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"Drawn & Fired II" page 12

Summer at the Zoo page 18

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What’s Inside 3

A true "Survivor"

Alton woman appears on reality show.

4 Going greener

MoBOT tdo host annual festival.

11 "Joseph" returns The Fox will present the classic.

12 "Drawn & Fired II" New exhibit planned at EAC.

15 Rollin' on the river

Paddlewheelers to cruise the Mississippi.

18 New at the Zoo

Summer schedule announced.

19 Arnold is back

Schwarzenegger talks politics, movies.

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What’s Happening Friday April 18___________ • Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Cornmeal w/Sturgill Simpson, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Decker. w/Indian Blanket, The Ruthless, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

• Davina and The Vagabonds w/Tommy Halloran’s Guerilla Swing, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

• Desert Noises w/The Winter Sounds, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Gramatik w/Branx, Gibbz, Russ Liquid, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Dots Not Feathers w/ Volcanoes, Palace, Emily Otnes, Amen Lucy, Amen, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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

• The Black Rep presents The Trials of brother Jero, Harris-Stowe University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• I n s p i re d b y N a t u re : A Collection of Wildlife Ar t by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31.

• Decisive Moments: 20th Century Street Photography Prints from St. Louis Collections,

International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through April 27.

• Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda Thompson Collection of African-American Art, The Saint Louis University Museum of Art, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through May 18.

• A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Fashion, and Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday April 19___________ • Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Breakfast with the Bunny, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

• Funky Butt Brass Band, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Po m p eya w / L eve ra g e Models, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m.

• Prince Tribute w/Theresa Payne feat. Ransome Note, Steve Ewing Band, Superhero Killer, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Say Hi, Big Scary, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Younger Than Yesterday, The Wildey, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

• Rulers (Brian Weiger t of

Picture Day) w/Pat Eagan of the Royal Smokestacks, Grace Basement, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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

• The Black Rep presents The Trials of brother Jero, Harris-Stowe University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• I n s p i re d b y N a t u re : A Collection of Wildlife Ar t by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31.

• Jaqueline Piatigorsky: Patron, Player, Pioneer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 13.

• In The Aftermath of Trauma: Contemporary Video Installations, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 20.

• Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 16.

• Imagining the Founding of St. Louis, History of Jazz Gallery – Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through August 23.

• S t . Lo u i s C a m e ra C l u b Centennial Exhibition, Nancy Spir tas Kranzberg Galler y – Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through August 16.

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People Alton resident taking part in reality TV show

By SCOTT MARION Of The Edge

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ll those years of watching “Survivor” finally paid off for Tasha Fox.

A 1995 graduate of Alton High School, Fox is a player on the 28th edition of the reality-competition series, which airs Wednesdays on CBS. The spring edition was filmed in Cagayan, a province in the Philippines, and the theme is “Brawn vs. Brains vs. Beauty.”

“I couldn’t believe that I was actually playing the game that I had watched for 13 years,” said the 37-year-old Fox, who was part of the “Brains” tribe. “The feeling was definitely surreal. Seeing (host) Jeff Probst and putting on my buff for the first time was so awesome. I was excited to experience ‘Survivor.’ “ Growing up in Alton helped Fox prepare for what she had to do on “Survivor.”

“My family and friends have definitely shaped me into the person that I am today,” Fox said.

“My parents instilled in me that with hard work, persistence and a positive attitude, I could achieve anything. I applied for ‘Survivor ’ three times before being casted. I would not give up on that dream.

“My parents also taught me to love everyone. I have such a diverse circle of friends. I love learning about and have an appreciation for different cultures. Being able to build relationships with different types of people is something that I have done all of my life.

“In ‘Survivor,’ you are playing t h e g a m e w i t h p e o p l e f ro m various places with a myriad of life experiences. To be successful in the game, you have to be able to connect with those people. Building relationships is one of my gifts.

Also, I grew up as the only girl on my street. Since none of the boys wanted to play with dolls, I had to play football, baseball and basketball with them. That is why I am so competitive and athletic.”

A graduate of Illinois State University, Fox is a former St. Louis Rams cheerleader.

“I really enjoyed my college days,” Fox said. “I have always loved school and homework, so the transition from high school to college was very uneventful. I graduated with honors. I was a collegiate track athlete and a cheerleader.

“The St. Louis Rams were the ‘Greatest Show on Turf ’ at that time so I knew I wanted to be a cheerleader for the team. Cheering for the Rams was awesome. I cheered for the Rams for six years, three of which I was a captain. As a captain, you have to manage relationships, make sure everyone is ‘game ready’ and leverage the strengths of everyone so that you perform at a high level.

“I think the same can be said about ‘Survivor.’ You want your tribe as strong as possible, leverage each person’s abilities and help the tribe do the best they can in challenges.”

Fox’s faith helps her in everyday life, and it helped her deal with what she faced on “Survivor.”

“I grew up in a family where faith was important,” Fox said. “I was raised in church and continue to be

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Tasha Fox on location with "Survivor." an active member in my church. I was not conflicted at all about how I was going to play the game. If I had to lie and backstab, I was willing to do so because that is part of the game. I know the person I am in real life, so I was never conflicted about who I may have needed to be in the game. Fortunately, I was able to play the game in a manner that required minimal lying and backstabbing.

“I have a bracelet that says ‘Pushing Past Stopping Points.’ I wear this bracelet as a reminder that when your body tells you that you physically can’t go on, your mind can will you forward. This was so important during the challenges.

When you compete in challenges

on ‘Survivor.’ you may not have eaten nor had anything to drink for days. Therefore, you have absolutely no energy. You have to draw your strength from an internal source.

In challenges, I would literally tell myself to push past fatigue, pain, dehydration, hunger and lack of sleep. I knew if I could mentally push past those things, I could beat the other competitors who weren’t able to.”

“Brawn, Brains and Beauty” turned out to be an ideal theme for Fox. “I thought I could be a member of any of the tribes,” Fox said. “In my audition video, I said ‘My name is Tasha, and I am a triple threat. I

have beauty, brains and brawn.’

“I had no idea that was the theme for the season. It was completely coincidental. I was proud to be chosen as a member of the Brains Tribe. The average IQ of that tribe was 130. It was an honor to represent the nerds. I knew I was playing the game with thinkers and it forced me to stay alert and strategic.”

Fox hadn’t heard of Cagayan prior to being selected.

“In fact, I didn’t know we were going to the Philippines until we got to the airport terminal to leave for the game,” Fox said. “Cagayan is beautiful and hot. The ocean was great and very warm.

“Sometimes I would sit on the

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beach and watch the beautiful sunset. I think this location was great for ‘Survivor.’ There was a variety of fruit on the island. There were also a lot crabs and fish to catch.”

Once she found out she was going to be on “Survivor,” Fox went into preparation mode.

“I ate fewer calories and increased my workouts,” Fox said. “I wanted my body to be accustomed to functioning with less food.

“The physical preparation was all I needed to do. I didn’t want to establish a specific strategy. I planned to form my strategy as I got to know my cast mates.

“In ‘Survivor,’ you have to be flexible because you may have to change your strategy on a daily basis. If you are fixated on one strategy, you are setting yourself up for failure because you didn’t factor in the most important variable -- the people.”

For the most part, Fox has good memories about the “Survivor” experience.

“I enjoyed experiencing all of the things you aren’t privy to as a viewer such as tribal councils in their entirety and pre-challenge activities,” Fox said. “It was awesome to have that experience. Now, when I watch the show I will have an entirely different perspective.

“I liked the rain the least. We played the game during the wet season so it rained quite a bit. Sitting around in wet clothes and socks was no fun. However, I was so happy to be there that it didn’t bother me too much.”

Even as a longtime fan, some aspects of the show caught Fox by surprise.

“I was surprised by how long the tribal councils were,” Fox said.

"When you watch the show you only see about 10 minutes. In actuality, tribal council can go over an hour.

“I was also surprised that we really had to survive. I thought maybe there would be a little assistance with food and water, but that didn’t happen. We got rice, a machete and a pot. We were not given anything else.”

Fox is a financial manager at Edward Jones in St. Louis.

“My co-workers are so supportive,” Fox said. “We have a watch party every Thursday. Most of the people watched it the night before, but don’t mind watching it again. They enjoy talking about the episode.

“I told my team I was going on a church mission trip because I couldn’t tell them that I was going to play ‘Survivor.’ When I returned from the island and was able to tell them what I really did, they were shocked and very excited.”

Upon returning, Fox couldn’t tell anyone how she did she on the show. That includes her father R o b e r t ( a re t i re d f i re f i g h t e r ) , her mother Jearline, her brother Robert Jr., (a chemical engineer) and her sister Jocelyn (who works in health care).

“It has been tough not to give any details about how I did in the game,” Fox said. “I really want my family and friends to enjoy the anticipation of what is going to happen from week to week. Even though I know what happens, I still enjoy watching because I get to see all of the conversations that I wasn’t privy to.

“It is a great season. ‘Survivor ’ has stood the test of time because it is an awesome show. I am so happy to have been a part of Season 28.”

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People MoBOT to host annual festival For The Edge The 13th annual Green Homes Festival returns to the Missouri Botanical Garden on Saturday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival showcases affordable, practical options for sustainable living combined with positive ways to maintain the health of people and the planet. The Green Homes Festival is included with Missouri Botanical Garden admission of $8 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. St. Louis City and County residents enjoy free admission on Saturday before noon and are $4 thereafter.

For the first time, the event will be held in the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening, Cohen Amphitheater, and its surrounding gardens and grounds. Moving this popular event into the Garden’s blooming walkways will highlight the connections between plant-based green-living ideas and solutions to energy, water and waste issues.

Festival attendees completing an event “passport” will get a free gift!

Presented by Ameren Missouri and sponsored by many local partners, this year’s festival features over 70 exhibits and demonstrations by the region’s leading sustainability focused businesses and organizations. Attendees can talk one-on-one with a wide range of experts about their specific interests and project ideas, and learn more about home improvement and healthy homes in the beautiful environment of the Kemper Center, itself a living display of nature’s sustainable processes in action.

Experts will also share a variety of plant-based ideas and resources that will demonstrate ways to save water, be healthier, and protect the environment while conserving household budgets.

Ameren Missouri will showcase a variety of energy efficiency programs that help homeowners and businesses reduce their energy costs and get cash back.

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From energy to food, the Green Homes Festival offers plenty of tips on being more environmentally aware.

Children and families can have f u n b u i l d i n g a s u n - p o w e re d miniature roadster to compete in the popular annual solar car races.

Sample treats cooked in solar ovens, and snap photos with costumed recycling characters. Join in recycled arts activities led by local arts groups, and enjoy sustainabilitythemed storytelling, puppet shows and face painting.

Bring in electronics and large and small appliances to the free electronics recycling collection.

Service provider Midwest Recycling Center (MRC) will recycle “anything with a cord”. Collection takes place 9 a.m. to noon at the drop-off site located at 4651 Shaw, three blocks

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west of the Garden at Kingshighway.

More than 70 sustainabilitythemed displays and exhibits by local businesses and non-profit organizations will offer information about solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable energy systems; energy efficient lighting and appliances; cool roof retro-fits; efficient windows, insulation and weatherization. Explore ways to protect your budget and the planet with experts in heating and cooling systems; green home building materials and methods; home energy auditing; non-toxic home cleaning and decorating products; reducing waste by recycling, composting and creatively “UpCycling.” Learn

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to grow a healthier environment in your own backyard through watersaving RainScaping with native plants and compost.

Discover new ways to “Get A ro u n d G re e n ” w i t h b i c y c l e transportation, safety and maintenance tips; alternative vehicle and fuel options; green jobs and more. Sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway, this festival focus encourages visitors to cycle to the Garden, using Bike St. Louis routes along Shaw and Tower Grove, which connect to routes through Tower Grove Park, along Grand, and on Macklind Avenue. Cycle to the festival and take advantage of convenient free bicycle parking.

