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• M a rc h M o r p h o M a n i a , Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through March 31. • Orchid Show: Madagascar, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 31. • Suddenly Last Summer, SIUE Metcalf Theatre, Edwardsville, 7:30 p.m. • War Horse, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • DDD&G, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through March 22. • PaperWork In, On, and Of Paper VI, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through March 22. • Edward Curtis: Visions of Native America, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through June 16. • DaVinci Machines II: The Australian Exhibition, Bank of America Plaza Building, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. • Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928 - 1945, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through April 21. • The Rep presents Venus In Fur, Loretto-Hilton Center Browning Mainstage, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Runs Through March 24 • Caspian w/Native, Foxing,
Bed and Breakfasts in Arcola.
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A look at one morning's meal.
9 Chef Tippy's Fine dining in Sullivan.
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Sullivan's Little Theatre on the Square.
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Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. • John & Gerald Clayton Duo, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • The Five and Dimers w/The Vondrukes, Adam Reichmann, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. • St. Paddy's Day Kick Off! feat. Stickley & Canan w/Kevin Buckley & Ian Walsh, Plaid to the Bone, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • They Might Be Giants w/ Moon Hooch, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Fantasy, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 8:00 p.m. • G u a rd i a n s o f G l a c i e r s w/A Message From Mar tyrs, Heavyarms, Vesper, Cicero's, University City, Doors 6:30 p.m. • Battle for Pointfest feat. Barewire, Brokeneck, Cowards Way Out, Adelos, Pop's, Sauget, 6:00 p.m. • Livingston Taylor & Janis Ian, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Sam Swanson and Todd Anderson, Blue Agave, Belleville, 9:30 p.m.
Saturday March 16_________ • Washington University 23rd Annual Pow Wow, Washington University Field House, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. • 44th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, 18th and Market Streets,
Downtown St. Louis, Noon • Irish Village presented by Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, Kiener Plaza, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • M a rc h M o r p h o M a n i a , Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through March 31. • Orchid Show: Madagascar, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 31. • Suddenly Last Summer, SIUE Metcalf Theatre, Edwardsville, 7:30 p.m. • War Horse, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. • PaperWork In, On, and Of Paper VI, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 22. • Edward Cur tis: Visions of Native America, St. Louis Ar t Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 16. • The Progress of Love, Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 20. • DaVinci Machines II: The Australian Exhibition, Bank of America Plaza Building, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. • Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928 - 1945, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through April 21. • The Rep presents Venus In Fur, Loretto-Hilton Center Browning Mainstage, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. Runs Through March 24
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Superheroes galore will be among the featured attractions at the Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con March 22 to 24.
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on’t miss your chance to meet icons of the comic, sci-fi, fantasy and gaming worlds when they come to the first ever Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con on Friday March 22, Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 at the America’s Center in downtown St. Louis. This three-day convention brings together many of the biggest names in comic books, films and television all under one roof. Confirmed celebrity guests include Stan Lee, Laurie Holden, Billy Dee Williams, Henry “The Fonz” Winkler, WWE Superstar Randy Orton, James Marsters, Dean Cain (Dean Cain!) and Tom Felton among others. These celebrities will be joined by many other wellknown artists and writers from the industry. The event will also include a variety of activities, exhibitors and special attractions. Fans are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite character and take part in the costume competition. One of the biggest names in attendance has to be Stan Lee. The co-creator of many of the most famous comic franchises in history such as Spider-Man, X-Men, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, Thor and dozens of other characters, will be available for a meet and greet with fans on Saturday, March 23. Lee, along with other artist co-creators including Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, helped to create more naturalistic comic book characters and introduce a shared universe among superheroes in comic books. He was inducted into the comic book industry’s Will
Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 1994. English actor Tom Felton, who Harry Potter fans will recognize as Hogwarts bully Draco Malfoy, will be another big attraction at the show. Felton will attend on both Saturday and Sunday. Other celebrities will include Juliet Landau (“Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel”), Jason David Frank (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”), John Shea (“Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” “Baby M”) James Hong (Blade Runner, Kung Fu Panda), Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk,” “The King of
Queens”.) “It’s really a pop culture festival. We think that the fans in St. Louis and the whole region who like pop culture, and like movies, and like TV, and like comics, and like art and like sci-fi and like all the things that we bring to the show haven’t been served with a show like this,” said Jerry Milani, public relations manager for Wizard World. He went on to say: “People will discover things that they never knew existed.” Milani said the company added St. Louis, along with Portland, Ore., and Nashville, Tenn., to its list of new cities for the 2013
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Wizard World Comic Con tour. The company has done a similar show in Chicago in previous years. Milani stressed that this is not a strict comic book or sci-fi show like some comic cons. Wizard World bills this as a pop culture festival with guests and activities that will appeal to a much wider audience. In other words, it’s perfectly OK if you don’t speak Klingon. You won’t be the only one. Superstar comics creators scheduled to attend include Cullen Bunn (“Wolverine,” “Avenging Spider-Man”), Jorge Molina (“X-Men,” “Fear Itself”), Chris Samnee (“Daredevil,” “Before Watchmen: Nite Owl”), Tyler Kirkham (“Superboy,” “Teen Titans”) and Gary Friedrich (“Ghost Rider,” “Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos”). The cost for a three-day ticket is $65 in advance and $75 at the door. Single day tickets are $35 for Friday or Sunday and $45 for Saturday. Each ticket includes up to two free child tickets for children 10 and under. Separate tickets are available for autographs and photo ops with celebrity guests. Visit www.wizardworld.com for full details. VIP packages are also available. All full price attendees will receive a free copy of the Exclusive Variant Cover of “The Walking Dead” No. 1 comic, illustrated by Arthur “Zombie King” Suydam, as a special gift. This is only available at Wizard World St. Louis Comic con. Show hours are: 3 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 22; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 23; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 24. The America’s Center is located at 701 Convention Plaza #300 St Louis, MO 63101 For more on the 2013 Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con, visit www.wizardworld. com.
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People People planner Jillian Michaels to appear at The Fox In this intimate and uniquely personal experience, Jillian Michaels shows how to harness your potential, kick-start your goals and live an exceptional life - sharing her keys to health, success and happiness. No hype, no false promises: just results. Michaels will appear at The Fox at 8 p.m. on May 11. "Your health is the platform that your entire life is built upon - from your physical health to your confidence and self-worth, I will give you the skill set, tools and insights to transform any aspect of your life immediately so you realize your true potential, and create the future you've dreamed of and deserve," exclaims Jillian. Imagine. Believe. Achieve. T h e s e t h re e w o rd s l a y a t t h e core of Jillian’s message. In a riveting, two-hour show, Jillian will awaken you to reignite your passion, define your goals and live in your authentic truth. She will teach you how to redefine your self-image, dramatically enhance your confidence and self-worth and blast through all internal and external obstacles. Finally, Jillian will supply the information and action plan that will empower you to conquer any challenge and achieve every goal. You will learn the science of shedding pounds, the impact of hormones on weight loss and
how to bring them back into balance. She demonstrates the how, what and why of workouts, sharing her most effective methods of burning fat and calories. A n d m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y, s h e will teach you how to shift your attitude, behavior, and mindset to maximize your life. Inspiring and motivating initially thru television, Jillian Michaels has become the world’s leading health and wellness expert. She has appeared on 11 seasons of NBC’s "The Biggest Loser;" seen in more than 90 countries around the world. As a motivator and role model, Jillian has made a unique connection with her audience, one that stems from her own personal journey. Before becoming a media sensation, she struggled with her own weight as a teenager. With her empowering information and tools, she now motivates millions through multiple media platforms. Jillian is a New York Times best-selling author, having sold m o re t h a n 3 . 5 m i l l i o n b o o k s worldwide, including such titles a s " M a s t e r Yo u r M e t a b o l i s m " and "Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life." Her newest book "Slim for Life: My Insider Secrets to Simple, Fast, and Lasting Weight Loss" has just been released. In addition, Jillian’s DVDs are global bestsellers.
