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Japanese Festival Annual favorite returns to MoBot

11 "Into The Storm" Mother Nature deserves better.

11 A tasty adventure "The Hundred-Foot Journey."

12 Touhill schedule 2014-15 season announced.

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Event planned at Shaw Nature Reserve.

20 Tour de Coal

Cycling event planned in Macoupin County.

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What’s Happening Friday August 22_________ • Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Project Pat, Tef Poe, Gotta Be Karim, Family Affair, Indian Rome, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• American Idiot w/Rear View Mirror, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Jack & Jack w/Jake Foushee, Sammy Wilk, Kenny Holland, Andrew Lowe, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 5:30 p.m.

• The Hatrick w/The Flood Brothers, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• The Bo Keys w/Al Holiday and The Eastside Rhythm Band, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

• SaraBeth, Glen Mitchell, Christen Cole, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• The Rainmakers w/Dana Michael Anderson, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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

• Feast in the Park, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Flowers of the Four Seasons in Chinese and Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through September 1.

• Sight Lines: Richard Serra’s

Drawings for Twain Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

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

Saturday August 23_________ • Festival of Nations, Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• Memories of Elvis: Steve Davis & The MidSouth Revival, Double Trouble, Rivertown Sound, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• El Monstero at Art Hill, Forest Park, St. Louis, Doors 5:30 p.m.

• Busch Beer $3 Throwdown w/ Truculent Void, The Judge, Our Last Words, Pops, Sauget, 7:00 p.m.

• Bello Spark, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• 3KNGZ w/Leroy Jenkinz, Future Mic, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 8:30 p.m.

• Nothing More w/Sleepwave, Arythma, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Jake Weber and the Lonesome D r i f t e r s w / M a t t Ta u l , T h e Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

• Flowers of the Four Seasons in Chinese and Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 1.

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

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

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

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

• Brett Weston: Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Runs through December 7.

Sunday August 24_________ • 2nd Annual Cycle Showcase STL, The Pageant, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Festival of Nations, Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Fruition, Birds of Chicago, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• The Summer Classic with Ryan Chollet, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 4:00 p.m.

• Cannon Field w/Outsides, Corkbrush Field Mutiny, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

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

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MoBot to host Japanese Festival For The Edge Join the Missouri Botanical Garden in celebrating the culture and traditions of Japan when the 38th annual Japanese Festival returns to St. Louis! 2014 marks the year of the Dianthus or “Nadeshiko,” commonly referred to as the “Pink.”Japanese Lady From traditional music to martial arts, sumo to sushi, calligraphy, bon odori dancing to bonsai displays and thunderous taiko drumming to Tea House Island tours, the threeday Labor Day weekend is filled with sights, sounds and experiences for the entire family. The 2014 Japanese Festival is Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 1 (Labor Day) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $15 for adults ages 13 and over and $5 for members; members’ children (ages 12 and under) are free. Visit www.mobot. org/events/japanesefestival for details.

Seiwa-en, the “garden of pure, clear harmony and peace” and one of the largest authentic Japanese strolling gardens in North America, takes center stage for the weekend’s festivities. A boisterous opening ceremony kicks off the celebration Saturday morning at the Japanese Garden entrance with an elaborate omikoshi Shinto shrine parade, bon odori festival dancing, taiko drumming and remarks by local and visiting dignitaries.

Returning for the 10th year by popular demand, retired sumo wrestlers from the Hawaiian Islands will give visitors a glimpse into the lifestyle, training and fighting techniques of Japan’s ancient warrior. Hear their perspective and watch several practice sessions during demonstrations twice daily.

The acclaimed Sachiyo Ito & Company Japanese arts organization is a new addition to the Festival t his ye a r. T h e y o ffe r a r t i s t i c performances and educational and exchange programs that promote Japanese culture through the arts, particularly dance. The Company performs and teaches classical dance forms including Kabuki, Noh, Okinawan Court, and Jiutamai, and presents contemporary works choreographed by Sachiyo Ito, which preserve the aesthetics of traditional Japanese dance. The Company has performed at Japan Society, Asia Society, and Lincoln Center, among others and has received positive reviews.

The New York Times said, “Miss Ito appeared to mix styles, combining Japanese formality with the fluidity of western modern dance. Movements were delicate and it seemed as if Miss Ito were about to dissolve into mist with each step.”

The acclaimed St. Louis Osuwa Taiko ensemble will be featured at this year’s Festival and is expected to draw taiko enthusiasts from arouTeahouse islandnd the country with their dramatic and formidable style. They perform all three days of the Festival at the outdoor Cohen Amphitheater.

The private Teahouse Island of the Japanese Garden will be open for guided public tours every hour from 12 to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and from 12 to 4 p.m. on Monday. Normally closed to the public, visitors can see the Garden’s soan, or “farm hut” style teahouse, which was a gift from Missouri’s sister state of Nagano prefecture in

Missouri Botanical Garden

Pictured are two scenes from previous Japanese Festivals at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Japan. Originally built in Japan, the teahouse was reassembled on site by Japanese craftsmen and dedicated during a Shinto ceremony in 1977.

Teahouse tour tickets are $5 each, and the maximum group size per tour is 20.

Watch martial arts demonstrations of judo, kendo,aikido and karatedo, along with the more ancient koryu bugei. Learn about the disciplined art of ikebana flower arranging and the proper pruning of a delicate bonsai tree. Marvel at the quick work of ice sculptor Naomi Hamamura as he wields a chain saw to create birds and other objects from large, frozen blocks.

Learn the steps and join in a bon odori dancing demonstration and take in a colorful kimono fashion show on Sunday inside the Shoenberg Theater. Twenty cosplay show models will be wearing Japanese costume attire.

The term “cosplay” is a blend of the English words “costume” and “play.” Information and discussion on the history of cosplay, as well as the difference between Japanese cosplay and American cosplay will be presented. Arrive early; seating is limited.

Late summer in Japan means Obon, the festival when the spirits of the dead return to spend time with the living. Bon Odori (dancing) celebrates this occasion as does the Toro Nagashi ceremony.

Memorial lanterns are inscribed with the names of those deceased, then lit and set afloat as a way of accompanying the spirits as they depart for another year. Lanterns may be purchased at the St. Louis – Suwa Sister City Committee booth in Monsanto Hall, located in the Ridgway Center. At 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, they will be lit and set afloat on the lake at Seiwa-en. Reverend Clark Watanabe of the Honomu Henjoji Buddhist Mission will give an invocation lakeside on both nights in the Japanese Garden.

The Missouri Botanical Garden

is pleased to present a group of young student ambassadors who traveled to Ishinomaki, Japan in July. Ishinomaki is one of the cities that was devastated by the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami of 2011.

The student ambassadors show a variety of yukata (cotton kimono) worn in outdoor summer events such as fireworks and festivals in Japan on Monday, Sept. 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. The show ends with an Ishinomaki Bon Dance. Presented by the Japan American Society of St. Louis and funded by NAJAS/ Tomodachi Grassroots Exchange Program and will take place Monday, Sept. 1 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Shoenberg Theater.

The “Candyman” Masaji Terasawa is back to roam the grounds, delighting onlookers with his unique style of street magic and

sugary-spun creations. Stop by the Spink Pavilion to enjoy children’s activities including origami paper folding and traditional Japanese games.

Visitors can enjoy many other special attractions as well.

Enjoy a showing of anime on Saturday evening. This year ’s anime feature is entitled “Hal.” These Japanese film productions typically feature hand-drawn or computer animation. Listen to a demonstration of Japanese karaoke on Sunday. Take a candlelit stroll through the Japanese Garden from 8 to 10 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday nights.

Visitors can shop for souvenirs and other Asian-inspired m e rc h a n d i s e a t t h e J a p a n e s e marketplace and the Garden Gate Shop. Sample Japanese cuisine at

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the outdoor food court, including sushi, yakisoba noodles, pancakelike okonomiyaki and green tea ice cream. Take back the tap – bring your own refillable water bottle to keep refreshed throughout the day.

Authentic Japanese crafters sell their wares Since 1977, the Missouri Botanical Garden has produced the annual Japanese Festival in conjunction with the Japanese Activities Committee, a coalition of several Japanese-American organizations that provide art, dance, food and entertainment for thousands of visitors each year.

Japanese Festival hours are Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors open at 9 a.m. and remain open until 10 p.m. for evening candlelight walks), and Monday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note: no trams, free hours or early morning walking hours on signature event weekends.

Sponsorship by Nidec Motor Corporation, Novus International, and TOYOTA Bodine.

Admission is $15 for adults ages 13 and over, and $5 for children ages 3 to 12. Missouri Botanical G a rd e n m e m b e r s a re $ 5 a n d members’ children (ages 12 and under) are free.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North & South exit. Free parking is available on-site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer.

For general information, visit w w w. m o b o t . o rg o r c a l l ( 3 1 4 ) 577‑5100 (toll-free, 1‑800‑642‑8842).

Learn more about the Japanese F e s t i v a l a t w w w. m o b o t . o rg / events/japanesefestival.

Members get more! Join the Garden or renew your membership during the Japanese Festival and receive free admission for two adults and all children for every day of the event. Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for seniors) and offer 12 months of free admission for two adults and all children, plus exclusive invitations and discounts.

Learn more at www.mobot.org/ membership.

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People People planner River cruises to ply the Mississippi

When both Alton & Grafton were first founded, the towns were busy with riverboat traffic. Steamboats lined the riverfront throughout the day and night. You, too, can experience this bygone era when you cruise with us on one of the few remaining paddlewheel boats on the river – the Spirit of Peoria.

The Spirit of Peoria is a throwback to days gone by with deck side seating in the open air or a relaxing ride inside with a full view of the landscape. The next Spirit of Peoria cruise is Aug. 26 with a full day and a sightseeing cruise. The following day, there will be two, sightseeing cruises and a dinner cruise.

The Spirit of Peoria will then return in late September offering full day, sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises.

Boarding for the rest of the 2014 cruises will be at The Loading Dock in Grafton. Tickets are $25/adult, $23/senior and $14 child (4 – 12) for the sightseeing cruise, $55 for the dinner cruise and $45 for lunch cruises. Lunch and dinner cruises include full meals served during a two-hour river cruise.

Full day cruises aboard the Spirit of Peoria are from St. Louis to Grafton. The trip includes: all inclusive ticket pricing, all-you-caneat meals, professional storytelling, unlimited complimentary drinks, historic information, wildlife sightings, indoor comforts, outdoor relaxation, live entertainment, ragtime piano, round-trip transportation, tax and gratuity.

Cruising time is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a shuttle returning passengers back to boarding site.

Spirit of Peoria Schedule Aug. 26: Full Day: St. Louis to Grafton (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Aug. 26: Sightseeing (5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

Aug. 27: Sightseeing (9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.)

Aug. 27: Sightseeing (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Aug. 27: Dinner (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

Sept. 23: Full Day: St. Louis to Grafton (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

Sept. 23: Sightseeing (5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.)

Sept. 24: Sightseeing (9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.)

Sept. 24: Lunch (12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.)

Sept. 24: Sightseeing (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Sept. 24: Dinner (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

For more details on the cruising schedule or to book a cruise, go to www.VisitAlton.com/Cruise or call the Alton Visitor Center at (800) 258-6645. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Compton Hill Water Tower welcomes visitors

The historic Compton Hill Water Tower is open for its 15th consecutive season of monthly openings and full moon viewings events.

Located at the intersection of Shaw and Grand Blvd, (exit 288 off I-44), the Tower is open from 12 noon – 4 PM on the first Saturday of each month from April through November. Visitors can climb to the top of the 179-ft. Tower and enjoy a 360-degree vista of metro St. Louis stretching as far as Illinois, Clayton and the Jefferson Barracks Bridge.

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will again open for full moon evenings, beginning at 5:30PM and extending as late as midnight for most months from April through November. “Full Moon Weekends” at the Tower in June, July and August will include food trucks, live bands and festivity.

Built in 1898 on one of the highest points in the City and fully restored by the City of St. Louis Water Division in 1999, the French Romanesque style Tower was engineered to be part of the city's public water supply system. In 1901, more than 423 water towers existed in the United States; only 7 remain standing, three of which are in St. Louis. The Compton Hill Water Tower is a designated St. Louis City and a National Historic Landmark.

Admission to climb the tower is $5 per person; children 6 to 12 are $3; children five and younger are free. Water Tower Society members receive free entry as part of membership. Ample street side parking is available on Russell Blvd.

