020818 Edge Magazine by EDWARDSVILLE PUBLISHING

February 8, 2018 Vol. 15 No. 24

Astronaut Guion Bluford to speak at SIUE page 3

Celebrating Washington’s birthday page 6

What’s happening in St. Louis page 7

ol re

3 3

Vision Hearing

e you had your hearing checked?

RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER

ing Clinic is offering

NG CONSULTATION

Permit # 117

hedule your appointment.

erol ure

3 3

Vision Hearing

PRSRT STD ECRW55 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Edwardsville, IL

are limited. Expires 8/31/16

Expert Hearing Care You Can Trust!

3 Services • Comprehensive hearing testing • Digital hearing aids in all sizes and styles • Professional, dependable care you can trust • Tinnitus evaluation and treatment

Dr. T. K. Parthasarathy, Ph.D., CCC-A, former Professor of Audiology at SIUe: I have dedicated to providing my expertise for the last 30 years to help patients with hearing loss to

• Risk-Free trials • Insurance accepted • Financing plans available

Have you had your hearing tested?

1950 Edwardsville Club Plaza Edwardsville, IL 62025

31-866-696-5958

• Expert in helping difficult cases to hear better

At Alton Memorial Hospital 9 Junction Drive West,Suite #9 2 Memorial Drive • Suite #201 Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Expert Hearing Alton, IL 62002 Care You Can Trust!

improve quality of life.

At Alton Memorial Hospital 2 Memorial Drive • Suite 201 Alton, IL 62002

9 Junction Drive West Suite #1 Glen Carbon, IL 62034

618-433-7961

1-866-696-5958

BetterHearingClinic.com Hearing instruments help many people hear better, but cannot solve every hearing problem or restore normal hearing. Features vary by technology. Copyright © 2016 Signia GmbH. All rights reserved. Sivantos, Inc. is a Trademark Licensee of Siemens AG. D-7412E

“Better Hearing Clinic Empowers Its Patients With 31 years of Experience” • Risk-Free trials

Dr. T. K. Parthasarathy, Ph.D., CCC-A, former Professor of Audiology at SIUe: I have dedicated

618-433-7961 1-866-696-5958

Please refer to my ad inside! Dr. T. K. Parthasarathy, Former SIUE Professor

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

February 8

What’s Inside 3 6 7 14 18

Dr. Guion Bluford

Arts & Issues to look into deep space.

Birthday bash

Old Courthouse to celebrate Washington.

What’s happening

A look at upcoming events in St. Louis.

“Bud, Not Buddy”

Grandel to host special performance.

Printmaking

Kemper Museum set for nex exhibit.

ON THE EDGE OF THE WEEKEND is a product of the Edwardsville Intelligencer, a member of the Hearst Newspaper Group. THE EDGE is available free, through home delivery and rack distribution. FOR DELIVERY INFO call 656.4700 Ext. 20. FOR ADVERTISING INFO call 656.4700 Ext. 35. For comments or questions regarding EDITORIAL CONTENT call 656.4700 Ext. 28 or fax 659.1677. Publisher – Denise Vonder Haar. Editor – Bill Tucker.

What’s Happening Friday, February 9 St. Louis Boat & Sportshow, America’s Center & The Dome, St. Louis Clayton English, Helium Comedy Club, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Hot Country Nights: Josh Turner, Ballpark Village St. Louis, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. MarleyFest 11, feat. The Murder City Band and special Guests, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Of Mice & Men- The Defy Tour, w/ blessthefall, Fire From The Gods, Cane Hill, MSCW, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m. They Might Be Giants, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Heal the World: Jazz Memories of Michael Jackson, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis The Humans presented by The Rep, LorettoHilton Center for Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2018 Bud, Not Buddy, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until February 25, 2018 Orchid Show, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Runs until March 25, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Saturday, February 10 St. Louis Boat & Sportshow, America’s Center & The Dome, St. Louis Saint Louis Ballet presents Love Stories, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis

St. Louis Mardi Gras: Bud Light Party Tent, Soulard Market Park, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. St. Louis Mardi Gras: Bud Light Grande Parade, Soulard, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saint Louis University Men’s Basketball Game, Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Science on Tap, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Clayton English, Helium Comedy Club, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Candle Fusion Studio: Valentine’s Day Events, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. MarleyFest 11, feat. The Murder City Band and special Guests, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Poppy.Computer Tour 2018, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Jacob Sartorius, w/Zach Clayton, Hayden Summerall, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 4:30 p.m. Road to Pointfest 2018 S:2 R:2, Pop’s, Sauget, Doors 6:30 p.m. Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis The Humans presented by The Rep, Loretto-Hilton Center for Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2018 Bud, Not Buddy, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until February 25, 2018 O r c h i d S h o w, M i s s o u r i B o t a n i c a l Garden, St. Louis, Runs until March 25, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

February 8, 2018

On the Edge of the Weekend

People Man’s future in outer space Arts & Issues welcoming NASA’s first African-American astronaut to SIUE By JULIA BIGGS For The Edge Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Arts & Issues program in coordination with the SIUE Department of Physics Shaw Lecture Series present the next Arts and Issues program, Dr. Guion “Guy” Bluford, Jr., the first African American to fly into space, as he discusses “The Future of the Space Program and International Space Station.” This event, which is sponsored by the SIUE Graduate School and the Dr. William Shaw Lectureship Endowment, begins at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 in the Meridian Ballroom located in the Morris University Center on campus. Dr. Bluford has achieved many “firsts’ in his aeronautical career. He’s not only the first African American to fly into space, but is also the first African A m e r i c a n t o b e a w a rd e d N A S A’ s coveted Astronaut Pin as well the U.S. Air Force’s Command Pilot Astronaut Wings. He was also the first African American to return to space four times. A Philadelphia native, Dr. Bluford obtained his bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering from Pennsylvania State University in 1964, a master ’s degree in aerospace engineering with distinction for the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1974, a doctor of philosophy degree in aerospace engineering with a minor in laser physics from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1978 and a master in business administration from the University of Houston, Clear Lake, in 1987. After graduating from Penn State, Dr. Bluford earned his Air Force pilot wings and flew 144 combat missions in southeast Asia as an F-4C fighter pilot. Sixty-five of those missions were over North Vietnam.

For The Edge

Dr. Guion Bluford Jr. will speak at SIUE on Feb. 19. He served as a T-38 instructor pilot at Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas from 1967 to 1972 where he trained future Air Force and German fighter pilots. After graduating from the Air Force Institute of Technology in 1974, Dr. Bluford was assigned to the Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory as Deputy for Advanced Concepts for the Aeromechanics Division and then as Branch chief of the Aerodynamics and Airframe Branch until his selection to the astronaut program in 1978. According to Dr. Bluford’s biography on APBspeakers.com, “he flew as a mission specialist and flight engineer aboard STS-8 on the first night launch and landing of the Space Shuttle. He assisted the commander and pilot in developing techniques for night time operations. He also deployed the

Indian National Satellite and operated the Continuous Flow Electrophoresis System.” “In 1985, Dr. Bluford flew as a mission specialist on STS-61A, and led the international on-orbit payload team in the training and on-orbit operations of 76 experiments in the German D-1 Spacelab,” his biography further states. “In 1991, Dr. Bluford flew on STS-39, managing the operation of several experiments in support of the DOD Strategic Defense Initiative Office and then flew in 1992 on STS-53, a classified Space Shuttle flight.” He was inducted into the International Space Hall of Fame in 1997, in the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 2010, and he has logged more than 5,200 hours in high performance jet aircraft. In addition, Dr. Bluford has flown 688 hours in space on

four Space Shuttle missions. Dr. Bluford resigned from the Air Force and NASA in 1993 to become the Vice President/General Manager of the Engineering Services Division of NYMA Inc, in Greenbelt, Maryland. In 1997, he became Vice President of the Aerospace Sector of Federal Data Corporation, and in 2000 he became Vice President of Microgravity R&D and Operations for the Northrop Grumman Corporation. Dr. Bluford has served on numerous boards including the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Board (AIAA), the National Research Council’s Aeronautics and Space Engineering B o a rd , t h e A e ro s p a c e C o r p o r a t i o n Board, the Space Foundation Board, and the ENSCO Corporation Board. In 2003, he was the Executive Director of Investigative Activities for the Columbia Accident Investigation Board. Dr. Bluford is currently the President of the Aerospace Technology Group in Cleveland, Ohio. He has been awarded numerous awards including the Department of Defense’s Superior Service, and three Meritorious Service Medals; the Air Force’s Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service, Commendation and ten Air Medals; NASA’s Distinguished Service, Exceptional Service and four Space Flight Medals; the State of Pennsylvania’s Distinguished Service Medal and fourteen honorary doctorate degrees Don’t miss this opportunity to hear personally about Dr. Bluford’s experiences and his thoughts on “The F u t u re o f t h e S p a c e P ro g r a m a n d International Space Station” on Feb. 19. Tickets range in price from $20 for general admission, $18 for SIUE staff, faculty, retirees, alumni and those 55 and older or $13 for students at any school or university. Arts & Issues tickets can be ordered on-line at artsandissues.com or in-person at the Morris University Center (MUC) Welcome Desk. The MUC Welcome Desk is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Welcome Desk is closed on Sunday. To place your order by phone call 1-866-698-4253.

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

People planner Gateway Arch Park Foundation launches new website

The Gateway Arch Park Foundation has launched a new website ( w w w. A r c h P a r k . o r g ) highlighting the renovated spaces at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, Gateway Arch, r i v e r f ro n t , a n d K i e n e r Plaza – together referred to as Gateway Arch Park. The new website also highlights public events, the Foundation’s membership program and ways the community can support the Arch. While the previous

site conveyed the CityArchRiver project and construction updates, the new site focusses on completed park spaces and how the public can enjoy and support the n e w A rc h e x p e r i e n c e . Visitors can learn about the legacy of the historic CityArchRiver project on an interactive timeline. Popular features from the old website remain, such as the interactive webcams. “As we near the grand opening of the new park, museum, and visitor center, this new website shows the transformed and active Gateway Arch Park in exciting ways,” said Ryan McClure, director of communications and activation for Gateway Arch Park Foundation.

“We want folks to see that this is their park to enjoy and use with many activities and events all year.” The website makes it easy for visitors to find events in the Gateway Arch Park area and find information on planning their own event – public or private. Visitors can also support the mission of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation by becoming a G a t e w a y A rc h P a r k Friend or shop for new merchandise on the Foundation’s online store – including two new t-shirts designed by STL Style House. In early 2018, the Foundation, working with the National Park Service, will launch a new section

of the website featuring stories from the new Museum at the Gateway Arch, which will have a grand opening July 4, 2018.

Zoo to host annual job fair

The Saint Louis Zoo will host job fairs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 27 and Friday, Feb. 9 in The Living World at the North Entrance for those interested in parttime s e as o nal w o rk at the Zoo. In addition to spring, summer and fall

PERSONAL TRAINING PACAKAGES

ALL CARPET REMNANTS

reg. price

60% OFF

.69

sq. ft.

70% OFF

Shaw Quarry LVT

1.99

$ 5” Hickory Hardwood

Textured Carpet ONLY

The Max Sports 2300 N. Henry Street, Alton, IL 618-462-1066

SELECT VINYL REMNANTS

FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH CREDIT APPROVAL

3.49

sq. ft.

18x18 Ceramic Tile

www.themaxsports.com

PALLET CLOSE OUTS

50% OFF

MEGA DEALS BUY 1 GET 1 20% OFF

and up. The job fair will include information on employment, plus an opportunity for a screening interview. The Zoo offers competitive hourly wages, free employee parking and an ideal working environment. Positions start at $10 per hour. Dress for the job fair is business casual. Background screenings and drug testing will be required for all new hires. For more information, call (314) 646-4816 or visit stlzoo.org/employment.

employees, the Zoo also is seeking applicants who have immediate availability this winter. Energetic, responsible and service-oriented p e o p l e a re n e e d e d f o r seasonal positions, including engineers and conductors for the Zooline Railroad, cater in g and food service personnel, groundskeepers, gardeners, retail and parking lot attendants, and more. Flexible weekday and weekend positions are available for ages 15 (work permit required at time of hire)

sq. ft.

Luxury Vinyl Plank sq. ft.

0.99

sq. ft.

Mohawk Lifetime Stain Carpet, Pad & Install

1.89

sq. ft.

HOURS: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9am-7:30pm; Tues & Thurs 9am-5:30pm; Sat 9am-4pm

1009 Plummer Dr. • Edwardsville www.vallowfloor.com

656-7788 Floor Coverings, Inc. Mark Vallow Seth Renken

February 8, 2018

People planner Bill Maher coming to The Fox

Fox Concerts is thrilled to announce that comedian and Emmy-nominated talk show host Bill Maher will bring his live stand-up tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, August 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $125, $85, $65, $55, $45 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Oﬃce. For more than twenty years, Bill Maher has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. First on “Politically Incorrect” (Comedy Central, ABC,

1993-2002), and for the last fourteen years on HBO’s “ R e a l Ti m e , ” M a h e r ’ s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 38 Emmy nominations. Maher won his first Emmy in 2014 as executive producer for the HBO series, “VICE.” In October of 2008, this same combination was on display in Maher ’s uproarious and unprecedented swipe a t o rg a n i z e d re l i g i o n , “Religulous,” directed by Larry Charles (“Borat”). The documentary has gone on to become the 8th Highest Grossing Documentary ever. In addition to his television program – which has featured such visitors as President Barack Obama, Vi c e P re s i d e n t J o s e p h

Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Kerry Washington, Michael Steele, Howard Dean, Michael M o o re , E v a L o n g o r i a , D re w B a r r y m o re , R e v. Jesse Jackson, Gen. Wesley Clark, Susan Sarandon, Kevin Costner, Gary Hart and Pat Buchanan.– Maher has written five bestsellers: “ Tr u e S t o r y, ” “ D o e s Anybody Have a Problem with That? Politically Incorrect’s Greatest Hits,” “When You Ride Alone, You Ride with Bin Laden,” “New Rules: Polite Musings from a Timid Observer,” and most recently,

On the Edge of the Weekend

DK’s MARKET Just 10 Minutes from Edwardsville Sale prices good 2/6 thru 2/12

NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS 7.99LB FAMILY PACK FRESH LEAN GROUND BEEF 2.99LB BONELESS SIRLOIN TIP ROAST 3.69LB WHOLE BONELESS CENTER PORK LOIN 2.29LB CENTER OR BUTTERFLY PORK CHOPS 2.69LB PORK NECK BONES .99LB 1/2LB BBQ PORK BURGERS 1.99LB CHEDDAR SIRLOIN BURGERS 3.99LB

Register to Win VALENTINE DAY Dinner for your SWEETHEART 4 T-Bone or Porterhouse Steaks, 2 Bottles of Wine, 2 Bags Amish Chocolates and 1 Dozen Red Roses Spend $50 and enter to win. Drawing February 13th. Shop with DK’s Market and WIN!!

