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Traveling with pets Make your next trip a great one.

5 Summer at MoBOT Lantern Festival returns.

8 Meet me at the Muny Cast members announced for 2015.

15 "Pitch Perfect 2" The Bellas haven't let up.

17 Cooking up some fun Summer food festivals planned in Illinois.

18 Summer sounds The Edge's music calendar.

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Friday May 29___________ • Circus Flora “One Summer on 2nd Street”, Grand Center District, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. • Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through August 28. • Stages presents Smokey Joe’s Café, Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood, 8:00 p.m., Runs through June 28. • The Big Muddy Dance Company, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Antony and Cleopatra – Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Shakespeare Glen, St. Louis, Green Show 6:30 p.m., Performance 8:00 p.m. • Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: The Barber of Seville, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. • Beyond Bosch: The Afterlife of a Renaissance Master in Print Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 19. • John Mellencamp, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. • Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio w/Lionel Loueke, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • Rascal Flatts w/Scotty McCreery, RaeLynn, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis • Emery – The Question 10 Year

Anniversary Tour w/Wolves At The Gate, Forevermore, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m. • Pillow Talk, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m. • Houndmouth w/Clear Plastic Masks, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • J Bomb w/TYMA, Apollo, Jake Guidry, Cicero’s, University City, 8:30 p.m. • Angel Flight Central Fundraiser feat. The Spirit of Elvis w/Johnny Harra Jr. and The Edge of Reality Band, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday May 30___________ • Circus Flora “One Summer on 2nd Street”, Grand Center District, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. • St. Louis Renaissance Faire, Rotary Park, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. • Stages presents Smokey Joe’s Café, Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood, 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Runs through June 28. • Antony and Cleopatra – Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Shakespeare Glen, St. Louis, Green Show 6:30 p.m., Performance 8:00 p.m. • Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: La Rondine, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Midtown Taste Art Fair, Locust Street, St. Louis • Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00

p.m., Runs through August 23. • New Jewish Theatre presents My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m., Runs through May 31. • Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. • The Decemberists, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio w/Lionel Loueke, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • STL Symphony Concert: Youth Orchestra Concert No. 3, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Chris Stapleton, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Unresolved, Apex Shrine, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. • The Humanoids, Hellachopper, Better Days, Ox Braker, Spirits and the Melchizedek Children, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. • NyCe MixTape Release w/ Asia Major, Wan Maan, Shotta G, Broderick, DJ Pharaoh, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday May 31___________ • Circus Flora “One Summer on 2nd Street”, Grand Center District, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. • St. Louis Renaissance Faire, Rotary Park, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Traveling with pets By KIM SALERNO TripsWithPets.com

road trip really is better when you have a furry friend beside you. However, many pet parents feel concerned about taking their pets along when they travel. One big reason is concern about finding pet friendly accommodations to stay along the way. Kim Salerno, President & Founder of TripsWithPets.com, has traveled extensively with her pets. She knows the ins and outs of finding a great hotel to accommodate everyone's needs, and she assures pet parents that it's easier than they might think. "I have found many gracious, accommodating pet friendly hotels, in every type and every price range," she affirms. Here are Kim's top choices, based on pet policies, fees, amenities and her overall personal experience. It's important to note that no matter where you go, hotels only welcome pets that are properly socialized and wellbehaved, and in places where they are not prohibited by law. Economy-Range Hotels Motel 6 It's iconic and - more importantly for pet travel - it's everywhere. "You can find a Motel 6 along every major highway in the U.S., Kim notes. "Not only is it a bargain and a convenient place to stay, it's a great choice for four legged friends." Pets of any size and breed - even multiple pets - are allowed to stay here at no extra charge. Red Roof Inn Any hotel with a motto like "You Stay Happy, Pets Stay Free" is going to mean great things for your pet. Red Roof Inn has 345 locations, and each one allows guests to bring one pet, at no extra charge. "This is a truly pet friendly place," asserts Kim. "They even have a fun Facebook page called Red Roof Luvs Pets." Moderate/Mid Range Hotels La Quinta Inns & Suites

La Quinta balances the best of two worlds: high-quality service and a high-end feel, at a reasonable, affordable price. La Quinta also expertly balances the needs of people and their pets. All of their locations allow guests to stay with up to two pets, with no fee and no breed or weight restrictions. Pets can even stay alone in your room, if they behave themselves. "I personally have stayed at La Quinta a number of times," notes Kim. "The staff members were always very welcoming, and there were always treats at the front desk." Candlewood Inn & Suites Candlewood endears itself to pet parents in many ways. "This is a great hotel for extended stays with pets," says Kim. "Every location allows multiple pets of up to 80 pounds each. There is a pet fee, but it's pretty reasonable. It goes by a sliding scale that depends on how long you stay." It's the little things that count, though: each location offers a designated dog relief area, complete with waste bags. Well-behaved pets are allowed to stay in rooms unattended. In addition, the hotel provides pet parents with a magnet to put on their doors, which lets the Candlewood staff know that that your pet is a guest in the room. Luxury Hotels: W Hotels This luxury hotel gives both humans and pets the royal treatment Their P.A.W., or Pets are Welcome program, delights four-legged guests with a welcome packet, which features toys, treats, a specialized W Hotels pet tag, waste bags, and a list of pet services offered by the hotel. Rooms that host pets provide them with a custom pet bed, food and water bowls, and tasty turndown treats made just for them. The hotel does have a $25 pet fee, and a nonrefundable $100 cleaning fee. However, Kim has personally found the added expense to be worth it. "If you really want to travel well, and you're going to pull out all the stops, the services this hotel provides are definitely worth the fees." Only one pet per room is allowed, and the hotel does insist on a 40-pound weight limit. Kimpton This hotel company really goes above and beyond to

accommodate every type of pet. In fact, Kimpton's motto is "if your pet fits through the door, we'll welcome them in." Kimpton has a range of boutique hotels in a wide variety of locations, and they have no restrictions on the breed, weight, or even type of pet that is welcome. "The staff at the Kimpton Firesky in Scottsdale told me that of one of their regular guests frequently visited with her pot-bellied pig," notes Kim. If you don't have a pet to bring along, but you wish you did, no worries -- the hotel will provide you with a pet fish in your room. Loews Hotels Loews Hotels is all about luxury, for people and their pets. Its Loews Loves Pets Program provides pets with welcome gifts, such as a name tag, a bowl, and tasty treats. The hotel will gladly walk your pet, petsit, or loan you a pet bed, or even a scratching post. Kim's favorite amenity? Room service. "They have a special doggie room service menu with vetapproved selections that my pets love," she says. "We enjoy relaxing and dining in together, especially during a hectic trip." Loews does have a limit of two pets per room, and pet fees begin at $25, and vary from hotel to hotel. About TripsWithPets.com TripsWithPets.com is the premier online pet friendly travel guide -- providing online reservations at over 30,000 pet friendly hotels & accommodations across the U.S. and Canada. When planning a trip, pet parents go to TripsWithPets.com for detailed, up-to-date information on hotel pet policies and pet amenities. TripsWithPets.com also features airline & car rental pet policies, pet friendly activities, a user-friendly search-by-route option, as well as pet travel gear. About the Author Kim Salerno is the President & Founder of TripsWithPets. com. She founded the pet travel site in 2003 and is an expert in the field of pet travel. Her popular web site features pet friendly hotels & accommodations across the US and Canada, along with other helpful pet travel resources. Her mission is to ensure that pets are welcome, happy, and safe in their travels.

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People People planner DuQuoin State Fair to host Ford, Adkins

S t a t e F a i r M a n a g e r, P a t r i c k Buchen announced recently the first of many entertainment acts for the upcoming 2015 DuQuoin State Fair. O n S a t u r d a y, A u g u s t 2 9 t h Colt Ford brings a unique blend of country and hip-hop to the Grandstand stage. A one-time pro golfer turned s i n g e r- s o n g w r i t e r, C o l t F o rd has found a growing fan base thanks to songs like “Drivin’ Around Song,” “Crank It Up,” and musical collaborations with country music superstars like Keith Urban, and Justin Moore. Ford also helped pen hits for Jason Aldean (“Dirt Road Anthem”) and Brantley Gilbert (“Country Must be Country Wide”). On Sunday, August 30th Trace Adkins will perform for fairgoers on the Grandstand stage. Best known for his songs “Ladies Love Country Boys,” and “You’re Gonna Miss This,” Trace Adkins has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold over 10 million albums. Adkins is a proud spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Program and American Red Crossor whom he raised over $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. Ticket prices for Saturday’s show will range from $15-$20, and tickets for Sunday’s show will range from $20-$25. “The DuQuoin State Fair staff is committed to bringing in quality acts to the Grandstand stage,” said Buchen. “Colt Ford and Trace Adkins are big names in country music, and tickets to their shows at other regional venues would likely be double the price of a show here in DuQuoin. We are very excited to offer this quality of performance and this amazing savings to fairgoers.” Tickets for these shows will go on sale later this summer. Look for more DuQuoin State Fair announcements in the weeks and months ahead. The DuQuoin State Fair runs August 28-September 7th.

