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A night at the museum page 5

Lady Alice apples page 20

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Arts & Issues

Carville and Gonzales to debate.

4 Learning opportunities MoBOT offers spring classes.

5 A night at the museum Spend an evening under the Arch.

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Performances scheduled at the Edison.

17 At the Rep

"Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976"

19 Stritch undimmed

A look at the ex-Broadway performer.

20 Lady Alice apples In local stores now.

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What’s Happening • Young The Giant: Mind Over Matter Tour w/Vance Joy, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Rock The Bank 2014 feat.

Psychostick, Pop's, Sauget, 6:30 • O rc h i d S h o w, M i s s o u r i p.m.

• New World Symphony, Powell Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through March Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 10:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

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• Chalice Dubs Masquerade • M a rc h M o r p h o M a n i a , w/Wick-It The Instigator, Old Rock Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, House, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., • Mass Appeal w/DJ Mahf, The Runs through March 31.

• The Rep presents Soups, Stews Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors and Casseroles: 1976, Loretto- 10:00 p.m.

• Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Hilton Center Studio Theatre, St. Gamak, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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Friday March 21_________

• Decisive Moments: 20th Century Street Photography Prints from St. Louis Collections, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through April 27.

• Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda Thompson Collection of African-American Art, The Saint Louis University Museum of Art, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through May 18.

• A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Fashion, and Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through April 18.

• The Van Allen belt w/The Pat Sajak Assassins, Eric Hall, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• The Mowgli's w/MisterWives, Blackwell, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• King of Pain - A Tribute to The Police, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Saturday March 22_________ • O rc h i d S h o w, M i s s o u r i Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through March 23.

• 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.

• The Rep presents Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976, LorettoHilton Center Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., Runs through March 30.

• A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes, Fashion, and Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 18.

• Art of its Own Making, The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts,

St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 23.

• Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda Thompson Collection of African-American Art, The Saint Louis University Museum of Art, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through May 18.

• Decisive Moments: 20th Century Street Photography Prints from St. Louis Collections, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through April 27.

• Stompcat w/Cannon Field, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Bible Belt Sinners w/ Motorpanties, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Yonder Mountain String Band w/The Brothers Comatose, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• The Ides of March feat.

Jim Peterik, Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

• New World Symphony, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Pirate Signal w/Roundheels, M a c a b re M e s s e n g e r, D av i s Bader, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

• Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Gamak, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• Brit Floyd presents Pink Floyd Discovery World Tour, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• The Saint Louis Classical Guitar Society Concer t, The Ethical Society, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

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SIUE Arts & Issues to host political debate James Carville

By JULIA BIGGS Of The Edge

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he SIUE Arts & Issues 2013-14 season comes to a close when it presents a debate between James Carville, one of the most recognizable figures in politics, and former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales at 7:30 p.m. on April 3 in the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom.

This blockbuster Arts & Issues event, presented by the SIUE College of Arts and Sciences’ Colloquium and the Greater St. Louis Humanities Festival, brings together James “The Ragin’ Cajun” Carville and Alberto Gonzales, the first Hispanic to lead the nation’s largest law enforcement office, in a one-time debate. The two will sound off on immigration during the first part of the program and address some of the hot issues of our times during the second half.

Carville, a political icon and FOX News

Alberto Gonzales Contributor, is well-known for his analysis of the Obama Administration, congress and the global political landscape with his signature energy and humor.

Also known for his ability to take political underdogs and remaking them into upset winners, Carville’s winning streak began in 1986 when he guided Robert Casey in Pennsylvania to a gubernatorial victory. He did the same thing in 1987 with Wallace Wilkinson in his run for Kentucky Governor and with Pennsylvania Senator Frank Lautenberg in 1988. Carville repeated his success with Georgia’s Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller in 1990 and in 1991 Carville drew national attention when he brought Pennsylvania Senator Harris Wofford from 40 points behind in the polls to win a landslide and upset victory over former Pennsylvania Governor and U.S. Attorney General Richard Thornburgh.

Carville’s most notable victory, however, was when he helped former President Bill Clinton win the presidency in 1992.

On the other side of the aisle is Gonzales, who served as White House Counsel to

George W. Bush and later was appointed the 80th Attorney General of the United States by President Bush. Gonzales played a vital role in the the war on terror and the changing role of the Department of Justice after 9/11. Having served during one of the most turbulent times of our nation’s history, Gonzales offers a unique perspective on homeland security and the policies necessary for keeping our nation safe.

According to his biography online, Gonzales focused on modernizing the nation’s laws, as Attorney General, to effectively deal with the dangers facing the nation. “He established the Justice Department’s national security division and pioneered new strategies for prosecuting terrorism suspects. In addition to his attention on national security, Gonzales focused on corporate and public integrity, the causes and remedies of gang violence, and he created the Project Safe Childhood initiative designed to protect children from online exploitation and abuse,” the biography states.

A native Texan, Gonzales is one of eight children, and a graduate of Rice University.

He is the only family member who went to

college.

“After receiving his law degree from Harvard Law School, Gonzales joined the law firm of Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. in Houston where he later became a partner,” the biography further states. “In 1995, he was named general counsel to then-Texas Governor George W. Bush, eventually rising to serve as Secretary of State of Texas in 1997 and as Justice to the Texas Supreme Court in 1999.”

Gonzales currently works in the government relations, government investigations and white collar defense areas for Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis LLP, one of Nashville’s largest law firms.

Tickets for the Arts & Issues Carville and Gonzales debate may be purchased at the Dunham Hall Fine Arts Box Office from 8 a.m. until noon, the Information Booth at the Morris University Center, by calling 618650-5774, or online at artsandissues.com.

General admission is $40 while SIUE staff, retirees, alumni, and seniors over 65 are $35.

Student ticket prices are $15. If you have any questions, contact the Arts & Issues office at 650-5194.

for groups of ten or more. All seats are general admission. For tickets or more information call the Fine Arts box office at 618-650-2774 or toll free at 1-888-328-5168, extension 2774. For directions go to www. siue.edu/maps/ During the summer, the Department of Theater and Dance at SIUE produces a semi-professional season of musicals and plays called Summer Showbiz during its June – July summer season. All productions are open to the community at large. The Department of Theater and Dance is part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Visit our website at www.siue.edu/summerarts or www.siue.edu/artsandsciences/theater.

You can send us a message at theatertickets@siue.edu or call the Fine Arts Box Office at 618-650-2774.

university approvals and recently received approval from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs (COA) in January 2014. SIUE is the first higher education institution in the St. Louis metropolitan area to offer a doctoral degree for nurse anesthetists.

The new program will retain its core anesthesia curriculum, but will also incorporate the School’s DNP curriculum.

The master ’s program requires 31 months, 72 credit hours and 2,428 practicum hours.

The DNP NA will require 36 months, 80 credit hours and 2,740 practicum hours. The transition to the DNP reflects the changes in the national health care system, as well as the growing need for nursing leaders to have extensive knowledge to design, implement and assess care.

“We are extremely excited that the SIUE nurse anesthesia program will now lead to a DNP degree,” said Dr. Kathy Ketchum, assistant dean for graduate programs. “Our students will incorporate advanced leadership and evidence-based skills into their theoryguided anesthesia practice to achieve the highest quality patient outcomes.”

Interim Dean Anne Perry noted that the approval from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs is essential to ensure continued academic preparation for nurse anesthesia providers in the region. By

2022, COA is requiring all nurse anesthesia programs to transition their curricula from a master of science to a doctor of nursing practice.

S t u d e n t s c u r re n t l y e n ro l l e d i n t h e program will receive a master’s degree with a specialization in nurse anesthesia. Those submitting applications for the 2014 cycle will be applying for the DNP NA, with accepted students beginning the new program in May 2015.

The SIUE School of Nursing began offering a post-baccalaureate nurse anesthesia master’s in 1990.

The SIUE School of Nursing’s fully accredited programs are committed to creating excellence in nursing leadership through innovative teaching, evidence-based practice, quality research, patient advocacy and community service. Enrolling nearly 1,000 students in its baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs, the School develops leaders in pursuit of shaping the nursing profession and impacting the health care environment. Through expanded programs located on the SIU Carbondale campus and SIU School of Medicine campus, the SIUE School of Nursing is helping to solve the region’s shortage of baccalaureate-prepared nurses and enhance the quality of nursing practice within hospitals and medical centers.

SIUE scene Flying monkeys sought for "Wizard of Oz" Summer Showbiz 2014 will be producing the fabled "Wizard of Oz" at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Dunham Hall Theater July 16 – 20, 2014.

The director is looking for some flying monkeys! Peter Cocuzza wants to add a novelty to the flying monkeys’ sequences by putting them in roller skates and on skateboards. Mr. Cocuzza is looking for 4 to 8 people, ages 13 & up (or very talented younger folk), who can hold their own on skateboards or roller skates. Auditions are set for Saturday, March 29 starting at 10:00 a.m. in the Dunham Theater. Cars may use Parking Lot E directly behind the theater.

No audition appointment necessary. “Just show up,” says Mr. Cocuzza. “You do need to have your own skates or board,” he added. For more information you can reach Mr. Cocuzza at 618-650-5614 or pcocuzz@ siue.edu.

"The Wizard of Oz" opens at SIUE’s Dunham Hall Theater on Wednesday, July 16 and runs through Sunday, July 20.

Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, retirees, and non-SIUE students - free admission to SIUE students with a valid school I.D. Discounted tickets are available

SIUE School of Nursing to offer doctorate for nurse anesthetists The nurse anesthesia (NA) program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing has been approved to transition from a master’s degree program to a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program in May 2015.

SIUE's DNP NA program has received all

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Previous Missouri Botanical Garden classes have included Shade Gardens, above, and Strawberries, Blueberries and Grapes Galore.

MoBOT to offer spring classes For The Edge M i s s o u r i B o t a n i c a l G a rd e n classes offer something for absolutely everyone! From basic cooking techniques for newbies to advanced landscape design for the seasoned gardener to those wanting to “green up” their homes, classes are taught by talented instructors who will inspire and delight students with hands on experience. Most importantly, classes inspire and strengthen the connections each of us has with the natural world. From overnights to health and wellness to canopy climbs, the Garden empowers students to stretch muscles and imaginations and limitations.

Find yourself making the same dishes over and over? Break out of the routine by learning new recipes and techniques from experts who will inspire and enlighten both seasoned cookis and those new to cooking.

