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a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 27.

• Summer Soiree: Hot Dancing and Cool Treats, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Stages presents Always…Patsy Cline, The Playhouse at Westport Plaza, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Squared off Exhibit, The Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: Dialogue of the Carmelites, LorettoHilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Monsanto Hall Exhibit: Jack Curran, Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 22.

• Mound City Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m., Runs through August 24.

• Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31.

• 2 0 1 4 We b s t e r G r o v e s Community Days Fourth of July C e l e b r a t i o n , We b s t e r G ro v e s Memorial Park, Webster Groves, 10:00 a.m.

• First Bank Sea Lion Shows, The Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.

• Volcanoes w/Rigoletto, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Yo u n g Wi d o w s w / W h i t e Reaper, Heavy Horse, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Bad Suns Free Show w/Various Hands, Pop’s, Sauget, 7:00 p.m.

• Brand New w/Into It. Over It., Dinosaur Pile-Up, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Electric Flurry, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

• The Big Bang! w/RV, Grandy Glaze, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Desert Show: Plants of South Africa & Madagascar, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 27.

• Stages presents Always…Patsy Cline, The Playhouse at Westport Plaza, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: The Elixir of Love, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m.

• Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: The Magic Flute, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 17.

What’s Happening

At the Hett

2014-15 schedule announced.

10 Bed and Breakfast Alton's Beall Mansion honored.

11 Show me the history

Missouri features a number of interesting sites.

12 Shaw's birthday MoBOT plans celebration.

13 Summer in Illinois Don't miss any of the fun.

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Eastwood close, but not on target.

19 "Frozen"

Disney classic to appear on ice.

Friday July 4_____________ 34th Annual Fair St. Louis feat.

Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Mary Lambert, Gavin DeGraw, Bonnie Raitt, Art Hill in Forest Park, St. Louis, Noon • Chesterfield’s 9th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, Chesterfield Mall, Chesterfield, 7:00 p.m.

• JB Blast, Jefferson Barracks County Park, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

• Mt. Vernon July 4th Veterans Salute to Freedom, Mt. Vernon Airport, Mt. Vernon • Veiled Prophet Parade, Forest Park, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m.

• Riverfest 2014, Frontier Park, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. parade, 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with Fireworks at 9:20 p.m.

• O’Fallon Heritage & Freedom Fest, Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, O’Fallon (MO), 9:30 a.m.

• 2 0 1 4 We b s t e r G r o v e s Community Days Fourth of July C e l e b r a t i o n , We b s t e r G ro v e s Memorial Park, Webster Groves, 10:00 a.m.

• Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• 4th of July Show w/Wussy, Rough Shop, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

• Jake’s Leg, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 10:00 p.m.

• Desert Show: Plants of South Africa & Madagascar, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00

Saturday July 5_____________ • Annual Edwardsville fireworks display at American Legion Post 199. Begins at dusk off Route 157.

• 34th Annual Fair St. Louis feat. En Vogue, The Fray, Musiq Soulchild, Art Hill in Forest Park, St. Louis, Noon • Riverfest 2014, Frontier Park, St. Charles, 12:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with Fireworks at 9:20 p.m.

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McKendree's Hettenhausen Center announces schedule Featured guests to include John Lithgow and Carl Bernstein For The Edge

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he Hettenhausen Center for the Arts’ 2014-2015 season presents local and returning favorites and some well-known performers and speakers making their Hett debut. All programs are open to the public and held at the 488-seat performing arts center at McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill.

“Many programs always sell out early so I always advise that you mark your calendar and plan to purchase your tickets early,” said Peter Palermo, director of The Hett. Reserved seats for all programs will be available Sept. 3 online at theHett.com, at the box office on weekday afternoons, or by calling 618-537-6863 (1-800-BEARCAT, ext.

6863).

Many programs are free, including the Distinguished Speaker Series, films and several concerts. Ticket prices for select shows range from $15 to $35 for adults and from $5 to $10 for children, with discounts for seniors and students.

A season preview video is online at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=PkpkvJQcMY0. The new season will feature the following: Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.: Neil Berg’s 101 Years of Broadway returns by popular demand with an all new musical revue of show tunes.

Oct. 5, 3 p.m.: Soprano superstar Christine Brewer returns to her hometown with friends Craig Terry of the Chicago Lyric Opera and baritone Hugh Russell in a concert to celebrate Lebanon’s bicentennial.

Oct. 19, 3 p.m.: Brian Owens and the Music of Marvin Gaye with the Saint Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m.: Classic Albums Live: Abbey Road recreates the Beatles’ hits from one of the world’s greatest albums track for track, note for note.

Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.: Cantus: All is Calm recalls the remarkable events of December 1914, when German and Allied soldiers met in no man’s land for a Christmas truce during World War I. Using new arrangements of European carols and war songs for a cappella voices, joined by the actors of Theatre Latte Da, to bring this moving moment in history to life.

Dec. 8 and 9, 7:30 p.m.: U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America salutes the holidays with two nights of free concerts.

Jan. 3, 2015, 7:30 p.m.: Russian National Ballet Theatre: Swan Lake is lavish production of the magical tale of Odette, full of courtly splendor, celebrates Russia’s great national ballet heritage. The instantly recognizable music of Tchaikovsky is set against the wonderfully dark story of good against evil in one of the most famous and beloved of all ballets.

Feb. 4, 7:30 p.m.: The 5 Browns are The Juilliard School’s quintet of siblings, all virtuoso pianists.

March 4, 7:30 p.m.: John Lithgow: Stories By Heart features the wellknown actor in his critically acclaimed, one-man theatrical memoir.

March 11, 7:30 p.m.: Mummenschanz, a Swiss performance troupe, captivates audiences without words, using ordinary materials to create a surreal, comic universe. A playful and uniquely memorable experience!

April 12, 3 p.m.: The St. Louis Brass Band brings the sound of the traditional English brass band to the Hett.

Nov. 17 and March 30, 7:30 p.m.: Saint Louis Symphony Mondays feature chamber ensembles of Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians.

The George E. McCammon Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series will host the following guests: Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Callie Crossley, a Boston journalist and radio host who addresses audiences nationwide about race, gender, politics and the media.

Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.: Marjane Satrapi, an Iranian born graphic novelist and filmmaker who rose to international prominence for her acclaimed autobiographical work, “Persepolis.”

Feb. 26, 2015: Paul F. Tompkins, comedian, writer and actor (“Mr. Show,” “Real Time with Bill Maher”), will join a panel discussion at 6 p.m. and perform stand-up comedy at 8:30 p.m.

April 15, 7:30 p.m.: Carl Bernstein, bestselling author, CNN contributor and investigative journalist who broke the Watergate scandal with Washington Post colleague Bob Woodward.

The Hett’s free Film Art Series will explore the art of communication with four award-winning films, all at 7 p.m.: “Persepolis,” Sept. 30; “The King’s Speech,” Oct. 29; “Shakespeare in Love,” Jan. 22; and “All the President’s Men,” March 3.

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People People planner Flea market returns to Grafton

The Riverside Flea Market in Grafton has returned to Grafton.

The flea market is held monthly on the fourth weekend, beginning with the March flea market. The market schedule will continue through October in Grafton.  The Grafton Riverside Flea is the largest flea market in the Alton region, boasting of more than 75 vendors with a wide selection of antiques, crafts, the usual flea market fare and food. There will be a number of new dealers plus familiar faces. The butterfly man will be there on Saturdays. After shopping for your wares, head over to The Loading Dock restaurant to enjoy its new menu items.  During the 2014 season, the market will be open to shoppers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: June 28 – 29, July 26 – 27, Aug. 23 – 24, Sept. 27 – 28 and Oct. 25 – 26.  The flea market will be held at the Historic Boatworks, located alongside The Loading Dock, located at 400 Front St. in Grafton.

For more information or to be a vendor, please contact Trudi Allen at tba@gtec.com or go to www.

GraftonLoadingDock.com/Market. html.

Flower tours offered in Alton

Flowers are blooming beautifully in local gardens just in time for the gardens shuttle tour provided by the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau in conjunction with Bluff City Tours.

A tour is being offered on July 12 from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $25 per person.

Stops include: Monticello Sculpture Gardens, the Heartland Prairie, The Nature Institute (TNI) and the Godfrey Garden. The tours will also make stops at private gardens where owners will be present to share personal stories and answer questions.

Designated by the Missouri Botanical Garden as one of their Signature Gardens in Illinois, the Monticello Sculpture Gardens feature 13 unique sculptures, beautiful flora, fountains and architectural structures. It is located on the campus of Lewis & Clark Community in Godfrey.

Boasting more than 150 native prairie plant species and harboring a large variety of grasslanddependent birds, the Heartland Prairie at Gordon Moore Park gives visitors a glimpse into the past. It is owned by the City of Alton and is managed by TNI staff and volunteers. “We have stunning gardens that are unique to this area,� Brett Stawar, President/CEO of the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, said. “These locations are wonderful spots to enjoy the scenery and learn about the different types of plants and flowers that grow and bloom in the region.�

Boarding for the shuttle tours will be at the Alton Visitor Center, located at 200 Piasa St., Alton, Ill., 62002, and the shuttle will return passengers to the visitor center at the conclusion of the tour.

Extra Underground Railroad Shuttle Tours Added In addition to the gardens shuttle tours, the CVB has added monthly U n d e rg ro u n d R a i l ro a d t o u r s scheduled on the last Saturday of

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each month. There are two tours planned for May 31 at 10 a.m. and a 1 p.m.

For more information on any of the shuttle tours please go to www.

VisitAlton.com/Shuttle. To make reservations call the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 258-6645.

Jeff Wade, director of parks and recreation, at 314-991-1249 or visit www.OlivetteOnTheGo.com for additional information.

Science Center to screen D-Day film

The Saint Louis Science Center and 3D Entertainment Distribution invite audiences to step back in time with the new giant screen theater film D-Day: Normandy 1944, The highly popular community which opens at the Science Center’s festival, Olivette on the Go returns OMNIMAX Theater on April 25, for its 4th year Friday, September 26 2014.

