The Metro East Messenger 8.6.21 Issue

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Local Events

NOTE: Events are subject to change, cancel or be rescheduled due to Covid 19 restrictions.

Annual Party at the Beach Festival, August 6-7th, Randall D. Dalton Veteran's Park, 5111 IL-111, Pontoon Beach, IL. Party at the Beach is an annual festival that is FREE to the public to attend. (Will need to purchase your own food, drinks, and carnival tickets). LIVE Music, Carnival Rides, Food Trucks, Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Games of Chance, etc. August 6th- Music by Chris Jansen with special guest Tyler Hammond. August 7th- Survivor with special guest Shooting Star.

Mascoutah Homecoming Und Augustfest 2021, Aug. 6th-8th at Scheve Park, 890 N 10th St, Mascoutah, IL. Join us for Parades, Great food, bands and seeing your neighbors. More details to come.

Summer Movie in the Park, at Edwardsville City Park, 101 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL. Pack your blanket, chair, snacks and kiddos. We will bring the movie! It will start at dusk. This movie is sponsored by Edison's Entertainment and City Scoops Creamery. August 7th-Tom & Jerry at 8:30pm. September 4th- Scoob! At 7:50pm.

Shakespeare in Woodland Park: TourCo Presents "Othello", August 10th & 14th. Join us for a very special presentation of "Othello"! Feel free to arrive early to find a good spot and check out some other pre-show activities.

Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets, snacks and drinks. August 10th, 6:30pm, Woodland Park, Pine Lake Rd, Collinsville, IL. August 14th, 7pm at City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville, IL. For more details, go to stlshakes.org/production/othello/ Looking For A Venue To Host A Private Event? EXO Lounge & Nail Bar is available for private events. We offer a fully licensed bar and seating for 100. Contact our social and events manager to learn more. For more info, go to https://visitexo.com/ or email events@visitexo.com.

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302 E. Main St, Collinsville, IL (618) 855-8855

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Hair Designer & Makeup Artist 2400 N. Center St, Maryville, IL (618) 410-0882

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(618) 344-4096

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Local Events Buns Out Bikini Show, August 13th at EXO Lounge, 2 157 Ctr, Edwardsville, IL. Local bikini company, Buns Out swimwear is having their first bikini fashion show at EXO lounge. Preparty is at 7. The fashion show begins at 8:30pm.

There will be promotional pricing on swimwear, live DJ, and drink specials. Ladies’ entry is complimentary, gentlemen have. $10 cover charge.

Collinsville Outdoor Dining Weekend, August 13th & 14th, Main Street, Collinsville, IL. Main Street will be closed to traffic from Clinton to 159 to allow expanded outdoor seating for Uptown restaurants. There will also be a special outdoor, double-sided showing of “Top Gun” at the intersection of Main & Center at dusk on Saturday, August 14 th.

August Skyview Craft Fair, August 14th, 10am-3pm at Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater, 5700 N Belt W, Belleville, IL. We're doing it again! Come out to Skyview Drive-In in Belleville, IL. We will have crafters, vendors, and food trucks.

Masks are required for all customers and vendors. The event has no entry fee. Next date: October 9 th.

Troy Family Year of Fun, August 20th, 6-10pm at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 106 N. Border St, Troy, IL. Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce and The City of Troy Tourism Funding Presents - TROY FAMILY YEAR OF FUN!!! Big Papa G DJ will be spinning tunes along with lots of entertainment including a Caricaturist, Face Painter, bounce house and balloon animals. The movie "SING" will begin at 8:30pm. This is event is FREE to attend. Hotdogs and refreshments will be provided. You are encouraged to bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.

