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A tribute to Chuck Berry.

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Concert series runs through August.

Jungle Boogie, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Blues at the Arch, Gateway Arch Riverfront, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Lady Antebellum: You Look Good Tour, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Rick Kilian, w/The Jim Peters Duo feat. Spanky, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Lee Dewyze, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

St. Louis Fringe Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until August 26, 2017 St. Louis World's Fare, World's Fair Pavilion, St. Louis, Runs until August 20, 2017 Darkening of The Sun Festival, Hawk Arrow Springs, Runs until August 21 Eclipse Weekend: Perryvile Solar Fest, Perry County, Runs until August 21 Great American Solar Ecplise Events in St. Clair, MO, St. Clair, Runs until August 21, 2017 The Muny: Newsies, Forest Park, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Stages St. Louis: 9 to 5 The Musical, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until August 20, 2017 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis

Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Saturday August 19_________ Split The Sky CD Release Party, Spec. Guest Dave the Shredder, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

The James Flynn Memorial Concert, The Bottoms Up Blue Gang, SaveofswordS, The Mike Apirion 3, Oktopus, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Damien Lemon, w/Kenny Kinds, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

St. Louis Fringe Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until August 26, 2017 St. Louis World's Fare, World's Fair Pavilion, St. Louis, Runs until August 20, 2017 Darkening of The Sun Festival, Hawk Arrow Springs, Runs until August 21

Eclipse Weekend: Perryvile Solar Fest, Perry County, Runs until August 21 Great American Solar Ecplise Events in St. Clair, MO, St. Clair, Runs until August 21, 2017 2017 St. Louis Speed Festival, Gateway Motorsports Park, St. Louis, Runs until August 26, 2017 Herculaneum Total Solar Eclipse Weekend, Herculaneum City Park, Runs until August 20, 2017 The Muny: Newsies, Forest Park, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Stages St. Louis: 9 to 5 The Musical, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until August 20, 2017 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs Until January 7, 2018 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14,

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People 2017 LouFest will pay tribute to St. Louisan Chuck Berry For The Edge LouFest 2017 promises to again deliver on a diverse lineup and impressive guest experience—with several significant additions to the festival and a venue change within historic Forest Park.

LouFest 2017 will be held on the Upper Muny Grounds and Festival Plaza, the recently transformed event space that sits above the M u n y A m p h i t h e a t e r. “ We ’ r e excited to be next to this historic landmark in a space with so much to offer. The natural amphitheater setting of our main stage as well as the infrastructure of the Festival Plaza will provide an incredible visitor experience,” says Mike Van Hee, partner with Listen Live Entertainment, the producers of LouFest. (Rendering here.)

The 2017 festival is expanding to a third night—adding Friday, September 8 to the lineup as LouFestU makes its debut. An event dedicated to St. Louis area university students, in partnership with the St. Louis Regional Chamber, this Friday night kickoff will include performances from local and national bands and guest speakers, and opportunities for young minds to engage with regional employers and entrepreneurial organizations.

(More details to come.)

Honoring Chuck Berry will be an important aspect of the festival going forward. “Just as Chuck made an indelible mark on music of every genre, in his honor LouFest will make his legacy an everlasting part of our event,” say Mike Van Hee and Rich Toma, partners with Listen Live Entertainment. Coordinators are working with Chuck Berry’s family on the celebration to be named Hail! Hail! Chuck Berry!

“Chuck owned his own live music venue on Grand Avenue, hosted outdoor concerts at Berry Park, and played monthly shows at Blueberry Hill for years. Chuck loved to bring people music—especially in St. Louis—and the family is excited to see that carry on through LouFest,” says Gary Pierson, Berry family representative. (More details to come.)

The guest experience will include more of the popular VIP, LouKidz, N o s h p i t a n d M a r k e t S q u a re offerings, as well as a new Platinum VIP package, BrewFest beer garden, Missouri Wine Trail experience, and LouFeast—an exclusive dining event to be produced by Feast Magazine.

In keeping with other major music festivals, incorporating art into the experience will also be part of LouFest 2017. TechArtista, a cultural and business incubator, will debut a nano-architecture exhibition “Spirit of St. Louis” that will feature a variety of structures developed by local artists. Ranging from shade areas made from recycled materials to lighting and lounge installations, guests will discover something new and learn about the city’s creative spirit, as well as its openness and opportunities, through the lens of small scale architecture. more Also new, the festival will use RFID wristband technology to streamline the ticketing process, shortening lines and enhancing opportunities for guest engagement.

Advance tickets will be mailed two-to-three weeks before the festival with instructions to register the wristband online. Attendees should also connect with local citydiscovery app, Olio City, serving as a digital guide to the festival.

Download the Olio City app for up-to-date info on the festival, artist discovery, local guides, and more.

Lineup LouFest continues its commitment to local bands, with nine acts hailing from, or with ties to, the St. Louis region. The daily lineup with stages and performance times will be

released as the event nears. (Official festival poster available here.)

Weezer Snoop Dogg Cage the Elephant Run the Jewels Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Spoon Huey Lewis & the News Marian Hill Lizzo Houndmouth Lecrae Robert Randolph & The Family Band

Hippo Campus The Record Company ZZ Ward Rainbow Kitten Surprise Mondo Cozmo Noname Future Thieves Middle Kids Mvstermind Ron Gallo Jonny P Harts Jess Nolan Chris Bandi Jack Grelle 1 8 A n d C o u n t i n g & TheOnlyEnsemble Beth Bombarra Mathias & the Pirates Starwolf Daily Performances by Robot+Bike on the LouKidz Stage Plus: Hail! Hail! Chuck Berry! A Celebration Honoring the Father of Rock N’ Roll About LouFest LouFest was founded in 2010 and will be celebrating its eighth year in St. Louis’ Forest Park. With steady growth in attendance each year, the festival continues as one of the city’s largest summer events. Featuring past acts such as Ms. Lauryn Hill, Chris Stapleton, LCD Soundsystem, Outkast, The Avett Brothers, The Killers, Billy Idol, Wilco, Arctic Monkeys, and Ludacris, the festival attracts a diverse variety of music acts and genres, spanning rock ‘n’ roll, hip hop, soul, funk, altcountry, folk, and jam. In addition to the music experience, LouFest highlights top restaurants in its Nosh Pit food court, as well as local retailers and artists in its Market Square, and a dedicated LouKidz zone for young music fans.

The festival works closely with Forest Park Forever, Gateway Greening and Metro, to create a sustainable, green footprint that

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reduces the carbon emissions of attendees while caring for the beauty of Forest Park.

Tickets are available through loufest.com. 1-Day tickets remain $60 and 2-Day tickets remain $95, inclusive of all fees. VIP tickets are $350 to the LouFest VIP lounge with complimentary beer, wine, and specialty libations all day, catered food servings, air conditioned restrooms and more.

Platinum VIP are $750 and offer concierge treatment with golf cart transportation, dedicated entrance, exclusive Platinum viewing areas and premium food and drink selections.

About Listen Live Entertainment Listen Live Entertainment (LLE) is a St. Louis-based production company that was created in 2009 to produce LouFest, a multiday music festival held in Forest Park. Now in its eighth year, the festival has welcomed over 200,000 music fans to Forest Park, and has received multiple awards and honors, including being voted as St. Louis’ “Best Music Festival” seven years in a row. Listen Live is owned and operated by a team of music and event industry professionals from St. Louis. The LLE team remains committed to its mission to build LouFest into a nationally recognized destination music festival featuring the best of St. Louis music, food, arts and culture all set in the heart of the city, Forest Park.

Pictured are scenes from previous LouFests.

Photos courtesy of LouFest.

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The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield is worthy of the legendary 16th president's name. There's nothing stuffy or boring about the site, which brings the19th century to life with 21st century technology. A visit to the museum is a great day trip as a full visit takes between two and three hours. Two movies – done much like those at Walt Disney World – provide an overview of the 16th president's life. Exhibits, separated by era, detail Lincoln's childhood, years in New Salem and historic presidency. Also on display through the end of the year is Cubs vs. Cardinals: The Rivalry, an exhibit that traces the history of Illinois' two favorite baseball teams. Jerseys, bats, gloves and spikes from some of the Cubs and Cardinals greatest players are on display. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is located at 212 North Sixth St. in downtown Springfield. Adult admission is $15 per adult, $6 for children and $12 for senior. That covers all exhibits and films. For more information, visit www.ALPLM.org or call 1-800-610-2094. Photos by Bill Tucker.

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Facing page: Likenesses of the Lincoln family inside the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, at top. Replicas of dresses worn by notable women in the 1860 era, center.

A replica of the announcement that Lincoln had defeated Stephen Douglas in their race for Congress, bottom left. A doll house inside Mrs. Lincoln's Attic, an interactive section of the museum designed for children, bottom right. This page: The exterior of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield, top. Youngsters, in period dress, sing a song from the 1800s in the museum's plaza, center. A scene showing Lincoln and others drafting the Emancipation Proclamation, bottom left. Cardinals jerseys in the Cubs vs.

Cardinals: The Rivalry exhibit, bottom right.

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The Litchfield Tourism Office has worked alongside local organizations to bring to you the most up to date calendar of 2017 Annual Litchfield Events. Events are added to the online calendar throughout the year; for the most up to date information log on to www.

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2017 Event Calendar: 2017 Litchfield Pickers Market Every second Sunday of the month from April - October (2017 Market Dates: April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8) 9 AM - 3 PM Downtown Litchfield beginning on the corner of Union Ave. (Route 16) and State St. St.T Louis;Ernst h i s Heating o p e& Cooling;E36720;5.25x5 n a i r m a(17Sp) rket, specializing in items prior to

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Admission Front Orchestra (rows A-F):$49 Orchestra (rows H-S):$39 Balcony:$29

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9 a.m. – Cowboy Church with Special Guest Jessy James 10 a.m. – Threshing & Sawmilling 11 a.m. – Tractor Games & Rodeo 12 p.m.-3 p.m. – Misty Ridge Band 12 p.m. – Antique Car Show 1 p.m. – Garden Tractor Pull, Prairieland Pullers 2 p.m. – Parade of Power Admission $5 Kids 12 and under FREE St. Michael's Church Picnic Saturday, August 26, 2017 Starting at 4:00pm St. Michael's Church 1 Michael Hollow Rd Michael, IL 62065 St. Michael's Church invites you to join the fun of the annual church picnic. Saturday following mass at 4 p.m. the dining hall will start

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Grafton's Music in the Park: Hill Wfor a challenge? Be a part of the annual Wood River Triathlon. The event will begin with a swim at the Aquatic Center, followed by a bike ride and run through the streets of Wood River. Volunteers are still needed. For more information or to volunteer, call (618) 251-3130.

