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Queen's Cuisine Tea room opens on Main Street.

4 Fair Saint Louis

Birthday party plans finalized.

5 Getting their kicks

Tandem bikers take Route 66 challenge.

6 Curtain Call Lounge Fox expands summer offerings.

13 "Central Intelligence" Johnson, Hart find right chemistry.

14 Barn quilts Take a tour in Ohio.

15 Historic Louisville Walking tours now being offered.

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What’s Happening Friday June 31 __________ • St. Louis Cardinals vs.

Milwaukee Brewers, Busch Stadium, St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• Jake's Leg, w/Sharon Hazel Township, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:15 p.m.

• Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 • Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 • Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 • CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 • Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 • A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 • Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 • Nomad Studio: Green Air,

Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 • Circus Flora: 30th Anniversary Season, Circus Flora, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Runs until July 3, 2016.

• Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 • The Women of 1916 Exhibition, Historic Hawken House Museum, St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs until November 10, 2016

Saturday July 1 ____________ • St. Louis Cardinals vs.

Milwaukee Brewers, Busch Stadium, St. Louis, 1:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

• 36th Annual Fair Saint Louis, Forest Park, St. Louis • 134th Annual Veiled Prophet Parade, (Downtown St. Louis), 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• D o w n t o w n A rc h i t e c t u r a l Walking Tour East- The Heart of Downtown, The Old CourthouseBroadway Entrance Staircase, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• D o w n t o w n A rc h i t e c t u r a l Walking Tour West- Downtown Beyond the Arch, St. Louis Union Station- Market St. Main Entrance, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• D o w n t o w n A rc h i t e c t u r a l Walking Tour North- Washington Avenue, Tigin Pub- Meet Outside,

St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Discrepancies And Friends, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 • Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 • Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 • CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 • Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 • A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 • Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 • Nomad Studio: Green Air, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 • Circus Flora: 30th Anniversary Season, Circus Flora, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Runs until July 3, 2016.

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People The flavors of England come to Main Street Queen's Cuisine Tea Room opens

By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge

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fter selling her British pastries at Goshen and Tower Grove farmer’s markets and serving afternoon teas in various St. Louis area eateries for nine years, Glen Carbon resident Jane Muscroft opened her Queen’s Cuisine Tea Room at 120 South Main St. in Edwardsville recently.

Muscroft, who grew up in Melton Mowbray, England, attended catering school because she had a dream to open a bed and breakfast on the South coast of England. “I always enjoyed baking, cooking and making tea for friends when they came out,” Muscroft said.

But her husband’s job with Purina would bring them to the states – St. Joseph, Mo., in 2000 and then to the St. Louis area in 2005 after the Nestle takeover.

After moving to the states, Muscroft focused on raising their daughters, who were ages 5 and 7 at that time, but once the girls reached their teen years, Muscroft knew it was time to pursue her love of baking and cooking. “I was looking for somewhere to go back to catering college since that was my profession,” she recalled. “I came across the Dierberg’s School of Cooking, and I thought that was a really neat idea.”

After approaching Dierbergs to hopefully help out in the cooking school, the company asked her to be an instructor instead.

“I taught cooking classes there about afternoon teas and suddenly people were interested in them, and that’s why Queen’s Cuisine was born - to fill the niche of serving afternoon tea,” Muscroft explained.

She began renting the kitchen in a tea room in Illinois to do her baking and started selling scones at both Goshen Farmer’s Market in Edwardsville and Tower Grove Market in St. Louis. As her business grew, she found a small business incubator program through St. Patrick’s Center in St. Louis which Muscroft credited with helping her to formalize her Queen’s Cuisine business plan that included providing afternoon teas at people’s homes. She’d use the incubator location to bake her goods and then transport them to the farmer’s markets or to venues and homes for afternoon teas.

Since forming Queen’s Cuisine in 2007, Muscroft has served her traditional English afternoon teas at The Oatman House in Collinsville as well as The Map Room and The Fleur De Lys Mansion in St. Louis.

In March of this year Muscroft moved her production from St. Louis to 120 South Main St. in Edwardsville, and she began renovations to the building to add a tea room. “Our loyal customers throughout the years have been the core influencers behind this decision, and now we will be able to better serve them,” Muscroft noted.

Last weekend the Queen’s Cuisine Tea Room had its grand opening afternoon tea, a sold out

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Above, Jane Muscroft sits inside the Queen's Cuisine Tea Room, which opened today at 120 South Main Street in downtown Edwardsville. Below, Muscroft, second from left, and her employees prepare for the grand opening.

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event, which Muscroft said had a theme that was in honor of Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday. “We had coronation chicken, which is very similar to chicken salad, in the sandwiches because that was made for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in 1952,” Muscroft explained. “We had the sausage rolls because that’s something that they have at Christmastime at Buckingham Palace.”

The Queen’s Cuisine Tea Room had its official grand opening June 17. Beginning then, the Queen’s Cuisine Tea room will be open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be serving lunch – coronation chicken on croissants and homemade soups.

It will also be serving a wide variety of specially crafted scones, which Muscroft is well-known for, as well as several British specialties including Scottish shortbread, Eccles cakes, quiche, sausage rolls and Melton Mowbray pork pies, an English sandwich found only in Muscroft’s hometown. “We’ll also have scones and clotted cream at the tea room all the time for people to enjoy at the tea room or to take home,” Muscroft said.

Sunday afternoon teas, which require a reservation, will continue to be offered the second Sunday of every month. Afternoon teas are a unique event featuring a British traditional menu served on a three tiered tray. A savory course of sandwiches and sausage rolls is on the bottom tier while freshly prepared scones served with clotted cream and preserves are on the middle tier. The top tier is the final course, a selection of three dessert items, all made in house from scratch. The tray is served with a pot of freshly brewed loose leaf tea with over 20 varieties to choose from.

While the Sunday afternoon teas will be offered only once a month, an afternoon tea can also be ordered for Fridays or Saturdays, 1 p.m. or later, but must be reserved three days in advance. Call 618205-6188 to make a reservation or visit the Queen’s Cuisine Web site at Qconline.us for ordering online.

Additional information can also be found on the Queen’s Cuisine LLC Facebook page. The Queen’s Cuisine Tea Room can also be reserved for private events.

In addition to the tea room’s Friday and Saturday hours, the Queen’s Cuisine British baked goods will still be available from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday at both the Goshen Farmer’s Market and Tower Grove Farmer’s Market, and Muscroft also plans to continue teaching classes at both the Missouri Botanical Gardens and at Dierbergs.

“I enjoy sharing my love of food and the British food. I always say that British food gets a bad rap so it's quite nice to redress that,” Muscroft said.

“My ambition was always to be in the catering trade and the food trade, I just took a little detour and ended up in Illinois – so very far from the sea,” Muscroft said with a chuckle.

Though she hasn’t fulfilled that dream yet of owning a bed and breakfast on the coast in South England, in nine years Muscroft has made great strides in building her business and has shared a little bit of England and its culinary traditions with many Edwardsvillearea and St. Louis residents.

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s Fair Saint Louis nears, guests are urged to plan ahead and arrive early to get the most out of America’s Biggest Birthday Party on Saturday, July 2; Sunday, July 3; and Monday, July 4 in Forest Park.

“We have been hard at work to make this year ’s Fair Saint Louis an incredible experience for our guests,” says Steve Pozaric, general chairman of Fair Saint Louis 2016. “As we work alongside the St. Louis City Police and Fire Departments, the City of St. Louis and Forest Park Forever to ensure that Fair Saint Louis is a safe and memorable event, we encourage fairgoers to arrive at the Fair early to enjoy its many events and activities, and to check fairsaintlouis.org or download the FairSTL app for the full lineup of fun before heading to the Fair. Everyone should be conscious of the weather, and plan accordingly by staying hydrated and wearing sunscreen.”

As previously announced, country music superstar Lee Brice, rock legend Sammy Hagar and The Circle featuring Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson, and multi-Platinum hip-hop recording artist Flo Rida are set to close the three nights of Fair Saint Louis.

Additional acts include: rocker Eddie Money; funk, soul and rock icon George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic; musical-comedy group Bobby Bones And The Raging Idiots, led by iHeartRadio nationally syndicated host Bobby Bones; country music duo LOCASH; the eightpiece funk-rock band of 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummies Here Come the Mummies; up-and-coming country singersongwriter Mo Pitney; New Orleans-based rockers Cowboy Mouth; and more.

The Fair Saint Louis gates in Forest Park open each day at 1 p.m. Popular family-friendly Fair Saint Louis events and attractions such as the zip line ($10 for riders), demonstrations by the Lake Saint Louis Water Ski Club, Salute to the Troops military appreciation event, the

Ameren/Purina Family Festival Zone, and the Purina Pro Plan Performance Team all return for 2016. Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Edward Jones will cap off each night.

New events to this year ’s Fair include: The Fairway, a unique shopping experience that invites regional artisans and vendors to sell their products to fairgoers; a human slingshot thrill ride ($30 for riders); and a nighttime performance by the Golden Knights, the United States Army’s elite aerial parachuting demonstration team, immediately following the Lee Brice concert on July 2. Anheuser-Busch’s Buds and Burgers sampling will take place each night from 2 to 7 p.m. on Lagoon Drive, while supplies last (must be 21 and older).

A full schedule of each day’s events is available online at www.fairsaintlouis. org, as well as a complete listing of items fairgoers can and cannot bring into the

event. Outside food and drink are not allowed.

A detailed transportation guide, which includes the best routes to Forest Park and parking locations in and around the park, is available on the transportation page at www.fairsaintlouis.org. On-street parking is not allowed in Forest Park during the Fair. Fairgoers should be mindful of street closures in and around Forest Park throughout the weekend.

MetroLink, biking and walking continue to be great options for getting to and from the Fair. MetroLink riders can access the Fair via Forest Park-DeBaliviere and Skinker stations, both of which are in close proximity to the entrance to the Fair.

Two bike valets and one bike self-park locations are available at Fair Saint Louis this year. Fairgoers can catch a cab at the dedicated Taxi Stand location on Skinker at Forsyth. Two free internal Forest Park bus shuttles will start each day at 12:30

p.m. and run in the park. A fee-based golf cart shuttle service will be available within Forest Park for fairgoers who need a little help getting to the fairgrounds once they have arrived at Forest Park (available until 11 p.m.).

Fairgoers are reminded that the Schnucks Freedom 4 Miler, organized in conjunction with the St. Louis Sports Commission, kicks off at Ballpark Village in Downtown St. Louis at 7 a.m on Saturday, July 2. The 134th Veiled Prophet Parade returns to its traditional location in the heart of Downtown St. Louis this year, starts at 9:30 a.m. on July 2.

Fairgoers are encouraged to check www.fairsaintlouis.org, and the Fair ’s Facebook (www.facebook.com/ fairsaintlouis), Twitter and Instagram (@ fairsaintlouis) pages for more updates and announcements leading up to the event. The FairSTL app – powered by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch – is available to download for free in the App Store and on Google Play.

All weather-related Fair updates will be relayed to the public on an as-needed basis on the Fair ’s social media channels and app, and via traditional St. Louis media outlets.

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

Pictured are scenes from previous happenings at Fair Saint Louis.

Photos courtesy of Fair Saint Louis.

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People Tandem bikers look to ride Route 66's length

By STEVE HORRELL Of The Edge The tandem bicycle rounded a turn on the Quercus Grove Trail headed for Vandalia Street in Edwardsville. It was early enough in the day that the stifling heat hadn’t fully settled in, and for the time being the six water bottles affixed to their Santana Arriva bike remained untouched.

The pair had eased past the Hi-Way Tavern on Vandalia and crossed over to the RP Lumber parking lot, when a GPS attached to the bike went off.

“Turn left onto Vandalia Street . . . Your destination is on the left.”

Peter and Tracy Flucke own the consulting firm, WE BIKE, etc., based in Green Bay, Wis. Tracy joined her husband in 1993 following a career as a city administrator. Peter was a police officer for seven years and the creator of one of the first bicycle patrols in the state.

