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Bobby's Rocks!
• E d w a rd s v i l l e M u n i c i p a l Band, Edwardsville City Park, Edwardsville, 8 p.m. • Music in the Park, Grafton, 8 p.m. • Thursday Night LIve, M a d i s o n a n d H i g h S t re e t s , Jefferson City, 6 p.m. • Disney’s 101 Dalmations, The Robert G. Reim Theatre at the Kirkwood Civic Center, 11 a.m. • A Chorus Line, Rober t G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 8 p.m. • Dirty Muggs, Helen Fitzgerald’s, St. Louis, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. • C h a r m e d & D a n g e ro u s, Jazz & Blues Concert, West Port Plaza, St. Louis, 5 to 7 p.m. • Spin The Bottle, Trainwreck Saloon at West Port, St. Louis, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Where to go to see the best displays.
Frozen custard and hot music.
It's time to give Woody Allen a break.
Nothing beats the Zoo And, yes, it's still free.
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Looking at life along the Mississippi.
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Cole Porter's classic comes to the Muny.
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Checking out the area's best offerings.
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Friday July 1_____________ • E d d i e Ve d d e r, T h e F o x Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. • Jungle Boogie Friday Night
Concer t Series: Kim Massie, The St Louis. Zoo, 5 to 8 p.m. • 1 3 4 t h Ve i l e d P r o p h e t Parade, Downtown St. Louis, 10 a.m. • Elvis Costello & The I m p o s te r s, T h e Pa g e a n t , S t . Louis, 8 p.m. • Kiss Me Kate, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. • A Chorus Line, Rober t G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 8 p.m. • Disney’s 101 Dalmations, R o b e r t G. R e i m T h e a t re , S t . Louis, 11 a.m.
Saturday July 2_____________ • Revolution One (fka Autovein), The Firebird, St. Louis, 8:30 p.m. • Gatweay Grizzlies vs. Wa s h i n g to n , G C S B a l l p a r k , Sauget, Ill, 6:05 p.m. • Steve Miller Band, St. Louis Riverfront, 9:15 p.m. • Kiss Me Kate, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. • A Chorus Line, Rober t G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 4 and 8 p.m. • Disney’s 101 Dalmations, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 11 a.m.
Sunday July 3_____________ • Cafe Flora Brunch, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Maroon 5, St. Louis Riverfront, 9:15 p.m. • Kiss Me Kate, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. • A Chorus Line, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 2 and 7:30 p.m. • Disney’s 101 Dalmations, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 11 a.m.
Monday July 4_____________ • S t . Lo u i s C a rd i n a l s v s . Cincinnati Reds, Busch Stadium, St. Louis, 5:15 p.m.
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People ". . . and the rockets' red glare. . ." Fair Saint Louis tops 4th of July lineup By SARA HALL For The Edge
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t only comes once a year, and people always look forward to it: the magical, mesmerizing feeling of watching fireworks and the joyous celebrations that happen on the Fourth of July.
Whether you want to spend your Independence Day in Missouri or Illinois, both states offer a spectacular selection of shows and festivities. If you want to celebrate your Independence Day on the west side of the Mississippi River, check out St. Louis’ biggest 4th of July celebration: Fair Saint Louis. Deemed as “where America comes to celebrate,” and, as St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay says “America’s Biggest Birthday Party,” Fair Saint Louis 2011 is sure to provide plenty of Fourth of July entertainment and enjoyment. This year’s event welcomes an expanded Fair Saint Louis Air Show, musical entertainment and K‐Town Kids Zone. The festivities will kick off with the Veiled Prophet parade – one of the best and longest running parades in the nation, at 10 a.m. July 2 in downtown St. Louis. “We’re proud that Fair Saint Louis has its roots in the Veiled Prophet Organization, which for nearly 135 years has worked to promote the city of St. Louis,” David N. Farr, Chairman of the Fair St. Louis Foundation, said. “These efforts are deeply rooted in our commitment to voluntarily serve the entire community by sharing time and talent.” Frank Mares, deputy superintendent of Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, said he has high expectations for the event. “It’s a thrill to welcome St. Louis residents
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Fireworks light up the downtown skyline at a recent Fair Saint Louis. from throughout the region and guests from far and wide to experience this national park in such a unique and important celebration of our nation’s freedom at Fair Saint Louis,” he said. Fair Saint Louis has an extensive entertainment lineup planned, ranging from classic and contemporary rock to country music.
Performing on Saturday, July 2, The Steve Miller Band, with their 28 studio albums throughout the years, are sure to please both older and newer generations. Three-time Grammy winners Maroon Five will bring a more contemporary sound on Sunday, July 3. Country rock stars Montgomery Gentry will ring in America’s independence on Monday, July 4.
Air shows will also take place on all three days of Fair Saint Louis and are expected to include military and civilian performers from around the country. As tradition, fireworks will conclude the day’s events each evening. All of this quality entertainment could come at a high price, but not for this celebratory fair: admittance into both Fair Saint Louis and the Summer Concerts is free. “We remain ever so committed to hosting an event that remains free and open to all attendees and represents so much that is great about St. Louis,” Farr said. One of the best parts about going to summer fairs is the food offered, and Fair St. Louis will be no different. Attendees can choose from Philly cheesesteaks, turkey legs, beef and chicken kabobs, gyros, crab rangoon, and the fair-food staple, funnel cakes. Cold beverages, including water, Pepsi and Budweiser products, will be available for purchase as well. Beverage purchases will benefit local charities. Following the Fourth of July festivities, the celebration will continue throughout the month of July with the Celebrate St. Louis Summer Concerts, with performances on July 15 and 16 and July 22 and 23. Schedule for Fair St. Louis July 2 10 a.m. 134th VP Parade 12 p.m. Festival and K-Town Kids Zone Open 12 p.m. Air Show 2-4:30 p.m. Local Bands 4:30 p.m. Air Show 7 p.m. The Steve Miller Band 9:15 p.m. Fireworks 10 p.m. Festival closes July 3 11:00 a.m. Festival and K-Town Kids Zone Open 11:30 a.m. Air Show 1:30-4 p.m. Local Bands 4 p.m. Air Show 6:45 p.m. PJ Morton 8 p.m. Maroon 5 9:15 p.m. Fireworks 10 p.m. Festival Closes See "HOLIDAY" on Page 5
On the street What are your plans for the 4th of July?
Cheryl Zurliene Edwardsville Student “I’m going to Chicago for vacation. I’m also planning on going to Navy Pier to see the fireworks.”
Alyssa Schmidt Edwardsville Student “I’m going to a friend’s party.”
Shaquita Fields Granite City Student
Christopher Blake Belleville Student
“I’ll be spending time with my family and friends.”
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“I’m going to the Cardinals game and to the Fair Saint Louis.”
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“I’ll watch Holiday Shores’ fireworks extravaganza from my lakeside. I’m having some people over to barbecue, and I might shoot off some fireworks of my own. I’ll also remember the purpose of Fourth of July, which is to celebrate our freedom.”
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People People planner Garden plans daylily sale Take home a piece of the Missouri Botanical Garden by attending the MBG Daylily Association sale on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All plants will come from the Garden’s renowned daylily collection and will be available for purchase while supplies last. Arrive early for best selection. All proceeds benefit the Garden’s Horticulture Division. Vi s i t o r s c a n c h o o s e f r o m thousands of plants representing hundreds of cultivars, including new varieties and old favorites. All the varying sizes and shapes of daylilies will be available, from plants with miniature to extra large blooms, double flowers, spiders and unusual forms. Selections available this year include ‘Marked by Lydia,’ ‘Fires of Fuji,’ ‘Egyptian Queen,’ ‘Early to Bed,’ ‘Flutterbye,’ ‘Frances Joiner,’ and more. Preview the daylilies for sale in full summer bloom by visiting the Jenkins Daylily Garden and the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden. For six weeks in June and July, the daylilies produce a show of blooms, seemingly coordinated to last for weeks. Members of the lily (Liliaceae) family, daylilies are a reliable producer of summer color. The Garden displays over 2,000 specimens, with over 1,800 in the Jenkins Daylily Garden alone. Of those hundreds of plants, there are over a dozen species represented and over 1,700 different hybrids. Experts from the MBG Daylily Association and the West County Daylily Club will be on hand to give plant care advice and answer questions about the cultivars. Visitors can also pick up information
about the MBG Daylily Association, which has been hosting annual sales of the Garden’s daylily divisions since 1989. Admission to the Missouri Botanical Garden Daylily Association sale is included Garden admission of $8; St. Louis City and County residents enjoy discounted admission of $4 and free admission on Saturday morning 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. For general information, v i s i t w w w. m o b o t . o rg o r c a l l (314) 577‑5100 (toll-free, 1-800-6428842).