For more information , including the history of the water tower and a schedule openings visit, www. waterfoundation.org.

Compton Hill Water Tower - 2014 Calendar of Public Openings 2014 Saturday Openings: 12 noon -- 4pm May 3. June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1 Full Moon Weekends: Tuesday, September 9, 5:30pm -11pm Wednesday, October 8, 5:30pm -10pm Thursday, November 6, 5:30pm -- 9pm

The Hett announces 2014-15 schedule

The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts’ 2014-2015 season presents local and returning favorites and some well-known performers and speakers making their Hett debut. All programs are open to the public and held at the 488-seat performing arts center at McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill. “Many programs always sell out early so I always advise that you mark your calendar and plan to purchase your tickets early,” said Peter Palermo, director of The Hett.

Reserved seats for all programs will be available Sept. 3 online at theHett. com, at the box office on weekday afternoons, or by calling 618-537-6863 (1-800-BEARCAT, ext. 6863).

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

A season preview video is online

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

M a rc h 11 , 7 : 3 0 p . m . : Mummenschanz, a Swiss performance troupe, captivates audiences without words, using ordinary materials to create a surreal, comic universe. A playful and uniquely memorable experience!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McKendree adds kids' run to Harvest Challenge

A one-kilometer children’s fun run is a new addition to McKendree University’s “Harvest Challenge” road race on Saturday, Sept. 6 in Lebanon, Ill. Adult competitors can choose their distance, a 5K run-walk or a half-marathon run.

Start time for the 5K (3.1 miles) and 13.1 mile-races is 8 a.m., after a pre-race briefing at 7:40 a.m.

Both courses begin at the center of campus and travel through historic downtown Lebanon and the surrounding area. The 5K route then goes north to Horner Park and returns to the finish line on campus. The half-marathon winds through the scenic farmland of rural northern St. Clair and southern Madison Counties before returning to McKendree.

The “Kids’ K” option, for children ages 12 and under not entered in a longer race, will start at 8:50 a.m. at the Harvest Challenge finish line.

The 1K (1,000 meters or .62 mile) run or walk will make a loop and return to the finish line chute.

Walkers and strollers are welcome to participate in the 5K or the 1K. Medals will be awarded in six age categories to the top three male and female finishers of each race, with trophies to the overall winners.

“Our race has become a popular training opportunity for runners who will compete in the Chicago Marathon in October,” said Kim

Smallheer, McKendree director of recreational programs and organizer of the Harvest Challenge.

Last year’s event drew nearly 300 participants.

The fee is $15 for the 5K and $33 for the half-marathon ($20 or $40 respectively on race day). The 5K participants will receive threequarter sleeve T-shirts, while halfmarathoners will receive long-sleeve “performance” T-shirts and finisher medals. Post-race refreshments will be provided while supplies last. The “Kids’ K” fee is $5 and includes a bib number and runner ’s medal.

Register in person on campus at the intramural gym inside the Melvin Price Convocation Center on Alton St.; or download and mail in the form on the website mckendree. edu/raceday. Online registration is also available (for a small fee) at active.com. Mailed entries must be postmarked by Sept. 2.

The McKendree “Harvest Challenge” is one of 13 sanctioned St. Clair County “Get Up & Go!” Cup events.

For more information, call 618537-6420 or 618-537-6941 or visit www.mckendree.edu/raceday.

Parties in the Park winding down

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

“The response to last year ’s move to Central was unanimous.

Everyone loved it,” said Ellen Gale, executive director of the Clayton Chamber of Commerce. “Businesses and restaurants saw an increase in sales and traffic, and those in attendance had a blast.”

Entertainment for the 31st season of Parties is confirmed and is sure to keep party-goers moving and grooving all summer long. This year’s music lineup includes: · September 10 – Griffin and the Gargoyles, sponsored by The Wheelhouse and Midland States Bank.

Parties in the Park in Downtown Clayton is THE place to enjoy great food and music with friends. The party starts at 5 and goes until 8:30 p.m

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People People planner City offering senior events

The Edwardsville Parks Department invites all seniors (55 and older) to join us for a trip to the Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, MO on September 16th and lunch at Bella Milano on September 3rd.

Come enjoy a day at historic German city of Hermann, MO! We will start with a tour and t a s t i n g a t S t o n e H i l l Wi n e r y.

E n j o y l u n c h a t t h e Vi n t a g e Restaurant just steps away from the winery. A step-on guide will guide us by bus through the city of Hermann. Our final stop will be at the Hermann Wurst Haus for a tour and tasting.

T h i s t r i p d e p a r t s f ro m t h e Eden Church Parking Lot (Main St., Edwardsville) on Tuesday, September 16th The bus will depart at 9:00am and and will return at approximately 5:00pm.

Cost per participant is $45 and covers transportation, all tours and tastings, lunch, and stepon guide. Reservations are requested by Friday, September 5th. There is limited space so sign up now!

On September 3rd the Edwardsville Parks invites you to join us at the Bella Milano for lunch. At Bella Milano you will have a limited menu with some of their best dishes. We will meet at Bella Milano and reservations are required. Space is limited to the first 40 people.

Cost per participant is $20 and covers drink, lunch, and dessert.

Reservations are requested by Friday, August 29th.

Other upcoming trips and activities include Riverboat Cruise to Kimmswick on October 2nd, Kimmswick and Anheuser Estate tour on October 16th, Lincoln Museum and DanaThomas House on November 20th, and Coffee and a Movie at the Wildey Theatre on November 5th. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after the registration deadline.

There is limited space so sign up now! Call the Parks Office today to reserve your seat or request additional information, 618-692-7538. Checks can be made payable to Edwardsville Parks Department, 118 Hillsboro Av e . E d w a rd s v i l l e , I L 6 2 0 2 5 .

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f ro m 9 a . m . t o 5 p .m. on t he following dates Aug. 23 – 24, Sept. 27 – 28 and Oct. 25 – 26.  The flea market will be held at the Historic Boatworks, located alongside The Loading Dock, located at 400 Front St. in Grafton. For more information or to be a vendor, please contact Trudi Allen at tba@gtec.com or go to www.GraftonLoadingDock. com/Market.html.

Peabody to host Brian Regan

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

Brian will be in Saint Louis at the Peabody Opera House on Friday, October 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $36.50 and $56.50. Tickets are available at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com One of the most respected comedians in the country, Brian Regan is a legendary performer selling out large venues from coast to coast, and earning praise from the press, the public, and fellow comedians: “He is one of my favorite, favorite stand-up comedians.� Jerry Seinfeld “Honestly, Brian Regan’s the b e s t s t a n d - u p w o r k i n g t o d a y.

Period.â€? – Patton Oswalt “ Yo u ’ r e t h e g u y p e o p l e look up to‌Brian Regan’s the funniest guy‌there’s Brian R e g a n a n d t h e n t h e re ’ s o t h e r people.â€? – Marc Maron “I’ll take all of that guy you got‌Very funny man.â€? – David Letterman Wi t h h i s f i r s t a p p e a r a n c e on The Late Show with David Letterman in 1995, Regan solidified his place on the show and recently made his 26th appearance, the most of any comedian on the CBS show. Regan’s non-stop theater tour visits close to 100 cities each year since 2005, and continues through 2014. Last August, Regan sold out the

New app helps navigate haunted Alton

A sordid past of murder, war, death and destruction has led to Alton’s haunted present. Through the years, many travelers have investigated and inquired about the unexplained happenings and psychic phenomena found throughout Alton.

Several locations that are noted to be extremely haunted, including the infamous McPike Mansion and Milton School, have been featured on television shows on the Travel Channel and Syfy Channel.

A n d n o w, y o u c a n f o l l o w along on our haunted app and share your photos through your very own social media channels (Facebook, Twitter & Instagram).

You can also find haunted events, a listing of our haunted tour providers and a gallery of shared haunted photos.

Yo u c a n d o w n l o a d o u r Haunted App for free in iTunes or Android stores by searching for Haunted Alton or by going to VisitAlton.com/HauntedApp. “This app will allow anyone to share their haunted experience through a photo-sharing system that you can link to your own Facebook, Instagram or Twitter p ro f i l e , � B re t t S t a w a r, C E O / President of the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, explained. “You can also add a caption to the photos and run one of six filters, including original,

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Some of other our haunted locations include: the First Unitarian Church, where a former pastor who committed suicide is known to haunt this historic church, the Piasa Masonic Lodge, where a spirit of a Confederate soldier haunts the basement and more.

Also, home to the Underground Railroad and burial ground for over 1,000 confederate soldiers, it is possible that the voices of the past are calling out from beyond the grave right here in Alton.

Haunted schools, restaurants, houses and cemeteries intrigue visitors to the region year after year to further explore the haunted past.

How to Share Your Haunted Photo Step 1 – Visit a haunted Alton site. Open app and click on haunts. Make sure to click on the haunted site you are at.

Step 2 – Click on camera icon after you open the haunted site.

Step 3 – Snap photo and add one of 5 filters if you want or leave as original.

Step 4 – Add a caption and share on your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts. Sharing to personal social media accounts is not required.

(Don’t forget to use hashtags #VisitAlton #HauntedAlton and #EnjoyIllinois) Step 5 – View all shared photos For more information on the haunted app, go to VisitAlton. com/HauntedApp or call the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 258-6645.

Highland gears up for Art in the Park

The Highland Arts Council is celebrating world-class art in a hometown atmosphere with its eleventh annual Art in the Park.

The two-day juried exhibit and sale of items created by more than 70 professional artists will be held October 10-12 in Lindendale Park in Highland, Illinois, 35 miles east of St. Louis.

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the following categories: clay, drawing/pastels, fabric and fiber, glass, graphics/printmaking, j e w e l r y, m i x e d m e d i a , o i l s / acrylics, photography, sculpture, w a t e r c o l o r, a n d w o o d . T h e Council presents a cash award for first place in each of the 12 categories, as well as four special awards presenting winners with more than $10,000 in juried prize money.

A r t i s t s m u s t o ff e r o r i g i n a l work, displayed on screens, panels or easels.

Artists are required to be present with their work during all festival hours, including the Friday night reception. All exhibition requirements, additional information and a downloadable application form are available on the Highland Arts Council website (http:// www.HighlandArtsCouncil.org).

Submissions for application and m a t e r i a l s a re c u r re n t l y b e i n g accepted.

Art in the Park is free and open to the public. Artwork will be exhibited and offered for sale in outdoor booths from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 11 and on Sunday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The weekend long event also hosts live entertainment, including music, delicious f ood, KidsKreation s area, Art Gallery‌Just for Kids and a Dueling Desserts competition.

The Highland Arts Council a c t i v e l y p ro m o t e s t h e a r t s i n the community of Highland through a variety of activities and projects. The Highland Arts Council provides a showcase for local artists and an educational opportunity for many members of the community to experience the arts. It enriches people’s lives though the appreciation of the arts and providing educational opportunities involved with the arts. The Highland Arts Council is always looking for new and exciting ways to promote all areas of the arts as well as providing budding artists and performers, both young and old, with new and creative ways to showcase their talents.

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Cruising time: St. Louis to Grafton 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information or to reserve your ticket, call the Alton Visitor Center at (800) 258-6645.

Admission $140 per person, inclusive Spirit of Peoria: Sightseeing Cruise (Grafton) Tuesday, August 26, 2014 5:00pm to 7:00pm CST The Loading Dock 400 Front St. Grafton, IL 62037 Enjoy the river by boarding the Spirit of Peoria sightseeing cruise. The cruise will travel the Mississippi River and people will have a chance to enjoy the scenic beauty found here. The boat will depart and return to The Loading Dock in Grafton. Cruise begins approximately 30 minutes after boarding. Cruising time is 90 minutes. For more information or

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Tw i l i g h t T h u r s d a y s a t t h e Confluence Tower Thursday, August 21, 2014 7:00pm to 9:00pm CST Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower 435 Confluence Tower Drive Hartford, IL 62048 Want to catch the best view of the sunset? Twilight Thursdays at the Lewis & Clark Confluence To w e r w i l l g i v e y o u a n unforgettable look. Bring family, friends, a special someone or just take the time alone to calm down from a stressful day at work.

Visitors are more than welcome to stay until night fall. Don't forget to look at sunset times to plan your trip accordingly. For more information, call (618) 251-9101.