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Local Events Giant NERF Nights, August 20th and 27th at Tri-Township Activity Center, 284 Riggin Rod, Troy, IL. One of our most popular events is back - NERF Night! Hosted inside the Tri Township Activity Center (Skate Rink) we have 2 hours of NERF fun. Admission includes traditional NERF bullets and unlimited pizza and soda! Bring your own NERF gun and safety glasses (some extra may be available). PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. August 20th: 14-18 years old, $12/person. August 27th: 6-13 years old, $10/person. Register at tritownshippark.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

O’Fallon City Fest, Aug. 20th & 21st, O’Fallon Community Park, 401 2. 5th St, O’Fallon, IL. Save the date and be sure to follow their Facebook page for updates: www.facebook.com/Ofallonilcityfest/.

Staunton Illinois Balloon Glow 2021, August 21st, 4pm, 900 Montgomery St, Staunton, IL. The Staunton Illinois Balloon Glow will be held at Fireman's Park in Staunton IL on August 21st at 4:00pm! Free Kids activities starting at 4:00pm with crafts, face painting, bounce houses, & clowns! LOTS of food trucks! Tethered Balloon rides. Glow starts at dusk!

2021 EDWARDSVILLE ROTARY CRITERIUM FESTIVAL, August 21st, 3-11pm, 021 will be the 11th year for the Edwardsville Rotary Criterium. It's a series of high-speed bicycle races, free kids races, live music, food, and an open container perimeter, all on the streets of Downtown, Edwardsville, Illinois. Event held rain or shine. Hosted by the Edwardsville Rotary Club since 2010 as a fund-raiser for community enhancing projects and as a gift to the people in the Edwardsville area. Preregistration for any of the races coming soon! For more info, go to https://edwardsvillecriterium.page/ www.metroeastmessenger.com

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Business Directory Gas & Convenience 7900 N Illinois St, Caseyville, IL 62232

(618) 344-1286

2233 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 344-1352

301 Salem Pl, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

(618) 624-6013

6559 IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062 826 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 1242 Thouvenot Ln, Shiloh, IL 62269

(618) 288-7920 (618) 632-2177 (618) 622-2220

536 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-4581

1029 Lincoln Hwy, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

(618) 632-4807

702 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 345-9777

Pilot Travel Center Shell

970 US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269 820 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294 1011 W US-50, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 622-0630 (618) 667-0946 (618) 632-2787

pilotflyingj.com https://find.shell.com

TA

819 Edwardsville Rd, Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-9931

www.ta-petro.com

Circle K

Huck's Convenient Food Store Moto Mart

www.circlek.com

www.hucks.com www.shell.com

Retail & Services Bike Surgeon

201 E State St, O'Fallon, IL 62269

(618) 622-1693

https://bikesurgeon.com/

Chelsey Reed-Hair Designer & Makeup Artist

2400 N Center St Maryville, IL, 62062

(618) 410-0882

www.facebook.com/chereed hairstylist

Chiropractic Works

410 Regency Ctr, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 477-8364

www.chiropracticworkscollin sville.com

Code 3 Spices

302 E. Main St. Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 855-8855

https://code3spices.com/

DogWatch Hidden Fences

Email: Alan@dogwatchofillinois.com

(618) 692-9131

www.dogwatchofillinois.com

Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Denise Arendell

303 Fountains Parkway, Suite 210 Fairview Heights, Il 62208 denise.arendell@edwardjones.com

(618) 622-4977

www.edwardjones.com/deni se-arendell

Kelly's Butcher Shop & Deli

804 South Main St., Troy, IL 62294

(618) 667-6268

https://www.facebook.com/ KellysButcherShopDeli/

Lonnie's Liquors

2004 Vandalia St, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 344-3430

1150 St. Louis Road, Collinsville, IL 62234

(618) 345-0611

25 Commercial St, Millstadt, IL 62260

(618) 476-7490

7835 Ivory Ave. St. Louis, MO 63111

(314) 638-2710

Email: Alan@xgreensynthetic.com

(314) 241-8873

Mike's Automotive

Xtreme Green Synthetic Turf

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Restaurant Directory Restaurant Name

