050715 Edge Magazine by EDWARDSVILLE PUBLISHING

May 7, 2015

Vol. 12 No. 36

Fair Saint Louis page 3

Live at STAGES page 12

You Gotta Eat page 18

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What’s Inside 3

Fair Saint Louis

Entertainment lineup announced.

4 Green Homes Festival MoBOT to host annual event.

11 Broadway Series Fox announces lineup.

STAGES

Casting for the season announced.

15 "Child 44"

It's a bit much as movies go.

"The Avengers"

Film has something for everyone.

18 You Gotta Eat

Richard's on Main in Peoria.

What’s Happening Friday May 8____________ • Art Fair at Laumeier, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • Mother ’s Day Music Festival, Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • St. Louis Symphony Concert: Fanfare for the Common Man, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • St. Louis Ballet: Don Quixote, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. • Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. • Beyond Bosch: The Afterlife of a Renaissance Master in Print Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 19. • Vivian Maier: Photography’s Lost Voice Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. • Mapping St. Louis History, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 30. • R o g e r M c G u i n n , Wi l d e y Theatre, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m. • Matt Pond PA, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • The Story So Far w/Four Year Strong, Terror, Souvenirs, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Arshad Goods w/Tino, Lydia Caesar, The Demo, St. Louis, 9:00 p.m. • Matt and Kim w/Waters, The

Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Bad Suns, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • You Had Me At Posters, Jeske Park, Grace Brummell, Cicero’s, University City, 7:30 p.m. • Inner Outlines w/JusTed, Endless Extent, Capitol Drive, Pop’s, Sauget, 6:30 p.m. • Arianna String Quartet: Bold New World, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Saturday May 9____________ • Art Fair at Laumeier, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Chris Tucker, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Lewis Black The Rant is Due: Part Deux 2015 Tour, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • St. Louis Symphony Concert: Aida, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • New Jewish Theatre presents My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. • St. Louis Ballet: Don Quixote, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. • 15th Annual St. Louis Dance Festival, Edison Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. • Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. • Beyond Bosch: The Afterlife of a Renaissance Master in Print

Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 19. • Grand Allusion (Styx Tribute) w/ Fire & Ice (Pat Benatar Tribute), Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m. • Granger Smith feat. Earl Dibbles Jr., The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • The Yawpers, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 8:30 p.m. • Oliver Dragojevic, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m. • Rachel Ehret (Bar Stage), Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m. • Battle for Pointfest Grand Finale w/Rev Nation, Hollow Point Heroes, Nervous Pudding, Soundtrapp, City of Parks, Lori’s Puppets, Pop’s, Sauget, 6:00 p.m. • Bottoms Up Blues Gang, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. • KSHE Tribute Series – Rocket Ride – The Kiss Experience w/ Almost Heroes, Pop’s, Sauget, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday May 10___________ • Art Fair at Laumeier, Laumeier Sculpture Park, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Ed Sheeran, Scottrade Center, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. • Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally – Summer of 69: No Apostrophe, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. • Mapping St. Louis History, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y Association, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through June 30.

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Pictured is Blondie, who along with Melissa Etheridge, Kool and the Gang, Chris Young and Natalie Stovall and the Drive will be performing at Fair St. Louis on July 2, 3, and 4 in Forest Park.

Fair Saint Louis Blondie, Kool & The Gang among featured performers For The Edge

air Saint Louis will return to Forest Park July 2, 3 and 4 with an all-star lineup featuring the iconic Melissa Etheridge and Blondie, legendary greats Kool & the Gang, and top country music artists Chris Young, Parmalee and Natalie Stovall and the Drive. In making the announcement this evening at the Cardinals Nation Restaurant and Bar inside Ballpark Village, Fair Saint Louis officials said more stars will be added to the lineup in the coming weeks for “America’s Biggest Birthday Party.” “We are thrilled to bring Fair Saint Louis back to Forest Park,” said Fair Saint Louis General Chairman Steve Pozaric. “We were ecstatic with last year’s Fair, and we are aiming for another unforgettable experience.” In addition to the musical acts on Art Hill, Pozaric noted that Fair Saint Louis will include three fun-filled days of familyfriendly activities, spectacular fireworks shows each night, and an array of special events and activities suited for America’s largest urban park. Bob Ciapciak, chairman of the Fair St. Louis Foundation, thanked fairgoers for making the move to Forest Park successful last year and said the organization would once again implement a comprehensive plan to ensure that all goes well this year. “We will continue to work with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the Parks Department, and appropriate agencies such as MODOT, Metro/Bi-State, Forest Park

and neighboring communities to implement our tested, comprehensive transportation plan, and details will be announced in the coming weeks,” Ciapciak said. He added that Fair Saint Louis continues to be free to the public, thanks to the outstanding support from St. Louis-area businesses and national companies, as well as a throng of enthusiastic volunteers. Fair Saint Louis announces entertainment lineup for 35th annual event The schedule for the confirmed musical entertainment and other cornerstones of the Fair Saint Louis experience is shaping up as follows: Thursday, July 2, beginning at 5 p.m. • Fair Saint Louis opens • Family entertainment in the Ameren/Purina Family Festival Zone • Evening performances by country artists Natalie Stovall and the Drive, Parmalee and Chris Young on the Budweiser Main Stage • Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Edward Jones Friday, July 3, beginning at noon • Fair Saint Louis opens • Family entertainment in the Ameren/Purina Family Festival Zone • Salute to the Troops • Evening performances by Blondie and Melissa Etheridge on the Budweiser Main Stage • Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Edward Jones

Saturday, July 4, beginning at 7 a.m. • Schnucks Freedom 4 Miler & Family Fun Run, organized and produced in conjunction with the St. Louis Sports Commission • 133rd annual Veiled Prophet Parade steps off at 9:45 a.m. • Fair Saint Louis kicks off at noon • Family entertainment in the Ameren/Purina Family Festival Zone • Evening performance by Kool & the Gang on the Budweiser Main Stage • Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Edward Jones “In keeping with Fair Saint Louis tradition, all of this year’s amazing musical performances will ensure something for everyone, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, including our presenting sponsor AnheuserBusch Cos. and platinum sponsors Edward Jones, Emerson, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Nestle Purina,” said Pozaric. “Over the next several weeks, we will continue to unveil additional entertainment elements that will further enhance the Fair Saint Louis experience in 2015 as we finalize the plans for another Fair to remember.” As fairgoers make plans to attend the event, they are reminded that using MetroLink, biking or walking continue to be great options for getting to and from the Fair. For the latest news and information on Fair Saint Louis, fairgoers are encouraged to visit www.fairsaintlouis.org, where they can also find links to the Fair’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, as well as volunteer and vendor applications.

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People Green Homes Festival highlights summer For The Edge

he 14th Annual Green Homes Festival returns on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For the first time, the event will be held at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Faust Park.

The festival showcases affordable, practical options for sustainable living combined with positive ways to maintain the health of people and the planet. The Butterfly House location will highlight the connections between plant-based green-living ideas and solutions to energy, water and waste issues. Admission for this family-friendly festival is free. This event is hosted by the EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden and is presented by Ameren Missouri. This year’s festival features more than 70 exhibits and demonstrations by the region’s leading sustainability focused businesses and organizations. Attendees can talk one-on-one with a wide range of experts about their specific interests and project ideas, and learn more about home improvement and healthy homes. Experts will also share a variety of plant-based ideas and resources that will demonstrate ways to save water, be healthier, and protect the environment while conserving household budgets. Ameren Missouri will showcase a variety of energy efficiency programs that help homeowners and businesses reduce their energy costs and get cash back. Children and families can have fun building a sun-powered miniature roadster to compete in the popular annual solar car races. Sample treats cooked in solar ovens, and snap photos with costumed recycling characters. Join in recycled arts activities led by local arts groups, and enjoy sustainabilitythemed hands-on activities and face painting.

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Above, youngsters assemble a solar powered car at a previous Green Homes Festival. Below, a visitor checks out the offerings of an organic food vendor. More than 70 sustainabilitythemed displays and exhibits by local businesses and non-profit organizations will offer information about solar, wind, geothermal and other renewable energy systems; energy efficient lighting and appliances; cool roof retrofits; efficient windows, insulation

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and weatherization. Explore ways to protect your budget and the planet with experts in heating and cooling systems; green home building materials and methods; home energy auditing; non-toxic home cleaning and decorating products; reducing waste by recycling, composting and creatively

“UpCycling.” Discover new ways to “Get Around Green” with bicycle transportation, safety and maintenance tips; public transit resources; and alternative vehicle and fuel options. Cycle to the festival and take advantage of convenient free bicycle parking. Join a free all levels yoga class provided by Yoga Buzz from 9-10 a.m.; yoga mats suggested, but not required. Explore the NatureScaping area to learn ways to grow a livelier, healthier environment in your own backyard using native plants. Exhibits in this area will feature water-saving RainScaping options, backyard biodiversity resources, hobby beekeeping, and more. A roster of interactive “Presentations to the People” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. will cover useful topics such as keeping backyard chickens and bees; solar electricity and solar shingles; home energy efficiency and sustainability of natural gas; interior design for indoor air quality and building deconstruction; preserving the harvest; native plant RainScaping, and composting with worms. Shop the “HOME Made - HOME Grown” green marketplace, featuring home décor and gifts made by area crafters and edibles grown by local farmers. Enjoy live local music as you stroll the “Eat Well Local” food court, featuring healthy treats and beverages. Bring your reusable bottle and get free water refills. Recycling and composting will reduce the festival’s “waste-line.” Festival visitors can also enjoy the year-round attractions of this site. A $4 Fun Pass will be available for entry to the Butterfly House’s Tropical Conservatory and the St.

Louis Carousel. Interpreters will be on hand to share stories of the Faust Historic Village. Volunteer help is welcome for festival preparation and operation. Email volunteer coordinator Kat Golden at katherine.golden@ mobot.org or find volunteering details online at www.mobot.org/ greenhomesfest. For general information, visit www.mobot.org/greenhomesfest , or call (314) 577 5100 (tollfree, 1 800 642 8842). Follow the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at http://www.facebook.com/ missouribotanicalgardenand http:// twitter.com/mobotgarden. The Butterfly House is located in Faust Park, 15193 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield MO 63017. The EarthWays Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden promotes sustainability through environmental education and improving the built environment, providing green resources for homeowners, businesses, the green building industry, kindergarten through 12th grade schools, colleges, universities and other audiences. Learn more about the Garden’s sustainability efforts at www.mobot. org/ewc or call the EarthWays Center at (314) 577-0220. More than 43,000 households in the St. Louis region hold memberships to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for seniors) and offer 12 months of free general admission for two adults and all children ages 12 and under, plus exclusive invitations and discounts. Members help support the Garden’s operations and worldchanging work in plant science and conservation. Learn more at www. mobot.org/membership.

People People planner Illinois State Fair music lineup announced

Rock/Pop group The Fray will make a stop in Springfield this August to perform their charttopping hits at the 2015 Illinois State Fair. The Denver-based foursome struck a chord with audiences, selling over four million albums and 20 million singles worldwide. Their hit songs include, "You Found Me," "How to Save a Life," and "Over My Head (Cable Car)." Opening for The Fray on Thursday, August 20thwill be Andy Grammer. With hits like "Keep Your Head Up," and "Fine By Me," Grammer is the first male pop star since John Mayer to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles. The two songs sold more than 1.5 million downloads combined. Also performing at the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be the rock groups Meatloaf, Styx, and Te s l a . M e a t l o a f , b e s t k n o w n for his songs, "Paradise by the D a s h b o a rd L i g h t s , " " Tw o O u t of Three Ain't Bad," and "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)," will headline the concert on Wednesday, August 19th. "The 2015 grandstand lineup is starting to take shape, and has a ton of variety to offer fairgoers," said Ag Director Philip Nelson. "When you look at this line-up you'll notice there's something for everyone both young and old, and we're not done yet! We've got more grandstand announcements in the works. I think the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be one fairgoers will remember for years to come." The State Fair Office is selling tickets for these shows weekdays between the hours of 9am and 3pm. P r i c e s f o r t h e We d n e s d a y, August 19th show featuring Meatloaf, Styx, and Tesla will range from $50 for VIP tickets to $28 for Tier 3 seats. Prices for the Thursday, August 20th show featuring The Fray with Andy Grammer will range from $37 for VIP tickets to $15 for Tier 3 seats. Also new this year is the Country Concert Blowout package featuring Justin Moore, Rascal Flatts and Hank Williams Jr. That package can be purchased by phone at (217) 7821979 or in person at the State Fair Office. The package includes one track ticket and a gate admission for each show for just $99. The following individual tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster: August 14: Sammy Hagar and The Circle / Collective Soul VIP - $48 / Track $36 / Tier 1 - $36 / Tier 2 - $31 / Tier 3 - $26 August 16: Justin Moore / Josh Thompson / Jon Pardi VIP - $46 / Track $31 / Tier 1 - $31 / Tier 2 - $26 / Tier 3 - $21 A ug u st 1 8 : R a s c a l F l a t t s / Scotty McCreery / Raelynn VIP - $65 / Track $50 / Tier 1 - $50 / Tier 2 - $45 / Tier 3 - $40 August 19: Meatloaf / Styx / Tesla VIP - $50 / Track $38 / Tier 1 - $38 / Tier 2 - $33 / Tier 3 - $28 August 20: The Fray / Andy Grammer VIP - $37 / Track $25 / Tier 1 - $25 / Tier 3 - $20 / Tier 3 - $15

August 21: Hank Williams, Jr / .38 Special VIP - $47 / Track $35 / Tier 1 - $35 / Tier 2 - $30 / Tier 3 - $25 August 22: Austin Mahone/ Kalin & Myles / Laura Marano VIP - $48 / Track $36 / Tier 1 $36 / Tier 2 - $31 / Tier 3 - $26 August 23: Brantley Gilbert / Colt Ford / Michael Ray VIP - $54 / Track $39 / Tier 1 $39 / Tier 2 - $34 / Tier 3 - $29 The 2015 Illinois State Fair runs August 13th - 23rd in Springfield. More announcements regarding the grandstand performances and the state fair lineup will be made in the coming weeks.

