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What’s Happening

The heyday of toys

Exhibiti open at Missouri History Museum.

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New eatery opens in Edwardsville.

5 Jessica Chastain Brining life to "Miss Sloane."

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Summer schedule announced.

18 At the Paramount "Disney's The Little Mermaid."

22 Winter Wonderland

McHenry County ready for January fun.

23 You Gotta Eat Three Kings Public House.

Friday December 16_____ • The Vangos, Dogtown Athlectic Club, Nordista Freeze, Guava, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• El Monstero – The Definitive Pink Flloyd Experience, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• MU330, w/The Horror Section, This City of Takers, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Caskey 'No apologies' Tour, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Hymns Of The Republic, Lucas Jack, Integrow, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• For Today- The Farewell Tour, w/Norma Jean, Silent Planet, My Epic, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

• Tim Warfield's Al-Star Jazzy Christmas, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• Finding Neverland, Fabulous Fox, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., Runs until December 17, 2016 • A Christmas Carol, LorettoHilton Center for Performing Arts, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Runs until December 17, 2016 • Dixie's Tupperware Party, Playhouse at Westport, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.T • Kramer Marionette TheatreL The Night the Toys Came to Life, Kramer Mariennette Theatre, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Runs until December 31, 2016 • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International

Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until January 22, 2017 • Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

• Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 • Conficts of Interest: Art and War in Modern Japan, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until January 8, 2017 • New Media Ser ies: Dar a Birnbaum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday December 17_____ • COCA Winter Voice Concert,

COCA, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

• El Monstero – The Definitive Pink Flloyd Experience, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• The Strumbellas, w/Arkells, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Insane Clown Posse Big Ballas Christmas Party, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:00 p.m.

• Ebb And Flow- A 311 Tribute and The Jalapeno Poppers- A Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:30 p.m.

• Tim Warfield's Al-Star Jazzy Christmas, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• Finding Neverland, Fabulous Fox, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

• A Christmas Carol, LorettoHilton Center for Performing Arts, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• Dixie's Tupperware Party, Playhouse at Westport, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• Kramer Marionette TheatreL The Night the Toys Came to Life, Kramer Mariennette Theatre, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Runs until December 31, 2016 • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until January 22, 2017

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Mr. Potato Head – and family – and the BIg Wheel are just some of the iconic toys on display at the Missouri History Museum.

Museum explores the heyday of toys For The Edge Toys of the '50s, '60s and '70s is a nationally traveling exhibit developed by the Minnesota History Center that captures the craziness, joy and sheer fun of being a kid. Toys of the '50s, '60s and '70s will be on view at the Missouri History Museum through Jan. 22, 2017.

"The toys we play with are very much the products of their times," said Kate Roberts, exhibit developer. "By pulling together toys as diverse as Barbie, Hot Wheels, Spirographs and Pet Rocks, we hope to spark memories for visitors, but also to get them talking about how toys reflect the rhythms of American life."

At the core of the exhibit are reflections on the significance and silliness of childhood passions, taken from published sources and firsthand personal accounts.

Learn about the man who invented Cootie and where he took inspiration for his "bug"; hear from brothers who wished for Star Wars toys but because of the popularity of the movie got an "I.O.U." instead; and read a memory from a woman raised in a predominantly white suburb whose parents bought her a Julia doll because it "offered at least a hint that the world is a diverse place."

Visitors can explore hundreds of toys along with multimedia presentations and a trivia game hosted by The Brady Bunch’s Maureen McCormick. Around every corner, visitors can find a play zone where they can immerse themselves in hands-on play.

Admission to Toys of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s is free. ‘ Information about programming related to Toys is available at mohistory.org here.

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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.”

Today, the Missouri Historical

Society serves as the confluence of historical perspectives and 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; tour s; th eatr ical 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

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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 Museum in Forest Park also operates the Library and Rese Research Center at 225 South Skinker Boulevard near the Washington University campus.

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Mike Zanger, left, and Zach Miller, the owners and operators of Taqueria Z in downtown Edwardsville.

Taqueria Z focuses on Mexican street food

By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge An interesting friendship formed between Edwardsville residents Zach Miller and Mike Zanger when the two met through their interest in acoustic music. Their friendship quickly evolved into opening a business together. The result is Taqueria Z, a new restaurant in Edwardsville that offers quick and simple Mexican street food.

Zach explained that he first met Mike a few years ago when he attended acoustic concerts at Mike and Megan Zanger’s home. “He does house concerts outside of town at his house.

I went to those and we became friends,” Zach recalled. “We started cooking together and serving tacos at his house parties, and we decided to actually make a business out of it.”

“Mike’s always cooked,” Zach added. “He has the Mexican background. He’s lived in Mexico and Brazil.”

Mike pointed out that he had lived for about two years in central Mexico. “I cooked Mexican food there and here. I have a lot of Mexican friends and family. A lot of them have moved here to the states. So I continue to collaborate with them on recipes,” Mike noted.

Mike elaborated about the timing of opening Taqueria Z, explaining that he survived a recent health scare which prompted him to finally take action on his dream of owning a taqueria. “I had been talking about it for at least three years, but it was more of a pipe dream,” he recalled. “I went through a health scare with cancer. Had a liver transplant about five months ago. Kind of a rebirth.”

“So it kind of triggered sort of a mid-life crisis I would

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say,” Mike said with a chuckle. “And this is it. I didn’t buy a Corvette.”

Zach added that Mike was “kind of the expert” and that he was “there to help.” “I have more of a business background so I thought together we could make it happen,” Zach said.

And with the help of Mike’s wife, Megan, the trio opened Taqueria Z earlier this month.

The menu includes “starters” of rice and beans, chorizo and cheese dip, which is spicy chorizo with melted chihuahua cheese, and chips and then Rooster Beak, a chunky guacamole that the menu notes is “like nothing you have had before.”

Mike helped to explain the odd name of this starter by pointing out that Pico means rooster in Spanish.

“And Pico de gallo in Spanish is a mixture of tomatoes, onions, peppers, cilantro and we add avocado and lime juice and that becomes Rooster Beak,” he said.

Tacos, chacos and burritos round out the entrees. “Chaco is a variation of a taco,” Mike noted. “It’s a taco with crispy cheese grilled on it. We flip it over on the griddle and toast the cheese on the griddle.”

The three entrees come with meat choices of Al Pastor (marinated pork), Carne Asada (Marinated skirt steak), Chorizo or Pollo (chicken). Vegetarian options include mushrooms, nopalitos, and poblano y papas.

And of course there is chips and homemade salsa. The salsa comes in three varieties – a green salsa, a milder version of the green salsa and then a spicy orange salsa.

Taqueria Z has six taps for draft beers.

“We also have a collaboration beer with Recess Brewery. A

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Mexican brown ale,” Zach pointed out.

In addition, Taqueria Z offers a variety of tequilas. “We have an original margarita that’s nothing but tequila, cointreau and lime juice. Very simple but very good,” Mike said.

There’s no other alcohol available. “No other alcohol here,” Zach added. “No rum, no gin, no vodka.”

They also offer non-alcoholic drinks of Mexican sodas, bottled sodas (both local and Mexican) and an assortment of teas, and they will be serving Goshen coffee.

Zach also pointed out that everything that goes out of the restaurant will be compostable.

“Everything from our trash bags to utensils even the food itself will be composted,” he stressed. “Really the only thing that will be thrown away will be the packaging that stuff arrives in. Everything going out otherwise is biodegradable.”

“And the to-go containers are biodegradable,” Mike added.

“Megan is getting us certified as a green restaurant.”

Taqueria Z is located at 109 East Park St. which is one-half a block off of Main Street in downtown Edwardsville. There’s seating available inside the restaurant for about 25 people and another 20 seats are available on the patio.

