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By Robert Hooper You can just imagine how you would feel if Caleb were your t’s every parent’s night- child. Here in her own words is mare – a major illness what it was like for Caleb’s terri- striking down one of our fied mother during the child’s children. Of course, this unexpected seizure: kind of thing only hap- pens to “other people”... “It was about 9 am. I was sitting or so we like to think. in my bathroom putting Veet on my legs. (That’s basically Nair; Ain’t true. I’m always nicking my legs when I shave.) Caleb was sitting Terry and Taia Nicodemus have on the edge of the bathtub talk- lived through such a nightmare. ing to me about his toy car and Recently, the young Treasure all excited about going to the Coast couple found out that pool. I was about to shave my their three-year-old son, Caleb, legs when I heard this thud and has epilepsy. Making matters looked over. Caleb was face even worse, Terry and Taia have down on the ground kicking and now had to come to grips with squirming. I thought, ‘OK kid, the harsh reality that their insur- get off the floor,’ thinking he was ance company will not cover just playing around. I picked him most of the medical expenses. up, all the while expecting him to start laughing out loud at his The costs are substantial. joke, but I got no response. The convulsions wouldn’t stop. And Fortunately, there is good news. then he went totally limp. My Thanks to Bob of Stage East stomach dropped through the (formerly the Atomic Garage) at soles of my feet.” is now doing well and appears 3401 S. US1 in Ft. Pierce to be on the road to recovery. (across from Dale’s BBQ), a It was then that Taia thought But the medical bills are mount- benefit concert is scheduled for (mistakenly) that she was ing. This is where YOU can all ages from 12pm to 8pm (or responsible for Caleb’s seizure. help... and have a great time whenever the last band is done) too. on Sunday, August 26. “The whole time I was thinking, Admission is just $10, and raffle ‘No, no, no, no, no, no. I just hurt Let’s pitch in for this really cool tickets for 561 Skateboards and my baby. The fumes must have kid! After all, he sings Ramones Mighty Mike’s Tattoos are only gotten to him. Maybe if I had left songs (‘nuff said). $5. Best of all, the entire pro- the door open and the fan on it ceeds from the event will go wouldn’t have bothered him. “The parents of Caleb, Terry and toward young Caleb’s mounting Maybe if I got him into the fresh Taia Nicodemus, would love to medical bills. Make no doubt air, he’d be ok.’ But nothing have your support and are about it, this is definitely going would make him come around. deeply touched by the commu- to be a great party. A number of So I laid him on his left side and nity's willingness to help. We very talented local bands will be called 911. The whole time I was thank all of you from the bottom on hand: Shamoney!, Point of waiting for the paramedics I kept of our hearts.” View, Justice Denied, Acrolein, thinking, ‘Caleb is going to die If you’re interested in finding out Small Scale Affair, Suburban and it’s my fault.” Lockdown, Threeface, Twitch, more about this chronic neurologi- For more information about this cal disorder or want to know how and Stomp Therapy. Thanks to the skills of the res- worthwhile event, go to to donate to epilepsy research, cue squad, some competent http://www.myspace.com/deadeyt, you can go to: So, bring the whole family! doctors, and the grace of God, or email [email protected], http://www.epilepsy.com or young Caleb pulled through. He or call Terry Nicodemus directly http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org at 772-224-1910. 3 LocalBuzzMag.com Mid-Aug/Mid-Sep 2007 ENTERTENTERTAINMENTAINMENT BUZZBUZZ

By Dana O’kane

t’s no secret that the Treasure Coast is home to many an entertainer. One of these is Robert Vines. He has made his home base here in our area for eleven years now. When asked what he liked about our coastline, he noted, “I love the interesting people here.“

Vines got an early start on his magic and illusions talent at the age of seven for anyone that would pay attention. He also showed additional percussion talents growing up, with a supportive network of family and friends around Robert Vines (front), with friends at the Stuart Family Moose Center Lodge - Photo by Brian Collins him. Vines also did small parts in motion Criss Angel one day.” It’s a good bet The most important thing noted by His birthplace is Queens, New York pictures and television commercials that it’ll come to pass. Not only is he both men is, “It’s not just another and at 45 he is a powerhouse of talent. along the way. talented and driven, but he’s also got a watering hole.” In fact, they call that Vines’ parents always supported him very humble and giving side too. What area the “social quarters.“ There, in everything he did no matter what it After years of successful touring with he wants people to remember about members can feel at home. Events was. When his parents got him a paper some major music acts as a drummer, him the most is him “being there for take place all year round for holidays drum set, he demolished it with his he decided to get back into doing his people in need and making them with the emphasis geared toward chil- seven-year-old hands, so they got him magic – even while on the tour buses. smile. To touch someone’s life and dren. Tony Barrasso, Chairman and another kind. The new set was wood- Shortly thereafter, a turning point took even inspire them to be a better per- Treasurer for the Moose, remarked, en, and he practiced until that too was place in his life. son is really what it’s all about for me.” “The children love Robert. He captures wrecked. It was after this second try their attention and mesmerizes them.” that they finally decided to get him his “One day I kind of woke up and When composer and guitar player Billy first set of Ludwigs. With the solid thought I needed to start doing some- Daniels first signed Vines to be in the Vines performs consecutive Friday foundation of parental backing he had, thing for the community.” Moose Family Center in Stuart, evening shows at the Stuart Family the future was his to conquer. Administrator William Beauregard took Moose Center, Lodge 1282, between Vines’ magic runs the gamut from sim- him under his wing. “Beaux,” as people 7:30 and 11:30, with magic, illusions Things just started to come together ple magic tricks to elaborate illusions; know him, put in quite a bit of money to and karaoke. The Center is located at for Vines. In junior high school, his his personal phrase for what he does help Vines get his start. 2454 SE Indian Street in Stuart. For music teacher was none other than is “insanity.” more information, call (772) 287-2400. Victor Lopez from Miami Sound “I wouldn’t be where I am now if it was- Machine’s early days. Lopez was their Right now you might be wondering n’t for the Moose Family Center.” Now Plans are made for an Octoberfest trumpet and flugel horn player. His about his act due to Vines’ expression almost a four-year member, Vines (MC’d by Vines) that will be similar to a road ahead was destined to be an of it, but the only way to completely proudly shows off his membership street festival. There will be music, impressive one. absorb or appreciate it is to go and see card. food and more with proceeds going to it for yourself. You’ll get the chance to the Moose’s charities. The festival will After a move to California later on, a do that if you see him at Hemingway’s, The Loyal Order of Moose is a frater- be held on Saturday, October 13 from friend took him on his first audition at The Wave or The Jensen Boardwalk. nal organization that dates back to 12-8 & Sunday, October 14 from 12-6. the age of 21. The events of that day 1901 with over 2.000 chapters in paved a music career for him as he Vines notably remembered how America alone. The family-oriented Vines wanted to personally thank his was noticed and hired on the spot. As WHLG took him and Tony Montana Moose supports two major charities. mother Ann, his late father Robert, his they say, he happened to be in the (from Great White) under their wing The first, “MooseHeart,” (Mooseheart, grandmother Helen, his sister Roberta, right place at the right time. and rolled out the red carpet for them. Illinois) provides education, medicine Chachi Sickboy for the music on the He wanted folks to know that they can and housing for underprivileged chil- website, and Vonda Sprankle for all He fondly reminisced about when contact Bonnie Ashley at the station to dren from Kindergarten to High her support. Valerie Bertinelli (married to Eddie Van get more information on his perform- School. The second, “MooseHaven,” For more information on Robert Vines, visit Halen) gave him his first “Chair Award” ances. is a complete retirement community located in Orange Park, Florida on the his website at www.robertvines.com or when she was in Miami for the Orange email: [email protected] Bowl Parade in 1978. That’s not all. “The one thing that is my biggest St. John’s River. dream is to perform an Illusion with or [email protected]. LLOCALOCAL BUZZBUZZ

T REASURE C OAST’ S I NDY F ILM TO BE R ELEASED By Katherine Charland ights, Camera, Action… The camera pans around the ten- nis court and focuses in on Kelly, who is trying to get into shape for his high school reunion. His best friend, Sheila, informs him that his old flame, now international superstar Sasha T, will be com- ing to Fort Pierce. Will Kelly be able to win Sasha back? That is how the drama begins in Mr. No Shot. Mr. No Shot is an inde- pendent film written and direct- ed by Gary A. Scott. It is being completed right here on our Treasure Coast.

Sometimes everything in your life seems to come together to On the set of Mr. No Shot. Photos by Jason Collins fulfill one purpose. Gary Scott portrays his experience with lovable character that is down putting this film together as one on his luck. Gina Peruski plays such defining moment. And with Sheila his best friend, and the 15 years of feature film experi- much sought after Sasha T is ence to draw from, he is no portrayed by Alicia Tamasco. stranger to the film industry. One thing that's been exciting to Gary has worked on films Gary is watching the cast bring including Men in Black, One what was on paper to life. He is Fine Day, Sleepers, For Richer thrilled with the strength of their or Poorer, and Gloria. He has performances. Local musician also worked on television proj- Jeff Shepherd of Sheen Tracks ects such as New York Under is writing the score. Cover, Oz and Law and Order. Gary has by his own admission The shooting of the film will be learned the business from the completed by August 8. They ground up. His responsibilities have been shooting in several Director Gary A. Scott included doing locations on the locations in Fort Pierce, offers local television, music He’s hoping that this project will larger films and really getting Hutchinson Island and Port St. video, and commercial produc- pave the way to finance others. into production management Lucie. If you see the film, you tions. Mr. No Shot is the first and producing on smaller films may recognize the Sunrise feature film project they have Once completed, this film will be and commercials. He is excited Theatre, Fort Pierce undertaken. Gary foresees that shown at film festivals in New about the opportunity to direct Courthouse or other local land- this is just the beginning. He has York, Hollywood and an interna- this film. marks. The film will be complet- put his heart, soul and wallet tional film festival in Miami. I ed by mid-November. into this production. He don’t know if Kelly ever makes it Gary is thrilled with the wealth of explained, “ It’s hard to get with Sasha in the movie, but talent and the arts community Mr. No Shot is being produced financing unless you have when you talk to Gary about the that he found here. The actors by KayDee productions, the something in the can and it’s film, it makes you believe that and actresses are all local. production company that Gary hard to get something in the can anyone with enough passion Julian Wright plays Kelly, the and his wife Karen started. It unless you have financing.” can have a shot.