Flea market returns to Grafton

Mark your calendars now for the official start of the shopping season at The Riverside Flea Market in Grafton, IL. On Saturday, March 28, the popular flea market will open for its 2015 season, boasting more than 75 vendors with a wide selection of antiques, crafts and the usual flea market fare. The flea market will be held in its long time location at the Historic Boatworks, nestled a l o n g s i d e The Lo ading Do c k, located at 400 Front St. in Grafton. The market will be open Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The flea market will be open monthly on the fourth weekend of the month through October. The Grafton Riverside Flea Market is the largest flea market in the Alton region. The 2015 flea market schedule includes the following dates: April 25 & 26, May 23 & 24, June 27 & 28, July 25 & 26, August 22 & 23, September 26 & 27 and October 24 & 25. After shopping for your wares, head over to The Loading Dock restaurant to enjoy a meal, drinks and a great view of the M i s s i s s i p p i R i v e r. F o r m o r e information or to be a vendor, please contact Trudi Allen at (618) 786-8210 or go to www. GraftonLoadingDock.com/ market.

Tickets now available For Munsters’ Ball

Fans of the 1960s classic comedy “The Munsters” will have two opportunities in June

to meet Butch Patrick and Pat P r i e s t , c o - s t a r s o f t h e s h o w. Along with signing autographs at the 4th annual Greenville Graffiti Car Show on Saturday, June 20, the duo will be the special guests at The Munsters’ Ball on Friday, June 19. Patrick and Priest, who portrayed Eddie and Marilyn M u n s t e r, w i l l g r e e t f a n s , pose for photos, and answer questions from the crowd at the Munsters’ Ball. This special ticketed event will also include appetizers, a “Dress Like Your Favorite Munster” contest, the showing of a classic episode of the program, and a dance with a DJ. S h e r r y S c h a e f e r, o n e o f t h e organizers of The Munsters’ B a l l , s a i d , “ We a r e l o o k i n g forward to providing an entertaining evening for the whole family. You can dance to Munster inspired music, dine on ghoulish finger foods (not made from actual fingers) and enjoy a rare opportunity to hang out with the members of the iconic Munster family.” John Goldsmith, Chamber of Commerce Director, commented, “Over the past few years the celebrities we’ve brought in for the Greenville Graffiti Car Show have been incredibly popular. We’re thrilled to give everyone a chance to spend time visiting with Butch and Pat.” The Munsters’ Ball will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the American Farm Heritage Museum, 1395 Museum Avenue in Greenville. Ti c k e t s a r e $ 2 0 e a c h a n d m a y b e p u rc h a s e d b y c a l l i n g the Greenville Chamber of Commerce office at (618) 6649 2 7 2 . Ti c k e t s m a y a l s o b e purchased in Greenville at Wa t s o n ’ s D r u g S t o r e , F i r s t N a t i o n a l B a n k , a n d B r a d f o rd National Bank.

Missouri History Museum to exhibit Nazi Propaganda

and pursue their racial policies and expansionist war efforts, a much more nuanced picture had to be painted—one that would appeal to broad swaths of the population, not just a fanatical extreme. Featuring rarely seen artifacts, State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda draws visitors into a rich multimedia environment vividly illustrating the insidious allure of much of Nazi propaganda. The exhibition opens at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park on April 11, 2015 and will be on display through September 7, 2015. “Adolf Hitler was an avid student of propaganda and borrowed techniques from the Allies in World War I, his Socialist and Communist rivals, t h e I t a l i a n F a s c i s t P a r t y, a s well as modern advertising,” says exhibition curator Steven Luckert. “Drawing upon these models, he successfully m a r k e t e d t h e N a z i P a r t y, i t s i d e o l o g y, a n d h i m s e l f t o t h e German people.” T h e e x h i b i t i o n re v e a l s h o w shortly after World War I, the Nazi Party began to transform itself from an obscure, extremist group into the largest political party in democratic Germany. Hitler early on recognized how propaganda, combined with the use of terror, could help his radical party gain mass support and votes. He personally adapted the ancient symbol of the swastika and the emotive colors of red, black, and white to create the movement’s flag. In doing so, Hitler established a potent visual identity that has branded the Nazi Party ever since. A f t e r s e i z i n g p o w e r, t h e Nazi Party took over all communications in Germany. It marshaled the state’s resources to consolidate power and

relentlessly promote its vision o f a “ r a c i a l l y p u re , ” u t o p i a n Germany that needed to defend i t s e l f f ro m t h o s e w h o w o u l d destroy it. Jews were cast as the primary enemies, but others, including Roma, homosexuals, Jehovah’s Wi t n e s s e s , a n d m e n t a l l y a n d physically disabled persons, were also portrayed as threats to the “national community.” As Germany pushed the world i n t o w a r, N a z i p r o p a g a n d a rationalized Germany’s territorial expansion as selfdefense. Jews were depicted as agents of disease and corruption. The Nazis’ actions against them, in Germany and occupied c o u n t r i e s , w e re p ro m o t e d a s necessary measures to protect the population at large. Admission to State of Deception is free. The Missouri History Museum has been active in the St. Louis community since 1866. Founding members established the organization “for the purpose of saving from oblivion the early history of the city and state.” To d a y, t h e M i s s o u r i H i s t o r y Museum seeks to deepen the understanding of past choices, present circumstances, and future possibilities; strengthen the bonds of the community; and facilitate solutions to common problems. Due to its innovative approach to public service, the Missouri History Museum was the first recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services N a t i o n a l Aw a rd f o r M u s e u m Services in 1994. The Missouri History Museum offers programs and outreach services, including traveling exhibitions; tours; theatrical and musical presentations; programs for school classes and youth groups; family festivals; special events; workshops; and lectures.

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“Pursuing Liberty in the Face of Injustice” Sunday, June 7, 2015 - 3:00 PM Southern Illinois University, Meridian Ballroom Donation: Adults $50.00 Youth (18 & under) $25.00 Speaker: Pamela Carter, Vice President of Business Developement (GS&S) A Business Unit Boeing Defense, Space & Security Please contact Donnie Howard (618) 659-0948 for information and tickets Tickets are not tax deductible

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People People planner “The Munsters” are coming to Greenville Car Show

It may look like Halloween in June as two of the stars of the classic television show “The Munsters” will be the celebrity guests at this year’s Greenville (Illinois) Graffiti Car Show. Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster) and Pat Priest (Marilyn Munster) will meet fans and sign autographs on Saturday, June 20 during the show. Replicas of the Munster Koach and Dragula, prominently featured on the program, will also be making an appearance. Patrick was a popular child star who also made guest appearances on many shows of the 1960s including “Bonanza”, “Gunsmoke” and “Rawhide”. Patrick’s work as Eddie, the son of Herman and Lily Munster, made him a TV icon. In the early 1970s Patrick was the star of “Lidsville”, a quirky Saturday morning show produced by Sid and Marty Krofft. Priest took over the role of Marilyn Munster in the show’s 16th episode. Perhaps her best known role outside of “The Munsters” came in 1967 when she co-starred with Elvis Presley in the movie “Easy Come, Easy Go”. She was also a guest on other iconic programs like “Perry Mason”, “Bewitched” and “Mission Impossible”. Car show organizers are excited to have the Munster Koach and Drag-ula on display that day. The original vehicles were the creation of George Barris, a legendary designer and maker of cars used in television shows and movies. The Munster Koach, Herman Munster’s preferred method of transportation, was created from three Model T bodies. The Drag-ula, built by Grandpa Munster and used by Herman in a classic episode of the show, was made using a real fiberglass coffin. This is a rare opportunity to see television history in person. Butch Patrick, Pat Priest, the Munster Koach, and the Drag-ula may also be seen at the Munster’s Ball, a special event to be held on Friday, June 19 at the American Farm Heritage Museum in Greenville. This ticketed event includes a question and answer session with the stars, photo opportunities, food, and other fun. Ticket information about the Munster’s Ball may be obtained by calling the Greenville Chamber of Commerce at (618) 664-9272. The Greenville Graffiti Car Show on Saturday, June 20 is open to 1990 and older cars and trucks for judging. Vehicles may also be brought for display. For the first time, motorcycles may be brought for display only. Last year’s event attracted nearly 190 cars and trucks to downtown Greenville, Illinois.

lineup has been secured and the committee is bringing top-notch regional talent to the area. This summer ’s series is expected to be the biggest yet as the talent has played to sell out crowds in major cities and music festivals. June 5 – Clockwork (Acoustically-infused Rock). St. Louis, MO Clockworkmusic.net T h e S t . L o u i s - b a s e d g ro u p have perfected their brand o f a c o u s t i c a l l y - i n f u s e d ro c k , slathered in memorable melodies and striking harmonies. Formed in 2011, Clockwork has perfected their live show through consistent touring throughout the Midwest, performing at countless theaters and nightclubs. Additionally, large scale festivals such as SXSW, LouFest, Fair St. Louis, and Red Gorilla, among many others, have exposed Clockwork to an evergrowing audience of supporters. Clockwork has been featured in Alternative Press magazine, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, and countless other publications and television outlets. They have been fortunate to have shared the stage with Chuck Berry, The Urge, Never Shout Never, Bret Michaels, Paul Banks of Interpol, Lucky Boys Confusion, and Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights, among others. Clockwork has received radio airplay on over 150 mainstream and college radio stations throughout the United States and Canada, and have signed television licensing agreements for their music to be featured on MTV, E!, Discovery, Speed, and Lifetime television network programming, among others. July 4 – Funky Butt Brass Band (New Orleans Style Brass) St. Louis, MO Funkybuttbrassband. com Due to a rainout last season we’re bringing the FBBB back to wow the holiday crowd! The FBBB takes classic New Orleans brass tunes and gives them a twist, in the style of Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth and Bonerama. But don’t be surprised if you also hear some Motown, Southern rock, Memphis soul, Chicago blues and St. Louis R&B in the mix. The band was named Best Funk/Soul Band at the Riverfront Times Music Awards for the fourth straight year. They have played such festivals as Roots N Blues N BBQ, Blissfest, Taste of St. Louis, Gumbo Ya Ya and the Big Muddy Blues Festival. And Funky Butt Brass Band has shared the stage with some legendary

Louisiana artists, including Dr. John, Rebirth Brass Band, Bonerama, Chubby Carrier and Big Sam’s Funky Nation. July 17 – Old Capitol Square Dance Club (County, Rock n Roll, Soul, Blues) Vandalia, IL Old Capital Square Dance Club plays a combination of mostly their original songs and occasionally a cover of artists such as Hank Williams, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, The Band, George Jones, Merle Haggard, The Byrds and more! Some evenings include an additional fiddle and lap steel player as well as their beloved friend and pianist, Tim Sullivan. With seven players combined, Old Capital Square Dance Club becomes The Old Capital Orchestra. August 7 – Bones Jugs N Harmony (Eclectic) Urbana, IL Bonesjugs.com It’s not world music nor folk music. It’s not rock, blues, bluegrass, country nor jazz. It’s not anything in particular. Bones, jug, xylophone, kazoos, steel pan, resonator guitar, banjo, double bass, drums, all sorts of noise makers. These are just some of the instruments Bones Jugs N Harmony use to conjure up their eclectic acoustic sound. It’s Frank Zappa meets Spike Jones, it’s Looney Tunes meets Nintendo. It’s seriously silly. It’s a party. It’s for dancing, for listening, for enjoying. It’s for adults. It’s for kids. It’s for everyone. Bones Jugs N Harmony believes music should bring joy, and they work hard to put this in every song. From the first note till the end they strive to send their joyful sound into the ears where it will quickly saturate the entire body. It’s a frenzy of frivolity, a marvel of merriment. In short, it’s just loads of fun. This concert series is created not only for the community but by the community working together. Topquality celebrations and events like these would not be possible without the involvement of a dedicated corporate community. The series is sponsored by Roger Jennings, Consolidated Communications, Patton Mining, C a s e y ’ s G e n e r a l S t o re s , C N B Bank & Trust, Hayes Abrasives, Springfield Clinic, The JournalNews, TCCU, Lincoln Land Community College, Refreshment S e r v i c e s P e p s i a n d H i l l s b o ro Chamber of Commerce. Any money raised during the series will be used for Hillsboro

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• Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Edward Jones Friday, July 3, beginning at noon • Fair Saint Louis opens • Family entertainment in the Ameren/Purina Family Festival Zone • Salute to the Troops • Evening performances by Blondie and Melissa Etheridge on the Budweiser Main Stage • Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Edward Jones Saturday, July 4, beginning at 7 a.m. • Schnucks Freedom 4 Miler & Family Fun Run, organized and produced in conjunction with the St. Louis Sports Commission • 133rd annual Veiled Prophet Parade steps off at 9:45 a.m. • Fair Saint Louis kicks off at noon • Family entertainment in the Ameren/Purina Family Festival Zone • Evening performance by Kool & the Gang on the Budweiser Main Stage • Fireworks presented by Enterprise Rent-a-Car and Edward Jones As fairgoers make plans to attend the event, they are reminded that using MetroLink, biking or walking continue to be great options for getting to and from the Fair. For the latest news and information on Fair Saint Louis, fairgoers are encouraged to visit www.fairsaintlouis.org, where they can also find links to the Fair ’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, as well as volunteer and vendor applications.

