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MAY 5 ISSUE

What’s Inside 3

Meeting in Germany

Edwardsville veterans remember World War II.

4 At the Sheldon

A look at the 2011-12 season.

8 The Peabody

St. Louis' old, yet new, opera house.

11 Breaking down barriers Healthcare seen through a lens.

"Water for Elephants" A three-ring bore.

17 "Tornado Alley" Going inside the storm.

19 Gluten free

Vodka – yes, vodka – leads the way.

Who We Are

What’s Happening Thursday May 5_ ___________

Legends of Flight, Sea Rex, Tornado Alley -Saint Louis Science Center OMNIMAX, St. Louis Maplewood Ar tsWalk/ Photographic Art Opening Once Upon A Mattress, Curtain’s -Studio Altius, 2301 South Big Up Theater Company, 7:30 p.m. -Dunham Hall Theater, SIUE Bend Boulevard, Maplewood, MO 63143, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Campus St. Louis Cardinals vs. Florida The Edwardsville Historic Tree Show Marlins -Busch Stadium, St. Louis, 12:45 - E d w a r d s v i l l e A r t s C e n t e r, Edwardsville High School-Gallery p.m. E d w a r d s v i l l e H i g h S c h o o l A/Best of EHS 2010-2011-Student Symphonic and Senior Band Gallery/ Bonsaii-Gallery B Carmon Colangelo: “Eyedeas,” Concert, 7:30 p.m. Lisa Blatt: “desert water,” “Lisa -Edwardsville High School Legends of Flight, Sea Rex, Blatt: untitled, -Bruno David Gallery Tornado Alley -Saint Louis Science Center “Messiah” Series 2010 -St. Louis Regional Arts, Central OMNIMAX, St. Louis West End Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea -Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis, Mo.

Friday May 6_ ___________

Martin Lawrence -The Concert Club, Scottrade Center, St. Louis First Annual St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase -The Fox Theatre, 8 p.m. Once Upon A Mattress, Curtain’s Up Theater Company, 7:30 p.m. -Dunham Hall Theater, SIUE Campus St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers -Busch Stadium, St. Louis, 7:15 p.m. Arianna String Quartet, Titans of Style -Touhill Performing Arts Center, UMSL, St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Saturday May 7_ ___________ Once Upon A Mattress, Curtain’s Up Theater Company, 7:30 p.m. -Dunham Hall Theater, SIUE Campus St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers -Busch Stadium, St. Louis, 3:10 p.m. Southern Sound,” - B e t h a l to C h u rc h o f G o d , 800 E. Bethalto Blvd. Bethalto, w w w. s o u t h e r n s o u n d q u a r te t . com, $5 per person donation

appreciated. 7 p.m. Trivia Gone Wild presented By Commerce Bank for the St. Louis Zoo -Culpeppers Grill and Bar, 314646-4771 Legends of Flight, Sea Rex, Tornado Alley -Saint Louis Science Center OMNIMAX, St. Louis The Edwardsville Historic Tree Show - E d w a r d s v i l l e A r t s C e n t e r, Edwardsville High School-Gallery A/Best of EHS 2010-2011-Student Gallery/ Bonsaii-Gallery B Carmon Colangelo: “Eyedeas,” Lisa Blatt: “desert water,” “Lisa Blatt: untitled, -Bruno David Gallery “Messiah” Series 2010 -St. Louis Regional Arts, Central West End Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea -Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis, Mo. The Edwardsville Historic Tree Show - E d w a r d s v i l l e A r t s C e n t e r, Edwardsville High School-Gallery A/Best of EHS 2010-2011-Student Gallery/ Bonsaii-Gallery B Carmon Colangelo: “Eyedeas,” Lisa Blatt: “desert water,”“Lisa Blatt: untitled,” Bruno David Gallery “Messiah” Series 2010 -St. Louis Regional Arts, Central West End Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea -Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis, Mo.

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Paul Schmidt, at left, and Milburn Arth have seen it all from Mannheim to Edwardsville

Local World War II veterans remember a chance meeting in Germany By STEVE HORRELL Of The Edge

ot counting the years they spent fighting Germans on the western front, Paul Schmidt and Milburn Arth have lived the entirety of their 85 years in Edwardsville.

But truth be told, they haven’t run into each other much over the years. Still, there was that moment in Mannheim 65 years ago. Germany had just surrendered, American forces were advancing on Japan, and Schmidt’s 255th U.S. Army Infantry Regiment was being dismantled. On a Mannheim sidewalk outside a home where he was staying, Schmidt watched as a convoy from Arth’s 253rd Regiment rolled past. Arth had been a year ahead of Schmidt at Edwardsville High School, graduating in the spring of 1943. He had signed up for the Army and sailed over to Scotland on the Queen Mary. From there, his unit made its way down England and over to France. “We were replacements,” Arth recalled. “They wanted to replace soldiers who had been killed. The scary part was being in a fox hole with these young kids.” Arth saw his first combat near the German border. Schmidt and Arth’s division — the 63rd — was the first unit to break through the Siegfried Line, 390 miles of bunkers, tunnels and tank traps that Hitler had ordered built to protect the German border. Arth recalls that as the war was winding down, his unit was crossing an open field when German troops opened up

on them. “We were pinned down,” he said. “It was Easter morning. There were 40 or so of us, and a lot of them got hit.” It was a scary moment, and Arth says he was lucky to make it through unscathed. Schmidt was 18 when he signed up for the Army. The Battle of France was raging. In August, 1944, his basic training was cut short and Schmidt found himself on the Queen Mary with 14,000 soldiers. “Edwardsville had probably 12,000 people at the time, and I told people if they’d stuck a torpedo in that ship, the whole city of Edwardsville would have gone down,” he said. “It was unbelievable.” Schmidt arrived in January, 1945. He wound up in France, doing lots of walking and carrying machine guns and mortars. All the while, both men knew that the other was embedded somewhere within the 63rd Infantry Division. When the 255th convoy rolled through Mannheim, they were 4,600 miles from Edwardsville. Arth recalls that he was in the back of a truck when he picked Schmidt out of the crowd. “I said ‘Hi, Paul!’ and he waved back,’” Arth said. Said Schmidt, “He went by me in the truck, I heard somebody say ‘Hey, Paul!,’ we waved, and that’s the last I saw of him ‘til we got home.” Following the war, Schmidt said, he lived it up for a year or so, running around Edwardsville with his buddies until the early morning hours. “I missed out on a lot of things,” he said. “I guess it was a good thing I got it out of my system.” Then he settled down and married Betty Mueller. Her father owned Edwardsvile Lumber Co., and Schmidt spent

the next 43 years working there. When that closed, Schmidt ran his own kitchen and floor covering business until his retirement in 1990. Arth returned to Edwardsville in 1946. He went to work at Shell Oil Co. for 38 years as an operations supervisor. He retired 25 years ago and lives in Edwardsville with his wife, Joan. Both men are remarkably spry. Schmidt still hits the golf course. A few years ago, Arth was on a team that won the state bowling tournament for his age group. He still bowls in Collinsville and Bethalto. Both men recalled a pool hall in downtown Edwardsville, near Hillsboro and North Main. Today it’s the law firm of Taliana, Buckley, Asa and Reames. When they returned from the war, they spent time there shooting pool and drinking beer. “People would come over and say ‘I know where you’ve been — the pool hall,” Arth says. “They could smell the cigarette smoke.” They recalled a tavern next to the pool hall, and beyond that a grocery store. As teens, they both attended the Wildey Theater. “Harold Black says he snuck into the Wildey,” Schmidt says. “I did, too.” Meeting the other day, the men chatted on the sidewalk in front of the law firm long enough for pictures to be taken and stories swapped. After a while, they ambled toward the Madison County Transit terminal. Arth recalled that during the Korean War he joined the reserves with the understanding that he would remain stateside with a desk job. He'd had enough of foot soldiering. “The desk job I liked,” he said with a smile. “Nobody shootin’ at you.”

May 5, 2011

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People Sheldon primed for another season Five series offer something for everyone By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge

he Sheldon Concert Hall is another example of the wonderful locations that bring outstanding music opportunities to the St. Louis area. St. Louis’ cultural possibilities abound, and The Sheldon Concert Hall is a prime example of the excellent opportunities afforded to the metro area. The Sheldon’s intimate setting allows for a personal experience with each performance. The Sheldon Concert Hall continually strives to bring world class entertainers each season. The 2011-2012 season is not only a continuation of that effort, but boasts even more opportunities to hear amazing performances, both day and night. The season includes five series: Jazz at The Sheldon," "Fantastic Folk," "Sheldon Classics," "Saturday Matinees" and "Coffee Concerts," as well as special concerts and educational programming. All performance tickets are available starting at 10 a.m., on Monday, May 16, by calling The Sheldon at 314-533-9900 or visiting www.TheSheldon.org. The Sheldon will also continue to offer the popular “Choose Your Own” Series, designed for busy music lovers whose schedule makes it difficult to attend all concerts in a particular series. The “Peter Martin Music: LIVE” series continues as well, featuring jazz pianist Peter Martin with special guests throughout the season. All-access tickets, which provide premium seating, free parking, use of the Patrons' Lounge and a backstage pass, will also be available for all Sheldon series concerts. “The Sheldon Sessions,” a series copresented with 88.1 KDHX, will be announced at a later date. Ti c k e t s f o r t h e " J a z z a t The Sheldon" series are $150 orchestra/$135 balcony, "Fantastic F o l k " s e r i e s t i c k e t s a re $ 1 8 0 orchestra/$160 balcony, "Sheldon Classics" series tickets are $75

orchestra/$60 balcony, "Coffee Concerts" are $65 orchestra/$55 balcony and Saturday Matinee tickets are $20 per adult subscription ticket/$10 per child. All new subscriptions will go on sale Monday, May 16 at 10 a.m. and sales will continue through the first concert in each series. To order subscription tickets call The Sheldon at 314-533-9900 or log-on to www.TheSheldon.org. Tickets to any of the special concerts may be purchased with a subscription order prior to the single ticket on sale date of Aug. 13, 2011, (Béla Fleck single tickets on sale Feb. 25, 2012). Following are the performances that are scheduled at this time for the 2011-2012 season: “Jazz at the Sheldon:” Enjoy four nights of great jazz, from legends to the stars of tomorrow. Saturdays at 8 p.m. • The Clayton Brothers Quintet, will perform on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011. Wi t h b a c k - t o - b a c k G r a m m y nominations for their latest albums and rave reviews across the country, brothers John and Jeff Clayton have become two of the most revered band leaders in jazz. With a quintet that includes John’s son Gerald Clayton on piano, Obed Calvaire on drums and the great Terell Stafford on trumpet, the Claytons’ straightahead grooves make for a swinging night of jazz. $45 orchestra/$40 balcony/$15 students. • Chucho Valdés & The AfroCuban Messengers will perform on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. Winner of five Grammy awards and three Latin Grammy awards, Dionisio Jesus “Chucho” Valdés Rodríguez is one of the most acclaimed Cuban musicians of his generation. The p i a n i s t a n d c o m p o s e r, o f t e n compared to Oscar Peterson, recently recorded "Chucho’s Steps," brimming with the sounds and spirit of Cuba. Tickets are $45 orchestra/$40 balcony/$15 students. Co-presented with the Hispanic Arts Council of St. Louis • Straight Ahead will perform on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Out of Detroit’s lively jazz scene comes the all-female, Grammy-nominated group Straight Ahead. Straight Ahead’s founding members, Marion Hayden on bass, Eileen Orr on piano and Gayelynn McKinney on drums are joined by Kymberli Wright on vocals and Althea Rene on the flute. $40 orchestra/$35 balcony/$15 students.

