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What’s Happening

Beyond Grace Manor Owner eyes courthouse opportunity.

11 Art on the Square Big weekend planned in Belleville.

15 "Marigold Hotel"

Big names muster few big moments.

18 You Gotta' Eat Pirrone's Pizza in Florissant.

19 Circus Flora

A family favorite for 26 years.

20 Biking and hiking

Area trails offer plenty of opportunities.

22 Underwood returns

"American Idol" winner to perform in St. Louis.

Friday May 18___________

Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

• Frank Vignola w/ Vinny Raniolo, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• Whiskey River, Laurie's Place, • Faith Ringgold: American Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m.

• Hoodie Allen w/ The Chalkboyz, Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Runs through June 1.

• Fister w/ Everything Went Black, • Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, Sine Nomine, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through 7:00 p.m.

July 1.

• Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

• A Room Divided, The Eugene Field House & Toy Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Open>Sunday with Divine • 2012 Ar tists-In-Residence Sorrow, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, E x h i b i t i o n , C ra f t A l l i a n c e - Doors 8:00 p.m.

Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. • Hoosier Daddy's, 3:00 p.m.

Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs / Planet Boogie, 8:00 p.m., Fast through July 8.

Eddie's Bon Air, Alton • Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis • 2012 Show Me Show(case) Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. feat. Bo and the Locomotive, Little to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28. Horn, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors • Quintron and Miss Pussycat w/ 6:00 p.m.

Britches, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors • Frank Vignola w/ Vinny 7:30 p.m.

Raniolo, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, • Luther Dickinson and The 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Wandering, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, • Jam Session w/ Mo' Pleasure, Doors 8:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m. (Front Bar) / Hobo • Jay N Waylon, 3:00 p.m. / Jungle, 9:30 p.m. (Back Bar) , Planet Boogie, 8:00 p.m., Fast Laurie's Place, Edwardsville Eddie's Bon Air, Alton • The Chaotic Good w/ Thomas • Katie Herzig w/ Matthew & Drue, Drace, DJ Luxxter, The Perryman Jones, Old Rock House, Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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• Igor & The Red Elvises, Plush St. • Faith Ringgold: American Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m.

Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. • Show-Me Burlesque Fest, Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 Runs through June 1. p.m.

• Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, • Rhapsody in Blue, Powell St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis,

Saturday May 19___________

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

• In the Still Epiphany, Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through October 27.

• Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

• The NJT: Jacob and Jack, JCC Marvin and Harlene Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• A Room Divided, The Eugene Field House & Toy Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• 2012 Ar tists-In-Residence E x h i b i t i o n , C ra f t A l l i a n c e Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

• Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Runs through May 28.

Sunday May 20___________ • Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, noon to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

• Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

• Warhol's Polaroids: A Method E x h i b i t , S t . Lo u i s U n i ve r s i t y Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

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People Culinary expert looks for new challenge Grace Manor's owner mixes influences from Kentucky and Mexico

By STEVE HORRELL Of The Edge

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ebra Grace learned from her grandmothers that you can prepare food in different ways and come up with something good each time.

Take pinto beans.

Ida Grace came from Kentucky. She mixed the pinto beans with ham hocks, and she and her cousin would eat them cold, right out of the can. “It was really great, really wonderful,” said Debra Grace, who runs Grace Manor Restaurant, at 1801 N. Main St. in Edwardsville.

Her mother ’s roots, on the other hand, are in Mexico, and Grace’s maternal grandmother, Otilla Ferrel, began preparing her pinto beans by slow cooking them in water.

“Then she put garlic in, and when they were finished she drained them and mashed them and put cheese on them so they became refried beans. Both were pinto beans, just made differently.”

And cornbread.

One fried it, the other created corn tortillas.

While pinto beans and cornbread aren’t on the menu at Grace Manor, her grandmothers’ culinary influence – along with her mother ’s – were in the back of her mind when she decided to go to New York City and study at the French Culinary Institute. In 2008, she graduated with specialties in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management.

For about 10 years before that, Grace worked in Granite City, helping at-risk children.

“Because I enjoyed cooking, I felt I could express myself more creatively through cooking,” she said.

“Right now, being a restaurant owner is really a lot of work,” she says with a laugh. “You have to wear a lot of hats.”

Edwardsville’s diversity and progressivism appeal to her.

After her culinary training, she returned to Edwardsville. She began talking to the owners at the Klingel House Tea Room, an historic two-story brick building that now houses Grace Manor.

“I was looking for something unique, and I found that building and that area to be unique,” she said. “It’s a place you can go and sit on the deck and look at nature and see animals. It’s shaded, and it’s just a beautiful environment.”

She purchased the pre-Civil War building on April 15, 2009.

At one time there was a brewery next door to the building.

Underground were a series of tunnels that connected to the Underground Railroad, a series of secret routes and safe houses

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Above, Grace Manor at 1801 N. Main St. in Edwardsville. Below, Debra Grace. used by 19th century slaves.

Grace purchased the building and kept it open for a monthand-a-half. “There was no ‘For Sale’ sign, and no outward information about selling the

house,” she said. “I kept it kind of quiet and we just tried to make a smooth transition.”

Then she closed it down for a while.

She removed the wallpaper,

painted the walls and put up artwork that she changes with the seasons. The menu changes with the seasons as well. Grace Manor now serves brunch, lunch and dinner.

To compete with the dozens of restaurants in the area, Grace says she has created a niche by buying from local vendors and from the Goshen Market.

What she offers isn’t fast food.

Making the kale chips, for example, involves cutting the stub, rubbing it with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkling it with sea salt, and baking it at 225 degrees for 30 minutes.

“They come out crisp,” she said.

“You can hold them up to the light. But it’s rather labor intensive to make a chip.”

The egg salad is made without mayonnaise: it’s held together with a bit of caper juice, some pickle juice, and mustard.

Grace is one of three people who are interested in moving a small restaurant into the first floor of the Madison County Administration Building in downtown Edwardsville.

Fiona’s Family Restaurant moved out on March 2, the latest of a string of restaurants that have tried to make a go of it there.

Recently the three offered their proposal to Kurt Geschwend, supervisor of Madison County Buildings and Lands: Grace; Luis Ybarra,

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of Granite City; and Ron Townsend, who is from the St. Louis area.

Grace made a brief proposal to the county’s Buildings Committee recently. Geschwend said he would meet again with Townsend and Ybarra and then make a recommendation in June to the Buildings Committee.

Committee member Tom McRae, R-Alton wished her well. “If you get people saying ‘You should go,’ I think you could really be successful,” he told her.

After the meeting, Grace, who has worked down the street at Sacred Grounds, said she has talked to county workers, attorneys and others who have told her that they would eat there if they came to feel that the food was healthful and reasonably priced.

Grace is proposing to start by offering three salads, four sandwiches, and two soups for lunch.

The breakfast offering would include scrambled eggs, brown rice and fresh fruit.

Among the sandwich offerings would be hamburgers, tuna salad and egg salad.

Then there are the grilled cheese sandwiches that includes a mix of Swiss, Provolone, and Mozzarella cheese.

Between the pieces are carmelized onions and seared mushrooms, on a five-grain bread.

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People People planner Forest Service announces photo contest The U.S. Forest Service today announced its My Neighborhood Forest photo contest, celebrating America’s urban and community forests.

The Grand Prize winner will re c e i v e $ 2 0 0 i n o u t d o o r g e a r courtesy of the National Forest Foundation.

The contest, which runs from A p r i l 11 – J u l y 2 2 , s e e k s t o highlight the natural beauty that spring and summer bring to U.S. neighborhoods, communities and cities, as well as the crucial role of trees in the places we call home.

Those interested in competing should visit Challenge.gov for more details on the prizes and contest rules.

Urban forests broadly include urban parks, street trees, landscaped boulevards, public gardens, river and coastal promenades, greenways, river corridors, wetlands, nature preserves, natural areas, shelter belts of trees and working trees at industrial brownfield sites. “Urban forests are different from the forests you might normally think of, but they are functioning, hard-working ecosystems just the same,� said Tidwell. “As our neighborhoods warm u p , t re e s a dd a c ru c i a l element of beauty to the places where we live, learn and work.

We hope this photo contest will encourage people to go outside this season, and maybe they’ll learn a little more about their own neighborhood forests in the process.�

With 80 percent of the nation's population in urban areas, there are strong environmental, social, and economic cases to be made for the conservation of green spaces to guide growth and revitalize city centers and older suburbs.

Urban forests, through planned connections of green spaces, form the green infrastructure system on which communities depend. This natural life support system s u s t a i n s c l e a n a i r a n d w a t e r, biodiversity, habitat, nesting and travel corridors for wildlife, and connects people to nature. T h e F o re s t S e r v i c e ’ s U r b a n and Community Forestry office is actively engaged in more than 7,000 communities across t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s , p ro v i d i n g t e c h n i c a l , f i n a n c i a l , re s e a rc h and educational services to l o c a l g o v e r n m e n t , n o n - p ro f i t organizations, community groups, educational institutions and tribal governments. The mission of the U.S. Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. Recreational activities on our lands contribute $14.5 billion annually to the U.S. economy. The agency manages 193 million acres of public land, provides assistance to state and private landowners, and maintains the largest forestry research organization in the world.

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S e r v i c e . T h ro u g h c o m m u n i t y based strategies and publicprivate partnerships, the NFF enhances wildlife habitat, revitalizes wildfire-damaged landscapes, restores watersheds, and improves recreational resources for the benefit of all Americans. The NFF’s Treasured Landscapes, Unforgettable Experiences national conservation campaign is uniting public and private partners to conduct large-scale forest and watershed restoration and revitalize ecosystem resiliency in iconic N a t i o n a l F o re s t S y s t e m s i t e s around the nation.

Annual Whitaker Music Festival planned The Missouri Botanical Garden is setting the stage for its 19th annual Whitaker Music Festival.

The summer concert series features nine weeks of free music under the stars, Wednesdays, May 30 through July 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Free concert admission begins at

5 p.m. and last entry is at 9 p.m.

For more information, visit www. mobot.org/events/whitaker.

Whitaker Music Festival concerts will be held outdoors on the lawn of the open-air Cohen Amphitheater, just west of the ClimatronŽ dome. The 2012 performer lineup includes: • May 30 – Marquise Knox, a 21-year-old blues prodigy. • June 6 – Vince Martin, worldtraveled vocalist, guitarist and entertainer. • June 13 – Miss Jubilee and the Humdingers, blend of jazz, swing and rhythm and blues. • June 20 – The Rockhouse Ramblers, honky-tonk music and classic country swing. • June 27 – Hamiet Bluiett, jazz legend and champion of the baritone saxophone. • July 4 – Air National Guard Band of the Central United States – military tradition classics and jazz, big band and rock. • July 11 – Ryan Spearman Band, singer, songwriter and folk music multi-instrumentalist. • July 18 – Teresa Jenee, soulful, introspective vocalist and pianist. • July 25 – Aaron Kamm and

the One Drops, roots reggae and Mississippi River blues.

Whitaker Music Festival concerts will be held outdoors on the lawn of the Cohen Amphitheater, just west of the ClimatronÂŽ dome on the grounds of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. The concert series is the only time of year when picnicking is allowed on Garden grounds.

Visitors are welcome to bring their own picnic supper, baskets or coolers; no barbecue grills, f i re w o r k s , s p a r k l e r s o r p e t s .

Picnic fare and bar items will be available for purchase on site. The Garden is a tobacco-free campus; smoking is not allowed anywhere, indoors or outside, and visitors will be asked to extinguish or discard tobacco items. Soliciting is not permitted.

Wednesday evening admission is free after 5Â p.m. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. and last entry is at 9Â p.m.

The Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden also remains open late until 7 p.m. on concert evenings, with free admission after 5 p.m.

Lantern Festival exhibits will

not be lit during Whitaker Music Festival evenings.

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

Free parking is available on-site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer.

An additional concert entry site will be open on Tower Grove Avenue and Magnolia located on the south end of the Garden.

For more information, visit www.mobot.org/events/whitaker or call the recorded hotline at (314) 577-5100. In the event of i n c l e m e n t w e a t h e r, c h e c k t h e Garden’s website, Twitter feed (www.twitter.com/mobotnews) or Facebook page (www.facebook. com/missouribotanicalgarden) for immediate concert updates.

The Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is funded by the Whitaker Foundation, which supports St. Louis arts and parks to promote common heritage, celebrate diversity, and encourage vitality within the community.

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People People planner Greenville Graffiti Car Show planned Greenville will celebrate a classic American film Saturday, June 16 during the Greenville Graffiti Car Show. Bo Hopkins and Candy Clark, two of the stars of the 1973 movie “American Graffiti,” will sign autographs at the car show and participate in a special question and answer session prior to a showing of the movie at the Globe Theatre.

All activities will be held on Second Street and near the downtown square.

The show is open to cars and trucks from 1985 and older. Vehicles can be entered either for judging or display. Plaques will be given to the Top 40 selected by the judges. Free dash plaques will be provided to the first 100 entries. Registration is from 9 a.m. until noon with awards presented at 3 p.m. There will also be food, a deejay playing oldies music, and contests. “American Graffiti” will be shown at 4:00 p.m. at the Globe Theatre. Sh-Boom, a popular oldies band from St. Louis, will perform a free concert from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Bradford National Bank parking lot.

This year’s event is coordinated by the Greenville Tourism Office and Greenville Chamber of Commerce.

Our Common Ground is also sponsoring a Do It Yourself Street Faire that day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring robotics, metalworking, fishing and hunting technology, amateur radio, and more.

For more information, contact the Greenville Chamber of Commerce at (618) 664-9272.

Events planned at Cahokia Mounds The month of May at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will feature the fun and interactive Kids Day, and the popular Nature/ Culture Hike.

Those who enjoy the outdoors and learning about prehistoric Indian culture can join the popular three-mile Nature/Culture Hike on Saturday, May 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. An archaeologist and a naturalist will lead this free hike through several ecozones, explaining how the Indians used the plants for food, medicine, dyes and other purposes, as well as pointing out where mounds and other site features are located and what

excavations have revealed in those areas. Participants should come dressed for the weather and bring water and insect repellent. The hike will be canceled if it is raining.

Archaeological excavations at Cahokia Mounds begin in May and continue through June. Visitors are welcome to observe the digs Monday through Friday when they are in progress.

Cahokia Mounds will be open seven days a week starting April 30 through October. The Interpretive Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the grounds are open from 8 a.m. to dusk.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, is just eight miles from downtown St. Louis in Collinsville, Illinois off Interstates 55-70 (Exit 6) and I-255 (Exit 24) on Collinsville Road. There is no admission fee but a donation of $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $2 for students, and $15 for families is suggested. For more information or a calendar of events, call (618) 3465160 or visit www.cahokiamounds. org.

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Carrington will appear at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 7 at The Family Arena in St. Charles.

Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office and all MetroTix locations including Macy’s and select Schnucks video centers or on the web at www. metrotix.com.

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Carrington will appear at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 7 at The Family Arena in St. Charles.

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People People planner MoBOT plans summer events The Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., south St. Louis, has scheduled the following events.

For more information, visit www. mobot.org or call (314) 577-5100 or 1-800-642-8842 toll free May 26 through Aug. 19: “Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night,” an international exhibition of larger-than-life, lighted works of art from China, presented by Emerson. Experience one of China’s most treasured events and ancient traditions – the annual lantern festival. Elaborate outdoor sets crafted of silk and steel will celebrate Chinese culture through bold color, dazzling light and striking design. The exhibition offers visitors a unique opportunity to witness a spectacle rarely staged outside of Asia. View the art by day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (included with daytime Garden admission starting May 29; special rates apply May 26-28 for Lantern Festival Grand Opening Weekend). Experience the illuminated magic by night, Thursday through Sunday evenings, May 31-July 29 and seven nights a week, August 1-19 from 6 to 10 p.m. (last entry at 9 p.m.). Lanterns are lit at 8 p.m. Evening admission is $22 for adults, $10 for children (ages 3 to 12), $15 for Garden members and $5 for Garden members’ children. www.mobot.org/lanternfestival.

Throughout June: The Missouri Botanical Garden, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and Shaw Nature Reserve are celebrating National Pollinator Week, June 18 through 24, by dedicating the entire month of June to Picture-Perfect Pollinators.

Capture snapshots of butterflies, birds, bees and other pollinators in your own backyard, neighborhood or favorite locale and share your photos on the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Flickr account at http:// www.flickr.com/groups/1381284@ N20/. Browse our class lineup at www.mobot.org/classes for offerings throughout the month focused on the importance of pollinators. Learn more about National Pollinator Week at http://pollinator.org/ pollinator_week_2012.htm.

June 3: Cafe Flora Brunch.

S u n d a y s f ro m A p r i l t h ro u g h September, enjoy an a la carte menu and dining at the Spink Pavilion, overlooking the Garden’s central reflecting pools. Seating available inside and outside. (Brunch not offered Memorial Day weekend or Labor Day weekend.) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations available but not necessary; call (314) 577-0200.

Garden admission applies.

June 6: Whitaker Music Festival.

Free evening outdoor concert features Vince Martin, vocalist, guitarist and entertainer. Lawn seating; bring chairs or a blanket.

Picnicking is permitted after 5 p. m.; pack a picnic or purchase sandwiches and beverages on site. No pets, barbecue grills or smoking. Music begins at 7:30 p. m. Free admission after 5 p.m.; last entry at 9 p.m. The Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden remains open with free admission from 5 to 7 p.m. Cohen Amphitheater lawn. Sponsored by the Whitaker Foundation.

June 9: Frank Absher Book Signing: “KMOX: The Voice of St. Louis.” Author Frank Absher is a former announcer on KMOX who began assembling St. Louis media history in 1987. In 2001, he founded the St. Louis Media

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History Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to gathering and preserving St. Louis media history. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Garden Gate Shop. Included with Garden admission.

Fair Saint Louis lineup announced David N. Farr, chairman of the Fair Saint Louis Foundation and David A. Peacock, Chairman of the St. Louis Sports Commission today shared key highlights for this summer ’s 2012 Fair Saint Louis to he hosted on the grounds of the Gateway Arch on Wednesday, July 4, Friday, July 6 and Saturday, July 7. Programming highlights include: Wednesday, July 4 • 7 a.m. -- Fair Saint Louis activities will kick off with two new additions, a competitive four-mile run and a one-mile family fun run. Fair Saint Louis is partnering with the St. Louis Sports Commission on both events with proceeds supporting the Sports Commission’s efforts in attracting, creating and managing major sporting events for St. Louis that contribute to the overall quality of life for the region.

• 10 a.m. -- The 135th annual Veiled Prophet Parade themed “Around the World” • Noon. – Fair Saint Louis officially opens with the first of two air shows, including top civilian performers and military aircraft.

• 8 p.m. – The classic rock sister duo Heart headlines the Budweiser Main Stage (www.heart-music.com) and the spectacular US Bank/Enterprise RentA-Car Fireworks will conclude day one of the Fair.

Friday, July 6 • 4 p.m. – Gates open; programming throughout the afternoon will

feature live music, Kids Town and performances on the Cultural Stage.

• 8 p.m. – Third Eye Blind headlines the Budweiser Main Stage, bringing their popular alternative rock (www. thirdeyeblind.com) back to the Arch grounds followed by the US Bank/ Enterprise Rent-A-Car Fireworks.

Saturday, July 7 • 10 a.m. -- Gates open; programming throughout the day will feature live music, Kids Town and the performances on Cultural Stage.

• 8 p.m. – Dierks Bentley, the rising country star (www.dierks.com), will headline the Budweiser Main Stage.

His sixth album, HOME, debuted earlier this month in the #1 spot on Billboard’s Country Albums chart.

The US Bank/Enterprise RentA-Car Fireworks will follow his performance to conclude the 2012 Fair Saint Louis.

For additional details and updates to the schedule, visit www. fairsaintlouis.org.

“For more than 30 years, the grounds of the Gateway Arch have been home to this very special and beloved event, one that has hosted millions of visitors, generated countless memories and has garnered national attention as one of America’s most spectacular Independence Day celebrations,” said Farr. “Fair Saint Louis is for families, it’s for visitors, it’s for fun, and it’s for you. It’s Your Fair, and it’s the result of innumerable corporate and individual contributors providing financial support, volunteer services, donation of supplies and other valuable resources. On behalf of the Fair Saint Louis Foundation, I encourage all members of the community to get involved! As we like to say, Fair Saint Louis is “Where America Comes To Celebrate.”

“The St. Louis Sports Commission is excited to partner with the Fair

Saint Louis Foundation to kick off this year ’s Fair with two runs, a competitive four miler and a onemile fun run,“ said Peacock. “The mission of both our organizations focuses on contributing to the quality of life for all those who live in the St. Louis region as well as making our community a welcome place for visitors; pairing these runs with Fair Saint Louis is a great way to help celebrate our Nation’s independence for local St. Louisans and guests alike.”

Following the Fair Saint Louis festivities, the celebration will continue throughout the month of July with the Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts, with performances on July 13/14 and July 20/21 at Soldiers Memorial.

Additional details for both Fair Saint Louis and Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts will be announced later this spring.

Each year community volunteers, Fair Saint Louis staff and the Veiled Prophet Organization, in partnership with the National Park Service and the City of St. Louis, work together to promote St. Louis by bringing visitors downtown for the nearly month-long event. The name Fair Saint Louis acknowledges this event is produced by Saint Louisans, for Saint Louisans and their guests from all over the world. If members of the community are interested in volunteering, volunteer applications may be downloaded from the Fair Saint Louis website at www. fairsaintlouis.org.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Fox announces Broadway series The Fabulous Fox Theatre continues its 30-year tradition of bringing the best of Broadway to St. Louis audiences with the announcement of its 2012-2013 U.S. Bank Broadway Series.

Celebrating 30 years of Fabulous Broadway in 2012, Fox Associates is proud to present a seven-show subscription package featuring Broadway's hottest Tony Awardwinners and classic favorites. “The Book of Mormon,” winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical headlines this spectacular season as it makes its Fox debut. Also making its first St. Louis appearance is “War Horse,” the 2011 Tony Award-winner for Best Play.

Other new shows include current Broadway hits “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” and “Million Dollar Quartet” “Anything Goes,” winner of the 2011 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, will set sail for St. Louis and the timeless classic "Les Miserables" will return to the Fox Theatre stage in an allnew 25th Anniversary production.

The energetic and electric Blue Man Group will make a stop at the Fox during its first U.S. theatrical tour. U.S. Bank Broadway Series subscribers will also have the first opportunity to purchase tickets for St. Louis favorites “Wicked,” “Stomp,” and “Rock of Ages which will be featured as offseries specials.

"Les Miserables," October 1628, 2012 Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg's legendary musical, "Les Miserables," with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and new audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes.

The New York Times calls this Les Miserables, "an unquestionably spectacular production from start to finish." The London Times hails the new show "a five star hit, astonishingly powerful."

Blue Man Group, November 20-December 2, 2012 Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which c o m b i n e c o m e d y, m u s i c a n d technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The New York Times heralds th show as "One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged."

E! Entertainment News exclaims, "Blue Man Group" is what every live performance aspires to be."

The Baltimore Sun raves, "Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It's a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!" Blue Man Group is now on the road for its first U.S. theatrical tour.

"Priscilla Queen of the Desert," January 29-February 10, 2013 Bette Midler proudly presents the most outrageously fun B ro a d w a y m u s i c a l : " P r i s c i l l a Queen of the Desert!" This spectacular show tells the uplifting story of a trio of friends on a road trip of a lifetime, who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship in the middle of the Australian outback and end up finding more than they could ever have

dreamed. An international hit w i t h o v e r 5 0 0 d a z z l i n g , 2 0 11 Tony Award-winning costumes, Priscilla features a hit parade of dance-floor favorites including "It's Raining Men," "Finally" and "I Will Survive."

"The Book of Mormon," February 19-March 3, 2013 Nine 2011 Tony Awards say it's the Best Musical of the Year.

