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Poco

Country/rock legends visit Alton

10 Raging Rivers Get ready to get wet

11 A View from the Park Photo contest focuses on the Arch

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"The First Grader" A feel-good movie for summer

16 Ozark wineries Finding the right getaway

17 Spring Hill State Park Indiana's hidden treasure

19 Say "Cheese"

Recipes to make your family smile

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What’s Happening Friday June 3____________

Taste -Central West End Neighborhood, St. Louis Gateway Grizzlies vs.

Kalamazoo -GCS Ballpark, Sauget, 7:05 JThe Edwardsville Historic Tree p.m.

Show Retro-tini event for Young - E d wa rd s v i l l e A r t s C e n te r, Professionals Edwardsville High School-Gallery -Rober t G. Reim Theatre & A/Best of EHS 2010-2011-Student Fleming’s Restaurant, St. Louis, 8 Gallery/ Bonsaii-Gallery B Laura Beard: Thick and Smooth p.m A Chorus Line Exhibit -Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. -Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Louis, 8 p.m.

Washington Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. Eric Barnes -Westview Wine Cellar and Bistro, Collinsville St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs -Busch Stadium, St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

Jungle Boogie Friday Night The Edwardsville Historic Tree Concert Series: John Henry Band Show -The St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5 - E d wa rd s v i l l e A r t s C e n te r, p.m. to 8 p.m.

Edwardsville High School-Gallery Planetarium Camp-In A/Best of EHS 2010-2011-Student -The St. Louis Science Center, St. Gallery/ Bonsaii-Gallery B Louis, 5:00 p.m.

Laura Beard: Thick and Smooth Free Public Telescope Viewing Exhibit -The St. Louis Science Center, St. -Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Louis, 6:45 p.m.

Washington Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. Movie+Music Series “Woodsmen Quartet,” -Laumeir Outdoor Music -Bethalto Church of God, 800 Amphitheatre, St. Louis, 7 p.m.

E. Bethalto Blvd. Bethalto, www.

Colonel Ford thewoodsmenqt.com, $5 per -The Sheldon, St. Louis, 8 p.m. person donation appreciated. 7 Central West End Art Fair and p.m.

Saturday June 4____________

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs -Busch Stadium, St. Louis, 3:10 p.m.

Run for the Stars -The St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 10 a.m.

Children’s Story Time -Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 10 a.m.

Movies in the Park: How to Train Your Dragon -Edwardsville City Park, Edwardsville, Sunset Tour de Cure Bike Ride -Raging Rivers Water Park, Grafton, 7 a.m.

I n te r n a t i o n a l H o r s e ra d i s h Festival -Woodland Park, Collinsville, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Central West End Art Fair and Taste -Central West End Neighborhood, St. Louis Gatweay Grizzlies vs.

Kalamazoo -GCS Ballpark, Sauget, 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis Symphony Casual Classics Series: Symphonic Hollywood -Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

A Chorus Line -Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 4 and 8 p.m.

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On the Edge of the Weekend

June 2, 2011

People People planner Zoo plans events for spring, summer The following events have been planned at the Saint Louis Zoo. May 27 through September 2, 2011 Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www. stlzoo.org. Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. No concert on June 17, 2011.

Fridays through September 2, 2011 Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www. stlzoo.org. Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. No concert on June 17, 2011.

June 3 – John Henry Band June 10 – Ticket to the Beatles June 17 – No Concert June 24 – Hudson & the HooDoo Cats June 17, 2011 Zoo closes at 12 noon for Z O O FA R I , t h e Z o o ’ s m a j o r fundraiser.

June 17, 2011 ZOOFARI. 7 p.m. to 12 midnight.

For reservations: 314/646-4771. For information: www.stlzoo.org.

Creative black-tie fundraiser benefits the Saint Louis Zoo. Over 50 St. Louis area restaurants, caterers and bars participate in this “grazing” party including which includes live music, dancing, silent auction and more. Ages 21 and up only.

Underwriting support provided by Emerson, Edward Jones, Monsanto C o m p a n y, S c h n u c k M a r k e t s , Crawford Taylor Foundation, Dave Mungenast Automotive Family, Novus International, Inc. and Peabody Energy. Entertainment sponsored by Fifth Third Bank.

June 20-26, 2011 National Pollinator Week. For information: (314) 781-0900 or www. stlzoo.org.

What is Halloween without pumpkins, Thanksgiving without cranberries, or life without chocolate? Not much without the help of pollinators, who make one out of every three bites of food you eat. Buzz by the Monsanto Insectarium to celebrate the many reasons we should bee thankful for pollinators!

June 23, 2011 Pollinator Dinner. 6 to 9 p.m. in The Living World. $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. For information: www.stlzoo.org. For reservations: (314) 646-4857.

Sit down to a special dinner where you can sample the many foods pollinators help provide. In celebration of National Pollinator Week, June 20-26, 2011, sip mead and honey wine, enjoy a honey tasting, and peruse booths with information and activities related to pollinators. After a buffet dinner, hear a presentation on pollinators and learn what you can do to help.

July 2011 Through September 25, 2011 Stingrays at Caribbean Cove featuring Sharks. Admission is $3.00 for general public and $1.50 for Zoo Friends members. Children under two are free. Feeding is $1.00. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Group rate for 15 or more is $2.50 per person.

For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org.

Back by popular demand, cownose and southern rays return to the 17,000-gallon pool at the Saint Louis Zoo this summer.

Visitors can enjoy a hands-on opportunity to touch and feed these gentle and fascinating ocean creatures as they glide through a tropical saltwater habitat. Also, meet some new additions this year – brownbanded bamboo and bonnethead sharks!

Fridays through September 2, 2011

Jungle Boogie Friday Night Concert Series. 5 to 8 p.m. Free.

For information: (314) 781-0900 or www.stlzoo.org. Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo. Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

July 1 – Kim Massie July 8 – Push the Limit

July 15 – Satin July 22 – Hillbilly Authority July 29 – Galaxy Red July 4, 2011 (Independence Day) Holiday Hours: Zoo is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

July 27, 2011 Jammin’ at the Zoo presented

by Macy’s. 6 to 10 p.m. Admission

charge. For information: www. stlzoo.org or (314) 781-0900.

The Young Zoo Friends host a summer party lakeside in the center of the Zoo. Sponsored

by Macy’s with media support provided by Fox 2, KPLR 11, Y98 FM, metromix.com and Riverfront Times.

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People People planner Civil War re-enactments planned Although the last shot in the Civil War rang out in June, 1865, the impact of that nationchanging war lives on today through commemorations and remembrances. Each year, many Missouri towns reflect on their involvement in the war. Now that the sesquicentennial is here, these events and reenactments take on an even greater significance.

In Boonville, June 17-19, guests are welcome to join the Collins Battery B for the First Battle of Boonville Reenactment. This initial battle was crucial to the war, as it made certain both the state of the Missouri and the Missouri River would remain controlled by Union forces.

In addition to the reenactment, staged on the Dr. Willard Avery Farm, activities include crafts, a blacksmith, medical and cooking demonstrations, and Civil War period music.

July 8-9, 2011, Carthage hosts the Civil War Sesquicentennial Commemoration Festival, with authentic demonstrations, living history exhibits, informative displays and other activities around the town square.

T h e B a t t l e o f We n t z v i l l e Reenactment takes place July 16-17, 2011, with residents portraying a skirmish that took place on July 15, 1861. During that Civil War fight, a train full of Missouri infantry sustained an attack, after which the attackers disappeared. The wounded soldiers were treated at the Wentzville Hospital.

In an elegant twist on Civil War commemoration, July 16, 2011, the Oliver Anderson House hosts A Victorian Tea at the Battle of Lexington State Historic Site. Enjoy tea, scones, sandwiches and an assortment of desserts, served by ladies in Civil War-era attire.

For more information, visit www. vistmo.com

McKendree to host Bike Chase Ride “The Great McKendree Bike Chase,” an 18-mile bicycle race through the streets of Lebanon, hosted by McKendree University on July 23.

The route will start at the fountain on campus and make six three-mile laps through the neighborhoods and business district of quaint Lebanon, as well as the Leemon Athletic Field track on campus, where it ends. It features the challenge of high-speed straightaways, tight turns, a segment of brick road, a single-file sidewalk, and the track surface.

All levels of riding ability and any bicycle type--cruiser, hybrid, road bike, mountain or the Huffy from your basement—are welcome at this non-U.S. Cycling Federation (USCF) event. All participants must wear a serviceable helmet to participate.

“We’ve designed the ‘Great McKendree Bike Chase’ to be a fun event and we welcome riders of ALL levels of cycling expertise,” said Kim Smallheer, assistant director of athletics and the Chase organizer. ”You can lead the group and hammer the Chase in under an hour or take your time and count how many riders you pass (or who pass you) in the two hours that the course will be

open.”

Start time is 8 a.m., with a safety briefing at 7:40 a.m. The $15 registration fee includes a T-shirt and post-chase refreshments while they last. An additional $5 will be charged to those who sign up on race day.

Register in person on campus at the Intramural Gym located in the Melvin Price Convocation Center, download the registration form at www.mckendree.edu/raceday or register online (for a small fee) at “active.com.” Mailed entries must be postmarked by July 19.

For more information, call 618537-6420 or 618-537-6941 or visit www.mckendree.edu/raceday.

Alice visits The Magic House Beginning Friday, May 27, visitors of The Magic House can experience their own adventure in Wonderland with Alice’s Wonderland, an

interactive traveling exhibit created b y t h e C h i l d re n ’ s D i s c o v e r y Museum of San Jose. Based on Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, this exhibit gets children curiouser and curiouser about subjects like math and science as they encounter 2,500 square feet of hands-on experiences, meet favorite characters from the book and relive some of Alice’s most extraordinary adventures.

Like Alice, visitors of the exhibit take a trip down the rabbit hole and “fall” into a world filled with wonder and curiosities. Children can explore shadows in the Pool of Tears, experience optical illusions in the Hall of Doors, learn about animation at a Caucus Race, serve up fractions at a Mad Tea Party, manipulate time with a Crazy Clock, discover camouflage in the Mushroom Forest, play a game of Crazy Croquet with the Queen of Hearts and much more.