TNI Volunteer Day Saturday, August 19, 2017 9:00am to 12:00pm The Nature Institute 2213 S. Levis Lane Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 466-9930 Want to lend a helping hand, but you aren't sure what to assist with?

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Monarch Butterfly Citizen Science Program Saturday, August 19, 2017 Starting at 2:00pm Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge HCR 82 Box 107 Brussels, IL 62013 (618) 883-2524 As monarch butterflies begin migrating south in late summer Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge invites the public to become citizen scientists and report monarch butterfly sightings and seasonal c h a n g e s i n t h e e n v i ro n m e n t during the Monarch Butterfly Citizen Science Program at 2 p.m.

Saturday, August 19. Participants should register by August 18. At this program, participants will learn the stages of a monarch butterfly's life cycle, how to watch for and report these stages, and how to attract monarch butterflies to their own backyards. Then participants will have the opportunity to register to become a citizen scientist with Journey North and share monarch butterfly sightings.

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Check-In/Will Call is located at the Alton Visitor Center, 200 Piasa St. Alton, IL 62002.

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Admission $20 $25 Day Of Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Amphitheater Monday, August 21, 2017 11:00am to 2:00pm Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater 1 Riverfront Drive Alton, IL 62002 (800) 258-6645 What better way to view the Solar Eclipse this year than to join the fun at the Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Alton Riverfront Amphitheater!

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previous years and we have a little of everything for everyone.”

A n a re a p ro d u c e m e rc h a n t Wi t h a t t r a c t i o n s f o r p e o p l e w i l l a r r i v e w i t h m o r e t h a n of all ages, the Coal Country 500 pumpkins from 4 inches in Chamber of Commerce’s 19th diameter to 45-50 pounds, along annual Fall Festival ushers in the with gourds, decorative squash autumn season from 10 a.m. to 4 a n d c i d e r. R e t u r n i n g f o r h e r p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, in Benld’s seventh year at the festival, an area woman will sell hand-made City Park.

“We like to think of our Fall decorated snowmen for Christmas Festival as a last fling of the decorating. Other exhibitors will summer or first event of the fall have for sale hand-made rag rugs, where area families can get out, h a n d - m a d e j e w e l r y, c l o t h i n g , have some fun and some great b a b y q u i l t s , k i t c h e n i t e m s , food before the cooler weather vintage furniture and hand-made arrives,” said Mickey Robinson, furniture. At least one vendor CCCC Executive Director. “We try will have hand-made Christmas to have attractions to appeal to all wreaths and grave blankets.

“They are beautiful,” Robinson ages in the family to bring a lot of people into the area and promote said of the wreaths and blankets. our region as a great place to “They normally sell out early and do business.” The Festival has start taking orders.” continuous free entertainment The Illinois Valley Economic t h ro u g h o u t t h e d a y a n d f re e D e v e l o p m e n t Corp’s displays and the perennial free Rehabilitation Center will have a train rides on the Coal Country large display of decorative items Choo Choo. for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving In conjunction with the Fall and Christmas that are handFestival, CCCC will sponsor the made by the Center ’s clients.

12th annual Tour de Coal bike The Illinois Valley’s handmade ride, a non-competitive biking large pumpkin yard decorations event that draws riders every a re w e l l k n o w n i n t h e a re a . year from the local area as well The Center ’s appearance at the as many parts of Illinois and Fall Festival is its largest fundMissouri. The ride offers three raiser of the year. The Chamber route options, 13.6 miles, 35 miles, waives the booth fee for this and and 64.8 miles. other non-profit groups such as One of the main features of churches and 501c organizations. the Fall Festival has always been There also will be some vendors who bring a myriad of “commercial” exhibitors selling products to Coal Country. There such things as Watkins products, are upward of 65 arts and crafts Tupperware, handbags, culinary exhibitors, a variety of food items and other products. vendors, and the opportunity for A mission of the Coal Country local businesses who are members C h a m b e r o f C o m m e rc e i s t o of the Chamber to introduce the bring people from outside the public to their goods and services. area to see what local businesses, “Our Fall Festival provides an especially our members, have to opportunity for people to do some offer. To that end, several local early Christmas shopping for businesses also will sponsor family members and friends, or exhibits during the Festival to pick up some unique decorating promote their products and items to decorate their homes services. Some of these local for fall and for the upcoming businesses will be selling their holidays,” Robinson said. “We products. Other Chamber are very picky about our vendors members will be giving out and some ofMARYVILLE the items offered WOMEN’S CENTER informational items or “fun are items people are ser notving likelywomen women freebies” to help people know to see at other festivals in the about their services. In the past area. About two-thirds of our few years a couple of these local exhibitors are returning from

members have used their booths to have a spot for children to play a game or to serve a snack.

The food vendors have people coming back to the festival each ye ar to munc h aw ay the day as they enjoy other sights. The vendors who are signed up for this year have quite a variety of delicious fare. Some of the choices that will be in the Food Court a re : I t a l i a n B e e f s a n d w i c h e s , barbecued ribs, pork steaks, cabbage rolls, rib-eye sandwiches, gyros, “big smokies”, and corn dogs. Freshly made kettlekorn will be offered, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Beyond the Food Court, there are vendors in the other vendor areas with food products, such as honey, c h o c o l a t e s , t a ff y, a n d f re s h l y baked goods.

If someone is interested in being a vendor in the arts and crafts area, please call Mickey at 217710-5218, drop in at Hebenstreit Apartments in downtown Benld (218 E. Central), or email your name, mailing address and product list to mrer@ madisontelco.com. Look also for the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more details.

Mark your calendar for September 23 as a day to do gift buying and have a delicious lunch in Benld City Park at the CCCC Fall Festival.

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The magical story of a boy's search for the real meaning of Christmas comes to life when real railroad trains depart St. Louis Union Station for a round-trip journey to the "North Pole."

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"Landline"

There's an eye-popping scene in the new film "Landline" when our heroine is walking around New York City and decides to check her phone messages.

So get this: She walks over to some weird curb-side contraption, puts in a quarter and lifts a black plastic receiver to her ear. It gets weirder: She has to listen to each message on some sort of home-based bizarre recording machine.

For audiences of a certain age, that scene in this sweetly bittersweet drama perfectly captures the pre-cellphone, preFacebook era of the mid-1990s. We actually had to find pay phones and wait hours for our calls to get answered. What we did in the meantime told you something about us.

Technology back then may have been slow and adorably primitive but "Landline " proves personal relationships were just as messy and complicated. The film might be set in 1995 but the issues it raises are always current — how hard it is to keep families together, holding onto love, forgiveness and sisterhood. It's a rom-com but everywhere love seems to be crumbling.

"Landline" reunites much of the team behind 2014's strong pregnancy comedy "Obvious Child" — actress Jenny Slate, director and co-writer Gillian Robespierre and co-writer Elisabeth Holm. It's tart, sad, honest, funny, unsentimental and yet very sentimental. Hey, what can we say? The 1990s were weird. (Remember "The Macarena"?)

At the core of this film is three women at different stages of life confronting fidelity, with Slate playing a suddenly hesitant fiancee, her mother (Edie Falco, superb) simmering in what seems a broken marriage, and a rebellious younger daughter (played beautifully by Abby Quinn) unsure how to make lasting ties to people.

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

RUNNING TIME: 96 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Girls Trip"

Get ready to know the name Tiffany Haddish. If there were such a thing as Comedy Oscars, she would win for "Girls Trip."

Like Melissa McCarthy in "Bridesmaids," Haddish steals this film from her big-name co-stars: Queen Latifah, Regina Hall and Jada Pinkett Smith. All four actresses have shining moments of comedy and heart in director Malcolm D. Lee's ode to female friendships, thanks to the winning script by Kenya Barris ("black-ish") and Tracy Oliver ("Barbershop: The Next Cut"), but Haddish emerges as the most memorable. She has a scene with a grapefruit that will go down in the annals of hilarious movie moments.

The "Girls Trip" here is to the Essence Festival in New Orleans. A group of friends who called themselves the Flossy Posse back in college in the '90s travel there for a long-awaited reunion after one of their members, self-help guru Ryan (Hall), is invited to give the festival's keynote speech. She's joined by her longtime besties: Journalist Sasha (Latifah), who runs a celebrity-gossip website; Lisa (Pinkett Smith), an uptight, divorced nurse with two young children, and brash, outspoken Dina (Haddish), who hasn't stopped partying since graduation.

Ryan and her retired football star husband Stewart (Mike Coulter) have billed themselves as the couple that has it all, and they have a lot riding on her Essence appearance: They're poised to sign a major corporate contract at the festival that would bring them Oprah-level success. Their agent (Kate Walsh), who insists on awkwardly using street slang, warns Ryan against getting too "turned" over her girls' weekend, lest she jeopardize the deal.

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

RUNNING TIME: 122 minutes.

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

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"Atomic Bomb"

People don't usually move very fast in Cold War thrillers.

Mostly, the only time anyone runs is right before they get shot in the back. Most of the "action" happens in a film cabinet, down a back alley or with a silencer. The classic Cold War tale — which is to say a John le Carre one — is characterized by a deathly stillness: grave faces meeting under gray clouds.

This is not quite so in "Atomic Blonde," a post-war thriller set in the final moments of the Cold War (1989 Berlin) starring Charlize Theron as the MI6 spy Lorraine Broughton. She's not your traditional European operator. Let's just say that if Theron's Broughton turned up in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," the old boys would've soiled their trench coats.

