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Arts & Issues

Illinois divided

What’s Happening

SIUE to welcome Dr. Mae Jemison.

Museum to look at Cards/Cubs rivalry.

8 John Legend

The Fox to host singing sensation.

13 "Fist Fight"

A great pre-teen fantasy.

14 McHenry County Spring events scheduled.

15 Springing forward

Brown County, Ind., rolling into March.

17 Rethining breakfast

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• The Romero Family: St. Louis Classical Guitar Society, Washington University, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Dada, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Big Gigantic, w/Hotel Garuda, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Road To Pointfest 2017 Session 2 Finals, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:30 p.m. • JohnnySwim, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Clayton Brothers Quintet, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • Morpho Mardi Gras, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , Runs until March 26, 2017 • Orchid Show 2017, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 31, 2017 • Degas, impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 7, 2017 • Something Rotten!, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017

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Above, Dr. Mae Jemison gets help suiting up for a space shuttle mission. Below, Jemison's official portrait.

SIUE's Arts & Issues to present NASA astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge

he SIUE Arts & Issues 2016-17 season comes to a close on March 16 when Arts & Issues, the SIUE Department of Chemistry and the SIUE Department of Physics present Dr. Mae C. Jemison “Exploring the Frontiers of Science and the Human Potential” at 7:30 p.m. in the Morris University Center's Meridian Ballroom.

Dr. Jemison, who served six years as a NASA astronaut, became the first woman of color to travel into space when she boarded the space shuttle Endeavour in 1992 on the eight-day joint mission with Japan's space agency. She was also NASA’s first science mission specialist, performing experiments in material science, life science and human adaptation to weightlessness. Dr. Jemison is trained as an engineer, social scientist, dancer, and a medical doctor. She was the Area Peace Corps Medical Officer for Sierra Leone and Liberia. “She founded two technology companies and the non-profit Dorothy Jemison Foundation for Excellence which designs and implements STEM education experiences,” Jemison's biography on her website states. “A member of Fortune 500 companies’ boards, the National Academy of Medicine and the National Women’s Hall of

Fame, Jemison was voted as one of the top seven women leaders in a presidential ballot national straw poll and was the first astronaut to appear on Star Trek.” “Dr. Mae Jemison’s dynamic background and experience as an engineer, physician, astronaut, educator and innovator have made her an asset for providing profound knowledge on various topics such as sustainability, innovation and best practices,” it further states. “She serves on the Board of Directors for Kimberly-Clark, Scholastic and Valspar.” Dr. Jemison is a highly sought after speaker on issues of health care, social responsibility, technology and motivation and has provided commentary for the BBC, The MacNeil/Lehrer Report, ABC’s Nightline, NPR and CNN. Jemison's Arts & Issues presentation on March 16 is sponsored by the SIUE Graduate School, Dr. William J. Probst Memorial Lecture Fund, Dr. William C. Shaw Lecture Fund, SIUE Office of the Provost, MilliporeSigma, SIUE Chemistry Club and the SIUE Alumni Association. Arts & Issues tickets for Dr. Mae C. Jemison “Exploring the Frontiers of Science and the Human Potential” can be ordered on-line at artsandissues.com or in-person at the Morris University Center (MUC) Welcome Desk. The MUC Welcome Desk is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Welcome Desk is closed on Sunday. To place your order by phone call 1-866-698-4253.

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People Lincoln Library to pay tribute to Cardinals/Cubs rivalry For The Edge

lue vs. red, bear vs. bird, north vs. south – the competition between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals has divided Illinois for generations. Now the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will offer an exciting new look at this piece of baseball history in “Cubs vs. Cardinals: The Rivalry.”

The exhibit opens March 24. Visitors will see rare artifacts and photographs. They’ll learn about legendary players like Mordecai Brown and Rogers Hornsby and newer stars like Jake Arrieta and Yadier Molina. They’ll also be able to interact with the exhibit by sharing their own CardsCubs memories, answering trivia questions and playing a home run derby as their favorite team.

“Baseball is the American pastime and a huge part of history and culture. Few sports stories can top the length, passion and sheer fun of the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry,” said Alan Lowe, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “We’re excited to offer our visitors an unprecedented look at this piece of the Illinois story.”

“The Rivalry” was developed in conjunction with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals, an unprecedented partnership from all three organizations for an exhibit of this type. “We are thrilled to collaborate with the prestigious Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on ‘The Rivalry’ exhibit,” said Jeff Idelson, president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. “In bringing artifacts from

Cooperstown to Springfield, we are able to animate the stories associated with one of baseball’s most celebrated rivalries and two of the most enthusiastic fan bases these teams represent.” Items planned for the exhibit include: • The second-base bag stolen by Cardinals star (and former Cub) Lou Brock on Sept. 10, 1974, to break the modern record for steals in a season • The cap worn by Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood when he struck out 20 batters on May 6,

1998 • A chart kept by Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog to track the hitting trends of Cubs slugger Andre Dawson • A watch fob owned by Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown with medallions for the Cubs’ 1907 and 1908 World Series victories and 1906 pennant win • Shoes worn by Cardinals outfielder Vince Coleman when he set the major league record for stolen bases by a rookie in 1985 • Gear worn or used by such greats as Rogers Hornsby, Hack

Wilson, Stan Musial, Fergie Jenkins, Bob Gibson, Sammy Sosa, Albert Pujols and more. “The artifacts in this exhibit will amaze baseball fans,” said Illinois State Historian Samuel Wheeler. “The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown has, literally, opened its vault to us, as have the Cardinals and the Cubs.” The Chicago White Stockings took the field in 1871 and the St. Louis Brown Stockings followed in 1882. But the exhibit begins even before the teams (which later took on the names Cubs and Cardinals) were officially created. It will carry visitors through 150 years of highs and lows – championships, memorable trades, broken racial barriers, famous broadcasters, home run races and more. The exhibit will be housed in the ALPLM’s Illinois Gallery, a space dedicated to rotating exhibits on state history. There will be no extra fee to see “Cubs vs. Cardinals: The Rivalry.” It is part of the regular museum admission price. A series of special events, some light-hearted and others thoughtprovoking, will accompany the exhibit. We plan to host an expert on baseball during the Civil War, screen the movie “Field of Dreams,” commemorate the accomplishments of groundbreaking players like Jackie Robinson and Roberto Clemente and more.

Above, the base Cardinal Lou Brock stole in 1974 to break Maury Wills' single-season record. At left, a pair of spikes worn by Cubs' pitcher Greg Maddux. Photos for The Edge.

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People People planner Fort de Chartres to host event

Fort de Chartres State Historic Site is helping gardeners prepare for spring with two special events that offer heirloom seeds, advice on preparing raised beds and tips on pruning trees. The event is the annual Fort de Chartres Jardin Potager Weekend on March 25 and 26. Visitors are welcome to join volunteers on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. to discuss direct sowing seeds in the garden. After a break, work will begin on preparing raised beds and planting seeds for the approach of spring. Heirloom seed packet samples will be available, too. These events are free and open to the public. For more information, email Carol at heritage@fdcjardin. com, visit the Fort de Chartres Jardin Potager Heirloom Project website at www.fdcjardin.com, or look them up on Facebook at www. facebook.com/fdcjardin. Fort de Chartres was built by the French military in the 1750s, serving as the seat of government and chief military installation when France controlled the territory. The fort’s powder magazine is the oldest building in Illinois. The site, a national historic landmark since 1960, is operated by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. IHPA protects the state’s historic resources, which contribute to education, culture and the economy. IHPA sites include ancient burial mounds, forts and buildings erected by settlers, and homes connected to famous Illinoisans. It is located at 1350 IL Route 155, 4 miles west of Prairie du Rocher. It is open Thursday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A site donation of $4 for adults, $2 for children, or $10 per family is suggested.

Zoo announces summer programs

From the ever-popular Camp KangaZoo to individual programs for all ages, the Saint Louis Zoo’s Education Department has classes, overnight experiences and daytime adventures for everyone in the family. Camp KangaZoo Camp KangaZoo campers can choose to attend one or two full-day camps with the themes "Ecology-Everything’s Connected” and “Extreme Animals.” Monday through Thursday, campers will play games, meet animals, enjoy sing-alongs and view dynamic Zoo exhibits. On Thursday nights, they’ll sleep at the Zoo and wake up with the birds! Camp KangaZoo scholarships are available for families with financial need. Younger children can hop "out of the pouch" and into the Zoo at Camp Joey. Half-day and full-day sessions are available for children who are at least 4 years old and entering kindergarten. New this year, the Zoo is offering specialty camps for kids entering grades 4-9. Topics include Zoo Careers, Junior Zoologist, Junior and Senior Marine Biologist. Teen Camp is available for youth entering grades 7-9. Overnights Families with kids ages 5 and up can attend the Prehistoric Animals and Their Cousins or the Under the Sea-lion overnight programs. Summer Programs Zoo programs for young children and youth keep growing minds

sharp in the lazy summer months. The Zoo offers a variety of animal topics for various ages. Kids can learn about birds, mammals and reptiles, see stingrays up close, examine dinosaur fossils, create animal habitats, sing animal songs, identify animal tracks, touch biofacts, tour the Zoo and meet the animals. For youth in grades 2-8, the Zoo offers Keeper-for-a-Day at the Emerson Children’s Zoo, A Day with the Rays and Advanced Day with the Rays at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove. Engineer-for-aDay is available for those 7 years old and up. A Junior Sea Lion Trainer program is available for ages 10 to adult. Scouts can learn about animals and sleep under the stars while working toward fulfilling their badge requirements at the Snooze at the Zoo programs. Scout overnight programs are for Cub Scouts, Webelos, Girl Scout Brownies, Juniors and Cadettes. Adult programs include evening safari tours, wine and cheese night prowls, painting nights, overnights and more. Registration Early bird mail-in or drop-off registration forms must be received by March 6. Online registration begins March 7 for Zoo members and March 9 for general public. Program fees vary. For a complete list of programs, registration forms, online registration, camp scholarship applications and more information, visit stlzoo.org/education. Registration for programs is not available by phone. For questions, call (314) 646-4544, option #6. All proceeds support the Saint Louis Zoo.

