083117 Edge Magazine

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Vol. 15 No. 1

Arts & Issues returns page 3

Coal Country Fall Festival page 4

At The Rep page 23

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Arts & Issues

2017-18 season announced.

4 Fall Festival

Annual event planned in Benld.

5 Panoramas of the City

New exhibit at the Missouri History Museum.

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"Patti Cake$"

The world of hip-hop dreams.

13 Labor Day bash

Lake of the Ozarks set for big weekend.

18 Dealing with loss

Washington University hosts unique exhibit.

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Season opening production set.

Friday September 1______ 22nd Annual Big Muddy Blues Festival, Laclede's Landing, St. Louis First Fridays, Grand Center, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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

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

Umphrey's McGee, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

UniverSoul Circus, Downtown St. Louis Arnez J, Helium Comedy Club Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs Until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.,

Runs until March 14, 2018

Saturday September 2______ 22nd Annual Big Muddy Blues Festival, Laclede's Landing, St. Louis Umphrey's McGee, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Devil Driver, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 5:30 p.m.

UniverSoul Circus, Downtown St. Louis Arnez J, Helium Comedy Club Japanese Festival, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St.

Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs Until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until September 3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Sunday September 3______ 22nd Annual Big Muddy Blues Festival, Laclede's Landing, St. Louis Jet Black Alley Cat, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

UniverSoul Circus, Downtown St. Louis Arnez J, Helium Comedy Club Japanese Festival, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 4, 2017

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SIUE's 2017-18 Arts & Issues lineup announced

By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge The 2017-18 lineup has been announced for the SIUE Arts & Issues season. Sidra Bell Dance New York’s “Stella” kicks off the season at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in the Dunham Hall Theater.

According to the dance company’s web site, “Stella is a series of dramatically theatrical scenes which explore ideas of the self, private space, consent, voyeurism, hero worship and participation: dark and probing, fantastical and romantic, the work demands both physical power and tender expressiveness...”

Sidra Bell Dance New York is rapidly gaining an international reputation for work that reveals aspects of the human condition through a distinctly female lens.

Bell's creations have been described a s “ b r a i n y, e x u b e r a n t , a n d audacious” by the San Francisco Chronicle. She’s re c e i v e d m a n y i n t e r n a t i o n a l commissions and has produced more than 100 new works seen throughout the United States and around the world.

This performance, sponsored by Commerce Bank, is in conjunction with Xfest, SIUE’s annual experimental theatre.

On Oct. 7, Arts & Issues, the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability and SIUE’s College of Arts & Sciences Native American Studies Program present Joanne Shenandoah.

The 7:30 p.m. performance that takes place at the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability features Shenandoah, who the Associated Press states as one of “America’s most celebrated and critically acclaimed Native American musicians of her time” according to the Associated Press.

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than 40 music honors including 14 Native American Music awards.

Nominated three times for a Grammy, she won in Nov 2006 for her work on the album “Sacred Ground.” Her original compositions combined with a striking voice enable her to embellish the ancient songs of the Iroquois using a blend of traditional and contemporary instrumentation.

"She weaves you into a trance with her beautiful Iroquois chants and wraps her voice around you like a warm blanket on a cool winter's night," Robbie Robertson,

lead guitarist for The Band stated.

Less than two weeks later, the Wee Trio takes the Arts & Issues Dunham Hall Theater stage at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 17.

The Wee Trio burst onto the scene in 2008 with their release “Capitol Diner, Vol. 1,” which received international attention and was considered one of the top 10 albums of the year by “The San Francisco C h ro n i c l e , ” “ B o s t o n ’ s P a t r i o t Ledger” and “All About Jazz.”

Marcus Crowder of “The Sacramento Bee” noted that “The Wee Trio is the kind of band that undermines conventional expectations of what a jazz group is, besides being outstanding musicians . . . one of the few jazz bands that started out with as much love for Nirvana as Monk.”

The trio, which calls both Nashville and New York City home, tours around the world. With James Westfall on vibraphone, Jared Schonig on drums and SIUE’s own 2002 music grad and Chancellor’s Scholar Dan Loomis on bass, The Wee Trio is making a name for themselves.

Not only will this show be featuring an SIUE alum, but the SIUE Jazz faculty will be opening the show.

The Wee Trio is sponsored by Scott Credit Union.

A unique presentation takes place on Nov. 7 with “Five Days in November: A Multimedia presentation with Clint Hill and Lisa McCubbin.”

Nov. 22, 2017, will mark the 54th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In a riveting presentation filled with rare slides and video footage, former Secret Service Agent Clint Hill is interviewed by co-author Lisa McCubbin about five days that changed the world forever.

On Nov. 21, 1963, Hill was with President and Mrs. Kennedy as they departed the White House for Texas—traveling that day to San Antonio, Houston and Fort Worth.

On Nov. 22, Hill was with the

Kennedys as they traveled to Dallas, was in the motorcade when JFK was assassinated, and stayed by Jacqueline Kennedy's side for the next three days, through the heart wrenching funeral of the President.

Hear the dramatic story from someone who was there and how those five days changed America forever.

S p o n s o re d b y t h e M a d i s o n County Regional Office of Education, this presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Meridian Ballroom.

The arts and issues season continues into 2018 on Feb. 19 with Dr. Guion “Guy” Bluford, Jr. and The Future of the Space Program and International Space Station.”

Presented by Arts & Issues and the SIUE Department of Physics and sponsored by the SIUE Graduate School and the Dr. William C. Shaw Lecture Fund, this presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Meridian Ballroom.

Dr. Guion “Guy” Bluford, Jr., a retired Colonel with the USAF, was the first African American to fly in space in 1983. He was also the first African American to be awarded NASA’s coveted Astronaut Pin and the U.S. Air Force’s Command Pilot Astronaut Wings.

Dr. Bluford was inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame in 1997 and the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2010. He has logged more than 5,200 hours in high performance jet aircraft and has flown 688 hours in space on four Space Shuttle missions. He flew 144 combat missions in southeast Asia as an F-4C fighter pilot, with 65 missions over North Vietnam.

Bluford received his doctor of philosophy degree in aerospace engineering with a minor in laser physics from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1978.

The 2017-18 Arts & Issues season comes to a close when SIUE and SIUC combine their orchestras for a special concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 23.

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Once again, the orchestras of both Southern Illinois University campuses will be combined for an exceptional musical event in Dunham Hall. Michael Mishra, professor of music and director of Orchestral Studies at SIUE, and Edward Benyas, music director of the SIUC Symphony Orchestra, will conduct this concert with special guest artist Rachel Barton Pine.

Pine has appeared as a soloist with many of world’s most prestigious ensembles and holds prizes from several of the world’s leading competitions, including a gold medal at the J.S. Bach International Violin Competition in Leipzig, Germany.

In a review, “The Washington Post” described Pine as “An exciting, boundary-defying performer – Pine displays a power and confidence that puts her in the top echelon.”

The Combined Orchestra performance is sponsored by TheBANK of Edwardsville.

Arts & Issues tickets can be ordered on-line at artsandissues. com or in-person at the Morris University Center (MUC) Welcome Desk. The MUC Welcome Desk is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Welcome Desk is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

To place your order by phone call 1-866-698-4253.

Above, Rachel Barton Pine. At left, Dr. Guion Bluford. Photos courtesy of SIUE.

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A scene from a recent Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival in Benld.

19th Annual Coal Country Fall Festival planned

For The Edge With attractions for people of all ages, the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual Fall Festival ushers in the autumn season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, in Benld’s City Park.

“We like to think of our Fall Festival as a last fling of the summer or first event of the fall where area families can get out, have some fun and some great food before the cooler weather arrives,” said Mickey Robinson, CCCC Executive Director. “We try to have attractions to appeal to all ages in the family to bring a lot of people into the area and promote our region as a great place to do business.” The Festival has continuous free entertainment throughout the day and free displays and the perennial free train rides on the Coal Country Choo Choo.

In conjunction with the Fall Festival, CCCC will sponsor the 12th annual Tour de Coal bike ride, a non-competitive biking event that draws riders every year from the local area as well as many parts of Illinois and Missouri. The ride offers three route options, 13.6 miles, 35 miles, and 64.8 miles.

One of the main features of the Fall Festival has always been vendors who bring a myriad of products to Coal Country. There are upward of 65 arts and crafts exhibitors, a variety of food vendors, and the opportunity for local businesses who are members of the Chamber to introduce the public to their goods and services.

“Our Fall Festival provides an opportunity for people to do some early Christmas shopping for family members and friends, or pick up some unique decorating items to decorate their homes for fall and for the upcoming

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holidays,” Robinson said. “We are very picky about our vendors and some of the items offered are items people are not likely to see at other festivals in the area.

About two-thirds of our exhibitors are returning from previous years and we have a little of everything for everyone.”

An area produce merchant will arrive with more than 500 pumpkins from 4 inches in diameter to 45-50 pounds, along with gourds, decorative squash and cider. Returning for her seventh year at the festival, an area woman will sell handmade decorated snowmen for Christmas decorating. Other exhibitors will have for sale hand-made rag rugs, handmade jewelry, clothing, baby quilts, kitchen items, vintage furniture and hand-made furniture. At least one vendor will have hand-made Christmas wreaths and grave blankets.

“They are beautiful,” Robinson said of the wreaths and blankets. “They normally sell out early and start taking orders.”

The Illinois Valley Economic Development Corp’s Rehabilitation Center will have a large display of decorative items for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas that are hand-made by the Center’s clients. The Illinois Valley’s handmade large pumpkin yard decorations are well known in the area. The Center’s appearance at the Fall Festival is its largest fund-raiser of the year. The Chamber waives the booth fee for this and other non-profit groups such as churches and 501c organizations.

There also will be some “commercial” exhibitors selling such things as Watkins products, Tupperware, handbags, culinary items and other products.

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is to bring people from outside the area to see what local businesses, especially our members, have to offer. To that end, several local businesses also will sponsor exhibits during the Festival to promote their products and services.

Some of these local businesses will be selling their products.

Other Chamber members will be giving out informational items or “fun freebies” to help people know about their services. In the past few years a couple of these local members have used their booths to have a spot for children to play a game or to serve a snack.

The food vendors have people coming back to the festival each year to munch away the day as they enjoy other sights.

The vendors who are signed up for this year have quite a variety of delicious fare. Some of the choices that will be in the Food Court are: Italian Beef sandwiches, barbecued ribs, pork steaks, cabbage rolls, rib-eye sandwiches, gyros, “big smokies”, and corn dogs. Freshly made kettlekorn will be offered, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Beyond the Food Court, there are vendors in the other vendor areas with food products, such as honey, chocolates, taffy, and freshly baked goods.

If someone is interested in being a vendor in the arts and crafts area, please call Mickey at 217-710-5218, drop in at Hebenstreit Apartments in downtown Benld (218 E. Central), or email your name, mailing address and product list to mrer@madisontelco.com. Look also for the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more details.

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

People Missouri History Museum opens new exhibit For The Edge In the late nineteenth century the desire to capture wide images of cities and landscapes led to the creation of cameras designed specifically for producing panoramic photographs.

Photographers used the panoramic camera to capture some of the l a rg e s t a n d m o s t re m a r k a b l e pictures of the city of St. Louis ever taken.

Using these incredible panoramic photographs as its backdrop, the Missouri History Museum developed Panoramas of the City, a 6,000 square-foot exhibition that explores the history of St. Louis from 1900 to 1950.