Vogue says, "It's the funniest musical of all time." And The New York Times says, "It's the best musical of this century." It's "The Book of Mormon," the Broadway phenomenon from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez. The Daily Show's Jon Stewart calls it "A crowning achievement. So good, it makes m e a n g r y. " C o n t a i n s e x p l i c i t language.

"War Horse," March 13-24, 2013 Winner of 5 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Play, War Horse is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship set in England in 1914. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey. This powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, t h a t b r i n g t o l i f e b re a t h i n g , galloping, charging horses strong enough for men to ride. "War Horse" is being presented by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and will be offered as a special to their subscribers.

"Million Dollar Quartet," April 23-May 5, 2013 "Million Dollar Quartet" i s t h e To n y Aw a r d - w i n n i n g

Broadway musical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the f a m e d re c o rd i n g s e s s i o n t h a t brought together rock 'n' roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together

by Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll" at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time.

"Million Dollar Quartet" brings that legendary night to life with a n i r re s i s t i b l e t a l e o f b ro k e n promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring timeless hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Great Balls of Fire," "I Walk the Line," "Hound Dog" and more.

"Anything Goes, "May 28-June 9, 2013 All aboard for this saucy and splendid production of Roundabout Theatre Company's "Anything Goes." Presented by Dance St. Louis, "Anything Goes" is the winner of three 2011 Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival and C h o r e o g r a p h y. O n e o f t h e greatest musicals in theater history, Cole Porter's first-class musical comedy is sailing to St. Louis, while it continues a triumphant run on Broadway.

When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention get tossed out the portholes as two unlikely pairs set off on the course to true love.

Peppering this timeless classic a re s o m e o f m u s i c a l t h e a t e r ' s most memorable standards, including "I Get a Kick Out of You," "You're the Top" and of course, "Anything Goes."

Off-Series Specials Three specials for the 20122013 season will be offered to subscribers for priority seating

before their public on-sale dates.

After breaking box office records and selling out in record time in three previous engagements, "Wicked" will defy gravity once again at the Fox December 12, 2012-January 6, 2013.

T h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l p e rc u s s i o n sensation "Stomp" returns to the Fox for a limited engagement January 11-13, 2013 presented by Dance St. Louis. Finally, "Rock of Ages" will return by popular demand May 24-26, 2013.

Disney's The Lion King, one of the Fox Theatre's 2011-2012 off series specials, plays the Fox August 15-September 2, 2012 and will also be available as a Swap One show for 2012-2013 U.S. Bank Broadway subscribers.

Current U.S. Bank Broadway s u b s c r i b e r s w i l l re c e i v e t h e i r re n e w a l i n f o r m a t i o n i n A p r i l with new subscriptions going on sale in late May. Dance St. Louis and Repertory Theatre of St. Louis subscribers w i l l a l s o re c e i v e i n f o r m a t i o n from those organizations about priority purchase of each organization's sponsored shows.

On-sale dates for individual shows will be announced later.

For more information, call the Fox Subscription office at 314535-1700. Groups of 15 or more should call 314-535-2900 for special rates and reservations.

The Broadway Series at the Fabulous Fox Theatre is presented by U.S. Bank.

Grand Center seeks dancers for fall event Grand Center Inc. invites individual dancers and dance troupes to apply for the sixth a n n u a l D a n c i n g i n t h e S t re e t

Festival, held Sept. 29 on outdoor stages in Grand Center.

Dancers and dance companies can submit an application, i n c l u d i n g a D V D o f a re c e n t performance through the May 18 deadline.

Participants will be notified of their acceptance by June 3 0 . To s u b m i t a p e r f o r m a n c e application, please contact Amy Johnson at 314-289-1517 o r a j o h n s o n @ g r a n d c e n t e r. o rg .

Submission forms may also be obtained at www.grandcenter.org.

All applications will be reviewed by a selection panel.

Hosting approximately 15,000 visitors each year, Dancing in the Street is one of the largest outdoor dance festivals in the region. Last year more than 1,000 dancers from 65 local and regional dance companies captivated audiences on four outdoor stages and on the streets of Grand Center. The juried street festival embodies the beauty, art and athleticism of dance, incorporating a variety of styles from traditional ballet to hip-hop and more.

Grand Center is the major arts and entertainment district in the St. Louis region and is home to more than 30 arts organizations that demonstrate the depth and diversity of the city’s cultural life.

The district hosts more than 1,500 cultural events each year and welcomes over 1.5 million visitors annually. Grand Center ’s artistic renaissance began with the restoration of Powell Hall and the Fabulous Fox Theatre and continues today with the growing vitality of restaurants, retail, commercial and residential development. For more information about Grand Center and Grand Center Inc. visit grandcenter.org.

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The Arts Arts calendar Thursday, May 17 Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

The NJT: Jacob and Jack, JCC Marvin and Harlene Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

A Room Divided, The Eugene Field House & Toy Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28.

Friday, May 18 Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

A Room Divided, The Eugene Field House & Toy Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28.

Saturday, May 19 Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

In the Still Epiphany, Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through October 27.

Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

The NJT: Jacob and Jack, JCC Marvin and Harlene Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

A Room Divided, The Eugene Field House & Toy Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Runs through May 28.

Sunday, May 20 Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, noon to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

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Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

The NJT: Jacob and Jack, JCC Marvin and Harlene Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28.

Monday, May 21 Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28.

Tuesday, May 22 Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28.

Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

A Room Divided, The Eugene Field House & Toy Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28.

Saturday, May 26 Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

In the Still Epiphany, Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis,

10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through October 27.

Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

A Room Divided, The Eugene Field House & Toy Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Runs through May 28.

Sunday, May 27 Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, noon to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

Currents 106: Chelsea Knight,

St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

A Room Divided, The Eugene Field House & Toy Museum, St. Louis, noon to 4:00 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28., Runs through May 28.

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Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

In the Still Epiphany, Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through October 27.

Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

A Room Divided, The Eugene Field House & Toy Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28.

Thursday, May 24 Faith Ringgold: American Quilts, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through June 1.

Currents 106: Chelsea Knight, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 1.

Warhol's Polaroids: A Method Exhibit, St. Louis University Museum of Art , St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 10.

A Room Divided, The Eugene Field House & Toy Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2012 Artists-In-Residence Exhibition, Craft Alliance Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 6:00 p.m., Runs through July 8.

Star Trek the Exhibition, St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs through May 28.

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The Arts Artistic adventures The Rep announces Mainstage schedule The Repertory Theatre of St. L o u i s ( T h e R e p ) i s p ro u d t o announce its 2012-2013 season of performances on the Mainstage, as well as the three productions to be performed by its Imaginary T h e a t re C o m p a n y ( I T C ) . T h e three productions to be included in the Studio Theatre season will be announced in July.

The Mainstage series opens at the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster U n i v e r s i t y ) , We b s t e r G ro v e s , on September 5, 2012 with Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical classic, Brighton Beach Memoirs.

Other productions in the Mainstage series, which continues through April 2013, include: the world premiere of Daddy Long Legs, an elegant musical love story with music and lyrics by Paul Gordon and book by John C a i rd ; T h e F o re i g n e r, a w i l d and wacky comedy by Larry Shue; Good People, a poignant look at the "haves" and "havenots" and a standout hit of the 2011 Broadway season by Tony Award-winner David LindsayA b a i re ; a f re s h a d a p t a t i o n o f Jane Austen’s timeless classic, S e n s e a n d S e n s i b i l i t y, b y J o n Jory; and the noir thriller Double Indemnity, a dark and treacherous view of the power of greed and desire by James M. Cain.

The Rep’s Imaginary Theatre

Company season of live, professional theatre for young audiences will include Hansel and Gretel: The Next Generation, A Gnome for Christmas and Annie Oakley.

For complete play descriptions, run dates, subscription package details, pricing and benefits, touring schedules (ITC) and a list of audience enrichment and accessibility options, please visit The Rep’s website at http:// www.repstl.org.

The Rep is also excited to co-present War Horse with the Fabulous Fox Theatre in their U.S. Bank Broadway Series M a r c h 1 3 - 2 4 , 2 0 1 3 . Wi n n e r o f f i v e 2 0 11 To n y Aw a r d s ® , including Best Play, War Horse is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship set in England in 1914.

Wa r H o r s e i s n o t i n c l u d e d in any Rep package, but subscribers to The Rep will have the opportunity to purchase full-price single tickets for any performance before they go on sale to the general public. For performances March 19-24, 2013, the prime center mezzanine section is reserved exclusively for purchase by Repertory Theatre of St. Louis season ticket holders until Labor Day, 2012.

An order form will be mailed to subscribers this summer.

The Rep’s 2012-2013 season subscription campaign is u n d e r w a y, w i t h p a c k a g e s available for the Mainstage and Studio Theatre series. Subscribers can save substantially over the

cost of purchasing individual tickets to shows and enjoy exclusive benefits by purchasing season tickets at The Rep Box Office (located inside the LorettoHilton Center) or by calling (314) 968-4925.

Subscription packages range in price from $87-$423 for six Mainstage shows and $93-$144 for three Studio Theatre shows.

Additional Mainstage Series discounts are also available for senior citizens (65 and older) and full-time students.

Subscription benefits include free parking at the Loretto-Hilton C e n t e r, s p e c i a l d i s c o u n t s a n d advance ordering opportunities, informative subscriber newsletters from Artistic Director Steven Woolf, free ticket "insurance" and free, unlimited ticket exchanges within the same production run, providing the ultimate in schedule flexibility.

P a re n t s c a n i n t ro d u c e t h e i r children to the wonder of live, professional theatre with special pricing that makes any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night a Family Night at The Rep! Young people (ages 10-18) can enjoy an entire Mainstage series of six plays for only $60 when purchased with a full-price adult subscription. Study Guides are available for free download from The Rep’s website to enhance the theatre-going experience with before- and after-the-show activities.

In addition, selected matinee and evening Mainstage performances feature free,

half-hour Post-Performance Discussions with the cast to discuss the play just performed; two evening performances in the final week of each Mainstage production are preceded by PreP e r f o r m a n c e P re s e n t a t i o n s t o introduce the world of the show.

The Rep is also pleased to offer accessibility services for sight- or hearing-challenged audiences.

The Mainstage theatre is equipped with an FM listening system for the hard of hearing.

Headsets are available FREE of charge at all performances. In addition, The Rep offers Open Captioning for the deaf or hard of hearing on the last Sunday matinee of each Mainstage production.

Blind or sight-impaired patrons may enhance their

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For information about these services, call the Box Office at (314) 968-4925. Deaf and speechdisabled patrons may use the Relay Missouri service by calling (800) 735-2466 (TTY) or (800) 735-2460 (voice).

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The Arts

Chesla blends art and nature Gogh-Getters to present new exhibit at Sacred Grounds

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge The harmony between art and nature and the elimination of that which is superfluous lies at the heart of artist Joe Chesla’s work.

Blending craftsmanship and technical expertise with the eastern sensibilities of balance, simplicity and economy of material, Chesla creates prints and sculptures that are stripped down to their purest forms.

Chesla’s work will be featured in a new exhibit opening this month at Sacred Grounds coffee house in Edwardsville. The exhibit is being presented by the Gogh-Getters arts group, which includes graphic designer and artist Kerry Smith, creative director of Blackdog Creative, and Linda Sanchez-Smith, former director of the Edwardsville Arts Center.

This will be the Gogh-Getters’ fourth exhibit at Sacred Grounds since the group formed last fall. The first show took place in November 2011 and featured the work of Deanna Chafin.

Since then, the work of artists Elizabeth Parris and the late Louie Badalamenti, who owned Rusty’s Restaurant in Edwardsville, have also been shown.

Chesla received his Master of Fine Arts from Utah State University and has exhibited internationally. He worked as a preparator at The Walker Art Center in Kansas City, and as head preparator at Kemper Museum of Art in Kansas City. He is also the recipient of numerous awards including Utah State University Arts Grant and Utah Arts Council Grant. He is currently an assistant professor at St. Louis Community College Meramec, and heads the sculpture department where he

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A piece by Joe Chesla that will be on display at Sacred Grounds in downtown Edwardsville. coordinates the sculpture program.

