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Eagle watching Events planned in Grafton.

Project near Old Court House complete.

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New exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center.

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A captivating portrait of aging, friendship.

14 "A Christmas Story" Musical version planned in Aurora.

Songs of the season "A Masterworks Christmas"

23 Christmas in Louisville Attractions abound in Kentucky.

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• Pottery and Glass Sale, SIUE Art and Design Building, Edwardsville, 9am-5pm.

• U.S. Bank Wild Lights, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• 33rd Candlelight Christmas Walk, Augusta (MO), • Christmas Candelight Tour, Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center, Defiance (MO), 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• Winter Celebration Weekend, Saint Louis Art Museum, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Santa's Magical Kingdom, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Runs through January 3, 2016.

• Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights 2015, Anheuser-Busch Consumer Hospitality Center, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through January 3, 2016.

• 46th Annual Way of Lights, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through January 1, 2016.

• Holiday Wreath Auction, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9”00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through January 2, 2016.

• 3rd Annual Garden Glow, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Runs through January 2, 2016.

• Holiday Floral and Train Show:

“Conifers of the World”, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs Through January 3, 2016.

• Victorian Christmas at Tower Grove House, Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through January 3, 2016.

• 3 0 t h A n n u a l Wi n t e r Wonderland, Tilles County Park, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Runs through January 2, 2016.

• Celebration of Lights, Fort Zumwalt Park, O'Fallon (MO), 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through December 30.

• Christmas Wonderland, Rock Spring Park, Alton, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through December 29.

• St. Charles Christmas Traditions, St. Charles (MO), 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through December 23.

• Winter Jewels: A Holiday Celebration, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through January 3, 2016.

Saturday Dec. 12___________ • Pottery and Glass Sale, SIUE Art and Design Building, Edwardsville, 9am-5pm.

• Christmas Carols in the Garden, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Teddy Bear Tea, Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

• Santa's Magical Kingdom, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Runs through January 3, 2016.

• 40th Annual Soulard Holiday Parlour Tour, South 7th Street Soulard Neighborhood, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Anheuser-Busch Brewery Lights 2015, Anheuser-Busch Consumer Hospitality Center, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through January 3, 2016.

• 46th Annual Way of Lights, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through January 1, 2016.

• Holiday Wreath Auction, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9”00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through January 2, 2016.

• 3rd Annual Garden Glow, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Runs through January 2, 2016.

• Holiday Floral and Train Show: “Conifers of the World”, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs Through January 3, 2016.

• Victorian Christmas at Tower Grove House, Missouri Botanical Gardens, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through January 3, 2016.

• 3 0 t h A n n u a l Wi n t e r Wonderland, Tilles County Park, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Runs through January 2, 2016.

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he Grafton Chamber of Commerce invites the public to experience an exciting opportunity to give one of America’s most iconic creatures an up-close and personal view. Grafton Eagle Festival will occur on Saturday December 12, 2015 and January 23, 2016.

“We appreciate this great bird for many reasons, Grafton Mayor Tom Thompson said. “Not only is it the symbol of our country and great American patriotism, but it is a part of the wildlife right here in our own backyard. We are very grateful to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the World Bird Sanctuary for helping us offer everyone the chance to see this magnificent bird.”

Spotting Scopes will be available at the Loading Dock, the 3rd Chute Bar and Grill and t h e G r a f t o n Vi s i t o r s ’ C e n t e r.

The Loading Dock also has an ice skating rink. Children’s craft activities will be available at the 3rd Chute Bar and Grill from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. “ T h e e a g l e s a re b e a u t i f u l , ” said Kathy Draper, Owner of 3rd Chute Bar and Grill. “You need to see them in person. They just have an amazing effect on people.

We’ve decorated an entire room with eagle pictures. It’s called the ‘Eagle’s Nest.’ People can view the items and even eat in there.”

S p o n s o r e d b y t h e Wo r l d Bird Sanctuary, up-close eagle viewing will be available from Noon-3pm at the Grafton Visitors’ Center. Pictures with the Eagle can be taken for a small donation.

The City of Grafton is pleased to sponsor the IDNR presentation: FISH-N-EAGLES: The Wintering Bald Eagle and the Fish They Eat. 11am-1pm at City Hall. Visitors will learn to distinguish between a mature Eagle and a juvenile Eagle and learn about fishing opportunities the area has to offer.

The program also includes a short video and refreshments.

With the curving and bending o f t h e G re a t R i v e r s N a t i o n a l Scenic Byway, Grafton, Illinois ( w w w. e n j o y g r a f t o n . c o m ) i s making its appeal as the premier draw for visitors seeking to view an eagle in the wild. Grafton a l s o o ff e r s a re a l r i v e r t o w n experience, unique shopping, succulent dining, authentic lodging and water recreation.

On the National Scenic Byway, Grafton and its panoramic views are one of the ten best drives in the United States. Grafton representatives are ready to help individuals, couples or families plan the perfect getaway to Grafton. “ We ’ re t h e u n i q u e g e t a w a y that’s only minutes away. Most of us know stories of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn and the great paddlewheel boats, and we have it all here. Grafton is connected with that lifestyle of how people lived in the early days, but in addition there are activities for

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A bald eagle the kids like eagle viewing, zip lining, parasailing, boat cruises and Water Park,” Grafton Mayor Tom Thompson concluded.

Other Grafton attractions: Grafton Zipline Adventures Looking for a jaw dropping, heart racing experience? Try Grafton's thrilling attraction – a zip line that affords those brave enough a stunning river view and hours of fun. It is one of the largest zip lines in Illinois. “My 85-yr-old mom and I had an awesome time,” writes one Grafton visitor f ro m C h i c a g o . “ T h e 2 5 0 f o o t ‘Soaring Eagle’ was amazing.

I enjoyed looking out over the valley while I flew; perfect experience.”

Captain Andy's Parasail Get high in Grafton at Captain Andy’s Parasail! Stay dry and come as you are! Soar along the bluffs above the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers and experience this exhilarating time with someone special. Fly two by two or alone. Your nonparasailing friends can ride in the boat and share in your fun as they watch you rise skyward!

Captain Andy has flown families with parasailers age 4 to 98! Only GRAFTON offers parasailing in Illinois!

“My daughter and I did it and it was amazing!” Joann from Quincy, Ill. said. “Captain Andy and crew are safety conscious, fun to be around and knowledgeable about the area. Who knew we could drive just 2 hours and have such a cool experience! There were 6 others on the boat with us, and watching them, and the boat ride itself were just as enjoyable as actually ‘flying.’”

Hakuna Matata - Take a relaxing riverboat ride aboard the Hakuana Matata. Several cruises are offered

during the summer months from Grafton Harbor. According to experts the name Hakuna Matata, originated from a Swahili phrase that can be translated literally as “No Worries!” which is exactly the attitude on Grafton Harbor ’s newest tour boat says sailors.

Pere Marquette State Park With nearly 8,000 acres of scenic beauty, Pere Marquette State Park is one of the most picturesque and beautiful locations on the Illinois River. As the largest state park in Illinois, visitors love coming to the park for hiking, biking, fishing, horseback riding and scenic drives.

The centerpiece of the park is the massive lodge and cabins. Built in the 1930s, the lodge has a distinct flavor of native stone and rustic timbers. The most prominent feature of the lodge is the 700-ton fireplace in the Great Room Lobby along with the life-size chess board and pieces. Elegant dining services are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The lodge is famous in the area for their family-style fried chicken dinner and Sunday brunch buffet. The lodge works great with groups during the busiest seasons of the year - fall colors and eagles.

“The state park, Illinois River and close proximity to St. Louis make Pere Marquette an excellent stop for a driving vacation,” Carol from Saint Paul, Minn. said. “The main lodge is my favorite part - many comfortable chairs for reading and relaxation. Try to do at least two nights, if possible.”

Raging Rivers Water Park Featuring eight attractions that are sure to keep guests cool when the summer heat sizzles, Raging Rivers offers entertainment for individuals of all ages. Thrill seekers will enjoy the seamless 500-foot dual Cascade Body Flumes that twist and turn down the natural hills and contours

of the park; the Runaway Rafts, a 600-foot-long adventure through swift water and wild rapids to three pools; the Shark Slide flume, which floats riders down a 45-foot tunnel flume into a catch pool and the one-of-a-kind Swirlpool. The twobowl attraction takes riders down a tunnel flume, then swiftly into a giant vortex and ends by dropping the guest into a deep pool of water, incorporating three rides into one.

“We had a wonderful time on a really hot St. Louis day,” Tom from St. Louis said. “I loved the view of the river, the professional staff, the reasonable prices, thrilling rides, and friendly people. This is a hidden gem that reminds me of a country resort tucked away in the middle of nowhere. It was so much fun.”