Meatloaf, best known for his songs, "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," and "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)," will headline the concert on Wednesday, August 19th. "The 2015 grandstand line-up is starting to take shape, and has a ton of variety to offer fairgoers," said Ag Director Philip Nelson. "When you look at this line-up you'll notice there's something for everyone both young and old, and we're not done yet! We've got more grandstand announcements in the works. I think the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be one fairgoers will remember for years to come." The State Fair Office is selling tickets for these shows weekdays between the hours of 9am and 3 p.m. P r i c e s f o r t h e We d n e s d a y, August 19th show featuring Meatloaf, Styx, and Tesla will range from $50 for VIP tickets to $28 for Tier 3 seats. Prices for the Thursday, August 20th show featuring The Fray with Andy Grammer will range from $37 for VIP tickets to $15 for Tier 3 seats. Also new this year is the Country Concert Blowout package featuring Justin Moore, Rascal F l a t t s a n d H a n k Wi l l i a m s J r. That package can be purchased by phone at (217) 782-1979 or in person at the State Fair Office. The package includes one track ticket and a gate admission for each show for just $99. The following individual tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster: August 14: Sammy Hagar and The Circle / Collective Soul VIP $48 / Track $36 / Tier 1 - $36 / Tier 2 - $31 / Tier 3 - $26 August 16: Justin Moore / Josh Thompson / Jon Pardi VIP - $46 / Track $31 / Tier 1 - $31 / Tier 2 $26 / Tier 3 - $21 August 18: Rascal Flatts / Scotty McCreery / Raelynn VIP $65 / Track $50 / Tier 1 - $50 / Tier 2 - $45 / Tier 3 - $40 August 19: Meatloaf / Styx / Tesla VIP - $50 / Track $38 / Tier 1 - $38 / Tier 2 - $33 / Tier 3 - $28 August 20: The Fray / Andy

Grammer VIP - $37 / Track $25 / Tier 1 - $25 / Tier 3 - $20 / Tier 3 - $15 August 21: Hank Williams, Jr / .38 Special VIP - $47 / Track $35 / Tier 1 - $35 / Tier 2 - $30 / Tier 3 - $25 August 22: Austin Mahone/ Kalin & Myles / Laura Marano VIP - $48 / Track $36 / Tier 1 - $36 / Tier 2 - $31 / Tier 3 - $26 August 23: Brantley Gilbert / Colt Ford / Michael Ray VIP - $54 / Track $39 / Tier 1 $39 / Tier 2 - $34 / Tier 3 - $29 The 2015 Illinois State Fair runs August 13th - 23rd in Springfield. More announcements regarding the grandstand performances and the state fair lineup will be made in the coming weeks.

Flea market returns to Grafton

Mark your calendars now for the official start of the shopping season at The Riverside Flea Market in Grafton, IL. On Saturday, March 28, the popular flea market will open for its 2015 season, boasting more than 75 vendors with a wide selection of antiques, crafts and the usual flea market fare. The flea market will be held in its long time location at the Historic Boatworks, nestled alongside The Loading Dock, located at 400 Front St. in Grafton. The market will be o p e n S a t u rd a y, M a rc h 2 8 a n d Sunday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The flea market will be open monthly on the fourth weekend of the month through October. The Grafton Riverside Flea Market is the largest flea market i n t h e A l t o n re g i o n . T h e 2 0 1 5 flea market schedule includes the following dates: April 25 & 26, May 23 & 24, June 27 & 28, July 25 & 26, August 22 & 23, September 26 & 27 and October 24 & 25. After shopping for your wares, head over to The Loading Dock restaurant to enjoy a meal, drinks and a great view of the Mississippi River. For more information or to be

a vendor, please contact Trudi Allen at (618) 786-8210 or go t o w w w. G r a f t o n L o a d i n g D o c k . com/market.

Tickets now available For Munsters’ Ball

Fans of the 1960s classic comedy “The Munsters” will have two opportunities in June to meet Butch Patrick and Pat P r i e s t , c o - s t a r s o f t h e s h o w. Along with signing autographs at the 4th annual Greenville Graffiti Car Show on Saturday, June 20, the duo will be the special guests at The Munsters’ Ball on Friday, June 19. Patrick and Priest, who portrayed Eddie and Marilyn Munster, will greet fans, pose for photos, and answer questions from the crowd at the Munsters’ Ball. This special ticketed event will also include appetizers, a “ D re s s L i k e Yo u r F a v o r i t e Munster” contest, the showing of a classic episode of the program, and a dance with a DJ. S h e r r y S c h a e f e r, o n e o f t h e organizers of The Munsters’ Ball,

said, “We are looking forward t o p ro v i d i n g a n e n t e r t a i n i n g evening for the whole family. Yo u c a n d a n c e t o M u n s t e r inspired music, dine on ghoulish f i n g e r f o o d s ( n o t m a d e f ro m actual fingers) and enjoy a rare opportunity to hang out with the members of the iconic Munster family.” John Goldsmith, Chamber of Commerce Director, commented, “Over the past few years the celebrities we’ve brought in for the Greenville Graffiti Car Show have been incredibly popular. We’re thrilled to give everyone a chance to spend time visiting with Butch and Pat.” The Munsters’ Ball will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the American Farm Heritage Museum, 1395 Museum Avenue in Greenville. Tickets are $20 each and may be purchased by calling the Greenville Chamber of Commerce office at (618) 664-9272. Tickets may also be purchased in Greenville at Wa t s o n ’ s D r u g S t o r e , F i r s t N a t i o n a l B a n k , a n d B r a d f o rd National Bank.

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Rock/Pop group The Fray will make a stop in Springfield this August to perform their chart-topping hits at the 2015 Illinois State Fair. The Denverbased foursome struck a chord with audiences, selling over four million albums and 20 million singles worldwide. Their hit songs include, "You Found Me," "How to Save a Life," and "Over My Head (Cable Car)." Opening for The Fray on Thursday, August 20thwill be Andy Grammer. With hits like "Keep Your Head Up," and "Fine By Me," Grammer is the first male pop star since John Mayer to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles. The two songs sold more than 1.5 million downloads combined. Also performing at the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be the rock groups Meatloaf, Styx, and Tesla.

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People People planner MoBOT brings back Lantern Festival The Missouri Botanical Garden will play host to an international exhibition of 22 lighted works of art from Zigong, China when it debuts â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lantern Festival: Magic Reimaginedâ&#x20AC;? in 2015. Following critical acclaim and rave reviews from visitors during the 2012 Festival, the Garden has commissioned new sets crafted from silk and steel to once again offer visitors from around the world the opportunity to see an event rarely staged outside of Asia. Lantern Festival will again be an outdoor, evening display running May 23 to August 23, 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were overwhelmed with the reaction our 2012 Lantern Festival received and for the last two years have heard from so many people asking if another festival would ever be held,â&#x20AC;? said Dr. Peter Wyse Jackson, president of the Missouri Botanical Garden. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the same time, we have continued our botanical research in China, and feel it is fitting to highlight the growing number of botanical gardens in that country as we celebrate the continued contributions the Missouri Botanical Garden makes in science on a global scale.â&#x20AC;? Lantern festivals are a central part of Chinese culture, dating back thousands of years. Today, lantern festivals traditionally mark the Chinese New Year, when complex and ornate lanterns fill cities. The 22 sets that will be seen during Lantern Festival 2015 will be constructed using traditional materials including silk, wire and porcelain. Each set will include

interpretation detailing the designâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tradition, symbolism and meaning. Among the planned sets is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Soaring Dragon Horse,â&#x20AC;? located in the Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Central Axis, depicting a well-known symbol in Chinese culture, the dragon horse. The dragon horse is considered a spirit of Heaven and Earth and thought to bring good fortune. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Porcelain Stupas Pagodaâ&#x20AC;? will be constructed with more than 300,000 porcelain pieces including plates, bowls, spoons, teacups, ladles and wine cups. It serves as a replica of the Stupas Pagoda built in the Qing Dynasty in the Manfeilong Village of the Yunnan Province. In keeping with the Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to sustainability, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giant Dandelion & Pandaâ&#x20AC;? will be constructed using recycled water bottles. Visitors will be able to take pictures with the larger-than-life flowers creating a cherished photo opportunity. In addition to using recycled materials in several sets, the Garden plans to conduct a sale following the conclusion of the festival for St. Louisans to take home their own unique piece of Garden history. Ameren Missouri Pure Power will donate Missouri wind energy credits to offset the electricity required to power the exhibit. Lantern Festival tickets are on sale now. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to ensure they have the opportunity to see the exhibit on their preferred night. There is no additional charge to view the Lanterns during daytime hours, but special evening pricing begins at 6 p.m. on the nights the exhibit is open. Lanterns will not be lit during Whitaker Music Festival evenings. The Missouri Botanical Garden is

located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North and South exit. Free parking is available on site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer. For general information, visit www.mobot.org or call (314) 577â&#x20AC;&#x2018;5100 (toll-free, 1â&#x20AC;&#x2018;800â&#x20AC;&#x2018;642â&#x20AC;&#x2018;8842). Follow the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/ missouribotanicalgarden and http:// twitter.com/mobotgarden. More than 45,000 households in the St. Louis region hold memberships to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for seniors) and offer 12 months of free general admission for two adults and all children ages 12 and under, plus exclusive invitations and discounts. Members help support the Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations and worldchanging work in plant science and conservation. Learn more at www. mobot.org/membership.

