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Rest up for new year's shows
-- Christmas is Tuesday, and South Mississippi is experiencing a slight lull in entertainment activity, as residents complete last minute shopping
and hunker down for a bit of family time.
That's one reason, in fact, your Marquee this week is featuring a rundown of new movies in local theaters. For many, a trip to the cinema during the
Christmas holiday is a 21st century family tradition (just as it was in the last century). And this week's releases, in fact, offer a little something for
everyone. (See page 5.)
Consequently, it's also a good time to look forward, for there's a plethora of live entertainment headed our way in short order, though this rundown
is sure to leave out worthy entries. (Yes, there's that much on the horizon.)
'Swan Lake'
Next week, the Saenger Theatre in Biloxi is hosting the United Ballet Association's production of "Swan Lake," directed by Val Salnikov.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29, and 3 p.m. on Dec. 29. All general admission tickets are $15, a limited number of reserved seating is $20; and
children under 6 are free when accompanied by an adult. For more info and details, call (228) 596-0990 or (228) 374-2661.
At the Beau
The Beau Rivage has a full slate of entertainment in upcoming months, including Patti Labelle on Dec. 28 ($64.95 and $74.95 plus tax and service
charge); The Temptations Dec. 30 ($19.95 and $29.95 plus tax and service charge); a new production titled "Balagan" premieres New Year's Eve
and runs through Jan. 27 ($9.95 and $14.95. and $4.95 for children under 12, plus tax and service charge); comedian Rodney Carrington performs at
8 and 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 ($39.95 plus tax and service charge, no one under 21 permitted); one of my personal favorites, comedienne Kathy
Griffin, performs Jan. 18 ($24.95 and $44.95 plus tax and service charge); the Moody Blues take the stage March 23 ($59.95 and $79.95 plus tax
and service charge); while the Blue Man Group visits April 10-11 ($64.95. $89.95 and $99.95 plus tax and service charge). To reserve tickets to
any of the Beau's offerings, call 1-888-566-7469.
Also, on Jan. 12 the long-running soap opera, "The Bold and The Beautiful," together with the Beau, are hosting "A Fashion Extravaganza"
celebrating the life of the late Darlene Conley and her "Bold and Beautiful" character, Sally Spectra. The benefit fashion show and silent auction is a
fundraiser for the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and at least four stars of the popular daytime television show will be on hand for the
evening. Tickets are available at various prices, including $75 for general admission.
The Hard Rock
Redneck woman Gretchen Wilson performs at the Hard Rock Live Dec. 29 (tickets start at $50). On Jan. 4, Showtime Night Fights takes up
residence (tickets start at $35), while the great Jerry Lee Lewis performs Jan. 18 (tickets start at $40). Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult perform Jan.
31 (tickets start at $15), and Butterbean MMA goes down Feb. 23 (tickets start at $35). Another of my personal favorites, the Gipsy Kings, take
the stage Feb. 29 (tickets start at $60), while April Lavigne performs April 22 (all ages permitted, 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult,
tickets start at $45). To purchase tickets to any of the Hard Rock's offerings, go to hardrockbiloxi.com or ticketmaster.com. Must be 21 years or
older to attend (unless otherwise noted).
The IP
Kudos to the IP Casino, Resort & Spa, which appears to be utilizing its newly-remodeled showroom to draw more nationally-prominent talent. To
whit - Country music legend Loretta Lynn performs 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at the IP. Lynn's accomplishments include 52 Top 10 hits and 16 No. 1 hits
(including "Coal Miner's Daughter," "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl, Blue Kentucky Girl" and "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)." Ticket
prices start at $45, and are available online through www.ipbiloxi.com, at the Tour & Travel Box Office daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. or by calling
Ticketmaster at (228) 385-2600. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Next up, "American Idol's" Kellie Pickler, currently opening for Rascall Flatts' "Still Feels Good" tour, performs 9 p.m. March 15 at the IP. Doors
open one hour prior to the show. Tickets (prices start at $30) are available online through www.ipbiloxi.com, at the Tour & Travel Box Office
daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. or by calling Ticket Master at (228) 385-2600. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Also...Country music star Travis Tritt performs 9 p.m. on Jan. 18-19 at Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis. During the course of his career, Tritt
has sold more than 25 million albums, earned two Grammy awards and three CMA awards, and his hit songs include "Country Club," "Help Me
Hold On," "Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)," "Put Some Drive in Your Country," "Anymore" and "Tell Me I Was Dreaming." Tickets,
available at Tokens Gift Shop, start at $29.95. Must be at least 21 to attend... .The Silver Slipper's Stage Bar, where shows are always free and no
reservations are required, is hosting Harvey Jesus & Fire 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Al "Lil Fats" Jackson Dec. 28-30 and Bobby Cure & The
Summertime Blues Dec. 31... .Finally, on March 1 the Mississippi Coast Coliseum hosts performances by Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood, as
the "Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour" visits South Mississippi.
