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Celebrating Illinois’ presidents page 5

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New at Lambert Pop art on display.

Looking for fun?

Here’s what’s happening in St. Louis.

Four presidents

Lincoln Museum plans exhibit.

“Tomb Raider”

Vikander revitalizes franchise.

Guerrilla Street Food New location in St. Louis.

What’s Happening Friday, March 30 Howlin’ Friday Concert: Big George Brock, National Blues Museum, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

League Stl presents For The City w/Chris Cannibal, MiKis, Yugioh24&Fiji24k, oboys, and special guests, Sounds by Jordan Baumstark, The Firebird, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

Pirate Signal Album Release Show, w/ Hounds, Kodek (Chris Curd of The Hush List), The Mercs, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

ICP & Attila, Pop’s, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

The Baylor Project, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 9, 2018 The Color Purple, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, Runs until April 1, 2018 The Rep presents Born Yesterday, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until April 8, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018

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Saint Louis FC Game, World Wide Technology Soccer Park, St. Louis, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Ars Nova CD Release Show, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Jelly Roll & Struggle Jennings, Pop’s, Sauget, Doors 8:00 p.m.

New Dance Horizons VI: Live at The Grandel, Grandel Theater, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Creativity & Identity: An American Muslim Art Exhibition 2018, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 9, 2018 The Color Purple, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, Runs until April 1, 2018 The Rep presents Born Yesterday, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until April 8, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018

Sunday, April 1 Gateway Arch Sunday Brunch Cruise, 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 9, 2018 The Color Purple, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, Runs until April 1, 2018 The Rep presents Born Yesterday, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until April 8, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018

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People Pop art greets Lambert travelers For the Intelligencer It’s a mix of pop culture, wallpaper and a whole new audience at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL).

In partnership with the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, the Lambert Art and Culture Program announces the installation of the renowned German artist Thomas Bayrle’s Chrysler Tapete. The work, made up of 66 individual panels of wallpaper mounted directly to the wall in a grid pattern, will be on view in Terminal 2 (E Gates) now through March 17, 2019. Bayrle’s Chrysler Tapete (1970) is one of a number of wallpaper works the artist has created since the late ’60s. A key figure in European Pop Art, Bayrle has worked in painting, sculpture, fashion, and graphic design since the mid1960s. Bayrle’s work explores an icon of mobility. He selects a vintage Chrysler from an era of economic largesse when Detroit was the automotive capital of the world, mass producing these powerful machines that served as symbols of status and freedom, as well as emblems of the postwar American character re c o g n i z e d t h ro u g h o u t t h e world. The repetition of the figure alludes to the Chrysler as product, built on assembly lines to fulfill the dreams of a wide section of the population, yet also a commodity that reflects a growing homogeneity in society as a whole, not unlike the notorious Campbell’s soup cans of Andy Warhol.

Tapete translates as “tapestry,” suggesting a visual work with a tactile, physical presence, and also references Bayrle’s use of wallpaper in many of his works.

The work is also representative of the artist’s practice of frenzied patterning, collapsing

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A vintage Chrysler, multiplied, now greets passengers in Terminal 2. foreground and background in the Op art tradition. Placed as it is in a corridor for travelers at the Airport (between gates E33 and E34), Bayrle has managed a fascinating reversal of perspective: these static car images appear as moving forms, filmic frames from the point of view of a world in motion.

Thomas Bayrle (b. 1937, Berlin) lives and works in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. His work has been presented in solo exhibitions around the world including, in 2017, at the Cité Internationale de la Papisserie, Aubusson, France; Austrian Museum of Applied Arts

/ Contemporary Art, Vienna; and in 2016, Artissima, Torino, Italy; Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami; Lenbachhaus, Munich; Gavin Brown’s enterprise, New York; and the Museum Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Germany. Other solo exhibitions include the Meseu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona (2009), and the Museum Ludwig, Cologne (2009).

Bayrle has participated in such significant group exhibitions as documenta 13, Kassel, Germany (2012), Making Worlds, La B i e n n a l e d i Ve n e z i a , 5 3 rd International Art Exhibition, Arsenale Venice (2009), and

the Fourth Berlin Biennial for Contemporary Art: Von Mäusen un Menschen / Of Mice and Men, KW Institute for Contemporary Art, Berlin Germany (2006).

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis was chosen to exhibit Chrysler Tapete in the Lambert Art & Culture Program through the Airport’s seven-member Airport Art Advisory Committee. Current members are Lisa Cakmak, Associate Curator of Ancient Art at Saint Louis Art Museum; Ellen Gale, Executive Director Clayton Chamber of Commerce; Shelley Hagan, Wells Fargo Curator Corporate Art; Leslie Markle,

Curator of Public Art, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum; Kiku Obata, Founding Principal of Kiku Obata & Co.; Roseann Weiss, consultant with ART+; and Carlos Zamora, Creative Director at Express Scripts. The exhibit is part of the temporary exhibitions program which receives support from the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis.

The mission of the Lambert Art and Culture Program is to create a visually outstanding impression of St. Louis Lambert International Airport, generate community pride, and ensure that art at STL continues to complement and build upon the airport’s rich visual legacy. The program aims to highlight the St. Louis region’s unique art and culture, while also showcasing national and international works, focusing on both visual and performing arts.

Currently, there are 29 works of art (temporary, permanent or on-loan) on exhibit at the Airport.

For more information, visit www. artoftravelstl.com.

The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) presents, supports, and celebrates the art of our time. It is the premier museum in St. Louis dedicated to contemporary art.

Focused on a dynamic array of changing exhibitions, CAM provides a thought-provoking p ro g r a m t h a t re f l e c t s a n d contributes to the global cultural landscape.

Through the diverse p e r s p e c t i v e s o ff e re d i n i t s exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, CAM actively engages a range of audiences to challenge their perceptions. It is a site for discovery, a gathering place in which to experience and enjoy contemporary visual culture.

CAM is located in the Grand Center Arts District.

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People What’s happening around St. Louis For The Edge Here’s a look at upcoming events around St. Louis.

St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase Submissions – through May 31, 2018 http://www.cinemastlouis.org/st-louisfilmmakers-showcase Cinema St. Louis (CSL) is now accepting submissions for the 2018 Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase. This annual presentation serves as the area’s primary venue for films made by local artists.

The Showcase screens works that were written, directed, edited, or produced by St. Louis natives or films with strong local ties. The 16 film programs that will screen from July 13-22 serve as the Showcase’s centerpiece. The programs range from fulllength fiction features and documentaries to multi-film compilations of fiction and documentary shorts. Programs with feature-length films include post-screening Q&As with filmmakers. The 2018 event will take place over 2 consecutive weekends in mid-July at Brown Hall on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis.

Applications for Diversity in Media Program at Continuity - April 1 – May 30 http://www.continuitystl.com/ Continuity is accepting applications for their 2nd annual Diversity in Media Training Program. Continuity is a nonprofit whose mission is to expand diversity in media production, puts action behind this desire. Their 36-week program focuses on helping underrepresented filmmakers gain the skills needed to secure employment in the media production industry. Classes will be taught entirely by industry professionals.

