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Bridal Section January 19, 2017

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What’s Happening

Timothy Waldrop The latest exhibit at the EAC.

4 Record-setting year

Missouri History Museum reels in visitors.

11 "Toni Erdmann" A hard film to love.

14 The perfect gown Comfort is key for a long day.

15 Father of the bride He can have a variety of roles.

16 What's too many?

Tips for trimming the guest list.

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Groundhog Day

Woodstock, Ill., ready for annual events.

Friday January 20_______ • S a i n t L o u i s A u t o S h o w, America's Center & The Dome, St. Louis • Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis • Hidden Valley Ski. Tube. Ride., Hidden Valley Ski, St. Louis • Calloway Circus, Decedy, Strikes Back, The VIII, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Yonder Mountain String Band, w/The Railsplitters, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

• Struggle Jennings, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• K e l l y Ts a l t a s , C i c e r o ' s , University City, 6:30 p.m.

• Chris Scott, Matt Jordan, Joshua Stanley, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:30 p.m.

• Regina Carter: Simply Ella, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• An American in Paris, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until January 29, 2017 • Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 • 50 Years Of Blood, Sweat And Cheers- A Tribute to The St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2017 • IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition,

International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until January 22, 2017 • The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 • Self-Taught Genius: Treasures f ro m t h e A m e r i c a n F o l k A r t Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday January 21_______ • S a i n t L o u i s A u t o S h o w, America's Center & The Dome, St. Louis • Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis • Hidden Valley Ski. Tube. Ride.,

Hidden Valley Ski, St. Louis • Mardi Gras Family Winter Carnival, Soulard Market Park, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• 4th Annual Maplewood Sweet Tooth Tour, Historic Downtown Maplewood, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• The Lumineers, Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Blaire Hanks, Austin Peckham, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Winter Warm-up ft. OneDay, special guests, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:00 p.m.

• Night In The Clouds 2, Cicero's, University City, 7:00 p.m.

Regina Carter: Simply Ella, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• Menagerie, The Sun Theater, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• An American in Paris, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until January 29, 2017 • Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 • 50 Years Of Blood, Sweat And Cheers- A Tribute to The St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2017 • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017

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Artist inspired by hurricane's impact EAC featuring the works of Timothy Waldrop

By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge

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hen one recalls the days of Hurricane Katrina, thoughts of the devastation to New Orleans immediately come to mind. But before the water breached New Orleans’ levees, Katrina took aim upon the city of Biloxi, Mississippi, leaving the area in complete ruin.

The Biloxi devastation impacted SIUE graduate and Western Illinois University Art Professor Timothy Waldrop as he watched his hometown be destroyed.

Biloxi’s devastation also impacted Waldrop’s art which is currently being featured in the Edwardsville Arts Center’s “Recollecting” exhibit that runs from Jan. 6 through Feb. 3.

Waldrop grew up in Biloxi earning his B.F.A. in drawing and painting from Gulfport, Mississippi’s, William Carey College in 1998. After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Waldrop, and his wife, Laura, moved to Edwardsville so that Waldrop could attend SIUE and obtain his M.F.A. in painting.

Upon graduating from SIUE in 2001, Waldrop worked as an adjunct instructor at SIUE before accepting a position at Western Illinois University in Macomb in 2002. While Waldrop, Laura and their three children have lived in Macomb since, Waldrop still thinks of Biloxi as home and his art references his connection to this small city in the Deep South.

“I would consider myself to be a very nostalgic individual by nature. I blame this mostly on the fact that I am a “transplant” to the Midwest from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Consequently, I am compelled to choose imagery that I connect with on somewhat of a personal level,” Waldrop said about his art. “The images that I choose are often autobiographical and tend to reference or honor chosen memories in some form.”

The title of the EAC exhibit, “Recollecting,” references the various memories Waldrop has used to develop many of the works in the exhibit. “Some of the pieces are part of an earlier body of work that I developed after Hurricane Katrina devastated much of the area where I am from - Biloxi, Mississippi,” he explained.

One particular image, “TullisToledano Manor,” in Waldrop’s collection is especially meaningful to him. “My wife and I were actually married on the grounds of this historic building in 1998,” he said. “This building has become somewhat of an icon for me. Unfortunately, this structure as well as hundreds more that were similar in appearance and age were completely swept away by the hurricane’s immense tidal surge.”

Another interesting piece in the exhibit that references Biloxi and the aftermath of Katrina is a piece entitled, “Gulf Coast Memorial.”

Waldrop explained that this piece

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"Titan" by Timothy Waldrop. is a three dimensional wreath, much like a wreath someone would leave at a WWII memorial or at the Arlington National Cemetery. “I thought it would be appropriate for me to honor what happened to the coast after the hurricane with a wreath,” he noted. “As me honoring where I’m from.”

His “Gulf Coast Memorial” wreath is a sculptural work made from numerous individual parts.

“For each of the parts I made a mold and then I cast each of the parts in a type of resin. Then I assembled them all together and painted it to look as though it was like a rusted cast iron,” Waldrop pointed out.

This wreath and another one he made in a copper patina are two of the pieces that he favors in his collection yet wreaths are also bittersweet when he thinks about them. They represent the loss of the Biloxi iconic places Waldrop recalls from his youth yet he favors them because of the time he has invested in them. “They both took me forever to make. I had to make so many molds, casts and all the little parts. Then each of the parts had to be connected together. It was like a full summer trying to get those two wreaths complete,” he stressed.

Waldrop added that he is also particularly fond of a piece in the exhibit entitled, “Deluge” that features an aerial view of a building being flooded which also has frogs around it.

About a third of the “Recollecting” exhibit is inspired

by Katrina through landscape and architecture references. Then there’s also images of magnolia flowers and aquatic life like crawfish, blue crab and oyster shells that are familiar images from Waldrop’s hometown on the Gulf Coast.

Some of Waldrop’s more recent paintings in this exhibit are a bit

of a departure from the Katrina series. “I have been working on a new series of paintings of roosters which have been inspired by my late uncle,” Waldrop noted. “He raised roosters as a hobby, and so as sort of a tribute to him, I have been painting images of these

animals. I suppose that to a certain degree, I have been attempting to “recreate” what I was accustomed to seeing in my past - before moving to the Midwest.”

Another interesting aspect of Waldrop’s art is the process in which he produces his pieces.

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"Deluge" by Timothy Waldrop.

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“Sometimes I like to scrape things away and then repaint them. Sometimes that’s just to get the drawing right or get the proportions right,” he added.

“I really like to just beat up the surface and give it some age or some history and then use that to my advantage.”

Waldrop hopes that people who visit his exhibit will walk away with an awareness that Hurricane Katrina also destroyed Biloxi – destruction that got little media attention after the levees in New Orleans broke.

He also hopes his exhibit will give visitors the sense of importance to being in tune with their own heritage and the cultural significance of their own life’s path. “I keep doing these sort of things I guess to make my kids aware of where I’m from and what my wife and I have experienced.

Just to pass down information to them,” Waldrop pointed out.

“Recollecting” opened Jan. 6 and will run until Feb. 3. Waldrop, along with his family, will attend a special artist reception on Jan. 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. where he hopes to reconnect with former professors and old friends from his days spent in Edwardsville. “I still really speak highly of SIUE. Even though I teach at another school in the state, I still encourage my students that get their undergraduate degree to maybe pursue SIUE for their graduate studies,” Waldrop stressed.

“Because I do think it is really a great program. There’s a lot to offer there, it’s in a good location, and there’s good faculty.”

The Edwardsville Arts Center, located at 6061 Center Grove Road in Edwardsville, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

It is closed Sunday through Tuesday.

