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Mark Holland and Autumn's Child at SIUE page 3

You Gotta Eat page 14

Degas at the Saint Louis Art Museum page 19

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What’s Inside 3

What’s Happening

Arts & Issues

Mark Holland and Autumn's Child.

4 What's up?

A look at events around St. Louis.

5 A Taste of Opera

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis plans event.

6 "I, Daniel Blake"

Film calls for humanity, decency

14 You Gotta Eat

The Foundry Public House in Edwardsville.

18 Aspira Spa

Wisconsin facility earns recognition.

18 Edgar Degas

Saint Louis Art Museum plans exhibit.

Friday January 27_______ • Howlin' Fridays, National Blues Museum, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Drive-By Truckers, w/Kyle Craft, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Badfish: a Tribute to Sublime, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m. • We Are United Showcase, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Story of the Year, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Denis Thimes sings Nancy Wilson, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • An American in Paris, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Runs until January 29, 2017 • Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 • 50 Years Of Blood, Sweat And Cheers- A Tribute to The St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2017 • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00

p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • Self-Taught Genius: Treasures f ro m t h e A m e r i c a n F o l k A r t Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday January 28_______ • Duo Noire: St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, Ethical Society of St. Louis, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Turnpike Troubadours, w/ Dalton Domino, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Superjoint, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:00 p.m. • Loop Winter Jam with: Jonezy and Friends, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m. • Alcest, w/The Body, Creepers, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Denis Thimes sings Nancy Wilson, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • An American in Paris, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Runs until January 29, 2017

• 50 Years Of Blood, Sweat And Cheers- A Tribute to The St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2017 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 • Self-Taught Genius: Treasures f ro m t h e A m e r i c a n F o l k A r t Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sunday January 29_______ • 50 Years Of Blood, Sweat And Cheers- A Tribute to The St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2017

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People Mark Holland and Autumn's Child to perform at SIUE By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge

he sounds of awardwinning artist Mark Holland and his ensemble, Autumn's Child, will fill the SIUE Center for Spirituality and Sustainability on Feb. 4 when the SIUE Arts & Issues season continues into this new year.

Considered one of the best performers in the world today on his instrument of choice, the Native American flute, Holland and Autumn's Child will present an evening of acoustic instrumental fusion, beginning at 7:30 p.m., with a hybrid of world, jazz, classical and folk style music described as “global chamber music.” Holland isn't unfamiliar to the Arts & Issues program. He performed on the Arts and Issues stage for the first time in 2009 which SIUE Assistant Development Director Director Grant Andree pointed out “was very well received.” “In fact, for that Mark Holland show in 2009, we brought in a Native American hoop dancer, and it was the first concert since I’ve been here where we’ve had a standing ovation at the intermission,” Andree noted. In addition to playing with Autumn's Child, Holland also p e r f o r m s w i t h P e t e r M a y e r, another musician who has graced the Arts & Issues stage in the past. Mayer first performed in the 2008-09 season. “Both Peter and Mark were outstanding when they performed here, and it’s been quite awhile since they’ve been to SIUE, so I thought it was about time to bring them both back,” Andree said. M a y e r re t u r n e d t o A r t s & Issues for the 2016 holiday season and Holland with his ensemble,

Autumn's Child, returns on Feb 4. But the Autumn's Child with Mark Holland show in February won't take place in SIUE's Meridian Ballroom or Dunham Hall, which is where most of SIUE Arts & Issues performances take

place. This concert will be the first concert to be held in SIUE's Center for Spirituality and Sustainability. Andree explained why this was a new venue for Arts & Issues. “We are always looking for new ideas for Arts & Issues and last year Benjamin Lowder from the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability came to me with an idea to do a one-man play in the dome on Buckminster Fuller,” Andree said. “Arts & Issues had never presented a performance in the dome, but it seemed like the perfect place for a play on Fuller.” “We were very happy with that experience and thought the next step would be to bring in a concert. I presented Mark Holland and Autumn’s Child in the 20092010 season, and he was very well received so I thought he would be the perfect performer for this first concert for us in the dome,” Andree added. Holland recalled vividly his first concert at SIUE in 2009. “Yes, that was an amazing concert in 2009,” Holland said. “I was able to have seven musicians and the hoop dancer. It was a rare opportunity to present a representation of all of my musical settings and styles.” For those who may have

attended his 2009 concert, Holland described what concert goers could expect from the show on Feb. 4. “The difference to the 2009 event is that this is going to be in the Fuller dome, a very intimate space. So all seats, which are limited in number, will be right there among the musicians,” Holland pointed out. “The space itself is quite unique and different as well.” “The musicians joining me will be Cory Edwards - keyboards, Billy Engel - guitar, Ranya Iqbal cello, Zeb Briskovich - bass (Zeb teaches bass at SIUE) and R. Scott Bryan - percussion. All of these musicians are amazing, first class. Those in attendance will get to see and hear the instruments played by some of the best,” Holland added. “A similarity to the earlier concert will be that we will get to present newer compositions and some earlier works as well.” Holland started Autumn’s Child in 1995 and has released more than 20 CDs on his own label. He tours regularly throughout the country sharing his unique and skillful “playing from the heart” presentation. Holland showcases the versatility of the Native A m e r i c a n f l u t e t h ro u g h t h i s

combination of instrumentation and the blending of musical genres which creates his one-of-a-kind sound. “The music of Autumn's Child is sort of a musical smoothie, accessible for all ages and all walks of life,” Holland noted. He also praised Andree and the audiences that come to the SIUE shows. “Grant Andree is a joy to work with. He really cares about making the concerts the best they can be,” Holland said. “We are really looking forward to sharing the music. The audiences at the Arts and Issues series have always been a very in-tuned listening audience - one that has been both cultured and curious to new experiences. We feed off that.” The Autumn's Child with Mark Holland performance, which i s s p o n s o re d b y S c o t t C re d i t Union, has limited seating and is expected to sell out. Arts & Issues tickets can be ordered on-line at artsandissues.com or in-person at the Morris University Center (MUC) Welcome Desk. The MUC Welcome Desk is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Welcome Desk is closed on Sunday. To place your order by phone call 1-866-698-4253.

At top, Mark Holland, center, performing with Autumn's Child. At left, Holland, who first appeared at SIUE in 2009. Photos for The Edge.

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People

A look at upcoming events

For The Edge A number of events are coming up in the St. Louis area. Here's a look: • Intimate Apparel - January 26-February 11 Wo o l S t u d i o T h e a t e r, A & E Building, JCC Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus Dr, Creve Coeur, MO 63146 http://jccstl.com/arts-ideas/ new-jewish-theatre $39.50-41.50 (314) 442-3283 New York, 1905, Esther, a black seamstress, lives in a boarding house where she sews intimate apparel for clients ranging from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. As the other denizens of the boarding house marry and move away, Esther remains, lonely and longing. Through a mutual acquaintance, she begins to receive beautiful letters from a lonesome Caribbean man working on the Panama Canal. But Esther ’s heart seems to lie with the Hasidic shopkeeper from whom she buys cloth, and his heart with her, but the impossibility of the match is obvious to them both. The play offers poignant commentary on an era when the cut and color of one’s dress—and of course, skin— determined whom one could and could not marry, even talk to in public. Directed by Gary Barker, starring Jacqueline Thomspon, Jim Butz, Linda Kennedy, Chauncy

other over a garden when they were eight. Many years later, now grown up but estranged, they fall into a concussion at the exact same moment and meet once again in each other ’s mind. A witty and poignant examination of childhood, memory and South Africa’s born-

roots featuring both original music and covers. We start the Mardi Gras celebration early with parties every Friday featuring $5 Hurricanes and Abita Beer Specials, Drawings and Giveaways. Hwy 61 Roadhouse is a Memphis and New Orleans dining experience right here in Webster

Thomas, Andrea Purnell, Julie Layton. Talkbacks with actors will happen after the 2/2 & 2/9 performances. Check website for more information. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 7:30pm; Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm NJT will also host a one hour docent-led free tour “Textiles and the Gilded Age” at the St. Louis Art Museum on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at 2 PM showcasing complimentary ideas in the museum's collection. • US Premiere of The Year of the Bicycle – January 27-February 12 Kranzberg Arts Center Tickets: $30 GA, $25 Seniors 65+, $20 Full Time Students w/ID http://www.upstreamtheater. org/ 314-669-6382 upstreamtheater@sbcglobal.net Joanna Evans' award-winning play tells the story of Amelia and Andile who befriended each

free generation. Skipping from frolicky lightness to the dark borders of loneliness, this US premiere shows people reaching across walls that separate: race and class, innocence and guilt, playfulness and fear, yesterday and today. The play will be directed by Philip Boehm with performances by Magan Wiles and Eric Conners. Jan 27-29, Feb. 2-5 and 9-12. All shows 8 PM except Sundays Jan 29 and Feb 5 at 7 PM, Feb 12 at 2 PM. There will be a talkback with Phoeve Cirio of the Psychoanalytic Institute after the January 29th performance. • The Green McDonough Band – January 27, 7-10pm Hwy 61 Roadhouse, 34 S Old Orchard Ave. Webster Groves 63117 No Cover http://hwy61roadhouse.com/ Enjoy “Southern Roadhouse Hospitality” while listening to The Green McDonough Band – voted Best Blues Band by the RFT! This quartet plays a mix of blues and

Groves. Laissez le bon temps roulez, “Let the good times roll” • 7th Annual Freeze-Que – January 28-29, 2017 Hwy 61 Roadhouse, 34 S. Old Orchard, Webster Groves, 63117 http://hwy61roadhouse.com/ Hwy 61 Roadhouse’s 7th Annual Freeze-Que includes a BBQ contest to benefit Carney’s Kids Foundation, live music from 2 Hoosiers & a Hatchet (Sat 1-5p) and Kent Erhardt & The Bluemoon Blues Band (Sun

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Pictured: Top, a previous Jewish Community Center used book sale. Above, art for "The Year of the Bicycle" production. Right, the Green McDonough Band. Photos for The Edge

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Noon-4p) and great raffles! JCC Used Book Sale – January 29 – February 2, 2017 • Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex – Arts & Education Building #2 Millstone Campus Dr. http://jccstl.org 314-442-3169 The Jewish Community Center announces that used book donations are currently being accepted for the bi-annual Cultural Arts Used Book Sale. Between the hours of 9am and 4pm, Monday through Friday, books, audio books, record albums, DVD’s and CD’s that are in good condition can be dropped in the drop box located in the Arts and Education building at the JCC, #2 Millstone Campus Drive, St. Louis, 63146. No magazines, text books over 5 years old, or encyclopedias of any type are accepted. Please join us for the Winter Used Book Sale which will take place