A roster of interactive “Presentations to the People” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will cover useful topics including keeping backyard chickens and bees; solar electricity and solar shingles; home energy efficiency and sustainability of natural gas; interior design for indoor air quality and building deconstruction; preserving the harvest; native plant RainScaping, and composting with worms.

Shop the “HOME Made - HOME Grown” green marketplace, featuring home décor and gifts made by area crafters and produce grown by local farmers.

Enjoy local music on the Cohen Amphitheatre stage as you stroll the “Eat Well Local” food vendors, f e a t u r i n g h e a l t h y t re a t s a n d beverages. The Garden’s Terrace Café, located in the Kemper Center, will offer a menu of sandwiches, salads, beer and wine. Bring your reusable bottle and get free water refills. Recycling and composting will reduce the festival’s “waste-line.”

Volunteer help is welcome for festival preparation and operation.

Email volunteer coordinator Kat Golden at katherine.golden@ mobot.org or find volunteering details online at www.mobot.org/

greenhomesfest.

The Green Homes Festival is included with Missouri Botanical Garden admission of $8 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under. St. Louis City and County residents enjoy free admission on Saturday before noon and are $4 thereafter. Missouri Botanical Garden members are free.

For general information, visit www.mobot.org/greenhomesfest , or call (314) 577 5100 (toll-free, 1 800 642 8842). Follow the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/ missouribotanicalgarden and http:// twitter.com/mobotnews.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North and South exit. Free parking is available on site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer.

T h e E a r t h Wa y s C e n t e r o f the Missouri Botanical Garden promotes sustainability through environmental education and improving the built environment, providing green resources for homeowners, businesses, the green building industry, kindergarten through 12th grade schools, colleges, universities and other audiences.

Learn more about the Garden’s sustainability efforts at www. mobot.org/sustainability or call the EarthWays Center at (314) 577-0220.

More than 45,000 households in the St. Louis region hold memberships to the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for seniors) and offer 12 months of free general admission for two adults and all children ages 12 and under, plus exclusive invitations and discounts. Members help support the Garden’s operations and worldchanging work in plant science and conservation. Learn more at www. mobot.org/membership.

People People planner Compton Hill Water Tower welcomes visitors The historic Compton Hill Water Tower is open for its 15th consecutive season of monthly openings and full moon viewings events.

Located at the intersection of Shaw and Grand Blvd, (exit 288 off I-44), the Tower is open from 12 noon – 4 PM on the first Saturday of each month from April through November. Visitors can climb to the top of the 179-ft. Tower and enjoy a 360-degree vista of metro St. Louis stretching as far as Illinois, Clayton and the Jefferson Barracks Bridge.

By popular demand, the Tower will again open for full moon evenings, beginning at 5:30PM and extending as late as midnight for most months from April through November. “Full Moon Weekends” at the Tower in June, July and August will include food trucks, live bands and festivity.

Built in 1898 on one of the highest points in the City and fully restored by the City of St. Louis Water Division in 1999, the French Romanesque style Tower was engineered to be part of the city's public water supply system. In 1901, more than 423 water towers existed in the United States; only 7 remain standing, three of which are in St. Louis. The Compton Hill Water Tower is a designated St. Louis City and a National Historic Landmark.

Admission to climb the tower is $5 per person; children 6 to 12 are $3; children five and younger are free. Water Tower Society members receive free entry as part of membership. Ample street side parking is available on Russell Blvd.

For more information , including the history of the water tower and a schedule openings visit, www. waterfoundation.org.

Compton Hill Water Tower - 2014 Calendar of Public Openings 2014 Saturday Openings: 12 noon -- 4pm May 3. June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1 Full Moon Weekends: F r i d a y, J u n e 1 3 , 5 : 3 0 p m - Midnight Saturday, July12, 5:30pm -Midnight Sunday, August 10, 5:30pm -Midnight Tuesday, September 9, 5:30pm - 11pm Wednesday, October 8, 5:30pm - 10pm Thursday, November 6, 5:30pm -- 9pm

explained fair historian Fred Huff.

As a result, the Grand Circuit harness program scheduled for Springfield was moved to DuQuoin and for the first time nationallyprominent horses competed there.

Horsemen were impressed with the facilities, including trainer-driver Ben White and his Hambletonian winner, Volo Song, as were Grand C i r c u i t o ff i c i a l s w h o p l a c e d DuQuoin on its schedule. Now owning its own Grand Circuit racing dates, the DuQuoin Fair continued to grow, constructing a splendid, 130-stall, horse barn the length of two football fields with a Southern mansion appearance.

A new mile-long track was constructed as was an 8,000-seat grandstand, which was completed just in time for use following a mid-summer fire in 1945 that d e s t ro y e d t h e i n i t i a l f a c i l i t y adjacent to the half-mile track that is still in daily use for training purposes. A basketball-court size stage immediately adjacent to the grandstand was a unique feature and triggered more emphasis being placed on elaborate night shows that soon became a highlight of the fair's may attractions.

years he was crowned national champion by the United States Auto Club.

It was a true winning combination: top entertainers like Hope, Red Skelton, Perry Como and Sammy Davis, Jr., the Hambletonian with the nation's finest 3-year-old trotters, their trainers and drivers, and the likes of Tony Bettenhausen, Don Branson and Norm Nelson challenging Foyt every Labor Day weekend.

The grandstand attractions had assistance in increasing attendance annually from other features, including livestock judging, the finest carnivals available, free entertainment on the grounds as well as dozens and dozens of food concessionaires.

Programs scheduled at McKendree's Hett An eclectic season of entertainment will bring some famous musical names, as well as dinosaurs, dance and comedy, to the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University in 2014.

Buy tickets online at theHett.com,

the box office, or by calling 618-5376863 (1-800-BEARCAT, ext. 6863).

All events are open to the public and held at the 488-seat performing arts center on campus. Ticket prices range from $5 for children to $26 for adults, with discounts for seniors and students. Many programs are free, including the speaker series, films, and several concerts.

May 4, 3 p.m.: Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra presents the region’s finest young musicians, from 35 schools throughout greater St. Louis and beyond.

A d m i s s i o n i s f re e f o r t h e Distinguished Speaker Series: April 21, 7:30 p.m.: David J.R. Frakt, an expert in the field of international war crimes and military law, is an attorney, law professor and lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps Reserve.

The Met at The Hett presents theNew York Metropolitan Opera’s “Live in HD” series simulcast in high-definition: Così fan tutte,” April 26; and “La Cenerentola,” May 11. All performances begin at midday. Tickets for each opera are $18 adults, $15 seniors, and $10 for full-time students.

Edwardsville Lions Club Trivia Night Sat., April 26, 2014

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Sunday, May 4 from Noon - 3 p.m.

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Maximum of 10 players per team/table

Cash Prizes for First & Second Place

FOOTBALL - for youth ages 5 through 11 years old who would like to participate in a full contact competitive sport. Football players will need to bring the following to registration: copy of birth certificate (new players only) and payment for both registration and fundraiser. Football players must be present at registration.

~ Silent Auction & 50/50 Drawing ~ • Bring Your Own Snacks and Table Decorations • - Cash Bar with Beer & Soda for Sale -

CHEERLEADING - for youth ages 5 through 12 years old who would like to participate in cheering the teams on. Cheerleaders will need to bring payment for both registration and fundraiser.

Phone 345-0593 or Cell 830-2052 for Reservations & More Information

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DuQuoin State Fair announces theme The theme for the 2014 DuQuoin State Fair will be "Love A Fair: Since 1923," the fair's manager announced recently.

"If there has ever been a fair that people have loved, it is the DuQuoin State Fair," Fair Manager Shannon Woodworth said. "Since 1923, millions of people have fallen in love with the sights, sounds and smells of this fair. The relationship this fair has with the people of Southern Illinois is a bond that hasn't been broken for 91 years."

The DuQuoin State Fair became a major area attraction almost from its start, but garnered national attention in 1942 when the Illinois State Fair in Springfield was suspended due to the grounds being converted into a World War II training center,

Replacing the steady succession of acrobats, jugglers, comics and animal acts that had been the basic attractions for its first 25 years, the fair switched to more prominent entertainers like Mandrake the Magician, Beatrice Kay and Morton Downey.

Bob Hope was the first superstar to play at DuQuoin in 1950, but such bookings soon became standard practice with the likes of Eddie Fisher, the Mills Brothers and others gracing the stage. In 1964, the grandstand entertainment included performances by Ray Price, Skeeter Davis, Jimmy Dickens and Bill Anderson, marking the first time fair management offered country music.

By then, too, the fair had become the new "Home of the Hambletonian" and suddenly was a fixture on the national sports scene. Motorized racing, which had returned in the late 1940s, was equally prominent.

In fact, Indianapolis 500 drivers became regulars in DuQuoin's three days of auto racing. A.J. Foyt won 100-mile races at DuQuoin in 1960, '61, '63 and '64, the same

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People People planner Flea market returns to Grafton The Riverside Flea Market in Grafton has returned to Grafton.

The flea market is held monthly on the fourth weekend, beginning with the March flea market. The market schedule will continue through October in Grafton.

The Grafton Riverside Flea is the largest flea market in the Alton region, boasting of more than 75 vendors with a wide selection of antiques, crafts, the usual flea market fare and food. There will be a number of new dealers plus familiar faces. The butterfly man will be there on Saturdays. After shopping for your wares, head over to The Loading Dock restaurant to enjoy its new menu items.

During the 2014 season, the market will be open to shoppers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: April 26 – 27, May 24 – 25, June 28 – 29, July 26 – 27, Aug. 23 – 24, Sept. 27 – 28 and Oct. 25 – 26.

The flea market will be held at the Historic Boatworks, located alongside The Loading Dock, located

at 400 Front St. in Grafton. For more information or to be a vendor, please contact Trudi Allen at tba@gtec.com or go to www.GraftonLoadingDock. com/Market.html.

Dennis Miller to appear at the Peabody Five-time Emmy award winner Dennis Miller kicks off the summer with a stop at the Peabody Opera House, Sunday May 18 at 7 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. and prices are $72, $62, $52 and $42. Tickets available at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com.

Since 2007, Dennis Miller has been heard five days a week on his nationally syndicated Dial Global (formerly Westwood One) Radio talk show, “The Dennis Miller Show.” He is also a regular contributor for “The O’Reilly Factor” on the FOX News Channel. It’s been said that Miller is “One of the premiere comedy talents in America

today…” While others are blunt assessing Miller’s comedic stature, Dennis himself makes a virtue of understatement, but there is nothing low key about his career.

Miller has won five Emmy awards for his critically acclaimed half-hour, live talk show “Dennis Miller Live” which had a nine year run on HBO. Miller also garnered three Writer ’s Guild of America Awards for the series as well as an additional WGA Award for his 1997 HBO special, “Dennis Miller: Citizen Arcane.” He also wrote and starred in the Emmy-nominated cable comedy special “Raw Feed.”

That show, along with the six other standup specials he did for HBO from 1988-2006, is featured in the recently released DVD set, “Dennis Miller: The HBO Specials.” His eighth special for HBO, “Dennis Miller: The Big Speech” debuted last year and is now also available

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Drawing from the history of the game of chess, this mythic tale is steeped in the rich sights, sounds and mystique of ancient Persia and India, and enacted by a world renowned cast of circus artists. This year the World Chess Hall of Fame and the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis join in partnership to help bring the game to life.

Tickets start at $12 and go on sale today. Group tickets are also available. The Pawn opens May 29 with a peanut-free preview and runs through June 22. Show times are Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 5:30 p.m.; and “Little Top Wednesday” at 10 a.m., a special one-hour show for younger kids or the “kids at heart.”