In May 1943, World War II is at through Sunday, September 28. The event takes place in Stacy Park on its apex. To counter Hitler and the the corner of Olive Boulevard and Axis forces, the Allies decide to open a second front on the western side Old Bonhomme Road.

T h e f e s t i v a l p r o v i d e s of Europe. The Allied forces, led by entertainment for the entire family U.S. General Eisenhower, have just to enjoy and features a wide array months to organize the operation of live music, local food, games code-named “Overlord,� with only and carnival rides. Attendees can a 50/50 chance of success, that will look forward to the big Friday night break Hitler’s Atlantic Wall fortress kick-off with interactive DJ Reggie, and lead to the Battle of Normandy.

Narrated by renowned journalist walkers and dances. This year ’s festival features performances by and author Tom Brokaw, D-Day: local favorites, The VCRs, That 80s Normandy 1944 provides a new, Band and Jake’s Leg. Popular 90s penetrating look at this defining cover band, The VCRs, are set to moment in history in a truly unique perform Saturday, September 27 and manner. D-Day itself is well-known, will be followed by the 80s cover yet few know in detail exactly why band, That 80s Band. Grateful Dead and how, from the end of 1943 tribute band Jake’s Leg will headline through August 1944, this became the the main stage Sunday, September most important location in the world. “We wanted to make a film to pay 28. Olivette’s Got Talent will be tribute to the millions of men and returning for this year ’s festival. women, soldiers and civilians, who T h e h i g h l y s u c c e s s f u l t a l e n t gave their lives for our freedom 70 competition was a great draw and years ago. Regardless of nationality, showed of the talent of not only virtually everyone today has a Olivette locals, but talents of other parent, grandparent or even a greatcommunities as well. The contest grandparent with a connection to is open to all, and features two World War II,� explained writer and groups for participants to enter, director Pascal Vuong. “I thought for kids under 10 and ages 11 and up. a long time about how to produce Selected participants will advance a large format documentary on this to compete live at the festival. subject, and finally found my own Round one will take place Saturday, way of telling this complex story to September 27 from 2 to 4:30 p.m., family audiences using a brand-new with the final round and award ‘cocktail,’ mixing innovative film ceremony on Sunday, September 28 techniques.�

Blending multiple from 4 to 5 p.m. Those who wish to participate can submit a short video cinematographic formats, including or audio file under two minutes animation, CGI and stunning liveat www.olivetteonthego.com/ action images, D-Day: Normandy 1944 brings this monumental olivettes-got-talent Although the Olivette on the Go event to the world’s largest screens festival celebrates the residents and for the very first time. Exploring businesses that reside in Olivette, science, technology, engineering organizers invite everyone in the and mathematics, audiences of all ages, including new generations, region to attend.

For a complete listing of events, will discover from a new perspective including updated schedules, free in breathtaking OMNIMAX how on-site parking areas and maps, this landing changed the course of v i s i t w w w. O l i v e t t e O n T h e G o . history. “What I was drawn to in this film com. Community members are encouraged to volunteer and is that it tells us the story of D-Day engage with the city throughout in a new way that gives such clarity t h e p l a n n i n g p r o c e s s . J o i n to one of the most important events the conversation through the in the history of mankind,� said “Olivette on the Go� Facebook Brokaw. “I originally thought this page and receive event updates was going to be another traditional as the festival draws near. Call documentary featuring grainy black

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and white footage, but as soon as I saw the first minutes of this film on the giant OMNIMAX screen, I found it irresistible.� “After seeing this film, we think our audiences will feel a deeper gratitude for the courage and sacrifices of these champions of freedom,� said Bert Vescolani, president and CEO of the Saint L o u i s S c i e n c e C e n t e r. “ A n d , because we are a science center, we hope our audiences will discover a deeper appreciation of the science, engineering and technology involved in this monumental event.�

Over three years in the making and with a budget of $5 million, all live-action sequences for the film were shot exclusively on location in Normandy, France. No fewer than five CGI and visual special effects companies also collaborated under the creative leadership of N3D LAND Films to complete the 43-minute film.

The second large format documentary film from writer and director Vuong, D-Day: Normandy 1944 is produced by N3D LAND Productions and distributed worldwide by 3D Entertainment Distribution.

Ronan Chapalain is responsible for the stereography and post production, and retired Colonel Peter Herrly is the main historical advisor.

For more information about D-Day: Normandy 1944, please visit slsc.org.

Lineup announced for Parties in the Park

St. Louis’ original, longestrunning outdoor happy hour, Parties in the Park in Downtown

Clayton, kicks off its 31st season May 14 and continues on the second Wednesday of each month through September 10. Parties in the Park will be returning to last year ’s popular location on Central between Forsyth Boulevard and Maryland Avenue. “The response to last year ’s move to Central was unanimous.

Everyone loved it,â€? said Ellen Gale, executive director of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce. “Businesses and restaurants saw an increase in sales and traffic, and those in attendance had a blast.â€?  Entertainment for the 31st season of Parties is confirmed and is sure to keep party-goers moving and grooving all summer long. This year’s music lineup includes: ¡ July 9 – Supermajik Robots, sponsored by Carmody MacDonald P.C. ¡ August 13 – The VCRs, sponsored by Mueller Prost P.C. ¡ September 10 – Griffin and the Gargoyles, sponsored by The Wheelhouse and Midland States Bank.

Parties in the Park in Downtown Clayton is THE place to enjoy great food and music with friends. The party starts at 5 and goes until 8:30 p.m., with half-priced beer from 5 to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. Whether looking to mingle with friends and colleagues, meet new people or just relax after a hard day’s work with an ice-cold beer, you won’t want to miss the 31st season of Parties in the Park in Downtown Clayton. For more information call the Clayton Chamber of Commerce, 314-7263033, or visit www.partiesinthepark. org. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

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People People planner MoBOT announces summer events

The Missouri Botanical Garden is a great place to take a stroll and enjoy beautiful and inspiring display Gardens; but if you are seeking events to enjoy with your family and friends – look no further! The Garden offers hundreds of things to see and do year round. Grab your calendar and plan to attend an event set in the oldest botanical garden in continuous operation in the United States, and one of the few to have achieved National Historic Landmark status.

June 28 through July 27: Desert Show: Plants of South Africa & Madagascar. This newly introduced floral show will introduce Garden visitors to plants that occur in desert and arid regions of South Africa and Madagascar as well as a lookJuly 6: Cafe Flora Brunch. Sundays from March 30 through October 26, enjoy an a la carte menu and dining at the Spink Pavilion, overlooking the Garden’s central reflecting pools. Seating available inside and outside. (Brunch not offered May 18, Aug. 31 or Oct. 5) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations not accepted.

Garden admission applies. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.

July 8: Herbs & Heirlooms Tuesdays. Connect with some of the oldest friends of mankind: herbs.

Drop in to explore the culinary, sensory, beauty and uses for the herb featured each week. The first 100 participants will pot an herb to take home and receive a plant profile sheet with care tips and ways to use your new plant. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon in the Herb Garden, weather permitting. Included with Garden Admission. No registration is required. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.

July 9: Whitaker Music Festival.

Free evening outdoor concert featuring Big Brother Thunder and the Master Blasters – a band who blends funk-soul with rock and jazz by pulling from African, Caribbean and Brazilian styles and rhythms.

They create soul-moving, footstomping world beats while mixing in tastes of home, creating an inescapably danceable sound. This band is made of heart and respect for the groove! Lawn seating; bring chairs or a blanket. Picnicking is permitted after 5Â p.m.; pack a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site. No pets, barbecue grills or smoking. Music begins at 7:30Â p.m.

Free admission after 5Â p.m.; last entry at 9Â p.m. Cohen Amphitheater lawn. Sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation.

July 12: Nature Connects: Art with LEGOÂŽ Bricks - Meet the Artist.

Join us and meet Sean Kenney, the creator of Nature Connects: Art with LEGOŽ Bricks. Sean, a self-described “Professional Kid,� is a New Yorkbased artist who uses LEGO pieces to design and create sculptures for venues around the globe. He will be here to discuss his creative process and what it’s like to have the coolest job in the world! Sean will also serve as final judge for the LEGOŽ Brick Buildtanical Challenge. 2 p.m. in the Shoenberg Theater. Selected sculptures from the Challenge will be on display in the Ridgway Visitor Center from 10am to 4pm.

Included with Garden Admission.

No registration is required. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.

July 13: Cafe Flora Brunch.

Sundays from March 30 through October 26, enjoy an a la carte menu and dining at the Spink Pavilion, overlooking the Garden’s central reflecting pools. Seating available

inside and outside. (Brunch not offered May 18, Aug. 31 or Oct. 5) 10Â a.m. to 2Â p.m. Reservations not accepted. Garden admission applies.

For more information, visit www. mobot.org.

July 15: Herbs & Heirlooms Tuesdays. Connect with some of the oldest friends of mankind: herbs.

Drop in to explore the culinary, sensory, beauty and uses for the herb featured each week. The first 100 participants will pot an herb to take home and receive a plant profile sheet with care tips and ways to use your new plant. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon in the Herb Garden, weather permitting. Included with Garden Admission. No registration is required. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.

July 16: Whitaker Music Festival.

Free evening outdoor concert featuring Nigel Mooney. Nigel Mooney is widely regarded as Ireland's leading jazz singer and guitarist. A charismatic figure on the Dublin jazz and blues scenes since the early 1980's, his Gripewater Blues Band spearheaded the blues movement in Ireland and drew many fans of both jazz and the blues. Lawn seating; bring chairs or a blanket.

Picnicking is permitted after 5Â p.m.; pack a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site. No pets, barbecue grills or smoking. Music begins at 7:30Â p.m. Free admission after 5Â p.m.; last entry at 9Â p.m. Cohen Amphitheater lawn. Sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation.