January 29 – February 2, 2017. Volunteers are still needed to sort books at the Epstein Hebrew Academy, 1138 Warson Road. Volunteers work Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10am-noon. For more information, contact Zelda Sparks 314-442-3169. • Karaoke with KJ Sheel – February 9, 8pm Elvis Room at Blueberry Hill, 6504 Delmar Bvld, 63130 FREE http://blueberryhill.com/event/ best-karaoke-in-st-louis-with-kjsheel/ KJ Sheel does it right! He hosts the best karaoke night in St. Louis and everyone is welcome. Yo u ’ l l s e e s o m e m e m o r a b l e performances and there’s plenty of opportunity to sing. Sheel himself, an incredible performer as well as host, sings a couple songs throughout the night and will knock your socks off. Your wonderful bartender concocts a special drink every month with a special price. Second Thursday of every month! Count on it! • Insight Theatre Company Trivia Night – February 10, 7pm Nerinx Hall Cafeteria, 530 E Lockwood Ave, Webster Groves 63119 $25/person for $200/table of 8 http://insighttheatrecompany. com/2017/01/insightt h e a t re - c o m p a n y - t r i v i a - n i g h t february-10-2017/ Insight Theatre Company is hosting a Trivia Night on February 10, 2017 at Nerinx Hall. Join us for a fun-filled evening of general question trivia and support Insight Theatre! We’ll also have a 50/50 raffle, mulligans, prizes and more! Bring your own treats – beer and soda will be available. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the first round starts at 7 p.m. • Schadenfreude author Rebecca Schuman – February 12, 2017 Urban Chestnut Brewing Company in The Grove http://meetmestlouis.org/ Q&A and book signing with Schadenfreude author Rebecca Schuman

A Taste of Opera

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"Culinary Concerts" planned locally For The Edge

pera Theatre of Saint Louis’s popular Opera Tastings – a unique series of 80-minute “culinary concerts” that serve as the perfect introduction to opera – return this winter. For the ﬁrst time since the collaborative event began in 2014, Opera Theatre will host two engagements of Opera Tastings before its festival season: a winter series on January 25-30 and a spring series on April 18- 23.

The interactive events are a fun and delicious way for opera newcomers to discover opera for the first time. The series is presented through PNC Arts Alive, an initiative of the PNC Foundation. All-inclusive tickets are $20-$25 per event. Opera Tastings events take place at different venues across the region, each featuring a unique menu created by some of St. Louis’s best chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists. At each venue, young acclaimed singers perform live music from across the history of opera. Each musical selection is paired with wine, beer, spirits, small bites or desserts. Each course of music and food or drink is introduced by the venue’s culinary expert and by emcee Robert McNichols, Jr. The pairings are designed to enhance the flavors of the music, and the music is designed to enhance the flavors of the pairings. Each menu focuses on the specialties of this January’s culinary partners: Moulin Events, National Blues Museum, Quintessential Dining & Nightlife and The Wine Cellar & Bistro. The Opera Tastings winter series will reach across the St. Louis region and beyond, with partnerships from Downtown St. Louis to St. Charles to Columbia, Missouri. The events of this winter’s Opera Tastings are as follows: • Friday, January 27, 7 p.m. at Quintessential Dining & Nightlife 149 N. Main Street in Historic St. Charles Menu highlights by General Manager Eric Sohn: Beer and new American-style comfort food All-inclusive tickets are $20 • Sunday, January 29, 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. at The Wine Cellar 505 Cherry Street in Downtown Columbia, Missouri Menu highlights by Executive

OTSL photo by Ken Howard

Former and current Gerdine Young Artists/Richard Gaddes Festival Artists (L to R). Top row: GYA Eric Ferring, GYA Zane Hill, GYA Christopher Carbin, GYA Robert Mellon; stage ﬂoor level (L to R): GYA Gina Perregrino, Former GYA Jenni Bank (Firdaus Noman), Thomas Hammons (Abdullah Sher Noman), Former GYA Aubrey Allicock (Bulbul Fakh), RGFA Justin Austin (Pyarelal), GYA Elliott Paige (Bombur Yambarzal), GYA Rafael Helbig-Kostka (Shalimar’s Brother), GYA Joshua Blue (Shalimar’s Brother), GYA Benjamin Dickerson, GYA Kristen DiNinno, GYA Caitlin Redding, GYA Siena Miller. 2016 Shalimar the Clown. The program is named in honor of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis' found board member, Gerdine Young. Chef Craig Cyr and Sommelier Sarah Cyr: Wine and “Seed to Table” small plates All-inclusive tickets are $25 • Monday, January 30, 7 p.m. at The National Blues Museum 615 Washington Avenue in Downtown St. Louis Menu highlights by Chef Jack of Culture Catering: Cocktails and Creole/Soul Fusion All-inclusive tickets are $20 Doors will open 30 minutes prior to each event. After each performance, audiences are encouraged to stay and dine or enjoy drinks with the singers at each of the partner venues. The singers at this winter’s Opera Tastings are young opera stars who have started their careers at Opera Theatre – soprano Katherine Jolly, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Panara, tenor Joshua Blue and baritone Robert Mellon. They will perform arias, duets, and trios at each venue, accompanied by pianist Lachlan Glen, with music ranging from Mozart and Puccini to Kurt Weill and Ricky Ian Gordon. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis was one of only nine arts organizations in the St. Louis region that were selected for a PNC Arts Alive grant for bold thinking around increasing arts access and engagement. PNC Arts Alive is a multi-year, multi-million dollar initiative of the PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. The goal of PNC Arts Alive is to help area residents gain access to the arts and to help arts organizations expand and engage audiences. “Through PNC Arts Alive, we continue to help invigorate local

arts organizations while bringing new and exciting programs to our community,” said Michael Scully, PNC regional president for St. Louis. “The creativity and collaboration demonstrated by the local arts community is evident in the programs that will be introduced, while enabling new visitors and residents alike to experience a diverse range of exhibits and performances.” For more information on PNC Arts Alive and the grant recipients, visit http://www.pncartsalive. com. All-inclusive tickets are $20 to the events in St. Louis and $25 to the two events in Columbia, and available online at ExperienceOpera.org/ OperaTastings or the Opera Theatre box office at (314) 9610644. Additional details of the April locations, which will range from Edwardsville to the Cortex District to Chesterfield, will be announced later in January. All attendees will receive a credit towards the purchase of tickets to any event during the 2017 Festival Season, which runs from May 20 – June 25 and features Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, the American premiere of Philip Glass and Christopher Hampton’s The Trial, the premiere of a new performing version of Ricky Ian Gordon and Michael Korie’s The Grapes of Wrath, Mozart’s Titus (La clemenza di Tito), and the annual Center Stage showcase concert by Gerdine Young Artists. The series is also supported by the following generous media partners: Feast Magazine, Alive Magazine, Gazelle STL, and Riverfront Times. The series host committee consists of members of OTSL’s Young Friends Steering Committee and OTSL’s

Engagement and Inclusion Task Force: Gail Boker, Geoff and Allison Bowers, Adrienne Davis, Mark Kent, Anthony and Laura Lancia, Teresa Lane, Laurie Lock, Tyrrell Rodgers, Jermaine Tarrant, Ashley BuddeTaylor and Matt Taylor, and Kira Van Niel. About the PNC Foundation The PNC Foundation, which receives its principal funding from The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC), actively supports organizations that provide services for the benefit of communities in which it has a significant presence. The foundation focuses its philanthropic mission on early childhood education and community and economic development, which includes the arts and culture. Through Grow Up Great, its signature cause that began in 2004, PNC has created a $350 million, multi-year initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. About Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is one of the leading American opera companies, known for a spring festival of inventive new productions, sung in English, featuring the finest American singers and accompanied by members of the St. Louis Symphony. As of its 2016 Festival Season, Opera Theatre has presented 25 world premieres and 26 American premieres — which may be the highest percentage of new work in the repertory of any U.S. company. Described by the Sunday Times of London as “one of the few American companies worth the transatlantic fare,” Opera Theatre of Saint Louis annually welcomes visitors from

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nearly every state and close to a dozen foreign countries. Although the size of the theater typically limits box office income to less than a quarter of the budget, the company has consistently produced work of the highest quality while never accumulating a deficit. Opera Theatre also has a long tradition of discovering and promoting the careers of the finest operatic artists of the current generation. Among the artists who had important early opportunities at Opera Theatre are Christine Brewer, Susan Graham, Nathan Gunn, Patricia Racette, Thomas Hampson, Jerry Hadley, Dawn Upshaw, Matthew Polenzani, Sylvia McNair, Erie Mills, Dwayne Croft, Kelly Kaduce, and Lawrence Brownlee. Opera Theatre has always been known for distinguished leadership: founding general director Richard Gaddes was succeeded in 1985 by general director Charles MacKay, with famed British stage director Colin Graham as artistic director and Stephen Lord (1992 – present) as music director. Timothy O’Leary was named general director in October 2008 with acclaimed stage director James Robinson succeeding the late Colin Graham. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is funded in part by the Regional Arts Commission, Arts and Education Council, National Endowment for the Arts, and the Missouri Arts Council, with audience building programs supported by The Wallace Foundation. Generous leadership support for the services of the St. Louis Symphony is provided by Jack C. Taylor and the Taylor family.

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People People planner Zoo offers Valentine adoptions

Pop up and take a look around—it’s almost Valentine’s Day! Adopt a burrowing b eaut y — a bl a ck- t a i l e d p r a i r i e dog from the Saint Louis Zoo— for someone you love. F or $ 4 5 , i n c l ud i n g s h i p p i n g and handling, the Saint Louis Zoo will deliver the adoption package to anyone in the continental United States. Proceeds go directly toward the care and feeding of the animals. The package includes a 12-inch plush prairie dog (while supplies last) and a valentine card from you, personalized adoption certificate, color photo with animal facts, car decal, name on the Zoo Parents Donor Wall and Zoo website for one year, and an invitation to the Zoo Parents Picnic. To a d o p t t h e p r a i r i e d o g , order online at stlzoo.org/ Va l e n t i n e A d o p t i o n , c a l l ( 3 1 4 ) 646-4771 or stop by a Welcome Desk at the north or south entrance of the Zoo. Save $5 when you purchase and pick up your adoption package at the Zoo. Online and phone orders must be made by Feb. 1 to ensure Feb. 14 delivery. Walk-in orders are available through Feb. 14. T h e s e h i g h l y s o c i a l ro d e n t s live in western grasslands in large underground colonies or “towns.” Their system of underground tunnels helps protect them from coyotes and o t h e r p re d a t o r s . U n l i k e s o m e prairie dogs, the black-tailed prairie dog doesn’t hibernate in winter unless the weather is extreme. A family group, known as a coterie, is comprised of one a d u l t m a l e a n d t h re e t o f o u r adult females with young.

