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New at the museum Four mini exhibits now on display.

4 Hitting the road

St. Louis RV Vacation and Travel Show set.

5 Closed for the season The Gardens at SIUE goes dormant.

11 "Anomalisa"

A film to break your heart.

18 Art of Steve Hartman New exhibit at the EAC.

19 Hot tunes

St, Louis to heat up in January.

18 "The Lion in Winter" What's new at The Rep.

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What’s Happening Friday Jan. 15____________

• 39th Annual St. Louis RV Vacation & Travel Show, America's Center, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• 11th Annual Loop Ice Carnival, Moonrise Hotel, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• C a r l R i c h a r d s : M O N E Y. VISUALIZED, Coca, St. Louis, Runs until March 16.

• Sunset Baby presented by The Black Rep 2015-26 Edison Series, Edison Theater, St. Louis, Runs until January 31.

• Arcangelo Sassolino: Not Human, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

• Arlene Shechet: Urgent Matter, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

• Interpretations: 15th Biennial Teapot Exhibition, Craft Alliance Center, St. Louis, Runs until March 20.

• Lisa Yuskavage: The Brood, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3 .

• Ned Vena: Paintings Without Borders 2, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

• Peter Sutherland: Forests and Fires, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

• Tala Madani, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

• The Propeller Group, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Runs Until March 2.

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

• Jazz at Lincoln Center Group, feat. Terell Stafford, Jeff Hamilton, Bob Stewart, Todd Williams, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• 92.3 WIL Hot Country Nights, Presented by Ford – Eric Paslay, Ballpark Village, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m.

• Symphony Where You Worship, Second Baptist Church, Richmond Heights, 7:00 p.m.

• Brainwaves, w/Freethinker, BlueBerry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Falling Fences, Wildey Theater, Edwardsville, 7:00 p.m.

• Local Cover/Unplugged Night, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Jan. 16____________ • 39th Annual St. Louis RV Vacation & Travel Show, America's Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• 11th Annual Loop Ice Carnival, Loop Neighborhood, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m.

• The Propeller Group, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Runs Until March 2.

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• STL Symphony Concert: From the Canyon to the Stars, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Torres, w/Palehound, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors, 7:00 p.m.

• Story of the Year, w/Fivefold, The Hush List, Make Room, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Jake's Leg, Wildey Theater, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

• Sleazy, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Above, an exhibit showing items from a fallout shelter is currently on display at the Madison County Historical Museum in Edwardsville. Below, a gavel used

by Eulalia Hotz, the first female office holder in Madison County.

Madison County Historical Museum unveils four mini-exhibits

BY STEVE HORRELL Of The Edge Four new temporary mini-exhibits are on display now at the Madison County Historical Museum, including one that features photographs and artifacts to tell the rich story of the century-old Madison County Courthouse.

Among the more curious of the artifacts is a judge’s robe once worn by Madison County Judge Jesse L. Simpson, who also practiced law in Edwardsville and served on the Edwardsville Board of Education. “We also have a few gavels from Eulalia Hotz, the first

female to hold office in Madison County,” said Casey Weeks, who has been the museum’s assistant curator since July.

Hotz was elected Madison County Clerk in 1942. Also featured in the Madison County Courthouse Centennial display are a chunk of marble from the old courthouse and a doorknob and lock to the Recorder ’s office when that office was located at the present courthouse.

The display can be seen at the front room of the museum, on the north side of the building.

Another display features dolls from the past.

The display illustrates how “some dolls from an earlier era can appear ‘mean’ or ‘creepy’ by

today’s standards,” according to a news release from the Madison County Historical Society.

Then there is a display showing the contents of a fallout emergency kit from the 1960s.

The kits were handed out by the federal government and contained medications, bandaids, gauze and Vaseline.

Another display highlights research that Weeks’ did on the City Beautiful Movement in Madison County, an architectural movement that began with the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World’s Fair. That influence can be seen today in the Saint Louis Art Museum, Weeks said.

Not long ago, Weeks traveled around

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Madi son C ou n t y t a k i n g p h ot og r a p h s of buildings that exemplified the City Beautiful Movement. There are photos of the Edwardsville Public Library; Louis Latzer Library in Highland; and the State Bank Building in Collinsville. Both Alton and Granite City built new city halls during that period.

The Madison County Historical Museum and Archival Library are at 715 N. Main St. in Edwardsville. They are open Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 pm to 4 pm. Both are closed New Year’s Day. For more information, call 656-7569.

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St. Louis RV Vacation and Travel Show set For The Edge In its 39th year, the St. Louis RV Vacation & Travel Show is the GO-TO place to shop for a new 2016 RV, trade up to your dream RV, or just learn about the joys of traveling RV-style.

The Show, which is one of the largest, public, recreational vehicle consumer shows in the country, will consume nearly 300,000 square feet of the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis, January 14-17.

P re s e n t e d b y t h e M i d w e s t Gateway RV Dealers Association, the St Louis RV Vacation & Travel Show is designed to introduce the public to the freedom, flexibility and fun of the RV lifestyle. Attendees will see 300 RVs, highlighting the latest in state-of-the-art RV technology, streamline designs, RV parts, accessories, and services, as well as travel destinations, including campgrounds and resorts.

Nearly every style of recreational vehicle will be featured.

Motorhomes, Fifth-wheels, travel trailers, sport utility trailers, van campers, folding camping trailers, and truck campers will be on display and for sale.

Show Chairman, Glenn Thomas, GM of Bill Thomas Camper Sales in Wentzville, Missouri, says, “For us, it’s all about our customers and realizing everything that the RV lifestyle has to offer, no matter where their road leads.”

Indeed, the universal and growing appeal of RVing brings hundreds of people to the Show each year. From prospective buyers who are comparing different models to current RVers who are looking to upgrade, the Show is a one-stop shopping and learning opportunity.

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convenient, affordable, and fun way, making it the way to GO for couples, young families, empty nesters, and retirees.

GO whenever—Take off when you want and stay as long as you like. Travel at your own pace.

Whatever you decide, it’s up to you.

Flexibility and freedom take the hassle out of travel, giving you more time to explore, relax, and have fun.

GO affordably—Forget about

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expensive plane tickets, hotels, and meals. Traveling with everything you need means saving money for fun at your destinations.

GO comfortably—There’s no need to sacrifice the comforts of home when you travel in an RV. Queen- and king-size beds, gourmet kitchens, leather sofas, even fireplaces in some models, make the RV lifestyle as comfy and cozy as you want.

GO in the winter—Who said RVs are our fair weather friends? Not by a long shot. With plenty of storage for bulky items, such as skis, skates, even snowmobiles, RVs offer a unique opportunity to get out of the house when the temperatures drop and offer a warm place to retreat after a day playing in the snow.

GO to the St. Louis RV Vacation & Travel Show for big savings on a big selection of RVs, no matter

what your style or budget. Now’s the time to buy so you are ready to hit the road wherever and whenever the mood strikes.

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster and will also be available at the show ticket window the days of the show. Regular admission is $10.00. Children ages 6-12 are $5.00 with children age 5 and under admitted free. A senior discount price of $6.00 is available Thursday and Friday for those attendees age 60 and over.

Show hours: Thursday, January 14- 11am-9pm, Friday, January 1511am-10pm, Saturday, January 1610am-9pm, and Sunday, January 1711am-4pm. Additional information can be found at STLRV.com.

The Midwest Gateway RV Dealers Association was formed in the 1970s by a group of St. Louis RV dealers to lead, educate, promote, and protect the general welfare of the RV industry in the Metro St. Louis area.

The Midwest Gateway RV Dealer Association members are Apache Village, Bill Thomas Camper Sales, Bourbon RV Center, Byerly RV Center, Colman’s Country Campers, 47 West Trailer Sales, Midwest RV Center, M.B. Thomas RV Sales & Rental, Middletown’s RV, and Van City RV.

Hundreds of campers and recreational vehicles will be on display Jan. 14 to 17 at the St. Louis RV Vacation and Travel Show. Photos for The Edge.

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People Gardens at SIUE close for season

By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge

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ith winter upon us, the staff at the Gardens at SIUE has spent the last month winding down the facility by doing garden wintering chores and preparing for projects to come in 2016. Although the Garden Center will be closed i n J a n u a r y, t h e g a r d e n ’s grounds are open year-round to visitors.

“We’re kind of winding down for the winter. We’re putting the gardens to bed,” SIUE Gardens Supervisor Dan Mueller said. “ I r r i g a t i o n s y s t e m s a re s h u t o ff , w e ’ re m u l c h i n g d e l i c a t e perennials out on the ground, raking up last of the leaves up off of t h e t u rf , p u t t i n g a w a y equipment. We really slow down in the winter.”

Mueller also pointed out that during the month of January, the Garden’s Center will close which means there will be no restrooms available in January.

Although the Gardens doesn’t provide any activities during the winter months, Mueller stressed that the general public is still welcome to visit. “There’s no Christmas lights, Christmas walks or winter bird counts. Really it’s just open ground for people if they want a special winter walk,” Mueller noted. “If you want a winter effect, a winter b i rd v i e w i n g , i f y o u w a n t a cold winters day to come walk in the snow, come on out to the Gardens.”

Mueller said that it’s quite common for people to come out after a fresh snow. “If there’s snow on the ground, people will come out and they’ll crunch in the snow and have a quiet winter walk. We’ll have people cross country skiing the paths. It's fun to see the little tracks,” he said.

But Mueller also warned that during the winter, they don’t plow the paths or salt the paths

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Above, The Gardens at SIUE. Below, the Gardens Center. and bridges. “So people know that they have to come out with a p p ro p r i a t e f o o t w e a r – s n o w boots,” he stressed.

He also explained that part o f t h e re a s o n t h e y d o n ’ t s a l t the paths during the winter is because many plants grow at the edge of the paths. “And they are not salt tolerant,” Mueller noted.

“We’d rather keep those plants alive and have them as display plants through the growing season than maintain the paths and damage the plants with salt.”

While Mueller and his student workers have spent the fall prepping the gardens for winter,

the Master Gardeners have also been busy planting 25 container gardens with spring bulbs.

“They were just here and they put together the spring container bulb display. They put in 800 bulbs in those 25 containers.

They are really packed in there for solid color,” Mueller said.

“We house them in the garage where they chill down to the right temperature and have a wintering over and freeze. Then we set them out in mid-April for our tulip display.”

Looking ahead to 2016, Mueller pointed out that the good news is that The Gardens

is “rolling along” even with the state budgeting concerns. “The Gardens is donor funded. We’ve had some very generous locals – both alumni and non-alumni – donate to The Gardens this fall so our operating budget is fine. We have funds for student workers, potting soil, for bulbs,” Mueller explained.

