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Fall fun

Brown County, Ind., ready for autumn.

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Next year's lawn

Make the most of fall's opportunities.

10 You Gotta Eat BraiZe in Bloomington.

12 Sweet sounds

Gas Light Cabaret Festival returns.

19 "Crown Heights" Movie tells a national story.

22 At the Fox

Single tickets now on sale.

Friday September 9______ Rocky LaPorte, Helium Comedy Club, St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Busch Stadium, St. Louis Tr a v i s Te e l P a g e , w / R o s s Christopher, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

A Tribute to Yo! MTV Raps, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri, St. Louis Stages St. Louis: South Pacific, Robert G. Reim Theater, St. Louis, Runs until October 8, 2017 The Black Rep Presents: Dot, E d i s o n T h e a t e r, Wa s h i n g t o n University, Runs until September 24, 2017 The Rep Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until October 1, 2017 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30

a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Saturday September 10_____ Rocky LaPorte, Helium Comedy Club, St. Louis St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Busch Stadium, St. Louis Saint Louis FC Game, World Wide Technology Soccer Park, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

LouFest 2017, Forest Park, St. Louis Fly Method, Captain Courageou, Decedy, The Bad Haircuts, Dre Fire, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri, St. Louis Stages St. Louis: South Pacific, Robert G. Reim Theater, St. Louis, Runs until October 8, 2017 The Black Rep Presents: Dot, E d i s o n T h e a t e r, Wa s h i n g t o n University, Runs until September 24, 2017 The Rep Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

to 10:00 p.m., Runs until October 1, 2017 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until September 17, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Sunday September 11_____ St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Busch Stadium, St. Louis Eva Under Fire, Clockwork Eclectic, Saracoma, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Tony! Toni! Tone!, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri, St. Louis Stages St. Louis: South Pacific, Robert G. Reim Theater, St. Louis, Runs until October 8, 2017

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Travel Brown County ushers in autumn For The Edge Brown County, Indiana is a year-round vacation destination, where artists and adventurers alike are drawn to the rustic beauty and quiet charm.

B ro w n C o u n t y E v e n t s C a l e n d a r – September 2017 Event: Art with a Purpose – Brown County Baskets Date: September 1-4 Time: Monday - Saturday (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.); Sunday (12 p.m. - 5 p.m.)

Place: Brown County Art Gallery (1 Artist Dr., Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.4609 / www. browncountyartgallery.org Admission: Free About: Please join the Gallery for this fascinating presentation on another part of Brown County's artistic history which features baskets, early photographs, and artifacts.

Event: B3 Gallery Features Brown County Photographers Date: September 1-5 Time: Regular Business Hours Place: B3 Gallery (61 W. Main St., Nashville, IN - Second Floor) Phone/Website: 812.988.6675 Admission: Free About: B3 Gallery is featuring the work of several local photographers who are members of the Brown County Photography Club. The show will run from August 8-September 5, with a special reception on Saturday, August 12 from 4-8 p.m. Stop in to see local and worldwide images by this talented group, and to learn more about the club.

Event: Bean Blossom Farmers’ Market Date: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Place: St. David's Episcopal Church (SR 135 and SR 45, Bean Blossom) Phone/Website: 812.988.1038 / http:// beanblossomfarmersmarket.com Admission: Free About: Head to the Bean Blossom Farmers' Market every Friday for wonderful food, local artisan crafts, live music, a hot food booth, a community outreach booth, children's activities, and more! Plus there will be special events twice monthly!

For media inquiries, contact: Aubrey Sitzman Brown County Convention and Visitors Bureau 812-988-3482 asitzman@ browncounty.com Event: Birth of Rock ‘N’ Roll Date: September 1, 30 Time: 7:30 p.m.

Place: Brown County Playhouse Phone/Website: 812.988.6555 / www. browncountyplayhouse.org Admission: $20.50 / $19.50 About: Re-live the early days when it all began! Celebrated piano rocker Ross Martinie Eiler stars with a full band performing songs

by Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, more!

Presented by Playhouse favorite One Pulse Entertainment. All ages show. Beer and wine sold in the auditorium.

Event: Live Entertainment in “The Saloon” Date: September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Time: 9 p.m.- Midnight Place: The Seasons Lodge - Saloon (560 St. Rd. 46 E., Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 800.365.7327 / www. seasonslodge.com Admission: No Cover Charge About: Head to The Seasons Lodge for some live entertainment in The Saloon! Every Friday and Saturday night!

Event: Live Music in the CornCrib Lounge – Brown County Inn Date: September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Time: 8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night Place: Brown County Inn (51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.2291 / www. browncountyinn.com Admission: No Cover Charge About: Enjoy great food and live music every Friday and Saturday night at the CornCrib Lounge! Outdoor and under 21 seating available. Local craft beer, wine and

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A photo from a previous Art Colony Weekend. house cocktails!

Event: Painterly Companions Date: September 1-30 Time: Monday-Saturday (11 a.m. - 5 p.m); Sunday (12 p.m. - 4 p.m.)

Place: Brown County Art Guild (48 S. Van Buren Street, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.6185 / www. browncountyartguild.org/ Admission: Free About: “Painterly Companions” is an exhibit celebrating the camaraderie and relationships that are built between artists and their subjects through the creation of art.

Exhibit will be on display during the month of September at the Brown County Art Guild.

