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Garden art

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4 "Salute to the Troops" A tradition at Fair Sainit Louis.

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Mississippi River cruises offered.

6 Fair Saint Louis rocks 2017 entertainment lineup announced.

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14 Lake of the Ozarks Mixing learning with fun.

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2017-18 lineup announced.

J o h n Wi t h e r s p o o n , H e l i u m Comedy Club, St. Louis PrideFest St. Louis, Soldiers Memorial, St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates, Busch Stadium, St. Louis Howlin' Fridays: Lamont Hadley, National Blues Museum, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Jungle Boogie, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

STL Symphony Live: Just Imagine: The John Lennon Experience, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Civil Youth, My Legacy My Ghost, Calloway Circus, Man The Helm, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Peter Mayer Group, w/(TBA), Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Jetpack Bruce, Cost Of Desire, Mr. Wilson's Heroes, Love Kingsford, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Lamar Harris- Ballad of Atlantis, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

The Muny: Disney's The Little Mermaid, The Muny, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until June 29, 2017 Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: The Trial, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Diego y Frida: A Smile in the Middle of the Way, International

Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, Runs until August 4, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 S h a k e s p e a re F e s t i v a l 2 0 1 7 : The Winter's Tale, Forest Park, Shakespeare Glen, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Runs until June 24, 2017 STAGES St. Louis: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until July 2, 2017 Circus Flora: Time Flies, Grand Center, St. Louis, Runs Until June 25, 2017 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 13, 2017 The Modern Meal: Sustenance Through Ritual, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 6, 2017 Spectacle and Leisure in Paris: Degas to Mucha, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday June 24 __________ J o h n Wi t h e r s p o o n , H e l i u m Comedy Club, St. Louis

PrideFest St. Louis, Soldiers Memorial, St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates, Busch Stadium, St. Louis Barns Courtney, Foxtrax, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Thunderhead: The Rush Experience, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

The Weekend Routine, Strikes Back, Solancy, Tried&True, w/ Guests, Cicero's, University City, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Lamar Harris- Ballad of Atlantis, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

The Muny: Disney's The Little Mermaid, The Muny, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until June 29, 2017 Diego y Frida: A Smile in the Middle of the Way, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, Runs until August 4, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 S h a k e s p e a re F e s t i v a l 2 0 1 7 : The Winter's Tale, Forest Park, Shakespeare Glen, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

STAGES St. Louis: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until July 2, 2017 Circus Flora: Time Flies, Grand Center, St. Louis.

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People Add some extra appeal to your yard with garden art

By MELINDA MYERS Of The Edge Adding excitement to your garden is easy. You can create instant, year-round color, structure, motion and fun to your landscape with a bit of garden art.

Just like shopping for plants, look for pieces that complement your gardening style. And consider all the benefits each piece of art provides. Many pieces are functional as well as beautiful, helping you get the most from your garden budget.

In centuries past, garden art included statues of gods and beautiful people as well as pieces that mimicked nature’s ornamental qualities. You can still find those traditional garden statues. But these days you will also find colorful pieces made from a variety of weatherproof materials in a variety of styles.

L o o k f o r g a rd e n a r t t h a t ’ s functional as well as beautiful. You no longer need to settle for drab plant supports. Look for items like the Kaleidoscope Tomato Cage made of durable, heavy gauge steel and adorned with colorful weatherproof glass inserts. Train peas and pole beans up colorful and sturdy structures like Kaleidoscope Spiral Supports. These make creating an edible, ornamental landscape a breeze.

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The Kaleidoscope Tomato Cage provides a sturdy support for tomato plants while adding color to the landscape. garden art that moves in the wind.

Metal wind spinners, mobiles and wind chimes add motion and in some cases sound to the garden.

Try creating a bottle bush using individually mouth-blown art glass globes instead of wine bottles.

Select those suited to the outdoors.

Strategically place them in the garden, so you can enjoy the way the sunlight plays off the unique, colorful glass.

Add a bit of color and ornamental appeal when purchasing your next birdbath or bench. And don’t forget about other winged visitors. Some garden art, like poppy sways, also capture water for hummingbirds,

butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Artfully direct water from the roof using decorative rain chains into a rain barrel or mulched area.

Use this century-old technique to slow the flow of water, preventing mulch and mud from splashing onto the house. Those in cold climates will appreciate the beauty of the icecovered chains in winter.

Extend your enjoyment by lighting up the landscape with solar powered artwork. Set solar stakes donned with birds, roosters or calla lilies throughout the garden. You’ll enjoy their charming style by day and colorful glow at night. Lead

your guests to the front door or backyard garden with the help of solar powered Mosaic glass globes.

Include a bit of fun and whimsy in your landscape. Let your garden design and garden art reflect your personality. A flock of funky metal chickens meandering through the garden or school of steel Fish Out of Water Garden Stakes swimming through your perennials may just be the extra character your garden needs.

Take some time this season to finish off an established garden, create a focal point for a new garden or just add new life to an existing landscape. Whatever the reason,

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you’re sure to enjoy the added beauty only garden art can provide.

Melinda Myers has written more than 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series, including the latest Food Gardening For Everyone DVD set. Myers also hosts the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. She is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and was c o m m i s s i o n e d b y G a rd e n e r ’ s Supply Company for her expertise to write this article. Myers’ web site is www.melindamyers.com.

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Fair Saint Louis to feature "Salute to the Troops" For The Edge On Independence Day, Fair Saint Louis hosts the annual “Salute to the Troops,” a special commemorative event that honors approximately 300 Missouri and Illinois military service members and their families.

The event will take place on the #FairSTL Stage on Tuesday, July 4 at 5:35 p.m., ahead of the evening’s live entertainment.

“Fair Saint Louis is proud to host Salute to the Troops and represent St. Louis in honoring those who have fought to maintain for our freedom, as well as show our support for their families,” said James Boldt, general chairman of Fair Saint Louis 2017. “As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we invite Fairgoers to join us for the Salute to the Troops and celebrate these brave men and women.”

Twenty-five hundred American flags, donated by River City Casino, will be distributed to the Fair Saint Louis crowd to celebrate the local heroes, and a photo tribute will be shown on the #FairSTL Stage’s Jumbotron during the ceremony. The honorees and their families will receive Fair Saint Louis’ “Four Star” treatment with special VIP privileges all day. A representative from the Missouri National Guard will lead fairgoers in the National Anthem, while Mayor Lyda Krewson, Fair Saint Louis performer Matt Stillwell, and Brigadier General David Boyle, Director of the Joint Staff for the Missouri National Guard, will participate in the ceremony. Brigadier General (retired) David Irwin and his wife, Karen Irwin, are the event’s co-chairs.

“My wife and I are so proud to lead this incredible event that brings together our community in celebrating our brave service men and women,” says General Irwin.

“Independence Day is a fitting time to give thanks to those who have put their lives on the line to ensure our freedom, and to

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continue supporting military families who give up so much for their loved ones to serve.”

Salute to the Troops would not be possible without the support of: Alliance Technologies, Anheuser-Busch Cos., GoodLife USA, HALO Branded Solutions, Harger Homes, Missouri National Guard, The Loft, USA Mortgage, Aubrey Brouk Photography and Veterans United Home Loans.

Jake Owen, Dan + Shay and Matt Stilwell are all scheduled to perform on the #FairSTL Stage on Tuesday, July 4. Fair Saint Louis is free to attend, and opens to the public at 1 p.m. on July 4.

Fairgoers are encouraged to check www.

fairsaintlouis.org, and the Fair ’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/fairsaintlouis), Twitter and Instagram (@fairsaintlouis) pages for more updates and announcements leading up to Fair Saint Louis. The Fair STL app is available for download to enhance the fairgoing experience.

The public is encouraged to support our troops all year long. You can thank our deployed service members by donating to Operation Sunscreen, which provides care packages for deployed Soldiers and Airmen.

More information can be found at www. operationsunscreenmo.org. At the Fair, be sure to recognize service members who are

in uniform or who are wearing the Salute to the Troops T-shirt. You can also help Fair Saint Louis continue the Salute to the Troops program and tradition for years to come by making a donation at www.fairsaintlouis.org.