The Fluckes, when they arrived in Edwardsville, were 550 miles into a 2,700-mile journey that began early this month in Chicago. Their journey follows old Route 66 to California, ending at the end of next month in Santa Monica.

After Edwardsville, the couple crossed the river to St. Louis to begin a westward journey that will take them through Oklahoma and Texas, and the deserts near Santa Fe and Flagstaff.

It’s not the couple’s first marathon road trip.

Last year they biked the length of the Mississippi River – 3,052 miles – and a year earlier they biked 4,362 miles, from Bellingham, Wash. to Bar Harbor, Maine.

The six plastic bottles, Peter says, are standard for that kind of trip, but this time they purchased a foldable water bag that holds an additional four liters of water.

“In the desert, running out of water . . . don’t be that guy,” Peter says.

After s t u d y i n g re c re a t i o n and forestry at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, Peter Flucke worked as a park ranger.

“My job was to rescue people that did stupid stuff,” he says.

“Your motivation for not doing stupid stuff yourself is you don’t want someone you know to come and rescue you.”

Not that the Fluckes have been the least bit reckless in their pursuit of the classic “American Road Trip.” They can fix a flat and perform other basic maintenance to their bike, and they have enough sense to dial back a typical 70-to75 miles-a-day pace when the heat becomes unbearable. And they break up a six-day stint of riding with a day off on the seventh.

Their pace – typically 13 to 15 mph – is a bit faster than most tandem cyclists.

Peter, as the stronger and heavier of the two, sits up front and does the steering while Tracy navigates from behind, a spot she enjoys since it frees her up to read maps and take in the scenery.

Every once in a while someone will remark that Tracy’s job looks easier, but that, Peter said, is simply not the case.

“She’s doing at least as much

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Peter and Tracy Flucke with thier tandem bike under the Route 66 sign on Vandalia Street in Edwardsville. work as I am,” he says.

“This thing doesn’t move without two people, and I never worry about whether she’s doing the same amount as me. Some days I actually feel like I’m not carrying my weight.”

The high point to date has been riding the Chicago Lakefront Trail, the 18-mile path that runs just east of Lakeshore Drive in Chicago. They stayed in the Windy City on June 6 and 7. During their Route 66 journey the Fluckes have been alternating between motel stays and staying at hospitality exchanges – known as Warm Showers – that cater to touring cyclists. On the morning of their final day in Chicago, their host urged them to delay their departure for an hour or to allow the crowded Chicago Lakefront Trail to thin out.

“Rush hour on the trail! That’s so cool!” Tracy recalled.

In Illinois, Route 66 generally follows Interstate 55 in a southwesterly direction toward St. Louis.

On Sunday, June 12 – Day 10 of their journey – the Fluckes rode out from Bloomington and with a strong wind at their backs, quickly traversed the 71 miles to Springfield.

They arrived early in the afternoon and headed over to a local brewery

for a beer. Then they went over to a Warm Showers facility.

In their blog posting for that day, Peter wrote: “Yong Wu, a young Chinese man, is our host for the night. He is also hosting two gentlemen from China who have been bicycling the United States for the last four months – they started in San Francisco. They are headed to Chicago and then one will fly home.

The other will continue on. One of the gentlemen does speak and understand a bit of English. The other does not speak or understand English at all. They are very lucky to have Yong as their host because he speaks Chinese.

Yong’s family owns a Chinese restaurant so he went over to pick up supplies and made an amazing Chinese dinner for all of us. He is a great cook. It was a fun dinner and a chance to get to know each other better.

It was another fun night with a very welcoming host.”

During their stopover in Edwardsville, Peter referred to their Springfield experience as “awesome.”

“There was a lot of pointing by the guy who didn’t speak English.

We’re now friends on Facebook, and that’s pretty neat,” he said.

On Monday they followed Route 66 for another 68 miles before

arriving at the Super 8 in Staunton.

The Fluckes have been stopping off at various communities and looking around to see what sort of accommodations the municipalities have made for cyclists.

Then they take those stories from the road and use them when they teach others about improving bicycle safety.

Peter, now the president of WE BIKE, etc., described the Chicagoto-Edwardsville trek as generally pleasant.

What’s most important to touring cyclists like themselves, he said, is a smooth surface and lanes that are wide enough. And while there were stretches where they shared the road with cars and trucks, there was little traffic. “As long as there are no cars, I don’t care how wide the road is,” he said.

The Quercus Grove Trail is one of nine trails that comprise the Madison County Transit District system. At one time they were once railroad corridors, and nearly 20 years ago MCT began acquiring the railroad rights-of-way for future light rail possibilities and interim trail use.

Today it’s a 130-mile network of smooth trails maintained by MCT. On Tuesday morning, Peter and

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Tracy Flucke got up and biked the 19-mile Quercus Grove Trail to the RP Lumber parking lot. It’s an asphalt and lime trail, a “utopian” path with a few hills thrown in for variety.

Hills have never been a problem for them. In their 15 or so years of tandem biking, Peter estimates they have only had to get off and walk a half dozen times. The key, he says, is not to fight the hills. Shift the Arriva to its lowest gear, and take it slow.

Dogs, surprisingly, have been no problem either. That’s good, since trying to outrace a dog with a bike that has saddlebags on the front and back is generally not a good idea.

What it comes down to, then, is devising a strategy. One way is for one of them to yell “No,” and then, if necessary, dismount from the bike and use it to shield themselves.

“We practice those things,” Peter said Tuesday morning. “We did have a beagle try to take us out one time. He comes flying off his porch and goes down in a ditch before he realizes that we were probably more than he wanted to deal with.

He put on the brakes and skidded on the gravel, and he stops a foot from us."

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People Curtain Call Lounge primed for summer Local performers and culinary experiences lined up For The Edge Curtain Call Lounge at the Fabulous Fox Theatre is excited to announce a summer entertainment lineup that will feature renowned local acts. The new, intimate Curtain Call Lounge provides the perfect setting for a special night out in a one-of-a-kind venue. Curtain Call Lounge will be open Thursday – Saturday all summer long with Happy Hour specials from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. that include a selection of exquisite champagnes. Please see www.CurtainCallSTL.com for more details. Space is limited and there are no reservations. Curtain Call Lounge is located at 521 North Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103.

July 1 – Jeremiah Allen and Cheryl Brown � 10:00 p.m. – 12 a.m.

J e re m i a h A l l e n a n d C h e r y l Brown have toured professionally nationwide and internationally with some of the entertainment industry's best. They will perform popular jazz, soul, blues and contemporary music renditions. Cover charge $10 at door.

July 2 - Michelle McCausland, Female Impersonator – 9:00 – 11:30 p.m.

Michelle McCausland is a wellknown entertainer for the LGBT community and a highly acclaimed show director. Miss McCausland achieved her goal of capturing Missouri’s hearts and the crown of Miss Gay Missouri in 2012. Cover charge $10 at door.

July 8 – Infrared Rockers – 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Infrared Rockers are acclaimed recording artists and have been St. Louis' premiere reggae band for nearly 20 years. Their 7-pioece band has been jammin' the roots of the Caribbean sound all over the USA and have shared the stage with the very best performers of this genre of music from Jamaica. Caribbean food and rum drink specials will be featured at this themed “Rum Runner Night.” Cover charge $10 at door.

July 15 – Music at the Intersection throughout Grand Center "Music at The Intersection," is the innovative new music festival that will showcase the best of Missouri talent across genres. The festival will feature local beer tents, street art, food and drink specials, and so much more! Admission is free and venues throughout Grand Center will offer staggered performance start times allowing audience members to move and explore throughout the evening.

July 22 – The Legendary Melvin Turnage Band featuring Toni Poynter – 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

T h e M e l v i n Tu r n a g e b a n d provides music lovers with their favorites: 60’s Motown, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Soul, Funk, and Big Band sound. For more than 30 years, the Melvin Turnage Band has performed concerts nationwide and has toured internationally in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Greenland, Central America and the Caribbean Islands. Cover charge $10 at door.

July 29 – The Legendary Melvin Turnage Band featuring Toni Poynter – 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.

T h e M e l v i n Tu r n a g e b a n d provides music lovers with their favorites: 60’s Motown, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Soul, Funk, and Big Band sound. For more than 30 years, the Melvin Turnage Band has performed concerts nationwide

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A couple enjoys dinner at The Fox's Curtain Call Lounge. and has toured internationally in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Greenland, Central America and the Caribbean Islands. Cover charge $10 at door.

••• Curtain Call Lounge at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, St. Louis’ premier champagne bar, is excited to announce a summer culinary line-up of beverage tastings and classes; food and wine pairing combinations; and movies with multi-course dinners.

Our skillful chef and bartenders have prepared a schedule of events sure to please the palate, all served in the exquisite one-of-a-kind setting that makes Curtain Call Lounge a unique destination in Grand Center. Curtain Call Lounge will be open Thursday – Saturday all summer long with Happy Hour specials available from 5pm – 8pm that include a selection of exquisite champagnes. .June 23 * Beer Tasting Dinner * 7pm – 8:30pm Celebrate summer with a Craft Beer Dinner featuring five brews from the Four Hands Brewing Company. Our award-winning chefs have create a four-course menu that pairs perfectly with these beers selected from the Four Hands portfolio of beers, inspired by the American craft brewing renaissance.

The evening begins with a beer reception at 7pm in the lounge before moving to the stage for the four-course dinner. Prepaid ticket $45 per person; day of event $50 per person.

July 7 * Summer Still & Sparkling Wine Tasting Class * 7pm – 8:30pm Take a break from the heat of the season for a one-of-a kind social event. This wine tasting class will present 12 wines that cover a wide range of grapes, regions, and styles, in a casual format that encourages sharing with fellow wine lovers.

Come single or come as a group for

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fun, learning and good taste. Hors d'oeuvres will be served as well.

Prepaid ticket $35 per person; day of event $40 per person.

July 14 * Jed Steele Wine Dinner * 7pm – 8:30pm Steele Wine consistently receives high marks from leading wine and food publications. Steele Wines is led by owner and winemaker, Jed Steele a legend in the California wine industry. Jed has been making wine for more than 40 years and his experience includes original winemaking for Kendall-Jackson, as well as having produced wines from grapes in just about every wine region of California. Today Steele Wine bottles approximately 20 different varietals, but in low production runs to maintain their great respect and winemaking craftsmanship. Five fine wines will be tasted, accompanied by courses chosen and prepared by our awardwinning chef ’s for each wine selection. Prepaid ticket $40 per person; day of event $45 per person.

July 21 * World tour of Sparkling Wine Tasting Class * 7pm – 8:30pm This sit-down tasting class led by our Sparkling Wine and Champagne experts is perfect of mid-summer.

The tasting will include seven high quality champagnes and sparkling wines from around the world, paired with small plate delicacies.

This class is an opportunity to not only taste exceptional sparkling wines but to also have fun and socialize with fellow wine enthusiasts. Prepaid ticket $35 per person; day of event $40 per person.

July 28 * Movie “Big Night” and Wine Dinner * 7pm – 10:30pm Curtain Call Lounge will show the foodie cult classic “Big Night” while serving the epic meal featured in the movie. Prepared by our talented chef, this delicious Italian dinner will be a joyous celebration of one of the world’s great cuisines.

“Big Night” stars Stanley Tucci and

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Tony Shalub and tells the story of two brothers who own an Italian restaurant in New Jersey. Much to the dismay of the chef (played

by Shalub), the brothers’ authentic Italian food is too exotic for their spaghetti-loving customers and the restaurant is struggling. But when bandleader Louis Prima plans a visit to taste their exquisite menu, the two brothers arrange a fabulous meal which will decide the fate of their restaurant. Curtain Call’s recreation of that authentic Italian feast promises to be an epicurean delight. Tickets are $85 per person, $90 day of the event.

August 4 * Rose Champagne and Cheese Tasting * 7pm – 8:30pm This event will feature the best combinations of regional cheeses with a selection of seven different pink Champagnes and sparkling wines from independent producers. Designed as an intimate t a s t i n g p re s e n t e d b y e x p e r t s in their field, participants will discover and compare some of the premium award-winning grower Champagnes. Prepaid ticket $35 per person; day of event $40 per person.