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In all seriousness, Beckenstein music scene at the time, but after took to music very quickly. “I start- awhile I wanted to do something ed piano at the age of five when other than be a sideman. I then my family moved to Farmingdale, started doing some off night instru- LI. I was given my first saxophone mental sessions in small clubs with through the music program in ele- Jeremy Wall. This work slowly mentary school at age seven. From evolved into the band Spyro Gyra. there, I took saxophone lessons In the band's second year, Tom and played in school bands up to Schuman joined the band and my senior year in high school. At started to share the keyboards with that point I met Jeremy Wall, and Jeremy. Tom has been the sole we started my first band. My senior keyboardist since 1978.” year was spent in Nuremberg, Germany, where my father was Around 1976, Beckenstein went working. I went to school on a U.S. into business with Rich Calandra, a By Glenn Swift Army Base, where I played in R&B local drummer who had aspirations co-founder Jay Beckenstein. “It’s a bands that performed for the Army to be a record producer. The two “I didn’t know who or what I was very upbeat record. The title comes and in German clubs. By then, I produced a number of local acts hearing, I just knew it was perfect,” from the title of a track by bassist had been introduced to a lot of and, when there was studio time said jazz great Walter Beasley Scott Ambush, and it’s just right for R&B and rock and started to mix left over, eventually recorded their recently, when recalling the first a record with this kind of vibe. We those concepts together with my first album, Spyro Gyra. time he heard Spiro Gyra’s ground- are a band that’s on the move and jazz base.” breaking Morning Dance album firing on all cylinders.” The rest as they say is history. The back in 1979. Comments such as Beckenstein then returned to the group was an overnight sensation Beasley’s are commonplace and Born in Brooklyn, Beckenstein States and enrolled at State and has helped to popularize and reflect just how potent a force this grew up in a musical family. “My University of New York at Buffalo.” mold a genre that is still evolving. incredible group has been in the mother was an opera singer and I studied a good deal of classical As for the focus of the band all development of contemporary jazz my father’s love of jazz introduced and avant garde music in the these years, Beckenstein summed over the past three decades. As me to Charlie Parker, Lester music program there and played in it up this way. the recipients of the prestigious Young, and Louis Armstrong at a some interesting avant garde Benson Lifetime Achievement very young age. Before I could ensembles. I studied saxophone in “We always listen to what’s new so Award earlier this year, Spiro Gyra speak, I loved jazz.” school with Edward Yadzinski, but I we know what’s out there, but remains one of the most influential also studied outside with John we’ve never thought in commercial acts in modern jazz. Clearly, the Unlike most youngsters growing up Sadola, who helped me with my terms. We just try to make great band’s longevity has not dimin- in the 1950s, young Beckenstein jazz technique.” music the only way we know how.” ished its creative and competitive had little time for Elvis Presley and edge. The group’s recent CD, Chuck Berry. “We never played While in his junior year, Don’t miss the chance to hear Good To Go-Go, released in May rock n’ roll in our house,” he said. Beckenstein began showing clear Spiro Gyra and Mindi Abair live of this year, has been nominated The jazz superstar then made a signs of his future brilliance. “I and in person on Saturday, for a Grammy in the Best Pop startling confession. “I was a jazz began working in the clubs in August 18 at the King Center at Instrumental Album category. snob at 11.” Buffalo, and, by the time I graduat- 3865 N. Wickham Rd. in ed, I had steady work in the clubs. Melbourne. For more informa- “Spiro Gyra has always been about If it’s any consolation, Beckenstein The next few years were spent looking ahead and not backward,” also added, “But I’m not a jazz playing in some great blues and tion, call (321) 242 2219 or visit said Spyro Gyra saxophonist and snob anymore.” R&B bands. Buffalo had a booming www.kingcenter.com.

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By Robert Hooper become mainstays on most oney James has smooth jazz FM stations: “The always done things a Total Experience”; “Metropolis”; bit differently...but “After the Rain”; and “Here She hey...it works for him. Comes.” Then again, maybe that’s why he’s been so (pardon the pun) Known for popularizing the rela- instrumental as a musician. tively new genre of “urban jazz” (an updated version of contem- “I know it sounds cool to say you porary jazz containing elements grew up in a musical family and of hip-hop), James has pro- were heavily influenced by your duced a number of remakes of parents or whoever, but that did- classic soul songs, such as n’t happen in my case. In fact, Chaka Khan’s “Sweet Thing,” no one in my family can even Stevie Wonder’s “Creepin,” and sing ‘Happy Birthday’,” laughed Bill Wither’s’ “Ain’t No Sunshine James. (When She’s Gone).” In addi- tion, he collaborated with trum- James wanted to roll with this a peter and smooth jazz sensa- little bit. tion, Rick Braun, on an album called Shake it Up. Their highly- “I’m not kidding you. There’s no acclaimed duets include one in my family who can walk “Grazin’ in the Grass,” which and whistle at the same time.” has been previously performed With his typical wit, the two-time by the Friends of Distinction and Grammy nominee and Soul Hugh Masekela. Other collabo- Train Award winner then added, rations on “Shine” include a “We joke a lot about the milk number of contemporary jazz man.” heavyweights: Faith Evans, George Benson, Dwele and One thing’s for sure, James’ Philip Bailey. career has certainly been no joke. As for any classical training, James could hardly keep from that my music has always come As for how and when he picked The internationally-renowned laughing out loud. “I know that to me intuitively.” up the sax, that’s a bit musician has accumulated three sounds cool too... to say you’re “Jamesesque” as well. Gold records. His current and classically trained and well- Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, tenth CD, Shine, debuted at #1 grounded in music theory, but James, 45, began playing the “You could kind of say I was on the Billboard Contemporary that’s definitely not where I’ve clarinet in third grade. forced into it. One day the high Jazz charts, #6 on the R+B come from musically. I’m not for- school band came in and I was chart, and #44 on the top Pop mally trained. In fact, all I ever “I signed up to play trumpet, but really impressed at how they Chart. James produced the CD had was a few private lessons all they had in the box were clar- were decked out. As I was gaz- as well as wrote 9 of the songs. on sax. As for where my inspira- inets. So, I became a clarinet ing at their really cool uniforms, Four of his originals have tion comes from, I’d have to say player.” my music teacher told me that if 9 LocalBuzzMag.com Mid-Aug/Mid-Sep 2007 ONON STSTAGEAGE INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

I wanted to play in the band I’d Yellow Jackets. Despite some the Isley Brothers, Bobby music, I’m thinking about new have a better chance as a sax quick notoriety, James was still Caldwell, Randy Crawford, and material, and that’s hard to do player. So, I switched to sax and unsure as to his career path. Teena Marie. with the radio on,” joked James. never looked back.” You see, the jazz superstar-to- be had another love – and one In 1992, he produced his first As for the secrets to his suc- While in his teens, James you don’t normally associate album, Trust, a stellar work cess, James had this to say: “I moved to New Rochelle, NY, with musicians of any genre. which made James an overnight never worry about what others where he developed a special sensation. “I’ve been incredibly are doing or what’s popular. I affinity for R&B great Quincy “I’m a history nut,” admitted fortunate to have had the suc- just try to concentrate on my Jones and the legendary James, who is living proof that cess I’ve had.” thing and playing the music I Motown sound. “I loved Stevie you don’t have to be a geek to love.” Wonder...and still do,” said love the History Channel. Over the years, James has per- James. There was also some- formed with many of the major Be sure to see “Boney” one else with whom James After receiving his history players in contemporary jazz, quickly became enamored – degree from UCLA, he began both on stage and in the studio. James in concert, 8pm, saxophonist Grover Washington playing music full time. Although he enjoys both medi- Saturday, August 25 at Jr. Interestingly, James also began ums, there’s no question as to the Kravis Center at playing another instrument, the his preference. “He was probably my greatest keyboards. Shortly thereafter, 701 Okeechobee Blvd. influence.” he secured his first gig as a key- “I love playing live,” said James, in West Palm Beach. board player for Morris Day’s who also admitted to enjoying For tickets or more Shortly after moving to LA at band on the hit single “What “peace and quiet.” It seems that age 15, James joined a fusion Time Is It?” The stint with Day with his busy touring schedule information, call band, which quickly enjoyed helped James secure a number these days, he really doesn’t (561) 832-7469 or visit some success as an opening of touring and recording ses- have much time to listen to www.kravis.org. act for Flora Purim and the sions with several big-time acts: music. “When I’m not playing LLOCALOCAL BANDBAND

By Sara Giza year, Central Florida will once again host them out until they cemented their signa- currently on a rise due partly to the help of iving in a smaller city, such the Rock Solid Pressure Industry ture sound. The talented trio has since their manager, Bobby Kennedy. Although as the Treasure Coast area, Showcase, taking place on September 15, written enough original music to fill at he hasn’t officially been in the business for comes with both perks and 2007, at Bourbon Street in New Port least two full-length CDs. a very long time, Kennedy is a local fix- downfalls. The ability to Richey. For $15, the general public can ture who can often be found hanging out at know everyone could be show support for their favorite bands and Black Canvas front man Dan Wrench Stage East. Without a doubt, his dedication considered both. Most of us watch a full day of back to back concerts. packs a punch with powerful lead vocals, gets the job done. As for Black Canvas, know at least one or two This year’s panel will include major label aggressive bass playing, and the charisma Kennedy is unrelenting in his whole-heart- local bands personally. Unfortunately, scouts such as Ken Krongard, who not you’d expect from the front line. George ed belief that the talented group will make while we get the opportunity to know such only signed Avril Levigne but has also Moody brings a unique sound to Black it. Canvas, his guitar playing and backup vocals creating complete synergy with The Rock Solid Pressure Industry Wrench. Rounding out the group on drums Showcase 2007 is shaping up to be the best and percussion is Aaron Shaw. Shaw is yet. With news and media coverage of the classically trained and has earned his rep- event, along with a documentary being utation as an amazing drummer. All of the filmed onsite, the publicity will surely sky band members have been playing their rocket Black Canvas to another level. various instruments for over a decade, and Masses assemble! Come out on September it shows. They have played venues all 15 and show support to our band as they around town and have opened for Days of get their chance to make it… taking the the New. Treasure Coast with them. For more infor- mation on the showcase and Black Although our hometown boys have had all Canvas, check out www.rocksolidpres- of the makings of a success story, they are sure.com and www.myspace.com/black- canvas3.