Chesla employs wood and metal parts to create sculptures that at first glance may appear random but are actually deliberately placed to form part of a larger story.

“My sculptural object work represents my continual search into the idea of ‘accordance.’

These forms develop intuitively, working with metal and wood, found and fabricated objects, seamlessly pairing the two ‘til there is a true partnering,” said Chesla in his artist’s statement. He goes on to state, “The context reflects personal aspects of my current position. I work to engage the viewer on a contemplative and meditative level, keeping

the effects internal and allowing grounded thought.”

He describes his work as challenging “conventional aesthetics, daring us to see art” in his sculptural hybrids of nature and industrialization.

Chesla also creates mineral-infused “rust” and “salt” prints by exposing specially-treated fibrous paper to the natural processes of oxidation.

Chesla states that his work, “emulates the beauty that lies within natural order and process, as well as its parallels to daily occurrences and activities.”

He also states that his work “commands

attention to that which is commonly found inconvenient, frequently detested, and often combated.” The traditions of beauty and craftsmanship play large roles in his work, according to Chesla.

“I rely heavily on the nature of materials and their ability to work as canvas and mediator to the situations I prescribe,” he states.

You can view Joe Chesla’s work May 19 through July 14. Sacred Grounds is located at 233 N. Main St. in Edwardsville.

To find out more about the Gogh-Getters, visit the group’s Facebook page under “The Gogh-Getters”.

Single tickets for Muny shows on sale June 2 The dates for The Muny’s 2012 season were announced recently. “The major through-line that connects the 2012 Muny shows is, they’re all great entertainment,” says The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. KMOX-CBS Radio has predicted that 2012 will be “a season that will make Muny ticket holders stand up and cheer.”

Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan also had an announcement. “We are excited to now offer the option of paying for renewals in 4 equal automatic payments,” he said.

“Hopefully, this new process will make budgeting Muny season tickets easier.”

Current season ticket holders can sign up for automatic payments online, by phone, by checking the box on their renewal forms, or in person at the Muny box office in Forest Park.

New season tickets are on sale now and single tickets will be available beginning Saturday, June 2 “Throughly Modern Milllie" June 18 - 24 Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie is the tale of a small-town girl arriving in New York City to lead a new, thoroughly modern lifestyle. A big, fun-filled show done in true Muny fashion, …Millie is filled with energetic dance numbers, fabulous flappers, and the spectacle of 1920s New York. Music by Jeanine Tesori and book and lyrics by Dick Scanlan.

“Chicago” June 25 - July 1 The number one pick on the Muny survey for years, the 2012 production of Chicago will bring merry murderesses Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly to the grand Muny stage. This Tony- and Oscar-winning international smash hit tells a jazzy, hilarious

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tale of how murder can feed celebrity. Kander and Ebb’s brilliant score is electrified by extraordinary choreography.

(Although the Broadway production of Chicago appeared at The Muny in 1977, this is the first time The Muny has produced this show.)

“Aladdin” July 5 - 13 Following upon the fantastic success of the Muny production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, The Muny presents its premiere of Disney’s Aladdin. The Muny production will be only the third production of this new stage musical adapted from the beloved animated feature to be produced anywhere in the world. Disney’s Aladdin features the favorite movie characters and all of the beloved songs from the film’s Oscarwinning score, plus never-before heard Menken/Ashman songs restored from early drafts of the film. Variety hailed this new full-length stage version of Aladdin as “fresh, funny and very entertaining.”

“Dreamgirls” July 16 - 22 Winner of six Tony awards and two Oscars, Henry Krieger and Tom Eyen’s Dreamgirls follows the story of an all-girl singing trio from Chicago called the Dreams. Based on the show biz stories of the 1960s R&B acts like the Supremes and James Brown, Dreamgirls portrays the heartbreak and challenges of breaking new ground, both musically and socially, and how family and friendships triumph and last through all the trials. Dreamgirls features the blockbuster songs “One Night Only,” “Dreamgirls” and the landmark “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going.”

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” July 23 - 29

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Last produced at The Muny in 2007, Joseph… is a generational favorite of many musical colors. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice originally wrote a children’s oratorio that has, in time, expanded into a beloved classic. Children of all ages know the Old Testament story of Jacob, his twelve sons, and the amazing adventures of the youngest, Joseph.

This production will be the first at The Muny to use the orchestrations and changes that were developed for the highly successful West End Production in London.

“Pirates (or Gilbert & Sullivan’s Plunder’d)” July 30 - August 5 Swashbuckling pirates! A curse! Caribbean comedy! The Muny premiere of Pirates! (or, Gilbert & Sullivan Plunder’d) is a new version of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance. The spirit and songs of the original have been revamped within a rousing and riotous Caribbean setting that supplies greater adventure, bigger laughs and nonstop entertainment. Pirates!… was co-created by Gordon Greenberg, St. Louis native John McDaniel, and Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde), who also wrote the new book and lyrics.

The Muny will be presenting the fourth U.S. production of this exciting show.

“The King and I” August 6 - 12 Last seen at The Muny in 2006, this captivating and timeless East-meets-West musical treasure has been enchanting Muny audiences since the first Muny production in 1955. Cultures collide as Anna struggles to find her place in the exotic Siamese world of beauty and grand tradition, ruled by a King whom she must learn to serve and understand. This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic includes “Something Wonderful,” “Shall We Dance?” and “Getting to Know You.”

The Arts

Art on the Square

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge This weekend, tens of thousands of art enthusiasts will descend on Belleville to browse artwork created by more than 100 artists from across the United States and abroad for the city's nationally-recognized Art on the Square art fair.

The 11th annual Art on the Square will take place on Friday, May 18; Saturday, May 19 and

Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the public square in downtown Belleville. The event has been recognized as one of the top art shows in the nation since it first began in 2002 and has the distinction of being ranked No. 1 by Art Fair Source Book four times in the last five years, including in 2012.

More than 900 artists from 49 states, Canada, Europe and the Middle East applied for inclusion in this year's show with the top 100 selected to participate. Judges will whittle that down to a select few who will receive cash prizes totaling $29,000. The show will feature work in a wide variety of styles and mediums including watercolor, oil, photography, glass, jewelry, clay, metal, fine craft, mixed media, ceramics and wood.

But there's so much more to see and do than just browse. Enjoy a performance from the members

of Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, listen to the Belleville Philharmonic Orchestra and the Metro East Community Chorale, Swan and the Ugly Ducks and the Roscoe Beano Band on Saturday. The St. Louis Teen

High school students, too, have the chance to showcase their art work. Every year the most creative students from 42 high schools throughout southwestern Illinois participate in the High School Art Exhibit.

Judges will critique the students' artwork as they compete for a chance to win $3,500 in prizes from eight different categories.

Ten students will be selected by participating artists to receive a fouryear scholarship from Lindenwood University - Belleville. All students who enter will receive a $500 scholarship to Lindenwood University that may be

used at either the Belleville or St. Charles locations.

Children in attendance will love the Children's Garden of Art where they will have the chance to get their hands messy while expressing their creativity as they paint murals. They can also try their hand at piecing together the Puzzling Art selections showcasing local historical places, famous paintings and graphic designs. Local high school students designed, painted and cut the images into jumbo size puzzles for kids to enjoy.

Finally, don't miss the unique sculptures dotted throughout downtown Belleville as part of the city's Sculpture in the City program.

Since 2007, 23 pieces have been added to the city's downtown area, park, school and businesses donated by a variety of private individuals, businesses, civic organizations and the artists themselves.

All events are free and open to the public. A free shuttle service is also provided to the fair from the MetroLink's Belleville Scheel Street location.

For more information, visit www. artonthesquare.com.

Talent Showcase, presented by The Fox Performing Arts Foundation, will take place on Sunday along with a performance from Hudson and the Hoo Doo Cats.

On the Living With Art and Design stage, local designers from Missouri and Illinois will demonstrate how you can transform a room from your home using art.

And don’t forget to stop by the CafÊ and Market on the Square to enjoy a variety of culinary creations from 13 local restaurants and the International Wine Court which will be offering wine selections from the best vineyards throughout the nation.

Pictured are three scenes from past Art on the Square events.

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Religion Leaving God with Grandma I’ve often shared stories about the joy that I have with my great grandchildren.

Today, let me share a story about Aly, my little two and a half year old great granddaughter.

She comes home with her little handful of papers f ro m S u n d a y S c h o o l a n d u s u a l l y re m i n d s u s t o b e careful with her ‘important papers’. Recently those papers and her dress were full of stickers…not the paper ones but foam with sticky backs.

She pointed to one of the stickers and announced, “This one is God”. My daughter and I both looked at it and Ruth remarked, “I think it is Jesus or one of disciples as they dressed like that.” A very indignant Aly said, “I told you it’s God!” Well since Ruth nor I had never seen a picture of God we decided to let Aly have her way.

All went well til folks were going home and suddenly Aly became quite upset. When we asked what was wrong, she cried, “I’ve lost God.” It became evident t h a t a h u r r i e d s e a rc h w a s i n o rd e r. We l o o k e d i n corners, behind the blinds, in other rooms, under the table, and ‘yes’ we found Him. Thinking she would now leave happy to have found God, I found her on the chair by the computer and

Doris Gvillo reaching up to the bookshelf above. She had decided that God should stick up there and remain with Great Grandma.

As she gave me a goodby hug, she announced, “I’m leaving God here with you Great Grandma.

That has now been three weeks and ‘God’ remains on my desk. When Aly comes in on Sunday, she runs and looks and exclaims, “Yep, God’s still here.” And then she turns and says, “I left Him here for you.”

We say to her God is everywhere, but for now she is convinced that she left Him here with Great Grandma.

And you know what…she has all of her ‘important papers’ from church to take home. She has Jesus, Noah, Moses and others. And I feel blessed to think that she wants God to stay here with me.

I know this is a childish idea but sometimes the innocence that lives in the hearts of children touches our lives.

I know that in a theological way, her concept is way out in left field. But I also know that in the innocence of a child, she wanted God to stay with me because

sometimes she wonders if I get lonesome by myself.

As I say my prayers daily for our country, those in the service of our country, those family and friends who are troubled, those who are ill, those who have lost jobs, and those who have lost loved ones, I ask God to be with them, caring for them, loving them, healing them, and sustaining them in times of trouble.

So when I look at this little blue sticker on my computer desk, I just think perhaps Aly wanted God to be with Great Grandma and take care of her when she is alone. I like that idea. Maybe she really hasn’t grasped the whole idea, but to her it was important and to me, at the very least, it represents her love.

Somewhere it says, “a little child shall lead them” and when I get busy and think, “oops I haven’t said my daily prayers”, I stop what I’m doing and turn to God. And the fact that I now have Aly’s visual reminder keeps me focused.

I know it is a sticker, but it is also a reminder that God does live here in this home and most of all in my heart.

D o r i s G v i l l o i s a m e m b e r o f E d e n U n i t e d C h u rc h o f Christ.

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

“Bernie”

The real stars of Richard Linklater ’s black comedy are, unquestionably, the townspeople of Carthage, Texas.

In documentarylike interviews, the East Texas locals (a mix of real Carthage folk and Texas actors) fill the film from start to finish: a gang of colorful gossips whose heavy accents and wry prattle essentially narrate the story. What drives their fascination is the true-life tale of a mannered, devout mortician, Bernie Tiede (Jack Black), who in 1997 was arrested for killing the elderly millionaire heiress Marjorie Nugent (a bitter, hardened Shirley MacLaine). The remarkable thing about the case is just how out of character such an act is for Tiede. As Black plays him, he’s cartoonishly cheerful — not just a churchgoing man, but a member of the choir and just about every other community group. The film never quite rises to full comedy, but remains locked in a state of satirical curiosity, marveling at its own contradictions.

Black, who memorably starred in Linklater ’s “School of Rock,” never gives in to a punch line, but his grand, absurdist performance is closer to parody than realism.

He has a number of musical moments, including belting out “Seventy-Six Trombones” in full regalia. This is Linklater ’s Preston Sturges comedy, an ode to smalltown Texas life, where civil society is prized so much as to outweigh a little ol’ thing like murder. With an excellent Matthew McConaughey as a self-promoting district attorney.