Initially Taqueria Z plans to be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sunday, Monday and Wednesday and from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

“Tuesday is No Taco Tuesday. We’re closed on Tuesdays,” Mike said.

Taqueria Z is on Facebook or visit the restaurant’s website at www.taqueriaz.com.

The phone number is 618-307-5018.

People People planner Westport Plaza to celebrate the holidays

Westport Plaza announces its exciting line-up of holiday events occurring throughout the month of December. From a visit by Santa to New Year's Eve fireworks, Westport Plaza has something for every family this holiday season.

"Each holiday season, we look forward to providing events and attractions that make Westport Plaza a great, family-friendly destination. With multiple wintert h e m e d o ff e r i n g s , v i s i t o r s t o Westport will have a memorable holiday experience," said Craig Cobler, Senior Vice President of Development for Lodging Hospitality Management.

Throughout December, explore Westport under twinkling lights from the back of a horse-drawn carriage each Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Westport Plaza then wraps up the month (and the year) with a family-friendly fireworks display in the outdoor village to celebrate the New Year on Saturday, December 31st at 6:00 p.m. Free carriage rides will also be available following the fireworks from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Westport Plaza is located at I-270 and Page Ave. Westport Plaza is a highly recognized 42-acre business and entertainment district in St. Louis.

This landmark destination is located at Interstate 270 and Page Avenue and attracts more than 300,000 annual visitors. Westport Plaza has two newly renovated Sheraton hotels and several on-site dining and entertainment options, including: Backstreet Jazz & Blues Club, Bradford's Pub, Dino's Deli, Drunken Fish, Funny Bone Comedy Club, Fuzzy's Taco Shop, Imo's Pizza, Jive & Wail, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, McDonalds, Patrick's We s t p o r t G r i l l , P a u l M i n e o ' s Trattoria, Starbucks, St. Louis Bread Company and TrainwreckSaloon.

Saint Louis Zoo to host kids' film festival

The Saint Louis Zoo is hosting Big Eyes, Big Minds— an international film festival showcasing award-winning films made for kids, about kids and sometimes by kids. The St. Louis Int erna t iona l Ch il dren ’s F il m Festival features international animated short films tailored to children age 2 to 18 years.

However, adults will find the films equally appealing.

An experienced writer, director and producer of television films, Festival Director Mabel Gan also produces the highly respected Singapore International Children’s Film Festival, which reaches 3,000 children each year.

The St. Louis festival will showcase a selection of the best new children’s films from around the world. Its programs include culturally diverse and value-affirming films that kids can connect with. The goal is to expand perspectives and stimulate critical thinking. The organization also works to cultivate film appreciation, increase knowledge of the craft of filmmaking and provide a platform for kids to screen their own films.

A f t e r e a c h s c re e n i n g , Z o o Education Department staff will

offer a range of crafts and activities related to the animals featured in the films.

Dates are Saturdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, 2017 Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Screenings for ages 2 to 7 and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Screenings for ages 5 and up Crafts and activities follow each set of screenings Films will be shown at the Anheuser-Busch Theater at Saint Louis Zoo in The Living World, One Government Drive Admission is $10 per person for

ages 2 and up. Children under 2 are free.

Chirstmas light display set at Our Lady of the Snows

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and Shrine staff invite you to the annual Way of Lights Christmas Display, November 18 to December 31, 2016 at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in

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Outdoors: Over one million white lights are featured along a 1.5 mile route depicting the Journey to Bethlehem.

Camel, Donkey & Pony Rides – Petting Zoo – Kettle Corn – The Journey with live animals – S’Mores Fire Pit –Photo Area Carriage Rides by St. Louis Carriage Company. Reservations phone number: 314-621-3334 Rides are available: Sunday through Friday (No Saturdays) Visitors Center: Puppet Show –Photo Area – Christmas Tree

Display – Community Music Performances – Wreath Display & Silent Auction – Children’s Crafts – Story Time Guild Center: You won’t want to miss the Lego® Display, Lego® Maze, Lego® Photo Area and Lego® children’s playroom, presented by Electric Pros.

Family Night Tuesdays: Bring the family and receive discounts on activities.

For more information, contact the Shrine at 618-397-6700 or 314-2413400 or visit wayoflights.org

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People People planner The National Children’s Cancer Society presents “An Evening with the Cardinals”

The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS) is thrilled to announce the Fifth Annual “An Evening with the Cardinals” on Saturday, January 21st, 2017 featuring Hall-of-Famers Lou Brock and Red Schoendienst along with Cardinals Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Shannon. These baseball legends and long-time friends will share behind-the-scenes stories and reminisce about their illustrious careers.

As in previous years, Dan McLaughlin of Fox Sports Midwest will serve as emcee and host a moderated question and answer session.

The evening will also include silent & live auctions featuring one-of-a-kind memorabilia. A pat ron cock t ail p art y and dinner will precede the event. All p ro c e e d s s u p p o r t t h e o rg a n i z a t i o n ’ s mission of providing emotional, financial and educational support to children with

cancer, their families and survivors.

Since 1987, NCCS has distributed over $63 million to more than 40,000 children with cancer. For more information on “An Evening with the Cardinals,” visit thenccs. org/cardinals or contact Emily Hickner at ehickner@theNCCS.org or 314.446.5226.

The National Children’s Cancer Society, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, is a not-for-profit organization providing emotional, financial and educational support to children with cancer, their families and survivors.

For more information call 314-241-1600 or visit thenccs.org or facebook.com/thenccs.

Union Station to host holiday extravaganza

The happiest season of the year is going to be bigger and better than ever at St. Louis Union Station. This year 14 new attractions and experiences will make Holidays at Union Station the biggest holiday hot spot in the Midwest.

The Santa Express Train Ride is the centerpiece of this expanded holiday

event. Real trains pull out of St. Louis Union Station - the 1894 National Historic Landmark terminal - beginning November 18 and continuing through December 30, 2016.

Trains will leave the station at 4:45, 6:15, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.

Hotel ticket packages for The Santa Express and Holidays at Union Station activities are on sale now.

Individual Santa Express tickets went on sale Tuesday, August 30 at 9 a.m.

Ti c k e t s m a y b e p u r c h a s e d o n l i n e and the full calendar of train rides and ticketed activities are available at www.

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For tickets by phone, dial 877-TWAS-STL (877-892-7785). For recorded information, dial 844-4 INFO 25 (844-446-3625).

Magical and castle-like St. Louis Union Station will stand in for The North Pole throughout the holiday season with fun indoor and outdoor holiday activities for everyone. The station will be decorated with elaborate seasonal displays and twinkling with holiday decor designed

to rival the biggest holiday celebrations in the nation. A new Fire & Light Show under the outdoor train shed will create a spectacular backdrop for family activities and photos.

B e f o re a n d a f t e r t h e S a n t a E x p re s s train ride, visitors can enjoy the Glacier Park outdoor ice skating rink at Union Station. The rink will be open starting November 18, seven days a week. Next to the rink, guests can whoosh down an ice slide on a snow tube, do battle in a snowball fight arena, and sip a cocktail or drink hot chocolate on Glacier Park's Winter Deck.

Inside St. Louis Union Station's North Pole Village, visitors can follow the smell of fresh gingerbread to Mrs. Claus' Kitchen where Christmas goodies will be available for purchase and train passengers will receive complimentary gingerbread cookies and hot chocolate.

Good girls and boys can enjoy a storybook time featuring cookies and milk with Mrs. Claus on Saturdays at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. throughout the season. They will leave the experience with a Mrs. Claus-autographed copy of Twas the Night Before Christmas.

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People People planner Fair Saint Louis announces 2017 dates

Returning to St. Louis’ iconic Forest Park for the fourth year, Fair Saint Louis has announced its 2017 dates. The 37th annual Independence Day celebration will be held July 2, 3 & 4, 2017, as fans pack the grounds that o n c e h o s t e d t h e 1 9 0 4 Wo r l d ’ s Fair.