gifted people, their ability to become suc- worked with Clive Davis, J Records and cessful is often stifled by such a communi- RCA. Jeffrey Pringle will be in attendance ty. More often than not, a band’s exposure and is responsible for national acts such as relies heavily upon the top industry execu- Lennon (Arista debut), who recently fin- tives who frequent major cities. Sadly, ished a tour with Aerosmith. Lennon will brilliant musicians get passed by every also be on the panel this year and will per- day. However, one local band has just been form at the pre-show VIP party. Many given a chance of a lifetime and may put labels will be in attendance, such as repre- the Treasure Coast on the map after all. sentatives from various divisions of Sony In 2002, the Rock Solid Pressure radio and Universal. show with hosts J-Rock and Patty The Mindi Radio Girl, burst onto the Connecticut With so many insiders present, it is no radio scene. The show originated as a wonder that bands selected for the show- revolt to the music reality shows that were case consider it both a huge honor and the holding the music industry back and opportunity of a lifetime. Among the tal- Abair quickly became an underground hit. Soon ented chosen this year, is a band from our after, they began hosting live showcases own backyard. This year’s performance for Sony Records. With several sponsors, lineup will include Black Canvas. the Rock Solid Pressure radio show even- tually moved to Florida with syndication In July of 2001, three friends from Ft. Spyro on many stations within the United States Pierce formed Black Canvas and began and Canada. performing their progressive brand of alternative rock. Six years later, the band August 18 The Rock Solid Pressure Showcase is no still consists of the original three members, Gyra longer exclusive to Sony Records, as many who were all born and raised on the Gyra 8 pm top industry insiders have joined the pan- Treasure Coast. What began as a “just-for- els. Often heralded as more attentive than fun” band, quickly evolved as they real- Tickets & Hotel / Dinner packages SXSW, the annual showcase brings the top ized their immediate chemistry and joint (321) 242-2219 Any outlet (321) 459-3309 or .E^^7IVMIW&VIZEVH 20 unsigned bands from across the country song-writing abilities. Black Canvas summer hours M-F 10 - 2 (407) 839-3900 (321) 783-9004 and gives them the opportunity to perform experimented with several different styles www.kingcenter.com www.ticketmaster.com www.jazzseries.com for a panel of top industry executives. This and arrangements, gradually weeding Local Band Gigs LIVELIVE && LLOCALOCAL

______August 4______August 18______Sept 4 (cont’d)______Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Heritage Bluegrass Band at the Heritage Center (Vero Bch) (Stuart) 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM (Stuart) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM "2007 SICK FEST" (Fort Pierce) 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica ______Sept 5 ______Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Beach Party Open Mic -All Musicians Welcome at Tiki Bar at Ft. Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM ______August 19______Pierce Marina (Fort Pierce) ______August 5______The Jukebox Band at Wahoo's (Stuart) Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar The Jukebox Band at Wahoo's (Stuart) ______August 21______(Stuart) ______August 7______Open Mic Night at Planet Smoothie (Jensen Bch) 7:00 PM - Jam Night with Spaz, Garry Nutt, Brian Cunningham & Keith Open Mic Night at Planet Smoothie (Jensen Bch) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Whalen at Sips Nighclub (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM 11:00 PM Beach Party Open Mic -All Musicians Welcome at Tiki Bar at Ft. ______Sept 6 ______Heritage Bluegrass Band at the Heritage Center (Vero Bch) Pierce Marina (Fort Pierce) Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Fort 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Pierce Community Center (Fort Pierce) ______August 8______(Stuart) Coffee Beans with George Reemer (Sax, Flute) at Jazz & Steak Beach Party Open Mic -All Musicians Welcome at Tiki Bar at Ft. Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Harbor Night at Archie's Seabreeze (Fort Pierce) Pierce Marina (Fort Pierce) Place (Fort Pierce) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Bike Night at the Yellowtail Grille Downtown Ft. Pierce (Fort Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Jam Night with Spaz, Garry Nutt, Brian Cunningham & Keith Pierce) (Stuart) Whalen at Sips Nighclub (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Harbor ______August 23______Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Place (Fort Pierce) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Coffee Beans with George Reemer (Sax, Flute) at Jazz & Steak ______Sept 7 ______Jam Night with Spaz, Garry Nutt, Brian Cunningham & Keith Night at Archie's Seabreeze (Fort Pierce) Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Whalen at Sips Nighclub (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Fort (Stuart) ______August 9 ______Pierce Community Center (Fort Pierce) Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Fort Bike Night at the Yellowtail Grille Downtown Ft. Pierce (Fort Pierce Community Center (Fort Pierce) Pierce) Coffee Beans with George Reemer (Sax, Flute) at Jazz & Steak Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Night at Archie's Seabreeze (Fort Pierce) Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Bike Night at the Yellowtail Grille Downtown Ft. Pierce ______August 24______Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Hutchinson Island) (Stuart) ______August 10 ______Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Hutchinson Island) (Stuart) ______August 25 ______Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Stuart) ______August 11 ______Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Stuart) ______August 26 ______Sunset Saturday Night Concert in the Park at Humiston Park The Jukebox Band at Wahoo's (Stuart) (Vero Bch) 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM ______August 28______Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Heritage Bluegrass Band at the Heritage Center (Vero Bch) Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM ______August 12______Open Mic Night at Planet Smoothie (Jensen Bch) 7:00 PM - The Jukebox Band at Wahoo's (Stuart) 11:00 PM ______August 14______August 29 ______Open Mic Night at Planet Smoothie (Jensen Bch) 7:00 PM - Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar 11:00 PM (Stuart) Heritage Bluegrass Band at the Heritage Center (Vero Bch) Beach Party Open Mic -All Musicians Welcome at Tiki Bar at Ft. 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Pierce Marina (Fort Pierce) ______August 15______Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Harbor Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Place (Fort Pierce) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Stuart) Jam Night with Spaz, Garry Nutt, Brian Cunningham & Keith Beach Party Open Mic -All Musicians Welcome at Tiki Bar at Ft. Whalen at Sips Nighclub (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Pierce Marina (Fort Pierce) Open Mic Jam and Karaoke with Trebor and Robert Vines at Open Mic Jam and Karaoke with Trebor and Robert Vines at Sips Lounge (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sips Lounge (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM ______August 30 ______Jam Night with Spaz, Garry Nutt, Brian Cunningham & Keith Coffee Beans with George Reemer (Sax, Flute) at Jazz & Steak Whalen at Sips Nighclub (Port Saint Lucie) 8:00 PM - 11:00 Night at Archie's Seabreeze (Fort Pierce) PM Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Fort ______August 16______Pierce Community Center (Fort Pierce) Jazz Jam with the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society at Fort Bike Night at the Yellowtail Grille Downtown Ft. Pierce (Fort Pierce Community Center (Fort Pierce) Pierce) Coffee Beans with George Reemer (Sax, Flute) at Jazz & Steak ______August 31 ______Night at Archie's Seabreeze (Fort Pierce) Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Bike Night at the Yellowtail Grille Downtown Ft. Pierce (Fort (Hutchinson Island) (Stuart) Pierce) Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM ______Sept 1 ______August 17______Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar Robert Swinton at the Hutchinson Island Beach Resort Tiki Bar (Stuart) (Hutchinson Island) (Stuart) ______Sept 2 ______Luis Manuel & The Charambo band (Latin) at Brisa Atlantica The Jukebox Band at Wahoo's (Stuart) Restaurant & Jazz Bar (Stuart) 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM ______Sept 4 ______Open Mic Night at Planet Smoothie (Jensen Bch) 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM 12 LocalBuzzMag.com Mid-Aug/Mid-Sep 2007 NEWSNEWS OFOF THETHE WEIRDWEIRD

