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Marathon Man

Local completes races in all 50 states

8 Illinois State Fair Music lineup announced

10 Historic Alton Churches Showcased in Steeple Chase Shuttle Tours

13 Girl Scout Camp

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18 CAM features Anderson Hurvin Anderson: evocative & lush paintings

19 Highland's Art Endeavor Highland's Art in the Park starts to take shape

What’s Happening Friday July 12____________ • 10th Annual Let Them Eat Art, Downtown Maplewood • Cajun Concert on the Hill, Stone Hill Winery, Hermann (MO), 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Faust Olden Days of Summer, Faust Park, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through August 23rd. • Holiday Inn, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. • St. Louis Actor ’s Studio presents 2015 LaBute New Theater Festival, Gaslight Theater, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. • Beyond Bosch: The Afterlife of a Renaissance Master in Print Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 19. • Nanjing Style: Photographs from our Sister City, International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30. • Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. • State of Deception: The Power o f N a z i P ro p a g a n d a E x h i b i t , Missouri History Museum, St.

Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. • Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 12. • Jungle Boogie - GalaxyRed, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Quaere Verum w/Tyranny Enthroned, Dischordia, Grand I n q u i s i t o r, B o n g T h re a t , T h e Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Denise Thimes, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • Head North, Light Years, A Will Away, Casey Bolles, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Saturday July 13____________ • Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through August 23rd. • Holiday Inn, The Muny, St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. • St. Louis Actor ’s Studio presents 2015 LaBute New Theater Festival, Gaslight Theater, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. • Lantern Festival: Magic Reimagined, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs through August 23. • Inspired by Nature: A Collection of Wildlife Art by Robert Bateman, Saint Louis Zoo, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Runs through October 31. • Nanjing Style: Photographs from our Sister City, International

Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30. • Thomas Cole’s Voyage of Life Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 20. • Beyond Bosch: The Afterlife of a Renaissance Master in Print Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 19. • State of Deception: The Power o f N a z i P ro p a g a n d a E x h i b i t , Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through September 7. • Currents 110: Mariam Ghani Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through July 12. • Creatures Great and Small: Animals in Japanese Art Exhibit, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through August 30. • Train: Picasso at the Wheel Summer Tour 2015 w/The Fray, Matt Nathanson, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. • Words Like Daggers w/Alistair Hennessey, Monolith, Monogram Suitcase, Arborium, Inner Outline, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Denise Thimes, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. • Raekwon & Ghostface Killah w/Dillon Cooper, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Hidden Hospitals, Man Eating Tiger, Ocean Rivals, The Demo, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. • PettyCash Junction (Tribute

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews "Inside Out"

"Inside Out," the latest Pixar punch to the heart, navigates the labyrinth of a young girl's mind in an antic, candy-colored romp through childhood memory to arrive, finally, gloriously, at epiphany. By now it's a familiar Pixar trajectory from wackadoodle to waterworks: We know it's coming and we know there's nothing we can do about it. The wave of tender nostalgia is going to crash down and wash us — happy, misty-eyed saps — out to sea, maybe with Nemo and Dora swimming alongside. Those moments, sentimental and sublime, come in unlikely places: the sudden understanding of a forgotten toy, the astonished realization of a bitter food critic, the flashback of a grouchy old man. The epiphanies are almost invariably about giving into the natural course of life and time: An acceptance, a letting go. Part of the magic is that even when out in space or in a rat-run restaurant, Pixar films stay earthbound. What's most striking about "Inside Out" isn't its inside-thebrain gee-whiz design, but that it's probably Pixar's most directly human story yet: An 11-year-old girl, growing up. It's an event observed and subtly manipulated by a gaggle of voices in the head of young Riley: Joy (Amy Poehler), an effervescent, pixie-haired burst of positivity; Sadness (Phyllis Smith), a blue-tinged, bespectacled mope; Anger (Lewis Black), a red block of fury; Fear (Bill Hader), a perpetually nervous squiggle; and Disgust (Mindy Kaling), a snobbish socialite. From inside the "headquarters" of her head, the quintet have all watched Riley (Kaitlyn Dias) compile personalityforming memories, each of which rolls into headquarters like a glowing pinball, to be filed away accordingly in places like long-term memories or the more central "core memories." Things begin going haywire when Riley and her parents (Diane Lane, Kyle MacLachlan) move from Minnesota — the scene of her idyllic, hockey-playing youth — to a rundown San Francisco town house. Sadness begins creeping into her core memories, jeopardizing Joy's previously unchallenged sunny supremacy. RATED: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America for "mild thematic elements and some action." RUNNING TIME: 95 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out four.

"Infinitely Polar Bear"

In 1978, when writer-director Maya Forbes was 10 years old, her mother went away to graduate school, leaving Forbes and her little sister in the care of their mentally ill dad. The girls, and even their mom, didn't fully understand his diagnosis of bipolar disorder. Doctors still called it manic-depression in those days. Dad was unable to work, so while mom pursued studies that would improve the family's financial lot, he spent a year and a half raising their daughters in his own unconventional way. Forbes draws on her childhood for her directorial debut, "Infinitely Polar Bear," a quiet, personal film that plays as a cinematic love letter to her dad. It may be overly ambitious, aiming to make race and gender secondary themes while depicting the toll mental illness can take on a family, but succeeds with compelling performances and a deeply heartfelt story about the fatherdaughter bond. Cam Stuart (Mark Ruffalo) is crazy about his family, and also just a little crazy. He struggles with bipolar disorder, which his youngest daughter mistakenly calls "polar bear." Wife Maggie (Zoe Saldana) still believes he's a capable

parent, even after a mental breakdown lands him in the hospital. She leaves him in charge of their young daughters, hoping the daily routine of making meals and taking them to school will provide healthy structure to his life. The novelty wears off quickly for 10-year-old Amelia and 8-year-old Faith. They're embarrassed by their dad — he can be overly outgoing and oblivious when others are uncomfortable — and ashamed of their apartment, where clothes, clutter and his half-finished projects cover every surface. But there are upsides to Cam's ways. He helps his daughters make friends when he spontaneously rallies the neighborhood kids into a basketball game, and he stays up all night making an elaborate, last-minute costume for Faith's pageant. The girls begin to understand his fragility, and the caretaking becomes reciprocal. R AT E D : R f o r l a n g u a g e b y t h e M o t i o n P i c t u re Association of America. RUNNING TIME: 88 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Ted 2"

"Ted 2" asks a question that we never needed, or particularly wanted, to know the answer to: Is Ted, the magical, foul-mouthed, pot-smoking teddy bear, a person in the eyes of the law? While it's unfair to judge a comedy simply for a ridiculous premise, here, it also happens to be the unlikely killer of the overstuffed "Ted 2." And resolution does not come quickly enough in this nearly two-hour rumination on civil rights and abject stupidity. P a r t o f t h e c h a r m o f " Te d , " w r i t e r- d i re c t o r S e t h MacFarlane's better-than-it-should-have-been story of a grown man and his sentient stuffed animal, was how unaffectedly it treated its talking teddy. Ted just is. No one thinks too hard about the why of it. Combining that silly foundation with Mark Wahlberg's endearingly dopey intensity was a stroke of brilliance. The movie was allowed to only be about their friendship, and it worked. Making a sequel to an original comedy is always a tough game, though. More often than not, the desire to please fans and recreate the magic of the first produces nothing more than an exaggerated rehash. I n a n a d m i r a b l e e ff o r t t o g o a d i ff e re n t ro u t e , MacFarlane has instead done something hopelessly bizarre: He's given his film too much sincerity and story, and it practically crushes whatever fun does exist. This time, we meet up with Ted (voiced again by MacFarlane) at his wedding to fellow grocery store clerk and gum-smacking bombshell Tami-Lynn (Jessica Barth). Their newlywed bliss soon curdles and they decide to have a baby to save the marriage. R AT E D : R b y t h e M o t i o n P i c t u r e A s s o c i a t i o n of America for "crude and sexual content, pervasive language, and some drug use." RUNNINT TIME: 115 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.

"The Little Death"

I come to praise the portmanteau. Anthologies, omnibuses, whatever you want to call them: Those cinematic conglomerations of disconnected or slightly interwoven stories are what I'm talking about. As a storytelling tradition, it stretches back beyond "The Canterbury Tales," and runs through "Pulp Fiction." The latest is "The Little Death," an Australian series of sex fetish fables. The portmanteau is often good fun because it's happily free

of conventional structure. Many great directors have tried their hand in them, from Francis Ford Coppola ("New York Stories") to Robert Altman ("Short Cuts," ''Nashville"), and Roberto Rossellini ("L'Amore") to Eric Rohmer ("Six in Paris"). When portmanteaus work, they have an internal rhythm of their own, like the time zone-skipping clocks of Jim Jarmusch's "Night on Earth." Hopscotching from tale to tale, they can feel like dreams (Powell and Pressburger's mesmerizing "Tales of Hoffman") or mimic day-dreamed nightmares (Preston Sturges' hysterical "Unfaithfully Yours"). In others, the poetic brevity of their tales (Wayne Wong and Paul Auster's "Smoke") take on the feeling of a good short story collection. Lately, anthologies have seemingly grown in popularity on all kinds of screens, including TV's "True Detective" and "Black Mirror," and the Argentinian, Oscar-nominated movie of extreme revenge vignettes, "Wild Tales." The current appeal probably owes something to our digitally scrambled minds; author Alissa Quart dubbed multi-linear movies "hyperlink cinema." RATED: nrated by the MPAA. The film's language, violence and sex would likely merit an R-rating. RUNNING TIME: 97 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Max"

