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"Inspired by Nature"

Vol. 9 No. 36

The American Girl experience

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Spring clean your diet page 24

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What’s Happening

Neighborhood delivery Coop delivers produce to Holiday Shores.

11 "Inspired by Nature" Zoo hosts new art exhibit.

15 "Five-Year Engagement" Film feels like it lasts that long.

18 American Girl

Experience the store at Chesterfield Mall.

19 Stroke awareness Don't postpone lifestyle changes.

20 "Memphis"

Musical is sexy, sassy and soulful.

24 Spring clean your diet Learn to eat smarter.

Friday May 11___________ • A r t F a i r a t L a u m e i e r, Lauemeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

• Edge of Darkness: Photography by Steve Giovinco and Tim Simmons, Sheldon Gallery of Photography, St. Louis, noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 12.

• Nanjing Memories in Sino-U.S. Relations Photography Exhibition, M i s s o u r i B o ta n i c a l G a rd e n , Ridgway Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 13.

• Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28., Runs through May 28.

• Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

• Lewis and Clark Student Exhibition 2012, Jacoby Ar ts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 12.

• Memphis, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Mar y Poppins, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

• 2012 Ar tists-In-Residence E x h i b i t i o n , C ra f t A l l i a n c e Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

• Warhol's Polaroids: A Method E x h i b i t , S t . Lo u i s U n i ve r s i t y Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

• Music of Led Zeppelin, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

• Tennis, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

• Handguns, Ivy League, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

• Royal Bangs, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• The Polyphonic Spree w/ Sweet Lee Morrow, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Scott and Karl, 3:00 p.m. / Fantasy, 8:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton • Mayham Mayhem 2: The Moombahton Massive Tour, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 9:00 p.m.

Saturday May 12___________ • A r t F a i r a t L a u m e i e r, Lauemeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Edge of Darkness: Photography by Steve Giovinco and Tim Simmons, Sheldon Gallery of Photography, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Nanjing Memories in Sino-U.S. Relations Photography Exhibition, M i s s o u r i B o ta n i c a l G a rd e n , Ridgway Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 13.

• Star Trek the Exhibition, St.

Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Runs through May 28., Runs through May 28.

• Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

• In the Still Epiphany, Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through October 27.

• Lewis and Clark Student Exhibition 2012, Jacoby Ar ts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Memphis, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

• Mar y Poppins, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

• 2012 Ar tists-In-Residence E x h i b i t i o n , C ra f t A l l i a n c e Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

• Warhol's Polaroids: A Method E x h i b i t , S t . Lo u i s U n i ve r s i t y Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

• The NJT: Jacob and Jack, JCC Marvin and Harlene Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

• Warner Drive w/ Forgiven Projects, Breaking Daylight, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Maps And Atlases w/ So Many Dynamos, Sister Crayon, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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People Produce delivered to your doorstep (almost)

By LAURA SCATURRO Of The Edge On April 11, the Holishor Board of Directors unanimously approved Andrea Pohlmann’s request to use the Holiday Shores clubhouse to receive deliveries from Community Helpings Coop for an initial sixmonth trial period.

A minimum total of 24 orders will be necessary to sustain the biweekly service to the community.

Pohlmann, a resident since spring, 2011, also volunteered her time to coordinate the bi-weekly distribution for the community.

“This will give me enough time to determine if the location works well for deliveries and pickups and if our neighborhood will consistently have enough orders to stay active,” Pohlmann said.

“Six months will also be a measurable time frame for the board to determine if the service is beneficial and well received by the community.”

Pohlmann is enthusiastic about the new service that allows residents to order fresh vegetables, fruit and other products via the Internet from the Coop and be conveniently delivered within the community.

“I started purchasing the assorted produce basket from the Coop about six months ago,” she said. “I am always looking for affordable ways to eat healthy. A friend told me about the Coop and after my first purchase, I was so impressed by the value that I have been a repeat customer since.”

Pohlmann was previously driving to Maryville to pick up her orders.

The pick-up time frame for the Tuesday deliveries in Holiday Shores is set for 5:30 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. – a short 15 minute time period. Items that are not pickedup during the 15 minute time frame are considered abandoned and are donated to a local, non-profit organization.

Although the inaugural delivery

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Andrea Pohlmann, left, has volunteered to coordinate the bi-weekly delivery of fresh produce to Holiday Shores through the Community Helpings Coop service. The distribution point will be in Holiday Shores for the next six months on a trial basis. of 37 orders on April 24 arrived more than 20 minutes late, supporters of the service didn’t seem to mind waiting for the truck to arrive with the fresh produce.

Pam Barnes and her husband, Dewey, were among the many residents waiting for their first order from the Coop which included the leafy vegetable kale. The couple have lost a total of more than 100 pounds since August, 2011, and we’re trying the service out for the

first time.

“I ordered some special things because we’re on a special diet,” Barnes said. “We eat a lot fresh vegetables. We ordered peppers, onions, collard greens and kale.

Have you ever had kale chips? I make kale chips that melt in your mouth – they’re really wonderful.”

Pohlmann said that the Coop buys in bulk from a local St. Louis supplier. The produce comes from all over the United States and

some outside the country. The Coop supports local suppliers and businesses whenever possible. Due to the Midwestern growing seasons and desire to supply a variety of healthy produce year round, the Coop adjusts their suppliers throughout the year.

There are more than 50 other locations available in the IllinoisMissouri area.

The website, www. communityhelpingscoop.com is set

up for Internet based ordering and also features a “shop local” category that lists local businesses and products currently available.

The location for the pick-up will be in the main room of the Holiday Shores Clubhouse, One Holiday Point Parkway, Edwardsville, IL, 62025.

For more information about the Holidays Shores pick-up location email holidayshores@ communityhelpingscoop.com

Shaw Nature Reserve plans outdoor events The 2,400-acre Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit is the perfect setting for you and your family to enjoy the natural world.

A host of events and programs are available throughout spring and summer: May 15: Spring Wildflower Walk. Join these informal, educational walks through the colorful spring season. The Nature Reserve’s excellent trail system, winding through upland and bottomland forest, is an ideal place to enjoy ephemeral spring wildflowers and other natural wonders. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Visitor Center. $8. Registration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome; pay on arrival. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www. mobot.org/classes.

M a y 1 6 : We d n e s d a y Wa l k e r s . E a c h Wednesday, sign in at the Visitor Center, grab a map and gather to meet the other Wednesday Walkers. Each walk will average one-and-a-half to two hours, allowing time to stop, look, listen and converse. At the end of nine weeks, you will have hiked most of the Shaw Nature Reserve’s trails.

10 to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Visitor Center. $6. Registration encouraged, but walkins welcome; pay on arrival at the Visitor Center. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.

May 17: Native Plant School: Gardening for Wildlife and People. Native Plant School is a year-round series of indoor/outdoor

classes in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden at the Shaw Nature Reserve that covers various aspects of native landscaping. Please bring your questions, comments, drawings and plant specimens. Participation from the audience is encouraged. Native Plant School at the Shaw Nature Reserve is underwritten

by Grow Native! and Wild Ones Natural Landscapers. 1 to 4 p.m. Carriage House. $15. Advance registration required; www. mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.

May 19: Native Plant School: Gardening for Wildlife and People. Native Plant School is a year-round series of indoor/outdoor classes in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden at the Shaw Nature Reserve that covers various aspects of native landscaping. Please bring your questions, comments, drawings and plant specimens. Participation from the audience is encouraged. Native Plant School at the Shaw Nature Reserve is underwritten

by Grow Native! and Wild Ones Natural Landscapers. 1 to 4 p.m. Carriage House. $15. Advance registration required; www. mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.

May 19: Discover Nature: Bangs and Bows.

Have you ever wanted to fire a shotgun? Do you have an interest in archery? This class is designed to introduce participants to trap

shooting and archery in a safe and welcoming environment. For women ages 18 and over.

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meet at the Adlyne Freund Center at the Shaw Nature Reserve for archery and the Missouri Department of Conservation’s Jay Henges Shooting Range, 1100 Antire Road in High Ridge, for trap shooting. $42. Advance registration required; www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.

May 19: Discover Nature – Bugs, Worms and Fungi, Oh My! Naturalists will be on hand to help your child examine the inside of a rotting log. An amazing diversity of fungi, insects and other arthropods can be found in nearly any piece of fallen timber.

Stop by for a few minutes or an hour. No registration is required. For families with children ages 3 and up. 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Meet at the Nature Explore ClassroomTM. Included with Reserve admission. For a complete list of youth and family programs at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.

Shaw Nature ReserveMay 19: Monthly Trail Fun Run. Sign in at the Shaw Nature Reserve’s Visitor Center and pick up your map for your run. The distance will vary from three to 10 miles. Set your own pace and allow for stops and time to look, listen and converse. The distances for each monthly run will be available the week prior on the Reserve’s Facebook page at www.facebook.

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com/shawnaturereserve. After several visits you will have run most of the trails. Run starts at 8 a.m. Meet at the Visitor Center. $6. Registration encouraged, but walkins welcome; pay on arrival at the Visitor Center. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.

May 20: Wild Edibles. Learn to identify some of the common seasonal wild edibles found in Missouri. This class will include safety tips for foraging plants, keys to identification and a hike to let you practice identifying wild edibles in their environment. You will have the opportunity to sample a variety of raw and prepared wild foods. 1 to 4 p.m. Meet at the Carriage House. $20. Advance registration required; www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140.

For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.

May 22: Spring Wildflower Walk. Join these informal, educational walks through the colorful spring season. The Nature Reserve’s excellent trail system, winding through upland and bottomland forest, is an ideal place to enjoy ephemeral spring wildflowers and other natural wonders. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Meet at the Visitor Center. $8. Registration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome; pay on arrival. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www. mobot.org/classes.

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People People planner Forest Service announces photo contest The U.S. Forest Service today announced its My Neighborhood Forest photo contest, celebrating America’s urban and community forests.

The Grand Prize winner will re c e i v e $ 2 0 0 i n o u t d o o r g e a r courtesy of the National Forest Foundation.

The contest, which runs from A p r i l 11 – J u l y 2 2 , s e e k s t o highlight the natural beauty that spring and summer bring to U.S. neighborhoods, communities and cities, as well as the crucial role of trees in the places we call home.

Those interested in competing should visit Challenge.gov for more details on the prizes and contest rules.

Urban forests broadly include urban parks, street trees, landscaped boulevards, public gardens, river and coastal promenades, greenways, river corridors, wetlands, nature preserves, natural areas, shelter belts of trees and working trees at industrial brownfield sites. “ U r b a n f o re s t s a re d i ff e re n t from the forests you might normally think of, but they are functioning, hard-working ecosystems just the same,” said Tidwell. “As our neighborhoods w a r m u p , t re e s a d d a c ru c i a l element of beauty to the places where we live, learn and work.

We hope this photo contest will encourage people to go outside this season, and maybe they’ll learn a little more about their own neighborhood forests in the process.”

With 80 percent of the nation's population in urban areas, there are strong environmental, social, and economic cases to be made for the conservation of g re e n s p a c e s t o g u i d e g ro w t h and revitalize city centers and older suburbs.

Urban forests, through planned connections of g re e n s p a c e s , f o r m t h e g re e n infrastructure system on which c o m m u n i t i e s d e p e n d . T h i s natural life support system s u s t a i n s c l e a n a i r a n d w a t e r, b i o d i v e r s i t y, h a b i t a t , n e s t i n g and travel corridors for wildlife, and connects people to nature.

T h e F o re s t S e r v i c e ’ s U r b a n and Community Forestry office is actively engaged in more than 7,000 communities across the United States, providing technical, financial, research and educational services to l o c a l g o v e r n m e n t , n o n - p ro f i t organizations, community groups, educational institutions and tribal governments.

The mission of the U.S. Forest Service is to sustain the health, d i v e r s i t y, a n d p r o d u c t i v i t y of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

R e c re a t i o n a l a c t i v i t i e s o n o u r lands contribute $14.5 billion annually to the U.S. economy.

The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world.

Founded by Congress in 1991, the National Forest Foundation works to conserve, restore and enhance America’s 193million-acre National Forest

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System in partnership with the U . S . F o re s t S e r v i c e . T h ro u g h community-based strategies and public-private partnerships, the NFF enhances wildlife habitat, revitalizes wildfired a m a g e d l a n d s c a p e s , re s t o re s watersheds, and improves re c re a t i o n a l re s o u rc e s f o r t h e benefit of all Americans. The N F F ’ s Tre a s u re d L a n d s c a p e s , Unforgettable Experiences national conservation campaign is uniting public and private partners to conduct large-scale forest and watershed restoration and revitalize ecosystem resiliency in iconic National Forest System sites around the nation.

Fair Saint Louis lineup announced David N. Farr, chairman of the Fair Saint Louis Foundation and David A. Peacock, Chairman of the St. Louis Sports Commission today shared key highlights for this summer’s 2012 Fair Saint Louis to he hosted on the grounds of the Gateway Arch on Wednesday, July 4, Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7. Programming highlights include: Wednesday, July 4 • 7 a.m. -- Fair Saint Louis activities will kick off with two new additions, a competitive four-mile run and a one-mile family fun run.

