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Racial justice

Missouri History Museum plans exhibit.

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A weak lesson in Russian history.

13 History abounds

Dig into the past at the Lake of the Ozarks.

14 National Nutrition Month How will you celebrate?

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The Kaiser Tiger in Chicago.

18 Magic at the Fox

The Illusionists scheduled to appear.

Friday March 17_________ • NCAA Men's D1 Wrestling Championships, Scottrade Center, St. Louis • 2017 Capitol Sports Volleyball Mideast Qualifier, America's Center and the Dome, St. Louis • STL Symhpony Live at Powell Hall: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• St. Patrick's Day Parade, Dogtown Neighborhood, 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Noah Morrison, Benji Gusto and Cam Chaos, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Blue October, w/(TBA), The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Daniel Kern's Birthday Bash and Cover Show, Cicero's, University City, Doors 6:30 p.m.

• Ann Hampton Calloway, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• Million Dollar Quartet, The Rep, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until April 9, 2017 • Morpho Mardi Gras, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , Runs until March 26, 2017 • Orchid Show 2017, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 31, 2017 • Degas, impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m., Runs until May 7, 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 • Roundabout Theatre Company's Cabaret, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until March 19, 2017 • The Royale, The Rep, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until March 26, 2017

Saturday March 18_________ • NCAA Men's D1 Wrestling Championships, Scottrade Center, St. Louis • 2017 Capitol Sports Volleyball Mideast Qualifier, America's Center and the Dome, St. Louis • STL Symhpony Live at Powell Hall: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Another Lost Year, Never Say Die, Lullwater, Trustfall, Bound To Break, The Monolithic, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Son Volt, w/Johnny Irion, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Conquest- A Tribute to The Metal God's, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Natalie Brielle's Spring Break Party, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Ann Hampton Calloway, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and

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• Million Dollar Quartet, The Rep, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until April 9, 2017 • Morpho Mardi Gras, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , Runs until March 26, 2017 • Orchid Show 2017, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 31, 2017 • Degas, impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 7, 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 • Roundabout Theatre Company's Cabaret, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until March 19, 2017 • The Royale, The Rep, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until March 26, 2017

Sunday March 12_________ • NCAA Men's D1 Wrestling Championships, Scottrade Center, St. Louis • 2017 Capitol Sports Volleyball Mideast Qualifier, America's Center and the Dome, St. Louis • STL Symhpony Live at Powell Hall: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Above, Harriet Scott, left, and Dred Scott. Below, the Missouri History Museum

St. Louis' role in racial justice Missouri History Museum to host "Civil Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis For The Edge The Missouri History Museum reveals the often-untold story of St. Louis’ leading role in the struggle for racial justice in a new 6,000 square foot exhibition that will be on display for more than a year. #1 in Civil Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis examines a history that is compelling and complex, but is frequently overlooked in the larger national civil rights narrative.

That narrative includes four precedent-setting Supreme Court civil rights cases that originated in St. Louis—possibly the most to ever reach the High Court from one source. #1 in Civil Rights also includes events and battles that had significant and lasting impact and that continue to shape the city today.

This story is brought to life through artifacts, historical photos, oral histories, original art works created by local African American artists, live theater in the gallery and more.

One of the key elements of this exhibition is the ACTivists. Through the use of live theater in the gallery, the Missouri History Museum is creating an exhibit experience unlike any other. In association with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the ACTivists project makes visitors feel like witnesses of historic events and people.

Professional actors are trained to portray figures who participated in different aspects of the struggle for equality in St. Louis. Some, like Dred Scott, are nationally known.

Others, like Lucy Delaney, who successfully sued for her own freedom on the same grounds that Dred Scott had, place a more regional focus on the freedom suits story.

These staff members will answer questions following performances, either as the characters they are portraying or as modern-day museum interpreters.

The exhibition is inspired by the work of Judge Nathan B. Young, an early chronicler of local African American history, who once said, “If one American city had to be chosen for a complete study of the civil rights movement –that city would properly be St. Louis.” #1 in Civil Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle

in St. Louis is open March 11, 2017 through April 15, 2018 at the Missouri History Museum.

Admission is free.

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by Centene and Emerson. KSDK NewsChannel 5 and Maryville University are the media sponsors.

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 service, the Missouri History 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

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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 225 South Skinker Boulevard near the Washington University campus.

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The SIUE Friends of Music will be conducting a fundraiser on March 19 at the the Old Bakery Beer Company on Landmarks Boulevard (Front Street) in downtown Alton.

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he SIUE Friends of Music is a small organization but one that makes a significant impact. The SIUE Friends of Music organization has distributed over $50,000 in scholarships over the past six years to students attending SIUE's music program.

The organization relies primarily on donations from “friends” of the program but also hosts fundraisers occasionally to generate necessary scholarship funds.

The SIUE Friends of Music will be hosting a fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Old Bakery Beer Company on March 19. Old Bakery Beer Company is located at 400 Landmarks Boulevard in Alton.

Meg Solon, a member of the Friends of Music, explained that 25 percent of all beer sold during the fundraising hours that day will be donated for

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scholarships for SIUE music students. “No invitation or flyer is needed,” she pointed out. “Just stop by that day any time from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and have a beer.”

Solon also noted that SIUE music students would be providing live entertainment during the fundraiser.

Lindsey Folsom, an SIUE senior from the Alton area, is studying piano performance and has been a Friends of Music scholarship recipient for the last two years.

Folsom, who has been playing piano for 13 years, explained that she attended Lewis and Clark Community College her first two years of college and was able to transfer to SIUE in part due to the scholarship she received. “I was awarded it when I transferred to SIUE,” Folsom said. “The extra scholarship money made it so that school was doable for me. It definitely helped.”

Folsom's goal after graduating this year is to obtain her masters and teach music at the college level. She expressed gratitude that the scholarship has helped her to work toward her goal. “Without it (the scholarship)

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it would have made it much harder for me to attend school,” she added.

“The SIUE Music Department isn't as well known or appreciated by the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon community as it could be, and I think it's just this hidden gem - full of talent,” Solon emphasized.

She encouraged community members to visit the SIUE Music's Web site at www.siue.edu/ artsandsciences/music and clicking on “events” to see the upcoming concerts and performances that are available to the public.

Just a hand full of the many upcoming concerts includes a faculty jazz saxophone recital, a faculty flute recital, orchestra concerts, an SIUE Choral concert, an SIUE jazz combo concert, an SIUE percussion ensemble concert and a faculty chamber music showcase.

"As folks take advantage of the various music events and performances, I believe they will realize the valuable talent that exists in the SIUE Music Department as well as the music education that SIUE offers,” Solon added.

People People planner Friends of The Sheldon to host wine tasting

The Friends of The Sheldon present the 18th Annual Sunset at The Sheldon Wine & Beer Tasting, Friday, May 5, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. until sunset in The Sheldon Ballroom and on the Observation Deck. Proceeds benefit Sheldon Educational Programs.

Patrons will have the opportunity to taste and purchase wine and craft beers with great new offerings from Lohr Distributing, enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts, bid on silent auction items and listen to live music from Lisa Campbell and Tim Albert of Uncle Albert, as the sun sets over the city.

Space is limited! Reservations are $75 and include a tax deduction.

For reservations, call The Sheldon’s Development Department at 314533-9900.

Build Benld Craft Fair and Flea Market set

The 7th Annual Build Benld Craft Fair and Flea Market will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Benld Civic Center.

Rental space is $25 per 8 ft table.

Vendor registrations are now open and are accepted on a first comefirst served basis. Space is limited so reserve yours early. Deadline for registration is Friday, May 5th.

Registration form is available on Build Benld facebook page, and if you have questions or want to request a registration form be mailed to you, call Norman (Market Coordinator) at 217-835-2130.

Apollo 11 exhibit coming to St. Louis The Saint Louis Science Center is p ro u d t o a n n o u n ce t h a t i t is one of four science museums nationwide to host “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission,” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The exhibition will feature the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, marking the first time in 46 years the module has left the museum, as well as 20 artifacts from the historic mission. After the exhibition tour, the artifacts will return to the Smithsonian for a new exhibition, also titled “Destination Moon,” which will open in 2020.

“Destination Moon” will be at the Saint Louis Science Center from April 14 to Sept. 3, 2018.

The 49th anniversary of the moon landing is July 20, 2018.

“St. Louis played a vital role in the Space Race, with McDonnellDouglas serving as a key leader in the development of the Mercury and Apollo mission technology,” said Bert Vescolani, president and CEO. “We are honored to have the opportunity to host this exhibition, which represents an iconic period in our country’s history. We are the only museum in the Midwest to host this exhibition, which is so special for the city of St. Louis.

We feel very honored because we know that for many people this will be a once- in-a-lifetime chance to see these artifacts.”

In addition to the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, the only portion of the historic

spacecraft to complete the first mission to land a man on the moon and safely return him to Earth, the exhibition will feature: • Star Chart: The chart shows the positions of the sun, moon and stars at the time Apollo 11 was scheduled to leave Earth’s orbit and head for the moon.

• Rucksack #1, Survival Kit: One of two rucksacks filled with e q u i p m e n t t o h e l p t h e c re w survive for up to 48 hours in the event of an emergency landing somewhere on Earth. The kit includes three water containers, a radio beacon and spare battery, three pairs of sunglasses, six packages of desalting chemicals, a seawater desalter kit, two survival lights, a machete and two bottles of sunscreen.

• Aldrin’s Extravehicular Visor: B u z z A l d r i n w o re t h i s o u t e r helmet while on the surface of the moon. It fit over his clear pressurebubble helmet.

• Aldrin’s Extravehicular Gloves: These gloves have an o u t e r, c u t - r e s i s t a n t s h e l l o f Chromel-R fabric across the hands to prevent fatal air leaks caused by handling sharp objects and gauntlets to protect against solar heating. The blue fi ngertips were made of silicone rubber to provide more sensitivity for touching.

Vescolani said, “‘Destination Moon’ will help visitors of all ages to appreciate the accomplishment of the Moon Landing and all of the work that went into making it happen. We hope the exhibition inspires our guests to think about what is next in space discovery.

Perhaps one of them will play a role in exploring Mars and beyond.”

Saint Louis Science Center The mission of the Saint Louis Science Center is to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning. Named a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate in 2016, the Saint Louis Science Center features more than 700 interactive exhibits, as well as a five-story OMNIMAX Theater, Boeing Hall and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. For more information about the Saint Louis Science Center, please visit slsc.

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Fort de Chartres State Historic Site is helping gardeners prepare for spring with two special events that offer heirloom seeds, advice on preparing raised beds and tips on pruning trees.