WEEKLY RECURRING EVENTS: Board Game Night – every Monday, 7pm Blueberry Hill Pac Man Room Trivia with Geeks Who Drink – every Tuesday, 7pm Blueberry Hill’s Elvis Room http://blueberryhill.com/event/triviageeks-drink-2/ Weekly Trivia with Geeks Who Drink Pub Quizzes every Tuesday evening in the Elvis Room from 7-9:30pm. Drink specials,

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Dave and Them will perform at the Hwy 61 Roadhouse on March 30.

Prizes.

Trivia Night – every Thursday, 7pm Hwy 61 Roadhouse, 34 S Old Orchard Ave. Webster Groves 63117 http://hwy61roadhouse.com/ Sunday Brunch – every Sunday, 9:30am – 1pm Hwy 61 Roadhouse, 34 S Old Orchard Ave. Webster Groves Dave and Them – March 30, 7-10pm Hwy 61 Roadhouse, 34 S Old Orchard Ave. Webster Groves 63117 http://hwy61roadhouse.com/ No Cover Enjoy “Southern Roadhouse Hospitality” while listening to Dave & Them play a variety of contemporary & classic rock as well as old and new country. Hwy 61 Roadhouse is a Memphis

and New Orleans dining experience in Webster Groves. Laissez le bon temps roulez, “Let the good times roll” APRIL Easter Brunch – April 1, 9am-2pm Hwy 61 Roadhouse, 34 S Old Orchard Ave. Webster Groves 63117 Adults: $18.99; Kids 3-12: $9.99; Kids under 3: $2.99 http://hwy61roadhouse.com/ Make your reservations NOW - seating is limited!

Brunch includes: Biscuits, Andouille Sausage Gravy, Hash Browns, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Pork Sausage, Andouille Sausage, Bread Pudding, Beignets, Cheddar Grits, Mac & Cheese, Cream Corn Souffle, Southern Style Green Beans, Catfish, Fried Chicken, Pulled Pork, BBQ

Rib Tips, Dessert Table & Made to order Eggs, Pancakes & Omelets $4 Build your own Bloody Mary *We will be closing after brunch on Easter Sunday QFest – April 4-8 .ZACK http://www.cinemastlouis.org/qfest QFest uses the art of contemporary gay cinema to spotlight the lives of LGBTQ people and to celebrate queer culture. The event will excite, entertain, and enlighten audiences of all identities. QFest will present an eclectic slate of two dozen films (14 shorts, six narrative features, and four documentary features). The participating filmmakers represent a wide variety of voices in contemporary queer world cinema. Filmmakers that will be attending the festival will host Q&As after their screenings. Check website for details.

New Jerusalem – April 4-22 Wool Studio Theater, A&E Building, JCC Staenberg Family Complex, 2 Millstone Campus Dr, Creve Couer, MO 63146 (314) 442-3283 https://jccstl.com/arts-ideas/newjewish-theatre/current-productions/ The true story of Jewish philosopher Baruch de Spinoza who was e x c o m m u n i c a t e d f ro m t h e J e w i s h community of Amsterdam in the 1600’s in order to keep the peace for that city’s Jews. Amsterdam’s Sephardic Jews had made a fatal arrangement with the city: They agreed to police their own community for unorthodox beliefs. When the city accuses Spinoza of atheism, Chief Rabbi Mortera must summon Spinoza to the synagogue to defend himself – a historical event that shook up not only the entire Jewish community of Amsterdam, but changed Spinoza’s and Mortera’s lives—and all of Western thought— irrevocably. An engrossing historical drama. Directed by Tim Ocel. Cast: Chris Tipp*, John Flack*, Jim Butz*, Will Bonfiglio, Jennifer Theby-Quinn, Karlie Pinder, Greg Johnston (*member AEA).

There will be a Q&A with David Wilson, Professor of Philosophy at Webster University after the Thursday, April 19th performance.

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People Lincoln Museum to celebrate Illinois’ four presidents For The Edge The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate the Illinois bicentennial with a special exhibit exploring the lives and accomplishments of the four U.S. presidents who called Illinois home.

“From Illinois to the White House: Lincoln, Grant, Reagan, Obama” opens Friday, March 23, and runs for the rest of the year. It will examine the connections of those four p re s i d e n t s t o I l l i n o i s , t h e i r achievements as politicians and communicators, and the first ladies who helped them succeed.

Visitors can see rare artifacts g a t h e re d f ro m i n s t i t u t i o n s across the country, including: • the table where Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant in the Civil War • t h e n o t e c a rd s R o n a l d R e a g a n u s e d i n h i s “ Te a r Down This Wall” speech • the Grammy that Barack Obama won for the audio-book version of “Dreams from My Father” • the Bible on which Grant’s head rested after his death • a love letter from Reagan to his wife Nancy • Obama’s notes from his “Bloody Sunday” speech in Selma And, of course, the Lincoln Presidential Library will display fascinating Lincoln items such as the last axe he ever used, his briefcase and his ink well and pen.

“This nation would be much different today without

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A saddle that belonged to former Union General and U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant. the contributions of these four presidents, and they in turn would have been much different without Illinois’ influence on their characters and careers,” said Alan Lowe, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential L i b r a r y a n d Mu s e u m. “The state’s 200th birthday is the

perfect time for people to get to know these fascinating leaders.”

“From Illinois to the White House” is presented with the generous support of PNC Bank and the John Ullrich Foundation.

Visitors get to see unfamiliar sides of the presidents. They’ll

learn about Grant being so down on his luck that he had to pawn his watch and about Lincoln using his wrestling skills to win respect in a new community. They’ll see Obama about to start his first job as a lawyer and Reagan as a boy moving from town to town.

Visitors also get the chance to answer presidential trivia questions or pose for pictures behind a presidential lectern as they deliver the Gettysburg Address from a teleprompter.

The exhibit includes the state’s very first constitution, on loan from the Illinois State Archives.

“The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is helping with many Bicentennial initiatives, but this exhibit is the library’s biggest and most important contribution,” said Stuart Layne, Executive Director - G o v e r n o r ’ s O ff i c e o f t h e Bicentennial. “‘From Illinois to the White House’ will be the preeminent exhibit of the state’s Bicentennial Celebration.”

The exhibit is presented in the ALPLM’s Illinois Gallery, a space dedicated to rotating exhibits on state history. There will be no extra fee to see “From Illinois to the White House: Lincoln, Grant, Reagan, Obama.” It is provided as part of regular admission to the Lincoln museum (212 N. 6th Street, Springfield).

It will be accompanied by s p e c i a l p ro g r a m m i n g , s u c h as presentations on Reagan’s near-assassination and on the first ladies. Teachers can use the exhibit to help students

learn history by choosing from three different lesson plans or attending a special workshop.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is dedicated to telling the story of America’s 16th president through old-fashioned scholarship and modern technology.

The library holds an unparalleled collection of Lincoln books, documents, photographs, artifacts and art.

The museum uses traditional exhibits, eye-catching special effects and innovative storytelling techniques to educate visitors. It also has some 12 million items pertaining to all aspects of Illinois history.

For more information, visit www.presidentlincoln.illinois. gov or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

“From Illinois to the White House: Lincoln, Grant, Reagan, Obama” is part of the state’s official bicentennial celebration.

On Dec. 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the union. The Illinois Bicentennial is a yearlong celebration of what has been BORN, BUILT & GROWN in the state and a reminder of wh y we are #IllinoisProud.