Pere Marquette Cross - On June 10, 1673, French explorer Louis Joliet and Jesuit priest Father Jacques Marquette led the first French expedition down the Mississippi River in search of the Pacific Ocean. The expedition followed the Mississippi River to the mouth of the Arkansas River, at which point the Native Americans there informed them that they were only about ten days away from the Gulf of Mexico, not the Pacific Ocean. Fearing that they may be captured by the Native Americans or Spanish, they chose to turn around and begin their journey home. In 1929, John D. McAdams, business manager of the Alton Telegraph, made the suggestion to create a monument commemorating Jacques Marquette as the first European to land in Illinois. This suggestion was made to H. H. Ferguson, a local landowner, who had the monument designed. The monument was erected where Ferguson believed the mouth of the Illinois River was

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likely to have been located at the time of Marquette’s expedition. Cut from a solid piece of dolomite, the monument is seven feet six inches high. It is situated on a ledge of a bluff that overlooks the Illinois River. Two flights of dolomite stairs lead from the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail up to the cross.

Grafton’s Wine and Dining Buzz – Grafton’s dining scene continues to delight the palates of locals and visitors alike. The hometown and casual atmosphere infuses river flavors in restaurants up and down the Grafton riverfront. Aeries’s Riverview Winery and Grafton Winery & Brewhaus offer a wide selection of local and esquisite wine. Grab a home cooked meal at Fin Inn, Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Ruebel Hotel & Restaurant or the loading dock.

“This place has it all, great food, great beer and wine and fantastic ambience with views of the river,” Barbara from Springfield, Ill. wrote of the Grafton Winery & Brewhaus.

About Grafton - The options are endless for your next Grafton g e t a w a y. Wa t e r r e c r e a t i o n abounds from racing down the waterslides at Raging Rivers Waterpark to paddling your way down the Illinois River in a canoe.

First class boating facilities can be found at the Grafton Harbor, a full service marina offering both transient slips for short stays and long-term docking.

The new zipline is calling those looking for a thrill, or enjoy a soft adventure with biking, hiking, fishing, horseback riding and more at Illinois' largest state park – Pere Marquette State Park. For more information on Grafton and surrounding communities, please call (800) 258-6645 or visit www. enjoygrafton.com.

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Luther Ely Smith Square, after renovations, above, and before, below.

CityArchRiver project complete For The Edge CityArchRiver project partners announced recently that Luther Ely Smith Square, which includes the Park Over the Highway, part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, has opened to the public.

Construction began on Luther Ely Smith Square in December of 2014 to re-landscape the park just east of the Old Courthouse and join it with the new one-block land bridge over I-44. The park will lead to the new entrance of the Gateway Arch visitor center and museum. New features of Luther Ely Smith Square include more than 300 feet of

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benches, inviting and accessible pathways, lighting, and more than 220 new trees.

Hundreds of shrubs and perennials will create a unique colorful landscape all year. Crews also installed underground cisterns that can hold up to 65,000 gallons of storm water to be reused for irrigating the park, one of the many green components of the CityArchRiver project.

This redesigned section of the park is intended to provide new gathering places for visitors before entering the Arch visitor center and museum. It will also be a great place for downtown workers and residents to enjoy a meal, relax, exercise, or play. A

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temporary viewing platform is installed in Luther Ely Smith Square so that visitors can watch construction of the visitor center and museum renovation. Other components of the CityArchRiver project are expected to open in 2016 and 2017.

The renovation of Luther Ely Smith Square and landscaping of the Park Over the Highway was funded privately through the CityArchRiver Foundation. The square is named in honor of Luther Ely Smith (1873– 1951), a civic booster and philanthropist whose advocacy led to the creation of Jefferson National Expansion Memorial.

CityArchRiver is a transformational

project that is enhancing the Gateway Arch experience for all visitors.

The project will create a seamless park experience from the city to the Mississippi River, providing visitors with a more vibrant place to visit, enjoy, and return. CityArchRiver is a public-private partnership including the National Park Service, Missouri Department of Transportation, Great Rivers Greenway, City of St. Louis, Bi-State Development, Jefferson National Parks Association, CityArchRiver Foundation and many other organizations.

For more information, please visit www. cityarchriver.org.

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Pictured are two scenes from the Mission: Mars exhibit, which is now open at the Saint Louis Science Center.

New exhibit open at the Saint Louis Science Center For The Edge On Nov. 21, the Saint Louis Science Center opened Mission: Mars, an interactive exhibition designed to immerse visitors in the exploration of Mars in the current day and in the future. Developed by the Saint Louis Science Center in partnership with Washington University in St. Louis, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and NASA’s Johnson Space Center, this unique exhibition will engage visitors in two separate but connected locations within the facility. The opening will be marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium at 9:30 a.m.

“We are living in an incredible time with the exploration of Mars, and want to give our visitors the chance to experience the technology behind this exploration first-hand through Mission: Mars,” said Christian Greer, chief education and programs officer for the Saint Louis Science Center. “Through this immersive exhibit, visitors will be able to engage in the exploration of Mars by actually learning how to program rovers that are modeled like the real rovers that are on the planet right now. We hope this one-of-akind exhibit ignites curiosity and inspires our younger visitors to continue to support and participate in space exploration.”

Guests have two portions of the exhibit to choose from to begin their Mars experience. In the Saint Louis Science Center ’s main building (located at 5050 Oakland), guests can engage with one area of the exhibit, named Mission: Mars – Control. In this portion of the exhibit, guests experience current day exploration operations by assuming the role of an engineer at a NASA Engineering Lab, designing and building a robotic rover to explore Mars. They will have the opportunity to program a rover and experience the challenges of driving it in a simulated time delay, while seeing the planet from the perspective of a rover.

The second portion of the exhibit in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium is called Mission Mars – Base, and is resembles a realistic work environment on Mars

in the year 2076.

Taking on the role of an astronaut living on Mars, visitors will be able to perform science operations at key locations on the planet, using Allison’s Hope Foundation, recently presented a $10,000 check to the Anderson Hospital Foundation. a rover much like the one used on Mars now.

Two rovers were specially designed for this exhibit, and were named Intrepid and Adventure, names that were selected by the public through an online poll.

The content with the Mission: Mars exhibition reflects the goals of NASA’s Office of Education: to engage citizens in NASA’s missions and share NASA’s current understanding of the planet.

The Mission: Mars exhibit is particularly meaningful within the St. Louis community, given the city’s rich history in space exploration dating back to McDonnell Aircraft Corporation’s involvement in the Mercury and Gemini missions, which sent the first Americans into space.

Today, St. Louis is a key hub for NASA’s planetary exploration mission through the work of researchers at Washington University in St. Louis’ Earth and Planetary Remote Sensing Laboratory (EPRSL).

Directed by Dr. Ray Arvidson, EPRSL is involved with the planning and programming of both the Curiosity and Opportunity rovers currently exploring Mars.

Dr. Arvidson served as a scientific advisor for the development of the exhibit.

“Washington University in Saint Louis has had a long and deep involvement with NASA in robotic exploration of the solar system through our McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences. I look forward to sharing, through the new Saint Louis Science Center and its new exhibits, some of the excitement associated with exploring Mars, a planet whose rocks reveal unequivocal evidence for past warm, wet conditions, with rivers and lakes in abundance.”

Mission: Mars is free to all visitors. There will be paid, educational programs offered to groups in both exhibit locations. For more information, please visit slsc.org.

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People People planner Events planned in Alton area

The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the following events. \ A LT : M i r a c l e o n S o u t h Division Street Thursday, December 10, 2015 Starts at 7:30pm Alton Little Theater 2450 N. Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 Meet the Nowaks of Buffalo, NY; Clara and her three grown kids have always known they w e re s p e c i a l , e v e r s i n c e t h e miraculous night in 1942 when t h e B l e s s e d M o t h e r a p p e a re d to Grandpa in his barbershop!

Since then, the neighborhood has looked upon the Nowaks' 20-foot commemorative shrine as a beacon of hope and faith amidst the urban rubble. And now daughter Ruth unveils her plan to write and star in a onewoman show about the family miracle so the "Whole world will know!" However, as her plans for theatrical immortality unfold, the entire family's faith is shaken to the very core when a deathbed confession causes the family legend to unravel. The results are heartfelt and hilarious. For ticket information call (618) 462-6562 Admission $17/Adult $10/Under 18 Christmas with Elvis at Pere Marquette Lodge Friday, December 11, 2015 Starts at 6:00pm Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd.

Grafton, IL 62037 It won't be a "Blue Christmas" at Pere Marquette Lodge, when Steve Davis performs his holiday salute to the King of Rock and Roll. Come enjoy Pere Marquette Lodge's famous fried chicken b u ff e t a n d t h a n s i t b a c k a n d enjoy an hour-long tribute to your favorite Christmas classics.

Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and includes fried chicken, mashed p o t a t o e s , g r a v y, c o l e s l a w, vegetable of the day, hot buttered rolls, dessert, coffee, tea and water. Show is performed to prerecorded tracks and begins at 7 p.m. Adult beverages can be purchased separately. Tickets are $32 per person and includes taxes and gratuity.

Admission $32 per person plus tax and gratuity Arrival at Camp River Dubois Saturday, December 12, 2015 10:00am to 4:00pm Lewis & Clark State Historic Site 1 Lewis and Clark Trail Hartford, IL 62048 Come celebrate the arrival of Lewis and Clark at Camp River Dubois. This annual event commemorates the day Wi l l i a m C l a r k a n d t h e m e n of the detachment arrived at the confluence of the Riviere a Dubois, Mississippi and Missouri rivers. The event will include members of the detachment portraying military life, re-enactors recreating the civilian population and demonstrators.

For more information, call (618) 251-5811.

Fish-n-Eagles Saturday, December 12, 2015 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

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Grafton, IL 62037 IDNR staff will offer an informative presentation about bald eagles, the fish they eat and the native fish and wildlife and history of the Grafton area. The program will include a short video p re s e n t a t i o n . Sp o tting s c o p e s will be available before, between and after programs to provide live eagle viewing. For more information, call (618) 786-3323.

Wreaths Across America Saturday, December 12, 2015 11:00am to 1:00pm National Cemetery 600 Pearl Street Alton, IL 62002 This National program began some 15 years ago in a effort Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom.

All 530 veterans graves in the Alton National Cemetery will be decorated with balsam wreaths for the holiday season. Take part in an emotional ceremony sure to bring both pride and joy to those in attendance. For more information, call (618) 474-2005.

Pere Marquette Wine Club Get Together Saturday, December 12, 2015 2:00pm to 5:00pm Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd.

Grafton, IL 62037 Join the Lodge in the Mary Michelle Winery Tasting Room the second Saturday of each month and enjoy appetizers and wine tasting. For more info, call (618) 786-2331.

ASO: The Splendor of Christmastime Saturday, December 12, 2015 3:00pm to 5:00pm Lewis & Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035 Come and Jingle with the ASO for a festive time of celebration and cheer! Our holiday concert is always filled with merry-making music- Sleighride, Christmas Festival, White Christmas, selections from the Nutcracker, our Guild Winner, and more.

Our featured soloists will join in leading our annual Holiday Sing-a-long. It is our privilege to have you create special family memories and traditions with us‌.

Admission $10/adults $5/seniors (62+) Free/students (K-12) Christmas Memories Saturday, December 12, 2015 Starts at 7:00pm Lewis & Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035 ASO's holiday concert is always filled with merry-making musicSleigh ride, Christmas Festival, White Christmas, selections from the Nutcracker, our Marie Stillwell Guild Winner and more.

Our featured soloists will lead our annual Holiday Sing-a-long.

Join ASO for this festive concert to create special family memories and tradition. We will present our annual silent auction of holiday baskets.

Admission $10/Adults $5/Seniors(62+) Free/Students(K-12) Grafton's Naughty or Nice Run Sunday, December 13, 2015 Starts at 10:00am 3rd Chute Bar & Grill

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1505 W. Main Grafton, IL 62037 The Naughty - 4 Mile run features a 1 mile long hill The Nice - 2 Mile walk is a river walk along the bicycle trail.

Gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Starts at 6:30pm Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd.

Grafton, IL 62037 Let our Chef awaken your senses at this four course Gourmet Wine Pairing Dinner hosted at Pere Marquette Lodge. Enjoy the excellent company of an intimate dinner party as our Wine Expert explains each of the specialty wines and how the flavors of that wine complement each delectable dish. Tickets for the dinner are $50 per person and include taxes and gratuity. Choose to stay the night and add two seats to your

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room reservation for an additional $ 9 0 . Wi n e C l u b M e m b e r s g e t a n a d d i t i o n a l 1 0 % o ff ! D o e s not include room taxes or room reservations. Call 618-786-2331 for details and to make your reservations.

Admission $50 Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette Friday, December 18, 2015 Starts at 8:30am Pere Marquette State Park 13112 Visitor Center Lane Grafton, IL 62037 A site interpreter at Pere M a rq u e t t e S t a t e P a r k w i l l b e presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter.

Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months i n t h e a re a a n d m u c h m o re .

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park's visitor center at 8:30 a.m.

Reservations are required. There will be a short video presentation f ollowed by an obser vation al drive to view the wintering bald eagles. Please dress warmly and have a full tank of gas. For more information or reservations, call (618) 786-3323.

Dixie Dudes and Dance Band Friday, December 18, 2015 Gates open at 7:30pm | Starts at 8:00pm Jacoby Arts Center 627 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 Join together at Jacoby Arts Center to enjoy traditional Dixieland music. The music will lift the spirit, lighten the heart, and start the foot tapping. Cash bar and food provided by Spoon Baking Co. For more information, call (618) 462-5222.

Admission $10 per ticket

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People People planner Two Rivers prepares for eagle season

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge will hold several free eagle watching and art events for families this winter.

Eagle Watching with a Ranger will be held from 9-10 a.m. two times per month on the first and third Saturdays from December to March. Dates are as follows: Dec. 5, Dec. 19, Jan. 2, Jan. 16, Feb. 6, Feb 20, March 5 and March 19. Refuge rangers will lead participants to eagle watching hotspots on Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge.

A personal vehicle will be needed.

Attendees are reminded to dress for the weather. Open to all ages.

Space is limited, call 618-883-2524 to register in advance and receive additional program details.

“Second Saturday Art”, a series of nature-inspired art programs will be held on the second Saturday of every month this winter. These free programs will be led by refuge staff and held at the visitor center, where participants will create takehome art pieces and learn about wildlife and nature. All supplies are provided.

Dec. 12, “Build a Bird Feeder” will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Participants will build and design a small wooden bird feeder and learn about the birds at the refuge and their winter activity. Ideal for all ages.

Jan. 9, “Duck, Duck, Stamp! ” will be held from 1-2 p.m. Participants will create submissions for the Junior Duck Stamp Contest and contribute to a duck mural as they learn about waterfowl migration and the Duck Stamp Program. Ideal for children.

Feb. 13, “Crafty Eagles” will coincide with the refuge’s Bald Eagle Open House from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Participants will make eagle crafts and learn about this bird’s biology and conservation. Ideal for young children.

March 12, “Solar Exposure” will be held from 1-2 p.m. Using natural materials and the winter sun; participants will create sun prints on photosensitive paper and learn about winter at the refuge. Ideal for children.

An Eagle Watching Open House will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 13 at the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge visitor center. Visit the open house to learn about bald eagles and how to watch for them, and then venture out to watch for eagles with a refuge ranger.

Eagle Watching Open House activities include: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The visitor center will be open to provide information about eagle biology, nesting, diet, and conservation. Kids’ crafts and activities will be available. A bald eagle photography exhibit will be on display.

11 a.m. Refuge rangers will lead an hour-long eagle watching walking tour through the Gilbert Lake Division to spot eagles and learn about bird watching. Sign up by Feb. 11 by calling the visitor center at 618-883-2524 or emailing TwoRivers@fws.gov.

10 a.m.-2 p.m. The Swan Lake levee will be open for a self-led auto tour. Volunteers will have scopes set up for eagle viewing at the entrance to the levee. This activity is dependent on weather conditions.

The bald eagle photography exhibit will highlight local professional and amateur photographers and will be on

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display at the refuge visitor center Feb. 10-17.

All local photographers are invited to submit two original 8 x 10 photographs of bald eagles taken on Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge or in Calhoun, Jersey and Greene counties. Photos must be submitted

by Friday, Feb. 5 to TwoRivers@ fws.gov or mail to HC 82 Box 107, Brussels, IL 62013.

For more information about these events, call 618-883-2524 or email TwoRivers@fws.gov.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants.

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Yo u ’ l l g e t g o o s e b u m p s a s you wander through the arctic wonderland of twinkling holiday lights and seasonal sounds of U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo! Stop by McDonnell Polar Bear Point and you may glimpse the Zoo’s special delivery for 2015: Kali (pronounced “Cully”) the polar bear!

Dates and Times

Wild Lights is open 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday-Sunday, Nov. 27-29; Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 2-6; Wednesday-Sunday, Dec. 9-13; Wednesday-Wednesday, Dec. 16-23; Saturday-Wednesday, Dec. 26-30; and Friday-Sunday, Jan. 1-3. The Zoo will close to the public at 4 p.m. each day of Wild Lights. Doors will re-open at 5:30 p.m. for the event.

(Exhibit is closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 31.)

Admission M o n d a y t h ro u g h T h u r s d a y, tickets are $7 for Zoo members and $8 for general public. Friday through Sunday, tickets are $9 for Zoo members and $10 for general public. Children under age 2 receive free admission. Wild Lights tickets can be purchased online at stlzoo. org/wildlights, or at a Zoo Welcome Desk during Zoo hours. Tickets are also available at the door the nights of the event starting at 5:30 p.m.

