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Thursday April 22___________

Big Band sounds

St. Louis Metro Autism Forum -Collinsville Gateway Convention Center, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Adam Aijala and Ben Kaufmann of Yonder Mountain -The Duck Room, Blueberry Hill, Delmar Loop Mark Knopfler, w/Pieta Brown -The Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8 p.m.

The Reventones LIVE, Sanctuaria Wild Tapas -4198 Manchester, St. Louis, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Night with Champions -The Pageant, Delmar Loop Kim Massie -The Beale on Broadway, St. Louis Tom Goss -Pop’s Blue Moon, 5249 Pattison Ave., St. Louis, Mo., 8 p.m.

America’s Got Talent Winner-Neal E. Boyd, 7:30 p.m.

-Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, Mo.

Casino Queen caters to Cards' fans.

SIUE to host Count Basie Orchestra.

Puppets grow up.

21 Going, going, gone Glacier National Park shrinks.

23 '80s camp

"Clash of the Titans" remade.

A crowd pleaser Stingrays return to the Zoo.

27 Lebanese cuisine Try something different.

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Friday April 23___________ Spring ArtWalk -Historic Main Street, downtown

St. Charles, Mo. Anime St. Louis 2010 Convention -Collinsville Gateway Convention Center, www.animestl.net.

Erin Bode -Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis Nickelback -Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Mo. Thrice, Manchester Orchestra -The Pageant, Delmar Loop Brian and Charlie -Villa Marie Winery, Maryville, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Bob and Perry, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Suitcase Nukes, 10 p.m.

-Stagger Inn, Edwardsville Poison Overdose (Poison Tribute) -Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, $5 cover, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Saturday April 24___________ St. Louis Aces Tennis, McEnroe vs.

Courier -Family Arena, St. Charles, Mo. Great St. Louis Iris Society Show, noon to 5 p.m.

-Missouri Botanical Gardens Spring ArtWalk -Historic Main Street, downtown St. Charles, Mo. Erin Bode

-Jazz at the Bistro, 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis The Dead Weather -The Pageant, St. Louis, Mo. Pat Green -Pop’s NightClub, Sauget Feather and Stone -Stagger Inn, Edwardsville Poison Overdose (Poison Tribute) -Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, $5 cover, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Sunday April 25___________ Spring ArtWalk -Historic Main Street, downtown St. Charles, Mo. Suzuki Spring Fest, 2 p.m.

-LeClaire Christian Church, Edwardsville Open Mic w/Butch Moore -Stagger Inn, Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m.

Indigo Girls -The Pageant, St. Louis, Delmar Loop, 8 p.m.

Mark Gordon -Villa Marie Winery, Maryville, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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B a l l Casino Queen offering special Cardinals packages

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge And we are off – for another season of Cardinals baseball. The sea of red has landed in downtown St. Louis, and even if you aren’t a baseball fan, you can’t help but catch a bit of Cardinal fever when the St. Louis fans kick into high gear.

The players themselves have claimed that there is no other town that has sports fans like St. Louis, especially where baseball is concerned.

A great way to celebrate the Cardinal season and enjoy a luxury getaway at the same time is to take advantage of the packages offered by the Casino Queen. Yes, the Queen is known for her “loosest slots,” but many may not be aware that she also houses a beautiful luxury hotel, along with world class dining right on the same site.

While the economy continues to affect many area residents’ traveling budgets, the Casino Queen’s packages provide an affordable option that gives guests the luxury of a hotel, the thrill of a Cardinals game and all the action of a casino. The packages include two St. Louis Cardinals tickets, an overnight stay at the newly renovated Casino Queen Hotel, passes to the Market Street breakfast buffet, and $5 cash to use in the casino.

In addition to watching the Cardinals drive in another win, guests can also enjoy the newly opened SEVENS sports lounge where they will find over 30 historic items from the St. Louis Cardinals Museum. Among the unique artifacts that are on display, SEVENS showcases items donated to the museum collection by Stan ‘the Man’ Musial, a miniature 1982 World Series trophy, Marty Marion’s 1947 baseball glove and re-strikes of the 1946 and 1964 World Series rings.

Perfectly situated just steps from the gaming floor inside the main entrance to the casino, the new multipurpose entertainment venue features numerous high-definition flat screen televisions and a retractable projection screen for the ultimate sports-viewing experience.

“The St. Louis Cardinals packages offer area residents a great way to ‘staycation’ and enjoy the excitement of downtown St. Louis,” commented Jeff Watson, general manager of the Casino Queen. “Guests can also take in some of Cardinals history at SEVENS, and remember the legends that helped make St. Louis a baseball town.”

SEVENS regular hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday from noon to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from noon to 2 a.m. Live musical entertainment is featured most Friday and Saturday nights, with national acts performing on occasion.

The parking is secure and well lit on the flat surface expansive lot. If you would like to leave the driving behind, there is a Metrolink stop at the Casino Queen, which patrons can take over to the stadium and avoid traffic, full lots and the sometimes exorbatant price for parking. You can enjoy a few cocktails or Busch products and not have to worry about driving.

One thing that may not be realized, is the fabulous view patrons have from the Casino Queen. There is hardly a more beautiful view than downtown St. Louis, framed with the Gateway Arch at sunset. There is no better place to take in that view than from the Casino Queen.

So if you are considering attending a Cardinals game this season, why not think about making a weekend or getaway of it and enjoy the experience in luxury.

To book your Cardinals package, visit www. casinoqueen.com, or call 800-777-0777.

The Casino Queen, located at 200 South Front Street in East St. Louis, was established in 1993 and has since made more than $10 million in charitable contributions and invested more than $200 million in capital improvements on the East St. Louis riverfront.

The Casino Queen Hotel originally opened in January 2000. For more information, visit www.casinoqueen. com.

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At top, a room inside the Casino Queen hotel. Above, the exterior of the building

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People People planner “Jurassic Bugs” invade Butterfly House Enormous, ancient creatures are invading the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield this year! See life-size replicas of prehistoric arthropods, explore

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displays of their living relatives and learn about how these animals have changed over millions of years when the “Jurassic Bugs” exhibition crawls into town, Saturday, May 1 through Sunday, Oct. 3. Hours through Memorial Day are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays); from Memorial Day through Labor Day, open 9 a.

m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibition is included with Butterfly House admission.Fossil records indicate that some animals were enormous as compared to today’s specimens.

Encounter five of these oversized species taking up temporary residence inside the central exhibit hallway.

The Butterfly House is located at 15193 Olive Blvd. at Faust Park in Chesterfield, Mo., accessible from Interstate 64 at exit #19B. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays); Memorial Day to Labor Day, open 9 a.m. to 5 p. m. daily. The last ticket is sold 30 min. prior to closing each day.

Admission is $6 for adults (ages 13 to 64), $4.50 for seniors (ages 65 and over), and $4 for children (ages three to 12). Children ages two and under and Missouri Botanical Garden members are free.

For more information, visit www. butterflyhouse.org or call (636) 5300076.

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People Garden to host Chinese Culture Days Experience traditional Chinese arts, music, culture and cuisine with Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden, Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children (ages three to 12) and Garden members.

Purchase tickets in advance online at www.mobot.org.

Festivities begin Saturday at 11 a.m. with a grand parade led by a dazzling 70-foot, 24-legged d r a g o n w i n d i n g t h ro u g h t h e crowds to dispel bad luck and evil spirits. Traditional martial artists and lion dancers follow, accompanied by gongs and drums,

to bring in good luck for the Year of the Tiger of the Chinese zodiac.

The parade will be repeated again at 2 p.m. both days.

A host of activities surround the Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden,

also known as the Chinese Garden.

The private “Scholar ’s Garden” is filled with pavilions, bridges and decorated pavements, affirming the idea that Chinese gardens are built, not planted.

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People People planner Air Show, B-52s to highlight Fair Saint Louis Joseph F. Imbs, III, Chairman of the Fair Saint Louis Foundation, and St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay today announced key highlights for this summer’s 2010 Fair Saint Louis, to be held July 3 and 4 on the grounds of the Gateway Arch. In addition to music under the Gateway Arch, spectacular fireworks will conclude each evening – offering family fun

over the Fourth of July weekend.

• Air shows will take place on both Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 and will include some of the premier air show performers from around the country.

• Grammy Award winning R&B hit-maker John Legend (www. johnlegend.com) will headline on Saturday, July 3. The quirky new wave band, The B-52s, (www. theb52s.com) will headline on Sunday, July 4.

Fair Saint Louis will kick off at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 3 with the 133rd Veiled Prophet Parade,

one of the best and longest running parade’s in the nation.

Saturday, July 3 10 a.m. 133rd Veiled Prophet Parade Noon Festival and K-Town Kids Zone Open 12:30 p.m. Air show** (90 minutes)

3 p.m. Local bands begin and continue throughout the afternoon 5:30 p.m. Air show** (90 minutes) 8 p.m. John Legend on the Budweiser Main Stage 9 p.m. Fireworks Sunday, July 4 11 a.m. Festival and K-Town Kids Zone Open

11:30 a.m. Air show** (90 minutes) 1 p.m. Family Act on the Main Stage 4 p.m. Local bands begin and continue throughout the afternoon 5:30 p.m Air show** (90 minutes) 8 p.m. The B-52s on the Budweiser Main Stage 9 p.m. Fireworks

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People People planner Zoo announces calendar for spring and summer The following events have been planned at the St. Louis Zoo: April 25, 2010 Earth Day: Party for the P l a n e t . 11 a . m . t o 3 p . m . F o r information: 314/781-0900, w w w. s t l z o o . o r g o r w w w. s t l o u i s e a r t h d a y. o rg . C e l e b r a t e “Earth Day in Forest Park” with family activities at the Zoo. habitat. Also, meet some new additions this year – the horseshoe crabs – some of the longest-surviving creatures o n E a r t h . S p o n s o re d b y U M B Bank.