The Missouri Botanical Garden offers unique culinary classes for adults this spring and summer for the inexperienced as well as the seasoned cook. Beyond providing basic nourishment, food has the ability to spark memories, inspire creativity and expand our horizons.

Choose from a wide array of cooking classes including “History of Chocolate,” “Superfoods Gone Creative,” “The Unofficial Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea,” “Preserving the Harvest,” “Springtime Entertaining” and many more. To see the complete

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listing of food related classes, go to: foodandcookingclasses.

Make 2014 the year to learn innovative and resourceful gardening techniques. Discover a wide array of heirloom as well as new varieties of plants.

Utilize garden design techniques

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that are both pleasing to the eye and sustainable. Class offerings include “Spinach in the Snow,” “ S m a l l Tre e s f o r Yo u r Ya rd , ” “Home Landscape Design,” “Caring for Annuals,” “Rescue Yo u r Z o y s i a ! , ” “ C o n t a i n e r s , Containers, Containers!” and a

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vast offering of other plant and landscaping related courses.

For a complete listing, visit: gardeningandlandscaping.

In addition to cooking, gardening and “going green,” the Garden offers classes on health and wellness, arts and crafts, nature

study and other topics of interest.

Advance registration is required and fees vary by program; Garden members receive a discount. View a print-at-home catalog, browse a complete list of classes online and register at www.mobot.org/ classes. For more information, call (314) 577-5140.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North and South exit.

Free parking is available on site. Sessions are also held at the Garden’s Commerce Bank Center for Science Education at 4651 Shaw Blvd., the Shaw Nature Reserve in Gray Summit and the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield.

To register for a program at any of the Garden sites, visit www. mobot.org/classes or call (314) 577-5140. For general information, visit www.mobot.org or call (314) 577‑5100.

More than 45,000 households i n t h e S t . L o u i s re g i o n h o l d memberships to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for seniors) a n d o ff e r 1 2 m o n t h s o f f re e admission for two adults and all children, plus discounts on classes. Members help support the Garden’s operations and worldchanging work in plant science and conservation. Learn more at www. mobot.org/membership.

People A real night at the museum Guests offered an opportunity to spend an evening under the Arch For The Edge

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he Museum of Westward Expansion will host the fourth annual Night at the Museum, Saturday, March 22, from 6 to 9 pm, offering visitors a unique opportunity to interact with period-costumed characters, hear stories of the early American West and participate in hands-on activities. Each year, Night at the Museum attracts families from across the region seeking a fun way to learn about our history. Additionally, this will be one of the last opportunities to experience the current exhibits of the museum before it closes for extensive renovations as part of the CityArchRiver 2015 project.

“This is one of the last major events the museum will host before its construction and renovation, which will bring an entirely new experience,” said Ann Honious, Chief, Museum Services and Interpretation, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. “We encourage guests to spend an evening with us to learn about America’s past and experience the Gateway Arch.”

Night at the Museum features historical characters dressed in period clothing—from pioneers and mountain men to frontier soldiers—who will share their tales of the settling of the American West and recount what life was like during these early times in American history. Kids can take part in several Old West-themed activities such as buffalo chip races, building their own branding irons, exploring a tipi, singing songs and learning about keel boat cordelling.

And now is the perfect time to visit the museum.

Although the Museum of Westward Expansion will close for CityArchRiver 2015 renovations, the Gateway Arch will remain open and continue to offer Journey to the Top tram rides. The Gateway Arch Riverboats will also remain open throughout construction. The boats’ cruise season begins this Saturday, March 1.

Space is limited and reservations are required. Tickets are $15 per person (children 2 and under are free) and include a tram ride to the top of the Arch and hot dog dinner. Kids ages 3-15 will receive passes for a future Gateway Arch Riverboat sightseeing cruise. For reservations and more information, call 877-982-1410 or visit www.gatewayarch.com. Those who purchase their tickets online at http://ticketsforthearch.com will receive free parking at the Gateway Arch Parking Garage.

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A look inside the Museum of Westward Expansion.

SIUE rooftop garden seeks crowdfunding For The Edge People around the world have the opportunity to contribute to a vegetable rooftop garden project at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. An SIUE collaborative research team is seeking financial support for the project by garnering donations via online crowdfunding.

The project team has posted the Veggie Rooftop Garden project on superiorideas.org to initially raise $8,100 from the community to support the students working on the project.

Led by Susan Morgan, professor of civil engineering and associate dean of the SIUE Graduate School, and Bill Retzlaff, professor of biological sciences and associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, the project will establish a vegetable garden on the patio rooftop of the Morris University Center.

"The concept builds upon the n o t i o n o f u s i n g “ g re e n ro o f ” technology for a sustainable approach to stormwater management and energy consumption, while studying the effects of using a waste product in a growth medium," Morgan said. "But above that, the garden will provide learning and job experiences for both graduate and undergraduate students."

Students will learn about green roof technology and vegetable production. All produce will be used by SIUE Dining Services or donated to initiatives such as The Campus Kitchen at SIUE, which

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Site of the proposed vegetable rooftop garden at SIUE’s Morris University Center. keeps food from going to waste while feeding those in need.

SIUE recently received a $5,000 grant sponsored by The Campus Kitchens Project Inc. to open a local Campus Kitchen.

The collaborative effort is part of the SIUE’s Green Roof Environmental Evaluation Network (G.R.E.E.N.). In this project, G.R.E.E.N. is partnering with Filtrexx, St. Louis

Composting and Illinois American Water to install the vegetable rooftop garden.

Funds will go to support the work of an undergraduate student and a graduate student on the project. It is hoped that by raising many small donations from a large network of donors, the project can reach its funding goal quickly. Those interested in providing donations to the project

may easily submit their donations, however small, to Superior Ideas, a crowdfunding site owned b y M i c h i g a n Te c h n o l o g i c a l University.

By preparing the next generation of leaders in a knowledge-based economy, SIUE’s Graduate School fulfills the region’s demand for h i g h l y t r a i n e d p ro f e s s i o n a l s .

Graduate school offerings include arts and sciences, business,

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education, engineering, nursing and interdisciplinary opportunities.

SIUE professors provide students with a unique integration of theoretical education and handson research experiences. Students can obtain graduate certificates or pursue master ’s degrees, and be part of a supportive learning and rich intellectual environment that is tailored to the needs of adult learners. The Graduate School raises the visibility of research at SIUE, which ranks highest among its Illinois Board of Higher Education peers in total research and development expenditures according to the National Science Foundation. Doctoral programs are available in the Schools of Education (EdD) and Nursing (DNP). The School of Engineering features a cooperative doctoral program (PhD).

Central to SIUE’s exceptional and comprehensive education, the College of Arts and Sciences has 19 departments and 85 areas of study. More than 300 full-time faculty/instructors deliver classes to more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Faculty help students explore diverse ideas and experiences, while learning to think and live as fulfilled, productive members o f t h e g l o b a l c o m m u n i t y.

Study abroad, service-learning, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities better prepare SIUE students not only to succeed in our region's workplaces, but also to become valuable leaders who make important contributions to our communities.

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People People planner Tickets on sale for Circus Flora

Outlets, Charge By Phone at 1-800745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Tickets are now on sale for Circus Flora’s 27th big-top production, The Pawn, powered by Ameren.

Call 314-289-4040 or visit www. circusflora.org for tickets. Tickets are also available at the Circus Flora Box Office at 3547 Olive Street in Grand Center.

Drawing from the history of the game of chess, this mythic tale is steeped in the rich sights, sounds and mystique of ancient Persia and India, and enacted by a world renowned cast of circus artists.

This year the World Chess Hall of Fame and the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis join in partnership to help bring the game to life.

Tickets start at $12 and go on sale today. Group tickets are also available.

The Pawn opens May 29 with a peanut-free preview and runs through June 22. Show times are Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 5:30 p.m.; and “Little Top Wednesday” at 10 a.m., a special one-hour show for younger kids or the “kids at heart.”

WWE to stop in St. Louis WWE Presents Monday Night RAW at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 28th, at the Scottrade Center.

The main event features John Cena, Daniel Bryan and Batista vs.

Bray Wyatt, Kane and Alberto Del Rio in a 6-Man Tag Team Match.

Others scheduled to appear include: Randy Orton, Triple H, Sheamus, The Big Show, The Shield, Kane, Alberto Del Rio, Mark Henry and The Miz. Tickets start at $20.

Tickets are available at Scottrade center Box Office, All Ticketmaster

“Hazzard” favorite to appear at car show The actor who made Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane an icon of the early 1980s is the featured celebrity at this year’s Greenville Graffiti Car Show.

James Best, one of the co-stars of “The Dukes of Hazzard,” will sign autographs and serve as a celebrity judge of the classic cars and trucks on Saturday, June 14 in downtown Greenville. He will also present his one man show “Best of Hollywood” on Friday, June 13.

Best’s career began in 1950 and he soon appeared alongside some of Hollywood’s biggest legends including James Stewart in “Winchester ’73” and Humphrey Bogart in “The Caine Mutiny.”

Best was also featured in two of Universal Pictures biggest franchises---“Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair” and “Francis Goes to West Point.” Fans of 1950s horror movies may remember James Best as the star of the 1959 cult classic “The Killer Shrews.” His television appearances included two episodes of “The Andy Griffith Show” and three episodes of “The Twilight Zone.”

With over 180 acting credits to his name, Best’s most beloved character was Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane from 1979 to 1985 on “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Rosco, under the direction of Boss Hogg, spent each week chasing after the Duke boys.

Car show organizers have received numerous requests to bring in a cast member from “The Dukes of Hazzard.” Best is expected to be a big draw to the event.

In conjunction with his appearance at the Greenville Graffiti Car Show, Best’s one man show---“Best of Hollywood”---will be performed the night before at the Globe Theater,

on the Greenville square. This 90 minute journey through Best’s career offers fans an intimate look behind the curtains, soundstages, and backlots of the studios and stars. Television and movie clips will be woven through humorous anecdotes, reminiscences, and Best’s imitation of friend and co-star James Stewart.

The Greenville Graffiti Car Show is Saturday, June 14 and will feature a variety of contests, food, and fun.

The show is open to 1989 and older cars and trucks. Further details concerning the car show will be released soon.

For more information, contact the Greenville Chamber of Commerce at (618) 664-9272.