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LEAD STORY THE CONTINUING CRISIS FINE POINTS OF THE LAW YIKES! Australian Jeffrey Lee is the -- Widower Charlie Bonn Kemp, (1) The New Zealand Herald (1) In June, Pfc. Duncan last surviving member of the clan that 77, of Vero Beach, Fla., took especially reported in June that a prostitute may be Schneider finished training with his controls the Koongarra uranium hard the loss of his wife, Lee, in 2006 eligible for worker's compensation based Oregon Army National Guard unit, imme- deposit near Kakadu National Park because she was unquestionably the love of on her having been injured when the car in diately married his longtime girlfriend, and (east of Darwin), and federal law his life even though the couple stopped which she was riding plunged down a hill- prepared for deployment to Iraq; the mar- requires his permission for the French having sex even before they got married in side. Because the driver was a john who riage means that Schneider's unit's first ser- energy company Areva to extract the 1978, according to a June St. Petersburg was taking her to a site he had chosen for geant is now his mother-in-law. (2) estimated 14,000 tons, perhaps worth Times profile. Lee had been Charlie's gay their encounter, the Prostitutes Collective Officials at the Masters games in Milan, the equivalent of $4.2 billion (U.S.), but lover for 26 years, until revealing in 1978 trade union said hers were "workplace" Italy, in July announced in advance that, Lee vouches never to sell because "if that he could no longer resist the urge to injuries. (2) Former Brooklyn Center, since the invited athletes ranged in age you disturb that land, bad things will become a woman, and especially a house- Minn., car-washer Douglas Williams, 56, from 35 on up to the 90s, the javelin com- happen." "This is my country," he told wife. Such was their attachment that, fol- was fired last year when, in response to the petition would be moved to a site far away the Sydney Morning Herald in July. "I'm lowing Lee's full sex change, she and sales manager's requiring him to clean up from most of the other events. not interested in money. I've got a job. Charlie decided to take advantage of Lee's litter, he refused, colorfully, by telling the ... I can go fishing and hunting. That's new status and legally marry and continue manager to perform an anatomically FEUDS all that matters to me." their devotion, even though Charlie impossible act. However, the state court of (1) Hiroshi Nishizaki, 46, was remained sexually attracted only to men. appeals ruled in June that Williams was arrested in Osaka, Japan, in May and OOPS! -- Kenya, in addition to the usual nonetheless owed unemployment benefits. accused of causing damage of the equiva- -- A toddler broke from his moth- problems of a developing African nation lent of about $5,500 by pouring urine on a (poverty, tribal frictions), has recently er's supervision in May at the Rhime NEWS THAT SOUNDS LIKE A JOKE neighbor's house on 169 occasions, endured the rise in power of the Mungiki, because it was blocking Nishizaki's view. Buddhist Center in Kansas City, Mo., and -- Once-classified reports which is a secret society that is (according (2) Wheaton, Ill., lawyer Donald Ramsell accidentally trampled the meticulously cre- obtained by the Associated Press in May to a June New York Times dispatch) "part sued Geneva, Ill., lawyer Douglas Warlick ated colored-sand picture that eight monks revealed that three times in late 2005 and Sicilian Mafia, part Chicago street gang, in June, demanding that Warlick continue had to that point spent two days creating, early 2006, the U.S. Department of with a little of the occult sprinkled in." to sell him "his" two of the four season but the monks impressively responded with Defense issued espionage alerts regarding Police say the members aim to destabilize tickets to Chicago Bears games they had patience. "No problem," said one, from newly designed Canadian 25-cent pieces, the country in the midst of the current polit- split since 1985 but which Ramsell sus- India's Geshe Lobsang Sumdup monastery. which the Pentagon warned may contain ical campaign by devil-worshipping acts of pected Warlick might keep for himself this We have three days more (before the show embedded transmitters capable of eaves- violence (skinning heads, drinking human year. Warlick complained to the Chicago closes). So we will have to work harder." dropping, and which perhaps were given blood from jerrycans). A district commis- Tribune in June that Ramsell had never -- Inattentive Drivers: Trucker purposely to U.S. contractors working in sioner in Nairobi said the Mungiki had contacted him, but just filed his lawsuit out Merv Bontrager accidentally crashed his Canada. Some time later, according to the threatened her with genital mutilation. The of the blue. Said Ramsell, "The courthouse 18-wheeler in Minot, N.D., in April when reports, the Pentagon learned that the coin's gang originated in the 1990s much as is where you go when you have a dispute." he looked away briefly to check the floor coating was not a film-and-mesh transmit- for the doughnuts he had tossed aside for organized crime in the U.S. did, by taking over such urban enterprises as bus transit ter but merely a covering to preserve the later eating. And Kristopher Lind acciden- AWESOME! and garbage collection. limited-issue coin's unique design. tally crashed his car in Vancouver, British (1) Shafique el-Fahkri, 19, had the -- Latest in Brain Science: (1) Columbia, in March when he tried to open leg of a chair jammed completely through French neurologists writing recently in the THINNING THE HERD the tightly packaged sex toy he had bought his left eye socket during an attack in journal The Lancet described their surprise (1) A burglar was killed trying to earlier that day. And Andrew Workman Melbourne, Australia, in January. Five sur- in finding, via brain scans, that a normally sneak into the Maranatha Used Clothing accidentally smashed his car into another in geons, operating for three hours, saved his functioning 44-year-old man had a brain store in Miami on May 31; police said the Shepley, England, after he lost control life, and three months later, he had regained "more than 50 percent to 75 percent" small- man had crawled between the blades of a when a bee flew through the window and 95 percent of his vision (and said, of the er than average, consisting of little more large, idle ventilation fan but that before stung him in the crotch (according to the attacker, "I forgive him, totally"). (2) As the than a thin sheet of brain material sur- getting all the way through, he accidentally findings of an inquest in April). result of a January car crash in Nebraska, rounding a large fluid buildup. (The man is tripped the "on" switch. (2) In Forst, -- In June, a 17-year-old boy sur- Shannon Malloy, 30, had her skull separate employed as a French government bureau- Germany, in May, as a 43-year-old man and vived but was seriously injured when he from her spine ("internal decapitation"), crat.) (2) Researchers at the University of a 12-year-old boy vied in a spitting-for-dis- fell about 75 feet onto some rocks at but she remained alive until doctors could Calgary said in July that female mice in tance contest from a second-story balcony, California's Mount Diablo State Park. He stabilize her with screws into her neck, and their study were not only sexually aroused the grown-up, trying for extra momentum, had climbed over a handrail in order to fake her recovery is progressing at Denver by whiffs of male mouse pheromones but thrust himself forcefully up to the railing, a fall so that his pals could capture the Spine Center, according to a May KMGH- that the scent apparently made the females' launched his saliva, and accidentally fell to plunge on video to put on his MySpace TV report. his death. Web page. brains grow larger. ONON STSTAGEAGE

By Glenn Swift an Goggin is not your typi- cal Broadway success story. He didn’t grow up in Manhattan or have parents who were “in the busi- ness.” In fact, like most kids growing up in Alma, Michigan, young Dan really didn’t know much about the theatre at all. So how did Goggin end up as one of the most highly respected lyricists and com- posers in contemporary musical the- atre? Well... he followed a nun’s advice.

“Back when I was a seminarian in Catholic high school, one of the sisters came up to me and said, ‘You’re so good in music, I think you should go to music school. With your strong back- ground, you’ll have something special to offer.’”

The sister’s advice made perfect sense “I was having a little trouble getting extended well beyond the American When asked if there was anything in – or should we say – “nunsense.” parts, so I began writing musicals. That stage. The show became an interna- particular that he would like way, I could include a part for me,” tional phenomenon translated into 21 theatre/comedy lovers on the Treasure Goggin soon found himself in the Big cracked Goggin. languages and with more than 5,000 Coast and Palm Beach County to know Apple enrolled at the prestigious productions worldwide. Goggin fol- about the show, Goggin said this: Manhattan School of Music. Incredibly, His first score was for the off-Broadway lowed the one-of-a-kind production “We’ve got a world-class cast and total- it didn’t take long for opportunity to musical Hark! The show was critically with five sequels: Nunsense 2: The ly brand-new material.” knock. acclaimed and Goggin began compos- Second Coming; Sister Amnesia’s ing both music and lyrics for revues Country Western Nunsense Jamboree, There was something else Goggin “Some folks came by one day who satirizing current events, trends, and Nuncrackers; The Nunsense wanted to make clear. were casting for Luther, a new show personalities. Christmas Musical, Meshuggah-Nuns!; that was about to come out on and Nunsensations: The Nunsense “None of my shows are critical of reli- Broadway starring Albert Finney. The After several years as a successful Vegas Revue. gion in any way. In fact, our biggest funny thing is, I really didn’t know much composer, including work on several fans are nuns.” about show music at all, but they want- Broadway shows, Goggin again decid- Despite all his success, Goggin ed someone classically trained with a ed to try something a bit different. He remains as humble as a Michigan farm As for any chance that Goggin might strong choral background. Apparently, began writing a line of greeting cards boy. be ready to “hang up his spikes” after they liked what they heard.” based upon his early life experiences all these years, don’t count on it. while in seminary. Bizarre as it may “People are always asking me how I That’s putting it mildly. sound, Goggin had found his niche. came up with this and how I came up “I truly love what I’m doing and having with that. But I always tell them that I’m way too much fun to stop.” Almost overnight, and without any real Featuring a nun offering tart quips, the really not all that smart. It’s just that I’ve stage experience, Goggin found him- cards were a smash success. It was been around so long, I’ve been able to If you want to laugh like you self on Broadway alongside some of then that Goggin decided to expand learn from my mistakes.” haven’t laughed in a long time, be the theatre’s greatest stars. the zany concept into a cabaret show – sure to check out David Goggin’s The Nunsense Story, which opened for He’s also as excited about his work as “At the time I didn’t quite realize just Nunsensations: The Vegas Revue a four-day run at Manhattan’s Duplex ever before. at the Jupiter/Maltz Theatre at how incredible an experience it was to and ran for 38 weeks. Nunsense’s 1001 East Indiantown Road in be hanging around folks like Albert spectacular success prompted Goggin “I can’t tell you how much fun it is to be Finney and Vanessa Redgrave on a to expand the show into a full-length bringing my latest show Jupiter. This incredibly funny show daily basis.” production. (Nunsensations: The Vegas Revue) to with an all-star cast will be playing the Maltz/Jupiter Theatre. And having at all different times from Following Luther, Goggin toured the What followed was one of off- talented people like Andrew Cato Wednesday, September 26 to country as a member of the renowned Broadway’s biggest commercial suc- (Maltz/Jupiter Theatre Artistic Director) Sunday, September 30. For tickets folk singing duo, The Saxons. Then all cesses of all time -- the show amassed involved in the production really makes or more information, call of a sudden, he struck out in a new a total of 3,672 performances. And as it special.” direction. 561-575-2223 or visit you might suspect, Nunsense-mania www.jupitertheatre.org. OFFOFF THETHE CUFFCUFF

By Glen Swift Jr. much of it has to do with MySpace’s Buzz Writer customer service, or lack thereof. Many bloggers insist that many of the et’s see what the folks at website’s functions and features barely MySpace have been work at all, and a number of the pages cookin' up lately. are totally inaccessible, leaving behind messages stating a system error has Among the many criti- occurred and a report has been sent to cisms that have been their technical group. recently directed against the booming social networking web- As much as I hate defending this blas- site, shady censorship will by far pick phemous website, I have no other up the most hits when conducting a choice. It seems to me this is none quick Google search. After a thorough other than a common sense issue. examination of all the hoopla, it seems Myspace has quickly become one of most of these unhappy critics univer- the most popular sites on the Internet sally point to Rupert Murdock’s 2005 today, and it has grown at such an acquisition of MySpace via his compa- incredible rate that there is nothing ny, News Corp., as the day when the else for me to believe that yes, duh, site became less interested in the per- this is an issue of growing pains, some- sonal information of its customers, and thing that would be inevitable with any more enveloped in the interests of Big company. Business. (And for the non-business savvy out there, News Corp. is in fact And what about the complaints of the the owner of Fox News, so it should be alarming number of subscribing quite predictable that some “politically- pedophiles and registered sex offend- charged” activity would be fostered, but ers? Shut up. Yes, the Internet is dan- I digress.) or entire sites are sometimes neces- and YouTube fill two very different nich- gerous, Oprah Winfrey made this clear sary when MySpace investigates com- es in the online community, one for a decade ago. There is nothing that Then, in December of 2006, a blogging plaints of pornography or racism. social networking and the other for anyone can do to prevent it, let alone storm slowly but steadily erupted when video swapping, so there is no reason the 100 or so technicians who are members discovered that links to con- While the thought of MySpace cracking to believe the two would ever have to employed by MySpace. They are not tent related to the video-swapping site down on pornography might seem a lit- battle each other for clientele. In fact, CIA operatives who are paid to wire tap YouTube were disabled. The situation tle absurd, there does seem to be a they both seem to work together in a or investigate the criminal history of further escalated when debate con- logical grain of truth to DeWolfe's state- perfectly symbiotic manner. However, their own customers. cerning not only this issue but also dis- ments. For the most part, MySpace the criticism continues to pile on, and dain for other Murdoch-owned compa- Let it go. nies was apparently shut down on the sites message boards. A campaign Perhaps the most interesting tidbit of was later organized by 600 MySpace information I learned was how Rupert members to boycott and relocate to Murdoch claimed that MySpace -- as other sites such as Friendster, well as other websites where bloggers Facebook, and so on. Of course, are running amuck -- is contributing to MySpace generates almost 300,000 a power shift away from traditional new subscribers every day; thus, it media outlets and more towards the easily made up for the insignificant internet grassroots. He even went as loss. Nevertheless, the interests of the far to say that if the newspaper indus- customers prevailed and the site re- try does not adapt to the current tech- enabled its YouTube links before the nological revolution, then they will be month was out. doomed.

