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TH E ENTERTAINMENT 2009 10.22-11.4 E N E C S HELP FOR K ATIE FREE SCENE THE puzzles Sudoku Crossword Carolina’s motto) 70. Gush 71. Harpy Across 1. Supply available for future use 5. Biology lab supply 9. Instant 13. Small buffalo of the Celebes 14. Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits 16. Gulf of ___ 17. Part of a nuclear arsenal, for short 18. 747, e.g. 19. Network of intersecting blood†vessels, nerves or lymph†vessels 20. Fertile soil 22. Metal plate bolted along sides of two rails 24. Contact, e.g. 26. Traditional Japanese gate 27. Utilized 30. Muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel 33. Emergency care given first Down 35. Compound radical, C6H13, used as a modifier for containing compounds 37. Ryan’s “Love Story” co-star 38. Compassion 41. Bind 42. Gillette product 45. Tending to give†in 48. Fits†out again 51. Acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time 52. Narrow gorge with a stream running†through it 54. Jets or Sharks, e.g. 55. 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WHY MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WHEN YOU WANT IT NOW!!?? www.wildsideny.com 2 THE SCENE MUSIC|7 The Time Travler’s Wife at Fredonia Opera House Astro Boy Never Takes Flight Movie & DVD Releases Kenny Rogers is Coming to Town CD Releases Jim Donovan Drumming Workshop The String Experience Live Music Spotlight CULTURE|9 CELEB NEWS|11 LITERATURE|13 CALENDAR|15 heatherfelton art director/graphic designer 716.484.8470 [email protected] Help for Katie Holiday Portrait Fund-Raiser Vacation Destinations Celebrity Gossip nickdean entertainment writer 716.487.1111 ext. 251 [email protected] 9 Dragons Review Mo Willems’ “Pigeon” Returns Events Calendar Business Card Section the express written permission of the publisher. MOVIES|5 coordination and arrangement thereof, is Copyright ©2007, The Post-Journal. All rights reserved. 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The Post-Journal reserves the right to refuse to contents 3 SCENE THE food & drink Chef’s Corner Pumpkin Black Bean Soup INGREDIENTS 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup butter 1 1/4 cups chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 cups beef broth 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1/2 pound cubed cooked ham 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar PREP TIME 15 Min N K I R D K E E W of the KIWIMARTINI DIRECTIONS 1. Pour 2 cans of the black beans into a food processor or blender, along with the can of tomatoes. Puree until smooth. Set aside. 2. Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until the onion is softened. Stir in the bean puree, remaining can of beans, beef broth, pumpkin puree, and sherry vinegar. Mix until well blended, then simmer for about 25 minutes, or until thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. Stir in the ham, and heat through before serving. R EADY IN 45 Min SERVES 9 INGREDIENTS: 3 oz vodka or citrus vodka 1/2 skinned kiwi 1/2 tsp sugar syrup kiwi slice for garnish DIRECTIONS Muddle the skinned kiwi with simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and vodka. Shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of kiwi. FACT in 700 years old? Kiwifruit history began Did you know that kiwifruit is more than re it was called “Yangtao.” The Yangtao the Yang-tse river valley in China, whe of the great Khans who cherished its was considered a delicacy by the court fruit r. The small, brown, fuzzy “Yangtao” delicious flavor and emerald-green colo ledge nd trees. Between 1800 and 1900 know grew wild on vines that wrapped arou sent were samples of the fruit and seeds of the fruit spread to other countries, and ght to the United States (1999 brou to England. In 1904 plant cuttings were g Guide, The Packer. 