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The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the following events. ALT: The Dixie Swim Club (Comedy) May 7 – 10 & 14 - 17, 2015 Starts at 7:30pm Alton Little Theater 2450 N. Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives. The Dixie Swim Club focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges (men, sex, marriage, parenting, divorce, aging) that life flings at them. And when fate throws a wrench into one of their lives in the second act, these friends, proving the enduring power of “teamwork,” rally ‘round their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction. The Dixie Swim Club is the story of these five unforgettable women—a hilarious and touching comedy about friendships that last forever… Admission Adults: $15 Students: $8 Call for group discounts Community Hope Center 5K Walk/Run Saturday, May 9, 2015 8:00am to 12:00pm Bethalto Central Park 213 N. Prairie St. Bethalto, IL 62010 The Community Hope Center 5K Walk/Run will start at 8 a.m. and run through noon. Registration information will be available in March. Admission $20 - early $25 – late Riverbend MS 5KRun/Walk Saturday, May 9, 2015 Starts at 9:30am Glazebrook Park 1401 Stamper Lane Godfrey, IL 62035 Come down to Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater to have a great time and help stop MS now. Walk begins at 10:30 a.m. There will be basket raffles, food, entertainment and more. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers for each age group (14 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60+). For more information, call (800) 344-4867. Lewis & Clark: Point of Departure May 9 - 10, 2015 10:00am to 4:00pm Lewis & Clark State Historic Site 1 Lewis and Clark Trail Hartford, IL 62048 Come and commemorate the departure of the Lewis and Clark expedition from Camp River Dubois. View life in 1803-1804 as the men prepare for their departure and re-enactors portray military life. On the grounds are craft exhibitors demonstrating early American skills, woodworking, candle making, marching drills, cooking and shooting demonstrations. For more information, call (618) 251-5811. Pere Marquette Wine Club Get Together

Saturday, May 09, 2015 2:00pm to 5:00pm Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd. Grafton, IL 62037 Join the Lodge in the Mary Michelle Winery Tasting Room the second Saturday of each month and enjoy appetizers and wine tasting. For more info, call (618) 786-2331. Alton Hauntings Walking Tour Saturday, May 9, 2015 Starts at 7:00pm First Unitarian Church 110 East Third Street Alton, IL 62002 Our walking tour is approximately 3 hours long and travels throughout the old downtown area of Alton, visiting many reportedly haunted sites and going into some locations (depending on availability). Each tour is led by one of our trained guides and is based on the book Haunted Alton by Troy Taylor. Admission $25/person McPike Mansion Haunted Tour Saturday, May 9, 2015 Starts at 7:00pm McPike Mansion 2018 Alby Street Alton, IL 62002 Learn the history of the McPike Mansion and take a look at the documented photos of the mansion and paranormal activity. Then, take a tour of the surrounding grounds and the crypt. Talking with the spirits with Dowsing rods and join us for a dark session in the cellar with our experienced medium. To u r l a s t s a p p ro x i m a t e l y 9 0 minutes. All proceeds go toward the restoration of the mansion. For more information, contact Sharon at (618) 830-2179. Admission $20/adult Children ages 13-17: $10 Children ages 6-12: $5 GRCS: River Music Saturday, May 9, 2015 7:30pm to 9:00pm National Great Rivers Museum 2 Lock and Dam Way Alton, IL 62002 This concert was inspired by the great Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and will be performed at an outside venue. The Mississippi

River may be the most musical river in the entire world! Drum songs, folk songs, blues and jazz were all created and recreated along its banks. Musicians have been truly prolific not only in the sheer volume of works about the river, but by the need to create entirely new musical styles just so they could describe their feelings about themselves and the river. Some of these songs include: Deep River, Down to the River to Pray; Shenandoah; Great Rivers Suite, an original composition written by Jean King, especially for Great Rivers Choral Society; and many more. For more information, call (618) 798-1492. Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 10, 2015 10:00am to 5:00pm Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd. Grafton, IL 62037 Show Mom how much she means to you and take her to Pere Marquette Lodge on Mothers Day! Come enjoy the scenic views from the terrace and dining room as you partake in our huge Mothers Day Brunch that offers a number of wonderful options to appease any palate. Featuring made-to-order omelets, carving stations, traditional & unique selections of side dishes, salads and dessert including a banana’s foster station! Let Mom relax, and let us do all of the cooking and cleaning for a change! Parties of six or more please call (618) 786-2331 ext: 502 to make your reservations. Admission Adults 12 & Up: $28.95 Children 4 - 11: $10.95 Children 0 - 3: Free GRCS: River Music Sunday, May 10, 2015 3:00pm to 4:30pm National Great Rivers Museum 2 Lock and Dam Way Alton, IL 62002 This concert was inspired by the great Mississippi and Missouri Rivers and will be performed at an outside venue. The Mississippi River may be the most musical river in the entire world! Drum songs, folk songs, blues and jazz were all created and recreated along its banks. Musicians have been truly prolific not only in the sheer volume

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On the heels of their sold out 2 0 1 4 t o u r, s u p e r s t a r s i b l i n g s Julianne and Derek Hough will team up once again, dancing their way across stages all over the country in their new Move Live on Tour 2015. The pair stopped by Good Morning America to announce Move Live on Tour 2015 which will kick off on June 12th in Phoenix, AZ and hit over 40 cities including the Fabulous Fox Theatre in St. Louis on Friday, July 24 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $99, $62, $52 and $42 and are available online at metrotix. com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. The Houghs are promising Move Live on Tour 2015 will be bigger and better than ever. “We had such a fun and high energy show last year. it was amazing to see such a great reaction from our fans the first time, and we can’t wait til they see what we have up our sleeves now! Our goal then, and our goal now is to have it feel like a rock concert for dance, and I think we have and certainly will accomplish that again,” said Julianne Hough. “Our fans haven’t stopped asking when we would go back out on the road so we are excited to be able to tell them that because of their support and demand, we are headed out again to bring them a new and exciting show. We can’t wait to see everyone on the road,” added Derek Hough. The show will feature a brand new stage production to showcase the fresh, exciting and high impact choreography spanning across a multitude of different dance styles that all audience members are sure to love! The Houghs will be joined by the Move Company Dancers in a fast paced show, featuring live vocal performances from both Julianne and Derek with incredible costumes and staging to complement. Move Live on Tour 2015 will be Choreographed, Produced and Co-created by Julianne Hough

and Derek Hough. Joined again behind the scenes by their 2014 allstar creative team, the show will also be Co-Created and Directed, with Supervising Choreography by Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo ( a l s o k n o w n a s N a p p y Ta b s ) . Additionally the show will also be Co-Choreographed by Kyle Hanagami. Move Live on Tour is a Faculty Production. Tickets for Move Live on Tour go on sale Friday, March 6. For up to date information and to purchase tickets, go to moveliveontour.com. VIP packages will be available through VIPNation.com, giving f a n s t h e c h a n c e t o p u rc h a s e premium tickets, including preshow parties and meet and greet opportunities with Julianne and Derek. Julieanne Hough is known to audiences around the world for her success in film, television and music. She was a two-time professional champion on ABC’s top-rated “Dancing with the Stars,” before making a seamless transition to award-winning recording artist and her feature film debut in “Burlesque.” S h e s t a r re d i n t h e u p da t e of “Footloose” and the all-star film adaptation of the musical, “Rock of Ages.” Hough also starred opposite Josh Duhamel in Nicholas Sparks’ “Safe Haven,” directed by Lasse Hallstrom and starred in Diablo Cody’s directorial debut, "Paradise," opposite Russell Brand and Octavia Spencer. She thrilled fans when she returned full-time to the “Dancing With the Stars” ballroom as the fourth judge last fall and returns for the show’s highly-anticipated 20th season, premiering March 16. Julianne’s upcoming film projects include a yet-untitled comedy opposite Robert De Niro and Zac Efron and she will fulfill her lifelong dream of playing the role of Sandy in a televised production of “Grease,” which will be broadcast live on FOX in January, 2016. Julianne has also joined forces with the Kind Campaign to create and host Kind Camp, empowering and encouraging girls to be confident, beautiful women and to eradicate girl against girl bullying. She is

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New Jewish Theatre presents My Mother ’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m., Runs through May 31. Vivian Maier: Photography’s Lost Voice Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. Mapping St. Louis History, St. Louis Mercantile Library Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs through June 30. A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through June 7. Vija Celmins: “Intense Realism”, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 10. Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 12. Creatures Great and Small: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30.

Friday, May 8

St. Louis Ballet: Don Quixote, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. Beyond Bosch: The Afterlife of a Renaissance Master in Print Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 19. Vivian Maier: Photography’s Lost Voice Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 31.

Mapping St. Louis History, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 30. A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through June 7. Vija Celmins: “Intense Realism”, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 10. Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 12. Creatures Great and Small: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30.

Saturday, May 9

New Jewish Theatre presents My Mother ’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. St. Louis Ballet: Don Quixote, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 15th Annual St. Louis Dance Festival, Edison Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. Mapping St. Louis History, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y Association, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 30. Vija Celmins: “Intense Realism”, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 10. Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. Beyond Bosch: The Afterlife

of a Renaissance Master in Print Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 19. State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 12. Creatures Great and Small: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30.

Sunday, May 10

St. Louis Ballet: Don Quixote, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 2:30 p.m. 15th Annual St. Louis Dance Festival, Edison Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. New Jewish Theatre presents My Mother ’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Runs through May 31. Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. Vivian Maier: Photography’s Lost Voice Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. Mapping St. Louis History, St. Louis Mercantile Library Association, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through June 30. A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame,

St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 7. Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. Beyond Bosch: The Afterlife of a Renaissance Master in Print Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 19. State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 12.

Monday, May 11

Mapping St. Louis History, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs through June 30. State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. .

Tuesday, May 12

A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 7. Mapping St. Louis History, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs through June 30. Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. State of Deception: The Power of

Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 12. Creatures Great and Small: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30.

Wednesday, May 13

New Jewish Theatre presents My Mother ’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m., Runs through May 31. A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 7. Mapping St. Louis History, S t . L o u i s M e rc a n t i l e L i b r a r y Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs through June 30. Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 12. Creatures Great and Small: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30.