The event is the annual Fort de Chartres Jardin Potager Weekend on March 25 and 26. Visitors are welcome to join volunteers on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss direct sowing seeds in the garden.

After a break, work will begin on preparing raised beds and planting seeds for the approach of spring.

Heirloom seed packet samples will be available, too.

These events are free and open to the public. For more information, email Carol at heritage@fdcjardin. com, visit the Fort de Chartres Jardin Potager Heirloom Project website at www.fdcjardin.com, or look them up on Facebook at www. facebook.com/fdcjardin.

Fort de Chartres was built by the French military in the 1750s, serving as the seat of government and chief military installation when France controlled the territory. The fort’s powder magazine is the oldest building in Illinois.

The site, a national historic landmark since 1960, is operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. IHPA protects the state’s historic resources, which contribute to education, culture and the economy. IHPA sites include ancient burial mounds, forts and buildings erected by settlers, and homes connected to famous Illinoisans.

It is located at 1350 IL Route 155, 4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher. It is open Thursday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A site donation of $4 for adults, $2 for children, or $10 per family is suggested.

Camp KangaZoo Camp KangaZoo campers can choose to attend one or two full-day camps with the themes "Ecology-Everything’s Connected” and “Extreme Animals.” Monday through Thursday, campers will play games, meet animals, enjoy sing-alongs and view dynamic Zoo exhibits. On Thursday nights, they’ll sleep at the Zoo and wake up with the birds! Camp KangaZoo scholarships are available for families with financial need.

Younger children can hop "out of the pouch" and into the Zoo at Camp Joey. Half-day and full-day sessions are available for children who are at least 4 years old and entering kindergarten.

New this year, the Zoo is offering specialty camps for kids entering grades 4-9. Topics include Zoo Careers, Junior Zoologist, Junior and Senior Marine Biologist. Teen Camp is available for youth entering grades 7-9.

Overnights Families with kids ages 5 and up can attend the Prehistoric Animals and Their Cousins or the Under the Sea-lion overnight programs.

Summer Programs Zoo programs for young children and youth keep growing minds sharp in the lazy summer months.

The Zoo offers a variety of animal topics for various ages. Kids can learn about birds, mammals and reptiles, see stingrays up close, examine dinosaur fossils, create animal habitats, sing animal songs,

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For youth in grades 2-8, the Zoo offers Keeper-for-a-Day at the Emerson Children’s Zoo, A Day with the Rays and Advanced Day with the Rays at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove. Engineer-for-aDay is available for those 7 years old and up. A Junior Sea Lion Trainer program is available for ages 10 to adult.

Scouts can learn about animals and sleep under the stars while working toward fulfilling their badge requirements at the Snooze at the Zoo programs. Scout overnight programs are for Cub Scouts, Webelos, Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes.

Adult programs include evening safari tours, wine and cheese night prowls, painting nights, overnights and more.

Registration Early bird mail-in or drop-off registration forms must be received

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For a complete list of programs, registration forms, online registration, camp scholarship applications and more information, visit stlzoo.org/education.

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People People planner Antiques Roadshow coming to St. Louis

Fans of Antiques Roadshow, one of the most popular shows airing on the Nine Network, can apply now through April 10 to have their items appraised at an all-day event on Saturday, July 8. Three one-hour episodes will be produced from the St. Louis appraisal event and will be aired in 2018. Antiques Roadshow, t h e 1 4 - t i m e E m m y Aw a r d nominated show, airs Mondays on Nine Network at 7 p.m. Central.

Admission to Antiques Roadshow is free, but tickets are required and must be obtained in advance. Fans can apply now for a chance to receive one pair of free tickets per household. To find out more information and to find a link to apply for tickets, visit http:// www.pbs.org/antiques/tickets/.

Following the deadline, ticket winners will be selected at random by a third party and contacted via an email containing their tickets.

“The Nine Network couldn’t be happier to welcome back Antiques Roadshow for the first time in over 15 years,” said Nine Network President and CEO Jack Galmiche.

“It’s consistently one of our mostwatched shows and gives us a chance to host an event we know our viewers are extremely excited about.”

Antiques Roadshow is also accepting furniture submissions for the 2017 tour. The series is looking for a few pieces of furniture to appraise and display on the set.

Selected pieces will be transported to the event and back at no cost to the owner. For more details visit: h t t p : / / w w w. p b s . o r g / w g b h / roadshow/furniture/.

The Nine Network’s own Antiques Roadshow-style event, Trash or Treasure, a partnership with the Kodner Gallery, regularly draws large crowds for appraisals in more than 20 categories. The annual event gives fans another chance to determine the worth of their most prized possessions.

Alton Half Marathon & 5K scheduled

7th Annual Alton Half Marathon & 5K run/walk will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at 8:00am in Riverfront Park.

Our certified, flat, fast course is ideal for setting PRs, marathon training runs & the first time half marathoner. It showcases the mighty Mississippi, historic Alton and takes runners across the spectacular Clark Bridge. Open to all ages. Register @altonhalf.com

Explore St. Louis guides now available

Explore St. Louis is pleased to announce the release of the 2017 Official St. Louis Visitors Guide offering visitors the latest information on what to see and do to plan a St. Louis adventure. The guide is filled with suggestions on great places to eat, shop, play and stay in St. Louis and across the region.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, t h e g u i d e highlights what’s new to St. Louis in 2017, including overviews on some of St. Louis’ unique neighborhoods, the CityArchRiver project that is transforming the grounds surrounding the historic

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Gateway Arch, the booming urban arts scene throughout the region, a look at St. Louis breweries, and a glimpse at what St. Louis has to offer music lovers. There’s also a glance at the Saint Louis Science Center ’s The Discovery of King Tut exhibit, the newly unveiled 4,000-square-foot expansion of the Field House Museum, the debut of the Loop Trolley and St. Louis’ newest concert venue, Delmar Hall.

Approximately 350,000 copies of the 100-page magazine-style, full-color brochure have been printed and are being distributed across the country. Visitors can view the digital version of the guide at www.explorestlouis.com or pick up a copy of the guide at one of Explore St. Louis’ visitor centers located throughout the a re a , a t t h e O l d C o u r t h o u s e ; America’s Center convention complex; and at the Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor & Education C e n t e r i n F o re s t P a r k . T h e re are two additional centers at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, located by the baggage claim area on the lower levels of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

Explore St. Louis is the driving force behind St. Louis’ $5 billion convention and tourism industry, the official destination marketing organization of St. Louis City and County and operator of the America’s Center Convention Complex.

Ben Morgan & Band to appear at brewery

On April 1, break-out country music artist and native St. Louisan Ben Morgan & Band will headline the Budweiser Prsents Live ON-Stage @ The Biergarten concert event at the AnheuserBusch Biergarten, with opening act Jeremiah Johnson Band. The concert will feature songs from Ben Morgan’s album Sweet History, which will be released in February, including the title track “Sweet History” and “Age is a State of Mind,” which have been pre-released and are both currently available for download

on all major music platforms, including iTunes / Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google Play and Spotify.

General admission, VIP and Screen Package tickets for the concert event are on sale now at biergarten.tix.com. All ticket purchases include a free download of the Sweet History album.

The Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery and Tour Center is the company’s flagship beer hospitality experience, and it’s continually ranked as one of the best brewery tours in the country.

The concert will be held at The B i e rg a r t e n , w h i c h i s l o c a t e d outside the Tour Center at 12th and Lynch Streets in Soulard.

Concert-goers will be able to taste Anheuser-Busch’s great beer and food, all while listening to the sounds of Ben Morgan & Band.

The Ben Morgan sound reflects a country base, flavored

by Southern rock and blues influences. Ben's vocals and guitar solos highlight a stirring combination of driving songs and thoughtful ballads. Song titles from his new album include “Sweet History,” “Age is a State of Mind,” “Wrong From Right,” “ F a m o u s i n a S m a l l To w n , ” “Slow Dancing in the Sun,” “Rail Whiskey” and “Getting Out for the Night.” His sound features ambitious guitar riffs and meaningful lyrics, singer/ songwriter ballads, traditional feel-good country melodies, and driving guitar-powered tunes.

Ben cultivated his unique, “new country” sound at a young age learning to play from his parents, both accomplished musicians. As he grew older, Ben began fleshing out his musical knowledge by playing in several bands, and adding music theory studies and university coursework. Ben then returned to the road and built a reputation as a crowd-pleasing, instrumentally-gifted vocalist, while playing the Midwest and select eastern U.S. venues.

For more information about Ben Morgan, visit benmorganmusic. com, facebook.com/ benmorganmusic, twitter.com/ benmorganmusic and instagram.

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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.

Tickets are $60, $50, $40 and are available online at metrotix. com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Brown says fans can expect “allnew 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 f o o d i n t o t w o h o u r s o f p u re 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 c o o k b o o k t h ro u g h B a l l a n t i n e 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.

Those with an appetite for more Alton Brown can find additional show and ticketing information at www.altonbrownlive.com.

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People People planner Santana returning to St. Louis

Santana will bring his Tr a n s m o g r i f y To u r 2 0 1 7 t o the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Wednesday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $150, $125, $99, $89, $79, $69 and may be purchased online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

For forty years and as many albums later, Santana has sold more than 100 million records and reached more than 100 million fans at concerts worldwide. To date, Santana has won ten GRAMMY® Awards and three Latin GRAMMY® Awards. He won a record-tying nine GRAMMYs for a single project for 1999’s Supernatural (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for “Smooth”) as well as three Latin GRAMMY’s. He has also received the Billboard Century Award (1996), was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1998), received the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honor (2009), and was the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Aw a rd ( 2 0 1 3 ) . A m o n g m a n y other honors, Carlos Santana has been cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” And, with the 2014 release of Corazón, Santana surpassed the Rolling Stones and is one of only two music acts in Billboard history to score at least one Top Ten album for six consecutive decades from the 1960s on.

April 15, 2016 marks the release date of Santana IV, the wildly anticipated studio album that reunites the revered early ‘70s lineup of guitar icon Carlos Santana (guitar, vocals), Gregg Rolie (keyboards, lead vocals), Neal Schon (guitar, vocals), Michael Carabello (percussion) and Michael Shrieve (drums). Santana IV features 16 allnew tracks written and produced by the band that burst with the same unparalleled energy and superlative musicianship that made Santana a pioneering force in world music and a household name across the globe. Santana IV debuted at #5 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart and marks Santana’s fourteenth Top 10 album.