Citizens are encouraged to participate in the celebration by visiting www.illinois200. com and using the hashtag #IllinoisProud. Partners and event and project managers planning activities between Dec. 3, 2017, and Dec. 3, 2018, can apply for endorsement to become an official part of Illinois Bicentennial by visiting the site’s PARTICIPATE page.

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People planner Caputo to appear at The Fox

Theresa Caputo, from TLC’s hit show, Long Island Medium, will be appearing live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Tuesday, June 26 at 7:30PM. T h e re s a w i l l s h a re p e r s o n a l s t o r i e s about her life and explain how her gift works.

She will deliver healing messages to audience members and give people comfort knowing that their loved ones who passed are still with them, just in a different way. Tickets go on-sale F r i d a y, M a rc h 1 6 a t 1 0 A M a n d c a n be purchased at www.MetroTix.com charge by phone at 314-534-1111, and at the Fox box office.

Ti c k e t s s t a r t a t $ 4 3 . 2 5 ( p l u s applicable service charges) and are subject to change. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee a reading. “ T h e E x p e r i e n c e ” b r i n g s T h e re s a face-to-face with her fans, as she lets spirit guide her through the audience.

A video display ensures everyone in the venue has an up-close-hands-on experience regardless of seat location.

“The experience isn’t about believing in mediums. It’s about witnessing something life-changing” says Theresa Caputo. “It’s like Long Island Medium live, witnessing first-hand spirit communication.”

The highly-rated show Long Island Medium follows Theresa’s life as a typical Long Island wife and mom with one very big difference…she can communicate with the dead. Since she cannot “turn off” this gift, messages from departed loved ones can come through at any time, which lead to spontaneous readings with those she encounters.

In addition to her television show, Theresa has appeared on such programs as “Jay Leno,” “Jimmy Fallon,” “Steve Harvey,” “Live with Kelly and Michael,” “Dr. Oz,” & “The Today Show.”

Theresa’s latest book, “Good Grief: Heal Your Soul, Honor Your Loved Ones, and Learn to Live Again”, was released March 14th and debuted on the NY Times Best-Seller List at #3.

Wi t h h e r e n e r g e t i c , p o s i t i v e , a n d encouraging tone, Theresa uses the lessons from Spirit to guide the reader through grief toward a place of solace and healing.

Theresa’s second book titled “ Yo u C a n ’ t M a k e T h i s S t u f f U p ” was released in September 2014 and debuted at #9 on the NY Times Best Seller List. Her first book titled “There’s More to Life Than This” was released in the fall of 2013.

Theresa has been a practicing medium for over 15 years. She helps individuals find closure by delivering healing messages.

F o r T h e re s a , t h i s i s n o t j u s t h e r job... this is her life. Learn more about Theresa at theresacaputo.com.

Sheldon Wine & Beer Tasting planned

The Friends of The Sheldon p re s e n t t h e 1 9 t h A n n u a l S u n s e t a t T h e S h e l d o n Wi n e & B e e r Ta s t i n g , F r i d a y, M a y 4 , 2 0 1 8 f ro m 6 : 3 0 p . m . until sunset in The Sheldon Ballroom and on the Observation Deck.

Proceeds benefit Sheldon Educational Programs.

Patrons will have the opportunity to taste and purchase wine and craft beers with great new offerings from Lohr Distributing, enjoy delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts, bid on silent auction items and listen to live music, as the sun sets over the city.

Space is limited! Reservations are $75 and include a tax deduction. For reservations, call The Sheldon’s Development Department at 314-5339900.

We We are are pleased pleased to to announce announce that that Patrick Patrick Loechl Loechl Branch Branch Manager, Manager, First First Vice Vice President President has has joined joined Fleming Fleming Fleming Fleming & & Loechl Loechl Wealth Wealth Management Management Group Group of of Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Advisors Advisors

Fontbonne to host prom as fundraiser

The Fontbonne Prom is a nonprofit gala in support of The Fontbonne Promise, a new scholarship program designed to make the dream of a debtfree college education a reality for lowincome students.

Fontbonne friends, alumni and supporters will gather for a fun-filled evening emceed by Dancing With the Stars pros Cheryl Burke and Mark Ballas and featuring entertainment by The Fabulous Motown Revue.

The event will begin at 6 p.m. on May 19 at the Ritz-Carlton, 100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton.

Ticket Information: Tickets are $250; to purchase: https://www.fontbonne. edu/alumni/alumni-events/fontbonneprom/

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People planner Saint Louis Zoo offers summer programs

From the ever-popular Camp KangaZoo to individual programs for all ages, the Saint Louis Zoo’s Education Department has classes, overnight experiences and daytime adventures for everyone in the family. Online registration began March 6 for Zoo members and on March 7 for general public. Program fees vary.

Camp KangaZoo Camp KangaZoo campers can choose to attend one or two full-day camps with the themes “Animals in Action” and “Battle of the Biomes.” Monday through Thursday, campers will play games, meet animals, enjoy sing-alongs and view dynamic Zoo exhibits. On Thursday nights, they’ll sleep at the Zoo and wake up with the birds! Camp KangaZoo scholarships are available for families with financial need.

Younger children can hop “out of the pouch” and into the Zoo at Camp Joey. Half-day and full-day sessions are available for children who are at least 4 years old and entering kindergarten.

The Zoo offers specialty camps for kids entering g r a d e s 5 - 9 . To p i c s i n c l u d e Z o o C a re e r s , J u n i o r Zoologist, Junior and Senior Marine Biologist. Teen Camp is available for youth entering grades 7-9. New this year is Conservation Leaders Camp for students entering grades 9-12.

Overnights Families with kids ages 5 and up can attend the Under the Sea-lion overnight programs and sleep inside the Sea Lion Sound tunnel.

Summer Programs Zoo programs for young children and youth keep growing minds sharp in the lazy summer months. The Zoo offers a variety of animal topics for various ages.

Kids can learn about birds, insects, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and zoo careers, examine animal biofacts, create animal habitats, explore the outdoors, make nature art and identify animal tracks, tour the Zoo, and more.

For youth in grades 3-9, the Zoo offers Keeperfor-a-Day at the Emerson Children’s Zoo, and A Day with the Rays and Advanced Day with the Rays at Stingrays at Caribbean Cove for kids in grades 2-8.

Engineer-for-a-Day is available for those ages 7 to adult. A Junior Sea Lion Trainer program is available for ages 10 to adult.

Scouts can learn about animals and sleep under the stars while working toward fulfilling their badge requirements at the Snooze at the Zoo programs.

Adult programs include evening safari tours, wine and painting nights, overnights and more.

Registration For a complete list of programs, online registration, camp scholarship applications and more information, visit stlzoo.org/summerprograms. Registration for programs is not available by phone. For questions, call (314) 646-4544, option #6.

All proceeds support the Saint Louis Zoo.

Menopause Mania Wednesday, April 4 • 6 p.m.

Alton Memorial Hospital Cafeteria Meeting Rooms Come learn about women’s health issues from chiropractor/nutritionist Katie Drake Sherer and Dr. Geoffrey Turner, chief of the OB/GYN staff at Alton Memorial

Dr. Katie Drake Sherer

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Enjoy a fashion show, refreshments, giveaways, plus an opportunity for coupons to Miss Eunice’s Hat Box (AMH gift shop)

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People planner Circus Flora adds new show

Circus Flora is proud to introduce a brand-new show with dazzling acts that few St. Louis circus-goers have seen before.

