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Vol. 12 No. 23

Winter in Illinois page 4

"Phantom of the Opera" page 19

"The Winslow Boy" page 20

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Art at the airport

Lambert selling limited edition prints.

4 Winter in Illinois

Activities planned around the state.

13 "The Humbling" Pacino shines in latest role.

14 Romantic getaway California's Morro Bay.

19 Coming to the Fox "Phantom of the Opera"

20 "The Winslow Boy"

The Rep to present one family's legal struggle.

21 Continuing the Legacy COCA to mark Black History Month.

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What’s Happening Friday February 6________ • The Six, Edison Theatre, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

• Eliot Trio, Holmes Lounge – R i d g l e y H a l l , Wa s h i n g t o n University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Curious George, Florissant Civic Center Theatre, James J. Eagan Center, Florissant, 7:30 p.m.

• Missouri Botanical Garden’s 2 0 1 5 O rc h i d S h o w, M i s s o u r i B o t a n i c a l G a rd e n , S t . L o u i s , 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs daily through March 22.

• Mustard Seed Theatre presents White to Gray, Fontbonne University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• The Black Rep presents Stick Fly, Emerson Performance Center at Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Stray Dog Theatre presents God of Carnage, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• From Matisse to Fontana: Collecting Modern and Postwar Art in the Eisendrath Years, 1960 – 1968, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

• Vivian Maier: Photography’s Lost Voice Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 31.

• The Rep presents Safe House, Loretto Hilton Center Emerson Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Mapping St. Louis History, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y

Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 30.

• Les Boondoggle Ball 2015, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Nervous Pudding w/Shock The Junkie, Sound Trapp, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Trampled By Turtles w/Charlie Parr, The Lowest Pair, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Calabrese w/Scene Of Irony, The Ruthless, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

• Rusted Skin w/Sine Nomine, As Earth Shatters, Wings of the Morning, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Kenny Barron & Stefon Harris, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• Anchondo, Dustin Sendejas, LED, Cicero’s, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday February 7________ • The Six, Edison Theatre, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

• Curious George, Florissant Civic Center Theatre, James J. Eagan Center, Florissant, 2:00 p.m.

• Missouri Botanical Garden’s 2 0 1 5 O rc h i d S h o w, M i s s o u r i B o t a n i c a l G a rd e n , S t . L o u i s , 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs daily through March 22.

• Mardi Gras STL – Taste of Soulard, Soulard Neighborhood, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Mustard Seed Theatre presents White to Gray, Fontbonne

University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Stray Dog Theatre presents God of Carnage, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• The Rep presents Safe House, Loretto Hilton Center Emerson Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

• Imagining Madoff, Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• From Matisse to Fontana: Collecting Modern and Postwar Art in the Eisendrath Years, 1960 – 1968, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

• Living Like Kings Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 26.

• Scenic Wonder: An Early American Journey Down the Hudson River, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 5.

• T h re e M e r r y Wi d o w s w / Cold Hearted Strangers, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Kenny Barron & Stefon Harris, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• Bob Stegall, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

• T h e U n d e rg ro u n d M u s i c Spotlight feat. Love Jones, Higher Learning Crew, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

• St. Louis Symphony Concert: Dvořák 8, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Here I Come”, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m.

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Limited-edition prints are on sale at Lambert For The Edge Art, architecture and aviation enthusiasts now have a chance to own limited edition prints created from reclaimed copper from the historic Terminal 1 roof at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Three St. Louis presses each developed imagery inspired by Lambert and the nostalgia of travel as part of a commission by the Lambert Art and Culture Program. The Firecracker Press, Pele Prints, and Yellow Bear employed a variety of processes, including woodcuts, etching, and chine-colle to alter reclaimed copper tiles. This allowed 60 years of marks to be forever impressed into these pieces of fine art.

In 2014, Lambert completed the replacement of the

terminal’s original copper roof installed prior to its opening in 1956. The presses each transformed one of the weathered, historic tiles into a printmaking plate. The malleable copper tiles, shining with a green patina from years of wear and weather, were conditioned and shaped by the presses, ultimately forming printmaking plates to transfer imagery onto paper.

The three series of prints are 15” x 20”. Artist Amanda Verbank of Pele Prints used the copper plate to incorporate flight paths onto colorful paper airplanes for “Take Fight.”

Gina Alvarez of Yellow Bear used the copper to produce clouds connected by aviation navigation paths in “I Remember When.” The Firecracker Press used both copper and woodcuts to create whimsical setting featuring a couple taking off on

vacation at Lambert in “The Honeymoon.”

“These are beautiful works of art that appeal to both art lovers and those interested in the historic Lambert terminal,” said Lambert Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge. “Each purchase directly supports the continued exhibition of art at Lambert, an added bonus for both travelers and our community.”

These limited edition prints are for sale via the Lambert Airport Art shop on Etsy and through Lambert’s PR office at 314-426-8125. The Lambert Art and Culture Program sponsors both temporary exhibitions and permanent art installations with a mission to enhance the visual appearance of the Airport and support the arts in the St. Louis region.

Pictured at top left : Firecracker Press – The Honeymoon. Top right: Yellow Bear – Remember When. Bottom left: Pele Prints – Take Flight Green. Bottom right: Pele Orange. Photos for The Edge.

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People Activities planned around the state For The Edge Breathtaking snow-dusted landscapes, events unique to the season, and endless indoor and outdoor activities make the winter season a great time to discover all that Illinois offers. Travelers can take advantage of cross-country and downhill skiing, bald eagle watching, indoor waterparks, historical celebrations surrounding Abraham Lincoln’s birthday and President’s Day, some of the best culinary experiences in the country and more in Illinois.

Chicago & Beyond Cross Country Skiing at The Morton Arboretum Winter Season Lisle The Morton Arboretum in Lisle offers cross-country skiing during the snowy winter season. Visitors can enjoy beautiful scenes while traveling along 3.5 miles of groomed trails that span across a multitude of landscapes. The course, which allows skiers to move at their preferred pace, is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike.

The Skating Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park Winter Season Chicago With two ice skating rinks located in the heart of downtown Chicago, guests can indulge into the ultimate winter experience at the new Maggie Daley Park and the popular McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, now in its 12th season. During the snowy months, skaters can practice their best figure eights while sipping on a cup of delicious hot chocolate.

Bald Eagle Watching at Starved Rock State Park Now - February 25 Utica Starved Rock State Park in Utica offers Bald Eagle watching from January 3 through February 25. The majestic birds migrate south from Canada during the season, making Illinois home to one of the greatest populations of wintering bald eagles. Visitors can see the birds in their natural habitat on a Bald Eagle Trolley Tour or on a hike along one of the park’s scenic trails.

Chicago Restaurant Week January 30- February 12 Foodies can get their fill during Chicago Restaurant Week, taking place January 30 - February 12. More than 250 restaurants in the city and surrounding suburbs participate in the event by offerings value pricing

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Above, skaters on the ice at Chicago's McCormick Place. Below, skiiers on the slopes at Chestnut Mountain near Galena. for lunch and dinner. Chicago Restaurant Week is a two-week long event this year, so food lovers have ample opportunities to try a variety of the city’s diverse cuisine.

Chicago Auto Show February 14-22 Chicago Car enthusiasts from around the world converge in Chicago every February for the largest auto show in North America. The Chicago Auto Show, happening February 14 – 22 at McCormick Place, features more than 1,000 different vehicles on display, including cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and concept cars. In addition to the displays, the event has special auto-related exhibits and celebrity appearances.

Great Rivers Country Skiing and Snowboarding at Chestnut Mountain Resort Now – March 31 Galena Visitors can grab their snow boots and enjoy Illinois at Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena, now through March 31.The resort is one of the Midwest’s top-rated ski and snowboard destinations, with

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slopes overlooking the beautiful M i s s i s s i p p i R i v e r. C h e s t n u t Mountain also has an indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and on-site restaurants to continue the fun after a day outdoors.

Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park Now – March 31 Andalusia Ski Snowstar Winter Sports Park is a family-friendly ski resort located only a short drive from the Quad Cities in Andalusia.

Adventurists of all ages can participate in a multitude of winter sports, including skiing, snowboarding and tubing. Ski Snowstar is open now until the end of March and is complete with 28 acres of ski terrain and 15 trails.

Land of Lincoln Lincoln Museum’s New Exhibit “Undying Words: Lincoln 18581865” Now – February 2016 Springfield The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library’s new exhibit, “Undying Words: Lincoln 1858-1865” is a collaboration with the Chicago

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History Museum. The exhibit f e a t u re s o r i g i n a l v e r s i o n s o f Lincoln’s most famous speeches, Abe and Mary Todd’s carriage, his bed where he laid to rest and a 7-foot tall “Rail Splitter” portrait, now until February 2016.

Maple Syrup Tapping at Funks Grove February 1 – March 31 Shirley Funks Grove, located on the legendary Route 66, is a great destination for visitors who are searching for an authentically Illinois winter experience.

Beginning in in February, Funks Grove offers guided tours that show how maple syrup is tapped and boiled down to the delicious treat. After the tour, guests can try samples of the syrup and purchase bottles for souvenirs.

Hatch: A Creative Re-Use Art Festival February 27 - March 15 Champaign Art enthusiasts will love the creative works on display at Hatch: A Creative Re-Use Art Festival, taking place February 27- March 15 in Champaign. The pieces featured at the festival were transformed f rom old scr ap mater ial into stunning works of art. Visitors can enjoy exhibits filled with inspired, recycled pieces as well as an art fair where they can purchase one-of-akind collectables.

Trails to Adventure Shawnee National Forest Winter Horseback Riding Winter Season Golconda Winter horseback riding in the Shawnee National Forest offers stunning views of bluffs and rock formations unique to Southern Illinois. Milder winters in the region allow several stables to offer a variety of riding options throughout the season, including guided and unguided horseback rides.

Romantic Weekend at Rustle Hill Winery

Winter Season Cobden Rustle Hill Winery in Cobden is the ideal place for a romantic w e e k e n d a w a y f ro m re a l i t y.

Couples can enjoy live music, g re a t w i n e s a n d b e e r s , c o z y accommodations and a delicious restaurant during their stay.

Bald Eagle Watching in the Cache River Wetlands Now - April 1 Cypress Bald Eagle watching in the Cache River Wetlands is a prime destination for experienced bird watchers and amateur enthusiasts to witness grand eagles and other birds in their natural habitat. Now through April 1, visitors can stop in the Cache River Wetland Center to pick up resources and materials needed to spot eagles and identify birds along the rivers.

Maple Festival February 21-22 Makanda Maple Festival in Makanda is a free family-fun event, providing the opportunity to learn the history and see the process of making maple syrup from the woods to the kitchen. The festival includes maple syrup demonstrations, tree identification hikes and a homecooked pancake breakfast. Visitors can also enjoy blacksmithing, hide tanning, silk embroidery, furniture making and other demonstrations.

37th Annual Big Muddy Film Festival February 24 - March 1 Carbondale Film fans can get their cinematic fill at the 37th Annual Big Muddy Film Festival, February 24 - March 1 in Carbondale. The festival has grown from 35 entries in its first year to nearly 300 entries in recent years, representing a wide variety of cinema genres from around the world. Festivalgoers can take in dozens of films throughout the weekend on the campus of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

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OMNIMAX film captures unseen world

A new giant screen film adventure takes audiences on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too small or simply invisible. On October 10, 2014, the Saint Louis Science Center ’s OMNIMAX® Theater will premiere Mysteries of the Unseen World, an original production by National Geographic Entertainment and Days End Pictures, narrated by Forest Whitaker.

Created by an award-winning veteran film team, the new 40-minute large format experience is produced

by Jini Durr (“Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric Adventure”) and Lisa Truitt (“Mysteries of Egypt”) and directed by Louis Schwartzberg (“Disney Nature: Wings of Life”).