Fair Saint Louis has also announced volunteer leaders James Boldt, 2016 vice chairman, as general chairman for the 2017 event, and David Estes, 2016 venue management chairman, as vice chairman. “ Wi t h n e a r l y 2 3 5 , 0 0 0 attendees and a dozen entertainers at Fair Saint Louis 2016, we’re looking forward to an even bigger and better 2017,” said Boldt. “Forest Park is truly an incredible venue to host America’s Biggest Birthday P a r t y, a n d w e ’ r e o n c e a g a i n looking forward to showcasing America’s No. 1 city park to St. Louisans and visitors alike during next year ’s celebration.”

Fairgoers are encouraged to c h e c k w w w. f a i r s a i n t l o u i s . o rg ,

and the Fair ’s Facebook (www. facebook.com/fairsaintlouis), Tw i t t e r a n d I n s t a g r a m ( @ fairsaintlouis) pages for more updates and announcements leading up to the event.

About the Fair St. Louis Foundation The Fair St. Louis Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, operates the Fair each year and has donated numerous gifts to the St. Louis Community in conjunction with these events. Over the years, the foundation has contributed to the lighting of the Eads Bridge, the Mississippi River Overlook a n d t h e m i l e - l o n g R i v e r f ro n t Promenade, and was a partner in providing the Grand Staircases beneath the Arch as part of the National Park System and to the irrigation s y s t e m a s p a r t o f F o re s t P a r k Forever.

Museum celebrates Route 66 in St. Louis

O n N o v. 11 , 2 0 1 6 , R o u t e 6 6 celebrates its 90th anniversary.

To m a r k t h i s m i l e s t o n e , t h e Missouri History Museum developed Route 66: Main

Street Through St. Louis, a 6,000-square-foot exhibition that explores the local history of the world-famous highway. Route 66: Main Street through St. Louis is open from June 25 through July 16, 2017.

Route 66 touched eight states a n d c o n n e c t e d m o re t h a n 1 0 0 cities from Chicago to Los Angeles. St. Louis was the largest city in between. As the ro a d m e a n d e re d t h ro u g h t h e city, it passed by a number of s t o p s t h a t w e re u n i q u e t o S t .

Louis – from popular restaurants to scandalous motes. Route 66: Main Street through St. Louis tells St. Louis' distinctive story on the Mother Road.

Vi s i t or s w i l l g e t t h e i r k i ck s learning about the motels, custard stands and tourist traps that could be found along the ro a d a s i t p a s s e d t h ro u g h S t .

Louis. Route 66 through St. Louis wound its way from the bridges through downtown s t re e t s a n d d e p e n d i n g o n t h e y e a r, p ro v i d e d t r a v e l e r s w i t h several options for navigating through the city to the county and west.

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"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"

Xenophobia. Prejudice. Oppression.

Who's up for a little escapism at the multiplex?

J.K. Rowling, embarking on her new, post-Potter blockbuster franchise with "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," has said herself that her screenplay, which she began several years ago, was informed by world events — particularly, she noted, a rise in populism around the globe.

And so there's definitely some darkness in "Fantastic Beasts," despite its being a family film, complete with the sweetest little beasts (and bigger ones) imaginable — expect to see your kid melt forthwith over the lovable jewelryimbibing Niffler (It's stunning how many carats he can consume without gaining weight.)

But there's also a refreshingly light tone competing with the sinister themes, thanks especially to two exceedingly appealing supporting characters headed for a sweet confection of a romance.

But first, the title: Harry Potter fans will know that "Fantastic Beasts" was a required text for Harry and his Hogwarts mates. That little book has now become the seed of a franchise — there are FOUR films to come — based on its author, Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), a wizard Magizoologist with a mop haircut, a bashful grin, and one fabulous briefcase.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "some fantasy action violence."

RUNNING TIME: 133 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Manchester by the Sea"

It's hard to overstate the magnificence of Kenneth Lonergan's "Manchester by the Sea ." His third feature following "You Can Count on Me" and "Margaret" is one that swells with the spectrum of human emotion. Humor, anger, cynicism and love all crash into one another to create an elegant composition of image and sound that is filmmaking and storytelling at its best.

It's centered on Lee Chandler (Casey Affleck), who we meet as a quiet custodian in Boston. He fixes clogged toilets and leaking showers for the tenants and shovels and salts the same walkway day after day with mechanical resolve. He is docile but stubborn and seems to have a deep disinterest in people.

He is alone, but not lonely and at night, he drinks and drinks and drinks.

There is rage festering under the surface for reasons unclear. All we have are carefully chosen glimpses of the past, when Lee surrounded himself with family and had spirit and life, but we don't know what happened to turn him into this shell.

Then his brother Joe (Kyle Chandler) suddenly dies and he must return to his hometown to take care of his teenage nephew, Patrick (Lucas Hedges), a hot-headed but sensitive kid ill-equipped to deal with this tragedy.

Lee's ghosts make the picturesque Manchester a cold and hellish landscape. Everything is a reminder of why he had to leave in the first place and the nerve is still exposed. At least in Boston, he didn't have to see people who knew. He just had to deal with himself.

There is no easy way to continue talking about the plot without mucking up the impact of the structure.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language throughout and some sexual content."

RUNNING TIME: 137 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Four stars out of four.

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"Rules Don't Apply"

Warren Beatty doesn't want us to regard "Rules Don't Apply," in which he stars as Howard Hughes, as a Howard Hughes film. It's actually a movie about late '50s Hollywood, he says, and the sexual puritanism of the era.

Indeed, Beatty doesn't appear for a long while in this muchawaited film, which he co-wrote, directed and starred in — perhaps partly to prove his point that he's not the main attraction. But come on — it's Warren Beatty, a legend who hasn't made a film for 15 years, playing America's most famous eccentric, controversial billionaire until ... well, until you know who. Of COURSE it's a Howard Hughes movie.

And that's not a bad thing, because whatever you think of the new film, Beatty at 79 retains much of that youthful charisma — he may have wrinkles, but the features are still boyish — that's made him a Hollywood fixture for more than a half-century, from "Splendor in the Grass" to "Bonnie and Clyde" to "Shampoo" to "Heaven Can Wait" to "Reds."

As for "Rules Don't Apply," it's many years — decades, actually — in the making, brings together a who's who list of on-and-offscreen talent, looks gorgeous — and still feels strangely uneven and tonally confusing. But if you can get over that, it's undeniably entertaining and at times, even quirkily mesmerizing.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America "for sexual material including brief strong language, thematic elements, and drug references."

RUNNING TIME: 126 minutes.

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

"Allied"

Deeply nostalgic moviemaking is rendered with digital precision in Robert Zemeckis' highly manicured World War II romance "Allied."

Zemeckis' control of his camera is absolute, if selfconsciously so. In "Allied," with Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard, he has resurrected the espionage thriller in all its classical glamour with a knowingness that's both impressively grand and stiffly hollow. The crisp period images of "Allied" never feel far removed from their storyboards. "Allied," despite its high-wattage stars, feels a bit like an R-rated "Tintin."

For Zemeckis, the director of "Back to the Future" and "Cast Away," the distance between animation and live-action is little to none, and beside the point, anyway. He has lately, with "The Walk," ''Flight" and now "Allied," been on a laudable mission to re-empower the big-screen drama with well-crafted, special effects-assisted spectacles that project human-sized stories onto widescreen canvases.

"Allied," big and sturdy, always fills the screen. But its gleaming surfaces are missing something underneath.

The film begins with a lone parachutist drifting as softly as a leaf onto the Moroccan desert in 1942. He is Max Vatan (Pitt), a Canadian spy working for the British, so handsomely outfitted that he could have fallen not from the sky but out of another firmament: "Lawrence of Arabia."