Event: Prime Rib Buffet at The Seasons Lodge Date: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Place: The Seasons Lodge (560 St. Rd. 46 E., Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 800.365.7327 / www. seasonslodge.com Admission: $23.95 per person About: Dig in to a delicious Prime Rib Buffet every Friday evening at The Seasons Lodge! All you can eat carved Prime Rib, along with another entree, potato, vegetable, and of course fried biscuits and apple butter!

Event: Zipper ’s Kaleidoscope of Color at eXplore Brown County Date: September 1-4, 6-11, 13-18, 20-25, 27-30 Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (groups please call and arrange event hours) Place: eXplore Brown County (2620 Valley Branch Rd., Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.7750 / http:// explorebrowncounty.com Admission: See website About: The colors are changing! Head to eXplore Brown County, one of the "top 10 places in Indiana to view the fall foray of changing colors" according to Indiana Travel and Tourism. It’s starting to cool down...enjoy the fresh air and don’t miss the beauty of the fall colors reflecting like a kaleidoscope of color in the lake below you. Soar up to 90 ft. in the air on this breathtaking adventure which begins with a ride deep into the forest.

You will take off on zip lines ranging from 80 to 1,220 feet long. With 15 zip lines and four tours to choose from, there is adventure and beauty everywhere you look!

Event: Comedy Cabaret on Strings Date: September 2, 16, 23 Time: 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.

Place: Melchior Marionette Theatre (92 S. Van Buren St., Nashville 47448) Phone/Website: 800.849.4853 / www. melchiormarionettes.com Admission: $5; children under 2 are free About: Head to the Melchior Marionette Theatre for the "Comedy Cabaret on Strings!"

Enjoy a fast paced variety show with half life sized marionettes...since 1983. This 20 minute show of trick marionettes will delight individuals of all ages. A wide variety of music and a hand-painted street scene enhances this delightful cabaret. Watch how the puppeteer pulls the strings to make the dancers, jugglers, trapeze artists and others, come to life...a unique experience! Showtimes for the "Comedy Cabaret" are 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Popcorn is always free!

Event: Farm-to-Fifth Tours at Bear Wallow Distillery Date: September 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 Time: Tours start at the top of each hour (Saturday from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. & Sunday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.)

Place: Bear Wallow Distillery Phone/Website: 812.657.4923 / www. bearwallowdistillery.com Admission: $6 per person; children under 12 are free About: Head to Bear Wallow Distillery for a Farm-to-Fifth Tour! Tours are offered daily at the top of each hour. See the process used to handcraft Bear Wallow whiskey from local grains. Cooking, fermentation and distillation, as well as oak barrel storage and finally bottling! The tour includes a sample flight of whiskeys too!

Event: Heart and Soul – Great Duets Date: September 2, 29 Time: 7:30 p.m.

Place: Brown County Playhouse Phone/Website: 812.988.6555 / www. browncountyplayhouse.org Admission: $20.50 / $19.50 About: Jenn Cristy and company star in this brand new music revue covering all your favorite rock and R&B songs! Presented by One Pulse Entertainment. All ages show. Beer and wine sold in the auditorium.

Event: Quaff N’ Brew Beer School Date: September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Time: 10 a.m.

Place: Big Woods Village Phone/Website: 812.988.6000 / http:// quaffon.com Admission: $5; $10 to add a pint glass About: Do you love beer? Ever wonder how beer is made? Want to learn the difference between porter and stout or lager and ale? Big Woods is offering an exciting class designed to teach you all about the world of beer.

Event: Dylan – The Times are Still A’ Changin’ Date: September 3 Time: 2 p.m. matinee Place: Brown County Playhouse Phone/Website: 812.988.6555 / www. browncountyplayhouse.org Admission: $20.50 / $19.50 About: A live concert homage in celebration of the great singer/songwriter/poet, presented

by One Pulse Entertainment! Stars Michael Schulbaum. Beer and wine sold in the auditorium. All ages show.

Event: Nashville Farmer’s Market Date: September 3, 10, 17, 24 Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Place: Brown County Inn (51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.2291 / www. browncountyinn.com Admission: Free About: Locally grown vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more! Sundays 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., Now through October at the Brown County Inn parking lot!

Event: Trivia Night with Badfoot Trivia Date: September 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Place: 19th Hole Sports Bar (Lower level at Salt Creek Golf Retreat) Phone/Website: 812.988.4323 / www. saltcreekgolf.com

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Admission: Free About: The 19th Hole welcomes Badfoot Trivia's Trivia Night every Monday from 7 p.m.

- 9 p.m. Head to the 19th Hole for a fun evening of seeing how smart you really are! The entry is free and we will give away a gift certificate to the winner each week. Check out Brown County's ONLY trivia night!

Event: 15th Annual Bean Blossom BikerFest Date: September 5-10 Time: Noon September 5 - Noon September 10 Place: Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground Phone/Website: 812.988.9151 / http:// ballsbiker.com/ Admission: $30 - $60 About: Head to Bill Monroe's Music Park and Campground for the largest biker party in the Midwest! Enjoy live music, entertainment, vendors, on-site camping, games, contests, and much more. Tickets are available online; camping reservations must be made through Bill Monroe Music Park and Campground.

Event: Knit Night at the Clay Purl Date: September 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Place: Clay Purl (58 E Main St #3, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.0336 / www. claypurl.com Admission: Free About: Every Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m. all are welcome to gather at the Clay Purl shop for time to knit, talk and have some fun.

Sometimes there is a snack, but it's always a great time. Every month there is an “optional” knitting theme. If you participate you will receive a charm.