SIUE Friends of Music plan fundraiser

The SIUE Friends of Music will be hosting a scholarship f u n d r a i s e r f ro m 11 : 3 0 a . m . t o 4 p.m .on March 19 at the Old Bakery Beer Company located at 400 Landmarks Blvd. in Alton. All are welcome...no St. Louis;Ernst Heating & Cooling;E36720;4.25x5flyer (17Fa) or

invitation is needed to attend... just come thirsty. Twenty-five p e rc e n t o f a l l b e e r s a l e s w i l l be donated to scholarships for SIUE Music students, and the SIUE music students will be performing at the event. Visit SIUEmusic.com or call 618-6502626 for more information.

Antiques Roadshow coming to St. Louis

Fans of Antiques Roadshow, one of the most popular shows airing on the Nine Network, can apply now through April 10 to have their items appraised at an all-day event on Saturday, July 8. Three one-hour episodes will be produced from the St. Louis appraisal event and will be aired in 2018. Antiques Roadshow, the 14-time Emmy Award nominated s h o w, a i r s M o n d a y s o n N i n e Network at 7 p.m. Central. Admission to Antiques Roadshow is free, but tickets are required and must be obtained in advance. Fans can apply now for a chance to receive one pair of free tickets per household. To find out more information and to find a link to apply for tickets, visit http://www.pbs. org/antiques/tickets/. Following the deadline, ticket winners will be selected at random by a third party and contacted via an email containing their tickets. “The Nine Network couldn’t be happier to welcome back Antiques Roadshow for the first time in over 15 years,” said Nine N e t w o r k P re s i d e n t a n d C E O Jack Galmiche. “It’s consistently one of our most-watched shows and gives us a chance to host an event we know our viewers are extremely excited about.” Antiques Roadshow is also accepting furniture submissions for the 2017 tour. The series is looking for a few pieces of furniture to appraise and display on the set. Selected pieces will be transported to the event and back at no cost to the owner. For more details visit: http://www.pbs. org/wgbh/roadshow/furniture/. The Nine Network’s own Antiques Roadshow-style event,

Trash or Treasure, a partnership w i t h t h e K o d n e r G a l l e r y, regularly draws large crowds for appraisals in more than 20 categories. The annual event gives fans another chance to determine the worth of their most prized possessions.

Alton Half Marathon & 5K scheduled

7th Annual Alton Half Marathon & 5K run/walk will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2 0 1 7 , a t 8 : 0 0 a m i n R i v e r f ro n t Park. Our certified, flat, fast course is ideal for setting PRs, marathon training runs & the f i r s t t i m e h a l f m a r a t h o n e r. It showcases the mighty Mississippi, historic Alton a n d t a k e s r u n n e r s a c ro s s t h e spectacular Clark Bridge. Open to all ages. Register @altonhalf. com

Explore St. Louis guides now available

Explore St. Louis is pleased to announce the release of the 2017 Official St. Louis Visitors Guide offering visitors the latest information on what to see and do to plan a St. Louis adventure. The guide is filled with suggestions on great places to eat, shop, play and stay in St. Louis and across the region. A d d i t i o n a l l y, t h e g u i d e highlights what’s new to St. Louis in 2017, including overviews on some of St. L o u i s ’ u n i q u e n e i g h b o rh o o d s ,

the CityArchRiver project that is transforming the grounds surrounding the historic Gateway Arch, the booming urban arts scene throughout the region, a look at St. Louis breweries, and a glimpse at what St. Louis has to offer music lovers. There’s also a glance at the Saint Louis Science Center ’s The Discovery of King Tut exhibit, the newly unveiled 4,000-square-foot expansion of the Field House Museum, the debut of the Loop Tro l l e y a n d S t . L o u i s ’ n e w e s t concert venue, Delmar Hall. Approximately 350,000 copies of the 100-page magazinestyle, full-color brochure have been printed and are being distributed across the country. Vi s i t o r s c a n v i e w t h e d i g i t a l v e r s i o n o f t h e g u i d e a t w w w. explorestlouis.com or pick up a copy of the guide at on e of Explore St. Louis’ visitor centers located throughout the area, at the Old Courthouse; America’s Center convention complex; and at the Dennis and Judith Jones Vi s i t o r & E d u c a t i o n C e n t e r i n F o re s t P a r k . T h e re a re t w o additional centers at LambertSt. Louis International Airport, located by the baggage claim area on the lower levels of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Explore St. Louis is the driving force behind St. Louis’ $5 billion convention a n d t o u r i s m i n d u s t r y, t h e o ff i c i a l d e s t i n a t i o n m a r k e t i n g organization of St. Louis City and County and operator of the America’s Center Convention Complex.

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People People planner St.ART Street Art Festival planned

St. Louis resident and wellness visionary Michael G. Tompkins is pleased to introduce on Valentine’s Day the inaugural St.ART Street Art Festival in St. Louis, Missouri Sept. 30 and Oct 1. The goal of the 2-day festival is to encourage hope, healing and positive dialogue through art—including large canvas painting, poetry, performance art, and “yarn bombing” trees. During the weekend, a group of inspired local and renowned street artists will convey the emotions of the underprivileged and silenced in the community on large canvases and through spoken word, in the city of St. Louis. “The divide in St. Louis between those that have and those that have not is undeniable. Not unlike the iconic St. Louis Arch, art has an ability to bridge the divide. Art brings various opinions together in a way where all opinions are valid. There is no black and white; right or wrong,” says Tompkins. The artists begin the dialogue by conveying the voice and frustration of the people on the first day, then express their vision of our new community on day two. The festival will be interactive with the audience, using yarn bombing on trees for the observers to leave their own personal messages of frustration and hope. While the first day will be held in Fairgrounds Park, day two will be held at Langenberg Field in Forest Park. Both days are complementary and open to the public from 10am-8pm. Street artists signed on include Basil Kincaid, Cbabi Bayoc, Fnnch, Peat Eyez Wollaeger, Kidlew a n d S t e p h e n “ YA R N b o m b e r ” Duneier. Poets include Pacia Anderson, and Richard Blanco. Blanco, who was selected by President Barack Obama in 2012 to serve as the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history (joining the ranks of Robert Frost and Maya Angelou), will open and close the festival. Artists and donors were quick to embrace Tompkins’ vision to use street art to start a dialogue between diverse groups in St. Louis. A recent transplant to St. Louis, Tompkins came up with the idea for St.ART after witnessing amazing street art following the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson. Day one of St.ART, the canvases will be painted in black and white. The TRUTH of the hopelessness, the desperation of not feeling heard, and the hardships found in our inner city neighborhoods. Day two the theme is: “Hope has color.” In one of the brightest areas that our city celebrates, those same artists will paint in color, their vision of our new community. “ T h e i n c i d e n t i n F e rg u s o n changed me from having rose colored glasses about St. Louis, to becoming aware of the distinct socioeconomic and racial divide, which has been palpable to both the black and white populations in our community for decades,” said Tompkins. “When I saw messages of frustration and despair, as well as messages of hope displayed, it spurred me take action. Large scale art has always had an ability to convey emotion on a much grander scale—the impact is so much bigger. Street art speaks a universal language and by allowing the artwork to stand on its own it takes

away the ego of judgement.” The proceeds of the canvas sales will fund resiliency programs for the inner city and public service sector. To date, St.ART has already raised individual donations totaling more than 55 percent of our event budget—nearly all of the donors outside the city of St. Louis. About St.Art St.Louis St.ART is an innovative festival with a shared vision to open a dialogue. The goal of the 2-day street art festival is to encourage hope, healing and positive dialogue through art—including large canvas painting, poetry, performance art, and “yarn bombing” trees. During the weekend, of Sept. 30-Oct 1, a group of inspired and renowned street artists will convey the emotions of the underprivileged and silenced in the city of St. Louis. Tax deductible contributions can be made online at www.Generosity. com search term St.ART or visit http://st-artstlouis.org/.

