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FEBRUARY 16 ISSUE

What’s Inside 3

Mardi Gras

The Edge tells you how to do it right.

7 The Fray

Pageant appearance set for May 8.

12 Calling all artists

Edwardsville Arts Center plans juried show.

13 Something for everyone COCA lines up activities.

19 Radcliffe returns

Is "The Woman in Black" worth a look?

20 Heart health What you need to know.

21 Think spring

St. Louis Home & Garden Show set.

What’s Happening Friday February 17_______

Arts Center, Edwardsville, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Awards of Excellence 2012, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through • S e u s s i c a l t h e M u s i c a l , Feb. 26 • Who's Drivin, Laurie's Place Florissant Civic Center Theatre, (Back Bar), Edwardsville, 9:30 Florissant, 7:30 p.m. • Gabriel Iglesias, Peabody p.m. Opera House, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Belinda Lee: Inside Out/ Outside In, COCA, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26 • West Side Story, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through • Seussical the Musical, Feb. 26 Florissant Civic Center Theatre, • A Midsummer Night's Dream, Florissant, 2:00 p.m. Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 • Judy Pfaff: "Recent Work", p.m., Runs through March 4 David Bruno Galler y (Main • Henson Alternative's Stuffed Gallery), St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to and Unstrung, Blanche M. Touhill 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 3. Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, • Christodoulos Panayiotou: 8:00 p.m. One Thousand and One Days, • Air Supply, Lumiere Place, St. Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., • George Strait w/ Martina Runs through April 22. McBride, Scottrade Center, St. • Belinda Lee: Inside Out/ Louis, 7:30 p.m. Outside In, COCA, St. Louis, noon • Radio Star, Fast Eddie's Bon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. Air, Atlon, 8:00 p.m. 26 • Judy Pfaff: "Recent Work", • Fusion Handcrafts, Lost Arts & David Bruno Galler y (Main Antiques, Edwardsville, 3 to 6 p.m. Gallery), St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to • West Side Story, Fox Theatre, St. 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 3. Louis, 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m., Runs • David Burns Smith: The through Feb. 26 Longshot, The PSTL Gallery, St. • A Midsummer Night's Dream, Louis, 10:30 a.m., Runs through Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, 3:00 May 12. p.m. & 8:00 p.m., Runs through • Christodoulos Panayiotou: March 4 One Thousand and One Days, • Shen Yun, Peabody Opera Contemporary Art Museum, St. House, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., • Soulard Mardi Gras - Bud Runs through April 22. Light Party Tent, Soulard Market, • E AC : T W O J u r i e d S h o w St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Opening Reception, Edwardsville • Soulard Mardi Gras - River City

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Grand Parade, St. Louis, Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. • Ar tist Reception: Fusion Handcrafts, Lost Arts & Antiques, Edwardsville, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Coco Soul and Friends - Mardi Gras Celebration, The Sheldon, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. • Silver Roots: Japan Meets Wo r l d , B l a n c h e M . To u h i l l Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Scott and Karl 3:00 p.m./ Radio Star 8:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton • Riddle of Steel, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m. • Awards of Excellence 2012, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26 • Mardi Gras Bash - Mo' Pleasure, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Front Bar)/Hobo Jungle, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. (Back Bar), Laurie's Place, Edwardsville Have U Heard -- A Tribute to Pat Metheny with Tom Byrne/ Ralph Butler, The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday February 19_______ • Seussical the Musical, Florissant Civic Center Theatre, Florissant, 2:00 p.m. • Christodoulos Panayiotou: One Thousand and One Days, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through April 22.

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Are you ready to let the good times roll? By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge You don't have to be in the Big Easy to enjoy this year's Mardi Gras parties. One of the biggest and best celebrations in the country and takes place right across the river in St. Louis's famous Soulard neighborhood. The festivities got under way early with what organizers are calling one of the largest pet parades in the world, a 5K race, a wiener dog derby (yes, really) and more fun is

yet to come. This weekend thousands of revelers will take part in a masquerade ball, various parades and more parties than you can shake your beads at. But where to start? The Edge knows there's nothing more frustrating than gearing up for a big night out and then wasting precious time arguing with your friends on where to go or worse, ending up in a dive nobody wants to be at just because you can't figure out somewhere better to go. So, in the name of efficiency, The Edge has compiled the best Mardi Gras parties and event happening this weekend for your drinking - ahem celebrating pleasure. Keep reading for our top picks of this year's best Mardi Gras events. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Mayor's Mardi Gras Ball On Friday, Feb. 17, celebrate the magic and merriment of the Mardi Gras season with St. Louis Mayor

Francis Slay at the 10th annual Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ball at City Hall. Enjoy the sounds of live bands, both Cajun and dance as you mingle with court jesters and partake in superb cuisine drinks of the season. Then wear your beads as you feast your eyes upon the Grand Parade March and other surprises throughout the night. This charitable event supports local projects. The night will begin at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails and specially created appetizers by Chef John Johnson of Stadium Bar at

Lumiere Place followed by performances by Circus Flora performers at 6:45 p.m.. The Grand Parade March will begin at 7:15 p.m. and a cabaret dinner will open at 7:45 p.m. Costume judging will take place at 10 p.m. with prizes awarded. Masquerade and creative black tie attire is encouraged. Complimentary valet parking will be available at the Tucker Boulevard entrance. Tickets cost $100 per person and includes valet parking, open bar, dinner, dessert and dancing. Premier tickets also available. No refunds or exchanges. River City Casino Grand Parade On Saturday, Feb. 18, you won't want to miss the River City Casino Grand Parade. This is one of the largest parades in the Midwest with over 130 units. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. and snake its way from Busch Stadium to Anheuser-Busch in the Soulard neighborhood where

revelers will enjoy the various beverages, culinary delights, live music, and other unique events of the day. Parade watchers should arrive early to grab a good spot for prime viewing and bead-catching. Bud Light Party Tent Also on Saturday, Feb. 18, be sure to stop by the Bud Light Party Tent in Soulard Market Park for one of the most popular tickets in town and party with 2,000 other festival revelers. This secure area located in the heart of Soulard Market Park will feature an all-you-can-eat Cajun-Creole buffet catered by Joanie's To-Go from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; an open bar serving beer, New Orleansstyle

Hurricanes and soft drinks; admission to the Cocktail Tent and premium drinks; music and entertainment by Rockstar DJs and plenty of beads and free giveaways. Tickets cost $100 per person and are available in advance from St. Louis Dirt Cheap

The fun

locations. Lumiere Place Fat Tuesday Parade and After Party Celebrate Fat Tuesday on Feb. 21 at the 10th annual Lumiere Place Fat Tuesday Parade. This colorful, fun-filled nighttime parade winds through downtown St. Louis, growing in size and popularity each year.

Parade begins at 7 p.m. at the corner of Washington and Broadway. The event is free.

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continues with an After Party immediately following the parade at Lumiere Place Casino and Stadium Bar with lots of food, music and yep, more beads. Laurie's Place Mardi Gras Bash On Saturday, Feb. 18, Laurie's Place, 228 N. Main St. in Edwardsville, will hold its 15th annual Mardi Gras Bash! all day and into the night. Doors open at 11 a.m. and festivities will include Cajun food specials, Laurie's famous Hurricanes plus other drink and shot specials, beads and other items for sale. Entertainment will be provided by the Mo' Pleasure Band (Front Bar) from 2 to 10 p.m. and Hobo Jungle (Back Bar) from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Arrive early for a good seat. For more information about St. Louis' Mardi Gras celebrations, including where to park, buy tickets and maps, visit www.mardigrasinc. com.

Soulard Mardi Gras photos by Katie Redell

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People People planner Shatner bringing one-man show to Peabody Television and movie legend Wi l l i a m S h a t n e r w i l l b r i n g his one man show Shatner ’s World: We Just Life in It (www. shatnersworld.com) to cities across the U.S. in 2012. The tour follows a three week run Broadway’s Music Box Theatre from February 14 - March 4. On April 12, Shatner will appear at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis. The two-hour show will take audiences on a voyage through Shatner ’s life and career, from S h a k e s p e a re a n s t a g e a c t o r t o internationally known icon and raconteur, known as much for his unique persona as for his expansive body of work on television and film. “I’m looking forward to taking this show on the road and playing for audiences across the country, says William Shatner. “It’s taken me 80 years to get this show right! “ Shatner ’s World: We Just Life in It is produced by Innovation Arts & Entertainment; Larry A Thompson Organization; Adam Troy Epstein; Larry A Thompson; Seth Keyes; and Josh Sherman. The show is directed by Scott Faris. Other creative team members include: Edward Pierce, Scenic Design; Ken Billington, Lighting Design; and Peter Fitzgerald, Sound Design. For tour updates follow @ WilliamShatner or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ ShatnersWorld William Shatner is an awardw i n n i n g a c t o r, d i r e c t o r, producer, writer, recording artist, philanthropist and horseman. In 1966, he originated the role of Captain James T. Kirk in the TV series Star Trek, which spawned a film franchise where he returned as Kirk in seven of the movies, one of which he directed. He played the title role in the hit series T.J. Hooker before hosting TV’s first reality-based series, Rescue 911. He won Emmys and his first Golden Globe for his portrayal of Denny Crane on The Practice and Boston Legal and received four more Emmy nominations as well as Golden G l o b e a n d S A G Aw a rd n o d s . His interview series, Shatner's Raw Nerve, aired on Bio, and he recorded the critically acclaimed album Has Been. The Milwaukee Ballet performed “Common People,” which was set to songs f ro m t h e re c o rd ; t h e e v e n t i s f e a t u re d i n t h e d o c u m e n t a r y Gonzo B a l l e t . S e e k i n g M a j o r Tom, featuring a number of heavy metal covers and songs by U2, Frank Sinatra, Queen and Pink Floyd, was released last year. Shatner has authored nearly 30 best-sellers. H i s a u t o b i o g r a p h y, U p Ti l l N o w, w a s a N e w Yo r k Ti m e s best-seller, and Shatner Rules was released in 2011. His comic b o o k s e r i e s , Wi l l i a m S h a t n e r Presents is based on his novels Tek War, Man O’ War, and Quest for Tomorrow, along with a new title: Chimera. He has also been successful in another area - horse breeding. A dedicated breeder of American Quarter horses, he has had enormous success with the American Saddlebred, developing

and riding world champions and has won numerous world championships in several events. He united his passions for horses and philanthropy with the Hollywood Charity Horse Show, benefitting L.A.-based children’s charities. He appeared on Broadway in A Shot in the Dark, The World of Suzie Wong, and Tamburlaine the Great. And no, there is nothing this man does not do.

Zoo lines up spring programs The Saint Louis Zoo Education Department offers programs for all ages year-round. Register now for the winter and spring programs taking place January-May, 2012. Some of the programs for young children and their caregivers include Stroller Safari series, Totes for Tots series, Animal Family Fun, Spring Fling, Big Cat Bonanza, Bug-APalooza and more. ZooQuest for Families is April 28. This popular program that is part scavenger hunt and part trivia challenge is offered for families with children in grades 1-6. Family Zoo Day: Going Wild for WildCare is May 20 and includes family activity stations around the Zoo, a live animal encounter and more. A d u l t p ro g r a m s i n c l u d e a Photography Walk, Producing More With Pollinators class, ZooQuest for Adults, morning tours and science presentations. Science education programs are also available at the Zoo for home school students and their parents. S c o u t t ro o p s c a n c o m p l e t e badge activities while exploring the Zoo. Day and evening badge programs are available for Cub Scouts, Webelos, Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies and Juniors. Program fees vary and advance registration is required for all programs. All proceeds support the Saint Louis Zoo. F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n a n d registration, visit www.stlzoo.org/ education or call (314) 646-4544.

T- s h i r t s a n d p o s t - r a c e refreshments will be provided while supplies last. For more information, call 618-537-6420 or 618-537-6941 or check out the website mckendree. edu/raceday.

The Hett offers free movie nights The Hett’s Film Series will present nine critically acclaimed, awardwinning dramas based on two themes this season: Real and Unreal, and Dangerous Obsessions. The series, sponsored by the Leon and Helen Church Family Foundation, is free and open to the public. Each screening begins at 7:30 p.m. at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (The Hett) on Alton St. in Lebanon, Ill. The audience is encouraged to stay afterward for an informal discussion. Some films contain adult themes or language and may not be appropriate for everyone. For

McKendree's "Ramble into Spring" returns McKendree University’s “Ramble into Spring” offers runners three distance options on Saturday morning, Mar. 24. The fourth annual road race consists of a 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) run or walk, a 10-kilometer (6.2 mile) run and a 10-mile run. All three events start at 8 a.m., with a pre-race briefing at 7:40 a.m. The course begins at the center of campus and travels through historic downtown Lebanon. The 5K route then heads north to Lebanon’s Horner Park and returns to the finish line at McKendree. The 10K and 10-mile races wind through the rolling rural landscape of northern St. Clair County and also finish back on campus. Walkers and strollers are welcome to participate in the 5K run-walk only. The registration fee is $13 for each race, with an additional $5 for race day sign up. Register on campus at the intramural gym in the Melvin Price Convocation Center; mail in a downloadable form at mckendree. edu/raceday; or register online at active.com for a small fee. Mailed entries must be postmarked by Mar. 20.

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more information, visit the website theHett.com, or call 618-537-6863. “There is just something special about sharing the cinematic experience of a great, thoughtprovoking movie on a big screen with others in the audience,” said Peter Palermo, director of the Hett. Films that explore the “real and unreal” are: March 6: "Exit Through the Gift Shop" (2010) focuses on an eccentric French shopkeeper and amateur filmmaker as he attempts to capture the world of a clandestine graffiti artist, only to have the camera turned back on him. Rated R; 87 min. April 18: "Being John Malkovich" (1999), directed by Spike Jonze, stars John Cusack as a puppeteer who exploits his discovery of a portal that leads straight into the movie star’s mind. Rated R; 112 min. From a Hitchcock classic to a recent Academy Award-winning Best Picture, four films deal with dangerous obsessions:

Oct. 12: "Rear Window" (1954) is a suspenseful story featuring James Stewart as a wheelchair bound, voyeuristic photographer who believes one of his neighbors is a murderer. Rated PG; 112 min. Nov. 9: "The Conversation" (1974) is about an intensely private electronic surveillance expert who has a crisis of conscience when he overhears that a young couple’s lives are in jeopardy. Gene Hackman stars; Francis Ford Coppola directed. Rated PG; 113 min. Feb. 1: "The Hurt Locker" (2008) is an intense portrayal of an elite Army bomb squad unit in Iraq. It won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Rated R; 131 min. Apr. 5: "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988) stars John Malkovich, Glenn Close and Michelle Pfeiffer as rich and bored French aristocrats playing a high stakes games of seduction, betrayal and revenge in 18th century France. Rated R; 119 min.