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Highland plans summer farmers' market After a successful inaugural year in 2009, the Highland Markt und Mehr, Farmer and Artisan Market is set to begin its second season on June 3. Sponsored by the Highland Chamber of Commerce and the City of Highland, the market will again be held on Thursdays from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at Lindendale Park in Highland through October 7. The

Farmer ’s Market Committee is busy planning for an even bigger and better market this year!

Of course quality vendors are vital to the market’s success.

Market Master Deanna Harlan states: “I’ve had many people ask when we’re starting our second season. They really enjoyed coming to the market last year and are

looking forward to another great year!”

Anyone with questions about Highland Markt und Mehr is welcome to contact Market Master

Deanna Harlan at marketmaster@ highlandillinois.com or 618-531-5111, or the Chamber office at 618-6543721 or jeannie@highlandillinois. com.

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Music

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The Count Basie Orchestra

Big Band sound will flow at Arts & Issues

By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge The Big Band sound comes to the SIUE Arts & Issues stage as the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra directed by Bill Hughes performs at 7:30 p.m. on May 1.

A continuation of the Arts & Issue’s 25th Anniversary season and presented in part by the Annual SIUE Jazz Festival, the Count Basie Orchestra is loaded with star power and is sure to delight any jazz, blues, swing and Big Band music enthusiast.

Although it has been over 25 years since the passing of William “Count” Basie, his legacy continues through his namesake orchestra with a mix of some new members and some that Basie handpicked himself years ago. The Count Basie Orchestra celebrates the Big Band experience through the completely original and identifiable Count Basie repertoire.

Basie, an American jazz pianist, organist, bandleader and composer is widely regarded as one of the most important bandleaders of his time. His Basie Orchestra is one of the most thriving Big Bands in history earning 17 Grammy awards.

Basie was a New Jersey native who grew up with the tempos of “The Swing Era” in New York City. Live Big Bands were the rage and dance rhythms filled ballrooms during his formative years. Basie learned to play the piano in his youth and played wherever he could – with pick-up groups for dances, resorts, amateur shows or pool halls.

Throughout the years he met and played with many great jazz musicians including Louis Armstrong.

At the close of the roaring ‘20s, Basie moved

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to Kansas City where the new sound of jazz called to him.

Basie worked the national vaudeville circuit before joining the Bennie Moten Band, a classier and more respected Kansas City band that played in the “Kansas City stomp” style.

After the sudden death of Bennie Moten three years later, Basie became a bandleader forming a new group. It was then that the name “The Count” was born along with his new group, Count Basie and His Barons of Rhythm in 1936.

By the end of the end of the ‘30s, Basie had its own sound that was characterized by his “trademark 'jumping' beat and the contrapuntal accents of his own piano.”

During the ‘40s, Basie’s group continued to thrive. It was Basie’s innate ability to quickly assess each player ’s potential as an ingredient for the band’s distinctive sound that made the band a rapid success.

But by the 1950s, the Big Band sound was vanishing from American culture and by the 1960s music critics had all but written it off. The Count Basie Orchestra was the exception to the rule. They continued to tour across Europe and Asia as well as make regular television appearances and Las Vegas performances. Their success has transcended time as the Count Basie Orchestra continues to perform today.

Currently Bill Hughes directs the Count Basie Orchestra and carries on the Basie tradition and legendary sound that became an anthem for a generation.

Hughes began playing the trombone around the age of 12 and his musical skills progressed so rapidly that he was playing at a jazz venue by age 16.

Hughes joined the Count Basie Orchestra as a trombonist in 1953. He was living and playing in Washingon, D.C., when he got “the call” from Basie to join the band. Hughes toured with the orchestra consistently until 1957 but took a break from touring from 1957 to 1963 to help raise his family. Hughes returned to the orchestra and the road in 1963 and then took over leadership of the group in 2003.

Today, Hughes leads the 19 piece ensemble that makes up The Count Basie Orchestra.

Through traditional favorites and some new music, the orchestra creates both nostalgic and rocking sound for its audience and is sure to be a “can’t miss” show on May 1 in the Morris University Center ’s Meridian Ballroom.

The SIUE Jazz Festival takes place the same week on campus. The festival, presented by the SIUE Jazz Studies program in the Department of Music, is a non-competitive, educational event that celebrates jazz innovators and will feature the music of Count Basie. In addition to jam sessions and clinics, performances will include high school and middle school bands plus an appearance by the SIUE Concert Jazz Band.

Tickets for the “The Count Basie Orchestra” performance and the single remaining Arts & Issues performance, UMO Ensemble “Zen Tales,” may be purchased online at www. siue.edu/artsandissues/. General admission is $27, SIUE staff, retirees, alumni or seniors 65 and older are $25 and student tickets are $13. If you have any questions, e-mail Grant Andree at gandree@siue.edu or contact the Fine Arts Box Office in Dunham Hallat 6505774.

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Music Music calendar Friday, April 23 • E r i n B o d e , J a z z a t t h e B i s t ro , 3 5 3 6 Wa s h i n g t o n Av e . , St. Louis • N i c k e l b a c k , S c o t t r a d e Center, St. Louis, Mo. Manchester • T h r i c e , Orchestra, The Pageant, Delmar Loop • B r i a n a n d C h a r l i e , Vi l l a Marie Winery, Maryville, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

• Bob and Perry, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Suitcase Nukes, 10 p.m.,

Stagger Inn, Edwardsville • P o i s o n O v e r d o s e ( P o i s o n Tribute), Bottleneck Blues Bar, Ameristar Casino, St. Charles, $5 cover, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 24 • Erin Bode, Jazz at the B i s t ro , 3 5 3 6 Wa s h i n g t o n Av e . , St. Louis • T h e D e a d We a t h e r, T h e Pageant, St. Louis, Mo. • Pat Green, Pop’s NightClub, Sauget

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The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra Saturday, May 1, 2010 7:30 p.m.

Meridian Ballroom, Morris University Center The legendary big band jazz of the Count Basie Orchestra takes center stage for the Arts & Issues series as part of the annual SIUE Jazz Festival. Widely regarded as one of the most important jazz bandleaders of his day, William “Count” Basie came out of the Kansas City Swing scene in the mid-1930s and assembled a sound that became an anthem for a generation. The group has won every musical award imaginable, including 17 Grammys, and has been named to every respected jazz poll in the world at least once. Some members are new, yet the majority of sound still swings from musicians handpicked by Count Basie himself.

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Music Tuning in Clayton’s Parties in the Park return The region’s best and original outdoor happy hour, Parties in the Park, hosted by the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, is back for its 27th season of live music and cold drinks in beautiful Shaw Park in Clayton. It will be THE place to be after work this summer. Best of all, admission to one of the city’s most familiar and eagerly anticipated parties in town is free and open to the public.

The Parties in the Park 2010 season kicks off Wednesday, May 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Shaw Park, located on the southwest corner of Brentwood and Forsyth boulevards,

and continues on the second Wednesday of the month through August and the third Wednesday in September.

May’s party features Griffin & the Gargoyles, followed by Fat Pocket on June 9, GalaxyRed on July 14, Paint the Earth on August 11 and Kim Massie on September 15.

By popular demand, “Rainouts at the Restaurants” will be held on the following Wednesday at participating Clayton restaurants in the event of a cancelation of any of the five scheduled parties. “People ask about rainouts every year,” said Ellen Gale, executive director of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce.

“And we think hosting them (rainouts) the following week at the restaurants is the perfect solution!”

This summer, as the sun sets over Shaw Park and the workweek nears completion, catch up with friends old and new at the longest running outdoor happy hour.

“What better way to unwind in the middle of the workweek than with cold drinks, live music and the great company of friends and

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Music Tuning in Amy Grant to appear at Touhill T h e To u h i l l P e r f o r m i n g A r t s C e n t e r p re s e n t s A n Evening with Amy Grant on Sunday, April 25, in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall at 7 p.m.

Singer/songwriter Amy Grant will perform some of her biggest pop hits along with her most recognizable Christian material.

With six Grammy Awards, numerous Dove Awards, a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and various other accolades, Grant is an American music icon who has erased lines between genres.

Her heartfelt style mixes elements of pop, folk and country while exploring faith and family in a diverse catalog of hits ranging from “El Shaddai” to “Baby Baby.”

Grant’s illustrious career that spans three decades has produced 10 top-40 pop singles and 17 top-40 adult contemporary tracks as well as a string of contemporary Christian chart-toppers.

Her latest album, Somewhere Down the Road, is a collection that takes the listener on a musical journey that

reverberates with messages of resiliency, promise and hope.

“I am personally moved by the concept of our journey through life and because of all the years that have come before,” said Grant. “I find myself in a unique and somewhat rare position to be able to sing about that journey, and that’s an opportunity I don’t want to miss.

Tickets for Amy Grant are $100 (Gold Circle), $65 and $45. They are available now at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at 314.516.4949. The Touhill’s Ticket Office is located at One University Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63121. All St. Louis area students receive a 10% discount on two tickets with their I.D. Group and senior discounts are also available.

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Tickets are $15 per person ($10 for Missouri Botanical Garden members) and seating is limited. Purchase tickets online at http://www.mobot.org/tickets.asp or in person at the Garden.

“Baroque Spring!” features local ensemble Trio Primavera performing the works of Bach, Marini, and Jacquet de la Guerre in the Garden’s newly-renovated Spink Pavilion. The private facility overlooks the Milles Sculpture Garden and reflecting pools lined with thousands of colorful tulips that reach peak bloom in April.

Doors open at 2 p.m. and a cash bar will be available both before and after the concert. Tickets include Garden admission.

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“Avenue Q” These aren’t your children’s puppets

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge Although the motion picture business may be missing the mark for coming up with unique ideas, Broadway is a whole different story.