Events planned in the Alton area The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the following events: 2014 Riverbend MS 5KRun/Walk Saturday, April 26, 2014 Starts at 7:15am CDT Alton Riverfront Amphitheater 1 Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 Come down to Alton Riverfront Amphitheater to have a great time and help stop MS now. Walk begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be basket raffles, food, entertainment and more. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers for each age group (14 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60+). For more information, contact Lisa at (618) 5937066 or 2Lkhemphill@gmail.com. To register, call (855) 372-1331 or go to gatewayMSwalk.org.

Admission Online registration: $25 before April 1; $30 after or same day Packet pick up at registration from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m.

Grafton Riverside Flea Market Saturday - Sunday, April 26 - 27, 2014 9:00am to 5:00pm CDT The Loading Dock 400 Front St. Grafton, IL 62037 You won't want to miss this fabulous flea market on the river.

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Alton Hauntings Ghost Bust Tour Saturday, April 26, 2014 Starts at 7:00pm CDT First Unitarian Church 110 East Third Street Alton, IL 62002 Our bus tour is approximately three hours long and travels by luxury coach to various reportedly haunted sites throughout Alton -- includes sites on the walking tour plus additional sites that we can't walk to! We are on and off the bus throughout the evening. Each tour is led by one of our trained guides and is based on the book Haunted Alton by Troy Taylor.

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McPike Mansion Haunted Tour Saturday, April 26, 2014 Starts at 8:00pm CDT McPike Mansion 2018 Alby Street Alton, IL 62002 Learn the history of the McPike Mansion and take a look at the documented photos of the mansion and paranormal activity. Then, take a tour of the surrounding grounds and the crypt. Talking with the spirits with Dowsing rods and join us for a dark session in the cellar with our experienced medium. Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. All proceeds go toward the restoration of the mansion. For more information, contact Sharon at (618) 830-2179.

Admission $20/adult Children ages 13-17: $10 Children ages 6-12: $5 Bird Hike With The Audubon Sunday, April 27 & May 4, May 11, 2014 Starts at 8:00am CDT The Nature Institute 2213 S. Levis Lane Godfrey, IL 62035 Lane Richter, with the Riverlands A u d u b o n C e n t e r, w i l l g u i d e participants on a morning walk to

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Piasa Winery Mushroom Festival Sunday, April 27, 2014 1:00pm to 5:00pm CDT Piasa Winery & Pub 225 W. Main St. Grafton, IL 62037 It's time again for music, food and fun at the annual Mushroom Festival.

Come check out the Mushroom Cook-Off as local chefs share their best mushroom dishes. Enter the tasting tent for just $10, where you will receive a taste of each chef's special mushroom dish and a glass of wine. People can then vote for the chef of their choice. There will also be vendors, a Biggest & Smallest Mushroom Contest and live music.

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Sunday, April 27, 2014 Starts at 3:00pm CDT Lewis & Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035 You may remember seeing him on "Hollywood Squares" or "That's Incredible!" or even the "Johnny Carson Show." Music, however, has always been John Davidson's first passion. In addition to recording 12 solo albums in both pop and country music venues, he plays the guitar and banjo and has songs in English, French and Spanish. After appearing in numerous movies and musicals, Mr. Davidson comes to our area fresh off his latest stage endeavor, playing the role of Oz in a traveling company of "Wicked." For reservations call (618) 468-4222 or purchase tickets online at www.metrotix.com.

Admission Adults: $25 in advance; $27 at the door Children: $10 in advance or at door Alton Little Theater: Hallelujah Girls (Comedy) May 1 – 4, May 8 - 11, 2014 Starts at 7:30pm CDT Alton Little Theater 2450 N. Henry Street Alton, IL 62002

Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy by the authors of Southern Hospitality takes place in SPADE-DAH!, the abandoned churchturned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize time is precious; and if they're going to change their lives and achieve their dreams, they have to do it now!

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Saturday, April 19 The Black Rep presents The Trials of brother Jero, Harris-Stowe University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Peabody to host "The Color Purple" The hit musical “The Color Purple” starring Angie Stone and Vanessa Bell Armstrong is coming to the Peabody Opera House for two big shows Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.

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April 27 COCA Allegro Spring Concert Allegro, COCA’s student vocal ensemble under the direction of Voice Coordinator Phil Woodmore, performs its annual Spring Concert. Allegro has a repertoire that combines musical theatre, pop and seasonal arrangements. The performance is Sunday, April 27, at 4:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $9. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www. cocastl.org for more information.

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Superstar siblings Julianne and Derek Hough will star in their own all-new dance production, Move Live on Tour, onstage across North America beginning May 28 through July, 2014. Move Live on Tour will be a complete stage production, with sets, costumes and a cast of talented dancers, with the Houghs headlining in solo, duet and group performances in styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hiphop and everything in-between.

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The Arts Artistic adventures "The Book of Mormon" coming to the Peabody The National Tour of "The Book of Mormon," winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play in St. Louis as part of the 2014-2015 season at Peabody Opera House.

Specific dates and ticket information will be announced later.

"The Book of Mormon" features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of the landmark animated series, “South Park.” Tony Award-winner Lopez is co-creator of the long-running hit musical comedy, Avenue Q. The musical is choreographed by Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw (Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone) and is directed by Nicholaw and Parker.

"The Book of Mormon" is the winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score (Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone), Best Book (Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, Matt Stone), Best Direction (Casey Nicholaw, Trey Parker), Best Featured Actress (Nikki M. James), Best Scenic Design (Scott Pask), Best Lighting Design (Brian MacDevitt), Best Sound Design (Brian Ronan) and Best Orchestrations (Larry Hochman, Stephen Oremus); the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical; five Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album; four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Musical, and the Drama League Award for Best Musical.

"The Book of Mormon" features set design by Scott Pask, costume design by Ann Roth, lighting design by Brian MacDevitt and sound design by Brian Ronan. Orchestrations are by Larry Hochman and Stephen Oremus. Music direction and vocal arrangements are by Stephen Oremus.

Scottrade Center to host "Jesus Christ Superstar" "Jesus Christ Superstar," the global phenomenon that has wowed audiences for over 40 years, is reimagined for the 21st century as an arena rock spectacular. The biggest ever North American arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s groundbreaking rock musical is coming to St. Louis at Scottrade Center on Tuesday, July 1 with an extraordinary cast of rock, pop and R&B superstars.

Tickets are on sale now through www.ticketmaster.com by calling 1-800-745-3000, and at the Scottrade Center box office.

Tickets range from $174.50 to $44.50 with a limited number of Gold Circle seats and VIP Experience packages available.

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Brandon Boyd, Grammy nominated lead vocalist of rock band Incubus, is confirmed for the role of ‘Judas Iscariot’, Grammy nominated *NSYNC vocalist, JC Chasez, will play ‘Pontius Pilate’, Grammy Award winner and member of

Destiny’s Child, Michelle Williams, will take the female lead as ‘Mary Magdalene’, English singer-songwriter and lead singer in Public Image Ltd. (PiL) and Sex Pistols, John Rotten Lydon, will play ‘King Herod’ and introducing British actor and singer, Ben Forster, who won England’s ITV Superstar competition in 2012 and played the lead role in the UK and Australian arena tours of Jesus Christ Superstar, will revive his role as ‘Jesus.’

With over 50 cast and musicians on stage this is one arena show that can’t be missed!

The North American leg comes on the heels of the wildly successful UK and Australian arena tours, which began in the UK in September 2012 and commenced in Australia in May 2013. The Times said “The show gets the right balance between the spectacular, the jokey and the sincere.

The performances from the well-choreographed supporting cast are fine throughout. Honestly, it’s enough to give rock opera a good name.” The Evening Chronicle exclaimed, “the extravagance of the production, a flamboyant spectacle of acrobatics, dramatic flames and provocative pole dancing,” and Liverpool Daily Post claimed, “Restored to its rock roots, the star-studded second coming of Jesus Christ Superstar is big, brash and bold…” and the Manchester Evening News stated, “from the very opening strains the pounding music, the huge and sophisticated video backdrops and pulsating energy from a talented ensemble cast make this a true spectacle.”

“In 1971 Andrew and I were thrilled by the first-ever Jesus Christ Superstar tour of the United States,” said Tim Rice. “We certainly did not imagine then that 43 years later we would be witnessing another America-wide tour of our first big hit show.

We are delighted and grateful that enthusiasm for Superstar has been maintained over the years and this new production presents the work in its most powerful format - as a true rock experience.”

“Jesus Christ Superstar began life as a rock album...probably because nobody believed back in 1969 that you could present a stage musical about the last days of the life of Jesus Christ. I shall never forget its first live performance in the Civic Arena, Pittsburgh on July 12th 1971. Of course JCS subsequently became a legit theatre stalwart, but I, personally, have always hankered after seeing it again in the arenas where it started," said Andrew Lloyd Webber.

“I’m excited to be involved with Jesus Christ Superstar,” said Michael Cohl.

“The show has evolved greatly over the past 40 years and it is exhilarating to be a part of a project that marries this incredible property and its extraordinary music with the new, innovative technology that has become available for live shows. This arena rock spectacular is a whole new experience for fans.”

"I am so thrilled to be a part of this amazing production!” said Brandon Boyd. “I grew up on Andrew Lloyd Webber's classics and never imagined I would be playing a role in one, let alone with such an incredibly diverse cast of players. Truly an honor!"

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In May 1943, World War II is at its apex. To counter Hitler and the Axis forces, the Allies decide to open a second front on the western side of Europe. The Allied forces, led by U.S. General Eisenhower, have just months to organize the operation code-named “Overlord,” with only a 50/50 chance of success, that will break Hitler ’s Atlantic Wall fortress and lead to the Battle of Normandy.

Narrated by renowned journalist and author Tom Brokaw, D-Day: Normandy 1944 provides a new, penetrating look at this defining moment in history in a truly unique manner.

D-Day itself is well-known, yet few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this became the most important location in the world.

“We wanted to make a film to pay tribute to the millions of men and women, soldiers and civilians, who gave their lives for our freedom 70 years ago. Regardless of nationality, virtually everyone today has a parent, grandparent or even a great-grandparent with a connection to World War II,” explained writer and director Pascal Vuong. “I thought for a long time about how to produce a large format documentary on this subject, and finally found my own way of telling this complex story to family audiences using a brand-new ‘cocktail,’ mixing innovative film techniques.”

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"When I heard Jesus Christ Superstar was coming to the States, I was excited at the idea to be a part of telling one of the most influential stories in history through the scope of such a talented composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber,” said JC Chasez. “I’m excited to work with such a dynamic cast, and to bring Jesus Christ Superstar back to its roots as a rock arena experience."

“I am so excited to be part of such a legendary production alongside an amazing cast!, said Michelle Williams. “I am truly looking forward to this experience!”

“I'm here to sing with the King of the Jews, who could ask for anything more?” said John Rotten Lydon.

“I feel so excited to bring this production to North America,” said Ben Forster. “America has to experience this rock arena spectacular as Andrew Lloyd Webber envisaged it. I am the real life Billy Elliot, from a coal mining city in the north of England to touring huge arenas across North America! You are about to witness my dream come true!”

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The Fox to host "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat"

The Fabulous Fox Theatre is delighted to announce that the new 2014 national tour of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," directed and choreographed by Tony Awardwinner Andy Blankenbuehler, will play April 29 – May 11 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis.

Tickets for JOSEPH at the Fox Theatre are on sale now online at MetroTix.com, by calling 314-534-1111 or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office. Ticket prices start at $25. Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing.

"Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series.

Performances of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at the Fabulous Fox Theatre run April 29 – May 11.

Show times are Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8pm, Saturday afternoons at 2pm and Sunday afternoons at 1pm.