REESER’S AMISH, MUSTARD OR HOMESTYLE POTATO SALAD .99LB KENTUCKY GOLD HICKORY PIT OR HAM OF THE BONE 4.99LB KENTUCKY GOLD OLD FASHION LOAF OR P&P LOAF 3.99LB TONY’S SWEET HEAT BLOODY MARY MIX 6.99 12PK MICHELOB GOLDEN LIGHT BEER 13.29

225 West State St., Hamel, IL (Intersection of Hwy. 140 & Hwy. 157)

618-633-2828 • www.dksmarket.com

Please recycle this newspaper

MARYVILLE WOMEN’S MARYVILLE WOMEN’S CENTER CENTER women women ser ser ving ving women women

Call today for to schedule your appointment

(618) 288-2970 ext. 113

“Any job with doing is worth doing right!”

• Roofing • Kitchens & Baths • Remodeling • Windows • Siding • Gutters • Electrical “From our entire staff have a very Merry Christmas”

260 Northmoor Pl., East Alton, IL 618-258-9828 • 618-452-5009

Maryville Women’s Center welcomes Lakschmi Dundoo, M.D. FACOG Board Certified OB/GYN to our practice. Dr. Dundoo will be accepting new patients in December 2017. Please call our office for an appointment. • Routine and High Risk OB • Infertility • In-Office Ultrasound Services • 4-D Ultrasound Services • On-Site Laboratory Services • Female Surgery

NEW PATIENTS

welcome

NEW PATIENTS

welcome

NEW • Robotic Surgery PATIENTS • Laparoscopic Surgery welcome • Tubal Ligation • Minimally Invasive Surgery • Menopause, Perimenopause • Essure® Procedure for Permanent Sterilization

women serving women

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

People

For the Edge

Guests dressed in period costumes at a previous Washington’s Birthday Ball.

Celebrating Washington’s birthday For The Edge On Saturday, February 24, the National Park Service honors George Washington and his significance in American history with an authentic birthday celebration. Washington’s Birthday Ball includes live, 19th-century music and a historical dance workshop. This event is free and open to all ages, and will take place in the Old Courthouse Rotunda. Historical dress is not required to participate. “After leading the Continental Army to victory during the Revolutionary War, George Washington was elected president of the convention that wrote the U.S. Constitution – the cornerstone of our nation’s governing system – and eventually became our nation’s first president,” says Rhonda Schier, Chief of Museum Services and Interpretation at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. “We’re marking this Founding Father ’s birthday with a special party, and invite visitors and park neighbors of all ages to experience how St. Louisans celebrated his birthday in 1858 at the Old Courthouse.” The day’s schedule:

• 9-11 a.m.: Dance workshop featuring popular dance steps of 1858 led by instructor Deborah Hyland. • 12-4 p.m.: Washington’s Birthday Ball, with live music by The Independent Silver Band and historical dancing. Cookies and hot cider will be served. Free and open to the public. Visitors are encouraged to drop in as they please. PARKING AND DIRECTIONS: A list of downtown St. Louis parking locations within walking distance of the Old Courthouse is available at http://getaroundstl. com. Metered street parking is also available around the Old Courthouse. Visitors are encouraged to check www. gatewayarch.com/directions for up-to-date information on directions before their visit. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit www.nps.gov/ jeff or www.gatewayarch.com; or call 877-982-1410. Reservations are not required, but large groups should call 314-655-1614 to alert the Old Courthouse of their attendance. The National Park Service cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage.

ABOUT: The Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse are part of Jefferson National Expansion Memorial located on the riverfront in downtown St. Louis. The Gateway Arch, which features the Journey to the Top tram ride and the documentary film Monument to the Dream, is open daily during the winter from 9 am to 6 pm, and from 8 am to 10 pm Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The Old Courthouse, which features westward expansion exhibits, is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm in the winter, and from 7:30 am to 8 pm Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. The park is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Old Courthouse is located at 11 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, MO 63102. Most programs are FREE of charge and open to the public. Programs and events at the park are made possible by the generous support from our cooperating association, Jefferson National Parks Association, and Bi-State Development. To purchase Arch tickets, go online to www.gatewayarch.com, call 877-982-1410, or visit the Arch Ticketing & Visitor Center at the Old Courthouse. NOTE: The Arch’s museum is currently closed for renovations.

February 8, 2018

On the Edge of the Weekend

People What’s happening around St. Louis For The Edge World Premiere of “Finding the Current” – February 8, 7pm Tivoli Theatre, 6350 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, 63130 https://www.facebook.com/ events/145533182777900/ What began with 1 paddle, 1 canoe, and 1 person starting at the headwaters of the Missouri River, became a documentary about 233 days and over 5,000 miles paddling to the Atlantic Ocean. Carotta finished the journey becoming the first solo canoe to ever accomplish this feat, but more importantly, is now offering the experience to others through his guided trip this summer. Catering to any skill set, his 80-120 day custom trip will be the first commercially guided journey ever done for this length of time on the river. Starting in Montana and fishing in St. Louis, participants will learn the outdoor skills needed to survive on the largest river in America. Seats to this World Premiere are limited, so don’t miss your opportunity to meet Adventure Aaron and other experts from metro area to learn more about the opportunity to book your own bucket list journey with Aaron this summer. After its debut in St. Louis, “Finding the Current” will begin its trek to theatres around the world, both domestically and internationally. 11th Africa Wo r l d Documentary Film Festival – February 9-11 Missouri History Museum FREE http://africaworldfilmfestival. com/ The Africa World Documentary F i l m F e s t i v a l ( AW D F F ) i s sponsored by the E. Desmond Lee Professorship in African/ African American Studies, Studies International studies

For The Edge

The Lucky Old Sons will perform Feb. 16 at the Hwy 61 Roadhouse. and Program, and University of Missouri-St. Louis. The AWDFF has as its objective the promotion of knowledge and culture of the people of Africa, in a Pan-African context. The international festival will feature 24 films from 16 different countries. The festival is free and open to the public and includes discussions with some of the filmmakers and experts in the subject areas following the screening of the films. US Premiere of Infected – February 9-25 Kranzberg Arts Center, 501 N. Grand, St. Louis https://upstreamtheater.org/ Upstream Theater presents the U.S. premiere of Infected by

Albert Ostermaier, translated by Philip Boehm. A day trader in quarantine delivers a relentless, near-manic monologue that reveals his derailment from the fast track, and the resultant downward, deadly spiral… as though he may have contracted some horrible virus from the stock market monitors themselves. This gripping piece by one of Germany’s leading poet/ playwrights is a relentless collage of ideas and images, where past and present collide and where one man’s innermost thoughts ricochet inside his head with all the volatility of a stock market in crisis. A very timely psychological

study of a man and a society infected by greed. Patrick Siler directs Alan Knoll in this one-man tour-de-force, which features live music by David A. N. Jackson Dave and Them – February 9, 7-10pm Hwy 61 Roadhouse, 34 S Old Orchard Ave. Webster Groves 63117 http://hwy61roadhouse.com/ No Cover Enjoy “Southern Roadhouse Hospitality” while listening to Dave & Them play a variety of contemporary & classic rock as well as old and new country. Hwy 61 Roadhouse is a Memphis and New Orleans dining experience

in Webster Groves. Laissez le bon temps roulez, “Let the good times roll” Pardi-Gras – February 10, starts at 8:30am Hwy 61 Roadhouse, 34 S Old Orchard Ave. Webster Groves 63117 http://hwy61roadhouse.com/ All Day $5 Hurricanes & $1 off New Belgium Pints! 8:30am – 10am: New Orleans Breakfast Buffet $8.99 – traditional breakfast items along with Cajun grits, cheesy grits, Creole egg casserole, beignet, red beans & rice, chicken jambalaya, tasso spoon bread, andouille sausage and French toast 9:30am – 5:30pm: Catch our shuttle to & from the soulard Parade. Get a guaranteed seat on the 9:30am or 10:30am shuttle for $40. This includes your breakfast buffet & unlimited hurricanes and New Belgium beers until the shuttles leave. Limited to 12 people per trip. After 11, the shuttle is free with a $10 purchase. 1pm – 5pm: The Zydeco Crawdaddies bring you all your favorite Mardi Gras tunes and fun Lucky Old Sons – February 16, 7-10pm Hwy 61 Roadhouse, 34 S Old Orchard Ave. Webster Groves 63117 http://hwy61roadhouse.com/ No Cover Enjoy “Southern Roadhouse Hospitality” while listening to The The Lucky Old Sons - a four-piece band focused on the piano driven rock and country music of the 1950s and 1960s. Inspired by the piano styles of Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, and Ray Charles, to name a few, the group also writes and records original music along the same lines. Hwy 61 Roadhouse is a Memphis and New Orleans dining experience right here in Webster Groves. Laissez le bon temps roulez, “Let the good times roll”

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

People planner Opera Theatre to host Wine & Beer Tasting

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis hosts its 2018 Wine & Beer Tasting on Friday, February 9 at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Sally S. Levy Opera Center in Webster Groves. Held in Opera Theatre’s rehearsal halls, this favorite wintertime event allows guests to sample an array of wines, beers, and hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants and wineries. The Wine & Beer Tasting also features a silent auction filled with exclusive events, culinary experiences, and other luxury items. Tickets to the Wine & Beer Tasting start at $75 and must be reserved in advance. Tickets are available by contacting Cameron James, Manager of Special Events at 314-963-4223 or visiting http://ExperienceOpera.org/ wineandbeer. The 2018 Wine & Beer Tasting co-chairs are Laura and Anthony Lancia, Tracy and Nate Moore, and Annemarie and Matt Schumacher. The evening features exceptional wines from Big Sky Cafe, Café Napoli, Parker’s Table, Randall’s Wines and Spirits, Robust

Wine Bar & Catering, Sardella, and The Wine Merchant, and select imports, microbrews, and unique beer from Grey Eagle Distributors. Guests will savor delicious bites from their favorite restaurants from The Saint Louis Originals – a collaborative of independently owned and operated local restaurants – including Baileys’ Chocolate Bar, Cravings Restaurant, Bakery and Catering Company, LoRusso’s Cucina, Small Batch, SqWires, and Three Kings Public House. Guests can also indulge in rich confections from Kakao Chocolate, gourmet offerings from the Saint Louis Club, and Kaldi’s Coffee. This year ’s Wine & Beer Tasting is themed around Opera Theatre’s production of Verdi’s La traviata, which will open its 2018 season with a new production directed by renowned soprano Patricia Racette. Proceeds from the 23rd Annual Wine & Beer Tasting benefit Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’s nationally recognized professional training programs for emerging artists, which provide special concert opportunities, master classes, and coaching sessions.

Furniture & Decor

to enhance your home and lifestyle

25% OFF

Motion Furniture Sale ends February 28th, 2018

Call Us Today For An Exciting New Look! We Think Outside The Box! 415 East Vandalia Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 • 618.692.1574 10 a.m.-5p.m. Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-1p.m. Friday or by Appointment www.finishingtouchdecorating.com

arts & issues 2017-2018

Fastest Grocery and Food Takeout Delivery Service in the Area!

(618) 433-1551

* Locally owned Grocery Delivery Service * • Serving all of Madison and St. Louis North County Area. • We are here to insure that everyone of our customers are treated like royalty. • We offer the “Lowest Price” possible.

Try us now and your first delivery fee is half off All grocery deliveries must be over $25.00. Can not deliver alcohol.

1352 D’adrian Professional Park Godfrey, IL 62035 www.gcdeliversstl.business.site

The Department of Physics’ Shaw Lecture Series and Arts & Issues present

Dr. Guion “Guy” Bluford Jr.

THE FUTURE OF THE SPACE PROGRAM AND INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 l 7:30 p.m. Meridian Ballroom Sponsored by the SIUE Graduate School and The Dr. William Shaw Lectureship Endowment Tickets can be purchased at the Morris University Center Welcome Desk, by visiting artsandissues.com or by calling 1-866-698-4253.

