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Tour de Coal

Bike ride returns to Macoupin County

8 Live at The Fox

Straight No Chaser to appear.

11 "Vacation"

The Griswolds are back.

13 History in Texas

Pacific War Museum worth a visit.

14 You Gotta Eat

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que.

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2015-15 performance schedule announced.

20 A new location St. Louis Artists' Guild moves.

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What’s Happening Friday August 14_________ • The Road to Pointfest: Session 1 Round 2 w/Oatm, My Legacy My Ghost, Torontario, Pop’s, Sauget, 6:30 p.m.

• OPEN>Sunday w/Knight Jam, Schaffrin, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Jungle Boogie – Mood Swings, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• The Magic House’s Grooving in the Garden Concert Series: Gary Sluhan, Magic House at Children’s Museum, St. Louis, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Matt Jordan, Trevor Brooks, Tyler Filmore, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

• Patrick Junior (Bar Stage), Cicero’s, University City, 8:30 p.m.

• Oklahoma!, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

• Stages presents Anything Goes, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through August 16.

• Stray Dog Theatre presents Spellbound! A Musical Fable, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through August 23.

• Move Live On Tour feat. Derek Hough & Julianne Hough, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• St. Louis Actor ’s Studio presents 2015 LaBute New Theater Festival, Gaslight Theater, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Inspired by Nature: A

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

• Nanjing Style: Photographs from our Sister City, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30.

• Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20.

Saturday Aug. 15___________ • The 45 w/Made in Waves, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Saint Asonia feat. Adam Gontier, Mike Mushok, Pop’s, Sauget, 7:00 p.m.

• Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

• S h a m ro c k F C : X t re m e 4 , Lumiere, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

• Tidal Volume w/Tradewinds, Electric South Side, The Neighborhood Watch, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Oklahoma!, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

• Bianca Del Rio Rolodex of Hate Comedy Special, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Stages presents Anything Goes, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Runs through August 16.

• Stray Dog Theatre presents Spellbound! A Musical Fable, Tower

Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through August 23.

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

• Nanjing Style: Photographs from our Sister City, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30.

• Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20.

• State of Deception: The Power o f N a z i P ro p a g a n d a E x h i b i t , Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

Sunday Aug. 16___________ • Survay Says, Firestarter w/ Duck Brown, Snooty and the Rat Finks, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Slipknot: Summer ’s Last Stand Tour, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

• Hillary Fitz w/Jackson Howard, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

• Oklahoma!, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

• Stages presents Anything Goes, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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For The Edge Join the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce on its tenth annual Tour de Coal bicycle ride on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at the Benld City Hall-Civic Center, 201 E. Central Ave. in downtown Benld, Ill. The story of the 10th Annual Tour de Coal has several parts this year: The Committee is honoring Joe Magnani, a local resident from the early 1900’s and cyclist in Europe; a portion of each Tour de Coal Ride fee is going to benefit the organization H.E.I.D.I.; and the Tour de Coal is again a ride, not a race,with a choice of 3 lengths which will be in conjunction with the CCCC Fall Festival.

The Tour de Coal is for riders of all ages and abilities who have an interest in cycling in the Macoupin County, Ill., area and will allow cyclists to ride in memory of Joe Magnani, who grew up in Mt. Clare right here in Coal Country. Magnani became one of the premier cyclists on the European scene in the 1930 and ‘40s.

The ride will be held in conjunction with the 17th Annual Fall Festival held at the Benld City Park, where the bike ride ends.

Jim Marcacci, a member of the Tour de Coal Committee which is sponsored by the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce, is trying to bring Joe Magnani his due in his home town area during this year of the 10th anniversary of the Tour de Coal Bike Ride.

In the 1930s and ‘40s, Magnani’s heroics were largely ignored in the U.S. because there were few followers of the sport here. Magnani raced professionally for several French and Italian teams from 1935 to 1948.

In early 1943, Magnani was captured by the German Gestapo and sent to a concentrations camp in northern France where he nearly starved to death. Magnani was released after the liberation of Paris in 1944 and returned to cycling. In 1948 he came back to Chicago, was in a crash which forced him into retirement, and began a longtime affiliation with Schwinn Bicycle Co. Marcacci reports that Magnani assembled the coveted Paramount track and road racing bicycles and did part time coaching.

Even though Magnani was a fixture of Europe’s road races, he never had the opportunity to be in the Tour de France because at that time the teams were organized into national teams and were not sponsored as they are today. At one time, Magnani was close to competing on an international composite team, but another rider bought his place onto the team.

Magnani was born in LaSalle, IL, but moved to Mount Clare as a child. His father worked in the coal mines, but as work dried up and the Depression loomed, Magnani, then a teenager, and a sister were sent to live with relatives near the French-Italian border, not an uncommon practice with bigger families, said Marcacci.

Magnani visited the Coal Country area into the 1970’s. He died in 1975 at age 63 of Parkinson’s disease. Magnani still has relatives in Mt. Clare and Staunton.

Marcacci and the other members of the Tour de Coal Committee believe that this 10th year of the Tour de Coal is a good time to revive the memories of the Joseph Magnani, who won races all over Europe decades before other known breakout American cyclists, such as Davis Phinney and Greg LeMond.

This year a portion of each person’s registration fee will go to H.E.I.D.I., Helping Every Individual Develop Independence.

H.E.I.D.I.’s Facebook page is found at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/ HEIDI/202802349763460?fref=ts and their web site is: http://www.heidihelps.com/ .

A description of H.E.I.D.I. that is found on Facebook is as follows: “ This fund has been established in memory of my daughter Heidi

Brand. She passed away May 26th, 2011.

She was a special needs child and was an advocate for the rights of the disabled..This fund will benefit the special needs children of the Gillespie Community School District.”

Other proceeds from Tour de Coal are used by the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce which encompasses the communities of Benld, Dorchester, Eagarville, East Gillespie, Gillespie, Mount Clare, Sawyerville and Wilsonville. The Chamber sponsors events such as a free Summer Concert Series, the Fall Festival, and Snack with Santa.

In the Tour de Coal Bike Ride, cyclists choose from a 13.6-mile family ride, a midlength 35-mile ride or a metric century (64.8 miles). The terrain is flat to rolling with some hills. There are 6 rest stops throughout the 64-mile route.

Registration is from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Benld City Hall-Civic Center on the day of the event. You can save money by registering in advance either by mail or through Active.com. Advance registration is $15 per person and $40 for a family of three

or more people living in the same household.

On the day of the ride, the cost is $20 per person and $50 for family of three or more people living in the same household. Now is the best time to preregister. Riders need to have their preregistrations in by Sept.

18 in order to be assured of receing a 10th Anniversary Tour de Coal t-shirt.

You can register online through the ride’s Web site, www.coalcountrychamber.com .

You also can download a paper registration form at the website or pick one up at St. Louis-, Metro-East- and Springfield, Ill.-area bicycle shops.

The Tour de Coal did their first mass start in 2014. There will be a mass start beginning at 7:00 AM for those riding the metric century. If you want to find someone with similar riding skills, this is a good way to find them. It will start at the registration area on Central Avenue (Rt. 138). All other riders will start their ride heading north on Second Street as in the past. The mass start is NOT mandatory for Metric century riders. If you plan to ride the metric century

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and do not want to start at 7:00 AM that is alright too. Again, it is not mandatory.

All riders other than the mass start riders can begin their ride any time prior to the closing of registration.

Out-of-town visitors to the Tour de Coal can camp Friday night (Sept. 25) at Benld City Park, which is just 1 block north of the Benld Civic Center. For information about camping, contact Mickey Robinson at (217) 710-5218 or mrer@madisontelco.com.

Bananas, bottled water and oatmeal cookies will be available at the registration desk the day of the ride.

Late registration will be honored with T-shirts while supplies last. At registration, riders are also given a redeemable ticket for a choice of sandwich and soft drink at the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce food booth at the Fall Festival in the Benld City Park.

For more information about the Tour de Coal, contact Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mickey Robinson at (217) 710-5218 or mrer@ madisontelco.com.

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People People planner Jammin' at the Zoo planned in August

The Saint Louis Zoo’s Young Zoo Friends invite you to rock ‘n’ roar on a tasting prowl at their summer 21-and-up event, Jammin’ at the Zoo presented by Macy’s. On August 26, from 6 to 10 p.m., enjoy great live music while sampling your way through 85 different wines from more than 10 wineries and a selection of brews from St. Louis microbreweries.

Admission includes a wine and beer tasting, available between 6 and 8 p.m., while supplies last. Wine by the glass and bottle, beer, soda and frozen specialty drinks will also be available for purchase. No outside alcoholic beverages will be permitted at the event.

Also from 6 to 8 p.m., dip your hands in the warm saltwater pool at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by Mercy Kids to get up-close-and-personal with cownose rays, southern stingrays, bonnethead sharks, and brown-banded and white-spotted bamboo sharks.

On August 26, Sarah Jane & The Blue Notes, 3 Pedros and Video DJ Todd Thomas will perform. Look for other pop-up performances throughout the evening!

Buy your Jammin’ tickets at the door, online at www.stlzoo.org/ jammin, or by calling 314/646-4771.

Admission is $10 for Zoo members and $20 for non-members. For an additional $25, enjoy a heavy appetizer dinner buffet, two drink tickets and access to a private cash bar and covered event area. Become a member of the Young Zoo Friends that evening and receive free admission for two and access to the private Young Zoo Friends Lounge.

Special private party areas are available in advance for groups of 25 or more.

General public should park on the south parking lot on Wells Drive near Highway 40/64 and enter through the south entrance. Zoo members should park on the Zoo’s north parking lot and enter through The Living World building. Parking is free on both lots.

The Young Zoo Friends are a group of professionals in their 20s and 30s who support the future success of the Zoo through volunteer, fundraising, educational and social opportunities.

Jammin’ at the Zoo co-chairs are Brandon Hentze and Katie Rensing.

Visit www.stlzoo.org/jammin or call 314/646-4771 for more information or to purchase your tickets in advance.

Proceeds from the party benefit the Zoo and its efforts to save endangered species at home and around the world. Jammin’ at the Zoo is sponsored by Macy’s, Mid America Chevy Dealers, Fox2 & KPLR 11 and Y98.

Walk to the Wharf programs planned for summer

Residents, downtown workers, families and tourists are encouraged to join Great Rivers Greenway and “Walk to the Wharf” every Thursday this summer, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for a chance to listen to live music, participate in a variety of activities and eat lunch on the mighty Mississippi. Stroll past the Old Cathedral, through the Arch Grounds and to the newly reopened Leonor K. Sullivan

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Boulevard for fresh air, tunes and food from a variety of local food trucks. The event will feature different live music and food trucks every week. For more information about the event and the food and entertainment lineup each week, visit www.greatriversgreenway.org.

DuQuoin State Fair to host Ford, Adkins

State Fair Manager, Patrick Buchen announced recently the first of many entertainment acts for the upcoming 2015 DuQuoin State Fair.

O n S a t u rd a y, A u g u s t 2 9 t h Colt Ford brings a unique blend of country and hip-hop to the Grandstand stage.

A one-time pro golfer turned singer-songwriter, Colt Ford has found a growing fan base thanks to songs like “Drivin’ Around Song,” “Crank It Up,” and musical collaborations with country music superstars like Keith Urban, and Justin Moore. Ford also helped pen hits for Jason Aldean (“Dirt Road Anthem”) and Brantley Gilbert (“Country Must be Country Wide”).

On Sunday, August 30th Trace Adkins will perform for fairgoers on the Grandstand stage. Best known for his songs “Ladies Love Country Boys,” and “You’re Gonna Miss This,” Trace Adkins has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold over 10 million albums.

Adkins is a proud spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Program and American Red Crossor whom he raised over $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.

Ticket prices for Saturday’s show

will range from $15-$20, and tickets for Sunday’s show will range from $20-$25. “The DuQuoin State Fair staff is committed to bringing in quality acts to the Grandstand stage,” said Buchen. “Colt Ford and Trace Adkins are big names in country music, and tickets to their shows at other regional venues would likely be double the price of a show here in DuQuoin. We are very excited to offer this quality of performance and this amazing savings to fairgoers.”

Tickets for these shows will go on sale later this summer. Look for more DuQuoin State Fair announcements in the weeks and months ahead. The DuQuoin State Fair runs August 28-September 7th.

Illinois State Fair music lineup announced

Rock/Pop group The Fray will make a stop in Springfield this August to perform their chart-topping hits at the 2015 Illinois State Fair.

The Denver-based foursome struck a chord with audiences, selling over four million albums and 20 million singles worldwide. Their hit songs include, "You Found Me," "How to Save a Life," and "Over My Head (Cable Car)."

Opening for The Fray on Thursday, August 20thwill be Andy Grammer.

With hits like "Keep Your Head Up," and "Fine By Me," Grammer is the first male pop star since John Mayer to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles. The two songs sold more than 1.5 million downloads combined.