Broughton is black and blue at the opening of David Leitch's "Atomic Blonde," and the first thought is that Theron must be licking her wounds from playing Furiosa in "Mad Max: Fury Road." If that film didn't prove that Theron is today's most badass action star, "Atomic Blonde" — while not anywhere near the kinetic explosion of "Fury Road" — will certainly make it official.

The bruises turn out to be from the story she soon relates.

Broughton spends the movie in a testy interrogation with her MI6 boss (Toby Jones) and a CIA chief (John Goodman). The mission she recounts is her dispatching to West Berlin to assist the station chief there, David Percival (a zany James McAvoy), in recovering a missing list with the names of every British asset — something the Russians are rather keen to obtain.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sequences of strong violence, language throughout and some sexuality/nudity."

RUNNING TIME: 114 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"An Inconvenient Sequel"

Ten years ago, "An Inconvenient Truth," the groundbreaking, Oscar-winning film about Al Gore and his passionate climate change activism, ended with a simple challenge: "Are you ready to change the way you live? The climate crisis can be solved."

A decade later, the former vice president and Nobel Peace Prize winner is the first to concede that not enough of the world has met that challenge — and that what IS being done, isn't being done fast enough. "Wow, we could lose this struggle," he recalls thinking at one point.

But that moment of doubt, recounted in "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power," was apparently just that: a moment.

The overriding sentiment in this sequel is one of optimism.

Now, that may come as a surprise to many, especially given what we journalists would call one heck of a news peg: The decision by President Donald Trump, in June, to withdraw the United States from the 2015 Paris climate accord — a landmark pact that Gore worked tirelessly to help achieve. (Indeed, directors Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk went back to the editing room to update their movie with this momentous news.)

But, as this sequel makes clear, Gore's not looking to the White House — or the presidential Twitter feed — to fuel his optimism.

He's looking instead to countries like Chile, rapidly increasing its use of renewable energy. In the U.S., he's looking to individual governors, business leaders, mayors — like Dale Ross of Georgetown, Texas, who with one small scene pretty much becomes the breakout star of this film. The jovial Ross is a conservative Republican, and mayor of, in his words, "the reddest city in the reddest county in Texas." But he tells Gore that his city went green because it made economic sense for his constituents.

RATED: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America "for thematic elements and some troubling images."

RUNNING TIME: 98 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"The Emoji Movie"

There are five stages of grief in preparing to watch "The Emoji Movie." The first is denial that this actually exists. The second is anger that now even storytelling has been reduced to those reductive blobs. The third is bargaining that, hey, they made "The Lego Movie" work against all odds so maybe some smart folks actually pulled this off. The fourth is depression that all movies ideas are just doomed to confuse "brands" for "ideas."

And the fifth is acceptance that, yes, of course that's where we're headed so let's pull up a seat and make the most of it.

The good news is "The Emoji Movie," co-written and directed by Tony Leondis, is not evil. The bad news is it's just mediocre, or in emoji parlance, simply "meh."

It does not come close to achieving the joy and wonder of, say, "Toy Story," ''Inside Out" or "The Lego Movie" although it appears to borrow heavily from all in its central conceit that anthropomorphized emojis have families and ambitions but also exist solely to serve a particular smart phone owner. "The Emoji Movie" takes us into the world of Alex's phone — he's an awkward high school freshman who is stressed out about what to text the girl he has a crush on. His friend advises him that "words are stupid" so he goes for a good old emoji.

Little does he know in the emoji app it's Gene's first day of work. Gene (T.J. Miller) is supposed to be the "meh" symbol, but the excitable yellow blob alternates between all emotions and can't stick to the one he's supposed to have, like his parents Mary Meh (Jennifer Coolidge) and Mel Meh (Steven Wright), who deadpan lines like "I'm so mad at you right now." Also, should we be thinking about the implications of aging and procreating emojis? Probably not, but it's still a particularly weird and uncomfortable idea.

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

RUNNING TIME 86 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two mehs out of four.

"Wind River"

For Taylor Sheridan, the West is still alive with frontier tragedies and genre thrills, even if hopelessness has moved in and blanketed the land.

"Wind River" makes it a kind of trilogy for Sheridan, the writer behind the West Texas neo-Western "Hell or High Water" and the Mexican border drug crime drama "Sicario."

In "Wind River," he shifts to a Wyoming Native American reservation and behind the camera, but the atmosphere is still rich and familiar: big open spaces with misery all around.

Whereas the Oscar-nominated "Hell or High Water" had a bright, comic punch, "Wind River" is more in the heavily somber register of "Sicario." When one father who has lost a daughter consoles another, he advises him to confront the heartache headon: "Take the pain." It's something of a mission statement for Sheridan, whose neo-Westerns are filled with deeply burdened men making painful sacrifices.

Sheridan's latest (his second time directing following the little-seen 2011 horror film "Vile") is set around the Wind River Reservation in a wintery Wyoming where, as one character says, "snow and silence are the only things that haven't been taken."

The reservation, shrouded in violence, drugs and poverty, is an ominous place where American flags wave upside down.

It's there that Corey Lambert (Jeremy Renner) discovers a freshly frozen body five miles into the mountains. He is a Fish & Wildlife agent who spends most of his time defending livestock by shooting predators with a rifle. Mountain lions nabbing cattle is what brought him, by snow mobile, to the remote crime site. The body, an 18-year-old Native American girl named Natalie (Kelsey Asbille) is barefoot, despite the snow and the cold, and she's been raped.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong violence, a rape, disturbing images and lanuage."

RUNNING TIME: 111 minutes.

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

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Grief blankets reservation in "Wind River"

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press For Taylor Sheridan, the West is still alive with frontier tragedies and genre thrills, even if hopelessness has moved in and blanketed the land.

"Wind River" makes it a kind of trilogy for Sheridan, the writer behind the West Texas neo-Western "Hell or High Water" and the Mexican border drug crime drama "Sicario." In "Wind River," he shifts to a Wyoming Native American reservation and behind the camera, but the atmosphere is still rich and familiar: big open spaces with misery all around.

Whereas the Oscar-nominated "Hell or High Water" had a bright, comic punch, "Wind River" is more in the heavily somber register of "Sicario." When one father who has lost a

daughter consoles another, he advises him to confront the heartache head-on: "Take the pain." It's something of a mission statement for Sheridan, whose neo-Westerns are filled with deeply burdened men making painful sacrifices.

Sheridan's latest (his second time directing following the little-seen 2011 horror film "Vile") is set around the Wind River Reservation in a wintery Wyoming where, as one character says, "snow and silence are the only things that haven't been taken." The reservation, shrouded in violence, drugs and poverty, is an ominous place where American flags wave upside down.

It's there that Corey Lambert (Jeremy Renner) discovers a freshly frozen body five miles into the mountains. He is a Fish & Wildlife agent who spends most of his time defending livestock by shooting predators

with a rifle. Mountain lions nabbing cattle is what brought him, by snow mobile, to the remote crime site. The body, an 18-year-old Native American girl named Natalie (Kelsey Asbille) is barefoot, despite the snow and the cold, and she's been raped. Her lungs, Lambert guesses, eventually froze and burst as she fled from miles away.

The investigation, though, is for the FBI. The agency is so thin in rural Wyoming that it dispatches an agent from Las Vegas: Jane Banner (Elizabeth Olsen) who lacks even a good enough winter coat. But Banner quickly shows her strengths and intelligently conscripts Lambert, an experienced tracker, to aid her. "This isn't the land of backup," she's told. "This is the land of you're on your own."

The dead girl is revealed to be the

daughter of a close friend of Lambert's (Gil Birmingham). Birmingham, whose too-brief performance is one of noble weariness, is one of many Native Americans who populate the cast and lend "Wind River" both excellent acting and ethnic authenticity — even if its leads, and thus the story's point-of-view, are white. When the police visit the family's home, they find a broken household. An opened door reveals the guilt-ridden mother bloodily slashing at her wrists. The door, bizarrely, is simply closed.

Though Sheridan's control of the tale is, up until now, fairly total — particularly for an inexperienced filmmaker — the sense that he is overplaying his hand (and wallowing a little too enthusiastically in a sea of grief) begins to set in.

"Kidnap" – flawed but enjoyable

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge There's got to be no greater fearful moment for a parent than when facing a danger to their child. I try to understand these things, not being a parent myself.

I understand separation anxiety; I get a little touchy when someone asks to borrow my favorite pen.

The premise about this weekend's biggest surprise at the depleted Box Office was a story about an Oscar winner who loses her child in an attempted vehicular abduction. It's called "Kidnap" and I'm most worried by the fact that it was delayed from its original release last December (a bad sign) and retooled to lose some of its already-lean running time to get out there at a meager seventy-six minutes (a terrible sign

for a live-action title). Turns out I was wrong. It's exciting and full of thrilling moments that had me - figuratively, of course - on the proverbial edge of my seat. Maybe Halle Berry can class up anything?

Troubled mom Karla Dyson (Berry) tries to make a good day for her son, Frankie (Sage Correa).

I s a y s h e ' s t ro u b l e d b e c a u s e she's the kind of mom that takes h i m t o w o rk w ith he r w he re she's the most elegant waitress I've ever seen at a greasy diner slinging hash and attitude to the Millennials that try to get her goat.

Frankie’s got a dad. And Dad’s got a new, younger, pediatrician wife. Or so goes the brief inward look we get into what ails Karla via her one-sided cell phone conversations. She’s locked in a custody battle and trying to do right for herself and her kid, but

mostly herself. During the one quick minute she decides to turn away from a puppet show to speak to the lawyer, ironically-precocious Frankie is gone. Poof! Just like you imagine, he’s gone in the blink of an eye and Karla goes into easy panic mode when he doesn’t come at her commanding calls. But soft, on yonder horizon a light breaks.

It’s Frankie and his tangle of black curls. He’s being corralled into an ’80 Ford Mustang by someone we can just see enough of to realize they’re a dangerous stranger.