Spring edition of Muny Magic at The Sheldon planned

The upcoming spring 2017 production of Muny Magic at The Sheldon will welcome popular Muny artist, Nicholas Rodriguez back to St. Louis for March 29th and 30th. Nicholas most recently starred at The Muny as The Tin Man in the 2016 production of The Wizard of Oz. In 2015 Nicholas appeared in the two blockbuster hits of that summer season, starring as The Beast in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and as Ritchie Valens in the electrifying production Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. In 2014 he starred in the title role of Disney’s Tarzan. My 70s Show! will fuse all things you love and remember about the 1970s with the music of Broadway, Bossa Nova, folk, and of course Disco in a unique and intimate evening filled with Nicholas’ charming personality and soulful voice. This two-night concert presentation will be held March 29th and 30th at 7:30 p.m. at The Sheldon Concert Hall, and is proudly sponsored by Kenneth and Nancy

Kranzberg. Nicholas is perhaps best known for the role of Nick Chavez on ABC’s One Life to Live for which he received the GLAAD Media Award and the 2009 Visibility Award. He recently debuted his solo show at the Orlando Cabaret Festival, and the Signature Theatre in Washington, D.C. to rave reviews. “ O u t s t a n d i n g ! To p t e n performances of the year” – The New Yorker “Nicholas Rodriguez hits the high notes spectacularly” – The New York Times “Awesome” – NPR "He has a glorious voice — he understands melody, rhythm — it’s all in his body. He’s the classic leading man.” – Washington Post "Nick is a consummate, passionate performer who inspires continual love from the Muny audience," said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. "It will be so exciting to have him share more of his talents with us.” Following its thrilling premiere 2015 - 2016 season starring Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel, and then The Buddy Holly Boys, the Muny Magic at The Sheldon series welcomed four of the most beloved leading ladies from recent Muny seasons back this past November for a moving and entertaining Salute to the Legends. The Muny Magic at The Sheldon series celebrates the performances and artistry of The Muny each fall and spring. “The ‘Muny Magic’ series is a great way for our audiences to reconnect with the stars they’ve fallen in love with in recent seasons,” said Muny President and CEO Denny Reagan. “Nicholas has given some really incredible performances over the years and I’m personally very excited to welcome him back this spring. He’s an outstanding talent. I think we’re in for a real treat.” The March 29th and 30th performances of Muny Magic at The Sheldon will be held at The Sheldon Concert Hall - 3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108 - at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range from $25 - $50. Tickets will be available January 14th. For more information, visit www.muny.org/munymagic or call

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The Hett announces 2016-17 schedule

The 2016-2017 season at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts celebrates the arts with a multicultural line up of performers hailing from Ireland to Inner Mongolia, as well as a bestselling author and family favorites. “’McKendree Presents’ is the premiere arts and culture series in Southern Illinois. Each year we aim to entertain, move and inspire our audience. Our eleventh season is no exception,” said Peter Palermo, director of the Hett. Reserved seats will be available to the public starting on Sept. 6 at noon, however Friends of the Hett can purchase tickets June 27 at noon. For information on becoming a Friend of the Hett, visit theHett.com or call 618-537-6863. All events are

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open to the public and held at the 488-seat performing arts center on McKendree’s Lebanon, Ill., campus. Ticket prices range from $5 to $26, with discounts for seniors and students. Many programs are free, including the film series and student concerts. Preview the new season online at theHett.com. “McKendree Presents” will feature the following: March 2, 7:30 p.m.: The Willis Clan features 12 singersongwriter siblings whose breakout performance on “America’s Got Talent” led to a reality TV show and over 60 performances at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. March 23, 7:30 p.m.: Philip Fortenberry is a versatile conductor, director and pianist known for his incomparable technique, featured in the HBO Liberace biopic “Behind the Candelabra.” April 25, 7:30 p.m.: Parsons Dance is a New York modern dance company hailed for its athleticism, joyfulness and technical skill.

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Friday, March 3

Friday Night Flights, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Morpho Mardi Gras, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , Runs until March 26, 2017 Orchid Show 2017, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 31, 2017 Degas, impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 7, 2017 Something Rotten!, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017

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Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 50 Years Of Blood, Sweat And Cheers- A TrSelf-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Monday, March 6

Morpho Mardi Gras, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfl y House, Chesterfield, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , Runs until March 26, 2017 Orchid Show 2017, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 31, 2017 Degas, impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 7, 2017 Something Rotten!, The Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 7

Round About Theater Company, The Fabuours Gox Theater, 7:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Morpho Mardi Gras, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , Runs until March 26, 2017 Orchid Show 2017, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 31, 2017 Degas, impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 7, 2017 Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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The Royale, The Rep, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Round About Theater Company, The Fabuours Gox Theater, 7:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Morpho Mardi Gras, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. , Runs until March 26, 2017 Orchid Show 2017, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 31, 2017 Degas, impressionism, and the Paris Millinery Trade, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 7, 2017 Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Music John Legend to appear at The Fox For The Edge Acclaimed, multi-platinum selling, Oscar, Golden Globe and 10x Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter John Legend has announced dates for his highly anticipated North American tour, Darkness and Light Tour, which opens Friday, May 12th in Miami, FL. Hitting a number of major cities throughout the US including a stop in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on June 15 at 7:30 p.m., the multi-city trek will also feature Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gallant as the opening act. Tickets are $128, $93, $78, $58 and can be purchased online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. The tour announces on the heels of Legend’s fifth studio album Darkness and Light, which has received a plethora of critical praise since its December 2nd release on Columbia Records. USA Today hailed the album as John’s “most personal record” with tracks like “Right By You” which they described as “a heart –tugging rumination on his 7-month old daughter, Luna.” Time Magazine called the body of work “unflappably classy” while the New York Times said Legend “treats love as something far more complex than a panacea and a fount of perpetual reassurance, with music to match.” Continuing, the New York Times pointed to the album’s most recent anthemic hit single, “Love Me Now”, which they praised as “a seize the moment song”, that “revolves around an insistent, lo-fi piano figure, and its chorus first arrives with Mr. Legend nearly alone, singing over simple, fading chords”. Legend also continues his successful foray

into the world of film as one of the principles for production company Get Lifted Film Co., which has an executive producing credit on the 14-time Oscar-nominated film La La Land in which John also appears, playing a jazz band leader named Keith alongside stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. Legend also contributed to the film’s soundtrack with the original song “Start a Fire.” To date, La La Land has taken home an impressive six Golden Globe Awards, two SAG Awards and a PGA Award. J o h n h a s a l s o p a r t n e re d w i t h C I D Entertainment to offer special enhanced experiences on tour this summer. Packages include premium reserved seating and amenities ranging from a Meet & Greet with John to an invitation to the LVE Wine Cellar complete with a wine tasting of John Legend's exclusive LVE Collection. For full package details, visit http://www.cidentertainment. com/events/john-legend-tour-2017/ Ohio-born John Legend is a critically acclaimed, multi-award winning, platinumselling singer-songwriter. His work has garnered him ten Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, the BET Award for Best New Artist and the special Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, among others. Legend’s debut album, Get Lifted, was released in December of 2004 through Columbia Records. The critically acclaimed album spawned the artist's first hit single, “Ordinary People,” and scored Legend multiple Grammy Awards in 2006, including Best R&B Album, Best New Artist and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. The follow up was 2006’s platinum-selling Once Again, which brought Legend another Grammy, Best Male R&B Performance, for his single “Heaven,” and included collaborations

with Kanye West, will.i.am and Raphael Saadiq. Legend’s next release was 2008’s Evolver, led by the hit single "Green Light" featuring Andre 3000. His 2010 collaboration with the Roots, Wake Up, won the Grammy for Best R&B Album a year later. Legend’s highly acclaimed fourth studio album Love In the Future, features “All of Me,” Legend’s highest selling and charting song to date, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on both Mainstream Top 40 and Rhythmic charts. Legend won his first Academy Award, first Golden Globe Award, a Grammy award, and a Critic’s Choice Award for his song “Glory,” that he wrote and performed with Common, for the film SELMA. Throughout his career, Legend has worked to make a difference in the lives of others. In 2007, he launched the Show Me Campaign (ShowMeCampaign.org), an initiative that focuses on education as a key to break the cycle of poverty. The 2010 BET Humanitarian o f t h e Ye a r a w a rd , t h e 2 0 0 9 C A R E Humanitarian Award for Global Change, the 2009 Bishop John T. Walker Distinguished Humanitarian Service Award from Africare and the 2011 Harvard Foundation Artist of the Year Award recognize Legend's efforts and leadership in this arena. John sits on the boards of The Education Equality Project, Teach for America, Stand for Children and the Harlem Village Academies and co-chairs

the Harlem Village Academies’ National Leadership Board. Additionally, Legend supports LRNG, a movement dedicated to inspiring innovation in the learning process to one that better reflects the world we live in today. In 2015 Legend initiated the #FreeAmerica campaign, designed to change the national conversation of our country’s misguided policies and to make a change in America’s criminal justice system. Legend also serves as one of the principles for Get Lifted Film Co., a film and television production company based in Los Angeles. Get Lifted Film Co. has sold several projects in television to networks including Showtime, NBC, HBO, USA, MTV, OWN and FOX. In addition to these sales, Get Lifted Film Co. was previously in a television deal with Comcast/Universal and is currently in an overdeal with Legendary Television. Get Lifted Film Co. serves as Executive Producers on the HBO documentary “Southern Rites,” Pop Network docu-series “Sing it On”, and WGN America’s series “Underground." Additionally, Get Lifted Film Co. has worked on several films such as “Southside With You” and “La La Land.” Along with his executive producing credit on “La La Land,” Legend appears in the film and contributed to its soundtrack with the original song “Start a Fire.”

Above, executive producer John Legend poses at WGN America's "Underground" Sundance red carpet celebration party during the 2017 Sundance Film Festival on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, in Park City, Utah. At left, Chrissy Teigen, left, and John Legend arrive at the 23rd annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. Associated Press photos.

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March 2, 2017

Music Tuning iin Sheldon Sessions to present Paul Thorn

Sheldon Sessions will present roots-rock songwriter and performer Paul Thorn at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in the Sheldon Concert Hall. A special guest for the event will be announced at a later date. Tickets are $30 orchestra and $25 balcony Call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org. The Sheldon Sessions presents Paul Thorn with a special guest TBA in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Roots-rock songwriter Paul Thorn celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the release of his debut album, Hammer and Nail. Thorn was raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, the son of a preacher, where he honed his trademark mix of Southern rock, Americana, blues and country. In his more than two decades on the club, theater and festival scene, Thorn and four-piece band have garnered a reputation for shows that ricochet from humor to poignancy to knock-out rock 'n' roll.