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Above, Darrell Scott. Below, Kirk Hanser and John McClellan of the Hanser-McClellan Duo. • Sara Gazarek will perform on Saturday, May 5, 2012. With her first album, “Yours,” topping the Billboard Traditional Jazz Charts, vocalist Sara Gazarek has emerged on the jazz scene as a strikingly original artist. $40 orchestra/$35 balcony/$15 students. “Jazz at The Sheldon” subscription price: $150 orchestra/$135 balcony. “Fantastic Folk” Fantastic Folk celebrates the best in acoustic, Americana and folk music with string virtuosos, singer/ songwriters, Celtic music and more. Fridays at 8 p.m. • An Evening with Sam Bush will be on Friday, Oct. 7, 2011. Mandolin virtuoso Sam Bush has been pushing the boundaries of bluegrass music for over 30 years. The co-founder of the ground-breaking band New Grass Revival, Bush has played with everyone from Bill Monroe, Doc Watson and Earl Scruggs to Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett and Béla Fleck. $40 orchestra/$35 balcony. • Darrell Scott will perform on Friday, Nov. 11, 2011. Multi Grammynominated singer-songwriter Darrell Scott has made a name for himself in Nashville and beyond with his

soulful tunes and poignant lyrics. Scott’s songs have been recorded by Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, the Dixie Chicks, Faith Hill and more, and he was recently featured on Robert Plant’s album "Band of Joy." $40 orchestra/$35 balcony. • Suzy Bogguss - American Folk Songbook will be on Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Acclaimed singer and "A Prairie Home Companion" regular Suzy Bogguss brings traditional folk songs to life with her “American F o l k S o n g b o o k ” p ro j e c t . $ 4 0 orchestra/$35 balcony • Cherish the Ladies will perform on Friday, March 9, 2012. Taking their name from a traditional Irish jig, Cherish the Ladies, under the leadership of the dynamic Joanie Madden on flutes and whistles, has become one of the most popular bands on the Irish traditional music scene. Their unique instrumental talent, beautiful vocals and captivating arrangements are the perfect blend with the stunning step dancing. $40 orchestra/$35 balcony. • Red Horse featuring John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky, Eliza Gilkyson, Friday, April 20, 2012. Three of today’s most talented singer-songwriters, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky and Eliza Gilkyson, come together to form folk super-group Red Horse. $40 orchestra/$35 balcony “Fantastic Folk” subscription price: $180 orchestra/$160 balcony. “Sheldon Classics” D o n ’ t m i s s t h re e e v e n i n g s of glorious chamber music. A complimentary dessert reception follows each concert, giving you an opportunity to meet the artists. Wednesdays at 8 p.m. • Duos and Duets performance will be on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. The Hanser-McClellan Guitar duo features colorful classical duets performed by nationally recognized guitar virtuosos Kirk Hanser and John McClellan. Soprano Paloma Friedhoff Bello and tenor James Michael Porter, students of Sylvia McNair at Indiana University, sing the “Love Duet” from Mozart’s Idomeneo; and Scott Andrews, principal clarinetist with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, teams up with his wife, pianist

Nina Ferrigno. $30 orchestra/$25 balcony/$15 students. • David Halen & New Friends performance will be on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster David Halen is joined by some of the newest members of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Performing a diverse repertoire including Tc h a i k o v s k y ’ s " S o u v e n i r d e Florence" and more, this fun-filled, diverse program is sure to turn these new faces into new friends. $30 orchestra/$25 balcony/$15 students. • Peter Henderson Plays Beethoven - Audience Choice, will perform on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Beethoven wrote 32 piano sonatas, and pianist Peter Henderson will perform three of them, chosen by you. Through surveys and online voting, two pieces will be chosen before the concert, and in a truly amazing feat, Henderson will perform a third sonata, chosen by the audience on the night of the performance. $30 orchestra/$25 balcony/$15 students “Sheldon Classics” subscription price: $75 orchestra/$60 balcony (best value.) “Sheldon Chorale” performances Conducted by Allen Carl Larson, the 30-voice Sheldon Chorale presents beautiful choral music. • A Robert Shaw Christmas will be performed on Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. Whipping up some delectable choral goodies, from the Robert Shaw collection of classic carols to other Yuletide favorites, the chorale will serve up some delicious musical treats to enhance your holiday celebration. $15 adult/$10 students and senior general admission “Coffee Concerts” Enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries at 9 a.m. in the beautiful Louis Spiering Room, just before these one-hour concerts at 10 a.m. in the historic Sheldon Concert Hall. (** indicates subscription series date) See "SHELDON" on Page 6

People People planner Circus Flora presents new show In celebration of its 25th season, Circus Flora, St. Louis’ beloved, one-ring circus, presents a brand new show, Vagabond Adventures, June 2 through 26 under the airconditioned, red-and-white, big top tent in Grand Center. Presented by Edward Jones, the show comes on the heels of Circus Flora’s triumph with the St. Louis Symphony in January. Vagabond Adventures is set on the Floating Palace, an actual circus venue that traveled up and down the Mississippi River before the Civil War. This majestic riverboat triggers the season’s thrilling caper, picking up where the critically acclaimed Symphony performance left off. “It’s been 25 years in the making, and we are pulling out all the stops,” said Ivor David Balding, producer and artistic director. “We are especially excited that so many performers who have made this circus what it is today will be back to help us celebrate.” Vagabond Adventures reunites Circus Flora stars from the last quarter century such as the Flying Wa l l e n d a s o n t h e h i g h w i re , the dazzling acrobatics of the St. Louis Arches, the Flying Pages on the flying trapeze, Una Mimnagh on the corde lisse (vertical rope), legendary circus performer and Circus Flora co-founder Alexandre Sacha Pavlata as well as everyone’s favorite clown, Giovanni Zoppé as Nino. “Unlike true vagabonds, who wander about with no home, when we see the performers and crew come together at Circus Flora again each spring, we know they are ‘home,’” Balding said. The 25th season also ushers in a host of exciting new acts, including the Olate Dogs’ amazing and hilarious tricks and the Riding Donnert’s spellbinding horsemanship, including juggling on horseback! Richard Olate, his family and his dogs come to Circus Flora from the humblest of beginnings in Chile, where long ago Richard discovered his talent as an animal trainer with an abundance of stray dogs. Now, having performed in the United States for more than 20 years, Circus Flora proudly presents this family as testament that with hard work and determination, it’s possible to break through any barrier. B ro t h e r s R o b e r t a n d D a v i d Donnert are fifth-generation circus performers, having started their careers almost from the moment they were born. Trained by their father and uncle, they perform a very unique act of juggling on horseback. Over the past 21 years, the brothers have performed for audiences of the most renowned circuses and galas all over the world, and this year, for the first time, Circus Flora is thrilled to welcome them to St. Louis! Vagabond Adventures finds stowaways on board the Floating

Palace, with dreams of becoming circus performers. From their hiding places, they catch wind of a scheme that threatens the boat. Enthralled by the luscious Lottie Luppu, played by Una Mimnagh, these unlikely heroes uncover her hidden identity – Lola Montes, a spy for a Spanish/Argentinean plot to commandeer the barge and abscond with it to Argentina. Through the stowaways’ heroic efforts, the Floating Palace is saved, escapes the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Mexico and returns to delight the audiences of St Louis – the largest city west of the Mississippi. “How fitting that Vagabond Adventures pays tribute to the history of circus in the heartland, the elements of which are traceable worldwide,” Balding said. “It’s truly a jubilee celebration for Circus Flora’s silver anniversary. It plays to our roots with tons of fun, lively music and brilliant costuming, not to mention a thrilling adventure.” The always affordable, familyfriendly Circus Flora takes place under the air-conditioned, red-andwhite, big top tent in Grand Center, St. Louis’ arts and entertainment hub, adjacent to Powell Hall (corner of Grand Boulevard and Samuel Shepard Drive). Show times are Tuesday through Thursday at 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 2 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 smaller kids or the “kids at heart.” The annual peanut-free preview opens the season June 2 for those with peanut allergies. June 18 is the second annual Scouting Day at the circus. All Boy and Girl Scouts are invited to purchase their tickets through their troops, enjoy the performance together, and stay afterwards for badge-related activities. Tickets for Vagabond Adventures are $8 to $44. Call 314-289-4040 or visit www.circusflora.org for tickets and more information. Tickets are also available at the Circus Flora Box Office in the Centene Center for the Arts & Education, 3547 Olive Street. Group discounts are available for groups of 20 or more.

of the Rabbit of the Chinese zodiac. The parade will be repeated at 2 p.m. both days.Dragon Parade Witness an incredible display of elegant and riveting dance a n d a c ro b a t i c s p e r f o r m e d b y Shanghai acrobats. For over 40 years, the New Shanghai Circus Troupe has worked to perfect the fine Chinese folk art of tumbling i n t o a n i n t e r n a t i o n a l a w a rd winning performance involving b o t h a r t i s t r y a n d a c ro b a t i c s . Performances are held at the outdoor Cohen Amphitheater. A host of activities surround the Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, also known as the Chinese Garden. The private “Scholar ’s Garden” is filled with pavilions, bridges and decorated pavements, affirming the idea that Chinese gardens are built, not planted. These structures reflect the traditional Chinese art form of shan shui—mountain and water—landscape. Stones around a central pool of water symbolize t h e f i v e s a c re d m o u n t a i n s i n

China. Ta k e a g u i d e d t o u r o f t h e Chinese Garden hourly between noon and 4 p.m. Throughout the weekend, experience lessons in the ancient martial art of T’ai Ji. Enjoy tea tastings and Chinese traditional music played on the ancient pipa and Gu Zheng instruments. L e a r n t h e r i c h c u l t u re a n d history of eight major cuisines of Chinese cooking and perfect your cooking skills with a demonstration in the lower level of the Kemper Center for Home Gardening. Visit the outdoor food court, where dumplings, egg rolls, lo mein and other mouth-watering favorites will be available for purchase from local restaurants and Chinese organizations. A program of regional styles of Chinese fashion and cultures will take place daily inside the S h o e n b e r g T h e a t e r. T h r o u g h beautiful costumes, music and chants, performers demonstrate

how fashion has evolved with the change of history and culture. Thunder Drummers Chinese Culture Days admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors (ages 65 and over), and $5 for children (ages 3 to 12). Garden members are $5; members’ children ages 12 and under are free. Doors open at 9 a.m. with activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trams will not operate during the event. Sponsor support for Chinese C u l t u re D a y s i s p ro v i d e d b y Novus International, Inc. 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 & South exit. Free parking is available on-site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer. For general information, visit w w w. m o b o t . o r g o r c a l l t h e recorded event line at (314) 5775100 or toll-free 1 (800) 642-8842.