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Party took over all communications in Germany. It marshaled the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resources to consolidate power and relentlessly promote its vision of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;racially pure,â&#x20AC;? utopian Germany that needed to defend itself from those who would destroy it. Jews were cast as the primary enemies, but others, including Roma, homosexuals, Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses, and mentally and physically d i s a b l e d p e r s o n s , w e re a l s o portrayed as threats to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;national community.â&#x20AC;? As Germany pushed the world i n t o w a r, N a z i p r o p a g a n d a rationalized Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s territorial expansion as self-defense. Jews were depicted as agents of disease and corruption. The Nazisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; actions against them, in Germany and occupied countries, were promoted as necessary measures to protect the population at large. Admission to State of Deception is free. The Missouri History Museum has been active in the St. Louis community since 1866. Founding members established the organization â&#x20AC;&#x153;for the purpose of saving from oblivion the early history of the city and state.â&#x20AC;? Today, the Missouri History Museum seeks to deepen the understanding of past choices, present circumstances, and future possibilities; strengthen the bonds of the community; and facilitate solutions to common problems.

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The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the following events. Great Rivers Festival Saturday, May 30, 2015 12:00pm to 9:00pm National Great Rivers Museum 2 Lock and Dam Way Alton, IL 62002 Celebrate the confluence of the three major rivers - Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois - during the Great Rivers Festival at the National Great Rivers Museum and The Audubon Center at Riverlands. There will b e c h i l d re n ' s a c t i v i t i e s , f o o d vendors, live entertainment and more. For more information, call (618) 462-6979. Underground Railroad Shuttle Tour (May 30: 1PM) Saturday, May 30, 2015 1:00pm to 3:00pm Alton Visitor Center 200 Piasa Street Alton, IL 62002 Learn about local, Underground Railroad sites on a shuttle tour with J.E. Robinson Tours and the Alton Regional CVB. The two-hour guided shuttle tours will stop at some of the sites that were part of the Underground Railroad system including Rocky Fork Church, Enos Apartments and more. Alton’s riverfront location along the Mighty Mississippi played a vital role in helping slaves make connections to the freedom of the northern U.S. Buried beneath the streets of Alton and Godfrey, remnants of this period in history still exist. For more information on the Underground Railroad shuttle tours or to make advance registrations, please contact the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at (800) 258-6645. Admission $25 Alton Hauntings Walking Tour Saturday, May 30, 2015 Starts at 7:00pm First Unitarian Church 110 East Third Street Alton, IL 62002

Our walking tour is approximately 3 hours long and travels throughout the old downtown area of Alton, visiting many reportedly haunted sites and going into some locations (depending on availability). Each tour is led by one of our trained guides and is based on the book Haunted Alton by Troy Taylor. Admission $25/person Grafton's Music in the Park Thursday, June 4, 11, 18, 25 7:00pm to 9:00pm The Grove Memorial Park Market Street Grafton, IL 62037 Bring your lawn chair and enjoy a free concert at The Grove Memorial Park in Grafton. For more information, call (618) 7862605. Alton Muny Band: Riverfront Park Thursday, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Starts at 8:00pm Riverfront Park Alton, IL 62002 Locals seldom miss a beat a during the weekly summer concerts performed by the Alton Municipal Band at Riverview Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. For more information, call (618) 465-6676. Wood River Bike Ramble Friday, June 05, 2015 Starts at 7:00pm

Roundhouse at Central Park 633 Wood River Ave. Wood River, IL 62095 Parents and children will be able to participate in Wood River's annual Bike Ramble. The ro u t e b e g i n s a n d e n d s a t t h e Roundhouse. Line up is at 7 p.m. and the ride begins at 7:30 p.m. Directly following the ride there will be a movie in Central Park. Register at the Roundhouse or City Hall. For more information call, (618) 251-3130. Admission Fee: $3 per person or $6 per family Entry fee includes a t-shirt, bike light and refreshments Tour De Cure Saturday, June 06, 2015 Starts at 6:00am Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater 1 Riverfront Drive Alton, IL 62002 Join over 1,000 cyclists, in the fight to stop diabetes, at the Alton Riverfront Amphitheater. Choose to ride 10, 30, 50 or 100 miles on routes that will take you through beautiful rural Illinois with various terrains, f ro m f l a t t o m o d e r a t e ro l l i n g hills. Cyclists of all ages can find a route that suits them in this well-supported ride. Rest stops are located approximately every 10 miles and are stocked with water, snacks, beverages

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and first aid. Support vehicles patrol the routes for your assistance and safety. Following your ride enjoy an extraordinary post-event party that includes live music, great food and free admission into Raging Rivers Water Park in Grafton! For more info, call (888)-DIABETES. Admission $25 registration fee Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market Wednesdays & Saturdays in June 8:00am to 12:00pm (Saturday) 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Wednesday) Corner of Landmarks and Henry Landmarks Blvd Alton, IL 62002 T h e re w i l l b e a n a b u n d a n c e of delicious fresh produce, crafts, baked goods, plants & flowers, locally-raised hormone-free meat, handmade

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May 28, 2015

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The Muny announces principle cast members for 97th season For The Edge The Muny announced recently several principal cast members for the seven shows in its spectacular 97th season, which opens on June 15 with My Fair Lady. Full casts and companies will be announced throughout May. “We are thrilled and honored that so many extraordinary and talented artists will be here for our 97th season” said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. “Muny casting director Megan Larche Dominick and all of our directors have done a superb job creating companies that will make these productions electrifying. In the words of Eliza Doolittle, ‘Just you wait!’ ” Some of the principals in the 2015 season are: My Fair Lady (June 15 – June 21) Sponsored by Ameren ANTHONY ANDREWS (Henry Higgins) received worldwide recognition for his portrayal of the doomed Sebastian Flyte in Brideshead Revisited for which he won the BAFTA and the Golden Globe® and received an Emmy® nomination for best actor. He made his West End theatre debut in Alan Bennett’s Forty Years On. Theatre credits include spells with the New Shakespeare Company, including Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Royal National Theatre productions of Coming in to Land; Dragon Variations at the Duke of York’s Theatre; One of Us; Vertigo and Ghosts. West End: The Woman In White, My Fair Lady. Select Television credits include Jewels (Golden Globe® nomination), A Beast with Two Backs, The Fortunes of Nigel, London Assurance, French without Tears, Superstition, The Pallisers, Upstairs Downstairs, The Duchess of Duke Street, Danger UXB, The Law Lord, Heartstones, Z for Zacharia, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (ACE Award nomination), Sparkling Cyanide, David Copperfield, Love in a Cold Climate and Cambridge Spies. His films include The King’s Speech (SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture), Operation Daybreak, A War of Children, Ivanhoe, The Scarlet Pimpernel, QB VII, Suspicion, Under the Volcano, The Holcroft Covenant, Hannah’s War, The Lighthorsemen, Second Victory and Mothertime. ALEXANDRA SILBER (Eliza Doolittle) is a 2014 Grammy® nominee for West Side Story with the San Francisco Symphony. The Detroit native made her Broadway debut in Master Class and has become a familiar presence in NY theatre in Hello, Again, She Loves Me, and Arlington at the

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Vineyard Theatre, for which she received an Outer Critics Circle nomination recognizing her bravura performance. On London’s West End she starred in The Woman In White, Fiddler on The Roof and Carousel (JulieJordan), which she triumphantly reprised in LA. Television credits include The Mysteries of Laura; all the Law & Orders series; Kiss Me, Kate (BBC); and the Grammys. Alexandra has appeared in concerts with the San Francisco and Detroit Symphonies, Carnegie Hall, Caramoor and the London Proms. MICHAEL MCCORMICK (Alfred P. D o o l i t t l e ) M u n y : L e s M i s é r a b l e s (Thenardier). Broadway: Chaplin, Elf, Curtains, Grinch/Stole Christmas, The Pajama Game, Kiss Me, Kate, 1776, Marie Christine, Kiss of the Spider Woman, La Bete. Off-Broadway: Fly By Night, A Man of No Importance, among others. TV: Gotham, Elementary, House of Cards, The Good Wife, Orange is the New Black. Michael has recorded 18 original Broadway and OffBroadway cast albums. Michael made his Broadway debut in Oliver! in 1965. My Fair Lady is directed by Marc Bruni, choreographed by Chris Bailey and music directed by Ben Whiteley. Scenic design is by Tim Mackabee, with costume design by Amy Clark, lighting design by John Lasiter, sound design by John Shivers and Hugh Sweeney and video design by Nathan Scheuer. Wig design is by Leah Loukas and the production stage manager is Nevin Hedley. Hairspray (June 23 – June 30) Sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors BRYAN BATT (Edna Turnblad) is a native New Orleanian, actor, designer, fundraiser and civic activist. He has won two Screen Actors Guild Awards® for his portrayal of Salvatore Romano on AMC’s criticallyacclaimed, Emmy®, Golden Globe®, and Peabody® award-winning dramatic series, Mad Men. Broadway leading role credits include the 2005 revival of La Cage aux Folles, Beauty and the Beast, Seussical the Musical, Sunset Boulevard, Saturday Night Fever, The Scarlett Pimpernel, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Starlight Express and Cats. Bryan can be seen in the recent films 12 Years a Slave, Parkland and The Last of Robin Hood. RYANN REDMOND (Tracy Turnblad) is making her Muny debut! Broadway: If/ Then, Bring It On: The Musical (Bridget); National Tour: Bring It On: The Musical (Bridget). Regional: Alliance Theatre. NYU - CAP 21. CHRISTOPHER J. HANKE (Corny Collins) is most noted for starring as Bud Frump in the revival of How to Succeed… Other Broadway credits: Rent (Mark), Cry-

