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Hot Summer Nights page 13

You Gotta Eat page 24

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The blues in St. Louis National museum now open.

11 "The Family Fang" A look at dysfunction.

12 Miniature Fantasy Museum displays tiny castle.

13 Hot Summer Nights Fun at the Lake of the Ozarks.

19 In the Windy City Chicago Blues Festival set.

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24 You Gotta Eat One World Cafe in Peoria

Friday May 13___________ • 15th Annual Art On the Square, Belleville Public Square, (Belleville) • Miranda Lambert, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Pat Martino Trio, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• Har Mar Superstar, w/Solid Gold, Catsax, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Andersonponty Band, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Red- A Tribute to Sammy Hagar, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

To d d M a s t e r s o n , C i c e r o ' s , University City, Doors 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

• Chapers EP Release Show, w/ Embracer, Mocklove, Yearlong Hours, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 • Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 • Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 • Yentl, Jewish Community Center, Creve Coeur, 8:00 p.m. to

10:00 p.m., Runs until June 21, 2016 • Tennessee Williams Festival, Grand Center, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m • CAM Summer xhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 • Kiss Me Kate, Ivory Theater, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 15, 2016 • Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 • A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 • Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016

Saturday May 14___________ • 15th Annual Art On the Square, Belleville Public Square, (Belleville) • Boeing presents 2016 Spirit of St. Louis Airshow and STEM Expo, Spirit of St. Louis Airport, Chesterfield, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Brian Owens, The Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.

• Pat Martino Trio, Jazz at the

Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• T h u n d e rh e a d : T h e R u s h Experience, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Pavlov's Dog, Wildey Theater, Edwardsville, 8:00 p.m.

• Grind- An Alice In Chains Tribute, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Pepperland- The Beatles Revue, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:30 p.m.

• Muuy Biien, w/(TBA), The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

• Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 • Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 • Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 • Yentl, Jewish Community Center, Creve Coeur, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until June 21, 2016 • Tennessee Williams Festival, Grand Center, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m • CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 • Kiss Me Kate, Ivory Theater, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 15, 2016

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National museum now open downtown

By TOM UHLENBROCK Missouri Division of Tourism

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hile impressive exhibits fill the new National Blues Museum, one of the simplest is guaranteed to bring a smile.

Next to the display paying homage to Chuck Berry is an image of the artist on a sequence of small photos that flip rapidly when a button is pushed. The animated Berry does his famous duck walk across a stage. Press the button to the left, and he duck walks on back.

Jacqueline Dace, interpretative manager of the museum, pointed out a couple of other interesting tidbits about the display that features a red-sequined outfit and red guitar in front of a large photo of Berry in action.

“You’ll notice that the sequins are worn off of the shirt by his guitar strap,” she said. “And the guitar is the same one he’s holding on the cover of his autobiography.”

The National Blues Museum opened April 2 in a renovated department store building in the city’s downtown business district. The museum retains some of the marble tile floors, ornate light fixtures and huge columns from its previous life.

The $14-million museum features 14,000 square feet of displays, plus a performance stage in a nightclub setting that will host local and national acts. There is a full-service bar, and the popular Sugarfire Smoke House has an outlet next door.

While other blues museums focus on a single artist or region, the new museum takes visitors on a musical journey that begins when the slaves arrive from Africa and bring the rhythms that spread from the Mississippi Delta up river, back overseas and throughout the world.

In the three-minute introductory video, Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin explains how the music sparked the British Invasion that brought the Beatles, Rolling Stones and other English acts to America.

“In the U.K, we were transfixed by the Mississippi Delta and the poetry that came out of it,” Plant says.

St. Louis is the perfect place for the national museum, Dace said, because the migration of black musicians from the South headed up Highway 61 to St. Louis. Some stayed, and some ventured on to Kansas City and Chicago.  “The blues were coming out and creating a whole new genre that was not there before,” she said. “These were not people who were supposed to have emotions, to have souls. It came out in spirituals and gospel music and grew into the blues. They found their voice.

“Many people came to St. Louis and went further north, and kind of redefined the music as they went along. But in order to get to a wider audience, you had to come through St. Louis.”

The museum earned a rave review from one of those enshrined. Bonnie Raitt was performing in St. Louis and got a sneak preview.

She told her sold-out audience: “I visited your new National Blues Museum this afternoon. It’s killer.”

The Great Migration A tour of the museum, which is housed on a single floor of the cavernous building, starts with an interactive feature that is destined to be a favorite. Visitors sign in, write their own lyrics on a screen and then add musical riffs at different stations as they explore the exhibits.

“You add guitar, harmonica, piano, then mix it all up,” Dace said. “They compose their own song, and it is emailed to them.”

The Jug Band Room is sure to be another hit, especially with the kids. Inside a small studio, visitors play the spoons, shakers, washboard or

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A look inside the National Blues Museum in downtown St. Louis. bones. They touch a computer, and their face is added to the real jug band performing on the large screen in front of them.

Several audio displays allow visitors to experience different versions of the same song.

You can hear Blind Lemon Jefferson, then Carl Perkins, then the Beatles play “Match Box Blues,” or Blind Willie McTell, Taj Majal and the Allman Brother Band perform “Statesboro Blues.”

Dace took a moment on the walking tour to step behind a microphone on a small stage with a life-sized vintage photo in the background.

Snap a photo, and she appeared to be singing with Mamie Smith and the Jazz Hounds in 1920.

One side of a long hallway was stacked with well-worn luggage. “This is the traveling wall,” Dace said. “It shows how the musicians came from the Delta by foot, by boat, by train and by car during the Great Migration.”

Turn the corner, and a dazzling display of silver harmonicas highlights the wall.

“This is the collection of Jim McClaren, a St. Louis harmonica player – he had more than 900 harmonicas in his basement and he donated them to the museum,” Dace said. “It sort of looks like a contemporary art piece, now.”

Sharecropper Shacks and Juke Joints The museum shows how evolving technology – from sheet music and jukeboxes to digital downloading and social media – spread the blues worldwide. Dace stopped by a long piece of gleaming wood furniture and asked “Remember these?”

She was referring to the console players that

combined radio, television and stereo into a wooden cabinet that became a staple in the living rooms of the 1950s and 60s.

An older recording device sits in an exhibit that tells the story of John Lomax, curator of the Archive of American Folk Song, who visited the sharecropper shacks and juke joints of the Deep South in the 1930s to make recordings for the Library of Congress.

Because of that work, we have for posterity the seminal sounds of the founding fathers of the blues like Son House, Honeyboy Edwards, Lead Belly and Muddy Waters.

As you explore the exhibits, an impromptu soundtrack plays in the background, thanks to the three videos that offer classic snippets of musical performances.

The unmistakable growl of Howlin’ Wolf resonates from the video that features festival performances from throughout the ages.

“Take me, baby, for your little boy... You get three hundred pounds of heavenly joy,” sings the Wolf, aka Chester Arthur Burnett, who was born on a Mississippi plantation in 1910.

He’s followed by B.B. King signing “The Thrill is Gone,” and the Allman Brothers doing “One Way Out.” The Blues had a Baby The faces of the Fab Four, along with a pair of guitars, dominate the exhibit that explains how the Beatles and other English groups arrived in America and played their version of Delta blues songs to screaming audiences, many of whom were hearing the tunes for the first time.

Printed on a wall is a quote from Keith

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Richards, eternal guitarist for the Stones: “If you don’t know the blues, there’s no point in picking up the guitar and playing rock and roll or any other form of popular music.”

Another nearby quote, this one from Muddy Waters, says it all: “The blues had a baby and they named it rock and roll.”

Standing upright in a case of its own, a sparkling red Gibson guitar, Model ES -355, looks like a sculpture. The guitar was the weapon of choice for a host of musical legends, including Albert and B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Duane Allman, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield and Elvin Bishop.

The museum is at Washington and Sixth streets, within walking distance of the Gateway Arch. It has two rental spaces for events, and a gallery for traveling art exhibitions. The first exhibition is 31 paintings

by H.C. Porter of Mississippi-based blues artists, paired with their oral histories.

Admission to the museum is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors over 65, $10 for college students with IDs, $12 for members of groups of 20 or more adults and $5 for those in school groups of 20. For more information, visit http://www.NationalBluesMuseum.org/.

About the Missouri Division of Tourism The Missouri Division of Tourism (MDT) is the official tourism office for the state of Missouri dedicated to marketing Missouri as a premier travel destination. Established in 1967, the Missouri Division of Tourism has worked hard to develop the tourism industry in Missouri to what it is today, a $15.9 billion industry supporting more than 295,000 jobs.

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People People planner Du Quoin State Fair lineup announced

2016 is shaping up to be a blockbuster year for Du Quoin State fairgoers.

State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is pleased to announce the first of what will be many Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand announcements.

"We have some really big things planned for the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair," said State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon. "This 10-day fair is a true southern Illinois tradition.

We believe that music is something that brings people of all walks of life together, and it is our hope that we bring in artists to the Grandstand who do just that."

O n F r i d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 n d country music superstar Jamey Johnson will take the Grandstand stage for what is sure to be an unforgettable concert. One of the most highly regarded and wellliked county musicians in Nashville, Jamey Johnson is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and an award winning singer/songwriter. He is best known for his songs "In Color" and "High Cost of Living." He's also penned songs for Trace Adkins, George Strait, James Otto and Joe Nichols.

Fairgoers should prepare to party on the closing day of the Du Quoin State Fair. On Monday, September 5thSugar Raycomes to town to help southern Illinois celebrate Labor Day. The singer/songwriter/actor has a resume of top-10 hits, multiplatinum albums, and countless sold-out tours to his credit. The 5th annual Summerland Tour will stop at more than 25 cities this summer, including Du Quoin, and will feature great live music from Sugar Ray, Everlast, Lit, and Sponge at the 2016 fair.

An on-sale date for the above mentioned acts has not been set at this time.

Ticket prices for each of the shows are listed below: Friday, September 2: Jamey Johnson Tier 2 - $15 / Tier 1 - $20 Monday, September 5: Sugar Ray / Everlast / Lit / Sponge Tier 2 - $19 / Tier 1 - $24 More details regarding ticket sales, special events, and additional grandstand acts will be released in the coming weeks and months.

Dates for the 2016 Du Quoin State Fair are August 26 - September 5.

Zoo announces summer schedule

The Saint Louis Zoo has announced its summer schedule.

For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org.

Sunday, May 22, 2016 St. Louis Children’s Hospital Make Tracks for the Zoo. 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Registration fee applies. For information and registration: (314) 646-4771 or www.stlzoo.org.

Runners and walkers of all ages can participate in a 5K run/walk or 1-mile race through Forest Park to benefit the Saint Louis Zoo. Kids ages 7-12 can participate in a half-mile kids’ run, and kids ages 6 and under can participate in a quarter-mile kids’ run. Sponsored

by St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Prairie Farms Dairy, Mid America Chevy Dealers, Big River Race Management, FOX 2 and KPLR 11.

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Join St. Louis Children’s Hospital at the Zoo for activities that teach children why it’s important for people— and Zoo animals—to take care of their bodies. Children collect animal cards at four stations throughout the Zoo. After the cards are collected, they win a prize. Register at the North and South Entrances.

May 27 through September 5, 2016 Prairie Farms Summer Zoo Weekends. Friday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Zoo will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 17, due to A Zoo Ado, the Zoo’s major fundraiser.)

We e k d a y S u m m e r H o u r s : Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Summer Holidays: Open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 30; Independence day, July 4; Labor Day, Sept. 5.

Admission to the Zoo is free.

For information: 314/781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Sponsored by Prairie Farms Dairy.

Fridays, May 27 through September 2, 2016 Jungle Boogie presented by Mid America Chevy Dealers. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. No concert on June 17.

For information: (314) 781-0900 or stlzoo.org/jungleboogie. Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Mid America Chevy Dealers.