These unique panoramic images of iconic and everyday moments in our city’s history have been blown up to a never-before-seen scale allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in these moments in time. Panoramas of the City features seven floor-to-ceiling images. The reproduction of these images on such a grand scale allows visitors to feel as though they are among the hundreds of thousands of revelers on Art Hill for Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 Welcome Home Celebration, or marching down Olive Street with the League of Women Voters in 1920.

The Missouri History Museum’s exhibit team brings the stories in each of the seven-featured panoramas to life with supporting artifacts from its collection. A model of the steamboat “Virginia” will accompany the panorama of the Riverfront of the early twentieth century, while the VP Queen’s gown and elegant train will compliment the section on the 1937 Veiled Prophet Ball. The panorama of the devastation wrought by the 1927 tornado is accompanied by a Ford Sedan of the same year.

The section on the Lindbergh Rally features several of Lindbergh’s trophies and medals, including the 35th Division Air Corps Flying Club Trophy and Gold Medal Life Time Pass to all National League Baseball Parks.

The immersive experience is heightened through interactive media elements, like a voting booth which invites guests to exercise their constitutional right by casting their vote in the 1920 election or interactive baseball cards that allow guests to choose their team and learn the player’s statistics. Visitors

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Above a ortion of Pageant and Masque panorama photo showing crew and assorted costumed cast members with Art Hill seating visible in the distance. Photograph, 1914. Below, a panoramic night view of Sportsmans Park (pieced together from three photos). View from left field stands across to right field. First night game, June 12, 1940. St. Louis Browns losing to Cleveland. can become a storm chaser as they use an interactive map to follow along the path of destruction of the 1927 tornado.

Guests can also watch video of the Lindbergh parade and rally.

“What makes panoramas such a rich historical resource is that they show us views of history that are unavailable to us otherwise. We all know what a big deal it was when Lindbergh came back to St. Louis after his flight across the Atlantic.

But, when you see a panorama of over 100,000 people gathered on Art Hill, just to have the opportunity to see and hear him, you gain a new appreciation for what he meant to people,” said Adam Kloppe, public historian for the Missouri History Museum and content lead for Panoramas of the City. “You can read about destruction wrought by the tornado that struck St. Louis in September of 1927, but seeing a panorama of a street in ruins, with people captured in the frame who are trying to pick up their lives, you

gain a new understanding of just how devastating it was.”

Vi s i t o r s w i l l d e l v e f u r t h e r into these moments in time by discovering the hidden stories within the images. The advantage of blowing up these panoramas to such a large scale is the increased ability to see the small, overlooked details of the photographs –details even the photographers didn’t know they had captured – which provides an opportunity to look at not only the memorable events of the twentieth century, but also the ordinary everyday experiences of people from all walks of life.

In addition to these largescale reproductions, more than 60 other panoramas of various sizes will be on display, featuring local institutions. Many of these panoramas will have a “pinch and zoom” option, allowing visitors to search for familiar faces or deceased relatives among those pictured.

By viewing these moments in time through the lens of panoramic

photography, we are able to tell St. Louis’ history in a way that it has never been told before,” said Dr. Jody Sowell, director of exhibitions and research. “Panoramas of the City reminds me so much of our enormously popular A Walk in 1875 St. Louis exhibit a few years ago in that visitors will come away from the exhibit having an understanding of what it would have been like to live these moments.”

Panoramas of the City is open September 2, 2017 through August 12, 2018.

Admission is free. JSM Charitable Trust is the presenting sponsor for Panoramas of the City.

The Missouri History Museum has been active in the St. Louis community since 1866.

Founding members established the organization “for the purpose of saving from oblivion the early history of the city and state.”

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contemporary issues. Due to its innovative approach to public service, the Missouri History Museum was the first recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Museum Services in 1994. The Missouri History Museum offers programs and outreach services, including traveling exhibitions; tours; theatrical and musical presentations; programs for school classes and youth groups; family festivals; special events; workshops; and lectures. The Missouri History Museum is funded by the St. Louis City and County taxpayers through the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District and by private donations.

The Museum is open seven days a week with general admission always free. The Missouri History M u s e u m i n F o re s t P a r k a l s o operates the Library and Research Center at 225 South Skinker Boulevard near the Washington University campus.

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People People planner Tickets available for Polar Express

Tickets to The Polar Express Train Ride and Magical Dinners at St. Louis Union Station g o o n s a l e A u g . 1 a t w w w.

STLPolarExpressRide.com.

The beloved holiday event returns to St. Louis for the 2017 holiday season as trains begin running from St. Louis Union Station to the "North Pole" on November 24, 2017, the day after Thanksgiving, and continue through December 30, 2017.

Tickets in combination with charming, decorated hotel rooms at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, have been available for advance purchase for one week.

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

Set to the sounds of classic motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the story as they are whisked away on The Polar Express Once onboard, hot chocolate and cookies are served as passengers read along with the classic children's book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.

Santa and his helpers greet passengers at the North Pole and then board the train, where each child is given the first gift of Christmas - a silver sleigh bell. Chefs aboard each car lead passengers in singing Christmas carols on the ride back to St. Louis Union Station.

The journey begins November 24, 2017 with trains running every day except Christmas t h o u g h D e c e m b e r 3 0 . Tr a i n s depart St. Louis Union Station at 4:30, 6. 7:15 and 8:30 p.m.

Riders may choose from two classes of service on The Polar Express -- Coach and FirstClass. Coach tickets start at $39; First-Class at $65. Firstclass ticketholders will receive a Polar Express mug and will be seated on train cars with fourtop tables.

More information about dates, fares and excursion times a re a v a i l a b l e b y c a l l i n g 3 1 4 942-6942, or by visiting www.

STLPolarExpressRide.com.

Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride.

In addition to the train ride, St. Louis Union Station will present a holiday fire and light show set to Christmas music on the lake underneath the Union Station train shed.

St. Louis Union Station also will host a series of Magical Dinners in the beautiful Grand Hall of the historic train station during the Polar Express season.

Featuring 3-D light shows p ro j e c t e d o n t h e c e i l i n g a n d interactive visits with Santa's elves and holiday characters, the dinner sessions are available on selected days when the Polar Express Train Ride is in operation.

Dinners are served buffet style with separate adult and children's selections priced between $18 and $25. Children ages two and u n d e r a r e c o m p l i m e n t a r y.

An elaborate holiday dessert buffet accompanies the dinners.

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St. Louis Union Station is located at 1820 Market Street in downtown St. Louis. Built in 1894, the National Historic Landmark train station is one of St. Louis' architectural wonders.

Parking is available in the Union Station lot at 18th and Clark streets for just $5 for all Polar Express ticket holders.

Airport plans Art of Travel gala

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) has partnered with Third Degree Glass Factory artists in commissioning a custom collection of glass works that will be offered for sale at the Airport’s 7th annual Art of Travel gala on October 5, 2017.

Art lovers, philanthropists, community leaders and supporters of STL will attend this year's gala with a nod to candy and glass, Your Ticket to Candyville; a sweet escape to a colorful world of whimsy!

The commissioned Art of Travel glass collection is being created at the Third Degree Glass Factory by four St. Louis area artists: Dan Alexander, William Haynes, Jeremy Lampe and Michael Moran. Each of these talented artists will be creating unique and new works. Shaping soft, fluid, hot glass to harden into beautiful, translucent shapes is very similar to pulling crystalline sugar and taffy into whimsical and delicious candies.

T h e A r t o f Tr a v e l g l a s s collection will feature more t h a n 1 0 0 c re a t i o n s i n c l u d i n g sculptures, vases, bowls, pitchers, barware, ornamental candies and holiday ornaments. The items will sell between $40 and $400 each.

The annual fundraiser benefits the Lambert Art & Culture P ro g r a m , w h i c h s u p p o r t s t h e A i r p o r t ’ s g ro w i n g t e m p o r a r y exhibitions program of local and regional artists as well as future permanent art works throughout the terminals and concourses.

The Art of Travel on Oct 5 will be held in Terminal 1’s Concourse B from 6-9 p.m. For event and ticket information, visit www. artoftravelstl.com.

Last year ’s event supported more than a dozen exhibitions at the Airport in the past year by local artists and organizations i n c l u d i n g To m S l e e t , A m y Reidel, Robert Ketchens, Michael Hoffman, Ken Konchel, Jenna Bauer, Gallery 210, Wildwood P r e s s , Wo r k / P l a y, A r t i s t s F i rst , Craft Alliance, Schmidt A r t C e n t e r, M i s s o u r i H i s t o r y Museum and the Sam Fox School of Art & Design for its installation of Spectroplexus.

In addition to the custom glass, t h e 7 t h a n n u a l A r t o f Tr a v e l will feature a savory and sweetinspired menu by the Airport’s master food and beverage concessionaire, HMSHost. Chefs will fly in to STL to prepare the menu for more than 400 guests.

Each guest will be able to sample Art of Travel signature cocktails, a s w e l l . T h i s y e a r, w e w i l l welcome the sounds of Sweetie & T h e To o t h a c h e s , a p re m i e r jump blues and boogie woogie group. The very popular silent auction featuring travel, art and sports-themed packages will also return this year. Tickets are

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$75 in advance and $100 at the door. Corporate sponsorships are also available and include group tickets.

The Chairs of the event are Jill and Dan McGuire and Doug Auer. Jill McGuire is the former Director of the Regional Arts Commission. Doug Auer is the co-founder of Third Degree Glass Factory.

A sample of each of the glass artist’s work will be part of an e x h i b i t i o n , S n e a k P e a k : Yo u r Ticket to Candyville- The Glass of Third Degree Glass Factory at the Art of Travel in the Terminal 1 Ti c k e t i n g L o u n g e b e t w e e n August 17 and October 29.

The Lambert Art and Culture P ro gram is le d b y the s e v e nmember Airport Art Advisory Committee. Current members are Lisa Cakmak, Associate Curator of Ancient Art at Saint Louis Art Museum; Ellen Gale, Executive D i re c t o r C l a y t o n C h a m b e r o f Commerce; Shelley Hagan, Wells Fargo C urato r C o rp o rate Art; Leslie Markle, Curator of Public Art, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum; Kiku Obata, Founding Principal of Kiku Obata & Co.; R o s e a n n We i s s , D i r e c t o r o f Community and Public Arts for the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission; and Carlos Zamora, C re a t i v e D i re c t o r a t E x p re s s Scripts.

Shopkins Live! coming to The Fox

S h o p k i n s L i v e ! ( w w w. s h o p k i n s l i v e o n t o u r. c o m ) , t h e first live theatrical production based on the phenomenally successful Shopkins toy brand will bring the national tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 26 at 1:00 p.m. it was jointly announced today by Gilles Paquin, President and CEO of Koba Entertainment, and Nicole Hardiman, Senior Licensing Manager at Moose Toys.

Ti c k e t s a re $ 4 5 . 5 0 , $ 3 5 . 5 0 , $30.50, $25.50, $20.20 and may be purchased online at metrotix. com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Based on America’s #1 toy brand, Youtube sensation and international toy phenomenon created in Australia by Moose Toys, Shopkins Live! will feature The Shoppies and Shopkins characters taking the stage with an all new storyline, original pop music and video highlights as ‘Jessicake’, ‘Bubbleisha’, ‘PeppaMint’ and friends prepare for Shopville’s annual “Funtastic Food and Fashion Fair”.

“Shopkins is literally on every child’s wish list,” commented Paquin, who also serves as Executive Producer of Shopkins Live! “Koba Entertainment’s partnership with an innovative and leading toy manufacturer like Moose Toys allows us to bring one of the most successful toy brands in history to life on stage.”

