Charleston Gazette

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The Gazz Calendar: ; Feb. 9-15

gazz Don't have any romantic plans yet for the big Day o' Love? Then, check out these local activities planned for this weekend and Valentine's Day itself.

Film Clips

* "CAPOTE": HHH Marquee Cinemas. "In Cold Blood," author Truman Capote's most famous work, was an exploitation true-crime story, done at a very high level. And now Capote himself is being exploited for high art - he would have loved it. The film is a devastating portrait of genius and narcissism, chronicling Capote's four years of research for the book. * "SOMETHING NEW": HHH MC, Park Place Stadium Cinemas. There's a Harlequin feel to this romantic flick, but it's a good Harlequin. An African...

In Short

Irish Rovers postponed Charleston Community Music Association's Irish Rovers concert scheduled for 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at Charleston's Municipal Auditorium has been postponed to 7:30 p.m. March 2. Organizers cited "difficulty in traveling."

Barely There: ; Local Gallery Opens with Nude Art Show by and of Locals

IF YOU GO The Nude Art Exhibition Fundraiser opens Friday with a wine-and-cheese reception from 6 to 8 p.m. at 1600 1/2 Washington St. E., above the Bluegrass Kitchen. A Gallery Walk reception will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Other times: Monday and Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.; or by appointment. No admission, but tips are appreciated. Part of the proceeds go to Artspace. Call 346-2871. Area artists with work in the exhibit so far include: Rob Cleland, P...

Torm Between Two Lovers: ; This Triangle has a Twist

IF YOU GO The Contemporary Youth Arts Company presents Dancing with Grace at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Capitol Center Theater, 123 Summers St. Admission is $9.50 for adults, $5.50 for students and seniors. The show continues Feb. 16-18 and Feb. 23-25. Call 342- 5716 or e-mail cyac2001@juno.com. rustymarks@wvgazette.com

Music: ; the Secrets to Saving Jane

IF YOU GO This Sundays "Mountain Stage" in the Cultural Center at the state Capitol Complex begins at 6 p.m. and features Saving Jane, SouLive, The Bad Plus, Susan Cowsill and the Wood Brothers. Tickets, $10.50 in advance through www.mountainstage.org, Taylor Books at 226 Capitol St. or by calling (800) 594-8499. Or $15 at the door. For the Gazette

Music: ; Stringing Together 25 Years

pgartner@wvgazette.com The musical supper will be served nice and hot when the old-time string band Stewed Mulligan takes the stage Saturday night at the Cultural Center. The concert, presented by the Friends of Old-Time Music and Dance, also features the group 1937 Flood.

Music: ; Symphony to Perform Something 'New,' Something 'Blue' at Clay

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform Dvorak's Symphony No. 9, "From the New World"; Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" featuring pianist Andrew Russo; and Borodin's "Polovtsian Dances" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Clay Center. Tickets are $9 to $49. The Dvorak piece is as American as the Gershwin "Rhapsody" - Dvorak was teaching in New York when he wrote it. The premiere performance by the New York Philharmonic in December 1893 was so popular with the crowd at Carnegie Hall th...

Next Week

Like the rest of America, country music star Brad Paisley was shocked by the recent West Virginia mine deaths. As a native of the state, the tragedy affected him especially deeply. He wanted to do something. He thought the easiest thing to do would be to reach for a checkbook or do a benefit, but the singer/songwriter wanted to give the miners' families something closer to his heart. "The mining company is going to be held accountable financially," Paisley explains over the phone. "What you'r...

Ralph Fiennes, Partner Separate

LONDON - Two-time Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes and longtime partner Francesca Annis have separated, lawyers for the actress said. The announcement came after the Mail on Sunday newspaper reported that Fiennes had had an affair with a Romanian singer.

Reviews: ; Mood Rules This Silent 'World'

"The New World" HHH Rated PG-13 (some intense battle sequences) Directed by Terrence Malick Starring Colin Farrell, Christian Bale Marquee Cinemas, Park Place Stadium Cinemas A bit of advice before embarking upon "The New World": Take a nap and stock up on candy, but avoid the coffee and soda. You're going to be in your seat for a long while, but your perseverance will be rewarded.

Gameplayer: ; 'Aeon' Better Than Movie

REVIEW "Aeon Flux" HHH Publisher: Majesco System: Microsoft Xbox Cost: $49.99 ESRB Rating: Teen Coinciding with the release of the live-action movie "Aeon Flux," MTV's popular, futuristic animated series landed on consoles to deliver an out-of-this-world adventure. "Aeon Flux" isn't without flaws, but the game experience is certainly more enjoyable than the movie.

Mccloy Speaks, Wife Says

MORGANTOWN - The lone survivor of the Sago Mine disaster has said a few words, and is interacting with family members through his eyes, sounds, movements and facial expressions, his wife said. Anna McCloy said her husband, Randal McCloy Jr., did not initially connect with relatives but now does so about a third of the time.

U.S. Cancer Deaths Drop Is First Since 1930

ATLANTA - For the first time in more than 70 years, annual cancer deaths in the United States have fallen, a turning point in the war on cancer likely achieved by declines in smoking and better tumor detection and treatment. The number of cancer deaths dropped to 556,902 in 2003, down from 557,271 the year before, according to a recently completed review of U.S. death certificates by the National Center for Health Statistics.

Way Clears for Temporary Mine Chief: ; Governor Wants to Name Professor to Oversee Safety; the Capitol Report 2006 Legislature

tomsearls@wvgazette.com State senators suspended rules Wednesday to hurriedly pass legislation permitting a person that has never worked in an underground coal mine to head the Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training.

Camc, Doctors Settle Dispute: ; Heart Surgeons Return to Duties at Trauma Center

mkelly@wvgazette.com Seven heart surgeons ended their boycott of Charleston Area Medical Center's General Hospital trauma center, according to a Wednesday federal court statement approved by both sides.

Money Missing From Agency: ; $1 Million in Education Funds Unaccounted For

amallory@wvgazette.com Federal prosecutors are looking into missing money - more than $1 million - from one of the state Department of Education's Regional Education Service agencies, state education officials said Wednesday.

Army to Pay for Armor: ; Military Says Procedures Were Not Followed; Family Objects

ericeyre@wvgazette.com The U.S. Army will reimburse former 1st Lt. William "Eddie" Rebrook IV of Charleston for the soldier's bloodied body armor that was damaged by a roadside bomb in Iraq, an Army spokesman at Fort Hood, Texas, said Wednesday.

Players Off to Italy in 'April'

IF YOU GO The Kanawha Players stage Enchanted April at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Feb. 17 and 18 at the Civic Centers Little Theater. Adult tickets are $15, student $10. Call 343-PLAY. bobschwarz@wvgazette.com