Alice’s Wonderland is free with museum admission. This wonderful

exhibit will have Magic House visitors grinning like the Cheshire Cat from May 27 through November 6.

The Magic House is a not-for-profit participatory museum that provides hands-on learning experiences for children and families that encourage experimentation, creativity and the development of problem-solving skills within a place of beauty, wonder, joy and magic. Regular museum admission is $8.75 per person. Children under the age of one are free.

The Magic House is located at 516 S. Kirkwood Road, one mile north of Highway 44 in historic downtown Kirkwood, Missouri. Summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Friday 9:30 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 5:30 pm.

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People People planner MoBOT spotlights St. Louis architecture The Missouri Botanical Garden presents a photographic exhibition documenting many of St. Louis’s most architecturally impressive structures. View “American City: St. Louis Architecture” on display Friday, June 10 through Sunday, Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily in the Garden’s Ridgway Visitor Center. The exhibit is included with Garden admission. “ A m e r i c a n C i t y : S t . L o u i s Architecture” features over 70 largescale color images by award-winner architectural photographer William Zbaren, including the iconic Linnean House conservatory and Museum Building at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

The images are from the new architectural monograph, “American City: St. Louis Architecture: Three Centuries of Classic Design,” by Zbaren and architectural writer Robert Sharoff. The book – the first new monograph on the city since the 1920s – depicts 50 of the city’s most architecturally significant structures and is available at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Garden Gate Shop.

“This is a show about St. Louis’ architectural crown jewels,” said Zbaren. “It’s about the sheer power and beauty of some of the most glorious architecture in the United States. The show is for everyone who loves St. Louis and wants to know more about its many stunning buildings.”

“The show establishes St. Louis as one of the most architecturally impressive cities in the country,” added Sharoff.

The exhibition will open on Friday, June 10 with a cocktail reception in the upper level of the Garden’s Ridgway Visitor Center from 5 to 7:30 p.m. A book signing from 5 to 6 p.m. will be followed by brief remarks. The opening reception is free and open to the public.

A public book signing is also scheduled for Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Garden Gate Shop.

The “American City: St. Louis Architecture” exhibition is partially funded by Gyo Obata, HOK; the American Institute of Architects St. Louis Chapter; Amos Harris, Spinnaker St. Louis; Zachary Boyers, US Bancorp CDC; Thomas and Lisa Carnahan; Robert Clark, Clayco, Inc.; Stacy W. Hastie, Environmental Operations Inc.; Ann and Randy Lipton; Kirk and Sheila Mills; Paul Shaughnessy, BSI Constructors Inc.; Steven J. Stogel; and Andrew Trivers, Trivers Associates. A portion of the funds raised for the exhibition will go towards the future renovation of the Garden’s Museum Building.

The exhibition is included with Missouri Botanical Garden admission of $8; St. Louis City and County residents enjoy discounted admission of $4 and free admission o n We d n e s d a y a n d S a t u rd a y mornings until noon. Children ages 12 and under and Garden members are free.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North & South exit. Free parking is available on-site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer.

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Celebrate St. Louis takes shape David N. Farr, Chairman of the Fair Saint Louis Foundation, today announced the line-up headlining this July’s Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts, which follows the 31st annual Fair Saint Louis (July 2-4). After the three-day Fair, the Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts will host free music covering a broad spectrum of genres on July 15&16 and July 22&23.

“Paired with three nights of outstanding Fair Saint Louis headliners – The Steve Miller Band, Maroon 5 and Montgomery Gentry

– the Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts line-up will add four nights of chart-topping music in downtown St. Louis,” said David Farr, Chairman of the Fair Saint Louis Foundation. “That makes seven nights of national music talent -- live and free in the month of July!”

The Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts Line-up includes: • July 15 – Bell Biv DeVoe (www. bellbivdevoe.com <http://www. bellbivdevoe.com> ) – featuring an exciting mix of R&B and Hip Hop. • July 16 – Gavin DeGraw (www. gavindegraw.com <http://www. gavindegraw.com> ) -- the acclaimed American singer-songwriter and musician.

• July 22 – Keb’ Mo’ (www. kebmo.com <http://www.kebmo. com> ) – and his delta blues will be

right at home in St. Louis • July 23 – Barenaked Ladies ( w w w. b a r e n a k e d l a d i e s . c o m <http://www.barenakedladies. com> ) – known for their fun-loving style of alternative rock.

“The Fair Saint Louis Foundation is thankful to the partnership of so many in the St. Louis region, including the outstanding corporate community; the City of St. Louis and all civic partners; and, the National Park Service, who help keep our Fair Saint Louis and Celebrate St. Louis Summer concert events free and open to all,” Farr said. “We have a great July planned, and we look forward to seeing local St. Louisans and their guests downtown for the festivities – it’s where America comes to celebrate – come join us!”

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• In the spirit of an event for St. Louisans by St. Louisans, Fair Saint Louis in partnership with the Riverfront Times is planning to launch a music video contest, open to all local unsigned bands and giving the winner the opportunity to play on the Fair Saint Louis main stage. Details of the contest will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Music

Poco

Country/rock legends to appear in Alton

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Area “Poconuts” will be thrilled to know that epic country/rock band Poco will be performing in Alton this month. The band will perform at 8 p.m. on June 10 and at 7 p.m. on June 11 at Argosy Casino.

Poco was founded in 1968 by Richie Furay, Jim Messina, and Rusty Young, a trio whose lifetime musical journey began while working on the Buffalo Springfield’s final album, "The Last Time Around." With the addition of George Grantham and Randy Meisner, the initial Poco lineup was set. Renowned music critic Robert Hilburn of The Los Angeles Times proclaimed the band as “the next big thing,” and Rolling Stone went so far as to call them “a country-tuned Derek and The Dominos.”

For more than two generations, Poco conquered radio and sold millions of albums with classic hits like “Rose of Cimarron,” “Good Feelin’ To Know, “ “You’d Better Think Twice,” “Heart of the Night,” “Crazy Love” and “Call It Love.” Audiences around the world have thrilled to their vocal harmonies and instrumental skills.

They received a Grammy nomination for

Instrumental of the Year, and fans can find Poco memorabilia on display at the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Country Music Hall of Fame. With 40 years, 25 albums and thousands of fans behind them, Poco was, is and forever will be the defining voice of country/rock.

Still playing to crowds of Poconuts, still winning over new fans, still reaching for new challenges, 2010 marked the beginning of a new era in the Poco legend. Today longtime Poco bassist Jack Sundrud (b. Sept. 7, 1949), renown Muscle Shoals session drummer

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February 17, 1954),and the newest addition, keyboard wizard Michael Webb (b.

July 3, 1963), join Rusty Young, in building on the musical tradition that has been a hallmark of Poco for over four decades.

The band’s most recent releases – 2002’s "Running Horse," 2005’s "Bareback At Big Sky," 2003’s all-acoustic "The Wildwood Sessions," and the 2004 live DVD "Keeping The Legend Alive" – are among the best of their career.

“To have made music for four decades is a blessing,” said Young. “And as time’s rolled on, I believe we’ve become better writers, musicians and singers. That’s not to say I don’t love to listen to our old records; they’re

milestones to where we’ve been, just as the new music shows how far we’ve come.”

But it’s the band’s live concerts that continue to keep the legend alive. The shows are a mix of electric and acoustic music, filled with classic hits and new songs, all cheered on by multi-generational fans known as “Poconuts.”

“We’re lucky to have such loyal fans,” Young added. “We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the Poconuts behind us.”

Tickets cost $15 for Argosy Preferred Card discount or $20 for general admission. To buy tickets, call 1-800-711-4263 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or stop by guest services. Plus service charge.

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Milwaukee Summerfest features loaded lineup Summerfest 2011 will feature an amazing and eclectic collection of music from Modern Rock to Country, Pop, Classic Rock, Electronic, Reggae and R&B. Music lovers will find a plethora of acts to enjoy and discover with over 700 bands from around the world taking to the 11 Summerfest stages from June 29 – July 3 and July 5 – 10.

Fans can purchase tickets to shows at the 23,000 seat Marcus Amphitheater which boasts an outstanding lineup in 2011, including Peter Gabriel with the New Blood Orchestra, Kanye West with special guest Kid Cudi, Toby Keith with special guest Eric Church, Kid Rock with special guests Sheryl Crow and Leroy Powell and The Messengers, Def Leppard with special guest Heart, The Black Keys with special guests Florence + The Machine and Cage the Elephant, Katy Perry with special guest Marina and The Diamonds, Jason Aldean with special guests Chris Young and Thompson Square and Sugarland with special guest Sara Bareilles. The headliners for July 2 and 9 will be announced in the near future.

Also known as “The BIG GIG”, Summerfest will host Grounds Stage Headliners including: The Flaming Lips, Rise Against, George Clinton, 311, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Alkaline Trio, O.A.R., Girl Talk, Third Eye Blind, Phil Vassar, Alejandro Escovedo, Wiz Khalifa, G. Love & Special Sauce, Maroon 5, The Jayhawks, Civil

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At The Disco, Saving Abel, The Spinners , Wanda Jackson, REO Speedwagon, Styx, My Darkest Days, Loretta Lynn, Cinderella, The Airborne Toxic Event, Peter Frampton, Kansas, Fuel, Leon Russell, Jackyl, Matisyahu, Better Than Ezra, Paul Rodgers, Here Come The Mummies, Michael Franti, Michelle Branch, Blue Oyster Cult, Parachute, The BoDeans, Max Weinberg Experience, Taj Mahal, Cowboy Mouth, Don Felder, Toots and the Maytals, Indigenous, Taking Back Sunday, Yonder Mountain String Band , Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, De La Soul, Todd Rundgren, Blackberry Smoke, Urge Overkill, Pop Evil, Finger Eleven, Sevendust, Buckcherry, Ten Years, Hollywood Undead, The Ike Reilly Assassination, Jack’s Mannequin, Neon Trees, Anberlin, Young The Giant, Tonic , Middle Class Rut, America, Willy Porter, The Meat Puppets, AWOLNATION and The Bravery. A complete lineup can be found at Summerfest.com; all performers and show times are subject to change.