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Baby (Baldwin), and In My Life (J.T.). He received rave reviews in the one-man show Buyer and Cellar. Additionally, Hanke played Tommy Boatwright in director George C. Wolfe’s Tony Award-winning production of The Normal Heart and starred in the Public Theater's Hair for Shakespeare in the Park. Television: Christopher guest starred on The Client List, Major Crimes and Brothers and Sisters and recurred in the final season of HBO’s Big Love. He played series regular Ryan Abbott in CBS’s Three Rivers. LIZ MIKEL (Motormouth Maybelle) is ecstatic to be returning to The Muny! She is known for portraying Corrina "Mama Smash" Williams on NBC Series Friday Night Lights. Her O ff-Broadway and Broadway debuts as Heitaira in Lysistrata Jones received rave reviews. Liz originated the role of Sister Ro in the world premiere of Eve Ensler's comedy, O.P.C. at American Repertory Theater. She is a member of the Brierley Resident Acting Company at Dallas Theater Center. Additional television roles include Prison Break and Past Life, and Maggie on Sordid Lives: The Series. Film credits include The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty, Straight A's, Bending The Rules, Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins and James Brown Biopic Get On Up! Liz is a recipient of the 2015 Lunt Fontanne Fellowship. Hairspray is directed and choreographed by Dan Knechtges and music directed by Charlie Alterman. Scenic design is by Robert Mark Morgan, with costume design by Leon Dobkowski, lighting design by Rob Denton, sound design by John Shivers and Hugh Sweeney and video design by Matthew Young. Wig design is by Leah Loukas and the production stage manager is Lynda Lavin. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn (July 6 – July 12) Sponsored by Edward Jones PATTI MURIN (Linda Mason) Patti o r i g i n a t e d t h e ro l e o f L i n d a M a s o n in Holiday Inn at the Goodspeed Opera House. Previous Muny appearances include The Little Mermaid (Ariel) and Chicago (Roxie Hart). Broadway/National Tour: Lysistrata Jones (Lysistrata), Wicked (Glinda), Xanadu (Euterpe). Other favorite credits include Lady, Be Good! for Encores! (Susie Trevor), Fly by Night at Playwrights Horizons (Daphne), Love's Labour's Lost for Shakespeare in the Park (Princess), and the title role in Emma at the Old Globe. BFA Syracuse University. COLIN DONNELL (Jim Hardy) B r o a d w a y : Vi o l e t , A n y t h i n g G o e s (Drama Desk, Outer Critics and Astaire nominations) and Jersey Boys. Other NY credits: Follies, Merrily We Roll Along, Lady, Be Good! (NY City Center) Love’s

Labour ’s Lost (Shakespeare in the Park), Meet Me in St. Louis (Irish Rep). Last seen at The Muny in High School Musical and Fiddler On The Roof. Tours: Wicked and Mamma Mia. TV/Film: Arrow, The Affair, Every Secret Thing, Person of Interest and Mysteries of Laura. NOAH RACEY (Ted Hanover) Noah created the role of Ted Hanover in the world premiere of Holiday Inn at the G o o d s p e e d O p e r a H o u s e . B ro a d w a y : Curtains, Never Gonna Dance, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Follies. Off Broadway: Ernest In Love (Irish Rep); Syncopation (York Theatre). Seen at The Muny in We s t S i d e S t o r y a n d C r a z y F o r Yo u . Wro t e , c h o re o g r a p h e d a n d s t a r re d i n – Noah Racey’s Pulse (world premiere Asolo Repertory Theatre, directed by Jeff Calhoun). NANCY OPEL (Louise Badger) Broadway: Honeymoon in Vegas (Drama Desk nom.), Cinderella, Memphis, Gypsy (w/Patti Lupone/Arthur Laurents), Fiddler on the R o o f , U r i n e t o w n ( To n y n o m i n a t i o n ) , Triumph of Love, Anything Goes, Sunday in the Park with George, Evita and others. Off-Broadway: The Toxic Avenger (Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics, Lortel nominations), My Deah (Obie Award), Polish Joke (Drama Desk, Lortel nominations), Mere Mortals, All in the Timing and others. Regional: Hair (Magic Theatre), On the Town (Barrington Stage), Hello, Dolly! (Ford’s Theatre, Washington DC), Paradise Found (London). National Tour: The Drowsy Chaperone. TV: The Big C, all the Law & Order series, and others. Nancy is a singing & acting coach in New York City. H o l i d a y I n n i s d i re c t e d b y G o rd o n Greenberg, choreographed by Denis Jones and music directed by James Moore. Scenic design is by Tim Mackabee, with costume design by Alejo Vietti, lighting design by Rob Denton, sound design by John Shivers and Hugh Sweeney, and video design by Nathan Scheuer. Wig design is by Leah Loukas and the production stage manager is Monica Dickhens. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (July 13 – July 19) Sponsored by Missouri Lottery ANDY CHRISTOPHER (Buddy Holly) is making his Muny debut. Five years ago, he picked up a guitar for the first time and was taught to play by Buddy Holly’s nephew, Eddy Weir, and West End musical director, John Banister. National Tour: Buddy! (Buddy). Regional: Maine State Music Theatre, The Fulton Theatre, F l a t R o c k P l a y h o u s e , We s t Vi r g i n i a Public Theatre, Pittsburgh CLO, Ogunquit Playhouse. Continued on following page

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Muny Continued from previous page JOHN SCHERER (Hipockets Duncan) John Scherer h a s a p p e a re d o n B ro a d w a y i n L o v e M u s i k , d i re c t e d by the legendary Harold Prince and as Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard opposite Betty Buckley. He starred in the Broadway and film versions of Andrew Lloyd Webber's By Jeeves, written and directed by Sir Alan Ayckbourn. Other NY credits include The Most Happy Fella (NYC Opera) and the all-star Actors Fund b e n e f i t o f F u n n y G i r l . H i s re g i o n a l c re d i t s i n c l u d e the Kennedy Center, Goodman Theater, Arena Stage, Goodspeed Opera House, St Louis Rep and many others. Film and television credits include Spinning Into Butter, The Shield, Crossing Jordan, Law & Order, Titus and Guiding Light. Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story is directed by Marcia Milgrom Dodge, choreographed by Josh Walden and music directed by Michael Horsley. Scenic design is by Robert Mark Morgan, with costume design by Tracy Christensen, lighting design by Nathan Scheuer, sound design by John Shivers and Hugh Sweeney and video d e s i g n b y M a t t h e w Yo u n g . Wi g d e s i g n i s b y J o h n Metzner and the production stage manager is Nevin Hedley.. Into the Woods (July 21 – July 27) Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank HEATHER HEADLEY (Witch) Tony® and Grammy® Award winner Heather Headley considers her multifaceted career a blessing. In 1997, Heather won the ro l e o f N a l a i n t h e o r i g i n a l B ro a d w a y c a s t o f T h e Lion King. While still in The Lion King, Heather was asked to audition for the title role in Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, for which she won the Tony® Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She also received the coveted Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical. In 2009, her album, "Audience of One" won the Grammy® Award for best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. In 2012 Heather received an Olivier® Award nomination for her portrayal of Rachel Marron in the West End production of The Bodyguard. ERIN DILLY (Baker ’s Wife) Broadway: A Christmas Story, Nice Work…, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Tony® a n d O C C n o m i n a t i o n s ) , I n t o t h e Wo o d s , T h e B o y s from Syracuse, Follies. Off-Broadway: Babes In Arms (Encores!), Things You Shouldn't Say Past Midnight. R e g i o n a l / N a t i o n a l To u r s : M a r y P o p p i n s , I n t h e Mood, Leading Ladies, South Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, Martin Guerre (Helen Hayes nomination). TV: Boardwalk Empire, The Mysteries of Laura, The Good Wife, Gossip Girl, Nurse Jackie, all 3 Law & Orders. Film: Julie and Julia, Too Big to Fail, Everyday People, The Diary of Preston Plummer. KEN PAGE (Narrator) New York, Paris and London audiences have enjoyed Ken in such shows as the Original Broadway Casts of Cats (Old Deuteronomy, DVD), Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Drama Desk Award), Guys and Dolls (Nicely Nicely, Theatre World Award), as well as Children of Eden, The Wiz, Ain’t Nothin’ But the Blues, Wizard of Oz and My One and Only among many others. His film roles include The Nightmare B e f o re C h r i s t m a s ( V. O . O o g i e B o o g i e ) , D re a m g i r l s (Max Washington), and Torch Song Trilogy (Murray), etc. His writing/ directing work Cafe Chanson earned f o u r S t . L o u i s T h e a t e r C i r c l e Aw a r d n o m i n a t i o n s a n d h i s n e w w r i t i n g / d i re c t i n g p ro d u c t i o n S u b l i m e Intimacy will be seen this winter here in St. Louis.