Gill to headline benefit concert Hall of Fame shortstop Ozzie Smith is proud to announce the entertainment lineup for the second annual “Ozzie & Friends Concert – A Benefit for PGA Reach,” featuring Grammy Awardwinning country music star Vince Gill and world-renowned comedian Kathleen Madigan, with Smith’s son, and American Idol finalist, Nikko Smith as the opening act.

The Ozzie & Friends Concert will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the event, beginning at $30 each, will go on sale via Ticketmaster on Friday, February 14, 2014.

In addition to selling more than 26 million albums, Gill has been

honored with multiple industry accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, 18 CMA Awards, and Entertainer of the Year in 1993 and 1994. Madigan, meanwhile, is a St. Louis Native who has won the American Comedy and Phyllis Diller Award for “Best Female Comedian.”

All proceeds will directly benefit PGA REACH (Recreation, Education, Awareness, Community, and Health), helping keep St. Louisarea youths in school. Founded locally by the Gateway PGA Foundation, the PGA of America, and the St. Louis golfing community, PGA REACH has partnered with the Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, and Urban K-Life to help fill idle time for at-risk youth, improving their health, wellness and career prospects. Within those partner programs, PGA REACH also has a larger goal of applying the lessons learned in golf – including focus and determination – well beyond the 18th hole.

“PGA REACH is a cause that’s near and dear to my heart,” said Smith, who serves as the president of the Gateway PGA F o u n d a t i o n . “ Yo u t h s s p e n d more than 80 percent of their days outside the classroom. Our partner organizations help fill that idle time with productive activities. Meanwhile, introducing them to the sport of golf, which requires immense self-control and discipline, will no doubt carry over to other parts of their lives and help them fulfill their potential within our community.”

For more information on PGA REACH please visit www. gatewaypga.org/pgareach

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Fox Concerts presents Aziz Ansari "Modern Romance" April 24 at 7:30 pm Live at The Fox Theatre.

Tickets are $50.50, $40.50, $35.50 & $30.50 and are available at metrotix. com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office.

Aziz Ansari is one of the biggest stars in the comedy world. Rolling Stone put him on the cover of their special comedy issue labeling him “the funniest man under 30."

He recently debut his much anticipated third hour-long standup special Buried Alive on Netflix in November. The special was named one of the best standup specials of the year by The Onion AV Club and Paste Magazine.

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Executive Director Jonathan Becker announced that country superstar John Michael Montgomery will be playing at the Riverfront Amphitheater in Alton this summer on June 7, 2014. John Michael Montgomery has had several country hits like, ‘I Swear’, ‘Sold’, ‘Be My Baby Tonight’, I Love The Way You Love Me’ and many, many more great songs. Local favorite The Harmon Family Bluegrass Band is named as opening act. The group is originally from Shipman, Illinois. The Harman Family Bluegrass Band today consists of first and second generation musicians having deep roots dating back to 1975. The Harman’s music style ranges from traditional to contemporary bluegrass, country, gospel and other various types of music. “Entertaining you is our goal and is as much fun for us as the music we play.�

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Programs scheduled at McKendree's Hett An eclectic season of entertainment will bring some famous musical names, as well as dinosaurs, dance and comedy, to the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts at McKendree University in 2014.

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Music Music calendar Thursday, March 20 RemiXT, Cicero's, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m Rock Showcase w/Acid Era, Caleb Shields, American Majors, Zach Almany, Pop's, Sauget, 6:00 p.m.

Green River Ordinance: Kicking UP Dust Tour 2014 w/Elenowen, feat. Emily Hearn, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. *repeat repeat w/EL EL, Search Parties, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Rudresh Mahanthappa’s Gamak, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Demi Lovato The Neon Lights Tour, Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

Lorde, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 9:00 p.m.

Friday, March 21 The Van Allen belt w/The Pat Sajak Assassins, Eric Hall, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

The Mowgli's w/MisterWives, Blackwell, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

King of Pain - A Tribute to The Police, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Young The Giant: Mind Over Matter Tour w/Vance Joy, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Mass Appeal w/DJ Mahf, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 10:00 p.m.

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Saturday, March 22 Stompcat w/Cannon Field, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Bible Belt Sinners w/ Motorpanties, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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The Saint Louis Classical Guitar Society Concert, The Ethical Society, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 23 Ume, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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by The Sheldon in partnership with AEG Live announced today that Rod Stewart and Santana, two of music’s most influential hit makers and dynamic live performers, will join forces and embark on an 18concert North American tour this summer. Kicking-off May 23 in Albany, NY, the tour unites two musical trailblazers who have helped redefine the sound of popular music for the last five decades through their combined love of rock, soul, world rhythms, funk, jazz and blues.

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The duo will appear on June 6 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis Tickets are on sale now.

With his singular voice, narrative songwriting and passionate live performances, Rod Stewart has built one of the most successful and enduring music careers of all time. In a career spanning more than five decades, he has amassed sales of more than 150 million albums worldwide and has countless charttopping hits and industry accolades - including two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2007, he was bestowed Commander of the British Empire (CBE) by the Queen of England. In May 2013, Stewart released Time, his first rock album in a dozen years, on Capitol Records.

The album features 11 original tracks and marks Rod’s return to songwriting after nearly two decades. Time entered the UK Albums Chart at No. 1, setting a new British record for the longest gap between chart-topping albums by an artist -- and in the US, it marked Stewart’s highestcharting album of original material since 1979. In addition to touring, Stewart headlines one of Las Vegas’ most critically and commercially successful residencies at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

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 G r a m m y Aw a r d s a n d t h r e e 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”). He has also received t h e B i l l b o a rd C e n t u r y Aw a rd (1996), was ushered into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1998), and received the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ Lifetime Achievement honor (2009). Among many other honors, Carlos Santana has also been cited by Rolling Stone as #15 on their list of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” Celebrating the chart debut of "Guitar Heaven" (Arista) in 2010, Santana joined the ranks of the Rolling Stones as the only musical act in chart history to score at least one Top 10 album in every decade beginning with the 1960s.

He is also currently headlining at a multi-year residency at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. In 2013, Carlos Santana was the recipient of the 2013 Kennedy Center Honors Award. Santana’s new album "Corazon" (RCA/Sony Latin Iberia) due out May 6, 2014 is a collaborative effort with the biggest names in Latin music.

88.1 KDHX, presents the EELS with special guest Chelsea Wolfe, Friday, May 23 at 8 p.m.

Led and founded by singer/ songwriter Mark Oliver Everett, aka E, the EELS have been a lasting and influential force on the alternative music scene, from E’s breakthrough album, A Man Called E and the EELS top ten alternative hit, “Novocaine for the Soul,” through their most recent, acclaimed album, Wonderful, Glorious, which launched their 73city world tour.

Known for her ethereal voice and dark, haunting lyrics, Chelsea Wolfe is gaining critical acclaim as a new voice on the alternative music scene.

She recently toured as the support act for Queens of the Stone Age. Tickets are $36 orchestra/$31 balcony. Call MetroTix at 314-5341111 or visit TheSheldon.org.

Tori Amos to visit St. Louis Tori Amos is set to release her brand new studio album, U n re p e n t a n t G e r a l d i n e s , M a y 1 3 t h i n t h e U . S . o n M e rc u r y Classics/Universal Music Classics.

Unrepentant Geraldines is pop/ rock in both content and feel and is

a change in pace from Amos’ most recent releases. The album is both one step further in the evolution of one of the most successful and influential artists of her generation, and a return to the inspiring and personal music that Amos is known for all around the world.

Amos will appear at the Peabody Opera House on Aug. 1.

Read more about Unrepentant Geraldines from Tori Amos on Rolling Stone: Tori Amos’ worldwide tour kicks off in May, with U.S. dates now announced for July and August (see attached). Fans will have exclusive access to a ticket pre-sale before the general public on-sale dates by pre-ordering Unrepentant Geraldines on-line. Once a preorder for the album is placed throug h htt p://my playdi re ct. com/tori-amos , individuals will later receive a code to grant them access to pre-sales tickets for the U.S. show of their choice.

Unrepentant Geraldines is her 14th studio recording, and a return to her core identity as a creator of contemporary songs, following a series of more classically-inspired and innovative musical projects of the last four years. These have included the seasonal collection Midwinter Graces, the classically influenced Night of Hunters, and Gold Dust, a collection of orchestral re-workings of songs from across her career. Released in

October 2012 Gold Dust included “Flavor,” which was remixed by the late DJ Peter Rauhofer and peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Club Dance Chart in February 2013.

Amos recently also launched her most ambitious project to date as a composer, along with book writer Samuel Adamson, w i t h t h e m u s i c a l T h e L i g h t Princes, which premiered at London's National Theatre in fall of 2013.

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Religion Religion briefs House approves individual religious exemption to health care law WA S H I N G T O N ( A P ) — Individuals who practice faith healing instead of seeking medical attention would be exempt from the health care law’s insurance requirement under legislation passed Tuesday by the House.

The bill would exempt Americans who notify the IRS that covered health care would violate their “sincerely held religious beliefs.”

Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock (SHAHK) said insincere applicants would forfeit the exemption and be fined if they voluntarily sought medical treatment.

California Democrat Henry Waxman warned that the legislation would force the IRS to approve almost all requests for the exemption

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Based on the beloved children’s book and performed by Tall Stories, in collaboration with Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Recommended for ages 3 to 10. Performances are Saturday, March 22, at 2:00pm and 5:00pm and Sunday, March 23, at 1:00pm and 4:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Tickets are $16 20. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www. cocastl.org for more information.

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March 28-29 COCA Summer Musical Auditions – Ragtime Interested teens ages 14 to 18 should prepare 32 bars of song and bring sheet music, a resume and a headshot/photo. An accompanist will be provided. Students cast must pay a $295 participation fee; financial aid is available for those who qualify. COCA Theatre Company (CTC) presents Ragtime, with book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics

by Lynn Ahrens and based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow. The COCA Summer Musical marks its 10th anniversary with this powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century America. Ragtime draws upon the era’s rich and varied music to tell the story of three extraordinary families struggling to make sense of life in America. Performances are July 2526, 2014. Auditions are Friday, March 28, from 5:00-8:00pm and Saturday, March 29, from 12:00-3:00pm at COCA, 524 Trinity Avenue, St. Louis, MO. Call 314.725.6555 or visit www. cocastl.org for more information and to register for an audition time.

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The Arts Arts calendar Thursday, March 20 The Rep presents Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976, Loretto-Hilton Center Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through March 30.

Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda Thompson Collection of African-American Art, The Saint Louis University Museum of Art, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through May 18.

Decisive Moments: 20th Century Street Photography - Prints from St. Louis Collections, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through April 27.

A Q u e e n Wi t h i n : A d o r n e d Archetypes, Fashion, and Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through April 18.

New Media Series—Marco Brambilla: Evolution (Megaplex), St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 30.

Jaqueline Piatigorsky: Patron, Player, Pioneer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through July 13.

Material Attraction: Diverse Reactions, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through April 5.

Art of Africa from The University Museum at SIUE, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through April 11.

Friday, March 21 The Rep presents Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976, Loretto-Hilton Center Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through March 30.

Decisive Moments: 20th Century Street Photography - Prints from St. Louis Collections, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through April 27.

Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda Thompson Collection of African-American Art, The Saint Louis University Museum of Art, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through May 18.

A Q u e e n Wi t h i n : A d o r n e d Archetypes, Fashion, and Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through April 18.

New Media Series—Marco Brambilla: Evolution (Megaplex), St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through March 30.

Ebony Creations, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Jaqueline Piatigorsky: Patron, Player, Pioneer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through July 13.

Material Attraction: Diverse Reactions, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 5.

Art of Africa from The University Museum at SIUE, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through April 11.

through August 23.

Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda Thompson Collection of African-American Art, The Saint Louis University Museum of Art, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through May 18.

Decisive Moments: 20th Century Street Photography - Prints from St. Louis Collections, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through April 27.

New Media Series—Marco Brambilla: Evolution (Megaplex), St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 30.

Jaqueline Piatigorsky: Patron, Player, Pioneer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 13.

Material Attraction: Diverse Reactions, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through April 5.

Art of Africa from The University Museum at SIUE, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs through April 11.

Sunday, March 23 The Rep presents Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976, Loretto-Hilton Center Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Runs through March 30.

Tradition Redefined: The Larry and Brenda Thompson Collection of African-American Art, The Saint Louis University Museum of Art, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through May 18.

Decisive Moments: 20th Century Street Photography - Prints from St. Louis Collections, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00

p.m., Runs through April 27.

A Q u e e n Wi t h i n : A d o r n e d Archetypes, Fashion, and Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 18.

New Media Series—Marco Brambilla: Evolution (Megaplex), St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 30.

Jaqueline Piatigorsky: Patron, Player, Pioneer Exhibit, World Chess

Tuesday, March 25 The Rep presents Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976, Loretto-Hilton Center Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m., Runs through March 30.

Q u e e n Wi t h i n : A d o r n e d Archetypes, Fashion, and Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through

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Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through January 25.

New Media Series—Marco Brambilla: Evolution (Megaplex), St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through March 30.

Material Attraction: Diverse Reactions, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through April 5.

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The Arts Artistic adventures FOTAD season continues with "Cinderella, or the Story of Bigfoot" A Season for the Child (SfC), the family-oriented live theater season— presented by the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD) —will end its 24th season with "Cinderella, or the Story of Bigfoot" at 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 22.

"Cinderella, or the Story of Bigfoot" will be staged in SIUE’s Katherine Dunham Hall by Curtains Up Theatre Company, based in Edwardsville and Collinsville.

In addition, students from Southwestern Illinois College will interpret the play for people who are deaf or hearing impaired.

This humorous retelling of the traditional story of Cinderella is a wonderful tale of how true beauty comes from within and that it’s not just OK to be yourself, but that it’s the only way to be.

Full of unexpected twists, the story presents great characters including Ella Le Grand, an orphan living in her father’s house, which is run by her cruel and selfish stepmother. When Ella and her stepfamily are invited to the King’s ball, she is assisted by Dweezil Twistup, fairy and God-dude extraordinaire, and his sidekick, Junior. When Ella finally meets Prince Alfonse XIII in his leather jacket and white T-shirt, she finds that he’s “the coolest cat in the kingdom.�

A Season for the Child, which p re m i e re d i n 1 9 9 0 , f e a t u re s adaptations of children’s stories using interactive techniques that not only delight children and parents, but also provide a learning experience.

Individual tickets for the March 22 performance of "Cinderella, or the Story of Bigfoot", are $5 per person and are available through the SIUE Fine Arts box office, (618) 650-2774.

FOTAD also has an endowment to help fund the merit scholarship program. Those interested in donating to the endowment may contact Greg Conroy, (618) 692-0874.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville provides students with a high quality, affordable education that prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the academic preparation SIUE students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live. Situated on 2,660 acres of beautiful woodland atop the bluffs overlooking the natural beauty of the Mississippi River’s rich bottom land and only a short drive from downtown St. Louis, the SIUE campus is home to a diverse student body of nearly 14,000.

Jacoby Arts Center hosts ceramics exhibition A ceramics exhibit entitled "Material Attraction: Diverse Reactions" opens at the Jacoby Arts Center, 627 East Broadway, Alton, on February 28th and runs through April 5th. Showcasing the work of 20 artists from the Missouri - Illinois bi-state area, this exhibit is the 5th in a series exploring the diverse and powerful

ceramic work being made in this region of the Midwest. The free exhibit is open to the public and begins Friday, February 28th, with an artist reception from 5 - 8 pm. An artist talk will take place Sunday, April 6th, 2 pm, at the close of the exhibit.

Participating artists include Ben Bates, Chris Berti, David Bolton, Bede Clarke, Chandra DeBuse, Paul Donnelly, Paul Eshelman, Delores Fortuna, Erin Furimsky, Nancy Gardner, Meredith Host, Erica Iman, Marlene Miller, Dwain Naragon, Andy Rogers, Michael Schwegmann, Laurie Shaman, Catherine Wiesener & Wynne Wilbur.

Each participating artist brings unique experience and expertise to clay as their chosen medium. Visitors will see everything from functional pottery to interpretive sculpture and figurative work; constructed and fired using a variety of techniques.

Izzard to appear at the Fox F o x C o n c e r t s & We s t B e t h Entertainment presents Eddie Izzard

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Pictured are two views of "Scattered."

The Edison to host "Scattered" For The Edge Water.

It is the source of life, the indispensible molecule, the elemental force that carves rivers, topples mountains, nurtures crops and extinguishes flame.

In “Scattered,” Motionhouse Dance Theatre — one of the United Kingdom’s foremost touring companies — combines daring movement, mid-air acrobatics and state-of-theart projection technology to capture the might, majesty and savagery of water.

On Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22, Motionhouse will bring this audacious, physics-defying program to St. Louis as part of the Edison Ovations Series at Washington University.

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A world of water Subtitled “A meteor shower of unlikely moments,” “Scattered” explores the human relationship with water in all its mutable forms and breathtaking environments.

The evening-length work unfolds on a giant curved cyclorama, resembling a skateboarder’s half-pipe, which doubles as a projection screen.

Seven dancers, often outfitted with aerial harnesses, face down rainstorms and tumble down waterfalls. They brave rolling currents and oceanic depths. They stagger through parched deserts and slide across ice and snow.

“We truly live in a world of water — the Earth is not called the blue planet for nothing!” said artistic director Kevin Finnan, who cofounded Motionhouse with Louise Richards in 1988. “We cannot live without it; it is

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fundamental to our existence, and we are born of fluid. Yet we only notice it when we have too much or too little of it.

“Water sustains our bodies” and is also their principal component, Finnan added. Without water, “our bodies would be crushed by gravity.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer called “Scattered” “joyous, tender, frenetic, disturbing, funny and absolutely thrilling.” The Times (U.K.) added that, “The performance is practically jet-propelled — the quicksilver cast almost never stops moving. Dazzling.”

“Motionhouse like to leave their audiences physically disarranged – gobsmacked, stunned, overawed,” added The Guardian.

“With a cast of super-athletic dancers, as dexterous in the air with ropes as they are

powerful on the floor, this is a company that has long cornered the high-impact end of the dance market.”

Tickets and sponsors Performances of “Scattered” will begin at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22.

Tickets are $36, or $32 seniors, $28 for WUSTL faculty and staff and $20 for students and children.

Tickets are available at the Edison Box Office, located in the Mallinckrodt Center, 6465 Forsyth Blvd.; and online, at edison. wustl.edu. For more information, call 314-9356543 or email edison@wustl.edu.

Edison programs are made possible with support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis; and private contributors.

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he Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (The Rep) concludes its 2013–2014 Studio Theatre series with the topical "Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976" by Rebecca Gilman and directed by Seth Gordon. This moving production will be performed in the Emerson Studio Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, March 12-30, 2014.

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

Tickets are now available for purchase. Ticket prices are $40 (previews), $49 (weeknights, Saturdays at 9 p.m. and Sundays) and $63 (Fridays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 5 p.m.). To purchase, visit The Rep Box Office, located inside the Loretto-Hilton Center, charge by phone by calling (314) 968-4925, or visit The Rep’s Online Box Office at http://www.repstl.org.

Major sponsorship for this production is provided by Edward Jones.

When the main employer in Monroe, Wisconsin, is acquired by a major manufacturer, a once peaceful small town turns into a battleground as families struggle to retain their independence, identity and livelihoods. While new opportunities develop for some, difficult choices must be made, putting loyalties and relationships to the test.

This world premiere play has been commissioned by The Rep and was developed through the Ignite! New Play Festival.

The cast of "Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976" is Nancy Bell (Clybourne Park) as Kat, Susan Greenhill

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Pictured are two scenes from "Sopus, Stews and Casseroles: 1976."

(Next Fall) as Joanne, Jerzy Gwiazdowski as Kyle, Mhari Sandoval as Elaine, Vincent Teninty as Kim and Emma Wisniewski as Kelly.

The Rep’s production of "Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976" is directed by Rep Associate Artistic Director Seth Gordon.

The creative staff also includes Kevin Depinet, set designer; Lou Bird, costume designer; John Wylie, lighting designer; Rusty Wandall, sound designer; Rich Cole, casting director; and Emilee Buchheit, stage manager.

In collaboration with Operation Food Search and St. Louis Magazine, The Rep is pleased to present Soups, Stews and Casseroles for the Hungry Soul, a one-ofa-kind event featuring music, art and comfort food tastings, all to benefit Operation Food Search’s child focused weekend feeding program, Operation Backpack, on Monday, March 10 from 6-8:30pm in the lobby of the Loretto-Hilton Center. Event highlights will include: comfort food tasting by chefs featured in St. Louis Chefs’ Recipes-Volume II; 1970s record spin by Rob Levy, host of

KDHX radio’s "Juxtaposition"; live pancake art by artist, designer, cartoonist and rapper Dr. Dan the Pancake Man; special display of retro 1970s kitchenware, courtesy of The Future Antiques; tours of The Rep’s Studio Theatre and set for "Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976" led by Rep Associate Artistic Director Seth Gordon, and more.