Fair Saint Louis is partnering with the St. Louis Sports Commission on both events with proceeds supporting the Sports Commission’s efforts in attracting, creating and managing major sporting events for St. Louis that contribute to the overall quality of life for the region.

• 10 a.m. -- The 135th annual Veiled Prophet Parade themed “Around the World” • Noon. – Fair Saint Louis officially opens with the first of two air shows, including top civilian performers and military aircraft.

• 8 p.m. – The classic rock sister duo Heart headlines the Budweiser Main Stage (www.heart-music. com) and the spectacular US Bank/ Enterprise Rent-A-Car Fireworks will conclude day one of the Fair.

Friday, July 6 • 4 p.m. – Gates open; p ro g r a m m i n g t h ro u g h o u t t h e

afternoon will feature live music, Kids Town and performances on the Cultural Stage.

• 8 p.m. – Third Eye Blind headlines the Budweiser Main Stage, bringing their popular alternative rock (www. thirdeyeblind.com) back to the Arch grounds followed by the US Bank/ Enterprise Rent-A-Car Fireworks.

Saturday, July 7 • 10 a.m. -- Gates open; programming throughout the day will feature live music, Kids Town and the performances on Cultural Stage.

• 8 p . m . – D i e r k s B e n t l e y, the rising country star (www. dierks.com), will headline the Budweiser Main Stage. His sixth album, HOME, debuted earlier this month in the #1 spot on Billboard’s Country Albums chart.

The US Bank/Enterprise RentA-Car Fireworks will follow his performance to conclude the 2012 Fair Saint Louis.

For additional details and updates to the schedule, visit www. fairsaintlouis.org.

“For more than 30 years, the grounds of the Gateway Arch have been home to this very special and beloved event, one

that has hosted millions of visitors, generated countless memories and has garnered national attention as one of America’s most spectacular Independence Day celebrations,” said Farr. “Fair Saint Louis is for families, it’s for visitors, it’s for fun, and it’s for you. It’s Your Fair, and it’s the result of innumerable corporate and individual contributors providing financial support, volunteer services, donation of supplies and other valuable resources. On behalf of the Fair Saint Louis Foundation, I encourage all members of the community to get involved! As we like to say, Fair Saint Louis is “Where America Comes To Celebrate.”

“The St. Louis Sports Commission is excited to partner with the Fair Saint Louis Foundation to kick off this year ’s Fair with two runs, a competitive four miler and a one-mile fun run,“ said Peacock. “The mission of both our organizations focuses on contributing to the quality of life for all those who live in the St. Louis region as well as making our community a welcome place for visitors; pairing these runs with Fair Saint Louis is a

great way to help celebrate our Nation’s independence for local St. Louisans and guests alike.”

Following the Fair Saint Louis festivities, the celebration will continue throughout the month of July with the Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts, with performances on July 13/14 and July 20/21 at Soldiers Memorial.

Additional details for both Fair Saint Louis and Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts will be announced later this spring.

Each year community volunteers, Fair Saint Louis s t a ff a n d t h e Ve i l e d P ro p h e t O rg a n i z a t i o n , i n p a r t n e r s h i p with the National Park Service and the City of St. Louis, work together to promote St. Louis by bringing visitors downtown for the nearly month-long event. The name Fair Saint Louis acknowledges this event is produced by Saint Louisans, for Saint Louisans and their guests from all over the world.

If members of the community are interested in volunteering, volunteer applications may b e d o w n l o a d e d f ro m t h e F a i r S a i n t L o u i s w e b s i t e a t w w w. fairsaintlouis.org.

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People People planner Annual Whitaker Music Festival planned The Missouri Botanical Garden is setting the stage for its 19th annual Whitaker Music Festival. The summer concert series features nine weeks of free music under the stars, Wednesdays, May 30 through July 25 at 7:30 p.m. Free concert admission begins at 5 p.m. and last entry is at 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.mobot.org/events/whitaker.

Whitaker Music Festival concerts will be held outdoors on the lawn of the open-air Cohen Amphitheater, just west of the Climatron® dome.

The 2012 performer lineup includes: • May 30 – Marquise Knox, a 21year-old blues prodigy.

• June 6 – Vince Martin, worldtraveled vocalist, guitarist and entertainer.

• June 13 – Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, blend of jazz, swing and rhythm and blues.

• June 20 – The Rockhouse Ramblers, honky-tonk music and classic country swing.

• June 27 – Hamiet Bluiett, jazz legend and champion of the baritone saxophone.

• July 4 – Air National Guard Band of the Central United States – military tradition classics and jazz, big band and rock.

• July 11 – Ryan Spearman Band, singer, songwriter and folk music multi-instrumentalist.

• July 18 – Teresa Jenee, soulful, introspective vocalist and pianist.

• July 25 – Aaron Kamm and the One Drops, roots reggae and Mississippi River blues.

Whitaker Music Festival concerts will be held outdoors on the lawn of the Cohen Amphitheater, just west of the Climatron® dome on the grounds of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The concert series is the only time of year when picnicking is allowed on Garden grounds. Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic supper, baskets or coolers; no barbecue grills, fireworks, sparklers or pets. Picnic fare and bar items will be available for purchase on site. The Garden is a tobacco-free campus; smoking is not allowed anywhere, indoors or outside, and visitors will be asked to extinguish or discard tobacco items.

Soliciting is not permitted.

Wednesday evening admission is free after 5 p.m. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. and last entry is at 9 p.m. The

Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden also remains open late until 7 p.m. on concert evenings, with free admission after 5 p.m.

Lantern Festival exhibits will not be lit during Whitaker Music Festival evenings.

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 & South exit. Free parking is available on-site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer.

An additional concert entry site will be open on Tower Grove Avenue and Magnolia located on the south end of the Garden.

For more information, visit www. mobot.org/events/whitaker or call the recorded hotline at (314) 577-5100.

In the event of inclement weather, check the Garden’s website, Twitter feed (www.twitter.com/mobotnews) or Facebook page (www.facebook. com/missouribotanicalgarden) for immediate concert updates.

The Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is funded by the Whitaker Foundation, which supports St. Louis arts and parks to promote common heritage, celebrate diversity, and encourage vitality within the community.

among the top 4 or 5 the last several years. Rodney is on track to be in the top 5 again in 2012. He regularly performs to sold out crowds across the US and Canada.

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album featuring fan favorite songs "Letter to My P****" and "Fred," sold more than 450,000 copies, and over ten years later, consistently appears on the Soundscan comedy charts The next few years saw six more Top 10 albums: Live, Morning Wood, Nutsack, Greatest Hits, and King of

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Carrington brings laughs to St. Louis Rodney Carrington is a multitalented comedian, actor, and writer who has recorded eight major record label comedy albums selling over 3 million copies.

Carrington will appear at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 7 at The Family Arena in St. Charles.

Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office and all MetroTix locations including Macy’s and select Schnucks video centers or on the web at www.metrotix.com.

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People People planner MoBOT plans variety of summer events The Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., south St. Louis, has scheduled the following events.

F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t w w w. m o b o t . o r g o r c a l l ( 3 1 4 ) 577-5100 or 1-800-642-8842 toll free May 26 through Aug. 19: “Lantern Festival: Art by D a y, M a g i c b y N i g h t , ” a n international exhibition of larger-than-life, lighted works o f a r t f ro m C h i n a , p re s e n t e d

by Emerson. Experience one of China’s most treasured events and ancient traditions – the annual lantern festival.

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June 3: Cafe Flora Brunch.

Sundays from April through September, enjoy an a la carte menu and dining at the Spink Pavilion, overlooking the Garden’s central reflecting pools. Seating available inside and outside. (Brunch not offered Memorial Day weekend or Labor Day weekend.) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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June 6: Whitaker Music Festival. Free evening outdoor concert features Vince Martin, vocalist, guitarist and entertainer. Lawn seating; bring chairs or a blanket. Picnicking is permitted after 5 p.m.; pack a picnic or purchase sandwiches and beverages on site. No pets, barbecue grills or smoking.

Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Free admission after 5 p.m.; last entry at 9 p.m. The Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden remains open with free admission from 5 to 7 p.m. Cohen Amphitheater lawn. Sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation.

June 9: Frank Absher Book Signing: “KMOX: The Voice of St. Louis.” Author Frank Absher is a former announcer on KMOX who began assembling St. Louis media history in 1987. In 2001, he founded the St. Louis Media History Foundation, a not-forp ro f i t o rg a n i z a t i o n d e d i c a t e d to gathering and preserving S t . L o u i s m e d i a h i s t o r y. 11 a . m . t o 1 p . m . G a r d e n G a t e Shop. Included with Garden admission.

Roller Derby championship coming to St. Louis The St. Louis Gatekeepers will host the 2012 Men's Roller Derby Association National Championship, "Gateway to the Best." This fast and heavy-hitting weekend takes place October 20-21, 2012 and will feature the MRDA's top eight teams in the end-of-season rankings.

Competition for those spots will be especially tough as the MRDA continues in its mission t o e n c o u r a g e t h e g ro w t h a n d development of men's roller derby by nearly doubling in the past year to 20 teams.

The Gatekeepers will work closely with the MRDA to build on the success of last year's inaugural championship.

The Gatekeepers, founded in N o v e m b e r 2 0 0 9 , h a v e g ro w n to become one of the most successful teams in men's roller derby, skill-wise and in sheer number of skaters. They bring a wealth of tournament knowledge by virtue of participating in last year's championship as well as competing in Spring Roll men's tournament.

The 2012 MRDA Championship will be held at theMidwest Sport Hockey Complex. With a new Sport Court surface installed this past November, Midwest Sport is the premier inline roller hockey facility in the Midwest making it the ideal spot for high-caliber roller derby. And, ample stadium seating will provide a quality spectator experience. The complex is located in beautiful Edgar M. Queeny County Park in the St. Louis suburb of Ballwin, just 20 minutes from the city.

Stay tuned tohttp:// m r d a c h a m p i o n s h i p s . c o m / f o r more information including ticket sales as the tournament approaches.

Parties in the Park returns to Clayton St. Louis’ original, longestrunning outdoor happy h o u r, P a r t i e s i n t h e P a r k i n Downtown Clayton, returns May 9 and continues on the second Wednesday of the month through Sept. 12.

After a hugely successful launch last year on the streets of downtown Clayton, Parties in the Park will continue to be held on North Meramec Avenue, between Forsyth Boulevard and Maryland Avenue.

“The response to last year ’s move to downtown Clayton was

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Entertainment for the 29th season of Parties is confirmed a n d s u re t o k e e p p a r t y - g o e r s moving and grooving all summer long. This year ’s music lineup includes: • May 9 – SLAM • June 13 – Pop ‘n’ Rocket (sponsored by Heartland Bank) • July 11 – My Friend Mike • August 8 – Concoction • September 12 – American Idle Parties in the Park in Downtown Clayton is THE place to enjoy great food and music with friends. The party starts at 5 and goes until 8:30 p.m., with half-priced beer from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Whether looking to mingle with friends and colleagues, meet new people or just relax after a hard day’s work with an ice-cold b e e r, y o u w o n ’ t w a n t t o m i s s the 29th season of Parties in the Park in Downtown Clayton.

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All activities will be held on Second Street and near the downtown square.

The show is open to cars and trucks from 1985 and older. Vehicles can be entered either for judging or display. Plaques will be given to the Top 40 selected by the judges. Free dash plaques will be provided to the first 100 entries. Registration is from 9 a.m. until noon with awards presented at 3 p.m. There will also be food, a deejay playing oldies music, and contests. “American Graffiti� will be shown at 4:00 p.m. at the Globe Theatre. Sh-Boom, a popular oldies band from St. Louis, will perform a free concert from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Bradford National Bank parking lot.

This year’s event is coordinated by the Greenville Tourism Office and Greenville Chamber of Commerce.

Our Common Ground is also sponsoring a Do It Yourself Street Faire that day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring robotics, metalworking,

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For more information, contact the Greenville Chamber of Commerce at (618) 664-9272.

Events planned at Cahokia Mounds The month of May at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will feature the fun and interactive Kids Day, and the popular Nature/ Culture Hike.

The annual Kids Day event will be held Sunday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside the Interpretive Center entrance. Kids of all ages can make arrowheads, create pinch pots, play Indian games, grind corn, identify animal tracks and furs, have their faces painted with Indian designs, do fingerweaving, make bone tools, and throw spears with an atlatl. Storyteller "Taleypo" (Marilyn Kinsella) will present Indian tales, and the Kahok Dancers will perform interpretive Indian dances at 2 and 4 p.m. In case of rain, most the activities will be moved inside the Interpretive Center. The event is free and open to the public.

Those who enjoy the outdoors and learning about prehistoric Indian culture can join the popular three-mile Nature/Culture Hike on Saturday, May 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. An archaeologist and a naturalist will lead this free hike through several ecozones,

explaining how the Indians used the plants for food, medicine, dyes and other purposes, as well as pointing out where mounds and other site features are located and what excavations have revealed in those areas. Participants should come dressed for the weather and bring water and insect repellent. The hike will be canceled if it is raining.