Please recycle this newspaper

February 8, 2018 On the Edge of the Weekend 9

Litchfield Tourism Office announces schedule

The Litchfield Tourism Oﬃce has worked alongside local organizations to bring to you the most up to date calendar of 2018 Litchfield Events. Events will be added to the online calendar found at www.VisitLitchfield.com/events as well as the “Visit Litchfield Illinois” Facebook page throughout the year; for the most up to date information log on to www.VisitLitchfield.com/events, sign up on Tourism’s event e-blast list, or like ‘Visit Litchfield Illinois’ on Facebook. Litchfield Pickers Market: Vintage & Antique Market The second Sunday of the month, April—October: 9 AM—3 PM (Apr. 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, and Oct. 14) Downtown Litchfield: 400 North State Street. 866-733-5833—tourism@cityoflitchfieldil.com—www. VisitLitchfield.com Hwy 55 Cruise In: Just for Fun, 50’s Style Diner Cruise In Saturday’s Apr. 7, May 12, June 9, July 7, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 11 AM—3 PM: 1403 West Ferdon Street, Suite 21 217-324-3455—kdhwy55@outlook.com All Gardener’s Day: Presenters offer information and tips for your landscape March 24: 8 AM- Noon - Holy Family Church Parish Center: 211 E. Columbia St. Litchfield 217-532-3941 - aholsing@illinois.edu - www.web. extension.illinois.edu/cjmm Litchfield Spring Duathlon: 2 Mile Run, 12 Mile Bike, 2 Mile Run March 31: 8 AM—Litchfield High School: 1705 North State St. 2 1 7 - 8 5 1 - 9 0 5 6 — r a c e @ m m m u l t i s p o r t . c o m — w w w. mmmultisport.com Paws Care 8th Annual Trivia Night April 21: 6 PM - Litchfield Community Center-1100 South State Street pawscare@hotmail.com - mcpawscaretrivianight. eventbrite.com Illinois Traction Society 32nd Annual Conference April 27-April 29: For schedule and registration contact 217-413-6605—dalejenkins@sbcglobal.net—www. illinoistractionsociety.org 5th Annual Transportation Show: A show featuring all types of transportation April 28: 10 AM—3 PM—Niehaus Cycle Sales: 718 Old Route 66 North 217-556-8409—streetjohn@yahoo.com Niehaus Cycle Sales 32nd Annual Customer Appreciation Days May 18-20—See website for schedule Niehaus Cycle Sales: 718 North Old Route 66 2 1 7 - 3 2 4 - 6 5 6 5 — b r a d @ n i e h a u s c y c l e . c o m — w w w. niehauscycle.com Blue Carpet Corridor: Route 66 Scavenger Hunt Litchfield Passport location- Ariston Café: 413 Historic Old Route 66 North Litchfield stamping times: June 9: 4 PM-9 PM & June 10: 11 AM to 8 PM 866-733-5833—tourism@cityoflitchfieldil.com—www. VisitLitchfield.com

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

People planner Zoo conducting children’s film festival

Big Eyes, Big Minds International Children’s Film Festival of Saint Louis is returning to the Saint Louis Zoo for its second year on Saturdays, Feb. 3, 17 and 24. The festival features award-winning films made for kids, about kids and sometimes by kids. The live-action and animated short films range from 2 to 27 minutes long and are tailored to children 1 to 16 years old; however, adults will find the films equally appealing. Special to this year ’s event are book-to-film adaptations, including the wickedly awesome Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes, as well as the clever and funny, You Are Not Small. After each screening, education staff from the Zoo and Endangered Wolf Center will offer a range of crafts and activities related to the animals featured in the films. The mission of the film festival is to provide c h i l d re n w i t h d i v e r s e and imaginative works to broaden their view of the world, foster critical thinking and inspire creative expression. Screenings Film screenings will be held at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 3, 17 and 24 (no films on Feb. 10) at the AnheuserBusch Theater in The Living World at the North Entrance of the Zoo. The morning screening features films recommended for ages 1 and up, and the afternoon screenings feature films recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets Admission for each screening is $8 per person for Zoo members and

$9 per person for nonmembers. Children under age 2 are free. Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by at least one adult. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the days of the event or online at stlzoo.org/ filmfest. About the films Visit stlzoo.org/filmfest for more information and film descriptions. Creatures Great And Small (10:30 a.m.; 46-minute program for ages 1 and up) In this collection of 11 animated films, you’ll meet all kinds of friends, big and small, and learn that size is just a matter of perspective. Films include: Lili Loves Food (Denmark), Crocodile (Germany), You Are Not Small (U.S.), Bat Time (Germany), Some Thing (Germany), Celebrate Today (U.S.), Once Upon A Blue Moon (U.K.), Awesome Beetle’s Colours (Latvia), Where’s the Fish? (Taiwan), My Magic Trick (U.S.), I Want My Hat Back (U.S.) Terrific Tales (1 p.m.; 58-minute program for ages 6 and up) This collection of six short films includes part one of the award-winning adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes (U.K.). Other films include: How To Make A Friend (U.S.), I Am Not A Mouse (U.K.), Flake White & The Seven Lady Dwarves (Belgium), The Crook (U.S.), Litterbugs (U.K.) Fabulous Fables (2:15 p.m.; 58-minute program for ages 6 and up) This compilation of six animated films includes part two of Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes (U.K.). Other films include: Some Thing (Germany), My Parents (Australia), Mole & Earthworm (Germany), Catch It (France), Welcome To My Life (U.S.)

“The Book of Mormon” returning to The Fox

Back by popular demand, “The Book of Mormon” returns to St. Louis for a limited engagement May 29 – June 3 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Singleare on sale now. Tickets will be available at the Fabulous Fox box office (531 North

Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103), all MetroTix outlets, by visiting www. metrotix.com or by calling 314-534-1111. Group orders of 15 or more may be placed by calling 314-5352900. “The Book of Mormon”features book, music and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time E m m y Aw a rd - w i n n i n g creators of the landmark

animated series, “South Park.” Tony Award-winner Lopez is co-creator of the long-running hit musical comedy, Avenue Q. The musical is choreographed by Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw (Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone) and is directed by Nicholaw and Parker. “The Book of Mormon”features set design by Scott Pask, costume design by Ann

Roth, lighting design by Brian MacDevitt and sound design by Brian Ronan. Orchestrations are by Larry Hochman and Stephen Oremus. Music direction and vocal arrangements are by Stephen Oremus. The Original Broadway Cast Recording for “The Book of Mormon” winner of the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is available on Ghostlight Records.

Great Rates & Great Service! 

Conventional, FHA, VA & IHDA Mortgage Loans Down Payment Assistance Programs May Be Available*

 

Home Equity Loans Low Rate Auto Loans

Building Lasting Relationships!

Janae Mason

CRA/Community Development Loan Officer NMLS #1586371

jmason@fcbbanks.com

(618) 656-9090

6659 Center Grove Rd. - Edwardsville Local, Family Owned Serving Metro Communities For Three Generations

fcbbanks.com *Applicants subject to credit approval, property qualifications and program eligibility. FCB Banks - NMLS #418466

February 8, 2018

On the Edge of the Weekend

People planner Apollo 11 exhibit coming to Saint Louis Science Center

The Saint Louis Science Center is proud to announce that it is one of four science museums nationwide to host “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 M i s s i o n , ” a t r a v e l i n g e x h i b i t i o n f r o m t h e Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. T h e e x h i b i t i o n w i l l f e a t u r e t h e A p o l l o 11 command module Columbia, marking the first time in 46 years the module has left the museum, as well as 20 artifacts from the historic mission. After the exhibition tour, the artifacts will return to the Smithsonian for a new exhibition, also titled “Destination Moon,” which will open in 2020. “Destination Moon” will be at the Saint Louis Science Center from April 14 to Sept. 3, 2018. The 49th anniversary of the moon landing is July 20, 2018. “St. Louis played a vital role in the Space Race, with McDonnell-Douglas serving as a key leader i n t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f t h e M e rc u r y a n d A p o l l o mission technology,” said Bert Vescolani, president and CEO. “We are honored to have the opportunity to host

this exhibition, which represents an iconic period in our country’s history. We are the only museum in the Midwest to host this exhibition, which is so special for the city of St. Louis. We feel very honored because we know that for many people this will be a once- in-a-lifetime chance to see these artifacts.” In addition to the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, the only portion of the historic spacecraft to complete the first mission to land a man on the moon and safely return him to Earth, the exhibition will feature: • Star Chart: The chart shows the positions of the sun, moon and stars at the time Apollo 11 was scheduled to leave Earth’s orbit and head for the moon. • Rucksack #1, Survival Kit: One of two rucksacks filled with equipment to help the crew survive for up to 48 hours in the event of an emergency landing somewhere on Earth. The kit includes three water containers, a radio beacon and spare battery, three pairs of sunglasses, six packages of desalting chemicals, a seawater desalter kit, two survival lights, a machete and two bottles of sunscreen. • A l d r i n ’ s E x t r a v e h i c u l a r Vi s o r : B u z z A l d r i n wore this outer helmet while on the surface of the

moon. It fit over his clear pressure-bubble helmet. • Aldrin’s Extravehicular Gloves: These gloves h a v e a n o u t e r, c u t - re s i s t a n t s h e l l o f C h ro m e l - R fabric across the hands to prevent fatal air leaks caused by handling sharp objects and gauntlets to protect against solar heating. The blue fingertips w e re m a d e o f s i l i c o n e r u b b e r t o p ro v i d e m o re sensitivity for touching. Ve s c o l a n i s a i d , “ ‘ D e s t i n a t i o n M o o n ’ w i l l help visitors of all ages to appreciate the accomplishment of the Moon Landing and all of t h e w o r k t h a t w e n t i n t o m a k i n g i t h a p p e n . We hope the exhibition inspires our guests to think a b o u t w h a t i s n e x t i n s p a c e d i s c o v e r y. P e rh a p s one of them will play a role in exploring Mars and beyond.” Saint Louis Science Center The mission of the Saint Louis Science Center is to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning. Named a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate in 2016, the Saint Louis Science Center features more than 700 interactive exhibits, as well as a five-story OMNIMAX Theater, Boeing Hall and the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. For more information about the Saint Louis Science Center, please visit slsc.org.

EDWARDSVILLE Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 618.692.4144 OUR FAMILY SERVING YOUR FAMILY SINCE 1988

LICENSED ~ BONDED ~ INSURED

The Beavers are Eager to be your Plumber!

Residential & Commercial

WARM-COZY-SAFE

GAS LOGS PETERSON REAL FYRE GAS LOGS

• Fireplace Conversions • Ventless Gas Fireplaces • Fireplaces, Gas & Pipeline Installation

REPAIRS: Sewer & Drain Cleaning Water Heaters Faucet Leaks Toilet Repairs

Lic.#058097635

2 Year Warran ty On ALL Workm anship!

SERVICE: Tub Surrounds Shower Stalls Boilers Pinnacle Water Softeners

www.edwardsvilleplumbing.com Visit our Showroom at

#2 Schwarz St. Plaza • Edwardsville, IL

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

People planner Laumeier Sculpture Park announces schedule

Laumeier Sculpture Park, located 12580 Rott Road in St. Louis, has announced its upconing schedule. For more information call (314) 615-5278. February 17 Youth Workshop: Young Painters Break out the paintbrushes and paints for the very first time! Exercise your imagination and explore the world of color, line and texture. Laumeier’s one-day Art Workshops provide participants with a focused experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Workshops are taught by local, experienced ArtistInstructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and self-expression. Saturday, February 17, 10:00–11:30 a.m. in the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $25, ages 4 to 7. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. February 17

Youth & Teen Workshop: Anime & Manga Cartooning Learn Japanese animation styles and illustrate in ink, marker, graphite and more! Pack a lunch for your expedition through the world of cartooning. Draw characters and create a story in the form of a comic book or graphic novel. Laumeier’s o n e - d a y A r t Wo r k s h o p s p r o v i d e participants with a focused experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Workshops are taught by local, experienced Artist-Instructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and self-expression. Saturday, February 17, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. in the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $60, ages 8 to 15. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. February 17 Teen & Adult Workshop: Landscaped Photo Collage J o i n L a u m e i e r ’ s 2 0 1 7 K r a n z b e rg Exhibition Series artist Yvonne Osei for an afternoon of creative expression in the Park AND in the studio! Learn the art of

collage using cell phone photography to create a visual narrative of Laumeier ’s lands c ap e . Exp lo re te c hniques and strategies to combine collage with photographic imagery, including creative destruction, subtraction and addition, layering, transparency, symbolism and hidden messages. Photography skills not required. Laumeier ’s one-day Art Workshops provide participants with a focused experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Workshops are taught by local, experienced Artist-Instructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and selfexpression. Saturday, February 17, 12:00– 3:00 p.m. in the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $60, ages 16 and up. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www. laumeier.org for more information. February 23 Adult Workshop: Mud & Merlot Spice up your next party at home with dip displayed in a creation of your own making! Enjoy your favorite red or white while you design and build a

ceramic chip-and-dip tray that reflects your personal style and looks great at your table. BYOW (bring your own wine—or margaritas!); light snacks are provided. Laumeier ’s one-day Art Workshops provide participants with a focused experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Workshops are taught by local, experienced Artist-Instructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and selfexpression. Friday, February 23, 6:30– 9:30 p.m. in the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $54, ages 21 and up. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. Laumeier Sculpture Park / Engaging the community through art and nature Laumeier Sculpture Park is free and open daily from 8:00 a.m.–30 minutes past sunset. The Aronson Fine Arts Center is open daily from 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Events, dates and times are subject to change. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

AUTO + HOME BUSINESS + LIFE Providing Insurance Since 1945

redmonagency.com Edwardsville Collinsville 618-659-0381 618-344-0381

On purchases of $750 or more with your Flooring America Wall to Wall credit card made between 01/04/2018 - 02/11/2018 2-11-18

