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Movies: Spider-Man: Far From Home
Books: Big Sky by Kate Atkinson
Music: Down to the River by Allman Betts Band
Food: Edomae Sushi at MGM Macau
Macau Daily Times | Edition 3326 | 05 Jul 2019
The Essence Festival, which draws thousands to New Orleans
during the fourth of July week, is celebrating 25 years of bringing
African American women of all ages together for thought-
provoking conversation and performances from top musical acts
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DRIVE IN Mark Kennedy, AP Entertainment Writer
‘Spider-Man’
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swings again with a
successful sequel
P eter Parker might be forgi-
ven for craving a vacation
as “Spider-Man: Far From
a ragtag group of superheroes.
Perhaps it’s a little underwhel-
ming, but it’s solid. Just stick
Home” begins. After an emo- around: Things get positively
tional and strenuous last few bizarre in the second half as
movies with the Avengers, a the film shifts up a few gears,
break sounds nice. “I didn’t turning into a kind of com-
think I had to save the world mentary on filmmaking illu-
this summer,” he complains. sion itself. It goes from sunny
But, you know the drill: With pop to acid jazz, from “Saved
great power comes great res- By the Bell” to “The Matrix.”
ponsibility. So it’s just a matter Speaking of school, viewers
of time before Parker’s Euro- who haven’t yet seen “Aven-
pean school trip is interrupted gers: Endgame” have some
by mayhem that requires a homework to do before wa-
webslinger. We’re just glad the tching Tom Holland pull on
filmmakers didn’t also take a the red-and-blue suit this time. Tom Holland (Spider-Man), and Samuel L. Jackson (villain Nick Fury) in a scene from “Spider-Man: Far From Home”
vacation as well. “Far From Home” takes place
In this ambitious and ulti- immediately after the meta- and Jacob Batalon as Parker’s died in 2018). der-Man suits, including a Holland’s aw-shucks naiveté
mately successful sequel to -conclusion of all 22 films in best pal, who this time ditches Jake Gyllenhaal, who has pro- “stealth” one that gets him the is a 1950-ish throwback even
“Spider-Man: Homecoming,” the Marvel Cinematic Univer- the nerdiness to show off a ven to be an actor of tremen- nickname Night Monkey in though he is firmly in 2019 —
Parker trades New York’s se and assumes you know what man-of-the-world Ned. dous range, is a newcomer to Europe. And the trippy visual taking selfies while in the air
Coney Island and the Staten happened. Plus, it might be a Borrowed from elsewhere in the superhero genre but proves effects that stun in the second and having to be reminded to
Island ferry for such iconic ci- school night, but don’t even the Marvel Universe are Co- a comfortable fit despite being half connect not to the first not text and swing at the same
ties as Venice, Berlin, London think about leaving the theater bie Smulders as S.H.I.E.L.D. asked to wear one of Marvel’s film but to “Spider-Man: Into time. He is indeed a Spidey
and Prague. Seeing him swing before catching the two post- agent Maria Hill and a snar- oddest costumes. As Myste- the Spider-Verse” — a huge for Generation Z and its fitting
from ancient bell towers ins- -film codas. ling Samuel L. Jackson as rio, he dons a huge cape, Ro- complement since that one was that he hits the reset button for
tead of Manhattan skyscrapers Director Jon Watts returns, ad- Nick Fury. Spider-Man gets man Empire breastplate, giant animated. Marvel.