Honorary hosts include Byron Kerman, writer, St. Louis Magazine; Mallory Nezam, Co-Creator, The Poetree Project and Founding Director, STL Improv Anywhere; and Steven Fitzpatrick Smith, Owner, The Royale.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door and may be purchased by calling The Rep’s Box Office at (314) 968-4925 or online at http://www.repstl. org. For more information, please visit http://www.

OperationFoodSearch.org.

For more information about The Rep’s production of "Soups, Stews and Casseroles: 1976", including a guide introducing the characters, plot and background on the play; photos related to the production; and more, visit The Rep’s comprehensive public website at http://www. repstl.org.

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Movies

QuickGlance Movie Reviews

"RoboCop"

The original 1987 “RoboCop,” Dutch director Paul Verhoeven’s first Hollywood film, isn’t so much a movie to revere as a bit of brutalism to behold.

It had a grim comic vibe, satirizing the savagery of both corporate bloodthirstiness and justice-seeking rampages. Peter Weller’s RoboCop was a techno-Frankenstein created to tame Detroit’s rampant crime: Dirty Harry for dystopia.

Remaking “RoboCop” is like trying to recreate a nightmare.

That’s one reason why plans to remake the film were meant with mostly dubious derision: Hollywood, particularly nowadays, isn’t in the business of nihilism. Post-apocalyptic films may be all the rage, but a movie about a cop’s dead body shoved into a robot is a tad darker than Jennifer Lawrence running through the woods.

Directed by Jose Padilha (the Brazilian filmmaker who made the excellent documentary “Bus 174” before shifting into action with “Elite Squad”), this “RoboCop” has updated the dystopia with some clever ideas and better acting, while at the same time sanitizing any satire with video-game polish and sequel baiting.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for “intense sequences of action including frenetic gun violence throughout, brief strong language, sensuality and some drug material.”

RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes.

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

"In Secret"

There have been many stage and screen adaptations of “Therese Raquin,” Emile Zola’s 1867 novel about love and betrayal. Perhaps most notable was filmmaker Marcel Carne’s 1953 version, “The Adultress,” starring Simone Signoret and Raf Vallone. It was a classic slice of film noir; a feverish take on a sordid love affair.

“In Secret” is the latest rendering of Zola’s bleak story.

Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar Isaacs, Tom Felton and Jessica Lange offer compelling performances in a provocative remake that’s stirring until its withered end.

Set in 1860s France, Therese (played seductively by Olsen) is sent to live with her aunt, Madame Raquin (Lange), an entitled and needy dame who forces her niece to marry her sickly son, Camille (played delicately and artfully by Felton).

When Camille gets a job as a clerk in Paris, the three move from the country to the bustling city, where Madame Raquin opens a fabric shop. Resigned to an uninspired life working in her aunt’s store, Therese, who’s become increasingly lascivious, is even welcoming the idea of sex with her effeminate cousin to satisfy her desires.

RATEDL R by the Motion Picture Association of America for “sexual content and brief violent images.”

RUNNING TIME: 107 minutes.

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

“Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me”

For a documentary subject as forceful as Elaine Stritch, filmmakers may need to turn to nature — a typhoon might do it — to find anything approximate. Even the camera must warily keep its distance in “Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me.” She warns its operator when he gets too close: “I don’t know

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whether this is a skin commercial, or what.”

Stritch captivates just walking down the street: greeting fans, chastising cabs, swaying to the music of the sidewalk.

“I wish I could f---ing drive,” she says at the opening of the documentary. “Then I’d really be a menace.”

The strong types usually seen in movies— caped men with powers, action heroes with six-packs — have nothing on this long-legged, 89-year-old New York broad. Stritch, who has long eschewed pants of any sort, has the kind of ferocious voice that old age can’t quiet.

Chiemi Karasawa’s “Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me” is an irresistibly entertaining documentary that captures Stritch during what she unsentimentally calls “almost post-time.”

After seven decades performing in New York — on Broadway, in countless cabaret nights at the Cafe Carlyle — Stritch’s enormous energy has been knocked by the increasing years, diabetes, and surgeries on her hip and eyes.

RATEDL not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America. Contains expletives.

RUNNING TIME: 82 minutes.

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

“Stalingrad”

Big screen. Big effects. Big budget. Big box office.

It’s clear that Russian director Fedor Bondarchuk was going for something, well, big, with “Stalingrad,” the first-ever Russian film in IMAX 3D. And in a sense, that’s perfectly apt, because it would be hard to overstate how large the Battle of Stalingrad looms in the Russian psyche. The crucial Soviet victory over the Nazis in the battle, which lasted six months and was one of the bloodiest in modern warfare, was a key turning point of World War II — or what the Russians call the Great Patriotic War. And the rewards for Bondarchuk have been, yes, big, so far. “Stalingrad,” with a reported $30 million budget, is a giant hit in Russia — the studio calls it the highest-grossing Russian movie of all time — and also has done huge box office in China. Now, it’s coming to IMAX 3D screens in the United States for a week, during which the filmmakers hope to spark further interest.

The only problem is that the film, while certainly impressive in its effects and a few rock-’em sock-’em battle scenes, is sorely lacking in crucial areas, namely characterization and narrative. Perhaps it wouldn’t matter, if the film didn’t attempt to be not only a blockbuster but a heart-tugging, intimate story about bravery, endurance, sacrifice and love. To accomplish that, you need a compelling script and complex characters.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for “sequences of war violence.”

RUNNING TIME: 135 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"Need for Speed"

It takes a lot for a film based on a video game to impress a crowd these days, given the dazzling advancements in gaming technology. But “Need for Speed,” based on the hit EA Entertainment racing game that’s sold 150 million units, could now drive some of that success toward the box office.

Despite its clichid elements, this adrenaline-fueled stunt fest is an unequivocal thrill that deserves to be seen on the big screen. Starring “Breaking Bad’s” Aaron Paul, “Need for Speed” is fiercely entertaining, loaded with beautiful cars, winding roads and racers in leather coats.

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an impressive transition to film, starting with the indie drama “Hellion,” which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. In “Need for Speed,” he flexes his machismo as a street racer on a vendetta.

Following a two-year prison sentence for a crime he didn’t commit, mechanic and race driver Tobey Marshall (Paul) is determined to get revenge on Dino Brewster (Dominic Cooper), the man who framed him. To do so, Tobey drives from New York to California to battle Dino in a high-stakes race dubbed the De Leon.

Along for the ride are British car buff Julia (Imogen Poots) and Benny (Scott Mescudi, also known as recording artist Kid Cudi), the jovial airborne lookout of Tobey’s crew.

Written by first-timer George Gatins, who produced “She’s Out of My League,” the plot is heavy with questionable logic and monotonous dialogue. Modeled after classic 1960s and 1970s action films, where the cars were key, “Need for Speed” often attempts to be a dramatic thriller. But it’s best when consciously comical. Trite conventions, like Tobey’s brooding demeanor, punctuated by his deep monotone and acute stare, are effective, although overdone at times.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for “sequences of reckless street racing, disturbing crash scenes, nudity and crude language.”

RUNNING TIME: 130 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Ernest & Celestine"

The delicate and lovingly hand-made “Ernest & Celestine” captures the whimsy and warmth of a dearly felt children’s picture book like few movies before.

The Oscar-nominated animated French-Belgian film is a simply rendered tale about a friendship between a mouse and a bear, painted with watercolor backgrounds and handsketched characters. In a movie landscape crowded with awesome digital animations and forgettable big-budget cartoon blockbusters, “Ernest & Celestine” is a humble oasis of gentle and inventive storytelling.

Though the film lost out to Disney’s mighty “Frozen” at the Academy Awards, children and adults will be thrilled by this meek underdog, which is being released both in its original French and an English redubbing voiced by Forest Whitaker, Lauren Bacall, Paul Giamatti and child actress Mackenzie Foy. (This review is of the French original, which holds the charm of hearing little children mice speaking timidly in French. Be warned: The cuteness is almost unbearable.)

An orphanage of mice has gathered around Celestine (voiced

by Pauline Brunner, the daughter of “Triplets of Belleville” producer Didier Brunner, also a producer here), a bright young mouse who — despite the stern warnings of their frightful headmaster (Anne-Marie Loop) that such ideas are dangerous — imagines a bear and mouse as pals.

In the world of “Ernest & Celestine,” this is tantamount to heresy. The mice live below ground and the bears above — the car-driving, shop-keeping human equivalents in this universe.

Their lone interaction is when a bear cub loses a tooth, which the “fairy mouse” replaces with a coin. (This, it turns out, is a mutually beneficial deal, since mice dentists depend on bear teeth to fashion tooth replacements.)

RATED: PG by the Motion Picture Association of American for “some scary moments.”

RUNNINT TIME: 80 minutes.

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

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Associated Press

This film image released by the Sundance Selects shows Elaine Stritch in a scene from "Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me."

Elaine Stritch remains undimmed

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press For a documentary subject as forceful as Elaine Stritch, filmmakers may need to turn to nature — a typhoon might do it — to find anything approximate. Even the camera must warily keep its distance in “Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me.” She warns its operator when he gets too close: “I don’t know whether this is a skin commercial, or what.”

Stritch captivates just walking down the street: greeting fans, chastising cabs, swaying to the music of the sidewalk. “I wish I could f---ing drive,” she says at the opening of the documentary. “Then I’d really be a menace.”

The strong types usually seen in movies— caped men with powers, action heroes with six-packs — have nothing on this long-legged, 89-year-old New York broad. Stritch, who has long eschewed pants of any sort, has the kind

of ferocious voice that old age can’t quiet.

Chiemi Karasawa’s “Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me” is an irresistibly entertaining documentary that captures Stritch during what she unsentimentally calls “almost post-time.” After seven decades performing in New York — on Broadway, in countless cabaret nights at the Cafe Carlyle — Stritch’s enormous energy has been knocked by the increasing years, diabetes, and surgeries on her hip and eyes.