Admission $5 JAC: From the Inside Out Friday, August 22, 2014 10:00am to 5:00pm CST Jacoby Arts Center 627 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 This exhibit features the work of three international artists: Irit Dulman of Israel, India Flint of Australia, Fabienne Rey of the Netherlands; and three artists f ro m t h e U S A : R i o Wre n n o f O re g o n a l o n g w i t h E l i z a b e t h Adams-Marks and Patricia Vi v o d f ro m I l l i n o i s w h o a re participateing in and co-curating the show.

Admission Free Tri-County Olden Days Saturday, August 23, 2014 7:00am to 5:00pm CST Tri-County Antique Club 23946 State Highway 3 Dow, IL 62022 Come out and enjoy a family oriented event that has something for everyone in Dow, Illinois!

A steam, gas and threshing show will feature antique tractors, engines and heritage demonstrations, along with an antique tractor pull. There will be live entertainment both days, with Cowboy Church on Sunday. Shop the large craft & flea market and enjoy lots of good "old-fashioned" food.

Admission $4 Kids 12 and under FREE Pelicans: Avian Anglers Saturday, August 23, 2014 Starts at 9:00am CST Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge HCR 82 Box 107 Brussels, IL 62013 Pelicans can be seen at the refuge in August huddled together as they work to capture a fish dinner. We’ll learn about these large white birds and then v e n t u re o u t t o s e e i f w e c a n spot a few or maybe a hundred.

Register by Aug. 21. Meet at the Refuge Visitor Center and bring binoculars, bug spray and hiking shoes. Call (618) 883-2524 to register or email tworivers@fws. gov.

Admission Free Grafton Riverside Flea Market Saturday, August 23, 2014 9:00am to 5:00pm CST The Loading Dock 400 Front St. Grafton, IL 62037 You won't want to miss this

fabulous flea market on the river. There will be over 50+ dealers with all types of goods, antiques glassware, tools, candles, furniture and good oldfashioned junk! Join the fun the fourth weekend of every month from March through October in Grafton. For more information, call (800) 258-6645 or e-mail tba@ gtec.com.

Admission Free Ghosts & Gravestones Cemetery Tour Saturday, August 23, 2014 Starts at 7:00pm CST Mineral Springs Haunted Tours 301 E. Broadway Street Alton, IL 62002 After a brief memorial for all the people who died in Mineral Springs Mall, cars line up behind the Mineral Springs Hearse, and the procession goes to the Alton Cemetery. The tour guide takes the group to 32 gravesites.

A seance is held at the Lovejoy Monument and the tour returns to Mineral Springs for a "Repast" and tour of the building. Tour ends with a Tarot card reading.

For more information, call (618) 465-3200.

Admission $35/person Alton Marina Anniversary Party Saturday, August 23, 2014 Starts at 6:30pm CST Alton Marina 1 Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 Celebrate the anniversary of Alton Marina with music from Smash Band, a slideshow and BBQ! For more information, call (618) 462-9860.

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Cruise begins approximately 30 minutes after boarding. Cruising time is 2 hours. For more information or to reserve your ticket, call (800) 258-6645.

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Music Tuning in The Fox to host Mannheim Steamroller

Mannheim Steamroller will present the best the holiday has to offer this season. The group will perform live for two shows only in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on December 9 & 10.

Tickets for Mannheim Steamroller at the Fox Theatre are on sale online at MetroTix.com, by calling 314-534-1111 or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office. Ticket prices start at $37.50.

Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing. Mannheim Steamroller is part of the 2014 – 2015 U.S. Bank Broadway Series.

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

Grammy Award winner Chip Davis will direct and co-produce Tour performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. The show features classic Christmas hits from Mannheim Steamroller and multimedia effects in an intimate setting.

In addition to being a holiday tradition for many families, the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Tour regularly attracts repeat attendance from multi-generational guests and is one of the longest running tours in the music industry.

Davis plans to release a new album, Mannheim Steamroller 30/40, this fall. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary Christmas Tour, tracks will include Christmas fan favorites while selections from Davis’ iconic Fresh Aire series and recordings by his daughter, Elyse, will celebrate 40 years of ground-breaking sound.

M a n n h e i m S t e a m ro l l e r h a s sold more than 40 million albums, 28 million in the Christmas genre.

With a total of twelve holiday CDs, an average of eight Mannheim Steamroller Christmas albums occupy Billboard’s Top Seasonal Chart every year.

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

From his longtime home in Omaha, Neb., Mannheim Steamroller creator Chip Davis makes innovative music inspired by the sounds of another age. This former teacher and jingle writer founded the music industry’s largest independent recording label, American Gramaphone, in 1974 when industry executives said Davis’ innovative 18th century instrumental rock sound would never sell. In addition to a Grammy Award, Davis is largely credited with establishing the New Age music category that revolutionized the making and marketing of holiday music. His first Christmas album was released in 1984; the album’s success made Christmas records a “must do” for all music artists. With more than 40 million total records sold including 28 million Christmas albums, Mannheim Steamroller founder Chip Davis is the #1-selling Christmas artist of all time.

Davis, one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the music industry, offers a rich array of lifestyle products on www.mannheimsteamroller. com including hot chocolate, food, apparel and novelty items. His latest achievement is creating a cutting edge psychoacoustic technology

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Sheldon announces 2014-15 Concert Season

The Sheldon is pleased to announce its 2014-2015 concert season, to take place in the intimate and acoustically perfect Sheldon

Concert Hall. The season includes six signature series - Jazz at The Sheldon, Fantastic Folk, Sheldon Classics, Saturday Matinees, Coffee Concerts, and Peter Martin Music: Live - which will be available by subscription beginning May 12 at 10 a.m. through The Sheldon at 314-533-9900 or www.TheSheldon. org. Among the artists scheduled for the season are Chick Corea, Leo Kottke, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Marty Stuart, Suzy Bogguss, The Dizzy GillespieTM Afro Cuban Experience, David Halen and Will James from the St. Louis Symphony, and more.

Subscribers may also add “Special Concerts” to their subscription order, including Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela, performing in celebration of 20 years of freedom in South Africa, the 3rd Annual Folk and Roots Festival, presented in partnership with 88.1 KDHX, featuring Sarah Jarosz, acclaimed vocal ensemble Chanticleer and benefit concerts with Rosanne Cash and the Blind Boys of Alabama.

The Sheldon will also continue to offer the popular “Choose Your Own” Series, designed for busy music lovers whose schedule makes it difficult to attend all concerts in a particular series. “All-Access” tickets, which provide premium seating, free parking, use of the Patrons Lounge and a backstage pass, will also be available for all Sheldon series concerts.

Jazz at The Sheldon series tickets are $150 orchestra / $135 balcony, Fantastic Folk series tickets are $180 orchestra / $160 balcony, Sheldon Classics series tickets are $75 orchestra / $60 balcony, Coffee Concerts are $65 orchestra / $55 balcony, Saturday Matinee tickets are $25 per adult subscription ticket / $10 per child, and Peter Martin Music is $95 VIP / $65 orchestra /

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RemiXT, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

G o o d Vi b e s T h u r s d a y s , T h e Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

The Coathangers w/Pagiins, Astral Place, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

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

Project Pat, Tef Poe, Gotta Be Karim, Family Affair, Indian Rome, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

American Idiot w/Rear View Mirror, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Jack & Jack w/Jake Foushee, Sammy Wilk, Kenny Holland, Andrew Lowe, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 5:30 p.m.

The Hatrick w/The Flood Brothers, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

The Bo Keys w/Al Holiday and The Eastside Rhythm Band, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

SaraBeth, Glen Mitchell, Christen Cole, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

The Rainmakers w/Dana Michael Anderson, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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El Monstero at Art Hill, Forest Park, St. Louis, Doors 5:30 p.m.

Busch Beer $3 Throwdown w/ Truculent Void, The Judge, Our Last Words, Pops, Sauget, 7:00 p.m.

Bello Spark, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

3KNGZ w/Leroy Jenkinz, Future Mic, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 8:30 p.m.

Nothing More w/Sleepwave, Arythma, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Jake Weber and the Lonesome D r i f t e r s w / M a t t Ta u l , T h e Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 24

Fruition, Birds of Chicago, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

The Summer Classic with Ryan Chollet, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 4:00 p.m.

Cannon Field w/Outsides, Corkbrush Field Mutiny, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 25

Open Mic Night, The Gramophone, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 26

Condition Critical, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 27

Good Friends w/Mother Meat, Vandalion, Bastard and the Crows, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Nellie Pearl, King James and The Killer Bee, Chainsaw Gentlemen, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 28

Bad Doctors, Mussy Cluves, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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

So Late it’s Early Show, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

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Old Salt Union Record Release Party, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

D a p h n e Wi l l i s , C i c e r o ’ s , University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Pretty Penny: A Tribute to Stone Temple Pilots w/Empire: A Tribute to Rage Against the Machine, Pop’s, Sauget, 6:30 p.m.

Gutter Ghouls, Brutally Frank w/ Scene of Irony, Opposites Attack, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m.

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

Bob Weir and RatDog, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

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Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Eco Music Festival feat. Spyro Gyra, Mindi Abair, Chesterfield Amphitheater, Chesterfield, 3:00 p.m.

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Archfront Media Battle of The Bands feat. A Promise to Burn, Split the Skyline, Because Reasons, A P e r f e c t D i s a s t e r, C i c e ro ’ s , University City, Doors 4:00 p.m.

Colt Cabana & Marty Derosa, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Schlafly CreeFest, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 2:00 p.m.

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Spade, Mathis & The Pirates, So’n’So 12-6 Movement and DJ Who, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 2

Sol Cat, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Framing Hanley, Pop’s, Sauget, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 3

An Evening with Eric Lindell and The Sunliners, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 4

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

Cory Bishop, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Repeat Repeat, The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

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John D. Hale Band, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

End of Summer Madness, Cicero’s, University City, Doors 5:00 p.m.

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He has had 24 top ten records, 16 #1 hits, and been a 10 time “Male Vocalist of the Year” nominee. Collin is a musician who uses his music and stardom to pro-mote positive and loving messages. In 2001 he was presented the Country Radio Seminar’s Humanitarian of the Year award in recognition of his work for organizations such as Boys Town, First Steps, Al-Anon and Special Olympics to name a few. In 2011 Collin released his first inspirational album, His Love Remains, which quickly shot to #1 on Amazon for inspirational and religious music.

Collin tours all over the world singing his soulful, heartfelt ballads.

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This Beatles tribute band brings the authentic sounds and looks of the different Beatle “eras”. You can take a trip through the earliest songs such as “She Loves Me” to the later sound of “Sgt. Pepper”, “Let It Be” and “Abbey Road”.

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Al Simmons’ one-man, multiprop, music-filled, off the wall p e r f o r- m a n c e s h a v e e l e v a t e d audiences world-wide to collective giggles and all-out guffaws. Al’s humor touches a responsive chord in peo-ple of every age. While it may be difficult to define this program, the titles of his albums may give you some insight (or not) —“Something’s Fishy at Camp Wiganishis” , “Celery Stalks at Mid-night”, and “The Truck I bought From Moe”. Those of you who remember and enjoyed vaudeville will have something to tell your family about. Al’s inspirations were great comedy kings such as Danny Kaye, Spike Jones and Jimmy Durante. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to an afternoon of comedy with song, dance, magic and sight gags. www.alsimmons.com

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Returning to us after a three year absence, The Ambassadors of Harmony (AOH) is the St. Louis area's premier men's a cappella chorus of more than 130 voices known for powerful and musically masterful performances.

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

"Lucy"

So let's start with the enticing premise of Luc Besson's "Lucy," starring Scarlett Johansson: Human beings only use 10 percent of their brain capacity. Imagine what it would be like if we could access all of it?

Well, wow. It would be sort of like ... nothing new. Because, it turns out, in real life, humans pretty much DO use their whole brains.

DARN! Now, we could choose to be annoyed that Besson starts with a total myth. Or we could give him a pass — because, hey, the movie is fiction anyway. The more relevant question, though, is how much of your own brain you should use when watching "Lucy" — a truly bizarre if often entertaining romp through, hmm, well, neuroscience, biochemistry, anthropology and basically the entire human experience, in 90 minutes. (Oh, plus a really cool car chase.)