1999). Seeds were Produce Availability and Merchandisin rry” fruit was renamed the “Chinese Goosebe sent to New Zealand in 1906, and the e ines “Ch s rition, 1992). New Zealand’ (Wellness Encyclopedia of Food and Nut United States in 1962, where it was the to ped Gooseberry” variety was first ship it s national bird the “kiwi.” In the 1970s re-named Kiwifruit after New Zealand’ out ugh thro s rket rma for the first time in supe was grown in California and available e Chil from es com es orted to the United Stat the United States. Most kiwifruit imp year-round. and New Zealand. Kiwifruit is available t’s used as a natural meat tenderizer? Tha Did you know kiwifruit could also be rub and half in cut Just called Actinidin. because kiwifruit contains an enzyme ce h with a fork then spread it on the surfa mas and peel or t, kiwifruit over the mea n nidi Acti me enzy The er. minutes or long of the meat and let stand for 10 to 15 bined ucts. That’s why when kiwifruit is com prod y dair in ein prot also breaks down t cream, it’s best to serve and eat it righ with low fat ice cream, yogurt, or sour away. 4 SCENE THE movies FREDONIA OPERA HOUSE TO SCREEN “THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE” T The romantic drama, “The Time Traveler’s Wife,” is the next featured film in the Cinema Series at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. It will be screened on Sat., Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. andTues., Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. Based on the best-selling book by Audrey Niffenegger about a love that transcends time, “The Time Traveler’s Wife” stars Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, Ron Livingston and Arliss Howard. Clare (McAdams) has been in love with Henry (Bana) her entire life. She believes they are destined to be together, even though she never knows when they will be separated: Henry is a time traveler -cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes him to live his life on a shifting timeline, skipping back and forth through his lifespan with no control. Despite the fact that Henry’s travels force them apart with no warning, Clare desperately tries to build a life with her one true love. James Berardinelli, of ReelViews, calls the film “a solid retelling of the (novel), and well worth the price of admission for those who appreciate romantic fantasy.” Peter Howell, in the Toronto Star, calls it “an affecting allegory of love that persists even when the lover is gone.” Richard Corliss, of TIME magazine, notes “For viewers aching for a romantic drama that leaves them emotionally, honorably exhausted, this could prove a total immersion in star-crossed love.” Mick LaSalle, in the San Francisco Chronicle, says “It takes, as its subjects, the sadness and grandeur of life and the mystery of time, and it offers a full experience to those who find its wavelength.” Rated PG13 for thematic elements, brief disturbing images, nudity and sexuality, “The Time Traveler’s Wife” runs 108 minutes. Tickets for the Opera House Cinema Series are available at the door for $7 (adults), $6.50 (seniors & Opera House members) and $5 (students & children) the night of each showing. For more information, call the Opera House box office at 716-6791891. The Cinema Series continues with “The Informant” on Nov. 7 & 10; and “Capitalism: A Love Story” on Nov. 21 & 24. Chautauqua County’s only year-round performing arts center, the 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-supported not-for-profit organization located in Village Hall in downtown Fredonia. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.fredopera.org. DVD & NEW MOVIE RELEASES MOVIE OCTOBER 23 Saw VI Amelia Astro Boy Antichrist The Private Lives of Pippa Lee Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant OCTOBER 30 This Is It Gentlemen Broncos The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day The House of the Devil DVD OCTOBER 27 Orphan Whatever Works The Maiden Heist Nothing Like the Holidays National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (BR) NOVEMBER 3 The Taking of Pelham 123 I Love You, Beth Cooper Watchmen Food, Inc. Aliens in the Attic 5 THE SCENE movies ASTRO BOY NEVER TAKES FLIGHT T Based on the Japanese comic book from Osamu Tezuka that began in 1951 — and influenced the anime genre as we know it today — "Astro Boy" traces the origin of a young superhero. He began life as a regular kid named Toby, but after dying in a freak lab accident, his father brings him back to life Director David Bowers ("Flushed Away"), who co- as a robot containing Toby's personality, memories wrote the scr ipt with Timothy Hyde Har r is and Bob's Big Boy looks (as well as some tricky ("Kindergarten Cop," ''Space Jam"), gets some help gadgets and powers that are never explained). from a lively voice cast that includes Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Bill Nighy and Nathan Lane, and Once Dr. Tenma realizes — duh — that this eagerthe Art Deco look of the film's architecture has a to-please robot version of his child is nonetheless classic appeal. But it almost feels like there are too inferior and sends him away, Toby flees the floating, many movies competing simultaneously in what is gleaming Metro City and lands back on the nowessentially a pretty standard tale of good versus trashed Earth below, where he becomes known as Astro Boy. There, he meets other orphaned chilevil. dren who grubbily root around for spare robot The jokes aren't all that funny and the father-son parts to bring back to their Fagin-like father figure, relationship between Astro Boy (Highmore) and Hamegg (Lane). (The trash can that follows them brilliant scientist Dr. Tenma (a typically lethargic and around and looks like a pug is pretty darn cute, curiously cast Nicolas Cage) isn't all that moving. though.) There's a lot going on, but none of it ever really grabs you. (Along those same innocuous lines, the Astro wants to fit in with the others, namely the movie is sufficiently bright and colorful for kids of street-smart Cora (Bell), and forge some sort of normal life. But high among the clouds in Metro all ages without ever being too scary.) The animated "Astro Boy" is a shiny hodgepodge of "Pinocchio," ''WALL-E," ''Oliver Twist," ''Gladiator" and "Superman," with some obvious visual touches taken from "The Iron Giant." As its own entity, though, it's pretty forgettable. by Christy Lemire AP Movie Critic City, President Stone (Donald Sutherland) is after him for his Blue Core: a powerful crystalline nugget that Dr. Tenma implanted in his chest. You see, there's a Blue Core and a Red Core. The blue one provides a peaceful, benevolent strength, while the red one turns you into a ferocious killing machine. The Dick Cheney-like president wants to control them both for his ironically named "Peacekeeper," a burly device intended to dominate Earth: "I've got an election to win and I need my robot to be a fighter, not a lover," he says early on. Yeah, it's not a terribly subtle political metaphor. And so the obvious inevitably arrives: Astro Boy must return to his home to fight the ultimate fight and face his ultimate destiny. He also might run into his dad again.You never know. "Astro Boy," a Summit Enter tainment release, is rated PG for some action and peril, and brief mild language. Running time: 90 minutes. Two stars out of four. FALL INTO SAVINGS El Matador New Summer Hours 12 West Sun: 9am-8pm Fairmount Ave. Mon-Thurs: 11am-9pm Lakewood, NY Fri: 11am-10pm 14750 Sat: 11:30am-10pm 716.526.4200 BUY 1 DINNER ENTREE GET THE SECOND AT 1/2 PRICE (Must Present Coupon Before Ordering) 6 SCENE THE music KENNY ROGERS “CHRISTMAS & HIT TOUR” COMING TO JAMESTOWN T to the Arena over the next few years. Tag Rhodes of Elmira, New York is the operator of "Tags Tickets" concert promotions as well as owning a 6,000+ outdoor concert venue of his own in the Elmira area. Attending the conference was Tag's partner in the venture, General Manager, Michael J. Ferguson made Matt Hufnagel, also from Elmira. the announcement in the lobby of the Arena today while introducing a new concert pro- "This is a big step towards making Chaumoter that will be bringing several new acts tauqua County a destination for entertain"The Gambler" will make his way to the stage of the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena,Thursday, December 11th at 8:00 p.m. Kenny Rogers "Christmas and Hits Tour" will take to the stage just in time for the holidays. ment." said Ferguson. "The last time Kenny visited Chautauqua County was over eight years ago at Fredonia State University. I am pretty sure this is the first time he will be bringing his Christmas Show to Western New York. Chautauqua and others have opened the door for major entertainers to entertain the masses.This announcement will take the Arena to another level of entertainment. And those discretionary dollars will continue to have tremendous economic impact on our area." Tickets for the