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Stur

A new restaurant in Edwardsville.

4 Local designer

EHS grad launches clothing line.

11 "22 Jump Street" An inspired comedy.

Jersey County Fair A whole lot of country fun.

14 New at Lambert

Something to keep waiting children busy.

15 New at the EAC

Exhibit showcases work of SIUE student.

21 Edwardsville Art Fair Replacement for ArtEAST created.

What’s Happening Friday June 27___________ • Around the World Wine Di• Creve Coeur Days, De Smet Jesuit High School, Creve Coeur, 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, Skip Viragh Center for the Arts, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. • Squared Off Exhibit, The Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Love! Valour! Compassion!, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Benjamin Booker w/Bully, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Lords and Kids, Media Ghost w/The Old Souls Revival, MusicEmbryo, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. • An Evening with Jake’s Leg, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. • A Tribute to Native Tongues w/Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Black Sheep, Jungle Brothers, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 9:00 p.m. • Brookroyal w/Monster Eats Manhattan, Facing Infamy, Evading Azrael, Sake of Sanity, Pop’s, Sauget, 7:00 p.m. • Summer Soiree: Hot Dancing and Cool Treats, Touhill Performing

Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Stages presents They’re Playing Our Song, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Stages presents Always…Patsy Cline, The Playhouse at Westport Plaza, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: Dialogue of the Carmelites, LorettoHilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Monsanto Hall Exhibit: Jack Curran, Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 22.

Saturday June 28___________ • First Bank Sea Lion Shows, The Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. • Creve Coeur Days, De Smet Jesuit High School, Creve Coeur, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Disney’s Sleeping Beauty, Skip Viragh Center for the Arts, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. • Squared Off Exhibit, The Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Love! Valour! Compassion!, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. • Dark Star Orchestra Summer Tour 2014, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

• 2014 Slumfest, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 12:00 p.m. • Aristocrat Laundromat w/ Iska Dhaaf, Moon Glampers, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m. • Dana Michael Anderson, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 11:00 a.m. • Captains Courageous w/ The Night Life, Show Me, Scouts Honour, La Bella Charade, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 6:30 p.m. • Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: The Elixir of Love, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. • Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: The Magic Flute, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Monsanto Hall Exhibit: Jack Curran, Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 22. • Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. • History Clubhouse: Let’s Build It!, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through October 6. • American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 17. • Art of its Own Making, The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 23.

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Creating a Stur in Edwardsville New restaurant features American cuisine with fresh ingredients

By MATT KAMP Of The Edge

ngie Schmitt may be new to the food business, but she made a veteran decision when opening Stur Restaurant and Lounge. Schmitt, who previously worked 20 years in the car business, brought in world-renowned chef Brian Duffy and mixologist Bran Van Flandern to teach the staff. Van Flandern helped out for a couple of days, while Duffy was in town for a week. “What separates me is that I am able to bring in experienced people, like Brian Duffy and Brian Van Flandern, to help our staff,” Schmitt said. “A lot of people don’t really train your staff and invest in who you have under your name.” Stur specializes in American cuisine with fresh ingredients and cocktails. According to its website, it is a “sophisticated dining experience that’s both worldly and local.” It is located at 4 Centre Ct in Edwardsville. It is the former location of the Tropical Escape Tiki Bar and Grill and Neruda. Dinner service started on June 6, and lunch service was added June 11. The hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. Schmitt believes Stur will be unique to Edwardsville and the surrounding communities. “I just want to do something different,” Schmitt said. “I am very interested in food and cocktails and going somewhere with friends and family. What we bring here is not anything that Edwardsville or any other town around here have.” Duffy, who has opened over 70 restaurants in the last four years, including nine in the last 10 weeks, was excited about the opportunity to work with the staff. “Angie contacted me about six or eight months ago, saying she had a property and that she was interested in having me come in and do some training with the staff, work with her and the managers on procedures and regulations,” Duffy said. “It was pretty much a no-brainer.” Chef Lee Conway leads the Stur kitchen staff. The menu he has put together, along with Schmitt and Duffy, offers a variety of options. Appetizers include: maple pulled pork shoulder, baked heartland goat cheese tart, beef carpaccio, hummus plate, Vietnamese lemon grass chicken wings and artisan cheeses and charcuterie. Entrees include: brown butter trout, orecchlette pasta, New York strip steak, Tuscan roasted chicken and honey soy roasted salmon. Sandwiches and salads are also offered, along with seven different sides and desserts. Duffy raved about the menu, especially the brown butter trout. “We added in a couple of dishes,” he said. “We did a brown butter trout that is out of this world with Marcona almonds. We did bacon and bourbon and cooked it together, because we

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Chef Brian Duffy, center, is surrounded by the Stur Restaurant and Lounge staff at the bar. Duffy, a world-renowned chef, helped train the staff for a week. wanted to incorporate some of the alcohol and spirits back into the food.” None of the food items are frozen or pre-packaged. “Everything is fresh,” Schmitt said. “Our cucumber juice we use at the mixology bar, we fresh squeeze. Our lime juice, we fresh squeeze. Our lemon juice, we fresh squeeze.” The menu is seasonal. To stay up to date with the latest additions and changes, visit www.sturrestaurant.com/menu. Regardless of what’s on the menu, Duffy believes it will be exceptional because of Conway. “Chef Conway is awesome. He makes great food,” Duffy said. “The guy has set Angie up with a menu that is going to be successful.” As for the cocktails, Van Flandern has created an exclusive menu for Stur. Among the list of accolades and honors received by Van Flandern, a three-star mixologist, he was named one of the top 10 global brand ambassadors by the Tales of the Cocktail. “He is one of the world’s premier mixologists. He is just unbelievable. His knowledge is unmatched,” Duffy said. “He came, did the cocktail list and trained the bartenders for three days about the proper ways and techniques. “A lot of people think being a

bartender is just opening some bottles and pouring some beers, but it has become such a craft.” There are currently nine different cocktails on the menu, including the signature, Creating a Stur, and a Jesse Julep. It’s a menu and cocktail list that’s built for enjoyment whenever, and not just for a celebration. “This is not a fine-dining restaurant. This is an everybody place. It isn’t just a place to go to for a special occasion. It is priced accordingly,” Duffy said. “This is a fun place that serves handcrafted cocktails and the menu is going to be changed seasonally.” Meanwhile, the staff consists of a large group of Schmitt’s son’s friends, whom are in college. “Angie has seen these guys grow up,” Duffy said. “The coolest part about is that they will not fail her. There is a respect level that is there, because Angie has been there for most of their lives.” Surrounding herself with the right people on a daily basis was important to Schmitt. To make Stur successful, it is going to take a team and not just one individual. “It’s all about teamwork and building a team,” Schmitt said. “Without a team, it doesn’t matter about your cocktails or food. If your team doesn’t work

together, you have nothing.” Duffy was leading by example while training the staff. He was picking up trash and cleaning, or anything else that was needed before the restaurant opened. Before the dinner service started on June 6, the staff was working feverishly to clean the tiles that Schmitt and her son had installed. “This is attention to detail that I don’t normally see,” Duffy said, pointing to a handful of servers scraping the floors. “Angie has really put things meticulously into place. We have five frat boys that have learned how to serve and are walking around scraping things off the floor. They always say that most servers backs are broken, because they can’t bend over and pick things up. These guys are all over the place.” The work ethic, menu and cocktails are what Duffy and Schmitt believe can separate Stur from all the other restaurants — there are currently 39 restaurants in Edwardsville and six in Glen Carbon that serve food and alcohol. With plenty of other food options, Duffy said it is important the staff goes above and beyond daily. “There are restaurants everywhere. You have competition unlike any you ever had before. You really have to go

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above and beyond,” Duffy said. “I have talked to the staff about exceeding expectations. You have expectations about a place when you walk into a place of what it’s going to be. It’s our job to go beyond that.” Seeing Stur about ready to open was a milestone for Schmitt, who put in her “heart, sweat and tears” into the project. From the first day to now, it was a team effort all around. “It was very tough getting into the business, because banks don’t support restaurants unless you are franchised. New ideas are tough,” Schmitt said. “I was lucky to have someone to inspire me to get into the business that was friends with chef Conway, who I have in the back that chef Duffy has worked with. It’s about having the connections with the right people and building the right team.” Now, Schmitt is ready for the public to find out what Stur is all about. “Stur can mean a lot of things. We are always stirring in the kitchen, stirring our drinks,” Schmitt said. “When you break it all down, everything is sexy, tantalizing, unique and we are a restaurant. From our drinks to our food to how we handle our customers, it is all sexy, tantalizing and unique.” For more information or to make reservations, call 307-9613.

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Claire Thomas-Morgan holds her daughter Lyra in front of a line of children's clothing. Thomas-Morgan, a 2003 Edwardsville High School graduate, recently launched her own children's clothing line, Vivi, in St. Louis.

Local designer launches clothing line By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge One of Edwardsville’s own, Edwardsville High School 2003 Alum Claire ThomasMorgan, launched a children’s line of clothing, Vivi, in St. Louis in March. Designed by Thomas-Morgan and produced completely in St. Louis, the collection features toddler dresses in a bright mix of patterns and colors. Thomas-Morgan’s path to becoming a children’s wear designer took a couple of interesting turns after graduating from EHS. She explained that she attended Bradley University for two years pursuing a graphic design degree. “About the middle of my sophomore year I was like, uh, I don’t know if this is what I want to do,” she recalled. Having been a teenager that was “into fashion” and one that she said “dressed a little bit more unusually” during her high school years, Thomas-Morgan was drawn to the popular reality television show, Project Runway. The show features budding designers who compete to create garments within a short time period by completing challenges. “And I was like, that looks like a lot of fun,” Thomas-Morgan said. “I was coming up with ideas for the challenges and so that kind of piqued my interest a little more.” She looked into the programs offered by New York City’s Parson’s School for Design, the site where Project Runway is filmed, and that summer she enrolled in one of its summer fashion courses to learn about fashion design and illustration. “I did it just to get sort of an introduction to see if was something I really liked before I made a big switch,” Thomas-Morgan said about taking the course. “And then I had a health issue and I had to take a year off anyway so I just started filling my portfolio and reapplying to schools.” During that time, she decided to transfer to Washington University’s fashion design

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program. “I’m kind of a homebody and I’m not really a New York person. I didn’t think I’d be happy living there,” ThomasMorgan explained about her decision. “Plus I like a more general education too. So I transferred right into the program at Wash U.” She graduated from Washington University with a BFA (bachelors of fine art) and did an internship with an online boutique for modest women’s clothing based in University City called Funky Frum. “The owner was interested in starting a knit-wear portion so I kind of came on and she ended up hiring me on after I graduated to help build a small knitwear line,” Thomas-Morgan said. She credited the internship with providing her with invaluable experiences in the industry. “I learned all about buying and going to market and sort of running an online business so it was really, really an educational experience,” Thomas-Morgan said. “I learned a bit about production and starting from scratch through that internship too. And just working in a small business which I really prefer.” After the internship, Thomas-Morgan spent a few years doing visuals for J. Crew and obtained her master ’s in merchandising from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. She’s taught as an adjunct faculty for Washington University in its illustration and technical design courses which she said was “nice to stay part of that program and be on the end of helping kids realize their goals.” Almost two years ago, Thomas-Morgan and her husband Jeremiah added to their family with the birth of their daughter Lyra. Although Thomas-Morgan had never really made children's clothing before, she began making clothes for Lyra for special occasions. Friends and family began making positive comments about the clothes she had made, and they encouraged