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ANDREW SAMONSKY (Cinderella’s Prince / Wolf) re c e n t l y p l a y e d P h o e b u s i n t h e A m e r i c a n p re m i e re of The Hunchback of Notre Dame at the Paper Mill and La Jolla Playhouse. Broadway: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Neville), Scandalous (Kenneth Ormisten, original cast recording), and South Pacific (Lt. Cable, including the Live From Lincoln Center P B S b ro a d c a s t ) . O ff - B ro a d w a y : Q u e e n o f t h e M i s t a s F r a n k R u s s e l l ( D r a m a D e s k Aw a rd n o m i n a t i o n , o r i g i n a l c a s t re c o rd i n g ) a n d E n c o re s ! p ro d u c t i o n s o f F i o r e l l o ! a n d M e r r i l y We R o l l A l o n g . O r i g i n a l productions of Somewhere in Time (Richard, Portland Center Stage), Tales of the City (Beauchamp, ACT), Little Miss Sunshine (Joshua, La Jolla Playhouse), and Disney's On the Record (original cast recording). He's a s o l o i s t w i t h s y m p h o n i e s a c ro s s t h e c o u n t r y. T V / Film: Elementary, Guiding Light and upcoming Lyric Suite. R YA N S I LV E R M A N ( R a p u n z e l ’ s P r i n c e ) R y a n re c e n t l y re c e i v e d h i s 2 n d D r a m a D e s k n o m i n a t i o n for his starring role in the Broadway production of Sideshow. He previously received Drama Desk and D r a m a L e a g u e n o m i n a t i o n s f o r h i s ro l e a s G i o rg i o i n C S C ’ s p ro d u c t i o n o f P a s s i o n . Ry a n ’ s a d d i t i o n a l Broadway credits include Billy Flynn in Chicago and as Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera (including Las Vegas). Ryan starred as Lancelot in Camelot at The Kennedy Center and has also been featured in Music in the Air (Karl) at Encores!; Cry-Baby (Cry Baby u/s) on Broadway and The Most Happy Fella (Al) at New York City Opera. Orchestras: Philadelphia, NY Pops, Seattle, Indianapolis, Fort Worth, Detroit, Edmonton, Vancouver, Philly Pops. I n t o t h e Wo o d s i s d i r e c t e d b y G a r y G r i f f i n , choreographed by Chris Bailey and music directed by Brad Haak. Scenic design is by Michael Schweikardt, with costume design by Andrea Lauer, lighting design by Rob Denton, sound design by John Shivers and Hugh Sweeney, and video design by Matthew Young. Wi g d e s i g n i s b y L e a h L o u k a s a n d t h e p ro d u c t i o n stage manager is Monica Dickhens. Disney’s Beauty and The Beast (July 29 – August 7) Sponsored by Emerson KATE ROCKWELL (Belle) is so thrilled to return to The Muny after playing Jane in last year's Tarzan! She has starred in several Broadway musicals, including Rock of Ages (Sherrie), Bring It On: The Musical (Skylar), Legally Blonde (Margot) and Hair. She has toured with three National tours, and was a finalist on NBC's Grease: You're the One That I Want. On film, she appeared in Sex and the City: The Movie as Young Samantha. Her solo concert, Broadway Baby of the 80s premiered in NYC in 2015. NICHOLAS RODRIGUEZ (Beast) Broadway: Tarzan. Off-Broadway: Toxic Avenger, Almost Heaven, Collette Collage, Bajour. Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Hair. Muny: Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Richie Va l e n s ) , Ta r z a n ( Ta r z a n ) , B e a u t y a n d t h e B e a s t ’ 1 0 (Gaston). Regional: Mother Courage and Her Children, Oklahoma! (Helen Hayes Award), My Fair L a d y, T h e L i g h t i n t h e P i a z z a a t A re n a S t a g e ; T h e Ten Commandments at the Kodak Theatre; Mothers & Sons, Master Class, Les Misérables (ACoT Award) a t Z A C H T h e a t re ; C a m e l o t a t Tw o R i v e r T h e a t re . Film: Sex in the City II (also soundtrack) Television: N i c k C h a v e z O n e L i f e t o L i v e ( G L A A D Aw a r d ) , Madam Secretary. Artistic Director: Broadway Dreams Foundation. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is directed by Matt L e n z , c h o r e o g r a p h e d b y Vi n c e P e s c e a n d m u s i c directed by Ben Whiteley. Scenic design is by Robert Mark Morgan, with costume design by Robin L.

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Antony and Cleopatra – Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Shakespeare Glen, St. Louis, Green Show 6:30 p.m., Performance 8:00 p.m. New Jewish Theatre presents My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, Wool Studio Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m., Runs through May 31. Vivian Maier: Photography’s Lost Voice Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. CANCELLED. Nanjing Style: Photographs from our Sister City, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30. Mapping St. Louis History, St. Louis Mercantile Library Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Runs through June 30. A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through June 7. Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art

Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 12. Creatures Great and Small: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30. Adorning Self and Space: West African Textiles Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. Sandcastle Beach Exhibit, Magic House at St. Louis Children’s Museum, St. Louis, 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Runs through June 28. 20th Century Visionaries Print and Photographs from the Permanent Collection, St. Louis University Museum of Art, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through June 28.

Friday, May 29

Stages presents Smokey Joe’s Café, Robert G. Reim Theatre, Kirkwood, 8:00 p.m., Runs through June 28. The Big Muddy Dance Company, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Antony and Cleopatra – Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, Shakespeare Glen, St. Louis, Green Show 6:30 p.m., Performance 8:00 p.m. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis: The Barber of Seville, LorettoHilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert

Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. Beyond Bosch: The Afterlife of a Renaissance Master in Print Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 19. Vivian Maier: Photography’s Lost Voice Exhibit, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through May 31. CANCELLED. Nanjing Style: Photographs from our Sister City, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30. Mapping St. Louis History, St. Louis Mercantile Library Association, St. Louis, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through June 30. A Memorable Life: A Glimpse into the Complex Mind of Bobby Fischer Exhibit, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through June 7. Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 12.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Laumeier Sculpture Park announces schedule

Laumeier Sculpture Park, located 12580 Rott Road in St. Louis, has announced is summer schedule. For more information call (314) 615-5278. June 5 Feast in the Park Eat to your heart’s content as St. Louis County Parks welcomes members of the St. Louis Food Truck Association to Laumeier Sculpture Park on the first Friday of June, August and September. Join family and friends to picnic on a wide variety of delicious fare from local culinary entrepreneurs while enjoying live music by the Steve Ewing Duo. Friday, June 5, 5:00– 8:00 p.m. in the Way Field at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Admission is free; no coolers allowed. Call 314615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. Presented by St. Louis County Parks and sponsored by Feast Magazine. June 7 Free Docent-Led Walking Tour Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free Docent-led walking tours of the Outdoor Collection on the first Sunday of every month, May through October. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed for

participants to come away with an appreciation of the complex relationships among art, nature and humans. Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the season. Tour meets Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m. at Tony Tasset’s Eye, 2007, at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Free. Call 314-615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. June 13–August 22 Summer Art Classes & Workshops Laumeier Sculpture Park offers age-appropriate courses as multiday classes and one-day workshops. Art Classes and Workshops provide participants with a concentrated experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Art Classes and Workshops are taught by local, experienced ArtistInstructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and self- expression. Small class sizes provide participants with individual attention; projects are designed to allow participants the freedom to explore their own potential and creativity. Summer Art Classes & Workshops meet at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Call 314-615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. Supported by PNC Arts Alive, UMB Bank and The Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis. June 15–July 31

Summer Art Camps Laumeier Sculpture Park offers one-week sessions of 2015 Art Camp beginning Monday, June 15, and ending Friday, July 31, in half-day sessions for ages 4 to 6 and fullday sessions for ages 6 to 15. Each week, campers (divided into groups by age) experience the movements, concepts, techniques and processes identified by weekly Art Camp themes. Campers learn about artists throughout history, explore Laumeier’s woodland trails and find inspiration in the artworks on view for drawing, painting and sculpting. Art Camps are taught by local, experienced Artist-Instructors and are structured to encourage artistic development and self- expression through social and individual skill-building experiences and ageappropriate themed art activities. All materials are provided, and each camper receives a 2015 Art Camp