It's officially summer. What better time for a heartwarming caper movie about a troubled but noble Texas teen, his troubled but noble dog, and those crazy mean gun smugglers they tangle with? Yes, we said crazy mean gun smugglers. Mexican cartels, too. If that doesn't sound like normal PG-rated fare to you, well, you're right, there's nothing too normal about "Max." Billed as a family adventure, this movie is probably best described as a mix of "Lassie" and "No Country for Old Men." It's like they invited the Coen brothers — or maybe Quentin Tarantino — to script a few scenes of a "Dora the Explorer" episode. We could go on with the analogies, but let's just say that there are still some people who'll appreciate "Max," directed and co-written by Boaz Yakin, because they love dogs, and thus any film about a good dog is a worthwhile endeavor. And the dog IS good. But beware: This is No Movie for Little Kids. We begin in Afghanistan, where Max (a Belgian Malinois, actually played by four pooches) is a highly trained military dog, performing risky searches alongside his devoted handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott. We see Max singlehandedly locate a Taliban weapons cache in a secret compartment in a home. But then tragedy strikes, and Kyle is killed. Back in Texas, the Wincott family — Mom Pamela (Lauren Graham, totally underused), Dad Ray (Thomas Haden Church) and teenager Justin (Josh Wiggins) — are grieving at the funeral when they meet Max, who, heartbreakingly, knows his boss is in the coffin. Max, understandably, is suffering from trauma, and is hard to handle. He only seems calm around Justin; he senses the boy is Kyle's brother. The family brings the dog home. At first, Justin, sensitively portrayed by the sweet-faced, soulful Wiggins, wants no part of training a dog. He's obsessed with video games, and resentful of his father, who he feels has always favored hero Kyle. He'd rather stay in his room than manage a growling canine. But the movie dispenses with all that pretty quickly. Soon, Justin and Max are fast friends, nursing each other through tough times. Spicing things up a bit is a love interest for Justin, the plucky Carmen (Mia Xitlali), cousin of Justin's buddy Chuy (Dejon LaQuake), a typical movie best bud whose every line is, like, yo, more clichéd than the next. RATED: PG by the Motion Picture Association of America "for action violence, peril, brief language and some thematic elements." RUNNING TIME: 111 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.

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Marathon Man Local man completes races in all 50 states

said. “I’m the one who helped you.” It belonged to Claudia Zulejkic.. Garcia gave her a big hug. Then he introduced her to his girlfriend, Paula Birke. Claudia, he later learned, had finished a half an hour or so behind him. They’re friends to this day. “I’ll never forget that.”

By STEVE HORRELL Of The Edge Jorge Garcia was a good 10 miles up Pike’s Peak when he noticed the runner up ahead lose his footing. On his tumble down, the runner made a desperate grab for Garcia’s leg. “He didn’t want to bring me down, it was just his natural instinct ,” Garcia said in a recent interview nine months after a grueling Pike’s Peak Marathon. “He grabbed my leg and tripped me, and I turned around and went down, and hit my head on this big rock. Ever since his first marathon in April of 2006, Garcia has been on the run. He has run a marathon now in every state, nailing down No. 50 with the Long Island Marathon on May 3. That one meant the world to him, as close as the course was to the mean streets of Newark, and the neighborhood where his mother, Alicia Casteneda, was axed down by an angry relative. It was also a place that damn near sucked the life out of Jorge and his kid brother. But running is a huge par of Jorge Garcia’s life. His mantra now is “Nothing is Ever Done Alone,” his way of acknowledging that hundreds of people have helped him climb out of a wretched childhood and into a world of long-distance running, professional respectability and doting fatherhood. And as if 26.2 milers weren’t enough, last year Garcia knocked out a 100-mile race through a Southern Nevada desert. His plans included a marathon on each continent, which means he’ll be running past coffee and banana plantations near Kilimanjaro and seals and penguins at the Antarctica Marathon. But he readily concedes that Round One of last summer ’s Pike’s Peak Marathon went to the mountain. The race begins at City Hall in Manitou Springs, six miles west of Colorado Springs. Runners scrambled up the east face of the 14,115 foot Pike’s Peak, on a narrow, winding trail that alternates between gravel, rocks and dirt, according to a somewhat alarming course description on the Pike’s Peak Marathon’s web site. “However, there are no exposed ledges, so there is little danger of failing off the trail?” the site offers encouragingly. The first three miles are very steep, and oxygen levels thin out as the altitude rises. At the moment the tumbling runner grabbed his leg, Garcia estimates he was half mile from the summit. That meant he was less than half way home, since he would have to turn around and run back down the mountain to reach the finish line. “Running is a little scary,” Garcia says. “It’s very narrow. You take the wrong steps and you could trip.” The blow to the head knocked him out. Garcia awakened with a bloodied jersey and what he thought might be a concussion. But then a female runner stopped and grabbed him by the arm. “Don’t give up . . unless you’re really hurt,” she said. She went with him to the top and then disappeared as medics took over. They encouraged him to drop

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Jorge Garcia flashes a thumbs up while running the Boston Marathon. out, something Garcia resisted. One of them brought over an oxygen mask with the warning that by using it he would be disqualified from the race. Then the questions began: Who’s the president? What day is it? They seemed ready disqualify him when he finally got a question he could answer: Where are you from? The logical response, being as far from his hometown of Glen Carbon as he was, seemed to him to be “St. Louis.” But his bib read “Glen Carbon,” and Garcia says he was moments from getting the oxygen when a

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friend – a colleague named Tom Richter who ran with him on the Michelob Ultra team back home poked his head into the room to see what the commotion was all about. It was serendipity, Garcia says now. One of so many serendipitous moments that have helped lift him up and out of desperate circumstances. When the medics quizzed Richter about Garcia’s hometown, Richter answered ”Glen Carbon, Illinois.” Ric hte r p ro mis e d the me he would stick by his friend to the finish line. Along the way there were two

falls, both minor. A wary Richter prodded him down the trail as fast as he dared, Garcia, the faster runner passed. But 20 feet from the finish line he stopped and looked back. “I was waiting for Tom. There was no way we were not going to cross the finish line together,” Garcia said. “We got our medals, and gave each other a big hug.” Later, at the medic tent, Garcia encountered another serendipitous moment. It happened, he says, when he plopped down on a chair and leaned his head back. “You made it!” a female voice

Jorge Garcia ran his first marathon on a bet. Birke had run a half marathon – 13.1 miles – in 2 hours and 7 minutes, and at the time Garcia wondered whether he might be able to run a full marathon himself, and just double her time. You can, she told him, if you put in the training. A friend of theirs was skeptical and wagered that he would not even make through the half. “You gotta respect the distance,” she told him. “Like a dummy, I went out there and did all the rookie mistakes,’ he says now. “I struggled the whole marathon,” finishing in 4 hours and 14 minutes. “It was only by the grace of God that I finished,” he says. “I tell people now, don’t do what I did.” After that, the marathons came relatively slowly. The first 14 took him seven years to complete, and the remaining 36 took three. But running was giving him purpose. In Newark, you ran because there was always something to run from, Now the reasons are better – the memory of his slain mother, his family, younger, aspiring runners who see his example. At Long Island, the adrenaline was flowing, and he crossed the finish line with his fifth fastest time ever. But he hadn’t really trained for it. In fact, his last marathon had been nearly three months before in South Carolina. “People like me need to run,” he says. Someone asked whether he might be interested in running a hundred-miler, the Jackpot Ultra Running Festival, Feb. 14, in Henderson, Nev. His longest before that had been a 31-miler, and that seemed enough. Still, his friends were persistent: a half dozen or so ultra marathoners paid him a visit one day and en cour aged h im to enter th e 12-mile race and then see how far he could take it beyond that. Ultimately, he committed to the hundred mile race. Garcia’s friends began running with him at night, encouraging him to tackle longer distances. His first really long run was a 50 miler, then a personal best. A 70-miler followed. His pace was quickening. His times dropped. In February he went out to Las Vegas. The event was held 10 miles away in the Nevada desert. At night temperatures were frigid; by day they were scorching. To help keep from dehydrating during the race, Garcia wrapped an ice-watersoaked chamois cloth around his neck that Birke and a friend had gone out and bought for him. To prevent his ears from burning roasting, they brought him a running cap with ears. The race began at 9 a.m. Continued on Page 5

People Garcia Continued from Page 4 Garcia ran through day, through the night, and into the next m o r n i n g , f i n i s h i n g a ro u n d 1 p.m. the next day. At times, like t h e o t h e r ru n n e r s , h e c a u g h t himself “sleep-running.” There were pacers on hand to urge the runners on but they also had their eyes on runners who could be becoming exhausted and delirious in the heat. Like other ultra-marathoners, Garcia says the physical demands paled compared to the mental fatigue. At times he was a zombie running in the desert night, breaking only for a 10-minute cat nap. “If you fell asleep, you wouldn’t get up.” ••• B e f o re J o rg e G a rc i a s t a r t e d running marathons and beyond, he had to be saved by the U.S. Marines. Today he is 40 years old and working for Boeing, ensuring that contracts for the F/A 18 fighter jets and others comply with government specs. But after his mother ’s death, in 1980, the lives of Jorge and his brother were adrift. He was 7 years old. The murder happened in Newark, N.J. To s a y t h a t t h e e n s u i n g years were difficult is an understatement. There were gangs, and things that happened on the streets of the city that kids should see, he says. There were five high schools in four years. “I didn’t have a permanent address,” he says now. “I didn’t have a future. I thought college was for rich people, and, quite frankly, I probably would have failed at it.” But during his senior year in high school, a Marine recruiter showed up, and he jumped at the opportunity. Garcia signed an open contract, and wound up in artillery. It was tough, he says, but he got to see the world and the Marines offered much-needed structure for his life. And there was running. During the three-mile group runs in boot camp, he learned that running was something he was good at. After his four-year stint was up, he went to New Jersey and his best friend at boot camp came to Granite City. That’s where Garcia eventually wound up. The year was 1996. F o r t u n a t e l y, G a r c i a h a d the GI Bill, which he used to enroll at SIUE. And because he was 21 years old at the time, procrastination was not an option. He was placed in SIUE’s family housing apartments and put in touch with Chris Nance, who was then a senior and SIUE’s student body president. M o r e i m p o r t a n t l y, N a n c e was also a former military man himself. “You do not party like you’re 18 years old,” Nance told him. “You do not do all that crazy stuff.” Nance took Garcia under his wing, showing him around campus and introducing him to his own set of friends, most of whom were seniors. When Garcia learned that Nance was studying International Business, he went straight to his advisor and told him he would be declaring his major in International Business as well. “I didn’t know what it