“We are thrilled to have Koba Entertainment presenting our first-ever live theatrical show for Shopkins,” added Hardiman.

“This will be a fantastic event featuring the Shopkins and Shoppies in an amazing adventure that our North American fans can experience.”

Since its launch in 2014, the Shopkins brand continues to be a hot ticket item for children

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worldwide.

Shoppies dolls consistently rank as the #1 kids toy in the U.S.; the first-ever Shopkins movie, Shopkins Chef Club, was released last year by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment; and numerous dedicated apps continue t o e x p a n d t h e b r a n d ’ s e v e rgrowing world.

Shopkins Live! will run for approximately 90 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.

For more information on S h o p k i n s L i v e ! v i s i t w w w. shopkinsliveontour.com and signup to be the first to hear about the pre-sale offer, on-sale dates and North American tour dates.

Apollo 11 exhibit coming to St. Louis The Saint Louis Science Center is proud to announce that it is one of four science museums nationwide to host “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission,” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. The exhibition will feature the A p o l l o 11 c o m m a n d m o d u l e Columbia, marking the first time in 46 years the module has left the museum, as well as 20 artifacts from the historic mission. After the exhibition tour, the artifacts will return to the Smithsonian for a new exhibition, also titled “Destination Moon,” which will open in 2020.

“Destination Moon” will be at the Saint Louis Science Center from April 14 to Sept. 3, 2018. The 49th anniversary of the moon landing is July 20, 2018.

“St. Louis played a vital role in the Space Race, with McDonnellDouglas serving as a key leader in the development of the Mercury and Apollo mission technology,” said Bert Vescolani, president and CEO. “We are honored to have the opportunity to host this exhibition, which represents an iconic period in our country’s history. We are the only museum in the Midwest to host this exhibition, which is so special for the city of St. Louis. We feel very honored because we know that for many people this will be a once- in-a-lifetime chance to see these artifacts.”

In addition to the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, the only portion of the historic spacecraft to complete the first mission to land a man on the moon and safely return him to Earth, the exhibition will feature: • Star Chart: The chart shows the positions of the sun, moon and stars at the time Apollo 11 was scheduled to leave Earth’s orbit and head for the moon.

• Rucksack #1, Survival Kit: One of two rucksacks filled with equipment to help the crew survive for up to 48 hours in the event of an emergency landing somewhere on Earth. The kit includes three water containers, a radio beacon and spare battery, three pairs of sunglasses, six packages of desalting chemicals, a seawater desalter kit, two survival lights, a machete and two bottles of sunscreen.

• Aldrin’s Extravehicular Visor: Buzz Aldrin wore this outer helmet while on the surface of the moon.

It fit over his clear pressure-bubble helmet.

• Aldrin’s Extravehicular Gloves: These gloves have an outer, cutresistant shell of Chromel-R fabric across the hands to prevent fatal air leaks caused by handling sharp objects and gauntlets to protect against solar heating. The blue fingertips were made of silicone rubber to provide more sensitivity for touching.

Vescolani said, “‘Destination Moon’ will help visitors of all ages to appreciate the accomplishment of the Moon Landing and all of the work that went into making it happen. We hope the exhibition inspires our guests to think about what is next in space discovery.

Perhaps one of them will play a role in exploring Mars and beyond.”

Saint Louis Science Center The mission of the Saint Louis Science Center is to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning. Named a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate in 2016, the Saint Louis Science Center features more than 700 interactive exhibits, as well as a fivestory OMNIMAX Theater, Boeing Hall and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. For more information about the Saint Louis Science Center, please visit slsc.org.

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Great Godfrey Maze Friday, September 1, 2017 6:00pm to 10:00pm Robert E. Glazebrook Community Park 1401 Stamper Lane Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 466-1483 Ever wanted to walk around through Spiderman's head? Or maybe lose your way in Batman's cape? This year, those adventures await at the annual Great Godfrey Corn Maze which sports a Superhero theme. Spiderman, Batman, a fire rescue squad shield and a police badge have been cut into a corn field creating the themed maze. The maze opens for business Friday, Sept. 1 and will run through Oct. 29.

Located in Robert E. Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey, the maze is open on weekends, Labor Day and Columbus Day and is open after dark Fridays and Saturdays. Flashlights are required for those traveling the twists and turns of the maze after dark. Flashlights are available for purchase.

Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 11 and children under five are free. Enjoy the ever-popular Cow Train and Hay Wagon rides and the new Jumping Pillow! Additional tickets required.

For more information, call (618) 466-1483, ext. 3 Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market Every Saturday in September 8:00am to 12:00pm Corner of Landmarks and Henry Landmarks Blvd Alton, IL 62002 There will be an abundance of delicious fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, plants & flowers, locally-raised hormone-free meat, handmade soaps, jewelry, artwork, pottery, art demonstrations and more at the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market. Admission is free for shoppers and there is plenty of parking at its new permanent location in the city-owned parking lot at the corner of Landmarks and Henry Street.

Mississippi River Guided Canoe Trip Saturday, September 2, 2017 1:00pm to 5:00pm Big Muddy Adventures 539 Scranton Ave. St. Louis, MO 63137 (314) 896-4262 Discover a new way to see the Mississippi River with a series of guided canoe trips on the river with Big Muddy Adventures.

Experience the river in a 30-foot, 14 passenger wooden voyageur canoe, the modern version of the voyageur canoes used by fur traders two hundred years ago.

The following canoe trips are available: Saturday, Sept. 2: Piasa Harbor to Alton Marina (1/2 day) $65 per person Sunday, Sept. 17: Pere Marquette State Park to Alton Marina (full day with lunch included) $90 per person Sunday, Oct. 8: Piasa Harbor to Alton Marina $65 per person To reserve a seat and for more information, click here: https:// www.2muddy.com/ Admission $65 to $90 per person

Saturday, September 2, 2017 Starting at 8:00pm Grafton Harbor 215 W. Water St. Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-7678 The Grafton Harbor Arr Bar & Grafton Oyster Bar host the Full Moon Party! Zombies aka Zombaritas will be serving up spooktacular cocktails. Watch as the Dancer of Flaming Spirits and Witch Doctor ward off evil! Enjoy live music througout the evening.

Look to the river as evil spirits sacrificed by the Piasa Bird rise before your very eyes!

For more information, call (618) 786-7678.

Heartland Prairie Restoration Day Sunday, September 3, 2017 9:00am to 12:00pm Heartland Prairie 4550 College Ave. Alton, IL 62002 Join us for a workday at the 60-acre Heartland Prairie, located off of Rt. 140, across from Gordon Moore Park in Alton. Volunteers will be helping to remove invasive plants and shrubs from the prairie, woodland and savanna. Please be sure to wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring gloves, water, clippers or loppers if you have them. Some tools will be available on site. A light lunch will be provided afterwards. Please call the Nature Institute office at (618) 466-9930 with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Carillon Concerts at Gordon Moore Park September 3, 10, 17, 24 5:00pm to 5:30pm Gordon F. Moore Community Park 4550 College Avenue (Illinois Rt. 140) Alton, IL 62002 (618) 463-3580 Listen to the melodic songs of the bells ringing forth from the Carillon Tower in the Nan Elliot Rose Garden. Every Sunday during the summer, you can walk the trails through the garden or spread out a blanket to listen as a talented local musician plays the bells for all to hear. Concerts are free and last approximately 30

Hakuna Matata River Rambler Cruise Saturday, September 2, 2017 – every Saturday in September 4:00pm to 5:00pm Grafton Harbor 215 W. Water St. Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-7678 C r u i s e t h e r i v e r, l e a r n i t s history, and view its geographical features during the River Rambler Tours on the Hakuna Matata, a 49-passenger all weather tour boat.

The fi rst level of the boat is fully enclosed with large windows and is seasonally air-conditioned and heated. The upper deck is a huge open air patio offering 360 degree views of the river and surrounding bluffs. Tours set sail from Grafton Harbor. Call (618) 786-7678 for tickets and more information.

Admission $18/adults $16/seniors $9/children 4- 17 $4.50 for 3 and under Hakuna Matata: Sunset Cruise Saturday, September 2, 9, 23 6:00pm to 8:00pm Grafton Harbor 215 W. Water St. Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-7678 Take a relaxing sunset cruise aboard the Hakuna Matata on the Mississippi River. Boarding, which is at Grafton Harbor, begins 30 minutes prior to the cruise.

For more information or to make reservations, call (618) 786-7678.

Admission $29/person Hakuna Matata: Full Moon Sunset Cruise Saturday, September 2, 2017 6:00pm to 8:00pm Grafton Harbor 215 W. Water St. Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-7678 Take a relaxing full moon sunset cruise aboard the Hakuna Matata on the Mississippi River. Boarding, which is at Grafton Harbor, begins 30 minutes prior to the cruise.

For more information or to make reservations, call (618) 786-7678.

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2017 concert schedule: Sept. 3- Dave Drillinger Sept. 10- Rhonda Griffin Sept. 17- Linda Allen Sept. 24- Dale Lockard Hakuna Matata: Labor Day Cruise Monday, September 4, 2017 2:00pm to 3:00pm Grafton Harbor 215 W. Water St. Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-7678 C r u i s e t h e r i v e r, l e a r n i t s history, and view its geographical features during the River Rambler Tours on the Hakuna Matata, a 49-passenger all weather tour boat.

The fi rst level of the boat is fully enclosed with large windows and is seasonally air-conditioned and heated. The upper deck is a huge open air patio offering 360 degree views of the river and surrounding bluffs. Tours set sail from Grafton Harbor. Call (618) 786-7678 for tickets and more information.

Admission $18/Adult $9/Children 4-17 $4.50/Children 3 and Under Night Market Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 6:00pm to 9:00pm Elijah P's Burgers and Brews 401 Piasa St. Alton, IL 62002 (618) 433-8445 Night Market will take place every Thursday from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the warehouse behind Elijah P’s, located at 401 Piasa Street.

This project will provide artists, growers and artisan food producers who work 9-5 jobs with an opportunity to sell their wares at a mid-week Market. Vendors will enjoy the built-in foot traffi c from the popular bar & restaurant, and there are many on-site amenities that will be enjoyed by vendors and shoppers alike, including live bands from 6:00-

9:00pm, great food and drinks, restrooms, and electricity for vendor booths.

We w i l l b e c r e a t i n g a n atmosphere that is popular with St. Louis Markets by allowing customers to grab dinner and a beverage and listen to live music while shopping for artisan-made products. There will also be crosspromotional opportunities for chef Aaron Whalen of Elijah P's to offer specials featuring produce and products from the Market.

The warehouse is climate controlled, meaning that there is no risk for rain-outs and vendors do not need to set up tents - visit the link for tickets to download a registration form. Vendors are not required to pre-register, simply show up one-hour prior to start time and you will be shown to your booth space by the Market Manager.

Moonlight Hike Wednesday, September 6, 2017 8:00pm to 9:30pm The Nature Institute 2213 S. Levis Lane Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 466-9930 Join TNI members and friends on a night hike along the woodland trails through the Mississippi Sanctuary or Olin Nature Preserve, illuminated by a full moon. Terrain is light to moderate.

These hikes are free and open to the public. Due to an overwhelming response, re g i s t r a t i o n i s n o w re q u i re d .

If you plan on attending this month’s Moonlight Hike, please fill out the form included in the link below. Space is now limited! http://www.thenatureinstitute. org/events/moonlight-hikeregistration-now-required/ Some things to remember: this is a guided hike and guests must remain with the group, pets are not allowed (we apologize for any inconvenience), bring water and wear comfortable clothing.