There is always something fresh, something different coming from the New York venues. “Avenue Q” definitely epitomizes that idea, with a production that is different than most anything viewers have ever experienced.

In 2003, veteran prducers Kevin McCollum, Robyn Goodman and Jeffrey Seller, with co-producers The New Group and Vineyard Theatre, gambled that “Avenue Q’s” appeal was big enough for Broadway. The show’s first fans were mostly young New York professionals, who then raved about it to their friends and co-workers. Within months, the word had spread and before long, “Avenue Q” had earned its place on Broadway.

The talented young creaters, Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, were fresh out of college in 1998, when they crafted their musical comedy about graduation from school and great expectations, only to end up in an outer borough neighborhood, underpaid and under appreciated.

The pair came up with the idea of using puppets reminiscent of sunny children’s television programs to

lend irony, and humor, to their giddy themes of grown-up life. They had originally thought their script would spin off into a television series, but with encouragement, the two friends developed their unique concept for the stage. “ Av e n u e Q ” o p e n e d o f f Broadway in March 2003, where it received rave reviews and was extended four times. The show then opened at Broadway’s Golden Theatre in July 2003, where it continues to play to enthusistic audiences.

Fortunately, the show will make its way to St. Louis for one weekend only, April 30 through May 2, at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. This show does have adult situations, including full-puppet nudity, so it is suggested that audience members be age 13 and over.

“Avenue Q” tells the story of Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad who moves to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account.

The only apartment that he can afford is way out on Avenue Q, where everyone’s looking for the same thing he is: a decent job, a stable relationship, and a “purpose.” Eventually, Princeton learns to embrace the ups and downs of city life and realizes that “the real world” isn’t so bad, after all.

Featured in the touring cast are Kerri Brackin (Mrs T. Bear and others), Nigel Jamaal Clark (Gary Coleman), Brent Michael Diroma (Princeton), Jacqueline Grabois (Kate Monster, Lucy and others), Lisa Helmi Johanson (Christmas Eve), Tim Kornblum (Brian) and Michael Liscio, Jr. (Nicky, Trekkie M o n s t e r, B e a r a n d o t h e r s ) , Ensemble members include Charles M. Baskerville, Ashley Eileen

Bucknam, Ben Hart, Julianna Lee and Zach Trimmer.

“Avenue Q” features music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, book by Jeff Whitty, based on an original concept by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx; and is directed by Jason Moore; puppet design by Rick Lyon, orchestrations

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by Ken Roberson, scenic design by Anna Louizos, costume design by

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by Lew Mead; associate director is Evan Ensign and music supervisor is Andrew Graham.

Tickets for “Avenue Q” are now on sale and prices range from $25 to $62. You can purchase tickets by visiting the Fox Theatre Box Office, all MetroTix outlets, online at www.metrotix.com or by phone at 314-534-1111. Group orders of 20 or more may be placed by calling 314-535-2900. “Avenue Q” is a special offering of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series and is sponsored

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Scenes from “Avenue Q.” Photos for The Edge.

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The Wagner Potters return Annual sale begins Friday

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge One of the most popular events hosted by the SIUE Art and Design Department is approaching.

On Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, the show and sale of pottery will take place with unique pieces created by the students and faculty of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Cups, bowls, plates, sculpture, vases and more will be on display for visitors to enjoy in the SIUE Art and Design Building Atrium on the SIUE campus.

The Wagner Pottery Association is a studentrun ceramics organization with members being undergraduate and graduate students who are studying or have studied ceramics at SIUE. Brett Freund, graduate student, MFA candidate and President of the Wagner Potters Association, has not only been busy organizing the event but has also been preparing pieces for the sale.

Freund is excited that he and the other students

have been able to fire up the Anagama style kiln to finish production on a number of the sale products.

“We just finished a 69 hour firing yesterday (Monday, April 12) in a Anagama style kiln,” said Freund. He goes on to explain the process.

“An Anagama kiln is a 5th Century Japanese wood kiln that is traditionally built into the side of a hill. Our kiln was built in 2003 during a workshop with a visiting artist named Simon Levin,” said Freund. The shape of the kiln is similar to a submarine and at its tallest point a person of average height can stand comfortably upright.

Many of the ceramic students have to play a part in the firing to keep the process just right for the proper finishing techniques. “In order to fire the kiln, we take four hour shifts 24/7, for three days in order to constantly stoke the front of the kiln to get to a max temperature of 2,400 degrees. We received our wood from trees that had recently been cut down on our campus to make way for construction. Once the wood is

dropped off at the Art and Design Building we spent a month splitting it all and stacking the wood on a grand total of 15 pallets,” said Freund The pottery and glass sale is the most important event of the semester for the Art and Design Department. Not only does the sale put money back in the pockets of the hard working students in order for them to purchase more materials to further their understanding of ceramics and glass, but it also aids in the Wagner Potters Assocaition’s ability to have special benefits for its members, such as traveling to national ceramic conventions.

Some of the proceeds raised will help fund scholarships for the program and allow the department to host visiting artists for educational teaching.

Paid parking is available in visitor parking lot B, which is next to the Art and Design Building on the SIUE campus.

I f y o u h a v e q u e s t i o n s o r n e e d m o re information, you may contact the Ceramics Department at 650-3146.

Pictured are the works of Brett Freund, above right, Julia Whitney, right, and Erica Inman, left.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Second City returns to Touhill Chicago’s legendary comedy theatre The Second City will make a stop in St. Louis as part of its 50th Anniversary Tour.

The group will play the Touhill Performing Arts Center April 30 and May 1 for three performances. Show times in the E. Desmond & Mary Ann Lee Theater are Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Drawing from the vast archives of material, the touring company produces a two-act review of The Second City’s celebrated brand of topical sketch comedy, hilarious songs and on-the-spot improvisation that changes with every performance.

Founded in Chicago in 1959, The Second City has become the premier training ground for the comedy world’s best and brightest. Some of The Second City’s alumni include: Alan Arkin, Harold Ramis, John Belushi, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Gilda Radner, John Candy, Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Chris Farley, Jane Lynch, Mike Myers, Jack McBrayer, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Jason Sudekis and Steve Carrell.

Just a few short years after The Second City launched, the theatre formed touring companies that began performing all over North America at theatres, clubs, colleges and performing

arts centers. This became the model for developing the comedic talent that would grace the Chicago and Toronto resident stages of The Second City and often onto movies and television shows like Saturday Night Live.

The Second City touring company not only provides audiences the chance to see stars in the making, but also an incredibly memorable evening of comedy. No topic or subject matter is off limits for The Second City.

Tickets for The Second City are $35. They are available now at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at 314-516-4949. The Touhill’s Ticket Office is located at One University Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63121. All St. Louis area students receive a 10 percent discount on two tickets with their I.D. Group and senior discounts are also available.

The Touhill Performing Arts Center is located on the north campus of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, just 10 minutes from Clayton. (Exit 240 from I-70). There is ample free parking, and the UMSL North Campus MetroLink Station is just steps from the Touhill’s main entrance.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Wash. U. to host “Metamorphoses” “The myth is a public dream.”

So argues playwright Mary Zimmerman in “Metamorphoses,” her hypnotic, Tony Award-winning adaptation of myths by the Roman poet Ovid.

In April and May, the Performing A r t s D e p a r t m e n t ( PA D ) i n Arts & Sciences will present Metamorphoses, perhaps the most acclaimed theatrical work of the last decade, as its spring Mainstage production.

Performances will take place in the university’s Edison Theatre at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 25. Performances will then continue the following weekend, at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, April 30 and May 1; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 2.

Edison Theatre is located in the Mallinckrodt Center, 6445 Forsyth Blvd. Tickets are $15, or $10 for children, students, seniors and Washington University faculty and staff. Tickets are available through the Edison Theatre Box Office, (314) 935-6543, and through all MetroTix outlets.

For more information, call (314) 935-6543 or visit http://padarts. wustl.edu/ “Metamorphoses”

Based on translations of Ovid

by David Slavitt, Metamorphoses weaves 10 classical Roman tales into a visually spectacular yet decidedly low-tech evening of theater. “‘Metamorphoses’ is predicated almost entirely on the things that theater — and theatre alone — does best,” says Henry I. Schvey, Ph.D., professor of drama, who directs the cast of 12. “It’s filled with gorgeous, unforgettable images, but it also allows the audience to use its own imagination. There’s a real fusion of movement, image and speech.”

Central to that fusion is the bold set design, which largely consists of a 15-ton pool installed on the Edison stage.

“The play explores ideas of change and transformation, all of which take place through the conduit of water,” Schvey explains. “So in a way, this apparently complex set is very simple: a pool, a doorway entrance, a platform for the gods, and a chandelier representing the heavens above.

“Each myth is staged individually, and there’s a kind of postmodern aspect, as the play moves in and out of time,” Schvey continues.

“Some stories are set in modern d re s s , o t h e r s i n t o g a s . K i n g Midas is revealed as an ordinary businessman. Zeus’ thunder bolt may be symbolized by a glowing cigarette.

“Zimmerman connects these ancient tales with the ways people still behave today.”

Individual scenes range from the familiar (Orpheus and Eurydice, Phaeton and Apollo, Eros and Psyche) to the less well-known (Vertumnus and Pomona; Alcyone and Ceyx; King Cinyras and his daughter, Myrrha).

“‘Metamorphoses’ does not provide a conventional theatrical experience, although there is certainly thematic unity,” Schvey points out. “Each myth explores some aspect of love — whether it’s Midas’s love of money, Orpheus’ attempt to bring back his love from Hades, the spiritual union of Cupid and Psyche, or the selfless generosity

of an elderly couple [Philemon and Baucis] who share their humble meal with Zeus and Hermes, who come disguised as beggars.”