February 8, 2018

On the Edge of the Weekend

People planner

Visitors will learn to distinguish owl, hawk or falcon - come find out between immature and mature who show’s up! For more information, call (636) bald eagles, what eagles eat, why The Alton Regional Convention they spend winter months in the 899-0090. Birds of Winter Eagle Sundays & Visitors Bureau has announced area and much more. All programs • Sunday, February 11, 2018, will begin at the park’s visitor the following events. 10:00am - 2:00pm center at 8:30 a.m. Reservations Bald Eagle Days at Pere Audubon Center at Riverlands are required. There will be a short Marquette State Park 301 Riverlands Way • Thursday, February 8, 2018, video presentation followed by West Alton, MO 63386 an observational drive to view 8:30am - 2:00pm (636) 899-0090 • Friday, February 9, 2018, the wintering bald eagles. Please Join us at the center for Eagle dress warmly and have a full tank 8:30am - 2:00pm • Friday, February 23, 2018, of gas. For more information or viewing from the warmth of the center! We can guarantee you’ll see reservations, call (618) 786-3323. 8:30am - 2:00pm Birds of Winter Raptor Saturdays at least one Eagle because World • Monday, February 26, 2018, • Saturday, February 10, 2018, Bird Sanctuary will be here with 8:30am - 2:00pm one of their stunning Bald Eagles! 10:00am - 2:00pm • Thursday, March 1, 2018, For more information, call (636) Audubon Center at Riverlands 8:30am - 2:00pm 899-0090. 301 Riverlands Way Pere Marquette State Park Alton Little Theater: Who’s In West Alton, MO 63386 13112 Visitor Center Lane Bed With The Butler (636) 899-0090 An estimated 50 million Americans are affected by Tinnitus, better known Grafton, IL 62037 • Friday, February 09, 2018, Join us at the center for Wildlife as ringing in the ears. (618) 786-3323 Starting at 7:30pm viewing from the warmth ofDr.the T. K. Parthasarathy, A site interpreterYou atmay Pere get relief by seeing our Doctor ofwill Audiology and•asking for February 10, 2018, center! Wildlife Center have Ph.D., CCC-A, former Marquette State ParkSignia, willthe benew name for Siemens hearing aids, with tinnitusSaturday, therapy Starts at 7:30pm a LIVE raptor inside the center for presenting informative programs Professor of Audiology feature. • Tuesday, February 13, 2018, up about bald eagles this winter. you and your family to observe at SIUe: have dedicated at 7:30pm close and personal! It could be an IStarts • Risk-Free trials to providing my expertise • Insurance accepted for the last 30 years to help • Financing plans available and styles patients with hearing loss to you can trust • Expert in helping difficult improve quality of life. cases to hear better nt

Events planned in Alton area

Do you suffer from ringing in the ears?

Better Hearing Clinic has the solution.

Expert Hearing Care You Can Trust!

• Wednesday, February 14, 2018, Starts at 7:30pm • Thursday, February 15, 2018, Starts at 7:30pm • Friday, February 16, 2018, Starts at 7:30pm • Saturday, February 17, 2018, Starts at 7:30pm • Sunday, February 18, 2018, Starts at 2:00pm Alton Little Theater 2450 N. Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3205 Mad-Capped hilarity with mile-a-minute dialogue and a very twisted plot ensues when a California Billionaire bequeaths all his assets to his only daughter..... but what about the Mistress? The loyal Housekeeper? or even the bumbling Detective - is he for REAL? Audiences will love sorting it all out! For more information, call (618) 462-6562. To purchase tickets, call (618)

462-3205 or go to Online Box Oﬃce Admission Adults: $17 Students with I.D.: $10 Pere Marquette Wine Club Get Together Saturday, February 10, 2017 2:00pm to 5:00pm P e re M a rq u e t t e L o d g e & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd. Grafton, IL 62037 This monthly event features free wine tasting and free appetizers for Mary Michelle Wine Club Members. New Members can join by paying a one-time $20 fee and will receive a complementary Pere Marquette Lodge Wine Glass filled with their choice of Mary Michelle or Illinois Cellar Wines. Wine Club Members also receive 10% off lodging, dining, gift shop purchases and cases of wine purchased at Pere Marquette Lodge. For more information, call (618)786-2331

l Better Hearing Clinic today and our Hearing Care ssionals will provide you with the right hearing aid.

Expert Hearing Care You Can Trust! Discretion

lton Memorial Hospital emorial Drive • Suite 201 n, IL 62002

ures 8-433-7961

9 Junction Drive West Dr.Suite T. K.#1Parthasarathy, Glen Carbon, former IL 62034 Ph.D., CCC-A,

BetterHearingClinic.com

and Comfort

that’s ready-to-wear.

Professor of Audiology at 1-866-696-5958 SIUe: I have dedicated my ™ expertise for the last 30 from years in helping patients Signia with hearing loss to improve their quality of life. ®

Silk

Insio™ Customs

Ace™

Pure

Carat™ A

Motion® SX

eCharger™

Motion® SA

Clinically proven better BetterHearingClinic.com than normal hearing with less effort.*

nvisible soultion oss. SPECIAL

Available in three sizes to fit any ear comfortably OFFER

FREE

today to schedule REE Demonstration

aring Consultation earing care you can trust

Hearing instruments help many people hear better, but cannot solve every hearing problem or restore normal hearing. Features vary by technology. Copyright © 2016 Signia GmbH. All rights reserved. Sivantos, Inc. is a Trademark Licensee of Siemens AG. D-7412E

Motion® PX

Custom fit without the wait

Dr. T. K. Parthasarathy, Ph.D., Services

oviding my expertise e last 30 years to help nts with hearing loss to ove their quality of life.

FREE eCharger $800 Off a pair of Signia hearing instruments

with purchase of a pair of Signia 7bx or 5bx hearing instruments

• Risk-Free trials • Insurance accepted • Financing plans available

CCC-A, former Professor At Alton Memorial Hospitaloftesting 9 Junction Drive West • Comprehensive hearing 2 Memorial Drive • Suite 201 Suite #9 Audiology at SIUe: Alton, IL 62002 I have Glen Carbon, IL 62034 • Digital hearing aids in all sizes and styles erHearingClinic.com dedicated618-433-7961 to providing my 1-866-696-5958 • Professional, dependable care you can trust • Expert in helping difficult expertise for the last 30 years betterDrive West • Tinnitus evaluation and treatment 1950 Edwadsville Clubcases Plaza to hear 9 Junction to help patients with hearing

3 3

Vision Hearing

When was the last time you had your hearing checked?

SPECIAL OFFER

“Better Hearing Clinic Empowers Its Patients With 31 years of Experience” Offer Valid through 8/31/16

Offer Valid through 8/31/16 T. K. Parthasarathy, D., CCC-A, former essor of Audiology IUe: I am dedicated

Cholesterol Blood Pressure

Expert Hearing Care You Can Trust! Better Hearing Clinic is offering Visit us on www.betterhearingclinic.com

Dr.for T. K.patient Parthasarathy, testimonials. FREE HEARING Ph.D., CCC-A, formerCONSULTATION

Call today toHospital schedule your appointment. At Alton Memorial 9 Junction Drive West at SIUe: I have dedicated to providing 2 Memorial Drive • Suitemy #201 Suite #9 8/31/16 Appointments areexpertise limited. Expires Glen Carbon, IL 62034 Alton, IL 62002 for the last 30 years to help Professor of Audiology

patients with hearing loss to

improve quality of life.1-866-696-5958 618-433-7961

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

Music

For The Edge

Pictured are members of St. Louis Jazz, which will be performing in “Bud, Not Buddy.”

Grandel to host “Bud, Not Buddy” For The Edge Written by award-winning playwright Kirsten Greenidge and based on the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning book by Christopher Paul Curtis, with a exhilarating score by five-time Grammy-winning jazz legend Terence Blanchard, “Bud, Not Buddy” follows 10-year-old Bud as he sets off on a journey to find his father who he believes is leading a traveling jazz band. Set in 1930s America, Bud’s odyssey is filled with plenty of live jazz music and the joy of finding family. It’s 1936 in Flint, Michigan, and 10-year-old Bud is sure about two things: he wants to find his father, and he isn’t called Buddy. The only clue he has is a flyer advertising Herman E. Calloway and his band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression. With this and his trusty suitcase in tow, Bud sets off on an epic journey of discovery, set to the sound of a live jazz band.

Metro Theater Company and Jazz St. Louis present “Bud, Not Buddy.” The play combines eight actors with a 13-piece jazz band, performing an o r i g i n a l s c o re c o m p o s e d b y N e w Orleans-born trumpeter and iconic jazz figure Terence Blanchard, to tell this story of a boy who finds a home and a passion for music. “Metro Theater Company is the first company in the country to do ‘Bud, Not Buddy’ after its commissioned debut at the Kennedy Center,” said Metro Theater Artistic Director Julia Flood. “We have created a great collaboration with Gene Dobson Bradford, Phil Dunlap and Jazz St. Louis to make this happen. Metro Theater Company audiences have never seen anything like this before. With the cast of eight, there will be 21 performers on the Grandel stage bringing this tale of family and music to vibrant life.” Metro Theater Company’s Julia Flood directs “Bud, not Buddy,” and Jazz St.

Louis Director of Education Phil Dunlap serves as music director. For more information: http:// metroplays.org. WHEN: February 4-25, 2018, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. WHERE: Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63108 TICKETS: Tickets are $14-20; $20 adults; $16 students, seniors and military; $14 groups of 10 or more. Available now through MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or https://www.metrotix.com/events/ detail/metro-theater-bud-not-buddy. “Bud, Not Buddy” is a 60-minute production that is recommended for adults and young people 2nd grade and up. About Metro Theater Company: Since 1973, Metro Theater Company has been creating accessible sensory productions that respect young people’s intelligence, tell compelling stories, stimulate curiosity and provoke thoughtful reflection. The Company has reached a total audience of

more than two million and has a national reputation for excellence in the field of professional theater for young audiences. Metro Theater Company has received major honors and awards, both locally and nationally. For more information, visit http://metroplays.org. About Jazz St. Louis: For more than 20 years, Jazz St. Louis has been the foremost presenter of jazz in St. Louis and throughout the region, as well as being a leader in preserving the legacy of this musical genre. Hundreds of local- and nationally-renowned musicians, such as Wynton Marsalis, Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Jr. and Al Jarreau, grace our stage each year as part of our performance season. Year after year, Jazz St. Louis strives to be the leader in developing unique programming that engages youth and adults alike, and preserves the shared cultural heritage embodied in jazz music. For more information, visit https://jazzstl. org.

February 8, 2018

On the Edge of the Weekend

Tuning in Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts continues 25th season

Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts, an independent nonprofit that brings sacred and classical music to St. Louis, c o n t i n u e s i t s 2 5 t h s e a s o n t h ro u g h May 2018 with world-class musicians. The remainder of the season features performances with a spectacular repertoire of sacred and classical music, all on one of the world’s grandest Cathedrals, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. The remainder of the 25th anniversary season lineup includes: • We s t m i n s t e r C h o i r – T h u r s d a y, January 11, 2018 at 8:00 pm Setting the standard for choral excellence for 96 years, the We s t m i n s t e r C h o i r i s c o m p o s e d o f students at Westminster Choir College, a division of Rider University’s Westminster College of the Arts. • Seraphic Fire – Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 8:00 pm S e r a p h i c F i re i s re g a rd e d a s o n e of the preeminent professional vocal ensembles in the United States and brings together top ensemble singers

and instrumentalists from around the country to perform repertoire ranging f ro m G re g o r i a n c h a n t a n d B a ro q u e masterpieces, to Mahler and newly commissioned works by this country’s leading composers. • Tenebrae – Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 8:00 pm Te n e b r a e , t h e a w a r d - w i n n i n g choir celebrates its 15th anniversary this year with a tour of Joby Talbot’s ground-breaking work, Path of Miracles, a new commission from Owain Park. • The Ambassadors of Harmony – Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 8:00 pm The Ambassadors of Harmony® (AOH) is the St. Louis area’s premier men’s a cappella chorus of more than 160 voices known for powerful and musically masterful performances. Its repertoire includes Broadway classics, barbershop, jazz, pop and wide selection of holiday favorites. • Scott Kennebeck & John Powel Walsh – Friday, April 6, 2018 at 8:00 pm Scott Kennebeck, tenor vocalist for the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis Choir and Archdiocese of St. Louis, is joined by organist John Powel Walsh for an ev en i n g of sacre d music for

Card Here’s My

Keil’s Clock Shop 109 East Main Street Belleville, IL 62220 Grandfather Clock House Calls

(618) 257-0037 www.keilsclocks.com

Grandfather, Wall, Mantle, Cuckoo and Antique Clocks

CLOCK SALES & SERVICE REPAIRS - Free estimates on clocks brought to shop Hrs: Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm • Sat: 9 am - 4 pm Largest Showroom in the Area!

60+ Years Experience

organ and voice. • St. Louis Symphony Orchestra & Chorus – Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 8:00 pm Experience St. Louis’s own worldc l a s s o rc h e s t r a i n o n e o f t h e f i n a l performances under the baton of M a e s t ro D a v i d R o b e r t s o n a s m u s i c director, all in the heavenly setting of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Ti c k e t s r a n g e f ro m $ 1 7 - $ 4 9 depending on the performance and seat location. P le as e v is it c athe dralc o nc er ts.org for more information on purchasing tickets and group sales for Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts’ 25th season. This family-friendly series brings professional musicians to the community while providing a concert t o re m e m b e r f o r c h i l d re n ( 8 + ) a n d adults. The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis is located at 4431 Lindell Blvd. Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, actively promotes the arts in the community of St. Louis by presenting affordable, live concerts in the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis. Featuring world-class musicians and the finest repertoire of sacred and

classical music, Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts brings concert goers cultural enrichment, education and enjoyment. Experience “Great Music in a Great S p a c e ! ” To v i e w a s c h e d u l e o f upcoming concerts, purchase tickets or donate, please visit: cathedralconcerts. org.