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Lake Lou Yaeger Picnic Area 4 (4 Marina Lane) This is a gathering of many Nations to honor and show our respects to all veterans. Everyone is encouraged to come and learn about Native American cultures.

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

VisitLitchfield.com/events, sign up on Tourism’s event e-blast list, or like ‘Visit Litchfield Illinois’ on Facebook.

2017 Event Calendar: 2017 Litchfield Pickers Market Every second Sunday of the month from April - October (2017 Market Dates: April 9, May 14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, October 8) 9 AM - 3 PM Downtown Litchfield beginning on the corner of Union Ave. (Route 16) and State St. This open air market, specializing in items prior to 1980 and refurbished vintage and antique items, brings hundreds of vendors to the streets of downtown Litchfield.

Hosted by: Litchfield Tourism For more information: www.VRC Jet Rally Friday-Sunday, September 8-10 9 AM - 6 PM Litchfield Municipal Airport Remote Control Jet Rally For more information contact Jim Wright at 217-899-4679 or airport@ litchfieldil.com Website: www.litchfieldil.com/ airport Litchfield TriathLou Sunday, September 10 8:00 AM Lake Lou Yaeger Beach House 4313 Beach House Trail, Litchfield Illinois, 62056 The 8th Annual Litchfield Triathlou is back and ready to help you smash your best performance during the peak season for racing!

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There will be storytelling for young and old, children's dances, treats and gifts, handcrafted vendors, food, auctions, raffles, and much more. Many representatives from different Tribal Nations include: Powhatan, Cherokee, Blackfoot, Cree, Choctaw, Sac/Fox, Pottawatomi, Oneida, Navaho/ Dine, Lakota, Cheyenne, Kickapoo, Mohawk, and more.

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

For more information call (314) 615-5278.

March–August 2017 Spring & Summer Art Classes & Workshops Laumeier Sculpture Park offers education programs for all ages as multi-day classes and one-day workshops for youth, teens, adults and families. Art Classes and Workshops provide participants with a focused experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Art Classes and Workshops are taught by local, experienced Artist-Instructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and self-expression. Small class sizes provide participants with individual attention; projects are designed to allow participants the freedom to explore their own potential and creativity. Art Classes and Workshops meet at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Prices vary.

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

May 29–September 4, 2017 Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center Summer Hours From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday nights. Check in at the Visitor Center, browse the merchandise at Gracie’s Shop and take in our anniversary exhibition, Drawing from the Collection: 40 Years at Laumeier, on view in the Whitaker Foundation Gallery through July 16.

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

Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Tour meets Sunday, September 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www. laumeier.org for more information.

September 21, 2017 Free Stroller Tours: SHE Created It Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free morning Stroller Tours on the third Thursday of each month, May– October, and free evening Stroller Tours on select third Thursdays, May–October. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last approximately one hour. Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Please note, strollers are not provided. Tours meet Thursday, September 21, at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www. laumeier.org for more information.

September 27, 2017 E a r l y M e m o r y L o s s To u r : Northern Grove Participants, along with a care partner, enjoy an interactive, themed tour at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Tours are led by Laumeier Docents who have been trained by the Alzheimer ’s Association of St. Louis and can be tailored to fit all participants’ needs and abilities.

Participants stand and walk up to 45 minutes; tour pathways are wheelchair- and walker-accessible (hats and sunglasses are strongly recommended). Registration fee includes one care partner or support person with one participant. Tour meets Wednesday, September 27, at 1:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $10, care partner with participant. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier. org for more information. Presented in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of St. Louis.

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

Participants are advised to dress appropriately for the season and wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven pathways. Tour meets Sunday, September 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www. laumeier.org for more information.

October 8, 2017 Free Family Day Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Free Family Days provide families with a chance to bond while encouraging observation, imagination, curiosity and creativity. Activities are designed

on uneven pathways. Please note, strollers are not provided. Tour meets Thursday, October 19, at 10:00 a.m. in the Public Plaza outside the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www. laumeier.org for more information.

October 25, 2017 E a r l y M e m o r y L o s s To u r : Children’s Sculpture Garden Participants, along with a care partner, enjoy an interactive, themed tour at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Tours are led by Laumeier Docents who have been trained by the Alzheimer ’s Association of St. Louis and can be tailored to fit all participants’ needs and abilities.

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to be simple enough for ages 4 and up to enjoy, yet complex enough that more experienced young artists can take their projects to another level.

Families have fun exploring new media and concepts while finding inspiration in Laumeier’s artworks and the natural environment.

Sunday, October 8, 2:00–4:00 p.m. in the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, all ages. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www. laumeier.org for more information.

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October 19, 2017 Free Stroller Tour: Colorscapes Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free morning Stroller Tours on the third Thursday of each month, May–October. Tours are led by trained Laumeier Docents and last approximately one hour.

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Public Safety Facility project moves forward

By CODY KING cking@edwpub.net

Committee sends three items on to city council

The Edwardsville Public Safety Committee recommended the approval of three action items pertaining to the construction of the new Public Safety Facility at Tuesday’s city council meeting.

The first agreement was with FGM Architects for on-site project representation in an amount not to exceed $35,000 during the construction of the project. Alderman Janet Stack said both the committee and those involved in the construction felt this was essential to the site.

“This is having someone from FGM on-site supervising the construction, basically for five hours per week

is what it’s kind of based on, which is considerably less than if we went out for someone else. $35,000 versus $120,000 to $360,000, and since it’s already someone who is associated with it, we thought it would be a good move,” Stack said.

All committee members were in favor and the motion passed accordingly.

Next was the approval of a resolution granting change order authority for the facility, not to exceed $20,000 per occurrence or a project change order total not to exceed 10 percent of the combined station awarded amount of $11,965,000. The resolution will allow for both the

Director of Public Works and the City Administrator to approve minor change orders within the contract, which will lessen the delays to the construction schedule. Stack said this has been done before and is necessary for the project as it moves forward.

“There was a discussion because the project was much more expensive, but we still felt the council needed to have approval over anything more,” Stack said.

All committee members were in favor and the motion passed.

The last action item was recommending the approval of an agreement with Quality Testing for professional

material testing services. The project requires construction observation and material testing such as density tests, sub-grade preparation, concrete inspection, etc.

Stack said this will ensure the new station is up-to-par with the city’s codes and standards.

“This is to make sure that all of the materials used, including density tests during general grading, separate preparation foundation, all of that is done. It’s due diligence, since we are spending a lot and we want it to be quality,” Stack said.

The motion passed and all committee members were in favor.

For more information about the new public safety facility, visit the city of Edwardsville’s website at www. cityofedwardsville.com.

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By JULIA BIGGS jbiggs.edwi@gmail.com Fans of comic books and video games won’t want to miss the next Edwardsville Arts Center exhibit that opened Friday. “Level-Up: The Art of Geek Culture” will feature artists inspired by comic books, video games, toys, and other ‘low brow’ source imagery.

Curated by Jason Bly, SIUE Painting and Drawing Instructor, the exhibit will feature the art of nine artists using these pop culture influences as direct or indirect references in each artists’ methodology, content, and use of playful interaction of forms.

“Beyond this child-like sensibility, as mature artists, contemporary dialogue is engaged through use of symbolism, high craft, and formal approaches to art making.

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Artists in the show include Angelina Fasano - textiles, Daniel Raedeke - painting, sculpture, 3D modeling; Jeroen Huijbregts - painting, prints; Joseph Page - ceramics; Justin Henry Miller - painting; Rachael Wilbur - photography; Thom Whalen - painting, mixed media; Will Rimel ceramics and Jason Bly – painting.

Bly spoke about what inspired him to come up with this show concept. “I began to think of various ways children may first come to appreciate art, and like myself at an early age, remembering those access points: films, toys, comics, video games,” he said. “When I was younger, I did not necessarily think of them as art, but they acted as seeds for eventually discovering and appreciating art in museums and galleries.”

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Board backs efforts at Cahokia Mounds Bat houses installed at Township Park

By JOHN SOMMERHOF jsommerhof@edwpub.net

Though preservationists have talked about it for years, the effort to bring Cahokia Mounds into the National Park Service is picking up steam and the Maryville Board of Trustees is on board.

At its last regular meeting, the board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution in support of a campaign to get the Cahokia Mounds and associated mounds complexes designated as a national park.

The resolution declares that the village of Maryville joins Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency in asking the Illinois citizens and communities to actively join the HeartLands Conservancy in the Mississippian Culture Initiative and urge Congress to pass a bill establishing Cahokia Mounds and thematically connected mound complexes deemed to be suitable, national significant and in public owners as the Mississippian Culture National Historic park.

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Goal is to put dent in mosquito population

By STEVE HORRELL shorrell@edwpub.net A trio of bat houses have already been installed at Robert C. Stille Township Park in a novel effort by Edwardsville Township officials to take a bite out of the local mosquito population.

The houses were installed during the day on Tuesday.

Last week the township spray truck sprayed for mosquitoes at the park and at several trouble spots in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon and places just outside the city and village limits.

It was the sixth spraying session since the township began its annual spraying campaign in late May. The township will have what is likely to be its final spray this year in a couple of weeks, said Township Highway Commissioner Danny Picarella.

The township plans to use spray-

ing in tandem with using the furry, flying mammals in an effort to take a more environmentally-friendly approach to reducing mosquitoes.

Edwardsville Township Trustee Blake Fuhler came up with the idea recently and told the committee about it at the August meeting. He had researched bats and found, among other things, that pesticides can kill bees as well as mosquitoes.

Since the meeting, the three bat houses have been purchased from Market Basket in Edwardsville, for $50 a piece. Each house has a slanted roof and three slots where bats can sleep during the day.

Edwardsville Township Supervisor Frank Miles said he was surprised to learn that a single bat house can hold about 150 bats.

The township is also installing signs at the park describing the bats’ mosquito-fighting abilities.

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"The Emoji Movie"

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

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

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

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

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

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

RUNNING TIME 86 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"Wind River"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RUNNING TIME: 111 minutes.

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

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"The Glass Castle"

Any parents of young children — or anyone thinking of hearing the pitter-patter of little feet — are urged to go to their local movie theater and see "The Glass Castle." Not as a how-to guide, mind you. No, that might actually get you thrown in jail.

They should go see it instead as a much-needed reminder that you can mess up spectacularly with your kids and still manage to have them adore you. "The Glass Castle " is steeped in crazy love, but love nonetheless.

Based on Jeannette Walls' 2005 best-selling memoir, the film is both a tribute to parenting and a confessional of its absence. Like the book, it looks back without pity or sentiment. Unlike the book, it's got Woody Harrelson and Brie Larson, acting spectacularly.

Walls created a sensation when she wrote about her destitute and nomadic youth, a childhood of hunger and privation at the hands of a pair of idiosyncratic parents who shunned schools, authority, capitalism and regular bill payments.

Hers was a childhood where she suddenly moved in the middle of the night, badly burned herself while unsupervised at the stove, had to eat butter and sugar as a meal, endured rages from her alcoholic dad and lived in homes without plumbing or electricity.

She was left in the house of an abuser to fend for herself and "learned" to swim when her father repeatedly tossed her underwater so she'd no longer cling to the side of the pool.

Struggle, she was taught, gives life beauty. Adventure was more important than comfort.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "mature thematic content involving family dysfunction, and for some language and smoking."

RUNNING TIME: Running time: 127 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Good Time"

The fraternal directing duo of Josh and Benny Safdie make urban odysseys that flow with the quicksilver currents of New York City. You can feel the gum-stained pavement under your feet. You can smell the Q train.