Santana is currently headlining a multi-year residency at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. In the fall of 2014, Carlos Santana released his memoir “The Universal Tone: Bringing My Story to Light.” It’s a profoundly inspiring tale of spiritual commitment and musical fearlessness that does not balk at finding the humor in the world of high-flying fame, nor at speaking plainly of Santana’s personal revelations, and the divine and infinite possibility he sees in each person he meets.

Menzel to appear at The Fox

After releasing her fifth solo studio album idina. last fall, Tony Awardwinning superstar Idina Menzel announced today that she will head out on a 50+ city global spring & summer tour that will include a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Tuesday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $150, $85, $65, $45 and can be purchased online at metrotix. com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

The tour will begin in Japan on March 29, 2017 and visit Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo before Idina

begins the North American leg of the tour on April 7, 2017 with a hometown Long Island show in New York at the Nassau Coliseum.

She will travel through major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville and Las Vegas before the tour concludes on September 3, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. European tour dates will be announced shortly.

American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, January 18 at 10 am local time through Thursday, January 26 at 10 pm local time. An artist presale will also begin at 10 am local time on January 18. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Friday, January 27 at 10 am local time. Please visit www.idinamenzel.com/tour for all details. .Called “the Streisand of her generation” by The Denver Post, Idina has captivated audiences at sold-out concerts around the world with her irresistible charm, wit and unparalleled vocal prowess.

Throughout the tour, Idina will lead audiences through a special journey of songs from idina., as well as other classic pop, musical theater favorites and her own personal catalogue. “[Idina] sings beyond anyone’s idea of reasonable vocal or emotional limits…” – New York Magazine “[Idina has a] tear-down-the-house voice and commanding personality...”

– Variety Idina willl play the role of CC in the contemporary remake of the classic film Beaches, which premieres Saturday, January 21 on Lifetime at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Her voice is also featured on the Beaches EP, which includes classic songs from the 1988 original film, along with new tracks recorded specifically for the remake. The EP was released on January 13 by Warner Bros. Records and is available for purchase now at https://wbr.ec/ wbmw.

Tony Award-winning icon Idina Menzel has a diverse career that traverses stage, film, television and music. Idina's voice can be heard as Elsa in Disney’s global box office smash FROZEN, in which she sings the film’s Oscar-winning song “Let It Go,” and in the follow-up short, FROZEN FEVER. After Idina’s performance of the multi-platinum song at the 86th annual Academy Awards, she made history as the first person with both a Billboard Top 10 hit and a Tony Award for acting.

Idina capped 2016 with the release of her fifth original solo studio album idina., and filmed Lifetime’s remake of Beaches, set to air January 21, 2017, in which she portrays the role of ‘CC,’ made famous by Bette Midler. Idina earned her first Tony nomination as Maureen in the Pulitzer Prize winner Rent, and won the award for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked.

Other notable roles include Rachel Berry’s mother, Shelby Corcoran, on the hit television show Glee as well as starring opposite Susan Sarandon and Amy Adams in Disney’s Enchanted.

Idina starred in her own PBS special, Barefoot at the Symphony, with an accompanying live album of the same name, and her highly successful 2015 international concert tour included a sold-out performance at Radio City Music Hall. Idina also performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIX in February 2015, which was the most-watched television program in U.S. history. In addition to cast albums, Idina’s prolific recording career includes the solo albums idina., I Stand, Here and Still I Can’t Be Still. Her first-ever Christmas album Holiday Wishes, released

October 2014 on Warner Bros.

Records, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Holiday Albums chart and received rave reviews. Idina’s most recent Broadway role as ‘Elizabeth’ in the original production IF/THEN earned her critical acclaim and her third Tony nomination. For more information, please visit www.idinamenzel.com.

Events scheduled in Litchfield area

The Litchfield Tourism Office has worked alongside local organizations to bring to you the most up to date calendar of 2017 Annual Litchfield Events. Events are added to the online calendar throughout the year; for the most up to date information log on to www.VisitLitchfield.com/ events, sign up on Tourism’s event e-blast list, or like ‘Visit Litchfield Illinois’ on Facebook.

2017 Event Calendar: 2017 Litchfield Pickers Market Every second Sunday of the month from April - October (2017 Market Dates: April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8) 9 AM - 3 PM Downtown Litchfield beginning

on the corner of Union Ave. (Route 16) and State St. This open air market, specializing in items prior to 1980 and refurbished vintage and antique items, brings hundreds of vendors to the streets of downtown Litchfield.

Hosted by: Litchfield Tourism For more information: www.

VisitLitchfield.com or 866-733-5833 or tourism@cityoflitchfieldil.com Litchfield Spring Duathlon Saturday, April 15, 2017 10 AM Litchfield High School, 1705 North State Street Run 2 miles, Bike 10 miles, Run 2 miles Hosted by: M & M Multisport Club For more information contact:race@mmmultisport.com or log on to www.mmmultisport.com Vietnam Wa r 50th Commemoration Saturday, April 1, 2017 9 AM First Baptist Church Litchfield, 608 North Van Buren Street The purpose of the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Event is to recognize and honor Vietnam Veterans.

Beginning at 9:00 AM, there will be a ceremony to honor Vietnam War

Veterans and the families of those who were killed in action during the Vietnam War. Representatives from the Department of Defense will present lapel pins to each veteran, and the NSDAR will present Certificates of Honor to each veteran. We will also be recognizing each individual who was killed in action. At the beginning of the school year, students in grades 4-12, college students and college level ROTC students were given the opportunity to complete service and historic preservation projects that recognize and honor Vietnam Veterans. Following the ceremony, the projects will be set up in the next room and available for viewing. All veterans and those currently serving (both active duty and reserve) will be given the opportunity to vote on their favorite projects. Cash prizes totaling over $6,000 are available, and will be awarded based solely on the number of votes received, so only those who have served or are serving will decide which projects will be awarded the prize money!

Prizes will be awarded the day of the event.

For more information contact: Christiana Tillson Chapter, NSDAR, or Anne Greenwalt at 217-652-4795 or agreenwa@slu.edu .

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People People planner Laumeier Sculpture Park announces schedule

Laumeier Sculpture Park, located 12580 Rott Road in St. Louis, has announced its upconing schedule.

For more information call (314) 615-5278.

February–April 2017 Laumeier Teen Program Laumeier's Teen Program is designed to encourage creative expression in young adults ages 13 to 19, offering workshops and mentoring to assist teens in preparing well-rounded portfolios. The Teen Program meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month during the school year at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $60 per month, ages 13 to 19. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

March–August 2017 Spring & Summer Art Classes & Workshops Laumeier Sculpture Park offers education programs for all ages as multi-day classes and one-day workshops for youth, teens, adults and families. Art Classes and Wo r k s h o p s p r o v i d e p a r t i c i p a n t s w i t h a f o c u s e d experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Art Classes and Workshops are taught by local, experienced Artist-Instructors and are designed to

encourage artistic development and self-expression. Small class sizes provide participants with individual attention; projects are designed to allow participants the freedom to explore their own potential and creativity. Art Classes and Workshops meet at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Prices vary. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

March 25, 2017 Free Step Into Spring Tour: Basket & Blanket Join Laumeier Sculpture Park for a closer look at the Permanent Collection followed by a picnic in the Park!

(Bring your own blanket and picnic.) Tour meets in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center.

Saturday, March 25, at 12:00 p.m. at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

March 25, 2017 Family Workshop: Puppet Friends Create your own puppet character and learn fun ways to bring it to life with imaginative play! Use a variety of supplies—including feathers, yarn, felt, foam, googly-eyes and more—to create a new friend. Laumeier Sculpture Park’s multi-generational Art Workshops are a wonderful way for family members to spend quality and creative time together! Children—along with a parent,

grandparent or caregiver—explore new artistic media, develop a meaningful bond and create memories to last a lifetime. Registration fee includes one adult with one child; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday, March 25, 1:30–3:00 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $40, adult with child ages 4 to 7. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

April 1, 2017 Free Coffee & Conversation: Monarch Mania Join Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Master Gardener and Joyce Oberle, East Central Regional Coordinator for Missourians for Monarchs, to learn some “fool-proof” tips to attract monarchs to your gardens this year!

Laumeier ’s Conversation Series provides free, informal learning opportunities through discussion about new artworks in temporary exhibitions or legacy artworks in the Permanent Collection. Conversation Series events encourage participants to share ideas and ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments are provided.

Saturday, April 1, at 9:00 a.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, adult audiences. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

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"The Great Wall"

"Tell the world what you have seen," a character exclaims in "The Great Wall," ''and what is coming!"

The warning is about the mythical mass of marauding monsters that are sweeping down northern China but it could just as easily be for the kind of Hollywood-China collaboration that is "The Great Wall." The first English language feature shot entirely in China, it's the biggest-budget attempt yet to straddle both sides of the Pacific, plucking a movie star (Matt Damon) from the West for a production in the East. In a movie industry where the two biggest markets are North America and China, it's Hollywood's version of having your cake and eating it, too.

But if "The Great Wall" is a forerunner to the cross-cultural blockbustering to come, we may have just as much reason to flee as those being hounded in the film by the Taotie. Those are the four-legged, man-eating creatures of ancient Chinese folklore that are here attacking the Great Wall and the armies that defend it, as the Taotie are said to do every 60 years.

They're the Halley's Comet of demons.

With acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou directing and Damon starring, "The Great Wall" would seem to at least promise to be an intriguing artifact, a movie that would, even in failure, illustrate something interesting about the culture clash it's predicated on. But it turns out to be little more than a monster movie (and a poor one at that) that says more about corporate-driven global moviemaking than anything about either culture. It, after all, originated as a thinly sketched conceit of Thomas Tull, the former chief executive of the now Chinese-owned Legendary Entertainment.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "for sequences of fantasy action violence."

RUNNING TIME: 104 minutes.

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

"Fist Fight"

If you like Ice Cube surly and sneering, find penis drawings hilarious and believe real men solve problems by throwing punches, "Fist Fight " is for you.

This R-rated comedy from director Richie Keen starts with a ridiculous premise: One high-school teacher insists that another fight him after school to settle a professional beef. The opening scene further sets the juvenile tone, taking just seconds to introduce viewers to the script's three favorite words: the F-word, the P-word and the B-word.

"Higher Learning," this isn't.

"Fist Fight" is an indulgence in adolescent male fantasy, where teachers fight and kids rule the school. So it doesn't really matter that it plays its leading men as caricatures and uses sexist insults throughout. It's an absurd undertaking from the start.

Charlie Day is Andy Campbell, a nebbishy English teacher at Roosevelt High School. Cube is Strickland, a humorless history teacher who's carrying a bat and wearing a scowl when we first see him onscreen. It's the last day of school, and the seniors are going wild with pranks.