Improvised Shakespeare Company at the Hett on Jan. 26

Based on the audience’s suggestion for a title, the Improvised Shakespeare Company will create an unscripted, often hilarious Elizabethan-style play at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m. The all-male cast will brush up on its “thee’s” and “thou’s” for an evening of off-the-cuff comedy using the rhyming verse and themes of William Shakespeare. Nothing is planned, rehearsed or written, the characters are created as you watch, and if you wonder where the story is going... so do the actors. The night could reveal a tragedy, comedy or history. Each play is completely improvised and therefore entirely new. Tickets are $18 adults, $15 seniors, $10 students or children, and free for McKendree University students. Visit theHett.com for ticket information. The Improvised Shakespeare Company has performed its critically acclaimed show to sold out audiences in Chicago since 2005. Its national touring company has entertained audiences across the U.S., including the Piccolo Spoleto Fringe Festival, Off Broadway in New York City, Bonnaroo, and the Just For Laughs festival. The troupe

has been named best improvisation group by the Chicago Reader and the Chicago Examiner and has received numerous awards in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.

Alton Brown to appear at The Fox

Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown has announced “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science” (www.altonbrownlive.com) will visit an additional 40 cities in 2017 including St. Louis’ Fabulous Fox Theatre on Sunday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Later this year during Thanksgiving week, Brown will make his Broadway debut for eight performances at the Barrymore Theatre. Brown created a new form of entertainment – the live culinary variety show – with his “Edible Inevitable Tour”, which played in over 100 cities with more than 150,000 fans in attendance. The first leg of Eat Your Science sold 100,000 tickets in the 40 cities Brown visited. Tickets are $60, $50, $40 and are available online at metrotix. com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Brown says fans can expect “allnew everything including songs, new comedy, new puppets, and bigger and better potentially dangerous food demonstrations.” Critics and fans have raved about the interactive components of Brown’s shows. He promises “plenty of new therapy inducing opportunities during our audience participation segments. I don’t

schedule for the upcoming months. • Member Speaker Series: History of the Climatron January 17, 2017 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Missouri Botanical Garden – R i d g w a y Vi s i t o r C e n t e r – Shoenberg Theater • Members Event: Orchid Show Preview February 3, 2017 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Missouri Botanical Garden – R i d g w a y Vi s i t o r C e n t e r – Orthwein Floral Display Hall • Member Speaker Series: All About Orchids February 4, 2017 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Missouri Botanical Garden – R i d g w a y Vi s i t o r C e n t e r – Shoenberg Theater • Orchid Show 2017 February 4, 2017 - March 26, 2017 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Missouri Botanical Garden – R i d g w a y Vi s i t o r C e n t e r – Orthwein Floral Display Hall • Orchid Nights February 9, 2017 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Celebrate the Gospel Concert February 12, 2017 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm • Missouri Botanical Garden Trivia Night—Garden Style February 18, 2017 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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The Coliseum Revisited Dance is going to be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Lang & McClain (formerly The Guild!) and The OWLS will be playing. There are advance tickets sales only with limited seating for this dance. Tickets cost $20 per person and are available to purchase at TJs, Country Corner, Benld City Hall and FNB in Benld, and Hick Appliances, and United Community Bank in Gillespie – or by phone contact Lynn at 217-835-2330 or Norm 2 1 7 - 8 3 5 - 2 1 3 0 . Ti c k e t s m a y b e p u rc h a s e d a t t h e s e l o c a t i o n s starting Monday, January 16th, and can be mailed by calling one of t h e a bo v e Bu i l d B e n l d Committee Members. The Gillespie Civic Center doors will open at 6pm on Saturday, February 25th. Tickets are $20 per person that includes C a s h B a r w i t h B e e r, Wi n e , Setups and snacks – Bring Your Own Liquor and Snacks. Live music starts at 7pm with The OWLS playing all of your old favorites. Around 830pm Lang and McClain will take the stage for the rest of the evening (till 11pm). Admission by Ticket Only. No Refunds. No General Admission at the doors. Event sponsored by Build Benld, Coliseum Concerts and Ubben & Associates.

Saint Louis Zoo to host kids' film festival

The Saint Louis Zoo is hosting Big Eyes, Big Minds—an international film festival showcasing awardwinning films made for kids, about kids and sometimes by kids. The St. Louis International Children’s Film Festival features international animated short films tailored to children age 2 to 18 years. However, adults will find the films equally appealing. An experienced writer, director and producer of television films, Festival Director Mabel Gan also produces the highly respected Singapore International Children’s Film Festival, which reaches 3,000 children each year. The St. Louis festival will showcase a selection of the best new children’s films from around the world. Its programs include culturally diverse and valueaffirming films that kids can connect with. The goal is to expand perspectives and stimulate critical thinking. The organization also works to cultivate film appreciation, increase knowledge of the craft of filmmaking and provide a platform for kids to screen their own films. After each screening, Zoo Education Department staff will offer a range of crafts and activities related to the animals featured in the films. Dates are Saturdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, 2017 Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. — Screenings for ages 2 to 7 and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Screenings for ages 5 and up Crafts and activities follow each set of screenings Films will be shown at the Anheuser-Busch Theater at Saint Louis Zoo in The Living World, One Government Drive

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Museum celebrates Route 66 in St. Louis

On Nov. 11, 2016, Route 66 celebrates its 90th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the Missouri History Museum developed Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis, a 6,000-square-foot exhibition that explores the local history of the world-famous highway. Route 66: Main Street through St. Louis is open from June 25 through July 16, 2017. Route 66 touched eight states and connected more than 100 cities from Chicago to Los Angeles. St. Louis was the largest city in between. As the road meandered through the city, it passed by a number of stops that were unique t o S t . L o u i s – f ro m p o p u l a r restaurants to scandalous motes. Route 66: Main Street through St. Louis tells St. Louis' distinctive story on the Mother Road. Visitors will get their kicks learning about the motels, custard stands and tourist traps that could be found along the road as it passed through St. Louis. Route 66 through St. Louis wound its way from the bridges through downtown streets and depending on the year, provided travelers with several options for navigating through the city to the county and west. L o c a l s w i l l re c o g n i z e s o m e of the iconic places they still visit today such as Ted Drewes, Crown Candy Kitchen, Carl's Drive In and The Chase Hotel. They will also rediscover places

that are gone with the passage of time such as the Coral Court Motel, the Parkmoor, the Chain of Rocks Amusement Park and the 66 Park-In Theatre. Artifacts include neon signs like the original sign from the La Casa Grande Motel on Watson, and classic cars including a 1963 Corvette Stingray convertible and a 1957 Airstream Travel Trailer. R o u t e 6 6 o p e n e d o n N o v. 11, 1926, as the major highway connecting Chicago and Los Angeles. Route 66 bore the hardships of the Great Depression, taking migrants west to find a new life. It carried military transports through World War II. At its height in the 1950s and '60s, tourists traveled its length to see the sights of the Southwest and California. Route 66 bore witness to the rise of the car culture. It helped create a fascination with drive-in theaters and drive-in restaurants, with motels and cabin courts, with tourist shops and tourist traps. By the 1970s, the interstate system offered a more efficient way to get around the country and rendered Route 66 obsolete. The Mother Road was officially decommissioned in 1985, with many of the states removing the shields before that. Although Route 66 is long gone, relics of it still remain across St. Louis. Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis serves as a vehicle to transport visitors back to a time when car travel was an adventure and momand-pop diners and motels ruled the road. Admission is free. The Missouri History Museum is located in Forest Park. For more information, visit

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Airshow to mark SAFB's 100th anniversary

Scott Air Force Base will celebrate its centennial anniversary in June of 2017. To commemorate this historic milestone, the base will host an open house and airshow featuring the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds, set for June 10-11, 2017. The land today known as Scott AFB was initially leased in June of 1917, and by September of that year, it was officially established as Scott Field. Scott AFB is the fourth oldest continuously active base in the U.S. Air Force, and the only Air Force base named in honor of an enlisted member, Corporal Frank S. Scott. Scott Field originally served as a pilot training field during World War I and hosted a modified Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” aircraft used as an air ambulance. By 1921, the mission at the field changed and Scott became a lighter-than-air station hosting balloons and dirigibles. By 1937, the lighter-than-air era ended for the entire Army Air Corps and the War Department intended to move the General Headquarters Air Force from Langley Field, Virginia to Scott Field. America’s entry into World War II would change that plan. The Army Chief of Staff changed Scott’s primary mission in 1939

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After releasing her fifth solo studio album idina. last fall, Tony Awardwinning superstar Idina Menzel announced today that she will head out on a 50+ city global spring & summer tour that will include a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Tuesday, August 15 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $150, $85, $65, $45 and can be purchased online at metrotix. com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. The tour will begin in Japan on March 29, 2017 and visit Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo before Idina begins the North American leg of the tour on April 7, 2017 with a hometown Long Island show in New York at the Nassau Coliseum. She will travel through major U.S. cities including Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, New Orleans, Nashville and Las Vegas before the tour concludes on September 3, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ. European tour dates will be announced shortly. American Express Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, January 18 at 10 am local time through Thursday, January 26 at 10 pm local time. An artist presale will also begin at 10 am local time on January 18. Tickets for the general public will go on sale Friday, January 27 at 10 am local time. Please visit www.idinamenzel.com/tour for all details. .Called “the Streisand of her generation” by The Denver Post, Idina has captivated audiences at sold-out concerts around the world with her irresistible charm, wit and unparalleled vocal prowess. Throughout the tour, Idina will lead audiences through a special journey of songs from idina., as well as other classic pop, musical theater favorites and her own personal catalogue. “[Idina] sings beyond anyone’s idea of reasonable vocal or emotional limits…” – New York Magazine “[Idina has a] tear-down-thehouse voice and commanding personality...” – Variety Idina willl play the role of CC in the contemporary remake of the classic film Beaches, which premieres Saturday, January 21 on Lifetime

at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Her voice is also featured on the Beaches EP, which includes classic songs from the 1988 original film, along with new tracks recorded specifically for the remake. The EP was released on January 13 by Warner Bros. Records and is available for purchase now at https://wbr.ec/wbmw. Tony Award-winning icon Idina Menzel has a diverse career that traverses stage, film, television and music. Idina's voice can be heard as Elsa in Disney’s global box office smash FROZEN, in which she sings the film’s Oscar-winning song “Let It Go,” and in the follow-up short, FROZEN FEVER. After Idina’s performance of the multi-platinum song at the 86th annual Academy Awards, she made history as the first person with both a Billboard Top 10 hit and a Tony Award for acting. Idina capped 2016 with the release of her fifth original solo studio album idina., and filmed Lifetime’s remake of Beaches, set to air January 21, 2017, in which she portrays the role of ‘CC,’ made famous by Bette Midler. Idina earned her first Tony nomination as Maureen in the Pulitzer Prize winner Rent, and won the award for her performance as Elphaba in Wicked. Other notable roles include Rachel Berry’s mother, Shelby Corcoran, on the hit television show Glee as well as starring opposite Susan Sarandon and Amy Adams in Disney’s Enchanted. Idina starred in her own PBS special, Barefoot at the Symphony, with an accompanying live album of the same name, and her highly successful 2015 international concert tour included a sold-out performance at Radio City Music Hall. Idina also performed the National Anthem at Super Bowl XLIX in February 2015, which was the most-watched television program in U.S. history. In addition to cast albums, Idina’s prolific recording career includes the solo albums idina., I Stand, Here and Still I Can’t Be Still. Her first-ever Christmas album Holiday Wishes, released October 2014 on Warner Bros. Records, debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Holiday Albums chart and received rave reviews. Idina’s most recent Broadway role as ‘Elizabeth’ in the original production IF/THEN earned her critical acclaim