Also performing at the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be the rock groups Meatloaf, Styx, and Tesla. Meatloaf, best known for his songs, "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," and "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)," will headline the concert on Wednesday, August 19th.

"The 2015 grandstand line-up is starting to take shape, and has a ton of variety to offer fairgoers," said Ag Director Philip Nelson. "When you look at this line-up you'll notice there's something for everyone both young and old, and we're not done yet! We've got more grandstand announcements in the works. I think the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be one fairgoers will remember for years to come."

The State Fair Office is selling tickets for these shows weekdays between the hours of 9am and 3pm.

Prices for the Wednesday, August 19th show featuring Meatloaf, Styx, and Tesla will range from $50 for VIP tickets to $28 for Tier 3 seats.

Prices for the Thursday, August 20th show featuring The Fray with Andy Grammer will range from $37 for VIP tickets to $15 for Tier 3 seats.

Also new this year is the Country Concert Blowout package featuring Justin Moore, Rascal Flatts and Hank Williams Jr. That package can be purchased by phone at (217) 7821979 or in person at the State Fair Office. The package includes one track ticket and a gate admission for

each show for just $99.

The following individual tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster: August 14: Sammy Hagar and The Circle / Collective Soul VIP $48 / Track $36 / Tier 1 - $36 / Tier 2 - $31 / Tier 3 - $26 August 16: Justin Moore / Josh Thompson / Jon Pardi VIP - $46 / Track $31 / Tier 1 - $31 / Tier 2 - $26 / Tier 3 - $21 August 18: Rascal Flatts / Scotty McCreery / Raelynn VIP - $65 / Track $50 / Tier 1 - $50 / Tier 2 - $45 / Tier 3 - $40 August 19: Meatloaf / Styx / Tesla VIP - $50 / Track $38 / Tier 1 $38 / Tier 2 - $33 / Tier 3 - $28 August 20: The Fray / Andy Grammer VIP - $37 / Track $25 / Tier 1 - $25 / Tier 3 - $20 / Tier 3 $15 August 21: Hank Williams, Jr / .38 Special VIP - $47 / Track $35 / Tier 1 - $35 / Tier 2 - $30 / Tier 3 $25 August 22: Austin Mahone/ Kalin & Myles / Laura Marano VIP - $48 / Track $36 / Tier 1 - $36 / Tier 2 - $31 / Tier 3 - $26 August 23: Brantley Gilbert / Colt Ford / Michael Ray VIP - $54 / Track $39 / Tier 1 - $39 / Tier 2 - $34 / Tier 3 - $29 The 2015 Illinois State Fair runs August 13th - 23rd in Springfield.

More announcements regarding the grandstand performances and the state fair lineup will be made in the coming weeks.

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People People planner Edison’s to host Classic Car Cruise series

Edison’s Entertainment Complex has teamed up with the Piston Pushers Car Club for a series of classic car cruises this summer. The first cruise is Saturday, May 23, and cruises will be held in Edison’s parking lot from 6-9pm on the fourth Saturday of every month from May to October.

All cruises are free and open to the public, and a live DJ will be spinning tunes all night.

Classic car owners are invited to show up, show off their vehicles, and join the cruise each month.

Edison’s full-service bar and restaurant will be open, and light refreshments will be available for purchase in the parking lot.

Members of the public are encouraged to check out the cars and then enjoy Edison’s bowling, laser tag, and arcade attractions.

“We’re always looking for new ways to build excitement through special events that appeal to all ages,” said Edison’s CEO and managing partner Matt McSparin.

“There are truly some impressive classic vehicles that will be here and we hope the community enjoys the opportunity to be a part of these events,” continued McSparin.

Here is the full schedule of classic car cruises at Edison’s: • August 22 • September 26 • October 24 Edison’s Entertainment Complex is located at 2477 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville.

To learn more about the event, visit www.edisonsfun.com, e-mail info@edisonsfun.com, or call (618) 307-9020.

Flea market returns to Grafton

Mark your calendars now for the official start of the shopping season at The Riverside Flea Market in Grafton, IL. On Saturday, March 28, the popular flea market will open for its 2015 season, boasting more than 75 vendors with a wide selection of antiques, crafts and the usual flea market fare.

The flea market will be held in its long time location at the Historic Boatworks, nestled alongside The Loading Dock, located at 400 Front St. in Grafton. The market will be open Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The flea market will be open monthly on the fourth weekend of the month through October.

The Grafton Riverside Flea Market is the largest flea market in the Alton region. The 2015 flea market schedule includes the following dates: April 25 & 26, May 23 & 24, June 27 & 28, July 25 & 26, August 22 & 23, September 26 & 27 and October 24 & 25.

After shopping for your wares, head over to The Loading Dock restaurant to enjoy a meal, drinks and a great view of the Mississippi River. For more information or to be a vendor, please contact Trudi Allen at (618) 786-8210 or go to www.

GraftonLoadingDock.com/market.

MoBOT brings back Lantern Festival

The Missouri Botanical Garden will play host to an international

exhibition of 22 lighted works of art from Zigong, China when it debuts “Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined” in 2015.

Following critical acclaim and rave reviews from visitors during the 2012 Festival, the Garden has commissioned new sets crafted from silk and steel to once again offer visitors from around the world the opportunity to see an event rarely staged outside of Asia.

Lantern Festival will again be an outdoor, evening display running May 23 to August 23, 2015.

“We were overwhelmed with the reaction our 2012 Lantern Festival received and for the last two years have heard from so many people asking if another festival would ever be held,” said Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson, president of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

“At the same time, we have continued our botanical research in China, and feel it is fitting to highlight the growing number of botanical gardens in that country as we celebrate the continued contributions the Missouri Botanical Garden makes in science on a global scale.”

Lantern festivals are a central part of Chinese culture, dating back thousands of years. Today, lante rn fe s tiv als traditio nally mark the Chinese New Year, when complex and ornate lanterns fill cities.

The 22 sets that will be seen during Lantern Festival 2015 will be constructed using traditional materials including silk, wire and porcelain. Each set will include interpretation detailing the design’s tradition, symbolism and meaning.

Among the planned sets is “Soaring Dragon Horse,” located in the Garden’s Central Axis, depicting a well-known symbol in Chinese culture, the dragon horse.

The dragon horse is considered a spirit of Heaven and Earth and thought to bring good fortune.

“Porcelain Stupas Pagoda” will be constructed with more than 300,000 porcelain pieces including plates, bowls, spoons, teacups, ladles and wine cups. It serves as a replica of the Stupas Pagoda b uilt in t he Q ing Dy nas t y in the Manfeilong Village of the Yu n n a n P ro v i n c e . I n k e e p i n g

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with the Garden’s commitment to sustainability, “Giant Dandelion & Panda” will be constructed u s i n g re c y c l e d w a t e r b o t t l e s .

Vi s i t o r s w i l l b e a b l e t o t a k e pictures with the larger-than-life flowers creating a cherished photo opportunity.

In addition to using recycled materials in several sets, the Garden plans to conduct a sale following the conclusion of the festival for St. Louisans to take home their own unique piece of Garden history. Ameren Missouri Pure Power will donate Missouri wind energy credits to offset the electricity required to power the exhibit.

Lantern Festival tickets are on sale now. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to ensure they have the opportunity to see the exhibit on their preferred night.

There is no additional charge to view the Lanterns during daytime hours, but special evening pricing begins at 6 p.m. on the nights the exhibit is open. Lanterns will not be lit during Whitaker Music Festival evenings.

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Music Music calendar Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

Shamrock FC: Xtreme 4, Lumiere, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Tidal Volume w/Tradewinds, Electric South Side, The Neighborhood Watch, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Mike Floss, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Chris Brown One Hell of a Nite Tour, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

Feast in the Park, Faust Park, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Gillian Welch, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

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The Wandering Trails (Bar Stage), Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

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Survay Says, Firestarter w/Duck Brown, Snooty and the Rat Finks, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Slipknot: Summer ’s Last Stand Tour, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis, 6:15 p.m.

Hillary Fitz w/Jackson Howard, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

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The Magic House’s Grooving in the Garden Concert Series: Gary Sluhan, Magic House at Children’s Museum, St. Louis, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Matt Jordan, Trevor Brooks, Tyler Filmore, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

Patrick Junior (Bar Stage), Cicero’s, University City, 8:30 p.m.

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Tickets are $125, $100, $90, $80, $70, $60, $50 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Celebrating his 59th year in the music industry, Johnny Mathis is Columbia Records longest-running artist. A sublime vocalist whose approach to pop music eclipses passing fads and trends, Mathis has performed songs in an incredible variety of styles and categories -from music composed for stage and film to golden era jazz standards, contemporary pop hits, and holiday music, all of which has assured his reputation as one of the most enduring vocalists in music history.

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The Fox to host The Festival of Praise Tour

Tickets are $98, $68, $58, $48 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

This spectacular, creativelythemed presentation also includes as ultra-talented, all-star VIP supporting vocal chorus featuring Isaac Carree, Jessica Reedy and Zacardi Cortez. Marcus Wiley of the "Yolanda Adams Morning Show" will be this year's festival host.

Festival of Praise Tour 2015 will be held at Fabulous Fox Theatre. The family style tour, a phrase coined by Hammond and McClurkin, is a platform to uplift, motivate, encourage, inspire and entertain.

The tour will feature some of Gospel's biggest and brightest on the same stage with ensemble performances and music by each artist highlighting the classic hits and most memorable anthems.

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Sheldon to welcome Iris DeMent

The Sheldon is pleased to announce the return of Iris DeMent, Sunday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Singer/songwriter Iris DeMent returns to The Sheldon, performing music from her new release, The Trackless Woods, an album that sets Russian poet Anna Akhmatova’s words to music.

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Several of DeMent’s songs have become cultural touchstones including “Let The Mystery Be,” sung as a duet by David Byrne and Natalie Merchant on MTV Unplugged, and “Our Town,” which was played over the farewell scene in the series finale of Northern Exposure.

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The Sheldon to host The Lone Bellow

The Sheldon and KDHX are pleased to welcome The Lone Bellow with special guest Anderson East, Wednesday, October 21 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the

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Straight No Chaser to appear at The Fox Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced the release of their much-anticipated new album as well as details of a major North American tour. "The New Old Fashioned" – the world famous a cappella group’s fifth full-length release – arrives this October.

Straight No Chaser will c e l e b r a t e t h e a l b u m ’ s re l e a s e with what will be their biggest headline tour to date. “The New O l d F a s h i o n e d To u r ” s e t s o ff on October 16th in Las Vegas at the MGM Casino’s David Copperfield Theatre and then continues into 2016, concluding with 2 dates in Hawaii (Honolulu and Maui) to ring in the New Year (see attached itinerary).

The tour will stop at The Fox Theatre for a 7:30 p.m. show on Nov. 27.

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“The New Old Fashioned To u r ” f o l l o w s S t r a i g h t N o Chaser ’s recently concluded “ T h e H a p p y H o u r To u r, ” a n epic 2014/2015 world trek which saw the group perform over 67 shows in the US alone, as well as dates in more than 15 countries, including Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Austria, Holland, Belgium, France, S w i t z e r l a n d , I re l a n d , a n d t h e United Kingdom for more than 200,000 paying fans.

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"Southpaw"

If you've ever wondered what might have happened to Job if had a strong left hook, "Southpaw" may be the film for you.

The rapid descent of light heavyweight champ Billy Hope (Jake Gyllenhaal) in Antoine Fuqua's boxing drama is of biblical proportions. Not weeks after Hope — rich, happy, successful — has defended his belt and unblemished record, a fatal altercation strips him of his family, his mansion and his career.

This being a boxing film, redemption is as much a certainty as a training montage. But Fuqua, an avid boxer himself, has pushed the pugilist parable even further. "Southpaw" is downright Old Testament.

As a tale of transformation, "Southpaw" functions two ways.

There's the story of Billy Hope striving to build his life back.

And then there's the tale of the actor who plays him. The latter packs the bigger punch.

Our first real view of Gyllenhaal is of him streaming toward the camera, emerging from a hazy blur a snarling, bloody spit of rage, rampaging across the ring.

The shot, in a way, is fitting. Gyllenhaal, as one of the most exciting leading men in Hollywood, is coming into focus, even as he's eluding the frame. His maturation as an intense, all-in shape-shifter has become especially clear of late in films like "Nightcrawler" and "Prisoners." ''Southpaw" is him romping in his new weight class.

Much has already been made of Gyllenhaal's bulking up for "Southpaw," and it's indeed impressive. But beyond the startling sight of the actor we once knew a s D o n n i e D a r k o c o v e re d i n m u s c l e s a n d t a t t o o s , Gyllenhaal's performance is most dynamic in his tender, mumbled moments with his wife, Maureen (Rachel McAdams) or daughter Leila (Oona Laurence). Outside of the ring, his Billy Hope sounds like a guy who's been knocked around.

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

RUNNING TIME: 119 minutes.