May 27 — Butchwax & the Hollywoods (50s, 60s & 70s) June 3 — Push the Limit (Top 40/Motown/Rock) June 10 — The Bankesters (Americana/Bluegrass) June 24 — Ticket to the Beatles (Tribute) July 1 — Miss Jubilee & the Humdingers (Swing/Jazz/ Rhythm) July 8 — Bottoms Up Blues Gang (Blues/Jam) J u l y 1 5 — G r i ff i n a n d t h e Gargoyles (Top 40) July 22 — Tommy Halloran's Guerilla Swing (Jazz/Swing) July 29 — Rockin' Chair (Folk rock)

August 5 — Hillbilly Authority (Country) August 12 — GalaxyRed (Top 40/Classics) August 19 — The Throwbacks (90s) August 26 — Arvell & Co. (70s, 80s, 90s and today) September 2 — Superjam (Rock) Friday, June 17, 2016 A Zoo Ado 2016 presented by Wells Fargo Advisors. 7 p.m. to midnight. Tickets required. $85/ Members; $100/general public. $2000 for Leaping Lemur Table of 10. More information: (314) 6464771 or stlzoo.org/azooado.

Creative casual party benefits the Saint Louis Zoo. Evening includes dinner, dancing, silent auction and live music.

June 19, 2016 F a t h e r ’ s D a y L u n c h . 11 : 3 0 a.m. $30/adult; $22/child (2-12). Children under 2 are free.

Parking not included. Advance reservations required. For information, visit www.stlzoo.org.

For reservations, call (314) 6464897. Treat your dad to a good oldfashioned barbeque ‘n’ beer lunch while enjoying a visit to the Zoo. June 21, 2016 Pollinator Dinner. 6 to 9 p.m. in Lakeside Cafe. $31.50/adult; $ 2 0 / c h i l d r e n 1 2 a n d u n d e r.

Advance registration required.

F o r i n f o r m a t i o n : s t l z o o . o rg / pollinatordinner. For reservations: (314) 646-4897.

In celebration of National Pollinator Week, June 20-26, 2016, sit down to a special farm-to-table dinner where you can sample the many foods pollinators help provide.

July 27, 2016 and August 24, 2016 Jammin’ at the Zoo. The Young Zoo Friends invite you to a 21-and-up celebration at the Saint Louis Zoo to enjoy music, beer and wine at Jammin' at the Zoo. $10/Zoo members; $20/Nonmembers. Admission includes wine and beer tasting from 6 to 8 p.m. (while supplies last), live entertainment and opportunity to purchase wine, beer and food. For information: stlzoo.org/jammin.

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"Octonauts" announced a brand new, action-packed and interactive theatre show for the very first time in the U.S. The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure (www. octonautsliveus.com) features brand new and fan favorite songs led by the entire Octonauts eight-member crew including Captain Barnacles, Lieutenant Kwazii and Medic Peso, as they invite audiences aboard an underwater quest through a world full of adventure, interactivity, and tons of sea life surprises. The tour will head coast-to-coast visiting more than 60 cities including St. Louis on Friday, October 14 at 6 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Tickets are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure is a high-tech production featuring costume characters and animated projections to a massive screen on stage. "We are thrilled for kids and families to see Octonauts come to life on stage," said Amy Koudelka, SVP of Product Development and Brands, Silvergate Media. “The Octonauts and the Deep Sea Volcano Adventure is an opportunity for Octo-Cadets to be a real part of the action.�

The tour comes on the heels of new Octonauts episodes premiering throughout the year on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Seasons one, two and three are also available on Netflix, and the first ever Octonauts 4D movie adventure is coming later this year. “We are calling on all cadets and their families across the country to assist our very dynamic team of adventure heroes on their fast-paced, exciting underwater adventure,� says Jonathan Shank, executive producer at Red Light Management. “This stage show is packed with sing-a-longs.

Audiences can expect a high level of interactivity with their favorite characters on stage.�

The Octonauts will be the official mascots for World Oceans Day, June 8 at participating zoos, aquariums and museums. In addition, many new Octonauts products continue to roll out as part of key licensing deals with Fisher Price, Penguin, Ncircle and Leapfrog.

The Octonauts live show consists of two acts each running about 30 minutes, plus a brief intermission.

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The tour is produced by Red Light Management & Fiery Light, in association with Silvergate Media.

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People People planner Bourdain to appear at The Fox

Internationally renowned bestselling author, television host and multiple Emmy-awardwinner Anthony Bourdain today announced The Hunger, an 11-city North American tour launching October 25 in New York.

Bourdain’s first cookbook in 10 years, "Appetites" (published by Ecco), also hits shelves October 25.

The Hunger visits St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for one show only on Saturday, November 12 at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

The Hunger serves audiences an all new live show featuring an unyielding, brutally honest monologue reflecting on diverse culture, street cuisine and his travels to lesser-known locations around the world, followed by an open Q&A session. Currently filming the hit CNN original series Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown (season seven premiered Sunday, April 24; 9pm ET/PT), Bourdain will bring audiences a menu loaded with lots of laughs, serious discussions and unapologetic irreverence. Presale tickets begin May 2 and tickets for the general public are on-sale May 20. Today through May 1, fans can register to receive a presale code to purchase tickets before the May 20 general public on sale.

For more information including tour dates and tickets, visit www.

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Veiled Prophet Parade announced

The Veiled Prophet Organization has officially announced that the 134th annual VP Parade will take place in Downtown St. Louis, returning America’s Biggest Birthday Parade to its original location after two years in Forest Park.

The Parade will begin at 7th and Market streets at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 2, kicking off a weekend of Independence Day celebrations. Fair St. Louis, set for July 2-4, will remain in Forest Park for 2016 and will feature three days of family-friendly activities, food, live music, fireworks, and more.

“We are deeply grateful to Forest Park for its support in hosting the Parade for the past two years,” said Jim Hetlage, Grand Marshal of the 2016 Parade. “The Parade has historically been a civic point of pride for the City of St. Louis. We are thrilled to return to Downtown and work alongside Fair Saint Louis in Forest Park to host a true, citywide Fourth of July celebration with these events.”

“Big things are happening in Downtown St. Louis, and we are delighted the 2016 VP Parade will return to its traditional location in the heart of Downtown, near the new National Blues Museum and CityArchRiver,” said City of St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay.

Hetlage also announced that the theme of this year ’s Parade is “Hats Off to Heroes.” “We are excited to present a tribute to Americans from all walks of life whose everyday contributions make them heroes in their communities,” he said. “The P a r a d e w i l l c e l e b r a t e h e ro e s in every shape and form, from military officers and veterans, to first responders, to blue collar workers, to school teachers, to parents, and all those in between.”

“The Parade is a celebration of our city, our region and our country, and a symbol of pride of the St. Louis community,” said Missy Kelley, President and CEO of the Downtown STL, Inc. “It’s an enduring tradition, and one of America’s oldest and largest Independence Day celebrations.

We are proud to support it.”

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Twilight Thursdays return to the Tower

Looking for the best spot to view the sunset this spring? The Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower, located at 435 Confluence Tower Dr., in Hartford, IL, has kicked off its Twilight Thursday series.

Admission is $5 per person which includes unlimited trips up to the 180-foot Tower ’s three viewing platforms at 50, 100 and 150 feet.

Visitors are encouraged to bring cameras and binoculars for viewing.

Visitors will be able to view the stunning spring sunset over the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi river. Whether you are with family, friends, a special someone or alone to enjoy the view, the Tower is a perfect spot to relax after a long day. Make sure to check the times of the sunset to plan your trip accordingly!

“The view of the sunset from the top of the Tower is breathtaking.

It’s the greatest place to be if you want to sit back and enjoy the view unfold in front of you,” said Don Russell, longtime volunteer at the Tower. “Visitors can come and make memories they’ll never want to forget.”

The Tower is now open five days a week. The hours are Wednesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Guided daily tours are available throughout the day. Admission to the Tower is $4 for adults, $3 for adults 62 and over, active military and military veterans, $2 for children 12 and under and children two and under are free. Group rates are available for 12 or more people and reservations can be made by calling the Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau at (618) 465-6676.

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As always, Parade officials will designate an accessible Special Needs Viewing Area for viewers with disabilities. Public parking information will be announced closer to the event.

KMOV will broadcast the Parade live from outside Union Station beginning at 10 a.m. on July 2. The VP organization is also working with its broadcast partners to present America’s Biggest Birthday Parade on television throughout the region.

For route details and more information, visit VPparade.org and FairSaintLouis.org.

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P a t B e n a t a r i s a f o u r- t i m e Grammy award winning singer/ songwriter who shot to fame in the 1980's and has been touring for more than 35-years. Known as a rule-breaker and a trailb l a z e r, B e n a t a r i s re v e re d a s one of the most beloved female rock icons of all time. Benatar was the first female solo artist to have a music video played on MTV. The video for her song 'You Better Run' was the second video ever played on the new music video cable channel, and also was the first video to feature guitarists. Benatar is best known for hit songs such as, "Love is a Battlefield," "Hit Me with Your Best Shot," "Heartbreaker," "We Belong," and "Shadows of the Night." To this day, Benatar and guitarist husband Neil Giraldo remain a rock'n'roll powerhouse, selling out concerts and wowing audiences.

Melissa Etheridge is a wellknown signer/songwriter who came to fame in the late 80's. Etheridge, known for her conf essi o n a l l yrics a n d r a s p y vocals, has been a prominent force in the music industry for nearly 30 years with 12 albums, two Grammy awards, 17 Grammy nominations, an Academy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Etheridge is best known for her songs, "Come to My Window," "I'm the Only One," "I Want to Come Over," and "I Need to Wake Up." Ticket prices for each of the shows at the 2016 Illinois State Fair are listed below: August 12: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo and Melissa Etheridge Tier 3 - $20 / Tier 2 - $25 / Tier 1 - $30 / Track - $30 / VIP - $42 August 14: Jake Owen / Old Dominion Tier 3 - $15 / Tier 2 - $20 / Tier 1 - $25 / Track $25 / VIP - $37 August 16: Dierks Bentley / Tucker Beathard Tier 3 - $42 / Tier 2 - $47 / Tier 1 - $52 / Track $52 / VIP - $64 August 17: KISS Tier 3 - $49 / Tier 2 - $54 / Tier 1 - $59 / Track $59 / VIP - $74 August 19: Cole Swindell / Kane Brown / LANco / Jon Langston Tier 3 - $18 / Tier 2 - $23 / Tier 1 - $28 / Track $28 / VIP - $40 August 20: Little Big Town / David Nail Tier 3 - $27 / Tier 2 - $32 / Tier 1 - $37 / Track $37 / VIP - $49 August 21: ZZ Top / Gregg Allman Tier 3 - $34 / Tier 2 - $39 / Tier 1 - $44 / Track $44 / VIP - $54 An on-sale date for the above mentioned acts has not been set at this time.

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Grafton's Riverside Flea Market returns

The Riverside Flea Market in Grafton is returning. The popular flea marketboasts 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 alongside The Loading Dock, located at 400 Front St. in Grafton. The market will be open Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The flea market will be open monthly on the fourth weekend of the month through October.

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Friends of The Sheldon plan fundraiser

The Friends of The Sheldon present the 17th Annual Sunset a t T h e S h e l d o n Wi n e & B e e r Ta s t i n g , F r i d a y, J u n e 3 , 2 0 1 6 from 6:30 p.m. until sunset in The Sheldon Ballroom and on the Observation Deck. Proceeds benefit Sheldon Educational Programs.

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"The Jungle Book"

You can practically feel the beating heart of the jungle in Jon Favreau's stunning adaptation of "The Jungle Book," which is easily the most visually dazzling movie to hit theaters this year. Like "Avatar" before it, this CG and live action interpretation of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale of the boy raised by wolves feels like a momentous occasion in the technical advancements of big budget cinema.

From the thrill of a distant waterfall to the terror of a mudslide or stampeding buffalo, Favreau and his visual effects maestros have created artificial living things that truly look and feel real.

Even the animals' ability to communicate in English seems as natural as their breathing and emoting. They have not been sanitized to be cute or less threatening either — even the tender mama wolf Raksha (Lupita Nyong'o).

They still look like wild animals and, for the most part, act like wild animals, too. At first, this actually makes their close interactions with the human boy Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi) even more disarming. Eventually your nerves calm and you submit to the magic of this world.