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"Hot Pursuit"

"Hot Pursuit" has all the trappings of a buddy comedy except that whole comedy part. The pairing of Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara, like the recent Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart comedy "Get Hard," is predicated on the distance between the two in height and culture. But, good lord, where are the jokes? Witherspoon plays an uptight, low-ranking San Antonio police officer named Cooper. In her first major assignment since accidentally tasering a teenager (not the best timing for police brutality gags), she's sent with a partner to protect a drug lord set to testify in court, along with his wife, Daniella (Vergara). A shootout at their house leaves the husband dead and sends Cooper and Daniella on the run. They make an odd couple: an inexperienced but straight-as-an-arrow cop and a haughty, high-heeled trophy wife trailing her luggage. The film, directed by Anne Fletcher ("The Guilt Trip") and penned by "Ben and Kate" scribes David Feeney and John Quaintance, strains to find reason to keep the two on the lam. A corrupt police department excuse is cooked up and not one but two cell phones are destroyed. As the two navigate the Texas countryside, they survive by exploiting the sexist underestimations of their male pursuers and those that get in their way. This is a promising enough conceit, and one wants to root for "Hot Pursuit," the rare studio comedy led by women both in front and behind the camera. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sexual content, violence, language and some drug material." RUNNING TIME: 87 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One star out of four.

"Maggie"

Would you stand by your child if she was slowly dying of a gruesome and highly contagious illness? That's the central question that Arnold Schwarzenegger has to face in "Maggie," a terminal illness drama where the malady at hand involves morphing into a member of the flesh-eating undead. Director Henry Hobson's film imagines a world devastated by zombies — although no one ever says that word. Instead of turning to genre conventions, though, "Maggie" stays small, intimate, and fascinatingly realistic. Set in a small Midwestern town, society is still tenuously functioning amid the breakout. Hospitals diagnose the afflicted and set terms for mandatory quarantines before the diseased turn truly dangerous. The police, also, are there to enforce. Other institutions, though, are all but abandoned. Gas stations are empty and electricity is unreliable. For many, life continues as normally as possible. There are no rogue bands of hostile survivalists competing over bunkers and land and no massive zombie armies attacking. "Maggie" is zombie tale that is more interested in the microcosm — the effects of the virus on the family unit and the community, not the shocks and thrills of an all-out war. If this seems like a surprising choice for Schwarzenegger, it is. Even more surprising? He's pretty great. The heart of the movie is the relationship between Wade (Schwarzenegger) and his teenage daughter Maggie (Abigail Breslin). She's infected and missing when the film starts, but Wade searches for two weeks to find her and bring her back to the country home that he shares with his new wife (Joely Richardson) and their young children. There, Wade waits for Maggie to transform, trying to spend as much time with her as possible in the interim. Maggie, in turn, fluctuates between all the emotions of dealing with a life cut too short — and her fatal, itchy and grotesque wound. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "disturbing thematic material including bloody images, and some language."

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RUNNING TIME: 95 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"Mad Max: Fury Road"

The silences in "Mad Max: Fury Road" are unsettling. The moments are few and infrequent, but it's not until the fiery roar of the engines and the thrashing of the guitars are suddenly stripped away that you can fully feel how deeply the film has flooded your being. The theater — and your heart — pulsates with the lack as you recover and wait for more. It's in the silences that director George Miller's singular genius becomes evident, and for good reason: It's the only time the film allows you to breathe. Thirty years after Miller gave the world "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome," he's returned to his own post-apocalyptic world and created an exceptional, fearless and poetic masterpiece that's primed to become a modern classic. In this anarchic world, Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) is a lone wolf. As he tells us in the prologue, he's a man whose past traumas have reduced him to a single instinct: Survival. Max's only humanity seems to be in his haunting visions of a child asking for protection. Otherwise, he's gone full animal. As Max, Hardy doesn't so much speak. He grunts and growls and scurries for freedom. But Max quickly gets entangled with others when the war lords of the wasteland put a fish hook in his neck and strap him on as a hood ornament to chase after the rogue Furiosa (Charlize Theron). She's managed to escape the Citadel in a powerful, lumbering War Rig with the wives of their tyrannical leader Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne, who also played Toecutter in "Mad Max"). Much of the film is spent with the women, and eventually Max, on the rig as they race across the desert away from the painted fighters on their tail. Furiosa, seeking redemption for untold sins, has made it her purpose to bring the wives to "the green place" — an idyllic haven she was taken from as a child. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "intense sequences of violence throughout, and for disturbing images." RUNNING TIME: 120 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Four stars out of four.

"I'll See You In My Dreams"

Loneliness is hard to capture on film. The audience can be told and shown in myriad ways, but the high highs and low lows of filmed melodrama rarely actually reflect the condition that we all know so well. Movies, just like people, can be too afraid of stillness and the banalities of the everyday. On the page, "I'll See You In My Dreams," a light comedic drama about a widow figuring out what to do with her time, seems like the perfect vehicle for emotional extremes. On screen, it's a quiet, elegant, funny, and entirely engaging portrait of a woman re-entering the dating world in her 70s and the off-beat relationships that guide her path. The protagonist, Carol (Blythe Danner), lives a contented life alone. She's been widowed for nearly 20 years, but has just lost another companion — her dog. Carol plays cards with her predictably sassy friends (June Squibb, Rhea Perlman and Mary Kay Place), but for the most part, she is by herself in her expansive, beige Los Angeles home. She gardens, she watches television, she drinks white wine, and time just passes. By allowing the audience into the ordinariness of Carol's life and boredom, we are given the

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tools to empathize with her solitude. For years, the thought of dating and remarriage had never been a serious consideration for Carol. Her friends remind her that it's not for lack of offers or interest from others, though. She just doesn't open herself up to the possibility. But after her dog dies, and her whole routine starts to stale, Carol is jolted awake and out of her malaise, literally, by Lloyd (Martin Starr), a thirty something who's come to clean her pool. She asks if he thought she was dead. "You don't look that old," he replies. The awkward and memorable charm of that meeting and their burgeoning friendship isn't even the best in the film. One day in the vitamin aisle of a grocery store, a handsome stranger in the form of Sam Elliott walks up to Carol and — cigar dangling from his mustached mouth — wholly disarms her. "You don't need all that. You're just right the way you are," he says gruffly and confidently. It's the kind of flirting that transcends the fourth wall, and launches Carol back into the world of trying. She tries speed dating, she has cackling heart-to-hearts with her friends, and she sings karaoke in a hip Los Angeles dive bar with Lloyd. Carol and the ladies even manage to elevate the "senior citizens getting high" joke. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sexual material, drug use and brief strong language." RUNNING TIME: 95 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Pitch Perfect 2"

"Who run the world? GIRLS!" sing those irrepressible Barden University Bellas, channeling Beyonce, in "Pitch Perfect 2." And yes, they sure do run the world. The highly anticipated sequel to the 2012 surprise hit "Pitch Perfect" is now, more than ever, a celebration of girl power, girl bonding, girl harmony, and most of all, girl laughs. As the Beyonce song goes on to say, "Boy, don't even try to touch this." That should be good news for the many, many young women who loved the infectious "Pitch Perfect." And really, all the news is good about this sequel: It is, if anything, funnier than the original. It brings back all your favorite folks, most notably the sweetly geeky and adorable Anna Kendrick and the bawdy, nothing-is-sacred Rebel Wilson, whose Fat Amy gets more screen time and makes the most of it. There's also a new addition, Hollywood it-girl Hailee Steinfeld as an aspiring songwriter. Aside from injecting new blood into the Bellas, she's pretty much the only one who doesn't graduate college by the end of the movie — significant for future sequels. The other important change of note is that "Pitch Perfect 2" is directed by actress Elizabeth Banks, who also produces AND reprises her role as Gail, half of one of the most hilarious broadcast teams ever conceived, real or fictional. Her scenes with the cheerfully racist and sexist John (a sublime John Michael Higgins), narrating the Bellas' various competitions, are the film's highlight. "This is what happens when you send girls to college," he says disapprovingly at one point. He describes the Bellas as an "inspiration to girls all over the country too ugly to be cheerleaders." The script by Kay Cannon and Mickey Rapkin keeps the rapid-fire jokes coming. A throwaway reference to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is hysterical. Much less funny is a no-means-yes sex joke; we could have done without that one, particularly in a college setting. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "innuendo and language." RUNNING TIME: 115 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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This photo released by Universal Pictures shows, Anna Kendrick as Beca, in a scene from the film, "Pitch Perfect 2."