is weirdly thrilling. ding to the great work he did in to play this time with a pair gauntlets and a big glass bub- But let’s be honest: The
The first half of “Spider-Man: the first film, and screenwriters of high-tech eyeglasses that ble over his face like an upsi- thing keeping this together “Spider-Man: Far From
Far From Home “ could stand Chris McKenna and Erik Som- are an advanced tactical inte- de-down goldfish bowl. But as is Holland. He is utterly en- Home,” a Sony Pictures
alone — Parker juggles trying mers, who helped write “Ho- lligence system, much like he Will Smith might say, Gylle- dearing as a goofy, insecure release, is rated PG-13 for
to romance the tough-but- mecoming,” make their own interacted last time with his nhaal makes this look good. now-16-year-old hero with a “sci-fi action violence, some
-vulnerable MJ (the always homecoming. So does Jon Fa- suit’s computer, Karen. (Alas, Credit to him and costume cracked cellphone and who language and brief suggestive
welcome Zendaya) while also vreau playing Happy Hogan, no cameo this time from Stan designer Anna B. Sheppard, often makes things worse, comments.” Running time:
fighting giant monsters beside Marisa Tomei as Aunt May Lee, the Marvel icon who who has concocted four Spi- apologizing along the way. 127 minutes.
BOOK IT tTUNES
A vile conspiracy is taken Allman Betts Band feels
down in novel ‘Big Sky’ staid on ‘Down to the River’
F ormer soldier and police- leaders to justice, but there
S outhern comfort
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man Jackson Brodie, who are rumors that others, inclu- blues-rock has ne-
last appeared nine years ago ding members of the British ver been about bluster,
in “Started Early, Took My aristocracy, may have been but Allman Betts Band
Dog,” makes his long-anti- involved. As circumstances could have ramped
cipated return in Kate Atkin- breathe new life into the ru- things up a notch on
son’s new novel, “Big Sky.” mors, two young female poli- “Down to the River,” a
Although the book is billed ce officers, including Brodie’s lackluster album from a
as the fifth installment in the old friend Reggie (introduced group that should have
Brodie series, the brooding, in 2008’s “When Will There more to offer.
modern-day white knight isn’t Be Good News”), are assig- Devon Allman and
the protagonist of this alterna- ned to reopen the case. Duane Betts, the sons
tely depressing, inspiring and The unfolding plot snags a of legendary Allman
slyly funny tale. In fact, he dozen main characters in a Brothers Band co-fou-
blunders into the vile conspi- web of duplicity, human mi- nders Gregg Allman
racy at the center of the story sery, betrayal and murder that and Dickey Betts, have
without realizing it and has li- Atkinson skillfully relates been around enough
ttle to do with taking the bad from multiple points of view all-star talent that sou-
guys down. — investigators, criminals, thern rock is certainly
As the story opens, Brodie family members and victims in their DNA. But the Allman Betts Band, “Down to the River” (BMG)
is coping with his sham- alike. The heroes of the yarn listener is left searching
bles of a personal life while “Big Sky,” by Kate Atkinson are its women. The two you- a bit through middling listless. It’s one thing to play with
working as a private detecti- (Little Brown) ng police officers, one of the tracks that provide little more than a reverence to early ‘70s rock. It’s
ve on the west coast of En- conspirators’ wives, and one a vague tapestry of southern trope. another to be mired in its often
gland. His cases are mundane, of its victims as well, fashion “Shinin’” is about as close as we get uninventive delivery and fall victim
and they clearly bore him. a conclusion that, although not entirely lawful, is to that sweet southern rock groove. to its patterned complacency.
The plot develops slowly at first as Atkinson introdu- justice nonetheless. There are nifty lead guitar riffs and Allman Betts Band can certain-
ces a cabal of seemingly ordinary professional men As always in a Kate Atkinson book , whether it’s nice slide guitar work from Johnny ly play southern rock. But they’re
whose sideline is luring girls into the sex trade. The the Brodie series or her mainstream novels, the plea- Stachela. And the down-tempo sel- playing an old version of it and
men’s wives and children are either unaware of whe- sures derive from her mastery as a storyteller, her f-titled track is well done with a bringing nothing new to the table.
re their wealth comes from or don’t care to know. skillful character development and the beauty of her bluesy cool. They should and could have rea-
The conspiracy has deep roots. Two decades earlier, quirky and poetic prose. But songs like “Try” and “Melo- ched for more.
police had smashed a sex trade ring and brought its Bruce DeSilva, AP dies Are Memories” feel tired and Ron Harris, AP
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NEWS OF THE WORLD Chevel Johnson, AP
Essence Fest marks 25 years On this year’s final night, the fes-
tival is scheduled to pay tribute
to Beverly for his lifetime contri-
of celebrating black culture
bution to music. The tribute will
feature a special performance by
Anthony Hamilton.