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People People planner MoBOT to celebrate Arbor Day In celebration of Arbor Day, plant a tree for free! The Missouri Botanical Garden will once again mark the state’s celebration on Friday, April 5 by giving away 600 tree saplings to visitors on a firstcome, first-served basis. Deciduous holly, (Ilex decidua), River birch (Betula nigra), flowering dogwood (Cornus florida), witch hazel (Hamamelis vernalis) and Chinkapin oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) saplings will be available at the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or while supplies last. Master Gardeners will also be on-hand to answer questions and give advice on planting trees in the spring. Arbor Day Tree GiveawayAll five species offered this year are native to Missouri. The deciduous holly is an excellent small tree or large shrub for landscaping and food for wildlife. It grows 10-15 feet tall in sun or partial shade and prefers a rich, well-drained soil. The river birch is the best birch for St. Louis gardens and grows 40-70 feet tall. It prefers a moist, acidic, fertile soil including semi-aquatic conditions, but also tolerates drier soil. The flowering dogwood is the Missouri State tree and attains a small to medium size, under 30 feet
tall. It’s best to plant this tree under some shade or where it will not receive direct sun in the afternoon. Flowering dogwoods have great spring flowers and outstanding fall color in most years. The witch hazel is a winter-blooming, deciduous rounded shrub. Typically growing to 10 feet tall with a somewhat larger spread, it is noted for its extremely early (January through March) bloom of fragrant, yellow flowers, medium green summer foliage and yellow fall color. The Chinkapin oak is a large oak growing to 40-60 feet tall. It needs a large yard or can be used as a street tree. “Our interest in this giveaway is to encourage the diversification of plants introduced into the landscape, in order to create a more sustainable environment,” said Glenn Kopp, Horticulture Information Manager at the Kemper Center. “All of the trees can be considered dependable performers, disease and insect tolerant, and of outstanding quality for the home landscape.” The first Arbor Day was observed on April 10, 1872 in Nebraska, created as a way to increase awareness about the importance of trees. In 1970, former president Richard M. Nixon proclaimed the annual federal celebration of National Arbor Day. The Garden’s Arbor Day tree giveaway is included with general admission of $8; St. Louis City and
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Escape to Amish country The Flower Patch and Diamond House offer the perfect bed and breakfast experience By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge
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scape to Amish country this spring and check out the Flower Patch Bed and Breakfast in Arcola, where you’ll find cozy beds, great food and friendly conversation. I first had the opportunity to visit this delightful B & B when my husband and I stayed there for our anniversary two summers ago. Owners Bill and Lynne Harshbarger have run the Flower Patch B & B and its sister property, the Diamond House B & B for the last 25 years. Together, these two properties make for a wonderful and relaxing stay in this little central Illinois town. When I found out the Flower Patch had teamed up with a local theater and restaurant in nearby Sullivan, I had to check it out. Dinner followed by an evening at a highly respected theater and a good night’s rest tucked up in a beautiful bed and breakfast is my idea of heaven. So, we kissed the kids goodbye, handed them over to grandma and grandpa and headed off on the road for the 2.5 hour journey to Sullivan. Our tickets were for the 2 p.m. performance of “Les Miserables” so we went straight to the theater instead of checking in at the B & B first. The show was amazing (check out my story about that on page 9) and afterwards we headed across the street to Chef Tippy’s for dinner (you can read my review on page 8). By the time we had finished dinner we were exhausted from the long drive, three-hour performance and dinner. We were more than ready to hand ourselves over to Bill and Lynne’s warm hospitality and just relax. Unfortunately, we didn’t think to check directions before leaving Sullivan. We just figured that since
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we had a GPS in the car we would be fine. Not the best idea on an icy, dark February night surrounded by cornfields. Had we checked first, we would have realized that Sullivan is approximately 40 minutes from Arcola going straight through the heart of Amish country. In the day, this would have been a beautiful drive with all of the whitewashed Amish farmhouses flashing past. It was also Saturday night which, Lynne told us later, is “date night” for the Amish. We probably passed half a dozen black buggies as we made our way from Sullivan, through Arthur and on to Arcola. Fortunately, they all had reflectors on the back so we saw them easily in the dark. At last we arrived at the B & B and sank gratefully into the Flower Patch’s comfortable sitting room chairs. It was at this time that we met our fellow guests who were also taking part in the B & B’s Dinner and Theater package. Together, the four of us spent a happy 30 minutes chatting with Bill and Lynne about the show, our dinner and a little bit about ourselves. Finally, it was time to say goodnight and Bill showed us to our room. During our previous visit, we stayed in the Flower Patch’s lovely second floor Maple Room with its own fireplace. The Flower Patch house has five guest rooms in total, most with private bathrooms. The pretty Garden Room located at the back of the house has its own private staircase and views overlooking the garden gazebo and white wicker furniture. The Fern Room does double duty as a suite and includes a Lazy-boy sofa sleeper, private bath with shower and a full-sized antique bed. The Rose Room on the main floor features a four poster, pillow top queen-size bed with a large private bath enhanced with hand painted tiles and French doors. The Sunset Room is conveniently located at the top of the stairs and
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Above is the exterior of the Flower Patch Bed and Breakfast. Below is the Diamond Room inside the Diamond House. available for guests who need extra sleeping space. It shares a bath next door with the Fern Room or Maple Room. All rooms include robes, airconditioning, and wireless internet access. This time though we were staying next door in the Diamond House’s luxurious Diamond Room. This is the perfect place to spend a romantic honeymoon, anniversary or other special getaway. Guests staying here will enjoy a four poster queen size bed, plump sofa perfect for snuggling
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up to watch a film on the in-room television and DVD player and electric fireplace-style heater. The room also features a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and tub for two. Additionally, there is a table for two where guests can enjoy an intimate dinner together. The B & B’s other rooms include the Emerald Suite, Ruby Room, Sapphire Room and Amethyst Room. All rooms include private, tiled baths; full-size or queen pillow top mattress and thoughtful touches such as paintings by Lynne, who is a talented artist. Like the Flower Patch house, all rooms include robes, airconditioning, and wireless internet access. Guests staying at either house will enjoy the Flower Patch’s legendary seven-course breakfast in the Diamond House’s stunning formal dining room. Here, you’ll find a table laid with antique china and crystal glassware from Bill and Lynne’s impressive collection of more than 25 sets of fine English china. Breakfast is served at 8 a.m. although early risers are free to help themselves to coffee and tea from the sideboard. We began with a cup of fresh fruit presented in an elegant stem glass with a fresh mint sprig. During the spring and summer months, all of the herbs and most of the fruits and vegetables come from the Harshbarger’s own garden. Our second course included Lynne’s famous homemade Angel Biscuits and muffins served with homemade raspberry or strawberry jam. Next was a platter of fresh crudités followed by steamed cauliflower topped with cheese sauce. The main course was Dutch sausage served
with roasted sweet and russet potatoes and Bill’s secret recipe “Sassy Mushrooms.” To drink, we had a choice of orange juice or the Flower Patch’s homemade tomato juice made from its own tomatoes, as well as French roast coffee and freshly brewed hot tea. The Flower Patch and Diamond House B & Bs are both excellent choices to enjoy a relaxing break. Bill and Lynne provide their guests with a personal service that makes you feel like a member of the family. The Dinner and Theater package we enjoyed included: two tickets to a production at The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, dinner for two (one appetizer plus two entrees and two soft drinks) at Chef Tippy’s in Sullivan and an overnight stay in either the Flower Patch or Diamond House B & B. The cost for this package is $224.99 plus tax. There are many other packages available, such as the Girls Getaway Weekend, Wine & Antique Trail Getaway, Amish tours plus a meal with an Amish family or one of Lynne’s special English Teas. They can also customize a package that is perfect for your visit. To book your stay or for more information, visit www. arcolaflowerpatch.com or contact The Flower Patch Bed & Breakfast, 225 E. Jefferson Street, Arcola, IL 61910, at (217) 268-4876 or email william@arcolaflowerpatch. com; contact The Diamond House Bed & Breakfast, 229 E. Jefferson Street, Arcola, IL 61910, at (217) 268-4876 or email daniel@ arcoladiamondhouse.com.
Amish Country . . . and breakfast The Diamond House serves up a hearty, healthy breakfast every morning. At left is the main course, Dutch sausage served with roasted sweet and russet potatoes and secret recipe Sassy Mushrooms. Middle left are Angel biscuits and muffins. Bottom left is a selection of fresh-cut vegetables. Middle right is steamed cauliflower with cheese sauce. Bottom right is a selection of homemade raspberry and strawberry jams. Photos by Pete Midgley.
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Chef Tippy's Made-from-scratch goodness in central Illinois By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge
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hef Tippy’s aims high with its varied menu and contemporary décor and has succeeded in adding a modern twist to old favorites. Located in the central Illinois town of Sullivan, this new eatery is attracting attention from both ends of the state with its made from scratch recipes and daily specials. I was eager to find out what this new restaurant had to offer
as part of a dinner and theater package offered through the Flower Patch Bed and Breakfast in nearby Arcola. The package includes: two tickets to a show at The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan, two meals at Chef Tippy’s (one appetizer, two entrees and two soft drinks) and an overnight stay at the Flower Patch B & B for a total cost of $224.99 plus tax. My husband is a huge fan of stuffed mushrooms ($8) so picking our appetizer was easy. Even better, the mushrooms were stuffed with crabmeat. Everything was topped with a homemade cheese sauce and served with a tangy dipping menu included: a selection of pastas ($14 to $18,) Chicken Marsala ($16), Crab Cakes ($18), selection of sandwiches ($7 to $9) and a 10 ounce Pepperloin Steak ($19). Our meal also included two soft drinks with free refills. I ordered a Cherry Coke and practically inhaled three of those babies. Seriously, it was that good. Maybe I’ve just become too used to the canned stuff, but this hand-mixed version was amazing. I should also mention that while Chef Tippy’s does have a good drinks menu with beer, wine and cocktails, the restaurant was not able to serve alcoholic drinks at the time of our visit. I spoke with Matthew Tipton about this and he assured me that they should have this issue corrected by April. While the prices seemed
somewhat steep to me, when figured into the total cost of the dinner and theater package it worked out to be a very reasonable meal. We also appreciated the restaurant’s close proximity to the theater, especially as it was late February and there was still plenty of ice and snow on the ground. All in all, we both enjoyed our first visit to Chef Tippy’s. By the time that we left, the entire restaurant had filled up and servers were rushing busily too and fro. We were glad that we had booked as part of a package and didn’t have to worry about getting a table. Had we just shown up on our own, it’s likely that we would have had a lengthy wait ahead of us. To find out more about Chef Tippy’s, visit www.ChefTippys. com or call (217) 292-9015.