One of the exciting new projects for 2016 will involve expanding the student v e g e t a b l e g a r d e n f u r t h e r.

Natural Connections, the SIUE environmental student organization, installed nine raised beds in 2014, and

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e x p a n de d t h e g a rd e n a re a b y almost six times larger for 2015.

“In 2016, the student vegetable garden is partnering with AmeriCorps and Campus Kitchen and the kitchen at the MUC food services,” Mueller noted. “We’re putting in more raised beds for Campus Kitchen to grow stuff. Since we have the AmeriCorps’ volunteers, we have a guy and gal lined up to help in the summer which is when we have the least amount of students here, and that’s when you need the most attention in a vegetable garden is in the summer – weeding and watering.

So we’re expending that which is exciting.”

A l s o i n 2 0 1 6 , T h e G a rd e n s will continue its fundraising efforts toward building a visitor entrance which will be located in the turf area after crossing the treetop bridge. “We call that area the grass terrace. That’s the visitor entrance. That is the next installation project,” Mueller said. “That’s kind of exciting because it has a lot of components and we can put in one at a time.”

“We can put in the pavers and then the seating area and then we can build a little cafe. And then we can build a little brick fired oven and the student vegetable garden is right there,” Mueller added.

“The idea is that you come across the bridge and land there, and then you can turn the kids lose in the family garden, shade stroll garden. Some people might want to linger there and use the seating areas – the benches, the tables – some people will walk straight ahead to the display gardens.”

In the meantime, Mueller encouraged everyone to visit The Gardens. “There’s free parking, no admission – people are welcome to come out,” he said.

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People People planner King's daughter to speak at annual Abraham Lincoln Symposium Banquet

Bernice A. King, the daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will be the featured speaker at the annual Abraham Lincoln Association Symposium Banquet on Friday, February 12 in Springfield. Ms. King will accept the Association's Spirit of Lincoln Award on behalf of her parents and will speak on the topic, “Lincoln, King and the Civil Rights Movement.”

The banquet, held to observe the 207th birthday of Abraham Lincoln, will be held at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in downtown Springfield. A reception starts at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $85 each and can be obtained online at www. abrahamlincolnassociation.org or by calling (866) 865-8500.

Bernice A. King is the Chief Executive Officer of The King Center, which was founded by her mother in 1968. Born the youngest daughter of the late Coretta Scott King and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther K i n g , J r. , B e r n i c e b e g a n h e r oratorical journey when she spoke in her mother’s stead at the United Nations at age 17. On January 30, 2007, the first anniversary of her mother’s death, Bernice returned to her alma mater at Spelman College to announce the establishment of the “Be A King Scholarship in honor of Coretta Scott King.” This came about after she served as a law clerk in the Fulton County, Georgia Juvenile Court system, where Bernice perceived that a growing number of teens have been victims of society and of an ineffective legal system based on retribution instead of rehabilitation.

Bernice spearheaded the Washington, D.C. commemoration on August 28, 2013, the 50th Anniversary of the March on Wa s h i n g t o n a n d h e r f a t h e r ’ s famous “I Have A Dream” speech.

She founded Be A King, whose mission is to re-brand and re-image generations of people to elevate the way they Think, Act, Live, and Lead. Bernice received the 2009 Lifetime Achievement Advocate Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. She has written Hard Questions, Heart Answers: Speeches and Sermons.

The banquet is one of many activities scheduled each year to commemorate Lincoln's birthday.

The annual Abraham Lincoln Association-Benjamin Thomas Symposium begins Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m. in the Old State Capitol Hall of Representatives with a free presentation by author and Lincoln historian Douglas L. Wilson on “Herndon in His Own Voice.”

The Symposium, which is free and open to the public, continues Friday, February 12 with the George L. Painter Looking for Lincoln Lecture from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Lincoln Home Visitor Center featuring “Lincoln and Mormon Country” presented by Bryon C. Andreasen. “Lincoln, Immigrants, and the Atlantic World” will be presented at 11 a.m. by Jason Silverman and Louise Stevenson in the Old State Capitol's Hall of Respresentatives.

T h e T h o m a s F. S c h w a r t z Symposium luncheon, which begins at 1 p.m. Friday, February 12 at

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the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, features speaker Thomas L. Carson, author of Lincoln's Ethics, who will present “Lincoln as a Moral Exemplar.” The luncheon is $30 per person and reservations can be made online at www. abrahamlincolnassociation.org or by calling (866) 865-8500.

The Symposium resumes with a free roundtable discussion, moderated by historian Michael Burlingame, featuring all of the Symposium presenters. The discussion will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library.

The Symposium Banquet featuring Bernice King ends the two days of activities.

The Abraham Lincoln Association Symposium is co-sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, The University of Illinois Springfield, The Old State Capitol State Historic Site and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. For more information about the Abraham Lincoln Association, visit www. abrahamlincolnassociation.org.

Science Center hosts Mission: Mars

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 S p a c e C e n t e r, t h i s u n i q u e exhibition will engage visitors in two separate but connected l o c a t i o n s w i t h i n t h e f a c i l i t y.

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-ofa-kind 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, re c e n t l y p re s e n t e d a $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 check to the Anderson Hospital Foundation. a rover much like the one used on Mars now.

Tw o ro v e r s w e re s p e c i a l l y 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 th rough th e wor k of r e s e a r c h e r s a t Wa s h i n g t o n 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 p l a n e t w h o s e ro c k s re v e a l unequivocal evidence for past warm, wet conditions, with rivers and lakes in abundance.”

Mission: Mars is free to all v i s i t o r s . T h e re w i l l b e p a i d , educational programs offered to groups in both exhibit locations.

For more information, please visit slsc.org.

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People People planner Grafton Eagle Festival planned

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

Titles added to McKendree film series

The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University has

added three recent releases to its Film Series in 2016: Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.: “Straight Outta Compton” – A biographical drama about the group N.W.A., which emerged from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles in the mid1980s and revolutionized hip hop culture. Co-presented with Campus Activities Board (2015, rated R; 147 min.)

Feb. 21, 2 and 7 p.m.: “Bridge of Spies” - During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for a Soviet-captured American U2 spy plane pilot. Starring Tom Hanks, directed by Steven Spielberg. (2015, rated PG-13; 141 min.)

April 3, 2 and 7 p.m.: “The Revenant” - In the 1820s, frontiersman Hugh Glass survives a bear mauling and a vicious winter as he sets out on a path of vengeance against members of his hunting team who left him for dead.

Leonardo DiCaprio stars. (2016, rated R; 156 min.) “ We ’ v e h a d m u c h s u c c e s s bringing current movies to the Hett during award season,” said Peter Palermo, director of the Hettenhausen Center. “This year’s offerings are all early favorites to bring home Oscars and Golden Globes.”

Admission is free for McKendree University students, faculty and staff members and $5 for the general

public. There is no charge for the following: January 27, 7 p.m.: “The Devil’s Backbone” – Set during the last week of the bloody Spanish Civil War, a sensitive boy is sent to an isolated orphanage full of dark secrets, horrors, and the dead.

Directed by Guillermo del Toro.

(2001, rated R; 106 min.)

March 23, 7 p.m.: “We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks” – A fascinating, no-holds-barred documentary about the birth of controversial website WikiLeaks and its outlaw creator, Julian Assange.

(2013, rated R; 130 min.)

Some films contain adult themes or language and may not be appropriate for everyone. The series is sponsored by the Leon and Helen Church Family Foundation.

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The Boeing Company will be the presenting sponsor of the 2016 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo in honor of the company’s 100th anniversary next year.

The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo will be held on May 14-15, 2016, and will be headlined by performances by the U.S. Navy

& STEM Expo and the Blue Angels return to the area after the previous air show in May 2014.

“The Blue Angels exemplify the dedication and excellence of the men and women who serve our country in our armed forces, as well as the tremendous aerospace workforce here in St. Louis,” said Megan Davies, Boeing director of Global Corporate Citizenship.

“We are pleased to be part of this event, which salutes not only those who serve and who have served our nation, but also the many organizations, including Boeing, that are investing in quality STEM education to ensure our nation and region remain strong.”

The Blue Angels perform before an estimated 11 million spectators each show season. The 2014 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo attracted more than 125,000 people to the event, with many more watching from surrounding vantage points.

The 2016 show season will mark the Blue Angels’ 70th anniversary of its first demonstration in Jacksonville, Fla., in 1946.

The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo is a 501(c)3 not-forprofit organization.

Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron, flying the St. Louis-built Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, and many other flight performances and staticaircraft displays.

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“Boeing is tightly woven into the fabric of aviation heritage in the St. Louis region and is a leader in promoting the high-technology resources of our communities,” said John Bales, president of the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo and Spirit of St. Louis Airport director. “We appreciate the support and confidence of this fine company and are proud to once again have the Boeing name associated with this event.”

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Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette January 15, 19, 22, 25, 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2016 Starts at 8:30am Pere Marquette State Park 13112 Visitor Center Lane Grafton, IL 62037 A site interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter.

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"In the Heart of the Sea"

Ron Howard's "In the Heart of the Sea" is a curious beast.

The ambitions are as big as a whale; the results are an earnest wreck. It could possibly work if you think of the movie as a metaphor for the story it's trying to tell, but that's a little too meta for something that should be fairly straightforward.

It's ostensibly about the real expedition that inspired Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick" that Nathaniel Philbrick wrote about in his nonfiction book. But despite a promising start, something is lost in the spectacle and the framing device, which ultimately undermines its own story.

Howard uses Melville as a character (played by Ben Whishaw) and his curiosity about the mysterious circumstances of how the whaleship Essex sank as the audience's entry into the story. He's looking for big answers about the unknown. So, he finds Tom Nickerson (Brendan Gleeson), the ship's only remaining survivor, who's drinking his life away. At his wife's pleading, and Melville's promise of generous payment for one night's conversation, Tom starts to spill about the events of 30 years ago, when he was 14 (played

by Tom Holland). It's best not to do the math.

This is the story of two men, he says: A Captain, George Pollard (Benjamin Walker), and his first mate, Owen Chase (Chris Hemsworth). Pollard is the son of the expedition's proprietor. He's wealthy, arrogant, entitled and inexperienced.

Chase is the real seaman — a working-class Adonis with a classist chip on his broad shoulders. He's also arrogant, but has the skills to back it up.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America "for intense sequences of action and peril, brief startling violence, and thematic material."