Mysteries of the Unseen World uses innovative high-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and nanotechnology, to transport audiences to an enthralling secret world of nature, events and breathtaking phenomena not visible to the naked eye.

“Mysteries of the Unseen World has that ‘wow’ factor that will impress adults and children,” said Jackie Mollet, Managing Director Visitor Services at the Saint Louis Science Center. “Seeing these

motion—from the vast and relentless sweep of nature to the restless movement of humanity.

TOO FAST: High-speed cameras do the opposite of time-lapse, revealing secrets from the super-fast world of nature. The film shows slow motion sequences of events that happen too quickly for human perception: a rattlesnake strike; drug cymbals reverberating; a Eurasian Eagle Owl, the world’s largest, flexing its wings; a basilisk or Jesus lizard running on the surface of water; popcorn popping; lightning rising upwards from the ground as well as striking from the sky.

TOO SMALL: The film also peers into the world of wonders too small for the human eye to see—from the minute structures on a butterfly’s wing and the tiny organisms that inhabit the human body all the way down to nano-scale structures. See how

immerses audiences in mindbending dimensions that enhance our understanding of the planet and inspire people with the wonder and possibilities of science,” said Lisa Truitt, president of National Geographic Entertainment.

“The premise of this new giant screen film experience is looking at the world through a variety of imaging technologies that allow audiences to see beyond what they can with the naked eye and gain a new vision of the world around them,” said producer Jini Durr.

Mysteries of the Unseen World is funded in part by a grant from the National Science Foundation and generous support from Lockheed Martin and FEI, a manufacturer of electron microscopes.

Tickets are on sale at the Saint L o u i s S c i e n c e C e n t e r. P l e a s e visit slsc.org or call 314.289.4424 for advanced sales and group reservations.

electron microscopes create images that magnify things by as much as a million times—revealing a world that is both bizarre and beautiful. Guess which unusual image is a fruit fly’s eye, the skin of a shark, a flea on a cat, a tomato stem, an eggshell, and more!

Mysteries of the Unseen World then moves from the familiar events of everyday life to the building blocks of matter itself.

The filmmakers worked with a 3-D medical animation company to depict the atom-scale realm of nanoscience and potential innovations in nanotechnology. In a complex zoom sequence, the shot moves in on a spider, then a strand of its silk, then into the silk itself where audiences see a bacterium. The camera then zooms even deeper, in on a virus on the bacterium, then into the DNA of the virus and finally into the actual atoms of the DNA. “Mysteries of the Unseen World

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Rodney Carrington will appear at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis at 7 p.m. on March 27.

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Rodney Carrington has been making audiences laugh for almost twenty years with his unique brand of stand-up comedy. The country singer-songwriter has recorded eight major label comedy albums which have sold more than two million copies … two of which have been certified Gold.

Rodney Carrington recently started his own record label “Laughter’s Good” and is releasing two albums under the new label in October 2014. Rodney plans to re-release “C’Mon Laugh You Bastards” which will feature 3 new songs, as well as an album of all new material called “Laughter ’s Good.”

In addition to starting his own record label, Rodney is starting a new YouTube series in October 2014 called “Bit By Bit.” In the series, he will be releasing new material one piece at a time on a weekly basis.

On November 1, 2014 Sirius XM is doing a “Rodney Carrington Ta k e o v e r S p e c i a l ” o n t h e i r Blue Collar Comedy Channel.

Carrington can also be heard every Sunday on ESPN2 on the intro of “Colin’s Football Show” with Colin Cowherd. He wrote and performed the intro song for the show, and stars in the video before each show, which airs every Sunday prior to NFL games during the 2014 season.

Originally from Longview, TX, Carrington has three sons and resides in Tulsa, OK. Rodney Carrington kicks off his “Here Comes the Truth” tour in 2015.

amazing images will give you a new appreciation for the world around us. The technological advances used to capture these images are aweinspiring as well. ” INVISIBLE: We see only a fraction of the millions of wavelengths in the vast electromagnetic spectrum—the rainbow of light waves called visible light. The film shows audiences what it would be life if we had X-ray vision, or infrared vision like a mosquito, how a bee’s eyes see through ultraviolet light, what Gamma rays, microwaves and radio waves show us, and more.

TOO SLOW: Ti m e - l a p s e i m a g e s c a p t u re mundane events that happen too slowly for humans to perceive. The film shows plants creeping toward the sun and astonishingly complex “slime mold” searching for food.

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MILLS/works COMPULSION DANCE THEATRE and the MODERN AMERICAN DANCE COMPANY (MADCO) Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, 7:30 p.m.

Dunham Hall Theater Sponsored by Commerce Bank As a part of the 30th Arts & Issues celebration, we commemorate three dance companies—two founded by SIUE dance alumni Michael Mizerany and Joseph Mills. The third, the Modern American Dance Company (MADCO), was co-founded by Alcine Wiltz, who established the academic dance program at SIUE. Current executive/artistic director of MADCO Stacy West is also an SIUE alum. MILLS/works and Compulsion Dance Theatre will perform selected original works, with MADCO performing an excerpt from “Liquid Roads”* with live musicians. You won’t want to miss this concert! Join us for a variety of entertaining and inspiring dance works. *“Liquid Roads” was created and choreographed by Gina Patterson. Music direction by Brian Casserly. “Liquid Roads” was made possible through support from Novus International and Ameren.

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People People planner Road race set at McKendree University

McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill., will host its seventh annual “Ramble into Spring” road race on Saturday, March 21. Three distance options are offered: a 5K run/walk, 10K run or 10-mile run. The event begins at 8 a.m.

The 3.1, 6.2, and 10-mile courses will begin at or near the center of the campus and travel through historic downtown Lebanon. The 5K route then goes to Lebanon’s Horner Park and returns to the finish line back on campus. The 10K and 10-mile races wind through the rolling rural landscape of northern St. Clair County and also finish back at the campus.

The registration fee is $15 in advance or $20 on race day. Register in person at the Intramural Gym in the Melvin Price Convocation Center on campus; mail in the registration form available for download at mckendree.edu/raceday; or register online (for a small fee) at active.com.

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by Tuesday, March 17.

Short-sleeve T-shirts and post-race refreshments will be provided while they last. Medals and trophies go to age group and overall winners. All registered participants 12 years old and younger will receive “Finisher” medals.

McKendree University’s “Ramble into Spring” is one of more than a dozen sanctioned St. Clair County “Get Up & Go!” Cup events. For more information, call 618-537-6420 or 618-537-6941 or visit the website mckendree.edu/raceday.

The Hett announces 2014-15 schedule

The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts’ 2014-2015 season presents local and returning favorites and some well-known performers and speakers making their Hett debut.

All programs are open to the public and held at the 488-seat performing arts center at McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill. “Many programs always sell out early so I always advise that you mark your calendar and plan to purchase your tickets early,” said Peter Palermo, director of The Hett.

Reserved seats for all programs will be available Sept. 3 online at theHett.com, at the box office on weekday afternoons, or by calling 618-537-6863 (1-800-BEARCAT, ext.

6863).

Many programs are free, including the Distinguished Speaker Series, films and several concerts.

Ticket prices for select shows range from $15 to $35 for adults and from $5 to $10 for children, with discounts for seniors and students.

A season preview video is online at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=PkpkvJQcMY0. The new season will feature the following: March 4, 7:30 p.m.: John Lithgow: Stories By Heart features the well-known actor in his critically acclaimed, one-man theatrical memoir.

M a rc h 11 , 7 : 3 0 p . m . : Mummenschanz, a Swiss performance troupe, captivates audiences without words, using o rd i n a r y m a t e r i a l s t o c re a t e a s u r re a l , c o m i c u n i v e r s e . A playful and uniquely memorable experience!

April 12, 3 p.m.: The St. Louis Brass Band brings the sound of the

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traditional English brass band to the Hett.

Nov. 17 and March 30, 7:30 p.m.: Saint Louis Symphony Mondays feature chamber ensembles of Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra musicians.

T h e G e o rg e E . M c C a m m o n Memorial Distinguished Speaker Series will host the following guests: Feb. 26, 2015: Paul F. Tompkins, comedian, writer and actor (“Mr. S h o w, ” “ R e a l Ti me w i t h Bi l l Maher”), will join a panel discussion at 6 p.m. and perform stand-up comedy at 8:30 p.m.

April 15, 7:30 p.m.: Carl Bernstein, bestselling author, CNN contributor and investigative journalist who broke the Watergate scandal with Washington Post colleague Bob Woodward.

The Hett’s free Film Art Series will explore the art of communication with four awardwinning films, all at 7 p.m.: “Persepolis,” Sept. 30; “The King’s Speech,” Oct. 29; “Shakespeare in Love,” Jan. 22; and “All the President’s Men,” March 3.

Eagle watching season begins

All eyes are on the sky as the Alton region prepares for the annual winter migration of the American Bald Eagle. Every January, experts anticipate as many as 1,000 bald

eagles will migrate to the area reclaiming their winter nests along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway.

To celebrate the return of this majestic bird, The Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Center along with the Audubon Center at Riverlands will host the AltonAudubon Eagle Festival, Saturday, Jan. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free family-friendly activities, eagle watching shuttle tours and a live American Bald Eagle will be on hand at the Alton Visitors Center, 200 Piasa St. The Audubon Center at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton will feature live regional birds of prey and offer additional activities suitable for the entire family.

Start your day of eagle activities in downtown Alton by watching ice carvers create an eagle from a frozen block of ice. Then take part in the always popular ice cube giveaway where every participant is a winner when they choose an ice cube which will feature a special offer from a regional business. These prizes can include discounts on merchandise or food or free gifts. Liberty Bank will also take part in the kick-off event by sponsoring the Ice Putt Putt contest for visitors. The bank’s mascot, Sam the Eagle, will also be hand to greet visitors to downtown Alton. And, of course, there will

be the live eagle meet and greet featuring an eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary at the Alton Visitors Center. All of these activities are free. Additionally, the CVB will offer Eagle Watching Shuttle Tours which will provide visitors with a guided first-hand look at several eagle watching hot spots in the region. The cost for these 45-minute tours is $5 per person. Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and the last Eagle Watching Shuttle Tour will depart from the Alton Visitors Center at 1:30 p.m.

At the Audubon Center, located a c ro s s t h e M i s s i s s i p p i R i v e r, visitors can enjoy the view of the mighty river and its abundant wildlife from the comfort of the state-of-the-art Visitors Center.

M u l t i p l e s p o t t i n g s c o p e s a re available for use and everyone will be able to have an up-close and personal look at the area’s Birds of Prey presented by TreeHouse Wildlife Center. Representatives of area attractions and conservation organizations will also be at the center hosting family-friendly activities. Chances are visitors will get to see the hundreds of Tr u m p e t e r S w a n s w h o m a k e

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The weekend also kicks off the annual Alton Eagle Watcher T-Shirt Giveaway which is open to eagle watchers of all ages. This giveaway encourages visitors to stop by the various Eagle Watching Hot Spots.

Visitors who go to five of the eight hot spots (Alton Visitors Center, Audubon Center at Riverlands, Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, Melvin Price Locks and Dam, Pere Marquette State Park, Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Center, Columbia Bottoms Conservation C e n t e r, L e w i s & C l a r k S t a t e Historic Site) listed and have their card initialed by a representative of that site will receive a free eagle t-shirt by returning a completed card to the Alton Visitors Center while supplies last. For more information on this contest g o t o w w w. Vi s i t A l t o n . c o m / EagleWatcher.

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The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the following events.

FEBRUARY Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette Friday, February 6, 2015 Starts at 8:30am Pere Marquette State Park 13112 Visitor Center Lane Grafton, IL 62037 A site interpreter at Pere Marquette State Park will be presenting informative programs about bald eagles this winter.