July 18: Around the World Wine Dinner. Travel to wine-producing regions the world through a four course dinner hosted by a wine expert. Chefs from Catering St. Louis will create the regional menu, pairing each course with a different wine

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from the same region. Dinners will be served at various locations around the Missouri Botanical Garden and are held on the third Friday of the month. $58 (plus 18 percent gratuity and tax) 6:30Â p.m. Advance reservations required; (314)Â 577-0200.

July 19: West County Daylily Club Sale. New cultivars and old favorites are sold by the area’s top growers, who are on hand to give plant care advice and share information about their organization.

9Â a.m. to 5Â p.m. Beaumont Room, Ridgway Visitor Center. Included with Garden admission. http:// westcountydaylilyclub.com.

July 19: Great Green Adventures: Celebrate Urban Birds. Join us as we celebrate birds and learn about this Citizen Science project from Cornell Lab of Ornithology. For children ages 6 to 12 with an adult.

Great Green Adventures are held the third Saturday of every month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. Meet at the Children’s Garden Ticket Fort. $3 per child.

July 20: Cafe Flora Brunch.

Sundays from March 30 through October 26, enjoy an a la carte menu and dining at the Spink Pavilion, overlooking the Garden’s central reflecting pools. Seating available inside and outside. (Brunch not offered May 18, Aug. 31 or Oct. 5) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations not accepted. Garden admission applies.

For more information, visit www. mobot.org.

July 22: Herbs & Heirlooms Tuesdays. Connect with some of the oldest friends of mankind: herbs.

Drop in to explore the culinary, sensory, beauty and uses for the herb featured each week. The first 100 participants will pot an herb to

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July 27: Cafe Flora Brunch.

Sundays from March 30 through October 26, enjoy an a la carte menu and dining at the Spink Pavilion, overlooking the Garden’s central reflecting pools. Seating available inside and outside. (Brunch not offered May 18, Aug. 31 or Oct. 5) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations not accepted. Garden admission applies.

For more information, visit www. mobot.org.

July 29: Herbs & Heirlooms Tuesdays. Connect with some of the oldest friends of mankind: herbs.

Drop in to explore the culinary, sensory, beauty and uses for the herb featured each week. The first 100 participants will pot an herb to take home and receive a plant profile sheet with care tips and ways to use your new plant. Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon in the Herb Garden, weather permitting. Included with Garden Admission. No registration is required. For more information, visit www.mobot.org.

July 30: Whitaker Music Festival.

Free evening outdoor concert featuring the Melissa Neels Band.

The Melissa Neels Band is the perfect blend of blues/rock, playing high energy blues, cover songs and original music written by Melissa.

One of the only female lead guitarists in St. Louis, her style resembles Bonnie Raitt with whom she credits as her number one influence. Melissa plays with style, grace and intensity and making every note count. Her style is sure to impress any audience.

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July 23: Whitaker Music Festival.

Free evening outdoor concert featuring the Augusta Bottoms Consort. The entertaining and engaging acoustic music ensemble, Augusta Bottoms Consort is a versatile music group playing acoustic music including old country, jazzy standards, toe-tapping original songs, folksy, bluesy songs and a variety of other musical genres.

They bring to the stage guitars, mandolins, dobro, accordian, banjo, acoustic bass, recorder, panpipes, harmonica, percussion and lots of other gadgets. Lawn seating; bring chairs or a blanket. Picnicking is permitted after 5Â p.m.; pack a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site. No pets, barbecue grills or smoking. Music begins at 7:30Â p.m.

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Music Tuning in Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band to appear at the Fox

Fox Concerts presents Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band on Friday, October 3 at 8 p.m. Live at The Fox Theatre.

Ti c k e t s a re $ 1 2 7 . 5 0 , $ 9 7 . 5 0 , $69.50, $59.50, $49.50 and are a v i l a b l e o n l i n e a t m e t ro t i x . com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office.

Since beginning his career with The Beatles in the 1960s, Ringo has been one of the world’s brightest musical luminaries. He has enjoyed a successful, dynamic solo career as a singer, songwriter, drummer, collaborator, and actor.

Drawing inspiration from c l a s s i c b l u e s , s o u l , c o u n t r y, honky-tonk and rock ‘n’ roll, he continues to play an important recording, touring, and unofficial mentoring role in modern music.

Ringo’s candor, wit and soul are the lifeblood of his music.

As he sang on the autobiographical Liverpool 8, “I always followed my heart and I never missed a beat.” Peace and love are his life’s rhythm and melody, and he propels this universal message in everything he does: his evocative artwork, his enthused live performances, his legendary songs, all imbued with the joy, reflection, and wisdom of the music icon the world knows and loves simply as ‘Ringo.’

Ringo has toured with over 12 All Starr Bands since the 1990s.

Members who will be performing as part of His All Starr Band in St. Louis include Steve Lukather from Toto, Richard Page from Mr. Mister, Gregg Rolie from Santana & Journey, the phenomenal Todd R u n d g r e n , Wa r r e n H a m a n d Gregg Bissonette.

The Fox to host Mannheim Steamroller

M a n n h e i m S t e a m ro l l e r w i l l present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for two shows only in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on December 9 & 10.

Ti c k e t s f o r M a n n h e i m Steamroller at the Fox Theatre go on sale Friday, July 25 at 10am online at MetroTix.com, by calling 314-534-1111 or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office. Ticket prices start at $37.50. Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing. Mannheim Steamroller is part of the 2014 – 2015 U.S. Bank Broadway Series.

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Christmas Tour and release of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that revolutionized the Holiday Season music category. It’s also the 40th Anniversary of Davis’ first album in his Fresh Aire series, which pioneered the New Age music category.

Grammy Award winner Chip Davis will direct and co-produce To u r p e r f o r m a n c e s w i t h MagicSpace Entertainment. The show features classic Christmas hits from Mannheim Steamroller a n d mu l t i me d i a e ff e c t s i n a n intimate setting.

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the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour regularly attracts repeat attendance from multigenerational guests and is one of the longest running tours in the music industry.

Davis plans to release a new album, Mannheim Steamroller 30/40, this fall. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary Christmas To u r , t r a c k s w i l l i n c l u d e Christmas fan favorites while s e l e c t i o n s f ro m D a v i s ’ i c o n i c Fresh Aire series and recordings b y h i s d a u g h t e r, E l y s e , w i l l celebrate 40 years of groundbreaking sound.

Mannheim Steamroller has sold more than 40 million albums, 28 million in the Christmas genre. With a total of twelve holiday CDs, an average of eight Mannheim Steamroller Christmas albums occupy Billboard’s Top Seasonal Chart every year.

With 19 gold, 8 multi-platinum and 4 platinum-certified records, Chip Davis is among an elite group of artists that include U2, Jay-Z, and The Beach Boys with such certifications.

From his longtime home in Omaha, Neb., Mannheim Steamroller creator Chip Davis makes innovative music inspired by the sounds of another age. This former teacher and jingle writer founded t h e m u s i c i n d u s t r y ’ s l a rg e s t i n d e p e n d e n t re c o rd i n g l a b e l ,

American Gramaphone, in 1974 when industry executives said Davis’ innovative 18th century instrumental rock sound would never sell. In addition to a Grammy Award, Davis is largely credited with establishing the New Age music category that revolutionized the making and m a r k e t i n g o f h o l i d a y m u s i c .

His first Christmas album was released in 1984; the album’s success made Christmas records a “must do” for all music artists.

With more than 40 million total records sold including 28 million Christmas albums, Mannheim Steamroller founder Chip Davis is the #1-selling Christmas artist of all time.

Davis, one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the music industry, offers a rich array of lifestyle products on www.mannheimsteamroller.com including hot chocolate, food, apparel and novelty items. His latest achievement is creating a cutting edge psychoacoustic technology that is being used in major medical institutions such as Mayo Clinic and is also being studied by NASA for potential use in space.

MagicSpace Entertainment is headed by Lee D. Marshall, Joe Marsh, John Ballard, Steve Boulay and Bruce Granath and has been producing and presenting national tours, Broadway shows, concerts

and museum exhibits worldwide for over 30 years. Consistently o n e o f t h e t o p p ro m o t e r s i n North America, MagicSpace Entertainment typically produces and presents more than 250 events in 75 cities per year. Broadway credits include Donny & Marie – A Broadway Christmas, The Who’s Tommy, American Idiot and RAIN - A Tribute To The Beatles On Broadway. National tour credits include Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage starring in Mythbusters - Behind The Myths, Alton Brown Live, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

by Chip Davis, Donny & Marie Christmas, RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles, David Copperfield, Jesus Christ Superstar, A Chorus Line and concert tours by Janet Jackson, Cher, and Fleetwood Mac to name just a few. Museum exhibitions produced on the road include Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition and Diana – A Celebration. MagicSpace Entertainment has offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, UT. www. magicspace.net

"The Voice" tour scheduled

F a n s o f t h e h i t N B C s h o w, “The Voice,” can finally see their

favorite contestants live as the season’s talented top Finalists and favorite past stars hit the road on a huge summer tour. Talpa Media and AEG Live announced today the 31-show concert tour launches June 21st in San Antonio, TX. Tickets are on sale at www. t h e v o i c e . c o m / t o u r a n d w w w. aeglive.com.

The tour will stop July 20 at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis.

Already confirmed on the tour is Jamaica native and Season 5 champ, Tessanne Chin. Also joining the tour from Season 5 is soul-pop teen artist, and runner up, Jacquie Lee and vocal powerhouse and family man, Will Champlin. Dia Frampton, a Team Blake favorite, from Season One will be hitting the road too, along with this season’s Winner, Runner Up, and 3rd place. Another fan favorite is guaranteed to tour and will be determined in the month of May by America via social media.

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Music Tuning in The Fox to welcome Bob Weir

Bob Weir and Ratdog with very special guest The Chris Robinson Brotherhood will appear Friday, August 29 at 7 p.m. Live at The Fox Theatre.

Tickets are $99.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office.

With a touring history that has made him one of the most traveled road musicians of all time and a restless music personality that has kept him occupied for over 50 years, Weir knows a thing or two about staying fresh and living in the moment. Although best known as one of the founding members of the Grateful Dead, adding Dead staples such as “Truckin’,” “Sugar Magnolia,” and “Cassidy” to the band’s catalog, Weir obtained a long and affluent music career that has allowed him to do what he loves and share it with others for nearly his entire life.