The Sheldon to present "Creole Soul"

The Sheldon presents Etienne Charles, “Creole Soul,” Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. One of today’s most compelling and exciting young jazz artists, trumpeter Etienne Charles, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, has recorded three impressive albums for his own Culture Shock Music imprint. His new album, Creole Soul, is a captivating journey that taps into a myriad of styles rooted in his Afro-Caribbean background, examining the musical depths of the islands, from calypso to Haitian voodoo music. Charles has received critical acclaim for his exciting performances, inspiring compositions and knack for connecting with audiences worldwide. He has been hailed by The New York Times as “an auteur” and Jazz Times as “A daring improviser who delivers with heart wrenching lyricism.” As a soloist, he fully understands the New Orleans trumpet tradition and what famed Crescent City pianist, Jelly Roll Morton so succinctly captured in the now immortal phrase, “The Spanish Tinge.” As a sideman he has performed and recorded with Monty Alexander, Roberta Flack, Frank Foster, Ralph MacDonald, Johnny Mandel, Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Maria Schneider, Count Basie Orchestra, Eric Reed, Lord Blakie, David Rudder and many others. The Sheldon Art Galleries’ Caribbean Experience: This concert is held in conjunction with the Sheldon Art Galleries’ benefit event: “Caribbean Experience.” Tickets include a pre-concert dinner buffet with food by Mi Caribe, cocktails, live music by Samba Bom, a ticket to the Etienne Charles concert, complimentary parking, a tax deduction and a post-concert dance party. Tickets are $150, $300 and $500, call The Sheldon’s Development Department at 314533-9900 to order. Single tickets are $40 o rc h e s t r a / $ 3 5 b a l c o n y 1 / $ 2 5 balcony 2/$15 student. Tickets are on sale now through MetroTix at 314-534-1111, through The Sheldon’s website at TheSheldon.org, or

in person at The Fox Theatre Box Office, 534 N. Grand Blvd. For a VIP concert experience, All-Access tickets are available by calling 314-533-9900, ext. 17. For more information, call The Sheldon at 314533-9900 or visit TheSheldon.org.

Diz Strohman Big Band to perform

The Diz Strohman Big Band is returning for 2017. They are kicking off this year on Sunday, February 26 at 3pm at the Edwardsville American Legion. Located at 58 S. State Rt. 157 across the street from Lincoln Middle school. Stephanie Strohman will be the featured vocalist. Come and enjoy the sounds of the Big Band era. Ticket prices are $8 per person or $15 per couple. Food will be available. For more information, please call 314-656-7219.

Rock of the '70s Tour planned

Four-famed acts will appear at The Family Arena in St. Charles on Oct. 14. Foghat’s live performances show why the band is still around today and why they will be able to keep on rockin’ as long as they want. This band truly is timeless. Constant touring is part of their DNA and the band just loves to play. Their live show is as intense as ever with the incredible energy and musicianship

that one would expect and hope for from a seasoned band with such a long musical history and they are bringing their fans along for the ride. Foghat fans are everywhere and these days their audience consists of all ages. From the young kids who play Guitar Hero III and know all of the lyrics to ‘Slow Ride’, to the Dazed & Confused generation of 30-40 somethings and the ‘boomers’ who bought Foghat’s first vinyl or 8 track! Firefall was one of the first bands to bring the creative and musical richness of the Rocky Mountain area to the forefront of the industry. They helped spearhead the birth and continuation of the country rock / folk rock sound of the 70's. The band continues to dazzle audiences with their exuberant and rocking performances - this was no 'light rock' band. FIREFALL is a group of exceptional musicians and singers, with a repertoire of recognizable songs few bands can match. Their many hits - "You Are The Woman," "Just Remember I Love You," "Strange Way," " Cinderella," "Mexico," " Livin' Ain't Livin'," " So Long," " Goodbye I Love You," " Sweet and Sour" and others - are faithfully recreated with a freshness rare in live performances of such classics. Formed from the cream of Atlanta’s studio musicians, the Atlanta Rhythm Section (actually hailing from nearby Doraville, Georgia) came together in 1970 after working on a Roy Orbison recording session. In 1977, “So In To You” became the band’s breakthrough single, reaching the U.S. Top 10,

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and the album from which it came, A Rock And Roll Alternative, went gold. Their platinum follow-up album, Champagne Jam, broke into the Top 10 in 1978, together with the blockbuster single “Imaginary Lover” (“I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight” was another major hit from the same album). From their beginnings in midSixties Ohio as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the presentday unit featuring founding member/ pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, propulsive drummer Scott Thompson and guitar ace Donnie Clark, Pure Prairie League continues to embellish the rich 43-year history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces. Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office or online at www.metrotix.com. Prices: $80 (Gold Circle), $65 (Floor), $55 (100 Level Sidelines), $45 (100 Level Endzone), $35 (Upper Level) To charge by phone call MetroTix at 314-534-1111. For help purchasing accessible seating, please call The Family Arena ADA Hotline at 636896-4234 or visit http://www. metrotix.com/events/detail/rock-70s Please call The Family Arena event hotline at 636-896-4242 for more information, or visit our web site at

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Santana returning to St. Louis

Santana will bring his Transmogrify Tour 2017 to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Wednesday, July 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $150, $125, $99, $89, $79, $69 and may be purchased online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. For forty years and as many albums later, Santana has sold more than 100 million records and reached more than 100 million fans at concerts worldwide. To date, Santana has won ten GRAMMY Awards and three Latin GRAMMY Awards. He won a record-tying nine GRAMMYs for a single project for 1999’s Supernatural (including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for “Smooth”) as well as three Latin GRAMMY’s. He has also received the Billboard Century Award (1996), was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1998), received the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honor (2009), and was the recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors Award (2013).

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Lil Wyte- Red Wyte and Booze Tour, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m. O T T. , w / E l L u s i d o r o , T h e Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Clayton Brothers Quintet, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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The Romero Family: St. Louis Classical Guitar S o c i e t y, Wa s h i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t y, S t . L o u i s , 8 : 0 0 p . m . t o 11 : 0 0 p . m . Dada, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Big Gigantic, w/Hotel Garuda, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Road To Pointfest 2017 Session 2 Finals, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:30 p.m. JohnnySwim, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Clayton Brothers Quintet, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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Circa Survive, w/mewithoutyou, Turnover, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m. The Menzingers, w/Microwave, Jeff Rosenstock, Rozwell Kid, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. J a p a n d ro i d s , w / C r a i g F i n n and The Uptown Controllers, The

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

"Gold"

The Reformation toppled the Renaissance but the decline of the McConaissance is harder to delineate. It was probably inevitable that Matthew McConaughey's bold rebirth — that terrific run of "True Detective" ''Magic Mike," ''The Wolf of Wall Street," ''Interstellar," ''Mud" and "Dallas Buyers Club" — would dissipate. Could it have been those Lincoln ads that signaled the end to his grand second act? In any case, the woefully misguided "Gold," which follows the almost as equally disappointing "Sea of Trees" and "Free State of Jones," confirms that the McConaissance, wonderful as it was, is over. It's not for lack of effort. In those films and "Gold," McConaughey has maintained a torrid commitment to his roles. But the quality of the material isn't holding up. "Gold," directed by Stephen Gaghan ("Syriana"), is a fictionalized account of the notorious Bre-X Minerals swindle of the 1990s in which a Borneo prospector named Michael de Guzman falsified core samples of an Indonesian site's richness in gold. The fraud eventually came crashing down, but not before his apparently historic discovery made Bre-X a $6 billion company and the toast of Wall Street and the mining industry. Gaghan and co-writers Patrick Massett and John Zinman have extrapolated the tale and, in doing so, distorted it beyond both recognition and plausibility. The filmmakers may have had in mind a stylized romp like "The Wolf of Wall Street": a movie about fraud that is its own kind of fraud, taking viewers along for a ride. But, unmoored from reality, "Gold" plays like a cheap knockoff version of Martin Scorsese's film and others ("The Big Short," ''American Hustle") that have plundered more deeply and more specifically into the fool's gold of getrich-quick America. RATED: by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language throughout and some sexuality/nudity." RUNNING TIME: 121 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.

"The Comedian"

While there are a few good laughs to be had in "The Comedian " — and great cameos by myriad comics — Taylor Hackford's film isn't exactly a comedy. It's a portrait of an aging entertainer, unfortunately hampered by the tired trope of a May-December romance and the implication that men find redemption in success while women find it in motherhood. Such outdated elements detract from an otherwise interesting character study and heartfelt love letter to New York City and the camaraderie among its comedians. Robert De Niro is Jackie Burke, a once-famous sitcom star who yearns for respect as a standup comic. He resents his fans for associating him with the character he used to play on the hit "Eddie's Home," and he bristles when they call him Eddie. Jackie isn't always kind to his long-suffering manager (Edie Falco, disappointingly underused) and insults the patrons at the small-town clubs where he performs. After tussling with a heckler at one of his shows, Jackie is sentenced to jail and community service. He's working at a New York City soup kitchen when he meets Harmony (Leslie Mann), who's also clocking community-service hours. She tells Jackie that she watched "Eddie's Home" as a kid. It was her dad's favorite show. Jackie eventually asks Harmony out, and she tells him straight away that she won't have sex with him (handsome as he may be, there's an obvious 30-year age difference between them). RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "crude sexual references and language throughout." RUNNING TIME: 120 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

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"Fifty Shades Darker"