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

"Vacation"

The great American family road trip seems, in the 32 years since we first met the Griswolds, as antiquated a concept as ever. Middle class families fly now — device enabled, efficiency obsessed and always aware of the outside world.

Families flew in 1983, too, of course. "National Lampoon's Vacation" actually begins with a bit of a debate about air versus ground, but road trips back then, even cross-country ones, weren't so out of the question for a family of four, especially when they had two weeks to do it.

There's beauty and humor, probably, in the ways families travel now, but "Vacation," a spiritual and literal continuation of what John Hughes and Harold Ramis imagined three decades ago, isn't interested in the now of it all.

Rather, "Vacation" is an over-the-top, often hilarious homage to the original from the earnest and talented writing-directing team of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. It's also completely divorced from the reality that made the first so perfect.

In 2015, Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) is grown and living in the Chicago suburbs with his wife Debbie (Christina Applegate) and sons, James (Skyler Gisondo) and Kevin (Steele Stebbins). They're middle class in the way that all families are middle class in the movies these days — you wouldn't know it from the house, the clothes, or their choices.

Their life looks as genuine as a stock photo.

They vacation annually at the same cabin, but Rusty realizes the routine has become a rut. To shake things up he decides to recreate his own childhood trek to Wally World, leading to the introduction of the movie's best long-running joke: The Tartan Prancer.

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on the outside, suicide doors, two gas tanks and an identical front and back that deserves its own billing.

At first it seems like a miss. It's too ostentatious with its oddities and elaborate key device featuring cryptic symbols on each button (a rocket ship, a top hat, a muffin, and a swastika, to name a few). But then we see the bizarre vehicle in action, and watching each function come alive is a treat. The moments are crafted with invigorating imagination, care, and perfect goofiness.

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

RUNNING TIME: 99 minutes.

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

"Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation"

There's some interesting talk in the cleverly satisfying script of "Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation" about the element of luck. As in: How much is luck a factor in the success of Ethan Hunt and his IMF cohorts? After all, in the last movie they merely saved us from a nuclear holocaust. Was it talent, work, or dumb luck?

Whatever you decide about that, let's be clear about this: When it comes to Tom Cruise and his durability as an action hero, luck has little to do with it. The guy's an action star extraordinaire, and it's not luck or chance but work and smarts and yes, some swashbuckling derring-do that get him there.

Whatever you may think of Cruise and his complex off-screen persona, let's give him this: At age 53, he and his Ethan Hunt are, if anything, getting more fun to watch. And they make "Rogue Nation" not merely a serviceable summer flick, but an entertainment well worth your inflated ticket price.

Let's give kudos to a few other folks, too, starting with director-writer Christopher McQuarrie, who, like each director in the franchise, puts his own stamp on the proceedings.

McQuarrie ("The Usual Suspects") does this with both a wry script that often makes fun of what's happening, and some seriously entertaining action pieces, including a complicated assassination sequence set in Vienna's glittering opera house during a lavish production of Puccini's "Turandot." (Parents: here's a chance to get some opera into your kids' summer — sort of like hiding the broccoli in the brownie mix.)

Also invaluable is returning "MI" vet Simon Pegg as Benji, the wise-cracking (and safe-cracking) computer whiz who provides a crucial dose not only of humor but also of humanity here. Welcome newcomers include Alec Baldwin, as a pompous CIA boss with deliciously dry delivery, and Rebecca Ferguson, making the most and then some of the obligatory female role. Ferguson is — get this — Swedish-born, named Ilsa here, and, yes, shows up in Casablanca, too.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sequences of intense action and violence."

RUNNING TIME: 131 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Diary of a Teenage Girl"

In "Diary of a Teenage Girl," a bell-bottomed California 15-year-old girl comes of age in 1970s San Francisco. She documents the transition she's been craving, narrating into a tape recorder her eager plunge into sex and adulthood, and illustrating it in crude cartoons that take after R. Crumb.

The awakening of Minnie Goetze (23-year-old Bel Powley) is awkward and brash, enthusiastic and angst-ridden, lewd and tender. And it's gloriously honest.

As a film made by women and starring a female protagonist, "Diary of a Teenage Girl" is a bracingly fresh entry in a coming-

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of-age tradition that has, in the movies, almost always been seen through male eyes. It's an unusually accomplished first film from Marielle Heller, who also wrote the screenplay, an adaptation of Phoebe Gloeckner's 2002 graphic novel.

The different perspective is clear from the first shot, in which Heller, in close-up, trails from behind and below the hippy strut of Minnie. She narrates: "I had sex today. Holy s--." Minnie smiles to herself, but her glow momentarily fades when a buxom blonde jogs past her.

Such fleeting, contrary emotions of exuberance and selfdoubt pinball throughout "Diary of a Teenage Girl," a movie with a firm grip on how it feels to be a precocious 15-year-old in burning pursuit of self-discovery.

She finds much of it within her family's wall-papered, second-floor San Francisco apartment, where she lives with her mom, Charlotte (Kristen Wiig), and little sister, Gretal (Abby Wait). The air is filled with cigarette smoke, California sunlight and the moral muddiness of post-60s, Patty Hearst-era 1976.

After a string of men, her mom is "looser now," Minnie says.

She vacuums during coke-fueled cleaning binges.

Minnie, big-eyed with dark bangs, is told she "exudes sexuality." Her first sexual experience, and one that continues throughout the film, is with her mother's 35-year-old easygoing, beer-drinking boyfriend, Monroe (a striking, naturally charismatic Alexander Skarsgard). What begins with childlike playfulness begets a full-blown affair.

The age difference, of course, makes the relationship inappropriate, but "Diary" largely withholds that judgment.

Minnie is the one who's choosing her partners and driving her story. After their first time in bed, she asks Monroe to take a polaroid of her, so she can see how she's changed. She deduces she looks different: "probably my aura."

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong sexual content including dialogue, graphic nudity, drug use, language and drinking involving teens."

RUNNING TIME: 102 minutes.

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

"The Gift"

Nobody likes a bully. Especially a past victim with a long memory.

Figuring out who's the bully and who's the victim is part of the mystery in "The Gift," a satisfying directorial debut from writer, producer and star Joel Edgerton. While it doesn't break any new ground, the first feature from new studio STX Entertainment succeeds as the kind of unsettling psychological thriller that could inspire one to double-check the locks on the front door.

Simon (Jason Bateman) and wife Robyn (Rebecca Hall) just relocated from Chicago to a picture-perfect house in his hometown of Los Angeles, where he has a great new job and an impending promotion. Simon insists his wife not start working right away so they can focus on starting a family.

While out shopping, the couple bumps into Simon's old high school classmate, Gordo (Edgerton). Shy and awkward, he re-introduces himself to Simon, who didn't recognize him.

They exchange pleasantries and innocuously part ways.

Suddenly, a bottle of wine appears on the couple's doorstep, a gift from Gordo, though they hadn't given him their address.

Then he pops by unannounced, ostensibly to be helpful. More spontaneous gifts follow — he fills their pond with koi — along with a dinner invitation.

To Robyn, Gordo seems lonely. To Simon, he seems delusional. He remembers they called him Weirdo back in high school.

When Simon insists they cut ties, Gordo responds with an ominous reference to their shared history, which inspires Robyn to examine what happened between them as teenagers.

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

RUNNING TIME: 108 minutes.

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

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This photo provided by Warner Bros. Pictures shows,Skyler Gisondo, from left, Steele Stebbins, Christina Applegate and Ed Helms in a scene from "Vacation."

"Vacation" still a laughing matter

By LINIDSEY BAHR Associated Press The great American family road trip seems, in the 32 years since we first met the Griswolds, as antiquated a concept as ever. Middle class families fly now — device enabled, efficiency obsessed and always aware of the outside world.

Families flew in 1983, too, of course. "National Lampoon's Vacation" actually begins with a bit of a debate about air versus ground, but road trips back then, even cross-country ones, weren't so out of the question for a family of four, especially when they had two weeks to do it.

There's beauty and humor, probably, in the ways families travel now, but "Vacation," a

spiritual and literal continuation of what John Hughes and Harold Ramis imagined three decades ago, isn't interested in the now of it all.

Rather, "Vacation" is an over-the-top, often hilarious homage to the original from the earnest and talented writing-directing team of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. It's also completely divorced from the reality that made the first so perfect.

In 2015, Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) is grown and living in the Chicago suburbs with his wife Debbie (Christina Applegate) and sons, James (Skyler Gisondo) and Kevin (Steele Stebbins). They're middle class in the way that all families are middle class in the movies these days — you wouldn't know it from the house, the clothes, or their choices. Their life looks as

genuine as a stock photo.

They vacation annually at the same cabin, but Rusty realizes the routine has become a rut.

To shake things up he decides to recreate his own childhood trek to Wally World, leading to the introduction of the movie's best longrunning joke: The Tartan Prancer.

It's a (fictional) boxy, Albanian rental car with cup-holders on the outside, suicide doors, two gas tanks and an identical front and back that deserves its own billing.

At first it seems like a miss. It's too ostentatious with its oddities and elaborate key device featuring cryptic symbols on each button (a rocket ship, a top hat, a muffin, and a swastika, to name a few). But then we see the bizarre vehicle in action, and watching each

function come alive is a treat. The moments are crafted with invigorating imagination, care, and perfect goofiness.

It's almost enough to upstage the actors — who are fun to watch, even if they're as broadly drawn as a sitcom family. The Griswolds of '83 seemed like people you might know. These are entertaining caricatures.

Still, there is pleasantness to the family dynamic, like when Rusty (a blank situational slate made passable by Helms' wide-eyed charm) attempts, quite sincerely, to get everyone to sing along to Seal's "Kiss from a Rose." It doesn't, however, extend to the revelation of Debbie's "do anything" sorority past, an odd and unsuccessful tangent meant to give Applegate something more physical to do.

Cruise still has the "it" factor

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge I was smartly impressed with the fifth “Mission: Impossible” movie, a rousing good time called “Rogue Nation”. It was breezy and brisk, despite a formidable running time that’s easily butt-numbing when you by less capable filmmaking hands to craft sub-par pictures. If this franchise is now the “James Bond” of America – and I think it is – then that makes Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt Bond himself, a thought that fills me with confidence and excitement… and leaves me a little sad for all those couch-jumping, over-compensation jokes I’ve made at his expense over the years. Paramount’s rumored to already be on board for a sixth picture and so am I. A long time ago, when television was almost as small as the sets on

which it was watched, a series called “Mission: Impossible” launched viewers into the world of the IMF, one that was better suited to the high budget productions values of major motion pictures. And then the 1996 threw Tom Cruise and Jon Voigt at us in a plot that was so convoluted that I still can’t claim to have understood or enjoyed it. The sequel didn’t fare much better, other than to give Thandie Newton fans a thrill. “Part III” featured a cool rock-climbing intro, but the only other thing I remember was that Keri Russell was in it. And here’s where the series diverges for me. Just like with “Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire”, things get interesting when the characters grow up and the story turns dark.

“Ghost Protocol”, the first IMAX feature to play in Edwardsville, is still a rollicking adventure; I caught it on TV last week.

“Rogue Nation”, though, holds its own against all of those other movies.

From watching Cruise hang from the side of a cargo plane – a star nefarious for performing his own stunts – to a great free dive into a water-cooled computer security system, the shows is cram-packed with the types of stunts that play well to the general public, but also that fit seamlessly into a story that is solid enough to incorporate these shocking set pieces into the framework. In addition to bring back a slew of supporting cast favorites (Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Jeremey Renner), “Rogue Nation” also introduces Alec Baldwin as the rival head of the CIA, an administrator that hates IMF more than anything and is uncandidly out for their reputation/funding/blood.

He’s all but convinced that Hunt is a scam artist who won’t stop until someone stops him. But Ethan’s

got bigger things on his mind, like The Syndicate, an organization run

by Solomon Lane (Sean Harris) that is using formerly disavowed agents from about the globe to create his own network of thuggery aimed at world domination. To help Lane and thwart Hunt (or is it the other way around) is Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), a former British agent that plays that catty line between good girl and bad girl so well that we don’t know from one scene to the next on whose side she actually is fighting.

And when you throw in Ferguson’s unimpeachably perfect combination of shiny brown hair and icy blue eyes, every audience member will understand the trust issues our villain and hero each face.

It’s really Cruise’s show. He’s the star we all come to cheer for and see what impossible shenanigans he’ll overcome for our enjoyment this time

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out. I am sorry for all the teasing, Tom. If you throw out your curious history with older, taller women and Scientology and that whole Katie Holmes thing, you’re left with one of the great screen star resumes of the last quarter century. I’ll still cheer when Kaffee gets Jessup to admit the Code Red at the end of “A Few Good Men”. I’ll continue to choke up when Goose goes down at the end of “Top Gun” because it leaves a lump in my throat that only Kenny Loggins’s music will reduce. And I’ll never not come out to see what you give us next. Even if it’s that rumored “Top Gun” sequel that sounds like a terrible idea, Maverick!

"Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" runs 149 minutes and is rated PG-13 for sequences of action and violence, and brief partial nudity. I give this film three and a half stars out of four.

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Above, the entrance to the Hotel Vandivort in Springfield, Mo. Below, one of the guest rooms.

Boutique hotel opens in Springfield, Mo. For The Edge There’s a new reason to visit Springfield, Missouri this summer.

The Queen City of Missouri is welcoming its first boutique lodging option with the opening of Hotel Vandivort.

Located in the heart of Springfield at 305 E. Walnut, the sophisticated and design-inspired Hotel Vandivort is a key part of the city’s ongoing downtown renaissance.

Through a complete restoration of the 1906 Masonic Temple, Hotel Vandivort and its signature restaurant, The Order, have been created as a cultural hub and gathering place for area residents as well as an upscale lodging option for visitors.

Room reservations are currently a v a i l a b l e o n l i n e a t w w w.

HotelVandivort.com or by calling 417-832-1515. Special events and meetings also can be booked at the new hotel for upcoming dates.

The property offers 50 stylish guest rooms, 12 suites and two premiere suites. For events, the hot el i n cl udes t wo h i g h -t e ch meeting rooms and the spacious Vandivort Ballroom with capacity for up to 200 guests. The ballroom, located on the building’s top floor, was a well-known Springfield special event site during the building’s past as the city’s Masonic Temple. Its new incarnation will

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blend historic elegance with the kind of modern technologies today’s guests need in a site for weddings, banquets and special events.

T h e p ro p e r t y ’ s d é c o r i s a contemporary take on a vintage, industrial space with comfortable gathering places in the on-site restaurant and the open-concept lobby, referred to as Downtown’s Living Room. The hotel capitalizes on Springfield’s vibrant downtown culture to offer an authentic local experience in a convenient central location.

The building is on track to receive a LEED Gold certification in recognition of its environmentally conscious restoration.

The destination restaurant in the lobby of Hotel Vandivort is called The Order as a nod to the building’s Masonic history. The full service restaurant features l o ca l l y s ou rce d p ro ducts and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and a brunch on the weekends. A creative menu of small plates and hand-crafted cocktails is available at the restaurant’s bar and in soft seating areas t h r o u g h o u t t h e l o b b y.

The hotel’s culinary team will design personalized menus for weddings, banquet events and private dining and will host a regular chef’s table experience.

The new hotel is owned by Springfield residents, brothers

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Billy and John McQueary, and John’s wife, Karen McQueary.

The trio developed the project because of their passion for the city of Springfield. “We knew we could bring new life back to this significant, historic building and add something to the Springfield

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landscape that has been missing – a contemporary and style-oriented gathering place for our community,” said Karen McQueary. “It’s been our dream to give something special back to Springfield and we think Hotel Vandivort is the realization of that hope.”

Vi s i t w w w. H o t e l Va n d i v o r t . com to learn more or to make a reservation. Or dial 417-832-1515 for assistance with reservations or special events. Weddings, banquets and meetings also can be booked at the new hotel for future dates.

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Above, the exterior of the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. Below, a damaged American tank is among the many exhibits.

History comes alive in Texas The National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg

By BILL TUCKER Of The Edge

W

hether you can name all eight battleships at Pearl Harbor or have trouble finding Pearl Harbor on a map, the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas, has something for you.

uncovered.

In addition to all of the major battles and campaigns, there are exhibits touching on "The Arsenal of Democracy," "America Needs You," "Propaganda and Censorship" and "The Price of Freedom."

You'll see a B-24 Liberator

bomber, a bridge from a cruiser, a door taken from the U.S.S. Arizona and a mock up of the Fat Man atomic bomb that was dropped on Nagasaki just before the end of the war.

Personal letters, photographs, mess kits, uniforms and more offset the weapons on display.

Hand-held audio devices provide additional information at the touch of a button, giving visitors a greater understanding of what the men in the Pacific experienced.

A museum store, with an extensive collection of books on the war, is on site and windows across the hall allow visitors to look inside

Located in the same town Admiral Chester Nimitz was born in, the museum offers a detailed history of the Pacific War. Set up with an indoor/outdoor arrangement, the museum is divided into the George Bush Gallery, the Admiral Nimitz Museum, the Pacific Combat Zone, Plaza of Presidents, Memorial Courtyard and Japanese Garden of Peace.

The George Bush Gallery is the primary draw at the museum, as it contains the war relics and interpretive displays.

A brief film sets the stage for your museum visit and the first exhibit hall chronicles those events leading up to Dec. 7, 1941 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the day the Japanese attacked American military bases in Hawaii.

The first relic you encounter is a midget submarine used in that attack.

It's not so midget up close.

From there, you will view virtually every piece of equipment used by American, Japanese and Australian soldiers during the war.

No aspect of the Pacific War goes

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the midget sub they encountered earlier.

Outside, a number of artillery pieces sit on display as does a submarine coning tower.

The Combat Zone, which features re-enactments, was closed during our visit, but should reopen for the summer of 2016.

A separate gallery inside the museum showcases temporary exhibits. During our visit, Bob Hope and his time spent entertaining American servicemen was featured.

The Admiral Nimitz Museum, meanwhile, is located offsite in downtown Fredericksburg.

A part of the National Museum of the Pacific War, the building, constructed in the late 1800's, once served as the Nimitz Steamboat Hotel and is where the future admiral grew up.

Fredericksburg itself is worthy of a visit.

The city's German heritage is obvious and the downtown area's shopping district resembles that of Old St. Charles in terms of what is offered.

The National Museum of the Pacific is open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for seniors over 65, $10 for those with a military ID (active or retired), $7 for students with an ID and free to children 5 and under.

For more information, visit www.pacificwarmuseum.org.

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Dining Delights

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Above, the Z-Man sandwich with beef brisket, smoked provolone cheese and two onion rings. Below, the outside of Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que located in Kansas

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge While my dad and I's recent expedition to Kansas City wasn't focused on food, it was my mission to discover the most delectable barbecue I could while I was there.

Through the urging of friends, my familiarity through “Man vs. Food” and ravings on the internet, my dream destination was found inside an unlikely place — a gas station.

Widely renowned as a barbecue mecca, Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que didn't disappoint. It has reigned supreme in the KC area for a long time. Located inside a gas station at 3002 West 47th Avenue in Kansas City, Kan., Joe's Kansas City Bar-BQue definitely lives up to its hype.

Formerly known as Oklahoma Joe's, the original hot spot came in Stillwater, Okla., but with current owners Jeff and Joy Stehney being residents of Kansas City and their partner who ran the Oklahoma joint getting out of the business, it became apparent that KC was the place to be. The first restaurant opened in 1995 in Stillwater, now closed, but later that same year the famous gas station locale was opened.

In November of 2014 the name change was officially made, shifting to Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que. Whatever the name, it didn't matter, this barbecue machine had too much power to be slowed down.

It doesn't look like much when you pull up, just an old gas station in a residential area. Parking is pretty atrocious, with cars just grabbing a spot wherever they can.

Once you get out of the car and the barbecue smell smacks you in the

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face, you realize you have found the promised land though.

Dad and I were lucky enough to arrive a little before 4:30 p.m. and we were lucky we did. There were still plenty of patrons, but by the time we got our food and sat down, the line was wrapped out the door and well into the parking lot. It was quite ridiculous.

As for the food, I went with one of the sandwiches that has made Joe's famous — the Z-Man. The Z-Man consists of beef brisket, smoked provolone cheese and two crispy

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onion rings on a toasted kaiser roll.

This could go on the Mount Rushmore of sandwiches; it's a classic.

The brisket was so tender it practically melted in my mouth and the smoked provolone cheese was a fantastic touch. Throw in the onion rings with their delectable crispiness and sensational taste and this beast fulfills the hungriest of bellies, including mine.

But not finished, I had to get a side of smoked chicken gumbo and since I was in Kansas City, I went

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with a Boulevard Pop-Up Session IPA (local beer) to wash it all down.

The gumbo was unbelievably good, too. Fat pieces of chicken and okra packed the thick roux along with a good amount of rice. It supplied the perfect amount of kick to put it over the top also.

It was a meal fit for kings, or slightly portly vacationing food connoisseurs.

Dad wasn't complaining either.

He went with the brisket and ribs combo and ordered a side of potato salad. He raved about the

tenderness of the brisket and ribs and said the potato salad made for a nice companion to his main course.

There are plenty of other great choices available. There are classic sandwich choices like pulled pork, smoked turkey, smoked ham and brisket. The “Smokie Joe” consists of smoked beef and pork on a bun after being simmered together in Joe's barbecue sauce.

The specialty sandwiches h a v e s o m e p o w e rh o u s e s l i k e the “Carolina Pork Sandwich,” with pulled pork on a toasted bun topped with spicy cole slaw and Bubba's sauce. The “Pulled Chicken Breast Sandwich” sounds scrumptious too, comprised of smoked chicken breast, barbecue mayo, lettuce and a tomato jam.

You can also order combo meals with all the delicious meats.

Sides include red beans and rice, barbecue beans, spicy cole slaw, creamy cole slaw, dirty rice and the potato salad.

Carry out and catering are available, too, so you can order in bulk. A second location can by found in Olathe, Kan. It opened in 2005.

TV food critic Anthony Bourdain said in 2009 that Joe's was one of the “Thirteen places to eat before you die.” It definitely jumps to the top of my “You Gotta Eat” all-star list of restaurants.

You can learn more about Joe's on their webiste, www.joeskc. com. If you make it to the KC area, make sure Joe's is on the to-do list while you're there, it's definitely a destination place when you gotta eat.

Dining Delights The Ege's own Bill Roseberry, famous for his You Gotta' Eat restaurant reviews, has put together his thoughts on a number of local eateries.

Enjoy.

J. Gumbo’s 3949 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis Central West End This is a chain restaurant, but it doesn’t feel that way. Check out the St. Louis location at 3949 Lindell Blvd. to get some really good Cajun and Creole food quick and cheap. Make sure to check out the crawfish etoufeé. The menu does a really good job of informing you of spiciness levels.

Joanie’s Pizzeria 2101 Menard St., St. Louis Soulard A stable in the Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis, this is a spot that offers great pizza and Italian dishes along with great drink specials and entertainment.

Visit prior to a Cardinals game or other various events in St. Louis, eat dinner, and ride the free shuttle to and from the event.

Los Tres Amigos 1011 Century Dr. Edwardsville T h e J o s e M o r a l e s Ta c o i s the highlight of this Mexican Restaurant. The deep fried goodness of the taco is topped off with Parmesan cheese to give it that special flavor. Check out the rest of the extensive menu for other great Mexican dishes, too.

Wang Gang Asian Eats 1035 Century Dr. Edwardsville This is a hip, fun spot if you’re into Asian cuisine. It’s an Asian fusion restaurant that puts unique spins on classic Asian dishes.

Check out the lettuce wraps, the fried calamari and the stir fry selections and don’t miss out on the restaurant’s own line of sodas which are also great. It offers some healthy choices, too.

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

The LuBar & Bistro 911 Fairfax St. Carlyle Pretty cool place to chill out and have a good dinner. The dining area is separated from the bar, as this establishment is split into two levels.

The LuBar nachos are arguably the best nachos I’ve ever had and the pulled pork sandwich is a winner.

Check out the full breakfast menu also and don’t forget to order some ice cream from the ice cream bar before you leave.

Fazzi’s Bar and Restaurant 1813 Vandalia St. Collinsville Opa! You’ll probably hear this a few times here as patrons order the signature appetizer dish, Saganaki, consisting of breaded goat cheese which is doused in oil and set on fire. This Greek and Italian restaurant is very affordable and has some great choices, including the

Mousaka. The gyro plate isn’t bad either.

Roma’s Pizza 121 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto This is a treasure in Bethalto.

Fantastic pizza, some of the best in the metropolitan area. Always packed so be prepared to wait, but it’s worth it. Make sure to check out the bosco sticks also.

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

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

1530 E. 4th St. Alton Check out the cheapest food around in a fun atmosphere.

Order a Fat Eddie Burger or a Big Elwood and make sure to scarf down some peel and eat shrimp, all for under $10. Also includes great live entertainment and plenty of drinks. I warn you, it does get a little packed. Sunday afternoons are great, a little less of a crowd and usually a pretty good band.

LaFonda Mexican Restaurant 2310 Troy Rd. Edwardsville Be prepared to get your food quick and delicious. There is a huge menu to pick from. The fajitas and chimichangas are great.

It also offers a good build-yourown portion of the menu and nothing will hurt your pocket book

too bad either.

on hand like stuff from 4 Hands Brewery in St. Louis.

Mazzio’s Italian Eatery 2683 Northern Way Highland Good pizza and has a nice salad bar and buffet. It’s a great place to take the family for nice dinner out.

If you don’t want pizza, it also offers pasta dishes and sandwiches. The mini meatball bake and the greek pasta are good choices.