The Safdies were already an electric new energy in cinema — streetwise and scuzzy — but in the ironically titled caper "Good Time," they have quickened their already kinetic pace.

This movie, wild and erratic, is downright blistering. The opening credits, as if rushing to catch up, don't appear until well into the film, after all hell has already broken loose.

Many of their gritty, abrasive tales emanate directly from the street; that's where they found the homeless, heroinaddicted protagonist (Arielle Holmes) of their last film, the verite "Heaven Knows What." The same could not be said for the star of "Good Time": Robert Pattinson. The "Twilight" actor, captivated by a still from "Heaven Knows What," contacted the Safdies and out came "Good Time."

It goes without saying that this is a long way off from "Twilight" — a franchise that, whatever its other attributes, has at least given us two of the most interesting actors of a generation. While Kristen Stewart has already won acclaim for herself in Olivier Assayas films and others, Pattinson has more quietly assembled an equally impressive filmography with the likes of David Cronenberg and James Gray, in whose "The Lost City of Z" Pattinson made such a distinct (if heavily bearded) impression earlier this year.

In "Good Time," he plays Connie, one of two brothers from Queens. The other, Nick (played by co-director Benny Safdie), is mentally challenged. With no parents apparently on the scene, Connie is Nick's keeper, and a highly questionable one at that. In the opening scene, he pulls Nick out of a psychiatrist session, admonishing him as they hustle down the hallway that it's not where he belongs.

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

RUNNING TIME: 99 minutes.

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

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"Logan Lucky"

"Logan Lucky " is an easy movie to like, but maybe not love.

In his big return to film after a four-year hiatus (or retirement, if it can even be called that now), Steven Soderbergh has created a sort of cinematic bingo of his well of tricks. Heist movie? Check. Channing Tatum? Check. Not so subtle metaphors slipped in to genre stories about the state of the working class man? Check. Dopey but reliable sidekick brothers? Check, check, check.

That's not to say that "Logan Lucky" has nothing new to offer — it just feels unshakably familiar in a way that could irk some and feel like home to others.

The setting for this heist is West Virginia, where Tatum's Jimmy Logan has just been laid off from his coal mining job because one of the higher-ups spotted him walking around with a limp. Like a distant cousin to Magic Mike, who supplemented waning construction work with stripping, Jimmy Logan is another side of the American dream dashed. Once a high school football star with a promising future, Jimmy has ended up in the same place where he began, only slightly worse. He's also got a young daughter, Sadie (a precocious and adorable Farrah Mackenzie), and an ex-wife (Katie Holmes) who has traded up for a middle class husband (David Denman) and may be moving across state lines imminently.

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

RUNNING TIME: 119 minutes.

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

"Patti Cake$"

The Sundance sensation "Patti Cake$" may flow with formulaic beats but it's got spirit for miles (eight of them, at least) and features one of the best mother-daughter relationships of the year.

Patricia Dombrowski (the terrific newcomer Danielle Macdonald) is an overweight, white New Jersey 23-year-old living a hardscrabble life in the shadow of New York City.

She's cruelly called "Dumbo" by many in town, but she's got a nickname of her own. "Killa P," she calls herself, because, as she states matter-of-factly, "I murder the beat."

And she does. Our first glimpse of her is in a grimy, dirtydish-strewn kitchen freestyling while munching on a Pop Tart.

Later, her best friend and optimistic music partner Hareesh (Siddharth Dhananjay) will, from behind his pharmacy counter, announce her arrival on the store PA system, as she strolls down the toothpaste aisle, with the kind of grandiose pomp traditionally reserved for James Brown.

The distance between dream and reality has long been measured — and usually shrunk — by the movies, though the gap has rarely been so extreme as in "Patti Cake$." When Patti arrives at her bartending job — the only employment keeping her and her hard-drinking mom (Bridget Everett) just out of their creditors' reach — her boss tells her, "Toilet's still clogged and the karaoke isn't going to set itself up." When she walks down the street rapping along with her headphones, she magically rises in the air with the music only to be brought down to earth by the blare of a horn.

Patti wants to be a rapper, a notion she's a little reticent to even admit because of its apparent absurdity. But in Hareesh she has a faithful supporter. He nudges her into a battle at a local gas station where she's derided as "white Precious" but holds her own in rhyme and attitude.

Patti's hip-hop won't be confused for anything that would, in our reality, be characterized as especially good. But trained on limericks by her chain-smoking grandmother (Cathy Moriarty), she's verbally inventive and can unleash verses in torrents. something more soulful comes of "Patti Cake$."

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language throughout, crude sexual references, some drug use and a brief nude image."

RUNNING TIME: 108 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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This image released by Fox Searchlight shows Danielle Macdonald, left, and Siddharth Dahanajay in "Patti Cake$."

Hip-hop dreams in "Patti Cake$"

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press The Sundance sensation "Patti Cake$" may flow with formulaic beats but it's got spirit for miles (eight of them, at least) and features one of the best mother-daughter relationships of the year.

Patricia Dombrowski (the terrific newcomer Danielle Macdonald) is an overweight, white New Jersey 23-year-old living a hardscrabble life in the shadow of New York City. She's cruelly called "Dumbo" by many in town, but she's got a nickname of her own. "Killa P," she calls herself, because, as she states matter-offactly, "I murder the beat."

And she does. Our first glimpse of her is in a grimy, dirty-dish-strewn kitchen freestyling

while munching on a Pop Tart. Later, her best friend and optimistic music partner Hareesh (Siddharth Dhananjay) will, from behind his pharmacy counter, announce her arrival on the store PA system, as she strolls down the toothpaste aisle, with the kind of grandiose pomp traditionally reserved for James Brown.

The distance between dream and reality has long been measured — and usually shrunk — by the movies, though the gap has rarely been so extreme as in "Patti Cake$."

When Patti arrives at her bartending job — the only employment keeping her and her hard-drinking mom (Bridget Everett) just out of their creditors' reach — her boss tells her, "Toilet's still clogged and the karaoke isn't going to set itself up." When she walks down

the street rapping along with her headphones, she magically rises in the air with the music only to be brought down to earth by the blare of a horn.

Patti wants to be a rapper, a notion she's a little reticent to even admit because of its apparent absurdity. But in Hareesh she has a faithful supporter. He nudges her into a battle at a local gas station where she's derided as "white Precious" but holds her own in rhyme and attitude.

Patti's hip-hop won't be confused for anything that would, in our reality, be characterized as especially good.

But trained on limericks by her chainsmoking grandmother (Cathy Moriarty), she's verbally inventive and can unleash verses in torrents. She gathers together an

unlikely group, with Hareesh on beat and back-up, and a painfully shy heavy-metal anarchist who goes by the name Basterd the Antichrist (Mamoudou Athie) on guitar.

They begin recording, saving up money and believing.

By piling on the eccentricity (the anarchist lives in a shack in the woods near a cemetery) and, later, the predictably manipulative moments (someone will die at just the right juncture), writer-director Geremy Jasper — a music-video veteran making his directorial debut — shows himself a good study of a well-trod genre: the Sundance-style indie underdog tale.

The film was, after all, developed at the Sundance screenwriting lab where it surely was injected with the requisite quirks.

"Wind River" definitely worth a look

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge Depending on the mood I’m in when you ask me, my favorite movie last year was either “La La Land”, the throwback musical that nearly won the Best Picture Oscar (thanks for that explanation, Warren), or the dark and topical “Hell or High Water”.

Writer-director Taylor Sheridan had created such a powerful Western film in this latter title that I was transfixed from the opening scene to the Chris Stapleton ballad over the closing credits. Surely, his is a great new talent to sweep into Hollywood, so it was with much anticipation that I stumbled into a show of his new film, “Wind River” this past weekend.

It has the same mercurial use of Mother Nature, this time substituting the mountains of Wyoming for the barrens hellscape of west Texas.

Damaged lead characters feel just bad enough to seem realistic. Brutal violence is poorly foreshadowed, which is as ‘cinema verite’ as real life can be. There’s maybe just a little less heart in this one, but it’s still a very good picture. Its trailer ruined it for me, exposing the best scenes. Stay away from that.

Game warden Cory Lambert (Jeremy Renner) is on the track of a mountain lion responsible for killing some cattle on the Wind River Indian Reservation in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains near Casper, Wyoming. He’s licensed by the federal government to hunt animals – even endangered ones – on the protected lands that are as battering as they are beautiful. At the height of August, still a foot of snow covers the ground and makes animal prints easy to find. His mission is interrupted, though, when he

stumbles across the frost-bitten body of Natalie (Kelsey Asbille), the now adult friend of his deceased daughter. Stern, swallowed grief consumes him, but he does the right thing and calls in the cops to investigate. Reservation Chief Ben (Graham Greene) is immediately overwhelmed and farms it out to the FBI. Agent Jane Banner (Elizabeth Olsen, who also stars alongside Renner in the “Avengers” films) responds and finds herself in a world where she doesn’t belong.

Her uniform is from Las Vegas.

Her background is from Florida.

This fish-out-of-water would be hilarious and goofy if it weren’t for the fact that “Wind River” is so boldly unfunny and black of violence that it sometimes hurts your heart. Jane turns to help from Cory in navigating both the hard land, where he is as adept

on a snowmobile as she is on her smartphone, and the hard people.

Cory is not a Native America and no one would confuse Renner with one. He is, however, the ex-husband of a pretty girl that grew up on the reservation and moved away to pursue better things. That his children are favored by popular locals – even though only a son (Teo Briones) survives – gives him credibility with the culture on the ‘rez’. Cory is particularly close with Martin (Gil Birmingham, a Sheridan repertory actor also in “High Water”), the father of the victim.

Their relationship now shares the burden of fathers who have known loss. An unspoken truth between them is that the perpetrator won’t avoid capital justice if they find him first.

The movie uses good chemistry

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between the subtle Olsen and the wisely dry Renner to lead the audience through a reputable investigation that highlights on-going and well-known problems on reservations around the nation like alcoholism, drug abuse, and a high rate of runaways. Sheridan grew up in close proximity to this world and knows of which he writes.

T h e re i s s t ro n g , unencumbered pain in this movie, mostly near the end, as flashbacks show what did in Natalie. Her boyfriend is played in unheralded fashion by Jon Bernthal, an actor that keeps popping up everywhere.

I would strongly advise checking this movie out.

“Wind River” runs 107 minutes and is rated R for strong violence, a rape, disturbing images, and language. I give this film two and a half stars out of four.

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India's top court: Instant Muslim divorce unlawful NEW DELHI (AP) — India's Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down the Muslim practice that allows men to instantly divorce their wives as unconstitutional.

The bench, comprising five senior judges of different faiths, deliberated for three months before issuing its order in response to petitions from seven Muslim women who had been divorced through the practice known as triple talaq.

Indian law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on NDTV that since the court deemed the practice unconstitutional there is no need for any further legislative action by the government.

The decision was widely lauded by women's rights activists as a step toward

granting Muslim women greater equality and justice.

"It's a very happy day for us. It's a historic day," said Zakia Soman, the co-founder of the Indian Muslim Women's Movement, which was part of the legal battle to end triple talaq.

"We, the Muslim women, are entitled to justice from the courts as well as the legislature," she said.

More than 20 Muslim countries, including neighboring Pakistan and Bangladesh, have banned the practice.

But in India, triple talaq has continued with the protection of laws that allow Muslim, Christian and Hindu communities to follow religious law in matters like marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption. While most Hindu

personal laws have been overhauled and codified over the years, Muslim laws have been left to religious authorities and left largely untouched.