Address

Other Features

Website

American/Bar & Grill

Denny's

1) 27 Jct Dr W, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, (618)659-1922 Classic American comfort food, Open 24 2) 522 Ramada Blvd, Collinsville, IL 62234, Hours (618) 345-8995 3) 737 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618) 622-0471

Gulf Shores Restaurant 215 Harvard Drive, Edwardsville, IL, (618) 650-9109 & Grill

IHOP

Lottie's Café

1028 W Hwy 50, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)632-5400

www.dennys.com

Cajun Comfort Food/Fresh www.gulfshoresrestaura Seafood/Daily Specials/Weekly Live ntandgrill.com Music (see website for dates and times)

Wide variety of pancakes, American breakfast and diner fare.

www.ihop.com

1099 Belt Line Road, Suite D, Collinsville, IL 62234, Carryout/Catering/Daily www.facebook.com/Lotti (618) 223-8253 Specials/Gaming/Occasional Live Music es-Cafe

Mady's

623 Edwardsville Road, Troy, Illinois (618) 505-7188

Bar/Casino

Mady's Facebook Page

McDill's Irish Pub

334 Saint Louis Rd Collinsville, IL, 62234 (618) 344-9875

Daily Food Specials/Dine in or Carry Out/Pool Table/Gaming/UFC Fight Viewing

https://www.facebook.c om/McDills

Peel Wood Fired Pizza

1) 921 S. Arbor Vitae, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Order (618)659-856 Online/Carryout/Patio/Brewery/Seasona 2) 1104 S. Cherry St., O'Fallon, IL 62269, (618)726l Specials 2244

www.peelpizza.com

Video Gaming/Pool/Dart Leagues/Draft https://www.facebook.c and Craft Beer Selections/Daily om/TheCommandPost70 Specials/Children welcome with an 8/ adult. 18+

The Command Post Bar and Grill

104 N Main St, Troy, IL 62294(618) 667-9892

The Wooden Nickel Pub & Grill

171 S. Main St, Glen Carbon, IL (618) 288-2141

Patio/Carryout/Happy Hour/Daily Specials/Occasional Live Music

Time Out Sports Bar & Grill

111 W Market St, Troy, IL 62294 (618) 667-2221

Carryout/Daily Specials/Happy Hour/Gaming/Occasional Live Music

China King (Edwardsville)

1063 S State Rt. 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025, (618) 692-1888

Dine in/Carry Out/Order Online/Delivery

www.edwardsvillechinaki ng.com

China King (Troy)

535 Troy Ave #537, Troy, IL 62294, (618) 667-8886

Dine in/Carry Out

See Menu

https://www.facebook.c om/WoodenNickelGlenC arbon/ www.timeoutsportsbargr ill.com

Asian

Mexican Zapata's Mexican Restaurant

1) 8 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL, (618) 343-1337 2) 4660 N Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL, (618) 277-5474

Lunch Buffet/Carry Out/Catering/Daily www.zapatasmexican.co Specials/Party Room/Karaoke Every m Other Friday

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Local Events 2021 Farm To Table To-Go, August 26th, 5-7pm, Gateway Convention Center, 1 Gateway Dr, Collinsville, IL. Join us for delectable farm to table cuisine championed by local executive chefs, who will create mouth-watering dishes using the freshest, local ingredients. Our exciting culinary event will continue to take place this year TO-GO style! Funds raised through this event will help continue the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting http://www.acsfarmtotable.com .

33rd Midwest Salute to the Arts, August 27-29th at Everett Moody Park at Longacre, Fairview Heights, IL. The Midwest Salute to the Arts invites you to be part of our spectacular three-day outdoor Arts Festival! Admission to Midwest Salute to the Arts is ALWAYS FREE this enables everyone an opportunity to view and purchase wonderful works of art in various mediums. There is something of interest for every member of the family, including Live Artist Demonstrations, Live Entertainment, our very own interactive Children’s Creation Station & Kids-Only Art Gallery. Friday: Aug 27th 6-9, Saturday: Aug 28th 10-7, Sunday: Aug 29th 11-5. For more info, go to midwestsalute.com.