People MoBOT offers spring gardening classes Grab your spade and trowel and head to the Garden. Missouri Botanical Garden, that is! Make this the year to learn new and efficient gardening techniques. Discover a wide array of heirloom as well as new varieties of plants. Utilize garden design techniques that are both pleasing to the eye and sustainable. The Missouri Botanical G a rd e n o ff e r s u n i q u e g a rd e n i n g a n d landscaping classes for adults this spring and summer for both inexperienced as well as seasoned gardeners. Advance registration is required and fees vary by program; Garden members receive a discount. View a print-at-home catalog, browse a complete list of classes online and register at www. mobot.org/classes. For more information, call (314) 577-5140. “Become a Great Gardener” with this series of classes designed for novices: • Sunday, Mar. 18: Perfect Planting Techniques. 1 to 3 p.m. $30. • Sunday, Mar. 25: Designing with Perennials and Annuals: Part 1. 1 to 3 p.m. $30. • Sunday, Apr. 15: Gardening 101. 1 to 4 p.m. $44. • Sunday, Apr. 29: Herbs in Containers. 1 to 3:30 p.m. $48. • S u n d a y, M a y 6 : D e s i g n i n g w i t h Perennials and Annuals: Part 2. 1 to 3 p.m. $30. • Sunday, June 3: Shady Oasis. 1 to 3 p.m. $30. Learn to grow, care for and harvest your own food with edible gardening classes:

• Tuesday, Mar. 27: Organic Spring Vegetables. 6 to 8 p.m. $30. • M o n d a y, M a y 7 : S t r a w b e r r i e s , Blueberries, & Grapes Galore! 7 to 9 p.m. $30. • Wednesday, May 9: Organic Summer Vegetables. 6 to 8 p.m. $30. • Tuesday, Aug. 28: Harvesting Your Vegetables. 6 to 8 p.m. $30. Investigate gardening best practices: • Tuesday, Mar. 6: MBG’s Favorite Tools of the Trade. 7 to 9 p.m. $30. • Saturday, Mar. 24: Beginning Bonsai. 9 a.m. to noon. $72. • Saturday, Mar. 31: Spring Lawn Care. 9 to 11 a.m. $30. • Monday, Apr. 2: Don’t Kill Your Soil. 7 to 9 p.m. $30. • Thursday, Apr. 12: Basic Pruning. 7 to 9 p.m. $30. • Saturday, Apr. 14: Zoysia Lawn Care. 9 to 11 a.m. $30. • Monday, Apr. 16: Blooms for All Seasons. 7 to 9 p.m. $30 • Monday, Apr. 23: Growing Orchids Part 2. 7 to 9 p.m. $30. • Monday, Apr. 30: Repotting Your Orchid. 7 to 9 p.m. $36. • Tuesday, May 1: Best Plants for St. Louis Gardens. 7 to 9 p.m. $30. • Saturday, May 5: Tabletop Topiary. 10 a.m. to noon. $48. • Saturday, May 5: Pruning in the Japanese Style. 9 to 11:30 a.m. $38. • Sunday, May 20: Easy Rose gardening – Really! 2 to 4 p.m. $30.

• Saturday, June 16: Grow Hydrangeas Like Martha. 10 a.m. to noon. $30. • Saturday, June 23: Missouri Plants: Native American and Pioneer Healing. 9 a.m. to noon. $36 Explore landscape design and ideas: • Tuesday, Mar. 20: Wet Feet Gardening. 7 to 9 p.m. $30. • Monday, Mar. 26: Raised Bed Gardens. 7 to 9 p.m. $30. • Tuesday, Apr. 3: Container Gardening. 7 to 9 p.m. $30. • Tuesday, Apr. 10: Gardens of England: Inspiration for the Garden and Your Yard. 6 to 8 p.m. $30. • Tuesday, Apr. 17: Natives for Small Spaces. 6 to 8 p.m. $30. • Monday, May 21: How Does Your Herb Garden Grow? 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $54. • Saturday, June 9: The Magic of Nature at Missouri’s Prairie Garden Trust. 10 a.m. to noon. $42. Enjoy nature’s changing beauty with guided walks and tours: • Tuesday, Apr. 17: Behind the Scenes: Production Greenhouses. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. $36. • Tuesday, Apr. 17: Rare Plants and Living Collection Tour. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $23. • Saturday, Apr. 28: Sacred Seeds Medicinal Walking Tour. 10 to 11:30 a.m. $23. • Monday, May 14: Behind the Scenes in the Orchid Greenhouse. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $30. • Wednesday, May 16: Historic and Important Trees of the Garden. 6 to 8 p.m. $30.

• Tuesday, May 22: Behind the Scenes Renovated Linnean House. 6 to 7:30 p.m. $23. • S a t u rd a y, J u n e 3 0 : S h a w ’ s S e l f sustaining Garden and Farm. 9 to 11 a.m. $30. T h e M i s s o u r i B o t a n i c a l G a rd e n i s located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North and South exit. Free parking is available on site. Sessions are also held at the Garden’s Commerce Bank Center for Science Education at 4651 Shaw Blvd., the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit and the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield. In addition to gardening and landscaping, the Garden offers a wide variety of classes on topics including arts and crafts, food and cooking, green living and nature study. To register for a program at any of the G a rd e n s i t e s , v i s i t w w w. m o b o t . o rg / classes or call (314) 577-5140. For general information, visit www.mobot.org or call (314) 577‑5100. More than 37,000 households in the St. Louis region hold memberships to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for seniors) and offer 12 months of free admission for two adults and all children, plus discounts on classes. M e m b e r s h e l p s u p p o r t t h e G a rd e n ’ s operations and world-changing work in plant science and conservation. Learn more at www.mobot.org/membership.

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People People planner MoBOT to host Lantern Festival Elaborate, illuminated works of art from China will take center stage this summer at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis. “Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night” showcases Chinese culture, traditions and symbolism through larger-thanlife, detailed scenes crafted from colorful silks and molded steel. The striking sets, ranging in size up to three stories tall, will be lit for special evening viewing, giving visitors the opportunity to experience a cultural event that is rarely staged outside of Asia. “Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night” runs for a limited 12-week engagement, May 26 through August 19, 2012, and is presented by Emerson. Lantern festivals are deeply rooted in Chinese history and myth, dating back more than 2,000 years to ancient dynasties. Modern-day lantern festivals typically mark the culmination of the 15-day Chinese New Year celebration, when giant, ornate lanterns of complex design fill cities with light in vivid, festive displays. The summer exhibition at the Missouri Botanical Garden highlights its “Year of China,” celebrating the Garden’s longtenured tradition of botanical research and collaboration with China through the Flora of China project, a 25-year endeavor nearing completion, and the inspiring Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden (the Chinese Garden). “Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night” is among the first displays of its kind and size in the United States. A team of skilled artisans from Zigong in the western province of Sichuan, the center of the lantern-making industry in China, will spend two months in residence at the Missouri Botanical Garden to construct 26 elaborate, multi-piece lantern scenes from scratch. Working from reference drawings, sets begin as large outlines on the ground. Steel rods are carefully placed and welded together to fashion the framework of each figure. Structures are draped with specially-treated Chinese silk, designed to withstand outdoor display for several months. Silk is secured to frame edges with a gold trim. The final creations are lit from within or adorned with an exterior piping of lights, giving them a brilliant evening glow. Each lantern design alludes to celebrated aspects of Chinese culture. A giant, luminous dragon, stretching nearly half the length of a football field, welcomes visitors at the Missouri Botanical Garden entrance, bringing good luck in the Chinese Zodiac’s Year of the Dragon.

An imposing group of 10-foot-tall Terracotta Army warriors depict the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China. The three-storiestall showstopper Heavenly Temple mimics the beauty, magnificence and majestic presence of the Beijing Heavenly Temple, constructed in 1420 as a grand shrine where emperors would pray for a fruitful harvest. Several lantern sets tell Chinese legends in great detail. The First Emperor ’s Quest for Immortality explores the life—and fear of death—of First Emperor Qin Shi Huang, who sought a magic elixir that would offer him eternal life. Double Seventh Festival is based on the traditional tale of the young cowherd, Niulang, and a beautiful weavergirl, Zhinü, who fell in love, married and were parted by her Goddess mother. Butterfly Love recounts the story of Zhu Yingtai and her brokenhearted lover, Liang Shanbo. After Liang’s death, Zhu threw herself into his grave; their spirits turned into a pair of beautiful butterflies and they flew away together, never to be parted. Chinese symbolism is also interwoven throughout the Lantern Festival sets. Zodiac Lanterns depicts the 12 animals that make up the Chinese Zodiac—people are thought to assume the qualities of the animal that represents their birth year. Lotus Ponds features a huge, colorchanging, spinning vase, surrounded by eight-foot-tall stems of lotus flowers, symbols of elegance, beauty, perfection, purity and aspirations to “rise towards the light.” The swirling Dragon Embracing the Pillars again shows the mythical Chinese dragon, believed to be the ruler of moving bodies of water. “Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night” debuts at the Missouri Botanical Garden over Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28, open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. all three days (last entry at 9 p.m.). Grand Opening Weekend highlights include a Grand Parade with 70foot-long dancing dragon, martial arts, Chinese calligraphy, authentic regional cuisine, t’ai chi and tea tasting. Special tours in the Chinese Garden focus on the symbolism of many plant species and architectural details. Enjoy performances by the China Sichuan Le Shan Chen Long Acrobatic Troupe and marvel at the large-scale lantern sets when they are illuminated for the first time at night. “Lantern Festival: Art by Day, Magic by Night” admission is $22 for adults (ages 13 and up) and $10 for children (ages 3 to 12). Purchase tickets online at www.mobot.org/ lanternfestival or in person at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Join or renew your Missouri Botanical Garden membership on

site during the Lantern Festival and receive free same-evening admission for two adults and children ages 12 and under, plus enjoy discounted

available for purchase is based on the level of membership). Visit www.mobot.org/membership or call (314) 577-5118.

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Music The Fray will rock The Pageant By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Fans of piano rock band The Fray will be excited to learn that the band will be making a stop in St. Louis on May 8 at The Pageant during their upcoming North American tour. Tickets are now on sale. The tour comes on the heels of the band’s much-anticipated third album, "Scars & Stories," which was released by Epic Records on Feb. 7. Members of The Fray include Isaac Slade (pianist/vocalist), Joe King (guitarist/ vocalist), Dave Welsh (guitarist), and Ben Wysocki (drummer). The Denver-based foursome formed in 2002 after high school friends Slade and King bumped into each other at a local guitar shop. The band achieved national success with their first single, “Over My Head (Cable Car),” which became a top 10 hit in the U.S., and the release of their second single, “How to Save a Life,” brought them worldwide fame. “Heartbeat” is the first single for "Scars & Stories." The band filmed the music video with acclaimed director Justin Francis (Weezer, Eminem, The Cure, Modest Mouse) on the California coast, north of Malibu. The video is shot as a series of moments and experiences instead of one linear storyline. The video for “Heartbeat” is available on iTunes now and already has received over 3 million views. “On the surface it’s a beach party performance video, but it’s really about people coming together and sharing a common experience, and enjoying a once-in-a-lifetime evening together,” said Francis in a press release. “Heartbeat,” which is currently No. 11 at Hot AC and No. 23 at Top 40, is the lead track on"Scars & Stories." “That song came out of a period of my

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The Fray life when I was trying hard to be open to whatever came my way. I traveled through South Africa and Rwanda with a buddy, and at first it was really hard to stay open in the face of so much pain and heartache. But then I ended up meeting so many cool and inspiring people, and all these ideas for lyrics and melodies just started rushing in,” said Slade in the release. The inspiration specifically came from a chance meeting with an expatriate woman.

Speaking of the miracle of the capital city overcoming such remarkable odds, the two held hands and Slade revealed, “I felt so connected to her. I couldn’t tell if it was her pulse or mine.” The album was recorded at the legendary Blackbird Studios in Nashville. Band members were able to hone their sound with the help of producer Brendan O’Brien, who has worked with the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam and Neil Young.

The making of "Scars and Stories" fostered the most evolution the band has ever experienced, both lyrically and musically. “On our first record, we didn’t quite trust ourselves yet,” said Slade. “We loosened up on the second album, but there was still some element of restraint. But on this one, we just stepped up to plate and swung as hard as we could.” "Scars & Stories" is available to buy now from most music retailers. iTunes is carrying both a regular and deluxe version of the album. The deluxe contains five bonus tracks – covers recorded by The Fray – including Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia,” Emmylou Harris’ “Boulder to Birmingham,” Annie Lennox’s “Why,” The Fugees’ “Ready or Not” and The Yeah Yeah Yeah’s “Maps.” The Fray will perform at The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd. in St. Louis, Mo., on May 8. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Special guests to be announced. General admission tickets cost $31.50 (all ages) and reserved balcony tickets cost $36.50 (21 and up). Tickets are available at The Pageant Box Office, Suite 100 at The Pageant. Tickets are also available from all TicketMaster locations, by phone at (800) 745-3000 or online from www.ticketmaster. com. Free parking is available directly behind The Pageant. Additional free parking can be found directly behind The Pageant lot, in the Metrolink Delmar Station Park-nRide lot and Washington University lot. A lighted walkway will take you from the Delmar Station parking lot to the front of The Pageant. Limited street parking is available in front of The Pageant, on Delmar Blvd. For more information, visit www. thepageant.com. To find out more about The Fray, visit www.thefray. com.

Tuning in Madonna to perform in St. Louis Madonna is having a huge party and everyone’s invited. The Madonna 2012 World begins May 29th 2012 in Tel Aviv, Israel it was officially announced by Live Nation Entertainment, the tour’s international promoter. The shows will include arenas, stadiums and special outdoor sights including the Plains of Abraham in Quebec and a return visit to South America as well as Australia where she has not performed in 20 years. The tour will stop in 26 European cities including London, Paris, Milan and Berlin. Madonna will appear at the Scottrade Center on Nov. 1. Tickets are avilable through Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com. Madonna’s previous tour, the phenomenally successful “Sticky & Sweet” Tour reaffirmed her status as one of the most successful touring artists of all time. The historic tour included such incredible touring feats as a 70,000 seat sellout in Werchter, Belgium, an 85,000 sell-out in Helsinki (the largest show ever in the Nordic countries by a solo artist), a 40,000 ticket sell-out in Oslo, Norway, and 72,000 tickets sold out in one day in Tallinn Estonia. Other record breaking ticket sales around the globe include 650,000 tickets sold in her series of South American dates, 72,000 tickets at Zurich's Dübendorf Airfield - the largest audience ever assembled for a show in Switzerland, 75,000 tickets in London and four sell outs in New York's Madison Square Garden (60,364 tickets). The announcement of Madonna’s 2012 World Tour follows an extraordinary week which included a monumental extravaganza of a performance at the Bridgestone Super Bowl Halftime which was seen in over 200 countries by over a billion people. Last week also saw the release of Madonna’s new single, “Give Me All Your Luvin” from her highly anticipated new album MDNA on Live Nation Entertainment/ Interscope Records - scheduled to be released on March 26th. Pre orders have already catapulted MDNA to No. 1 on iTunes in 50 countries including the US, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Canada, Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands. The single’s video directed by Megaforce which also stars Nicki Minaj and MIA previewed on American Idol. Additionally, the Madonna directed Golden Globe Award winning film “W.E.” opened in NY and LA with other markets to follow later in the month. “Madonna’s track record as a world class entertainer and touring artist speaks for itself. Her artistry, talent and creative

productions get bigger and better with each tour and Madonna 2012 will be no exception. We are thrilled to have her back on the road and know her fans feel the same,” commented Arthur Fogel, CEO Live Nation Entertainment Global Touring and Madonna tour promoter. In the course of her phenomenal career, Madonna has a record breaking 37 Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 Singles Chart along with a record breaking 40 Number 1’s on Billboard’s Dance/Club Play Song Charts. No other act has more Top 10’s on the Hot 100 or Number 1’s on the Club Chart. Madonna has sold over 300 million albums and holds the record for the most successful tour by a solo artist in history. She is a seven time Grammy winning singer, songwriter, producer and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Her last CD “Hard Candy,” debuted at Number 1 in 37 countries including US, UK, Canada, France and Australia. Madonna 2012 World Tour is the Material Girl’s 9th Tour. Her first tour was the l985 Virgin Tour. Madonna’s recent Golden Globe winning song "Masterpiece" from The Weinstein Company film ”W.E.” as well as “W.E. Music From The Soundtrack “W.E.” film have both been released digitally on Interscope Records. A physical release will be in stores in the UK on February 6th and on February 14th in the US. US residents ordering tickets online to a US performance will receive their choice of a digital or physical copy of Madonna’s new MDNA album with every ticket purchased. VIP Packages will are available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit: www.VIPNation.com

Music of the Baroque changes schedule Music of the Baroque has changed the date of its final concert of the season to Wednesday, May 23, at the Harris Theater. This change was made to avoid the anticipated increased traffic and security from the G8 and NATO summits in downtown Chicago. Including the May concert, four programs remain in Music of the Baroque’s 41st season. All remaining programs will be presented at both the 1500-seat Harris Theater in Millennium Park in downtown Chicago and at the 900-seat First United Methodist Church in Evanston.