At top are mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat and covered in cheese sauce. At left is grilled salmon on a bed of rice. Below is a 12-ounce ribeye steak with fries. Photos by Krista Wilkinson-Midgley. during my visit to Amish country. For years the place was known as Jibby’s and had recently been revamped by new owners. They opened Chef Tippy’s in March 2012 with an eye for creating a typical “ma and pa” kind of place that offered a fresh approach to its menu offerings. Owner/Chef Matthew Tipton is a graduate of the Culinary Arts program at Richland Community College. After several years working in the restaurant industry as a bartender and general manager, he decided to train as a chef himself. When the Jibby’s location became available, he jumped at the chance to open his own restaurant along with his wife, Melissa, and brother, Andrew. His other brother, Noah, also works at the restaurant, making Chef Tippy’s a true family affair. We were starving by the time we walked through Tippy’s door just after 5 p.m. We had just been to see The Little Theatre on the Square’s excellent production of “Les Miserables” and were really looking forward to our meal. It should be noted that we didn’t just pick this restaurant at random. Our visit was included
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sauce. We both agreed that the mushrooms were fried to perfection, but the heavy cheese sauce, while tasty, seemed to overpower the delicate flavor of the crab. I chose the Catch of the Day ($17) for my entrée, which on this occasion was grilled salmon served on a bed of rice. It also included bread, a house or Caesar salad and one side. I went with the Caesar salad and steamed broccoli for my side. My salmon was expertly cooked with juicy pink meat that flaked off easily. The quality of the fish was also very good. My salad was fresh and crispy with no bits of brown or wilted lettuce. The bread was fairly ordinary but the honey butter served with it made it extraordinary. My husband went with the 12 ounce Ribeye Steak ($18) for his entrée, which was also served with bread, choice of salad and one side. He went for the Caesar salad as well and fries for his side. His verdict on the steak was that it was juicy and well-cooked with a good flavor, and the fries were outstanding. Some other entrees on the
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Pictured are exterior, above, and interior, below, views of The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan.
Sullivan's Little Theatre on the Square By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Located on a pretty main square in the small central Illinois town of Sullivan is a theater where you’ll find Broadway productions of the highest caliber. In fact, The Little Theatre on the Square was named one of the “Top 10 Places to See the Lights Way Off Broadway” by USA Today in 2005. Built in 1957, The Little Theatre on the Square has distinguished itself as the only Actors’ Equity Association theater in Illinois located between Chicago and St. Louis. This is surprising considering the town of Sullivan (pop. 4,396) is located roughly in the middle of a cornfield, with the nearest cities 40 minutes away in Decatur and Effingham. We were in town as part of the Flower Patch Bed and Breakfast’s new Dinner and Theater package, which included two tickets to the theater’s production of “Les Miserables,” dinner at local restaurant Chef Tippy’s across the street and an overnight stay at the Flower Patch B & B. Currently the darling of Broadway and Hollywood, “Les Miserables” is an epic of a show that requires considerable skill and talent from its cast and crew. There is tragedy, comedy and not to mention several pretty big set pieces as well. Despite its small size and remote location, The Little Theatre on the Square pulled this production off with aplomb. I had seen “Les Mis” only once before about 10 years ago on London’s West End. I didn’t remember much from that performance and, to be honest, I was seated so far away from the stage that I couldn’t see much either. My husband had never seen any production of “Les Mis” and was especially eager to see this show. We intentionally avoided the new Hollywood film (difficult because we’re major Oscars nerds) so that we could see it live on stage with fresh eyes. And I’m so glad that we did because it made watching this production so much more thrilling. Even before the lights dimmed we could tell this was something special. The theater was packed even though it was only a 2 p.m. performance. Our seats were perfectly positioned just to the right of the stage and less than 10 rows back. Once the show started, we had a great view of the action and could clearly see the expressions of anguish on the actors’ faces. When Karla Shook as Fantine delivered her gut-wrenching performance of “I Dreamed a Dream,” we could even see the actual tears glistening in her eyes. Wow.
All of the actors gave top notch performances. David Foley Jr. perfectly captured both the burning anger and gentleness of the hero Jean Valjean. On the flip side, Sean Zimmerman's cold and calculating portrayal of the villainous Javert was equally impressive. However, it was Ruthie Stephens as the adult Eponine that really stood out for me. Her rendition of “On My Own” brought out the goose bumps on my arms and “A Little Fall of Rain” had the tears falling freely down my cheeks. I looked around and noticed quite a few others in the audience sniffling into tissues as well. Eight-year-old Oliver Adamson nearly stole the show with his portrayal of the little street urchin Gavroche. This talented young actor has been performing with the theater’s Student’s Theater Arts Reach Dance and Drama Program since the age of 5. This workshop program offers children aged 3
through adults the chance to hone their skills in acting, dance, directing and production. The theater’s professional staff of actors, directors and technicians lead the workshops and performances. If you decide to check out a show or the Dinner and Theater package at The Little Theatre on the Square, you’re in for a treat. Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 2013 Summer Season. The schedule includes: “Fiddler on the Roof” June 5 through 16, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” June 19 through 30, “Anything Goes” July 3 through 14, “The Will Rogers Follies” July 17 through 28 and “Monty Python’s Spamalot” July 31 through Aug. 11. Contact the Little Theatre on the Square Box Office at (217) 728-7375 or visit www.littletheatre.org to book single tickets. To book a Dinner and Theater package, contact the Flower Patch B & B at (217) 268-4876 or visit www.arcolaflowerpatch.com.
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Religion Become an instrument to grace others' lives One of the newspapers I get on a daily basis occasionally asks a religious question to which two clergy of different religions reply and state their opinions. Recently what was discussed was ‘grace’ and I found the a n s w e r s b o t h i n t e re s t i n g a n d challenging. First of all, what do we mean when we refer to the term ‘grace’. I looked into several reference books and dictionaries to see what descriptive terms were used for the word ‘grace’. The following are some of the terms listed…tact, mercy, decency, f a v o r, v i r t u e m e r i t , p a rd o n , enhance, clemency, God’s love, lenience, God’s favor and God’s goodness. As Christians you and I often speak about God’s grace and mercy. After reading the article, I found myself rethinking just what we mean when we speak about ‘grace’. One of the writers mentioned that we do bandy the term about often when we speak about the
Doris Gvillo good things that happen in our lives. But he also raised the question that if a storm or flood damaged the neighbor ’s house and not ours, would we regard that as God’s grace and if so ‘why us and not the neighbor ’. Are we to be judge and jury about others and what occurs in their lives? Sometimes when good things occur, we do feel blessed and view it as God’s grace but those feelings are sometimes followed by the question, “why?” What could we have done that deserved this blessing when so many others are suffering? I wish I could give you an answer, but I find myself mulling over this question time and again, and I must admit, “I just don’t know.” In the article I read, one particular part resonated with me. It raised the following issue. If something really good happens
in our lives and we feel so blessed with God’s grace, does it then inspire us to help others? The author explained it as follows: Because we have been given grace, do we bestow grace upon someone else? A n d t h e re i s a n o t h e r p l a c e t h a t I c i rc l e d b e c a u s e i t a l s o both challenged me and caused me to ponder my own personal behavior. The question raised was, “Do we provide assistance to another in time of need because we believe that God’s grace provided someone to help us when we were in need?” If that is part of our motivation to do good, how then would those in so many areas of our country and our world who are in need and suffering know ‘grace’? Is it only experienced when something good happens in our lives? I clipped that particular article and circled parts of it because I felt it caused me to ‘think’ and it also ‘challenged’ me to look at the world for examples of God’s grace. In our church school classes
w e a re s t u d y i n g “ T h e Wo rd ” which is a study of the Bible from beginning to end. We are still in the Old Testament and I’ll admit parts of it are pretty violent and other parts illustrate very plainly God’s work…His promises, His judgment and His guidance. I wish I was better able to explain to you how sometimes I feel that I can understand most ‘all’ of God’s word and other times I feel tossed about with ‘all’ I don’t know or understand. But I do rest assured that our world is in God’s hands and you and I can trust our God. My simple explanation would be that we acknowledge God as creator, Jesus as Savior and ourselves as sinful but surrounded by God’s love.. But I also guess I’d add that we try to live by Jesus’ words, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” And, we do need to acknowledge our mistakes and remember that we have a God who loves and forgives. I feel I would need a degree in theology to truly give guidance,
but as a fellow Christian, I think we can encourage each other to walk in God’s way and try to live as He would have us live. I am going to leave you with a question to ponder as I have been pondering it since reading the article that inspired this piece. “Do our acts of loving kindness motivate others to follows suit?” If we feel blessed by God’s grace, are we inclined to pass it on to others and by so doing, does God’s grace continue to grow and expand? Would we consider that our lives do bless others and, if so, could we be instruments to spread God’s grace in our world? Oops! That’s two questions but I do believe they are both worth our consideration. My final conclusion after pondering this clipping for several weeks is this: “You and I can bring God closer to others when we become the instruments that grace the lives of others”.
with women. Father J. Michael Hornick resigned in 2009 as pastor of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church after allegations were made by three
adult women that he had engaged in inappropriate — not criminal — behavior. After the claims were made public, two more adult women
c a m e f o r w a rd a n d s a i d t h e y had inappropriate contact with Hornick decades before when they were minors, said Father Thomas Brundage.