RATED: PG-13 for some violent images and brief strong language.

RUNNING TIME: 104 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“The Five-Year Engagement”

The problem that plagues so many Judd Apatow productions — the one that keeps good comedies from being great ones — unfortunately exists here, too. It’s a matter of knowing when to say when, of knowing which bits should be trimmed and which should have been cut altogether. “The Five-Year Engagement” is so scattered and overlong, it really feels like it lasts five years, and even the inherent likability of stars Jason Segel and Emily Blunt cannot overcome the film’s pervasive sense of strain. It becomes so tortured, it almost gets to the point where you hope these two will break up for good, just because it’s the pragmatic thing to do and because it would finally wrap things up. And that’s a shame, because the movie reunites Segel with Nicholas Stoller; the two also co-wrote 2008’s “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” one of the more well-balanced Apatow productions, with Stoller once again directing and Segel starring as the doughy everyman. As in that earlier film, “The Five-Year Engagement” touches on themes of love found and lost in a serious way, and to its credit it does find some moments of emotional truth amid the inconsistent laughs. But man, it can be a messy slog to get to them. Segel and Blunt star as a newly engaged couple who encounter multiple obstacles on the way to the altar, including cross-country moves, career ambitions and family issues. If it sounds like a drag, that’s probably because it is, and wacky supporting players including Brian Posehn and Chris Parnell don’t exactly liven things up.

RATED: R for sexual content and language throughout.

RUNNING TIME: 124 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“The Raven”

What would Edgar Allan Poe be doing if he were alive today? Clawing at the inside of his coffin, desperate to

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May 18, 8 p.m. – Dave Mason May 19, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. – "All About Eve" May 20, 1 p.m. – Metro East Montessori presents a Free Children's Film Festival May 20, 6:30 pm – "All About Eve" May 25, 8 p.m. – David Lindley May 26, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. – Specticast presents "La Traviata" June 1, 8 p.m. – EFFIC in Concert: Presented by Excel Bottling SKI & 97.5 The Rock June 16, 8 p.m. – The Original Knights of Swing featuring Maria Kenah June 21, 7:30 p.m. – Confederate Railroad June 30, 8 p.m. – C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band For ticket information, visit www.wildeytheatre.com

get at the people who used and abused his diabolical tales as the basis for this pile of cinematic bird poo. Like carrion feeders themselves, director James McTeigue and his colleagues peck at Poe’s stories to fill out a plot that sounds sort of cool in concept — a serial killer using the author ’s fiction as a blueprint for ghastly murders — but is featherheaded in execution. John Cusack makes a terrible Poe, the somber role as one of literature’s great tortured souls spotlighting his limitations as an actor.

With his little goatee and his black cape, Cusack vaguely looks the part, but he’s a lightweight — voice too whiny, mannerisms too exaggerated, cadence too reedy to bring alive the movie’s frequent passages of Poe’s lyrical writing. Cusack’s Poe is enlisted by a Baltimore police detective (Luke Evans) to help solve a string of killings inspired by the author ’s macabre stories. The movie reinforces how fiendishly clever Poe’s ideas were, but the filmmakers make poor use of their source material, wringing a few moments of gore from them while adding no suspense or originality of their own.

RATED: R for bloody violence and grisly images.

RUNNING TIME: 110 minutes.

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

“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel”

In theory, seeing Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson and Bill Nighy share the screen should be a delight. In reality, this seriocomic romp merely has its moments, but more often feels heavy-handed, sappy and overlong. Sure, it’ll seem warm and crowd-pleasing but probably only to crowds of a certain age, who may relate to these characters who find themselves in flux in their twilight. Handsome as the film is from John Madden, who directed Dench to her supportingactress Oscar for “Shakespeare in Love,” it too often spells out too much, and features painfully literal symbolism like a bird taking flight at just the right time. Still, Dench does some of the loveliest work of her lengthy and esteemed career here as Evelyn, who’s recently widowed after 40 years of marriage and struggling to establish an identity on her own. She’s one of

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several elderly Brits who travel to a resort in Jaipur, India, that advertises itself as an elegant destination for retirees. In truth, the place is empty and falling apart, despite the best efforts of the enthusiastic, young manager who inherited the hotel from his father (Dev Patel of “Slumdog Millionaire”) to turn it into a palace. Each character experiences an obligatory moment of truth in this colorful, bustling city, but the plot machinations in the script from Ol Parker, based on the novel “These Foolish Things” by Deborah Moggach, feel rather creaky.

RATED: PG-13 for sexual content and language.

RUNNING TIME: 122 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“First Position”

This is a welcome antidote to tawdry reality shows like “Dance Moms” and breathless competitions like “So You Think You Can Dance.” Director Bess Kargman’s documentary follows a half-dozen aspiring professional ballet dancers at the Youth America Grand Prix, a competition for performers ages 9-19 where prizes, scholarships and contracts with prestigious companies await. Structurally similar to the documentaries “Spellbound” (about the National Spelling Bee) and “Waiting for ‘Superman”’ (about public-school students hoping for chances at a better education), “First Position” reveals the home lives of these youngsters as they prepare and lets us get to know their families, all of whom have made huge sacrifices to foster their children’s dreams. They come from varied backgrounds but they’re all inspiring in their focus and discipline, as well as their willingness to embrace a childhood that is far from ordinary. Kargman’s tasteful, intimate approach features all of the theatricality of the art form with none of the backstage drama; “The Turning Point,” this is not. Her film actually may be a little too understated, a little too safe. But Kargman is both a former ballet dancer herself as well as a journalist, so she knows not only what’s important but also how to stay out of the way and let the story tell itself in her filmmaking debut. Little girls (and some boys) will love “First Position”: It’s an ideal film for kids to see with their families.

RATED: Unrated but contains nothing more offensive than some mangled toenails.

RUNNING TIME: 94 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Mother’s Day”

Inspired by the 1980 Troma slasher flick of the same name, this is notable for a chilling lead performance from Rebecca De Mornay and not much else. The home-invasion thriller from director Darren Lynn Bousman (who made the second, third and fourth “Saw” movies as well as one of the worst films I’ve ever seen in my life, “Repo! The Genetic Opera”) takes us through all the obligatory steps of the genre: Bad guys enter, assert their dominance and pick people off one by one. The hostages make futile attempts to attack or escape but their actions aren’t as important as the structure itself, which serves as a crucible of human nature. That would be all well and good if the characters here were vaguely intriguing. They’re not even cliched types — they’re just sort of bland, and eventually they’re bloody. That makes De Mornay’s quietly commanding, creepy turn stand out even more. She stars as Mother, who steps in to clean things up when her idiot bank-robber sons (Patrick Flueger, Warren Kole and Matt O’Leary) botch a job and then try to hide in what they believe is their childhood home. Turns out Mother got foreclosed on, and the place now belongs to Beth (Jaime King) and Daniel (Frank Grillo), who were in the middle of a housewarming party. Gnarly, sadistic torture ensues.

RATED: R for strong brutal bloody violence and torture, pervasive language and some sexual content.

RUNNING TIME: 112 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

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Associated Press

In this film image released by Fox Searchlight films, Judi Dench, left, and Celia Imrie are shown in a scene from "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel."

"Marigold Hotel" a safe escape

By CHRISTY LEMIRE Associated Press In theory, seeing Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Tom Wilkinson and Bill Nighy share the screen should be a delight.

In reality, the seriocomic romp “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” merely has its moments, but more often feels heavyhanded, sappy and overlong. Sure, it’ll seem warm and crowd-pleasing but probably only to crowds of a certain age, who may relate to these characters who find themselves in flux in their twilight. Handsome as the film is from John Madden, who directed Dench to her supporting-actress Oscar for “Shakespeare in Love,” it too often spells

out too much, and features painfully literal symbolism like a bird taking flight at just the right time.

Still, Dench does some of the loveliest work of her lengthy and esteemed career here as Evelyn, who’s recently widowed after 40 years of marriage and struggling to establish an identity on her own. She’s one of several elderly Brits who travel to a resort in Jaipur, India, that advertises itself as an elegant destination for retirees.

There’s also Graham (Wilkinson), a burned-our high court judge with fond memories of India from his youth; Muriel (Smith), a cranky former housekeeper in need of a hip replacement who doesn’t even bother to hide her racism; the bickering

married couple Douglas (Nighy) and Jean (Penelope Wilton), who are miserable in their new assisted-living community; Madge (Celia Imrie), who’d rather be out hunting for a rich husband than taking care of her grandchildren; and Norman (Ronald Pickup), who’s similarly been looking for love in all the wrong places.

They all end up on the same flight with dreams of a romantic, Rudyard Kiplingesque adventure waiting for them. Upon arrival, though, they find the place is empty and falling apart, despite the best efforts of Sonny (Dev Patel of “Slumdog Millionaire”), the enthusiastic, young manager who inherited the hotel from his father, to turn it into a palace. Sonny also

has his own romantic subplot, having fallen in love with a beautiful, modern young woman (Tena Desae) whom his snobbish, traditional mother doesn’t approve of. Patel is very likable here, playing an inherently ingratiating character with no obnoxiousness.

E v e n t u a l l y, a l l t h e g u e s t s l e a r n t o adapt to varying degrees. Each character experiences an obligatory moment of truth in this colorful, bustling city, but the plot machinations in the script from Ol Parker, based on the novel “These Foolish Things”

by Deborah Moggach, feel rather creaky. A lot of the humor is also pretty corny: Indian food is so spicy! Viagra is so exciting! And the Internet is so scary and complicated!

Cyrus lost among the superheroes

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge In a desperate and futile bid to offer some counterprogramming to Marvel’s "The Avengers" box office juggernaut, a film starring M i l e y C y ru s w a s re l e a s e d i n a limited engagement this past weekend. It was a colossal failure in terms of ticket sales, but worse nobody I’ve spoken to was even sure what it was about. When $207 million worth of others are taking in shows about a groups of super-charged heroes, played

by Hollywood’s most attractive and/or comically snarky actors, how is someone supposed to feel included by a movie about teen isolationism, adolescent hardship, and dicey situational lessons?

Makes going to the show a little

tough.

In "LOL," Cyrus plays a teenager named Lola (odd choice, I think, given the title), an unlucky in love student who gets dumped after the new year starts. Her view takes on a random spiral of surprise and nausea when her former best friend, Kyle (Douglas Booth) goes out of his way to start dropping hints that he’d like to be much more than friends. LOL tries to be hip, er, modern in the way it addresses teenage life these days. It flings about jargon from the many social media sites that kids use these days to confuse and give foundation to the adults in the audience because, like it or not, kids are too smart for a movie like this. Kudos, though, to the casting director for getting Fisher Stevens (who’s always a

delight) and Marlo Thomas (I can’t be the only one who likes occasional "That Girl" reruns) in on the action.

I also want to take this opportunity to share an experience I had with a few other titles this week. New to DVD is "If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front." This documentary tells us about the legal challenges faced by Daniel McGowen following his arrest for being an active member of the environmental activism group.

Daniel was instrumental in planning and executing several large scale fires that destroyed the corporate headquarters of timber companies that were involved in old growth logging. When setup by another ELF member, and arrested by the FBI, Daniel faced

a year of house arrest before a trial put him in jail for the rest of his life. He was branded a terrorist by our government and is incarcerated with limited human contact at the prison in Marion, Illinois. It’s a harrowing tale.

Also out now is another Oscar nominee called "Hell and Back Again," another documentary about the horrors of war, this one involving a debilitating injury. USMC Sgt. Nathan Harris received a wound in Afghanistan in 2009 that has left him with lifelong complications. He was shot through the waist on his right side and the bullet traveled downward, shattering his hip and femur and leaving him pinned and plated back together. He will likely never regain full motion of his leg, but the biggest tragedy

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of this episode is watching the changes that come over Nathan after his return home. He becomes loud, boisterous, dangerous, and, frankly, I was a little worried for his wife, his primary caregiver.

The reasoning behind Nathan’s personality shift are painfully clear in the battleground footage captured by director Danfung Dennis, a fist-time filmmaker who was formerly an embedded photographer for the New York Ti m e s . T h e i m m e d i a c y w a s perfectly clear about the dangers of war.