Most of the 170 million Muslims in India are Sunnis governed by Muslim Personal Law for family matters and disputes. Those laws include allowing men to divorce their wives by simply uttering the Arabic word "talaq," or divorce, three times — and not necessarily consecutively, but at any time, and by any medium, including telephone, text message or social media post.

India's Muslim Law Board had told the court that while they considered the practice wrong, they opposed any court intervention and asked that the matter be left to the

community to tackle. But several progressive Muslim activists decried the law board's position.

"This is the demand of ordinary Muslim women for over 70 years and it's time for this country to hear their voices," activist Feroze Mithiborwala told NDTV. The government supports an end to the practice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said in many public addresses that the practice oppresses Muslim women and needs to be ended.

On Tuesday, Modi took to Twitter to praise the judgment as "historic."

"It grants equality to Muslim women and is a powerful measure for women empowerment," he said.

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Sunday Worship: Traditional Service 8:00 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM Contemporary Service 10:30 AM

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For The Edge Send summer off in style at Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks over the Labor Day holiday weekend, Friday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 4.

The f un a n d e n t e r t a i n m e n t goes year around at the Lake of the Ozarks, but the extended holiday weekend offers the perfect opportunity for families and friends to say so long to another summer season. As a long-standing tradition at the "Best Recreational Lake" in the nation, many Lake-area resorts will hold large-scale fireworks displays and other festivities to commemorate the changing of the seasons.

The weekend gets underway on Friday, Sept. 1 at Old Kinderhook Resort near Camdenton. The Family Fireworks Fun Fest begins at 5 p.m. and features live musical entertainment, face painting, clowns, bounce houses, sand castle building and an AllAmerican cookout is available for $13. Fireworks will begin at dusk, around 9 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited to join in the fun. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to make themselves comfortable as they enjoy the show. And, on Sunday and Monday, Old Kinderhook will host a two-day Labor Day Couples Scramble golf tournament. Entry for the tournament costs $400 per couple and includes two rounds of golf on Sunday and Monday, dinner and a dance on Sunday night, hole prizes and tee gifts. To find out more about the family fun fest, book lodging and/or register for the golf tournament, visit OldKinderhook. com or call 573-317-3500.

The Horny Toad Entertainment Complex at Camden on the Lake Resort and Marina hosts a "Contagious Labor Day Weekend," with repeat nightly live performances from one of the Lake area's favorite party bands, Contagious. This full-service resort in Lake Ozark has a well-earned

reputation for hosting great bands and great parties, and Labor Day weekend will be no exception.

The party kicks off on Friday and continues through Sunday night.

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Louis, will perform on the outdoor boardwalk stage overlooking the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks playing contemporary and classic hits from a wide array of popular artists spanning the decades. Music starts at 9 p.m. and concludes around midnight on all three nights. For more details or to book a stay, visit www.CamdenOnTheLake.com.

Bear Bottom Resort, located in Sunrise Beach, will entertain weekend guests with live music during the resort's Skyy Summer

Concert Series featuring Phat Mike and the Bartenders from 7-11 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. On Saturday and Sunday nights, the resort will light up the sky with professional fireworks beginning at 9:45 p.m.

To find out more about the resort's holiday weekend activities or to reserve lodging for the festivities, call 573-374-6905 or visit www.

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Guests of Tan-Tar-A Resort can enjoy a weekend of family fun during its "End of Summer Celebration." On Friday evening, guests can enjoy s'mores and a bonfire on the beach from 7-8 p.m.

On Saturday, there will be a minigolf extravaganza throughout the

day, face painting, an all-American barbecue, watermelon eating contest, fun games, live music and a swim-up movie (The Sandlot, rated PG) in the Arrowhead Pool beginning at dusk. Sunday's s c h e d u l e o f a c t i v i t i e s m i r ro r Saturday's with the addition of an impressive fireworks display at dusk instead of a movie screening.

Also on Sunday, the Tropic Island luxury yacht, which docks at TanTar-A's marina, will have a sunset Lake cruise to watch the fireworks from the water. The cruise departs the marina at 7:30 p.m. and returns shortly after 9:30 p.m. Tickets for the cruise cost $30 per person and include light appetizers. Children three years of age and under are free.

To book a fireworks cruise, call the Tropic Island at 573-348-0083.

For complete details on the weekend activities or to make reservations, call 573-348-3131 or visit www.TanTar-A.com.

On Saturday, Sept. 3, visitors to the Lake of the Ozarks can enjoy a scenic sunset cruise complete with fireworks on The Celebration II, one of the Lake's three luxury cruise yachts. This 100-plus-passenger vessel docks and departs from 1006 Bagnell Dam Boulevard, near Bagnell Dam on the historic "Strip" in Lake Ozark. Boarding takes place at 7 p.m. before departing at 7:30 p.m. to explore the beautiful surroundings of the Lake and watch the sunset. Fireworks take place around 9 p.m. before returning to the marina around 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, $15 for children from 3-9 years of age and free for

kids under 3 years. To purchase tickets or learn more about The Celebration and its two yachts, call 573-286-9980 or visit www.

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Weekend guests at The Lodge of Four Seasons, in Lake Ozark, will enjoy a fun evening on Sunday, Sept. 3 featuring face painting; clowns and other entertainment for children; food and snacks at Shutters at the Lake, The Lodge's casual dining restaurant; and a spectacular fireworks display beginning at dusk. To learn more about The Lodge of Four Seasons o r t o m a k e re s e r v a t i o n s f o r lodging over the weekend, visit www.4SeasonsResort.com.

M a n y L a k e - a re a s h o p s a n d stores are ending the summer with sales. One of the favorite stops for shoppers at the Lake is Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace, which features many top name-brand factory stores including Adidas, Calvin Klein, J. Crew, Levi's, Nike, Polo by Ralph Lauren and more. The Lake also is home to many specialty shops along the historic Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark and unique boutiques at the picturesque Victorian-themed Landing on Main Street, located at 5845 Osage Beach Parkway in Osage Beach.

To learn more about all the fun events, attractions and activities, as well as additional lodging and dining options available all year at the "Best Recreational Lake" in the Nation, call the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitor Bureau (CVB) at 1-800-FUN-LAKE, or visit the CVB's award-winning website, www.FunLake.com.

Above, families enjoying the Labor Day Fun Fest at Old Kinderhook. At left, Osage Beach Outlet Marketplace features many top name-brand factory stores. Photos by the BeendersWalker Group.

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Music Tuning in SLSO announces Live at the Pulitzer series

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, announced that tickets for St. Louis Symphony Live at the Pulitzer are on-sale now. The 15th season of the series will offer contemporary classical works, carefully selected by the SLSO, which complement the Pulitzer ’s exhibitions. Each concert is performed in the intimate setting of the Pulitzer ’s main gallery, highlighting the museum’s celebrated Tadao Ando-designed building and providing a direct experience with art.

The 2017-2018 season will feature guest curators for the first time in the history of the concert series. Pianist Peter Henderson will curate the October 4, February 27, and February 28 programs, and Resident Conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Gemma New will curate the January 30, January 31, and April 11 programs.

A subscription to St. Louis Symphony Live at the Pulitzer, which includes four concerts, costs $74. Single tickets are $23.

Subscriptions and single tickets are on-sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 314-5341700 or visit www.slso.org.

October 4, 2017, 7:30pm Exhibition: Blue Black Peter Henderson, piano KARLHEINZ STOCKHAUSEN Klavierstück IX (1954-55, rev. 196 1) STEVE REICH – Come Out (1966) MICHAEL JOHANSON – Rhapsody (1998) JULIUS EASTMAN – Second Movement from Piano 2 (1986) FRED ONOVWEROSUOKE – Five Kaleidoscopes (2013) January 30 & 31, 2018, 7:30pm February 27 & 28, 2018, 7:30pm Exhibition: Living Proof: The Art of Japanese Draftsmanship in the 19th Century April 11, 2018, 7:30pm E x h i b i t i o n : M o n a H a t o u m : Te r r a I n f i r m a *Programs for St. Louis Symphony Live at the Pulitzer during the Living Proof and Mona Hatoum exhibitions will be announced at a future date.

About the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1880 and now in its 137th season, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the secondoldest orchestra in the country and widely considered one of the world’s finest. Under the leadership of Music Director David Robertson, currently in his 12th season, the SLSO strives for artistic excellence, educational impact and community connection while meeting its mission statement: enriching people’s lives through the power of music. The SLSO presents a full season of classical programs and Live at Powell Hall concerts and hundreds of free education and community programs each year.

Media partners include St. Louis Public Radio, 90.7 –KWMU, which broadcasts the SLSO’s Saturday night subscription concerts live + The Nine Network, which regularly features SLSO performances on its Night at the Symphony program. In addition, the SLSO is known for its Grammy Awardwinning recordings, Carnegie Hall appearances, national and

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international tours, innovative programming and extensive community engagement initiatives. www.slso.org About the Pulitzer Arts Foundation The Pulitzer Arts Foundation believes in the power of direct experiences with art. The museum presents historic and contemporary art in dynamic interplay with its celebrated Tadao Ando building, offering unexpected experiences and inspiring new perspectives.

Valuing close looking and civic engagement, the Pulitzer is a place for contemplation and exchange that brings art and people together.

Located in the Grand Arts District in St. Louis, Missouri, the Pulitzer is free and open to the public between 10am-5pm on Wednesday through Saturday, with evening hours until 8pm on Thursday and Friday.

For more information, visit www. pulitzerarts.org or call 314-754-1850.

Ben Vereen to appear at the Sheldon

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

Few entertainers today are as accomplished as Ben Vereen. A Broadway legend, he won a Tony Award for Pippin and starred in such phenomenal musicals as Jesus Christ Superstar, Fosse, Chicago and Wicked, to name a f e w. H e i s re m e m b e re d f o r films like “Sweet Charity” and “All That Jazz,” and he became a household name with the groundbreaking television series “Roots” and now the popular Amazon series “Sneaky Pete.”

Steppin’ Out With Ben Vereen is an evening of song and dance mixed with stories of his life, seasoned with insight and humor, as he performs signature numbers such as: “Defying Gravity,” “Mr. Bojangles,” “Magic To Do,” and “Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries.”

This concert was previously scheduled at The Sheldon in 2016, but cancelled when Vereen w a s c a s t a s D r. S c o t t i n t h e made for television movie “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” by Twentieth Century Fox. T h e c o n c e r t i s S u n d a y, September 17, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

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

Call The Sheldon at 314-5339900.

Concert-only tickets go on sale August 12 at 10 a.m. $50 orch / $45 balc 1 / $40 balc 2 Call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org.

Leslie Odom Jr. to perform with SLSO

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

Odom Jr. gained widespread critical acclaim for his starring role with the original cast of the

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blockbuster Broadway hit musical Hamilton. The performance earned Odom Jr. the 2016 Tony Award for Lead Actor in a Musical. He also won a Grammy Award for his principal soloist performance on the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Hamilton, which won the 2016 Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album.

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

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

Tickets for an Evening with Leslie Odom Jr. are on-sale now and may be purchased by calling 314-534-1700.

Faye Fest Music and Food Festival set

Faye Fest Music and Food Festival has announced the entertainment lineup for its 2017 event. Americana rock band Jamestown Revival headlines the inaugural festival, with country-soul artist Sam Lewis, bluegrass group Old Salt Union, rockers The Steepwater Band and regional favorite Well Hungarians rounding out the impressive lineup for the September 30, 2017, event in Fayetteville, Illinois.