The next concert, “Baroque Journey,” is a program of baroque orchestral works from Germany, England, Italy and France, conducted by Nicholas Kraemer. The evening includes a concerto for flute and recorder by Telemann, a concerto for four violins by Vivaldi, and music by Rameau, Corelli and Purcell. Members of the Music of the Baroque orchestra are featured as soloists in these performances Sunday evening, February 26, at First United Methodist Church in Evanston, and Monday evening, February 27, at the Harris Theater. In March, Jane Glover leads the ensemble’s first performances in more than two decades of Handel’s L’Allegro, il penseroso ed il moderato. One of the composer ’s most imaginative works for the stage, L’Allegro sets John Milton’s verse in a vivid musical dialogue between the contemplative man and the happy man. Sopranos Lisa Saffer and Elizabeth Futral, tenor Thomas Cooley, and baritone Christòpheren Nomura will be heard in concerts Sunday evening, March 25, at First United Methodist Church in Evanston, and Monday evening, March 26, at the Harris Theater. April brings the choral highlight of the season and one of the most important works in the baroque canon—Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B Minor. Jane Glover leads the chorus, orchestra, and soloists in concerts Sunday evening, April 22, at First United Methodist Church in Evanston, and Monday evening, April 23, at the Harris Theater. Music of the Baroque’s performances of Bach’s sacred masterpieces have been celebrated throughout its history, and strong demand for tickets for these concerts is expected. Music by four composers who played string quartets together inspires “Friends,” the concluding program of the 2011–12 season. Music of the Baroque’s own principal string players are featured as soloists in the Mozart Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola, Haydn’s C Major Cello Concerto, and a Dittersdorf concerto for double bass. A sinfonia by Johann Vanhal will also be heard. Jane Glover conducts performances Sunday evening, May 20, at First United Methodist Church in Evanston, and Wednesday evening, May 23, at the Harris Theater. Music of the Baroque experienced increased demand for tickets last season: The ensemble’s subscriber base grew by 9% and single ticket sales have been strong. Subscription packages begin at three concerts for $90, and single tickets are priced at $30–$75 each. Tickets for the 2011–12 season are on sale now online at www.baroque.org and by calling the Music of the Baroque box office at 312.551.1414.

February 16, 2012

On the Edge of the Weekend

Music Music calendar Thursday, Feb. 16 Anat Cohen Quartet, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Chris Thomas King, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m. Little River Band, The Wildey, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m. moe., The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Ultraviolets, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m. DJ Too Tall, Laurie's Place (Back Bar), Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m. G r e g S i l s b y, S t a g g e r I n n , Edwardsville, 10:00 p.m. Drivin' N Cryin', Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17 Anat Cohen Quartet, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Air Supply, Lumiere Place, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. George Strait w/ Martina McBride, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Radio Star, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Atlon, 8:00 p.m. Oakhurst, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Allen Stone, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Who's Drivin, Laurie's Place (Back Bar), Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m. Darrell Scott, The Old Rock house, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Don Starwalt Hippy Hour, 5:00 p.m./Dubtronix, 10:00 p.m., Stagger Inn, Edwardsville Steve Sorfina's Soul Steel Richie Callison Band, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 18

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Anat Cohen Quartet, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. L o t u s w / Conspirator, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Scott and Karl 3:00 p.m./ Radio Star 8:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton Riddle of Steel, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m. Coco Soul and Friends -- Mardi Gras Celebration, The Sheldon, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. Silver Roots: Japan Meets World, Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Mardi Gras Bash - Mo' Pleasure, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Front Bar)/ Hobo Jungle, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. (Back Bar), Laurie's Place, Edwardsville Have U Heard -- A Tribute to Pat Metheny with Tom Byrne/ Ralph Butler, The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m. Feather & Stone, Stagger Inn, Edwardsville, 10:00 p.m. Jill Sobule, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Pert Near Sandstone, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Every Avenue, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m. Mo' Pleasure, Laurie's Place (Front Bar), Edwardsville, 6:30 p.m. Shawn Mullins, The Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Jay N Waylon, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 6:00 p.m. Kim Massie CD Launch Party, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19

Thursday, Feb. 23 Aaron Kamm & the One Drops, Laurie's Place (Back Bar), Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m. Elephant Revival/Griffin House, The Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Ultraviolets, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m. Metal Night: Black Fast and

the Gorge Ovidius, Stagger Inn, Edwardsville, 10:00 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 24 Chris Botti, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Whiskey Rock, Laurie's Place (Back Bar), Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m. California Guitar Trio, The Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. All Mixed Up, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 8:00 p.m. F i d d l e b a c k , T h e Wi l d e y Theatre (Winter Concert Series), Edwardsville, 6:00 p.m. Brahms 4, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. The Newton Gang (New York City), Stagger Inn, Edwardsville, 10:00 p.m. Bruiser Queen, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Byron Stripling, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25 Jam Session with Mo' Pleasure, Laurie's Place (Front Bar), Edwardsville, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mo' Pleasure, Laurie's Place (Back Bar), Edwardsville, 9:30 p.m. Hoosier Daddy's, 3:00 p.m./All Mixed Up, 8:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton Brahms 4, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Al Holiday Review, Stagger Inn, Edwardsville, 10:00 p.m. Stilline, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Byron Stripling, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 26 Papadosio, The Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Jay N Waylon, 2:00 p.m./Rough Ryders, 7:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton Brahms 4, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m.

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Scott and Karl 2:00 p.m./Sable 7:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton Timeflies, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 D.R.U.G.S., The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m. Mardi Gras Concert featuring Bud Schultz and Friends, Lewis & Clark Community College (Hatheway Cultural Center), Godfrey, 6:30 p.m.

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Her story: I am certain that many people have unique or romantic engagement stories but to understand ours I need to go back 25 years …our first “date”… It was Fall of 1986. I was in my senior year of high school and he was in his first year of college. We had been friends for a little over a year. We spent a lot of time hanging out with our circle of friends and “cruising the strip” between Wood River and Roxana. We had built a strong friendship. One night we were “cruising” with friends and stopped at McDonald’s in Bethalto. With only a couple of dollars to spend we ordered one happy meal and sat outside in McDonald;’s playland. We fed each other French Fries as we shared the Happy Meal cheeseburger and played with the McToy. Our friends left us there for a while and we enjoyed each others company as the butterflies in my stomach grew stronger and my crush on him as more than friends flourished. It was the night of our first kiss. Shortly after this first unplanned “date” and first kiss, on October 22, 1986 we became a couple. Throughout my senior year in high school, four years of college, and graduate school….We maintained our relationship and status as a couple. As we dated for the next 10 years and experienced many life changes, moves, and transitions we had been repeatedly questioned when we would marry. So, now, skip ahead to Valentines Day 1996. It was a cold windy rainy day. We did our usual routine….up and off to work. All day at work flowers and candy arrived for the girls from their sweethearts. I had big plans to go out to a dinner at Andria’s in the evening and celebrate another Valentines Day with my Valentine. He, on the other hand, was not eager to go out and offered numerous reasons…because the weather was bad and he did not know how late he would be at work or how long it would take to get home in traffic with all the rain. My frustration and disappointment grew throughout the evening. I hurried home from work and sat waiting and hoping he would be home soon too. It did not happen. When he finally did arrive, I jumped up eager to go to dinner. He walked in carrying two McDonald’s bags. I was angry. “What’s this? It’s Valentines Day! I don’t want McDonald’s!” He explained the weather was bad, it was a long day, it would be okay, we could go to dinner another night, trust me….so, much to my disappointment, I got napkins and plates and we sat at the kitchen table of our two bedroom apartment on a cold rainy night to have McDonald’s Happy Meals for Valentines Day dinner. I reached into my bag and searched for the McToy (always the best part of the meal, right?) and in place of the toy in this Happy Meal from McDonalds was a ring box with an engagement ring. As I opened it with tears in my eyes he softly spoke….”honey, will you marry me?” We shared the Happy Meal and fed each other French Fries as I laughed about my frustration with not being able to go out to a fancy dinner on Valentines Day while we reminisced about our first “date” 10 years ago at McDonald’s playland in Bethalto. Now, after 10 years of dating and going on 15 years of marriage he still gives me butterflies!

His story:

It all started over 25 years ago. Tiffany was a girl I had known for a year or two. We ran in the same circles of friends, so we would see each other at parties and other events. We would act silly and have a good time. One Friday night early in the Fall of ‘86 we became more than just friends. The both of us were out and about cruising around town with friends. The weather was nice outside. Neither of us had our own transportation that night, so we would catch a ride with one friend then another. At one point in the evening we found ourselves stranded at McDonalds with only enough money for one Happy Meal. We sat outside sharing the cheeseburger, playing with the McToy that came with the meal, and feeding each other French fries. It was then that I saw a sparkle in her eye like never before. The friendship was quickly transforming into something else, something wonderful, something beautiful. Later that night we kissed for the first time. Soon after that, we became a “couple”. There was a prom, then college, jobs and parties. There were weddings and anniversaries, birthdays and funerals. The years were starting to go fast. Ten years had gotten by us and we were still a “couple”. Everyone asked when we were going to get married. On February 14th 1996, Tiffany waited to go out for a nice Valentines Day dinner. As the evening grew later her patience grew shorter. When I came home with McDonalds she wasn’t pleased. I promised her a rain check on the dinner and explained that tonight would be romantic because I had bought a Happy Meal like our first “date” all those years ago. As we started to eat I asked her what McToy she got. It was then that she found the engagement ring I had hidden in place of the toy. We were married the next year and have been for over 14 years. That sparkle has never left her eyes.

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On the Edge of the Weekend

February 16, 2012

Music Tuning in Edison Theatre to host Dala Since meeting as high school students in 2002, the two best friends — who perform together as folk-pop duo Dala — have crisscrossed their native Canada, emerging as sharp songwriters and soulful performers in the tradition of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Tom Cochrane. M o re re c e n t l y, t h e p a i r h a s reached wider North American audiences thanks to their PBS spe c i a l G i r l s F ro m t h e N o r t h Country and a live album of the same title — Dala’s fifth, but first on a U.S. label. Next month, Dala will present an intimate evening of folk classics and original songs as part of the Edison Ovations Series a t Wa s h i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t y i n St.Louis. The special one-nightonly performance begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. Tickets are $35, or $30 seniors, $25 for Washington University faculty and staff and $20 for students and children. Ti c k e t s a re a v a i l a b l e a t t h e Edison Box Office and through all MetroTix outlets. Edison Theatre is located in the Mallinckrodt Center, 6445 Forsyth Blvd. For more information, call (314) 935-6543, e-mail edison@wustl. edu or visit edison.wustl.edu. Wa l t h e r a n d C a r a b i n e f i r s t met in high school jazz band, performing covers by the likes of Frank Sinatra. But one evening, sitting at home as a party began winding down, the pair was inspired to attempt an original work. “We wrote our first song with the only four chords we knew,” Walther recently told NPR’s Folk Alley. “It was magic. We just had so much fun, it snowballed from there.” “Over the years we found our voices together,” Carabine added. “I think that because we’re such close friends, the writing process is an extension of the communication that happens anyway.” In 2003, Dala — a name formed by combining the last

two letters of each artist’s first name — signed a development deal with Big Bold Sun Music and two years later released its debut album, This Moment Is a Flash. Within months, their contract was picked up by Universal Music Group (a subsidiary of French media company Vivendi), which released their next three albums — Angels & Thieves (2005), Who Do You Think You Are (2007) and Everyone is Someone (2009) — in Canada. In support of these recordings — which together collected five Canadian Folk Music Award nominations — Dala has toured extensively throughout Canada, with occasional forays to the United States and United Kingdom. In 2009, they were the only Canadian act invited to The Newport Folk Festival, and also have been featured on Mountain Stage, World Café Live and Pete Seeger ’s Clearwater Festival. For Girls From the North C o u n t r y, D a l a w a s j o i n e d b y other contemporary female singers from Canada, notably The Good Lovelies and Oh Susanna. Interweaving original songs with works by Dylan, Mitchell, Neil Young and Gordon Lightfoot, the concert — released as both a CD and DVD — earned Dala a 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year and a 2011 Juno Award nomination for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year. “Dala seem bound for a loftier place where substance stands equal to style,” notes The Irish Times, which named Everyone Is Someone its 2009 album of the year. The Bluegrass Special adds that, “Dala writes terrific original songs and approaches its intelligent covers with respect for the originals and an understanding of how to bring a fresh perspective to the time-honored texts of great songwriters.” “There’s nothing pretentious about Dala’s music; it’s stripped down and laid bare,” says Andrew Craig, host of the CBC’s Canada Live, adding that, “it would be just as at home in a 1960s coffeehouse as it is now on the contemporary concert stage.”

Johnny Winter to appear in Davenport The River Music Experience is excited to announce the return of Blues legend Johnny Winter t o D a v e n p o r t . M r. Wi n t e r ’ s performance at John O’Donnell s t a d i u m i n 1 9 7 0 w a s re l e a s e d as a live album, and this year ’s show on Thursday, April 19th p ro m i s e s t o b e m e m o r a b l e a s w e l l . Ti c k e t s a re o n s a l e n o w for the April 19 show. Rolling Stone magazine has c a l l e d J o h n n y Wi n t e r o n e o f t h e g re a t e s t g u i t a r p l a y e r s o f all time. A legend and an icon, Johnny has jammed with guitar heavies Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Freddie K i n g , B u d d y G u y, D i c k e y Betts, and Duane Allman, and paved the way for fellow Texas superstars Stevie Ray Vaughan and ZZ Top. T h e Te x a s g u i t a r t r a d i t i o n runs deep. It's a gutsy school of blues playing, marked by thick tones, aggressive attack and tons of technique, all delivered in a flamboyant, swaggering style that is endemic to the Lone Star State. From T-Bone Walker and Clarence Gatemouth Brown on through Albert Collins and Freddie King, Billy Gibbons and t h e l a t e S t e v i e R a y Va u g h a n , the tradition of the Texas guitar slinger has lived on. One name that ranks atop that exclusive l i s t i s J o h n n y W i n t e r, t h e international ambassador for rocking Texas blues for the last thirty years. His latest Grammy nominated disc titled "I'm A Bluesman" o u t o n Vi r g i n R e c o r d s , a d d s t o h i s Te x a s - s i z e d re p u t a t i o n . For this release, Johnny has again paired with his longt i m e p ro d u c e r D i c k S h u r m a n ( R o b e r t C r a y, A l b e r t C o l l i n s , Roy Buchanan), as well as Tom H a m b r i d g e ( S u s a n Te d e s c h i , George Thorogood). Performing with him on this CD are members of his scorching roadtested touring band consisting of guitarist Paul Nelson, bassist Scott Spray, and newly added

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The Fox to host Human Nature Human Nature – The Motown S h o w, p r e s e n t e d b y S m o k e y Robinson, will hit the stage at the Fabulous Fox Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on April 10. Tickets are $56 and $32 and are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased at

the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111. Human Nature, Australia’s No. 1 pop vocal group with millions of albums sold worldwide, is storming America with their first-ever U.S. National tour, a new album release, The Motown Record, a spectacular PBS TV Special and a new DVD. The chart-topping male quartet is embarking on its first U.S. tour t h i s s p r i n g . “ H u m a n N a t u re : The Motown Show presented by Smokey Robinson” is a spectacular evening of entertainment, featuring Motown hits that leave audiences young and old dancing in the aisles and cheering for more. Paying tribute to the Motown sound, Human Nature’s distinctive versions of these ever-popular favorites represent everything audiences love about the songs, performed and arranged by four supremely talented young men who sing and dance their way through the Motown hit list. For more information on Human Nature, visit www. humannaturelive.com.