“The Case of the Missing Bellhop” makes its debut April 19 (through May 13), as Circus Flora transports audiences to the famous Balding Hotel – a getaway for dignitaries and nobility from around the globe. At this exclusive hotel, staff and crew have unusual skills, and people go about their business with no questions asked. But when a beloved bellhop goes missing, the Balding begins to attract attention, secrets proliferate, and questions abound! What happened to the bellhop, and who knew about it?

“It’s always an honor to bring the world-class Circus Flora performers together under the Big Top each year,” said Artistic Director Jack Marsh. “This spring, we have the added excitement

of welcoming everyone to our brand-new, permanent home in Grand Center for a one-of-a-kind mystery.”

Tickets are bound to go fast for the madcap adventure and they’re on sale January 19th at Metrotix. com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Theater Box Office, located at 531 North Grand Boulevard. Ticket prices start at just $12, making the Circus a memorable and affordable outing for the whole family.

Performances of “The Case of the Missing Bellhop” take place Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday afternoons at 1 p.m., and on Super Saver Sundays at 5:30 p.m. and Little Top Fridays at 10 a.m. (except April 20, 2018).

In order to ensure everyone can enjoy the magic, Circus Flora will p re s e n t a P e a n u t - F re e preview on Thursday, April 19, at 7 p.m. for guests affected by peanut allergies.

On Wednesday, May 2, at 7 p.m., there will be a special one-hour SensoryFriendly performance for adults and children on the autism spectrum, as well as attendees with visual impairments or other sensory sensitivities.

All performances of “The Case of the Missing Bellhop” will take place at Circus Flora’s new, permanent location at 3401 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103.

For more information, please visit www.circusflora.org.

St. Louis Visitors Guides now available

Explore St. Louis is pleased to announce the release of the 2018 Official St. Louis Visitors Guide, a convenient and informative full-color publication filled with the latest information on planning an excellent and exciting St. Louis adventure.

Featuring the new Loop Trolley on the cover,

this glossy 104-page magazine offers a variety of suggestions on outstanding places to eat, shop, play and stay in St. Louis and across the region.

Inside this convenient and eye-catching guide are feature stories as well as timely information on what’s new in St. Louis for 2018 including: • Gateway Arch grounds.

Reimaged just for you, the Arch project transformation will be completed in July but locals and visitors alike are discovering there is much to enjoy right now.

Check out the guide’s two-page map on the new Gateway Arch grounds.

• The Loop Trolley.

Opening this year, vintagestyle cars glide along a 2.2 mile fixed route between The Loop and Forest Park.

• Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds. On March 25, the Saint Louis Art Museum will become the first North American art museum to tell the epic story of one of the greatest finds in the history of underwater archaeology.

This exhibit runs through September 9.

• Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission. This incredible exhibit lands at the Saint Louis Science Center April 14 and stays until September 3.

Other guide highlights include articles on unforgettable attractions you’ll only find here, the many urban trails in the region, and an itinerary on gay-friendly, fun-filled St. Louis. In addition, there are stories on local artisans and handcrafting, family activities to explore

year-round and St. Louis signature foods. The 2018 Visitors Guide also contains a colorful map on the museums of St. Louis, a calendar of events, insider tips, other maps, help on navigating the city, an abundance of listings and charts.

Approximately 350,000 copies of the magazine have been printed and are distributed across the country. Visitors can view the digital version of the guide at explorestlouis. com or pick up a copy at one of Explore St. Louis’ visitor centers located throughout the area, at the Old Courthouse, America’s Center convention complex, and at the Dennis and Judith Jones Visitor & Education Center in Forest Park.

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People planner State Fair music lineup begins to take shape

Ag Director Raymond Poe and State Fair Manager Luke Sailer are proud to welcome rock legends Foreignerand Joan Jett & the Blackhearts to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand stage on Sunday, August 12 at 2018 Illinois State Fair.

Foreigner is among the top 40 best-selling music artists of all time, according to Business Insider magazine. The group is universally known as one of the most popular acts in the rock world with a playlist that continues to sell out tours and albums. While the band has been around for more than 40 years, a younger generation is exposed to the band’s music through popular films and television shows such as, “Rock of Ages,” “Orange Is The New Black,” “Kung Fu Panda 3,” and “Stranger Things.”

Foreigner is best known for anthems such as, “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Feels Like the First Time,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” and “Waiting for a Girl Like You.” Joan Jett is an originator, an innovator, and a visionary.

As the leader of the hard- rocking Blackhearts, with whom she has become a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, she’s had eight platinum and gold albums and nine Top 40 singles, including the classics “Bad Reputation,” “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You,” and “Crimson and Clover.” Her independent record label, Blackheart, was founded in 1980 after she was rejected by no less than 23 labels.

Blackheart is one of the longest running indie labels and continues to give voice to new bands. As a producer, she has overseen albums by Bikini Kill, Circus Lupus, as well as the Germs’ LA punk masterpiece, GI. Jett’s music has become a permanent force in mainstream culture. Jett and the Blackhearts released their latest record, ‘Unvarnished,’ in 2013 and continue touring the globe with headline shows alongside fellow rock icons like The Who, Green Day and the Foo Fighters. Additionally, Jett has acted and appeared in movies & television, including the film Light Of Day. Ticket prices have been announced for the already announced 2018 Grandstand concerts. An on-sale date has not yet been announced.

Saturday, August 11: Halestorm & Mastodon Tier 3 - $28 / Tier 2 - $33 / Tier 1 - $38 / Track $38 / VIP - $48 Sunday, August 12: Foreigner with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Tier 3 - $25 / Tier 2 - $30 / Tier 1 - $35 / Track $35 / VIP - $45 Friday, August 17: Brett Eldredge Tier 3 - $29 / Tier 2 - $34 / Tier 1 - $39 / Track $39 / VIP - $49 Sunday, August 19: Brantley Gilbert Tier 3 - $35 / Tier 2 - $40 / Tier 1 - $45 / Track $45 / VIP - $55 Stay up-to-date on all of the 2018 Illinois State Fair announcements by connecting with us on social media. The Illinois State Fair is on Facebook, Twitterand Instagram.

The 2018 Illinois State Fair will be August 9-19th in Springfield.

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People planner Events planned in Alton area

The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced theAlton, IL 62002 Easter Sunday Brunch Sunday, April 1, 2018 10:00am to 5:00pm Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd.

Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-2331 Spring is in the air at P e re M a rq u e t t e L o d g e and we are celebrating with our traditional Easter Brunch Buffet.

Bring the family and enjoy our delicious s p re a d t h a t i s s u re t o satisfy. Featuring madeto-order omelets, carving stations, traditional & unique selections of side dishes, salads and dessert including a banana’s foster station! Join our guest of honor (AKA The Easter Bunny) as he conducts Easter Egg Hunts at 12 p.m. and 2

p.m. on his busiest day of the year. Bring the family and we’ll see you at the Lodge.

Parties of six or more please call 618-786-2331 ext: 502 to make your reservations.