View more of Waldrop’s work at www.timwaldrop.com

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People Missouri History Museum welcomes more than a half million visitors For The Edge The Missouri History Museum welcomed a record 517,337 visitors in 2016. This is the most visitors the Museum has received since the 1930s when Charles Lindbergh’s trophies were on display during the height of his popularity. 2016 also marks the third consecutive year that the Museum has surpassed 400,000 visitors, another first since the 1930s. “ O u r s t a ff h a s re a l l y b e e n looking at the trends in museums and listening to visitors to understand what people want to see in exhibitions,” said Dr. Frances Levine, president of the Missouri History Museum.

The Missouri History Museum staff credits a fundamentally new approach to special exhibitions for this recent attendance trend. The Museum shifted from its special exhibition schedule of mostly national traveling shows to a focus on local history. They decided to create more exhibits in-house, showcasing St. Louis’ history in new and innovative ways. This schedule of regionally focused exhibitions has also allowed the Museum to present more of its renowned collection of artifacts to the public.

“Most museums rely on one big exhibit, often a traveling show, to get big numbers and then go back to business as usual,” said Dr. Jody Sowell, director of exhibitions and research. “They see a huge fall in the numbers the next year. We have turned this practice on its head by making a commitment to tell more local stories, display more of our collection, and do it all in new and compelling ways. That philosophy is paying off with consistently high attendance numbers.”

When the emphasis on local exhibitions began in 2014, the museum saw a 63 percent increase in attendance over the previous year. From 2000 to 2013, the average annual attendance was 354,789. The most recent three-year attendance average is 484,235.

Creating special exhibitions in-house, utilizing mostly the Missouri History Museum’s own collection has resulted in some of the most popular special exhibitions the Museum has ever hosted.

Four of the top five most-attended exhibitions in the organization’s 150-year history have opened during the past three years: 250 in 250 in 2014; A Walk in 1875 St. Louis in 2015; Little Black Dress: From Mourning to Night and Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis, both in 2016.

“Every day I walk through the Museum and see our galleries full of visitors who are engaged and enthralled by the stories we are telling,” said Dr. Levine. “We often see crowds stretching out of our special exhibition galleries as members of the public literally line up to learn about history. That is a thrilling sight for us as educators to see.”

In addition to a locally focused exhibition schedule, the Missouri History Museum also credits its robust schedule of programming and its worldrenowned collection for drawing record numbers. That can especially be seen in the increase in attendance to the Museum’s Library and Research Center on Skinker Blvd., which welcomed 6,684 visitors in 2016. That is the most visitors to the Library and Research Center since in opened in 1992, due in large part to new K-12 programming at this building.

“We are so appreciative of our tax funding that allows us to keep our doors open, but we are especially grateful to our members and our sponsors for years like this one,” said Dr. Levine. “We could not create so many new exhibits in-house, present so many programs and conserve more artifacts without that additional support.”

The Missouri History Museum has been active in the St. Louis community since 1866. Founding members established the organization “for the purpose of

saving from oblivion the early history of the city and state.”

Today, the Missouri Historical Society serves as the confluence of historical perspectives and contemporary issues. Due to its innovative approach to public ser vice, t he Missour i H ist or y Museum was the first recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Museum Services in 1994.

The Missouri History Museum offers programs and outreach services, including traveling exhibitions; tours; theatrical and musical presentations; programs

for school classes and youth groups; family festivals; special events; workshops; and lectures.

The Missouri History Museum is funded by the St. Louis City and County taxpayers through the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District and by private donations. The Museum is open seven days a week with general admission always free.

The Missouri History Museum in Forest Park also operates the Library and Research Center at 2 2 5 S o u t h S k i n k e r B o u l e v a rd near the Washington University campus.

Above, visitors explore Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis at the Missouri History Museum during the last week of 2016. Route 66 was created in-house by the Missouri History Museum staff to tell the unique story of the Mother Road in St. Louis. At left, the exterior of the Missouri History Museum. Top photo Missouri History Museum. Left photo Bill Tucker.

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People People planner Coliseum Revisited Dance scheduled

The Coliseum Revisited Dance is going to be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Lang & McClain (formerly The Guild!) and The OWLS will be playing.

There are advance tickets sales only with limited seating for this dance. Tickets cost $20 per person and are available to purchase at TJs, Country Corner, Benld City Hall and FNB in Benld, and Hick Appliances, and United Community Bank in Gillespie – or by phone contact Lynn at 217-835-2330 or Norm 217-835-2130. Tickets may be purchased at these locations starting Monday, January 16th, and can be mailed by calling one of the above Build Benld Committee Members.

The Gillespie Civic Center doors will open at 6pm on Saturday, February 25th. Tickets are $20 per person that includes Cash Bar with Beer, Wine, Setups and snacks – Bring Your Own Liquor and Snacks. Live music starts at 7pm with The OWLS playing all of your old favorites. Around 830pm Lang and McClain will take the stage for the rest of the evening (till 11pm).

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Event sponsored by Build Benld, Coliseum Concerts and Ubben & Associates.

Improvised Shakespeare Company at the Hett on Jan. 26

Based on the audience’s suggestion for a title, the Improvised Shakespeare Company will create an unscripted, often hilarious Elizabethan-style play at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m.

The all-male cast will brush up on its “thee’s” and “thou’s” for an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the rhyming verse and themes of William Shakespeare. Nothing is planned, rehearsed or written, the characters are created as you watch, and if you wonder where the story is going... so do the actors.

The night could reveal a tragedy, comedy or history. Each play is completely improvised and therefore entirely new.

Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students or children, and free for McKendree University students. Visit theHett.com for ticket information.

The Improvised Shakespeare Company has performed its critically acclaimed show to sold out audiences in Chicago since 2005. Its national touring company has entertained audiences across the U.S., including the Piccolo Spoleto Fringe Festival, Off Broadway in New York City, Bonnaroo, and the Just For Laughs festival. The troupe has been named best improvisation group by the Chicago Reader and the Chicago Examiner and has received numerous awards in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.

Alton Brown to appear at The Fox

Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown has announced “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science” (www.altonbrownlive.com) will visit an additional 40 cities in 2017 including St. Louis’ Fabulous Fox Theatre on Sunday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Later this year during Thanksgiving week, Brown will make his Broadway debut for eight performances at the Barrymore Theatre. Brown created a new form of entertainment – the live culinary variety show – with his “Edible Inevitable Tour”, which played in over 100 cities with more than 150,000 fans in attendance. The first leg of Eat Your Science sold 100,000 tickets in the 40 cities Brown visited.

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Brown says fans can expect “all-new everything including songs, new comedy, new puppets, and bigger and better potentially dangerous food demonstrations.” Critics and fans have raved about the interactive components of Brown’s shows. He promises “plenty of new therapy inducing opportunities during our audience participation segments. I don’t want to give too much away, but this time we’re going to play a little game.”

Brown has a knack for mixing together science, music and food into two hours of pure entertainment. “Plus, you’ll see things I’ve never been allowed to do on TV.” Brown, author of the James Beard award winning “I’m Just Here for the Food” and New York Times bestselling sequence “Good Eats,” is releasing his new cookbook through Ballantine Books (an imprint of Random House) on September 27 and it is available for preorder now.

“Alton Brown: EveryDayCook”, or EDC as Brown calls it, is a collection of more than 100 personal recipes as well as a pinch of science and history. He has hosted numerous series including “Cutthroat Kitchen,” “Camp Cutthroat” and “Iron Chef America” and created, produced and hosted the Peabody award winning series “Good Eats” for 13 years on Food Network; Good Eats can still be seen on the Cooking Channel and Netflix.

Information about Alton Brown or the Eat Your Science tour can be found on Facebook: /altonbrown; Twitter: @ altonbrown; Instagram: @altonbrown; or use the tour hashtag #AltonBrownLive.