ABOUT THE CO-CHAIRS: Retired Brigadier General David Irwin began his Army National Guard career at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. He held command positions in the 128th and 129th Field Artillery Battalions. He commanded the 70th Troop Command in St. Louis before being promoted to Brigadier General and command of the 35th Engineer Brigade. He retired from service in the Army National Guard in November 2013, and is currently the F-15SA Training Program Manager with Boeing. Karen Irwin is an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. She founded Operation Sunscreen for the Missouri National Guard with the purpose of providing care packages to deployed National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. Since 2007, Operation Sunscreen has shipped nearly 11,000 care packages.

About the Fair St. Louis Foundation The Fair St. Louis Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, operates the Fair each year and has donated numerous gifts to the St. Louis Community in conjunction with these events. Over the years, the foundation has contributed to the lighting of the Eads Bridge, the Mississippi River Overlook and the milelong Riverfront Promenade, and was a partner in providing the Grand Staircases beneath the Arch as part of the National Park System and to the irrigation system as part of Forest Park Forever.

Pictured are scenes from last year's "Salute to the Troops."

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The Spirit of Peoria will be cruising the Mississippi River in the coming months.

Cruises offered aboard the Spirit of Peoria For The Edge Murder. Mystery. Mississippi River. It all comes together in an evening packed with twists and turns during this year ’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theater aboard the Spirit of Peoria paddlewheel boat when it makes a return visit to the Meeting of the Great Rivers Sept. 20 and Oct 11.

Join the cast of Alton Little Theater for a delightful interactive night of mystery while enjoying a full buffet dinner. During the cruise, the cast will give guests clues to solve a murder in “Murder on the Mississippi” also known as “Jewel of the Night”. It is the story of an international jewel thief wooing two sisters, and the mischief they cause during a seemingly ordinary cruise on a riverboat. Guests will have fun figuring out “who done it” and competing for prizes.

The Murder Mystery cruise will depart a n d re t u r n t o T h e L o a d i n g D o c k i n Grafton. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. and the cruise is from 7 to 9 p.m. Cruising begins approximately 30 minutes after boarding. Ticket prices for this special two hour cruise are $55 per person and there is limited seating. Tickets may be purchased

by calling the Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-258-6645 or online at VisitAlton.com/Cruise.

This is just one of many cruises the Spirit of Peoria will offer throughout the Meeting of the Great Rivers region over the summer. Looking for something more tranquil? Then sit back and relax on one of the many sightseeing cruises. As one of the few remaining paddleboats on the Mississippi River, the Spirit of Peoria will transport you back to simpler times.

You can unwind with deck side seating in the open air or relax inside with a full view of the landscape, either way you are sure to have a wonderful time. The Spirit of Peoria offers sightseeing, lunch, and dinner cruises throughout the season which runs from Jun. 27 through Oct. 11.

Relax on the river with a 90-minute scenic morning or afternoon sightseeing cruise. Or let the chefs do the cooking during a lunch or dinner cruise along the Mississippi River. Sightseeing cruise tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors, $14 for children (ages 4-12), and infants are free. Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more. The two hour lunch c ru i s e s a re $ 4 5 p e r p e r s o n i n c l u s i v e .

Dinner cruises are also available for $55 per person.

The Spirit of Peoria offers multiple cruises: • Aug. 30 – Morning Sightseeing Cruise 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• Aug. 30 – Lunch Cruise 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Aug 30 – Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise 4 p.m. to 5:30p.m.

• Sep 20 – Morning Sightseeing Cruise 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• Sep 20 – Lunch Cruise 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Sep 20 – Afternoon Sightseeing cruise 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Sep 20 – Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Oct. 11 – Morning Sightseeing cruise 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

• Oct. 11 – Lunch Cruise 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Oct. 11 – Afternoon Sightseeing Cruise 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Oct. 11 – Murder Mystery Dinner Theater 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sightseeing, lunch, and dinner cruises will depart from the Grafton Loading Dock, 400 Front St, Grafton, IL. Boarding will begin half an hour before the listed time.

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The Spirit of Peoria also offers full day cruises from St. Louis to Grafton and Grafton to Florence. Guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat meals, professional storytelling, unlimited complimentary soft drinks, live entertainment, historic information, and more during a fun filled day out on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. Tickets are $140 per person and are all inclusive. Cruises from both St. Louis to Grafton and Grafton to Florence are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cruises start loading half an hour before the listed times. Full day cruises include: • June 27 – St. Louis to Grafton • June 28 – Grafton to Florence • Aug. 29 – St. Louis to Grafton • Sep. 19 – St. Louis to Grafton • Oct. 10 – St. Louis to Grafton Parking is available on the St. Louis Riverfront for the St. Louis to Grafton cruises and the north lot of the Loading Dock parking lot for the Grafton to Florence cruise.

Reservations may be made online at www.

VisitAlton.com/Cruise or by calling the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-258-6645. Tickets may be paid for by cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. All sales are final. For all cruising policies, go to www.VisitAlton.com/Cruise.

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air Saint Louis has announced the entertainment lineup for its 2017 annual celebration. Hip-hop recording artist Akon, alternative rockers 3 DOORS DOWN and country music superstar Jake Owen are set to close the three unforgettable nights of America’s Biggest Birthday Party, July 2-4 in Forest Park.

The lineup also includes rapper SuperDuperKyle, veteran rockers Sister Hazel, pop-punk trio Eve 6, county music duo Dan + Shay and country music singer Matt Stillwell.

“Our talented lineup of entertainers who will rock the Fair this July transcend across multiple genres,” said James Boldt, general chairman of Fair Saint Louis 2017.

“With these top-notch artists, our fairgoers are sure to enjoy another unforgettable Fair Saint Louis event this year.”

Fair Saint Louis announced the entertainment lineup during the pre-game ceremony at tonight’s St. Louis Cardinals home baseball game at Busch Stadium. Boldt threw the ceremonial first pitch.

Popular family-friendly Fair Saint Louis events and attractions such as Salute to the Troops, The Fairway, Purina/Ameren Festival Zone

and the Interactive Zone will all return for the 2017 Fair. Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-ACar/Edward Jones will cap off each night.

The VP Parade – also known as America’s Birthday Parade – will kick off at Broadway and Market Street in downtown St. Louis on Saturday, July 1 at 9:30 a.m. The parade’s theme is “Great Things Are Happening!” in honor of the great things that are happening in St. Louis and throughout the country.

2017 Fair Saint Louis Schedule of Events Please note: Schedule and times are subject to change. More information at www.fairsaintlouis. org.

Saturday, July 1 · 135th VP Parade (America’s Birthday Parade) begins at 9:30 a.m. at Broadway and Market Street in downtown St. Louis.

Sunday, July 2 · Fair Saint Louis opens in Forest Park at 1 p.m. · Family entertainment in the Purina/Ameren Festival Zone, STEAM Exhibit presented by SCOPE, zip line and human slingshot rides, The Fairway, and the Interactive Zone. · Performances by the Missouri Army National Guard, Dirty Muggs, SuperDuperKyle and Akon on the #FairSTL Stage. · Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car/Edward

Jones at 9:35 p.m.

Monday, July 3 · Fair Saint Louis opens in Forest Park at 4 p.m. · Family entertainment in the Purina/Ameren Festival Zone, STEAM Exhibit presented by SCOPE, zip line and human slingshot rides, The Fairway, and the Interactive Zone. · Performances by the Missouri Army National Guard, Eve 6, Sister Hazel and 3 DOORS DOWN on the #FairSTL Stage. · Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car/Edward Jones at 10 p.m.

Tuesday, July 4 · Fair Saint Louis opens in Forest Park at 1 p.m. · Family entertainment in the Purina/Ameren Festival Zone, STEAM Exhibit presented by SCOPE, zip line and human slingshot rides, The Fairway, and the Interactive Zone. · Salute to the Troops on the #FairSTL Stage at 5:35 p.m.

· Performances by Ben Morgan, Matt Stillwell, Dan + Shay and Jake Owen on the #FairSTL Stage. · Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car/Edward Jones at 9:35 p.m.

