp.com. For in-formation about Red Drum,call 849-0313 or go to www.reddrumrestaurant.com.

2012 spirited yearBlossom Restaurant is

spreading good cheer withspecial prices on wine. Be-ginning Monday, Blossomwill offer select bottles ofwine for $20.12 in celebra-tion of the new year.

In addition, chef AdamClose will unveil hisCharleston Restaurant Weekmenu. During the week ofJan. 12-22, guests may feaston a special $30, three-

course meal during theevent. Call 722-9200 or go towww.magnolias-blossom-cypress.com.

Chef shift at Oscar’sOscar’s Restaurant, an

institution for Summervilleresidents, has welcomedchef Britton Good, a Chi-cago native and chef atMontana’s Big Sky Resort,to its kitchen. Joining Goodis Sean Wren, who recentlyserved as executive chef atCork Neighborhood Bistro.Oscar’s of Summerville alsois serving a new Sundaybrunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Forinformation, call 871-3800or go to www.oscarsofsummerville.com. Oscar’sis at 207 W. 5th North St.

Seafood dinnerThe Boathouse Restaurant

at Breach Inlet will host the2012 Sustainable SeafoodInitiative Dinner at 6:30 p.m.Jan. 9.

Chef Charles Arena hasput together a six-coursemenu paired with Simiwines.

The dinner is $55 per per-son (not including tax andgratuity), and 10 percent ofthe proceeds will be donatedto the S.C. Aquarium to sup-port the Sustainable SeafoodInitiative.

To make a reservation, call886-8000.

The Boathouse Restaurantis at 101 Palm Blvd. on theIsle of Palms.

Slow Food potluckSlow Food Charleston will

hold its annual member-ship meeting and potluck5-8 p.m. Jan. 8 at the GlassOnion, 1219 SavannahHighway.

Admission is free and isopen to all members andthose interested in becom-ing members. Staff will beon hand for those wishing tosign up that evening.

This event is BYOB, andguests are asked to bring adish to share.

Go to www.slowfoodcharleston.org.

Thirty years’ reignDowntown restaurant

82 Queen will mark its 30thyear in business in 2012.

To commemorate thismilestone, a weeklong cel-ebration is planned Feb. 6-11.

The week will include spe-cial food and drink menus,champagne toasts, the reviv-al of 82 Queen’s raw oysterbar and the announcementof a new venture from the82 Queen family.

Go to www.82queen.comor find it on Facebook.

Roll back to 1978Jan. 2-10, Poogan’s Porch

continues the popular tradi-tion of offering its annualrollback menu, featuringthe restaurant’s 1978 dinnermenu prices. These pricesare available only duringdinner service.

Poogan’s Porch is at 72Queen St. Call 577-2337 orgo to www.poogansporch.com.

REV Foods’ ventureThe Royal American bar,

a venture of REV Foods,has opened at 970 MorrisonDrive. Hours are 5 p.m.-2 a.m. daily. On the menu:beer, chili, burgers madewith beef or meat-free. Call817-6925 or find them onFacebook.

Porked overThe former Porky’s Bar-

beque at 271 Ashley Ave. isnow Charleston Pizza Co.Porky’s owner Brian Wolterwill offer pizza, wings andcheesesteaks at his new ven-ture. Call 937-7427.

Follies on FollyBlu Restaurant and Bar is

offering a New Year’s Evebreakfast 7-11 a.m., NewYear’s Eve Celebration com-plete with an open bar andbuffet and fireworks for $90at 8 p.m.-1 a.m. and a PolarBear After Party for $20.12at 1-7 p.m. Sunday. Blu is at1 Center St., Folly Beach.

Go to blufollybeach.comor call 588-6658.

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BY ROB YOUNGSpecial to The Post and Courier

One might be temptedto refer to the BullStreet Gourmet &

Market’s new residence onKing Street as an upgrade.

Situated near Broad Streetbeside the men’s clothierBerlins, the establishmentis more considerable andpolished than the originalrestaurant.

But somehow that seemsunfair, like it’s a knockagainst the first Bull Street,which still makes its homein the historic Harles-ton Village of downtownCharleston.

There, the corner store pro-vides a reliable sandwich orfew, as well as meats, cheesesand seasonal produce in asimple setting.

Stop in and grab a meal togo or sit for a cup of coffeeoutdoors.

The one on King Street is a

bit more stylish, constructedin similar fashion to Dean &Deluca or Caviar & Bananas.

Opened in August, an ex-posed ceiling and ceramictile flooring set the sur-roundings. Several gleamingmetal racks hold a bountyof wine, beer, chips, coffeesand other gourmet goods.The location even offersdinner specials such as filetwith bleu cheese crumbles orseared scallops.

Behind the counter, BullStreet on King Street throwsdown an impressive selec-tion of breakfast bagels,omelets, croissants andbreads (we’re looking at you,Croque Madame); soupsand salads; and, of course,sandwiches delivered onNormandy Farm breads.

The top of our list? TheBanh Mi ($9), the heartyVietnamese offeringstretched out with pate, hamand a tangy sriracha aioli ona crunchy baguette.

Additionally, the Hot Ital-ian ($9), pastrami Reuben($9), smoked salmon BLT($9) and smoked duck club($10) — duck confit, smokedduck ham (that’s not a mis-print) and smoked gouda— come recommended.

Like the market itself, thesandwiches are worth try-ing if you haven’t done soalready.

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The Banh Mi from Bull Street Gourmet & Market on King Street.

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BY DEIDRE SCHIPANISpecial to The Post andCourier

T he Macintosh res-taurant opened inSeptember on upper

King Street. It could be inTriBeCa, SoHo or KendallSquare in Boston, but thisIndigo Road restaurantgroup property is part of awonderful upstairs/down-stairs fleet that couples TheCocktail Club on the sec-ond floor and The Macin-tosh on the ground floor.

Walk inside and you areon the simultaneous tra-jectory of the hip and thehomespun.

Steve Palmer, manag-ing partner of The IndigoRoad, parlays a designmold of sensible sophis-tication tailored to therefined renovation of HolyCity properties.

Let your eyes rest on TheMacintosh’s exposed brickwalls colored by their yearsof service.

Glance down to thereclaimed flooring, sur-faces worn by passages un-known, now cushioning theyoung, the tired, the thirsty,the well-heeled and high-heeled.

Belly up to table tops fea-turing “rescue doors” fromthe 19th century.

Observe the shadowscast by caged pendantlights.

Sink into the soft comfortof banquettes cushionedfor pleasure and embracethe smart progeny ofPalmer and his partner andexecutive chef JeremiahBacon, whose ascendantstar I recognized first atCarolina’s.

In this small restaurantthat takes its name froman alley that loosely mean-dered through the neigh-borhood, Bacon shines.

His mentors radiatethrough his disciplined,reliable kitchen. Shades ofThomas Keller: a studiedstaff, intent on prepara-tions, making eye contactwith each other as theyprepare dishes that strad-dle both simplicity andcomplexity.

Rabbit ($12), gentlybraised, finds a warrenof soft “Mac” potatoesdone Aligot fashion withcheese, surrounded bypeeled cherry tomatoesand chips of ricotta salata.It is a simple dish yet theattention to pristine leavesof flat-leaf parsley and aculinary “ruffle” of celeryleaves make the simplecomplex.

Truffle frites ($5) areserved to a neighboringtable: The aroma of truffledrifts, fresh with an earthyseduction of umami.

Gnudi ($14) are servedwith a ragout of foragedmushrooms: hen of thewoods, shiitake and oyster.The dish is rustic, restoring.It speaks to the season. Itsclarity is the idiom of thechef.

Shades of Momofuku(NYC, David Chang) canbe found in the hot andsour pork belly soup ($9); aSouthern ramen celebratingrice grits.

His classic training shinesin such dishes as grouperbrandade ($8) with a lick ofAlabama white barbecuesauce; he uses gastrique likea pepper mill.

But this chef of the Southprovides a culinary titheto sunchokes, Ragged Jackcollards, pickling vegetablesand fruits, sweet potatoes,field peas and pecans.

His food roots are remem-bered and celebrated withcalibrated technique.

Like chef Ken Vedrinskiof Trattoria Lucca, Bacon

honors deckle ($29), abeefy-meaty cap of fat andflavor that carnivoresdevour.

Vegetarians will find aseasonal vegetable plate($19) that respects meatlessdining.

This is a kitchen of focusand purpose.

Bacon and his staff minethe new as well as the triedand true.

The staff is very well-trained: attentive, deliber-ate and reliable ambas-sadors for the work ofkitchen.

Foods are served at theproper temperatures.

Wines pair well with themenu.

The imperfections arenot to be found in the food.Jackson Holland’s beverage

menu of “Past,” “Present”and “Progressive” cocktailsas well as the Mac Tap beermenu is conducive to re-fined relaxation. As edgesare softened, voices becomeanimated, and as theevening progresses, bar en-ergy can affect the diningroom.

The lights also are dim,and when the guests are il-luminating the menu withtheir smartphones, it istime to amp it up.

But overall, The Macin-tosh marries the modernisttechnique with a seasonallarder of local food trea-sures and pleasures.

Bacon has found hisgalaxy with The IndigoRoad restaurant group,and the sun is The Macin-tosh.

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The MacintoshCUISINE: Modern American SouthCATEGORY: Neighborhood FavoriteLOCATION: 479-B King St.HOURS: Monday-Wednesday 5-10 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday 5 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday brunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m.;dinner 5-10 p.m. Bar: daily at 5 p.m.FOOD: ★★★★ATMOSPHERE: ★★★½SERVICE: ★★★★PRICE: $$$-$$$$COSTS: Appetizers $8-$15; entrees $19-$29; burger $13;sides $5-7; Sunday brunch $10-$15VEGETARIAN OPTIONS: YesWHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE: YesBAR: Full-service bar; Bacon Happy Hour Monday-Friday 5-7 p.m. Drink specials and small plate porkdishes in bar area only.PARKING: Valet at O-Ku Sushi Restaurant, street park-ing and neighborhood garages.OTHER: Rear back patio. OpenTable, Facebook, www.themacintoshcharleston.com

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The Macintosh restaurant is at 479-B King St.

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I love it when a band rocks out ina style all its own with seeminglyno outside influence. In makingnoise for noise’s sake, sometimessomething beautiful emerges.

Run Dan Run’s new CD is likethat.

By calling the local band’s music“noise,” I don’t mean to beinsulting; quite the oppo-site, in fact.

Other indie bands suchas Ween and Pavement have made agood living playing their respectiveforms of melodic noise.

By the way, Run Dan Run doesn’tsound like either of those acts, incase you were wondering.

What’s that? You want somethingto which you can compare theband?

Picture the pop melodies of SlowRunner coupled with the almostunderstated vocals of Jay Cliffordand wrap the whole thing up in arock sound that is aloof without be-ing exclusionary, and you begin toget the idea.

Songs such as “Box-Type Love”and “Anonymous Girl” seem tofloat in the ether, creating a won-derfully dreamy feeling while lis-tening to them.

Dan McCurry, Ash Hopkins andNick Jenkins deserve high praisefor following their own hearts andears when deciding the sound oftheir band.

KEY TRACKS: “Box-Type Love,”“Anonymous Girl,” “Fresh Faces”

The Cast of GleeGLEE: THE MUSIC, VOLUME 7/COLUMBIA

I have a significant love/hate relation-ship with the show “Glee.”

On the one hand, the show has madebeing in your school’s chorus or gleeclub far cooler that anyone could everimagine.