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People People planner The National Children’s Cancer Society presents “An Evening with the Cardinals”

The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS) is thrilled to announce the Fifth Annual “An Evening with the Cardinals” on Saturday, January 21st, 2017 featuring Hall-of-Famers Lou Brock and Red Schoendienst along with Cardinals Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Shannon. These baseball legends and long-time friends will share behind-the-scenes stories and reminisce about their illustrious careers. As in previous years, Dan McLaughlin of Fox Sports Midwest will serve as emcee and host a moderated question and answer session.

The evening will also include silent & live auctions featuring oneof-a-kind memorabilia. A patron cocktail party and dinner will precede the event. All proceeds support the organization’s mission of providing emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and

survivors.

Since 1987, NCCS has distributed over $63 million to more than 40,000 children with cancer. For more information on “An Evening with the Cardinals,” visit thenccs.org/ cardinals or contact Emily Hickner a t e h i c k n e r @ t h e N C C S . o rg o r 314.446.5226.

The National Children’s Cancer Society, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a not-for-profit organization providing emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors. For more information call 314-241-1600 or visit thenccs.org or facebook.com/ thenccs.

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People People planner Events planned in Alton area

The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the following events.information, call (636) 899-0090.

Eagle Meet and Greet Saturday, January 21, 2017 Saturday, January 28, 2017 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Alton Visitor Center 200 Piasa Street Alton, IL 62002 This program gives you the opportunity to see multiple species of birds of prey including an American Bald Eagle up close and personal! Ask and learn about their species and habitats. For more information, call (800) 258-6645.

Live Bald Eagles at TreeHouse Wildlife Center Saturday, Jan. 21 – Sunday, Jan. 22 Saturday, Jan. 28 – Sunday, Jan. 29 10:00 am to 3:00 pm TreeHouse Wildlife Center 23956 Green Acres Road Dow, IL 62022 (618) 466-2990 There will be live bald eagles every weekend in January and February at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center. Free admission. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call (618) 466-2990.

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Admission: $5 per person Audubon Center Birds of Winter Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 and Sunday, Jan. 15 Saturday, Jan. 21 – Sunday, Jan. 22 Saturday, Jan. 28 – Sunday, Jan. 29 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Audubon Center at Riverlands 301 Riverlands Way West Alton, MO 63386 Join us this winter at the Audubon Center at Riverlands, located inside the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, for wildlife viewing and education in this Globally Significant Important Bird Area. Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans and ducks call Riverlands home during the winter.

Enjoy the view from the comfort of the Center or venture out to the water’s edge for a closer look. On Saturdays Treehouse Wildlife will be

in the Center with a bird of prey and on Sundays see a bald eagle up close and personal! For more information, call (636) 899-0090.

Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Friday, Jan. 20 Saturday, Jan. 21 Monday, Jan. 23 Thursday, Jan. 26 Friday, Jan. 27 Starting at 8:30am Pere Marquette State Park 13112 Visitor Center Lane Grafton, IL 62037 A site interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter. Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months in the area and much more.

All programs will begin at the park's visitor center at 8:30 a.m.

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"Silence"

Martin Scorsese's "Silence " is not an easy film to watch. At times it's grotesquely violent, at others tediously slow. But it is a full and worthy cinematic experience that is bold, thought provoking and utterly singular. That it's also a nearly threedecade effort from one of our living greats is just an interesting factoid in the end — plus, we've been here before a few times over with Scorsese's passion projects.

Scorsese and screenwriter Jay Cocks ("The Age of Innocence") adapted "Silence" from Shusaku Endo's 1966 novel of the same name. Set in the 17th century, the film follows two Portuguese Jesuit priests, Father Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) and Father Garrpe (Adam Driver) who journey to Japan to try to find their fellow missionary, Father Ferreira (Liam Neeson), who has been rumored to have renounced his faith.

It's an acutely dangerous mission, which Father Valignano (Ciaran Hinds) tries to dissuade Rodrigues and Garrpe from pursing. In the years after the Shimabara Rebellion, Christianity in Japan was practiced only in secret — iconography and texts were confiscated and the known and even suspected devout were tortured and killed. But, driven by faith and duty Rodrigues and Garrpe might as well not have a choice in the matter at all. They can't even fathom not going, though, and thus they do.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "some disturbing violent content."

RUNNING TIME: 161 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"A Monster Calls"

If you're not crying by the third act of "A Monster Calls," you may want to have your humanity checked.

Anyone who's experienced grief will be moved by Patrick Ness' story of a lonely 12-year-old boy and the massive woody monster who befriends him. Beautifully realized onscreen by director J.A. Bayona, it's a universal tale of how human beings cope with the unbearable pain of the death of a parent.

The award-winning 2011 novel is incredibly visual, but the story is even more affecting on film. Ness adapted and expanded his work for the screen, introducing new elements that deepen the characters and enrich the tale.

Bayona blends live-action with CGI and more traditional animation for a result that's both modern and timeless. "A Monster Calls," which considers children's feelings as real and multifaceted as anyone else's, deserves a place in the canon of artistic explorations of grief.

Newcomer Lewis MacDougall brings heartbreaking earnestness to Conor, whom the monster describes as "too old to be a kid, too young to be a man." Liam Neeson is the monster, lending his regal brogue to the computer-generated character, an ancient yew tree come to life. Felicity Jones and Sigourney Weaver give heartfelt performances as Conor's sick mother and distant grandmother, but the story centers on the relationship between the boy and his monster.

"I have come to get you, Conor O'Malley!" the monster bellows into Conor's bedroom window late one night. The giant creature says he has come to tell him three stories, and Conor should tell him a fourth.

"Who cares about stupid stories from a stupid tree that's a dream?" the boy defiantly replies. He hardly has time for a monster, even one he may have somehow summoned.

Conor is already dealing with plenty of trouble in his life: He's bullied daily at school, and his mother is so sick, she gets weaker every day.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "thematic content and some scary images."

RUNNING TIME 108 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

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"Paterson"

Waking up. Making coffee. Walking to work. Talking to coworkers. Coming home. Walking the dog. Going to the bar.

Repeating it all again. These are the mundane activities Jim Jarmusch's "Paterson " is made of. While they're the things most of us do without much thought, and often with a little dread, in "Paterson," they're everything, they're life and they're beautiful.

This quiet sentimentality is because Jarmusch is showing us this world through the eyes of a peculiar man named Paterson (a subtle, wonderful Adam Driver), a bus-driving poet in Paterson, New Jersey, who favors William Carlos Williams, author of the epic poem "Paterson." He lives with a beautiful woman, Laura (Golshifteh Farahani), and he goes about his life gently, often letting his poems take over his thoughts.

As he walks through the brick-lined, industrial landscape of Paterson, we hear him working out a poem in his head. "We have plenty of matches in our house ... we have plenty of matches in our house ..." He writes it down when he can and expands from there.

This happens often, but instead of just audio, Jarmusch scribbles Paterson's verses across the screen, daring us to really consider the words. This film isn't some quirky gimmick about a blue collar fellow with an artist's heart; it's deeply sincere and lifelike.

Part of that is because Paterson's world is full of characters — real-ish seeming people who come in and out of his life. He seems to delight in the randomness.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "some language."

RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

"Fences"

The blue music of "Fences" sings with a ferocious beauty in Denzel Washington's long-in-coming adaptation of August Wilson's masterpiece of African-American survival and sorrow.

Transfers from stage to screen often serve up only a pale reflection of the electric, live-wire theater experience. But Washington, in his good sense, has neither strained to make August's Pulitzer Prize-winning play particularly cinematic nor to "open it up" much from the confines of the staged settings.

What we have, instead, is a meat-and-potatoes drama, delivered with full-bodied, powerhouse performances and an attuned ear to the bebop rhythms of Wilson's dense, musical dialogue. The 1957-set "Fences" surely doesn't call for anything like a Stanley Kubrick treatment. Just give us the words and the people, with passion.