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Surrounded by supporters, Jorge Garcia celebrates the completion of the Long Island Marathon, which gives him the distinction of having run marathons in all 50 states. meant. It just sounded cool,’ he says now. Nance helped get him an on-campus job working at SIUE’s Regional Research and D e v e l o p m e n t C e n t e r. G a r c i a was employed there as a student worker under Dr. Charles Koffren from 1997 through 2001. As an undergrad, Garcia also helped start the Latin Awareness Student Organization. From the first meeting, which attracted a handful of students, the meetings mushroomed in a couple of years to 50 or 60. And to Garcia’s surprise, he began enjoying SIUE so much that he eventually went on to get an MBA there. Garcia says he deeply appreciates what the Marines did for his life. Ditto for SIUE. “It’s like branches in a tree,” he said recently. “There are so many people that came into my life. So now I try to help people.” One way he is doing that is by serving as a pacer for other marathoners. It has tuned out to be one of the most rewarding things he has ever done. “It’s a lot of fun,” he says. “Your job is to get their mind off the race and get them to finish at whatever

time has been agreed upon.” Whether he is pacing other runners or running his own marathons, Garcia thinks about people who have helped him along the way in life. His mother. His aunt, a big-hearted woman w h o a l l o w e d G a rc i a a n d h i s brother to stay with her in a c ro w d e d , o n e - b e d ro o m ro o m a p a r t m e n t f o r s e v e r a l c ru c i a l years in his life. Chris Nance. Dr. Koffren. And Nevaeh – “heaven” spelled backwards – an autistic 9-year-old girl he met through Big Brothers/ Big Sisters. Recently he pushed Nevaeh in a stroller the entire length – 13.1 miles - of a half marathon in Osteen, Fla. Birke, Garcia and his two girls wound up spending three days with her in Florida. “I think it all made me stronger,” he says of the people in his life. “I don’t know. I think everything happens for a reason. I live my life happy. I’m thankful for everybody who has opened doors for me. That’s why today, anything I can do for people, I’m your guy.” And he actually loves running. Often runs for the sheer joy of it, in fact. Long runs. Short runs.

Slow runs. Ripping through the area’s maze of biking and walking trails, or simply running down the streets and paths of Edwardsville and Glen Carbon with his friends at RunWell, the running store in Edwardsville. “It feels great and I want to share that feeling with others,” he writes on his Facebook page. “I enjoy training to push the limits and complete a variety of running goals to inspire others to experience what can be accomplished on two feet.” But more important than the competition, he says, is his ability to inspire non-runners and runners alike “to do what they think is impossible. These are far more important to me than competing against runners, the clock, or even myself.” He has more than 700 “friends” on his Facebook page, where he is encouraging followers to vote for him in a Runner ’s World Magazine Cover Search Contest. So far it has gone well done. He recently passed his earlier goal of gathering 8,699 votes and soon he will be setting a new goal. People are permitted to vote once each day. On July 27, the magazine will

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announce 100 semifinalists; the 10 finalists will be announced on Aug. 19; and on Oct. 29 the cover winners will be announced. Still, votes comprise only 10 percent of the criteria, he was told. The approximate retail value of the prize is about $3,700 which includes an expense paid trip to New York City from Oct. 29 t o N o v. 1 f o r a p p e a r a n c e s i n connection with the contest, including an appearance on the Today Show. “If we win, everything goes to charity,” he says. “I’m not doing this for the winnings. And just because you’re popular doesn’t mean you will win. The fact that we’re in the Top 10 means we’ve already won.” The goal now is to run a marathon on each continent. If he qualifies for it, the first will be the Madrid Rock and Roll Marathon. The most challenging may well be Antarctica. Garcia and the others will be wearing goggles to ward off frostbite, and spikes to avoid slipping. “That one’s not for time,” he says. “It’s something where you’re trying to cover the distance and be safe about it.”

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This photo provided by Warner Bros. Pictures shows, Josh Wiggins, left, as Justin Wincott, and Max, in "Max."

A heartwarming summer movie By JOCELYN NOVECK Associated Press It's officially summer. What better time for a heartwarming caper movie about a troubled but noble Texas teen, his troubled but noble dog, and those crazy mean gun smugglers they tangle with? Yes, we said crazy mean gun smugglers. Mexican cartels, too. If that doesn't sound like normal PG-rated fare to you, well, you're right, there's nothing too normal about "Max." Billed as a family adventure, this movie is probably best described as a mix of "Lassie" and "No Country for Old Men." It's like they invited the Coen brothers — or maybe Quentin Tarantino — to script a few scenes of a "Dora the Explorer"

episode. We could go on with the analogies, but let's just say that there are still some people who'll appreciate "Max," directed and co-written by Boaz Yakin, because they love dogs, and thus any film about a good dog is a worthwhile endeavor. And the dog IS good. But beware: This is No Movie for Little Kids. We begin in Afghanistan, where Max (a Belgian Malinois, actually played by four pooches) is a highly trained military dog, performing risky searches alongside his devoted handler, U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott. We see Max singlehandedly locate a Taliban weapons cache in a secret compartment in a home. But then tragedy strikes, and Kyle is killed. Back in Texas, the Wincott family — Mom

Pamela (Lauren Graham, totally underused), Dad Ray (Thomas Haden Church) and teenager Justin (Josh Wiggins) — are grieving at the funeral when they meet Max, who, heartbreakingly, knows his boss is in the coffin. Max, understandably, is suffering from trauma, and is hard to handle. He only seems calm around Justin; he senses the boy is Kyle's brother. The family brings the dog home. At first, Justin, sensitively portrayed by the sweet-faced, soulful Wiggins, wants no part of training a dog. He's obsessed with video games, and resentful of his father, who he feels has always favored hero Kyle. He'd rather stay in his room than manage a growling canine. But the movie dispenses with all that pretty quickly. Soon, Justin and Max are fast friends, nursing

each other through tough times. Spicing things up a bit is a love interest for Justin, the plucky Carmen (Mia Xitlali), cousin of Justin's buddy Chuy (Dejon LaQuake), a typical movie best bud whose every line is, like, yo, more clichéd than the next. And then things get really strange. Trouble comes in the form of Tyler Harne (Luke Kleintank), Kyle's childhood buddy and fellow Marine, back from Afghanistan. We already knew that Tyler was up to some nefarious activity in the war zone, involving disappearing guns, but we learn the true nature of his troublesome dealings when he's back home, and hitting up Ray for a job. As in many kid movies, the kid understands what's going on a lot quicker than the parents.

"The Little Death" a working portmanteau By JAKE COYLE Associated Press I come to praise the portmanteau. Anthologies, omnibuses, whatever you want to call them: Those cinematic conglomerations of disconnected or slightly interwoven s t o r i e s a re w h a t I ' m t a l k i n g about. As a storytelling tradition, it stretches back beyond "The Canterbury Tales," and runs through "Pulp Fiction." The latest is "The Little Death," an Australian series of sex fetish fables. The portmanteau is often good fun because it's happily free of conventional structure. Many great directors have tried their hand in them, from Francis Ford Coppola ("New York Stories") to Robert Altman ("Short Cuts," ''Nashville"), and Roberto Rossellini ("L'Amore") to Eric Rohmer ("Six in Paris").

When portmanteaus work, they have an internal rhythm of their own, like the time zoneskipping clocks of Jim Jarmusch's "Night on Earth." Hopscotching from tale to tale, they can feel like dreams (Powell and Pressburger's mesmerizing "Tales of Hoffman") or mimic day-dreamed nightmares (Preston Sturges' hysterical "Unfaithfully Yours"). In others, the poetic brevity of their tales (Wayne Wong and Paul Auster's "Smoke") take on the feeling of a good short story collection. L a t e l y, a n t h o l o g i e s h a v e seemingly grown in popularity on all kinds of screens, including TV's "True Detective" and "Black Mirror," and the Argentinian, Oscar-nominated movie of extreme revenge vignettes, "Wild Tales." T h e c u r re n t a p p e a l p ro b a b l y owes something to our digitally

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scrambled minds; author Alissa Quart dubbed multi-linear movies "hyperlink cinema." One of the most remarkable recent entries was Leos Carax's electrically zany romp "Holy Motors." Carax said his tale of an actor who reinvents himself scene to scene throughout a day in Paris was really about human relationships in the age of the Internet. "The Little Death," while frequently funny and sometimes perhaps offensive in the darkness of its humor, has the misfortune of following the recent release of Roy Andersson's "A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence." The deadpan existentialism of Anderson's Scandinavian humor, spread out across dozens of absurdist short scenes, makes "The Little Death" look downright sitcomish.

That's not such a bad thing. Australian writer-director Josh Lawson's slickly made debut is a collection of stories about Aussie suburbanite couples and the trouble that comes from either pursuing or hiding an unusual sexual desire. One woman (Kate box) gets off on her husband (Patrick Brammall) crying, and goes to great lengths to get him weepy, including fake kidnapping his dog. At his father's funeral, she can barely contain herself. The role-playing recommended by a therapist to a couple (Kate Mulvany and Damon Herriman of "Justified") brings on an unlikely epiphany for the boyfriend: He's an actor. Soon, he's dressing as a Southern Civil War general and criticizing his girlfriend for breaking character. Another woman (Bojana

Novakovic) wants her boyfriend (Lawson) to rape her. He initially misunderstands, thinking she asked him to "rate her." ''Babe, you're a 10!" he responds. This story line, along with another chapter dealing with a husband aroused by his sleeping wife, will surely lose some viewers who would rather not see even pretend rape made a punchline. But the light, comic tone of "The Little Death," which takes its name from a nickname for orgasm, is generally free of judgment. Here is rueful empathy for those under the helpless sway of some very peculiar tastes. When a registered sex offender (Kim Gyngell) visits each couple (connected, it would seem, by the same Sydney neighborhood) to make his legally obliged introduction, he usually appears the less disturbed one.