“It wouldn’t be possible to provide this outstanding entertainment as a gift to our community without the support of our sponsors, including our platinum sponsors Anheuser-Busch, Edward Jones, Enterprise Rent-ACar and Purina, as well our gold sponsors Emerson, Maritz and Ameren,” said Boldt. “The ongoing success of Fair Saint Louis is a direct result of the civic collaboration with the City of St. Louis, including the police and fire departments, and many other great organizations who help make this Fair memorable year after year.”

Transportation plans and parking information will be announced in the coming weeks. MetroLink, biking or walking continue to be great options for fairgoers to get to

and from the Fair.

Fairgoers are encouraged to check www.fairsaintlouis.org, and the Fair’s Facebook (www.facebook. com/fairsaintlouis), Twitter and Instagram (@fairsaintlouis) pages for announcements leading up to the event. The FairSTL app is also available to download for free in the App Store and on Google Play About the Fair St. Louis Foundation The Fair St. Louis Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, operates the Fair each year and has donated numerous gifts to the St. Louis community in conjunction with these events. Over the years, the foundation has contributed to the lighting of the Eads Bridge, the Mississippi River Overlook and the mile-long Riverfront Promenade, and was a partner in providing the Grand Staircase beneath the Arch as part of the National Park System and to the irrigation system as part of Forest Park Forever.

Akon, above, and Jake Owen, left, will be performing at Fair Saint Louis, which is scheduled July 1 through July 3 in Forest Park. Photos for The Edge

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People People planner Shopkins Live! coming to The Fox

S h o p k i n s L i v e ! ( w w w. s h o p k i n s l i v e o n t o u r. c o m ) , t h e first live theatrical production based on the phenomenally successful Shopkins toy brand will bring the national tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 26 at 1:00 p.m. it was jointly announced today by Gilles Paquin, President and CEO of Koba Entertainment, and Nicole Hardiman, Senior Licensing Manager at Moose Toys.

Ti c k e t s a re $ 4 5 . 5 0 , $ 3 5 . 5 0 , $30.50, $25.50, $20.20 and may be purchased online at metrotix. com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Based on America’s #1 toy brand, Youtube sensation and international toy phenomenon created in Australia by Moose Toys, Shopkins Live! will feature The Shoppies and Shopkins characters taking the stage with an all new storyline, original pop music and video highlights as ‘Jessicake’, ‘Bubbleisha’, ‘PeppaMint’ and friends prepare for Shopville’s annual “Funtastic Food and Fashion Fair”.

“Shopkins is literally on every child’s wish list,” commented Paquin, who also serves as Executive Producer of Shopkins Live! “Koba Entertainment’s partnership with an innovative and leading toy manufacturer like Moose Toys allows us to bring one of the most successful toy brands in history to life on stage.”

“We are thrilled to have Koba E n t e r t a i n m e n t p re s e n t i n g o u r first-ever live theatrical show for Shopkins,” added Hardiman.

“This will be a fantastic event featuring the Shopkins and Shoppies in an amazing adventure that our North American fans can experience.”

Since its launch in 2014, the Shopkins brand continues to be a hot ticket item for children worldwide. Shoppies dolls consistently rank as the #1 kids toy in the U.S.; the first-ever Shopkins movie, Shopkins Chef C l u b , w a s re l e a s e d l a s t y e a r

by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment; and numerous dedicated apps continue to expand the brand’s ever-growing world.

Shopkin s Li ve! w i ll ru n for approximately 90 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.

For more information on S h o p k i n s L i v e ! v i s i t w w w. s h o p k i n s l i v e o n t o u r. c o m a n d sign-up to be the first to hear about the pre-sale offer, on-sale dates and North American tour dates

.Jefferson National Expansion Memorial announces free Summer Speaker Series

Jefferson National Expansion Memorial announces a summertime speaker series at the Old Courthouse in downtown St. Louis, to be held on the first Mondays in June, July and A u g u s t . T h e e v e n t s a re f re e .

No reservations are required.

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WHERE: Old Courthouse, 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, MO 63102 All events are free and open to all ages.

PA R K I N G : A l i s t o f s e v e r a l downtown St. Louis parking locations within walking distance of the Old Courthouse and the Gateway Arch is available at http://getaroundstl.com.

Metered street parking is also available in Downtown St. Louis. Visitors are encouraged t o c h e c k w w w. g a t e w a y a r c h . com/directions for up-to-date information on road detours and construction before their visit.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Vi s i t w w w. g a t e w a y a r c h . c o m , w w w. n p s . g o v / j e f f , o r w w w. facebook.com/gatewayarchNPS; or call 877-982-1410. Reservations for free National Park Service interpretive programs and events at the Old Courthouse are not required, but large groups should call 314-655-1614 to alert the Old Courthouse of their attendance.

lunch. Speakers will present a variety of topics that highlight fascinating historical events and personalities.

“The summer speaker series adds a new element of natural and cultural education at the p a r k , ” s a i d R h o n d a S c h i e r, Chief of Museum Services and Interpretation. “Please join us to learn about urban archeology, colonial St. Louis, the historic St. Louis Arsenal and the upcoming solar eclipse.”

Monday, July 3, noon: Stories from the St. Louis Arsenal National Park Service Ranger Paul Rosewitz leads a discussion on the St. Louis Arsenal.

Established in 1827 and located n e a r B ro a d w a y a n d A r s e n a l , the St. Louis Arsenal replaced the aging Fort Belle Fontaine, which had served the military since 1805. The arsenal began by supplying arms and ammunition to the Army and militia, but as the country expanded it became more intertwined in our country’s complicated history.

Monday, August 7, noon: Solar Eclipse Preview National Park Service Ranger Richard Fefferman leads a discussion on the August 21, 2017, total solar eclipse, when people across the United States will see the sun disappear behind the moon. This is the first visible solar eclipse in the St. Louis area since 1442. Ranger Richard will

St. Louis World’s Fare Heritage Festival returns

T h e S t . L o u i s Wo r l d ’ s F a re H e r i t a g e F e s t i v a l w i l l re t u r n for its 4th year to Forest Park

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at the World’s Fair Pavilion. In 2016 the World’s Fare attracted over 25,000 people to experience a wide range of entertainment and food with a historic twist.

T h i s y e a r t h e Wo r l d ’ s F a re Festival will be featuring: • Restaurant Row – A large selection of local Restaurants a n d F o o d Tru c k s t h a t w i l l b e on hand to offer plenty of great local favorites.

• Main Stage – Local and National Jazz, Rock, Blues, Bluegrass, Rap, Gospel and more will be featured throughout the weekend.

Confirmed artists include. Brian Owens and the Deacons of Soul, S t e v e E w i n g , M a rq u i s e K n o x , Earphorik, Cree Rider Family, Surco, Guerilla Theory, Looprat, Tree One Four, Nite Owl, Zeus R e b e l Wa t e r s , D a u g h t e r s o f Zion, Corn Robinson, Race and Conner and more to come.

• Kids Island – A family friendly zone in the festival full of activities, and live dance, and music.

• A r t Vi l l a g e – A n o u t d o o r Art Gallery in the middle of Forest Park featuring dozens of local artists showcasing various styles of art.

• 1904 World’s Fair Historic Exhibit – Learn interesting and obscure facts from 1904 historians, find out how much your 1904 memorabilia is wor th, an d view pictures and

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The Collinsville Library is hosting a Local Artist and Author Market on July 22nd from 10 AM - 3 PM. Meet and support local authors and artists who will be selling their books, a r t w o r k , j e w e l r y, c r a f t s , a n d more. Support your local scene!

For more information, please call the Collinsville Memorial Library Center a t 6 1 8 - 3 4 4 - 111 2 o r v i s i t t h e online event calendar at www. c o l l i n s v i l l e l i b r a r y. o r g T h e Collinsville Library is located a t 4 0 8 We s t M a i n S t r e e t a n d is operated by the Mississippi Valley Library District.

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Events scheduled in Litchfield area

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2017 Event Calendar: 2017 Litchfield Pickers Market Every second Sunday of the month from April - October (2017 Market Dates: April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8) 9 AM - 3 PM Downtown Litchfield beginning on the corner of Union Ave. (Route 16) and State St. This open air market, specializing in items prior to 1980 and refurbished vintage and antique items, brings hundreds of vendors to the streets of downtown Litchfield.