S&S Sandwich Shop 2505 State St. Alton If you’re in the mood for a good, independently owned deli shop, then this is the spot. Delicious and fresh, they offer a creative line of sandwiches, along with soup selections.

The Pump House Bar & Grill 1523 E. Edwardsville Rd. Wood River This is a cool place to go get a bite to eat or check out live entertainment and grab some drinks. It gets a little creative for bar food and a little expensive, but it’s good. The beef brisket sandwich and the pulled pork are both good. They also have some good craft beers

Chava’s Mexican Restaurant 217 E. Vandalia St. Edwardsville A good place to go for a highquality Mexican meal. Check out the Jenas on the appetizer menu, j a l a p e n ó h a l v e s s t u ff e d w i t h Mexican charizo (sausage) and white queso cheese. The “build a burrito” portion of the meun is fun, too.

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

Cleveland-Heath 106 N. Main St. Edwardsville Great place for a dinner date, intimate seating and the eclectic menu is amazing. Expect a wait, it gets busy. Plenty of unique creations to choose from, but make sure to check out the awesome sweet potato fries. A must to try here is the beignets off of the dessert menu.

They practically melt in your mouth.

Prepare to pay, it’s a little pricey.

Ruiz Mexican Restaurant 901 N. Hwy 67 Florissant Good Mexican restaurant with a large menu. It’s great for a date spot with quiet secluded booths. Check out the fajitas or the create your own menu. It also offers a full bar.

Castelli’s Restaurant at 255 3400 Fosterburg Rd. Alton This place is a staple in Alton.

It’s a great place to take a date due to the intimate setting. Great food, make sure to check out the fried chicken and their awesome house salad. It also has plenty more to choose from.

Geno’s 140 Club 120 W. Bethalto Blvd.

Bethalto It is a great place to wind down at the bar and watch the game with a burger and fries or head to the back dining area for a nice, quiet dining experience. It offers an extensive menu, from burgers, to steaks, to Mexican, to Italian. Make sure to check out the Geno’s stromboli and the line of horseshoes available. The pork tenderloin sandwich is pretty good, too.

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The Arts Touhill announces 2015-16 schedule For The Edge T h e B l a n c h e M . To u h i l l Performing Arts Center on the University of Missouri-St. Louis Campus has announced its schedule for the 2015-16 season.

All single tickets sent on saleAugust 3, unless otherwise noted, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at 314-516-4949.

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: ESSENTIAL ARIANNA September 11; Fri @ 8PM; $27 The Arianna Quartet launches the 2015-16 Touhill Concert Series with three riveting works that capture the power, grace, elegance and nuance of the art of the string quartet. Mozart: Quartet in D minor, K.421; Kevin Puts: Credo for String Quartet; Beethoven: String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op.130 THE LURE OF MONGOLIAN MUSIC AND DANCE Presented

by UMSL International Studies and Programs September 26; Sat @ 8PM; $20 on sale July 1 Folksy and authentic, this troupe of singers and dancers aims to bring the character and spirit of the Mongolian people alive during each performance. The dances are vibrant and warm, a reflection of the Mongolian culture that, for example, portrays male dancers as heroic and wild with strength.

P A U L T AY L O R D A N C E COMPANY Presented by Dance St. Louis October 2 & 3; Fri & Sat @ 8PM; $30, $40, $50 on sale September 1 Led by world-renowned choreographer Paul Taylor, Paul Taylor Dance Company is a highly sought-after ensemble that delivers dynamic and thought-provoking pieces that have been pushing boundaries for over 60 years.

BEST OF BALANCHINE BY SLB: WESTERN SYMPHONY/ SERENADE Presented by Saint Louis Ballet October 10 & 11; Sat @ 8PM; Sun @2:30pm ; $32, $38, $47, $51 on sale August 10 Saint Louis Ballet’s season opens with Best of Balanchine: Serenade and Western Symphony --two ballets that demonstrate the genius of George Balanchine, one of the twentieth century’s most prolific choreographers and considered to be the “father” of American ballet.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: DARK SIDE OF THE MOON October 16; Fri@ 8PM; $36 Classic Albums Live recreates the musical brilliance of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. This is not a tribute or cover band; there are no gimmicks or fake English accents.

It is a live recreation of one of the greatest pop/rock albums ever made – performed note for note with absolute reverence.

D I S N E Y ’ S M A RY P O P P I N S Presented by Variety Children’s Theatre October 23-25; Fri @10am & 7:30pm; Sat @1:30pm & 7pm; Sun@1:30pm; $15, $25, $35, $45; $20 10am on sale July 31 Based on the timeless D i s n e y f i l m t h a t i n t ro d u c e d the world to the word "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious," Mary Poppins brings a surplus of joy and wonder to the Variety Children's Theatre stage. Boasting a cast of St. Louis' top theatrical talents, the children's ensemble also features kids of all ability levels.  PETER MAWANGA AND THE AMARAVI MOVEMENT Presented

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Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group will appear at the Touhill on Dec. 4.

Programs October 24; Sat @ 8PM; $20 on sale July 1 Peter Mawanga is a selfproclaimed "voice for the voiceless." His socially conscious lyrics speak for Malawi's underprivileged. The music is equally Malawian. Traditional melodies and rhythms form the backbone of original songs orchestrated with modern and traditional instruments, a sound Mawanga terms “Afro-vibes.”

THE JIM WIDNER BIG BAND October 25; Sun @ 3PM; $27 St. Louis’ premier big band, formerly known as the St. Louis Jazz Orchestra, comprises the finest jazz artists from the area.

Each performance swings with the sounds of the jazz greats like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, and others, as well as contemporary music from writers like Gordon Goodwin.

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: KAMMERAKU! November 1; Sun @ 3PM; $27 The Arianna Quartet joins forces with shakuhachi grand master James Nyoraku Schlefer, worldrenowned koto virtuoso Yumi Kurosawa, and acclaimed master shamisen player Yuko Reikano Kumura, as the Kyo-Shin- An ensemble returns for another memorable evening of music making with the ASQ. Debussy: Quartet in G minor, Op.10; Fujinaga Kengyo: Yachiyo Jishi; Schlefer: Dream Corner JUTTA AND THE HI-DUKES Presented by UMSL International

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Studies and Programs November 6; Fri @ 8PM; $20 on sale July 1 In the old style of acoustic Greek dance music, Jutta & the Hi-Dukes performs syrtos to classic songs like “Apo Tin Athena” and the tsamikos to favorite songs like “Itia.” Whatever the tune, Jutta & the Hi-Dukes will move your soul so that you’ll find yourself dancing down the path to the world of your “Yiayia!”

CARMINA BURANA starring NASHVILLE BALLET Featuring University of Missouri-St. Louis Orchestra & Singers, Bach Society of Saint Louis and the St. Louis Children’s Choirs. With Opening Act: Saint Louis Ballet November 6-8; Fri & Sat @ 8PM; Sun @2PM; $40, $50, $65 on Sale September 1 Experience the epic sights and sounds of the larger-thanlife production that is Carmina Burana! A thrilling collaboration!

120 voices. 60 musicians. 40 dancers.

MADCO: LIQUID ROADS November 13 & 14; Fri & Sat @ 8PM; $30 Returning after a successful debut in 2014, MADCO celebrates the music and dance of its hometown St. Louis in Liquid Roads. Infused with the music that flowed up the Mississippi and into our hearts, the show reaches beyond contemporary dance to pure entertainment as four musicians accompany the dancers onstage with original and familiar songs. Broadway World raved that it is a “very special presentation.”

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As with all great journeys, there is something new to discover every time you see Liquid Roads.

THE STANLEY CLARKE BAND Welcomed by Jazz St. Louis November 21; Sat @ 8PM; $25, $39, $49, $59 F o u r - t i m e G r a m m y Aw a r d winner and Platinum recording artist Stanley Clarke has attained “living legend” status. A constant force of nature in American music, Clarke first rose to prominence in the early 1970s with the legendary fusion group Return to Forever.

COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD: TWO MAN GROUP December 4; Fri @8PM; $25, $39, $49, $59 Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on Whose Line is it Anyway?, Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation.

UMSL JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS December 6; Sun @ 3PM; free and open to public This annual production showcases holiday classics with a jazzy flair. The evening features such classics as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” “Jingle Bells” and selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas. With additional song selections, concert organizers

promise a fresh holiday concert experience.

THE AMBASSADORS OF HARMONY: SOUNDS OF THE SEASON December 11-13; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 2 & 8PM; Sun @ 2 & 7PM; $28, $32, $38; on sale October 12 The holiday season doesn't begin in St. Louis without the Ambassadors of Harmony. This December, The Ambassadors of Harmony chorus will rekindle the joy and magic of the holidays with its always popular Sounds of the Season concert.

THE NUTCRACKER presented

by Saint Louis Ballet December 17-23; $32, $47, $55, $61, on sale August 10 Gen Horiuchi’s version of The Nutcracker incorporates spectacular effects such as glitter, smoke and pyrotechnics, as well as new effects and choreography each year to make it fresh and new. This magical adventure, appropriate for all ages, features the professional company along with students from the St. Louis Ballet School – and special surprise guests in the comic role of Mother Ginger.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE 2016 January 18; Mon @ 10AM; free and open to public The University of Missouri–St. Louis and the St. Louis community come together for this annual celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy. This event features engaging speakers, as well as talented musicians and performers.

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Touhill Continued from Page 18 MOMIX in Alchemia Presented by Dance St. Louis January 29 & 30; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 2 & 8PM; $30, $40, $50; on sale September 1 Inspired by the four classic elements of earth, air, fire and water – let the dazzling dancer-illusionists of MOMIX take you on an enchanting journey with its stunning new multimedia show!

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: SALUD! SAUDE! February 5; Fri @ 8PM; $27 In celebration of their seventh trip to Brazil, the Arianna Quartet brings the sounds from three of South America’s very best to St. Louis. Villa-Lobos: String Quartet No.1; Piazzolla: Four for Tango Ginastera: String Quartet No.1, Op.20 GREGORY PORTER February 6, Sat @ 8PM; $20, $29, $39, $49 A singer/songwriter, Porter composes socially conscious songs and performs them with such a rich depth of talent that each of his first three albums were Grammynominated, garnering a win in 2014 for Best Jazz Vocal Album, Liquid Spirit.

IN IT FOR LOVE Presented by Saint Louis Ballet February 13-14; Sat @8PM; Sun @2:30pm; $32, $38, $47, $51 on sale August 10 This annual romantic program features familiar tunes and choreography from both Gen Horiuchi and renowned guest choreographers. This year, choreographer Christopher d’Amboise will set a fun love story to ballet, and Horiuchi will collaborate with longtime friend and composer Joseph Morra for an original piece.

SOLAS Presented by UMSL International Studies and Programs February 20; Sat @ 8PM; $20 On sale July 1 In 1996, in a manner befitting their name (Gaelic for “light”), Solas burst onto the Irish music scene and instantly became

a beacon – an incandescent ensemble that found contemporary relevance in timeless traditions without ever stooping to clichés. Through fresh and unexpected arrangements of age-old tunes, compelling and topical originals and covers, and unparalleled musicianship, Solas continues to define the path for the Celtic music world and drive the genre forward.

ARLO GUTHRIE – ALICE’S R E S TA U R A N T 5 0 T H A N N I V E R S A RY TOUR February 16; Tues @7:30PM; $29, $49, $59, $79 Fifty years ago, Arlo Guthrie famously took out the trash after Thanksgiving dinner. The hilarious account of events that followed not only kept Guthrie from military service, but also became a platinum selling record and full-length motion picture. Now, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, folk icon Arlo Guthrie will perform “The Alice’s Restaurant Massacree” in its entirety. The concert also features a nostalgic multimedia trip through previously unseen Guthrie archives.

P N C A RT S A L I V E N E W D A N C E H O R I Z O N S I V : A C E L E B R AT I O N INSPIRED BY ST. LOUIS’ LEGENDARY BLACK ARTISTS Presented by Dance St. Louis February 26 & 27; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 2PM & 8PM; $20 on sale September 1 Dance St. Louis’ original creation, New Dance Horizons, returns for its fourth year, but with a twist. In celebration of Black History Month, three nationally renowned African-American choreographers create three new works inspired by legendary St. Louis African-American artists.

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: OCTET! March 4; Fri @ 8PM; $27 The Arianna Quartet welcomes the internationally acclaimed St. Petersburg String Quartet to St. Louis for a special evening of great music among friends.

Beethoven: Quartet in E-flat Major, Op.74 “Harp” (Arianna Quartet); Shostakovich: Quartet No.9 in E-flat major, Op.117 (St. Petersburg Quartet); Mendelssohn: Octet in E-flat Major, Op.20 PULSE – A MADCO CABARET

PERFORMANCE March 11-12; Fri & Sat @ 8PM; $30 MADCO continues to bring athletic, vibrant dance to the stage. With a continued partnership with UMSL Music Department and new choreography from fresh voices Claire Hilleren, Brandon Fink and Lindsay Hawkins, Pulse is an intimate blend of music and sound.