New this year, Summerfest let fans “be first to know” about this year ’s line-

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up through new Summerfest Headliner Release Parties in April and early May. The events took place all over Milwaukee and Summerfest and its sponsors exclusively announced one stage’s headliner line-up, “live” at each event, prior to issuing any social media or press releases on the information. The Headliner Release Parties were free to the public and everyone who attended received a Commemorative Opening Day Ticket and had a chance to win Summerfest tickets and prize packs, including Marcus Amphitheater tickets, VIP access, band merchandise and more.

Festival producer, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., is currently renovating approximately 22-acres of the 75-acre site, Henry Maier Festival Park, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, with a 2phased $25 million construction project.

Phase One of the redevelopment project will feature a new 6,000 – 8,000 capacity outdoor stage/venue, the Briggs & Stratton Big Backyard, a new South Gate and Box Office, as well as new food and beverage buildings and restrooms; all set to be completed for Summerfest 2011.

Phase Two of the project will commence in fall of 2011, after the festival season, and include another new venue/stage as well as food and beverage buildings, restrooms and unique lakeshore amenities for festivalgoers.

Summerfest delivers an unforgettable

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General Admission tickets are only $15 and Weekday tickets (valid for entry prior to 4:00 pm) are only $8. The value continues with a “3 for $33” multi-day pass, valid for one general admission per day on three different days of the festival ($45 value).

Fest-goers can save time and money by purchasing General Admission tickets at Summerfest.com with no incremental service fees and print their tickets in the convenience of their own home. Patrons can also visit Summerfest.com to learn more about Admission Promotions that provide access to the event for free or at reduced prices.

Summerfest 2011 will take place June 29 – July 3 and July 5 – 10, from Noon until Midnight daily. Summerfest will be closed Monday. The World’s Largest Music Festival and Milwaukee’s cornerstone summer celebration attracts the music industry’s hottest stars, emerging talent and local favorites.

The Marcus Amphitheater and 10 additional stages, along with a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, marketplaces and interactive exhibits, are set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other.

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Music Tuning in Show Me Festival covers wide range Some of today’s top musicians including Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, One Republic, Little Big Town, Train, Big & Rich, and more will come to town for the first-ever Show Me Music and Arts Festival in S p r i n g f i e l d , M o . , J u n e 1 7 19. In addition to the top musical talent, the festival will also feature celebrity chefs, national comedians, a Kid Zone, over 30 arts and crafts exhibitors, and more, proving t h a t t h e r e i s s o m e t h i n g f o r everyone at the first-ever Show Me Music and Arts Festival!

The Celebrity Chef Pavilion S t a g e w i l l f e a t u re t h re e F o o d Network stars, Chefs Robert Irvine, Ellie Krieger, and Aaron McCargo. Kicking things off at 12:00 pm on Friday, June 17th will be Chef McCargo, the 2008 winner of the Food Network hit show “Next Food Network Star” and host of Food Network’s “Big Daddy’s House”. Stepping into the “kitchen” after Chef McCargo will be Chef Krieger, host of the Food Network series “Healthy Appetite”. Rounding out the celebrity chefs will be Chef Irvine, h o s t o f t h re e F o o d N e t w o r k series’ “Dinner: Impossible”, “Worst Cooks in America”, and “Restaurant: Impossible”. All three chefs will appear multiple times throughout the festival, please visit www.showmemusicfest.com for a complete schedule of the Celebrity Chef Pavilion Stage.

Over in the Show-Me Comedy Te n t S t a g e , s i x n a t i o n a l l y recognized comedians will be ready to provide some comic relief for festival attendees. Taking the mic first will be actor and comedian Jamie Kaler, best known for his role as “Mike Callahan” on the critically acclaimed TBS series My Boys. Also appearing in the Show-Me Comedy Tent Stage are top comedians Jimmy Shubert, Patti Vasquez, John Caponera, Steve Rannazzisi – star of the hit FX series The League, and Jon Reep – Season 5 winner of the NBC series Last Comic Standing. For a full schedule of the Show-Me Comedy Tent Stage, please visit www.showmemusicfest.com.

Additional attractions at the festival include the Show-Me Saloon Stage, a Kid Zone which includes a Ferris Wheel, games, and entertainment, the Show-Me Arts and Crafts area featuring over 30 exhibitors, and many food and drink vendors featuring festival fare from all over the world.

F o r a f u l l w e e k e n d o f amazing music, attractions, and entertainment, weekend passes are available at the great price of only $139! For those wishing for a VIP experience, VIP packages are also available for purchase and include VIP parking, VIP seating with air conditioning, a private bar area, snacks, games, and VIP restrooms.

For fans that may not be able to stay the entire weekend but don’t want to miss their favorite artists, individual day-passes are available for purchase at the following May special pricing: Friday - $39, Saturday - $59, Sunday - $65.

S h o w M e M u s i c a n d A r t s festival also has multiple camping options available starting at the low price of $70 for those wanting to stay on-site for the full festival experience. To reserve your camping spot today, or for additional information, please visit www.showmemusicfest.com.

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Fox to host tribute to Frank Zappa Return To Forever, whose mindblowing experimentation in jazz and rock transformed the music world, will debut a historic new lineup this summer on a massive tour of 32 U.S. cities including a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on August 25 at 8 p.m. The tour brings a reimagined musical dimension to both the wildly influential group and its repertoire.

Solidifying the tour’s once-in-alifetime experience, Zappa Plays Zappa, the musical tribute to Frank Zappa, will join the bill alongside “Return To Forever IV” (RTF IV), the legendary group’s fresh incarnation.

The RTF IV lineup consists of core members Chick Corea (keys), Stanley Clarke (bass) and Lenny White (drums), along with Mahavishnu Orchestra alum and violin virtuoso Jean-Luc Ponty as well as guitarist Frank Gambale.

Tickets are on sale now at the Fox Box Office. by calling 314/534-1111 or at www.metrotix.com.

Idols to appear in St. Louis “American Idol” will heat up arenas across North America, when American Idols Live! returns for another summer jaunt, showcasing performances by this season’s top 11. The tour commences in West Valley City, UT at the Maverik Center on Wednesday July 6th and wraps up Saturday September 10th in Rochester, NY at the Blue Cross Arena. Tickets went on sale Friday, May 13th via www.AmericanIdol. com , www.ticketmaster.com and www.aeglive.com American Idols Live! 2011 lineup promises to be the most memorable yet given the diverse and daring talent on the roster, and it’s hitting markets all across North America with 45 dates confirmed. The top 11 comprising the tour—Casey Abrams, Haley Reinhart, Jacob Lusk, James Durbin, Lauren Alaina, Naima Adedapo, Paul McDonald, Pia Toscano, Scotty McCreery, Stefano Langone, and Thia Megia —are primed and pumped to give fans a night of unique and unforgettable performances.

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Tickets are on sale now at www.aeglive.com The show will make a stop at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis on Oct. 8.

Employing the use of striking visuals to accompany the music, every show will be an unforgettable concert experience for lifelong fans and newcomers alike, who will be treated not only to the full majesty of “Tommy,” but also to a variety of Who classics and more.

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and concludes November 2 at the MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. “Tommy” is not only one of the most acclaimed and defining works of the rock era, it is an enduring album that resonates on radio to this day where it has found multi-generational appeal.

Inducted into The Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998, the 20 million-selling double album also spawned a successful 1975 film of the same name – with Daltrey playing the title role – which re-underlined its place in the cultural firmament.

Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee Daltrey is pulling out all the stops with a full band that will bring the rock opera’s wide-ranging sounds and textures to life vibrantly on stage every evening. Joining Daltrey will be Frank Simes (guitar), Scott D e a vours (drums), Jon Button (bass), Loren Gold (keyboards) and also on guitar will be Simon Townshend, younger brother of The Who’s guitarist Pete Townshend.

C o m m e n t i n g o n t h e t o u r, P e t e To w nshend says, “Great to see Roger

performing “Tommy” with his band in 2011. I will be there in spirit. Roger has my complete and most loving support.

Roger is touring his unique concert version of “Tommy” using his faithful presentation of the original work as the backbone for a set of wider material. It is wonderful to hear the way Roger and his new band re-interpret the old Who songs.”

T h r o u g h o u t t h i s t o u r, s o n g s s u c h as “Pinball Wizard,” “The Acid Queen,” “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It” promise to transport attendees into the world of this classic album with shuddering intensity and poetic power.

A 1989 tour by The Who saw them reprise “Tommy” live. The upcoming Daltrey tour will differ in that all of the album’s songs will be played in sequence. When Daltrey and his band performed “Tommy” in earlier this year--at a sell-out concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall March 25 – London’s Independent called the show “a

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faithful reading...The stand-outs, ‘I’m Free,’ and ‘See Me, Feel Me’ and the anthemic climax of ‘We’re Not Gonna Take It’ are rousing.” Afterwards the Who blogosphere was alight with comments from longstanding fans lucky enough to see the show.

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“Tommy” an album that tells a story about a deaf, dumb and blind boy who becomes the leader of a messianic movement, will always be seen as a turning point for the band,” says Daltre¥. “Within it, I found the new voice of The Who and the band found its stride in making that music, adjusting it, using all that knowledge that we had from jazz and the blues into making it work in a rock way.”

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Not too long ago I read a book entitled Take Good Care of the Garden and the Dogs. It was written

by Heather Linde and she says that the title reflects the very last words her mother spoke before her death.

The author writes about life in a tiny town in Alaska. She talks of her family, friends, faith and also the interaction with the Tlingit people from that part of Alaska.

She hunts, picks wild berries, makes jam, cans salmon they’ve caught. All in all, her story reflects a lifestyle far different from mine.

In this town are churches of d i ff e r e n t d e n o m i n a t i o n s b u t there seems to be a wonderful interaction among them and also the natives who have lived there for generations.