Free parking will be available on both Zoo parking lots.

Holiday Lights and Activities You’ll be enchanted by whimsical light displays, including a neon North Pole, starry safari, jungle bell rock, snowfall flurry walk, the beautiful swan lake, poppin’ prairie dogs, an illuminated penguin colony, a fantasy butterfly garden and a charming gingerbread village, flamboyant flamingos, numerous trees ablaze in lights and much more.

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The Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual light e x h i b i t , G a rd e n G l o w, o p e n s November 21. Now in its third year, the expanded event features 1 million lights as well as additional interactive installations for guests. Garden Glow is open through January 2, 2016.

More than 400,000 additional lights were added from the 2014 exhibit with an expanded footprint through even more of t h e G a rd e n g ro u n d s . Tw e n t y eight installations will adorn the Garden’s most iconic locations including the Climatron®, Kaeser Memorial Maze, the C e n t r a l A x i s , To w e r G r o v e House, Shoenberg Fountain and the Cleveland Gate House among others.

Garden Glow is designed to engage visitors of all ages. An expanded Family Fun Area will feature a “Reindeer Ring To s s , ” “ G l o w m e n G l e n , ” a n interactive Glowmen decorating installation and “Tree-dazzeled,” w i t h l i f e - s i z e t re e s a v a i l a b l e for photo opportunities. The Garden is also offering Family Night Pricing on November 25, December 2, 9 and 16 ,with children’s tickets offered at a discounted price of $3 per child.

Food and drinks will be available at a number of locations on the grounds including stations located on the Central Axis featuring fire p i t s f o r s ’ m o re - m a k i n g . A l s o new this year is an additional “Dine and Glow” ticket which will include Glow admission as well as featured menu items in Sass a f ra ss, t h e G a rd e n ’s c a fé .

Special Glow and holiday gear will also be sold on the grounds and in the Garden Gate Shop.

Please note, for the enjoyment of all guests, there are no tripods, monopods or selfie sticks allowed during Garden Glow evenings.

Garden Glow is presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. Signature location sponsorship by The B o e i n g C o m p a n y, D a v i d a n d Lelia Farr and Monsanto. Special venue sponsorship by Ameren Corporation, Bunge North America, Maritz, Moneta Group - Dan and Peggy West and PNC Bank.

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

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McKendree lines up holiday entertainment

McKendree University’s D i v i s i o n o f Vi s u a l a n d Performing Arts, the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts, the Show Choir program, and the McKendree Gallery of Art announce several upcoming events. All are open to the

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Dec. 3-17: An All Student Art Show showcases the creativity of those enrolled in art classes this semester at the McKendree Gallery of Art, 224 W. St. Louis St. in Lebanon. The exhibit opens with a reception on Dec. 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. For gallery hours and information, visit mckendree.edu/artgallery.

F r i d a y, D e c . 11 , 7 : 3 0 p . m . : C o n c e r t B a n d a n d Wi n d Ensemble Christmas Concert, featuring special guest soloist C h r i s t i n e B re w e r, d i re c t e d b y D r. J e n n i f e r M o d e r. G e n e r a l admission is $5 at the Hett.

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

"The 33"

Movies are forever trying to capture the essence of the human spirit, and by that measure, it's hard to imagine there was ever a story more tailor-made for the movies than the incredible 2010 Chilean mine rescue. If the details are hazy in your mind, just go to YouTube right now and watch the first miner reach the surface in that tiny capsule they built. We dare you not to cry.

And that's actually part of the problem with "The 33," directed by Patricia Riggen. The real-life saga was so visceral — and so visual, unfolding as it did on live TV — that it's tough to beat the memory. You could say that such a movie writes itself, but that's not true — a cinematic portrayal of an event so recent needs to do something creative to move things forward, present a new angle, offer a different perspective.

"The 33" is well-meaning, well-crafted and faithful to the source material, but ultimately it feels disappointingly formulaic.

We begin with a happy scene, a festive retirement party.

There, we meet many of the men, including Mario Sepulveda (Antonio Banderas), the most charismatic of the bunch; he asks supervisor Don Lucho (Lou Diamond Phillips) if he can work the next day, though it's his day off.

In the village, we also quickly meet Dario Segovia (Juan Pablo Raba), a troubled miner with an addiction problem, and the caring older sister he neglects, the empanada-seller Maria (Juliette Binoche, in an underdrawn role that never quite seems to fit).

Alas, these hasty interchanges don't give much meaningful insight into the characters (indeed, the script's thin characterizations are the weak link of the film.) The next day, the men arrive at the mouth of the mine. "Is this the only way in?" asks newcomer Carlos. "The only way in, and the only way out," replies Banderas' Mario, doing the most with a line that's a little too obvious.

And then the mine collapses, with frightening violence.

Now we have, essentially, two dramas unfolding: Above ground, where the desperate families have set up camp, and below, where 33 men are trapped 2,300 feet down in searing heat.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "a disaster sequence and some language."

RUNNING TIME: 127 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"The Night Before"

Boosted by its stellar cast and playful take on "A Christmas Carol," ''The Night Before" is a coming-of-age stoner-buddy comedy laced with warm holiday cheer.

Make no mistake: it's still a silly romp thick with dope smoke and dumb jokes, but the performances are solid, and there's some surprising sentiment behind the wacky antics.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anthony Mackie play best friends bidding farewell to their 10-year tradition of partying together on Christmas Eve. Ethan (GordonLevitt) is determined to make their last night epic, especially since Chris (Mackie) is on a hot streak in his football career and Isaac (Rogen) is expecting a baby.

Isaac's wife, Betsy (the hilarious and soon-to-be everywhere Jillian Bell), gives her husband a special gift in honor of his last Christmas Eve with his pals: a box filled with "every single drug in the whole world."

Well, you can imagine how things go from there. Isaac dips into the stash as soon as they leave the house. Rogen is predictably over the top as he samples each substance, falling deeper and deeper into a delusional haze. This presents ample opportunity for gross-out moments, like when he barfs in church or lets his nose bleed into a woman's martini.

Meanwhile, Ethan surprises his friends with tickets to the

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hottest party in town, the one they've dreamed of getting into since their holiday tradition began.

But first, Chris needs to pick up some weed. (Somehow, Betsy left that out of the box.)

This sets the trio on their adventure, bringing them in contact with the mysterious Mr. Green (a brilliant Michael Shannon) for the first of several meetings. He introduces Chris to "the weed of Christmas present." Later in the film, the weed of Christmas past and future is smoked. (Poor Dickens.)

A l o n g t h e w a y, t h e g u y s m e e t u p w i t h E t h a n ' s ex-girlfriend (Lizzy Caplan) and her friend (Mindy Kaling), Chris' mom (Lorraine Toussaint), and Rebecca Grinch (Ilana Glazer). Each of these actresses' appearances is a little holiday treat that helps balance the dumb-guy debauchery.

Miley Cyrus, James Franco and Tracy Morgan also make welcome, well-played cameos.

Isaac maintains a steady level of wasted-ness throughout the film as he frets about fatherhood. Rogen channels this with ease, and with considerably more maturity than in 2007's "Knocked Up." RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "drug use and language throughout, some strong sexual content and graphic nudity."

RUNNING TIME: 101 minutes.

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

"Carol"

"Carol" is an overwhelmingly beautiful film. It looks like a dream, it sounds like whispered want, and it feels like falling in love in all its stomach turning terror and ecstasy.

Even its title rolls elegantly off the tongue.

In "Carol," director Todd Haynes, his filmmaking team and his formidable leads Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara have birthed that rare, precious creation where the substance, the story and the emotions all stand on equal footing to the film's loveliness — easily making it one of the year's best.

The story, adapted from Patricia Highsmith's 1952 novel "The Price of Salt," is both straightforward and deeply complex. It's about two lost souls at very different ages and stations finding each other by chance and altering the course of the other's life.

It's just a glance — longing at first sight — across a crowded Christmastime department store when Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), a gawky shop girl in a tattered Santa hat spots Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett), dripping in tasteful furs and corals and regal confidence. Carol sees Therese too, and they hold each other's gaze for a wistful moment.

But their mutual, immediate attraction isn't that simple.

It's New York City in the early 1950s and same sex relationships are, at the very least, not a widely accepted public affair. There's more at stake than just the possible heartbreak of any passionate relationship in this setting.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "a scene of sexuality/nudity and brief language."

RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Four stars out of four.

"Youth"

Superheroes and franchise blockbusters may dominate the multiplex, but Paolo Sorrentino's "Youth" is a reminder of the touching, unexpected and unusual places movies can go.