One such prank leads Strickland to lose his temper and he ends up smashing a student's desk with a hatchet during class.

Because that happens.

Campbell points the finger at Strickland, who's fired on the spot. That's when Strickland challenges Campbell to "handle our differences like real men" with an after-school fist fight.

"Hashtag teacherfight," Strickland says.

Campbell has even more to worry about. His own job is on the line thanks to school budget cuts, his wife is about to have their second child any minute, and his pre-teen daughter is counting on him to perform with her at her elementary school's talent show.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug material."

RUNNING TIME: 91 minutes.

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

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"Get Out"

Fifty years after Sidney Poitier upended the latent racial prejudices of his white date's liberal family in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," writer-director Jordan Peele has crafted a similar confrontation with altogether more combustible results in "Get Out." "Do they know I'm black?" Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) asks his white girlfriend Rose (Allison Williams) as they get ready to leave their city apartment for a weekend at her parents' rural estate. "No," she replies. "Should they?"

"It seems like something you might want to mention," he sighs. "I don't want to get chased off the lawn with a shotgun."

It's a joke but it's also foreshadowing — and just a hint of the frights to come. In Peele's directorial debut, the former "Key and Peele" star has —as he often did on that satirical sketch series — turned inside out even supposedly progressive assumptions about race. But Peele has largely left comedy behind in a more chilling portrait of the racism that lurks beneath smiling white faces and defensive, paper-thin protestations like, "But I voted for Obama!" and "Isn't Tiger Woods amazing?"

Those are the kinds of things that Rose's father, Dean (an excellent Bradley Whitford), says as he and his wife, Missy (Catherine Keener), heartily welcomes his daughter's boyfriend.

"How long has this thang been going on?" Dean asks with forced emphasis on "thang."

But the warm welcome is only skin deep. A deeply bizarre atmosphere takes hold at the house, where all the hired help is black. They are a spooky, robotic bunch, with dead eyes and zombie-like demeanors that would have stood out even in "The Stepford Wives." Something clearly is off, though Peele takes his time letting the mystery thicken.

"RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "violence, bloody images, and language including sexual references."

RUNNING TIME: 103 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Contemporary Color"

In 2015, former Talking Heads front man David Byrne staged an unconventional show in which he paired up 10 contemporary musicians and performers with color guard teams — those baton and saber twirling staples of small town parades and high school football games. The musicians, including the likes of St. Vincent, Lucius, Ad-Rock, Zola Jesus and Nelly Furtado, composed original songs that the color guard teams then used to choreograph a corresponding routine. The unique spectacle, which took place at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, is chronicled with experimental verve in the documentary "Contemporary Color," from filmmaking brothers Bill and Turner Ross.

Narrative is of little consequence in "Contemporary Color."

The Ross brothers show some interest in the excitable high school students from various parts of the country who have devoted most of the free time of their young lives to their color guard teams. This strange, high profile gig will also be the last time many are performing together. But the audience doesn't get to know any individual well enough for that to have any sort of emotional impact.

Maybe it'll remind some of their long lost high school passions, but the most remarkable thing about these youngsters is what happens when they're on the stage moving in tandem in an eye-popping swirl of sequins and flags. You forget that just a minute ago they were giggly and emotional and inarticulate in that way that most normal people are when a camera is pointed at them.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "brief strong language."

RUNNING TIME: 107 minutes.

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

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"Logan"

"Logan " is not for the faint of heart — not just because of its brutal violence, but because it packs an emotional wallop you don't typically expect from a comic-book movie.

Featuring Hugh Jackman's final turn as Wolverine, "Logan" isn't a shiny, colorful, superhero-style film, either. It's gritty, dark, and a deeply satisfying conclusion for fans who've followed the clawed character through Jackman's past eight movie outings with the X-Men and alone as Wolverine.

Writer-director James Mangold, who also directed 2013's "The Wolverine," clearly loves the character as much as Jackman does, and both seem liberated by this film's R rating. "Logan" is not a kids' movie. It's viscerally violent — lots of claws-throughthe-face shots — and emotionally profound as it explores the relationship between Logan and Professor X (Patrick Stewart).

Viewers would need some basic familiarity with these characters to fully appreciate the story told in "Logan." If you don't know anything about the relationship between the title mutant and Charles Xavier (Stewart), the arc they experience in this film would be far less impactful.

(The quick version: Professor X is the de-facto leader of mutants, who most appreciates them and their powers. Logan has resented the immortality that comes with his mutant-ness, and has a lot softer heart than his claws would indicate.)

It's the near future, and Logan is a hard-drinking limo-driver for hire. As one of the few remaining mutants, he keeps a low profile while caring for an aging and ill Professor X, who's hidden in a secret silo just south of the Mexican border. Half the time he babbles nonsense, but the professor tells him there's a young mutant coming their way, and soon they're charged with Laura, a little girl who doesn't speak but has deadly claws like Wolverine.

RATED: R for "strong brutal violence and language throughout, and for brief nudity."

RUNNING TIME: 141 minutes.

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

"Bitter Harvest"

"Stalin's tyranny could destroy their country. But not their love."

Yep, that's the tagline for "Bitter Harvest," the new movie about young love during the Holodomor, the 1932-33 forced famine in Ukraine orchestrated by Josef Stalin that killed millions. And if it sounds like a schmaltzy, soap opera-like treatment of a serious and historic tragedy, well, that's because it is.

That's too bad, because teaching important history to younger generations via popular culture is always a worthy cause. It's just that soaking this sobering story in a soppy romance does little to advance that cause.

"Bitter Harvest," directed by George Mendeluk, stars the British actor Max Irons (son of Jeremy) as Yuri, the thoughtful grandson of a venerated Ukrainian warrior, and Samantha Barks as Natalka, the village girl he loves. Barks finds a bit more depth of character between the lines of the gooey, unsubtle script by Mendeluk and first-time screenwriter Richard Bachynsky-Hoover; Irons, who might play a good Romeo one day, is reduced to smoldering soulfully as his country implodes.

We're introduced to these characters as children, in a seemingly idyllic life in the countryside, frolicking in the woods and swimming in the river. "My Ukraine," Yuri intones in an earnest opening voiceover, was a place "where legends lived and anything was possible." Yuri's father (Barry Pepper) inculcates a love of freedom in the young boy. "No one can ever take away our freedom," he tells Yuri, in words that we know will echo in his head — and we do mean literally — years later.

"Remember that!"

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America "for violence and disturbing images."

RUNNING TIME: 103 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One star out of four.

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This image released by Roadside Attractions shows Max Irons, left, and Samantha Barks in a scene from, "Bitter Harvest."

"Bitter Harvest" a weak history lesson

By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press "Stalin's tyranny could destroy their country. But not their love."

Yep, that's the tagline for "Bitter Harvest," the new movie about young love during the Holodomor, the 1932-33 forced famine in Ukraine orchestrated by Josef Stalin that killed millions. And if it sounds like a schmaltzy, soap opera-like treatment of a serious and historic tragedy, well, that's because it is.

That's too bad, because teaching important history to younger generations via popular culture is always a worthy cause. It's just that soaking this sobering story in a soppy romance does little to advance that cause.

"Bitter Harvest," directed by George

Mendeluk, stars the British actor Max Irons (son of Jeremy) as Yuri, the thoughtful grandson of a venerated Ukrainian warrior, and Samantha Barks as Natalka, the village girl he loves. Barks finds a bit more depth of character between the lines of the gooey, unsubtle script by Mendeluk and first-time screenwriter Richard Bachynsky-Hoover; Irons, who might play a good Romeo one day, is reduced to smoldering soulfully as his country implodes.

We're introduced to these characters as children, in a seemingly idyllic life in the countryside, frolicking in the woods and swimming in the river. "My Ukraine," Yuri intones in an earnest opening voiceover, was a place "where legends lived and anything was possible." Yuri's father (Barry Pepper)

inculcates a love of freedom in the young boy.

"No one can ever take away our freedom," he tells Yuri, in words that we know will echo in his head — and we do mean literally — years later. "Remember that!"

One day, Yuri's grandfather Ivan (Terence Stamp) rides up to announce that the czar has been killed. "Now Ukraine can be free," he says (these two may be related by blood, but they do not seem to be related by accent — accents vary widely across the film). In a typically heavy-handed touch, two horses, unconnected to the action, are seen frolicking freely. (Later, when turbulence arrives, these same horses will be seen in an agitated state.)

In any case, we jump ahead to Yuri and Natalka as young adults. A budding artist, Yuri seeks to woo Natalka by painting her; she

tries to discourage him, warning that she will bring him misfortune. But love wins out, and the two marry.

Life has become bleak and dangerous in the countryside. Stalin — in the first shot, we see him merely via a bushy moustache — has consolidated power after Lenin's death and introduced collectivization, which will lead to the devastating Ukraine famine of 1932 and 1933. "That could kill millions," he is told, of his plan to requisition up to 90 percent of Ukraine's harvest. "Who in the world would know?" the leader responds.

Yuri travels to Kiev, the capital, while Natalka remains home to care for her mother.

Yuri enrolls at the art academy, but soon leaves, after being forced to paint idealized images dictated by Soviet authorities.

"Logan" a great film to end an era

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge An end of an era is upon us, one that I didn't realize I was going to miss as much as I clearly am. Hugh Jackman, the charming Australian actor, is hanging up his adamantium claws and is stepping away from the role of The Wolverine after nine pictures and seventeen years of typifying one of the most beloved comic book heroes of the modern age. Wolverine has been around for generations, but it's Jackman's portrayal that has pushed him in the consciousness of greater pop culture.

This final iteration, "Logan", arguably the best superhero movie in terms of overall quality that I've ever seen, is incredibly touching and holds its own with other dramatic works quite ably.

It claims to take much of its storyline from the "Old Man Logan" storyline,

but you know I'm not a comics fan.

I'm a fan of comics fans. My only exposure to the medium is a bound compendium of "The Watchmen" I tried to get through before their movie came out a decade ago. It's just not my thing. But I know good movie when I see one and "Logan" is able to ratchet up emotional punches in just as plentiful supply as the gory, jabbing ones in the plentiful fight choreography you would expect from a Marvel picture. et in 2029, "Logan" takes place in a world where mutants are largely extinct. The same genetic anomalies that made them freaks of nature for the majority of the 20th Century are starting to disappear and mutants aren't being born anymore. Instead, the few that remain live lonely, isolated existences on the very fringes of society that seems itself to have a much more "fringe" quality. "Logan"

hasn't been Wolverine for a while and he's using his limitless time to drive a limo and save up some money to help his ailing nonagenarian friend, Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart, really chewing the scenery), live out the last of his days on their ocean dream boat, a trope I would liken to the farm George promises Lennie in "Of Mice and Men". The dementia that has crippled Xavier's powerful, telepathic mind makes him dangerous for anyone in his proximity. He's kept subdued with tranquilizing drugs.