People People planner Walk to the Wharf programs planned for summer Residents, downtown workers, families and tourists a re e n c o u r a g e d t o j o i n G re a t Rivers Greenway and “Walk to the Wharf” every Thursday this summer, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., for a chance to listen to live music, participate in a variety of activities and eat lunch on the mighty Mississippi. Stroll past the Old Cathedral, through the Arch Grounds and to the newly reopened Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard for fresh air, tunes and food from a variety of local food trucks. The event will feature different live music and food trucks every week. For more information about the event and the food and entertainment lineup each week, visit www.greatriversgreenway. org.

Edison’s to host Classic Car Cruise series Edison’s Entertainment Complex has teamed up with the Piston Pushers Car Club for a series of classic car cruises this summer. The next cruise is Saturday, July 25, and cruises will be held i n E d i s o n ’ s p a r k i n g l o t f ro m 6-9pm on the fourth Saturday of every month through October. All cruises are free and open to the public, and a live DJ will be spinning tunes all night. Classic car owners are invited to show up, show off their vehicles, and join the cruise each month. Edison’s full-service bar a n d re s t a u r a n t w i l l b e o p e n , and light refreshments will be a v a i l a b l e f o r p u rc h a s e i n t h e parking lot. M e m b e r s o f t h e p u b l i c a re encouraged to check out the cars and then enjoy Edison’s bowling, laser tag, and arcade attractions. “ We ’ r e a l w a y s l o o k i n g f o r new ways to build excitement through special events that appeal to all ages,” said Edison’s CEO and managing partner Matt McSparin. “There are truly some impressive classic vehicles that will be here and we hope the community enjoys the opportunity to be a part of these events,” continued McSparin. Here is the full schedule of classic car cruises at Edison’s: • July 25 • August 22 • September 26 • October 24 Edison’s Entertainment Complex is located at 2477 S. State Route 157 in Edwardsville. To learn more about the event, v i s i t w w w. e d i s o n s f u n . c o m , e-mail info@edisonsfun.com, or call (618) 307-9020.

DuQuoin State Fair to host Ford, Adkins S t a t e F a i r M a n a g e r, P a t r i c k Buchen announced recently the first of many entertainment acts for the upcoming 2015 DuQuoin

State Fair. O n S a t u r d a y, A u g u s t 2 9 t h Colt Ford brings a unique blend of country and hip-hop to the Grandstand stage. A one-time pro golfer turned s i n g e r - s o n g w r i t e r, C o l t F o r d has found a growing fan base t h a n k s t o s o ngs like “Driv in’ Around Song,” “Crank It Up,” and musical collaborations with country music superstars like Keith Urban, and Justin Moore. Ford also helped pen hits for Jason Aldean (“Dirt Road Anthem”) and Brantley Gilbert (“Country Must be Country Wide”). On Sunday, August 30th Trace Adkins will perform for fairgoers on the Grandstand stage. Best known for his songs “Ladies Love Country Boys,” and “You’re Gonna Miss This,” Trace Adkins has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold over 10 million albums. Adkins is a proud spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Program and American Red Crossor whom he raised over $1.5 million dollars as winner

of NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. Ticket prices for Saturday’s show will range from $15-$20, and tickets for Sunday’s show will range from $20-$25. “The DuQuoin State Fair staff is committed to bringing in quality acts to the Grandstand stage,” said Buchen. “Colt Ford and Trace Adkins are big names in country music, and tickets to their shows at o t h e r re g i o n a l v e n u e s w o u l d likely be double the price of a show here in DuQuoin. We are very excited to offer this quality of performance and this amazing savings to fairgoers.” Tickets for these shows will go on sale later this summer. Look for more DuQuoin State Fair announcements in the weeks and months ahead. The DuQuoin State Fair runs August 28-September 7th.

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People planner Illinois State Fair music lineup announced Rock/Pop group The Fray will make a stop in Springfield this August to perform their charttopping hits at the 2015 Illinois State Fair. The Denver-based foursome struck a chord with audiences, selling over four million albums and 20 million singles worldwide. Their hit songs include, "You Found Me," "How to Save a Life," and "Over My Head (Cable Car)." Opening for The Fray on Thursday, August 20th will be Andy Grammer. With hits like "Keep Your Head Up," and "Fine By Me," Grammer is the first male pop star since John Mayer to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles. The two songs sold more than 1.5 million downloads combined. Also performing at the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be the rock groups Meatloaf, Styx, and Te s l a . M e a t l o a f , b e s t k n o w n for his songs, "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," and "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)," will headline the concert on Wednesday, August 19th.

"The 2015 grandstand line-up is starting to take shape, and has a ton of variety to offer fairgoers," said Ag Director Philip Nelson. "When you look at this line-up you'll notice there's something for everyone both young and old, and we're not done yet! We've got more grandstand announcements in the works. I think the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be one fairgoers will remember for years to come." The State Fair Office is selling tickets for these shows weekdays between the hours of 9am and 3pm. P r i c e s f o r t h e We d n e s d a y, August 19th show featuring Meatloaf, Styx, and Tesla will range from $50 for VIP tickets to $28 for Tier 3 seats. Prices for the Thursday, August 20th show featuring The Fray with Andy Grammer will range from $37 for VIP tickets to $15 for Tier 3 seats. Also new this year is the Country Concert Blowout package featuring Justin Moore, Rascal Flatts and Hank Williams Jr. That package can be purchased by phone at (217) 782-1979 or in person at the State Fair Office. The package includes one track ticket and a gate admission for each show for just $99. The following individual tickets

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The Nazi Party developed a sophisticated propaganda machine that deftly spread lies about its political opponents, Jews, and the need to justify war. But Nazi propaganda was much more complex than that. For the Nazis to achieve power and pursue their racial policies and expansionist war efforts, a much more nuanced picture had to be painted—one that would appeal to broad swaths of the population, not just a fanatical extreme. Featuring rarely seen artifacts, State of Deception: The Power of Nazi Propaganda draws visitors into a rich multimedia environment vividly illustrating the insidious allure of much of Nazi propaganda. The exhibition opens at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park on April 11, 2015 and will be on display through September 7, 2015. “Adolf Hitler was an avid student of propaganda and borrowed techniques from the Allies in World War I, his Socialist and Communist rivals, the Italian Fascist Party, as well as modern advertising,” says exhibition curator Steven Luckert. “Drawing upon these models, he successfully marketed the Nazi Party, its ideology, and himself to the German people.” The exhibition reveals how shortly after World War I, the Nazi Party began to transform itself from an obscure, extremist group into the largest political party in democratic Germany. Hitler early on recognized how propaganda, combined with the use of terror, could help his radical party gain mass support and votes. He personally adapted the ancient symbol of the swastika and the emotive colors of red, black, and white to create the movement’s flag. In doing so, Hitler established a potent visual identity that has branded the Nazi Party ever since. After seizing power, the Nazi Party took over all communications in Germany. It marshaled the state’s resources to consolidate power and relentlessly promote its vision of a “racially pure,” utopian Germany that needed to defend itself from those who would destroy it. Jews were cast as the primary enemies, but others, including Roma, homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and mentally and physically disabled persons, were also portrayed as threats to the “national community.” As Germany pushed the world into war, Nazi propaganda rationalized Germany’s territorial expansion as selfdefense. Jews were depicted as agents of disease and corruption. The Nazis’ actions against them, in Germany and occupied countries, were promoted as necessary measures to protect the population at large. Admission to State of Deception is free. The Missouri History Museum has been active in the St. Louis community since 1866. Founding members established the organization “for the purpose of saving from oblivion the early history of the city and state.” Today, the Missouri History Museum seeks to deepen the understanding of past choices, present circumstances, and future possibilities; strengthen the bonds of the community; and facilitate solutions to common problems. Due to its innovative approach to public service, the Missouri History Museum was the first recipient of the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Award for Museum Services in 1994. The Missouri History Museum offers programs and outreach services, including traveling exhibitions; tours; theatrical and musical presentations; programs for school classes and youth groups; family festivals; special events; workshops; and lectures.

The Hillsboro 2000 & Beyond committee is excited to announce the lineup for the 6th Annual Summer Concert Series sponsored by Roger Jennings, Consolidated Communications and Patton Mining. The series is held in Sherwood Forest Campgrounds on the bluegrass stage located at 920 City Lake Road in Hillsboro, IL June through August. The lineup has been secured and the committee is bringing top-notch regional talent to the area. This summer’s series is expected to be the biggest yet as the talent has played to sell out crowds in major cities and music festivals. July 4 – Funky Butt Brass Band (New Orleans Style Brass) St. Louis, MO Funkybuttbrassband.com Due to a rainout last season we’re bringing the FBBB back to wow the holiday crowd! The FBBB takes classic New Orleans brass tunes and gives them a twist, in the style of Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rebirth and Bonerama. But don’t be surprised if you also hear some Motown, Southern rock, Memphis soul, Chicago blues and St. Louis R&B in the mix. The band was named Best Funk/Soul Band at the Riverfront Times Music Awards for the fourth straight year. They have played such festivals as Roots N Blues N BBQ, Blissfest, Taste of St. Louis, Gumbo Ya Ya and the Big Muddy Blues Festival. And Funky Butt Brass Band has shared the stage with some legendary Louisiana artists, including Dr. John, Rebirth Brass Band, Bonerama, Chubby Carrier and Big Sam’s Funky Nation. July 17 – Old Capitol Square Dance Club (County, Rock n Roll, Soul, Blues) Vandalia, IL Old Capital Square Dance Club plays a combination of mostly their original songs and occasionally a cover of artists such as Hank Williams, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, The Band, George Jones, Merle Haggard, The Byrds and more! Some evenings include an additional fiddle and lap steel player as well as their beloved friend and pianist, Tim Sullivan. With seven players combined, Old Capital Square Dance Club becomes The Old Capital Orchestra.