And she’s off. Karla springs into action like a Mother Bear going after a cub when a wayward hiker interlopes into their campground.

Here’s where the movie both shines and feels a little heavyhanded. Berry’s terrific as a victim. She can show you deep fear in those deeper dark eyes. She

can soothe you with confidence as a tough customer when she bares her teeth. She anchors a good chunk of this film alone in her Chrysler minivan (and they should get some props by the way. She puts that thing through its paces and it delivers!), talking to herself and trying to flag down assistance from anywhere without that cell phone she dropped back in the park. But the one thing Halle – or at least her character – is not is a good driver. I would have run that old car off the road seven ways from sundown in the time it takes her to contemplate what to do, what not to do, and how to let the bad guys think they’re getting away with her boy.

There’s two would-be abductors in that car, Terry (Lew Temple) and Margo (Chris McGinn).

Margo is a mouthy, dirty monster.

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When the B-plot gets underway and cars are taken out of the equation, she proves to be just awful. Terry, on the other hand, doesn’t offer much in the way of personality at all. In fact, his appearance looks like every image I’ve ever seen of the enigmatic musician Leon Redbone, vague and hidden behind oversize glasses, mustache, and hat. He could be anyone and that’s what makes this mockingly thrilling.

That said, I enjoyed this movie despite its many flaws. Only seventy-six minutes and I could point to an easy five or eight more that could have hit the Cutting Room floor.

"Kidnap" runs 76 minutes and is rated R for violence and peril. I give this film two and a half stars out of four.

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Religion Ancient church in England a keeper of history

By JERRY HARMER Associated Press KEMPLEY, England (AP) — I'm lost in a world of hedges. The narrow lanes crowd in. I drive ever slower, looking for a signpost. Just as I think I'm lost, a squat, square tower and a weather vane peep above the greenery.

St. Mary's Church, in Kempley, in Gloucestershire, western England, is a hidden gem. The hidden, I've realized. The gem I'm about to discover.

I push open the door and the first thing I notice is how cool it is inside. Then I freeze.

But it's nothing to do with the temperature.

Painted on the bare, stone wall opposite is a

large circular pattern. It's so unexpected that for a second I wonder if it's graffiti. Then I see another design, then another, and more, off to my right, in the chancel. It isn't immediately clear what they are: the reds, ochres and yellows are muted, the paint faded.

Many of the paintings have adorned this ancient, tiny church, just 30 paces from altar to back wall of the tower, for about 900 years.

Experts from the United Kingdom's Courtauld Institute of Art say they're among the most complete and best preserved medieval wall paintings in Northern Europe.

I'm standing in what amounts to one of the finest art galleries you've never heard of.

As I walk around, conscious of the echo off

the stone walls, I start to make sense of what I'm seeing: Bible scenes, saints, the apostles, Christ and the Apocalypse.

It's remarkable they've survived so long, and lucky. During the Reformation, that tumultuous period of doctrinal strife ushered in by Henry VIII, an estimated 90 percent of English religious art was destroyed. As part of that widespread iconoclasm the Kempley murals were whitewashed. They were not rediscovered or restored for centuries.

Pausing, I imagine the artists, probably monks, working painstakingly on wooden scaffolding, stretching up into the barrelvaulted ceiling, brushes in hand, sometime around the year 1130. I think too of the

congregation — illiterate peasants for whom the Latin church service would have been little more than gobbledygook, and of how important the images would have been in teaching them the Christian story.

It's easy to think about this because there's no one around to disturb me. St. Mary's Church is truly off the beaten path. I sit on one of the plain, wooden pews, gaze at the walls, and soak in the delicious, heavy silence.

You don't have to be religious to be enthralled by old churches. I'm not. What I love is their role as the keepers of history, written there in their stones, carvings and paintings. A thousand years of clues, stretching back to the Normans and before.

GUIDE to LOCAL HOUSES of WORSHIP and CHURCH DIRECTORY

EDEN CHURCH 903 N. Second Street Edwardville, IL 62025 656-4330

407 Edwardsville Rd. (Rt. 162) Troy, IL 62294 667-6241 Andy Adams, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 10:35 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Youth Services New Life Student Ministry www.troyumc.org

“O SON OF MAN! Thous dost wish for gold and I desire thy freedom from it. Thou thinkest thyself rich in its possession, and I recognize thy wealth in they sancity therefrom.” ~ 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

John Roberts, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship: Traditional Service 8:00 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM Contemporary Service 10:30 AM

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MOUNT JOY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF EDWARDSVILLE

327 Olive Street • Edw, IL 656-0845 Steve Jackson, Pastor 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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Sunday Service ~ 10 am Wednesday ~ 7 pm Search for Truth Bible Study as requested.

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Traditional Worship: 9:00 a.m.

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ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

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

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8:45 a.m. ~ Contemporary Worship 9:45 a.m. ~ Sunday School 10:45 a.m. ~ Traditional Worship Free Friday Lunch - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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NEW BETHEL UNITED METHODIST

131 N. Main St., Glen Carbon, IL 288-5700 Dr. Penelope H. Barber Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 & 10:30a.m.

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

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

Mid-Week - Every Wednesday evening Wed. Night Meal - 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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

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The Arts

For The Edge

Tony Tasset's "Deer, 2015" will be installed at Laumeier Sculpture Park.

Laumeier acquires Tony Tasset's "Deer, 2015" For The Edge Laumeier Sculpture Park announced recently the acquisition and upcoming installation of a new sculpture by artist Tony Tasset, whose Eye, 2007, is already one of the most iconic sculptures in the Park. Tasset’s Deer, 2015, is a larger-than-life, 12-foot-tall sculpture of a white-tailed doe made of painted, steel-reinforced fiberglass. The major acquisition honors and celebrates the nonprofit organization’s 40th Anniversary year.

The sculpture will be accessioned into Laumeier’s Permanent Collection and installed in the Way Field in August 2017.

Tony Tasset is arguably one of the most inventive sculptors working in the United States today. Since the mid-1990s, he has created increasingly ambitious sculptures; his cunning work explores how we collectively dwell in the landscape.

Deer celebrates the unique environment created when art frames nature. The artwork’s size suggests how nature is out of balance in today’s urban and suburban spaces, and how humans impact the species around us. The surreal juxtaposition of the super-sized deer emerging from the woods dramatizes the relationship of what it means to be human, the identity of sculpture and their respective places in nature.

“As one of the first and largest dedicated sculpture parks in the country, Laumeier Sculpture Park has set many of the standards for public practice that combine curated public art with the interpretation and stewardship of a traditional indoor museum,” said Dana Turkovic, Associate Curator at Laumeier Sculpture Park. “Tasset’s Deer has the potential to become a new icon of the cultural landscape of the Park, serving as both a welcoming hostess and photo opportunity for Laumeier’s 300,000 annual visitors.”

The Big Dinner Fundraiser Laumeier will host The Big Dinner fundraiser on Saturday, September 23, in celebration of the arrival of Deer and the close of Laumeier’s 40th Anniversary year. The Big Dinner features a unique outdoor dining experience, drinks, entertainment and more in the Park under the stars. Board Members, Members, donors and friends will be acknowledged and thanked for their support throughout the Park’s 40-year history. Patron, donor and sponsor guests will enjoy an exclusive pre-event VIP Reception with artist Tony Tasset. Ages 21 and up only; reservations are $250–$500 (no physical tickets). Visit www. laumeier.org/big-dinner to purchase online.

What: The Big Dinner Where: Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri 63127 When: Friday, September 23, 6:30 p.m.

Co-Chairs: Alison Ferring, Matt Harvey, Suzanne Sierra, Mary Ann Srenco

Sponsors: Alison and John Ferring, Edward Jones, Nancy and Ken Kranzberg, Mary Ann and Andy Srenco, Washington University in St. Louis, Husch Blackwell, Carol and Michael Staenberg In-kind support provided by Cheree Berry Paper.

Deer Campaign Donors Dorte Bjerregaard and Jim Probstein Foundation for Sunset Hills Jiamin and Michael Dierberg Alison and John Ferring Nancy and Ken Kranzberg Ramsey Maune Sue McCollum Patricia and David Schlafly Karen and Jim Shaughnessy Laura and Paul Shaughnessy Susan and David Sherman Mary Ann and Andy Srenco Pam and Greg Trapp William Shearburn Gallery, Julie and William Shearburn Sherry and Gary Wolff About the Artist Tony Tasset was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1960. He received his B.F.A. at the Art Academy of Cincinnati in 1983 and his M.F.A. at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1985. Tasset works with video, photography, bronze, wax, fiberglass, film and even taxidermy. His work employs wisdom and wit and continuously contends with the trappings of Modernism, Postmodern theory, pop culture and the universal human emotions associated with love, loss, frailty and beauty. Tasset's work is in the permanent collections of prestigious museums including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Museum Fur Moderne Kunst, Frankfurt, among others.

40th Anniversary Activities Laumeier Sculpture Park kicked off its 40th Anniversary year on July 1, 2016, with proclamations from the St. Louis County Council and the City of Sunset Hills naming it “Laumeier Sculpture Park Day.” Later that same month, Laumeier presented a free performance of musical selections in celebration of the Park. The performance was organized

by Laumeier ’s 2016 In-Residence: Composer Dr. Barbara Harbach and Conductor Dr. James Henry, both faculty at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Online, Laumeier published 40 Ways to Celebrate Laumeier ’s 40th Anniversary in quarterly installments throughout the anniversary year, and recently concluded a

year-long historical highlights campaign on Facebook and Instagram (#tbt, #laumeier40, #lovelaumeier). Laumeier continues to work with Paradowski Creative to develop an interactive microsite to celebrate the Park and its history.

The microsite is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and set to launch by the end of this summer.

History of Laumeier Sculpture Park In 1968, Mrs. Matilda Laumeier bequeathed the first 72 acres of the future Laumeier Sculpture Park to St. Louis County in memory of her husband, Henry Laumeier. In 1976, local artist Ernest Trova gifted 40 artworks, with an estimated market value of approximately one million dollars, to St. Louis County for the formation of a sculpture park and gallery. Laumeier Sculpture Park opened as part of the St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation system on July 7, 1976, and was officially incorporated one year later.