“And there is a narrative arc,” Schvey adds. “The stories gradually move from love of self to love of others and finally to a sense of transcendence and cosmic change in the universe."

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Travel Travel briefs Light-filled building opens at NC Museum of Art RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina Museum of Art’s new building marries light and white in a way that designers say shows off the works to their best advantage, leaving nothing to color visitors’ view of the art.

The 127,000-square-foot expansion opens to the public April 24, but reporters got to see the approximately 750 works in their new home on Tuesday. The lightness and airiness of the museum are meant to emphasize the art, yet are as important to the building as the works themselves.

“We wanted to push it to the limit,” Dan Gottlieb, the museum’s director of planning and design, said of the lack of color.

If the design had included color on any wall, “we would have been compromising the singular notion of having this as an experience of light and art. ... This building is about making a pure experience so that whether it’s a Renaissance painting or contemporary art, you’re bringing natural light and the absence of color so that all that’s left is the art work.”

Even the museum’s curator of European art — who was accustomed to seeing Old Masters hanging on deeply colored walls and was skeptical of the all-white concept — said he accepted the whiteness.

“I tell you, when you see them here, when you see the daylight coming in from the side, these pictures sing, and they look so different,” curator David Steel said.

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Travel Travel briefs Two more glaciers gone from Glacier National Park BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Glacier National Park has lost two more of its namesake moving icefields to climate change, which is shrinking the rivers of ice until they grind to a halt, a government researcher said Wednesday.

Wa r m e r t e m p e r a t u re s h a v e reduced the number of named glaciers in the northwestern Montana park to 25, said Dan Fagre said, an ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. He warned many of the rest of the glaciers may be gone by the end of the decade.

“It’s continual,” Fagre said. “When we’re measuring glacier margins, by the time we go home the glacier is already smaller than what we’ve measured.”

The meltoff shows the climate is changing, but does not show exactly what is causing temperatures to go up, Fagre said.

The park’s glaciers have been slowly melting away since about 1850, when the centuries-long Little Ice Age ended. They once numbered as many as 150, and 37 of those glaciers eventually were named.

A glacier needs to be 25 acres to qualify for the title.

If it shrinks any smaller, it does not always stop moving right away. A smaller mass of ice on a steep slope would still continue to grind its way through the Rocky Mountains.

Glacier melting has accelerated i n re c e n t d e c a d e s a s g l o b a l temperatures have increased. Over the past century, Glacier National Park’s mean summer temperature has risen by about 3 degrees Fahrenheit.

in Conde Nast Traveler ’s 23-year history that it has put a first lady on the front.

The first lady said she created an informal “Camp Obama” last summer to expose her girls to attractions related to American history because she worried that they’d learned “more about history in Europe than they did here.”

In addition to Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s estate, which she called “incredibly beautiful,” they’ve visited Frederick Douglass’ home and Mount Ve r n o n , G e o rg e Wa s h i n g t o n ’ s estate.

She told the magazine that her daughters “love the Newseum,” an interactive

m u s e u m a b o u t n e w s h i s t o r y.

They enjoyed Luray Caverns in Virginia, too: “Yes! We saw the egg,” she said, referring to a formation in the cave that looks like fried eggs.

She reflected on the limits of her ability to experience Washington like other visitors.

“I would love, and so would the President, to be able to walk up and down the Mall, not at night but in the middle o f t h e d a y, w h e n t h e r e a r e m i l l i o n s o f p e o p l e t h e re , a n d experience it in the way that you’re used to experiencing it,” she said.

Michelle Obama on cover of Conde Nast Traveler mag NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama says the Newseum and historic attractions like Monticello are among her daughters’ favorite places to visit in Washington and the surrounding area, according to a cover story in the May issue of Conde Nast Traveler magazine called “Mrs. Obama’s Washington: Why the First Lady Loves Her New Hometown.”

The magazine cover shows the first lady wearing pearls, silvery pointy-toed high heels, and a fuschia dress with cap sleeves, cinched at the waist with a bow. The Washington Monument can be seen through the window. Beside her is a blue chair from the early 1800s decorated with a golden eagle.

Mrs. Obama has appeared on other magazine covers, including Glamour, Vogue, O, People and Time, but this is the first time

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

“Clash of the Titans”

Who wants to be a god, anyway? That’s the principle twist inserted into the remake of the sometimes fondly recalled, technologically dated 1981 film about the fury of the gods of Mount Olympus and the rise of the young, earthly demigod Perseus. This time, Perseus (Sam Worthington) bears a distaste for his godlike nature. He fights a serpentine Medusa, the sea monster Kraken and other mythical beasts for mankind, not for the deities. Liam Neeson plays the angry god Zeus, while Ralph Fiennes, in a cloud of black smog, plays Hades. Directed by Louis Leterrier (2008’s “The Incredible Hulk”), “Titans” will lure moviegoers chiefly by its digital effects (which are good but forgettable) and its promise of 3-D spectacle (which, having been converted from 2-D to 3-D in post, disappoints altogether). Worthington, the Australian star of “Avatar,” doesn’t supply the charisma the movie needs and the whole thing feels like a joyless slog.

RATED: PG-13 for fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief sensuality.

RUNNING TIME: 106 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Don McKay”

First-time writer-director Jake Goldberger delivers plenty of wicked humor with his “Blood Simple”-style film noir.

It works to a degree thanks to the eager cast led by Thomas Haden Church, Elisabeth Shue and Melissa Leo. But the laughs are disjointed as each character one-ups the next with crazier and crazier revelations. Haden Church stars as a lonely janitor reunited with his dying high school sweetie (Shue), with Leo as the woman’s stern, suspicious nurse. Nothing and no one is quite who they seem among this threesome and their odd associates. Goldberger is stingy about revealing anything for much of the way, the movie becoming an endless tease. When the movie finally spills its secrets, they come in a torrent, the story lapsing into silliness just as the suspense is supposedly peaking. The climax remains very entertaining, but it’s more of a film-noir spoof ending that feels too madcap after the long, nearly static setup Goldberger maintained early on.

RATED: R for language and some violence.

RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

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“After.life”

Christina Ricci and Liam Neeson’s horror thriller decomposes quickly, becoming an incomprehensible muddle about a woman who wakes up in a funeral home, where she’s told by an undertaker that she died in a car wreck. At its most titillating, writer-director Agnieszka Wojtowicz-Vosloo’s debut feature amounts to necrophiliac porn — Ricci lounging sexily on a mortician’s slab either fully naked or in a short red underdress, like a poster girl for the Edgar Allan Poe Society. The movie piles on hokey foreshadowing of doom, psychobabble ramblings about life and death and pointless filler material about the woman’s boyfriend (Justin Long).

Neeson never does more than act like a big scary undertaker, though he manages it creepily enough. But Ricci’s whiny, sniffly “I’m not dead” performance belongs in a “Scary Movie” spoof.

RATED: R for nudity, disturbing images, language and brief sexuality.

RUNNING TIME: 103 minutes.

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

“Date Night”

Steve Carell and Tina Fey’s night out is not so much a bad date as a sad date. These are two of the funniest people ever on television, yet this big-screen comedy is a dreary, uninspired waste of their talents — and those of the top-name cast inexplicably appearing in throwaway roles, including Mark Wahlberg, Mark Ruffalo and James Franco. The movie manages the barest glimmers of the droll humor of Carell’s “The Office” and the snappy wit of Fey’s “30 Rock.” Carell and Fey have an easy, affectionate rapport as run-down parents whose big evening out leads to mistaken identity and sets them on the run from crooks. The actors try hard to make it work, but the lowbrow sensibilities of director Shawn Levy (the “Night at the Museum” movies) leave them tottering through painful verbal exchanges, lame stunts and other dreadfully unfunny hijinks.

RATED: PG-13 for sexual and crude content throughout, language, some violence and a drug reference.

RUNNINNG TIME: 88 minutes.

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

“The Square”

James M. Cain has been resurrected as an Aussie. The Australian neo-noir thriller “The Square” blatantly but faithfully channels Cain’s hard-boiled tales of doomed affairs and dubious murder plots. An adulterous couple, seeing a chance for a getaway together with a bundle of cash, go for it.

Raymond Yale (David Roberts) is a middle-aged, gray-haired man having an affair with the beautiful, younger Carla (Claire van der Boom) — a waif of a femme fatale. As their plot spirals out of control, the film reveals a twisted sense of humor hinted at by the short film preceding the feature: the nine-minute “Spider.”

RATED: R for violence and language.

RUNNING TIME: 101 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“When You’re Strange: A Film About the Doors”

Tom DiCillo’s documentary means to answer the more loony flights of fancy taken by Oliver Stone in his 1991 Doors biopic, but, in the process, creates a formal exercise in redundancy, offering no new insights into the much mythologized rock band. The movie does boast unseen archival footage of Doors band members Jim Morrison, Robbie Krieger, Ray Manzarek and John Densmore rehearsing, performing, hanging out backstage and, in the case of singer Morrison, defining, for better and worse, the rock-star template that some musicians still follow to this day. Die-hard fans will also revel in seeing several scenes from an experimental film Morrison made with friends in 1969 out in the Southern California desert. But that home movie footage is more revelatory than anything else in DiCillo’s film, which rehashes the band’s well-chronicled, boom-to-bust history in rote fashion.

R AT E D : R f o r s o m e s e x u a l c o n t e n t i n c l u d i n g references, nudity, drug material and language.

RUNNING TIME: 85 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

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Movies “Clash of the Titans” updates ‘80s camp

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press Who wants to be a god, anyway?

That’s the principle twist inserted into the new “Clash of the Titans,” a remake of the sometimes fondly recalled, technologically dated 1981 film about the fury of the gods of Mount Olympus and the rise of the young, earthly demigod Perseus.

This time, Perseus (Sam Worthington) bears a distaste for his godlike nature: He just wants to be a regular dude and do normal guy stuff — like ride his winged horse Pegasus on the beach.