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People People planner St. Louis walking tours begin

Lace up your most comfortable shoes and head Downtown to kick-off the 18th Season o f D o w n t o w n Wa l k i n g To u r s s p o n s o re d b y t h e L a n d m a r k s Association of St. Louis. The 2017 tours are held each Saturday, 10 AM to Noon, rain or shine, through October 28.

Thre e t o u r rou t e s h i g h l i g h t Downtown St. Louis' amazing architecture, history and even some surprising secrets about the people and places that helped shape the city. Each tour costs $10 per adult and is free for children 12 years of age and younger.

Payment is cash only.

Downtown East Tour: Meeting site: the 4th Street entrance to the Old Courthouse, between Market and Chestnut Streets. Highlights of the East Tour include the Old Courthouse, Old Cathedral, Gateway Arch, Eads Bridge, Old Post Office, Wainwright Building and a Philip Johnson-designed office building.

Downtown West Tour: Meeting s i t e : t h e m a i n M a r k e t S t re e t entrance to St. Louis Union Station Hotel, 1820 Market Street.

The tour itinerary includes Union Station, Peabody Opera House, C i t y H a l l , C e n t r a l L i b r a r y, Campbell House Museum and Soldiers Memorial.

Wa s h i n g t o n Av e n u e To u r : Meeting site: Outside Tigin Irish Pub, 333 Washington Avenue at 4th Street. Tour goers will view historic buildings including 555 Washington Avenue, National Blues Museum, International Shoe Company, City Museum and the birthplace of St. Louis and Washington University campuses.

Reservations are not required for groups of less than 10 persons.

For group bookings, dial 314-6903140 or e-mail walkingtours314@ gmail.com For information about other t o u r s a n d e v e n t s o ff e re d b y Landmarks Association of St. Louis, visit the Landmarks Association of St. Louis, Inc. website at www.landmarks-stl. org.

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

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

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

“St. Louis played a vital role in the Space Race, with McDonnellDouglas serving as a key leader in the development of the Mercury and Apollo mission technology,” said Bert Vescolani, president

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

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

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

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

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

Mars and beyond.”

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

Zoo announces summer programs

From the ever-popular Camp KangaZoo to individual programs for all ages, the Saint Louis Zoo’s Education Department has classes, overnight experiences and daytime adventures for everyone in the family.

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

Camp KangaZoo scholarships are available for families with financial need.

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

New this year, the Zoo is o ff e r i n g s p e c i a l t y c a m p s f o r kids entering grades 4-9. Topics include Zoo Careers, Junior Zoologist, Junior and Senior Marine Biologist. Teen Camp is available for youth entering grades 7-9.

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

Scouts can learn about animals and sleep under the stars while

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Scout overnight programs are for Cub Scouts, Webelos, Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes.

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

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The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the following events.

Grafton Riverside Flea Market The fourth weekend of every month from April through October starting Saturday, May 27, 2017 9:00am to 5:00pm The Loading Dock 401 Front St. Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-3494

You won't want to miss this fabulous flea market on the river. There will be over 50+ dealers with all types of goods, antiques glassware, tools, candles, furniture and good old-fashioned junk! Join the fun the fourth weekend of every month from April through October in Grafton. For more information, call (800) 258-6645 or e-mail tba@gtec.com.

Admission Free Night Market Every Thursday from June 1 through September 28 6:00pm to 9:00pm Elijah P's Burgers and Brews

401 Piasa St. Alton, IL 62002 (618) 433-8445 Night Market will take place every Thursday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the warehouse behind Elijah P’s, located at 401 Piasa Street.

This project will provide artists, growers and artisan food producers who work 9-5 jobs with an opportunity to sell their wares at a midweek Market. Vendors will enjoy the built-in foot traffic from the popular bar & restaurant, and there are many on-site amenities that will be enjoyed by vendors and shoppers alike, including live bands from 6:00-9:00pm, great food and drinks, restrooms, and electricity for

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We will be creating an atmosphere that is popular with St. Louis Markets by allowing customers to grab dinner and a beverage and listen to live music while shopping for artisanmade products.

The warehouse is climate controlled, meaning that there is no risk for rain-outs and vendors do not need to set up tents - visit the link for tickets to download a registration form. Vendors are not required to pre-register, simply show up onehour prior to start time and you will be shown to your booth space by the Market Manager.

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"Baywatch"

Of this, dear moviegoer, rest assured: Dwayne Johnson's biceps still ripple and glisten in the sunlight. So do his triceps, pecs, abs, delts, quads, lats and the other 600 or so muscles of the human body.

And that charismatic, multi-million dollar grin? Still there, too.

But the dude isn't a magician. And only a true magician could find a way to make something light and fun and fresh out of the unwieldy, derivative and mostly unfunny endeavor that is "Baywatch."

Now, maybe the filmmakers weren't thinking light and fun and fresh. They opted to make an R-rated film, upping the raunch factor of the '90s TV series starring David Hasselhoff and a slo-mo running Pamela Anderson. But the R rating doesn't mean they've gone all dark and deep; it just seems to mean lots of raunchy language, humping gags and extended crotch shots. That last category includes a centerpiece scene in which our two leading men, Johnson and Zac Efron, play around with a penis on a corpse in a morgue. Yes, that's actually what they do.

Let's try to wipe that image out of our brains now, shall we?

"Baywatch," directed by Seth Gordon, begins by establishing the heart and brawn of our main guy, Mitch Buchannon, leader of the Baywatch squad and hometown hero. We see him hurtling into the water to save a kitesurfer from certain death.

Running along the beach, he ducks into a basketball game to expertly block a shot.

He passes an adoring beachgoer building an elaborate sand sculpture of him.

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

RUNNING TIME: 116 minutes.

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

"Wonder Woman"

"Wonder Woman " has been the subject of so much superfluous fuss, it'd be easy to forget that behind all of the hand-wringing and both symbolic and real pressure to succeed there's actually a movie meant to entertain.

Yet, like the heroine at its center, "Wonder Woman" the movie rises with powerful grace above the noise. It's not perfect, but it's often good, sometimes great and exceptionally re-watchable.

Director Patty Jenkins' film is so threaded with sincerity and goodness it's a wonder how it got past the pugnacious minds responsible for what's come before. "Wonder Woman" evokes not only the spirit of Richard Donner's "Superman," but also Joe Johnston's "Captain America: The First Avenger," while still being its own thing. Just look to the image of Gal Gadot confidently striding out alone onto an unwinnable battlefield with only a shield, a sword and a mission — and prevailing.

It's enough to give you goosebumps.

"Wonder Woman" is structured as a coming-of-age story about how Diana, the Amazonian princess, becomes Wonder Woman. It's framed, clumsily, as an over two hour flashback provoked by a note from Bruce Wayne. Of all the stupid interconnected universe things!

Thankfully, Jenkins transitions quickly into the actual story about a naive idealist who comes to accept the complexities of mankind. From a tender age, Diana, living on the achingly idyllic island of Themyscira, dreams of being a warrior. Her mother, Queen Hippolyta (Connie Nielsen) disapproves, although she inexplicably withholds the real reason.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sequences of violence and action, and some suggestive content."

RUNNING TIME: 141 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"It Comes at Night"

"It Comes at Night " has the title of a horror film and, at times, the mood of one, but it is far too restrained to get the juices of the genre crowd going.

That's not an accident or a mistake, however. More likely, it's a cheeky riff on the leaden, generic titles of so many jump-scare films before it. The "It" in writer and director Trey Edward Shults' "It Comes at Night" might be the deadly disease that's turned an isolated family into ruthless survivalists or the actual intruder that upends their lives; but it could just as well be the crippling and overwhelming power of doubt and paranoia. If that's any indication, it shouldn't be a surprise then that "It Comes at Night" is a psychological thriller that is more likely to haunt than scare.

That's not to say there aren't some moments that might make you yelp. Shults, in only his second feature following his splashy debut with the family psychodrama "Krisha," stylishly and effectively builds tension and mystery in this strippeddown experiment that crescendos occasionally into the stuff of nightmares.

It's centered on one family, Paul (Joel Edgerton), Sarah (Carmen Ejogo), their teenage son Travis (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) and their dog Stanley. They live in a big house deep in the woods and entirely alone. There's some sort of disease going around in the world outside of their protected fortress, and it's turned people crazy and desperate. The disease itself, which hits quickly and is highly contagious, is barely explained. It's also possible that it's scarcely understood by these people.