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Box Office. An international sensation since their unique video version of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” rocked YouTube with millions of hits in 2011, the Croatian cellists Luka Sulic and Stjepan Hauser have created three high-energy albums for Sony Music Masterworks. Score finds them exploring a more traditional sound-world. Joining them here – to provide the ideal aural backdrop to their virtuosity – is the London Symphony Orchestra, with conductor/arranger Robin Smith at the helm. Sulic and Hauser also co-produced Score with Nick Patrick (Jackie Evancho, Il Divo, Placido Domingo). “We love movie music! This album represents some of our favorite pieces of music by our favorite film composers. Having the opportunity to arrange them for cello whilst working with the world class London Symphony Orchestra has been a

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People People planner Events planned in Alton area

The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the following events.information, call (636) 899-0090. Alt on Lit t le Theat er:Nan a's Naughty Knickers Friday, January 27, 2017 Saturday. Jan. 28 Sunday, Jan. 29 Tuesday, Jan 31 Starting at 7:30pm Alton Little Theater 2450 N. Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 When Nana invites her granddaughter, Bridget, to live with her, mayhem ensues since Nana has been subsidizing her income with a lingerie business, catering to local ladies not yet ready to be "over the hill". Complications arise when Bridget brings home her cop boyfriend and the landlord gets wind of the shenanigans going on in Nana's rent-controlled apartment. The Senior Citizen's sexy sidelines will keep the audience in stitches... indeed, they may laugh themselves right out of their knickers! For tickets, call (618) 462-3205. Admission: $17 Adults; $10 Students Alton Hauntings: Night at the First Unitarian Church Saturday, January 28, 2017 8:00pm to 2:00am First Unitarian Church (Alton Hauntings Tour) 110 East Third St Alton, IL 62002 (217) 791-7859 Discover the Ghosts of the Unitarian Church with special side trip to the eerie Enos Sanitarium! Join American Hauntings and author Luke Naliborski for an exclusive ghost hunt at one of the most haunted places in Illinois -the First Unitarian Church! Discover the most haunted location in "One of Most Haunted Small Towns in America!" and come along for an eerie investigation of this supernaturally charged building (along with a side ghost hunt at the nearby Enos Sanitarium, as well! ) We’ll spend the night looking for the building’s resident ghost and ongoing hauntings and we’ll also include history of the church, the former sanitarium, and the local Underground Railroad. For more information, call (217) 791-7859. Admission: $50 per guest Bald Eagle Festival Sunday, January 29, 2017 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd. Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-2331 Come out to Pere Marquette Lodge where you can not only be personally introduced to our nation’s most majestic symbol, but also shop our unique vendor booths, grab a bite to eat at our restaurant, taste locally made wines, tour our historic Lodge and enjoy time with friends and family. The festival will feature live music, entertainment and the Bald Eagle and several other raptor species during the Masters of the Sky shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The show will be a wonderful opportunity to see and experience the magnificence of the Bald Eagle first hand. For more information call (618) 786-2331. Admission: Entry into the festival is free, Masters of the Sky show is $3/person. FEBRUARY

Alt on Lit t le Theater:Nana's Naughty Knickers Wednesday, Feb. 01 – 04 at 7:30 pm Sunday, Feb. 05 at 2:00 pm Alton Little Theater 2450 N. Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 When Nana invites her granddaughter, Bridget, to live with her, mayhem ensues since Nana has been subsidizing her income with a lingerie business, catering to local ladies not yet ready to be "over the hill". Complications arise when Bridget brings home her cop boyfriend and the landlord gets wind of the shenanigans going on in Nana's rent-controlled apartment. The Senior Citizen's sexy sidelines will keep the audience in stitches... indeed, they may laugh themselves right out of their knickers! For tickets, call (618) 462-3205. Admission: $17 Adults; $10 Students Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park Thursday, Feb. 02 Monday, Feb. 06 Tuesday, Feb. 07 Thursday, Feb. 09 Wednesday, Feb. 15 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Saturday, Feb. 25 Friday, March 03 Starting at 8:30am Pere Marquette State Park 13112 Visitor Center Lane Grafton, IL 62037 A site interpreter at Pere M a rq u e t t e S t a t e P a r k w i l l b e presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter. Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months i n t h e a re a a n d m u c h m o re . All programs will begin at the park's visitor center at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are required. There will be a short video presentation fo l l o w e d b y an o b s e rv atio nal drive to view the wintering bald eagles. Please dress warmly and have a full tank of gas. For more information or reservations, call (618) 786-3323. Eagle Watching with Ranger Saturday, February 04, 2017 9:00 am to 10:00 am Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge HCR 82 Box 107 Brussels, IL 62013 (618) 883-2524 Join refuge rangers from Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge for a morning of eagle watching. Visit multiple areas at the wildlife refuge that are known for eagles. A personal vehicle will be needed. Attendees are reminded to dress for the weather. Open to all ages. Space is limited, call 618-883-2524 to register in advance. Live Bald Eagles at TreeHouse Wildlife Center Saturday, Feb. 04 - Sunday, Feb. 05 Saturday, Feb. 11 – Sunday, Feb. 12 Saturday, Feb. 18 – Sunday, Feb. 19 Saturday, Feb. 25 – Sunday, Jan. 26 10:00 am to 3:00 pm TreeHouse Wildlife Center 23956 Green Acres Road Dow, IL 62022 (618) 466-2990 There will be live bald eagles every weekend in January and F e b r u a r y a t t h e Tr e e H o u s e Wildlife Center. Free admission. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call (618) 4662990. Audubon Center Birds of Winter Sunday, Feb. 05

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Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower 435 Confluence Tower Drive Hartford, IL 62048 Bald eagles aren't the only raptors that make the region their home. Find out what other raptors live in the area during a live meet and greet with raptors from TreeHouse Wildlife Center. For more information, call (618) 251-9101. Alton Little Theater:Nana's Naughty Knickers Sunday, Feb. 05 Starting at 2:00 pm Alton Little Theater 2450 N. Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 When Nana invites her granddaughter, Bridget, to live with her, mayhem ensues since Nana has been subsidizing her income with a lingerie business, catering to local ladies not yet ready to be "over the hill". Complications arise when Bridget brings home her cop boyfriend

Saturday, Feb. 11 Sunday, Feb. 12 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Audubon Center at Riverlands 301 Riverlands Way West Alton, MO 63386 Join us this winter at the Audubon Center at Riverlands, located inside the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, for wildlife viewing and education in this Globally Significant Important Bird Area. Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans and ducks call Riverlands home during the winter. Enjoy the view from the comfort of the Center or venture out to the water’s edge for a closer look. On Saturdays Treehouse Wildlife will be in the Center with a bird of prey and on Sundays see a bald eagle up close and personal! For more information, call (636) 8990090. Birds of Prey Saturday, February 04, 2017 Gates open at 9:30am | 1:00pm to 3:00pm

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The proposals then evolved into one that would halt immigration from countries linked to terrorism, though Trump never explicitly took a Muslim ban off the table, nor renounced the registry advocated by some who supported him. Tillerson told senators: "I do not support a blanket-type rejection of any particular group of people." Retired Marine Gen. John Kelly, nominated to lead the Homeland Security Department, also weighed in: "I don't agree with registering people based on ethnic or religion or anything like that." Nor should religion be a basis for criminal or counter terrorism investigations, he said. Sessions also repudiated "the idea that Muslims, as a religious group, should be denied admission to the United States." IMMIGRATION Tillerson dissociated himself from Trump's inflammatory description of Mexicans crossing illegally into the U.S. as criminals and rapists. He contended he would "never characterize an entire population with any single term at all." Mexico is a "longstanding friend and neighbor of this country," he added, offering a diplomatic bow to a country that Trump says has been taking advantage of weak U.S. leadership.

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doubt" the report's conclusions. Trump has declared the focus on Russia and the election a "political witch hunt," while acknowledging this week that Russia was probably behind the hacking of Democrats during the campaign. RUSSIA and NATO Trump's national security and diplomatic leaders have voiced sharp skepticism about the prospects for a warmer relationship with Moscow despite Trump's praise of Putin. "Russia is raising grave concerns on several fronts," retired Gen. James Mattis, chosen to run the Pentagon, told senators. "I have very modest expectations for areas of cooperation with Mr. Putin," who he said is "trying to break the North Atlantic alliance." Tillerson expressed unqualified support for NATO's "inviolable" Article 5, which requires the allies to come to the defense of any member that is invaded. This, after Trump in the campaign suggested the U.S. might not defend its NATO allies if they came under attack if some did not contribute more money to the alliance. MUSLIMS In the campaign, Trump proposed a temporary ban on foreign Muslims entering the U.S. and at one point suggested requiring Muslims already in the country to register.