August 18 * Prosecco Tasting Class * 7pm – 8:30pm Those scorching temperatures of an August summer day demand something light and fun to drink and Prosecco fits the bill perfectly.

This Italian bubbly differs from champagne in some important ways and our tasting will show you what makes this so special and how to select the right Prosecco for your taste and event. Enjoy the sparkling wine of Italy with a selection of Italian small plates of appetizers. $35 per person; day of event $40 per person.

August 25 * Movie “Babette’s Feast” with Dinner and Wine * 7pm – 10pm Babette’s Feast is not only a stunning film - it won the 1987 Foreign Language Academy Award

- it is one of the greatest food movies ever made, culminating with an incredibly lavish meal. Curtain Call is thrilled to show this classic and bring Babette’s divine meal to life.

While we cannot include the exact items Babette used (1840’s wine is a little hard to come by), our chefs will present a seven-course meal inspired by the one in the film as our dining room is transformed into a candle-lit version inspired by the movie. Seats for this extravaganza are limited to 40 guests so advance reservations are encouraged for this incredible movie and food experience. Tickets are $85 per person, $90 day of the event.

About Curtain Call Lounge Curtain Call Lounge will be open Thursday – Saturday all summer long with entertainment every night!

Happy Hour specials that include a selection of exquisite champagnes will be available from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Cover charges apply for some performances.

Please see www.CurtainCallSTL. c o m f o r m o re d e t a i l s . S p a c e i s l i m i t e d a n d t h e re a re n o reservations. Curtain Call Lounge is located at 521 North Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 Curtain Call Lounge is the first Champagne bar in St. Louis, offering an extensive selection of the finest Champagnes and wines by the glass, local craft beers on tap and a cocktail menu that blends the freshly made flavors of classic cocktails. With seasonal culinary small plates and shared menu items, the Curtain Call menu showcases regional and fresh ingredients in timeless combinations.

The perfect spot for drinks before and after a show, a celebration or a casual night out in St. Louis, Curtain Call is located in an exquisite Byzantine-inspired space that recalls the Eastern architecture of the Fabulous Fox.

People People planner Science Center screening "A Beautiful Planet"

From IMAX Entertainment, "A Beautiful Planet", the latest space documentary from director Toni Myers and made in cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), opened at the Saint Louis Science Center ’s OMNIMAX Th e a t er on M a y 1 3 . T h e f i l m f e a t u re s s t u n n i n g f o o t a g e o f our magnificent blue planet — and the effects humanity has had on it over time — captured b y t h e a s t ro n a u t s a b o a rd t h e International Space Station (ISS) and is narrated by Academy Award-winner Jennifer Lawrence.

Tickets are on sale at slsc.org.

“We are very excited to be launching 'A Beautiful Planet' in the OMNIMAX Theater. This fi lm gives our audiences a breathtaking view of our home planet as can only be experienced on our giant dome screen,” said Jackie Mollet, Managing Director Visitor Services at the Saint Louis Science Center.

“The images will leave a lasting impression on visitors, helping us understand the impact we make on a global scale. The fact that all of the images of earth are captured by astronauts on the International Space Station, allows us a peek into their world and their perspective. The musical soundtrack and Jennifer Lawrence’s narration add to the experience of making this the next, classic IMAX film.”

"A Beautiful Planet"reunites much of the filmmaking team from Hubble 3D and Space Station 3D, led by producer and director To n i M y e r s , w h o a l s o w ro t e and edited the film. Director of photography James Neihouse, ASC, served as the astronaut t r a i n i n g m a n a g e r. G r a e m e Ferguson, IMAX co-founder and pioneer producer of many IMAX space films, is the executive producer, and Judy Carroll is the film’s co-producer. Marsha Ivins also served as space operations consultant on the film. The music is composed by Micky Erbe and Maribeth Solomon. Sound design is by Peter Thillaye.

The IMAX release of A Beautiful Planet will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.

You can learn more about "A Beautiful Planet" by visiting its official site at www.imax.com/ ABP. For information on show times and tickets, visit slsc.org, call 314.289.4424 or come to the Saint Louis Science Center at 5050 Oakland Avenue.

planned for the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair," said State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon. "This 10-day fair is a true southern Illinois tradition.

We believe that music is something that brings people of all walks of life together, and it is our hope that we bring in artists to the Grandstand who do just that."

O n F r i d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 n d country music superstar Jamey Johnson will take the Grandstand stage for what is sure to be an unforgettable concert. One of the

most highly regarded and wellliked county musicians in Nashville, Jamey Johnson is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and an award winning singer/songwriter. He is best known for his songs "In Color" and "High Cost of Living." He's also penned songs for Trace Adkins, George Strait, James Otto and Joe Nichols.

Fairgoers should prepare to party on the closing day of the Du Quoin State Fair. On Monday, September 5thSugar Raycomes to town to help

southern Illinois celebrate Labor Day. The singer/songwriter/actor has a resume of top-10 hits, multiplatinum albums, and countless sold-out tours to his credit. The 5th annual Summerland Tour will stop at more than 25 cities this summer, including Du Quoin, and will feature great live music from Sugar Ray, Everlast, Lit, and Sponge at the 2016 fair.

An on-sale date for the above mentioned acts has not been set at this time.

Ticket prices for each of the shows are listed below: Friday, September 2: Jamey Johnson Tier 2 - $15 / Tier 1 - $20 Monday, September 5: Sugar Ray / Everlast / Lit / Sponge Tier 2 - $19 / Tier 1 - $24 More details regarding ticket sales, special events, and additional grandstand acts will be released in the coming weeks and months.

Dates for the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair are August 26 - September 5.

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2016 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for Du Quoin State fairgoers.

State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is pleased to announce the first of what will be many Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand announcements.

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People People planner Ballpark Village to host Pig & Swig

B a l l p a r k Vi l l a g e i s h o s t i n g Pig & Swig, St. Louis’ premier Barbeque and Whiskey event, on Friday and Saturday, July 8 and 9. The Saturday session will be held on the southwest parking lot from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The VIP Experience will be on Friday on the 3rd floor Budweiser Brew House Deck, with top names in the culinary, spirits, and cigar world: Celebrity Chef Todd English, Rocky Patel Cigars’ Nische Patel, and 2016 Nightclub and Bar Magazine’s “Bartender of The Year,� Nectaly Mendoza.

P i g & S w i g w i l l f e a t u re a barbeque competition sponsored by the St. Louis Barbeque Society, where over 40 competitors will vie for the $10,000 Grand Champion award.

There will be a BBQ Village with area vendors Sugarfire, Salt and

Smoke, Highway 61 Roadhouse, Doc’s Smokehouse, Iron Barley, Bootleggin’ BBQ, PM Barbeque, St. Louis Rib House, and more.

Whiskey Village will highlight over 30 of the finest whiskeys for guests to sample. Craft Beer Village will have coveted , rare beers, including Bourbon County Regal Rye, and for the first time in St. Louis, Virtue Mitten Bourbon Barrel Aged Cider.

J & R Cigars will be providing award-winning Rocky Patel cigars for sale in the Slow Burn Cigar Tent.

Music by Rough Ryders and Superjam on the Busch II Infield stage.

The family-friendly Pig Pen area will be on the Busch II Infield, with inflatables, a mechanical bull, face painters, balloon artists, jugglers, and more.

General Admission Tickets are $75.00 in advance, $85.00 day of event. Premium Experience tickets

are $100.00 in advance, $110 day of. VIP Friday and Saturday Experience tickets are $150.00 in advance, $170.00 day of. Tickets available at www.ticketfly.com.

For more information visit www. stlballparkvillage.com/pigandswig

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May 27 through September 5, 2016 Prairie Farms Summer Zoo Weekends. Friday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Zoo will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 17, due to A Zoo Ado, the Zoo’s major fundraiser.)

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

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Fridays, May 27 through September 2, 2016 Jungle Boogie presented by Mid America Chevy Dealers. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. No concert on June 17.

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

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Bourdainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first cookbook in 10 years, "Appetites" (published by Ecco), also hits shelves October 25.

The Hunger visits St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for one show only on Saturday, November 12 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-

The Ve i l e d Prophet Organization has officially announced that the 134th annual V P P arade w ill take p lac e in Downtown St. Louis, returning Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biggest Birthday Parade to its original location after two years in Forest Park.

The Parade will begin at 7th and Market streets at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, kicking off a weekend of Independence Day celebrations. Fair St. Louis, set for July 2-4, will remain in Forest Park for 2016 and will feature t h re e d a y s o f f a m i l y - f r i e n d l y activities, food, live music, fireworks, and more. â&#x20AC;&#x153; We a re d e e p l y g r a t e f u l t o Forest Park for its support in hosting the Parade for the past two years,â&#x20AC;? said Jim Hetlage, Grand Marshal of the 2016 Parade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Parade has historically been a civic point of pride for the City of St. Louis.

We a re t h r i l l e d t o re t u r n t o Downtown and work alongside Fair Saint Louis in Forest Park to host a true, city-wide Fourth of July celebration with these events.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big things are happening in Downtown St. Louis, and we are delighted the 2016 VP Parade will return to its traditional location in the heart of Downtown, near the new National Blues Museum and CityArchRiver,â&#x20AC;? said City of St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay.

Hetlage also announced that the theme of this year â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parade is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hats Off to Heroes.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to present a tribute to Americans from all walks of life whose everyday contributions make them heroes in their communities,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The P a r a d e w i l l c e l e b r a t e h e ro e s in every shape and form, from military officers and veterans, to first responders, to blue collar workers, to school teachers, to parents, and all those in between.â&#x20AC;? more â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Parade is a celebration of our city, our region and our

Looking for the best spot to view the sunset this spring? The Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower, located at 435 Confluence Tower Dr., in Hartford, IL, has kicked off its Twilight Thursday series.

Admission is $5 per person which includes unlimited trips up to the 180-foot Tower â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three viewing platforms at 50, 100 and 150 feet.

Visitors are encouraged to bring cameras and binoculars for viewing.

Visitors will be able to view the stunning spring sunset over the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi river. Whether you are with family, friends, a special someone or alone to enjoy the view, the Tower is a perfect spot to relax after a long day. Make sure to check the times of the sunset to plan your trip accordingly! â&#x20AC;&#x153;The view of the sunset from the top of the Tower is breathtaking.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the greatest place to be if you want to sit back and enjoy the view unfold in front of you,â&#x20AC;? said Don Russell, longtime volunteer at the Tower. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visitors can come and make memories theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never want to forget.â&#x20AC;?

The Tower is now open five days a week. The hours are Wednesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

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"Octonauts" announced a brand new, action-packed and interactive theatre show for the very first time in the U.S. The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure (www. octonautsliveus.com) features brand new and fan favorite songs led by the entire Octonauts eight-member crew including Captain Barnacles, Lieutenant Kwazii and Medic Peso, as they invite audiences aboard an underwater quest through a world full of adventure, interactivity, and tons of sea life surprises. The tour will head coast-to-coast visiting more than 60 cities including St. Louis on Friday, October 14 at 6 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Tickets are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure is a high-tech production featuring costume characters and animated projections to a massive screen on stage. "We are thrilled for kids and families to see Octonauts come to life on stage," said Amy Koudelka, SVP of Product Development and Brands, Silvergate Media. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure is an opportunity for Octo-Cadets to be a real part of the action.â&#x20AC;?

The tour comes on the heels of new Octonauts episodes premiering throughout the year on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Seasons one, two and three are also available on Netflix, and the first ever Octonauts 4D movie adventure is coming later this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are calling on all cadets and their families across the country to assist our very dynamic team of adventure heroes on their fast-paced, exciting underwater adventure,â&#x20AC;? says Jonathan Shank, executive producer at Red Light Management. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This stage show is packed with sing-a-longs.

Audiences can expect a high level of interactivity with their favorite characters on stage.â&#x20AC;?

The Octonauts will be the official mascots for World Oceans Day, June 8 at participating zoos, aquariums and museums. In addition, many new Octonauts products continue to roll out as part of key licensing deals with Fisher Price, Penguin, Ncircle and Leapfrog.

