So much to do, so little time

For every show that we write about in Charleston Scene, there seems to be 19 that we don't have room for. That's a good problem to have when you are putting an entertainment publication together. I think we hit the best of the best, though. I'm particularly excited about the local production of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." If "Star Wars" didn't exist, I'd call "Hedwig" my favorite movie of all time. (I'm a dork at heart, what can I say?) Anyway, I hope you all check it out. See Page 19 and read below.

Also, Karen Silvestro's "Paperdoll" show (Page 38) promises to be a good one. I really dig Karen's artwork, and she has a great soul. Other highlights? Today's Taashki Trunk Show at Monkee's of Daniel Island. Leah María Suarez and Duda Lucena at the Footlight Players Theatre on Saturday. Oh, yeah, and The "Moscow Never Sleeps" party at Torch on Friday. Ah! When will I find time to sleep?

On a side note, check me out on 98.9 FM's "Sunday Morning Mimosa" show from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday. I'll be talking about art, poetry, pop culture and more. Tune in!

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday // American Theater, 446 King St.

Winner of the 2001 Obie Award and Outer Circle Critics Award for best off-Broadway musical, John Cameron Mitchell's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" film told the story of a young East German boy named Hansel (Hedwig) whose life's dream is to find his other half. The film has since gone on to be a cult favorite. The local production of "Hedwig" will be shown Friday and Saturday, and audiences will be greeted with an almost David Lynch-esque, circuslike atmosphere featuring the talents of local burlesque favorites Skye Paige (aka Betty Rawker), Brandy Valentine and Tiger Roxx of Bizzaro Burlesque, and much more. Audiences attending the performance are encouraged to come in their glam rock best for a shot at instant fame on stage with Hedwig. "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" is equal parts rock 'n' roll, stand up comedy and glam rock. Not to be missed. Tickets are $20-$24. See Page 19 for more information.

Charleston Battery's final home game

7:30 p.m. Saturday // Blackbaud Stadium, Daniel Island

It's the Charleston Battery's final regular season home game on Saturday night as the Charlotte Eagles come to town for a 7:30 p.m. match at Blackbaud Stadium. A free soccer ball will be given to the first 500 children who come through the turnstiles. At half-time, one fan will have a chance to win $10,000 with the Heritage Trust Kick for Cash, plus the team will announce the annual player awards. Immediately following the match, there will be a fireworks display. The Battery needs a win or a tie to claim a franchise first regular season championship; the winner of the regular season advances directly to the USL-2 Championship game and avoids the potential pitfall of a semifinal playoff match. For tickets, directions or for information, call 971-GOAL (4625) or visit www.charlestonbattery.com. Tickets are $10-18. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Christina Cone comes home

Saturday and Tuesday // Eye Level Art and The Windjammer

Christina Cone returns home to Charleston from New York, where after teaming up with Ward Williams (Jump, Little Children), she's quickly become a staple in the New York singer-songwriter scene. She'll perform two dates in Charleston: 8 p.m. Saturday at Eye Level Art (103 Spring St.) and 10 p.m. Tuesday at The Windjammer (1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms). Kristin Abbott and The Young Republic will open for her at the Eye Level Art show. Tickets for the Eye Level Art show are $7 in advance and $10 the day of the show. Call 278-2374. The Windjammer show is free.