I was intrigued as she spoke of the carving of a new totem pole and how each pole tells a story. When the new one was finished, several hundred people carried it and placed it into the ground where future generations would see it and marvel at all the stories these totem poles tell and also the craftsmanship they exhibit.

Doris Gvillo The interaction between the people, the churches and the respect for the Tlinget people who exhibited the ability to preserve the natural beauty of the area garnered my interest.

As the book begins, the author has been very badly injured. She was riding a bike and was actually ‘run over’ by a pickup truck. Her pelvis is broken in several places and she has to be airlifted to Seattle for surgery and later, much to her dismay, finds herself in a nursing home for rehab. She has terrible pain, resents being in the home, but as she gets to know the help, she adjusts and is finally able to go home but requires assistance for some time.

Oh…I also found it interesting that she wrote obituaries for the local paper. The editor of that small paper insists they don’t just want a few details but that each obit gives a word picture of the individual’s life. That requires that she interview family members and friends.

As I read her words about losing her mother, her daughter ’s marriage, how she enjoys fishing and hunting, and her understanding of the culture, I found myself drawn

into her writing and longing to know more about her life. I was especially eager to read about the way that so many different folks from different backgrounds and of different faiths worked together to make a community filled with peace and compassion.

Each chapter began with a quote from the “Book of Common Prayer”. For example, if she is writing of hunting or fishing, she speaks of the need to actually ‘use that food’ and not waste the life of that fish or animal. The quote on her piece about hunting is “Give us all a reverence for the earth as your own creation, that we may use its resources rightly.”

I found her life vastly different from mine and I was awed at the awareness of God in the everyday life of the people. I think that a large portion of our society fails to reflect that dependence and awareness of God. I was especially interested to read her concept of ‘forgiveness’.

She wrote that while she had no animosity towards the driver of the truck that hit her, she hadn’t spoken to him and she purposely avoided him. And, in a small place, that’s no easy job.

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and she can’t find a turkey at her store. She comes to the conclusion that if she wants a turkey, she must go to the small store where this individual works. She plans to slink in and out and avoid him.

Well, it doesn’t happen and she relates she couldn’t understand her own actions because when they finally met, she hugged him and actually gave him a kiss on the cheek and they began to talk.

They talked for quite a time and she told him about her feelings and problems. His remorse was apparent and she found it easy to share her thoughts with him. They soon found themselves laughing together.

She speaks of the ‘relief ’ she felt. As I read this, I found myself wondering if this wasn’t a perfect example of how ‘forgiveness’ lightens our burdens and let’s us move on without rancor and bitterness.

At an annual memorial service held, each name is read. As the name is read, she can conjure up a vision of that individual. She mentions the feeling of thanksgiving that seemed to overwhelm her knowing that she was part of that community, she had overcome her health issues, and she was living

and enjoying her life in her beloved Alaska.

At this service, they sang, “Amazing Grace”. Personally, that is one of my favorite hymns. But she said that as she sang the words, for the first time in her life she didn’t focus on the words, “a wretch like me’ but on the words, “Tis grace that brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.”

I’m going to stop on what seems like a book review and conclude with the thought that filled my mind as I read about singing “Amazing Grace”. Each of us has been blessed by the ‘grace’ offered us by a loving God. While we probably are ‘wretches’ that keep on going astray, we can rely upon God’s grace to carry us safely into the future whatever it might hold. And that ‘grace’ will surely lead us to our heavenly home. We just need to turn to God and ‘trust’.

And isn’t that promise of ‘grace’ the most wonderful reassurance.

It should give us both hope and challenge to ‘keep on keeping on’.

Even when and if we feel alone, we are never alone. God is always, always there.

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Another couple was convicted last year of criminally negligent homicide in the 2008 death of their teenage son.

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chaplain endorsers express concern that repeal of “don’t ask, don’t tell” could marginalize or silence troops who believe same-sex relationships are immoral.

The letter says, “Service members should know that chaplains’ ministry and their own rights of conscience remain protected everywhere military necessity has placed them.”

Military training to apply the new law allowing gays to serve openly began earlier this year and is expected to be completed by midsummer.

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

Religion briefs Kansas joins effort to save Utah highway crosses TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas has joined 19 other states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a dispute over crosses along Utah highways honoring state troopers who died while on duty.

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt says he joined the effort because he wants to protect the right of free expression on public land.

Fo u r t e e n c ro s s e s h a v e b e e n erected by the Utah Highway Patrol Troopers Association, using private funds. Each 12-foot-high cross contains a biography of the trooper who died and the state patrol’s logo.

An atheist group sued over the crosses in 2005 and a federal appeals court ruled in the group’s favor, concluding the crosses were an unconstitutional government endorsement of religion. Utah then appealed.

Bible’s New Testament translated into tribal language FA I R B A N K S , A l a s k a ( A P ) — An Alaskan couple has translated the New Testament into Gwich’in.

Meggie and Pierre DeMers read a passage from a copy of their translation of the New Te s t a m e n t d u r i n g S u n d a y morning services at the St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Fairbanks.

Parishioners responded with a standing ovation.

The Fairbanks Daily NewsMiner says the DeMers, who are missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators, have worked for 31 years to complete the Gwich’in translation of the New Testament.

The Gwich’in people are the only Athabascan tribe to have t h e N e w Te s t a m e n t i n t h e i r language.

Oregon Senate votes to remove spiritual defense for murder SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon lawmakers have approved a bill that would remove faith healing as a legal defense in murder or manslaughter cases.

The legislation was drafted largely in response to the deaths of children among members of the Followers of Christ Church in Oregon City, who rely on spiritual treatments instead of medical care. A couple that belongs to the

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Family Focus Get ready to get wet Raging Rivers now open for the season

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on’t let recent news coverage of flooding along the Mississippi keep you away. The folks at Raging Rivers WaterPark want you to know that it is business as usual. So, bring on summer!

Now in its 22nd season, Raging Rivers offers affordable entertainment that kids of all ages can appreciate. The scorching price of gas this spring has many area residents scrambling to find ways to stretch their summer vacation dollars as they strive to both beat the heat and entertain their families. Raging Rivers WaterPark is an easy drive up the Great River Road to Grafton, where you and your family can enjoy a day-long excursion without emptying your wallet.

The 28-acre water park provides an affordable option for families looking to stay cool and add some excitement to their summer.

Thrill seekers will enjoy the Runaway Rafts, a 600-foot long adventure through swift water and wild rapids to three pools: the Shark Slide flume, which floats riders down a 45-foot tunnel flume into a catch pool; the 500-foot dual Cascade Body Flumes that twist and turn down the natural hills and contours of the park; and the one-of-akind Swirlpool. This two-bowl attraction takes riders down a tunnel flume, then swiftly into a giant vortex and ends by dropping the guest into a deep pool of water, incorporating three rides into one.

For guests looking for a more relaxing experience, the park also features a 700-foot-long Endless River of cool, clear water that lets riders float along at a tranquil 2.5 mile per hour pace in a continuous loop; the 18,000-square-foot Breaker

Beach Wavepool, which allows swimmers to relax when the waves are “off” and “ride the tide” when the 4-foot waves start to roll, and the “just for kids” Itty Bitty Surf City that features a pint-sized waterslide, splash pool, rain tree and tunnel area. Tree House Harbor is another great interactive play area, featuring a crawl tunnel, overhead rope pulls, tunnel slides and the ever-popular bucket that randomly spills 1,000 gallons of water.

According to Larry Smith, president and general manager

of Raging Rivers WaterPark: “Raging Rivers is the perfect summer getaway for families on a budget, and it offers something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a day of adventure or prefer to relax and soak up the sun, Raging Rivers is a great alternative to the expensive summer vacation.”

A full day of fun and food is available for less than $100 for a family of four, and those looking to extend their stay will find great lodging deals near Raging Rivers, with hotels offering

excellent weekend getaway packages. Ruebel Hotel & Saloon in Grafton offers a weekend getaway deal that provides a family of four a day of fun in the sun at the waterpark, a one-night stay and continental breakfast at the hotel, all for less than $175. Special lodging rates are also available with Holiday Inn Alton, Super 8 Jerseyville, and Pere Marquette Grafton. Raging Rivers is also once again offering active military personnel and their families a discount off the already low admission prices.

An active military identification card will give each member of the serviceperson’s immediate family the chance to spend a full day at the park for only $11 plus tax per person throughout the 2011 season.

Raging Rivers is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. now through June 10. Beginning Saturday June 11, the park will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday, August 7.

The park will return to its 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. schedule from August 8 through August 21. The park reopens for one last blast of summer from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on August 27 and 28 and September 3, 4, and 5.

Admission is $16.95 for children under 48-inches tall and senior citizens ages 60 and older, $19.95 for adults over 48 inches tall and free for children under 2. Guests arriving after 3 p.m. will save $5 on the price of each ticket.

Individual season passes are available for $75 each, and family

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passes are $70 each when buying three or more. Season passes include free parking, one free ticket for a friend and a 10-percent discount on all concession and gift shop purchases.

For more information regarding operating hours, attractions, specials, directions and more, call Raging Rivers at (618) 786-2345 or log on to www.ragingrivers.com.

The water park is located at 100 Palisades Parkway off the Great River Road in Grafton. Raging Rivers WaterPark offers group and party packages that include special reserved group areas, onsite catering, food service and special group rates.

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A View from the Park Photo contest puts the Arch in focus

By SARA HALL For The Edge The National Park Service is inviting shutterbugs of all ages to come down to the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (JNEM) and capture unique snapshots for its “View from the Park” photo contest.

The contest runs from May 15 to July 31. Participants can submit up to two photos to www.nps.gov/ jeff in each of the three categories: nature, landscape and architecture.

All photographs must be taken by the entrant and within the boundary of JNEM. Photographers can enter the “View from the Park” photo contest in either the youth group (ages 15 and under) or general group.

Entries will be judged on technical and pictorial merit by a panel of three field experts: Kathy O’Donnell, photographer and Midwest Regional Coordinator for the Photographic Society of America; Richard Glass, professional photographer and president of the St. Louis Camera Club; and Larry Bixby, photography enthusiast and National Park Service audio/visual specialist.