In all the kinked knots and twists of satin that adorn "Fifty Shades Darker," none is more worthwhile to uncoil than the tangled absurdities of its central dominator, Christian Grey. He's a singularly ridiculous cocktail of money, abs and sex toys. "The right term is sadist," he says in "Fifty Shades Darker," the second in a planned trilogy based on E.L. James' best sellers. He buys companies. He flies helicopters. He's proficient with nipple clamps. He's like some kind of humorless combination of James Bond and Dirk Diggler, both debonair and dirty. More plausible figures of masculine fantasy include the Backstreet Boys and Roger Rabbit. "Fifty Shades Darker" digs deeper into the demons and traumas of Mr. Grey, as played by Jamie Dornan. Much of the film's entertainment is watching Dakota Johnson, as the comparatively normal Anastasia "Ana" Steele, try to act opposite a distorted dreamboat who wakes to exercise on a pummel horse and who knows all the hair dressers in Seattle. Occasionally she implores him to stop acting so weird — but not often enough. And then there are our glimpses into his past that make for some of the movie's most unintentionally funny moments. In his childhood bedroom, we spy a picture of teenage Christian in front of the Taj Mahal and, most amazingly, a "Chronicles of Riddick" poster. It hangs in the background of a pivotal scene and the questions linger long afterward. Is the key to Christian that he's a huge Vin Diesel fan? Was it a passing fancy or was Christian — this globe-trotting sexual enigma — equally enthusiastic for subsequent installments of "Riddick"? Alas, we will never truly unlock the mysteries of Grey. "Fifty Shades Darker," which has maintained its lilywhite palate despite its title, takes up the action three weeks after the previous film left off. Christian, seeking to make amends after their split, comes calling for Ana, promising he's ready for a more "vanilla" relationship after the violence of his desires frightened Ana away. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong sexual content, some graphic nudity and language." RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.

"John Wick: Chapter 2"

Before you buy a ticket to see "John Wick: Chapter 2 ," the improbably fun sequel to the implausibly good "John Wick," you might want to ask yourself how much tolerance you have for gun shots to the head, because there are a lot of those in "John Wick: Chapter 2." More than you might think possible in a single movie. Is it gratuitous? Yes. Do all those people deserve to die? Probably not. But for our bearded boogeyman, who one character calls a priest and the devil in a single sentence, a shot to the head and one to the chest gets the job done quickly and efficiently. Why make things overly complicated? The same goes for the movie, about the storied hitman who was driven out of retirement and back into the game after some mobsters stole his 1969 Mustang and killed his puppy. Stuntman-turned-director Chad Stahelski's sequel is straightforward, fast-paced and gets the job done entertainment-wise. True to its name, "Chapter 2" literally picks up where the first left off. In a skull-crushingly loud sequence involving multiple men getting tossed off car hoods, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) retrieves his Mustang from the crooks holding it hostage (allowing for some knowingly extreme exposition about just how scary this guy is). RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong violence throughout, some language and brief nudity." RUNNING TIME: 122 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"The Great Wall"

"Tell the world what you have seen," a character exclaims in "The Great Wall," ''and what is coming!" The warning is about the mythical mass of marauding monsters that are sweeping down northern China but it could just as easily be for the kind of Hollywood-China collaboration that is "The Great Wall." The first English language feature shot entirely in China, it's the biggest-budget attempt yet to straddle both sides of the Pacific, plucking a movie star (Matt Damon) from the West for a production in the East. In a movie industry where the two biggest markets are North America and China, it's Hollywood's version of having your cake and eating it, too. But if "The Great Wall" is a forerunner to the cross-cultural blockbustering to come, we may have just as much reason to flee as those being hounded in the film by the Taotie. Those are the four-legged, man-eating creatures of ancient Chinese folklore that are here attacking the Great Wall and the armies that defend it, as the Taotie are said to do every 60 years. They're the Halley's Comet of demons. With acclaimed Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou directing and Damon starring, "The Great Wall" would seem to at least promise to be an intriguing artifact, a movie that would, even in failure, illustrate something interesting about the culture clash it's predicated on. But it turns out to be little more than a monster movie (and a poor one at that) that says more about corporate-driven global moviemaking than anything about either culture. It, after all, originated as a thinly sketched conceit of Thomas Tull, the former chief executive of the now Chinese-owned Legendary Entertainment. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "for sequences of fantasy action violence." RUNNING TIME: 104 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.

"Fist Fight"

If you like Ice Cube surly and sneering, find penis drawings hilarious and believe real men solve problems by throwing punches, "Fist Fight " is for you. This R-rated comedy from director Richie Keen starts with a ridiculous premise: One high-school teacher insists that another fight him after school to settle a professional beef. The opening scene further sets the juvenile tone, taking just seconds to introduce viewers to the script's three favorite words: the F-word, the P-word and the B-word. "Higher Learning," this isn't. "Fist Fight" is an indulgence in adolescent male fantasy, where teachers fight and kids rule the school. So it doesn't really matter that it plays its leading men as caricatures and uses sexist insults throughout. It's an absurd undertaking from the start. Charlie Day is Andy Campbell, a nebbishy English teacher at Roosevelt High School. Cube is Strickland, a humorless history teacher who's carrying a bat and wearing a scowl when we first see him onscreen. It's the last day of school, and the seniors are going wild with pranks. One such prank leads Strickland to lose his temper and he ends up smashing a student's desk with a hatchet during class. Because that happens. Campbell points the finger at Strickland, who's fired on the spot. That's when Strickland challenges Campbell to "handle our differences like real men" with an after-school fist fight. "Hashtag teacherfight," Strickland says. Campbell has even more to worry about. His own job is on the line thanks to school budget cuts, his wife is about to have their second child any minute, and his pre-teen daughter is counting on him to perform with her at her elementary school's talent show. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug material." RUNNING TIME: 91 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.

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This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Charlie Day, left, and Kumail Nanjiani in a scene from "Fist Fight."

"Fist Fight" a pre-teen fantasy By SANDY COHEN Associated Press If you like Ice Cube surly and sneering, find penis drawings hilarious and believe real men solve problems by throwing punches, "Fist Fight " is for you. This R-rated comedy from director Richie Keen starts with a ridiculous premise: One high-school teacher insists that another fight him after school to settle a professional beef. The opening scene further sets the juvenile tone, taking just seconds to introduce viewers to the script's three favorite words: the F-word, the P-word and the B-word. "Higher Learning," this isn't. "Fist Fight" is an indulgence in adolescent male fantasy, where teachers fight and kids

rule the school. So it doesn't really matter that it plays its leading men as caricatures and uses sexist insults throughout. It's an absurd undertaking from the start. Charlie Day is Andy Campbell, a nebbishy English teacher at Roosevelt High School. Cube is Strickland, a humorless history teacher who's carrying a bat and wearing a scowl when we first see him onscreen. It's the last day of school, and the seniors are going wild with pranks. One such prank leads Strickland to lose his temper and he ends up smashing a student's desk with a hatchet during class. Because that happens. Campbell points the finger at Strickland, who's fired on the spot. That's when Strickland challenges Campbell to "handle our differences like real men" with an after-school fist fight.

"Hashtag teacherfight," Strickland says. Campbell has even more to worry about. His own job is on the line thanks to school budget cuts, his wife is about to have their second child any minute, and his pre-teen daughter is counting on him to perform with her at her elementary school's talent show. Day is convincing as a pathetic putz, even as the story gets more and more farfetched. As established at the outset, "Fist Fight" is set in the world of the ridiculous, so it follows that Campbell would go to crazy lengths to avoid the fight with Strickland, including buying drugs from a student to plant on his colleague. Cube's character, though, isn't developed beyond the snarl. All we know about Strickland is that he's angry and prone to violence.

Could it be that he's so passionate about education? Well, when he tries to justify the fist fight as a way to call attention to problems at the school, nobody believes it. The brightest spots in the film come from the supporting players. Jillian Bell is a riot as a school guidance counselor completely off the rails. She does drugs before school and lusts after the students, lamenting that when teachers are caught having affairs with kids, "the news always leaves out the good part: They never tell how the teacher does the seduction." Tracy Morgan is in fine form just being himself as a kooky football coach. Kumail Nanjiani shines as the ineffectual campus security guard, and 10-year-old newcomer Alexa Nisenson is a scene-stealer with her school talent show performance.

"The Great Wall" proves underwhelming By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge In 2017, the current age of “postracial America”, nothing infuriates me more than the feigning of political correctness when we talk about white actors being inserted into ensembles of Asian or AfricanAmerican movies. Movies are for everyone. And there are lots of kinds of movies. If you think casting Matt Damon as a European mercenary in Legendary’s tepid current release “The Great Wall” is insensitive to cultural art, stop reading now (and get over yourself). If you like action movies or Damon’s irrepressible Boston charm or want to hear about how the business of cinema attendance is influencing how we view such pictures, then I hope my work makes this a safe place for you.