MoBOT to host Chinese Cultural Days -Immerse yourself in traditional Chinese arts, music, culture and cuisine with Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden, Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22 from10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and $5 for children (ages 3 to 12). Purchase tickets in advance online at www.mobot.org. The grand parade will begin at 11 a.m., led by a dazzling 70-foot, 24-legged dragon winding through the crowds to dispel bad luck and evil spirits. Traditional martial artists and lion dancers follow, accompanied by gongs and drums to bring in good luck for the Year

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People Sheldon Continued from Page 4 • Carolbeth True and Christi John Bye performances will be Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 11** and Oct. 12, 2011. “Look of Love” St. Louis’ favorite jazz pianist Carolbeth True returns with rising-star vocalist Christi John Bye to present “Look of Love,” a heartfelt performance featuring love songs from across the decades, from “Our Love is Here to Stay,” to “At Last” and “I Feel the Earth Move.” $15 orchestra / $12 balcony. • C l a r i o n B r a s s “ Ve t e r a n ’ s Day Salute” performances will be on Tuesday, Nov. 15** and Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011. Mary We ber a nd the ta lente d Clarion Brass Ensemble salute our veterans in this very special tribute concert. $15 orchestra / $12 balcony. • Brian Owens “Soul of the Season” will perform on Tuesday, Dec. 13** and Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011. Soul singer Brian Owens celebrates the holidays with classics like “The Christmas Song,” “White Christmas” and more, plus some soulful surprises s u re t o m a k e t h i s C h r i s t m a s celebration merry and bright. $15 orchestra/$12 balcony. • St. Louis Rivermen will perform on Tuesday, April 3** and Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Carrying on the tradition of their founder Jeanne Kittrell, the St. Louis Rivermen, now under the direction of Red Lehr, are the definition of a high-energy, tightly unified, traditional jazz band. $15 orchestra / $12 balcony. • Bob Ceccarini, Pat Joyce and Charles Glenn will perform on Tuesday, May 8** and Wednesday, May 9, 2012. “Celebrating Mom” -Trumpeter Bob Ceccarini, pianist Pat Joyce and vocalist Charles Glenn are quickly becoming Sheldon favorites with their funfilled live performances. $15 orchestra / $12 balcony. “Coffee Concerts” subscription price: $65 orchestra/$55 balcony (Tuesday mornings) Special Coffee Concert (NOT part of subscription series) • St. Louis Ragtimers 50th Anniversary performance will b e o n Tu e s d a y, M a rc h 6 a n d We d n e s d a y, M a r c h 7 , 2 0 1 2 . F e a t u r i n g Tre b o r Ti c h e n o r o n piano, Al Striker on banjo, Bill Mason on trumpet and Don Franz on tuba, the St. Louis Ragtimers perform a dynamic style of ragtime and Dixieland jazz. $15 orchestra / $12 balcony.

“Saturday Matinees” Bring the entire family for these lively matinee concerts, Saturdays at 11 a.m. • Coco Soul and Friends, “Mardi Gras Celebration” performance will be on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 “Let the good times roll” w i t h t h i s s o u l f u l M a rd i G r a s celebration, led by one of St. Louis’ favorite vocalists, Coco Soul. $10 adult reserved/$5 child reserved. • St. Louis Irish Arts performance will be on Saturday, March 10, 2012 Start your St. Patrick’s Day festivities with the talented young performers of St. Louis Irish Arts, led by Helen Gannon. Don’t miss this celebration of the songs, sounds and energetic step-dancing of the Emerald Isle. $10 adult reserved / $5 child reserved • Cornet Chop Suey performance will be on Saturday, April 21, 2012. Cornet Chop Suey wow St. Louis audiences with their exciting style of traditional jazz, swing and blues music. With Brian Casserly, Tom Tucker, Jerry Epperson and Brett Stamps on the front line, and Paul Reid, Al Sherman and John Gillick making up the rhythm section. $10 adult reserved/$5 child reserved. “Saturday Matinees” subscription price: $20 adult/$10 child. “Special Concerts” • Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis; Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at 8 p.m.; Trumpeter, educator and band leader Wynton Marsalis is one of the most visible and highly r e s p e c t e d j a z z a r t i s t s t o d a y, building new audiences for America’s music – jazz. Marsalis has over 30 jazz albums, nine Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize to his credit. Patron tickets: $150/$125 Single Tickets: $65 remaining orchestra/$55 balcony. Patron tickets in support of Sheldon education programs are on sale now at $150 and $125 and include preferred seating, a postconcert reception, complimentary parking and a tax deduction. Call The Sheldon at 314-533-9900. Single tickets go on sale Saturday, Aug. 13, but subscribers can request single tickets with their subscription order. Tickets will be assigned before the general sale date. • 6 0 x 6 0 D a n c e ; S u n d a y, Oct. 2, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.; Cop re s e n t e d b y H E A R d i n g C a t s Collective and created by New York-based composer and new music impresario Robert Voisey, 60x60 Dance is a masterfully coordinated multimedia

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Quad Cities to host Titanic exhibit On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world’s largest ship, sank in the Atlantic after colliding with an iceberg claiming more than 1,500 lives and subsequently altering the world’s confidence in modern technology. Nearly 99 years later, the Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre in Davenport, Iowa, will pay tribute to the tragedy which continues to resonate through Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, where more than 125 legendary artifacts conserved from the Ship’s debris field are showcased offering visitors a poignant look at this iconic Ship and its passengers. Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, on display March 13-June 26, 2011, has been designed with a focus on the legendary Titanic’s compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts and extensive room re-creations. Perfume from a maker who was traveling to New York to sell his samples, china etched with the logo of the elite White Star Line, even pieces of the Ship itself -- these and many other authentic objects offer haunting, emotional

connections to lives abruptly ended or forever altered. “We are honored to be able to bring this acclaimed world-class Exhibition to the Quad Cities community,” said Kim Findlay, president and CEO of the Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre. “It is truly an iconic piece of history, and to have Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Putnam Museum on its 99th anniversary is a privilege.” Exhibit visitors are quickly drawn back in time to 1912 upon entrance, as each receives a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger aboard Titanic. They then begin their chronological journey through the life of Titanic, moving through the Ship’s construction, to life on board, to the ill-fated sinking and amazing artifact rescue efforts. They will marvel at the re-created cabins, and press their palms against an iceberg while learning of countless stories of heroism and humanity. In the “Memorial Gallery” guests will take their boarding pass to the memorial wall and discover whether their passenger and traveling companions survived or perished. Over the past 15 years, more than 20 million people have seen this powerful 6,000-square foot exhibition in major museums worldwide - from Chicago to Los Angeles and Paris to London. RMS Titanic, Inc. is the only company permitted by law to recover objects from the wreck of Titanic. The Company was granted Salvor-in-Possession rights to the wreck site of Titanic by a United States federal court in 1994 and has conducted seven research and recovery expeditions to the Titanic rescuing more than 5,500 artifacts. As depicted in the 1997 Academy Award-winning movie “Titanic,” more than 1,500 passengers and crew members perished during the ship’s maiden voyage, just four days after it launched. The ship sank in the early hours of April 15, 1912, less than three hours after colliding with an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Only about 700 people survived. The Titanic had just 20 lifeboats — and most of them left the sinking ship with far fewer passengers than their capacity would have allowed. When the Titanic sank, it was not seen again for more than 70 years, until oceanographers Robert Ballard and Jean Louis Michel discovered the shipwreck site in a joint U.S./ French expedition Sept. 1, 1985. Along with the exhibit, the Putnam Museum & IMAX Theatre will bring back the movie, “Ghosts of the Abyss,” a documentary that takes viewers under the sea to witness the wreckage recovery project.

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hen releases started coming in about the Peabody Opera House, the first thoughts were: “Where is that?” I knew I had heard of it, but was not recalling why the name was triggering a memory. I went to their new Web site at www.peabodyoperahouse.com and it hit me, that is the Kiel Opera House. Give me just a moment to reminisce. The adjoining structure Kiel Auditorium, (what I fondly remember it by) was home to many of the concerts I attended as a young adult. Please don’t judge me, but yes I saw R.E.O. Speedwagon – not once but twice – Culture Club, Rush, Boston and others at this location. I have a number of memories from the venue, some more vivid than others. My experiences were during a time when smoking was allowed indoors, enough said. St. Louis has always been a good steward of repurposing historic buildings, usually creating an even more beautiful venue for the public to enjoy. The Peabody Opera House is just another example of this. The Peabody Opera House is the newly renovated product of the former Kiel Opera House. The Kiel Opera House opened in 1934 and operated until 1991, when it and the adjacent Kiel Auditorium were closed so the auditorium could be demolished and replaced by the Scottrade Center. When the auditorium was slated for demolition, the owners of the complex planned to rehabilitate the Opera House as well. After a number of issues over the years, it was announced that

the renovations were beginning and would be ready for reopening in Fall 2011. On July 12, 2010, it was announced that the name would be changed to The Peabody Opera House, named after Peabody Energy. The excitement is building and plans are in the works for the grand opening. The ornate main theater is home to approximately 3,500 seats and a two-story front lobby, 12 luxury boxes, and The Peabody Lounge, which will serve luxury box owners which includes allinclusive food and soft-drinks. The Peabody Opera House has announced their first production will be “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical.” The St. Louis debut of this wonderful production will begin on Wednesday, Dec. 7 and will run through Sunday, Dec. 18. This holiday musical is based on the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale and will come to life on stage. Sing along with those familiar songs, “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas.” Whooville will make its home on the Peabody Stage and audience members will quickly become residents as they enjoy this holiday heart-warming classic. The Peabody Opera House is also announcing the arrival of the national tour of the explosive Broadway hit “American Idiot.” This “wonderfully raucous” and “emotionally charged” show as described by The New York Times, will make its St. Louis premiere March

2 through March 4, 2011. Ticket information will be announced soon. “American Idiot,” a 2010 Tony Award nominated Best Musical and 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. The book is by Armstrong and Michael Mayer and direction is by Tony Award winner Mayer (“Spring Awakening”). The musical features the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track “American Idiot” from Green Day’s 2004 Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum album. Also included in the score are several songs from Green Day’s 2009 release “21st Century Breakdown,” and an unreleased love song, “When It’s Time.” For more information on “American Idiot,” visit www.americanidiotonbroadway.com. This $75 million restoration is under way now and the venue is set to open this fall. They have launched a brand new Web site, www.peabodyoperahouse. com, which contains more information, photos of the construction and a complete history of the opera house. In addition, people can follow news and more about the opera house on Facebook (facebook. com/peabodyoperahouse) and Twitter (@ peabodyoperastl).