In 1964, at the age of 17, Weir spent the majority of his time at a Palo Alto music store where Jerry Garcia taught guitar lessons.

It wasn’t long before Weir and Garcia, along with Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, formed a blues and folk outfit. Originally called Mother McCree’s Uptown Jug Champions, the band was later renamed The Warlocks—adding Phil Lesh and Bill Kreutzman to the lineup—and eventually came to be known as the Grateful Dead.

Throughout the late 1980s and during the first half of the 1990s, the Dead remained Weir’s primary gig. Touring incessantly while all the while building up a community of “Deadheads,” the band finally found commercial success with their 1987 album, In the Dark. When Garcia died in 1995, Weir had just recently formed RatDog with Rob Wasserman, a bassist he had been playing duo shows with since the late 1980s. After Garcia’s death, former Primus drummer Jay Lane and ex-Kingfish harmonica/guitar player Matthew Kelly were added into the mix. With a revolving lineup, the group toured relentlessly, building a name for themselves while performing a mix of new Weir compositions and older, reworked Dead songs.

In 1998, Weir reunited with several former Dead bandmates to tour as The Other Ones, releasing a live album in 1999 and hitting the road again in 2000. The same year, RatDog released their first album, Evening Moods. In 2009, original Grateful Dead members Weir, Lesh, Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart teamed up with guitarist Wa r re n H a y n e s a n d R a t D o g keyboardist Chimenti to tour as the Dead. The results, however, were erratic, leaving Weir feeling like the road trip was more work than fun and Lesh saying the music didn’t seem to be moving forward. Besides stirring up some commotion, the ’09 Dead tour reminded Weir and Lesh of the chemistry the two had as bandmates. This led to the creation of Furthur—arguably one of the most successful Dead projects Weir has participated in to date.

Illinois State Fair Grandstand entertainment offerings. They will join country artists Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes a n d J a k e O w e n , ro c k l e g e n d s Boston and Steely Dan, and the ten finalists on American Idol t o fo r m a s tar-s tudde d, 2014, concert line-up.

"This entertainment lineu p p ro v e s t h a t t h e re t ru l y i s something for everyone at this year's Illinois State Fair," Governor Pat Quinn said.

"A concert in the State Fair Grandstand is a great way to spend a summer evening."

Latin Grammy winner Pitbull, w h o s e s i n g l e " Ti m b e r " j u s t recently became his second number one hit in the United States, will perform Saturday, Aug. 9. Tickets for the show, which range in price from $40 for a Tier 3 Grandstand seat to $65 for a VIPit track ticket in front of the stage, will go on sale Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.

The cast of Million Dollar Quartet will give a free concert M o n d a y, A u g . 11 . T h e h i t musical is currently running at the Apollo Theater in Chicago and Harrah's Showroom in Las Vegas and was inspired by the famed, 1956 recording session that brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

"This year's entertainment is going to be something you don't want to miss," State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick said. "From the first night to the last, the acts are top-notch. I'm looking forward to great shows and memorable performances."

The 2014 Grandstand concert s e r i e s o p e n s F r i d a y, A u g . 8 when the American Idol Live!

Tour rolls into Springfield. The tour will give fans of the hit TV series a chance to see the top ten finalists from the current season, including C.J. Harris, Jena Irene, Caleb Johnson, Jessica Meuse, MK Nobilette, Alex Preston, Dexter Roberts, Majesty Rose, Malaya Watson and Sam Woolf.

Florida Georgia Line will perform Sunday, Aug. 10, the d a y a f t e r t h e P i t b u l l c o n c e r t .

The vocal duo has rocketed to stardom since the first four singles from its platinum-selling debut album, "Here's to the Good Times," shot to number one on the Billboard Country Airplay c hart, inc luding "C ruis e ," the best-selling digital country song of all-time and the Country Music Association's 2013 "Single of the Year."

Tuesday, Aug. 12, will feature a "trip le b ill" o f c las s ic ro c k.

Headlining the show will be 70s supergroup Boston, whose hits, including "More Than A Feeling," "Peace of Mind," "Long Time," "Don't Look Back" and

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Rapper Pitbull and the Chicago cast of the Million Dollar Quartet have been added to the

Performers have yet to be booked for Thursday, Aug. 14, and Sunday, Aug. 17.

In addition to Pitbull, fairgoers also can begin buying tickets May 3 for the Hunter Hayes and Steely Dan concerts. They will be available online at http://www. ticketmaster.com/, by phone at (800) 745-3000, or in person at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Tickets for the American Idol L i v e ! To u r c a n b e p u rc h a s e d the following Saturday, May 10.

Tickets for the other announced acts already are on sale.

The new concert bookings were a n n o u n c e d d u r i n g a p re v i e w party on the fairgrounds to begin the countdown to the fair. The event also included the unveiling of the 2014 Illinois State Fair theme, "Making Memories."

"For many Illinoisans a trip to the fair has become a family tradition, an annual pilgrimage to celebrate our state's people, culture and heritage," Agriculture Director Bob Flider said. "And the life-long memories of those visits have kept families coming back for generations. I invite your family to make memories of its own when this tradition known as the Illinois State Fair is renewed Aug. 7-17."

For more information about the Grandstand entertainment line-up, visit the fair's website at http://www.illiniosstatefair. info/ or call (217) 782-1979.

"Amanda," remain a staple of classic rock radio today. Joining Boston will be the Canadian rock g ro u p A p r i l Wi n e , w h i c h h a s released more than 20 albums and performed together for more than 40 years, and Sweet, a British glam band best known for songs such as "Ballroom Blitz" and "Little Willy."

Singer and songwriter Hunter Hayes, the youngest, solo, male a c t e v e r t o re a c h t h e t o p o f the Hot Country Songs chart, will take the Grandstand stage for a concert Wednesday, Aug. 13. Hayes already has six hit singles to his credit, including "Wanted," which reached number one just after his 21st birthday in September of 2012.

F r i d a y, A u g . 1 5 , R o c k a n d Roll Hall of Famer Steely Dan will perform. The duo released a string of hit songs in the 1970s, including such classic rock staples as "Rikki Don't Lose That Number," "Do It Again," "Hey Nineteen," "Reelin' In the Years" and "Deacon Blues."

Country singer Jake Owen, the 2012 American Country Awards "Breakthrough Artist of the Year," i s t h e f e a t u re d e n t e r t a i n m e n t Saturday, Aug. 16. Owen already has nine Top 20 singles on the B i l l b o a rd H o t C o u n t r y S o n g s chart to his credit, including the number one smash hits "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" and "Alone with You."

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RemiXT, Cicero's, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Listener w/’68, Homeless Gospel Choir, Heavy Horse, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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

Independent’s Day – A Celebration of Independent Music feat. Agame, ATG, Dre Mitch, L.A., Mic G, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Friday, July 4

Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

4th of July Show w/Wussy, Rough Shop, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

Jake’s Leg, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 5

Volcanoes w/Rigoletto, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Young Widows w/White Reaper, Heavy Horse, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Bad Suns Free Show w/ Various Hands, Pop’s, Sauget, 7:00 p.m.

Brand New w/Into It. Over It., Dinosaur Pile-Up, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Electric Flurry, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

The Big Bang! w/RV, Grandy Glaze, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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An Evening with Sarah McLachlan, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

The English Beat w/The Rocksteady Flyers, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Agalloch w/Thrones, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

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Beall Mansion co-owners, Jim and Sandy Belote, said, “We would like to thank all of our guests who have made the preservation, restoration, and success of this historic, Alton, IL area icon possible.”

Earlier this year, the couple received Lincoln Award gold medals at the Illinois Governor ’s Conference on Excellence on Travel and Tourism.

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The Beall Mansion is located 25 minutes from the St. Louis Gateway Arch, on “Millionaire’s Row,” in the Middletown Historic District of Alton, IL. Amongst nearby attractions are the Heartland Rivers Wine Trail, downtown Antique district, Lincoln Trail, Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway, winter eagle watching, Lewis & Clark Trail Site #1 and Interpretive Center, Confluence Tower, Great Rivers Museum at the Melvin Price Lock and Dam, Alton Marina, dozens of restaurants, as well as an active nightlife.

Narrated tours and group tours are available by appointment with paid admission.

For more information visit beallmansion.com or call

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618-474-9100 or toll free 1-866-The-BEALL (1-866-8432325).

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Missouri Department of Tourism

Above, the Kansas & Texas Railroad (KATY) Depot in Sedalia. Bw

Historic sites are scattered across the Missouri landscape

By SCOTT McCULLOUGH For The Edge Historic sites are not measured by time and age, but rather by the events of historic significance that took place there. They expose you to a location where our country and our state were forever changed. Visit some spots where history actually happened.

Renowned agricultural scientist, educator and humanitarian George Washington Carver (1864-1943) discovered more than 300 uses for the peanut, 70 uses for pecans, in excess of 110 from sweet potatoes, and hundreds of items using other agricultural crops. The George Wa s h i n g t o n C a r v e r N a t i o n a l Monument in Diamond, 16 miles southeast of Joplin, is his birthplace and childhood home. Facilities include a visitor center, a museum chronicling his life, a theater, an interactive discovery center, a gift shop and a nature trail.

In the winter of 1838, Cherokee Indians were removed from their homelands to Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma), resulting in the deaths of approximately 4,000 Cherokees. The forced march, known as the Trail of Tears, crossed the Mississippi River and entered Missouri in an area preserved as Trail of Tears State Park, 11 miles north of Cape Girardeau. The visitor center features exhibits covering the march. The park offers camping, hiking and equestrian trails, a lake, fishing, a swimming beach, picnicking and an overlook of the Mississippi River.