"Pitch Perfect 2" hits the right notes By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press "Who run the world? GIRLS!" sing those irrepressible Barden University Bellas, channeling Beyonce, in "Pitch Perfect 2." And yes, they sure do run the world. The highly anticipated sequel to the 2012 surprise hit "Pitch Perfect" is now, more than ever, a celebration of girl power, girl bonding, girl harmony, and most of all, girl laughs. As the Beyonce song goes on to say, "Boy, don't even try to touch this." That should be good news for the many, many young women who loved the infectious "Pitch Perfect." And really, all the news is good about this sequel: It is, if anything, funnier than

the original. It brings back all your favorite folks, most notably the sweetly geeky and adorable Anna Kendrick and the bawdy, nothing-issacred Rebel Wilson, whose Fat Amy gets more screen time and makes the most of it. There's also a new addition, Hollywood it-girl Hailee Steinfeld as an aspiring songwriter. Aside from injecting new blood into the Bellas, she's pretty much the only one who doesn't graduate college by the end of the movie â&#x20AC;&#x201D; significant for future sequels. The other important change of note is that "Pitch Perfect 2" is directed by actress Elizabeth Banks, who also produces AND reprises her role as Gail, half of one of the most hilarious broadcast teams ever conceived, real or fictional. Her scenes with the cheerfully racist and

sexist John (a sublime John Michael Higgins), narrating the Bellas' various competitions, are the film's highlight. "This is what happens when you send girls to college," he says disapprovingly at one point. He describes the Bellas as an "inspiration to girls all over the country too ugly to be cheerleaders." We b e gin w ith our Bellas giving a command performance at Lincoln Center for President Barack Obama's birthday, no less. All goes well until Fat Amy's spandex pants rip. She's suspended in the air, and she's not wearing anything underneath. The theater erupts in shock. Newscasts go wild over the portly Aussie's "birthday gift from Down Under." A jittery public is assured that the government has "ruled out terrorism."

The disgraced Bellas are suspended from competition. But the ever-practical Beca (Kendrick) finds a loophole: if they can win the WORLD championships, will they be reinstated? Sure, they're told, like THAT would ever happen. Their biggest competition: Das Sound M a c h i n e . T h e s e E u ro p e a n c h a m p i o n s are terrifying in their perfection, their p ro d u c t i o n v a l u e s a n d t h e i r g e n e r a l awesomeness â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and their disdain for the Bellas. "I don't speak Loser, what did you say?" their lead singer (an imposing Birgitte Hjort Sorensen) says icily. Beca is horrified but helplessly smitten with the Heidi Klum lookalike. "Your sweat smells like cinnamon! " she cries.

"Mad Max: Fury Road" didn't hit home By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge The movies are a volume business when it comes to quality. You can't find a film that pleases all of the people all of the time. Unless they're Shawshank Redemption or Jaws, but titles like those only come around about once in a decade. Even the really good movies sometimes lack a certain charm that appeals to each audience member's sensibilities. My own are far from delicate, but I like to think that I expose myself to as many different genres and storytelling styles as I can because I like want to be able to find those rare gems that only garner mainstream attention from about November through Oscar Night. This week I saw George Miller's labor of love, Mad Max: Fury Road, and I struggle now to

understand not why so many people love it, but why I didn't. My love affair, if you will, with the three Mad Max movies to this point has been a roller coaster. I think 1981's The Road Warrior is a great action classic. Mel Gibson's defense of a band of peaceful folks and their tanker of gasoline from a band of roving thugs in Australia's deserts was exciting and dangerous and had a cheeky ending that still leaves me chuckling. Max Rockatansky's first picture two years earlier (which I rate a sold 'meh') shares much more in common with the new film than either of its own sequels (including '85's Beyond Thunderdome, a debacle I won't cover but to mention that it exists), but that's not necessarily a good thing. Miller's solid career totally did a 180-degree turn in later years as he tackled a lot of family-friendly fare like

the animated Happy Feet movies. With Fury Road, he returns to the badlands of our doomed apocalyptic future in a magnum opus that maybe we weren't ready for in the '80s. Taking over for Gibson is Tom Hardy as the titular Max, a growling loner that isn't particularly verbose. What you have to understand about Fury Road is that the plot doesn't unfold in typical fashion. It literally rips out of the starting gates and fills in most of the details as it speeds along. Incidentally, that's my main gripe. Maybe I'm getting lazy, but I don't like to figure it out as I go (the "Tarantino Problem", I'll call this). Max is captured by the disciples of Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), a grossly disfigured villain with a Messiah complex that is equal parts folk hero leader and psychopathic Skeletor impersonator on the same day that Joe's most

capable Imperator (a driver), Furiosa (Charlize Theron), takes off from their home in the Citadel with the War Rig, three thousand gallons of gas, and Joe's five favorite wives (played literally by a quintet of gorgeous supermodels like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Riley Keough) in tow. She's headed for the home across the desert where women can raise society again from the ashes instead of being used as property for breeding. The mythology of Fury Road is going to be what resonates with the fanboys that are turning out to see things like flame-throwing electric guitars, monster trucktired Cadillacs, and skulls used everywhere for adornment. That said, the production value on this movie is Top 1% for sure. Vehicles a re m a s h e d u p a n d re f i t t e d together to come up with hybrids

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that defy even my own attempts at description. My favorite was the shell of a VW bug used as a gun turret on the back of Furiosa's rig. Gearhead culture is a focal point of the action, especially with the Warboy-cum-redeemed hero Nux (Nicholas Hoult) who spends the first forty-five minutes of this nonstop car chase tethered to Max via an intravenous blood draw. I am a little disappointed in the over-hyped feminist ideals I'm hearing attributed to the overall plot and Theron's role in particular. Furiosa (and her prosthetic left arm) are cool and driven by great aims, but that didn't resonate with the movie that I saw. Mad Max: Fury Road runs 120 minutes and is rated R for intense sequences of violence throughout, and for disturbing images. I give this film one and a half stars out of four.

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Religion Religion briefs Chinese cross removal protested outside China embassy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Christian activists have demonstrated outside the Chinese embassy in Washington to protest the forced removal of crosses from hundreds of churches in China. The Rev. Patrick Mahoney, director of the Christian Defense Coalition, carried a large wooden cross while he and a few followers used a bullhorn to shout their appeal for religious freedom in China. They broadcast their protest on Twitter. Officials in China's Zhejiang (ZHUH'-zhee-ahng) province have toppled crosses from more than 400 churches since early 2014, sometimes resulting in violent clashes with congregation members. They have said the crosses violate building codes, but critics say the growth of Christian groups has made the ruling Communist Party nervous. Mahoney says Chinese officials emerged from the embassy to photograph the protesters, but didn't speak with them.

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BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts judge has ordered parishioners of the St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church to end their 11-year protest vigil and vacate the now-closed Roman Catholic church. Norfolk County Superior Court Judge Edward Leibensperger ruled Thursday that the parishioners are "unlawfully and intentionally" trespassing at the church building in Scituate. He said they will be barred from entering the church effective May 29. The Archdiocese of Boston, which had sued to evict the group, urged protesters to end the vigil and respect the judge's ruling. But the Friends of St. Frances, the group that has been occupying the former church day and night since 2004, say they're not going anywhere. They intend to ask the state court to stay the ruling pending an appeal. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church was among dozens closed

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Nun seeks more aid for Iraqi Christians

WASHINGTON (AP) — An Iraqi nun is urging Congress to send more aid to Christians displaced by the Islamic State group. Sister Diana Momeka, told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that religious minorities have received virtually no government help since fleeing to Iraq's Kurdish region last August. She said more than 120,000 of the displaced are living in containers and decrepit buildings without jobs or adequate assistance. Momeka said she and other Christians don't want to leave Iraq, but would return to their homes in Mosul and the Nineveh plain when Islamic State militants are driven out.

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Pictured are the Red, White & BBQ, above, and the Gumbo Ya Ya Gardi Gras, below.

Illinois cooks up the fun For The Edge Summer is the season of festivals and fairs, and you can find a festival for just about everything in Illinois. This year, find something more by visiting some of Illinois’ offbeat and quirky foodie festivals dedicated to rhubarb, bagels and even horseradish! Each festival has its own unique story for how it came to be. Some of Illinois unique summer food festivals include: Bagelfest, Mattoon— Bagelfest is a 29 year old festival in Mattoon that began on the idea of hospitality. When the Lender’s Bagel Factory moved to Mattoon, not everyone in town knew about bagels. So Murray Lender introduced his product to the community with a free bagel breakfast held in

downtown Mattoon. And then a festival was born. Gumbo Ya Ya Mardi Gras, Rock Island— The spirit of New Orleans comes alive on the Mississippi River in Rock Island. The two-day celebration includes Cajun food and music, a French Quarter marketplace and plenty of beads. Rhubarb Festival, Kankakee—Illinoisans visit this festival for the pie, but they stay for the Rhubarb jam, live music, baking contest and games. Red, White & BBQ, Westmont— Red, White and BBQ is a competition dedicated to tasty barbecue, music, and fun at Ty Warner Park in Westmont. Festival goers enjoy great food, BBQ tips, live music, an all-ages carnival and they observe some of the best BBQ experts as they compete to win prize money. Horseradish Festival, Collinsville— The International

Horseradish Festival draws a crowd from around the country and the world to "the Horseradish Capitol" for fun, activities, games and great food and drink. The festival features live music, food stands, games, a craft show, a Bloody Mary contest, a horseradish cooking contest and a relay race. Culinary Champions, Aurora—City officials from the Illinois communities of Aurora, Batavia, Big Rock, Hinckley, Montgomery, North Aurora, Plano, Sandwich, Sugar Grove and Yorkville will be judge and select the area's best Culinary Champions every summer. Participating restaurants compete for the top spot in categories like best pizza, soup, dessert and farm-to-table meal. For more information, vist www.enjoyillinois.com.