••• LOL runs 100 minutes and is rated PG-13 for mature thematic content involving teen sexuality and drug and alcohol use, and for language. I give this film one and a half stars out of four.

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Dining Delights

You Gotta' eat

Bill Roseberry/The Edge

Above, Pirrone's Pizzeria in Florissant. Below, a bacon and mushroom pizza.

By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge

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consider myself something of a pizza connoisseur, visiting many local pie places to sample the merchandise.

In April a trip to the Missouri side of the Mississippi to cover an Edwardsville Tiger baseball game landed me at Pirrone’s Pizzeria in Florissant for a lunch date with a friend.

This was not my first trip to Pirrone’s and it surely won’t be my last. In my opinion Pirrone’s doesn’t receive its due recognition with the pizza powerhouses of the St. Louis area. Places like Cicero’s, Fortel’s and Imo’s, to name a few, get all the praise for the Missouri side of the river, so I’m giving Pirrone’s its stage to shine.

Pirrone’s offers all the traditional toppings on a thin crust dough, but what propels them over the top is their remarkably sweet sauce. I’ve visited other places where the tomato sauce on the pizza is dried out or has a bland taste.

That is not the case at Pirrone’s. The sauce is always moist and rich in its sweet flavor.

They boast having fresh ingredients made in-house on a daily basis and it is noticable. On my recent trip, my friend Kelly and I ordered a large bacon and mushroom pizza. There was no scrimping on the toppings either, both the bacon and mushrooms were chunked onto the pizza and fresh and juicy. The crust was crisp, but also had a fresh taste to it.

Before our pizza came out, we ordered dinner salads as appetizers. Kelly, who as a Florissant resident is a regular patron of Pirrone’s, swiftly noted to go with the child size for the salad. I discovered shortly after why she made that request.

The guy sitting next to us ordered a large salad and it came out in something that resembled a trough more than a bowl. I would definitely recommend only ordering a child sized salad when visiting Pirrone’s. The salad was very pleasing. We both added cheese to our salads, making them $3.30 apiece, which is extremely

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The sweet sauce will have you coming back for more affordable.

The entire Pirrone’s menu is in the realm of most pizzerias like it. With two salads, a large pizza and two drinks our bill came to around $30.

You won’t find anything too quirky

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on the Pirrone’s menu. In the appetizer section they have toasted ravioli with choices of a tomato sauce, a butter cheese sauce or a meat sauce. Other items on the appeitzer menu include: chicken strips, breaded mushrooms and cauliflower and

mozzarella sticks.

Patrons can also find garlic bread, French fries and onion rings for side orders. All fried foods at Pirrone’s are cooked in peanut oil.

They have a dinner menu that consists of a fish filet, fried chicken, skinless chicken breasts, chicken parmesan, fried jumbo shrimp and homemade Italian sausage.

There is a list of sandwiches including, grilled cheese, baked ham and hamburgers among others. Pirrone’s also has a pasta section which has such delights as baked lasagna, pasta con-broccoli and a variety of options for spaghetti, mostaccioli, ravioli and cannelloni.

Pirrone’s has a few specialty pizzas on the menu, too. Kelly praised the Jerry’s Special which includes pepperoni, extra crispy bacon, extra cheese and a crisp crust with a light buttery taste. There is also the Pirrone’s supreme which consists of sausage, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms and onions and the veggie pizza which is comprised of any five non-meat topping items.

The dessert menu includes: baked New York cheesecake and caramel apple cheesecake to name a couple of the dishes.

Another great offering from Pirrone’s is their delicious lunch buffet which is available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a reasonable $8.99.

Recently Pirrone’s expanded with a new location at 299 Salt Lick Road in St. Peters, Mo. The original location in Florissant is found at 1775 Washington.

The Florissant location has a banquet hall which is available for private parties such as showers, rehearsal dinners and graduations. They also have a carry out service where certain items may be purchased in bulk.

Pirrone’s is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday and from noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

To learn more about Pirrone’s visit their website at www.pirronespizza. com.

Family Focus

A family favorite for 26 years

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

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dashing knight on horseback, a beautiful lady suspended in air and a pair of mischievous twins are just a few of the entertaining characters you'll encounter at Circus Flora this year.

The excitement of St. Louis' own one ring big-top circus returns to Grand Center for its 26th season with all of the old favorites including Nino the Clown, Yo-Yo the Narrator, the Flying Wallendas and the St. Louis Arches plus a few new acts that are sure to keep audiences enthralled.

In true Circus Flora style, this

amazing stunts. What makes this act even more extraordinary is that horse and rider perform bareback and bridleless. Nevidonski directs Mamut with the barest of flicks from the thin piece of rope looped around his neck but even that seems secondary to the trust that flows between them. A pat here and a gentle nudge there from Nevidonski is all that Mamut needs to understand what he must do.

Whether galloping, trotting or rearing up proudly on his hind legs, Mamut clearly seems to enjoy the thrill of performing just as much as the rest of Circus Flora's stars.

Little girls in the audience will be enthralled with the graceful and breathtaking expertise of aerialists Shayna Swanson and Laura Lippert.

A new addition this year to the

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Pictured are various acts from Circus Flora. double act, which combines skilled juggling and magic tricks with a cheeky sense of humor. Quinn plays the young wannabe squire known as The Wart, who we all know grows up to become King Arthur. The twins delighted the littlest members of the audience with their amusing yet impressive juggling routine switching from plastic rings, to bowling pins to swords.

Other highlights from this year's production will include an Aerial Mirror act comprised of Peruvian twins, the Anastasini dog act known as Luciano's Pound Puppies and the Bertini Troupe featuring the largest unicycle act ever presented in a single ring.

show blends the theatrical with the death-defying. Performers showcase their skills within the framework of a common storyline. This year's theme, "The Wizard - Merlin & the Legends of King Arthur," promises to transport audiences to the dazzling court of King Arthur where they will experience the magic of Merlin, the romance of Camelot and the wonder of a place where animals talk, people fly and anything is possible.

Watch in amazement as Alexandre Sasha Nevidonski, who portrays Lancelot in this year's show, and his horse Mamut demonstrate the awesome beauty and strength of a partnership grounded in absolute trust and respect. This is no ordinary horse and rider act. Sure, Nevidonski sits proudly astride his magnificent steed brandishing a knight's sword as together they gallop around the ring performing

The return of Circus Flora is yet one more sign that summer has arrived. School will soon be out for another year and what better way to kick off the long days of summer ahead than with a trip to the circus? Better yet, a circus infused with the majesty and wonder of Camelot?

See Circus Flora's "The Wizard" under the air-conditioned, redand-white big top in Grand Center, St. Louis' arts and entertainment hub, adjacent to Powell Hall (corner of Grand Boulevard and Samuel Shepard Drive). The show opens May 31 with a peanut-free preview and runs through June 24.

Tickets start at $10 and are now

on sale. Group tickets are available now. Discounts apply for groups of 20 or more.

Show times are Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 5:30 p.m.; and "Little Top Wednesday" at 10 a.m., a special one-hour show for smaller kids or the "kids at heart."

Call 314-289-4040 or visit www. circusflora.org for tickets and more information. Tickets are also available at the Circus Flora Box Office in the Centene Center for the Arts & Education, 3547 Olive St. Visit www.circusflora.org for more information.

Circus Flora family, the aerialists twist and bend their bodies fluidly from one pose into another all while suspended high in the air. Unlike a regular trapeze act, there is no momentum to help propel them from one position to the next, only their own body strength.

Lippert appears to hang effortlessly by the back of her neck from a metal frame chair high above. Seconds later, she has moved into a completely vertical handstand pose perfectly balanced on the back of the chair. Then she's moved again, expertly maneuvering herself above, below and through the chair's frame demonstrating one seemingly impossible pose after another. The gasps and ahhhs from the audience prove this is one act you won't want to miss.

Twin brothers Keaton HentoffKillian and Kellin Quinn provide plenty of comedic flair in their

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One of the many bike trails that rolls across Madison County.

Get on your bikes and ride Just make sure you take safety with you

By RENATA PIPKIN Of The Edge

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hether you're training for the next big race or rolling at a leisurely pace, it's the perfect time to strap on a helmet and get out for a bike ride.

With over 100 miles of interconnected bikeways in Madison County, there's no shortage of safe and scenic routes to get some exercise while enjoying the above-normal temperatures this spring has brought us. Jump on the Schoolhouse Trail, a short, two-mile there-and-back path alongside Horseshoe Lake Road, or take the long route from Collinsville to Pere Marquette State Park and back again, approximately 102 miles (and 9 or so hours) of trails and roadways. If neither of those fits your schedule, ride one of the many loops or combinations of loops and there-andback paths for an option that does.

In honor of May being National Bike Month, The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) invites the public to visit the array of trails available throughout Madison and St. Clair counties. MEPRD has worked closely with its many partners over the past decade to support the development of the expansive system of trails that traverse some of the most picturesque areas of the two-county region, and May is a great time of year to experience the system first hand.

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“This world class amenity provides a wonderful opportunity for people to enjoy the outdoors and connect with nature and it gives families a great venue to engage in healthy activity together,” said Mike Buehlhorn, executive director of MEPRD. To help those who may not be regular trail users get started, MEPRD offers the following tips: • Plan your Route. MEPRD’s website is a great place to start. Cyclists can discover the many trail options available in the area and plan their trip by mapping out their journey using the new Google Bicycling Layer that has recently been added to www.meprd.org.

• Focus on safety. When riding any section of the 180 miles of finished trails within the two counties served by MEPRD, it is important that cyclists remember to always wear a helmet. Cyclists also are encouraged to bring a cell phone when they are out on the trails so they have the option to call for help in the event of an emergency or a bike breakdown for which they need assistance.

• Practice good trail etiquette. When sharing the trails with other cyclists or walkers, remember to stay to the right of the trail whenever possible. Just like when driving a car, cyclists should pass on the left when it is safe to do so, giving a clear warning signal before making their move. Trail users also are reminded to only use trails for the specific activity they are designated for, to avoid disturbing the surrounding wildlife

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and to always dispose of trash, including pet waste.

• Take advantage of the amenities at the MEPRD trailhead. Located at 104 United Dr. in Collinsville, the MEPRD trailhead features a range of free amenities to enhance the experience for all trail users, including: trail parking, clean restrooms, water fountains, pet fountains, bike racks, tire air and maps.

• Spread the Word. After exploring the system and gaining first-hand exposure to this treasure in the Metro East, MEPRD encourages trail users to spread the word about the great experiences that can be found on the trails.

“The trail system is being developed for the benefit of all residents in Madison and St. Clair counties, and we hope that as awareness continues to grow, we’ll see even more individuals and families taking advantage of it,” said Buehlhorn.

The Metro East Park and Recreation District invites the public to enjoy a variety of family friendly activities at its trailhead, which provides access to the Metro East's world-class system of trails.

Bike Month festivities kick off on Friday, May 18, as MEPRD celebrates Bike to Work "or MEPRD" Day. MEPRD will have breakfast treats at their office from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. for all trail users. The next morning, MEPRD will have an overall Bike Month Celebration and Community Appreciation Event from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. During this family friendly

event, MEPRD's staff will be on site to share information about the district and the region's trail system and answer any questions, while also giving out free snacks to visitors. The Bike Surgeon will also have a tent set up offering free bike checks.

To wrap-up the celebration, on Sunday, May 20, Collinsville Area Recreation District (CARD) will host a Bike Rodeo at the MEPRD trailhead, starting at 11 a.m. The rodeo includes a free bike safety course for children. Participants in this course must wear a helmet. Helmets can be purchased on site at a reduced rate if needed. Lunch will be served, and any child who completes the course will get a free ice cream treat from Culver's.

All events are free and open to the public.

The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) was formed by voters in November 2000, and is responsible for the development of parks, greenways, and trails in Madison County and St. Clair County, Illinois. The District often supplements the efforts of local governments, special districts, and other jurisdictions already engaged in the management of parks and recreation facilities. The park district is the first of its kind in Illinois, serving over half a million residents. To learn more, contact the Metro East Park and Recreation District office at 618-346-4905, visit their website at www.meprd.org, or follow them on Facebook.