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her to make more and sell them. But it was going back to teaching at Washington University part-time when Lyra was six months old that really re-sparked her interest in designing and launching her own line. “I originally kind of looked at doing a women’s-wear line but it was going to need to be a much larger operation and a much bigger financial investment than I could make,” ThomasMorgan noted. It was at that moment she decided to design children’s clothes and Vivi was born. She said she named her line, Vivi, after her grandmother, Vivian Hillen, who would take her to tea and shopping for her birthdays. “My mom taught me more (about sewing) but she (Vivian) was definitely more of an influence in terms of fashion,” Thomas-Morgan said affectionately. “Even when she was in her 90s and in a nursing home at Meridian, she still wanted to get her hair done every week.” Vivi features children’s dresses in sizes 12 months to 4T that are priced from $40 to $45. Thomas-Morgan’s first Vivi summer collection is actually silhouettes that she had designed originally for Lyra. “So I kind of started with what I already knew and worked on making the different sizes and finding fun fabrics,” Thomas-Morgan said. “We’re kind of moving a little bit more into fun prints and print mixing . So we kind of keep the silhouettes a little more basic, but still be fun and girly and then bring in fun prints that only kids can wear.” Making clothes that people will want to save and pass down is part of her mission and quality is paramount. “We do really small runs. I only make two or three of each size. I make it all right here in house when Lyra is napping or sleeping,” Thomas-Morgan pointed out. But Lyra is right in the middle of her

mother’s business venture serving as one of the company’s two models. “I start with like a muslin and fit it on her, and then I make a larger one and send it down to my niece - she’s three - just kind of to make sure the pattern has been sized correctly and it works,” Thomas-Morgan said. “She loves to model. My sister-in-law sends me pictures so I get some feedback from her.” Thomas-Morgan is dedicated to keeping production of her line within the U.S. “I get my fabric from New York so I try to keep everything in the states,” she emphasized. “So even if I do grow, I want to keep production at least within the U.S. - especially for the next generation to teach them more about hand-made and quality and that sort of thing. I’ve even looked at some production facilities in Brooklyn – but that’s still not ideal. I’d like to keep everything in St. Louis as much as I can.” She’s already working on her second collection, for fall, but Thomas-Morgan hopes to continue to “grow small” in the future. “I’d like to start adding in some accessories like maybe some hair bows or bags,” she said. “And then hopefully I’d love to add in some boys (clothing) at some point and maybe start expanding sizes. But just kind of start small and grow small.” The entire Vivi summer collection is available for purchase online at www. vivavivi.com Edwardsville Intelligencer readers receive 15% off online orders when using promo code EVILLE15. This special discount will expire one week from today. A few Vivi styles are also available at City Sprouts in Clayton where ThomasMorgan actually works on the weekends. In addition, private appointments can be made for customers wishing to stop by her home studio to shop. Contact Thomas-Morgan by email at claire@vivavivi.com or follow her company’s progress and the latest designs on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ vivaviviclothing

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You are holding a copy of "The Edge" magazine, the weekly entertainment magazine produced by the Edwardsville Intelligencer newspaper. Now in its 11th year, "The Edge" provides its readers with a wide array of activities to fill their weekends – from arts and movies to dining and travel. "The Edge" has enjoyed a great deal of success over the years and we want to share its content with you.

Flower tours offered in Alton

Flowers are blooming beautifully in local gardens just in time for the gardens shuttle tour provided by the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau in conjunction with Bluff City Tours. A tour is being offered on July 12 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $25 per person. Stops include: Monticello Sculpture Gardens, the Heartland Prairie, The Nature Institute (TNI) and the Godfrey Garden. The tours will also make stops at private gardens where owners will be present to share personal stories and answer questions. Designated by the Missouri Botanical Garden as one of their Signature Gardens in Illinois, the Monticello Sculpture Gardens feature 13 unique sculptures, beautiful flora, fountains and architectural structures. It is located on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community in Godfrey. Boasting more than 150 native prairie plant species and harboring a large variety of grasslanddependent birds, the Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park gives visitors a glimpse into the past. It is owned by the City of Alton and is managed by TNI staff and volunteers. “We have stunning gardens that are unique to this area,” Brett Stawar, President/CEO of the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, said. “These locations are

wonderful spots to enjoy the scenery and learn about the different types of plants and flowers that grow and bloom in the region.” Boarding for the shuttle tours will be at the Alton Visitor Center, located at 200 Piasa St., Alton, Ill., 62002, and the shuttle will return passengers to the visitor center at the conclusion of the tour. Extra Underground Railroad Shuttle Tours Added In addition to the gardens shuttle tours, the CVB has added monthly U n d e rg ro u n d R a i l ro a d t o u r s scheduled on the last Saturday of each month. There are two tours planned for May 31 at 10 a.m. and a 1 p.m. For more information on any of the shuttle tours please go to www. VisitAlton.com/Shuttle. To make reservations call the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 258-6645.

Olivette on the Go returns

The highly popular community festival, Olivette on the Go returns for its 4th year Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28. The event takes place in Stacy Park on the corner of Olive Boulevard and Old Bonhomme Road. The festival provides entertainment for the entire family to enjoy and features a wide array of live music, local food, games and carnival rides. Attendees can look forward to the big Friday night kick-off with interactive DJ Reggie, walkers and dances. This year’s festival features performances by local favorites, The VCRs, That 80s Band and Jake’s Leg. Popular 90s cover band, The VCRs, are set to perform Saturday, September 27 and will be followed by the 80s cover band, That 80s Band. Grateful Dead tribute band Jake’s Leg will headline the main stage Sunday, September 28. Olivette’s Got Talent will be returning for this year’s festival. The highly successful talent competition was a great draw and showed of the talent of not only Olivette locals, but talents of other communities as well. The contest is open to all, and

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features two groups for participants to enter, kids under 10 and ages 11 and up. Selected participants will advance to compete live at the festival. Round one will take place Saturday, September 27 from 2 to 4:30 p.m., with the final round and award ceremony on Sunday, September 28 from 4 to 5 p.m. Those who wish to participate can submit a short video or audio file under two minutes at www.olivetteonthego.com/olivettesgot-talent Although the Olivette on the Go festival celebrates the residents and businesses that reside in Olivette, organizers invite everyone in the region to attend. For a complete listing of events, including updated schedules, free on-site parking areas and maps, v i s i t w w w. O l i v e t t e O n T h e G o . com. Community members are encouraged to volunteer and engage with the city throughout the planning process. Join the conversation through the “Olivette on the Go” Facebook page and receive event updates as the festival draws near. Call Jeff Wade, director of parks and recreation, at 314-9911249 or visit www.OlivetteOnTheGo. com for additional information.

Science Center to screen D-Day film

The Saint Louis Science Center and 3D Entertainment Distribution invite audiences to step back in time with the new giant screen theater film D-Day: Normandy 1944,

which opens at the Science Center’s OMNIMAX Theater on April 25, 2014. In May 1943, World War II is at its apex. To counter Hitler and the Axis forces, the Allies decide to open a second front on the western side of Europe. The Allied forces, led by U.S. General Eisenhower, have just months to organize the operation code-named “Overlord,” with only a 50/50 chance of success, that will break Hitler’s Atlantic Wall fortress and lead to the Battle of Normandy. Narrated by renowned journalist and author Tom Brokaw, D-Day: Normandy 1944 provides a new, penetrating look at this defining moment in history in a truly unique manner. D-Day itself is well-known, yet few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this became the most important location in the world. “We wanted to make a film to pay tribute to the millions of men and women, soldiers and civilians, who gave their lives for our freedom 70 years ago. Regardless of nationality, virtually everyone today has a parent, grandparent or even a great-grandparent with a connection to World War II,” explained writer and director Pascal Vuong. “I thought for a long time about how to produce a large format documentary on this subject, and finally found my own way of telling this complex story to family audiences using a brand-new ‘cocktail,’ mixing innovative film techniques.”

Blending multiple cinematographic formats, including animation, CGI and stunning liveaction images, D-Day: Normandy 1944 brings this monumental event to the world’s largest screens for the very first time. Exploring science, t e c h n o l o g y, e n g i n e e r i n g a n d mathematics, audiences of all ages, including new generations, will discover from a new perspective in breathtaking OMNIMAX how this landing changed the course of history. “What I was drawn to in this film is that it tells us the story of D-Day in a new way that gives such clarity to one of the most important events in the history of mankind,” said Brokaw. “I originally thought this was going to be another traditional documentary featuring grainy black and white footage, but as soon as I saw the first minutes of this film on the giant OMNIMAX screen, I found it irresistible.” “After seeing this film, we think our audiences will feel a deeper gratitude for the courage and sacrifices of these champions of freedom,” said Bert Vescolani, president and CEO of the Saint Louis Science Center. “And, because we are a science center, we hope our audiences will discover a deeper appreciation of the science, engineering and technology involved in this monumental event.” Over three years in the making and with a budget of $5 million, all live-action sequences for the film were shot exclusively on location in Normandy, France.

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People People planner Zoo announces schedule

The Saint Louis Zoo has announced its schedule for the spring and summer of 2014. June 2014 Daily through Sept. 28, 2014 Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by Mercy. Admission is $4. Children under 2 are free. Feeding is $1. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Group rate for 15 or more is $3 per person. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Back by popular demand, cownose and southern rays return to the 17,000-gallon pool at the Saint Louis Zoo this summer. Visitors can enjoy a hands-on opportunity to touch and feed these gentle and fascinating ocean creatures as they glide through a tropical saltwater habitat. Also returning are horseshoe crabs, white-spotted bamboo and bonnethead sharks! Fridays through Aug. 29, 2014 Jungle Boogie Concert Series presented by Mid America Chevy Dealers. Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. No concert on June 20. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Mid America Chevy Dealers. July 2014 Daily through September 28, 2014

Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by Mercy. Admission is $4. Children under 2 are free. Feeding is $1. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Group rate for 15 or more is $3 per person. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Back by popular demand, cownose and southern rays return to the 17,000-gallon pool at the Saint Louis Zoo this summer. Visitors can enjoy a hands-on opportunity to touch and feed these gentle and fascinating ocean creatures as they glide through a tropical saltwater habitat. Also, returning are horseshoe crabs, white-spotted bamboo and bonnethead sharks! Fridays through August 29, 2014 Jungle Boogie Concert Series presented by Mid America Chevy Dealers. Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. No concert on June 20. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Mid America Chevy Dealers. July 20-26, 2014 National Zookeeper Week. The Saint Louis Zoo will celebrate the profession of zookeeping during National Zookeeper Week. For more information, visit www. stlzoo.org/aazk. July 23, 2014 Jammin’ at the Zoo. 6 to 10 p.m. More information: (314) 646-4771

or www.stlzoo.org/jammin. The Young Zoo Friends host a summer party lakeside in the center of the Zoo with live music. Admission charge. August 2014 Fridays through August 29, 2014 Jungle Boogie Concert Series presented by Mid America Chevy Dealers. Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. No concert on June 20. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Mid America Chevy Dealers. August 27, 2014 Jammin’ at the Zoo. 6 to 10 p.m. More information: (314) 646-4771 or www.stlzoo.org/jammin. The Young Zoo Friends host a summer party lakeside in the center of the Zoo with live music. Admission charge.