Admission Children 0-3: FREE Children 4-11: $10.95 Al t o n L i t t l e T h e a t e r : Todd Oliver F r i d a y, A p r i l 6 a n d Saturday, April 7 – 7:00pm to 9:00pm Sunday, April 08 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Alton Little Theater 2450 N. Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-3205 Todd Oliver and Alton Little Theater present the funniest night of your life!

America’s Got Talend finalist Todd Oliver will present THREE amazing concerts at Alton Little Theater on April 6th, April 7th and April 8th, 2018!

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Adults: 25 Children 18 and under: $10 Open Mic Night at Germania Brew Haus Friday, April 6, 2018 Every Friday in April Starting at 7:00pm Germania Brew Haus 617 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 (314) 667-4751 OPEN MIC NIGHT starting at 7:00.We would love to begin doing this e v e r y F r i d a y, s o s h o w some support for your

local artists as they come and play at Germania.

We will have a signup sheet and it will be on a first-come first-serve basis. We have adequate sound equipment and a keyboard, but you will need to bring your own guitar if needed.

Alton Craft Beer Week Saturday, April 7, 2018 – Saturday, April 14, 2018 All Day Event Downtown Alton Alton, IL 62002 Discover the Craft Beer

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Restaurants and bars in the region are showcasing the best craft beers in Illinois throughout the eight day event.

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The Rep to present “Born Yesterday”

With its lively patter, sharp satire and empowered female lead, Born Yesterday is a classic comedy that continues to surprise and entertain. Since its Broadway debut in 1946, Garson Kanin’s sendup of political gamesmanship has seen multiple prominent film and stage adaptations, including a 1995 production at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

The Rep will produce the show once again this spring, running from March 14 to April 8. Pamela Hunt directs.

Junkyard tycoon Harry Brock swaggers into Washington, D.C., determined to buy a senator or two. The monkey wrench in his schemes is Billie Dawn, his seemingly dimwitted ex-showgirl girlfriend. But when Brock hires a reporter to tutor Billie, she rapidly comes into her own as a force to be reckoned with. This sharp and snappy comedy hilariously skewers Beltway corruption.

Ruth Pferdehirt (One Man, Two Guvnors, 2014) returns to The Rep as the irrepressible Billie Dawn. Andy Prosky (who appeared with Pferdehirt in 2014’s Noises Off) brings plenty of attitude as Harry Brock. Aaron Bartz makes his Rep debut as reporter Paul Verrall.

Rounding out the supporting cast are Ted Deasy (Evie’s Waltz, 2008), Kurt Zischke (All the Way, 2015), Gina Daniels, Randy Donaldson (A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, 1992), Tom Wethington and Michelle Hand (Sense and Sensibility, 2013).

Tickets to The Rep’s production of Born Yesterday are currently on sale and can be purchased online at repstl. org, by calling the Box Office at 314-968-4925 or visiting the Loretto-Hilton Center at 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University). Ticket prices range from $18.50 to $89.

Show times are Tuesdays, selected Wednesdays and selected Sundays at 7 p.m.; Thursdays, Fridays and selected Saturdays at 8 p.m. Matinee performances are selected Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

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Arts calendar Thursday, March 29

Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 9, 2018 The Color Purple, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, Runs until April 1, 2018 The Rep presents Born Yesterday, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until April 8, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018

Friday, March 30

Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 9, 2018 The Color Purple, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, Runs until April 1, 2018 The Rep presents Born Yesterday, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until April 8, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018

Saturday, March 31

New Dance Horizons VI: Live at The Grandel, Grandel Theater, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Creativity & Identity: An American Muslim Art Exhibition 2018, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 9, 2018 The Color Purple, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, Runs until April 1, 2018 The Rep presents Born Yesterday, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until April 8, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018

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Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 9, 2018

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The Color Purple, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, Runs until April 1, 2018 The Rep presents Born Yesterday, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until April 8, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018

Monday, April 2

Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 9, 2018 The Rep presents Born Yesterday, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until April 8, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018

Tuesday, April 3

Hamilton, Fabulous Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m., Runs until April 22, 2018 Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m., Runs until September 9, 2018 The Rep presents Born Yesterday, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until April 8, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018

Wednesday, April 4

Hamilton, Fabulous Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m., Runs until April 22, 2018 Sunken Cities: Egypt’s Lost Worlds, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 9, 2018 The Rep presents Born Yesterday, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until April 8, 2018 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018

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Artistic adventures Sheldon Art Galleries announces exhibition schedule

The Sheldon Art Galleries announces the Winter/Spring 2018 exhibition schedule, with a public opening reception on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. Galleries open until 9 p.m. for First Fridays in Grand Center. Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Noon – 8 p.m.; Wednesdays – Fridays, Noon – 5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and one hour prior to Sheldon performances and during intermission. Admission is free.

For more information on exhibitions, visit TheSheldon.org.

More information about each individual exhibit available upon request.

D e b orah D ou gl a s: P a st , P re s e n t , Future Tense March 2 – April 21, 2018 Bellwether Gallery of St. Louis Artists St. Louis-based artist Deborah Douglas works with a variety of materials, including oil, enamel, w a t e r c o l o r, i n k , g r a p h i t e , c o l l a g e

and digital prints. In her large-scale works on paper, she deals with issues of domesticity that include references t o f o o d , re l a t i o n s h i p s , g e n d e r a n d e q u a l i t y. T h e e x h i b i t i o n i s m a d e possible in part by Elissa and Paul Cahn.

Gallery Talk: Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 6 p.m. Deborah Douglas speaks about her work and influences. Admission free, but reservations are encouraged.

Contact Paula Lincoln at plincoln@ thesheldon.org or 314-533-9900 x37.

The World of Spectacular Strings Through April 21, 2018 Gallery of Music Drawn from The Sheldon’s Hartenberger World Music Collection, this exhibit features over 100 unique s t r i n g e d i n s t r u m e n t s f ro m a ro u n d the world. Highlights include a rare Rubab from Afghanistan, an unusual pochette (pocket) violin from France, a double bass and violin made from matchsticks, a harpsichord once owned by former St. Louis resident comedienne Phyllis Diller, a Gibson

guitar signed by B.B. King, and a special edition KISS logo Gene Simmons “Axe” bass, among many other rare instruments. The exhibition is made possible in part by Dr. Aurelia and Jeffrey Hartenberger.

Gene Mackey: In Tribute March 2 – April 21, 2018 Bernoudy Gallery of Architecture The exhibit pays tribute to the life and work of St. Louis based architect G e n e M a c k e y, f o u n d e r o f t h e f i r m Mackey Mitchell Architects, known for the Alberici Headquarters, a LEED Platinum building; the Central Institute for the Deaf, Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor and Education Center in Forest Park; Christian Brothers College High School; the design of the A. Wessell Shapleigh Fountain at the Missouri B o t a n i c a l G a rd e n a n d t h e c u r re n t renovation of Soldiers Memorial and Court of Honor.

Bride of the Desert: An Exploration of Palmyra March 2 – April 21, 2018 Gallery of Photography

Once a thriving caravan city of the Roman frontier during the 1st – 3rd centuries CE, Palmyra contained an array of temples, colonnaded streets, theatres and commercial areas. Today the city, now in war-torn Syria, has b e e n a l m o s t c o m p l e t e l y d e s t ro y e d .