Event: Tex-Mex Tuesday Date: September 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Place: The Seasons Lodge - Saloon (560 St. Rd. 46 E., Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 800.365.7327 / www. seasonslodge.com Admission: $8 per person About: Head to The Seasons Lodge for a Tex-Mex Buffet in the Bar every Tuesday! Enjoy tacos, taco salad, nachos, an additional varied entree, an array of toppings, refried beans, Spanish rice, and more! There will also be beer and drink specials Event: “Wine-Down Wednesday” at the Hobnob Date: September 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Place: Hobnob Corner Restaurant (17 W Main St - Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.4114 / www. stringdancer.com/home/locations/hobnobcorner- restaurant/ About: Since mid-2013, guitarist Jeff Foster has been holding court on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. at one of Brown County’s oldest and best-loved dining establishments, the Hobnob Corner Restaurant.

Event: Art Colony Weekend Date: September 8-10 Time: Friday - Sunday (time varies, see website and/or schedule below) Place: Various locations in Brown County Phone/Website: 812.988.6185 / www. browncounty.com/artcolonyweekend Admission: Varies; see website for details About: The Brown County Art Guild is hosting the 3rd Annual Brown County Art Colony Weekend. This event is a celebration of the rich artistic history and exciting future of Brown County and is presented in conjunction with the T.C. Steele State Historic Site! The 29th Annual Great Outdoor Art Contest, a Villagescape Paint Out, a Community PaintAlong, and more!

Event: Gazebo Party at Hotel Nashville Date: September 8, 29 Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Place: Hotel Nashville (245 North Jefferson Street, Nashville, IN) Phone/Website: 812.988.8400 / www.hotelnashville.com Admission: $13-$15 per person (cash bar also available) About: Food, drinks, music, and fun... it doesn't get much better! Check out Hotel Nashville's Gazebo Party. Enjoy a cookout buffet (menu varies), a cash bar, and live music!

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J.B. Spector/Museum of Science and Industry

Guests can challenge an industrial robot to a game of blackjack.

For The Edge The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) is bringing back its national touring exhibit, Robot Revolution, supported

by Google.org with additional major support from The Boeing Company. It will open May 11, 2017 and run through February 4, 2018.

Robot Revolution explores how robots, created by human ingenuity, will ultimately be our companions and colleagues, changing how we play, live and work together. The exhibit returns to Chicago, where it had its world premiere in 2015 at MSI, after exhibit runs at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.

The exhibit comes to life with a collection of cutting-edge robots secured from some of the most innovative global robotics companies and universities. Guests have extraordinary opportunities to interact with robots that have rarely been shown to the public before—including several new robots for its 2017 return.

From Yume Robo, the climbing robot that traverses up and down a ladder, to the Recon Scout® Throwbot® XT that can literally be thrown into a dangerous situation to collect vital information— guests will be awed by the breakthroughs and capabilities of these machines.

New robots include: • RoboThespian, a life-sized humanoid robot that greets guests at the entrance of the exhibit.

• The Cube Solver, dazzling guests with its lightning-fast ability to solve a Rubik’s cube.

• Daisy, a hexapod robot, with six spiderlike legs that navigates rough terrain.

• O m ro n L D M o b i l e ro b o t , a s e l f n a v i g a t i n g i n d u s t r i a l ro b o t u s e d i n warehouses and factories.

“Robotics is one of the most fascinating areas of science today because scientists and engineers are constantly pushing the

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boundaries of possibility,” said David Mosena, President and CEO of MSI. “We are thrilled to bring our original groundbreaking exhibit back to the Museum. We hope that the opportunity to interact with such a wide range of robots will help people understand how robots become an integral part in helping to improve our world and inspire the next generation of innovators.”

MSI’s Robot Revolution exhibit development team worked with a renowned group of robotics experts to offer insight on exhibit content. This team of advisors i n c l u d e s l e a d a d v i s o r D r. H e n r i k I .

Christensen, Professor of Computer Science, Dept. of Computer Science and Engineering at UC San Diego and Director of the Institute for Contextual Robotics, as well as Dr. Dennis Hong, professor and founding director of RoMeLa (Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory) of the Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department at UCLA. The exhibit features four areas that delve into various aspects of robotics and offer specific hands-on activities with amazing robot specimens.

Areas include: Cooperation: Discover how engineering breakthroughs are helping create robots that can work with humans effectively to enhance our lives. See EMYS mimic your own facial expressions with its advanced facial-coding technology. Get charmed by PARO®, the furry baby seal therapy robot, which has sensors that can respond to your touch. Try your hand at a surgical training simulation to see what it’s like to perform a robotic surgery. See a robot exoskeleton that augments physical strength and can be used by those who are paralyzed. Watch soccer ‘bots cooperate with each other as they compete in a game.

Smarts: Identify how these machines are able to sense, plan and then act, while comparing and contrasting the ways in which humans and robots learn. ROBOTIS-

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OP is able to follow your face and make “eye” contact using its visual tracking software. The UR5 robot arm conceals an extraordinary ability to learn. Instead of writing code, you simply move the arm, and the robot learns to repeat the movements Skills: Learn about the skills robots possess that mimic—and often surpass— human capabilities. Experiment with various advanced robot “grippers” to select and pick up objects. See how the Fanuc delta robot can select and sort items with precision and speed. A Yaskwawa/Motoman dualarm robot can challenge you to a game of 21, while Baxter, a robot developed to work alongside humans in factory settings, can play you and a friend in simultaneous games of tic-tac-toe.