Flea market returns to Grafton

The Riverside Flea Market in Grafton has returned to Grafton. The flea market is held monthly on the fourth weekend, beginning with the March flea market. The market schedule will continue through October in Grafton. The Grafton Riverside Flea is the largest flea market in the Alton region, boasting of more than 75 vendors with a wide selection

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Lineup announced for Parties in the Park

St. Louis’ original, longestrunning outdoor happy hour, Parties in the Park in Downtown Clayton, kicks off its 31st season May 14 and continues on the second Wednesday of each month through September 10. Parties in the Park will be returning to last year ’s popular location on Central between Forsyth Boulevard and Maryland Avenue.

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“The response to last year ’s move to Central was unanimous. Everyone loved it,” said Ellen Gale, executive director of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce. “Businesses and restaurants saw an increase in sales and traffic, and those in attendance had a blast.” Entertainment for the 31st season of Parties is confirmed and is sure to keep party-goers moving and grooving all summer long. This year’s music lineup includes: · July 9 – Supermajik Robots, sponsored by Carmody MacDonald P.C. · August 13 – The VCRs, sponsored by Mueller Prost P.C. · September 10 – Griffin and the Gargoyles, sponsored by The Wheelhouse and Midland States Bank. 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 beer, you won’t want to miss the 31st season of Parties in the Park in Downtown Clayton. For more information call the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, 314-7263033, or visit www.partiesinthepark. org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

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The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the following events. State Street Market: Live Jazz Night Friday, June 27, 2014 6:00pm to 8:00pm CDT State Street Market 208 State St. Alton, IL 62002 Enjoy a delicious meal while listening to live jazz featuring the Third Coast Jazz & Blues Band at State Street Market in Alton, Illinois. Special prix fixe dinner menus. Reservations are encouraged. For more information, call (618) 4628800. Admission $30 prix fixe dinner Grafton Riverside Flea Market Saturday, June 28, 2014 9:00am to 5:00pm CDT The Loading Dock 400 Front St. Grafton, IL 62037 You won't want to miss this fabulous flea market on the river. 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 March through October in Grafton. For more information, call (800) 258-6645 or e-mail tba@ gtec.com. Ghosts & Gravestones Cemetery Tour Saturday, June 28, 2014 Starts at 7:00pm CDT Mineral Springs Haunted Tours 301 E. Broadway Street Alton, IL 62002 After a brief memorial for all the people who died in Mineral Springs Mall, cars line up behind the Mineral Springs Hearse, and the procession goes to the Alton Cemetery. The tour guide takes the group to 32 gravesites. A seance is held at the Lovejoy Monument and the tour returns to Mineral Springs for a "Repast" and tour of the building. Tour ends with a Tarot card reading. For more information, call (618) 465-3200. Admission $35/person Alton Hauntings Walking Tour Saturday, June 28, 2014 Starts at 7:00pm CDT First Unitarian Church 110 East Third Street Alton, IL 62002 Our walking tour is a p p ro x i m a t e l y 3 h o u r s l o n g and travels throughout the old downtown area of Alton, visiting many reportedly haunted sites and going into some locations (depending on availability). Each tour is led by one of our trained guides and is based on the book Haunted Alton by Troy Taylor. Admission $25/person Wood River Farmers Market T h u r s d a y s i n J u l y t h ro u g h September Starts at 4:00pm CDT Parking Lot at Madison Avenue Madison Avenue Wood River, IL 62095 Every Thursday in July through September Wood River will host its Farmers Market in the parking lot at Madison Avenue. For more information or to set up a booth, call (618) 251-3100. Grafton's Music in the Park Thursdays in July 7:00pm to 9:00pm CDT The Grove Memorial Park Market Street

Grafton, IL 62037 Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free concert at The Grove Memorial Park in Grafton. For more information, call (618) 786-2605. Fireworks Over the Confluence July 3 - 5 8:00pm to 10:30pm CDT Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower 435 Confluence Tower Drive Hartford, IL 62048 Join the Tower for Fireworks over the Confluence. Experience local fireworks displays away from the crowds and noise with this event. Rent spots of each level to view the spectacular show. Fireworks over the Confluence will allow guests to view the fireworks of neighboring towns for a one-of-a-kind view. The Tower will not have its own display. Popcorn will be provided and visitors are encouraged to bring other snacks, coolers and chairs. No alcohol or tables will be allowed. Tickets for the events will be for these days: Wednesday, July 3 for Alton Fireworks, Thursday, July 4 for Granite City and St. Louis Fireworks, Friday, July 5 for Grafton, Godfrey, St. Louis Fireworks. There are only 15 spots available on each level for each night. Tickets will be available to be purchased starting June 1. Tickets can be purchased over the phone or in the Lewis & Clark Tower Visitors Center. For more information, call (618) 251-9101. Admission $20 per ticket at 150 foot level $15 per ticket at 100 foot level $10 per ticket at 50 foot level Fireworks Over the Mississippi Thursday, July 3, 2014 Starts at 9:15pm CST Alton Riverfront

Downtown Alton Alton, IL 62002 Alton's spectacular fireworks display are a must see! With the Clark Bridge as a backdrop over the Mississippi River, this fireworks show is always a crowd pleaser. For more information, call (618) 4656676. Godfrey Family Fun Fest with Fireworks Friday, July 4, 2014 5:00pm to 9:30pm CDT Robert E. Glazebrook Community Park 1401 Stamper Lane Godfrey, IL 62035 Come and let your colors burst with an evening full of fun and fireworks! Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. and continue through to the fireworks display around 9:15 pm. Vendors, inflatables, climbing wall, zip line, cow train, games, concessions, arts and crafts, fire truck & BeBe the Face Painting Clown among other activities will all be on hand to celebrate Independence Day. Free admission. The 2014 Great Godfrey Maze theme will be revealed to the public at this event. For more information, call (618) 466-1483. Fireworks in Jerseyville Friday, July 4, 2014 Starts at 9:00pm CST American Legion 300 Veterans Memorial Pkwy Jerseyville, IL 62052 Come watch the fireworks in Jerseyville at the American Legion. For more information, call (618) 4983312. Jersey County Fair Saturday, July 5, 2014 Starts at 9:00am CST American Legion

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The Missouri Botanical Garden is a great place to take a stroll and enjoy beautiful and inspiring display Gardens; but if you are seeking events to enjoy with your family and friends – look no further! The Garden offers hundreds of things to see and do year round. Grab your calendar and plan to attend an event set in the oldest botanical garden in continuous operation in the United States, and one of the few to have achieved National Historic Landmark status. June 28 through July 27: Desert Show: Plants of South Africa & Madagascar. This newly introduced floral show will introduce Garden visitors to plants that occur in desert and arid regions of South Africa and Madagascar as well as a look at the people of the region and how they utilize indigenous plant species. Containing the world’s most significant amount of biodiversity, South Africa is one of the world’s floral hot spots. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orthwein Floral Display Hall. Garden admission plus $5; free for Garden members. Sponsorship provided by the Henry Shaw Cactus and Succulent Society. June 28 & 29: Henry Shaw Cactus and Succulent Society Show and Sale. Choose from a wide array of cacti and succulents shown and sold by the area’s top growers, including thousands of rare specimens and starter plants priced from $1.50. Cactus Society members will be on hand to answer questions and give plant care advice. June 29, noon to 5 p.m.; June 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Held in the Missouri and Botanical Rooms of the Ridgway Center. Entry included with Garden admission. www.hscactus.org June 29: Cafe Flora Brunch. Sundays from March 30 through October 26, 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 May 18, Aug. 31 or Oct. 5) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations not accepted. Garden admission applies. For more information, visit www. mobot.org. July Wednesdays: The Missouri Botanical Garden remains open late from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day (grounds only; buildings, conservatories and special attractions are closed). Free admission after 5 p.m. July 1: Herbs & Heirlooms Tuesdays. Connect with some of the oldest friends of mankind: herbs. Drop in to explore the culinary, sensory, beauty and uses for the

herb featured each week. The first 100 participants will pot an herb to take home and receive a plant profile sheet with care tips and ways to use your new plant. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon in the Herb Garden, weather permitting. Included with Garden Admission. No registration is required. For more information, visit www.mobot.org. July 2: Whitaker Music Festival. Free evening outdoor concert featuring Old Salt Union. Old Salt Union was formed in August of 2012 and has been making waves since day one. They have w o n n u m e ro u s b a t t l e o f t h e bands competitions, including Del Yea! and the Waka Winter Classic, against some of St. Louis's finest local acts. They’ve also had opportunities to open for Del McCoury, The Bluegrass Ball, The Hillbenders, Sam Bush, and played at the Revival Tent Stage at Wakarusa in May 2013, participating in the festival that included Widespread Panic, Yonder Mountain String Band, Umphree's McGee, and many more national acts. Lawn seating; bring chairs or a blanket. Picnicking is permitted after 5 p.m.; pack a picnic or purchase food 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. Cohen Amphitheater lawn. Sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation. J u l y 6 : C a f e F l o r a B ru n c h . Sundays from March 30 through October 26, 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 May 18, Aug. 31 or Oct. 5) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations not accepted. Garden admission applies. For more information, visit www. mobot.org. July 8: Herbs & Heirlooms Tuesdays. Connect with some of the oldest friends of mankind: herbs. Drop in to explore the culinary, sensory, beauty and uses for the herb featured each week. The first 100 participants will pot an herb to take home and receive a plant profile sheet with care tips and ways to use your new plant. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon in the Herb Garden, weather permitting. Included with Garden Admission. No registration is required. For more information, visit www.mobot.org. July 9: Whitaker Music Festival. Free evening outdoor concert featuring Big Brother Thunder and the Master Blasters – a band who blends funk-soul with rock and jazz by pulling from African, Caribbean and Brazilian styles and rhythms. They create soul-moving, foot-stomping world beats while

mixing in tastes of home, creating an inescapably danceable sound. This band is made of heart and respect for the groove! Lawn seating; bring chairs or a blanket. Picnicking is permitted after 5 p.m.; pack a picnic or purchase food 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. Cohen Amphitheater lawn. Sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation. July 12: Nature Connects: Art with LEGO® Bricks - Meet the Artist. Join us and meet Sean Kenney, the creator of Nature Connects: Art with LEGO® Bricks. Sean, a selfdescribed “Professional Kid,” is a New York-based artist who uses LEGO pieces to design and create sculptures for venues around the globe. He will be here to discuss his creative process and what it’s like to have the coolest job in the world! Sean will also serve as final judge for the LEGO® Brick Buildtanical Challenge. 2 p.m. in the Shoenberg Theater. Selected sculptures from the Challenge will be on display in the Ridgway Visitor Center from 10am to 4pm. Included with Garden Admission. No registration is required. For more information, visit www.mobot.org. July 13: Cafe Flora Brunch. Sundays from March 30 through October 26, 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 May 18, Aug. 31 or Oct. 5) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations not accepted. Garden admission applies. For more information, visit www. mobot.org. July 15: Herbs & Heirlooms Tuesdays. Connect with some of the oldest friends of mankind: herbs. Drop in to explore the culinary, sensory, beauty and uses for the herb featured each week. The first 100 participants will pot an herb to take home and receive a plant profile sheet with care tips and ways to use your new plant. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon in the Herb Garden, weather permitting. Included with Garden Admission. No registration is required. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.