Archaeological excavations at Cahokia Mounds begin in May and continue through June. Visitors are welcome to observe the digs Monday through Friday when they are in progress.

Cahokia Mounds will be open seven days a week starting April 30 through October. The Interpretive Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the grounds are open from 8 a.m. to dusk.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, is just eight miles from downtown

St. Louis in Collinsville, Illinois off Interstates 55-70 (Exit 6) and I-255 (Exit 24) on Collinsville Road. There is no admission fee but a donation of $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $2 for students, and $15 for families is suggested. For more information or a calendar of events, call (618) 3465160 or visit www.cahokiamounds. org.

Bonifest will be May 25 and 26 The 28th Annual Bonifest will take place Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 at the St. Boniface Catholic Church campus in Edwardsville. The annual “kickoff to summer� festival will include a run/walk through downtown Edwardsville, carnival rides, food and drinks, games and music from Kim Massie, Hicktown and Dirty Muggs.

The Big Giveaway raffle will

include a $1,000 award, two $500 awards and a a grand prize of $10,000 or an iPad2. Winners will be selected on Saturday. Tickets cost $25 each or buy four and get one free. There will only be 2,500 tickets available for sale so buy early. Proceeds from the raffle benefit Catholic education and faith formation for children and adults. Â The Run for Bonifest is a chiptimed 5K run and 2 Mile fun run/ walk through historic Edwardsville.

It begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Bonifest mainstage at St. Boniface Church, located at the intersection of Vandalia and Buchanan Streets.

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The Arts Arts calendar Thursday, May 10 Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

Edge of Darkness: Photography by Steve Giovinco and Tim Simmons, Sheldon Gallery of Photography, St. Louis, noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 12.

Nanjing Memories in Sino-U.S. Relations Photography Exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 13.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28., Runs through May 28.

Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

Lewis and Clark Student Exhibition 2012, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 12.

Memphis, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Mary Poppins, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

The NJT: Jacob and Jack, JCC Marvin and Harlene Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, May 11 Art Fair at Laumeier, Lauemeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St.

Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

Edge of Darkness: Photography by Steve Giovinco and Tim Simmons, Sheldon Gallery of Photography, St. Louis, noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 12.

Nanjing Memories in Sino-U.S. Relations Photography Exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 13.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28., Runs through May 28.

Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

Lewis and Clark Student Exhibition 2012, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 12.

Memphis, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Mary Poppins, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 13.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Runs through May 28., Runs through May 28.

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The Arts Artistic adventures The Rep announces Mainstage schedule for 2012-13 The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) is proud to announce its 2012-2013 season of performances on the Mainstage, as well as the three productions to be performed by its Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC). The three productions to be included in the Studio Theatre season will be announced in July.

The Mainstage series opens at the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, on September 5, 2012 with Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical classic, Brighton Beach Memoirs.

Other productions in the Mainstage series, which continues through April 2013, include: the world premiere of Daddy Long Legs, an elegant musical love story with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon and book by John Caird; The Foreigner, a wild and wacky comedy by Larry Shue; Good People, a poignant look at the "haves" and "have-nots" and a standout hit of the 2011 Broadway season by Tony Award-winner David Lindsay-Abaire; a fresh adaptation of Jane Austen’s timeless classic, Sense and Sensibility, by Jon Jory; and the noir thriller Double Indemnity, a dark and treacherous view of the power of greed and desire by James M. Cain.

The Rep’s Imaginary Theatre Company season of live, professional theatre for young audiences will include Hansel and Gretel: The Next Generation, A Gnome for Christmas and

Annie Oakley.

For complete play descriptions, run dates, subscription package details, pricing and benefits, touring schedules (ITC) and a list of audience enrichment and accessibility options, please visit The Rep’s website at http://www.repstl.org.

The Rep is also excited to co-present War Horse with the Fabulous Fox Theatre in their U.S. Bank Broadway Series March 13-24, 2013. Winner of five 2011 Tony Awards®, including Best Play, War Horse is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship set in England in 1914. War Horse is not included in any Rep package, but subscribers to The Rep will have the opportunity to purchase full-price single tickets for any performance before they go on sale to the general public. For performances March 19-24, 2013, the prime center mezzanine section is reserved exclusively for purchase by Repertory Theatre of St. Louis season ticket holders until Labor Day, 2012. An order form will be mailed to subscribers this summer.

The Rep’s 2012-2013 season subscription campaign is underway, with packages available for the Mainstage and Studio Theatre series. Subscribers can save substantially over the cost of purchasing individual tickets to shows and enjoy exclusive benefits by purchasing season tickets at The Rep Box Office (located inside the Loretto-Hilton Center) or by calling (314) 9684925.

Subscription packages range in price from $87-$423 for six Mainstage shows and $93-$144 for three Studio Theatre shows.

Additional Mainstage Series discounts are also available for

senior citizens (65 and older) and full-time students. Subscription benefits include free parking at the Loretto-Hilton Center, special discounts and advance ordering opportunities, informative subscriber newsletters from Artistic Director Steven Woolf, free ticket "insurance" and free, unlimited ticket exchanges within the same production run, providing the ultimate in schedule flexibility.

Parents can introduce their children to the wonder of live, professional theatre with special pricing that makes any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night a Family Night at The Rep! Young people (ages 10-18) can enjoy an entire Mainstage series of six plays for only $60 when purchased with a full-price adult subscription. Study Guides are available for free download from The Rep’s website to enhance the theatre-going experience with before- and after-the-show activities.

In addition, selected matinee and evening Mainstage performances feature free, half-hour Post-Performance Discussions with the cast to discuss the play just performed; two evening performances in the final week of each Mainstage production are preceded by Pre-Performance Presentations to introduce the world of the show.

For more information about The Rep’s 2012-2013 Mainstage season, to request a free season brochure, or to charge subscriptions with MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover, call the Box Office at (314) 968-4925. Additional information on all 2012-2013 Mainstage and ITC productions is available at http://www.repstl.org.

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By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge The work of internationally-acclaimed wildlife artist and conservationist Robert Bateman will be featured in a new exhibit at the Saint Louis Zoo. “Inspired by Nature,” a collection of stunning original paintings opens to the public on Friday, May 11, in Peabody Hall. The exhibit will run for two years ending in 2014.

The exhibit features more than 20 major wildlife paintings in Bateman’s portfolio, including “Majesty on the Wing,” “Master

Washington, D.C., and the National Audubon Society named him one of the 20th century’s 100 Champions of Conservation in 1998.

Louise Bradshaw, director of Education for the Saint Louis Zoo, said the exhibit was made possible thanks to a donation from Edith Spink, who bequeathed her entire collection of Robert Bateman artwork to the zoo upon her death.

“She was a big fan of Robert Bateman for a number of years and a collector of his paintings and prints,” said Bradshaw.

Bradshaw called the collection of Bateman’s work “amazing” and said the zoo hopes these “very powerful works of art” will help to inspire visitors both to connect with animals and nature and motivate them toward conservation efforts.

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Pictured are three works by Robert Bateman. in the world. We’re very lucky to have him coming here,” said Bradshaw.

Inspired by Nature is made possible through the generous bequest of longtime zoo donors, C.C. Johnson and Edith Spink, and with the support of the Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation.

Admission to “Inspired by Nature” is free.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.

of the Herd” and “Power Play.” “Majesty on the Wing” showcases the power and presence of the bald eagle in flight set against a snowy landscape. “Master of the Herd” features the wild danger and aggression of the African buffalo as it stares defiantly out of the painting. “Power Play” highlights the strength and size of a rhino as it charges toward the viewer stirring up a dusty cloud in its wake. Other paintings in the exhibit include “Continuing Generations” featuring a mother and a young spotted owl, “Coyote in Winter Sage” and “Tiger at Dawn” to name just a few.

Bateman, a Toronto native who now resides in British Columbia, has exhibited his work in England, Monaco, Japan, South Africa, Russia and throughout Canada and the United States during his 50-plus years as a wildlife artist.

His work was featured at a major show at the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History in

Peabody Hall, located on Historic Hill, was originally an elephant house which kept such celebrities as Miss Jim. In 2010, the building was fully renovated to become an exhibit hall and rental facility.

Inspired by Nature is Peabody Hall’s second exhibit and is slated to run through 2014. For more information, visit www.stlzoo. org/inspiredbynature.\

various education programs and activities.

The zoo will be partnering with Bateman’s Get to Know Program, designed to employ art contests, events and other techniques to connect young people with the animals and plants of their local natural areas throughout Canada and the U.S. For example, the Zoo ALIVE team of teen volunteers will be manning activity tables near the exhibit where visitors can create their own “Inspired by Nature” works of art, as well as connect with ongoing educational programs at the zoo. To register for programs, visit www.stlzoo.org/ education or call (314) 646-4544.

Bradshaw said the zoo is also looking forward to hosting a visit from the Bateman himself sometime in the future. More information on that will be released at a later date.

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St. Louis to host American Arts Experience This fall, American artists across a wide variety of mediums will take the stage in St. Louis as they participate in the third annual American Arts Experience-St. Louis, a 17-day festival showcasing national and local talent.

The festival will take place October 5 through October 21, 2012 throughout St. Louis.

This year’s festival happenings will include: • a large sound installation and performance

by Composer in Residence, Eric Hall at Laumeier Sculpture Park • jazz and folk concerts at The Sheldon, including a world premiere commission by pianist Peter Martin in celebration of The Sheldon’s 100th Anniversary • theatre by American playwrights at the Edison Theatre at Washington University • a new initiative by Dance St. Louis, which has commissioned renowned choreographers to collaborate with four local dance companies • Native American exhibits at the Saint Louis

Art Museum • Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden • “Count Your Blessings,” a Rosemary Clooney musical tribute at the Missouri History Museum • classical compositions at the St. Louis Symphony • a world premiere of hip hOZ, an original hip hop production that takes audiences down the yellow brick road.

The grassroots festival is a collaboration among arts organizations to draw attention to the quality and breadth of the arts in St. Louis.

American Arts Experience aims to attract new audiences both within the region and from around the country. The festival began in the fall of 2010, with over 100,000 people attending over 200 events presented by 48 arts and cultural institutions.

"In a tough economy, we felt it was

challenging to create a traditional festival, where organizations must relocate to a different space,” says Paul Reuter, founder of the festival and executive director of The Sheldon. “But with the American Arts Experience, artists get to work in their own environments, which gives them more creative freedom…For few glorious weeks in October, St. Louis is going to experience a cultural renaissance.”

The full schedule of American Arts Experience - St. Louis will be announced over the coming weeks on the festival website at www.americanartsstl.com For more information on St. Louis, including complete visitor information and travel resources, please visit the official online visitor's guide at http://www.explorestlouis. com.

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“Like” American Arts Experience on Facebook and check us out on Twitter: AmericanArtsSTL. American Arts Experience - For 17 days and nights, beginning October 5, 2012, the American Arts Experience - St. Louis will fill concert halls, museums, theaters, universities and outdoor spaces in the St Louis area with dozens of performances and shows by renowned American artists and companies in disciplines ranging from symphonic music to jazz and singer-songwriters, theater by American playwrights and dance by American companies to major American visual artists.

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Religion Are you willing to accept a gift?

I’d decided this morning that I would try to write a couple of articles as I am to have a cataract removed and thought I wouldn’t have to worry if I had a couple already written.

Well, as I’ve told you many times, I jot myself notes when I read or hear something that catches my interest.

However, when I looked about my desk I was disappointed to find just one scrap of paper on which I had scribbled…”tree that was beautiful… gone..followed by the words ‘Good Friday’.”

I’ve been sitting here wondering just what I had in mind when I suddenly remembered hearing someone talking about the significance of Christmas and the tree we use to celebrate and Good Friday and the tree (cross) upon which Jesus died.

Suddenly I remembered what I was thinking that day months

Doris Gvillo back when I made a note and I also thought perhaps I should be a little clearer when I wrote myself a note.

Back to the topic…we really are celebrating the birth of the baby Jesus when we celebrate Christmas. But somewhere along the line, in our culture, we decorate beautiful trees as a part of our celebration. Now many of us have artificial trees, but most in times past had evergreen trees that looked gorgeous (even if sometimes a bit lopsided). There was also that wonderful smell of pine that filled the room.

If perhaps you have a real pine tree, there comes a time when the needles begin to fall, and the tree looks a bit ‘puny’ so it is decided it is time to take off the decorations and get rid of the tree. By the way, if the doorways were smaller than

width of tree that meant you would fine pine needles for weeks and weeks later.

Some weeks after Christmas, the tree would be just a memory, but the true meaning of Christmas should be living on daily in our hearts. Maybe the trees were beautiful, but more beautiful and also meaningful was the message of Christmas. God sent that tiny baby, Jesus, into this sinfilled world. That tiny baby would one day die upon a cross so that we might have eternal life. That message certainly puts a Christmas tree into a much less prominent position. But remember…without Christmas, there would never have been an Easter.