But the story goes on... When pondering this statement, I would have to agree that certain news- MySpace was also apparently banning papers -- especially the larger ones Revver, another site similar to that concentrate on national news (like YouTube, even though it had relented the good ole' USA Today and Wall as early as January 2006. In response, Street Journal) – appear to be slowly Revver co-founder, Oliver Luckett, on their way to extinction, at least in the rebutted the charges as follows: way we perceive them now. Although "References to his service were they might not exactly be replaced, banned because MySpace saw it as they will certainly have to battle it out competition." with ever so popular online papers such as www.salon.com (a personal MySpace's chief executive, Chris fav.) However, the smaller papers DeWolfe, would later deny any accusa- should not be affected too badly, for the tion of censorship, as well as any con- Internet has not shown a true answer nection between recent events and the with regard to replacing news and advent of MySpace's own video-shar- information on the local level. ing service, stating that blocking links Long Live The Local Buzz... 15 LocalBuzzMag.com Mid-Aug/Mid-Sep 2007 SPORTSSPORTS BUZZBUZZ

By Richard Munroe II sport due to training centers estab- Freelance Buzz Writer lished here in this country by Brazilians. y now you have seen it on TV, two men in the Mixed martial arts fighting has been a ring punching, kicking huge success in Brazil since the and choking each other, 1920s, and although never as popular doing whatever it takes with Brazilians as soccer, it remains an to bring the opponent to extremely accepted form of entertain- submission. As boxing’s light has ment. In the mid 80’s, Rorion Gracie is dimmed, fight-starved fans are now credited with bringing MMA to the gravitating toward a new form of fight- United States, but it didn’t gain main- Entering its third pay-per-view special, fighter who lives and trains in Jupiter, ing -- mixed martial arts. Its legal... and stream popularity until the early 90s. the UFC sold over 300,000 buys. won $8,000 when he defeated Joe here to stay. Gracie and his partners realized Jordan during the UFC 61. Considering Billed as “no-holds” barred fighting, it Americans were willing to spend big the competition, and the fact that a Does this seem barbaric? Let’s explore was clearly an extremely violent sport. dollars for such events, and the popu- fighter may only have three bouts in a the subject, and you make the deci- Initially, fighters were put into a cage larity of this fierce fighting quickly year, fighters aren’t guaranteed much sion: and allowed to use whatever means spread. As the UFC events continued of a payout. In fact, many fighters don’t to evolve, so did the development of get appearance fees, and end up fight- the fighters. The bouts became more ing gratis because they don’t win their vicious, once again satisfying the match. appetite of MMA fans across the US. How dangerous is MMA-style fighting The division between fans and govern- you may ask? Compared to boxing, it ment continued to grow, and states is significantly more dangerous. While began to outlaw such events. While the there have been no fatalities of UFC demand from fans continued, events fighters to date, several serious injuries were staged off the US mainland, and have occurred. Remember, the idea is broadcast via satellite which is gov- to gain submission of your opponent, erned by its own set of rules. The UFC meaning put your opponent into a was forced to curtail some of the vio- painful situation. Matches usually end lence to make the bouts a bit more when a fighter taps on the mat, verbal- palatable to the general public. ly quits, gets knocked out or the refer- Following UFC 7, guidelines were insti- ee stops the bout. If the match goes tuted, which removed the “no-holds” the distance by completing all rounds barred method and tamed the sport to without submission, then it’s up to the an acceptable form of fighting. States judges to decide the winner. quickly responded by requiring events One of the earliest forms of unarmed necessary to dominate the opponent. sanctioned by their state athletic com- UFC requires the use of gloves. life-to-death matches were the Greek The first “Ultimate Fighting mission, producing both revenue and However, this provides very little pro- Pankrations. Brutal methods of achiev- Championship” (commonly known as regulation for the sport. With govern- tection for the opponent and simply ing victory included any means of dis- UFC) was held in 1993. Without major ment now friendly, promoters were free helps protect hands from being broken. abling your opponent, including break- exposure, the event (which was fea- to take the sport to a new level. It’s about as close to bare knuckles ing limbs, fingers or even the neck. tured as a pay-per view event on cable fighting as one can get. While profes- This form of fighting certainly wouldn’t television) sold 86,000 buys. With box- If you think fighters are banking big sional boxers wear 16-ounce gloves, be tolerated by society today. However, ing virtually dead, many boxing fans at bucks by taking those crushing blows, UFC fighters wear 4-ounce gloves. Not many fans today thirst for violent this time turned to the UFC to satisfy think again. One of the top fighters in much protection when one gets a matches where prize money and a title their thirst for fighting. the UFC is Chuck Liddell, who made crushing blow to the face. are not the only things at stake. $300,000 in his last match. When com- Often referred to as ‘human cockfight- bined with endorsements, his income Is this just a fad while boxing looks for Mixed martial arts fighting is a combi- ing,” many people were against this netted him over $1 million. But if you’re its next great champ? One must won- nation of jiu-jitsu, karate, wrestling and type of bout. Concerns from parents not one of the top five fighters in the der if the growth of MMA fights will con- boxing. Many fighters get an advan- quickly began as teenagers staged world, and you don’t win, most will be tinue. But based upon the number of tage in the ring by cross-training in their own matches, which often led to lucky to make $20,000 a year. television shows and pay-per-view some, or all, of the various fighting serious injuries and several deaths. A Depending upon where the fighter events currently running, it would methods. Brazil, a country primarily major proponent against the UFC was lives, many get jobs to supplement appear the UFC is here to stay. With known for World Cup victories has pro- Senator John McCain, who led a cam- their incomes while training for the next war, suicide bombings and other vio- duced many of the past and present paign to ban this type of fighting. He bout. lence so prevalent throughout the MMA champions. American fighters quickly gained support from governors world, MMA fighting may appear tame have quickly gained prominence in the throughout the United States. Hermes Franca, a colorful local UFC in comparison.

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By Glenn Swift our years ago, Mindi Abair decided to give jazz a try. The music world hasn’t been the same since.

Abair’s release of It Just Happens That Way in 2003 on Verve Records was highly acclaimed by jazz aficionados and featured a single, “Lucy’s,” which quickly climbed its way to #1 on the charts. Later that year, Abair was named Best New Artist at the National Smooth Jazz Awards. She fol- lowed up the groundbreaking work the following year with a second CD on Verve, Come As You Are. The album was considerably different than the pre- vious one; once again, jazz gurus gave her high accolades.

But the best was yet to come.

Abair’s latest CD and third release with Verve, Life Less Ordinary, displays an even greater variety of arrangements than her first two. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard charts and contains two #1 singles: “Bloom” and “True Blue.” Both tunes have become virtual smooth jazz anthems on FM stations across the country and helped launch a whirlwind of successful engagements around the country for the brilliant musi- cian.

“You always hope your record will do well, but to debut at #1 was really crazy. I mean all of a sudden everything broke loose. My band and I had so many book- ings it was manic. For a year now, we’ve been on the road playing all kinds of fes- tivals, theatres, and clubs all over the country. We’ve done about everything and had a blast doing it,” said Abair.

This musician is no stranger to the road. Her father was a jazz saxophonist, “Not only was I used to seeing my dad “As a young girl I used to sing and dance music teacher. Well, they didn’t want to whose band toured year round. up on stage playing sax and organ, my to the Go-Go’s, Janet Jackson, the be that person. They wanted me to find it grandmother was an opera singer and Police, whatever was popular.” The rec- on my own.” “Two weeks after I was born, my parents played piano. On top of that, I was ognizable melodies in pop music would took me out on the road. We didn’t even always listening to music on the radio. have a lasting impact on Abair’s creative Find it on her own she did. Abair began have a home until I was five,” laughed Guess you could say that we had every- energies. playing the piano at age 5 and the saxo- Abair. thing in our house from opera and clas- phone at age 8. But her decision to play sical to jazz and rock n’ roll.” Interestingly, neither Abair’s father nor the sax came about in a most unusual When the Abairs finally did settle down grandmother ever gave her music les- way. in St. Pete, Florida, the star-to-be was Despite the variety of styles in her home, sons. surrounded by a lot of music. Abair made it clear as to who her “I was in 4th grade and the teacher set a favorite performers were. “You know how everyone hates their bunch of instruments out on the first day. 18 LocalBuzzMag.com Mid-Aug/Mid-Sep 2007 EXCLUSIVEEXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWINTERVIEW

Then he told us to pick an instrument, Despite her significant accomplishments band.” changing and growing musically. I want and I picked the sax. After all, I had seen at Berklee, the famed institution would to constantly create something differ- my dad up on stage playing the sax look- not be what would give her the big Lyle was a legend among LA’s inner cir- ent.” ing cool.” break. cle of musicians. First vaulted into the spotlight as the keyboard player for Sly Abair makes it clear as to what music Abair took to the instrument as a bee to “After graduation, I packed up my tiny and the Family Stone in the 70s, Lyle means to her. honey. Fortunately, no one told her that little car with everything I owned and later became a jazz icon for his brilliant the sax wasn’t exactly a “lady’s instru- drove to LA to pursue my career. I didn’t work with heavyweight performers like “Music can touch you in a very deep and ment.” know anyone out here and soon found Al Jarreau and Anita King. special way. I don’t care about being the myself working as a waitress to pay the fastest sax player around or the one who “By the time I realized that it was kind bills.” “He walked right up to me and told me I plays the highest note. I want my music of odd, it was too late,” she laughed. was really good and that he should hire to be able to take you to that special Failing to secure significant work as a me. So, I gave him my number. Of place.” After graduating from high school, musician, Abair decided to try a different course, I never thought I’d hear Abair attended the renowned Berklee route. back…but I did.” College of Music in Boston, where she That special place will be the graduated Magna Cum Laude. The col- “No one seemed to take me seriously. Before long, Abair found herself per- lege is arguably the finest institution in They thought I was a cheerleader,” joked forming as a backing musician with King Center on Saturday, the world for the study of contemporary Abair. “So, I decided to go to the Third folks like the Backstreet Boys, Adam August 18 at 8pm when music, and Abair reflected fondly upon Street Promenade in downtown Santa Sandler, and Mandy Moore. The reputa- Mindi Abair takes the stage her years there. Monica and perform on the streets.” tion she garnered eventually led to the along with jazz supergroup, Verve label promoting her as a single Spiro Gyra. Get your tickets “Berkless was such an amazing place. Not only did Abair get enough quarters artist. It’s no wonder why so many great musi- tossed her way to pay the rent, her Third now! The King Center is cians have gone there. All we did was Street adventure quickly paid big divi- Despite her fortune and fame, Abair located at 3865 N. Wickham live and breathe music, but most impor- dends. feels that she her musical journey is far Rd. in Melbourne. For tickets tantly what Berklee did for me was to “I had been going to a lot of Bobby from complete. or more information, call encourage me to be me…to develop my Lyle’s concerts for quite some time. He (321) 242-2219 or visit own sound… not to try to imitate some- was an incredible musician and always “A CD is a snapshot of where you are in one else.” had the best sax players around in his your life…. Hopefully, I’ll be ever www.kingcenter.com.