Doris Gvillo is a member of Eden United Church of Christ.
Religion briefs Australian Muslim activists lose free speech appeal over letters sent to families of war dead CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's highest court narrowly rejected the case of two Muslim activists who argued they had a constitutional free-speech right to send offensive letters to families of Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Iranian-born Man Horan Monis, a Sydney cleric also known as Sheik Haron, was charged with 12 counts of using a postal service in an offensive way and one count of using a postal service in a harassing way over three years until 2009. Amirah Droudis was charged with aiding and abetting the offences. They face potential maximum prison sentences of 26 years and 16 years respectively if convicted. The six judges of the High Court split on whether the charges were compatible with Australians' right to free speech. When the nation's highest court is tied, an appeal is dismissed and the lower court decision stands. That sends the charges to a lower court where they will be heard on a date to be set. Monis allegedly wrote letters
critical of Australia's military involvement in Afghanistan and condemning the dead soldiers.
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Thursday, March 14 Next To Normal, Washington University South Campus Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Suddenly Last Summer, SIUE Metcalf Theatre, Edwardsville, 7:30 p.m. War Horse, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Jeremy Deller: Joy in People Exhibit, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through April 28. DDD&G, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through March 22. D a Vi n c i M a c h i n e s I I : T h e Australian Exhibition, Bank of America Plaza Building, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928 - 1945, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through April 21. The Rep presents Venus In Fur, Loretto-Hilton Center Browning Mainstage, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Runs Through March 24
Friday, March 15 Next To Normal, Washington University South Campus Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Four By Tenn presented by University of Missouri-St. Louis Theatre, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Suddenly Last Summer, SIUE Metcalf Theatre, Edwardsville, 7:30 p.m. War Horse, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Jeremy Deller: Joy in People Exhibit, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through April 28. DDD&G, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through March 22. New Media Series–William E. Jones: Killed, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through April 28. PaperWork In, On, and Of Paper VI, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through
March 22. Edward Curtis: Visions of Native America, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through June 16. D a Vi n c i M a c h i n e s I I : T h e Australian Exhibition, Bank of America Plaza Building, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928 - 1945, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through April 21. The Rep presents Venus In Fur, Loretto-Hilton Center Browning Mainstage, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Runs Through March 24
May 31. Georges Braque and the Cubist Still Life, 1928 - 1945, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through April 21. The Rep presents Venus In Fur, Loretto-Hilton Center Browning Mainstage, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. Runs Through March 24
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Saturday, March 16 Next To Normal, Washington University South Campus Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. If I Can't Be A Soldier, Missouri History Museum Theater - Forest Park, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. Four By Tenn presented by University of Missouri-St. Louis Theatre, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Suddenly Last Summer, SIUE Metcalf Theatre, Edwardsville, 7:30 p.m. War Horse, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. Jeremy Deller: Joy in People Exhibit, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through April 28. DDD&G, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs through March 22. New Media Series–William E. Jones: Killed, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 28. PaperWork In, On, and Of Paper VI, Foundry Art Centre, St. Charles, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 22. Edward Curtis: Visions of Native America, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 16. The Progress of Love, Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 20. D a Vi n c i M a c h i n e s I I : T h e Australian Exhibition, Bank of America Plaza Building, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through
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University of Missouri-St. Louis Theatre, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. Suddenly Last Summer, SIUE Metcalf Theatre, Edwardsville, 2:00 p.m. War Horse, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jeremy Deller: Joy in People Exhibit, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 28.
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The Arts Artistic adventures Peabody to host "My Brother Marvin" His legacy has been marred with misconceptions of the life he truly lived and the family he dearly loved. He constantly walked a tightrope between being who the world expected him to be and who he felt God called him to be. He secretly suffered in silence from the scars that women in his life had inflicted on him and longed for the true love they never supplied. He also inwardly battled to stay true to who he was as a person, safeguard his place in musical history and not succumb to an industry and music label that fought to turn him and his world upside down. He was Marvin Pentz Gaye and now a theatrical drama that focuses on the man behind the music reemerges on stages across the country – "My Brother Marvin." Six performances of "My Brother Marvin" are scheduled at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis. Ticket prices range from $34.50 to $100.00, plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased online at ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800745-3000, at the Peabody Opera
House Box Office on event days only (Opens at 10 AM), and at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center on non-event days (Open Mon- Fri from 10 AM – 5 PM). The St. Louis performance schedule for "My Brother Marvin" is as follows: Thursday, March 28th at 8 p.m., Friday, March 29th at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 30th at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, March 31st at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. "My Brother Marvin" is a gripping, riveting and dramatic account of the life of the man who transformed and revolutionized the landscape of soul music—Marvin Gaye. Everything his label and lovers didn't want you to know, stories swept under the rug about him and his family and secrets once thought to be buried with him and his mother surface and are now revealed in "My Brother Marvin". It delves into the story that framed the life and engineered the tragic death of iconic soul legend Marvin Gaye. The play specifically focuses on Marvin’s relationship with his mother, father and siblings. The story is inspired by and told from the vantage point of Marvin’s sister Zeola “Sweetsie� Gaye. "My Brother Marvin" achieves what other
offerings have previously failed to do—give the uncut, unadulterated, untainted truth about Marvin Gaye. The show also features original music inspired by Marvin Gaye and the musical era he influenced. “Through the years, I became taken aback and disappointed with everything that had been written, said and published about my family, especially My Brother Marvin that wasn’t accurate,� said Zeola Gaye. “In the play, I simply wanted to
set the record straight. I wanted to leave a true account about Marvin the man and our family. People need to know what really happened and Marvin would want his fans to really know what happened. We are finally bringing the truth the world needs and must know .� "My Brother Marvin" the stage play was conceived by Zeola Gaye. It is directed by acclaimed actor Clifton Powell (Next Friday, Ray, Dead Presidents) who also stars as
Marvin Gaye's father in the show and is being produced by Detroit To u r i n g G ro u p . " M y B ro t h e r Marvin" is written and adapted for the stage by heralded urban theatre playwright—Angela BarrowDunlap. Undoubtedly, BarrowDunlap is the premiere and most acclaimed writer, director, producer in the urban theatre circuit to date. "My Brother Marvin" is just one of many hit shows she's been at the helm of creatively.
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The Arts Artistic adventures The Babes to appear at the Wildey For over 20 years, the Babes have made their way across the country poking fun at all of lifeÂ’s serious issues. Presenting revues such as "Hormonal Imbalance...A Mood Swinging Musical Revue" and "Diva Nation...Where Music, Laughter & Girlfriends Reign." Now on their way to the Wildey Theatre, the Babes gear up for a performance that is not to be missed. Watch as this fabulous female-folkestra present Mid Life Vices...A Guilt Free Musical Revue, a hilarious celebration of "Whine Women and Song!" Mid Life Vices hysterically journals the lives of this Baby Boomer generation. In Babe fashion, the girls use their musical wacky viewfinder to honor the quirks and habits of men and women who (like the Babes) refuse to act their age! Neener, neener, neener in stunning 4-part harmony! The Babes, starring Sally Fingerett, Debi Smith, Deidre Flint and Marcy Marker arrive at the Wildey Theatre on Thursday May 9th at 7PM. For tickets and additional information on upcoming Wi l d e y T h e a t re e v e n t s , v i s i t www.wildeytheatre.com or call 618.307.1750 today.
The Art of the Book exhibition opening at Cedarhurst Brave New World: The Art of the Book in the Digital Age examines books on several levels; challenging visitors to consider the cultural and historical values placed on books, the social aspects of reading and how digital media has affected reading, and the book as an art form or art medium for creative expression. Works in the gallery range from rare historical books to altered book sculptures to digital readers. The exhibition, sponsored by Bill and Sylvia Howard and cosponsored by Ben and Cyndy Mitchell, St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital, Inc. The Southern Illinoisan and WSIU Public Radio/ WSIU Public Television will be in the Mitchell
Museum Main Gallery February 24 through May 5. Admission to the gallery exhibit is $5.00 per person. Admission is free Tuesday through Sunday for members of Cedarhurst and children 10 and under. Each Thursday, throughout the exhibit, admission is free for all visitors. An exhibition showcasing works from the Department of Cinema and Photography at SIU-C will open February 24 in the Beal Grand Corridor Gallery at Cedarhurst. The photography exhibition, an annual affair since the early 1990s, is one of many cooperative endeavors between Cedarhurst and Southern Illinois University and features both the works of talented students as well as art from the department’s faculty and staff. Pocketful of Posies: Salley Mavor sponsored by Kevin and Cheryl Settle and cosponsored by Bill and Barbara Beck and Crossroads Community Hospital will be the featured exhibition in the Beck Family Center Gallery. Mavor ’s fabric relief artwork is an outgrowth of her childhood fascination with handwork. In art school, she left traditional illustration mediums behind, preferring to communicate her ideas with sculptural needlework. She has continued to develop her technique for over 30 years, creating 3-dimentional works of art that tell stories with embroidery and found objects. An enthusiastic response to the
annual Shrode Fine Art & Craft Competition at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon garnered entries from many talented artists in the southern Illinois region. The exhibit, sponsored by Hunt and Donna Bonan will open to the public on Sunday, February 24 in the Regenhardt Gallery of the Shrode Art Center at Cedarhurst. The juried competition was open to all artists 18 years of age and older living in southern Illinois, south of Interstate 70. Located on Richview Road in Mt. Vernon, Cedarhurst Center for the Arts is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. For more information about Cedarhurst call 618.242.1236 or visit www. cedarhurst.org.