Visitors will learn to distinguish between immature and mature bald eagles, what eagles eat, why they spend winter months in the area and much more. 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 followed by an observational 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.

Lunch-n-Learn Friday, February 6, 2015 Starts at 12:00pm Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge HCR 82 Box 107 Brussels, IL 62013 Bring your own lunch and sit down with the staff at Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge to learn about eagles. Then head out for a short hike to see some eagles soar over Swan Lake. Open to all ages.

Attendees are reminded to dress for the weather. For more information, call (618) 883-2524.

Live Bald Eagles at TreeHouse Wildlife Center Saturday – Sunday, February 7 - 8, 2015 10:00am to 2:00pm TreeHouse Wildlife Center 23956 Green Acres Road Dow, IL 62022 There will be live bald eagles every weekend in January and February at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center. Free admission. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call (618) 466-2990.

Audubon Center "Birds of Winter" Saturday - Sunday, February 7 - 8, 2015 10:00am to 2:00pm 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.

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On Saturdays Treehouse Wildlife will be in the Center with a bird of prey and on Sundays see a bald eagle from World Bird Sanctuary, up close and personal! For more information, call (636) 899-0090.

Birds Of Prey Saturday, February 7, 2015 1:00pm to 3:00pm Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower 435 Confluence Tower Drive Hartford, IL 62048 Eagles aren't the only birds of prey in the area. Learn about other birds that call the Riverbend home with displays and educational activities throughout the day.

TreeHouse will be at the Tower with live raptors. For more information, call (618) 251-9101.

Live Bald Eagles at TreeHouse Wildlife Center Saturday – Sunday, February 14 15, 2015 10:00am to 2:00pm TreeHouse Wildlife Center 23956 Green Acres Road Dow, IL 62022 There will be live bald eagles every weekend in January and February at the TreeHouse Wildlife Center. Free admission. Donations are appreciated. For more information, call (618) 466-2990.

Masters of the Sky Saturday - Sunday, February 14 15, 2015 Starts at 9:00am National Great Rivers Museum 2 Lock and Dam Way Alton, IL 62002 Witness the "Masters of the Sky" birds of prey demonstration. Come see eagles, falcons, owls and other birds of prey at this educational and informational program. Show times

at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Also, there will be a free eagle display at noon and 2 p.m. for 30 minutes in the gallery on Feb. 14 - 15. For more information, call the National Great Rivers Museum at (877) 462-6979.

Admission Adults: $5 Children 12 and Under: $3 3 and Under: Free Only 10 tickets per person Underground Railroad Shuttle Tour Saturday, February 14, 2015 10:00am to 12:00pm & 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Alton Visitor Center 200 Piasa Street Alton, IL 62002 Learn about local, Underground Railroad sites on a shuttle tour with J.E. Robinson Tours and the Alton Regional CVB. The two-hour guided shuttle tours will stop at some of the sites that were part of the Underground Railroad system including Rocky Fork Church, Enos Apartments and more. Alton’s riverfront location along the Mighty Mississippi played a vital role in helping slaves make connections to the freedom of the northern U.S. Buried beneath the streets of Alton and Godfrey, remnants of this period in history still exist. For more information on the Underground Railroad shuttle tours or to make advance registrations, please contact the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 258-6645.

Admission $25 Greater Alton Concert Association - Al Simmons Sunday, February 15, 2015 Starts at 3:00pm Lewis & Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035

Al Simmons’ one-man, multiprop, music-filled, off the wall performances have elevated audiences world-wide to collective giggles and all-out guffaws. At once childlike in its simplicity and sophisticated in its execution, Al’s humour touches a responsive chord in people of every age.

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Music Tuning in Fleetwood Mac to appear in St. Louis

Rock legends Fleetwood Mac, who performed two sold-out shows at NYC’s Madison Square Garden earlier this week, have confirmed they will be adding at least 28 more dates to their already scheduled 40-city ON WITH THE SHOW tour. The announcement was made during the band’s live performance this morning on NBC’s TODAY Show where The Mac performed for thousands of adoring fans. The second leg of the tour will begin on Jan. 16, 2015 in St. Paul, Minn.

Fleetwood Mac will appear at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Friday, March 27.

Tickets available at LiveNation. c o m , t h e F o rd B o x O ff i c e a t Scottrade Center, Ticketmaster Retail Outlets, or charge by phone at 1-800745-3000 Fleetwood Mac is currently performing with their five star lineup including the returning songbird Christine McVie who rejoined the band following a 16 year absence.

RECENT REVIEWS FOR FLEETWOOD MAC’S ON WITH THE SHOW TOUR “The principal emotion during the nearly 2 1/2-hour performance was the joy of having keyboardist McVie back in this group... She brought high harmonies and several songs, including 'Little Lies,' 'You Make Loving Fun' and the closing 'Songbird,' back into the repertoire.

Nicks hasn’t sounded this good since the early ‘90’s. What a rhythm machine and what an articulate emotional guitarist Buckingham is.”

- Minneapolis Star Tribune “It’s still magical. Between Buckingham’s epic guitar solos, Mick Fleetwood’s massive drumming, John McVie’s strong bass work, Nicks’ patented spins to punctuate the lovely 'Gypsy' and Christine McVie’s lush vocals, Fleetwood Mac looked ready to take on what Buckingham has called ‘the next chapter.’” - Newsday **** (four stars) - The Guardian (UK) "Fleetwood Mac has the intricacy, elegance and underlying punch of its songs..." - The New York Times.

“With Christine’s songs back in the set, her calm, angular presence back on the stage, there was an undeniable feeling of rejuvenation...

Fleetwood and John McVie on bass reminded concert-goers why the band is named for them...

They still put a layer of muscle behind everything the band did...

Buckingham was ferocious and tireless as lead guitar. This man is a vital musical presence – the soul of the band. Ditto for the vitality of Nicks, its cauldron-stirring spirit...

Her showcase songs, 'Landslide,' 'Gold Dust Woman' and, especially 'Silver Springs,' were the night’s highlights.” - Chicago Tribune “Drum solos can sometimes seem like an endurance test for a rock audience. It’s a rare joy to witness one wherein the drummer seems to experience as much giddy delight as Mick Fleetwood did. He whooped and howled, coaxing the crowd in call-and-response shouts while demonstrating his singular rhythmic sensibility.” - Chicago Sun Times

Concert Assocation. The group wrapped up a great 73rd season after being entertained by The Four Freshmen, Double Grande, The Gothard Sisters and The Masters of Motown. The group has announced is lineup for the 2014-2015 74th Season of the GACA. Sunday February 15, 2015, 3 p.m.

Al Simmons’ one-man, multiprop, music-filled, off the wall p e r f o r- m a n c e s h a v e e l e v a t e d audiences world-wide to collective giggles and all-out guffaws. Al’s humor touches a responsive chord in peo-ple of every age. While it may be difficult to define this program, the titles of his albums may give you some insight (or not) —“Something’s Fishy at Camp Wiganishis” , “Celery Stalks at Midnight”, and “The Truck I bought From Moe”. Those of you who remember and enjoyed vaudeville will have something to tell your family about. Al’s inspirations were great comedy kings such as Danny Kaye, Spike Jones and Jimmy Durante. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to an afternoon of comedy with song, dance, magic and sight gags. www.alsimmons. com Saturday March 7, 2015, 7:30 p.m.

Returning to us after a three year absence, The Ambassadors of Harmony (AOH) is the St. Louis area's premier men's a cappella chorus of more than 130 voices known for powerful and musically masterful performances.

Its repertoire includes Broadway classics, barbershop, jazz, pop and wide selection of holiday favorites.

The chorus has won three gold medals in the Barbershop Harmony Society's international contest, most recently in 2012 in Portland, Ore. AOH has sung for audiences across the United States and has also performed in England, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands and Sweden. This is an evening you won't want to miss! www.aoh.org Sunday April 19, 2015, TBA Do the words “Rat Pack” bring back memories? Names like Dean, Frank, Sammy? If so, you will be thrilled to be here when Dean

Christopher takes the stage with his band to bring you favorites like “My Way” and “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”.

With over 30 years experience as an actor, singer, comedian, i m - p re s s i o n i s t , a m e m b e r o f Actor ’s Equity, FTRA, and Screen Actors Guild, Dean Christopher ’s stage, film and television resume is ex-tensive. Dean opened for Don Rickles and Frank Sinatra, Jr. He’s also released a CD “Swingin’ with the Best”, for which he wrote the title song as a tribute to those before him. www.ratpackandmore.com Concerts are all in the Ann Whitney Olin Theater at the Hatheway Cultural Center on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey.

Tickets at the door are $27 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under plus LCCC students. Season Tickets are $80 for all 5 shows. For children (12 and under or LCCC students) season tickets are $25 or $50 for two or more. Advance individual concert tickets are $25 and will be available in Alton at Senior Services Plus, CNB Bank & Trust, Convention & Visitors’ C e n t e r, H a l p i n M u s i c , A l t o n Holiday Inn, Dick’s Flowers, Liberty Bank and Picture This & More. In Godfrey, at Liberty Bank, in Bethalto at Bank of Edwardsville and Liberty Bank; Brighton, Carlinville and Carrollton at CNB Bank & Trust, in Jerseyville at the Jerseyville Library and in Wood River at Dick’s Flowers. Tickets are also available by calling 618-468-4222 (468-GACA)

The Fox to Host Little Big Town

Grammy-award-winning country group Little Big Town has added a spring leg of The Pain Killer Tour that will kick off on March 5, 2015 in Savannah, GA which will include a stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Friday, March 20 at 8:00 p.m.

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by Lori McKenna, Liz Rose, and Hillary Lindsey, Rolling Stone has hailed the soulful ballad as a “slow, exquisitely excruciating lover ’s lament with a Phil Spectorian sense of emotional grandeur.”

Since "Pain Killer's" release on October 21, the sixth studio album from the group has seen rave reviews and has made both Billboard and Rolling Stone’s “Best Country Album of 2014” lists as well as “iTunes Best of 2014” list for “Country Album of the Year.” The band also just received a nomination for the 2015 Grammy Awards for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Day Drinking.”

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will also be releasing their highly anticipated new single, “Girl Crush,” to country radio today.

Tickets are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

The next run of The Pain Killer Tour, produced by AEG LIVE/ The Messina Group, will feature special guest Chris Stapleton and hit over 12 cities nationwide. The band will again offer a unique VIP experience for fans; allowing them to choose from 2 limited packages including meet and greets, preshow soundcheck access, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information on The Pain Killer Tour dates, VIP packages, and pre-sale tickets visit www.littlebigtown.com “Girl Crush,” the second released single from the band’s newest

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Music Music calendar Thursday, Feb. 5

Miranda Sings, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

The Black Cadillacs, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Kenny Barron & Stefon Harris, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

You, Me and Dougie w/Hillary Fitz, Cicero’s, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 6

Les Boondoggle Ball 2015, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Nervous Pudding w/Shock The Junkie, Sound Trapp, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Trampled By Turtles w/Charlie Parr, The Lowest Pair, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Calabrese w/Scene Of Irony, The Ruthless, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Rusted Skin w/Sine Nomine, As Earth Shatters, Wings of the Morning, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Kenny Barron & Stefon Harris, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Anchondo, Dustin Sendejas, LED, Cicero’s, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Eric Ketzer (Bar Stage), Cicero’s, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Stevie Stone w/Grace, Vince Sega, Major Money Mafia, Uno Joven, Super Hero Villains, V$A, Darius Hickmann, Pop’s, Sauget, 7:30 p.m.