And Easter came because the world rejected the savior God sent.

He was crucified and died a horrible, horrible death. But…. He rose again from the dead and through Him we too have been granted eternal life if we believe.

So, a tree that was beautiful is now dead and gone, but the joy and true meaning of Christmas lives on in our lives.

And the most wonderful gift of all came in the form of death…the death of Jesus the Christ.

This is truly the ‘good news’… because Jesus arose from the dead; we have been given ‘life’. Because “He lives, we too shall live.”

Never forget that the discarded Christmas tree can represent not ‘gifts’ that we found under it, but the birth of a Savior. And so, too, Easter isn’t new clothes and Easter eggs but celebration of Jesus as a risen Savior who offers us the gift of eternal life I think that is the message I was trying to remember when I wrote down those few words a couple months back.

Mostly I hope that you will remember that Christmas and Easter which have become very secular

holidays for many, are still for Christians the world over, promises from a loving God. He is our God who has through His love and mercy offered salvation to all. This is the same God who sent a baby into the world and whose birth we rejoice in and celebrate at Christmas. This is the child that grew into adulthood and preached, taught and healed. He is the Jesus that called disciples who after His death, continued to spread His message.

Jesus came into our world as part of God’s plan. But the world rejected Jesus. But God still was at work and it is through Jesus’ death that you and I are offered the gift of ‘salvation’.

Because Jesus lived we too shall live.

What greater gift could we have been given? The only question is, “Will we accept this gift?”

Morgan,” in which Imam played a corrupt businessman who tries to buy a university diploma. The film included a scene parodying bearded Muslim men wearing traditional Islamic clothing.

The case is one of many brought by conservative lawyers in recent months seeking to punish individuals they deem as having offended Islam.

Christian Civic League of Maine and the National Organization for Marriage say they’ve combined forces to defeat the same-sex marriage referendum p ro p o s a l o n n e x t N o v e m b e r ’ s ballot.

The chairman of Protect M a r r i a g e M a i n e , R e v. B o b Emrich, says it will organize groups of different faiths as well as people with no faith traditions at all in opposition to the ballot initiative.

Maine voters defeated a gay

marriage proposal that was on the 2009 ballot.

Christian Civic League Executive Director Carroll Conley says his group was not a major player in the 2009 campaign, but he believes it c a n p l a y a m a j o r ro l e i n t h e campaign this year.

P a p e r w o r k c re a t i n g P ro t e c t Marriage Maine was filed Friday.

Pro-gay marriage activists from 16 organizations have formed the Maine Freedom to Marry Coalition.

Doris Gvillo is a member of Eden United Church of Christ.

Religion briefs Court upholds guilty verdict against popular Egyptian comedian for defaming Islam CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court upheld a conviction against one of the Arab world’s most famous comedians, sentencing him to jail for offending Islam in some of his most popular films.

The case against Adel Imam and others like it have raised concerns among some Egyptians that

ultraconservative Muslims who made gains in recent elections after Hosni Mubarak’s ouster last year are trying to foist their religious views on the entire country. Critics say the trend threatens to curb Egypt’s vibrant film industry and freedom of speech.

Imam was sentenced Tuesday to three months in jail and fined around $170 for insulting Islam in roles he played in movies such as “The Terrorist”, in which he acted the role of a wanted terrorist who found refuge with a middle class, moderate family, and the film “Terrorism and Kabab.”

The actor was also found guilty for his 2007 role in “Morgan Ahmed

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

“Bernie”

The real stars of Richard Linklater ’s black comedy are, unquestionably, the townspeople of Carthage, Texas. In documentarylike interviews, the East Texas locals (a mix of real Carthage folk and Texas actors) fill the film from start to finish: a gang of colorful gossips whose heavy accents and wry prattle essentially narrate the story. What drives their fascination is the true-life tale of a mannered, devout mortician, Bernie Tiede (Jack Black), who in 1997 was arrested for killing the elderly millionaire heiress Marjorie Nugent (a bitter, hardened Shirley MacLaine). The remarkable thing about the case is just how out of character such an act is for Tiede. As Black plays him, he’s cartoonishly cheerful — not just a churchgoing man, but a member of the choir and just about every other community group. The film never quite rises to full comedy, but remains locked in a state of satirical curiosity, marveling at its own contradictions. Black, who memorably starred in Linklater’s “School of Rock,” never gives in to a punch line, but his grand, absurdist performance is closer to parody than realism. He has a number of musical moments, including belting out “SeventySix Trombones” in full regalia. This is Linklater ’s Preston Sturges comedy, an ode to small-town Texas life, where civil society is prized so much as to outweigh a little ol’ thing like murder. With an excellent Matthew McConaughey as a selfpromoting district attorney.

RATED: PG-13 for some violent images and brief strong language.

RUNNING TIME: 104 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“The Five-Year Engagement”

The problem that plagues so many Judd Apatow productions — the one that keeps good comedies from being great ones — unfortunately exists here, too. It’s a matter of knowing when to say when, of knowing which bits should be trimmed and which should have been cut altogether. “The Five-Year Engagement” is so scattered and overlong, it really feels like it lasts five years, and even the inherent likability of stars Jason Segel and Emily Blunt cannot overcome the film’s pervasive sense of strain. It becomes so tortured, it almost gets to the point where you hope these two will break up for good, just because it’s the pragmatic thing to do and because it would finally wrap things up. And that’s a shame, because the movie reunites Segel with Nicholas Stoller; the two also co-wrote 2008’s “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” one of the more well-balanced Apatow productions, with Stoller once again directing and Segel starring as the doughy everyman. As in that earlier film, “The Five-Year Engagement” touches on themes of love found and lost in a serious way, and to its credit it does find some moments of emotional truth amid the inconsistent laughs. But man, it can be a messy slog to get to them. Segel and Blunt star as a newly engaged couple who encounter multiple obstacles on the way to the altar, including cross-country moves, career ambitions and family issues. If it sounds like a drag, that’s probably because it is, and wacky supporting players including Brian Posehn and Chris Parnell don’t exactly liven things up.

RATED: R for sexual content and language throughout.

RUNNING TIME: 124 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Marvel’s The Avengers”

The hype has been building for years and it couldn’t possibly be more deafening at this point. After a series of summer blockbusters that individually introduced Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor and Captain America, all these characters

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What's at the Wildey May 10, 7 p.m. – "Gone with the Wind."

May 11, 7 p.m. – "Gone with the Wind."

May 12, 8 p.m. – Ronnie McDowell, with Millie Kirkham & The Blackwood Quartet May 13, 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. – "Wings" May 18, 8 p.m. – Dave Mason May 19, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. – "All About Eve" May 20, 1 p.m. – Metro East Montessori presents a Free Children's Film Festival May 20, 6:30 pm – "All About Eve" May 25, 8 p.m. – David Lindley May 26, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Specticast presents "La Traviata" June 1, 8 p.m. – EFFIC in Concert: Presented by Excel Bottling SKI & 97.5 The Rock June 16, 8 p.m. – The Original Knights of Swing featuring Maria Kenah June 21, 7:30 p.m. – Confederate Railroad June 30, 8 p.m. – C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band For ticket information, visit www.wildeytheatre.com come together alongside several other friends and foes. And with director and co-writer Joss Whedon, they couldn’t be in better hands. He’s pulled off the tricky feat of juggling a large ensemble cast and giving everyone a chance to shine, of balancing splashy set pieces with substantive ideology. Stuff gets blown up real good in beautifully detailed 3-D, but the film as a whole is never a mess from a narrative perspective.

Whedon keeps a tight rein on some potentially unwieldy material, and the result is a film that simultaneously should please purists (one of which he is) as well as those who aren’t necessarily comic-book aficionados. He also stays true to the characters while establishing a tone that’s very much his own.

As he did with the recent horror hit “The Cabin in the Woods,” which he co-wrote and produced, Whedon has come up with a script that’s cheeky and breezy, full of witty banter and sly pop-culture shout-outs as well as self-referential humor, one that moves with an infectious energy that (almost) makes you lose track of its two-and-a-half-hour running time. Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), the head of S.H.I.E.L.D., assembles a dream team of superheroes to retrieve the Tesseract, the cosmic blue cube that gives its bearer unlimited power, when the evil Loki (Tom Hiddleston) descends from Asgard and steals it.

Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) are among those on the case — once they stop fighting each other, that is.

RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout and a mild drug reference.

RUNNING TIME: 43 minutes.

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

“The Raven”

What would Edgar Allan Poe be doing if he were alive today? Clawing at the inside of his coffin, desperate to get at the people who used and abused his diabolical tales as the basis for this pile of cinematic bird poo. Like carrion feeders themselves, director James McTeigue and his colleagues peck at Poe’s stories to fill out a plot that sounds sort of cool in concept — a serial killer using the author’s fiction as a blueprint for ghastly murders — but is featherheaded in execution. John Cusack makes a terrible Poe, the somber role

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as one of literature’s great tortured souls spotlighting his limitations as an actor. With his little goatee and his black cape, Cusack vaguely looks the part, but he’s a lightweight — voice too whiny, mannerisms too exaggerated, cadence too reedy to bring alive the movie’s frequent passages of Poe’s lyrical writing. Cusack’s Poe is enlisted by a Baltimore police detective (Luke Evans) to help solve a string of killings inspired by the author’s macabre stories. The movie reinforces how fiendishly clever Poe’s ideas were, but the filmmakers make poor use of their source material, wringing a few moments of gore from them while adding no suspense or originality of their own.

RATED: R for bloody violence and grisly images.

RUNNING TIME: 110 minutes.

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

“Safe”

This is the worst Jason Statham movie since the last Jason Statham movie, carrying on the bargain-budget action star’s tradition of building a body of work out of, well, dead bodies.

Writer-director Boaz Yakin (who directed the gentle football drama “Remember the Titans” but now is back in the mode of his first-produced screenplay with Dolph Lundgren’s vigilante tale “The Punisher”) proves the ideal enabler for Statham’s brand of mindless carnage. Together, they turn Manhattan into a shooting gallery, stacking up corpses in service of a supposed story about one man’s path to redemption. But really, all they care about is stacking up corpses, as many as they can, ripped apart by as many bullets as possible, with a few snapped necks and other more intimate moments of savagery to break up the repetitive tedium of the gunplay. The thin story has Statham as a mystery man with deadly skills who becomes the unlikely protector of a Chinese math prodigy (newcomer Catherine Chan) on the run from Chinese and Russian mobsters. Yakin selectively leaves enough bad guys standing for no apparent reason other than the prospects of a sequel. Please, Hollywood, keep us safe from that.

RATED: R for strong violence throughout, and for language.

RUNNING TIME: 95 minutes.

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

“Sound of My Voice”

Is the young, beautiful blonde truly a time traveler from a war-torn future, promising safety and enlightenment for a chosen few? Or is she merely a con artist who knows how to use her looks and magnetism to manipulate people for her own gain? That is the question at the heart here, one that you’ll be asking yourself until the very end and even afterward. Brit Marling follows up on the promise of last summer’s “Another Earth,” another sci-fi thriller that makes the most of its meager budget with intimate settings, well-drawn characters and steadily mounting mystery. Marling co-wrote (with firsttime director and fellow Georgetown University alum Zal Batmanglij), co-produced and stars in both, and once again she leaves a strikingly naturalistic impression. Before we get to Marling’s character, though, we meet mousy Peter (Christopher Denham) and reformed party girl Lorna (Nicole Vicius), dating documentary filmmakers who have infiltrated a San Fernando Valley cult in hopes of exposing its leader, Maggie, as a fraud. She’s got a mesmerizing strength about her, though, and it doesn’t take long for her to burrow into Peter’s brain and root out his innermost secrets in a quietly intense scene that’ll make you hold your breath. The film never reveals her truth, though; you could argue your interpretation of her actions in a number of ways.

RATED: R for language including sexual references and brief drug use.

RUNNING TIME: 84 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out

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Associated Press

In this film image released by Universal Pictures, Jason Segel, left, and Emily Blunt are shown in a scene from "The Five-Year Engagement."

"Five-Year Engagement" feels that long

By CHRISTY LEMIRE Associated Press The problem that plagues so many Judd Apatow productions — the one that keeps good comedies from being great ones — unfortunately exists in “The Five-Year Engagement,” too.

It’s a matter of knowing when to say when, of knowing which bits should be trimmed and which should have been cut altogether.

“The Five-Year Engagement” is so scattered and overlong, it really feels like it lasts five years, and even the inherent likability of stars Jason Segel and Emily Blunt can’t overcome the film’s pervasive sense of strain. It becomes so tortured, it almost gets to the point where you hope these two will break up for good, just because it’s the

pragmatic thing to do and because it would finally wrap things up.

And that’s a shame, because the movie reunites Segel with Nicholas Stoller; the two also co-wrote 2008’s “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” one of the more well-balanced Apatow productions, with Stoller once again directing and Segel starring as the doughy everyman. (Stoller also wrote and directed “Get Him to the Greek,” which was hilarious but also overstayed its welcome just a tad.)