In 1799, at the age of 65, iconic frontiersman Daniel Boone moved his family to an area of Spanish Louisiana that eventually became Missouri. The Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center, seven miles northwest of Defiance, holds the home Daniel built for his

youngest son, Nathan. Daniel spent most of his time in his son’s home; a massive four-story structure, with limestone walls two-and-a-half feet thick, built to provide protection in case of an Indian attack. Daniel Boone passed away in the home in 1820. The site includes a village

made up of more than a dozen relocated 19th century buildings, including a general store, school house, grist mill, carpenter shop and the Old Peace Chapel.

Thomas Hart Benton (1889-1975) was a world-renowned American painter and muralist who painted

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scenes of the American South and the American West. Two of his most famous murals can be seen in the House Lounge inside the state Capitol and in the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum in Independence. In 1977, Benton's late-Victorian residence and carriage house studio in Kansas City was designated the Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio State Historic Site; it has been preserved nearly unchanged from the time of his death. A blank canvas, paintbrushes and paints remain in the studio just as he left them. The main house and the studio contain many of his belongings, along with 13 original works of his art.

Founded in 1857, the population of Sedalia reached 15,000 by 1900, making it the fifth-largest city in the state. When the railway reached the town in 1861, Sedalia became the primary railhead for the massive Texas cattle drives. The Katy Depot and Railroad Heritage Museum chronicles the heydays of railroads, cattle drives and prosperity. During 1866 alone, more than 260,000 head reached the Sedalia stockyards, to be carried eastward by the MissouriKansas & Texas Railroad (the KATY), continuing through much of the 19th century. In addition to the museum, the Katy Depot serves as one of many trailheads for the Katy Trail State Park; at more than 237 miles it is the longest rails-to-trails conversion in the United States. The Depot’s facilities include a visitor center (yes, they have snacks) that has bicycle rentals, sales, and service.

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Children play at the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden. Below, the Victorian Garden.

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he Missouri Botanical Garden is throwing a birthday party!

On Thursday, July 24 enjoy old-fashioned entertainment and free Garden and Children’s Garden admission all day long in honor of Garden’s founder Henry Shaw’s 214th birthday.

Children’s Garden to experience “A Missouri Adventure” in a 19th century prairie village.

In celebration of Henry Shaw’s birthday, visitors can experience

a special treat – an exclusive peek inside the historic Museum Building. Docents will be on hand to answer questions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 24. Opened in 1859,

Celebrate the occasion with family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Henry Shaw” himself will greet guests to the birthday bash – look for him strolling the Garden grounds, dressed in his familiar black top hat, alongside other actors dressed in vintage Victorian costumes.

Have your silhouette portrait drawn by an artist, watch jugglers perform and witness the agility of a stilt walker. Be sure to catch the special puppetry performance by Bob Kramer’s Marionettes at 10:30 a.m., noon and 1:30 p.m. outdoors on Spoehrer Plaza.

Enjoy the beauty of the Garden grounds and Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden, offering free July 24th admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a tour of Tower Grove House, Shaw’s original country estate, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Stroll through the Lichtenstein Victorian District to see the bountiful summer blooms of the Kresko Victorian Garden, wind through the Kaeser Maze and visit Shaw’s mausoleum. Stop by the

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the Museum Building originally housed the Garden’s mounted herbarium plant specimens and library, and is normally closed to the public.

Missouri Botanical Garden admission is free for all visitors on Wednesday, July 24. Regular admission is normally $8, with St. Louis City and County residents enjoying discounted admission of $4 and free admission on Wednesday and Saturday mornings until noon. Children ages 12 and under and Garden members are free. Children’s Garden admission is regularly $5 for ages 3 to 12.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North & South exit.

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

For general information, visit www.mobot.org or call (314) 577‑5100 (toll-free, 1‑800‑642‑8842).

Follow the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook. com/missouribotanicalgarden and http://twitter.com/mobotnews.

More than 45,000 households in the St. Louis region hold memberships to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for seniors) and offer 12 months of free general admission for two adults and all children ages 12 and under, plus exclusive invitations and discounts. Members help support the Garden’s operations and world-changing work in plant science and conservation.

Learn more at www.mobot.org/ membership.

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filled with entertainment during the Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival, happening June 27-28. Top blues bands and singers, including Albert Cummings, Maurice John Vaughn and Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang, will perform throughout on the weekend on a variety of stages around downtown. To complement the music, the street festival will also feature a plethora of awardwinning and tasty barbeque.

free bagel breakfast for the City of Mattoon, the excitement evolved into what is now Bagelfest. The event highlights the best of the Mattoon community, including food, music and carnival entertainment.

Trails to Adventure 2014 Southern Illinois Music Festival Now through June 30 The 10th annual Southern Illinois Music Festival takes place now through June 30, with performances at venues throughout the region, from Mt. Vernon to Murphysboro to Marion and Carbondale.

Music lovers will enjoy dozens of performances that span a variety of music genres, such as chamber choirs, opera, jazz and blues. Best of all, the majority of performances are free!

Balloon Fest August 15-17 The town of Centralia will turn into a sea of vibrant colors during Balloon Fest, August 15-17, at Foundation Park. More than 40 spectacular hot air balloons will lift off for day flights and nightglows, amongst a backdrop of Southern Illinois’ pristine beauty. In addition to the balloon flights, visitors can enjoy live entertainment, fireworks, a craft fair, car show and cardboard boat races.

DuQuoin State Fair August 22 - September 1 Families can experience one of Illinois’ longest-running summer fairs at the DuQuoin State Fair, August 22 - September 1. The fair features a unique theme each day

Illinois State Fair August 7-17 One of summer ’s most anticipated events, the Illinois State Fair, will take place August 7-17 in Springfield. The 10-day event offers loads of entertainment and excitement complete with carnival rides, food, contests, livestock shows and auto racing. This year’s grandstand lineup includes Pitbull, Florida Georgia Line and Boston.

Mattoon Bagelfest 2014 July 15-19 Whether bagel fans prefer plain, toasted or topped with spread, they can celebrate three days dedicated to the round morsels of goodness at the Mattoon Bagelfest from July 15-19. Started by Bagel Factory owner Murray Lender as a

and takes place on 1,200 beautiful acres filled with ponds, streams and open pastures. The agriculturefocused fair showcases the heartland with livestock shows, live music, horse and car races and a food and wine products show.

Cobden Peach Festival August 1-2 Foodies can savor the sweet flavor of peaches at the Cobden Peach Festival from August 2-3 in Cobden. The tasty festival showcases peach flavored food, from cobbler and pie to jellies and jams, homemade with delicious local peaches. The festival also includes carnival rides and games, the Peach Queen contest, a 5K run/walk and a parade.

Events planned from Chicago to DuQuoin and everywhere in between For The Edge Long sunny days, gorgeous weather and an abundance of special events make the summer season a great time to explore I l l i n o i s . Tr a v e l e r s c a n t a k e advantage of all that summer in Illinois offers, with everything from food festivals and art fairs, to celebrations honoring comic book heroes, opportunities to see history come to life and some of the best music experiences in the country.

Hundreds of attractions offer plenty of memorable ways to enjoy Illinois in the summer.

BBQ Fest on the River July 10-12 BBQ Fest on the River, happening July 10-12 in Kankakee, is a threeday celebration dedicated to mouthwatering barbeque, great music and family fun. Taking

place on the banks of the beautiful Kankakee River, the main event of BBQ Fest is the 2014 BBQ Competition, which showcases the delicious flavors of pork, chicken, beef and, of course, barbeque sauce.

In addition to delectable BBQ, festival-goers can enjoy carnival games and rides, live music and a Car, Truck & Motorcycle show.

Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival August 15-17

The Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival, taking place August 15-17, is a jam-packed weekend filled with food, games and live entertainment

for the entire family. This year marks the 17th year the festival has taken place in the picturesque community of Rochelle along the Lincoln Highway. Visitors can celebrate the Lincoln Highway’s rich history at the festival’s famed Hub City Cruisers Car Show and the Lincoln Highway Heritage Festival Parade.

Great Rivers Country Great Galena Balloon Race June 20-22 More than 20 colorful hot air

balloons will take flight in the Great Galena Balloon Race from June 20-22 at Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in historic Galena. This spectacular three-day event paints the sky a multitude of colors with two races, two night glows, tethered rides, a car show, live music, activities for the whole family and a Friday night Alefest.

Heart of Illinois Fair July 11-19 One of Illinois’ largest fairs, the Heart of Illinois Fair, is happening July 11-19 in bustling Peoria. The fair is loaded with festivities for all ages, including a barbeque cookoff contest from the Kansas City Barbeque Society, live automobile racing, livestock judging contents, art exhibits and an abundance of family activities.

John Deere Classic PGA Tour Event July 7-13 Spectators can witness the magic of professional play at the John Deere Classic PGA Tour Event at Deere Run in the Quad Cities, July 7-13. The pristine golf course will play host to 156 players from the PGA Tour who will compete for the coveted John Deere Classic title.

Kewanee Hog Days August 29 – September 1 The Hog Capital of the World, Kewanee, will host the World’s Largest Outdoor Pork Barbeque during Kewanee Hog Days, happening August 29 – September 1. Custom-made 24-foot-long grills serve up more than 1,000 pork sandwiches every hour during the four-day fest. In addition to the tasty grub, visitors can also enjoy a parade, carnival, craft show, flea marketing and live entertainment.

Land of Lincoln History Comes Alive June 2 – August 24 Springfield’s popular History Comes Alive program is back this summer seven days a week. Visitors can step back in time to President Abraham Lincoln’s Springfield, which includes free living-history interactive experiences at the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Old State Capitol and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival June 27-28 The streets of Champaign will be

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

"The Fault in Our Stars"

Let's start with the obvious. For its core audience, "The Fault in Our Stars" is essentially critic-proof. If you're a fan of the wildly popular young-adult book by John Green, and have already shed tears at its story of teenage cancer patients learning about life, love and sex as they fight to stay alive, then you'll be a fan of this movie.

Slam dunk. Go buy your ticket.

But of course, you probably already have.