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s a young boy, Dave Matthews moved around a lot. So much so, he probably wondered if he’d ever stay in one place long enough to call it home. Luckily for Dave, you don’t always have to have your feet planted to be at the right place… at S OME T HINGS W ERE J UST M EANT T O H APPEN the right time.

At the age of two, Dave and his family moved from their native South Africa to Westchester County, NY, where his physicist father went to work for IBM. But just a few years later, the Matthews were off to Cambridge, England, where they lived for a couple more years before returning to New York. At age 10, Dave’s father passed away, and, before long, the family was back in South Africa.

Interestingly, just months prior to his untimely death, the senior Matthews encouraged his son to take piano les- sons. Shortly after taking to the ivory, young Dave started playing guitar.

And that’s how it all began…

Of course, there’s a bit more (as Paul Harvey would say) to the story.

Upon graduating from high school in South Africa, Matthews faced two years of compulsory military service. But there was that little thing called apartheid going on in his native land at the time…and it was time for Dave Matthews to check out.

After a brief stint in Pat Robertson’s conception of modern-day Sodom (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Matthews arrived in that veritable of all launching pads to stardom, Charlottesville, Virginia. (Sorry, Cavaliers fans, but even Thomas Jefferson would chuckle local fan favorite (and future collabora- and “Recently”), Matthews quickly real- communities to initiate sustainable, at this one.) tor), Tim Reynolds, goaded Matthews ized that he himself held the keys (par- self-sufficient economies using renew- to get up on stage with him. don the pun) to superstardom. able energy sources in balance with In Charlottesville, Matthews continued the Earth. In recent years, he has his path to fame and fortune by nailing Matthews stunned the crowd…and the ?? Albums and Two Grammys (Best worked tirelessly to help make the New down a job as bartender at a local rest…as they say…is history. Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Orleans Habitat Musicians’ Village a watering hole, Miller’s. When he wasn’t Group in 1997, “So Much to Say,” and reality in the wake of Hurricane fixing drinks and topping off mugs, The stint at Miller’s led to his first pro- Best Male Rock Performance in 2004, Katrina, and partnered with the Bama Matthews tried his hand on stage, act- fessional musical gig in which he sang “Gravedigger”) later, Dave Matthews is Works Village Recovery Fund to help ing in various local productions. “Sensitive Feelings” for the Miki Liszt undisputedly one of rock’s biggest tsunami-struck communities in eastern Dance Company. Shortly thereafter, he superstars. Sri Lanka. Nothing happened…nothing good that decided to form the Dave Matthews is. Band. And that’s not all… The Dave Matthews Band will be performing Friday, Sept. 14 and Intimidated by the quality of the local Interestingly, Matthews originally envi- A true humanitarian and philanthropist, Saturday, September 15 at the actors, Matthews shied away from the sioned someone else singing his Matthews has dedicated himself to a stage. That is, until one night at Sound Advice Amphitheatre at songs, but at the urging of his fellow number of environmental and charita- 601-7 Sansbury Way in West Palm Miller’s. You see, all the while band members, thought best to do the ble causes since first taking the stage. Beach. Both shows begin at 7pm. Matthews had been perfecting his true job himself. After achieving consider- He has taken a proactive role in fight- talents as a musician. One night, a able commercial success with two of ing global warming and in helping For tickets or more information, visit www.soundadviceamp.com 20 LocalBuzzMag.com Mid-Aug/Mid-Sep 2007 his first singles (“Sensitive Feelings” Native American and Native Alaskan BUZZBUZZ ADVICEADVICE The Buzzed & Ask Darcy Perspective Dear Darcy,

I have a friend who goes to bars a lot, drinks and drives home. He not only is driving himself, but taking his friends in the car with him. When is it time for me to take the keys? And what do I do if he resists me?

Sincerely,

Concerned Friend By Michelle Kaplan [email protected] hat does Bill Clinton And if you paid homage to every food cel- Dear Concerned, have in common with ebrated in August, you’d gain at least 17 the cute and cuddly pounds, because although August is Peach You’ve touched upon a subject which many of us imaginary elephant, Month, that’s about as healthy as it gets. In Snuffleupagus from August you can also celebrate: Ice Cream have experienced. Drinking and Driving is a seri- Sesame Street? They Sandwich Day, Ice Cream Soda Day ous offense and a very dangerous activity that share a birthday, August (August 2), Watermelon Day (August 3), impacts the lives of families and friends for a life- 19. So does actor Matthew Perry and… Champagne Day, Chocolate Chip Day and time. oddly enough… Tipper Gore. They must Mustard Day (August 4), Root Beer Float have had some wild birthday bashes at the Day (August 6), S’mores Day (August 10), According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving White House back in the day. Creamsicle Day and Marshmallow (MADD), more than 600,000 people are injured by drunk drivers every Toasting Day (August 14), Potato Day and year. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently Sometimes while struggling to come up Soft Ice Cream Day – it is highly recom- reported that fatalities involving a driver with a .08 blood alcohol con- with a fitting topic I look up the month and mended not to celebrate them together– tent or higher rose from 13,613 in 2005 to 13,990 in 2006. In 2005, my try to find some odd holiday or interesting (August 19), Spumoni Ice Cream Day best friend’s son was one one of those 13,613 fatalities; it saddens me tidbit to run with. However, August is just (August 21) and to put the cherry on top, to know a year later that even more mothers and fathers lost their chil- chock-full of stuff. so to speak, enjoy Banana Split Day dren to drunk drivers. (August 25). August is Cataract Awareness Month and Romance Awareness Month, But you can burn those calories you’ve We have a personal responsibility to decrease these statistics and hmmm…proof that love is blind. Don’t just scoffed down because August has a save lives. So, what do we do when we’re in a situation where we worry, it’s also Eye Exam Month – I’m not national Bowling Week. have driven to a party or bar or restaurant, had a few drinks, and it’s kidding. then time to go home? I used to blame some of these “holidays” Sorry, but I bet you forgot to remind your on the greeting card industry; however, I The best way to avoid danger when someone has been drinking is not kids that August 1st is Respect for Parents can’t remember the last time I got or gave to drive. Ideally, having a designated driver is the best way to avoid Day. I’m really bummed I missed out on a Sister’s Day card (August 1). alcohol-related accidents. Nonetheless, if you are out with your bud- that one. dies and a sober driver has not been designated, than taking the keys If I could, I’d declare at least one holiday from the driver may be necessary. This can be an uncomfortable task, Back in 1945 someone obviously did not in August celebrating what August is best but remember to be calm and light-hearted about it, and to discuss check their calendar because August 6th is known for: National Oh My God, How your concerns with your driver in private to avoid embarressement. If Peace Day. It is also the day the bombing Hot Can It Get Month, or Free Parking the driver continues to refuse a safer mode of transportation, then I of Hiroshima took place…maybe it was a Spot At The Beach Day, or my personal recommend hiding their keys while they are distracted. They will prob- diversionary tactic. favorite – Let’s Go Up North and Breath ably think they lost their keys and likely accept an alternative way Again Week. August 15th saw the premier of the Wizard home. of Oz in 1939, and the opening of the August also boasts a lesser known, yet just Woodstock music festival back in 1969. If as important group to commemorate, it’s Most importantly, take personal responsiblility. Do not drive when you you attended the latter, you may have American Artists Appreciation Month. We are impaired and bring some extra cash with you when you go out for believed you were actually at the former. can all pay tribute to some of our favorite “taxi” money. so called “artists”…you know, like Paris It happened in different years, Elvis died. Hilton, Naomi Campbell, Nichole Ritchie. Madonna was born, August 16. Phil Spector, Lil’ Kim and Lindsay Lohan. Shine On, However, you’ll have to find them first, it Confucius and Mother Teresa share a shouldn’t be hard, how many rehabs and Darcy Von Ohlen, LCSW birthday with Pee Wee Herman (Paul prisons are there in LA? Reubens), August 27. I’m sorry, was that harsh…lucky for me Darcy Von Ohlen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has been working in social The fifth of August celebrates American it’s also National Kiss and Make Up work and mental health for the last 10 years.She’s worked in hospitals, schools, outpa- Family Day, which conveniently coincides Month! tient mental health agencies and private practice. Most recently, she is focusing her with Forgiveness Day – how did they career in the direction of youth and substance abuse prevention.If you have a question know! E-mail questions to [email protected] or comment for Darcy, you can contact her at [email protected] POSITIVEPOSITIVE PPARENTINGARENTING