Better yet, those wanting to hear about how a bloated film went astray and tries to be too many things to too many well-intentioned types, then maybe we can be movie buddies. I’m a maverick and I’m here to tell you that that is how it is. No, I didn’t like “The Great Wall”. For me, that was a foregone conclusion once I saw the trailer in which Damon speechifies something like, “I’ve fought for greed. And Gods. But this is the first war I’ve found worth fighting for.” It makes for a solid sound bite and a spoonful of tagline medicine, but I was so drastically underwhelmed that I really just pouted the lost opportunity to (somehow) make a sequel to “The Martian”. He plays William, a soldier for hire, who travels to the mysterious Far East in search of the magic weapon to make him both

famous and rich: gunpowder. In his bid to conquer superstition and traditional enemies, he comes to the court of Song Dynasty roughly a thousand years ago. William is prepared for the distrust of the surely xenophobic people he comes to trade with. What he doesn’t suspect is that monsters lurk behind their Great Wall, the 5500-mile long battlement that took more than 1700 years to construct in its current configuration. He also isn’t ready for Willem Dafoe to appear as an older Caucasian soldier who came before him and never left. What none of is ready for is the inclusion of a female star in actress Tian Jing who portrays Commander Lin Mae of the Crane Troop. It’s all going to come together to satisfy, um, adequately. T h e m o n s t e r s , t h e Ta o Te i , are varied and bizarre. To show

them is to ruin the some of the picture’s few surprises, but the real sticking point is their origin story. It’s a ‘well, duh!’ moment if ever there was such a preposterous occurrence in such a preposterous film. Instead, the area to hone in your enticement is the really cool battle sequences that feature armor, colorfully-clad soldiers doing things I’ve previously only imagined in a Cirque du Soleil performance, and loads of blastaddled combat between William, Lin Mae’s battalion, and those brave men (and, again, women – surprising for a movie about the ancient Chinese) that were born and bred to defend the civilization that the Great Wall protects. Multi-cultural filmmaking has become a matter of fact in recent years. The international appeal of a title is now a serious thing to

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contend with as we cast movies, produce them, and make billions of dollars off of their worldwide box office. This is the first movie produced by Legendary since it was purchased last year by the Dailan Wanda Corporation out of Beijing, an emerging entertainment superpower. It’s opening last month in China was heralded as a great success and receipts there totaled far more in a month than it obviously will domestically in total. Other franchises have capitalized better (“The Fast & the Furious”) and others have done so with less risk (“xXx: The Return of Xander Cage”). “The Great Wall” simply has done it more recently. “The Great Wall” runs 121 minutes and is rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy action violence. I give this film one star out of four.

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Travel Spring to bloom with events in McHenry County For The Edge Spring is just around the corner, and family outings in McHenry County, Illinois, just northwest of Chicago, are a terrific way to shake off winter blues, emerge from hibernation and stretch your legs. Here's a spring bouquet of events and entertainments to help you plan your escape. All are an easy driving distance from Chicago, Milwaukee and Rockford. Many can be reached via Metra trains from Chicago. For routes and timetables, log on to www.metrarail.com. Be sure to consult websites or phone ahead for additional information, days open, hours and driving directions before heading out. CONSERVATION DISTRICT RECREATION & EVENTS The McHenry County Conservation District manages more than 22,600 acres of open spaces with woods, prairies, wetlands and savannas laced with trails and supported with amenities within 27 conservation areas...free of charge! The District also offers a season-long schedule of events and educational programs for all ages that range from welcoming migratory birds to nesting grounds to geocaching. Other activities and events include nature hikes, habitat restoration, canoeing, camping, fishing, conservation day camps and more. For more on the following, visit www.mccdistrict.org Festival of the Sugar Maples, Coral Woods Conservation Area, March 4 & 5, 11 & 12: Discover how maple syrup is made from the sap of maple trees. One-hour tours leave every 15 minutes and feature the cultural history of the maple grove and collection techniques. Tours finish with a taste of fresh Coral Woods maple syrup! Powers-Walker Open House, Glacial Park, Ringwood, April 9: Visit a Greek Revival 1854 restored house and learn more about the resident families that called this area home. This open house, with volunteers in historical attire, centers around the Powers family and their contribution to the Civil War. Earth Day Celebration, Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake, April 22: Co-hosted by the District and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, the event is held both indoors and out. Live musical performances, guided nature hikes, games and crafts, puppet shows, environmental exhibits and food vendors. A Celebration of Wildflowers & Art, Picnic Grove, Coral Woods, Marengo, May 6: Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor exploration and artistic activities centered around spring wildflowers. Hike the woodland and witness local plein air artists (a French expression referring to painting "in the open air") along the way. Guided hikes, food, live music, children's activities and more. Paddle in the Park, Lake Atwood Shelter, The Hollows, Cary, May 13: Take a canoe, kayak or stand up paddle board paddling clinic. Test-paddle canoes, kayaks or SUP's from local retailers to find the one that is right for you. See demonstrations of paddling and rescue techniques. See a Dragon Boat demonstration and help paddle one. Paddle a voyageur canoe. Learn about local canoe and kayak

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Canoeing is popular on Nippersink Creek in McHenry County. clubs, paddling opportunities, outfitters, and adventures available here in the Midwest. Paddle the Nippersink Creek Canoe Trail: When it comes to canoeing and kayaking, McHenry County has one of the best waterways in Illinois. Nippersink Creek is a 23-mile long, Class-A scenic prairie stream that winds through protected prairie and woodlands and past private lands. A slow-to-moderate current plus some short sections of easy-toride rapids make the Nippersink a great adventure for beginners and experienced paddlers. You'll observe magnificent landscapes, encounter a variety of native wildlife and rest at landings equipped with comfort stations, drinking water and picnic shelters. Camp in Thomas Woods in Marengo Ridge Conservation Area beginning in May. The District maintains 46 tent and 17 RV sites with ample parking, restrooms, drinking water and firewood. See website for reservation and cancellation policies, fees and site map. Cast a line at 23 District Fishing Sites for Bluegill, bullhead, channel cat, crappie, northern pike, sunfish, yellow perch, walleye, largemouth and white bass and even rainbow trout. A valid Illinois fishing permit is required for anglers 16 and older. MORE OUTDOOR FUN Peddle the Prairie Trail: The 26-mile Prairie Trail begins just south of Algonquin and runs north through eight McHenry County villages to the Wisconsin state line. You'll ride past farm fields, prairies, forests, parks, alongside the Fox River and through the McHenry

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County Conservation District's geologically significant 3,300-acre Glacial Park. On weekends, take your bike on Metra and hop off in Crystal Lake or McHenry. Depots in both towns are close to trail access points. Find train schedules at www. metrarail.com. Chain O' Lakes State Park near Spring Grove: Chain O'Lakes is a water-oriented recreation area with outstanding opportunities for boaters, anglers and skiers. The park borders three natural lakes - Grass, Marie and Nippersink - and the Fox River that connects another seven that make up the chain. In addition, the park contains a 44-acre lake within its boundaries. With nearly 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline, Chain O'Lakes State Park is the heart of a water wonderland. To learn more, go to http://dnr. state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/parks/ r2/chaino.htm Moraine Hills State Park near McHenry: From angling to more than 10 miles of hiking trails, from viewing rare plants to observing migratory waterfowl, Moraine Hills offers a recreational bounty. The Fox River is on the park's western border and 48-acre Lake Defiance is in the center of the park. Roughly half of the park's 2,200 acres is composed of wetlands and lakes. Find more information at https:// www.dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/ MoraineHills.aspx Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake is a former quarry that's been re-purposed into two crystal clear lakes with a picnic area, playground, hiking trails, marina w ith ro w b o at, c ano e , kayak, sailboat and paddleboat

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rentals, and overlooks that provide breathtaking views of the lakes and islands. Opens in April. www. crystallake.org/residents/threeoaks-recreation-area Forage for fresh spring produce, plants and more beginning in May at fabulous farmers markets in Cary, Crystal Lake, Huntley, McHenry and Woodstock, and at farm produce stands throughout the county. For days and hours o f o p e r a t i o n , g o t o w w w. VisitMcHenryCounty.com. INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT Legally Blonde - The Musical, Woodstock Opera House, March 3 19: The hit movie about Elle Woods, who takes Harvard Law by storm in her pursuit of love, comes to life in this dazzling, energetic musical presented by TownSquare Players. www.woodstockoperahouse.com Salsa 101, Loyola University Retreat & Ecology Campus, Woodstock, March 4: Learn how to make 12 authentic Mexican Salsas and condiments to go along with tacos. This class will demonstrate the proper use of chilies for taste and not just heat, seasoning of meats and vegetables, and flour vs. corn tortillas. Lots of sampling and cerveza, too! h t t p : / / w w w . l u c . e d u / re t re a t c a m p u s / cookingclassesevents/ culinaryclassesandevents Any Other Name, Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake, March 17 - April 2: Chicago Premier by the Williams Street Repertory.The New York Times' glowing review of this dark comedy (or light tragedy) about poetry, madness, and identity theft in Victorian England calls it

"O. Henry noir," saying it rings with relevance, is highly charged and nearly flawless.Edward and his American wife, Margaret, are starving for his art. Surely there must be a better way to becoming England's most famous and beloved poet! www.rauecenter.org 9 to 5 - The Musical, Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock, March 31 - April 15: Based on the 1980 hit movie, this is an hilarious story of three female co-workers pushed to the breaking point by their sexist, egotistical, lying and hypocritical boss. In a hilarious turn of events, they live out their wildest fantasy and give him the boot. Presented by Woodstock Musical Theatre Company. www. woodstockoperahouse.com Guys & Dolls, Raue Center for the Arts, Crystal Lake, April 21 - May 14: You'll love this toe-tapping, romantic musical comedy about a couple of high-rolling gamblers and the strongwilled gals who love them. Presented by the Williams Street Repertory. www.rauecenter.org Plan a Getaway to McHenry County McHenry County is just an hour's drive northwest of Chicago, bordered on the north by Wisconsin, and on the south by I-90. The Fox River winds down from the Chain of Lakes through the towns on the eastern side of the county, while country roads meander the western side. For visitor information, including links to the above events, plus lodging and dining options throughout McHenry County, go to www.VisitMcHenryCounty.com or phone 815-893-6280. Follow on Twitter and Facebook.