But “Shoot Me,” made over the last few years, is a document not of Stritch’s dwindling, but of her feisty persistence. As the film shows, she has trouble remembering lyrics and sometimes struggles to get out of bed. At home and during rehearsals, it chronicles her grand exit from New York, her home since she was 17, and her decision to retire back to Michigan.

Stritch is a paragon of old-fashioned show

business: A brassy and blunt survivor of New York theater life. More than a decade ago, the New York Landmarks Conservancy named her a living landmark.

“I like the courage of age,” she declares.

Karasawa shoots Stritch in intimate, unglamorous situations, most notably one night in a hospital bed with curlers in her hair, chastened by a health scare: “It’s time for me,” she says. “I can feel it everywhere.”

A theatrical being down to her soul, Stritch is often a fascinating companion, throwing off such candid reflections, joining an elevator operator in song, or miming a limp to avoid a parking ticket in the Hamptons.

But she is also, unquestionably, a handful.

Her needs are many, which her musical director Rob Bowman patiently tries to meet.

She repeatedly criticizes the documentary’s very own cameraman, ordering him to more aggressively shoot her unpacking a box of

her cherished English muffins.

The question of how taxing it is to work with Stritch is unavoidable. D.A. Pennebaker ’s 1970 documentary on the cast recording of “Company” showed her sparring with Stephen Sondheim. In “Shoot Me,” we glimpse a letter from Woody Allen before they shot the film “September,” warning her of overly dramatic behavior and requesting that she “keep the questioning to a rock-bottom minimum.” Tina Fey, who cast Stritch in a recurring role on her sitcom “30 Rock,” says: “It’s a bear. And it’s always worth it.”

Stritch is worth it not just because of her talent, but for her inspiring perseverance.

She’s a born entertainer, and a spirited remnant of a disappeared New York. She sings from “Follies”: “Good times and bum times, I’ve seen them all/ And, my dear, I’m still here.”

"Mr. Peabody & Sherman" gets it right

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge Clearly, the episodes of "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show "that I remember watching in my childhood were reruns. Maybe my fondness for them came from the fact that they were watched by my parents when they were children; I've always be fascinated by how their experiences would have been different from mine. But the 1959-1964 series of cartoons wasn't super-complicated. You had a flying squirrel that seemed to enjoy spending his time with a dim-witted moose. Together, they were charged with upholding Cold War-era American ideals against the nefarious Russians Boris and Natasha (I do not recommend the

2000 feature starring Robert De Niro). Interspersed throughout their show were other segments like Fractured Fairytales, where something just wasn't quite right in the retelling and Dudley DoRight (again, stay away from the Brendan Fraser debacle from 1999), a Canadian melodrama that usually featured someone tied to railroad tracks. The other major player was Peabody's Improbable History and Hollywood has just adapted it into the animated "Mr. Peabody & Sherman," finally getting one right I'm glad to say!

He's a genius, a titan of business, a trusted advisor to the leaders of the free world, and a talented musician, but Mr. Peabody (voice of Ty Burrell) is also a dad. He's granted special dispensation by

the courts to adopt Sherman (Max Charles), a baby boy he finds abandoned on the street. As an expert on many subjects and a determined scientist, Peabody is constantly flustered by the antics of young Sherman, especially while they're under the critical eye of child advocate Ms. Grunion (voice of Allison Janney). It's the time the dog and boy spend together studying history, however, that really makes their relationship tick.

Peabody, you see, has invented a wonderful device known as the WABAC. It's an apple-shaped time machine that lets them zip around to the high points in human history and experience firsthand such adventures as the French Revolution, the painting of the Mona Lisa, and the Greek invasion

of Troy using the Trojan Horse.

The WABAC is a big secret, and obviously very dangerous, so Sherman gets in big trouble when he uses it to impress the cute bully, Penny (voice of Ariel Winter), that's been picking on him at school. During their impromptu trip to ancient Egypt, Penny winds up betrothed to King Tut and the noble Peabody must rescue her from certain doom. Their hijinks ultimately rip a hold in the spacetime continuum that results in a rehash of history that felt like it was lifted right out of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure.

Peabody and his boy have to save the day again!

There is so much to love about this movie that I have to winnow down the list. Burrell is an amazing

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voice artist. His resume is chock full of this type of work, but Peabody is his biggest role to date outside of Modern Family where he plays patriarch Phil Dunphy.

Just like in the original cartoon, the writing is so witty that Burrell is blessed with some great puns to share with the audience. One about Marie Antoinette had me in absolute stitches. The show even ended with a mustachioed street sweeper cleaning up the mess.

Utterly charming!

"Mr. Peabody & Sherman" runs 105 minutes which includes a short cartoon called Almost Home, featuring the voice talents of Steve Martin. The feature presentation is rated PG for some mild action and brief rude humor.

I give this film three stars out of four.

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Dining Delights

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A bowl of Lady Alice apples

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ne of the hottest new apples is arriving in grocery stores around the greater St. Louis area in next few weeks. Lady Alice brand apples are quickly becoming the most eagerly anticipated apple each winter. As regional varieties begin to disappear from store shelves, the Lady Alice arrives with peak flavor and texture.

Discovered as a chance seedling in the orchards of Eastern Washington, over the past six years production of this apple has increased as its appeal with consumers has taken off. Lady Alice will be available February through May, or while supplies last at many major and independent grocery retailers in the area.

“The Lady Alice apple is a welcome addition for consumers who love apples and are looking for something new in the late winter and spring. Its delicious sweet bite offers a hint of tartness that lingers on the palate,” said Suzanne Wolter, Rainier spokesperson. “We’ve been enjoying their exceptional flavor this past week and everyone has been commenting that this is the best flavored crop we have harvested to date!”

The rarity of a chance seedling creating an apple that is

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quickly becoming a national favorite is a story in itself. It was discovered quite by chance on a farm near Gleed, Washington in 1978 when a grower accidentally cut an apple tree with his farm equipment. A chance seedling grew from the base and over the next 25 years, steps were taken to preserve and propagate the distinctive characteristics of the Lady Alice. The Lady Alice brand apple is named after Alice Zirkle, the cofounder of Rainier Fruit Company in honor of her memory.

What consumers really love is Lady Alice’s flavor and cooking qualities. The heirloom-like Lady Alice apple is similar to a fine wine – flavorful and complex. The apples are harvested in the fall, stored and sold to consumers at their flavor peak. They are characterized by pinkish red striped over a banana-yellow background and sweet, crisp, dense flesh with a hint of tartness. The density of the apple leaves those who eat them feeling satisfyingly filled after enjoying one.

The versatile Lady Alice apple is an excellent choice for snacking, baking and cooking. The Lady Alice can also be used in a variety of cooking and baking recipes. Its distinctively sturdy flesh helps the apple retain its texture when heated at high temperatures. Just like fresh cherries, the Lady Alice apple has a short season, yielding a limited supply of this delectable fruit.

"We at Rainier strive to grow only the highest quality fruit – the Lady Alice apple offers versatility, while maintaining a unique quality we have been committed to for more than a

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century,” adds Wolter.

The Lady Alice apple contributes to a healthy lifestyle and compliments a variety of recipes. According to the USDA, apples are among the top 20 foods with the highest antioxidant content per serving. Rich in antioxidants, apples may help boost weight loss and reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

For other delicious and healthy recipe ideas including: Lady Alice apple squash soup, roasted halibut with apple chutney, apple pancakes with apple cider syrup, curried chicken salad with apples and almonds, please visit: www. ranierfruit.com .

Rainier Fruit Company is the exclusive supplier of the Lady Alice apple. Lady Alice will be available at select locations throughout the United States. While supplies last, consumers can find a store nearest to them by accessing the Lady Alice Store Locator: www.rainierfruit.com.

Rainier Fruit Company is one of the largest growers of fresh apples, pears, cherries and blueberries in the United States. For more than 100 years, Rainier Fruit Company has been growing premium Northwest fruit that consistently appeals to consumers. The company is committed to growing the highest quality of fruit, while running their business honestly, ethically and efficiently. For additional information about Rainier Fruit Company and the Lady Alice apple please visit: www.RainierFruit.com.

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• Lawn Maintenance Plans • Mowing • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Bush Trimming • Landscape Install • Leaf Removal • Snow Removal/ Ice Control

PUSH MOWER TUNE-UP $

35+ Parts

• Sharpen blade • Change oil • Clean filter • New spark plug Pick up & Delivery

Greg Erspamer

618-978-7863

Call John (217) 851-5320

618-974-9446

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Classified Help Wanted General Help Wanted General

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Dental Assistant

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CARPENTER FRAMERS Minimum 2yrs exp.

Valid drivers lic. req.

618-977-3831 CUSTOMER SERVICE ROUTE Currently seeking friendly, energetic individuals for our Glen Carbon area routes.

Applicants must be detail-oriented and have a clean criminal background and clean driving record. Cash handling experience and customer service related background is a plus.

FT & PT available.

Apply by downloading an application at grandriverjackpot.com/ careers Mail application to Bruce Banks 2963 Stanton Street, Springfield, IL 62703 Office Assistant Part-time, $16/hr, approx. 28hrs/wk.

Position provides clerical assistance to Public Works Dept. including answering phones, customer service, drafting letters, filing. H.S. diploma or equiv & 1-3 yrs clerical exp req’d.

Applicant must have excellent written & oral communication skills, exceptional keyboarding skills, exp. w/MS Office & ability to multi-task.

Alcohol Concessionaires (Wildey Theatre) Part-time. $8.25/hr, 5-20hrs/wk. Selling & serving beer/wine and food at events & maintaining a clean concession area.

Excellent customer service skills req’d.

Prior cash handling exp preferred. Must be 18 years or older to apply.

Parks Dept Spring/Summer Laborers Part-time, $8.50/hr, 40hrs/wk, no benefits offered. Temporary position will begin in April and last through end of summer.

Seeking applicants for seasonal groundskeeping/ maintenance labor positions. Prior exp. w/lawn equipment req’d.

Parks & Rec Scorekeepers/ Concessionaires Part-time, $8.25/hr, 5-15 hrs/week, weekday evenings, May-August.

Responsible for scorekeeping and/or selling food & soft drinks at youth/adult softball games. Prior exp. in scorekeeping preferred. Excellent customer service skills req’d. Prior cash handling exp preferred.