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May 7, 2015

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The Arts Artistic adventures Muny announces 2015 season

The Muny announces the 2015 summer season, its 97 th summer season in Forest Park. The exciting line-up includes 3 Muny premieres. The seven shows are: My Fair Lady (June 15 – June 21), Hairspray (June 23 – June 30), Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn (July 6 – July 12), Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story (July 13 – July 19), Into The Woods (July 21 – July 27), Disney’s Beauty and The Beast (July 29 – August 7), and Oklahoma! (August 10 – August 16.) For more information call (314) 361-1900 or visit muny.org. Season ticket holders will receive their renewal notices the first week of December. New season tickets will be available beginning Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the Muny box office in Forest Park, with single tickets going on sale Saturday, May 30, 2015. Not seen at The Muny since 2008, Lerner and Loewe’s classic My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a lady. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion, My Fair Lady features the classic songs of Lerner and Loewe, such as “On The Street Where You Live,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “I’ve Grown Accustomed To Her Face,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?” Winner of the 2003 Tony ® Award for Best Musical, Hairspray returns to the Muny for 9 performances. Come join Tracy Turnblad and “the nicest kids in town” as they reach for their dream of performing on a TV dance show in 1960s Baltimore - and work to integrate the show in the process. Based on the 1988 John Waters Film of the same name, Hairspray features such awardwinning songs as “Good Morning Baltimore,” “It Takes Two,” “I Know Where I’ve Been,” and “You Can’t Stop The Beat!” Making its Muny and Mid-west premiere, Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn dances its way onto the Muny stage, telling the story of a Connecticut farmhouse transformed into a jubilant nightspot and hotel that is only open on holidays! Based on the 1942 film starring Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire, Holiday Inn features such Irving Berlin classics as “Steppin’ Out With My Baby,” “Shakin’ The Blues Away,” “Be Careful, It’s My Heart,” and more! Making its Muny premiere, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is a musical based on the life and career of early rock and roller Buddy Holly. Opening in 1989, the musical initially ran in London’s West End for over 12 years, and premiered on Broadway in 1990. One of the first so-called “jukebox musicals,” this show features the songs of Buddy Holly and other early rockers, including classics like “That’ll Be The Day,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Peggy Sue,” and “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Into The Woods makes its Muny premiere. Winner of 5 Tony ® Awards, this musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and follows them to explore the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests. Journey with the Baker and his wife, as they work to lift the Witch’s spell with the help of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack (and the bean stalk), Rapunzel, Cinderella and others. Returning to the Muny stage for 10 performances, Disney’s Beauty and The Beast tells the magical story of a prince who is transformed into

a hideous beast as punishment for his cruel and selfish ways, and an adventurous young woman named Belle whom he imprisons in his enchanted castle. In order to become human again, the Beast must earn Belle’s love before it’s too late. Based on the 1991 film of the same name, Beauty and The Beast features the music of the award-winning composing team of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. The Pulitzer Prize winning Oklahoma! returns to Forest Park in grand style. The first Muny production since 2007, this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic features an unforgettable story and lush score including such classic hits as “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’,” “The Surrey With the Fringe on Top,” “People Will Say We’re in Love,” and of course, “Oklahoma!” To get preferred seating with new season tickets, purchase a Muny Season Ticket Gift Card, available now. For more information, visit muny.org or call (314) 361-1900.

Fox announces Broadway Series

The Fabulous Fox Theatre is thrilled to announce its remarkable 2015–2016 U.S. Bank Broadway Series featuring five new hits that are making their St. Louis debuts. The season will open in the fall with MATILDA THE MUSICAL,

winner of four 2013 Tony Awards®. Disney’s high-energy new musical NEWSIES kicks off 2016 followed by BEAUTIFUL–The Carole King Musical and the contemporary smash IF/THEN. Rounding out the season are the stunningly romantic THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY and a new production of the beloved classic, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. MATILDA THE MUSICAL | October 21 – November 1, 2015 “Welcome to the deliriously amusing, heartwarming, headspinning world of MATILDA THE MUSICAL. You won’t want to leave” says Bloomberg News. Time Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year and the winner of 50 international a w a rd s , i n c l u d i n g f o u r To n y Awards®, MATILDA is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible – triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.” Disney’s NEWSIES | January 19 – 31, 2016 Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowdpleasing new musical from

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For The Edge The Fabulous Fox Theatre is thrilled to announce its remarkable 2015–2016 U.S. Bank Broadway Series featuring five new hits that are making their St. Louis debuts. The season will open in the fall with MATILDA THE MUSICAL, winner of four 2013 Tony Aw a rd s ® . D i s n e y ’ s h i g h - e n e rg y n e w musical NEWSIES kicks off 2016 followed by BEAUTIFUL–The Carole King Musical and the contemporary smash IF/THEN. Rounding out the season are the stunningly romantic THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY and a new production of the beloved classic, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. MATILDA THE MUSICAL | October 21 – November 1, 2015 “Welcome to the deliriously amusing, heartwarming, head-spinning world of MATILDA THE MUSICAL. You won’t want to leave” says Bloomberg News. Time Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year and the winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards®, MATILDA is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible – triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.” Disney’s NEWSIES | January 19 – 31, 2016 Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it “a musical worth singing about,” says The New York Times. Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss. Based on true events, NEWSIES tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It’s a rousing tale about fighting for what’s right…and staying true to who you are. NEWSIES was brought to the stage by an award-winning creative team. It features

a score by Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Jack Feldman (“The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride”); a book by Harvey Fierstein (“La Cage Aux Folles”); choreography by Christopher Gattelli (“South Pacific”); and direction by Jeff Calhoun (“Big River”). BEAUTIFUL–The Carole King Musical | February 23 – March 6, 2016 BEAUTIFUL–The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. BEAUTIFUL features a stunning array of beloved songs written by Goffin/King and Mann/Weil, including “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got a Friend” and the title song. BEAUTIFUL has St. Louis connections as its producer Paul Blake was the executive producer at The Muny for 22 years and director Marc Bruni has directed numerous Muny shows including “The Music Man” and “Legally Blonde the Musical.” The book is by Tony Award®nominee and Academy Award®-nominated writer Douglas McGrath and choreography is by Josh Prince. BEAUTIFUL took home two 2014 Tony Awards and the 2015 Grammy® for Best Musical Theater Album. IF/THEN | March 15 – 27, 2016 IF/THEN is a contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today – and all the possibilities that tomorrow brings. With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning creators of “Next to Normal,” this “fascinating, ambitious, and original new musical” (New York Post) simultaneously follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we might have led. The Toronto Star calls it “The bravest new musical in a long time. Led by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s dazzling score, it is one of the few Broadway shows that looks and sounds like the world of today.“ “A

smart, deeply touching and big-hearted new musical” says The Washington Post. “Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey's score is invested with melodic urgency, bringing you to tears or breathlessness.” And the Chicago Tribune calls it “A thoroughly fascinating, intellectually and musically rich new musical. It is a zesty, savvy and ambitious original.” THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY | April 5 – 17, 2016 THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, one of the most romantic stories ever written, first captured the nation’s attention as a best-selling novel by Robert James Waller and is now an irresistible, two time Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical. This stunning new production features gorgeous, soulful music by Tony Awardwinning composer Jason Robert Brown (“Parade,” “The Last Five Years”) that the Daily News hails as “one of Broadway’s best scores in the last decade.” With a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman (“The Secret Garden,” “The Color Purple”) and direction by Tony winner Bartlett Sher (“South Pacific” “The Light in the Piazza”), THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY is the unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more. THE SOUND OF MUSIC | April 26 – May 8, 2016 The hills are alive with the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Jack O’Brien. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® - winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, as suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. Series Specials Eight specials for the 2015–2016 Season will be offered to subscribers for priority seating before their public on-sale dates. The ultimate

May 7, 2015

feel-good show, MAMMA MIA!, returns to the Fox November 6–8. For the holidays, the Fox welcomes back IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS November 17–22 and CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE December 4–6. Back by popular demand, WICKED returns December 9, 2015 – January 3, 2016. Dance St. Louis will present RIVERDANCE– The 20th Anniversary World Tour February 12–14. “Be Our Guest” at the Fox for NETworks presents Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST March 11–13. The boys are back in town when JERSEY BOYS visits the Fabulous Fox May 18–22. New six-show season ticket packages will go on sale May 31st. Current U.S. Bank Broadway season subscribers will receive their renewal information beginning the week of April 27. On-sale dates for individual shows will be announced later. For more information, please call the Fox Subscription office at 314-535-1700. Groups of 15 or more should call 314-535-2900 for special rates and reservations. The Broadway Series at the Fabulous Fox Theatre is presented by U.S. Bank. ••• 2015 – 2016 U.S. Bank Broadway Series Shows and Specials: (The Six Season Ticket shows are in bold) MATILDA THE MUSICAL * October 21 – November 1, 2015 MAMMA MIA! * November 6 – 8, 2015 IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS * November 17 – 22, 2015 CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE * December 4 – 6, 2015 WICKED * December 9, 2015 – January 3, 2016 Disney’s NEWSIES * January 19 – January 31, 2016 Dance St. Louis presents RIVERDANCE-the 20th Anniversary World Tour * February 12 – 14, 2016 BEAUTIFUL-THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL * February 23 – March 6, 2016 Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST * March 11 – 13, 2016 IF/THEN * March 15 – 27, 2016 THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY * April 5 – 17, 2016 THE SOUND OF MUSIC * April 26 – May 8, 2016 JERSEY BOYS * May 18 – 22, 2016

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STAGES announces season's casting For The Edge STAGES St. Louis is proud to announce casting for its exhilarating 29th season: Smokey Joe’s Café, Anything Goes, and The Full Monty. This season’s exceptional talent voyages through songs and stories of diverse relationships, the bonds of friendship, and strength found in community. STAGES also announces the cast for its Theatre for Young Audiences production, the purrrrr-fect family classic, Disney’s The Aristocats. All season and single tickets are on sale now. Smokey Joe’s Café (May 29 – June 28) stars Broadway Actress Emily Afton as Pattie, New York Actor Richard Crandle as Victor, New York Actor Josh A. Dawson as Ken, New York Actor Brent Michael Diroma as Michael, New York Actress Keisha Gilles as B.J., New York Actor Kent Overshown as Adrian, New York Actress J. Nycole Ralph as Brenda, New York Actor Jason Samuel as Fred, and New York Actress Bronwyn Tarboton as DeLee. Showcasing the rich song catalog of the prolific songwriting team, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Smokey Joe’s Café offers a nostalgic exploration of the lives, loves, and aspirations of a group of friends who know how to rock 60s style. Featuring nearly 40 chart-topping hits that span over three decades of popular American music, this thrilling Grammy award-winning song celebration will knock your socks off. Relive the glory days of rock and roll with such pop standards as “Stand By Me,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “I’m A Woman,” “Hound Dog,” and “On Broadway.” Now, Baby, that's rock 'n' roll! Emily Afton returns to St. Louis, where she appeared at the Fox Theatre in 2013 with the National Tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Other Broadway and National Tour credits include Hair and I Love A Piano. Richard Crandle has performed in the National Tour of Hairspray and more recently has been seen on NBC’s “The Sing Off” as well as the 2013 feature film, Black Nativity starring Jennifer Hudson. Making his STAGES debut, Josh A. Dawson has appeared as Ken previously in a regional production of Smokey Joe’s Café. Other regional credits include Hair, Oklahoma!, and Cats. Brent Michael Diroma has performed in the North American Tour of Avenue Q. Other credits include Memphis, Jersey Boys, and West Side Story. Keisha Gilles joins STAGES, previously appearing in the National Tour of Dreamgirls. Other regional credits include Sistas: The Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Chicago. Making his STAGES debut, Kent Overshown has performed in the National Tours of Memphis and The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Overshown also has appeared with the Philadelphia Orchestra as well as in multiple productions at The Muny. Best known for her performance in the Broadway Tour of West Side Story, J. Nycole Ralph also has appeared in regional productions of Memphis and Hairspray. Other credits include the Chris Rock film, Top Five and the award-winning film, Homework. Making his STAGES debut, Jason Samuel has appeared in the First National Tour of The Wedding Singer and in regional productions of Elf, The Full Monty, and Smokey Joe’s Café. Bronwyn Tarboton returns to STAGES, previously appearing last season in STAGES’ productions of They’re Playing Our Song and How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Other regional credits include Oliver!, A Chorus Line, and Kiss Me Kate. Rounding out the cast are Christian Bufford (Swing) and Morgan Amiel Faulkner (Swing). The creative team for the production includes: Stephen Bourneuf (Direction a n d C h o re o g r a p h y ) , P e g g y Ta p h o r n (Co-Choreography), Lisa Campbell Albert (Musical Direction), James Wolk (Scenic Design), Brad Musgrove (Costume Design), Matthew F. McCarthy (Lighting Design), Stuart M. Elmore (Orchestral Design). STAGES Theatre for Young Audiences production, Disney’s The Aristocats (June 3 – 28), performed at the Playhouse at Westport Plaza, stars New York Actor David Schmittou as Thomas O’Malley and St. Louis Actress April Strelinger as Duchess. Get ready for a feline adventure as Thomas O'Malley and his rag-tag bunch of Alley Cats spring to

the rescue of cat-napped Duchess and her Aristokittens. What happens next is anyone’s guess! You'll be clapping your paws and wagging your tail to our hep, jazzy beat. With songs like "The Aristocats," "Scales and Arpeggios," and "Ev'rybody Wants to Be a Cat," this modern version of the familiar Disney classic is just purrrrrr-fect for the entire family. David Schmittou returns to STAGES and to the role of Thomas O’Malley, which he previously played in STAGES’ 2010 production of Disney’s The Aristocats. Other STAGES credits include the 2012 production of The Sound of Music and the 2009 production of The Drowsy Chaperone. April Strelinger also returns to STAGES, where she was last seen as Merryweather in STAGES’ 2014 production of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. A familiar face with St. Louis audiences, Strelinger also appeared at The Muny last summer in their productions of Seussical and Hello, Dolly! Rounding out the cast in alphabetical order are Stephen Barnowski (Hep Cat/ Vichy), Craig Blake (Scat Cat/Lafayette), Michele Burdette Elmore (Madame/Amelia), John Flack (Edgar), Erik Keiser (Wacky Cat/ Napoleon), Maria Knasel (Marie), Laurie McConnell (Roquefort/Abigail), Alex Meuret (Berlioz), and Ronan Ryan (Toulouse). The creative team for the production includes: Michael Hamilton (Direction), Ellen Isom (Choreography), Justin Smolik (Musical Direction), James Wolk (Scenic Design), Garth Dunbar (Costume Design), Matthew F. McCarthy (Lighting Design), Stuart M. Elmore