The Octonauts live show consists of two acts each running about 30 minutes, plus a brief intermission.

For more information, visit www. octonautsliveus.com www.facebook. com/octonautslive or search on social media using #octonautslive.

The tour is produced by Red Light Management & Fiery Light, in association with Silvergate Media.

and military veterans, $2 for children 12 and under and children two and under are free. Group rates are available for 12 or more people and reservations can be made by calling the Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau at (618) 465-6676.

1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

The Hunger serves audiences an all new live show featuring an unyielding, brutally honest monologue reflecting on diverse culture, street cuisine and his travels to lesser-known locations around the world, followed by an open Q&A session. Currently filming the hit CNN original series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown (season seven premiered Sunday, April 24; 9pm ET/PT), Bourdain will bring audiences a menu loaded with lots of laughs, serious discussions and unapologetic irreverence. Presale tickets begin May 2 and tickets for the general public are on-sale May 20. Today through May 1, fans can register to receive a presale code to purchase tickets before the May 20 general public on sale.

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country, and a symbol of pride of the St. Louis community,â&#x20AC;? said Missy Kelley, President and CEO of the Downtown STL, Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an enduring tradition, and one of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oldest and largest Independence Day celebrations.

We are proud to support it.â&#x20AC;?

The Parade will feature a procession of 130 unitsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; including 14 major floats with live musical performancesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that will march west on Market Street from 7th Street to 20th Street, involving more than 300 singers and dancers, giant helium balloons, community groups and military units. The celebration will also feature the 2016 Liberty Drum Challenge, one of the premier high school band competitions in the region, with 12 local high school bands competing for $10,000 in cash prizes.

Changes to the 2016 Parade route from prior years will ensure safety for spectators in the midst of ongoing improvements and construction at the Gateway Arch and Kiener Plaza. The 2016 Parade will start at Kiener Plaza and pass by landmarks such as City Garden, the Carnahan Courthouse, City Hall, Peabody Opera House and Aloe Plaza. It will finish at the historic Union Station, located at 20th and Market. The Parade route will offer easy access for thousands of individuals and families to view the parade along Market Street. â&#x20AC;&#x153; T h e V P O rg a n i z a t i o n a n d Fair St. Louis are working hand-in-hand with the National Park Service, St. Louis Police Department and Fire Department and other local, state, and federal agencies to ensure another safe and fun celebration,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Slay.

As always, Parade officials will designate an accessible Special Needs Viewing Area for viewers with disabilities. Public parking information will be announced closer to the event.

KMOV will broadcast the Parade live from outside Union Station beginning at 10 a.m. on July 2. The VP organization is also working with its broadcast partners to present Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Biggest Birthday Parade on

television throughout the region.

F o r ro u t e d e t a i l s a n d m o re information, visit VPparade.org and FairSaintLouis.org.

The VP is a 138-year-old civic and philanthropic organization founded in 1878 to promote St. Louis and enrich the quality of life for its citizens.

Its members, who choose to remain anonymous, provide financial support, leadership and volunteers for various civic projects and not-forprofit agencies. Each year the Organization produces Fair Saint Louis and the VP Parade as well as honoring young college-aged women for their community service and civic involvement at the VP Ball. For more information, visit www.vpparade.org or call (314)307-2891 or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

Grafton's Riverside Flea Market returns

The Riverside Flea Market in Grafton is returning. The popular flea marketboasts more than 75 vendors with a wide selection of antiques, crafts and the usual flea market fare.

The flea market will be held in its long time location at the Historic Boatworks, nestled alongside The Loading Dock, located at 400 Front St. in Grafton. The market will be open Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The flea market will be open monthly on the fourth weekend of the month through October.

The Grafton Riverside Flea Market is the largest flea market in the Alton region. The 2016 flea market schedule includes the following dates: April 23 & 24, May 28 & 29, June 25 & 26, July 23 & 24, August 27 & 28, September 24 & 25 and October 22 & 23.

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Illinois State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is adding two accomplished rockers to the Grandstand lineup at this year's Illinois State Fair.

This co-headlining act combines two artists who have six Grammy awards to their credit, in addition to countless other awards and a c c o m p l i s h m e n t s . T h i s y e a r, fairgoers will be treated to the best of 80's and 90's rock when Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Melissa Etheridge take the stage in Springfield.

P a t B e n a t a r i s a f o u r- t i m e Grammy award winning singer/ songwriter who shot to fame in the 1980's and has been touring for more than 35-years. Known as a rule-breaker and a trail-blazer, Benatar is revered as one of the most beloved female rock icons of all time. Benatar was the first female solo artist to have a music video played on MTV. The video for her song 'You Better Run' was the second video ever played on the new music video cable channel, and also was the first video to feature guitarists. Benatar is best known for hit songs such as, "Love is a Battlefield," "Hit Me with Your Best Shot," "Heartbreaker," "We Belong," and "Shadows of the Night." To this day, Benatar and guitarist husband Neil Giraldo remain a rock'n'roll powerhouse, selling out concerts and wowing audiences.

Melissa Etheridge is a well-known signer/songwriter who came to fame in the late 80's. Etheridge, known for her confessional lyrics and raspy vocals, has been a prominent force in the music industry for nearly 30 years with 12 albums, two Grammy awards, 17 Grammy nominations, an Academy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Etheridge is best known for her songs, "Come to My Window," "I'm the Only One," "I Want to Come Over," and "I Need to Wake Up." Ticket prices for each of the shows at the 2016 Illinois State Fair are listed below: August 12: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Melissa Etheridge Tier 3 - $20 / Tier 2 - $25 / Tier 1 $30 / Track - $30 / VIP - $42 August 14: Jake Owen / Old Dominion Tier 3 - $15 / Tier 2 - $20 / Tier 1 $25 / Track $25 / VIP - $37 August 16: Dierks Bentley / Tucker Beathard Tier 3 - $42 / Tier 2 - $47 / Tier 1 $52 / Track $52 / VIP - $64 August 17: KISS Tier 3 - $49 / Tier 2 - $54 / Tier 1 - $59 / Track $59 / VIP - $74 August 19: Cole Swindell / Kane Brown / LANco / Jon Langston Tier 3 - $18 / Tier 2 - $23 / Tier 1 $28 / Track $28 / VIP - $40 August 20: Little Big Town / David Nail Tier 3 - $27 / Tier 2 - $32 / Tier 1 $37 / Track $37 / VIP - $49 August 21: ZZ Top / Gregg Allman Tier 3 - $34 / Tier 2 - $39 / Tier 1 $44 / Track $44 / VIP - $54 An on-sale date for the above mentioned acts has not been set at this time.

More details regarding ticket sales, special events, and additional grandstand acts will be released in the coming weeks and months.

Dates for the 2016 Illinois State Fair are Aug. 12-21.

Friends of The Sheldon plan fundraiser

The Friends of The Sheldon present the 17th Annual Sunset at The Sheldon Wine & Beer Tasting, Friday, June 3, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. until sunset in The Sheldon Ballroom and on the Observation Deck. Proceeds benefit Sheldon Educational Programs.

Patrons will have the opportunity to taste wine and stock their cellars with great new offerings from Major Brands, enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts, bid on silent auction items and listen to live music as the sun sets over the city.

Added this year, a tasting of select craft beers!

Space is limited! Reservations are $75 and include a tax deduction.

For reservations, call The Sheldon’s Development Department at 314533-9900.

Cohen, Cooper to appear at the Fox

Join Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper for an unscripted, uncensored and unforgettable night of conversation. The late night talk show host and the journalist, longtime friends, interview each other and take questions from the audience. It's a live, interactive look behind the scenes of pop culture and world events.

They will appear at 8 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis.

Ti c k e t s m a y b e p u r c h a s e d online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

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“What should my kids do this summer?” is the question on all parents’ minds this time of year for those with school-aged children. Luckily, not knowing what’s available or finding out about a camp once it’s full are no longer worries for local parents thanks to the free Web and mobile app Blueprint4SummerSTL. The app makes summer in St. Louis productive for children and stress-free for parents.

The resource is accessible from anywhere on any device at http:// blueprint4summer.com.

Blueprint4SummerSTL first launched in February 2015 and quickly became the go-to resource for St. Louis-area p a re n t s s e e k i n g e d u c a t i o n a l , engaging and fun activities for their children during the summer months. By aggregating information about area programs, Blueprint4SummerSTL gives all parents access to local summer o f f e r i n g s . N e w t h i s y e a r, Blueprint4SummerSTL will help even more families find camps by expanding in scope, including parts of Illinois, and listing more camps within St. Louis City and County, St. Charles County and Jefferson County.

Blueprint4SummerSTL is spearheaded by Maxine Clark, CEO of the Clark-Fox Family Foundation and founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop. Clark intends to keeps last year ’s momentum going and anticipates the app being parents’ No. 1 resource as it continues to expand in reach this year.

“In our first year of operation, Blueprint4SummerSTL presented more than 3,500 local summer camps and activities in an easyto-use platform that was accessed by parents all across the greater St. Louis area,” said Clark.

“Blueprint4SummerSTL is the most robust program information database – and best of all it’s completely free for all families to use. As the app grows its footprint, o u r g o a l i s t o m a k e s u re a l l children have equal opportunity to enroll in these important and impactful summer programs.”

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Activities can be searched based on any number of preferences such as age, gender, interests, cost and zip code – even special considerations such as sessions for special needs students or gifted students, those offering before and after care, or that have scholarships available. The app provides information about day camps, sleep-away camps and sports camps; art, music and science programs; and academic enrichment courses in STEM. “There were 72,000 searches on Blueprint4SummerSTL in its first year, and 64 percent of users chose highly personalized, targeted searches with four or more criteria,” said Programs Manager Allie Cicotte. “That’s how we know just how valuable this app is for parents. Blueprint4SummerSTL is the only summer camp database that allows users to generate highly personalized, granular search results based on multiple criteria.”

C u r re n t l y m o re t h a n 2 , 5 0 0 summer sessions are already listed, and the database is growing daily as enrollment periods begin and more organizations learn about the Blueprint4SummerSTL app.

The app also offers summer programs the opportunity to easily submit their camps for free. An organizer can simply create a free account on Blueprint4SummerSTL and then send an email to a l l i e @ b l u e p r i n t 4 s u m m e r. com with the name of the c a m p t h e y a re re p re s e n t i n g .

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"Me Before You"

Well, I cried anyway.

I cried even though halfway through "Me Before You," I swore to myself I wouldn't, because the movie felt overly broad, overly simplistic, lacking depth both in characterization and in treatment of the serious issues it raises. At the end, I still thought all those things ... but the tears came anyway.

It seems that some movies — particularly those featuring young, passionate, suffering people — are destined to get the waterworks going no matter how well (or not) they tell their story.

That story is already known, of course, to fans of the novel

by Jojo Moyes, who adapted her book here. Like the (better) 2014 tearjerker "The Fault in Our Stars," this film version, directed by Thea Sharrock, probably is a slam dunk for the book's fans, who will likely be crying from the first scene.

For the rest of us, it's a bit of a harder sell. Certainly, the couple at the center of the heartbreak is appealing; both Emilia Clarke ("Game of Thrones") and Sam Claflin ("The Hunger Games") have beautiful smiles.

But especially in the case of Clarke, that smile — a very wide one — is relied upon way too much, with the camera often lingering for long seconds during which we could actually have been, say, learning something more about her character.

Clarke plays Louisa, an amiable cafe waitress in an English town. We meet her on the day she loses her job, throwing her struggling extended family into turmoil. Louisa — or Lou, as she's called — has few skills but manages to get an interview at the grand Traynor estate.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "thematic elements and some suggestive material."

RUNNING TIME: 110 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping"

A quick survey of the pop music landscape: Kanye West, in the midst of rolling out an album that frequently changed titles and engaging in a Twitter feud with a rapper named Wiz, claimed he was $53 million in debt but could still "buy furs and houses for my family." A scandal known as "DoughnutGate" ensnarled Ariana Grande; her apology began "I am EXTREMELY proud to be an American." Fans of Justin Bieber continue to go by the name "Beliebers."