“We are proud to bring a topnotch entertainment lineup to the Faye Fest stage for this first-of-itskind event,” says Justin Siegel, president of Deli Star Corporation. “With Faye Fest, we are excited to offer our festivalgoers a free, all-day music and food experience that showcases Deli Star’s commitment to discovering new and better was to produce health, happiness and the joy of food. We invite those of all ages from near and far to join us in experiencing a day of unforgettable fun.”

The Faye Fest Music and Food Festival is presented by Deli Star Corporation in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Entrance to the daylong event is free and open to all ages. A number of food options will be available, including a variety of food trucks and a VIP experience featuring a farm-to-fork inspired menu created by Deli Star’s executive chef.

Gates open at 11 a.m.

Fayetteville Community Park is located at 2516 Main Ave., Fayetteville.

The event is free and open to the public, however, ticketed VIP experiences through sponsorships are available. Please visit www. fayefest.com to learn more.

Free and paid parking options are available. Attendees are encouraged to secure a parking spot in a Faye Fest-designated parking lot. To RSVP for a parking spot or valet, please visit www.fayefest.com.

Visit www.fayefest.com or email fayefest@gmail.com.

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Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts announces 25th season

Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts, a n independent nonprofit that brings sacred and classical music to St. Louis from world-class musicians, announces its concert lineup for the 25th anniversary season. The 2017-2018 season opens on Wednesday, Aug. 9, and continues through Tuesday, May 1.

The series of upcoming live concerts will showcase world-renowned musicians in one of the world’s grandest cathedrals, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis located at 4431 Lindell Blvd.

“Our family-friendly series brings professional musicians from around the world to our community while providing a concert to remember for everyone,” says Scott Kennebeck, executive director for Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts. “We’re grateful and eager to start our anniversary season so the award-winning and worldclass performers can share their impeccable talent with the St. Louis community.”

The Cathedral Concerts’ lineup for the anniversary season includes: Aug. 9 – Libera Oct. 15 – Diane Bish and Angela Brown Oct. 16 – Angela Brown Master Class at The Sheldon Concert Hall presented in collaboration with Opera Theatre & The Sheldon Nov. 10 – The King’s Singers Nov. 22 – The Vienna Boys Choir Holiday Concert Dec. 9-10 – Christmas at the Cathedral Jan. 11 – Westminster Choir

College Feb. 22 – Seraphic Fire March 10 – Tenebrae March 24 – The Ambassadors of Harmony May 1 – St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus “Nearly 7,000 people attended our 24th season, and we’re looking forward to reaching even more of the local community with this amazing schedule,” continued Scott.

As a preseason mini-series, Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts will host its Chamber Music Series free of charge at five locations around the metro area. All of the concerts include beautiful chamber music appreciated by audiences around the world.

Dates, location and featured players for each concert will be released soon.

Toward the end of the 2017-2018 concert series, Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts will host its annual gala to support its mission of affordable concerts for cultural enrichment, education and enjoyment of the region. The event includes a cocktail hour, silent auctions, a special live performance and dinner to follow.

Please visit cathedralconcerts. o rg f o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n o n p u rc h a s i n g t i c k e t s a n d g ro u p sales for Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts’ 25th season.

Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, 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 St. Louis by presenting affordable, live concerts in the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Featuring worldclass musicians and the finest repertoire of sacred and classical music, Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts brings concert goers cultural enrichment, education and enjoyment.

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Sturgill Simpson coming to The Fox Sturgill Simpson will embark on a series of tour dates later this year, including a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on Thursday, September 21.

Other stops include New York’s Radio City Music Hall, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre and L.A.’s Greek Theatre as well as previously announced headline slots at Louisville’s Forecastle Festival July 14-16 and Birmingham’s Sloss Music & Arts Festival July 15-16.

The performances will feature material from throughout Simpson’s catalog and is his way of thanking fans—both old and new—for a series of unprecedented years.

Tickets are $62.50, $42.50, $37.50, $32.50, $28 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

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The Arts

Exploring how cultures deal with loss Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum hosting unique exhibit For The Edge What is the nature of the self?

How do conceptions differ in Western and non-Western cultures?

Can individual and collective traumas ever be “fixed,” or do certain wounds defy the notion of repair?

I n “ R e a s o n ’ s O x y m o ro n s , ” French-Algerian artist Kader Attia surveys how different cultures, societies and disciplines grapple with questions of loss and damage.

This fall, the Mildred Lane Kemper A r t M u s e u m a t Wa s h i n g t o n University in St. Louis will present Attia’s immersive, 18-channel video installation ­­— which debuted at the Biennale de Lyon in 2015 — in its Garen Gallery.

Known for investigating the effects of colonialism on nonWestern societies, Attia frequently explores themes of injury and trauma. Of particular concern is the concept of repair and how it’s enacted around the globe. Though Western societies often conflate repair with a desire to fix or conceal imperfection, many non-Western cultures have found ways to incorporate and even celebrate its traces — an approach exemplified in certain forms of ritual scarification, or in Japanese kintsugi, a ceramic reconstruction technique that highlights the lines of fracture.

“Reason’s Oxymorons” elucidates but also complicates this dichotomy.

Although grounded in research and referencing the seemingly s t r a i g h t f o r w a rd a p p ro a c h o f documentary filmmaking, “Reason’s Oxymorons” quickly reveals itself as something different.

The installation comprises a series of interviews that Attia conducted with a range of experts and practitioners, from

psychiatrists, ethnographers and historians to musicians, storytellers and philosophers. Edited and sorted under headings such as “Reason and Politics,” “Genocide – Colonization” and “Modernity – Capitalism – Schizophrenia,” these conversations form a metaphoric library of psychiatric processes and approaches to mental health treatment that have developed throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

The videos are presented on

a series of television monitors installed within a labyrinthine network of anonymous gray office cubicles. The sterile, bureaucratic environment evokes an atmosphere of claustrophobia and seclusion, yet the maze-like form also invites viewers to wander from screen to screen, charting their own fluid and nuanced paths through a multiplicity of worldviews and therapeutic approaches.

At once rational and intuitive, “Reason’s Oxymorons” highlights

the ambivalence modern Western societies continue to exhibit toward those from other cultures, especially refugees, and underscores the difficulties of assimilation. In the process, the installation raises essential questions about the human condition, the nature of the individual and the endless sociopsychological exchange between the individual and the communal.

As one practitioner asks, is the self a fortress, impervious to the surrounding world? Or is the self more like the wind and the air — a supple, elastic force capable of traversing many landscapes?

About the artist Born 1970 in Dugny, France, Attia was raised in both France and Algiers. He has presented solo exhibitions at: the Museum für Moderne Kunst, Frankfurt, Germany (2016); KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Berlin (2013); Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (2012); The Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston (2007); and Musée d’Art Contemporain de Lyon, France (2006) Major group exhibitions include the 50th Venice Biennale (2003), Documenta 13, Kassel (2012), the 13th Lyon Biennale (2015), the 12th Dak’Art, Senegal (2016) and the 54th Venice Biennale (2017). In 2016, Attia was awarded the Marcel Duchamp Prize, among France’s most prestigious arts awards. In the same year, his solo exhibition “Sacrifice and Harmony” was named

German Exhibition of the Year by the International Association of Art Critics.

He lives and works in Berlin and Algiers.

“Kader Attia: Reason’s Oxymorons” is curated by Meredith Malone, associate curator. Support for the exhibition is provided by the William T. Kemper Foundation; the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; the Regional Arts Commission; the Hortense Lewin Art Fund; and members of the Kemper Art Museum.

M i l d re d L a n e K e m p e r A r t Museum “Kader Attia: Reason’s Oxymorons” opens at the Kemper Art Museum with a public reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, and remains on view through Jan. 8, 2018. In conjunction with the exhibition, the museum will host a gallery talk by Malone on Sept. 9; a panel discussion on “Injury, Trauma and Repair” on Oct. 19; and a lecture on Attia’s work by independent curator Ellen Blumenstein Nov. 30 .

All events are free and open to the public. The museum is located on Washington University’s Danforth Campus, near the intersection of Skinker and Forsyth boulevards.

Regular hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays. The museum is closed Tuesdays.

For more information, call 314935-4523; visit kemperartmuseum. wustl.edu; or follow the museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Pictured are two views of Kader Attia, “Reason’s Oxymorons,” 2015. Installation of cubicles and 18 films, durations variable, 13 to 25 min. Courtesy of the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York and Hong Kong. Photos by Max Yawney.

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For The Edge The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis kicks off its 51st season with The Curious Incident of the Night-Time, the 2015 Tony Award winner for Best Play. Featuring a script by Simon Stephens, based on the book by Mark Haddon and directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, the production runs September 6 to October 1.

This immersive and thrilling play follows the journey of 15-year-old Christopher as he investigates the murder of his neighbor’s dog. He’s a brilliant young man, but struggles with sensory sensitivity and social anxiety. As his quest takes an unexpected detour into London, can Christopher withstand the sensory overload of the big city?

The Curious Incident took the theatre world by storm with acclaimed productions at the Royal National Theatre in London (2012), on Broadway (2014) and a US tour that launched last year.

Making his Rep debut, Nick LaMedica leads the Curious Incident cast as Christopher. LaMedica recently appeared in the first national and international tours of War Horse, as well as productions of As You Like It and Benediction at Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

The principal cast includes Jimmy Kieffer

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

Rounding out the cast are Kevin Cutts (D o ub le Inde mnity, 2013), Dathan B. Williams, Ka-Ling Cheung, Michael Baxter and Laiona Michelle.

Led by Dodge, who directed The Rep’s celebrated 2013 production of Cabaret, the creative staff includes scenic designer Narelle Sissons (To Kill a Mockingbird, 2017), costume designer Leon Wiebers, lighting designer Matthew Richards (Woman Before a Glass, 2007) and sound designer David Bullard.

Emilee Buchheit will stage manage the production.As one of the first regional theatre productions of the show, The Rep’s version will bear the unique stamp of its creative team. (See the previously announced cast and creative team here). Whereas the London and Broadway productions featured prominent use of video projection, lighting and sound to bring audiences into Christopher’s world, this production will feature a more tactile and movement-based approach.

The set features enormous whiteboard walls where actors will write and draw.

Performers will move the set’s furniture about to create a living “jungle gym” that Christopher must navigate to reach his goals.

The ensemble’s choreography will further enhance the story and bring audiences inside Christopher's mind.

Tickets cost $18.50 – $89 and are on sale now at repstl.org, by calling the Box Office at 314-968-4925 or visiting the Loretto-Hilton Center at 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University) from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday. Subscriptions are also available for patrons to purchase.

For more information about The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and The Rep’s upcoming season, visit www. repstl.org.

••• Upcoming at the Rep: Hamlet – Oct. 11 to Nov. 5 For the first time in its 50-year history, The Rep will produce Hamlet. Spurred on to vengeance by the ghost of his father, Prince Hamlet hovers in limbo between bloody retribution and madness. Potentially fatal indecision delays his every step.

With its profound soliloquies, complexly shaded characters and brutal plotting, it’s Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy.

Heisenberg – Oct. 25 to Nov. 12 A serendipitous encounter at a London train station propels two very different people into a shared orbit. Georgie is crass, deeply odd and impulsive. On a whim, she kisses the neck of Alex, a much older

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and more subdued man who is sitting by himself. In the unexpected conversations that follow, Georgie and Alex discover shared passions amidst the uncertainty of personal connection. This life-affirming play uncovers the extraordinary in the everyday.