I expect that next someone will comeup with a show that glorifies usgeeks who were in the AV club inhigh school, and all those hoursdelivering VCRs to classrooms

won’t have been in vain.Anyhow, while it does glorify cho-

raleers, “Glee” also is way too self-aware.Much like “Ally McBeal” did in the ’90s,it knows it’s clever and runs with it.

On Volume 7 of the popular “Glee:The Music” series, the covers naturallycome fast and furious. We get tributesto everything from Tom Jones (“It’sNot Unusual”) to Katy Perry (“Last Fri-day Night”) and Van Halen (“Hot ForTeacher”).

While I’m sure these songs added tothe story flow on the actual episodes inwhich they were performed, when com-piled on a single CD, the effect is simplylost.

Much like when Pat Boone coveredthe R&B hits of the day in the ’50s and’60s, the “Glee” albums simply take theoriginal hits and dilute them to varyingdegrees. Not exactly something to begleeful about.

KEY TRACKS: “You Can’t Stop the Beat,”“Last Friday Night,” “Girls Just Want toHave Fun”

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There have been many attempts bybands to write a song that properlyconveys the feeling we Southern rockfans have about our music.

Perhaps the best example wouldbe Drive-By Truckers’ “Let ThereBe Rock,” which is brilliant in itssimplicity.

Well, there’s a local band thatalso can claim to have cap-tured lightning in a bottle.

Southwood, which consistsof Mitch Wetherington, Henri Gates,Austin Campbell and Craig South,knock it out of the park with “Nash-ville,” which name checks the likesof Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Petty andJohnny Cash in a single verse. It’s ri-diculously catchy and reminiscent ofartists such as Kid Rock.

Elsewhere on Southwood’s aptly ti-tled four-song “The EP,” the songs arejust as catchy, including the slower“Heart Don’t Lie,” the high-powered“Hey!” and a “stripped” version of“Long Way Down.”

Listening to this CD, I’ll admit thatSouthwood caught my attention with“Nashville,” but kept it with the otherthree tunes. I eagerly await the band’sfull-length album.

KEY TRACKS: “Nashville,” “Heart Don’tLie,” “Long Way Down”

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Toubab KreweIn today’s music world,

there is a grievous, ofteninsurmountable challenge todistinguish oneself. Almostevery direction an artist setsoff to explore is met withfootprints old and new, andthe challenge can prove tobe too frustrating for manyhopeful music pioneers.

But Asheville’s ToubabKrewe has taken on thatchallenge and managed toestablish itself as one of thepremier jam and world mu-sic bands on the scene today.

Formed in 2005, the quin-tet began making frequenttrips to Mali, Guinea andthe Ivory Coast to submerseitself in the music and cul-ture of West Africa.

The band’s patchwork ofWest African and Americanmusic is so intricately woventhat the seams are barelyrecognizable.

Its attention to detail andauthentic work has earnedthe band slots at Bonnarooand Voodoo Fest, as well asan invitation to the John F.Kennedy Center for the Per-forming Arts.

Toubab Krewe will per-form tonight at The Pour

House, 1977 MaybankHighway, with LondonSouls. Doors open at 9 p.m.Tickets are $15 and areavailable online at www.etix.com or at the door. Call571-4343 or go to www.charlestonpourhouse.com.

SCREAM TourFor the past 10 years, The

SCREAM Tour has servedas a launchpad for youngartists in the hip-hop andR&B community.

Artists such as Bow Wow,Ne-Yo, T.I., Chris Brown,Trey Songz, T-Pain and Ci-ara have performed on thetour. And some of the in-dustry’s biggest names havemade guest appearances, in-cluding Jay-Z, Kanye West,Lil’ Wayne, Nelly and manyothers.

Due to the success of thisyear’s tour, The SCREAMTour: The Next Generationhas added more dates to itsrun and will include a stopin Charleston at the GaillardAuditorium.

“The cities on this portionof the tour were person-ally handpicked for theholidays,” creator MichaelMauldin said in a statement.“There were a lot of citiesthat we didn’t get a chanceto go to. Fans all across the

country wrote us, tweetedin and emailed us with theirpersonal stories on why TheSCREAM Tour had to cometo their city. We heard thefans loud and clear.”

The tour will feature

performances by MindlessBehavior, Diggy Simmons,Hamilton Park, The OMGGirlz and Jacob Latimore.

The tour will make its stopSunday at the Gaillard Au-ditorium, 77 Calhoun St., in

Charleston. Tickets are $40and are available online atwww.ticketmaster.com or atthe Gaillard box office 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

SOJASoldiers of Jah Army,

more commonly known asSOJA, has become a lead-ing American reggae groupsince its formation nearly 14years ago.

The quintet’s laid-backspirit andtraditionalreggae styleare undeni-ably infec-tious anduplifting,leading toa devotedfollowingrangingfrom festival-goers and sub-urbanites to reggae purists.

The band’s sixth and latestalbum, “Born in Babylon,”was released in 2009. Thegroup is touring in anticipa-tion of the January release

of its new album, “Strengthto Survive.”

SOJA will headline a per-formance Saturday at theMusic Farm, 32 Ann St., inhonor of a Nicole Miller.The Mount Pleasant wom-an died last year while at-tending the All Good MusicFestival in West Virginiaafter a fellow concert-goerlost control of his truckand careened into the tentMiller shared with her twofriends.

SOJA was a performer atthe festival where the inci-dent took place.

Saturday’s performancewill feature the local groupFowler’s Mustache as well asTreehouse.

A portion of the proceedsis being donated to theNicole F. Miller MemorialScholarship Fund at TridentTechnical College.

Tickets are $20 in advance,$25 the day of the show andare available at the door oronline at www.etix.com.Call 577-6989 or visit www.musicfarm.com.

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For collective, giving feels good

As 2011 comes to aclose, I love thinkingabout the meaning

of the old Scottish song andpoem “Auld Lang Syne.” It’simportant to remember andrejoice in the people we’veknown and experienceswe’ve had at the same timethat we welcome the new.

This year has been aninteresting one, and the up-coming one certainly willhave its own surprises.

New Year’s is one of myfavorite holidays. Not only isthis a time of remembranceand hope, it also is a timewhen many people chooseto make positive changes intheir lives.

Even though we don’talways stick to our resolu-tions, it’s nice to give it agood try.

Who knows, maybe 2012will be your year to quitsmoking, start exercising,lose weight, get out of debt,spend more time with yourfamily, give more to charityand pretty much becomeperfect.

Charitable givingWeb-based organization

and gallery the Charleston

Artist Collective begandonating 15 percent ofmonthly sales to local chari-ties when it began in 2010.Over the past two years, theartists have donated a totalof $20,000.

Each month, as new paint-ings are unveiled online, thecollective chooses a differentnonprofit to support withthe donations. There is arunning tally on the websiteshowing how much money

has been raised so that theartists and their patronscan feel great about helpingothers.

It’s exciting that they’vebeen able to help so manyover the past two years withthe artwork and donations.

Here are some of the non-profits helped so far: Caro-lina Youth DevelopmentCenter, Carolina Studios,Lowcountry Orphan Relief,Yo Art Project, Operation

Home, Camp Happy Days,Lowcountry Open LandTrust, My Sister’s House andShare our Susie.

“This is an idea the collec-tive artists supported fromDay One,” founder AllisonWilliamson said. “It’s reallybeen rewarding for all of usto see the gifts mount up.”

Not only is this great fornonprofits, it’s also beengood for all those involved.Artists are selling work and

collectors can enjoy accessto affordable art, with newpieces up each month.

“The Charleston ArtistCollective is designed tomake the work of these art-ists available for viewingand purchase by a world-wide audience,” Williamsonadded. “We’ve attracted awonderful group of collec-tors—some experienced,some new to collecting art.

“The primary medium

is oil, and the paintingsrange in size from 5-by-7 to11-by-14. The price rangeon these pieces is from $75to $250. They are sold un-framed. In addition to themonthly themed collections,there are Collective Showsthat feature a wide varietyof work,” Willliamson ex-plained.

Call 513-2893 or visitwww.charlestonartistcollective.org.

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The Charleston Artist Collective sticks to its resolutions of giving to local charities.


Q&A:

BY VIKKI MATSISSpecial to The Post and Courier

Dorothy Netherland paints ink onto panels of glassand then etches away the excess until all she hasleft is the outline of her painting. She then paints

on the glass, transfers screen prints and ink drawings andmakes a mark on her canvas with a Dremel tool.

For the past nine years, Netherland has been pursuingher art form, which now takes place on up to three panesof glass at a time.

“I’m finally at the point where, no matter what, I willkeep on making my paintings,” she said. “It is in the act ofmaking them that I really know who I am.”

Netherland graduated from the College of Charlestonwith a degree in art and this year was part of theHeArt Attack group art exhibit that took place at EyeLevel Art.

In 2012, Netherlands will celebrate being featured in thebook “100 Southern Artists” by Ashley Rooney, as well ashaving been asked to join a new gallery, Matthew Camp-bell Studios in Greenville.

with Dorothy Netherland

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS IS: Wisdomand optimism.WEBSITE: www.dorothynetherland.comMY FAMILY SAYS I AM: Funny. And nice.And ... um ... creative, smart ... and brave.Yeah, that’s it. That’s just what they say, Ibet you.IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW:I would have worried less about stupidthings.BEST MISTAKE I EVER MADE: Workingin restaurants for over 20 years. I met

tons of great people, had a lot of fun.And later, when I finally decided to goto school, I was completely dedicatedand worked really hard to learn every-thing I could about art. I don’t measurethe timeline of my career or life againstother people. I feel like I’m just gettingstarted.I’M DAYDREAMING ABOUT: Beingback in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse,Germany, where I just finished an inter-national artist’s symposium. I worked

side by side with artists from all over theworld.MY WORST FEAR IS: Oblivion.IF I COULD ASK THE PRESIDENT ONETHING, IT WOULD BE: Would he pleasebuy one of my paintings?HERBIVORE OR CARNIVORE:Omnivore.TELEVISION IS: What it is.MY GOAL FOR THIS YEAR IS: To re-member to write down some goals. Andto learn to speak German.

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Chili and Cornbread Cook-offThis annual event benefits Jaycee Camp Hope, a res-

idential summer camp for kids and adults with men-tal disabilities. Interested in participating to see if yourrecipe makes the cut in this New Year’s Day contest?It’s $20, and you’ll get to try out the competition’sconcoctions. More of an eater than a cooker? Ticketsfor you folks costs $5. The cook-off will begin at 2 p.m.at Local Market + Coffee Bar, 1331 Ashley River Road,and awards will be given in a variety of categoriesafter everyone’s had their fill. Email Molly McMullen [email protected].

Nicole F. MillerBenefit Concert

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Nicole Miller (from left), Yen Ton and Rosie Doran onthe way to the All Good Music Festival.

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Basketballtournaments

This special event has been set up to honor Nicole F. Mill-er, who died in an accident at a music festival in West Vir-ginia, and raise funds for a memorial scholarship at TridentTechnical College. One of her favorite bands, SOJA, will beheadlining the event in her honor Friday at the Music Farm,32 Ann St. Fowler’s Mustache and TreeHouse! also will beperforming. The doors will open at 8 p.m. Tickets to theconcert are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Check outPage 15 or go to www.musicfarm.com.

With three events wrapping upthis weekend, you’re sure to seesome standout players emergefrom the high school scene.