Red Wing men's store celebrates 130 years
12/24/2007 8:09:47 PM
By Dawn Schuett
Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
RED WING -- At Josephson's Clothing Store, men's sweaters, long underwear and other apparel are stacked in antique display cases
that still have their original glass doors. The tin ceiling is painted white, a color that helped brighten up the place after it was entirely
wired for electricity 15 years ago. The yellow pine floors are so old they don't just creak, they groan with every step.
"It is like working in a museum almost," said part-time employee Judy Hinrichs, who remembers coming to Josephson's as a child with
her dad and grandpa when they wanted something.
"It looked like this. It smelled like this," she said.
Owner Tom Withers sought to preserve the old-fashioned ambiance when he and his wife, Denise, bought the retail business from Tom
and Marilyn Josephson in 1992.
The men's clothing store, which will celebrate its 130th anniversary on Jan. 26, was founded in 1878 by Alfred Josephson and Emil
Olund.
The oldest retail business in Red Wing and the only men's clothing store remaining in Goodhue County, it started as North Star
Clothiers at a storefront along the 300 block of Main Street. The business was later known as Star Clothing House and had another
location before it became Josephson's Clothing Store and moved to 215 Bush St. in 1901.
Withers took over the business just days before the Mall of America opened in Bloomington, Minn.
"This is something I've always wanted," said Withers, a Red Wing native who had worked for other retailers in town. "I never thought
the megamall would be competition either, but it is."
The business survives despite the out-of-town and big-box stores that lure many shoppers away from small, independent retailers.
"I believe in downtown Red Wing," Withers said. "It's one of the few river towns left on the Mississippi that has an active downtown
and I'm proud of that."
The most important thing he does, Withers said, is carry on the Josephson's tradition of customer service.
Last week, on the store's busiest shopping day of the holiday season, Withers was calm and stylish in a pin-striped suit, white shirt, red
tie and a tape measure hanging around his neck.
He prefers not to think of himself as a salesman.
"I feel like an adviser because people, nine times out of 10, will say, 'What do you think?" Withers said. "I'm honest."
It seems to work for customers. In 2006, Withers sold suits to 36 young men who wanted to look their best for job interviews. Thirty-five
of them got the jobs, Withers said. This year, all 35 men who bought suits at Josephson's for job interviews were hired.
Although the store is old, it stays current with the trends in men's fashion.
The store has fewer suits today than in the 1990s and has an expanded inventory of sportswear and big and tall apparel. Sixty percent of
the suits in stock are black, the hottest color today for men's suits. Dress shirts can be found in the popular colors of lavender,
tangerine and French blue.
Withers, who turns 56 next week, said he believes formal business attire will make a comeback and he'd like to be around when it does.
"I would personally love to die in this store when I'm 85 years old," he said.
He'd settle for another 20 years, to celebrate the store's 150th anniversary.
Comfort important to Hattiesburg resident's style
By Erica Sherrill Owens
When Hattiesburg resident Raven Fairley walks into a room, heads inevitably turn.
Fairley has an exotic, super-model look about her that is garnished with a bubbly personality, and her knowledge of fashion taste and
style is simply the icing on a very beautiful cake.
Fairley is the type of woman that is able to carry a variety of looks when it comes to her personal couture, and she enjoys the ability to
choose different items on a daily basis.