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"The Fault in Our Stars"

Let's start with the obvious. For its core audience, "The Fault in Our Stars" is essentially critic-proof. If you're a fan of the wildly popular young-adult book by John Green, and have already shed tears at its story of teenage cancer patients learning about life, love and sex as they fight to stay alive, then you'll be a fan of this movie. Slam dunk. Go buy your ticket. But of course, you probably already have. The situation becomes more nuanced, though, for those who haven't read the book. Both author and fans have pronounced the movie, directed by Josh Boone, extremely faithful to the novel, but does that make for the optimal cinematic experience? Many films have failed, after all, for adhering too strictly to the written page. Happily, we can report that "The Fault in Our Stars" is, despite the occasional misstep in tone, largely a solid success — a film that not only manages the transition from page to screen nicely, but also navigates with skill that hugely tricky line between the touching and the trite, the moving and the maudlin. And that latter task ain't easy. But there's one major reason that the movie succeeds in this regard. Her name is Shailene Woodley. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America "for thematic elements, some sexuality and brief strong language." RUNNING TIME: 125 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Edge of Tomorrow"

The time-shifting sci-fi thriller "Edge of Tomorrow" has perfectly encapsulated what it is to be a summertime moviegoer. We're dropped into a battlefield of digital effects with the fate of the world at stake. Torrents of gunfire and explosions surround. Some alien clonks us over the head. We black out and it all happens again. And again. "Edge of Tomorrow," in which Tom Cruise plays an officer who continually relives a day of combat against extraterrestrials, probably isn't a commentary on the repetitiveness of today's blockbusters. Its star, after all, has been the unchanging, unstoppable avatar of big summer movies. But in the film directed by Doug Liman ("Swingers," ''The Bourne Identity"), the action-star persona of Cruise is put into a phantasmagorical blender. As military marketer Maj. William Cage, he's thrown into battle against his will by an unsympathetic general (the excellent Brendan Gleeson), and then finds himself stuck in a mysterious time loop. Cruise dies dozens of times over and over, often in comical ways. Does this sound like a great movie, or what? The selling point of "Edge of Tomorrow" may indeed be seeing one of Hollywood's most divisive icons reduced to Wile E. Coyote. He's like a real-life version of the video game "Contra," with the code of seemingly endless life. Dying again and again, Cruise has rarely been so likable. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language and brief suggestive material." RUNNING TIME: 119 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"22 Jump Street"

Things are always worse the second time around, the deputy police chief warns the buddy-cop team of Jenko and Schmidt in "22 Jump Street."

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He's talking about their next assignment, but of course, it's an inside joke — with the audience. "22 Jump Street," starring the inspired comic duo of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, is a sequel, and movie sequels are indeed often worse (especially when, as the chief also points out, the budget's bigger the second time around.) Self-referential jokes aside, things aren't worse the second time around for Hill, Tatum and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. It's fine to make fun of sequels — and this movie does, all the way to a fabulous ending-credits bit that steals the film — when you know you've made a pretty darned good one yourself. Not that this film is perfect — some jokes go too far, or too long, or both, and one running gag involving prison sex is gratuitous, ill-advised, unfunny, and, well, we'd say more but three adjectives are enough. Many more jokes, though — spoken and visual — succeed beautifully. And the cast? It's a pretty heavenly group, anchored of course by Hill and Tatum, who have a Laurel-and-Hardy-like implausible chemistry that keeps you laughing pretty much no matter what they're doing. If you never saw "21 Jump Street," no worries — the filmmakers bring you up to speed fast. The last film saw Jenko (Tatum) and Schmidt (Hill) go undercover to high school. This time, it's college they're ordered to infiltrate, to thwart a nasty drug ring. ("I'm the first person in my family to pretend to go to college," Jenko says proudly.) RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America "for language throughout, sexual content, drug material, brief nudity and some violence." RUNNING TIME: 112 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"How to Train Your Dragon 2"

You thought it was tricky to train a dragon? It's even trickier to take a much-admired animated film and make a sequel that feels satisfying and worthwhile. And it's harder still to balance the competing needs of stretching the story in new directions but retaining the guiding spirit of the original enough to make fans happy. It's nice to be able to report that "How to Train Your Dragon 2," written and directed by Dean DeBlois, does all that tricky stuff pretty darned well. And you'll be happily surprised at the new twists it takes — sort of like getting an unexpected second candy bar in the vending machine. "How to Train Your Dragon 2" doesn't play it safe, and that's why it's the rare sequel that doesn't feel somewhat stale. The story returns us to Berk, where our young Viking hero, Hiccup (again voiced by Jay Baruchel), lives and frolics with his devoted dragon, Toothless, whom he befriended in the first movie, with momentous ramifications for human-dragon relations. Five years have passed, and now Berk is a virtual playground for dragons and Vikings alike. Hiccup's restless nature, though, is at odds with the aspirations of his burly father, Stoick the Vast (a sweetly gruff Gerard Butler), who wants Hiccup to take up new responsibilities. But Hiccup doesn't feel leadership is really his thing. That's what he tells spunky Astrid (America Ferrera, back from the first film), who is now his girlfriend, as well as a fellow explorer. (Other famous returning voices are Jonah Hill as Snotlout and Kristen Wiig as Ruffnut.) RATEDE: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America "for adventure action and some mild rude humor." RUNNING TIME: 102 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

June 26, 2014

"Jersey Boys"

You don't have to be middle-aged, or even an adult, to know songs like "Sherry," ''Big Girls Don't Cry," and "Walk Like a Man." Sure, they're '60s-era hits by The Four Seasons, but they've become such pop culture fixtures that even youngsters who've never heard the name Frankie Valli could surely croon a few bars in his signature falsetto. It's little wonder that the stage musical "Jersey Boys" has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history on the strength of those sublimely catchy tunes. And it's also little wonder that the prospect of bringing the show to the screen appealed to Clint Eastwood, who at 84 is still, blessedly, up for challenges. What's rather curious, though, is that with all the talent involved — not only Eastwood as director, but an excellent cast plucked from "Jersey Boys" stage regulars — the film is distinctly uneven, hugely appealing at times and oddly pedestrian, even cheesy, at others. One problem may be that "Jersey Boys" tries to do a few things at once. On one level, it's a fairly faithful re-creation of the Broadway show; the same writers, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, penned the screenplay, and the excellent John Lloyd Young reprises his Tony-winning performance as Valli. But it also aims to be an edgier film exploring the band's entanglements with the mob back in Jersey — a sort of "Goodfellas" to pop music. The goals don't always mix. The dialogue, too, sometimes sounds overly, well, stagey. And a key convention of the show — band members breaking the fourth wall to address the audience directly — is used unevenly, abandoned for long stretches and suddenly popping up when it doesn't feel needed. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America "for language throughout." RUNNING TIME: 134 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

"Venus in Fur"

Roman Polanski. Sadomasochism. What could possible go wrong? The combination of director and subject material in "Venus in Fur" is wickedly perverse, just as it should be. Polanski and David Ives' award-winning play are a match made if not in heaven, then surely in some demon's dungeon. The play was a Broadway hit, led by a star-making, Tonywinning performance by Nina Arianda. Here French actress Emmanuelle Seigner takes over the role of Vanda, a tardy, gum-smacking actress who arrives on a stormy night for an audition with a director (Mathieu Amalric) at a Paris theater for a production called "Venus in Fur." That is just the start of the hall of mirrors. "Venus in Fur" is a movie-within-a-play based on a play-within-a-play, which itself is based on a novel-within-a-novel. The origin is Austrian author Leopold von SacherMasoch's semi-autobiographical 1870 novella "Venus in Furs," about a man who craves to be dominated by his love, Vanda. ("Masochist" derives from the author's name.) Ives' play is about an arrogant playwright adapting the novel for the stage. Polanski had stayed largely faithful to the play, but has translated it to French, substituted his wife (Seigner) for Vanda, cast Amalric as a younger doppelganger for himself and added a terrific, carnival-esque score by Alexander Desplat. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language and some bloody violence." RUNNING TIME: 96 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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This image released by Sony Pictures shows Jonah Hill, left, and Channing Tatum in Columbia Pictures' "22 Jump Street."

"22 Jump Street" inspired comedy By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press Things are always worse the second time around, the deputy police chief warns the buddy-cop team of Jenko and Schmidt in "22 Jump Street." He's talking about their next assignment, but of course, it's an inside joke — with the audience. "22 Jump Street," starring the inspired comic duo of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, is a sequel, and movie sequels are indeed often worse (especially when, as the chief also points out, the budget's bigger the second time around.) Self-referential jokes aside, things aren't worse the second time around for Hill, Tatum and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. It's fine to make fun of sequels — and this

movie does, all the way to a fabulous endingcredits bit that steals the film — when you know you've made a pretty darned good one yourself. Not that this film is perfect — some jokes go too far, or too long, or both, and one running gag involving prison sex is gratuitous, ill-advised, unfunny, and, well, we'd say more but three adjectives are enough. Many more jokes, though — spoken and visual — succeed beautifully. And the cast? It's a pretty heavenly group, anchored of course by Hill and Tatum, who have a Laurel-and-Hardy-like implausible chemistry that keeps you laughing pretty much no matter what they're doing. If you never saw "21 Jump Street," no worries — the filmmakers bring you up to speed fast. The last film saw Jenko (Tatum)

and Schmidt (Hill) go undercover to high school. This time, it's college they're ordered to infiltrate, to thwart a nasty drug ring. ("I'm the first person in my family to pretend to go to college," Jenko says proudly.) It's part of the joke that the pasty, pudgy Schmidt, especially, hardly looks collegeage and doesn't really try, despite his need to blend in. "Tell us about the war — ANY of them," one student, Mercedes (a terrific Jillian Bell), says to him mockingly. Even less plausible than Schmidt being an undergrad: that the exquisitely gorgeous art major Maya, Mercedes' roommate (Amber Stevens), would somehow hook up with him, when he's nothing but bumbling in her presence. But, as they say in college, whatever. Maybe she's blown away by his (terrible, and very funny) attempt at slam

poetry. The college setting provides its usual comic fodder, starting with a cute montage involving things you need to live in college dorms: Popup laundry hampers, beanbag chairs, lava lamps, shower poofs, a bacon machine (don't ask.) There's also the obligatory frat house, which sets up the amusing BFF relationship between studly Jenko and studly frat leader Zook (Wyatt Russell, who brings to mind a younger Owen Wilson.) Jenko bonds easily with Zook, who lures him onto the football team, where Jenko succeeds dramatically. The two bond so well that Jenko and Schmidt have a sort of buddy-cop breakup. "Maybe we should, you know, investigate other people," Jenko tells a wounded Schmidt.

"Dragon" features great visuals, writing By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press You thought it was tricky to train a dragon? It's even trickier to take a muchadmired animated film and make a sequel that feels satisfying and worthwhile. And it's harder still to balance the competing needs of stretching the story in new directions but retaining the guiding spirit of the original enough to make fans happy. It's nice to be able to report that "How to Train Your Dragon 2," written and directed by Dean DeBlois, does all that tricky stuff pretty darned well. And you'll be happily surprised at the new twists it takes — sort of like getting an unexpected second candy bar in the vending machine. "How to Train

Your Dragon 2" doesn't play it safe, and that's why it's the rare sequel that doesn't feel somewhat stale. The story returns us to Berk, where our young Viking hero, Hiccup (again voiced by Jay Baruchel), lives and frolics with his devoted dragon, Toothless, whom he befriended in the first movie, with momentous ramifications for human-dragon relations. Five years have passed, and now Berk is a virtual playground for dragons and Vikings alike. An amusing opening sequence shows the new pursuit of dragon-racing, a game that vaguely resembles Quidditch. And adjustments have been made to enhance dragon-human coexistence: for example, an aqueduct system, to quickly put out those pesky dragon-breath fires.