In such a state, where reality seems to be engaged in an arms race of absurdity, the bar for parody is higher than a Mariah Carey vocal exercise.

"Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping," the Lonely Island's mockumentary styled after self-aggrandizing docs like Bieber's "Never Say Never," doesn't often reach the kind of pitch that will shatter glass. It comes closest when its "Behind the Music" format dissolves and, before you know it, there's (the film's producer) Judd Apatow's penis (definitely not in a box) smeared against a limousine window or Will Arnett's recurring, cackling, beverage-wielding impression of TMZ's Harvey Levin.

Yet on display in "Popstar" — which actually boasts only a handful of Bieber jabs — is the full panoply of pop music's glorious, ego-warped idiocy, from the demented bubble of an entourage to pseudo poses of humility by the famous. It's done with the familiar skewering wit (and respectable knack for a tune) of Lonely Island trio Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone, the makers of the beloved "Saturday Night Live" Digital Shorts.

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

Running time: 86 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"The Conjuring 2"

If "The Conjuring" was a chilling whisper, the sequel is a deafening shriek.

That might not be a bad thing for some, but the shock jumps and cheesy-looking demons in "The Conjuring 2 " were a definite departure from the first, and not necessarily for the better. The brilliance of director James Wan's elegant original film was how it used our own horror savvy against us. He'd allow for a long take of a terrified girl peering under her bed and let it stay there long enough to the point where your muscles start to tense. You instinctively brace for the shock that you know is coming ... and then ... nothing.

At that point a creepy face or a loud knock on the door wasn't actually needed. The suspense was more than sufficient.

The audience was already petrified.

"The Conjuring 2," however, goes all out. It's even louder, somehow. And there are more demons, more jump scares, more creepy antique toys and, thankfully, more Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga), the most delightfully campy couple of supernaturally sensitive marrieds ever to grace the screen. They're like everyone's favorite Sunday School teachers — she's the earthy one, he's the groovy one. You know they've seen some darkness, too, but then Ed grabs a guitar and starts crooning "Can't Help Falling in Love" and you forget all about the demon spirit lurking in the tattered leather armchair in the corner of the living room.

Heck, the cranky dead man in the corner terrorizing a working-class family outside of London probably even enjoyed Ed's Elvis impersonation, too.

Oh, right, there's a cranky dead man in the corner because this is a horror movie and not just a quirky romance about the Warrens.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "terror and horror violence."

RUNNING TIME: 133 minutes.

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

"Now You See Me 2"

The magician heist movie "Now You See Me 2" disappears with not a poof, but in a hyper-kinetic blur of hectic plot mechanics, ceaselessly nattering characters and so many ploys of misdirection that the film's own direction got lost up someone's sleeve long ago. Now you see it, now you don't. Did you care that you saw it? Why did you see it, anyway? Is that why you look like you need a nap?

Yet the cast is one reason to catch Jon M. Chu's sequel to the surprise 2013 hit. It's an odd assortment but a talented one that includes Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine. They don't get the chance to sink their teeth into anything much but in the summertime, you usually need to buy a ticket to a superhero movie for such an ensemble.

And there's something almost quaint about the two "Now You See Me" films. They are diverting and harmless and the fate of the world, pleasantly, does not hang in the balance.

They're perfect for fans of "Ocean's Eleven" that are looking for weaker filmmaking, a little less star power and a whole lot more playing cards.

In "Now You See Me 2," the Four Horsemen, having gone into hiding following their Las Vegas exploits of the first film, return. They're a group of magicians led — curiously, given the alternatives — by Jesse Eisenberg's slight-of-hand artist. The others are Harrelson's hypnotist, Dave Franco's street magician and a new addition played by Lizzy Caplan (replacing Isla Fisher) whose sarcastic flare steals the movie.

The Horsemen are like a fantasy dreamed by David Copperfield, a co-producer whose show inspired the films.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "violence and some language."

RUNNING TIME: 126 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

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"Central Intelligence"

"Central Intelligence," a buddy action-comedy starring Kevin Hart and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, doesn't pack many big laughs, but it is likely to keep a smile on your face for the duration.

That's largely because of the charisma of its two leads, who wholly embrace the earnest goofiness of Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen's ("The Mindy Project") story about two guys at the opposite ends of the high school hierarchy. There's more to it than that, but at its heart — and yes, this movie has a big, beating heart — this story centers on a high school prince who grows up to be an ordinary guy (Hart's Calvin Joyner) and the overweight outcast who sheds his flab and becomes exceptional (Johnson's Bob Stone) and what they learn from one another. Seriously!

The movie, from "We're The Millers" director Rawson Marshall Thurber, who also has a script credit, opens on a flashback of a 1996 high school pep rally where Calvin offers an act of kindness to his less fortunate classmate when everyone else just sits there and laughs. Cut to 20 years later and "most likely to succeed" Calvin is married to his high school girlfriend (Danielle Nicolet) and working as a midlevel accountant who's just been passed over for a promotion that his former assistant gets instead. It's the eve of their high school reunion and he'd rather not go at all. He's feeling a little too average for the "what are you doing now" small talk.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "crude and suggestive humor, some nudity, action violence, and brief strong language."

RUNNING TIME: 114 minutes.

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

"Finding Dory"

In Pixar's hands, the ocean — equal parts danger and wonder — is a vast metaphor for the choppy waters of parenting. Cloistered coral reefs of home are surrounded by frightful drop-offs and strong currents that can sweep a little fish out to an immense sea. When the difference between survival and shark bait is flipper-thin, how much line do parents give before reeling in?

"Finding Dory," a sequel to 2003's "Finding Nemo," shifts the tale from Nemo, the clownfish with a weak fin, to Dory, the blue tang with short term memory loss — or as the baby Dory seen early in the film says, "remembery loss."

The adventures of both Dory and Nemo are born out of straying too far from anxious parents. The gulf of separation stretches wider and longer in "Finding Dory," but it's covered the same way: by pluckily overcoming genetic handicaps and trusting in the Pacific-sized love of family. In the Pixar brood, the sweetly sentimental "Finding" movies are the most ready-made for parent-kid bonding; they would surely inspire countless father-son fishing trips if that didn't mean hooking the movies' heroes.

"Finding Dory" promotes the original's daffy supporting character (so perfectly voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) to protagonist. But it's not a simple switch in perspective: In seeing through her forgetful fisheyes, you realize how terrifyingly disorienting it is to be Dory.

"Finding Dory" is "Memento" under the sea, with a much more chipper lead forever at pains to remember why and where she's going.

The film, directed by Andrew Stanton, picks up six months after "Finding Nemo." Dory is living with Nemo (Hayden Rolence, replacing Alexander Gould) and Marlin (Albert Brooks), but she's nagged by flickers of memory of her family.

RATED: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for "mild thematic elements."

RUNNING TIME: 97 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Kevin Hart, left, and Dwayne Johnson in a scene from, "Central Intelligence."

Johnson, Hart light up "Central Intelligence"

By LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press "Central Intelligence ," a buddy actioncomedy starring Kevin Hart and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, doesn't pack many big laughs, but it is likely to keep a smile on your face for the duration.

That's largely because of the charisma of its two leads, who wholly embrace the earnest goofiness of Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen's ("The Mindy Project") story about two guys at the opposite ends of the high school hierarchy. There's more to it than that, but at its heart — and yes, this movie has a big, beating heart — this story centers on a high school prince who grows up to be an ordinary guy (Hart's Calvin

Joyner) and the overweight outcast who sheds his flab and becomes exceptional (Johnson's Bob Stone) and what they learn from one another. Seriously!

The movie, from "We're The Millers" d i r e c t o r R a w s o n M a r s h a l l T h u r b e r, who also has a script credit, opens on a flashback of a 1996 high school pep rally where Calvin offers an act of kindness to his less fortunate classmate when everyone else just sits there and laughs. Cut to 20 years later and "most likely to succeed" Calvin is married to his high school girlfriend (Danielle Nicolet) and working as a midlevel accountant who's just been passed over for a promotion that his former assistant gets instead. It's the eve of their high school reunion and he'd rather not go

at all. He's feeling a little too average for the "what are you doing now" small talk.

That's when Bob comes back into his life. A random friend request from a mysterious fellow who claims to like guns, pancakes and unicorns, followed by a few enthusiastic Facebook messages, lead to the two getting together for drinks. Bob is not the 300-pound pariah anymore. He's The Rock. And yet, despite the exterior upgrade, though, he's still an affable dweeb at heart, rocking a fanny pack, jean shorts, a unicorn t-shirt. He's genuinely thrilled to be hanging out with Calvin, too.

It just so ha ppen s that Bob is also a super spy who is on the run from his fellow CIA agents for mysterious reasons.

Calvin, of course, gets entangled in all of

this, bringing the requisite wide-eyed WTF perspective needed in this sort of over-thetop comedy.

Again, it's the actors who really bring "Central Intelligence" home. One of Johnson's great onscreen strengths is that he has a believable softness to him that belies his hard shell, even in his more hardcore roles. Here, that high-wattage charisma is turned up to 11. He's almost daring you not to smile along with him.

Hart, in the straight man role, gets to flex some muscles that not many comedies ask of him — relative subtlety. For a man who displays such unwavering confidence most of the time, Hart's Calvin is like a less depressed Louis C.K. In some past life, this might have even been a Steve Martin role.

"Finding Dory" was worth the wait

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge Is thirteen years too long to wait for a sequel? Especially a sequel that many have been clamoring for all along? I would say that it is, but absence certainly makes the cinematic h e a r t g r o w f o n d e r.

If this weekend’s “Finding Dory” from Pixar is the only proof I have to offer, then maybe I’m being silly or nostalgic. But look what “The Force Awakens” and Han Solo did for us back in December.

He’d only been away for, what, thirty-two years? There’s always been big money in the sequel game. Don’t be surprised now to see long-delayed franchises come crawling out of the woodwork with future installments.

“Finding Dory” is not the harbinger of doom that I lead you to believe will be forthcoming.

Instead, it’s a splashy treat that I enjoyed as much (if not more) that its original counterpart, 2003’s “Finding Nemo”. Our favorite forgetful blue tang ( v o i c e d b y E l l e n D e G e n e re s , by all account the most vocal driving force for the new film’s genesis) is back with her friends Nemo (voiced by newcomer Hayden Rolence) and his c u r m u d g e o n l y f a t h e r, M a r l i n (Albert Brooks in the role he was born to play). Since rescuing her little buddy with the lucky fin, Dory has found peace in sharing space with them in their sea anemone home. During a field trip to the stingray migration, Dory suddenly has a flashback of

her mother (Diane Keaton) and father (Eugene Levy) when she was but a bug-eyed baby. With any inkling of family stirring in her short-term memory plagued subconscious, she’s forced to flee for Morrow Bay, California in hopes of find them. New friends and a rip-roaring adventure await her with Nemo and Marlin hot on her tail.

A seven-tentacled octopus named Hank (Ed O’Neill) offers to help her into the Marine Life I n s t i t u t e t o f i n d h e r p a re n t s if she’ll help him get onto the transfer truck headed for the quiet life at a Cleveland aquarium.

Along the way, they meet a pair of British sea lions (Idris Elba and Dominic West, both of TV’s oftlamented “The Wire”), a myopic whale shark (Kaitlin Olson), and

a hypochondriac beluga whale (Ty Burrell). Pixar ’s run of illustrious supporting characters that steal their scenes and leave you craving more continues unabated in this movie. Sigourney Weaver also has one of the cleverest cameos I’ve ever heard in a kids’ movie a s … h e r s e l f . To i m a g i n e t h e climactic action of an animated story about fish revolves around a truck crash is absurd. And it works!

Dory” is preceded by a tenminute short cartoon entitled “Piper” about the early life of a baby sandpiper playing alongside the ocean, fetching shells and trying to avoid the waves. It plays without dialogue and is said to be rooted in the real life origin story that inspired “Dory” all those years ago. It’s fascinating

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and utterly charming, much to the surprise of no one. Because of this, our feature story appears pretty short by comparison.

I found it the perfect length to engage children and their parents and to keep things moving with constant laughs. There is a fiveminute sequence near to the end of the picture, though, that tugs at the old heartstrings and had many on the verge of happy tears.