Nevertheless, they've decided that strict isolationism is the only means for survival.

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

RUNNING TIME: 97 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie"

With a title like "Captain Underpants," you expect kidfriendly fart jokes and toilet humor. What you may not expect is a sweet story that touches on adult loneliness, the importance of arts education and how laughter and friendship are life essentials at any age.

Based on the popular children's book series, "Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie " condenses four volumes into one brisk and colorful tale, but no prior knowledge of the books or characters is necessary. Honestly, you don't even need to bring a kid with you to have fun watching this film.

The story centers on fourth graders Harold and George, who are best friends and the most popular pranksters at Jerome Horwitz Elementary School. When they aren't playing tricks or being admonished by mean-spirited Principal Krupp, they're hanging out in George's treehouse writing comic books.

That's where they come up with their signature superhero, the dimwitted but joyous Captain Underpants.

Imagining kooky adventures for their caped character keeps the boys creating comics and laughing for hours — sometimes in class, which draws ire from the already-angry Principal Krupp. He's determined to catch Harold and George misbehaving, and threatens to put them in separate classrooms when he does.

In a desperate attempt to avoid punishment, the boys hypnotize Krupp and convince him he's actually the valiant Captain Underpants. school fun again."

RATED: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for "mild rude humor throughout."

RUNNING TIME: 89 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"The Hero"

At the beginning of "The Hero," Lee Hayden, the aging Hollywood Western actor played by Sam Elliott, is recording a radio spot for barbecue sauce. And he's really, really good at it.

"Lone Star barbecue sauce," he intones, in a deep, luxuriant drawl that sounds just like, well, Sam Elliott. "The perfect pardner for your chicken."

You'd buy it in a second, even if you didn't like barbecue sauce. Then again, Elliott — with his relaxed, confident presence and silvery, 72-year-old good looks — could pretty much sell us anything. And though in his long career he's never really been a lead actor, a little Elliott goes a long way.

Take his cameo appearance in "Grandma" in 2015, playing just one scene as an old flame of Lily Tomlin's character. The mood shifts alone in that scene, with two great actors each upping the ante, made it a master class in acting.

Now, in Brett Haley's "The Hero," Elliott finally has a film all his own, and he doesn't squander the opportunity, giving an appealing, honest and nuanced portrayal of an aging actor facing a life crisis. If only the script were a match for Elliott's performance. It ends up feeling more like an extended sketch than a full-blown film — and an oddly trite, formulaic one at that. Elliott may excel at playing a man of few words, but that doesn't mean the script should be lacking in ideas.

We meet Lee as he's facing a crossroads in life. Divorced, and distant from his adult daughter, he lives a solitary existence in Malibu, his only friend seemingly his fellow actor, Jeremy (Nick Offerman), who doubles as his drug dealer. It's been decades — four, in fact — since he made a movie that he's proud of, a Western of course. Sometimes, he dreams of wandering around that old movie set.

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

RUNNING TIME: 93 minutes.

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

"The Mummy"

Of all the CGI-ed supernatural forces slung in Alex Kurtzman's "The Mummy" (and, believe me, there are a lot), none can compete with the spectral spectacle of Tom Cruise, at 54.

He and his abs are almost creepily ageless. So it's almost fitting that in one of the typically bonkers scenes in "The Mummy," Cruise awakes naked and unscathed alongside cadavers in a morgue, where he bewilderedly removes the tag attached to his toe. Indefatigable and un-killable, Cruise really is the undead. He's like the anti-Steve Buscemi.

Yet Cruise and "The Mummy" — the opening salvo in Universal's bid to birth its "Dark Universe" monster movie franchise — are a poor fit, and not the good kind, like "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein." There's plenty of standard, cocky Tom Cruise leading man stuff here: running, swimming, daredevil airplane acrobatics, more running. But his relentless forward momentum is sapped by the convoluted monster mishmash that engulfs "The Mummy," a movie conceived and plotted like the monster version of Marvel. Increasingly, Cruise — like big-budget movies, themselves — is running in circles.

He plays Nick Morton, a roguish Army sergeant who plunders antiquities from Iraq with his partner Chris Vail (Jake Johnson).

In a remote village they, along with archaeologist Jenny Halsey (Annabelle Wallis), unearth a giant Egyptian tomb bathed in mercury. In it lies the Egyptian princess Ahmanet (Sofia Boutella) who was mummified alive (imagine that wrapping job) after trying to unleash the evil Egyptian god of Set while killing her Pharaoh father, his second wife and the newborn baby that would deny her the throne. Naturally, she's going to get loose.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "violence, action and scary images, and for some suggestive content and partial nudity."

RUNNING TIME: 110 minutes.

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

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This image released by The Orchard shows Sam Elliott, left, and Laura Prepon in a scene from, "The Hero."

"The Hero" fails to satisfy

By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press At the beginning of "The Hero," Lee Hayden, the aging Hollywood Western actor played by Sam Elliott, is recording a radio spot for barbecue sauce. And he's really, really good at it.

"Lone Star barbecue sauce," he intones, in a deep, luxuriant drawl that sounds just like, well, Sam Elliott. "The perfect pardner for your chicken."

You'd buy it in a second, even if you didn't like barbecue sauce. Then again, Elliott — with his relaxed, confident presence and silvery, 72-year-old good looks — could pretty much sell us anything. And though in his long career he's never really been a lead actor, a

little Elliott goes a long way.

Take his cameo appearance in "Grandma" in 2015, playing just one scene as an old flame of Lily Tomlin's character. The mood shifts alone in that scene, with two great actors each upping the ante, made it a master class in acting.

Now, in Brett Haley's "The Hero," Elliott finally has a film all his own, and he doesn't squander the opportunity, giving an appealing, honest and nuanced portrayal of an aging actor facing a life crisis. If only the script were a match for Elliott's performance.

It ends up feeling more like an extended sketch than a full-blown film — and an oddly trite, formulaic one at that. Elliott may excel at playing a man of few words, but that doesn't mean the script should be lacking in ideas.

We meet Lee as he's facing a crossroads

in life. Divorced, and distant from his adult daughter, he lives a solitary existence in Malibu, his only friend seemingly his fellow actor, Jeremy (Nick Offerman), who doubles as his drug dealer. It's been decades — four, in fact — since he made a movie that he's proud of, a Western of course. Sometimes, he dreams of wandering around that old movie set.

His agent calls, but he doesn't have a job to offer. Seems Lee has been chosen for a lifetime achievement award from something called the Western Appreciation Guild.

This rather strange career milestone comes at a sticky time for Lee. He's also received a call from his doctor, with frightening medical news. It's all making him look back at his life, and wonder how much there is to actually appreciate.

E n t e r C h a r l o t t e ( L a u r a P re p o n , o f "Orange is the New Black"), the appealing, wisecracking, poetry-loving younger woman he meets at Jeremy's house as she pops in for an illicit purchase. Charlotte, a standup comic, takes an immediate shine to Lee, despite the obvious age gap. He's attracted to her, but not sure about that age thing.

But Lee needs a date for the lifetime achievement dinner. When his daughter Lucy (Krysten Ritter) demurs, he turns to Charlotte.

She's game for pretty much anything, and to pep up the evening, she pops a little pill into Lee's pre-dinner drink. He's particularly loose when he shows up for the big event, and makes a grand gesture at the dinner that goes viral and launches him back onto the pop culture front burner.

"The Mummy" a box office flop

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge I like to think that by now I can spot a box office flop from a mile off.

Hits, of course, are so much harder to predict. That’s why Hollywood churns out so much product in the first place – hedging their bets to find something that ultimately sticks and cleans up the balance sheet. It’s part of the appeal for the Golden Ages of the Franchise Film, an era many of us frown at being involved with.

It’s clearly a generational thing. So, this week, Universal’s up to bat with what they hope will be the impetus and launching pad for a ten-picture deal to bring all of their great old movie monsters to the big screen for new millennium upgrades. A “Dark Universe”, if you will (they sure are!). Dr. Frankenstein’s monster, Dr. Jekyll and his nasty doppelganger,

probably another terrible Wolfman (I’m looking at your, Benicio Del Toro). First we go to ancient Egypt to meet up with some mummified remains that really seem to speak to where Tom Cruise is at in his career.