To purchase a pass, fairgoers should stop by the Emmerson Building, which is located on Main Street north of Ethnic Village on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Emmerson Building is open Monday through Friday, except holidays, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Passes also can be purchased online at the state fair ’s website, w w w. i l l i n o i s s t a t e f a i r. i n f o , o r b y p h o n e a t ( 2 1 7 ) 7 8 2 - 0 7 7 5 . However, because they require an identification photo, fairgoers who choose to buy passes online or by phone still will need to stop by the Emmerson Building to pick them up. The fair also has announced plans to offer special, one-day ride bracelets this year. The bracelets will sell for $25 and entitle fairgoers to unlimited carnival rides during specific hours on the day they are
Mega Passes for the 2011 Illinois State Fair sent on sale June 16. The popular carnival ride passes will be available for a discounted price of $55 until Monday, July 18, when the cost will increase to $65. “The Mega Pass is a tremendous value for anyone who enjoys carnival rides,” State Fair Manager Amy Bliefnick said. “Between the carnival Midway and Adventure Village, the fair has more than 65 thrilling rides, and the Mega Pass lets fairgoers ride them all as often as they like, whenever they like.” The Mega Pass is valid all ten days of the fair plus Preview Night. However, it does not include admission to the fair or rides on the Tram, Sky Glide and Giant Slide.
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People Holiday Continued from Page 3 July 4 11 a.m. Festival and K-Town Kids Zone Open 11-1:30 p.m. Local Bands 1:30 p.m. Air Show 3:30 to 6 p.m. Local Bands 6:30 p.m. Opening band 8 p.m. Montgomery Gentry 9:15 p.m. Fireworks 10 p.m. Festival Closes Plenty of Independence Day activities are also happening for those looking for Independence Day entertainment on the Illinois side of the river. • The City of Edwardsville will be partnering with the American Legion to put on their fireworks display. The annual event is scheduled July 2 at the Legion golf course off Route 157. The beer trailer will open at 4 p.m. and food will be offered – hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn and funnel cakes. The Edwardsville Municipal Band will play patriotic songs beginning at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Gary Neibur will welcome guests at 9:05 p.m. and the fireworks display is scheduled to begin at 9:20 p.m. The front and rear parking lots at the Legion will fill up so come early. Additional parking is available across Illinois 157 at Lincoln Middle School and Woodland Elmentary School. • The city of Troy will be hosting its annual Fourth of July fireworks display at Tri-Township Park on July 4th. Fireworks will begin at dusk, or around 8:45. The show can be seen from inside the park and Routes 40 and 162. For more information, visit www. troymaryvillecoc.com or call 6678769. • Bethalto, partnering with Cornerstone Assembly of God Church, will have their fourth annual pyrotechnics presentation scheduled for July 3 at the St. Louis Regional Airport. The event will also feature games and activities beginning at 6 p.m. The fireworks are set to begin at 9:20 p.m. • Granite City will be offering their “Patriots in the Park” 4th of July celebration. Renowned as one of the best shows in the St Louis area, this weekend-long event includes an auto show as well as a carnival with food, live entertainment and rides. The celebration will end with a spectacular fireworks display. For more information on this or any of the above events go to http:// www.park.granitecity.com or call 618-877-3059. • At Alton’s riverfront, the Mississippi River Fireworks Festival will provide a show your family will be sure to remember. This annual fireworks festival sponsored by the Alton Exposition Commission will have food, a beer tent and entertainment. Grounds open at 5pm, and fireworks will take place at 9 p,m. on July 2. Admission is free. Call 618-4656676 for more information. • Carlyle Lake Fireworks Spectacular is sure to provide a great show on July 2. Live music and other activities will be offered throughout the day. Fireworks will take place at dusk. The show can be viewed from on the water and at Dam West and Dam East Recreation Areas. A $5 parking donation will be collected. Call 618-594-2484 for more information. • Check out Greenville’s Fireworks display at Patriot Park.
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Thursday, June 30 A Chorus Line, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 8 p.m.
Monday, July 11
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The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, July 5 St. Louis Irish Arts Summer Concert, The Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 7 p.m.
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Wednesday, July 6
Kiss Me Kate, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. A Chorus Line, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 8 p.m. Disney’s 101 Dalmations, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 11 a.m.
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Saturday, July 2 Kiss Me Kate, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. A Chorus Line, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 4 and 8 p.m. Disney’s 101 Dalmations, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 11 a.m.
Sunday, July 3 Kiss Me Kate, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. A Chorus Line, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Disney’s 101 Dalmations, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis,
Tuesday, July 12 The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13 The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, July 14
Thursday, July 7 The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18
Friday, July 8 The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Let Them Eat Art, Historic Downtown Maplewood, 6 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, July 9 The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, July 10 The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Singin’ in the Rain, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, July 19 Singin’ in the Rain, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20 Missouri Botanical Garden Whitaker Music Festival: Billy Peek, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Singin’ in the Rain, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
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Bobby's rocks! It also does bluegrass, blues, country, jazz – just about every musical flavor By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge
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ost people know that Bobby’s Frozen Custard in Maryville serves up great custard treats throughout the summer. Afterall, they been doing it successfully for the past 21 years.
But did you know that you can enjoy that sinful Bobby’s Turtle Sundae while listening to the sounds of top-notch musicians? No? Well keep reading then because you’re missing out on one of the summer’s best treats – besides the custard, of course! Five years ago, Bobby’s launched its first summer concert series and the event has grown every year since. On a typical summer weekend, between 1,000 and 1,500 people of all ages will set up their lawn chairs, kick back with a cup of custard and enjoy the sounds of whoever is playing that night. Like bluegrass? Then come listen to local favorites Cumberland Gap. More of a blues fan? Check out the Jeremiah Johnson Band or Mike Zito. There’s also swing, rock, or jazz to choose from. The summer lineup includes a variety of bands, both local and national acts, that keep the crowds coming back for more. Best of all, it’s free. There is absolutely no cover charge and no obligation to buy anything from the custard stand. Owner Bobby Kozyak is adamant the event remains free and open to the public. He is as passionate about music as he is custard and takes great pride in finding great bands that are guaranteed to please. To him, this is as much about providing a service to the public as it is about bringing in business. “If you can create something that people enjoy like this, they’ll come out. It doesn’t have to be super fancy. I think we’ve created a really nice atmosphere and that’s what I wanted all along. It’s all about the experience. More than just getting custard at Bobby’s,” said Kozyak.
Kozyak got the idea one night while on vacation in Florida. At the time, he said, he had been running the custard stand for about 15 years and felt it needed something. “I think routine causes boredom and I get bored easy. So I’m always looking to push the envelope and try and stay fresh, because it makes me enjoy the business more,” he said. “I saw a little coffee house in a strip mall and they had live music and it was packed. I knew those people probably wouldn’t be there at that time drinking coffee on a Sunday, at least not that many, and that gave me the idea. So we brought it here and started out slow and it’s just grown. I don’t know where it’s going to end but so far, it really gave us a nice lift. It did exactly what I was hoping for.” Not only that, but it also satisfied Kozyak’s itch for listening to live music. An avid music fan and amateur guitar player, he said he always felt a little bit deprived on Saturday and Sunday nights when he was busy working at the custard stand instead of out enjoying all the great music to be had around St. Louis. Luckily, this idea of bringing the bands to Bobby’s neatly solved that little problem. “I thought, ‘Wow, I’ve created something kind of neat.’ Not only are my customers enjoying it, but I’m bringing the music to me. So it’s a lot of fun for me because I have such a passion for music,” said Kozyak. Clearly, getting the right bands is important. Kozyak makes a point of personally going to hear every band before he books them. During the off-season, he frequently travels throughout the St. Louis area and beyond to find the right bands. “I never know exactly who that might be because I just keep finding more groups. Like Honey Island Swamp Band (out of New Orleans). I’d never heard of them. And we saw them at the Roots ‘n’ Blues Festival in Missouri and then we saw them at the Jazz Festival in New Orleans. I talked to them and low and behold we got them up here,” said Kozyak. “That keeps me busy, especially during the off-season. We go all
over listening to bands. Even now, during the week. On Friday night, I was listening to three bands over in St. Louis area that I hadn’t heard before.” On the night of our visit, country-rock band Sable was on stage. The show was in full swing and there were at least 200 people on site either chilling out in their lawn chairs, sitting on the nearby grassy bank or just milling around. There was a constant flow of cars in and out of the premises during our visit. Despite this, there was never a feeling of overcrowding. We had plenty of room to sit and enjoy the music while our daughter played happily at our feet. The feeling was friendly and relaxed. A perfect way to spend a Sunday summer night. Parking was easy too. Even though we arrived after the start of the show, we had no problems finding a space. Bobby’s has a good-sized paved lot plus additional parking in the back. Parking attendants helpfully guided us in and directed us to the nearest open spot. According to Kozyak, Bobby’s can accommodate more than 200 cars. “That has really helped us. If we didn’t have that, it would be tough to do because a lot of these people are staying here two to three hours, and it would be hard for me to give up a spot that long if I was limited. It would actually hurt my business, but up to
this point, it’s working out. I’ve got enough parking that it’s not hurting; it’s definitely been a benefit. Just because of the location, the environment we’re able to pull it off,” he said. Ultimately, whether you like custard or not, this is a fantastic, family-friendly event - for free. For moms and dads who love live music, Bobby’s provides them with the opportunity to hear great music without having to find a babysitter or head to a bar until 2 a.m. “Everybody along with me is growing and appreciating this great music that, normally, they wouldn’t get to hear,” said Kozyak. “Not many times do they get to see it at a venue like this. And the bands like it because they get to play in front of a concert crowd, and they love that.” Bobby’s Frozen Custard runs its summer concert series every Saturday and Sunday night from June through August. Shows start at 7 p.m. and last approximately three hours. Bring your own lawn chairs. No alcohol, outside food or beverages are permitted. To view a full concert schedule or for more information, contact Bobby’s at 618345-3002 or visit www.bobbysfrozencustard. com. Bobby’s Frozen Custard is located at 2525 N. Center St. (State Route 159) in Maryville.