Like “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “The Five Year Engagement” touches on themes of love found and lost in a serious way, and to its credit it does find some moments of emotional truth amid the inconsistent laughs. But man, it can be a messy slog to get to them.

It begins promisingly enough, though. Segel’s Tom Solomon, a sous chef at an upscale San Francisco restaurant, proposes to his girlfriend, Blunt’s Violet Barnes, on the one-year anniversary of the night they met: New Year ’s Eve. (Flashbacks to their meet-cute are incorporated in amusing ways.) Blunt and Segel have an easy, low-key way with each other in these early scenes that never rises to full-scale, crackling chemistry.

But as they’re planning their wedding, Violet gets accepted to the University of Michigan to study for her doctorate in psychology, so they postpone their big day for the first of many times. Seasons change, years pass and Tom isn’t nearly so enamored of snowy Ann Arbor as he pretended to be at the beginning. Meanwhile, Violet is asked to stay and do post-doctorate

work, so they’re stuck in marital limbo even longer than expected. Tom continues trudging away at a deli that is totally beneath his culinary expertise while Violet works even more closely with her intriguing Welsh professor (Rhys Ifans, who’s very good here in an unusually dialeddown role).

Additionally, Violet’s sister (Alison Brie) has gotten pregnant from a drunken romp with Tom’s loutish best friend (Chris Pratt), and the resulting pregnancy — and wedding, and baby — supposedly serve as further obstacles to Violet and Tom’s nuptials.

This all sounds like a drag, right? That’s probably because it is. Halfway through you want to yell at the screen for them to run off to Las Vegas and just get it over with already.

"96 Minutes" is about 95 too long

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge When "Crash" won Best P i c t u re i n t h e s p r i n g o f 2 0 0 6 , it divided a lot of movie fans.

Wa s i t a g o o d m o v i e ? M e h .

Was it topical and "important"?

P ro b a b l y m o re t h a n a n y t h i n g else. Now, half a decade later, it seems that it's time for another version of the same concept, a film called "96 Minutes," this time starring a younger cast.

The experiment has failed.

The four main characters of "96 Minutes" are Carley (Brittany Snow), Lena (Christian Serratos), Dre (Evan Ross), and Duane (David Oyelowo), a loosely affiliated group of college students and thugs that don't know each other until

a series of chance encounters leaves them depending upon one another for their individual survival. The camera work and editing go out of their way to s h o w j u s t h o w a n g r y, q u i c k paced, and hot-button the movie i s . U n f o r t u n a t e l y, I c o u l d n ' t have been less interested in the f i l m m a k e r s ' f i n a l p ro d u c t i f I tried. Brokeback Mountain was 2005's best movie. Crash may have been a close second. "96 Minutes," however, is not worth the time investment.

9 6 M i n u tes runs 103 minutes and is rated R for violence and pervasive language throughout. I give this film 1/2 star out of four.

••• Thankfully, Jason Statham was there to bail out the weekend.

In his usual mode, Statham

proved to be a one-man army as he worked to rescue a little Chinese girl from the clutches of many evil parties eager to manipulate her gift with mathematics. In "Safe," Statham follows his usual formula for success to make a pretty decent action film that has a nice, gritty 1970s feel to it.

L u k e Wr i g h t ( S t a t h a m ) i s a disgraced former cop who fled the force when all of his partners t u r n e d o u t t o b e c o r ru p t a n d he couldn't do anything to stop them. His next foray into the w o r l d w a s a s a c a g e f i g h t e r, but he had to stop when the opponents starting being too easy for him to beat. Putting a kid in a coma is not how an athlete feels good about himself. That last fight, though, made Luke an

enemy of the NYC Russian mafia who had him as a surefire lock to throw the bout. He's been forced to live on the streets since the brutal retaliation killing of his wife. A heavy named Chemyakin (Igor Jijikine) promises likewise to make every relationship he forms going forward end in pain.

O n e d a y, a t t h e b r i n k o f bringing on his own demise, Luke meets Mei (Catherine Chan), a prodigy with numbers who has been forced to work as a human computer for the Chinese Mafia, led by "Uncle" Han Jiao (James Hong) and Chang (Reggie Lee).

From here out, the movie becomes a dash for Mei and Luke to get out of Manhattan while being hounded by the cops (including Robert John Burke)

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and both crime families, eager to exploit the child's memory and recall. Battles on subway cars and in alleys are great tricks of photography and choreography.

My favorite one came mid-way t h ro u g h w h e n L u k e i s t a k i n g on two bad guys at once in some exciting fisticuffs set in a crammed hotel ballroom. I don't care if the actor cast alongside of Statham is a kid, another assassin ("The Mechanic"), a princess (the whole Transporter series), or an annoying girlfriend (either of the Crank movies), he's a lot of fun to see in this type of story. One guy against the world is one of my favorite sub-genres.

"Safe" runs 1 0 4 m i n u t e s a n d is rated R for strong violence throughout, and language. I give this film two stars out of four.

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Travel briefs Great Barrington, Taos top best small towns list TA O S , N . M . ( A P ) — G re a t Barrington, Mass., and Taos, N.M., top a list of “20 Best Small Towns in America” in the May issue of Smithsonian Magazine.

Great Barrington, long a favorite summer and fall getaway destination for vacationers, has a population of just 6,800 but boasts the sophistication of a larger city, with great food, arts, and plenty of hipsters.

It’s also surrounded by n a t u r a l b e a u t y, w i t h l a k e s , woods and the nearby Berkshire Mountains.

The magazine says the charm of Taos centers around tourists and other outdoor enthusiasts packing the plaza of the old adobe town, along with its many galleries and museums steeped in a deep Hispanic and Native American past. The small mountain hamlet is located in northern New Mexico.

The list was developed by the geographic information systems company Esri, which searched towns with populations less than 25,000 for high concentration of museums, historical sites and other cultural attractions.

Also on the list are Red Bank, N.J.; Mill Valley, Calif.; Gig Harbor, Wash.; Durango, Colo.; Butler, Pa.; Marfa, Texas; Naples, Fla.; Staunton, Va.; Brattleboro, Vt.; Princeton, N.J.; Brunswick, Maine; Siloam Springs,

Ark.; Menomonie, Wis.; Key West, Fla.; Laguna Beach, Calif.; Ashland, Ore.; Beckley City, W.Va., and Oxford, Miss.

D e t a i l s a t h t t p : / / w w w. smithsonianmag.com/travel/The20-Best-Small-Towns-in-America. html

Two Virginia communities get Appalachian Trail designation B U E N A V I S TA , Va . ( A P ) — Tw o Vi rg i n i a c o m m u n i t i e s are celebrating the official designations as the newest Appalachian Trail Communities.

O f f i c i a l s s a y B u e n a Vi s t a and Glasgow are marking the designations on Thursday after the two communities collaborated to enhance awareness of the trail in their areas.

The designation is part of a program from the nonprofit group responsible for management and protection of the estimated 2,180-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

The program launched in 2 0 1 0 re c o g n i z e s c o m m u n i t i e s for their part in promoting awareness of the Appalachian Trail as an important local and national asset. It serves to assist communities with sustainable economic development through tourism and outdoor recreation.

Tube officials publish London Olympic travel map

trips on busy days.

As for tourists, transport officials plan to flood the zone with volunteers and customer service agents to guide them through the London transport maze. The volunteers will being wearing high-profile magenta — the color of all the signs offering directions.

City transport leaders have re j e c t e d f e a r s t h a t L o n d o n ’ s t r a n s p o r t s y s t e m s w i l l l u rc h into chaos during the Olympics,

LONDON (AP) — Don’t say we didn’t tell you.

London transit officials released m o re d a t a M o n d a y o n w h i c h Underground subway and rail stations will be the busiest during this summer ’s London Olympics and Paralympics — hoping that city’s beleaguered commuters might tweak their travel patterns to ease congestion.

The information is all part of a huge push to get travelers to switch to less crowded routes, to work from home, or to walk to nearby stations that might be less busy.

London Bridge, Waterloo and Bank are expected to see a crush of travelers throughout the July 27-Aug. 12 games, while other sites like Earl’s Court will be exceptionally busy only on certain days.

“The people we need to re a c h a re t h e p e o p l e w h o c a n m o d i f y t h e i r b e h a v i o r, ” s a i d Ve r n o n E v e r i t t , Tr a n s p o r t for London’s director of marketing.

London’s transport system must work — and work well — if the games are to be considered a success. On any given day, the creaking network already handles 12 million trips. The Olympics is estimated to add 3 million extra

spending 8.8 million pounds ($13.3 million) to make people aware of the problems and offer advice on what to do.

Another 6.5 billion pounds ($10.2 billion) has also been invested in making trains faster and more comfortable.

For those trying to plan, the www.getaheadofthegames.com site has an interactive map that shows big red circles around the busiest stations and explanations of the busiest times.

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Experience the phenomenon at Chesterfield Mall

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Little girls and grown-up girls still young at heart flocked to the opening of the new American Girl Store in Chesterfield Mall on April 21 eager to get the full American Girl experience.

Being in the latter group of girls, I was thrilled to have the chance to get a sneak peek of the new store a couple of days before the official grand opening. OK, full disclosure

and did extra chores around the house to earn more money. There was an unfortunate blip along the way involving my rolled up wad of cash and the washing machine that caused a lot of panic and even more tears, but suffice it to say I got my Samantha doll.

Over the next few years, I continued to save my money and added a string of outfits and books to my collection. There was the red taffeta Christmas dress, the plaid winter cape with matching white

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The doll hair salon, above, at the new American Girl Store offers a variety of hair styles to choose from as well as pampering sessions and even ear piercing. Below left, Arianna Dougan, 6, relaxes in the store's bistro with her doll Lexie. Bottom, Danni Cotter, 5, and Remi Cotter, 3, have fun checking out this horse friend and matching riding outfits.

here. I own an American Girl doll myself. Specifically, I have a vintage Samantha doll I bought myself as a 12-year-old with a year’s worth of saved up birthday and Christmas money.

I remember getting my first American Girl catalog in the mail and being mesmerized by the beautiful dolls, their dresses and shiny accessories. Back then, it was still the Pleasant Company and there were only three dolls in the collection: Kirsten, the spirited pioneer girl; Samantha, the upper-class Edwardian girl with a heart of gold; and the plucky and patriotic Molly growing up during World War II. Right from the start, Samantha stole my heart with her luxurious brown wavy hair, fine dresses and turn-of-the-century manners. Samantha was a lady.

Of course, I asked my parents immediately to buy me a Samantha doll but at $75, the price was just too steep. Instead, my forwardthinking mother told me that “if I really wanted the doll, I would have to buy her myself.” So that’s exactly what I did. It took a year of saving every dollar that came my way. I saved birthday and Christmas gifts

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furry hat and muff, and my favorite, the white sailor suit with its tiny brass whistle.

All of these memories came flooding back when I walked through the doors of the new Chesterfield store. Despite this being a soft opening, word had gotten out and the place was packed with excited girls, moms and grandparents. With just under 11,000-square-feet of retail space, this store is cozier than the famous Chicago flagship location but still manages to pack in all of the best parts.

The store features a complete assortment of the brand’s signature historical dolls and its contemporary dolls, along with a selection of outfits for both girls and dolls, accessories and books. One of the most popular attractions is the doll hair salon, where girls can pamper their dolls with a variety of salon services from ponytails to facials and even ear piercing. There’s also the “Creativi-tees” boutique, where girls can create their own personalized T-shirts.

The Chesterfield store also features a 22-seat bistro where girls and their dolls can enjoy

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lunch, dessert or afternoon tea.

This is slightly different from the larger café that is usually found in American Girl stores. Susan Jevins, senior public relations associate at American Girl, described the bistro as a “doll house within a doll house” concept pointing out the front facade, which resembles a traditional toy doll house. She said the concept came about as a creative way of incorporating a dining area within the Chesterfield store’s smaller space compared with Chicago’s massive 53,000square-feet of space. The result is an intimate dining area where girls can bring their dolls (or borrow if they’ve forgotten their own) and enjoy a light meal. There is also a 12-seat adjoining private dining area that can be rented out for birthday parties or larger groups.

The menu includes entrees such as Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, Butterfly Pasta, Cheesy Cheese Pizza and Mediterranean Salad. Small plates include Warm ArtichokeSpinach Dip, Old-Fashioned Tomato Soup and Fancy Fruit Kabobs to name a few. For dessert, tuck into a Classic Banana Split, Raspberry

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Sorbet Sundae or a Celebration Milk Shake. Then there’s the Anytime Tea, which features a traditional afternoon tea complete with dainty tea sandwiches, a selection of sweet treats washed down with a pot of hot tea or cocoa.

Wade Opland, vice president of retail at American Girl, said St. Louis was a “natural” choice for American Girl to come to. He said information gleaned from the company’s base of catalog customers showed that St. Louis was a prime market for the brand.

“Through feedback, it was very overwhelming that St. Louis customers want to see, feel, touch and experience the ultimate brand experience which is the store,” said Opland.