"Death ain't nothing but a fastball on the outside corner," says Troy Maxson (Washington), a 53-year-old garbage man in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Primarily from the hemmed-in backyard of his brick house he pours forth a torrent of rage, bitterness, pride and anguish.

"Fences," part of August's celebrated 10-part, decade-bydecade Century cycle, ought to have been made decades ago. It nearly was once, but Wilson's insistence that a black director make it was deemed impractical by a backward Hollywood.

So Washington's "Fences," the first big-screen adaption of any of Wilson's plays, is righting a wrong. The upside to the timing is that it would be difficult imagining better performers than Washington and Viola Davis, who starred together in a 2010 Broadway revival.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "thematic elements, language and some suggestive references."

RUNNING TIME: 139 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

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"Toni Erdmann"

"Toni Erdmann " is a hard film to love, but that might be the point. The German movie from the clearly talented and incisive writer/director Maren Ade seems like it should be a comedy — the lightly plotted character study is about a father trying to introduce some chaos into his adult daughter's overworked life — but it's far too cutting and uncomfortable to generate much joy.

It all hinges on how you view the father, Winifried, played by actor Peter Simonischek. Winifried is a hearty-looking man, likely in his 60s, who has a mop of unruly gray hair and a penchant for what might generously be described as pranks. He keeps a set of fake teeth in his shirt pocket which he'll pop in from time to time when he wants to take on one of his personas. He'll do this with delivery people, strangers, his mother and his extended family. But those on the receiving end never seem all that amused by Winifried's antics. Strangers don't quite know what to do with him, and his family just kind of disregard his oddities through clenched teeth. Both kinds of interactions can be almost painful to watch and even after two viewings I can't get a handle on how the movie wants us to see him, especially once he decides to concentrate all of his efforts on his 30-something daughter, Ines (Sandra Hüller).

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong sexual content, graphic nudity, language and brief drug use."

RUNNING TIME: 162 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Hidden Figures"

Theodore Melfi's buoyant "Hidden Figures" is an oldfashioned feel-good movie with powerful contemporary relevance, spearheaded by a trio of unstoppable actresses playing black women who wouldn't be stopped.

Set in 1961 Virginia, the fact-based "Hidden Figures," adapted from Margot Lee Shetterly's non-fiction book, is about three peripheral characters at NASA who made important contributions to the space race. Their workplace, at Langley, is segregated (with separate bathrooms and drinking fountains) and the offices are uniformly run by white males in suits.

But the talent and smarts of mathematician Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), budding engineer Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae) and computer supervisor Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) are becoming impossible to ignore.

Metaphors are all around. While rockets lift off, the women of "Hidden Figures" strive for their own upward movement.

Arithmetic surrounds them, but they're continuously underestimated.

"That's NASA for you. Fast with rocket ships, slow with advancement," says Kirsten Dunst's manager.

Johnson is pulled out of a pool of computers (human ones, though a room-sized IBM makes a late appearance) and brought into the all-white rocket center to check the trajectories and calculations of the scientists rushing to match Sputnik and lift John Glenn (Glen Powell) into space. Their leader is Al Harrison (a fine, scenechewing Kevin Costner), who compassionately responds to Johnson's rise.

But "Hidden Figures," punctuated by bright original songs

by Pharrell Williams (who also collaborated with Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch on the score), avoids many of the typical notes of a civil rights drama and keeps its focus on its three indomitable leads and their characters' private lives. Nobody would mistake it for a deeply complicated examination of segregation and no one will wonder if Melfi's film is going to end on a high note.

RATED: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for "thematic elements and some language."

RUNNING TIME: 126 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"Toni Erdmann" a hard film to love

By LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press "Toni Erdmann" is a hard film to love, but that might be the point. The German movie from the clearly talented and incisive writer/ director Maren Ade seems like it should be a comedy — the lightly plotted character study is about a father trying to introduce some chaos into his adult daughter's overworked life — but it's far too cutting and uncomfortable to generate much joy.

It all hinges on how you view the father, Winifried, played by actor Peter Simonischek.

Winifried is a hearty-looking man, likely in his 60s, who has a mop of unruly gray hair and a penchant for what might generously be described as pranks. He keeps a set of

fake teeth in his shirt pocket which he'll pop in from time to time when he wants to take on one of his personas. He'll do this with delivery people, strangers, his mother and his extended family. But those on the receiving end never seem all that amused

by Winifried's antics. Strangers don't quite know what to do with him, and his family just kind of disregard his oddities through clenched teeth. Both kinds of interactions can be almost painful to watch and even after two viewings I can't get a handle on how the movie wants us to see him, especially once he decides to concentrate all of his efforts on his 30-something daughter, Ines (Sandra Hüller).

After seeing Ines, serious, stressed and tethered to her phone at a family gathering, Winifried decides to surprise her with a visit

to Bucharest, where her consulting job has stranded her recently. He waits for Ines in the lobby of an office building, and when she walks in with clients, he pops in the teeth and puts on a pair of sunglasses and walks up close to the group of business people. Ines doesn't break her stride, going right into the elevator complex. Did she see him? Did she not? It turns out she did, she just chose to ignore him. Her assistant runs out soon after to catch Winifried and say hello on behalf of her boss and invite him to a reception later that day. You can probably guess how that goes.

These two might as well be strangers, and Winified's presence is a disruptive one in Ines' highly structured life. As he tries harder to get her to lighten up, she seems to get even

more tense and stressed.

Eventually Winifried tells Ines he's leaving, only to come back and surprise her once more, this time as Toni Erdmann — fake teeth, crazy black wig and all. He tells one of her co-workers that he's a life coach. He tells a woman at a party that he's the German Ambassador. And Toni becomes Ines' companion, from the club to the countryside and at the random places he gets invited to.

The everyday relationship between adult parents and their adult children is one that the movies don't often explore, unless there's some reason for everyone to be together — an illness, a death, a fraught holiday. It's refreshing to just have that reality be the basis for a character study, minus the tragedy, and clocking in at 162 minutes

"Hidden Figures" a hidden gem

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge When the great American hero John Glenn passed away last month, it closed the door for many people on one of the truly treasured chapters in our nation's history. As the last surviving Mercury astronaut, Glenn was a link to mesmerizing moments of the 1960s when the Space Race dominated headlines, inspired children across the country, and united our people in a way that has always made my heart beat with a patter of pride. I also knew that Glenn would be a part of the new film "Hidden Figures" and I silently wondered if he'd had a chance to screen it before his death. Now, a few weeks later, moviegoers the world over are learning a very important lesson about other members of the NASA orbital support team that have gone unsung for many years.

Three characters are brought into focus by this picture, each a hero of her day, and it's a wonderful lesson to see their perspective some sixty years later. Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) is a stern, maternal leader who oversees the computers at NASA's Langley office complex. I refer, ultimately, to the warehousesized IBM mainframe that she tirelessly self-teaches herself to operate, but also the computational pool of African-American women that do the triple and quadruple checks of the arithmetic of the genius engineers and mathematicians calculating the launch and landing data for Alan Shephard, Gus Grissom, and finally Glenn. She is put-upon and handles her work with both pride and aptitude, but constantly butts heads with her immediate supervisor, a white peer played by Kirsten Dunst.

Vaughan is qualified and does the work of a supervisor. Why is she

not being promoted or compensated fairly?

Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae) is an engineering support worker. She flits between different departments troubleshooting whatever plague is putting a crimp in the day's work.

She's a headstrong flirt, backing up her brash style with a capability that inspires her co-workers to support her for candidacy into the engineer training program. To do so, she must attend night classes at a segregated high school in Hampton, a daunting task for women in her day. She first petitions the courts for a date to hear her case and then the judge to support her endeavor. There is no shortage of obstacles to overcome in this movie, but Jackson's character says it best when she pleads with the arbiter to consider what history will make of his decision in a hundred years' time.