Above, Jeff Sable, lead vocals and guitar, for of the band Sable. He's joined by his brother Chris, who plays bass and sings harmony. At left, the crowd enjoys the atmosphere – live music, frozen custard and good friends – at Bobby's in Maryville. Photos by Krista Wilkinson-Midgley.
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Music Tuning in Gateway Festival Orchestra plans summer series
For further information, call (314) 569-0371 or visit www. gatewayfestivalorchestra.org. Concert in G Minor (July 17) The season will continue July 17 with Concert in G Minor. The program will open with Fugue in G minor (“Little G minor”) by Johann Sebastian Bach, followed by “Air” from Edward Grieg’s Holberg Suite. David Gillham, associate professor of music at the University of Missouri—St. Louis and member of the Arianna Quartet, will be soloist for Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor. Concluding the program will by “Sentimental Sarabande” from Simple Symphony by Benjamin Britten and Symphony No. 40 in G minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Classical Collection (July 24) The July 24 program, titled Classical Collection, will begin with Beethoven’s Egmont Overture. Natalie Ferree, a 2011 graduate of Lafayette High School, will be soloist for Bassoon Concerto in F, Op. 75, by Carl Maria von Weber. T h e p ro g r a m w i l l c o n t i n u e with “Overture and Excerpts” from Beethoven’s ballet Creatures of Prometheus. Concluding the program will be Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1, “Classical.” West by Northwest (July 31) The season will conclude July 31 with West by Northwest, featuring works inspired by the music of Turkey, Rumania, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Austria. The program will open with the overture to Mozart’s Abduction from the Seraglio, a comic opera written in the written in the Turkish “janissary” style. Next will be Rumanian Folk Dances by Béla Bartók, followed by Brahms’ Hungarian Dances No. 1, 4 and 5, and Strauss’ “On the Beautiful Blue Danube.” Concluding the program will by Symphony No. 8 in G Major by Antonín Dvořák.
The Gateway Festival Orchestra will launch its 48th season of free Sunday-evening concerts July 10 with Various Variations, a program exploring the use of variations by a handful of composers from the Baroque period through the 20th century. James Richards, dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, will conduct the performance, which will open with Johann Pachelbel’s famous Canon in D. Scored for three violins and basso continuo, the piece consists of a simple, instantly recognizable melody — which has been widely adapted for film, television and popular music — played in 28 variations over a short repeated bass figure. The program will continue with “Andante” from Symphony No. 104 by Franz Joseph Haydn and “Theme and Variations” from Orchestral Suite No. 4, “Mozartiana,” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. John Sorsen, a student at Pattonville High School, will serve as euphonium soloist for Variations on Carnival of Venice by Jean-Baptiste Arban. Next will be “Allegretto” from Symphony No. 7 by Ludwig van Beethoven and “Theme and Variations” from Karel Husa’s Vier Kleine Stucke. Concluding the concert will be “Allegro energico e passionate” from Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. Performances will continue July 17, 24 and 31. All concerts are free and open to the public and begin at 7:30 p.m. in Brookings Quadrangle, located just west of Brookings Hall, near the intersection of Brookings and Hoyt drives. The public is encouraged to bring lawn seating.
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“X-Men: First Class”
The prequel to the “X-Men” trilogy is one of the best Marvel Comics adaptations, packed with action, humor, retro 1960s style that’s both campy and sexy and a revisionist history lesson that puts the super-powered mutants at the center of the Cuban missile crisis. Bryan Singer, who directed the superior first two “X-Men” flicks, returns as a producer and idea man, and Matthew Vaughn, another filmmaker adept at blending smarts and action (“Stardust,” “KickAss”), was wisely recruited as director and co-writer. The young cast led by James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender is no match for Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and the rest of the grand ensemble Singer enlisted for the first “X-Men” in 2000. Yet McAvoy’s playful energy and unshakable nobility and Fassbender ’s slow-burning wrath and unflinching pragmatism nicely prefigure Stewart’s august Professor X and McKellen’s dogmatic Magneto. Kevin Bacon’s a blast as a mutant bad guy aiming to start a nuclear war. With January Jones, Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne and Nicholas Hoult. RUNNING TIME: 130 minutes. RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of action and violence, some sexual content including brief partial nudity and language. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.
“The Art of Getting By”
The title nicely sums up this trifling teen tale of first love, which artfully dodges any pretense of substance or authenticity, trying to scrape by on the charms of its almost intolerably cute cast. There’s an ease and playfulness that carries along writer-director Gavin Wiesen’s debut film for a while. Yet the indie production plays out as blandly and predictably as a Hollywood teen romance, the characters artificial, the story hollow. As a troubled youth on the verge of throwing his life away before it’s begun, Freddie Highmore behaves weirdly even-keeled, his rebelliousness cloaked in a Zen-like calm, like a heavily sedated cousin of “Catcher in the Rye” hero Holden Caulfield. As the object of his affection, Emma Roberts is similarly one-dimensional in the opposite direction, a whirlwind whose pretty perkiness feels phony and soon grows tiresome. Still, they make for an adorable couple, and Wiesen milks a few enjoyable moments out of his lead actors and some of the supporting cast, particularly Elizabeth Reaser as Roberts’ amorous mom. RATED: PG-13 for thematic elements, including sexual content, language, teen drinking and partying. RUNNING TIME: 84 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.
“Buck”
Jack Nicholson has that famous line in “As Good As It Gets” in which he says to Helen Hunt, “You make me want to be a better man.” This will sound corny, but “Buck” will make you want to be a better person. Buck Brannaman, the real-life “horse whisperer” who inspired the novel and the Robert Redford film, just oozes decency, grace and class. And the fact that he doesn’t seem to take himself so damn seriously only adds to his allure. He has a charismatic, no-nonsense style and a dry, low-key sense of humor that help him connect with people of all ages and backgrounds as he travels the country giving clinics 40 weeks out of the year. Cindy Meehl’s documentary about Brannaman does teeter on the brink of deifying him. But then again, it’s hard to argue with her: He seems like a truly good guy doing truly good work. Winner of the documentary audience award at this year ’s Sundance Film Festival, “Buck”
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introduces us to the lifelong cowboy who helps trainers and riders of all levels learn to work more patiently and effectively with their horses. He has an unusually kind and introspective approach, but the fact that Brannaman honed it and reached this point of peace and success in his life, given his horrific upbringing, is what’s truly remarkable. RATED: Unrated. RUNNING TIME: 88 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.
“Green Lantern”
Remember when big, summer blockbusters were fun? That notion apparently eluded the makers of “Green Lantern,” a joyless amalgamation of expository dialogue and special effects that aren’t especially special. Even Ryan Reynolds, with his sparkling charisma and chiseled body, cannot make this thing interesting. Then again, he doesn’t have much to work with. He’s essentially called upon to make some flippant comments to reflect how shallow and selfabsorbed his character is, then once he gets his superhero makeover, he flies around in a skintight green suit and zaps stuff with his ring. The script, credited to four screenwriters and inspired by the DC Comics series, does little to flesh him out beyond some cliched daddy issues and a fear of death that prompts him to run from commitment. Reynolds’ Hal Jordan is a brash, cocky test pilot, and “Green Lantern” plays like “Top Gun” with magical jewelry. When a spaceship crash-lands one day, the alien inside bequeaths his ring — and membership in an intergalactic peacekeeping force known as the Green Lantern Corps — to the reluctant Hal. As the corps’ first human, he’s somehow the only one who can stop an evil force in the universe known as the Parallax. Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard and Tim Robbins co-star. RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action. RUNNING TIME: 114 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.
“Mr. Popper’s Penguins”
One assumes that when Hollywood gets its hands on a charming children’s book like Richard and Florence Atwater’s 1938 classic, bad things ensue. But director Mark Waters (”Mean Girls,” “Freaky Friday”) surprisingly has turned in something with its own charm. Yes, it’s a saccharine family film with predictable story lines and glossy studio veneer. But thanks largely to Jim Carrey’s deft, funny performance, enough wit slides in between the cracks that it avoids becoming the kiddie schmaltz it would seem destined to be. Tom Popper (Carrey) has been transferred from the country to the Big Apple, from the poor house to the penthouse. He’s a shark of a real estate developer, and his commitment to work has lost him his wife (Carla Gugino). He sees his kids (Madeline Carroll, Maxwell Perry Cotton) on the weekends. But when his father bequeaths him a penguin and five more follow, the tuxedoed ones — and you saw this coming — turn his life upside down. Slapstick and flatulence jokes follow, but Carrey continuously inserts clever lines and rubbery faces. Waters mixes it well, avoiding too much cheese ball humor, and the film maintains a light breeze despite its wintery environs. With Angela Lansbury as the owner of Tavern on the Green. RATED: PG for mild rude humor and some language. RUNNING TIME: 95 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two and a half stars out of four.
