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: ORSYTH COUNTY NEWS Sunday, November 17,2002 PAGE 6B Elvis Costello ends his tour in Atlanta Ira Miller On the town Elvis Costello definitely saved the best for last as. he ended his “When I Was Cruel” lour in Atlanta with two incredible shows on Nov. 6 and 7. Catching his last show was a treat as he gave fans more than their S4O worth in his over-three-hour set, which included a seven-song encore. Costello just didn’t seem to want to go home. He played a good mix of old songs and new, but, with Elvis Costello, there is little difference. Sure there were greats like “Alison,” “Radio Radio,” and “I Can’t Stand Up For Falling Down,” but, to me, his new stuff is just as good. Take “When I Was Cruel,” the title song off of his latest CD. I would hold it up against any of the classic Costello hits, all of which were pro pelled by alternative college momentum to begin with. What is cool about “When I Was Cruel” is that Elvis Costello has returned to his classic rock-folk style after several years of experimenta tion, which included collabo rations with Burt Bacharach, the London! Symphony Orchestra and the Swedish opera singer Anne Sofie von Otter. When you listen to Elvis Costello, you tap your foot to the rockabilly rhythms, but what really grabs you are the lyrics. They are even easier to appreciate live, as seeing Costello sing them is like watching a sculptor carve a statue. A high note was “Still Too Soon To Know,” which Costello performed a cappella without a mic. He came out and shushed the crowd and then stood to the side of the stage, singing as if the audience were Rapunzel in a castle window. The moment was pure magic and it was magic that could only be performed in a venue like the Tabernacle. Pick up a copy of “When I Was Cruel,” which has been so popular that it has spawned a second CD for fans entitled “Cruel Smile” which contains B-sides, bonus cuts, and remixes from the “When I Was Cruel” sessions. For more details and future tour dates check out www.elviscostello.com. This Week Do you remember the song “Tainted Love?” It was the anthem of Eighties new wave and the band responsible for it - Soft Cell - will be playing at Variety Playhouse next Thursday. On the surface, the band seems like a one-hit wonder, but as a listen to their recently Project Spay Neuter c2\./£> K it® PET VET Tracy W. Land, D.V.M. Non-Profit, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic Vaccinations & Out Patient Services New Location! 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Uh wk sl ■ \ w MSJML iHn Elvis Costello, top, played for more than three hours in the final show of his most recent concert tour. Emo Phillips, above left, is at the Punchline tonight. Janeane Garofalo, above right, performs at the Tabernacle next Friday. remastered “Very Best of Soft Cell” CD will show, they have a good repertoire of material to offer. • Comedian Janeane Garofalo, who you will recog nize from movies such as “The Truth about Cats and Dogs,” “Mystery Men,” and tons of other indie comedies, is performing at the Tabernacle next Friday. She’s one of those faces that you will immediately rec ognize and her show will cer- December 7 & 21 10:00 am & 1:00 pm December 22 3:00 pm Adults SB.OO Students/Seniors $6.00 Auditions The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe November 25 7:00-9:00 pm Open ages 8-18 ' ■ Sawnee Cultural Arts Center QHH'T'.’ET? 1090 Tribble Gap Road ’ Cumming, GA 30040 AS*fi:,NTPK www.sawneeccnter.org v Phone: (770) 889-4977 Leading, Teaching, Enriching Fax: (770) 781-4569 Photos/Submitted tainly be a treat. • Speaking of great come dy, you can still catch one of the best comedians around in Emo Philips at the Punchline tonight. Emo Philips may be one of the oddest acts you will ever see - his fidgety delivery and odd mannerisms are enough, but what comes out of his mouth are simply the funniest and intriguingly cerebral jokes around. So run down and check Introductory Seminar November 19 Full Day Only $157 Limited Seating 770-667-9989 * On-Site Training & Service * Bookkeeping Support * Accounting Assistance BridgeZT ,, ■ _ is a division of | eS North Atlanta William?,.,Hgrning & Co Certified Public Accountants Visit us at CSSSS99I him out. His run ends tonight, so call the Punchline at (404) 252-LAFF for tickets that