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lton is well known for its Gentle Giant, Free-Press Martyr, and some of the spookiest haunts in the nation. But the city is also home to some spectacularly historic churches which often are overlooked. The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau’s Steeple Chase Shuttle at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 11 provides the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with three of these treasured churches: Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Union Baptist Church, and First Presbyterian Church. The Old Cathedral, St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, is the first destination. Architect Thomas Walsh constructed this $35,000, Gothic style church of native limestone in 1855 after a fire destroyed St. Matthew’s Church. The steeples were replaced with steel after they were damaged by a windstorm in the 1950’s. “Christian Hill” received its name from the location of this church. The Bishop made his home here after Alton was made the headquarters of the Illinois Diocese. The first two Bishops were actually buried in a crypt below the main alter. Next stop is the Union Baptist Church, one of the oldest African American Churches in Illinois and part of the famed Underground Railroad. This Church was founded by freed slaves in 1836 and one of its founding members, John Anderson, worked as a pressman for Abolitionist Elijah Lovejoy. Originally organized in upper Alton at the home of Charles Edwards, services were held in various buildings until a simple structure was completed. A new building was constructed in 1854. The church occupied the second floor while the first floor was home to the first African American School in Alton. The church was forced to be sold when it fell on hard times in 1876. In 1902 Alton’s Mayor gave the church land across the street from its original location and renowned architect Lucas Pfeiffenberger built a new brick church with stained glass windows for $8,000. The final destination is the First Presbyterian Church. This church has history which dates back to Alton’s founder, Rufus Easton, in 1818. Easton’s clerk, Thomas Lippincott was sent out east to sell lots and came back an ordained Presbyterian Minister. Lippincott organized the congregation and original structure in 1831. Architect Theodore C. Link built the current church building in 1897 at a cost of $30,000. Link was also the architect for St. Louis Union Station and Monticello Seminary in Godfrey. Interestingly, the church bell, which was cast in Louisville, Ky. and had been used for three Presbyterian Churches, went missing when the former building was sold. It reappeared the following year at the location of the new church. Visitors to this majestic building can take in the breathtaking view of the church’s splendid stained glass and perhaps have the opportunity to hear the pipe organ. The shuttle departs from the Visitors Center at 200 Piasa St. and will return there at the end of the tour. The Steeple Chase Shuttle Tour begins at 10 a.m. Ticketholders are asked to arrive 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Tickets are $25 per person. Reservations may be made online at www.VisitAlton.com or by calling the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-800-258-6645.

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Music Tuning In Halen/Martin Christmas Concert rescheduled Due to a scheduling conflict, the David Halen, Peter Martin and Friends, “Celebrate the Holidays” concert originally scheduled at the Sheldon Concert Hall for December 2, 2015 at 8 p.m., has been rescheduled to December 9, 2015 at 8 p.m. Celebrate the season with St. Louis Symphony concertmaster David Halen and jazz pianist Peter Martin as they perform holiday favorites such as “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On an Open Fire)” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” as well as classics by Gershwin and more! Special guests include symphony violinist, and blossoming vocalist, Helen Kim. Tickets will go on sale, as scheduled, on August 8 at 10 a.m. via MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or at www.TheSheldon. org.

Celtic Woman returning to The Fox Celtic Woman's 10th Anniversary Tour will stop at The Fabulous Fox Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $102, $72, $42 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Global music sensation Celtic Woman brings its 10th Anniversary World Tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. This enchanting musical experience features Celtic Woman performing a treasure chest of traditional Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary pop songs, in the group’s distinctive signature style. The 10th Anniversary World Tour features four sublimely gifted Irish women - three angelic vocalists and a dazzling Celtic violinist - with a full band, plus the Anotas Choir, bagpipers, and Irish dancers all under the direction of Emmy®-nominated music producer David Downes. A true celebration of an incredible 10-year journey that has already captivated millions, don’t miss Celtic Woman live in concert! www.CelticWoman.com.

Chamber Music Society announces schedule The Chamber Music Society of St. Louis’ (CMSSL) 2015-16 season will take patrons on a musical trip around the world throughout their six event program. The season kicks off with “Made In The U.S.A” October 12th and 13th as part of the American Arts Experience – St. Louis celebration. CMSSL welcomes back renowned British conductor Nicholas McGegan for “Still Going Baroque” November 2nd and 3rd. McGegan previously taught at Washington University and has also appeared with the St. Louis Symphony. He currently serves as Music Director for San Francisco’s Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. 2015 ends with a tour of Europe with “Strings Attached” December 7th and 8th. The popular annual Valentine’s salute to romance and music returns with “All You Need Is Love Fest” February 8th and 9th, featuring Soprano Miran Halen. Top international composers are featured in “Around the World in 80 Minutes” March 14th and 15th and woodwinds take center stage in “Woodwind Chimes” April 11th and 12th. St. Louis Symphony former Associate Conductor David Loebel

will finish out the 7th season with an evening of “Hardcore Classics” from Mozart and Tchaikovsky May 2nd and 3rd. This event is a special addition to the series and available at a discount when a subscription package is purchased. CMSSL offers two performances of each program in the Sheldon Ballroom (3648 Washington Blvd., Grand Center, St. Louis, MO 63108) on Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm. Subscriptions are on sale now and information available online or by phone 314-941-6309. Single tickets will be released August 15, 2015. CMSSL performances are also part of the Concert Pass Collaborative discount program for students.

“The New Old Fashioned Tour” follows Straight No Chaser’s recently concluded “The Happy Hour Tour,” an epic 2014/2015 world trek which saw the group perform over 67 shows in the US alone, as well as dates in more than 15 countries, including Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Austria, Holland, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom for more than 200,000 paying fans. Additionally, Straight No Chaser is set to take part in one of their home state of Indiana’s greatest traditions, the singing of “(Back Home Again In) Indiana” prior to the start of the annual Indianapolis 500. The group – which was founded in 1996 at Indiana University Bloomington – will perform “(Back Home Again In) Indiana” during the pre-race festivities, taking on the honor following legendary entertainer Jim Nabors’s 2014 retirement after having performed the song live 35 times since 1972. The Indianapolis 500 Pre-Race Show airs live on ABC on May 24th at 12 Noon ET (check local listings). Straight No Chaser’s fourth fulllength release, 2013’s “Under the Influence” saw the renowned vocal group reimagining a selection of their all-time favorite songs alongside many of the superstar artists and undisputed music icons that made them famous. Produced by Mark Kibble (a founding member of the legendary a cappella group Take 6 and one of Straight No Chaser ’s primary influences), the album included unprecedented collaborations with some of popular music’s best and brightest – including Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Dolly Parton, Rob Thomas, Seal, Sara Bareilles, and Jason Mraz – as Straight No Chaser put their distinctive and inimitable spin on songs known and

Straight No Chaser to appear at The Fox Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced the release of their much-anticipated new album as well as details of a major North American tour. "The New Old Fashioned" – the world famous a cappella group’s fifth full-length release – arrives this October. Straight No Chaser will celebrate the album’s release with what will be their biggest headline tour to date. “The New Old Fashioned Tour” sets off on October 16th in Las Vegas at the MGM Casino’s David Copperfield Theatre and then continues into 2016, concluding with 2 dates in Hawaii (Honolulu and Maui) to ring in the New Year (see attached itinerary). The tour will stop at The Fox Theatre for a 7:30 p.m. show on Nov. 27. Tickets may be purchased at at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

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Australian Pink Floyd coming to St. Charles Acclaimed tribute band, The Australian Pink Floyd Show, today announced a North American tour kicking off on July 21 in Lewiston, New York at Artpark. The 30-plus date tour will take the world famous band to Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, Montreal, New Orleans and more. Led Zeppelin2 will join the tour as special guests. Selling 4 million tickets worldwide and described by The Times as "the Gold Standard" and The Daily Mirror as "The Kings of The Genre," The Australian Pink Floyd Show gave its first concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988. Since then, they have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmore's 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically-acclaimed tribute show has been astonishing audiences worldwide and their plans for North America are no different as their live shows will be packed with the greatest Pink Floyd hits ever. Striving to reproduce the Pink Floyd experience and bring new music to new audiences, the live show continues to include a stunning light and laser show, video animations, film projected onto a large circular screen

and other special effects. With 27 years of history, the world's biggest, best and greatest tribute band continues to delight audiences. Led Zeppelin2 - The Live Experience brings fans the excitement of Led Zeppelin "In Concert" by re-enacting the live improvisation and onstage interaction that earned Led Zeppelin their legendary status for performing. Rather than a "greatest hits" show, fans experience Zeppelin as Zeppelin would have played in front of an audience. The band has earned critical praise along the way with Chicago Sun Times proclaiming, "As good a Zep as Zep ever did back in the day." while the Dallas Observer says Led Zeppelin2 is "… the closest thing to seeing the real Led Zeppelin." TimeOut Chicago adds, "A lot of Zep tributes out there, but this one’s our favorite… its members fully immerse themselves in the musicianship and style of the four classic-rock heavyweights. That Yakuza howler Bruce Lamont does a mean Robert Plant is icing on the cake." A performance is scheduled Tuesday, August 4, at The Family Arena in St. Charles. Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office or online at www.metrotix.com. To charge by phone call MetroTix at 314-534-1111. For help purchasing accessible seating, please call The Family Arena ADA Hotline at 636-8964234.