It seems last year ’s “The Good Dinosaur” was the fluke that keeps Pixar coming back to a well of success time and time again.

Please, please keep up the great work.

Finding Dory” runs 103 minutes and is rated PG for mild thematic elements. I give this film three and a half stars out of four.

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TourismOhio

Pictured above and below are two examples of barn quilts.

Taking a tour of Ohio's barn quilts

30 counties currently have trails mapped out

By THRESA RUSSELL For TourismOhio

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t all started with an idea by Donna Sue Groves who wanted to honor her mother, a noted quilter. The ďŹ rst trail started in Adams County in 2001 and thus began the Quilt Barn movement that spread across the country.

Barn quilts are painted squares that are mounted on a barn or other building.

The original Quilt Barns were in Appalachia, but new trails developed throughout the state and country. Currently there are over 30 counties that have quilt barn trails, so no matter where you live in Ohio, there is surely a Quilt Barn Trail near you.

Many counties have their own names for their particular trails.

Lorain County has the Patchwork Trails, Vinton County has a Stitch in Time and Carroll County displays it quilts in the Carroll County Quilt Square Park. Its 14 squares depict culture, history and landmarks in the county.

The quilt patterns are often applied to large sheets of plywood, painted in traditional quilt patterns that reflect something about the area or the artist. They grace barns old and new and provide a site that brings a smile to the faces of those who see them as they pass by.

Whitebarnquilt Many of the quilt barns are set back off the roads and located on private property making close-up viewing difficult.

Some of the squares are projects of 4-H clubs, service groups, or artists, as is the case of Mexican folk artist Rafael Santoyo, who gave the Miami County quilt squares a look all their own through his bright color choices and freehand painting style.

Several counties have websites or brochures with the complete Quilt Barn routes marked out so that you can independently explore these works of art. Other counties offer themed routes for the quilt barns; some are even conducive to exploring by bicycle.

We focused our trip on Urbana and Champaign County. We settled in at the comfortable Scioto Inn and then did loop trips from there.

The Quilt Barn route was perfect for introducing us to the area.

We even traveled to an area that we had long forgotten but had visited 15 years ago when we researched our Bed, Breakfast and Bike Midwest book. That brought back pleasant memories for us.

Serendipitously, we discovered on our route the Champaign Aviation Museum in Urbana, with a fun diner just next door and realized how close we were to the Ohio Caverns, which we had to explore.

If you love the patterns of quilts and need an excuse to plan a day or overnight trip, check out a nearby or faraway county and use the quilt barns map â&#x20AC;&#x201C; http://barnquiltinfo.com/map-OH.html - as your guide.

For more information, visit www.ohio.org.

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For The Edge Louisville is home to some beautiful neighborhoods, but none as beautiful as Old Louisville. Built as a suburb in the 1870s, Old Louisville is considered to be the city’s first suburb. Less than a mile from downtown, the neighborhood has the largest collection of restored Victorian homes in the country and is the third largest Historical Preservation District in the U.S. Old Louisville has s t u n n i n g a rc h i t e c t u re a n d s t o r i e s o f supernatural activity. Louisville Historic Tours offers tours which highlight both, and are now available through November 15.

Many consider Old Louisville the most “architecturally exuberant neighborhood” in the country. Constructed primarily between 1880 and 1905, the residences of Old Louisville showcase a wide variety of styles that incorporate elegant details and stunning design features. “America’s Most Exuberant Neighborhood” tour is offered daily at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. A knowledgeable guide will share stories and architectural secrets while you walk the neighborhood and view its most impressive structures.

“America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood” tour introduces visitors to the ghostly past and paranormal hotspots in Old Louisville. There are many that consider the neighborhood to be the most haunted in America. Wherever you go in the neighborhood, you’re not far from a haunted house, a haunted street corner or church or even a haunted park. Over the last two decades, so many stories have surfaced regarding ghosts and

unexplained activity, Old Louisville has gotten the reputation as being the spookiest in the country. “The Most Haunted Neighborhood” tour is offered daily at 7:30 p.m.

The cost for each tour is $20 per person.

Reservations are strongly suggested. Each tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Private and group tours are available as well as step-

on services for coaches. The tours depart from Smokey’s Bean Coffee Shop located at 1212 S. Fourth Street in Louisville.

To make reservations and/or more information on both tours, visit www. louisvillehistorictours.com or call 502.718.2764.

Make a tour of Old Louisville a part of a special get-a-way in Louisville. The

Louisville CVB provides several planning resources, including suggested itineraries at http://www.gotolouisville.com/play/toursitineraries/index.aspx, the monthly Lookin’ at Louisville video series, a searchable list events at www.gotolouisville.com, a free Louisville Visitors Guide and complimentary hotel booking service via 1-888-LOUISVILLE.

The Ferguson Mansion, above, and Millionaire's Row, at left, are featured in the historic tours of Louisville.

Photos courtesy of Louisville Historic Tours.

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Religion Disputes stall attempt to hold pan-Orthodox synod MOSCOW (AP) — A historic attempt to bring together all leaders of the world's Orthodox churches for the first time in more than a millennium has stalled after the powerful Russian church and three others pulled out at the last minute over disputes ranging from the seating plan to efforts to reconcile with the Vatican.

The Holy and Great Council, set to open Sunday on the Greek island of Crete, was to be the first meeting of all Orthodox leaders since the year 787, when the last of the seven councils recognized by both Orthodox and Catholics was held. The meeting is still on, but with the Russian Orthodox Church and three others staying away, its pan-Orthodox aura has faded.

Istanbul-based Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, considered "the first among equals" since the time when Constantinople was the seat of the Byzantine Empire, has been the main driving force behind efforts to bring together the leaders of all 14 independent Orthodox churches. The gathering, for which preparations began 55 years ago, was meant to promote unity among the world's more than 300 million Orthodox Christians. But in recent weeks, differences that at first seemed minor escalated as the date for the meeting approached.

The Rev. John Chryssavgis, a spokesman

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for Bartholomew, said the 10 patriarchs attending the council met Friday and issued a final plea "even at the 11th hour" for the other churches to attend, saying whatever issues they have will be examined. But he added that the council will go on without them, and organizers say the decisions made by the remaining 10 will be binding — a claim certainly to be rejected by Moscow and the others.

But Russian Patriarch Kirill reiterated Friday that his church would not attend, saying in a message to the council that he considered the Crete gathering a preparatory session for a synod that will unite all the churches "without exception."

"Our prayers will be with you in the days of the work ahead of you," he added.

The argument is certain to further fray the brittle relationship between many of the churches.

Unlike the Roman Catholics, the Orthodox churches are independent and have their own leadership. They also have different priorities, with some in recent years becoming more inward looking and nationalist, while others have turned more liberal as they try to appeal to a more globalized flock, which has been growing distant from what is perceived to be a conservative faith clinging to centuries-old traditions. The Council was to be an important

step not only to show a unity of cause, but to rekindle interest in the faith among an often disparate community of believers scattered in small churches around the globe.

But at the heart of the matter is a struggle for spiritual influence over the world's Orthodox faithful between the large, rich and dynamic Russian church, which represents more than 100 million faithful, and the older but far smaller Ecumenical Patriarchate headquartered in predominantly Muslim Turkey.

"The Russian Orthodox Church and the churches allied with it are on the rise," said Roman Silantyev, a Moscow-based scholar, and "can afford to resist any compromise."

Andrei Desnitsky, a Moscow-based author and commentator on religious affairs, said the rift reflected long-running tensions between the ecumenical patriarchate and Moscow.

"Any serious issues related to Orthodox policies reflect a soft rivalry between the two patriarchates," he wrote in a recent commentary.

One of the first disagreements was over seating. According to some reports, the Russian church strongly opposed a plan for the ecumenical patriarch to take a presiding seat during the council session, seeing it as an attempt to promote primacy. Instead, Moscow and the Bulgarian Orthodox Church

reportedly insisted that the participants sit at a round table.

While the seating issue was settled, other disagreements were more difficult to deal with.

The Bulgarian church was the first to drop out, citing a lack of "particularly important" topics on the agenda, the seating plan, and the handling of documents. The Damascusbased Antioch Patriarchate said it would not attend unless an ongoing dispute with the Jerusalem Patriarchate was resolved ahead of the council. The two broke relations over the jurisdiction of the Muslim Gulf state of Qatar. The Georgian Orthodox Church cited a doctrinal issue to pull out.

Some observers say the three may have been influenced by the Russian church.

Because of an agreement that all council decisions should be reached through consensus, the Moscow Patriarchate insisted on a postponement, arguing that the absence of even a single church would make that impossible.

Chryssavgis said Bartholomew could not postpone the council and unilaterally overturn the collective decision to meet. "Bartholomew is not the pope, he can't just decide," he told the AP, adding that it can't be ruled out that the 10 churches present could vote for a postponement when they gather.

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Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 N o m a d S t u d i o : G re e n A i r, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Circus Flora: 30th Anniversary Season, Circus Flora, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Runs until July 3, 2016.

Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 The Women of 1916 Exhibition, Historic Hawken House Museum, St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs until November 10, 2016

Friday, July 1

Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 N o m a d S t u d i o : G re e n A i r, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Circus Flora: 30th Anniversary Season, Circus Flora, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Runs until July 3, 2016.

Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 The Women of 1916 Exhibition, Historic Hawken House Museum, St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs until November 10, 2016

Saturday, July 2

Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 N o m a d S t u d i o : G re e n A i r, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Circus Flora: 30th Anniversary Season, Circus Flora, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Runs until July 3, 2016.

Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 The Women of 1916 Exhibition, Historic Hawken House Museum, St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs until November 10, 2016

Sunday, July 3

Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary

Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 N o m a d S t u d i o : G re e n A i r, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Circus Flora: 30th Anniversary Season, Circus Flora, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 The Women of 1916 Exhibition, Historic Hawken House Museum, St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs until November 10, 2016

Monday, July 4

Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 N o m a d S t u d i o : G re e n A i r, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 The Women of 1916 Exhibition,

Historic Hawken House Museum, St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs until November 10, 2016

Tuesday, July 5

The Music Man, Forest Park, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Runs until July 11, 2016 Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 N o m a d S t u d i o : G re e n A i r, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 The Women of 1916 Exhibition, Historic Hawken House Museum, St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs until November 10, 2016

Wednesday, July 6

The Music Man, Forest Park, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Runs until July 11, 2016 Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary

Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 N o m a d S t u d i o : G re e n A i r, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 The Women of 1916 Exhibition, Historic Hawken House Museum, St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs until November 10, 2016

Thursday, July 7

Bring It! Live, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Music Man, Forest Park, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Runs until July 11, 2016 Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary

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The Arts Artistic adventures Muny set for 2016 season

The Muny has announced its 2016 summer season, its 98th summer season in Forest Park. The exciting, bold line-up includes 2 Muny premieres and the return of an all-time Muny classic, The Wizard of Oz, the first production in a decade.

The seven shows are: The Wizard of Oz (June 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22), 42nd Street (June 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30), The Music Man (July 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11), Young Frankenstein (July 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19), Mamma Mia!(July 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;28), Fiddler on the Roof (July 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 5), and Elton John and Tim Riceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aida (August 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14.) For more information visit muny.org.

Season ticket holders will receive their renewal notices the first week of December.

New season tickets will be available beginning Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Muny box office in Forest Park. Gift Card holders will have advanced access to season tickets beginning February 29, 2016.

"This is an incredibly exciting season for us to produce," said Muny president and CEO, Denny Reagan. "It is packed with the most requested and beloved titles by the Muny audience. Mike and our creative teams continued to put world class work on our stage last season, and our audiences s h o w e d t re m e n d o u s s u p p o r t f o r o u r productions. With these seven titles, 2016 promises another fantastic season at The Muny. " "For my fifth season, these may be the seven biggest, most demanding p ro d u c t i o n s y e t , " s a i d M u n y a r t i s t i c director and executive producer Mike Isaacson. "While they are an incredible variety and style, they are all robust, bold and, hopefully for our audience, absolutely thrilling. It promises to be another great adventure of a season."