The story follows the same beats as Disney's animated feature from 1967, but Favreau and his team made sure to up the intensity a few notches — the hyperrealism of the animals necessitates it. The tension created by the fact that they all have claws and teeth and instinct to contend with is always there.

You're already on edge by the time the tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba, in a truly stunning vocal performance that's both terrifying and relatable) enters the picture.

RATED: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for "some sequences of scary action and peril."

RUNNING TIME: 105 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Green Room"

"Play your early stuff," is the advice given to the punk band The Ain't Rights when their dirt-broke, gas-siphoning tour lands a last-minute gig at an Oregon backwoods roadhouse in Jeremy Saulnier's brisk and brutal genre exercise "Green Room."

The tip from the spikey-haired 'zine reporter who's set up the show (an excellent David W. Thompson, from "Win Win") isn't because the crowd will be expecting the band's nonexistent "hits," but because he knows the angriest, heaviest tunes will go down best. They'll be playing for skinheads.

The band, a grimy group of punks (Anton Yelchin, Alia Shawkat, Joe Cole, and Callum Turner) from Virginia limping across the country, shrug. They've had Neo-Nazis at their shows before. When they drive along a remote dirt road in their beat-up van, they're still not intimidated by the swastikas and Confederate flags around them. They provocatively open with the Dead Kennedys' "Nazi Punks F--- Off." The trouble doesn't come then, but after the show backstage, where the band returns to the green room to find a girl on the ground with a knife in her head. Things go south quickly, and the band is confronted with something far more hardcore than anything in their record collection.

The road movie that "Green Room" started out to be veers abruptly into a siege film as the head Neo-Nazi (Patrick Stewart, using his refined cordiality for menace) sends waves of "true believers" into the roadhouse to dispatch the witnesses.

"Green Room" is Saulnier's follow-up to his self-financed breakthrough "Blue Ruin," a lean and riveting revenge tale also acted out by a novice in violence (Macon Blair, who pops here, too).

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong brutal graphic violence, gory images, language and some drug content."

RUNNING TIME: 95 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"The Huntsman: Winter's War"

"The Huntsman: Winter's War" is one of the more bizarre sequels in recent memory. If modern movies are going to strip every side story out of every superhero universe and beyond, fairy tales should be fair game, too. But it's more than a little odd that the filmmakers here decided to follow up their feminist reimagining of the Snow White story with one focused on Eric the Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) and the jilted, hysterical woman (Emily Blunt's Freya), who is trying to keep him apart from his true love (Jessica Chastain's Sara). If this is progress, count me out.

Part prequel, part sequel to "Snow White and the Huntsman," this one plays musical chairs with focus and tone. One moment, it's a bawdy, slapstick comedy. The next, it's a deathly serious fantasy epic. Tonal shifts are fine, but this star-studded nonsense feels like it was put together by a committee of robots who were given copies of "Frozen," ''Game of Thrones," ''The Chronicles of Narnia," and five minutes of "Snow White and the Huntsman" as source material.

There are about a dozen competing story lines, the only point of which seems to be a futile effort to continually reinvent and justify its reason for being.

This film starts before the events of the first. The evil Ravenna (a luminous Charlize Theron) is alive, glowing, glaring and still talking about taking down men and kingdoms. She wants her good-natured sister Freya to fall in line, too, but that only happens when Freya's heart is broken and her icy powers are unleashed.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "fantasy action violence and some sensuality."

RUNNING TIME: 113 minutes.

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

"Nina"

The questionable casting of Zoe Saldana is only one of the many problems with Cynthia Mort's limp and misjudged Nina Simone biopic "Nina." Little of the High Priestess of Soul's searing clarity of voice or profound struggle comes through in this insipid film whose fakeness is writ across Saldana's dubiously darkened skin.

"Please take Nina's name out of your mouth. For the rest of your life" was the harsh judgment laid on Saldana by Simone's estate. Bitter battles over to whom an artist belongs are seldom good for anyone. But it's reasonable to question whether Simone's story should be in the hands of those who would employ black face to capture a proudly dark-skinned woman.

It should be said: It's no easy task to gather the multitudes within Simone into a feature film. She was, like her music, unclassifiable. The classically trained pianist was termed a jazz singer and a soul diva, but she's been most identified as a folk singer. As if another form of resistance in a life full of it, her career refused to bend to the typical arc found in music biopics. She had only one top 20 single (her first, 1959's "I Loves You, Porgy") and spent much of her later life in selfimposed exile in Barbados, Liberia and France.

Why Mort, who wrote and directed the film, has chosen to focus on Simone's troubled 1990s period in France is anyone's guess. It allows for a fiery kind of redemption story, going from heavy drinking and medical meltdown to a triumphant Central Park performance. But the film is a sloppily stitching of lethargic scenes between Simone and her assistant, Clifton (a sleepy David Oyelowo), in a French Riviera villa.

Arguments over taking pills are possibly the least dramatic or important moments in a life that pulsed with and provided the impassioned tempo to the civil rights movement.

RATED: Not rated It contains adult language and some violence.

RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One star out of four.

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"The Family Fang"

Family dysfunction takes on new meaning in "The Family Fang," a film about a pair of performance artists for whom everything in life is part of the act, and the effects this existence has on their two children.

The elegantly structured adaptation of Kevin Wilson's best-selling novel opens in a scene from the past. In the family car, parents Caleb (Jason Butler Harner) and Camille (Kathryn Hahn) are preparing their adolescent children Annie (Mackenzie Brooke Smith) and Baxter (Jack McCarthy) for something. Caleb is dressed as a police officer and Baxter, at probably five, is asking if he can taste the fake blood again.

Suddenly we're in a bank, where Baxter is staging a hold up for the teller's lollipop jar with a gun. There's a shooting, there are tears, and then there's laughter as the family breaks the ruse. Surrounding pedestrians look on in horror at the bizarre, terrifying scene. The Fangs are just in their own world enjoying themselves and relishing in the chaos that they've created.

As is to be expected, the future is not as carefree. Now grown, Annie (Nicole Kidman) is a famous actress with a wild reputation who has gotten less interesting with sobriety. The once indie darling is now best known for a string of lousy rom coms and is trying to stage a comeback. Baxter (Jason Bateman, who also directed), is a novelist who had one great breakout, a middling follow-up and is now two years late on his next.

An accident and a hospital stint brings the siblings back together again, and back with their parents (Christopher Walken and Maryann Plunkett), who they escaped long ago.

The accidental reunion is at turns fraught and comforting, but things turn sour and volatile when the adult kids refuse to participate in another stunt with their too-eager parents.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "some language."

RUNNING TIME: 107 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Mother's Day"

What would it take to make you fall off the upstairs balcony at your house in the middle of the day? Could you imagine being so intoxicated by your own karaoke performance of "The Humpty Dance" that it sends you a-tumbling?

This is one of a series of ridiculously farfetched events that make up "Mother's Day," the third and worst installment in veteran director Garry Marshall's trio of starry ensemble holiday rom-coms. Even if stars Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts and Kate Hudson are mom's all-time favorites, don't subject her to this cloying, plotless dose of saccharine unless she's done you wrong.

The bloopers that play amid the closing credits – one in which Aniston un-hilariously calls Roberts by her real name instead of her character's – are some of the funniest moments in the film.

Like "Valentine's Day" and "New Year's Eve" before it, "Mother's Day" introduces various characters whose stories intertwine as they prepare for the title holiday. And, like its predecessors, this latest Marshall romp boasts an extensive allstar cast, including Hector Elizondo, Margo Martindale, Jason Sudeikis, Timothy Olyphant and Jennifer Garner.

We meet everyone a week before Mother's Day, as family drama reigns.

Sandy (Aniston) is dealing with the fact that her two sons might spend Mother's Day with her ex-husband, Henry (Olyphant), whose much younger new wife wants to bond with them.

Sandy's friend Jesse (Hudson) is happy with her husband and their toddler – it's her own racist mother (Martindale) who's the problem.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language and some suggestive material."

RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One star out of four.

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This image released by Starz Digital shows Jason Bateman and Nicole Kidman, right, in a scene from "The Family Fang."

"The Family Fang" looks at dysfunction

By LINDSEY BAHR Associated Press Family dysfunction takes on new meaning in "The Family Fang," a film about a pair of performance artists for whom everything in life is part of the act, and the effects this existence has on their two children.

The elegantly structured adaptation of Kevin Wilson's best-selling novel opens in a scene from the past. In the family car, parents Caleb (Jason Butler Harner) and Camille (Kathryn Hahn) are preparing their adolescent children Annie (Mackenzie Brooke Smith) and Baxter (Jack McCarthy) for something. Caleb is dressed as a police officer and Baxter, at probably five, is asking if he can taste the fake blood again.

Suddenly we're in a bank, where Baxter is staging a hold up for the teller's lollipop jar with a gun. There's a shooting, there are tears, and then there's laughter as the family breaks the ruse. Surrounding pedestrians look on in horror at the bizarre, terrifying scene. The Fangs are just in their own world enjoying themselves and relishing in the chaos that they've created.

As is to be expected, the future is not as carefree. Now grown, Annie (Nicole Kidman) is a famous actress with a wild reputation who has gotten less interesting with sobriety.

The once indie darling is now best known for a string of lousy rom coms and is trying to stage a comeback. Baxter (Jason Bateman, who also directed), is a novelist who had one great breakout, a middling follow-up and is now two

years late on his next.

An accident and a hospital stint brings the siblings back together again, and back with their parents (Christopher Walken and Maryann Plunkett), who they escaped long ago.

The accidental reunion is at turns fraught and comforting, but things turn sour and volatile when the adult kids refuse to participate in another stunt with their too-eager parents.

The stunt goes bad, Caleb freaks out and soon after, Caleb and Camille go missing. A distressing meeting with the police forces the kids to sincerely wonder whether their parents' disappearance is serious or just another stunt.

While Baxter resigns himself to the idea that perhaps his parents are actually dead, Annie becomes obsessed with the idea that

they're not and the two damaged kids mine past traumas and present complications to try to figure out the truth.

The film is brimming with big ideas about art, expression, authenticity and family, which Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire weaves seamlessly into a briskly paced plot, where even flashbacks feel not like diversions, but perfect reveals.

Bateman, back in the director's seat after his 2013 feature debut "Bad Words," may not be an especially cinematic director yet, but he sure knows how to capture performances, even if he's just letting his actors do their own thing. Walken is a standout as the art obsessed patriarch, mercilessly indifferent to his family but still somewhat empathetic in his lofty artistic endeavors.

No superhero fatigue here

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge Superhero Fatigue? What Superhero Fatigue? I coined 'SF' about a year ago in response to this never-ending tidal wave of caped vigilantism, mutant spy craft, and candy-colored graphic novel realizations that have done nothing but create seasons in the box office at your favorite theatres.

Spring or Fall is time for an untested franchise. Summer? Established Marvel properties abound. I secretly screened the third "Captain America" movie down in Dallas back in February, but I wasn't able to share my thoughts with you until now. I don't know if my confidentiality agreement was binding, but I was not about to find out. The VP from Disney

that showed it to us wasn't half as intimidating as the coordinator of the event; I wasn't going to cross her. Turns out, it was a pretty boss picture that I enjoyed far more than I thought I would. Forget Captain America; this thing's got almost all of the Avengers assembled again for you.

There's two phases to "Civil War". The first one is geopolitical and the second one is butt-kicking.

Fortunately, sitting through one to get to the other - in this case isn't much of a chore. After "Age of Ultron's" climax in Sokovia, the Avengers are still fighting terrorism and the movie opens with a smashing street chase through the dense and dusty streets of Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria. The team gets the bad guys, but it comes at a high cost with damages to the

infrastructure and death to civilians heaping into a figure that can't be ignored. A line of demarcation is drawn by the chilling Secretary of State, Thaddeus Ross (William Hurt, playing either a heroic villain or villainous hero), and that line is one that super-powered agents have long feared, one in which they could no longer operate autonomously or without rigid governmental oversight. Two factions arise from the situation: Tony Stark's (Robert Downey, Jr.) owing allegiance to preventing further loss of life or Captain America's (Chris Evans) loyalty to a wrongly-accused friend, The Winter Solider, Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan).