Leo Kottke, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

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

7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Bob Stegall, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

The Underground Music Spotlight feat. Love Jones, Higher Learning Crew, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

St. Louis Symphony Concert: Dvořák 8, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 11

Sunday, Feb. 8

Thursday, Feb. 12

The Boy Illinois, Gee Watts, Mvstermind, Markoe, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Riff Raff w/Trev-Hype, Satchel Stokes, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Brunch at the Bistro w/Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

St. Louis Symphony Concert: Dvořák 8, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m.

Dark Star Orchestra: Music of The Grateful Dead, The Pageant, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Todd Wilson, Cathedral Basilica, St. Louis, 2:30 p.m.

Dave Dickey Big Band, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 9

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

Monday Night Shakedown w/The Stone Sugar Shakedown, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

An Evening with Branford Marsalis, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

Saturday, Feb. 7

Shameless – The Garth Brooks Experience, Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

Old Salt Union w/Flatland Harmony Experiment, River Kittens, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Enabler w/Call Of The Void, Everything Went Black, Path of Might, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Three Merry Widows w/Cold Hearted Strangers, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Kenny Barron & Stefon Harris, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis,

Jonny Craig w/Allen Gates, Apollo’s Daughter, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Less Than Jake, Reel Big Fish w/Authority Zero, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

St. Louis Stompers, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m.

Java Jived w/The Midwest Jazz-tette, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

10 Years w/Otherwise, The Glorious Sons, Luminoth, Rev Nation, Pop’s, Sauget, 6:00 p.m.

Guster w/Kishi Bashi, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Cherub w/Mystery Skulls, ForteBowie, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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

Waka Winter Classic 2015, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

The Road To Austin, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 13

Seasons After w/Romantic Rebel, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day with Erin Bode, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Terrapin Flyer w/Melvin Seals, Dave Hebert, Old Rock House, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Pepperland (Beatles Revue), Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

Brian Sowinski (Bar Stage), Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

St. Louis Symphony Concert: Lift Every Voice, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 14

Downtown Brown, Fungonewrong w/Outcome of Betrayal, Snooty and The Ratfinks, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Valentine’s Day with Erin Bode, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

G. Love & Special Sauce w/Matt Costa, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Mardi Gras Parade Day feat. Funky Butt Brass Band, Al Holliday & The East Side Rhythm Band, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 3:00 p.m.

Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime w/Shrub, Pop’s, Sauget, 6:30 p.m.

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Music Tuning in Symphony to perform at Lindenwood

This spring, the St. Louis Symphony will take selections from its popular Music You Know series to St. Charles for a oneday only concert at Lindenwood University’s J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. T Music Director David Robertson will lead the Symphony in an afternoon of classical favorites on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 2pm.

Tickets range in price from $35 to $75, and Lindenwood University students will receive a 10% discount.

Tickets may be purchased by calling the Powell Hall Box Office at 314-534-1700 or on-line at stlsymphony.org.

Kottke returning to the Sheldon

The Sheldon presents Leo Kottke, Friday, February 6 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Leo Kottke’s powerful guitar playing a n d h i s i n t i m a t e re l a t i o n s h i p with audiences have made him one of folk music’s favorite live performers. Known for his innovative 12-string guitar technique, Kottke is a member of the Guitar Player Magazine Hall of Fame, has earned two Grammy nominations and holds a Doctorate in Music Performance from the Peck School of Music at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.

With a career that has spanned more than 25 years, Leo Kottke h a s c o m p o s e d s c o re s f o r f i l m soundtracks, children’s shows, and a symphony. He has also released over 20 LPs, some of which (like Great Big Boy) included his craggy baritone, reminiscent of folk singer Tom Waits or radio personality and writer Garrison Keillor.

Born in Athens, Georgia, and raised in 12 different states, Leo Kottke absorbed a variety of musical influences as a child, playing both violin a n d t ro m b o n e , b e f o re f i n d i n g the guitar at age 11. When his career blossomed with the folk revival of the 1960s and 1970s, Kottke earned the early title of “virtuoso,” with Rolling Stone describing him as “so good t h a t h e d i d n ’ t n e e d a b a n d . ” Kottke’s 1971 major-label debut with Capitol Records positioned him in the singer/ songwriter vein, despite his own wish to remain an instrumental p e r f o r m e r. R e c o r d s s u c h a s 1972’s Greenhouse and 1973’s live My Feet Are Smiling and Ice Water found him branching out with guest musicians and h o n i n g h i s g u i t a r t e c h n i q u e .

F o l k g r e a t P e t e S e e g e r, w h o (along with John Fahey) was one of Kottke’s first influences, called the young guitar player “the best twelve-string guitarist [he has] ever heard.” More recently, Kottke’s collaborations with Phish bassist Mike Gordon, and Prince’s producer David Z., have introduced him to a new, younger audience.

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Saint Louis Chamber Chorus plans performance

In the fourth concert of its 2014-15 season the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus will contrast the often brooding style of English Restoration composer, Henry Purcell, with that of the exuberant French composer Darius Milhaud. While much of Purcell's music was a reaction to the excesses inflicted on England b y O l i v e r C ro m w e l l p r i o r t o the Restoration, Milhaud's wit and exuberance are evident throughout his work, even when dealing with subjects such as a stormy crossing of the English Channel or a display of Egyptian mummies.

Even Milhaud's “Les Deux Cités,” describing the transition from Babylonian

exile to the spiritual redemption of Jerusalem, exudes his Gallic warmth.

Milhaud's imagery of longing for a new life resonates in the contemporary work, “Le Dernier Vo y a g e , ” c o m m i s s i o n e d f o r the Chamber Chorus in 2012.

Haitian father and son Gabriel and Sydney Guillaume, poet a n d c o m p o s e r r e s p e c t i v e l y, collaborated on this reaction to the destruction visited upon their homeland by the 2010 earthquake, creating an inspired affirmation of faith in the hereafter.

The audience will hear the Guillaumes' work complemented by a piece recently saved from oblivion. “Beati Omnes Q u i Ti m e n t ” w a s a s s e m b l e d b y Wa s h i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t y musicologist Craig Monson from manuscripts by 16th century musician John Sheppard. Possibly written for the wedding of Queen Mary to Philip II of Spain in 1554, this psalm setting was reconstructed for the Chamber Chorus in 2008. Its Tudor era polyphony presents a stark contrast to the program's various psalm settings by Purcell.

Join the Saint Louis Chamber C h o ru s t o h e a r t h e m u s i c o f “Milhaud and Purcell,” Sunday, February 15 at Christ Church Cathedral. Parking is free. For more information about the concert, and tickets, call 636-4584343.

St. Louis Stompers coming to the Sheldon

The Sheldon presents The St. Louis Stompers, Tuesday, February 10 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Coffee and pastries are served, starting at 9 a.m., in the beautiful Louis Spiering room.

The St. Louis Stompers, a nationally recognized group, has been playing a mixture of Chicago and New Orleans style traditional jazz and Dixieland, reminiscent of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke and King Oliver, since 1981. With years of experience between them, the Stompers’ talented musicians have performed with groups such as the Gateway City Big Band, Jean

Kittrell’s Old Saint Louis Levee Band, Sammy Kaye Orchestra and the St. Louis Rivermen. This popular ensemble consists of members Pat Arana, trombone; Mike Lilley, clarinet; Steve Lilley, cornet; Dave Majchrzak, piano; Dave Zink, sousaphone; and Jack Tartar, drums and ukulele.

The Stompers have performed at numerous venues throughout Missouri and Illinois. Some of their performances include the Great River Jazz Society of Hannibal, the St. Louis Jazz Club, Gateway Jazz Festival, the National Ragtime Festival on the Goldenrod Showboat, and the Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival.

To date, the band has released seven recordings and been featured on Show Me Saint Louis and the KTVI morning show.

Tickets are $15 orchestra/$12 balcony, and are on sale now through MetroTix at 314-534-1111, through The Sheldon’s website at TheSheldon.org, or in person at The Fox Theatre Box Office, 534 N. Grand Blvd. For more information, call The Sheldon at 314-533-9900 or visit TheSheldon.org.

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"American Sniper"

A mere six months after releasing the Four Seasons drama "Jersey Boys," Clint Eastwood has again lapped his younger directing colleagues with his second film of 2014 and his best movie in years. "American Sniper" is quintessentially Eastwood: a tautly made, confidently constructed examination of the themes that have long dominated his work.

"American Sniper," based on Navy SEAL marksman Chris Kyle's best-selling memoir, is both a tribute to the warrior and a lament for war. Shirking politics, the film instead sets its sights squarely on its elite protagonist (Bradley Cooper), a traditional American war hero in an untraditional war.

Here is an archetypal American: a chew-spitting, beerdrinking Texas cowboy who enlists after the 1998 bombings of American embassies with resolute righteousness and noble patriotic duty. The once wayward Kyle finds his true calling in the Navy, and he heads to Iraq with a moral certainty that no amount of time served or kills will shake. He's there to kill bad guys — "savages" he calls them at one point.

And kill he does. With 160 confirmed kills, Kyle is believed to be the most lethal sniper in U.S. history. The film starts with a remarkable scene of Kyle poised on an Iraq rooftop with a young boy holding a grenade in his scope. Eastwood and screenwriter Jason Hall flashback to Kyle's upbringing, where his father taught him about "the gift of aggression" and the honor of defending others.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong and disturbing war violence, and language throughout including some sexual references."

RUNNING TIME: 124 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Predestination"

Time travel. There's hardly a more alluring fantasy in our pop culture, from the simplest depictions — children's cartoons, comic strips, romantic comedy films —to the "Interstellar" kind that you need a physics degree to understand.

Count "Predestination" as among the more complex explorations of the concept: a strange, yet also strangely alluring, adaptation of a definitively weird short story, "All You Zombies" by Robert Heinlein, about a time-tripping crimefighter (Ethan Hawke, in his appealing Everyman persona).

Directed by the Spierig brothers (Michael and Peter), the film may not require a physics degree. But it does require a decent night's sleep and most of your brain cells. This is not a movie to watch after several glasses of wine.

Speaking of wine, Hawke plays a man known only as The Barkeep. And yes, he tends bar occasionally, but his real job title is Temporal Agent, which is just as cool as it sounds.

We meet him in 1970s Manhattan, where he's preparing for his final mission — taking down a terrorist called the Fizzle Bomber, who, if not stopped, will destroy much of the city.

Dismantling one of the man's bombs, he loses much of his face.

But he recovers to look like, well, Ethan Hawke.

One evening, a guy walks into a bar. Or, sort of a guy. His name is Unmarried Mother, and the reason for that name will slowly be revealed as he tells his story in flashbacks — a highlight of the film. Turns out Unmarried Mother — played by the terrific Australian actress Sarah Snook, in a wonderfully nuanced, gender-bending performance — began his unusual life as a female baby named Jane, abandoned on the steps of a Cleveland orphanage in 1945. After a youth in which she displays a tomboy streak and fighting skills, she winds up being recruited in the '60s to Space Corp, a strange force of women tasked with having sex with astronauts in space, to relieve their tension. But before she can blast off, she winds up impregnated by a mysterious young man who then deserts her.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America "for

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violence, some sexuality, nudity and language."

RUNNING TIME: 97 minutes.

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

"Blackhat"

Michael Mann's "Blackhat" begins with the camera slowly descending from above Earth, diving down into a nuclear facility, and submerging into the underlying, twisting maze of electronic circuitry. A single, glowing blip — a bit of malicious code, we soon learn — invades and proliferates.

The malware's fanning spread through the network recalls the stealthy swoop of the black-clad gangsters of Mann's last movie, the John Dillinger thriller "Public Enemies," as they sinuously flowed across the marble floor of a Midwestern bank. In "Blackhat," Mann has returned to modern day for an especially timely tale of cyberterrorism, but his grim fascination with the poetry and choreography of violence is the same, even if it comes by pixels rather than pistols.