MOSAICS conducing call for entries MOSAICS, Missouri Festival for the Arts, announces their call to entry for their 19th Annual Arts Festival event, taking place September 13 through 15, 2013 in Historic St. Charles, Missouri. Join more than 100 juried and invited artists at this annual Arts Festival, which is a family-friendly weekend event with activities for everyone, including fantastic art, great entertainment and the
served basis. • Amenities – Artist amenities include booth sitting, cold water delivered to booths, complimentary Artist Reception on Friday evening, complimentary Artist Breakfast on Sunday morning, a variety of restaurants within the festival area, and security provided both day and night. • W h e re / H o w t o A p p l y – Interested artists may apply online at www.Zapplication.org. Proceeds from MOSAICS provides support to youth art activities including the “Mentor Meâ€? Program and Exhibition, hosted by the Foundry Art Centre, which is located within one block of the MOSAICS Festival. MOSAICS is operated and managed by a dedicated group of volunteers providing continuity, c o n s t a n t i m p ro v e m e n t a n d a congenial atmosphere. Additional details regarding the Call to Entry process for the 2013 MOSAICS Festival are available online at www.Zapplication.org. For more information about the 19th Annual MOSAICS Missouri Festival for the Arts, please call 314-482-5476 or visit www. stcharlesmosaics.org.
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opportunity for children to create their own artwork. The MOSAICS organization is accepting applications for the 2013 event, February 1 through the May 3, 2013 deadline. Juried artists will be notified no later than June 1, 2013, and booth fees will be due to the arts organization upon invitation and acceptance to the festival by June 20, 2013: • Artist Mediums – The 19th Annual MOSAICS Festival for the Arts is limited to 120 juried artists in varied media including painting, clay, sculpture, photography, print making, pastels, drawing, wood, jewelry, metalwork, glass, art to wear and mixed media. • Event Promotion – The MOSAICS Festival is promoted to the art-buying public via newspapers, radio, television, billboards, signage and social media across the St. Louis metropolitan area. • Prizes – $5,000 in cash prizes will be awarded to participating artists. • Fees – Jury fees are $30, and Booth fees are $295 for a single booth, with corner and double booths available on a first come, first
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The Arts Still a success – 34 years later SIUE Friends of Art Auction scheduled April 4 By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge
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ind one of a kind works of art and support local art education at the 34th Annual SIUE Friends of Art Auction. This year’s auction will feature around 100 pieces of art donated by faculty, visiting artists, alumni, friends and advanced students at SIUE with a further 50 to 70 pieces available in the silent auction. The event will be on Thursday, April 4, at Lewis and Clark Community’s N.O. Nelson Complex, 600 Troy Road in Edwardsville. Formerly known as the Wagner Complex, this was the original home of the SIUE Art and Design department. A preview of the items up for auction will begin at 6 p.m. in the Leclaire Room of the Jay Hoffman Building at the N.O. Nelson Complex. The live auction will begin at 7 p.m. with professional auctioneers Gary Niemeier and Dennis Ahrens of Ahrens and
department and its undergraduate and graduate students. This includes bringing national and international visiting artists to the SIUE campus. Visiting artists will
auction will be used to buy books and films about art and design for SIUE’s Lovejoy Library, provide travel grants for students to attend professional conferences,
Niemeier Auction Service calling the event. Additional art will be offered in a silent auction. “They really rev it up and it’s a lot of fun. People have a ball just getting into the thrill of bidding on things,” said Pam Decoteau, board member for the Friends of Art. Since 1979, the Friends of Art has assisted the Art & Design Department in staging this fundraiser. Last year’s auction sold 195 works of art and 71 more were sold during the silent auction. The 2012 event raised $16,375 before expenses. This money is used to fund a number of programs and events for the Art and Design
give lectures and workshops during their visit, as well as critique the students’ work. “This is a chance for students to get feedback on their art and see art that’s beyond what the instructor can offer them,” said Decoteau. “So it’s a really good addition to their education.” Decoteau said funds will also go toward prizes for the juried high school exhibit, which is open to students within a 100 mile radius of SIUE. She said this exhibit helps encourage high school students interested in art to continue doing their artwork. Additionally, money from the
scholarships and award $1,250 in prize money for artists participating in the art auction. “We try to get a lot of boom for our bucks trying to really make contributions to students’ education,” said Decoteau. This year’s auction will also celebrate the opening of the Art and Design Department’s new west expansion on March 21. On that day, there will be a ribbon cutting at 3:30 p.m. and an open house from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Decoteau said this new addition will unite the art history, art education and art therapy departments with the main Art
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Above, action at a previous SIUE Friends of Art Auction. Below left is a painting by John DenHouter. Below right is a drawing by Jason Bly. and Design building. It will also provide much-needed extra studio space for painting and drawing students, as well as a new gallery. The expansion also frees up space in the old building for expanding photography and digital arts, fiber and graphic design areas. “They’re really doing both buildings; revamping them and giving more space to some of the offices and classroom areas that are still in the older building,” said Decoteau.
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The Art Auction entrance fee is $5. All students (elementary through college), auction donors and members of the Friends of Art get in free. A cash bar is available. The Friends of Art website at www.siueFriendsOfArt.com has information on the auction and images of some of the artworks to be auctioned. This information is also available on Facebook under “Friends-of-art-SIUE” For further information contact Dianne Lynch at 377-8632.
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QuickGlance Movie Reviews
“Side Effects”
If this is indeed Steven Soderbergh’s final film, as he’s said it will be after toying with the notion of retirement for a couple of years now, then intriguingly it feels like he’s coming full circle in some ways to the film that put him on the map: the trailblazing, 1989 indie “sex, lies and videotape.” Both are lurid genre exercises, laid bare. Both focus on the intertwined lives of four central figures, including a scene in which one of the men interviews one of the women on video, hoping to unearth a hidden truth. Both movies are about danger, secrets and manipulation, filled with characters who aren’t what they initially seem, all of which Soderbergh depicts with his typically cool detachment. Twists and double crosses occur and schemes are revealed as layer upon layer of Scott Z. Burns’ clever script gets peeled away. Yet Soderbergh approaches such dramatic events with the same chilly tone that has marked so much of his work, even as the developments grow more than a little implausible. Rooney Mara is chilling as a troubled Manhattan woman who starts taking a new drug at the urging of her psychiatrist (Jude Law). Bad things happen. Channing Tatum and Catherine Zeta-Jones costar. R AT E D : R f o r s e x u a l i t y, n u d i t y, v i o l e n c e a n d language. RUNNING TIME: 106 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.
“A Good Day to Die Hard”
It’s supposed to be a parody of itself, right? That’s the only way to explain this ridiculously over-thetop, repetitively numbing fifth film in the “Die Hard” franchise. John McClane used to be a cowboy. Now, he’s a cartoon character — specifically, Wile E. Coyote, given how many times he should be seriously injured and/or killed in this movie. The most he suffers is a scratch here and there, and then he’s ready to pop back up again with a bemused twinkle in his eye and a wry quip. Part of the charm of this career-defining Bruce Willis’ character was the regular-guy, Reaganera resourcefulness he represented; now, he’s weirdly superhuman. But as charismatic as Willis ordinarily is, even he can’t fool us into thinking he’s enjoying himself this time. “A Good Day to Die Hard” is pointless and joyless, a barrage of noise and chaos, an onslaught of destruction without the slightest mention of consequence. Director John Moore mistakes shaky-cam and dizzying zooms for artistic finesse in his action sequences. But the most obnoxious element of all may be the father-son feelgoodery that occurs in the midst of all this madness. You see, Willis’ unstoppable New York cop has traveled to Moscow to track down his bitter, estranged son, Jack (Jai Courtney), whom he believes to be in criminal trouble. Jack is actually a spy working undercover to protect a government whistleblower (Sebastian Koch), and dad has arrived just in time to ruin his mission. Now they must work together — and bond. RATED: R for violence and language. RUNNING TIME: 97 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One star out of four.
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“Beautiful Creatures”
The genders have been reversed but the supernatural, starcrossed teen angst remains firmly intact in this drama that clearly aims to pick up where the “Twilight” franchise left off. Writer-director Richard LaGravenese’s film, based on the first novel in the young adult series by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, oozes Southern Gothic eccentricity and some amusing if inconsistent touches of camp. But a strong cast of likable and, yes, beautiful actors can only do so much with the formula in which they’re forced to work. And, like the “Twilight” movies, the special effects are all too often distractingly cheesy. The setup breathes some new life into such familiar material, though, as co-stars Alden Ehrenreich and Alice Englert feel like actual awkward teens enjoying the fraught thrills of first love. Once the plot machinations start grinding in the second half, though, “Beautiful Creatures” as a whole grinds to a halt. Spells and scenery-chewing can be a hoot; watching other people sitting around scouring ancient tomes for clues, not so much. Ehrenreich plays a restless teen in small-town South Carolina who’s smitten by Englert’s mysterious new girl. Turns out she’s a witch — and she’s probably doomed — but could true love with a mortal save her? Emma Thompson, Emmy Rossum and Viola Davis co-star. RATED: PG-13 for violence, scary images and some sexual material. RUNNING TIME: 123 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.