"I like all styles of clothes," Fairley said. "I don't think I have just one style because I like to play dress-up. Every morning I have a
different look."
Fairley also said her style tends to vary according to her moods. She might dress with a high-fashion twist one day, then in something
that is casual and comfortable the next day.
Fairley said she thinks most of her clothes are comfortable. She said comfort is an important factor in style choices.
"However, some look so good I just have to wear them," Fairley said. "I don't wear those outfits too often, though. It's only for special
occasions that I'll suffer."
According to Fairley, there are three fashion staples that every woman should have in her closet: a pair of well made boots, a pair of
great-fitting jeans and a good dress or skirt. However, if Fairley is asked to prioritize, she will make it clear that her favorite items to
buy are shoes.
"Shoes are the one thing that I'll splurge on," Fairley said. "I love high heels. I've been told that if you're tall you shouldn't wear high
heels, but that's a lie. Everybody should have a pair of high heels."
Although Fairley will occasionally splurge on high-quality items, she said she usually shops the sale racks. She said that she is not a
brand-shopper, and that if an item looks good and fits correctly, then she will buy it. However, Fairley does not discriminate against a
great brand, especially if she can find it on sale.
Fairley is an accessory-lover, and she is constantly looking for items to add to her purse, shoe and jewelry collection. She said she tries
to wear her accessories in a tasteful manner.
"I try not to overdo it," Fairley said. "I try to stick to that rule to take something off before you leave the house, but I forget half the
time."
Fairley said she is a shopaholic and unfortunately her place of employment is a prime location to feed her habit.
"Since I work in the mall, I shop every day," Fairley said. "I don't always buy stuff, but I do shop around and wait for stuff to go on sale.
I shop more than I should."
Although Fairley is currently working in a mall salon, she is planning on returning to school in the spring. She has an associate's
degree from Jones County Junior College, and she is planning on finishing her interior design degree at the University of Southern
Mississippi.
"I'm taking a semester off so I can pay for next semester," Fairley said.
-- Christmas is Tuesday, and South Mississippi is experiencing a slight lull in entertainment activity, as residents complete last minute shopping
and hunker down for a bit of family time.
That's one reason, in fact, your Marquee this week is featuring a rundown of new movies in local theaters. For many, a trip to the cinema during the
Christmas holiday is a 21st century family tradition (just as it was in the last century). And this week's releases, in fact, offer a little something for
everyone. (See page 5.)
Consequently, it's also a good time to look forward, for there's a plethora of live entertainment headed our way in short order, though this rundown
is sure to leave out worthy entries. (Yes, there's that much on the horizon.)
'Swan Lake'
Next week, the Saenger Theatre in Biloxi is hosting the United Ballet Association's production of "Swan Lake," directed by Val Salnikov.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29, and 3 p.m. on Dec. 29. All general admission tickets are $15, a limited number of reserved seating is $20; and
children under 6 are free when accompanied by an adult. For more info and details, call (228) 596-0990 or (228) 374-2661.
At the Beau
The Beau Rivage has a full slate of entertainment in upcoming months, including Patti Labelle on Dec. 28 ($64.95 and $74.95 plus tax and service
charge); The Temptations Dec. 30 ($19.95 and $29.95 plus tax and service charge); a new production titled "Balagan" premieres New Year's Eve
and runs through Jan. 27 ($9.95 and $14.95. and $4.95 for children under 12, plus tax and service charge); comedian Rodney Carrington performs at
8 and 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 4 ($39.95 plus tax and service charge, no one under 21 permitted); one of my personal favorites, comedienne Kathy
Griffin, performs Jan. 18 ($24.95 and $44.95 plus tax and service charge); the Moody Blues take the stage March 23 ($59.95 and $79.95 plus tax
and service charge); while the Blue Man Group visits April 10-11 ($64.95. $89.95 and $99.95 plus tax and service charge). To reserve tickets to
any of the Beau's offerings, call 1-888-566-7469.