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“A Wrinkle in Time”

March 29, 2018

QuickGlance Movie Reviews

Go ahead, pick your favorite young, villainvanquishing fantasy heroine. Meg Murry probably came first.

Katniss Everdeen? She arrived in 2001. Hermione Granger? That was 1997. Elphaba, the green girl from “Wicked”? 2003. But Meg, the reluctant, bespectacled heroine of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic “A Wrinkle in Time,” has been with us, and on the shelves of middleschoolers, since 1962.

Enter Ava DuVernay, tapped by Disney to put her own spin on this tale of self-discovery across the spacetime continuum, for the big — REALLY big — screen.

Talk about pressure. And the talented “Selma” director does not shy away from the task of adapting the story to the 21st century. With the help of a terrifically diverse cast anchored by the sweet — but too sweet, here — newcomer Storm Reid, and A-listers like Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon, DuVernay has made a film that is unabashedly — some might say relentlessly — of the moment. Hip-hop quotes, eating disorders, a “Hamilton” reference? Yup, yup, yup.

It’s also all over the map, in every way possible. It’s visually gorgeous at times but then boring to behold at others, emotionally poignant at times but stunningly cloying at others. It’s also confusing (though to be fair, many might call the book confusing, too.) Mostly, it’s just a frustrating whole comprised of some pretty promising parts.

RATED: rated PG by the Motion Picture Association of America “for thematic elements and some peril.”

RUNNING TIME: 109 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Love, Simon”

Some things are universal about being a teenager: The budding sexuality and sense of identity, the dramatic emotions, the profound need for acceptance and confusing inklings of first love.

Countless movies (and books and songs and TV shows) plumb the agony and elation of teen romance, but “Love, Simon” brings fresh perspective to the genre by focusing on an experience unseen in coming-of-age tales: What high-school first love might be like if you’re gay.

This film treats 17-year-old Simon Spier ’s quest for love and self-acceptance with the tender, timeless, Hollywood touch of John Hughes: It’s a classic story of a first crush made groundbreaking by centering on a closeted gay kid.

Nick Robinson is Simon, a shaggy-haired high-school senior who describes his life as “totally normal.” He has a loving family and the same clutch group of friends for years. Simon is gay — he’s known ever since a recurring adolescent dream about Daniel Radcliffe — but has kept his sexuality a secret from everyone.

He finally finds an outlet after an anonymous post on the school’s online gossip forum. A student calling himself Blue confesses that he’s gay but hasn’t told anyone, and Simon writes to him, using a pseudonym.

They begin an anonymous pen-pal friendship that turns into a deep connection, and Simon starts fantasizing about Blue’s real identity.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for “thematic elements, sexual references, language and teen partying.”

RUNNING TIME: 110 minutes.

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

“Tomb Raider”

In “Tomb Raider,” which has elements of “Indiana Jones,” ‘’Batman” and even “Tron: Legacy,” but with an angsty young woman at the center instead of an angsty young man, Alicia Vikander takes a lot of beatings. She is punched in the face, and in the stomach, she is thrown against rocks and sent careening through a forest, she is impaled, hit by a car, left in an impossible one-handed dead hang at least four times, and she is choked, really choked, by both men and women alike.

And she pulls it off! The movie itself is another, more complicated, story, but this video game adaption is better than most with set pieces that are both fun and ridiculous (like a high-stakes escape room) that actually seem to approximate the experience of playing a video game.

After two pretty lousy attempts, and a lot of terrible video game adaptations on the way, Hollywood has resurrected “Tomb Raider,” and plucked the most recent supporting actress Oscar winner production could get their hands on. And like Angelina Jolie before her, Vikander has, exactly two years after her Academy Award win for an emotional drama, stepped into Lara Croft’s combat boots and decided to raid some tombs.

Directed by Norwegian filmmaker Roar Uthaug (“The Wave”), Lara is introduced getting her butt kicked in a boxing ring. The gym membership that gives her access to these low-rent Rockyesque facilities is one she can’t afford to pay. She is scrappy and barely getting by on her bike courier service paycheck.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for “sequences of violence and action, and for some language.”

RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes.

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

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Movies Vikander revitalizes “Tomb Raider”

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge If filmmakers are intent on re-launching the “Tomb Raider” film series - and my ticket stub clearly attests that they are - then how do we justify a central female character who has for the twenty-two years since her inception been a harbinger of overly-sexualized pop culture hype? Can Lara Croft fit into our post-”Wonder Woman”, postHarvey Weinstein Era of Good (Feminist) Feelings? Of course she can. Women can do anything men can do and at least one thing they can’t, though motherhood has no bearing in the new film. What I find to be the case with this movie is that it graphically violent, to a respectful and guarded degree because it’s largely violent toward its woman protagonist.

Thankfully, there’s barely a hint of misogyny behind it.

I wanted “Tomb Raider” to be good, of course, but for more reasons that my admission fee. I wanted it to be a carefree

and adventuresome action movie, one of my favorite kinds. It needed to be of sufficient caliber to review for you this week and it had to redeem the stalled forward progress of its young star, Alicia Vikander. I’ll admit a small crush on the Swedish actress, but you’d be hard to find anyone who wouldn’t after her great performances in the superb “Ex Machina” and her Oscar-winning, star-making turn in “The Danish Girl”. She looked amazing in her swinging costumes from “The Man From U.N.C.L.E”. Her last few pictures, however, have left me craving better, more expansive roles. “The Light Between Oceans” was fine, but boring, and last year’s “Tulip Fever” was a total mess. Her Lara Croft is on-point, best described as the 2013 video game version of the character, and the good basis for a new franchise foundation. To be sure, as befits my fastidious nature, I also re-watched Angelina Jolie’s 2001 version to see if it holds up (it doesn’t).

Vikander’s Lara is living a meager life of self-imposed poverty and punishment.

She’s sinking all of the anguish over her father ’s (Dominic West) death into avoiding the billions of estate-imbued privilege that he’s left her in favor of carving out a living delivering food on her bike in London. She boxes and gets her butt kicked routinely in the ring.

When she can no longer avoid the topic, she comes in from the cold and asserts her rights at the behest of her former guardian (Kristin Scott Thomas, icy in two scenes). Her father’s will leads Lara on a treasure hunt through hidden clues, mysterious objectives, and meaningful bequests from the beyond. Before we know it, “Tomb Raider” is starting to look like a “National Treasure” sequel.

Landing in Japan, Lara meets Lu Ren (Daniel Wu), a ship’s captain willing to take her to an uncharted island where something she desperately needs to recover resides. Lara and Lu run afoul of a mercenary named Mathias Vogel (Walton Goggins) who operates as the point person for a shadowy conspiracy that exists only to give a reason to the

plot. He puts Lara through her paces to help him find the lost MacGuffin, something consistently done better in the “Indiana Jones” films.

During the period of time when Lara flees Vogel and finds herself victim of river cataracts, parachuting fails, rock slides, hallucinations, and being repeatedly punched in the face, the action sings. Where I liked this “Tomb Raider” best was the knowing way in which it constructs a close-ended story while still doing a remarkable job of setting up the inevitable sequel(s). The ending feels like a cliffhanger, but not nearly so much as the frequent number of times Lara Croft, you know, hangs from actual cliffs.