Hiccup, though, isn't into the games — he's attracted to the beautiful skies, and spends his time exploring them, aboard Toothless, adding to the map he's making of the world. His first scene of airborne frolic with Toothless is absolutely beautiful, and a sign of the visual delights to come. Hiccup's restless nature, though, is at odds with the aspirations of his burly father, Stoick the Vast (a sweetly gruff Gerard Butler), who wants Hiccup to take up new responsibilities. But Hiccup doesn't feel leadership is really his thing. That's what he tells spunky Astrid (America Ferrera, back from the first film), who is now his girlfriend, as well as a fellow explorer. (Other famous returning voices are Jonah Hill as Snotlout and Kristen Wiig as Ruffnut.)

One day Hiccup and Astrid make an ominous discovery: A trapper's fort. Eret, son of Eret (Kit Harington) is cocky and ambitious. But his boss? He's evil. That would be Drago Bludvist (Djimon Hounsou), a vicious villain who's building a dragon army. Hiccup resolves to stop him. And someone else, he learns — a mysterious figure in the skies — is also fighting Drago. Her name is Valka, and she is, shockingly, none other than Hiccup's mother, long presumed dead. In fact, Valka — voiced by Cate Blanchett in an elegant, otherworldly accent — has spent these long years saving dragons. The scene in which she shows him the fantastic oasis where these rescued dragons live — a tropical wonderland inside a giant ice formation — is

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a marvel of color and inventive design, probably the prettiest scene in the film. For a while, it seems like a perfect family reunion. But happiness is short-lived. Valka doesn't believe, as her family does, that dragons can live with humans — humans can be too cruel. And Drago, with his violent plans, is proving her right. Without giving away too much, this is where the film travels into darker areas than its predecessor, displaying an admirable maturity. Many animated tales involve dashing acts of bravery, b u t r a re l y d o t h e y s h o w t h e possible tragic consequences of such acts. Many tears will be shed over the scene where Hiccup learns that bad things can happen to good people.

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Religion Religion briefs Arkansas pastor is new Southern Baptist president

BALTIMORE (AP) — An Arkansas megachurch pastor is the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention. The Rev. Ronnie Floyd received 52 percent of votes Tuesday from delegates to the annual meeting of the nation's largest Protestant denomination. Floyd beat out the Rev. Dennis Kim, the Korean-American pastor of a bilingual Maryland church, who received 41 percent of the vote. Floyd has been the pastor at Cross Church in northwest Arkansas for 27 years. About 8,500 people worship each week at one of the church's several locations. He was nominated by the powerful head of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the Rev. Albert Mohler. Mohler told the crowd of 5,000 meeting in Baltimore that Floyd is person who can lead the denomination at a time of "horrifying moral rebellion" in the nation.

Southern Baptists oppose gender reassignment

BALTIMORE (AP) — Delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting have passed a resolution declaring that gender identity is determined by biological sex and not by

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Prayers, precautions in West Africa amid Ebola threat

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — One African preacher advocates fasting and prayer to spare people from a virus that usually leads to a horrible death. Some people pray that the Ebola outbreaks, which are hitting three countries in West Africa, stay away from their home areas. Others seem unruffled and say it will blow over. But more than a month after Guinea President Alpha Conde told reporters the Ebola outbreak that originated in his country was under control, the death toll continues to climb in his country as well as in Sierra Leone and Liberia. At least 231 people have died since the outbreak of the

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Inspectors criticize schools over Islamist 'plot'

LONDON (AP) — The British government has announced that schools will be required to teach "British values" after inspectors found school board members with hard-line Muslim views had intimidated teachers and imposed religiously motivated restrictions at several institutions. Inspectors were called in after an anonymous letter alleged a plot called "Operation Trojan Horse" by Muslim fundamentalists to infiltrate schools in Birmingham. Authorities believe the letter was a hoax, but the alleged plot triggered inquiries and inflamed tensions in Britain's secondlargest city, which has a large Muslim population. The Office for Standards in Education says five of 21 schools it inspected had failed to protect students from extremism. One school attempted to ban mixed-sex swimming lessons; at another, music lessons were dropped because they were considered un-Islamic; and at a third, board members vetted the script for a nativity play and told staff they could not use a doll to represent the baby Jesus.

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fearsome disease, which causes bleeding internally and externally and for which there is no known cure. Guinea has recorded just over 200 deaths, along with about a dozen each in Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Travel A whole lot of country fun For The Edge Come make a splash at the 145th annual Jersey County Fair this July! Hear the roar of the tractors and the enthusiasm from the rodeo from Saturday, July 5 through Sunday, July 13. The Jersey County Fair will be held at the Jersey County Fairgrounds on U.S. Highway 67, north of Jerseyville. Coming to the fair for the first time is the Bulls & Barrels event presented by C-Bar Rodeo on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. in the grandstands. Don’t forget your cowboy hat as the rodeo makes waves at the fair! The excitement in the grandstands continues into Friday night with the “Shoot-Out” and the “Super Pro Showdown” on Saturday night. Illinois Tractor Pullers Association (ITPA) and local truck drivers will rev up the crowd at the truck and tractor pulls on Friday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Classes include: 1,900 lb. Mini Rods, 9,500 lb. Limited Pro Stock, 5,800 lb. Modified Tractor and PPL Midwest Region Series 6,200 lb. 2-Wheel Trucks. Locals will also be pulling in the following classes: 12,000 lb. Open Stock, 15,000 lb. Farm Stock and 21,000 lb. Farm Stock. Prices of tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Then, the National Tractor Pulling Association (NTPA) will entertain the crowds on Saturday, July 12 beginning at 7 p.m. The NTPA Grand National Circuit is the top level in the entire pulling industry. Four classes will be on tap this year: 9,300 lb. Super Farm Tractors, 10,000 lb. Pro Stock Tractors, Light Unlimited Modified and Super Stock Open Tractors. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Many other fair favorites will return this year, including the harness races, animal shows and the all-night carnival rides. Children can enjoy the all-night carnival rides, which begin Tuesday, July 8 and continue through Sunday,

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Scenes from fair's past. Above, the demolition derby. Below, the Jersey County Fair Queen Pageant. July 13, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Armbands for unlimited all-night rides on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday will be $20 each, and $25 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. There will also be a free petting zoo starting Tuesday from 6-10 p.m. Sit back and relax with family and friends as you watch the annual Fair Parade on Tuesday, July 8 at

6.pm. The grand marshals will lead the parade down State Street as participants exude this year’s theme: “Oceans of Fun.” Following the parade, local talent will take the stage to amaze the judges and the grandstand audiences on Tuesday, July 8 at 8:15 p.m. during the annual Fair Talent Competition. Contestants will

compete for the Junior and Senior Division Titles, and winners will go on to compete in January at the IAFF State Talent Competition in Springfield, Ill. Grandstand tickets are $5 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under and $6 for track seats. This year’s Jersey County Fair Queen and Little Miss Jersey County will be crowned during

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the 54th Jersey County Queen Pageant Wednesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. The queen will then compete in Springfield at the County Fair Convention in January. Grandstand tickets are $6 for adults, $2 for children and $8 for track seats. Local farmers and young exhibitors will continue the fair’s livestock show tradition. Events include: the Rabbit Show on Saturday, July 5 at 8 a.m. , the 4-H Livestock Show and Auction Monday, July 7 at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., respectively, the Sheep Show Tuesday, July 8 at 8 a.m., the Beef Show Wednesday, July 9 at 8 a.m., the Section 15 Vo-Ag Fair Thursday, July 10 at 8:30 a.m., the Swine Show at 8 a.m. and the Dairy Show at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, the Goat Show at 9 a.m. and the Western Horse Show at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 13. The fair will go out with a bang at the Demolition Derby on Sunday, July 13 at 6 p.m. Fans of all ages can cheer on their favorite drivers and watch until the last car is left standing. Grandstand and infield tickets for the Derby are $10. General gate admission is $2 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Parking is also free. Grandstand event prices vary for each event. Gates will be open from 5-10 p.m. for July 5 through July 11, then from 4-11 p.m. on July 12 and 4-10 p.m. on July 13. An ATM will be available on the festival grounds. For more information on event pricing or general fair information, visit www.JerseyCountyFair.com or call (618) 498-5848. After July 1, call the fair office at (618) 498-3422.

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Travel The Magic House helps create an area just for kids For The Edge Lambert-St. Louis International Airport has opened a transportationthemed play exhibit that will help children burn restless energy and inspire their imaginations at the same time. The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum unveiled the St. Louis International Play Port, a 1,500 sq. ft. exhibit, in the C Concourse at Gate C2. This interactive exhibit features a mini airport where children will use their imaginations to experience what it’s like to travel these days. The play area includes a kid-sized plane, an air traffic control tower with a slide, car rental counters, a luggage conveyor belt and an airport screening area with a pretend x-ray machine. Children can also explore other popular modes of transportation in the exhibit including a car, a truck and a van. They can also take the driver’s seat in kids-version of a MetroLink light rail train, which is a popular mode of transportation to the Airport and across the St. Louis area. “The Play Port is a welcome addition for the thousands of families who travel through Lambert each year,” said Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, Director of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. “We are thrilled to have partnered with The Magic House to open this unique space which will fuel the wonder of travel for children and give families a one-of-a kind activity that can only be found

at Lambert.” The Magic House’s children’s exhibit at the airport took off in large part due to the strong showing of community support for the idea through RallySTL.org, a first-of-its-kind crowdsourcing and crowdfunding platform where

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Pictured are three views of Play Port at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis of The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum. “St. Louis is such a family-oriented city, and we wanted to design an exhibit that would make a positive first impression on families traveling through our airport.” St. Louis attractions will be featured throughout the exhibit to help tourists and residents discover all of the family fun that St. Louis has to offer. “We are excited to see such a creative way to share the many great things there are to do in St. Louis

consumers submit, vote for, and help fund ideas that drive progress in greater St. Louis. “It was gratifying to see the community rally around the idea of an interactive play and learning space at the airport, and we were honored to be asked to create it,” said Beth Fitzgerald, President

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with travelers at Lambert- St. Louis International Airport,” said Kitty Ratcliff, President of the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission. “The Magic House has long been an asset to the community, and we are excited to have their work showcased to the many travelers coming through St. Louis.” Major donors and supporters of the exhibit include Enterprise RentA-Car, Carr Lane Manufacturing Co., the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission, Bi-State

Development Agency/Metro, Jane and Dave Peacock, as well as private donations generated through Rallystl.org. The Magic House is a not-forprofit participatory museum that provides hands-on learning experiences for children and families and encourages experimentation, creativity and the development of problem-solving skills within a place of beauty, wonder, joy and magic. For more information, please call 314.822.8900 or visit The Magic House online at www.magichouse.

The Arts

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SIUE student Jessica Belangee is featured at the Edwardsville Arts Center with her exhibit, "Gauzy Wings and Gleaming Bodies."