It’s perhaps a fitting updating of the film for an era marked by distrust for political leaders and Internet-empowered masses.

Now, even the gods are spurned in their own movie: Deity is so out.

On Mount Olympus, that golden round table in the clouds, Zeus (Liam Neeson, in the part played by Laurence Olivier in the original) is angry at an ungrateful mankind and lets loose his brother Hades (Ralph Fiennes) to destroy the city of Argos.

As a new citizen of Argos, Perseus (the son of Zeus) doesn’t much like this. He embarks on the familiar journey (particularly familiar for those who saw the recent, bouncier teen version “Percy Jackson & the Olympians”) in defeating a number of mythical creatures, including a serpentine Medusa and the sea monster Kraken — which, rest assured, is eventually released.

Directed by Louis Leterrier

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In this film publicity image released by Warner Bros. Pictures, Gemma Arterton portrays Io in a scene from “Clash of the Titans.

(2008’s “The Incredible Hulk”), “The Clash of the Titans” will likely lure moviegoers chiefly b y i t s d i g i t a l e ff e c t s ( w h i c h are largely quite good but forgettable) and its promise of 3-D spectacle (which disappoints altogether).

Like several blockbusters being released now in the post“Avatar” environment, “Clash of the Titans” was made in 2D but converted to 3-D in postproduction. Audiences will hardly notice any increased

depth. Though this is preferable to the distraction of most 3-D, it’s surely not worth the hike in ticket price.

Worthington, the Australian actor who stared in “Avatar,” knows a little something about 3-D. Here, he trades aqua bluecolored skin for an equally artificial bronze spray tan in the mold of “300” torsos.

Wo r t h i n g t o n w a s l a r g e l y e c l i p s e d b y t h e s u r ro u n d i n g e f f e c t s o f “ Av a t a r ” ; i t ’ s a n interesting irony that few would

be able to name the star of the biggest box-office grosser of alltime. In “Titans,” his presence is more explicit but also less substantial.

Wi t h a c r e w c u t a t o p h i s almost perfectly spherical h e a d , Wo r t h i n g t o n g r i t s h i s way through the film and does plenty of dramatic leaping while b r a n d i s h i n g a s w o rd . B u t h e doesn’t supply the charisma that the movie needs and the whole thing feels like a joyless slog.

Fiennes’s appearances provide

a jolt. Arriving always with his head curiously fixed within a cloud of swirling black smog, he knows how to make an entrance.

His part is surely the best in the movie and he’s clearly having fun.

He hisses in a horse whisper: “What could be more beautiful than death?”

But that’s not nearly enough to engender the kind of fondness people feel for the original “Clash of the Titans,” campy though it is.

They should have turned Carell and Fey loose

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge Movies can sometimes shake things up to a level surpassing an audiences’ own experiences, even while grounding the film in something as mundane as our own personal lives. It’s these outrageous sets of happenstance that make the movie either unforgettable (“The Hangover,” “Adventures in Babysitting”) or atrocious (“Hot Tub Time Machine” and its ilk). “Date Night,” based on the amazing talent of its two stars, finds an unsettling middle ground to roost upon.

Unfortunately, it also fails to take a stand because of this somewhat cowardly approach.

I expected more, as I often do, but particularly because of the involvement of Steve Carell and Tina Fey, two of my Thursday night friends.

As The Office’s Michael Scott and 30 Rock’s Liz Lemon, Carell and Fey are experts – known far and wide – at being both unlucky in love, clueless in many social situations, and oddly independent, stemming mainly from emotional immaturity. They aren’t the same

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“Date Night”

RATED: PG-13 for sexual and crude content throughout, language, some violence, and a drug reference.

RUNNING TIME: 97 minutes.

ROBERT’S RANKING: two stars out of four. character, and certainly not two characters that should ever find their way into each other’s arms (I’m talking to you, NBC), but different characters equally bad at many of the same things. As Phil Foster, Carell is a quiet, helpful Dad. He’s not afraid to help take charge of domestic issues, pack a lunchbox, or toil away as an accountant in a job no one could want. Phil’s realtor wife, Claire, shows Fey the way many expect her to be. She’s an excellent juggler of work, kids, and home who still manages to clean up quite nicely for the

couple’s mandatory date nights. They use the time alone to kick off their shoes, avoid talking about their days and duties, and find time to communicate the things that one suspects initially attracted them to each other. It’s an enviable thing they do, even if it too is mired in the same rut their day-to-day lives are. The same old boring chain restaurant, salmon, and banter are merely a way to avoid admitting the (albeit slight) underlying boredom/depression they both feel.

The decision, then, is to hire the babysitter (Leighton Meester, cast, I’d bet, only on the pretense that she’d be more than just a gorgeous babysitter. She’s not.), go into Manhattan’s swankiest new eatery, demand a table, and live like royalty for a night. The plan backfires and a stolen dinner reservation turns the Fosters into a couple on the run, being pursued by a pair of bad-cop henchman (Jimmi Simpson and Common), over the theft of sensitive data about a corrupt city official (William Fichtner) and a sleazy mob boss (Ray Liotta).

The car chases, gun battles, stripteases,

break-ins, and fisticuffs that follow are awkward and unbelievably goofy. They’re also rooted in nothing more than the hope that tomorrow won’t simply be another futile repeat of today, a prospect that I’m led to believe is absolutely frightening to 99 percent of the married couples that go to watch this movie.

I can understand this idea to an extent, but I was thankful that there were some truly great comedy moments to break up the farfetched twists that led the Fosters around every corner. Such bits include Mark Wahlberg’s security expert who never wears a shirt in any of his character’s ten minutes of screen time. Also, the burned out couple at the heart of the stolen reservation/espionage plotline are Taste (James Franco), a thief, and Whippit (Mila Kunis), his mopey lady. These are great names for the pair of self-righteous junkies. I just wish Phil and Claire, or Steve and Tina, had been allowed to break free a little more from the bizarre constructs of this movie and dazzle us with their natural abilities.

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How to Train a Dragon (PG) 1:00, 3:30, 6:05, 8:35 p.m. 10:30 a.m. (Sat ONLY) Kick-Ass (R) 1:05, 3:50, 6:45, 9:40 p.m. 10:20 a.m. (Sat ONLY) Letters to God (PG) 1:15, 6:50 p.m.

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O’Fallon 15 Cinema O’Fallon Listings for 4/23 through 4/29 The following movies are playing at the St. Clair Cinema. Call 1-800FANDANGO Code 2404 for showtimes or visit on the Web at www. wehrenberg.com.

S P E C I A L : K e n n y C h e s n e y, Summer 3D, 4/24: 2 p.m.; 4/25: 2 p.m.; 4/28 & 4/29: 7:30 SPECIAL: Oceans (G) 4/23-4/29: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:15, 9:30 p.m.

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Zoo brings back a crowd pleaser Stingray exhibit opens April 24

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge Things are hopping at the Saint Louis Zoo. Although renovations are still under way, there is still so much to do and see that a full day’s visit isn’t enough to see all there is to see anymore.

More and more animal and educational exhibits are being added to this treasured St. Louis attraction, which is one of the best in the world.

Last year, the stingray exhibit, “Stingrays at Caribbean Cove” made its debut in the zoological park. By far, it proved to be one of the most popular exhibits with thousands of visitors already experiencing this “hands on” aquatic adventure.

This season, the stingrays are back in town, and they’ve brought along some “crabby” friends this year -- horseshoe crabs! “Stingrays at Caribbean Cove” presented

by UMB Bank will be open April 24 through Sept. 26, 2010. Watch these unique animals as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, dip your hands in to allow the gentle

stingrays a n d horseshoe crabs to touch you, and at various times each day, take an opportunity to feed them.

Located under a pavilion near Lakeside Cafe, the cownose rays, southern stingrays and horseshoe crabs swim through a 17,000g a l l o n p o ol within a tropical setting. These are hardy species that interact well with people in a safe and fun manner.

“We’re pleased to bring back this popular exhibit for our v i s i t o r s , ” s a i d D r. J e ff re y P. Bonner, Dana Brown president and CEO of the Saint Louis Zoo. “Connecting people with wildlife is an important part of our mission. Not everyone in our part of the world has had the chance to get in touch with ocean life in such a close-up intimate way.”

Along for the swim t h i s year

a re horseshoe crabs, which are more closely related to spiders and scorpions than to true crabs. These bottomdwelling creatures have a hard exoskeleton to protect their soft body and a long tail to help them steer through the water.

The horseshoe crab is a living fossil. It has been on the earth for 220 million years, longer than dinosaurs, and it survives today almost identical to its ancient ancestors.

Cownose rays and southern stingrays are related to sharks and skates. They have a flat body, long pointed fins and a long whip-like tail that can be used for defense against predators.

At Stingrays at Caribbean Cove, their stingers or barbs will be painlessly trimmed back just like fingernails are clipped. Staff at the exhibit will monitor the stingrays throughout the season to ensure no stingers exist.

The 20-inch deep pool includes a waterfall and a state-of-the-art life support system. The pool also

has solitary space and places for the animals to rest if they choose.

Zoo interpreters and educators will be on hand to help visitors and to share information about the animals, sustainable seafood and ocean conservation.

Tropical Traders Gift Shop will offer a variety of ocean-related souvenirs including plush stingrays and other sea life items, t-shirts, tropical attire, nautical gifts and more.

Ray’s Grill will serve up Jamaican jerk chicken, Teriyaki pork kabobs, island burgers and more. Margaritas, piña coladas, daiquiris and beer (with or without alcohol) will also be available.

The Zoo’s Education Department is planning several programs for children and adults throughout the summer. Some programs include “A Day With the Rays,” “Family and Scout Overnights,” “Wake Up With the Rays” and more. To register for programs, visit www.stlzoo.org/

education or call (314) 646-4544.

