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• friday • july 2 • 2010

also inside:McKenna plays a

gutsy woman •

MidsummerNight’s Fair set

for next weekend•

Randy Rogersdiscusses tonight’sRiverwind concert

•Loving on

‘Valentine’s Day’•

McEuen plansSummer Breeze

performanceThe gift of Gracin

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COVER ART: “American

Idol” alum Josh Gracin will

perform at Riverwind Casino

during a free Fourth of July

performance.

(cover photo provided)

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• Clash of the Titans:“Incredible Hulk” director LouisLeterrier remakes the 1981adventure about the questsPerseus carries out for the godsin order to save the imprisonedprincess Andromeda. PG-13.

• Date Night: Steve Carelland Tina Fey star in the comedyabout a couple that is mistakenfor a pair of thieves that anumber of people want out ofthe picture. PG-13.

• Death at a Funeral:TheChris Rock-produced filmfollows a family trying torespectfully bury the familypatriarch despite family drama.R.

• How to Train YourDragon: A young Viking whogrows up in a society that huntsdragons happens to become theowner of one, finding out thatthere’s more to the creature thanhe thought he knew. PG.

• Just Wright: Leslie Wrightfalls for a NBA basketball playerwhom she is helping withphysical therapy. Unfortunately,the NBA star has his eyes set onWright’s childhood friend. PG.

NEW RELEASES:• The Twilight Saga —

Eclipse: An army ofnewborn vampires is createdto destroy Bella. But that’snot her only worry. She alsois torn between her feelingsfor Edward and herfriendship with Jacob. PG-13.

• The Last Airbender:The M. Night Shyamalanfilm follows Aang, an avatarwho must stop the FireNation from enslaving theWater, Earth and AirNations. PG.

NOW PLAYING:• Grown Ups: Adam

Sandler, Kevin James, Chris

Rock, David Spade andRob Schneider play fivegrown-up friends whoreunite after their highschool basketball coach dies.PG-13.

• Knight and Day: Is hecrazy or is he safe? That’swhat June Havens(Cameron Diaz) must findout after her life gets tangledwith that of a secret agent(Tom Cruise). PG-13.

• Shrek Forever After3D: A tamer, married Shreklongs for the days when hefelt like a “real ogre.” Seekingthe thrill, he makes a dealwith Rumpelstiltskin, whichlaunches him into analternate version of Far Far

Away. PG.• The A-Team: A group

of Iraq veterans are framedfor a crime and seek to cleartheir names. PG-13.

• The Karate Kid- JadenSmith, son of movie iconWill Smith, stars as anupdated karate kid wholearns how to stand up forhimself while taking lessonsfrom Mr. Han (JackieChan) in Beijing, China.PG.

• Toy Story 3- The toybox heroes are back, thistime taking on a localdaycare center where theyare donated when Andy,their owner, heads to college.PG.

NEW RELEASES:• The Twilight Saga —

Eclipse: An army ofnewborn vampires is createdto destroy Bella. But that’snot her only worry. She alsois torn between her feelingsfor Edward and herfriendship with Jacob. PG-13.

• The Last Airbender:The M. Night Shyamalanfilm follows Aang, an avatarwho must stop the FireNation from enslaving theWater, Earth and AirNations. PG.

NOW SHOWING:• Grown Ups: Adam

Sandler, Kevin James, Chris

Rock, David Spade and RobSchneider play five grown-up friends who reunite aftertheir high school basketballcoach dies. PG-13.

• Killers: Spencer Aimes(Ashton Kutcher) leaves thedangerous life of assassinwork to build a domestic lifewith Jen Kornfeldt(Kathrine Heigl).Things arepicture-perfect until hiredkillers, posing as anybodyfrom the neighbors to thestore clerk, start comingafter Aimes. PG-13.

• Knight and Day: Is hecrazy or is he safe? That’swhat June Havens(Cameron Diaz) must findout after her life gets

tangled with that of a secretagent (Tom Cruise). PG-13.

• The A-Team: A groupof Iraq veterans are framedfor a crime and seek to cleartheir names. PG-13.

• The Karate Kid: JadenSmith stars as an updatedkarate kid who learns howto stand up for himselfwhile taking lessons fromMr. Han in Beijing, China.PG.

• Toy Story 3:The toybox heroes are back, thistime taking on a localdaycare center where theyare donated when Andy,their owner, heads tocollege. PG.