Exhibit showcases charcoal/paint works By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge The work of SIUE Bachelor of Fine Arts student Jessica Belangee is currently being featured in the Edwardsville Arts Center’s Dennis DeToye Student Gallery. Her exhibit, “Gauzy Wings and Gleaming Bodies,” includes an interesting mix of charcoal/paint artwork as well as giant black and white scratch-boards. A self-proclaimed super-senior who plans to graduate next semester, Belangee talked about the work she was exhibiting. “It’s two strands of work,” she said. “I work on paper with charcoal and dry medium and paint, and I also work on Masonite and make giant scratchboards basically. It’s really kind of interesting.” Belangee elaborated about how she creates her scratch-board art. “I get a glossy Masonite so it’s a white background on it or black. Either one works. And I basically paint my imagery down in the background and tie it together,” she said. “I’ll scratch away at that black surface and reveal the white underneath. It’s kind of like an experiment this semester. I just decided to do something different and it’s kind of

interesting how you can make giant scratch boards.” ”I usually work with animalia in my work – clouds and landscape as well,” Belangee added about her work. “I usually use black or white in my imagery. I haven’t really experimented with really bright colors yet. My first one was a large rhinoceros beetle. I have fun imagery in my work.” Belangee explained that she has three large-scale works about 30 inches by 40 inches in the exhibition with the scratchboard medium and then several smaller ones. She explained that she began the semester actually working with the internal structure of the human anatomy. “Like intestines and stuff. Technically we’re still animals just not like dogs and cats or anything. I had synthesized that with clouds as well,” Belangee said. “For some reason I diagnosed the intestines looking like clouds in my opinion. So I have some abstract work like that and then I slowly get the animal work into that and that went to the beetle larva because it kind of looks like intestines and clouds as well.”Most all of her past work had included some type of imagery of animals, but this past semester she said she explored other avenues. “I definitely experimented this semester taking my ideas from previous

work and trying to implement the natural wildlife,” Belangee said. “I’ve always dealt with animals in my work. I just love wildlife so I’m trying to put it back into my work and that’s what I came up with.” Her work transitioned to include beetles. “I’m just growing up I suppose,” she said with a chuckle. “This work is really my best semester so far. It’s very diverse.” After graduating, Belangee plans to take a short break and then attend graduate school. “I just feel like I could build my skill further. I love making art. I can’t imagine not doing it. So why not learn more and more and more and keep making it for the rest of your lives,” she said. When she isn’t busy studying or creating art for school, Belangee likes to do illustrating. “It’s like a hidden gem I guess you could say. My professors know about it, but SIUE doesn’t really have an illustration program so I do that on my own time,” she said. Her dream is to someday make illustrations for children’s books. “It’s complete opposite of what I do. I do these intense fine art pieces, and then I turn around and do cute little drawings of animals. I love doing it. Ever since I’ve been little, I just drew and sketched all the time. I’d make up

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monsters all the time. I still love doing it. It’s something I do everyday. I just get my sketch book out and draw.” Belangee’s illustrations may come from real life like her dog or goldfish, but there’s always one constant in her drawings. “Everything is animals,” she said. “So, that’s what I’d love to do (in the future) is illustrate as well as go to graduate school.” Belangee’s student gallery show runs concurrently with “1000 Threads” in the Main Gallery through July 11. Each summer, the Edwardsville Arts Center partners with SIUE to provide students the opportunity to exhibit their work in its Dennis DeToye Student Gallery. “I’m so happy I could have this opportunity,” she said with immense gratitude. “I think it definitely helps with my work output. I was just blown away at this opportunity. I’m so happy and grateful. When I first got asked, I was just like, 'Is this real. Can I really do this?' I’m so excited.” The EAC is located in the southeastern corner of Edwardsville High School at 6165 Center Grove Road in Edwardsville. The EAC is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. It is closed Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays.

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COCA (The Center of Creative Arts) has announced its schedule for the first half of 2014. COCA is located at 524 Trinity Ave. in St. Louis. Here's what's on tap: July 28-30 – COCAedu 2014 Summer Institute for Arts IntegrationThe COCAedu 2014 Summer Institute for Arts Integration will provide educators with strategies on how to use the arts to connect to curricular areas, increa se st ud e n t e n g a g e m e n t , deepen student comprehension and identify alternative assessment opportunities. Workshops are designed to let participants to explore quality arts integration, and give them the tools and strategies to feel confident using the arts across a variety of content areas. In addition, all workshops will explore ways to use the arts in science and math, in support of the national STEAM movement. Featuring workshops by Sean and Melanie Layne, and Randy Barron, arts integration experts and coaches with the Kennedy C e n t e r i n Wa s h i n g t o n , D . C . The einstitute is Monday, July 28 – Wednesday, July 30, at the Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $150 for educators; $100 for university students; free for COCAedu Interchange teachers and teaching artists. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl. org for more information. The COCA 2014 Summer Institute for Arts Integration is presented by Peabody Energy. August 16 – Asian Market Tour of St. LouisJoin Chef Clara Moore, author of Shop Like a Chef, on this educating and delicious tour of St. Louis Asianmarkets. Participants will travel to a variety of small stores and explore the shelves and freezers whilelearning about new ingredients and equipment. Chef Clara will explain how to shop for seafood and other diverse ingredients while helping participants understand how to use them in simple recipes. The tour will end with a Korean-style lunch at Chef Clara's favorite Korean restaurant. Participants will learn how to shop for diverse ingredients and use them in simple recipes. The tour ends with lunch at Clara's favorite Korean restaurant. The tour begins and ends at COCA, with transportation provided by COCA. For ages 21 and up. The tour is Saturday, August 16, from 10:00am – 1:00pm, at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $30 and includes lunch. Call 314.725.6555 or visit w w w. c o c a s t l . o r g f o r m o r e information.

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The Sheldon is pleased to announce its 2014-2015 concert season, to take place in the intimate and acoustically perfect Sheldon Concert Hall. The season i n c l u d e s s i x s i g n a t u re s e r i e s - Jazz at The Sheldon, Fantastic Folk, Sheldon Classics, Saturday Matinees, Coffee Concerts, and

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Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: TwentySeven, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Stages presents They’re Playing Our Song, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Stages presents Always…Patsy Cline, The Playhouse at Westport Plaza, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Monsanto Hall Exhibit: Jack Curran, M i s s o u r i B o t a n i c a l G a rd e n , R i d g w a y Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 22. History Clubhouse: Let’s Build It!, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through October 6. Jaqueline Piatigorsky: Patron, Player, Pioneer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs

through July 13. Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 16. Imagining the Founding of St. Louis, History of Jazz Gallery – Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, Noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 23. St. Louis Camera Club Centennial E x h i b i t i o n , N a n c y S p i r t a s K r a n z b e rg Gallery – Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, Noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 16.

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The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) presents the ninth annual Open Studios STL (formerly City-Wide Open Studios), June 28–29, 2014. Each year CAM partners with artists, galleries, alternative spaces, and arts organizations in St. Louis City and County, who make their spaces accessible to the public for one weekend. Open Studios STL offers innovative ways to connect with artists and experience the local art scene: visit over 160 studios, join guided tours, enjoy parties, and more. The searchable, mobile-friendly openstudios-stl.org website makes it easy to discover new artists and plan routes. The site features all participating artists—including representative artworks, media, and studio features—and provides a map of locations and information on all tours and special events. On Saturday, June 28, studios will be open in neighborhoods east of Grand Boulevard—including Cherokee Street, Old North, Downtown, and Soulard—and on Sunday, June 29, studios will be open in neighborhoods west of Grand Boulevard—including the Grove, Maplewood, University City, and Grand Center. Highlights include: Kick-Off Party at CAM Friday, June 27, 6:00–9:00 pm Enjoy refreshments and music, chat with the artists and tour

guides, plan your itinerary, and register on-site for tours. Walking, biking, and running tours of select neighborhoods and studios Saturday–Sunday, June 28–29 Bus tours: “History of the Artist Studio” and tours by CAM curators and arts writers Saturday–Sunday, June 28–29 After-hours parties and special events at participating galleries Saturday, June 28 Closing Party and Sloup at CAM Sunday, June 29, 5:00 pm Enjoy music, conversation with the artists, and a meal with proceeds supporting a winning artist proposal. To learn more about events and participating artists visit openstudios-stl.org. A printed directory will also be available at the Kick-Off Party and at artist studios. The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) presents, supports, and celebrates the art of our time. It is the premier museum in St. Louis dedicated to contemporary art. Focused on a dynamic array of changing exhibitions, CAM provides a thought-provoking program that reflects and contributes to the global cultural landscape. Through the diverse perspectives offered in its exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, CAM actively engages a range of audiences to challenge their perceptions. It is a site for

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he Edwardsville Arts Center is collaborating with the City of Edwardsville to host Edwardsville’s first-ever juried fine art show. The Edwardsville Art Fair is slated to take place Oct. 17 through Oct. 19 in City Park in Edwardsville. Organizers are currently in search of artists, sponsors and volunteers for the event.

EAC Interim Director Elizabeth Link explained that the City of Edwardsville had been interested in having an art fair for several years. “In a meeting that we had with the mayor and the director of public works and Katie Grable, we were talking about several things,” Link said. “But one of the reasons that I wanted to talk to them was that something that has been happening in the area for a long time – ArtEAST – has been canceled for the year.” Link elaborated saying that the Jacoby Art Center, which has hosted ArtEAST for many years, has a new board that is “re-evaluating everything.” “So for this year, ArtEAST is likely not to happen. And since that is a venue for all our local artists to use to sell their work, I thought an art fair might be a good substitute,” Link noted. “We’re going to do the Edwardsville Art Fair the same weekend as ArtEAST typically occurs so those artists that are used to being a part of ArtEAST have the opportunity for another venue.” Link also emphasized that they were not trying to eliminate ArtEAST. “We just wanted to find an alternative for this year,” Link stressed. “So if ArtEAST is evaluated by the new board, and they figure out how to continue it next year, we’ll just find another weekend for the Edwardsville Art Fair.” While planning an art fair typically takes a year, Link said they intend to do it in about six months mainly due to it being a potential substitute to ArtEAST. But they are currently in search of artists for the fair as well as sponsors and volunteers. Artists can apply online at www.edwardsvilleartscenter.com. “It’s open to anybody. It’s a juried show, and we’re going to have room for at least 100 artists,” Link explained. “Artists can enter together. A couple of artists can collaborate and submit their work together and share a booth.” The deadline for artists to enter is July 1. “And we’re awarding $15,000 worth of prizes for the artists. So we’re looking for sponsors,” Link added. Sponsors will also be invited to a special VIP event opening night. In addition to guests being able to peruse the beautiful art created by accomplished artists during the art fair, children will enjoy Edwardsville Art Fair ’s Create It and Take It art section on Saturday where they will create their own take-away art projects. Art materials will be provided free for this children’s activity. Fair hours will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 18 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 19. The Edwardsville Art Fair organizers are also currently seeking volunteers which are vitally important for this event. There are several areas volunteers can work in during the fair such as the Children's Create It and Take It tent, hospitality, the souvenir booth, the VIP tent and exhibit breakdown. Volunteers are especially needed in the area of hospitality which may include helping to provide meals, snacks, water and assistance to artists in setup, throughout the show, and in show breakdown. “Hospitality volunteers babysit the artist’s booth for them if they need to take a break. So someone trustworthy will sit with the art until the artist comes back,” Link elaborated. “Bringing them water and whatever they need to be comfortable because it’s a long weekend – its Friday night, Saturday and Sunday - and the artists need to be there. So, hospitality is key in making sure the fair is successful.” Signing up to volunteer is easy on the EAC’s Web site under the “event” tab. “If you click on sign up now, you get more specifics on signing up, and you can actually pick a time period and what you will be working on,” Link said. In preparation for the event, the public can buy art cash now which can be redeemed at the Edwardsville Art Fair. “People can basically pre-purchase gift certificates for the art fair and give them as gifts so come October, if people want to go out and buy art at the art fair, they’ll be able to with their gift certificates,” Link said. Art certificates may be purchased in $50 increments with a minimum $50 order on the EAC’s website or a pre-purchase form can be downloaded from their site and mailed to the EAC along with payment. The first 200 patrons who purchase a minimum of $300 in art certificates will receive a poster signed by the artist and two tickets to the VIP event. In case of inclement weather, the Edwardsville Art Fair will be moved indoors at Edwardsville High School. “So it's a great partnership – the city, the school and the Art Center. It’s exciting, and I think it will be fun,” Link said.