You’ll pardon me if this introduction doesn’t quite inspire enthusiasm.

I was in short supply both before, certainly during, and less proudly after seeing this major motion picture.

Our entry point into this dumpy little film is the smirking, charming smile of Nick Morton, treasurehunting Marine dirtbag played with all of the charisma of Cruise and none of the interesting parts of Indiana Jones. He’s a loutish, impetuous jerk who uses his lofty position in our armed services to jaunt about the Middle East looking for antiquities that belong in museums and not his treasure

chest. But he’s macho and cool and has a great lackey named Chris (Jake Johnson, doing fine comic relief in a very small role in an unworthy picture). Nick’s megawatt smile only goes so far.

When one of his “missions” lands him in the vicinity of an ancient Egyptian tomb buried beneath the far distant desert of Afghanistan, he’s forced by a superior (Courtney B. Vance in a terribly throw-away role for the Emmy winner) to play nice with the Egyptologist with whom we’re led to believe he has a checkered and somewhat scandalous past. But it’s never really explained except through a few poorly formed jokes about intimacy or lack thereof just why Nick is so mean toward Dr. Jenny Halsey (“Peaky Blinders” star Annabelle Wallis). She’s smarter, better looking, and more likable

than him, if you can imagine. She’s perfectly formed in the Bond Girl style of what one should expect from this movie.

Together, Jenny and Nick locate and begin to excavate the remains of Ahmanet (Sofia Boutella), a queen of ages past who was buried alive – in a lame opening exposition scene – as punishment for her treachery in trying to steal the power of rule from Pharaoh long, long ago. Her spirit awakens; it at times convenient inhabits Nick’s body, and runs amok through London when he takes it home to Jenny’s think tank, run by Russell Crowe in the role of, wait for it, Dr. Henry Jekyll. Boutella, who was so good in the last “Star Trek” movie, will next be seen in the Charlize Theron Cold War flick “Atomic Blonde”. I bring this up because it’s more informing than

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anything in this other role. Crowe is well cast, but the part is thin.

That his Hyde side regularly has to be kept at bay is another yawninducing subplot, not because of the action-packed stunt work and special effects, but because of how extraordinarily predictable everything that happens in this movie is. When Brendan Fraser (remember him?) starred in “The Mummy” in 1999 with Rachel Weisz, audience were stoked. Now they’re not even showing up to see another remake. Universal has got to be unhappy about trying to build an empire on a $31 million opening weekend gross. I know I am.

“The Mummy” runs 110 minutes and is rated PG-13 for violence, action, and scary images, and for some suggestive content and partial nudity.

I give this film one star out of four.

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Travel Lake of the Ozarks mixes learning with fun For The Edge When it comes to fun, there's no reason to sit on the sidelines and let the good times pass you by at Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks. With the variety of entertaining activities, visitors can partake in their favorite pastimes or embark on a journey of discovery trying their hand at new experiences. There are many opportunities to "learn it, do it and love it" at the "Best Recreational Lake in the Nation." Read on for a few ideas on how to discover new hobbies, create new family traditions and make a visit to the Lake of the Ozarks both a relaxing vacation and an exciting educational experience as well.

GET HOOKED ON FISHING Ask any angler why they love to fish and they'll tell you it's the excitement and that electric sensation that travels through the body as you feel your line go taught and a fish fighting on the other end.

"Whoa, I've got one!" After that, you're hooked.

For anyone that's had an interest in learning the ropes or introducing their children to the age-old pastime, the professional fishing guides at the Lake are a great resource for anglers of any skill level. Novices can learn the basics: how to properly cast with a spinning rod or a baitcasting reel, what type of baits work best for each species and during which time of year. They'll also pick up many simple tips on easily overlooked essentials that will help beginners catch more fish and have more fun. The guides are friendly and eager to show off their "backyard playground" that is the Lake of the Ozarks. What's more, it's a great way to spend a day out on the water, enjoying the scenery and wildlife and making new friends and memories.

"I absolutely love teaching the art of angling to newcomers," says Ed Franko, owner of Big Ed's Guide Service and co-owner of Bass and Baskets Bed and Breakfast in Osage Beach. "I enjoy taking someone that's never fished before and helping them learn not just how to catch a fish, but how to tie on a lure and learn every aspect of fishing from start to finish. The biggest thrill I get is seeing the happiness on my customers' faces, especially kids, when they've learned something new and have success by catching the first fish of their life. Their face just lights up and their excitement is contagious. It can be a life-changing experience. And, I've found you're never to old to learn something new.

I've been doing this for years and I still learn something new every time I'm on the water."

Proficient anglers searching for a new conquest will appreciate their guides' knowledge on how to best pursue different species of fish, including the ever-popular largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, hybrid stripers, blue gill, catfish and spoonbill. They also can learn new techniques or fine-tune familiar ones such as the Alabama rig, the Carolina rig and many others. These all require special strategies and approaches, which several local guides have honed over the years and can effortlessly teach to the uninitiated angler.

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Stand-up paddle boarding is growing in popularity as a fun and unique way of enjoying time on the water. The experienced staff at Super Dave's Paddle Craft offers a half-hour of instruction with every paddle board rental.

The Lake's fishing guides also can shed light for anglers about the ideal habitats and locations for fish so they know when and where to find them, in turn, drastically increasing the odds for success.

The fishing guides at the Lake love what they do and they love sharing their knowledge with their clients.

A complete list of Coast Guardcertified fishing guides at the Lake of the Ozarks can be found on the Convention and Visitor Bureau's website at www.FunLake.com.

"FORE" HELP WITH YOUR GOLF GAME, ASK A PRO Rob Wilson, assistant golf pro at Old Kinderhook, gives a lesson on chipping. Personalized attention from any of the PGA professionals at the Lake of the Ozarks will help anyone with their golf game, whether just starting out or looking to take their skills to the next level.

Some golfers make it look so easy. A perfectly fluid swing, an impossibly long and straight drive.

An effortless chip and a short putt for an excellent score.

A c c o r d i n g t o R o b Wi l s o n , assistant golf professional at Old Kinderhook, everyone can get to that level. It just takes practice.

"Golf can be an intimidating and frustrating game, but it doesn't have to be," Wilson says. "Everyone has to start somewhere. With the right amount of patience and practice, any golfer can come a long way in a relatively short time, especially with the help of a golf pro. One has to remember, like anything in life, with a little dedication and practice you can go as far as you are willing to go. A pro can help you with your stance, your swing, your whole approach and can make a world of difference. Working with a pro in an easy-going, no-pressure setting can be a lot of fun and very beneficial, no matter what kind of golfer you

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are or if you've never played before at all."

Those that have ever desired to take up the game of golf, or work on minimizing their handicap, can benefi t from a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks. With 13 championship courses dotting the area, there's no better place to learn the finer points of the game. Nearly all 13 courses offer one-on-one golf tutorials with PGA professionals to ensure that visitors have a great first experience and/or improve their game while at the Lake. Personal attention and, in some cases, state-of-the-art video analysis will help iron out the kinks in any duffer's swing and help newcomers develop a solid foundation and appreciation for the game. All 13 courses also off er various practice facilities so golfers can work on long drives from the tees and master their short game on putting greens, chipping greens and more. Once a golfer spends a couple hours with a pro or working on their game on the practice range, they'll be ready to put their skills to the test on any of the courses at the Lake, from the most forgiving layouts to the most challenging. For more information on the courses at the Lake of the Ozarks, visit www.

GolfingMissouri.com.

In addition, Old Kinderhook Golf Resort, near Camdenton, offers a crash-course on the game that will help golfers new and old.

The resort's weekly Golf Clinic takes place every Friday and Saturday, now until September 3.

The two-hour classes run from 6-8 p.m. on Friday evenings and 9-11 a.m. on Saturdays. Also included w i t h t h e i n s t ru c t i o n a re t w o rounds of golf on Saturdays and Sundays. For complete details on the clinic, call the Pro Shop at 573-

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317-3575 or visit Old Kinderhook's website at www.OldKinderhook. com.