concert go on sale this Friday, October 15th at 10:00 a.m. at the Arena Box office, on line at www.jamestownarena.com or by calling 716-484-2624. JIM DONOVAN RETURNS TO JAMESTOWN FOR DRUMMING WORKSHOP A platinum band Rusted Root from 19902005. He was recently named "2008 Drum Circle Facilitator of the Year" by the readers of Drum! Magazine. for participants to use during the workshop. Additional details about the workshop can be found at Donovan's website www.JimDonovanDrums.com His workshop, "Rhythm Renewal 2 Intermediate Drumming Workshop", will feature participants learning rhythms, songs Jim Donovan is an award winning and concepts from Africa and Brazil. teacher, performer and was a founding Donovan provides a large selection of member and driving force of the multi- authentic African drums called djembes The event is open to anyone over the age of 17. Anyone wishing to register for this event are asked to call workshop organizer Blue Heron Industries at (716) 483-6147 to register by phone or they may register online at Award winning teacher and founding member of the band Rusted Root Jim Donovan returns to Jamestown to host an interactive drumming workshop on Friday November 13, 2009 at 7pm in the Reg Lenna Civic Center at 116 East Third Street in Jamestown, New York. CD RELEASES www.jimdonovandrums.com. Advance registration strongly suggested as space is limited. The workshop cost is $35 in advance or $45 the day of the event. All major credit cards are accepted. "Rhythm Renewal 2" is made possible by The Ar ts Council For Chautauqua County and The New York State Council On The Arts State And Local Partnership funding. OCTOBER 27 R.E.M. - Live at the Olympia Winger - Karma The Mother Hips - Pacific Dust Pink Martini - Splendor in the Grass Sting - If on a Winter’s Night Painkiller Hotel - Black Roses Squirrel Nut Zippers - Lost at Sea (Live) Carly Simon - Never Been Gone NOVEMBER 3 Vagina Panther - Vagina Panther Max Richter - Memoryhouse Holopaw - Oh, Glory. Oh, Winlderness Shwayze - Let it Beat Wale - Attention Deficit Kate Earl - Kate Earl The Swimmers - People are Soft 7 THE SCENE music THE STRING EXPERIENCE N Now in its fifth year, THE STRING EXPERIENCE is a seminar for high school violinists, violists, cellists and bassists that brings you in contact with Fredonia's string faculty. Previous year s have brought students from as far as Long Island, New Jersey and C o n n e c t i c u t . Yo u n g mu s i c i a n s w i l l b e given the chance to improve performance and practice techniques, interact with other string player s, and attend a recital with our distinguished faculty ar tists. Participants will wor k in small sessions with c o n s e r v a t o r y - t r a i n e d F r e d o n i a f a c u l t y, developing performance skills, working on issues of stage fr ight and the audition process, improving technical skills such as shifting, intonation, tone production, and more. The atmosphere is designed to be a fun, suppor tive learning environment for students. The registration fee is $20 and includes lunch on campus. Parents and teacher s are invited to attend at no charge. Students interested in performing for the master class must submit an audition CD b y O c t o b e r 1 5 . D e t a i l s a r e av a i l a b l e online at www.fredonia.edu/music/community/string. asp or by emailing Janet Sung, violin professor, [email protected] . reception. Pr ivate teacher s and high school music teachers are welcome to bring groups of students ... please contact Jennifer DarrellSterbak in the SUNY Fredonia School of Music at 673-3686 or email [email protected] T h i s ye a r ' s s p e c i a l g u e s t s w i l l b e a r e a . music educators Steve Thomas (Amherst For a complete list of upcoming events, C e n t r a l H i g h S c h o o l ) , D o u g S h a w visit www.fredonia.edu/music (Clarence High School), and Shana Stewar t (Penfield High School). They will join SUNY Fredonia faculty in a panel discussion on "Careers in Music & the Audition Process," exploring topics such as preparing for auditions, orchestr al and solo career s in music , teaching in the public school, teaching at the univer sity level, Baroque and Ear ly music oppor tunities, and more. Mr. Thomas, Mr. Shaw and Ms. Stewar t will also perfor m as soloists in