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opponent Hillary Clinton melted into a tribute to her public service when she conceded the election. On Friday, he tweeted anew she was "guilty as hell." Trump's team isn't nearly as inflammatory or unorthodox. Several are more traditional Republicans who toed the line on established GOP positions, even when they contradicted the boss. The result is Trump is assembling a potentially discordant amen chorus at the dawn of his presidency. RUSSIAN HACKING Trump's nominees to run the CIA, State Department and Justice Department gave credence to U.S. intelligence assessments on Russian hacking that the president-elect ridiculed for weeks before he grudgingly accepted it Wednesday. Kansas Republican Rep. Mike Pompeo, nominated as CIA director, said the report concluding that Russia interfered in the U.S. election trying to help Trump win was "an analytical product that is sound." Rex Tillerson, nominated as secretary of state, told senators it's a "fair assumption" the hacking couldn't have happened without Russian President Vladimir Putin's approval. Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, chosen for attorney general, said "I have no reason to

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"Paterson"

Waking up. Making coffee. Walking to work. Talking to coworkers. Coming home. Walking the dog. Going to the bar. Repeating it all again. These are the mundane activities Jim Jarmusch's "Paterson " is made of. While they're the things most of us do without much thought, and often with a little dread, in "Paterson," they're everything, they're life and they're beautiful. This quiet sentimentality is because Jarmusch is showing us this world through the eyes of a peculiar man named Paterson (a subtle, wonderful Adam Driver), a bus-driving poet in Paterson, New Jersey, who favors William Carlos Williams, author of the epic poem "Paterson." He lives with a beautiful woman, Laura (Golshifteh Farahani), and he goes about his life gently, often letting his poems take over his thoughts. As he walks through the brick-lined, industrial landscape of Paterson, we hear him working out a poem in his head. "We have plenty of matches in our house ... we have plenty of matches in our house ..." He writes it down when he can and expands from there. This happens often, but instead of just audio, Jarmusch scribbles Paterson's verses across the screen, daring us to really consider the words. This film isn't some quirky gimmick about a blue collar fellow with an artist's heart; it's deeply sincere and lifelike. Part of that is because Paterson's world is full of characters — real-ish seeming people who come in and out of his life. He seems to delight in the randomness. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "some language." RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

"Fences"

The blue music of "Fences" sings with a ferocious beauty in Denzel Washington's long-in-coming adaptation of August Wilson's masterpiece of African-American survival and sorrow. Transfers from stage to screen often serve up only a pale reflection of the electric, live-wire theater experience. But Washington, in his good sense, has neither strained to make August's Pulitzer Prize-winning play particularly cinematic nor to "open it up" much from the confines of the staged settings. What we have, instead, is a meat-and-potatoes drama, delivered with full-bodied, powerhouse performances and an attuned ear to the bebop rhythms of Wilson's dense, musical dialogue. The 1957-set "Fences" surely doesn't call for anything like a Stanley Kubrick treatment. Just give us the words and the people, with passion. "Death ain't nothing but a fastball on the outside corner," says Troy Maxson (Washington), a 53-year-old garbage man in Pittsburgh's Hill District. Primarily from the hemmed-in backyard of his brick house he pours forth a torrent of rage, bitterness, pride and anguish. "Fences," part of August's celebrated 10-part, decade-bydecade Century cycle, ought to have been made decades ago. It nearly was once, but Wilson's insistence that a black director make it was deemed impractical by a backward Hollywood. So Washington's "Fences," the first big-screen adaption of any of Wilson's plays, is righting a wrong. The upside to the timing is that it would be difficult imagining better performers than Washington and Viola Davis, who starred together in a 2010 Broadway revival. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "thematic elements, language and some suggestive references." RUNNING TIME: 139 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

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"Toni Erdmann"

"Toni Erdmann " is a hard film to love, but that might be the point. The German movie from the clearly talented and incisive writer/director Maren Ade seems like it should be a comedy — the lightly plotted character study is about a father trying to introduce some chaos into his adult daughter's overworked life — but it's far too cutting and uncomfortable to generate much joy. It all hinges on how you view the father, Winifried, played by actor Peter Simonischek. Winifried is a hearty-looking man, likely in his 60s, who has a mop of unruly gray hair and a penchant for what might generously be described as pranks. He keeps a set of fake teeth in his shirt pocket which he'll pop in from time to time when he wants to take on one of his personas. He'll do this with delivery people, strangers, his mother and his extended family. But those on the receiving end never seem all that amused by Winifried's antics. Strangers don't quite know what to do with him, and his family just kind of disregard his oddities through clenched teeth. Both kinds of interactions can be almost painful to watch and even after two viewings I can't get a handle on how the movie wants us to see him, especially once he decides to concentrate all of his efforts on his 30-something daughter, Ines (Sandra Hüller). RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong sexual content, graphic nudity, language and brief drug use." RUNNING TIME: 162 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Hidden Figures"

Theodore Melfi's buoyant "Hidden Figures" is an oldfashioned feel-good movie with powerful contemporary relevance, spearheaded by a trio of unstoppable actresses playing black women who wouldn't be stopped. Set in 1961 Virginia, the fact-based "Hidden Figures," adapted from Margot Lee Shetterly's non-fiction book, is about three peripheral characters at NASA who made important contributions to the space race. Their workplace, at Langley, is segregated (with separate bathrooms and drinking fountains) and the offices are uniformly run by white males in suits. But the talent and smarts of mathematician Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), budding engineer Mary Jackson (Janelle Monae) and computer supervisor Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) are becoming impossible to ignore. Metaphors are all around. While rockets lift off, the women of "Hidden Figures" strive for their own upward movement. Arithmetic surrounds them, but they're continuously underestimated. "That's NASA for you. Fast with rocket ships, slow with advancement," says Kirsten Dunst's manager. Johnson is pulled out of a pool of computers (human ones, though a room-sized IBM makes a late appearance) and brought into the all-white rocket center to check the trajectories and calculations of the scientists rushing to match Sputnik and lift John Glenn (Glen Powell) into space. Their leader is Al Harrison (a fine, scenechewing Kevin Costner), who compassionately responds to Johnson's rise. But "Hidden Figures," punctuated by bright original songs by Pharrell Williams (who also collaborated with Hans Zimmer and Benjamin Wallfisch on the score), avoids many of the typical notes of a civil rights drama and keeps its focus on its three indomitable leads and their characters' private lives. Nobody would mistake it for a deeply complicated examination of segregation and no one will wonder if Melfi's film is going to end on a high note. RATED: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for "thematic elements and some language." RUNNING TIME: 126 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"I, Daniel Blake"

Just like a Michael Moore documentary, there's nothing subtle about a Ken Loach drama. The 80-year-old British director and social critic has long been an ardent, insistent, eloquent champion of the more vulnerable members of society — particularly working-class folks who are trying to do the right thing but just can't catch a break. Whether he's exploring homelessness, poverty or other social ills, Loach's arguments, and emotions, are always crystal clear. Loach has been making movies for a half-century — some more effective than others — but he's in beautiful form with "I, Daniel Blake," a searing look at one man's seemingly futile fight against the British welfare system, against the encroachment of technology into our lives, and most of all, against the forces that can conspire to make people feel small and insignificant and, well, not human. There are moments when "I, Daniel Blake" — which won the Palme D'Or at Cannes — feels like a documentary, and that's largely due to the pitch-perfect cast Loach has assembled, from star Dave Johns — a comedian who is occasionally funny here but also proud, anguished and increasingly angry — down to those with the smallest parts: a security guard, a food bank employee, a kind-hearted worker at an employment office. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America "for language." RUNNING TIME: 100 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Live by Night"

Ben Affleck is no doubt an ambitious and tasteful filmmaker, but he's gotten himself in a bit of hot water with the bloated period gangster epic "Live by Night ." It looks and sounds right and all the elements are there: A conflicted anti-hero with a granite jaw, a fast-talkin', two-timin' moll, crooked cops, and a sweaty loyal partner. There's the one-last-job-gone-awry, some rum-running, a few epic shootouts and the big questions about whether or not our man has become everything he swore he wouldn't. It seems like enough to hold audience interest for a few hours, but somehow even with all that going for it (not to mention a parade of recognizable faces), "Live by Night" is dull as sin. The story is adapted by Affleck from a Dennis Lehane novel of the same name. Lehane is the author of the source material for some good to great films like "Mystic River," ''Shutter Island" and Affleck's first stab at directing, "Gone Baby Gone." It was a decent gamble that "Live by Night" would be pretty good, too. Affleck has put himself front and center here as the lead, Joe Coughlin, a once good man who became jaded after serving in World War I. He came back to his hometown of Boston, where his father (Brendan Gleeson) is the Police Chief, with the intention of never answering to anyone. We don't ever see Joe as a standup citizen, only robbing banks and sleeping with Emma Gould (Sienna Miller), the mistress of the town's most notorious mob boss Albert White (Robert Glenister). Naturally as soon as Emma and Joe decide to skip town and find a new life somewhere warm (where they come so close to saying that they'll "live by night" it's almost annoying that they don't), things take a turn and Joe is left beaten to a pulp, imprisoned and alone. When he gets out, revenge against Albert White is the only thing on his mind, so he heads to Florida to work for a rival. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong violence, language throughout, and some sexuality/ nudity." RUNNING TIME: 128 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

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Loach film a call for humanity, decency By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press Just like a Michael Moore documentary, there's nothing subtle about a Ken Loach drama. The 80-year-old British director and social critic has long been an ardent, insistent, eloquent champion of the more vulnerable members of society — particularly workingclass folks who are trying to do the right thing but just can't catch a break. Whether he's exploring homelessness, poverty or other social ills, Loach's arguments, and emotions, are always crystal clear. Loach has been making movies for a halfcentury — some more effective than others — but he's in beautiful form with "I, Daniel

Blake," a searing look at one man's seemingly futile fight against the British welfare system, against the encroachment of technology into our lives, and most of all, against the forces that can conspire to make people feel small and insignificant and, well, not human. There are moments when "I, Daniel Blake" — which won the Palme D'Or at Cannes — feels like a documentary, and that's largely due to the pitch-perfect cast Loach has assembled, from star Dave Johns — a comedian who is occasionally funny here but also proud, anguished and increasingly angry — down to those with the smallest parts: a security guard, a food bank employee, a kindhearted worker at an employment office. Johns plays Daniel, a 59-year old, widowed carpenter in northeastern England, who's

sidelined after a heart attack. Daniel aches to return to work, but doctors say his heart isn't ready. He's been receiving subsidies, but suddenly he's forced to undergo an assessment to determine whether he deserves them. Loach cleverly begins the film with merely the audio of this disheartening assessment interview, during which a clueless questioner asks absurd pre-ordained questions about, for example, the condition of his bowels. More disheartening is the result: Daniel gets 12 points, and needs 15 to keep getting assistance. Thus begins an obstacle course that feels increasingly Monty Python-esque — though not funny. While Daniel waits for the mere chance to appeal, he must apply for unemployment benefits, or else he'll starve.

To get them, he must prove he's spending 35 hours a week looking for work. Even though he can't work. And so Daniel pursues the farce. At a CV-writing workshop, Daniel's told he should make video CVs and send them from his smartphone — he doesn't have one, and can't even operate a computer mouse. "You give me a plot of land and I can build a house on it, but I can't get near a computer," he says ruefully. At the welfare office one day, Daniel meets a single mother, in more dire straits than he is. Katie (Hayley Squires, natural and moving) has been squeezed out of London and offered dismal lodging up north instead. She's being "sanctioned" for being late, after getting on the wrong bus.

