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September 2008
Huber Hts. goes Hollywood
They may not win Oscars, but some Huber Heights products have roles in an upcoming movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. Appearing in “Body of Lies,” which is scheduled to be released Oct. 10, are a number of props purchased by Warner Brothers from Wise Choice, a British-themed store located at 6171 Brandt Pike in the Marian Shopping Center. Owner Harry Carswell reports that his unique store provided food and gift items for the film, including a Brown Betty teapot (pictured below). No word as to whether insurance was taken out on Betty’s life in the event she winds up in the hands of the temperamental, telephone-flinging Crowe (also pictured below; he’s the one with all the hair). — D.L. Stewart, Staff Writer
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TweetLip shtick
Here are two more reasons to wish the election were over: Palin Pink and Obama Berry lipstick. Like just about every product-pusher in the nation, a company called Hot Pants Cosmetics has figured out a way to cash in on the campaigns. Noting that lipstick has been mentioned by the presidential candidates a few times in recent weeks, it has come out with the two new shades because, it says “it seems fitting that lipstick continue to play a role in the electoral process.” To which we say, “Read our lips. No new tackiness.” — D.L. Stewart, Staff Writer
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TweetDark side of the moon.
Being a jazz buff, I wasn’t a big fan of Pink Floyd. I was, however, a friend of Pink Floyd’s keyboard player, Richard Wright, who died Sept. 15 at age 65 (!) after a long battle with cancer. I met Wright during a stint in London. I was playing at Ronnie Scotts jazz club and a mutual friend introduced me to Wright a tall, long-haired, laid back man who had a fondness for jazz. I would later be invited to Wright’s home where the only thing we didn’t do was sit down at the keyboards for a little jamming. Of course, I haven’t seen Wright in years but was flooded with memories upon learning of his death. He was one cool cat who was happy to conjure his musical alchemy behind the scenes. - Khalid Moss, Staff Writer
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TweetGone with the wind
Tennis players hoping to get in one last evening session outdoors on the finely-groomed clay surface at Dayton Center Courts on Salem Ave. were disappointed on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The finely-groomed clay surface had been blown away by Sunday’s storm and were last seen somewhere over Miami County. — D.L. Stewart, Staff Writer
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TweetA world premiere here
The world premiere of “Linewatch,” starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and co-produced by Wright State film school grad Karri O’Reilly, takes place at The Neon Movies Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. for a one-time only screening. O’Reilly, who lived in Los Angeles for about 10 years before moving back to Dayton four years ago, said the movie was shot in Albuquerque last summer and will be shown at the Vancouver Film Festival later this month. “It’s about a border patrol agent whose past comes back to haunt him,”O’Reilly said. “It also stars Evan Ross (Diana Ross’s son), Omari Hardwick and Sharon Leal, who was in ‘Dream Girls.’ It’s a great cast.” “It’ll be out on DVD in October,” she continued, explaining that union rules require a theatrical release for movies that essentially go straight to DVD, if a production has used the Screen Actors Guild’s low-budget contract, a substantial incentive for many filmmakers. O’Reilly brought the film to Dayton because, she said, “The Neon has a long history of supporting local film makers.” Box office receipts will be donated to Wright State’s film program. — Laura Dempsey, Staff Writer
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TweetSinging for Sarah
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin wasn’t the only one introduced to the world at Sen. John McCain’s rally two weeks ago at Wright State University’s Ervin J. Nutter Center. Local rock band Element, tapped to warm up the crowd before McCain’s appearance, has been fielding calls ever since from family and friends across the country who saw the group perform on MSNBC and CSPAN, which covered the event live. “Closing with Kiss’s ‘Rock & Roll All Nite’ and hearing 18,000-plus ‘backup singers’ of all ages sing the chorus along with you is something to witness, for sure!” writes the band on its Myspace page. The foursome — Bill Washburn (vocals), Bo Felts (drums), Carlos Miller (bass) and Scott Cavin (guitar) — is scheduled to perform Saturday, Sept. 13, at Bojangles, 1925 S. Alex Rd., West Carrollton .— Carol Simmons, Staff Writer
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TweetBuilding Blocks
Dayton native Scott Sternberg, who is building quite a reputation for himself with his men’ fashion creations, also is constructing it with blocks. Sternberg, founder of the label Band of Outsiders, set up a display at LA’s trendy Opening Ceremony boutique using Legos figures (and models who look like Legos) to bring attention to some of his designs. The concept earned a mention in Time Magazine’s fall “style & design” edition. It also earned him a mention on one fashion website as “the tres cute designer.” — D.L. Stewart, Staff Writer
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TweetPolitical scoops
The latest in what appears to be an endless parade of advertising gimmicks tied to the presidential race is: ice cream. For fans of Barack Obama, Baskin-Robbins now is selling Whirl of Change (peanut nougat with chunks of chocolate-covered peanut brittle and caramel). John McCain followers presumably will want to lick Straight Talk Crunch (white chocolate with caramel, chocolate pieces, nuts and red candy). If neither of those appeals to your political tastes, there’s always chocolate and vanilla.
And, in other important political news, CookieDiet.com, the exclusive online and retail distributor of Dr. Siegal’s COOKIE DIET® hunger-controlling foods, proudly announced this week that on Friday, August 29th, the day on which John McCain named Sarah Palin his running mate, “Dr. Siegal’s Cookie Diet” was the second most popular search on the AOL search engine. “Sarah Palin” was the top search and “John McCain” was fifth.
Eat your heart out, Drudge Report!
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TweetEven more annoying Mamma
What could be more painful than sitting in a movie theater listening to Pierce Brosnan trying to sing ABBA? How about sitting in a movie theater listening to a whole bunch of Pierce Brosnans trying to sing ABBA. That’s the fate in store for you if find yourself at the Cinema De Lux 14 at the Greene, where Mamma Mia! The Sing-Along Edition is playing. The lyrics appear on the screen, karaoke-style, encouraging the audience to drown out the the singing of the cast members. Which, come to think of it, is not a bad idea. — D.L. Stewart, Staff Writer
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TweetAngel in distress
It’s a tough world when an Angel has to beg for help, but that’s the situation at the Dayton Playhouse. Angel Emerson, stage manager for the community theater’s upcoming production of “The Music Man,” finds herself without a crew as the start of technical rehearsals approaches. “It’s days from the start of tech week on Sunday, Sept. 7, and all of our volunteers have declined working on crew,” she lamented. If you can help backstage, contact Emerson at (704) 803-0530. — Terry Morris, Staff Writer
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TweetConnect to the universe
If you thought quilting was just a relaxing hobby, think again. In her book, Open Your Heart with Quilting: Mastering Life Through Love of the Patches, author Kelly Smith insists that America’s 27 million quilters are getting far more for their efforts than tote bags, pillows and blankets. “Quilting helps you connect with your family and your community and carry on traditions of the past,” she writes. “Quilting helps you heal from illness or grief, explore your creativity, and deepen your spiritual connection to the universe.” Sew there! — D.L. Stewart, Staff Writer
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