"Blackhat" (in which there's plenty of gunplay, too) viscerally dramatizes digital life, or at least a muscular techno-thriller version of it. For moviegoers who have wanted to ESC out of previous cyber-thrillers like "The Net," Mann's lethally steely film hums with urgency.

When the poisonous code prompts the meltdown of a Hong Kong reactor (and a simultaneous strike on the commodities market), desperate investigators spring the hacker Nicholas Hathaway (Chris Hemsworth) from prison to aid the pursuit. ("Blackhat" is a term for a criminal hacker, whereas a "whitehat" does it beneficially for security.) Though outfitted with an ankle monitor, Hathaway quickly takes command of an unlikely U.S.-China joint task force led by Hathaway's former MIT roommate Chen Dawai (Leehom Wang) for China.

Carol Barrett (Viola Davis) and Henry Pollack (John Ortiz) are on the U.S. side.

RATED: R for "violence and some language."

RUNNING TIME: 133 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"The Humbling"

Al Pacino delivers his best performance in years in "The Humbling," a tragicomic look at a veteran stage and film actor on the edge of a nervous breakdown.

That description might seem like an unwelcome invitation for another ham-fisted late-era Pacino bit, but, from the opening shot, it's clear that the infamously over the top actor is trying something different: subtlety.

It's just a shame "Birdman" had to come out first. There's probably only so much audience thirst for stories about hallucination prone, past-their-prime actors, but Pacino fans (and skeptics) would be remiss to skip this one, even if "Birdman" is the superior film.

Adapted from Philip Roth's 2009 novel, "The Humbling," directed by Barry Levinson ("Rain Man"), introduces audiences to Axler as he limply applies makeup and recites Shakespeare to himself in the mirror. Not only is Axler worried he's lost his talent, after 50 years of acting, he's also become increasingly unable to distinguish reality from his imagination, a recurring theme that is used to disorient the audience throughout.

After a brief delusion, where he thinks he gets locked out of the theater and indifferent security guards refuse to let him in, Axler takes the stage, mumbles a few lines, and promptly swan dives into the orchestra. The stunt gets him thrown into a recovery center where he is forced to confront the state of his life and mental health for the first time.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sexual material, language and brief violence."

RUNNING TIME: 129 minutes.

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

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"Wild Card"

It becomes quickly clear in "Wild Card," the latest vehicle for the hunky, brooding British action star Jason Statham, that his character doesn't need a gun to maim or kill. Guns are for wimps. Statham can wreak havoc with virtually any sharp implement, including his own head.

What he does need, however, is a sharper script.

The pedigree of Oscar-winning screenwriter William Goldman notwithstanding, "Wild Card," a remake of the writer's 1986 "Heat" based on his novel of the same name, is an unsatisfying mishmash of action movie, unlikely-buddy flick and meditation on the scourge of gambling. At times, it recalls "The Gambler" (another recent disappointment, and also a remake); at others, "The Equalizer," and at others, any number of moody, seedy Vegas-themed films. All these directions could have been promising, but nothing truly coherent emerges.

Not that Statham doesn't display his sturdy, reliable appeal here — particularly when we get to see the humanity peeking through his brawny, altogether pleasing exterior.

We learn immediately that his Nick Wild, a freelance Las Vegas bodyguard who's seen better days, is a thoroughly decent guy at heart. In an opening scene, we see him harass a shorter, weaker, man out for a drink with his gorgeous girlfriend (Sofia Vergara, one of several big names making quick cameos). Improbably, the smaller guy cleans Nick's clock. Later, we learn it was all an act, allowing the guy to impress his gal. He offers Nick $1,000, twice what was planned. Nick refuses the bonus.

Nick also rises to the occasion when Holly (Dominik Garcia-Lordo), a woman from his past, comes to him with a problem: She's been brutally assaulted by a gangster thug based in a fancy hotel, and wants vengeance. Nick resists — he doesn't want to get killed — but they both know he'll step in and defend her.

RATED:: R by the Motion Picture Association of America "for strong violence, language and some sexuality/nudity. " RUNNING TIME: 92 minutes.

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

"Timbuktu"

The hot Malian sands of Abderrahmane Sissako's "Timbuktu" are a cool reservoir of placid beauty, where desert dunes are swept by quiet ripples of colorful, everyday village life and haphazard storms of violence.

"Timbuktu," the Oscar-nominated foreign-langue film from Mauritania, is set outside Timbuktu, a place long associated with exotic adventure. But here it's occupied by Islamist forces, as it was from early 2012 until 2013 before French and Malian troops pushed them out.

But "forces" suggests a more formal command than the patrolmen seen in Sissako's poetically humanist film.

Avoiding stereotypes, the movie shrinks larger political and religious battles down to the people of a desert town — city dwellers and nomadic Tuareg people out in the dunes — being forced to change by a handful of halfhearted oppressors.

The orders of the newly arrived fundamentalists (Abel Jafri plays their leader, with subtle uncertainty) would be satirical if they weren't so cruel. One with a bullhorn walks the streets, warning "not to sit in front of one's house, to do any old thing, to spend some time in the street." Another pair argues furiously about a beating that turns out to be a Spanish soccer match.

R AT E D : P G - 1 3 f o r " s o m e v i o l e n c e a n d t h e m a t i c elements."

RUNNING TIME: 97 minutes.

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

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Associated Press

This photo provided by courtesy of Alchemy shows, Greta Gerwig, left, as Pegeen Mike Stapleford, and Al Pacino as Simon Axler in the film, "The Humbling."

Pacino shines in "The Humbling"

By LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press Al Pacino delivers his best performance in years in "The Humbling," a tragicomic look at a veteran stage and film actor on the edge of a nervous breakdown.

That description might seem like an unwelcome invitation for another hamfisted late-era Pacino bit, but, from the opening shot, it's clear that the infamously over the top actor is trying something different: subtlety.

It's just a shame "Birdman" had to come out first. There's probably only so much audience thirst for stories about hallucination prone, past-their-prime actors,

but Pacino fans (and skeptics) would be remiss to skip this one, even if "Birdman" is the superior film.

Adapted from Philip Roth's 2009 novel, "The Humbling," directed by Barry Levinson ("Rain Man"), introduces audiences to Axler as he limply applies makeup and recites Shakespeare to himself in the mirror. Not only is Axler worried he's lost his talent, after 50 years of acting, he's also become increasingly unable to distinguish reality from his imagination, a recurring theme that is used to disorient the audience throughout.

After a brief delusion, where he thinks he gets locked out of the theater and indifferent security guards refuse to let him in, Axler takes the stage, mumbles a few lines, and

promptly swan dives into the orchestra. The stunt gets him thrown into a recovery center where he is forced to confront the state of his life and mental health for the first time.

When he's released to his Connecticut mansion, which, even after 14 years of residency, looks as though he's just moved in, he contemplates suicide by shotgun ("Hemingway must have had longer arms," he says after it fails) and dallies the days away till he gets an unexpected visit from Pegeen ("Frances Ha's" Greta Gerwig), the young lesbian daughter of his old theater friends (Dianne Weist and Dan Hedaya).

Pegeen, who harbored a longtime schoolgirl crush on her parents' famous friend, quickly and improbably seduces him and the two

begin a fraught relationship. She pushes him to get back to work. He buys her expensive things to try to make her look more feminine.

It's as cynical and unsentimental as anything else in the film and never veers into uncomfortable territory thanks in part to the fact that Pacino's Axler doesn't seem to take Pegeen's affection and interest as a given.

Gerwig's Pegeen is a thirty something in arrested development who we always believe is in control of the situation.

She's the kind of effervescent dream girl that another movie might imagine as an unmotivated artist's savoir and muse. Here, the "muse" is a self-absorbed brat who leaves a path of destruction after every relationship.

"The Boy Next Door" should move on

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge Wi t h a l l o f t h e h e a d l i n e s in these past two weeks being dominated by the Oscarnominated films and the huge success of American Sniper ’s box office dominance, it’s easy t o remember t h a t t h i s i s s t i l l January, a proven month where most films are sent to die a quick, embarrassing death after being discarded by their studios. I can point to numerous examples for you. Take "Mortdecai" this week, a laughably awful Johnny Depp debacle about a European art dealer mixed into a globet rott i n g bi t of es p i o n a g e t h a t seems to be on the track of some lost Nazi gold. The whole thing is so dismissive that I dismiss it out of hand. One of the other

b i g re l e a s e s is Strange Magic f ro m L u c a s f i l m , a n a n i m a t e d adventure about fairies and elves.

At least that’s what somebody at work told me. For a movie a u t h o r i t y, I ’ m s u r p r i s i n g l y behind on this title. I had never h e a rd o f i t, s e e n a traile r, o r heard a synopsis until opening weekend. It’ll burn itself out after a weak Saturday matinee.

The most egregious of this week’s atrocities, though, is also the one that sold the most tickets.

Jennifer Lopez headlines "The Boy Next Door," a tepid sexual thriller that was neither scary, titillating, nor good. How it earned $15 million in ticket sales is anyone’s guess.

Claire Peterson (Lopez) is a literature teacher at a high school in southern California when she meets Noah Sanborn (Ryan

Guzman) at the tail end of the summer. He’s moved in next door to her and her son, Kevin (Ian Nelson), to care for an aging uncle (Jack Wallace) that’s been sick. At first, Noah is kind and neighborly. He offers to help fix their garage door and quickly befriends the sickly and put-upon Kevin.

Claire is so delighted that her son has a new friend that she doesn’t at first catch the lingering looks of desire that Noah shoots her way. In fact, it’s not even overt before going over the top in Act II. Noah is going to be a student at Kevin’s school, which is an odd premise to begin with.

The boy is going on twenty years-old and physically dwarfs the other actors that play his classmates. Due to some unseen accident in his past, Noah missed

some time and is being allowed to make it up to earn his diploma.

After one too many botched first dates, doubling with her bestie (Kristin Chenoweth), Claire succumbs to the attentions of the boy next door (see what they did with the title there!) and instantly regrets it. While their chemistry is definitely suspect, the most troubling bits about their affair are how tame it is and how little it seems to mean to the rest of the film. Purely to do with this catalyst, Noah shifts into stalker gear very quickly. He disrupts the already chaotic life that Claire has both at school and with her unfaithful h u s b a n d ( p l a y e d b y a s l e a z y, lackluster John Corbett, my least favorite kind of John Corbett).

When things turn quickly and surprisingly violent, the R-rated

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gloves come off and Noah and Claire taunt each other through a gauntlet of cliché movie obstacles that culminate in the only thing incendiary about this movie, a final showdown in a burning horse barn. This and a hectic, unfrightening car collision seem to be the only things that director Rob Cohen (XXX, 2012’s Alex Cross reboot) brought to the feature. Sadly, the most interesting part of this movie was watching Guzman’s character beas up the ginger-haired skateboard bully that constantly picks on Kevin. That kid had it comin’.

"The Boy Next Door" runs 110 minutes and is rated R for violence, sexual content/nudity, and language. I give this film half of one star.

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While everyone's version of romance is different, here are 10 top reasons to navigate to Morro Bay when starry-eyed love is calling: 1) Morro Bay Farms one of Nature's Best Known Aphrodisiacs Morro Bay sustainably farms one of the world's best known aphrodisiacs at the Morro Bay Oyster Company. Situated on the pristine bay, this 130 acre marine farm can be seen by paddle board, kayak or from a guided tour with Lost Isle Adventure Tours.

Looking for a romantic dining experience on the bay? Book an evening sunset or Sunday brunch cruise with one of the many tour operators along the bustling Embarcadero.

With thriving aquaculture and agriculture industries, fresh seafood and locally grown produce are abundant in Morro Bay. Surrounding farms and vineyards yield a bounty of outstanding organic produce, fresh seafood and award-winning local wines served with flair at Morro Bay's renowned restaurants, wine bars and craft breweries.