Movies The book and the movie differ greatly By JAKE COYLE Associated Press The charming 1938 children’s book “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” by Richard and Florence Atwater and with wonderful illustrations by Robert Lawson, ends with a “No, thank you” to Hollywood. Mr. Tom Popper, a poor house painter, is inundated with penguins after being sent one from Admiral Drake in Antarctica. He eventually takes his dozen penguins on tour in a traveling stage act, making him wealthy and famous. When a movie producer comes calling, Popper declines his entreaty, saying, “The life in Hollywood would not be good for the penguins.” But Hollywood is persistent, particularly when penguins are at stake. Director Mark Waters (“Mean Girls,” “Freaky Friday”) has finally gotten Mr. Popper and his flightless gang up on the big screen. The differences are many between the book and the film, but “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” thanks in large part to Jim Carrey’s deft, funny performance, has its own charms. It’s a saccharine film, with predictable story lines and glossy studio veneer, but — rather surprisingly — it slides enough screwball comedy in between the cracks to avoid becoming the kiddie schmaltz it would seem destined to be. The film opens in the 1970s with a young Tommy Popper communicating with his traveling father by ham radio. But his dad
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Jim Carrey is shown in a scene from “Mr. Popper’s Penguins.” (radio name “Bald Eagle”) rarely has time for his son (“Tippy Toe”) while off on his never-ending adventures. Three decades later, the grown Popper (Carrey) has become an elite Manhattan real estate developer. He specializes in buying up city landmarks and has done well enough that he’s on the cusp of being made a partner at his firm. His alliterative assistant Pippi (Ophelia Lovibond), trails him everywhere in
a torrent of P-words, like a walking, talking tongue twister. In his professional dedication, though, Popper has lost his wife, Amanda (Carla Gugino). His kids (Madeline Carroll, Maxwell Perry Cotton) have become accustomed to his absence, much like Popper had for his father. “We have the most magical alternative weekends together,” says Popper sarcastically.
Popper ’s world is shook — and surely you saw this coming — when a package arrives from his father, shortly after his death. He bequeaths Popper a penguin, who clashes in temper if not color with Popper ’s sleek Park Avenue apartment. More soon arrive and eventually six of them are honking, pooping and waddling all over Popper’s place. He only keeps them because his kids take a shine to
them. A lot of flatulence, groin gags and slapstick follows. Popper grows closer to the penguins (and thus his family) while he tries to hide them from a poaching zookeeper (Clark Gregg) and a nosey neighbor (David Krumholtz). The penguins — a smooth mix of the real deal and CGI effects — aren’t nauseatingly cute (thankfully), but are more endearingly bumbling. Put on “The Gold Rush,” and the tuxedoed ones can only gaze lovingly at their hero, Charlie Chaplin. All of this would be simply banal if not for Waters’ surehandedness and Carrey’s clever inserts. This is staccato Carrey, throwing in lines and rubbery faces in between the kid movie machinations. At one point, he tosses in a Jimmy Stewart impression, which is fitting because Carrey has a similar kind of presence in the film. Carrey is, of course, more comical, but after an absence from moviemaking, he slides well into the sort of role Stewart once donned: a New Yorker rediscovering his heart. The Big Apple plays heavily — far too heavily — in the film. It was shot in the city (far from the country town of the book) and comes off as an obvious travelogue, with stops at Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and the Guggenheim — whose Frank Lloyd Wright circular interior admittedly turns out to be an excellent penguin slide.
"Midnight in Paris" great for many reasons By ROBERT GRUBAUGH Of The Edge What is it about Woody Allen that rubs people the wrong way? The 75-year old writer/director has had his share of negative publicity, mostly when he married his wife, Soon-Yi Previn, in 1993, but his work is often derided (unfairly?) because of it. Is that fair? Maybe it’s because he’s so prolific, averaging one movie per year since 1973 that critics are tired of him. Surely not. That’s an unprecedented streak and one I find very impressive. For the first time in half a decade he’s created a picture that I can’t get enough of. "Midnight in Paris" is the best movie I’ve seen so far this year. So why haven’t you seen it? "Midnight in Paris" is great for many reasons. It features a magical plot about time travel and the pain of art. It has, bar none, one of the most beautiful casts in recent memory (Carla Bruni and Lea Seydoux in brief roles) and is set in the City of Lights, breathtaking always, but intimately so in this movie. Best is that it gives Owen Wilson another chance to shine - his first great role since Marley & Me had me in tears. Never think for one instant, though, that Allen himself wouldn’t have played the character in this timeless tale if he were thirty years younger. In that regard, you could say every main character in every Woody Allen film is a play on Allen himself. There has been no shortage of Jewish neurotics from New York’s Upper East Side; his work defines ‘nebbish.’ Gil Pender (Wilson) is struggling to make the leap from Hollywood screenwriter hack to legitimate novelist. He’s untested, but doesn’t seem too concerned about the eventual success of his book about a man that runs a nostalgia shop. He’s
on vacation in the most romantic city on Earth, you see, with is fiancée, Inez (Rachel McAdams), and her parents (Kurt Fuller and Mimi Kennedy). Gil’s not having any fun because his future in-laws hate him and his girlfriend is aloof, preferring to spend time with some friends, Carol (Nina Arianda) and the pretentious, pedantic Paul (Michael Sheen). Worse still is that Paris isn’t living up to his expectations. Thoroughly bummed, Gil goes out for a late walk to clear his head and find the gay Paris that he has idealized in his mind. He actually finds it when the stroke of midnight transports him back to the roaring 1920s where he encounters his artistic and literary heroes like Cole Porter (Yves Heck),
Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald (Tom Hiddleston and Alison Pill), T.S. Eliot (David Lowe), and Pablo Picasso (Marcial Di Fonzo Bo). Rubbing shoulders with these giants of the music, literature, and art puts Gil in a good place. He’s charmed and happy for the first time in Paris and disheartened when he leaves a pub at dawn to find it disappear behind him. The increasingly cold and hostile Inez doubts his story and he cuts her out of his future adventures, always at midnight, when he continues to enjoy the company of Ernest Hemingway (Corey Stroll, who delivers exactly what I expect Hemingway would be like - stilted speech pattern, great hair, and all) and Gertrude Stein (Kathy Bates),
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Religion Getting through another week Years ago a Sunday morning would find most folks in church. At least, that was true in the farming community from which I came. As more and more folks found that they had jobs that required them to work on Sunday, things began to change. Then stores began to stay open for shoppers on Sunday and many weekends, the malls were filled with shoppers instead of churches filled with worshippers. Now, I am not about to sit in judgment of those who don’t attend worship services. I just want to raise a few questions for all of us to ponder. I know that there are those who will say they can worship just as well at home. Or, they can worship while fishing, hunting, playing golf or whatever. Perhaps they can but maybe they are just fooling themselves. They are the only ones who can truthfully answer that. But I’d like to come at this whole idea of worshipping together from another perspective. Maybe it is because I do attend regularly that when I do miss, I feel like there is a big ‘hole’ in my life. Is it because the music at
Doris Gvillo church is beautiful or the pastor always delivers an uplifting and challenging message? I don’t think that is the whole truth. Recently while reading one of my devotionals, I found the writer speaking about how we sometimes use a ‘Band-Aid” to patch up a simple cut. But we need more if we are injured more seriously. We also could wait until we are very ill before seeing a doctor but we could have yearly checkups and catch a problem before it is quite as serious. I found myself thinking about this concept concerning Bible study and worship services. Perhaps some will find that they can ‘patch’ the minor problems in their lives and think of church as a place to come when ‘disaster ’ strikes in their lives. When illness comes, when death claims a loved one, when they have other problems and disappointments in their lives, then they find they need the God they have often forgotten. Now please understand, I don’t know the circumstances in any one else’s life. And as such, I am not judging behavior. I am
Religion briefs Catholic group sues state over gay adoptions issue CHICAGO (AP) — A Roman Catholic group that licenses foster and adoptive parents has sued the state of Illinois over a new law that would require the nonprofit to place children with gay or unmarried couples. Catholic Charities said in the lawsuit filed Tuesday that it is exempt from provisions of a state law that lets gay and straight couples form civil unions that give them many of the same rights as traditional marriage. The organization says placing children with unmarried, cohabitating couples violates the Catholic faith. Catholic Charities wants to be allowed to refer unmarried or gay couples to other agencies, as it’s done for years. Gay rights advocates contend that Catholic Charities should follow the law because taxpayer money pays for its adoption and foster care services. In response to the new law, Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Rockford ended its publicly funded foster care and adoptive services. The Illinois Dioceses of Peoria and Joliet have temporarily suspended issuing new licenses for foster care and adoptive parents. The Archdiocese of Chicago ended its foster and adoption services in 2007 when it lost insurance coverage.