He's promptly picked up by his contact and handed a case full of guns, a wad of cash and — most lethal of all — a wedding ring. He rendezvous with a French agent in Casablanca, a location chosen as if to summon the spirits of old-fashioned cinema. From his first encounter in a nightclub with Marianne Beausejour (Cotillard), they are already in their roles. While secretly plotting to assassinate a Nazi official, they pose as a married couple.

Under Marianne's guidance, they go to great lengths to put up appearances.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "violence, some sexuality/nudity, language and brief drug use."

RUNNING TIME: 124 minutes.

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

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"Miss Sloane"

There's never a hair out of place in "Miss Sloane ," a painstakingly slick political thriller from director John Madden about a brilliant lone wolf lobbyist consumed with the win. It's a wannabe Aaron Sorkin-meets-Shonda Rhimes glimpse into the hollow and cynical world of inside the beltway dealings from first-time screenwriter Jonathan Perera that's never quite snappy, insightful or salacious enough to be as fun or damning as it should be.

All the pieces are there, especially in the film's subject — the steely Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain), a pill-popping master manipulator who is always at the ready with a perfect quip, biblical verse or history lesson for the moment. She's the kind of do-it-all wonder woman who is just as comfortable working a room of scuzzy Washington insiders or pleading the fifth at an intimidating congressional hearing as she is directing a team of spooks to illegally surveil someone with a camera-equipped cockroach.

Elizabeth Slone's mantra is that lobbying is all about foresight and making sure you play your trump card after the other guys play theirs. Our first glimpse of her in action shows her willfully neglecting Senate ethics rules by arranging some luxury travel for a congressman and his family to try to sway him on a palm oil tax initiative. She's a mercenary who is out for the win at all costs, and she's the best at it.

But she also has principles, and leaves her top firm for the opposition when a powerful gun group asks her to devise messaging to turn women against universal background checks for gun ownership. Her cavalier dismissal of a massive new client for her firm enrages her boss, a scenery chewing Sam Waterston, and makes the audience a little more intrigued about why this woman does what she does.

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

Running time: 132 minutes.

ASSCOATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"Jackie"

History, lately run amok, is ordered with such tidy, forceful finesse by Natalie Portman's Jacqueline Kennedy in in the piercing "Jackie." Summoning a journalist to Hyannis Port in 1963, not long after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, she coolly sets the record for her late husband's legacy, coining "Camelot" and shaping the mythology. Some details that don't fit the narrative she simply crosses out. "I don't smoke," she tells the Life magazine reporter (Billy Crudup), with a cigarette dangling between her fingers.

Pablo Larrain's "Jackie," a work of probing intimacy and shattered stereotype, is an electrifyingly fractured portrait of the former First Lady. Gone is the image of the wan, serene Jackie. Here, instead, is a savvy public-relations operator, a steely widow in grief and a woman redefining herself amid tragedy. "I'm his wi--" she begins saying after Dallas.

"Whatever I am now."

The more complicated view of the mysterious Kennedy is inspired partly by the revelatory private interviews conducted

by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. and released in 2011. She was not purely her pillbox-wearing public image, not merely a totem of grace, the candid tapes revealed.

Throughout "Jackie," we feel her discomfort at playing a starring role in an American fairy tale turned nightmare.

The disharmony, sounded by Mica Levi's knotted, gloomy score, is always there between persona and person. "We're the beautiful people, right?" she sarcastically quips. Exiting Air Force One, she deadpans to her husband (Caspar Phillipson), "I love crowds." In Larrain's hands, Kennedy's pained public performance is a kind of sacrifice. "Jackie" is at once a deconstruction of the Jackie Kennedy fable and a dramatization of its making.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "brief strong violence and some language."

RUNNING TIME: 100 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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Associated Press

This image released by Europa shows Alison Pill, left, and Jessica Chastain in a scene from, "Miss Sloane."

Chastain enlivens "Miss Sloane"

By LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press There's never a hair out of place in "Miss Sloane ," a painstakingly slick political thriller from director John Madden about a brilliant lone wolf lobbyist consumed with the win. It's a wannabe Aaron Sorkin-meets-Shonda Rhimes glimpse into the hollow and cynical world of inside the beltway dealings from first-time screenwriter Jonathan Perera that's never quite snappy, insightful or salacious enough to be as fun or damning as it should be.

All the pieces are there, especially in the film's subject — the steely Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain), a pill-popping master manipulator who is always at the ready with a perfect quip, biblical verse or history lesson for the moment.

She's the kind of do-it-all wonder woman who is just as comfortable working a room of scuzzy Washington insiders or pleading the fifth at an intimidating congressional hearing as she is directing a team of spooks to illegally surveil someone with a camera-equipped cockroach.

Elizabeth Slone's mantra is that lobbying is all about foresight and making sure you play your trump card after the other guys play theirs. Our first glimpse of her in action shows her willfully neglecting Senate ethics rules by arranging some luxury travel for a congressman and his family to try to sway him on a palm oil tax initiative.

She's a mercenary who is out for the win at all costs, and she's the best at it.

But she also has principles, and leaves her top firm for the opposition when a powerful gun group asks her to devise messaging to

turn women against universal background checks for gun ownership. Her cavalier dismissal of a massive new client for her firm enrages her boss, a scenery chewing Sam Waterston, and makes the audience a little more intrigued about why this woman does what she does.

Now fighting for the underdogs, an increasingly obsessed, Elizabeth uses everything at her disposal to try to ensure that the background check bill passes, testing the loyalty and limits of those around her (including the firm's head played by Mark Strong, and an ambitious protégé in Gugu Mbatha-Raw) with her sliding morality and deep distrust of others. Relationships are nothing but arsenal (and thus disposable) and she's the only one who will ever know the

grand plan.

The only person who manages to get close to Elizabeth is an inquisitive male escort with a heart of gold (Jake Lacy) who gets her to say that she chose to forgo a simpler life with kids and family and whatnot for her job. That life wasn't for her in her early 20s and isn't for her now, in her late 30s, either. It's not the most revealing conversation, but we've let many a male character get away with far less.

While it is fun to see Chastain as a powerful boss lady, raising a martini glass to her competitors (including a sniveling Michael Stuhlbarg) who she's just publicly embarrassed with another move of political cunning, the story itself just skates along an already well-established surface of corrupt Washington narratives.

Pulling back on "Arrival" but not "Incarnate"

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge I’m going to get around to telling you about “Incarnate”, the lone new wide release in theatres this weekend, but I want you to brace yourself first because it’s really awful. So instead, I’m going to write a little about what’s on my mind in the world of movie-going these days.

When we start to head toward Christmas, film critics begin to put up their lists of the most entertaining and/or artistically important pictures they saw this year. Most of those are either long forgotten gems from many months ago or are coming soon to the broad landscape of holiday film programming.

It was with subtle confusion at seeing “Arrival” – a film in active release

now – on many of these lists that I went back to see it again.

When I reviewed it for you last month, I was unimpressed and maybe a little dismissive. But I am a big enough man to admit when I am wrong and the return trip has given me an appreciation for the tone of the show that I clearly missed the first time around. Let me tell you a little bit about my experiences with repeat viewings in general and a little bit more about why you should see “Arrival” for yourselves.

Ever see a comedy in a crowded auditorium? Sure you have. It’s a great thing to behold when 350 people are laughing at the same thing at the same time. Or weeping during a tearjerker. Or being chilled out by a horror film. The communal nature of movie-going is half the

reward (and half the problem, but that’s a different topic) and you’ll find that seeing it through the emotions of others is often rewarding. But not always. Take the great movie “School of Rock” that Jack Black starred in about a dozen years ago. I saw that thing four times with a bunch of different people and laughed my head off. Ditto “Shrek.”