TobyMac to perform in St. Charles

To b y M a c w i l l b r i n g h i s d y n a m i c “ H I T S D E E P To u r ” t o T h e F a m i l y Arena on March 3, alongside a talentpacked line-up including Danny Gokey, Mandisa, Ryan Stevenson and Finding Favour. T h e 2 0 1 8 “ H I T S D E E P To u r ” i s a partnership with K-LOVE, Air1, Awakening Events and Food for the Hungry. TobyMac’s Grammy earning latest album, THIS IS NOT A TEST, has continued to roll out a string of radio favorites this year including the chart-topper “Love Broke Thru” and the current top 10 track “Light Shine Bright” featuring Hollyn. Show time is 6 p.m. Tickets are $81, $51, $41 and $31 and are available www.metrotix.com/events/ detail/toby-mac.

Do You Have 24 Hour Access to Your Physician?

Haresh K. Motwani, MD Family Physician

Accepting New Patient s

Over 18 yr Open Daily s old! Same Day Appointments Accepting Most Insurance Electronic Medical Records Electronic Prescription to Pharmacy of Choice Courteous and Respectful Staff / 24 Hour Access

METRO EAST HEALTHCARE LTD. Tr e a t i n g p a t i e n t s l i k e f a m i l y. . .

618-288-7605

2133 Vadalabene Drive, Suite #5B • Maryville, IL 62062

Would you like OVER 20,000 SETS of EYES to see YOUR Business Card?

Call 656-4700 Ext. 46 for as LOW as $45.00 a week each Monday in the Intelligencer and Thursday in the Edge (deadline 4 pm Monday)

Our Top Performers for 2017: Kelly May 13.4 million

Carrie Brase 11.5 million

Angie Daniels 10 million

Carol DeRossett 8.7 million

Carla Owens 8.7 million

Douglas Cook 7.1 million

Tracey Buente 7 million

Emily Westerheide 4.8 million

Janet Urbanek 4.5 million

Kay MacIntire 4.4 million

Wendi Mielke 4.4 million

Lori Rodriguez 4.3 million

Elaine Rhodes 4.2 million

Sharon Joiner 4.1 million

Julie Purnell 4.1 million

Terri Dalla Riva 4 million

Jessica Walden 4 million

Eveline Elghanian 3.1 million

Dianna Jameson 3.1 million

Paula Rickey 3.1 million

Jane Duft 3 million

Karla Horrell 3 million

Nicole Schweitzer 3 million

Connie Stelling 2.9 million

Kara Fitterer 2.5 million

Mark Flesher 2.5 million

Cindy Westfall 2.5 million

Debbie Schiber 2.2 million

Latitia Williams 2.2 million

Nicki Kalteis 2.1 million

Shawn Uhe 2.1 million

Marie Bartony 2 million

Leesa Zick 2 million

Dede Bleumner 1.9 million

Dena Brinkman 1.8 million

Christine Daniels 1.8 million

Kim Garbe 1.8 million

Cindy Driesner 1.1 million

Shelley Goodman 1.1 million

Adam Hornberger 1.1 million

Gerlene Little 1.1 million

Kelly Mohr 1.1 million

Aimee Popp 1.1 million

Chris Cravens 1 million

Carla Dintelman 1 million

Connie Jeneral 1 million

Mark Kampen 1 million

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR REALTORS® WHO CLOSED OVER $383 MILLION IN 2017.

Joseph Carroll 6.8 million

Sally Hohn 6.4 million

Frank Arnold 6.2 million

Kelly Wyatt-Bisciotti 4 million

Donna Gayler 3.9 million

Wanda Pourchot 3.9 million

Bob Bertels 2.4 million

Charles Smith 2.4 million

Donna Hart 1.8 million

Gay Schaake 1.8 million

Mike Bockhorn 6.1 million

Linda Shaffer 5.9 million

Teresa Ledington 5.4 million

Pat Schuetzenhofer 5.3 million

Diane Korte-Lindsey 5.1 million

Mary Boente 5 million

Wil Holzinger 5 million

Danielle Convery 3.7 million

Rachel Masterson 3.6 million

Rachel Helbig-Burkarth 3.5 million

Rhonda Hoercher 3.5 million

Donna Jenkins 3.5 million

Monny Sandifer 3.5 million

Ashley Barud 3.3 million

Craig Wilson 2.4 million

Char Conway 2.3 million

Chad Davis 2.3 million

John Goodall 2.3 million

Toni Lucas 2.3 million

Karen Luster 2.3 million

Anna Schuetzenhofer 2.3 million

Linda Mitchell 2.2 million

Amanda Schulz 1.8 million

Jane Andria 1.5 million

Charles Lane 1.5 million

Kate Eaker 1.4 million

Dennis Meier 1.4 million

Patty Middendorf 1.3 million

Ian Rutter 1.2 million

Wayne Sackett 1.2 million

brownrealtors.com • List it. Trust it. Robert Knysak 1 million

Annmarie Pickering 1 million

Belleville............ (618) 235-7992

Hardin ............... (618) 567-2255

Edwardsville........ (618) 656-2278

Highland ............ (618) 654-1234

Godfrey ............. (618) 466-9922

O’Fallon............. (618) 632-4700

Grafton ............. (618) 786-2036

Troy ................. (618) 667-3404

YOU HAVE A TEAM!

An Equal Opportunity Company. Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

The Arts Kemper Museum to highlight prints For The Edge Printmaking is a distinctive artistic practice that draws from a range of technical traditions. For many artists, this hybrid aspect — combined with the multiplicity, seriality and mass communication inherent in printmaking — lends itself to unfettered experimentation. Beginning Friday, Feb. 2, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University in St. Louis will present three new exhibitions that together explore the modern and contemporary evolution of printed and editioned artworks. Spanning the mid-1940s through the 1970s, “Postwar Prints and Multiples: Investigating the Collection” features work by leading figures associated with European and American abstraction, Pop and Op art, and Conceptual art. Intended to showcase the depth of the museum’s permanent holdings, the exhibition surveys a wide range of visual strategies: from semi-figurative works by Jean Dubuffet, Joan Miró and Pablo Picasso; to gestural and geometric abstractions by Helen Frankenthaler, Philip Guston, Yaacov Agam and Ellsworth Kelly; to Pop compositions by Marisol, Claes Oldenburg and Andy Warhol. The exhibition also showcases the complete S.M.S. periodical, a six-part “art collection in a box,” which the American painter and art dealer William Copley published by subscription in 1968. Pushing the magazine format to its limits, the project features smallscale prints and multiples by: Dada a n d S u r re a l i s t l u m i n a r i e s s u c h a s Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray and Meret Oppenheim; Pop artists Richard Hamilton and Roy Lichtenstein; composers Terry Riley and La Monte Young; and up-and-coming Conceptual and post-studio artists such as Joseph Kosuth and Bruce Nauman, among many others. The Teaching Gallery exhibition “The New York Collection for Stockholm Portfolio” further highlights this rich moment in the history of postwar American art. Published in 1973 by the New York–based group Experiments in

For The Edge

Yaakov Agam, “Forme Lignes,” from the portfolio “Suite 3” (1974). Screenprint, 30 3/4 x 30 1/4”. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, Washington University in St. Louis. Gift of Arthur and Sheila Prensky, 1984. Art and Technology (E.A.T.), this print portfolio brings together lithographs and screen prints by 30 internationally known artists whose work largely defined the New York art scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Contributors included Lee Bontecou, Robert Breer, Dan Flavin, Hans Haacke, Louise Nevelson, Nam June Paik, Robert Rauschenberg, Richard Serra and Cy Twombly, Kelly and Oldenburg, among others. Displayed in its entirety, the

portfolio exists as an extraordinary object and a prescient time capsule of American art embodied in print. “Island Press: Recent Prints” surveys the last decade of projects from Island Press, the collaborative printmaking workshop housed within Washington University’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Known for its innovative and collaborative approach, Island Press works with students, faculty and visiting artists to expand printmaking’s

conceptual and material terrain — as well as the artists’ specific practices — through new techniques and processes. Radcliffe Bailey’s sepia-toned “ Tr i c k y 3 ” ( 2 0 11 ) l a y e r s p i g m e n t printing, collagraph, collage and glitter to investigate themes of race, ancestry and personal history. Nina Katchadourian’s slyly humorous “Window Seat Suprematism” (2014) filters the Russian avant-garde through photographs of airplane wings taken during commercial flights. Trenton Doyle Hancock’s 16-print portfolio “548 First Street NE” (2013) deploys silkscreen, photogravure, lithography and etching to explore childhood memories of his grandmother’s home in Paris, Texas. “Postwar Prints and Multiples: Investigating the Collection” and “Island Press: Recent Prints” are both curated by Meredith Malone, associate curator, in the museum’s Ebsworth Gallery. In the Teaching Gallery is “The New York Collection for Stockholm Portfolio,” curated by Lisa Bulawsky, professor of art and director of Island Press, and Tom Reed, senior lecturer and master printer of Island Press, both in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Exhibition support is provided by the William T. Kemper Foundation and members of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum All three exhibitions open at the Kemper Art Museum with a free public reception from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. “Island Press: Recent Prints” and “Postwar Prints and Multiples: Investigating the Collection” remain on view through April 16. “The New York Collection for Stockholm Portfolio” remains on view through May 21. The museum is located on Washington University’s Danforth Campus, near the intersection of Skinker and Forsyth b o u l e v a rd s . R e g u l a r h o u r s a re 11 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays and University holidays. For more information, call 314-935-4523; visit kemperartmuseum.wustl.edu; or follow the museum on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

February 8, 2018

On the Edge of the Weekend

Arts calendar Thursday, Feb. 1

Thomas Struth: Nature & Politics, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currents 114, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Feb. 4, 2018 Thomas Struth: Nature and Politics, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom S t ru g g l e i n S t . L o u i s , Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Friday, Feb. 2

Saturday, Feb. 3

Bud, Not Buddy, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until Feb. 25, 2018 Orchid Show, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Runs until March 25, 2018

Center for Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2018 Bud, Not Buddy, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until Feb. 25, 2018 Orchid Show, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Runs until March 25, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom S t ru g g l e i n S t . L o u i s , Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Sunday, Feb. 4

The Humans presented by The Rep, Loretto-Hilton Center for Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2018 Bud, Not Buddy, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until Feb. 25, 2018 Orchid Show, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Runs until March 25, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom S t ru g g l e i n S t . L o u i s , Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Bud, Not Buddy, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until Feb. 25, 2018 Orchid Show, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Runs until March 25, 2018 Thomas Struth: Nature & Politics, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currents 114, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Feb. 4, 2018 Thomas Struth: Nature and Politics, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom S t ru g g l e i n S t . L o u i s , Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Monday, Feb. 5

The Humans presented by The Rep, Loretto-Hilton

Tuesday, Feb. 6

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Runs until March 25, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom S t ru g g l e i n S t . L o u i s , Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Thursday, Feb. 8

The Humans presented by The Rep, Loretto-Hilton Center for Performing Arts,

St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2018 Bud, Not Buddy, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until Feb. 25, 2018 Orchid Show, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Runs until March 25, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom S t ru g g l e i n S t . L o u i s , Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14,

2018

Friday, Feb. 9

Buddy- The Buddy Holly S t o r y, P e a b o d y O p e r a House, St. Louis The Humans presented by The Rep, Loretto-Hilton Center for Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until March 4, 2018 Bud, Not Buddy, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, Runs until Feb. 25, 2018 Orchid Show, Missouri B o t a n i c a l G a rd e n , S t . Louis, Runs until March 25, 2018

OIL CHANGE SPECIAL Up to 5 qts (Synthetic Blend $ 29.95 Expires February 28, 2018

MARK

MUFFLER & AUTO REPAIR

BRAKE SPECIAL

59.95

Most cars Labor and Materials extra

TUNE UP MAINTENANCE BATTERIES

CALL 692-0700

TIRES

Same Day Service Family Owned & Operated Since 1982! Lifetime Warranties

Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm â&#x20AC;¢ Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

The Muny announces its 100th season lineup The Muny announced today its epic s e v e n - s h o w 1 0 0 t h s e a s o n i n F o re s t Park. Befitting this historic year, The Muny will be the first theatre in the U . S . t o p ro d u c e t w o To n y a w a rd winning Best Musicals: Jersey Boys and Jerome Robbins’ Broadway. The exhilarating season also includes two great family classics: an all-time Muny family favorite, Annie, and, in its first production in 36 years, The Wiz. Joining these four shows will be two great American musical classics: Gypsy and Singin’ in the Rain. And finally, in its long-awaited return to the Muny stage after nine years, a show dear to the hearts of so many St. Louisans, Meet Me In St. Louis. The seven shows are: Annie, Gypsy, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Jersey Boys, Meet Me In St. Louis, Singin’ in the Rain and The Wiz.

“This is an incredible moment in our history to celebrate a 100th season, and I think these titles are a great nod to our history and future,” said Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan. “I’m excited to share with our audiences the memories and thrills these shows will bring next summer.” “We wanted to go big for the 100th, and this season is really big,” said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. “It promises so many great nights of beauty, power, joy and passion. These seven shows celebrate The Muny’s august past and point us toward our incredible future. Here we go!” Muny gift cards for the 100th season are now available online and a t T h e M u n y B o x O ff i c e . F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n , v i s i t m u n y. o rg o r c a l l (314) 361-1900.

What’s Kasasa ?

• Art Studios for Rent • Commissions Accepted GALLERY

www.vondellgalleryandstudios.com Hours: Tues. thru Saturday, 11 am to 7 pm

618-251-8550 102 E. Ferguson, Wood River, IL

Anniversary Sale Celebrating 40 Years!