Handel's Concer to Grosso, par t of the final concer t, and will join SUNY Fredonia string faculty in talking with par ticipants, parents and teachers at the post-concer t mojo’s thurs oct 29 otis jibilian mellotron LIVE MUSIC SPOTLIGHT 8 SCENE THE culture HELP FOR KATIE A by Sharon Turano Post-Journal Reporter Katie is enduring," he said, adding about $650 has been raised. A Lakewood family is asking for the community's help for a child who will undergo surgery to correct complications from Prader-Willi Syndrome. The family is still in need of funding to help with surgery and lodging costs so they can be near Katie during the time of her surgery and traction. Pr ader-Willi Syndrome is a r are genetic disorder in which seven genes are missing from a chromosome. It affects one in every 10,000 to 15,000 newborns and can cause mild retardation, a shor t stature , obesity and small hands and feet. The spinal curvature is a side-affect of Prader-Willi Syndrome, necessitating Katie and her family, who live in Homer, Alaska, to travel to Por tland, Ore ., where the surgery will occur on Oct. 27. Tracie Swanson knows more about the disease than that, however. "Without the help of Don's Car Wash and the local residents who are patrons of Don's, we wouldn't have been able to raise the money for the desperately needed surgery for Katie," said Sandy Swanson, the child's grandmother and Lakewood resident. "We are extremely grateful for the generosity of Don's and the local residents to help a child, who they may not even know," she said, adding, "words cannot express how moved we are." Her niece, Katie Swanson, 3-year-old daughter of Christopher Swanson, a Lakewood native, is "such a special child," Ms. Swanson said. She said the "happy-go-lucky" gir l will undergo spinal sur ger y to str aighten her spine. Not only is the surgery painful, but it will require about six weeks of traction afterward, causing her father to be away from work during that time. Don's Car Wash and Convenience Store has been raising money for the family by collecting spare change at its cash registers. Those wishing to donate to Katie's cause can stop by Don's Car Wash, 184 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood or send contributions to Fund for Katie, care of Don's Car Wash, attention Jay Bowen, 184 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 14750. "We at Don's Car Wash are honored to be able to help this needy child," said Jay Bowen, store manager. "No child should have to go through what Katie is the granddaughter of Douglas and Sandy Swanson and the greatgranddaughter of Mar y, all of Lakewood. "They don't want her to go it alone," Ms. Swanson said. Wanna Write for the TH E SCE NE ? We are looking for writers with a little spare time that enjoy writing about local entertainment. If this sounds like you send an email to [email protected] and include your contact information! FRAME & GLASS SHOPPE DAN GATES • custom picture framing • collectibles & art • Main Street Gallery 315 N. MAIN ST., JAMESTOWN 716.488.2511 9 SCENE THE culture HOLIDAY PORTRAIT FUNDRAISER SET FOR OPERA HOUSE T The holidays will be here before you know it … and it’s not too early to start planning for gifts and cards. The Fredonia Opera House has partnered with STPhotography, of Forestville, on a special fund-raiser for the Opera House. On Sat., Oct. 24, the two organizations will offer holiday photo portrait sessions onstage at the Opera House. $75 ($40 donated to Opera House) Opera House events www.fredopera.org. is available at • EXTENDED PACKAGE – includes photo session, two 5x7 portraits, one 8x10 portrait and 14 wallets … $100 ($40 donated to Opera House) • GREETING CARD PACKAGE – includes photo session and 24 multiple-image greeting cards “There are several beautiful settings available,” says w/envelopes and customized text … $160 ($40 Opera House Executive Director Rick Davis, “so donated to Opera House) you can have your child’s or pet’s photo – or your own photo – taken with Santa or simply in a holiday Additional portrait prints also are available for pursetting.” chase with a package. To make an appointment for a photo session, contact the Opera House at 716Four special portrait packages will be offered with a 679-0891. portion of the fee for each