Schweizerfest, August 27-29th, 1115 Broadway, Highland, IL. Highland’s homecoming is the celebration of our Swiss heritage. At the Schweizerfest, visitors enjoy activities, rides, entertainment and food in addition to parades both Saturday and Sunday nights. This event is sponsored by the Highland Jaycees. For more information go to the Jaycees website at www.highlandjaycees.com.

Concert In The Park- Abbey Road Warriors (Beatles Tribute Band), August 28th, 7-8:30pm, Fireman’s Park, 300 N. Donk Ave, Maryville, IL.

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Local Events Alton Food Truck Festival, August 28th, 4-8pm at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL. This festival, sponsored by Sauce Magazine, features food trucks from around the region offering global street food cuisine. In addition, the Amphitheater's concession team offers beverages of all types to compliment the food truck offerings. Live music performed by The Breakdown Shakedown will be showcased on the Amphitheater's stage. The Alton Food Truck Festival is FREE to the general public.

ALTON JAZZ & WINE FESTIVAL, September 4th, 6pm Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL. Get in the mix at the Alton Jazz & Wine Festival, a FREE celebration of Miles Davis and the birthplace of cool -- Alton, Illinois! Featuring Mosaic Jazz Sextet with special guest Malena Smith. Performances by Brian Owens and Soul as well. Local food and wine will also be available. Reserve a table on the permanent stage platform! 2 seat tables for $40 or 4 seat tables for $80. General Admission tickets also available on the lawn for $5. Tickets may be purchased at Alton Visitor Center and at Metro Tix metrotix.com/events/detail/alton-jazz-wine-fest/ Alton Expo 2021, Sept. 8th-12th at the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater, 1 Riverfront Dr, Alton, IL. What's better than a day of fair food, games, rides and live entertainment? Five days of fair food, games, rides, and live entertainment!

Experience all that and more at the Alton Expo, returning to the Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater this September!

Opera Edwardsville at Edwardsville City Park, September 10th, 7:30pm, Edwardsville City Park. Celebrate OE's return to live performance with its first-ever outdoor concert, to be presented in the heart of the community at the Edwardsville City Park. The concert will be free to the public. Audiences are encouraged to bring their chairs and picnics to be enjoyed under the stars on the lawn of the Edwardsville City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville.

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Local Events Kicks on 66' Car Show and Cruise, September 11th, 11am-2pm, at “On The Hill Golf Club” at the American Legion Post 199, 58 S. IL 157, Edwardsville, IL. For more information and tickets, go to www.kickson66.org.

Bradley R. Smith Memorial Scholarship 5k Run/Walk, Sept. 11th, Troy Tri-Township Park, 409 Collinsville Rd, Troy, IL. For more info and registration, go to runforbrad.org.

O’Fallon Summer Movies in the Park, Event sponsored by the O’Fallon Parks & Recreation. Join us at 6pm at the Community Park, 401 E. 5th St. O’Fallon, on fields 4/5 for a different movie. All movies are family friendly and FREE, so bring your popcorn buckets and blankets for family movie night. Here are the upcoming movies: Sept. 17 th- Raya and the Last Dragon, Oct. 8th- Jumanji II: The Next Level.

37th Annual Italian Fest, September 17 & 18th, Main Street, Collinsville, IL. Be a part of the largest Fest in the St. Louis Bi-State area devoted to all things Italian. Events include a grape stomp, 5k, live music, bocce ball tournament, parade, food vendors and more! For a full list of events, go to italianfest.net.