I think we'll be just as surprised and embarrassed as we feel now, given

they length of segregation in our culture.

Jackson and Vaughan, both no longer with us, are used primarily in "Hidden Figures" to support Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), a genius roped in to help the big boys create the non-existent math needed to return Glenn from orbit to re-entry.

She spends a fair amount of time befuddling the stodgy chief engineer (Jim Parsons) and winning the trust of their boss, a composite character, played with gentlemanly aplomb by Kevin Costner, architect of several best scenes in the movie in which you will require a handkerchief. As a devoted fan of NASA and this period of American greatness, I'm sorry to say that Johnson was the only one of the titular trio that I was previously familiar with. She worked for the space administration for decades, has a building named after her, and still resides in Hampton, where I have it

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on good authority that she was able to see the film with her family just a few weeks ago, at the ripe old age of 98.

Watching the stories of these women unfold was not just entertaining, but affirming. I've encountered not one soul that didn't love this movie - from my parents to a handful of college students I encountered after my show. There's something here about overcoming the adversity of the era that wins fans.

Jackson was black. Vaughan's career was stalled by bureaucracy. Johnson struggled to fit in as a very talented woman in a room full of overqualified white men. All were tenacious and I thoroughly enjoyed this salute to them.

"Hidden Figures" runs 127 minutes and is rated PG for thematic elements and some language. I give this film three and a half stars out of four.

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Depending on the time of day their weddings take place, brides can spend 12 hours or more in their wedding gowns on their wedding day. However, when shopping for their gowns, brides may prioritize beauty over comfort, e v e n t h o u g h i t ’ s e n t i re l y p o s s i b l e t o find a gown that’s both stunning and comfortable.

When staff and friends or family who have come along to offer advice start to blush over wedding gowns, brides-tobe may feel pressured to downplay any discomfort they feel.

To m a k e s u re b r i d e s l o o k f l a w l e s s a n d e l e g a n t b u t a re s t i l l c o m f o r t a b l e in their wedding gowns, consider the following tips.

Know what to highlight and what to cover up. No two body types are the same, and many women feel certain parts of their bodies are their best assets while they want to downplay others. Try on gowns that play up your best features. If you have shapely legs, consider a dramatic gown with a slit to show them off. Certain gowns can enhance the decollete or show off an hourglass shape.

R e m e m b e r, m a n y g o w n s c a n b e modified so that you feel secure and confident. Sleeves can be added or fabric placed to cover up any perceived flaws.

Confidence and pride are important parts of the comfort factor.

Get sized correctly. Bridal gown sizes do not coincide with street sizes. Depending on the manufacturer, brides may have to select gowns that are several sizes larger than they would normally wear. This should not be a cause for alarm.

Brides should go by their measurements. Attempting to squeeze into a dress that is too small will only lead to discomfort on the wedding day.

P u rc h a s e t h e r i g h t u n d e rg a r m e n t s .

Improperly fitting bras, shapewear and other undergarments can lead to discomfort as well. Some seamstresses can sew in supportive cups to remove the need for separate bras.

B r i d e s c a n e x p l o re v a r i o u s o p t i o n s to reduce the visibility of certain accoutrements.

Move around in the gown. Brides should not just stand in front of the mirror and smile when trying on gowns. Put them through their paces.

Tr y s i t t i n g , b e n d i n g a n d e v e n a little dancing. Make sure the dress is comfortable to move around in.

Try different options. The gown brides have in mind may not be the one they ultimately go home with. Explore different s t y l e s a n d m a t e r i a l s . C h o o s e c o o l e r, breezier fabrics and lightweight gowns, l i k e c rê p e , g e o rg e t t e o r o rg a n z a , f o r summer weddings. Heavier fabrics, such as brocade, may be more comfortable in the winter.

Wedding gowns can be both beautiful and comfortable for those who know how to shop.

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Choosing a gown is one of the most important wedding decisions.

Jewelry care and cleaning tips For The Edge Bridal gowns and tuxedos may get their fair share of attention at weddings, but the subtle details of brides’ and grooms’ wedding attire also garner guests’ attention.

Breathtaking jewelry worn by the bride, groom and members of the bridal party looks great on the day of the wedding and in photos couples will keep for decades to come. Naturally, engagement rings and bridal bands are the shining stars of the celebration.

However, other pieces of jewelry also make for cherished accessories for weddings.

Bridal jewelry is an investment worth maintaining. According to a 2013 report by the Jewelers of America, couples spend an average of $4,000 on engagement rings and more money on wedding bands. Considering several thousands of dollars may adorn the necks, fingers, ears, and wrists of bridal party members, individuals should learn how to keep their jewelry investments looking pristine.

Remove jewelry during hard work Exercise caution when wearing jewelry during strenuous activities or when jewelry can be damaged. Also, watch when handling slippery substances such as soaps and oils, as jewelry may fall off and become lost. Instead, remove precious jewelry and store it in a safe location, such as in a jewelry chest or a drawer.

Exercise caution with beauty products Apply lotion, cosmetics, perfume, cologne, and hairspray before putting on jewelry. These substances can discolor certain metals or even damage stones. Prolonged contact with perspiration and bodily oils also can cause discoloration over time. Gently wipe down jewelry with a soft cloth after wearing it to remove oils and sweat.

Be careful around swimming pools, spas and the ocean Couples should remove jewelry before partaking in water-based activities on

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Wedding bands and engagement rings have emotional and monetary value – take care of them. their honeymoons. According to jewelry retailer Zales , chlorinated water can react with the metals found in jewelry, causing color changes and even structural changes. Don’t risk jewelry falling off in the ocean. Store it in a secure location before diving in.

Beware the sun, too The Gemological Institute of America, Inc.

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states that sunlight can affect the durability and color of colored gemstones. Over time and in excess, the sun and heat can fade or damage some stones, such as amethyst, topaz and pearls. Other stones can darken with exposure to the sun.

Clean jewelry with care Rely on mild detergents and a light touch when cleaning jewelry. Use products

specifically designed for jewelry care, and read labels to ensure safety. The International Gemological Institute says seriously soiled jewelry should be professionally cleaned.

Inspect and know your jewelry Routinely inspect jewelry to test for any structural issues that can result in breakage or lost stones. Make sure any suspected problems are repaired promptly.

Weddings The father of the bride's role For The Edge Popular movies and televisions shows give the impression that the job of the father of the bride in a wedding is ultimately about making sure t h e f e s t i v i t i e s a re a d e q u a t e l y funded. In the movies, fathers fret about the costs of everything from flowers to photos.

But gone are the days when the father of the bride bankrolls his daughter ’s entire wedding.

The Knot’s “2014 Real Wedding Survey” reported that, on average, the bride’s parents contribute 43 percent of the total cost of a wedding; the bride and groom contribute another 43 percent; the groom’s parents spend 12 percent; the remaining 2 percent of the budget is paid for by family members or friends. That frees up Dad for other roles in wedding planning.

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can find ways to incorporate the father of the bride into the festivities in even more productive ways.

We d d i n g s i t e s : A s s i g n d e a r old dad the important task of looking at potential wedding reception sites prior to visiting them yourself. He may have certain connections through w o r k o r a tte nde d b us ine s s o r l e i s u re o c c a s i o n s a t c a t e r i n g halls and other venues. Dad’s connections can pay off. Let him impart his negotiating skills and find the best deals with the ideal backdrop for the festivities.

Wa r d r o b e : L e t y o u r f a t h e r assist the best man and other g ro o m s m e n i n s e c u r i n g t h e i r tuxedos or other wardrobe essentials. Dad also can step in and return rented items following the wedding.