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Fox Concerts presents Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band on Friday, October 3 at 8 p.m. Live at The Fox Theatre. Tickets are $127.50, $97.50, $69.50, $59.50, $49.50 and are avilable online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office. Since beginning his career with The Beatles in the 1960s, Ringo has been one of the world’s brightest musical luminaries. He has enjoyed a successful, dynamic solo career as a singer, songwriter, drummer, collaborator, and actor. Drawing inspiration from classic blues, soul, country, honky-tonk and rock ‘n’ roll, he continues to play an important recording, touring, and unofficial mentoring role in modern music. Ringo’s candor, wit and soul are the lifeblood of his music. As he sang on the autobiographical Liverpool 8, “I always followed my heart and I never missed a beat.” Peace and love are his life’s rhythm and melody, and he propels this universal message in everything he does: his evocative artwork, his enthused live performances, his legendary songs, all imbued with the joy, reflection, and wisdom of the music icon the world knows and loves simply as ‘Ringo.’ Ringo has toured with over 12 All Starr Bands since the 1990s. Members who will be performing as part of His All Starr Band in St. Louis include Steve Lukather from Toto, Richard Page from Mr. Mister, Gregg Rolie from Santana & Journey, the phenomenal Todd Rundgren, Warren Ham and Gregg Bissonette.

The Fox to host Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for two shows only in St. Louis at the

Fabulous Fox Theatre on December 9 & 10. Tickets for Mannheim Steamroller at the Fox Theatre go on sale Friday, July 25 at 10am online at MetroTix. com, by calling 314-534-1111 or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office. Ticket prices start at $37.50. Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing. Mannheim Steamroller is part of the 2014 – 2015 U.S. Bank Broadway Series. This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Christmas Tour and release of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that revolutionized the Holiday Season music category. It’s also the 40th Anniversary of Davis’ first album in his Fresh Aire series, which pioneered the New Age music category. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis will direct and co-produce Tour performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. The show features classic Christmas hits from Mannheim Steamroller and multimedia effects in an intimate setting. In addition to being a holiday tradition for many families, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour regularly attracts repeat attendance from multi-generational guests and is one of the longest running tours in the music industry. Davis plans to release a new album, Mannheim Steamroller 30/40, this fall. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary Christmas Tour, tracks will include Christmas fan favorites while selections from Davis’ iconic Fresh Aire series and recordings by his daughter, Elyse, will celebrate 40 years of ground-breaking sound. M a n n h e i m S t e a m ro l l e r h a s sold more than 40 million albums, 28 million in the Christmas genre. With a total of twelve holiday CDs, an average of eight Mannheim Steamroller Christmas albums occupy Billboard’s Top Seasonal Chart every year. With 19 gold, 8 multi-platinum and 4 platinum-certified records, Chip Davis is among an elite group of artists that include U2, Jay-Z, and The Beach Boys with such certifications. From his longtime home in Omaha, Neb., Mannheim Steamroller creator Chip Davis makes innovative music inspired by the sounds of another

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Fox to welcome Bob Weir

Bob Weir and Ratdog with very special guest The Chris Robinson Brotherhood will appear Friday, August 29 at 7 p.m. Live at The Fox Theatre. Tickets are $99.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office. With a touring history that has made him one of the most traveled road musicians of all time and a restless music personality that has kept him occupied for over 50 years, Weir knows a thing or two about staying fresh and living in the moment. Although best known as one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, adding Dead staples such as “Truckin’,” “Sugar

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Junk Cars Wanted ~Top price paid~ for junk cars! ~Tow included.~ Call George @ 314-403-5959 $$$$$$$$$$$

Must Sell! Going to college! 2003-Ford-Focus SVT, black, sharp, 96k mi. $7,150 2004-Mazda-RX8, metallic grey, loaded, 77k mi. $7,950.

618-977-9559

Got A Service to Sell? Advertise it in the classifieds! To list your service call the classified department at 656-4700. The Edwardsville Intelligencer reserves the right

Trucks, Vans, & SUV's

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1993 Ford F-150, shortbed, club cab, $4000, 104k mi. Call 618-567-0063

Help Wanted General

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Calling all Nature Lovers! Wild Birds Unlimited in E’ville has a

PT Sales Position Available. Must be available on Saturdays 9:30am to 5:00pm, and Sundays from 11am to 3pm. Send resume to WBUEdwardsvilleil@ gmail.com or download an application at Edwardsville.Wbu.com

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ECONOMIC/ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Full time, $70-$72k. Develops, manages and maintains the City’s economic/community devt strategic plan, business retention/ expansion program and marketing program. Assists developers and business owners with opening and/or expanding. Bachelor’s Degree in Econ Devt, Planning, Public Admin, Business or related field req’d. Min of 5 yrs professional level exp working in econ devt or closely related field req’d. Must have great communication skills and competency with MS Office software. POLICE DISPATCHER Full-time, $22.73/hr. Varied 12-hour shifts (incl. nights & weekends), LEADS & EMD certification preferred, excellent computer/typing skills and ability to multitask in fast paced environment. Prior dispatcher experience preferred but not required CROSSING GUARD Part-time Seasonal, $12.50/hr, approx. 16-18hrs/wk during school year. Req’d working hours are 7:05-9:05am each morning and 2:40-4pm each afternoon. Position must assist children in safely crossing the street at the corner of Schwarz St. & West St. near Lincoln Middle School. Applicant must be able to walk & stand for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, have good hearing and visual acuity, and hold & raise a hand-held stop sign. Successfully passing an extensive preemployment background check is a condition of employment. WILDEY THEATRE CONCESSIONAIRES Part-time, $8.25/hr, 8-15 hrs/wk (Evenings & Weekends). Selling food & soft drinks at events & maintaining a clean concession area. Excellent customer service skills req’d. Prior cash handling exp preferred.

Help Wanted General

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Assistant Manager Apply in person at: Pantera’s Pizza 1522 Troy Rd, Edw, IL. 40-45 hour week, Benefits Included. Restaurant exp. preferred Healing Touch Wellness Center is looking for a FT or PT

Massage Therapist to start immediately. Call or Stop by: 82 E. Airline Dr., E. Alton, IL. 618-259-9434

MARKETING COORDINATOR SCHEFFEL BOYLE CPA FIRM Responsibilities include development of marketing materials and proposals, organizing events, coordinating seminars, advertising and presentations for multiple offices. Visit Careers on the firm website at www.scheffelboyle.com for details and to post resume. find a job here! the classifieds

Help Wanted General

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First Student now hiring: P/T Bus Drivers & Monitors for Edwardsville School District. Will train. Apply at: 17 Commercial Ct., Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Scheffel Boyle Certified Public Accountants, one of the largest accounting firms in the St. Louis Metro area, has ideal career opportunities for intelligent and enthusiastic professionals. CPA SENIORSUPERVISOR Tax & Assurance Department Candidates must have: Minimum of 3 years experience in public accounting, strong organizational, time management & interpersonal skills. Send resume with cover: Scheffel Boyle kim.loy@ scheffelboyle.com 106 County Road Jerseyville, IL 62052

ENRICH...ENHANCE...ENGAGE Attention Human Service and Direct Care Service Workers: Are you concerned about JOB SECURITY?!? LAYOFFS?!? Then It’s Time To Join OUR TEAM Our Mission: DD Homes is a quality-focused network dedicated to providing exceptional residential services to adults with developmental disabilities and other cognitive impairments, within a highly respectful, activity rich, well managed and caring environment. As a stable and growing industry leader, we offer many great benefits to our employees such as: • Paid Training • Double Time for Holidays Worked • Health Insurance • 401K • Work 8 Hours, Paid 8 Hours • Paid Activities • Accumulated Vacation Time (Hourly) • Family-Style Environment • Free Meals • Smaller Client to Staff Ratios Than Nursing Homes (No CNA training required, but a plus)

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Help Wanted General

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Home Instead Senior Care is hiring for evenings, overnights and weekends in Edwardsville, Collinsville, Highland & Alton areas. Apply at: www.homeinstead.com/ 351/becomeacaregiver

Furniture

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Vaughn King Oak bedroom furniture. Headboard, footboard,rails, armoire with dual mirrors. 1 nightstand nice condition $1175. 618-670-5592

Misc. Merchandise

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EDWARDSVILLE, IL #1 Copper $2.70/lb. #2 Copper $2.51/lb. Yellow Brass $1.68/lb. Stainless $.56/lb. Painted Siding $.61/lb. Scrap Alum $.52-.72/lb. Alum Cans $.60/lb. Clean Alum Wheels $.70/lb. Electric Motors $.25/lb. Seal Units $.17 Batteries $.29 Christmas Lights $.30 Insulated Wire #1-$1.15 #2-$.90 Scrap Iron $160.-$200./Ton

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Pool Table For Sale Full size, Granite top. $525 obo. Call 618-972-0948

Estate Sales

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$1,000 Reward for the return of old dark wood dresser with curved mirror, chip on bottom drawer accidentally sold at my mother’s estate sale October 17-19, 839 Harvard. It was my Nana’s. extremely sentimental. Please help heal a broken heart Contact 843-324-5221.

We have 3 convenient locations: Edwardsville, Waterloo & Freeburg, IL

We may be looking for YOU!

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244 Moving Sale Sat. 6/28/14, 10a-5p Sun. 6/29/14, 12p-4p 47 Stonebrooke, Troy, IL. 62294 (Meadowbrooke Subdivision off Troy/ O'Fallon Road) Follow The Yellow Signs The owner is moving out of state and has decided to simplify. Items not for sale will be marked as such. Sale Offerings: Grandfather Clock, Antiqued Oak Wash Stand, Broyhill King Headboard, Many Books, Antique Single Bed, Decoys, Crockery, Sports Memorabilia, Custom Handicap Lift, Quality Small Items. Landscaping rocks, Copper RR oil can. Games.

830-3127

C.K.S. METAL CORP. (618) 656-5306

Email resume to humanresources@ cityofedwardsville.com or application available at cityofedwardsville.com. Deadline: 7/7/2014, 5:00pm. EOE Information System & Services Technician The Edwardsville School District has an immediate opening for an IS&S Technician. Applicants should possess a 5th year college/program certificate or 2-4 years of related experience and/or training. Experience in TCP/IP and knowledge of Windows 7/8 and security setups. Nancy Spina Personnel, ECUSD7 708 St. Louis Street Edwardsville, Illinois 62025 www.ecusd7.org

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All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” Familial status includes children living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

Houses For Rent

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2BR, 1BA, Montclaire, E’ville. $850/mo 1st/ last/ dep, 1yr contract, no pets. 692-6417 3BR, Edwardsville, appliances furnished, students welcome, $825/mo 618-920-3641 4 bedroom 2.5 bath in The Oaks Subdivision, Avail. 7/1. $2100/mo. Call 314-640-3264.