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Music Tuning in Arianna String Quartet to perform at Touhill The Arianna String Quartet (ASQ), St. Louis’ own chamber ensemble, will conclude its 2010-11 season with Titans of Style, May 6. The concert begins at 8 p.m. in the E. Desmond & Mary Ann Lee Theater. Titans of Style showcases three landmark quartets with innovative languages and styles that forged new paths for musical expressivity. Mozart’s Quartet in A Major, K.464, is tonally adventuresome work that sets the stage for the future of classical music. Béla Bartók’s groundbreaking Quartet No. 5 introduces a new sonic world that shows the composer at the height of his compositional genius. Finally, Claude Debussy’s exhilarating Quartet in G minor takes listeners on a nuanced odyssey through French traditions, world cultures and Debussy’s compositional ingenuity. Each ASQ concert is an E3! performance, Explore – Experience – E n g a g e . T h e E 3 ! p re - s h o w discussion, which begins 50 minutes prior to the performance and the post-show reception featuring wine tasting and bakery treats are free to ticket holders. Tickets for ASQ: Titans of Style are $23. They are on sale now at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at 314.516.4949. The Touhill’s Ticket Office is located at One University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121. All St. Louis area students receive a 10% discount on two tickets with their I.D. Group and senior discounts are also available.

Chamber Chorus plans Tribute series In a season that blends the grand with the intimate, the Chamber Chorus performs true chamber music where the audience is invited to witness music at close quarters, as well as large scale works presented in some of the city’s more majestic spaces. In a musical odyssey, the singers celebrate the Latvian capital in the Missa Rigensis, a major work by pop-performer-turned-classiccomposer Ugis Praulins. They conjure up Alpine vistas in the music of Judith Bingham, and they invoke i n a w o r l d p re m i e re f ro m Sydney Guillaume. His is but one of several notable commissions this season, including Songs of Ale by Robert Walker, who will travel from his home in England for our performance at the Schlafly Tap Room. Another British composer, Sasha Johnson Manning, provides the ‘new piece’ for our recreation of the Nine Lessons & Carols associated with King’s College, Cambridge. Yakov Gubanov, a successor to Sasha as our ‘Composer-inResidence’, is writing an homage to his Russian homeland for our season finale, a series of tributes to fallen leaders and their heirs, from Tsar Nicholas II to President Kennedy. The Tribute Series A KING’S CHRISTMAS December 18 • 3 pm & 6 pm St. Vincent de Paul Chapel 20 Archbishop May Dr • St. Louis • 63119 A CHORUS CAROUSE February 19 • 3 pm The Schlafly Tap Room 2100 Locust St • St. Louis • 63103

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St. Louis Symphony offers a summer of fun The St. Louis Symphony announced the addition of a wide array of entertaining summer concerts to its 2010-11 season. In addition to bringing back the popular summer series, Casual Classics, which features the Symphony performing some of the most popular masterpieces ever written for orchestra and, this year, for film, there are also some fun and unexpected concerts headlining in May and June perfect for everyone from Michael Jackson fans to those who want to go retro with the Rat Pack, or who want to relive the No. 1 sounds of the ’60s and ’70s with the music of the Carpenters and Neil Sedaka. F ro m t h e m u s i c o f M i c h a e l Jackson and the Carpenters to favorite scores of Hollywood films and a Rat Pack night, there is something for everyone at Powell

Hall this summer. Live at Powell Hall | Neil Sedaka with the St. Louis Symphony Friday, May 13, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. $65 - $37 T h e h i s t o r y o f ro c k n ’ ro l l wouldn’t be complete without the invaluable contributions of Neil Sedaka. For more than 50 years, Sedaka has written, performed, produced, and inspired countless songs, including Calendar Girl, Breaking up Is Hard to Do and Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen. Sedaka will perform with the Symphony live for a very special night of timeless classics. Live at Powell Hall | Max & Ruby Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. $45 - $25 Nick Jr.’s animated-television sensations Max and Ruby will come to life on stage in this special production at Powell Hall. Don’t miss preschooler ’s favorite pair of bunny siblings, Max and Ruby, as they embark on a musical bus ride to find the greatest present in the world. This fast-paced theatrical production will have the whole audience singing and hopping to original tunes. The St. Louis Symphony will not perform during this event. Live at Powell Hall | Sing-along Sound of Music Friday, June 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. $35 - $20 Experience The Sound of Music live and join in! This smash hit interactive screening of the classic Julie Andrews film is in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along.

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A spirited on-stage master-ofceremonies will lead the crowd through exciting activities to enhance the experience of watching the film in Powell Hall’s beautiful auditorium. Ticket price includes a fun pack of novelties for interacting with the film. It’s a musical adventure for the whole family! The St. Louis Symphony will not perform during this event. Live at Powell Hall | Music of Michael Jackson with the St. Louis Symphony Conducted by Brent Havens Vocals by James Delisco Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. $65 - $30 F o r o n e n i g h t o n l y, t h e Symphony will perform music spanning four decades of Michael Jackson’s career. Brent Havens will conduct the orchestra and guest band while vocalist James Delisco leads in singing Jackson’s electrifying and moving hits. “Music of Michael Jackson” journeys through each era of Jackson’s career from “ABC,” “I’ll Be There,” and “Got to Be There” to “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “The Way You Make Me Feel” and more.

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Friday, May 6 • Arianna String Quartet, Titans of Style, Touhill Performing Arts Center, UMSL, St. Louis, 8 p.m. • Blue October w/The Soldier Thread, 8 p.m., The Pageant, Delmar Loop, St. Louis, Mo. • Ralph Butler Band, The Boathouse, Forest Park, St. Louis • St. Louis Teen Talent Showcase, Fox Theatre, St. Louis • Cities Captive, BAMF! The Sudden Impact, Fight! Fight!, Enmity’s Wake, The Firebird, St. Louis, Mo. • Matt Livasy, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville • The Red Clay Ramblers, 8 p.m. The Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis • Cities Captive BAMF!, The Sudden Impact, Fight! Fight! Fight!, Enmity’s Wake; The Firebird, St. Louis

Saturday, May 7 • “Southern Sound,” Bethalto Church of God, 800 E. Bethalto Blvd. Bethalto, www.southernsoundquartet.com, $5 per person donation appreciated. 7 p.m. • Jim Stevens Group, Grafton Winery, Grafton • Slightly Stoopid w/Meat Puppets, 7:30 p.m., The Pageant, Delmar Loop, St. Louis • Tony Bennett, Fox Theatre, St. Louis • Here We Go Magic, AroarA, (feat, Andrew from Apostle of

Hustle), We are Warm, The Firebird, St. Louis, Mo. • Pete Morrissey, Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville • Back In The Saddle, Hawg Pit, Grafton, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Here We Go Magic, AroarA (feat. Andrew from Apostle of Hustle), We Are Warm, The Firebird, St. Louis, Mo.

Sunday, May 8 • Jay & Waylon, Grafton Winery, Grafton • Denise Thimes and Friends, 15th Annual Mother’s Day Concert, 5:30 p.m., The Sheldon Concert Hall • Melissa Neels Band, Broadway Oyster Bar, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., St. Louis

Monday, May 9 • Soulard Blues Band, Broadway Oyster Bar, 9 p.m., St. Louis

Tuesday, May 10 • The Sheldon Jazz Quintet, 10 a.m., The Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis • The Schwag, 9 p.m., Broadway Oyster Bar, St. Louis • Rise Against - Outdoor Show, Pop’s Night Club, Sauget

Wednesday, May 11 • Open Mic Night with Butch Moore, Villa Marie Winery, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., free tacos, Maryville • Bob Schneider, 9 p.m., The Duck Room-Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Mo. • Jersey Boys, The Fox Theatre, St. Louis • Mustard Plug, Samuriot, Captain Dee and The Long Johns, All Things Aquatic, The Firebird, St. Louis, Mo. • Chuck Berry, The Duck Room at Blueberry Hill, Delmar Loop, St. Louis, 9 p.m. • The Sheldon Jazz Quintet, 10 a.m., The Sheldon Concert Hall, 3648 Washington Blvd., St. Louis

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Interpreting healthcare through photography

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is helping to open communication in health care. Communication is a large problem and can create barriers between caregivers and patients. This can lead to misdiagnoses that could be a matter of life or death. The staff at the Center for Diversity & Cultural Competence is playing an important role at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Last year, interpreters through the CDCC supported 42,621 patient encounters at the medical campus using 83 languages. And it’s that small, but crucial staff’s photographs that make up “PPRC Photography Project: Barnes-Jewish Hospital Center for Diversity & Cultural Competence,” the newest exhibition from the Public Policy Research Center at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. This important exhibit will be on display at the PPRC Photography Project Gallery in

427 Social Sciences and Business Building at UMSL, 1 University Blvd. in St. Louis County. Gallery hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The exhibit will be on display at this location through Aug. 28. If you are a patron of Barnes-Jewish Hospital, a duplicate exhibit will open there on Tuesday, May 3 at the Arts + Healthcare Gallery in Shoenberg Pavilion at BarnesJewish Hospital, 4921 Parkview Place in St. Louis. The gallery is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The exhibit will be on display at this location through Sunday, July 31. Admission is free at both exhibits. In the fall of 2010, Mel Watkin, director of the PPRC Photography Project at UMSL, gathered 11 interpreters and staff from BarnesJewish Hospitals’ CDCC for photography training. The participants then photographed

and wrote about hospital experiences and community interactions. Watkin modeled the PPRC Photography Project after the pioneering community photography programs established by artist and teacher Wendy Ewald. Several volunteer St. Louis-area community groups participate in the PPRC Photography Project each year. Volunteers learn the basics of photography and are asked to document efforts to improve their neighborhood’s quality of life. The Public Policy Research Center’s goal for the project has two objectives: to highlight the undertakings of local organizations working toward the greater good and to inspire people to take a closer look at and get involved with their communities. The mission of the Photography Project’s use of community photography is a natural match. Community photography reflects

the way that research and policy shape communities on a day-to-day level. Very early on, the PPRC understood the value of photography. Beginning in 1978 and over the course of 25 years, PPRC worked with renowned curator Jean Tucker to sponsor a series of special photographic exhibitions. PPRC continued and reshaped its commitment to photography in 2004, when artist Mel Watkin transformed the exhibition series into the current PPRC Photography Project. Like PPRC itself, the PPRC Photography Project concentrates its efforts on community groups in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The Photography Project is co-sponsored by the Public Policy Research Center at UMSL, Missouri Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Regional Arts Commission, Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. For more information about the exhibits, call 314-516-5273 or visit pprc.umsl.edu.