package to benefit the Opera House: STPhotography Portrait Studio is a full-time, fullservice studio located in Forestville. PPSNY-affiliat• BASIC PACKAGE – includes photo session and ed and with 10 years in business, the studio features two 5x7 portraits … $40 (entire fee donated to the award-winning photography of Suzette Tweedie. Opera House) The 1891 Fredonia Opera House is a member-sup• UPGRADED PACKAGE – includes photo ses- ported, not-for-profit organization located in Village sion, two 5x7 portraits and one 8x10 portrait … Hall in downtown Fredonia. A complete schedule of EVERYDAY LOW PRICES! LAKEWOOD CONVENIENCE STORE BRING YOUR CANS HERE AFTER YOUR TAILGATE PARTY! SAVE TIME! THE CAN REDEMPTION CENTER WE COUNT YOUR CANS & BOTTLES FOR YOU & PAY YOU 5¢ PER CAN! THE LOWEST EVERYDAY BEER PRICES IN THE TRI-STATE AREA! 69 12 69 *while supplies last $ $ 79 12 79 $ $ 79 13 79 $ $ ON OOUR UR 3300 PPACK ACK EVERYDAY LLOW OW PPRICES. RICES. 69 12 69 $ $ 19 18 19 $ $ 69 11 69 $ $ 19 18 19 $ $ 19 18 19 $ $ Due To NY State Tax And Brewery Increases, Beer Prices Will Be Rising Over $2.00 A 30 Pack. We Have Purchased TRUCK LOADS Of Beer To Keep Our Low Everyday Prices. Prices Good Thru The End Of October Or While Supplies Last. 19 18 19 $ $ 69 17 69 $ $ Find What You Need in our One-Stop Convenience Store 69 17 69 $ $ 24 PACK DON’S CAR WASH 184 E. Fairmount Ave., Lakewood, NY 716-763-0486 10 THE SCENE celeb news CELEBRITY GOSSIP Kanye West completely bailed on the BET Hip-Hop Awards according to E! News : “After stealing Taylor Swift’s thunder at the MTV Video Awards, the rapper bailed on the Fourth Annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, giving up his nine chances to stage yet another remix-worthy acceptance-speechcrashing moment.” Vacation Destinations Although in Kanye’s defense, I’m sure he was tired from flying to Norway to explain why he should’ve won the Nobel Prize for apologizing to Taylor Swift. “I’mma let Obama finish, but did you see me say ‘I’m sorry’ on my blog? I wrote it in ALL CAPS! Why won’t you let me be great?!” Absolute Ice Bar, Stockholm, Sweden The Absolut Ice Bar in Stockholm, Sweden gives new meaning to the phrase “on the rocks.” Drinks are served in fist-sized hollow ice cubes, and the barmaid plunks them down on a bar made of clear ice blocks. The walls and tables are also built with ice harvested from the Torne River on the border between Sweden and Finland, where the Ice Bar’s management has operated the widely publicized Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi since 1989. (The ice bar and its frozen furnishings are rebuilt every six months.) Stockholm’s Ice Bar, which opened in 2002, is probably the most celebrated alcoholic attraction in Sweden. It drew 70,000 visitors in its first year, has been featured on the BBC and CNN, and has been frequented by such celebrities as Pierce Brosnan and Sweden’s own Stellan Skarsgård. The bar’s success prompted Absolut, the Swedish vodka distiller, to buy naming rights in late 2003. The rechristened Absolut Ice Bar is said to be “the first establishment in Icehotel’s and Absolut’s new joint global franchising concept,” so who knows: An Ice Bar might be in your future even if you live in Freemantle or Phoenix. Hugh Hefner, what the heck? From InTouch “The American Pie star, who underwent a botched liposuction procedure in 2004, posed entirely nude for the popular magazine at a private residence on October 7 in Santa Monica, Calif. Although Tara, 33, was a bit nervous shooting, she seemed to ease into it as the day went on. “She was a bit insecure about her body when they first started,” says an insider. “She looked great and finally got into the groove.” Tara had said in the past that she would never pose for Playboy, saying, “I know there are problems with my stomach. There are bumps on it, it’s uneven, but it’s not that bad. My stomach scars are my battle wounds.” There’s no way there’s enough Photoshop in the world for this to even remotely resemble a good idea. The only thing less erotic would be pics of Pamela Anderson’s naked body while she’s getting a C-section. And just barely. 