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley – Nov. 29 to Dec. 24 In this winning and witty sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the bookish middle child of the Bennet family finally has her day. Constantly overshadowed by her four sisters, Mary Bennet finds hope for a new life beyond her family from an unexpected holiday romance. Austen fans and first-timers alike will find much to love in this alluring comedic tale.

The Nutcracker – Dec. 16 to Dec. 23 Marie is a little lonely after her family moves to a new town, but when her Godfather arrives with some mysterious Christmas Eve packages, she finds magic in very unlikely places. One of Godfather’s gifts is a wooden nutcracker who appears to be nothing more than an ugly toy, but Marie soon discovers that this is no ordinary doll.

The Nutcracker leads Marie on a magical adventure full of evil mice, dancing fairies and distant lands, showing her along the way that friends may not be so hard to find and that the magic of Christmas can last the whole year through.

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Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Sept. 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until Sept. 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until Sept.

3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

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Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Sept. 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until Sept. 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs Until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until Sept.

3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

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Japa n ese Fest i v a l, Mi s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Sept. 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis, Runs until Sept. 4, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs Until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs until Sept.

3, 2017 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Fall Into SAVINGSEvent Ja p a n e s e Fe s tiv al, Mis s o uri Botanical Garden, St. Louis Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Sept. 17, 2017 Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum, St. Louis The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs Until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

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Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis

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

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

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

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

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

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

Two young women face off in a courtroom, locked in a battle of wills and theologies. Susie Glenn, 18, is on trial. Radicalized online into planning acts of terrorism, she’s zealously committed to her cause. Her prosecutor, Claire Fathi, is a Harvard-educated Muslim woman who lives the faith that Susie professes to understand. Their edgy exchanges create a propulsive, escalating tension that makes this brilliantly topical play a true legal thriller.

T he S t ud i o T h e a t re s e r i e s concludes with Caught, by Christopher Chen and directed by The Rep’s associate artistic director Seth Gordon. In the era of “fake news,” Caught creates a bracingly unique experience that will keep you wondering what’s real and what’s theatre. An art exhibition by a Chinese dissident is the first phase of a multi-layered puzzle, which presents the audience with an everchanging set of rules. Chen’s piece deftly examines the blurred lines between truth and artifice, both in the theatre and in life.

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

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

Studio Theatre single tickets will go on sale in October.

For more information about The Rep’s 2017-2018 season or to purchase subscriptions, visit repstl. org, call The Rep Box Office at 314968-4925 or drop by the box office in person at the Loretto-Hilton Center for Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves.

Registration open for Litchfield arts and crafts event

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

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

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

For registration requirements and an application, please log on to www.visitlitchfield.com/events or pick one up at 120 East Ryder Street in Litchfield. For questions call the Litchfield Tourism Office at 866-7335833. Make sure to like “Litchfield P i c k e r s M a r k e t ” a n d “ Vi s i t Litchfield Illinois” on Facebook.

The Hett announces 2017-18 schedule

The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University p ro u d l y a n n o u n c e s i t s 2 0 1 7 2018 season, featuring acclaimed international performers, returning favorites, and a country music star to kick off the season.

Reserved seats for all programs will be available to Hett members on July 10 and to the public starting on Sept. 5 at noon. Buy tickets online at theHett.com, the box office, or by calling 618-537-6863 (1-800-BEARCAT, ext. 6863). All events are open to the public and held at the 488-seat performing arts center on campus. Ticket prices range from $8 for children to $32 for adults, with discounts for seniors and students. Many programs are free, including the speaker series, films and several concerts.

Preview the new season online at theHett.com. The 2017-2018 season features the following: Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m.: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, a five-time Grammy winner and his band straight from Nashville, combine traditional country music and bluegrass with contemporary Southern rock and rockabilly.

Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m.: Tango Buenos Aires: “The Spirit of Argentina” is authentic, uncompromised tango performed with drama and passion by a company of dancers and musicians.

Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m.: Broadway’s Next Hit Musical uses audience suggestions to improvise a production on the spot with memorable characters, music, plot twists and witty dialogue.

Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.: Hot Sardines transport listeners to another era, combining classic jazz, sultry vocals and the brassy, syncopated sounds of a Roaring Twenties Parisian cabaret.

Dec. 5, 6, 7, 7:30 p.m.: U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America returns for three nights of patriotic, joyful, uplifting music to put you in the holiday spirit.

Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 16, 2 and 7:30 p.m.: State Street Dance Company and the Hett present: The Nutcracker, a holiday classic featuring talented local dancers and principals from leading professional companies.

Jan. 21, 2018, 7:30 p.m.: Moscow Festival Ballet: “Don Quixote,” a three-act ballet starring dancers from across Russia in a new production of the timeless tale of chivalrous ideals.

Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m.: Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours,” one of rock’s greatest selling albums, is performed note for note, cut

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Feb. 12, 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.: Doktor Kaboom! is an over-the-top German physicist character who uses comedy to teach kids about the fundamentals of science.

Feb. 18, 3 p.m.: VOCES8 is a British a cappella vocal ensemble that performs a diverse repertoire ranging from early Renaissance choral works to jazz, pop and original arrangements.

March 6, 7:30 p.m.: The Russian String Orchestra is known for its warmth, creativity, the depth and variety of its repertoire, and unique, captivating concerts.

March 28, 7:30 p.m.: TAO: “Drum Heart” stars Japan's most celebrated martial arts drum ensemble who combine musicianship, precision, athleticism, humor and choreography with the ancient art of taiko drumming for an explosive, dazzling experience.

April 10, 7:30 p.m.: Anat Cohen Tentet is a 10-piece band lead by the jazz clarinetist whose show stopping performance wowed the audience at the Hett’s 10th anniversary gala.

Admission is $5 and reservations are recommended for the Distinguished Speaker Series: Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.: Winona LaDuke, internationally renowned Native American activist, author, and advocate for environmental, women’s and children’s rights.

Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Jamelle Bouie, chief political correspondent for Slate Magazine and analyst for CBS News, covering campaigns.

Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m.: Jeanne Marie Laskas, best-selling author of Concussion (2015), about a forensic pathologist whose medical discovery put him in the NFL’s crosshairs.

Feb. 21, 2018, 7:30 p.m.: Dr. Mario Livio, an internationally renowned astrophysicist and author who has worked for 24 years with the Hubble Space Telescope.

The Hett’s free Film Art Series presents “The Battle of Algiers,” Sept. 19; “Concussion,” Oct. 10; “Shakespeare Behind Bars,” Oct. 23; “Milk,” Nov. 29; and

A c a d e m y Aw a rd B e s t P i c t u re nominees to be announced in spring 2018.

The McKendree University Series highlights student talent (some dates or times may be subject to change): • Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.: Potpourri Concert • Oct. 5, 7:30 p.m.: Piano recital with Soyeon Kim • Nov. 2-4, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 5, 2 p.m.: Theatre Department Play. “The Green Bird” • Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.: Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert • Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Marching Bearcat Band Concert • Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.: Dance Recital • Nov. 30, 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Ensemble Concert • Dec. 3, 3 p.m.: Choral Concert • Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.: Jazz Ensemble Concert • Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.: Concert Band Christmas Concert • Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.: Show Choir Christmas Spectacular • March 1-3, 7:30 p.m.; March 4, 2 p.m.: Theatre Department Play. “The Importance of Being Earnest” • April 20-21, 7:30 p.m.: Show Choir Finale Performance; $5 • April 26, 7:30 p.m.: Dance Recital • April 27, 7:30 p.m.: Choral Concert • April 30, 7:30 p.m.: Jazz Ensemble Concert • May 3, 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Ensemble Concert • May 4, 7:30 p.m.: Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Concert Additional films, student productions and performances, and special concerts from partners like the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra will be announced throughout the year.

The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts— “The Hett”—is Southern Illinois’ premier performing arts venue, presenting world class dance, drama, classical music and jazz. The 488-seat auditorium is located on the McKendree University campus in Lebanon, Illinois, 25 miles from downtown St. Louis. www.theHett. com.

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St.ART Street Art Festival planned

St. Louis resident and wellness visionary Michael G. Tompkins is pleased to introduce on Valentine’s Day the inaugural St.ART Street Art Festival in St. Louis, Missouri Sept. 30 and Oct 1. The goal of the 2-day festival is to encourage hope, healing and positive dialogue through art—including large canvas painting, poetry, performance art, and “yarn bombing” trees. During the weekend, a group of inspired local and renowned street artists will convey the emotions of the underprivileged and silenced in the community on large canvases and through spoken word, in the city of St. Louis.

“The divide in St. Louis between those that have and those that have not is undeniable. Not unlike the iconic St. Louis Arch, art has an ability to bridge the divide. Art brings various opinions together in a way where all opinions are valid.

There is no black and white; right or wrong,” says Tompkins. The artists begin the dialogue by conveying the voice and frustration of the people on the first day, then express their vision of our new community on day two. The festival will be interactive with the audience, using yarn bombing on trees for the observers to leave their own personal messages of frustration and hope.

St.ART is an innovative festival with a shared vision to open a dialogue. The goal of the 2-day street art festival is to encourage hope, healing and positive dialogue through art—including large canvas painting, poetry, performance art, and “yarn bombing” trees. During the weekend, of Sept. 30-Oct 1, a group of inspired and renowned street artists will convey the emotions of the underprivileged and silenced in the city of St. Louis.

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416 Farmers Market 615 418 Food & Produce 620 Legal Secretary/Paralegal 420 Farm Machinery NEW TODAY 625 experience pref’d.

422 Livestock 630 30-35 hrs/wk.

424 Horses 635 Established Edwardsville Misc. Farm EquipmentWanted: 640 office. (618)426 692-4800 Illinois Travel Counselor 430 435 Real Estate Rentals Immediate full-time NOW HIRING440 TEACHERS Houses for Rent (37.5 hours/week) 705 442 Apts & Duplexesposition Troy Early Childhood for Rentavailable for710 Centers are450 currently Roommates Travel Counselor at Silver 712 hiring for part-time and 455 Mobile Homes Lake Tourist Information for Rent 715

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Endodontic office in Edwardsville looking for chairside dental assistant 3-4 days per week.

Experience preferred.

Please email resumes to endojob7@gmail.com

NEW TODAY Hitz Home in Alhambra is currently hiring a P/T RN and P/T-F/T CNAs, Flexible Scheduling, Friendly Atmosphere, please apply in person, online or fax resume to 618-488-2361.

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full-time teacher positions.

Paralegal for personal injury law firm: candidate will work in asbestos litigation department.

Duties include service of defendants, tracking service, filing motions, calendaring motions, filing discovery, tracking discovery and general paralegal duties.

Experience with MS Office, including Access, required.

Pay commensurate with experience. Firm is located in downtown Edwardsville. E-mail resume to HR@flintfirm.com.

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Center located on I-70720 310 Services Space for Rent All candidates mustCommercial meet Eastbound, Highland.723 504 teacher 315 Child & Elderly Care Storage Space for Rent the Illinois DCFS Paid vacation and sick 505 320 Business Services Rent qualifications andOffice have Space for days. Insurance benefi725 ts 506of Vacation 325 Moving & Storage Property for Rent 728 a minimum 60 available.

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CDL Real Estate Sales of early education. professional attitude and 518 Homes for Sale class Roofing A driver &forSiding fall 805 must be knowledgeable Painting 520 Apts & Duplexes harvest. area.

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3Br, 2Ba Duplex, Esic Area, 1 car garage. $985. 618-541-5831 or 618-655-0334.

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