A crook hitches up the works when Logan jumps at the opportunity for some quick money to transport a young mutant and her mother to the Canadian border from the Mexican border town near El Paso where he's holed up. That a child mutant exist surprises him, but when her powers prove to be un-coincidentally close to his own, he

is astounded. Charles is delighted, but the girl, Laura (Dafne Keen), acts like a wounded animal and is equal parts defiant and withdrawn.

There's a deep hate within her that is clearly rooted in the same pain that Logan knows from his own troubled life. The story is fairly simple: damaged heroes must rescue an innocent from pursing destruction - Alkali agents, in this case - led by Boyd Holbrook and Richard E. Grant. There's plenty of action to keep up the flow of the journey north, but it's the little things that make this movie a real treat. Logan and Charles know of some recent, undescribed incident in the past when many of their former X-Men friends were killed (likely in one of Xavier's fits). The road-trippers take advantage of the hospitality of many they meet on the trip, but injustice and death usually follows.

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The film is written and directed by James Mangold who worked with Jackman on "The Wolverine" in 2013.

He uses a heavy hand to bring the grief. From frequent callouts to the classic "Shane" and Johnny Cash's superb ballad "Hurt", "Logan" is really the story of an indestructible man laid low by the growing knowledge that something that has long been wrong with his mind is now wrong with his body. Jackman looks brutal in this movie and it shows in the burns and scars and sick eyes on our favorite conflicted "good" guy. That he's never been a nice person, but always seems to be trusted to do the right thing, defines Logan and it also defines "Logan". I will miss him.

"Logan" runs 137 minutes and is rated R for strong brutal violence and language throughout, and for brief nudity. I give this film four stars out of four.

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Religion Why do some countries disapprove of homosexuality?

By AMY ADAMCZYK City University of New York (THE CONVERSATION) With President Trump’s removal of federal protections for transgender students, debate over LGBTQ rights rage again across the U.S. Despite these disagreements, Americans are relatively liberal compared to countries across the world, where the consequences for gay or transgender citizens are far more dire.

In Europe and here in the Americas, only a minority of people believe that homosexuality is never justified. The percentage increases in places like Russia, India and China. In Africa, the Middle East and parts of Southeast Asia, attitudes become even more conservative.

Why are there such big differences in public opinion about homosexuality? My book, “Cross-National Public Opinion about Homosexuality,” shows that a key part of the answer comes in understanding how national characteristics shape individuals’ attitudes.

Wi t h i n c o u n t r i e s , a s i m i l a r s e t o f demographic characteristics tend to influence how people feel about homosexuality. For example, women tend to be more liberal than men. Older people tend to be more conservative than younger ones. Muslims are more likely to disapprove of homosexuality than Catholics, Jews and mainline Protestants.

Just like people, countries too have particular characteristics that can sway residents’ attitudes about homosexuality.

I have analyzed data from over 80 nations from the last three waves of the World Values Survey, the oldest noncommercial, crossnational examination of individuals’ attitudes, values and beliefs over time. It is the only academic survey to include people from both very rich and poor countries, in all of the world’s major cultural zones. It now has surveys from almost 400,000 respondents.

My analysis shows that differences in attitudes between nations can largely be explained by three factors: economic development, democracy and religion.

Money matters Sweden, Switzerland and the Netherlands are some of the richest nations in the world.

They are also some of the most tolerant. In sharp contrast, countries like Uganda and Nigeria are quite poor and the vast majority of residents disapprove.

How does the amount of money a country has shape attitudes? In very poor countries, people are likely to be more concerned about basic survival. Parents may worry about how to obtain clean water and food for their children. Residents may feel that if they stick together and work closely with friends, family and community members, they will lead a

more predictable and stable life. In this way, social scientists have found that a group mentality may develop, encouraging people to think in similar ways and discouraging individual differences.

Because of the focus on group loyalty and tradition, many residents from poorer countries are likely to view homosexuality as highly problematic. It violates traditional sensibilities. Many people may feel that LGBTQ individuals should conform to dominant heterosexual and traditional family norms.

Conversely, residents from richer nations are less dependent on the group and less concerned about basic survival. They have more freedom to choose their partners and lifestyle. Even in relatively rich countries like the United States, some people will still find homosexuality problematic. But, many will also be supportive.

Regardless of how much money they make, most people living in poorer countries are likely to be affected by cultural norms that focus on survival and group loyalty, leading to more disapproval.

Freedom of speech The type of government also matters.

People living in more democratic countries tend to be more supportive of homosexuality.

Democracy increases tolerance by exposing

residents to new perspectives. Democracy also encourages people to respect individuals’ rights, regardless of whether they personally like the people being protected.

Freedom of speech also allows residents to protest and not be arrested. When residents feel that they can freely express their ideas, they become even more inclined to speak up for themselves and others. This leads to more tolerance.

Dominant religious views The final factor shaping individuals’ attitudes is religion. Countries dominated

by Islam, Eastern Orthodoxy and those that have a mixture of conservative and mainline Protestant faiths are more likely to disapprove.

In contrast, nations dominated by mainline Protestant religions and Catholicism – such as Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom – are much more liberal.

Why are people from Muslim majority nations so opposed to homosexuality? Both Islam and conservative Protestant faiths generate high levels of religious belief.

Most religious texts say that homosexuality is problematic. More religious people are more likely to take these religious precepts seriously. When a large proportion of people are highly dedicated to their religion, everyone within the country tends to develop more conservative views.

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The Morgan County Museum in Versailles resides in the former Martin Hotel.

History abounds at Lake of the Ozarks For The Edge

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iscover a wealth of cultural history at the Lake of the Ozarks' different museums. The four historically-focused museums offer a glimpse into the storied tapestry of life in the area from the original Native American inhabitants to early European settlers and beyond. Visitors can learn about the area's role in the American Civil War, the creation of Bagnell Dam, the lost and nearly forgotten towns that now lay under the six billion gallons of water that make up the Lake of the Ozarks and the first glory days of what is now the "Best Recreational Lake" in the nation.

Through interesting exhibits and fascinating artifacts, the Lake area's notable people and places come to life at the Camden County Museum in Linn Creek, the Miller County Museum in Tuscumbia, the Morgan County Historical Museum in Versailles and Willmore Lodge in Lake Ozark.

These museums also serve as community centers hosting entertaining and educational presentations, ice cream socials, arts and craft shows, art classes, classic car cruise-ins, dinner theaters and special holiday events as well. Entry to most museums is free, though donations are welcome and appreciated.

The building that houses the Camden County Museum, 206 S. Locust Street in Linn Creek, operated as the Linn Creek School from 1930 until the mid-1970s. So, it's only fitting that this building which used to be filled with classrooms now serves as an educational epicenter for the history of Camden County. Those former classrooms have since been transformed into reproductions of an old pioneer school, a courtroom and a vault from the old Camden County Bank. Also on display are antique medical equipment, vintage firearms, Civil War memorabilia, Native American artifacts as well as other treasures from a bygone era. The Camden County Museum also hosts living history events, regular dinner theater performances, genealogy programs and other social events throughout the year.

The Camden County Museum is open on weekdays from March 1 through mid-December from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

However, due to the fact that the museum is staffed solely by volunteers, it is strongly suggested visitors call ahead to ensure the museum is open. For more information about the Camden County Museum or for a full schedule of museum events, please call 573-346-7191 or visit the museum's website at CamdenCountyMuseum.org.

In Tuscumbia, the Miller County Museum inhabits a former hardware store built in the 1940s. This museum, located at 2005 Highway 52, features over 6,000 square feet of artifacts from Miller County. The displays cover different subjects ranging in time from before the Civil War and extending into the 1940s.

Exhibits include a replica of a one-room school house and a reproduction of an old farmhouse, complete with a large collection of antiquated farm implements and hand tools.

There also are relics of the Osage tribes, Civil War items and 19th century clothing. Another highlight of this museum is two authentic rough-hewn log cabins located on the property.

These cabins were moved from their original sites in Miller County and meticulously rebuilt on the museum grounds to give visitors an idea of what life was like in the Ozarks in the 1800s.

The Miller County Museum is open from mid-May through mid-October on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about the Miller County Museum or for a full calendar of Museum events, please call 573-369-3500 or visit the museum's website at MillerCountyMuseum.org.

Step into the rich history of Morgan County at the former Martin Hotel, once the oldest continuously-operated hotel owned by one family in the U.S. The Morgan County Museum, 120 N. Monroe in Versailles, now resides in the landmark hotel, which was open from 1853 until 1965. Originally owned and operated by Samuel and Elizabeth Martin, the Martin Hotel served as overnight accommodations for legendary guests including two U.S. Presidents, Grover Cleveland and Harry S Truman, as well as the famous showman P.T. Barnum and the infamous outlaw Frank James, a member of the notorious James-Younger Gang. The 28 rooms of this beautiful building

are filled with themed exhibits dedicated to its famous visitors and antiques specific to the history of Morgan County. Inside the museum, visitors can enjoy replicas of an old post office, doctor's office, a 1927 beauty parlor, a popular war-themed room and more.

Versailles' Morgan County Museum is open on weekdays from May 1 through September from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekend tours are available by appointment only. Admission for adults is $3 and $1 for children. For more information or for a full calendar of museum events, please call 573-378-5747 or visit the museum's Facebook page at TinyURL.com/ MorganCoMuseum.

Willmore Lodge, 1 Willmore Lane in Lake Ozark, offers the most comprehensive history of Lake of the Ozarks. The museum features exhibits about life before Bagnell Dam, from the Native American tribes that first inhabited the area to the early planning stages and erection of Bagnell Dam, the filling of Lake of the Ozarks and the early days of this outdoor recreation haven. The building itself has an interesting story, too: the Adirondack-style lodge was built in 1930 as Union Electric's main administrative offices and entertainment facility throughout the construction of the dam during the height of the Great Depression. Today, the two-story log structure houses both the museum and the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.

And, from a large deck located on the backside of the building, visitors to Willmore Lodge can take in a panoramic view of Lake of the Ozarks.

Willmore Lodge is open all year on Mondays though Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information about the history of Willmore Lodge, the museum or for a schedule of events, please call 1-800-451-4117 or visit WillmoreLodge.com.