The situation becomes more nuanced, though, for those who haven't read the book. Both author and fans have pronounced the movie, directed by Josh Boone, extremely faithful to the novel, but does that make for the optimal cinematic experience? Many films have failed, after all, for adhering too strictly to the written page.

Happily, we can report that "The Fault in Our Stars" is, despite the occasional misstep in tone, largely a solid success — a film that not only manages the transition from page to screen nicely, but also navigates with skill that hugely tricky line between the touching and the trite, the moving and the maudlin.

And that latter task ain't easy. But there's one major reason that the movie succeeds in this regard. Her name is Shailene Woodley.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America "for thematic elements, some sexuality and brief strong language."

RUNNING TIME: 125 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Edge of Tomorrow"

The time-shifting sci-fi thriller "Edge of Tomorrow" has perfectly encapsulated what it is to be a summertime moviegoer. We're dropped into a battlefield of digital effects with the fate of the world at stake. Torrents of gunfire and explosions surround. Some alien clonks us over the head.

We black out and it all happens again. And again.

"Edge of Tomorrow," in which Tom Cruise plays an officer who continually relives a day of combat against extraterrestrials, probably isn't a commentary on the repetitiveness of today's blockbusters. Its star, after all, has been the unchanging, unstoppable avatar of big summer movies.

But in the film directed by Doug Liman ("Swingers," ''The Bourne Identity"), the action-star persona of Cruise is put into a phantasmagorical blender. As military marketer Maj. William Cage, he's thrown into battle against his will by an unsympathetic general (the excellent Brendan Gleeson), and then finds himself stuck in a mysterious time loop.

Cruise dies dozens of times over and over, often in comical ways. Does this sound like a great movie, or what?

The selling point of "Edge of Tomorrow" may indeed be seeing one of Hollywood's most divisive icons reduced to Wile E. Coyote. He's like a real-life version of the video game "Contra," with the code of seemingly endless life. Dying again and again, Cruise has rarely been so likable.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence, language and brief suggestive material."

RUNNING TIME: 119 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"22 Jump Street"

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

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He's talking about their next assignment, but of course, it's an inside joke — with the audience. "22 Jump Street," starring the inspired comic duo of Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum, is a sequel, and movie sequels are indeed often worse (especially when, as the chief also points out, the budget's bigger the second time around.)

Self-referential jokes aside, things aren't worse the second time around for Hill, Tatum and directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. It's fine to make fun of sequels — and this movie does, all the way to a fabulous ending-credits bit that steals the film — when you know you've made a pretty darned good one yourself.

Not that this film is perfect — some jokes go too far, or too long, or both, and one running gag involving prison sex is gratuitous, ill-advised, unfunny, and, well, we'd say more but three adjectives are enough. Many more jokes, though — spoken and visual — succeed beautifully.

And the cast? It's a pretty heavenly group, anchored of course by Hill and Tatum, who have a Laurel-and-Hardy-like implausible chemistry that keeps you laughing pretty much no matter what they're doing.

If you never saw "21 Jump Street," no worries — the filmmakers bring you up to speed fast. The last film saw Jenko (Tatum) and Schmidt (Hill) go undercover to high school. This time, it's college they're ordered to infiltrate, to thwart a nasty drug ring. ("I'm the first person in my family to pretend to go to college," Jenko says proudly.)

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

RUNNING TIME: 112 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"How to Train Your Dragon 2"

You thought it was tricky to train a dragon?

It's even trickier to take a much-admired animated film and make a sequel that feels satisfying and worthwhile. And it's harder still to balance the competing needs of stretching the story in new directions but retaining the guiding spirit of the original enough to make fans happy.

It's nice to be able to report that "How to Train Your Dragon 2," written and directed by Dean DeBlois, does all that tricky stuff pretty darned well.

And you'll be happily surprised at the new twists it takes — sort of like getting an unexpected second candy bar in the vending machine. "How to Train Your Dragon 2" doesn't play it safe, and that's why it's the rare sequel that doesn't feel somewhat stale.

The story returns us to Berk, where our young Viking hero, Hiccup (again voiced by Jay Baruchel), lives and frolics with his devoted dragon, Toothless, whom he befriended in the first movie, with momentous ramifications for human-dragon relations. Five years have passed, and now Berk is a virtual playground for dragons and Vikings alike.

Hiccup's restless nature, though, is at odds with the aspirations of his burly father, Stoick the Vast (a sweetly gruff Gerard Butler), who wants Hiccup to take up new responsibilities. But Hiccup doesn't feel leadership is really his thing. That's what he tells spunky Astrid (America Ferrera, back from the first film), who is now his girlfriend, as well as a fellow explorer. (Other famous returning voices are Jonah Hill as Snotlout and Kristen Wiig as Ruffnut.)

RATEDE: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America "for adventure action and some mild rude humor."

RUNNING TIME: 102 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"Jersey Boys"

You don't have to be middle-aged, or even an adult, to know songs like "Sherry," ''Big Girls Don't Cry," and "Walk Like a Man." Sure, they're '60s-era hits by The Four Seasons, but they've become such pop culture fixtures that even youngsters who've never heard the name Frankie Valli could surely croon a few bars in his signature falsetto.

It's little wonder that the stage musical "Jersey Boys" has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history on the strength of those sublimely catchy tunes. And it's also little wonder that the prospect of bringing the show to the screen appealed to Clint Eastwood, who at 84 is still, blessedly, up for challenges.

What's rather curious, though, is that with all the talent involved — not only Eastwood as director, but an excellent cast plucked from "Jersey Boys" stage regulars — the film is distinctly uneven, hugely appealing at times and oddly pedestrian, even cheesy, at others.

One problem may be that "Jersey Boys" tries to do a few things at once. On one level, it's a fairly faithful re-creation of the Broadway show; the same writers, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, penned the screenplay, and the excellent John Lloyd Young reprises his Tony-winning performance as Valli. But it also aims to be an edgier film exploring the band's entanglements with the mob back in Jersey — a sort of "Goodfellas" to pop music. The goals don't always mix.

The dialogue, too, sometimes sounds overly, well, stagey.

And a key convention of the show — band members breaking the fourth wall to address the audience directly — is used unevenly, abandoned for long stretches and suddenly popping up when it doesn't feel needed.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America "for language throughout."

RUNNING TIME: 134 minutes.

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

"Venus in Fur"

Roman Polanski. Sadomasochism. What could possible go wrong?

The combination of director and subject material in "Venus in Fur" is wickedly perverse, just as it should be. Polanski and David Ives' award-winning play are a match made if not in heaven, then surely in some demon's dungeon.

The play was a Broadway hit, led by a star-making, Tonywinning performance by Nina Arianda. Here French actress Emmanuelle Seigner takes over the role of Vanda, a tardy, gum-smacking actress who arrives on a stormy night for an audition with a director (Mathieu Amalric) at a Paris theater for a production called "Venus in Fur." That is just the start of the hall of mirrors. "Venus in Fur" is a movie-within-a-play based on a play-within-a-play, which itself is based on a novel-within-a-novel.

The origin is Austrian author Leopold von SacherMasoch's semi-autobiographical 1870 novella "Venus in Furs," about a man who craves to be dominated by his love, Vanda. ("Masochist" derives from the author's name.) Ives' play is about an arrogant playwright adapting the novel for the stage.

Polanski had stayed largely faithful to the play, but has translated it to French, substituted his wife (Seigner) for Vanda, cast Amalric as a younger doppelganger for himself and added a terrific, carnival-esque score by Alexander Desplat.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language and some bloody violence."

RUNNING TIME: 96 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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This photo released by Warner Bros. shows, from left, John Lloyd Young as Frankie Valli and Renee Marino as Mary in "Jersey Boys."

"Jersey Boys" catchy but uneven

By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press You don't have to be middle-aged, or even an adult, to know songs like "Sherry," ''Big Girls Don't Cry," and "Walk Like a Man." Sure, they're '60s-era hits by The Four Seasons, but they've become such pop culture fixtures that even youngsters who've never heard the name Frankie Valli could surely croon a few bars in his signature falsetto.

It's little wonder that the stage musical "Jersey Boys" has become one of the most successful shows in Broadway history on the strength of those sublimely catchy tunes.

And it's also little wonder that the prospect of bringing the show to the screen appealed to Clint Eastwood, who at 84 is still, blessedly, up for challenges.

What's rather curious, though, is that with all the talent involved — not only Eastwood as director, but an excellent cast plucked from "Jersey Boys" stage regulars — the film is distinctly uneven, hugely appealing at times and oddly pedestrian, even cheesy, at others.

One problem may be that "Jersey Boys" tries to do a few things at once. On one level, it's a fairly faithful re-creation of the Broadway show; the same writers, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, penned the screenplay, and the excellent John Lloyd Young reprises his Tony-winning performance as Valli. But it also aims to be an edgier film exploring the band's entanglements with the mob back in Jersey — a sort of "Goodfellas" to pop music. The goals don't always mix.

The dialogue, too, sometimes sounds overly, well, stagey. And a key convention of the

show — band members breaking the fourth wall to address the audience directly — is used unevenly, abandoned for long stretches and suddenly popping up when it doesn't feel needed.

We begin as Frankie Castelluccio, a sweetfaced boy of 16 (Young, at 38, somehow pulls this off) is trying to break through as a singer while training at a barbershop. Luckily, he's supported by music-loving mob boss Gyp DeCarlo (Christopher Walken, in a sure-bet role here) and loyal buddy Tommy DeVito (Vincent Piazza), who can't stay out of trouble himself, but through sheer grit launches the band that will become The Four Seasons.

The two, plus bassist Nick Massi (Michael Lomenda) are struggling for attention when aspiring agent Joey Pesci (yes, that Joe Pesci) introduces them to songwriter Bob Gaudio

(Erich Bergen.) Gaudio's talent is just what they need.

It takes a full hour to get to a big musical number, and boy, it's a welcome relief to hear the boys sing "Sherry," their first number-one hit.

Other hits follow — and all kinds of trouble.

The movie, best when it lets us simply enjoy these lovely harmonies and Young's terrific falsetto stylings, soon veers back into band infighting. Tommy, we learn, has landed the boys in serious financial straits. Heartache ensues.