Nick Frost has an extended cameo that invariably plays as the film’s comic relief, but his leading lady is still the best reason to check this one out.

“Tomb Raider” runs 118 minutes and is rated PG-13 for sequences of violence and action, and for some language. I give this film two stars out of four.

“Love, Simon” a fresh take on first love

By SANDY COHENz Associated Press Some things are universal about being a teenager: The budding sexuality and sense of identity, the dramatic emotions, the profound need for acceptance and confusing inklings of first love.

Countless movies (and books and songs and TV shows) plumb the agony and elation of teen romance, but “Love, Simon” brings fresh perspective to the genre by focusing on an experience unseen in coming-of-age tales: What high-school first love might be like if you’re gay.

This film treats 17-year-old Simon Spier’s quest for love and self-acceptance with the tender, timeless, Hollywood touch of John Hughes: It’s a classic story of a first crush made groundbreaking by centering on a closeted gay kid.

Nick Robinson is Simon, a shaggyhaired high-school senior who describes his life as “totally normal.” He has a

loving family and the same clutch group of friends for years. Simon is gay — he’s known ever since a recurring adolescent dream about Daniel Radcliffe — but has kept his sexuality a secret from everyone.

He finally finds an outlet after an anonymous post on the school’s online gossip forum. A student calling himself Blue confesses that he’s gay but hasn’t told anyone, and Simon writes to him, using a pseudonym. They begin an anonymous pen-pal friendship that turns into a deep connection, and Simon starts fantasizing about Blue’s real identity.

He keeps this all this from his friends, who are drawn in classic Hughes tradition: There’s awkward, self-conscious Leah (“13 Reasons Why” star Katherine Langford), who’s been crushing on Simon since they were kids; Abby (Alexandra Shipp), the transfer student and hottest girl in school; and Nick (Jorge Lendeborg, Jr.), a nice-guy athlete who serves as Simon’s heterosexual foil.

All the other “Grease” and “Sixteen

Candles” archetypes are here, too: The bullies, jocks and popular kids, the wacky administrator (played oddly over-the-top

by Tony Hale), and the no-nonsense drama teacher (Natasha Rothwell, as much of a hilarious standout here as she is on HBO’s “Insecure.”) Jennifer Garner and Josh Duhamel play Simon’s dreamy, slightly farfetched parents.

Simon’s life starts to unravel when the school’s class clown, Martin (Logan Miller), finds his secret emails. Martin threatens to expose the exchange — and Simon’s gay status — unless Simon agrees to set Martin up on a date with Abby.

As with any story set in the emotional minefield of high school — especially in the era of social media — dramatic social chaos ensues for everyone. And it rings painfully true whether you were the Leah, Abby, Nick, Martin or Simon of your teenage group.

The heart of “Love, Simon” lies in the authenticity of its characters, which were

born in psychologist-turned-author Becky Albertalli’s debut novel, adapted by “This Is Us” screenwriters Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker, and brought lovingly to the screen by director Greg Berlanti. A veteran writer and producer of such teen fare as TV’s “Riverdale,” ‘’Dawson’s Creek,” ‘’Supergirl” and “The Flash,” Berlanti knows this world intimately, both personally and professionally. He says he was “a closeted gay high-schooler” himself and celebrates “Love, Simon” as the first mainstream Hollywood coming-of-age film with a gay lead.

The success of “Black Panther” and the momentum behind #MeToo are propelled by the idea that representation matters, and “Love, Simon” is part of that conversation. Movie fans who aren’t white and straight have long projected themselves onto the big-screen stories of those who are. But we all want to see our experiences validated, to have our stories deemed significant, to feel that we are not alone and that others can identify with.

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People planner Thursday, March 29

The Baylor Project, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 30

Howlin’ Friday Concert: Big George Brock, National Blues Museum, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

League Stl presents For The City w/ Chris Cannibal, MiKis, Yugioh24&Fiji24k, oboys, and special guests, Sounds by Jordan Baumstark, The Firebird, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

Pirate Signal Album Release Show, w/ Hounds, Kodek (Chris Curd of The Hush List), The Mercs, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

ICP & Attila, Pop’s, Sauget, Doors 7:00

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The Baylor Project, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 31

Ars Nova CD Release Show, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Start Making Sense: Talking Heads Tribute, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Jelly Roll & Struggle Jennings, Pop’s, Sauget, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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Mat Kearney, The Pageant, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Soulard Blues Band, Broadway Oyster Bar, St. Louis, 9:00 p.m.

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Ken Page, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 5 Ken Page, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

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Howlin’ Fridays: Roland Johnson, National Blues Museum, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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Dining Delights Guerrilla Street Food adds location For The Edge Guerrilla Street Food announces the opening of the modern Filipino-American food truck and restaurant’s third location at 6120 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis. Located adjacent to The Pageant and Delmar Hall on the east side of The Loop, Guerrilla Street Food has opened with almost twenty new, creative dishes on the menu as well as a sleek, updated design.

Co-owners Brian Hardesty and Joel Crespo explain their excitement around this Delmar location. “Opening in The Loop has always been a plan for us so we’re excited to see it all coming to fruition. This location is really the evolution of the brand, from design to the menu.”

In addition to Guerrilla Street Food’s “Old School” dishes like Chicken Adobo and the signature Flying Pig, the menu features almost twenty new items from Chef Brian Hardesty and Delmar ’s Executive Chef Heidi Hamamura. The new offerings include additions to the Merienda (or starters) such as: Salted Duck Egg Toast with Union Loafers bread, duck yolk spread, duck egg whites, tomato, red onion, garlic, fish sauce and kumquat; two new lumpia offerings like Lumpia Shanghai with ground pork, onion, garlic, carrot, rolled and fried with a black garlic vinaigrette; Siopao, a steamed bun filled with pork, house oyster sauce, garlic, serrano chile and ginger; and more. The “New School” dishes feature Hardesty/ Hamamura’s collaborative entrées such as the Hamanado with marinated and braised local pork belly, caramelized pineapple, tart cherry relish and crushed chicharrón, served with local steamed jasmine rice, to more adventurous eats like the Dinuguan, a pork blood stew with pork shoulder, pork belly, garlic and chiles, served with local jasmine rice and fresh pandan-scented puto.

Hardesty explains, “There are more than 7,000 islands in the Philippines, so you’ll see variations of the same dish as you travel around the different regions. We want to embrace that same philosophy at our restaurants–each

For The Edge

Guerrilla Street Food’s Delmar location. will have their own dishes and flavor based on where the restaurant is located.

This menu showcases the vibrancy and diversity of The Loop.”

Hardesty and Crespo, along with Hardesty’s brother, Greg, who designed the concept’s black-and-gold logo with crossed fork and knife, created the modernized look for the 2,100-squarefoot restaurant. Warm gray walls offer a neutral canvas for unique Filipino art throughout the restaurant. The team commissioned San Francisco-based artist, Kristian Kabuay, to create a mural for the space, featuring the Filipino ancient writing system, Baybayin. In addition,

tattoo artist, Aleks Figueroa of Dream Jungle Tattoo in Long Beach, CA, who specializes in the art of traditional Filipino tribal tattoos, shared drawings of his work to adorn the restaurant’s tabletops. Crespo says, “It is important for us to emulate the modernization of Filipino culture throughout our restaurant, not only with our food, but also the décor. Baybayin is a lost language for the Filipino culture, and we hope that the mural and tabletops spark a conversation with our guests about the traditions.”