More background on the history and heritage of the Lake of the Ozarks region is available on the "History" page under the "Things to Do" tab on the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau's award-winning website, www.FunLake. com, or by calling 1-800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253). Also on the website, visitors can find more fun activities, attractions and events, as well as information on all lodging and dining options at the "Best Recreational Lake" in the Nation.

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Dining Delights

How will you celebrate National Nutrition Month?

For The Edge March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign designed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. What originated as “National Nutrition Week” in 1973 has evolved into a month- long effort to put nutrition front and center. This year ’s awareness campaign encourages consumers to “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” During the month of March, keep in mind that every meal and snack is a time to celebrate health, make small changes to improve food choices, and an opportunity to enjoy a serving of dairy.

Planning at-home meals and snacks is a great way to promote nutrition success. As you prepare the weekly shopping list, add a variety of foods from each food group to make healthy choices readily available at home. “Milk, cheese and yogurt pair well with many foods, creating an opportunity for balanced meals and snacks,” says Erin Rich, nutrition educator for St. Louis District Dairy Council. For example, berries sprinkled on top of yogurt takes the nutrition up a notch by adding Vitamin C and antioxidants to dairy’s package of nine essential nutrients.

Eating out doesn’t have to present a nutrition challenge. Just as you plan for at-home meals, take a peek at the restaurant menu beforehand to help make the most nutritious choices. Opting for lean proteins, fruits and vegetables is a great way to step up your nutrition game when dining out. Enjoying a glass of nutrient-rich milk is a healthy option as well. “Along with calcium and Vitamin D, milk offers high quality protein to help you feel satisfied,” states Rich. Requesting half-orders or sharing meals is another simple way to enjoy the foods you love, without the guilt and discomfort that can

come with overindulging.

Every meal and snack is an opportunity to include milk, cheese,

or yogurt with your favorite grains, veggies, fruits, or other proteins.

“It’s not only what we eat, but also

how much we eat that matters. The staying power of dairy’s protein can help with both,” notes Rich. Whether

you are eating at home or dining out, small changes can help you “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” Keep this in mind this month, and remember to strive for 3 servings of dairy every day.

For more information on the health benefits of dairy or to request a “Quick ‘N Easy Dairy Snacks” sheet, visit www.stldairycouncil.org or contact Erin Rich with St. Louis District Dairy Council: call 314-8359668, or e-mail erich@stldairycouncil. org. For more delicious and nutritious recipes, check us out on Facebook at STLDairyCouncil.

Recipes: Tropical Oatmeal Parfait Yield: 4 servings Ingredients • 1/4 cup walnut pieces • 1-1/2 cups old fashioned oats • 2 cups fat-free milk • 2 cups fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, diced • 2 cups fat-free vanilla Greek yogurt Instructions 1. In a small skillet, toast walnut pieces over medium heat, turning halfway through, for 3 to 4 minutes or until walnuts are lightly browned.

2. In a small saucepan, combine oatmeal and milk; simmer for 5 to 7 minutes over medium-low heat or until oats are tender and have absorbed the milk.

3. In a bowl or glass, layer 1/2 cup cooked oatmeal with 1/2 cup pineapple, 1/2 cup yogurt and 1 tablespoon walnuts.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 288 calories, 10 g protein, 7 g fat, 29% DV Calcium Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup Yield: 12 servings Ingredients • 4 tablespoons butter • 1 cup chopped onion • 1/2 cup flour • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth • 4 cups fat-free milk • 2 cups frozen broccoli, chopped • 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper Instructions 1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat, add onion and cook until tender.

2. Add flour; stir until blended.

3. Gradually stir in broth. Heat until slightly thickened.

4. Add milk, broccoli and potatoes.

5. Cook over low heat about 15 minutes or until broccoli and potatoes are tender.

6. Stir in cheese and seasonings.

Nutrition Facts per serving: 190 calories, 10 g protein, 9 g fat, 22% DV Calcium

Above, a tropical oatmeal parfait. At left, broccoli cheddar potato soup. Photos couresty of the St. Louis Dairy Council.

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Dining Delights

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Above,the bomb sandwich, with a beef, sausage and bacon patty wrapped in bacon. Below, the bacon grenades.

The Kaiser Tiger in Chicago

By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge Sausage, bacon, beer.

That is the holy trinity and foundation for the Kaiser Tiger located at 1415 W. Randolph St. in Chicago. Those are also pretty much the foundations of my life, so I thought this would be the perfect stop for my latest edition of “You Gotta Eat.” It is a bacon, sausage and beer sanctuary with an extensive craft beer list and menu items such as its signature — the bomb, a meatloaf of beef, sausage and bacon, wrapped in bacon.

I visited on a Saturday night with a group of 10 guys. This was my preparation for going to a Bears vs. Packers football game the next day. I also got the opportunity to show off my athletic abilities in the sport of curling while at the Kaiser Tiger and I’ll get to that a little later.

First we have to get to the food and there was plenty.

The rest of the group was sharing a slew of appetizers, including the sausage and cheese board, the bacon wrapped dates and the curry poutine — crispy Belgian frites covered in a Irish curry sauce and Wisconsin cheese curds.

I pilfered a few bites, but I had my eyes affixed on my own appetizer — the bacon grenades.

These bad boys were spicy beef and pork meatballs wrapped in bacon, beer battered, deep fried and served with house made Alpha King barbecue sauce. When they arrived they looked like giant hushpuppies, but when I bit into one that was far from the taste.

The meatballs had a nice spicy kick on the backend and the fried cocoon provided a nice crunch to the whole thing. Unfortunately the bacon flavor was kind of lost along the way and the breading was pretty thick and almost became too much as I continued eating them.

The barbecue sauce had a little bit of a sweet taste to it which made for a good companion.

But like I said, I was at a sausage and bacon sanctuary, so my meat adventures were just beginning.

A large portion of the group ordered the bomb. It was $70 for this monster creation, which was five pounds of spicy beef and pork stuffed with pepper bacon and wrapped in a brown sugar bacon weave. It’s slow cooked for

hours in a smoker and then served with fries, buns, pepper jack cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato and barbecue sauce.

While this was quite intriguing to me, I decided to go solo and order the bomb sandwich. It is just a single serving of the bomb on a toasted pretzel bun with the pepper jack cheese, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, barbecue sauce and a nice touch with sliced fresh cucumbers.

I was already staggering and about to hit the meat wall from the bacon grenades, so a little bit of this sandwich went a long way. Like the bacon grenades, it had a great spicy kick on the backend and the sausage was the leader of the taste. Maybe my favorite part was the

cucumbers. With the meat overload my taste buds were yearning for something to break the heaviness and saltiness of all that meat.

The rest of the group agreed that a little went along way with the bomb. It was good, but got to be a little overwhelming.

To fill in the cracks I went with a couple of brews off of the extensive craft beer menu. I ordered a 3 Floyds Alpha King pale ale and a Deschutes Pinedrops IPA — the Kaiser Tiger beer of the month.

I was pretty underwhelmed by the Alpha King, a pretty bitter ale from the Munster, Ind. brewery, but the IPA was very refreshing. It had a great citrusy kick to it.

Now that we’d had a few beers and were

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practically in meat comas, it was time for the main event — curling.

Maybe the coolest thing about Kaiser Tiger is its spacious patio. During the summer months patrons will dine and hang out on the patio and partake in some bocce ball, but the brilliance is it doesn’t go to waste in the winter due to the curling lanes.

It was bitterly cold on our visit, so we rented two of the four lanes to try out the sport which resembles shuffleboard on a grand icy stage. I’ve seen curling before during the Winter Olympic Games, but this was my first experience playing it.

Unfortunately due to the fact we were at a bar with patrons partaking in adult beverages, there were no sweepers allowed. Those are the guys that run down the ice in front of the curling stone sweeping the ice to make a path for scoring. I was a little bummed out about that, but I’ll admit it was still a lot of fun.

My buddy Dave and I did a pretty good job, learning a nice scoring touch with our throws.

Maybe we’ll toss our hats in the ring for the 2018 Winter Olympics.

Kaiser Tiger just has a great, social atmosphere for large groups to gather. While it can definitely cause meat overload, it was still a lot of fun.

The inside of the restaurant was two levels.

The lower portion had a lot of high tables surrounding a huge bar in the middle. A few steps up separated the dinner portion of the restaurant, which housed longer banquet tables reserved for large parties. We had reservations on our visit.

There were lighter options for food, like the garlic hummus on the appetizer menu, the salmon BLT and the veggie wedgie, consisting of roasted bell peppers, asparagus, eggplant and onions served with a balsamic glaze with pesto and goat cheese on a crusty roll. They also had a salad and wraps menu available.

To check out the whole menu and all the things Kaiser Tiger has to offer visit www. kaisertiger.com. They even keep their beer list up to date on the website.

This West Loop beer hall and restaurant is definitely worth a visit with friends next time you’re in Chicago and looking for a cool place when you gotta eat.

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The Arts

The Fabulous Fox to present "The Illusionists - Live from Broadway"

For The Edge On the heels of a highly successful multi-city tour and run on Broadway, the world’s bestselling touring magic show, "The Illusionists - Live from Broadway" (www.theillusionistslive.com), will play the Fabulous Fox in St. Louis March 31 – April 2 as part of its North American tour to more than 50 cities in 2017.

Tickets for "The Illusionists - Live from Broadway" at the Fabulous Fox are on sale now online at MetroTix. com, by calling 314-534-1111 or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Ticket prices start at $25.

Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing. "The Illusionists - Live from Broadway" is part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series.

Performances of "The Illusionists - Live from Broadway" at the Fabulous Fox run March 31 – April 2. Show times are Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

"The Illusionists - Live from Broadway" is produced by S i m o n P a i n t e r, Ti m L a w s o n and MagicSpace Entertainment.

Conceived by Simon Painter, the show’s creative team also includes executive producer Tim Lawson, director Neil Dorward and creative director Jim Millan.

Full of hilarious magic tricks, death-defying stunts and acts o f b re a t h t a k i n g w o n d e r, T h e Illusionists has shattered box office records worldwide and thrilled audiences of all ages with a mindblowing spectacular showcasing the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible illusionists on earth.

Creative Producer Simon Painter said, “We can’t wait to bring this electrifying show to St. Louis for a truly entertaining experience for the whole family. The Illusionistsis the most non-stop and powerful mix of outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on the live stage.”

The seven stars, each a master in their own field, are: • The Anti-Conjuror, Dan Sperry: Described as Marilyn Manson

meets David Copperfield, Dan combines the art of magic with the macabre and is one of the top-10 most Googled people, thanks to a legendary “America’s Got Talent” appearance.