Original and unpredictable, "Youth" trusts its audience's curiosity and powers of perception. Sorrentino doesn't overexplain his story or characters — they simply stand as written, awaiting discovery. "Youth" is almost the antithesis of the Hollywood blockbuster, and not just because of its non-linear

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narrative. Despite its title, the film centers on a relationship between two octogenarians, and presents people of all ages, sizes and appearances as worthy of interest and love.

The film's idyllic setting is a vintage health spa in the Swiss Alps that offers nightly live entertainment and daily nude hot-pool soaks amid breathtaking mountain landscapes.

Retired composer Fred Ballinger (Michael Caine) is there for his annual retreat, accompanied by his daughter, Lena (Rachel Weisz). Fred's lifelong friend, Hollywood filmmaker Mick Boyle (Harvey Keitel), is there, too.

Also staying at the resort is famous American actor Jimmy Tree (Paul Dano), who is preparing for his next role. He befriends the older men as they check out their fellow guests, including an obese retired soccer player, an elegantly dressed couple who never speak, a teenage masseuse with braces, a meditating monk, a pudgy young prostitute, and Miss Universe.

Lena is worried about Fred, who has just declined an invitation from the Queen of England to conduct his most beloved composition at a concert for Prince Philip. Fred insists he's retired and done with life; Lena says he's apathetic. But when no one is watching, Fred imagines himself conducting the sounds he hears in nature.

He talks about life and age and memories with Mick, who's otherwise focused on his latest screenplay, which he calls his "testament." He brought a group of young screenwriters with him to help brainstorm the film's ending.

Jimmy, meanwhile, spends most of his time observing everyone else.

The men connect over questions of creativity: Fred and Mick struggle with the idea of legacy and continuing self-expression into old age; Jimmy wonders about the best use of his creative skills and what makes them meaningful.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "graphic nudity, some sexuality and language."

RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Four stars out of four.

"The Danish Girl"

Most people probably don't know the name Lili Elbe. This reviewer didn't. But Tom Hooper's "The Danish Girl" will make sure you won't soon forget the transgender icon, even if this well-intentioned, extravagant movie leaves you with more questions than revelations.

Almost a century before Caitlyn Jenner graced the cover of Vanity Fair, Lili Elbe (born Einar Wegener) became one of the first transgender women to undergo documented sex reassignment surgery.

Eddie Redmayne, who adroitly disappeared into the character Stephen Hawking for "The Theory of Everything," has taken on the task of another transformation to portray Einar/Lili throughout her discovery and transition. He uses his androgynous frame, delicate features, and refined beauty to full effect in representing the physical realization of Lili.

The timing of this film, based on the book by David Ebershoff, couldn't be more perfect and yet it also feels far too late. That's not the fault of the filmmakers here, but more a result of constantly shifting culture.

This is all to say that the film has an almost impossible standard to live up to, especially now — both in doing justice to Lili's life as well as to the audience who may only learn about her through what they see on screen. In some ways it succeeds beautifully. Ideas swirl readily and boldly, especially considering the time in which it's taking place. This is not a shy movie. In fact, it's refreshingly sexual, alive and empathetic, at least at the start.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for some sexuality and full nudity.

RUNNING TIME: 120 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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This photo provided by Focus Features shows Alicia Vikander as Gerda Wegener in Tom Hooper’s "The Danish Girl."

Redmayne shines in"The Danish Girl"

By LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press Most people probably don't know the name Lili Elbe. This reviewer didn't. But Tom Hooper's "The Danish Girl" will make sure you won't soon forget the transgender icon, even if this well-intentioned, extravagant movie leaves you with more questions than revelations.

Almost a century before Caitlyn Jenner graced the cover of Vanity Fair, Lili Elbe (born Einar Wegener) became one of the first transgender women to undergo documented sex reassignment surgery.

Eddie Redmayne, who adroitly disappeared into the character Stephen Hawking for "The Theory of Everything," has taken on the task

of another transformation to portray Einar/ Lili throughout her discovery and transition.

He uses his androgynous frame, delicate features, and refined beauty to full effect in representing the physical realization of Lili.

The timing of this film, based on the book

by David Ebershoff, couldn't be more perfect and yet it also feels far too late. That's not the fault of the filmmakers here, but more a result of constantly shifting culture.

This is all to say that the film has an almost impossible standard to live up to, especially now — both in doing justice to Lili's life as well as to the audience who may only learn about her through what they see on screen. In some ways it succeeds beautifully. Ideas swirl readily and boldly, especially considering the time in which it's taking place. This is not a

shy movie. In fact, it's refreshingly sexual, alive and empathetic, at least at the start.

In other ways, it comes up lacking. Its respect for beauty and dramatic narrative stays surface level and almost detached. You walk away barely knowing Lili at all. Perhaps that's because "The Danish Girl" feels like two separate films — a playful, adventurous beginning is followed by morose melodrama.

At least it's energetic and full of life when we first meet Einar and his stunning wife Gerda (Alicia Vikander) in the mid-1920s in Copenhagen. They're both painters of some renown, him more than her at the moment.

He paints landscapes. She paints portraits.

And they live a playful, happy, intimate life as friends and partners in this quickly modernizing society.

One day, Gerda's subject is late for her portraiture and she has Einar sub in as the model. Einar slips on a pair of stockings and ornate slippers and cradles the gown, breathing rapidly as though feeling pleasure for the first time. From there it becomes a bit of a game for Gerda and Einar, until Einar realizes (or finally acknowledges) that it's not just dress up and that Lili is her true self.

But as Lili becomes more herself, she also becomes less of an emotionally available partner to Gerda (despite being Gerda's professional muse). This is where the story takes a turn for the worse. The film is about Lili, yes, but it doesn't seem interested in the loneliness and poignancy of what she is going through. She almost slips into the background.

"Youth" a captivating portrait of aging

By SANDY COHEN Associated Press S u p e rh e ro e s a n d f r a n c h i s e blockbusters may dominate the multiplex, but Paolo Sorrentino's "Youth" is a reminder of the touching, unexpected and unusual places movies can go.

Original and unpredictable, " Yo u t h " t ru s t s i t s a u d i e n c e ' s curiosity and powers of perception.

Sorrentino doesn't over-explain his story or characters — they simply stand as written, awaiting discovery.

"Youth" is almost the antithesis of the Hollywood blockbuster, and not just because of its non-linear narrative.

Despite its title, the film centers on a relationship between two octogenarians, and presents people of all ages, sizes and appearances as worthy of interest and love.

The film's idyllic setting is a vintage health spa in the Swiss Alps that offers nightly live entertainment and daily nude hot-pool soaks amid breathtaking mountain landscapes.

Retired composer Fred Ballinger (Michael Caine) is there for his annual retreat, accompanied by his daughter, Lena (Rachel Weisz).

Fred's lifelong friend, Hollywood filmmaker Mick Boyle (Harvey Keitel), is there, too.

Also staying at the resort is famous American actor Jimmy Tree (Paul Dano), who is preparing for his next role. He befriends the older men as they check out their fellow guests, including an obese retired soccer player, an elegantly dressed couple who never speak, a teenage masseuse with braces, a meditating monk, a pudgy young prostitute, and Miss Universe.

Lena is worried about Fred, who has just declined an invitation from the Queen of England to conduct his most beloved composition at a concert for Prince Philip. Fred insists he's retired and done with life; Lena says he's apathetic. But when no one is watching, Fred imagines himself conducting the sounds he hears in nature.

He talks about life and age and memories with Mick, who's otherwise focused on his latest screenplay, which he calls his "testament." He brought a group of young screenwriters with him to help brainstorm the film's ending.

Jimmy, meanwhile, spends most of his time observing everyone else.

The men connect over questions of creativity: Fred and Mick struggle with the idea of legacy and continuing self-expression into old

age; Jimmy wonders about the best use of his creative skills and what makes them meaningful.

The other resort guests also face challenges during their stay. Lena suffers a crisis of self-confidence and identity after some unexpected news. The obese soccer player gasps for breath with each step but yearns to kick the ball. The pudgy young prostitute is sad and confused. The meditating monk wants to levitate.

Every performance from the outstanding ensemble cast rings true.

Even the supporting players and silent performers are superb.

The music itself is a character, from Fred's original compositions to the songs by the eclectic entertainers who appear at the hotel. Sorrentino tapped Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang to create Fred's music and the film's score

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(his first), and crafted a varied soundtrack with such artists as Mark Kozelek, David Byrne and Grammywinning Korean soprano Sumi Jo. "Youth" might have alternately been called "Us" for its loving perspective on people — how peculiar we can be and how comforting it is to recognize that in one another. It's about how we relate to each other broadly through art and intimately through words and actions. More than anything, it's a loving portrait of friendship, one that Sorrentino dedicates to his friend and mentor Francisco Rosi, the Italian director who died in January.

With its artful soundtrack, excellent performances and big questions about life, fear and creativity, the musical and narrative themes of "Youth" play on long after the film ends.