And that's "Civil War". Steve Rogers and Iron Man stop getting along. But the really interesting part is watching where the other heroes

from this universe align themselves.

Falcon (Anthony Mackie) is as loyal to Cap as Rhodey (Don Cheadle) is to Stark. Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) is a wild card and Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) is clearly jazzed just to be included in the broad ensemble of the film's second half. Two new characters are introduced via this film, each with standalone works to come in the future. We get to meet T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman), the crown prince of fictional Wakanda, who is at odds with most of what the Avengers stand for after the death of his father in a related incident.

His alter-ego, Black Panther, is fearsome and also with little to do in the movie. My personal favorite appearance was the new Peter Parker (Tom Holland) who steals both of his scenes as the newest incarnation of Spider-Man. Holland's playful

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youth is a gas and you'll be thrilled with his introduction. Likewise, Marisa Tomei cameos as Aunt May in a storyline that may or may not have included her having a romantic history with Tony Stark. That movie I'd also like to watch one day. Either way, the banner showdown between the two "warring" sides takes place on the runway of an airport and it is brutal. Hits are absorbed, destruction is rampant, and the ending is perfectly, infuriatingly ambiguous. I'm tired of my superheroes not playing nice with each other, but turns out the best parts happen when they don't.

"Captain America: Civil War" runs 148 minutes and is rated PG-13 for extended sequences of action, violence, and mayhem. I give this film three and a half stars out of four.

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Pictured is the exterior of Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle.

Colleen Moore's Fairy Castle on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago For The Edge Colleen Moore’s Fairy Castle has been on display at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago since 1949.

And it's still a hit with the young and young at heart.

C o l l e e n M o o re ’ s F a i r y C a s t l e i s a fairy dream home adapted to fantastic proportions. This elaborate miniature house was created in the 1930s by silent film star Colleen Moore, fulfilling her childhood fascination with doll houses.

The Fairy Castle, filled with remarkable miniatures and artifacts, is a timeless reminder of the imagination, ingenuity and craftsmanship of cultures and artisans all over the world. It became a permanent exhibit when it was donated to the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago in 1949, where it is situated on the Lower Level.

The Fairy Castle is displayed behind glass, and the light, temperature and humidity in its environment are carefully controlled to ensure that the artifacts will be preserved for generations to come.

Millions of guests have enjoyed their visit to the castle since it first arrived at the Museum, and an audio tour provides guests details of the castle’s many rooms

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and treasures.

The 9-square-foot castle features about 1,500 miniatures and cost nearly $500,000 at the time it was created. It will delight you with its tiny treasures, including: • A painting of Mickey and Minnie Mouse donated by Walt Disney, along with a dozen other pieces of original artwork from various artists • The tiniest Bible ever to be written, dating back to 1840, as well as a library of other amazing tiny volumes signed by famous authors like John Steinbeck and Agatha Christie.

• Ta p e s t r i e s c r e a t e d b y a m a s t e r needleworker from Vienna • Three statues of the Egyptian goddess Isis—more than 4,000 years old HISTORY BEHIND THE CASTLE: Colleen Moore was a silent film star in Hollywood during the 1920s, and her position as one of the most popular actresses gave her the resources to make a childhood dream become a reality. She owned several elaborate doll houses as a child, but later in life, her father, Charles Morrison, suggested she should pursue her passion for miniatures and doll houses by creating one of her own. In 1928, she began the plans dream home of fantastic proportions. She enlisted architect and set

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designer for First National Studios, Horace Jackson, to create the floor plan and layout, while art director and interior designer H a ro l d G r i e v e , w h o h a d re d e s i g n e d Colleen Moore’s mansion, assisted with the interiors. Between 1928 and 1935, about 100 people worked on the Fairy Castle.

In 1935, Moore organized a national tour of the Fairy Castle to raise money for children’s charities, and it stopped in the toy departments of major cities’ prominent department stores. In 1949, Major Lenox Lohr, the director of MSI, convinced Moore to have the Fairy Castle make one final stop at the Museum, where it has become a favorite exhibit, loved by generations for the remarkable creativity and imagination it represents.

In 2013, the Fairy Castle underwent a public conservation to stop ongoing deterioration and ensure its long-term preservation. This process repaired damage t o t h e n e a r l y 8 0 - y e a r- o l d s t ru c t u re — some of which was caused by the aging original electrical and plumbing systems— and replaced these systems with more sustainable options.

COST: Included in Museum Entry, which is $18 for adults and $11 for children 3-11. City of Chicago residents receive a discount on

Museum Entry.

The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI), one of the largest science museums in the world, offers world-class and uniquely interactive experiences that inspire inventive genius and foster c u r i o s i t y. F ro m g ro u n d b re a k i n g a n d award-winning exhibits that can’t be found anywhere else, to hands-on opportunities that make you the scientist—a visit to MSI is where fun and learning mix. Through its Center for the Advancement of Science Education (CASE), the Museum offers a variety of student, teacher and family p ro g r a m s t h a t m a k e a d i ff e re n c e i n communities and contribute to MSI’s larger vision: to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential in science, technology, medicine and engineering.

Come visit and find your inspiration!

MSI is open 9:30–4 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Extended hours, until 5:30 p.m., are offered during peak periods. The Museum is grateful for the support of its donors and guests, who make its work possible. MSI is also supported in part by the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District. For more information, visit msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414 or (800) GO-TO-MSI outside of the Chicago area.

Travel Cruise-in series begins May 13 at the Lake of the Ozarks For The Edge As the sun begins to set over the waters of the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday, May 13, the historic Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark will heat up with the sounds of revving engines and jukebox classics. One of the largest "cruise-ins" in Missouri, Hot Summer Nights, kicks off its annual summer series from 6-11 p.m. on Friday night.

Every year, beginning in midMay and continuing through midSeptember, "The Strip" becomes a hotbed of hot rods, classic cruisers, muscle cars, vintage trucks and motorcycles and even a handful of custom vehicles. Visitors to the Lake will have five opportunities on the second Friday of each month (May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12 and September 9) to take in these awesome autos and enjoy all the fun the Lake area has to offer during the Hot Summer Nights events, which take place rain or shine.

Over the last couple of years, Hot Summer Nights has been attracting thousands of visitors for each installment and has also been consecutively named the best annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks by Lake Lifestyles magazine.

"Hot Summer Nights has just exploded in popularity," says one of the event organizers, Robert Schwartz. "It's been amazing to watch it grow over the years. People really enjoy the sense of nostalgia as well as the classic Americana vibe along The Strip. And, I'm pretty sure it's the only 'cruise-in' event in the nation where you can come by land or by water. Many people drive in, but a lot arrive by boat and tie off at Beavers at the Dam Bar & Grill, which is right in the heart of the action. So, that just adds to it."

This free, family-friendly event features all makes and models of classic and custom vehicles, along with live entertainment, deejays, fun activities for kids, helicopter rides, giveaways and much more.

Schwartz says that many

attendees plan their weekend to the Lake of the Ozarks around Hot Summer Nights. Visitors come to explore the different activities and attractions available at the Lake and then head to "The Strip" to have a good time and to see all the sights. "It's a fun street party and people make a full day of it. The fact that it's so family-oriented has really been key in its growth."

Event attendees can check out all the classic and custom cars; children get to interact with a plethora of entertainers, including clowns, magicians, face painters and charcoal artists; in addition, kids can

listen to stories of the high seas with Captain Scalawag while he makes his rounds in his mini-pirate ship.

The overall theme for 2016's Hot Summer Nights series is "Cruisin' to the Lake," but each monthly installment has it's own mini-theme.

The theme for the May 13 event is "Route 66: Detour to the Lake," celebrating the 90th anniversary of this fabled highway, which first took root in 1926 in Springfield, Mo. Hot Summer Nights organizers have rallied multiple Route 66 associations from Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Oklahoma, as well as other Missouri towns steeped in the

history of the "Mother Road," to set up a Route 66 "village" along The Strip. Many representatives from these associations, communities and organizations will be on hand to tell tales of this storied thoroughfare and provide more information on Route 66 and Route 66 events. In addition, the famed Lennon Family trio from Branson will open the evening with a rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner."

O n J u n e 1 0 , a t t e n d e e s a re encouraged to put their tops down and cruise to the Lake to honor the classic "Rag Tops and T-Tops," so there should be no shortage of open-

air carriages to check out. The event on July 8 will focus on "Rats, Rods and Street Machines," where plenty of tricked out, street legal hot rods will be on full display. On August 12, "Since '66: 50 Years of Cruising the Strip" commemorates the history of the Bagnell Dam Strip as well as the Lake area; therefore, many vendors and businesses along "The Strip" will offer special 1960s prices on merchandise and more.

The final event of the season, which takes place September 9, is called "Vettes for Veterans" and will be a patriotic tribute to American veterans featuring the Lake of the Ozarks Corvette Club. This installment features a parade for local military veterans, a fly-over by the KC Flight Team, as well as a 21-gun salute. In 2015, more than 100 local military heroes joined the "Vettes for Veterans" parade and rode down the Bagnell Dam Strip in Corvettes as onlookers waived miniature American flags.

F o r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n a n d updates on Hot Summer Nights, visit the event's Facebook p a g e a t w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / cruisehotsummernights.

For more family-friendly spring and summer events, attractions, as well as all dining and lodging options available at the "Best Recreational Lake" in the Nation, visit the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau website at www.FunLake.com, or call 1-800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253).

Pictured are scenes from previous Hot Summer Nights events at the Lake of the Ozarks. Photos courtesy of the Beenders-Walker Group.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Muny set for 2016 season

The Muny has announced its 2016 summer season, its 98th summer season in Forest Park. The exciting, bold line-up includes 2 Muny premieres and the return of an alltime Muny classic, The Wizard of Oz, the first production in a decade.

The seven shows are: The Wizard of Oz (June 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 22), 42nd Street (June 24 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30), The Music Man (July 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11), Young Frankenstein (July 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;19), Mamma Mia!(July 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;28), Fiddler on the Roof (July 30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 5), and Elton John and Tim Riceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aida (August 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;14.) For more information 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 5, 2016, at the Muny box office in Forest Park. Gift Card holders will have advanced access to season tickets beginning February 29, 2016.

"This is an incredibly exciting season for us to produce," said Muny president and CEO, Denny Reagan.

"It is packed with the most requested and beloved titles by the Muny audience. Mike and our creative teams continued to put world class work on our stage last season, and our audiences showed tremendous support for our productions. With these seven titles, 2016 promises another fantastic season at The Muny. " "For my fifth season, these may be the seven biggest, most demanding productions yet," said Muny artistic director and executive producer Mike Isaacson. "While they are an incredible variety and style, they are all robust, bold and, hopefully for our audience, absolutely thrilling.

It promises to be another great adventure of a season."

World Wide Technology (WWT) and The Steward Family Foundation have once again made a leadership gift to continue as the Munyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2016 Season Presenting Sponsor. They became the first overall season sponsor in the history of The Muny in 2014 and continue that role through 2016. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both WWT and The Steward

Family Foundation are committed to The Muny and to making exceptional musical theatre accessible to everyone,â&#x20AC;? said David Steward, chairman and founder of WWT. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s season promises to be spectacular and will showcase how much the performing arts enrich our community.â&#x20AC;?

For preferred seating with new season tickets, purchase a Muny Season Ticket Gift Card, available now. Gift card holders will be able to call or visit the box office beginning February 29, 2016, to select their season tickets before they go on sale to the general public. For more information, visit muny.org or call (314) 361-1900.

Museum to exhibit Chinese art

An exhibit titled Real and Imagined Landscapes in Chinese Art will be on display March 11â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 14 in Gallery 225 at the Saint Louis Art Museum in Forest Park.

Chinese art is filled with images of landscapes and landscape settings. Some are depictions of imaginary locations and others may represent actual sites at certain points in time, while still others combine real and imagined landscape elements within the same pictorial space or object surface.

This exhibition of selected works from the Museum's collection explores how real and imagined landscapes in Chinese art are seen within paintings as well as threedimensional objects.