Les Miserables as well as in the Off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks. Giberson also recently has been seen as Liesl in STAGES’ 2012 production of The Sound of Music. New York Actor Dan Fenaughty makes his STAGES debut as Sir Evelyn Oakleigh. Regional credits include Murder Among Friends, Camelot, The 39 Steps, and A Murder Is Announced. Fenaughty also has voiced characters in short films and audio books. Rounding out the cast in alphabetical order are Craig Blake (Photographer/ Sailor Quartet), Brennan Caldwell (Purser), Jon Cooper (Fred/Sailor), Kari Ely (Mrs. Evangeline Harcourt), Lois Enders (Chastity), Morgan Amiel Faulkner (Passenger), John Flack (Captain), Gaby Gamache (Charity), Patrick Graver (FBI Agent/Sailor), TBA (Purity), Austin Hohnke (Henry T. Dobson/ Sailor/Passenger), Drew Humphrey (Reporter/Sailor Quartet), Ellen Isom (Old Lady in a Wheelchair/Passenger), Erik Keiser (Luke/Sailor Quartet), Chris Kotera (FBI Agent/Sailor Quartet/Passenger), Jonathan Kwock (John/Sailor), Whit Reichert (Elisha Whitney), Bronwyn Tarboton (Virtue), and Laura E. Taylor (Erma). The creative team for the production includes: Michael Hamilton (Direction), Stephen Bourneuf (Choreography), Lisa Campbell Albert (Musical Direction), James Wolk (Scenic Design), Brad Musgrove (Costume Design), Sean Savoie (Lighting Design), Stuart M. Elmore (Orchestral Design). The Full Monty (September 4 – October 4) stars New York Actor Will Ray as Jerry Lukowski, Broadway Actor Todd A. Horman

(Orchestral Design). Anything Goes (July 17 – August 16) stars Los Angeles Actress Julie Cardia as Reno Sweeney, Broadway Actor Jeffrey Alan Pew as Billy, and Broadway and St. Louis Actor Bob Amaral as Moonface Martin. Set sail on the S. S. American with a zany group of travelers, bound from New York to merry old England, where gangsters, socialites, and arrow-collar lads collide in a true tap-sensation from a by-gone era when travel was still fun and as unpredictable as the weather. This classic musical comedy from Broadway’s golden age features such meltingly romantic Cole Porter melodies as “I Get A Kick Out Of You,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “Easy To Love,” “You’re The Top,” and “Anything Goes.” Julie Cardia returns to STAGES, previously appearing in STAGES’ 2011 production of The Secret Garden and the 2009 production of Guys and Dolls. Other credits include the National Tours of Annie, The Wizard of Oz, and The Music Man: In Concert led by Shirley Jones. Also returning to STAGES is Jeffrey Alan Pew, who was last seen in STAGES’ 2011 production of A Chorus Line. Broadway and National Tour credits include Cinderella, First Wives Club, Billy Elliot, and The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Making his STAGES debut, Bob Amaral has performed on Broadway in Guys and Dolls, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, and The Lion King. Television guest appearances include “N.Y.P.D. Blue,” “Son of the Beach,” and “Any Day Now.” Also starring is Broadway Actress Heidi Giberson as Hope Harcourt. Giberson has performed on Broadway in Cinderella and

as Dave Bukatinsky, Broadway Actor James Ludwig as Harold Nichols, Broadway Actor Milton Craig Nealy as Noah “Horse” Simmons, New York Actor Chuck Ragsdale as Malcolm MacGregor, and New York Actor Adam Shonkwiler as Ethan Girard. A tentime Tony Award-nominee, The Full Monty recounts a moving story of six unemployed steelworkers who come up with a bold and unconventional way to make some muchneeded cash, after witnessing their wives go wild for a group of male strippers. In the process, they discover renewed self-esteem and the importance of family, friendship, and the very human desire to live life to the fullest. With razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizzazz, The Full Monty is musical theatre at its most heart-warming. Will Ray makes his STAGES debut as Jerry Lukowski. New York credits include Meet Me in St. Louis and Balls…The Musical. Ray also has appeared in the First National Tour of Little House on the Prairie: The Musical and as a featured soloist with orchestras around the world including the Cincinnati Pops, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Returning to STAGES, Todd A. Horman most recently was seen in the Broadway production of Sting’s The Last Ship and the First National Tour of Sister Act. Horman also has appeared on Broadway in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Urinetown. Other regional credits include The Full Monty, 1776, and Guys and Dolls. Making his STAGES debut, James Ludwig has appeared on Broadway in the original cast of Spamalot and the First National Tour of 101 Dalmatians. Other credits include

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the Off-Broadway productions of Two Point Oh, Blue Man Group, and John & Jen as well as a regional production of The Full Monty. Making his STAGES debut, Milton Craig Nealy has appeared on Broadway in Motown: The Musical, Caroline, or Change, Miss Saigon, and Five Guys Named Moe. Nealy also has performed at The Muny in Jesus Christ Superstar and recently returned in 2012 for Dreamgirls. Chuck Ragsdale makes his STAGES debut, returning to the role of Malcolm, which he recently played at Maine State Music Theatre and The Fulton Theatre in Lancaster, PA. Ragsdale also appeared in the original company for the National Tour of The 101 Dalmatians. Off-Broadway credits include Silence!, How to Save the World…, and The Ark. Adam Shonkwiler returns to STAGES, where he was last seen as Huck in STAGES’ 2010 production of Big River. Shonkwiler has appeared in the National Tour of Whistle Down the Wind and in regional productions of Red, Camelot, and Next Fall. Also starring is St. Louis Actress Zoe Vonder Haar as Jeanette Burmeister. A familiar face with St. Louis audiences, Vonder Haar has performed in over sixty productions at STAGES including Hello, Dolly!, Gypsy, Mame, and most recently starred as Louise in Always… Patsy Cline. Other credits include the First International Touring Company of A Chorus Line and numerous productions at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and The Muny. Rounding out the cast in alphabetical order are Leah Berry (Pam Lukowsi), Shawn Bowers (Jackson/Police Sergeant/Repo Man), Julie Cardia (Vicki Nichols), Kari Ely (Marge/Molly MacGregor), Laura Ernst (Delores/Power Jogger), Morgan Amiel Faulkner (Estelle Genovese/Dance Instructor), John Flack (Gary Bonasorte/Tony Giordano), Cody Heuer (Marty/Repo Man), Cole Hoefferle (Nathan Lukowski), Steve Isom (Reg Willoughby), Ian Paget (Buddy "Keno" Walsh), Whit Reichert (Power Jogger/Minister), David Sajewich (2nd Stripper/Teddy Slaughter), Angela Sapolis (Susan Hershey), April Strelinger (Joanie Lish), and Lindsie VanWinkle (Georgie Bukatinsky). The creative team for the production includes: Michael Hamilton (Direction), Stephen Bourneuf (Choreography), Lisa Campbell Albert (Musical Direction), James Wolk (Scenic Design), Garth Dunbar (Costume Design), Matthew F. McCarthy (Lighting Design), Stuart M. Elmore (Orchestral Design). STAGES St. Louis is the region's foremost not-for-profit company committed to preserving and advancing the art form of Musical Theatre through excellence in performance and education. In 2015, STAGES celebrates its 29th year of producing Broadway-quality theatre, presenting 144 performances from May through October to nearly 50,000 patrons, during its mainstage season. STAGES opened in 1987 with a budget of $50,000 and a part-time seasonal staff of eight. Today, the company employs a full-time staff of more than 25 overseeing a budget of nearly $4.7 million. During the performance season, an additional 150 actors and crew members bring the productions to life. STAGES professionals have produced 99 musicals, with over 3,250 performances, and during the 2014 season reached the milestone of over 1 million patrons. Annually, STAGES also produces its award-winning Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) production to encourage multiple generations to attend professional, live musical theatre together on family-friendly schedules. Subscriptions to the 2015 Season begin at just $99. Single tickets are on sale now and prices range from $20 - $57. STAGES performs in the intimate, 377-seat Robert G. Reim Theatre at the Kirkwood Civic Center, 111 South Geyer Road in St. Louis, MO. For more information or to purchase tickets call 314-8212407 or visit StagesStLouis.org. Each mainstage production will run for a total of five weeks with matinee and evening performances Tuesdays through Sundays. The Theatre for Young Audiences performs Wednesday through Sunday for four weeks. New York Casting is done by Scott Wojcik and Gayle Seay of Wojcik/Seay Casting.

Religion Religion briefs Police: Texas woman helped starve boy to rid him of 'demon'

DALLAS (AP) — Authorities say a woman who operated a church in her Dallas-area home helped starve a 2-year-old boy to rid him of a "demon," then held a ceremony to try to revive him. Balch Springs police said Tuesday that Araceli Meza encouraged the boy's parents to feed him only water for 25 days, then tried to "resurrect" him during a ceremony. Investigators believe the boy died but that his parents returned home to Mexico for the burial. Lt. Mark Mare says the 49-year-old Meza was charged Monday with injury to a child causing serious bodily injury by omission. She's being held on $100,000 bond and has no listed attorney. Police say they received a tip about a March 22 ceremony at the home to revive the American-born child.

LECLAIRE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1914 Esic Drive, Edwardsville, 656-0918 “Loving People to Jesus” Shane Taylor, Senior Minister John Bollinger, Student Minister Shawn Smith, Family Life Minister

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ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Hillsboro at North Buchanan in downtown Edwardsville 656-1929

Lawmaker looks to spur Indiana gay rights protections debate

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker is looking to force Republicans to vote on whether to extend protections for gays, lesbians and others under Indiana's nondiscrimination laws less than two weeks after the backlash over the religious objections law. The proposal calls for adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the non-discrimination sections of numerous state laws, including the Indiana civil rights law covering education, employment and housing. Democratic Rep. Ed DeLaney of Indianapolis says his proposal would get Indiana past the uproar over whether the religious objections law could have allowed discrimination. The Indiana House faces a Tuesday deadline to act on two bills that DeLaney wants non-discrimination language added to.

Center Grove Presbyterian 6279 Center Grove Rd., Edwardsville Phone: 656-9485 Worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Wed. Eve. Bible Study/Prayer, Choir Children & Youth Ministries Rev. Anthony J. Casoria, Pastor www.centergrove.org Presbyterian Church in America

ST. PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 3277 Bluff Rd. Edwardsville, IL 656-1500

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The Rev. Ralph N. McMichael Sunday Services: 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Church School standrews-edwardsville.com facebook.com/Standrews.Edwardsville

407 Edwardsville Rd. (Rt. 162) Troy, IL 62294 667-6241 Dennis D. Price, Pastor Sunday Worship: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 10:35 a.m. Wednesday Worship: 6:30 p.m.

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310 South Main, Edwardsville, 656-7498 Traditional Worship: 9:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship: 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Youth: 6:00 p.m. Dr. Brooks, Lead Minister Jeff Wrigley, Youth & Children’s Director

CHICAGO (AP) — Top elected officials, clergy members and Chicago-area Catholics have attended the funeral for Cardinal Francis George, who was remembered as a vigorous defender of Roman Catholic orthodoxy. About 1,200 people attended Thursday's funeral Mass at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral, which followed three days of visitation. Seattle Archbishop J. Peter Sartain said Cardinal George "was so utterly a Christian that no circumstance seemed inappropriate for him to give witness to Christ." George died last Friday at age 78 after a long fight with cancer. He retired last fall and was replaced by Archbishop Blase Cupich.