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Religion Try to focus on good news I’ll admit that while I remember World War II, I was a teenager and much of what I know came from those older and wiser than I was. I do recall all the rationing that took place…meat, sugar, shoes and gasoline. I recall the days in 7th and 8th grade when we were dismissed from class to canvas the neighborhood for scrap iron. I remember lots of things and most poignantly the constant loss of lives of our young men. Those were the days when banners hung in windows with a star reflecting each person from that household who was serving in the armed forces. When the star became a ‘gold’ star, it meant the loss of the life of one of those serving. That enough thinking about what ‘was’. I’m going to move on to what ‘is’.

Doris Gvillo This whole idea came to me as I read one of the articles in my Guidepost book that I ‘gift’ myself with each Christmas. The author of one of the pieces several months back was a gentleman who had served in World War II and was stationed in N. Africa waiting for the surge that would soon come. At that time there was someone called “Axis Sally” who broadcast radio messages to the troops. She was an American woman working for the enemy to destroy the morale of the troops and frighten them with all the knowledge she possessed. The author wrote he recalled many of the facts Axis Sally related proved to be true, but they were being used to demoralize and

frighten those serving who already knew and dreaded the battles that were to come. The reason this author wrote his devotional was to remind us all of a very important truth. Each generation of people face problems. I’m sure some of the problems are worse than others. But I think I’m being honest when I say we all face fears that sometimes hinder our ability to move ahead with confidence instead of fear. The author stated he was approaching his 88th birthday and had come to the realization that ‘bad news’ is still being broadcast. Just turn on our radios and we will hear of natural disasters all over the world. We will hear of the violence perpetrated by those who want to rule with fear and hate. We learn about the economic problems,

u n e m p l o y m e n t , b a n k r u p t c y, foreclosures, the violence in our society, news of war and on and on. Yes, fear is a very real part of our lives. But I guess the question we need to ask ourselves is this. Will we focus only on these facts that are for the most part ‘true’ or will we replace the fear with ‘trust’. Perhaps we’ll say we no longer trust governments, but there is a God who we can always trust, isn’t there? If we only focus our thoughts on the bad, the ugly, and the violent, however true they may be, then that diet of negative thoughts begins to threaten our peace of mind and our ability to move ahead. I very much enjoyed this gentleman’s conclusion to his devotion. He suggested that we open our hearts and minds to the

“Good News”. God awaits us. We need to ‘reconnect’ and find the power that will help us to live more confidently, and also to reach out to those in need. We, in spite of our limited ability, can make a difference in a hurting world. And, wouldn’t we all like to be the one spreading the ‘Good News’ rather than being one who sits back in fear and chooses not to act at all? I pray that each and every one of us can hear God’s voice above all the bitterness, hate, and tragedy that our daily news provides for us. It’s our choice. Will we focus only on the ‘bad’ or will we tune into the ‘Good News’ and try to make a difference in a world in pain?

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S.D. Legislature gives final approval to measure urging academic study of Bible in schools

young people know very little about the Bible, and schools can provide instruction on it without promoting religion, she said. "The Bible is alone in terms of its influence on Western civilization," she said. But Sen. Tom Hansen, R-Huron, said he opposes the measure because it could get government involved in religious issues. "I kind of follow the philosophy it's up to the state to regulate state things and it's up to the church to regulate church things," Hansen said. The measure encourages school districts to provide instruction that makes students familiar with the content, character and narratives of the Bible. It says the instruction also should make students aware of the role the Bible has played in the development of literature, art, culture and public discourse.

Doris Gvillo is a member of Eden United Church of Christ.

Religion briefs Jesus at mountaintop ski resort in U.S. allowed to stay after feds reverse statue's eviction HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A mountaintop Jesus statue can stay at a ski resort in the western U.S. state of Montana — for now. The religious statue, which has been on federal land since 1955, was allowed to remain in place for at least 10 more years after the U.S. Forest Service reversed its eviction order Tuesday. The initial decision came amid heated debate over the constitutional separation of church and state. The agency had faced criticism from religious groups, the state's congressman and residents after it decided last year to boot the Jesus statue from its hillside perch in the trees above Whitefish. After the agency's about-face, opponents promised a lawsuit within the week. They argue the statue's free placement on federal land is unconstitutional. The statue was placed by local members of the Knights of Columbus and has been a curiosity at the famed Big Mountain ski hill for decades, mystifying skiers with its appearance in the middle of the woods as they cruise down a popular run. Forest Service supervisor Chip Weber said the revised decision took into account that the statue is eligible for placement on National Register of Historic Places, and that no substantive concerns related to environmental conditions were found in about 95,000 comments received by the agency.

Virginia House panel backs "conscience clause" to let faith-based agencies deny adoptions by gays R I C H M O N D , Va . ( A P ) — Private, faith-based adoption agencies would be allowed to deny placement of a child if doing so would violate their

religious beliefs, including o p p o s i t i o n t o h o m o s e x u a l i t y, under legislation advanced by a Virginia House panel. T h e H e a l t h , We l f a r e a n d Institutions Committee voted 14-5 Tuesday to send Del. Todd Gilbert's "conscience clause" bill to the House floor. Gilbert, RWoodstock, said his bill protects religious freedom. T h e Vi rg i n i a B o a rd o f Social Services in December adopted regulations that allow discrimination based on personal factors, including gender, age, religion disability, sexual orientation and family status. Gilbert said it's important to convert those regulations into state law. Jeff Caruso, representing several Roman Catholic o rg a n i z a t i o n s , s p o k e i n f a v o r of the bill. Del. Joe Morrissey, D-Henrico, tried to ask Caruso w h a t ' s w ro n g w i t h p l a c i n g a child with "a loving gay couple," but the committee chairman intervened. "For him to have to defend why his church has such a belief, I don't think that's appropriate," said Del. Robert C. Orrock Sr., R-Spotsylvania. Morrissey urged the committee to reject the bill. "It strikes me as slightly more than outrageous," he said. "It's

Macedonian Orthodox Christian church set alight in latest inter-religious incident SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — An Orthodox Christian church was set alight in southern Macedonia amid religious tension between Christians and Muslims over a carnival in which Orthodox Christian men dressed as women in burqas and mocked the Quran, authorities said. Firefighters extinguished the fire late Monday in the two-centuryold Sveti Nikola church, known for its valuable icons. They said the roof of the church, near the town of Struga, was destroyed but its icons were not damaged. Hours before the fire, Muslim leaders had appealed for calm among community members. The Jan. 13 Vevcani festival p r o m p t e d a n g r y, s o m e t i m e s violent demonstrations by Muslims, who make up 33 percent of the country's 2.1 million population and accuse the majority of stoking hatred against them.

PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A measure encouraging South Dakota schools to provide academic instruction on the Bible has won final approval from the state Legislature amid criticism from some lawmakers that it could blur the line between government and religion. The Senate voted 25-10 on Monday to pass the non-binding resolution, which has no force of law. The House passed the measure last week. Sen. Elizabeth Kraus, R-Rapid City, said students need to learn about the Bible because it permeates culture, laws and literature. Many

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From left are: "Frost" by Melissa Y. Peterson, medium – photography; "Fourch La Fave River" by Robin Street-Morris, medium – watercolor and pastel and "Shenandoah Fungal Beauty" by Sherry Turpenoff, medium – fiber

Everyone's welcome – from beginner to professional Edwardsville Arts Center presents juried show By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

pproximately 65 pieces of artwork from 40 different artists in a range of mediums and styles will be on display at the Edwardsville Arts Center as part of the gallery's latest exhibition. EAC: TWO Juried Show, the EAC's second annual all media juried art show, will open with a special reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 and will run through March 6. Unlike other exhibitions, anyone is free to submit their artwork for consideration into the Juried Show. Robin Hirsch, gallery director and associate director of Art St. Louis. is this year's juror. This exhibition gives budding artists and professionals alike the opportunity to gain exposure, as well as giving viewers a chance to see a variety of artwork created using different mediums and different artistic styles. A total of 141 individual pieces of work were entered into the competition by 60 different

artists. Hirsch narrowed that number down to the final total of 65 pieces by 40 different artists. Dennis DeToye, EAC board member, said this show is particularly exciting because anybody can enter almost any type of art. "You never know what you're going to get. It could be something completely out of left field," said DeToye. DeToye said offering a juried show is important because it opens the gallery to people who might not otherwise get their work shown. "It opens the gallery space to any artist who wants to participate. Normally, we would have shows that would show just one artist, but this show makes (the gallery) available to anybody, beginner and seasoned artists," said DeToye. DeToye said offering this type of access to a gallery is particularly important for students at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, who are just beginning to build their portfolios and gain experience showing their work. Pat Quinn, EAC board director and interim gallery director, agreed. She added that this type of show also allows high school and younger students to see the gallery and what is available to

them. "They have come in to visit and see what's going on with other artists, both professional and non-professional and what's going on in the community and just learn about it," said Quinn. The only type of artwork that was not eligible for consideration was anything web-based. DeToye said this was because all of the work featured must be able to be displayed physically within the gallery. Otherwise, it was anything goes. "I think it's going to be a pretty exceptional show from what I've seen," said Quinn. Additionally, artwork from Liberty Middle School will be on display in the Student Gallery. The Edwardsville Arts Center is located at 6165 Center Grove Road (on the campus of Edwardsville High School) in Edwardsville. Hours are Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3.p.m. The gallery is closed Sunday through Tuesday. For more information about the EAC and upcoming exhibitions, call 655-0337 or visit www.artforedwardsville.com. You can also check out the EAC's Facebook page under The Edwardsville Arts Center and follow its updates on Twitter.

Founded in 1997, the St. Charles County Symphony Society is a multi-faceted ensemble, performing classical and modern repertoire, chamber concerts and a summer "POPS" series. The St. Charles Symphony Society enjoys serving the St. Charles area through its free musical concerts. The Orchestra performs in a variety of community locations including area universities and schools, churches, plazas, and parks. The Orchestra also performs in a variety of musical styles: from traditional symphonies to seasonal pops concerts. Javier Mendoza Friday, March 9, 2012 – Show begins at 7:30 pm; Doors open at 6:30 pm Tickets: $15 general admission $10 Foundry member To purchase tickets, visit www.foundryartcentre.org or call 636.255.0270 Singer-songwriter, guitarist, storyteller: Singing in both English and Spanish, Javier Mendoza performs in a pop-rock style with a powerful voice and lyrics. Always turning heads, always full of energy, always the entertainer, Mendoza’s charismatic personality is reflected in his zesty, Latin-tinged performances.

spring. Tosh Tour Twenty Twelve will travel nationwide starting on Thursday, April 5 in Austin, Texas, at the Bass Concert Hall. During the show's hiatus break, the tour will be hitting at least 17 cities with additional shows to be announced. T h e f o u r t h s e a s o n o f “ To s h . 0 ” c u r re n t l y a i r s o n Tuesday nights at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT and consists of 30 episodes to air in three installments throughout 2012 (January-March; May-July; September-November). The series premiered on June 4, 2009 and features the r a z o r- s h a r p h u m o r a n d b i t i n g ( m o re ) c o m m e n t a r y from comedian Daniel Tosh and delves into all aspects o f t h e I n t e r n e t f ro m t h e a b s o l u t e l y a b s u rd t o t h e incredibly ingenious in this weekly, topical series. Each e p i s o d e i n c l u d e s To s h g i v i n g s u b j e c t s o f n o t o r i o u s viral videos a second chance to redeem themselves from the embarrassment with which they have become synonymous with their very own "Web Redemption." A break-out ratings success for COMEDY CENTRAL, "Tosh.0" posted a 3.0 adults 18-49 rating and averaged 4.3 million total viewers across its third season (up +63 percent vs. season two). Among adults 18-34 “Tosh” was the #1 comedy series in cable for 2011 and the No. 1 entertainment (non-sports) program on Tuesday nights in all of television among men 18-24. The purest of multiplatform hits, the "Tosh.0" blog grew to a weekly average of nearly 2 million unique visitors by season's end. Tickets are $39.50, $49.50, $59.50 and are on sale now at LiveNation.com, Ticketmaster.com. The Ford Box Office at the Scottrade Center, or charge by phone (800) 745-3000. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.

Artistic adventures Foundry Art Centre announces schedule

The Foundry Art Centre is a fine arts gallery overlooking the Missouri River at 520 North Main Center, in the Frenchtown district of Historic St. Charles. The Foundry features a Smithsonian-caliber art gallery hosting national juried exhibitions plus 20 working artist studios where visitors can watch the creative process and buy art directly from the artists. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday 10 am to 8 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday noon to 4 pm. Admission is free, and donations are welcome. For more information, call (636) 255-0270 or visit www. foundryartcentre.org. CLASSES Explore the Arts at the Foundry Art Centre. If you've ever wanted to find your niche or dabble in something new and unfamiliar, this is your opportunity. All classes are taught by artists who work in each discipline. The Foundry Art Centre has a broad student base interested in learning new and exciting things within the arts. If you are an artist who would like to share your talent and teach at our facility, please contact Angela at angela@foundryartcentre.org. Art Studio Tuesdays through April 3, 2012 - 4:00 until 5:15 pm Mixed Media Thursdays through April 5, 2012 - 4:00 until 5:15 pm EVENTS Saturday, March 3, 2012 – Show begins at 7:00 pm; Doors open 6:00 pm Tickets: Admission is FREE to the public

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Tosh to appear at the Peabody Opera House Live Nation welcomes Daniel Tosh to the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis, MO on Saturday, April 21th at 7:00 p.m. On the season premiere episode of "Tosh.0," Daniel Tosh announced that he will be going out on tour this

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The Arts Something for everyone COCA lines up a variety of activities By RENATA PIPKIN Of The Edge The COCA Family Theatre Series presents two weekends of engaging theatre and musical performances designed for families with young children. These “non-shushing” shows have received critical and audience acclaim across the country (and beyond!) and provide a wonderful introduction to the arts. Folkways recording artist Elizabeth Mitchell and her band perform, for the first time, in St. Louis. She has been recording and performing music for children since 1998. Mitchell’s 2006 release "You Are My Little Bird" was named best children’s album by Amazon.com and her five albums have attracted fans of all ages. Mitchell, from upstate New York, has collaborated with musicians including Levon Helm, Dan Zanes, Ella Jenkins and Ziggy Marley. She regularly performs with her husband, Daniel Littleton, violinist Jean Cook and her daughter. Mitchell’s music combines traditional, bluegrass and folk. Showtimes are Friday, March 2 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 3 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., and Sunday, March 4 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are from $14 to $18. M e r m a i d T h e a t re o f N o v a Scotia returns to COCA with a triple bill of Eric Carle favorites - "The Very Hungry Caterpillar;" "Brown Bear What Do You See?" and "Papa Get The Moon For Me." Treasured Stories by Eric Carle uses music, stunning visual effects and innovative puppetry in a striking production that captivates young audience members and adults alike. Best appreciated by children 3 - 8 and their parents. Showtimes are Friday, March 16 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, March 17 at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are from $14 to $20. Performances conclude with a Q&A with performers. Due to time constraints, there are no Q&As after Sunday 1:30 performances. Children are encouraged to wear their PJs on Friday nights. Other upcoming events at COCA

include: February 17-18 -- COCA Theatre Company (CTC) Auditions for "Missing" Students ages 10-18 may audition for COCA’s acting ensemble that will present "Missing" by Charles Way, directed by Shawna Flanigan. "Missing" will be performed March 23 and 24 at COCA. Young actors should prepare a monologue and bring a resume and headshot/ p h o t o . S t u d e n t s re h e a r s e a t COCA on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. If cast, students pay a $195 participation fee; needbased financial aid is available for those who qualify. "Missing" is a contemporary, urban retelling of "Hansel and Gretel," co-commissioned by Theatre Iolo and Germany’s Theater Consol. Auditions are Friday, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. or Saturday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. March 4 -- First Sundays Open Studio Children (3 and over) explore collage, book art, watercolor and paper mache under the guidance of COCA’s visual arts instructors. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. First Sundays of the month from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Cost is $8. Register at the door. March 7 - April 29 -Photographer Rose Eichenbaum Rose Eichenbaum is one o f t h e m o s t re s p e c t e d d a n c e photographers and photographic portraiture artists working today. Her work is regularly included in national publications like Dance Magazine, Pointe, and Dance Spirit, among others. She is the author of "Masters of Movement: Portraits of America’s Great Choreographers," " T h e D a n c e r Wi t h i n - I n t i m a t e Conversations with Great Dancers," and "The Actor Within." One of the most respected photojournalists in the dance field today, Eichenbaum has dedicated much of her career to researching, documenting and investigating artistic creativity. She has lectured about the creative process at universities, conferences,

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Elizabeth Mitchell festivals and arts institutions across the country. New York Times Dance Critic Jennifer Dunning said, “Eichenbaum’s firsthand knowledge of dance, her passion for dancing and the people who do it, and her appreciation of the minutiae of lives, both everyday and Olympian, all combine to open windows onto the soul of dance and the lives of those who helped to define and shape the art in 20thcentury America.” On Wednesday, March 7 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., photographers and photography enthusiasts (ages 17 and over) will have an opportunity to hear how this nationally acclaimed portrait photographer captures the essence of artists’ personalities. Participants are welcome to bring examples of their own portrait photography to ignite discussion and for critique. Cost is $15, and participants should register at www.cocastl. org. Thursday, March 8, Rose Eichenbaum shares with artists and aspiring artists from all disciplines her insights into cultivating one’s creative impulse and stimulating imagination. Event runs from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at COCA, and is free and open to the public.