And what about the women, you ask? Alas, they begin on the sidelines, and stay there.

As Mary, Frankie's wife, Renee Marino is sexy and smart in the beginning, but turns into a total caricature of a drunken shrew by mid-movie. Speaking of caricatures, Frankie's

Polanski, "Venus in Fur" a good match

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press R o m a n P o l a n s k i .

Sadomasochism. What could possible go wrong?

The combination of director and subject material in "Venus in Fur" is wickedly perverse, just as it should be. Polanski and David Ives' award-winning play are a match made if not in heaven, then surely in some demon's dungeon.

T h e p l a y w a s a B ro a d w a y hit, led by a star-making, Tonywinning performance by Nina Arianda. Here French actress Emmanuelle Seigner takes over the role of Vanda, a tardy, gumsmacking actress who arrives on a stormy night for an audition with a director (Mathieu Amalric) at a Paris theater for a production called

"Venus in Fur." That is just the start of the hall of mirrors. "Venus in Fur" is a moviewithin-a-play based on a playwithin-a-play, which itself is based on a novel-within-a-novel.

The origin is Austrian author Leopold von Sacher-Masoch's semi-autobiographical 1870 novella "Venus in Furs," about a man who craves to be dominated by his love, Vanda. ("Masochist" derives from the author's name.) Ives' play is about an arrogant playwright adapting the novel for the stage.

Polanski had stayed largely f a i t h f u l t o t h e p l a y, b u t h a s translated it to French, substituted his wife (Seigner) for Vanda, cast Amalric as a younger doppelganger for himself and added a terrific, carnival-esque score by Alexander Desplat.

As Vanda arrives, the director, Thomas, is on the phone complaining in misogynistic frustration that after a day of auditions, he can't find a woman with both intellect and sex appeal.

The impolite Vanda, clad in black leather with a dog collar around her neck, initially seems no different.

But after she rebuffs Thomas' attempts to dismiss her, Vanda slyly begins to reveal her great, commanding talent. Though she initially acts unfamiliar with the story ("It's basically S&M, right?" s he s ays ), Vanda re v e als he r mastery of the text, the role and, eventually, men like Thomas.

Soon, she's fixing the lights on the stage (decorated for a musical adaptation of "Stagecoach," with a giant cactus center stage),

pulling period props from her bag and eventually has the tables completely turned on Thomas.

The role reversal takes on mythical grandeur.

S e i g n e r, p e r h a p s m o r e appropriately older than Arianda, is a powerhouse as the increasingly domineering Vanda. But it often feels that the offstage director — the 80 year-old Polanski — is having the most fun, commenting on the director-actress relationship and his own helplessness before such goddesses.

This is the second chamber piece in a row for Polanski, long a master of terror in confined spaces.

"Venus" follows 2011's "Carnage," from the Tony-winning "God of Carnage," also about a breakdown of roles in a single setting (two pair s of paren ts debating an

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incident between their young boys).

Such stage-to-screen endeavors almost always suffer from claustrophobia, and one can't help wondering if they somehow reflect Polanski's own restriction of movement. (His fine 2010 thriller "The Ghost Writer," too, dealt with a character practically imprisoned on a remote island.)

While "Venus in Fur," shot in widescreen, breathes better than "Carnage," one of the film's most exciting moments is its very first.

While Desplat's score kicks off, the camera drifts down a rainy Paris boulevard before turning into the theater, the doors opening before it. It's the arrival of Vanda, like a conjured apparition.

It's also a reminder of the live danger of Polanski's camera when on the prowl.

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29 Country Club View, Edwardsville Custom 3 bedrooms 6 bath.

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6120 Timberwolfe Dr., Glen Carbon Custom built all brick walk-out on wooded 1 acre. $749,900

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1731 Meadow Ln., Edwardsville 3BR home with add’l kitchen in basement. $200,000

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33 Camelot Dr., Edwardsville Great 5BR Home in woods. $350,000

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20305 Oak Meadow Ln., Grafton 3BR/3BA 3000 sq. ft. home on 5 acres w/pole barn. $265,000

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109 Hollow Ave., Jerseyville 3BR/3BA. Spectacular one of a kind home! $179,000

6317 E. Main St., Maryville 4BR/3BA. Collinsville School District. $149,900

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717 Alaska St., Staunton Fireplace. Sunroom.

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815 N. Prairie St., Bethalto Well-built 3 bedrooms home. $115,000

555 Maple St., East Alton Hardwoods. Newer roof.

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212 Westwind Dr., Alton Spacious home w/2400+ sq. ft. Fenced yard. $65,000

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Religion Religion briefs Obama extension of gay rights may not include religious exemption

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity, but it's unclear if there will be a religious exemption.

Obama hoped that Congress would pass a broader non-discrimination measure that would apply to nearly all employers. Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch called on the White House to include the same religious exemptions in the executive order that are included in legislation the Senate passed but which is stalled in the House. The bill includes exemptions for churches and other houses of worship, as well as religiously affiliated organizations.

Nathan Diament, Executive Director for Public Policy for the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, says if there's no religious exemption, some Christian

Center Grove Presbyterian 6279 Center Grove Rd., Edwardsville Phone: 656-9485 Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Eve. Bible Study/Prayer, Choir Children & Youth Ministries Rev. Anthony J. Casoria, Pastor www.centergrove.org Presbyterian Church in America

and Jewish charities will have to either violate their faith or withdraw from federal contracts.

The Diocese of Phoenix has no policy on priests carrying guns.

Arizona break-in highlights gun-possessing clergy

Mormon church agency leaving adoption business

PHOENIX (AP) — A deadly burglary at an Arizona church is raising questions about the wisdom of clergy possessing weapons, no matter how dangerous their mission.

Authorities say a Roman Catholic priest responding to a break-in last week at his downtown Phoenix church grabbed a handgun that ended up in the burglar's hands — and was then used to kill a fellow priest who tried to help.

Many American Catholic leaders have argued that church teaching compels them to advocate for greater limits on guns, but selfdefense is also part of Catholic theology, and Catholics have different views of the issue.

Concern about security at churches has grown in the last decade or so in the wake of several high-profile shootings.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The social services arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says it will no longer operate a full-service Mormon adoption agency, but will shift resources toward adoption-related counseling.

Officials with LDS Family Services made the announcement Tuesday, saying the change will provide would-be parents with more opportunities to adopt.

David McConkie, who manages the organization's services for children, tells The Salt Lake Tribune that the traditional adoption agency model wasn't working for LDS Family Services. He said fewer women are putting their children up for adoption these days, likely because the stigma of being an unwed mother has subsided.

Family Services has been placing 200 to 300 children per year, down from a peak of 665 in

2002.

Officials tell KSL that the decision isn't driven by pressure to facilitate adoptions for same-sex couples.

Kenya president blames locals for deadly attacks

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The killers in the Kenyan village singled out non-Muslims Monday night, shooting them point-blank or slitting their throats, just like the previous night in an adjacent hamlet. A Somali extremist group claimed responsibility but Kenya's president on Tuesday blamed local political networks for the 60 deaths.

President Uhuru Kenyatta, in a national address, said al-Shabab, a Somali group linked to al-Qaida, was not behind the attacks.

But other Kenyan leaders said the second night of deadly attacks against a Christian community on Kenya's north coast seemed designed to try to inflame religious tensions, and al-Shabab said such attacks will continue in retaliation for what it considers Kenya's oppression of innocent Muslims.

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Summit at School Street Glen Carbon, IL 288-5620 Rev. Tony Clavier Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m.

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The Arts

Feld Entertainment

Pictured are two scenes from the Disney On Ice presents "Frozen."

"Frozen" on ice coming to St. Louis For The Edge Feld Entertainment, Inc., the worldwide leader in producing live touring family entertainment, today announced that its 34th Disney On Ice spectacular will bring the Academy Award winning and number one animated feature film of all time, Disney's Frozen, to life.

Disney On Ice presents Frozen visits St. Louis from February 26 to March 1 for eight performances at Scottrade Center; tickets went on sale Thursday..

The Academy Award winning tale will be told live for the first time in this production, capturing the dynamic of two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. Anna, a girl with an extraordinary heart, embarks on an epic journey to find her sister, the magical Elsa, who is determined to remain secluded

as she finally feels free to test the limits of her powers. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, the lovable and hilarious snowman Olaf and the mystical trolls help Anna along the way in this story about love conquering fear. Audiences will get to sing along with such musical masterpieces as "Let it Go," "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" and "Fixer Upper."

"In our more than 30 years of producing Disney On Ice shows, Feld Entertainment has been waiting for a film like this," says producer Nicole Feld. "While it might seem obvious that Frozen is well suited for the ice, this Disney On Ice production will touch audiences emotionally through innovative show elements and world-class skating."

Frozen directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee add, "Seeing audiences around the world embrace Frozen has been the experience

of a lifetime. And to now have the chance to consult with the talented team at Feld Entertainment and watch their creation come to life on ice, is thrilling."

In Disney On Ice presents Frozen, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse take the audience through the magical story based in Arendelle, with special appearances by beloved Disney princesses and favorite characters from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story and Finding Nemo and Disney's The Lion King, who come together to prove that true love is the greatest power of all.

Director Patty Vincent says, "Our goal is to showcase these heartwarming characters in a way that allows the audience to cheer and sing along throughout this emotional journey."

To create a completely immersive experience for the audience, the set design will encompass the space from the ice surface

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up through the air, drawing everyone into the story and closer to the characters. Families will feel that they are trekking up to the North Mountains with Anna, Kristoff and Sven, and they will tangibly experience the storm inside Elsa. Elsa's magic will be enhanced by stateof-the art special effects while her emotions will be conveyed through powerful skating.

Venue: Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 Date and Time of Performances: Feb. 26 - 7pm Feb. 27 - 10:30am/7pm Feb. 28 - 11am/3pm/7pm March 1 - 11am Tickets start at: $15 To order tickets by phone: 1-800-745-3000 To order tickets online: www.Ticketmaster.com/scottradecentertickets-st-louis/venue/49678

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The Arts Artistic adventures COCA announces 2014 schedule

COCA (The Center of Creative Arts) has announced its schedule for the first half of 2014.