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Wicked, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m., Runs through January 3, 2016.

The Little Dancer: Moved by the Masters, COCA, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

The Rep presents Peter and the Starcatcher, Loretto-Hilton Browning Mainstage, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 27.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Samara: A Mid-Century Dream Home, The Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through February 6, 2016.

Stray Dog Theater presents DEVIL BOYS FROM BEYOND, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 19.

First Fridays in Grand Center, Grand Center District, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sublime Intimacy, The Kranzberg Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 20.

The Perceptive Mechanism, The Kranzberg Arts Center, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through January 30, 2016.

Shadows & Light, Edison Theater, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, Fontbonne University Theater, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 20.

Kota: Digital Excavations in African Art, Pulitzer Arts Foundation, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through March 19, 2016.

Julie Malone: Luminous, Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through January 23, 2016.

Silver Seas: An Odyssey by Ernest H. Brooks II, International Photography Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 30.

Wyatt Kahn: Object Paintings, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 27.

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

Courageous and Faithful: The Cavalry, Jefferson Barracks Museums, St. Louis, Noon to 4:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 28.

Relationships and Representation: Perspectives on Social Justice Work, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through January 4, 2016.

Raqs Media Collective: Art In The Age Of Collective Intelligence, Laumiere Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to Half Hour Past Sunset, Runs Through February 14, 2016.

Leica: 100 Years of Excellence Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 24, 2016.

St. Louis Modern, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through January 31, 2016.

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Wicked, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Runs through January 3, 2016.

The Little Dancer: Moved by the Masters, COCA, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m.

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Stray Dog Theater presents DEVIL BOYS FROM BEYOND, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 19.

Sublime Intimacy, The Kranzberg Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 20 2015 The Perceptive Mechanism, The Kranzberg Arts Center, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through January 30, 2016.

Shadows & Light, Edison Theater, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, Fontbonne University Theater, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 20.

Kota: Digital Excavations in African Art, Pulitzer Arts Foundation, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through March 19, 2016.

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A scene from "A Christmas Story – The Musical," which runs through Jan. 3 at Aurora's Paramount Theatre.

"You'll shoot your eye out, kid" Aurora's Paramount Theatre to present "A Christmas Story – The Musical" For The Edge Families, set your holiday entertainment dials for excitement, because Chicago musical theater powerhouse, the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, is turning one of the most iconic holiday movies ever made into a largerthan-life musical blockbuster, November 25-January 3.

Director Nick Bowling will make his Paramount debut with A Christmas Story - The Musical, everyone's favorite holiday comedy about little Ralphie and his quest for a Red Ryder BB gun. Bowling has bubbled to the top of Chicago's musical theater scene with his recent string of hits including Porchlight's Sondheim on Sondheim ("4 stars" - Chicago Tribune), City of Angels and The King and I at Marriott and The History Boys at TimeLineTheatre, where he is Associate Artistic Director.

Today, Paramount Artistic Director Jim Corti announced the cast and production team for A Christmas Story on his blog, Tuesday's with Corti.

"Paramount's production stars Michael Harp as little Ralphie with his parents played by Danni Smith as his Mother, Michael Accardo as The Old Man and Philip Earl Johnson as the narrator, Jean. Of this cast of 31, 21 actors are making their Paramount debut directed by Nick Bowling, choreographed by Rhett Guter with musical director Tom Vendafreddo conducting the 17-member Paramount Orchestra playing the full, original Broadway orchestrations. This is an exceptional team of artists, designers and technicians. I am stoked!"

Thirteen-year-old Michael Harp recently played Billy's pal Michael in Billy Elliot at Drury Lane Oakbrook and Kurt in Lyric Opera of Chicago's The Sound of Music.

Danni Smith is a four-time Jeff Award winner, with recent credits including City of Angels at Marriott and Jesus Christ Superstar and Always Patsy Cline at Theo Ubique.

Michael Accardo most recently played Nathan Bloom in Drury Lane's Beaches and

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Philip Earl Johnson was recently seen in Writers Theatre's Dance of Death and Old Glory and played Joe Pitt in the national tour of Angels in America, Parts I and II. Brimming with dynamite performances and overflowing with comedy and heart, A Christmas Story - The Musical is the adaptation of the 1983 indie cult film which became a Broadway musical spectacular in 2012.

Who doesn't love nine-year-old Ralphie Parker, a typical boy growing up in 1940s Indiana? With Christmas right around the corner, Ralphie has his bespectacled sights set on one thing - a Red Ryder BB Gun. But at every turn, the young daydreamer hears those five words that are the bane of his existence: "You'll shoot your eye out."

The music is energetic, unforgettable and ranges from gentle ballads to full-on, showstopping numbers. The imagery takes audiences back to an easier time we often long for, but the message remains the same: family, friendship, love - the holidays are nothing without them.

Bring your family and celebrate the holidays with this beloved story of a department store Santa, a Leg Lamp, a snow suit and friends that will never leave your side - even if your tongue is stuck to a flag pole.

Regular performances continue through January 3. Show times are Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $41 to $56. The Paramount Theatre is located at 23 E. Galena Blvd., in the heart of downtown Aurora. For tickets and information, go to ParamountAurora. com call (630) 896-6666 or visit the Paramount box office Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and two hours prior to evening performances. A Christmas Story - The Musical is rated PG. A Christmas Story - The Musical, based on the movie A Christmas Story and Jean Shepherd's novel In God We Trust: All

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It opened to overwhelming critical acclaim, broke box office records and went on to receive three 2013 Tony Award® nominations including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, along with six Drama Desk nominations and two Outer Critics Circle nominations.

Paramount's production of A Christmas Story - The Musical also stars Ericka Mac as Miss Shields and 12 more of Chicago's top youth actors as Ralphie's friends, enemies and schoolmates: Blake Barnickel (Flick), Cody Bolithon (Sammy), Grier Burke (Suzy), Nick Dantes (Schwartz), Michael Di Leo (Roy), Samantha Marie Erne (Esther Jane), Ricky Falbo (Grover Dill), Eloise Lushina (Mary Beth), Tyler Martin (Scooter), Theo Moss (Randy), Peyton Shaffer (Nancy) and Reid Patrick Tomasson (Scut Farkus).

Ensemble members are Aubrey Adams, Audrey Billings, Jonathan Butler-Duplessis, Aaron Choi, Jason Grimm, Jillian Jocson, Mark David Kaplan, Matthew Keffer, Alanna Lovely, Erin McGrath, Jason Richards, Summer Smart, Holly Stauder and Dana Tretta.

Per usual, Paramount has tapped only the highest caliber talent in every aspect of production. In keeping with Paramount tradition, the 17-member Paramount Orchestra will play the full, original Broadway orchestrations for A Christmas Story, led

by Music Director and Conductor Tom Vendafreddo, helming the orchestra for his fourth consecutive Paramount musical.

For tickets and information, go to ParamountAurora.com or call (630) 896-6666.

The Paramount Theatre (ParamountAurora. com) is the center for performing arts, entertainment and arts education in Aurora, the second largest city in Illinois. Named "One of Chicago's Top 10 Attended Theatres" by the

League of Chicago Theatres, the 1,888-seat Paramount, located in downtown Aurora at 23 E. Galena Blvd., is nationally renowned for the quality and caliber of its presentations, superb acoustics and historic beauty.

The Paramount opened on September 3, 1931. Designed by renowned theater architects C.W. and George L. Rapp, the theater captures a unique Venetian setting portrayed in the art deco influence of the 1930s. The first airconditioned building outside of Chicago, the Paramount offered the public a variety of entertainment, including "talking pictures," vaudeville, concerts and circus performances for more than 40 years. In 1976, Aurora Civic Center Authority purchased the Paramount and closed the theater for restoration. The $1.5 million project restored the Paramount to its original grandeur. On April 29, 1978, the Paramount Arts Center opened, offering a variety of theatrical, musical, comedy, dance and family programming. In 2006, a 12,000-square-foot, two-story Grand Gallery lobby was added, with a new, state-of-the-art box office, café and art gallery.

Today, the Paramount self-produces its own Broadway Musical Series, presents an eclectic array of comedy, music, dance and family shows, and on most Mondays, screens a classic movie.

The Paramount Theatre is one of three live performance venues programmed and managed by the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA). ACCA also oversees the Paramount's "sister" stage, the intimate, 173seat Copley Theatre located directly across the street from the Paramount at 8 E. Galena Blvd., as well as RiverEdge Park, downtown Aurora's summer outdoor concert venue.

The Paramount Theatre continues to expand its artistic and institutional boundaries under the guidance of Tim Rater, President and CEO, Aurora Civic Center Authority; Jim Corti, Artistic Director, Paramount Theatre; a dedicated Board of Trustees and a devoted staff of live theater and music professionals.

For tickets and information, go to ParamountAurora.com or call (630) 896-6666.