11 THE SCENE psa 12 SCENE THE literature “9 DRAGONS” REVEALS NEW SIDE OF BOSCH by Bruce DeSilva AP 9 "9 Dragons" (Little, Brown, 374 pages, $27.99), by Michael Connelly: The epigram on the matchbook says "Happy is the man who finds refuge in himself." loner — until now. In "9 Dragons," the 15th book in this remarkably fine series of crime novels, the child comes back into his life, giving him all the unfamiliar concerns — and vulnerabilities — of a family man. under stand Bosch's bone-deep hunger for fatherhood. They know that he never knew his own father. They know that he was raised in an orphanage after the state took him away from the prostitute who gave bir th to him. Harry Bosch has been carrying it for 12 years, since he picked it up during a robbery investiga- Longtime fans of the series will immediately So when Bosch's investigation of Li's murder tion at John Li's liquor store in entangles him with the Chinese TriSouth Los Angeles ("Angels ads, and the Triads become a threat Flight"). to his daughter, Bosch blames himself. And he rushes to Hong Kong to resNow, as Bosch stands over Li's cue her. body at the beginning of "9 Dragons," the matchbook is still in his Bosch mucks about in the vast, unfajacket pocket. The detective has miliar metropolis for a third of the neve r been any th in g c lo se t o book, its title the English translation happy, but he has found a measure of "Kowloon," a section of the city. of comfor t in the idea that his only refuge lies within. This is the fir st "fish-out-of-water" book in the series, the first time Con"All his life ," Michael Connelly nelly has allowed Bosch to venture writes, "Harr y Bosch believed he far from Los Angeles. had a mission. And to carr y out that mission he needed to be bulMore impor tant, it reveals a side of letproof. He needed to build himBosch we've never seen. self and his life so that he was invulnerable, so that nothing and Some enduring detective characters, no one could ever get to him." such as Rober t B. Parker's Spenser, have barely changed from book to Bosch had ventured out of his book. Other s, including Bosch and protective shell just once, marryJames Lee Burke's Dave Robicheaux, ing a for mer FBI agent named have evolved gradually, the evils they Eleanor Wish. But it didn't last battle endangering their sanity and long. Later, in "Lost Light," Bosch even their souls. learned the union had produced a daughter, but Eleanor kept the But with "9 Dragons," Connelly has child from him and the dangerous taken a chance by transfor ming a life he led, whisking her off to a char acter millions have come to new life in Hong Kong. know well. In doing so, he has made Harry Bosch more human and interSo Bosch remained a tor tured esting than ever. TH E E N E SC NEEDS YOU! Would you like to advertise? Do you want to be in the Artist’s Spotlight? Do you have an upcoming event? Then get a hold of us! Call 487-1111 13 THE SCENE literature MO WILLEMS’ “PIGEON” RETURNS IN SUNY FREDONIA FAMILY SERIES F Family-oriented fun is set to take center stage share the hotdog? When the Bus Driver wants at the State University at Fredonia when Mo Pigeon to go to bed, will you let him stay up Willems' Pigeon returns to Rockefeller Ar ts late? Center. "Pigeon Par ty!" is approximately one hour in The Kaleidoscope Family Series will present length. It will be staged by the Big Wooden "Pigeon Par ty!" on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in Horse Theatre Company of Great Britain, which specializes in creating high quality theater for Mar vel Theatre. younger audiences. The theater company strives The feathers flew when the Pigeon took the to both enter tain and inform young people Mar vel stage in 2007 for "Don't Let the Pigeon with its productions. Drive the Bus!" ─ now he's back and ready to throw a par ty kids and parents will never for- The play is based on the Pigeon books by Willems, a six-time Emmy Award winner for his get. writing on the children's classic "Sesame Squeezing all the fun of the first three Pigeon S t r e e t . " H e e a r n e d C a l d e c o t t Aw a r d s fo r books into one raucous production, this lively "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!"