By Mary Anne HempeForgotten Video

“There are some roles you can putout of your mind the moment you gethome,” actress Virginia McKenna oncesaid, “but not this one. It’s the part of alifetime.”

The willowy British beauty, bestknown to American audiences as JoyAdamson in “Born Free,” was talkingabout playing World War II spyViolette Szabo in 1958’s “Carve HerName With Pride,” the true story ofone very brave and noble woman.

Our story opens in London in July1940 where we meet 19-year-oldViolette “Vi” Bushell (McKenna) onher way to work at a local departmentstore. While the blond looks like amodel, Vi is actually a bit of a tomboywho’s quite athletic and skilled atshooting a rifle to boot.

Vi would love to serve in the wareffort, however the only thing open towomen is a “Fannie,” a first-aid nursewho tends the wounded.That doesn’tinterest Vi at all. She doesn’t want tosee men die. She wants to preventthem from getting killed in the firstplace.

While Vi’s dad ( Jack Warner) is asBritish as King George, her mum

(Denise Gray) was born in France.TheBushell children are fluent in Frenchand the family always celebratesBastille Day as well.This Bastille Day,Mrs. Bushell thought it would be niceto invite some lonely French soldierstationed in London back to theirapartment for supper.

She sends Vi on the mission to snagone, and is amazed when her daughterreturns with a young and handsomeFrench officer named Etienne Szabo(Alain Saury). Although Vi’s nevershown much interest in men, it’sobvious to everyone she’s smitten withthe sexy Szabo. Etienne is equallyhead-over-heels for Vi, and toeveryone’s shock asks for her hand inmarriage after only three days. Vi’s dadcan’t say no to the happy couple. Viweds her dream man and becomesViolette Szabo, enjoying a briefhoneymoon before her beloved isshipped back to the war.

Etienne leaves his young bridepregnant, and to Vi’s delight, she givesbirth to a baby girl, she names Tania.However, her joy is short-lived. When

Tania turns 2, Vi receives the devastat-ing news that Etienne was killed inAfrica. Soon after, a numb Vi is calledto the Ministry of Pensions. Vi thinksthere’s something wrong with Eti-enne’s pension, but as it turns out, themeeting has nothing to do with Vi’sdead husband and everything to dowith her.

Government agents have beenchecking her out and they’re impressedwith what they see.They needsomeone to parachute into Nazi-occupied France, find out crucialinformation and bring it back toEngland. Will she consider serving hercountry?

The shooting schedule for “CarveHer Name With Pride” was aphysically grueling 92 days; McKennawas on call for all but two of them,when she took a break to marry actorBill Travers. McKenna did all her ownstunts in “Carve Her Name WithPride” losing five pounds in the process— which doesn’t seem like much untilyou see how thin she was to start with.

“Carve Her Name With Pride”holds up remarkably well; it’s stillintense, well-acted, tragic and deeplyinspiring. You can find “Carve HerName With Pride” at Hastings. Checkit out.

McKenna plays gutsy woman in 1958 filmMary Anne Hempe

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OKLAHOMA CITY —It was six years ago thatcountry singer Josh Gracinwas riding high on the charts,hitting No. 1 in 2005 in theU.S. and Canada with his hit“Nothin’To Lose.”

The “American Idol” alumhas kept at it in recent years,although not achieving thechart success he had experi-enced in those heady days inthe middle of the past decade.

But make no mistake, theMichigan native still isperforming andwill put on afree show inNorman atRiverwindCasino Sunday.He even has anew albumcoming outbefore the endof the yearcalled“Redemption,”something he notedin a recent interview whiletalking from a car that wasleaving a radio station inDetroit.

Gracin said that after heleft Disney’s Lyric Streetrecord label, which wentdefunct a couple of monthsago, he found himselfembraced by Average Joes, aGeorgia-based label known

for working with rap andcountry artists.

“Being over at AverageJoes has brought a lot of goodthings,” Gracin said.“It wasscary at first, walking awayfrom Lyric Street, but itturned out to be a blessing indisguise.”

Noted in a recent Red DirtReport review of hick-hopperColt Ford’s “Chicken andBiscuits” album, was thatGracin, who appeared on “AllAbout Y’all,” is “a song thatsounds like something JakeOwen or even Jason Aldeancould have pulled off if they

were rappers. And when theysing/rap about y’all they meanthe ladies.”