Piggly Wiggly Roundball Clas-sic: This event features nine in-state teams, among them Wando,Porter-Gaud, Pinewood and NorthCharleston, and numerous out-of-state teams seeking the Roundballtitle. The event continues today andFriday at North Charleston HighSchool, 1087 E. Montague Ave. Forthe schedule and information, go toroundballclassic.com.

Modie Risher Classic: This eventfeatures an eight-team field headedby Burke High School, the defend-ing champs. The contest is heldat Burke High, 244 President St.,through Friday.

Bojangles Carolina Invitational:This girls basketball competitionfeatures 16 teams from Georgia,North Carolina and South Carolina.Teams competing for two divisionaltitles include Bishop England, Pine-wood, Wando, Goose Creek andBerkeley. Bishop England, 363 SevenFarms Drive on Daniel Island, is host-ing the girls through Friday.

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Ringing in the new yearBY ALLISON [email protected]

It’s time again for us to bid fare-well to another year and welcome

a new one.Whatever you’re celebrating — be

it that the year was good to you oryou’re glad it’s finally over — there’ssomething for everyone, and everybudget. Celebrate in style or go low-key, the Lowcountry offers it all.

Just remember to be safe out there.Goodbye, 2011. Hello, 2012!

For those wanting to go all out

New Year’s Eve GalaWHERE: Woodlands Resortand Inn, 125 Parsons Road,SummervilleWHEN: 6 p.m. or 9 p.m. seat-ingDETAILS: This black-tie af-fair offers a five-course din-ner and an after-party inthe mansion that includeschampagne, chocolates andsweets, a live band and a mid-night firework display.PRICE: $180 for dinner and

the party; $99 for dinner only;$89 to attend the party onlyMORE INFO: Call 875-2600 orwww.woodlandsinn.com.

11th annual SnyderGrand BallWHERE: South CarolinaAquarium, 100 AquariumWharf, CharlestonWHEN: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.DETAILS: Quiana Parler &Friends will perform, whileDJ Natty Heavy spins near

the Shark Tank. Heavy horsd’oeuvres will be availableand the bar will be open.PRICE: $125MORE INFO: Call 763-2462 orgo to snydergrandball.com.

Second annual CrystalBall CharlestonWHERE: Omar Shrine Temple,176 Patriots Point Road,Mount PleasantWHEN: 8 p.m.

DETAILS: Plane Jane and theEast Coast Party Band willentertain as guests enjoy apremium bar, food and lightshow. A champagne toast willhappen at midnight, and at-tendees will get party favorsas they leave. A portion of theproceeds will benefit MUSCChildren’s Hospital.PRICE: $110MORE INFO: Go to www.crystalballcharleston.com.

STEVEN PEPPLE /DREAMSTIME

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20E.Thursday, December 29, 2011________________________________________ CHARLESTONSCENE.COM __________________________________________________ The Post and Courier

Cocktail Club NewYear’s EveWHERE: The Cocktail Club,479 King St., CharlestonDETAILS: This event offersup an evening filled withcraft cocktails, nibbles andmusic.PRICE: $100; members get a10 percent discountMORE INFO: Call 724-9411 orgo to www.thecocktailclub-charleston.com.

New Year’s Eve PartyWHERE: Mad River Bar andGrille, 32 N. Market St. #B,CharlestonWHEN: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.DETAILS: Enjoy an open top-shelf bar, hand-passed horsd’oeuvres, a dinner buffet, achampagne toast and bal-loon drop at midnight, partyfavors and a DJ spinning. Andwhat’s a party without an iceluge?PRICE: $100MORE INFO: Call 723-0032or go to www.madrivercharleston.com.

New Year’s EvePlatinum BallWHERE: Hippodrome Wide-screen Cinema, 360 ConcordSt., CharlestonWHEN: 9 p.m.-2 a.m.DETAILS: This event show-cases local bands and DJsincluding DJ Cilo, DJ MattA, The Brent Pace Bandand more. A special guestwill host and surprise per-formances are lined up. Amidnight champagne toastwill ring in the new year. Ad-mission includes drinks andlight appetizers. VIP includeaccess to the Ciroc Lounge,premium drinks and ap-petizers. VIP tables includeservice for six guests with achoice of premium craft ofliquor and mixers, a bottle ofchampagne, a hostesses, aswell as a personal designateddriver. The event benefitsYouth Power Initiative andThe RBI Baseball Program ofCharleston.PRICE: $95; VIP tickets are$150; VIP tables are $1,000MORE INFO: Call 460-5686 or 259-1460, email

[email protected] [email protected] or go towww.CharlestonPlatinum-Ball.com

New Year’s EveAll-Inclusive BashWHERE: Blu at Tides FollyBeach, 1 Center St., Folly

BeachWHEN: 8 p.m.-1 a.m.DETAILS: This event includesan open bar, buffet, DJ C Nileon the lower floor, Tru Solplaying upstairs and a cham-pagne toast and fireworks atmidnight.PRICE: $90MORE INFO: Call 588-6464

or go to tidesfollybeach.com.

Forget the Year NewYear’s Eve PartyWHERE: O-Ku, 463 King St.,CharlestonWHEN: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.DETAILS: This event includesan open bar, unlimited hors

d’oeuvres, a DJ, party favorsand a champagne toast atmidnight. VIP includes abottle of Veuve Clicquotchampagne, a private cock-tail server and an exclusivemenu.PRICE: $80; VIP tickets are$100.MORE INFO: Call 737-0112 orgo to www.o-kusushi.com.

New Year’s Eve BashWHERE: Red’s Ice House andLighthouse on the Creek, 98and 100 Church St., MountPleasantWHEN: 8 p.m.DETAILS: This party is triplebilled with Dave Landeo,Secrets and HomemadeWine. Along with the threebands in two locations,enjoy well drinks, beer,wine, a champagne toast, abarbeque dinner and party

favors.PRICE: $80MORE INFO: Call 388-0003.

Mercury BarCharleston New Year’s!WHERE: Mercury Bar, 547King St., CharlestonWHEN: 9 p.m.DETAILS: Hors d’oeuvreswill be served, along withwine, house liquor and beer.A DJ will be spinning for thenight.PRICE: $75; $100 for a VIPbooth; $250 for a VIP boothand bottle serviceMORE INFO: Go to www.mercurybarcharleston.com.

NYE 2012WHERE: Johnson’s Pub, 12Cumberland St., Charleston

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A girl twirls around the post holding up the Marion Square Christmas tree at thecity’s “Happy New Year, Charleston!” celebration in 2009.

A New Year’s Eve history lesson

As we get ready for the ball to drop Saturday night inTimes Square in New York, here are some things youneed to know about TV’s New Year’s Eve celebrations:

The first New Year’s Eve special on TV was broadcast onDec. 31, 1941, on WNBT (now WNBC), consisting of enter-tainment from the Rainbow Room atop the RCA Buildingin Rockefeller Center.

Before Dick Clark became synonymous with New Year’sEve, that honor went to bandleader Guy Lombardo. Aftermany years on radio, he hosted New Year’s Eve showsfrom 1956 to 1976 on CBS from the Waldorf-Astoria. Itwas Lombardo and his Royal Canadians who made “AuldLang Syne” into the New Year’s Eve song.

In 1972, Clark came up with the idea of counterpro-gramming the older-skewing Lombardo. He produced(but did not appear on) “Three Dog Night’s New Year’sRockin’ Eve 1973” on NBC. The special also featuredBlood, Sweat & Tears, Helen Reddy and Al Green and waspretaped from the Grand Ballroom of the Queen Mary,docked in Long Beach, Calif.

Clark’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” debut on ABC was Dec.31, 1974. Performers included the Beach Boys, Chicagoand Olivia Newton-John. Ryan Seacrest, who has takenover hosting duties for Clark, was exactly 1 week old.

“New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” was pre-empted in 1999-2000in favor of ABC’s 24-hour coverage of the worldwide cel-ebrations of the new millennium. (Clark’s traditional ball-dropping countdown from Times Square was included inthat coverage.)

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WHEN: 9:30 p.m.DETAILS: DJ Argento will bespinning audio and video,and DJ Sean Cronin will bejoining in on the action. Atop shelf open bar will beoffered, along with a cham-pagne toast at midnight.Along with the toast, therewill be a balloon drop andparty favors.PRICE: $60-$75MORE INFO: Call 277-2961or go to www.johnsonspub.com.

For thoseon a budget2012 New Year’sEve PartyWHERE: Club Light, 213 EastBay St. #C, CharlestonWHEN: Doors open at8 p.m.DETAILS: DJ Mateo will bespinning Top 40 and remixes,but the feature event of thenight is five balloon drops atmidnight with $1,000 in cashand prizes.PRICE: Cover chargeMORE INFO: Call 722-1311.

Kilpart Mascarade BallWHERE: Torch VelvetLounge, 545 King St.,CharlestonWHEN: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.DETAILS: This masquerade-themed event, put on byKlipart and Torch, includes acomplimentary Mardi Grasmask, bottle service, a cham-pagne toast at midnight,limo service and VIP seating.VIP card holders have accessto an open bar for from 8-9p.m.PRICE: $10 in advance, $20 atthe doorMORE INFO: Call 723-9333.

Noche Vieha: NewYear’s Eve SpanishMasqueradeWHERE: Barsa, 58 Line St.,CharlestonWHEN: 9 p.m.DETAILS: Whiskey Diablowill be performing, addi-tional entertainment in theform of burlesque will be

provided by Carnivalesque.A photo booth will be set upby Babe Rouge and therewill be a champagne toast atmidnight.PRICE: $20 in advance; $25the day ofMORE INFO: Call 577-5393 orgo to barsatapas.com.

I.S.I.S. Ent New Year’sEve PartyWHERE: Plan B, 3025 Ash-ley Town Center #201, WestAshleyWHEN: 8 p.m.DETAILS: Music will be pro-vided by DJ Vince D, and achampagne toast will beheld at midnight. VIP boothsand tables are available.PRICE: $25MORE INFO: Go to www.planbcharleston.com.

Unmask the SwagWHERE: Gold Bug IslandHall, 1560 Ben Sawyer Blvd.,Mount PleasantWHEN: 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; thered carpet is rolled out from8-9 p.m., the party starts at9 p.m.DETAILS: This black-tie eventincludes hors d’oeuvres andan open bar that switches toa cash bar at midnight. Musicwill be provided by DJ BossHogg and special guest DJs.A champagne toast and amoment of silence will mark

midnight.PRICE: $30MORE INFO: Go to http://unmasktheswag11.eventbrite.com.

For thoselooking for afamily-friendlyvenueHappy New Year,Charleston!WHERE: Marion Square, atKing and Calhoun streets,CharlestonWHEN: 4:30-10:30 p.m.DETAILS: Presented by thecity of Charleston with sup-port from Charleston County,this nonalcoholic celebrationof the arts includes comedy,African dancing, many formsof music, including classical,gospel and jazz, children’sactivities and much more.Food vendors will be onhand.PRICE: FreeMORE INFO: Call 724-7305.

New Year’s FamilyCelebrationWHERE: Night Heron Park,Kiawah IslandWHEN: 5:30-10 p.m.DETAILS: This event includesan a la carte dinner menu,live music from the VIP’s,

laser tag, train rides, jumpcastle and party favors. Afireworks show will begin at10 p.m.PRICE: Free admission;regular menu pricingMORE INFO: Call 768-6001.