And here's another question: Just how much of his brain did Besson access when writing the dialogue? (That may sound nasty, but Mr. Besson, you're the one who got us thinking about cerebral capacity.) The director knows his way around a camera, and you can argue about the merits of the storyline. But the dialogue often sounds like it was produced by a primitive computer: Hammy and clunky.

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

RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"Magic in the Moonlight"

Woody Allen's late period has been defined by a quality you wouldn't have expected from the man who produced the inspired chaos of "Bananas" or the Fellini-esque carnival of "Stardust Memories": tidiness.

For years now, Allen's films have been light farces ("Midnight in Paris," ''Vicky Cristina Barcelona") or neatly structured parables ("Match Point," ''Blue Jasmine"). They breeze in innocuously in the summer, promising pleasant entertainment and not much more.

"Like drinking lemonade" is how Allen has described his escapist aims for his movies. His "Magic in the Moonlight," a romantic comedy bathed in the sunset glow of the French Riviera and starring two of the more effervescent faces in movies — Colin Firth and Emma Stone — is, no doubt, sweetly sugary — if ultimately flat — stuff.

The film begins in 1928 Berlin with the chaotic backstage life of a haughty, grouchy Chinese illusionist, Wei Ling Soo, played by the magician Stanley Crawford (Firth). It's a promising start: Here is Firth, in regal, oriental garb and long mustache, disparaging autographs as "for mental defectives."

More of this, and "Magic in the Moonlight" could have been a very funny movie. But Wei Ling Soo doesn't again perform, and instead the rest of the film feels oddly missing the jokes it seems built to convey. Crawford — a self-described "rational man" who believes in his art, not in actual magic — sets off to the South of France to unmask a medium, Sophie Baker (Stone), gaining renown for her prescient "mental impressions."

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "a brief suggestive comment, and smoking throughout."

RUNNING TIME: 100 minutes.

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

"Guardians of the Galaxy"

At the height of their powers, our overlords at Marvel have deigned to prove, like an emperor tolerating a court jester, that

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they do, in fact, have a sense of humor.

The Marvel universe, of course, isn't entirely lacking comedy, as we've seen in "Iron Man" and "The Avengers." But on the whole, the Marvel kingdom is built on an unshakable foundation of self-seriousness. The comic book studio seems to fear that if the solemnity of its fiction isn't diligently guarded, people might start questioning whether all these men in spandex merit quite so much attention.

Yet "Guardians of the Galaxy," a 3-D space opera about a ragtag crew of mercenaries, is Marvel's most irreverent film yet, and has a welcome, slightly self-mocking tone that dares to suggest intergalactic battles over orbs might actually be a tad silly.

This is all very much to the good, but the problem with "Guardians of the Galaxy," directed by James Gunn, is the weakness of the comedy it wears so proudly. It takes more than a soundtrack full of '70s tunes, a talking raccoon and a few gags about "Footloose" to be funny. It's "zany" in quotes.

As if demonstrating its tonal distance from Marvel's other planetary bodies, "Guardians of the Galaxy" takes place at the far reaches of space, where we find Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) skipping along on an abandoned planet. He removes his mask, presses play on a Walkman and does something normally sacrosanct in Marvel-land: He dances. Blaring is the irresistible 1974 hit "Come and Get Your Love" by Redbone, the first of many such old radio hits.

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

RUNNING TIME: 121 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"The Hundred-Foot Journey"

Take one Oscar-winning British actress. Add an appealing supporting cast. Lather on the picturesque French countryside.

Sprinkle liberally with gorgeous food shots, from bubbling, spicy Indian delicacies to perfectly composed French plates of pigeon and truffles.

And then heap on a heavy serving of corn.

What is it about recent food movies — Jon Favreau's "Chef," and now Lasse Hallstrom's "The Hundred-Foot Journey" — that, despite their virtues, they have to be so darned corny, so dewy-eyed, with everything tied up in a feel-good bow at the end? It's as if all that great food on set had this tranquilizing effect, sending everyone off, sated and smiling, with great life lessons learned, into a rosy sunset.

That's not to say there isn't a lot going for "Journey" (as there was for the enjoyable "Chef"), an adaptation of the novel by Richard Morais about an Indian family that opens a restaurant in a French village. Besides the above-mentioned virtues, notably the always delightful Helen Mirren and the entertaining Indian actor Om Puri, it has the absurdly goodlooking couple of Manish Dayal, as a gifted young Indian chef, and Charlotte Le Bon, as the gorgeous sous-chef who teaches him the joys of haute cuisine (and not much more — this is a PG-rated movie).

RATED: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America "for thematic elements, some violence, language and brief sensuality."

RUNNING TIME: 122 minutes. T ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

"Get On Up"

There's a delicious moment in "Get On Up," Tate Taylor's new James Brown biopic, when Brown — played by Chadwick Boseman, in a thrillingly magnetic performance — is about to appear on the T.A.M.I. Show, a multi-act

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concert filmed in 1964.

Backstage, the singer is informed that he and his band won't be closing the show; that honor will be going to an up-and-coming British band called the Rolling Stones.

Brown shakes off the disappointment, goes out and blows the roof off the place with the force of those growling vocals and explosive, kinetic dance moves. Then he saunters over to the Stones, just five skinny blokes who don't know what hit them. "Welcome to America," he says.

Did he say that in real life? No matter. The scene i l l u s t r a t e s B ro w n ' s m o s t i m p o r t a n t q u a l i t i e s : h i s ndescribable drive as a performer, and his almost blinding charisma.

For that, kudos go to director Taylor and producers Brian Grazer and Mick Jagger (yes, that Mick Jagger, who's made no secret of Brown's influence on his own famous moves.)

But none of it would work, of course, without Boseman, an actor on a remarkable run of late, playing Jackie Robinson in "42" and now this. If he was impressive as the dignified Robinson, he's electrifying as Brown.

And just as Brown, in life, upstaged pretty much everyone — including his bandmates, the Famous Flames — Boseman does that here. The always excellent Viola Davis plays Brown's mother, Susie, but since Susie left her son as a boy, we don't see enough Davis — just a few sad moments from Brown's hardscrabble rural youth, and then one excruciating, wonderfully played scene later, when she comes to see her adult son backstage at Harlem's Apollo Theater.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America "for sexual content, drug use, some strong language, and violent situations.

RUNNING TIME: 138 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Into the Storm"

"Into the Storm" is a movie that addresses the fearsome power of nature. Alas, it also addresses the fearsome power of a bad script to distract us from the fearsome power of nature.

Add to that a set of cardboard characters, and what you have is a movie that should have dispensed with the humans and dialogue altogether, and been a documentary.

If, of course, the storms were real. Which they aren't.

The film, directed by Steven Quale, runs only 89 minutes.

And yet, despite the often engrossing special effects, it drags. It seems there are only so many times you can watch a funnel cloud bear down, while someone yells out: "We gotta get out of here. C'mon!"

The action takes place in one day in the small town of Silverton, somewhere in the heartland. Four high school students have just been killed in a tornado in Oklahoma, which is somewhere nearby.

And yet, Silverton's high school is planning to go ahead with its outdoor graduation, despite the forecast. Maybe this is why Vice Principal Gary Fuller — Richard Armitage, the dwarf leader Thorin of the "Hobbit" movies — is frowning, a state in which he remains throughout the film (his Thorin, though shorter, was much more expressive.) He heads to school with his teenage sons, Donnie and Trey.

Meanwhile, a storm-tracking team is on the chase, led by a driven, self-centered documentary filmmaker, Pete (Matt Walsh). He's spent years developing the perfect stormtracking vehicle — the Titus, a war tank with giant claws that can bore into the ground amid high winds.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sequences of intense destruction and peril, and language including some sexual references."

RUNNING TIME: 89 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One-half star out of four.

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This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Sarah Wayne Callies in a scene from "Into The Storm."

Mother Nature deserves better

By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press "Into the Storm" is a movie that addresses the fearsome power of nature. Alas, it also addresses the fearsome power of a bad script to distract us from the fearsome power of nature.

Add to that a set of cardboard characters, and what you have is a movie that should have dispensed with the humans and dialogue altogether, and been a documentary. If, of course, the storms were real. Which they aren't.

The film, directed by Steven Quale, runs only 89 minutes. And yet, despite the often engrossing special effects, it drags. It seems there are only so many times you can watch a funnel cloud bear down, while someone yells out: "We gotta get out of here. C'mon!"

The action takes place in one day in the small

town of Silverton, somewhere in the heartland.

Four high school students have just been killed in a tornado in Oklahoma, which is somewhere nearby.

And yet, Silverton's high school is planning to go ahead with its outdoor graduation, despite the forecast. Maybe this is why Vice Principal Gary Fuller — Richard Armitage, the dwarf leader Thorin of the "Hobbit" movies — is frowning, a state in which he remains throughout the film (his Thorin, though shorter, was much more expressive.) He heads to school with his teenage sons, Donnie and Trey.

Meanwhile, a storm-tracking team is on the chase, led by a driven, self-centered documentary filmmaker, Pete (Matt Walsh).

He's spent years developing the perfect stormtracking vehicle — the Titus, a war tank with giant claws that can bore into the ground amid

high winds.

Pete's main assistant is a no-nonsense meteorologist, Allison (Sarah Wayne Callies), a single mom to a five-year-old daughter, whom she's left home for three months with Grandma. Gary, the vice principal, is also a single parent. But though an eventual romance is briefly hinted at between these attractive folks literally caught in a storm, the idea is dropped, like a piece of twisted wreckage from the sky. (John Swetnam wrote the screenplay.)

In any case, back to that graduation. Before the kids can toss their caps into the air, the storm hits — a series of tornadoes like no one has ever seen. Making things worse, Gary's older son, Donnie, is missing — he's ditched graduation to help a pretty girl make a video at an abandoned paper mill. They'll soon be trapped by rising waters, and making goodbye

videos to their parents.

Speaking of those videos: The movie uses a found-footage device to tell its story. These snippets of "real" video are supposed to lend a documentary-style feel, but they're often ditched for conventional storytelling, rendering the whole idea ineffective.

But that's not the biggest problem. What's worse is that there's nothing interesting about any of these characters, with the possible exception of Donnie (Max Deacon) — the only person you care about, even a little.

There are also a couple of stereotypical dufuses — Donk and Reevis — who drink and swear and whoop and holler as the storm comes in. Darned if they're not the most annoying characters in any movie you'll see this entire year.

We'd bet money on it.

"The Hundred-Foot Journey" a tasty adventure

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge I hope you aren't excited to read another review of another Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie. It would have been a p re t t y s h o r t re v i e w w h e re I simply wrote something like, "it's terrible." It really was. Instead, I choose to share with you something slightly more complex about the sweetly enjoyable film "The Hundred-Foot Journey. " The show is based on the 2010 novel

by Richard Morais and has been produced by the heavy-hitting duo of Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg.

Journey is a "foodie movie" that speaks to the chef in all of us.

Whether you're a hungry cook, a hunger world traveler, or just

a hungry Food Network viewer, there's something in this tale for you. An opening flashback shows us the background of the Kadam family and the tragedy that forces them to leave India for England. Their matriarch is killed in a restaurant fire set during a time of political upheaval. It also destroys their home and business, leaving them with nothing. The English countryside where they tried to rebuild, we're told, was just plain inhospitable and they attempt to start over once again in France. They travel as far south as their car allows them and wind up breaking down in the charming village of SaintAntonin-Noble-Val where Papa Kadam (Om Puri) sets his heart on a ramshackle estate for sale.

Papa's middle son, Hassan

(Manish Dayal), is the family's true talent in the kitchen and he readily sides with his father on wishing this new home to be a successful restaurant. They turn the dilapidated courtyard into the coziest little cafe you can imagine and call it Maison Mumbai.

Forget that the French know little of Indian cuisine. Tandori goat, spicy curries, and other specialties fly off of Hassan's grill faster than my mouth could water. But trouble lives across the street where the chilly Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren) runs a top-notch eatery that features fine linens, vintage recipes, and a meticulous kitchen. Her iron thumb has earned and maintained the famed Michelin Star for over thirty years...it just hasn't been able to get her team over the hump

toward a second one.

The catty interplay between Papa Kadam and Madame Mallory is what passes for conflict in the recipe of this story. They trade barbs over garden walls and buy the whole day's catch from the local fish monger before the other catches up. It's flirty fun for the most part, until a jealous kitchen worker leads a bunch of blokes to graffiti and torch th e Maison. It' s not hor r if ic enough to lure the film out of its PG world, but it's pretty awful and certainly not in the taste of friendly competition.