There will be a Sunday evening performance on Sunday, May

4 at 6:30pm and a matinee performance on Thursday, May 8 at 1pm.

Broadway and television star Diana DeGarmo (Narrator) and Broadway star Ace Young (Joseph) head up the cast, which also features Paul Castree as Simeon, William Thomas Evans as Jacob/Potiphar, Brian Golub as Reuben, Will Mann as Judah and Ryan Williams as Pharaoh.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer raved: “Joseph thrills with Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young. The new production is an exuberant success that stays true to all of the original’s joyfulness, humor and fantastic songs while subtly updating it for a 2014 audience.”

Husband-and-wife team Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo first met when they shared the Broadway stage in the 2009 revival of "Hair." “I am so excited to star as ‘Joseph’ alongside Diana,” said Ace. “It’s great to be back! I too am so excited to star alongside Ace in the very le I once looked up to years ago as a child in the choir,” added Diana.

One of the most enduring shows of all time, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" is the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son. The first collaboration of composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Opera, Cats) and lyricist Tim Rice (Jesus Christ Superstar, The Lion King), JOSEPH blends pop, country and rock into an uplifting, technicolored story of biblical proportions.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colors, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Those Canaan Days, Any Dream Will Do and Close Every Door.

Produced by the Independent Presenters Network, the tour features Scenic Design by Beowulf Boritt, Costume Design by Jennifer Caprio, Lighting Design by Howell Binkley, Sound Design by John Shivers and David Patridge, Projection & Video Design by Daniel Brodie, Music Supervision by David Kreppel and Music Direction by Wayne Green.

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he drawings and ceramic work of Robert Archambeau, a Canadian studio potter from Winnipeg and Bissett, Manitoba, will be the next exhibit at the Edwardsville Arts Center. “Drawn & Fired II” will open with a reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 18. The exhibit runs through May 30.

Archambeau is originally from the U.S. He was born in 1933 in Toledo, Ohio, and received his MFA from Alfred University in New York. He taught at the Rhode Island School of Design for four years and then at the University of Manitoba for 23 years before retiring in 1991.

He is the recipient of Canada's 2003 Governor General's Award in Visual and Media Arts and a Manitoba Arts Council Senior Grant. His pottery is represented by Akar Gallery in Iowa City, IA and David Kaye Gallery in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Archambeau pointed out in his artist's statement that his aim in creating “is

not the decoration or didactic or clay as visual entertainment, it is not political,” he wrote. “Instead, I hope my crockery is, in some measure, a distillation of the magic and mystery that surrounds me on this, my part of the Canadian Pre-Cambrian shield. I strive for, at its best, pottery that is serene, rich in detail, detached from the mundane and timeless.”

Local artist Dan Anderson, who is the curator for the exhibit, knows Archambeau personally. “We're like surrogate brothers,” Anderson said.

“We're both retired university ceramic professors.”

Anderson and Archambeau's friendship goes back many years. “I invited him to do a workshop at the university (SIUE) when I was head of the ceramic department,” Anderson said. “It turned out to be one of the smartest moves I ever made because now we're real good friends.”

Anderson felt that Archambeau's move to Canada resulted in him missing out somewhat “on a lot of limelight in terms of getting his work published by American magazines, but it never bothered him. As

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Above, Robert Archambeau at the potter's wheel. Below, Archambeau with EAC exhibit curator Dan Anderson. he progressed in his career he was like a well-kept secret – flying under the radar,” Anderson said about his friend. “I saw his work as a young potter at shows. I was very enamored with it, and I was very curious about who was making it. So I got my detective hat out and found out who he was, where he was from and so forth. That's when I invited him down to Edwardsville.”

Since he'd be making the drive down to Edwardsville, Anderson suggested that Archambeau bring along some of his pots and they'd fire them in Anderson's anagama wood kiln. “So he did and after his workshop we fired my kiln,” Anderson noted. “We not only fired his pots but the ones he made during his workshop. They turned out spectacular. That was in 1995.”

Anderson said that Archambeau has been coming twice a year to Edwardsville when Anderson fires his kiln every spring and fall. “It's about a 2,500 mile round trip drive for him,” Anderson said. “He's been doing that since 1995. He hasn't missed a firing. The type of glaze that comes out of my wood kiln really enhances the shape and of course you can see that. He gets really great results out of my kiln so he keeps coming back.”

The EAC's “Drawn & Fired II” will feature Archambeau's pottery which Anderson described as “simple, but they are beautiful in their simplicity.” “The things are very practical. You can use them if you wanted to. There will be bowls and bottles,” Anderson said.

Also included in the exhibit will be Archambeau's drawings of his pottery.

“Recently he's been doing more drawings of finished pieces of work. Largely because

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of weather,” Anderson noted. “It's pretty cold up there in the winter. It's a lot colder than here. And, if he wakes up in the middle of the night, he can just start drawing. He doesn't have to leave the house to go to a ceramic studio.”

While Archambeau primarily does drawings of his pots, he also draws figures.

“He's always drawn, but he's never really considered putting them in shows. But now he's doing a lot of framing of them, and they are really beautiful,” Anderson said.

Aside from his artistic skills, Anderson also remarked about his friend's other talent. “He's the best storyteller I've ever met,” Anderson added. “The students will be around the firing – they just love the stories he tells about his life. He's a real interesting guy.”

The “Drawn & Fired II” exhibit begins with an opening reception from 6 p.m to 8 p.m. on April 18 at the EAC. The EAC is open 10 a.m to 4 p.m Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

The exhibit runs through May 30.

Anderson encouraged people to take advantage of this gift he is giving the community by hauling his pottery here from Canada and showing his work.

“He's very well revered not only in the province of Manitoba but across the whole country of Canada plus he's well known in the U.S. as well and internationally – he's worked in the Orient,” Anderson said. “I think it's a major coup to have him at the EAC, and I know the university people will be happy to see his work. And he will be 81 on the 18th, the night of his reception, which is serendipitous.”

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Religion Religion briefs Malaysia, Indonesia ban biblical epic "Noah" KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia and Indonesia have banned the biblical epic “Noah,” joining other Muslim nations that forbid the Hollywood movie for its visual depiction of a man Islam considers a prophet.

Film censors in both countries said Monday that the portrayal of the ark-builder by Russell Crowe was against Islamic l a w. D e p i c t i o n s o f p r o p h e t s are shunned in Islam to avoid worship of a person rather than God. Malay Muslims make up about 60 percent of Malaysia’s 30 million people, and Christians about 9 percent.

In Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, the head of the national censorship board said the plot of “Noah” contradicts both the Quran and the Bible.

Indonesia’s most influential Islamic body welcomed the move, saying films that could corrupt religious teachings should be outlawed.

Craig James joins Family Research Council WASHINGTON (AP) — Former college football broadcaster Craig James has joined the conservative Family Research Council, where he says he’ll fight the kind of “religious bigotry” he blames for his firing by Fox Sports after e x p re s s i n g o p p o s i t i o n t o g a y marriage.

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During a campaign debate, James said he opposed gay marriage and that gay people would one day “have to answer to the Lord for their actions.”

Fox Sports let him go, saying h e w a s a “ p o l a r i z i n g f i g u re ” w h o h a d “ a b u s e d a p re v i o u s on-air position to further a personal agenda.” James has filed a complaint with the Texas Workforce Commission accusing Fox of violating his religious freedom.

Pastor who attempted to burn Qurans takes plea

Pope meets ex-sex slaves, denounces Churches continue to trafficking VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope fight Hawaii schools Francis denounced human trafficking lawsuit as a crime against humanity recently

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HONOLULU (AP) — Attorneys representing churches being sued over renting Hawaii public school buildings for services say there’s nothing new in an amended lawsuit.

A judge previously dismissed a lawsuit claiming the churches owe more than $5.6 million in rental fees, saying it didn’t contain the required level of detail for a case alleging fraud. Hawaii Citizens for the Separation of Church and State founder Mitchell Kahle and public advocate Holly Huber later filed an amended suit.

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CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cardinal Francis George will not travel to Rome for the canonizations of Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II later this month because of the resumption of chemotherapy to treat his cancer.

The 77-year-old spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s more than 2 million Roman Catholics was released from the hospital on March 21 after being treated for dehydration and flu-like symptoms.

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The pope met privately with freed sex slaves from his native Argentina, Chile, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Three of them addressed the conference, which issued a final statement pledging to develop strategies to do more to prevent trafficking, care for victims and help them reintegrate into society once freed.

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The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (ARCVB) is partnering with the Spirit of Peoria and Grafton River Adventures to offer relaxing river cruises along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers throughout the year. Specialty-themed cruises include sunset wine tasting, bird watching, sweets on the Mississippi, dinner & lunch cruises and more.

The Spirit of Peoria paddlewheel boat is one of the few authentic paddlewheel driven boats in the country.

Based in Peoria, Ill., the boat cruises along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers between St. Louis and Peoria from May through September.

The Hakuna Matata, run by Grafton River Adventures, is an all-weather, 53-foot, 49-passenger tour boat.

The first level of the boat is fully enclosed with large windows and is seasonally air-conditioned and heated.

The upper deck is a huge open air patio offering 360 degree views of the river, bluffs, islands and historical points of interest along the way.

Hakuna Matata Cruises Cruises begin Friday, April 25 with a Sunset Wine Cruise aboard the Hakuna Matata. The 90-minute cruise includes wine tasting while watching the sun set over the Mississippi River. Boarding begins at 6 p.m. at Alton Marina and the boat will take off at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 per person.

On Saturday, April 26 there are three Hakuna Matata cruises scheduled: Cruise with the Birds, Sweets on the Mississippi and Sunset Wine Cruise. Cruise with the

Birds is a 90-minute river cruise with a birding expert from The Audubon Center at Riverlands pointing out the different types of wildlife that flock to the region.

Cruising time is 10:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $30 per person. Guests on the Sweets on the Mississippi cruise will have an opportunity to create one of three riverthemed desserts (Mississippi Mud Pie, Sandbar and Buoy with) from a sundae bar provided by The Whole Scoop. Cruising time is 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $30 per person. The third cruise will be another Sunset Wine cruise from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Hakuna Matata Schedule April 25: Sunset Wine (6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

April 26: Cruise with the Birds (10:30 a.m. – noon) April 26: Sweets on the Mississippi (1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

April 26: Sunset Wine (6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.)

April 27: Cruise with the Birds (10:30 a.m. – noon) April 27: Sweets on the Mississippi (1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.)

April 28: Cruise with the Birds (10:30 a.m. – noon) May 16: Sunset Wine (7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

May 17: River Rambler (1 p.m. – 2 p.m.; 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

May 17: Sunset Wine (7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

May 18: River Rambler (1 p.m. – 2 p.m.

May 18: River Rambler (3 p.m. – 4 p.m.)

Spirit of Peoria Cruises The first date of Spirit of Peoria cruises is May 19 with a sightseeing cruise from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a dinner cruise from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Boarding will be at Alton Riverfront Park. Tickets are $25/adult, $23/senior and $14 child (4 – 12) for the sightseeing cruise and $55 for the dinner cruise. On May 20, there will are two sightseeing cruises, a lunch and dinner cruise. Lunch cruises are $45 per person. Lunch and dinner cruises include full meals served during a two-hour river cruise.

Full day cruises aboard the Spirit of Peoria begin June 24 with a cruise from St. Louis to Grafton. Enjoy

a day of fun relaxing on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The trip includes: all inclusive ticket pricing, allyou-can-eat meals, professional storytelling, unlimited complimentary drinks, historic information, wildlife sightings, indoor comforts, outdoor relaxation, live entertainment, ragtime piano, round-trip transportation, tax and gratuity. Cruising time is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a shuttle returning passengers back to boarding site.

Spirit of Peoria Schedule May 19: Sightseeing (3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

May 19: Dinner (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

May 20: Sightseeing (9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.)