Locomotion: Explore the varieties of ways that robots can move and how they can offer humans access to places we can’t venture ourselves. Test ROBOTIS-MINI’s ability to put one foot in front of the other and control its balance. Learn how TOPY OSCAR can climb up and down stairs with its long rubber treads, and see demos of the bug-like RHex and spider-like Daisy.

There is also a chance to create a ‘bot for yourself: Assemble the basic components of a robot using Cubelets and see what you can get it to do!

Throughout Robot Revolution, hands-on elements, informative videos and thoughtprovoking questions enable guests to recognize the ways that robotics can better society. This exhibit will run at MSI May 11, 2017 through February 4, 2018. Robot Revolution is not included in Museum Entry and requires an additional timed-entry ticket, $12 for adults and seniors and $9 for children.

“We believe it is vital to inspire the next generation of engineers and tech entrepreneurs so that we can continue to see technology change the world,” said Jim Lecinski, head of Google's Chicago office. “Google is happy to support MSI's

Robot Revolution exhibit to make complex concepts accessible to kids of all ages and to get them excited about science, technology, engineering and math."

Robot Revolution is supported by Google. org with additional major support from The Boeing Company. Other funding provided

by RACO Industrial, The David Bohnett Foundation, The Kaplan Foundation and United Airlines.

MSI is grateful to the Japanese External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers–Robotics and Automation Society (IEEE RAS) and ITA, Inc. for their assistance with the development of this exhibit.

About the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI), one of the largest science museums in the world, offers world-class and uniquely interactive experiences that inspire inventive genius and foster curiosity.

From groundbreaking and award-winning exhibits that can’t be found anywhere else, to hands-on opportunities that make you the scientist—a visit to MSI is where fun and learning mix. Through its Center for the Advancement of Science Education (CASE), the Museum offers a variety of student, teacher and family programs that make a difference in communities and contribute to MSI’s larger vision: to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential in science, technology, medicine and engineering. Come visit and find your inspiration! MSI is open 9:30–4 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas day.

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

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Fall lawn fertilization is the first step in growing a healthy lawn next year.

One simple step this fall can kickstart next spring's lawn

By MELINDA MYERS Of The Edge Do just one thing this fall and you can improve the health and vigor of your lawn.

Fall fertilization helps lawns recover from the stresses of summer and provides needed nutrients to grow deeper roots and a denser stand of grass. And that means fewer weeds and a healthier lawn that’s more resistant to drought, insects and diseases.

Fert ilize a round Labor Day a s the temperatures begin to cool and lawns start spreading outward instead of growing upward. Continue to leave clippings on the lawn. They return nutrients, moisture and organic matter to the soil. Consider it free fertilizer applied every time you mow the lawn.

One fall application will give low maintenance lawns the nutrient boost they

need. You’ll have a healthier lawn with minimal care.

Increase the quality and improve the lawn’s ability to withstand and recover from wear and tear with a second application. Apply fertilizer in late fall between Halloween and Thanksgiving, but before the ground freezes.

Those growing warm season grasses should make the last application in early October at least one month prior to the first killing frost.

No need to purchase a winterizing fertilizer.

Most soils have high to excessive levels of phosphorous and potassium. Have a soil test first if you suspect your lawn is deficient in these nutrients. You’ll save money and harm to the environment by using the right product.

Consider using a slow release, organic nitrogen fertilizer like Milorganite (milorganite.com) that helps improve the soil, while providing needed nutrients. Research discovered that as the microorganisms work

on releasing the nutrients from its pellets they also make some of the phosphorous, which promotes root development, as well as potassium, which promotes hardiness and disease resistance, that is bound to the soil available to the grass plants.

Continue to mow high as long as the grass continues to grow. You can gradually reduce the mowing height for winter if desired.

Once you see the improvement in your lawn, you may be inspired to adopt the holiday fertilization schedule. Adding one or two additional fertilizer applications can greatly increase your lawn’s health, vigor, wear resistance and ability to tolerate drought and pests.

Those growing warm season grasses can begin fertilizing around Easter once the grass begins growing. Make additional applications around Memorial Day and the recommended fall date. Those growing cool

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season grasses should wait until Memorial Day to start fertilizing in addition to the two fall applications. Add a mid-summer application of slow release fertilizer for irrigated lawns.

Fall fertilization is the first step in growing a healthy lawn next year. Do this one thing this fall and you will decrease your lawn care challenges and workload next year.

Gardening expert Melinda Myers has more than 30 years of horticulture experience and has written over 20 gardening books, including Small Space Gardening and the Midwest Gardener’s Handbook. She hosts The Great Courses “How to Grow Anything” DVD series and the nationally syndicated Melinda’s Garden Moment TV & radio segments. Myers is a columnist and contributing editor for Birds & Blooms magazine and spokesperson for Milorganite. Myers’ website is www.melindamyers.com.

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People People planner Coal Country Fall Festival planned With attractions for people of all ages, the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce’s 19th annual Fall Festival ushers in the autumn season from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 23, in Benld’s City Park.

“We like to think of our Fall Festival as a last fling of the summer or first event of the fall where area families can get out, have some fun and some great food before the cooler weather arrives,” said Mickey Robinson, CCCC Executive Director. “We try to have attractions to appeal to all ages in the family to bring a lot of people into the area and promote our region as a great place to do business.” The Festival has continuous free entertainment t h ro u g h o u t t h e d a y a n d f re e displays and the perennial free train rides on the Coal Country Choo Choo.

In conjunction with the Fall Festival, CCCC will sponsor the 12th annual Tour de Coal bike ride, a non-competitive biking event that draws riders every year from the local area as well as many parts of Illinois and Missouri. The ride offers three route options, 13.6 miles, 35 miles, and 64.8 miles.