Beverages: Dad may be fitting to keep tabs on what is occurring at the bar during the reception,

ensuring that guests’ needs are being met. He also can keep an eagle eye trained on anyone who may have overindulged and needs to take a break.

Speech: Give your father an opportunity to shine by letting him make a speech. Remember, this is a momentous day for Dad as well, as he may be trying to come to terms with his daughter starting a new life.

Father-daughter song: Let Dad pick father-daughter song, and go with his choice even if you had something else in mind.

Ceremony: Even if you prefer a less traditional wedding c e r e m o n y, l e t y o u r f a t h e r walk you down the aisle. This will likely be a moment he’ll remember for years to come.

Expand the father of the bride’s role in the wedding by assigning him tasks where he can put his style, experience and excitement to good use.

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Contest offers a sky-high wedding experience For The Edge Love is in the air, literally, for couples in Chicago. Today, Willis Tower, the iconic Chicago skyscraper, announced the return of its annual social media contest giving couples the opportunity to win a romantic Valentine’s Day wedding ceremony atop the highest observation deck in America -- Skydeck Chicago’s 103rd floor, 1,353 feet in the sky. Beginning Monday, January 9th, couples can submit video entries for a chance to win the ultimate wedding ceremony above the majestic Chicago skyline.

The contest will run until Thursday, February 2, 2017.

Adventurous couples looking for a unique way to tie the knot or renew their vows can enter the Skydeck Chicago Wedding Contest by submitting a video entry at the Skydeck Facebook page. In two minutes or less, contestants should explain why they should win the wedding ceremony of a lifetime atop Chicago’s most iconic landmark. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, couples are encouraged to share their most romantic stories; how they met; why they want to spend their lives together, or how their love has stood the test of time. Submissions can be uploaded Monday, January 9, 2017 through Tuesday, January 31st. Four couples will be selected and notified on Thursday, February 2, 2017. (One entry per couple, maximum two minutes in length.)

Winning couples will exchange vows from The Ledge’s glass floor balconies that extend 4.3 feet from the skyscraper’s famed 103rd floor.

Accompanied by up to eight guests, each couple will enjoy a private 15-minute ceremony with the Chicago skyline as the backdrop.

Each picture-perfect couple will receive a complimentary photo on The Ledge taken by Willis Tower ’s in-house photographer.

At the ceremony’s conclusion, the newlyweds and their guests will celebrate with a champagne toast and receive wedding gifts from Chicagoland-based lifestyle brand, Crate and Barrel.

Willis Tower and Skydeck Chicago are no strangers to Love on The Ledge. Last year, couples submitted videos for their chance to win a wedding ceremony at the Skydeck.

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Weddings Tips for trimming the guest list For The Edge Weddings are a time to celebrate, and many couples hope to invite as many people as possible to share their excitement. A 2014 study by researchers at the University of Denver found that couples who invite at least 150 guests to the wedding may have happier marriages. The study examined 418 people who were single at the beginning of the study and married five years later. It found that 47 percent of those people who had gotten married in front of at least 150 guests had “high-quality marriages,” while those with 50 or fewer guests fell short.

While guests make weddings more enjoyable, and may increase the propensity to enjoy a more successful marriage, couples must be practical and consider their wedding budgets when creating their guest lists. The average American wedding includes 120 guests, according to a 2015 Newlywed Survey released by WeddingWire. Couples who are finding it difficult to create and pare down their guest lists can employ the following tips.

Create initial lists. When jotting down potential guests’ names, write down everyone you want to invite, regardless of budget. Then list the must-have guests for the wedding.

This should include the family and friends with whom you interact on a regular basis. Create a separate column for guests who don’t make the must-have list.

Separate friends from friends’ friends. If you don’t see people outside of events set up by mutual friends, you should not feel obligated to invite those people to the wedding.

They are more likely friends of your friends and not your close friends.

Know the guest list ceiling.

Catering halls or reception rooms often can only accommodate a certain number of people. Know

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Tough decisions have to made when deciding who to invite. this number before making a final list. The limits of the space may serve as the catalyst for trimming the guest list.

Consider coworkers carefully.

Think about whether you’d still be friends with your coworkers if the company dissolved tomorrow.

If not, you should not feel obligated to invite them.

Have we met? If you don’t re m e m b e r i n t e r a c t i n g w i t h a person (your parent’s long lost friend from high school) or the person has never met your s i g n i f i c a n t o t h e r, t h e n t h e y probably can be cut. If parents insist on inviting someone you barely remember, they should help defray the costs.

Cut out the kids. Even though children’s dinner costs may be lower than adults’, inviting children can significantly increase the guest list. A no-child policy at the reception can save money.

Avoid uncomfortable situations.

Unless you have remained particularly close, keep former boyfriends and girlfriends off of the

guest list.

Ask for an unbiased opinion. Give the editing pen to someone else if you cannot make a decision. This person may help weed out extraneous guests.

Paring down a wedding guest list can be a difficult process, but couples should work together and respect each other’s concerns when creating their final list.

Weddings and nontraditional families For The Edge Families come in all shapes and sizes.

During special events — particularly those steeped in tradition, such as weddings — blended families may have to employ certain tactics to ensure the events go off without a hitch.

When planning their weddings, couples must give consideration to the needs of their families. Even though a wedding is about the union of two people, oftentimes couples engaged to be married must contend with the politics of divorce or other familial issues.

This includes if and how to incorporate stepparents and stepsiblings into the ceremony and celebration.

There are no traditional rules regarding how to handle blended families, so brides- and grooms-to-be can customize their decisions based on their own unique situations.

Even when families have been happy through the years, the unique circumstances and traditions surrounding the nuptials can dredge up former insecurities, and certain aspects may require extra patience and tact. Here’s how to navigate the

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Brides and grooms can set their own rules for blended families. process.

Consider stepparents and stepsiblings VIPs. Brides and grooms who

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people are still family, so respect and courtesy should be offered.

If there is any lingering a n i m o s i t y, e x t e n d t h e o l i v e branch on this day and try not to let anyone be made to feel as if they are unimportant. A simple announcement of who stepparents are at the wedding reception or inclusion of their names on wedding itineraries can help smooth over any potential bumps.

Put others’ needs before your own. While the wedding may be about you and your future spouse, you must consider the feelings of others. Biological parents and stepparents may act defensively if they feel uncomfortable or hurt, and that can create an air of negativity to the day.

Tr y t o a v o i d t h i s b y considering potential areas of conflict. For example, mothers might be hurt if their ex-husbands’ new girlfriends are asked to be in a group family photo.

Instead, select separate times to have everyone included. Remember to give parents and stepparents priority seating as well, and they each should be seated next to someone they love and someone with whom they can converse c o m f o r t a b l y. Yo u m a y t h i n k

everyone can play nice, but it’s best not to push the issue just to make a point at the wedding.

Recognize that some families b r e a k t h e m o l d . R e c e n t l y, a father made waves on the Internet when a video of him pulling the bride’s stepfather up to assist in walking her down the aisle went viral.

This was a wonderful image of families making it work despite their differences or the awkwardness that can result when brides or grooms have parents and stepparents in attendance.

Although this scenario might not play out for all, find ways to impart a special touch, especially if you’re close to both your biological parents and your stepparents. For example, your biological father may walk you down the aisle, while your stepfather may enjoy the first dance.

Order flowers and gifts for all.

Purchase flowers and wedding party gifts for all of the special people in your lives, including your stepfamily.

Weddings can be complicated affairs when factoring in blended families. With patience and compassion, such families can enjoy a beautiful and happy day.