Forty years, 650 artist commissions and exhibitions, and 8,000 education programs later, Laumeier has grown to 105 acres showcasing 60 works of large-scale outdoor sculpture.

In 2015, Laumeier closed its first major capital campaign, Sculpting the Future, which culminated in the renovation of the Laumeier ’s 1917 Estate House into the Kranzberg Education Lab and the construction of the new Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center for exhibitions, programs and events.

The nonprofit arts organization is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and operates in a uniquely successful private / public partnership with St. Louis County Parks. Projects and programs are supported by the Mark Twain Laumeier Endowment Fund, the Regional Arts Commission, the Missouri Arts Council, the Arts and Education Council of St. Louis and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Free and open daily, Laumeier serves 300,000 visitors of all ages each year through sculpture conservation, education programs, temporary exhibitions and public events.

Laumeier Sculpture Park: Engaging the community through art and nature / Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the first and largest sculpture parks in the country.

Laumeier is an internationally recognized, nonprofit arts organization that is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and operates in partnership with St. Louis County Parks. Laumeier presents 60 works of large-scale outdoor sculpture in a 105-acre park located in the heart of St. Louis County. Free and open daily, Laumeier serves 300,000 visitors of all ages each year through sculpture conservation, education programs, temporary exhibitions and public events.

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The Arts Artistic adventures The Rep announces its 2017-18 Studio Theatre season

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis has announced its 2017-2018 Studio Theatre season: Heisenberg, October 25-November 12, 2017, Faceless, January 17-February 4, 2018 and Caught, March 7-25, 2018.

Heisenberg, by Simon Stephens and directed by The Rep’s Augustin Family Artistic Director Steven Woolf, opens the season.

A serendipitous encounter at a London train station propels two very different people into a shared orbit. Georgie is crass, deeply odd and impulsive. On a whim, she kisses the neck of Alex, a much older and more subdued man who is sitting by himself. In the unexpected conversations that follow, Georgie and Alex discover shared passions amidst the uncertainty of personal connection.

This life-affirming play uncovers the extraordinary in the everyday.

Next up is Faceless, by Selina Filligner and directed by BJ Jones.

Two young women face off in a courtroom, locked in a battle of wills and theologies. Susie Glenn, 18, is on trial. Radicalized online into planning acts of terrorism, she’s zealously committed to her cause. Her prosecutor, Claire Fathi, is a Harvard-educated Muslim woman who lives the faith that Susie professes to understand.

Their edgy exchanges create a propulsive, escalating tension that makes this brilliantly topical play a true legal thriller.

T h e S t u d i o T h e a t re s e r i e s concludes with Caught, by Christopher Chen and directed by The Rep’s associate artistic director Seth Gordon. In the era of “fake news,” Caught creates a bracingly unique experience that will keep you wondering what’s real and what’s theatre. An art exhibition by a Chinese dissident is the first phase of a multi-layered puzzle, which presents the audience with an ever-changing set of rules.

Chen’s piece deftly examines the blurred lines between truth and artifice, both in the theatre and in life.

Season ticket packages for The Rep’s 2017-2018 Studio Theatre series are on sale now.

By purchasing season tickets, subscribers can save substantially o v e r t h e c o s t o f p u rc h a s i n g individual show tickets and enjoy exclusive benefits. Studio Theatre subscription packages range from $108-$167 for all three shows.

Studio Theatre single tickets will go on sale in October.

For more information about The Rep’s 2017-2018 season or to purchase subscriptions, visit repstl. org, call The Rep Box Office at 314-968-4925 or drop by the box office in person at the LorettoHilton Center for Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves.

Fox set for U.S. Bank Broadway Series

The Fabulous Fox Theatre announces a new U.S. Bank Broadway Series season ticket package with a “pick one” option for subscribers will go on sale August 1.

HAMILTON is no longer available as part of

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a Season Package. The new sixshow package will include: THE BODYGUARD, ON YOUR FEET!, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING & I, SCHOOL OF ROCK and THE COLOR PURPLE. The sixth show of the package will be selected from the following series specials: THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, THE WIZARD OF OZ, CHICAGO, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC or A CHRISTMAS CAROL. “The owners and associates of the Fabulous Fox are thrilled at the positive response to HAMILTON making its St. Louis debut on our stage next April,” says President and CEO Jack Feivou. “It has always been the intent of the Fox and the HAMILTON producers that a substantial number of tickets be available for single ticket sales so we have closed its sale on the season ticket package. The single ticket on sale date for HAMILTON will be announced later. We are fortunate however to have an amazing lineup of specials this season including THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and more. We are pleased to offer this new package beginning August 1.”

More information about each show, season ticket benefits and how to purchase season tickets is available at www.fabulousfox.com, by calling Fox season ticket services at 314535-1700 or by visiting the Fox Box Office at 531 N. Grand.

THE BODYGUARD | October 3 – 15, 2017 Based on the smash hit film, the award-winning musical will star Grammy® Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox! Former Secret Service agent turned b o d y g u a rd , F r a n k F a r m e r, i s hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker.

Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love.

A breathtakingly romantic thriller, THE BODYGUARD features a host of irresistible classics including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “One Moment in Time,” “Saving All My Love,” “Run to You,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and one of the biggest selling songs of all time – “I Will Always Love You.” ON YOUR FEET! | November 7 – 19, 2017 From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. From international superstardom to life-threatening tragedy, ON YOUR FEET! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet. Directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Aw a r d ® w i n n e r A l e x a n d e r Dinelaris (Birdman), ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter century - and one of the most inspiring stories in music history.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I | November 28 –

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December 10, 2017 Two worlds collide in the Lincoln Center Theater production of this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, directed by Bartlett Sher. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival, THE KING AND I is “too beautiful to miss” (New York Magazine).

SCHOOL OF ROCK | January 16 – 28, 2018 SCHOOL OF ROCK is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and “an inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bassslapping, mind-blowing rock band.

This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater ’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage.

Vanity Fair raves, “fists of all ages shall be pumping!”

THE COLOR PURPLE | March 20 – April 1, 2018 THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an allnew "ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle. With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues,

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THE COLOR PURPLE gives an exhilarating new spirit to this P u l i t z e r P r i z e - w i n n i n g s t o r y.

This production is a stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South. It’s the musical sensation that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.”

Experience the exhilarating power of this Tony-winning triumph!

Series Specials Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production o f A n d r e w L l o y d We b b e r ’ s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA returns for a limited engagement May 9-20. Back by popular demand, THE BOOK OF MORMON will close out the season May 29 - June 3. A CHRISTMAS CAROL makes its 27th holiday appearance December 14-17. The enchanting Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA plays December 27-31. A new production of the beloved classic Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC runs February 2-4. The family favorite THE WIZARD OF OZ, will delight St. Louis’ audiences February 23-25.

CHICAGO, the razzle dazzle tale of sin and celebrity, will make its way to the Fabulous Fox March 2-4.

On-sale dates for individual shows will be announced at a later date. Groups of 15 or more should call 314-535-2900 for special rates and reservations. The Broadway Series at the Fabulous Fox Theatre is presented by U.S. Bank.

The Rep to host "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis is proud to announce its cast and creative team for its 20172018 season opener, "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime." This talented group of artists will bring the 2015 Tony Award winner for Best Play to The Rep stage, September 6 – October 1.

Written by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon and

directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, this immersive and thrilling play follows the journey of 15-yearold Christopher as he investigates the murder of his neighbor’s dog.

As one of the very first regional p ro d u c t i o n s o f T h e C u r i o u s Incident, The Rep’s production will have a unique flavor from prior runs in New York City and London. Dodge and her creative team will present a production rich in imagination, one that uses movement and choreography to express the unexpected ways in which Christopher sees the world.

Making his Rep debut, Nick LaMedica leads the Curious Incident cast as Christopher.

LaMedica recently appeared in the first national and international tours of War Horse, as well as productions of As You Like It and Benediction at Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

The principal cast includes Jimmy Kieffer as Christopher ’s father, Ed, Kathleen Wise (The Winslow Boy, 2015) as Christopher’s mentor, Siobhan, Dale Hodges (Noises Off, 2014) as neighbor Mrs. Alexander and Amy Blackman as Christopher’s mother, Judy.

Rounding out the cast are Kevin Cutts (Double Indemnity, 2013), D a t h a n B . Wi l l i a m s , K a - L i n g Cheung, Michael Baxter and Laiona Michelle.

Led by Dodge, who directed The Rep’s celebrated 2013 production of Cabaret, the creative staff includes scenic designer Narelle Sissons (To Kill a Mockingbird, 2017), costume designer Leon Wiebers, lighting designer Matthew Richards (Woman Before a Glass, 2007) and sound designer Fitz Patton (All the Way, 2015). Emilee Buchheit will stage manage the production.

The Rep's production of "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" is sponsored by The Fischer Family.