One of the main features of the Fall Festival has always been vendors who bring a myriad of products to Coal Country. There are upward of 65 arts and crafts exhibitors, a variety of food vendors, and the opportunity for local businesses who are members of the Chamber to introduce the public to their goods and services.

“Our Fall Festival provides an opportunity for people to do some early Christmas shopping for family members and friends, or pick up some unique decorating items to decorate their homes for fall and for the upcoming holidays,” Robinson said. “We are very picky about our vendors and some of the items offered are items people are not likely to see at other festivals in the area. About two-thirds of our exhibitors are returning from previous years and we have a little of everything for everyone.”

A n a re a p ro d u c e m e rc h a n t will arrive with more than 500 pumpkins from 4 inches in diameter to 45-50 pounds, along with gourds, decorative squash a n d c i d e r. R e t u r n i n g f o r h e r seventh year at the festival, an area woman will sell hand-made decorated snowmen for Christmas decorating. Other exhibitors will have for sale hand-made rag rugs, h a n d - m a d e j e w e l r y, c l o t h i n g , baby quilts, kitchen items, vintage furniture and hand-made furniture. At least one vendor will have hand-made Christmas wreaths and grave blankets.

“They are beautiful,” Robinson said of the wreaths and blankets.

“They normally sell out early and start taking orders.”

The Illinois Valley Economic Development Corp’s Rehabilitation Center will have a large display of decorative items for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas that are handmade by the Center ’s clients. The Illinois Valley’s handmade large pumpkin yard decorations are well known in the area. The Center ’s appearance at the Fall Festival is its largest fund-raiser of the year.

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fee for this and other non-profit groups such as churches and 501c organizations.

There also will be some “commercial” exhibitors selling such things as Watkins products, Tupperware, handbags, culinary items and other products.

A mission of the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce is to bring people from outside the area to see what local businesses, especially our members, have to offer. To that end, several local businesses also will sponsor exhibits during the Festival to promote their products and services. Some of these local businesses will be s e l l i n g t h e i r p ro d u c t s . O t h e r Chamber members will be giving out informational items or “fun freebies” to help people know about their services. In the past few years a couple of these local members have used their booths to have a spot for children to play a game or to serve a snack.

The food vendors have people coming back to the festival each year to munch away the day as they enjoy other sights. The vendors who are signed up for this year have quite a variety of delicious fare. Some of the choices that will be in the Food Court a re : I t a l i a n B e e f s a n d w i c h e s , barbecued ribs, pork steaks, cabbage rolls, rib-eye sandwiches, gyros, “big smokies”, and corn dogs. Freshly made kettlekorn will be offered, and a variety of non-alcoholic beverages. Beyond the Food Court, there are vendors in the other vendor areas with food products, such as honey, chocolates, taffy, and freshly baked goods.

If someone is interested in being a vendor in the arts and crafts area, please call Mickey at 217710-5218, drop in at Hebenstreit Apartments in downtown Benld (218 E. Central), or email your name, mailing address and product list to mrer@madisontelco. com. Look also for the Coal Country Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for more details.

Mark your calendar for September 23 as a day to do gift buying and have a delicious lunch in Benld City Park at the CCCC Fall Festival.

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Tickets in combination with charming, decorated hotel rooms at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel, a Curio Collection by Hilton, have been available for advance purchase for one week.

The magical story of a boy's search for the real meaning of Christmas comes to life when real railroad trains depart St. Louis Union Station for a roundtrip journey to the "North Pole."

Set to the sounds of classic motion picture soundtrack, passengers will relive the magic of the story as they are whisked away on The Polar Express Once onboard, hot chocolate and cookies are served as passengers read along with the classic children's book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg.

Santa and his helpers greet passengers at the North Pole and then board the train, where each child is given the first gift of Christmas - a silver sleigh bell. Chefs aboard each car lead passengers in singing Christmas carols on the ride back to St. Louis Union Station.

The journey begins November 24, 2017 with trains running every day except Christmas t h o u g h D e c e m b e r 3 0 . Tr a i n s depart St. Louis Union Station at 4:30, 6. 7:15 and 8:30 p.m.

Riders may choose from two classes of service on The Polar Express -- Coach and FirstClass. Coach tickets start at $39; First-Class at $65. Firstclass ticketholders will receive a Polar Express mug and will be seated on train cars with fourtop tables.

More information about dates, fares and excursion times a re a v a i l a b l e b y c a l l i n g 3 1 4 942-6942, or by visiting www.

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Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride.

In addition to the train ride, St. Louis Union Station will present a holiday fire and light show set to Christmas music on the lake underneath the Union Station train shed.

St. Louis Union Station also will host a series of Magical Dinners in the beautiful Grand Hall of the historic train station during the Polar Express season.

Featuring 3-D light shows p ro j e c t e d o n t h e c e i l i n g a n d interactive visits with Santa's elves and holiday characters, the dinner sessions are available on selected days when the Polar Express Train Ride is in operation.

Dinners are served buffet style with separate adult and children's selections priced between $18 and $25. Children ages two and u n d e r a r e c o m p l i m e n t a r y.

An elaborate holiday dessert buffet accompanies the dinners.

Reservations may be purchased online along with train tickets at www.STLPolarExpressRide.com.

St. Louis Union Station is located at 1820 Market Street in downtown St. Louis. Built in 1894, the National Historic Landmark train station is one of St. Louis' architectural wonders.

Parking is available in the Union Station lot at 18th and Clark streets for just $5 for all Polar Express ticket holders.