Everything that takes place in this movie is only an excuse not to showcase the wondrous dishes Hassan whips up. His crush on Mallory's whimsically p o u t y s o u s c h e f , M a rg u e r i t e

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(Charlotte Le Bon, who is cuter than a young Winona Ryder), is a welcome distraction, but his meteoric rise to fame in the culinary world comes first from local love, benefits from Mme. Mallory's classical training, and takes a weird late turn to the mad streets of Paris toward the film's ending. It's still shamelessly fun and filling. Don't besmirch its kind spirit as so many other critics have by calling it "food porn". There's nothing wrong with whipping up a little tasty adventure. " T h e H u n d re d - F o o t J o u r n e y " runs 124 minutes and is rated PG for thematic elements, some violence, language, and brief sensuality. I give this film two and a half stars out of four.

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The Arts For The Edge The Touhill, St. Louis’ home for performing arts, showcases a wide variety of genres on two stages.

The Touhill’s 2014-15 event calendar holds exciting offerings from our Emerson Resident Artists MADCO (Modern American Dance Company) and the Arianna String Quartet, as well as presenting partner organizations, including Dance St. Louis, Saint Louis Ballet, Ambassadors of Harmony and St. Louis Jazz Orchestra.

Additional highlights include John Lithgow: "Stories by Heart" March 5, and Hal Holbrook in "Mark Twain Tonight!" April 11.

Single tickets for most 2014-15 events went on sale August 4,.

They are available at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at 314-516-4949.

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: Dynamic Duo September 5; Fri @ 8PM; $27 The season kicks off with two legendary works of the chamber repertoire that promises a night of unforgettable expression and emotional power. LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet in E-flat M a j o r, O p . 1 2 7 ; J O H A N N E S BRAHMS: Clarinet Quintet in B minor, Op.115 with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra principal clarinetist Scott Andrews JOH N P R I N E P re s e n t e d b y National Shows 2 September 26; Fri @ 8PM; $49.50, $59.50; On sale now Long considered a “songwriter’s songwriter,” John Prine is a rare talent who writes the songs other songwriters would sell their souls for. With immeasurable accolades, including two Grammys and the distinction of being one of the few songwriters honored by the Library of Congress and US Poet Laureate, Prine is more than a musician...he is an American treasure.

ZILUN ART SCHOOL Presented

by UMSL International Studies and Programs September 27; Sat @ 8PM; $20 Zilun Art School Dancers is a classical Chinese folk dance troupe and school that teaches and performs the traditional folk dance styles of China. Through this cultural backdrop, the dancers promote a better understanding of the Chinese culture with audiences worldwide.

NEW DANCE HORIZONS III A Dance St. Louis Production October 10 & 11; Fri & Sat @ 8PM; $30; On sale September 2 Dance St. Louis brings three nationally renowned choreographers to St. Louis, pairing each one with a local professional dance company to create stunning, fresh and distinct world premieres.

See The Big Muddy Dance Company, MADCO and Saint Louis Ballet perform new works by some of the country’s most talked- about choreographers.

ST. LOUIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Tribute to Woody Herman October 15; Wed @ 7PM; $25 The first concert of the season will showcase the music of Woody Herman. A jazz clarinetist, alto and soprano saxophonist and singer, Herman became one of the most famous big band leaders of the 1930s and ’40s and garnered success through the ’70s. His

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A dancer from MADCO, which will appear at the Touhill Nov. 14 through 16 among other dates. legendary career produced many classics, including “Four Brothers,” “Woodchopper's Ball,” “Make Someone Happy,” “Cousins” and "Early Autumn."

DAVID GRAY Presented by National Shows 2 October 17; Fri @ 8PM; $49.50, $59.50; On sale August 8 Da v i d G r a y has e s tab lis he d himself as one of the UK’s leading artists both at home and overseas. His 2009 release, Draw The Line, was met with critical praise and garnered the artist a series of high profile television appearances, as well as two sold out tours of the United States.

Foundling, Gray's 9th studio a l b u m , f e a t u re s l u s h , s o u l f u l songs that found the artist returning to his folk music roots.

KAÏSSA Presented by UMSL International Studies and Programs October 17; Fri @ 8PM; $20 Cameroon-born world musician Kaïssa is known for the irresistible African-inspired rhythms of her songs. Kaïssa’s voice is a unique

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instrument – an electric mix of character and clarity, strength and fragility, total control and unbridled joy. She’s been captivating audiences and peers alike, while working with other luminary artists.

PHILHARMONIA QUARTETT BERLIN October 18; Sat @ 8PM; $27 Hailed as "four of the best" by the British press after its debut at Wigmore Hall in London more than two decades ago, the quartet has celebrated a critically acclaimed career, establishing itself among the world's premier string quartets.

It now boasts 20-plus years of international concerts and a large and diverse discography.

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID Presented by Variety Children’s Theatre October 24–26; Fri @ 10AM & 7:30PM; Sat @ 1:30 & 7PM; Sun @ 1:30PM; $15, $20, $25, $35 Disney’s The Little Mermaid is the sixth annual Broadway musical production and the first Disney show presented by Variety

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C h i l d re n ’ s T h e a t re . B r i n g i n g together an all-star collection of talent along with a live orchestra, dazzling sets and stunning c o s t u m e s , Va r i e t y C h i l d re n ’ s Theatre creates an unforgettable, magical experience for the entire family.

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: Beethoven and Klein November 7; Fri @ 8PM; $27 Maestro Klein will take the audience on a sonic journey through the expansive range of expression of the oboe. WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: Oboe Quartet in F Major, K.370; ANTAL DORÁTI: Notturno and Capriccio for Oboe and String Quartet; BENJAMIN BRITTEN: Phantasy Quartet for Oboe and String Trio, Op.2; LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet in F Major, Op.135.

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM Presented by Dance St. Louis November 7 & 8; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 2 & 8PM; $40, $50, $65; On sale September 2 The country’s first African-

American ballet company returns to St. Louis in all its splendor, glory and magnificence. Under the artistic direction of Virginia Johnson, former Dance Theatre of Harlem principal dancer and founding member, the 18-member company performs an eclectic and demanding repertoire at the highest level, ranging from new and classical to neoclassical and contemporary.

JUSSIT–FINNISH MALE CHOIR Presented by UMSL International Studies and Programs November 9; Sun @ 3PM; Free and open to the public Since 1951, the 75-member choir has been maintaining the culture of South Ostrobothnia through song.

Its repertoire consists primarily of traditional and modern Finnish male choir music and regional folk songs, but the group does occasionally perform what they call more “exotic” sounds.

MADCO: Wallstories November 14–16; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 8PM, Sun @ 3PM; $30 MADCO collaborates with German choreographer Nejla Yatkin with the internationally acclaimed artist’s powerfully personal Wallstories. The concert coincides with the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Wallstories fixes a lens on the human stories beneath Cold War politics.

UMSL JAZZ FOR THE HOLIDAYS December 7; Sun @ 3PM; Free and open to public This annual production showcases holiday classics with a jazzy flair. The evening features such classics as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “The Christmas Song,” “Jingle Bells” and selections from A Charlie Brown Christmas. With additional song selections, concert organizers promise a fresh holiday concert experience.

THE AMBASSADORS OF HARMONY: Sounds of the Season December 12-14; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 2 & 8PM; Sun @ 2 & 7PM; $28, $32, $38; On sale October 13 The international awardwinning Ambassadors of Harmony celebrates the holiday season with a 130-voice chorus, augmented by clever choreography and an array of costumes. The first half of the show is an energetic and light-hearted look at Christmas. In the second act, the chorus moves audiences with its heavenly harmonies, classic carols and sacred songs.

SAINT LOUIS BALLET: The Nutcracker December 18-23; $32; $47; $55, On sale now Choreographed by Gen Horiuchi, the ballet is set to the classic score by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Filled with enchanting scenery, magical lands and splendid dancing, Saint Louis Ballet’s The Nutcracker is a timetested holiday classic for the whole family.

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE 2015 January 19; Mon @ 10AM; Free and open to public The University of Missouri–St. Louis and the St. Louis community come together for this annual celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy. This event features engaging speakers, as well as talented musicians and performers.

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TA N G O B U E N O S A I R E S Presented by Dance St. Louis January 30 & 31; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 2 & 8PM; $40, $50, $65; On sale September 2 Tango Buenos Aires, one of A rg e n t i n a ’ s g re a t e s t c u l t u r a l exports, presents another fiery, hypnotic and expressive performance. For this special p ro d u c t i o n , a c c o m p a n i e d b y musicians from Buenos Aires, the company performs the “Song of Eva Perón” – a Tango dance and music presentation inspired by the most important feminine character in Argentinian history, Eva Perón.

GEORGE PERRIS Presented by UMSL International Studies and Programs January 31, Sat @ 8PM; $20 International pop singer George Perris began performing at the age of 18. His successful career has brought him to some of the most prestigious concert halls in Greece and around the world. In 2014, Perris released his first Englishlanguage album, Picture This, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, London, Montreal, Prague and Athens.

ST. LOUIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA: A Tribute to Stan Kenton February 4; Wed @ 7PM; $25 Considered one of the pioneers of progressive jazz, Stan Kenton gained much notoriety form the 1940s through ’70s with songs like "Painted Rhythm," “Intermission Riff,” "Eager Beaver,” “Artistry in Rhythm” and “The Peanut Vendor.”

A pianist, composer and arranger who led an innovative, influential and often controversial American jazz orchestra, Kenton also left a legacy as an educator.

CANTUS February 6; Fri @ 8PM; $19, $24, $29, $34 This choral ensemble is known around the world for its trademark warmth and engaging performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The Washington Post hails the group’s sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and refers to their music-making as “spontaneous grace.”

SAINT LOUIS BALLET: Love is in the Air February 13–14; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 7PM; $28, $35, $45; On sale now With choreography by Francis Patrelle, Saint Louis Ballet dancers in evening dresses and tuxedos will sway and plunge to such smooth and romantic melodies as George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.”

Emery LeCrone also is a featured choreographer.

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET Presented by Dance St. Louis February 27 & 28; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 8PM; $30, $40, $55; On sale September 2 Cutting-edge, sophisticated, versatile, gifted and techniqueconscious – all describe the topflight dancers of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. The company combines rugged athleticism with liquid g r a c e , a n d b l e n d s E u ro p e a n aesthetic with American vigor.

Composed of 12 young, talented dancers, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents a lively program enjoyable for all audiences.

ST. LOUIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Swing This March 3; Tues @ 7PM; $25 Swing music defined a generation, and the infectious rhythm is a permanent part of the American musical landscape.

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The Arianna String Quartet has been a Touhill audience favorite since its opening.

Featuring the music of such jazz greats as Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman, Jim Widner leads the St. Louis Jazz Orchestra through an evening of music that led the Swing Era. JOHN LITHGOW: Stories by Heart March 5; Thurs @ 7:30PM; $36, $46, $56, $76 Following his triumphant appearances at New York’s Lincoln Center and London’s National Theatre, the Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor offers a touching and humorous reflection on storytelling as the tie that binds humanity. In a hilarious tour de force, Lithgow performs with zany abandon, portraying ten distinct, outrageous characters (including a parrot).

ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: Contemporary Beethoven March 6; Fri @ 8PM; $27 In an evening dedicated to experiencing contemporary sounds and musical languages that transcend time, the Arianna joins forces with internationally acclaimed pianist Einav Yarden. See this brilliant artist’s St. Louis concert debut! SOFIA GUBAIDULINA: String Quartet No.2 (1987); LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Große Fuge, Op.133; ROBERT SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op.44 with Einav Yarden, piano.

CELTIC FESTIVAL featuring Cherish the Ladies Presented by UMSL International Studies and Programs March 22; Sun @ 3PM; $25; VIP $35 With a spectacular blend of

virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and delivers in an immensely humorous and entertaining package. VIP tickets include a post-concert reception with the artist catered by Llewelyn’s.

MADCO: Double Date March 27-29; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 8PM; Sunday @ 3PM; $30 Among other guest artists and collaborators, a highlight of MADCO’s spring concert pairs the dancers with international awardwinning, St. Louis-based Double Date, an a cappella quartet. These f o u r a w a rd - w i n n i n g s i n g e r s , comprised of UMSL students and recent alumni, are just off their gold medal wins at the recent Barbershop in Germany competition.