Wildey announces May movie schedule Classic movies are a highlight o f t h e Wi l d e y T h e a t re ’ s M a y schedule. The films include a tribute to the late Elizabeth Taylor, the first installment of the new adventure classic Bourne series, and a Memorial Day Weekend kick-off with “American Graffiti” and the terrifying “Jaws”. The May films start with: • One of the brightest stars in the Hollywood firmament, the late Elizabeth Taylor is amazing

as Maggie the cat, battling Paul Newman in Tennessee Williams’ “ C a t o n a H o t Ti n R o o f , ” Wednesday and Thursday, May 4 and 5 at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • The first in the brilliant action trilogy, Matt Damon stars in “The Bourne Identity,” Wednesday and Thursday, May 11 and 12, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • Perhaps the finest American film of all-time, Orson Welles “Citizen Kane” shows twice on

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The Arts Artistic adventures Touhill announces 2010-11 schedule On its 2010-11 calendar, the Touhill again showcases events that span many genres, from classical to opera, jazz to dance, and international to special events. Exceptions are noted in the event calendar. Tickets are available at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill. org; or by phone at 314-516-4949. The Touhill’s Ticket Office is located at One University Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63121. Student, group, and senior discounts are available. Check with the Ticket Office for eligibility. ARIANNA STRING QUARTET: Titans of Style * May 6 • Fri @ 8PM • $23 Landmark quartets by three composers—Mozart, Bartok and Debussy—forged new paths for musical expressivity with their innovative languages and styles. (E3!) TRIPTYCH Presented by the Center for International Studies * May 14 • Sat @ 8PM • $18 Triptych is a vivacious three-part ensemble that delivers elegant and soulful renderings of traditional music and step dance, from Irish, Scottish, and French-Canadian traditions. (E3!) EMERSON SPRING TO DANCE 2011 Presented by Dance St. Louis and the Touhill May 26 - 28 • 5PM • $10 • on sale TBA A travelogue of great dance from Missouri to Minnesota, and a cornucopia of styles from ballet and contemporary dance to hip-hop and tap. T H E A M B A S S A D O R S O F HARMONY: Voices in Harmony 2011 June 18 • Sat @ 2 & 8PM • on sale TBA The best of the best in a cappella singing. The group well-known for its Sounds of the Season concerts earned the 2009 title of Barbershop Harmony Society International Champion Chorus. SAINT LOUIS BALLET SUMMER CLASSIC: Romeo and Juliet

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Performers sought for Grand Center festival Grand Center Inc. is accepting a p p l i c a t i o n s t h ro u g h M a y 2 0 for individual dancers, dance

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews “Scream 4”

Ghostface’s 11-year layoff hasn’t made this horror-comedy franchise any fresher. But with a decent beginning, a mushy midsection and a killer ending, the latest installment at least isn’t any staler. Honestly, it’s not an unwelcome thing to watch the return of Neve Campbell as the slasher victim who wouldn’t die, Courtney Cox as the tabloid hack in bloodlust for a story and David Arquette as the bumbling Barney Fife of fright-flick cops. Director Wes Craven has added an attractive cast of young co-stars, led by Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin. Still, the movie, the movie is an overlong, sometimes plodding collision of characters, any of which could turn out a killer or victim in the arbitrary world of the franchise. The crisscross of blind clues and red herrings almost makes it feel as if Craven left the unmasking of Ghostface for the last day of filming then simply handed a knife to someone with the instruction to start stabbing. What comes after that unveiling is great fun, however, a really clever twist on the clichis of slasher-movie violence. RATED: R for strong bloody violence, language and some teen drinking. RUNNING TIME: 111 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

“African Cats”

The first two documentaries from Disney’s Disneynature label — 2009’s “Earth” and last year ’s “Oceans” — were a stunning combination of vast, sprawling images and intimate, detailed moments. They provided high tension but also tugged at your heart and offered some laughs in between. This latest film in the series, which is opening on Earth Day like its predecessors, has all the impressive visuals but far less story. Shot over more than two years in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya by directors Keith Scholey and Alastair Fothergill, the film bills itself as a real-life version of “The Lion King.” No one bursts into song here but Samuel L. Jackson, as the narrator, does talk. A lot. And that’s the movie’s major weakness. The images — and the animals’ dramatic interactions — should speak for themselves. Jackson’s narration is constant and overwhelming. It spells out instincts that should be obvious and assigns human characteristics in a way that’s obnoxious. The film follows two families living on either side of a river. One is a pride of lions ruled by the fearsome Fang. On the other side of the river from the lions is a cheetah — named Sita — with her five impossibly adorable and cuddly newborn cubs. RATED: G. RUNNING TIME: 89 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Meek’s Cutoff”

The journey is always the destination in road-trip movies. Director Kelly Reichardt takes that idea to an intriguing extreme: Her characters may not even wind up anywhere, but because of her naturalistic approach and deliberate pacing, we’re surprised to find we’ve experienced more than we could have imagined. This is true of her last two features, “Old Joy” and “Wendy and Lucy,” but especially of her latest and most powerful film yet, this stripped-down Western. Reichardt trusts her audience, encourages her viewers to feel comfortable in the stillness and the quiet, and to draw their own conclusions from an ending that’s as profound as it is enigmatic. Working with her frequent collaborator, writer Jon Raymond, Reichardt follows three families who are following a guide along the Oregon Trail in 1845. Mr. Meek, played by a charismatic and unrecognizable Bruce Greenwood, talks a big game.

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But it becomes increasingly clear that they’re lost and the families become increasingly frustrated. The tension quietly percolates, and “Wendy and Lucy” star Michelle Williams, as one of the wives, Emily Tetherow, is the least capable of hiding her annoyance. The excellent cast includes Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan and Will Patton. RATED: PG for some mild violent content, brief language and smoking. RUNNING TIME: 104 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

“POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold”

It’s a genius little gimmick, really: a clever, knowing twist that isn’t so obnoxiously meta as to be off-putting. Morgan Spurlock made a documentary about product placement, marketing and advertising, and he funded it entirely through product placement, marketing and advertising — starting with the title. Now, you may not necessarily walk out of the theater craving pomegranate juice — or itching to book a flight on JetBlue Airways, or nibble on some Amy’s Kitchen pizza, or drive a Mini Cooper (or fill up that Mini Cooper at a Sheetz convenience store). And those are just a few of the two dozen or so sponsors Spurlock amassed, despite enduring many, many more rejections. But while Spurlock’s film is hugely entertaining, unsurprising coming from the likable maker and star of “Super Size Me” and “Where in the World is Osama Bin Laden?,” Spurlock also doesn’t connect the dots sufficiently to prove that product placement actually influences consumer habits. Still, he has fun trying. Just by being himself, Spurlock is a big reason this is so enjoyable, and his presence is powerful enough to make you overlook the film’s shortcomings. RATED: PG-13 for some language and sexual material. RUNNING TIME: 88 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Water for Elephants”

There are times you should just keep on ignoring the elephant in the room, and this is one. Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson’s adaptation of Sara Gruen’s bestselling novel about romance and intrigue in a Depression-era circus plods along at a pachyderm’s pace. Witherspoon and Pattinson are a three-ring snooze-fest together, bringing little passion to a love story supposedly so fiery, it blows the roof off the big top. Pattinson’s a destitute ex-veterinary student who falls in with circus folks, where he and the show’s star (Witherspoon) fall in love while making friends with an elephant. The movie’s star attraction is Christoph Waltz, who won an Academy Award as a gleefully psychotic Nazi in “Inglourious Basterds” and here delivers another wicked performance as Witherspoon’s hubby, the cruel, jealous circus ringleader. Waltz commands every moment that he’s on screen, highlighting how dull fellow Oscar-winner Witherspoon and “Twilight” heartthrob Pattinson are. Director Francis Lawrence (”Constantine,” “I Am Legend”) throttles down from action flicks and sputters through this treacly love triangle (or love quadrangle, if you throw in the elephant). RATED: PG-13 for moments of intense violence and sexual content. RUNNING TIME: 121 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

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In this publicity image released by Twentieth Century Fox, Christoph Waltz, left, and Reese Witherspoon are shown in a scene from “Water for Elephants.”

"Water for Elephants" a three-ring bore By DAVID GERMAIN Associated Press There are times you should just keep on ignoring the elephant in the room. For instance, Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson’s “Water for Elephants.” The adaptation of Sara Gruen’s best-selling novel about romance and intrigue in a Depression-era circus plods along at a pachyderm’s pace. Witherspoon and Pattinson are a three-ring snooze-fest together, bringing little passion to a love story supposedly so fiery, it blows the roof off the big top. The movie’s lone star attraction is Christoph Waltz, who won an Academy Award as a gleefully psychotic Nazi in “Inglourious Basterds” and here delivers another wicked performance as Witherspoon’s hubby, the cruel,

jealous circus ringleader. As sadists go, this guy’s an amateur next to Waltz’s “Basterds” bad boy, but the actor is so talented, he commands every moment that he’s on screen, further highlighting how dull fellow Oscar winner Witherspoon and “Twilight” heartthrob Pattinson are. Director Francis Lawrence (“Constantine,” “I Am Legend”) throttles down from action flicks and sputters through this treacly love triangle (or love quadrangle, if you throw in the elephant). Like the book, the movie begins with its hero, Jacob, reflecting back on his life from old age, except the situation’s been changed from natural ruminations in a nursing home to a clumsy, “Titanic”-style framing story. Old Jacob (Hal Holbrook) spins the tale to an eager young circus proprietor (Paul Schneider), the script by Richard LaGravenese burdened

with far too much narration, much of it stating the obvious. There’s a Depression on; we don’t need voice-overs telling us that times are tough. As the action shifts back to 1931, young Jacob (Pattinson) is sent a-wandering after tragedy wrecks his life and dashes his plans to follow his dad into the veterinary profession. Penniless, Jacob hops a train that happens to carry the Benzini Bros. Circus, whose star is horseback rider Marlena (Witherspoon), wife of the troupe’s autocratic owner, August (Waltz). Demonstrating his knowledge of animals, Jacob quickly is hired as the circus veterinarian and becomes trainer for Rosie, an elephant that August acquires as his wife’s new four-legged co-star. Half snake charmer, half brute, August alternately mentors and terrorizes Jacob, whom he inexplicably throws into Marlena’s company

again and again. Could he really expect Marlena and Jacob to do anything but fall in love? The romance is utterly predictable and uninvolving, with barely a spark igniting between Witherspoon and Pattinson. Waltz thankfully takes the two-dimensional villain crafted by the filmmakers and elevates August to something approaching a fullblooded, loathsome tyrant. He’s so good at being bad that August’s physical abuse of the elephant, while watereddown for the screen, looks truly savage. Watching Waltz beat Rosie, hatred for the elephant and hatred for the world seem to rise off his body like steam (don’t fret about the elephant, though; the crew used visual effects to create the beating scenes, and the movie comes with the American Humane Association seal of approval that no animals were harmed).

Giamatti helps carry "Win Win" By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge I wonder now, thinking back on how much I enjoyed "Win Win," if it’s very difficult to write a film while imagining Paul Giamatti (who recently won a Golden Globe for "Barney’s Version") as your lead star. Many are very similar in nature - heavy dramas that contain lots of sarcastic, adult humor. There’s also rarely a dud when he’s onboard. Surely I could also outline a story for him to knock out of the park. "Cinderella Man" and "Sideways" were hits purely because of him and this movie fits into that niche. You have to forget 2002’s "Big Fat Liar," of course, in order for my theory to hold water, but what star doesn’t have a bomb somewhere on his resume? Sad sack Rhode Island attorney Mike Flaherty (Giamatti) is at a c ro s s ro a d s i n h i s u n h a p p y life. His private practice is in a ru t a n d h e ’ s n o t s u re h o w much longer he can stay afloat.