Also, on Jan. 12 the long-running soap opera, "The Bold and The Beautiful," together with the Beau, are hosting "A Fashion Extravaganza"
celebrating the life of the late Darlene Conley and her "Bold and Beautiful" character, Sally Spectra. The benefit fashion show and silent auction is a
fundraiser for the Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and at least four stars of the popular daytime television show will be on hand for the
evening. Tickets are available at various prices, including $75 for general admission.
The Hard Rock
Redneck woman Gretchen Wilson performs at the Hard Rock Live Dec. 29 (tickets start at $50). On Jan. 4, Showtime Night Fights takes up
residence (tickets start at $35), while the great Jerry Lee Lewis performs Jan. 18 (tickets start at $40). Foghat and Blue Oyster Cult perform Jan.
31 (tickets start at $15), and Butterbean MMA goes down Feb. 23 (tickets start at $35). Another of my personal favorites, the Gipsy Kings, take
the stage Feb. 29 (tickets start at $60), while April Lavigne performs April 22 (all ages permitted, 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult,
tickets start at $45). To purchase tickets to any of the Hard Rock's offerings, go to hardrockbiloxi.com or ticketmaster.com. Must be 21 years or
older to attend (unless otherwise noted).
The IP
Kudos to the IP Casino, Resort & Spa, which appears to be utilizing its newly-remodeled showroom to draw more nationally-prominent talent. To
whit - Country music legend Loretta Lynn performs 9 p.m. Feb. 15 at the IP. Lynn's accomplishments include 52 Top 10 hits and 16 No. 1 hits
(including "Coal Miner's Daughter," "I'm a Honky Tonk Girl, Blue Kentucky Girl" and "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)." Ticket
prices start at $45, and are available online through www.ipbiloxi.com, at the Tour & Travel Box Office daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. or by calling
Ticketmaster at (228) 385-2600. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Next up, "American Idol's" Kellie Pickler, currently opening for Rascall Flatts' "Still Feels Good" tour, performs 9 p.m. March 15 at the IP. Doors
open one hour prior to the show. Tickets (prices start at $30) are available online through www.ipbiloxi.com, at the Tour & Travel Box Office
daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. or by calling Ticket Master at (228) 385-2600. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Also...Country music star Travis Tritt performs 9 p.m. on Jan. 18-19 at Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis. During the course of his career, Tritt
has sold more than 25 million albums, earned two Grammy awards and three CMA awards, and his hit songs include "Country Club," "Help Me
Hold On," "Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)," "Put Some Drive in Your Country," "Anymore" and "Tell Me I Was Dreaming." Tickets,
available at Tokens Gift Shop, start at $29.95. Must be at least 21 to attend... .The Silver Slipper's Stage Bar, where shows are always free and no
reservations are required, is hosting Harvey Jesus & Fire 8 p.m. today and Saturday, Al "Lil Fats" Jackson Dec. 28-30 and Bobby Cure & The
Summertime Blues Dec. 31... .Finally, on March 1 the Mississippi Coast Coliseum hosts performances by Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood, as
the "Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour" visits South Mississippi.
Red Wing men's store celebrates 130 years
12/24/2007 8:09:47 PM
By Dawn Schuett
Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
RED WING -- At Josephson's Clothing Store, men's sweaters, long underwear and other apparel are stacked in antique display cases
that still have their original glass doors. The tin ceiling is painted white, a color that helped brighten up the place after it was entirely
wired for electricity 15 years ago. The yellow pine floors are so old they don't just creak, they groan with every step.
"It is like working in a museum almost," said part-time employee Judy Hinrichs, who remembers coming to Josephson's as a child with
her dad and grandpa when they wanted something.
"It looked like this. It smelled like this," she said.
Owner Tom Withers sought to preserve the old-fashioned ambiance when he and his wife, Denise, bought the retail business from Tom
and Marilyn Josephson in 1992.
The men's clothing store, which will celebrate its 130th anniversary on Jan. 26, was founded in 1878 by Alfred Josephson and Emil
Olund.
The oldest retail business in Red Wing and the only men's clothing store remaining in Goodhue County, it started as North Star
Clothiers at a storefront along the 300 block of Main Street. The business was later known as Star Clothing House and had another
location before it became Josephson's Clothing Store and moved to 215 Bush St. in 1901.