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asking a question that I myself have pondered for years. Do I want God as a part of my everyday life or do I ‘need’ Him when life gets dangerous and frightening? We always speak of ‘want’ and ‘need’ in terms of material things in our lives, but I wonder if we ever equate our faith in the same way. I am just going to share my own experience for what it is worth. When I sometimes miss attending a worship service either because of illness, travel, or even terrible snowstorms, I feel as though something is missing from my life the following week. I really can’t pinpoint if it is the message from the pulpit, the hymns we sing, the reading of God’s holy word or the prayers and concerns raised. Perhaps, since I am now widowed, it is just the joy of being surrounded by people you know and care about. One thing I do know is that when I return home I feel renewed, sometimes challenged, but most
another individual who I know has felt the same pain and knows how I may be feeling. Truly in my mind, a congregation is a ‘family of believers’ and as such it is a joy to come together with that family and grow in friendship but more important grow in faith. And, that my friends, is not a ‘Band Aid’ approach to life. It is a healing that will carry you through another week. Doris Gvillo is a member of Eden United Church of Christ.
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Nothing tops the Zoo – nothing By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge
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ummer belongs to children. For three long, lazy months, the days stretch out into the evening hours and children have the chance to get outside and enjoy the freedom of summer vacation.
There’s no better place to take advantage of this special time than at the Saint Louis Zoo. If you haven’t visited the Zoo in a while, maybe not since you were a kid yourself, then you’re in for a real treat. Named No. 1 zoo by Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide in association with Parenting magazine in 2004, the Saint Louis Zoo offers families a chance to get up close and personal with nearly 20,000 exotic animals from every major continent in the world. It’s idyllic setting on 90-acres inside Forest Park makes for a perfect family day out. The best part of a trip to the zoo comes early at the ticket counter. Don’t fancy taking a ride on the train or watching the sea lion show? Then move right along because only the special exhibits and activities require an entrance fee. General admission to the Zoo is free for all. That said, many of the premium sights are worth the ticket price. The Zoo’s handy one-day Safari Pass costs $10 per person and includes one admission to the Children’s Zoo, Zooline Railroad, Sea Lion Show (while in season), Conservation Carousel, 3-D Movie and Motion Simulator. This pass is good value if you think you’ll want to take in more than two premium attractions. Don’t make the costly mistake of paying for everything separately. With most top attractions costing between $3 and $5 per person, it’s far too easy to buy two or three
individual tickets and then realize you’ve just dropped $40 without realizing it. Online reservation is available. Children’s Zoo Families with small children definitely should not miss the Children’s Zoo. This zoo-withina-zoo has the standard petting zoo goats that never seem to disappoint little children. Toddlers and young children will giggle with glee as the goats gently nudge and nibble food out of their hands. Other animal attractions include a large colony of meerkats, a family of Fennec Foxes, a woodchuck/ groundhog that’s not afraid of his shadow and a tree kangaroo just
zip down the slide past the otter pool. Cool off on those notoriously hot St. Louis summer days in the water area where water geysers spurt out of the ground to the delight of excited - and soaked children. (Note: Bring an extra pair of clothes unless your child doesn’t mind squelching around in soggy
to name a few. This list of childfriendly exhibits don’t disappoint and will educate your child, as well as entertain. From there, move on to the children’s play area where parents can sit comfortably in the shade while your little monkeys happily hang from the climbing web and
clothes and shoes for the rest of the afternoon) Children’s Zoo admission costs $4 per person. Children under two are free. Save with a Safari Pass. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
Stingrays at Caribbean Cove New for 2011 is the addition of sharks - don’t worry, they won’t bite! - to the Stingrays at Caribbean Cove exhibit, which opened April 23 and continues through Sept. 25, 2011. This 17,000-gallon pool located under a new pavilion near the Lakeside Cafe gives visitors the chance to dip their hands into the water to gently touch or even feed the stingrays as they glide by. The exhibit includes Cownose rays; southern stingrays; bonnethead, nurse and white-spotted bamboo sharks; and horseshoe crabs. The exhibit is completely safe and under the careful supervision of Zoo interpreters. All of the animals featured are pretty shy and non-dangerous. Visitors will learn fascinating facts about the animals and their habitat. Unlike other more passive exhibits where you just sit there and listen, this one gets the audience involved. Just keep in mind that this is a very popular exhibit and the lines can be long. Go early to be assured of getting a good seat. Times vary. Admission costs $3 for general public and $1.50 for Zoo Friends members. Children under 2 are free. Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. Feeding costs $1. Penguin and Puffin Coast The exhibit opened in May 2003 and is a firm family favorite. Outside, a family of Humboldt penguins flap and waddle to the amusement of parents and children alike. Then, follow the breeze into the cool, dark interior of Penguin Cove where gentoos, rockhoppers and king penguins squawk, swim and stand beak-to-nose with visitors. It’s impossible not to be charmed by these delightful animals. The constant 45 to 50-degree F temperature is another good reason to visit. When the mercury hits 100F, there are few better places to be at the Zoo than in here. Continue along the cliff walk to Puffin Bay where colorful horned and tufted puffins play in the frigid water and hop along the cliffs while visitors watch from only a few feet away. Admission is free. Eating at the Zoo With 10 individual eateries plus several more smaller refreshment stands, the Zoo certainly
provides plenty of places to eat. Unfortunately, you’ll also pay a reasonably hefty price for the convenience of eating inside the Zoo. Nevertheless, the variety of food on offer is tempting and the many outdoor eating areas make for ideal alfresco lunches. However, if you want to save your pennies (afterall, isn’t that one of the reason’s for coming to the Zoo in the first place?), then pack a picnic and head outside into Forest Park. Enjoy your sandwiches on one of the many picnic tables conveniently located just across the road outside the front entrance. And FYI, the Saint Louis Art Museum is only a hop, skip and a trek up the hill if you’re feeling adventurous. After lunch, head back into the Zoo to enjoy the rest of your day. Then, take the money you saved on your lunch and put it toward a real treat - like the Ice Cream Oasis. Truly, nothing tastes better than an ice cream on a hot day at the Zoo. Ask your kids. No doubt they’ll agree. Of course, these are just a few of the many things to see and do at the Zoo. One day really isn’t enough to see absolutely everything, which is why this amazing place keeps drawing people back summer after summer. Whether it’s watching the elephants spray themselves from their watering hole, strolling through big cat country, marveling at the apes or clapping along during the sea lion show, the Saint Louis Zoo is truly one of the best family attractions in the country. Period. So go find out for yourself. You, and your kids, will be glad you did. The Zoo is open year round, except Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Summer hours are Friday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. now through Sept. 5, 2011. All-day parking is available on the Zoo’s North Lot on Government Drive and South Lot on Wells Drive. Limited street parking is available in Forest Park. Parking is $12 per vehicle. Parking for buses, motor homes and RVs is $24 and is available on the South Lot only. For more information, contact the Saint Louis Zoo at (314) 781-0900 or toll free at (800) 966-8877, or visit www.stlzoo.org.
Pictured are three scenes from the Saint Louis Zoo. Photos by Pete Midgley, Marci Winters-McLaughlin and for The Edge.
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John J. Egan; "Portsmouth Aboriginal Group in a Storm," scene four from the "Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley," C. 1850, distemper on cotton muslin; Saint Louis Art Museum, Eliza McMillan Trust 34:1953.
Life along the Mississippi
Saint Louis Art Museum exhibit offers a look into the 19th century By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge
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he first thing that strikes you when you see the Saint Louis Art Museum’s (SLAM) latest exhibit, “The Panorama of the Monumental Grandeur of the Mississippi Valley,” is just how massive it is. Made up of 25 connected panels, the panorama measures 348-feet long and stands 7 feet, 9 inches tall. Each panel depicts a different scene that provides modern day visitors a glimpse of what 19th century life along the Mississippi River was like.