May 20: Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

May 20: Sightseeing (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

May 20: Dinner (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

June 24: Full Day: St. Louis to Grafton (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

June 24: Sightseeing (5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

June 25: Full Day: Grafton to Florence, Ill. (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Aug. 26: Full Day: St. Louis to Grafton (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Aug. 26: Sightseeing (5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

Aug. 27: Sightseeing (9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.)

Aug. 27: Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Aug. 27: Sightseeing (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Aug. 27: Dinner (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

Sept. 23: Full Day: St. Louis to Grafton (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Sept. 23: Sightseeing (5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

Sept. 24: Sightseeing (9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.)

Sept. 24: Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Sept. 24: Sightseeing (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Sept. 24: Dinner (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

For more details on the cruising schedule and prices, go to www.VisitAlton.com/Cruise or call the Alton Visitor Center at (800) 258-6645. Cruise reservations can be made online or via telephone. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

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Travel Schedule of events released for warm-weather visitors For The Edge The Saint Louis Zoo has announced its schedule for the spring and summer of 2014.

Saturdays and Sundays, April 5 through May 25, 2014 First Bank Sea Lion Shows. 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. $4/person.

Children under 2 are free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

Sea lion superstars will thrill you with flipper walks, ball balancing and lots of splashing! Shows will be held at the new Lichtenstein Sea Lion Arena, which features an 811-seat ampitheater for seasonal shows, a large stage, a rock bridge extending into the audience and a high diving platform and slide.

April 18 through October 31, 2014 Inspired by Nature: A collection of wildlife art by Robert Bateman.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Admission is free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

A collection of stunning original paintings by internationally acclaim e d w i l d l i f e a r t i s t a n d conservationist, Robert Bateman, is exhibited in Peabody Hall. This beautiful exhibition was made possible through the generous bequest of longtime Zoo donors, C. C. Johnson and Edith Spink.

April 18 through September 28, 2014 Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by Mercy. Open daily.

Admission is $4. Children under 2 are free. Feeding is $1. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open.

Group rate for 15 or more is $3 per person. For information: (314) 7810900 or www.stlzoo.org.

Back by popular demand, cownose and southern rays return to the 17,000-gallon pool at the Saint Louis Zoo this summer. Visitors can enjoy a hands-on opportunity to touch and feed these gentle and fascinating ocean creatures as they glide through a tropical saltwater habitat. Also returning are horseshoe crabs, white-spotted bamboo and bonnethead sharks!

April 20, 2014 Enrichment Eggstravaganza. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo. org. Zookeepers will provide enrichment “egg hunt” activities for the animals.

April 27, 2014 Earth Day: Party for the Planet. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900, www.stlzoo.org or www.stlouisearthday.org. Celebrate “Earth Day in Forest Park” with Earth-related activities and games, entertainment and animal enrichment at the Zoo. May 2014 Daily through September 28, 2014 Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by Mercy. Admission is $4. Children under 2 are free.

Feeding is $1. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Group rate for 15 or more is $3 per person.

For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

Back by popular demand, cownose and southern rays return to the 17,000-gallon pool at the Saint Louis Zoo this summer. Visitors can enjoy a hands-on opportunity to touch and feed these gentle and fascinating ocean creatures as they glide through a tropical

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The elephants are a favorite at the Saint Louis Zoo. saltwater habitat. Also returning are horseshoe crabs, white-spotted bamboo and bonnethead sharks!

Saturdays and Sundays through May 25, 2014 First Bank Sea Lion Shows. 10:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. $4/person.

Children under 2 are free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

Sea lion superstars will thrill you with flipper walks, ball balancing and lots of splashing! Shows will be held at the new Lichtenstein Sea Lion Arena, which features an 811-seat amphitheater for seasonal shows, a large stage, a rock bridge extending into the audience and a high diving platform and slide.

May 3, 2014 Trivia Gone Wild presented by Commerce Bank. 6 to 11 p.m. $350/ table of 10 or $450/patron table of 10. For reservations: (314) 646-4771 or www.stlzoo.org.

Get your beastly bunch together for the Young Zoo Friends’ trivia night. Proceeds benefit global conservation efforts of the Saint Louis Zoo. Sponsored by Commerce B a n k , W h i c h Wi c h S u p e r i o r Sandwiches and Y98 FM. May 11, 2014 Mother’s Day Brunch. 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 1 p.m. seating times in McDonnell Center at River Camp. $23/adult; $11/children aged 2-11.

Children under 2 are free. Gratuity included. For information and reservations: 314/646-4897 or www. stlzoo.org.

Give your mom a one-of-a-kind Mother ’s Day this year: treat her to brunch at the Saint Louis Zoo. Complete with carving stations, breakfast fare, salads, cheeses, chicken, pasta, desserts and more, brunch at the Saint Louis Zoo is a wild way to spend Mother’s Day! May 14, 2014 Bowling for Rhinos. 6 to 9 p.m. $25 per person in advance or at the door (space permitting). For information: www.stlzoo.org/aazk.

St. Louis chapter of American Association of Zoo Keepers hosts a

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bowling event at Tropicana Lanes at 7960 Clayton Road in Richmond Heights, MO, to benefit three rhinoceros conservation areas in Kenya, Indonesia and Sumatra.

May 18, 2014 St. Louis Children’s Hospital Make Tracks for the Zoo. 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Registration ranges from $12-30. Family registration available. For information and registration: (314) 646-4771 or www. stlzoo.org.

Runners and walkers of all ages can participate in a 5K run/walk or 1-mile race through Forest Park to benefit the Saint Louis Zoo. Kids ages 7 to 12 can participate in a halfmile kids’ run, and kids ages 6 and under can participate in a quartermile kids’ run. Sponsored by St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Prairie Farms Dairy, Mid America Chevy Dealers, Missouri State University, Breadsmith and Big River Race Management, with media support provided by 93.7 The Bull.

May 23 through Sept. 1, 2014 Prairie Farms Summer Zoo Weekends. Friday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Zoo will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 20, due to A Zoo Ado, the Zoo’s major fundraiser.)

We e k d a y S u m m e r H o u r s : Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Summer Holidays: Open 8 a.m.7 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 26; Independence Day weekend, July 3-6; Labor Day, Sept. 1.

Admission to the Zoo is free. For information: 314/781-0900 or www. stlzoo.org. Sponsored by Prairie Farms Dairy.

May 24-26, 2014 African Arts Festival. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

In conjunction with Forest Park’s African Arts Festival, the Zoo will feature special activities on a different African animal each day this weekend.

May 24 through Sept. 1, 2014 Emerson Children’s Zoo Live Animal Shows. Admission to the

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Children’s Zoo is $4 per person with free admission the first hour the Zoo is open. Children under two are free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

Live animal shows include a variety of exotic and domestic animals performing natural behaviors on stage. Show times are 10 and 11 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. daily.

Additional show on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at 4 p.m.

Keeper chats including live animals on stage at 9 a.m., 12 noon and 3 p.m. Additional keeper chat on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays at 5:30 p.m.

May 26 through Sept. 1, 2014 First Bank Sea Lion Shows.

10:30 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. daily, with additional 5 p.m. show on weekends and holidays. $4/ person. Children under 2 are free.

For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

Sea lion superstars will thrill you with flipper walks, ball balancing and lots of splashing! Shows will be held at the new Lichtenstein Sea Lion Arena, which features an 811-seat amphitheater for seasonal shows, a large stage, a rock bridge extending into the audience and a high diving platform and slide.

May 23 through Aug. 29, 2014 Jungle Boogie Concert Series presented by Mid America Chevy Dealers. Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.

No concert on June 20. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Mid America Chevy Dealers.

June 2014 Fridays through Aug. 29, 2014 Jungle Boogie Concert Series presented by Mid America Chevy Dealers. Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.

No concert on June 20. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Mid

America Chevy Dealers.

June 16-22, 2014 National Pollinator Week. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

What is Halloween without pumpkins, Thanksgiving without cranberries, or life without chocolate? Not much without the help of pollinators, who make one out of every three bites of food you eat. Buzz by the Monsanto Insectarium to celebrate the many reasons we should bee thankful for pollinators!

June 17, 2014 Pollinator Dinner. 6 to 9 p.m. in Lakeside Cafe. $31.50/adult; $ 2 0 / c h i l d r e n 1 2 a n d u n d e r.

Advance registration required. For information: www.stlzoo.org. For reservations: (314) 646-4897.

In celebration of National Pollinator Week, June 16-22, 2014, sit down to a special monarch butterfly- inspired dinner where you can sample the many foods p o l l i n a t o r s h e l p p ro v i d e a n d dishes from cultures along the monarch butterflies’ migration from Mexico to Canada and back.

Sip mead and honey wine, enjoy a honey tasting, and peruse booths with information and activities related to pollinators. After a buffet dinner, hear a presentation by Dr. Gary Nabhan, an internationallycelebrated nature writer, food and farming activist and proponent of conserving the links between biodiversity and cultural diversity, on the “Plight of the Monarch Butterfly” and learn what you can do to help.

June 20, 2014 A Zoo Ado presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. 7 p.m. to 12 midnight. (Zoo will close to the public at 4 p.m.) Reservations required: $85/member; $100/nonmember; $1,500/reserved table of 10. For reservations and more information: (314) 646-4771 or www.stlzoo.org/azooado.

Creative casual party benefits the Saint Louis Zoo. Evening includes dinner, dancing, silent auction, live music by country music artist Jo Dee Messina sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, and more. Ages 21 and up only. Underwriting support provided by Mid America Chevy Dealers, U.S. Bank, Ameren Corporation, Edward Jones, First Bank, Monsanto, Novus International, Inc. and Thompson Coburn LLP. July 2014 July 20-26, 2014 National Zookeeper Week. The Saint Louis Zoo will celebrate the profession of zookeeping during National Zookeeper Week. For more information, visit www.stlzoo. org/aazk.

July 23, 2014 Jammin’ at the Zoo. 6 to 10 p.m.

More information: (314) 646-4771 or www.stlzoo.org/jammin.

The Young Zoo Friends host a summer party lakeside in the center of the Zoo with live music.

Admission charge.

August 2014 August 27, 2014 Jammin’ at the Zoo. 6 to 10 p.m.

More information: (314) 646-4771 or www.stlzoo.org/jammin.

The Young Zoo Friends host a summer party lakeside in the center of the Zoo with live music.

Admission charge.

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Actors Joe Manganiello, left, and Arnold Schwarzenegger attend a special screening of Open Road Films' "Sabotage," hosted by The Cinema Society with Muscle & Fitness at AMC Lincoln Square, on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, in New York.

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By RYAN PEARSON Associated LOS ANGELES (AP) — Arnold Schwarzenegger may be back to gunning down bad guys in action movies, but he’s playing nice when it comes to politics.

Three years after returning to acting, the Republican and two-term California governor has plenty of praise for his Democratic successor, Jerry Brown.

In an interview while promoting his action movie “Sabotage,” Schwarzenegger said he was impressed by the popular current governor’s ability to work across party lines.

Brown, 75, isn’t expected to face strong competition as he runs for re-election in November.

Schwarzenegger, meanwhile, says he won’t

be running for anything. Though last year’s “Escape Plan” and “The Last Stand” failed at the box office, the 66-year-old actor is committed to his Hollywood comeback.

He plays the vengeful leader of a DEA special operations team in the gritty, sometimes gruesome “Sabotage,” out Friday. He’ll be in this summer ’s “The Expendables 3,” he’s set to return to his cyborg assassin character in a new “Terminator” film that begins production next month, and he may make a sequel to his 1988 comedy “Twins.”

Appearing relaxed in a green polo shirt at the “Sabotage” press junket, Schwarzenegger talked with The Associated Press.