The Arts Artistic adventures Touhill announces upcoming events

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

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

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

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

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE 2016 January 18; Mon @ 10AM; free and open to public

The University of Missouri– St. Louis and the St. Louis community come together for this annual celebration of Dr. King’s life and legacy. This event features engaging speakers, as well as talented musicians and performers.

MOMIX in Alchemia Presented

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ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: SALUD! SAUDE! February 5; Fri @ 8PM; $27 In celebration of their seventh trip to Brazil, the Arianna Quartet brings the sounds from three of South America’s very best to St.

Louis. Villa-Lobos: String Quartet No.1; Piazzolla: Four for Tango Ginastera: String Quartet No.1, Op.20 GREGORY PORTER February 6, Sat @ 8PM; $20, $29, $39, $49 A singer/songwriter, Porter composes socially conscious songs and performs them with such a rich depth of talent that each of his first three albums were Grammynominated, garnering a win in 2014 for Best Jazz Vocal Album, Liquid Spirit.

IN IT FOR LOVE Presented by Saint Louis Ballet February 13-14; Sat @8PM; Sun @2:30pm; $32, $38, $47, $51 on sale August 10 This annual romantic program features familiar tunes and choreography from both Gen Horiuchi and renowned guest c h o r e o g r a p h e r s . T h i s y e a r, choreographer Christopher

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After breaking box office records in the four previous engagements, "Wicked", Broadway’s biggest blockbuster, will return to the Fabulous Fox Theatre this holiday season from December 9 – January 3. Tickets are available online at MetroTix.com, by phone at 314534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office.

Wi t h m u s i c a n d l y r i c s b y Stephen Schwartz (Pippin, G o d s p e l l , A c a d e m y Aw a rd ® winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman (“My So Called Life,” “Once And Again” and “thirtysomething”), "Wicked", the untold story of the witches of Oz, is directed by two-time Tony® Award winner Joe Mantello (Take Me Out, Love! Valour! Compassion!, The

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“We are thrilled to welcome back "Wicked" to the Fabulous Fox this holiday season,” said Fox Theatre producer Kristin Caskey. “With its powerful story and dynamic score, "Wicked" has captivated St. Louis audiences for the past ten years. It truly is a spellbinding experience you can share with the entire family.”

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The Service, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

The Neighbourhood, The Pageant, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

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STL Symphony Concert: Music of John Williams, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

DigiTour SlayBells Fire w/Sammy Wilk, Sam Pottorff, Kenny Holland, Alex Lee, Grant Landis, Diegosaurs, Andrew Fontenot, Maddie Welborn, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 5:30 p.m.

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Various Hands, Banditos, LOGOS, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

Pop’s, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

“Hendrix/Clapton 1969” feat. Anthony Gomes, Cicero’s, University City, 8:30 p.m.

Choirs, Cathedral Basilica, St. Louis, 2:30 p.m.

Holiday Concert Surprise, Ridgway Auditorium at Principia, St. Louis, 2:30 p.m.

The Sword w/Royal Thunder, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Under the Covers w/Tom Joad and the Ghost (As Rage Against the Machine), The Cinema Story, Ginzburg and The Former Me (As Coheed and Cambria), The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 5:30 p.m.

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STL Symphony Concert: Music of John Williams, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

Fivefold w/Isaiah James & The Chains, Ashland, New Lingo, The Ready Room, Doors 6:00 p.m.

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Above, the Masterworks Chorale. Below, the children's chorus.

"A Masterworks Christmas" planned For The Edge The Masterworks Chorale and Children’s Choruses, under the direction of Dr. Stephen Mager, is set to present the much-anticipated concert of the year, “A Masterworks Christmas,” at 7:30 p.m., December 13, at St. Clare Church in O’Fallon, Ill. This year ’s concert features the Chorale with solo performances by the professional singers who serve as section leaders of the chorale, Children’s Choruses and Harpist Megan Stout. The program will highlight Benjamin Britten’s ethereal

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“A Ceremony of Carols” along with favorite traditional carols, the beautiful and moving candlelight procession, and even an audience sing-along!

Audience members will also be delighted by the stunning performance of the Masterworks Children’s Choruses. In addition, the Chorale will be singing several pieces composed by and arranged by Dr. Mager who is an accomplished composer and well-known throughout the country.

Special guest musician is Megan Stout, a highly trained freelance harpist in the Saint Louis region. She began her studies at the age of nine in Philadelphia under the direction of

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the principal harpist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Elizabeth Hainen. Stout has attained both a Bachelor and a Master’s Degree in Harp Performance from the prestigious Indiana University under the tutelage of Susann McDonald.

Ticket prices are $15 in advance and $20 at the door for adults; $5 in advance and $10 at the door for students and members of the military. Tickets are available from chorus members and can be reserved by phone (618-236- 0182).

Groups of 10 or more receive a 20% discount on tickets ordered in advance.

For more information, visit www.singmasterworks.org.

Music Tuning in The Fox to welcome 2CELLOS

2CELLOS, music’s most electric and dynamic instrumental duo, announce the dates for their North American tour which kicks off in January. They will make stops in 41 cities including Atlanta, New York, Boston, Detroit, Nashville, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City with a stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $59.50, $49.50, $44.50, $34.50 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Propelled into international fame in 2011 after their version of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” went viral the Croatian cellists, Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser, continue to wow their fans with dynamic music videos and covers of today’s most classic and popular songs. Most recently their Baroque inspired, yet high octane head-banging video of AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” garnered over 45 Million views to date.

The duo returned to their rock roots on their recently released, critically acclaimed, third album Celloverse.

2CELLOS playing style has broken down the boundaries between different genres of music, from classical and film music to pop and rock. They have no limits when it comes to performing live and are equally as impressive when playing Bach and Vivaldi as they are when rocking out.

They have sold out shows around the globe and also performed with Sir Elton John as part of his band, as well as opening his shows to rapturous acclaim.

2CELLOS are the first instrumentalists to be featured on Glee. They have also appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show, The Tonight Show, and The Bachelor Live Wedding Special.

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Chamber Music Society announces schedule

The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis’ (CMSSL) 2015-16 season will take patrons on a musical trip around the world throughout their six event program. The season kicks off with “Made In The U.S.A” October 12th and 13th as part of the American Arts Experience – St. Louis celebration.

CMSSL welcomes back renowned British conductor Nicholas McGegan for “Still Going Baroque” November 2nd and 3rd. McGegan previously taught at Washington University and has also appeared with the St. Louis Symphony. He currently serves as Music Director for San Francisco’s Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra.

2015 ends with a tour of Europe with “Strings Attached” December 7th and 8th.

The popular annual Valentine’s salute to romance and music returns with “All You Need Is Love Fest” February 8th and 9th, featuring Soprano Miran Halen. Top international composers are featured in “Around the World in 80 Minutes”

March 14th and 15th and woodwinds take center stage in “Woodwind Chimes” April 11th and 12th.

St. Louis Symphony former Associate Conductor David Loebel will finish out the 7th season with an evening of “Hardcore Classics” from Mozart and Tchaikovsky May 2nd and 3rd. This event is a special addition to the series and available at a discount when a subscription package is purchased.

CMSSL offers two performances of each program in the Sheldon Ballroom (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center, St. Louis, MO 63108) on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm. Subscriptions are on sale now and information available online or by phone 314-941-6309. Single tickets will be released August 15, 2015

Symphony announces Family Concerts

The St. Louis Symphony is pleased to announce its Family Concert line-up for the 2015-2016 season. Each performance is designed with family entertainment in mind with the season featuring collaborations with two of the city’s best known cultural institutions and Forest Park neighbors: the Saint Louis Zoo and Shakespeare Festival St. Louis.

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and characters from Shakespeare’s plays with music that tells the stories. Expect magic, mischief, music and lots of laughs during this special theatrical performance pairing actors from Shakespeare Festival St. Louis with the orchestra on stage at Powell Hall. Tales of Shakespeare is part of the Symphony’s Shakespeare Festival in February and March.

Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3pm The Zany World of Dr. Seuss The literary world of Dr. Seuss is brought to life through music during this imaginative, lighthearted musical adventure. Some of the author ’s most beloved characters, including The Sneetches and Gertrude McFuzz, the loveable girl-bird, will be featured. Oh,

the places each member of the family will go during this special performance!

Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 3pm Beethoven’s New Groove During the final Family Concert of the season, audiences will discover how a change in rhythm makes for a change in style, even the da-dada-daaaa of Beethoven! Modern twists on familiar classical favorites will be heard, including selections from Beethoven’s Fifth and Ninth symphonies.

Subscriptions are now available for the 2015-2016 Family Concert series. Order on-line at stlsymphony.org, by phone at 314534-1700 or in person at the Powell Hall Box Office, 718 N. Grand Boulevard, St. Louis.