about their summer vacation, etc. You can about a plan of action that may include a By Jill DiLiberto, M.A. also talk to your child about the fun activi- tutor or extra help from a teacher or class- ties they will get to do and all the new mate. ell, the start of the school your child: including everything you want friends they will make. year is upon us again! them to accomplish in the morning, i.e. get- Social Life: Balancing school and friends Summer is coming to a ting dressed, brushing teeth, eating break- New People and Situations: The new can be difficult. Making friends at school close, and it’s time to start fast, etc., as well as what time they must school year brings a new classroom setting, and learning how to build relationships is thinking about getting leave the house. It is helpful to have your a different teacher and new classmates. an important part of your child's develop- ready for school! Are your child help prepare what you can the night Like most of us, when kids know what to ment. You can share some of your own kids starting to feel nervous? Are they before (pick out clothes, pack lunch, pack expect things are a lot less frightening. experiences. Make your home a welcoming going through the transition from elemen- backpack, etc). Allow the child to be a part Introducing your child to one or more new place for your children and their friends – tary to middle school or from middle of the decision-making process, and there classmates ahead of time will ensure that take an interest and try to learn more about school to high school? A new school year won’t be as many power struggles, which making friends will be a little easier and them. Encourage your teen to talk with can mean a lot of new things: new teachers, can slow things down in the morning. Make less intimidating. (Your school may help trusted and responsible friends about their new friends, or a new school. Don’t worry! sure you contact your child’s school ahead you connect with other classmates.) Find concerns. Kids are resilient and usually adjust very of time (or at registration, which usually out if the school has a buddy or mentor sys- quickly. But just in case your child is feel- takes place a week before the start date), tem available. Peer Pressure: Risk taking and experimen- ing a bit anxious as the summer is coming and confirm school start and end times, bus tation are a normal part of growing up. A to a close, here are some helpful tips to cure schedules, lunch schedule, and obtain a Performance Stress: Parents want their good strategy for concerned parents is to those “back-to-school blues.” school supply list. You may even want to kids to do well in school but teens often help your teen make healthy choices. Be meet your child’s teacher and see the class- experience a period of time when their available to talk about the choices they face Routines: You’ve probably noticed that room. This will ease some of the stress on schoolwork suffers. If your teen is having with drugs, alcohol and sex and the risks there hasn’t been much of a routine for your the first day. problems – academic or otherwise -- associated with this activity. Frequent short children during the summer. The start of the encourage him/her to talk to you or another talks have more of an impact than infre- school year means back to a routine! This Focus on the Positives: Going back to adult, i.e. school counselor. Disruptions quent long talks – provide opportunities for means no more late nights or late morn- school will be easier for everyone if your such as a change of school, social prob- your teen to discuss the challenges they ings! Parents should set a bed-time that child has something to look forward to. lems, increased responsibilities, or worries face as they develop their own personal allows their children enough rest so they Purchasing school supplies or clothes with about the future are issues related to poor identity and make their own choices. can wake up easily in the morning and feel your child is a good way to help your kids performance that may need to be addressed. alert. But don’t wait until the night before become more enthusiastic about starting a Try to attend parent-teacher events and Happy Parenting! school to initiate your new regimen. Start new school year. You can help your child school activities. Be supportive instead of and practice your back to school routine get excited about school by reminding them critical. Focus on positive efforts to over- For more information, go to www.kid- NOW, so there will be an adequate adjust- that they will see friends they haven't seen come problems. If particular school sub- shealth.org ment period. Discuss the new routine with all summer, they can tell a favorite teacher jects are the problem, talk to your school

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by Robert A. Kutner, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist- PY4623 ost people are familiar with asked Whites to consider what it would be receiving end of the action. If you act in a doesn't give all the answers. If we violate the “Golden Rule,” which like to be treated as second class citizens given way toward another; yet are unwill- the Golden Rule, then we're violating the states: treat others as you because of skin color. Whites were to imag- ing to be treated that way in the same cir- spirit of fairness and concern that lie at the would want to be treated. ine themselves being black –- and being cumstances, then you violate the rule. heart of morality. The Golden Rule is a funda- told that they couldn't vote, or go to the best mental moral principle public schools, or eat at most public restau- To apply the Golden Rule adequately, we Are you following the Golden Rule in your found in virtually all major religions and rants, or sit in the front of the bus. Would need knowledge and imagination. We need relationship with family members, co- cultures. It is arguably the most essential Whites be content to be treated that way? to know what effect our actions have on the workers, friends, neighbors, business part- basis for the modern concept of human He was sure that they wouldn't; yet, this is lives of others. And we need to be able to ners, etc? If not, take a closer look at your rights. how they treated others. He said the "heart imagine ourselves, vividly and accurately, actions and strive to make a positive of the question is... whether we are going to in the other person's place on the receiving change. We will all be better off as individ- Principal philosophers and religious figures treat our fellow Americans as we want to be end of the action. With knowledge, imagi- uals and as a society. have stated it in different ways in a number treated." nation, and the Golden Rule, we can of influential writings. Let's consider an progress far in our moral thinking. example of how the rule is used. President The Golden Rule is best interpreted as say- If you have any questions or com- Kennedy in 1963 appealed to the Golden ing: "Treat others only in ways that you're The Golden Rule is best seen as a consis- ments, please contact Dr. Kutner at Rule in an anti-segregation speech at the willing to be treated in the same exact situ- tency principle. It doesn't replace regular [email protected] or call time of the first enrollment of an African- ation." To apply it, you'd imagine yourself moral norms. It isn't an infallible guide American at the University of Alabama. He in the exact place of the other person on the upon which actions are right or wrong; it (772) 283-3223. TRIVIA CONTEST Win FREE TICKETS to Call For Reservations Groucho’s Comedy Club 772-419-0302 Compliments of The Local Buzz To see full schedule visit QUESTION: Who won the Amazing Race Season 1? www.GrouchoProductions.com

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Movie Reviews Hairspray done by the only motion picture critic to ever win the Pulitzer Prize. (Musical, PG, 115 minutes). Pure fun, from the moment a roly-poly teenager named Tracy Turnblad (Nikki Blonsky) bounces out of Roger bed and serenades the neighbor- hood with "Good Morning, Ebert Baltimore!" Circa 1962, she & Colleagues dreams of getting on the local TV teen dance show, but on her way there she gets indignant about how the show is all-white except for one day a month. Based on Roger Ebert the 1988 movie and the 2002 Broadway musical; still fresh. With John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Queen Latifah, Brittany Snow, Christopher Walken. Rating: Three and a half stars. Daddy Day Camp The Simpsons Movie

(Comedy, PG, 93 minutes). Cuba Gooding Jr. steps into Eddie Murphy's role in (Animated comedy, PG-13, 86 minutes). A feature-length adventure starring this misguided sequel to "Daddy Day Care," and makes a film choice that America's most dysfunctional family, which succeeds in the nearly fatal pollu- demeans his obvious acting ability. The acting is atrocious, the jokes are stale tion of Springfield. That story is interspersed with a lot of political asides and a and the storyline is predictable. Rating: One and a half stars. (Bill Zwecker) wickedly funny spoof of the most famous sequence in the Austin Powers movies. Rating: Three stars. I Now Rush Hour 3 Pronounce You Chuck & Larry

Firefighter Kevin James saves his friend Adam Sandler from the col- lapse of a burning building, so Sandler grants his colleague "any favor." Widower James decides that they should masquerade as domestic partners to ensure that James' children will be entitled to his city benefits should he be killed in the line of duty. A funny premise turns into an uneven and (Action, PG-13, 91 minutes). Chris Tucker is once again Carter, the motormouth choppy cinematic ride. The hearts LAPD cop who's always in trouble, and Jackie Chan is once again Lee, the ace of the filmmakers are in the right Hong Kong cop called in to partner with him. A case involving an ambassador's place; it's a shame they didn't try shooting and secret documents from a Triad gang sends them to Paris, where of harder to make this funny. With course it is necessary for them to defend their lives while hanging from the Eiffel Jessica Biel, Steve Buscemi and Tower. Pretty much what you'd expect, but kinda fun. Rating: Two stars. Dan Aykroyd. (Bill Zwecker) AATT THETHE MOVIESMOVIES Coming to theaters Coming to DVD

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By Judy Beard ell, it begins again. The time to elect a new president is not too far off! But who can we trust? would allow a new life torn apart Do you have a favorite? Who makes you feel more limb by limb when still in their Have you taken the time to real- secure when you tuck your kids mother’s womb. Some times ly look into the so-called policies in bed for the night? even worse! So I have to ask JUDY BEARD of that person? Someone who might make the myself...what type of person Or do you really care? rich richer? would agree with that? that when I was in trouble this Or someone who may be going was not a legal option. I don't Whoever wins there will always through PMS, or that change of Why can't we just have a candi- know what I would have done. be some folks who will be upset. life? date who runs the country with And in the long run, whoever his heart? Not his party or his Today abortions are so common loses would have been said to As a woman, all I can say is my funding. that a lot of woman use it as a have been the better choice. husband of 20 years just turned How unfair our system must means of birth control. I am told Remember, you can't please Republican. And I must say that work. Do you feel safe? No that abortion clinics don't give all everyone...and even if you was a big family upset after gen- wonder most of the world hates, the" gory" details. Maybe they agree with a decision our presi- erations of Democrats. So what or fears us. are just afraid to show the pic- dent makes, you will most likely does that tell you? Do you vote tures of how it is done ...and disagree with it later. for the party, or the person? Look up the facts of abortion lose business. I looked up some and ask yourself, "Is this really of the pictures and facts today Why, because most of us think I wish most of us could say the just the right to choose mur- on the net and could not believe we are smarter than the presi- person, but in reality...There are der?" If it is... I would have taken my eyes. dent that we have put in office. guidelines that come with the my kids out in their After all, we need someone to party. teens....(lol)... just kidding. Just What is this world coming to? place the" blame on" for all our So what are we really voting take the time to look up the Remember that the human daily stress. Even if your party on? The person or the party? facts. body comes with a brain AND a wins, they will turn out to be the heart. bad guys, in some way, by the I personally always vote for the Don't get me wrong, I have Let's just pray that our next end of their term. So what is it platform of the party. Why, you been there...afraid, alone, and president uses both. really all about? may ask...the answer is sim- pregnant. Now as I look into the What's next?...Euthanasia?. ple... the right to live. I just can't face of my son, all I see is love TRUST! trust my family to someone who and grandchildren. I'm so happy Comment? E-mail [email protected] ENTERTENTERTAININGAINING ODDSODDS

Who will be the next to threaten Bobby Brown's life? Whitney Houston...... 2/1 Osama bin Laden...... 3/1 Prince Frederic von Anhalt...... 5/1 His old group New Edition...... 10/1 Naomi Campbell...... 25/1

Between the Lines: If you recall, we did a "Hollywood & Line" column last summer about Osama bin Laden's crush on Whitney Houston. It totally FREAKED OUT Bobby Brown, her husband at the time. Apparently, Bobby B. is still freaked out because he has hired extra security to protect himself from bin Laden. When Bobby calls me, I think the plan is to tell him that ObL will probably not be leaving the cave in Pakistan any time soon, and even if he does, there's NO WAY Osama would get past the bouncers at the Vegas nightclubs where Double B. hangs out.