Finances are fast drying up and he’s doing his darnedest to keep this little secret from his fiercely supportive, but intimidating wife, Jackie (Amy Ryan). Mike’s funk is the trademark depression that Giamatti’s characters usually wrap around themselves like a caustic security blanket. He’s had it with his job and the banalities that go into it like dealing with the underrepresented dregs of society and having to battle a constantly stuck office toilet. Mike also moonlights as the coach of a high school wrestling team in his hometown. The kids are aloof and unfocused and their winless record is as lifeless and hopeless as their coach. Even Mike’s friends are having a rough time of it. His assistant coach, Stephen (Jeffrey Tambor), is also a penny-pinching accountant who shares duplex office space with Mike. He’s dull and without much creativity. Another pal, Terry (the winsome Bobby Canavale), is more animated and adventurous,

but he’s also got significant problems with rage that appear to stem from his recent divorce from an unfaithful wife. These characters seem like real people... just as boring and mellow as most of us feel every rainy day. Things change significantly, though, when Mike takes on the case of Mr. Leo Poplar (Burt Young), a curious and loaded (in both ways) old coot who’s b e g i n n i n g t o s u ff e r t h ro u g h dementia. Since Leo can’t take care of himself, Mike takes on his guardianship for the $1500-amonth stipend it will earn him. Shortly after falling in with Leo, and arranging for him to have care in a long-term facility, Mike is faced with the arrival of Kyle (Alex Shaffer), Leo’s long-lost grandson who’s come from Ohio to live with him. Kyle is easy-going and unafraid of incorporating himself into the lives of everyone he comes in contact with. He’s open and carefree and still manages to hide himself in plain sight. He learns

everything about you while trading nothing of himself in the process. Kyle’s talent for becoming intimately involved in things wins over the Flaherty family quite easily. Everybody likes him, especially Mike who enrolls him in school and helps him become the star of the wrestling team. Many bleak lives get a temporary respite from the mundane black clouds that always hang overhead until Kyle’s mom (Melanie Lynskey) come to town to collect her son and her dad’s money.

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Mike and Jackie learn a lot about themselves by coming to terms with the custody issue in a film that I found to be much better than its floundering box office would indicate. It’s a simple, human story that I was quite impressed by. You will be, too. ••• "Win Win" runs 106 minutes and is rated R for language, brief nudity, and smoking involving teens. I give this film three and a half stars out of four.

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Religion Tips on multiplying your joy Have you ever sat and watched the evening news and marveled at just how blessed you were? There seems to be so many disasters in our world…war, violence, hunger, natural disasters and devastation all over our world and yet we have food, clothing, shelter and freedom. How can we be so blessed? Do you remember the verse that suggests to whom much has been given much will be expected? One Biblical translation says “Where someone has been given much, much will be expect of him; and the more he has had entrusted to him, the more will be demanded of him.” It is rather a challenging reminder that we are truly blessed. I’ll admit that there are times when I wonder just why I have been so blessed throughout my life. I don’t mean that life hasn’t been difficult, that there haven’t been pains and sorrows, but when compared to so much of the world, I have been blessed. Recently I was sitting on the edge of my bed reading one of my devotionals and I found myself transported back to my childhood. As I’ve said before, I lived on a farm. We had a well and a cistern. Water wasn’t to be wasted. So,

Doris Gvillo when I visited my relatives in town and we could turn on the outside faucet and play with the hose, it was a real treat. One of my uncles would set up a stepladder and fasten the hose on top. Then when the water was turned on we could run back and forth with the water spraying down on us and on a hot day in summer, getting soaked was a real treat. In fact, I wonder if perhaps others can remember going outdoors after a rainstorm and grabbing a tree branch and shaking and enjoying the water sprinkling down on them. Back to the devotional I read… the author was describing watching little ones playing in the water gushing from a fire hydrant. In some cities in the hot summer, these hydrants are opened for a time and children have the chance to play the gushing water. What fun on a hot and muggy day! This author reminded the reader that God ‘pours forth’ His blessings on all of us each and every day. But – and this is the problem – we forget. He lists a litany of aggravating problems that cause him to forget.

I could come up with my own list. I’ve parked in lot, entered a store, purchased my item and when I come out, the car won’t start. I need to call AAA and wait and after it starts I am warned not to turn it off but go someplace and get a new battery because that one is "done for." Not at all what I had planned for my afternoon and I am worried, perplexed and frustrated. I’ve worked hard to try out a new recipe that incorporates lots of expensive ingredients but when it is cut and served, we all decide we’d rather have a dish of ice cream. Not too much pleasure from that endeavor. Throw that recipe away. I need help with work outdoors and while I know there are those who will help I wish they could come when I ask them instead of me having to wait til it fits their schedule. I’m impatient and it does absolutely no good. Why can’t I rejoice that it will get done? I have plans for inviting folks over but in spite of my preparations, they can’t come and everything has to be rescheduled. I’m frustrated. Someone I really care about is very, very ill and while I pray for healing, I am worried my plans aren’t God’s plans.

Oh, I could go on and on – from the tiny, petty little things that frustrate an individual to the serious worries that enter our lives. Just as water gushes out of the hydrant for children to enjoy in the summer’s heat, so God’s blessings continually are a part of our daily lives. The question we need to ask ourselves is, “Why do we let ourselves become bogged down and frustrated with little issues that are in the scheme of life often quite inconsequential?” God has blessed us over and over again. We ‘mess up’ and God forgives. We are unloving and God continues to love. We are not generous with the gifts we have been given but God continues to give. We forget to pray but God doesn’t desert us. We behave in ways that disappoint our God, but we aren’t abandoned. If we think that the gush of water that comes forth from a hydrant is ‘tremendous’, how would we begin to describe the blessings that come forth from our God? Instead of focusing on what is ‘wrong’ in our lives, perhaps we need to focus on what is ‘right’ in our lives. What is our God continuing to do that we fail to acknowledge?

Why when we have so much are we dissatisfied at times? Why do we decide that God has deserted us when it is us who have wandered away? Most of us are familiar with the 23rd Psalm and the promises it affords us. But I also like Psalm 103…Let me just remind you of a few of the promises offered there. We are forgiven, He heals, He surrounds me with mercy, fills my life with good things, He is merciful and tender, slow to anger, full of kindness and love, He is like a father, tender and sympathetic…and on and on. If I were to use the symbolism of a hose, those blessings would surely not be trickling from a garden hose but spewing forth from at least a fireman’s large, powerful hose. God’s love and mercy are constantly overflowing into our lives daily. It is just that we often let the anxieties of the day, the problems that occur, and the tensions that exist in relationships to overshadow God’s gifts, God’s love and above all His grace. The small devotion I read ended with these words. “Adding up your blessings will multiply your joy.”

the unrest will be soothed before the nation’s gubernatorial e l e c t i o n s n e x t Tu e s d a y — meaning even more attacks could threaten this young democracy. Christians and Muslims have lived and worked alongside each other for centuries. However, results from Saturday’s election s h o w i n g P re s i d e n t G o o d l u c k Jonathan’s more than 10 million vote lead over Muslim candidate Muhammadu Buhari spread accusations of rigging in a nation long accustomed to ballot box stuffing.

Egypt Islamists defiant over Christian governor

over government buildings and blocked main roads in the southern city of Qena, insisting the new governor won’t properly implement Islamic law. Attempts by the newly appointed i n t e r i o r m i n i s t e r, w h o h a i l s from the same area, to defuse the crisis Monday were rebuffed and protesters insisted their sit-in, which began Friday, would continue. Since the Feb. 11 ousting of President Hosni Mubarak in popular protests, Islamist groups have been flexing their muscles and are vowing to take a more active political role.

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

Religion briefs Sectarian violence turns deadly following election in Nigeria KADUNA, Nigeria (AP) — The mobs poured into the streets by the thousands in this dusty city separating Nigeria’s Muslim north and Christian south, armed with machetes and poison-tipped arrows to unleash their rage after the oil-rich nation’s presidential election. Muslim rioters burned homes, churches and police stations in K a d u n a a f t e r re s u l t s s h o w e d

Nigeria’s Christian leader beat his closest Muslim opponent in Saturday’s vote. Reprisal attacks by Christians began almost i m m e d i a t e l y, w i t h o n e m o b allegedly tearing a home apart to look for a Quran to prove the occupants were Muslims before setting the building ablaze. The rioting in Kaduna and elsewhere across Nigeria’s north left charred bodies in the streets and showed the deep divisions in Africa’s most populous nation, as politics mesh with religious and ethnic identity in the country of 150 million people. While curfews now stand in many areas, it remains unlikely

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"Tornado Alley" takes you inside the storm By DEBBIE SETTLE Of The Edge

he timing of this story maybe isn’t perfect. The day I viewed “Tornado Alley” was the same day that family members lost their home in the horrific tornado on Good Friday, April 20. My family members are a few of the several hundred that have had their homes deemed uninhabitable since the F4 tornado went through the region.

What began as an F1 in New Melle, which is in St. Charles County and caused plenty of damage, gained strength as it worked its way east. The twister eventually became an F4 tornado, touching down in Maryland Heights, Bridgeton, St. Ann, Edmundson, Lambert Airport, Berkeley, Ferguson and even bounced over the Mississippi to do damage in Madison County. According to reports, the total path was 22 miles. Thoughts of timing did cross my mind when I went to report on “Tornado Alley.”

Science Center presents OMNIMAX film After viewing the film and giving it much thought, I believe the information given in the movie could save lives and educate people on just how important it is to heed warnings and take appropriate shelter during impending storms. “Tornado Alley” is currently showing at the Saint Louis Science Center OMNIMAX theater. This theater is a high-fidelity, 70mm system that creates amazing images of sight and sound. For viewers that may experience motion sickness more easy than others, this might not be a good option for viewing. It does help, however, to look away from the screen from time to time if motion sickness is experienced. The movie itself may not be for young children or those already severely afraid of storms. There is intense lightning, thunder, up close scenes of tornados and the destruction. With all of the warnings out of the way, this is a great movie for those interested in the science of weather, storms or tornadoes. Narrated by Bill Paxton, who has played in several film

roles including “Twister” and “Titanic,” the film follows “Storm Chasers” star Sean Casey and the scientists of VORTEX2, the largest tornado-research project ever assembled. This film is also directed by Sean Casey and was cowritten by Sean Casey and Paul Navros. This film was made with the focal point being America’s Plains states, where three quarters of the world’s tornadoes occur, thus dubbed “Tornado Alley.” Filmmaker Sean Casey built this unbelievable seven ton armored vehicle, like no other, called TIV-2 – tornado intercept vehicle. This vehicle was designed to withstand the impact of a tornado, including the gale force winds found in the center of a tornado. This actually was the goal of the filmmaker, to take a camera get inside the center of a tornado and film the effects. Leading researchers Joshua Wurman, Karen Kosiba and Don Burgess, along with a number of other researchers and scientists of VORTEX2, are running parallel with TIV-2 through a number

of storm possibilities, in an attempt to gather new data. The goal of VORTEX2 differs from Casey’s, as they are using the most sophisticated weathermeasuring instruments ever created to better predict where and when tornadoes will strike and improve warning times in an effort to provide more time for people to protect themselves. The cinematography is amazing, especially being viewed on a 10-story screen in the OMNIMAX theater. The 15,000-watt sound system will take you to the center of the storm, yet viewers remain dry. This film is suitable for the whole family, taking the above mentioned warnings into consideration. Show times are generally 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, the same on Friday and Saturday except there is also a 2 p.m. showing, and 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday. These times are subject to change and may differ in and around holidays. The best way to find out the exact times for the showing, and for “Sea Rex” and “Legends of Flight,” which are also showing at the OMNIMAX, visit www.slsc.org/WhatToDo/ OMNIMAXTheater/Showtimes.aspx.