Weddings Determining wedding day dress codes For The Edge We d d i n g i n v i t a t i o n s d o m o r e t h a n m e r e ly a n n o u n c e that a celebration is on the horizon. Invitations provide key information about the ceremony and festivities to follow. Many details, including the location, time and date of the wedding, are spelled out on the wedding invitations. However, invitations c a n s o m e t i m e s l e ave g u e s t s confused about the appropriate style of attire for the occasion.

Even though wedding invitations rarely offer specific information regarding attire, chances are the wording will

provide clues that can help guests interpret the desired dress code.

Casual If the invitation mentions casual attire, it’s important to realize that everyday casual is different from wedding casual. Jeans, shorts and tank tops are unacceptable unless otherwise noted. Err on the side of caution and go with business casual, which includes chinos, slacks, a polo shirt or button-down shirt for men. Women can wear a sundress or slacks or a skirt and an attractive blouse. If the invitation mentions beach casual, shorts and even sandals are likely acceptable.

Semiformal Semiformal dresswear,

sometimes referred to as “dressy casual,” is a step up from casual clothing. Cocktail dresses or a more elegant skirt and top are the norms. Gentleman generally wear a suit and tie. Coordinate the colors of clothing to the time of day. Fabrics should represent the season. For example, a linen suit will not pass at a winter wedding.

Formal Formal attire is the default dress code for the majority of weddings. When the invitation does not specify a dress code, it is safe to assume formal attire is expected. Men can choose among a dark suit and tie or a tuxedo. Women can opt for a

formal cocktail-length dress, a classic suit or a long dress. Select among tones that are gray, black or brown.

Black tie Black tie events also require formal attire. Black tie typically goes hand-in-hand with an evening wedding. Black tie is more rigid for male guests, who should wear a tuxedo, black bow tie, cummerbund, and patent leather shoes. Women have a little more leeway with their attire at such gatherings. A long evening gown might be preferable.

However, a chic cocktail dress also can be acceptable, and darker, neutral colors are most

appropriate. Some invitations m ay r e f e r e n c e “ B l a ck Ti e Preferred.” While men may opt for a tuxedo, a black suit also can be worn.

White Tie The most formal of occasions will request white tie attire. Ball gowns and tuxedoes with tails are the norm, as are dramatic jewelry and hairstyles. White tie attire is akin to what one might see worn to awards shows.

When attending a wedding, it is always better to be overdressed than underdressed. Guests can consult with fellow guests or the bride and groom if they are unsure of the dress code.

How guests can cut costs For The Edge Couples and/or their families can expect to spend tens of thousands of dollars on their weddings before saying “I do,” making weddings one of the largest expenses for a couple apart from buying a house or new car.

But brides- and grooms-to-be are not the only ones who may have to invest quite a great deal on wedding days. Guests, including bridal party members, may also be responsible to pay a substantial sum. According to the 2016 American Express S p e n d i n g & S a v i n g Tr a c k e r, Americans expected to spend an average of $703 per each wedding they attended in 2016.

Few people are willing to miss the wedding of a beloved family member or friend, even when the costs of attending the wedding can be high. Fortunately, there are ways for wedding invitees to attend the festivities without breaking the bank.

Shop around for lodging. Many couples arrange for discounted hotel rooms for their out-of-town wedding guests. But guests might be able to save even more by shopping around for their own discounted rates at hotels and other lodging accommodations. Websites like Orbitz and Hotels.com can compare

rates at all the hotels in a given city, letting wedding guests explore all of their alternatives in a single search. Guests who are especially patient can use the Hotel Tonight app, which allows users to book heavily discounted rooms no more than seven days in advance of their expected occupancy. Guest also can try finding affordable lodging on the popular homestay network Airbnb.

Book travel early. Many travelers insist the best flight deals can be found as late as six weeks before the desired departure date. But there’s no guarantee that waiting that long to book flights will benefit wedding guests. If the patient approach does not pan out, guests might be forced to choose between costly flights or not attending the wedding. Budgetconscious travelers may find it less stressful to book flights as

early as possible. Doing so allows guests to find flights at the times they most prefer to fly, and it also makes it possible to spread the cost of attending a wedding out over a longer period of time.

Say no to joining the bridal party. While it’s an honor when b ride s o r gro o ms as k c e rtain friends or family members to be in their bridal parties, guests should not feel compelled to accept that invitation if they cannot afford it. If money is tight, explain the situation to the bride and groom, who might even offer to help cover some of the costs of the wedding.

Even if couples cannot afford that gesture, they will understand if friends or family members cannot cover the additional costs associated with being in a bridal party.

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Couples are returning to the altar

For The Edge Couples are returning to the altar in increasing numbers, as second and third weddings are becoming ever more popular. Pew Research Center indicates that, as of 2014, 64 percent of divorced or widowed men have remarried, compared with 52 percent of previously married women.

Lavish second weddings were once uncommon, but that trend is also shifting. Couples who are taking another crack at marriage are tying the knot with renewed vigor and with weddings that may rival some first-timers’.

Men and women who are remarrying after divorce or being widowed may not know how to approach planning their upcoming nuptials. The following are some guidelines to making the wedding sequel a success.

Wardrobe Couples who have been married before often find that they have more leeway with regard to their wedding wardrobes than they did when tying the knot for the first time.

Brides may choose something less traditional than a long, white dress.

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Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 Conficts of Interest: Art and War in Modern Japan, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 8, 2017 New Media Series: Dara Birnbaum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Follies: The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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An American in Paris, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until Jan. 29, 2017 Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 50 Years Of Blood, Sweat And Cheers- A Tribute to The St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2017 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 22, 2017 Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 Conficts of Interest: Art and War

in Modern Japan, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 8, 2017 New Media Series: Dara Birnbaum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Until The Flood: Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m.

Follies: The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 22, 2017 Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Calloway Circus, Decedy, Strikes Back, The VIII, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Yonder Mountain String Band, w/The Railsplitters, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Struggle Jennings, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Kelly Tsaltas, Cicero's, University City, 6:30 p.m.

Chris Scott, Matt Jordan, Joshua Stanley, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Regina Carter: Simply Ella, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21

The Lumineers, Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tuning in Family Arena to host Travis Tritt, Charlie Daniels

More than 27 years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock influenced artist continues to display strong sales activity, sell-out shows, and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Over the course of a decade, Travis released seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label. His 1990 debut Country Club and its succession of hits put him in the vanguard of the genre’s early ’90s boom, dubbing him as one of “The Class of ‘89,” which included country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black and Alan Jackson; all whom dominated the charts in the early ‘90s. “Country Club,” “Help Me Hold On,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” and “Drift Off to Dream” peaked at numbers two and three on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts; all which led for Tritt to win Top New Male Artist award from Billboard and the CMA Horizon Award (now known as the New Artist Award).

From his Dove Award winning gospel albums to his genre-defining Southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than Charlie Daniels.

His own unique voice as an artist emerged as Charlie recorded his self-titled solo album in 1970 for Capitol Records. Two years later he formed the Charlie Daniels Band and the group scored its first hit with the top ten “Uneasy Rider.”

Since then the CDB has populated radio with such memorable hits as “Long Haired Country Boy,” “The South’s Gonna Do It Again,” “In America,” “The Legend of Wooley Swamp” and of course, his signature song, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” which won a Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1979 as well as single of the year at the Country Music Association Awards.

Still led today by founding member and lead singer Doug Gray, they represent a time and place in music that will never be duplicated.

Gray is quick to credit the band's current dynamic members with carrying on the timeless essence of The Marshall Tucker Band sound.

Together they present a powerful stage presence as they continue to tour the country and continue to be powerful force in the world of music. With hit singles like "Heard It In a Love Song," "Fire On The Mountain," "Can't You See," and "Take The Highway," they earned seven gold and three platinum albums while they were on the

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Winter Warm-up ft. OneDay, special guests, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Night In The Clouds 2, Cicero's, University City, 7:00 p.m.