Friday, March 9 at 6 p.m. is the opening reception for Eichenbaum’s exhibition that focuses on celebrated actors, dancers and choreographers. The artist’s remarks are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the Millstone Gallery at COCA, and the exhibit runs through April 29. March 23 - 24 COCA Theatre Company (CTC) presents "Missing" COCA’s student theatre company presents Charles Way’s "Missing," directed by Shawna Flanigan. Wi n n e r o f t h e 2 0 1 0 G e r m a n Children’s Theatre Award, "Missing" is a contemporary, urban retelling of "Hansel and Gretel," cocommissioned by Theatre Iolo and Germany’s Theater Consol. Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at COCA. Cost is $8 ($6 for students with ID). April 1 -- First Sundays Open Studio Children (3 and over) explore collage, book art, watercolor and paper mache under the guidance of COCA’s visual arts instructors. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. First Sundays of the month from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at COCA, 524 Trinity Ave., St. Louis, MO. Cost is $8. Register at

the door. April 13-14 -- Open Call- COCA Summer Musical: "Legally Blonde" Children and teens ages 12 - 18 are invited to audition for "Legally Blonde," with music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin and book by Heather Hach. Students should prepare 32 bars of a song and provide sheet music and a headshot/photo. COCA’s Summer Camp Musical i s d i re c t e d b y G r a c e A u s t i n , with musical direction by Phil Woodmore, and choreography by Lee Nolting and Chris Page. Auditions are Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at COCA. Actors must be available for rehearsals afternoons/ evenings and some weekends. Students cast will be asked to pay a participation fee of $295; financial aid is available to those who qualify. Performances are July 20 - 21. April 20-22 -- Allegro Showcase COCA’s teen vocal ensemble performs its end of season showcase. Saturday at 5:30 p.m. at COCA. Tickets are $8 ($6 for students with ID). For more information on COCA or upcoming events, visit www.cocastl. org or call 725.6555.

Wash. U. to host "Radio Free Emerson" Cheat on your wife. Betray your colleagues. The moral thing to do is whatever makes you feel good. When a beloved radio talk-show host dies, his son highjacks the station’s memorial broadcast to preach an inflammatory reading of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Self-Reliance. So begins "|Radio Free Emerson," a loose adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s The Wild Duck by contemporary playwright Paul Grellong. T h i s m o n t h , Wa s h i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t y ’ s Performing Arts Department (PAD) in Arts & Sciences will present Grellong’s witty interrogation of truth and its consequences in the A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17 and 18, and at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19. Performances continue the following weekend, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26. Tickets are $15, or $10 for students, seniors and WUSTL faculty and staff. Tickets are available through the Edison Theatre Box Office and all MetroTix outlets. The A.E. Hotchner Studio Theatre is located in the Mallinckrodt Center, 6445 Forsyth Blvd. For more information, call (314) 935-6543. Set in Rhode Island in 1999, the story begins with the death of Edward Gregory, a popular Providence broadcaster and selfhelp guru. His estranged son, Al, has spent the last several years on a lobster boat in Maine, interpreting and evangelizing Self-

Reliance to crewmates, but returns home for Edward’s funeral and an on-air farewell. When his eulogy devolves into a philosophical rant, Al strikes an unexpected spark with listeners and inherits his father ’s timeslot. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Al’s unvarnished truthtelling provokes dire consequences for those around him — particularly Henry, an old friend and enthusiastic disciple; and Gina, Henry’s wife and Al’s reluctant producer. “Al preaches an extreme version of Emerson’s ideas,” says Pannill Camp, assistant professor in the PAD. “He encourages callers to defy social conventions, to take liberties with their marriages and personal relationships,

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and to be guided only by their own consciences. “Al is absolutely confident in his own worldview,” Camp adds. “He doesn’t hesitate to tell other people exactly what they should be doing.” Camp met Grellong while directing The Wild Duck at Brown University in 1999. (The playwright, then an undergraduate, co-starred as patriarch Hialmer Ekdal.) He notes that, despite updates of setting and century, Grellong’s retelling retains significant “Ibsen DNA.” “There’s a similar dramatic structure,” Camp says. In both plays, “a young couple in a fundamentally solid relationship is confronted by an external force representing an idealistic philosophy.”

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The Arts Arts calendar Thursday, Feb. 16 Judy Pfaff: "Recent Work", David Bruno Gallery (Main Gallery), St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 3. David Burns Smith: The Longshot, The PSTL Gallery, St. Louis, 10:30 a.m., Runs through May 12. Christodoulos Panayiotou: One Thousand and One Days, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through April 22. Belinda Lee: Inside Out/Outside In, COCA, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26 West Side Story, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26 A Midsummer Night's Dream, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m., Runs through March 4 Awards of Excellence 2012, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26

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Judy Pfaff: "Recent Work", David Bruno Gallery (Main Gallery), St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 3. David Burns Smith: The Longshot, The PSTL Gallery, St. Louis, 10:30 a.m., Runs through May 12. Christodoulos Panayiotou: One Thousand and One Days, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 22. Belinda Lee: Inside Out/ O u t s i d e I n , COCA, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26 West Side Story, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26 A Midsummer Night's Dream, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through March 4 Awards of Excellence 2012, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00

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Artist Reception: Fusion Handcrafts, Lost Arts & Antiques, Edwardsville, 3 to 6 p.m. Reflections of the Buddha, Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 10. David Burns Smith: The Longshot, The PSTL Gallery, St. Louis, 10:30 a.m., Runs through May 12. Judy Pfaff: "Recent Work", David Bruno Gallery (Main Gallery), St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 3. Christodoulos Panayiotou: One Thousand and One Days, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 22. Belinda Lee: Inside Out/Outside In, COCA, St. Louis, noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26

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West Side Story, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26 A Midsummer Night's Dream, Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m., Runs through March 4 Shen Yun, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Awards of Excellence 2012, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26

Sunday, Feb. 19 Christodoulos Panayiotou: One Thousand and One Days, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through April 22. Belinda Lee: Inside Out/Outside In, COCA, St. Louis, noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26 West Side Story, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26 A Midsummer Night's Dream,

Grandel Theatre, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m., Runs through March 4 Shen Yun, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Awards of Excellence 2012, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, noon to 4:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26

Monday, Feb. 20 Belinda Lee: Inside Out/Outside In, COCA, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26

Tuesday, Feb. 21 David Burns Smith: The Longshot, The PSTL Gallery, St. Louis, 10:30 a.m., Runs through May 12. Christodoulos Panayiotou: One Thousand and One Days, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 22. Belinda Lee: Inside Out/Outside In, COCA, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Feb. 26

The Arts Artistic adventures Art museum caters to families on Sundays The Saint Louis Art Museum presents Crazy about Color for Family Sundays in February. Bring the entire family to the Museum for free art-inspired fun on the Sundays of Feb. 19 and 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Visit the museum to learn about the broad spectrum of color that surrounds us every day. Each Sunday this month, families will visit the Museum’s galleries to explore color and observe how and why artists choose to use certain tones. Participants will then mix and match across the color wheel, creating their own work of art to take home. The Museum offers free, handson art activities and a lively 30minute family tour through the galleries every Sunday afternoon. Each month’s activities focus on a different, family-friendly theme. Family Tour leaves at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.slam. org. Family Sundays are sponsored by The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation. Additional support is provided by Macy’s. The Saint Louis Art Museum is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive art museums with collections that include works of art of exceptional quality from virtually every culture and time period. Areas of notable depth include Oceanic art, pre-Columbian art, ancient Chinese bronzes and European and American art of the late 19th and 20th centuries, with particular strength in 20th-century German art. The Museum offers a full range of exhibitions and educational programming generated independently and in collaboration with local, national and international partners. Admission to the Saint Louis Art Museum is free to all every day. For more information about the Saint Louis Art Museum, call 314.721.0072 or visit www.slam.org.

Peabody to host “Fiddler on the Roof” “Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as...as a ‘Fiddler on the Roof’” announces Tevye, a humble milkman from the Russian village of Anatevka. And so begins a tale of love and laughter, devotion and defiance...and changing traditions. “Fiddler on the Roof” the Tony Award winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its North American Tour. In what is a huge theatrical feat, audiences will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Jerome Robbins’ original Broadway direction and choreography, starring veteran actor John Preece. Tevye’s wrestling with the new customs of a younger generation is punctuated by an unforgettable score that weaves the haunting strains of “Sunrise, Sunset” and the rousing “If I Were A Rich Man” with the exuberant “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and triumphant “Tradition.” When his daughters choose suitors who defy his idea of a proper match, Tevye comes to realize, through a series of incidents that are at once comic and bittersweet, that his children

will begin traditions of their own. At the story’s close, the villagers of Anatevka are forced to leave their homes and even the sturdy mores that have guided everyday life begin to crumble. Paradoxically, it is the enforced loss of the rigid traditions and home life that Tevye has tried so tenaciously to preserve that leads the family to reconcile and draw closer still. A perennial hit since it first opened in 1964, “Fiddler on the Roof” has enjoyed critical acclaim for bringing to the stage a poignant story about the enduring bonds of the family. Now, the National Touring production of this timeless musical brings the wit and wisdom of Tevye and his family to audiences throughout North America. Mr. Preece has performed in “Fiddler on the Roof” over 3,400 times, more than 1,700 of which were in the role of Tevye the milkman, this production marks Mr. Preece’s 10th national tour of “Fiddler on the Roof” “Fiddler on the Roof” will be at Peabody Opera House for seven performances April 3 – 8. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. and are available at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com. Visit PeabodyOperaHouse.com for more details.

Productions planned at Black Box Theatre Max & Louie Productions will feature two plays in its 2012 season, the St. Louis premiere of The New Century by Paul Rudnick and The Violet Hour by Richard Greenberg, both being staged at COCA’s intimate Black Box Theatre (524

Trinity Avenue, University City, MO 63130). The New Century will be directed by Ted Gregory, and stars Peggy Billo, Alan Knoll, Joshua Nash Payne, Laura Sexauer and Stellie Siteman. The show runs May 10th through May 20th, tickets now on sale at www.maxandlouie.com or at COCA Box Office at 314-725-6555. This provocative and outrageous comedy features a collection of hilarious characters, including a Long Island Jewish mother, the selfproclaimed “Most loving Mother of all time”, who belongs to a support group for Parents of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, the Transgendered, the Questioning, the Curious, the Creatively Concerned, and Others; a flamboyant, colorful, late-night Florida cable show host, hounded out of New York by the New Gay Order, who has never fallen out of love with the idea of being gay in its Cinema-size, Technicolor sense; and a craft-crazy Midwestern woman whose wacky projects, including crocheting evening gowns for cats and competitive cake decorating, distract her thoughts from the son she lost to AIDS. All these poignant and hilarious people collide under surprising and comical circumstances, providing evidence of just where our new century might be heading. The second play in the 2012 season will be The Violet Hour by Richard Greenberg, directed by Sydnie Grosberg Ronga. Performances will take place August 23rd through September 2nd at COCA. For more information please visit www. maxandlouie.com. A magic machine lets publishers see into the future, if only… “A wonderful new work…of serious whimsy, of glittering style and dark substance…The Violet Hour

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balances heights of wit with depths of feeling.”—NY Times. The New Century performances are May 10th-20th on WednesdaysSaturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm and 7:30pm. Tickets available at www.maxandlouie.com and at COCA Box Office by phone 314-7256555. $30 for General Admission tickets, discounts for students, seniors, groups of 20+ for $25, Student Rush available 30 minutes prior to show time for $15.

Touhill to host Stuffed and Unstrung Stuffed and Unstrung, a live show that lets loose provocative elements of comedic improvisation on stage with a bunch of puppets, will make its St. Louis debut Friday, February 17, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Show time is 8 p.m. in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall. This adults-only improv show is from Henson Alternative, the edgy brand of the Jim Henson Company. Stuffed and Unstrung was created by Brian Henson, the son of legendary Muppet patriarch Jim, and improvisational guru Patrick Bristow, who hosts and directs the show. With live musical accompaniment and Bristow as host, Stuffed and Unstrung features a cast of six

puppeteers in an uninhibited live puppet performance, as never seen before. This production serves up “two shows in one” as the hilarious puppet action is projected on large screens flanking the stage, while the puppeteers display their skillful talents below all in full view of the audience. S t u ff e d a n d U n s t r u n g i s a m a d c a p m u l t i m e d i a ro m p i n which the skilled art of puppetry and comedic intelligent nonsense collide. Unpredictable, irreverent and rebellious, it’s never the same show twice as a team of expert puppeteers sets off on a trail of twisted sketches and songs at breakneck pace while interaction with the audience prompts the spontaneous storylines unfolding on stage. Stuffed and Unstrung has been touring the world since its inception in 2005 and played Off-Broadway at Union Square Theatre for a 10-week run spring 2010. Tickets for Stuffed and Unstrung are $65 (Gold Circle), $40 and $30. The Gold Circle ticket experience for this performance includes a post-show meet and greet with Bristow. They are on sale now at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill. org; or by phone at 314-516-4949. The Touhill’s Ticket Office is located at One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121.

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Travel briefs American art takes the stage at the Louvre

The Poughkeepsie Journal reports that CSX Railroad will sell Walkway Over the Hudson several pieces of land that will connect the walkway and the trail. That will provide a recreational resource envisioned for years stretching from East Fishkill north to the City of Poughkeepsie and into Ulster County. The deal between CSX and the non-profit Walkway group was negotiated with the assistance of Sen. Charles Schumer. Construction of the trail extension is to begin in the spring. The walkway has drawn more than 1.2 million visitors since it opened in 2009. It’s operated as a New York state park.