Music Music calendar Thursday, May 17 Active Child w/ Balam Acab, Superhumanoids, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

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

Gregory Alan Isakov w/ Geoff Koch, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

A a ro n K a m m a n d t h e O n e Drops, Laurie's Place (Back Bar), Edwardsville, 10:00 p.m.

Memoryhouse, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Band of Brothers, Darren Ludy, poetiq, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Friday, May 18 Quintron and Miss Pussycat w/ Britches, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Luther Dickinson and The Wandering, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Jay N Waylon, 3:00 p.m. / Planet Boogie, 8:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton Katie Herzig w/ Matthew Perryman Jones, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Igor & The Red Elvises, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m.

Show-Me Burlesque Fest, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Rhapsody in Blue, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Frank Vignola w/ Vinny Raniolo, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Whiskey River, Laurie's Place, Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m.

Hoodie Allen w/ The Chalkboyz, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Fister w/ Everything Went Black, Sine Nomine, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors

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Dave Mason, The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 19 Mariachi El Bronx, Two Gallants, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Open>Sunday with Divine Sorrow, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Hoosier Daddy's, 3:00 p.m. / Planet Boogie, 8:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton 2012 Show Me Show(case) feat.

Bo and the Locomotive, Little Horn, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Frank Vignola w/ Vinny Raniolo, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Jam Session w/ Mo' Pleasure, 2:00 p.m. (Front Bar) / Hobo Jungle, 9:30 p.m. (Back Bar) , Laurie's Place, Edwardsville The Chaotic Good w/ Thomas & Drue, Drace, DJ Luxxter, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 10:00 p.m.

Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 22 Mayer Hawthorne & The County w/ The Stepkids, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Vale of Pnath w/ Enfold Darkness, Abiotic, Acedia, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Bottoms Up Blues Gang, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Hoots & Hellmouth, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 23 420 Crossing, Humdinger's, Maryville, 8:00 p.m.

Mo' Pleasure, Laurie's Place (Front Bar), Edwardsville, 6:30 p.m.

First Blood w/ Naysayer, Born From Pain, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Stanley Clark Trio, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Elephant Revival, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Sunday, May 20 Hoosier Daddy's, 2:00 p.m. / Radio Star, 7:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton Steve Kimock, Bernie Worrell & Wally Ingram, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Monkey Juice, Laurie's Place (Patio), Edwardsville, 3:00 p.m.

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Music Tuning in Fox to host Celtic Thunder The Nine Network presents Celtic Thunder "Voyage" at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Fox Theatre.

Tickets are $75, $60 and $45 and are available at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com.

Surpassing sales of one million units combined, the musical phenomenon that is Celtic Thunder has been hailed as Billboard’s Top World Music Artist, along with Top World Music Imprint and Top World Album of 2011 for Heritage.

Their new CD/DVD concert special, "Voyage" continues to pay homage to the musical culture of Ireland, while exploring the musical journey each soloist has undertaken since the beginning of Celtic Thunder four years ago. The group performances highlight the diversity of Irish music and song; from the powerful rendition of “Dulaman” to the love song “Maid of Culmore,” the collection also features a rousing performance of “Galway Girl” and beloved Irish party song “My Irish Molly-O.” To view highlights of "Voyage" please click here: http://bcove.me/11tep1gm.

The Fox will host the Jacksons The Jacksons Unity Tour 2012 will roll into the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. on July 11.

Tickets are $65, $55 and $45 and are available at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com.

Adored by millions of fans the world over, the Jacksons forever changed the landscape of popular music . W h e n s i b l in g s J a c k i e , Jermaine, Marlon, and Tito Jackson rose to fame with their late brother Michael in the 1970s, they instantly became an unstoppable global sensation.

The Jacksons' unique brand of soulful pop-funk, their lengthy catalogue of hits, and their impeccable live performances have made them one of the most beloved musical acts of all time.

The Jacksons last toured together, in support of their album Victory, in 1984. The Jacksons’ Victory tour was the first of its kind and drew over 2.5 million people to Stadiums across America to see their performances. Now, for the first time in nearly three decades, the group will be back on stage together for the hotly-anticipated Unity Tour 2012. The group will embark on a worldwide series of shows this summer, beginning in the U.S., playing the hits from all the eras of their celebrated career: They will perform their universally beloved hits from the Jackson 5, the Jacksons, and Jermaine Jackson’s solo career.

The Jacksons’ signature sundrenched harmonies, energetic stage presence, and roster of smash hits have left an indelible mark on popular music: the name ‘The Jacksons’ is known around the world, and they remain the biggestselling family in music of all time.

Celebrate their extraordinary career and witness music history firsthand this summer when the Jacksons reunite for the Unity Tour 2012.

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AMBASSADORS OF HARMONY June 23; Sat @ 2 & 8PM; $31, $27, $24 Your favorite a capella chorus is as entertaining as ever as it puts its signature sound to beloved songs. The annual Ambassadors of Harmony June concert boasts all the award-winning showmanship and talent audiences adore each December.

THE BIG MUDDY DANCE COMPANY IN CONCERT June 29 & 30; Fri & Sat @ 8PM; $22 The Big Muddy Dance Company is a professional contemporary jazz dance company based in the heart of downtown St Louis. The company presents some of the finest trained dancers performing an eclectic repertoire of new and classic dance works.

ALL THAT TAP XXI July 28; Sat @7PM; $22 Some of the brightest lights in the tap dance world will sparkle on the Touhill stage in ALL THAT TAP XXI, the crowning glory of the 21st weeklong festival.

Underwood brings tour to St. Louis Superstar Carrie Underwood announced this morning during her appearance on Good Morning America to promote her new album, Blown Away, in stores today, that she will launch a headline North American arena tour this fall, “The Blown Away Tour.” The tour will also include an international run of shows this summer sponsored

by Olay, including her first-ever United Kingdom concert taking place at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London on June 21, which sold-out in 90 minutes. Additional international concert dates will be announced soon.

Underwood will appear Nov. 20 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis.

The North American tour dates will be presented and hydrated by vitaminwater®, sponsored by Olay, and promoted by AEG Live.

Special guest Hunter Hayes will open. Tickets will be available for “The Blown Away Tour” beginning Friday, May 11. Go to www. carrieunderwood.fm for additional on sale information.

“I can’t wait to get back out on the road and perform new music from my new album for my fans,” says Carrie. “We have a lot of exciting things planned!”

Carrie is donating $1 from each ticket sold on the North American leg of “The Blown Away Tour” to support Red Cross disaster relief.

Every year, the American Red Cross prepares for and responds to nearly 70,000 disasters across the United States. This donation will help the Red Cross provide shelter, food, and emotional support for those in need after a disaster. Proceeds from her Canadian concerts will be donated to the Canadian Red Cross.

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Since releasing Some Hearts in 2005, Underwood has sold more than 14 million albums with Some H e a r t s , 2 0 0 7 ’ s C a r n i v a l R i d e , and 2009’s Play On. She’s amassed 14 No. 1 singles, six of which she co-wrote, and became the first

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Music Tuning in Fox to host Crosby, Stills & Nash The Fabulous Fox will host ground-breaking rock music act Crosby, Stills and Nash at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 2.

Tickets are $101, $76, $61 and $46 and are available at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com.

Crosby, Stills & Nash (CSN) have announced an extensive U.S. summer tour, beginning early June and continuing through the end of September.

The tour will stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on August 2 at 8 pm.

CSN will be donating $1 from each ticket sold on the U.S. Summer Tour to charity. In addition, special benefit seats will be available for purchase through The Guacamole Fund (www.guacfund.org).

The players accompanying Crosby, Stills & Nash on their 2012 tour are: Todd Caldwell (organ), Shane Fontayne (guitar), Steve DiStanislao (drums), Kevin McCormick (bass), and James Raymond (keyboards).

More than four decades since CSN first harmonized in Laurel Canyon, and played their first-ever concert as a trio at the legendary Woodstock festival, its members continue a creative partnership that is one of the most influential and enduring in music. David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash have each been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame two times— once with Crosby, Stills & Nash, and a second time with The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Hollies, respectively. They have also been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, with the honor recognizing both CSN as a group, and each member as individual solo artists.

CSN’s music first became a cornerstone of rock ‘n roll with the self-titled 1969 debut LP, one of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”

Ever since—through changing times, various configurations, and acclaimed solo careers—Crosby, Stills & Nash have continued to tour and record as “three together.” www.crosbystillsnash.com

Apple to perform at the Peabody On June 19, Clean Slate/Epic Records will release Fiona Apple’s first album in seven years. The Grammy-winning artist will launch a summer headline tour that evening at the State Theatre in Ithaca, NY. The run, which will include performances at The Governors Ball Music Festival on New York City’s Randall’s Island (June 24) and Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (July 13), will conclude at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, CA on July 29.

The tour includes a stop in St. Louis on July 14 when she takes the state at the Peabody Opera House.

For ticket information, visit www.peabodyoperahouse.com.

“Every Single Night,” the collection’s first single, will be available beginning Tuesday, April 24, on the iTunes Store, where fans will also be able to pre-order the album. The cover for THE IDLER WHEEL… will feature an illustration by Apple.

“Whet your appetite for a new Fiona LP (yes!) with this tasty, arresting new ballad, which she busted out during a SXSW show,” said Rolling Stone, placing “Every Single Night” on the “RS Playlist” while The New York Times marveled at how it “seesawed between lullaby and vehement chantey.”

“Every Single Night” was one of three new songs Apple introduced on her recent sold-out spring tour – her first outing in five years. New York Magazine’s Vulture.com hailed her performances as “mind-blowing” while the Village Voice called her “a lightning-rod presence” and the Philadelphia Inquirer observed: “the word performance doesn’t seem apt. There’s nothing pat about what she does.”

“Fiona Apple has control. That’s clear from the moment she took the stage,” said The New York Times. “She has always been part blues woman, part dark cabaret singer, part illicit rock confessor. Her songs limn the erotics of danger and also the pains of disappointment, drawing equal strength from both."

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1 Bedroom upstairs apartment near downtown. No pets, no smoking. References required. $500 per month. 618-656-4611 1 excellent 3BR, 1200 sq.ft. TH: Collinsville, near 157/70; 12 min. to SIUE, FP, DW, W/D, ceiling fans, cable, sound walls, offst. prkng. Sm pets OK, yr. lse. $780/mo. 618/345-9610 give AM/PM phone.

Carrier Routes 401 CARRIER NEEDED!

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Rt 35 — Newspaper carrier needed in the area of Bunn Ave, Chapman St, Columbia St, Hickory St, Mill St, Orchard St, State St. There are approximately 25 papers in this route. The papers need to be delivered by 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. If you are interested in this route, please call the Intelligencer at 656-4700 ext 40

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Must be 23 years old, have 2 years current experience, Clean MVR and Good CSA Score. Full Benefit Package - Home on Weekends.

ESTATE SALE OF BUZZ & JANE WIDMER Friday, May 18, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 20, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (noon)

1705 Paris, Highland, IL Lots of Furniture; Collectibles; Craftsman Tools; Dishes; Camera; Quilts; Curio Cabinets; Antiques; Hall Tree; Books; Luggage; GEROLD Porcelain Figurines from Bavaria; Dickens Village; Compressor; Old Croquet Set; Golf Clubs; Old Cash Registers; Fenton Glassware; Bell Collection; Chess Sets; Office Supplies; Vintage Microscopes; Movie Equipment; Large Telescope; Fostoria Glassware; Kitchen Supplies; Hummel Figurines and Plates; Slide Projector; Record Player; Garden Tools; Music Boxes; Lots of Linens; Recliners; Lamps; Meat Slicer; Refrigerator; Bedroom Set; Living Room Set; Dining Room Set; File Cabinet; Small Desk; Walnut Table; Small Wardrobe; 6” Craftsman Metal Working Lathe; Window Air Conditioner; TVs and Much, Much More.