Works in the exhibition include two hanging scrolls bearing titles that refer to actual named places: The Taibo Wine Pavilion at Caishi Rock by Miao Song and Elegant Gathering at the Poetry Niche, a collaborative work by Fa Shishan and his friends. Gathering of the Immortals by Wang Wending depicts the birthday celebration of the Daoist deity Queen Mother of the West in a garden of lotus, plantain, and exotic flowering plants. These screens present symbols of longevity, and were painted in honor of the 60th birthday of the Li family matriarch

Madame Chen. Other works in the exhibition that interpret landscapes through visual imagination include the hanging scroll by Wan Shanglin with scenery that arouses a sense of tranquility, and two porcelain barrel-form garden seats decorated with peacocks in landscape settings.

Real and Imagined Landscapes in Chinese Art is curated by Philip Hu, associate curator-in-charge of Asian art.

The exhibit is free.

For more information, visit www. slam.org.

Travel to the theater with PSOP this summer

Southwestern Illinois College Programs and Services for Older Persons is offering some fun theatrical trips for seniors this summer. From the old classics you love, to something new youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen, you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss out! â&#x20AC;˘ Get Hitched to a Redneckâ&#x20AC;?

Dinner Theater: A guest at this redneck wedding is the head honcho of a drug cartel. Will the mystery be solved before the knots are tied? Be a part of the investigation on Wednesday, July 13. â&#x20AC;˘ Depart: 10:30 a.m. Cost: $83 per person. Deadline: Monday, June 13. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mama Mia!â&#x20AC;? at the Muny: Featuring popular hits from ABBA, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be â&#x20AC;&#x153;having the time of your lifeâ&#x20AC;? on Thursday, July 28! A wedding brings a mother, daughter and three possible fathers together in this funny and romantic classic. â&#x20AC;˘ Depart: 5:15 p.m. Cost: $99 per person, includes buffet at Pappyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smokehouse BBQ. Deadline: Monday, June 13. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fiddler on the Roofâ&#x20AC;? at the Muny: Mazel Tov! This cherished musical tells the story of a poor Jewish milkman with five daughters who firmly believes in tradition.

Enjoy the Wednesday, August 3 performance. â&#x20AC;˘ Depart: 5:15 p.m. Cost: $97 per person, includes buffet at Pappyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Smokehouse BBQ. Deadline: Thursday, June 23.

â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aidaâ&#x20AC;? at the Muny: Be a part of the Munyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final show of the 2016 season, Sunday, August 14! With music by Sir Elton John, you will fall in love with this tale of forbidden love between an Ethiopian princess and her Egyptian captor. â&#x20AC;˘ Depart: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $101 per person, includes backstage tour and buffet supper at the Muny; Deadline: Tuesday, July 5.

For more information or to make a reservation, contact Nancy Bauer at 618-234-4410, ext. 7020.

through the concept of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;self-taught genius,â&#x20AC;? an enduring term that has changed dramatically over time.

Framed within context of seven perspectives from which people are compelled to create, this exhibition highlights more than 100 remarkable works by self-taught artists. These modern and contemporary artistic visionaries expressed distinct and unorthodox creativity, and were active participants in shaping American visual culture. As selftaught geniuses they influenced generations of artists and established lively artistic traditions, from post-Revolutionary times to today.

Organized by the American Folk Art Museum, Self-Taught Genius was brought to the Saint Louis Art Museum by M. Melissa Wolfe, curator of American art. The exhibition will travel to the Tampa Museum of Art after its presentation in St. Louis.

Exhibit to focus on folk art

The Saint Louis Art Museum will host an exhibit titled Self-Taught Genius from June 19 through Sept.

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Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Yentl, Jewish Community Center, Creve Coeur, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until June 21, 2016 Tennessee Williams Festival, Grand Center, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 Kiss Me Kate, Ivory Theater, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 15, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016

World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Yentl, Jewish Community Center, Creve Coeur, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until June 21, 2016 Tennessee Williams Festival, Grand Center, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 Cinderella, Edison Theater, St. Louis

Monday, May 16

Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Yentl, Jewish Community Center, Creve Coeur, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until June 21, 2016 CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints,

Sunday, May 15

Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles,

Tuesday, May 17

Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Yentl, Jewish Community Center, Creve Coeur, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until June 21, 2016 CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions,

Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016

Wednesday, May 18

Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016

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Great Rivers Biennial: Lyndon Barrois Jr., Nanette Boileau, and Tate Foley, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 14, 2016 Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 11, 2016 Yentl, Jewish Community Center, Creve Coeur, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until June 21, 2016 Tennessee Williams Festival, Grand Center, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m CAM Summer 2016 Exhibitions, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., runs until August 4, 2016 Kiss Me Kate, Ivory Theater, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until May 15, 2016 Her Turn: The Revolutionary Women of Chess, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until September 4, 2016 A Decade of Collecting Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs until July 17, 2016 Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Runs until September 5, 2016 Cinderella, Edison Theater, St. Louis

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Religion Religion briefs Archbishop of Havana, key figure in U.S. detente, steps down

HAVANA (AP) — The Vatican says Cardinal Jaime Ortega, who oversaw a warming of relations with the Communist government and played a role in the secret negotiations that led to U.S.-Cuba detente, has stepped down.

He is being replaced as archbishop of Havana by Juan de la Caridad Garcia Rodriguez, the archbishop of the eastern city of Camaguey (KA'-muh-gway). Church statements Tuesday did not say if Garcia will be appointed cardinal.

The church said Pope Francis accepted Ortega's resignation, which was presented in 2011 under a church rule requiring archbishops to offer their resignation when they are 75. Ortega was named Archbishop of Havana in 1981 and oversaw three papal trips to Communist Cuba. He was so trusted by Cuba that he ferried messages between Presidents Raul Castro and Barack Obama during detente negotiations.

Seattle police investigating racist graffiti found at church

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle police are investigating after vandals broke into a church and spray painted racist messages on the walls.

KOMO-TV reports the Curry Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church was preparing to celebrate its 66th anniversary when church members discovered the vandalism Sunday morning.

Church members found a Swastika and racist insults in black spray paint on the walls inside the church. One message told the congregation to "go back" to Africa.

Church elder Charles Eakers says he doesn't understand who would want to harm a church.

3rd man charged in Christmas Eve slaying of musician

DETROIT (AP) — A third man has been charged in the fatal shooting of a Detroit musician who was killed after performing at a Christmas Eve church service.

An ex-convict, 28-year-old Devan Williams, was arraigned Monday on charges of murder and carjacking, among other crimes. He was returned to jail without bond. A lawyer will be assigned.

Police say Anthony Tolson was ordered out of his Chevy Trailblazer on Dec. 24 and was shot on Detroit's east side. He had played bass guitar at a Christmas Eve service and was heading to his mother's home with gifts for his three children.

Police say the 33-year-old Tolson was killed over the expensive rims on his car.

Indians take to Buddhist chanting to alleviate urban stress

NEW DELHI (AP) — A growing number of executives and professionals in India's hectic capital of New Delhi are

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chanting Buddhist mantras in search of calm.

Most of those picking up the practice are Hindu, but say they see no conflict between their religion and Buddhist chanting. Some say it is soothing, others invigorating.

While Buddhism began on the Indian subcontinent around the 5th century BC, it has waned in both India and Nepal while flourishing in different forms in Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and other countries. With its easy rituals and lack of dogma, Buddhism has also drawn supporters from afar, including agnostics and Hollywood celebrities.

The practice of repeating a mantra is not exclusive to Buddhism. Many across Hindu-dominated India include chanting as part of their yoga.

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The three-day festival will open on Friday, June 10, with a celebration of the 45th anniversary of Chicago’s Alligator Records, and conclude on Sunday, June 12, with a special tribute to the legendary Otis Rush featuring notable friends and other musicians he has influenced throughout his career. The festival headliners throughout the weekend include: Shemekia Copeland with guest Curtis Salgado, Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials with guest Corky Siegel, Tommy Castro and The Painkillers with guest Toronzo Cannon, Fred Wesley and the J.B.s, Irma Thomas, Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater and Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters.

The full schedule will be announced later this spring.

Friday, June 10 – Alligator Records 45th Anniversary Celebration The festival opens on June 10 with a salute to Chicago’s Alligator Records for 45 years of what the label describes as “genuine houserockin’ music.” Deeply rooted in the blues, several of the label’s renowned recording artists will perform at the Petrillo Music Shell to kick-off the festival.

2015 Grammy nominee Shemekia Copeland will headline the tribute with a sizzling performance of her many hits since her debut in 1998. Having been called “the next Aretha Franklin” by CNN, Shemekia Copeland has a passion for the blues along with a vision and personality that’s just as strong and unflinching as her incredible voice. She will take the stage at 8:15 p.m. along with guest Curtis Salgado, the award-

winning blues icon and Alligator artist.

Before Copeland takes the stage, the Petrillo Music Shell will open at 6 p.m. with Tommy Castro & The Painkillers. The group’s funk and blues sound will delight fans with their guitar licks and high-energy performance. Their most recent release is 2014’s The Devil You Know is full of grit and rocking soul. Hot off the recent release of his new album, The Chicago Way, Toronzo Cannon will make a guest appearance with the band as one the label’s emerging stars.

Always a crowd favorite, at 7 p.m. Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials will bring their rowdy blues show to the Petrillo Stage. Having released their first album Roughhousin’ in 1986, Lil’ Ed and The Blues Imperials have not slowed down. They have garnered many blues awards for their performances and have a legion of ever growing fans who proudly call themselves “Ed Heads.” Bluesman Corky Siegel will join the band for a special collaboration and provide his special style of blues to the evening’s mix.

Saturday, June 11 – Soul/R&B Night Headlining the evening on June 11 at 8:05 p.m. is jazz and funk trombonist Fred Wesley & The New J.B.s. Wesley is best known as the music director, arranger, trombonist and a primary composer for the legendary James Brown from 1968 to 1975. Throughout his amazing career, he has collaborated with George Clinton, the Count Basie Orchestra, Van Morrison, De La Soul and others. The members of the New J.B.s are accomplished musicians from around the world with solid credentials in funk and jazz. With Fred Wesley leading, they are inspired by the fabled James Brown J.B.s and generate heat in every performance.

Best known as “The Soul Queen of New Orleans,” Irma Thomas will take the sage at 6:30 p.m. Thomas’ career has spanned

over five decades and the Grammy winner is not slowing down. Since her first hit in 1960, “You Can Have My Husband but Don’t Mess With My Man,” she is still receiving accolades Most recently she was named the “Soul Blues Female Artist” at the Blues Music Awards in 2013 and 2014.

The evening’s opening performance begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be announced at a later date.

Sunday, June 12 – Tribute to Otis Rush Legendary blues guitarist Otis Rush arrived in Chicago from Mississippi in the 1950s after seeing Muddy Waters perform while visiting his sister. Rush worked tirelessly to establish himself as an innovative blues guitarist, bandleader, singer and songwriter by playing with the legendary bluesmen of the day. Rush set new standards and influenced countless blues and rock musicians, including Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Led Zeppelin and many others. A fearless electric guitarist, Rush was a leader in creating the modern, R&B influenced Chicago blues we know today as the West Side Sound.

The evening will begin at 5 p.m. with Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters. As an award-winning blues guitarist, Ronnie Earl learned fromRush and considers him to be the greatest musical influence on his career and life.

The tribute continues at 6:30 p.m. with Chicago legend Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater. Known as a blues-rocking showman with his left-handed, upsidedown guitar playing and his signature Indian headdress, Clearwater is among the very finest bluesmen performing today.

He’s a frequent performer at the Chicago Blues Festival and this year his guitar mastery and rock-fueled blues will be on full display for a true taste of West Side blues.

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At 8 p.m., friends, artists and surprise guests will come together to celebrate Otis Rush with a special tribute featuring the confirmed artists to date: Jimmy Johnson, Abb Locke, Brian Jones, Carl Weathersby, Bob Stroger, Sumito Ariyoshi, Big Ray, John Kattke, Mike Wheeler, Lurrie Bell, Shun Kikuta, Eddie Shaw, Sam Burton, among others. The entire lineup and additional guests will be announced at a later date.