A movie lovers look back at 2016 By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge And then, in a blink, it was gone. Poof. 2016 disappearing in a flash. And that was almost three weeks ago. I'm told time slips away relatively quicker as you get older and I'm beginning to wonder. It seems like just yesterday I was fretting ice storms and dodging the huge opening of a "Star Wars" movie...and it occurs to me that maybe life is more cyclical in America than we'd believe. Did you go to the movies this year and see something great? Did you love "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them"? Were you caught up in the magic of "La La Land"? The best of the best, in my humblest opinion were: "Hell of High Water" - the story of two hard luck brothers (Chris Pine, Ben Foster) robbing banks

to use their own money to stave off a timely mortgage default is harrowing thanks largely to the Texas Ranger (Jeff Bridges) hot on their trail. Best movie of the year! "Manchester by the Sea" - there's no shortage of grief in this film about a screw-up uncle (Casey Affleck) looking after his orphaned teenage nephew (Lucas Hedges). It's devastating and it's amazing. If you can overcome the black hole of bleakness that overcomes all of its characters, you'll find a great family drama with a share of the everyday humor that helps us survive the bad stuff. "Sully" - I can only become emotional when I describe the p o s i t i v i t y o f this tre me ndo us movie. I both cried and cheered, sometimes simultaneously, while enjoying every minute of Clint Eastwood's latest masterpiece.

That it also stars America's Tom Hanks (that's how he should be called) is only a great added bonus. I realize that proclaiming only three exceptional titles in an entire year is a pittance, but there were many others that I / loved/cherished/recommended. "Finding Dory" was touching in a way that a good family animated film should be. "Sing Stre e t" w as a b re ath o f fre s h air in a throwback kinda way. "Arrival" - bar none - has the best rewatchability factor of any movie in 2016. The current triumph that is "Hidden Figures" is as close to an 'important movie' as we get these days. Which is good; that concept has always chafed me a little bit. "Rogue One" uses an internal chronology that almost bests its creativity. So what other themes emerged

in the year that America elected Donald Trump to the Presidency? Disney rode off in to the sunset with seven of the twelve highestearning titles, ruining the business for its competition. They hit homeruns such as "Zootopia" and their Marvel franchises seem to have no limits. Other superhero attempts, mostly by WB/D.C. and Fox, yielded poorer returns. "Deadpool" was an exception, laughing all the way to the bank with both critical adoration, fanboy approval, and $363 million in "hard R-rated" ticket sales. This was also the year of the toolate sequel. Franchises like "Bad Santa" and "Independence Day" tried to return to relevance, but they found only scoffing millenials who weren't even born the first time Will Smith saved Earth from aliens. Hanks' hair never killed the Robert Langdon series, but the

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laughable box office of "Inferno's" opening week surely will. A "Divergent" movie failed so badly that the property will conclude on TV. Remarkably, "Bridget Jones's Baby" was the fourth highest grossing title in the U.K. No accounting for international taste, it seems. S o h e re ' s a t o a s t a h e a d t o 2017. We'll suffer through our plentiful share of dumb comedies, unwarranted sequels, and confounding reboots ("Friday the 13th"? Again?), no doubt. And there's even a movie where all the characters are - wait for it emojis. But Wonder Woman lives this year! And "The Guardians of the Galaxy" return!! And the Jedi will be here again before you know it to rescue us all!!! It'll be even better than you think. And I'll be right there to see it all with you.

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The Foundry Public House in Edwardsville By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge At 126 N. Main St. in Edwardsville you can find a new burger place offering up some great grub, delicious drinks and a fun atmosphere â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Foundry Public House. The Foundry opened in June of 2016 and offers an upscale bar environment, focusing on gourmet burgers. When you enter, you find a small place with a bar along the front wall. There are tables along the opposite wall for patrons to sit and enjoy their meals and a hallway leading to the back of the establishment where you can find the restrooms. There is also a small patio to enjoy your visit during warmer weather. All-in-all there are 106 seats available. It's just a cozy, quaint environment to enjoy a good time. The service has always been top notch when I've been to Foundry, too. I re c e n t l y v i s i t e d w i t h m y buddy John and my cousin Brandon on a Saturday night. John and I were there to test out the grub, while Brandon tagged along for the liquid libations. John and I started on the appetizer menu, beginning with the beer cheese fondue. It's accompanied with house-made, buttered pretzel chips. When it arrived the pretzel chips were long, crispy slivers, buttered and toasted to perfection. The cheese is served in a small, cast iron skillet and practically bubbling over the edges. The added star are the hearty pieces of bacon sprinkled throughout the creamy cheese concoction. The pretzel pieces were the perfect vehicle to mop up the

cheese, and boy oh boy was it delicious. It was creamy as heck and we couldn't get enough of it. The pretzels maintained their texture, not getting too soggy under the cheese and with the added blast of the bacon in each bite, I applaud Foundry for a sensational appetizer. Now it was on to the main course. I went with the J-Bird, a single patty burger, topped with American cheese, Bruster sauce, tomato and a sunny side up egg. For an added bonus I of course

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added awesome bacon to it. The burger was lean and hearty in taste and the addition of the bacon and the creamy yolk of the egg oozing all over everything made it fantastic. The slice of tomato included was huge, breaking up the heaviness of the burger, bacon and egg, too. It was served with a side of s e a s o n e d F re n c h f r i e s , w h i c h were good, but a little salty. I was trying to pinpoint where I'd tasted fries like them before and it finally hit me, they were just like

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Rally's fries. If you enjoy Rally's fries, you will like the ones at Foundry. John was a little disappointed in his choice. He went with the signature Foundry burger. It is comprised of two house ground chuck and bacon patties, topped with bleu cheese steak butter, balsamic onions, cheddar cheese, bacon, Bibb lettuce, bread and butter pickles and tomato. John thought his burger was a little dry, but he was a huge fan of the bacon and the bleu cheese

steak butter, which he thought added great flavor. Of course there is plenty of other options to choose from. If you're looking for an extremely unique experience, I recommend the salmon reuben. It consists of fresh caught salmon served on rye bread with braised red cabbage, remoulade and swiss cheese. It will shock your palate at first with some weird tastes, but give it a chance, it's outstanding. Other sandwiches that grabbed my attention were: the Lan-aHam, with two grilled cheese sandwiches piled high with grilled ham, pickles and a honey mustard glaze and the southern fried chicken sliders with hand b re a d e d c h i c k e n w i t h p i c k l e s and sweet chili mayo served on a Hawaiian roll. If you don't want to go with the seasoned fries as a side, there are options like mac and cheese, sweet potato tater tots and hot bacon slaw for an upcharge. Check out the smoke on the water on the starter menu, it's dry rubbed smoked chicken thighs with mud water barbecue s a u c e . T h e re a re a l s o s e a re d salmon cakes that caught my attention. There's also a flatbread portion to the menu, along with soups and salads. As for those liquid libations I m e n t i o n e d e a r l i e r, t h e re i s plenty of that. From martinis, to cocktails, to sangrias, to wine and a lengthy craft beer menu, there is plenty to wet your whistle. Visit www.foundrypublichouse. com to learn everything Foundry has to offer. Foundry Public House is just another great addition to the Edwardsville restaurant scene when you gotta eat.

Dining Delights The Edge's own Bill Roseberry, famous for his You Gotta' Eat restaurant reviews, has put together his thoughts on a number of local eateries. Enjoy. 1818 Chophouse 210 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville This is a great place to grab a steak diinner, that is their signature dish. A good place for a fancy dinner date, the ambience in the dining area is fantastic. It offers extensive breakfast, brunch and dinner menus, but be prepared to pay, it’s pretty expensive. Sybergs Old Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights A St. Louis chain restaurant where you can’t go wrong. Check out their awesome selection of pizzas and hot wings and their house-made sauces are fantastic. Be adventurous and try the shark bites, they are delicious. Johnson’s Corner Restaurant 2000 State St. Alton It’s a great neighborhood bar and restaurant. Sit at the bar and have a few drinks with a friendly staff and patrons. As for the food, get your hands on the best breaded pork tenderloin sandwich ever and check out the monster onion rings, too. Oriental Spoon 229 Sanatorium Edwardsville A Korean restaurant where you can’t go wrong. The Kimchi is very good as an appetizer and make sure to check out their bulgogi and bap selections. Make sure to ask your server about spiciness levels if you can’t handle hotness very well. Schiappa’s Italian Restaurant 402 S. Madison St. Lebanon A quiet pizzeria that offers plenty more than just pizza. Make sure to check out the great calzones on the menu. Wasabi Sushi Bar 100 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville If you’re into sushi then this is a good place to check out. Choose from a big selection of rolls, from the California and spicy tuna rolls to great choices like the Batman and the Caterpillar. From unagi (eel), to sea urchin, salmon, shrimp and tuna, it has it all. Order the edamame on the appetizer menu. Joe’s Pizza & Pasta 4 Club Centre Ct. Edwardsville The sweet tomato sauce makes this place a treasure. There are plenty of pizza choices for toppings and even without their classic sauce. Check out the Sicilian to get an olive oil-based sauce, it’s good too. You can dine-in or get delivery here. J. Gumbo’s 3949 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis Central West End This is a chain restaurant, but it doesn’t feel that way. Check out the St. Louis location at 3949 Lindell Blvd. to get some really good Cajun and Creole food quick and cheap. Make sure to check out the crawfish etoufeé. The menu does a really good job of informing you of spiciness levels.

2101 Menard St., St. Louis Soulard A stable in the Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis, this is a spot that offers great pizza and Italian dishes along with great drink specials and entertainment. Visit prior to a Cardinals game or other various events in St. Louis, eat dinner, and ride the free shuttle to and from the event. Los Tres Amigos 1011 Century Dr. Edwardsville T h e J o s e M o r a l e s Ta c o i s the highlight of this Mexican Restaurant. The deep fried goodness of the taco is topped off with Parmesan cheese to give it that special flavor. Check out the rest of the extensive menu for other great Mexican dishes, too. Wang Gang Asian Eats 1035 Century Dr. Edwardsville This is a hip, fun spot if you’re into Asian cuisine. It’s an Asian fusion restaurant that puts unique spins on classic Asian dishes. Check out the lettuce wraps, the fried calamari and the stir fry selections and don’t miss out on the restaurant’s own line of sodas which are also great. It offers some healthy choices, too. Brickhouse Tavern & Tap 2 McBride and Son Center Dr. Chesterfield This is a great place to take a date or have a good time with a group of friends. Fun and creative menu and huge line of beers on tap and in bottles. Enjoy your meal sitting on a couch in front of a fire. The real allstar here are the bacon and jalapenó deviled eggs on the appetizer menu.