Then the DVD experience left me unamused. Was I burned out? Had I seen it too many times? Or was it just a tough room my fifth time through? We all know the love of a “classic” movie; they’re infinitely rewatchable. Why do you think the Turner networks rerun “The Shawshank Redemption” and “A Christmas Story” so often?

Because you’ll watch them - and with good reason.

“Arrival” was a little deeper than I was prepared for the first go ‘round. It uses foreshadowing with better skill than many movies do and I guess I wasn’t on its wavelength t h a t d a y.

Amy Adams is remarkable in it, conveying vulnerability and intellect in full equal measure. I stand by my contention that Jeremy Renner is underwhelming, but don’t mistake this for being malicious or injurious to the story.

He’s simply playing a flat role without any flair of his own. And my criticism of the time travel elements of the movie? When you see it again, you don’t harbor the same resentment of chronology.

I just wish I hadn’t ruined the twists for myself seeing them as cold as I did. Oh well…regrets come and go. Film is forever.

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And “Incarnate”? It’s a low budget horror film about a doctor (Aaron Eckhart, making a serious misstep after his supporting turn in “Sully”) who tries to cure the demon possession of a young boy by going into his subconscious to do battle with the entity. This could have been called a dozen other names (like “Insidious” or “The Conjuring”) and is completely without merit.

It’s also produced by the people at WWE. Why are they making horror movies in the first place?

That’s a scary question to ponder.

“Incarnate” runs 91 minutes and is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of horror violence, disturbing i m a g e s , b r i e f s t ro n g l a n g u a g e , sensuality, and thematic elements.

I give this film one-half star out of four.

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As we near the end of 2016, we want to take a moment to thank the 2000+ individuals and families that chose RE/MAX Alliance to help them buy or sell a home in 2016. We’re fortunate to have been a part of it and wish you many happy years in your new homes.

November 2016

The real estate market remains upbeat midway through the 4th quarter of 2016.

Here’s a quick glance:  Home sales in Madison County have increased 3.91% (2,970 homes sold) compared to the same period last year, while sales in St. Clair County have increased 11.54% (2,668 homes sold).  Homes in the St. Louis Region appreciated approximately 6.43% in the 12-month period ending in June 2016, the last report available.  Interest rates jumped after the election, hovering around 3.9% for a 30-yr. fixed rate loan and 3.09% for a 15-yr. fixed rate loan according to bankrate.com.

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The Arts

The Muny announces 2017 season lineup For The Edge The Muny announced its 2017 summer season, the 99th summer season in Forest Park. The exciting, bold line-up includes 2 Muny premieres, a revised version of rarely produced The Unsinkable Molly Brown, the comedic masterpiece A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and the return of two all-time Muny favorites A Chorus Line and Jesus Christ Superstar.

The seven shows are: Jesus Christ Superstar (June 12 – 18), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (June 20 – 29), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (July 5 –11), All Shook Up (July 13 –19), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (July 21 –27), A Chorus Line (July 29 – August 4), and Newsies (August 7 –13).

Season ticket holders will receive their renewal notices the first week of December. New season tickets will be available beginning Monday, March 6, 2017, at the Muny box office in Forest Park. Gift card holders will have advanced access to season tickets beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Single tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, May 8, 2017. For more information, visit muny.org.

“With the top five requested shows from our audience survey all included in the 2017 lineup, this year, more than ever, we have the exciting opportunity to offer our audience a season that is exactly what they asked for,” said Muny president and CEO Denny Reagan. “Our 99th season combines Muny classics and the premieres of popular new titles for what I’m sure will be an unforgettable summer at The Muny.”

“Last summer the Muny audience gave us such energy and joy -- it was a truly exhilarating and gratifying summer,” said Muny Artistic Producer and Executive Director Mike Isaacson. “With this incredible line-up, we’re inspired to do it again in our 99th season.

This is a challenging, vibrant, bold line-up, with seven shows of terrific variety, and wonderful stories and gorgeous music. We can’t wait!”

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have once again made a leadership gift to continue as the Muny’s 2017 Season Presenting Sponsor. They became the first overall season sponsor in the history of The Muny in 2014 and continue that role through 2017.

“Both WWT and The Steward Family Foundation are committed to The Muny and to making exceptional musical theatre

accessible to everyone,” said David Steward, chairman and founder of WWT. “This year’s season promises to be spectacular and will showcase how much the performing arts enrich our community.”

For preferred seating with new season tickets, purchase a Muny Season Ticket Gift Card, available now. Gift card holders will be able to call or visit the box office

b e g i n n i n g We d n e s d a y, M a rc h 1, 2017, to select their season tickets before they go on sale to the general public. For more information, visit muny.org or call (314) 361-1900.

The Muny’s mission is to enrich lives by producing exceptional musical theatre, accessible to all, while continuing its remarkable tradition in Forest Park. As the

nation’s largest outdoor musical theatre, we produce seven worldclass musicals each year and welcome over 350,000 theatregoers over our nine-week season. Now celebrating 99 seasons in St. Louis, The Muny remains one of the premier institutions in musical theatre.

For more information about The Muny, visit muny.org.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Westport to present "Menopause The Musical"

G F o u r P ro d u c t i o n s , w i n n e r of 44 Tony Awards and 54 Drama Desk Awards, proudly brings the international hit show "Menopause The Musical" to the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza, 635 Westport Plaza, in St. Louis for weekly performances beginning Friday, January 6, 2017 and running through Sunday, February 12. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza Box Office, online at playhouseatwestport.com, or by calling 314-534-1111. Greater d i s c o u n t s f o r g ro u p s o f 1 0 + available by calling 314-616-4455.

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The Arts

Aurora's Paramount Theatre extends "Disney's The Little Mermaid" For The Edge Due to record advance sales, Aurora's Paramount Theatre has announced a one-week extension of its upcoming, holiday-season production of Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Originally scheduled for a six week run November 23, 2016 through January 8, 2017, Disney's The Little Mermaid will now run seven weeks, through January 15, 2017.

"Response to Disney's The Little Mermaid at the box office has been incredible. We are already selling out shows. We need to add performances to even begin to try to accommodate the unprecedented response from the community," confirmed Tim Rater, President and CEO, Paramount Theatre.

"We presented Mary Poppins in 2014 and had over 62,000 people (a Paramount record) through the doors," added Rater. "We're on pace to easily surpass that mark by 50 percent. So before we even open, we are confidently adding an extra week of shows."

P e r f o r m a n c e s t h ro u g h t h e original closing date, January 8, remain 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. Exceptions: No show Thursday, November 24 (Thanksgiving). Show times o n C h r i s t m a s E v e , S a t u r d a y, December 24, are noon and 5 p.m.

No shows Christmas Day. Newly added extension p e r f o r m a n c e s a r e T h u r s d a y, January 12 at 10 a.m.; Friday, January 13 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, January 14 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, January 15 at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Single tickets, on sale now, remain $47 to $59 for all performances. The Paramount Theatre is located at 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora.

To p u r c h a s e t i c k e t s , g o t o ParamountAurora.com, call (630)

896-6666, or visit the Paramount box office Monday through S a t u rd a y, 1 0 a . m . t o 6 p . m . , and two hours prior to evening performances. Disney's The Little Mermaid is rated G. Who doesn't love the blockbuster Disney movie about a mermaid who longs to leave her enchanted underwater kingdom to find love up above? No matter your age, your experience with the story, or if you believe in mermaids or not, your family will want to be front and center when the curtain goes up on Paramount's magical new production

of Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Paramount's can't-miss, catchy take on this beloved family classic promises to make a huge splash with the show's familiar fish out of water story, coupled with one Disney hit after another including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl," "Part of Your World" and "Poor Unfortunate Souls." In true Paramount tradition, the 12-member Paramount orchestra will play the full, original B ro a d w a y o rc h e s t r a t i o n s f o r Disney's The Little Mermaid.