Winning photographs will be displayed at the Gateway Arch from Aug. 15 to Sept. 15.

The first place winner for the youth group will receive a Kodak EasyShare digital camera, a large canvas print of winning image and four “Journey to the Top” Gateway Arch tickets. The second place winner will receive a $50 gift certificate for photo processing or equipment. Third place winner will receive a Gateway Arch poster and The

Building of the Arch, a photo book.

The first place winner for the general group will receive a Kodak EasyShare digital photo frame, a large canvas print of winning image and four “Journey to the Top” Gateway Arch tickets. The second place winner will receive a $75 gift certificate for photo processing or equipment. Third place winner will receive a The Gateway Arch: An Architectural Dream, a documentary, coffee-table book.

During the contest period, the National Park Service will also host seven photography workshops. The photography workshops will be offered on June 4 from 2 to 4 p.m., June 12 from 2 to 4 p.m., June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m., July 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. and July 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Gateway Arch Special Exhibits Gallery.

June 4’s workshop will be “Create a Photo Memory”, in which participants will explore JNEM while learning about the simple technical and creative approaches to digital photography.

During the hands-on demonstration of photo techniques, participants will take a field trip through the Gateway Arch, the Old Courthouse and JNEM grounds.

The workshop on June 12 will be “The Beauty of Photography”, in which participants will experience a hands-on demonstration of wide angle photography and the GigaPan system, which allows users to capture multiple images and stitch them together to create wideangle panorama images.

On June 18, the workshop will be “Nature Photography”. Here, participants can improve their “eye” for perceiving good nature subjects

and your skill for creating beautiful pictures that will attract others to the natural world by learning the technique and equipment used in nature photography.

“MACRO: Getting Up Close” will be offered on July 9. Participants can learn more about close-up photography, otherwise known as “macro” photography, with handson demonstrations of how to shoot macro pictures.

The final workshop will be “Digital Photography: Composition and Resources” on July 23. Kathy O’Donnell, photographer and Midwest Regional Coordinator for the Photographic Society of America, will teach participants basic composition and photo techniques that will improve all family, vacation, and favorite photographs.

The free workshops are open to the public, but are limited to 30 participants, so registration is required. Those interested can call 877-982-1410 to make reservations.

The View from the Park photo contest and workshops are made possible by the Jefferson National Parks Association, with additional support provided by Photogenic, Inc., Schiller Camera Company,

Walmart and Metro. Photo uploading and hosting is sponsored by the St. Louis Camera Club.

JNEM and the Gateway Arch are part of the Core of Discovery, which is a multi-faceted, downtown destination to attract local families and increase visibility of the many attractions and activities in downtown St. Louis.

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews “Thor”

The Norse gods are off to a decent, though not divine, start in this latest movie in Marvel Comics’ big-screen expansion of its superhero pantheon. Australian actor Chris Hemsworth plays the god of thunder, cast out by his father (Anthony Hopkins) and forced to learn some humility down on Earth. Director Kenneth Branagh draws on his Shakespearean roots to fill the tale with loads of palatial pride, envy, rivalry and resentment that drive the action. The human part of the equation often is where the film comes up short, as in the puny humans of whom Thor supposedly becomes so fond. Fresh off her Academy Award win for “Black Swan,” Natalie Portman as Thor’s mortal love interest is a surprisingly insubstantial presence.

Thor is the god who fell to Earth, but why he wants to stay among these little Earthlings never feels genuine, given the far cooler place he calls home. The action is a bit muddled and the story sometimes is unfocused, but Hemsworth has true star power, a regal presence that helps keep the disparate elements stitched together. With Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgard, Kat Dennings and Clark Gregg.

RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence.

RUNNING TIME: 113 minutes.

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

“Bridesmaids"

This takes the typically cliched wedding movie genre and completely upends it and reinvents it into something surprisingly daring and alive. But it also takes the Judd Apatow-style buddy comedy, with its mixture of raunchiness, neurosis and sentimentality, and tailors it to female experiences and sensibilities. That the film achieves both of these ambitious goals simultaneously while remaining (mostly) hilarious is a testament to the power of Kristen Wiig as co-writer and star, and to the awesomely eclectic ensemble cast of strong comedians who surround her. Like the comedies Apatow has directed — and here he serves as a producer — “Bridesmaids” drags on longer than it should. It also features a ridiculous gross-out scene that was unnecessary: “Bridesmaids” is too smart, too clever and too inspired to fall back on formula. The presence of Wiig, front and center, ensures that. She stars as Annie, a Milwaukee woman who’s recently lost her bakery and her boyfriend.

The one bright spot in her life is her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph), who’s just announced that she’s getting married and wants Annie to be her maid of honor. But Annie ends up competing with Lillian’s new BFF, the perfect and passive-aggressive Helen (Rose Byrne). Meanwhile, Melissa McCarthy steals the whole film as Lillian’s wildly inappropriate future sister-in-law.

RATED: R for some strong sexuality and language throughout.

RUNNING TIME: 125 minutes.

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

“The First Grader”

Based on the true story of a Kenyan man who goes to school for the first time at age 84, this drama hits all the feel-good notes you expect it to hit. Adversity is overcome and forgiveness is granted, lessons are learned and hearts are warmed. But strong performances and a stripped-down visual aesthetic help mitigate some of the movie’s potential mawkishness. Director Justin Chadwick’s film, based on a script by Ann Peacock, follows the unlikely challenge Kimani N’gan’ga Maruge (Oliver Litondo) chooses for himself toward the end of his life. When he hears on the radio that the Kenyan government is offering free primary education, he walks to the tiny, rural schoolhouse near his remote village home to enroll.

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He’s initially turned away but, quietly undaunted, returns and insists he needs to learn how to read. Jane Obinchu (Naomie Harris), the head teacher, reluctantly agrees to take a chance on Maruge and finds space for him in her already crowded classroom. Jane and Maruge eventually form an easygoing friendship, with Maruge serving as a kind but reserved mentor to the children he towers over, all of which is sort of adorable.

PG-13 for some disturbing violent content and brief nudity.

RUNNING TIME: 103 minutes.

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

“Midnight in Paris”

Woody Allen has found the right time and the right place with this, his lightest, funniest and most-satisfying movie in a long time.

Shooting a full film in France for the first time, writer-director Allen has crafted a pastry-light romantic fantasy with virtually no dramatic pretensions, unlike the comic dramas and even outright tragedy that has dominated his work for the last eight years or so.

Allen presents a wide-eyed-with-wonder view of the City of Light that nicely complements his story of an American writer (Owen Wilson) who pines for the 1920s Paris of Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Gertrude Stein. All things seem possible here, so when the impossible starts to happen, it’s easy to slip into the clever conceit Allen uses to test his protagonist’s devotion to a nostalgic dream of days past.

“Midnight in Paris” bears similarities to 1985’s “The Purple Rose of Cairo” and 1990’s “Alice,” in which Allen used magical elements similar to those he employs here. The new movie has little of the heft or pathos of those earlier ones, and it’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Rachel McAdams co-stars as Wilson’s fiancie, with Marion Cotillard, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody and a scene-stealing Alison Pill among the strong, well-cast supporting players.

RATED: PG-13 for some sexual references and smoking.

RUNNING TIME: 94 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides"

The fourth film in the ridiculously successful Disney franchise is the shortest in the series, but it still feels overlong and overstuffed: needlessly convoluted yet, at the same time, phoned-in. And the fact that this one’s in 3-D does nothing to liven up the action. Those threedimensional digital effects mainly consist of various swords and snakes and such being flung at our faces. Boo! Did you jump? That’s not to say this summer behemoth doesn’t have its thrilling moments.

Rob Marshall (”Chicago,” “Nine”) takes over for Gore Verbinski, who directed the first three “Pirates” movies, and his knack for choreography comes shining through in individual set pieces. It’s everything in between that makes this such a repetitive bore. Johnny Depp’s performance as the randy Capt. Jack Sparrow, which seemed like such a free, goofy, inspired bit of work when the first film came out back in 2003, now feels so dialed-down and obvious, it’s as if he could do it in his sleep. As for the plot — not that it matters, really — this time it follows a search for the fabled Fountain of Youth.

Penelope Cruz, Geoffrey Rush and Ian McShane co-star.

RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of action/adventure violence, some frightening images, sensuality and innuendo.

RUNNING TIME: 136 minutes.

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

Movies "The First Grader" just feels good

By CHRISTY LEMIRE Associated Press “The First Grader,” based on the true story of a Kenyan man who goes to school for the first time at age 84, hits all the feel-good notes you expect it to hit.

Adversity is overcome and forgiveness is granted, lessons are learned and hearts are warmed.

But strong performances and a stripped-down visual aesthetic help mitigate some of the movie’s potential mawkishness.

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He’s initially turned away but, quietly undaunted, returns and insists he needs to learn how to read. Jane Obinchu (Naomie Harris), the head teacher, reluctantly agrees to take a chance on Maruge and finds room for him in her already crowded classroom. Jane and Maruge eventually form an easygoing friendship, with Maruge serving as a kind but reserved mentor to the children he towers over, all of which is sort of adorable. (The kids who occupy the classes actually attend school at the locations where the film was shot.)

But Jane’s decision and her steadfast loyalty to her elderly pupil are so unpopular with parents and community members, they place her own future in danger — both professionally and with her husband (Tony Kgoroge), an up-andcoming government official.

Harris, who’s had a strong presence in films including “28 Days Later,” is feisty and determined in all the requisite ways, but she dials down the delivery of many of her lines that could potentially be clunky and cloying. And Litondo, a former news reader appearing here in his first lead role, gives a consistently dignified,

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In this publicity image released by National Geographic Entertainment, Oliver Litondo is shown in a scene from “The First Grader.” restrained performance. Chadwick depicts the decades-old experiences that shaped Maruge, who fought with the Mau Mau rebels in an uprising against the British, in intimate and harrowing flashbacks that help round out the character.

“The First Grader” tends to oversimplify

good and bad, clearly delineates the decent souls from the villains, without a whole lot of gray area or room for interpretation.