The LuBar & Bistro 911 Fairfax St. Carlyle Pretty cool place to chill out and have a good dinner. The dining area is separated from the bar, as this establishment is split into two levels. The LuBar nachos are arguably the best nachos I’ve ever had and the pulled pork sandwich is a winner. Check out the full breakfast menu also and don’t forget to order some ice cream from the ice cream bar before you leave. Fazzi’s Bar and Restaurant 1813 Vandalia St. Collinsville Opa! You’ll probably hear this a few times here as patrons order the signature appetizer dish, Saganaki, consisting of breaded goat cheese which is doused in oil and set on fire. This Greek and Italian restaurant is very affordable and has some great choices, including the Mousaka. The gyro plate isn’t bad either. Roma’s Pizza 121 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto This is a treasure in Bethalto. Fantastic pizza, some of the best in the metropolitan area. Always packed so be prepared to wait, but it’s worth it. Make sure to check out the bosco sticks also. Mini Corral Hamburgers 1500 Main St. Alton Small shack that serves great mini burgers, French fries and onion things. Nothing special on aesthetics, get your food in a greasy white box but its been a staple in Alton for a long time.

King Louie’s Drive-In S. 6th St. Wood River This is an old-style drive-in restaurant where you can still order your meal from you car. Great burgers and fries and make sure to check out the fried cauliflower. Their root beer soda is also fantastic. There is also a dining area where you can go inside. Bigelo’s Bistro 140 N. Main St. Edwardsville It has classic sandwiches and a cool atmosphere to have lunch or chill out with some friends. It can get a little pricey for what it is, but it’s well worth it. Make sure to check out the Pigggelo and the Chicken Guy for a couple of great sandwiches. Cleveland-Heath 106 N. Main St. Edwardsville Great place for a dinner date, intimate seating and the eclectic menu is amazing. Expect a wait, it gets busy. Plenty of unique creations to choose from, but make sure to check out the awesome sweet potato fries. A must to try here is the beignets off of the dessert menu. They practically melt in your mouth. Prepare to pay, it’s a little pricey. Ruiz Mexican Restaurant 901 N. Hwy 67 Florissant Good Mexican restaurant with a large menu. It’s great for a date spot with quiet secluded booths. Check out the fajitas or the create your own menu. It also offers a full bar.

Alton This place is a staple in Alton. It’s a great place to take a date due to the intimate setting. Great food, make sure to check out the fried chicken and their awesome house salad. It also has plenty more to choose from. Geno’s 140 Club 120 W. Bethalto Blvd. Bethalto It is a great place to wind down at the bar and watch the game with a burger and fries or head to the back dining area for a nice, quiet dining experience. It offers an extensive menu, from burgers, to steaks, to Mexican, to Italian. Make sure to check out the Geno’s stromboli and the line of horseshoes available. The pork tenderloin sandwich is pretty good, too. Fast Eddie’s Bon Air 1530 E. 4th St. Alton Check out the cheapest food a ro u n d i n a f u n a t m o s p h e re . Order a Fat Eddie Burger or a Big Elwood and make sure to scarf down some peel and eat shrimp, all for under $10. Also includes g re a t l i v e e n t e r t a i n m e n t a n d plenty of drinks. I warn you, it does get a little packed. Sunday afternoons are great, a little less of a crowd and usually a pretty good band. Ragazzi’s Restaurant 4945 Daggett Ave. The Hill This is a great place to get Italian cuisine and wine and dine a date. Call ahead, you may have to get reservations. It’s a little expensive, but it’s worth it. On the drink side, don’t miss out on trying a fish bowl.

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spira Spa, located inside the AAA Four Diamond Osthoff Resort along the pristine shores of Elkhart Lake was named the #2 Spa in America and the #1 Resort/Lake Spa by Spas of America. This week, the website unveiled its annual ranking of the Top 100 Spas of 2016. “North American spa and wellness consumers are continuing to focus on health, exercise and fitness experiences – especially in the outdoors,” says Spas of America President Craig Oliver.” With the outdoor trend being so important to spa consumers, it’s no surprise Aspira clinched the #2 spot on the list since nature, specifically the healing waters of Elkhart Lake, are at the center of the spa’s mission, environment, and signature treatments. Meaning 'infused with spirit', Aspira was borne on the banks of a lake considered sacred by the Native Americans who lived there. Shaped like an elk's heart, the lake bestows its powerful natural energy upon all who encounter it. When developing signature treatments at Aspira, General Manager, Lola Roeh, aims to highlight the lake’s healing history, “I’ve always felt strongly about offering treatments that have a special connection to the land and the water.” Signature services like the Cedars Massage use cedar boughs harvested from old-growth trees along the shoreline harvested by Aspira’s massage therapists. The Sacred Waters Massage uses doeskin pouches filled with warmed water from the lake placed on chakra points throughout the body. The Elderberry Facial incorporates both the fruit and flower extracts of the plant used extensively for centuries by the area’s Native Americans. To celebrate this exciting award, Aspira invites spa enthusiasts and novices alike

to experience the spa with a special “The Spa’s Included” package: Book an elegant Osthoff Resort suite at published rates and receive one complimentary Aspira Spa service valued up to $120 per night. Valid Sunday Friday, through March, 2017. All packages include unlimited use of spa facilities on the day of your spa service(s), including meditation sanctuary, learning center, indoor and outdoor hydromassage whirlpools, warming fireplace area, sauna, and luxurious changing rooms with cascading showers. To book The Spa’s Included and view Aspira’s full menu of services, log on to www.aspiraspa.com or call 877-SPA-2070. About Aspira Spa and The Osthoff Resort Aspira is located within The Osthoff Resort, 101 Osthoff Avenue in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, just an hour north of Milwaukee, less than two hours from Madison and approximately three hours from Chicago. Inside Aspira, the space is thoughtfully designed, embracing the wisdom of feng shui and the elements of wood, fire, earth, metal and water. The centerpiece of the spa is the tranquil Meditation Sanctuary, where water gently flows over a wall of sculpted stone into a massive hand-tooled copper vessel. Effervescent whirlpools inside and out; SpaSuites with private baths, fireplaces and side-by-side massage tables; a Finnish sauna; and a spa studio for tai chi, yoga and pilates, speak to the elements as well. There is a Spa Café, full-service salon, and spa boutique stocked with Aspira’s signature product line as well as spa apparel and artisan jewelry. The Osthoff Resort is a AAA Four Diamond property. Along with the spa, the resort features spacious all-suite accommodations, two restaurants, a cooking school, grand ballroom, year-round recreation and events, and premier amenities. For more information on The Osthoff, go to www. osthoff.com.

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The Arts Saint Louis Art Museum to present the works of Edgar Degas For The Edge Best known for his depictions of Parisian dancers and laundresses, Edgar Degas (French, 1834-1917) was enthralled with another aspect of life in the French capital—highfashion hats and the women who created them. The artist, invariably well-dressed and behatted himself, “was not afraid to go into ecstasies in front of the milliners’ shops,” Paul Gauguin wrote of his lifelong friend. D eg a s’ f a sc i n a t i o n i n s p i re d a visually compelling and p ro f o u n d l y m o d e r n b o d y o f work that documents the lives of what one fashion writer of the day called “the aristocracy of the workwomen of Paris, the most elegant and distinguished.” Yet despite the importance of millinery within Degas’s oeuvre, there has been little discussion of its place in Impressionist iconography. Next year the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will bring new light to the subject with the presentation of Degas, Impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, a groundbreaking exhibition featuring 60 Impressionist paintings and pastels, including key works by Degas—many never before exhibited in the United States—and those by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassatt and Henri de ToulouseLautrec, as well as 40 exquisite examples of period hats. “This groundbreaking exhibition will provide a stunning experience for visitors while advancing scholarship of a little known but important part of Degas’ legacy,” said Brent R. Benjamin, the Barbara B. Taylor Director of the Saint Louis Art Museum. “Degas, Impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade will

complement Impressionist works in our permanent collection, while giving proper context to Degas’ The Milliners, which the Saint Louis Art Museum acquired in 2007.” The exhibition will be the first to examine the height of the millinery trade in Paris, from around 1875 to 1914, as reflected in

the work of the Impressionists. At this time there were around 1,000 milliners working in what was then considered the fashion capital of the world. The exhibition will open at the Saint Louis Art Museum on Feb. 12, 2017 and at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor on June 24, 2017. “This exhibition underlines

the many facets of our extensive collection, which comprises not only extraordinary paintings and drawings of French Impressionism but also exquisite hats of the same period,¨ says Max Hollein, Director of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. “The show presents a highly important part of Degas’ work in its extraordinary artistic but also social and historical context. It will be a revelation for many!” Works from the collections of the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco will be supplemented by loans from international lenders. The exhibition is curated by Simon Kelly, curator of modern and contemporary art at the Saint Louis Art Museum and Esther Bell, curator in charge of European paintings at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. D e g a s , I m p re s s i o n i s m , a n d the Paris Millinery Trade will be accompanied by a scholarly, fullcolor catalogue edited by Kelly and Bell. The catalogue includes contributions by the exhibition curators, as well as Susan Hiner, Françoise Tétart-Vittu, Melissa Buron, Laura Camerlengo, Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell and Abigail Yoder. The retail price of the catalogue is $75 for hardcover and $49.95 for softcover. The exhibition will be on view at the Saint Louis Art Museum from Feb. 12 through May 7, 2017 and then go to the Legion of Honor from June 24 to Sept. 24, 2017. In St. Louis, exhibition admission is $15 for adults, $13 for seniors and students, and $6 for children 6-12. The exhibition is free for museum members, c h i l d r e n 5 a n d u n d e r, a n d everyone on Fridays.

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This exhibition is organized by the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. About the Saint Louis Art Museum The Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive art museums with collections that include works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period. Areas of notable depth include Oceanic art, preColumbian art, ancient Chinese bronzes and European and American art of the late 19th and 20th centuries, with particular strength in 20th-century German art. Admission to the Saint Louis Art Museum is free to all every day. For more information, call 314.721.0072 or visit slam.org. About the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, comprising the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park, is the largest public arts institution in San Francisco.