Noon Year’s EveWHERE: Children’s Museumof the Lowcountry, 25 AnnSt., CharlestonWHEN: NoonDETAILS: Get covered inconfetti while watching theball drop. Art projects willrun from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.PRICE: Free with museumadmission ($7 per person) orCML membership.MORE INFO: Call 853-8962or go to www.explorecml.org.

Holiday Festival ofLights Winter CarnivalWHERE: James Island Coun-ty Park, 871 Riverland Drive,James IslandWHEN: 5:30 p.m.DETAILS: In addition to allthe Festival of Lights attrac-tions, a jump castle, games,rides, a carousel, a climbingwall and children’s activitieswill be available. And a fire-works show will top off theevening at 9 p.m.PRICE: Admission to theFestival of Lights is $12 for avehicle with up to 15 people.

A $10 wristband will be avail-able for unlimited rides onmost attractions (does notinclude train) at the carnival.Single tickets are $1; mostrides cost around three tick-ets.MORE INFO: Call 795-4386or go to www.holidayfestivaloflights.com.

Hockey gameWHERE: North CharlestonColiseum, 5001 ColiseumDrive, North CharlestonWHEN: 6:05 p.m.DETAILS: The South CarolinaStingrays will be playing theFlorida Everblades, and theNYE action comes after thegame with a countdown andballoon drop.PRICE: $13-$19MORE INFO: Call 529-5050or go to www.stingrayshockey.com.

Family-friendlyNew Year’s EveWHERE: Blackbeard’s CoveFamily Fun Park, 3255 NHighway 17, MountPleasantWHEN: 4-8 p.m.DETAILS: This event in-cludes a 16-inch hand-tossed pizza with four foun-tain drinks and two hoursof unlimited golf, go-karts,climbing wall, jump landand indoor playground.PRICE: $19.95 for a family offour “Mutiny Pass”MORE INFO: Call 971-1223or go to www. blackbeard-scove.net.

Teen partyWHERE: Blackbeard’s CoveFamily Fun Park, 3255 NHighway 17, MountPleasantWHEN: 10 p.m.-2 a.m.DETAILS: This event includesgo-karts, golf, climbing wall,games and jump castles.Food provided will be twoslices of pizza and unlimitedfountain soda. DJ JessieJames will be spinning anddoing karaoke.PRICE: $20MORE INFO: Call 971-1223 orgo to www. blackbeardscove.net.

Roll in the New YearWHERE: River Bowl & Bistro,613 Johnnie Dodds Blvd.,Mount PleasantWHEN: 5-7 p.m. and 10 p.m.-2 a.m.DETAILS: The first time slotoffers two hours of bowling,a family-style buffet, arcadetokens and party favors forthe children. The secondtime slot offers a choice oftwo-hour bowling time,one menu item and a cham-pagne toast for guests 21and older.PRICE: $20 for adult; $15 forages 12 and under.MORE INFO: Call 884-7735or email [email protected].

Lock in forthe New YearWHERE: Mount PleasantMartial Arts, 1135 BowmanRoad #749B, MountPleasantWHEN: 5 p.m.-9 a.m.DETAILS: Open to ages 6to 17, this lock-in offersparents the opportunity toenjoy a night out and knowthe kiddos are safe andsound.PRICE: $40MORE INFO: Call 849-8985or go to www.mtpleasant-martialarts.com.

Teen New Year’sEve BashWHERE: Ashley CooperRoom at The Sanctuary, 1Sanctuary Beach Drive, Ki-awah IslandWHEN: 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.DETAILS: This party for ages12 to 17 will include music,games, snacks, crafts and Wiicompetitions.PRICE: $50MORE INFO: Call 768-6001.

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The Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park




CharlestonWHEN: 6:30 p.m. and 9:30p.m. seatingsDETAILS: This five-coursemeal is served with a heftyglass of bubbly.PRICE: $100MORE INFO: Call 853-7828.

Cru CafeWHERE: 18 Pinckney St.,CharlestonWHEN: 6:30 p.m. seatingDETAILS: This meal includesthree courses, a chef’s amuseand a dessert course, all withwine pairingsPRICE: $55MORE INFO: Call 534-2434.

Enoteca andTrattoria LuccaWHERE: 18 Percy St. and41-A Bogard St., respectively,CharlestonWHEN: Regular businesshoursDETAILS: Have a Proseccotoast at Enoteca, then headto Trattoria Lucca for an a lacarte menu or a five-coursemeal.PRICE: $68 for the five-course dinnerMORE INFO: Call 973-3323or go to http://luccacharleston.com.

The Glass OnionWHERE: 1219 SavannahHighway, West AshleyWHEN: 6-10 p.m.DETAILS: The restaurant willbe open for reservations onlyfor the four-course menu,which will have the option ofwine pairings. Live jazz willbe performed throughoutthe evening.PRICE: $40 for four-coursedinner; $20 for wine pair-ingsMORE INFO: Call 225-1717or go to ilovetheglassonion.com.

Jasmine PorchWHERE: 1 Sanctuary BeachDrive, Kiawah IslandWHEN: 5:30-10 p.m.DETAILS: This event featuresa regionally inspired four-course meal, a champagne

toast and live music.PRICE: $100 per person; $130per person with wineMORE INFO: Call 768-6253.

The MacintoshWHERE: 479-B King St..CharlestonWHEN: 5 p.m.-2 a.m.DETAILS: A regular menuwith a few specials will beoffered, and a champagnetoast will happen at mid-night.PRICE: Regular menupricingMORE INFO: Call 789-4299or go to www.themacin-toshcharleston.com.

Morgan Creek GrillWHERE: 80 41st Ave., Isle ofPalmsWHEN: 5 p.m.-1 a.m.DETAILS: Dinner servicewill begin at 5 p.m. and in-cludes the regular menuand a few chef specialties.Live music by Jeff Libertywill begin at 10 p.m. Therewill be a complimentarycoffee and cordial bar anda champagne toast at mid-night.PRICE: Regular menupricingMORE INFO: Call 886-8980or morgancreekgrill.com.

Oak SteakhouseWHERE: 17 Broad St.,CharlestonWHEN: Dinner reservationsup to 11 p.m.DETAILS: A regular menuwith a few special featureswill be offered, plus a mid-night champagne toast.PRICE: Regular menupricingMORE INFO: Call 722-4220or go to www.oaksteak-houserestaurant.com orwww.opentable.com.

Ocean RoomWHERE: 1 Sanctuary BeachDrive, Kiawah IslandWHEN: 6-10 p.m.DETAILS: This celebrationstarts off with champagneand hors d’oeuvres, thenmoves on to a five-coursemenu. Live music will beplayed throughout the eve-

ning.PRICE: $140 per person; $190per person with wine pair-ingsMORE INFO: Call 768-6253.

Social Wine BarWHERE: 188 East Bay St.,CharlestonWHEN: Regular businesshoursDETAILS: Enjoy a three-course menu by chef JesseSutton with an optional winepairing. The bar area will beopen to revelers.PRICE: $40; wine pairing is$25MORE INFO: Call 577-5665or go to www.socialwinebar.com.

Swamp FoxRestaurant and BarWHERE: Francis MarionHotel, 387 King St., Charles-tonWHEN: Seating between 5and 10 p.m.DETAILS: This festive four-course dinner includes aglass of champagne andparty favors. Entertainmentwill be provided by jazz pia-nist Bill Howland.PRICE: $55 per personMORE INFO: Call 724-8888.

TristanWHERE: 10 Linguard St.,CharlestonWHEN: First seating beginsat 6:30 p.m., with additionalseatings at 7:30 p.m., 8:30p.m., 9:30 p.m.DETAILS: Chef Whiting’sNew Year’s Eve TastingMenu features favorites andone-night-only dishes. Thefirst seating will have threecourses, the additional seat-ings will have four. Live musicwill be filling the restaurantfrom 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., anda glass of champagne willbe provided for a midnighttoast.PRICE: $65 per person forthree courses; $85 per per-son for fourMORE INFO: 534-2155

Zeus Grill and SeafoodWHERE: 725 Johnnie DoddsBlvd., Mount Pleasant

WHEN: 4 p.m.DETAILS: This four-coursemeal includes a glass of cham-pagne, wine or a mixed drink.PRICE: $20.12MORE INFO: Call 388-9992.

For those withmusic in mind

Jazz and BluesNew Year’s EveWHERE: Bowen’s Island Res-taurant and dock, 1870 Bow-en’s Island Road, CharlestonWHEN: 8 p.m.; dinner andoysters served until 9:30p.m.DETAILS: A night of enter-tainment that includes thelikes of Smoky Weiner andthe Hot Links, the H.U.E. jazzensemble, Bill Aycock, Johnand Anne Oden, Gino Castil-lo, Duda Lucena, John Picard.PRICE: $15 per person; cashbarMORE INFO: Call Andy at300-5411.

Rockin’ Blue Year’s EveWHERE: Southern SeasonsGrill, 214 N. Cedar St., Sum-mervilleWHEN: 5 p.m.-2 a.m.DETAILS: The Cotton BlueBand will take the stage at 8p.m. A munchie buffet willbe offered until 11 p.m. Doorprizes will be given away anda champagne toast will hap-pen at midnight.PRICE: No cover chargeMORE INFO: Call 771-4801or www.southernseasons-grill.com.

DiamondbackWHERE: Moonshine Saloon,

216 Myers Road, Summer-ville.WHEN: 9:30 p.m.DETAILS: The band Dia-mondback will perform.PRICE: Regular menu pricesMORE INFO: Go tomoonshinesaloon.com.

Lewis, Gregoryand WiltroutWHERE: Mercato, 102 N.Market St., CharlestonWHEN: 5:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.DETAILS: The evening kicksoff with solo keyboardistGerald Gregory. He’ll laterbe joined by saxophonistRobert Lewis and drummerRon Wiltrout to cover a spec-trum of various acousticalmelodies, including severaloriginal works. A five-coursedinner will be served.PRICE: $75MORE INFO: Call 722-6393or go to www.mercatocharleston.com.

The MovementWHERE: The Music Farm, 32Ann St., CharlestonWHEN: Doors open at 8 p.m.DETAILS: The Movement willbe releasing its album “OneMore Night.” Long Milesand Three Legged Fox willprovide additional entertain-ment.PRICE: $15 in advance; $20 atthe doorMORE INFO: Go to www.musicfarm.com.

The Piedmont BoysWHERE: The Windjammer,1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle ofPalmsWHEN: Doors open at 8 p.m.DETAILS: The PiedmontBoys will play, along withGuilt Ridden Troubador.PRICE: $12 in advance; $15the day of the showMORE INFO: Call 886-8596or go to www.the-windjammer.com.

Sol Driven TrainWHERE: The Pour House,1977 Maybank Highway,CharlestonWHEN: Doors open at 9p.m.DETAILS: Sol Driven Train

will perform, along withJames Justin and Co.PRICE: $15MORE INFO: Call 571-4343or go to www.charleston-pourhouse.com.

Steve Carrolland the BogratsWHERE: Tommy Condon’sIrish Pub, 160 Church St.,CharlestonWHEN: Band goes on at 9p.m.DETAILS: The group will per-form Irish sing-alongs andpub songs.PRICE: Regular menu pricingMORE INFO: Go to www.tommycondons.com.

For those whocan’t celebrateon Saturday, orthose who wantto do it morethan onceNaughty New YearWHERE: Music Farm, 32 AnnSt., CharlestonWHEN: 8 p.m. Jan. 7DETAILS: The Dance FXStrip Aerobics PerformanceEnsemble, aka The ModernDay Pin-Ups, make its debutat the Music Farm with aperformance that includesspecial musical guests as wellas Dance FX performancecompanies Slowjamz and theCharleston Dance Project.PRICE: $10-$25MORE INFO: Call 637-4722 orwww.dancefxcharleston.com.