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Music Tuning In & Roots Festival The Sheldon Concert Hall and KDHX come together once again to host the 4th Annual St. Louis Folk & Roots Festival September 25-27, 2015 in Grand Center. St. Louis’ premier folk festival will bring national and regional artists to St. Louis for a blend of old-time, bluegrass, country and folk music. The festival kicks off Friday night with a Ballroom concert at The Sheldon with The Tillers, Blind Boy Paxton and Anna & Elizabeth. The Cincinnati based band The Tillers bring a highintensity, percussive style to traditional bluegrass favorites. They are joined by special guests Blind Boy Paxton, a modern day songster who has been described as the living embodiment of a true old-time bluesman. Opening act Anna & Elizabeth bring a captivating mix of ballads, foot-stomping dance tunes, stories and visual art to the stage. The music continues Saturday night with festival headliner, the Sam Bush Band. Grammy Award winning multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush has reigned as one of bluegrass music's most revered string players for over 30 years. Co-founder of the genrebending New Grass Revival, Bush is an in-demand musician who has played with everyone from Emmylou Harris and Béla Fleck to Lyle Lovett and Garth Brooks. Special guests Finnders & Youngberg bring the classic songs of country swing and bluegrass into the 21st century with a contemporary take on timeless sounds. Additional festival activities will include a late-night Friday concert and Saturday night after-party at The Stage @ KDHX, Saturday daytime workshops and square dance, and the 5th Annual Fiddle Contest on Sunday at The Stage @ KDHX. Folk and Roots Festival Package: $60 includes Friday and Saturday night concerts at The Sheldon, a late-night Friday show at The Stage @ KDHX, Saturday daytime workshops and square dance, Saturday night after party concert at The Stage @ KDHX, and Sunday Old-Time Fiddle Contest. Call MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org to order tickets. Visit folkandrootsfestival.com for more information and a full festival schedule.

co-founder and bassist, Chris Squire. Few ensembles in the history of recorded music have individually or collectively had a larger imprint on pop culture than the members of Toto. As individuals, the band members can be heard on an astonishing 5000 albums that together amass a sales history of a half a billion albums. Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the performances with more than 200 Grammy nominations. With over 35 years together and thousands of credits and accolades to their names, Toto remains one of the top selling touring and recording acts in the world. They recently released their first new studio album in ten years – TOTO XIV which debuted last week Top 10 in nine countries around the world. Prior to the tour with Yes, Toto are embarking on a European headline arena tour with appearances at key festivals. The concert is scheduled Wednesday, August 19, 2 at The Family Arena in St. Charles. Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office or online at www. metrotix.com. Prices: $103 (Gold Circle), $88 (Floor), $68 (Lower Level), $43 (Upper Level) To charge by phone call MetroTix

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Symphony announces Family Concerts The St. Louis Symphony is pleased to announce its Family Concert line-up for the 2015-2016 season. Each performance is designed with family entertainment in mind with the season featuring collaborations with two of the city’s best known cultural institutions and Forest Park neighbors: the Saint Louis Zoo and Shakespeare Festival St. Louis. Sunday, October 25, 2015 at 3pm Hoot & Howl at Powell Following the success of its first partnership concert last season, the St. Louis Symphony is pleased to team up once again with the Saint Louis Zoo for some Halloween fun! This performance will feature classical music that goes boo, along with

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Yes, Toto to appear in St. Charles World-renowned recording artists, Yes and Toto, today announced they will join forces this summer for a co-headlining North American tour. Among the world’s most influential, ground-breaking, and respected progressive rock bands, Grammy Award winning Yes has sold nearly 40 million albums in a career that has so far spanned more than four decades. YES continues with its tradition of symphonic progressive rock that remains timelessly fresh and innovative. Since its founding in 1968, Yes has created much of rock history’s most important music, including iconic pieces like ‘Roundabout,’ 'Close to the Edge,’ ‘I’ve Seen All Good People,’ “Owner of a Lonely Heart,’ ‘Starship Trooper,’ and countless others. Its albums, including ‘Fragile,’ ‘Close to the Edge,’ ‘Tales from Topographic Oceans,’ and ‘90125,’ have been certified multi-platinum, doubleplatinum, platinum, and more by the RIAA. Yes continues to inspire millions of musicians, fans, and music lovers around the world. “We’re thrilled to be hitting the road with Toto. Yes have always been big fans of Toto’s music, and we think the fans are going to really enjoy seeing both of us together,” says Yes

beloved characters, including The Sneetches and Gertrude McFuzz, the loveable girl-bird, will be featured. Oh, the places each member of the family will go during this special performance! Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 3pm Beethoven’s New Groove During the final Family Concert of the season, audiences will discover how a change in rhythm makes for a change in style, even the da-da-dadaaaa of Beethoven! Modern twists on familiar classical favorites will be heard, including selections from Beethoven’s Fifth and Ninth symphonies. Subscriptions are now available for the 2015-2016 Family Concert series. Order on-line at stlsymphony.org, by phone at 314-534-1700 or in person at the Powell Hall Box Office, 718 N. Grand Boulevard, St. Louis. The St. Louis Symphony Family Concerts are presented by PNC Arts Alive.

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Girl Scout camp still a tradition By CAROL ARNETT Of The Edge

ne-hundred-thirtysix Girl Scouts enjoyed a week of fun recently learning and friendship at Camp Torqua the previous five days. The Girl Scout day camp is a tradition for many girls. Several older girls who have aged out of the camp returned as Program Assistants (PAs) to help run the camp. The girls attend every day from M o n d a y t h ro u g h F r i d a y. Girls entering grades one through seven are eligible for the camp. Girls older than fourth grade stay overnight Thursday night, and girls entering eighth grade can be PAs . T h e c a mp is l o ca t e d j u s t n o r t h o f E d w a rd s v i l l e a n d i s open to all Girl Scouts from the Southern Illinois Council. The girls are divided into units based on age, with two PA s a n d t w o a d u l t s w o r k i n g with each unit. Activities this y e a r i n c l u d e d a rc h e r y, c r a f t s , bubble-making, tie-dying, and making swaps, the pins that Girl Scouts trade at camps and other activities. The theme for the week was The Science of Colors. “Girl Scouts are all about STEM education,” said Jay S t ro b e l , C h i e f c o m m u n i c a t i o n O ff i c e r f o r t h e G i r l S c o u t s o f Southern Illinois. One activity was using lengths of pipe to build a pipeline to m o v e w a t e r f ro m a s p i g o t t o a spot about 30 feet away and around the corner of a building. Several girls worked together to determine the best way to use the limited amount of pipe. On one day, a professor from SIUE was bringing students to the camp to run some science

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safety and first aid. Campers cut into a watermelon, then treated the wounds they caused. At the end, the watermelon became their snack. A n n Ta y l o r w a s t h e c a m p d i r e c t o r t h i s y e a r. S h e s a i d preparation for the camp started in January. Registration closed May 15. “After registration, we get the number of campers and we really start preparing.” She said just shopping for lunch supplies for all the campers and helpers was a big job. Hannah Garde is 13 years old and was a PA this year. She has been attending the camp since she was in first grade. As part o f h e r PA t r a i n i n g , s h e s a i d , she learned first aid, including how to recognize when campers become overheated. Garde said there were several things she enjoyed about the camp. “I see a lot of people I k n o w. T h e r e a r e o l d f r i e n d s and new people to meet.” Since the camp draws campers from several towns, not just her own, she said, she has met girls she would not otherwise get to know. “I also like that there are new crafts and a new theme each year,” she said. Olivia Bell was enjoying her first year as a PA. This was her seventh year at camp. “I like having the ability to teach the younger girls how to be a Girl Scout, and how to make friends,”

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she said. She said one of her favorite things about camp is the traditional water day on Friday. “We have water slides and water balloons and last year we had shaved ice,” she said. She also enjoys the day that campers make their own lunch. Bell said she enjoys returning every year. “My unit burned a picnic table in fifth grade,” she said. “The burn mark is still there.” Kathleen McCracken, a junior at EHS, has also been coming to the camp for several years. “I love it; it’s just fun,” she said. “I like working in leadership.” Her favorite activity is making a creek walk. “It’s an adventure,” s h e s a i d . “ We w a l k d o w n t o the creek but there’s no set activity.” “It takes an incredible amount of volunteers,” Strobel said, to staff the camp. Some volunteers work one or two days and some wor k all week. In addition to working with the different units, adults work at different stations, teaching various crafts and activities, and also work in the kitchen preparing lunch every day. There is also a nurse who volunteers her time for the week. Taylor agreed that the camp could not exist without the adult and girl volunteers. “ Wi t h o u t o u r a d u l t a n d g i r l volunteers we couldn’t do this.”

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The Arts Artistic Adventures Laumeier Sculpture Park announces schedule Laumeier Sculpture Park, located 12580 Rott Road in St. Louis, has announced is summer schedule. For more information call (314) 615-5278. June 5 Feast in the Park Eat to your heart’s content as St. Louis County Parks welcomes members of the St. Louis Food Truck Association to Laumeier Sculpture Park on the first Friday of June, August and September. Join family and friends to picnic on a wide variety of delicious fare from local culinary entrepreneurs while enjoying live music by the Steve Ewing Duo. Friday, June 5, 5:00– 8:00 p.m. in the Way Field at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Admission is free; no coolers allowed. Call 314615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. Presented by St. Louis County Parks and sponsored by Feast Magazine. July 2 Laumeier Now: A Grand Opening Celebration Be among the first to experience the future of Laumeier Sculpture Park at this exclusive fundraiser celebrating the opening of the NEW Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier. Enjoy a cocktail reception, seated dinner, live art auction, dessert, entertainment and more. Thursday, July 2, 7:00–11:00 p.m. at the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Ages 21 and up only. Tickets start at $300 per person. Rain or shine event. Call 314-615-5278 or visit www.laumeier. org for more information. July 5 Free Docent-Led Walking Tour Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free Docent-led walking tours of the Outdoor Collection on the first Sunday of every month, May through October. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed for participants to come away with an appreciation of the complex relationships among art, nature and humans. Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the season. Tour meets Sunday, July 5, at 2:00 p.m. at Tony Tasset’s Eye, 2007, at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Free. Call 314-615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. July 16 NEW! Free Stroller Tour Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free stroller tours on the third Thursday of every month, May through October. Enjoy adult conversation while strolling along the paved paths at Laumeier. Participants are advised to wear c o m f o r t a b l e s h o e s a n d d re s s appropriately for the season. Tour meets Thursday, July 16, at 10:00 a.m. at Tony Tasset’s Eye, 2007, at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Free. Call 314615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. July 17 Pizza & Art Teen Night Enjoy an evening of creative expression and fun activities at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Assemble, construct and experiment with materials that bend, glow and stack while collaborating with other teens who love to make art. Share your thoughts and ideas about Laumeier ’s NEW teen program,

beginning fall 2015. All materials, food and beverages are included. Friday, July 17, 7:00–9:30 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Ages 13 to 17. $20. Call 314-615-5278 or visit www. laumeier.org for more information. 12580 Rott Road | St. Louis, MO 63127 | 314-615-5278 main | 314-615-5288 fax | www. laumeier.org 2015 Calendar of Exhibitions, Programs and Events Updated: May 15, 2015 July 19 Free Family Day Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Free Family Days provide families with a chance to bond while encouraging observation, imagination, curiosity and creativity. Free Family Days provide participants of all ages with structured activities for creating art using a variety of materials. Families will have fun exploring new media and concepts while finding inspiration within Laumeier ’s natural environment, temporary exhibitions and the Permanent Collection. Sunday, July 19, 2:00–4:00 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Free. Call 314-615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. Supported by PNC Arts Alive. July 23