“Jack the Giant Slayer”
A big-budget, effects-laden, 3-D retelling of the Jack and the Beanstalk legend may seem like the unlikeliest pairing yet of director Bryan Singer and writer Christopher McQuarrie, but “Jack the Giant Slayer” ends up being smart, thrilling and a whole lot of fun. Singer and McQuarrie’s collaborations include, most famously, the twisty crime mystery “The Usual Suspects” (which earned McQuarrie an original-screenplay Oscar) and the Hitler assassination drama “Valkyrie,” featuring an eye patch-wearing Tom Cruise. They’ve sort of been all over the place together over the past couple decades — why not reinterpret a classic fairy tale? This time, the screenwriter is aided by Darren Lemke and Dan Studney; nevertheless there remains a sense of both briskness and substance. “Jack the Giant Slayer” is cheeky without being too obnoxiously cutesy. While the look of it is medieval, the vibe seems more current, but it’s not so anachronistic as to be self-referential and subversive along the lines of a “Shrek,” for example. In that regard, it actually ends up being pleasingly old-fashioned. Shot in 3-D — rather than one of those muddled 2-D re-dos — the film looks crisp and clean, much more so than the trailers and ads might suggest. The action sequences are cut in an unobtrusive way as to allow the intricacy of what’s happening on screen to shine through. And once it bursts forth from the ground, the beanstalk itself is magnificent; enormous and richly detailed, it feels like a living, breathing and formidable thing. RATED: PG-13 for intense scenes of fantasy action violence, some frightening images and brief language. RUNNING TIME: Running time: 117 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.
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"Stoker"
A spider crawls up the leg of 18-year-old India Stoker (Mia Wasikowska) early in Park Chan-wook’s English-language debut, “Stoker,” and she regards it passively, intrigued. There’s a creepy intruder in the Stokers’ handsome, isolated estate, but it’s India’s Uncle Charlie (Matthew Goode), whose existence India was unaware of until he arrived following the death of her father (Dermot Mulroney) in a mysterious car accident. Dashing, cultured and oozing melodramatic evil, he’s an homage to Joseph Cotton’s Uncle Charlie — a murder in a suit jacket at the dinner table — from Alfred Hitchcock’s “Shadow of a Doubt.” Park, the celebrated South Korean filmmaker of stylistic, hyper-violent revenge tales (“Oldboy,” “Lady Vengeance”) has long drawn Hitchcock comparisons. In “Stoker,” he makes them explicit, with references not just to “Shadow of a Doubt,” but “Psycho” and maybe even “The Birds,” if we can agree that Hitchcock forever owns violent attacks in phone booths. The plot outlines of “Stoker” from the screenplay by Wentworth Miller, a TV actor and star of “Prison Break,” share some of the basics of the nifty “Shadow of a Doubt” and countless other thrillers, but it’s emphatically a Park film. In his first Hollywood movie, there isn’t even a slight dip in his brilliant, colorful compositions (with his usual cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung), his grisly flesh tearing, or his extreme warping of genre. RATED: R for disturbing violent and sexual content. RUNNING TIME: 98 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.
“Oz the Great and Powerful”
This prequel aims for nostalgia in older viewers who grew up on “The Wizard of Oz” and still hold the classic dear while simultaneously enchanting a newer, younger audience. It never really accomplishes either successfully. An origin story to the groundbreaking 1939 picture, “Oz” can be very pretty but also overlong and repetitive, with a plot that’s more plodding than dazzling. Director Sam Raimi also is trying to find his own balance here between creating a big-budget, 3-D blockbuster and placing his signature stamp of kitschy, darkly humorous horror. He’s done the lavish CGI thing before, with diminishing results, in the “Spider-Man” trilogy, but here he has the daunting task of doing so while mining an even more treasured pop culture phenomenon. The results are understandably inconsistent. “Oz” features a couple of fun performances, a handful of witty lines, some clever details and spectacular costumes. And it’s all punctuated by a Danny Elfman score that serves as a reminder of how similar this effects-laden extravaganza is to the latter-day (and mediocre) work of Elfman’s frequent collaborator, Tim Burton — specifically, 2010’s “Alice in Wonderland,” also from Disney. At its center is a miscast James Franco, co-star of Raimi’s “Spider-Man” movies, as the circus huckster who becomes the reluctant Wizard of Oz. Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams play the three witches he meets. RATED: PG for sequences of action and scary images, and brief mild language. RUNNING TIME: 130 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.
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Director Chan wook-Park, left, actress Mia Wasikowska and actor Matthew Goode attend the premiere of "Stoker" at Walter Reade Theatre in New York.
"Stoker" ulitimately adds up to something By JAKE COYLE Associated Press A spider crawls up the leg of 18-year-old India Stoker (Mia Wasikowska) early in Chan-wook Park's English-language debut, “Stoker,” and she regards it passively, intrigued. There’s a creepy intruder in the Stokers’ handsome, isolated estate, but it’s India’s Uncle Charlie (Matthew Goode), whose existence India was unaware of until he arrived following the death of her father (Dermot Mulroney) in a mysterious car accident. Dashing, cultured and oozing melodramatic evil, he’s an homage to Joseph Cotton’s Uncle Charlie — a murder in a suit jacket at the dinner table — from Alfred
Hitchcock’s “Shadow of a Doubt.” Park, the celebrated South Korean filmmaker of stylistic, hyper-violent revenge tales (“Oldboy,” “Lady Vengeance”) has long drawn Hitchcock comparisons. In “Stoker,” he makes them explicit, with references not just to “Shadow of a Doubt,” but “Psycho” and maybe even “The Birds,” if we can agree that Hitchcock forever owns violent attacks in phone booths. The plot outlines of “Stoker” from the screenplay by Wentworth Miller, a TV actor and star of “Prison Break,” share some of the basics of the nifty “Shadow of a Doubt” and countless other thrillers, but it’s emphatically a Park film. In his first Hollywood movie, there isn’t even a slight dip in his brilliant, colorful compositions
(with his usual cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung), his grisly flesh tearing, or his extreme warping of genre. But the question with Park (whose “Oldboy” will later this year be released as a remake by Spike Lee) is whether his genre contortions are purely for the fetishistic pleasure of seeing characters and bodies — movies — mangled and bloodied. “Stoker” certainly relies too much on its heavy Gothic atmosphere, but it does add up to something — particularly because of Wasikowska’s deft performance. “Stoker” begins in a lush montage of rhythmic freeze frames of India, with an ominous police car in the background, ruminating in a voice-over about her nature:
“Just as a flower doesn’t choose its color, we don’t choose what we are going to be.” The foreshadowing sets the tone for a pulpy coming of age story, where India’s transition into womanhood comes via incestuous desires and buried corpses. With stringy black hair shrouding her face, India is a dour, intelligent introvert — a kind of Victorian shadow of Wasikowska’s Jane Eyre. She doesn’t like to be touched, not even by her mom (Nicole Kidman), and her acute sensitivity picks up the whispers at her father’s funeral, the thundering tick of a metronome and (in one of the many heavy symbols of India’s maturation) her loud cracking of a hardboiled eggshell, rolled on a table.
"Jack the Giant Slayer" a violent ride By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge With "Jack the Giant Slayer" fresh in my memory and the threat of a huge opening for "|Oz the Great and Powerful" looming on the weekend's horizon, it seems that the recent stint of famous fairy tale stories at the movies is far from over. "Alice in Wonderland "dominated the Spring box office in 2010, but the bomb of Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters in January gives this genre an uneven track record. Given the historic durability of these fictional works, I won't bet against them. "Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum." You all know that classic chant that indicates trouble is coming. In the 3D spectacular release of Jack the Giant Slayer we see a great vision of what that fairy tale really looked like. As the innocent farm boy
of the title, British actor Nicholas Hoult proves what I've been telling you for more than ten years: he's a great actor that is destined for a long career. He proved this in supporting turns in "About a Boy," "X-Men: First Class," and February's "Warm Bodies." One day, he'll get the leading man status that I see in his charm. Young Jack in this show is enamored with the story of the defeat of the giants by the great king, Erik (Craig Salisbury), from ages past. By destroying their enchanted beanstalk - the access between Earth and the realm the giants roam halfway from here to Heaven - Erik was able to bring safety and prosperity to his kingdom. He kept their enemy at bay for the rest of his life by fashioning a golden crown that enslaved them and by hiding the last remaining magic beans in his crypt. He did all that a
great leader could to protect his legacy. But it was far from enough. Erik's descendant, King Brahmwell (Ian McShane), has used the wise governance of his ancestor to retain the wealth of the kingdom he's inherited. He has also prepared his daughter, the lovely Princess Isabelle (Eleanor Tomlinson), to continue this trend when her time upon the throne comes. To ensure this further, the King has arranged a marriage between his daughter and the stodgy, ill-tempered Roderick (Stanley Tucci), his advisor and court big-wig. Roderick's goal is to edge the princess out of power and usurp his way to riches. His wicked plan takes a right and convenient turn when the sneaky Isabelle ventures out one night in search of adventure and winds up victim to the random string of events
that release magic beans and once again bridge our world to the giants' stronghold. Roderick thinks he has the smarts to once again turn the giants into agents of his bidding. With a romantic eye to her highness, Jack offers to join the valiant royal guard, Elmont (Ewan McGregor), and other troops to climb toward the sky and rescue our heroine. His plucky nerve and grasp of common sense show Jack to be a true hero, but the show is stolen by the special effects that create the giants once his feet leave terra firma. The giants are brutish, ugly thugs, and have uniquely designed characteristics that makes each one a cherished villain that I just don't have the space to elaborate upon. They're also disgusting, emitting foul odors, noises, and epithets as they alternate
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between getting their way and falling victim to human ingenuity. At this point I feel it pertinent to offer a warning to parents that this fairy tale might be too much for younger children. Like most of you, I'm sure, I felt that this picture was marketed squarely to the family audiences and that it would help fill the need for that type of movie that's been missing from marquees thus far into 2013. Instead, "Jack the Giant Slayer" proved to be a little scary and a lot on the violent side. Venture cautiously, is my suggestion. Good advice for Jack and for his viewers. "Jack the Giant Slayer" runs 130 minutes and is rated PG-13 for intense scenes of fantasy action violence, some frightening images, and brief language. I give this film two stars out of four.