Email resume to: humanresources@ cityofedwardsville.com Application available at cityofedwardsville.com Deadline: 4/2/2014, 5:00pm. EOE

Busy dental practice seeking patient focused team member. Caring professionals w/dental exp looking for excellent salary/benefits, resumes: PO Box 11, Highland, IL. 62249

Framing Carpenter Must have D.L. & vehicle. 2 years exp. a must. 618-779-0559 SELF-MOTIVATED, hard worker for days Mon-Fri; Must be avail.

7am-7pm, no split shift! Local smoke-free cleaning company.

618-616-8801 pristine-cleaning@ hotmail.com

Help Wanted Medical

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Advantage Nursing Services Private Duty Pediatric Case $600 Sign on Bonus F-Tube only case Edwardsville, IL 62025 Days, Nights, Weekends 1-800-830-2737 WWW.ANSJOBS.COM

Yard Sale

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Edwardsville, Goshen Meadows Subdivision Intersection of Goshen Road and Meadow Rue. Friday, March 21 from 8 am. – 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 22 from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Multi-Family Yard Sale; Items include clothes, name brand toys, baby and kids’ clothes, housewares, home décor, yard equipment, gardening materials and holiday decorations.

Also nice furniture.

Estate Sales

442

HUGE ESTATE SALE: CONTENTS OF 4,000 SQ. FT. HOME & GARAGES! Rt. 162 Maryville, IL. (Nottingham Estates) March 22: 9a-4p March 23: 1p-4p March 24: 9a-4p (everything goes) Look for signs. For picture & full listing, go to: EstateSales.net: Red Barn Estate Sale 618-659-0145

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Carrier Routes 401 CARRIER NEEDED! Rt. 65—Newspaper carrier needed in the area of Applegate Ln., Chancellor Dr., Timber Meadows Pl., Esic Dr. There are approximately 20 papers on this route.

The papers need to be delivered by 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and by 8:30 a.m.

Saturdays.

If you are interested in this route, please call the Intelligencer at 656-4700 ext. 20.

Furniture

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2ft. x 5ft. beautiful granite slab for kitchen island or coffee table.

Finished all sides, dark green tones. $225.

618-447-5611 Bed - Queen PillowTop Mattress Set, new, still in plastic, $175. (618) 772-2710. Can Deliver

Misc.

Merchandise

426

4’ White Pine Trees: delivered, planted, mulched. $69.50/tree.

Buy 10, get 1 free.

Other sizes/shade trees. (217)886-2316; leave message C.K.S. METAL CORP. (618) 656-5306 M-F 8:00-5:00 SAT 8-12

EDWARDSVILLE, IL #1 Copper $2.50/lb. #2 Copper $2.40/lb.

Yellow Brass $1.77/lb.

Stainless $.50/lb.

Painted Siding $.58/lb.

Scrap Alum $.52-.72/lb.

Alum Cans $.55/lb.

Clean Alum Wheels $.68/lb.

Electric Motors $.27/lb.

Seal Units $.16 Batteries $.30 Christmas Lights $.32 Insulated Wire #1-$1.15 #2-$.95 Scrap Iron $170.-$220./Ton Honest Weights/Honest Prices

Houses For Rent

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2Br E. Alton $750/mo.

811 Amherst, No pets Credit check required 618-670-4320

1BR apt. credit check req. No pets. $400/mo + dep. 656-3407 no calls after 6:00pm

Collinsville, Lg. 1BR, carport, nice area, w/s/t incl. On site w/d. $510 + dep. 781-7692.

1br apt. Edwardsville, stove, fridge, d/w, w/s/t, no pets/smoke, from $555. 656-1480

Edwardsville, 269 W Union, 3br, 2.5ba duplex. $1300.

Call 618-531-1097

1BR loft apt & 1BR duplex $585/mo ALSO 2BR house: $900/mo $1000dep. 656-8953

Edwardsville, 50 Devon Ct. 1 & 2 BR apts. w/s/t paid Call 618-791-9062

2 BR, 1.5 BA, Edw./ Glen Cbn., near SIU: $710-$750. 692-6366.

HSI Management Group

E’ville - Silver Oaks II No Steps, Open Floor Plan, 2 Br w/Garage, Sec Sys, New Fitness Center, $890/mo.

618.830.2613 www.vgpart.com

2BR Loft, newly remod new kit, ba, wndws/drs d/w, w/d hkups. $675 incl. w/s/t. 593-0173 2BR Townhomes, Edw 1.5 BA, w/d hkup, No pets. $750 w/gar; 692-1745; 978-2867.

2BR, 1.5BA Twnhouse in Glen Carbon. No pets. 1yr lease. $645$695/mo. 288-9882.

Items Are Always “On Sale” In The I’s Merchandise Classifieds!

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3Br, 2Ba Duplex, Esic Area, 1 car garage. $950. 618-541-5831 or 618-558-5058.

Apts/Duplexes/Homes www.glsrent.com (618)656-2230 For Rent: 3BR 1.75BA on 1 acre, fully remodeled, 2 car attached garage, dishwasher, fireplace, full basement, 12x12 screened porch/ deck/ above ground pool. $1350/mo.; 1st/last & Security deposit.

Section 8 not qualified.

8512 Maple Grove Rd, Edw. Possible lease to own. Call Jeff at (618)741-0690.

618-624-4610 cecilmanagement.com Glen Carbon 1BR, all electric, stove, fridge, dw, stacked w/d, FP, trash pd from $615. 618-624-4610 carports available 2BR, 1.5BA, all electric, stove, fridge, wd hookups, from $695. 618-624-4610

Glen Carbon: 4br, 2ba, 2100 sq. ft., 2 car garage, appls. $1400/ mo. 618-560-9025 2 car carport,1 3/4 baths, 2 FPs, $1,375 632-0151 or 973-1833 Worden, 4br/4ba, $1700, 3000sq. ft., gar. 618-514-9954.

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

Excellent 3br, 1200 sq. ft. TH: Collinsville, $790/mo. 345-9610 lv AM/ PM phone FOR RENT: LUXURY TOWNHOMES AND APARTMENTS. 2BR/1BA or 3BR/2BA next to Highland High School, Korte Rec. Center & 27th Street $695-$735/month. $500 deposit.

Call (618)830-4985.

Wilkendevelopment.com

LUXURY 2 BRs located at 270 & 111 Gourmet kitchens, 2 bay windows, washer/dryer included.

WST included. Must See! $675. Call for our move-in specials!

(618)931-3333.

*2br garden, 1ba, patio unit. w/d hkup, eat in kitchen. $595 *2br TH, 1.5ba, patio unit, w/d hkup, kitchen w/ dining area. $675 1 year lease, no pets (618)977-7222

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

Homes For Sale

710

MOVE IN SPECIAL 1ST MONTH 1/2 OFF 2Br, 1Br Glen Carbon w/d hook-ups, $655 (618)346-7878 osbornproperties.com

Office Space For Rent

805

Contract For Deed: #6 Carolyn, Glen Carbon, 3br, 1ba.

Small down payment with monthly payments. Call 618-363-3778 OPEN HOUSE Sun. 3/23, 1pm-4pm

725

Glen Carbon office space, 900 sf, parking/ utilities incl. $1100/mo Call (618)972-4450 HWY 159-Maryville, 1200sq., 5 offices, rec area. $900/ 346-7878

3050 Bella Vista Ct. Highland, Illinois

www.osbornproperties.com

$385,000.00

Office building in Collinsville, 1100 sq.ft.

2 blocks from City hall. $850/mo. 344-1534

Homes For Sale

1.5story, 5br, 2.5ba, 3car, walkout basement., 2acres 618-954-6081 Worden, 515 E. Burroughs, Old house & lot. $9,500.

Brighton, 232 Virginia. Needs work, possible owner financing. $42,000.

618-581-4787

805

246 Collinsville Street, Glen Carbon. Very Cozy 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Approximately 1150 squre feet.

Great location, hardwood floors.

Detached Workshop, Edwardsville School District. $117,500.

Call 618-580-3021

REAL ESTATE LISTINGS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE ‘I’ CLASSIFIEDS ONLINE!

103 B Southpointe, Edwardsville, IL 618-667-1959

10678 Keck Road, St. Jacob 1 ½ Story Home 4Bd/2Ba Family Rm & Bonus Rm 24’ above ground Pool Jim Davidson (618) 363-3830 $167,000 MLS 4213913

609 State Route 143, Marine Original Characteristics Hardwood Floors Arched Doorways Covered Porch - Large Lot Rachel Sipes (618) 973-2260 $114,500 MLS 4302747

2546 Pontoon Rd., Granite City 3 Bd - All Brick Home Updated Throughout Granite & Stainless Steel Debbie Davis (618) 977-8296 $94,900 MLS 4217843

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2 BR 1.5 BA Townhomes SMOKE FREE. 15 minutes to St. Louis and SIUE. I-255/ Horseshoe Lake Rd area. $675 mo includes washer/ dryer, water, sewer and trash service. No pets. www.fairway-estates.net 618-931-4700

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Available Soon!

2br, 1.5ba townhomes.

(618)692-9310 www.rentchp.com

4BR, 3 level townhome, Montclaire, recently remodeled w/ hardwood fl/rs, W/D, w/s/t/ lawn care incl. $1200/mo Cr Ck req’d.

706 Harvard, Text Robin@401-4201.

Lakefront, 3 bdrm

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

1BR apt, w/d hkup Non-smoking, no pets. $585/mo + dep 6569204 or cell: 444-1004

2br, new interior, Maryville, w/s/t incld.

Agent owned. $590/ mo. Call 618-977-7657

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7015 GABLE, GLEN CARBON NEW LISTING IN SAVANNAH CROSSING. Popular Split Bedroom Ranch with Hardwood Flooring, Daylight Basement & Covered Deck.

Quick Access to Highways, Schools, Bike Trails & Shopping. Lots of Quality! $260,000 CALL JIM REPPELL (618) 791-7663 www.HomesByReppell.com

BETHANY LANE, GODFREY THREE PRIVATE WOODED ACRES! Located on Desireable Bethany Lane.

Easy Access to Interstate 255. Great Lot to Build Your DREAM HOME! $60,000 CALL DEBBIE BURDGE (618) 531-2787 www.debbieb.remax.com

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ACREAGE

7829 JERUSALEM, EDWARDSVILLE PEACEFUL, ROLLING BUILDING SITE! Close to Town, Interstate Access & Bike Trail. More Lots Available! $96,000 CALL DEBBIE BURDGE (618) 531-2787 www.debbieb.remax.com

4524 DRDA LANE, EDWARDSVILLE 1919 VASSAR, EDWARDSVILLE MONTCLAIR MEADOWS. Open floor plan with large deck of dining room that overlooks yard. Full walkout lower level, fireplace and attached garage.