2) Morro Bay Has a Sand Spit to Picnic on What is a sand spit you say? In the case of Morro Bay, this miles long "spit" of beachy sand dunes jets north from Montana De Oro State Park in Los Osos to the south, creating the western barrier between the ocean and Morro Bay. It creates mudflats and channels as part of the Morro Bay National Estuary, perfect for kayaking and wildlife watching.

With several kayak rental companies dotted along the Embarcadero and in the Back Bay Marina, there are no shortage of kayaks.

After exploring the bay, pull up on the sand spit in your kayak for a romantic picnic and bottle of local wine. Morro Bay Wine Seller offers a selection of local and regional wines for taste or purchase, along with specialty cheeses, olive oils and craft beers to pick up and take with you.

3) Sunsets with Morro Rock For starters, Morro Rock has its own Facebook page with nearly 5,000 followers. It is undeniably what makes the horizon in this charming village so unique and is irresistibly romantic during sunsets. No matter what restaurant, water craft, outlook spot or hotel room you are in, when it's time for sunset, Morro Rock is the lead character in this romantic scene.

4) Surrey Bikes and Flying Kites at the Rock Couples or the entire family will love taking a surrey ride out to the rock along the Harbor Walk and flying kites on the beach.

Farmers Kites & Surreys is a one stop rental shop for this romantic adventure. Choose from a large assortment of kites from old fashioned box kites to newfangled sleek high flyers. When you are done flying your kites take your surrey along the Embarcadero for a tasty treat like salt water taffy or tasty cinnamon rolls.

5) Wine Tasting Navigation along the

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Morro Rock is one of the biggest draws at Morro Bay. Embarcadero Aside from abundant restaurants serving a variety of award winning local wines, visitors can also have fun sampling the wine bars in town like Bella Vinos, offering a romantic setting overlooking the entire embarcadero in Morro Bay and a warm and friendly atmosphere, and the new Chateau Margene tasting room featuring the delicious varietals the near-by winery is know for including Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux style blends.

Or, stop by Stax Wine Bar & Bistro for a bite on the bay while relaxing by a romantic fire on a plush leather couch.

Enjoy lunch or dinner from their Tapas Menu featuring charcuterie, Panini sandwiches, prawn cocktails and more.

Are craft brews your romantic elixir?

Look no further. The Libertine Pub offers patrons a cozy atmosphere, live music and an expansive beer selection with 48 beers on tap at all times, including their own on-site brews that focus on barrel aged "wild ales."

6) Bird Watching Mecca for Love Birds A mecca for bird watching, bird lovers and love birds from around the globe can find more than 200 different bird species in and around the 2,300 acre Morro Bay National Estuary filled with sheltered waters, tidal marshes, mudflats and sea grass beds. From falcons, loons and turkeys to swans, egrets and eagles, there are hours of birds and wildlife to experience along the coastline or from the bay, especially during this heavy migratory season. Couples can rent a double kayak and paddle through the Back Bay mudflats at high tide and personally experience the remarkable variety of birds in their own habitat. Otters and seals are abundant and often seen eating crabs and fish as they float through the bay.

7) Sail with Red Anchor Charters - Red is the Color of Love after All! Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, like a special wedding anniversary or even the first time you kissed, Red Anchor Charters is known for providing lovers with the most romantic, hospitable, fun, and relaxing first-class boating experience the Central Coast has to offer. Cruise with Red Anchor on Minerva, their 32-foot captained

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yacht, for a memorable hour, half-day or fullday charter with up to five of your friends on historic Morro Bay's beautiful waters.

Red Anchor Charters also offers a romantic sunset dinner cruise. All you have to do is choose a date and time and decide what kind of charter cruise you'd like to experience then just book online.

8) Romantic Motoring on the Ocean or in the Bay Captain your own electric boat and cruise the bay waters with loved ones at your own leisure. Bring your own picnic, blanket, music and libations and enjoy the ride. Or, check out Sub Sea tours for guided bay cruises and whale watching.

For the romantic outdoorsman with the equally sporty companion, a deep sea sport fishing expedition might be your form of romance. Catch salmon, rockfish, lingcod, albacore or whatever is biting on daily fishing trips from Virg's Landing Sport Fishing.They provide live bait in season and you can rent tackle if you need it. You don't need to be an expert to enjoy the romantic rush of the catch.

9) Hike Ancient Volcanic Peaks The Nine Sisters or the Morros are a chain of nine volcanic peaks and hills between Morro Bay and San Luis Obispo. Black Hill (also known as Black Mountain) is an ancient 661-foot volcanic peak in Morro Bay State Park. There is a short easy trail to the rocky summit and a longer forested route that climbs through the shade of a eucalyptus forest, oak woodland and Monterey pine groves. From the rocky summit are panoramic views of Morro Bay and the estuary, Estero Point and the nearby Morros of Cerro Cabrillo and Hollister Peak. The ocean views span from Monta単a de Oro to San Simeon.

10) Cozy, Romantic Hotel Rooms You Never Want to Leave The newly renovated Cape Cod-style rooms at the Inn at Morro Bay overlook picturesque Morro Bay including the famous rock. Located within the 4,000 acre State Park and a stone's throw from Morro Bay Golf Course, travelers will enjoy the Inns classic beachy feel. The Andersen Inn located at the north end of the Embarcadero is a contemporary family-run waterfront

boutique hotel inspired by the natural elements of sand, sea, and sky. Beautifully unpretentious, the inn offers eight elegantly appointed rooms. The Anderson family also runs the Galley Seafood Grill and Bar which is downstairs, offering some of the best seafood in town. Visitors can also enjoy one of the newest lodging properties offering magnificent Morro Bay views from the luxurious comfort of their Estero Inn Hotel suite. Just walking distance from Morro Bay shopping, dining, kayaking, and fishing, the Estero Inn offers fantastic views of the harbor and the rock.

From elegant waterfront suites, boutique motor lodges, and charming bed & breakfasts, to beautiful beach front vacation rentals, luxurious bay side inns, leading brand hotels, and reliable budget and specialty accommodations,when it comes to romantic lodging Morro Bay offers a variety of optionsthat fit any style and budget.

About Morro Bay This seaside fishing village with bustling waterfront offers a picture perfect getaway for travelers who seek food, wine and outdoor adventures in a gorgeous natural setting. Located along coastal Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo County, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Morro Bay offers an unspoiled slice of California. Enjoy a plethora of year round activities including ocean-side golf, kayaking, sailing, hiking, fishing, surfing, biking, bird watching, kite flying, shopping, dining, wine bars, local craft brews and miles of unspoiled beaches.

Sitting majestically between the beach and the harbor is the iconic Morro Rock. This natural historic landmark welcomes travelers as they approach Morro Bay from miles away and is unforgettable. Located just minutes from world-renowned Hearst Castle, historic missions, breathtaking Montana de Oro State Park, and surrounded by vineyards from Paso Robles to Edna Valley, Morro Bay is a destination designed to fit any style and budget for families, couples or groups. Morro Bay also offers a myriad of year-round events including food, wine and music festivals, art fairs and car shows unique to the town. For more information, visit www.morrobay.org or the town's Facebook, twitter or Pinterest pages.

The Arts Arts calendar Thursday, Feb. 5

The Black Rep presents Stick Fly, Emerson Performance Center at Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

Stray Dog Theatre presents God of Carnage, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

The Rep presents Safe House, Loretto Hilton Center Emerson Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Imagining Madoff, Jewish Community Center Staenberg Family Complex, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

From Matisse to Fontana: Collecting Modern and Postwar Art in the Eisendrath Years, 1960 – 1968, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

Vivian Maier: Photography’s Lost Voice Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 31.

Mapping St. Louis History, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs through June 30.

The Louisiana Purchase: Making St. Louis, Remaking America, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through June 7.

Wa t e r s h e d C a i r n s E x h i b i t , Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through February 8.

Facets of the Three Jewels: Tibetan Buddhist Art from the Collections of George E. Hibbard, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through February 22.

Living Like Kings Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through April 26.

S c e n i c Wo n d e r : A n E a r l y American Journey Down the Hudson River, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 5.

Missouri Immigrant Experience Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

Runs through June 7.

The Louisiana Purchase: Making St. Louis, Remaking America, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

Facets of the Three Jewels: Tibetan Buddhist Art from the Collections of George E. Hibbard, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through February 22.

Living Like Kings Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through April 26.

S c e n i c Wo n d e r : A n E a r l y American Journey Down the Hudson River, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through April 5.

Missouri Immigrant Experience Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

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The Rep presents Safe House, Loretto Hilton Center Emerson Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Imagining Madoff, Jewish C o mmunity C e nte r Stae nb e rg Family Complex, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

From Matisse to Fontana: Collecting Modern and Postwar Art in the Eisendrath Years, 1960 – 1968, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

M a p p i n g S t . L o u i s H i s t o r y, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y Association, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 30.

The Louisiana Purchase: Making St. Louis, Remaking America Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

Face ts of the Thre e Je we ls: Tibetan Buddhist Art from the Collections of George E. Hibbard, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through February 22.

Living Like Kings Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs

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Mustard Seed Theatre presents W h i t e t o G r a y, F o n t b o n n e University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Stray Dog Theatre presents God of Carnage, Tower Grove Abbey,

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Imagining Madoff, Jewish C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r S t a e n b e rg Family Complex, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m.

Vivian Maier: Photography’s Lost Voice Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 31.

From Matisse to Fontana: Collecting Modern and Postwar Art in the Eisendrath Years, 1960 – 1968, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

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A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 7.

The Louisiana Purchase: Making St. Louis, Remaking America Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

F a c e t s o f t h e T h re e J e w e l s : Tibetan Buddhist Art from the Collections of George E. Hibbard, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through February 22.

Living Like Kings Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 26.

S c e n i c Wo n d e r : A n E a r l y American Journey Down the Hudson River, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 5.

Missouri Immigrant Experience Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

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Mustard Seed Theatre presents W h i t e t o G r a y, F o n t b o n n e University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

The Black Rep presents Stick Fly, Emerson Performance Center at Harris-Stowe State University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Stray Dog Theatre presents God of Carnage, Tower Grove Abbey, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

From Matisse to Fontana: Collecting Modern and Postwar Art in the Eisendrath Years, 1960 – 1968, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through April 19.

Vivian Maier: Photography’s Lost Voice Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 31.

The Rep presents Safe House, Loretto Hilton Center Emerson Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Mapping St. Louis History, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 30.

A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,

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The Muny announces the 2015 summer season, its 97 th summer season in Forest Park. The exciting line-up includes 3 Muny premieres. The seven shows are: My Fair Lady (June 15 – June 21), Hairspray (June 23 – June 30), Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn (July 6 – July 12), Buddy – The Buddy H o l l y S t ory (Ju l y 1 3 – July 19), Into The Woods (July 21 – July 27), Disney’s Beauty and The Beast (July 29 – August 7), and Oklahoma! (August 10 – August 16.) For more information call (314) 361-1900 or visit muny.org.

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 S a t u rd a y, M a rc h 7 , 2015, at the Muny box office in Forest Park, with single tickets going on sale Saturday, May 30, 2015.

"2015 will be another big, adventurous season, " said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. "During t h e p a s t t h re e s e a s o n s , w e ' v e e x p a n d e d o u r c re a t i v i t y a n d energized our productions.

T h e re s p o n s e f ro m t h e M u n y audience and the community has been nothing short of wonderful.

This audience inspires us to keep on pushing ourselves and our vision, so now we're off to make more "Muny magic" with these seven spectacular shows."

“In 2015, audiences will be delighted by our bold and exciting productions of beloved

classics and the most popular titles from our audience survey,” said Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan. "In the past 3 seasons, our productions have soared to unimaginable heights under the first-class artistic direction of Mike Isaacson.