RUNNING TIME: 121 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"The Big Short"

In Adam McKay's comic and clear-eyed adaption of Michael Lewis' "The Big Short," a handful of finance speculators __ outsiders and oddballs __ predict a downturn in the housing market only to realize, to their horror and immense profit, that they've effectively bet against America, and won.

It's a rollicking, outrage-fueled odyssey through the financial collapse of 2008, from the carefree offices on Wall Street to the vacant subdivisions in Florida, that gradually reveals not just a market bubble but a colossally bankrupt system and a nation that blissfully teetered into absurdity.

As one of the pre-eminent comedy directors, McKay has shifted into a more realistic, dramatic world only to find a farce too ridiculous for satire. And as anyone who has been paying attention to McKay's comedies can attest, his humor has always come laced with biting political subtext: the TV news of "Anchorman," George W. Bush-era America in "Talladega Nights," white collar crime in "The Other Guys."

He has kept his loose and antic style, leaving his starry cast __ including Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt __ ample room for improvising. They are part of the enticements of "The Big Short," which strains hard to make the complex finance of its subject digestible and entertaining, including occasional instructional interludes from the likes of Margot Robbie (in a bubble bath), Anthony Bourdain and Selena Gomez — eye candies for brief explanations of collateralized-debt obligations and other instruments of financial minutia.

McKay's enjoyable, frightful, passionate rant of a movie is a plea: There's more to life than this, you know.

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

RUNNING TIME: 130 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"Son of Saul"

"Son of Saul" doesn't just get under your skin — it goes straight to the bloodstream. There, it churns and festers as you try to make sense out of the senseless horror of the Holocaust and the plight of the Sonderkommando — Jewish prisoners forced to assist the Nazis with the genocide.

This isn't a movie that's interested in the big picture, redemption or reflection, though. Understanding is not in its vocabulary. This is inhuman cinema of desperation.

It is disturbing. It is immediate. It is haunting. And it's something that few will ever want to see more than once.

Hungarian filmmaker László Nemes has created what feels like a new cinematic language to tell this hyper-focused story of a Sonderkommando, Saul (Géza Röhrig) across two days at the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in October 1944.

We rarely leave Saul's point of view. In this way, the film feels like one long tracking shot. The camera watches him from the front and follows him from behind — we grow accustomed to recognizing him from the blood red X messily painted on his back. Things go in and out of focus regularly — possibly as Saul comprehends them. He helps usher the prisoners into the gas chambers. We hear their screams, but we see his face, not theirs. He scrubs the bloody floors clean when it's over.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "disturbing violent content, and some graphic nudity."

RUNNING TIME: 107 minutes.

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

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

J.J. Abrams may not elevate the language of "Star Wars," but he sure is fluent in it. "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is no more and no less than the movie that made us love it in the first place. In fact, it's basically the same thing. Isn't that what we all wanted anyway?

It's hard to talk rationally about "Star Wars." It is a deeply silly thing, with a genuine, undeniable hold on our culture.

Chalk it up to nostalgia, collective arrested development or the ineffable. But for many, the magic of "Star Wars" is inseparable from the magic of the movies and, hey, that's no small thing.

These movies make us lose ourselves in the spectacle. They make us forget our best instincts. They make us love the advertising as much as the art. They make us kids again.

In this way, "The Force Awakens," the seventh movie in this improbable yet inevitable series, delivers.

It's a movie made by someone who loves "Star Wars" deeply.

Someone who can see more clearly than even its creator what made it so special to so many people. Abrams has taken everything that we adore about that first film, delicately mixed up a few elements, and churned out a reverent homage that's a heck of a lot of fun to watch.

From the opening scroll to the sequel-setup ending, he manages to hit each beat of its 38-year-old predecessor.

Abrams has essentially passed the torch on to its new cast by making them amalgamations of the originals. You'll know it when you see it. Who cares if it's "Star Wars" Mad-Libs?

There's the resistance-affiliated droid, who ends up stranded on a desert planet carrying a secret message (BB-8). There's the nobody with the dead-end job and a Jedi obsession (Daisy Ridley's Rey), who has a life-changing encounter with said droid. There's the reckless kid uncertain of his allegiances (John Boyega's Finn). There's the cocky pilot (Oscar Isaac's Poe Dameron). There's the powerful, masked villain, too (Adam Driver's Kylo Ren).

The plot is as unwieldy and MacGuffin-filled as one might expect. It almost serves no purpose to go into the specifics at this point beyond the fact that the galaxy is in disarray, an evil army is growing (as is a resistance), and a series of coincidences help Rey collect a "Wizard of Oz"-worthy posse to help get BB-8 back to its rightful owners.

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This time, it's all because of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill).

He's vanished. Those are the first words on the screen and the last we'll say about the big mystery.

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

RUNNING TIME: 135 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"45 Years"

How many great movies could be written across the enigmatic, profound face of Charlotte Rampling? Hundreds?

Thousands? At any rate, Andrew Haigh's "45 Years" is one of them.

In it, Rampling stars as half of a childless couple — Kate and Geoff (Tom Courtenay) Mercer — preparing to celebrate their 45th anniversary. In minutes, we can already feel jealousy welling in us from snapshots of their peaceful, harmonious lives in rural England: dog walks, drinking tea and taking leisurely trips into town.

That such appearances of elderly tranquility are not what they seem is one of the notions upended by "45 Years." A letter arrives for Geoff with startling news that the frozen body of the woman he dated before meeting Kate has been found in a Swiss glacier where she died in an accident while traveling with Geoff more than 50 years ago. "Like something in the freezer," mumbles an astonished Geoff.

The news unsettles Geoff, transporting him back to his mid-20s self, unmooring an iceberg of the past. Confessions follow, revealing a deeper history than Kate was before aware. She watches with increasing alarm as her husband begins smoking again and rummaging around the attic late at night for pictures of his old flame. Their previously rocksolid relationship is suddenly beset with fissures and tremors erupted by a history that isn't so ancient, after all.

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

RUNNING TIME: 95 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Four stars out of four.

"Anomalisa"

In "Anomalisa" everyone looks and sounds the same.

They have the same face (Caucasian, bland, non-descript).

They have the same voice (Tom Noonan's). They bore our protagonist Michael Stone (voiced by David Thewlis) to death.

And this feeling that he's the only individual on the planet among all these clones might be the cause of his unravelling.

In this very R-rated stop-motion animated feature, scripted

by Charlie Kaufman (writer of "Adaptation." and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind") and co-directed by Kaufman and Duke Johnson, we spend one day with this sad sack narcissist on an overnight trip to Cincinnati. He's there to give a lecture about his book, "How May I Help You Help Them," a top selling manifesto on the art of customer service.

It's successful enough that people in the hotel recognize him immediately.

Back in his room, Michael sinks into himself, bereft of an easy hookup. It's just him and his Belvedere martinis with a twist until he hears an alarming sound from the hotel hallway — a voice that's not Tom Noonan's. It's Jennifer Jason Leigh's.

Michael bursts out of his room like the owner of this voice is his last chance for survival, frantically knocking on random hotel room doors to find her.

The woman has travelled from Akron, Ohio, (over 200 miles) to hear him speak. She's a big fan, as is her co-worker. And this woman is different in voice and face. Her name is Lisa.

She's an anomaly. She's his Anoma-Lisa, he tells her later when things get intimate.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong sexual content, graphic nudity and language."

RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes.

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

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This photo by Paramount Pictures shows, David Thewlis voice as Michael Stone, left, and Jennifer Jason Leigh voice as Lisa Hesselman, in "Anomalisa."

"Anomalisa" will break your heart

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press In "Anomalisa" everyone looks and sounds the same. They have the same face (Caucasian, bland, non-descript). They have the same voice (Tom Noonan's). They bore our protagonist Michael Stone (voiced by David Thewlis) to death. And this feeling that he's the only individual on the planet among all these clones might be the cause of his unravelling.

In this very R-rated stop-motion animated feature, scripted by Charlie Kaufman (writer of "Adaptation." and "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind") and co-directed by Kaufman and Duke Johnson, we spend one day with this sad sack narcissist on an overnight trip to Cincinnati. He's there to give a lecture about his

book, "How May I Help You Help Them," a top selling manifesto on the art of customer service.

It's successful enough that people in the hotel recognize him immediately.

But he's still sad. He has a stilted conversation with his wife and son who stayed behind in Los Angeles. He calls an ex-girlfriend to see if she'll meet him for a drink. Their breakup was fraught, and so is this encounter.

Back in his room, Michael sinks into himself, bereft of an easy hookup. It's just him and his Belvedere martinis with a twist until he hears an alarming sound from the hotel hallway — a voice that's not Tom Noonan's. It's Jennifer Jason Leigh's. Michael bursts out of his room like the owner of this voice is his last chance for survival, frantically knocking on random hotel room doors to find her.

The woman has travelled from Akron, Ohio, (over 200 miles) to hear him speak. She's a big fan, as is her co-worker. And this woman is different in voice and face. Her name is Lisa.

She's an anomaly. She's his Anoma-Lisa, he tells her later when things get intimate.

Leigh's nuanced vocals bring what could have been a slip of a character to life. It's a stunning, emotionally truthful performance that makes you wish more awards would recognize voice acting.

Lisa has the confidence of a middle school girl (read: none). Her levels might even be in the negative numbers. She is sweet and excitable and good-natured, but cripplingly self-conscious. She second-guesses everything she says. She ends sentences with "shut up Lisa!" She thinks she's ugly, dumb and

unsophisticated.

Actually, Lisa is basically a girl in an adult woman's body. She is gawky and awkward.

She stumbles over her own feet and really likes to press the buttons in the elevator. But she still goes back to Michael's room when he asks her to after a few drinks, knowing full well what that means.

The story doesn't willfully hide details from the viewer, but it does evolve in surprising ways. Even after two viewings, I can't settle on a single thesis. That's probably what makes it valuable.

You can feel for Michael and empathize with his existential solitude, or you can roll your eyes at him. I did. He's fairly insufferable, and it takes a while to realize that perhaps the problem isn't everyone else — it's him.

"The Hateful Eight" gets high marks

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge I used to think that Quentin Tarantino relied upon gimmicks to make his movies work. It o c c u r re d t o m e d u r i n g " T h e Hateful Eight" that if an entire career is shaped in this same way, maybe it's actually his entire life that's been a hook of trickery. I don't necessarily mean that in such the disparaging way that it reads. Plenty of people love Tarantino and his movies, I just don't often happen to be one of them. I love his genesis story: "video store geek makes good by getting indie film released." Even when I grouse about his overlyclever plots and the shenanigans he employs, I still respect a wellmade picture. And when it's a Western? "The Hateful Eight" is his most enjoyable movie yet.