EDEN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

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903 N. Second Street Edwardville, IL 656-4330

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ST. PAUL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH of Rosewood Heights 10 N. Center Street East Alton

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Catholics say final farewell to Chicago's Cardinal George

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327 Olive Street • Edw, IL 656-0845 Steve Jackson, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship: 10:45 a.m. Wed. Early Morning Prayer: 5:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study: 7:00 p.m.

Republican legislative leaders say not enough time is left in the legislative session to tackle such a policy change.

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ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 110 N. Buchanan Edwardsville 656-6450 Very Reverend Jeffrey Goeckner

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Movies

QuickGlance Movie Reviews

"True Story"

Michael Finkel's journalism career, torpedoed by a partly fabricated story, had just bottomed out when a phone call came asking why a man accused of murdering his wife and three children in Oregon was identifying himself "Mike Finkel, New York Times." That was the identification Christian Longo gave the FBI when they arrested him in Mexico in February 2002 for the four Oregon homicides. The timing was, in a strange way, fortuitous for Finkel. His string of New York Times Magazine covers had come to an abrupt and scandalous end when it was discovered that his piece on Ivory Coast cocoa plantations invented a composite character. Finkel, nursing his wounds back at his Montana home, wrote to Longo in prison while he awaited trial: "At the same time that you were using my name, I lost my own." Their resulting meetings quickly led to a 2005 book, partly about Longo, partly a mea culpa for Finkel. Now it's a movie starring Jonah Hill as Finkel and James Franco as Longo. It's not the bromance you may have been expecting between the two, but it's a bromance nevertheless. "True Story" has its issues — neither Franco nor Hill, talented as they are, are suited to their parts — but its biggest problem is at its heart. In grafting Finkel's selfserving story of career revival onto a grisly tragedy, "True Story," though handsomely made, is entirely misguided. When the final credits dramatically inform us that Finkel never again wrote for the Times, the movie has laughably overestimated our sympathies for the disgraced reporter's resume. "True Story," the feature debut of the British theater director Rupert Goold, was clearly conceived as a way to play with truth versus fiction in storytelling (a favorite topic of Franco's). The film is its own dramatization of real events, of course, too. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language and some disturbing material." RUNNING TIME: 99 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.

"Ex Machina"

Cinema has always been fascinated by androids. From "Metropolis" to "Blade Runner," the juxtaposition of humans next to their artificial form has provided endless hours of stories that can be as exhilarating as they are poignant. Tough moral questions about consciousness and humanity go down easier when hidden under the glossy sheen of genre, after all. With so many now-classics preceding it, "Ex Machina" might seem like just the latest flavor in the android movie shop. And yet, without necessarily expanding on this well-trod territory or innovating contemporary science-fiction, by going deep on a simple construct, "Ex Machina" establishes itself as a unique and deeply unsettling psychological thriller that's both necessary and unforgettable. The construct in question: How good is this android? Writer-director Alex Garland in his feature debut tells the story with basically only three characters: Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson), the sharp programmer whose life is upended to spend a few days in a remote location with his company's billionaire CEO and brilliant recluse, Nathan (Oscar Isaac); and Nathan's creation, Ava (Alicia Vikander). Caleb thinks he's won a prize and a retreat with a genius. It's only when he arrives that Nathan tells him his real purpose is to advise Nathan on whether or not Ava passes the human or machine test. Nathan's home embodies the modern design ideal of organic architecture and he and Caleb discuss Ava as Schubert and Bach play faintly in the background. Big, fascinating ideas fly around at rapid speed, but "should" does not seem to be in their vocabulary. Garland builds a subtle tension by making everything

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slightly off, from the concrete, bunker-like bedrooms, to the occasional power-outages and the militaristic security methods. Caleb is never at ease and, as the audience's window into this strange world, neither are we. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "for graphic nudity, language, sexual references and some violence." RUNNING TIME: 108 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

"Child 44"

The best-selling novel "Child 44" by Tom Rob Smith runs well over 400 pages, and that's perhaps the first hint as to why the movie based on it seems to veer in 40 different directions. It's a political movie. It's a war film. It's a crime thriller. And suddenly, late in the proceedings, it becomes an action movie. At 137 minutes, the movie's also a good half-hour too long. It's as if director Daniel Espinosa and screenwriter Richard Price felt the need to include something from each of the book's pages. Ultimately, what we have left is a bloated, grim, underwhelming affair, which is unfortunate — because the movie starts out with a lot going for it. Besides the popular source material and the compelling backdrop of fear and repression in the Soviet Union under Josef Stalin, the film has an excellent cast starring the always interesting Tom Hardy as a self-questioning military hero, intelligence operative and amateur gumshoe. (It's worth noting that one opinion in Russia has already been registered: that of the government, which on Wednesday scrapped the film's release there, saying it distorts history and casts the Soviet Union as "a sort of Mordor, populated by physically and morally defective sub-humans, a bloodbath on screen involving Orcs and vampires.") After a sad prologue from his boyhood, we meet Leo Demidov (Hardy, sporting a very thick Russian accent) in World War II Berlin, where he becomes an accidental hero by virtue of being the one to raise his country's flag above the Reichstag. We then jump to 1953; Demidov is an officer in the MGB, the Soviet intelligence agency (and KGB forerunner), tasked with tracking down traitors. This is a world where, as one character notes, it can be "just our turn" to be denounced and arrested as a spy. And indeed, things turn difficult for Demidov when his MGB boss, Kuzman (Vincent Cassel) orders him to investigate his own wife, Raisa (a sensitive Noomi Rapace). RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America "for violence, some disturbing images, language and a scene of sexuality." RUNNING TIME: 137 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.

"Avengers: Age of Ultron"

It will surely stand as one of the most peculiar and possibly ironic entries in a director's filmography that in between Joss Whedon's two "Avengers" films there reads "Much Ado About Nothing": a low-budget, black-and-white Shakespeare adaption sandwiched between two of the most gargantuan blockbusters ever made. In "Avengers: Age of Ultron," Whedon (and Marvel's) sequel to the third highest grossing film of all-time, there is definitely aplenty ado-ing. Too much, certainly, but then again, we come to the Avengers for their clown-car excess of superheros, their colorful coterie of capes. What binds Whedon's spectacles with his Shakespeare are

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the quips, which sail in iambic pentameter in one and zigzag between explosions in the others. The original 2012 "Avengers" (which featured the rarest of superhero movie insults: "mewling quim") should have had more of them, and there's even less room in the massive — and massively overstuffed — "Age of Ultron" for Whedon's dry, self-referential wit. As a sequel, "Age of Ultron" could have amped up the brio. But it instead pushes further into emotionality and complexity, adding up to a full but not particularly satisfying meal of franchise building, and leaving only a bread-crumb trail of Whedon's banter to follow through the rubble. The action starts predictably with the Avengers, now assembled, assaulting a remote HYDRA base in the fictional, vaguely Eastern European snowy republic of Sokovia. They are a weaving force: Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth's Thor, Mark Ruffalo's Hulk, Chris Evans's Captain America, Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow and Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye. What "Age of Ultron" has going for it, as such references prove, is a sense of fun, a lack of self-seriousness that persists even when things start going kablooey — something not always evident in other faux-serious superhero films. (I'm looking at you, "Man of Steel.") RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "intense sequences of sci-fi action, violence and destruction." RUNNING TIME: 141 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

"The Age of Adaline"

Is it possible for a movie to be at once ludicrously silly and genuinely moving? That's the strange question you might find yourself asking while watching "The Age of Adaline," a romantic fantasy with surprising heft that will likely have you scoffing at one moment, then furtively wiping away a tear the next. It'll also have you marveling at the emotional resonance that a seasoned pro like Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn or Kathy Baker can bring to a supporting turn. Ford, in particular, takes what could have been a solid but unspectacular role and turns it into the film's highlight — and perhaps one of his better performances in years. It's no accident that the poignancy of Ford's performance comes from his evocation, as a middle-aged father, of both the pleasure and pain that aging brings — both the wellearned wisdom and the inevitable regrets. The entire film, directed by Lee Toland Krieger, is about age and our common assumption that younger is always better. Not so fast, the film is telling us. Smooth, unwrinkled skin and ungraying hair isn't everything. Of course, when that skin and hair belongs to gorgeous Blake Lively, it's not easy to have much sympathy at first. Lively grows on you gradually in the role of Adaline, a young woman with a big secret. We first meet her as she's arranging for a new identity, fake passports and all. Back in her apartment, we see hints that she's not all she seems: fraying, sepia photographs, or a dusty old manual typewriter. Turns out that Adaline, though we're in the present time, was born in 1908. She married, had a daughter, lost her husband and then, at 29, almost drowned when a car accident landed her in frigid waters. Somehow, a scientific process involving a bolt of lightning both revived her heart and, yes, stopped her from aging. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America "for a suggestive comment." RUNNING TIME: 112 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.

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Associated Press

In this image released by Lionsgate, Gary Oldman appears in a scene from the film, "Child 44."

"Child 44" feels like 44 movies By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press The best-selling novel "Child 44" by Tom Rob Smith runs well over 400 pages, and that's perhaps the first hint as to why the movie based on it seems to veer in 40 different directions. It's a political movie. It's a war film. It's a crime thriller. And suddenly, late in the proceedings, it becomes an action movie. At 137 minutes, the movie's also a good half-hour too long. It's as if director Daniel Espinosa and screenwriter Richard Price felt the need to include something from each of the book's pages. Ultimately, what we have left is a bloated,

grim, underwhelming affair, which is unfortunate — because the movie starts out with a lot going for it. Besides the popular source material and the compelling backdrop of fear and repression in the Soviet Union under Josef Stalin, the film has an excellent cast starring the always interesting Tom Hardy as a self-questioning military hero, intelligence operative and amateur gumshoe. (It's worth noting that one opinion in Russia has already been registered: that of the government, which on Wednesday scrapped the film's release there, saying it distorts history and casts the Soviet Union as "a sort of Mordor, populated by physically and morally defective sub-humans, a bloodbath on screen involving Orcs and

vampires.") After a sad prologue from his boyhood, we meet Leo Demidov (Hardy, sporting a very thick Russian accent) in World War II Berlin, where he becomes an accidental hero by virtue of being the one to raise his country's flag above the Reichstag. We then jump to 1953; Demidov is an officer in the MGB, the Soviet intelligence agency (and KGB forerunner), tasked with tracking down traitors. This is a world where, as one character notes, it can be "just our turn" to be denounced and arrested as a spy. And indeed, things turn difficult for Demidov when his MGB boss, Kuzman (Vincent Cassel) orders him to investigate his own wife, Raisa (a sensitive

Noomi Rapace). At the same time, Demidov has hit on something disturbing: The young son of a colleague has been killed by the train tracks. Demidov knows from seeing the body — naked, and sliced up — that the boy was murdered, but he's ordered to tell the family it was a train accident. Why? Because in Stalin's worker's paradise, murder doesn't exist; it only exists in decadent capitalist societies. Demidov doesn't have time to investigate further in Moscow because, having refused to denounce his own wife, he's roused from bed and exiled along with Raisa to a far-off outpost, where he's given a filthy room and an unglamorous job under a mercurial boss (Gary Oldman, welcome but underused).

"Avengers" has enough for fans, everyone else By MOIRA Macdonald Seattle Times Tw o k i n d s o f v i e w e r s w i l l be headed to Joss Whedon’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron”: the comic fans, watching closely to see how precisely the movie hones to Marvel-set characters and conventions, and the rest of us, who just want to see some well-crafted mayhem and some funny banter. Speaking as a member of the latter group (don’t ask me to tell you what “vibranium” is), I can tell you that the film delivers; it’s big, it’s often dazzling and it’s good fun. If it at times feels a bit familiar ... well, the original “Avengers” movie was pretty terrific, and there’s only so much new that Whedon can bring this time to the saving-the-world-in-

high-tech-outfits thing. Some fresh faces, of course, turn up. The villain Ultron, who’s naturally out to destroy the world, is a tall, spindly and thoroughly evil robot, introduced intriguingly by a trippy waterfall/kaleidoscope of tiny squares and screens. He’s voiced in oiled-metal tones by James Spader, as all evil robots should be. We meet a pair of new Avengers in the form of twin siblings Pietro (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) Maximoff, aka Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch. In the cogent words of Agent Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders), “he’s fast and she’s weird,” and I quite enjoyed the way Pietro rather precisely cracks his neck before entering battle, and how Wanda employs her deliciously evil grin. And we learn that one of

our Avengers has a rather idyllic home life, with a wife (Linda Cardellini) who gets to deliver perhaps the greatest Understanding Spouse line of dialogue ever: “You know I support your avenging.” But as before, the greatest fun is in watching the original Avengers, all fine actors who’ve made the characters their own. Robert Downey Jr. continues to play Tony Stark/Iron Man like improvisational jazz; his little, just-for-himself “yea!” upon finding a secret door is priceless. Chris Hemsworth’s fish-out-of-water Thor continues to occupy his own world, except for a throwaway moment near the end where he notes, perplexedly, “I’m running out of things to say!” And romance blooms, sort of, between Mark Ruffalo’s melancholy

Bruce Banner/Hulk and Scarlett Johansson’s cool Natasha/Black Widow. This relationship seems the very definition of a bad idea, but it’s irresistible, particularly when the two flirt to the strains of a big band playing “I Can’t Get Started.” (Hey, we non-comic-book fans have our own weaknesses, er, Kryptonite.) E l s e w h e re , w o r l d s c o l l i d e , buildings collapse and havoc is wreaked — all in impressive if slightly video-gamey 3D. (Odd how 3D can make a movie on a giant screen seem both larger and smaller, simultaneously. It’s also being released in 2D, and I suspect would still be quite satisfying.) “Age of Ultron” is as good as it needs to be, and often better, and it ends (stick around through the first phase of the final credits) with a hint of

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what’s coming next. I’m hoping, though, for a bit more of a jolt next time with “Avengers: Infinity War,” a two-parter due in 2018 and 2019, rather than familiar pleasures. ••• Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Aaron TaylorJohnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, Stellan Skarsgard, James Spader, Samuel L. Jackson. Written and directed by Joss Whedon, based on the Marvel comic book series. 141 minutes. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action, violence and destruction, and for some suggestive comments.