Missouri History Museum to feature St. Louis panoramas Some situations just call for a panorama a filled Busch Stadium or a beautiful sunset over the St. Louis skyline. But what do you do with those wide scenic photographs after you take them?

The Missouri History Museum is making a public appeal for panoramas of the city of St. Louis. The Museum is asking for panoramas of St. Louis skylines, crowds, neighborhoods, and of course, sports.

Panoramas submitted by community members will be displayed in the Missouri History Museum’s upcoming exhibition Panoramas of the City. Using historic panoramic photographs as its backdrop, the Missouri History Museum developed Panoramas of the City, a 6,000 square-foot exhibition that allows visitors to experience St. Louis from 1900 to 1950 as though they were actually there.

Reproducing some of the most remarkable panoramic images of St. Louis ever taken on a scale larger-than-life, allows visitors to feel as though they are among the hundreds of thousands of revelers on Art Hill for Charles Lindbergh’s 1927 Welcome Home Celebration, or marching down Olive Street with the

League of Women Voters in 1920.

While Panoramas of the City boasts some of the most incredible historical images of the city of St. Louis ever photographed, the Missouri History Museum invites members of the public to become the photographer and submit their own panoramas of the city.

How to submit your St. Louis panorama: • Tag the Missouri History Museum on Twitter and Facebook @ mohistorymuseum • Hash tag your panorama using #MySTLPanorama OR • Send your panorama via email to mySTLpanorama@mohistory.org Panoramas of the City is open September 2, 2017 through August 12, 2018.

Admission 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 Historical Society serves as the confluence of historical perspectives and contemporary issues. Due to its innovative approach to public ser vice, th e Missour i Histor y 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 a n d m u s i c a l p re s e n t a t i o n s ; programs for school classes and youth groups; family festivals; special events; workshops; and lectures. The Missouri History Museum is funded by the St. Louis City and County taxpayers through the Metropolitan Zoological Park and Museum District and by private donations.

The Museum is open seven days a week with general admission always free. The Missouri History M u s e u m i n F o re s t P a r k a l s o operates the Library and Research Center at 225 South Skinker Boulevard near the Washington University campus

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People People planner Airport plans Art of Travel gala St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) has partnered with Third Degree Glass Factory artists in commissioning a custom collection of glass works that will be offered for sale at the Airport’s 7th annual Art of Travel gala on October 5, 2017. Art lovers, philanthropists, community leaders and supporters of STL will attend this year's gala with a nod to candy and glass, Your Ticket to Candyville; a sweet escape to a colorful world of whimsy!

The commissioned Art of Travel glass collection is being created at the Third Degree Glass Factory by four St. Louis area artists: Dan Alexander, William Haynes, Jeremy Lampe and Michael Moran. Each of these talented artists will be creating unique and new works. Shaping soft, fluid, hot glass to harden into beautiful, translucent shapes is very similar to pulling crystalline sugar and taffy into whimsical and delicious candies.

The Art of Travel glass collection will feature more than 100 creations including sculptures, vases, bowls, pitchers, barware, ornamental candies and holiday ornaments. The items will sell between $40 and $400 each.

The annual fundraiser benefits the Lambert Art & Culture Program, which supports the Airport’s growing temporary exhibitions program of local and regional artists as well as future permanent art works throughout the terminals and concourses. The Art of Travel on Oct 5 will be held in Terminal 1’s Concourse B from 6-9 p.m. For event and ticket information, visit www. artoftravelstl.com.

Last year ’s event supported more than a dozen exhibitions at the Airport in the past year by local artists and organizations including Tom Sleet, Amy Reidel, Robert Ketchens, Michael Hoffman, Ken Konchel, Jenna Bauer, Gallery 210, Wildwood Press, Work/Play, Artists First, Craft Alliance, Schmidt Art Center, Missouri History Museum and the Sam Fox School of Art & Design for its installation of Spectroplexus.

In addition to the custom glass, the 7th annual Art of Travel will feature a savory and sweet-inspired menu by the Airport’s master food and beverage concessionaire, HMSHost. Chefs will fly in to STL to prepare the menu for more than 400 guests. Each guest will be able to sample Art of Travel signature cocktails, as well. This year, we will welcome the sounds of Sweetie & The Toothaches, a premier jump blues and boogie woogie group.

The very popular silent auction featuring travel, art and sportsthemed packages will also return this year. Tickets are $75 in advance and $100 at the door. Corporate sponsorships are also available and include group tickets.

The Chairs of the event are Jill and Dan McGuire and Doug Auer.

Jill McGuire is the former Director of the Regional Arts Commission.

Doug Auer is the co-founder of Third Degree Glass Factory.

A sample of each of the glass artist’s work will be part of an exhibition, Sneak Peak: Your Ticket to Candyville- The Glass of Third Degree Glass Factory at the Art of Travel in the Terminal 1 Ticketing Lounge between August 17 and October 29.

The Lambert Art and Culture Program is led by the seven-member

Airport Art Advisory Committee.

Current members are Lisa Cakmak, Associate Curator of Ancient Art at Saint Louis Art Museum; Ellen Gale, Executive Director Clayton Chamber of Commerce; Shelley H a g a n , We l l s F a rg o C u r a t o r Corporate Art; Leslie Markle, Curator of Public Art, Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum; Kiku Obata, Founding Principal of Kiku Obata & Co.; Roseann Weiss, Director of Community and Public Arts for the St. Louis Regional Arts Commission; and Carlos Zamora, Creative Director at Express Scripts.