Gracin said Ford, also anAverage Joes artist, extended ahand to him, something thathad never happened to himduring his first six or so yearsin Nashville.

“I really appreciated it,”Gracin said of Ford’s support.

Gracin said it did take him

a while “to figure out what Iwanted to do.” But havingmore control over his musicand the direction his careerwas to take is smart at thisstage.

“I think (the Nashvilleestablishment labels) aremissing the mark on a lot ofthings,” Gracin said.“Thesmaller labels get it.Theyknow they have to survive.The big labels dictate whatthe artist is going to do. (Thesmaller labels) are solelygetting away from that. It’s awhole new approach to themusic business.They’re

working withus.”

AndwithAverageJoes,Gracinsaid it’s a“mutualpartner-ship andfriend-ship.”

Andwith “Redemption” havingbeen mostly created byGracin, from the songwritingto the production, comparedto his previous projects, thisouting was “fun” and “builtfrom the ground up.”

The first new single,“Cover Girl,” is “an in-your-face, rockin’ song I wrote withBrad Tursi,” Gracin said.“It’sa high energy, fun song. Every

time we play it live you cantell people are having fun andreally responding to it.”

Asked what folks atRiverwind can expect from aJosh Gracin show, he simplysaid,“Expect a high energyshow. My band membersperform with me.They jumpon speakers and interact withthe crowd.They’ll pull thefans into the show so thatthey’re part of it.”

Gracin also noted that heloves interacting and meetingfans at the shows.

“I sign autographs for

everyone that wants one. Ilike to be one-on-one withthe fans who want to meetme. I’m very hands on …Facebook,Twitter, MySpace… When you’re with me, it’s100 percent me. Go onlineand give a shout out or talk tome. (Social media) is the

perfect way to stay in touchwith me.”

The concert begins at 7:30p.m. For more informationon Josh Gracin’s Fourth ofJuly show at RiverwindCasino, visitwww.riverwind.com or call322-6464.

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The Firehouse Art Centerwill host the 34th AnnualMidsummer Nights’ Fair 6

to 11 p.m. July 9 and July 10at Lions Park, Flood Avenueand Symmes Street, justnorth of the Firehouse ArtCenter.

The festival will feature a

number of local musiciansincluding Maggie McClure,Love Button,The Stumblersand Mama Sweet. Art andfood vendors also will add tothe event.

FYI For more information on Josh Gracin’s Fourth of Julyshow at Riverwind Casino, visit www.riverwind.com or call322-6464.

Midsummer Night’s Fair next weekend

“I sign autographs foreveryone that wants one.I like to be one-on-onewith the fans who wantto meet me.

— Josh Gracin

By Andrew W. GriffinPop writer

As Randy Rogers recallsit, he was in Colorado andhis band manager wanted tohave a meeting and talkabout the new record theRandy Rogers Band wasworking on.

“I told him, ‘Let’s do itearly, rather than burningthe day,’” Rogers said. “And Ithought, ‘voila.’”

And a record album titlewas born.

“Burning the Day,” thefifth studio album from thepopular Texas country band,will be out in August andthe album’s first single, “TooLate for Goodbye,” isalready out and doing well,landing on the charts right

behind a new one from LadyAntebellum.

Asked about the newalbum, Rogers said this timeout they opted to have PaulWorley (Dixie Chicks, LadyAntebellum) produce therecord.

“We hired Paul to be anextension of us,” Rogers said.“But the band hasn’tchanged. In fact, it’s a moremature record in a way.”

Since 2005, the RandyRogers Band has beenwowing critics andTexas/Red Dirt music fansalike. From their hits“Tonight’s Not the Night” to“Kiss Me In the Dark,” theband has gained a lot ofattention through theirsound and strong work ethicon the road and in the

studio.And a little more about

that album title …“It’s about popping a

record in the car and hittingthe road,” Rogers said. “It’snot a reference to marijua-na.”

Rogers said he co-wrotesome songs with artistsincluding Sean McConnelland Bruce Robison.

And Rogers marveled athis own songwritingprowess, noting that hewrote a couple by himself.

“Hopefully, my songwrit-ing continues to grow,”added Rogers.

The Randy Rogers Bandhas been touring constantly,already having built a solidfan base in Texas andOklahoma, the five-piece

group has shows thissummer in Tennessee andSouth Carolina.

“In the past four or fiveyears, we’ve been everexpanding (our reach),” hesaid. “We’ve been going upthe East coast with ( JasonBoland and) the Stragglersand up the West coast withRagweed.”