That Maruge becomes an international media sensation seemingly overnight feels a bit far-fetched. But the simple fact that this is such an inspirational story makes it

worth checking out.

••• “The First Grader,” a National Geographic Entertainment release, is rated PG-13 for some disturbing violent content and brief nudity. Running time: 103 minutes. Two and a half stars out of four.

Some documentaries ARE worth seeing

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge I remember way back in 2004 when I first heard of Morgan Spurlock. His documentary, "Super Size Me," was tearing it up at the box office and was a critical darling – both unusual concepts for a nonfiction film. The first thing I did after leaving the theatre from seeing this reckless account of eating nothing but McDonald’s menu items for thirty days was to hit up a Jack N the Box for some greasy tacos. Not the best example of a lesson learned, I know. Spurlock is back with a new film this week concerning the use of product placement and he’s done an exciting thing here. The title perfectly encapsulates the picture which was funded by selling ad space to partners. Hence, "Pom Wonderful Presents The Greatest Movie Ever Sold."

This film’s budget was ostensibly $1.5 million. Spurlock’s mission, regarding the far-reaching and oversaturation of product placement, was to prove that he could fund the entire thing by selling different aspects of the movie to corporations as a unique way to engage audiences about their products and services.

Each partner became an official sponsor of The Greatest Movie Ever Sold. I was familiar with many of the names of his fifteen eventual suckers, er, partners.

Names like Ban deodorant, Mini-Cooper, and JetBlu would be familiar to most Americans.

There are a few others that gave me pause. Sheetz is apparently a gas station/restaurant chain in New England. Mane & Tail (not a sponsor, but a featured product in the pictures) is a shampoo suitable for both humans and horses. Volkswagen was very must disinterested in participating with this project. Morgan reads a rejection letter to the camera during one hilarious scene that demonstrates how failure can ultimately lead to success. So, then, what the heck is POM Wonderful? A pomegranate juice drink I’d never heard of before or since. I don’t know if it’s available in all markets, but the Dierbergs in Edwardsville doesn’t carry it.

Neither does the Lilac Avenue QuikTrip off of I-270. Now I really want to try it.

To help establish a rationale for product placement, simply beyond revenue generation, leads Spurlock in some interesting directions.

He visits with intellectuals like Ralph Nader (who was delighted to get a free pair of shoes out of the deal) and Noam Chomsky. He interviews some of the top film directors working today like J.J. Abrams and Peter Berg (who had some telling remarks about NBC).

Perhaps the most surprising scene, though, involves a trip to Sao Paulo in Brazil where advertising in public places has been outlawed.

The absence of the constant push of products has helped transform the city from an eyesore to something a little more wholesome than it

was before. That’s extremely cool.

There are scores of agencies and experts, if the material presented here is to be believed, that thrive on nothing but the brokerage of getting advertisements into as many facets of our lives as possible. Clothing, billboards, TV, movies, the Internet, food service vessels, and mobile devices are just the beginning. A co-worker recently reminded me how prominent Pepsi cans were in Sylvester Stallone’s movie Cobra.

This documentary blows the lid of the concept. Just witness Spurlock on the late night talk show circuit:

he’s been appearing in a suit and tie, but the jacket is more like something you’d see a NASCAR driver wearing, covered with sponsorship patches. The guy’s earnest and hilarious and knows how to make a simple idea pop. This makes his documentaries must-see in my opinion.

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Show me the wineries Finding just the right getaway in the Ozarks

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

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hether you’re a serious wine aficionado or just appreciate a nice glass of merlot now and then, these four wineries nestled in the mountains around the Lake of the Ozarks are sure to provide a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all.

The breathtaking scenery of the Ozarks provides the perfect backdrop for a decadent “getaway-from-it-all” weekend or a brief day trip to sample some of Missouri’s best homegrown wines. Each winery has its own unique history and appeal, which compliments the variety of wines on offer. Everything from luxurious overnight accommodation and gourmet dining, to enjoying the great outdoors with hunting and fishing packages and relaxing in the warm, family atmosphere, visitors won’t be disappointed.

Seven Springs Winery A winding road leads to Seven Springs Winery, sitting on 160 beautiful acres near Linn Creek in the Ozark foothills. Seven Springs’ scenic setting is an added treat for visitors to taste the top-notch wines and sample the fine cuisine. Visitors are also treated to the gorgeous view of the Missouri foothills that change from a vibrant green in the spring and summer to the rich reds and golds of autumn.

The view may be stunning, but according to Nancy Kellstrom, the winery’s events coordinator, the wine is the reason for the visit. Seven Springs has 11 varieties on offer for visitors to sample. Some of the most popular wines include Seven’s Red Heaven (a sweet red), Muscato Sparkline, Norton (a full-bodied red), Chardonel and Vignoles. Fine wine complements tasty food and Seven Springs keeps that in mind. The bistro menu includes suggested wine pairings, delicious appetizers, unique light fare (Lump Crab and Brie Quesadillas or Seared Ahi Tuna Firecracker Lollipops), panini sandwiches, soups, salads and wraps. Depending on the weather, diners may dine indoors or out. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, diners are treated to the sounds of Sax on the Beach, a multi-talented musical duo.

The winery is open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and is open Friday

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Seven Springs Winery

A view of Seven Springs Winery near Linn Creek. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information about Seven Springs Winery, call 573-317-0100 or visit www. sevenspringswinery.com.

Casa de Loco Casa de Loco has one of the most interesting histories in the area. The property, a National Historic Landmark, began as a posh fishing resort under the ownership of industrialist Hugo Urbauer in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Urbauer ’s rumored guests included movie stars Clark Gable and Jean Harlow and President Harry S. Truman.

The site’s colorful history continued when the grounds were turned into the Mozark Health Care Facility, a home for mentally ill patients.

The estate, located on a bluff near Camdenton, features a beautiful 300-person Grand Hall, a large stone terrace and an overlook of the Niangua River.

An outdoor brick pizza over adds a mini-pizzera feel. Visitors looking to spend a bit more time at the winery have the option of spending the night, or a few days, at the site’s luxurious lodging facility.

“Casa de Loco was born out of a love of wine and a love of people,” stated Owner Larry Owens. “This winery has all

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of the above - nature gave us a great spot and history gave us a great story. We only came along and provided the rest.”

Casa de Loco Winery is open daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 573-317-9695 or visit www.casadelocowinery. com.

Grey Bear Vineyard and Winery The first thing that greets guests to the Grey Bear Vineyard and Winery in Stover is the uncommon deltec design of the winery and the bold, backwoods feel of the surrounding area. The deltec (a building designed with round open spaces) design of the winery is a distinct feature, but isn’t its only fun attribute. Grey Bear ’s rugged Southwest theme pulls the visitor into a cozy space in which to enjoy all 15 of the vineyard’s wines. Among the most popular are Chicks & Tiggers (a soft, sweet blush), Pride of the Osage (a chocolate cherry cabernet), Trail of Tears (a semi-sweet Norton) and Bear Claw (a dry, chocolate cabernet).

Visitors can dine at the Black Canyon Ale House Brewery & Restaurant, located over the winery, which provides great food and microbrews complete with a 360-degree view of the picturesque vineyard. There

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is also a 150-acre ranch area available for hunting and fishing rentals, which comes complete with two rustic cabins for rent and roughly 120 acres of woodland.

The area has turkey tracks and whitetail antler sheds galore, so it’s an ideal spot for a hunter ’s weekend getaway.

The winery is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, visits to Grey Bear are scheduled by appointment only. For more information, visit www. greybearvineyards.com or call 573-377-4269.

Eichenberg Winery Famiy and the old German traditions are an important part of the Eichenberg Winery’s legacy.

Winery owner Roger Luetjen’s fond memories of spending summers at his grandparents’ vineyard let him to build the Eichenberg Winery in Cole Camp when he became a grandfather.

During the early 1900s, Eichenberg Winery was the site of a blacksmith shop. A Luetjen family portrait is a warm welcome for patrons to the wine-tasting bar.

“This winery has a home-town feeling to it,” stated Luetjen.

“It’s easy-going, laid-back and

a lot of fun to stop in and visit.

The atmosphere and the people are very welcoming. It’s very German and family-oriented here at Eichenberg and that shows in everything we do.”

The German family heritage shines through in three acres of German-style grapes, the basis of Eichenberg’s wine selection. The selection includes nine wines, including Norton (a full-bodied red), Weiswein (a medium-bodied white), Seyval (a light, semi-sweet white), Rosawein (a sweet blush) and Liebersaft (a light, sweet white).

The Eichenberg Winery is open Friday from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www. eichenbergwinery.com or call 660668-3511.

Many Lake-area hotels and resorts have “Sip and Stay” winery packages available, allowing visitors to combine great wine with an equally wonderful lodging experience.

For more about wine tastings, lodging, dining, shopping, events and attractions throughout the Lake area, contact the Lake of the Ozarks Convention & Visitor Bureau at 800-FUN-LAKE (386-5253) or visit www.funlake.com.

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Spring Mill State Park Indiana's hidden treasure

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

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ast year my husband and I decided to do something extraspecial to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary.

We got online and started looking for somewhere to go.

We got our answer with Spring Mill Inn, located at Spring Mill State Park in southern Indiana. As it is roughly a fourand-a-half hour drive from the metro-east, this seemed like the perfect place for a weekend escape.

I had first visited this lovely little gem of a place years ago during a brief stay with my parents while on vacation. During that visit, we had never even heard of Spring Mill Inn and State Park. We stumbled upon it completely by accident when my dad was forced to find somewhere to pull over for the night as a result of thunderstorms pounding the area. My first memory of Spring Mill is of driving along the wooded entrance into the park at twilight; the pounding wind and rain muffled by the seemingly endless forest of trees stretching out before us into the darkness. As my parents and I finally arrived at the inn, our spirits lifted immediately upon seeing the gorgeous three-story limestone building before us. We ran for cover from the car and stepped into the inn’s main lounge. We curled up in the lodge’s comfy stuffed chairs and warmed ourselves by the fireplace.