HAL HOLBROOK IN MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! April 11; Sat 8PM; Prices TBA; on sale February 10 Hal Holbrook portrays Mark Twain, giving his dramatic recitals from Twain’s writings. Just as Mark Twain brought his wit and humor to far-flung places a half-century before, Holbrook-as-Twain has also performed around the world, from Saudi Arabia and Warsaw, to Edinburgh and New Delhi.

MATSUTOYO KAI Presented by UMSL International Studies and Programs April 19; Sun @ 3PM; $20 The Japanese minyo folk music group Matsutoyo Kai was established in Northern California

by Madame Matsutoyo Sato in 1966. Over the last 40 years, she has expanded her teachings to Southern California, where she currently resides. She continuously travels to teach with spirit and the ambition to keep this rare art of Japanese history alive.

THE BEST OF THE SECOND CITY April 23-25; Thurs @ 8PM; Fri @ 8; Sat @ 6 & 9PM; $35 America’s famed comedy troupe brings its best sketches to St. Louis for highly anticipated annual spring performances. This production will feature some of the greatest sketches, songs and improvisations from The Second City’s 52-year history. The famed troupe draws on its rich, laughter-inducing comedy archives to handpick hilarious vignettes for its three-day performance run in St. Louis.

CCN CRETEIL ET VAL-DEMARNE / COMPAGNIE KÄFIG Presented by Dance St. Louis April 24 & 25; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 2 & 8PM; $30, $40, $55; On sale September 2 There’s hip-hop and then there’s Compagnie Käfig’s brand of hiphop, with its global composition, international flavor and fusion of styles. With dancers set in motion to the rhythmic beats of samba, bossa nova and electronic music, this company has managed to create its own unique style that does not deny its hip-hop origins, but rather enables the hip-hop movement to win over diverse audiences around the world.

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May 8; Fri @ 8PM; $27 Daring to boldly send the traditions of Western classical music in new directions, these three quartets continue to resonate as eternal masterpieces and achievements of the human spirit.

JOSEPH HAYDN: Quartet in F minor, Op.20 No.5; BÉLA BARTÓK: String Quartet No. 5; LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Quartet in A minor, Op.132.

SAINT LOUIS BALLET: Don Quixote May 8-10; Fri @ 7:30PM; Sat @ 2:30 & 7:30PM; Sun @ 2:30PM; $28, $35, $49; On sale now Based on the famous novel Don Quixote de la Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes, the ballet is known for its demanding choreography and technical wizardry. Don Quixote is a marriage of traditional ballet and Spanish dance – full of “heat,” firelight and thrills. This classic follows Spain’s legendary hero and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, to Barcelona on a quest for his dream lover, Dulcinea.

EMERSON SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL 2015 Presented by Dance St. Louis and the Touhill May 22–24; Fri-Sun@ 6PM; $10-15; On sale April 1 The eighth annual festival has become a Memorial Day weekend tradition. A three-night dance extravaganza with a different program each evening. It’s diversity of movement and style at its best with dance companies from across the Midwest and beyond performing a variety of pieces.

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The Arts Artistic adventures A Taste of the Rep planned

The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) and The Rep’s A-Team invite patrons to a special season kick-off with great food, lively entertainment and opportunities to explore the season, make subscription and single ticket purchases and register to win special prizes. A Taste of The Rep will take place outside on the lawn of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, from 4pm-8pm on Aug. 21.

The Rep’s A-Team is a young, diverse group of superheroes charged with audience development and community relationship building.

Food vendors at A Taste of The Rep include Bombay Food Junkies, My Big Fat Greek Truck, Pie Oh My! and CoolDelights. Food may be purchased individually at each vendor.

Entertainment includes live music from WoolfPak (the skiffle b a n d f e a t u re d i n T h e R e p ’ s upcoming production of One Man, Two Guvnors) and Brian Owens performing the music of Johnny Cash.

For more information on A Taste of The Rep or The Rep’s A-Team and their upcoming events, call The Rep’s Box Office at (314) 968-4925 or visit The Rep’s website at http://www. repstl.org/ateam.

Dance St. Louis set for season

Dance St. Louis announces its full 2014-2015 season, which features eight striking, entertaining and diverse productions. The upcoming 49th season includes: New Dance Horizons III, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Tango Buenos Aires, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Compagnie Käfig in Correria Agwa, the 8th Annual SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL 2015 and two co-presentations with the U.S. Bank Broadway Series at the Fox Theatre: Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage and STOMP. Season ticket packages are currently on sale and single tickets sales for certain shows go on sale on September 2, 2014.

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October 10 & 11, 2014 Touhill Performing Arts Center D a n c e S t . L o u i s k i c k s o ff the season with its very own commissioned production, New Dance Horizons. The concept is simple, and the result is stunning.

Dance St. Louis brings three nationally renowned choreographers to St. Louis, pairing each one with a local professional dance company to create distinct world premieres. Now in its third year, New Dance Horizons III welcomes the Big Muddy Dance Company, which performs a new work by the dynamic and accomplished Katarzyna Skarpetowska, a native of Warsaw, Poland, Julliard graduate and current dancer with the Lar Lubovitch Dance Company.

Katarzyna has worked with the likes of David Parsons and Robert Battle, and professional companies across the country have performed her choreography. MADCO performs a new work by Roni Koresh, an Israeli-born choreographer and founder of Philadelphia’s Koresh Dance Company who blends ballet, modern and jazz, and has earned a reputation for highly technical and emotionally charged work.

Choreographing since the age of 14 and dubbed a “prodigy” in the press, the impressive Brian Enos, former Houston Ballet dancer and Hubbard Street choreographer, collaborates with Saint Louis Ballet. New Dance Horizons III is a part of the American Arts Experience – St Louis festival.

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage October 21 – November 2, 2014 Fox Theatre Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.

Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage features the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of

My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!” Don’t miss this record-breaking live theatre sensation.

Dance Theatre of Harlem November 7 & 8, 2014 Touhill Performing Arts Center The country’s first AfricanAmerican ballet company returns to St. Louis in all its splendor, glory and magnificence! Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and the late Karel Shook, Dance Theatre of Harlem was considered “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings” (The New York Times, 1971). After its establishment, the company received unparalleled international acclaim and unprecedented success.

It has been said that Dance Theatre of Harlem definitively debunked stereotypical opinions that African Americans could not dance ballet.

Now, almost a half-century later, and after an eight-year hiatus, Dance Theatre of Harlem has re-launched.

Under the artistic direction of the remarkable Virginia Johnson, former Dance Theatre of Harlem principal dancer and founding member, the company consists of 18 racially diverse dance artists, who perform an eclectic and demanding repertoire at the highest level, ranging from new and classical to neoclassical and contemporary. In the past year alone, the company has received outstanding accolades, critical acclaim and extensive media attention. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the resurgence of Dance Theatre of Harlem!

Tango Buenos Aires January 30 & 31, 2015 Touhill Performing Arts Center Back by popular demand, Tango Buenos Aires, one of Argentina’s greatest cultural exports, presents another fiery, hypnotic a n d e x p re s s i v e p e r f o r m a n c e .

Accompanied by musicians from Buenos Aires, the dancers flawlessly execute the Tango with impressively intricate muscular grace and interlacing movements between couples. For this special production, Tango Buenos Aires performs the “Song of Eva Perón” – a Tango dance and music presentation inspired by the most important feminine character in Argentinian history, Eva

Perón. Tracing her epic life—from her ascent to fame in the 1930s to her death in 1952—this sparkling and poignant spectacle reveals the influence of Tango on Perón’s life.

It’s a saucy and passionate story that keeps you fully engaged while you’re simultaneously swaying in your seat.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet February 27 & 28, 2015 Touhill Performing Arts Center Cutting-edge, sophisticated, versatile, gifted and techniqueconscious – all describe the top-flight dancers of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.

Hailed by The New York Times as “a breath of fresh air” and by the Boston Herald as the “classically trained company of the future,” Aspen Santa Fe Ballet combines rugged athleticism with liquid grace, and blends European aesthetic with American vigor. The company, also known for its commitment to commissioning new works, performs from a diverse and engaging repertoire by some of the world’s foremost choreographers, ranging from Twyla Tharp and William Forsythe to Nicolo Fonte and Moses Pendelton. With its sophisticated repertoire and broad appeal, combined with a blend of entertaining and engrossing contemporary dance, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is one of the great success stories in American dance today.

Composed of 12 young, talented dancers, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents a lively program enjoyable for all audiences.

STOMP April 10-12, 2015 Fox Theatre See what all the noise is about!

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly

unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eightmember troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Year after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. As the Boston Globe says, “If you haven’t seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!”

Compagnie Käfig in Correria Agwa / CCN Créteil et Val-de-Marne April 24 & 25, 2015 Touhill Performing Arts Center There’s hip-hop and then there’s Compagnie Käfig’s brand of hiphop, with its global composition, international flavor and fusion of styles. With dancers set in motion to the rhythmic beats of samba, bossa nova and electronic music, this show is a savvy, wild mash-up of innovative, dynamic choreography that promises to be one of the most entertaining highlights of the year.

Compagnie Käfig is the brainchild of Mourad Merzouki, a native of Lyon, France who studied martial arts and circus arts as a child and was influenced by hip-hop as a teen. Since 1996, the company has expanded the language of hip-hop by cleverly introducing a wide range of influences, ranging from Bollywood, Russian dance and contemporary dance to samba and capoeira to Merzouki’s own expertise in circus and martial arts.

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Tues & Wed 10-6, Th 12-8, Fri 11-7, Sat 10-4

The Arts Arts calendar Thursday, Aug. 21

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

Flowers of the Four Seasons in Chinese and Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 1.

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

Watershed Cairns Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through February 8, 2015.

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

Sight Lines: Richard Serra’s Drawings for Twain Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

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

History Clubhouse: Let’s Build It!, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through October 6.

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

Brett Weston: Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Runs through December 7.

Friday, Aug. 22

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

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

Flowers of the Four Seasons in Chinese and Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through September 1.

Sight Lines: Richard Serra’s Drawings for Twain Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

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

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

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

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

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

Brett Weston: Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Runs through December 7.

Saturday, Aug. 23

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

Flowers of the Four Seasons in Chinese and Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 1.

Sight Lines: Richard Serra’s Drawings for Twain Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7.

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

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

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

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

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Religion Religion briefs Aid group: American with Ebola weak but improving

ATLANTA (AP) — A second American who came down with Ebola in Liberia is now hospitalized in Atlanta.

SIM missionary Nancy Writebol has joined Samaritan's Purse Dr. Kent Brantly at Emory University Hospital, where they're being given an experimental treatment that has never before been tested on humans.

SIM USA President Bruce Johnson says he looks forward to praying with her and "telling her some of the stories of how God has made a way for her to come here."

Johnson says he spoke with her husband, who's still in Liberia. David Writebol said his wife was able to stand and get on the plane in Liberia with assistance. When she arrived in Atlanta, she was wheeled into the hospital on a stretcher.

Johnson says SIM has spent nearly $1 million since Writebol and Brantly were diagnosed with Ebola, and Samaritan's Purse has spent more than $1 million. He says the missionaries' medical evacuation insurance may cover some of the cost.

Pittsburgh Episcopals OKs same-sex certificates

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh says its clergy may sign marriage certificates for same-sex couples.

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

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

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

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the new rule is spelled out in a letter to the diocese from Bishop Dorsey McConnell.

The Episcopal Church approved a provisional rite for samesex couples at its General Convention last year, subject to approval by local bishops.

In approving the rite for use in the Pittsburgh diocese last year, McConnell did not order diocesan priests to perform same-sex marriages, but simply gave them the option to perform them if their conscience dictated. That was before a federal judge in May struck down Pennsylvania's law defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman, effectively making same-sex marriage legal in the state.

Diocesan spokesman Rich Creehan said the latest move gives clergy who choose to marry same-sex couples the power to issue legally binding marriage certificates.

Judge: Pittsylvania prayer injunction will remain

DANVILLE, Va. (AP) — A judge says he won't dissolve an injunction barring Virginia's Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors from opening meetings with sectarian prayers.

An opinion filed by U.S. District Judge Michael Urbanski says a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling doesn't support dissolving the injunction.

In May, the Supreme Court upheld the practice of reciting prayers at the start of the Greece Town Board's meetings

in Greece, New York. The Pittsylvania County board cited the ruling in its motion to dissolve or modify Urbanski's injunction.