The Chicago Blues Festival is FREE and open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. The Petrillo Music Shell will feature headliners from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 10; 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11; and 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12.

Beginning each day at 11 a.m., the Bud Light Crossroads Stage, the Jackson Mississippi Rhythm and Blues Stage and the Front Porch contribute to the festival’s reputation as an internationally acclaimed event. The line-up at these stages specifically highlight local and national musicians that celebrate the genres rich tradition and heritage.

Leading up to the Chicago Blues Festival, during May and June there will be several preview performances and film screenings held at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E. Washington St.) and Chicago Public Library locations throughout the city. The “official” Chicago Blues Festival preview on Daley Plaza will take place Monday, June 6, at noon.

A complete line-up and schedule for all stages, as well as preview events, will be released this spring.

For more information, please visit chicagobluesfestival.us. To plan your trip to Chicago for the Blues Festival, visit choosechicago.com. Join the conversation on Facebook (Chicago Blues Festival) and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ ChicagoDCASE (#ChiBluesFest).

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Hillsboro summer concert series returns For The Edge Imagine Hillsboro is excited to announce the lineup for the 7th Annual Summer Concert Series presented

by Care Otter, Roger Jennings and Consolidated Communications. The series will be held in the Sherwood Forest Campgrounds on the bluegrass stage located at 920 City Lake Road in Hillsboro on Saturday nights June through September. 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.

Lineup: June 4 – The Steve Ewing Band (Rock). St. Louis, MO Steveewingmusic.com St. Louis based musician Steve Ewing is best known as the golden voice behind the seven piece powerhouse The Urge. Formed in high school back in late 80’s, The Urge took their eclectic mix of punk, reggae, hip hop, ska, and sent a sonic shockwave from the Midwest that can still be felt to this day. After 4 independent label releases they were picked up by the Immortal/ Epic label, home to such artists as Korn and Incubus, and released 3 albums of their own. Alternative radio stations everywhere were spinning “All Washed Up”, “Brainless”, “It’s Gettin’ Hectic”, “Straight to Hell”, “Four Letters and Two Words”, “Too Much Stereo”, and the top ten “Jump Right In” featuring Nick Hexum of 311 fame. Many St. Louis natives fondly remember The Urge from their intense, face-melting shows at venues such as Mississippi Nights and local festivals like PointFest. The Urge spent much of their time touring alongside aforementioned artists Korn, Incubus and 311.

Besides still playing with The Urge, Steve as been involved in a multitude of projects including production work for artists such as Lojic, Egress, and many others.

However, the passion still lies in performing and he tears it up onstage every chance he gets. Steve Ewing shows come in one of two enticing flavors, whether it’s an acoustic outing with axe-man extraordinaire Adam Hansbrough or a full band assault. Either way you’re in for a stellar mix of classic covers, Urge favorites and outstanding selections from any one of the six independently released albums including the latest, Zodiac.

July 4 –Petty Cash Junction (Tom Petty / Johnny Cash Tribute) St. Louis, MO

Pettycash Junction performs the music of Tom Petty and Johnny Cash! All the hits and then some! Something for everyone! David G. Kalz, Jimmy Griffin, and Robynn Ragland, with Greg Hulub, John Gore, and Kevin Bowers perform spot-on renditions of Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, and June Carter... Add in some guitar virtuosity and it's quite a show!

August 6 – Grass Fed Mule (Bluegrass / Jazz / Folk) St. Louis, MO Grassfedmule.com "The St. Louis act started as a side project for two members of jam-band Acoustics Anonymous, then expanded to enfold a member of Elemental Shakedown.

Prog and jazz streams flow into the band’s sound, which displays its members’ sure-handed instrumental prowess." - Columbia Daily Tribune 2016Smokey Bluegrass with a healthy dose of Jazz 'n Funk. Expect grass, funk, jazz, ole timey folk, and much more! "If you like your bluegrass in a jam, Grass Fed Mule should be sweet to your ears." - Columbia Daily Tribune 2016 September 3 – Aaron Kamm and the One Drops (Reggae / Blues / Funk) St. Louis, MO Hailing from St. Louis, MO, Aaron Kamm and the One Drops merge flavors of Roots Reggae, Mississippi River Blues, Improv-laced Jams, and Soulful Vocals.

With a High energy performance and a unique sound this band is a must see.

This concert series is created not only for the community but by the community working together.

Top-quality celebrations and events like these would not be possible without the involvement of a dedicated corporate community. The series is presented

by Care Otter, Roger Jennings and Consolidated Communications. Additional sponsors: Casey’s General Stores, CNB Bank & Trust, Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Boewdes, P.C, Hayes Abrasives, Hurst-Rosche, Springfield Clinic and TCCU of Hillsboro.

Food will be prepared on site, camping is available and various events leading up to show time. The Summer Concert Series is free to attend. Donations accepted. Any procceds will benefit Imagine Hillsboro for future improvement projects.

For more information, to volunteer during the series or to become a sponsor visit www.facebook. com/hillsborosummerconcertseries or contact concert co-chairs Lesley Pollard 217-816-6802 or Zach Wygal at 217-556-4246.

Above, Grass Fed Mule. At left, the poster for this year's series. Photos for The Edge.

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Music Tuning in Stapleton to appear at The Fox

Chris Stapleton boldly introduced himself to the public at-large in 2015 with the release of his breakthrough debut album, Traveller. Released in May on Mercury Records Nashville, Traveller initially debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart with more than 27,000 albums sold, making it one of the bestselling first weeks by a debut country artist in 2015. The album also received extensive critical acclaim and has landed him bookings on multiple national TV shows including recent appearances on Saturday Night Live and CBS News Sunday Morning.

Stapleton will appear at the Fox Thursday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $79.50, $59.50, $54.50, $49.50 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Following a historic turn on the CMA Awards—where Stapleton became the first artist to win Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the same awards— Traveller became the first album to re-enter the Billboard 200 all-genre album chart at No. 1, where it stayed for two straight weeks.

T h e b re a k t h ro u g h s u c c e s s continued earlier this year at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, where Stapleton took home two awards for Best Country Album and Best Country Solo Performance ( “ Tr a v e l l e r ” ) . M o s t re c e n t l y, Stapleton won six awards at the 51st Annual ACM Awards—Album of the Year (for Traveller as both artist and producer), Song of the Year (for “Nobody To Blame” as both artist and songwriter), Male Vocalist of the Year and New Male Vocalist of the Year. With the six wins, Stapleton ties the record for most ACM Awards won in a single year (only Garth Brooks and Faith Hill have previously won six in the same year).

Co-produced with Dave Cobb, Traveller is comprised of songs written throughout Stapleton's 15- year career and evokes his childhood when country, blues, rock and R&B swirled together to create a distinctive sound that still resonates with modern fans.

Bernadette Peters to perform at The Rep’s 50th Anniversary Gala

Multiple Tony Award-winning Broadway icon Bernadette Peters will perform at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’s 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, September 24, at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel.

The World Wide Technology Foundation and the Steward Family Foundation will underwrite the performance.

One of Broadway’s brightest stars, Peters received both the Tony Award and Drama Desk Award for her critically acclaimed performance in Andrew Lloyd Webber ’s hit musical Song and Dance. In June 1999, Peters earned her second Tony Award, her third Drama Desk Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award for her portrayal of Annie Oakley in one of Broadway’s most popular musicals, the Tony Awardwinning Broadway revival of Annie Get Your Gun.

Peters currently stars in Amazon Prime’s hit TV series, Mozart in the Jungle, which won the 2016 Golden Globe for Best TV Comedy or Musical series.

General tickets for the gala start at $500, which includes a blacktie dinner and a performance by Peters. Patron-level tickets — which feature preferred seating for the performance — are $1,500 per couple. A sponsor-level table for 10 is $10,000.

Tickets will be available June 1.

The gala commemorates the 50th anniversary of The Repertory T h e a t re o f S t . L o u i s , w h i c h launched its first performances in 1966. The Rep’s 50th season begins in September with the Stephen Sondheim musical Follies, whose 2011 revival featured an acclaimed performance by Peters.

“Bernadette Peters is a legendary star befitting a golden anniversary event,” Rep Artistic Director Steven Woolf said. “We are honored to have her perform at our gala and cannot wait to watch as she shares her talent with our generous supporters.”

The Rep’s 50th Anniversary Gala co-chairs are Cathy and Jim Berges, Cheri and Ron Fromm, Ann and Hugh Scott and Lynn and Doug Yaeger.

throughout the US before wrapping on August 21st in San Antonio, TX. For more information, please visit: http://summerlandtour.net/.

The tour will stop at Ballpark Village in St. Louis on July 31.

Formed in 2012 by Art Alexakis, lead guitarist and vocalist of Everclear, the Summerland Tour has featured notable nostalgic alternative rock bands such as Soul Asylum, Eve 6, Space Hog, Gin Blossoms, Marcy Playground, Live, Fuel, American HiFi, The Toadies and Filter. Tickets for Summerland Tour 2016 went on sale Friday, April 15th.

With tremendous excitement towards this year's Summerland Tour, Alexakis explains, "This is the kind of line up I've dreamed of when I started the Summerland Tour. We kicked it off with Sugar Ray for the first year, so it feels great to have band join us for the 5th

Anniversary. We love Lit & Sponge and cannot wait to share the stage with them. This lineup is stacked and this summer is going to be an adventure."

The Fox to host Celtic Thunder

Storming onto the main stage are international megastars Celtic Thunder, with Legacy, a brand new show that celebrates the influence of Irish and Celtic music around the world.

Celtic Thunder will appear at the Fox in St. Louis on Oct. 8.

Tickets are $45 to $75 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Legacy is a live show featuring a mix of lively, fast paced and upbeat songs “A Place in The Choir”

“Galway Girl” and “Raggle Taggle Gypsy” that represent the fun loving nature of the Irish and slower classic ballads “Danny Boy” “Noreen” and “Buachaille On Eirne” that portray a more nostalgic and romantic side.

Continuing their tradition of paying homage to the musical culture and traditions of Ireland, Celtic Thunder ’s latest show is a depiction both their musical footprint over the past 8 years as well as their amazing heritage of Irish and Celtic music.

Both the ensemble and solo performances in this thrilling evening of entertainment highlight the diversity of Irish music and song. Powerful anthems Ireland’s Call and Caledonia, heartwarming ballads Song For The Mira and Take Me Home and lively crowd favorites such as Seven Drunken Nights all serve to showcase the musical talent of each soloist.

Culture Club to perform in St. Charles

Of all the exciting groups to come out of the alternative music scene in the early 80's, Culture Club became the first to achieve arena headline status. The adulation from around the world and soaring record sales that followed the release of their classic single, "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" saw Culture Club explode on a global level. Over the course of their career, they have 50 million record sales to their name.

The band went on to achieve stunning success with their debut album Kissing To Be Clever, and in particular scored three Top Ten hits in the US - becoming the first group to hit that milestone since The Beatles. ‘’Time (Clock of the Heart)” has also been included on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of 500 songs that shaped rock and roll.

This show will see the original line-up on stage: singer Boy George, guitarist/keyboardist Roy Hay, bassist Mikey Craig and drummer Jon Moss.

The concert is schedule Wednesday, July 20, atThe Family Arena in St. Charles.

Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office or online at www.metrotix.com.

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.

Summerland Tour coming to Ballpark Village

The 5th annual Summerland Tour is proud to announce that Sugar Ray, Everclear, Lit and Sponge will perform at each date of this year's acclaimed '90s alternative music tour. TheSummerland Tour, previously heralded by Rolling Stone as one of the "10 Hottest Summer Package Tours", kicks off on July 8th in Louisville, KY, and will include more than 25 dates

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Miranda Lambert, Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Pat Martino Trio, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Red- A Tribute to Sammy Hagar, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Todd Masterson, Cicero's, University City, Doors 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

Chapers EP Release Show, w/Embracer, Mocklove, Yearlong Hours, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Pokemon: Symphonic Evolutions, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m.

Pat Martino Trio, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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The adult mac and cheese, above, with chicken and bacon at One World Cafe in Peoria. Below, the tabouli side salad.