Above, a peaceful Midwestern farm just minutes before Mother Nature unleashes her fury. At right, TIV-2, the seventon storm chasing vehicle. Photos for The Edge.

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Travel Travel briefs History magazine spotlights Belleville Belleville’s Turner Hall, Batavia’s Campana Building and Chicago’s KTown Historic District are featured in the latest issue of Historic Illinois, published by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency (IHPA). The cover article features Turner Hall, an imposing structure built in Belleville in 1924 as part of the German-inspired Turnverein, or gymnastics society, physical fitness movement. Turnverein proponents, called Turners, had the motto “a sound mind in a sound body,” and to foster that belief built large gymnasia across the country where citizens could take part in sports and exercise activities, but also intellectual pursuits such as drama, debate, speaking, and singing. The Art Deco style Turner Hall in Belleville was designed by Chicago architect Julius Floto, who had worked with Frank Lloyd Wright on the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. It was the last large secular structure built in Belleville by German Americans, and its huge gym could seat 2,200 people. The hall was used as an armory during World War II, but with membership in Turner chapters waning, it was leased to the City of Belleville in 1954 and then sold to the local YMCA in 1959. Turner hall is again owned by the city, but is abandoned and faces an uncertain future. The article was written by Belleville resident Bob Brunkow, who has a PhD in history from the University of California, Santa Barbara. The gleaming, Art Moderne Campana Factory Building in Batavia is the subject of another article. Completed in 1937, the building won international acclaim for its architectural design, with striking horizontal and vertical lines. According to the Architectural Forum, “Its dramatic façade serves as an excellent advertisement for the beauty products made within.” Made as much for Campana customers as for the company itself, the building also utilized the latest in technological innovation, including full air conditioning and electric eyes for automated production. Consumers were encouraged to visit the factory and watch lotions and potions being made. The well-preserved Campana Building can still be seen in Batavia. The article was written by IHPA Project Designer Anthony Rubano. Named for four streets that bisect the neighborhood – Kostner, Kildare, Keeler and Karlov – KTown in Chicago’s North Lawndale n e i g h b o rh o o d w a s o r i g i n a l l y developed in the early 1900s by Czech immigrants who constructed rows of neat, single-story brick houses and Chicago bungalows. Racial tensions developed in KTown in the 1950s and 60s when many Czechs moved to the suburbs and black residents moved in, and many banks refused to invest in the predominantly black neighborhood. The situation became so volatile that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. occupied a run-down house in North Lawndale to draw attention to the discriminatory lending practices. Current residents have led a resurgence of pride in the neighborhood, restoring much of the original character and leading to K-Town’s listing in the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. The article was written by IHPA Publications Editor Cynthia Fuener. Historic Illinois is a bimonthly IHPA publication that features

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Six Flags park to feature new coaster, nursery JACKSON, N.J. (AP) — Visitors will find a new roller coaster and an animal nursery at Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park this season. The 154-foot tall stand-up coaster, named Green Lantern for the DC Comics superhero, is due to open on May 25. It will include five loops, two corkscrews and a 144-foot drop. Two 11-week-old European brown bear cubs will be on hand in the new nursery when the park in Jackson opens Saturday. Senior animal education supervisor Dave Peranteau told the Asbury Park Press many of the 100 animals born each year in the park’s Wild Safari will live in the nursery until they’re ready to be reunited with their relatives.

Double-decker tour buses arriving in Honolulu HONOLULU (AP) — A Norwegian Cruise Line company is bringing seven open-top, double-decker tour buses to Honolulu, a move that’s expected to add 60 jobs in the islands. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Thursday Polynesian A d v e n t u r e To u r s / G r a y L i n e Hawaii plans to invest more than $3-million in the service at a time when tourism is struggling. The cruise line has been expanding its land activities since acquiring the tour company in 2004. The bright red, island-themed double-deckers are due to begin offering sightseeing tours later this month. The tours will run from Waikiki to downtown Honolulu, with stops in between. Buses are similar to those in originally used in London, now also popular in other prime tourist destinations

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Old sailing cable ship Clay home to restored in Key West be honored by KEY WEST, Fla. (AP) — A restored journalism group schooner that served the Western Union Telegraph Company and now carries visitors on leisure trips from Key West has been fully refurbished after a three-year, $1.25 million effort. Residents celebrated the restoratino Saturday. Refurbishment of the 72-yearold, 130-foot Western Union was spearheaded by a local organization formed to preserve the vessel and keep it home-ported in Key West, where it was originally assembled. Launched in 1939, Western Union is a traditional American coasting schooner that served the Western Union Telegraph Company for 35 years as a cable repair ship. Years later, it operated as a local tour vessel, but maintenance and renovation costs forced the previous owners, Historic Tours of America, to cease the ship’s operations. Fearful the ship would leave, a group of locals formed the Schooner Western Union Preservation Society and Museum, and the owners agreed to donate the ship to the group as long as it was restored and remained in Key West. The Monroe County Tourist Development Council contributed $405,000 and the Historic Foundation of the Florida Keys gave $300,000 for repairs. The rest of the funding came from donations from local residents and businesses, and a bank loan. Key West Mayor Craig Cates, whose grandfather Cecil Cates worked as a mate on the vessel, presided over Saturday’s ceremonies. “Our maritime history runs deep in Key West, so this is a special day for us and especially for my family, since my grandfather worked on the vessel,” said Cates. “They used to go out and pick up the cable, check it for leaks and repair it.” The ship is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and is believed to be the world’s only surviving sailing cable ship, according to local maritime historians. Restoration efforts included replacing numerous hull, transom and deck planks, and refitting all electric, plumbing, engine and steering mechanisms. The Western Union now carries visitors on day sails, sunset cruises

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RICHMOND, Ky. (AP) — The home of anti-slavery newspaper publisher Cassius Marcellus Clay is being designated a Historic Site in Journalism on Tuesday. The national president of the Society of Professional Journalists will take part in the ceremony in Madison County at White Hall State Historic Site. Also expected to attend are Eastern Kentucky University President Doug Whitlock; Tourism, A r t s a n d H e r i t a g e S e c re t a r y Marcheta Sparrow; and Parks Commissioner Gerry van der Meer. The SPJ Historic Sites in Journalism program dates to 1942. Earlier honorees include Benjamin Franklin and World War II correspondent Ernie Pyle.

Salt Lake City (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service has started to review a proposal to build a new tram at Snowbird Ski Resort, but watershed and land use concerns could derail the project. The initial review granted by the service is only a first step, said Wasatch-Cache National Forest manager Brian Ferebee in an April 5 letter to Snowbird officials obtained by The Associated Press. A complete analysis could take years to complete. “This is no way suggests I support or I will ultimately approve” the project, Ferebee said. The tram would begin where an existing one ends on top of Hidden Peak in Utah’s Little Cottonwood Canyon, Snowbird public relations director Jared Ishkanian said. It would provide access to backcountry areas in American Fork Canyon immediately south of the resort, he added. The project would use 2,500-plus acres of land around the resort, including 387 acres in two national forests, according to the documents, which were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. The remaining land is owned by Snowbird, Ishkanian said. To b a l a n c e c o n c e r n s a b o u t increased use of backcountry areas and impact on the Salt Lake valley watershed, Ishkanian said access to some other, more sensitive areas within the resort would be limited. Some land would also be given to the Forest Service.

Exhibit opens on early years of salmon fishing ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A new exhibit at the Anchorage Museum features the early years of commercial fishing for salmon in Bristol Bay. The exhibit covers the years from 1884 to 1951 when fishermen used sailboats to fish for salmon. Government regulations prohibited the use of motorized boats until the 1950s. So, Bristol Bay fishermen instead used doubleenders — well-crafted and beautiful sailboats. Al Andree, who fished Bristol Bay from a sailboat, says there was nothing quite as lovely as the sight of the graceful boats moving across the bay. But he says it also was foolish and dangerous.

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he new buzz words in the diet realm are gluten-free.

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, malts and triticale. Some food processors add gluten in the form of flavoring or as a stabilizing or thickening agent. It can be called dextrin in the ingredient labeling. A gluten-free diet is the only medically accepted treatment for celiac disease, which is found to be related to a wheat allergy. Gluten-free is a term used for foods or beverages that contain a harmless level of gluten or less. Diet gurus are now relating a gluten-free diet to a better way of eating and possibly quicker method of losing weight. Gluten is also directly correlated to many of the carbohydrates that have also been targeted as an overused dietary component in many people’s diets. So the push is on to find foods and beverages that have little or no gluten in their contents, whether it is for medical or strictly dietary reasons. The folks at Van Gogh Vodka are known for pioneering and defining the flavored vodka category with exceptional flavors like the exotic Açai-Blueberry and Double Espresso vodkas. Those who love Van Gogh’s flavors should know that Van Gogh Vodka offers another masterpiece: an unflavored selection, created to complement their current portfolio. Van Gogh BLUE is simply sublime when served on its own. Enjoy chilled on the rocks

or straight in a martini garnished with a blue cheese-stuffed olive for a signature Van Gogh BLUE or mix it up and add BLUE to your favorite cocktail. Van Gogh BLUE Vodka has skinny and gluten-free cocktails covered, just in time for summer sipping. Following are a few summer gluten-free cocktails that will be easy on the waistline, along with tasting great. BLUE-HOO 2 oz of Van Gogh BLUE Vodka 4 oz of Yoo-Hoo

Combine ingredients and shake vigorously in shaker with ice. Strain into glass and enjoy! BLUE Skinny Lemonade 2 oz of Van Gogh BLUE Vodka 4 oz of Crystal Light Lemonade (dissolve packet into water bottle before mixing) Combine ingredients and shake vigorously in shaker with ice. Strain into glass and enjoy! BLUE Skinny Peach Tea 2 oz of Van Gogh BLUE Vodka 4 oz of Diet Snapple Peach Ice Tea Combine ingredients and shake vigorously in shaker with ice. Strain into glass and enjoy!

Pictured are, at top, a BLUE Skinny Lemonade. At right is a BLUE-HOO cocktail. Photos for The Edge.