COCA is located at 524 Trinity Ave. in St. Louis.

Here's what's on tap: August 16 – Asian Market To u r o f S t . L o u i s J o i n C h e f C l a r a M o o re , a u t h o r o f S h o p Like a Chef, on this educating and delicious tour of St. Louis Asianmarkets. Participants will travel to a variety of small stores and explore the shelves and freezers whilelearning about new ingredients and equipment. Chef Clara will explain how to shop for seafood and other diverse ingredients while helping participants understand how to use them in simple recipes. The tour will end with a Korean-style lunch at Chef Clara's favorite Korean restaurant. Participants will learn how to shop for diverse i n g re d i e n t s a n d u s e t h e m i n simple recipes. The tour ends with lunch at Clara's favorite Korean restaurant. The tour begins and ends at COCA, with transportation provided by COCA. For ages 21 and up. The tour is Saturday, August 16, from 10:00am – 1:00pm, at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Registration is $30 and includes lunch. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www.cocastl.org for more information.

CAM offers free summer admission

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) is excited to announce free admission to the Museum for the summer exhibition season, today through August 10, compliments of the Gateway Foundation. Building on previous initiatives to make the Museum more accessible—including evening hours on Thursdays and Fridays and a wide variety of free and lowcost programs—free admission fulfills the Museum’s longtime goal of being able to open its doors to the entire community.

This summer CAM celebrates St. Louis’s vibrant arts scene with the 2014 Great Rivers Biennial, featuring the work of three St. Louis-based artists and sponsored by the Gateway Foundation. Free admission is timed to coincide with this special exhibition, bringing transformational experiences with art to an even broader audience.

“We are thrilled to be working with the Gateway Foundation to present both free admission and the Great Rivers Biennial,” said CAM Executive Director Lisa Melandri. “We invite the public to experience art at CAM all summer long—come see us any time, often, on us!”

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis is located at 3750 Washington Blvd in St. Louis.

F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n , c a l l 314.535.4660 or vista camstl.org.

Sheldon Concert Hall. The season i n c l u d e s s i x s i g n a t u re s e r i e s - Jazz at The Sheldon, Fantastic Folk, Sheldon Classics, Saturday Matinees, Coffee Concerts, and Peter Martin Music: Live - which will be available by subscription beginning May 12 at 10 a.m. through The Sheldon at 314-5339900 or www.TheSheldon.org.

Among the artists scheduled for the season are Chick Corea, Leo Kottke, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Marty Stuart, Suzy Bogguss, The Dizzy GillespieTM Afro Cuban Experience, David Halen and Will James from the St. Louis Symphony, and more.

Subscribers may also add “Special Concerts” to their s u b s c r i p t i o n o rd e r, i n c l u d i n g H u g h M a s e k e l a a n d Vu s i Mahlasela, performing in celebration of 20 years of freedom in South Africa, the 3rd Annual Folk and Roots Festival, presented in partnership with 88.1 KDHX, featuring Sarah Jarosz, acclaimed vocal ensemble Chanticleer and benefit concerts with Rosanne Cash and the Blind Boys of Alabama.

The Sheldon will also continue t o offer t h e p op ular “C hoose Yo u r O w n ” S e r i e s , d e s i g n e d for busy music lovers whose schedule makes it difficult to attend all concerts in a particular series. “All-Access” tickets, which provide premium seating, free parking, use of the Patrons Lounge and a backstage pass, will also be available for all Sheldon series concerts.

Jazz at The Sheldon series tickets are $150 orchestra / $135 balcony, Fantastic Folk series tickets are $180 orchestra / $160 balcony, Sheldon Classics series tickets are $75 orchestra / $60 balcony, Coffee Concerts are $65 orchestra / $55 balcony, Saturday Matinee tickets are $25 per adult subscription ticket / $10 per child, and Peter Martin Music is $95 VIP / $65 orchestra / $55 balcony. All new subscriptions will go on sale Monday, May 12 at 10 a.m. and sales will continue through the first concert in each series. To order subscription tickets, call The Sheldon at 314-533-9900 or visit

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Single tickets for all concerts (unless otherwise noted) go on sale August 9 at 10 a.m. through MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or at www.TheSheldon.org.

JAZZ AT THE SHELDON Don’t miss four nights of jazz legends, up-and-coming vocalists and hot instrumentals! Saturdays at 8 p.m.

Chick Corea** October 11, 2014 Since embarking on a solo career in 1966, 20-time Grammy winner and keyboard virtuoso C h i c k C o re a h a s b e e n a t t h e forefront of jazz, both as a renowned pianist forging new ground with his acoustic jazz bands, and as an innovative electric keyboardist. Don’t miss this very special solo show by a living jazz legend. $50 orchestra/$45 balcony Swing Xing! Three Generations of Swing Guitarfeaturing Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo November 15, 2014 Three generations of guitarists come together for a swinging night of jazz! The legendary Bucky Pizzarelli leads the way w i t h h i s s e v e n - s t r i n g g u i t a r, along with Frank Vignola, one of today’s most in-demand session players, and young phenom Vinny Raniolo, who exploded onto the jazz scene in recent years. $40 orchestra/$35 balcony/$15 student The Dizzy Gillespie Afro-Cuban Experience M a rc h 2 1 , 2 0 1 5 A g ro u p o f all-star jazz musicians carry on the tradition of the late, great Dizzy Gillespie – an innovator and pioneer of the Latin jazz movement. Featuring John Lee, longtime bassist with Dizzy Gillespie, and special g u e s t p e rc u s s i o n i s t M a c h i t o , J r. , n a m e s a k e a n d s o n o f t h e legendary Gillespie collaborator, the six-piece ensemble promises an exciting mix of Afro-Cuban sounds! $45orchestra/$40 balcony/$15 student Cécile McLorin Salvant May 2, 2015 One of the fastest

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rising stars in the jazz world, vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant performs imaginative renditions of classic songs and lesser-known gems. A 2014 Grammy nominee f o r h e r a l b u m Wo m a n C h i l d , McLorin Salvant has been praised

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Peabody to host Brian Regan

Comedian Brian Regan has announced the 48-city second leg of his 2014 North American theater tour. The first leg of Brian’s 2014 theater tour visited 31 cities from January through May. A list of new tour dates is below. More information and l i n k s t o p u rc h a s e t i c k e t s a re available at www.BrianRegan. com.

Brian will be in Saint Louis at the Peabody Opera House on Friday, October 24 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $36.50 and $56.50.

Tickets are available at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com O n e o f t h e m o s t re s p e c t e d comedians in the country, Brian Regan is a legendary performer selling out large venues from coast to coast, and earning praise

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from the press, the public, and fellow comedians: “He is one of my favorite, favorite stand-up comedians.” Jerry Seinfeld “Honestly, Brian Regan’s the best stand-up working today.

Period.” – Patton Oswalt “You’re the guy people look up to…Brian Regan’s the funniest guy…there’s Brian Regan and then there’s other people.” – Marc Maron “I’ll take all of that guy you got…Very funny man.” – David Letterman Wi t h h i s f i r s t a p p e a r a n c e on The Late Show with David Letterman in 1995, Regan solidified his place on the show and recently made his 26th appearance, the most of any comedian on the CBS show.

Regan’s non-stop theater tour visits close to 100 cities each year since 2005, and continues through 2014. Last August, Regan sold out the legendary, 8600-seat Red Rocks Amphitheater outside of Denver, and in February 2014, Regan performed two soldout shows at the 12,500-seat EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City.

Occasionally venturing off the stand-up stage, Regan recently appeared in Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. He will also be seen in the upcoming Chris Rock movie Finally Famous, and he voiced the character of Weib Lunk for the 40th episode of The Looney Tunes Show titled, Spread Those Wings and Fly. Recently, Regan was nominated for a 2014 American Comedy Award for Best Concert Comic.

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The Arts Arts calendar Friday, July 4

Desert Show: Plants of South Africa & Madagascar, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 27.

Summer Soiree: Hot Dancing and Cool Treats, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Stages presents Always…Patsy Cline, The Playhouse at Westport Plaza, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Squared off Exhibit, The Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: Dialogue of the Carmelites, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Monsanto Hall Exhibit: Jack Curran, Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 22.

Mound City Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m., Runs through August 24.

Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31.

History Clubhouse: Let’s Build It!, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through October 6.

Jaqueline Piatigorsky: Patron, Player, Pioneer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs

through July 13.

Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through July 16.

Imagining the Founding of St. Louis, History of Jazz Gallery – Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, Noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 23.

St. Louis Camera Club Centennial Exhibition, Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Gallery – Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, Noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 16.

Saturday, July 5

Desert Show: Plants of South Africa & Madagascar, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 27.

Stages presents Always…Patsy Cline, The Playhouse at Westport Plaza, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: The Elixir of Love, LorettoHilton Center, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: The Magic Flute, LorettoHilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Monsanto Hall Exhibit: Jack Curran, Missouri Botanical Garden, Ridgway Visitor Center, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 22.

Mound City Exhibit, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 8:00

a.m., Runs through August 24.

Squared off Exhibit, The Gallery at the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31.

History Clubhouse: Let’s Build It!, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through October 6.

American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 17.

Art of its Own Making, The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 23.

Jaqueline Piatigorsky: Patron, Player, Pioneer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 13.

Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 16.

Imagining the Founding of St. Louis, History of Jazz Gallery – Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through August 23.

St. Louis Camera Club Centennial Exhibition, Nancy Spirtas Kranzberg Gallery – Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through August 16.

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For Sale: Pecan Octagonal Coffee Table w/beveled edged tempered glass top. Bottom has simulated cane look.

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$1,000 Reward for the return of old dark wood dresser with curved mirror, chip on bottom drawer accidentally sold at my mother’s estate sale October 17-19, 839 Harvard.

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All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” Familial status includes children living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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