Corn maze to feature Cubs' theme It didn't take long for the Richardson family to decide on the theme for this year's corn maze.

They knew what it would be the minute the Chicago Cubs won the World Series back in November.

That gave the family all winter to finalize an intricate design featuring Harry Caray yelling "Holy Cow!"; the Cubs logo; a Cubs pitcher and a batter; the Chicago Skyline; the Wrigley Field marquee; and the iconic ivy-covered outfield walls.

Located just an hour's drive northwest of Chicago, Richardson Adventure Farm has been in the family since 1840, and they planted their first corn maze in 2001. Over the years, it has become an annual destination for family fun, with a new 28-acre maze every year, plus more than 30 activities, including wagon rides, pig races, a vintage carousel and a "park train" that runs on real tracks. Most of the activities are included in the admission fee.

Only a few, such as the zip line and orb rides, cost extra. Private picnic sites with campfires are available by reservation, and there's plenty of free parking.

The last two mazes -- the 50th anniversary of "Star Trek" in 2016 a n d t h e Chic ago Blac khaw ks Stanley Cup win in 2015 -- set new attendance records of more than 80,000 people each year. "We're gearing up for even more people this year," said Robert Richardson, one of the five family members who own and operate what's become known as the "world's largest and most intricate corn maze".

What's new this year? We've upgraded the zip line," said Wendy Richardson, "It's not longer, just better and more exciting. And we added a trike trail in the special fenced-in area for little kids." Back by popular demand is a "Dairy Depot" with ice cream treats, which was added late in the season last year.

Admission is the same as last year: $16 for ages 13 and up, $13 for ages 4-12, free for ages three and under.

Richardson Adventure Farm is open Sept. 2 - Oct. 29, Wednesdays through Sundays, plus Labor Day and Columbus Day. For more info, log on to www.

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Shopkins Live! coming to The Fox S h o p k i n s L i v e ! ( w w w. shopkinsliveontour.com), the first live theatrical production based on the phenomenally successful Shopkins toy brand will bring the national tour to the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Sunday, November 26 at 1:00 p.m. it was jointly announced today by Gilles Paquin, President

and CEO of Koba Entertainment, and Nicole Hardiman, Senior Licensing Manager at Moose Toys.

Tickets are $45.50, $35.50, $30.50, $25.50, $20.20 and may be purchased online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Based on America’s #1 toy brand, Youtube sensation and international toy phenomenon created in Australia by Moose Toys, Shopkins Live! will feature The Shoppies and Shopkins characters taking the stage with an all new storyline, original pop music and video highlights as ‘Jessicake’, ‘Bubbleisha’, ‘Peppa-Mint’ and friends prepare for Shopville’s annual “Funtastic Food and Fashion Fair”.

“Shopkins is literally on every child’s wish list,” commented Paquin, who also serves as Executive Producer of Shopkins Live! “Koba Entertainment’s partnership with an innovative and leading toy manufacturer like Moose Toys allows us to bring one of the most successful toy brands in history to life on stage.”

“We are thrilled to have Koba Entertainment presenting our first-ever live theatrical show for

Shopkins,” added Hardiman. “This will be a fantastic event featuring the Shopkins and Shoppies in an amazing adventure that our North American fans can experience.”

Since its launch in 2014, the Shopkins brand continues to be a hot ticket item for children worldwide.

Shoppies dolls consistently rank as the #1 kids toy in the U.S.; the first-ever Shopkins movie, Shopkins Chef Club, was released last year by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment; and numerous dedicated apps continue to expand the brand’s ever-growing world.

Shopkins Live! will run for approximately 90 minutes, with one 15-minute intermission.

For more information on S h o p k i n s L i v e ! v i s i t w w w. shopkinsliveontour.com and signup to be the first to hear about the pre-sale offer, on-sale dates and North American tour dates.

Confluence Tower expands hours Spring has sprung all along the Meeting of the Great Rivers and the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower is

now open five days a week.

Visitors can now watch the spring season evolve at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers from 50, 100 and 150 feet high.

T h e To w e r, l o c a t e d a t 4 3 5 Confluence Tower Dr., Hartford, IL, is open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays from Noon to 5 p.m.

“Spring is finally here,” Deanna Barnes, Hartford Project Manager said. “We have great views from the Tower throughout the spring season and some exciting events planned for people who want to celebrate our beautiful spring foliage. Visitors can check out our events at the Confluence Tower website.”

Guided daily tours are available throughout the day at the Tower.

Admission to the Tower is $6 for adults, $5 for adults 62 and over, active military and military veterans, $4 for children 12 and u n d e r a n d c h i l d re n t w o a n d under are free. Group rates are available for 12 or more people and reservations can be made by calling the Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau at (618) 465-6676.

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People People planner Events planned in Alton area The Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the following events.

Carillon Concerts at Gordon Moore Park September 03, 10, 17, 24 5:00pm to 5:30pm Gordon F. Moore Community Park 4550 College Avenue (Illinois Rt. 140) Alton, IL 62002 (618) 463-3580 Listen to the melodic songs of the bells ringing forth from the Carillon Tower in the Nan Elliot Rose Garden. Every Sunday during the summer, you can walk the trails through the garden or spread out a blanket to listen as a talented local musician plays the bells for all to hear. Concerts are free and last approximately 30 minutes. For more information, call (618) 465-6676.