But Texas and Oklahoma,noted Rogers, have been

their bread and butter.“We have a fan base in

Texas and Oklahoma that alot of bands don’t have,” hesaid. “I’ve talked to plenty of(country) artists who willhave Top 10 songs but don’thave a following. Our fansare passionate about it.”

Even though the band isnamed after him, Rogerssaid the band is “a democra-cy” and “one of the last truebands that splits everything.”

“It’s not just me makingthe decisions. It’s not just theproducer making thedecisions. We all have a sayand a role.That has led tothe longevity we’ve had inthe band,” Rogers said.

Rogers has had somebittersweet moments inrecent weeks. In late May he

lost his sister-in-law BeckyAman, who succumbed toMorgellons disease andkidney disease.This occurredjust days before the birth ofhis daughter Isabell Ruth.

“We appreciate all theprayers and support,” hesaid.

And in the meantime,Rogers and the boys are“thankful to be on the road,”making music.

“It’s a good time to be inthis band and a good time toput out this record,” he said,adding that once they got toRiverwind, you could “seeme at the blackjack tables.”

The show starts at 8tonight.Tickets range from$20 to $30. For moreinformation, call 322-6464or visit www.riverwind.com.

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Randy Rogers Band on tonight’s Riverwind concert

By Kelsey Martyn-FarewellDVDs on parade

With a title like “Valentine’s Day” it’sno wonder that this film is a romanticcomedy.

Set in Los Angeles on the day oflove, the plot is split between manystorylines and characters that relate toeach other, sometimes in surprisingways. Directed by Garry Marshall(“Pretty Woman”) the film explores thevarious aspects of love, from beingsingle and lonely to getting engaged togetting dumped unexpectedly, all with asense of humor about a day that comeswith some great expectations.

I should note that I typically shyaway from doing DVD reviews of filmsthat came to our theatre and did well inthe box office. However, when such awonderful film comes along I throw outmy own rules in order to provide ahighly recommended DVD selection.

What really makes this movie is theall-star ensemble cast.The caliber ofthe cast reminds me of director RobertAltman’s films and it includes JuliaRoberts, Bradley Cooper, Ashton

Kutcher, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba,Jennifer Garner, Jessica Biel, PatrickDempsey and Queen Latifah just toname a few. And if casting weren’tenough, the stories created in the scriptare engaging and fun to watch. What isprobably best about it is that no matterwhat state your love life might be in atthe moment, and no matter what ageyou may be, there is at least onecharacter to relate to for everyone.

I had many favorite moments in thefilm. Perhaps the most heartwarmingwas when an elementary school boy hasflowers delivered to his teacher(Garner), who he has decided he ismadly in love with. I also loved flowershop owner Reed (Kutcher) in general,but specifically his quote for the localnews channel – “Love is the onlyshocking act left on the planet.”Thelast scene to top my favorite list is nearthe end of the film and involves ahilarious “caught in the act” moment

when a girlfriend confronts herboyfriend at a restaurant while he’shaving dinner with his wife.

You can find this DVD anywhere inthe new releases section.Send your comments, questions, andDVD recommendations to Kelsey atDVDsOnParade@hotmail.com.

FYI The show starts at 8

tonight. Tickets range

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more information, call

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‘Valentine’s Day’ a box office treasureKelsey Martyn-Farewell

DVDs On Parade

pop staff reports

John McEuen will returnto the Summer Breeze stageJuly 11 at the Andrews ParkAmphitheater, 201 W. DawsSt.The free concert isscheduled to begin at 7:30p.m.

Summer Breeze is aprogram of The PerformingArts Studio.

McEuen’s broad spectrum

of music Americana —bluegrass, folk, rock andcountry — is characterizedby his expertise on theacoustic guitar, banjo, fiddleand mandolin.

By Laurel Dixspecial to pop

The University ofOklahoma’s School of Dancewill host a performance bystudents of the Summer-Wind Youth Ballet program1 p.m. Saturday in Holm-berg Hall of ReynoldsPerforming Arts Center onthe university campus.The

matinee features a showcaseof classroom ballet tech-nique, in addition torepertoire that the studentshave rehearsed throughoutthe two-week trainingprogram.