First of all, it's a real spectacle.

He filmed it in Ultra Panavision 70mm film stock. I read that cinematographer Robert Richardson used the same lenses on his camera that they used to shoot "Ben-Hur" a half a century ago. This is Gimmick #1. "The Hateful Eight" is filmed amidst a blizzard in Wyoming a few years after the Civil War has ended. A pair of stagecoaches can't make their destination in Red Rock so they hole up for a few days at Minny's Haberdashery, a general s t o re / l o d g i n g t y p e o f p l a c e .

It's cozy, tidy, and surprisingly under-staffed. Minny's gone to visit her mother leaving only Bob (Demian Bichir) to mind the place.

Joining him on this perilous night of Mother Nature's wrath are seven other unfortunate souls that all have a tale to tell. Bounty hunter John Ruth (Kurt Russell) shows up with his prisoner, Daisy Domergue (Jennifer Jason Leigh),

chained to his wrist. She's a nasty murderer and he's the only kind of man that can get her to the jail - a mean one. They spend the first half of the movie fighting and hitting each other. Daisy's plight at the butt of John's pistol could be termed violence against women if this woman had a soul, but there is no mercy for the purely wicked.

Chris Mannix (Walton Goggins) is the new sheriff of Red Rock, heading to his swearing-in, when he's waylaid with Major M a r q u i s Wa r r e n ( S a m u e l L .

Jackson), a Union officer and now bounty hunter in his own right. These two are perpetual enemies as Warren is responsible for an deadly situation Mannix encountered during his days with the South Carolina militia. They are on equally separate sides of tending to the elderly General Sandy Smithers (Bruce Dern), a

Confederate who does little in the movie besides sit by the fire and let other characters come to him.

Cowpuncher Joe Gage (Michael Madsen) and Red Rock's own British hangman Oswaldo Mobray (Tim Roth) round out the title cast as quiet loner and quirky potstirrer archetypes respectively.

The characters are great in this movie. There's no disputing the fact that they are why the film is ultimately successful and fun to watch. This movie does well what other small cast/isolated setting films have done, pictures like "Lifeboat" and "The Thing" (another Russell vehicle). They're dramatic whodunits with surprises behind every shady look.

Gimmick #2 would be the film's running time. Clocking in at just over three hours, "The Hateful Eight" could easily have lost its fans if it hadn't been so gripping. The limited screenings

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at Christmas even came with an overture (of Ennio Morricone's original work) and intermission to bloat it out to almost four hours.

Just as the thing develops into a bloodbath (Gimmick #3 of any Tarantino movie), Gimmick #4 rears its ugly head. This is the one that drives me most insane: we backup and look at earlier e v e n t s . I n t e r n a l c h ro n o l o g y is a joke for QT. Gimmick #5 would be some weirdo voiceover narration that happens twice, at odd interludes, and for little purpose than to unsettle the audience. And we're unsettled only by the action, not the film's quality. That's a nice surprise.

"The Hateful Eight" runs 187 minutes and is rated R for strong bloody violence, a scene of violent sexual content, language, and some graphic nudity. I give this film three and a half stars out of four.

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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has held a town hall meeting in a New Hampshire church, fielding questions about health care and the economy.

Some of the questions at Portsmouth's South Church came from children. A young girl asked how college could be made more affordable. A boy asked if the government could do more for the disabled. Clinton said those are problems she would address as president.

She also pledged to boost Alzheimer's disease research, declaring to an appreciative crowd that "the heavens support what we are going to do."

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says a Republican lawmaker used state resources to produce a Christmas video encouraging people to consider becoming Christians.

Rep. Scott Allen of Waukesha posted a video on the Assembly GOP's YouTube Channel on Dec. 18 quoting Bible verses and inviting non-Christians to "consider the hope offered by the Prince of Peace."

The Freedom From Religion Foundation s e n t a l e t t e r t o Vo s c o m p l a i n i n g t h a t A l l e n w a s o v e r t l y p ro s e l y t i z i n g a n d asking whether he used state resources to make the video, saying that would be unconstitutional.

Vos said Tuesday that Allen used the Assembly's studio in the state Capitol and state equipment to produce the video. Vos said he thinks the message is appropriate and people are making too much of it.

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Music Tuning in The Sheldon to host Tom Chapin

T h e S h e l d o n p re s e n t s To m Chapin, Friday, January 22 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tom Chapin has been called “one o f t h e g re a t p e r s o n a l i t i e s i n con t empora ry f ol k mu si c” b y The New York Times, a claim supported by a career that spans five decades, over 20 albums, and three Grammy Awards.

A creative and diverse singer/ songwriter hailing from the musically prominent Chapin family that includes late brother Harry and father Jim, a jazz drummer, Tom Chapin promises an evening of heartfelt, insightful folk music.

Chapin was born in 1945 in New York City. He starred in the ABC TV series “Make a Wish,” which ran from 1971 until 1976, and in 1976, released a solo LP, Life Is Like That.

In 1979, he issued Mother Earth, entering the scene as a children’s entertainer, though his music for kids has been equally embraced by adults and children alike.

Much of Chapin’s music is rooted in the folk tradition of Pete Seeger and the Weavers, however he has also written several blues songs.

His music often features the s y n c o p a t e d rh y t h m s o f L a t i n music, and Chapin often includes one cl a ssi ca l p i e ce w i t h e a ch children’s album.

In 2015, in recognition of h i s 7 0 t h b i r t h d a y, S u n d a n c e records issued his folk album 70. The album features backup by collaborators Jon Cobert and Micahel Mark, as well as Guy Davis, John Guth and the Chapin Sisters.

Single tickets are $40 orchestra/$35 balcony. Tickets are on sale now through MetroTix a t 3 1 4 - 5 3 4 - 1111 , t h ro u g h T h e Sheldon’s website at TheSheldon. org , or i n pe rson at Th e F ox Theatre Box Office, 534 N. Grand Blvd. For a VIP concert experience, All-Access tickets are available by calling 314-533-9900, ext. 17.

For more information, call The Sheldon at 314-533-9900 or visit TheSheldon.org.

Fox to host Experience Hendrix Tour

The 2016 Experience Hendrix 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 Hendrix Tour is set to return in 2016. These special concert performances present legendary artists who join together to pay homage to Jimi Hendrix. This next edition of the Experience Hendrix Tour will encompass twenty seven performances this coming February and March, stopping in more than two dozen cities along the east coast, midwest and southern

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 B u d d y G u y, w h o w a s b o t h 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 Z a k k Wy l d e . “ H i s i n f l u e n c e 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,” s a i d S h e p h e rd . “ H e h a s h a d an enormous influence on me as both a guitar player and

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 rhythm section that provides the foundation for exciting renditions of such signature Hendrix favorites as “Purple Haze” and “Voodoo Child (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 to fruition with a three-date 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, c o a s t -t o -co as t e xp e ditio n that continues to date, without showing any signs of slowing down Audiences are presented t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o s e e g re a t

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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.”

Dweezil Zappa returns for his third Experience Hendrix Tour.

“I've always been a great admirer of Jimi Hendrix,” he details. “My dad told me some great stories about playing with him. Jimi's a b i l i t y t o e x p re s s h i m s e l f s o completely with an electric guitar is very inspiring to me. There was an authentic expression of his personality in the music.

A n d t h a t r i n g s t ru e t o e v e r y generation. He wasn't following trends. His playing was soulful and exciting and surprising.”

The 2016 Experience Hendrix Tour also includes guitarist Mato Nanji of Indigenous, vocalists Henri Brown and Noah Hunt, and drummer Chris Layton, who was recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble.

Additionally, special guests will include the likes of Keb’ Mo’, Doyle Bramhall II, Ana Popovic a n d t h e S l i d e B ro t h e r s . M o re special guests will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check jimihendrix.com and local

listings for announcements.

As in years past, Fender Music Instruments is the primary tour sponsor. Fender and Experience Hendrix L.L.C. have long enjoyed a s u c c e s s f u l re l a t i o n s h i p — a n association that traces back to Hendrix transforming the Fender Stratocaster into the dominant instrument of rock and roll music.

Marshall Amplifiers and Dunlop Manufacturing, whose gear is an integral part of the tour ’s backline, also sponsor t h e E x p e r i e n c e H e n d r i x To u r together with Axe Heaven IK Multimedia and Hal Leonard.

Profoundly popular with fans and critics alike, an earlier edition of the Experience Hendrix Tour inspired Doug Walters of the Charleston City Paper to rave, “It was an inspired night of great energy and incredible playing. Nothing but good vibes filled the Performing Arts Center.

Jimi’s spirit and music could not have been honored more.”

Robert Kinsler of the Orange C o u n t y R e g i s t e r, c a l l e d t h e E x p e r i e n c e H e n d r i x To u r “ a steller event,” as well as “a special night, and a fitting tribute to a music legend, to be sure.”

Jackie Braje of Creative Loafing Tampa wrote, “All epic performances aside, the one truly admirable thing about this show is that it never once let us forget who the real star performer is.”

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Music Tuning in Sheldon Classics series set to begin

T h e S h e l d o n p re s e n t s w i t h Bjorn Ranheim, Shawn Weil and Friends on The Sheldon Classics s e r i e s , We d n e s d a y, J a n u a r y 20, 2016 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Cellist Bjorn Ranheim and violinist Shawn Weil, members of the St. Louis Symphony and genredefying acoustic quartet, The 442s, present an eclectic program in collaboration with musical friends.

The program includes virtuosic duos by Kodály and Stefan Freund, Schoenfield's sparkling “Café Music” with pianist Peter Henderson, and a new work by composer Adam Maness for The 442s and vocalist Brian Owens.

Also featured will be the premiere of a commissioned piece by University of Missouri-Columbia student Erin Hoerchler.

Cellist Bjorn Ranheim, who was appointed to the St. Louis Symphony (SLSO) in 2005, also holds the principal chair of the Colorado Music Festival in Boulder, Colorado, and is a member of the Sun Valley Summer Symphony in Idaho. He has performed and toured with the orchestras of Atlanta, Baltimore, Cleveland and Detroit, and has held principal and assistant principal cello positions with the New World Symphony, National Repertory Orchestra and Aspen Festival Orchestra. Ranheim is highly visible throughout the St. Louis region, presenting recitals, educational programs, and chamber music performances.

He is a member of the Chamber Music Society of St. Louis a n d Wa s h i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t y ’ s Eliot Piano Trio with St. Louis Symphony Concertmaster David Halen, and pianist Seth Carlin.