THE JIM WIDNER BIG BAND March 13; Sun @ 3PM; $27 St. Louis’ premier big band, formerly known as the St. Louis Jazz Orchestra, comprises the finest jazz artists from the area.

Each performance swings with the sounds of the jazz greats like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, and others, as well as contemporary music from writers like Gordon Goodwin.

IN THE MOOD March 18; Fri @2pm & 8pm; $29, $39, $49 Hop aboard the "Chattanooga Choo Choo" to “Tuxedo Junction" and get "In the Mood" to hear a “Moonlight Serenade” performed by a 13-piece big band and a half dozen singer-dancers with some hot boogie woogie.

In The Mood is a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, The Andrews Sisters and big band greats of the '40s.

SWAN LAKE Presented by Saint Louis Ballet April 1-3; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @2:30pm & 8pm; Sun @2:30pm; $32, $38, $47, $51 on sale August 10 One of the most popular ballets of all time! Gen Horiuchi revives Swan Lake, a Saint Louis Ballet favorite. Last performed by the company in 2010, the ballet features traditional elements along with Horiuchi’s choreography.

HOOKING UP WITH THE SECOND CITY April 15 & 16; Fri @ 7 & 10PM; Sat @ 6 & 9PM; $36 The Second City knows a few things about love – they’ve been looking at and laughing about relationships for over 55 years. Hooking Up With The Second City makes mirth out of missed connections, girls’ night out adventures and all the crazy things we do for love.

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THEATER Presented by Dance St. Louis April 15 & 16; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 2 & 8PM; $30, $40, $50; on sale September 1 With passion, power and spectacle, the 40 dancers, singers, musicians and guest artists of Chicago’s celebrated Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater highlight a m o s a i c o f H i s p a n i c c u l t u re s f ro m a ro u n d t h e w o r l d . E n s e m b l e E s p a ñ o l brings sophistication to the art, seducing t h e c ro w d w i t h ro m a n c e m i x e d w i t h unpredictable choreography.

BENTO RAKUGO Presented by UMSL International Studies and Programs April 17; Sun @ 3PM; $20 on sale July 1 Rakugo is a traditional Japanese comic storytelling where a performer sits on zabuton, a Japanese cushion, and tells a comic story using a sensu (fan) and a tenugi (towel). With Kabuki and Bunraku, Rakugo endures as one of the most popular forms of Japanese traditional theatre.

A R I A N N A S T R I N G Q U A RT E T: BEETHOVEN’S TRIUMPH May 6; Fri @ 8PM; $27 The ASQ’s season finale begins with Edvard Grieg’s electrifying String Quartet in G minor, Op.27, an audience favorite that soars with a breadth of expression and powerful resonance like no other in the string quartet repertoire. Grieg: Quartet in G minor, Op.27; Beethoven: String Quartet in C# minor, Op.131 EMERSON SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL 2016 Presented by Dance St. Louis and the Touhill May 27–29; Fri-Sun; Lobby open at@ 5:30PM; Lee Theatre 6PM; Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall 7:30PM $10-15; on sale April 1 St. Louis’ path-breaking dance festival, SPRING TO DANCE®, returns for its ninth year. As one of the region’s mustsee events, SPRING TO DANCE® brings together 30 professional dance companies from across th country for three unique, exhilarating nights over Memorial Day weekend.

All single tickets on sale August 3, unless otherwise noted, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www. touhill.org; or by phone at 314-516-4949.

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Earlier this summer, the St. Louis Artists’ Guild moved to a new location in Clayton, boasting over 5,500 square feet of gallery space. The Artists’ Guild focuses on displaying regional artists and educating anyone about art who expresses an interest.

Currently in its 129th year of operation, the Artists’ Guild is preparing to move into its fourth permanent location. The Artists’ Guild moved out of its 20 year home in Oak Knoll Park to the new location off North Jackson Avenue, where it believes it can further its mission to share art with everyone.

"It has always been the mission of this organization to present artists' work,” said Kathryn Nahorski, Executive Director of the St. Louis Artists’ Guild. “Exhibition is at its core, and we want to make sure that we are doing the very best for our regional and national artists."

One such regional artist recently displayed at the new location is Keith Baizer, an artist based in St. Louis. Though he spends most of his time as owner of St. Louis’ Artmart, Baizer relishes the opportunity to see his own creativity come to life at the Artists’ Guild.

“Our city is truly fortunate to have an organization as historic and well-established as the St. Louis Artists’ Guild,” Baizer remarked.

“To add my work to the myriad of artists who have already come through these halls is an exciting moment, and I know the Artists’ Guild will continue to attract highly skilled artists in their next chapter.”

Artmart has partnered with the Artists’ Guild for over 60 years by supporting shows, events, and programming, including their endowment for children’s art events.

The St. Louis Artists’ Guild was founded in 1886 for people who love art. Today, it boasts almost 700 members committed to their mission statement: “To be a resource and advocate for creative expression, serving the Midwest as a center that exhibits, supports, and promotes the visual arts.”

The St. Louis Artists’ Guild is now located at 12 North Jackson Avenue.

The gallery is free and open to the public Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on the St. Louis Artists’ Guild, call (314) 727-6266.

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Queeny Park to host Art Fair

T h e G re a t e r S t . L o u i s A r t Association (GSLAA) presents the Labor Day Weekend Art Fair at Queeny Park from September 4 – 6 at the relaxing and climatecontrolled Greensfelder Recreation Center, located on 550 Weidman Road, Ballwin, MO. For 37 years, the Spring and Labor Day Weekend Art Fairs held at Queeny Park are known to be two of the most reputable, longestrunning juried art fairs in the

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The show features more than 130 juried artists from around the St. Louis region and 20 or more states, representing the following media: ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, printmaking, digital art, glass, mixed media, fiber, sculpture, wood and more.

In addition to the original and outstanding works of fine art and crafts, there will also be a ceremony Friday night honoring Lifetime Award winning artists.

Other features include: • Wine tasting by Three Squirrels Winery and live music by the Ann Dueren Trio all weekend.

• Drawings for $50 or $100 “art dollars” that can be spent at any artist’s booth.

• The popular Art Discovery Adventure for children from noon to 4pm Sunday; a hands on Art Wall for Children and adults, Make and Take pottery demonstrations for adults and children; Claymazing; as well as carved egg shell demonstrations.

• A refreshment café serving meals and snacks during show hours.

Proceeds from $5 admission and the artists’ booth fees go to GSLAA’s Student Scholarship Fund and help cover show expenses.

St. Louis-area high school seniors are eligible to apply for the art education scholarship, which is sent directly to the college of his or her choice. Scholarship winners will have their work displayed at the Spring Fair.

Hours are Friday: 5-9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $5 at the door, valid all three days, and free entry to those 18 and under.

Tickets for Sheldon events available

Single tickets for The Sheldon’s 2015-2016 season will go on sale Saturday, August 8 at 10 a.m. through MetroTix at 314-534-1111, through The Sheldon’s website at TheSheldon.org, or in person at The Fox Theatre Box Office, 534 N. Grand Blvd. Concert-only tickets for Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will go on sale August 28, patron tickets are available now through The Sheldon; concert-only tickets for Ramsey Lewis: “The In Crowd” will go on sale October 2, patron tickets available now through The Sheldon.

Featuring the best in jazz, folk, c l a s s i c a l , c o ff e e a n d m a t i n e e concerts, the upcoming season includes artists such as Eliane Elias, Jake Shimabukuro, Billy Childs, Rhonda Vincent, Sam Bush, Peter Martin, Banu Gibson, Julia Bullock, Ruthie Foster, Cyrus Chestnut, David Halen, Bjorn Ranheim and members of the St. Louis Symphony and many more.

Prices vary by performance. For more information or a full season listing, call The Sheldon at 314-5339900 or visit TheSheldon.org.

Union Avenue Opera set to open

Twenty-six artists will make their Union Avenue Opera debut during its Twenty-first Festival Season this summer. The season will open July 10 with Mozart’s Don Giovanni [July 10, 11, 17, 18]and continue through the end of August with performances of Verdi’s Rigoletto [July 31, August 1, 7, 8] and the St. Louis premier of Wagner ’s Götterdämmerung

[August 21, 22, 28, 29].

All operas will be presented in their original language with projected English supertitles and are accompanied by a full union orchestra, all instrumentalists are members of the American Federation of Musicians.

“I’m looking forward to bringing two of the most beloved and popular operas [Don Giovanni and Rigoletto] into Union Avenue Opera’s repertoire this season. I know our audiences will enjoy these classic productions and wonderful casts. I’m particularly trilled to bring the final chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, Götterdämmerung to the stage culminating our four-year incredible odyssey,” said Schoonover.

“You don’t want to miss this heroic conclusion.”

Single tickets are on sale for as low as $32 ($30 for seniors) and season subscribers can save up to 21% when purchasing a threeopera season subscription package.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.unionavenueopera.org, by phone at (314) 361-2881, and in person at Union Avenue Opera, 733 N. Union Blvd, St. Louis, Mo, 63108. Student rush tickets are available for $15 at the door with a valid student ID. Don’t miss Union Avenue Opera’s Friday Night Lecture Series at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall presented by Glenn Bauer, Ph.D., Associate Chair of the Department of Music at Webster University, prior to the Friday night performances (July 10, 17, 31, August 7, 21, 28). Lectures are FREE and open to the public About Union Avenue Opera - UAO was founded in 1994 as a means to bring affordable, professional, original-language opera to St. Louis, a mission the company continues to pursue to this day. UAO is committed to hiring the most talented artists, directors, designers and technicians both locally and from across the United States.

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Oklahoma!, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Stages presents Anything Goes, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Aug. 16.

Stray Dog Theatre presents Spellbound! A Musical Fable, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through Aug. 23.

Move Live On Tour feat. Derek Hough & Julianne Hough, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

St. Louis Actor’s Studio presents 2015 LaBute New Theater Festival, Gaslight Theater, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

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

Nanjing Style: Photographs from our Sister City, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Aug. 30.

Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20.

State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

Creatures Great and Small: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Aug. 30.

Adorning Self and Space: West African Textiles Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

A Walk in 1875 St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through February 14, 2016.

Senufo: Art and Identity in West Africa Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Music, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 27.

The Dream is a Manifesto Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through October 25.

Saturday, Aug. 15

Oklahoma!, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

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Comedy Special, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Stages presents Anything Goes, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Runs through Aug. 16.

Stray Dog Theatre presents Spellbound! A Musical Fable, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through Aug. 23.

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

Nanjing Style: Photographs from our Sister City, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Aug. 30.

Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20.

State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

Creatures Great and Small: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibit,

Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Aug. 30.

Adorning Self and Space: West African Textiles Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

A Walk in 1875 St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through February 14, 2016.

Senufo: Art and Identity in West Africa Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Music, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 27.

Sunday, Aug. 16

Oklahoma!, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.

Stages presents Anything Goes, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through Aug. 23.

Senufo: Art and Identity in West Africa Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Music, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 27.

Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman,

Saint Louis Zoo, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31.

Nanjing Style: Photographs from our Sister City, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Aug. 30.

Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20.

State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Adorning Self and Space: West African Textiles Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

A Walk in 1875 St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through February 14, 2016.

The Dream is a Manifesto Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through October 25.

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Religion Religion briefs GOP hopeful Dr. Ben Carson blasts Planned Parenthood

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Ben Carson has urged people of faith to stand up against what he calls the "blatant evil" of Planned Parenthood.

The Republican presidential hopeful addressed a rally outside the U.S. Capitol yesterday as an anti-abortion group released a third undercover video of Planned Parenthood officials discussing the provision of organs from aborted fetuses for research. The organization says the videos are heavily edited.

Carson told abortion opponents he had spent many nights as a surgeon "toiling so hard to save one of those lives."

Senators Ted Cruz and Rand Paul, who also are seeking the GOP nomination, said Congress should cut off the hundreds of millions of dollars it gives Planned Parenthood.

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vote" before Congress's August recess.

Massachusetts Marine killed in Tennessee called "exemplary"

active duty Marines and dignitaries, including Gov. Charlie Baker, U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and U.S. Rep. Richard Neal.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — The Massachusetts Marine who was killed a by a gunman in Tennessee this month has been remembered by the Roman Catholic Bishop of Springfield as "exemplary" and "a leader and a man of true courage."

Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan was one of five service members killed by a Muslim gunman in Chattanooga on July 16. The gunman was killed by police.

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Monday's funeral Mass at Holy Cross Church — the church Sullivan attended as a child — was attended by family, friends,

Air Force base near Clovis accused of religious favoritism

CLOVIS, N.M. (AP) — Officials at an Air Force base in New Mexico are denying claims that they improperly promoted an upcoming religious event.

The Clovis News Journal reports that emails about an Aug. 15 Gospel Explosion event planned for the Cannon Air Force Base chapel said "please post everywhere and spread the word."