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Music Tuning in Fox to host Experience Hendrix Tour

The 2016 Experience Hendriz Tour will stop at the Fox Theatre for an 8 p.m. show on March 8.

Live at the Fabulous Fox Tuesday, March 8 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are $100, $85, $60, $50, $40, $30 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 3145 3 4 - 1111 , o r i n p e r s o n a t t h e Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Hailed by critics and fans alike as the ‘Guitar Event Of The Year,’ the multi-artist celebration known as the Experience H e n d r i x To u r i s s e t t o re t u r n in 2016. These special concert performances present legendary artists who join together to pay homage to Jimi Hendrix. This next edition of the Experience H e n d r i x To u r w i l l e n c o m p a s s twenty seven performances this coming February and March, stopping in more than two dozen cities along the east coast, midwest and southern states. Now in its second decade, the tour celebrates the musical genius of Jimi Hendrix by bringing together a diverse array of extraordinary musicians, ranging from blues legend Buddy Guy to Black Label Society and former Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Zakk Wylde, as well as Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Dweezil Zappa and many others.

Billy Cox, bassist for both the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys, anchors a rh y t h m s e c t i o n t h a t p ro v i d e s the foundation for exciting renditions of such signature Hendrix favorites as “Purple H a z e ” a n d “ Vo o d o o C h i l d (Slight Return)”.

Jimi Hendrix was a pioneer i n b o t h ro c k a n d b l u e s , a n d

expanded the possibilities of what could be achieved with the electric guitar, forever altering t h e c o u r s e o f m u s i c h i s t o r y.

Likewise, the Experience Hendrix Tour is developing a rich history of its own. By 2004, the first Experience Hendrix Tour came t o f r u i t i o n w i t h a t h re e - d a t e string of shows on the west coast, starting in Hendrix’s hometown of Seattle. By 2008, the Experience Hendrix Tour had become a full-fledged, coast-tocoast expedition that continues to date, without showing any signs of slowing down Audiences are presented the opportunity to see great artists paying homage to Hendrix and collaborating with each other in ways they’d never do in their own live shows. “It is such an honor to be asked back for another run,” says blues/ gospel/rock guitar prodigy Jonny Lang, who has played every tour since 2008. “The music of Jimi Hendrix speaks to each of us in indelible ways. It’s another chance to celebrate his legacy.”

Multiple Grammy-winner and 2015 Kennedy Center honoree Buddy Guy, who was both an inspiration to as well as a personal friend of Jimi’s, is also ecstatic to partake in his sixth Experience Hendrix Tour. The stance he takes is akin to that of a missionary: “Jimi Hendrix was one of the greatest guitar players ever and we all need to keep his music alive.”

"It's an honor to celebrate Jimi Hendrix's legacy and greatness with so many other amazing players, who have become great friends and family to me,” echoes Zakk Wylde. “His influence and inspiration will forever be undeniable!"

Platinum-selling solo artist Kenny Wayne Shepherd has been on every Experience Hendrix Tour since the beginning. “As

far back as I can remember, I’ve been listening to Jimi Hendrix,” said Shepherd. “He has had an enormous influence on me as both a guitar player and

a s o n g w r i t e r. H e w a s a l w a y s trying new things and pushing musical boundaries, which enabled and encouraged me to push the boundaries in my

music. The Experience Hendrix Tour is an amazing tribute to the greatest guitar player of all time, featuring some of the greatest musicians in the world today.”

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Religion Religion briefs U.S. Catholic bishops: Abortion, marriage key election issues

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BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is issuing an election-year guide stressing a moral imperative to evaluate candidates according to their positions on marriage and abortion.

The bishops overwhelmingly voted for the guide called "Faithful Citizenship" at their national assembly Tuesday in Baltimore.

The guide addresses a broad range of issues, including protecting immigrants and the environment, fighting racism and poverty, and opposing the death penalty. However, the bishops said they consider opposition to gay marriage and abortion paramount in this presidential election season and beyond.

They said voting for a candidate specifically because the politician favors a "grave evil" such as abortion rights amounts to "formal cooperation" with that evil by the voter.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John Kasich says he'd set up an agency with a "mandate" to promote what he calls "Judeo-Christian values" overseas to counter Islamist propaganda.

The Ohio governor says he would create the new agency to promote the values of human rights, democracy and the freedoms of speech, religion and association. Kasich says the information would be distributed in the Middle East, China, Iran and Russia, to compete with the propaganda and misinformation purveyed by Islamic militants.

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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jackie Biskupski says her election as the first openly gay mayor of Salt Lake City is historic but she wants to focus her efforts on voters and city workers.

Biskupski briefly acknowledged the milestone after her victory was announced Tuesday but said she wants to be a force of change for many people in the city.

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Christmas in Louisville For The Edge There’s a new event making its debut this year to Louisville’s lineup of festive holiday offerings.

In an effort to market the city as an authentic year-end destination, Louisville is expanding its seasonal traditions, which includes the inaugural Holiday in the City event.

This month-long celebration will transform the plaza at Fourth and Jefferson streets into a Holiday Square featuring an ice-skating rink, Bourbon and beer village and a world market. The Holiday Square will also serve as the home for the city’s official holiday tree.

It kicks off on Nov. 27 during Light Up Louisville, the city’s traditional starting point for the holiday season. Holiday in the City runs through Dec. 23 (the ice-skating rink is open through Jan. 30).

Light Up Louisville has served as the city’s annual day-afterThanksgiving tradition for more than three decades. Highlights of the 2015 celebration include the Run Run Rudolph 5K Run/Walk at 4 p.m., the Lots of Lights Parade at 6:30 p.m. and the arrival of Santa Claus, who will help illuminate downtown Louisville at 8 p.m. The festivities are capped off with a fireworks show.

Stop by the Louisville Visitors Center (Fourth and Jefferson streets) during Light Up Louisville for discounts, giveaways, activities, gifts with purchase and more. It will be open special hours from 4 to 10 p.m. The Louisville Visitors Center will also offer special discounts on Louisville-themed merchandise the first three Fridays in December.

Here are a handful of other holiday happenings in Louisville: Christmas at the Galt House Hotel returns for its sixth year and transforms Louisville’s only hotel overlooking the Ohio River into its very own North Pole.

Highlights include: KaLightoscope:

A Christmas Carol (130 handcrafted luminaries will illustrate the classic Charles Dickens’ holiday tale in a walkable journey), performances by country superstar Pam Tillis during the Pam Tillis & Friends: A Kentucky Christmas Dinner Show, an English village, the Peppermint Express Kiddie Train, dancing bellmen, shopping and more. It’s underway now through Dec. 27.

Watch holiday performances including: “A Christmas Carol” at Actors Theatre of Louisville; “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas,” “Jack Frost Saves Christmas” and “Honky Tonk Holidays” at Derby Dinner Playhouse; and the

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Louisville Ballet’s “The BrownForman Nutcracker.” “The Polar Express” is playing in 3D at the Kentucky Science Center.

Tour homes and neighborhoods decked out for the holidays at the Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour, Christmastide at Historic L o c u s t G ro v e a n d a H o l i d a y Vi c t o r i a n Te a a t t h e C o n r a d Caldwell House Museum.

Load up the car for an underground light show at Louisville Mega Cavern (the only light show of its kind in the world), which will take visitors on a glowing journey through part of 17 miles of underground passageways at Lights Under Louisville.

Set sail on a holiday cruise along the Ohio River aboard the Belle of Louisville and Sprit of Jefferson.

Visit the Louisville Zoo for Santa’s Safari, where Santa, Mrs. Claus and Frosty the Snowman are making a special trip from the North Pole. Santa’s Workshop, holiday crafts, treats, refreshments, holiday sing-alongs, photos with Santa and more are all part of the merriment.

Walk t h roug h museu ms for festive special exhibits, including “Holidays Around the World” at the Frazier History Museum and “Best. Toys. Ever.” and “The Art of Rankin/Bass” at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

For more information about the holiday events going on in the city, visit http://lou.ly/33n.

Tag for Swag: In the spirit of the season, the Louisville Convention & Vi s i t o r s B u re a u i s h o s t i n g a t o u r i s m h o l i d a y p ro m o t i o n for social media dubbed Tag for Swag. You can win a Louisvillethemed gift by posting your favorite festive photo of yourself or friends taken at any of the city’s holiday events. Be sure and use the hashtag #HoLouDay. The Louisville CVB will be choosing a winner every Monday in December.

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Full Time Customer Service Representative: Locally owned lawn care company is seeking an individual to assist with planning/ coordination of overall operations and business functions on a daily basis. All duties will be performed in a relaxed, but business minded atmosphere.

Duties include but are not limited to answering incoming customer calls, clerical duties, processing/posting payment, preparing customer estimate requests, accounts receivable. This successful candidate must be organized, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The ability to multitask and maneuver confidently thru computer programs along with excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality is a must.

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

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

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