Cocktails & Conversation: Food as Community Join Laumeier Sculpture Park’s 2015 In-Residence: Nutritionist Marjorie Sawicki for an exploration into the unique power of food to transform individuals and communities. Engage in a discussion about the importance of sustainable food systems and take a special look at Kim Yasuda’s Hunt + Gather, 2012, garden. Thursday, July 23, 6:00–7:30 p.m. at the Kranzberg Education Lab at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Ages 21 and up only. Admission is $5; free for Laumeier Members. Call 314-6155278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. August 2 Free Docent-Led Walking Tour Laumeier Sculpture Park offers free Docent-led walking tours of the Outdoor Collection on the first Sunday of every month, May through October. Laumeier tours are interactive and designed for participants to come away with an appreciation of the complex relationships among art, nature and humans. Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the season. Tour meets Sunday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. at Tony Tasset’s Eye, 2007, at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Free. Call 314615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information.

August 7 Feast in the Park Eat to your heart’s content as St. Louis County Parks welcomes members of the St. Louis Food Truck Association to Laumeier Sculpture Park on the first Friday of June, August and September. Join family and friends to picnic on a wide variety of delicious fare from local culinary entrepreneurs while enjoying live music by Hudson and the Hoodoo Cats. Friday, August 7, 5:00–8:00 p.m. in the Way Field at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO. Admission is free; no coolers allowed. Call 314615-5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. Presented by St. Louis County Parks and sponsored by Feast Magazine. 12580 Rott Road | St. Louis, MO 63127 | 314-615-5278 main | 314-615-5288 fax | www. laumeier.org August 16 Free Family Day Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Free Family Days provide families with a chance to bond while encouraging observation, imagination, curiosity and creativity. Free Family Days provide participants of all ages with

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well as in Trinidad, where he was an artist-in-residence. In Trinidad he became intimately familiar with Caribbean topography and aesthetic motifs such as decorative fences and metal grilles. Anderson’s paintings are invested with charged social histories and shifting notions of cultural identity, and his recent work continues this trajectory through a focus on the liminal; each work compresses a memory and flattens it into the twodimensional picture plane, resulting in a composition that appears slightly distant and longing, even melancholy. Anderson . As a result, the paintings evoke the slippery act of remembrance, charting measures of emotional and geographic distance. Anderson’s sculptures, many on view for the first time, explore the role of everyday objects in the construction of personal identity. Juici and Mother ’s Chicken (both 2006), for example, refer to two establish ed restaur an t ch ain s in Jamaica serving “authentic patties”—a mainstay of traditional Caribbean cuisine and an important symbol of the artist’s youth. A n d e r s o n re c re a t e s t h e f o o d containers distributed by these restaurants, challenging both the process of mass production and the construction of racial stereotypes. Never-before-seen diaristic photographs, large format and sometimes hand-incised, document Anderson’s experiences in Trinidad. The point of departure for his paintings, these photographs offer the viewer an opportunity to shuttle between seemingly objective documentary photography and the subjective nature of painting. They also offer insight into the artist’s process. Some photographs, such as CNC (2008), feature decorative architectural patterns cut into the surface, highlighting feelings of emptiness or disenfranchisement. Together, Anderson’s paintings, s c u l p t u re s , a n d p h o t o g r a p h s suggest the many physical and emotional distinctions between a space and its beholder. No matter how familiar the subject of these works may become, the viewer must contend with obstacles in order to contemplate the lush scenes, seeking access to a complex reality that is ultimately the domain of the artist alone. Hurvin Anderson (b. 1965, Birmingham, United Kingdom) lives and works in London. Recent solo exhibitions include Art Now: Hurvin Anderson, Tate Modern, London (2009), which traveled to the Studio Museum, Harlem, New York (2009). Recent exhibitions include New

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Works, Thomas Dane Gallery, London (2013); Reporting Back, I K O N G a l l e r y, B i r m i n g h a m (2013); and Subtitles, Michael Werner Gallery, New York (2011). Anderson has been included in group exhibitions at notable institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (2013) and the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery in England (2000). Hurvin Anderson is organized for the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis by Jeffrey Uslip, Chief Curator. About the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) presents, supports, and celebrates the art of our time. It is the premier museum in St. Louis dedicated to contemporary art. Focused on a dynamic array of changing exhibitions, CAM provides a thought- provoking program that reflects and contributes to the global cultural landscape. Through the diverse perspectives offered in its exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, CAM actively engages a range of audiences to challenge their perceptions. It is a site for discovery, a gathering place in which to experience and enjoy contemporary visual culture. CAM is located in Grand Center, a world-class arts and entertainment district in the heart of St. Louis.

Above, Hurvin Anderson, Flat Top. Oil on Canvas, 98 3/8 x 81 7/8 inches. Courtesy Thomas Dane Gallery, London. At left, Hurvin Anderson, Peter's Series: Back, 2008. Oil on canvas, 73 5/8 x 57 7/8 inches.

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The Arts Artistic Adventures Fox announces Broadway Series The Fabulous Fox Theatre is thrilled to announce its remarkable 2015–2016 U.S. Bank Broadway Series featuring five new hits that are making their St. Louis debuts. The season will open in the fall with MATILDA THE MUSICAL, winner of four 2013 Tony Awards®. Disney’s high-energy new musical NEWSIES kicks off 2016 followed by BEAUTIFUL–The Carole King Musical and the contemporary smash IF/THEN. Rounding out the season are the stunningly romantic THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY and a new production of the beloved classic, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. MATILDA THE MUSICAL | October 21 – November 1, 2015 “Welcome to the deliriously amusing, heartwarming, headspinning world of MATILDA THE MUSICAL. You won’t want to leave” says Bloomberg News. Time Magazine’s #1 Show of the Year and the winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards®, MATILDA is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, MATILDA continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of MATILDA have done the impossible – triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.” Disney’s NEWSIES | January 19 – 31, 2016 Direct from Broadway comes NEWSIES, the smash-hit, crowdpleasing new musical from Disney. Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards® for Best Score and Best Choreography, NEWSIES has audiences and critics alike calling it “a musical worth singing about,” says The New York Times. Filled with one heartpounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss. Based on true events, NEWSIES tells the captivating story of a band of underdogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the most powerful men in New York. It’s a rousing tale about fighting for what’s right…and staying true to who you are. NEWSIES was brought to the stage by an award-winning creative team. It features a score by Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast”) and Jack Feldman (“The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride”); a book by Harvey Fierstein (“La Cage Aux Folles”); choreography by Christopher Gattelli (“South Pacific”); and direction by Jeff Calhoun (“Big River”). BEAUTIFUL–The Carole King Musical | February 23 – March 6, 2016 BEAUTIFUL–The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. BEAUTIFUL features a stunning array of beloved songs written by Goffin/King and Mann/Weil, including “I Feel the Earth Move,” “One Fine Day,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “You’ve Got a Friend” and the title song. BEAUTIFUL has St. Louis connections as its producer Paul Blake

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Award®-winning Broadway musical. This stunning new production features gorgeous, soulful music by Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown (“Parade,” “The Last Five Years”) that the Daily News hails as “one of Broadway’s best scores in the last decade.” With a book by Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman (“The Secret Garden,” “The Color Purple”) and direction by Tony winner Bartlett Sher (“South Pacific” “The Light in the Piazza”), THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY is the unforgettable story of two people caught between decision and desire, as a chance encounter becomes a second chance at so much more. THE SOUND OF MUSIC | April 26 – May 8, 2016 The hills are alive with the brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by Jack O’Brien. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony®, Grammy® and Academy Award® - winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. THE SOUND OF MUSIC features music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II with a book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, as suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp. Series Specials Eight specials for the 2015–2016 Season will be offered to subscribers for priority seating before their public on-sale dates. The ultimate feel-good show, MAMMA MIA!, returns to the Fox November 6–8. For the holidays, the Fox welcomes back IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS November 17–22 and CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE December 4–6. Back by popular demand, WICKED returns December 9, 2015 – January

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Religion U.S. church to divest over Israeli treatment of Palestinians NEW YORK (AP) — The United Church of Christ has voted to divest from companies with business in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. The Ohio-based denomination endorsed the action on a vote of 508-124 with 38 abstentions during a national meeting in Cleveland. The liberal Protestant group is the latest to take such action. Last year, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted to sell stock in a few companies whose products are used by Israel in the territories. The United Church of Christ resolution was broader. Delegates are calling on the denomination's financial arms to sell off stock

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

Sunday Schedule: Worship at 9:30 am and 11:00 am Please see leclairecc.com for more information. Daycare 656-2798 Janet Hooks, Daycare Director

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in any company profiting from what the church called human rights violations arising from the occupation. The church also voted to boycott products made in the territories.

Chicago's archbishop calls for compassion toward gay people CHICAGO (AP) — Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago is calling on Roman Catholics to be compassionate toward gay people following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last week to legalize samesex marriage nationwide. "The rapid social changes signaled by the Court ruling call us to mature and serene reflections as we move forward together. In that process, the Catholic Church will stand ready to

offer a wisdom rooted in faith and a wide range of human experience," Cupich said in a press release." The Catholic Church "has an abiding concern for the dignity of gay" people and its teachings call on members to avoid "unjust discrimination in their regard," Cupich said. The respect "must b e re a l , n o t rh e t o r i c a l , a n d ever reflective" of the Church's commitment to accept all people, he said. "For this reason, the Church must extend support to all families, no matter their circumstances, recognizing that we are all relatives, journeying through life under the careful watch of a loving God," Cupich said in the news release. Although the Supreme Court decision has redefined civil marriage, it has no bearing on the Catholic sacrament of matrimony, which is between a man and woman, he said.