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Music Music calendar Thursday, March 14 John & Gerald Clayton Duo, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. STS9 w/Maserati, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m. Radio Star, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 7:00 p.m. Let's Go Drink Some Beer! w/ In My Silence, Slampig, Outcome of Betrayal, Pop's, Sauget, 6:30 p.m. The Poorhouse Says, Dead Leaves w/The Trophy Mules, Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Always Support Locals w/ Two4One, Dom Chronicles, A-Game, Loogey, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:30 p.m.
Friday, March 15 Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Caspian w/Native, Foxing, Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. John & Gerald Clayton Duo, Jazz
at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The Five and Dimers w/The Vondrukes, Adam Reichmann, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. St. Paddy's Day Kick Off! feat. Stickley & Canan w/Kevin Buckley & Ian Walsh, Plaid to the Bone, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. They Might Be Giants w/Moon Hooch, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Fantasy, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 8:00 p.m. Guardians of Glaciers w/A Message From Martyrs, Heavyarms, Vesper, Cicero's, University City, Doors 6:30 p.m. Battle for Pointfest feat. Barewire, Brokeneck, Cowards Way Out, Adelos, Pop's, Sauget, 6:00 p.m. Livingston Taylor & Janis Ian, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Sam Swanson and Todd Anderson, Blue Agave, Belleville, 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16 Pajanimals, Peabody, St. Louis, 4:30 p.m. Stubhy and Adam from Lucky Boys Confusion Storytellers Show w/Clockwork, Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m. John & Gerald Clayton Duo, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Marcus Foster w/Ruston Kelly, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Devon Allman, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Fantasy, Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton, 8:00 p.m. Rock the Irish w/Divide the Empire, Final Veil, Hero For A Day, 30Aut6, Pop's, Sauget, 6:00 p.m. Molly Simms and Jordan Kylie, Blue Agave, Belleville, 9:30 p.m.
Electric Trio, Peabody, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. 20th Anniversary Tour - Nile w/Tyranny Enthroned, Eternium, Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Battle for Pointfest feat. Revence,
Holiday at Sea, Fuel the Fire, Twizted Lixx, Pop's, Sauget, 6:00 p.m. Acoustic Asylum 2:00 p.m. / Wherehouse Project 7:00 p.m., Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Alton
Sunday, March 17 Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell and Richard Thompson
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1 Bedroom Apt $425/mo Beautiful 4 bdrm 4 bth 3 car gar W/S/T included, home in exclusive subdivision, near public transportation 5000sf furnished or unfurnished 618-250-5806 Edw. schl district, close to inter2 Bedroom home on M Street. state. $2300 Avlb April. Call 1 Bedroom loft apartment, $600 Hardwood floors, refrigerator, 618-792-4839 or 318-578-2241. month $600 deposit. ALSO 2 stove, walkout bsmnt with washbedroom house $1000 month Residential & er & dryer hookup. $800mth + $1000 deposit. Clean and well Commercial deposit. Call 618-488-7785. maintained. CREDIT CHECK. Properties for Rent: No pets, no smoking 656-8953 & retail 3 BDRM, 2 BATH, 1600 sq ft, Office 1218 Lindenwood, Edw: fncd space, apartments, 1 Bedroom unit in yd, frplc, gar, frig, stove disp’l, duplexes, homes. Edwardsville, now accepting Meyer & Assoc. 656-1824 w/d hook-up. $1050 month. applications. Fridge, stove, Property Management Look, then call 288-0048. window AC’s furnished. 618Services Available. 466-8296 / 618-530-6939 3 BR, 1.5 BA in Edwardsville. www.meyerproperties.com 1,800 sq. ft., applncs & W/D pro1 excellent 3BR, 1200 sq.ft. TH: vided. 1 car gar. Lawn care incl. Collinsville, near 157/70; 12 Apts/Duplexes $1200/mo. 618-610-6300 min. to SIUE, FP, DW, W/D, ceil710 ing fans, cable, sound walls, off4 Br 3 Ba, mstr suite, recent For Rent st. prkng. Sm pets OK, yr. lse. remodel, all applnc + DW, micro, W/D. 10 Blks dwntwn 3 Quiet, 2 bed, 1.5 bath Conve- $780/mo. 618/345-9610 give Blks bike trl. Off st parking lawn- niently located Montclaire area AM/PM phone. care incl $1,175. 618-978-7250 townhouse. Fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer hookup $700/mth. 288-7802
2 Bedroom APARTMENT, Edwardsville, minutes from SIUE: 1.5 bath, W/D hookup. $650/month 618-407-5333
2 Bedroom 1 bath home w/large yard, close to interstate. Washer/dryer hookup, single car garage. $825/mo; you take care of lawn $775/mo. 973-0479
Apts, Duplexes, & Homes Visit our website www.glsrent.com 656-2230
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1 & 2 bdr apts, 1/2 Month Free Rent, W/S/T Paid 50 Devon Ct., Edw. 618-791-9062 Large one bedroom apt $575. Also SPACIOUS one bedroom cottage, $700. Both no pets, non-smoking. References required. 618-692-4144.
4 ACRES, 6 BEDROOMS, 6 BATHS 4 car garage, chef’s kitchen, finished walkout. $569,900 Edwardsville PR100986 SANDIE LAMANTIA (618) 978-2384
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ULTIMATE CUSTOM, LOADED with upgrades has 5 bedrooms on wooded cul-de-sac lot. $475,000 Glen Carbon PR100997 BETTY TREAT (618) 830-3952
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2 ROOMMATES WANTED for 5 Bedroom House. Pool. 10 minutes from SIUE. $400/400. Includes utilities /trash/ cable/ internet. Jackie 314/346-1051 Share house with 3 male persons. Smoking environment. $67.50 weekly plus $300 deposit, utilities paid 656-0498.
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Edwardsville home, 2BR 1BA, LR, Eat-in kitchen. 1041 sq. ft. Siding, newer vinyl windows, nice but needs work. $65,000. 618-656-1702.
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SPACIOUS & INVITING 2 story with finished LL. 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, fireplace, cul-de-sac. $380,000 Edwardsville PR100995 MICHELLE HEINLEIN (618) 781-2322
ALL BRICK RANCH COMPLETELY REMODELED open great room w/fireplace, finsihed walkout, party size deck & stone patio. $369,500 Edwardsville PR100983 DIANA MASSEY TEAM (618) 791-5024 or (618) 791-9298
WALKOUT 4BR/3BA 3 car garage, storage on 2 acres, partially fenced, freshly painted. $265,000 Edwardsville PR100994 CAROLYN KOESTER (618) 791-6712
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OUTSTANDING 3 BEDROOM 3 bath, full brick ranch on 1 acre, 5 minutes from Edwardsville. $186,000 Edwardsville PR100993 GEORGE KEY (618) 581-4323
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2 BR, 1 Bath Glen Carbon Lots QUAIL HOLLOW, w/d hook-ups Lrge 1 bdr 1 bth apt on 2nd floor Commercial Space $675 (618)346-7878 3 big rooms, country kitchen. For Rent 720 For Sale 820 www.osbornproperties.com Off street parking, coin-op laun2 BR, 1.5 BA, Edw./Glen Cbn., dry in building. Updated, nice, Barber shop, retail or office Building lot 317 M Street, Edw. near SIU: W/D hookups, off-st. bright! In Worden $395/mth, space, close to downtown on St. 75 x 133 Irregular Pie Shape Surveyed $22,000 - 977-9187. pkng. $710 up to $745. 692- sec dep/refs rqrd 636-375-4161 Louis Street. 314-574-3858. 6366. HSI Management Group Move in Special Custom home site in 1st Month 1/2 off Office Space Meridian Woods, Glen Carbon 2BR 1BA Duplex near SIU: C/A, Contact Dave Northway yard, balcony, gar., w/d hookup; 2 BR, 1 Bath Glen Carbon w/d For Rent 725 618-402-2990 97 Devon Ct., Edw.; quiet cul- hook-ups, $655 (618)346-7878 www.osbornproperties.com de-sac. $795. 1-yr. lease, credit HWY 159-Maryville, 1200 SQ., SUN RIDGE ESTATES check. No dogs. 618/444-4658. Spacious 2 BR 1.5BA $600 or 5 offices, rec area. $1050/mth Just past Fruit Rd, Edwardsville (618)346-7878 2+ Acre Lots Available Now! 2 & 3 bed- 1 BR $500 apts. 300 S. Main, www.osbornproperties.com Call for special prices rooms. Ask about our specials. downtown Edw.; coin w/d; w/s/t pd.; 1 yr lease, no pets. 692-9310 www.rentchp.com Office space for lease at IL 157 618/792-9050 or 618/781-5934 Lve msge @ 656-0923. and Center Grove Road, up to Glen Carbon: 2 BR, loft family room, off-street parking, W/D Two bedroom townhouse, patio 3200sf, $2300/mth. 656-1824 meyerproperties.com hookup. $650 incl W/S/T, lawn unit. 1 1/2 baths, w/d hookup. Available now. $665 per monthcare. No pets. 618/344-1838. NO PETS-1 yr lease 692-7147.