LEARNING DONE LAKESIDE If a visitor is looking for something a little more extreme than fishing and/or golf, then studying at Kirby's School of Wake may just be the exhilarating education they're hoping to find.

The instructor at the School of Wake, located in Osage Beach, professional wakeboarder Kirby Liesmann, has studied with and shadowed some of the most accomplished professionals and c o a c h e s i n t h e w a k e b o a rd i n g industry. Kirby puts his years of experience to use in helping others learn the sport. Since 2008, Kirby has taught hundreds of people how to safely pursue wakeboarding with one-on-one instruction through individual classes, day camps and group clinics during the summer months.

Whether a wakeboarding student is just starting out and learning the basics or trying to nail some of the most thrilling advanced tricks, they'll find Kirby's relaxed, no-pressure teaching style fun and benefi cial to them obtaining their goals and progressing at a speed they are comfortable with. For complete details on Kirby's School of Wake, including a schedule of clinics and day camps, visit www.

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Super Dave's Paddle Craft Adventures, located in Sunrise Beach on the white sand beach near Frankie and Louie's Bar & Grill, offers a number of rental options for those looking to paddle around on the Lake, including kayaks, pedal boats and the newest craze to hit the paddling world, stand-up paddle boards.

Stand-up paddle boarding, which is like a cross between surfing

and kayaking, is one of the fastest growing sports world-wide and offers a unique and enjoyable experience as boarders glide across the surface of the water, providing a totally different perspective of being on the Lake compared with traditional skiing, boating or wakeboarding.

The owners of Super Dave's, Lisa and Dave Bertel, fell in love with paddle boarding after being introduced to the sport while on vacation in Florida. According to Dave, it was tough going for him at first. "The first time I tried it, everyone else just took off with no problems at all, and I just kept falling in. I'd get back up on the board and fall right back in.

Get back on, fall back in," Dave says. After a few more tries and a lot of laughs from his friends at his expense, Dave was up and paddling and never looked back.

"Once I figured it out, I absolutely loved it. It's a blast," he says. "I told my wife, Lisa, we have to bring this to the Lake. It'd be perfect."

In 2012, the Bertels opened Super Dave's at the Lake of the Ozarks and began renting paddle boards and all sorts of other paddle craft. In addition, the Bertels started teaching customers all about the sport so that visitors will have better luck than Dave did his first time out. "I love seeing the pure joy that people derive from trying paddle boarding," Dave says. "A lot of people are afraid at first or think it's going to be hard. Then they get the hang of it and have a blast. Often times it's the most reluctant person in a group we're teaching that's always the last person back in because they've had the best time. We're all about having an adventure and having fun. Teaching new people paddle boarding and watching them fall head over heels for the sport makes our job the best job in the world," he concludes.

The crew of two at Super Dave's makes sure to set each intrepid adventurer up for success. Each paddle board rental comes with personalized instructions from either Dave or Lisa where they teach their customers how to safely and successfully get on the board, stand up on the board, how to paddle efficiently and how to control their board before making their way out into the quiet Lake cove. This can take anywhere from five to 15 minutes, depending u p o n t h e c u s t o m e r, h o w e v e r, additional assistance and coaching is provided if desired. "We want to make sure everyone is successful and has a great time," Dave says.

Each rental from Super Dave's, whether a kayak, pedal boat or stand-up paddle board, costs $15 per hour. All paddle craft rentals come with up to 30 minutes of instruction to make sure customers feel comfortable with their vessel and have a safe and enjoyable time on the water. Super Dave's is one of the only paddle craft rental companies located in a large no-wake cove at the Lake of the Ozarks, providing a carefree day of fun on the water. To learn more about Super Dave's Paddle Craft Adventures, call 239-233-3038 or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

Religion

Muslims in Georgia worry about GOP baiting

By ERIC GARCIA CQ-Roll Call Ads criticizing Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff over terrorism have some Muslims in Georgia’s 6th District concerned they are being used as a rallying point for Republicans.

The National Republican Congressional Committee recently released an ad that says the Islamic State terrorist group is “infiltrating America and using Syrians to do it” and criticizes Democrats for allowing refugees into the United States.

The ad then blasts Ossoff for supporting the Iran deal, before flashing an image of

the perpetrators of the 2015 San Bernardino, Calif., mass shooting attack, who were neither Iranian, Syrian nor refugees.

Similarly, a pro-Donald Trump group called America First Policies released an ad last week that showed images of recent terrorist attacks in Europe and the U.S. and criticized Ossoff for embellishing national security credentials as a congressional staffer.

Ossoff faces former Georgia Secretary of State Karen Handel, a Republican, in the June 20 special election runoff to replace former GOP Rep. Tom Price, now the Health and Human Services secretary. Most polls have shown a close race, with Ossoff holding a slight lead.

This isn’t the first time Republicans have hit Democrats for being weak on terrorism.

Perhaps the most infamous incident also happened in Georgia in 2002 when Republican Saxby Chambliss ran an ad during his successful Senate campaign against Democratic incumbent Max Cleland, a war hero, that featured images of Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden. Cleland lost his legs and his right forearm serving in the Vietnam War. Last year, Trump made refugees a major issue in the presidential campaign, calling for a total ban on Muslims entering the United States after the San Bernardino attack. And the issue of refugees and terror featured in many

congressional races across the country.

The Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC linked to House GOP leadership, put out an ad criticizing Ossoff for working with Al Jazeera, the Qatar-based state-funded network, which featured an image of bin Laden.

“I think it’s insulting to Muslim communities and it’s another stock partisan attack that they bring out every year,” Ossoff spokeswoman Sacha Haworth said.

Ruwa Romman, communications director for the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, was disturbed by the ad by the NRCC, the House GOP campaign arm.

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t’s one of our favorite times of the year! June Dairy Month honors hardworking farmers who produce wholesome dairy foods. While dairy’s great taste is reason enough to celebrate, 2017 marks several special milestones for the dairy industry. So grab a glass of chocolate milk, a cube (or two) of cheddar cheese or a yogurt parfait and get ready to cheer all-things-dairy all summer long!

The celebration itself is hitting its 80-year anniversary. Observed for the first time in 1937 as National Milk Month, the original aim was to help distribute extra milk that cows produced during summertime.

Eight decades and one name-change later, June Dairy Month highlights the health benefits that milk, cheese and yogurt deliver. Loaded with calcium, potassium, protein and phosphorus, dairy foods contribute significant nutrition to Americans’ diets.

The dairy celebration continues to go global as well, with World Milk Day officially launching the festivities on June 1st. Since 2001, The UN Food and Agriculture Organization has designated the day to recognize the dairy industry’s contributions to economic development and agriculture around the world. They also honor the industry’s strong commitment to protecting the environment and sustainability efforts.

This year marks a milestone anniversary for St. Louis District Dairy Council (SLDDC), the organization charged with promoting dairy on behalf of farmers in Missouri and Illinois.

Since 1932, SLDDC has brought the story of dairy foods and farmers to life through local education programs. Grassroots dairy education led by a team of nutrition professionals is the focus of “Legend Dairy at Eight-Five,” the campaign designed to celebrate the 85-year milestone.

“While most promotion groups are regionally, or even nationallybased, SLDDC continues to be home-grown. Local dairy farmers recognize the power of having dairy advocates right in their backyards.

Nutrition experts promoting our products in Illinois and Missouri just makes sense,” notes Frank Doll, Greenville Illinois dairy producer and SLDDC Board President.

During its eight and half decades, Dairy Council programs have included milking demonstrations, butter churning, signage on public transportation vehicles, and even

celebrity cow milking contests.

Though the milking demonstrations of the early 1940s have given way to web-based classroom programs, the organization remains committed to dairy promotion that’s real, relevant and responsive. “It’s a well-tested formula that’s worked for 85 years, so there are no plans to change it,” adds Doll.

So, as we do every June Dairy Month, let’s raise our glass in honor of local dairy farmers for the nutritious and delicious milk and dairy foods they provide.

What better way to enjoy that slice of “Legend Dairy at Eighty-Five” birthday cake?

For more information on dairy foods, June Dairy Month or St. Louis District Dairy Council call (314) 8359668, email info@stldairycouncil. org or visit stldairycouncil.org. To follow SLDDC events on Facebook, visit StLouisDairyCouncil.