Withers took over the business just days before the Mall of America opened in Bloomington, Minn.
"This is something I've always wanted," said Withers, a Red Wing native who had worked for other retailers in town. "I never thought
the megamall would be competition either, but it is."
The business survives despite the out-of-town and big-box stores that lure many shoppers away from small, independent retailers.
"I believe in downtown Red Wing," Withers said. "It's one of the few river towns left on the Mississippi that has an active downtown
and I'm proud of that."
The most important thing he does, Withers said, is carry on the Josephson's tradition of customer service.
Last week, on the store's busiest shopping day of the holiday season, Withers was calm and stylish in a pin-striped suit, white shirt, red
tie and a tape measure hanging around his neck.
He prefers not to think of himself as a salesman.
"I feel like an adviser because people, nine times out of 10, will say, 'What do you think?" Withers said. "I'm honest."
It seems to work for customers. In 2006, Withers sold suits to 36 young men who wanted to look their best for job interviews. Thirty-five
of them got the jobs, Withers said. This year, all 35 men who bought suits at Josephson's for job interviews were hired.
Although the store is old, it stays current with the trends in men's fashion.
The store has fewer suits today than in the 1990s and has an expanded inventory of sportswear and big and tall apparel. Sixty percent of
the suits in stock are black, the hottest color today for men's suits. Dress shirts can be found in the popular colors of lavender,
tangerine and French blue.
Withers, who turns 56 next week, said he believes formal business attire will make a comeback and he'd like to be around when it does.
"I would personally love to die in this store when I'm 85 years old," he said.
He'd settle for another 20 years, to celebrate the store's 150th anniversary.
Comfort important to Hattiesburg resident's style
By Erica Sherrill Owens
When Hattiesburg resident Raven Fairley walks into a room, heads inevitably turn.
Fairley has an exotic, super-model look about her that is garnished with a bubbly personality, and her knowledge of fashion taste and
style is simply the icing on a very beautiful cake.
Fairley is the type of woman that is able to carry a variety of looks when it comes to her personal couture, and she enjoys the ability to
choose different items on a daily basis.
"I like all styles of clothes," Fairley said. "I don't think I have just one style because I like to play dress-up. Every morning I have a
different look."
Fairley also said her style tends to vary according to her moods. She might dress with a high-fashion twist one day, then in something
that is casual and comfortable the next day.
Fairley said she thinks most of her clothes are comfortable. She said comfort is an important factor in style choices.
"However, some look so good I just have to wear them," Fairley said. "I don't wear those outfits too often, though. It's only for special
occasions that I'll suffer."
According to Fairley, there are three fashion staples that every woman should have in her closet: a pair of well made boots, a pair of
great-fitting jeans and a good dress or skirt. However, if Fairley is asked to prioritize, she will make it clear that her favorite items to
buy are shoes.
"Shoes are the one thing that I'll splurge on," Fairley said. "I love high heels. I've been told that if you're tall you shouldn't wear high
heels, but that's a lie. Everybody should have a pair of high heels."
Although Fairley will occasionally splurge on high-quality items, she said she usually shops the sale racks. She said that she is not a
brand-shopper, and that if an item looks good and fits correctly, then she will buy it. However, Fairley does not discriminate against a
great brand, especially if she can find it on sale.
Fairley is an accessory-lover, and she is constantly looking for items to add to her purse, shoe and jewelry collection. She said she tries
to wear her accessories in a tasteful manner.
"I try not to overdo it," Fairley said. "I try to stick to that rule to take something off before you leave the house, but I forget half the
time."
Fairley said she is a shopaholic and unfortunately her place of employment is a prime location to feed her habit.
"Since I work in the mall, I shop every day," Fairley said. "I don't always buy stuff, but I do shop around and wait for stuff to go on sale.
I shop more than I should."
Although Fairley is currently working in a mall salon, she is planning on returning to school in the spring. She has an associate's
degree from Jones County Junior College, and she is planning on finishing her interior design degree at the University of Southern
Mississippi.
"I'm taking a semester off so I can pay for next semester," Fairley said.
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