AP: How do you think California Gov. Jerry Brown has been doing? What do you think of his performance?

Schwarzenegger: I think that he has a very challenging job. I know. I was there myself.

To bring the Democrats and the Republicans together and to please labor and to please also the business community, to please the people that provide energy and to please the environmentalists — I mean there’s so many conflicting kind of characters up there. And I think that he has done as good a job as you can do under those circumstances. And the state is doing well. He doesn’t do everything the way I would do it. And I would not do the same things that he does because I’m a Republican, he’s a Democrat. But the fact of the matter is that it doesn’t matter what party you come from. The key thing is that you work on behalf of the people rather than on behalf of the party. And I think that he has done a good job with that.

AP: Can you see yourself running for elected office again?

Schwarzenegger: No. I have no interest in running for anything. I’ve done that. I never wanted to be a career politician. I always am interested just to take on challenges that everyone says are impossible to do and to take it on. Right now I’m back into acting. I said ‘I’ll be back’ and I’m back. And that’s what I love to do.

AP: You shot this movie about a year after leaving office. When you’re on the set, how much are you still dealing with politics?

Schwarzenegger: I have an assistant who will block all phone calls so that I can work and really focus on the film. ... I can multitask very well. But I know exactly when to block off anything coming in from the outside and just stay focused on the film.

The sequel is better than the original

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge My feelings are torn over the Captain America sequel that Disney and Marvel just dropped on the world. I was lucky enough to be invited to an event screening ten weeks ago to see the movie. In fact, we were so far out from the release date that the film wasn't even done with its editing process.

Many of the special effects shots weren't finished and their place in the film were held by crude computer model renderings. That was a special feeling that I will cherish forever, even if most of the exciting scenes were all choppy.

I struggle now, though, having seen the movie to wonder about this hyperactive, interconnected universe that Marvel is so publicly spinning together. I get that the

films appeal to many people and make a ton of money, but isn't anyone else getting a little tired of a comic book movie every three months?

In what I'm pretty sure is his third turn as the titular Cap, Chris Evans is finally back on base and proving to be the super soldier that everyone expects of the legendary Steve Rogers after that "incident in New York" that they can't stop talking about behind his back. It's during a routine PT activity that Steve meets Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), a veteran of the recent wars that's now back stateside.

He proves to be a reliable and trustworthy man, something Cap knows is hard to find in these modern days, and we know their relationship will be something we circle back to. S.H.I.E.L.D. soon come calling for Captain America

and the case of The Winter Soldier heats up.

Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), aka the Black Widow, bring him on board for a daring mission aboard a massive ship that contains intelligence about our nation's enemies: terrorists, crackpots, and Hydra. Their job is too easy, but it sets things up for a movie that becomes a string of frustratingly-paced dialogue interspersed with several imaginative and well-produced action sequences. These include a spectacular SUV chase that sees Jackson's Fury gravely wounded, kidnapped, and ultimately presumed dead. I read a recent interview with the prop master on the film and he says that the part where they shot and chopped up Fury's vehicle required every skill

set in his repertoire - and it shows.

There's a great bit in a glass elevator where Rogers takes out six bad guys while magnetically handcuffed to the cab's door.

That was impressive. These guys were likely the henchman of the shady Alexander Pierce (Robert Redford), an American icon who gives no illusion whatsoever of patriotism.

The star attraction, however, is the introduction of two new characters.

The biggest deal is the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan), another modified super-soldier that shares an intimate history with Captain America. He's disfigured and hides behind a mop of hair and a half mask. He's a great sniper, speedy, and has a mechanical arm that can punch right through the trademark shield our hero carries with him.

You could call the Winter Soldier an

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anti-hero, but that's a judgment call you're going to need to make after seeing the movie for yourself. The other new character comes when Sam Wilson's aviator dons a pair of robotic wings that allow him to fly through the skies like a bird of prey. He goes by the glamorous nickname of The Falcon and he's pulled into the final shoot-'em-up at Cap's behest. They pull out all the guns for the big one. This sequel is better than the original installment, but only slightly. There are also three more Marvel properties set to hit screens between now and August. Get ready.

"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" runs 158 minutes and is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, gunplay, and action throughout. I give this film two and a half stars out of four.

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Movies

QuickGlance Movie Reviews

“Divergent”

If you have a kid of a certain age — especially a g i r l , p re t e e n o r t h e re a b o u t s — t h e n y o u k n o w t h e young-adult entertainment message of choice these days: You’re you, and nobody else. Don’t let them define you.

Don’t let them put you into one of their neat little slots. You’re unique. And you’re gonna show the world. You go, girl!

So it’s no surprise that this is the message of “Divergent,” the latest young adult blockbuster-in-waiting. It’s also no surprise that the emerging young star Shailene Woodley delivers a crucial dose of humility, sensitivity and intelligence in this showcase role. And it’s no surprise, either, that she generates nice chemistry with her rather absurdly good-looking co-star, Theo James.

What IS surprising is that with all these promising elements, “Divergent,” the first of three installments based on first-time author Veronica Roth’s trilogy, ultimately feels so lackluster.

For a film predicated on the principle that being different — or “divergent” — is what makes you special, “Divergent” just doesn’t diverge enough from the pack.

Not that this will hurt the film’s chances at the box office.

Like “The Hunger Games,” the franchise to which it will unavoidably be compared, “Divergent” has a ready-made audience of fans just waiting to fill those seats — over 11 million books have been sold, after all.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for “intense violence and action, thematic elements and some sensuality.”

RUNNING TIME: 143 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"Mistaken for Strangers"

The new rock documentary “Mistaken for Strangers” is alternately hilarious, cringe-inducing, inspiring, depressing, stupid and profoundly intelligent.

Fans looking to learn something about The National will find that this baffling guerrilla-style film is only tangentially about the band. Its members are in practically every frame, but in a reflection of this navel-gazing post-post-post-modern era we live in, the film is rarely directly about the Brooklyn quintet.

Instead, it’s a curiously engaging story about family, missed opportunities, achievement, second chances and, ultimately, love.

The documentary, which opened in theaters last week and is available on-demand, is directed by Tom Berninger, brother to The National’s lead singer, Matt. The band is made up of two sets of brothers — multi-instrumentalists Bryce and Aaron Dessner and rhythm section Scott and Bryan Devendorf — and the elder Berninger, and Matt Berninger saw a kind of symmetry in hiring Tom onto the road crew during The National’s “High Violet” world tour.

RATING: unrated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Contains profanity.

Running time: 75 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three out of four stars.

"Under the Skin"

To say that a movie feels like a dream is not automatically a positive statement. It all depends on the dream.

Some dreams, for example, make sense, at least partly, and

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others are just baffling. Some are compelling, others tedious.

Some move quickly, and others feel like they’re never going to end.

Alas, Jonathan Glazer’s “Under the Skin” begins with a lot of the positive attributes mentioned above, but seems to settle into the negative ones as time goes on. It may feel like a dream, but it eventually feels like one you’re sorta ready to wake up from.

However — and this is a significant “however” — the film stars Scarlett Johansson. And who among us would not seek to welcome Ms. Johansson into our dreams, or share hers?

Johansson’s performance isn’t simply the best thing about the movie, it’s the movie’s raison d’etre. And this charismatic actress, who’s worth watching no matter what she does, delivers a thoughtful, sometimes even mesmerizing turn as, yes, an alien preying on human males in Glasgow, Scotland.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America “for graphic nudity, sexual content, some violence and language.”

Running time: 107 minutes.

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

"Captain America: The Winter Soldier"

For the latest Marvel release, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” most fan boys might prefer a Consumer Reports-style product review.

New character introductions: Smooth. Action sequences: Excellent if sometimes lacking finesse. Viewer satisfaction: Likely high. Box-office prospects: Bankable. Teasers for future Marvel installments: Yes, two.

With slick design and plushy interiors, “The Winter Soldier” is an excellent product. But is it a good movie? Are the two indistinguishable at this point?

Like the recent “Thor: The Dark World,” “Winter Soldier” is a sequel to a pre-“Avengers” franchise starter. The earlier “Captain America: First Avenger” was a mostly clever period film, set in the ‘40s and awash with a charming WWII thriller nostalgia.

“Winter Soldier” brings Steve Rogers — the weakling recruit made a brawny Greatest Generation icon, played by Chris Evans — up to present day for a Washington D.C. conspiracy thriller. Fittingly, Marvel has attracted the default hero of such films, Robert Redford. He’s a major get for the franchise, especially since (unlike in last year’s “All is Lost”) he’s actually talking now.

While Rogers runs laps around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and jots notes on the pop culture he missed while frozen for 70 years, there’s trouble brewing at S.H.I.E.L.D. Its head, Nick Fury (Samuel Jackson), believes something is amiss with the agency’s latest project: a trio of “helicarriers” that can kill evildoers from the sky even before the evil is done.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for “intense sequences of violence, gunplay and action throughout.”

Running time: 136 minutes.

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

"The Railway Man"

There are, of course, different ways to make war movies.

Some are sweeping, some more intimate. Some are visceral and raw, and some take a more understated approach.

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There are moments that “The Railway Man,” starring Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman and directed by Jonathan Teplitzky, feels like a period TV drama — slow, subtle, a bit distant — but that doesn’t detract from the ultimate power of its story, which is both remarkable and true. It also doesn’t detract from Firth’s nuanced and ultimately quite moving performance, as well as an admirable turn by the talented Jeremy Irvine as a younger version of the same man. (Kidman, on the other hand, feels somewhat wasted in an underwritten part.)

“The Railway Man” is based on the autobiography of Eric Lomax, a British Army officer who was brutally tortured at a Japanese POW camp during World War II. Lomax somehow survived — unlike many fellow soldiers — but came home broken and haunted, particularly by his ordeal at the hands of one sadistic Japanese interpreter.

In his book, Lomax, who died in 2012 at age 93 (during editing of this film), chronicles what happened when he was able to confront the interpreter in person, many years after the war ’s end.

Without giving away too much, the final resolution is both stunning and cathartic, and the movie conveys its full emotional resonance — even if it takes a long while to reach that level of intensity.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America “for disturbing prisoner of war violence.”

RUNNING TIME: 108 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Rio 2"

A vivid and delightful animated spectacle, “Rio 2” is chock-full of colorful 3-D wonder and jubilant musical numbers set against a tale of family dynamics and environmental dilemmas.

The sequel opens with a vibrant New Year ’s Eve bash, as partying in the music-filled streets of Rio de Janeiro is punctuated by fireworks bursting above the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Supervised by composer John Powell, more emphasis has been placed on the music of this film, which benefits from numbers by artists like Bruno Mars (who also voices the smooth bird Roberto in the film), Janelle Monae and celebrated Brazilian musician Carlinhos Brown.

After mating in Brazil in 2011’s “Rio,” rare macaws Blu (Jesse Eisenberg) and Jewel (Anne Hathaway) now have three lively kids who have become accustomed to the same domestication Blu was brought up on in Minnesota.

They’re attached to gadgets like iPods and eat pancakes for breakfast, which irks the raised-in-the-wild Jewel.

But the family heads off to the Amazon rainforest, to Jewel’s delight and Blu’s strife, when they get wind that a tribe of blue macaws may live there and are being pursued

by Blu’s past owner and animal lover, Linda (voiced by Leslie Mann), and her husband, Tulio (Rodrigo Santoro).

With a few of the quirky supporting characters from the first film in tow — including birds voiced by George Lopez (as frisky toucan Rafael) and Jamie Foxx and will.i.am (as rapping canary-and-cardinal duo Nico and Pedro) — they soar through a dazzling journey to the rainforest, making the often-wasted 3-D effect worth it as we take in the broad scope and graphically layered flair.

R AT E D : G b y t h e M o t i o n P i c t u re A s s o c i a t i o n o f America.