Subscriptions to The Rep’s 20172018 season are currently on sale, and can be purchased online at repstl.org, by calling the Box Office at 314-968-4925 or visiting the Loretto-Hilton Center at 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University) from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The Arts Arts calendar Thursday, Aug. 17

The Muny: Newsies, Forest Park, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Stages St. Louis: 9 to 5 The Musical, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 20, 2017 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Friday, Aug. 18

St. Louis Fringe Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017 St. Louis World's Fare, World's Fair Pavilion, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 20, 2017 Darkening of The Sun Festival, Hawk Arrow Springs, Runs until Aug. 21 Eclipse Weekend: Perryvile Solar Fest, Perry County, Runs until Aug. 21 Great American Solar Ecplise Events in St. Clair, MO, St. Clair, Runs until Aug. 21, 2017 The Muny: Newsies, Forest Park, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Stages St. Louis: 9 to 5 The Musical, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 20, 2017 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs Until January 7, 2018 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Saturday, Aug. 19

St. Louis Fringe Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017 St. Louis World's Fare, World's Fair Pavilion, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 20, 2017 Darkening of The Sun Festival, Hawk Arrow Springs, Runs until Aug. 21 Eclipse Weekend: Perryvile Solar Fest, Perry County, Runs until Aug. 21 Great American Solar Ecplise Events in St. Clair, MO, St. Clair, Runs until Aug. 21, 2017 2017 St. Louis Speed Festival, Gateway Motorsports Park, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017

Herculaneum Total Solar Eclipse Weekend, Herculaneum City Park, Runs until Aug. 20, 2017 The Muny: Newsies, Forest Park, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Stages St. Louis: 9 to 5 The Musical, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 20, 2017 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Sunday, Aug. 20

St. Louis Fringe Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017 St. Louis World's Fare, World's Fair Pavilion, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 20, 2017 Darkening of The Sun Festival, Hawk Arrow Springs, Runs until Aug. 21 Eclipse Weekend: Perryvile Solar Fest, Perry County, Runs until Aug. 21 Great American Solar Ecplise Events in St. Clair, MO, St. Clair, Runs until Aug. 21, 2017 2017 St. Louis Speed Festival, Gateway Motorsports Park, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017 Herculaneum Total Solar Eclipse Weekend, Herculaneum City Park, Runs until Aug. 20, 2017 The Muny: Newsies, Forest Park, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Stages St. Louis: 9 to 5 The Musical, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Monday, Aug. 21

St. Louis Fringe Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017 Darkening of The Sun Festival, Hawk Arrow Springs Eclipse Weekend: Perryvile Solar Fest, Perry County Great American Solar Ecplise Events in St. Clair, MO, St. Clair 2017 St. Louis Speed Festival,

Gateway Motorsports Park, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 G a rd e n o f G l a s s , M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Tuesday, Aug. 22

St. Louis Fringe Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017 2017 St. Louis Speed Festival, Gateway Motorsports Park, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis

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St. Louis Fringe Festival, Across St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017 2017 St. Louis Speed Festival, Gateway Motorsports Park, St. Louis, Runs until Aug. 26, 2017

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The Arts Artistic adventures Registration open for Litchfiled arts and crafts event

The Litchfield Tourism Office would like to announce that registration is open for the October 8th Litchfield Pickers Market, Art & Crafter vendor booths. Once again as a final hurrah for the 2017 Pickers Market season, this Litchfield Pickers Market will not only incorporate the vintage, antique, and refurbished items, but it will be a special month featuring the creative talents of Artisans and Crafters. This market will be a one stop shop for visitors to accomplish all of their unique shopping in one convenient and fun location!

Litchfield Tourism and Prairie Pickers would like to invite you to be an art vendor for the October 8, 2017 Litchfield Pickers Market! The Litchfield Pickers Market takes place every second Sunday of the month from 9 AM to 3 PM in downtown Litchfield beginning on the corner of Union Avenue (Route 16) and State Street. During the market, the streets are filled with around 100 vendors specializing in all items prior to 1980. During the October 9th Market, a special section will be allocated to Artisans and Crafters.

All items must be handcrafted by participants, and no buy/sell or retail mass marketed merchandise is allowed.

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Laumeier Sculpture Park announces schedule

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

For more information call (314) 615-5278.

Spring & Summer Art Classes & Workshops Laumeier Sculpture Park offers education programs for all ages as multi-day classes and one-day workshops for youth, teens, adults and families. Art Classes and Workshops provide participants with a focused experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Art Classes and Workshops are taught by local, experienced ArtistInstructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and self-expression. Small class sizes provide participants with individual attention; projects are designed to allow participants the freedom to explore their own potential and creativity. Art Classes and Workshops meet at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Prices vary.

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

May 29–September 4, 2017 Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center Summer Hours From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday nights. Check in at the Visitor Center, browse the merchandise at Gracie’s Shop and

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take in our anniversary exhibition, Drawing from the Collection: 40 Years at Laumeier, on view in the Whitaker Foundation Gallery through July 16.

Free Parks Food Truck Fest Eat to your heart’s content as St. Louis County Parks welcomes members of the St. Louis Food Truck Association to Laumeier Sculpture Park. Join family and friends to picnic on a variety of delicious fare from local food trucks while enjoying live music by Power Play Band. Friday, August 4, 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Admission is free; no coolers allowed. Visit www. stlouisco.com/parksandrecreation for more information. Presented

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

September 1, 2017 Free Parks Food Truck Fest Eat to your heart’s content as St. Louis County Parks welcomes members of the St. Louis Food Truck Association to Laumeier Sculpture Park. Join family and friends to picnic on a variety of delicious fare from local food trucks while enjoying live music by The

Tail Poppies. Friday, September 1, 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Admission is free; no coolers allowed. Visit www. stlouisco.com/parksandrecreation for more information. Presented

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

September 3, 2017 Free Walking Tour Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free afternoon Walking Tours on the first Sunday of each month, May–October. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed to engage participants in the relationship between art and nature. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last approximately one hour.

Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Tour meets Sunday, September 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri.

Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

September 21, 2017

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Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free morning Stroller Tours on the third Thursday of each month, May–October, and free evening Stroller Tours on select third Thursdays, May–October. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last approximately one hour.

Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Please note, strollers are not provided. Tours meet Thursday, September 21, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam A ro n s o n F i n e A r t s C e n t e r a t Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri.

Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

September 27, 2017 E a r l y M e m o r y L o s s To u r : Northern Grove

Participants, along with a care partner, enjoy an interactive, themed tour at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Tours are led by Laumeier Docents who have been trained by the Alzheimer ’s Association of St. Louis and can be tailored to fit all participants’ needs and abilities.

Participants stand and walk up to 45 minutes; tour pathways a re w h e e l c h a i r- a n d w a l k e raccessible (hats and sunglasses are strongly recommended).

Registration fee includes one care partner or support person with one participant. Tour meets Wednesday, September 27, at 1:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $10, care partner with participant.

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Dining Delights

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Above, the farmhouse burger with candied bacon and fried egg from the Retreat Gastropub. Below, gnocchi off of the appetizer menu.

Retreat Gastropub in St. Louis

By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge My latest review comes from an impromptu visit, but one that was well worth it — Retreat Gastropub.

Headed to the Central West End in St. Louis for a concert with a group of friends, the original plan was to hit up the Scottish Arms.

When we walked inside they were working their Sunday changeover from their brunch to dinner menu and not serving customers. On a time schedule due to the concert we couldn’t wait and the host urged us to go next door to Retreat. I applaud him for his advice.

Retreat is located at 6 N. Sarah St. in St. Louis and has been serving customers since 2015 with its laid back and rustic ambience. It focuses on a top notch cocktail and craft beer menu, but does a pretty dandy job with the food to boot.

There were four of us on our visit and none of us left disappointed. Unfortunately my three cohorts weren’t much help for the food review because we all four ordered the same main dish, all going with the farmhouse burger.

Of course I had to order an appetizer to get me percolating, so we’ll start there. I went with the gnocchi.

This small Italian treat is something I’ve wanted to try for a long time, but this was my first time. Retreat’s version left me thinking I’ve been missing out.

Gnocchi are simply small dumplings, most commonly made from potatoes, but can include various other ingredients like egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, cornmeal and wheat flour also. At Retreat it was how they were gussied up that helped with their awesomeness.

They were served in a bowl with shaved Parmesan cheese, sliced onions, cream, pecans and watercress. I could have done without the onion. Though I like onion, I thought it was a little misplaced with the sweetness of the rest of the delectable dish. The gnocchi themselves were so unbelievably tender in each bite, too.

The strong potato taste with the cream and Parmesan cheese pushed it over the top. It was a great way to start my meal.

Now it was on to the main course. Like I said, everyone went with the same order —

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the farmhouse burger. The heavy-hitter list of ingredients were just too strong for anyone to pass up.

This behemoth started with a pair of charbroiled hamburger patties on an artisan bun, but was finished off with candied bacon and a fried egg.

I got mine cooked medium, so it was a little

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pink when it arrived, but perfect for me. The egg was the star hands down. It was huge and as soon as I bit into it the yoke popped and oozed all over everything, giving a creamy flavor blast to the whole sandwich. The bun was perfect for the yoke, too, soaking it all up and not allowing anything to get soggy.

It was accompanied with a side of French

fries. They were sprinkled with black pepper and had a good, crisp taste. Probably the most enjoyable part of them was the Cajun ketchup dipping sauce, which packed a nice spice kick.

My buddy Mike was the only one that deviated from the rest of us, going with the rosemary truffle fries for an upcharge. He raved about their taste, which included a Parmesan aioli with them.

While we were more than satisfied with the food, I was equally smitten with the beer. I’m a big fan of goses, which are sour beers, and Retreat has its fair share. I went with the Crane orange gose, which is brewed with orange zest and extremely tangy and sour. I understand goses aren’t for everyone, but if they are your thing Retreat has several good ones to choose from.

There are lunch, brunch and dinner menus at Retreat, with variations on each. We showed up for the dinner menu and it had some other cool choices besides what we ordered.

The roasted beets, mussels and pork belly confit caught my eye on the appetizer portion of the menu. On the entree portion of the menu there was the grilled pork tenderloin and the chicken and gnocchi which intrigued me. The chicken and gnocchi included a crispy chicken leg confit with gnocchi, watercress cream, Parmesan gremolata and pecans.

Retreat is a little proud of itself as far as price.

The farmhouse burger was $14 and the gnocchi was $10, a little high for what it is, but it’s high quality.

The atmosphere is relaxing. There is a main dining area near the bar with several small tables. We sat in a back room, which had a table next to a couch along the wall.

There was also a small patio to enjoy outdoor dining. There isn’t really a lot of room for large groups. There website, www. retreatgastropub.com, even says it’s hard for parties of more than six to sit together comfortably.

It was a nice start to an evening at the Fubar watching Zakk Wylde brilliantly perform his Zakk Sabbath tour as a tribute to the great Black Sabbath. While the concert was fantastic too, my emphasis is always the food and Retreat Gastropub is a great place to visit when you gotta eat.

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

Enjoy.

Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill 215 Harvard Dr. Edwardsville B e p re p a re d t o w a i t w h e n you visit this new hot spot in Edwardsville, but it's worth it. Make sure to check out the gator bites, they are fantastic. It's alligator meat fried in a corn meal breading. The catfish fillets are fried in the same corn meal breading and equally as good. There are also gator tacos and don't miss “Crabby Monday's Crab Leg Special.”

Mission Taco Joint 908 Lafayette Ave. Soulard If you like quirky and eclectic twists on Mexican fare then this is the place for you. There are great tacos and burritos like the Brah'rito with carne asada and chipotle bacon. It is freakin' huge, too. They also have torta selections on the menu and a cool carne asada fries choice in the appetizers. Good beer selections there also.

Huddle Bar & Grill 1101 Caseyville Rd. Suite J Caseyville It may look like your average bar, but get a load of the menu and quickly find out it's not. The food is definitely worth a visit. Steak night is a definite time to go. Get a New York strip steak and potato for $9.99.

Check out the peanut butter bacon burger, the asparagus in balsamic sauce and the sweet potato fries drizzled with honey, all are delicious choices.

Strange Donuts 2709 Sutton Blvd.

Maplewood An aptly named donut shop, it is one of the weirdest places you may ever eat, but weird doesn't mean it's not good. Check out the strangers, which are daily collaborations with other local restaurants. The bacon maple donut and the gooey butter donut are always on the menu and always fantastic choices.

Sauce on the Side 903 Pine St. St. Louis If you like calzones and creativity in your food then put this on your food bucket list. They stuff just about anything you can think of inside a calzone, including eggs, salami, pineapples, figs, chorizo, eggplant and zucchini to name a few. Good sauce selections served on the side. Great craft beers available also.

The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill 171 S. Main St. Glen Carbon This is a great place to chill with some buddies and tip back a few beers, or grab a simple and affordable meal in a casual setting.

They have classic bar grub available as well as some higher quality items.

The Asian pork wrap is amazing and the guac bites are pretty good off of the appetizer menu.

In addition there are options like cheese sticks, fried pickles and toasted ravioli which are good.

It also offers a decent craft beer menu if that's your thing. When it's warmer outside check out their

great patio seating, too.

Who Dat's Southern Food 1595 Troy O'Fallon Rd. Troy If you enjoy southern cooking, barbecue and good Cajun then this is a must try spot. Quirky and great options like the crawfish etouffee French fries, the crawfish etouffee pork chops and the barbecue burrito. They offer snoots on Saturdays also. Good gumbo and jambalaya and the barbecue shrimp is a must try. Laid back atmosphere with blue music playing in the background. Just a fun time and good eats.

Cugino's Italian Grill & Bar 1595 N. Highway 67 St. Florissant This place is an underrated hot spot for good Italian food. Great place to take your girlfriend or wife for a date night, but still pretty casual. The deep fried meatballs can only be described as amazing.

They are the size of baseballs and comprised of 60 percent beef and 40 percent sausage with provel cheese mixed in, deep fried and blanketed in a sweet red sauce. They are definitely a destination dish. The honey breaded chicken wings and the chicken spiedini are unique and worth the trip, too. Great craft beer selections, sticking with a wide variety of St. Louis brews. A must try restaurant.

Godfrey Meat Market 6017 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey If you're in Godfrey this is a fantastic place to stop in for lunch.

They have a dine-in section and great selections that change often.

The burgers are phenomenal and huge to boot. They also offer items like: pork steaks, thick-cut pork chops, bratwursts, giant chicken breasts and sides like cheesy hashbrowns, baked beans, sevenlayer salad, green beans and corn chowder. Add a drink to your meal and still eat for under $10. Since it's a meat market pick up some cuts of meat to go and they also offer great selection of craft beers.

Pearl Cafe 8416 N. Lindbergh Blvd.

Florissant This is a mecca for Thai food.

Great selections of Thai delicacies and even has some Vietnamese Pho selections on the soup portion of the menu. The Thai pork spare ribs with sticky rice is a great choice on the appetizer portion of the menu.

The Pad Thai dish for a main entree is a must try and the pineapple fried rice is fantastic. Ask your server and watch the menu so you can manage your spiciness level, items can get pretty hot. Huge craft beer menu, including some international beers that are available. It can get a little pricey.

Frank and Helen's Pizzeria 8111 Olive St. Rd. University City Old school pizza joint that's been serving the St. Louis area since 1956. Great pizzas in a laid back atmosphere and old style pizzeria.

Go with the toasted ravioli or the Frank's specialty cheesy garlic bread on the appetizer menu. They offer classic toppings like hamburger, pepperoni, sausage and bacon, as well as more unique choices like garlic, jalapenos and broccoli.

Dinner options like steak and

chicken are also available, as well as pastas and sandwiches.

Elijah P's 401 Piasa St. Alton A gourmet burger joint that gets a little busy and a little pricey, but good food and even better craft beer menu. They offer 60 different beers on draft and the taps change regularly, so always get something new. The clams and chorizo is a great appetizer to try with a little kick to it and sensational taste.

Besides the gourmet burgers there are options like the beer baked meatloaf and the chicken pot pie and sandwich choices like pulled pork and Cajun catfish. Great atmosphere for a date night, or take a big dinner party and enjoy the experience.

Maverick Steaks & Spirits 201 Ohren Dr. Litchfield The drive on I-55 through Illinois can get quite monotonous, so stop off and get a cheap steak and good buffet meal to thwart the boredom.

You can grab a steak, side, drink and access to the buffet for $20.

You won't go away hungry. Try the New York strip steak, it's tender and delicious. The salad buffet has plenty to offer and check out stuff like chicken, fish and fettuccine alfredo off of the dinner buffet.

You'll leave fat and happy for your continued drive along I-55.

High Flyers Grill 16 Terminal Dr. East Alton Tucked back inside the St. Louis Regional Airport in the village of Bethalto — although it has an East Alton address — is this pretty cool pub with good food and great beer selections. This might come to a shock to you, but I am in love with the strawberry spinach salad here, it is awesome. It includes a bed of baby spinach topped with candied pecans, fresh strawberries, bleu cheese and poppy seed dressing.

You can also add grilled chicken for an up charge. It's a must try. The pizzas here are also pretty stellar

and check out the large selections of burgers and sandwiches. Don't miss out on the extensive craft beer menu either. Fun for big groups.

Seoul Taco 6665 Delmar Blvd.

The Loop Quirky and creative is done right here. If you like Korean and Mexican food then this is the spot for you. Mix your two favorite cuisines into some heavenly entrees.

Kimchi in a burrito? They've got it.

It's fantastic. The chicken nachos featuring kimchi and queso cheese is a must try. Good beer and soda selections and the atmosphere is cool. Check out murals of luchadors wearing Tae Kwon Do uniforms on the walls and enjoy some classic 90s rap music throughout your meal.

Fin Inn Restaurant 1500 W. Main St. Grafton If you like fish, I mean literally like looking at fish, then come here. Restaurant features four 2,000 gallon fish tanks filled with local inhabitants of the mighty Mississippi River, like bass, blue gill and even giant snapping turtles and much, much more. The gimmick is cool, but the food may be even better. Munch on the monster frog legs on the appetizer menu and make sure to order the fried catfish fritters for the main course.

The buffalo fish is also very good.

Other cool choices like turtle soup are available, too. Great for family dinner plans. Make sure to take the kids.

Broadway Oyster Bar 736 S. Broadway St. Louis This party central hot spot just down the street from Busch Stadium has plenty to offer. The food is fantastic, as is the fun. From the crawfish enchiladas to the oyster rockefeller to the fried alligator to the blue crab cakes, those are just a few of the phenomenal treasures on the menu. Always has good live entertainment to pass the time and plenty of great drinks. Make sure to cowboy up and do an oyster shooter

while you're there, it adds to the unique experience.

Baileys Range Burgers & Shakes 920 Olive St. St. Louis This downtown burger bar is pretty memorable. Just the layout of the restaurant is unique, with old window panes hanging along the wall downstairs. Sit at big tables with other patrons, or the long bar. You won't go wrong ordering anything with the aged sirloin on it.

Cool twist is you can substitute any type of meat with any sandwich.

Make sure to order some fries with the house catsup, they add cinnamon to it for a unforgettable and delicious twist. Look out for the burger battles which constantly change. The star of the show though is the Sweet Sweet Bacon off of the boozy floats and shakes portion of the menu. They have plenty of alcoholic and non alcoholic drink choices that will blow your mind.

Don't miss the ice cream bar either.

Woody's Drive-In 110 Homer Adams Pkwy.

Alton An institution in Alton, the chicken here is the bomb. Do you like your food cheap and bursting with deliciousness? Then come here. You might want to shelf the diet plan for the day, but it's worth it. Get hulking pieces of fried chicken served in a greasy white box and make sure to get a side order of fries. You won't go home disappointed.

Lovett's Snoots, Fish, Chicken and More 2512 College Ave. Alton Come here to get your soul food fix. From pig snoots, to chicken and waffles, to the peach glazed chicken served on Soul Food Sundays, there's plenty to go around. The fried chicken is great, the catfish is fantastic and get a side of spaghetti to go with it. Don't miss out on the fried Kool-Aid and the twinkie a la mode on the dessert portion of the menu. The service is always friendly, but can be a little slow.

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Luke Pell, w/(TBA), Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 18

Jungle Boogie, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Blues at the Arch, Gateway Arch Riverfront, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Lady Antebellum: You Look Good Tour, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Rick Kilian, w/The Jim Peters Duo feat. Spanky, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Lee Dewyze, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Split The Sky CD Release Party, Spec. Guest Dave the Shredder, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

The James Flynn Memorial Concert, The Bottoms Up Blue Gang, SaveofswordS, The Mike Apirion 3, Oktopus, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Damien Lemon, w/Kenny Kinds, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 24

Broken Social Scene w/ Frightened Rabbit, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

The Alarm, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Blues at the Arch, Gateway Arch Riverfront, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

First Jason, Hung Like A Martyr, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

For the City EP Release Show, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Members of Little Feat, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

D-Railed CD Release Show, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 28

Rings Of Saturn, Summoning the Lich, Silence the Witness, Anima/ Animus, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

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2 Chainz, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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He Is We, The Icarus Account, Woven In Hiatus, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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22nd Annual Big Muddy Blues Festival, Laclede's Landing, St. Louis Umphrey's McGee, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

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Single tickets for The Sheldon’s 2017-2018 season will go on sale Saturday, August 12 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 John Pizzarelli will go on sale September 23 and Arlo Guthrie on February 2, patron tickets for both shows are available now through The Sheldon.