Special guests The 442s are an acousti c i n st ru me n t a l q u a r t e t named for the modern standard tuning of 442 Hertz. The group features Bjorn Ranheim and Shawn Weil, along with Sydney Rodway on bass and mulit-instrumentalist Adam Maness, who brings the group together with innovative and inspired compositions. This unique collaboration, formed in the spring of 2012, explores the boundaries of jazz, classical, folk and rock music.

Tickets are $30 orchestra/$25 balcony/$15 student, and are on sale now through MetroTix at 314534-1111, through The Sheldon’s website at TheSheldon.org, or in person at The Fox Theatre Box Office, 534 N. Grand Blvd.

For more information, call The Sheldon at 314-533-9900 or visit TheSheldon.org.

Jason Isbell, Robert Earl Keen and John Mellencamp, and is a staple on the Americana Music charts. With multiple Americana Music Awards and a 25+ year career to his credit, McMurtry’s vast catalog of lyrics - with topics both personal and political – continue to ring true.

McMurtry will perform on March 25, 2016 at 8 p.m. at the Sheldon Concert Hall Tickets are $27 orchestra/$22 balcony. Call MetroTix at 314534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org.

2008, the Experience Hendrix Tadmirable thing about this show is that it never once let us forget who the real star performer is.”

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 b ro k e n d o w n t h e b o u n d a r i e s 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. Their Sony catalog also includes: 2CELLOS and IN2ITION.

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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 314941-6309. Single tickets will be released August 15, 2015. CMSSL performances are also part of the Concert Pass Collaborative discount program for students.

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Group, feat.

Terell Stafford, Jeff Hamilton, Bob Stewart, Todd Williams, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

T h e P ro l o g u e V P re - P a r t y : S u p e rh e ro K i l l e r, w / M a t h i a s and The Pirates, Hands and Feet, Centipede presented by Farfetched, Cicero's, University City, 7:00 p.m.

Charly Bliss, w/Bruiser Queen, Town Cars, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Wild Belle, w/Wildhoney, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

F re e K a r a o k e w / K J S h e e l , Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

American Idle, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 15

Jazz at Lincoln Center Group, feat.

Terell Stafford, Jeff Hamilton, Bob Stewart, Todd Williams, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

92.3 WIL Hot Country Nights, Presented by Ford – Eric Paslay, Ballpark Village, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m.

Symphony Where You Worship, Second Baptist Church, Richmond Heights, 7:00 p.m.

B r a i n w a v e s , w / F re e t h i n k e r, BlueBerry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Falling Fences, Wildey Theater, Edwardsville, 7:00 p.m.

Local Cover/Unplugged Night, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Fight for Midnight, w/Jeske Park, Phi, Ghost, The Public, Cicero's, University City, 7:00 p.m.

C2 and the Brothers Reed, w/The Flood Brothers, The Demo, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Spun, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 16

STL Symphony Concert: From the Canyon to the Stars, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

To r r e s , w / P a l e h o u n d , T h e Firebird, St. Louis, Doors, 7:00 p.m.

Story of the Year, w/Fivefold, The Hush List, Make Room, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Jake's Leg, Wildey Theater, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

Sleazy, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Red Zero, w/Midwest Avengers, Discrepancies and Mr. I, Cicero's, University City, 8:30 p.m.

All Them Witches, w/Ranch Ghost, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Split Lip Rayfield, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Lil Wyte, The Young Therobreds w/TrainOfThought, John Boi, Trigga, HippyTurf, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

County Line Light, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Aton, 3:00 p.m.

Spun, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 17

Wi n t e r Wa r m U p , C i c e ro ' s , University City, 4:00 p.m.

Torn At The Seams EP Release w/ Caducus, Hazer & Guests, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Hoosier Daddys, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 2:00 p.m.

Whiskey Dixon, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 6:00 p.m.

American Idle, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 18

7 Minutes In Heaven, Broadside w/Mariana City, Life On Broadway, This Is Our Dance, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

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

Oxbow and Moor w/Killj, Ben Martsolf, Dan Johanning, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Spun, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 19 Dude Bro Duo, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 20

Bjorn Ranheim, Shawn Weil and Friends, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Warren Wolf & Wolfpack, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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Jay & Waylon, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 21

Warren Wolf & Wolfpack, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Slow Down Scarlett, Animals in Hindsight, JOEL, Cicero's, University City, 7:00 p.m.

Enforcer, Warbringer, Cauldron, Exmortus, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

County Line, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 22

Warren Wolf & Wolfpack, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

92.3 WIL Hot Country Nights presented by FORD – Parmalee, Ballpark Village, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m.

STL Symphony Concert: Mahler 5, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 10:30 a.m.

STL Symphony Concert: Romantic Favorites, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Tom Chapin, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Pepperland – The Beatles Revue, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:30 p.m.

The Road to Pointfest 2016 w/A New Breed, Sozorox, Disguise The Limit, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Blk Juptr feat. Smino w/Monte Booker, Jean Deaux, Bryant Stewart, Jay 2, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Ross & Steve, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m.

Champagne Fixx, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 23

Warren Wolf & Wolfpack, Jazz at

the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

STL Symphony Concert: Mahler 5, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Duo Bandini-Chiacchiaretta, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

The Hillside Barons and Surco, Cicero's, University City, 8:00 p.m.

Local Tribute Showcase feat.

Safety Third: A Tribute to Green Day, Tom Joad and the Ghosts (RATM), Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Exotype, Like Monroe w/Alice Alive, We Are Descendants, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Brother Lee and The Leather Jackals, The Wilderness, Dibiase, LoopRat, Ramona Deflowered, Billy Brown, DJ Joe Lucky, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Stephen Kellogg & His Band w/ Anthony D'Amato, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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The Arts Edwardsville's own Steve Hartman

Artist's works to be exhibited at EAC

By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge

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he paintings of Edwardsville resident Steve Hartman will be on display in the Edwardsville Arts Center's next exhibit entitled "Steve Hartman: Colorplay." The exhibit opened Jan. 8 and runs through Feb. 5.

Hartman, born and raised in Edwardsville, uses his experiences growing up in a small town, as well as raising his three sons in that same town, as muse for his pieces. Hartman noted that the scenes he paints today are similar to what he painted back in his days at Edwardsville High School as an art student of his mentor, the late Dennis DeToye.

Upon graduating from EHS, Hartman attended Eastern Illinois University where he earned a B.A. in Art with an emphasis in Graphic Design.

Hartman made the transition in 1992 from using his talent with a paint brush to incorporating his art skills on a computer in the business world. As a graphic designer and currently creative director at Falk Harrison in St. Louis, Hartman has helped market non-profit and corporate clients on a global scale.

Throughout his career, Hartman has received numerous design awards and has been featured in design publications for his work.

He has also served as a board member for the Edwardsville Arts Center for the past 10 years and is a past National

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Steve Hartman's painting of North Side Dairy Haven.

Board Member of AIGA, The Professional Association for Design.

Hartman's love for painting resurfaced about two years ago when, he points out on his

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Steve Hartman's painting of the Wildey Theatre. His works will be on display at the Edwardsville Arts Center Jan. 8 to Feb. 5.

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website www.stevehartmanart. com, that he began painting personal scenes and still lifes after being inspired by realist painters like Edward Hopper and Wayne Theibauld.

These more recent paintings focus around Hartman's passions his love for his family, community and food. Food? Yes. "It’s the basics in life that make our days so enjoyable," Hartman's website notes. "A cold soda straight out of the ice chest on a hot day. A giant bag of popcorn at the drive-in.

The perfect glass of white wine – or let’s face it, the whole bottle."

While the everyday person may see these things as what they are – a drink, a snack or adult beverage – Hartman is inspired to capture the beauty in their simplicity and puts a whimsical spin to it. His knack of capturing the essence of everyday items like a windmill at an area apple orchard or the place setting at his favorite local bar resonates with fans too. His pieces tend to either take viewers back to memories growing up in the Edwardsville area or back to similar memories in their own lives growing up in a different small town. Hartman's paintings are representative of that slice of Americana that people relate to fondly no matter where they grew up.

Hartman's painting's are also never boring or overly serious as he brings the subjects to life in a fun and quirky way through exaggerated colors and free form brush strokes.

Although Hartman has a portfolio filled with posters, photography and paintings, he will be displaying only his paintings this time for the EAC's Colorplay exhibit. "It's what I have been focusing my artist development on over the last three years. . . and

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I'm excited to share it at the EAC," Hartman said. "I will be showing my #socialques series of mixed media pieces at the Edwardsville Library later this spring."

Hartman's exhibit name, "Colorplay" is a fitting one. "My paintings are full of color. When you get up close to each piece, you'll see a lot of color being used for the highlights and the shadows," he said. "I never use black in my paintings, and try to achieve the darks only with darker pigments. Overall, I would say my paintings are bright and fun when color is concerned."

Two pieces in the exhibit that Hartman is excited about showing are "D'oh!" and "Union v Liberty." "'Do'h!' is a 30-inch donut sitting on a 48 inch field of pink. Its makes me chuckle each time I see it, and certainly when I painted it," Hartman said. "I enjoy painting food and culinary themes, and when I was about to eat a donut with sprinkles, I just thought it would make a great painting."

"What is interesting about this painting, is that the size was determined by the ration between a real candy sprinkle, and the diameter of the nozzle of a large tube of oil paint," Hartman added. "The sprinkles were painted simply by squeezing the paint straight out of the tube onto the canvas. I think they are still drying today, and I painted it last year."

Hartman explained that his "Union v. Liberty" painting is a piece that is taken from a George Washington quote from his farewell address - "Your union ought to be considered as a main prop of your liberty, and that the love of the one ought to endear to you the preservation of the other." "I take an actual U.S. flag

and dissect into individual parts and re-assemble them on the painting in such a way that they still reliant on each other. Some would say it is disgracing the American Flag, and others would argue it celebrates our American liberties," Hartman said.

His love for the Edwardsville community is apparent in several of his paintings, including one of the The Wildey Theater and Once Upon a Town which most will recognize as the old signage that was located at the original location of Once Upon a Toy on Route 159.

Hartman continues to give back to the community he adores. He has regularly donated proceeds from the sale of his original paintings and giclée prints, such as The Wildey Theater and Once Upon a Town, to local non-profits and causes, including the Children’s Museum of Edwardsville, Edwardsville Arts Center and The Main Street Community Center.

But for this Midwest boy at heart, Hartman's work remains about capturing the meaningful moments in his life and sharing them. “My work is truly about the moment," he said. "Each thing I paint has to move me somehow and be meaningful to capture as far as the experience.

From a visual standpoint, if there’s a dynamic angle or color, that visual interest paired with a special moment is something I want to paint and what moves me the most.”