Dr. Montroville W. Dickeson, a doctor from Philadelphia and amateur archaeologist,
originally commissioned the Panorama in 1850. He had previously spent several years during the 1830s and 1840s exploring and excavating Native American burial sites along the Mississippi River Valley. He hired Irish artist John J. Egan to bring his findings to life in a moving panorama, which could be used to give his lectures vibrant visual illustrations. During the 1850s, moving panoramas were a popular form of education and entertainment that, when accompanied with narration and music, gave the audience a sense of what life was like on the American frontier. For a small fee, they provided a way for the average man, woman and child to experience scenes of faraway places that they could never hope to visit in real life. The majority of the 25 scenes depict various everyday sights from the Mississippi River Valley such as Native American burial mounds, early European settlements and
explorers navigating their way along the waters of the Mississippi. At times though, Egan did adopt a certain artistic license. For example, one of the scenes depicts a sensationalized account of the burial of the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. Nevertheless, the Panorama is an important historical source of what life was like at that time. It’s preservation for future generations is vital. Unfortunately, due to its age and fragility - the painting was done on canvas - the Panorama is in dire need of repair. Luckily, this is exactly what SLAM is doing. A team of five specially-trained conservators led by the museum’s own conservator, Paul Haner, will spend the next two summers meticulously restoring Panorama to its former glory. Other team members include Mark Bockrath, a private conservator who previously worked with the museum in 2009; and three students, Rosella Fevola, Nicole Pizzini and Heather White. Janeen Turk, senior curatorial assistant with the museum, is also involved with the project. “I think because of the rarity of the object, it’s really exciting to have it restored so everybody can come out and see it,” said Haner. “It really has not been on view here since 1953. It’s important artistically just as an object; how art can tell a story and be entertaining. It’s just an early communication device, but it’s exciting as a historical document.” According to Haner, out of the six known pananoramas with the subject matter being the Mississippi, this is the only one that has survived. He said the University of Pennsylvania had the painting in storage for years. “They didn’t quite know what to do with it because it was this big thing rolled up, and it needed special care and it didn’t really relate to their collection so I think because St. Louis is on the Mississippi River, they just approached the musuem,” said Haner. “I think they displayed it here, the entire thing, in a moving format in the ‘50s. And then we (SLAM) acquired it in 1953.” However, once the museum had the
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Panorama, actually displaying it was another matter. For years, the painting’s size and poor condition meant displaying it just wasn’t feasible. Fortunately, the project was given a new lease on life thanks to a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. This grant, combined with the museum’s building addition currently in progress, created the perfect circumstances for the Panorama project to work. Haner said that because of the building addition, the museum didn’t have anything on the schedule for the exhibition space, which made it available for something as large as the Panorama. “They’ve been wanting to do this for years and years and everything kind of came together with the grant and the exhibition schedule and the people were available to do the treatment,” he said. Haner said working on the Panorama was very atypical from what he normally works on, which is the Old Masters, German and German expressionism. As a result, the project is a huge change in subject matter, technique and treatment for Haner. Despite this, he said that the more time he spends working on the Panorama, the more exciting the project gets for him. The actual work of restoring the painting involves carefully unrolling the fabric using a specially-made piece of equipment that can successfully unfurl the painting so the conservators can work. Careful retouching using a water-based paint similar to what was originally used will fix creases that have developed due to numerous rollings and water marks. Once it is fully restored, the Panorama will eventually be displayed in the museum’s American Art Galleries. Visitors can observe the team at work in the St. Louis Art Museum’s Main Exhibition Galleries Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. now through August 21. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the museum at (314) 721-0072 or visit www. slam.org.
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r u o y p u h Brus e r a e p s e k a h S Cole Porter's "Kiss Me, Kate" to take the Muny stage By SARA HALL For The Edge Shakespeare’s plays may be over 500 years old, but they still prove to be relevant and are still being remixed and infused into new styles
of performance even today. But anything related to Shakespeare is boring, right? What about when it involves complicated romance, gangsters and other compelling drama? Such is the subject matter for latest Shakespeareinspired production, "Kiss Me, Kate," being performed at The Muny in Forest Park, St. Louis, June 27 through July 3. The musical focuses on a troupe of actors performing a version of "Taming of the Shrew." As they act out the play, they begin to find that their lives are being mirrored in their stage production in an almost life-imitates-art fashion. The musical’s double plots guarantees an eventful and entertaining show of rare romance and elegance that audiences will undoubtedly love. Audiences will also enjoy the musical’s score, with lyrics and composition done by the famously funny composer Cole Porter, who is known for his other musicals "Anything Goes" and "Can-Can." "Kiss Me, Kate" features songs such as "Another Op’nin’, Another Show," "So In Love" and "Brush Up Your Shakespeare." Lisa Vroman will play Lilli Vanessi/ Katharine. Lisa starred on Broadway as Christine in "The Phantom of the Opera" (Theatre Critic’s Award). She also played Rosabella in "The Most Happy Fella" at the New York City Opera with Paul Sorvino. For PBS she was featured with Colm Wilkinson and Michael Ball in Cameron Mackintosh’s "Hey Mr. Producer! " in London, a Royal Gala attended by Queen Elizabeth. Playing Fred Graham/Petruchio is Tom Hewitt. He was seen at The Muny last season in "Titanic" and "The Sound of Music." A Broadway regular, Tom Hewitt received Tony
and Drama Desk Award nominations for his performance as Frank N. Furter in "The Rocky Horror Show." His other Broadway credits include "Dracula, The Musical," "The Boys from Syracuse" and Disney’s "The Lion King." In the dual roles of Lois Lane/Bianca is Andrea Chamberlain. Andrea’s Broadway credits include "Guys & Dolls," "The Drowsy Chaperone," "Little Me" and "Opening Doors." Her performances have won her the Drama-Logue Award, the Garland and Dean Goodman Awards, and the Carbonelle Award. Bill Calhoun/Lucentio) will be performed
by Curtis Holbrook. In 2010 Curtis played Ren in "Footloose" at The Muny. He will also play Cosmo in "Singin’ in the Rain" later this summer. On Broadway, Curtis has appeared in "West Side Story," "Xanadu," "All Shook Up," "The Boy From Oz," "Taboo," "Fosse" and "Footloose." Tickets are available at The Muny Box Office in Forest Park seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., online at muny.org or by calling (314) 534-1111 and charging tickets to MasterCard, American Express, Discover or VISA. There is a convenience charge added to the ticket price on MetroTix phone and online orders. Ticket prices: Center and Side Boxes, $68; Terrace A (Rows A-M), $48; Terrace A (Rows N-Y), $40; Terrace B (Rows A-M), $29; Terrace B (Rows N-Y), $19; and Terrace C, $10. Coupons are available in the St. Louis Post Dispatch and at area Schnucks locations for $5.00 off closing night (Sunday) tickets in Terrace A and B. There is a limit of ten (10) tickets per coupon. Coupons may be redeemed only at The Muny Box Office in Forest Park. For information call (314) 361-1900, or visit our website at www.muny.org. To charge tickets by phone, call (314) 534-1111.
Three scenes from "Kiss Me, Kate." Photos for The Edge
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The Arts Artistic adventures Gallery puts Charles Reay in the spotlight Bruno David Gallery is pleased to present Charles Reay’s first solo exhibition at the gallery titled “Recent Sculpture” and “Metamorphosis. Charles (Chip) Reay’s studio is an intensely personal space, a space removed from the routines of everyday life, where he can indulge his imagination. It is a space, where free association, experimentation, trials and errors, encourages the outpouring of his creative mind. In his studio, there are no rules or standards of taste or beauty. It is a space for pure expression. A fully illustrated catalogue with essays by Robert W. Duffy and Mark Weil accompanies the exhibition. In this current exhibition, C h i p s h a re s h i s s t u d i o s p a c e with the public, transporting an abbreviation of his treetop studio-sanctuary at his home in St. Louis County to the gallery. View e r s c a n w a l k i n t o C h i p ’ s wor ld a n d s t an d a mo ng s t th e exuberant variety of objects and ideas that fuel his practice: collections, collages, toys, sketches, clippings, an auto violin, a boy’s letter to Santa Claus proclaiming his goodness, a faceoff between Mickey and a real mouse, mannequins, maquettes, photographs, gatherings of memory infused e y e c a n d y. T h e m y s t e r i o u s arrangements and surprising juxtapositions installed in the
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Monday, July 11
Wednesday, July 20
Wednesday, July 6
The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Thursday, June 30
The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, July 12
Thursday, July 7
The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
M i s s o u r i B o t a n i c a l G a rd e n Whitaker Music Festival: Billy Peek, 7:30 to 9 p.m. Singin’ in the Rain, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday, July 13
Friday, July 8
The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
A Chorus Line, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 8 p.m.
Friday, July 1 Kiss Me Kate, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. A Chorus Line, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 8 p.m. Disney’s 101 Dalmations, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 2 Kiss Me Kate, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. A Chorus Line, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 4 and 8 p.m. Disney’s 101 Dalmations, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 11 a.m.
Sunday, July 3 Kiss Me Kate, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. A Chorus Line, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Disney’s 101 Dalmations, Robert G. Reim Theatre, St. Louis, 11 a.m.
The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. Let Them Eat Art, Historic Downtown Maplewood, 6 to 11 p.m.
The Little Mermaid. The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
Saturday, July 9
Wednesday, July 18
Thursday, July 14
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Saturday, July 23
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Singin’ in the Rain, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m.
