Charleston Gazette

Broadway Goes Under the Sea

When you enter the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York City, you feel a sense of nostalgia. Considering the playhouse was home to the premieres of the Ziegfield Follies, "Peter Pan," and "The Sound of Music," you experience the sensation of being in the midst of something magical. Coincidentally, the Lunt-Fontanne currently is home to "Disney's The Little Mermaid," which is indeed magical to say the least. As the brilliant overture is finished, a massive sea vessel descends from high above the ...

Choosing a Career Comes Easy for Some

One of the most asked questions you might have faced when you were younger was, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" As a child, your answer might have ranged from fireman, policeman, teacher or doctor to singer or actor. This is because of the impact these jobs had on you as a child. As you grow up, more people, hobbies, classes, friends, and family members impact your life, making you see new opportunities in your future. When middle school, high school, and college students were aske...

Butterflies

I used to think love wasn't real, Just by catching a glimpse of that someone could change

A Different Meaning for Valentine's Day

When my sister and I were younger, we loved Valentine's Day. Waking up to the smell of sweet chocolate beneath our noses and going to school to receive small, paper Mickey Mouse cards are memories I'll never forget. Regardless of how old Sissy and I were, we always celebrated Valentine's Day. I always thought of Valentine's Day as a day when I could "pig out" on chocolate without my parents scolding me; however, I view it in a much different perspective now.

Attention Artists and Photographers!

We know there are plenty of talented teens out there, and now it's time to let FlipSide readers know it, too. "Gallery" is a monthly feature that showcases the work of teen artists and photographers. You don't have to be a member of the FlipSide staff to submit work, and there's no deadline to send in things. Multiple submissions are allowed.

Mind Games

Got an original poem or short story you want others to see? Send it to Mind Games

The Idiot Box: ; What's Tv's Future? Depends On Whom You Ask

It seems that the professionals who follow TV can't quite make up their minds on where the medium is headed. The Feb. 16 TV Guide featured a glowing cover spread on "the future of TV," highlighting all the nifty things we might see happen with television within the next decade. However, an article in March's The Atlantic was rather disparaging of TV's future - especially when it comes to network TV.

From Homeroom to Homework, Sharing a School with a Sibling Can Have Pros and Cons

There are many pros and cons of having a sibling - younger or older. Some siblings get along great and others fight. Does that vary from school to home? Is it good or bad to have a sibling attending the same school? Younger siblings almost inevitably experience one thing that the older ones miss - comparison. Not many can go through four years of high school without encountering a teacher whose opinions of them have been shaped somehow by their older brother or sister.

Vitamin B-3

The Gazz Calendar: ; February 26-March 4, 2009

Today 2.26 Music

Art Attack

A Stand-Up Guy

Cover Story: ; 'All About Dancing'; Ballet Hispanico Dancer Is Living His Dream

WANT TO GO? Ballet Hispanico WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday WHERE: Clay Center TICKETS: $15 to $35 INFO: www.theclaycenter.org or 304-561- 3570 NOTE: Ballet Hispanico workshop for dance students, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday. $15. Call 304-561-3562 for reservations. Puerto Rican-born dancer Eric Rivera says the life of a dancer is very fragile. There's a lot of work to make something beautiful, but the season is very short. The careers of most dancers are only a few years, a few decades if they're lucky. Soone...

Hillbilly Hip-Hop Hits the Empty Glass Stage: ; Charleston Duo Shakes Up Area Music with Own Rap Sound

WANT TO GO? The Rabble Rousers With Mike P and the Lower Case Gs WHEN: 10 p.m. Friday WHERE: The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St. TICKETS: Typically $5 to $8 INFO: 304-345-9893 or www.myspace.com/ theemptyglass Hip-hop duo Sam "Meuwl" Harshbarger and Bryan "B. Rude" Rude, aka The Rabble Rousers, have a certain low-rent charm. Undeniably scruffy, unpolished and almost obliviously vulgar, the pair offers a distinct alternative to the Charleston music scene's typical blend of rock, jazz fusion and...

The Jonas Brothers Phenomenon: ; a Daughter's-Eye View

I tossed some hard-hitting questions at my daughter, Grace Imbrogno McKeown, to better understand the phenomenon known as the Jonas Brothers. Q:Which Jonas Brother do you like best?

The Jonas Brothers Phenomenon: ; a Dad's-Eye View of the Fixation

The Jonas Brothers are taking over my house. You might think I'm exaggerating to make a point. You would be wrong.

Film Clips

* "CORALINE 3D": HHHH MC, PPSC. Dark, magical and endlessly inventive, it's the latest stop-motion animated marvel from Henry Selick ("Nightmare Before Christmas"). The voice cast is simply perfect and the third act's chases and monstrous menace are staged with style and wit, but it's the pacing and visuals that make this 3D gem sparkle. Rated PG. * "GRAN TORINO": HHH1/2 MC. Clint Eastwood's latest directorial offering is a compelling study of anger and violence and the guilt and shame that s...

Taj Mahal Set for Blues Hall of Fame

NEW YORK - Taj Mahal, the blues legend whose vibrant, worldly music encompassed African-rooted sounds of all kinds, will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame. Mahal, whose real name is Henry St. Clair Fredericks, has been selected along with New Orleans soul singer Irma Thomas, and the late Chicao bluesman Son Seals and the late ragtime guitar player Rev. Gary Davis to join the Blues Hall in Memphis, Tenn. They will be inducted on May 6, which will be followed the day after by the Blues Fo...

In Short

Blues society photo exhibit The Charleston WV Blues Society will open a photo exhibit of some of the state's legendary black musicians, vocalists, venues and more from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Towers, 612 Virginia St.E. The exhibit will remain up through March 28. Saturday's reception will include music and stories from artists including Hubert "Rabbit" Jones and the Earl of Elkview and a discussion on West Virginia's black musical heritage.

Gazzopolis

WEB: "RFC" No. 61 "Radio Free Charleston's" 61st episode is online now at media.cnpapers.com/rfc061. The show features the triumphant return of musical acts who got their start in the Charleston area, moved away, then came back for return engagements.