Steve Hartman: "Colorplay" opens at the Edwardsville Arts Center located at 6165 Center Grove Road in Edwardsville on Jan. 8. The EAC is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Above, the Jazz at the Lincoln Center Group. Below, Warren Wolf.

Warming up a chilly month What's happening in the St. Louis area For The Edge A number of programs, events and activities have been scheduled in the St. Louis area in the coming month.

Here's a look: • David Gregory “How’s Your Faith?: An Unlikely Spiritual Journey” – January 14, 7:30pm JCC Staenberg Family Complex – Arts & Education Bldg, 2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146 $20 http://www.stljewishbookfestival.org/BookendEvents.html http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2226608 When David Gregory was a reporter covering the White House, President George W. Bush asked him a question: “Gregory, how’s your faith?” Raised by a Catholic mother and a Jewish dad, David Gregory had a strong sense of Jewish cultural and ethnic identity, but no real belief—not until his marriage to a Protestant woman of strong faith inspired him to explore his spirituality, not just for himself but for the family they would soon start. How’s Your Faith? is Gregory’s moving journey that ultimately asks us all: Who do we want to be and what do we believe? David Gregory is the former moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press. He previously served as Chief White House Correspondent for NBC News during the Presidency of George W Bush. He traveled with the President on 9-11 and during Mr. Bush’s first visit to Ground Zero after the attacks. From the White House, Gregory covered the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and earned a reputation as the toughest questioner in the press corps.

• Jazz at Lincoln Center Group featuring Terell Stafford, Jeff Hamilton, Bob Stewart, & Todd Williams, January 14-15, 7:30pm & 9:30pm Ferring Jazz Bistro (Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization) 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 $35; $10 Students http://www.jazzstl.org/experience/artists/jazz-at-lincolncenter-group-featuring-terell-stafford-jeff-hamilton-bobstewart-todd-williams/ Jazz St. Louis and Jazz at Lincoln Center team up to present an all-star line-up of musicians from Jazz at Lincoln Center.

These musicians bring world-class performance and education to the Jazz at the Bistro stage with a powerhouse group you won’t find anywhere else. Featuring Terell Stafford on trumpet, Jeff Hamilton on drums, Bob Steward on tuba, and Todd Williams on saxophone, this is sure to be one of the hardest swingin’ shows of the season!

• The Delmar Loop Ice Carnival – January 15 & 16 The Delmar Loop https://www.facebook.com/events/1616512401947791/ The 2016 Loop Ice Carnival kicks off Friday, January 15th with the Snow Ball at the Moonrise Hotel. Saturday, January 16th enjoy 50+ Ice Sculptures, $1,000 in Ice Cubes Give Away, Putt-Putt Pub Crawl, Human Dog Sled Races, Frozen Turkey Bowling, Ice Demonstrations, Stilt Walkers, Fire Performers, and much more!

• Rob Endicott & Friends, January 16, 7:30pm & 9:30pm Ferring Jazz Bistro (Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization) 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 $15; $10 Students http://www.jazzstl.org/experience/artists/rob-endicottfriends/ Rob Endicott is a classically trained trumpeter, receiving his Master’s degree from the famed Julliard School of Music in New York City in 1988. In the late 1980s and early 1990s,

he freelanced in and around the New York City area. While pursuing post-Master’s studies at the Rotterdam Conservatory in The Netherlands in the early 1990’s, Endicott performed with the Rotterdam Symphony and appeared on several recordings and television broadcasts, sharing the stage with such classical music icons as Mstislay Rostropovich and Riccardo Muti. Currently, in addition to his “day job” as a partner at the international law firm Bryan Cave LLP, he remains very active musically with his own groups, and as a sideman on other projects in the jazz and blues genres. Endicott has shared the stage with Javier Mendoza’s Estereotipo at the Bistro on many occasions, and has recorded with Mendoza, as well as the Jim Stevens Group.

Recent years have seen Endicott on stage with the Johnnie Johnson Band, the Soulard Blues Band, Anita Rosamond, Park Avenue Jazz, and the John Farrar group, in addition to opening for such legendary blues acts as Bobby “Blue” Bland and Jerry “the Iceman” Butler. He also played with Roland Johnson and the Voodoo Blues Band, which band won the Best Blues Artist in the 2011 Riverfront Times Readers’ Poll. For this engagement, Edicott has assembled an all-star group featuring pianist Adam Maness and drummer Montez Coleman.

• Warren Wolf & Wolfpack, January 20-23, 7:30pm & 9:30pm Ferring Jazz Bistro (Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization) 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 $25; $10 Students http://www.jazzstl.org/experience/artists/warren-wolfwolfpack/ Throughout its history, jazz has been revitalized with a continual evolution of style, fresh transformations in expression, bold leaps into the free improvisational sphere, and most importantly the arrival of young artists who, while steeped in the past, have an eye to the future of the idiom.

Among the most important young jazz stars in that vein is vibraphonist Warren Wolf. Wolf, a multi-instrumentalist who has also honed his chops on drums and piano since age three, is following in the footsteps of vibes masters Bobby Hutcherson and Stefon Harris by becoming a member of the SFJazz Collective (both of whom precede him in the vibes chair). Wolf dazzled audiences at the Bistro last season over two nights (performing with Tia Fuller and Sean Jones), showing off his beautiful melodic touch right alongside his virtuosic chops.

• Ptah Williams Quartet, January 27-28, 7:30pm & 9:30pm Ferring Jazz Bistro (Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization) 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 $15; $10 Students http://www.jazzstl.org/experience/artists/ptah-williamsquartet/ The legendary Ptah Williams is St. Louis’s most revered pianist. He has performed with Freddie Hubbard, George Benson, James Moody, and many other household names of jazz throughout his storied career. More recently, he has been awarded numerous RFT Awards for best jazz musician and recorded albums for local label Autumn Hill Jazz.

• Funky Butt Winter Warmup, January 29-30, 7:30pm & 9:30pm Ferring Jazz Bistro (Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organization) 3536 Washington Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 $20; $10 Students http://www.jazzstl.org/experience/artists/funky-buttwinter-warmup/ Leave behind your winter woes and warm up at the Bistro with the Funky Butt Brass Band! Featuring some of the most talented St. Louis musicians who respect and revere the New Orleans brass band tradition, the FBBB takes classic New Orleans brass tunes and gives them a twist in the style of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band and Bonerama.

The bands energetic shows and rowdy stage presence has won over audiences and critics alike, recently being named St. Louis’s Best Band by GO! Magazine readers.

• Waldorf School Open House, January 30, 10am – Noon 915 North Elm Avenue, Webster Groves, 63119 Free http://waldorfstl.org/ The Waldorf School invites parents to (re)Think What’s Possible at their Open House January 30th. ). Attendees will enjoy a day in the life of a Waldorf School student, tour the campus, participate in activities and experience first-hand why Waldorf is the fastest-growing educational movement in the world. The school’s faculty and board members as well as parents of children currently enrolled in the school will also be on hand to answer questions. Reservations for their Open House can be made by calling 314-962-2129. Childcare will be provided.

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he Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents The Lion in Winter by James Goldman, directed by Edward Stern. This classic portrayal of royal scheming and family feuding runs January 6–31 on the Browning Mainstage of the LorettoHilton Center for the Performing Arts.

Curtain times are Tuesdays at 7 pm; Wednesdays-Fridays at 8 pm; selected Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm; Saturday matinees at 4 pm; selected Saturday nights at 8 pm; Sunday matinees at 2 pm; and selected Sunday evenings at 7 pm.

It’s Christmas in 1183 at the English royal palace in Chinon, France, and King Henry has his guard up. For the holiday, he is temporarily releasing his wife, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine, from the imprisonment he imposed on her 10 years ago. Although married and part of the same court, the two are political rivals.

Henry has yet to declare an heir, though he favors their youngest son John, a spoiled and childish teenager. However, Eleanor wishes to see their oldest son Richard, a seasoned battlefield hero, inherit the throne.

The two, along with their sons, which also includes the overlooked and resentful Geoffrey, plot, deceive and scheme against each other, form and change alliances, and berate and betray each other all in less than 24 hours.

Adding to the problems is King Philip II of France, who wrestles with King Henry over a treaty, involving the land of Vexin as well as Philip’s half-sister Alais who also happens to be Henry’s mistress.

Everyone knows holidays with the family are stressful, but the royal family’s trials and tribulations have the power to change the fate of nations.

Here’s what you can expect from the regal dramedy now playing at The Rep… Inspired by true events Playwright James Goldman tells a fictional story about the real-life Plantagenet family whose rule over England began in the late 12th century with King Henry II and his wife, the formidable Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. History buff or not, the names of many characters will ring some bells with audience members, such as Richard the Lionheart and his brother Prince John, who, for example, were featured as a war hero and villain, respectively, in Robin Hood.

In fact, The Lion in Winter is the perfect example of a specific genre called historical fiction, which comprises narratives that take place during a significant time period in the past and often takes artistic license with actual events and personages. Unlike Robin Hood though, all of Lion’s main characters were actual people.

Goldman explained his creative process when developing the story revolving around the real-life King Henry, Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine and their sons. “I know that I have never met these characters; I made them up,” he has said. “I read about the things they did.

I studied them and then imagined what they felt and thought and said and wanted from their lives. What they were really like, of course, no one will ever know.”

Political warfare The Lion in Winter may take place in medieval times, but its political drama is just as relevant and as fascinating as popular TV shows today that show the cutthroat world of modern politics, such as House of Cards, The Good Wife and Scandal. Although Lion’s events and conversations did not actually take place at Chinon during Christmas 1183,

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Goldman’s characterizations are based on facts that showed a family whose members were constantly at war with each other – sometimes even literally.

For example, Eleanor of Aquitaine, who was known to be a strong and revered woman of her time like her depiction in the play, and her sons did revolt against King Henry II in 1173, and as a result, he imprisoned Eleanor for years. Also, based on their recorded historical behavior, it does indeed seem that Henry favored John, and Eleanor favored Richard. After Richard became king and was captured while returning from the Third Crusade, John tried to seize control of the throne, but his plans were thwarted, largely by the actions of Eleanor. John was banished for a couple of years but eventually reconciled with Richard, who was freed after his kidnappers were paid a hefty ransom; Richard named his younger brother as his heir in 1196, and John inherited the throne in 1199 after Richard’s death.