Urbanksi says the Pittsylvania County case is different. He says the board took an active role in leading the prayers and dictating their content.

He says he can't modify the injunction while the board's appeal of it is pending before the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Pope reinstates suspended pro-Sandinista priest

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has reinstated a Nicaraguan priest suspended by the Vatican in the 1980s for participating in Nicaragua's leftist Sandinista government.

The 81-year-old Rev. Miguel D'Escoto Brockmann, Nicaragua's foreign minister from 1979-1990, recently wrote to Francis asking to be allowed to celebrate Mass again before he died. The Vatican said Monday that Francis had agreed and asked D'Escoto's superior in the Maryknoll order to help reintroduce him into priestly ministry.

The Vatican suspended D'Escoto and three other dissident priests in 1985 for defying a church ban on clergy holding government jobs. The sanction was also a reflection of St. John Paul II's broader crackdown on liberation theology in Latin America.

NEW BETHEL UNITED METHODIST

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

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ST. THOMAS EPISCOPAL

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

“...Be eyes to the blind, and a guiding light unto the feet of the erring. Be a breath of life to the body of humankind, a dew to the soil of the human heart, and a fruit upon the tree of humility” ~ Baha’u’llah Use your eyes and breath for good!

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

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327 Olive Street • Edw, IL 656-0845 Steve Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

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EDEN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 903 N. Second Street Edwardville, IL 656-4330 John Roberts, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship: Traditional Service 8:00 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM Contemporary Service 10:30 AM www.eden-ucc.org

ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 N. Buchanan Edwardsville 656-6450 Very Reverend Jeffrey Goeckner

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

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Travel

Missouri Botanical Garden

Pictured are scenes from two previous Prairie Days at the Shaw Nature Reserve.

Shaw Nature Reserve to host special event For The Edge Take a step back in time for Prairie Day at the Shaw Nature Reserve, Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Interact with early settlers and explore what life was like on the great American frontier during this bi-annual event. Kids and adults alike will enjoy a day of historical activities and exhibits, storytelling, music and food. Event admission is $6 for adults, $2 for children (ages 15 and under) and $3 for Missouri Botanical Garden members. Visit www.shawnature.org or call (636) 451-3512 for more information.

Shaw Nature Reserve - Prairie Day

This family event portrays prairie heritage through fun-filled activities and demonstrations. The Reserve’s 250-acre tall grass prairie provides an authentic backdrop for the day’s cultural festivities.

Take a guided hike with a naturalist to learn about the land and its unique natural characteristics.

Visit the teepee and watch as blacksmiths and bow and arrow makers hone skills from days gone by. Basket weavers, quilters and artists will create and display traditional art pieces. Ride in a hay wagon and play pioneer games such as the “atl-atl throw,” tomahawk throw and “rabbit sticks.” Learn living history

first-hand as characters re-enact the lives of early prairie inhabitants.

Experts from the Endangered Wolf Center, Missouri Heritage Foundation and the Missouri Prairie Foundation will be on hand to answer questions and share information with the public.

One enthusiastic visitor from the last Prairie Day event remarked, "Prairie day was awesome! We had a wonderful time. We loved the blacksmith demo, playing with the prairie toys, the buffalo burgers, the axe throwing, sod house, and the bird, mammal, reptile and plant exhibits! Those were just some of our favorites! There was so much to do!"

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Shaw Nature Reserve Visitors will be able to choose from a wide assortment of prairie wildflowers and grasses available for purchase from a local native plant nursery. Live bands will entertain the crowds with a variety of modern and traditional folk tunes. Enjoy bison burgers and a variety of homemade baked goods.

The Shaw Nature Reserve is located on the south side of Interstate 44 at exit #253 in Gray Summit, Mo. (less than 10 miles past the Six Flags exit). For more information, visit www. shawnature.org or call (636) 451-3512.

The Shaw Nature Reserve is a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

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Travel Ninth annual cycling event planned in Macoupin County For The Edge Join the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce on its ninth annual Tour de Coal bicycle ride on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at the Benld City Hall-Civic Center, 201 E. Central Ave. in downtown Benld, Ill. (62009).

The Tour de Coal is for riders of all ages and abilities who have an interest in cycling in the Macoupin County, Ill., area.

The ride will be held in conjunction with the 15th Annual Fall Festival held at the Benld City Park, where the bike ride ends.

Choose from a 13.6-mile family ride, a mid-length 35-mile ride or a metric century (64.8 miles).

The terrain is flat to rolling with some hills. As a former rider has expressed: the ride is Registration is from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Benld City Hall-Civic Center on the day of the event. You can save money by registering in advance either by mail or through Active.com. Advance registration is $15 per person and $40 for a family of three or more people living in the same household. On the day of the ride, the cost is $20 per person and $50 for family of three or more people living in the same household.

You can register online through t h e r i d e ' s We b s i t e , w w w. coalcountrychamber.com . You also can download a paper registration form at the website or pick one up at St. Louis-, Metro-East- and Springfield, Ill.-area bicycle shops.

The Tour de Coal will have something new this year. There will be a mass start beginning at 7:00 AM for those riding the metric century. If you're wanting to find someone with similar riding skills, this is a good way to find them. It will start at the registration area on Central Avenue (Rt. 138). All other riders will start their ride heading north on Second Street as in the past. The mass start is NOT mandatory for metric century riders. If you plan to ride the metric century and do not want to start at 7:00 AM that is alright too. Again, it is not mandatory. All riders other

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Pictured are scenes from previous Tour de Coal events. than the mass start riders can begin their ride anytime prior to the closing of registration.

Out-of-town visitors to the Tour de Coal can camp Friday night (Sept. 27) at Benld City Park, which is just 1 block north of the Benld Civic Center. For information about camping, contact Mickey Robinson at (217) 710-5218 or mrer@ madisontelco.com.

Bananas, bottled water and oatmeal cookies willbe available at the registration desk the day of the ride. Preregeistration by Sept. 15

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guarantees a t-shirt.

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

Also new this year a portion of each person's registration fee will go to Fight the Fight, a local program which helps families with large unexpected medical costs.

The following two web sites will

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give you more information on the mission of Fight the Fight: http:// www.fightthefightclothing.com/p/ about.html and https://www. facebook.com/#!/helpfightthefight.

O t h e r p ro c e e d s f ro m To u r de Coal will be used by the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce to improve the communities of Benld, Dorchester, Eagarville, East Gillespie, Gillespie, Mount Clare, Sawyerville and Wilsonville. The Chamber sponsors events such as a free Summer Concert Series, the Fall Festival, and Breakfast with Santa.

The Benld/Gillespie area has a rich heritage because of its ties to the coal industry. The region has sizable numbers of people of German, Irish, Italian, Slavic, Scotch and Russian descent drawn to the region by mining. The region is dotted with more than 27 old coal mines; and the Tour de Coal routes pass several of them.

Some of these mines have been highlighted on the Tour de Coal Face book page which can be found at https://www.facebook.com/#!/ tourdecoal?ref_type=bookmark on the internet.

Benld is also home to The Holy Dormition of the Theotokos Russian Orthodox Church, originally built in 1895, the only church in Illinois under the jurisdiction of the Patriarchate of Moscow and All Russia.

Both Benld and Gillespie are on the original alignment (1926-1930) of Route 66 through Illinois. The 64-mile route uses alignments of Route 66 in the Staunton-Mount Olive area and passes by the grave site of Mary "Mother Jones" Harris, a prominent labor activist in the late 1800's and early 1900's.

The 64-mile route also goes through the community of Bunker Hill, home to one of the ride's rest stops. There are 5 other rest stops throughout the ride.

Joseph Magnani, a bicycle racer who saw success in big European races in the 1930's and 1940's, grew up in nearby Mount Clare.

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

Dining Delights

Bill Roseberry/The Edge

The original buffalo wings at Frank and Teressa's Anchor Bar.

Frank and Teressa's Anchor Bar in Buffalo, N.Y.

By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge The next stop on the "You Gotta Eat" food train across America with my dad was in Buffalo, N.Y. at Frank and Teressa's Anchor Bar. Established in 1935, Anchor Bar is a staple in Buffalo, but its legend spans much further than just northern New York and it was that legend that took me there. See, Anchor Bar is said to be the originator of buffalo wings and they've taken that legend and ran with it.

Anchor Bar lore says that Dominic Bellissimo was tending bar on a Friday night in 1964 when a group of his friends entered about 11:30 p.m. Dominic asked his mother Teressa to whip something together for them, so she took the chicken wings she was about to throw in the stock pot for soup, deep fried them and spun them in her secret sauce, hence the birth of buffalo wings.

It's a self-proclaimed story, but it's widely accepted in the food world, enough so that Food Network personality Bobby Flay appeared at Anchor Bar for a buffalo wing "throwdown" with self-proclaimed "wing king" Drew Cerza back in 2007.

There have been plenty of other food personalities, along with celebrities from all facets that have made the pit stop to try these famous wings, too.

Anchor Bar even distributes their sauces nationally now. You can order them online and have them shipped straight to your house. Check out Anchor Bar at www.anchorbar.com.

It was obvious to myself and my dad when we turned onto Main St. in downtown Buffalo that Anchor Bar is proud of its wings.

When the location appeared at 1047 Main St., "Home of the original buffalo chicken wings" was painted all over the old brick building for the world to see.

When we walked inside, the walls were blanketed with pictures of famous people that have visited through the years,

as well as license plates from all over the country and Canada.

There were also some motorcycles displayed along the ceiling near the bar.

As I perused the pictures on the walls I saw photos of: former L.A. Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, actor R. Lee Ermey, Willie Nelson, the late John Candy and Kenny Rogers (when he looked like Kenny Rogers prior to the plastic surgery), among many others.

We visited around lunchtime and were ushered into the dining area. It was very dimly lit and an intimate setting. It reminded me of someplace you might find Michael Corleone or Tony Soprano dining on a big, fat bowl of spaghetti and plotting their next mobster move.

I knew what I was going to order before we arrived though. You can't visit the home of the original buffalo chicken wings and not try the buffalo chicken wings.

We started our adventure with an appetizer and a beer though. I wanted to try the Flying Bison, a local India Pale Ale, but they were out of it. Instead I went with the Ringside American Lager from Buffalo, which resembled a regular ole domestic beer, nothing special.

As for our appetizer, we chose from the "Deep Fried Pickens" section. I was intrigued by the broccoli cheddar choice, but dad talked me into the mixed veggies. The mixed veggies were supposed to include the broccoli cheddar when they arrived, but instead were only comprised of fried mushrooms, cauliflower and zucchini.

They were all good, but not any more memorable than from any other place I've tried these breaded delights.

If anything was memorable, it was the sauces that accompanied our order. The mixed veggies came with honey mustard and sweet and sour sauce. I thought the addition of the sweet and sour sauce was a little quirky, but who knows, maybe people from Buffalo would think including ranch sauce with fried food is weird.

As for the main courses, dad went with the six ounce Bison burger, a new item on the Anchor Bar menu. It came with provolone cheese and was accompanied by French fries. He was very satisfied with the burger, but was less than pleased with the fries, describing them as similar to frozen fries you would buy at the grocery store.

Finally, it was time for the main attraction, the original buffalo wings. I went with the single order, which were 10 wings, and I went with medium as my choice. There was also, mild, hot and barbecue.

My wings were accompanied with bleu cheese and celery. I must say I was a little disappointed, the medium were closer to mild. I should have went with hot. These may have been the original buffalo wings, but I don't know if I'd call them the best. They were quite ordinary.

I wouldn't say our meal was bad, but it wasn't the memorable experience that I, or dad had been expecting.

As for the rest of the menu, Anchor Bar has salads, cold sandwiches like: sliced turkey breast, salami, capicolla and corn beef, to name a few, and hot sandwiches like: a buffalo-style pulled pork sandwich, an open Italian sausage and an open meatball sandwich to name a few.

Some other options on the luncheon delights are: Anchor Bar bites, consisting of cubed chicken breast chunks, breaded and deep fried, cheese ravioli, chicken parmigiana, pizza logs and lasagna, among other selections.

They also have pizzas and sub sandwiches available and an extensive beer and wine list.

Price-wise, most things at Anchor Bar hover just under the $10 mark. Dad and I ate for a little over $30 with an appetizer and drinks, so it's not too hard on the wallet.