Admission to Stingrays at Caribbean Cove is $3 for the general public and $1.50 for Zoo Friends members. Children under 2 are free. Admission is free the first hour the zoo is open. Stingray feedings are $1 per cup. Groups of 15 or more may call 314-7810900, ext. 4709 in advance for group discounts.

Stingrays at Caribbean Cove will be open April 24 through Sept. 26, 2010, during zoo hours.

The zoo’s spring hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 27, 2010.

Beginning May 28 through Sept.

6, the zoo is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday for North Star Summer Zoo Weekends.

The zoo will be open until 7 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 31, and Labor Day, Sept. 6. The zoo will not be open late on Friday, June 18, because of “A Zoo Ado” fundraiser.

Starting Sept. 7, the Zoo’s hours return to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t www.stlzoo.org or call 314-7810900.

Above, two cownose rays. At left, a horseshoe crab.

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Family Focus Shedding clothes to shed pounds

By RYAN McLENDON Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Some people work out to look good naked. Others skip a step.

Inside a heavily curtained fourthfloor dance studio is a male-only class specializing in “Hot Nude Yoga,” a form of sensualized tantric yoga practiced nude.

A few classes are coed, but maleonly gatherings tend to be more popular and have become a miniphenomenon in the gay community, with studios in Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City. A studioless group in Chicago practices in the apartment of a nude yoga enthusiast.

Fans say the nudity aids in deepening their yoga practice while building a close, and emphatically nonsexual, community. “A lot of people, especially living in New York, don’t get the opportunity to connect with people in an intimate way,” said Aaron Star, who started the naked yoga movement.

And while participants do occasionally report a frisson of excitement, Star and the practice’s aficionados make one thing clear: This is about physical fitness.

“This is about yoga and appreciating your body,” said John Cottrell, 40, who teaches naked yoga classes in Salt Lake City twice a month. He calls them a safe, nonthreatening space “to help men especially look at themselves in a different way.

“It’s just fun. It’s a great workout,” he says.

Star began the practice to appeal to a primarily gay male audience and achieved fame in the yoga world with his DVD series “Hot Nude Yoga,” which allows aspiring yogis to practice in the privacy of their homes.

Hot, yes — in temperature, for starters.

Awkward? That, too.

At the small class I attended, an undeniable sexual charge hung in the room, making the exercise at times painfully weird and embarrassing. Many nude yoga classes revolve around partnering positions, a series of postures that put two men within striking distance of the other’s privates.

Not all serious yogis think the practice makes sense.

“I don’t see the point,” said Mary Dillion, who teaches clothed yoga in Manhattan. “I have a yoga practice that I like and I can be naked in my home. I don’t need to do naked yoga.”

And Joshua Stein, editor-at-large for OUT Magazine, who attended a class in 2008, says the quality of the yoga was diminished by the heightened sensuality.

“It’s almost as if the yoga is something between an afterthought and an excuse,” said Stein, who is heterosexual. “It gives you this

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gray area where you can be intimate physically, but not so aggressively intimate as in a bath house or in a bar.”

He describes being asked to do a child’s pose — a kneeling pose with arms stretched forward on the ground — while a partner draped himself on his back. “It’s not something you really need a partner

to do,” he said.

Star acknowledges that partner work is a popular feature of Hot Nude Yoga that “generates a certain amount of heat” and keeps his client list high. Still, practitioners say they constantly combat the notion that their classes are orgies veiled as exercise.

A t N u d e Yo g a N Y C i n

Manhattan, nude yoga is not such a boys club. Instructor Isis Phoenix, 29, said her coed nude yoga studio attracts “a well-rounded population of ages, genders and sexual orientations.” The men usually outnumber women two-toone, however.

Phoenix sees nudity as an extra pull for men, who often need an incentive to practice yoga. Still, she nixed the idea that nudity created a sexual element, but one of comfort.

“Men more often fall into a general greater ease with their bodies than women do,” she said.

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Dining Delights

Lebanese Cuisine When you’re looking for something different

By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge In “Classic Lebanese Cuisine,” leading chef Kamal Al-Faqih presents 170 dazzling recipes that reflect the full breadth of authentic Lebanese cuisine. Many recipes include several variations, giving you the option of preparing a vegetarian dish or adding chicken, lamb or beef.

The cuisine of Lebanon epitomizes the best of the Mediterranean diet, which is esteemed for its health benefits. Abounding in a wealth of heart-healthy ingredients, including fresh vegetables, grains, herbs, and spices; poultry; lamb; yogurt; and olive oil, it yields meals replete with robust, earthy flavors.

Following are a sampling of some of the recipes from “Classic Lebanese Cuisine” by Chef Kamal Al-Faqih.

Spinach Triangles Fatayer bi Sabanekh (fa-tie-yer bee sa-ban-nickh) The key to great spinach triangles is thin pastry on the outside with lots of tangy spinach on the inside.

They are offered at room temperature so you can avoid last-minute heating. You can add toasted pine nuts, golden raisins, or feta cheese to the filling to complement the tangy flavor. You can also use this filling when preparing the savory Greek pastry called Spanakopita. about 3 dozen Special equipment: A 3-inch round cookie cutter and a pastry brush.

Prepare ahead: The baked triangles can be frozen for several weeks. Freeze uncovered on a plastic-lined baking sheet, then transfer to an air- tight container. Reheat thawed triangles at 350°F for 5 to 7 minutes.

For the dough 1 recipe Basic Dough (see page 20) For the SPiNach FilliNg 2 pounds frozen chopped spinach (thawed, drained, and squeezed dry) 2 cups diced yellow onion (1⁄4 inch) 1 tablespoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/3 cup and 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon lemon zest 3⁄4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice To prepare the dough Prepare the dough as described on page 20, and set it aside to rise.

To prepare the filling Squeeze the thawed spinach over a colander with small perforations (to catch stray pieces).

It is very important to make sure that all the moisture has been hand-squeezed out of the spinach, otherwise the filling will be wet and the pastries may open while baking.

In a bowl, combine the spinach and onion.

Just before you are ready to fill the pastries, add the salt, pepper, 1⁄3 cup olive oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice, and mix well. (Mixing

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the salt with the onions at the last minute prevents the onions from producing additional moisture in the filling.)

To prepare the triangles Once the dough has risen, roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1⁄8inch thickness.

Gently hold the rolled-out dough by the edges and lift it about 2 inches off the counter (this will allow any contraction in the dough to occur before seams so the pastry will not open while baking.

Reshape the pastry into a triangle and place it on the greased foil-lined baking sheet.

The triangle should resemble a three-sided pyramid with raised seams. Fill and close the rest of rounds of dough, placing the triangles side-by-side on the baking tray 1⁄4 inch apart.

Repeat with the second half of the dough. Dip a pastry brush into the 3 tablespoons olive oil and generously dab the tops and sides of each trian- gle. Place the tray on the middle rack in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

To serve Serve slightly warm or at room temperature. cutting). Cut the dough into 3-inch rounds using a cookie cutter; make one cut directly next to the other to maximize the number of rounds. Cover the rounds with plastic wrap to avoid drying.

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Foil-line a baking sheet, lightly brush it with olive oil, and set it within reach.

Pick up one round of dough at a time and flip it so that you are placing the filling on the underside (or whichever side seems stickier).

Cradling the round of dough in one hand, place 2 tablespoons of filling in the middle of the round (this may seem like too much filling, but you need that amount so the tri- angles will be plump once they are baked). Use the tines of a fork to position and press the filling down into place, keeping the edges free of any stray pieces of filling. Form a triangle by raising three sides of the dough up and over the filling until they meet in the center. Press them closed.

Pinch each seam from the corner to the center, securing the filling inside the triangle.

Remember to keep the seams free of filling.

Repinch the Thawing Spinach To quickly thaw bagged frozen spinach in the micro- wave, pierce the plastic bag, then placing the bag of spinach in the microwave for a few minutes until completely thawed.

Drain and squeeze as directed.

Basic Dough (Ajeen) 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon lukewarm water 11⁄2 teaspoons dry active yeast 1⁄4 teaspoon sugar 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3⁄4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

measuring flour: See page xiv.

To prepare the dough In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the water. Mix well. Cover the bowl with a dish and set it aside for several minutes, allowing the yeast to proof (until it foams).

Combine the flour and salt in a separate bowl.

Make a well in the center of the flour. Pour the yeast mixture into the well, followed by the olive oil. Using about 11⁄2 pounds one hand, quickly mix and knead the ingredients to form the dough. (If the dough seems sticky, dip your hand in some flour to remove the dough that is sticking to you.)

Use both hands to lift the dough out of the bowl and tuck and shape it into a ball.

Sprinkle flour around the sides and bottom of the bowl and place the ball in the center of the bowl. Sprinkle the top of the ball with some flour. Cover the bowl with a dish and set it aside in a warm place to rise. After 1 hour and 15 minutes, the dough is ready to roll.

As an alternative to making the dough from scratch, freshly prepared dough may be purchased; it varies in quality depending on the brand, so when you find one you like, stick with it.

Garden Wraps Arous Jneini (a-roos jnay-nee) The literal translation of arous is “bride” and jneini is “garden.” Long ago in various villages, they did not like the bride to appear too thin, so they would wrap her in layers to make her appear full and robust. That is exactly what these delicious pita wrap sandwiches are; they are full of robust. Fresh pita bread is wrapped around layers of yogurt cheese, crisp vegetables, lives, and fresh mint.

Be sure to use very fresh pita breads, so they

are soft and pliable.

Specialty ngredients: yogurt cheese (labni); you can prepare it fresh (page 47) or find it at specialty markets or online.