Great Godfrey Corn Maze, Sept. 17th- Oct. 31st, Robert E. Glazebrook Park, 1401 Stamper Lane, Godfrey, IL. Head out to Robert E. Glazebrook Park during September and October to enjoy the circus themed corn maze this year! A circus tent, clown, lion, seal, and an elephant will appear in the maze! The Great Godfrey maze offers two mazes: A 5- acre maze will be open on Fridays 6-10 pm, Saturdays 11 am-10 pm, and Sundays 12-6 pm. A 2 acre "Haunted Maze" will be open in October 7:30-10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. For more info, go to https://bit.ly/3Adxm3R. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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Local Events MEHS Woofstock, September 18th, 11am-3pm @ Triangle H Farm, 2082 S. Moreland Rd, Edwardsville, IL. Come Join us for Woofstock, our annual fundraiser! Enjoy a day filled with music and variety of activities that is sure to be a blast for the whole family, including the 4-legged members, and help us celebrate Metro East Humane Society!. For more info, go to https://www.mehs.org/events/mehs-woofstock-2021.

End of Summer Family Camp Out, Sept. 18-19 at Tri-Township Park District, 410 Wickliffe St, Troy, IL. Enjoy a night under the stars at the park! Price includes camp site, hot dog, chips, water, smores, and breakfast. The Chamber of Commerce will provide Ardy the Clown (she makes balloon animals), a caricaturist, a face painter, and Mosquito Joes will spray the camp site. There will be a decorate your campsite contest and the best decorated will win a special prize. Register Here: tritownshippark.recdesk.com/Community/Program.

7th Annual Hot Air Balloons Over Marine, Sept. 24th & 25th, 155 North Duncan St, Marine, IL. Watch bunches of colorful balloons float above at the 6th Annual Hot Air Balloons Over Marine event. The main event features launches on Friday and Saturday evenings, a sunrise launch on Saturday morning, and a balloon glow on Saturday evening. Many aviation activities, as well as food, drinks, a bounce house, and much more. For more info, go to http://www.bomarine.org/.

Edwardsville Art Fair, September 24- 26th, City Park, 101 S. Buchanan St, Edwardsville, IL. Edwardsville Art Fair is a juried arts festival presenting the work of approximately 65 talented artists. The show takes place in City Park surrounding the Edwardsville Public Library in beautiful downtown Edwardsville. There is something for everyone to love at Edwardsville Art Fair. For more information, go to www.edwardsvilleartscenter.com/edwardsville-art-fair.

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Local Events Art in the Park, Oct. 8th-10th at Lindendale Park, Park Hill Dr, Highland, IL. The 17th Annual Art in the Park offers indoor and outdoor spaces filled with world class art in the hometown atmosphere of Lindendale Park. This two-day juried indoor and outdoor exhibit, sponsored by Highland Arts Council, shows the works of nearly 60 artists in eleven mediums: painting, clay, glass, drawing/pastels, fabric/fiber, wood, sculpture, photography, jewelry, graphics/printmaking and mixed media. Approximately 9,000 attendees shop on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sunday, October 10, 2021, from 11 am to 4 pm.

Belleville Chili Cook-Off, Oct. 8-9th, Downtown Belleville Main Street. Hosted by the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce, the annual Chili Cook-off has featured the culinary creations of individuals, local organizations, and area businesses for 37 years! What started with just a few vendors on one block of East Main Street in downtown Belleville has now grown to more than 60 vendors and is one of the largest festivals in Belleville! For more info, please visit http://bit.ly/bvillechili.

Witches Night Out 2021, October 16th, 4-9pm, Miner Park, Glen Carbon, IL. The date is set, the magic is brewing, and we can’t wait to show you what’s in store for our 2nd annual in person fundraising event. LIVE music by Johnny Rock-Itt & the Double Wide Symphony. Tickets go on sale at the stroke of midnight August 1st! Early bird special of $20 until 8/31.

For tickets, go to https://bit.ly/3lwbNHV. Leclaire Parkfest 2021, Oct. 17th, 12-5pm, 900 Hale Ave, Edwardsville, IL. Join us for the 29th Annual Leclaire Parkfest at Leclaire Lake Park! The event will feature live music, arts and craft booths, games, trolley tours, and more! Food booths and a wine and beer garden will also be available. www.metroeastmessenger.com

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