Acclaimed director/

choreographer Amber Mak, who helmed Paramount's smash hit Hairspray last season, returns to stage a creative new take on the show's live theatrical production with music director/conductor Tom Vendafreddo.

Plus, amazing undersea creatures created by master puppeteer Jesse Mooney-Bullock promise to bring new aquatic life to Paramount's next awe-inspiring production.

"Disney's The Little Mermaid is the kind of production that has Amber Mak, Tom Vendafreddo and the entire Paramount creative team chomping at the bit," said J i m C o r t i , A r t i s t i c D i re c t o r, Paramount Theatre. "Bringing the underwater surroundings to life, creating puppets and costumes that transform humans into undersea creatures, developing a system that will allow mermaids to swim and arranging a score for the Paramount orchestra that will give audiences chills are exactly the challenges we thrive on."

Disney's The Little Mermaid, music by Alan Menken, lyrics

by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, and book by Doug Wright, is based on the original 1837 Hans Christian Andersen tale and the Disney film written and directed by John Musker and Ron Clements. It debuted on Broadway in 2008, earning numerous award nominations and legions of fans.

The Broadway cast album, released

in 2008 by Walt Disney Records, debuted at number 26 on the Billboard 200, the highest position for a cast album in 25 years, second only to RENT. The original 1989 Disney film The Little Mermaid won two Academy Awards (Best Score and Best Song for "Under the Sea"), two Golden Globes and two Grammys.

More about Paramount's 2016-17 Broadway Series Paramount's 2016-17 season lineup is anchored by its acclaimed Broadway musical series, which opened with Mamma Mia!(Sept.

7-Oct. 30, 2016), and continues with Disney's The Little Mermaid (Nov. 23, 2016-Jan. 15, 2017), Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Feb. 8-Mar. 19, 2017) and Jesus Christ Superstar (Apr. 19-May 28, 2017).

Paramount's 2016-17 Broadway Series is sponsored by BMO Harris Bank and The Dunham Fund.

Broadway Series Orchestra Sponsor is Rush-Copley Medical Center.

Broadway Series Lighting Sponsor is ComEd. Broadway Series Costume Sponsor is Gerald Kia. Disney's The Little Mermaid is also sponsored by Hampton Inn and Suites Aurora.

For subscriptions, single tickets or more information, go to ParamountAurora.com, call(630) 896-6666, or stop by the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in Aurora.

Pictured are scenes from "Disney's The Little Mermaid," which will be extended production at Aurora's Paramount Theatre through Jan. 13.

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JERUSALEM (AP) — For Reform Jews like us, Hanukkah means lighting candles, eating latkes and opening presents. But this year the holiday holds deeper meaning: It's a way of remembering our trip to Israel, where we connected with the real story of Hanukkah and brought a piece of it home.

We took the trip to celebrate our son Aden's bar mitzvah. In addition to me, my husband and our sons ages 10, 13 and 16, six other relatives came along. I'd imagined this once-in-a-lifetime bucket list adventure for years, but we'd never traveled with three generations before. And while I usually do our trip-planning, this time we hired a guide and driver so we could safely cover a lot of ground in a short time.

A big part of the success of our trip was our guide, Dani Margolis, who was worth his weight in shekels.

Official Israeli guides are required to know ancient history, food, culture and geography.

Dani knows that and more: He's tended camels with Bedouins, apprenticed with archaeologists, been in the army and now lives on a kibbutz. An avid outdoorsman and foodie, he also pushed us outside our comfort zones, from rappelling in the Valley of Death outside Jerusalem to eating schwarma near the Golan Heights.

His itinerary seemed optimistic, if not insane for a family ranging in age from 10 to 78. But his enthusiasm,

knowledge and storytelling kept us going. When Dani said climb into a tiny underground cave, or stand on a volcano overlooking the Syrian border with mortars firing in the distance, we did it and were better for it.

When Dani said we were headed to an archaeological dig, I feared boredom. But our visit to the National Park of Beit Guvrin turned out to be a highlight for all, from kids to grandparents. Armed with dirty shovels, spades and buckets, we got a lesson in the proper way to dig before entering the underground unexcavated caves. The program, called Dig for a Day, is run by the Archaeological Seminars Institute.

The cool, dark cave we explored was small with low, uneven ceilings, partitioned by a few rocky walls and lit by generators. We each got two buckets: one for significant finds and one for junk. We couldn't believe how much fun it was to sit in a pile of dirt, sifting the ground, looking for signs of life from 2,000 years ago. It was thrilling to find even the tiniest remnants of ancient pottery, animal bones and tile. We oohed and ahed in envy when a girl unearthed a small intact metal oil lamp.

You can't keep what you find. But you can take bits home from piles of broken artifacts that have been examined and deemed superfluous. We eagerly filled our pockets with pottery shards of all different colors and textures.

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

800 N. Main Street Edwardsville (618) 656-4648

Rev. Jackie K. Havis-Shear

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

www.immanuelonmain.org

MOUNT JOY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF EDWARDSVILLE

NEW BETHEL UNITED METHODIST

ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

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

Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

Middle School Bible Study - 6-7:30 p.m.

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

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

Fully Accessible Facilities www.newbethelumc.org

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

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

“Place not thy reliance on thy treasures...

All are but paupers at the door of His mercy; all are helpless before the revelation of His sovereignty, and beseech His favors.” ~ Baha’u’llah The Bahá’is of Edwardsville warmly welcome and invite you to investigate the teachings of the Bahá’i Faith.

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

EMMANUEL CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST PENTECOSTAL

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

All Are Welcome

www.st-boniface.com

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

John Roberts, Senior Pastor

327 Olive Street • Edw, IL 656-0845 Steve Jackson, Pastor

332 S. Brown Street Edwardsville, IL 62025

Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Saturday morning - 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday evening - 7 p.m.

Serving the St Louis Metro East since 1836

“The Place Where People Come To Be Healed.”

(Across from Alton City Hall)

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

First Unitarian Church of Alton

Pastor Carlos Bryant 618-980-1435

110 East 3rd Street, Alton, Illinois

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

EDEN CHURCH

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We are a welcoming congregation.

Intergenerational Service Sunday 10:00 am Nursery is available. Youth program for ages 4-18

618-462-2462 310 South Main, Edwardsville 656-7498

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Traditional Worship: 9:00 a.m.

Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10:30 a.m.

Youth: 5:30 p.m.

Dr. James Brooks, Lead Minister Rev. Jeff Wrigley, Assoc Minister

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Christmas Eve - 7:00pm Candlelight • Carols • Communion Christmas Sunday - 10:30am Carols and Communion 310 S Main St, Edwardsville, Illinois 618.656.7498 • fccedwardsville.org

Christmas Eve Services Eden Church invites you to celebrate the birth of Christ with us at one of three different Christmas Eve Services. Communion will be celebrated at all three services with each service offering a variety of opportunities for you to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Please bring your family and join us on this special day.

For more information please visit our website or call our office.

Christmas Eve Worship Schedule 5:00 pm: Children & Family Service 8:00 pm: Contemporary Music Candlelight Service 11:00 pm: Lessons & Carols Candlelight Service

Christmas Day: 10 am New Years Eve: 5:30 pm New Years Day: 10 am 600 Water St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 618-656-2918

406 Hillsboro Avenue Downtown Edwardsville

Christmas Eve Services 4 pm - Children’s Sermon and Holy Communion

Wassail and cookies in Pearson Hall after the service 9:40 pm - Pre-service Carol sing 10:00 pm - Solemn High Mass of Christmas

Eden Church 903 N. Second Street Edwardsville • 656-4330

Wassail and cookies in Pearson Hall after the service

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We invite you to celebrate the birth of Christ with us!

Christmas Eve Services

Christmas Eve: 7 pm & 11 pm (Candlelight at 11pm)

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

First Presbyterian Church 237 N. Kansas Street, Edw.