ADVERTISING SALES CONSULTANTS Hearst Media Services is looking for digitally savvy, highly motivated sales professionals to join our team of multimedia sales consultants. If you love to sell and are knowledgeable about digital media, then we have the perfect opportunity for you to join us and help our customers to grow their businesses. In addition to our daily newspaper and website in the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon areas of Madison County, we have partnerships with the biggest names in digital and social media. With all this we can offer our advertisers

unmatched reach and targeting capabilities –from the very local to the national scale. Do you have experience meeting and exceeding monthly sales goals, anticipating challenges and continually hunting for new customers? If you are goal-driven, digitally confident and have one to two years of outside sales experience selling to small businesses, then we want to talk to you. We offer a competitive base salary with unlimited commission potential, paid vacation, full medical benefits and a 401K with company match.

Apts/Duplexes/Homes www.glsrent.com (618)656-2230 *Glen Carbon, 3br/2ba $1,200/mo., *Worden, 3+BR/4BA, $1,700/ mo., 514-9954 Small 2BR house, 1 car gar, non-smking, no pets, $790/mo. Call 656-9204/(cell)444-1004

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Apts/Duplexes For Rent

2 BR 1.5 BA Townhomes SMOKE FREE. 15 minutes to St. Louis and SIUE. I-255/ Horseshoe Lake Rd area. $675 mo includes washer/ dryer, water, sewer and trash service. No pets. www.fairway-estates.net 618-931-4700

*1BR cottage apt. New kitchen. great loc. Near SIUE. NO pets. $600 / month. *1BR upstairs apt. close to SIUE. w/s/t incl. NO Pets. $600/mo. 444-1392. 1BR apt, w/d hkup Non-smoking, no pets. $595/mo + dep 6569204 or cell: 444-1004 1BR apt’s in Edwardsville, $500 & $600. no pets, non-smoking. 618-692-4144. 2 BR Duplex, indoor garage, w/d hkup, Glen Carbon. $750/mo Call 217-960-5642

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1BR loft apt & 1BR duplex $585/mo $1000dep. 656-8953

2BR Apt, Troy. $600/rent., $600 dep. Available Now! (314)-574-3858

2 BR, 1 Bath Glen Carbon QUAIL HOLLOW w/d hook-ups, $685 (618)346-7878 osbornproperties.com

2BR Loft, newly remod new kit, ba, wndws/drs d/w, w/d hkups. $675 incl. w/s/t. 593-0173

2BR 3rd flr Apt. Luxury plus! Rehabbed brick warehouse on 3 quiet acres dwntn Edwville. $850 + dep. No pets 270 W. Union. Call 618-334-3647

2BR Townhomes, Edw 1.5 BA, w/d hkup, No pets. $750 w/gar; 692-1745; 978-2867.

2BR apt in E’ville. Retirement community. No pets, No smoking. $475. 217-854-8784. 2BR Duplex, appls. furnished, w/d hkup. No pets. 6A & 3B Hickory Hills, across from Glen Carbon P.O. Available Now! 618-578-8478. 314-578-0961.

618-624-4610 cecilmanagement.com Glen Carbon 1BR, all electric, stove, fridge, dw, stacked w/d, FP, trash pd from $615. 618-624-4610 carports available 2BR, 1.5BA, all electric, stove, fridge, wd hookups, from $695. 618-624-4610

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

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* 2BR, updated/nice * 1BR, Big country Kitchen, New Carpet, Off Street Pking, Coin-Op laundry in Bldg. Worden. Call Phil 636-375-4161.

Furnished Eff., dish, i-net, WiFi, utilities, no smoking w/ ref. $545/mo. 972-0948

3br, Edw behind Kohls living, dining, fam. rm, bsmnt, re-dec. cr ck. $1195/mo. 656-1480. Available Soon! 2br, 1.5ba townhomes. (618)692-9310 www.rentchp.com

First Month Free! E’ville, 50 Devon Ct. 1 & 2 BR apts. w/s/t paid. 618-791-9062

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$279,900 Greenville PR101869 DANA M. ALLEN (618) 444-7222

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WELCOME BRENT! We are pleased to announce that Brent has joined our real estate team in our Edwardsville office! askbrentweiss@ gmail.com

VERY IMPRESSIVE move-in ready, 4BR/4BA, freshly painted home w/large yard & privacy fence.

$275,000 Wood River PR101873

$235,000 Troy PR101871

BRENDA HOLSHOUSER (618) 789-2742

CAROLYN KOESTER (618) 791-6712

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HWY 159-Maryville, 1200sq., 5 offices, rec area. $900/ 346-7878 www.osbornproperties.com

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CUSTOM BUILT 1.5 STORY executive home. Quality inside/ wildlife outside. Minutes to Edwardsville.

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LUXURY 2 BRs located at 270 & 111 Gourmet kitchens, 2 bay windows, washer/dryer included. WST included. Must See! $675. Call for our move-in specials! (618)931-3333.

FOR RENT: LUXURY TOWNHOMES AND APARTMENTS. 3BR/2BA or 2BR/1.5BA in Highland. $695-$735/mo. Call (618)830-4985.

Commercial Space For Rent 720 Commercial Space for rent, 50 Kreige Farm Rd. in Glen Carbon, Approx. 8,000 sq. ft. Rate & Terms negotiable. Call 618-529-1082

Live Well. Live With Us! 2BR, 3BR & 4BR Apts. All-Inclusive rent, individual leasing, top of the line amenities. Private Bed and Bathroom. Apartments available now! Don’t miss out! Enclave (618) 655-0050 Enclaveinfo.com Enclave West (618) 655-0060 Enclavewestinfo.com

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4br, 3.5ba, 3 car gar/ open ranch, walk out w/mom-in-law suite, Hardwood/tile except bedrms, Beautiful landscape, wooded lot $259k, 2424 Calico Ln. Maryville 618-444-2123 FSBO: Collinsville corner condo, 3br, 1.5ba, 3 yr. old air/furnace, w/o lower level to enclosed patio. As Is. 618-917-6059.

Open House: Sunday, June 29th:1-4PM Important Message: 1013 Ruskin Ave, Companies that do Edwardsville business by phone can’t 3br, 1.25ba, 1car ask you to pay for credit detached garage, before you get it. For more full bsmnt, move-in information, call toll-free ready, $161,900. 1-877-FTC-HELP. A public 618-444-2843 service message from the Edwardsville Intelligencer HOMES and the Federal Trade Commission. 4

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16 UNIT MOBILE HOME PARK tucked away on 7.5 acres, just a quarter mile from Governor Bond Lake.

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TRADITIONAL 2 STORY home. 3BR/3BA, beautifully landscaped yard. Close to LeClaire Park, schools & major road ways.

PRIVATE WOODED LOT, EASY highway access. Lovely spacious 4 bdrm ranch w/finished walkout bsmnt.

$224,500 Edwardsville PR101862 DIANA MASSEY TEAM (618) 791-5024/(618) 791-9298

$195,000 Glen Carbon PR101860

JUDINE LUX/CHRIS MILLER (618) 531-0488/(618) 580-6133

SHARP 3 BDRM, OPEN FLOOR plan ranch in popular Huntington Place. Several recent updates. Fresh interior paint. Finished LL. $184,900 Glen Carbon PR101872 WES WAGNER (618) 530-3941

NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING NEW LISTING OPEN HOUSE SUN, JUNE 29, 1-3 PM OPEN HOUSE SUN, JUNE 29, 1-3 PM

ESTABLISHED RESTAURANT/LOUNGE w/good interestate acccess. Includes real estate & equipment. $169,900 Staunton PR101868 DANA M. ALLEN (618) 444-7222

CHARMING BRICK HOME downtown Edwardsville. 4BR/2BA, fenced backyard with covered porch.

23 FOREMAN DR., GLEN CARBON TASTEFULLY RENOVATED TRI-LEVEL 3 bdrms, 3 bths, park like setting on the lake!

WHY RENT? Cute ranch home in Edwardsville, fenced backyard, detached 1 car garage.

301 N. BUCHANAN ST., EDWARDSVILLE AMONG BUCHANANS BEVY OF BUNGALOW BEAUTIES, 3 bdrm, 3 bth, screened porch. Agnet related to seller.

$163,500 Edwardsville PR101865

$100,000 Edwardsville PR101870

$189,900 Glen Carbon PR101864

$174,900 Edwardsville PR101861

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DIANE BRANZ (618) 407-1776

LINDA BEUTEL (618) 779-3225

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618-655-4100 OPENHOUSE HOUSE SUN, MAR OPENHOUSE HOUSE SUN, MAR OPEN HOUSE SUN, JUNE 29, 1-3 PM OPEN SUN, JUNE 29,20,1-31-3PM OPEN HOUSE SUN, JUNE 29, 1-3 PM OPEN SUN, JUNE 29,20,1-31-3PM OPEN HOUSE SUN, JUNE 29, 1-3 PM OPEN HOUSE SUN, JUNE 29, 1-3 PM PM

5 S. FAIRMOUNT, ALTON $775,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM SANDIE LAMANTIA (618) 978-2384

3308 GARVEY, EDWARDSVILLE $729,990 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM SANDIE LAMANTIA (618) 978-2384

7019 ALSTON CT., EDWARDSVILLE $469,900 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM BRENDA HOLSHOUSER (618) 789-2742

OPEN HOUSE SUN, JUNE 29, 1-3 PM OPEN HOUSE SUN, JUNE 29, 1-3 PM OPEN HOUSE SUN, JUNE 29, 1-3 PM

9256 PIN OAK RD., EDWARDSVILLE $400,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM BARRY MAULDEN (618) 449-4755

2944 INDIAN MEADOWS LN., EDWARDSVILLE $345,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM BRENT WEISS (618) 660-8358

OPEN NEW HOUSE SUN, MAR 20, 1-3 PRICE PM

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NESTLED ON 3+ ACRES with private drive, 4 bdrms, 4 bths, walkout.. Shows like a New Home! $414,500 Edwardsville PR101772

DELIGHTFUL 1.5 story retreat in desirable Ebbets Field! All the bells and whistles! $359,000 Edwardsville PR101281

211 TYLER DR., TROY $448,500 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM KAREN CURRIER (618) 616-6891

6511 FOX LAKE DR., EDWARDSVILLE $320,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM ADAM HORNBERGER (618) 444-8681

3433 WILDERNESS DR., EDWARDSVILLE $319,900 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM TODD LINNEMEYER (618) 520-5516

4 GINGER BEND, GLEN CARBON $224,900 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM BETSY BUTLER (618) 972-2225

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GREAT FAMILY HOME. Possible 4 bdrms, huge screened porch, plenty of room to grow! $149,900 Edwardsville PR101521

CUTE, CLEAN, COZY! Nice corner lot, close to downtown Edwardsville. $110,000 Edwardsville PR101204

MINI - FARM ON 2.59 ACRES with 3 bdrm home, 2 outbuildings,, fenced pasture & pond. $109,900 Litchfield PR101817

HOLIDAY SHORES! Move in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on large 80x135 lot. $105,000 Edwardsville PR101793

VERY TASTEFULLY PRESENTED 3 bdrm, 1 bth home with many updates. $69,800 Staunton PR101619

REMODELED & SPACIOUS 3 bdrm, 2bth home conveniently located off interstate 55. $59,500 Mt Olive PR101605

SPACIOUS 2-STORY, finished LL, 3 bdrm possible 4, 4 bths. Great location! $259,900 Glen Carbon PR101666

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