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1BR Duplx, Edw., C.A., lg rms, W/D hookup, off-st. park; near SIU-E, 255/270. $625/mo.; appli./ dep./lse, storge, Available June 1st, 618/791-8091.

2 & 3 BR DUPLEX: 2 BA, Esic area. 1 car garage. $900-$950 per month. 618/541-5831 or 618/558-5058.

2 Bedroom 1 1/2 baths -town home-$665 per month, no pets.

2 bedroom, 1 bath units, $585-$625. No pets 692-7147.

2 Bedroom 1.5 bath TH, Edw.; No pets, Appl. fee required Multiple house available for rent @dandiproperties.com 618-520-2813

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Condo for rent near I-270 and Glen Carbon 2 bedroom 1 bath, deck, fireplace, all appliances included. $700 per month Serious inquires only. 377-5724

Roommates

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Share house with 3 male persons. Smoking environment. $325/mth plus deposit, utilities paid. 656-0498.

Immediate occupancy: 2 BR Mobile Homes Edwardsville Duplex, remod- For Rent 715 eled. Furnished. Granite tops, covered parking, washer/dryer, 2 Bdr 1ba $500/mo; incl W/T/S. flexible lease. 618/830-5769 1st & last mo, will work w/dep No pets. 618-780-3937.

Move in Special 1st Month 1/2 off 2 BR, 1 Bath Glen Carbon Office Space QUAIL HOLLOW, w/d hook-ups, For Rent 725 $675 (618)346-7878 www.osbornproperties.com Office space for lease at IL 157 and Center Grove Road, up to 30 3200sf, $2300/mth. 656-1824 meyerproperties.com

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2 Bedroom APARTMENT, Edwardsville, minutes from All utilities paid!!!

SIUE: 1.5 bath, W/D hookup. 2 bd apt ($825) 1 bd apt ($700) $625/month. 618-407-5333 Newly painted, new carpet, 2 BR 1 BA Duplex,15 B Cougar hardwood floors and coin launRd,. Glen Carbon, quiet Cul-de- dry facilities on site. Quite sac, w/d hk-up, vaulted ceilings, neighborhood, close to downremdld. $800+ dep. NO PETS town and St. Boniface Church.

Call 401-6880 Call or text Jamie 618-550-3309 2 BR apt., $550/mo. Maryville, WST, stove, refrig.

Newly Nice 2 bedroom apartment. remodeled, off street parking. Near SIUE $650 per month.

10 minutes from SIUE. Now 660-281-9291. available 618-779-0430.

NICE 2 bedroom apt, large 2 BR, 1.5 BA, Edw./Glen Cbn., rooms, walkin closet, coin-op near SIU: W/D hookups, off-st. laundry. 10 minutes to SIUE. pkng. $710 up to $745. 692- $525/mo. 618-806-0220.

6366. HSI Management Group TROY, 2 Br Duplex Apt, 4 Bedroom apartment 1.5 Baths Close to downtown & highways in Edwardsville. $1200 per mth. $525/mo + Deposit 656-3256 includes electric, gas, water, cable and trash. 618-971-6085 or 618-971-6088.

Roommates 712 Available Now! 2 & 3 bedrooms. Ask about our specials.

Share 4 BEDROOM HOUSE on 692-9310 www.rentchp.com Esic Drive near COLLINSVILLE — 1 BR 1 BA, Edwardsville(YMCA).

Furcarport, nice area, good stor- nished room $375/month age, W/S/T included. On site $375/deposit Utilities/cable laundry, $495 month + deposit. washer/dryer included.

No 618-781-7692. pets/no smoking 618-307-4473.

RENT REDUCED! newly rennovated 800 Sq. Ft. office or store space, prime location, Troy Rd., Edw. 618/977-9459.

Homes For Sale

9 HICKORY KNOLL, EDWARDSVILLE CHARMING 5BR/4BA on a 1.5 acres gorgeous wooded lot. Fabulous 2 story entry. Very open and spacious. Great kitchen. Beautiful view from the deck.

Full walkout lower level. $340,000

211 WOLF AVENUE, HAMEL ADORABLE 2BR home in Edwardsville School Dist.

Many updates to the outside of the home as well as many upgrades on the inside. Large fenced yard. Very efficient. 1 year home warranty. $113,000

CALL ALICE REINACHER (618) 304-6371

CALL MARY JANE COLLINS (618) 210-8061

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634 E. US HWY 40, TROY THE HOME YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Enjoy fresh fruit & vegetables from your own garden. Catch fresh fish out of your lake. Beautiful 5BR home w/ walkout bsmnt, 4 car heated extended garage w/ 16x47 office w/full bath.

Lake, trees, & convenient location. $399,900

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SUN RIDGE ESTATES Just past Fruit Rd, Edwardsville 2+ Acre Lots Call for special prices 618/792-9050 or 618/781-5934

7016 REMINGTON COURT, EDWARDSVILLE THIS HOUSE IS ALL ABOUT YOU! 3BR/4BA w/open floor plan. Finished basement. Master suite includes a spacious sitting room. Lots of natural light. Located on a cul-de-sac and close to everything. $219,000

CALL NANCY MILTON (618) 791-8007

EDWARDSVILLE LUXURY CUSTOM BUILT home in prestigious Stonebridge.

4BR/5BA. Custom built staircase. Open floor plan. Kitchen w/ extended island, all commercial grade Viking Appliances. Main floor laundry. Finished LL w/full kitchen, bar, rec room, family room, extra office and/or work out room. Tons of storage.

Large fenced backyard & courtyard patio. $895,000 CALL KELLY SIPES (618) 979-3901

2506 HUNTERS POINTE, EDWARDSVILLE GREAT LOCATION!!! Attractive 4 bedroom home.

Close to bike trails, shopping, and Edwardsville Schools.

TEXT 90483 TO 79564 FOR DETAILS OR CALL NANCY MILTON (618) 791-8007

EDWARDSVILLE 4BR/4BA home situated on 4 beautiful acres with a private pond. Updates from top to bottom on this home.

Custom kitchen. Master suite with elegant spa bath.

Supersized deck w/spacious lower patio. $369,900

CALL SUSAN LANDING, MANAGING BROKER (618) 779-7777

EDWARDSVILLE - PEACEFUL BEAUTIFUL! 100 Acres +/- with frontage, timber, & 3 acre lake. Seller will divide 100+ acre farm into 5 acre tracts & up, you decide!

CALL DEBBIE BURDGE (618) 531-2787

EDWARDSVILLE LOTS OF UPGRADES in this 4BR/4BA HOME YOU WANT TO SEE! Spacious floor plan and delightful kitchen. Fenced back yard. $279,900 CALL KELLY SIPES (618) 979-3901

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LECLAIRE Neighborhood Yard Sale Saturday, May 19th 8-2 Antiques, Furniture Children’s Clothing, Toys Bikes, Fishing Equipment Camper, Tools, Books, More Follow the signs off Troy Road to locate multiple sales.

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EDWARDSVILLE Hearthstone Neighborhood at intersection RAYMOND AND LESLIE FRIDAY 5/18 4PM-8PM SATURDAY 5/19 8AM-12NOON Furniture, Kitchen, Baby, Pictures, Bed Linens, File Cabinet & Much More

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4302 BOHM SCHOOL ROAD SATURDAY MAY 19 8AM-NOON Toyota Pick-Up Truck Tools, Books, Furniture Kitchen and Household Items Plants, Clothes HUGE 3 FAMILY SALE 5574 Columbia Road 9010 Maple Road 9180 Maple Road all off HWY 157 (Hamel area) Sat.,May19 8am-4pm Horse’s water buckets, Rabbit bowls, Calf buckets, baby clothes, and much more!

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THE OAKS SUBDIVISION SALE OFF ROUTE 143 (Edwardsville) Friday 5/18 4:30PM-7:30PM Saturday 5/19 8:00AM-12NOON Miscellaneous Items!!

WANDA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4813 WANDA ROAD, ROXANA ANNUAL SPRING YARD SALE THURSDAY, MAY 17, 3-7 P.M. FRIDAY, MAY 18, 8A.M.-NOON RAIN OR SHINE

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EXPECT TO BE IMPRESSED! 1.5 story w/4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1+/- acre, and beautiful landscaping! $509,900 Edwardsville PR100358 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

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PANORAMIC VIEW OF ARCH and St. Louis, inground pool, gazebo, 11 acres. $349,000 Caseyville PR100352 DIANA MASSEY TEAM (618) 791-5024

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WALKING DISTANCE to trails, YMCA, plus easy commute to SIUE & St. Louis. $202,500 Edwardsville PR100355 GIGI VIRTA (618) 781-6875

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BEAUTIFUL BRICK BUNGALOW! Only 3 owners in 88 yrs.

4 bedrooms, 3 baths, exquisite floors & woodwork. $164,900 Edwardsville PR100358 IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422

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618-655-4100

EXCEPTIONAL 2 STORY has spacious great room with hardwood flooring, gas fireplace, & custom bookcases. Deck & fenced. $339,500 Glen Carbon PR100190

OPENNew HOUSE SUN, MAR 20, 1-3 Price PM

YOU MUST SEE THE IMPRESSIVE details of this home in Autumn Oaks Subdivision! Gourmet kitchen, 3 full baths, 3 car garage. $338,000 Maryville PR100176

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GORGEOUS 1 1/2 STORY on cul-de-sac, conveniently located.

Beautifully appointed & updated! $268,000 Edwardsville PR100257

GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME! Complete club house, pool, tennis courts & lake. $159,000 Glen Carbon PR100353 DEBORAH AHRENS (618) 604-4924

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ATRIUM RANCH, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, family room with wet bar, gorgeous patio! $390,000 Glen Carbon PR100166

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DEAD END STREET, fenced yard, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, approx. 1,630 sq. ft. $135,000 Glen Carbon PR100050

3 BEDROOM/2 BATH COTTAGE! Main floor MB. Beautifully choreographed landscaping. Oversized lot. Hardwoods. $134,900 Edwardsville PR100221

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EXCITING NEW floor plan in Ebbets Field! 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 fireplaces, & finished LL. $469,900 Edwardsville PR9526

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EXCEPTIONAL STYLE has kitchen w/granite, stainless, island & custom cabinets. Many more amenities! $384,500 Edwardsville PR9382

STUNNING 3 STORY SOLID BRICK HOME on 7 +/- acres. Wood floors, open staircase. Many major updates. $365,000 Staunton PR100313

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BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED 2 STORY with focus on amazing Chef’s kitchen. $299,900 Edwardsville PR100042

OPEN FLOOR PLAN with gas fireplace, cherry cabinetry & hardwood, luxury master & covered patio. $259,900 Glen Carbon PR9658

OPEN HOUSE SUN, MAY 20, 1-3 PM OPEN MAY 20,20, 1-31-3 PM OPENHOUSE HOUSESUN, SUN, MAR

BEAUTIFUL PRAIRIE-STYLE 1 story home in Savannah Crossing.

3 BR/3 baths; lovingly maintained. $239,000 Glen Carbon PR100210

4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH HOME IN ESIC! Recreation room, office, family and 2 car garage. $219,000 Edwardsville PR100260

OPEN HOUSE SUN, MAY 20, 1-3 PM

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2 Timber Bluff Court, Glen Carbon $390,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM

116 Oakland Drive, Troy $346,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM

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ADAM HORNBERGER (618) 444-8681

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DUNLAP LAKE four bedroom, two baths, fenced yard.

Oversized garage, water privileges. $182,000 Edwardsville PR100264

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2 bedroom, 2 bath, great room, 2 double garages. $179,900 Edwardsville PR100226

OPEN HOUSE SUN, MAY 20, 1-3 PM OPEN SUN, MAY 20,20, 1-31-3 PM OPENHOUSE HOUSE SUN, MAR

7001 Monday Court, Edwardsville $539,900 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

7000 Monday Court, Edwardsville $509,900 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322

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6870 St. James Drive, Edwardsville $305,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM

7321 Providence Drive, Edwardsville $294,900 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM

241 Oakshire E., Glen Carbon $286,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM

5 Kensington Court, Edwardsville $268,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM

111 Michelle, Glen Carbon $249,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM

934 Wheatridge, Troy $200,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM

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