RUNNING TIME: 101 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

Music Tuning in The Fox to welcome The Piano Guys AEG Live & Nine Network presents The Piano Guys Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. Live at The Fox Theatre.

Tickets are $103, $47.50, $42.50 and $32.50 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office.

Hailing from Utah, The Piano Guys became an Internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self-made music videos. They’ve made over 35 since joining forces in early 2011, including their hit video, an innovative 10-handed version of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful.” But it’s the Guys’ highly original blend of classical music with pop that has really been the cause of an Internet phenomenon that has brought them to their major label debut album, The Piano Guys, released on Sony Masterworks on October 2nd, 2012.

In the last few months, The Piano Guys have performed on everywhere from “The

Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” to “The Today Show” and “Katie.” Their most recent video “Mission Impossible” featuring YouTube violin sensation Lindsey Stirling, continues to build momentum with over 1.5M views in a month. It finds the band and Stirling in a spy thriller as covert operatives while playing their unique take on this famous musical theme.

The album features more of the imaginative mash-up arrangements that The Piano Guys are already famous for, including sources ranging from Michael Jackson to Mozart, The Bourne Identity to David Guetta. It also includes an original song and innovative takes on hits by One Direction, Adele and Christina Perri.

But just who are The Piano Guys? Actually, there’s only one piano player, Jon Schmidt, and one other instrumentalist, Steven Sharp Nelson, on cello. Yet the other two - Paul Anderson, and Al van der Beek - are equally significant members of the group. The Piano Guys’ name comes from Anderson’s piano store in St. George, Utah, which was called The Piano Guys. Looking for an alternative to low-yield conventional advertising, Anderson devised a Facebook promotional page and

YouTube channel featuring the most famous pianist he could find – local pianist, Jon Schmidt. A self-described “New Age Classical” player, Schmidt was indeed well-established locally, thanks to eight albums and seven piano books of his song transcriptions. He also performed concerts throughout Utah, one of which featured a young guest artist, Steven Sharp Nelson, who adventurously combined traditional cello playing with percussion effects. “I was 15 when I met Jon and started playing with him,” Nelson recalls. “I had to get a ride to shows! But we’ve had a great brotherhood that’s now lasted 20 years.”

O.A.R., Phillips to appear at The Fox Rock band O.A.R. and Platinum-selling recording artist and "American Idol" Season 11 winner Phillip Phillips announced today a 25-city co-headlining tour which kicks off on June 12th at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, and culminates on July 26th at Chastain Park Amphitheatre in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tickets for the 8 p.m. show are $52.50,

$47.50, $42.50, $37.50 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office.

O.A.R. is renowned for their incredible live shows and sell-out performances at massive venues such as Red Rocks and Madison Square Garden. The band has just wrapped up production on a brand new album – The Rockville LP – which is set for release June 10th on Vanguard Records. The anthemic song “Peace,” the debut single from The Rockville LP, is climbing the charts and has already become a mainstay on radio station playlist across the country.

Since their formation in 1996, O.A.R. (singer Marc Roberge, drummer Chris Culos, guitarist Richard On, bassist Benj Gershman and saxophonist Jerry DePizzo) has logged millions of miles on the road and released seven studio albums, spawning such hit singles as “Shattered” “Heaven” and “Love and Memories.”

Phillip Phillips is also in the midst of a hit single with “Raging Fire,” the first track from his highly anticipated Behind The Light album, set for release on May 19th on 19 Recordings/Interscope.

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Music Tuning in Sheldon to host Dave Rawlings Machine The Sheldon Sessions, presented by The Sheldon in partnership with 88.1 KDHX, presents An Evening with Dave Rawlings Machine, Wednesday, June 25 at 8 p.m.

Dave Rawlings Machine's barnstorming 2013 lineup is back for six nights only this summer! Gillian Welch, John Paul Jones, Willie Watson and Paul Kowert join Dave Rawlings for an evening of distinctive picking, high lonesome songs and many other high caliber acoustic entertainments.

Tickets are $38 orchestra/$35 balcony.

Call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org

McLachlan to appear in St. Louis Multi-platinum and Grammy Awardwinning singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan today announced concert dates for the Sarah McLachlan Shine On Tour 2014.

The national tour will kick off on June 20th in Seattle, WA and will visit major amphitheaters and venues across the country. The tour coincides with McLachlan’s forthcoming new album "Shine On" out May 6th on Verve Records.

McLachlan's Shine On Tour will stop in St. Louis at The Fox Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on July 6.

Tickets are $101, $86, $66, $56, $46, $36 and are on sale online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office.

McLachlan has also revealed album artwork for "Shine On," her first full-length recording of new material in four years. The new album was recorded in Montreal and Vancouver with Sarah's longtime collaborator/producer Pierre Marchand as well as Bob Rock and Vincent Jones.

Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer songwriters in entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide.

She is an eight-time Juno Award winner (Canada) and a three-time Grammy Award winner. McLachlan's landmark fifth album, the 10x-platinum "Surfacing," contained two Grammy Award-winning tracks: "Building a Mystery" and "Last Dance." In addition to her personal artistic efforts, she founded the Lilith Fair tour showcasing female musicians which raised over $7 million for local and national charities over its 3 years and in 2002 founded her non-profit organization the Sarah McLachlan School of Music. The school provides

Stewart, Santana to team up at Scottrade Center AEG Live announced today that Rod Stewart and Santana, two of music’s most influential hit makers and dynamic live performers, will join forces and embark on an 18-concert North American tour this summer. Kicking-off May 23 in Albany, NY, the tour unites two musical trailblazers who have helped redefine the sound of popular music for the last five decades through their combined love of rock, soul, world rhythms, funk, jazz and blues. Both Stewart and Santana are known for their high-energy, hit-packed live concerts -- making the combination an incomparable experience for all music fans.

The duo will appear on June 6 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis Tickets are on sale now.

Wi t h h i s s i n g u l a r v o i c e , n a r r a t i v e songwriting and passionate live performances, Rod Stewart has built one of the most successful and enduring music careers of all time. In a career spanning more than five decades, he has amassed sales of more than 150 million albums worldwide and has countless chart-topping hits and industry accolades - including two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2007, he was bestowed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen of England. In May 2013,

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Stewart released Time, his first rock album in a dozen years, on Capitol Records. The album features 11 original tracks and marks Rod’s return to songwriting after nearly two decades. Time entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 1, setting a new British record for the longest gap between charttopping albums by an artist -- and in the US, it marked Stewart’s highest-charting album of original material since 1979. In addition to touring, Stewart headlines one of Las Vegas’ most critically and commercially successful residencies at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

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 recordtying nine Grammys for a single project for 1999’s Supernatural (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for “Smooth”).

He has also received the Billboard Century Award (1996), was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1998), and received the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honor (2009). Among many other honors, Carlos Santana has also been cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” Celebrating the chart debut of "Guitar Heaven" (Arista) in 2010, Santana joined the ranks of the Rolling Stones as the only musical act in chart history to score at least one Top 10 album in every decade beginning with the 1960s. He is also currently headlining at a multi-year residency at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. In 2013, Carlos Santana was the recipient of the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Award. Santana’s new album "Corazon" (RCA/Sony Latin Iberia) due out May 6, 2014 is a collaborative effort with the biggest names in Latin music.

acclaim as well. The band was named the CMA's "Vocal Duo of the Year" last November and the Academy of Country Music's "New Artist of the Year" and "New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year." Its other number one hits are "Get Your Shine On," "Round Here" and "Stay."

Additional information, including the onsale date and ticket prices, will be posted on the fair's website, http://www.illinoisstatefair. info/, as soon as it becomes available.

The 2014 Illinois State Fair will be held Aug. 7 - 17.

Ansari to appear the Fox

The Sheldon Sessions, presented by The Sheldon in partnership with 88.1 KDHX, presents the EELS with special guest Chelsea Wolfe, Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m.

Led and founded by singer/songwriter Mark Oliver Everett, aka E, the EELS have been a lasting and influential force on the alternative music scene, from E’s breakthrough album, A Man Called E and the EELS top ten alternative hit, “Novocaine for the Soul,” through their most recent, acclaimed album, Wonderful, Glorious, which launched their 73city world tour.

Known for her ethereal voice and dark, haunting lyrics, Chelsea Wolfe is gaining critical acclaim as a new voice on the alternative music scene. She recently toured as the support act for Queens of the Stone Age. Tickets are $36 orchestra/$31 balcony. Call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visit TheSheldon. org.

Fox Concerts presents Aziz Ansari "Modern Romance" April 24 at 7:30 pm Live at The Fox Theatre.

Tickets are $50.50, $40.50, $35.50 & $30.50 and are available at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office.

Aziz Ansari is one of the biggest stars in the comedy world. Rolling Stone put him on the cover of their special comedy issue labeling him “the funniest man under 30."

He recently debut his much anticipated third hour-long stand-up special Buried Alive on Netflix in November. The special was named one of the best standup specials of the year by The Onion AV Club and Paste Magazine.

Ansari co-stars opposite Amy Poehler in the beloved Emmy-nominated NBC series Parks and Recreation, which is now in its sixth season. Ansari’s portrayal of government employee ‘Tom Haverford’ has earned him critical praise including Entertainment Weekly naming him one of their “Breakout TV Stars,” TV Guide naming him a “Scene Stealer” and People Magazine naming him 2011’s “Funniest Dude in Prime Time.”

Additionally, Ansari has landed a book deal with The Penguin Press about modern dating and how the basic issues facing a single person—whom we meet, how we meet them, and what happens next—have been radically altered by new technologies.

Ansari has also kept busy in the film world.

His voice was featured in the Twentieth Century Fox animated hit film Epic, and he made a cameo in This Is The End opposite Seth Rogen and James Franco. He was previously seen starring in the action comedy 30 Minutes or Less opposite Jesse Eisenberg and Danny McBride and Universal’s Funny People. Additional film credits include Get Him to the Greek, I Love You, Man, Observe and Report, and Ice Age: Continental Drift.

Ansari's stand up work has been unparalleled over the past few years.

His second hour-long stand-up special “Dangerously Delicious” was self-released online through AzizAnsari.com for $5. In 2010, he had an hour-long standup special on Comedy Central titled “Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening.” The special and subsequent DVD/CD were both extremely successful and both albums continue to be a mainstay on iTunes’ comedy best-seller list.

Florida Georgia Line to appear at state fair

LaMontagne to visit St. Louis

Country music's hottest group is coming to the 2014 Illinois State Fair. Florida Georgia Line (FGL) has been booked to perform at the Grandstand Sunday, Aug. 10.

The vocal duo has rocketed to stardom since the release of its debut studio album, "Here's to the Good Times," slightly more than a year ago. The first four singles from the platinum-selling effort shot to number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, including "Cruise," the best-selling digital country song of all-time and the Country Music Association's (CMA) 2013 "Single of the Year."

"The Illinois State Fair has a long tradition of bringing the biggest names in the music industry to the Grandstand stage and I think this booking ranks among the best," State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick said. "I'm looking forward to a great concert and invite fairgoers to join me in welcoming the band to Springfield."

FGL's chart-topping success has won critical

Grammy Award winner Ray LaMontagne has announcee his "Supernova Summer Tour".

The 42 city North American tour will begin on May 27th in Portland, ME and culminate on August, 13th in Seattle, WA. Ray will hit the road in support of his 5th studio album Supernova which will be released on May 6th via RCA Records. Ray welcomes Jason Isbell and Jenny Lewis to support on select dates as well as The Belle Brigade for the entire run.

LaMontagne will appear the The Fabulous Fox Theatre on Wednesday, June 18 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office.

Ray LaMontagne has one of the remarkable stories in music’s past decade. Since leaving his job in a Maine shoe factory to pursue his calling as a musician, he has released four studio albums and two live EPs, won awards and topped critics’ polls internationally, and established himself as one of the most

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distinctive talents of his generation. His songs have been featured in numerous films and television shows, including multiple performances of his compositions on American Idol.