“Hearing about that, that sur-
prised me,” Beverly said. “I ap-
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preciate it though. New Orleans
aunched to mark the 25th sult, he said he stays on his toes. has had a big part to play in our
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anniversary of black-owned “Everywhere I go, people tell me receiving this. They’ve loved us
Essence magazine, the fes- ‘I will see you at Essence,’” he from the beginning.”
tival has become a yearly cele- said. “That forces me to think of
bration to highlight excellence a new speech every year.” H.E.R.
in business, fashion, entertain- Sharpton generally appears The Grammy winning sing-
ment, and, of course, music. during the daytime activities at er-songwriter returns to the fes-
It is a destination vacation for the convention center. Festival- tival this year but moves to the
African American women, which goers can attend any number of main stage instead of the Super-
was showcased in the 2017 hit panel discussions or presenta- lounges — smaller venues set up
movie “Girls Trip.” The mov- tions on issues such as politics, in the Superdome’s cavernous
ie —which starred Regina Hall, economic wealth, health care and halls.
Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett entrepreneurship. He said the “I’m so excited,” she said. “It’s
Smith, and Tiffany Haddish in a festival has become the “central just honestly crazy but dope too
breakout role — centered on four meeting place for black people, because last year, people were
longtime friends who reunited at black women specifically.” telling me I should have been on
Essence. “It’s a celebration of who we are the main stage and now I am.”
The festival is July 5-7 and has and the diversity of us in terms of Mary J. Blige H.E.R., whose real name is Ga-
two parts: daytime activities and our talents and our gifts. It’s the briella Wilson, said she’s looking
panel discussions mainly held at perfect mix of entertainment and forward to being on stage the
the convention center and night- information,” he said. same night as icons Blige and
time music and concerts at the Sharpton recalled when the mag- first lady Michelle Obama. She’s
Superdome. azine’s co-founder, Edward Lew- also eager to sample New Orle-
The Associated Press spoke to is, started the project: “When I ans’ famous cuisine.
some performers and thought was on that first leadership panel “Essence is one of the places you
leaders who’ve made frequent at the first festival I thought, this go if you want (to) see all the
appearances and to a relatively was just a one-time thing.” beautiful black people from all
new performer who is moving up But since then, the festival has over the world. It’s black excel-
to the main stage this year about grown from a few exhibitions to lence at its finest, literally. And
what they like about the festival a destination for Fortune 500 having it in New Orleans is the
and why they return. companies, top lecturers, busi- best place because the food is
ness minds and CEOs, Sharpton crazy good!”
MARY J. BLIGE said. She hopes her performance is an
The Grammy Award-winning “People plan their vacations and opportunity to expose those who
songstress is no stranger to the reunions around Essence. It’s may not be familiar with her mu-
festival, having closed the show grown from just an event to al- sic.
many times in the past. most a pilgrimage. It’s the only “Expect a lot of musicality. I will
She’s scheduled to take the main place that you see the kinds be picking up a few different in-
stage Saturday at the Superdome. of crowds ranging in age from struments,” she said. “It will be
This year, though, is extra spe- grandmothers, to mothers to electric. A lot of people who hav-
cial, she said. The festival marks daughters to granddaughters,” en’t seen me live are in for a treat.
25 years and so does her album, he said. Al Sharpton I just plan to sing my heart out
“My Life.” It’s a milestone that and invite them into my world.”