Bartender’s BashWHERE: Music Farm, 32 AnnSt., CharlestonWHEN: 9:45 p.m.-2 a.m. Jan.10DETAILS: This event, de-signed specifically for theF&B industry, will include atop shelf bar, eight DJs, a din-ner buffet, an ice luge, partyfavors and a $2,012 midnightballoon drop.PRICE: $60MORE INFO: Go to www.musicfarm.com.


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Local musician SmokyWeiner will be among theperformers at BowensIsland Restaurant anddock


BY STRATTON LAWRENCESpecial to The Post and Courier

J udging by our warm, mild weatherthis December, we Charlestonianshave little to complain about when it

comes to the cold.Take Seward, Alaska, for example. That

town’s annual Polar Bear Jump findsparticipants diving into frigid Resurrec-tion Bay with air temperatures often wellbelow freezing.

In the Lowcountry, the Atlantic is usu-ally hovering around 50 degrees on NewYear’s Day, when thousands of revelersstretch the previous night’s festivities intothe following morning with a frenziedtear into the surf.

“Ice swimming” has therapeutic rootsdating back centuries, stemming fromthe invigorating jolt that comes with theshock of near-freezing water on the body.

Alternatively, it’s one heck of a hangovercure.

Charleston’s marquee event, the Dun-

leavy’s Pub Polar Bear Plunge on Sulli-van’s Island, doubles as a benefit for theSpecial Olympics. Thanks in part to theadvent of online giving websites, dona-tions have grown exponentially in recentyears.

“We far exceeded our goal last year, rais-ing over $47,000,” said Dunleavy’s Pubco-owner Jamie Maher, adding that thetarget this year is $50,000.

He attributes last year’s turnout ofnearly 6,000 people (half of whom tookthe plunge) to the temperature hitting anunseasonal 70 degrees.

The 2012 plunge (and the 18th annual)also is notable for marking the first day ofDunleavy’s 20th year in business.

“The first actual swim was 18 yearsago,” Maher explains. “It was just a lark.(Co-owner Bill Dunleavy) and a coupleof guys basically dared each other to seewho would jump in the ocean.)”

At the plunge, the Dunleavy clan iseasy to spot, donning white tuxedoswith green bow ties and cummerbunds.

(Maher said the rental company hasnever complained about damage fromsaltwater.)

Most participants wear some type ofcostume, from super heroes to beardedladies.

For charityMount Pleasant couple Jill Kwasny and

Russell Clarke first took the plunge in2009, raising $190.

Before moving to South Carolina, Kwas-ny volunteered at the Special Olympics inher home state of Wisconsin, becominginvolved because of a family friend withDown syndrome.

Three years ago, she was at Dunleavy’seating wings when she noticed a bannerfor the upcoming event. She and Clarkecommitted to the icy dip on the spot.

“We were going to end up doing it any-ways, so we might as well make it for agood cause,” Kwasny said.

Would-bepolar bears

start new yearwith a chilly dip

Takethe

Plunge

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Thousands of people, many in costume, turned out last Jan. 1 for the Polar Bear Plunge on Sullivan’s Island.

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An estimated 5,000 people come on often chilly days each year for Dunleavy’s Pub Polar Bear Plunge.

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At Folly Beach, it was a frigid, fun time.

For last year’s plunge, their third,the couple raised $1,210. At presstime, they were more than halfwayto a 2012 goal of $2,000, via onlinedonations at their www.firstgiving.com page.

“Eating wings leads to goodthings,” said Clarke, whose mask,cape and bikini costume landeda photograph of him in The Postand Courier’s pages after last year’sevent.

Of course, setting up a dona-tion page and acquiring sponsorsisn’t required to participate in theplunge. There’s no formal regis-tration or entry fee, and the bulkof the money raised comes inon-the-spot donations at the Spe-cial Olympics booth at the event.Dunleavy’s also accepts donationsfor the nonprofit throughoutJanuary.

Maher emphasizes that showingup early is key, since finding park-ing can require a hike to the beachor the pub.

“We’re in the water at 1 p.m.prompt,” he said, adding thatDunleavy’s opens at 10 a.m. forfolks wanting to get food, drinksor just gather and get in the mood.“You can’t show up at quarter-to-one and expect to get down there.”

Don’t bring dogs, Maher said,and be mindful of small children.All ages are welcome, but he sug-gests that families position them-selves on the side of the crowdrather than in front. Once theword to “Go!” is given, it’s a free-for-all heading into the water.

Folly’s plungeAcross a few bridges on Folly

Beach, what started as a smalleralternative six years ago has growninto its own full-fledged affair.

Last year, the Snapper Jack’sPolar Bear Plunge attracted morethan 2,000 participants and on-lookers, founder Mike Kiragessaid.

“We couldn’t even say the ‘three-two-one-go,’ ” he said about lastyear’s throng of plungers.

The Snapper Jack’s event histori-cally has been a benefit and fooddrive, but this year a corporatesponsor couldn’t be found to do-nate T-shirts and towels. Kirages

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Russell Clarke

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It’s like Mardi Gras on the beach at the annual Polar Bear Plunge.

John Rice of Mount Pleasant had a patriotic attitudeabout the plunge.

explains that the 2012plunge won’t require reg-istration and isn’t tied intoany charity.

“This event is more of asoul cleansing than a mon-eymaker,” he explains. “I’minterested in having fun— no stress.”

Snapper Jack’s will have$4 bowls of Hoppin’ Johnand $3 Yuengling tall boysto help celebrate, with thebar opening at 10 a.m.

Because of the 2 p.m. hightide this year, the plungewill occur at noon.

It’d be tough, but it’s notunthinkable for a dedicateddiver to make the plungeon Folly, then high tail itto Sullivan’s just in time todive in again.

Alternatively (especiallyif you’ve got a handful ofsponsors backing yourchilly venture), just makemultiple dives at one or theother.

“We always do the doubledip,” laughs repeat plungerKwasny. “We go in and gounder, run about halfwayup the beach, and then runback in once more for goodluck.”

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Wonder Woman Rachel Kohl dashes past otherrevelers.


TodayAnn Caldwellwith LooseFittWHAT: Classics performed by the lo-cal legend of jazz and blues vocals.WHEN: 6-10 p.m.WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St.PRICE: Free

Live Music at Juanita’sWHAT: Live music at Juanita’s inMount Pleasant by Graham Whorleyevery Thursday from 6-9 p.m.WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 29, Jan. 5, 12,19, 26WHERE: Juanita Greenberg’s, 410 W.Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant

Keith BruceWHAT: An acoustic singer/guitarist.WHEN: 6-9 p.m.WHERE: Oscar’s Restaurant, 207 W.5th North St., SummervilleMORE INFO: 871-3800 or http://oscarsofsummerville.com

Larry Ford and Co.WHAT: Piano and saxophone.WHEN: 6:30-10:30 p.m.WHERE: Halls Chophouse, 434King St.

Elise TestoneWHAT: A rock/R&B/soul/funk/jazzsinger and musician.WHEN: 7 p.m.WHERE: Fish, 442 King St.PRICE: Free

Abe WhiteWHAT: A jazz saxophonist.WHEN: 7-10 p.m.WHERE: Toast Restaurant, 155Meeting St.

Lee Barbour andVikki MatsisWHAT: Join Lee Barbour and VikkiMatsis for an evening of vocal har-monies, guitar pedal loops andimprovisation.WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 29, Jan. 5WHERE: Fish, 442 King St.PRICE: FreeMORE INFO: 722-3474 orhttp://fishrestaurantcharleston.com

Line Dancing LessonsWHAT: Learn a new move or showoff your skills.WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 29WHERE: Moonshine Saloon, 216Myers Road, SummervillePRICE: $4MORE INFO: 843-871-3340 orhttp://moonshinesaloon.com

Quentin BaxterEnsembleWHAT: A jazz ensemble led by per-cussionist/composer/arranger/pro-

ducer Quentin Baxter.WHEN: 8 p.m.WHERE: Charleston Grill, 224 KingSt.PRICE: Free

Steve Carroll andThe BogratsWHAT: Irish sing-alongs and pubsongs.WHEN: 8:30 p.m.WHERE: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub,160 Church St.PRICE: Free

PlaneJaneWHAT: Five vocalists and threemulti-instrumentalists play funktunes from different eras.WHEN: 10:30 p.m.WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 644 Cole-man Blvd., Mount PleasantPRICE: Free

Friday

David PattersonEnsembleWHAT: Solo keyboard 6-8 p.m.,followed by acoustic jazz by localdrummer David Patterson andcompany.WHEN: 6 p.m.-midnightWHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St.PRICE: Free

Bill HowlandWHAT: A jazz pianist based inCharleston.WHEN: 6-9 p.m.WHERE: Swamp Fox Restaurant &Bar, 386 King St.PRICE: Free

Anthony OwensWHAT: Rock/beach/pop.WHEN: 6:30-10:30 p.m.WHERE: Halls Chophouse, 434King St.

Tristina MillerWHAT: Singing alto Tristina Millertraveled extensively with a femalequartet called the Soundwaves.Her inspiration comes from artistssuch as Colbie Callait, The BandPerry, Jewel, Ellie Goulding andAdele. Her music comes from lifeexperience and all that it has taughther.WHEN: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 30WHERE: Single Smile Cafe, N. MainSt., SummervillePRICE: Free

PlaneJaneWHAT: Five vocalists and threemulti-instrumentalists play funktunes from different eras.WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 7618 Riv-ers Ave.

Brad SurovecWHAT: Great food and music.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 30WHERE: Med Bistro, 90 Folly Road,West Ashley

James Slater TrioWHAT: A jazz band based inCharleston.WHEN: 7-11 p.m.WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East BaySt.PRICE: Free

Hot Jazz Musicand DancingWHAT: Instructor Stephen Duaneteaches an intermediate and begin-ner swing dance lesson, followed bya dance party.WHEN: Intermediate lesson, 7:15p.m.; beginner lesson, 8 p.m.; danceparty, 8:45 p.m.WHERE: Spirit Moves Studio, 445Savannah Hwy.PRICE: $10MORE INFO: 557-7690 or http://roaringtwentieshotjazzdanceclub.com

Steve Carroll andThe BogratsWHAT: Irish sing-alongs and pubsongs.WHEN: 9 p.m.WHERE: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub,160 Church St.PRICE: Free

Never Tha LessWHAT: Never Tha Less playing Fri-day night and Saturday night (NewYear’s Eve). New Year’s Eve, covercharge of $50, includes champagneat midnight, party favors and break-fast after midnight.WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 30 and 31WHERE: The Strike Zone at Dorches-ter Lanes, 10015 Dorchester Road.