SummerWind YouthBallet is created to offereducational and artisticopportunities to youngdancers ages 11-14 and 15-18. This year’s participants

come from states all over theMidwest, representingOklahoma,Texas, Missouriand Louisiana.The 37dancers were selectedthrough an audition to attendSWYB, which is held in theuniversity dance facilities, andto train with the accom-plished SOD faculty andguest artists, which includeRobert Mills, Helen Starrand Karen Boyd Bethel.

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Circe, original rock, 9 p.m., $5 cover, Brewhouse

Dustin Prinz, singer/songwriter, 8 p.m., Othello’s

Ned Cooper Duo,The Hilltop Hideaway,1105 N. Main in Noble

Montu, 10:30 p.m., The Deli

Randy Rogers Band, 8 p.m., Riverwind Casino, $20-30

Stephanie Bettman with Luke Halpin, Cobblestone Creek

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Problem Child Entertainment party, Hidden Castle,1309 24th Ave SW.

South 77 Band with Rick Jawnsun and the Backroad Symphony,

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Issei Aoyama, jazz,8 p.m., Othello’s

Billy Hartless Band,The Hilltop Hideaway, 105 N. Main in Noble

Cecada and Panda Resistance, 10:30 p.m., Deli

Mike Hosty Solo, blues and rockabilly, 10:30 p.m., Deli

Karaoke, The Hilltop Hideaway, 1105 N. Main in Noble

City of Norman July 4 celebration, 2-10:30 p.m. in Reaves Park, free

Free outdoor concert and Fireworks Show, Riverwind Casino, 5 p.m.,

Josh Gracin, free

Travis Linville,7 p.m., Deli

Jam session withKyle Hallmark,

7-11 p.m.,The Hilltop Hideaway,1105 N. Main in Noble

SongWriter Association Norman

monthly meeting, 7-9 p.m., Cafe Plaid,

333 W. Boyd

Wanderlust, travel and photography

exhibit, Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art,

555 Elm Ave., $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chocolate, the exhibit, Sam Noble Museum, 10

a.m. to 5 p.m., $5

Open Mic Nite with Billy Hartless,

The Hilltop Hideaway, 1105 N. Main in Noble

Travis Wackerly and the PostOkies, country rock,

9 p.m., $5 cover, Brewhouse

Katie Mariah and Charlie Rayl, singer/songwriter, 7 p.m.,

Othello’s

Turnpike Troubadours,10:30 p.m., The Deli

Summer Films in the Alley, The Boondock Saints II,

8:30 p.m., $5, Dreamer Concept Studio

Foundation,324 E. Main St.

34th Annual Midsummer Nights’ Fair, 6-11 p.m.,

Lions Park, free

This is Who We Are: Electric Chair Press and Record

Showcase, Hidden Castle, 1309 24th Ave SW.

The Skys, 10:30 p.m.,The Deli

Second Friday Circuit of Art,6-10 p.m., various places

in Norman

Dreamer 27 opening, Dreamer Concept Studio

Foundation, 324 E. Main St., 6-10 p.m., free

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, Riverwind Casino

34th Annual Midsummer Nights’ Fair, 6-11 p.m., Lions Park, free

Cookbook Swap and Shop,10 a.m.-1 p.m., Norman Public

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First Annual OCA Symposium on the Future of Music,

10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sonder Music, Dance and Art,

225 E. Gray St., free

Blackwatch Studios Presents, 10:30 p.m., The Deli

The Stumbles, blues rock,9 p.m., $5, The Brewhouse

Maggie McClure and Shane Henry, singer/songwriter, 8 p.m., Othello’s

Second Sunday Poetry Reading, Nathan

Brown, 2 p.m., free, Santa Fe Depot

Summer Breeze Concert, John

McEuen, 7:30 p.m., free, Andrews Park

Amphitheatre

Mike Hosty Solo,10:30 p.m., The Deli

Travis Linville,7 p.m., The Deli

Buffalo Family,10:30 p.m., The Deli

Spacedog’s Electric Atomimc Jam,

10:30 p.m., The Deli

Chocolate, the exhibit, Sam Noble Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $5

“Instrumental Art” exhibit, Dixie Erickson,

free; exhibition runs through July 29, Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. Jones Ave., 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Spoken Word with Lauren Zuniga, 7:30 p.m., Dreamer Concept Studio

Foundation,324 E. Main St., $5

Emit, rock, 9 p.m., $5, The Brewhouse

Brian Pounds, singer/songwriter, 7 p.m.,

Othello’s