It’s like

YOUR CASH is on some crazy new

FERTILIZER.

“We would like to thank our customers with our biggest sale of the year!”

20% OFF All Furniture and Accessories in stock.

Hrs: Mon. thru Thurs., 9-5 Friday 9-7 Saturday 9-4 1stmidamerica.org

Account approval, conditions, qualifications, limits, timeframes, enrollments, log-ons and other requirements apply. No minimum deposit is requred to open the account. Enrollment in electronic services Account approval, conditions, qualifications, limits,and timeframes, log-onstoand othersome requirements apply. No qualifications. minimum depositLimit is required to open account. Enrollment in /electronic services (e.g. identification online banking,number electronic (e.g. online banking, electronic statements, log-ons enrollments, may be required meet of the accounts 1 account per the social security number individual taxpayer andThere log-onsaremay required monthly to meet some of thecharges account’sor qualifications. 1account social security number individual taxpayer number / household. There are no recurring monthly details, service charges / statements, household. nobe recurring service fees to openLimit or close thisper account. Contact a 1st /MidAmerica Creditidentification Union service representative for additional information, restric-or fees toprocessing open or closelimitations this account. Contact a 1st MidAmerica Credit Union service representative for additional information, details, restrictions, processing limitations and enrollment instructions. Federally insured by NCUA. tions, and enrollment instructions. Federally insured by NCUA. Kasasa andKasasa Kasasa Back are of trademarks Kasasa,inLtd., registered in the U.S.A. Kasasa and CashCash are trademarks Kasasa, Ltd.,ofregistered the U.S.A.

See our website or Facebook page for more information.

and studios

How grow? Free Howhigh highcan canyour yourmoney money grow? Free Kasasa Kasasa checking checkinglets letsyou youearn earnway wayabove abovethe the national nono minimum nationalaverage. average.And Andthere’s there’s minimum balance interest rates.* balanceto toearn earnour ourhighest highest interest rates.*

• 15 different in-house artists • Original Artwork • Art Classes Available • Handmade Jewelry • Stained Glass Items • Art Supplies and Frames • Event Hostings • Gift Cards Available

101 West Third St. Alton, IL 62002 • 618-465-8868 www.frontierfurnishings.com

Please recycle this newspaper

February 8, 2018

Movies

“12 Strong”

On the Edge of the Weekend

QuickGlance Movie Reviews

. In the days and months following the Sept. 11 attacks, a small U.S. Special Forces unit led an offensive against the Taliban and Al Qaeda in Afghanistan. They worked in harsh conditions alongside a local warlord and his men, an uneasy alliance at best, and, even with all the technology and money of the U.S. military, executed the successful mission largely on horseback. The operation — Task Force Dagger — was classified for years and explored later in Doug Stanton’s 2009 book “Horse Soldiers: The Extraordinary Story of a Band of U.S. Soldiers who Rode to Victory in Afghanistan.” It provides the basis for “12 Strong,” a long-in-the-works adaptation from producer Jerry Bruckheimer (“Black Hawk Down”) and director Nicolai Fuglsig, a Danish photojournalist who has shot the War in Kosovo, a Levi’s short film, and a Coca-Cola spot in his eclectic career. Films about U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan have a somewhat dicey track record. They can veer from too sentimental to too macho and bloviating depending on who’s in front of and behind the camera. But “12 Strong” is, while perhaps not the deepest entry, a very solid movie with an engaging story, script and cast led by Thor himself, Chris Hemsworth. Only slightly camouflaged behind a modern haircut and some manicured stubble, Hemsworth is Capt. Mitch Nelson, who is on leave with his young daughter and wife (played by his real-life spouse Elsa Pataky) but springs into action at the sight of the World Trade Center falling on the news. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for “war violence and language throughout.” RUNNING TIME: 130 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

“Maze Runner: The Death Cure”

Moviegoers who come late to the “Maze Runner” franchise, which now numbers three, will doubtless have one very reasonable question: Where, pray tell, are all the mazes I was promised? Alas, the maze of “Maze Runner” — referred to as “the Glade” by the few dozen teenagers who were mysteriously dropped into it — has been in t h e re a r v i e w s i n c e t h e f i r s t 2 0 1 4 i n s t a l l m e n t , a modestly budgeted YA adaption and a bit of a “Hunger Games” knockoff. But what the two sequels, first “Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” and now “Maze Runner: The Death Cure,” have lacked in labyrinths, they have made up for in running. L i t e r a l ru n n i n g b u t a l s o a g e n u i n e l y k i n e t i c forward movement. The “Maze Runner” films, which have all been directed by former visual effects supervisor Wes Ball, move better than the average dystopia. So many fantasies bog themselves down with backstory and world-explaining, but the chief pleasure of the “Maze Runner” films is that the characters are perpetually grasping their predicament right along with the audience. And like the previous chapters, “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” picks up right in medias res. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for “for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, language, and some thematic elements.” RUNNING TIME: 142 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“The Insult”

In the provocative Lebanese film “The Insult ,” a minor conflict over a gutter between two ordinary men in Beirut spirals and escalates to the level of national significance with the stability of the country hanging in the balance. The film, from director Ziad Doueiri (“West Beirut,” ‘’The Attack”), on Tuesday became Lebanon’s first foreign language Oscar contender. It’s also, somewhat fittingly, caused a fair amount of controversy internationally, being banned in countries like Jordan. The insult in question begins as almost a misunderstanding. A man tasked with bringing the apartments in one part of Beirut up to code, fixes an illegal drainpipe that has been leaking dirty water on himself and his workers. The owner tells him not to touch his apartment and smashes the newly installed pipe. The construction worker shouts an expletive at him. The rub is that one man, the construction worker Yasser Salameh (Kamel El Basha), is a Palestinian refugee. The other, the owner of the apartment Tony Hanna (Adel Karam), is a Lebanese member of the Christian Party. Everyday offenses and clashes of egos aren’t just annoyances. In this context, they take on the weight of everyone’s history, prejudices and traumas. Tony, who runs hot through most of the film, is incensed by the Yasser ’s swearing and becomes wholly obsessed with getting an apology — much to the bafflement of his very pregnant wife, Shirine (Rita Hayek). RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for “language and some violent images.” RUNNING TIME: 113 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING:Three stars out of four.

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

Movies “Maze Runner” stalls in 3rd entry By JAKE COYLE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Moviegoers who come late to the “Maze Runner” franchise, which now numbers three, will doubtless have one very reasonable question: Where, pray tell, are all the mazes I was promised? Alas, the maze of “Maze Runner” — referred to as “the Glade” by the few dozen teenagers who were mysteriously dropped into it — has been in the rearview since the first 2014 installment, a modestly budgeted YA adaption and a bit of a “Hunger Games” knockoff. But what the two sequels, first “Maze Runner: Scorch Trials” and now “Maze Runner: The Death Cure,” have lacked in labyrinths, they have made up for in running. Literal running but also a genuinely kinetic forward movement. The “Maze Runner” films, which have all been directed by former visual effects supervisor Wes Ball, move better than the average dystopia. So many fantasies bog themselves down with backstory and world-explaining, but the chief pleasure of the “Maze Runner” films is that the characters are perpetually grasping their predicament right along with the audience. And like the previous chapters, “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” picks up right in medias res. Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) and his close-knit crew of escapees-turnedrebel fighters (Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Rosa Salazar, Barry Pepper) speed after a train on a desolate plain, hop aboard, and when security guards for the nefarious organization called WCKD (short for World in Catastrophe: Killzone Experiment Department, and pronounced “wicked”) start swarming, they outwit them, and, somehow, fly away with a train car full of kids. They are among the few left on Earth immune to a virus that turns all into zombies. In “Maze Runner,” they escaped the enormous concrete maze they were plopped into with their memories erased. By “Scorch Trials,” they realized the institution that sheltered them (WCKD, under the command of an icy scientist played by Patricia Clarkson and a severe commander played by Aidan Gillen) wasn’t to be trusted. They broke out and

Associated Press

This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Dylan O’Brien, from left, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Giancarlo Esposito in a scene from “Maze Runner: The Death Cure.” joined with a band of resistance fighters. In “The Death Cure,” they try to free the remaining lab rats, including their pal Minho (Ki Hong Lee), who are housed in the last remaining city, a walled-in cluster of skyscrapers. The “Maze Runner” trilogy has essentially skipped from high school (the Glade) to college (WCKD) and finally into the urban workplace. Just one with, you know, zombies and poor health care options. But these are very sincere movies about the fellowship of friends trying to

survive together and figure out just who they can trust. There is a drinking game’s worth of moments where a character vows not leave their buddy behind. “The Death Cure” is the biggest budgeted, most bloated and longest running entry for the franchise. It maintains the movies’ quick pace before stalling in an overlong finale. It should be a mutually understood condition that if you’re going to name your movie “Maze Runner: The Death Cure,” you’ve got to turn in a cut under two hours.

Think too much about the plot and it will surely spoil the fun of “The Death Cure.” WCKD may be an imperfect organization, but then again, the fate of the human race hangs in the balance. WCKD’s chief motivation is to study the blood of the immune so that an antidote can be discovered. Literally millions of lives would be saved if only a millennial listened. But if the “Maze Runner” films have chronicled major stages of young adulthood, they have graduated a few along the way.

February 8, 2018

On the Edge of the Weekend

Movies Bale shines in “Hostiles” By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge In my quest to catch up with the few remaining Oscar nominees before March 4th’s awards broadcast I spent the week becoming familiar with those that stream on Netflix (“Mudbound”, “Strong Island”). This used to be the best place to catch the rare early-inthe-year releases that had already been through their feature run, but now serves up more original content as the Internet service delves further into the production end of exhibition. You’ll be hearing more about some of these films from me in the coming days, I’m sure. This week, though, I had the giddy excitement of a nerdy cinephile child when I got to go see an honest to goodness Western. “Hostiles” is in theatres now and it is a fine example of the endangered genre. Credit its great star, Christian Bale for that. “Hostiles” is not Bale’s first Western. He starred in the 2007 remake of “3:10

to Yuma” which, for a Glenn Ford movie not starring Glenn Ford, wasn’t all that bad. In this new movie he channels some of the great performances and films that make the “cowboy movie” such an indelible piece of American film history. In fact, if you were to look at the Mount Rushmore of Westerns (patentpending), which I imagine would feature busts of Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, and the duo of Johns, Ford and Wayne, you can tip your Stetson to any of the epic and cherished sequences from “Dances with Wolves”, “Unforgiven”, “Stagecoach”, or “The Searchers” for comparison’s sake. I’m not saying “Hostiles” is as good as any of these other pictures, not am I proclaiming it a rip-off. They just exist in the same unique corner of the filmic universe that I don’t mind visiting every so often. Think about that, especially you readers with a Y-chromosome. You’ll be unsurprised to find yourselves agreeing with me.

Bale reunites here with writer-director Scott Cooper (“Out of the Furnace”) and co-star Ben Foster (“Yuma”) as Captain Joseph J. Blocker, a hard-edged Cavalry officer who’s been fighting savages across the unbroken West since the waning days of The American Civil War. Now, poised to disappear into the ether of retirement, Blocker is faced with one final mission to add to his bloody and notorious resume. He must lead an expedition of undesirable horse soldiers from New Me xic o to Mo ntana in to order to return a Cheyenne chief named Yellow Hawk (Wes Studi) and his family from Army imprisonment to tribal lands upon a compassionate release. Yes, the elderly chief, one of Blocker ’s bitterest enemies with whom he has a raw and lengthy past, is getting out because of “the cancer” and Captain Joe can only muster out by agreeing to this last disgrace. Along the way, three things happen that shape the plot and give structure

to a work that could stand alone on the strength of its cinematography. Blocker ’s men (including the very fine Rory Cochrane, Jonathan Majors, and 2017’s It Boy, Timothee Chalamet) recover a widowed survivor (Rosamund Pike) of a native massacre. They’re later joined by another captive headed for the gallows, Joe’s old compatriot Charlie Wills (Foster). And, if the indignity, distance, and monsoons weren’t enough, constant v i c i o u s a t t a c k s f ro m A p a c h e a n d Comanche raiders, and a gang of vile fur trappers and racist homesteaders (led by Scott Wilson in a small role he seems born to have played), keep thwarting their forward progress. There was no reason not to go watch “Hostiles” and now I’ve given you a solid handful of factors why it sings like a nighttime campfire under the prairie stars. Go! “Hostiles” runs 134 minutes and is rated R for strong violence, and language. I give this film three and a half stars out of four.