One World Cafe in Peoria

By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge One World Cafe has been a staple near the campus of Bradley University in Peoria since 1993.

On a recent trip north to check out the state basketball tournament with some buddies, I got the pleasure of checking it out. With a gigantic menu of quirky and healthy options, One World Cafe has plenty for everyone.

In '93 it started as a one-room coffee house and quickly expanded into the full service bar and restaurant located at 1245 W. Main St., on the corner of Main St. and University St. that it is today.

I will admit I was a little nervous when we arrived. Accompanied by a bunch of sports junkies who are more comfortable in a steak house or a burger shack, the atmosphere at One World Cafe surely didn't portray that.

The first room you enter when you walk in the door is like a small bakery, with pies and cakes in a display case and a few booths for patrons to sit. Then you walk into the main dining area and there are booths located in the middle of the large room with larger tables situated near the front window.

You are seated pretty close to your neighbors, too.

The walls are adorned with inspirational sayings, large cultural murals and clocks depicting the different times throughout the world. I thought the growing crowd might start harmonizing in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kumbaya My Lord.â&#x20AC;?

Once you get a chance to look over the menu though you see there is plenty for everyone and some creative twists. If you've learned anything about my eating adventures, I like that.

I decided to start my dinner out

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light. Yes, I can eat healthy when I want.

I ordered the tabouli side salad to start my meal. It consisted of chopped parsley and quinoa salad tossed with tomatoes and onions in lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil over a bed of mixed greens.

I am a big fan of quinoa, which is a grain known for its delectable seeds which are full of essential amino acids and high quantities of calcium, phosphorus and iron and a great source of protein. In general terms, it's very good for you.

The tabouli salad offered a great array of flavors with the quinoa salad, the tomatoes, the onions and the lemon juice. It was indeed a fantastic way to start my meal.

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that the olive oil was practically non existent.

Now it was on to the main course and there was plenty to chose from, but I shifted back to a selection that fit the type of dish you're used to me ordering, the adult mac and cheese. I added a little twist though, including chicken and bacon in this great entree.

The adult mac and cheese consists of cork screw pasta smothered in One World Cafe's homemade cheese sauce and garnished with parsley.

When it arrived the bowl was stuffed with the delectable concoction. The cheese was wonderfully creamy and while the chicken and bacon were sliced thin, they were plentiful and extremely tender, as was the pasta. It was

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On a sidebar, my buddy Andy let me pilfer some bites of his selection and it was the all-star of what we had at One World Cafe. Andy went with the Cubano pizza.

Served on a 12-inch hand-tossed crust, the Cubano consisted of shredded pork, diced ham and shredded cheese on top of One World Cafe's chipotle barbecue sauce. Andy held the spicy mustard and had the pickles served on the side.

This pizza was unbelievable.

The sauce was rich in taste, but not overwhelming, and it was heaping with ham and pork, which were both fresh and tender.

We should have stopped there, but Andy and I went for dessert, too, much to our chagrin. We each

ordered the original groovy cookie and there wasn't anything groovy about it.

It consisted of a giant chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a cherry. The ice cream was fine and the cherry was a nice touch, but the centerpiece of the dish, the chocolate chip cookie, was like a hunk of concrete.

I was seriously frightened I may chip a tooth trying to eat it.

So while myself and the rest of my dinner party applauded One World Cafe for their dinner options, I unfortunately don't give the original groovy cookie the same accolades.

There are plenty of options at One World Cafe. The menu is gigantic.

From breakfast, to appetizers, to soups and salads, burgers, sandwiches and wraps, quesadillas, pizza and main entrees, there is a lot. Check out the full menu at www.oneworld-cafe.com.

The Hungarian stuffed pepper was one of the quirky items that really grabbed my attention. It includes a roasted red pepper stuffed with quinoa, mushrooms, carrots and onion and then is topped with a Hungarian-style sauce and a dollop of sour cream.

One of the members of our group, Julius, raved about the royale burger also. It's a half pound beef patty on a brioche bun, topped with American cheese, a fried egg, ham and bacon.

It can get a little pricey. The tabouli side salad was $6, while the adult mac and cheese was $14.

Andy's 12-inch pizza was $15, while Julius' burger was $13, but it was an overall good experience.

Next time you're in Peoria, if you're looking for a quirky restaurant with some healthy choices, I recommend One World Cafe as a place to go when you gotta eat.

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Willing to pay a fee annually, monthly, for each visit, or even buy the land outright. Also willing to pay for information leading to a site where arrowheads have been found. This could be a farm field, pre-contrusction site, or even your front yard, as long as there are arrowheads. Will pay to have land put back to original condition or better on top of the lease fee.

Please call Connor 314-629-9828 ARROWHEADS WANTED: local Avocational Archaeologist is looking to purchase either one arrowhead or an entire collection.

Love Indian artifacts!

314-608-2692

Houses For Rent

RENTALS!

101 An Ja Lo Drive, Maryville, IL Couch, 2 love seats, 2 blue recliners, 2 burgundy recliners, twin bed complete, 2 twin beds headboards and frame, 1 full headboard & frame, 2 wood kitchen tables with 4 chairs each like new, 4 bar stools, computer desk and chair, roll top desk, typewriter, refrigerator, upright freezer, washer & dryer, 2 white cabinets, corner bookcase, vacuum cleaners, linens, vintage clothes, fur jacket, books, stereo and speakers, treadmill, ladders, tools, 2 heavy duty shop vac., tool bench, yard ornaments, fountain for yard, old canes, records, rocker, fireplace and mantle, cedar chest, game table with 4 chairs, sofa table, large gold mirror, lots of lamps, 3 sets of dishes, lots of glassware, baskets, silver plate, pewter, and sterling silverware, collection of wood boxes, clocks, pots, pans, bakeware, small electric appliances, cookbooks, lots of lamps, oil paintings, Christmas, Halloween, Easter decorations, craft items, floral arrangements, and lots more.

For more info, call Barb Johannes (618) 401-0627 Appliances

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

710

E’ville schools Worden, 3+br/4ba, $1,700, 3000sq. ft., gar. 618-514-9954.

2BR Loft, newly remod new kit, ba, wndws/drs d/w, w/d hkups. $715 incl. w/s/t. 593-0173

Glen/Edw; Ginger Cr. Exec Living, $2000/mo 200+maint. lease/CFD available. 779-6266

3br TH 1200sq. ft. S8 OK Collinsville, $890/mo.

345-9610. Specials!! skyviewtownhouses.com

Lakefront, 3 bdrm 2 car carport,1 3/4 baths, 2 FPs, $1,375 632-0151 or 973-1833

3br, 2.5ba duplex in Glen Carbon, $1,300/ mo+dep. 2 car gar. 1yr lease. 618-781-0701

Apts/Duplexes For Rent

710

1 bdrm apt. all new thru-out. w.s.t. included. crdt ck req. $650/mo. No calls after 6pm 656-3407 1BR loft apt & 1BR duplex $585/mo. + dep No pets/smking. Credit Check. 656-8953

2BR apt in E’ville.

Retirement community.

No pets, No smoking. $495. 217-854-8784.

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS May Apartments, located in Edwardsville, Illinois offering affordable rents for Seniors 62 and older and the disabled, Income restrictions apply. 1 & 2, bedroom units available with all appliances furnished, all utilities paid by owner. This facility is set in a quiet city area close to shopping and transit. The local area is a bustling growing area boasting several medical offices, banks, grocery stores, retail shops, and many other conveniences. This is a waiting list program and some short waits may apply. Call us for an application 618-692-0076

Place A Class Ad Online!

Fully Renovated 1BR & 2 BR Apts.

Downtown E’ville.

Available Now. $925-$1,125/mo.

(618) 307-9506 www.liveat300main.com

GLEN CARBON Pepperwod Condos All Electric units, all appliances, FP, Stacked WD, Deck/Patio 1BR from $675 Carports available

618-624-4610 LUXURY 2 BRs located at 270 & 111 Gourmet kitchens, 2 bay windows, washer/dryer included.

WST included. Must See! $695. Call for our move-in specials!

(618)931-3333.

Montclaire Area 2 BD 2 BA large kitchen, living room, unf. basement W/D hookup, garge w/ opener $925 + deposit and credit check.

(618)656-2922 SMOKE FREE Townhomes.

2br, 1.5ba $710 mo.

Great interstate access. Includes washer/dryer, water, sewer and trash service. No pets.

618-931-4700 www.fairway-estates.net

Studio apt dwntn. $475/mo. $475 deposit & $50 credit check.

Call 618-978-5044

Commercial Space For Rent 720 For Lease Commercial Corner Building 1016 N. Main Edwardsville 1075 to 1375 sq. ft.

Phone 618-656-7373 Email: vcarverproperties @gmail.com Advertise it here!

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WHITE GE PROFILE WALL OVEN/MICROWAVE LIKE NEW $400.

Call 692-4218

media solutions

$25.00

SATURDAY, MAY 14TH, 10:00 AM HWY 143 & Drda Lane Edwardsville, IL Parcel# 14-1-15-04-02-201-002 23.22 Acres • Madison County Zoned: Agricultural • Slightly Rolling Land • Near the North SIUE Access Road

Ideal for “Large Lot” Subdivision!

VISIT:

www.theauctionhouseco.com

OR CALL: 618-344-3545

Sell With A Classified Ad! Call 656-4700 ext 22

705

2 BR Town Home for rent. 1.5 bath, 1 car garage. W/D hookup Credit check and security deposit required. No pets. $825 per month.

618-779-9985

3br/2ba, New w/d. 635 E. Vandalia. $1200/ mo. Students Welcome 670-9166/ 670-9179

May 12, 13 - 9 am - 4 pm May 14 - 9 am - 1 pm

Houses For Rent

2 bdrm apts $595-$705 Some with w/d & patios.

NO PETS. 1 yr lease 618-977-7222

705

ESTATE SALE

LAND AUCTION 23.2 ACRES

OPPORTUNITIES LISTED DAILY IN THE EDWARDSVILLE INTELLIGENCER

Wanted To Buy

1 Vehicle - 10 lines of text with a picture! ($140 Value) Ad Runs for up to 30 days!

Intelligencer Automotive Classifieds Powered by trust.

Driven by value.

Contact the Intelligencer today to sell your vehicle!

Call Sara @ 618-656-4700 ext. 22 E-Mail: sbell@edwpub.net Office Located At: 117 N. 2nd Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025 Hours: Monday - Friday • 8:30 am - 5 pm

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Classified Madison County

HOMES MAY 2016

Your Area Guide for Real Estate & Home Services

Yard Sales

1099

9 Old Orchard Lane Glen Carbon 5/13 8A-6P & 5/14 8A-12P Hot tub, queen bed headboard, dinning room table w/ 6 chairs and buffet, patio set w/ 4 chairs, refrigerator, table saw, misc. tools, dvds, childrens clothes and lots of misc.

This home listed on Page 3

HOME SERVICES - REMODELING - INTERIOR DESIGN KITCHEN & BATH - OUTDOOR LIVING

www.MadisonCountyHomes.net

Bennington Subdivision YARD SALE! 5/13 5P-8P 5/14 7A-12P MULTIPLE HOMES! Clothes of all sizes, kitchen items, furniture, baby items, patio furniture, tools, etc.

Yard Sales

1099

Yard Sales

Countryside Meadows Subdivision Garage Sale

MULTI-FAMILY-SALE 124 DRAKE COURT Edwardsville Fri.,May—13-5pm-8pm Sat.,May-14-7am-Noon

Lots-of-Infant & Toddler-Girl Clothes, Toys, House-Decor, Picture-Frames, Infant Changing Table, Softball Pitching-Net & Bag, Misc. Clothes & Items

1099

Rte. 143 to Drda to Wooded Estates Entrance Thursday, 5/12, 3p-6p Friday, 5/13, 8a-1p Saturday, 5/14, 7a-12p Neighborhood Wide Yard Sale Huntington Place Subdivision Glen Carbon Friday 5/13 5P-8P Saturday 5/14 8a-Noon Rain or Shine!!!