World Wide Technology (WWT) and The Steward Family Foundation have once again made a leadership gift to continue as the Munyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 Season Presenting Sponsor. They became the first overall season sponsor in the history of The Muny in 2014 and continue that role through 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both WWT and The Steward Family Foundation are committed to The Muny and to making exceptional musical t h e a t re a c c e s s i b l e t o e v e r y o n e , â&#x20AC;? s a i d David Steward, chairman and founder of WWT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season promises to be spectacular and will showcase how much the performing arts enrich our community.â&#x20AC;?

For preferred seating with new season tickets, purchase a Muny Season Ticket Gift Card, available now. Gift card holders will be able to call or visit the box office

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by Sir Elton John, you will fall in love with this tale of forbidden love between an Ethiopian princess and her Egyptian captor. â&#x20AC;˘ Depart: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $101 per person, includes backstage tour and buffet supper at the Muny; Deadline: Tuesday, July 5.

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Exhibit to focus on folk art

The Saint Louis Art Museum will host an exhibit titled Self-Taught Genius from June 19 through Sept. 11, in the Main Exhibition Galleries, East Building

Self-Taught Genius explores the continuum of American folk art through the concept of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;self-taught genius,â&#x20AC;? an enduring term that has changed dramatically over time.

Framed within context of seven perspectives from which people are compelled to create, this exhibition highlights more than 100 remarkable works by self-taught artists. These modern and contemporary artistic visionaries expressed distinct and unorthodox creativity, and were active participants in shaping American visual culture. As self-taught geniuses they influenced generations of artists and established lively artistic traditions, from post-Revolutionary times to today.

Organized by the American Folk Art Museum, Self-Taught Genius was brought to the Saint Louis Art Museum by M. Melissa Wolfe, curator of American art. The exhibition will travel to the Tampa Museum of Art after its presentation in St. Louis.

For more information, visit www.slam.org.

Museum to exhibit Chinese art

An exhibit titled Real and Imagined Landscapes in Chinese Art will be on display March 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C;August 14 in Gallery 225 at the Saint Louis Art Museum in Forest Park.

Chinese art is filled with images of landscapes and landscape settings. Some are depictions of imaginary locations and others may represent actual sites at certain points in time, while still others combine real and imagined landscape elements within the same pictorial space or object surface. This exhibition of selected works from the Museum's collection explores how real and imagined landscapes in Chinese art are seen within paintings as well as three-dimensional objects.

Works in the exhibition include two hanging scrolls bearing titles that refer to actual named places: The Taibo Wine Pavilion at Caishi Rock by Miao Song and Elegant Gathering at the Poetry Niche, a collaborative work by Fa Shishan and his friends. Gathering of the Immortals by Wang Wending depicts the birthday celebration of the Daoist deity Queen Mother of the West in a garden of lotus, plantain, and exotic flowering plants. These screens present symbols of longevity, and were painted in honor of the 60th birthday of the Li family matriarch Madame Chen. Other works in the exhibition that interpret landscapes through visual imagination include t h e h a n g i n g s c ro l l b y Wa n S h a n g l i n

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Real and Imagined Landscapes in Chinese Art is curated by Philip Hu, associate curator-in-charge of Asian art.

The exhibit is free.

For more information, visit www.slam. org.

Oriental carpet display planned

The Saint Louis Art Museum is hosting a new exhibit, The Carpet and the Connoisseur.

During the early 20th century, St. Louis businessman James F. Ballard became one of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top collectors of Oriental carpets. An unlikely collector, he was celebrated for his approach to collecting Anatolian carpets from provincial centers in Turkey at a time when most other rug connoisseurs were acquiring the classical Persian and Indian carpets. In addition to his passion for collecting, Ballard was also a patient teacher, inveterate traveler, and, above all, the first Oriental carpet enthusiast to acknowledge the importance of Turkish influence on the history of the pile carpet.

Ballard ultimately divided his collection of carpets between The Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1922 and the Saint Louis Art Museum in 1929. Another group of carpets were added to the St. Louis collection through a later donation by his daughter, Nellie Ballard White, in 1972. As a result of these two gifts, the Museum has amassed a collection of Oriental rugs recognized as one of the most significant collections in the world.

The Carpet and the Connoisseur will highlight 51 carpets from the Ballard collection, including three Cairene rugs, a Spanish rug, and examples of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lottoâ&#x20AC;? and small-pattern â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holbeinâ&#x20AC;? carpets, all important examples of works from the late15th and 16th centuries. Ballard also acquired two 19th-century Persian pleasure tents that were used for outdoor gatherings. These are also featured in the exhibition.

The Carpet and the Connoisseur is guestcurated by Walter B. Denny, University of Massachusetts distinguished professor in Islamic Arts in collaboration with Philip Hu, associate curator of Asian art, and textile conservator Zoe Perkins. The Carpet and the Connoisseur will be on view in the Main Exhibition Galleries from March 6 through May 8, 2016.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Laumeier Sculpture Park announces schedule

Laumeier Sculpture Park, located 12580 Rott Road in St. Louis, has announced its winter schedule.

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April 16â&#x20AC;&#x201C;August 14, 2016 Gigi Scaria: Time Laumeier Sculpture Park presents Gigi Scaria: Time, a multimedia exhibition consisting of recent photographs, films and a large sculpture inside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center, plus an outdoor commission in Laumeier â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum Circle. The New Delhi-based artistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work focuses on â&#x20AC;&#x2022;social mappingâ&#x20AC;&#x2013;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;whether territorial, cultural, environmental or of the hierarchies and systems of our global communities. With Gigi Scaria: Time, he explores the layers of ancient cultures as they get subsumed in the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s megacities and reflects on the unique from of city-building that exists in St. Louis by cross- p ol l i n a t i n g t h e di sa p p e a r i n g architecture and symbols from New Delhi with the Woodhenge at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. The exhibition runs Saturday, April 16â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Sunday, August 14, at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. Supported by Joan and Mitch Markow and Ellen and Durb Curlee.

June 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;July 29 Summer Art Camp Laumeier Sculpture Park offers oneweek sessions of Summer Art Camp in half-day sessions for ages 4 to 6 and full-day sessions for ages 6 to 15. Each week, campers (divided into groups by age) experience the movements, concepts, techniques and processes identified by weekly Art Camp themes. Campers learn about artists throughout history, explore Laumeier â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s woodland trails and find inspiration in the artworks on view for drawing, painting, sculpting a n d m o re . A r t C a m p s a re t a u g h t b y local, experienced Artist-Instructors and are structured to encourage artistic development and self-expression through social and individual skill-building experiences. All materials are provided, and each camper receives an Art Camp t-shirt. Extended Day is available for fullday sessions only; additional fees apply.

Summer Art Camps meet at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

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Free Walking Tour: How a Sculpture Park was Grown: The First Decade Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free Walking Tours on the first Sunday of each month, Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; October. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage participants in exploring the relationship between art and nature. Themed tours provide specific perspective on Laumeier â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Permanent Collection to enhance the visitor experience. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last approximately one hour. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Tour meets Sunday, July 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at L a u m e i e r S c u l p t u re P a r k , 1 2 5 8 0 R o t t Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

July 15 Teen Pizza & Art Night Enjoy an evening of creative expression and fun activities with other teens who love to make art! Assemble, construct and experiment with unusual materials while you collaborate with other teens.

All materials, food and beverages are provided. Friday, July 15, from 7:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9:30 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $20, ages 13 to 17.

Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier. org for more information.

July 21 F re e S t ro l l e r To u r : S H E C re a t e d I t : Women Artists at Laumeier Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free Stroller Tours on the third Thursday of each month, Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; October. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage participants in exploring the re l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n a r t a n d n a t u re .

Themed tours provide specific perspective on Laumeier â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Permanent Collection to enhance the visitor experience. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last approximately one hour. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Tour meets Thursday, July 21, at 10:00 a.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

July 21 Parent & Child Workshop: ArtSparks ArtSparks is a new program for children

and adults that is structured to promote the development of cognition, language, motor and social/emotional skills in young children through art projects and play. Laumeier Sculpture Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multigenerational Parent & Child Workshops are a wonderful way for family members to spend quality and creative time together. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; along with a parent, grandparent or caregiverâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;explore new artistic media, develop a meaningful bond and create memories to last a lifetime. One registration includes one adult with one child. Thursday, July 21, from 11:00 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:00 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $10, adult with child ages Pre-K. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

July 21 Webster University Film Series: Stalker Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky L a u m e i e r S c u l p t u re P a r k â&#x20AC;&#x2122; s s p r i n g / summer 2016 exhibition artist Gigi Scaria has curated a series of films in collaboration with Webster University F i l m S e r i e s D i re c t o r J a m e s H a r r i s o n .

Thursday, June 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the We b s t e r U n i v e r s i t y Wi n i f r e d M o o r e Auditorium, 470 East Lockwood, Saint Louis, Missouri. Tickets are $6 for general admission and $5 for Laumeier Members, Webster University alumni, senior citizens and students (all tickets sold at the door).

Visit www.webster.edu/film-series for more information.

August 5 Parks Food Truck Fest Eat to your heartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s content as St. Louis County Parks welcomes members of the St. Louis Food Truck Association to Laumeier Sculpture Park on the first Friday of August and September. Join family and friends to picnic on a wide variety of delicious fare from local culinary entrepreneurs while enjoying live music by the Ralph Butler Duo. Friday, August 5, from 5:00â&#x20AC;&#x201C;8:00 p.m. at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Admission is free; no coolers allowed. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

Presented by St. Louis County Parks in partnership with the St. Louis Food Truck Association.

August 7 Free Walking Tour: Smiling Faces + SiteSpecific: The Second Decade Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free Walking Tours on the first Sunday of each month, Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; October. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage

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August 11 Parent & Child Workshop: ArtSparks ArtSparks is a new program for children and adults that is structured to promote the development of cognition, language, motor and social/emotional skills in young children through art projects and play. Laumeier Sculpture Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multigenerational Parent & Child Workshops are a wonderful way for family members to spend quality and creative time together. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; along with a parent, grandparent or caregiverâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;explore new artistic media, develop a meaningful bond and create memories to last a lifetime.

One registration includes one adult with one child. Thursday, August 11, from 11:00 a.m.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12:00 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $10, adult with child ages Pre-K. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

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Chris Stapleton, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m Wild Child, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Con Brio, w/(TBA), The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Drake vs. Kanye (Tribute Party)The Original, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 9:00 p.m.

Friday, July 1

Jake's Leg, w/Sharon Hazel Township, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:15 p.m.

Saturday, July 2

Discrepancies And Friends, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Mo Pitney on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 3:25 p.m.

LOCASH on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 5:30 p.m.

Bobby Bones And The Raging Idiots on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 7 p.m. , Fair Saint Louis, Lee Brice on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 8:45 p.m.

Sunday, July 3

Cowboy Mouth on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 4:40 p.m.

Eddie Money on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 6:25 p.m.

Sammy Hagar and The Circle Featuring Michael Anthony, Jason

Bonham and Vic Johnson on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 8:25 p.m.

Monday, July 4

Dirty Muggs on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 3:10 p.m.

Here Come the Mummies on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 4:40 p.m.

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 6:25 p.m.

Flo Rida on the Budweiser Stage, Fair Saint Louis, 8:10 p.m.

Doors 7:00 p.m.

The Change Up feat. Miistro Freeyo, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Jeske Park, Falling With Style, Mr. Mime, Cicero's, University City, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Pity Sex, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Whitaker Music Festival ConcertJay Farrar, Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Brian Fallon & The Crowes, w/ Chris Farren, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 7

Brothers Lazaroff, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 9

Ethan Leinwand, w/Miss Jubilee, National Blues Museum, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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List, Yes You Are, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Begin At Zero, Marked By Honor, 650 Winnebago, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Femi Kuti & The Positive Force, w/Mathias & The Pirates, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Chris Stapleton boldly introduced himself to the public at-large in 2015 with the release of his breakthrough debut album, Traveller. Released in May on Mercury Records Nashville, Traveller initially debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart with more than 27,000 albums sold, making it one of the bestselling first weeks by a debut country artist in 2015. The album also received extensive critical acclaim and has landed him bookings on multiple national TV shows including recent appearances on Saturday Night Live and CBS News Sunday Morning.