Opland said it took about two and a half years to bring the St. Louis store to fruition. He said the Chesterfield Mall location was ideal for what the company was looking for.

“Chesterfield Mall was a very good fit for us based upon where it’s located in the city where our customers live, easy for moms to get to for girls and birthday parties,

great parking...a great location in the mall. It just became a natural fit for us,” he said.

Opland was also optimistic about opening a new store in a sluggish economy.

“American Girl has weathered the economic climate pretty well.

Historically, toys do in a recession.

We won’t spend on ourselves but we will spend on our kids. And on top of that, the wholesome brand of American Girl, the quality concept of this beautiful doll for lifelong play is really steadfast of our business. And obviously, it’s a brand that moms trust and girls love. That coupled with our quality product, we’ve fared pretty darn well during tough times,” he said. “We’re not opening 50 stores a year. We’ve opened three stores this year, so this is pretty aggressive for American Girl. This is the only store in Missouri. This is a lovely beautiful store. We love it.”

The St. Louis American Girl store is in Chesterfield Mall, located at the intersection of I-64 and Clarkson Road. For more information, call (636) 532-4004 or visit www. chesterfield-mall.com.

Family Focus

Strokes don't play favorites Don't put off those lifestyle changes

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge A stroke can strike anyone of any age at anytime. Did you know that every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke? In 2008 alone, more than 133,000 Americans died from stroke—or one person every four minutes— making it the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It's a scary thought and one that everyone should be aware of.

May is Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a great time to familiarize yourself with the risk associated with a stroke and the ways to help protect yourself. It is also a chance to recognize the symptoms so you'll know how to spot a stroke if one occurs. Many people can go on to make a good recovery with prompt medical attention.

A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, occurs when a blockage stops the flow of blood to the brain or when a blood vessel in or around the brain bursts. Although many people think of stroke as a condition that affects only older adults, strokes can and do occur in people of all ages. In fact, nearly a quarter of all strokes occur in people younger than age 65.

Each year, almost 800,000 strokes occur in the United States. Strokes often lead to serious, life-changing complications that include: • Paralysis or weakness on one side of the body.

• Problems with thinking, awareness, attention, learning, judgment, and memory.

• Problems understanding or forming speech.

• Difficulty controlling or expressing emotions.

• Numbness or strange sensations.

• Pain in the hands and feet.

• Depression.

To help protect yourself and your loved ones, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists these steps you can take to prevent a stroke and how to spot a stroke if one occurs.

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Regular blood pressure checks are essential in defense of a stroke.

Lowering Your Risk for Stroke Demographic factors such as family history, age, sex, and race/ ethnicity can all play a role in an individual's stroke risk. Regardless of your background, however, there are several things you can do to lower your chances of having a stroke. For example, cigarette smoking contributes to one in every five strokes in the United States.

Smoking – and even exposure to second-hand smoke – can thicken the blood and make it more likely to clot. Thicker blood flow can lead to increased plaque buildup in your arteries and damage to the blood vessels leading to the brain, which can cause or worsen a stroke. So, quit smoking—or better yet, don't start.

In 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services launched the Million Hearts initiative to prevent a million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. A primary focus is on the ABCS to prevent cardiovascular disease, including stroke, and contribute to overall health. They are: • Appropriate Aspirin therapy: Ask your doctor if taking aspirin is right for you.

• Blood pressure control: Keeping your blood pressure under control reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke. More than half of the world's stroke deaths are caused by elevated blood pressure levels.

• Cholesterol management: Get your cholesterol checked regularly and manage it with diet and

physical activity or with medication, if needed.

• Smoking cessation: Get help at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. And a few others to follow: • Exercise regularly.

• Eat a healthy diet that's low in sodium.

• Maintain a healthy weight.

• Prevent or control diabetes.

• Limit your alcohol intake (fewer than two drinks per day for men, or one drink per day for women).

Recognizing the Signs of Stroke When responding to a stroke, every minute counts. The sooner a patient receives medical treatment, the lower the risk for death or disability. If you or someone you know exhibits the following signs or symptoms, call 9-1-1 immediately:

• Numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body • Confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding • Trouble seeing in one or both eyes • Trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance and coordination • Severe headache with no known cause • Remember, getting immediate medical attention for stroke is crucial to preventing disability and death, so don't delay—dial 9-1-1.

To learn more about reducing your risk for stroke, visit www. millionhearts.hhs.gov, a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over 5 years or the CDC website at www.cdc.gov.

Israel bans underweight ad models JERUSALEM (AP) — A new Israeli law is trying to fight the spread of eating disorders by banning underweight models from local advertising and requiring publications to disclose when they use altered images to make women and men appear thinner.

The law, passed late Monday, appears to be the first attempt by any government to use legislation to take on a fashion industry accused of abetting eating disorders by idealizing extreme thinness.

It could become a model for other countries grappling with the spread of anorexia and bulimia, particularly among young women.

The law’s supporters said they hoped it would encourage the use of healthy models in local advertising and heighten awareness of digital tricks that transform already thin women into illusory waifs.

“We want to break the illusion that the model we see is real,” said Liad Gil-Har, assistant to law sponsor Dr. Rachel Adato, who compares the battle against eating disorders to the struggle against smoking.

In Israel, about 2 percent of all girls between 14 and 18 have severe eating disorders, which is a statistic similar to other developed countries, said anthropologist Sigal Gooldin who studies eating disorders.

The new law requires models to produce a medical

report, dating back no more than three months, at every shoot that will be used on the Israeli market, stating that they are not malnourished by World Health Organization standards.

The U.N. agency uses a standard known as the body mass index — calculated by dividing weight by height — to determine malnutrition. WHO says a body-mass index below 18.5 is indicative of malnutrition, said Adato, a gynecologist.

According to that standard, a woman 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 meters) tall should weigh no less than 119 pounds (54 kilograms).

Any advertisement published for the Israeli market must also have a clearly written notice disclosing if the model used in it was digitally altered to make her, or him, look thinner. The law will not apply to foreign publications sold in Israel.

The law was championed by one of Israel’s top model agents, Adi Barkan, who said in 30 years of work, he saw young women become skinnier and sicker while struggling to fit the shrinking mold of what the industry considered attractive.

“They look like dead girls,” Barkan said.

Critics said the legislation should have focused on health, not weight, saying many models were naturally

very thin.

“The health of the model ... should be evaluated. Our weight can change hour to hour,” said David Herzog, a professor of psychiatry and a leading U.S. expert on eating disorders.

Top Israeli model Adi Neumman said she wouldn’t pass under the new rules, because her BMI was 18.3. Neumman said she ate well and exercised.

She said legislation should have focused on health and well-being, not weight.

“Force actual tests. Make girls go to a doctor. Get a system to follow girls who are found to be puking,” she said.

Legislator Adato said only 5 percent of women had BMI that naturally fell under 18.5.

“On the one hand, maybe we’ll hurt a few models,” Adato said. “On the other hand, we’ll save a lot of children.”

Pressure on the fashion industry has intensified in recent years, sparked by the deaths of models in Brazil and Uruguay from medical complications linked to eating disorders.

Uruguayan model, Luisel Ramos, 22, collapsed soon after stepping off the runway in August 2006, reportedly of anorexia-linked heart failure.

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Music

Sassy, sexy and soulful "Memphis" a hit at The Fox

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

S

assy, sexy and soulful are the words that come to mind when describing “Memphis,” the latest Broadway hit to make its Fox Theatre debut. The packed opening night performance on May 1 held audience members captive with a story of love and ambition set against the backdrop of racism and segregation in 1950s Memphis, Tenn., and the soulful music of Beale Street’s famous rhythm and blues clubs.

My husband and I were both really looking forward to this production. For once, we were about to see something new as opposed to a show that had been running nearly as long as we’ve been alive.

We had high hopes for something fresh and different and we weren’t disappointed.

“Memphis” tells the story of Huey Calhoun, a young white DJ with a love for “race” music that “good, Christian folks” wouldn’t dare listen to. Instead, the airwaves are filled with the tame, steadfast sounds of Perry Como and Roy Rodgers.

One night Huey stumbles into the basement Beale Street club of Delray and hears Delray’s beautiful and talented little sister, Felicia, who sings in the club. Their shared love of music brings them together despite the overwhelming odds against them.

Lead actor Bryan Fenkart as Huey brings a kind of naive joy to the role and you can’t help but root for him as he stubbornly persists with his dream of getting the music – and the girl – he loves on the radio.

Felicia Boswell is stunning as club singer Felicia. She struts around on stage with both purpose and poise and belts out songs like nobody’s business. A perfect combination of attitude and grace, Boswell could easily give both Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson a run for their money.

I had no expectations for this show

except to enjoy myself. I certainly did enjoy myself, but I was pleasantly surprised at how realistic and edgy this production is. The show pulls no punches when it tackles the issues of racism, segregation and domestic violence. The was an audible gasp from the audience when one cast member drops the N-bomb – twice. There’s also a fair amount of profanity sprinkled throughout, as well as an intense scene of sickening racially-motivated violence.

Anyone who is considering seeing “Memphis” (and I would highly recommend that you do) should bear in mind the Fox’s content advisory, which lists “adult language,” “sexual situations and dialogue,” “racial comments” and “depictions of violence.”

That said, “Memphis” still manages to be an uplifting and toetapping show. There is plenty of humor that perfectly balances out the more serious issues and the music is top-notch. Felicia Boswell’s solo was mesmerizing. She confidently owned the stage and sang her heart out to roaring applause. Rhett George as Gator also stood out. After spending nearly all of the first act completely silent (his character stopped talking as a child), he finally finds his voice during a crucial moment that brought tears to my eyes.

“The Lion King” this is not nor is it the fun-filled romp that is “Mamma Mia.” “Memphis” is just as much fun and has just as much heart as other musicals, but it is fleshed out more with an edgy attitude and the courage to face a slew of uncomfortable issues head on.

“Memphis” runs through May 13 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Tickets prices start at $15, $25 and $30 depending on performance date and time. Prices are subject to change; refer to fabulousfox.com for current pricing.

Tickets are available at the Fox Theatre Box Office, online at metrotix.com and by phone at (314) 534-1111. Group discounts are available by calling (314) 535-2900.

The Fabulous Fox Theatre is located in Grand Center at 527 N. Grand Blvd. in St. Louis, MO.

Paul Kolnik

Felicia Boswell and Bryan Fenkart in "Memphis."

Underwood tour to stop in St. Louis Superstar Carrie Underwood announced this morning during her appearance on Good Morning America to promote her new album, Blown Away, in stores today, that she will launch a headline North American arena tour this fall, “The Blown Away Tour.” The tour will also include an international run of shows this summer sponsored by Olay, including her first-ever United Kingdom concert taking place at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London on June 21, which sold-out in 90 minutes. Additional international concert dates will be announced soon.

Underwood will appear Nov. 20 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

The North American tour dates will be presented and hydrated by vitaminwater®, sponsored by Olay, and promoted by AEG Live. Special guest Hunter Hayes will open. Tickets will be available for “The Blown Away Tour” beginning Friday, May 11. Go to www. carrieunderwood.fm for additional on sale information.

“I can’t wait to get back out on the road and perform new music from my new album for my fans,” says Carrie. “We have a lot of exciting things planned!”

Carrie is donating $1 from each ticket sold on the North American leg of “The Blown Away Tour” to support Red Cross disaster relief. Every year, the American Red Cross prepares for and responds to

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nearly 70,000 disasters across the United States. This donation will help the Red Cross provide shelter, food, and emotional support for those in need after a disaster.

Proceeds from her Canadian concerts will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross.

Carrie’s two previous headline tours, 2008’s “Carnival Ride Tour” and 2010’s “Play On Tour,” performed for a combined total of nearly 250 shows with 2.2 million fans in attendance, and she wrapped both years as the top-ranked female country touring artist.

Since releasing Some Hearts in 2005, Underwood has sold more than 14 million albums with Some Hearts, 2007’s Carnival Ride, and 2009’s Play On. She’s amassed 14 No. 1 singles, six of which she co-wrote, and became the first country artist in history and the only American Idol winner ever to achieve 10 No. 1 singles from their first two albums. Underwood currently leads the nominations for the upcoming CMT Music Awards with five. She is a five-time Grammy winner, a two-time Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, a three-time Country Music Association and ACM Female Vocalist winner, and a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Visit www.carrieunderwood.fm for up to date information on “The Blown Away Tour.”

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Music Tuning in Touhill plans events through summer The Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of MissouriSt. Louis is wrapping up its 2011-12 season.

All single tickets on sale, unless otherwise noted, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at 314-516-4949.

A LIFE UNHAPPENING May 11; Fri @ 7:30PM; $27, $25 The St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is pleased to partner with writer and producer Adam E. Stone to present the World Premiere of A Life Unhappening, a spoken-word ballet, in one act, about the impact of Alzheimer's disease on three generations of one woman's family. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales for this event will go directly to the St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.