SaturdayLewis, Wiltroutand GregoryWHAT: Keyboardist Gerald Gregory,saxophonist Robert Lewis anddrummer Ron Wiltrout performacoustic covers and originals.WHEN: 6 p.m.-midnightWHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St.PRICE: Free

Frank DuvallWHAT: An acoustic jazz trio thatplays covers and originals.WHEN: 7-11 p.m.WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East BaySt.PRICE: Free

Red’s New Year’sEve BashWHAT: Reds Ice House on ShemCreek will be having its famousall-inclusive New Year’s Eve Bash to

ring in 2012. This year, Red’s is takingover the Lighthouse next doorfor a night full of live music andpartying. Dave Landeo, HomemadeWine and The Secrets will be playingall night long, and admissiongets you house liquor, domesticbeer, wine, party favors and a buf-fet from four bars throughout thebuildings.WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 31WHERE: Red’s Ice House, 98 ChurchSt., Mount PleasantPRICE: $80, all inclusiveMORE INFO: 388-0003 or http://redsicehouse.com

Jazz and BluesNew Year’s EveWHAT: Featuring Smoky Weinerand the Hot Links and the H.U.E.jazz ensemble, Bill Aycock, John andAnne Oden, Gino Castillo, Duda Lu-cena, John Picard and more.WHEN: 8 p.m.WHERE: Bowen’s Island Restaurant,1868 Bowen’s Island Road.PRICE: $15

Cotton BlueWHAT: New Year’s Eve Party.WHEN: 8 p.m. Dec. 31WHERE: Southern Seasons Grill, 214N. Cedar St., Summerville

Tommy Ford BandWHAT: Tribute band, including newmember Bobbie Storm.WHEN: 8 p.m.-midnightWHERE: VFW post 3142, 3555Dorchester Road.PRICE: $5

New Year’s EveSpanish MasqueradeWHAT: Good Ol Boy Productionspresents Noche Vieha: New Year’sEve Spanish Masquerade at Barsa.Live music with Whiskey Diablo.Burlesque by Carnivalesque. Photobooth by Babe Rouge. Champagnetoast at midnight. Sponsored byCathead Vodka.WHEN: 9 p.m. Dec. 31WHERE: Barsa Tapas, Lounge, 58Line St.PRICE: $20 Advance, $25 day ofMORE INFO: 577-5393 or http://barsatapas.com

DiamondbackWHAT: Celebrate New Year’s in stylewith Moonshine Saloon and Dia-mondback.WHEN: 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31WHERE: Moonshine Saloon, 216Myers Road, Summerville

NYE PartyWHAT: A night of fun and music onNew Year’s Eve. Karaoke and OpenMike. $10 for champagne and shotsand midnight.WHEN: 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Dec. 31WHERE: Chucktown Tavern, 159

Market St.PRICE: $10MORE INFO: 637-3681 or http://chucktowntavern.com/

Jeff Liberty BandNew Year’s Eve PartyWHAT: Jeff Liberty brings in thenew year at Morgan Creek Grill.Rock, blues and everything in be-tween.WHEN: 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31WHERE: Morgan Creek Grill, 80 41stAve., Isle of Palms

Sunday

Dori ChitayatWHAT: A Spanish and Flamencoguitarist.WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.WHERE: Atlanticville Restaurant,2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s IslandPRICE: Free

New South JazzmenWHAT: A traditional jazz bandthat plays a variety of oldstandards.WHEN: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East BaySt.PRICE: Free

Jordan GravelWHAT: Classics performed by a solojazz keyboardist.WHEN: 6-9 p.m.WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. MarketSt.PRICE: Free

Bob Williams DuoWHAT: This father/son duoperforms classical, swing Jazz, clas-sic rock and modern arrangements.WHEN: 7 p.m.WHERE: Charleston Grill, 224 KingSt.PRICE: Free

Jefferson CokerWHAT: Coker’s music is a mix ofblues, country, funk, Americanaand jazz.WHEN: 8 p.m.WHERE: Thirsty Turtle II, 1158 Col-lege Park Road, Summerville

Fried Rainbow TroutWHAT: Irish acoustic and folk music.WHEN: 8:30 p.m.WHERE: Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub,160 Church St.PRICE: Free

PlaneJaneWHAT: Five vocalists and threemulti-instrumentalists play funktunes from different eras.WHEN: 10:30 p.m.WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N.Market St.PRICE: Free

MondayMargaret Colemanand Wayne DawesWHAT: Acoustic/folk/jazz music.WHEN: 6-10 p.m.WHERE: High Cotton, 199 E. Bay St.PRICE: Free

Leah Suarez TrioWHAT: This local vocalistperforms jazz standards andLatin/Bossa Nova-influenced origi-nals.WHEN: 6-10 p.m.WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St.PRICE: Free

Quentin BaxterEnsembleWHEN: 7 p.m.WHERE: Charleston Grill, 224 KingSt.PRICE: Free

RotieWHAT: An acoustic/pop/rock musi-cian and singer who does coversand originals.WHEN: 7-10 p.m.WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N.Market St.PRICE: Free

David LandeoWHAT: Acoustic/electric rockWHEN: 7 p.m.WHERE: Red’s Ice House, 98 ChurchSt.PRICE: Free

TuesdayJames Slater TrioWHAT: A jazz band based inCharleston.WHEN: 6-10 p.m.WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East BaySt.PRICE: Free

Frank Duvall TrioWHAT: Acoustic jazz standards andoriginals.WHEN: 6-10 p.m.WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St.PRICE: Free

Open Mike NightWHAT: Every Tuesday is Open MikeNight. Bring your musical instru-ment and showcase your talent.Piano, amp, mike and speakersavailable.WHEN: 6-9 p.m.WHERE: Single Smile Cafe, N MainSt., SummervillePRICE: FreeMORE INFO: 875-7745

The deadline for Night Life items is Monday at 5p.m. the week before the event or concert takes place. Items should be faxedto the newsroom at 937-5579 or e-mailed to [email protected]. Items submitted after the deadline will not be printed.For more information, call 937-5582.

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Jim and Whitt AlgarWHAT: This duo covers a wide spec-trum of styles and genres, from Elvisto Eric Clapton to Johnny Cash.WHEN: 7-10 p.m.WHERE: Atlanticville Restaurant,2063 Middle St., Sullivan’s IslandPRICE: Free

Fire and Ice KaraokeWHAT: Wet Willie’s Karaoke withDJ Wild Bill every Tuesday night at9 p.m.WHEN: 9 p.m. TuesdaysWHERE: Wet Willies, 209 East Bay St.PRICE: Free

MORE INFO: 826-2193 or http://facebook.com/Fire-Ice-Karaoke

Wednesday

Ann Caldwell TrioWHAT: Jazz and blues singer AnnCaldwell joins a jazz trio featuringvibraphone, bass and drums.WHEN: 6-10 p.m.WHERE: High Cotton, 199 East BaySt.PRICE: Free

The Pulse TrioWHAT: Acoustic jazz standards andpopular tunes.

WHEN: 6-10 p.m.WHERE: Mercato, 102 N. Market St.PRICE: Free

Dave LandeoWHEN: 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.WHERE: Red’s Ice House, 1882 An-dell Bluff Blvd.PRICE: Free

Keith BruceWHAT: An acoustic singer/guitarist.WHEN: 6:30-9:30 p.m.WHERE: Iacofano’s Italian Bar & Grill,626 Coleman Blvd., Mount PleasantPRICE: Free

Jordan IgoeWHAT: With Aaron Firetag and Jes-

sica Daisi. Acoustic/folk/rock.WHERE: Juanita Greenberg’s, 439King St.

LowcountryBlues ClubWHAT: This weekly, rotating lineupof blues musicians showcases a vari-ety of styles and talent.WHEN: 7 p.m.WHERE: Fiery Ron’s Home TeamBBQ, 1205 Ashley River Road.PRICE: Free

Ted McKee & FriendsWHAT: Enjoy live music everyWednesday with Ted McKee &Friends.

WHEN: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 28, Jan. 4, 11,18, 25, Feb. 1WHERE: D.D. Peckers Wing Shack,1660 Savannah Highway.PRICE: Free

Hump Day BluesWHAT: Every Wednesday, live bluesmusic will be hosted by Shrimp CitySlim. Each week different blues mu-sicians will play live.WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 28, Jan. 4, 11,18, 25WHERE: Southern Seasons Grill, 214N. Cedar St., SummervillePRICE: FreeMORE INFO: 771-4801 or http://southernseasonsgrill.com

New South JazzmenWHAT: A traditional jazz band thatplays a variety of standards.WHEN: 8 p.m.WHERE: Osteria La Bottiglia, 420King St.

Larry David ProjectWHAT: Hits from ‘60s through‘90s.WHERE: Wild Wing Cafe, 36 N.Market St.PRICE: Free

To post your events online, goto http://events.postandcourier.com.

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Matzah BallThe tag line of the Young Adult Division of the Charles-

ton Jewish Federation event was: “If you don’t have a tree,you don’t have an excuse.” The group hosted it’s fifth an-nual Christmas Eve party at Molly Darcy’s Irish Pub.

Sarah Roshfeld and Greg Barabel

Lauren Rovick (left) and Jana Yampolsky

Jeff McElray (from left), Kyli Sullivan, Phillip Lucier and Joseph Beker

Rachael Beloff (from left), Natanya Miller and AlexRosen

PHOTOS BY MARIE RODRIGUEZ


Moregames atpostandcourier.com/games.

By BOBBYWOLFF In today’s deal from the CapGemini tournament of a decadeago, both sides have fair play forslam, but 11 tricks are the limiton perfect defense.

At one table, Marinesa Letizia,on lead against six hearts dou-bled, underled the diamond ace.Lisa Berkowitz got the message,returning a high club for herpartner to ruff. That was all thedefensegot—theirresultofplus-100 came out pretty close to paron the board. However it was alittle unlucky for Letizia — hadpartner not turned up with thatclub honor, this play would havebeen necessary to beat the hand.It was even more unlucky in thatdeclarerwouldpossiblyhavegonedownevenmoreonaspadelead.(Unlessdeclarerplaysadiamond

himself at trick two, the defend-ers collect at least 300.)

Larry Cohen as declarer didmake this diamond play at tricktwoafterruffingthespadeopen-ingleadtoprotecthimselfagainstthefoulsplits,bringinghomefivehearts doubled at another table.

By contrast, Paul Chemla andMichel Perron were sitting East-West, where they were luckyenough to run into a North whocould not or would not open hishand.Theygottobuythehandinfivespadesdoubledandreceivedthe lead of the club king.

Perron, West, ruffed and leda heart, won by North, who ledanother club. With one heartruff established, Perron playedsafe for 11 tricks and a gain of 12IMPs.