PARIS (AP) — American tourists fill the galleries of the Louvre Museum, yet American art is surprisingly scarce. Paris’ premier museum and three U.S. art institutions are seeking to change that with an exhibit tracing the birth of American landscape painting and its influences. “As soon as I arrived at the Louvre, I noticed that American art was not displayed at the level it merits,” said Louvre director Henri Loyrette. Even the exhibit’s English-French melange of a name breaks tradition: It’s called “New Frontier: l’art americain entre au Louvre,” or “American Art Enters the Louvre.” It focuses on Thomas Cole, a pioneer of the Hudson River School of American landscape painters of the 19th century. Cole’s “The Cross in Solitude,” from 1845 and in the Louvre collection, is joined by other loaned works including “The Last of the Mohicans” and work of his disciples. The other partners in the exhibit are Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Arkansas, and Chicago’s Terra Foundation for American Art. Curator Guillaume Faroult described how Cole and fellow painter Asher Durand drew inspiration from a 19th century visit to the Louvre, home of centuries of artwork by European and other masters. The exhibit includes paintings that influenced Cole’s work. The show includes conferences and projects aimed at improving the French public’s knowledge of early American art. The exhibit, which opened Saturday, runs through April 16.

Rocky Mountain National Park says 2011 3rd busiest on record ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo. (AP) — Rocky Mountain National Park says more than 3.3 million people visited the park in 2011 — the third highest year on record. Park visits peaked in 2000 at nearly 3.4 million, followed by 1999. Park officials say July is the busiest month, followed by August, September and June.

LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — The Kauai Visitors Bureau plans to track the effect of a Golden Globe-winning film on the island’s tourism industry. Scenes from “The Descendants” were filmed on Kauai and Oahu. In the movie, George Clooney stars as a land baron who tries to re-connect with his daughters after his wife suffers a boating accident off Waikiki. The Garden Island (http://bit.ly/w491gX ) reported Tuesday the bureau plans to track the film’s effect on tourism throughout the year. Executive Director Sue Kanoho says the bureau has been able to tie tourism with previous movies filmed on the island. Roberts Hawaii offers a Kauai movie tour. The company says it has added a stop at Tahiti Nui, where Clooney’s character shares a drink with his cousin, played by Beau Bridges.

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (AP) — The Walkway Over the Hudson, a former railroad bridge turned into a scenic recreational trail, is getting a long-sought link to the Dutchess Rail Trail.

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — Yosemite National Park officials say lowering the number of permits to Half Dome is the best option for maintaining the wilderness character at the popular hiking spot. Officials recommended a 300-per-day limit in their draft of the Half Dome Trail Stewardship Plan released Tuesday, following years of study. Last year, officials instituted a lottery system that allows 400 hikers per day to tackle the 400-foot ascent up the granite shoulder of the dome. Before that, as many as 1,200 park visitors would attempt the popular hike each day, creating congested and dangerous conditions on the cables that provide handholds on the slick granite. Public comment on the report will be accepted through March 15. Other options on the table range from requiring no permits at all to removing the safety cables.

Georgia launches 2012 travel guide, Kauai Visitors Bureau to track effect tourism campaign of movie ATLANTA (AP) — The country music trio Lady Antebellum

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“Man on a Ledge”

This so-called thriller about a disgraced cop who threatens to jump off a building to divert attention from a heist going on across the street isn’t even implausible in a fun way. You see a movie like “Ocean’s 11” or “Tower Heist” (which is thematically similar to this with its wily have-nots stealing from the filthy-rich haves) and you suspend some disbelief because they have an irresistible, knowingly giddy energy about them. “Man on a Ledge” is so cliched and reheated, it almost feels like a parody of a generic action picture — only no one seems to be in on the joke. Director Asger Leth’s film plods along with its trash-talking New York cops and its forensic evidence and its elaborate surveillance systems. Every few minutes, a new star you recognize shows up: Edward Burns, Elizabeth Banks, Kyra Sedgwick, Ed Harris. At the center is a bland Sam Worthington doing a horrible job of disguising his Australian accent. He stars as Nick Cassidy, a fugitive who insists he was wrongly imprisoned for stealing a $40 million diamond from Harris’ reptilian real-estate tycoon. As Nick teeters along a ledge on the 21st floor of the Roosevelt Hotel in midtown Manhattan, stalling for time while toying with Banks as a scarred police negotiator, Nick’s brother Joey (Jamie Bell) and Joey’s stereotypically saucy Latina girlfriend Angie (Genesis Rodriguez) are trying to pull off a real burglary across the street. RATED: PG-13 for violence and brief strong language. RUNNING TIME: 102 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.

“Contraband”

Yes, this follows the tried-and-true One Last Job formula. Yes, Mark Wahlberg is nestled deep within his comfort zone as a former master criminal who’s lived a dangerous life and gone straight. Still, this is a solid genre picture that knows exactly what it is, has no delusions of grandeur and carries out its task in entertaining and occasionally even suspenseful fashion. Based on the 2008 Icelandic film “Reykjavik-Rotterdam” and directed by that movie’s star, Baltasar Kormakur, “Contraband” features Wahlberg as Chris Farraday, a one-time expert smuggler who’s now living a quiet life as a security consultant in the New Orleans suburbs with his hairstylist wife, Kate (Kate Beckinsale), and their two young sons. When Kate’s younger brother (Caleb Landry Jones) botches a run for a volatile local drug dealer (Giovanni Ribisi, tatted, high-pitched and squirrelly) while pulling into the Port of New Orleans, Chris must come out of retirement to make up the loss to this madman. His scheme involves shipping down to Panama City to bring back millions in counterfeit bills; not only does this not go according to plan, it spins wildly out of control. Rated: R for violence, pervasive language and brief drug use. Running time: 109 minutes. Associated Press ranking; Two and a half stars out of four.

“Big Miracle”

If a movie is cheesy and knows it’s cheesy — if it embraces the soft, gooey texture and pungent aroma of its own fromage — does that make it any more palatable as a meal? That is the question to ponder while watching this rousing, feel-good, family-friendly animal adventure which has the added benefit of being based on a true story. It’s a weird hodgepodge, mixing the large cast and the melodrama of a 1970s disaster movie with the small-town quirkiness of “Northern Exposure,” with just a touch of the big-haired ambition of “Broadcast News.” At its center are three gray whales — a mother, father and baby who found themselves trapped within the quickly forming Arctic ice near Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost point in the United States, in 1988. The effort to free them in the open water brought together a disparate alliance of environmental

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What's at the Wildey Feb. 16 – 8 p.m. – Little River Band Feb. 18 – 8 p.m. – Have U Heard - A Tribute to Pat Metheny with Tom Byrne/Ralph Butler Feb. 24 – 6 p.m. – The Winter Concert Series presents Fiddleback Feb. 25 – 6:30 p.m. – "The High and the Mighty " Feb. 25 – 9 p.m. – "Donovan's Reef" Feb. 26 – 6 p.m. – Hollywood's Biggest Night of the Year on the Wildey Screen March 1 – 10:30 a.m. – The Gary Dammer Sextet Coffee Concert March 3 – 8 p.m. – Anthony Gomes, Blues Guitarist March 9 – 8 p.m. – Hotel California – "The Original Eagles Tribute Band" March 23 – 6 p.m. – The Winter Concert Series presents "The SIUE Jazz Faculty" March 24 – 7:30 p.m. – The Brandon Holland Project March 30 – 7:30 p.m. – The Called to Love Tour April 13 – 8 p.m. – The Return of Pure Prairie League and Brewer & ShipleyConcertFor ticket information, visit www. wildeytheatre.com activists, oil executives, journalists, native people and even the Soviets toward the end of the Cold War, and it fascinated viewers worldwide. John Krasinski plays Adam, the boyishly enthusiastic local TV reporter who breaks the story. He gets some help from an adorable little native boy (Ahmaogak Sweeney) who looks up to him as a big brother as well as from his idealistic ex-girlfriend, Greenpeace leader Rachel (Drew Barrymore). But soon everyone’s invading this small, remote town for a piece of the action, which sets up all the fish-out-ofwater scenarios you’d expect. Ted Danson and Kristen Bell are among the ensemble cast. RATED: PG for language. RUNNING TIME: 107 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

“Chronicle”

It owes a great debt to the found-footage conceit of “The Blair Witch Project,” has some of the aesthetic and tonal touches of “Cloverfield” and probes the same sorts of philosophical notions about the burden of power that serve as the basis for the “X-Men” series. And yet, “Chronicle” still has enough energy and ingenuity to serve as thrilling entertainment all its own. First-time feature director Josh Trank and writer Max Landis (as in son-of-John) have come up with a clever way to tell a hand-held, point-of-view story without relying on the same old grainy, headache-inducing shaky-cam techniques: The camera can levitate. Because the three teenagers who take turns operating it have acquired the power of telekinesis. These are three recognizable high school types: nerdy loner Andrew (Dane DeHaan), popular athlete Steve (Michael B. Jordan) and Matt (Alex Russell), Andrew’s cousin who falls somewhere in the middle of the social hierarchy. One night in the woods outside a party, they discover a hole in the ground and decide to explore it. Since Andrew chronicles everything with his video camera, he documents what they find: some sort of glowing cosmic thing which fascinates them, and also gives them the ability to move and manipulate things with their minds. Rather than embark on some important superhero adventure, they do what regular kids would do. They mess with people at Wal-Mart. The third act goes a little haywire, though, especially as the camera device collapses in favor of various points of view.

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RATED: PG-13 for intense action and violence, thematic material, some language, sexual content and teen drinking. RUNNING TIME: 84 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Kill List”

This morphs subtly but devastatingly from an uncomfortable domestic drama to a brutally violent hit-man thriller to a whatthe-hell-just-happened? exploration of a primal, paranoid nightmare. Or is what we’re seeing real? Director and co-writer Ben Wheatley slyly gives nothing away, but rather has enough faith in his challenging material and in his audience to let us debate the meaning of the ending and fill in the blanks for ourselves. And his skillful cast of actors, who improvised much of the dialogue, absolutely sell it with an abiding naturalism, even as the film turns disturbing and outlandishly dark. “Kill List” begins as a slice of life within a modern British family, but from the start, Wheatley creates a sense of unease through camerawork that feels a little too intimate and jump cuts between disconnected moments. Jay (Neil Maskell) is an ex-soldier and unemployed assassin who’s still reeling eight months after a job that went wrong in Kiev. He and his wife, Shel (the beautiful MyAnna Buring), argue about all the same things normal married couples argue about as they raise their 7-year-old son. By grounding the film in such a prosaic, relatable way early on as Wheatley and co-writer Amy Jump do, it only makes the transition toward the extreme climax seem like even more of an impressive feat. Jay’s partner, Gal (the fascinating Michael Smiley) comes to him with a new assignment that will get him back in business. RATED: Not rated but contains graphic violence, disturbing images, nudity, language and smoking. RUNNING TIME: 95 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

“The Woman in Black”

Though it nearly suffocates under the mounting weight of its gothic kitsch — an abandoned house, child ghosts, spooky dolls, oh my! — James Watkins’ thriller nevertheless summons ornately-crafted, old-fashioned suspense. In his first post-Potter film, Daniel Radcliffe stars as the struggling, widowed London lawyer Arthur Kipps. Still grieving the loss of his wife in childbirth, Kipps — leaving his 4-year-old son behind — is dispatched to a remote British village to put in order the estate of the recently deceased Alice Drablow. The town is thick with suspicion and foreboding. So well do the townspeople know the tragedy of lost children (their deaths always accompanied by a dark, mysterious character), that whimpering comes even from their parrots. Kipps is to sort a classically menacing Victorian mansion where apparitions and frightful reflections mount as he digs into the past. His lone village friend is Samuel Daily, played by the always excellent Ciaran Hinds. (Janet McTeer plays his loopy wife.) Adapted from Susan Hill’s novel, it’s the second release from the reconstituted Hammer Film Productions, which churned out lush gothics in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Watkins’ film, nifty and taught, is a worthy enough heir to that tradition, even if its basic clichis threaten to overwhelm it. As a wand-less detective, Radcliff comports himself well, playing Kipps with downcast desperation, conflicted between striving for the future of his son or grimly wallowing in the memory of his wife. RATED: PG-13 for thematic material and violence, disturbing images. RUNNING TIME: 95 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

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"The Woman in Black" summons suspense By JAKE COYLE Associated Press “The Woman in Black” very nearly suffocates under the mounting weight of its gothic kitsch — an abandoned house, child ghosts, spooky dolls, oh my! — but nevertheless summons ornately crafted, oldfashioned suspense. This is the second film for British director James Watkins, whose previous “Eden Lake” gathered an intriguing story about class out of a confrontation in the woods between a vacationing couple (Michael Fassbender and Kelly Reilly) and a violent gang of youths. Watkins prefers the term “thriller” to “horror,” and by these two films, it’s obvious

he’s interested in using fright for more than just shock and something closer to real life. In his first post-Potter film, Daniel Radcliffe stars as the struggling, widowed London lawyer Arthur Kipps. With a little facial scruff and clad in an early 20th century suit of the time, Radcliffe looks respectably adult. Kipps is a morose young man, still grieving the loss of his wife in childbirth. His now 4year-old son (Misha Handley) already has him down, in caricature, drawing him as a stick figure with a giant frown. Yes, young Harry Potter is now a (believable) dad, which means we can all collectively sigh and pretend to shoot ourselves. He’s dispatched to the (fictional) remote eastern British village of Crythin Gifford to

put in order the estate of the recently deceased Alice Drablow. The sense of foreboding comes quickly and thickly, as the townspeople eye him suspiciously and Kipps is placed in an inn room where three young sisters killed themselves. Death hangs over the town so heavily that whimpering comes even from a parrot, which no doubt had plenty of chances to mimic the sound. The ivy-covered Eel Marsh House, which Kipps is to sort, is classically menacing in the Victorian way. Set back from the village down the ominously named Nine Lives Causeway, it’s an island in a cold marsh that ebbs with the tide. Inside the cobwebbed home, reflections,

apparitions and shadows steadily increase as Kipps digs into the history of the Drablows as well as the village. Tragedies of the town’s children populate its past and present — occurrences that seem connected to a lurking, dark figure. As he always does, Ciaran Hinds considerably helps the film. (He also played the lead in another fine film that mixed grief with the supernatural, 2010’s “The Eclipse.”) Hinds plays Samuel Daily, the only friend in town to Kipps and, himself, one of those who has lost a child. His wife (an enjoyably loony Janet McTeer) has gone off the deep end, to the point that her two small dogs dine at the table with them like Paris Hilton Chihuahuas.

February a surprise at the box office By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge It was a weekend of underdogs at the box office. Still, all three new films over performed against expectations (especially in light of the huge audience pulled in by Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday) and February continues to surprise many who wrote off this moviegoing month a long time ago. I saw a couple and I'd like to share a little bit about them with you. The No. 1 movie in America is called "Chronicle." Kind of a vague title, huh? I saw the coming attraction ad for this film three times before I could remember what it was about. Even the poster was bland and unenlightening. Then I saw the movie and found an action-packed hour and a half that

was certainly refreshing. Seattle high school students Andrew (Dane DeHaan), Matt (Alex Russell), and Steve (Michael B. Jordan, a young actor who is greatly missed from his recurring role on the NBC e n s e m b l e d r a m a P a re n t h o o d ) stumble onto a pit in a park during a late night party. Underground they find a cool crystalline structure that eventually leads to their development of superpowers. Shot in the now annoying "found footage" format, Chronicle is quick-paced and pretty funny for a movie that glorifies teenage boys with telekinesis, invulnerable skin, and the ability to fly. They're also imbued with the skill to feel each other's pain and read their thoughts. Steve is the most eager to use his powers, but with that narcissistic joyousness that tells

us he's no danger to anyone. Matt hides from his, insisting that a code for their use be made a pact between the young men to protect their secret. Andrew is too tired of being abused by his alcoholic father (Michael Kelly) and school bullies. He prefers to show off and exercise his newfound powers whenever he can. He's also the most talented in wielding them and, accordingly, becomes very dangerous. This movie descends from a comedy into a mess of destruction and explosions by the end of the show. Not entirely unique, but the filmmakers were on the right track. "Chronicle" runs 94 minutes and is rated PG-13 for intense action and violence, thematic materials, some language, sexual content, and teen drinking. I give this film one and a half stars out of four.