All in the family In addition to the political trials and tribulations, the Plantagenets also had their fair share of soap opera-worthy familial bonds. Before her marriage to Henry, Eleanor was married to King Louis VII of France, but after the Crusades put a strain on their relationship, and after several years of failing to produce a male heir, their

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marriage was annulled in 1152. Eleanor married Henry three months later, and they would become King and Queen of England in 1154. Eleanor’s ex-husband went on in his second and third marriages to father Alais Capet, who would eventually become King Henry II’s mistress, and his successor King Philip II who would become an adversary of the entire Plantagenet family. The Lion in Winter depicts the complicated family ties, and even includes a line from Eleanor in which she introduces herself to Philip by telling him: “I’m Eleanor, who might have been your mother.” A fact that’s all too true!

Originally staged in 1966, The Lion in Winter spawned an Oscar-winning 1968 film adaptation starring Peter O’Toole and Katharine Hepburn. The play also serves as a narrative inspiration to the hit television series Empire, which features a dynastic family torn by in-fighting.

The Rep has assembled a stacked cast to bring Henry II’s clan to life. The aptly named Jeffrey King (A Streetcar Named Desire, 1986) plays King Henry, and Rep veteran Carol Schultz (The Winslow Boy, 2015) plays his wife/nemesis Eleanor. Their three sons are the aggressive military hero Richard (Grayson DeJesus), manipulative middle child Geoffrey (Wilson Bridges) and spoiled teenager John (Kurt Hellerich of 2012’s The Comedy of Errors). Adding to the intrigue are Angela Janas as Henry’s

mistress, Alais, and Ryan Zachary Ward as the French King Philip Capet.

Led by Stern, the creative staff includes scenic designer Joe Tilford, costume designer Mathew J. LeFebvre, lighting designer Thomas C. Hase, sound designer Rusty Wandall and stage manager Tony Dearing.

Tickets start at $17.50 (previews) and $21 (regular performances). To purchase, visit The Rep Box Office, located inside the Loretto-Hilton Center, charge by phone by calling (314) 968-4925 or visit The Rep’s Online Box Office at http://www.repstl.org.

The Loretto-Hilton Center is located at 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University).

The Rep is partnering with the Saint Louis Art Museum to enhance the patron experience of The Lion in Winter.

Participants can take a free one-hour tour through SLAM’s collection, featuring depictions of social class distinctions and tales of intrigue. No reservations are required and more information can be found at http://www.slam.org.

For additional information about The Rep’s production of The Lion in Winter, including a guide introducing the characters, plot and background on the play, photos related to the production and more, visit The Rep’s comprehensive public website at http://www.repstl.org.

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Casting has been announced for the St. Louis engagement of Disney’s "Newsies". The Tony Aw a r d - w i n n i n g p r o d u c t i o n will begin performances at t h e F a b u l o u s F o x T h e a t re o n Tuesday, January 19 for a limited e n g a g e m e n t t h ro u g h S u n d a y, January 31.

The production features Joey Barreiro as “Jack Kelly”, Steve Blanchard as “Joseph Pulitzer”, Morgan Keene as “Katherine”, Aisha de Haas as “Medda Larkin”, Stephen Michael Langton as “Davey”, Zachary Sayle as “Crutchie”, and John Michael Pitera and Ethan Steiner alternating the role of “Les.” Rounding out the cast are Mark Aldrich, Josh Assor, Bill Bateman, Josh Burrage, Kevin Carolan, Benjamin Cook, DeMarius Copes, Nico DeJesus, JP Ferreri, Sky Flaherty, Kaitlyn Frank, Michael Gorman, Melissa Steadman Hart, Stephen Hernandez, Meredith Inglesby, James Judy, Eric Jon Mahlum, Nicholas Masson, Alex Prakken, Michael Ryan, Jordan Samuels, Andrew Wilson, Chaz Wolcott, Iain Young and Anthony Michael Zas. In St. Louis, "Newsies" will play Tuesdays through Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. There will also be a 1 p.m. matinee on Thursday, January 28 and a 6:30 p.m. evening performance on Sunday, January 24. Tickets are available at the Fabulous Fox Box Office, by calling MetroTix at 314534-1111, or via the Internet at MetroTix.com. Orders for groups of fifteen (15) or more may be placed by calling 314-535-2900.

Ticket buyers are reminded that MetroTix is the only official ticket seller for all performances at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Ticket buyers who purchase tickets from a ticket broker or any third party should be aware that the Fabulous Fox Theatre is unable to reprint or replace lost or stolen tickets and is unable to contact patrons with information regarding time changes or other pertinent updates regarding the performance.

"Newsies", the new American musical, features a Tony Awardwinning score with music by eight-time Academy Award winner Alan Menken and lyrics by Jack Feldman, a book by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, "Newsies" is directed by Tony nominee Jeff Calhoun and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, who won a 2012 Tony Award® for his work.

T h e e n t i re c re a t i v e t e a m h a s reunited to bring the break-out smash musical to audiences across North America.

When it opened on March 29, 2012 "Newsies" was intended for a Broadway run of just 101 performances. The show’s fiercely devoted fans had other ideas, however; they propelled the show to a run of 1005 performances, attendance of more than 1 million and a gross of over $100M. While on Broadway, "Newsies" set and broke seven Nederlander Theatre house records and became the highest-grossing show from the 2011-12 Broadway season. The show received 23 major theatrical nominations – including eight Tony Award nods – and won Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics

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Set in New York City at the turn of the century, "Newsies" is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a ragged band of teenaged ‘"Newsies",’ who dreams only of a better life far from the hardship of the streets. But when publishing titans Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack finds a cause to fight for and rallies "Newsies" from across the city to strike for what’s right.

"Newsies" is inspired by the real-life ‘Newsboy Strike of 1899,’ when newsboy Kid Blink led a band of orphan and runaway "Newsies" on a two-week-long action against Pulitzer, Hearst and other powerful newspaper publishers.

The stage version introduces seven brand-new songs by the original team of Menken and Feldman, including a song written specifically for the tour called

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The St. Louis engagement of "Newsies" is presented by arrangement with the Fabulous Fox Theatre and is a subscription offering of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series.

The Fox to host "Madea on the Run"

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The Arts Artistic adventures Saint Louis Art Museum hosts St. Louis Modern

The Saint Louis Art Museum this fall presents St. Louis Modern, a major exhibition exploring the St. Louis region’s significant contributions to midcentury modern design through more than 150 objects drawn from the permanent collection and more than 30 museums and private lenders around the country. The ticketed exhibition will be on view from Nov. 8 through Jan. 31, 2016.

Organized chronologically and thematically, the exhibition traces the emergence of modern design and its embrace in St. Louis during a 30-year period bookended by the 1935 start of planning for a major national monument on the St. Louis riverfront to the 1965 completion of Eero Saarinen’s modernist masterpiece, the Gateway Arch.

St. Louis Modern features a wide variety of modern design objects and artworks that were designed or made by St. Louisb a s e d a rc h i t e c t s , a r t i s t s a n d designers; or purchased and used locally. In addition, galleries will highlight significant architectural commissions, public sculpture, murals and stained glass; and feature both rare and renowned examples of mass-produced design.

“Planned to coincide with the

50th anniversary of the completion of the Eero Saarinen’s magnificent Gateway Arch, St. Louis Modern highlights St. Louis artists, architects, and designers whose work helped shape the midcentury modern aesthetic in America and raised our city’s profile as a center of design locally, nationally and internationally,” said Brent R. Benjamin, director of the Saint Louis Art Museum. “The civic theme is echoed by the generosity of our many local lenders whose passionate collecting of this material underscores the enduring popularity of this movement.”

S t . L o u i s M o d e r n e x p l o re s several themes, including machine-age; aerodynamic design; mass-market design; the influence of architects and tastemakers; embellishments; and Scandinavian design. Design objects and artworks will include furniture, glass, silver and other metalwork, textiles and industrial design objects as well as paintings, drawings, photographs, models for sculpture, and stained glass.

Many have never been exhibited before and their makers have been rediscovered through new research conducted for the exhibition.

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Arts calendar Friday, Jan. 15

C a r l R i c h a r d s : M O N E Y. VISUALIZED, Coca, St. Louis, Runs until March 16.

Sunset Baby presented by The Black Rep 2015-26 Edison Series, Edison Theater, St. Louis, Runs until Jan. 31.

Arcangelo Sassolino: Not Human, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

Arlene Shechet: Urgent Matter, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

Interpretations: 15th Biennial Teapot Exhibition, Craft Alliance C e n t e r, S t . L o u i s , R u n s u n t i l March 20.

Lisa Yuskavage: The Brood, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3 .

Ned Vena: Paintings Without Borders 2, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

Peter Sutherland: Forests and Fires, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

Tala Madani, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

The Propeller Group, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Runs Until March 2.

T h e P e rc e p t i v e M e c h a n i s m , The Kranzberg Arts Center, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through Jan. 30.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Saturday, Jan. 16

C a r l R i c h a r d s : M O N E Y. VISUALIZED, Coca, St. Louis, Runs until March 16.

Sunset Baby presented by The Black Rep 2015-26 Edison Series,

Edison Theater, St. Louis, Runs until Jan. 31.

Arcangelo Sassolino: Not Human, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

Arlene Shechet: Urgent Matter, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

Interpretations: 15th Biennial Teapot Exhibition, Craft Alliance Center, St. Louis, Runs until March 20.

Lisa Yuskavage: The Brood, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

Ned Vena: Paintings Without Borders 2, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

Peter Sutherland: Forests and

Fires, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

Tala Madani, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, Runs until April 3.

The Propeller Group, Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, Runs Until March 2.

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

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

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

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

Enjoy.

County Seat Cafe 316 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville The County Seat is a nice, cheap place to get a bite to eat with outstanding service. The food is good, not great, but you get large helpings and they are continuing to evolve what they do, trying out new quirky menu items for customers. Check out the peanut butter and jelly pancakes when they're available and the horseshoes are good. Big salads and sandwiches, too.

Gilliganz Bar and Grill 7251 St. James Rd. Edwardsville This staple in Holiday Shores is a great place to grab a bite to eat. Check out the dog pizza, with chicken, tomatoes and onions and cooked in the dog sauce — featuring buffalo and barbecue sauce mixed together — it's delicious. There are plenty of other pizza and sandwich selections on the menu.

Mondays feature 40-cent wings after 8 p.m. Get the garlic parmesan wings. Be prepared to wait on Mondays though.

Lake House Restaurant 2 Holiday Point Pkway.

Edwardsville The Lake House Restaurant is located right on Holiday Shores Lake and is a great find. If gumbo is your thing then this is the place to get it. The chicken gumbo is humongous and good to the last bite. Good burgers, pizzas and plenty more available, too. It has a great quaint atmosphere in its small restaurant and features outdoor seating also.