For the wraps 2 large fresh pita breads (10 to 12 inches diameter) 1.2 cup yogurt cheese (labni) 24 Moroccan olives (pitted) or Kalamata olives (pitted) 12 slices cucumber (1/4-inch rounds) 1/2 cup diced tomato (1/2 inch) 20 fresh mint leaves 1 tablespooon extra-virgin olive oil To prepare wraps Place the pita breads on a flat surface.

Spread half of the lani cheese down the center (from top to bottom) of each round. Dividing the remaining ingredients between the two wraps, layer the olives over the labni cheese, followed by the cucumber, tomato, and mint leaves. Drizzle the oil over the vegetables.

Fold the base up and over the filling about two inches to secure the filling from falling out of the bottom, then roll the pita form left to right, forming a cyinder with the filling inside. Wrap a paper napkin around the bottom and enjoy!

“Classic Lebanese Cuisine” By Chef Kamal Al-Faqih is available at Amazon.com and most other book outlets.

You can read more about the cookbook and Chef Al-Faqih by visiting www. cookingwithkamal.com. There are additional cooking techniques and demonstration videos to aide readers in the preparation of these delicious dishes, along with more recipes at the Web site. You can also purchase a number of the specialty ingredients by visiting www. shopkamal.com.

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Dining Delights Comfort foods with an eye on eating healthy NEW YORK (AP) –A great mac and cheese can be easy. And healthy.

The secret? Whole-wheat pasta shells and a can of squash or pumpkin puree. The latter ingredient may sound odd, but it really is an easy way to add vitamin-packed produce to a dish otherwise devoid

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of vegetables.

The creme fraiche (you could substitute sour cream, even low-fat sour cream) and Parmesan cheese lend wonderfully creamy and savory flavors that make the pumpkin seem like a natural for the sauce.

A bit of crisped prosciutto also

adds tons of flavor. It’s a smart choice over bacon for a healthier dish.

And if you fear whole-grain pastas, get over it. The varieties on the market today are vastly better than even just five years ago. And the sauce in this recipe is robust

enough to mask any wheatiness.

This dish still can’t claim to be health food, but it is jammed with whole grains, fiber and produce.

HEALTHIER STOVETOP MAC AND CHEESE Start to finish: 20 minutes Servings: 4

12 ounces medium whole-wheat pasta shells 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 slices (about 2 ounces) prosciutto, finely chopped 15-ounce can pumpkin or squash puree (not pumpkin pie filling) See "COMFORT" on Page 29

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Comfort Continued from Page 28 4 ounces creme fraiche 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon cumin 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Salt and ground black pepper, to taste Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions.

Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium, heat the olive oil.

Add the prosciutto and cook until just crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin, creme fraiche, hot sauce, cumin and Parmesan. Cook, stirring often, until hot.

Add the pasta to the sauce and toss well to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 536 calories; 177 calories from fat; 20 g fat (9 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 41 mg cholesterol; 74 g carbohydrate; 22 g protein; 10 g fiber; 698 mg sodium.

••• A stew for spring isn’t as counterintuitive as it sounds.

The intermittently cool and rainy then sunny and warm weather is perfect for a simple stew.

See "COMFORT" on Page 30

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Dining Delights Comfort Continued from Page 29 CHICKEN MARSALA STEW WITH SPRING VEGETABLES Start to finish: 45 minutes (30 minutes active) Servings: 4 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless

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chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 / 2 t e a s p o o n g ro u n d b l a c k pepper 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 8 ounces baby carrots 1 cup frozen baby peas 1 large sweet onion, chopped 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup Marsala wine 1 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high. Add half of the chicken pieces and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper.

C o o k , s t i r r i n g o c c a s i o n a l l y, u n t i l t h e c h i c k e n i s b ro w n e d on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Transfer to a plate and repeat with another 1/2 tablespoon o f t h e o i l a n d t h e re m a i n i n g c h i c k e n , s a l t a n d p e p p e r. S e t

aside.

Add another 1/2 tablespoon of th e o il to th e p ot. Add th e mushrooms and saute until they begin to soften and give off liquid, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the carrots and peas, then saute for another 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of the oil to the pot.

Add the onions and saute until they soften and start to brown, about 5 minutes.

Add the flour and garlic and cook, stirring for 1 minute.

Pour in the Marsala and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes longer.

Add the chicken broth and reserved vegetables, then bring to a simmer.

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook, stirring o c c a s i o n a l l y, f o r 1 5 m i n u t e s .

Add the reserved chicken and vinegar and simmer u n t i l h e a t e d t h ro u g h , a b o u t 3 minutes.

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Small upright used piano, per- WANTED Himalayan kitten, fect for beginner. $150-nego. registed. 618-980-4950.

618-606-4356.

WANTED: ROW BOAT 618-402-8821

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Pets

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4’ White Pine Trees: delivered, planted, mulched. $64.50 per FREE: BEAGLE, brown-&tree. Buy 10, get 1 free. Other white male/neutered, about 10sizes/shade trees.

Call years-old, w/shots. Gentle/good (217)886-2316; leave message. w/kids! 618/698-2055

Positions For Hire

Our mission is to provide opportunities for persons with barriers to employment to work and live more independently in the community.

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• Administration: Accounting Manager Location: Main office/Aftergut Center Downtown STL Requirements: BS Degree in Accounting, CPA Perferred Health, Life and Dental Benefits provided by the agency at 100% Posted: March 1, 2010

• Loss Prevention Specialist Location: Main Office Downtown STL , this position will be required to travel between 40 retail stores as needed Qualifications: High School Degree with 5-yrs exp., BS /BA is preferred w/ 5-yrs exp in a related positions or field. Responsibilities: Monitor stores for possible loss prevention issues Perform investigations, write related reports, and interact with local police departments as needed. Provide support and feedback to VP / Loss Preventions and Retail Executives as needed.

Updated: March 1, 2010

Contracts Division: We are accepting applications for Janitorial Positions • Shift Working Supervisor Requires: 3-years janitorial exp. Location: Stl area Regular schedule from 9:00am until 6:00pm (1-hour lunch), No Benefits Available may be required to work other hours and varied days as needed. Must have own transportation Posted: March 3, 2010

Retail Divsion: Multiple positions

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AUTO SALE

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$25 gift certificates from 17 STREET BAR & GRILL will be given to 50 random auto loan consumers during the GCS Spring Sale - just to say “thank you!”

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Lawn & Home Care

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Houses For Rent

705

4 Bedroom 2.5 bath in Edw. 2500sf, 2 car gar, all kitchen appliances, frplc & bsmt. $1900/mo. + dep. 314-640-3264

Apts, Duplexes, & Homes Visit our website www.glsrent.com 656-2230

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

710

$425 per month 1 bdrm apt, Maryville 62062 w/s/t incld, public trans to SIUE Call 314-565-8502 Edwardsville - Silver Oaks II NEW LUXURY 2 Bedroom W/Garage, Sec Sys, New Fitness Center, $890/mo. New Building opened March 2010 (618)830-2613 www.vgpart.com

WANTED: Lawns to mow. In 1 / 3 Bdr apt/house, Edw. $485Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Area. $800/ Paid w/s/t. Non-smoking, no pets. Available June 1st.

Please Call 659-1046 618-781-9231 lve msge.

Houses For Rent

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3 Bedroom house, 1.5 baths, detached 2 car garage. No pets.

Close to dwntwn Edwardsville, $800. Avlb May 1st. 656-0230.

3 BR, 2BA central Edwardsville: 635 E. Vandalia. LR, DR, office, bsmt, frig, stove, AC $1150/mo.

618-760-9166

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

710

1 BR apt., downtn Edw. across from courthouse; off-st. parking. incl. w/s/t; $500/mo+ dep.; references required. 217-556-2633.

2 BD apts. $600/mth. Spacious great location. S. Main, Edw., water, sewer, trash pd., coin W/D, 1 yr lease. No pets. Lv msge @656-0923.

2 bdr Edw. 1st flr rear apt, good condition. Prvt yard/drive, lawn service furnished.

Storage shed. $525/mo 618-920-3641.

2 BDR with private garage, C/A, fridge and stove furnished.

Quiet Edwardsville neighborhood. 1 year lease. 656-6119.

2 Bedroom APARTMENT, Edwardsville, minutes from SIUE: 1.5 bath, W/D hookup. $625/month. 618-407-5333 2 BR LOFT, newly remodeled: DW, micro, stove, frig, garbge disp, w/d hkup. New kit/ba/wi/dr $695 incl wt/sw/tr 618/593-0173 2 BR Quail Hollow - Glen Carbon Apt., w/d hk-ups $645.

(618) 346-7878 www.osbornproperties.com

1 BDR lofts, CREDIT CHECK. 2 BR/1 BA apt, w/d hkup — in No pets, no smoking $570-$585 Edw., $600+dep. NO PETS. mth. $570-$585 dep 656-8953. App. fee required. Agent owned.

1 Bedroom Apartment in 618-520-2813.

Maryville: $335/month + 2 BRs, Glen Cbn., Cottonwood deposit. 288-7677.

Sub., w/d hk-ups, APTS starting 1 excellent 3BR, 1200 sq.ft. TH: at $625, TH $675, LOFT $685, Collinsville, near 157/70; 12 (618)346-7878 min. to SIUE, FP, DW, W/D, ceil- www.osbornproperties.com ing fans, cable, sound walls, off- 2-3 Bed, 1.5 Bath townhouse: st. prkng. Sm pets OK, yr. lse. gar, yd, part. fin. bsmt, grt area. $780/mo. Ask discount pricing! $1,000/mo., sec. dep. No pets.

Move in special. Sect. 8 ok After 5:30pm call 692-0389 618/345-9610 AM/PM phone.

2BR TOWNHOMES, Edw. 1.5 BA, w/d hook up, all kit appliances.