••• The other film I saw this week was based on a true actions that I am too young to remember very well. John Krasinski and Drew Barrymore co-star in "Big Miracle" as a news reporter and a Greenpeace activist who work to bring about the story of three California grey whales trapped in polar ice off of Point Barrow, Alaska in 1988. This tale ( tail, or 'fluke', in the whale vernacular :) came to the attention of every household in America when Tom Brokaw brought into our homes every evening for several days. The family of whales became trapped that winter in an unseasonably early freezing of the ice at the top of the world. Barrow is the northernmost point in the United States. Folks from

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all over the country chipped in to help a small community, the U.S. National Guard, and an Inuit village in keeping small portals to the surface open in time for an icebreaking ship (first from an oil company, then from the Soviet Union) to venture into the area and break open a hole to the sea. The story is touching and sweet, but the real stars of this show (sorry, animatronic whales) are the number of celebrities in tiny roles. Kristen Bell, Stephen Root, Dermot Mulroney, and Ted Danson (as the bad guy!) bring a little bit of sensation to an event that needed no help getting coverage all on its own. A good family movie. "Big Miracle" runs 120 minutes and is rated PG for language. I give this film one and half stars out of four.

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Family Focus Everybody needs a healthy heart By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

t’s February and everywhere you look there are hearts hanging from store windows, decorating the aisles and adorning greeting cards. February is the month of love after all. So why not make February the month when you take time out to show yourself some love and get your own heart checked. It could be the best Valentine you’ll ever receive.

The American Heart Association has declared February to be American Heart Month. Earlier this month, millions of women across the country took a stand for their heart health by wearing red on Feb. 3 for National Wear Red Day. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. In 2006, 315,930 women died from it, according to a report from the National Center for Health Statistics. The report found that heart disease killed 26 percent of the women who died in 2006. That’s more than one in every four. Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a "man's disease," around the same number of women and men die each year of heart disease in the United States. Unfortunately, 36 percent of women did not perceive themselves to be at risk for heart disease in a 2005 survey. The scary truth is, heart disease

can strike anyone at any time. Both men and women, young and old are potentially at risk. You don’t have to sit on the couch all day eating bag after bag of potato chips to be at risk of heart disease. That is why it is so important to get the facts and know the warning signs before a problem occurs.

So, what are the risks? Several medical conditions and lifestyle choices can put women at a higher risk for heart disease, including: • High cholesterol • High blood pressure • Diabetes • Cigarette smoking • Overweight and obesity

• Poor diet • Physical inactivity • Alcohol use The term "heart disease" refers to several types of heart conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The most common type in the United States is coronary artery disease, which can cause heart

attack, angina, heart failure, and arrhythmias. ••• The major signs and symptoms of a heart attack are: • Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back. • Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint. • Chest pain or discomfort. • Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder. • Shortness of breath. If you think that you or someone you know is having a heart attack, you should call 9–1–1 immediately. If the blood supply to the heart muscle is cut off, a heart attack can result. Cells in the heart muscle do not receive enough oxygen and begin to die. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart. Having high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol, smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, physical inactivity, family history, and having had a previous heart attack, stroke, or diabetes can increase a person's chances of having a heart attack. You can also take steps to reduce your risks for heart attack; learn the ABCS at Million Hearts. It is important to recognize the signs of a heart attack and to act immediately by calling 9–1–1. A person's chances of surviving a heart attack are increased if emergency treatment is given to the victim as soon as possible. To find out more about heart disease and ways to prevent it or American Heart Month, visit the American Heart Association’s website at www.heart.org

A push for family input to detect dementia By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer

More screenings for warning signs urged

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alexis McKenzie’s mother had mild dementia, but things sounded OK when she phoned home: Dad was with her, finishing his wife’s sentences as they talked about puttering through the day and a drive to the store. Then their phone service was cut off. “I mailed that check,” McKenzie’s father insisted. No, he’d mailed the phone company a bank deposit slip instead. McKenzie visited and discovered spoiling food. Dad the caregiver was in trouble, too. Dementia can sneak up on families. Its sufferers are pretty adept at covering lapses early on, and spouses are sometimes there to compensate. Doctors too frequently are fooled as well. Now specialists are pushing for the first National Alzheimer ’s Plan to help overcome this barrier to early detection, urging what’s called dementia-capable primary care, more screenings for warning signs and regular checks of caregivers’ own physical and mental health. For a doctor to ask someone with brewing dementia, “How are you?” isn’t enough, says Dr. Laurel Coleman, a geriatric physician at Maine Medical Center who is part of a federal advisory council tackling the issue. “So often I hear, ‘The doctor only asks my mom how she is. She says fine and it’s over,”’ says Coleman. “That’s not dementia-capable, or dementia-aware, primary care.” Family input should be mandatory, she told a recent council meeting. It’s the only way to know if the person really is eating and taking her medicines as she claims, and not forgetting to turn off the stove. The question is how to square that input with patient confidentiality, especially if the person never filed the legal forms clearing family members to intervene, as happened with McKenzie. Plus, regularly seeking that input takes more time than the typical 15-minute visit and is poorly reimbursed, notes Coleman. But she says more primarycare physicians are starting to be trained in dementia’s challenges.

More than 5 million Americans are estimated to have Alzheimer ’s or similar forms of dementia, although as many as half may not be formally diagnosed. With the rapidly aging population, the toll is projected to reach up to 16 million by 2050. The Obama administration is drafting a national strategy to try to slow that coming avalanche — with research aiming for some effective treatments by 2025 — plus find ways for struggling families to better cope today. Step 1 is earlier detection. McKenzie directs an Alzheimer ’s assisted-living facility in Washington, so she knows about dementia. Still, it took some sleuthing to determine how much her 82-year-old parents, living a few hours away in Maryland, were deteriorating. She says her father refused any assistance in caring for her mother, and together the couple put up such a good front that even their regular physician hadn’t realized their shared answers to standard check-up questions — How are you eating? Has anything changed? — simply weren’t true. “It’s almost as if they’re sharing a brain. That’s how they get through a day,” McKenzie says. Sure, dementia patients’ stories can be believable. “It happens in doctors’ offices all the time,” says Beth Kallmyer, vice president of constituent services at the Alzheimer ’s Association. That’s why it’s crucial that family members are part of the screening process. The diseased brain may not be able to pull up a recent memory, but longer-term memories remain, she explains. So an intricate description of, say, cooking last night’s dinner may ring true because it was a real dinner, just not last night’s. And a long-married couple in a familiar routine and surroundings can appear far more normal than they really are — until something upsets that balancing act, like the caregiving spouse getting sick, adds Dr. Gary Kennedy, geriatric psychiatry chief at New York’s Montefiore Medical Center. How to get around the hidden-dementia conundrum? • Medicare’s new annual wellness visit pays for

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cognitive screening, simple tests that signal who should be referred for more extensive brain exams. “Even if primary-care physicians don’t consider themselves experts at evaluating for Alzheimer ’s disease, or don’t feel comfortable, they can screen,” Kallmyer says. • The government’s Alzheimer ’s advisers want doctors to steer families toward advanced-care planning, including designating a health care power of attorney, as soon as dementia is diagnosed. Montefiore’s Kennedy says early diagnosis gives patients a say in how they want to be cared for while they’re still capable of making those decisions. • A health care proxy won’t be used until the person is quite sick. So Kallmyer advises also signing what’s called a “release of information” allowing the doctor to discuss the person’s care with whoever is named right away. Such steps are important, Kennedy says, because advancing dementia leaves people so unaware of their deficits that they can take family or doctor input “as an affront.” He always asks new patients if he can fill in their loved ones, or invite them in from the waiting room, as a way of starting that conversation. • Doctors can violate patient confidentiality if they believe the person’s decisions or behavior has become a danger, Kennedy notes. McKenzie says her father would never discuss naming a health care proxy and her parents were furious that she’d voiced concerns to their physician. She had to think up non-confrontational ways to get invited back into their doctor visits: “I’ll drive you, and then why don’t I take notes in case you have any questions later?” It turned out that McKenzie’s father had a noncancerous brain tumor causing his own gradual dementia symptoms, which started becoming apparent with the phone mix-up, unrefrigerated food and eventually delusions. Finally, she had to go to court to get her parents the care they needed in an assisted living facility near their hometown.

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The St. Louis Home & Garden Show By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge If you’re a new homeowner like me and clueless when it comes to interior design, DIY and gardening projects, or maybe you just fancy a change, then how about checking out this year’s St. Louis Home & Garden Show at the America’s Center and Edward Jones Dome? This four-day home improvement and garden spectacular runs Thursday, Feb. 23, through Sunday, Feb. 26, and features more than 500 exhibitors across nearly 400,000 square feet showcasing the latest in lawn and garden, kitchen and bath, interior design, pool and spa, building products and green products. Put the dreariness of winter behind you and think spring as you stroll through beautiful landscapes filled with fabulous flowers, water features and the newest ideas for your garden. The theme this year is “Gardens of the World,” with five fantastic feature gardens that get their inspiration from far-off settings like France, Italy and Japan, as well as ones a little closer to home like the Smoky Mountains and Canada. Visit the Belgard Landscapers Challenge to see a stunning landscape built with Belgard hardscapes. Show visitors can dream of a new outdoor living space and register to win a $10,000 brick oven for their own yard. A variety of informative seminars will be available throughout the show. Not blessed with acres of space? No problem. Gardening

expert Melinda Myers will talk about small space gardens and container gardening. She will also share 10 easy things that any gardener can do to maximize their enjoyment, be kind to the environment and reduce the time, money and energy spent managing their gardens. Jeff “The Mole Hunter” Holper will also be on hand to help homeowners rid their yards of moles and other pests. The Better Living Theater features seminars that can help you design or remodel your kitchen or bath. Identify your countertop style. Find the improvements that work within your budget and give you the look and style you desire. Visit the American Society of Interior Designers’ Design Solutions area for color consultations to define your personal style and taste before updating your home. And learn how new products can help you comfortably and safely stay in your home as you age. Whether you’re a first-time or experienced painter, let Wall Wizard Brian Santos fill you in on the latest tips and tricks to make your next painting project a breeze. Santos is a fourth generation decorative artist whose presentations are brimming with short cuts, cool tools and practical techniques to help you create a professional-looking finish. Learn how to clean waterbased paint from brushes in just 10 seconds, the best way to handle quick touch-ups, when you should pull off that blue tape and much more. Learn how you can save

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Crowds were big at last year's Home & Garden Show. money, breathe easier and help the environment at the GeoComfort Green Products Pavilion. Get information from nearly 20 companies and attend informative seminars. Doug Rye, nationally renowned home energy conservation expert, will tell you how you can heat and cool your home for just $1 a day. However, if you need a break to let all those new home improvement ideas buzzing around in your head settle down, then head over to “Diana, The People’s Princess.” This professionally-curated exhibition, in St. Louis for the first time, includes five of her dresses and accompanying informational panels explaining Princess Diana’s journey from childhood to royal princess to global humanitarian. Viewing the exhibition is included in the cost of your Home Show ticket.

If you’re planning to bring the kids along, rest assured there will be plenty to keep them entertained. Children’s entertainer Mr. Steve has more than 25 years of experience putting smiles on children’s faces with music and magic shows, balloons and more. The Children’s Garden Club will have free, handson projects to take home. Other show features will include the Interior Design Marketplace, the Pool and Spa Showcase and the Lawn and Garden Marketplace and amazing floral design and impressive horticultural specimens at the “Beatle Mania” Flower Show. KMOX “Home Answer Man” Scott Mosby will reveal the best place to spend your home improvement dollars. Show hours are Thursday, Feb. 23 through Saturday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 26

from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for children age 6 to 12, and free for children 5 and under. Special show discounts are available with coupons from Schnucks and by pre-purchasing tickets online, which includes a full year’s subscription to “Better Homes and Gardens”. Seniors age 62 and older get half-price admission on Thursday, Feb. 23 with valid proof of age. Parking is available at Laclede’s Landing and the Arch garage. Visitors may park at participating lots for $3 to $4 with parking validation and catch a free shuttle to and from America’s Center, running in five minute intervals throughout the show. Metrolink also has a stop available at the America’s Center. For more information about the show, visit www.stlhomeshow.com.

On the street What are your plans for Mardi Gras?

"|I'm going to Soulard. I've never been. I'm really excited." Shannan Schoemaker, Shiloh

"I'm probably working." Andrew Niederhauser, Glen Carbon

"Homework. Lots of homework. Writing papers and reading books." Kyle Coop, Jerseyville

"My friend's got an apartment in Soulard, so we've got a homebase." Josh Burns, Columbia

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"I don't have any yet actually. I have a music group and we have a show in St. Louis that day." Andrew Pashea, Granite City

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Family Focus More teenagers are migrating to Twitter By MARTHA IRVINE Associated Press

Meanwhile, a Pew survey found that nearly one in five 18- to 29-yearolds have taken a liking to the microblogging service, which allows them CHICAGO (AP) — Teens don’t to tweet, or post, their thoughts 140 tweet, will never tweet - too public, characters at a time. too many older users. Not cool. Early on, Twitter had a reputation That’s been the prediction for a while now, born of numbers showing that many didn’t think fit the online habits of teens — well over half of that fewer than one in 10 teens were whom were already using Facebook using Twitter early on. But then their parents, grandparents, or other social networking services in neighbors, parents’ friends and anyone 2006, when Twitter launched. “The first group to colonize Twitter in-between started friending them on Facebook, the social networking site of were people in the technology choice for many — and a curious thing industry — consummate selfpromoters,” says Alice Marwick, a began to happen. post-doctoral researcher at Microsoft Suddenly, their space wasn’t just theirs anymore. So more young people Research, who tracks young people’s have started shifting to Twitter, almost online habits. For teens, self-promotion isn’t hiding in plain sight. usually the goal. At least until they “I love twitter, it’s the only thing I go to college and start thinking about have to myself ... cause my parents careers, social networking is, well, ... don’t have one,” Britteny Praznik, social. a 17-year-old who lives outside But as Twitter has grown, so have Milwaukee, gleefully tweeted recently. the ways people, and communities, While she still has a Facebook use it. account, she joined Twitter last For one, though some don’t realize summer, after more people at her high it, tweets don’t have to be public. school did the same. “It just sort of A lot of teens like using locked, caught on,” she says. private accounts. And whether Teens tout the ease of use and the they lock them or not, many also ability to send the equivalent of a use pseudonyms, so that only their text message to a circle of friends, friends know who they are. often a smaller one than they have on “Facebook is like shouting into a crowded Facebook accounts. They can have multiple accounts and don’t have crowd. Twitter is like speaking into a room” — that’s what one teen to use their real names. They also can said when he was participating in a follow their favorite celebrities and, focus group at Microsoft Research, for those interested in doing so, use Marwick says. Twitter as a soapbox. Other teens have told Pew The growing popularity teens researchers that they feel “social report fits with findings from the Pew pressure,” to friend people on Internet & American Life Project, a Facebook — “for instance, friending nonprofit organization that monitors everyone in your school or that friend people’s tech-based habits. The of a friend you met at a football migration has been slow, but steady. game,” Pew researcher Madden says. A Pew survey last July found that 16 Twitter’s more fluid and percent of young people, ages 12 to anonymous setup, teens say, gives 17, said they used Twitter. Two years them more freedom to avoid friends earlier, that percentage was just 8 of friends of friends — not that percent. they’re saying anything particularly “That doubling is definitely a earth-shattering. They just don’t want significant increase,” says Mary Madden, a senior research specialist at everyone to see it. Praznik, for instance, tweets Pew. And she suspects it’s even higher anything from complaints and now.