Being only 14 at the time, I was particularly delighted to find my favorite show playing on the lounge TV. It was almost as if fate had led us to this place.

The next day the rain was still hanging around, but thanks to the wide array of interesting places to see, we didn’t mind. I happily swam in the Inn’s indoor pool, which is actually a combination indoor/outdoor pool separated by a large glass partition that keeps

the rain out but allows you to swim underneath should you fancy going into the outdoor section. The inn also has a wonderful old-fashioned game room complete with ping pong tables, air hockey, old school video game machines, puzzles, books and board games. No TV down here. For once, our family actually sat down and enjoyed spending time together without the need for TV. More than 15 years later, I returned with my husband and was delighted to find the place hadn’t changed. The drive into the park was still surrounded by a forest, which immediately transports you from the familiar fields and highways of the Midwest into a lush woodland. One section, Donaldson’s Woods Nature Preserve, is 67 acres of old growth woods in the heart of Spring Mill State Park and is one of the oldest and most impressive stands of virgin forest in the state.

Nature enthusiasts will delight in the variety of plant and animal species in the area including many ancient hardwood trees spanning up to 6-feet in diameter.

Luckily, this time the day we arrived was bright and sunny with no threat of rain in sight.

My husband and I parked in the convenient multi-level parking garage near the inn’s entrance and entered the main lounge.

As before, the room was filled with inviting leather chairs and handmade rocking chairs (available for purchase). However, modern conveniences like free wireless Internet, ATM, complimentary tea and coffee station and gift shop don’t distract from the inn’s rustic charm.

Construction on the inn began in 1937 by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCCs), who brought in native Indiana limestone from quarries in nearby Stonington.

According to the inn’s history, the CCCs were under the supervision of the Indiana Conservation Department Engineers Henry H. Morgan and Henry Prange. Two years later the inn opened for

business and has been attracting visitors to its beautiful and relaxing surroundings ever since.

After a brief check-in with the friendly receptionist, we headed upstairs to drop off our luggage.

We opted for the Double/Double Room, which includes two double/ standard size beds accented with quilts on the beds, rocking chair, table and chairs and a bathroom.

The cost was $94 per night.

However, rates are subject to change depending on the season and day of the week. Spring Mill’s handy website allows you to check prices for various dates and package deals.

Once we dropped the bags, we were all ready to get outside and explore the area.

Venturing outside the Inn, there is an abundance of things to see and do within the state park’s grounds.

First up on our list of must-see places was the Pioneer Village. This painstakingly recreated village takes visitors back in time to the early 1860s. We strolled through the village made up of more than 20 log cabin structures, many of which were either rebuilt on the site of a previous building or original cabins relocated from around the state. Knowledgeable interpreters dressed in period clothing happily chat to visitors as they go about their “daily chores”. These may include rope-making, candledipping, blacksmithing, gardening and weaving. The real jewel in the crown though is the grist mill. This limestone mill is one of the site’s few remaining original structures.

It was built in 1817 and visitors can still watch it grinding corn to this day. The power source for the mill comes from water flowing out of nearby Hamer Cave. The sight of the spring flowing down the hill and into the center of the village in the bright July sunshine was thoroughly enchanting. Colorful butterflies flitted about us as we happily made our way from one cabin to the next.

One of our main reasons for choosing Spring Mill, besides the fact it was within a day’s drive, was the abundance of hiking trails.

Walking is one of our passions, and after nearly five hours in the car, we were both eager to get outside and stretch our legs. Seven different hiking trails ranging from easy to rugged crisscross the park so visitors of all abilities are sure to find something to suit. We chose one of the easy ones for our first day to ease us into things. The next morning, we headed off early on one of the rugged trails. Obviously, I use the term “rugged” loosely.

This is the Midwest, not Colorado after all. Some spots can get quite steep in areas, but overall a sturdy pair of walking shoes, sunscreen and a bottle of water is all that is required. Additionally, there is a newly designated 2-mile mountain bike trail. You can either bring your own bike or rent one from the park for a fee. If you plan to be out for the whole day, pack a lunch in your rucksack and pick from one of the park’s many picnic areas to stop and enjoy a rest from you day’s hiking explorations.

Other park attractions include the Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom Memorial, which honors America’s second man in space and Mitchell, Ind., native.

The newly renovated memorial is open daily to all park visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features the Gemini III space capsule, Grissom’s space suit and a short video in the memorial’s mini-theater. Admission is free. There are also several caves located in the area to explore thanks to the park’s abundance of underground streams, sinkholes and caves. Visitors to the Twin Caves are treated to a 20-minute guided boat tour into a murky cavern that provides you with an opportunity to get up close and personal with blind crayfish, bats

and the endangered Northern blind cave fish that call the caves home. The Twin Caves are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (May - October). The cost is $3 per adult and $1 for children under 11.

Children under 3 are not permitted on this boat tour. Advance registration is not required and tours leave every 30 minutes.

During heavy rain periods, the caves may be too flooded to offer tours.

Unfortunately, Donaldson Cave was closed during our visit due to the spread of White-Nose Syndrome, which is a fatal fungal condition that has killed millions of bats in the United States across several states. Our Twin Caves guide explained to us that one theory is that the fungus could be introduced into caves by human contact. As a result, many caves throughout the state of Indiana are closed to visitors.

Nevertheless, there were still plenty more things for us to do. We drove over to the park’s campground to check out the facilities, which include water and electric hook up on most sites.

Fishing is available at Spring Mill Lake and there’s also an Olympicsize outdoor swimming pool with bathhouse and wading pool. Unlike the inn’s pool, this one is open to the public during the summer months for a small fee. Finally, small children and adults alike will enjoy a trip to the park’s Nature Center. This year-round facility has a full-time naturalist who conducts different nature tours for park visitors. Check out the local wildlife, play games or explore the center’s exhibits.

In all, Spring Mill Inn and State Park is a truly wonderful place to visit. Whether you’re planning your next family vacation with the kids, a romantic couple’s only break or a hiking retreat, Spring Mill has it all. My husband and I are already planning our next trip, only this time we’ll be bringing our daughter along. Hopefully, she’ll come away with just as many fun memories as I did when I first visited with my own parents all those years ago.

For more information about Spring Mill Inn and State Park, visit www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/inns/ springmill/.

Above, the author's husband, Peter, at the Spring Mill Inn. At left, the historic mill.

Photos by Krista Wilkinson-Midgley.

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Travel Travel briefs Civil Rights museum BLM sites in opens in Great Wyoming added to Barrington historic register GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass.

(AP) — A museum focusing on early civil rights history in Western Massachusetts has opened.

The W.E.B. Du Bois Center in Great Barrington recently unveiled the Museum of Civil Rights Pioneers and will feature items related to the African-American experience in Berkshire County and the rest of the state.

The museum will display rare books and documents connected with civil rights icons like Frederick Douglass, performer Paul Robeson, writer Langston Hughes, and Great Barrington-born civil rights pioneer Du Bois. Highlights include Robeson’s contract to play Othello on Broadway and a Bible owned by Hughes.

Randy Weinstein, who runs the center and opened the museum, says he wanted to launch the museum on the 150th anniversary of the start of the U.S. Civil War. Details on visiting the museum are at http://www.duboiscentergb. org/. Admission is $5 and the facility is scheduled to be open weekends 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Big exhibit of Grandma Moses in Vermont BENNINGTON, Vt. (AP) — A Vermont museum that boasts the largest public collection of Grandma Moses paintings is putting on a major display to show off some of them.

“Grandma Moses and the ‘Primitive’ Tradition,” at the Bennington Museum in Bennington, will run from June 11 through Oct. 30 in a temporary exhibition that’s in addition to a permanent Grandma Moses exhibit at the museum. It contains 50 works by Moses and others who painted in that style.

Moses, whose real name was Anna Mary Robertson Moses, won worldwide fame in the 1940s with her paintings of rural American farm life.

The exhibit commemorates the 150th anniversary of her birth in 1860. .

Boston breaks ground on new Tea Party museum BOSTON (AP) — Boston is breaking ground on a new museum marking one of the most famous events in American history.

Mayor Thomas Menino and Gov. Deval Patrick are scheduled at attend a groundbreaking Tuesday for a Boston Tea Party museum.

An earlier museum at the site in Fort Point Channel burned in 2001 after being struck by lightning.

Griffin’s Wharf, the original site of the December 1773 tea party when colonists dumped tea into the harbor to protest British taxes, was nearby.

The mayor ’s office says the city and state have approved a $3 million grants for the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum and the state convention center authority has pledged $18 million.

The museum will feature replicas of the three British ships involved in the tea party.

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ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (AP) — Two cultural sites on U.S. Bureau of Land Management land in western Wyoming are being listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

One is an archaeological site north of Rock Springs. The site contains prehistoric projectile points dating to 9,000 years ago. The Finley site also contains the only evidence of Paleoindian bison hunting in southwest Wyoming.

The other is the old JO Ranch, a sheep operation active from 1885 to the 1990s. The BLM acquired the ranch in 2004 through a land exchange. The site still has a complex of original buildings including ranch and bunk houses, barns and corrals.

Properties on the register are eligible for funding for preservation work.

Shrek and others to appear at Gaylord resorts N A S H V I L L E , Te n n .

(AP) — Gaylord Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation are teaming up to provide live appearances of movie characters at the Nashville company’s four resorts.

The characters will include DreamWorks’ “Shrek,” “Kung Fu Panda” and “Madagascar” along with future films and characters from the studio.

Gaylord officials said Wednesday

there will be character breakfasts, Christmas events, private birthday parties and other activities.

Gaylord has resorts in Nashville; Kissimmee, Fla.; near Dallas; and National Harbor, Md. DreamWorks Animation creates animated feature films, television specials and other projects.

Work starts on Hudson River castle island in N.Y. POLLEPEL ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Stabilization work has begun on a Hudson River island dominated by the imperiled ruins of a highwalled castle.