EMERSON SPRING TO DANCE 2012 Presented by Dance St. Louis and the Touhill May 24 – 26; 5:30 PM; $10 The 5th annual SPRING TO DANCE is a treasure box of dance from cutting-edge to classic, with 30 companies, three days, and a different program every evening all for just $10 a night.

AMBASSADORS OF HARMONY June 23; Sat @ 2 & 8PM; $31, $27, $24 Your favorite a capella chorus is as entertaining as ever as it puts its signature sound to beloved songs. The annual Ambassadors of Harmony June concert boasts all the award-winning showmanship and talent audiences adore each December.

THE BIG MUDDY DANCE COMPANY IN CONCERT June 29 & 30; Fri & Sat @ 8PM; $22 The Big Muddy Dance Company is a professional contemporary jazz dance company based in the heart of downtown St Louis. The company presents some of the finest trained dancers performing an eclectic repertoire of new and classic dance works.

ALL THAT TAP XXI July 28; Sat @7PM; $22 Some of the brightest lights in the tap dance world will sparkle on the Touhill stage in ALL THAT TAP XXI, the crowning glory of the 21st weeklong festival.

Fox to host Celtic Thunder Th e N i n e N e t w o r k p re s e n t s Celtic Thunder "Voyage" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Fox Theatre.

Tickets are $75, $60 and $45 and are available at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix. com.

Surpassing sales of one million units combined, the musical phenomenon that is Celtic Thunder has been hailed as Billboard’s Top World Music A r t i s t , a l o n g w i t h To p Wo r l d Music Imprint and Top World Album of 2011 for Heritage.

Their new CD/DVD concert special, "Voyage" continues to pay homage to the musical culture of Ireland, while exploring the musical journey each soloist has undertaken since the beginning of Celtic Thunder four years a g o . T h e g ro u p p e r f o r m a n c e s highlight the diversity of Irish music and song; from the powerful rendition of “Dulaman” t o t h e l o v e s o n g “ M a i d o f

on popular music: the name ‘The Jacksons’ is known around the world, and they remain the biggestselling family in music of all time.

Celebrate their extraordinary career and witness music history firsthand this summer when the Jacksons reunite for the Unity Tour 2012.

C u l m o re , ” t h e c o l l e c t i o n a l s o features a rousing performance of “Galway Girl” and beloved Irish party song “My Irish Molly-O.” To view highlights of "Voyage" please click here: http://bcove. me/11tep1gm.

The Fox will host the Fox to host Crosby, Jacksons The Jacksons Unity Tour 2012 will Stills & Nash roll into the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. on July 11.

Tickets are $65, $55 and $45 and are available at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com.

Adored by millions of fans the world over, the Jacksons forever changed the landscape of popular m u s i c . W hen siblings Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, and Tito Jackson rose to fame with their late brother Michael in the 1970s, they instantly became an unstoppable global sensation. The Jacksons' unique brand of soulful pop-funk, their lengthy catalogue of hits, and their impeccable live performances have made them one of the most beloved musical acts of all time.

The Jacksons last toured together, in support of their album Victory, in 1984. The Jacksons’ Victory tour was the first of its kind and drew over 2.5 million people to Stadiums across America to see their performances. Now, for the first time in nearly three decades, the group will be back on stage together for the hotly-anticipated Unity Tour 2012. The group will embark on a worldwide series of shows this summer, beginning in the U.S., playing the hits from all the eras of their celebrated career: They will perform their universally beloved hits from the Jackson 5, the Jacksons, and Jermaine Jackson’s solo career.

The Jacksons’ signature sundrenched harmonies, energetic stage presence, and roster of smash hits have left an indelible mark

The Fabulous Fox will host ground-breaking rock music act Crosby, Stills and Nash at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2.

Tickets are $101, $76, $61 and $46 and are available at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/5341111 . O rd e r t i c k e t s o n l i n e a t www.metrotix.com.

Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) have announced an extensive U . S . s u m m e r t o u r, b e g i n n i n g early June and continuing through the end of September.

The tour will stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on August 2 at 8 pm.

CSN will be donating $1 from each ticket sold on the U.S. S u m m e r To u r t o c h a r i t y. I n addition, special benefit seats will be available for purchase through The Guacamole Fund (www.guacfund.org).

The players accompanying Crosby, Stills & Nash on their 2 0 1 2 t o u r a re : To d d C a l d w e l l (organ), Shane Fontayne (guitar), Steve DiStanislao (drums), Kevin McCormick (bass), and James Raymond (keyboards).

More than four decades since CSN first harmonized in Laurel Canyon, and played their firstever concert as a trio at the legendary Woodstock festival, its members continue a creative partnership that is one of the most influential and enduring in music. David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash have each been inducted into the

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two times—once with Crosby, Stills & Nash, and a second time with The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Hollies, respectively. They have also been inducted into the Songwriter ’s Hall of Fame, with the honor recognizing both CSN as a group, and each member as individual solo artists.

CSN’s music first became a cornerstone of rock ‘n roll with the self-titled 1969 debut LP, one of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest A l b u m s o f A l l Ti m e . ” E v e r since—through changing times, various configurations, and acclaimed solo careers—Crosby, Stills & Nash have continued t o t o u r a n d re c o rd a s “ t h re e together.” www.crosbystillsnash. com

Apple to perform at the Peabody On June 19, Clean Slate/Epic Records will release Fiona Apple’s first album in seven years. The Grammy-winning artist will launch a summer headline tour that evening at the State Theatre in Ithaca, NY. The run, which will include performances at The Governors Ball Music Festival on New York City’s Randall’s Island (June 24) and Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (July 13), will conclude at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA on July 29.

The tour includes a stop in St. Louis on July 14 when she takes the state at the Peabody Opera House.

For ticket information, visit www. peabodyoperahouse.com.

“Every Single Night,” the collection’s first single, will be available beginning Tuesday, April 24, on the iTunes Store, where

fans will also be able to pre-order the album. The cover for THE IDLER WHEEL… will feature an illustration by Apple.

“Whet your appetite for a new Fiona LP (yes!) with this tasty, arresting new ballad, which she busted out during a SXSW show,” said Rolling Stone, placing “Every Single Night” on the “RS Playlist” w h i l e T h e N e w Yo r k Ti m e s marveled at how it “seesawed between lullaby and vehement chantey.”

“Every Single Night” was one of three new songs Apple introduced on her recent sold-out spring tour – her first outing in five years.

New York Magazine’s Vulture. com hailed her performances as “mind-blowing” while the Village Voice called her “a lightning-rod presence” and the Philadelphia Inquirer observed: “the word performance doesn’t seem apt. There’s nothing pat about what she does.”

“Fiona Apple has control. That’s clear from the moment she took the stage,” said The New York Times.

“She has always been part blues woman, part dark cabaret singer, part illicit rock confessor. Her songs limn the erotics of danger and also the pains of disappointment, drawing equal strength from both."

Apple made her debut at age 19 with 1996’s Tidal, which is certified triple Platinum. Rolling Stone named her Artist of the Year in 1997 and in 1998 she won a GRAMMY for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for one of the album’s singles, “Criminal.” When the Pawn…followed in 1999, and was hailed by Entertainment Weekly as “the work of an original.”

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Music Music calendar Thursday, May 10 Celia's Big Rock Band, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Kittie w/ Blackguard, Bonded by Blood, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Spin the Bottle, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 11 Music of Led Zeppelin, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Tennis, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Handguns, Ivy League, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Royal Bangs, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

The Polyphonic Spree w/ Sweet Lee Morrow, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Scott and Karl, 3:00 p.m. / Fantasy, 8:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton Mayham Mayhem 2: The Moombahton Massive Tour, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 12 Wa r n e r D r i v e w / F o rg i v e n Projects, Breaking Daylight, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Maps And Atlases w/ So Many Dynamos, Sister Crayon, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

American Idle, 3:00 p.m. / Fantasy, 8:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton Amy Ray w/ Larkin Poe, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 13 Mother's Day Gospel Fest, Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

Michael Feinstein, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m.

Denise Thimes and Friends, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m.

Go Radio w/ This Providence, Tyler Carter, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Ultraviolets, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 15 Anders Osborne, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Simplified, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Michael Trieb, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.

H a rd c o re C l a s s i c s , S h e l d o n Concert Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 16 Mark Johnson & Chris Ethington, Humdinger's, Maryville, 8:00 p.m.

Deer Tick w/ Turbo Fruits, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Chuck Berry w/ The Mondin Band, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Jay N Waylon, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 6:00 p.m.

Tyrone Wells w/ Joe Brooks, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

The Harmed Brothers, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 17 Active Child w/ Balam Acab, Superhumanoids, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Ultraviolets, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m.

Gregory Alan Isakov w/ Geoff Koch, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

A a ro n K a m m a n d t h e O n e Drops, Laurie's Place (Back Bar), Edwardsville, 10:00 p.m.

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Memoryhouse, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Band of Brothers, Darren Ludy, poetiq, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 18 Quintron and Miss Pussycat w/ Britches, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Luther Dickinson and The Wandering, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Jay N Waylon, 3:00 p.m. / Planet Boogie, 8:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton Katie Herzig w/ Matthew Perryman Jones, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Igor & The Red Elvises, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m.

Show-Me Burlesque Fest, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Rhapsody in Blue, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Frank Vignola w/ Vinny Raniolo, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Whiskey River, Laurie's Place, Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m.

Hoodie Allen w/ The Chalkboyz, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Fister w/ Everything Went Black, Sine Nomine, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Dave Mason, The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

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Thursday, May 24

420 Crossing, Humdinger's, Maryville, 8:00 p.m.

Mo' Pleasure, Laurie's Place (Front Bar), Edwardsville, 6:30 p.m.

First Blood w/ Naysayer, Born From Pain, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

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

Elephant Revival, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

DJ Too Tall, Laurie's Place (Back Bar), Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m.

Horse Feathers w/ Matt Bauer, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Al Scorch w/ Miss Jubilee, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Haarp, Lung, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Adam Hajari (of the Blind Nils) w/ Cassie Morgan, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.

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Javier Mendoza and Friends, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

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

New Orleans Suspects, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 25 Who's Drivin, Laurie's Place (Back Bar), Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m.

Local H w/ Animal Empty, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m.

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Hoosier Daddy's, 3:00 p.m. / Planet Boogie, 8:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton 2012 Show Me Show(case) feat.

Bo and the Locomotive, Little Horn, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Frank Vignola w/ Vinny Raniolo, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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Dining Delights A happy marriage between salsa and stir-fry

By ELEANOR HOH For The Associated Press Stir-fry and salsa aren’t traditional companions on the plate, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be a little common ground.

As a wok cooking teacher, I’m constantly looking for new ways to use my wok, including with cuisines other than Asian. And it turns out the Hispanic world has a wealth of ingredients and classic recipes perfectly suited to this cooking style.

T h o u g h I g re w u p i n H o n g Kong — where I watched local cooks use huge cast-iron woks to prepare classic street foods such as choutofu (stinky tofu), stuffed peppers, curried octopus and roasted chestnuts — I now live in Miami, a city rich with Cuban culture. I’ve noticed many similarities in cooking techniques, ingredients and seasonings between the cultures.

Cuban-style paella, for example, is similar to Asian fried rice. Even the paella pan resembles a wok.

Look more broadly across Hispanic cuisines and examples are plentiful. Churros and Chinese crullers are both crispy deep-fried dough sticks. Fillings for quesadillas, fajitas and tacos are basically stir-fried beef, chicken or pork.

In Peru, which has a sizeable population of Chinese i m m i g r a n t s , t h e re i s e v e n a n Asian-Peruvian fusion dish known as chifa, a mash-up of the term “chow fan,” which refers to Chinese fried rice.

Chifa — basically fried rice with native Peruvian ingredients, often leftovers, and soy sauce — has become an integral part of Peruvian cuisine.

One of the most common ways to cook in a wok is to do so briefly at very high heat. This i s w h y i n g re d i e n t s o f t e n a re cooked in batches according to how long they should take. For example, vegetables go in until just tender, but still lightly crisp, then are removed from the pan.

Next, the meat is cooked until nicely seared, then everything is combined.

This same approach works w i t h H i s p a n i c i n g re d i e n t s . I t can be as simple as stir-frying some onion, peppers and other vegetables, then setting those aside. Add some thinly sliced beef, pork or chicken with Hispanic seasonings and cook that. When the meat is ready, combine everything and use as a filling for tacos.

But woks can do more than s t i r - f r y, a n d t h a t v e r s a t i l i t y is what makes them so useful for other cuisines. Because of their shape and wide opening, woks are great for deep frying, steaming, stewing, toasting spices and nuts, even baking.

For example, a wok can fry up churros as easily as wontonwrapped dumplings or spring rolls. It also can be used to fry plantains. And in both cases, the attachable wire rack that clips to the side of the wok is excellent for draining excess oil from the fried foods.

Don’t have a paella pan? Use a large wok. It also does a fine job with arroz con pollo — brown the chicken, cook the sofrito and tomato sauce, then add the rice

and other ingredients. I’ve even made tortilla omelets in my wok.