Additional design features for the 48-seat restaurant includes: an exposed ceiling with hanging plants; a personal

collection of colorful photos from the co-owners’ trip to the Philippines as well as posters showcasing the duo’s mutual interests in music (The Clash, Beastie Boys, The Pixies, etc.); a large mural of the restaurant’s logo; a black-and-white honeycomb wall at the restaurant’s drink station; and more. Hardesty and Crespo also created a number of the design elements themselves from light fixtures made out of old skateboards; a nod to the restaurant’s logo with alternating forks and spoons behind a television that plays old kung fu movies; as well as the 6-seat wood bar flanking the restaurant’s open, exhibition kitchen.

In addition, an old-school arcade game, Final Fight, adds to the excitement from the kitchen. Warmer weather will also bring an additional 30 seats at a sidewalk outdoor patio.

The Delmar location is the latest opening in a year of continuous growth for the casual concept. Guerrilla Street Food expanded from its flagship food truck and South Grand restaurant to open inside of 2nd Shift Brewing in July. Another outpost is on the horizon inside of Tropical Liqueurs in The Grove this spring/summer. Co-owners Brian Hardesty and Joel Crespo have also built up their team of executive chefs for each of the locations as well as welcomed restaurant industry veteran, Mike Emerson, to the team this year.

Emerson, one of the most-recognizable personalities in the St. Louis food scene, co-founded the famed Pappy Smokehouse–catapulting St. Louis as a top destination for BBQ in the country.

He is consulting the team on everything from employee retention to scalable operations, such as the opening of the Delmar location.

Guerrilla Street Food is officially open Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in the East Delmar Loop 6120 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112. The hours of operation are 11 a.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays.

For more information on Guerrilla Street Food, visit their Facebook, Twitter, and website.

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Wine should be savored, not guzzled

By MICHAEL AUSTIN Chicago Tribune

When you think of the broad concept of “enjoying wine,” or at least when I think of it, it’s hard not to imagine a glass being raised. Sometimes it’s a person raising a glass in a gesture of “Cheers,” and other times, it’s a bottoms-up raising of the glass as someone takes a sip or a whiff of wine. But just as often, that glass is being raised slightly — at the end of an extended arm — to move it closer to the opening of a bottle that is about to be poured.

The word “bounty” springs to mind in every scenario.

The people are reaching for more wine and raising it up. It is a celebration. Let the wine flow, let the trumpets blare — clothing and the clock be damned. I have nothing against whooping it up. In fact, I’m all for it. But you can do that at a measured pace. Don’t limit yourself by over-pouring.

I suggest getting into the habit of pouring yourself (and your guests) just enough to be able to smell and taste the wine. You don’t have to use an eye-dropper — just be mindful of the fact that we all have our limits. And we have lots of wines to try. In some aspects of wine enjoyment — particularly the pouring aspect — being miserly usually pays greater dividends than the so-called “healthy pour” does.

Let us count the ways. For one, when there is less wine in your glass, you can taste a bigger variety of wines. If you are at home with family or friends, and you have six bottles open and want to have a taste of each, a standard 5-ounce pour (which you would get in most restaurants) might not allow you to reach bottle No. 6 and, furthermore, might give you regrets the next day.

Reason No. 2 in favor of miserly pours is, if you determine a favorite among the open bottles, you’ll still have room in your belly and brain to return to it for another glass — a proper pour of 5 ounces (or 6 ounces if it’s your birthday) — after everyone has already tasted it.

If you have nine bottles open, your test pours are going to have to be even smaller than they were on that night when there were six bottles open. And you might even consider spitting some of those tastes — especially if you can tell right away that you don’t like them.

Reason No. 3 comes to us courtesy of kindergarten.

Sharing is good. When you don’t have 5 or 6 ounces in your glass, there can be a few ounces in someone else’s, and you’ll all get to taste all of the wines together, without people holding up an empty bottle and saying how much they loved it, as others stand by wishing they’d had a taste. Once everyone has tasted a bottle, it’s open season.

Reason No. 4 is for your well-being. When you have less wine in your glass, you will drink more slowly, which for obvious reasons is good for everyone involved, especially you.

Reason No. 5 is for confidence and pleasure. It depends on the glass, but if your glass has tall sides, its base is on the table, and your wine is below the halfway mark, you will be able to swirl with ease. Aromas will open up to you as your wine whirls, and you will not have to worry about sending a tornado of red liquid onto your cousin’s white drapes or up the sleeve of your shirt.

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On the Edge of the Weekend

March 29, 2018

New football league to kick off in February

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer

Pro football — actual games — won’t disappear from TV screens, mobile devices and the American consciousness once the Super Bowl ends next February.

The Alliance of American F o o t b a l l w i l l k i c k o ff the following Sunday.

On network television (CBS) as well as through a multitude of free digital platforms.

Yes, spring football. We know, from the USFL to the World League to the XFL, the idea has not worked.

Here’s why the Alliance has a strong chance of succeeding: the folks involved.

The Alliance is the creation of Pro Football Hall of Famer Bill Polian, one of the most respected and accomplished executives in NFL history, and Charlie Ebersol, a longtime TV and film producer. Ebersol’s father, Dick, defined NBC Sports’ programming for more than two decades and created “Sunday Night Football.” Dick Ebersol, who also pioneered NBC’s Olympic broadcasts, will serve on the board of directors.

Former players such as Justin Tuck, Hines Ward and Jared Allen will have significant roles in a league the younger Ebersol calls a “true partnership.”

“That’s the best way a league can perform and

will be ultimately the key to success, having an interwoven product,” he says.

“Whenever you have an endeavor that involves the kind of teamwork football involves,” Polian adds, “it implies a partnership, the need to get their buy-in and do things, particularly in a startup, that represent their best interest ... to make sure players know we have their best interests at heart. That is the guiding philosophy.”

Co-founder Polian, who built the Bills, Colts and Panthers into Super Bowl teams, will oversee the football side, helped by former player and front office executive J.K. McKay, who has been involved in other startups.

The league will have eight teams — cities and stadia to be announced, though look for complementary sites, not NFL venues, and warmer climates given the February-late April schedule. Rosters will be culled from NFL cuts to the 53-man maximum after preseason, which Polian calls “the core of our constituency”; collegians who have gone undrafted, including underclassmen who have lost any remaining eligibility; players looking to return to the sport; and free agents

from the CFL or elsewhere.

As a single entity, the Alliance will own all contracts and players will be dispersed in a variety of manners. If someone played in the NFL or in college for a Florida team or school, he’d likely wind up on a Florida-based franchise, for example. There also will be a mechanism after those allocations for a team interested in a certain player to get his rights. And then coaches of specific teams will have access to a group of players outside the allocations.

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A draft of players in late fall after the college season concludes — “Players who probably are coming off injury or some other situation where they want to perhaps play in our league in order to enhance their draft status,” Polian explains — also is planned.

With an eye on player safety, the Alliance also will eliminate kickoffs.

There is a unique plan for onside kicks, with the team wanting to try one instead taking possession at its 35 yard-line on a fourthand-10 to try one play to keep the ball.

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