Stapleton will appear at the Fox Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $79.50, $59.50, $54.50, $49.50 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Following a historic turn on the CMA Awardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;where Stapleton became the first artist to win Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the same awardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Traveller became the first album to re-enter the Billboard 200 all-genre album chart at No. 1, where it stayed for two straight weeks.

T h e b re a k t h ro u g h s u c c e s s continued earlier this year at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, where Stapleton took home two awards for Best Country Album

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Co-produced with Dave Cobb, Traveller is comprised of songs written throughout Stapleton's 15- year career and evokes his childhood when country, blues, rock and R&B swirled together to create a distinctive sound that still resonates with modern fans.

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Music Tuning in Bernadette Peters to perform at The Rep’s 50th Anniversary Gala

Multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway icon Bernadette Peters will perform at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’s 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, September 24, at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel.

The World Wide Technology Foundation and the Steward Family Foundation will underwrite the performance.

One of Broadway’s brightest stars, Peters received both the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for her critically acclaimed performance in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical Song and Dance. In June 1999, Peters earned her second Tony Award, her third Drama Desk Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her portrayal of Annie Oakley in one of Broadway’s most popular musicals, the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun. Peters currently stars in Amazon Prime’s hit TV series, Mozart in the Jungle, which won the 2016 Golden Globe for Best TV Comedy or Musical series.

General tickets for the gala start at $500, which includes a black-tie dinner and a performance by Peters.

Patron-level tickets — which feature preferred seating for the performance — are $1,500 per couple. A sponsorlevel table for 10 is $10,000.

Tickets will be available June 1.

The gala commemorates the 50th anniversary of The Repertory T h e a t re o f S t . L o u i s , w h i c h launched its first performances in 1966. The Rep’s 50th season begins in September with the Stephen Sondheim musical Follies, whose 2011 revival featured an acclaimed performance by Peters.

“Bernadette Peters is a legendary star befitting a golden anniversary event,” Rep Artistic Director Steven Woolf said. “We are honored to have her perform at our gala and cannot wait to watch as she shares her talent with our generous supporters.”

The Rep’s 50th Anniversary Gala co-chairs are Cathy and Jim Berges, Cheri and Ron Fromm, Ann and Hugh Scott and Lynn and Doug Yaeger.

Summerland Tour coming to Ballpark Village

The 5th annual Summerland Tour is proud to announce that Sugar Ray, Everclear, Lit and Sponge will perform at each

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TheSummerland Tour, previously heralded by Rolling Stone as one of the "10 Hottest Summer P a c k a g e To u r s " , k i c k s o ff o n J u l y 8 t h i n L o u i s v i l l e , K Y, and will include more than 25 dates throughout the US before wrapping on August 21st in San Antonio, TX. For more information, please visit: http:// summerlandtour.net/.

The tour will stop at Ballpark Village in St. Louis on July 31.

Formed in 2012 by Art Alexakis, lead guitarist and vocalist of Everclear, the Summerland Tour has featured notable nostalgic alternative rock bands such as Soul Asylum, Eve 6, Space Hog, Gin Blossoms, Marcy Playground, Live, Fuel, American HiFi, The Toadies and Filter. Tickets for Summerland Tour 2016 went on sale Friday, April 15th.

With tremendous excitement towards this year's Summerland Tour, Alexakis explains, "This is the kind of line up I've dreamed of when I started the Summerland Tour. We kicked it off with Sugar Ray for the first year, so it feels great to have band join us for the 5th Anniversary. We love Lit & Sponge and cannot wait to share the stage with them. This lineup is stacked and this summer is going to be an adventure."

The Fox to host Celtic Thunder

Storming onto the main stage are international megastars Celtic Thunder, with Legacy, a brand new show that celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world.

Celtic Thunder will appear at the Fox in St. Louis on Oct. 8.

Tickets are $45 to $75 and are available online at metrotix. com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Legacy is a live show fe at uring a mix o f liv e ly, fas t paced and upbeat songs “A Place in The Choir” “Galway G i r l ” a n d “ R a g g l e Ta g g l e Gypsy” that represent the fun loving nature of the Irish and slower classic ballads “Danny Boy” “Noreen” and “Buachaille On Eirne” that portray a more nostalgic and romantic side.

Continuing their tradition of paying homage to the musical culture and traditions of Ireland, Celtic Thunder ’s latest show is a depiction both their musical footprint over the past 8 years as well as their amazing heritage of Irish and Celtic music.

Both the ensemble and solo performances in this thrilling evening of entertainment highlight the diversity of Irish music and song. Powerful anthems Ireland’s Call and Caledonia, heartwarming ballads Song For The Mira and Take Me Home and lively crowd favorites such as Seven Drunken Nights all serve to showcase the musical talent of each soloist.

Formed in Dublin in 2007, Celtic Thunder is a multi-dimensional musical and theatrical ensemble celebrated around the world for emotionally powerful performances and a state-oft h e - a r t p ro d u c t i o n . B i l l b o a rd magazine has named Celtic Thunder the Top World Album Artist (in 2008, 2009 2011 and 2015) while the group has had LPs placed in the World Album Top 10 every year since 2008.

Celtic Thunder features five male vocalists backed by the amazing 8-piece Celtic Thunder band, ensuring that Celtic Thunder Legacy has something s p e c i a l s o m e t h i n g t o o ff e r t o everyone.

available to members of Straight N o C h a s e r ’ s o ff i c i a l f a n c l u b beginning Tuesday, May 3rd; all remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 6th. In celebration, Straight No Ch aser will f ly an d cover hotel costs for two lucky winners to attend any Straight No Chaser show of their choosing within the Continental US. For complete ticket information and other news, please see www.sncmusic. com/tour.

Meanwhile, Straight No Chaser ’s hugely successful “The New Old Fashioned Tour” concludes with a series of upcoming summer shows, highlighted by a two night weekend spectacular at Los Angeles’ historic Hollywood Bowl with the one and only Weird Al Yankovic, set for July 22nd and 23rd.

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Aug. 24 – The Dixie Chicks at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.

Aug. 27 – R.E.O. Speedwagon with Def Leppard and Tesla at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.

Sept. 5 – Toby Keith at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre.

Oct. 5 – Maroon 5 at the Scottrade Center.

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Frankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant 132 West Macarthur Dr. Cottage Hills It is an extensive menu with all kinds of choices, including breakfast selections, sandwiches, steaks, fish, pasta dishes and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheap. Did I mention that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cheap?

1860â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardshell CafĂŠ and Saloon 1860 S. 9th St., St. Louis Soulard A great place to get some Cajun and Creole food and have a good time to boot. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s split into two sides, with the dining area on one end with great items like crab legs, gumbo, poâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; boy sandwiches, red beans and rice and wonderful crab cakes. The other half of the building offers a full bar and live entertainment.

Lotawata Creek Southern Grill 311 Salem Pl. Fairview Heights Fatten yourself up at this joint. The menu is ridiculously huge and the portions are even bigger. Get your own plate of fries for a side, or a bucket of onion rings. It offers a creative sandwich portion of the menu and great southern-style dishes, try the Mac Daddy Burger. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go away hungry here, trust me.

1818 Chophouse 210 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville This is a great place to grab a steak diinner, that is their signature dish. A good place for a fancy dinner date, the ambience in the dining area is fantastic. It offers extensive breakfast, brunch and dinner menus, but be prepared to pay, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty expensive.

Sybergs Old Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights A St. Louis chain restaurant where you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go wrong. Check out their awesome selection of pizzas and hot wings and their house-made sauces are fantastic. Be adventurous and try the shark bites, they are delicious.

Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner Restaurant 2000 State St. Alton Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great neighborhood bar and restaurant. Sit at the bar and have a few drinks with a friendly staff and patrons. As for the food, get your hands on the best breaded pork tenderloin sandwich ever and check out the monster onion rings, too.

Oriental Spoon 229 Sanatorium Edwardsville A Korean restaurant where you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go wrong. The Kimchi is very good as an appetizer and make sure to check out their bulgogi and bap selections. Make sure to ask your server about

spiciness levels if you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t handle hotness very well.

Schiappaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Restaurant 402 S. Madison St. Lebanon A quiet pizzeria that offers plenty more than just pizza. Make sure to check out the great calzones on the menu.

Wasabi Sushi Bar 100 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into sushi then this is a good place to check out.

Choose from a big selection of rolls, from the California and spicy tuna rolls to great choices like the Batman and the Caterpillar. From unagi (eel), to sea urchin, salmon, shrimp and tuna, it has it all. Order the edamame on the appetizer menu.

Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza & Pasta 4 Club Centre Ct. Edwardsville The sweet tomato sauce makes this place a treasure. There are plenty of pizza choices for toppings and even without their classic sauce. Check out the Sicilian to get an olive oil-based sauce, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good too. You can dine-in or get delivery here.

J. Gumboâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3949 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis Central West End This is a chain restaurant, but it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel that way. Check out the St. Louis location at 3949 Lindell Blvd. to get some really good Cajun and Creole food quick and cheap. Make sure to check out the crawfish etoufeĂŠ. The menu does a really good job of informing you of spiciness levels.

Joanieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizzeria 2101 Menard St., St. Louis Soulard A stable in the Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis, this is a spot that offers great pizza and Italian dishes along with great drink specials and entertainment. Visit prior to a Cardinals game or other various events in St. Louis, eat dinner, Â and ride the free shuttle to and from the event.

Los Tres Amigos 1011 Century Dr. Edwardsville The Jose Morales Taco is the highlight of this Mexican Restaurant. The deep fried goodness of the taco is topped off with Parmesan cheese to give it that special flavor. Check out the rest of the extensive menu for other great Mexican dishes, too.

Wang Gang Asian Eats 1035 Century Dr. Edwardsville This is a hip, fun spot if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re into Asian cuisine. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an Asian fusion restaurant that puts unique spins on classic Asian dishes. Check out the lettuce wraps, the fried calamari and the stir fry selections and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own line of sodas which are also great. It offers some healthy choices, too.

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Brickhouse Tavern & Tap 2 McBride and Son Center Dr. Chesterfield This is a great place to take a date or have a good time with a group of friends. Fun and creative menu and huge line of beers on tap and in bottles. Enjoy your meal sitting on a couch in front of a fire. The real all-star here are the bacon and jalapenĂł deviled eggs on the appetizer menu.

The LuBar & Bistro 911 Fairfax St. Carlyle Pretty cool place to chill out and have a good dinner. The dining area is separated from the bar, as this establishment is split into two levels. The LuBar nachos are arguably the best nachos Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever had and the pulled pork sandwich is a winner.

Check out the full breakfast menu also and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to order some ice cream from the ice cream bar before you leave.

Fazziâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Restaurant 1813 Vandalia St. Collinsville Opa! Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll probably hear this a few times here as patrons order the signature appetizer dish, Saganaki, consisting of breaded goat cheese which is doused in oil and set on fire. This Greek and Italian restaurant is very affordable and has some great choices, including the Mousaka. The gyro plate isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t bad either.

Romaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza 121 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto This is a treasure in Bethalto. Fantastic pizza, some of the best in the metropolitan area. Always packed so be prepared to wait, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worth it. Make sure to check out the bosco sticks also.

Mini Corral Hamburgers 1500 Main St. Alton Small shack that serves great mini burgers, French fries and onion things. Nothing special on aesthetics, get your food in a greasy white box but its been a staple in Alton for a long time.

King Louieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drive-In S. 6th St. Wood River This is an old-style drive-in restaurant where you can still order your meal from you car. Great burgers and fries and make sure to check out the fried cauliflower. Their root beer soda is also fantastic. There is also a dining area where you can go inside.

Bigeloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bistro 140 N. Main St. Edwardsville It has classic sandwiches and a cool atmosphere to have lunch or chill out with some friends. It can get a little pricey for what it is, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well worth it. Make sure to check out the Pigggelo and the Chicken Guy for a couple of great sandwiches.

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