Start by stir-frying the vegetables in the wok, then add the mixture of egg and cheese. Set the entire thing in the oven (set on a wok ring) and bake.

WOK PICADILLO A cast-iron wok over gas heat is the best choice. But in a pinch, a large cast-iron skillet can be substituted. A stainless or carbon steel wok also can be used, though you may find you need to use more oil to prevent sticking. Never use nonstick woks for high-heat frying; they aren’t made to tolerate extreme heat.

Because speed is essential when cooking at high heat in a wok, it’s important to have all ingredients prepped ahead. If you are using a small wok or a skillet, you may need to cook the meat in two batches. Avoid crowding the pan, as this cools it.

The meat also should be cooked in two batches if your stove is electric, which does not maintain temperature as well as gas.

Stainless steel spatulas with a wooden handle and curved edge work best with steel or cast-iron woks.

This dish is best served with rice, especially red or brown.

Start the rice cooking as you prep your ingredients so everything is ready at the same time.

Start to finish: 30 minutes Servings: 4 1 tablespoon tamari or good (MSG-free) soy sauce 1 teaspoon medium drinking sherry 2 teaspoons of cornstarch 2 pinches white pepper 1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef 1 tablespoon canola or other high-heat oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped 1/2 medium green bell pepper, cored and finely chopped 1/2 medium red bell pepper, cored and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, diced 2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped 1 / 4 c u p d i c e d g re e n o l i v e s with pimentos 1/4 cup raisins 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon paprika Juice of 1 lime Sprigs of fresh cilantro, mint or parsley, to serve In a medium bowl, whisk t o g e t h e r t h e t a m a r i , s h e r r y, c o r n s t a rc h a n d w h i t e p e p p e r.

Add the ground beef and mix until thoroughly incorporated.

Set aside.

Set your wok over high and let heat for 1 minute. Add 1/2 tablespoon of the oil and heat until it shimmers. Add the onion and both bell peppers. As soon as they hit the wok, immediately stir them around the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the onions and peppers are just barely cooked and still firm and colorful.

Transfer the vegetables to a plate. Use paper towels to dry the wok, then return it to the heat.

When the wok is hot again, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil and heat until it shimmers. Add the garlic first, then immediately add the ground beef.

Use the back of the spatula to spread the beef across the wok as if frying a wide burger. Let the meat sear on one side until golden brown. This gives your meat a crispy exterior with juicy interior.

You can test for doneness by flipping beef in the center of your wok where the heat is the hottest. If it is golden brown, flip all the beef and start breaking it up with your spatula.

Once the beef is just cooked (when you don’t see any red, about 7 minutes), return the onionpepper mixture to the pan. Add the tomatoes, olives, raisins, cumin, oregano and paprika. Mix well, then reduce heat to medium and fry for 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice.

Serve spooned over rice and topped with fresh cilantro, mint or parsley.

Nutrition information per

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serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 340 calories; 160 calories from fat (47 percent of total calories); 17 g fat (5 g saturated; 0.5 g trans f a t s ) ; 7 5 m g c h o l e s t e ro l ; 1 9 g carbohydrate; 25 g protein; 3 g fiber; 670 mg sodium.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Eleanor Hoh teaches wok-style cooking and blogs about it at http://www.eleanorhoh. com

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Spring clean your diet

Learn how to save calories and eat smarter

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Every year it's the same old story. Over indulge during the holidays and then spend the cold winter months curled up on the couch in a pair of comfy (and stretchy) sweat pants.

Our New Year's resolution to lose weight and get fit for summer brings a momentary feeling of optimism but that soon fades with the melting snow. By the time spring rolls around, the panic of swimsuit season has well and truly taken hold.

This time, break that cycle and make this the year that you spring clean your diet as well as your home. We all have busy schedules that can sometimes push our personal health goals to the bottom of our priority list. But a fresh season can bring a fresh start. Follow these five tips from the St. Louis District Dairy Council to help get your wayward diet back on track.

• Tip No. 1: Strive to reach the recommendations.

3 Servings of Dairy: The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans support research showing that three servings of low fat and fat free dairy products, as part of a healthy diet, can help reduce the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Consuming three servings of dairy each day can also help promote dental and bone health. Fitting in those three servings can be as easy as adding low fat milk to morning coffee, topping a salad with low fat shredded cheese, or getting a mid-afternoon chocolate fix by enjoying a glass of chocolate milk.

Whole Grains: In addition, the Dietary Guidelines recommend that half of the grains foods you eat be whole grain. By switching to 100 percent whole wheat breads, pastas or cereals, you can add much-needed fiber to your diet.

Fruits and Vegetables: Fruits and vegetables should fill half of the mealtime plate; and chances are you need to eat more of both.

Increasing fruit and vegetables helps to boost the amount of vitamins, minerals and fiber in your diet.

Spring is a great time to start checking out local farmers’ markets for seasonal produce.

The Goshen Market in Edwardsville (www. goshenmarket.org) opens this weekend, on Saturday, May 12 at 8 a.m. This weekly farmers' market features vendors from the local area selling everything from fresh produce and locally-raised meat products to baked goods and fresh herbs. You'll also find one-of-a-kind pieces from local artisans and other unique items. Other nearby farmers' markets include the historic Soulard Farmers' Market (www.soulardmarket.com) and Tower Grove Farmers' Market (www.tgmarket.org)

in St. Louis, as well as the Alton Farmers' and Artisans' Market (www.altonmainstreet.com).

Protein: When it comes to protein, the recommendation is to choose lean sources.

Consider adding fish to weekly lunch or dinner menus. You can also add variety to your protein line-up with Greek yogurt, low fat cheese, nuts and beans.

• Tip No. 2: Make breakfast a priority.

Cleaning up your diet can be as simple as making breakfast part of the morning routine.

A morning meal is a great way to get a supply of nutrients your body may be missing. Even something as quick and simple as enjoying a bowl of cereal and milk, along with fruit, can add calcium, potassium, protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber to your day. Or try this quick fix alternative: Easy To Please Yogurt Parfait Ingredients: 1/2 cup lightly drained canned peach slices 1 cup vanilla flavored yogurt 1/2 cup raisin-bran cereal Layer peaches, yogurt and cereal in a glass or cup. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories-360, Fat- 3.5 g, Protein- 15 g, Calcium 45 % dairy value • Tip No. 3: Make the swap.

Use simple substitutions to save calories and add nutrients. Switching from whole milk to skim milk will save nearly 80 calories and 9 grams of fat, without losing any nutrients. Or, if you just can't bear to make that big of a leap, compromise on 1 percent reduced fat milk. You'll still get all of the nutrients and save on calories and fat without sacrificing taste and texture.

Reduced fat cheese delivers the same punch of calcium and protein as regular cheese, but with less fat. And, swapping out sour cream for low fat or fat free yogurt in dip recipes can boost the taste while trimming the fat. Try this tangy take on a traditional creamy dip: Chipotle Pepper Dip Ingredients: 1 teaspoon chipotle pepper sauce 2 (8-ounce) containers low-fat plain yogurt 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Assorted cut vegetables or corn chips Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; mix until blended and refrigerate. Add shredded cheese. Serve with assorted cut vegetables or corn chips.

Nutrition Facts: Calories- 90, Fat- 3 g, Protein- 6 g, Calcium 20 % daily value • Tip No. 4: Add a snack.

The last thing you want to feel when you start changing your diet is hungry. That’s why snacks play such a major role in healthy

eating plans. Ditch the empty-calorie chips, and add fruit and yogurt, a cheese stick with whole grain crackers, or a simple glass of chocolate milk to your afternoon. These snacks will fill you up while providing nutrients to fuel your body. When it comes to smart snacks, check out the label and aim for 150-200 calories with plenty of protein, calcium, and other nutrients. You will feel charged up and ready to take on the afternoon.

• Tip No. 5: Get enough exercise.

Moving your body is just as important as eating healthy foods. The Dietary Guidelines recommend 60 or more minutes of physical activity a day for 6 to 17-year-olds, and

2 hours and 30 min of physical activity a week for 18 to 64-year-olds. Reaching the recommendation can help promote weight maintenance and heart health. Increasing physical activity levels can be as easy as parking at a distance and walking the parking lot, taking the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator, doing exercises while watching television or playing outside with the kids.

Putting these tips into practice can help spring clean your diet! For more information, contact St. Louis Dairy Council (314) 835-9668 or check us out at www. stldairycouncil.org and on Facebook at www. facebook.com/stldairycouncil

Danish restaurant ranked world's best – again

BY J.M. HIRSCH Associated Press A menu of lichen, pine needles and hay once again has trumped classic cuisines in a ranking of the world’s top restaurants.

For a third consecutive year, chef Rene Redzepi’s diminutive but innovative Danish restaurant Noma earned the top spot in Restaurant magazine’s annual S . P e l l e g r i n o Wo r l d ’ s 5 0 B e s t R e s t a u r a n t Aw a r d s , announced Monday in London.

Redzepi cooks with a meticulous focus on indigenous ingredients, from moss and snails to sloe berries and unripe plums. Since it opened in 2004, the Copenhagen restaurant has been credited with redefining Nordic cooking and gets thousands o f r e s e r v a t i o n r e q u e s t s a d a y. T h e c u r r e n t m e n u includes items such as “Cauliflower and pine” and

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The list’s second- and third-place restaurants also re m a i n e d u n c h a n g e d f ro m t h e 2 0 11 l i s t . S p a i n ’ s E l Celler de Can Roca, in Girona, and Mugaritz, in San Sebastian, once again were ranked Nos. 2 and 3. Also placing from Spain was Arzak, in San Sebastian, at No. 8.

The United States had three restaurants in the top 10, with Thomas Keller ’s Per Se in New York leading at No. 6 (moving up from the No. 10 spot last year).

Alinea, Grant Achatz’ ode to molecular gastronomy in Chicago, fell one spot to No. 7 in this year ’s ranking.

D a n i e l H u m m ’ s E l e v e n M a d i s o n P a r k i n N e w Yo r k shot up from No. 24 last year to tenth place this year.

Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck, London’s nod t o t h e m o l e c u l a r g a s t ro n o m y m o v e m e n t , f e l l f ro m fifth place to No. 13. But Blumenthal remained in the t o p 1 0 w i t h h i s re c e n t l y o p e n e d D i n n e r b y H e s t o n

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Blumenthal, also in London, going straight to No. 9.

Other U.S. restaurants to place in the top 50 include: Le Bernardin in New York (No. 19), Daniel Boulud’s Daniel in New York (No. 25), David Chang’s Momofuku Ssam Bar in New York (No. 37), Keller ’s The French Laundry in Yountville, Calif. (No. 43), and David Kinch’s Manresa in Los Gatos, Calif. (No. 48).

The Top 10: 1 — Noma, Copenhagen, Denmark 2 — El Celler de Can Roca, Girona, Spain 3 — Mugaritz, San Sebastian, Spain 4 — D.O.M., Sao Paolo, Brazil 5 — Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy 6 — Per Se, New York, United States 7 — Alinea, Chicago, United States 8 — Arzak, San Sebastian, Spain 9 — Dinner by Heston Blumentahl, London, Britain 10 — Eleven Madison Park, New York, United States

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LOTS OF HARDWOOD! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1957 sq. ft.

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ALL BRICK 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, full finished lower level and 1 car garage. $99,900 Glen Carbon PR1002444

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1.38 ACRE LAKE LOT on beautiful Governor Bond Lake with amazing views of the main body. $125,000 Greenville PR100333 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

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3 Sunset Hills Garden of Trinity Plots Lot 393-c 1-3, All 3 for $4500.00. Call Cathy 417-2313541 or 417-779-2421.

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“MOTIVATED SELLER!” ARE YOU LOOKING for a little piece of nature? 4 bedrooms, patio overlooking 2 acres of wooded acreage. Quick and easy access to highways. $305,000 Edwardsville PR100023

SPLIT BEDROOM Craftsman style with wood flooring, bayed breakfast & luxury master. Agent related. $294,900 Edwardsville PR9334

QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS GLISTEN in this kitchen! 4 bedroom, 3 bath two story, 3 car garage. $289,000 Edwardsville PR100126

CALLING ALL INVESTORS! Triplex with all having 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and fully rented. $83,000 Highland PR9861

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OPEN HOUSE SUN,Listing MAR 20, 1-3 Featured Listing Featured Listing Featured Listing CONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONS Featured PM DIANA MASSEY TEAM (618) 791-5024 (618) 791-9298 A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE has made this Associate a leader in the real estate market.

SANDY LANE (618) 792-7918 THE GLEAM OF HARDWOOD FLOORS welcomes you. Split bedroom floor plan, 3 bedroom, 3 bath. $279,000 Edwardsville PR100125

BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE HOME on 2 acres, floor-to-ceiling windows, oak cabinets & lovely oak staircase. $255,000 Alton PR9859

SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM, 3 BATH CONDO! Spectacular view of Sunset Hills Golf Course $239,900 Edwardsville PR9930

PRIVATE RETREAT on 1.51 acres! 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom.

Open floor plan. $230,000 Collinsville PR100132

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