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Above, the Kurt's BLT at Richard's on Main, a BLT with a fried egg added to it accompanied by a side of cheese fries. The sign on the street in Peoria.

Richard's on Main in Peoria By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge Annually I take a trip with friends to Peoria to check out the Class 3A and 4A IHSA boys' basketball state tournament. While the basketball is the priority of the trip, there are also ample opportunities to check out the local eats, which has become equally important. Always looking for that hidden gem in Peoria, this year we came across Richard's on Main. Located at 311 Main St., Richard's is in downtown Peoria in the basement of the historic Apollo Theater which was constructed in 1914. Richard's was established in 2001. A sign in front of the Apollo directs you down some stairs to Richard's and once inside you realize how big it is. There is a large bar with plenty of booths around it for patrons to eat and then there is another room with even more table seating. It's a huge place with ample space for big dinner parties, which was good seeing that there were six of us on our visit. The menu is extensive, with selections varying from pizza, to burgers and sandwiches to steaks, a little bit for everybody. There weren't too many quirky options, it was fairly traditional, but I did find one sandwich that stood out to me so of course that's what I ordered. My selection was named the Kurt's BLT. It was simply your classic bacon, lettuce and tomato served on Texas toast, but with a unique twist. At Richard's they do something I've never seen before, they add — wait for it — a fried egg to the Kurt's BLT. This little addition is a game changer for the BLT, what a great spike in taste for a classic sandwich. It was outstanding.

To accompany my BLT I went with an order of cheese fries. I chose the cheese fries because Richard's isn't shy on bragging about them. As a matter of fact they are listed on the menu as “The BEST Cheese Fries.” I think Richard's is taking quite a leap to say that. They were good, but weren't spectacular and not distinguishable from other cheese fries I've eaten before. The skin is left on the fries there and they boast of the “zesty” cheese sauce. I frankly didn't think there was much zesty about the cheese sauce. I couldn't taste a kick of any kind. As for the rest of my group, my

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buddy Andy's order stood out above the rest. Andy decided to check out the pizza selections, going with the white garlic, which was comprised of a garlic butter sauce, sausage and onions. The dough is made in-house at Richard's, too. It looked delicious and Andy raved about the taste. But what had me most fired up about Richard's was the dessert menu. I'm not normally much of a dessert guy, but from time to time something catches my eye and Richard's found the key to my gut in the blonde brownie. Andy had to

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order one also. This tantalizing treat includes a piping hot chocolate chip blonde brownie topped with a couple s c o o p s o f v a n i l l a i c e c re a m , whipped cream and chocolate sauce. Need I say more? I had to wipe the drool off my keyboard just writing about it. It was fantastic. Perusing the rest of the menu, there were some other standout selections in my opinion. On the appetizer menu there were mini corn dogs, fried green beans and fried cauliflower to name a few. T h e re a re s o m e c o o l s a l a d

choices, like the coconut shrimp salad, the grilled salmon salad, the grilled tuna salad and the grilled steak salad among others. All are garden salads served with the before mentioned meats. The steak salad has ribeye steak in it. The smothered beef sandwich sounded good to me, with deli sliced roast beef, topped with sauteed onions and mushrooms, smothered in mozzarella cheese and served on a hoagie. I was really intrigued by the reuben pizza with 1,000 island dressing, sauerkraut and corned beef on a pizza. It sounds weird, but delicious. There was also the taco pizza with seasoned beef, onion, tomato, lettuce, cheddar cheese and tortilla chips that sounded interesting. There are also filet mignon and ribeye steak selections, grilled tuna and salmon steaks, grilled chicken breasts and pork chops on the menu. Richard's offers a horseshoe also, with your choice of meat. It even offers corned beef, pork tenderloin and steak as choices — oh and best of all — bacon. You can take the Clydesdale Challenge if you dare with a half pound each of hamburger, ham, turkey and chicken strips served on seven slices of Texas toast with two pounds of fries and two pounds of cheese sauce. Eat it in 45 minutes and get a free T-shirt and your picture on the wall of fame. Check out Richard's on the web at www.richardsonmain.com to see the rest of what it has to offer. Overall, Richard's was a nice place to eat, not too expensive. For my BLT, fries and dessert I paid around $15. It passes the test as a place to visit when you gotta eat.

Dining Delights The Ege's own Bill Roseberry, famous for his You Gotta' Eat restaurant reviews, has put together his thoughts on a number of local eateries. Enjoy. Unkle Munkey's Coin Club 1027 Century Dr. Edwardsville This is the place to be, great food, great beer selections and an outstanding group of old school video games to help you revisit your youth. Check out the chicken wings, they are some of the best around, and the buffalo chicken pizza is the bomb with slice of celery on top and drizzled with ranch dressing. Don't miss out on playing an original pong arcade game while you're there either. Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill 215 Harvard Dr. Edwardsville Be prepared to wait when you visit this new hot spot in Edwardsville, but it's worth it. Make sure to check out the gator bites, they are fantastic. It's alligator meat fried in a corn meal breading. The catfish fillets are fried in the same corn meal breading and equally as good. There are also gator tacos and don't miss “Crabby Monday's Crab Leg Special.” A little pricey though. Chubby's Warehouse Bar & Grille 1022 E. Broadway Alton Cheap and delicious. The burgers are fantastic here and extremely affordable. They also have a good buffalo chicken sandwich and good tacos. Maybe the best thing they offer is their sweet corn nuggets, you can't go wrong with them. It's cash only so make sure you grab some before you go. Only knock is the service could be a little friendlier.

Soulard If you like quirky and eclectic twists on Mexican fare then this is the place for you. There are great tacos and burritos like the Brah'rito with carne asada and chipotle bacon. It is freakin' huge, too. They also have torta selections on the menu and a cool carne asada fries choice in the appetizers. Good beer selections there also. Huddle Bar & Grill 1101 Caseyville Rd. Suite J Caseyville It may look like your average bar, but get a load of the menu and quickly find out it's not. The food is definitely worth a visit. Steak night is a definite time to go. Get a New York strip steak and potato for $9.99. Check out the peanut butter bacon burger, the asparagus in balsamic sauce and the sweet potato fries drizzled with honey, all are delicious choices. Strange Donuts 2709 Sutton Blvd. Maplewood An aptly named donut shop, it is one of the weirdest places you may ever eat, but weird doesn't mean it's not good. Check out the strangers, which are daily collaborations with other local restaurants. The bacon maple donut and the gooey butter donut are always on the menu and always fantastic choices.

If you like calzones and creativity in your food then put this on your food bucket list. They stuff just about anything you can think of inside a calzone, including eggs, salami, pineapples, figs, chorizo, eggplant and zucchini to name a few. Good sauce selections served on the side. Great craft beers available also. Pirronne’s Pizzeria 1775 Washington St. Florissant The pizza here is amazing. They use provel cheese and have a slew of ingredients to go on top of their thin crust pies. During the day they have a great buffet lunch special, which also has a salad bar and soups and appetizers. Frank’s Restaurant 132 West Macarthur Dr. Cottage Hills It is an extensive menu with all kinds of choices, including breakfast selections, sandwiches, steaks, fish, pasta dishes and it’s cheap. Did I mention that it’s cheap?

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1860’s Hardshell Café and Saloon 1860 S. 9th St., St. Louis Soulard A great place to get some Cajun and Creole food and have a good time to boot. It’s split into two sides, with the dining area on one end with great items like crab legs, gumbo, po’ boy sandwiches, red beans and rice and wonderful crab cakes. The other half of the building offers a full bar and live entertainment.

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Edwardsville This hidden little corner Italian restaurant deserves some love. It offers a quaint dining experience in its small setting, great for a date night or low key dinner. The fettuccine carbonara is really tasty and the salads are fantastic. Check out the fried portabella mushrooms on the appetizer menu, too.

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Wo r l d - r e n o w n e d r e c o r d i n g a r t i s t s , Ye s a n d To t o , t o d a y announced they will join forces this summer for a co-headlining North American tour. Among the world’s most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, Grammy Award winning Yes has sold nearly 40 million albums in a career that has so far spanned more than four decades. YES continues with its tradition of symphonic progressive rock that remains timelessly fresh and innovative. Since its founding in 1968, Yes has created much of rock history’s most important music, including iconic pieces like ‘Roundabout,’ 'Close to the Edge,’ ‘I’ve Seen All Good People,’ “Owner of a Lonely Heart,’ ‘Starship Trooper,’ and countless others. Its albums, including ‘Fragile,’ ‘Close to the Edge,’ ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans,’ and ‘90125,’ have been certified multi-platinum, doubleplatinum, platinum, and more by the RIAA. Yes continues to inspire millions of musicians, fans, and music lovers around the world. “We’re thrilled to be hitting the road with Toto. Yes have always been big fans of Toto’s music, and we think the fans are going to really enjoy seeing both of us together,” says Yes co-founder and bassist, Chris Squire. Few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of Toto. As individuals, the band members can be heard on an astonishing 5000 albums that together amass a sales history of a half a billion albums. Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the performances with more than 200 Grammy nominations. With over 35 years together and thousands of credits and accolades to their names, Toto remains one of the top selling touring and recording acts in the world. They recently released their first new studio album in ten years – TOTO XIV which debuted last week Top 10 in nine countries around the world. Prior to the tour with Yes, Toto are embarking on a European headline arena tour with appearances at key festivals. The concert is scheduled Wednesday, August 19, 2 at The Family Arena in St. Charles. Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office or online at www.metrotix.com. Prices: $103 (Gold Circle), $88 (Floor), $68 (Lower Level), $43 (Upper Level) To charge by phone call MetroTix at 314-534-1111. For help purchasing accessible seating, please call The Family Arena ADA Hotline at 636896-4234. Please call The Family Arena event hotline at 636-896-4242 for more information, or visit our web site at www.familyarena.com.

Cetera to appear in St. Charles

Grammy Award winning singer/ songwriter, Peter Cetera has had two distinct musical careers. From 1968 thru 1986 Peter was the singer, songwriter, and bass player for the legendary rock group “Chicago”. In his time with the

group, they recorded 18 of the most memorable albums of a generation, including such hits as “If You Leave Me Now”, “Hard to Say I’m Sorry”, “Baby What a Big Surprise”, “You’re the Inspiration”, “Stay the Night”, “Love Me Tomorrow”, “Happy Man”, “Feeling Stronger Every Day” and “Along Comes a Woman”. A solo artist since 1986, Peter has recorded 10 time-honored CD’s including his #1 hits, the Academy Award nominated song “The Glory of Love” from the hit movie “The Karate Kid II”, “The Next Time I Fall” with Amy Grant, “Feels Like Heaven” with Chaka Kahn", “After All” with Cher from the motion picture “Chances Are”, “No Explanation” from the mega hit film, “Pretty Woman” and the unforgettable “Restless Heart”. Peter is currently touring with his 7 piece electric band, “The Bad Daddy’s” and still enjoys performing his timeless hits which continue to touch the lives of so many people worldwide. Cetera will appear Friday, June 12 at The Family Arena in St. Charles. Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Box Office or online at www.metrotix.com. Prices: $68 (Gold Circle), $58 (Floor), $48 (Lower Level), $38 (Upper Level) To charge by phone call MetroTix at 314-534-1111. For help purchasing accessible seating, please call The Family Arena ADA Hotline at 636896-4234.

girl-bird, will be featured. Oh, the places each member of the family will go during this special performance! Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 3pm Beethoven’s New Groove During the final Family Concert of the season, audiences will discover how a change in rhythm makes for a change in style, even the da-dada-daaaa of Beethoven! Modern twists on familiar classical favorites will be heard, including selections from Beethoven’s Fifth and Ninth symphonies. Subscriptions are now available for the 2015-2016 Family Concert series. Order on-line at stlsymphony.org, by phone at 314534-1700 or in person at the Powell Hall Box Office, 718 N. Grand Boulevard, St. Louis. The St. Louis Symphony Family Concerts are presented by PNC Arts Alive.