Two L o c a t i o n s S e rv i n g t h e M e t ro E a s t A re a

Locally Owned and Operated

CONGRATULATIONS TO APRIL TEAM SALES AGENTS OF THE MONTH

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Edwardsville

O’Fallon/Shiloh

1012 Plummer Drive

1941 Frank Scott Parkway

618-655-4100

618-628-2400

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

CONGRATULATIONS TO APRIL TEAM LISTING AGENTS OF THE MONTH BUTLER

THE MASSEY TEAM (618) 791-5024 OR (618) 791-9298 A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE has made these Associates a leader in the real estate market.

CONGRATULATIONS TO APRIL SALES AGENT OF THE MONTH

MARCUS REALTY GROUP

Three bedroom two story with tree lined barckyard on quiet cul-de-sac lot.

$239,900 GLC PR102786 Butler Marcus Realty Group 618-972-2225/618-444-9903

OPEN HOUSE

Three bedrooms, two baths filled with light soaring 17 foot ceilings,private, botanical garden. $159,000 EDW PR102778 Mary Christine McMahon 618-604-9220

OPEN HOUSE

(618) 972-2225 OR (618) 444-9903

504 Lowden Drive EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $644,900 Betsy Butler 618-972-2225

1516 Ogelsby EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $634,000 Betsy Butler 618-972-2225

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE has made these Associates a leader in the real estate market.

CONGRATULATIONS TO APRIL LISTING AGENT OF THE MONTH

SANDIE LAMANTIA

SANDY LANE 618-792-7918

(618) 978-2384 A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE has made this Associate a leader in the real estate market.

3309 Hershiser Ct. EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $599,999 The Massey Team 618-791-5024/618-791-9298

112 Knights Bridge Ln. EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $598,500 Sandie Lamantia 618-978-2384

3317 Drysdale Ct. EDWARDSVILLE SUN 12-4 $552,500 The Massey Team 618-791-5024/618-791-9298

3321 Drysdale Ct. EDWARDSVILLE SUN 12-4 $545,000 The Massey Team 618-791-5024/618-791-9298

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

OPRN HOUSE

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

898 Prestonwood Dr. EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $345,000 Karen Marcus 618-444-9903

301 McClelland Dr. TROY SUN 1-3 $332,500 George Key 618-581-4323

236 Shadowbrooke TROY SUN 1-3 $268,500 Betsey Butler 618-972-2225

127 Collinsville St. GLEN CARBON SUN 1-3 $145,000 Jason Palmero 618-954-1653

Stunning 1.5 story home. No details have been spared. This one is worth falling for, call today! $499,000 EDW PR102757

Walk out ranch, finished LL. large corner lot with fenced backyard. $315,000 EDW PR102629

A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE has made this Associate a leader in the real estate market.

S e a rc h N E W L I S T I N G S , O P E N H O U S E S a n d H O M E S F O R S A L E i n yo u r a re a a t

w w w. b h h s E l i t e P r o p e r t i e s . c o m ©2016 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchisee of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY BOB’S HANDYMAN SERVICE

Remodeling & Repair Drywall Finished Carpentry Painting Ceramic Tile Build & Repair Decks Exterior House And Deck Washing Landscaping Blinds & Draperies Light Fixture & Ceiling Fans No Job Too Small

Insured

Call Bob Rose 978-8697

TREE SERVICE

DEX’S

TREE SERVICE •Fully Insured •Tree Trimming •Tree Removal •Topping Experts •Stump Removal •Storm Clean-up •Bush Trimming •Spotless Clean-up Every Time •Crane Service

LET ME FIX IT!

Free Estimates

HANDYMAN SERVICE

www.dexstreeservice.com

• • • • • •

Remodeling Painting Carpentry Drywall Lighting & Ceiling Fans Electric Service Upgrade

618-977-5037

MASONRY & CONCRETE Madison Co. Masonry & Concrete • ALL BRICK WORK & REPAIR • FOUNDATION WORK • TUCK POINTING • CHIMNEYS • DRIVEWAYS • PATIOS & SIDEWALKS • SEAL ANY BRICK OR CONCRETE • REPAIR WATER DAMAGE (FULLY LICENSED & INSURED FREE ESTIMATES

Serving All Of Madison County

618-670-9243 Sixth Generation Masonry We are here for all of your masonry needs.

Chimneys, Foundations Mailboxes, Flowerboxes, etc.

618-531-5944

Spring Cleaning Specials • 3 Rms & Hallway $119.00 • Sofa, Loveseat & Chair - $149.00 • 10% OFF Tile & Grout Cleaning

618-410-8245 Licensed & Insured

CARDINAL STUMP GRINDING LLC Licensed & Insured PROMPT & RELIABLE Free Estimates

Call Joe 618-973-8458

TIM’S

TREE SERVICE

25 Years of Service Experience in Edwardsville

COMPETITIVE RATES • Expert Climbers • Expert Operators • Bucket Truck Service • Free Estimates • Tree Removal/Trimming • Stump Removal • Over Growth Maintenance • Full Line of Excavators • Fully Insured References Upon Request

Call or Text: 618-979-2006

A+

CLEANING

PROFESSOR PLUMBER

AMERICAN MAID CLEANING SERVICE Commerical & Residential

C OMMERCIAL & R ESIDENTIAL Spring Clean-Up Mowing Landscape Installation Irrigation Landscape Lighting

Insured

656-7725

GatewayLawn.com

BOB’S OUTDOOR SERVICES 25 + YEARS EXPERIENCE • Spring Clean-Up • Landscape Work • Shrub Trimming & Removal • Drainage & Erosion Problems • Mulching • Power Washing • Deck & Fence Refinishing • Quality Work • Insured

• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • PLUMBING, BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELS • SEWER/WATER LINE REPLACEMENT & EXCAVATION • WHOLE HOUSE FILTRATION SYSTEM

618-623-2592 • Complete Landscaping • Outdoor Kitchens • Fireplaces / Pits • Steps / Seat Walls / Pillars • Paver Patios / Driveways • Outdoor Lighting • Mowing / Maintenance

• SERVING METRO EAST COMMUNITIES

618-792-8663 A.O. Smith Certified 24/7 Emergency Service

Affordable Rates Insured & Bonded

High Quality Work & LOW PRICES

618-259-7707

www.professorplumberinc.com

www.americanmaid1994.com

ILLINOIS LICENSE 058-191883

Since 1994

PRISTINE CLEANING

FREE ESTIMATES!

Caring Beyond Cleaning

• Licensed, Bonded, Insured • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • CARPET, UPHOLSTREY, TILE & GROUT • HARDWATER REMOVAL/ SHOWER DOORS • BIOHAZARD CERTIFIED

Foster & Sons Lawn Service SPRING Clean-Up

Call us today for a free quote on weekly, biweekly, monthly, one time, move in move out, repossession and foreclosure cleaning

Lawn Cutting/Trimming

Call Bob

Tree & Shrub Trimming & Removal

844-315-8484

(618) 345-9131

Landscape Mulching

(618) 920-0233

Residential & Commercial

www.pristine-cleaning.biz

HOME REMODELING

FRIENDLY LAWN CARE

Toll Free

FREE ESTIMATES

PLUMBING

CONSTRUCTION & REMODELING

• • • • •

Call 618-659-5417

• Lowest Spring Rates • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Professional & Personable

LAWN & LAWN & HOME CARE HOME CARE

STEAM ACTION CARPET CLEANING

Senior & Military Discounts Available!

Most Home Repairs Insured 20 Years Experience

Call Lee: (618) 581-5154

CARPET CLEANING

www.landscapeedwardsville.com

HANDYMAN

Darrell’s Carpentry Plus Ceramic Tile Decks & Fences DOORS: Entrances Interior & Trim Patio Drywall Repairs Paint & Texture REMODELING: Basements Bathrooms Kitchens Replacement Windows Room Additions Rental Rehabs Service Upgrades Storm Damage

Insured & Bonded 656-6743

CLIFF’S AFFORDABLE HOME REMODELING

• Grass Cutting • Landscape • Power Washing • Grass Seeding • Clean-Ups • Bush Trimming • Mulching We have more services..

Just give us a call.....

Owner: Todd Edwards

618-781-7162 BRANDON’S LAWN SERVICE

39 Years Experience

CHEAP RATES

Framing, Drywall/Tape/Paint

FREE ESTIMATES

Flooring Kitchen Cabinets/Countertops Siding/Soffit/Facia/Gutters Doors/Windows Powerwashing -Decks/Stairs Fire & Flood Restoration

ALL JOBS WELCOME

618 335 3330

618 410-9924

618-459-3330 618-410-0241 Fully Insured

KS Lawn Service Spring Yard Clean Up and Landscaping!

HAULING

HAUL ALMOST ANYTHING/ EVERYTHING

PAINTING JIM BRAVE PAINTING Over 20 Years Experience!

• Wallpaper • Specialty Painting • Inside or Outside Work • Power Washing • Deck Refinishing

Commercial & Residential Insured & Licensed

Remove Unwanted Debris From Basement Garage, Attic; Wherever!

VERY REASONABLE Retired Deputy Sheriff

(618)444-0293

Call for a FREE estimate!

692-0182

(cell)

• Fresh Mulching • Lawn Cutting & Trimming

Call

618-531-0126

AMBROSE’S ELECTRICAL LAWN CARE Mowing, Trimming & Blowing Residential & Commercial

618971-7241

Hellrung & Sons Quality Electrical

Service Upgrades, New & Old Home Wiring Service Calls & Trouble Shooting

No Job Too Small

PAINTING Interior/Exterior

DECKS/FENCES Stain/Paint Powerwashing • No job too small • Insured • Local • Will beat ALL competitors Written bids

DAN GRAY 656-8806 910-7874

(618) 407-3093

To place your ad here call Lisa 656-4700 x 46 May 12, 2016

Free Estimates & Warranty

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METRO EAST PRICE LEADER FOR OVER 30 YEARS METRO EAST PRICE LEADER FOR OVER 30 YEARS METRO EAST PRICE LEADER FOR OVER 30 YEARS

SPRING

JACK SCHMITT FORD LINCOLN INVENTORY CLEARING EVENT 0% for 72 mo. LIMITED TIME ONLY*

2016 FORD FUSION 2016 FORD F-150 2016 FORD ESCAPE 2016 FORD EXPLORER

SAVINGS:

$5,248*

STK: GG559 MSRP: $28,695

SAVINGS:

$8,591*

STK: GG621 SALE: $23,992* MSRP: $63,495

SAVINGS:

$4,595*

STK: GG511 SALE: $54,904* MSRP: $30,400

SAVINGS:

$6,466*

STK: GG591 SALE: $25,805* MSRP: $53,990

SALE: $47,524*

2016 FORD FOCUS 2016 FORD TRANSIT 2016 FORD MUSTANG 2016 FORD ESCAPE

SAVINGS:

$4,105*

STK: GG502 MSRP: $29,685

SAVINGS:

$6,676*

STK: GG618 SALE: $25,580* MSRP: $39,190

SAVINGS:

$5,255*

STK: GG318 SALE: $32,514* MSRP: $40,675

SAVINGS:

$4,627*

STK: GG513 SALE: $35,420* MSRP: $30,795

SALE: $26,168*

OVER 300 VEHICLES MARKED DOWN HOURS

MWF: 830 - 8PM TTH: 830 - 6PM SAT: 830 - 5PM SUN: CLOSED

JACKSCHMITTFORD.COM P. 618.477.8763

*0% INTERST FOR 72 MONTS ON SELECT 2015 MODELS. INCLUDES ALL DISCOUNTS AND REBATES. PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE APPLICABLE TAX, TITLE, LICENSE, PROCESSING/DOCUMENTATION FEES, OR DESTINATION CHARGES. MAY REQUIRE FINANCING THROUGH FORD MOTOR CREDIT WITH APPROVED CREDIT. NOT ALL BUYERS WILL QUALIFY FOR FORD CREDIT FINANCING.

NEW CARS REALLY DO COST LESS IN COLLINSVILLE NEW CARS REALLY DO COST LESS IN COLLINSVILLE NEW CARS REALLY DO COST LESS IN COLLINSVILLE

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