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Dining Delights We all scream for ice cream Rating the area's frozen treats By SARA HALL For The Edge Summer is in full swing, and that can only mean one thing: people are desperately looking for ways to beat the heat. Nothing is more satisfying than a cool treat on these scorching Midwestern summer days, and, luckily, Edwardsville has many different options to meet every person’s tastes. To survey the best of what the Edwardsville area has to offer, I went on an ice cream crawl of different frozen treat businesses. Here's what I discovered: Annie’s Frozen Custard 245 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville 656-0289 O p e n e v e r y d a y f ro m 11 : 3 0 a.m. to 10 p.m. My first stop was Annie’s Frozen Custard. As their name suggests, Annie’s is known for their soft custard, which they say is different than ice cream because of the real cream they use in their recipe. Made on the hou r e v e r y h o u r, t h e i r f ro z e n custard comes in a variety of flavors, including vanilla, vanilla lite, chocolate, butter pecan and their special flavor of the week. They offer syrup toppings like butterscotch and hot fudge marshmallow, as well as candy toppings, such as Butterfinger, Oreoes and cookie dough. Fruit toppings like blueberry, pineapple and banana, and nuts like almonds, cashews, pecans and Spanish peanuts can also be added. For my custard pick, I chose
the featured flavor of the week, white chocolate, sundae, and topped it with M&M’s. The custard lived up to it’s hype of having a smooth and creamy consistancy. However, I was somewhat disappointed that the custard’s flavor tasted m o re l i k e v a n i l l a t h a n w h i t e chocolate. Nontheless, it was still an enjoyable frozen treat choice. In regards to the overall atmosphere of Annie’s, although they had a steady flow of customers that kept them busy, I felt Annie’s was the best spot for a family looking for a quiet, relaxed evening. A n n i e ’ s s u n d a e s a re p r i c e d to include one topping, and each additional topping is 60 cents. They range in price from the kiddie size at $2.50, to the regular at $3.50 and the large at $4.00. Annie’s also offers concretes, in which they blend the toppings into the custard. Their custard is available to take home as well. Pints are $3.75, and quarts are $5.00 Cold Stone Creamery 2100 Troy Edwardsville 655-1480 Sunday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight While Cold Stone Creamery is a chain ice cream business, they still have a reputation to offer the same level of taste-bud satisfaction and is just as popular as a local ice cream business. C o l d S t o n e o ff e r s t h e i r i c e c re a m s e r v e d i n a v a r i e t y o f ways, from mix-ins, shakes, sundaes and even cupcakes. Cold Stone says they have 11.5 million ways for you to customize your ice cream, so you can try something new each time you go and never get bored. Their s i g n a t u re i c e c re a m c re a t i o n s are especially popular, such as the Cheesecake Fantasy, Coffee
Lovers Only and Peanut Butter Cup Perfection. Cold Stone also offers Healthy Indulgences for t h o s e b e i n g m o re c o n c i o u s o f their food choices. Although I don’t go to Cold Stone as often, I enjoy it when I do. From their cheerful attitudes of the employees, who often break into song and dance, sometimes in banana costumes, to the cool atmosphere, going to Coldstone has always proved to be a pleasant experience for me. T h i s t i m e w a s n o d i ff e re n t . Although I waited quite a while for the long line to dwindle down, which proved how much people love Cold Stone and how busy they can get, the wait was well worth it. I ordered the the Birthday Cake Remix signature creation. Consisting of yellow cake batter ice cream with sprinkles mixed in, brownies, fudge and e v e n m o re r a i n b o w s p r i n k l e s on top, this concoction was extremely rich, and every bite was sensational. In terms of richness, this ice cream took the cake – literally. This premium ice cream experience came at a more premium price, though. For the kid’s size I ordered, my total came to $3.16 with tax, and that amount was quite small. Coldstone offers sizes ranging from the “LIke it” at $2.25 to the “Gotta Have it” at $4.25. Each mix in costs 60 cents, and every signature creation costs an additional 75 cents. Twist 1063 Route 159 Edwardsville Summer hours: Sunday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (618) 205-6086 Although it is the newest of the frozen treat businesses in the area, Twist has became one of the most popular, especially with the SIUE college students. And I will admit that before I began this ice cream crawl, I w a s m o s t l o o k i n g f o r w a rd t o Twist. I first fell in love with the business this winter, and I go any opportunity that I can get. What I, and many other people I know, enjoy most about Twist is the variety, choices and freedom they offer in their selection. Twist is frozen yogurt, and at only 100-120 calories per serving and no sugar added and nonfat options, I can leave there feeling guilt-free, yet still satisfied. Tw i s t o f f e r s b o t h r i c h a n d fruity flavors. Their primary flavors include C a l i f o r n i a Ta r t , D re a m y D a r k Chocolate, Old Fashion Peanut B u t t e r, a n d n o s u g a r a d d e d Tahitian Vanillla, Twist also has many rotating flavors, such as Cheesecake, Cookies ‘n’ Cream, Orchard Peach, Pumpkin Pie, and Swiss Chocolate, that change weekly. Customers can also add candy toppings like Fruity Pebbles, brownies and Oreos as well as fruit toppings like strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and mangos, to their fro yo. I tried three flavors I had
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Above, the sign at Annie's Frozen Custard. Below, a strawberry sundae at Northside Dairy Haven. never had before, Cactus Agave, Banana Pudding and P o m e g r a n e t e E n e rg y Ta r t , a s well as one of my favorites, Wild Strawberry. The banana pudding tasted just like it sounds, as did the p o m e g r a n a t e e n e rg y t a r t a n d wild strawberry. My favorite of these four flavors was definitely the cactus agave; it was unique and not like anything I’ve ever tasted before. While not everyone likes the texture of frozen yogurt compared to ice cream, I enjoy it more because it is lighter. Like most frozen yogurt places, Twist is self serve, with as much or as little as you wish. It is 43 cents per ounce. Northside Dairy Haven 1902 N. Main St. Edwardsville 656-9233 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 12 to 9 p.m. Ice cream parlor open until 9 p.m. Northside Dairy Haven may be Edwardsville’s best kept frozen treat secret. Only open during spring, summer and early fall, locals anxiously await Northside’s opening day. Like Annie’s, they also offer custard. What sets Northside Dairy Haven apart from the other frozen treat options was the value they give their customers. The prices at Northside were extremely reasonable given the q u a n t i t y. I p u rc h a s e d a s m a l l strawberry sundae for only around $2.50, and I was given m o re i c e c re a m a n d t o p p i n g s than any other place. I also found Northside’s custard to be one of the best. It was extremely creamy and smooth and exceeded my expectations. Northside also offers food f o r t h o s e l o o k i n g f o r a m o re substantial meal. With options like hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese and pulled pork, they offer the classics that customers crave and leave them coming back for more. Northside may not look as new or exciting as some of the other
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frozen treat businesses, but they have their own certain charm that makes it a local favorite for those looking for a place to relax and enjoy quality food at a quality price. Bobby’s Frozen Custard 2525 N. Center St Maryville 345-3002 Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Bobby’s Frozen Custard has acquired legendary status after tempting the residents of Maryville (and beyond) for 21 years. This local favorite stands out from the rest with its neon p i n k s i g n s h i n i n g a n d re t ro s t y l e i c e c re a m s t a n d . W h e n we arrived, there were at least three lines with a dozen or so people waiting in each. Luckily, the employees know their stuff a n d m o v e d t h e c ro w d s a l o n g w i t h s u p e r- s p e e d y e ff i c i e n c y. Bobby’s takes enormous pride in its famous frozen custard made a c c o rd i n g t o i t s o w n “ s p e c i a l recipe” and served fresh rather than frozen. Custard flavors and types available include original vanilla and chocolate, 98-percent fat free vanilla and low-carb vanilla, which is no sugar added. During my visit, I chose the famous B o b b y ’ s Tu r t l e s u n d a e ( s i z e regular/medium) for $3.75. This decadent concoction of vanilla custard topped with hot fudge, caramel, pralines, whipped cream and a cherry was worth the wait in line. The menu also offers an array of toppings, c o n c re t e s , s p e c i a l i t y s u n d a e s , floats and novelty items like frozen bananas. Just can’t get enough? Then take home your very own pint for $3.25 or quart for $5.50. In addition to its yummy frozen custard, Bobby’s also offers free, outdoor music concerts throughout the summer. (Note: Krista Wilkinson-Midgley tested this entry)
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Super chef goes Korean in series Vongerichten gets credit for New York dining revolution By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press WACCABUC, N.Y. (AP) — “Try it. Go ahead, stick your finger in!” The dollop of spicy hot-pepper paste is hard to turn down, coming as it does from the blender of JeanGeorges Vongerichten, one of the best-known chefs in the world, not to mention the owner of 31 restaurants and the man known for basically revolutionizing fine dining in New York. And we’re in his own home kitchen, yet. So the pinky-finger slurp is gratefully accepted. “Full flavor, no?” he asks. That’s an understatement. Vongerichten is famous for the variety of his dishes and the magic he creates by mixing unusual and exotic flavors. But today, in an airy, open kitchen that looks out over a pond in suburban Waccabuc, N.Y., what’s being served is outside his comfort zone and experience: Korean food, prepared not by him but by his wife, Marja. In July, “Kimchi Chronicles,” hosted by the Korean-born Marja, debuts nationwide on public television. (Marja’s husband will be her celebrity sidekick.) The show is part travelogue, part cooking show, and aims to introduce viewers to a cuisine that, while on the rise, has yet to make strong inroads in the United States. Even Vongerichten himself, whose empire includes 10 restaurants in New York alone, among them his flagship Jean Georges and the Asianthemed Spice Market, spent five formative years in Asia but was still unfamiliar with Korean cuisine until recently. “I didn’t know anything about it until I met Marja,” he says. His wife of six years has been cooking Korean more and more since the show got under way, vying for kitchen space with her husband. There are a number of reasons Korean food has not become nearly as prominent in the United States as some other Asian cuisines. Most Korean restaurants are small places in Koreatowns geared toward native Koreans, says Wendy Chan, a food consultant who has worked to introduce the cuisine to Americans. There’s little explanation of the menu and often perfunctory service, she says. But it’s also the nature of the food itself that’s difficult for Americans to understand, even if they may have encountered kimchi (spicy cabbage), or barbecue or bibimbap, a bowl of rice with stir-fried vegetables, and often meat and an egg on top. “People are confused,” says Chan. “They go into a restaurant and before they even order, they’re presented with a dozen different little dishes. These little side dishes — maybe vegetables of the day or pickles of the day — are very important in Korean cuisine. But they confuse people — often there isn’t even a name for them.” Also, many people mistakenly assume all Korean food is spicy and red — like the gochujang, or hot pepper paste, that Marja Vongerichten has prepared today, a Korean staple used to give zest to countless dishes, almost like a ketchup. But that’s inaccurate, says
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Southern Living Votive Centerpiece (New) $20.00, ROOSTER Kittens—-FREE-to-good-home! Tapestry $25.00 618-656-6763. 1Female—gray/white; 2Male— cream color; 1Male— cream/white. 8 weeks old/litter SPLIT RAIL FENCE trained 655-0414. Antique w/corner posts. About ten sections. 972-0948
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Two grave sites, Garden of Faith, Sunset Hills Cem. $1000 CNAs- Hiring Bonus In Effect!! for both. 656-6427. PT & FT positions, all shifts. Also: Day CNA Feeder Position; 442 Evening Feeder Position. Apply Estate Sales In Person Mon-Fri 9-4, Bethalto Care Center, 815 S. Prairie St. 244 ESTATE SALE Bethalto 377-2144 Sat 7/2, 10-5 Sun 7/3 12-4 227 South Main St, Wood River, IL 62095 Madison Ave. (IL 143) To Short St.(turn by Bel-Air Motel) to South Main Furniture 410 Follow The Yellow Signs! Emerson Antiq. Square Grand Piano, National Cash Register Bed - Queen PillowTop Mattress On Cabinet, Heavily Carved Set, NEW, in the plastic, $200 Furn., Inc. China Cabinets, (618) 772-2710 Can Deliver Dining Suite, Bombe Chest, Marble Top Furn, Carved Solid Oak Coffee Table $50. Victorian Hanging Cabinet, End Table $40. 618-656-6763. Painted Buffet, Hoosier Cabinet Vict. Walnut Drop Front Secretary, Side-by-Side Appliances 418 Secretary, Glass Inclu: Westmoreland, Bohemian, GREAT USED APPLIANCES: Fenton, Royal Albert China, 4200 Hwy. 111, Pontoon Beach Royal Bonn, Cut Glass, 618-931-9850. Cookbooks, Tea Pot Collection, Large Selection — Warranty Items Being Unearthed Daily Don’t Miss This One!!