Tucanos Brazilian Grill 1520 S. 5th St. St. Charles Sensational. I almost don't have the words to describe this meat mecca. For $25 order Tucanos Famous Churrasco and get

an infinity of grilled meats. Each table includes a stick with red at one end and green at the other. Green means go, red means stop. As long as you go green the grilled food keeps coming.

Anything from turkey wrapped in bacon to prime rib to grilled pineapple to salmon to chicken hearts, it's amazing the stuff they will bring. Also hit the buffet and grab a salad, some fried bananas and some scrumptious fried cheese. I'd recommend going in a group. It's a lot of fun and you'll be there awhile.

Steve's Hot Dogs on The Hill 2131 Marconi Ave. St. Louis If you like hot dogs with a quirky twist, then this is the place for you. The creation of Steve Ewing, the lead singer for The Urge, this place is awesome. It's small and only open for lunch hours Monday through Saturday, but worth a visit.

The Gorilla Mac and Cheese Dog is awesome, comprised of a smoked Nathan's hot dog, topped with creamy mac and cheese, bacon and French fried onions. The Bacon Bacon Jamaican is great too, with two slices of bacon, pepper jack cheese, jerk seasoning, bell peppers and sweet chipotle sauce.

There are plenty of other quirky dogs there, too. There is now a second location in the Tower Grove neighborhood.

Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill 215 Harvard Dr. Edwardsville Be prepared to wait when you visit this new hot spot in Edwardsville, but it's worth it. Make sure to check out the gator bites, they are fantastic. It's alligator meat fried in a corn meal breading. The catfish fillets are fried in the same corn meal breading and equally as good. There are also gator tacos and don't miss “Crabby Monday's Crab Leg Special.” A little pricey though.

Chubby's Warehouse Bar & Grille 1022 E. Broadway Alton Cheap and delicious. The burgers are fantastic here and extremely affordable. They also have a good buffalo chicken sandwich and good tacos. Maybe the best thing they offer is

their sweet corn nuggets, you can't go wrong with them. It's cash only so make sure you grab some before you go. Only knock is the service could be a little friendlier.

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

Huddle Bar & Grill 1101 Caseyville Rd. Suite J Caseyville It may look like your average bar, but get a load of the menu and quickly find out it's not. The food is definitely worth a visit. Steak night is a definite time to go. Get a New York strip steak and potato for $9.99. Check out the peanut butter bacon burger, the asparagus in balsamic sauce and the sweet potato fries drizzled with honey, all are delicious choices.

Strange Donuts 2709 Sutton Blvd.

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

Pirronne’s Pizzeria 1775 Washington St. Florissant The pizza here is amazing. They use provel cheese and have a slew of ingredients to go on top of their thin crust pies. During the day they have a great buffet lunch special, which also has a salad bar and soups and appetizers.

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2br, detached 1 car gar. covered patio in rear, appls, fp, carpet. $800/mo. 656-9423 Edw-2br 1ba, No pets.

2 car gar. Near SIUE. $795 + dep. Cr. ck.

MUST SEE! 656-3989.

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

710

SMOKE FREE Townhomes.

2br, 1.5ba $710 mo.

Great interstate access. Includes washer/dryer, water, sewer and trash service. No pets.

618-931-4700 www.fairway-estates.net

1BR Apartment Edwardsville Stove, fridge, washer, dryer, fireplace included, partially furnished, all utilities paid. $645.

Call 618-656-9200 1BR loft apt & 1BR duplex $585/mo. + dep No pets/smking. Credit Check. 656-8953

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

710

2 BR 1 BA Duplex, Collinsville: bsmt. fam. rm; lrg yd; W/D hkup; updated; lots of storage, nice area!

Must see! $625+dep.

Call 618-781-7692.

2BR Loft, newly remod new kit, ba, wndws/drs d/w, w/d hkups. $725 incl. w/s/t. 593-0173 2br, 1.5ba Townhome.

Glen Carbon, nice area! W/S/T incld.

Stove, refrig, dshwshr, patio. $610/mo + dep.

Call 618-781-7692 2br, 1.5ba Townhouse Close to bike trail. No pets. 1yr lse. G. Carbon 645-695/mo 288-9882 LUXURY 2 BRs located at 270 & 111 Gourmet kitchens, 2 bay windows, washer/dryer included.

WST included. Must See! $695. Call for our move-in specials!

(618)931-3333.

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

710

Duplex in Glen Carbon 2BR,1BA, unfinished w.o. basement. No pets/smkng. 1yr lease. $650/mo+dep.

520-9782

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Homes For Sale

805

Sunset Hill Cemetery 3 adjoining plots w/monument. Value $5925 for $4500.

Section 18. 719-239-0965

2 bdrm TH, 1.5 baths like new, $695.

NO PETS. 618-977-7222

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CONGRATUALTIONS TO DECEMBER TEAM LISTINGS AGENTS OF THE MONTH

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Edwardsville

O’Fallon/Shiloh

1012 Plummer Drive

1941 Frank Scott Parkway

618-655-4100

618-628-2400

NEW PRICE / OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

CONGRATUALTIONS TO DECEMBER TEAM SALES AGENTS OF THE MONTH BUTLER

THE MASSEY TEAM (618) 791-5024 OR (618) 791-9298

LISTED OVER $1.1 IN PROPERTIES THIS MONTH CONGRATULATIONS TO DECEMBER LISTING AGENT OF THE MONTH

Comfort and easy living in this well designed 2 story home featuring grand staircase, deluxe mill work, chef inspired kitchen finished LL, & oversized garage. $454,900 EDWARDSVILLE PR1025591 The Massey Team 618-791-5024/618-791-9298

OPEN HOUSE

CAROLYN KOESTER (618) 791-6712

LISTED OVER $300,000 IN PROPERTIES THIS MONTH

OPEN HOUSE

504 Lowden EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $649,900 Betsy Butler 618-972-2225

MARCUS REALTY GROUP

SECLUDED home in park like setting on 3 gorgeous wooded acres.

Al brick 3+ bed, 3 bath. Call for a comlete list of updates. $209,000 GLEN CARBON PR102465

1500 Dale TROY SUN 1-3 $259,500 The Massey Team 618-791-5024/618-791-9298

3309 Hershiser Ct. EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $629,500 The Massey Team 618-791-5024/618-791-9298

OPEN HOUSE

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(618) 972-2225 OR (618) 444-9903

CLOSED OVER $1.7 MILLION IN SALES THIS MONTH CONGRATULATIONS TO DECEMBER SALES AGENT OF THE MONTH

NORMA LINCK (618) 444-8733

112 Knights Bridge EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $598,500 Sandie LaMantia 618-978-2384

236 Oakshire Dr. East GLEN CARBON SUN 1-3 $349,900 Betsy Butler 618-972-2225

1876 Wellington Lane MARYVILLE SUN 1-3 $224,900 Karen Marcus 618-444-9903

5814 Staunton Rd. EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $129,900 Sheila Cox 618-593-7355

FEATURED LISTING

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Old world charm with all amenities you’re looking for in Edwardsville $189,900 EDWARDSVILLE PR102466

Updated 4 bdrm brick craftsman style home w/full walkout bsmt, fireplace, walk to downtown! 1 block to bike trail! $149,500 EDWARDSVILLE PR102450

Updates throughout and ready to call home! 2BR w/additional bdrm upstairs. Finished bsmnt with family & bonus room. Don’t wait to see this charming house! $134,000 EDWARDSVILLE PR102580

CHARMING move-in ready home with new carpet, reconditioned hardwood, remodeled kitchen & (stove & countertop) garage & 2 sheds! $128,900 EDWARDSVILLE PR102583

Extremely well built 1.5 story home welcomes you with open floor plan and fine finishes throughout. $538,500 EDWARDSVILLE PR102449

CLOSED OVER $1 MILLION IN SALES THIS MONTH

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SERVICE DIRECTORY BOB’S HANDYMAN SERVICE Remodeling & Repair Drywall Finished Carpentry Painting Ceramic Tile Build & Repair Decks Exterior House And Deck Washing Landscaping Blinds & Draperies Light Fixture & Ceiling Fans No Job Too Small

Insured Call Bob Rose 978-8697

LET ME FIX IT! HANDYMAN SERVICE • • • • • •

Remodeling Painting Carpentry Drywall Lighting & Ceiling Fans Electric Service Upgrade

Most Home Repairs Insured 20 Years Experience

Call Lee: (618) 581-5154

ELECTRICAL

Hellrung & Sons Quality Electrical

Service Upgrades, New & Old Home Wiring Service Calls & Trouble Shooting

No Job Too Small

TREE SERVICE

DEX’S TREE

SERVICE •Fully Insured •Tree Trimming •Tree Removal •Topping Experts •Stump Removal •Storm Clean-up •Bush Trimming •Spotless Clean-up Every Time •Crane Service

Free Estimates

TREE SERVICE

LAWN & LAWN & HOME CARE HOME CARE

TIM’S

TREE SERVICE

25 Years of Service Experience in Edwardsville

COMPETITIVE RATES • Expert Climbers • Expert Operators • Bucket Truck Service • Free Estimates • Tree Removal/Trimming • Stump Removal • Over Growth Maintenance • Full Line of Excavators • Fully Insured References Upon Request

Call or Text: 618-979-2006

www.dexstreeservice.com

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C OMMERCIAL & R ESIDENTIAL Fall Clean-Up Mowing Landscape Installation Irrigation Landscape Lighting

Insured

656-7725

GatewayLawn.com

AVERAGE JOE’S • Lawn Care • Leaf Removal • Clean Gutters • Painting: Interior & Exterior • Powerwashing • Commercial Window Cleaning Licensed & Insured

618-514-8058

Elite Outdoor Services

• Leaf Removal • Fall Clean-up • Mowing • Mulch • Aeration • Shrub & Tree Care • Landscape Installation • Power Washing

HOME REMODELING Darrell’s Carpentry Plus

Free Estimates

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Framing, Drywall/Tape/Paint

Over 20 Years Experience!

• Wallpaper • Specialty Painting • Inside or Outside Work • Power Washing • Deck Refinishing

HAUL ALMOST ANYTHING/ EVERYTHING

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Remove Unwanted Debris From Basement Garage, Attic; Wherever!

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(cell)

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PAINTING

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Call

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A+

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HAULING

DECKS/FENCES

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PAINTING

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15 yrs Experience

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DOORS EDWARDSVILLE AREA DOOR & FENCE

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• No job too small • Insured • Local • Will beat ALL competitors Written bids

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PLUMBING

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Caring Beyond Cleaning

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STARTS NOON SATURDAY

STOREWIDE SALE & CLEARANCE SAVE up to 80% off!

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299

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Table & 4 Chairs $

399

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