Overall, the experience at Anchor Bar wasn't terrible, but driving out of the way for the self-proclaimed original buffalo chicken wings might not be your best option when you gotta eat.

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

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

King Louie’s Drive-In S. 6th St. Wood River This is an old-style drive-in restaurant where you can still order your meal from you car. Great burgers and fries and make sure to check out the fried cauliflower.

T h e i r ro o t b e e r s o d a i s a l s o fantastic. There is also a dining area where you can go inside.

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

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

Ruiz Mexican Restaurant 901 N. Hwy 67 Florissant Good Mexican restaurant with a large menu. It’s great for a date

spot with quiet secluded booths.

Check out the fajitas or the create your own menu. It also offers a full bar.

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

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

Geno’s 140 Club 120 W. Bethalto Blvd.

Bethalto It is a great place to wind down at the bar and watch the game with a burger and fries or head to the back dining area for a nice, quiet dining experience.

It offers an extensive menu, from burgers, to steaks, to Mexican, to Italian. Make sure to check out the Geno’s stromboli and the line of horseshoes available. The pork tenderloin sandwich is pretty good, too.

Fast Eddie’s Bon Air 1530 E. 4th St. Alton Check out the cheapest food around in a fun atmosphere. Order a Fat Eddie Burger or a Big Elwood and make sure to scarf down some peel and eat shrimp, all for under $10. Also includes great live entertainment and plenty of drinks. I warn you, it does get a little packed. Sunday afternoons are great, a little less of a crowd and usually a pretty good band.

Ragazzi’s Restaurant 4945 Daggett Ave. The Hill This is a great place to get Italian cuisine and wine and dine a date.

Call ahead, you may have to get reservations. It’s a little expensive, but it’s worth it. On the drink side, don’t miss out on trying a fish bowl.

Edwardsville Be prepared to get your food quick and delicious. There is a huge menu to pick from. The fajitas and chimichangas are great. It also offers a good build-your-own portion of the menu and nothing will hurt your pocket book too bad either.

Mazzio’s Italian Eatery 2683 Northern Way Highland Good pizza and has a nice salad bar and buffet. It’s a great place to take the family for nice dinner out. If you don’t want pizza, it also offers pasta dishes and sandwiches.

The mini meatball bake and the greek pasta are good choices.

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

They also have some good craft beers on hand like stuff from 4 Hands Brewery in St. Louis.

S&S Sandwich Shop 2505 State St. Alton If you’re in the mood for a good, independently owned deli shop, then this is the spot. Delicious and fresh, they offer a creative line of sandwiches, along with soup selections. Try out the pig on a wing: turkey breast, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar and swiss cheese and spicy red

LaFonda Mexican Restaurant 2310 Troy Rd.

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

Doc’s Smokehouse 1017 Century Dr. Edwardsville Just the aromas that hit you when you walk in the door are enough to make the visit worthwhile. The Doc’s Signature is definitely worth ordering. It’s sliced brisket topped with grilled onions and Provolone cheese served on a toasted and garlic buttered ciabatta bun. Plenty of sides to choose from, too. Check out the corn casserole.

Crown Candy Kitchen 1401 Saint Louis Ave. St. Louis If you like bacon and candy then this is a spot worth checking out.

Be prepared to wait in line, it’s the price of fame. Being featured on Man vs. Food has made this old school eating spot even more popular. Check out the heart stopping BLT if you like bacon, there’s plenty of it and it’s plenty good. The shakes and malts are fantastic, too.

Peel Wood Fired Pizza 921 S. Arbor Vitae No. 101

Edwardsville This place is a pizza adventure.

The wood fired ovens make for a distinct and awesome flavor.

The uniqueness and popularity of Peel can make for long waits, but the food is worth it. The Ricotta in the 11-inch pizzas is really good as well as the Bacon Potato and the Prosciutto. Check out the Prosciutto Involtini on the appetizer portion of the menu also. The calzones are good, too.

Blues City Deli 2438 McNair Ave., St. Louis Benton Park A great place to stop by for lun ch or an earlier din ner. It has a great ode to Blues music with pictures, old posters and t h e B l u e s s t re a m i n g o v e r t h e speakers. The sandwiches a re g re a t . C h e c k o u t t h e 7 t h Street Italian or any of the po' boys, muffulettas or pastrami selections. Don't get discouraged by the lines, they move super fast.

Bluff City Grill 102 W. 9th St. Alton This is a fairly new hot spot in Alton. It has an eclectic menu with quirky options like the fried banana peppers and the guac bits. The guac bites consist of guacomole inside a small spinach tor tilla an d are f r ied — good stuff. Big selections of sandwiches and entrees to chose from. The Three Little Pigs with pulled pork, applewood smoked bacon and grilled ham and pepperjack cheese on texas toast is well worth checking out.

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345-9610. Specials!! skyviewtownhouses.com 3br, 2.5ba duplex in Glen Carbon, $1,300/ mo + dep. Min. 1yr lease. 618-781-0701

RENTALS!

NEW LISTING

Available Soon!

2br, 1.5ba townhomes.

(618)692-9310 www.rentchp.com

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

Stunning 1 acre fenced back yard 4br/2.5ba, edw schools $1800/mo. 407-5300

NEW LISTING

710

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

2BR Apt, E’ville. $700/rent., $700 dep. w/s/t included.

(314)-574-3858

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

Apts/Duplexes/Homes www.glsrent.com (618)656-2230

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

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

Like new 2br ground level, no stairs, Collinsville, $625/mo.

345-9610. Specials!

605 Hill Road 2br-1ba, newly remodeled, near D’town Edw., I-270 & SIUE. $950. 920-2599

710

E’ville N.Main St, 2 BR, AC, stove, refrig, non-smokers. $600. 415.755.8685

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

710

Don't miss this updated brick Tudor in the heart of Edwardsville. SS appliances, granite counters and renovated hardwood floors

Spacious 2BR/2BA home, walking distance from downtown Edw and bike trail.

Open flr plan, walk-in closets and fenced yard. PR101973

$164,900 EDWARDSVILLE BRENDA HOLSHOUSER (618)789-2742

$114,500 EDWARDSVILLE BRENDA HOLSHOUSER (618)789-2742

OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-3

OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-3

710

E’ville, N. Kansas St. br, ba, new kit, laundry w/s/t incl. off street parking, 618-656-2316

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

FOR RENT: LUXURY TOWNHOMES AND APARTMENTS. 3BR/2BA or 2BR/1.5BA in Highland. $695-$735/mo.

Call (618)830-4985.

Montclaire area duplex 2br, 2ba, bsmnt, 1 car garage. $900/mo.

541-5831 or 558-5058.

Wilkendevelopment.com

HOUSE / CONDOS & APARTMENTS HARTMANN RENTALS CALL FOR DETAILS 618-344-7900 HartRent.info for Photos & Prices LUXURY 2 BRs located at 270 & 111 Gourmet kitchens, 2 bay windows, washer/dryer included.

WST included. Must See! $675. Call for our move-in specials!

(618)931-3333.

NEW LISTING

Just move right in to this beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath home!

PR101977 $108,800 STAUNTON DANA ALLEN

NICE 1br apt. open flr plan. $640. Washer/ dryer, appliances incl.

Call 618-656-9200

4000 Sq Ft retail space for lease, 1411 Montclaire West on Troy Rd 618-530-6138

www.osbornproperties.com

NEW PRICE

$84,000 ALTON CAROLYN KOESTER

2 acre lots in Country Grove on Quercus Grove Rd., N. of Carpenter, Edw. schls, all utilities avail including Natural gas, underground electric, etc. Call 656-6414/ 972-0526

HOMES 4 SALE

OPEN HOUSE SUN 1-3

Hosted By: (618)791-6712

NEW PRICE

DIANA MASSEY TEAM (618)791-5024 or 618-791-9298

CONGRATULATIONS NORMA LINCK (618) 444-8733

3301 GARVEY DRIVE EDWARDSVILLE $509,900

206 HICKORY Street ALHAMBRA $103,000

Hosted By:

Hosted By:

DIANA MASSEY TEAM (618)791-5024 or 618-791-9298

GEORGE KEY (618)581-4323

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

Impressive 1.5 story nestled on a landscaped oasis w/waterfall and pond, chef's kit, hearth rm, 2 story great rm and finished walkout LL. PR101838

Magnificent 5BR/3BA ranch style home w/gorgeous landscaping, finished walkout LL, 3 car garage and heated salt water pool. PR101937

$739,000 EDWARDSVILLE

$390,000 EDWARDSVILLE

NEW PRICE

FEATURED LISTING

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

CONGRATULATIONS

CAROLYN KOESTER (618) 791-6712 A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE has made this Associate a leader in the real estate market.

820

3326 SNIDER DRIVE EDWARDSVILLE $599,900

Lovely 2 Bedroom/2 Bath home conveniently located near the dental school, shopping , and interstates.

PR101976 (618)444-7222

725

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

NEW LISTING

Important Message: Companies that do business by phone can’t ask you to pay for credit before you get it. For more information, call toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP. A public service message from the Edwardsville Intelligencer and the Federal Trade Commission.

Lots For Sale

Commercial Space For Rent 720

Office Space For Rent

RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS RENTALS

NEW LISTING

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

MELISSA LESLIE (618) 307-6570 SUMMER FUN! 2 acres, 3 bdr, 3 bth, inground pool, hot tub, stocked pond.

PR101091

$349,900

TROY

Spacious, updated, and move-in ready 2 story with large fenced backyard and finished lower level!

PR101953

Beautiful flat lot, almost an acre, tree lined in the back on one side. Backs up to farmland. Perfect for building your dream home. PR101819

LOVELY 3BR/4BA home in Stonebridge. Open floor plan, hearth room, designer kitchen and finished LL. PR101943

$198,500 EDWARDSVILLE

$80,000 EDWARDSVILLE

$599,900 EDWARDSVILLE

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

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

PRESTIGIOUS home in Ebbets Field. 1.5 story with main floor master. Huge finished basement.

PR101758

BEAUTIFUL 2 story home on cul-desac. 4 car garage, granite counters, finished LL with media/theater room.

PR101813

Custom ranch on the edge of town.

This home has Edwardsville address and is Troy School District. Very open floor plan! PR101679

Fish for dinnner! 4 bdrm, 4 bth home on 3 acre lake, 36x30 pole barn.

PR101837

Well planned split bdrm ranch w/finished LL. Stone frpl, cubbies and built-ins! PR101928

ENERGY STAR rated new construction. Sharp looking 2 story, 4BR/3BA with LL family room.

PR101356

$464,900 EDWARDSVILLE

$362,500 GLEN CARBON

$345,000 EDWARDSVILLE

$314,900 EDWARDSVILLE

$309,900 GLEN CARBON

$284,900 GLEN CARBON

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

FEATURED LISTING

ULTIMATE privacy plus 4.67 +/wooded acres. Charming kitchen.

Formal dining room opens to the great room. Computer/office area.

4BR'S/3BA'S. PR101876

Well maintained 4BR/2BA home on 2 acres. Spacious Bedrooms, open floor plan, updated kitchen with SS appliances. PR101905

Rare find. Affordable and well maintained property on one acre with pole barn and fenced area.

PR101624

Come home to this updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath beauty w/addtl.

90x70 lot, and enjoy the extra lot as an extensive backyard w/mature trees or room to build. PR101889

Move in ready 3 bedroom, 1 bath home on large 80x135 lot. Home has some updates in the kitchen and bathroom. Located in Holiday Shores.

PR101793

Adorable doll house has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and kitchen with bar to living room. Renovated in 2004. Roof new in 2011. PR101215

$174,900

$124,900 EDWARDSVILLE

$119,900 EDWARDSVILLE

$93,000 EDWARDSVILLE

$249,500 EDWARDSVILLE

BENLD

$80,000

GLEN CARBON

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SERVICE DI RECTORY HANDYMAN HANDYMAN HANDYMAN CLEANING PLUMBING PAINTING The House Helper Local, Reliable, Insured Highly Experienced in all Trades.

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(formerly Rainbow)

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• Wallpaper • Specialty Painting • Inside or Outside Work • Power Washing • Deck Refinishing (618)654-0000 or cell phone: (618)444-0293

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DRIVEWAY & HAULING

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

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TREE SERVICE

HUG PAINTING

PRISTINE CLEANING

HOMEREMODELING &WATERPROOFING

(618) 345-9131

(618) 254-1245

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