Family Service - 5:00 pm Candlelight & Communion - 11:00 pm with The Chancel Choir

St. Boniface Catholic Church

Advent Communal Penance Service Sunday, December 11 – 2:00 pm

Live Nativity Sunday, December 18 - 2:30 - 5:00 pm

Christmas Mass Schedule

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Travel

For The Edge

Making maple syrup the old-fashioned way is just one of McHenry County's wonderful winter activities, along with skiing, snowshoeing and more.

McHenry County's winter wonderland For The Edge Family outings in McHenry County, Illinois, just northwest of Chicago, are a super way to work some fun into cold winter days, ward off post-holiday blues and keep cabin fever at bay. Here's a wonderland of ideas. All are an easy driving distance from Chicago, Milwaukee and Rockford. Many can be reached via Metra trains from Chicago. For routes and timetables, log on to www.metrarail.com.

Before heading out, be sure to consult websites or phone ahead for additional information, days open, hours and driving directions.

CONSERVATION DISTRICT EVENTS & RECREATION The McHenry County Conservation District manages 27 recreation areas that invite you to hike, snowshoe, cross-country ski, skate, ride snowmobiles, fish or just enjoy viewing wildlife...free of charge! The District also offers a winter-long schedule of events and educational programs for all ages.

Find complete details with locations and directions, and sign up for email updates at www.mccdistrict. org Hike or Ski on Solar Lighted Trails through March 5: With early winter sunsets there's little time to play after work, but you can get out every evening after dark at two District sites on trails lit with solarpowered lamps. Pleasant Valley in Woodstock is a half-mile looped trail on fairly flat terrain, perfect for beginners or shorter outings; Hickory Grove Highlands is a onemile looped trail through a newly restored savanna, offering a longer scenic route for intermediate skiers.

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Seize the Day, through February: When the perfect snow arrives, it's time to drop everything and enjoy it! Conservation District staff members are on call to offer an activity or program, such as a crosscounty ski lesson, a snowshoe hike, or perhaps night sledding. Sign up to receive an email or phone call that will let you know when, what and where.

Cross-Country Skiing: When there's four inches or more of snow on the ground, you can glide over 40 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails at 17 different sites throughout the county. From the half-mile trail at Pleasant Valley, to the 1.25mile looped trail at Hickory Grove Highlands, to the specially groomed trail for "skate skiing" at Silver Creek Conservation Area, there's something for everyone.

Snowmobile Trails Are Open After December 10: The District maintains more than 17 miles of snowmobile trails in Glacial Park and along the Prairie Trail that connect with other County trails.

Trails are open when there is at least four inches of snow on frozen ground or six inches on unfrozen ground.

Cross-Country Candlelight Ski, Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake, December 16 & 17; Coral Woods Conservation Area, Marengo, January 20 & 21; Rush Creek Conservation Area, Harvard, February 10 & 11: Don't miss your chance to cross-country ski on trails lit only by candlelight!

Skiers of every experience level and age are welcome. Bring your own equipment and gather around the campfire for refreshments after your time out on the trail. Trails

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will be groomed for skiing if there is 4 inches of snow or more. If not enough snow, leave the skis at home and enjoy a candlelight hike and the allure of the winter woods. Note: Check before you go. Cancellations may occur due to weather.

Winter Explorations, Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, January 7: Stop by anytime or stay for the whole three hours as the McHenry County Conservation District provides you and your children stations for exploring winter's wonders. Play in the snow, look for tracks, warm up with hot chocolate and so much more! No registration required for this free, drop-in program but, check before you go for cancellations or changes due to weather.

Festival of the Sugar Maples, Coral Woods Conservation Area, March 4 & 5, 11 & 12: Discover how maple syrup is made from the sap of maple trees. One-hour tours leave every 15 minutes and feature the cultural history of the maple grove and collection techniques. Tours finish with a taste of fresh Coral Woods maple syrup!

MORE OUTDOOR FUN Go Sleigh Old-Fashioned HorseDrawn Sleigh Rides, Harvard Daily through March: Go dashing through the snow, tucked under warm blankets in a luxurious velvet-padded red sleigh, pulled

by Belgian draft horses through a wintery wonderland. Feel the elation of gliding over the glistening snow, viewing the gorgeous scenery, and listening to the soft jingle bells.

It's an exciting, nostalgic experience you won't soon forget. Reservations required. www.gosleigh.com International Ski Jumping

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Tournament, Norge Ski Club, Fox River Grove, January 21 & 22: Watch professional ski jumpers and Olympic hopefuls from all over the world compete against top US athletes on the 70-meter hill during two days of wintertime fun for the entire family! Enjoy karaoke, DJ music, brats, hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, pop, beer, wine, Jägermeister and a bonfire. Free shuttle bus available to and from the Metra station and Stonehill Shopping Center parking lot in Fox River Grove. Watch them fly! www. norgeskiclub.com Chain O' Lakes State Park near Spring Grove is open all winter: Enjoy ice fishing, cross-country skiing on all hiking and horse trails, and a large sledding hill. To learn more, go to dnr.state.il.us/lands/ Landmgt/parks/r2/chaino.htm Moraine Hills State Park near McHenry: Check out more than 10 miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails, and ice fishing, too. dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/ parks/r2/morhills.htm INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT American English, Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake, January 7: American English is simply the best Beatle tribute band of our time, voted #1 by thousands of Beatle fans at BeatlefestŽ for three consecutive years. They have also won Illinois Entertainer of the Year and regularly sell out at large venues worldwide, so don't miss this chance to catch them in this small, intimate theater. www.rauecenter.org Williams Street Rep presents First Date, Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake, January 20 - February 12: When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a

casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives? www.rauecenter.org JOAN, a Musical Premier by the Sigman Brothers, Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock, February 10 -26: How is it that a 15th century peasant girl with almost no training or understanding of military tactics was able to lead the French army to victory at Orleans, drive the English from her country and almost singlehandedly crown the Dauphin Charles VII the King of France?

Meticulously researched, drawing on actual trial records and filled with beautiful and inspiring music, JOAN captures a mixture of fact and faith, and brings this world premier to the stage of The Woodstock Opera House. You don't want to miss this! www.woodstockoperahouse.com G E T AWAY TO M c H E N RY COUNTY McHenry County is just a 60-minute drive northwest of Chicago, bordered on the north

by Wisconsin, and on the south

by I-90. The Fox River winds down from the Chain of Lakes through the towns on the eastern side of the county, while country roads meander the western side.

For visitor information, lodging and dining options throughout McHenry County, log on to www. visitmchenrycounty.com, e-mail info@visitmchenrycounty.com, or phone 815-893- 6280. Follow on Twitter and Facebook.

Dining Delights

Bill Roseberry/The Edge

Above, the half muffuletta sandwich from Three Kings Public House. Below,the spicy chicken toasted ravioli with a side of sriracha ranch sauce.

Three Kings Public House in The Loop

By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge There's no doubt that The Loop in University City, Mo. is an eclectic area when it comes to food.

There are plenty of places to choose from and my latest stop comes from one of the more popular joints there — Three Kings Public House.

Three Kings is located at 6307 Delmar Blvd. in The Loop, offering upscale pub food and an extensive beer menu — 22 beers on tap and 40 different bottles — the perfect spot for me. There is also a second location for Three Kings at 11925 Manchester Rd. in Des Peres, Mo. if you can't get to The Loop.

I visited with my buddies Mike and Chris before checking out a concert at The Pageant, an awesome music venue if you get a chance to go.

We had a little time before our show and I thought Three Kings would be the perfect place to grab some good grub and couple brews to get us started.

It's a large restaurant with an old school pub feel. It has hardwood floors, plenty of table seating and large booths for patrons. The spacious restaurant offers plenty of room for groups to enjoy their time there. A large mural on the wall of King Henry VIII, King Kong and “The King,” Elvis Presley add a quirky touch to the atmosphere.