• The Trickster, Jeff Hobson is the epitome of glamour and showmanship. Don’t be fooled by his innocent appearance; Jeff has audiences laughing long after the curtain goes down.

• The Inventor, Kevin James is known for innovative illusions, is an inventor, comedian and collector of the strange and unusual. Kevin is one of the most prolific inventors of magic in the world and has created some of the most celebrated illusions of the last century.

• The Escapologist, Andrew Basso: Italy’s star escape artist, Andrew considers Houdini his hero and is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular illusionists.

He is the only person in the world to perform Houdini’s famous Water Torture Cell with absolutely no covers.

• The Deductionist, Colin Cloud, one of the greatest thought readers of all time is a psychic savant known as a real-life Sherlock Holmes. Don’t play against him in a game of poker – he’s never lost.

• T h e D a re d e v i l , J o n a t h a n Goodwin, is widely considered one of the most creative, skilled, and frankly crazy stunt performers in the world. He is an accomplished

knife thrower, archer, escape artist, fakir, martial artist, free diver, and free climber. Unlike the other performers in the show, Jonathan is not a magician or illusionist but he will leave the audience breathless with his death-defying stunts.

• The Manipulator, An Ha Lim: The first place winner at Korea’s Busan International Magic Competition (2006), Italy Club Convention Manipulation (2006) and World Magic Seminar in Asia (2007), An Ha Lim was also a Golden Lion Award winner at the World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas (2008).

SIMON PAINTER, CREATIVE PRODUCER Simon Painter is a visionary creative theatrical producer who hails from London. Simon started his career on stage as a classical violinist, and performed the lead role for Spirit of the Dance in Las Vegas. The first show he produced, Le Grand Cirque smashed box office records at the Sydney Opera House selling over 40,000 tickets in 10 days.

His two subsequent productions, Aerial Dreams and Adrenaline also broke records in Sydney and across the world and achieved critical acclaim. In 2010 Simon had five versions of Le Grand Cirque playing concurrently. In late 2010 Simon joined forces with Australian producer and close friend Tim Lawson and began assembling the greatest magical minds from a wide spectrum of disciplines.

His production of The Illusionists has already performed to record breaking crowds in theatres and arenas across the globe including Australia, Mexico, Latin America,

South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. In addition to "The Illusionists - Live from Broadway," Simon’s current projects include Le Noir (The Dark Side of Cirque) and Illusionists 2.0, both of which are currently playing extensive international tours.

TIM LAWSON, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Tim Lawson is the CEO of TML Enterprises, servicing Australia and international territories with first class musicals and family entertainment with productions spanning across over 100 cities in 20 countries. Australasian theatrical touring credits include Sweet Charity, Buddy – The Musical, Jolson starring Rob Guest, Spirit of the Dance, Oh! What A Night, Fiddler on the Roof starring Topol, It’s A Dad Thing!, Weary – The Life of Sir Edward Dunlop, Shout! The Musical, Brave Men Run In Our Family, Jekyll and Hyde starring Brad Little and The Rocky Horror Show narrated by Richard O’ Brien.

Tim's award winning production of A Chorus Line transferred to the prestigious London Palladium, and his production of Chitty Bang Bang recently completed a 13 month tour. With partner Simon Painter, credits include Le Grand Cirque, Ariel Dreams, Adrenaline, Le Noir – The Dark Side of Cirque, The Illusionists and The Illusionists 2.0, all enjoying record breaking success and extensive international arena and theatrical touring.

About MagicSpace Entertainment MagicSpace Entertainment is headed by Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard, Steve Boulay and Bruce Granath and has been producing and presenting national tours, Broadway shows, concerts and museum exhibits worldwide for over 35 years. Consistently one of the top promoters in the world, MagicSpace Entertainment typically produces and presents more than 350 events worldwide per year. Recent Broadway credits include The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible (Broadway & West End), Donny & Marie – A Broadway Christmas, American Idiot and RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles On Broadway. National tour credits include The Illusionists – Live From Broadway, Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage starring in Mythbusters - Unleashed, Alton Brown Live, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, Donny & Marie Christmas, RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles, The Magic of David Copperfield, Circus 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Line and national concert tours by Janet Jackson, Cher and Fleetwood Mac to name just a few. Touring museum exhibitions produced include Jurassic World: The Exhibition, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition and Diana – A Celebration, St Peter and the Vatican: The Legacy of the Popes exhibition. MagicSpace Entertainment has offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT. www. magicspace.net

Jeff Hobson, the Trickster, and Kevin James, the Inventor, will be featured with "The Illusionists - Live from Broadway" comes to the Fox Theatre.

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The Arts Artistic adventures St.ART Street Art Festival planned

St. Louis resident and wellness visionary Michael G. Tompkins is pleased to introduce on Valentine’s Day the inaugural St.ART Street Art Festival in St. Louis, Missouri Sept. 30 and Oct 1. The goal of the 2-day festival is to encourage hope, healing and positive dialogue through art—including large canvas painting, poetry, performance art, and “yarn bombing” trees. During the weekend, a group of inspired local and renowned street artists will convey the emotions of the underprivileged and silenced in the community on large canvases and through spoken word, in the city of St. Louis.

“The divide in St. Louis between those that have and those that have not is undeniable. Not unlike the iconic St. Louis Arch, art has an ability to bridge the divide. Art brings various opinions together in a way where all opinions are valid.

There is no black and white; right or wrong,” says Tompkins. The artists begin the dialogue by conveying the voice and frustration of the people on the first day, then express their vision of our new community on day two. The festival will be interactive with the audience, using yarn bombing on trees for the observers to leave their own personal messages of frustration and hope.

While the first day will be held in Fairgrounds Park, day two will be held at Langenberg Field in Forest Park. Both days are complementary and open to the public from 10am-8pm. Street artists signed on include Basil Kincaid, Cbabi Bayoc, Fnnch, Peat Eyez Wollaeger, Kidlew a n d S t e p h e n “ YA R N b o m b e r ” Duneier. Poets include Pacia Anderson, and Richard Blanco.

Blanco, who was selected by President Barack Obama in 2012 to serve as the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history (joining the ranks of Robert Frost and Maya Angelou), will open and close the festival.

Artists and donors were quick to embrace Tompkins’ vision to use street art to start a dialogue between diverse groups in St. Louis. A recent transplant to St. Louis, Tompkins came up with the idea for St.ART after witnessing amazing street art following the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson.

Day one of St.ART, the canvases will be painted in black and white.

The TRUTH of the hopelessness, the desperation of not feeling heard, and the hardships found in our inner city neighborhoods. Day two the theme is: “Hope has color.” In one of the brightest areas that our city celebrates, those same artists will paint in color, their vision of our new community.

“The incident in Ferguson changed me from having rose colored glasses about St. Louis, to becoming aware of the distinct socioeconomic and racial divide, which has been palpable to both the black and white populations in our community for decades,” said Tompkins. “When I saw messages of frustration and despair, as well as messages of hope displayed, it spurred me take action. Large scale art has always had an ability to convey emotion on a much grander scale—the impact is so much bigger. Street art speaks a universal language and by allowing the artwork to stand on its own it takes away the ego of judgement.”

The proceeds of the canvas sales will fund resiliency programs for

the inner city and public service sector. To date, St.ART has already raised individual donations totaling more than 55 percent of our event budget—nearly all of the donors outside the city of St. Louis.

About St.Art St.Louis St.ART is an innovative festival with a shared vision to open a dialogue. The goal of the 2-day street art festival is to encourage hope, healing and positive dialogue through art—including large canvas painting, poetry, performance art, and “yarn bombing” trees. During the weekend, of Sept. 30-Oct 1, a group of inspired and renowned street artists will convey the emotions of the underprivileged and silenced in the city of St. Louis.

Tax deductible contributions can be made online at www.Generosity. com search term St.ART or visit http://st-artstlouis.org/.

Spring edition of Muny Magic at The Sheldon planned

The upcoming spring 2017 production of Muny Magic at The Sheldon will welcome popular Muny artist, Nicholas Rodriguez back to St. Louis for March 29th and 30th.

Nicholas most recently starred at The Muny as The Tin Man in the 2016 production of The Wizard of Oz. In 2015 Nicholas appeared in the two blockbuster hits of that summer season, starring as The Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and as Ritchie Valens in the electrifying production Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. In 2014 he starred in the title role of Disney’s Tarzan.

My 70s Show! will fuse all things you love and remember about the

1970s with the music of Broadway, Bossa Nova, folk, and of course Disco in a unique and intimate evening filled with Nicholas’ charming personality and soulful voice. This two-night concert presentation will be held March 29th and 30th at 7:30 p.m. at The Sheldon Concert Hall, and is proudly sponsored by Kenneth and Nancy Kranzberg.

Nicholas is perhaps best known for the role of Nick Chavez on ABC’s One Life to Live for which he received the GLAAD Media Award and the 2009 Visibility Award. He recently debuted his solo show at the Orlando Cabaret Festival, and the Signature Theatre in Washington, D.C. to rave reviews. “ O u t s t a n d i n g ! To p t e n performances of the year” – The New Yorker “Nicholas Rodriguez hits the high notes spectacularly” – The New York Times “Awesome” – NPR "He has a glorious voice — he understands melody, rhythm — it’s all in his body. He’s the classic leading man.” – Washington Post "Nick is a consummate, passionate performer who inspires continual love from the Muny audience," said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. "It will be so exciting to have him share more of his talents with us.”

Following its thrilling premiere 2015 - 2016 season starring Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, and then The Buddy Holly Boys, the Muny Magic at The Sheldon series welcomed four of the most beloved leading ladies from recent Muny seasons back this past November for a moving and entertaining Salute to the Legends. The Muny Magic at The Sheldon series celebrates the performances and artistry of The

Muny each fall and spring.

“The ‘Muny Magic’ series is a great way for our audiences to reconnect with the stars they’ve fallen in love with in recent seasons,” said Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan. “Nicholas has given some really incredible performances over the years and I’m personally very excited to welcome him back this spring. He’s an outstanding talent. I think we’re in for a real treat.”

The March 29th and 30th performances of Muny Magic at The Sheldon will be held at The Sheldon Concert Hall - 3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 - at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $25 - $50.

Tickets will be available January 14th. For more information, visit www.muny.org/munymagic or call The Muny at (314) 361-1900.

The Hett announces 2016-17 schedule

The 2016-2017 season at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts celebrates the arts with a multicultural line up of performers hailing from Ireland to Inner Mongolia, as well as a bestselling author and family favorites. “’McKendree Presents’ is the premiere arts and culture series in Southern Illinois. Each year we aim to entertain, move and inspire our audience. Our eleventh season is no exception,” said Peter Palermo, director of the Hett.