? and show for children ages four and up is full of fun, "Knuffle Bunny Too: a Case of Mistaken Identity." feathers, laughter and excitement. It features In addition to picture books, Willems created original music and lots of audience par ticipa- the "Elephant and Piggie" books, a series of " e a s y r e a d e r s , " w h i c h we r e aw a r d e d t h e tion. Theodor Seuss Geisel Medal in 2008 and 2009. The interactive production will get audience members involved in answering questions like: Tickets are available through the SUNY FredoShould the Pigeon driving the bus? Will he nia Ticket Office in the Williams Center, by phone at 673-3501 (1-866-441-4928) or online at www.fredonia.edu/tickets. The Kaleidoscope Family Series is par t of the Lake Shore Savings Season. The series sponsor is Star Media Group and the event sponsor is Pucci's Carpet One Furniture and Bedding. 14 SCENE THE calendar 4th Annual Harvest Dinner, First United Methodist THURS Church of Fredonia, Fredonia, 25 Church Street, Fredonia. Dinner and Fellowship. Cost is: $8 for Adults and $5 for children ages 10 and under. Call 716-679-1513 for more information. 22 Watson-Curtze Mansion. Dates of the tours are Friday's October 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Tours will be offered at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 per person. More information at: www.eriecountyhistory.org >>> Meet & Greet the Candidate - Marie Schrantz-Damico, Committee to elect Marie Schrantz-Damico, Dunkirk, Dunkirk Meet the Candidates, League of Women Exempts Club, Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY. Voters of Chautauqua County, Dunkirk, 6pm-10pm. Cost is: $10 donation. Call City Hall Courtroom. Starting at 6 p.m. in 716.366.1106 for more information. the lobby, the Board of Elections will demonstrate the new voting machine. >>> Attendance is free and open to all. Cost is: FREE. Call 716-679-7481 for more inforGerman Fest, St. John's SAT mation. United Church of Christ, Dunkirk, 733 Central Avenue. German Pork >>> and bratwurst dinner, dessert included. Child Redwater and The Frontline On The Rocks @ Club Paradise!, BIGJACK Productions, under ten, $5.00. Take-outs available. 3950 McKinley Pkwy. Thursday October Silent Auction for Great Theme Baskets. 22nd! Doors open at 7 PM, cover is only $5 Start Time: 4 PM to 7 PM (or until sold out) ($10 for under 21). For more information, Cost is: Adult Pre-Sale $8.00, $10.00 at please contact: [email protected] the door. Call 716-366-0710 for more infor(716)447-0867 Promoting local ROCK. mation. Cost is: $5. More information at: >>> http://www.bigjack.net >>> 24 >>> FRI 23 BUSINESS CARDS Horse-Drawn Mystery Tours, Erie County Historical Society, Erie PA, Erie Cemetery Tours, Erie County Historical Society, Erie PA, Erie Cemetery. The tours will be offered at 11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. SUN 25 on October 18th and 25th. Tickets are mation at: www.eriecountyhistory.org $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. More information at: >>> www.eriecountyhistory.org Halloween Family Night, SAT Adventure Landing, >>> 2400 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150. MON Holiday Faire, Lakewood The spooky fun runs from United Methodist 6pm to 9m. Cost is: $19.99. Church, Lakewood, 164 Shadyside Avenue. 9:00 Call 716-832-6248 for more information. am until 2:30 pm on Satur>>> day, October 24th Crafters, Luncheon from 11:00 - 1:30, Bake Sale Cost is: FREE. Development of a MeaningCall 716-763-9345 for more information. ful IEP, Parent Network, WED Jamestown, The Resource >>> Center, 92 Fairmount Ave., Jamestown, NY Haunted Battles, Erie 14701. Time: 6:00 p.m. FRI County Historical Socie8:00 p.m. Contact us by phone ty, The Battles Museum at (716) 332-4170 or toll-free at (866) 277of Rural life, located at 4762. To register online: 436 Walnut Street, Girard www.parentnetworkwny.org/Home/Worksho PA. 7-9 p.m Te C.E.B. Museum and share stories of the ghosts who ps/WorkshopRegistration Cost is: FREE. commune there. Cost is: $4 per adult, $3 Call 866-277-4762 for more information. for seniors and $2 for children. More information at: www.eriecountyhistory.org. 31 26 4 30 >>> Horse-Drawn Mystery Tours, Erie County Historical Society, Erie PA, Watson-Curtze Mansion. Dates of the tours are Friday's October 16th, 23rd, and 30th. Tours will be offered at 6:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 per person. 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