SELLER OFFERING A HOME WARRANTY. $159,800 CALL KELLY SIPES (618) 979-3901

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2031 TREASURE DRIVE, EDWARDSVILLE 2BR/1BA with deck overlooking large lot with storage shed, walking distance to Lake, spacious bedrooms $123,000 and ONE YEAR HOME WARRANTY.

CALL JASON THORPE (618) 514-5821

3BR/2BA RECENTLY REMODELED RANCH, spacious bedrooms, three garages, new bath, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, double pantries, granite countertops! One-acre lot is nicely LANDSCAPED, huge deck! $169,000

CALL SUSAN LANDING, MANAGING BROKER (618) 779-7777

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3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH open floor plan, built in 2007, fireplace and 2 car garage. $98,900 Benld PR101689 DANA M. ALLEN (618) 444-7222

3710 Cabernet Lane, Edwardsville $579,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM SANDRA KEY (618) 581-4324

3322 Snider Drive, Edwardsville $549,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM CAROLYN KOESTER (618) 791-6712

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3301 Garvey Drive, Edwardsville $518,980 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM GEORGE KEY (618) 581-4323

7008 Alston Court, Edwardsville $469,900 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM SANDIE LAMANTIA (618) 978-2384

5324 Fox Crest, Edwardsville $384,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM BARB YUST (618) 407-3238

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ARTFULLY ELEGANT 5 bedroom, 5 bath, extremely open floor plan in Ebbets Field. $599,900 Edwardsville PR101376

OUTSTANDING 5BR/3BA NEW ENGLAND Style Home on 12.17 acres with 1 acre stocked pond. $324,500 Staunton PR101533

LOVELY UPDATED 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on 2 acres.

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6511 Fox Lake Drive, Edwardsville $330,000 OPEN SUN. 1-3 PM ADAM HORNBERGER (618) 444-8381

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BACKYARD PRIVACY! Open floor plan. Hardwood floors, SS appliances, new cabinets! $240,000 Edwardsville PR101618

IRRESISTIBLE 3 bedroom, 3 bath two story home on quiet cul-de-sac. $222,500 Glen Carbon PR101598

HEART OF HAMEL, HONEY OF A HOME! 2 bedroom, 2 bath oversize carport, cute! $94,000 Hamel PR101534

REMODELED & SPACIOUS 3 bedroom, 2 bath home conveniently located off Interstate 55. $68,500 Mt. Olive PR101605

RENOVATED 3 bedrom home with easy I-55 access all located on single level. $66,500 Livingston PR101558

3BR/4BA Country living minutes from town.

Barn/pastures perfect for horses. $549,900 Edwardsville PR101398

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PRIVATE 11+/- ACRES with well built renovated home. Chef’s kitchen & great room w/fireplace. $424,500 Edwardsville PR100611

CUSTOM LOG HOME on 15 +/- acres. Chef’s kitchen, finshed walkout LL. Fenced pasture for horses. $395,000 Edwardsville PR100713

BEAUTIFUL 1 1/2 STORY 4 bedrooms, 3 baths on 3 acres. Large deck overlooks private lake. $268,500 Worden PR101319

CUSTOM BUILT 2 story on wooded lot. 4 bedrooms, 3 car garage & finished walkout LL. $252,500 Edwardsville PR101411

NICELY UPDATED home situated on 6.4 +/- partially wooded acres. $219,900 Greenville PR101589

CHARMING 1.5 story brick home on double lot with Dunlap Lake water privileges. $199,900 Edwardsville PR101365

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1892 HOME IN HEART OF EDWARDSVILLE 2 bedroom, 2 bath, oversize lot, detached garage. $159,000 Edwardsville PR101424

CHARMING UPDATED 3+BR/2 full bath home, new vinyl siding & landscaping, close to bike trails & schools. $135,000 Edwardsville PR101617

CUTE, CLEAN, COZY! Nice corner lot, close to downtown Edwardsville. $115,000 Edwardsville PR101204

VERY TASTEFULLY PRESENTED 3 bedroom, 1 bath home with many updates. $75,000 Staunton PR101619

RANCH 2 BEDROOMS, 1 BATH garage, drive in basement. Great for rental or to rehab. Very large lot. $55,000 Edwardsville PR101330

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BROWN REALTORS

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Each Office Independently Owned and Operated

Thursday, March 20, 2014

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

OPEN HOUSES

Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Linda Shaffer 113 Fox Hill Court, Edwardsville $424,900 4BR/4BA. 3600 sq. ft. Open floor plan.

Walk-out basement.

Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Jennifer Faulkner 6240 Timberwolfe Dr., Glen Carbon $359,999 4 bedroom/3 bath, granite, 3 car garage.

Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Linda Shaffer 8937 Wheat Drive, Troy $299,900 4BR/3BA. 3 car garage.

New construction. Finished basement.

Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Angie Daniels 4400 Thatcher Court, Alton $249,900 All brick 4 bedroom home on 4 acres.

Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Kelly May 110 King Oak Drive, Godfrey $199,900 Over 3200 sq. ft. of finished living area in this 4BR/2BA

Open Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Leea Knight 240 Glen Carbon Rd., Glen Carbon $189,900 3BR/3BA ranch. Fenced back yard.

2 car garage.

Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Leea Knight 8 Jason Drive, Glen Carbon $184,900 Huntington Place.

Move-in ready. 3BR/2BA

Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Cindy Driesner 405 Merrell Street, Collinsville $105,000 Darling 2BR, 1.5BA, newly updated ranch with garage.

Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Stan Pontius 2648 E. 27th Street, Granite City $65,000 Attractive. Immaculate. Brick.

Bungalow. 2BR/1BA.

Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Becky Groves 3417 Sharon Lane, Alton $39,900 3BR/2BA mobile home in a retirement community.

NEW LISTING

1718 Meadow Lane, Edwardsville Brick home in Esic! $177,500

2475 Center Street, Granite City Fabulous House at a Fabulous Price! $66,400

FEATURED LISTINGS

3003 S. Sunset Hills Blvd., Edw. Brick ranch on Golf Course.

Pool. 4BR/5BA. $729,000

8 Fairway Drive, Edwardsville 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath on golf course. $397,000

7853 Lebanon Road, Troy Exceptional 1 story on 2.3 acres with amenities galore! $375,000

Open Sunday 1:00 - 3:00 Hosting Agent: Paula Rickey 3 Dogwood, Bethalto $194,500 Fabulous. Spacious.

All brick ranch!

Scan the QR-code using your mobile device to view Open Houses near you!

FEATURED LISTINGS

8858 Possum Hill Road, Worden Brick home on 12 acres!

Just outside city limits! $227,000

101 Greenbrier Lane, Bethalto Fabulous 3BR/2BA ranch on 2 acres. $219,900

1117 Randle Street, Edwardsville Brick 2 story. Attached garage.

4 bedrooms/1.5 baths. $189,000

112 Bayhill Blvd., Glen Carbon 2BR/2BA ranch home nicely updated. $179,900

1930 Vassar Drive, Edwardsville Montclaire! Brick 1 story.

Finished LL. Fenced backyard. $172,000

6800 Scenic Byways Ln, Godfrey Newly constructed, like new, 3BR/2BA. $159,900

406 Willowbrook Lane, Collinsville Brick. 2 car garage.

Hardwood floors. 3BR/2BA. $134,999

102 Crestwood Drive, Collinsville 3BR/2BA Updated.

Move-in ready! $133,500

143 Woods Mill Dr., Staunton Attractive 3BR/2BA ranch that has so much to offer! $129,900

2412 Cleveland St., Granite City 4BR/2BA. Over 1700 sq. ft.

Full basement. $114,900

16405 Timberlane, Brighton Great lakefront 3BR/2BA home. $99,900

12 Dorset Court, Edwardsville Enjoy condo living close to YMCA & Bike Trails! $98,900

308 W. Orange Street, Bunker Hill Nice 3 bedroom brick ranch. $94,900

830 North 6th Street, Wood River Rehabbed brick 2 bedroom near the park. $89,900

1520 Garfield Avenue, Granite City 2BR/1BA. Hardwood floors.

Fenced back yard. $82,500

644 E. Penning Avenue, Wood River Move-in ready 3BR/1BA. Fenced yard. Lots of storage. $78,900

2520 Center Street, Granite City Move-In Ready! Doll house.

Priced to sell! Agent related. $75,000

440 Hoehn Street, Edwardsville Lots of space & lots of potential.

Convenient location! $79,000

Lots & Acreage

3822 Western Avenue, Alton 3BR/1BA. Fenced.

Remodeled. Hardwood. $72,000

525 Sarah Street, Livingston Great home with 4 car garage. $59,900

112 West Oak, Gillespie Charming 3BA home, move-in ready, plenty of storage. $45,000

206 E. Old Rt. 66 N., Mt. Olive Cozy 2BR/1BA home, perfect for the budget minded! $57,500

Lots 1-19 Grant Estates, Brighton Grant Estates is one of Brightons Newest Subdivisions! $25,900-$27,900 xxx S. St. Rt. 157, Glen Carbon Great development property!

19.10 acres +/-. $975,000 xxx Vista Lane, Bunker Hill 56.66 wood acres. Great for hunting! Staunton schools. $215,000

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2900 Frank Scott Parkway, Belleville Well maintained doctor’s office could be general office space. 2 spaces in lower level. $550,000

7 Park Place, Swansea 3400 SF office space in brick building with basement and parking just off Rt.159 $250,000

1926 Edwardsville Club Plaza, Edw All brick construction. Glass vestibule unfinished office space. Lease with tenant build out available. $395,000

xxx W. Main Street, Glen Carbon Commercial lot on busy street. $75,000

EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY

xxxx NE New Poag Road, Edw. 6 lots perfect for retail or upscale office with access to a 4 way lighted intersection. $8.00/SF

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Lot 4 N. Main Highway, Brighton Prime commercial lot on Hwy 111 $139,900 TBD Roman Hill Road, Edw. 2.25 Acres in The Woodlands Subdon Route 159 $125,000 8931 Wheat Drive, Troy Shadowwood Subdivision.

Wooded tree line in back. $63,000

724 W. Hwy. 50, O’Fallon Almost 1/2 acre site on corner lot at busy intersection near 3 other businesses. $289,000