This month’s recipes are from “The Magic of Milk- 150 Dairy Dish and Milk Drink Recipes” book dating back to the early 1930’s as well as the “The Dairy Cookbook” from 1941.

Recipes: Spoon Bread

1 pint coarse white corn bread ½ teaspoonful salt 1 cup of sour milk or buttermilk 1 tablespoonful butter 1 egg whit and yolk beaten separately ½ teaspoonful soda for each cup of sour milk Mix the cornmeal, butter and salt with enough water to make a smooth paste. Then add egg, sour milk and soda. Beat until very smooth. Pour into hot, wellbuttered baking dish and bake quickly in hot oven.

Strawberry Milk Blossom ¾ glass of milk 1 to 1½ oz strawberry syrup charged water It is generally advisable to add the milk to the flavoring rather than the flavoring to the milk. A small stream of charged water should be used in preference to a large stream.

Maple Cooler 2 tablespoons maple syrupy ¼ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup milk Dash salt Combine ingredients and beat 1 minute. Top with whipped cream and chopped pecans, if desired.

Serves 1.

Summer dairy treats include spoon bread, above, and a strawberry milk blossom.

Photos courtesy of the St. Louis District Dairy Council.

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Music Tuning in 2CELLOS coming to The Fox

2CELLOS, music’s most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, go to the movies for their new Portrait/ Sony Music Masterworks album Score, available March 17, 2017.

Bringing 2CELLOS’ game-changing sound and style to the most popular melodies ever written for classic and contemporary movies and television, Score will be supported by a world tour, kicking off with its U.S. leg this summer coming to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on January 29, rescheduled from October 23 at 7:30 p.m..

Tickets are $93, $63, $53, $43 and $33. Tickets are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

An international sensation since their unique video version of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” rocked YouTube with millions of hits in 2011, the Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser have created three highenergy albums for Sony Music Masterworks. Score finds them exploring a more traditional soundworld. Joining them here – to provide the ideal aural backdrop to their virtuosity – is the London Symphony Orchestra, with conductor/arranger Robin Smith at the helm. Sulic and Hauser also co-produced Score with Nick Patrick (Jackie Evancho, Il Divo, Placido Domingo).

“We love movie music! This album represents some of our favorite pieces of music by our favorite film composers. Having the opportunity to arrange them for cello whilst working with the world class London Symphony Orchestra has been a dream come true,” says Stjepan.

The album opens with an arrangement of Ramin Djawadi’s melodies that score Game of Thrones, culminating in the bold Main Title theme, in which the stirring sound of cellos announces each of what may be the most eagerly awaited episodes in contemporary television.

Themes that drove some of the biggest epics in movie history are also featured in fresh new treatments – favorite Oscar-winning t h e m e s f ro m J a m e s H o r n e r ’ s score for Titanic (“My Heart Will Go On”), John Williams’ score for Schindler ’s List and Vangelis’s score for Chariots of Fire, as well as “For the Love of a Princess” from Braveheart (also by Horner); “May It Be” from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (introduced in the film by Enya); and the inspiring “Now We Are Free” from Gladiator, by the film’s composer Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard and Klaus Badelt.

Family Arena to host Travis Tritt, Charlie Daniels

More than 27 years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock influenced artist continues to display strong sales activity, sell-out shows, and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Over the course of a decade, Travis released seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label. His 1990 debut Country Club and its succession of hits put

him in the vanguard of the genre’s early ’90s boom, dubbing him as one of “The Class of ‘89,” which included country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black and Alan Jackson; all whom dominated the charts in the early ‘90s. “Country Club,” “Help Me Hold On,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” and “Drift Off to Dream” peaked at numbers two and three on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts; all which led for Tritt to win Top New Male Artist award from Billboard and the CMA Horizon Award (now known as the New Artist Award).

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

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

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

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

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

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

For The Outlaws, it was always about the music. For 40 years, the Southern Rock legends celebrated triumphs, endured tragedies and survived legal nightmares to remain one of the most influential and bestloved bands of the genre. Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records.

The band’s first three albums The Outlaws, Lady In Waiting and Hurry Sundown – featuring such rock radio favorites as “There Goes Another Love Song”, “Green Grass & High Tides”, “Knoxville Girl” and “Freeborn Man” – would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern Rock era.

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Killer Queen formed back in June 1993. Their first public shows were at London University, following in the footsteps of the real Queen who had played their first shows there 21 years earlier. By 1995 Killer Queen's UK popularity had grown to such an extent they secured a residency in London's Strand Theatre attracting nationwide BBC coverage - the first tribute to have a show in the West End. The band's reputation continued to grow both in the UK and abroad.

In 1999 they returned from a tour of and Europe and Russia for an awards ceremony in Leicester Square, hosted by Suggs from Madness. He announced they had won the award for “Worldwide Best Tribute Band.”

Queen's music is loved the world over. Their songs have inspired generations. Recreating the songs on a world stage takes a great deal of skill and Killer Queen's musicianship is outstanding. During their various careers the musicians have worked and recorded with a vast array of artistes including Roger Taylor, Brian May and Monseratte Caballe.

The band also scored a number one hit when they were asked to recreate Queen's harmonies for “The Real Life” with Fatboy Slim in 2001.

Killer Queen toured into their second decade, the audiences grew.

In 2005 they played Ahoy Stadium, where the reformed Queen would be performing only a few months later.

The next year Killer Queen joined forces with Bjorn Again and The Bootleg Beatles for a Waverly Stadium show in Edinburgh. It was this performance that led to the band being selected to represent Queen in a restaged tribute LiveAid concert held by Sir Bob Geldof. They performed with him at his arena charity concert to raise funds for the homeless.

A concert has been scheduled Saturday, July 12, at 7:30pm at The Family Arena in St. Charles.

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The online project offers narrative-driven content told from the perspective of a former television reporter. Symphony Public Relations Manager Anthony Kiekow creates the content. Before joining the Symphony, Kiekow was a television reporter at KMOV and FOX 2 in St. Louis, MO. “Stories from Backstage isn’t about music, it’s about people,” Kiekow said. “The stories originate from the world of the Symphony, but they are really about the variety of amazing ways people connect. My job is to find the human element in the work we do on stage and in the community and tell a story about it.”

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The Muny: Disney's The Little Mermaid, The Muny, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until June 29, 2017 Diego y Frida: A Smile in the Middle of the Way, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, Runs until August 4, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 S h a k e s p e a re F e s t i v a l 2 0 1 7 : The Winter's Tale, Forest Park, Shakespeare Glen, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Runs until June 24, 2017 STAGES St. Louis: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until July 2, 2017 Circus Flora: Time Flies, Grand Center, St. Louis, Runs Until June 25, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs Until January 7, 2018 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 13, 2017 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 Currents 113: Shimon Attie-Lost in Space (After Huck), Saint Louis

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June 22, 2017

Online Systems Operator The Edwardsville Intelligencer is seeking a gregarious, organized, and detailoriented candidate for our Online Systems Operator/Information Systems Manager position. Our ideal candidate already knows a few things about systems administration and/or the publishing process, and is willing to adapt to a rapidlychanging field.

Typical daily duties include, but are not limited to: around-the-office troubleshooting, maintaining and posting content to our website (theintelligencer. com), communicating with both our parent company’s (Hearst Corporation) Enterprise Technology team and our third-party technology providers, keeping digital archives of our past publications, helping design, book, and deploy digital advertisements, and coordinating updates or upgrades of workstations and system infrastructure as needed.

This is a full-time position with 401(k) and opt-in health, dental, and vision plans.

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REQUIRED Two to three years of prior systems management and/or publishing industry experience Solid grasp of user-end Windows and Mac OS operating systems Solid knowledge of Windows Server and macOS Server administration Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Working knowledge of computer networking principles Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver Experience with social networks, especially Facebook and Twitter RECOMMENDED Experience with a web traffic analytics system (we use Omniture/Adobe Analytics) Experience with a web content management system (we use a Hearst-modified version of NStein WCM) Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) instances and Dropbox Experience with a ticketing system, like Zendesk Familiarity with website marketing and sales principles (SEO, SEM, e-mail marketing, reputation management) To apply: send resume to 117 North 2nd Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 Attn: HR or e-mail dvonderhaar@edwpub.net

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