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“Once or twice I used bad language and he never let me hear the end of it,” Smith says. Even so, she appreciates the chance to vent and to be heard and thinks it’s only a matter of time before her friends realize that Twitter is the cool place to be — always an important factor with teens. They need to “realize it’s time to get in the game,” Smith say, though she notes that some don’t have smart phones or their own laptops — or their parents don’t want them to tweet, feeling they’re too young. Pam Praznik, Britteny’s mother, keeps track of her daughter’s Facebook accounts. But Britteny asked that she not follow her on Twitter — and her mom is fine with that, as long as the tweets remain between friends. “She could text her friends anyway, without me knowing,” mom says. Marwick at Microsoft thinks that’s a good call. “Parents should kind of chill and give them that space,” she says. Still, teens and parents shouldn’t assume that even locked accounts are completely private, says Ananda Mitra, a professor of communication at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. Online privacy, he says, is “mythical privacy.” Certainly, parents are always concerned about online predators — and experts say they should use the same common sense online as they do in the outside world when it comes to dealing with strangers and providing

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of total visitor spending. England supplies more overseas visitors to New York than anywhere else — and Italy and Ireland are also on the list of 10 countries sending the most visitors to the city. So NYC & Company will be carefully monitoring the impact of Europe’s financial difficulties — as well as economic conditions at home, Fertitta says. His organization will be launching marketing efforts to attract people from the affected areas — emphasizing affordability, offering discounts and trying to capitalize on this year ’s events. When the city hit its 50 millionth visitor of the year last month, the mayor feted a British couple at a very public press conference in Times Square, partly in the hopes of generating publicity back in England. And this year, ahead of the summer Olympics in July and August, they’ll be looking into ways to attract Londoners who want to escape the crowds. Fertitta says he believes that turmoil in the Middle East will also help the city, as European travelers who might otherwise have gone there turn toward New York. Because the city’s visitors are such a diverse group, New York’s tourism industry is somewhat insulated from crises in individual regions. Even while Europe is struggling, the number of first-time visitors to the city — many of them from emerging markets such as Brazil, where people are finding themselves increasingly able to afford the trip — has been growing. “The tourism industry is less sensitive than conventional wisdom says to the currency transactions,” Bloomberg argued recently. “The determinants that are going to keep us getting tourists here are safe streets, clean streets, great parks, great cultural institutions, but most importantly the people who live in this city.” New York City has benefited from an image shift over the last 15 years or so — due partly to real drops in crime and qualityof-life improvements, as well as shifts in perception, as gritty TV crime shows gave way to series like “Friends” and “Sex and the City.” The city is working to encourage and capitalize on that image makeover. One advertising campaign — titled “Just Ask the Locals” — sought to fight the perception that New Yorkers were rude. Now, NYC & Company is working to overcome the idea that the city is too crowded and unsafe to be a good destination for kids. As part of an effort to siphon the family travelers who have traditionally gravitated toward the city’s primary domestic tourism rival, Orlando, NYC & Company has started advertising itineraries for children and running promotional campaigns involving popular cartoon characters. The strategy is working, Fertitta says. The city organization is

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Send resume to Hoyleton Youth and Family Services, Attn: Tammy Sweet, CILA Manager/QSP Position, PO Box 218, Hoyleton, IL 62803

Help Wanted Medical

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CNAs- Hiring Bonus In Effect!! PT & FT positions, all shifts. Also: Day CNA Feeder Position; Evening Feeder Position. Apply In Person Mon-Fri 9-4, Bethalto Care Center, 815 S. Prairie St. Bethalto 377-2144

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Furniture

Houses For Rent

410

Bed - Queen PillowTop Mattress Set, NEW, in the plastic, $200 (618) 772-2710 Can Deliver

Estate Sales

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244 ESTATE SALE Sat 2/18, 10-5 Sun 2/19 12-4 426 Buena Vista Edwardsville, IL 62025 “Grandview Subdivision” Antq Incl: Antq. Desk 2 Chests, Prints, Bombe Chest, China, Oil Ptgs. Maple: Hutch, Table, Chairs Lammert’s China Cab., Pr. Flexsteel Wingbacks, Curio, Sofas, Recliners, E.A. Bdrm, Lammert’s Bdrm, Waterford Lamp, Fenton Pcs Linens, Cost. Jlry, SP Holloware & Much More 618-978-2594 618-830-3127 618-656-8751

Pets

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Houses For Rent

1 Bedroom 707 Sherman, Edw. Washer & dryer. Avail. Feb. 1st. $625/mo. 618-531-6892. 2 Bedroom towhouse, 1.5 bath, 410 Harvard Dr., $725/mth + deposit, 1year lease, 618-6161124/409-4925. 2 BR 1 BA, fully renovated, near downtown Edw., convenient to shops/work: ceiling fans, stove, fridge, bsmt, w/d hookup, off-st. parking. $825. 618-407-3139 3 Bd 1.5 Bt 2000sf close to dwntwn, possible commercial property for professionals, off strt prkng, all hrdwd floors refurnished, AC, frplc, w/d, frig, stove, microwave, dshwhsr incl, full unfnsd bsmt. $1350/mo $1000/dep. 314-574-3858. 3 bedroom, Cozy, hardwood floors. New kitchen and bath in Glen Carbon. 1 car garage with carport. $975/month. 618-5803021

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710

2BR townhouses, 15 min to SIUE very clean. $650 incl w/s/t & w.d. On-site mgr/maint. No pets, no smoking 618.931.4700 1 BDR, Collinsville: 157. Skyline view, remodeled; fireplace, W/D hookup. Free W/S/T. $525MTHLY, plus deposit. No pets. 345-9131

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1 BR apt, $425/mo. Maryville, WST, stove, refrig. Newly remodeled, off street parking. 10 minutes from SIUE. Now available 618-779-0430.

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1 excellent 3BR, 1200 sq.ft. TH: Collinsville, near 157/70; 12 min. to SIUE, FP, DW, W/D, ceiling fans, cable, sound walls, offst. prkng. Sm pets OK, yr. lse. $780/mo. 618/345-9610 give AM/PM phone.

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SERVICE TECHNICIAN

PREFERRED PARTNERS Casey’s General Stores, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Service Technician for the Edwardsville, IL area. This position is responsible for performing a variety of work in servicing, maintaining and repairing equipment at store locations. Duties include testing and evaluating equipment performance; repairing and servicing plumbing, refrigeration and fuel devices; and installing equipment. Qualified applicants must possess EPA refrigerant certification and have air conditioning and refrigeration experience. No weekend or on call hours! Competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401(k), Health, Dental and Life Insurance. Pre-employment drug screen, DOT physical and good driving record required. Send application/resume to: Casey’s Service Supervisor 110 Sisk Rd. Creal Springs, IL 62922 www.caseys.com EOE

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$258,900 HOSTESS: STACIE COLCLASURE (618) 610-1617

L SO 30 FOXMOOR, MARYVILLE EXCEPTIONAL HOME IN FOX MILL ESTATES! 4 BR, 4 BA Granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances in kitchen. Oversized master suite w/a sitting room and luxury bath. Finished LL w/spacious family room. $311,000 CALL SUSAN LANDING OF THE LANDING TEAM (618) 779-7777

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home buyers can receive down payment assistance ACRES LOCATED 3 miles outside of Hamel. Stocked up to $6,000 and $10,000 for Veterans towards the lake, and pasture w/ pond for horses. CALL DEBBIE BURDGE (618) 531-2787 purchase of a home!

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Apts/Duplexes For Rent

710

1 BDR loft apt. CREDIT CHECK. No pets, no smoking $585mo. $585dep. 656-8953.

710

2 Bedroom apt., Upper level, big, bright, nice, w/d hookups, in Worden, Deposit & ref. req’d, $545 per mth. 314-808-8444.

2 Bdr dup 513 Pepperhill Ct., Glen Carbon, walkout family rm. 2 BR 1Bth apt, Troy: Close to hiNo pets/no smoking, $725/mo + way access, off street parking, $725 dep., lease rqr 288-5575. on-site laundry. No smoking, no pets $600/mo. 618/975-0670 2 BDR townhouse, 1/5 Bath, W/D hookup, patio. No pets, 2 BR Apt, Troy. $575/rent., $575 one year lease, $665/mo plus dep. Large rooms. S/D/R/G incl. Off street parking. Available deposit 692-7147. February 1st. (314)-574-3858 2 Bdrm apt in Glen Carbon. W/D hookups. $740 per month. 2 BR apt., $575/mo., Maryville: W/S/T, stove, refrigerator. 618-975-0975. Newly remodeled. Off-street 2 Bdrm near SIUE. Washer parking. 10 minutes from SIUE. & Dryer. NO pets/smoking. Now available. 618-779-0430. $625 mthly. (618)972-3715. 2 BR LOFT, newly remodeled: DW, micro, stove, frig, garbge 2 BDRM, 1.5 BATH TOWNdisp, w/d hkup. New kit/ba/wi/dr HOUSE in Glen Carbon. Close $735 incl wt/sw/tr 618/593-0173 to SIU. No pets. 1 year lease. 2 BR Townhome: quiet Glen $675/mo. 618/288-9882. Cbn. area, Very Clean! All 2 BEDROOM apartments and 2 applncs incld w/d. No pets. & 3 bedroom townhouses. $725/mo + dep 314-378-0513. Prices ranging from $650.00 to $925.00 in Club Centre and 2 BR, 1.5 BA, Edw./Glen Cbn., Estate Apartments. 1 year near SIU: W/D hookups, off-st. lease, no pets, washer/dryer pkng. $710 up to $745. 6926366. HSI Management Group hook ups & coin laundry. 659-9115

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710

2BR TOWNHOMES, Edw. 1.5 BA, w/d hook up, all kit appliances. No pets. $775 w/gar;$750 w/out gar,. 618/659-2188; 978-2867

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710

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

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Available Now! 2 & 3 bed- 2 bd apt ($850) 1 bd apt ($725) rooms. Ask about our specials. Newly painted, new carpet, 692-9310 www.rentchp.com hardwood floors and coin launEdwardsville - Silver Oaks II dry facilities on site. Quite 2 Bedroom Luxury Apt w/Gar, neighborhood, close to downGround floor-No steps, Security town and St. Boniface Church. System, Fitness Cntr, $830/mo. $850/month Call or text Jamie W/S/T Incld. at 618-550-3309 Immed Availability (618)830-2613 Quiet residential neighborwww.vgpart.com hood. 2 BR; all appliances Glen Carbon: 2 BR, loft family incl. wshr/dryer; w/s/t. room, off-street parking, W/D Garages available. $750/mo. hookup. $650 incl W/S/T, lawn Call 618-343-4405 or go to: www.maryvilleilapartments.com care. No pets. 618/344-1838. Immediate Occupancy: 2 Bedroom Apt., 50 Devon Court, Edw.: 5 minutes to SIUE. W/S/T paid. 618/656-7337 or 791-9062

Quiet, 2 bed, 1.5 bath, Conveniently located Montclaire area townhouse. Full kitchen, w/d hookup $675/mth. 288-7802

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S/F DUPLEX: Esic. 3BR 3BA, kit, scrned patio, bsmt, 1 car atchd gar. 1-yr lse, $1200/mo $1200 dep; 876-7682/410-4629

Mobile Homes For Rent

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Office Space For Rent

Homes For Sale

725

800 Sq. Ft. office or store space, newly remodeled, across street from McDonalds, 1719C Troy Rd., Edw. 618/977-9459 Office space for lease at IL 157 and Center Grove Road, up to 3200sf, $2300/mth. 656-1824 meyerproperties.com

805

FSBO in Hamel. Full brick 9rm home, 2,000 s.f. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath on 2 lots, large double attached garage. 618-633-2568 or 618-799-8546.

Lots For Sale

820

1.1 acre flat lot for sale on Mary Drive in Edw. $52K OBO. Call 580-6052

Homes For Sale

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805

Enjoy wiser home buying with an agency exclusively for buy2Bdr 1ba $400/mo; 3Bdr 1ba ers! New and enlarged web $600/mo. incl W/T/S. 1st & last sites and “Walk Score” a new mo, will work w/dep No pets. community analysis tool are at www.EdwardsvilleHomes.com 618-780-3937. Home Buyers Relocation Services! In our 21st year, always, Commercial Space only on the buyers side. 6620 For Rent 720 Center Grove Road, Edwardsville; 618-656-5588 FOR LEASE OR SALE Retail/commercial bldg. 4500 sq ft with parking lot 500 N. Main, Edw. 692-4144

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ATRIUM RANCH, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, family room with wet bar, gorgeous patio! $395,000 Glen Carbon PR100166 JEANNE HORNBERGER (618) 444-8899

YOU MUST SEE THE IMPRESSIVE DETAIL of this home in Autumn Oaks Subdivision! Gourmet kitchen, 3 full baths, 3 car garage. $345,000 Maryville PR100176 BARB WYATT-YUST (618) 407-3238

STONEBRIDGE BLUFFS SUBDIVISION! 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car garage, atrium ranch on the 14th fairway of Stonebridge Golf Course. $322,900 Maryville PR100161 SEIBERT TEAM (618) 593-3042

2850 SQ. FT. ONE & 1/2 STORY with 4 bedrooms & 3.5 baths, 3 car side load garage. $319,900 Edwardsville PR100155 WES WAGNER (618) 530-3941

1012 Plummer Dr.

618-655-4100

GREAT 5 BEDROOM, 4 BATH home on 2.74 +/- acres with office, family room & rec room. $229,000 Bethalto PR100163 DEBORAH AHRENS (618) 604-4924

OPEN HOUSE SUN, MAR 20, 1-3 New Listing PM

READY FOR NEW OWNER, 3 bedroom ranch, full basement, fenced yard. Call today! $135,000 Edwardsville PR100158 LARRY COOPER (618) 971-9036

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ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! This move-in ready 2 BR home w/an extra large fenced yard is in close proximity to the Park and Watershed Nature Preserve. $125,000 Edwardsville PR100162 JUDINE 531-0488 or CHRIS 580-6133

$310,000 Edwardsville PR100159 DIANA MASSEY TEAM (618) 791-5024

111 MICHELLE, GLEN CARBON WISH NO MORE! 2 story, 4 BR, 4 BA home in private subdivision with walkout lower level. Move-in condition! $255,000 Glen Carbon PR100160 BETTY TREAT (618) 830-3952

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COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SUBDIVISION! Quality amenities abound in this home designed for comfortable living & elegant entertaining.

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COMFORTABLE ELEGANCE in this deluxe custom atrium ranch. Incredible fine finishes. $429,900 Glen Carbon PR100098

ENJOY THE WOODS from your own backyard nestled on 2 acres. $389,500 Edwardsville PR9963

LUCKY HOUSE OF 3’S 3 bedroom/3 bath/3 car garage. Atrium ranch. Corner lot. $229,900 Troy PR100036

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EDWARDSVILLE LOCATION, schools, shopping, bike trails, lake, all close! Call Today! $189,900 Edwardsville PR100034

IMMACULATE 3 bedroom, 2 bath, LL finished, 2-car garage, many updates on 2 acres! $160,000 Highland PR100082

DEAD END STREET, fenced yard, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, approx. 1,630 sq. ft. $140,000 Glen Carbon PR100050

GREAT HOME in great location. 3 bedroom, spacious LR with stone fireplace, & updates. $124,900 Edwardsville PR9780

COMMERCIAL 4 room building with 1 car bay on a high traffic road with great visibility. $109,900 Troy PR9491

SPACIOUS UPDATED 3 BR home! Basement, large fenced yard, 2 car garage. GREAT VALUE! $105,000 East Alton PR100103

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DESIRABLE 3 bedroom from the split floor plan to the vaulted ceiling. $181,900 Bethalto PR9935

UPDATES INCLUDING: Roof, Siding, Windows, HVAC, Water Heater, Electrical - Move In Ready! $42,000 Wood River PR9999

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7001 Monday Court, Edwardsville $539,900 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM

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