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On the Edge of the Weekend

Dining Delights Catfish po'boys pack a lot of zing NEW YORK (AP) – Seafood has lots of offer a healthy diet. Much of it is lean, and even the fattier varieties are loaded with the so-called good fats. Keeping it healthy is all a matter of how you cook it. Poaching and steaming are good techniques because they highlight flavors and preserve moistness without adding much fat. If you’re going to saute, opt for healthier fats (such as nut or olive oils) and a nonstick skillet so you can use less of them. You’d think it would be best to avoid crispy fish because it would involve deep-frying, but this recipe for baked catfish po’boys with Cajun remoulade (similar to tartar sauce) turns that notion on its head. To start with, catfish fillets — which are an environmentally friendly, farm-raised seafood choice — are marinated in hot sauce-spiked buttermilk, which adds a layer of flavor while helping to tone down the muddy undertones catfish can sometimes have. The fillets then are dredged in a seasoned blend of cornmeal fish fry mix, which can be found in the seafood section of most grocers, before being misted with a bit of olive oil cooking spray and “ovenfried” to crispy, golden perfection. Our lighter take on the traditionally deep-fried po’boy fish sandwich is finished off crispy French bread slathered with a lowfat remoulade, and a hearty amount of shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes. If you like, instead of the lettuce you can substitute a helping of coleslaw for an added tangy crunch. BAKED CATFISH PO’BOYS WITH CAJUN REMOULADE Start to finish: 40 minutes (20 minutes active) Servings: 4 3/4 cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons coarse grain Dijon mustard, divided 3 teaspoons hot sauce, divided 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning mix, divided 4 catfish fillets (about 1 1/4 pounds) 1/2 cup unseasoned cornmeal fish fry mix 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Olive oil cooking spray

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Four 5-inch sections of crusty French bread, halved horizontally 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 large tomato, thinly sliced In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, 2 tablespoons of the mustard, 2 teaspoons of the hot sauce and 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Add the catfish fillets, turning to coat them with the mixture. Cover the dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours. Meanwhile, in another shallow dish or bowl, whisk together the cornmeal fish fry mix, 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning, and the salt and pepper. Set aside. To make the remoulade, in small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire, the remaining 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and the remaining 1 teaspoon each of hot sauce and Cajun seasoning. Set aside or cover and refrigerate if using later. When ready to cook the fish, heat the broiler. Use the cooking spray to lightly coat a wire rack large enough to hold the fish in a single layer. Place

the rack on a baking sheet. R e m o v e t h e f i s h f ro m t h e refrigerator and turn each fillet in the buttermilk mixture to recoat. Transfer to the cornmeal mixture, turning the fillets to coat completely. Lightly mist the fillets on both sides with the cooking spray and place on the prepared rack (they should not touch). Broil 4 inches from the heat source for 3 minutes, then carefully flip the fillets and broil for another 3 minutes, or until the fish is opaque at the center. Assemble the po’boy sandwiches by spreading the cut side of each piece of bread with the reserved sauce. On the bottom half of each bread section, layer with a catfish filet, shredded lettuce, sliced tomato and the top piece of bread. Serve immediately. Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 540 calories; 77 calories from fat (14 percent of total calories); 9 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 85 mg cholesterol; 73 g carbohydrate; 37 g protein; 4 g fiber; 1,942 mg sodium.

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2 BDR, 1 BA, Glen/off 162, quiet/ wooded area; remodld; w/d incl.; shed; all util. but elec. pd.; $690/mo. + dep. 618/307-4876 3 BR, 2BA, central Edw.: 635 E. Vandalia. LR, DR, office, bsmt, fridge, stove, AC. $1,175/mo. Students prefer’d 618-670-9166 3 BR, energy star certified. New construction. 2-car gar, full bsmnt. Brighton. Broker owned. $1,600/mo. 618/830-9796 3Bdrms, 2bth, frplc, fncd yd, patio, 2 car det. gar. Close to schls, town. Mature trees. Estblishd neighborhood. $1050/mo. 656-8117, 781-0345, 530-5847. 3BR 2BA in Grandview. Mstr bd w/bth, LR, FR, all new applncs, radiant heat, 1-car extd gar, w/d hk-up $1290/mo; 618-304-3638 4BR/2BA Edw. remodeled. hrdwd flrs, applcs. ,w.d bsmt, new windows. $1290mth. Leave message 618-307-4876

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FSBO: 4-5 BR exec. home, Lincoln Knolls, near SIU, Edw: 4.5 BA, NEW ROOF, fully remodeled (carpet, hardwd, granite, new appliances, ...); 3500 sf + 1700 sf fin. w/o bsmt, 3-car gar, gas & wood fp’s, lg lot on culde-sac, beaut. sunrm! $520K. 618/ 616-1398.

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204 ORCHARD LANE, STAUNTON ~ $159,900 VERY NICE bi-level, located on cul-de-sac in quiet neighborhood. 4 bedroom, 2 baths. Updates in 2008 include siding, appliances, front/back doors, 20x14 deck. Large fenced yard. Take A Look!

1 BR apt: 604 Dewey, Apt. 2, Edw: off-st. prkng, W/D hook-up. W/S/T & all util pd. Internet/cable avail. $650/mo. 618-581-5154 1 BR, nice large apts, Edwardsville. No pets. Avail. Immediately. $550/mo.+ dep. W/S/T included. References. 692-4144

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GLEN CARBON - 3 BR BRICK RANCH with full basement. Updated kitchen. Newer windows. Spacious deck 107 CHAMBERLAIN,EDWARDSVILLE overlooking fenced yard. Minutes from interstates. 4 BEDROOM/3 BATH CUSTOM BUILT HOME! Lots of $119,900 extras! $257,900 FOR 24 HR RECORDED PRICE & INFO CALL

CALL JIM REPPELL 791-7663

506 E. MAIN, STAUNTON ~ $159,900 OLD WORLD CHARM WITH CONTEMPORARY FLAIR. Meticulously restored and enhanced home with wood open staircase, gourmet dream kitchen that makes cooking a pleasure, huge 2nd story game room, 4 large bedrooms, intercom, the entire works. Heated finished garage, partial basement plus more. An everything house! New roof, 2009. Updated kitchen, 2010. New downstairs furnace, 2009. 229 W. Main St. Staunton, IL 62088 618-635-2244 800-878-3690 www.cisler.com

Brian Luketich, Realtor Cell: 618/315-2346 brian@cisler.com

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`MULTI-FAMILY SALE FRIDAY—2-6 p.m. SATURDAY—8a.m.-Noon 514 Water St., Edwardsville (by Trinity Lutheran’s parking lot) First-time Sale Lots of You-fill-it $1-per-sack Items! Something for everyone! LOOK

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EBBETS FIELD SUBDIVISION GARAGE SALES 30 homes in Edwardsville, LOCATED OFF GOSHEN ROAD, 1 MILE WEST OF THE NEW YMCA. Many, many great items! Look for maps at sale. FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 5/6-7 8A.M.-NOON ON FRIDAY MORNING, please watch for children boarding school busses! Rain or Shine

May 5, 2011

TEXT 129847 TO 79564 FOR DETAILS OR CALL NANCY MILTON 791-8007.

PRICE REDUCED

DEBBIE BURDGE

1 BDR lofts,1bdr dup. CREDIT CHECK. No pets, no smoking $550mo. $550dep; 2 bd house $1000dep $900mth. 656-8953. 1 Bedroom efficiency (single occupancy). $350 monthly, plus utilities and deposit. No pets. 288-5618.

NEW PRICE!

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE, SUNDAY, MAY 1 2 - 4 PM 2915 CAMBRIDGE POINT, MARYVILLE DIRECTIONS: Keebler Road to Stonebridge Manor. Right on Woodfield. Right on Bluff Meadow. Left on Stonebridge Bluffs to Cambridge Point. $289,900

1 & 2 Bdrm apartments & townhomes conveniently located. Most utilities paid. NO deposit w/1 year lease. 618-931-0107.

PREFERRED PARTNERS One 157 Center, Edwardsville, IL. 618-655-1188

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#### GREAT MULTI-HOME SALE THE ORCHARDS BEHIND WAL-MART GLEN CARBON SATURDAY--8A.M.-2P.M. Toys, Furniture, Books DVDs, CDs, Cassettes, VHS Clothing, Jewelry, Shoes, Purses Sporting, Christmas

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GLEN CARBON - SPACIOUS 4 bedroom/3 bath. Screened RM overlooks deep yard. Updated kitchen. FR with fireplace. Huge basement partially finished with bar. $264,900

FOR 24 HR RECORDED INFO CALL THE LANDING TEAM 866-710-1469 EXT. 1020

THE LANDING TEAM 866-710-1469 EXT. 1070

EDWARDSVILLE - 32 ACRES & HOMESTEAD! Ragland barn with 6 stalls. Fenced paddocks, rolling pasture, & riding-trials. Homestead boasts updated kitchen, & WO basement. $425,000

FOR 24 HR RECORDED PRICE & INFO CALL THE LANDING TEAM 866-710-1469 EXT. 1030

See More Of Our Listings At Our Website: www.YourILHome.com

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MAYFEST GIANT BOOK SALE!

HUGE Neighborhood Yard Sale SOMERSET PLACE 5/7/11 7AM-12NOON Collectibles, DVD Toys, Books, Furniture Kitchen/Home Accessories Artwork, Antiques, Tools Clothes, Baby, Computer Exercise Equipment MUCH more!

Saturday May 7th 9:00AM--400PM Sunday May 8th 12NOON--4:00PM St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Hillsboro at N. Buchanan, downtown Edwardsville Over 4000 used books in good condition, sorted by category. Hardbacks and paperbacks LOW PRICES!!!!!

656-1929

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MAYFEST PERENNIAL AND ANNUAL PLANT SALE! May 7th 9AM-4PM St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Hillsboro at N. Buchanan, Downtown Edwardsville Petunias, Geraninums Other Perennial Daisies, Sedum Poppies, Phlox And More. Reasonable Prices

656-1929 ALSO at MAYFEST: FREE GARDENING CLASSES Class on Pruning @9:30am Native Plants @10:30am Annuals & Perennials @11:30am No Registration Required

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FRIDAY, 7A.M.-? SATURDAY, 7A.M.-NOON 108 ROLLING OAKS DRIVE, COLLINSVILLE Plus-size Clothes, Nursing Uniforms/Shoes, Household Items, Furniture, Professional Pool-table—Call 618/550-6755 (Black/chrome, CL Bailey, 3-slate) Lots More! PRAIRIETOWN YARD SALES SATURDAY, 5/7—8AM-2PM FOOD STAND BY YOUTH GROUP Furniture, Antiques, Children’s & Baby Items, Pontoon Boat Other Miscellaneous Items THE OAKS SUBDIVISION SALE Friday 5/6 4:30PM-7:30PM Saturday 5/7 8:00AM-12NOON Kid’s Items, Furniture, And More! Route 143 to Redwood Dr. Edwardsville

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