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

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

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

Rev. Diane C. Grohmann

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

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“A kindly tongue is the lodestone of the hearts of men. It is the bread of the spirit, it clotheth the words with meaning, it is the fountain of the light of wisdom and understanding.” ~ Baha’u’llah Develop a kindly toungue! The Bahá’is of Edwardsville warmly welcome and invite you to investigate the teachings of the Bahá’i Faith. For more information call (618) 656-4142 or email: Bahai.Edwardsville@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 545 Edwardsville, IL 62025 www.bahai.us

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Condom portrait of Pope Benedict criticized by archbishop M I LWAU K E E ( A P ) — T h e Milwaukee Art Museum has handled

dozens of complaints from angry Catholics and others over its plans to display a portrait of Pope Benedict that is made from 17,000 condoms. Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki says the museum's decision to display the piece is insulting and callous. Some patrons have dropped their membership, and at least one donor has ended financial support of the museum. Trustees president Don Layden tells the Journal Sentinel the portrait is meant to spark a conversation about AIDS and AIDS education. Layden says the intention was not to be mocking or disrespectful. The museum announced the acquisition of the piece by Niki Johnson this month. But, it won't go on display until this fall because the museum's permanent collection galleries are currently closed for renovation.

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Cupich, who was appointed to lead the Archdiocese of Chicago last November, issued the comments Sunday while he was in Rome to receive his pallium, or special wool cloth, from Pope Francis. Meanwhile, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Springfield diocese on Friday denounced the ruling. The Supreme Court has the legal power to "coerce" the definition of marriage to include gay couples, but "that does not make it morally valid," he said in a press release.

131 N. Main St., Glen Carbon, IL 288-5700 Rev. William Adams Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 & 10:30a.m. Adult & Youth Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. Senior High Youth Group Sunday - 6:30 p.m. Mid-Week - Every Wednesday(Summer break until Sept. 9) -

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ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH

110 N. Buchanan Edwardsville 656-6450 Very Reverend Jeffrey Goeckner

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Wed. 6 pm Saurday - 3:30-4:00 pm Saturday Vigil Mass - 4:15 pm Sunday Mass 8:15 am, 10:15 am, 5:15 pm Spanish Mass, Sunday - 12:15 pm Daily Mass Schedule Mon., 5:45 pm Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:00 am Wed., 6:45 pm

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LOST: (Shaved) Black Afghan Hound. Last seen around Cedar Lane in Glen Carbon. Name is Ian, collar has owner’s name & phone #. Call PSO Jamie Foster at 618-288-2639 or the owner, Lisa, at 618-791-2498

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Automotive

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Important Message: It’s illegal for companies doing business by phone to promise you a loan and ask you to pay for it before they deliver. For more information, call toll-free 1-877-FTC-HELP. A public service message from the Edwardsville Intelligencer and the Federal Trade Commission.

Help Wanted General

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Carpet cleaning/water damage technician. No exp. needed. Call 618-667-3188.

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CHIROPRACTIC ASSISTANT Motivated Team Player needed for state of the art chiropractic office. Computer/organizational skills required. Must be trainable and able to multi-task. Email resume: sarathomas2112@ gmail.com Edwardsville oral surgery office seeking PT Receptionist. Previous dental/medical office exp. preferred. E-mail resumes to: info@edwardsville oralsurgerey.com F/T & P/T, E C Qualified Teachers. 667-3131/ 667-9350 tecctoo@yahoo.com

Memory Care Director, Assistant Manager, Office Manager Do you have a heart for serving the memoryimpaired adult? Can you seamlessly move between hands-on care and detailed office tasks? Would you like to be part of the newest Memory Care residence in Highland, lovingly designed and operated for Alzheimer’s and dementia residents? If so please call Carrie at (314) 440- 6529. (Alzheimer’s and dementia care experience a plus, but not required.)

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CNA Weekends Only Option Pay rate is $12/hour for CNA’s working The Weekends Only Option. Apply in person or send resume to: 400 S. Station Road Glen Carbon, Il 62034 You can also apply online at www.edenvillage.org

CNA Full Time & Part Time Experience the delight and compassion of working in geriatrics. This person will be responsible for providing exceptional person centered care to our Elders. Must be able to work weekends Apply in person or send resume to: Eden Village Retirement 400 South Station Road Glen Carbon, IL 62034 You can also apply online at edenvillage.org

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Carrier Routes 401 CARRIER NEEDED! RT120— Newspaper carrier needed for the areas of Meridian Rd, Timberwolfe Subdivision, Forest Grove Dr, Gray Cub Ct, Meridian Woods, Stone Wolfe Dr, Timber Bluff Ct, Timberwolfe Dr & Wolfe Creek Ct. Approx. 29 newspapers on this route. Papers need to be delivered by 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. If you are interested in this route, please call the Intelligencer at 618-656-4700 ext. 20 CARRIER NEEDED! RT32— Newspaper carrier needed near downtown for the areas of N Buchanan St, N Fillmore St, Hillsboro Ave, N Kansas St, Commercial St Approx. 20 newspapers on this route. Papers need to be delivered by 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. If you are interested in this route, please call the Intelligencer at 618-656-4700 ext. 20 CARRIER NEEDED! RT35— Newspaper carrier needed near downtown for the areas of Chapman St, Hillsboro Ave, Columbia St, Hickory St, Orchard, State St, Rock Hill Ct Approx. 27 newspapers on this route. Papers need to be delivered by 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. If you are interested in this route, please call the Intelligencer at 618-656-4700 ext. 20

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Bed - Queen PillowTop Mattress Set New, still in plastic, $175. (618)772-2710. Can Deliver! Southern Motion power reclining sofa and chair, plus manual reclining love seat. Excellent condition. 6months old. Asking $1,200. New-$2,500. 618-659-0710

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Schwinn Elliptical 450. Purchased at Edwardsville Cyclery 06/2013 for $1000. Very lightly used. Excellent Condition. Asking $400 OBO. Call 618-616-0470

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All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference limitation, or discrimination.” Familial status includes children living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

Houses For Rent

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3br, 2ba, 1600sf, 1218 Lindenwood, Edw: $1,200/ mo. Call 618-288-0048. 605 Hill Road 2br-1ba, newly remodeled, near D’town Edw., I-270 & SIUE. $875. 920-2599

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300 Main Apartments

Live in the heart of downtown Edwardsville! Fully renovated 1&2br apts available!! Call us today at (618) 307-9506 or www.liveat300main.com 3br TH 1200sq. ft. Collinsville, $790/mo. 345-9610. Specials!! skyviewtownhouses.com 3br, 2.5ba, lg. 2 car gar, XL family/living, deck, $990/mo + $700 dep. 618-917-1593 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 4 BEDROOM Rental Homes Waiting List, Madison, IL 2 story rental homes with 2 bath, energy efficient appliances, fenced in yard, and storage sheds. ADA units available. Rent $887. Income restrictions apply. This is a wait list programthere may be a waiting period. LL pays water, sewer, and trash. Sec 8 Voucher accepted. Applications are available at Gateway Apts, 1676 Market St. Madison IL, 618.345-5147

GLEN CARBON PEPPERWOOD CONDOS All electric units, FP, stacked WD, Deck/ patio, all appliances. 1BR from $625. 2BR from $750. Carports available. 618-624-4610 -----------------------------VILLAGE CT. APTS 2BR, All Electric Units, Stove, Fridge, w/d hkups. NO PETS. FROM $700. 618-624-4610

2 BR 1.5 BA Townhomes SMOKE FREE. 15 minutes to St. Louis and SIUE. I-255/ Horseshoe Lake Rd area. $695 mo includes washer/ dryer, water, sewer and trash service. No pets. www.fairway-estates.net 618-931-4700

LUXURY 2 BRs located at 270 & 111 Gourmet kitchens, 2 bay windows, washer/dryer included. WST included. Must See! $695. Call for our move-in specials! (618)931-3333.

1BR apt, w/d hkup Non-smoking, no pets. $595/mo + dep 6569204 or cell: 444-1004

Nice Lg. 1br apt. in Edwardsville. $625. no pets, non-smoking. 618-692-4144.

1BR loft apt & 1BR duplex $585/mo. + No Pets. Credit Check $585dep. 656-8953 1BR loft off-st. pking; w/frig, stove, w/t, avail now. $625/mo +dep Call 314-574-3858. 1br-$450, 2br-$620, all newer beautiful int., 10min to SIUE. w/s/t. Agnt owned 977-7657 2BR 1BA Duplex near SIU: 97 Devon Ct., Edw.; w/d hkup. no dogs. $825. 444-4658.

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Yard Sales

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Back-To-School/ Dorm Sale 5676 Staunton Rd. Edwardsville (North on 157, Follow Signs) Thurs. 07/09, 7a-6p Fri. 07/10, 7a-6p Household & misc., garden, wheel barrow, wood router, 20” chainsaw, toys, trike, ladies, mens & kids clothes/shoes. Lots for everyone!

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Choose your own finishes in this new & unique open floor plan ranch currently under construction. Approx. 4300 finished sq ft with 5 bdrms, 4 baths. $595,000 EDW PR102362

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MUST SEE! 4BR/4BA, finished walkout LL, open floor plan, inground pool & beautifully landscaped yard. $289,000 GLEN CARBON PR1023963

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Delightful 1.5 story, 6BR/5BA home. All freshly painted and move-in ready. $389,500 EDW PR102437 Diane Massey Team 618-791-5024 or 618-791-9298

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199

/mo

for 24 months

Stk#9117

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18,700

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22,700

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11,700

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14,900

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23,900

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8,900

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15,900

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11,900

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25,900

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10,900

2006 Chrysler 300 Touring

Stk#HP10138A

9,900

SUMMER AUTO SPA

Service Includes:

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