Nominations inevitably lead to snubs By LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — It is a mathematical impossibility for a group of Oscar nominations to please everyone, but this year came pretty close with meaningful love for “Get Out,” ‘’Lady Bird” and “Phantom Thread,” and the history-making nomination of “Mudbound” director of photography Rachel Morrison, who became the first woman to ever be nominated for cinematography. Still, there were some significant surprises and even a few outright snubs: NO WONDER WOMAN It was a good day for women, generally speaking, with the first ever nomination for a female cinematographer (Rachel Morrison for “Mudbound”) and Greta Gerwig becoming the fifth woman in history to get a best director nomination (for “Lady Bird”), but the love stopped short of one of the most populist female-driven projects

of the year: “Wonder Woman.” The Patty Jenkins-directed blockbuster received zero nominations, even in a year that was surprisingly friendly to big budget hits (like “Logan” and “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”) DENZEL BREAKS THROUGH, FRANCO DOESN’T You’d be forgiven if you weren’t aware there was a Denzel Washington film out this year. Dan Gilroy’s criminal court thriller “Roman J. Israel, Esq.” came and went without much fanfare, to middling reviews and box office. Washington’s performance as the activist lawyer was the one bright spot for many critics (although the New York Times said the film “doesn’t serve” him). Still, Washington has hardly been at the forefront of the awards race this year, especially when compared with, say Tom Hanks, who wasn’t nominated for playing Ben Bradlee in “The Post” (and hasn’t been nominated in 17 years). Washington also perhaps took the spot from James Franco for “The Disaster

Artist.” This is Washington’s sixth lead actor nomination (he’s won twice). NETFLIX FINDS A NARRATIVE WIN IN ‘MUDBOUND’ The streaming service has gambled big in the past few years with wouldbe Oscar nominees, but found their first successful non-documentary contender in a film it acquired at the Sundance Film Festival — Dee Rees’ American odyssey “Mudbound,” about two families, one black, and one white, in the post-WWII South. “Mudbound” was nominated for best adapted screenplay, best supporting actress (Mary J. Blige), best original song and best cinematography. For some, it’s been a question of whether the film academy had an anti-Netflix bias. Whatever the case was before, though, the times might be changing. ‘PHANTOM THREAD’ ECLIPSES HEAVYWEIGHTS Paul Thomas Anderson’s moody period piece is a favorite among hardcore

cinephiles, but many were surprised Tuesday when Anderson was nominated for best director over both Steven Spielberg (“The Post”) and Martin McDonagh (“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”). Anderson, an eight-time Oscar nominee (now twice for directing), didn’t even get a Director’s Guild or a Producer’s Guild nomination for “Phantom Thread.” THE STEVE JAMES CURSE IS BROKEN Snubs were almost becoming a way of life for documentary filmmaker Steve James who time and time again churns out excellent work to not much film Academy recognition. His “Hoop Dreams” was infamously only nominated for editing and then his sure bet, the Roger Ebert documentary “Life Itself,” was also passed over. This year, James finally got nominated for “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail,” about the family-owned community bank that was the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges following the 2008 subprime mortgage collapse.

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

J.K. Simmons takes new direction By YVONNE VILLARREAL Los Angeles Times On an ordinary morning, J.K. Simmons contemplates the “what ifs” in his life. The actor, 63, has played dozens of characters over the course of a decades-long career, including a neo-Nazi in the HBO series “Oz,” an enigmatic music teacher in “Whiplash” and the guy who knows a thing or two in those Farmers Insurance commercials. But would those roles, and his other achievements, still have fallen into place if, at roughly 35 years old, a gig as an understudy on Broadway had gone differently? “I thought I was going to have the opportunity to move up from being the

understudy to playing the part,” Simmons explains, careful not to reveal the name of the play. “And it seemed like, in a fair world, that would have been the case. The playwright wanted me, the director. It was a perfect match.” “But,” he continued, “it didn’t go my way because the producers felt they needed somebody recognizable. It was crushing to me at the time … and I felt ignorantly confident that it was going to happen, because it should have happened.” Simmons went to his agent’s office the next day because he wanted “something else, anything else.” That turned out to be the role of Captain Hook in the 1991 Broadway revival

of “Peter Pan,” where he met his wife, Michelle Schumaker. “So what seemed like a bad piece of luck professionally led me to my wife,” Simmons says. “And here, talking to you. It is interesting to think of what path my career would have taken had that understudy job turned into something. Would I have found my way to ‘Whiplash’ or this? I don’t know.” “This” is new spy thriller “Counterpart.” Simmons plays two versions of the same character. The Berlinset series, which continues Sunday on Starz, concerns a bureaucratic agency concealing a secret portal to an alternate universe, in which replicas of people diverge slightly from their

MEGA DEALS

NO MONEY DOWN! PAY NOTHING UNTIL FEBRUARY 1ST!

The Max Sports 2300 N. Henry Street, Alton, IL 618-462-1066

doppelgangers. The Times spoke with Simmons about working for two, life after winning an Oscar and his path to acting. The following is an edited version of the conversation. Q: You said you were surprised by the twist in the series — had you not been told you’d be playing two characters? A: I don’t know if this is usual or unusual, but whenever my agent sends me something, I just read the script. I don’t read the breakdown because I don’t want my opinion colored

A: No. I was getting a fair amount of (scripts) — because of Hollywood’s usual lack of imagination — “Oh, we need a guy who berates everybody in his path. Let’s hire that guy.” But this came along and it wasn’t attached to Starz. I went to the meeting because I loved the script. I did not think I was going to do the job because I wasn’t sure I was right for it. I wasn’t sure I wanted to put in that much time, frankly, because it was clear that it was going to be long hours to play those two characters.

Move-In Savings for Independent and Assisted Living Apartments Enjoy Free Satellite Televisition and Unlimited Telephone service for first year.

To Schedule a Tour

Contact Autumn for Contact Tina for Assisted Living 618-205-4624 Independent Living 618-205-4637

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

www.themaxsports.com

by anything other than the script. So, I’m reading the script … and when … the Big Reveal happens — I would love to see video of my reaction because I had a very visceral, physical reaction. It was really mindblowing. Unfortunately, of course, audiences won’t have that same experience as me because the description of the show is out there. Q: What kind of scripts had been coming your way after winning an Oscar for “Whiplash”? Had you been looking to return to TV?

200 South Station Rd., Glen Carbon, Illinois 62034 www.edenvillage.org

GUIDE to LOCAL HOUSES of WORSHIP and CHURCH DIRECTORY EDEN CHURCH 903 N. Second Street Edwardville, IL 62025 656-4330

407 Edwardsville Rd. (Rt. 162) Troy, IL 62294 667-6241 Andy Adams, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:15 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Evening Youth Services New Life Student Ministry www.troyumc.org

“The fundamental purpose animating the Faith of God and His Religion is to safeguard the interests and promote the unity of the human race, and to foster the spirit of love and fellowship amongst men.” ~ Baha’u’llah The Bahá’is of Edwardsville warmly welcome and invite you to investigate the teachings of the Bahá’i Faith. For more information call (618) 656-4142 or email: Bahai.Edwardsville@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 545 Edwardsville, IL 62025 www.bahai.us

John Roberts, Senior Pastor Sunday Worship: Traditional Service 8:00 AM Sunday School 9:15 AM Contemporary Service 10:30 AM

EDEN CHURCH

www.edenchurch-edw.org

MOUNT JOY MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF EDWARDSVILLE

327 Olive Street • Edw, IL 656-0845 Steve Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m. Wed. Early Morning Prayer: 5:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

www.mtjoymbc.org

1 District Drive, Edwardsville

(Liberty Middle School)

Rev. Aaron Myers, Pastor

Bible Studies, Family, Youth & College Ministries 9:30 a.m. Worship / 11:15 a.m. Sunday School

Phone: 618-307-6590 www.providencepres.net Presbyterian Church in America

310 South Main, Edwardsville 656-7498 Traditional Worship: 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Youth: 5:30 p.m. Dr. James Brooks, Lead Minister Rev. Jeff Wrigley, Assoc Minister www.fccedwardsville.org

ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 N. Buchanan Edwardsville 656-6450 Very Reverend Jeffrey Goeckner

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wed., & Thurs. - 6 pm Saturday - 3:30-4:00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:15 pm Sunday Mass 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 5:15 pm Spanish Mass - 12:15 pm Daily Mass Schedule - Mon., 5:45 pm Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 8:00 am Wed., & Thurs. - 6:45 pm

All Are Welcome

www.st-boniface.com

NEW BETHEL UNITED METHODIST

131 N. Main St., Glen Carbon, IL 288-5700

Dr. Penelope H. Barber

Sunday Morning Worship - 8:15 & 10:45a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Let’s Worship...

Mid-Week - Every Wednesday evening Youth Bible Study - 6-7:30 p.m. Adult Classes & Prayer Shawl Ministry - 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Call Lisa 656-4700 Ext 46

Fully Accessible Facilities www.newbethelumc.org

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

Dining Delights The Edge's own Bill Roseberry, famous for his You Gotta' Eat restaurant reviews, has put together his thoughts on a number of local eateries. Enjoy. Mission Taco Joint 908 Lafayette Ave. Soulard If you like quirky and eclectic twists on Mexican fare then this is the place for you. There are great tacos and burritos like the Brah'rito with carne asada and chipotle bacon. It is freakin' huge, too. They also have torta selections on the menu and a cool carne asada fries choice in the appetizers. Good beer selections there also. Huddle Bar & Grill 1101 Caseyville Rd. Suite J Caseyville It may look like your average bar, but get a load of the menu and quickly find out it's not. The food is definitely worth a visit. Steak night is a definite time to go. Get a New York strip steak and potato for $9.99. Check out the peanut butter bacon burger, the asparagus in balsamic sauce and the sweet potato fries drizzled with honey, all are delicious choices. Strange Donuts 2709 Sutton Blvd. Maplewood An aptly named donut shop, it is one of the weirdest places you may ever eat, but weird doesn't mean it's not good. Check out the strangers, which are daily collaborations with other local restaurants. The bacon maple donut and the gooey butter donut are always on the menu and always fantastic choices. Pirronne’s Pizzeria 1775 Washington St. Florissant T h e p i z z a h e re i s a m a z i n g . T h e y use provel cheese and have a slew of ingredients to go on top of their thin crust pies. During the day they have a great buffet lunch special, which also has a salad bar and soups and appetizers.

Frank’s Restaurant 132 West Macarthur Dr. Cottage Hills It is an extensive menu with all kinds of choices, including breakfast selections, sandwiches, steaks, fish, pasta dishes and it’s cheap. Did I mention that it’s cheap? 1860’s Hardshell Café and Saloon 1860 S. 9th St., St. Louis Soulard A great place to get some Cajun and Creole food and have a good time to boot. It’s split into two sides, with the dining area on one end with great items like crab legs, gumbo, po’ boy sandwiches, red beans and rice and wonderful crab cakes. The other half of the building offers a full bar and live entertainment. Sybergs Old Dorsett Rd. Maryland Heights A St. Louis chain restaurant where you can’t go wrong. Check out their awesome selection of pizzas and hot wings and their house-made sauces are fantastic. Be adventurous and try the shark bites, they are delicious. Johnson’s Corner Restaurant 2000 State St. Alton It’s a great neighborhood bar and restaurant. Sit at the bar and have a few drinks with a friendly staff and patrons. As for the food, get your hands on the best breaded pork tenderloin sandwich ever and check out the monster onion rings, too. Schiappa’s Italian Restaurant 402 S. Madison St. Lebanon A quiet pizzeria that offers plenty more than just pizza. Make sure to check out the great calzones on the menu. Wasabi Sushi Bar 100 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville If you’re into sushi then this is a good place to check out. Choose from a big

selection of rolls, from the California and spicy tuna rolls to great choices like the Batman and the Caterpillar. From unagi (eel), to sea urchin, salmon, shrimp and tuna, it has it all. Order the edamame on the appetizer menu. J. Gumbo’s 3949 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis Central West End This is a chain restaurant, but it doesn’t feel that way. Check out the St. Louis location at 3949 Lindell Blvd. to get some really good Cajun and Creole food quick and cheap. Make sure to check out the crawfish etoufeé. The menu does a really good job of informing you of spiciness levels. Joanie’s Pizzeria 2101 Menard St., St. Louis Soulard A stable in the Soulard neighborhood in St. Louis, this is a spot that offers great pizza and Italian dishes along with great drink specials and entertainment. Visit

prior to a Cardinals game or other various events in St. Louis, eat dinner, and ride the free shuttle to and from the event. Los Tres Amigos 1011 Century Dr. Edwardsville The Jose Morales Taco is the highlight of this Mexican Restaurant. The deep fried goodness of the taco is topped off with Parmesan cheese to give it that special flavor. Check out the rest of the extensive menu for other great Mexican dishes, too. Wang Gang Asian Eats 1035 Century Dr. Edwardsville This is a hip, fun spot if you’re into Asian cuisine. It’s an Asian fusion restaurant that puts unique spins on classic Asian dishes. Check out the lettuce wraps, the fried calamari and the stir fry selections and don’t miss out on the restaurant’s own line of sodas which are also great. It offers some healthy choices, too.

Stay Connected to the Intelligencer How to keep following us: -Select drop-downs arrow in top right corner of Facebook -Click -“News Feed Preferences” -“Prioritize who to see first” -Select “Edwardsville Intelligencer.” - You’ll see a blue star icon. -Click “Done.”