Travel Brown County gears up for March For The Edge Brown County has tons of great events in store for March, including plenty of St. Patrick's Day fun! See them all below and be sure to keep checking our event calendar as more are added all the time! Event: Hidden Figures – Movie at the Playhouse Date: March 1 Time: 7 p.m. Place: Brown County Playhouse Phone/Website: 812.988.6555 / www. browncountyplayhouse.org Admission: $6 / $5 About: Nominated for three Oscars and two Golden Globes! The story of a team of AfricanAmerican women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the US space program. Audiences and critics everywhere are cheering for Hidden Figures. This is a "film to be proud of, to celebrate, and yes, to award." Event: Unexpected Light – The History & Importance of Pastels Date: March 1-5, 7-12, 14-19, 21-26, 28-31 Time: Tuesday- Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Place: Brown County Art Guild (48 S. Van Buren Street, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.6185 / www. browncountyartguild.org/upcoming_events. html Admission: Free About: Unexpected Light: The History & Importance of Pastels Exhibit will feature pastel work by Donna Shortt, Pam Newell, Corrine Hull, Mary Ann Davis, Carol Strock Wasson,Chris Griffin Woods, Gerrie Govert, Ron Burgess, Robert Hoffman, and Charlene George. PLUS- never before seen pastel works by early Brown County artists Carl Graf, VJ Cariani and Marie Goth. Additional talks and demos are also scheduled to take place during March- check the Art Guild's calendar for more events! Event: Chateau Thomas Live Date: March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 Time: 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Place: Chateau Thomas Winery (225 South Van Buren Street, Coachlight Square) Phone/Website: 812.988.8500 / www. chateauthomas.com Admission: No Cover About: Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night in May at Chateau Thomas' Cellar Room! Listen to good music, enjoy gourmet cheese, and great wine. You will be hard pressed to find a more relaxing place in town! Event: Live Music at the 19th Hole Sports Bar Date: March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 Time: Starts around 8 p.m. Place: 19th Hole Sports Bar (Lower level at Salt Creek Golf Retreat) Phone/Website: 812.988.4323 / www. saltcreekgolf.com Admission: Free About: Head to the 19th Hole, the place to go for your late night entertainment! Enjoy great drink and food specials, a fun atmosphere, and best of all...live music! Event: Live Music in the CornCrib Lounge Date: March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 Time: 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night Place: Brown County Inn (51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.2291 / www. browncountyinn.com Admission: No Cover Charge About: Cozy up in the Brown County Inn's CornCrib Lounge and be treated to night of entertainment! Live music, great drinks, food, and fun! Event: Brown County Bluegrass Bash Date: March 4 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Brown County Playhouse Phone/Website: 812.988.6555 / www. browncountyplayhouse.org Admission: $12 About: Three of the best bluegrass bands in the region will perform live! Brown County is home to the granddaddy of Bluegrass, Bill Monroe. Keeping with tradition, the

Playhouse will feature a Brown County Bluegrass Bash Trio, including performances by Blue Mafia, Blue Collar Bluegrass, and Hamilton Creek! Event: Farm-to-Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery Date: March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 Time: Tours start at the top of each hour (Saturday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sunday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.) Place: Bear Wallow Distillery Phone/Website: 812.657.4923 / www. bearwallowdistillery.com Admission: $6 per person; children under 12 are free About: Head to Bear Wallow Distillery for a Farm-to-Fifth Tour! Tours are offered daily at the top of each hour. See the process used to handcraft Bear Wallow whiskey from local grains. Cooking, fermentation and distillation, as well as oak barrel storage and finally bottling! The tour includes a sample flight of whiskeys too! Event: Pastel Demo & Lecture with Mary Ann Davis Date: March 4 Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Place: Brown County Art Guild (48 S. Van Buren Street, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.6185 / www. browncountyartguild.org/upcoming_events. html Admission: Free About: Head to the Brown County Art Guild for a pastel demonstration and talk with Guild Artist Member Mary Ann Davis. Mary Ann Davis is a signature member of the American Impressionist Society and the Chicago Pastel Painters Association. She earned her BFA from Herron School of Art in 1976, majoring in Lithography. She also studied painting under Antonious Raemaekers, Lois Griffel and Carolyn Anderson and enjoys painting and drawing from life each week and regularly paints Plein air. Mary Ann was chosen for the books: Painting Indiana II, The Changing Face of Agriculture and Painting Indiana III, and Heritage of Place. Event: Quaff N’ Brew Beer School Date: March 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 10 a.m. Place: Big Woods Village Phone/Website: 812.988.6000 / http:// quaffon.com Admission: $5; $10 to add a pint glass About: Do you love beer? Ever wonder how beer is made? Want to learn the difference between porter and stout or lager and ale? Big Woods is offering an exciting class designed to teach you all about the world of beer. Event: Brown County Community Band Concert Date: March 5 Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Place: Nashville United Methodist Church (36 S Jefferson St, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 765.490.0789 / http:// browncountycommunityband.com Admission: Donations Accepted About: Head to the Nashville United Methodist Church for an afternoon of good music! The Brown County Community Band

will treat you to a concert consisting of a variety of Marches. Event: Trivia Night with Badfoot Trivia Date: March 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Place: 19th Hole Sports Bar (Lower level at Salt Creek Golf Retreat) Phone/Website: 812.988.4323 / www. saltcreekgolf.com Admission: Free About: The 19th Hole welcomes Badfoot Trivia's Trivia Night every Monday from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Head to the 19th Hole for a fun evening of seeing how smart you really are! The entry is free and we will give away a gift certificate to the winner each week. Check out Brown County's ONLY trivia night! Event: The Mystical Kabbalah and How it Applies to Life Date: March 7 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Place: Brown County Library (downstairs meeting room) Phone/Website: 812.720.0870 Admission: Free About: The Metaphysical Exploration Group has invited author/speaker Rabbi Leon Olenick to lead a lively discussion on the "Mystical Kabbalah and How it Applies to Life." He also will have his book "Anatomy of A Tear" available for signing. You are invited to a fun evening of learning something new about the Mystical World all around us. Event: Brown County Youth Showcase Date: March 11 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Brown County Playhouse Phone/Website: 812.988.6555 / www. browncountyplayhouse.org Admission: $12 About: 4th annual event! This live concert features local talent showing off their musical skills. The concert is a BETA Teen Center benefit and is hosted by Kara Barnard. Children 12 and under are free (subject to availability). Event: Death March Date: March 11 Time: 7:15 a.m. check-in begins; 9:30 a.m. race begins Place: Hoosier National Forest (1264 Hunters Creek Rd, Norman, IN) Phone/Website: 317.336.7553 / www. dinoseries.com/death-march/ Admission: $90 - $165 About: The Death March is a bicycle race for teams of two to be the first to reach designated cemeteries in and around the Hoosier National Forest. The ride begins and ends at the Midwest Trail Ride Horseman's Camp (MTR) in Norman, IN. This year's event adds a new Parent/Youth division! Event: Weaving Workshop Date: March 12 Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Place: Artists Colony Inn (105 South Van Buren Street, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.0600 / http:// artistscolonyinn.com Admission: $75 for workshop only; $164 for workshop and an overnight stay About: The Artists Colony Inn is offering a Weaving Workshop on March 12 and April

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29! The workshop includes a tapestry weaving loom and tools, a variety of yarn textures and colors, a printed weaving guide, and a meal voucher for lunch or dinner at the Artists Colony the day of your workshop. Very limited class size. Call to register! St. Patrick’s Day Events: Event: Celtica – St. Patrick’s Day Concert Date: March 17 Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; concert begins at 7 p.m. Place: Brown County Inn - Town Hall Room (51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.2291 / www. browncountyinn.com/events/st-patricks-dayconcert/ Admission: $10 About: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an evening of live entertainment at the Brown County Inn! Enjoy the sounds of Celtica, a progressive Celtic band consisting of musical founder Tammera Lane and guitarist Tim Dooley who create a sound that is uniquely their own. Tammera uses a mix of different instruments including vocals, keyboard, hammered dulcimer, field organ, hurdy gurdy, bowed psaltery and harp, backed by the guitar, Irish bouzouki, bodhran drum and mandolin work of Tim Dooley. Also included in the Celtica line up is guitarist Jeff Foster, fiddler Carolyn Dutton, on hurdy gurdy and percussion -Tom Lozano, and bagpipe/penny whistle player Clancy Clements. Event: Irish Roots – Live Country & Rock Date: March 17 Time: 7:30 p.m. Place: Brown County Playhouse Phone/Website: 812.988.6555 / www. browncountyplayhouse.org Admission: $18.50 / $17.50 About: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Playhouse favorites One Pulse Entertainment! Enjoy this live music revue with classics derived from the beautiful, soulful music of Ireland. Green beer and wine will be for sale in the auditorium. Plenty of party favors and festivities too! Event: St. Patrick’s Day at the Brown County Inn Date: March 17 Place: Brown County Inn (51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.2291 / www. browncountyinn.com/events/st-patricks-dayconcert/ Admission: Overnight package starts at $159 About: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day all weekend long at the Brown County Inn! Check out this special overnight package including an overnight stay on March 17, two tickets to the Celtica concert on Friday evening, a $30 dinner voucher, and breakfast for two (up to $20)! Packages start at $159+tax. Reservations only. Book your spot today by calling or signing up online! Event: St. Patrick’s Day Rally in the Village Date: March 18 Time: 2:30 p.m. - 12 a.m. Place: Big Woods Village Phone/Website: 812.988.6000 / http:// quaffon.com/big-woods-village/ Admission: $15 About: Show your Irish spirit at the 7th annual St. Patrick's Day Rally in the Village! Enjoy an afternoon and evening of craft beer, spirits, wine, traditional Irish dishes, and of course live music! Event: “M” Spells Murder – Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Date: March 18 Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.; show starts at 6:30 p.m. Place: Artists Colony Inn (105 South Van Buren Street, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.0600 / http:// artistscolonyinn.com Admission: $50 About: At the 1975 Spelling Bee, the high school principal was murdered but no one was ever charged with the crime. Now, 42 years later, a detective is opening Cold Case #100424541541252 and bringing all the classmates back to the scene of the crime. Come be a part of the infamous spelling bee re-enactment and find out who did it. THIS class reunion is sure to be a killer!