When we got our hands on a menu we saw what Three Kings really had to offer its visitors and it was plenty.

I'll get Mike and Chris out of the way quickly. In a bold and daring move they both ordered chicken strips. I'm sorry, I meant lame, not bold and daring. They said they were very good though.

I picked up the slack. Looking for

some uniqueness on the extensive menu I started with an appetizer, the spicy chicken toasted ravioli.

When they arrived they appeared like normal, run-of-the-mill toasted ravioli, sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese, but when I bit into one of them it was a different story. The taste was unbelievable.

They had a strong buffalo chicken flavor with an incredible spicy kick to them.

Accompanied by a sriracha ranch sauce which was a perfect sidekick, t h i s a p p e tize r w as e xtre me ly unique and delicious. The sriracha ranch intensified the spicy kick.

Three Kings definitely hit a home run with this appetizer.

It got me hyped for my main course. I went with the muffuletta

for my main dish. This gargantuan deli classic is served as a whole sandwich, a half or a quarter.

The server pointed me in the direction of the half, but I could have easily gone with the quarter.

This sucker was humongous.

It c o ns is te d o f hand s lic e d genoa salami, spicy Capicola ham, mortadella, mozzarella and provolone cheeses and olive salad served on thick Italian bread. It's served either cold or hot. I went hot.

It also came with a side of French fries. This was where Three Kings had a hiccup. I ordered sweet potato fries, but they brought me regular seasoned fries. They totally redeemed themselves though by still bringing my sweet potato fries,

leaving both for us to devour. Both styles of fries were good.

As for the sandwich, it was fantastic. The olive salad gave it a great vinegar and bitter taste to mesh with the saltiness of the thick salami and ham. The cheeses provided the sweetness to reach all the taste spectrums and it was so big I could barely get my mouth around it.

To wash it all down I ordered a Ridunkulous Red IPA by Founders Brewery. It had a great hoppy taste, but was really heavy. It was a good thing my monster sandwich could soak some of it up.

Mike and Chris somewhat redeemed themselves by ordering dessert. Again they went with the same thing, selecting a three-

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layered cake. It was chocolate, then cheesecake and then chocolate again.

Chris shared a couple bites of his with me and it was sensational, but a little bit went a long way. It was unbelievably rich, definitely not for someone watching their calorie intake.

As for the rest of the menu, there was plenty of uniqueness and quirkiness. On the appetizer menu Three Kings offers one of their go-to items, the mussels and fries. The mussels are simmered in a garlic-herb broth and the fries are served with curried caper mayo.

There's also the artichoke spinach potato skins and the Captain Crunch shrimp that caught my eye.

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I was also intrigued by the s a l m o n B LT, t h e c re o l e t u n a sliders and the gyro sliders. The zarzuela seafood stew on the entree menu sounded pretty good, too. It's a Spanish influenced dish with spicy sausage, shrimp, squid, mussels, peppers, onions and rice simmered in a tomato-saffron broth.

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It was a great way for Mike, Chris and I to kick off our night before the concert. We'd all like to make a trip back. Mike and Chris even admitted they'd like to try something besides chicken strips the next visit.

So next time you're in The Loop, Des Peres or South County, where Three Kings is opening a third venue, stop by and enjoy a great place to go when you gotta eat.

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Austin Jones, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

TKO Low Dose presents: The Rhythm Tribe, and more, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:30 p.m.

Josh Garrels- The Light Came Down Christmas Tour, w/The Brilliance, A Boy And His Kite, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Tim Warfield's Al-Star Jazzy Christmas, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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The Vangos, Dogtown Athlectic Club, Nordista Freeze, Guava, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

El Monstero – The Definitive Pink Flloyd Experience, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

MU330, w/The Horror Section, This City of Takers, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Caskey 'No apologies' Tour, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Hymns Of The Republic, Lucas Jack, Integrow, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m.

For Today- The Farewell Tour, w/Norma Jean, Silent Planet, My Epic, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Tim Warfield's Al-Star Jazzy Christmas, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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COCA Winter Voice Concert, COCA, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

El Monstero – The Definitive Pink Flloyd Experience, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Music Tuning in Steve Martin, Martin Short coming to The Fox

Longtime comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will be coming to St. Louis for one performance, Thursday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

The show, "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life," includes stand-up, film clips, musical numbers and conversations about their lives in show business. Martin and Short will also be joined by the Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers, the bluegrass band with which Martin frequently performs.

The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on July 20.

Tickets are $253, $203, $128, $98, $78, $58 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Sheldon plans Trivia Night fundraiser

The Friends of The Sheldon present the ninth annual Trivia Night at The Sheldon. Phil Donato, “The Trivia Guy,” will serve as host, with questions covering popular culture, music, movies and more! Participants will have the chance to purchase Mulligans, 50/50 raffle tickets and enter mini-games. First and second place winners will receive cash prizes, and a consolation prize will be awarded to the last place team.

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Participants may also bring their own snacks (no outside alcohol, please).

Proceeds from the event will benefit Sheldon Educational Programs which introduce more than 25,000 area students annually to jazz, folk, classical, blues, world music, American musical and STEAM curriculum during weekday morning programs.

The event is scheduled Friday, February 3, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Louis Spiering Room at The Sheldon.

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The Sheldon to present Dale & Ray

The Sheldon Sessions presents Dale & Ray in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Dale Watson and Ray Benson were meant to sing together. Both hailing from, in and around Texas, Dale and Ray have both individually worked their way through the local honky

tonks and beer joints, entertaining the crowds with their own classic country and western styles. But, they have never recorded a record together until now. They appear at The Sheldon in support of Dale and Ray, to be released in January 2017.

The concert is at 8 p.m. on Jan. 18.

Tickets are: $35 orch 1, $30 orch 2, $25 balcony. Call MetroTix at 314534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org.

Channeling from the likes of Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, The Louvin Brothers, Buck Owens and Don Rich, Watson and Benson will showcase their own, new original songs like “Bus Breakdown,” “It’s Crying Time Again,” “Dale and Ray,” and “Feeling Haggard,” to covers like “Write Your Own Songs” (Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings) and “I Wish You Knew” (The Louvin Brothers).

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Kottke, Williams to team up for an evening at The Sheldon “Shut the Folk Up and Listen” featuring Keller Williams and Leo Kottke will be presented at 8 p.m. on March 9, 2017 at the Sheldon Concert Hall.

Tickets are $46 orchestra and $42 balcony and are available at MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org.

Starting in January 2016, Keller Williams started collaboration with Leo Kottke by playing 24 “Shut the Folk Up and Listen” tour dates across the country. For this tour Williams goes back to his roots,

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This unique evening of music features solo sets by both artists and spontaneous collaborations between the two.

In Williams’ words, “The ‘Shut the Folk Up and Listen Tour’ is an interesting night at the theater. It starts with one of my acoustic heroes, Leo Kottke. Playing his signature 6 and 12 string Taylor guitars, he effortlessly takes the audience on a journey through his mind by way of his hilarious stories and warm acoustic perfection, just as he has for the past several decades. I’m honored to join him for the last few songs of his set which then leads into a short intermission.

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Rain, a tribute to the Beatles, coming to the Fox

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Family Arena to welcome The Beach Boys and The Temptations on their Surf & Soul Tour April 23, 2017.

The Beach Boys: Few, if any, acts can match The Beach Boys’ concert presence, spirit and performance. They were centerstage at Live Aid, multiple Farm Aids, the Statue of Liberty’s 100th Anniversary Salute, the Super Bowl and the White House. On one day alone—July 4, 1985—they played to nearly 2 million fans at shows in Philadelphia and Washington, D. C. The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who along with Jeffrey Foskett, Brian Eichenburger, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten continue the legacy of the iconic American band. This tour will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.

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