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Electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling, will take her critically acclaimed live show on the road with her highly anticipated North American 2015 Summer Tour. The multi-city trek, which kicks off on May 21st in Vancouver, will include stops at Denver ’s historic Red Rocks Amphitheater on May 28th, Chicago’s prestigious Chicago Theater on June 5th, New York’s Central Park Summerstage on June 17th, Electric Forest Festival in Rothbury, MI on June 27th, and the Greek Theater in Los Angeles on August 17th. Lindsey’s last US tour sold over 100,000 headline tickets and nearly 200,000 headline tickets worldwide. Stirling will appear at The Fox Theatre in St. Louis on June 24.

Tickets are $89.50, $69.50, $49.50, $44.50, $39.50, $29.50, $19.50 and are on sale online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. The tour will continue to support Lindsey’s critically acclaimed sophomore album Shatter Me, which according to Neilson, was the #1 and #2 best-selling Electronic album in 2014. Released on April 29, 2014 via Lindsey’s own label Lindseystomp Records, Shatter Me debuted at #2 on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart, #1 on the iTunes Album Chart, and spent an impressive 21 weeks straight at the #1 spot on the Billboard Classical Album Chart. With nearly a quarter million copies sold in the US to date, Shatter Me marks the highest charting independently distributed album on the Billboard 200 since Garth Brooks’ “Blame It All on My Roots.”

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Symphony announces Family Concerts

The St. Louis Symphony is pleased to announce its Family Concert line-up for the 2015-2016 season. Each performance is designed with family entertainment in mind with the season featuring collaborations with two of the city’s best known cultural institutions and Forest Park neighbors: the Saint Louis Zoo and Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 3pm Hoot & Howl at Powell Following the success of its first partnership concert last season, the St. Louis Symphony is pleased to team up once again with the Saint Louis Zoo for some Halloween fun! This performance will feature classical music that goes boo, along with nocturnal creatures from the zoo. Selections will include Night on Bald Mountain from Fantasia and John Williams’ Hedwig’s Theme from the Harry Potter films. Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 3pm Tales of Shakespeare To g e t h e r w i t h S h a k e s p e a re Festival St. Louis, the STL Symphony introduces mixes words and characters from Shakespeare’s plays with music that tells the stories. Expect magic, mischief, music and lots of laughs during this special theatrical performance pairing actors from Shakespeare Festival St. Louis with the orchestra on stage at Powell Hall. Tales of Shakespeare is part of the Symphony’s Shakespeare Festival in February and March. Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 3pm The Zany World of Dr. Seuss The literary world of Dr. Seuss is brought to life through music during this imaginative, lighthearted musical adventure. Some of the author ’s most beloved characters, including The Sneetches and Gertrude McFuzz, the loveable

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Alton Memorial Hospital is excited to welcome Dr. Mark Johnson to our campus. Dr. Johnson is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist. He treats children and adolescents with a variety of pediatric cardiac conditions including congenital heart disease, cardiovascular disease, cardiac transplantation, hypertension, renal transplantation and balloon therapy. He has special interest in echocardiography. Dr. Johnson earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins Medical School and completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Colorado Health Science Center in Denver. He completed a fellowship in pediatric cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Johnson is board certified in pediatric cardiologyy and pediatrics, and is on the medical staff at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. He is consistentlyy recognized in the “The Best Doctors in America” list.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT Patients and families please call 800.678.KIDS (5437). Physicians please call 800.678.HELP (4357).

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Music Tuning in The Sheldon to host Alarm Will Sound

The Sheldon presents Alarm Will Sound (AWS), with special guest Syna So Pro, Thursday, May 28 at 8 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. The cutting edge chamber group will perform works from the first year of Alarm System, a program that brings musical artists from diverse and unexpected backgrounds together with AWS to create new music. The goal of the project is to expand the circle of those who collaborate with AWS, and those who can contribute their ideas to the new-music world. In this year of Alarm System, the group has worked with jazz/funk virtuoso John Medeski, Icelandic p ro d u c e r / e n g i n e e r / c o m p o s e r Valgeir Sigurðsson, and St. Louis producer/musician Adult Fur. Alarm Will Sound will perform world premieres by these artists at this concert, as well as “Carmen Arcadiae Mechanicae Perpetuum” by Sir Harrison Birtwistle, an incredibly powerful evocation of the song of a mechanical bird. Opening act Syna So Pro is onewoman-band Syrhea Conaway, a self-described “experimental pop” artist who uses looping technology to create a symphonic sound comprised of guitar, bass, keys, violin and more. Tickets for Alarm Will Sound’s performance on May 28 at 8 p.m. are $20 orchestra/$15 balcony, and are on sale now through MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or at TheSheldon.org. Alarm Will Sound’s performances in St. Louis are part of a regional effort that began in 2010 when the group became the resident ensemble at the Mizzou International Composers Festival in Columbia (MICF). Through their continuing involvement with the MICF, they forged a relationship with the Festival’s sponsors, philanthropist Jeanne Sinquefield and the Sinquefield Charitable Foundation, t hat l e d t o t h e F o u n d a t i o n ’s sponsorship of the group’s performances in Columbia and St. Louis.

Alabama Shakes to appear at The Fox

KPNT 105.7 The Point Welcomes & The Pageant & Steve Litman Present is excited to announce Alabama Shakes with special guest Father John Misty live at the Fabulous Fox Theatre Thursday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $75, $45, $35, $30 and $25 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Sound & Color is the eagerly anticipated follow-up to the Shakes’ 2012 debut Boys & Girls, which earned the group three Grammy nominations, including a nod for Best New Artist. The gold-certified album’s breakthrough paved the way for the Shakes—Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, bassist Zac Cockrell, drummer Steve Johnson, and touring keyboard players Ben Tanner and Paul Horton—to become one of the most celebrated live acts in the world, as they delivered unforgettable performances everywhere from Saturday Night Live to the main stages of such festivals as Bonnaroo and Glastonbury. The album’s twelve songs reveal a band honed by years on the road, and drawing from a wide range of influences. The bluesy groove of “Shoegaze” or the garage-rock freakout on “The Greatest” give way to the psychedelic space jam “Gemini.” The gently swaying, chiming title song opens the album with what Howard calls “more of a visual thing, I think of this whole scene going on,” then explodes into the urgent, tightly-coiled funk of “Don’t Wanna Fight.” Long instrumental intros and passages create hazy atmosphere, and then the intensity of Howard’s vocals snaps everything back into riveting focus. The songs were written during breaks in the grueling touring schedule of a young band, sometimes by the members together and sometimes by Howard working alone at her home studio. She notes that there were several dedicated writing periods during the past year, but that “sometimes I wasn’t

dedicating enough time, so I’d bingewrite, sit in the basement and work for 18 hours for five days straight.” When the Shakes began recording at Nashville’s Sound Emporium studio, Blake Mills—a young guitar wizard who has previously helmed sessions by Sara Watkins and Sky Ferriera, and played alongside everyone from Norah Jones and the Dixie Chicks to Lana Del Ray and Kid Rock—came on board as a co-producer to help harness all of the different ideas. With Sound & Color, Alabama Shakes prove that the response to Boys & Girls was no fluke. Expanding on the soulful bluesrock base that made their name, they defy predictable expectations and map an exciting, surprising, and innovative new direction. As they prepare to return to the road, what shines through is a sense of pride and self-assuredness—feelings not often associated with the alwaystricky sophomore album. The show is presented by The Pageant & Steve Litman Presents.

throughout the U.S. and across Canada before concluding November 4 in Philadelphia, PA. Tickets are on saleat www.thewho.com. “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour is being presented by AEG Live. The Who will perform in St. Louis at the Scottrade Center on May 7. Set lists on these shows will take their audience on an “Amazing Journey” through The Who’s entire career, from the band’s early days to classic albums including WHO’S NEXT, TOMMY, QUADROPHENIA, MY GENERATION and LIVE AT LEEDS, through the present day. Citi is the official credit card of “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets for the U.S. dates beginning Monday, October 13 at 10:00 AM through Citi’s Private Pass Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass. com. Exclusive VIP packages for the “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour includes reserved tickets with amazing seats, special access to THE WHO’S VIP preshow soundcheck, pre-show VIP parties, autographed limited edition memorabilia and much more. Additional details on tickets and VIP packages can be found at www. thewho.com. In addition, $1 from each ticket sold on “THE WHO HITS The Who, one of rock’s most 50!” tour will benefit Teen Cancer legendary and defining bands, will America (www.teencanceramerica. celebrate their 50-year legacy when org). “From the band’s first hit single ‘I they bring their “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour to North America in 2015. Can’t Explain’ to pioneering the rock “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour will kick opera with Tommy, The Who is one of off its spring run April 15 in Tampa, the most influential and storied bands FL and include 20 stops throughout of our time,” said Jennifer Breithaupt, the east before wrapping May 30 in SVP of Entertainment Marketing for Forest Hills, NY. The fall leg will Citi. “This will be one of the most launch September 14 in San Diego, anticipated tours of 2015 and we CA and begin with west coast dates are delighted to be able to offer Citi

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cardmembers early access to see this legendary band perform.” The classic songs fans can expect to hear on “THE WHO HITS 50!” tour will appear on the band’s forthcoming WHO HITS 50! collection. Set for an October 27, 2014 release on Geffen/ Universal Music Enterprises (UMe), this definitive collection of THE WHO’s greatest tracks--from their very first recordings as The High Numbers right up to the present day with the brand new track “Be Lucky”-is being released to coincide with the band’s 50th anniversary tour. The show--described by Pete Townsend as--“Hits, Picks, Mixes and Misses” will see the band play all their classic anthems as well as tackling deeper cuts from their catalog. PETE TOWNSHEND commented, “ Tr y i n g t o s t a y y o u n g . N o t wearing socks. Growing a great big Woodcutter's beard. Might even wear a check shirt on stage and get a tattoo of a Union Jack. Always a fashion victim. But under no illusions. We are what we are, and extremely good at it, but we're lucky to be alive and still touring.” THE WHO have sold over 100 million records since forming in 1964; they brought together four different personalities and in effect produced a musical hurricane. Each of them was a pioneer. Wildman drummer Keith Moon beat his kit with a chaotic elegance; stoic bassist John Entwistle held down the center with the melodic virtuosity of a solo guitarist; raging intellectual Pete Townshend punctuated the epic universality of his songs with the windmill slamming of his fingers across his guitar strings; and Roger Daltrey roared above it all with an impossibly virile macho swagger.

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Garage Sale 1505 Stonebrooke Edwardsville. Friday, 5/8, 8a-3p, Sewing machine, Breyer horses, Precious Moments, Legos, pictures, purses, bread machine, books, clothes & more. Too much to list!

Moving Sale 211 Clay Street Edwardsville (In Rear) Sat. 05/09, 9a-2p Ping pong table, stereo, albums, childrens books/stuffed animals/toys, softball equipment, bunk bed frame, misc.

Moving/Yard Sale 38 Waterford Dr Glen Carbon Fri. 05/08, 5p-8p Sat. 05/09, 8a-1p; Bedroom furniture, refrigerator, living room furniture and much more!

NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE Old Poag Rd just past St. Louis St. Fri 5/8 4pm-7pm & Sat 5/9 8am-3pm

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OAKLAWN ESTATES SUBDIVISION GARAGE SALES GLEN CARBON (Hwy 159 turn east on Glen Crossing Road, left onto Oaklawn) Friday, 05/08 11:00AM-5:00PM Saturday, 05/09 7:00AM-1:00PM 5 Familes; furniture, art work, lamps, home decor including PB teen bedding & curtains for girl and boy, housewares, clothing for men, women, teen & children, toys, Fresh Park skateboard ramps, Trek 3700 bicycle, Verde BMX bicycle and misc.

PRAIRIETOWN YARD SALES SATURDAY, 05/09, 8:00A.M. - 2:00P.M. RAIN OR SHINE 20+ Houses 159 N. toward Bunker Hill, Right on Renken Something for Everyone!

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EXQUISITE 4BR/BA home in Ebbets Field. Open flr plan. Granite counters, SS appliances, screened porch and finished LL. $567,500 EDW PR102158

3BR/2BA brick ranch. Many updates, first floor laundry, beautiful fireplaces. Great price. $95,900 TROY PR102278

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