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For a VIP concert experience, The Sheldon continues to offer the “All-Access Ticket,” a premium package that includes preferred concert seating, complimentary parking, a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception before the concert and during intermission, and more. Seating is limited. Call The Sheldon’s Development Department at 314-533-9900 to reserve All-Access tickets.

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Blues at the Arch Concert Series set for August

The CityArchRiver Foundation and National Blues Museum are teaming up

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It kicks-off Friday, August 4, in the North Gateway (the north end of the park, near Laclede’s Landing) with the Arch and Eads Bridge as beautiful backdrops. Concerts will also take place on August 11, 18 and 25. All events will take place from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm.

This is the first concert series to take place in this section of the newly renovated Arch Grounds, part of the $380 million CityArchRiver project to renovate the national park and surrounding area in downtown St. Louis as a connected, inviting and exciting urban destination.

“Last year’s inaugural Blues at the Arch was a huge success,” said Dion Brown, executive director of the National Blues Museum. “We are excited to work with CityArchRiver Foundation again to bring this concert series back which joins two things that St. Louis is known for: blues music and the Gateway Arch.”

The exciting lineup for Blues at the Arch includes well-known, established local and national acts: August 18 – Green McDonough Band, Joe Metzka, and Mark “Muleman” Massey August 25 – Marquise Knox and Dexter Allen “We are incredibly thankful for the success of last year’s Blues at the Arch and excited to bring it back with the National Blues Museum,” said Ryan McClure, director of communications for CityArchRiver Foundation. “This year, the concert series will be in the North Gateway, which is a perfect setting for this type of event with its natural amphitheater. We believe people are going to fall in love with watching concerts in this venue just like they have in other parts of the Arch park area.”

For more information about Blues at the Arch, visit www.bluesatthearch.com.

Ben Vereen to appear at the Sheldon

The Friends of The Sheldon present Steppin’ Out With Ben Vereen in a concert benefitting Sheldon Educational Programs, which serve over 25,000 St. Louis area students each year.

Few entertainers today are as accomplished as Ben Vereen. A Broadway legend, he won a Tony Award for Pippin and starred in such phenomenal musicals as Jesus Christ Superstar, Fosse, Chicago and Wicked, to name a few. He is remembered for films like “Sweet Charity” and “All That Jazz,” and he became a household name with the groundbreaking television series “Roots” and now the popular Amazon series “Sneaky Pete.” Steppin’ Out With Ben Vereen is an evening of song and dance mixed with stories of his life, seasoned with insight and humor, as he performs signature numbers such as: “Defying Gravity,” “Mr. Bojangles,” “Magic To Do,” and “Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries.”

This concert was previously scheduled at The Sheldon in 2016, but cancelled when Vereen was cast as Dr. Scott in the made for television movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” by Twentieth Century Fox. The concert is Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

Patron tickets are $150 and include a meet & greet with Ben Vereen, pre-concert cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, complimentary parking and preferred concert seating.

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Leslie Odom Jr. to perform with SLSO

Award-winning actor and vocalist Leslie Odom Jr. will perform with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at Powell Hall Sunday, December 3 at 7pm. The dynamic performer and the orchestra will dazzle audience members with an extraordinary one-nightonly performance.

Odom Jr. gained widespread critical acclaim for his starring role with the original cast of the blockbuster Broadway hit musical Hamilton. The performance earned Odom Jr. the 2016 Tony Award for Lead Actor in a Musical.

He also won a Grammy Award for his principal soloist performance on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hamilton, which won the 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album.

His debut solo album, “Leslie Odom Jr.,” was released in June 2016 on S-Curve Records and quickly rose to number one on the Billboard and iTunes Jazz charts.

The multifaceted performer has also compiled an impressive list of television and film acting credits. On the small screen, Odom Jr. is best-known for his portrayal of ‘Sam Strickland’ in the NBC musical series, “Smash,” and his recurring role as ‘Reverend Curtis Scott’ on “Law & Order: SVU.” He has also appeared in episodes of “Gotham,” “Person of Interest,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “House of Lies,” “Vanished,” and “CSI: Miami.” On the big screen, he starred in the 2012 film, “Red Tails,” opposite Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., and David Oyelowo.

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Television

News from the world of television

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A roundup of news f r o m t h e Te l e v i s i o n C r i t i c s A s s o c i a t i o n s u m m e r meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs.

• • • ANSWERS FOR US The details of a tragedy looming over "This Is Us" will be revealed in season two.

Dan Fogelman, creator of NBC's time-shifting hit drama series, said the circumstances about the death of doting family man Jack will be part of the show's sophomore season that begins Sept. 26.

"If that is a question that is haunting people, in the course of the second season" they'll get the answers they need and more, Fogelman told reporters T hursd a y, su rrou n d e d b y t h e s h o w 's e n s e m b le c as t including Milo Ventimiglia, who plays Jack.

His character's ultimate fate — but not how he meets it — has been a key part of the show that t r a v e l s b e t w e e n t h e p a s t a n d p re s e n t o f J a c k , w i f e Rebecca (Mandy Moore), their three children and family circle.

Fogelman said the season's first episode will create "some momentum" toward filling in the blanks about Jack's death. But characters who die are revisited in the show's era-hopping that's intended to illustrate how "the past influences the present," he said.

"Jack has been dead the entire season, and he's nominated for an Emmy," Fogelman said, wryly.

T h e h i t d r a m a e a r n e d 11 E m m y n o m i n a t i o n s f o r n e x t m o n t h ' s c e re m o n y, i n c l u d i n g a c t i n g n o d s f o r Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz and Ron Cephas Jones. Its best-drama series bid is the first for a broadcast network show since CBS' "The Good Wife" in 2011.

• • • WILLING MORE 'WILL & GRACE' T h e re v i v a l o f " Wi l l & G r a c e " h a s y e t t o a i r, b u t NBC says it's getting at least a second season. NBC Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt cited an "outpouring of love" from fans of the original series

in mak ing t he anno unc e me nt . He s aid he was glad to have the show on for a minimum of two years, opening the door to more.

T h e N B C e x e c u t i v e a p p e a re d w i t h re t u r n i n g c a s t members Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally.

The original, Emmy-winning series aired from 1998 to 2006. It was regarded as revolutionary because of the way it helped promote acceptance and gay rights.

This iteration will also use comedy to reflect the times.

"I think that still, first and foremost, (it) is the job t o b e f u n n y, " s a i d M c C o r m a c k . " Wi l l t h a t i n c l u d e political and cultural things? Of course it will."

Hayes, however, wanted to rein in expectations that the objective will be to tackle the Trump era. " O u r s h o w i s n o t a n e w s s h o w. O u r s h o w i s a situation comedy," he said.

Despite that, it was politics that brought them together and sparked the idea of a reboot.

L a s t S e p t e m b e r, t h e c a s t t o o k p a r t i n a n e a r l y 1 0 - m i n u t e v i d e o t h a t w a s re l e a s e d b e f o re t h e f i r s t presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. Its message: Vote for Clinton.

Mullally said just reading the script for that short made her want more.

"I emailed (co-creator) Max (Mutchnick), and I said, 'Why can't we do the show again?' And he emailed right back, 'We can.'"

The "Will & Grace" reboot debuts Sept. 28. ___ INJUSTICE FOR THE BROTHERS? T V p r o d u c e r D i c k Wo l f s a y s h e t h i n k s E r i c a n d Lyle Menendez got a harsh sentence when they were convicted of killing their parents in 1996.

Wolf is producing an eight-episode miniseries for NBC called "Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders." He told reporters that the brothers should probably have been let out of jail eight to 10 years a g o a n d c o n v i c t e d o f f i r s t d e g r e e m a n s l a u g h t e r, which has less moral blame, rather than murder.

The show is said to explore new aspects of the

case that the public isn't aware of. The first in a new anthology series from Wolf, it also stars Edie Falco, Josh Charles and Heather Graham.

• • • FEMALE FORWARD NBC aims to boost the number of female directors on its shows. The network announced a new initiative called "Female Forward," which will give 10 female directors the opportunity to shadow up to three episodes of a scripted NBC series, culminating in a c o m m i t m e n t t o d i re c t a t l e a s t o n e e p i s o d e o f t h e series she shadows.

The initiative is spearheaded by NBC Entertainment President Jennifer Salke in partnership with director Lesli Linka Glatter ("Mad Men," ' ' H o m e l a n d " a n d " L a w & O r d e r Tr u e C r i m e : T h e Menendez Murders").

Salke told reporters "there's a huge drought in female directors, and we were determined to do something about that." " F e m a l e F o r w a rd " w i l l b e g i n w i t h N B C ' s 2 0 1 8 - 1 9 season.

• • • TAKE A MEMO Steve Harvey says he learned two things after catching heat for a leaked memo.

In an email to his staff for "The Steve Harvey S h o w, " t h e c o m e d i a n c a u t i o n e d c o w o r k e r s n o t t o approach him in the makeup chair or "ambush" him in a hallway.

Harvey told reporters that he realized, in his words, he can't write and he should never write.

H a r v e y, w h o w a s p ro m o t i n g h i s n e w, L o s A n g e l e s based syndicated show titled "Steve," called himself a congenial guy.

The email, which Harvey said was a year old, was obtained and posted in May by Chicago media blogger Robert Feder.

H a r v e y c o m p a re d h i s re q u e s t t o a p a re n t a s k i n g his kids for a few moments alone at the end of the workday.

His daytime talk show debuts Sept. 5.

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