Reserved seats will be available to the public starting on Sept. 6 at noon, however Friends of the Hett can purchase tickets June 27 at noon.

For information on becoming a Friend of the Hett, visit theHett.com or call 618-537-6863. All events are open to the public and held at the

488-seat performing arts center on McKendree’s Lebanon, Ill., campus.

Ticket prices range from $5 to $26, with discounts for seniors and students. Many programs are free, including the film series and student concerts.

Preview the new season online at theHett.com. “McKendree Presents” will feature the following: April 25, 7:30 p.m.: Parsons Dance is a New York modern dance company hailed for its athleticism, joyfulness and technical skill.

The Distinguished Speaker Series will present: March 7, 7:30 p.m.: the idea lab brings together informative and performative speakers for a night of fascinating, informal discussion modeled after the popular TED Talks. (To apply as a speaker, visit theHett.com before Sept. 1.)

April 12, 7:30 p.m.: Elizabeth Gilbert is the author of “Eat, Pray, Love,” which spent 57 weeks atop The New York Times Bestseller List.

The free Film Art Series will screen “Saving Private Ryan,” Sept.

27; “Macbeth,” Nov. 21; “Do the Right Thing,” Feb. 7; “Dear White People,” Feb. 23; “The Birth of a Nation,” Feb. 28; and Best Picture nominees to be announced in the spring. All begin at 7 p.m.

The McKendree University Series showcases a variety of student talent (some dates may be subject to change): p.m.; April 2, 2 p.m.: Theatre Department Play • April 18, 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Ensemble Concert • April 21 & 22, 7:30 p.m.: Show Choir Performance • April 27, 7:30 p.m.: Dance Recital • May 1, 7:30 p.m.: Jazz Ensemble Concert • May 4, 7:30 p.m.: Concert Band Concert

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Travel Arts calendar Friday, March 17

March 26, 2017

Million Dollar Quartet, The Rep, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until April 9, 2017 Morpho Mardi Gras, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , Runs until March 26, 2017 Orchid Show 2017, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 31, 2017 Degas, impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 7, 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 Roundabout Theatre Company's Cabaret, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until March 19, 2017 The Royale, The Rep, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until

The Royale, The Rep, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until March 26, 2017

Saturday, March 18

Million Dollar Quartet, The Rep, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs until April 9, 2017 Morpho Mardi Gras, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , Runs until March 26, 2017 Orchid Show 2017, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 31, 2017 Degas, impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 7, 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 Roundabout Theatre Company's Cabaret, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until March 19, 2017

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Million Dollar Quartet, The Rep, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.,

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Degas, impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 7, 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

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Greensky Bluegrass, w/Cris Jacobs, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Mississippi Clean, Thames, Kerplunk, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Ann Hampton Calloway, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 17

Noah Morrison, Benji Gusto and Cam Chaos, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Blue October, w/(TBA), The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Daniel Kern's Birthday Bash and Cover Show, Cicero's, University City, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Ann Hampton Calloway, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 19

Flaw, Righteous Vendetta, Source, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Monday, March 20

Pancho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 21

He Is We, Kenny Holland, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Pancho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 22

Moose Blood, Trophy Eyes, Boston Manor, A Will Away, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

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Volumes, Torn at the Seams, We Are Descendants, Marked By Honor, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m Sothern Soul Assembly, w/JJ Grey & Mofro, Luther Dickenson, Anders Osborne, Marc Broussard,

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Music Tuning in Sturgill Simpson coming to The Fox Sturgill Simpson will embark on a series of tour dates later this year, including a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on Thursday, September 21. Other stops include New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre and L.A.’s Greek Theatre as well as previously announced headline slots at Louisville’s Forecastle Festival July 14-16 and Birmingham’s Sloss Music & Arts Festival July 15-16.

The performances will feature material from throughout Simpson’s catalog and is his way of thanking fans—both old and new—for a series of unprecedented years.

Tickets are $62.50, $42.50, $37.50, $32.50, $28 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

The 2017 tour celebrates a series of breakthrough years for the acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer who is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Country Album at this weekend’s 59th Annual Grammy Awards for his acclaimed new album, A Sailor’s Guide To Earth. Simpson is also confirmed to perform on the live awards show, which will broadcast on CBS from L.A.’s Staples Center this Sunday, February 12 at 8/7c with host James Corden.

Out now on Atlantic Records (purchase here), A Sailor ’s Guide To Earth continues to receive overwhelming critical acclaim with recent “Best of 2016” coverage running at The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, NPR Music, Rolling Stone, Stereogum, Pitchfork, Salon, Billboard, The Atlantic, Paste, SPIN, American Songwriter among many others. Moreover, since the album’s release, Simpson has performed on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah,” “Conan,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” “Charlie Rose” and, most recently, the 2017 debut episode of “Saturday Night Live.”

"Back To The Eighties" tour coming to St. Charles 102.5 KEZK presents “Back To The Eighties” The Retro Futura Tour featuring Howard Jones plus The English Beat, Men Without Hats, Modern English, Katrina (from Katrina & The Waves) & Annabella’s Bow Wow Wow on Aug. 19 at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

It was in 1983 that Howard Jones first burst upon the contemporary music scene with his very English songwriting, pioneering synthesizers and thought provoking lyrics. The first two albums, ‘Humans Lib’ and ‘Dream into Action’, brought Howard a host of hits including ‘New Song’,‘Things Can Only Get Better,’ ‘What is Love?,’ ‘Pearl In The Shell,’ ‘Like to Get To know You Well,’ ‘Hide And Seek’ (performed at Live Aid), ‘Look Mama,’ and ‘No One Is To Blame’, which reached No.1 in the US. Howard has sold over 8 million albums across the globe and is one of a select group of British artists who have comprehensively ‘broken America’.

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entered the music scene in the 1979 - a time of social, political and musical upheaval. They managed to fuse all of their respective musical influences - soul, reggae, pop and punk - into a unique sound that was highly danceable. Today Wakeling tours with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing the hits of The English Beat and General Public.

Modern English are an English rock band best remembered for their songs ‘I Melt with You,’ ‘Hands Across the Sea,’ and ‘Ink and Paper.’

The new wave synth pop collective Men Without Hats were formed in 1980 by brothers Ivan and Stefan Doroschuk. Ivan was the leader of the group, writing the majority of the songs and providing the lead vocals. Taken from their debut, the single ‘The Safety Dance’ became a major hit, peaking on the American charts at number three in 1983. Driven by an insistent threechord synthesizer riff, the song was one of the biggest synth pop hits of the new wave era.

Katrina and The Waves had their first big break in 1984 when The Bangles covered their song ‘Going Down To Liverpool’. This drew attention to the group and lead to a deal with Capitol Records.

Their first album was a substantial critical and commercial success and ‘Walking on Sunshine’ was a worldwide hit earning top ten spots around the globe. Since then, the song has been broadcasted over 2,500,000 times in the U.S. Annabella Lwin, at the tender age of 14, was one of the most photographed, talked about and popular vocalists in the early 80’s with her band, BOW WOW WOW, who enjoyed success with massive hits such as ‘I Want Candy’, ’Do U wanna Hold Me?’, ‘Go Wild in the Country’ and ‘C30, C60, C90, Go!’ Her unique vocals defined the sound of a new and energetic p o p c u l t u re ; h e r m e m o r a b l e performances influencing and inspiring a brand new wave of up–and–coming artists such as the Red Hot Chili Peppers, No Doubt, Smashing Pumpkins and Green Day amongst others.

Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office or online at www.metrotix.com. and are $95 (Gold Circle), $85 (Floor), $65 (100 Level Sidelines), $60 (100 Level Endzone), $45 (Upper Level) To charge by phone call MetroTix at 314-534-1111. For help purchasing accessible seating, please call The Family Arena ADA Hotline at 636896-4234.

decades on the club, theater and festival scene, Thorn and four-piece band have garnered a reputation for shows that ricochet from humor to poignancy to knock-out rock 'n' roll.

The Sheldon to present "Creole Soul"

The Sheldon presents Etienne Charles, “Creole Soul,” Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. One of today’s most compelling and exciting young jazz artists, trumpeter Etienne Charles, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, has recorded three impressive albums for his own Culture Shock Music imprint. His new album, Creole Soul, is a captivating journey that taps into a myriad of styles rooted in his AfroCaribbean background, examining

Sheldon Sessions to present Paul Thorn

Sheldon Sessions will present roots-rock songwriter and performer Paul Thorn at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in the Sheldon Concert Hall.

A special guest for the event will be announced at a later date.

Tickets are $30 orchestra and $25 balcony Call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org.

The Sheldon Sessions presents Paul Thorn with a special guest TBA in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Roots-rock songwriter Paul Thorn celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the release of his debut album, Hammer and Nail. Thorn was raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, the son of a preacher, where he honed his trademark mix of Southern rock, Americana, blues and country. In his more than two

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the musical depths of the islands, from calypso to Haitian voodoo music.

Charles has received critical acclaim for his exciting performances, inspiring compositions and knack for connecting with audiences worldwide. He has been hailed

by The New York Times as “an auteur” and Jazz Times as “A daring improviser who delivers with heart wrenching lyricism.” As a soloist, he fully understands the New Orleans trumpet tradition and what famed Crescent City pianist, Jelly Roll Morton so succinctly captured in the now immortal phrase, “The Spanish Tinge.”

As a sideman he has performed and recorded with Monty Alexander, Roberta Flack, Frank Foster, Ralph MacDonald, Johnny Mandel, Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Maria Schneider, Count Basie Orchestra, Eric Reed, Lord Blakie, David Rudder and many others.

The Sheldon Art Galleries’ Caribbean Experience: This concert is held in conjunction with the Sheldon Art Galleries’ benefit event: “Caribbean Experience.”

Tickets include a pre-concert dinner buffet with food by Mi Caribe, cocktails, live music by Samba Bom, a ticket to the Etienne Charles concert, complimentary parking, a tax deduction and a post-concert dance party. Tickets are $150, $300 and $500, call The Sheldon’s Development Department at 314533-9900 to order.

Single tickets are $40 o rc h e s t r a / $ 3 5 b a l c o n y 1 / $ 2 5 balcony 2/$15 student. Tickets are on sale now through MetroTix at 314-534-1111, through The Sheldon’s website at TheSheldon.org, or in person at The Fox Theatre Box Office, 534 N. Grand Blvd. For a VIP concert experience, All-Access tickets are available by calling 314533-9900, ext. 17.

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