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Evangelical pastor transforms Texas Church By DAVID MONTERO Los Angeles Times FORT WORTH, Texas — Pastor David Daniels didn’t really have a choice. The refugees were desperate. He could feel that. Their need was great. He could see that. But God was also talking and that, well, he could definitely hear. So in 2015 he sponsored a Muslim family fleeing Syria and helped them settle in Fort Worth. What’s happened at his church in the years since is a reminder of what decades of studying the Bible has taught Daniels — that God’s will doesn’t always aim toward the easy route. Enter through the narrow gate, the Book of Matthew prescribed. If God did go for the smooth road, perhaps God wouldn’t have put Daniels in the buckle of the Bible Belt — next to notches of Waﬄe Houses, Whataburgers and Wal-Marts — and ask him to welcome refugees at a time when the president of the country would rather keep them out. The national anxiety over immigration and terrorist threats has been felt here in Texas, too, as members of Pantego Bible Church wrestle with their faith, their politics and even the nature of what it means to be a Christian. The political DNA of his church, by Daniels’

measure, is GOP. With exit polls showing 81 percent of white evangelical Christians supporting President Donald Trump in November, he figured most at Pantego Bible Church voted for the Republican, too. Still, he challenged his congregation to not follow the president’s path. Since Daniels urged his church to embrace refugees, 300 members have left, some out of displeasure with Daniels’ refugee policy. “I realize not every church is for every person,” he said. “But there is an internal frustration. I just have to accept that it’s OK for them to move on, and not take it personally.” B u t mo s t did no t mo v e o n — the congregation still numbers 1,300. Lupe Salazar feels the conflicting emotions of those who disagree with Daniels about refugees but have stayed with their church. “I wish I had eight hands,” he said, gesturing with his God-given two after a Sunday service. “One the one hand, I agree with the president and extreme vetting, but on the other I know we are Christians and should welcome the stranger. But on the other hand, we need to be secure and safe.” Salazar heads up security at the church. The first-generation American — and 100 percent Texan — served in the Marines and proudly

recites his family’s journey from Mexico to the Lone Star State. He voted for Trump. He stayed at Pantego Bible Church because he has roots there and relationships there. His kids grew up there, and his faith has grown there, too. Mostly, he said, he feels that Daniels always listens to his perspective, even if they disagree. He also respects Daniels’ passion for the issue. “I agree with his fundamental interpretation of God’s Scripture,” Salazar said. “This isn’t a political issue for David. It’s deeper than that.” Daniels’ journey really began in 2009, when two African refugees displaced by war showed up at Pantego Bible Church after a Sunday service. One had come from a refugee camp in Tanzania and the other from Burundi. The Burundi man, Method Bigirimana, told him they were looking for a place to hold a church service. Might they use a bit of space outdoors? Daniels helped coordinate a space indoors for them and Bigirimana brought about 150 refugees to the church. Brett and Shannon Brier say Daniels expects a lot from his church and has been slowly building the congregation up to be welcoming of refugees. “You can’t expect to come and not do anything,” she said.

The Briers sponsored a teenager who came from a refugee camp in Tanzania. They were inspired by Daniels and others in the church. It was not an easy path. Shannon Brier said the 17-year-old they took in spoke almost no English and seemed sullen and ungrateful for their help, and the pressure took its toll on the Briers’ home life. “Two weeks in and I was crying every day,” she said. “Whatever we had thought it would be, it wasn’t that.” But both agreed their faith and the support of the church helped them. And Brett Brier said living with a refugee opened up them up to a different level of understanding. Brett Brier, 38, who sports a thick beard and sounds like Matthew McConaughey, had just come back from taking Aline — the 17-yearold — from getting her driver’s license and was having a drink at Starbucks. She seems happier now, they say. She’s even active on her new Instagram account. In talking to Aline and other refugees, he’s learned they harbor deep psychological scars from trauma they escaped. Brier works in the medical field and says he knows of a doctor who came as a refugee but can’t get work because he doesn’t speak English. Many educated refugees can’t land jobs on par with what they had in their homeland.

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

Insured

656-7725

GatewayLawn.com

BOB’S

OUTDOOR SERVICES 25 + YEARS EXPERIENCE

75 Ft. Bucket Truck Stump Grinding Trimming • Removal

618-410-8245

Open Tues. - Thurs.10 am - 5 pm Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon.

Call or Text: 618-979-2006

30 Years Experience

FREE ESTIMATES

SPECIALISTS IN PRECIOUS METALS Buyers of Jewelry, Gold, Silver & Coin

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

MOHR’S TREE SERVICE

618-973-8537 618-692-6104

COINS

COMPETITIVE RATES

LAWN & HOME CARE

KS Lawn & Landscape

TREE SERVICE

25 Years of Service Experience in Edwardsville

A+

FREE Estimates

LAWN & HOME CARE

TIM’S

618-977-5037

Reasonable Prices Responsible Insured

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TREE SERVICE

• Spring Clean-Up • Landscape Work • Shrub Trimming & Removal • Drainage & Erosion Problems • Mulching • Power Washing • Deck & Fence Refinishing • Quality Work • Insured

Call Bob

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

Call for a FREE estimate!

618-531-0126

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

618-459-3330 618-410-0241

618-210-3654 Worden, Hamel all areas North, No Problem, I Live There!

COMPUTER SERVICE

• Mowing • Weed Trimming & Clean Up • Hedge Trimming • Minor Tree Trimming • Leaf & Gutter Cleaning

Call 618-401-8232

DAN GRAY 656-8806 910-7874

BRAVE

PAINTING Qu a Wo lity rk

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

Call 444-0293 PLUMBING

FRIENDLY LAWN CARE • Grass Cutting • Landscape • Power Washing • Grass Seeding • Clean-Ups • Bush Trimming • Mulching

Discount for any Reason.

Will Beat Any Other Price by 25% - 50%

Written bids

Fully Insured

(618) 345-9131

Brian’s Lawn Care

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

We have more services.. Just give us a call.....

Owner: Todd Edwards

618-781-7162

MASONRY & CONCRETE

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

618-792-8663

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

www.professorplumberinc.com ILLINOIS LICENSE 058-191883

• ALL BRICK WORK & REPAIR • FOUNDATION WORK • TUCK POINTING • CHIMNEYS • DRIVEWAYS • PATIOS & SIDEWALKS • SEAL ANY BRICK OR CONCRETE • REPAIR WATER DAMAGE (FULLY LICENSED & INSURED

Kitchen Cabinets/Countertops

FREE ESTIMATES

Siding/Soffit/Facia/Gutters

Serving All Of Madison County

Powerwashing -Decks/Stairs

HOME REMODELING CLIFF’S AFFORDABLE HOME REMODELING 39 Years Experience

Framing, Drywall/Tape/Paint Flooring

Doors/Windows Fire & Flood Restoration

ALL JOBS WELCOME

618

335 3330

March 2, 2017

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

• SERVING METRO EAST COMMUNITIES

Madison Co. Masonry & Concrete

618-670-9243

PROFESSOR PLUMBER

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

Insured & Bonded 656-6743

On the Edge of the Weekend

Now more than ever, you need a professional by your side! We’re here for you…just give us a call. Is it Time to Consider a Move?

If you answer yes to the following it might be...

Jamie Nishwitz 314-313-1578

Tara Riggs 580-7470

Jeanine Connor 781-1643

Jim Reppell 791-7663

• Are you paying taxes, utilities and payments on that large home you no longer need? It’s probably time to take advantage of today’s market and “rightsize.” • Are you exhausted from paying rent and someone else’s mortgage? Are you aware of the dozens of grants and financing programs available to first-time buyers? Free government money might be waiting... • Is the family growing and you’re busting at the seams of your current home? Then it might be time before interest rates rise any further!

Julie Fleck 972-7975

Karen Currier 616-6891

Larry Cooper 971-9036

Laura Goggin 977-9629 Karen Schoenthal 830-5370

Tami Dittamore 531-4652

Roger Reeves 531-1081

Rozanne & Bill Hunter

781-4031 / 830-9798

Sandi Lewis 304-4800

Chris Miller 580-6133 Judine Lux 531-0488

Don Whitehead 954-8000

Ranae Harris 973-0773

Sheena Valladares 530-4489

Kevin Huelsmann 581-3211

Donna Fritsch-Klein 779-6661

Maureen Clark 616-3335 Traci Fietsam 910-8144

Mary Porter 792-0550

Christina Schmitz 797-8717

Scott & Michelle Heinlein 558-1298 / 781-2322

Zak Dittamore 558-3449

Chris Danco 830-5620

Sherri Patterson 978-2129

Annette Bartels 972-9926

Karen Menendez 781-0546

Louie McCoy 971-7500

Max Maxin 218-5471

Sarah Rushing 558-4249

Kathy Cox 792-4951

Making the choice to buy and/or sell a home is one that can’t be taken lightly. If you answer yes to the following, then it’s time we have a conversation...

Mary Masterson 623-9149

Stacy Petry 960-4318

Judy Morrissey 781-5449

Make a call today for a no-obligation, no-pressure consultation with one of our caring professionals...

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Attention Agents Join our team. Call 581-8729 to learn more.

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Tammy Anderson-Owens, Managing Broker/Owner RE/MAX Alliance 1099M Beltline Rd., Collinsville, IL 62234 On the Edge of the Weekend

March 2, 2017