The Military Religious Freedom Foundation says a master sergeant and first lieutenants sent emails to seven people who later contacted the organization. In a news release Thursday the group said the emails could be construed as supporting or endorsing religion.

GUIDE to LOCAL HOUSES of WORSHIP and CHURCH DIRECTORY LECLAIRE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1914 Esic Drive, Edwardsville, 656-0918 “Loving People to Jesus” Shane Taylor, Senior Minister John Bollinger, Student Minister Shawn Smith, Family Life Minister

Sunday Schedule: Worship at 9:30 am and 11:00 am Please see leclairecc.com for more information.

Daycare 656-2798 Janet Hooks, Daycare Director

leclairecc.com

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. Craig Frazier, Assistant Pastor www.centergrove.org Presbyterian Church in America

ST. PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3277 Bluff Rd. Edwardsville, IL 656-1500

Rev. Diane C. Grohmann

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Our Facility is Handicap Accessible

www.stpauledw.org 407 Edwardsville Rd. (Rt. 162) Troy, IL 62294 667-6241 Dennis D. Price, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 10:35 a.m.

Wednesday Worship: 6:30 p.m.

www.troyumc.org

MOUNT JOY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF EDWARDSVILLE

310 South Main, Edwardsville, 656-7498 Traditional Worship: 9:00 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship: 10:00 a.m.

Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Youth: 6:00 p.m.

Dr. Brooks, Lead Minister Jeff Wrigley, Youth & Children’s Director www.fccedwardsville.org

“Be generous in prosperity and thankful in adversity. Be fair in thy judgment, and guarded in thy speech. Be a lamp unto those who walk in darkness, and a home to the stranger...” ~ Baha’u’llah Be generous, fair and a lamp to others!

The Bahá’is of Edwardsville warmly welcome and invite you to investigate the teachings of the Bahá’i Faith.

For more information call (618) 656-4142 or email: Bahai.Edwardsville@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 545 Edwardsville, IL 62025 www.bahai.us

327 Olive Street • Edw, IL 656-0845 Steve Jackson, Pastor 800 N. Main Street Edwardsville (618) 656-4648

Rev. Jackie K. Havis-Shear

9:00 a.m. ~ Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. ~ Sunday School 10:30 a.m. ~ Traditional Worship Free Friday Lunch - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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This page gives you an opportunity to reach over 16,000 area homes with your services schedule and information.

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ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL

John Roberts, Senior Pastor

Summit at School Street Glen Carbon, IL 288-5620

903 N. Second Street Edwardville, IL 656-4330

Sunday Worship: Traditional Service 8:00 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM Contemporary Service 10:30 AM www.eden-ucc.org

ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Rosewood Heights 10 N. Center Street East Alton

August 13, 2015

Rev. Tony Clavier Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m.

St. Thomas Child Care Center Now enrolling infants through Pre-K Call 288-5697

“Where Jesus Christ is Celebrated in Liturgy and Life.”

AWAKENING SERVICE:

Saturday’s at 5 p.m.

A worship service with contemporary music where you can connect with God and others.

Facebook: Awakening Worship STPUMC/Awakening

Sunday Worship: 8:15 & 10:30 a.m.

www.stpaulwired.org NEW BETHEL UNITED METHODIST

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

Wed. Early Morning Prayer: 5:00 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

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EDEN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

131 N. Main St., Glen Carbon, IL 288-5700 Rev. William Adams Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 & 10:30a.m.

Adult & Youth Sunday School - 9:15 a.m.

Senior High Youth Group Sunday - 6:30 p.m.

Mid-Week - Every Wednesday(Summer break until Sept. 9) -

Wed. Night Meal - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Kids Connection - K-5th grade - 6-7 p.m.

Middle School Bible Study - 5:15-6:15 p.m.

Senior High Bible Study - 6:15-7:30 p.m.

Adult Classes & Prayer Shawl Ministry - 6:30-8 p.m.

Fully Accessible Facilities www.newbethelumc.org e-mail office@newbethelumc.org

ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 N. Buchanan Edwardsville 656-6450 Very Reverend Jeffrey Goeckner

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wed. 6 pm Saurday - 3:30-4:00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:15 pm Sunday Mass 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 5:15 pm Spanish Mass, Sunday - 12:15 pm Daily Mass Schedule Mon., 5:45 pm Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:00 am Wed., 6:45 pm

All Are Welcome

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Classified Help Wanted General

Got A Service to Sell?

Advertise it in the classifieds!

To list your service call the classified department at 656-4700.

The Edwardsville Intelligencer reserves the right to remove ads with past due accounts.

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Important Message: It’s illegal for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver. For more information, call toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP. A public service message from the Edwardsville Intelligencer and the Federal Trade Commission.

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ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR FT w/benefits, $24/hr.

Performs electrical inspection on residential & commercial bldgs to ensure compliance with safety codes & standards. Issues citations and permits, reviews plans.

Associate’s Degree in Bldg Inspection or related field + 2 yrs electrical work exp or H.S. diploma w/min.

5yrs exp. Journeyman Electrical Certificate preferred. Must have valid driver’s license.

CROSSING GUARD Part-time Seasonal, $13/hr, approx.

8-10hrs/wk during school year. Req’d working hours are 8:30-9:30am each morning and 3:15-4pm each afternoon. Position must assist children in safely crossing the street at the signal light crosswalk near Leclaire Elementary School.

Applicant must be able to walk & stand for extended periods of time in all weather conditions, have good hearing and visual acuity, and hold & raise a hand-held stop sign. Successfully passing an extensive pre-employment background check is a condition of employment.

WILDEY THEATRE CONCESSIONAIRES Excellent customer service skills req’d.

Prior cash handling exp preferred.

BARTENDERS: PT, evenings & wkends. $8.25/hr + tips, 5-20hrs/wk. Selling & serving beer/wine and food at events. Prior bartending exp preferred.

Must be 18 years or older to apply.

REGULAR CONCESSIONS: PT, evenings & wkends. $8.25/hr, 5-20hrs/wk.

Selling tickets, popcorn, candy & soda at events.

Email resume to humanresources@ cityofedwardsville.com.

Application available at cityofedwardsville.com/hr Deadline: 8/20/2015, 5:00pm. EOE NOW HIRING!!!

EDEN VILLAGE CARE CENTER

Help Wanted General

CNA

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Cedar Creek Lumber in Granite City, IL is now hiring Forklift Operators.

Job description: Drive forklift, hand pull lumber orders, load and unload train cars and trucks. Monday thru Friday days. Full time with over time. Paid vacation and benefits.

Growing business with room for growth and advancement.

Email Brandon Wesley bwesley@cedarcreek.com

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Weekends Only Option Pay rate is $12/hour for CNA’s working The Weekends Only Option.

Apply in person or send resume to: 400 S. Station Road Glen Carbon, Il 62034 You can also apply online at www.edenvillage.org

CNA Full Time & Part Time Experience the delight and compassion of working in geriatrics.

This person will be responsible for providing exceptional person centered care to our Elders. Must be able to work weekends Apply in person or send resume to: Eden Village Retirement 400 South Station Road Glen Carbon, IL 62034 You can also apply online at edenvillage.org

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Help Wanted General

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Keller Construction, Inc. is looking for a full time

Diesel Mechanic

to repair and maintain various types of equipment including trucks and heavy equipment. Must furnish standard tools. Clean driving record required.

Experience necessary.

Must have CDL. Drug and alcohol test required 618-781-1234 Landscaper needed; Exp. w/ Skid Steer/miniescavating preferred.

Call 618-779-9630.

Part-time Receptionist needed for busy Edwardsville law office. $10/hr without benefits.

Respond to: Box 287, c/o The Intelligencer.

117 N. 2nd Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 San Gabriel Memory Care Highland, Illinois Help Wanted Cook Are you compassionate, honest, high-energy, positive and love working with Alzheimer’s/dementia affected seniors?

Would you like to be part of the newest, exciting alternative in residential memory care in Highland?

Please Call (618) 651-4444

Tow Truck Driver Auto repair/Mechanical exp and CDL a plus, will train, clean driver’s record. Send resume: P. O. Box 314 East Alton, IL 62024

Furniture

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Bed - Queen PillowTop Mattress Set New, still in plastic, $175. (618)772-2710.

Can Deliver!

Computer Equipment

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Commodore 64 system; includes original equipment including floppy.

Excellent condition. $150 OBO. Call 618-560-9586

Misc.

Merchandise

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4’ White Pine Trees: delivered, planted, mulched. $69.50/tree.

Buy 10, get 1 free.

Other sizes (217)371-8005 C.K.S. METAL CORP. (618) 656-5306 M-F 8:00-5:00 SAT 8-12

EDWARDSVILLE, IL Honest Weights & Honest Prices #1 Copper $1.95/lb. #2 Copper $1.85/lb.

Yellow Brass $1.40/lb.

Stainless $.34/lb.

Painted Siding $.42/lb.

Scrap Alum $.41-.63/lb.

Alum Cans $.35/lb.

Clean Alum Wheels $.63/lb.

Electric Motors $.18/lb.

Batteries $.23/lb.

Insulated Wire #1-$.91 /#2-$.70 Scrap Iron - $90.00-$115.00/Ton

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Help Wanted Medical

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Experienced Dental Assistant Busy dental office in search of dental assistant, 4-5 years experience required, to start immediately.

Email resume to info@ troyfamilydental.com.

Carrier Routes 401 CARRIER NEEDED! RT77— Newspaper carrier needed for the Esic area; Meadow Ln, Partridge Pl, Prairie View Dr, Cloverdale Dr, Azalea Ct Approx. 32 newspapers on this route. Papers need to be delivered by 5:00 p.m.

Monday thru Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays.

If you are interested in this route, please call the Intelligencer at 618-656-4700 ext. 20

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110 S. Chestnut, Collinsville, 2br, 1.5ba. new kitchen, $700/mo. crd. ck. 618-781-9583

Apts/Duplexes/Homes www.glsrent.com (618)656-2230 Studio apt dwntn. $450/mo. $450 deposit & $45 credit check.

Call 618-978-5044

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

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2 BR 1.5 BA Townhomes SMOKE FREE. 15 minutes to St. Louis and SIUE. I-255/ Horseshoe Lake Rd area. $695 mo includes washer/ dryer, water, sewer and trash service. No pets. www.fairway-estates.net 618-931-4700

1BR apt, w/d hkup Non-smoking, no pets. $595/mo + dep 6569204 or cell: 444-1004 1br apt., nice & Lg. in Edwardsville. $625. no pets, non-smoking.

618-692-4144.

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All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference limitation, or discrimination.”

Familial status includes children living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law.

Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

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2BR, 1.5BA Twnhouse in Glen Carbon. No pets. 1yr lease. $645$695/mo. 288-9882.

3br TH 1200sq. ft.

Collinsville, $790/mo.

345-9610. Specials!! skyviewtownhouses.com LUXURY 2 BRs located at 270 & 111 Gourmet kitchens, 2 bay windows, washer/dryer included.

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Homes For Sale

-MONTCLAIR/ESIC3br/2ba Duplex, 1 Car Garage. $950-$1000/ mo. 541-5831/655-0334 Seniors looking for independent living without hassles of owning a home?

Liberty Square is that place. Handicapped accessible. No pets, non-smoking (618)667-0430

Office Space For Rent

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1BR loft apt & 1BR duplex $585/mo. + No Pets. Credit Check $585dep. 656-8953 1BR on 157, 8 mins from SIU, fp, w/d hkup.

Free w/s/t. $525/mo. + dep. No pets 345-9131 2BR 1BA Duplex near SIU: 97 Devon Ct., Edw.; w/d hkup. no dogs. $825. 444-4658.

2BR apt in E’ville.

Retirement community.

No pets, No smoking. $490. 217-854-8784.

Warehouse PersonnelJOB FAIROPEN INTERVIEWS

syncreon is seeking to fill warehouse positions at the Yazaki warehouse located on Gateway Commerce Center Drive in Edwardsville, IL. If you or someone you know has experience working in a warehouse and are looking for a great job come to our Job Fair and possibly walk away with a job!

Where: Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1000 Plummer Drive Edwardsville, IL 62025 When: August 1312:00pm -7:00pm August 148:00am-2:00pm syncreon offers competitive pay starting at $11.00 and based on experience along with excellent benefits.

Houses For Rent

Office/whse. space for lease, 2250/4500sq.ft.

3 Schwarz St. Plz. Edw. 618-692-4144.

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FSBO: 3br, 2.5ba on 7+ acres. Finished bsmnt. H/E Furn/AC. Hardwood floors. $294,500. 1,450 sq.ft.

656-0221 after 5pm FSBO: Older home, end lot, quiet street, sold as is for $95K. Owner to make no repairs. Some recent updates. Side lot; price negotiable.