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ACE’S ON BRIDGE

TodayCity Gallery ExhibitWHAT: Melissa Walker presents ab-stract acrylic and collage paintingsincorporating nautical charts andsilhouettes in her exhibit “CourseCorrections.” John Humphries pres-ents “Drawn From Nothing,” fea-turing sculptural design drawingsbridging the gap between paintingand architectural form.WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 29, 30WHERE: North Charleston Perform-ing Arts Center, 5001 ColiseumDrivePRICE: Free admission and freeparkingMORE INFO: 740-5854 or http://bit.ly/culturalarts

Women in ArtWHAT: Beginning with HenriettaJohnston, the first female profes-sional artist in America, and con-tinuing to the present, “BreakingDown Barriers” examines the chal-lenges faced by women artists overthe past 300 years. Drawn from themuseum’s permanent collection,the exhibition highlights a numberof extraordinary women working ina variety of media and artistic styles.WHEN: On view through Jan. 8WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135Meeting St.PRICE: Museum admission is $9 foradults; $7 for seniors, students andmilitary; $5 for children 6-12; free formembers and children under 6MORE INFO: 722-2706 or www.gibbesmuseum.org/explore

Masters of photographyWHAT: This exhibition features20th-century masters of photog-raphy selected from the Gibbespermanent collection and local pri-

vate collections, including works byAlfred Stieglitz, Margaret Bourke-White, Dorothea Lang, Alfred Eisen-staedt and more.WHEN: On view through Jan. 8WHERE: Gibbes Museum of Art, 135Meeting St.PRICE: Museum admission is $9 forAdults; $7 for seniors, students andmilitary; $5 for children 6-12. Freefor members and children under 6.MORE INFO: 722-2706 or www.gibbesmuseum.org/explore

Festival of LightsWHAT: Light up your holidays withmore than 2 million gleaming lights.WHEN: Opens at 5:30 p.m. throughJan. 1WHERE: James Island County Park,871 Riverland DrivePRICE: $12MORE INFO: 795-4386 or http://www.ccprc.com

FridaySound of CharlestonWHAT: Experience music of Charles-ton’s past, from gospel to Gershwin,Civil War and light classics.WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 30WHERE: Circular CongregationalChurch, 150 Meeting St.PRICE: Adults $28, seniors $25,students $16, children 12 and underfreeMORE INFO: 270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com

SundayChili and CornbreadWHAT: Chili and cornbread tastingwill be followed by the official judg-ing in the cook-off. Admission in-cludes one raffle ticket and tastingsof chili and cornbread from all of the

competitors. All proceeds will ben-efit Jaycee Camp Hope, a residentialsummer camp for kids and adultswith mental disabilities.WHEN: 2-5 p.m. Jan. 1WHERE: Local Market+Coffee Bar,1331 Ashley River RoadPRICE: $5; registration is $20 for allcompetitors.MORE INFO: Email Molly McMullenat [email protected].

Tuesday

Lori Starnes IsomWHAT: The city of North Charles-ton’s 2011-12 artist in residence, LoriStarnes Isom, will present realistportraits in various mediums in herexhibit “Personal Possessions: Por-traits of Me, My Family and My Dog.”The public is invited to attend a freereception hosted by the artist 5-7p.m. Jan. 5.WHEN: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Jan. 3-31WHERE: North Charleston CityGallery (within Charleston AreaConvention Center), 5001 ColiseumDrivePRICE: Free admission and freeparkingMORE INFO: 740-5854 or http://bit.ly/culturalarts

Saturday, Jan. 7

CSOWHAT: The CSO presents “TimeMachine: Mozart in Prague,” fea-turing María Antunez and MartinNusspaumer.WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7WHERE: Dock Street Theatre, 135Church St.PRICE: $25; students $10MORE INFO: 723-7528 or www.charlestonsymphony.com

Sunday, Jan. 8Rafter’s Final TrotWHAT: Walk your dog throughMagnolia Plantation and Gardensand help raise money for caninecancer research.WHEN: 11 a.m. Jan. 8WHERE: Magnolia Plantation andGardens, 3550 Ashley River RoadPRICE: $30MORE INFO: 971-5865 or www.k9careunit.org

To post your event online, goto events.postandcourier.com.

For more weekendevents, go online to www.charlestonscene.com.

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Members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (above) will be performing Jan. 7 with featured soprano MaríaAntunez and tenor Martin Nusspaumer.


CURTIS By Ray Billingsley

JUMP START By Robb Armstrong

DOONESBURY By Garry Trudeau

PEANUTS By Charles Schulz

GARFIELD By Jim Davis

SALLY FORTH By Francesco Marciuliano & Craig Macintosh

BLONDIE By Dean Young

DUSTIN By Steve Kelley & Jeff Parker

B.C. By Mastroianni & Hart

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BIZARRO By Dan Piraro

DENNIS THE MENACE By Hank Ketcham

MARMADUKE By Brad & Paul Anderson

ZIGGY By Tom Wilson

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ROSE IS ROSE By Pat Brady & Don Wimmer

MALLARD FILLMORE By Bruce Tinsley

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE By Lynn Johnston

NON SEQUITUR By Wiley Miller BEETLE BAILEY By Mort, Greg & Brian Walker

HI AND LOIS By Brian & Greg Walker & Chris Browne

PEARLS BEFORE SWINE By Stephan Pastis

JUDGE PARKER By Woody Wilson & Mike Manley

LUANN By Greg EvansMARY WORTH By Joe Giella & Karen Moy


THE WIZARD OF ID By Brant Parker

GRAND AVENUE By Steve Breen

ZITS By Jerry Scott & Jim Borgman

BABY BLUES By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman

GET FUZZY By Darby Conley

ANDY CAPP By Reg Smythe

DILBERT By Scott Adams

ARIES (March 21-April19): Don’t leave any-thing to chance. Doyour due diligenceto avoid ending upin a precarious position. Askquestions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Let every-one know what youare planning to do.If you are open now you willnot have to face oppositionlater.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Confesswhat your plans arefor the future. Thisis the perfect time of year tomake long-term decisionsthat can benefit you.

CANCER (June21-July 22): A littleeffort will go a longway if you fix up yourresidence or do things thatmake your family happy. Astrong, confident attitudewill win you respect.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):Changing locationwill be enlighten-ing. The ideas thatcome to mind andthe plans you formulate withsomeone you get a goodvibe from will be inspiring.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You canmake significantheadway regardingchanges you should make inthe near future.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lettingothers see where youare coming from willinvite honest opinions, aswell as attract the attentionof someone special.

SCORPIO (OCT.23-NOV. 21): Don’toverload your platewith responsibilities.Discuss personal plans withthe one you love and youwill be able to work toward acommon goal.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21): Don’t let your emo-tions get the betterof you. Think mattersthrough before youdecide to share yourthoughts.

CAPRICORN (DEC.22-JAN. 19): Yourhome is your castleand it must be pro-tected. Take time to protectyour assets.

AQUARIUS (JAN.20-FEB. 18): Makeplans to get out withsomeone you enjoyspending time with. Do whatyou can to add to your looksand your mental outlook.Love is in the stars.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): Emo-tions will also helpyou say what needsto be said in order to clearthe air. Communication isa must if you want to solveproblems.

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Up All Night: Par-ents. (HD)

News 2 at 11PM(N)

(:35) The Tonight Show with JayLeno Louis C.K. (R) (HD)

WCIV 8ABC News 4 @6 (N)

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Happy New Year, Charlie Brown!Charlie Brown’s book report.

Grey’s Anatomy: Heart-ShapedBox. Medical miracle. (HD)

Grey’s Anatomy: Dark was theNight. News about Zola. (HD)

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Rules: The BigPicture. (HD)

Person of Interest: Ghosts. TheMachine. (R) (HD)

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Helping humans.Carolina Stories: Backstage Pass.(R)

Southern Lens: Children of AllAges. Circus stories. (R)

Independent Lens: These Amaz-ing Shadows. (N) (HD)

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WLCN 230 Junk’d Carolina Cash Cab Cash Cab Randall Terry Wretched A New You for the New Year Starsky &: Fatal Charm. CBN News Box Office VideosWAZS 250 El milagro de los Santos Ventaneando América Cosas de la vida Al extremo (N) Extra normal Deporte caliente Noticiero (R)

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Family Feud (R) Family Feud (R) Bones: The Blackout in the Blizzard.Blackout issues. (R) (HD)

Bones: The Change in the Game.Bowler’s murder. (R) (HD)

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TMZ (N) 30 Rock: SubwayHero.

Raymond: A Jobfor Robert.

WMMP 13Family Peter lafemme. (HD)

Simpsons: LostVerizon.

Big Bang (HD) Big Bang (HD) Without a Trace: Chameleon.False identity. (HD)

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AMC 58(5:30) “The Quick and the Dead” (‘95, Western)aac (LeonardoDiCaprio) A shooting contest draws gunslingers. ab (HD)

“The Polar Express” (‘04)aac (Nona Gaye) A boy who doubt’sSanta existence is invited to take a train to the North Pole. (HD)

“The Polar Express” (‘04)aac (Nona Gaye) A boy who doubt’sSanta existence is invited to take a train to the North Pole. (HD)

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BET 18 106 & Park (N) “Exit Wounds” (‘01)aa Detective cleans up corrupt precinct. “Half Past Dead 2" (‘07)ac Prison riot begins chain of events. Wendy (R)BRAVO 63 Housewives (R) Housewives (R) Housewives Party tensions. Housewives (R) Housewives (R) Housewives: L.O.V.E. Duel. MatchmakerC2 2 Tammy Home Show Parade Parade In the News Savage Rpt Judge T. NewsMakers Tammy Mayor Riley Busted Shop Talk JewelryCOMEDY 53 Scrubs Sunny (HD) 30 Rock (HD) 30 Rock (HD) Futurama (R) Futurama (R) Futurama (R) Futurama (R) Futurama (R) Futurama (R) Daily (R) (HD) Colbert (HD) “Tommy Boy”CW 14 ‘Til Death Queens (HD) Seinfeld Seinfeld Vampire: Homecoming. (HD) The Secret Circle: Pilot. (HD) WCBD News ‘Til Death Queens (HD) South Prk South PrkDISC 27 Man, Woman (R) (HD) Survival: Slash and Burn. (HD) Survival: Road to Nowhere. Man, Woman: Bear’s Kitchen. Alaska: Before the Freeze. (N) Man, Woman: Bear’s Kitchen. Alaska (R)E! 45 E! Spec. (R) (HD) E! News (N) Soup (R) (HD) “Knocked Up” (‘07) (Seth Rogen) Pregnancy brings mismatches together. (HD) C. Lately (HD) E! News (R)FOOD 34 Chopped Sixteen winners. (R) Chopped Alligator meat. (R) Chopped Spiny seafood. (R) Chopped Thai condiment. (R) Chopped Sea creatures. (R) Cupcake TV show party. (R) Chopped (R)FX 23 How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met 2 1/2 Men 2 1/2 Men 2 1/2 Men 2 1/2 Men “The Incredible Hulk” (‘08)aaa The Hulk battles a new monster. ab (HD)GAC 147 CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock Brad Paisley. Top 50 Videos of 2011 (N) The Willis Clan: Pilot. (N) Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3D Tour moments. (R) Top 50 (R)GSN 179 Newlywed (R) Baggage (R) Deal or No Deal Lucky cases. Deal or No Deal Lucky cases. Deal or No Deal Lucky cases Deal or No Deal Coach. Deal or No Deal Coach. Lingo (R) (HD)HALL 47 “A Christmas Wish” A mother looks to make ends meet. (HD) “A Princess for Christmas” (‘11) (Katie McGrath) (HD) “Mistletoe Over Manhattan” (‘11, Drama) (Tricia Helfer) (HD) “Wonderful”HGTV 98 For Rent (HD) For Rent (R) Hunters (HD) Hunters (R) HGTV 2011 Hunters (R) Selling LA (N) Selling NY Hunters (R) Hunters (R) Hunters (R) Hunters (R) Selling LA (R)HISTORY 126 Real Deal (R) Real Deal (R) American: Invisible Pump. (R) American: Pandora’s Box. (R) Swamp: Beat the Clock. (HD) Big Shrimp (N) (HD) Top Gear (R) (HD) American (R)INSP 244 Dr. Quinn: Portraits. Wind at My Dance studio. Waltons: The Conflict, Part 1. Waltons: The Conflict, Part 2. Today! Meyer (R) Dr. Quinn: Sully’s Recovery. Big ValleyLIFE 29 “Dead at 17" (‘08) Single mom unravels a mystery. ab (HD) “Betrayed at 17" (‘11) Video shatters young woman’s life. (HD) “Obsessed” (‘09)ac Temp worker tries seducing employer. (HD) “Betrayed”MTV 35 ‘70s (HD) ‘70s (HD) Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Ridiculous Beavis (HD) Beavis (HD) Good Vibes Good Vibes Beavis (HD) Jersey (R)OWN 64 Oprah News and gossip. (HD) Rosie Show: Sister Wives. (R) Oprah (HD) “One Fine Day” (‘96)aac Single parents feud, then fall in love. af (HD) “One Fine Day” (‘96)aac (HD)SPIKE 44 (4:42) “A Bronx Tale” (‘93, Drama) (Robert De Niro) A man tries to bring up his son right. (HD) Impact Wrestling (N) (HD) UFC 141 Countdown Paid Prog.SYFY 57 (5:00) “100 Feet” (‘09) (HD) “Dark Water”acWoman moves into abnormal apartment. (HD) Three Inches: Pilot. A man develops special powers. (N) “House of Wax” (‘05)aa (Elisha Cuthbert) (HD)TBN 242 “Jesus of Nazareth” (Drama) (Robert Powell) Potter Touch Behind Joel Osteen Prince Houston “Jesus of Nazareth” (Drama) Israel’s lifestyle helps Jesus’ cause.TBS 12 Queens (HD) Queens (HD) Seinfeld Seinfeld Family (HD) Family (HD) Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Big Bang Conan Shaquille O’Neal. (HD) Office (HD)

TCM 55(5:45) “That’s Entertainment! III” (‘94, Entertainment)aac (JuneAllyson, Gene Kelly) Highlighted scenes from various films.