No pets. $700 w/gar;$750 w/out gar,. 618/659-2188; 978-2867

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710

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

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3 bedroom, 1 BA, 1 car garage, Available Now- 2 Bdrm townduplex. Glen Carbon, near Wal- homes and duplexes in Eville.

Mart. No pets. $850/mo., $850 618-692-9310 deposit. 618-278-4745.

Seniors looking for independent Collinsville: 1 & 2 BR, $450 & living without hassles of owning $550 + dep.; w/s/t, heat, storage a home. Liberty Square is that unit, laundry facility incl.; off- place. Handicappedd accessistreet parking. No pets. Applible. No pets, cation fee. 618/345-6697. non-smoking.

Call 667-0430 Edwardsville - Silver Oaks II SHARE HOUSE with three LUXURY 2 Bedroom W/ Garage, Sec Sys, New Fitness persons. Smoking Environment. $305.00 plus deposit. UtilCenter, $830/mo. ities paid. 656-0498.

Immediate Availability (618)830-2613 www.vgpart.com Commercial Space IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY 2 Bedroom Apartment Water/Sewer/Trash Paid 656-7337 or 791-9062 New Luxury Apartments Quiet residential neighborhood. 2 BR; all appliances incl. wshr/dryer; w/s/t.

Garages available. $750/mo.

2 BR units avlb— Collinsville Call 618-343-4405 or go to: www.maryvilleilapartments.com

For Rent

720

Office Space For Rent

Premiere office space to share with professional service: Club Centre, Rt. 157, Edwardsville.

Perfect low-cost facility for starting a business! Furnished, with Internet. 314/283-7651

725

Collinsville/Maryville-Hwy. 159 Up to 3200 sq. ft., starting at $595/mo. (618) 346-7878 www.osbornproperties.com

1583 GRAND AVE., EDWARDSVILLE SATURDAY, 4/24, 8A.M.-2P..M SUNDAY, 4/25, NOON-3P.M. (RAIN OR SHINE) PERENNIAL PLANT YARD SALE Annabelle and Nikko Blue Hydrangeas, Wild Geraniums, Catnip, Goosenecks, Bee Balm, Gloriosa Daisies, Daylilies, Ribbon Grasses. Lily of the Valley, Lirope, Oriental Limelight Artemisia, Lilac and Forsythia Bushes, Yellow Siberian, Hybrid and Dwarf Irises. Variegated and Solid Tall Cane Reed. Bamboo.

Hardy Hibiscus, Peonies. Rose Mint. Surprise Lilies. Autumn and Jackamania Clematises, Lamb’s Ear, Ground Sedum.

LARGE ASSORTMENT of Hostas including Varigated.

PLUMING GRASSES: — Maiden, — Tall Northern Pampas, — Japanese Variegated.

— Porcupine MISC. OTHER PLANTS ALL PLANTS GROWN IN EDWARDSVILLE CLIMATE. (NO GREENHOUSE PLANTS)

Yard Sales

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16 BISCAYNE (off Franklin/Circle Drive) FRIDAY/SATURDAY April 23-24 7:00AM-??

Lots Vintage Avon Collectibles Miniature Artplas Enesco Precious Moments/Boxes Household Items, Curtains Hardware, Tools Lots More...

719 EAST LAKE DRIVE EDWARDSVILLE Saturday 4/24/10 8AM-12NOON 8Ft. Aluminum Step Ladder TV-Box-Antenna Auto/Marine/Battery Heat/Massage/Seat Cushion Lamps-Dishes Much-More RAIN/SHINE NO EARLY BIRDS CHURCH YARD SALE 4/23, 5-7P.M. 4/24, 8A.M.-2P.M. 6610 CENTER GROVE ROAD, EDWARDSVILLE Excellent Office Furniture, Many Small Restaurant Table/Chairs Sets, Soundboard, TV’s, Light Fixtures, Desks...................

GLENWOOD ESTATES NEIGHBORHOOD SPRING GARAGE SALE Sat. April 24th 8am-Noon (Rt. 157, Just South of 270)

April 22, 2010

Yard Sales

FSBO: 3BR, 2BA Villa, Edw: fp, gar, ptly fin bsmt, generatr hkup, dek, fncd yd, strge; new aplncs, AC, wtr htr, frnce. Open House 4/25 Sunday 1-3pm 1114 Cobblestone Dr. 618/520-4234

Lakefront Property: 5BR 2BA 2,000sf on Dunlap Lake Complete remodel & landscape $187,450. Go online to view: 3BD 1BA, 3 car gar. 17x25 514WLakeDrive.com 558-7325 sunrm/family rm w/frplc, full prtl fnshd bsmt, long bckyrd. Close Lots to SIU/255 FSBO $157,000 For Sale 820 Serious buyers only!! 659-3932

FSBO Open Hs Turtle Creek 5 Strattford Ct. Troy, IL This Sat 12-5 Sun 1-3

Live with Nature at Spring Hill Woods, walking trail & wildlife.

E’ville util & schools 23 sites on 25 ac. some walkouts. Attractive commercial property or unique homesite. Walk to fine dining. $68,400+ 1/2 mi to Gov Pky 4mi to SIUE 972-0948.

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Beautiful building in Ginger Creek: 2,200 square feet plus basement. $2,500/month OBO. Cross-Town or Cross-Country: EdwardsvilleHomes.com.

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Homes For Sale

Home For Sale

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Homes For Sale

Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Yard Sales

725

PREFERRED PARTNERS One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. 618-655-1188

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1099

NORTHWOODS SUBDIVISION YARD SALE

20+ Homes Friday April 23rd 8:30AM-12NOON Saturday April 24th 7:30AM-11:00AM One mile North of Rte 162 on Riggin Road in Troy SPRING VALLEY ESTATES TROY, IL 62294 7th ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE

April 23—April 24 7:00AM-????

“Route 40 to Spring Valley Road” Follow Signs VICKSBURG COMMONS NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE (OFF GOSHEN RD., BY YMCA) FRIDAY, 4/23—4P.M.-8P.M. SATURDAY, 4/24—8A.M.-NOON Books, Collectables, Furniture, Toys, Tools, Clothing, Baby Items, Antiques, & More!

YARD SALE 4/24, 8A.M. 2639 CAROLYN BLVD., GRANITE CITY (OFF OLD ALTON ROAD) Furniture, Men’s/Women’s Clothing, Household, Lawnmowers, Electronics, Collectibles, Miscellaneous, Lots More!

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, APRIL 18 2-4 PM 7025 W. MAIN ST., MARYVILLE Directions: Highway 159 to West Main or North Keebler to West Main.

FOR 24 HR RECORDED PRICE & INFO CALL MARY JANE COLLINS 618-210-8061

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, APRIL 18 1-3 PM 111 THIRD, COLLINSVILLE Directions: Hwy 159 to West County Lane to Emery to right on Third St. From Beltline Road to Golfview to right on West Country Lane to Emery to Third St. $93,900 CALL SUSAN LANDING 618-779-7777

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, APRIL 18 1-3 PM 11 RAMSGATE, COLLINSVILLE Directions: Beltline Road to Golfview to Hampton Court to Ramsgate or from Hwy 159 to W. Country Lane to Ramsgate. $269,900 CALL SUSAN LANDING 618-779-7777

DEBBIE BURDGE

OPEN HOUSE

618-531-2787 OPEN HOUSE, SAT., MARCH 17 12-2 PM 7514 S. RIDGE COURT, MARYVILLE 3 BEDROOM ONE-OWNER HOME w/open floor plan.

TONS of updates! New flooring throughout. Andersen windows & doors. Oversized 2 car garage.

FOR 24 HR RECORDED FREE INFO & PRICE CALL 800-741-8652 EXT 1022

757 BOULEVARD DE CANNES, EDWARDSVILLE WITH A GORGEOUS in-ground pool & covered sunroom, this lakeview home offers an open floor plan w/hardwood & ceramic floors. Finished LL includes a 3/4 bath & large family room. Rural Development Qualified. $214,900

Call DEBBIE BURDGE 531-2787

5 GINGER BEND, GLEN CARBON SPACIOUS brick ranch with 4 bedrooms, 3 BA, & MF laundry. SCREENED RM overlooks deep yard, UPDATED kitchen boasts center island/breakfast bar. FR with fireplace. Andersen windows & attic fan. Huge basement, partially finished playroom with bar. $268,000 CALL SUSAN LANDING 618-779-7777

7712 EL PINE ESTATES, EDWARDSVILLE SPACIOUS BRICK HOME! Huge LR w/stone fireplace is open to dining area. WO bsmt offers new carpet, large rec room w/wet bar and brick fireplace. Many updates. Enclosed porch & wrap around deck. Rural Development Qualified. $194,500

Call DEBBIE BURDGE 531-2787

debbieb@remax.net Ask Me How To Purchase Your Home With A 100% Rural Development Loan.

300 S. CHARLES, EDWARDSVILLLE CHARMING BRICK HOME IN DESIRABLE STEINMEYER! Large family room with gas fireplace. 3 bedroom/2 bath on a corner lot. Many updates. Attic area could be finished for more living space. $175,000 CALL DEBBIE BURDGE 531-2787

Search the MLS online for your next home or call Nancy Milton (618) 791-8007

15 ERNST, GLEN CARBON STUNNING BRAZILIAN CHERRY FLOORS in this wonderfully updated home! A true butler’s pantry adjoins the kitchen. Recreation rm & office/exercise rm in LL. Enjoy the beautifully landscaped fenced yard from the spacious deck. $244,900

2445 KINDER PLACE, GLEN CARBON 5 BDRM/3 BTH with a walkout LL. Highly energy efficient w/Concept 2000 vaulted wood ceilings, fireplace, & 2 furnaces. 31’x24’ shop/workout room/ofifce that is not included in the square footage. $279,900

Call KELLY SIPES 618-979-3901

Call LINDA RAYHO 779-2980

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