range from $lO-$ 14 and I highly recommend paying the extra $1.50 for preferred seat ing - it is worth it. • If you want to get a dose of classic blues, the great Ray Charles will be playing the Civic Center tonight. Also tonight, for the col lege set, Dave Matthews’ album collaborator Tim Reynolds is strumming his guitar at the Variety Playhouse. Another guaranteed rock ing good time is the band Stereomud, who will be play ing at the Cotton Club next Thursday. Their debut CD, “Perfect Self,” is really good and after touring with Ozzfest last summer, they are definite ly on the rise. Also Friday, Charlie Daniels will be performing at Cowboys in Kennesaw. Don’t miss the chance to see a living legend in a great club. Last, but certainly not least, there is still one week left to check out Aida, which is playing at the Fox through next Saturday, and, if you did n’t read the review last week, you should know it is definite ly worth the trip. For ticket availability and pricing, call Ticketmaster at (404) 649-6400 or visit them online at ticketmaster.com. Cumming resident Ira Miller may he reached by sending e-mail to igmiller@prestige.net. be Somebody’s hero... the United Way Here at United Way, our mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power and spirit of our citizens. jUrlw M ■ aa SHaL ■ r L w 1 9OMH r L -- j I »F<~~rrzl jz; mb| Br jl V ! jMH Kj| jk ■ mHMhW OkEhmmA ■ « In times of disaster, the Northeast Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross is always there. In addition to disaster relief the Red Cross conducts blood drives, and offers health and safety programs. We’re EFFECTIVE because we focus on staying... • LOCAL - 99.5% of funds raised help Forsyth County residents. • ACCOUNTABLE - Forsyth County volunteers evaluate all programs to ensure your money is well spent. • EFFICIENT - 89% of funds raised go directly to those in need. TO SEE UNITED WAY IN ACTION, VISIT WWW.UNITEDWAYFORSYTH.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION ON GIVING OR SHARING YOUR TIME, CALL llrili»ri VUtaj <770)781-4110 This ad is sponsored by Roger bwofford (United Wav board President), Publix supermarkets. * —<— —a , T Photo/Audra Perry Ann Dunlop, November’s Artist of the Month at the Sawnee Center, shows one of her paintings on display there. Dunlop’s work on display By Cheryl Rhodes Lifestyles Editor When Ann Dunlop was young, art was limited in her life to tracing hearts in class on Valentine’s Day and sham rocks on St. Patrick’s Day. Traditional art classes did little to inspire her creativity, though she always suspected she could paint a little better than the average student. Four years ago, when an illness left her convalescing and looking for something to do, she discovered a new pas sion. “I couldn’t do the garden and the usual things I wanted to do, so I took an art class at the Parks and Rec,” said Dunlop. “I’ve been painting ever since. My walls started to fill up and my children said they had blank walls, so their walls started to fill up.” Though it was certainly gratifying to display her work in the homes of family mem bers, Dunlop said there was just something extra special about discovering people enjoyed her paintings so much that they would actual ly spend money. “This spring, I exhibited at Luminary's and sold my first picture,” recalled Dunlop, chuckling. “I was startled and thrilled. I had my 15 minutes of fame.” The artist, who works from photographs and prefers impressionistic depictions, gravitates to brightly colored scenes. “I love beautiful colors, especially purples and pinks and deep shadows,” she said. “In the last several years, we've traveled a bit, so most of my paintings are of places we’ve been to and are impor tant to us, either state and national parks in this country or places overseas. I especial ly like flowers and gardens. “1 don’t claim to be a great creative artist,” said Dunlop. “1 just like to work with colors and see how it comes out.” Judging by local acclaim, it appears to be coming out well. Currently the Artist of the Month at the Sawnee Cultural Arts Center in Cumming, Dunlop says the timing was simply right for her to discover her inner tal ent. “You have to have time when there is nothing else compelling you,” said the Long Island native, who moved to Cumming 12 years ago from Sandy Springs. “So the time was right.”