If Britney Spears is pregnant again, who is the father? K-Fed...... 2/1 Prince Frederic von Anhalt...... 5/1 Prince...... 20/1 Larry King...... 25/1

Between the Lines: Kevin Federline -- or K-Fed, as we call him out here in Vegas -- despite the squabbling over their existing kids, is the first choice, due to his legendary fertility. But this Prince Frederic von Anhalt is quite a show himself. If you're not familiar with Prince Freddy, he is the eighth husband of 90-year-old Zsa Zsa Gabor. He is also the same fella that claimed he had a 10-year-affair with Anna Nicole Smith, and was the father of her baby. Now FvA, who IS a reality show waiting to happen, claims he was attacked by three women who took his wallet, rings, watch, gold chain, and his clothes, leaving him handcuffed, NAKED, to the steering wheel of his Rolls-Royce. We were almost hooked on the story until we found out that a crew from "Entertainment Tonight" was there shortly, with a robe waiting for the prince. Only in Hollywood. by Jacqueline ASTROLASTROLOGYOGY AUGUSTAUGUST 20072007 HOROSCOPESHOROSCOPES

Aries March 21 – April 19 While others are vacationing, you’re geared toward work. Take some With the Sun and the new Moon on the 12th in Leo, creativity is the key for this time to socialize even though it may be directed toward business. This month. Adding to the mix we have a Mars in Taurus. This means that we are going to month teaches you lessons in communications. Keep an open, creative try to stay in our grounded ways, but the south Node in Virgo won’t let us. So let mind about what others are telling you. It’ll bring answers to old ques- tions. Mercury in Cancer work for you. Use your thoughts to create what you want, not what you think everyone else wants from you and you’ll find by the time the full Taurus April 20 – May 20 Now that you’ve gotten into a new routine, it’s time for a vacation. Let Moon in Pisces comes on the 28th, all will fall into place. others take the reigns and forget about the details. Others may do things in other ways but overlook their quirks. As long as the work gets For those who want to know: done it doesn’t matter how it got that way. Play and have fun, just think it’s all good! In Astronomy the sun is considered a star, but in Astrology it’s a planet. The planet that rules our soul; It’s the answer to what’s your sign. It rules Leo. It dictates how Gemini May 21 – June 21 Business is your focus for this month. Numerous opportunities will we will act on a primitive level and what brings us to our greatest joy. On the physi- present themselves. Go with the flow, you’ll have time to do them all as cal level it brings us many nutrients to allow us and the living creatures in our envi- long as you don’t let your indecisiveness get in the way. Don’t try to control your environment; this way you’ll have a happy and productive ronment to thrive. The key word in Astrology for the Sun is ego. Because the Sun is month. in its natural placement this month all should be looking into what brings them their greatest happiness and follow it no matter what obstacles are put in the way. Cancer June 22 – July 22 You’ll feel like everything is coming to a screeching halt this month. Well, it is. It’s the calm before the storm. You are being given time to Monthly horoscopes by Jacqueline. For more information call: 772.286.2720 rest and relax; Take advantage of it. This fall you will be busy. It’s a good time to play and socialize with good friends who make you laugh and think. Next month you’ll be off to work again.

Leo July 23 – August 22 Happy Solar Return! No one can stop your glorious roar this month. With the New Moon and Sun in your sign, you’ll easily be able to express the true you as well as see the truth in what others are saying. Use these skills; they will help lead you to your hearts desires. Remember, Saturn is still in your sign so the timing may be off.

Virgo August 23 – September 22 With the south Node in your sign this month, you’ll be feeling restless. It’s there to help you let go of what is old and not serving you anymore. Now is a good time to break out of old routines, clean your home, and organize your work. Life is making a shift again next month and it’s giv- ing you time to prepare. Use it wisely.

Libra September 23 – October 22 Work is your focus for this month both in your personal and profession- al life. Your obligations are high; take them one at a time. There will be time to accomplish them all as long as you stay in the present and don’t anticipate what the future will bring. Don’t forget during this time to listen to your mate. Be open to their point of view, you’ll find they can be a great inspiration. Scorpio October 23 – November 21 You’ll want credit for all your good ideas now. That’s not the best approach. This month is a good time to hold onto those ideas, gather more information, and explore all the possibilities. You’ll come up with better solutions and next month will get the credit you deserve. This applies to the professional and personal aspects of your life.

Sagittarius November 22 –December 21 This is party time for you. Take a vacation and have some fun, espe- cially with your work. You’re not going to get the credit or recognition you deserve. Nor is it time for obligation and responsibility. So, relax and play. The obligations and work will be back soon enough.

Capricorn December 22 – January 19 You’re getting too serious and spending too much time with your work right now. This is the time to welcome distractions and enjoy the beauty of what is in your life. Take some time to visit with friends and family or take a walk in a natural terrain. You’ll have a better attitude toward work and life if you do.

Aquarius January 20 –February 18 You’re on the fence about some decisions regarding your professional life. This is because you don’t have enough information to see the end result. Your mission this month is to gather information and not make any judgments. If you keep asking questions you’ll eventually feel the answers. Remember; not to act on the situation until you feel where it’ll end up. Pisces February 19- March 20 Slow and steady are the key words for you this month. If you’re feeling rushed you’re going the wrong direction. You have two moons in your sign this month. The first moon on the 1st will make you indecisive, while the full Moon on the 28th will bring the grounding you are looking for. So, just put one foot after the other until the 28th and you’ll be fine.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 WEDNESDAY, SEPT 5 ON-GOING EVENTS (cont’d) Kids: Anna Moo Outline: Old School Basketball Game Festival: Jammin Jensen When: 6:30 pm 8:30-9:30am When: Thursdays 5-9:30 p.m. Where: Martin County Library - Where: Downtown Stuart Where: Downtown Jensen Beach Robert Morgade Branch 4875 43rd Avenue, Vero Jensen Beach Boulevard, Jensen Beach 5851 SE Community Dr, Stuart Info: (772) 794-1005x34 Cost: General admis- Info: (772) 334-7755 or (772) 225-3994 Info: (772) 463-3245 Cost: Free sion $3; children $2 Cost: Free

Friday, AUGUST 10 SUNDAY, SEPT 9 Stuart Green Market Theater: The Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Theater: The Kid from Brooklyn WHEN: Every Sunday 9:00am - 1:00pm When: 7:00 pm When: 2:00 pm WHERE: Shaded Memorial Park Where: Sunrise Theatre Where: Maltz Jupiter Theatre Downtown Stuart on East Ocean Blvd 117 S. Second Street, Fort Pierce 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter (just east of the courthouse) Info: (772) 461-4884 Cost: Adults $10; students Info: (561) 575-2223 Cost: $30-$35 Tickets: Information: (772) 283-1995 w/ID and children under 18 $5 (561) 575-2223 Merrotica's Coffee Cafe Open Mic Night Fri,Sat,Sun AUG 10,11,12 When: Wed 8:00 pm till ? SATURDAY, SEPT 15 Where: Merrotica's Coffee Cafe Dreyfoos Alumni to star in "THIS IS OUR IRC Sheriff's Department vs. Florida Highway 4745 S. E. DeSoto Stuart, FL 34997 YOUTH" Patrol Info: (772) 223-7077 When: Friday & Saturday 8pm & Sundays 2pm When: 1:00 pm Submit your calendar event for free by: Where: The Atlantic Theatre Where: Downtown Stuart 6743 W. Indiantown Rd. #34 Jupiter 4875 43rd Avenue Info: (561) 575-3271 E-mail: [email protected] Info: (772) 794-1005x34 Cost: General admis- (INBOX ONLY) Cost: $15 General, $10 for seniors/students sion $3; children $2 Mail: Buzz Calendar P.O. BOX 9016 SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 Comedy: John Pinette - NEW DATE Port St. Lucie, FL 34985 When: Thursday and Sunday 8 p.m.; Friday 8 Rock: Peter and Gordon For comments or questions e-mail: p.m. and 10 p.m.; Saturday 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and When: 4:00 pm, 7:00 pm [email protected] 11 p.m.-- Ends Where: Lyric Theatre Where: Sunrise Theatre We will include your arts and entertainment events in our 59 S.W. Flagler Ave. listings if you mail, e-mail or fax us at least 10 days before 117 S. Second Street, Fort Pierce Stuart the desired publication date. Include date, time, cost, Info: (772) 461-4884 Cost: $34.50 Tickets: (772) Info: (772) 286-7827 Cost: $30-$35 address, and public information phone number. A contact 461-4775 name and number are also requested for verification pur- poses. Listings are included as space permits. Limit 3 list- SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Theater: Danny Goggin's Nunsensations - The ings unless prior approval by publisher. Nunsense Vegas Revue Theater: Kuniko Yamamato When: Wed, 9/26 2:00 pm, 7:30 pm Thu, 9/27 When: 3:00 pm 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm Fri, 9/28 8:00 pm Sat, 9/29 Where: Blake Library 2:00 pm, 8:00 pm Sun, 9/30 2:00 pm 2351 SE Monterey Rd Where: Maltz Jupiter Theatre Stuart 1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter Info: (772) 288-5702 Cost: Free Info: (561) 575-2223 Cost: $28 Tickets: (561) 575-2223 SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Benefit: Speakeasy ON-GOING EVENTS When: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Open Mic Night Where: Vero Beach Museum of Art WHEN: Every Tuesday 7pm til ? 3001 Riverside Park Drive WHERE: Planet Smoothie Cafe Vero Beach 3940 NW Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach Info: (772) 231-0707 Cost: $35 Info: 692-0195

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Brady’s Burger Bunch BIKE NITE WHEN: Every Thursday Latin: Celebration of International Culture fea- WHERE: 860 S. Federal Hwy , Stuart turing Ballet Flamenco La Rosa INFO: 772-223-7711 When: 8:00 pm Where: Blake Library Toastmasters - MORE ENTERTAINING THAN 2351 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart MON. NIGHT TV! Info: (772) 288-5702 Cost: Free When: Mondays 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Treasure Coast Hopices SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 1201 Indian St. Stuart Info: (772) 214-2648 Festival: Dancin' In The Street When: 6:00 pm Downtown Farmers' Market Where: Downtown Stuart WHEN: Saturdays 8 a.m.-noon 121 S.W. Flagler Ave., Stuart WHERE: Downtown Fort Pierce, Second Street Info: (772) 286-2848 and Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce Cost: $10; children under 12 free INFO: (772) 940-1145 COST: Free WHILEWHILE YOU’REYOU’RE WWAITINGAITING Universal Crossword Edited by Timothy E. Parker July 28, 2007

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