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(618) 792-7918 4BR HOME NEAR Leclaire Lake. All brick, wood floors, one owner home! $150,000 Edwardsville PR100984 IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422
COUNTRY SETTING ON .5 acre. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, finished basement, oversized 2 car garage. $135,500 Edwardsville PR100988 LEROY TAYLOR (618) 406-4372
ADORABLE 2 BEDROOM w/studded attic wating for someone to finish. Great location! $129,900 Edwardsville PR101000 JUDINE LUX (618) 531-0488 OR CHRIS MILLER (618) 580-6133
BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME Secluded lot in Middlegate Place. Fruit bearing apple tree. $39,900 Glen Carbon PR100981 VICKY LOWRY (618) 741-7178
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244 E. Oakshire Drive, Glen Carbon CRAFTSMAN STYLE! SPLIT BR fin. basement, granite countertops, SS appliances! $284,000 Glen Carbon PR100987 BETSY BUTLER (618) 972-2225
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20 Shell Lane, Edwardsville 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, ONE STORY with walkout lower level on huge lot. $150,000 Edwardsville PR100991 BARRY MAULDEN (618) 779-4755
108 E. Oakshire Drive, Glen Carbon WELL MAINTAINED WITH FINISHED LL Slate backsplash, fence & SS appliances. $225,000 Glen Carbon PR100729
7008 Alston Court, Edwardsville $469,900 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM SANDIE LAMANTIA (618) 978-2384
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IMPRESSIVE CUSTOM On 6.74 acres! 6BR/3.5BA. Walkout LL. Stocked pond. $419,900 Dorsey PR100375
UNIQUE IN EVERY WAY 8’ window allows breathtaking view on private oversized lot. $349,900 Glen Carbon PR100717
ALMOST 1 ACRE 4BR/2.5BA with 2 car attached and additional 1 car detached garage. $190,000 Troy PR100392
5 ACRE PARCEL IN TRIAD School District. Great location for building your dream house! $120,000 Troy PR100521
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217 Mcclelland Drive, Troy $284,900 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM DIANA MASSEY TEAM (618) 791-5024 or (618) 791-9298
109 E. Abner Place, Edwardsville 2BR/1BA SNUGGLED INTO East Abner Place. Large fenced yard. One car garage. $132,500 Edwardsville PR100989 IRMA AUGUST (618) 558-8422
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EXCITING NEW FLOOR PLAN in Ebbets Field! 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 2 fireplaces, finished LL. $469,900 Edwardsville PR9526
COMFORT & ELEGANCE in this custom designed 2 story featuring grand staircase. $409,500 Edwardsville PR100006
BEAUTIFUL 4BR/3BR w/3 car garage. If you’re looking for a home to be pampered in, this is the one! $298,000 Wood River PR100349
WAITING FOR YOU! 3 bedroom ranch in Holiday Shores with lake privileges. $158,000 Worden PR100741
CAPE COD WITH 2 BEDROOMS basement, floored attic & garage. Wood floors, many updates! $119,900 Edwardsville PR100508
NICE move in ready 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Features privacy fence & new deck. $74,900 Troy PR100621
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10 Fairway, Edwardsville 6BR/5BA 6,000 sq. ft. brick home on golf course. $494,000
7407 Conner Lane, Edwardsville Beautiful 4BR home on 2 acres within minutes of town. $389,900
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Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Sarah Seniker 31763 Red Oak Drive, Brighton $389,000 Custom built home on 5.06 acres.
Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Linda Mitchell 348 West Lake, Edwardsville $359,900 Dulap Lake. Lakefront. Updated. Fabulous views!
Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Linda Shaffer 8925 Wheat Drive, Troy $304,900 1.5 story, 4BR/3BA home with 3 car garage.
Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Donna Gayler 108 Poplar Court, Edwardsville $299,900 Like new spacious 4BR/3BA custom ranch.
Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Stan Groppel 25 Olivia, Glen Carbon $225,000 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, inground pool.
Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Karen Malench 638 Tamarach, Edwardsville $178,500 Beautiful spacious ranch with fireplace.
Open Sunday 1:00 -3:00 Hosting Agent: Roxanne Portell 535 Choteau Avenue, Granite City $105,000 Move in ready 3BR/2BA home with large yard.
Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Paula Rickey 630 Roosevelt, Edwardsville $92,500 3BR/1BA home well worth the price.
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5 Ginger Bend Court, Glen Carbon Open floor plan. Great for entertaining! $250,000
7007 Augusta Drive, Glen Carbon Gorgeous ranch with vaulted ceilings. $234,900
1924 Reserve Way, Belleville Like new 3BR/3BA bonus loft space, large closets. $164,900
1230 E. Olive, Staunton Adorable 3 bedroom on corner lot. $35,900
3104 Birmingham, Glen Carbon Beautiful like new 3BR/2BA ranch. $240,000
526 Zenk Road, Troy Well maintained bi level with mature trees. $142,900
3039 Sunset Hills Blvd, Edw. Custom 7000 sq. ft. 6BR home with wooded yard. $885,000
5331 Hazel Road, Edwardsville Lovely 3BR with new roof. Acreage. Wooded. $475,000
41 Wolfe Creek Ct., Glen Carbon Fabulous 5BR/4BA cul-de-sac home! $399,900
1010 Shawnee Road, Greenville Country living. 7+ acres. 4 bedrooms/5 baths. $369,900
112 Forest Grove, Glen Carbon 2 story home nestled on a wooded lot. $359,900
20 Burdick Creek, Collinsville Quality 3/4 brick 2 story home on wooded lot. $344,900
887 Malibu Way, Edw. Brick ranch w/spectacular lake views! $335,000
46 Ginger Creek Pkwy, Glen Carbon Beautiful villa with space galore. $299,000
6803 Quail Walk, Edwardsville Comfortable Living! 3BR/2BA ranch with sunroom. $239,500
9961 Lincoln Drive, Worden 3BR home on 4 acres in the Edwardsville School District. $222,000
1505 McCoy Drive, Edwardsville Attractive 2 Story! Spacious BRs! Convenient location! $215,000
396 Canadian Drive, Staunton 2BR/2BA new construction with full basement. $184,900
187 Holiday Drive, Edwardsville Like new immaculate 3BD with lake view. $176,000
1217 Harrison, Edwardsville 3BR. Fenced yard. Stainless appliances. Near school & park. $131,900
224 Vine, Moro Beautifullly remodeled home in Bethalto School District. $109,900
1110 Scheel, Belleville Very nice 2BR/2BA home. $94,900
402 S. Main Street, Brighton Nice brick duplex in a great location. $89,900
833 Randle, Edwardsville Charming cottage in great location! $70,000
Lots & Acreage
133 Haller Avenue, East Alton Charming, well maintained 2BR/1BA home. $68,000
5320 & 5324 Godfrey Road, Godfrey Potential commercial usage on a great Godfrey Road Location! $369,000
5204 Godfrey Road, Godfrey COMMERCIAL: Prime Godfrey Road Location! $259,900
112 Old Route 66, Hamel Great opportunity on Historic Rt. 66 $248,500
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4 Club Centre, Suite K, Edw. This 1200 SF space was formerly a restaurant. $1600/month lease
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1926 Edwardsville Club Plaza, Edw. All brick construction. Glass vestibule unfinished office space. Lease w/tenant build out available. $395,000
224 N. Main, Edwardsville Great retail/office exposure directly across from courthouse. $1,900 per month lease
xxx S. St. Rt. 157, Glen Carbon Great development property! 19.10 acres +/$1,250,000 5729 Old Alton Edw. Rd., Edw. Beautiful 16 +/- acres. Rolling, tree lined. $255,000 xxx E. Ingle Dr., Glen Carbon 6.2 Acres level and sloping! $155,000
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xxx Lakin Blvd., lots 1-18 Wood River 8 commercial parcels, most just over an acre near Rt. 111. Starting at $420,000
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912 Vera Cruz Ct., Edwardsville Attractive 1.5 story 3BR/1BA. Nice lot! $149,900 115 Bristol Park Ln, Edwardsville Stonebridge lot, adjacent lot available. $125,000 xxx Libra Rd, New Douglas Quiet, wooded 9 acres. Close to interstate. $77,400
996-998 E. Edwardsville Rd., Wood River 2 level commercial lots with a total of 290’ frontage, easy to develop, near highway intersection. $155,000