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(:15) “Love Crazy” (‘41, Comedy) (William Powell,Myrna Loy) A couple faces a crazy romance.

TLC 68 NY Ink: Think Again. (R) (HD) NY Ink Business stalls. (R) (HD) NY Ink: Last Man Standing. (R) NY Ink: Kings of NY. (N) (HD) Sisters: Combat Fishing. (HD) NY Ink: Kings of NY. (R) (HD) Sisters (HD)TNT 4 Bones Killers victims. (HD) Bones: The Graft in the Girl. A NBA Basketball: Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder z {| (HD) A NBA Basketball: New York vs Los Angeles z {| (HD)TRAVEL 52 The Layover: Hong Kong. (R) The Layover: Miami. (R) Bloopers (N) Bloopers (N) Bizarre Foods: Sardinia. (R) Bourdain: Kurdistan. (R) The Layover: Montreal. (R) Bizarre (R)TRUTV 72 Cops (HD) Cops (HD) Dumbest Fashion models. (R) Dumbest Racecar drivers. (R) Dumbest (N) Jokers (N) Jokers (R) Most Shock (R) Dumbest (R)UNI 50 Alma de (HD) Noticiero (HD) Cuando me enamoro (HD) Una familia con suerte (HD) La rosa de Guadalupe (HD) Primer (HD) Noticiero (HD) Hasta que elUSA 16 Burn Notice: Noble Causes. Burn Notice: Enemies Closer. Notice: Partners in Crime. (R) Burn Notice: Good Intentions. Burn Notice: Devil You Know. Burn Notice: Double Booked. Notice (HD)VH1 21 Love & Hip Hop: Reunion. (R) Love: Still Look Pretty. (R) (HD) Love: B——, I’m Fuego. (R) (HD) Love: A Toast to Kimbella. (R) Love & Hip Hop: Fizzy-chotic. Love: Emily’s ‘Fabolous’ Life. Love (R) (HD)WGN 71 30 Rock (HD) 30 Rock (HD) Funniest Home Videos (HD) How I Met How I Met How I Met How I Met WGN News at Nine (N) (HD) 30 Rock (HD) Scrubs Scrubs

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DISNEY 38Shake It Up!:Doctor It Up.

Good Luck Pre-tend parents.

Jessie: ZombieTea Party 5.

Good Luck: StoryTime. (R)

Shake It Up!:Auction It Up.

“Bolt” (‘08, Adventure)aaa (John Travolta) A dogundertakes a hazardous journey. af

Phineas: SkiddleyWhiffers.

Wizards Ma-chine’s fortunes.

Good Luck: StoryTime. (R)

Shake It Up!:Auction It Up.

Wizards: AlexDoes Good.

FAMILY 20‘70s: Grandma’sDead. (HD)

“Cheaper by the Dozen” (‘03)aaWith his wife doing a book tour, afather must handle a new job and his 12 kids. af (HD)

“Sweet Home Alabama” (‘02, Comedy)aa (Reese Witherspoon) A New York fashiondesigner tries to divorce her redneck Alabama husband. ab (HD)

The 700 Club (N) Whose Line Is ItAnyway?

NICK 26 iCarly (HD) iCarly (HD) Fairly (N) (HD) SpongeBob Wife (HD) Wife (HD) ‘70s (HD) ‘70s (HD) Lopez Lopez Friends (:32) Friends (:04) FriendsTVLAND 61 (:12) MASH Margaret engaged. (:52) MASH (:24) MASH (:56) Home (:28) Home Raymond Raymond Cleveland (R) The Exes (R) Queens (HD) Queens (HD) Queens (HD)

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(:45) First Look(R) (HD)

True Blood: She’s Not There. Sookieleaves home. (R) (HD)

True Blood: You Smell Like Dinner.Changes; past. (R) (HD)

True Blood: If You Love Me, WhyAm I Dyin’?. (R) (HD)

Boxing’s (HD) (:50) 24/7 (HD)

MAX 320“Phone Booth” A man is held hos-tage in a phone booth. (HD)

“MacGruber” (‘10, Comedy)aac (Will Forte) Sol-dier of fortune battles old foe. n ot (HD)

“Beatdown” (‘10, Action)aa (Susie Abromeit) Afighter takes refuge in a small town. (HD)

“Get Him to the Greek” (‘10, Comedy)aaa (Jonah Hill, RussellBrand) Rocker causes trouble for his caretaker. n ot (HD)

“Naughty Re-union” (HD)

SHOW 340“A Single Man”(‘09) (HD)

(:25) “Last Play at Shea” (‘10, Documentary) A lookat the history of Shea Stadium. (HD)

“Love, Wedding, Marriage” (‘11)ac (MandyMoore) A marriage counselor’s parents divorce.

“Ceremony” (‘11, Comedy)aaa (Uma Thurman)Man tries to win over another’s wife. n ot

Penn & Teller:Teen Sex.

Beach HeatFletch seducer.

“3 Backyards”(‘10)aa (HD)

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Military is no placefor serial job-hopperDEAR ABBY: I’m a

19-year-old woman,hardworking and

married to my best friend.Life is amazing!

So what’s my problem? Iburn out of jobs quickly.I’ll start a job and abso-lutely love it, but within sixmonths, the things that Ionce loved about the jobstart to drive me crazy.

Within a year, I hate myjob and put in my two-weeknotice. It’s not that I haveproblems finding jobs. I’mwell-groomed, speak welland enthusiastic.

I recently have consideredenlisting in the Air Force.(My husband is on ac-tive duty.) I am absolutelythrilled about it, but I’mafraid I’ll eventually starthating my job and it’s some-thing I’ll be stuck with.How do I overcome this?— WANTS TO ENLIST

DEAR WANTS TO EN-LIST: Reread your letter.Are you aware that you’retalking about work the waya schoolgirl talks aboutromance: blind, grand pas-sion until reality sets in,then on to the next one?

A job isn’t like that.While it can be reward-ing on many levels, whenthe novelty fades, it is stillwork. There are good daysand ones that are less so,co-workers who are a plea-sure and some who are achallenge. Sometimes it’sstimulating and sometimesit’s an effort.

Years ago there was aletter in this column thatread: “Dear Abby: I joinedthe Navy to see the world.I’ve seen it. Now how do Iget out?” I don’t want a let-ter like that from you.

Military life is rewarding,but it also can be demand-ing, frustrating and dan-gerous. It requires makinga commitment and stickingwith it even after the goinggets tough. With your shortattention span and lowtolerance for frustration,

I don’t recommend youtake any job that requires asigned contract guarantee-ing you won’t leave.

DEAR ABBY: My friendand I have a massage thera-pist, “Shelby,” whom we hireon a regular basis becauseshe does an excellent job.But it’s hard to get a com-pletely relaxing massagebecause she likes to talkthe whole time. What’s thenicest and most polite wayto inform Shelby that weprefer peace and quiet sowe can enjoy the massage?— RUBBED THE WRONGWAY IN COLORADO

DEAR RUBBED THEWRONG WAY: Shelbyis not your buddy; she’s aprofessional who has beenhired to perform a service.When you make your nextappointment and she startstalking, say, “Shelby, whenyou talk during the mas-sage, it makes it difficultfor me to relax.” If thatdoesn’t clearly, and politely,convey your message, thenyou need to find a massagetherapist who is less verbal.

Dear Abby is written by Ab-igail Van Buren, also knownas Jeanne Phillips, and wasfounded by her mother,Pauline Phillips. Write DearAbby at www.DearAbby.comor P.O. Box 69440, Los Ange-les, CA 90069. Abby sharesmore than 100 of her favor-ite recipes in two booklets:“Abby’s Favorite Recipes”and “More Favorite Recipesby Dear Abby.” Send a busi-ness-size, self-addressed en-velope, plus check or moneyorder for $12 (U.S. funds) to:Dear Abby: Cookbooklet Set,P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris,IL 61054-0447. (Postage isincluded in price.)

Michael picks up his third win and will con-tinue next week for a chance at a real streak. Inthe meantime, Head2Head is working on someNew Year’s resolutions and wishes everyone asafe (but happy) New Year.

1. Time gone by2. Janus, the Roman God3. Chinese4. 19075. Rosh Hashanah6. The Tournament of

Roses Parade7. It’s a leap year8. March 259. 194610. Babylon

QUESTIONS

1. What does “Auld LangSyne” mean?

2. What is the month ofJanuary named for?

3. Which calendar uses ani-mals to mark years?

4. The first New Year’s Eveball drop in Times Squarewas in what year?

5. What is the Jewish NewYear called?

6. What is the mostwatched parade on NewYear’s Day?

7. What is special about theyear 2012?

8. In 1751, the British Cal-endar Act established Jan. 1as the beginning of the year.What was it before?

9. The first baby boomerwas born one minute aftermidnight on Jan. 1. What wasthe year?

10. What ancient civiliza-tion was the first to celebrateNew Year’s as a holiday?

CORRECT ANSWERSCONCLUSION

CARRIE’S ANSWERS

1. Happy New Year.2. The French name?3. Like the year of the rabbit? That’s

Chinese.4. 19255. Mazel tov. Just kidding.6. Macy’s7. Leap year8. Six months earlier?9. 195010. Greek

Some new trivia for a new yearBY REBEKAH BRADFORDSpecial to The Post and Courier

I t’s hard to believe anotheryear has come and gone.

With 2012 right aroundthe corner, it makes us won-der what the new year willbring and hoping for thebest because 2011 was kindof crazy.

Current trivia champMichael Flynn is being chal-lenged by student CarrieBennett.

MICHAEL’S ANSWERS

1. I’ve never understood the lyrics, butI think it’s something about time pass-ing by.

2. One of the gods, I think.3. Chinese, but I couldn’t tell you what

2012 will be.4. 19405. Isn’t it Rosh Hashanah?6. Probably the Rose one.7. Pretty sure it’s a leap year.8. Haven’t got a clue.9. 194510. Not 100 percent on this, but I’m

going with Egypt.

DEAR ABBY

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