Regina Carter: Simply Ella, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 22

Talkng Dreads, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Lottiee Denise LIVE, Cicero's, University City, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

Monster Truck, w/(TBA), Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records.

The band’s first three albums The The concert is scheduled Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 5:30pm at the Family Arena in St. Charles Tickets can be purchased at the

Branford Marsalis Quartet, with special guest, Kurt Elling, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

Knockout Kid, Bad Case Of Big Mouth, Friday Night Lites, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Branford Marsalis Quartet, with special guest, Kurt Elling, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26

TKO Low Dose presets Trappy New Year, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:30 p.m.

Minesweepa, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Adam Maness, Bob Deboo, Montez Coleman, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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Woodstock readies for Groundhog Day

For The Edge A quarter century ago, something astonishing happened in Woodstock, Ill. A camera crew came to town, moved tons of equipment into the historic town square and an "oompah" band began playing the "Pennsylvania Polka" over and over and over again. They had come to film a movie that would become a cult favorite among young and old alike, Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell.

Today, every day is Groundhog Day in Woodstock, and if you're among the millions of fans who view the classic film over and over again, this McHenry County town 50 miles northwest of Chicago throws a mid-winter party you'll not want to miss. In the movie, Murray woke up here morning after morning after morning, and you can, too, during Woodstock's "Groundhog Days" festival, February 1-5.

Groundhog Days celebrates the making of the movie, when the town stood in for Punxsutawney, Pa., home of the legendary forecasting rodent. Things get off to a sparkling start at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 1, with the Awakening of the Groundhog Ceremony at the Woodstock Opera House on the square. Festivities wrap up on Sunday, Feb. 5, with

the Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast, Willie's Family Fun Day, Groundhog Day movie showings, walking tours of filming sites and a Woodstock Community Choir concert.

In between, events include: Groundhog Trivia, Woodstock Willie's Beer Party, chili cookoff, bowling, tournament, dinner dance, Rotary bag toss tournament, "Groundhog Tales" by Storyteller Jim May, "Filming Tales" by Columbia Pictures' Location Manager Bob Hudgins, additional walking tours of filming sites, and Groundhog Willie's official Groundhog Day prognostication. Will there be six more weeks of winter?

During events in Woodstock Square and on the walking tour, step on a plaque that reads "Bill Murray Stepped Here," set into the curb where the actor plunged into a huge slush puddle in the movie. The walking tour includes 14 sites where memorable movie scenes such as that were shot. A favorite is the exquisitely restored Royal Victorian Manor Bed & Breakfast, portrayed in the movie as the Cherry Street Inn, the boarding house where Murray woke up over and over and over again. You, too, can wake up over and over again in the 1894 "painted lady". www.royalvictorianmanor.com If you can't make it to Groundhog Days this winter, you can download a self-guided walking tour of the filming

sites and visit them over and over again on your own, any day of the year. You'll find the walking tour, plus a detailed list of all the Groundhog Days events, at www. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Plan an Overnight in Woodstock & McHenry County Woodstock is located an easy driving distance from Chicago, Rockford, and Milwaukee. Woodstock Square is located 1 mile west of the intersection of Lake St. and Ill. Rte. 47, just 12 miles north of I-90. For an even more enjoyable experience, take Metra for relaxing travel to Woodstock! The Woodstock Station is in the heart of downtown, within walking distance of all Groundhog Days events. Complete Metra schedules can be found at www.

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McHenry County is just an hour's drive northwest of Chicago, bordered on the north by Wisconsin, and on the south by I-90. The Fox River winds down from the Chain of Lakes through the towns on the eastern side of the county, while country roads meander the western side. For visitor information, including links to the above attractions, plus lodging and dining options throughout McHenry County, go to www.VisitMcHenryCounty.com or phone 815-8936280. Follow on Twitter and Facebook.

President designates two national monuments SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Barack Obama expanded his environmental legacy in the final days of his presidency with national monument designations on lands in Utah and Nevada that have become flashpoints over use of public land in the U.S. West.

The Bears Ears National Monument in Utah will cover 1.35 million acres in the Four Corners region, the White House announced Wednesday.

In a victory for Native American tribes and conservationists, the designation protects land that is considered sacred and is home to an estimated 100,000 archaeological sites, including ancient cliff dwellings.

It's a blow for state Republican leaders and many rural residents who say it will add another layer of unnecessary federal control and close the area to new energy development, a common refrain in the battle over use of the American West's vast open spaces. Utah's attorney general vowed to sue.

In Nevada, a 300,000-acre Gold Butte National Monument outside Las Vegas would protect a scenic and ecologically fragile area near where rancher Cliven Bundy led an armed standoff with government agents in 2014. It includes rock art, artifacts, rare fossils and recently discovered dinosaur tracks.

The White House and conservationists said both sites were at risk of looting and vandalism.

"Today's actions will help protect this

cultural legacy and will ensure that future generations are able to enjoy and appreciate these scenic and historic landscapes," Obama said in a statement.

Obama's creation and expansion of monuments over the course of his eight years in office covers more acreage than any other president.

His administration has rushed to safeguard vulnerable areas ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. It has blocked new mining claims outside Yellowstone National Park and new oil drilling in the Arctic Ocean.

Obama's creation and expansion of monuments covers more acreage than any other president.

But Trump's upcoming presidency has tempered the excitement of tribal leaders and conservationists, with some worrying he could try to reverse or reduce some of Obama's expansive land protections.

Utah's Republican senators vowed to work toward just that. " T h i s a r ro g a n t a c t b y a l a m e d u c k president will not stand," U.S. Sen. Mike Lee tweeted about Bears Ears, which is named for a set of rock formations.

Sen. Orrin Hatch said Obama showed "an astonishing and egregious abuse of executive power" and that "far-left special interest groups matter more to him than the people who have lived on and cared for

Utah's lands for generations."

Christy Goldfuss, managing director of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, said the Antiquities Act that allows a president to create monuments does not give a president authority to undo a designation, a rule the courts have upheld.

She acknowledged that Congress could take action, though.

Opponents agreed the area is a natural treasure worth preserving but worried the designation would restrict oil and gas development as well as residents' ability to camp, bike, hike and gather wood.

New mining or energy development will be banned, but existing operations won't be affected, federal officials said.

Wood and plant gathering is still allowed as well as hunting, fishing and other recreation, they said.

Members of Utah's all-GOP congressional delegation had backed a plan to protect about 1.4 million acres at Bears Ears, while opening up other areas of the state for development.

The boundaries of the monument are roughly based on that plan — significantly smaller than what a coalition of tribes had sought.

But Navajo Nation President ?Russell Begaye called it an exciting day for his tribe and people of all cultures.

"We have always looked to Bears Ears as a

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place of refuge," Begaye said. "The rocks, the winds, the land — they are living, breathing things that deserve timely and lasting protection."

The Navajo Nation is one of five tribes that will get an elected official on a firstof-its-kind tribal commission for the Bears Ears monument. It will provide federal land managers with expertise about the area, officials said.

Tucked between existing national parks and the Navajo reservation, the monument features stunning vistas at every turn, with a mix of cliffs, plateaus, towering rock formations, rivers and canyons across wide expanses covered by sagebrush and juniper trees.

At the Gold Butte site, Native American rock art and artifacts are scattered amid rugged mountains, sandstone formations and Joshua tree forests.

Pioneers used the area for cattle ranching and mining, while campers and ATV riders enjoy it today. It's named for an early 1900s mining town.

Retiring Democratic Sen. Harry Reid pushed for protection of the remote area northeast of Lake Mead, but GOP members of Nevada's congressional delegation have been vocal opponents.

The "designation is a wonderful capstone to a career of fighting to protect Nevada's pristine landscapes," Reid said in a statement.

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