The turreted and crumbling walls of Bannerman’s Castle are well known to rail commuters who zip by the island off the river’s eastern shore, some 50 miles north of Manhattan. The castle is actually an old warehouse for military surplus items built early in the 20th century by Francis Bannerman VI, a Manhattan merchant who also built a weekend home on the island.

The Bannerman Castle Trust, Inc. said work began this month on a $286,000 project to shore up that weekend residence. The house on a high spot of land will get a new roof, flooring and a new staircase to the second floor.

More ambitious and more expensive work to stabilize the castle walls can hopefully begin this year or next, after the residence is completed in eight to 10 weeks, said Neil Caplan, who runs the trust.

“It’s very important to save what’s there,” he said.

Caplan said the residence could be turned into an interpretive center.

Bannerman Castle Trust formed in 1993 to turn the scenic ruin into an attraction complete with island tours in warmer months. Though the island is part of nearby Hudson Highlands State Park, the trust is responsible for raising money for its rehabilitation. The task was made more urgent in recent years after big chunks of the castle tumbled down.

Caplan said the work is proceeding as quickly as possible, but he added that it has been difficult to raise money in a slow economy.

“It’s such a huge project, you have to do it in sections,” he said.

Bannerman family members continued to frequent the island for decades after Francis Bannerman died in 1918. The island was sold to New York state in 1967, two years before a fire gutted the castle.

Civil War exhibit opens in Delaware WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — A new exhibit at a Delaware museum explores the role of the du Pont family in the Civil War. The exhibit at the Hagley Museum in Wilmington, “An Oath of Allegiance to the Republic: The du Ponts and the Civil War,” runs

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Say "cheese"

Menu ideas sure to make your family smile

By SARA HALL For The Edge

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heesy chicken, potatoes and rich cannoli for dessert? It won’t be hard to get your family behind this meal.

Luckily, it completes the American Dairy Association and Dietary Guideline’s for Americans (DGA’s) recommendation of three daily servings of low-fat or fat-free mlik, cheese or yogurt. More than half of children ages 2 to 8 and three-quarters of children ages 9 to 19 do not get the recommended daily servings of milk or milk products, so follow this recipe plan to ensure your family meets their milk-product nutrient quota for the day.

1) Main Course Two-Cheese Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Servings: 4 servings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 tsp minced garlic 1 6 oz. bagbaby spinach 1 cup part-skim, shredded Mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 4 boneless, skinless medium chicken breast halves (approx. 1.5 lbs) 2 tsp Italian seasoning blend 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

Directions Heat oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet. Add onion and cook, stirring until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and garlic. Add spinach, cover and cook for about 3 minutes until spinach is soft. Remove from heat. Let mixture cool slightly; stir in Mozzarella and Parmesan.

Heat oven to 375. Beginning in the center of the thicker end of the breast, insert a small knife horizontally, stopping about 1 inch from opposite end. Open incision to create a 1-inch-wide pocket and pack 1/4 of the filling mixture into each breast.

Season chicken with Italian seasoning blend and place in 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Pour broth over chicken. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 40 minutes; keep warm until served.

2) Side item Three Cheese, Bacon and Sage Mashed Potatoes

Servings: 8 Ingredients 2-1/2 pounds (6-7 medium-sized potatoes) Yukon Gold baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2 inch chunks 3 tablespoons softened butter 2-1/2 10 ounces ( cups) mixed shredded cheese, such as smoked Gouda, Cheddar and Swiss 1/2 cup warm milk 4 slices bacon, cooked until crisp, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage or 2 teaspoons dried sage Salt and pepper to taste Additional shredded cheese for sprinkling on top, optional Directions Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling water until very tender, about 18 minutes. Drain in colander. Return potatoes to pot and mash with potato masher. Stir in butter and cheese until combined.

Add milk to make a creamy consistency. Stir in bacon and sage.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with additional cheese, if desired.

3) Dessert Cannoli Filled with Pistachio Ricotta Servings: 8 large or 12 mini Cannoli Ingredients 1/4 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries, chopped 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur 8 ounces ricotta, well-drained (1 cup) 1/4 cup sugar 2 ounces (1/4 cup) mascarpone, cold 1/4 cup toasted pistachio nuts, chopped 8 large or 12 mini cannoli shells, homemade (recipe follows) or store-bought 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, for garnish Directions Soak the dried cranberries in the amaretto in a small bowl for 30 minutes.

Combine the ricotta and sugar in a small bowl and whip until smooth. Add the mascarpone and stir to incorporate. Be careful not to overmix, or the mascarpone might separate. Fold in the pistachios and dried cranberries with their soaking liquid.

Transfer to a pastry bag fitted with a plain tip and pipe the mixture into the cannoli shells. If you don’t have a pastry bag, put the filling into a plastic bag, snip off one corner and squeeze the filling out into the pastry shells. (Do this close to serving time so the shells won’t lose their crispness.) Refrigerate until serving time.

To serve, dust with confectioners’ sugar, using a sieve. Serve chilled.

Above left, Two-Cheese Mediterranian Stuffed Chicken. Above right, Three-Cheese, Bacon and Sage Mashed Potatoes. At right, Cannoli filled with Pistachio Ricotta. Photos for The Edge.

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Dining Delights New flavors bring respectability to chips NEW YORK (AP) – From spicy new flavorings to premium ingredients, potato chips are cashing in on a whole new image these days.

“What’s been happening lately is there are more companies pushing interesting recipes,” says Jeremy Selwyn, who follows the snack food industry for his website Taquitos.net.

Chips are packing heat — jalapeno and 3-alarm chili flavors are a trend — and taking on a sophisticated air; plain Jane salt and vinegar has been reborn as balsamic vinegar and sea salt.

Barbecue is as popular as e v e r, b u t i t ’ s n o l o n g e r j u s t barbecue. Now it’s hickory barbecue, honey barbecue, and so on.

“There’s a lot of new things g o i n g o n , ” s a y s S t e v e S k l a r, executive vice president of marketing for Inventure Foods, the team behind a number of snack chip brands, including Boulder Canyon, T.G.I. Friday’s and Burger King.

Ye s , t h e r e a r e B u r g e r K i n g potato chips, including a Ketchup & Fries flavor.

Boulder Canyon aims for the artisan touch with natural ingredients and interesting flavors such as hummus and red wine. “ We f i n d w h e n y o u ’ r e snacking, people want to have a distinctive flavor,” notes Sklar. “ We h a v e j a l a p e n o c h e d d a r, which has got good balance, but it clearly is spicy.”

M e a n w h i l e , t h e re ’ s b e e n a n e ff o r t t o s i m p l i f y i n g re d i e n t s and make chips, if not a health food at least one that’s less bad for you. As such, many m a n u f a c t u re r s h a v e s w i t c h e d t o b e t t e r q u a l i t y o i l s a n d a re working on reducing sodium.

A t F r i t o - L a y, t h e c o m p a n y several years ago began promoting the fact that its plain potato chips contain just three ingredients — potatoes, oil and salt.

“There was an opportunity to tell the story about what goes into a potato chip. It’s not this heavily processed unnatural thing that we’re creating.

We a c t u a l l y u s e p o t a t o e s , ” s a y s C h r i s K u e c h e n m e i s t e r, a spokesman for Frito-Lay. According to potato chip lore,

as soon as the chips come out of the oil.

Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 6 4 medium potatoes 2 tablespoons kosher salt 4 cups peanut or canola oil Using a mandolin, food processor or a very sharp knife, slice the potatoes into very thin ro u n d s . B e s u re t o s l i c e t h e m as evenly as possible. Rinse the potatoes under cool running water.

Place the slices in a large bowl, then add enough cool w a t e r t o c o v e r. A d d t h e s a l t , stir to dissolve, then let sit for 30 minutes.

When ready to cook the c h i p s , p l a c e t h e o i l i n a l a rg e saucepan.

Heat over medium until the oil reaches 325 F. Drain the potatoes and, working in batches, use a towel to pat the slices dry.

Carefully add a quarter of the slces to the oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness of your slices. Use

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This photo shows five-spice sweet potato, left, and parmesan pepper, right, dress-your-own potato chips in Concord, N.H. Making your own potato chips takes this much-loved snack food to a whole new level. the snack was created in 1853 when a picky customer annoyed a chef in Saratoga Springs, N . Y. , b y c o m p l a i n i n g t h a t h i s french fries were too thick, says Selwyn. The chef decided to cut the potatoes REALLY thin and “what he ended up doing was inventing potato chips because the customer really liked them.”

Selwyn has tried a lot of chips, from mainstream to offthe-wall — Cajun squirrel, anyone? Anyone?

While the main chip action is in flavors with shelf appeal — like better barbecue — he expects the quest for quirkier combos will continue.

“Whatever crazy flavor you can think of,” he says, “someone will try to make a chip out of it someday.”

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POTATO CHIPS Making your own potato chips takes this much-loved snack food to a whole new level. It also let’s you add the flavors you like. In this recipe, use Yukon gold, russets or even s w e e t p o t a t o e s . We ’ v e a d d e d some suggestions for how to season the chips, but the fun is in experimenting with your own combinations.

Soaking the potato slices briefly in salted water helps re l e a s e t h e s t a rc h e s f ro m t h e p o t a t o e s , w h i c h e n s u re s t h e y will fry up crisp. Just be sure to pat them dry before frying.

Note that sweet potatoes will take longer to fry than the other varieties, about 5 to 7 minutes per batch.

Be sure to prepare your seasoning blends before you fry the potatoes; you want it ready

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Sprinkle with one of the following seasoning blends (or your own), then serve.

• TRUFFLE-HERB: Drizzle the potato chips with 2 teaspoons t ru ff l e o i l , t h e n s p r i n k l e w i t h 1/2 teaspoon salt mixed with 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme a n d 1 t e a s p o o n m i n c e d f re s h rosemary.

• FIVE-SPICE: Mix 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon fivespice powder and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar.

• C H O C O L AT E : M i x 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Also can add a pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne.

• PA R M E S A N P E P P E R : Drizzle the potato chips with 1 tablespoon melted ghee, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons p o w d e re d ( c a n n e d ) P a r m e s a n cheese mixed with 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper.

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