His passion and creativity have brought a welcome burst o f e n e rg y t o T h e M u n y, a n d w i t h t h e re c e n t e x t e n s i o n o f Mike’s contract, the wonderful c o l l a b o r a t i o n w e h a v e s h a re d for his first three seasons will c o n t i n u e t o p ro d u c e y e a r s o f magical moments for Muny audiences.”

Wo r l d W i d e Te c h n o l o g y (WWT) and The Steward F a m i l y F o u n dat i on h av e on ce again made a leadership gift to continue as the Muny’s 2015 Season Presenting Sponsor. They became the first overall season sponsor in the 97-year history of The Muny in 2014 and will now c o n t i n u e i n t h a t ro l e t h ro u g h 2015.

“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 a n d f o u n d e r o f W W T. T h i s y e a r ’ s s e a s o n p ro m i s e s t o b e spectacular and will showcase how much the performing arts enrich our community.”

Not seen at The Muny since 2008, Lerner and Loewe’s classic My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a lady. Based on George

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The Pulitzer Prize winning Oklahoma! returns to Forest Park in grand style. The first M u n y p ro d u c t i o n s i n c e 2 0 0 7 , this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic features an unforgettable story and lush score including such classic hits as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “The Surrey With the Fringe on Top,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and of course, “Oklahoma!”

To get preferred seating with new season tickets, purchase a Muny Season Ticket Gift Card, available now. Gift card holders will be able to call or visit the box office beginning March 2, 2015, to select their season tickets before they go on sale to the general public. For more information, visit muny.org or call (314) 361-1900.

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Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into The Woods makes its Muny premiere. Winner of 5 Tony ® Awards, this musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and follows them to explore the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. Journey with the Baker and his wife, as they work to lift the Witch’s spell with the help of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and the bean stalk), Rapunzel, Cinderella and others.

Returning to the Muny stage for 10 performances, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast tells the magical story of a prince who is transformed into a hideous beast as punishment for his cruel and selfish ways, and an adventurous young woman named Belle whom he imprisons

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Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, My Fair Lady features the classic songs of Lerner and Loewe, such as “On The Street Where Yo u L i v e , ” “ I C o u l d H a v e Danced All Night,” “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”

Wi n n e r o f t h e 2 0 0 3 To n y ® Aw a r d f o r B e s t M u s i c a l , Hairspray returns to the Muny for 9 performances. Come join Tracy Turnblad and “the nicest k i d s i n t o w n ” a s t h e y re a c h for their dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore - and work to integrate the show in the process. Based on the 1988 John Waters Film of the same name, Hairspray features such award-winning songs as “Good Morning Baltimore,” “It Takes Two,” “I Know Where I’ve Been,” and “You Can’t Stop The Beat!”

Making its Muny and Midwest premiere, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn dances its way onto the Muny stage, telling the story of a Connecticut farmhouse transformed into a jubilant nightspot and hotel that is only open on holidays! Based on the 1942 film starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, Holiday Inn features such Irving Berlin classics as “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Shakin’ The Blues Aw a y, ” “ B e C a r e f u l , I t ’ s M y Heart,” and more!

M a k i n g i t s M u n y p re m i e re , Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is a musical based on the life a n d c a re e r o f e a r l y ro c k a n d ro l l e r B u d d y H o l l y. O p e n i n g in 1989, the musical initially ran in London’s West End for o v e r 1 2 y e a r s , a n d p re m i e re d

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New casting has been announced for the National Tour of "Million Dollar Quartet," which is entering its fourth smash year on the road and will play over 60 cities in the next year, bringing the Broadway musical inspired by the electrifying true story of four rock ‘n’ roll icons to many new locations across the country. "Million Dollar Quartet" will make a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre February 27 – March 1.

Tickets for "Million Dollar Quartet" at the Fabulous Fox are on sale now online at MetroTix.com, by calling 314534-1111 or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Ticket prices start at $35. Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing. "Million Dollar Quartet" is part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series.

Performances of "Million Dollar Quartet" at the Fabulous Fox run February 27 – March 1. Show times are Friday and Saturday evening at 8 p.m., Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m., Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. and Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.

Portraying these icons are Gabe Bowling as Carl Perkins, Colte Julian as Jerry Lee Lewis, Scott Moreau as Johnny Cash and Jacob Rowley as Elvis Presley. Bryan Langlitz plays the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Sam Phillips. The cast also features Laura Obenauf as Dyanne, and musicians Patrick

Morrow (Fluke, drums) and Chuck Zayas (Jay Perkins, bass).

Rounding out the company are: Alyson Bloom, Andrew Frace, James Scheider, Skye Scott, David Sonneborn, and Bradley Waters.

The international Tony Award-Winning musical, "Million Dollar Quartet" is the high voltage Broadway musical, inspired by the phenomenal true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.

"Million Dollar Quartet" brings the heart and soul of that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of excitement and passion, featuring 21 timeless hits including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Fever,” “Hound Dog” and more.

The show is directed by Eric Schaeffer and features a book

by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. The design team includes: Derek McLane (scenic design), Howell Binkley (lighting design), Jane Greenwood (costume design), Kai Harada (sound design) and Chuck Mead (musical arrangements and supervision).

When the Broadway production opened in April 2010, critics and audiences leapt to their feet in unanimous praise.

The New York Times called the show, “a buoyant new musical that whips the crowd into a frenzy,” New York Magazine labeled it, “a dazzling raucous spectacle that

sounds like a million bucks,” and NY1 called it, “90 minutes of platinum grade entertainment.” The musical continued its successful New York engagement at New World Stages through June 2012.

The longest-running musical production in Chicago’s history, "Million Dollar Quartet" opened in 2008 and continues to perform to packed houses at the Apollo Theatre. In 2011, the West End production played at the Noël Coward Theatre in London, and a Las Vegas production began performances at Harrah’s Showroom in Las Vegas in February 2013.

"Million Dollar Quartet" won a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical and received Tony Award nominations for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical (Colin Escott & Floyd Mutrux). The show received an Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Musical Revue and three Drama League nominations including Distinguished Production of a Musical and Distinguished Performance.

"Million Dollar Quartet" is produced by Relevant Theatricals, John Cossette Productions, American Pop Anthology and Broadway Across America.

For more information, please visit the official "Million Dollar Quartet" website at www.MillionDollarQuartetLive. com.

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The Fox to present "The Phantom of the Opera" For The Edge Cameron Mackintosh and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group are delighted to announce the casting for their spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s "The "The "The Phantom of the Opera" of the Opera" of the Opera" currently on sale for the premiere St. Louis engagement at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. With newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design, this new version of "The Phantom of the Opera", one of the most successful musicals of all-time, will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this one of the largest productions on tour in North America.

Tickets for "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Fabulous Fox are on sale now online at MetroTix.com, by calling 314-534-1111 or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Ticket prices start at $35. Prices are subject to change; please refer to FabulousFox.com for current pricing. "The Phantom of the Opera" is part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Series.

Performances of "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Fabulous Fox run March 4 – 15.

Show times are Tuesday through Saturday evenings at 8 p.m., Saturday afternoons at 2 p.m., Sunday afternoons at 1 p.m. and Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m. There will be a matinee performance on Thursday, March 5 at 1 p.m.

Chris Mann will portray the man behind the mask, ‘The "The Phantom of the Opera",’ with Katie Travis as ‘Christine Daaé,’ Storm Lineberger as ‘Raoul,’ Jacquelynne Fontaine as ‘Carlotta Giudicelli,’ David Benoit as ‘Monsieur Firmin,’ Edward Staudenmayer as ‘Monsieur André,’ Anne Kanengeiser as ‘Madame Giry,’ Frank Viveros as ‘Ubaldo Piangi’ and Morgan Cowling as ‘Meg Giry.’

Recording artist Chris Mann had his breakout turn on NBC’s “The Voice”. In 2012, he released his debut solo album “Roads” and followed with his PBS Concert “Chris Mann In Concert: A Mann For All Seasons.” Katie Travis has performed principal roles at The Fireside Theater, Liederkranz Opera Theater, The MUNY (Les Misérables, Cosette) and won the Lys Symonette Award (Lotte Lenya Competition). Storm Lineberger makes his touring debut in "The Phantom of the Opera". He has performed at the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, New London Barn Playhouse and is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. Jacquelynne Fontaine’s stage and opera credits include The Student Prince (Kathie, Pittsburgh CLO), A Little Night Music (Charlotte, Indiana Rep), La Traviata (Violetta)

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Pictured are two scenes from "The Phantom of the Opera." and was Miss California 2006. David Benoit’s Broadway and National Tour credits include Jekyll & Hyde, Avenue Q, Les Misérables, Dance of the Vampires, Young Frankenstein and All Shook Up. Edward Staudenmayer’s Broadway credits include Wonderland, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me and Beauty and the Beast (1st National Tour). Anne Kanengeiser has been seen on Broadway in the original companies of Little Women, Ragtime as well as the 3rd National Tour of "The "The Phantom of the Opera" of the Opera". Frank Viveros originated the roles of Bloat The Blowfish in Disney’s Finding Nemo: The Musical and Iron Chef in Yellow Brick Road.

Morgan Cowling appeared in Once We Lived Here (Off-Broadway), Disney’s Wishes (Original Cast) and Australian productions of Guys and Dolls and Seussical.

The Ensemble includes Adam Bashian, Krista Buccellato, Nick Cartell, Dan Debenport, Amy Decker, Mark Emerson, David Foley, Jr., Celia Hottenstein,

Christopher M. Howard, Merritt David Janes, Edward Juvier, Ted Keener, Luke Lazzaro, Jay Lusteck, Katie McCreary, Christy Morton, Lindsay O’Neil, Quinto Ott, Eric Ruiz, Allan Snyder and Marguerite Willbanks. The Corps de Ballet includes Christina Dooling, Sarah DeBiase, Anjelica Bette Fellini, Abigail Mentzer, Lily Rose Peck, Alexandra Pernice, Tara Sweeney and Micki Weiner.

For more information on the production and a video sneak peek, please visit www.

The"The Phantom of the Opera"OfTheOpera. com/USTour Andrew Lloyd Webber said, “It’s wonderful to have a new production of "The Phantom of the Opera" touring America now that the show has celebrated over 26 years on Broadway. Director Laurence Connor has done an amazing job and this production has received huge critical acclaim in the UK.” Cameron Mackintosh said, ''After a glorious celebration of 26 phenomenal years on Broadway with no end in sight, I’m delighted that this dazzling new production of "The Phantom of the Opera" has been phenomenally well-received by both audiences and critics alike in the U.K. and now the U.S. With an exciting new design and staging, retaining Maria Björnson’s amazing costumes, I am confident North American audiences will fall in love with the "The Phantom of the Opera" in his new guise -- for the first time or all over again.”

This new production of "The "The Phantom of the Opera" of the Opera" is directed by Laurence Connor (the 25th Anniversary production of Les Misérables now on Broadway) with choreography by Scott Ambler, set design by Paul Brown, Tony Award-winning original costume design

by Maria Björnson, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Paule Constable, sound design

by Mick Potter and musical supervision by John Rigby. The production is overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh.

"The "The Phantom of the Opera" of the Opera" has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber; lyrics are by Charles Hart (with additional lyrics by Richard Stilgoe) and the book is by Richard Stilgoe and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

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Orchestrations are by David Cullen and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

There are currently eight productions of "The "The Phantom of the Opera" of the Opera" around the world: the flagship London production (approaching 28 Years and counting), New York (26½ Years and counting), Sapporo (Japan, 25 Years and counting, in repertory), Budapest (Hungary), Hamburg (Germany), the Asian Pacific Tour (now in Taipei, Taiwan), Moscow (Russia, which has its official opening on October 4) and Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production now on North American Tour.

Following Moscow, the next international openings will be in Hong Kong in December 2014 and Istanbul (Turkey) in April 2015.