Above, Edgar Degas, French, 1834–1917; “Woman Holding a Hat in Her Hand”, c.1885; pastel on paper; 19 1/4 x 25 1/8 inches; Private collection © Christie’s Images/Bridgeman Images. Left, Edgar Degas, French, 1834-1917; “The Millinery Shop”, 1879-1886; oil on canvas; 39 3/8 x 49 9/16 inches; The Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Larned Coburn Memorial Collection

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The Arts Artistic adventures Spring edition of Muny Magic at The Sheldon planned

The upcoming spring 2017 production of Muny Magic at The Sheldon will welcome popular Muny artist, Nicholas Rodriguez back to St. Louis for March 29th and 30th. Nicholas most recently starred at The Muny as The Tin Man in the 2016 production o f T h e Wi z a rd o f O z . I n 2 0 1 5 Nicholas appeared in the two blockbuster hits of that summer season, starring as The Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and as Ritchie Valens i n t h e e l e c t r i f y i n g p ro d u c t i o n Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. In 2014 he starred in the title role of Disney’s Tarzan. My 70s Show! will fuse all things you love and remember about the 1970s with the music o f B r o a d w a y, B o s s a N o v a , folk, and of course Disco in a unique and intimate evening filled with Nicholas’ charming personality and soulful voice. This two-night concert presentation will be held March 29th and 30th at 7:30 p.m. at The Sheldon Concert Hall, and is proudly sponsored by Kenneth and Nancy Kranzberg. Nicholas is perhaps best known for the role of Nick Chavez on ABC’s One Life to Live for which he received the GLAAD Media Award and t h e 2 0 0 9 V i s i b i l i t y Aw a r d . H e re c e n t l y d e b u t e d h i s s o l o s h o w a t t h e O r l a n d o C a b a re t Festival, and the Signature Theatre in Washington, D.C. to rave reviews. “ O u t s t a n d i n g ! To p t e n performances of the year” – The New Yorker “Nicholas Rodriguez hits the high notes spectacularly” – The New York Times “Awesome” – NPR "He has a glorious voice — h e u n d e r s t a n d s m e l o d y, rhythm — it’s all in his body. He’s the classic leading man.” – Washington Post "Nick is a consummate, passionate performer who inspires continual love from the Muny audience," said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. "It will be so exciting to have him share more of his talents with us.” Following its thrilling premiere 2015 - 2016 season s t a r r i n g To n y Aw a r d - w i n n e r Beth Leavel, and then The Buddy Holly Boys, the Muny Magic at The Sheldon series welcomed four of the most beloved leading ladies from recent Muny seasons back this past November for a moving and entertaining Salute to the Legends. The Muny Magic at The Sheldon series celebrates t he pe rforma n ces an d a r t i st ry of The Muny each fall and spring. “The ‘Muny Magic’ series is a great way for our audiences to reconnect with the stars they’ve fallen in love with in recent seasons,” said Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan. “Nicholas has given some really incredible performances over the years

and I’m personally very excited to welcome him back this spring. He’s an outstanding talent. I think we’re in for a real treat.” The March 29th and 30th performances of Muny Magic at The Sheldon will be held at The Sheldon Concert Hall - 3 6 4 8 Wa s h i n g t o n B l v d , S t . Louis, MO 63108 - at 7:30 p . m . Ti c k e t s r a n g e f ro m $ 2 5 $ 5 0 . Ti c k e t s w i l l b e a v a i l a b l e January 14th. For more information, visit www.muny. org/munymagic or call The Muny at (314) 361-1900.

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

T h e s e v e n s h o w s a re : J e s u s Christ Superstar (June 12 – 18), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (June 20 – 29), A Funny Thing H a p p e n e d o n t h e Wa y t o t h e F o r u m ( J u l y 5 – 11 ) , A l l Shook Up (July 13 –19), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (July 21 –27), A Chorus Line (July 29 – August 4), and Newsies (August 7 –13). Season ticket holders will receive their renewal notices the f i r s t w e e k o f D e c e m b e r. N e w season tickets will be available b e g i n n i n g M o n d a y, M a r c h 6 , 2017, at the Muny box office in Forest Park. Gift card holders will have advanced access to season tickets beginning We d n e s d a y, M a r c h 1 , 2 0 1 7 . Single tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, May 8, 2017. For more information, visit muny.org. “With the top five requested shows from our audience survey all included in the 2017 line-up, t h i s y e a r, m o re t h a n e v e r, w e have the exciting opportunity to offer our audience a season that is exactly what they asked for,” said Muny president and CEO Denny Reagan. “Our 99th season combines Muny classics

a n d t h e p re m i e re s o f p o p u l a r new titles for what I’m sure will be an unforgettable summer at The Muny.” “Last summer the Muny audience gave us such energy and joy -- it was a truly exhilarating and gratifying s u m m e r, ” s a i d M u n y A r t i s t i c Producer and Executive Director Mike Isaacson. “ Wi t h t h i s i n c re d i b l e l i n e - u p , w e ’ re i n s p i re d t o d o i t a g a i n in our 99th season. This is a challenging, vibrant, bold lineup, with seven shows of terrific variety, and wonderful stories and gorgeous music. We can’t wait!” Wo r l d W i d e Te c h n o l o g y (WWT) and The Steward Family Foundation have once again made a leadership gift to continue as the Muny’s 2017 S e a s o n P r e s e n t i n g S p o n s o r. They became the first overall season sponsor in the history of The Muny in 2014 and continue that role through 2017. “Both WWT and The Steward Family Foundation are committed to The Muny and to making exceptional musical theatre accessible to everyone,” said David Steward, chairman

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An American in Paris, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Runs until Jan. 29, 2017 Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 50 Years Of Blood, Sweat And Cheers- A Tribute to The St. Louis Blues, St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2017 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Feb. 4, 2017 Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Feb. 4, 2017 Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 New Media Series: Dara Birnbaum, Saint Louis Art Museum,

St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Until The Flood: Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. Follies: The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 Self-Taught Genius: Treasures f ro m t h e A m e r i c a n F o l k A r t Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28

2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Feb. 4, 2017 Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Feb. 4, 2017 Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 New Media Series: Dara Birnbaum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Until The Flood: Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. Follies: The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 Self-Taught Genius: Treasures f ro m t h e A m e r i c a n F o l k A r t Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Music Tuning in Family Arena to host Travis Tritt, Charlie Daniels

More than 27 years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock influenced artist continues to display strong sales activity, sell-out shows, and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Over the course of a decade, Travis released seven studio albums and a greatest hits package for the label. His 1990 debut Country Club and its succession of hits put him in the vanguard of the genre’s early ’90s boom, dubbing him as one of “The Class of ‘89,” which included country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black and Alan Jackson; all whom dominated the charts in the early ‘90s. “Country Club,” “Help Me Hold On,” “I’m Gonna Be Somebody,” and “Drift Off to Dream” peaked at numbers two and three on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts; all which led for Tritt to win Top New Male Artist award from Billboard and the CMA Horizon Award (now known as the New Artist Award). From his Dove Award winning gospel albums to his genre-defining Southern rock anthems and his CMA Award-winning country hits, few artists have left a more indelible mark on America’s musical landscape than Charlie Daniels. His own unique voice as an artist emerged as Charlie recorded his self-titled solo album in 1970 for Capitol Records. Two years later he formed the Charlie Daniels Band and the group scored its first hit with the top ten “Uneasy Rider.” Since then the CDB has populated radio with such memorable hits as “Long Haired Country Boy,” “The South’s Gonna Do It Again,” “In America,” “The Legend of Wooley Swamp” and of course, his signature song, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” which won a Grammy

for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1979 as well as single of the year at the Country Music Association Awards. Still led today by founding member and lead singer Doug Gray, they represent a time and place in music that will never be duplicated. Gray is quick to credit the band's current dynamic members with carrying on the timeless essence of The Marshall Tucker Band sound. Together they present a powerful stage presence as they continue to tour the country and continue to be powerful force in the world of music. With hit singles like "Heard It In a Love Song," "Fire On The Mountain," "Can't You See," and "Take The Highway," they earned seven gold and three platinum albums while they were on the Capricorn Records label. For The Outlaws, it was always about the music. For 40 years, the Southern Rock legends celebrated triumphs, endured tragedies and survived legal nightmares to remain one of the most influential and bestloved bands of the genre. Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records. The band’s first three albums The Outlaws, Lady In Waiting and Hurry Sundown – featuring such rock radio favorites as “There Goes Another Love Song”, “Green Grass & High Tides”, “Knoxville Girl” and “Freeborn Man” – would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern Rock era. The concert is scheduled Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 5:30pm at the Family Arena in St. Charles Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office or online at www.metrotix.com. Prices: $100 (Gold Circle), $90 (Floor), $80 (100 Level Sidelines),

$60 (100 Level Endzone), $50 (Upper Level) To charge by phone call MetroTix at 314-534-1111. For help purchasing accessible seating, please call The Family Arena ADA Hotline at 636896-4234. Please call The Family Arena event hotline at 636-896-4242 for more information, or visit our web site at www.familyarena.com.

"Coffee with Bach" program planned

The Bach Society of St. Louis, The Sheldon and Union Avenue Opera present, “Coffee with Bach,” Wednesday, May 17 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets include coffee and pastries in the Louis Spiering Room at 9 a.m., followed by the one-hour concert. This special collaboration is presented as part of The Bach Society’s “St. Louis Bach Festival,” running April 20-May 21 throughout the St. Louis area. We all know that coffee has been loved and worshiped like few other beverages. Johann Sebastian Bach was also apparently a coffee enthusiast -so much so that he wrote a composition about the beverage!

Bach’s mini-opera, the Coffee Cantata, will open the concert, followed by favorite vocal selections from classical and musical theatre repertoire. Featured on the program are: Soprano, Katherine Jolly Soprano, Madeline Lackey Mezzo-Soprano, Emerald Barbour Tenor, Keith Wehmeier Bass, Robert Reed Bass, Brandon Smith Director, Allyson Ditchey Piano, Sandra Geary Music Director, Scott Schoonover For more information, call The Sheldon at 314-533-9900 or visit TheSheldon.org.

The Sheldon to present An Evening with Judy Collins

The Sheldon presents An Evening with Judy Collins, Friday, February 10 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. With a career spanning over five decades, Judy Collins has recorded over 50 albums and numerous top ten hits, earned five Grammy nominations and achieved gold and platinum record status.

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Howlin' Fridays, National Blues Museum, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Drive-By Truckers, w/Kyle Craft, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Badfish: a Tribute to Sublime, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m. We Are United Showcase, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:00 p.m. Story of the Year, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Denis Thimes sings Nancy Wilson, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Duo Noire: St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, Ethical Society of St. Louis, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Turnpike Troubadours, w/Dalton Domino, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Superjoint, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:00 p.m. Loop Winter Jam with: Jonezy and Friends, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m. Alcest, w/The Body, Creepers, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Denis Thimes sings Nancy Wilson, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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Dawes, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Luke Wade, w/Matt McAndrew, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Alfredo Rodriguez & Pedrito Martinez Duo, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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Best known for her interpretations of songs such as “Send in the Clowns” and Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now,” Collins is as creatively vigorous as ever, continually writing, touring and inspiring new generations of songwriters. Recently, contemporary and classic artists such as Rufus Wainwright, Shawn Colvin, Dolly Parton, Joan Baez and Leonard Cohen honored her legacy with the album Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins. She is a modern day Renaissance woman who is also an accomplished filmmaker, record label head, musical mentor, and a keynote speaker for mental health and suicide prevention. She continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart. At this time, there are no tickets available. For a VIP concert experience, All-Access tickets are available by calling 314-5339900, ext. 17. Tickets are $45 orchestra/$40 balcony and are on sale through MetroTix at 314-5341111, through The Sheldon’s website at TheSheldon.org, or in person at The Fox Theatre Box Office, 534 N. Grand Blvd. For more information, call The Sheldon at 314-533-9900 or visit TheSheldon.org.

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