Ray’s most recent critically acclaimed, Grammy award winning album God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise debuted at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and #1 on the Digital Album chart. This marked a personal sales best for Ray and tied his debut chart position at #3 with Gossip in the Grain. God Willin’ & the Creek Don’t Rise garnered 3 Grammy Award nominations including the coveted Song of The Year category for “Beg Steal or Borrow” and won the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album.

LaMontagne released his new single, “Supernova” in February 2014, the first single off his 5th studio album of the same name, due out this spring via RCA Records. The album was produced by Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) and recorded in Nashville, TN. Ray LaMontagne’s new album, Supernova, is set to be released on May 6, 2014.

Feed the Need to feature John Michael Montgomery Senior Services Plus, a not-for-profit organization offering programs and services for older adults, announced the date and entertainment for their 5th Annual Feed the Need concert. The concert will be held at the Riverfront Amphitheater, located at 1 Riverfront Drive in Alton, Illinois.

Executive Director Jonathan Becker announced that country superstar John Michael Montgomery will be playing at the Riverfront Amphitheater in Alton this summer on June 7, 2014. John Michael Montgomery has had several country hits like, ‘I Swear’, ‘Sold’, ‘Be My Baby Tonight’, I Love The Way You Love Me’ and many, many more great songs.

Local favorite The Harmon Family Bluegrass Band is named as opening act. The group is originally from Shipman, Illinois. The Harman Family Bluegrass Band today consists of first and second generation musicians having deep roots dating back to 1975. The Harman’s music style ranges from traditional to contemporary bluegrass, country, gospel and other various types of music. “Entertaining you is our goal and is as much fun for us as the music we play.”

The Feed the Need concert brings the community together with the goal of raising awareness for the Meals On Wheels program.

All proceeds from the concert will benefit the agency’s Meals On Wheels program. Senior Services Plus is providing 650 meals daily, covering 22 townships in Madison and St. Clair counties.

Tickets are $30 each, and are available online at seniorservicesplus.org. Tickets are also available at the agency’s Alton center, located at 2603 North Rodgers Avenue, Alton, Illinois.

For more information, please call 618-465-3298 or 1-800-233-4904.

"The Voice" tour scheduled Fans of the hit NBC show, “The Voice,” can finally see their favorite contestants live as the season’s talented top Finalists and favorite past stars hit the road on a huge summer tour.

Talpa Media and AEG Live announced today the 31-show concert tour launches June 21st in San Antonio, TX. Tickets are on sale at www. thevoice.com/tour and www.aeglive.com.

The tour will stop July 20 at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis.

Already confirmed on the tour is Jamaica native and Season 5 champ, Tessanne Chin.

Also joining the tour from Season 5 is soulpop teen artist, and runner up, Jacquie Lee and vocal powerhouse and family man, Will Champlin. Dia Frampton, a Team Blake favorite, from Season One will be hitting the road too, along with this season’s Winner, Runner Up, and 3rd place. Another fan favorite is guaranteed to tour and will be determined in the month of May by America via social media.

Music Music calendar Thursday, April 17

St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

RemiXT, Cicero's, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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

Monday, April 21

Friday, April 18 Cornmeal w/Sturgill Simpson, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Decker. w/Indian Blanket, The Ruthless, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Davina and The Vagabonds w/ Tommy Halloran’s Guerilla Swing, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Desert Noises w/The Winter Sounds, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Gramatik w/Branx, Gibbz, Russ Liquid, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Dots Not Feathers w/Volcanoes, Palace, Emily Otnes, Amen Lucy, Amen, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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

Saturday, April 19 Funky Butt Brass Band, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Pompeya w/Leverage Models, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m.

P r i n c e Tr i b u t e w / T h e r e s a Payne feat. Ransome Note, Steve Ewing Band, Superhero Killer, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Say Hi, Big Scary, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Younger Than Yesterday, The Wildey, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

Rulers (Brian Weigert of Picture Day) w/Pat Eagan of the Royal Smokestacks, Grace Basement, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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

Sunday, April 20 420 Party feat. Strange Owls, Woofshurts, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Ghost w/King Dude, The Pageant,

Program: Roberto Sierra, Saint-Saens & Copland, Powell Symphony Hall,

St. Louis, 10:30 a.m.

Tommy Halloran’s Guerilla Swing,

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

Open Mic Night, The Gramophone, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 22 Pimps of Joytime, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

The Bunny The Bear, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Il Divo – A Musical Affair: The Greatest Songs of Broadway Live, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

SIUE Concert Jazz Band feat. SIUE Alumni, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23 Granger Smith w/Earl Dibbles Jr., Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Chuck Berry, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 24 Lost in the Trees w/All Tiny Creatures, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Tiny Moving Parts, Frameworks, Gates w/Lobby Boxer, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

RemiXT, Cicero's, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

The Elders w/John Maxfield, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

CURTIN w/Spectator, Cody James, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Reggie Thomas, Rodney Whitaker, Willie Akins, Montez Coleman, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Marquise Knox Band w/Bob “Bumblebee” Kamoske, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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The Hudson Branch w/Future Monarchs, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

A r t u r o S a n d o v a l , To u h i l l Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

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First Student now hiring: P/T Bus Drivers & Monitors for Edwardsville School District.

Will train. Apply at: 17 Commercial Ct., Glen Carbon, IL 62034

Local community bank is seeking candidates for a Customer Service Representative position.

The ideal candidate must have prior banking experience and in particular experience with customer service, teller operations, safe deposit, ATMs, debit cards, online banking, IRAs and account titling.

Interested candidates should contact Jenna VerDught at 618-659-0991 or send a resume via email to: jverdught@ theedgebank.com.

TheEDGEBANK is an equal opportunity employer.

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2BR, 1.5BA Twnhouse in Glen Carbon. No pets. 1yr lease. $645$695/mo. 288-9882.

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BEAUTIFUL LAND FOR SALE OFF RENKEN ROAD – 15min SIUEDWARDSVILLE Nearly 9ac, 7627 Renken Road, Worden, IL. Can plant, build, roam, hunt. Serious inquiries only. $68,900 Barbara McDonald 217-836-6808

103 B Southpointe, Edwardsville, IL 618-667-1959

10678 Keck Road, St. Jacob 1918 Washington Avenue, Moro 506 Reese, Collinsville 1 ½ Story Home Very Nice 3Bd/1Ba Home 4Bd/2Ba 2Bd/1Ba Main Floor Master Family Rm & Bonus Rm Walk-out Basement Wood Floors Throughout 24’ above ground Pool Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 Debbie Davis (618) 977-8296 Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 $69,000 MLS 4216329 $167,500 MLS 4213913 $67,000 MLS 4215545

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Glen Carbon office space, 900 sf, parking/ utilities incl. $1000/mo Call (618)972-4450

3BR, 1.5BA, 1car gar.

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Jun. NO smoking/pets $990/mo. 307-5575 3BR/3.5BA Duplex, 715 Slippery Rock.

LR, DR, Kit w/all appl, deck, full bsmt, 2 car gar. 1yr lse, 1mo. dep.

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Edwardsville, 50 Devon Ct. 1 & 2 BR apts. w/s/t paid Call 618-791-9062

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16 ACRES OF PRIVACY plus a charming custom built 2008 home with outbuildings, pond & pastures. $339,900 Greenville PR101731 JUDINE LUX OR CHRIS MILLER (618) 531-0488 (618) 580-6133

BEAUTIFUL LECLAIRE BUNGALOW 3BR/2 full bath, original floors & trim. Filled with light. $185,000 Irma August PR101735 IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422

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PRICED TO SELL! Freshly painted 3BR/3BA home.

Nice deck, mature trees & located on a cul-de-sac. $169,900 Troy PR1017342 LINDA BEUTEL (618) 779-3225

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CUSTOM BUILT BRICK HOME 4BR/3BA. Like new, full finished basement, oversized 3 car garage. $379,000 Edwardsville PR101587

ADORABLE 2 bedroom home! Only blocks away from downtown Edwardsville. Call today! $109,900 Edwardsville PR101382

3BR/4BA COUNTRY LIVING minutes from town.

Barn/pastures perfect for horses. $549,900 Edwardsville PR101398

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WELL APPOINTED 2 STORY with open floor plan. 5BR/6BA, granite counters, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, custom lighting and finished LL. $512,980 Edwardsville PR101549

EDWARDSVILLE’S NEWEST SUBDIVISION maintenance free living, 4 thoughtfully designed floor plans w/signature Spencer Home finishes & customizable options. with open floor plan. 5BR/6BA, granite counters, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, custom lighting and finished LL. $499,900 Edwardsville PR101603

DUNLAP LAKE Custom designed kitchen, 3 car garage, formal dining room, & finished LL. Full lake privileges. $492,500 Edwardsville PR101305

REFINED ELEGANCE in Stonebridge English styled cottage.

Stunner, William Shaw design. $485,000 Edwardsville PR100609

PICTURESQUE SETTING with rolling grounds & 2.26 +/- acres. Energy efficient, inground pool & 4 car garage. $429,500 Edwardsville PR100637

AMAZINGLY CONVENIENT! 5 bedroom, 2 story home with finished lower level. $382,500 Edwardsville PR100629

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CUSTOM BUILT HOME on 4 beautiful acres. Open floor plan, 6 bedrooms 5 baths, 30x40 pole barn w/10’ doors. $365,000 Moro PR101523

SUMMER FUN! 2 acres, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, inground pool, hot tub, stocked pond. $358,000 Troy PR101091

CUSTOM RANCH very open floor plan.

Move in ready! $350,000 Edwardsville PR101679

BEAUTIFUL CONDO on the lake at Fox Creek, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplaces. $330,000 Edwardsville PR101207

ENERGY STAR RATED NEW CONSTRUCTION Sharp looking 2 story, 4BR/3BA with lower level family room. $289,900 Glen Carbon PR101356

VILLA WITH 4 BEDROOMS 3 full baths, walkout, granite counters, SS appliances, sun room, 2 fireplaces! $280,000 Glen Carbon PR101488

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BEAUTIFUL 1 1/2 STORY 4 bedrooms, 3 baths on 3 acres. Large deck overlooks private lake. $268,500 Worden PR101319

GORGEOUS 2 STORY with well designed open floor plan has 4 BRs/3BAs & over 2,000 sq. ft.. $249,900 Edwardsville PR101543

4BR/4BA GEM in Gettysburg Subdivision. Large open floor plan! Must see! $238,000 Edwardsville PR101667

4BR/3.5BA COLONIAL HOME with lots of updates.

Don’t miss this opportunity! $229,900 Edwardsville PR101593

NICELY UPDATED home situated on 6.4 +/- partially wooded acres. $219,900 Greenville PR101589

LARGE BRICK HOME on 3 lots, beautiful setting, walkout basement, attached 2 car garage, ingroud pool & more! $168,500 Edwardsville PR101332

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3 BEDROOM, FULL BRICK RANCH on large lakefront lot with mature trees. $139,900 Moro PR101668

GORGEOUS KITCHEN wi/granite counters & custom oak cabinets, plus income producing studio apartment. $124,900 Staunton PR101627

CHARMING BRICK RANCH in the heart of Edwardsville. 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 2 car carport. Immaculate condition. $105,000 Edwardsville PR101057

CHARMING REMODELED home in old Glen Carbon. 9 ft. ceiling, hardwood floors, 3 bedroom, 2 baths. $99,900 Glen Carbon PR101514

2 STORY, 4 BEDROOM 2 car garage, many updates, huge basement. $94,900 Worden PR101633

3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH in the heart of Staunton.

Nice home with lots of potential. $89,500 Staunton PR101172

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