618-655-0805 FSBO:Craftsman Style 3BD/2BA Fin.BSMT Lg fenced yard/patio 5 min walk dwntwn Edwardsville $149,500 Call 618-567-4755

Real Estate Houses For Sale

2br duplex, Glen Carbon, w/d hkup, quiet area, $750/mo.

Agnt owned. 977-7657 2BR Loft, newly remod new kit, ba, wndws/drs d/w, w/d hkups. $725 incl. w/s/t. 593-0173 2BR Townhome: quiet Glen Carbon area, All appls includes w/d $675/mo 314-378-0513 300 Main Apartments

Live in the heart of downtown Edwardsville!

Fully renovated 1&2br apts available!!

Call us today at (618) 307-9506 or www.liveat300main.com

GLEN CARBON PEPPERWOOD CONDOS All electric units, FP, stacked WD, Deck/ patio, all appliances.

1BR from $625.

2BR from $750.

Carports available.

618-624-4610 -----------------------------VILLAGE CT. APTS 2BR, All Electric Units, Stove, Fridge, w/d hkups. NO PETS. FROM $700.

618-624-4610

The Key To A New Home Or Other Real Estate Can Be Yours.....

Real Estate Classifieds Buy Or Sell 656-4700 ext 27

August 13, 2015

Yard Sales

1099

BACK YARD SALE 202 Thomas Terrace, (Dunlap Lake).

Edwardsville Flea Market excess @ Yard Sale prices.

Friday & Saturday August 14 & 15 from 8 AM – 1 PM both days. Antiques and collectibles.

Don’t miss this one!

Garage Sale 121 Pleasant Ridge Dr Edwardsville Fri. 08/14, 8a-2p Sat. 08/15, 8a-12p 2 piece living room set, 6 piece dining room set, teen clothes, bedding, sports shoes & misc household items.

Multi-Family Sale 10 Ginger Crest Drive Follow Signs Friday/Saturday 08/14 & 08/15 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.

Kitchenware, holiday decorations, Adult/Baby clothes, purses, toys, golf equipment, John Deere attachments Multi-Family Sale 1536 Weber Dr. Edwardsville Fri. 08/14, 8a-12p Sat. 08/15, 7a-11a Tables, clothes, and lots of other miscellanous items!

Troy City Wide Garage Sale Saturday, Sept. 12th, from 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Tri-Township Park and throughout Troy.

Over 150 participants.

Spaces open at park for $20. Visit troymaryvillecoc.com for more info.

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Classified Yes! I want to donate to the Intelligencer Newspaper in Education Fund!

Enclosed is my donation of: ______$5.00 _______$10.00 _______$20.00 _______Other Name_____________________________________________________ For the best investment that goes beyond the present, simply fill out, cut and mail this form to: Edwardsville Intelligencer N.I.E. Program 117 North Second Street PO Box 70 Edwardsville, IL 62025-0070

Address___________________________________________________ City, State, Zip______________________________________________ Telephone_______________________ Is it okay to print your name in our newspaper? Please circle Yes or No.

Two L o c a t i o n s S e rv i n g t h e M e t ro E a s t A re a

Locally Owned and Operated

CONGRATULATIONS

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Edwardsville

O’Fallon/Shiloh

1012 Plummer Drive

1941 Frank Scott Parkway

618-655-4100

618-628-2400

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOUSE

CONGRATULATIONS

DIANE RIEGER (618) 806-8750 A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE has made this Associate a leader in the real estate market.

CONGRATULATIONS

KATHY SEIBERT (618) 593-3042 Custom built Tudor style home in private Goshen Wood Estates. 5BR/6BTH, pool & more. $588,000 EDW PR102476 Brenda Holshouser 618-789-2742

OPEN HOUSE

IMMACULATE!! On 5 wooded ACRES close to town is the meticulously maintained home with walkout basement, 4 bedrooms, 5 car garage.

$395,000 EDW PR102473 Janine Shields 618-789-7111

OPEN HOUSE

$150,000 EDW PR102477 Debra Slemer 618-920-9440

3309 HERSHISER EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $629,500 Diane Massey Team 618-791-5024 or 618-791-9298

NEW LISTING/OPEN HOUSE

NEW PRICE

Historic Corner office/multi family potential. Many original features. Needs renovation, development opporuntiy.

A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE has made this Associate a leader in the real estate market.

CONGRATULATIONS

BETTY TREAT (618) 830-3952 A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE has made this Associate a leader in the real estate market.

LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372 A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE has made this Associate a leader in the real estate market.

112 Knights Bridge EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $598,500 Sandie LaMantia 618-978-2384

119 Knights Bridge EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $434,500 Sandie LaMantia 618-978-2384

6800 Quail Walk EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $215,00 George Key 618-581-4323 Sandy Key 618-581-4324

Enjoy peaceful living w/mature trees & nature surrounding you!

Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, this stunning 3 bedroom walkout ranch is a must see $265,000 EDW PR102405

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

SECLUDED home in park like setting on 3 gorgeous wooded acres. All brick 3+ bed, 3 bath.

Call for a complete list of updates. $238,900 GLEN CARBON PR102465

Updated 4 bdrm brick craftsman style home w/full walkout bsmt, fireplace, walk to downtown! 1 block to bike trail! $158,000 EDWARDSVILLE PR102450

Beautifully updated interior, open floor plan, large wooded lot. Close to bike trail. $104,900 EDWARDSVILLE PR102462

CUSTOM 5BR/6BA/4+ garage, wooded, quiet, 600 sq. ft. master, theatre, exercise & game rooms, exquisite stone patio w/fireplace. $800,000 EDWARDSVILLE PR102424

Lakefront Paradise Property! Spacious 6BR/4BA home w/open flr plan, vaulted ceilings, chef’s dream kitchen, granite countertops, theatre room, boat dock & boat lift. $460,00 EDWARDSVILLE PR102349

Fine details galore in this custom designed 4BR/3BA ranch home with finished walkout LL on heavily wooded 1/2 acre private cul-de-sac lot. $449,0000 EDWARDSVILLE PR102425

S e a rc h N E W L I S T I N G S , O P E N H O U S E S a n d H O M E S F O R S A L E i n yo u r a re a a t

w w w. b h h s E l i t e P r o p e r t i e s . c o m ©2015 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity.

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Classified

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Insured Call Bob Rose 978-8697

BIG DADDY’S TREE SERVICE 30 Years Experience

75 Ft. Bucket Truck Stump Grinding Trimming • Removal

I NEED WORK BAD! Discount for any Reason.

Will go Anywhere Anytime.

LET ME FIX IT! 618-210-3654 HANDYMAN SERVICE • Remodeling • Painting • Carpentry • Drywall • Lighting & Ceiling Fans • Electric Service Upgrade Most Home Repairs Insured 20 Years Experience

Call Lee: (618) 581-5154

HEATING & COOLING

$59 A/C Clean & Check Stop Over Paying for Refrigerant

Worden, Hamel all areas North, No Problem, I Live There!

Free Estimates & Warranty

Lawn Cutting/Trimming

COMPETITIVE RATES

Landscape Mulching

• Expert Climbers • Expert Operators • Bucket Truck Service • Free Estimates • Tree Removal/Trimming • Stump Removal • Over Growth Maintenance • Full Line of Excavators • Fully Insured References Upon Request

Call or Text: 618-979-2006

Tree & Shrub Trimming & Removal Residential & Commercial

618-459-3330 618-410-0241 Fully Insured

(618) 345-9131 • Precision Tree & Shrub Trimming & Removal • Licensed & Insured

Free Estimates (618) 410-8245

Free Estimates www.dexstreeservice.com

HOME REMODELING

C OMMERCIAL & R ESIDENTIAL • • • • •

Fall Clean-Up Mowing Landscape Installation Irrigation Landscape Lighting

Insured

656-7725 GatewayLawn.com

CLIFF’S AFFORDABLE HOME REMODELING

Carpenter 39 Years Experience

Call Joe 618-973-8458

Framing, Drywall/Tape/Paint

HOME REMODELING

Flooring Kitchen Cabinets/Countertops Siding/Soffit/Facia/Gutters Doors/Windows Powerwashing -Decks/Stairs Fire & Flood Restoration

ALL JOBS WELCOME

618-335-3330 Darrell’s Carpentry Plus Ceramic Tile Decks & Fences DOORS: Entrances Interior & Trim Patio Drywall Repairs Paint & Texture REMODELING: Basements Bathrooms Kitchens Replacement Windows Room Additions Rental Rehabs Service Upgrades Storm Damage

Insured & Bonded 656-6743

HAUL ALMOST

Interior / Exterior Deck (Powerwashing and Staining) Wallpapering Woodwork (Staining and Varnishing) Refinishing Cabinets

Keith 654-5096 John 654-9978 Cell 618-971-7934

Licensed & Insured

JIM BRAVE PAINTING Over 20 Years Experience!

• Wallpaper • Specialty Painting • Inside or Outside Work • Power Washing • Deck Refinishing

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

LOWEST PRICES GUARANTEED!

HUG PAINTING

BOB’S

•Fully Insured •Tree Trimming •Tree Removal •Topping Experts •Stump Removal •Storm Clean-up •Bush Trimming •Spotless Clean-up Every Time •Crane Service

Licensed & Insured PROMPT & RELIABLE Free Estimates

• Lawn Care • Clean Gutters • Painting: Interior & Exterior • Powerwashing

HAULING

OUTDOOR SERVICES

Call Bob

618-977-5037

AVERAGE JOE’S

PAINTING

618-514-8058

SERVICE

CARDINAL STUMP ELECTRICAL GRINDING LLC

(618) 407-3093

25 Years of Service Experience in Edwardsville

TREE

618-409-4355

No Job Too Small

Foster & Sons Lawn Service

DEX’S

EPA Certified • Ranken Graduate

Service Upgrades, New & Old Home Wiring Service Calls & Trouble Shooting

TREE SERVICE

LAWN & LAWN & HOME CARE HOME CARE

• Landscape Work • Shrub Trimming & Removal • Drainage & Erosion Problems • Mulching • Power Washing • Deck & Fence Refinishing • Quality Work • Insured

FREE ESTIMATES

Quality Electrical

TIM’S

A+

Need an Air Conditioner?

Hellrung & Sons

TREE SERVICE

JENSEN HOME IMPROVEMENTS • GENERAL CARPENTRY • INTERIOR / EXTERIOR PAINTING

618-623-2592 •Landscape Design / Install • Retaining Walls • Patios • Grading/Drainage • Rock / Mulch • Mowing / Lawn Maintenance

Book your landscaping projects now!

Call: (618)654-0000 or cell phone: (618)444-0293

PAINTING Interior/Exterior

DECKS/FENCES Stain/Paint Powerwashing •No job too small •Insured •Local •Will beat all competitors Written bids

DAN GRAY 656-8806 910-7874

FRIENDLY LAWN CARE • Grass Cutting • Landscape • Power Washing • Grass Seeding • Clean-Ups • Bush Trimming • Mulching We have more services..

Just give us a call.....

Owner: Todd Edwards

618-781-7162 ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS

ANYTHING/ EVERYTHING Remove Unwanted Debris From Basement Garage, Attic; Wherever!

VERY REASONABLE Retired Deputy Sheriff

692-0182 CLEANING

PRISTINE CLEANING Caring Beyond Cleaning

• Licensed, Bonded, Insured • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • CARPET, UPHOLSTREY, TILE & GROUT • HARDWATER REMOVAL/ SHOWER DOORS • BIOHAZARD CERTIFIED Call us today for a free quote on weekly, biweekly, monthly, one time, move in move out, repossession and foreclosure cleaning

(618) 920-0233 www.pristine-cleaning.biz

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERICAL CLEANING Need help with cleaning, but can’t afford an expensive cleaning service?

GARAGES

I can do just: • Floors • Kitchen & Bathrooms if you want,

So Let’s Talk!

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BOB’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Remodeling & Repair Drywall Finished Carpentry Painting Ceramic Tile Build & Repair Decks Exterior House And Deck Washing Landscaping Blinds & Draperies Light Fixture & Ceiling Fans No Job Too Small

TREE SERVICE

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Servi c e Cal l $10. OFF 00

Not Valid on Weekends or Emergency Service. One coupon per customer.

Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly

Experienced & References

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Visit our showroom 5407 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL (Next door to Round Table Restaurant)

• DRYWALL • WOOD / TILE FLOORS 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

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CAN BE FOUND IN THE INTELLIGENCER’S SERVICE DIRECTORY.

To place your ad here call Lisa 656-4700 x 46 August 13, 2015

Need something done around the house?

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Get them ready for game time * with $60 sports physicals .

Whether your child is a seasoned athlete or trying out for his or her first sports team, Gateway Urgent Care is your home for $60 flat-fee sports physicals*. Walk-ins are welcome and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re open 7 days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re also your quick answer for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, with X-rays and lab work available. For more information about our services, call 618-288-2297.

4273 S. State Route 159 Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Open every day, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

*Sports physicals are not covered by insurance. Certain exceptions, including age restrictions, may apply.

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