“feels great.” BEVERLY & MAZE
“It’s one of the most important This year the festival is paying DONNIE MCCLURKIN
albums of my career. It’s when tribute to one of its longtime Before the thousands of festi-
I started a relationship with my stars: Maze, featuring Frankie val-goers head home Sunday,
fans,” she said. “I could tour on Beverly. many of them gather at the con-
that album for the rest of my life For 15 years, Beverly and Maze vention center for a gospel ser-
and not make another song.” closed the Essence Festival, often vice to connect spiritually.
Blige said she never doubted the turning the Superdome floor into McClurkin, a pastor and sing-
festival would reach the quar- a sea of dancing fans. Beverly er, has performed and hosted
ter-century mark. has an almost cult-like following the service multiple times and
“It’s been nothing but huge since with devoted fans who sing along says he’s looking forward to this
Day 1,” she said. “People from all with him. During a Maze perfor- year’s event.
over the world and all walks of mance, fans can be seen dancing “It’s really devoted to us as Afri-
life flock to this big, black event. in the aisles, many wearing white can Americans, not just women,
Everyone’s coming to see what’s clothing as Beverly often does. but to the black experience,” Mc-
going on, to come to New Orle- He says he’s always amazed to Clurkin said. “At this point, it’s
ans, to eat. The food down there see how fans react. Frankie Beverly got to be one of most sought after
is crazy good and there’s a party “They don’t have to do that, but it tickets in the world.”
every other night. There’s lots of shows they’re still into us and to The “We Fall Down” singer said
entrepreneurship around, there’s still be in that position to do that, he’s awed by the festival’s “diver-
gospel, there’s everything. It’s I’m moved and pleased by it. To sity and appreciation for ethnic
just phenomenal.” be back this year is like getting accomplishment” and that the
Blige received BET’s Lifetime with your family again,” he said. event is also a platform for gos-
Achievement Award in June. Beverly’s run at the festival end- pel performers.
She and rapper Nas released a ed in 2010 when a new producer “It exposes us to people who may
new single, “Thriving” in May. decided to end the long tradition not have known us before and
They both perform Saturday and of Maze as the closer. Many fans gives us an opportunity to min-
will co-headline a tour that kicks were disappointed despite the ister to people from all walks of
off following the festival. Nas is great talent tapped to close such life,” McClurkin said. “A major
also marking a 25th anniversary, as Beyonce, Lionel Richie, Aretha part of the festival is set aside
for his debut record, “Illmatic.” Franklin and Earth, Wind and for a Sunday morning service
Fire. In 2015, Beverly returned and people make their way to
REV. AL SHARPTON for an appearance that coincided it whether they’re there to see
Sharpton has attended and par- with the festival’s recognition of a Janet Jackson or a Beyonce,
ticipated in every festival since its the 10-year anniversary of Hurri- they’re crammed into that hall to
Donnie McClurkin
inception in 1994. And, as a re- cane Katrina. serve God.”
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F&B Lynzy Valles, MDT
ARTISAN PRESENTS ART OF EDOMAE SUSHI
M GM is presenting
traditional sushi
crafted by renowned
two different red vine-
gars, so that every grain
is coated with a ruby
people. As such, I was
lucky enough to achieve
a Michelin star at the
Michelin-starred sushi shine and umami flavor restaurant I worked at
master Hiroyuki Sato, with sourness, saltiness six years ago,” said the
now the chef-owner of and a mellow aftertaste. chef.
sushi restaurant Hak- This unique rice always This limited-time cu-
koku in Tokyo. takes center stage and is linary residence will
Previously the chef of pressed at the right tem- offer a premium Japa-
sushi restaurant Sushi perature to pair perfect- nese-style dining experi-
Tokami, which is rec- ly with the finest seafood ence, serving in Omakase
ognized as one of the on top – thanks to the or in a-la-carte style
best sushi restaurants chef ’s determination to with the freshest season-
in Japan, Sato helped source the finest seafood al ingredients arriving
the restaurant earn one at Toyosu Fish Market in to Macau every two days
Michelin star in just half Tokyo everyday by him- from Toyosu Fish Mar-
a year. self –delivering the most ket.