February 8, 2018

On the Edge of the Weekend

Berries can be used as sweeteners in jams apple, like granny medium high, and s m i t h , p e e l e d a n d bring to a boil, stirring f i n e l y c h o p p e d ( 1 / 4 - occasionally. Once the mixture inch cube) 3 cups frozen mixed i s b o i l i n g , t u r n u p b e r r i e s ( n o n e e d t o the heat to high, and l e t b o i l v i g o r o u s l y, thaw) stirring constantly, until 2 teaspoons lime zest 1 t a b l e s p o o n l i m e mixture thickens and t u r n s j a m m y, a b o u t 3 - 4 juice 1 / 8 t e a s p o o n v a n i l l a minutes. (Carefully add a tablespoon of water extract (optional) P l a c e t h e c h o p p e d i f m i x t u re s t a r t s t o g e t d a t e s a n d w a t e r i n t o a dry.) Once the jam feels medium sauce pan and simmer for a minute or l i k e i t ’ s t h i c k e n i n g , turn off the heat and two to soften the dates. A d d t h e c h o p p e d stir in lime zest, lime apple and frozen berries, juice and vanilla extract f using. Cool before aSt.nLouis;Ernst d i n Heating c r e a&sCooling;E36720;4.8733x6 e h e a t t o i(17Fa)

By MELISSA D’ARABIAN

Associated Press My grandmother used to make jam every year out of the summer bounty of berries. It was a multiday project involving scorching-hot vats of berries, thickened by pectin and pounds of w h i t e s u g a r, w h i c h s h e balanced with the tang of lemon or lime juice. A simple slab of toasted country bread slathered with her homemade jam and some salted butter was my favorite way to start the day. N o w, i n a w o r l d t h a t favors high-protein egg whites for breakfast, or if there is a piece of toast t o b e h a d , i t ’ s c o v e re d in smashed avocado and tomato slices instead of rich red jam, I wondered if it was even worth the hassle to create a healthier version of my Grandma’s recipe. Turns out, it was. The resulting recipe is so easy, a hefty jar of jam can be whipped up in minutes, keeping my fridge stocked for weeks. As a mom of four daughters, I jump on any o p p o r t u n i t y t o re m o v e processed sugar from our treats, and this jam stayed delectably sweet and comforting in the process. We use this jam to top toast like Grandma did, but we also use it instead of syrup on almond flour waffles, or to sweeten p l a i n G re e k y o g u r t f o r snacks, breakfast or dessert. The challenge in removing the traditional white sugar is achieving the gel-like texture that makes jam, well, jammy.

serving. Wi l l k e e p f r e s h f o r 2-3 weeks in a tightlycovered jar in the refrigerator. Nutrition information per serving: 8 calories; 0 calories from fat; 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans f a t s ) ; 0 m g c h o l e s t e ro l ; 0 mg sodium; 2 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 0 g protein. Food Network star Melissa d’Arabian is an expert on healthy eating on a budget. She is the author of the cookbook, “Supermarket Healthy.”

Very comfortable should never vary. Call today and I’ll help stop those uncomfortable ups and downs with a Lennox® home comfort system. Another way we make you feel better.

Associated Press

This Jan. 19, 2018 photo shows a no-addedsugar berry jam in Bethesda, Md. This dish is from a recipe by Melissa d’Arabian. The secret is in using blueberries and apples, which both contain natural pectin, and boiling at very high heat, stirring constantly for the few minutes it takes to get the jam to thicken. To mimic some of the sweetness of sugar, I add a few finely chopped dates, but you could actually skip them if you don’t mind a little less sweetness. Wi t h t h e s u g a r a n d canning process gone, the jam must be eaten within a few weeks

and kept in the fridge, but given how tasty the jam is and how easy it is to make a new batch — I even use readilya v a i l a b l e f ro z e n m i x e d berries! — this doesn’t seem to be a problem. NO-FUSS NO-SUGAR-ADDED BERRY JAM Servings: 32 (About 2 1/2 cups of jam) Start to finish: 20 minutes 3 dates, finely chopped 1/2 cup water 1 small tart cooking

— RECEIVE UP TO —

1,600

IN REBATES*

WITH THE PURCHASE OF A QUALIFYING LENNOX® HOME COMFORT SYSTEM.

UP TO 72 MONTHS INTEREST-FREE FINANCING* www.ErnstHeating.com 618-887-6522 Hamel, IL Energy & Comfort Consultants

Offer expires 11/17/2017. *On a qualifying system purchase. Lennox system rebate offers range from $200 to $1,600. Some restrictions apply. One offer available per qualifying purchase. See your local Lennox Dealer or www.lennox.com for details. **See dealer for details. ©2017 Lennox Industries Inc. Lennox Dealers are independently owned and operated businesses.

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

The benefits of cooking for yourself By JAMES P. DEWAN Chicago Tribune As my great-aunt June used to tell me, “Your grandfather was a bum. Your father was a bum, and you’re a bum. Get outta my house!” Reading between the lines, what I think she was trying to say, in her own, frothing fashion, was, “Don’t let the good be the enemy of the perfect.” (You got that, too, right?) In other words, Auntie June was reminding me that, when it comes to self-improvement, don’t stop trying just because you can’t achieve 100 percent of your goals. After all, Lord willin’ and the crik don’t rise and Kim Jong Un don’t drop no nucular bombs this year, we could all do with making ourselves and the world a little bit better. And what better way than with the foodly portions of our world? WHY YOU NEED TO LEARN THIS The “this,” by the way, is the following general truth: Making your own food, cooking for yourself and others, makes you healthier, and it contributes to the greater good for all. Even if it’s not every godblasted meal, every time we cook, we have the opportunity to improve our bodies, our minds, our mouths and our world. Read on, shouldst thou dast. OUR BODIES The more processed your food is, the less healthy it is. Hard to believe, I know, that that bowl of Choco-Frosted Fatty O’s isn’t quite as good for you as a fresh garden salad. Or that frozen triple cheese, sausage and cigarette pizza might not pack the same nutritional punch per calorie as a lean and steamy bowl of rice and beans. For many of us, though, processed pizzas and Fatty O’s it is. It’s no wonder, then, that when you line up the countries of the world in order of fattest to skinniest, the U.S. weighs in (see what I did there?) at No. 12. This is according to the World Factbook compiled by our spooky pals over at the Central Intelligence Agency. (I guess they really are looking in my fridge.) And if 12th doesn’t sound so bad, well, consider two things: First, that list has 192 countries. And second, the top 10 includes such global superpowers as Nauru, The Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Tuvalu and Niue. The entire population of those countries could probably fit inside the men’s room at the Billy Goat Tavern. If they weren’t so fat, that is. Now, part of the reason we’re so tubbular is that we eat so much, for lack of a better word, crap. Here’s my advice: Start making your own meals — cook some vegetables for the love of Pete — and you’ll be on your way to a healthier lifestyle. Guaranteed. Back in the 1970s, steamed vegetables became all the rage because word got out that boiling them leached out some of the nutrients. Look: While that’s certainly true, it’s also true that, if you’re cooking your own fresh vegetables — pretty much regardless of the method — you’re already a mile or two farther down the road of healthy eating than if you’re snarfing ketchup-covered microwaved corn dogs.

NOW IS THE TIME TO INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY. The Village of Glen Carbon is developing the centrally located Ray M. Schon Park. With over 35 acres to enjoy for visitors and residents alike, development plans include racket play courts, picnic shelters, a playground, ball field, and more.

HELP MAKE SCHON PARK SHINE! DONATE BY VISITING: www.makeschonparkshine.com

February 8, 2018 Houses For Rent

NEW TODAY Cute Bungalow 3BR 2BA 1600sf 1218 Lindenwood Edw frplc, gar, fncd yd, frig, stove, 1200/mo Look then Call 288-0048

Apts/Duplexes For Rent Help Wanted General

Help Wanted General

1BR newly remodeled includes W/S/T $475/month Maryville 618-779-0430

NEW TODAY

CITY PLANNER Administers enforcement of zoning ordinances, land development, and comprehensive planning. Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning or related field required, Master’s Degree preferred. Minimum 5 years experience in municipal planning or community development operations required.

Person with strong organizational and communication skills, financial background helpful, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to multi-task in fast driven environment. Willing to train. Collinsville-Edwardsville IL area. Good pay and benefits. Send resume to: Blind Box 253 117 N 2nd. Street Edwardsville, IL 62025

2BD single floor & townhouse units. Various locations. Rents range from $595 to $705 per month. 977-7222

Apply online at www.cityofedwardsville.com. Deadline: 2/16/18. EOE

Furniture Bed - Queen PillowTop Mattress Set New, still in plastic, $175. (618)772-2710. Can Deliver!

Child/Elder Care Experienced Licensed home daycare has openings for FT, PT & Summer time. 656-1387 or 978-1729

2bd Townhome with garage - $825/mo without garage - $775/mo Call 618-779-9985 2BR 1.5BA Smoke Free Townhomes. $730 mo. Great interstate access. I-255/Horseshoe Lake Rd. area. Includes washer/dryer, water, sewer and trash service. No pets. No smoking on the property 618-931-4700 www.fairway-estates.net 2BR Loft, newly remod new kit, ba, wndows/drs d/w, w/d hkups. $715 incl. w/s/t 593-0173 Montclaire Area 3Br/2Br 2Ba basement 1 car garage, $995 & $950. 618-541-5831 or 618-655-0334. Montclaire, 800SF, 2BR, Hardwood Floor, W/D incl. Quiet Wooded Private Lane $850/mo 618-304-6525

NEW TODAY Houses For Rent

NEW TODAY Brick Home 1640sf/@1 acre Edw-LeClaire Park/Lake. Decked & part’l finished attic & bsmnt for addtl BRs/ Living Storage. 2 Car Attchd Garage. Kitchen Appliances Pets Ok -approval/Deposit Students welcome, Available 1500/mo 563-676-3735

Nice quiet recently renovated 2BA apt in Marine. $465/mon includes water. No smoking No pets 618-972-1592

Mobile Homes For Sale Quiet community in Staunton Very nice newly remodeled 2BR 2BA Mobile home. Lot Rent $220 Financing Available Asking $13,000 618-528-1047

On the Edge of the Weekend

Page 30

On the Edge of the Weekend

February 8, 2018

SERVICE DIRECTORY TREE SERVICE

DEX’S

TREE SERVICE •Fully Insured •83’ Backyard Crawler-Fits through 3’ gate •Tree Trimming •Tree Removal •Stump Removal •Storm Clean-up •Bush Trimming •Crane Service

Free Estimates

TREE SERVICE

TIM’S

TREE SERVICE

25 Years of Service Experience in Edwardsville

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

Call or Text: 618-979-2006

www.dexstreeservice.com

618-977-5037 A+

HANDYMAN BOB’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

HOME REMODELING

LAWN & HOME CARE

Foster & Sons Lawn Service

CLIFF’S AFFORDABLE HOME REMODELING

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

Kitchen Cabinets/Countertops

Insured

618

39 Years Experience

Framing, Drywall/Tape/Paint Flooring Siding/Soffit/Facia/Gutters Doors/Windows Powerwashing -Decks/Stairs Fire & Flood Restoration

ALL JOBS WELCOME

C ommerCial & r esidential • Spring Clean-Up • Mowing • Landscape Installation • Irrigation • Landscape Lighting

Insured

656-7725

Call Bob Rose 978-8697

335 3330

GatewayLawn.com

HYLLA’s

Darrell’s Carpentry Plus

KS Lawn & Landscape

Handyman Services Painting, Siding, Gutter Cleaning, Faucets, Toilets, Doors No Job Too Small

FREE Estimates $25 Hourly Rate

Insured

Call Me 618-973-8537 cell shylla0218@att.net

Ceramic Tile Decks & Fences DOORS: Entrances Interior & Trim Patio Drywall Repairs Paint & Texture REMODELING: Basements Bathrooms Kitchens Replacement Windows Room Additions Rental Rehabs Service Upgrades Storm Damage

Insured & Bonded 656-6743

LAWN & HOME CARE

• Spring Clean Up • Landscape Design & Installation • Lawn Cutting/ Trimming • Tree/Shrub Trimming & Removal Commercial & Residential Insured & Licensed

Call for a FREE estimate!

618-531-0126

Lawn Cutting/Trimming Tree & Shrub Trimming & Removal Landscape Mulching Residential & Commercial

618-459-3330 618-410-0241 Fully Insured

CLEANING Bev & Mary’s Cleaning Commercial & Residential Cleaning

Carpet & Floor Care

Windows Insured

For FREE estimate

Call Mary 618-491-1885 We Love Cleaning!

February 8, 2018

On the Edge of the Weekend

SERVICE DIRECTORY Donations to the Edwardsville Intelligencer‛s Newspapers in Education Program is an investment in the future of your community.

PLUMBING

PAINTING PAINTING

Interior/Exterior

DECKS/FENCES Stain/Paint Powerwashing

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

DAN GRAY 656-8806 910-7874 PROFESSOR PLUMBER

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • PLUMBING, BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELS • SEWER/WATER LINE REPLACEMENT & EXCAVATION • WHOLE HOUSE FILTRATION SYSTEM • SERVING METRO EAST COMMUNITIES

618-792-8663

A.O. Smith Certified 24/7 Emergency Service High Quality Work & LOW PRICES

www.professorplumberinc.com ILLINOIS LICENSE 058-191883

HAULING

HAUL ALMOST ANYTHING/ EVERYTHING Remove Unwanted Debris From Basement Garage, Attic; Wherever! VeRy ReAsonABle Retired Deputy Sheriff

692-0182

BRAVE

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

Call 444-0293

Madison Co. Masonry & Concrete • BASEMENT WALLS & FOUNDATIONS REPAIR or REPLACE • STOP WATER DAMAGE • DRIVEWAYS • PATIOS & SIDEWALKS • TUCK POINTING • CHIMNEYS • PLASTERING (FULLY LICENSED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

PAINTING Qu a Wo lity rk

MASONRY & CONCRETE

To place your ad here call Lisa 656-4700 x 46

Serving All Of Madison County

618-670-9243 Need something done around the house? Call one of these advertisers today!

• It introduces a “new textbook” everyday to 300 local students on a daily basis. • It promotes literacy, math skills, and a familiarity of current events. • It encourages civic responsibility and future community involvement. • It increases student interest and motivation by providing study materials relevant to their lives. • It recognizes newspapers as a main source of continuing education for members of the community once they are no longer in the classroom.

For the best investment that goes beyond the present, simply fill out, cut and mail this form to: Edwardsville Intelligencer N.I.E. Program 117 North Second Street PO Box 70 Edwardsville, IL 62025-0070

Yes! I want to donate to the Intelligencer Newspaper in Education Fund! Enclosed is my donation of: ______$5.00 _______$10.00 _______$20.00 _______Other Name_____________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________ City, State, Zip______________________________________________ Telephone_______________________ Is it okay to print your name in our newspaper? Please circle Yes or No.

VA L E N T I N E â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S DAY 2 0 1 8

available at

124 S BUCHANAN ST | 618.655.0084