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Music Music calendar Thursday, May 28

Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio w/Lionel Loueke, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Alabama Shakes, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Alarm Will Sound, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Surfer Blood w/Alex Calder, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Falling in Reverse – Ronnie Radke’s Three Ring Circus w/Ghost Town, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m. Primitive Man w/Wake, Fister, Everything Went Black, Hell Night, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. As Earth Shatters w/Along Came Tragedy, Pick Your Poison, Pop’s, Sauget, 6:00 p.m. Tyler Barham, Matt Jordan, Tyler Filmore, Cicero’s, University City, 7:00 p.m. Bootleggin’ Thursdays (Bar Area), Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

Friday, May 29

John Mellencamp, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio w/Lionel Loueke, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Rascal Flatts w/Scotty McCreery, R a e Ly n n , H o l l y w o o d C a s i n o Amphitheatre, St. Louis Emery – The Question 10 Year Anniversary Tour w/Wolves At The Gate, Forevermore, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m. Pillow Talk, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m. Houndmouth w/Clear Plastic Masks, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. J Bomb w/TYMA, Apollo, Jake

Guidry, Cicero’s, University City, 8:30 p.m. Angel Flight Central Fundraiser feat. The Spirit of Elvis w/Johnny Harra Jr. and The Edge of Reality Band, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 30

The Decemberists, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio w/Lionel Loueke, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. STL Symphony Concert: Youth Orchestra Concert No. 3, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. Chris Stapleton, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Unresolved, Apex Shrine, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. The Humanoids, Hellachopper, Better Days, Ox Braker, Spirits and the Melchizedek Children, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. N y C e M i x Ta p e R e l e a s e w / Asia Major, Wan Maan, Shotta G, Broderick, DJ Pharaoh, Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 31

STL Symphony Live at Powell Hall Concert: Lost in Space: Star Wars and More, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. Brunch at the Bistro w/Tommy Halloran’s Guerrilla Swing, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volbeat w/Anthrax, Crobot, Pop’s, Sauget, 7:00 p.m. North County Big Band, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 3:30 p.m. School of Rock, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 5:30 p.m.

Monday, June 1

Tame Impala w/Kuroma, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 2

Speedy Ortiz w/Alex G, Palehound, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Grieves, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Chesterfield Concert Series – Bob Kuban Band, Faust Park, Chesterfield, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Shapes and Colors, Foreverandnever, Get At Me, The Cinema Story, Cicero’s, University City, 7:00 p.m. The 2nd Annual Voices of St. Louis Concert Benefitting Multiple Sclerosis feat. Charles Glenn, Joe Mancuso, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Brandie Carlile w/Anderson East, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3

Butch Walker w/Jonathan Tyler, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. M i s s o u r i B o t a n i c a l G a rd e n Whitaker Music Festival Concert Series – Diesel Island, Missouri Botanical Garden, 7:30 p.m. Route 66 Jazz Orchestra, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday’s Count It! Pop Punk, Metal, Rock Show, Cicero’s, University City, 9:00 p.m. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Bootleggin’ Thursdays (Bar Area), Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m. Discrepancies, The Few, Inner O u t l i n e s , K y & T h e Yo d e e s , Stevie, Cicero’s, University City, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 5

Matt Braunger, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

STL Symphony Live at Powell Hall: Chris Botti, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. GGM w/J3, Bizzy Production, K i n g s t o n O ’ N a s t y, Wa l l y Kuhlenberg, Meech & Driz, Young Ace, Red Famous, Pop’s, Sauget, 8:00 p.m. Catching The Westbound (Bar Stage), Cicero’s, University City, 8:00 p.m.

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Above, the Salam De Testa accompanied by the house salad at Adriana's on the Hill. Below, the doorway leading into the deli at Adriana's

Adriana's On The Hill By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge The Hill in St. Louis is an iconic neighborhood synonymous for fantastic food, most notably traditional Italian fare. After all, Italian immigrants found a home in the St. Louis neighborhood in the 1890s and it later became the home of such great Italian St. Louisans as Joe Garagiola and Yogi Berra. In 1970 The Hill formed its neighborhood organization and as prospered since with its respectable businesses â&#x20AC;&#x201D; especially its restaurants. I've visited The Hill on multiple occasions, trying its different awesome Italian restaurants and I haven't been disappointed. Recently I had the opportunity to meet with some friends for a Saturday lunch soiree. The restaurant of choice was Adriana's on the Hill located at 5101 Shaw Ave. The small lunch cafe, established in 1992, is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This was my first venture to Adriana's and I learned quickly of its popularity. The line snaked from the counter, around the tables in the small open dining area and to the door. My friends beat me there so they went ahead and ordered and grabbed a table while one was available. Unfortunately, they were practically done with their meals by the time I was able to sit down with them. I wasn't pleased with the wait time, but I know it was busy, so I gave Adriana's the benefit of the doubt and imagined the food must be well worth it. Once at the counter, the service was very friendly and helpful. The menu is small and very manageable to sift through at

Adriana's. There is a pizza and pasta portion, salads, sandwiches, lunch specials, daily specials and the soup of the day. I went with the half and half order off of the lunch special category, which included a salad, half a sandwich and a piece of bread. Adriana's offers quality choices on the sandwich menu. I went with one where I had a little creativity to

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build my own, the Salam De Testa. The Salam De Testa starts with cooked salami and then you get to choose the toppings and the bread. For my creation, I added black olives (a favorite of mine), tomatoes, lettuce, onions, provel cheese and vinaigrette dressing served on thick garlic bread. It was accompanied by a side salad with vinaigrette dressing. Starting with the salad, it was

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very fresh and included iceberg lettuce, pimentos, a blend of provel and parmesan cheeses and tossed in the delectable vinaigrette dressing. It was a wonderful light lunch option. The sandwich was impressive just by the thickness of the salami. It was some of the thickest salami I've had. As for the rest of the sandwich I was a little disappointed. It went chintzy on the tomatoes, black olives and

cheese, but heavy on the lettuce and vinaigrette. Maybe the biggest disappointment was the garlic bread, which wasn't very garlicky at all. In various bites I could get a hint of garlic, but it wasn't much. While lunch was good, it wasn't necessarily as memorable as I was expecting. T h e re a re p l e n t y o f o t h e r sandwich choices for anyone who visits though. The Italian Salsiccia stands out, with Italian sausage in a house made red sauce and provel cheese with roasted red peppers and onions. There is also the Grace, served with salsiccia and pepperoni, provel cheese and the house red sauce. The Hill Boy is interesting, comprised of turkey breast, ham and roast beef, with provel cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and Adriana's special dressing. The pizza and pasta portion of the menu looks to be worth checking out with the penne pasta blanketed with Adriana's own Sicilian tomato basil sauce. The pizzas are all thin crust and either nine or 14 inches with simple topping choices, including: sausage, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives and anchovies. C h ec k o u t w w w. adrianasonthehill.com to peruse the rest of the menu and don't miss the daily specials and soups of the day like minestrone, potato herb and many more delicious choices. Price wise Adriana's is pretty affordable, especially for The Hill. For my half and half order it only cost $7.99. So if you're on The Hill looking for a laid back spot for a light lunch and an affordable meal, stop by and check out Adriana's when you gotta eat.

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Classic 2 story! Finished walk out lower level. Call now to customize! $389,900 EDW PR102364 Butler Marcus Reatly Group 618-972-2225 or 618-444-9903

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Great location, 3+ bedroom ranch freshly painted, new carpeting, finished walkout basement & oversized garage. $234,500 EDW PR102371 Judine Lux/Chris Miller 618-531-0488 or 618-580-6133

Surround yourself with beauty & comfort in this custom 4brdm, 4 bth, 2 story home with focus on spacious rooms & rich hardwood flooring. $389,000 EDW PR102372

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618-655-4100

618-628-2400

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Split bedroom ranch, finished lookout lower level, drop zone with cubbies. $384,900 EDW PR102365 Butler Marcus Reatly Group 618-972-2225 or 618-444-9903

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119 Knights Bridge EDWARDSVILLE SUN 1-3 $434,500 Sandie LaMantia 618-978-2384

EXQUISITE 4BR/BA home in Ebbets Field. Open flr plan. Granite counters, SS appliances, screened porch and finished LL. $560,000 EDW PR102158

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IRRESISTIBLE 5BR/4.5BA home, chef’s kitchen with SS appliances, wood floors, finished LL, covered patio plus tree lined lot. $514,000 EDW PR102155

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2009 Toyota Highlander Limited

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2012 Toyota 4Runner LIMITED

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2012 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

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2014 Dodge Challenger SXT

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