Later on, Sato creat- traditional flavor of Edo- “The rice [that we use]
ed his own vision of mae sushi. With Sato’s is harvested by farmers
the Japanese delicacy attention to detail, each in Kumamoto prefecture
at Hakkoku, one of the piece of Nigiri pressed using organic farming
most hotly anticipated and served by him is tru- without pesticides, re-
new sushi restaurants ly an expression of sushi sulting in a rice that is
to open in the heart of perfection. 80% white. The balance
Ginza, Tokyo, which ex- “I have been a sushi ar- between the moisture
clusively serves a limited tisan for 16 years. When and taste is really good,”
number of diners every I was young I played said the chef.
night. guitar in a band. At the The pop-up is staffed
Dubbed a culinary in- same time, I worked as by five skilled Japanese
novator with great re- a restaurant waiter,” the chefs from Sato’s restau-
spect to tradition, rice chef recalled. rant in Tokyo.
is always at the heart of Sato’s family ran a sushi Omakase is offered
Sato’s sushi. He mixes restaurant, which influ- in courses of 7, 10 and
the “Shari,” sushi rice, enced him to become a 13 pieces of sushi.
with his trademark “Aka- sushi artisan. The culinary residence
zu” seasoning. The sea- “I wanted to be an ar- will run until September
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WHAT’S ON
while performers from Angola and Brazil interpret
its long and profound history with the combination
of distinctive music and dance; music groups from
East Timor and Guinea-Bissau bring the most
prestigious musical performances in the area and
exude infinite charm.
Time: 6:30pm-8pm
Venue: Iao Hon Market, Garden and Carmo Fair
Admission: Free
Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau
Enquiries: (853) 2836 6866
http://www.icm.gov.mo/fcp/2019/EN/
TODAY (JUL 5)
Concert by The Macau Chinese Orchestra
The Macau Chinese Orchestra, under the auspices
of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, has always been
committed to promoting Chinese music to the
world. This year, the Macau Chinese Orchestra joins
hands with Hélder Moutinho, a famous Fado singer MONDAY (JUL 8)
from Portugal, to present the concert “Traditional Sunless Asteroid AO22
Chinese Strings and Fado”. The concert fully
demonstrates the achievements of cultural and Local art association Ox Warehouse invited Sun
artistic exchanges between China and Portugal Xiaoyu – an artist with a master’s degree from the
and reflects the unique charm of the harmonious China Academy of Art’s School of Intermedia Art –
integration of Chinese and Portuguese cultures. to participate in a residency project in Macau as part
Hélder Moutinho showcases the soul and passion Strolling in the Garden, Listening to Music of an art research programme. She spent her time
of traditional Portuguese Fado music with his formulating a collection of images called Sunless
unique and ringing voice, allowing the audience to The “Strolling in the Garden, Listening to Music” Asteroid. The effort has culminated in this solo
indulge in the delicate and touching melodies. In series, held on weekends, takes the Macau Chinese exhibition, curated by Lin Canwen. It features Sun
this concert, the Macau Chinese Orchestra presents Orchestra to several of the city’s most culturally- Xiaoyu’s latest work, “No Destinations”.
a number of beautiful classics of Chinese music apposite sites, from the Macau Tea Culture House,
integrated with enchanting Fado music rendered located beside the Lou Lim Ioc Garden, and the Time: 12pm-7pm (closed on Mondays)
by the Portuguese singer. The combination of nearby Chun Chao Tong Pavilion to the Mandarin’s Until: August 4, 2019
traditional Chinese music and Fado music will offer House. This month’s edition of the event series visits Venue: Post-Ox Warehouse Experimental Site
the audience a new musical experience. the Jao Tsung-I Academy. Admission: Free
Organizer: Ox Warehouse
Time: 8pm Time: 3pm and 4:30pm Enquiries: (853) 2853 0026
Venue: Macau Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium Venue: Jao Tsung-I Academy oxwarehouse.blogspot.com
Admission: MOP150, MOP200, MOP250 Admission: Free
Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699
Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699 Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra
www.icm.gov.mo www.icm.gov.mo/ochm
Ticketing Service: (853) 2855 5555
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SUNDAY (JUL 7)
“Designing the Future” Achievement Exhibition
TUESDAY (JUL 9)
TOMORROW (JUL 6) It’s been almost four years since the Macau Lush Valley Exhibition 2019 – Butterfly
Traditional Music and Dance Performance Designers Association decided to revamp a run- Dance
from China and Portuguese-speaking Countries down factory and set up Macau Design Centre.