"The "The Phantom of the Opera" of the Opera" became the first stage production to reach worldwide grosses of $6 billion, which it did this summer. Revenues far surpass the world’s highest-grossing film Avatar (at $2.8 billion), as well as such other blockbusters as Titanic, The Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park and Star Wars.

Worldwide, "The "The Phantom of the Opera" of the Opera" has played over 65,000 performances that have been seen by 140 million people in 30 countries and 151 cities in 14 languages. The show has won more than 70 major theater awards.

There have been three previous U.S. National Tours of "The "The Phantom of the Opera" of the Opera" that grossed over $1.5 billion in combined box office sales and played 216 engagements in 77 cities for an unprecedented total of 36 years and over 14,500 performances to 31 million people.

Based on the classic novel Le Fantôme de L’Opéra by Gaston Leroux, "The "The Phantom of the Opera" of the Opera" tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all of the devious methods at his command.

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"The Winslow Boy" The Rep to present drama of one family's legal struggle For The Edge The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis presents "The Winslow Boy"

by Terence Rattigan and directed

by Steven Woolf. Based on a true events, "The Winslow Boy" will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, February 11-March 8, 2015.

Curtain times are Tuesday at 7 pm; Wednesday—Friday at 8 pm; selected Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm; Saturday matinees at 5 pm; selected Saturday nights at 9 pm; Sunday matinees at 2 pm; and selected Sunday evenings at 7 pm.

Ticket prices start at just $17.50 ( p re v i e w s ) a n d $ 2 1 ( re g u l a r performances). To purchase, visit The Rep Box Office, located inside the Loretto-Hilton Center, charge by phone by calling (314) 968-4925 or visit The Rep’ Online Box Office at http://www.repstl.org.

Major sponsorship for this production is provided by the Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation.

When young Ronnie Winslow is expelled from military school for stealing a five-shilling postal order, his father wages an exhaustive fight to clear his son’s name. What begins as a private matter quickly becomes a larger question of the rights of the individual against the power of the state. Though the legal battle jeopardizes his health and the reputation of the entire family, Arthur Winslow is determined that right will prevail, no matter what the sacrifice.

T h e c a s t o f " T h e Wi n s l o w Boy" at The Rep is Peggy Billo (The Diary of Anne Frank) as Violet, Hunter Canning as Dickie Winslow, William Connell (The Mousetrap) as John Watherstone, Jeff Hayenga (You Can’t Take It

With You) as Arthur Winslow, Kai Klose as Fred, Amy Loui as Miss Barnes, Michael James Reed (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) as Desmond Curry, Carol Schultz (The Foreigner) as Grace Winslow, Jay Stalder as Ronnie Winslow, Jay Stratton (Venus in Fur) as Sir Robert Morton and Kathleen Wise

as Catherine Winslow.

The Rep’s production of "The Winslow Boy" is directed by Rep Artistic Director Steven Woolf.

The creative staff also includes John Ezell, set designer; Dorothy Marshall Englis, costume designer; Rob Denton, lighting designer; Rusty Wandall, sound

designer; casting director, Rich Cole; Emilee Buchheit, stage manager; and Lionel A. Christian, assistant stage manager.

For additional information about The Rep’s production of "The Winslow Boy" including a guide introducing the characters, plot and background on the play,

photos related to the production; and more, visit The Rep’s comprehensive public website at http://www.repstl.org.

Free Drop in Tours at the St. Louis Art Museum February 14 and 28; 11:00 a.m. and February 22; 2:00 p.m.

The Rep is excited to partner with the Saint Louis Art Museum to enhance the "The Winslow Boy" experience for our patrons.

Take a free one-hour docent-led tour through SLAM's collection featuring Winslow Homer ’s One Room School and highlighting the Art of Politics. All tours are free; no reservations required. For more information visit slam.org.

Ignite! Takes Place March 21, 25 and 28, 2015 The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) continues the Ignite! Festival of New Plays.

Ta k i n g p l a c e i n M a r c h , t h e festival will include commissions of nationally recognized playwrights, culminating with three public readings including This Thing of Ours by Caridad S v i c h a n d d i re c t e d b y E m i l y Mendelsohn; The Full Catastrophe

by Michael Weller, based on the novel by David Carkeet and directed by Seth Gordon; and Molly’s Hammer by Tammy Ryan, based on the book Hammer of Justice by Liane Ellison Norman and directed by Seth Gordon.

The festival productions will take place in the Sally S. Levy Opera C e n t e r, l o c a t e d a t 2 1 0 H a z e l Av e n u e , d i r e c t l y b e h i n d t h e Loretto-Hilton Center.

Ti c k e t p r i c e s a r e $ 1 0 f o r individual readings or all three for $25. To purchase, visit The Rep Box Office, located inside the Loretto-Hilton Center, charge by phone by calling (314) 968-4925, or visit The Rep’s Online Box Office at http://www.repstl.org/ ignite.

Touhill set roll into spring schedule For The Edge T h e To u h i l l , S t . L o u i s ’ h o m e f o r performing arts, showcases a wide variety of genres on two stages.

The Touhill’s 2014-15 event calendar holds exciting offerings from our Emerson Resident Artists MADCO (Modern American Dance Company) and the Arianna String Quartet, as well as presenting partner organizations, including Dance St. Louis, Saint Louis Ballet, Ambassadors of Harmony and St. Louis Jazz Orchestra.

Single tickets for most 2014-15 events went on sale August 4,. They are available at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at 314-516-4949.

SAINT LOUIS BALLET: Love is in the Air February 13–14; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 7PM; $28, $35, $45 With choreography by Francis Patrelle, Saint Louis Ballet dancers in evening dresses and tuxedos will sway and plunge to such smooth and romantic melodies as George

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Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Emery LeCrone also is a featured choreographer.

ASPEN SANTA FE BALLET Presented by Dance St. Louis February 27 & 28; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 7PM; $30, $40, $55 Cutting-edge, sophisticated, versatile, gifted and technique-conscious – all describe the top-flight dancers of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet. The company combines rugged athleticism with liquid grace, and blends European aesthetic with American vigor.

Composed of 12 young, talented dancers, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents a lively program enjoyable for all audiences.

ST. LOUIS JAZZ ORCHESTRA: Swing This March 3; Tues @ 7PM; $25 St. Louis Jazz Orchestra closes its concert season with Swing, the infectious rhythm that is a permanent part of the American musical landscape. With special guest artist Mardra Thomas and celebrating the 100th anniversary of Billie Holiday, Jim Widner leads the St. Louis Jazz Orchestra through

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an evening of music that led the Swing Era. A R I A N N A S T R I N G Q U A RT E T: Contemporary Beethoven March 6; Fri @ 8PM; $27 In an evening dedicated to experiencing contemporary sounds and musical languages that transcend time, the Arianna joins forces with internationally acclaimed pianist Einav Yarden. See this brilliant artist’s St. Louis concert debut! SOFIA GUBAIDULINA: String Quartet No.2 (1987); LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN: Große Fuge, Op.133; ROBERT SCHUMANN: Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op.44 with Einav Yarden, piano.

2 0 1 5 G R E AT E R S T. L O U I S J A Z Z FESTIVAL March 20–21; Fri & Sat @ 8PM; On Sale Now! Friday night’s headliners: Lou Marini, Clayton Jenkins, Steve Wiest, Montez Coleman, Lou Fisher and Ken Kehner.

Saturday night headliner: The ClaytonHamilton Jazz Orchestra.

Opening each concert is the UMSL Jazz

Ensemble, directed by Jim Widner.

CELTIC FESTIVAL featuring Cherish the Ladies Presented by UMSL International Studies and Programs March 22; Sun @ 3PM; $25 With a spectacular blend of virtuosi instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and delivers in an immensely humorous and entertaining package.

MADCO: Double Date March 27-29; Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 8PM; Sun @ 3PM; $30 Among other guest artists and collaborators, a highlight of MADCO’s spring concert pairs the dancers with international award-winning, St. Louisbased Double Date, an a cappella quartet.

These four award-winning singers, comprised of UMSL students and recent alumni, are just off their gold medal wins at the recent Barbershop in Germany competition.

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Pictured are two scenes from Continuing the Legacy, which will be presented Feb. 6 and 7 at COCA.

COCA to host Continuing the Legacy For The Edge See, hear and feel the journey of African Americans through Continuing the Legacy.

This incredibly moving performance uses dance, music and vivid photography as vehicles to take audience members on a powerful journey through black history – from slavery to the jazz era, through the civil rights movement, to modern times.

Conceived and directed by COCA Alumnus Christopher Page*, Continuing the Legacy evolves each year to incorporate current events and help audience members see, hear and feel the story of African Americans throughout history.

Immediately after the Feb. 6 performance, attendees are invited to stay for the

opportunity to interact with the student performers during a facilitated question and answer period in the theatre. All audience members are then invited to convene in the Emerson Studio (just outside the theatre) for refreshments and the opportunity for continued conversations. Participation is voluntary and there is no additional charge.

Continuing the Legacy is sponsored by Express Scripts and Aetna.

Continuing the Legacy will be presented at Founders’ Theatre at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 6 and at 5 p.m. on February 7.

Tickets are $10-$14 at www.cocastl.org, by phone at 314.561.4877 or in person at COCA. Christopher Page received his training from COCA and the Conservatory of Music

& Dance at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. He is currently in his fifth season as a member of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble in Denver, Colorado. Christopher has performed with Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company, Owen/Cox Dance Group and the Madison-Cannon Project. He is the resident choreographer for COCA’s Summer Musical and has also choreographed for the Cleo Parker Robinson Youth Ensemble, East Central College, That Uppity Theatre Co., the UMKC Musical Theatre & Opera Department, COCAdance, the Slaughter Project and the Madison-Cannon Project.

Local theatrical credits include work with the St. Louis Black Repertory Company, Stages

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COCA Presents is COCA’s performance series featuring the quality family theatre for which COCA has been known for more than 20 years. Comprised of shows created and produced by COCA, as well as the best touring productions from around the world, the COCA Presents performance series offers bold, cross-disciplinary performances. COCA Presents 2014-2015 is presented by Wells Fargo Advisors, with additional support provided by Mary Strauss, The Cheshire, St. Louis Public Radio, E. Reuben & Gladys Flora Grant Charitable Trust, The Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation, Missouri Arts Council, Arts & Education Council and Regional Arts Commission.

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

Enjoy.

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 drivei n re s t a u r a n t w h e re y o u c a n 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.

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.

Castelli’s Restaurant at 255 3400 Fosterburg Rd. Alton This place is a staple in Alton.

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It also offers a good build-yourown portion of the menu and nothing will hurt your pocket book too bad either.

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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.

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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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Important Message: It’s illegal for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver. For more information, call toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP. A public service message from the Edwardsville Intelligencer and the Federal Trade Commission.

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Benefits Manager Madison County Government is accepting applications for a full-time Benefits Manager. Go to www.co.madison.il.us for application and complete job description.

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Send resume to PO Box 67; Troy, IL 62294-0067.

P/T Bookkeeping/ Accounts Payable Position Exciting opportunity with Scheffel Boyle CPAs. Experience preferred in A/R, A/P, basic payroll functions, and data entry. Must be proficient in Excel and Word. To apply, send resume to: Scheffel Boyle, ATTN: Personnel, 322 State Street, Alton, IL 62002; apply online at www.scheffelboyle.com; or email resume to kathy.gillen@ scheffelboyle.com P/T Keyboardist/Vocalist Contemporary Christian. jrbrooks@ fccedwardsville.org

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P/T MUSEUM AIDE The Village of Glen Carbon is accepting applications for the p/t position of Aide for the Glen Carbon Historical Museum. Responsibilities include opening and closing the museum, performing various administrative duties such as database entry, inventory and working with the public.

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