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3 BR/1BA Cute home, quiet st, remodeled; all applncs. 413 Sanner, Edw. $750/mth. Avail early August. 618/210-7966
1 Bedrooms (single occupancy). $350-$450 monthly, plus utilities and deposit. No pets. 288-5618.
Collinsville: 1Bdr $450; 2Bdr $550 plus deposit, both incld w/s/t, heat. Laundry facility on premises. No pets. 345-6697.
Custom home on private wooded cul-de-sac lot in Meridian Woods. Glen Carbon. $899,000 618/402-2990
Cntry home-Dorsey, IL: view of lake/woods; 3ac.: lg kit, bsmt w/fp, 2.5 BR,1.5 BA; barn avlb. $1050, $600dep. 618/709-0205
2 BD 3rd flr Apt. - Luxury plus! Rehabbed brick warehouse on 3 quiet acres dwntn Edwville. $750 + dep. Avl 8/1. No pets 270 W. Union 692-9119
Glen Carbon: 2 BR, loft family room, off-street parking, W/D hookup. $650 incl. W/S/T, lawn care. No pets. 618/344-1838.
For Sale By Owner - Ranch House in Hamel, 3BR, 1BA, 1,400 sq. ft., large corner lot $129,500 (618) 910-8717
HAMEL: 2 Bedroom Duplex w/ garage and opener. No steps, great for seniors. 656-7337 or 791-9062.
House for sale 2br 1ba cp cntrl h/a, rear deck, wooded vw 319 M St. 85k 530-1854
NICE One bdrm home - appliances - full bsmnt- central air - 2 Bdrm apt in Glen Carbon. outguilding - Edw. - nice - no W/D hookups. $740 per month. smoking/pets - references Avail. Aug. 1st. 618-975-0975 $595/mo. 618.920.2562 2 BR 1Bth apt, Troy: Close to hiPARADISE FOR RENT: 3BR way access, off street parking, 3BA STUNNER, see thru gas on-site laundry. No smoking, no fireplace, inground pool, 3 stall pets $600/mo. 618/975-0670 wood horse barn, 1.5 car detch 2 BR apt., $580/mo. ,Maryville, gar, 2 car attch gar, 2 horses WST, stove, refrig. Newly stay on property. Edw. Schls. In remodeled, off street parking. town with horses! 1mi. west of 10 minutes from SIUE. Now I-55 & 143 on 143. $2600/mo. available. 618-288-3286. Agent owned. 618-407-5300 www.hiddentrailsranch.com 2BR TH 1.5BA, W/S/T incl. W/D in unit. I-255/Horseshoe Lake Rd. area.15 min to St. Louis & SIUE. No pets. No smoking $650/mo. 618.931.4700.
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1 excellent 3BR, 1200 sq.ft. TH: Collinsville, near 157/70; 12 min. to SIUE, FP, DW, W/D, ceiling fans, cable, sound walls, offst. prkng. Sm pets OK, yr. lse. $780/mo. 618/345-9610 give AM/PM phone. 1 & 2 Bdrm apartments & townhomes conveniently located. Most utilities paid. NO deposit w/1 year lease. 618-931-0107. 1 BDR lofts,1bdr dup. CREDIT CHECK. No pets, no smoking $550mo. $550dep; $585mo. $585dep. 656-8953.
3 Bdr 2 full bths, Glen Carbon, one car garage, Available early July. New carpet. $1000/mth. No pets. Lve msge @288-9526 Accepting applications for 1 bedroom unit in Edw. Fridge, stove, window AC’s furnished. 618-466-8296 or 618-530-6939. APTS/CONDOS/HOUSES COLLINSVILLE/MARYVILLE 1 bed $425-$475 2 bed $475-$1250 3 bed $900 SHILOH 2 bed $500 HARTMANN RENTALS 344-7900 for Photos & details www.HartRent.info 24/7 recording 345-7771
2 BD 1 BA in Edw, remodeled bath & kitchen, lrg fenced yard, 2 METAL HEADBOARDS, twin, W/D included. Unfinished base- 1 bedroom apt in Worden, IL. Available Now! 3 Bdrm Towngoldtone; 1 TWIN frame; ment. 618-304-3638. Coin-op. laundry in bldg. Dep & home-$1260 2 Bdrm Duplex$5each. 692-0725. Refs. required 314-808-8444. $1030. 2 Bdrm townhomePets 450 A E Schmidt pool table, leather 1 Bedroom, NICE, stove, refrig- $825. Ask about our Crazy pockets. Includes acceserator,washer/dryer. Edge of Specials & Look N’ Lease. Cersories/plus—$600. 618-920- 2.5YO Lopped Ear Rabbit. Edwardsville.: large lvng/dng tain Restrictions Apply. 618-692Apts, Duplexes, & Homes 5466. Male, neutered. “A Child’s Pet”. area, fireplace, all utilities paid. 9310 www.rentchp.com Visit our website 633-2647. partially furnished. $685/mo www.glsrent.com 656-2230 (618)656-9200
OPEN HOUSE SAT.-SUN. 2-6: 201 STURBRIDGE BLVD., GLEN CARBON IL $295K 618/288-3479 4BR, 4BA; lg kit w/granite, appliances included, Mstr BR on m/f., lg Mstr BA w/spa, new roof, Move in Special beautiful landscaped fenced yd, 1st Month 1/2 off ingrnd sprinkling system, lg 2 BR, 1.5 Bath Glen Carbon deck. Edwrdsvle School District. Cottonwood Sub., w/d hookups, Garden APTS & TH, Newly Mobile Homes Renovated, starting at $625 (618)346-7878 For Sale 815 www.osbornproperties.com Immediate Occupancy: 1 & 2 Bedroom apartments. W/S/T paid. 50 Devon Court., Edw. 656-7337 or 791-9062
Quiet residential neighborhood. 2 BR; all appliances incl. wshr/dryer; w/s/t. Garages available. $750/mo. Call 618-343-4405 or go to: www.maryvilleilapartments.com
Commercial Space For Rent 720 Attention Dentist: Office in Edwardsville, complete with mechanical. Available Oct. 1st. Please call for details, Meyer Realty 618-656-1824
HUGE Discounts - older inventory must go! Make your offer, several left to choose from. EZ Purchase plans. 618-357-3900.
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MERIDIAN WOODS Custom home sites in private, gated setting. Glen Carbon. 618/402-2990. SUN RIDGE ESTATES 2+ Acre Lots, Edwardsville Call for special prices 618/792-9050 or 618/781-5934
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