It serves as a platform to promote in China and To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Macau
Art troupes from Jingzhou, Hubei Province, China overseas local creative design. The association SAR, and the 8th anniversary of Macau Lush Valley
and art groups from eight Portuguesespeaking has collaborated with institutions in Mainland Creative Space, the venue has invited 28 artists to
countries meet this summer in Macau to offer China, Hong Kong, the Taiwan region, Japan, the take part in its major annual exhibition. This year the
local audiences traditional music and dance Netherlands, and Portuguese-speaking countries. theme is “Butterfly Dance”. The showcase includes
performances, showcasing the unique charm Now the Centre is holding an exhibition to share works from artists across a range of disciplines:
of Chinese and Portuguese performing arts and information about its achievements and those of local painter Cindy Ng Sio Ieng; wood sculptor Tong
creating a festive atmosphere. Eight distinctive local designers. Chong; and Macau-based photographer Paul Dale.
traditional music and dance performances will be
presented at Carmo Fair, Taipa and Iao Hon Market Time: 11am-7pm (closed on Monday) Time: 11:30am-6:30pm (closed on Mondays and
Garden. The Jingzhou Theatre Group from Hubei Until: July 12, 2019 Public Holidays)
Province presents the best of traditional Han Opera Venue: Macau Design Centre, Travessa da Fabrica Until: July 30, 2019
to demonstrate the essence of Chinese arts. Artists No. 5 Venue: Macau Lush Valley Creative Space
from Portugal, Cape Verde, Mozambique and São Admission: Free Admission: Free
Tomé and Príncipe will present performances with Enquiries: (853) 2852 0335 Organizer: Macau Lush Valley Creative Space
unique instruments to showcase local traditions and Organizer: Macau Design Centre Enquiries: (853) 6288 0893
their longstanding musical cultural connotations; www.dcmacau.com Email: lvcs.mo@gmail.com
05.07.2019 fri WEDNESDAY (JUL 10) Art Power Jamming – Joe Leong x Ling Fan Ark - Association of Macau Art has since last year been holding its Art Power Jamming exhibition series at local cultural venue 10 Fantasia. Each exhibition brings together two association members to work in various media and on various themes. The latest exhibition, with Dophine Wong acting as curator, features works by Joe Leong and Ling Fan. Time: 11am-6pm (closed on Mondays) Until: July 17, 2019 Venue: 10 Fantasia, Kei Luen Bld, R. de São Miguel 17 Admission: Free Organizer: Ark - Association of Macau Art Enquiries: (853) 2835 4582 ark-assmcart.blogspot.com THURSDAY (JUL 11) One Piece Animation 20th Anniversary Exhibition (Macau) Almost 20 years ago, the anime television series One Piece made its premiere on Japanese television, following up the success of Eiichiro Oda’s manga series, described by various sources as the best-selling such series of all time. Now Macau Convention Centre is hosting a special exhibition for fans – locals and visitors – who grew up watching the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates crew and their search for the world’s ultimate treasure. Time: 12pm-8pm (last entrance 7:30pm) Until: September 1, 2019 Venue: Macau Convention Centre (opposite Macau International Airport) Admission: MOP160 Organizer: Macau Convention Center Enquiries: (853) 6288 9485 Facebook: OnePiece20inMacau Ticketing Service: (853) 2855 5555 www.macauticket.com
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