2017 concert schedule: Sept. 3- Dave Drillinger Sept. 10- Rhonda Griffin Sept. 17- Linda Allen Sept. 24- Dale Lockard Wood River Farmer's Market Thursdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28 4:00pm to 8:00pm IL-143, S 1st St, Wood River, IL 62095 IL-143, S 1st St Wood River, IL 62095 The Market will remain located in the parking lot on 143 and 1st Street.

The 2017 market will run from 4 p.m. to Dusk, every Thursday from July into September as long as the weather & crops permit.

Calhoun County Fair Thursday, September 07, 2017 – Sept. 10 Starting at 6:00pm Calhoun County Fairgrounds Main Street Hardin, IL 62047 Calhoun County hosts a late s u m m e r f a i r, c o m p l e t e w i t h carnival rides, live animal shows, 4H competitions, musical entertainment, truck pulls, demolition derby and lots of food.

Check out the scheduled events before you go. For more info, call (618) 576-2215.

Admission Season Ticket Seniors 60+: $10 Ages 16-59: $20 Ages 8-15: $5 7 or younger: Free Day Pass Seniors 60+: $8 Ages 16-59: $8 Ages 8-15: $2 7 and Younger: Free Sunset at the Vineyards Friday, September 08, 2017 6:00pm to 9:00pm Grafton Winery the Vineyards 21028 Eckert Orchard Rd. Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-3004 We will stay open until 9:00 pm to enjoy the gorgeous sunset. Bring your picnic baskets and a lawn chair or blanket if you would like.

This is a great opportunity to get some friends together and enjoy a quiet evening together. Bring a card game or sit around and let the stresses of the week wash away.

We hope to see you soon!

Alton Little Theater: BINGO, The Musical September 08, 09, 10, 12 - 17 Starting at 7:30pm Alton Little Theater

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2450 N. Henry Street Alton, IL 62002 (618) 462-6562 A splashy, zippy, FUN new Musical with Big Heart about a group of die-hard bingo players who will stop at nothing to miss their weekly game. The audiences will love the shenanigans- when they aren't playing th egame (and winning prizes) along with the Cast!

For more information, call (618) 462-6562.

To purchase tickets, call (618) 462-3205 or go to Online Box Office Admission Adults: $22 Students with I.D.: $10 33rd Annual Bike MS: Gateway Gateway Ride Saturday, September 09, 2017 and 10th All Day Event Lewis & Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 468-3220 The routes include fully-stocked re s t s t o p s e v e r y 1 0 - 1 5 m i l e s , a great lunch stop each day and safety provided by volunteer EMTs, HAM radio operators, and

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bicycle repair from our partner bike shops. The route loops back to Lewis and Clark Community College on Saturday and Sunday, where you will be treated to a delicious meal, massage, and live music.

Your participation will help support programs, services, and research that make a huge difference to the people who must fight MS every day of their lives.

For cyclists and all those seeking a personal challenge and a world free of MS, Bike MS is the premier fundraising cycling series in the nation.

Registration Fee: $70 Day-Of registration Fee: $80 Fundraising Minimum: $300 (Fundraiser deadline is Oct. 15, 2017) Route Options: 25, 50, 75 & 100 mile Age Minimum: 12 years old For more information, call (855) 372-1331.

Admission Registration Fee: $70 Day-Of registration: $80 Lewis & Clark Music Festival Saturday, September 09, 2017 10:00am to 4:00pm

Lewis & Clark State Historic Site 1 Lewis and Clark Trail Hartford, IL 62048 (618) 251-5811 Sounds of the past will fill the air at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site on Saturday, Sept. 9, when musicians gather to perform bluegrass and other traditional styles at the site’s annual music festival.

Both the music and the parking are free at the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Performers, some in period clothing, will play traditional music throughout the site.

The Harmans will perform 11 a.m. & Noon.

For more information, call (618) 251-5811.

Admission Free Pere Marquette Rendezvous Sept. 9 - 10 10:00am to 5:00pm Pere Marquette State Park 13112 Visitor Center Lane Grafton, IL 62037 (618) 786-3323 Step back in time to the days when frontier fur trappers met with fur traders and buyers during this reenactment festival at Pere

Marquette State Park. The fourth annual Pere Marquette State Park Rendezvous will be a traditional Pre-1840 event with buckskinned re-enactors portraying primitive traders and campers. There will be period demonstrations, black powder and longbow shoots, camp music and food common to days on the Illinois frontier. The public is invited to attend and admission is free.

Grafton's Art in the Park Sept. 9 - 10 10:00am to 6:00pm The Grove Memorial Park Market Street Grafton, IL 62037 Beautiful art will be on display at the 11th Annual Grafton Art in the Park. Enjoy live music, food vendors, art activities, demonstrations and artists presenting their handmade art, fine art, paintings, photography, glass, jewelry and much more.

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People People planner St. Louis Symphony Orchestra single tickets now on sale The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has announced that single tickets for its 138th season are on-sale.

Ti c k e t s f o r a l l C l a s s i c a l , L i v e a t P o w e l l H a l l , F a m i l y, and Education concerts can be purchased online at www.slso. org, by calling 314-534-1700, or in person at the Powell Hall Box Office.

During the 2017/2018 season, SLSO audiences will enjoy a season-long celebration of Music Director David Robertson’s remarkable tenure.

It will be Robertson’s 13th and final season with the SLSO. The 17/18 season also marks the orchestra’s 50th year at Powell Hall.

The subscription season b e g i n s S a t u r d a y, S e p t e m b e r 23, as Music Director David Robertson leads the SLSO in a program featuring works by Mozart and pianist Emanuel Ax. Season highlights include: Season opening celebration of Mozart, including six piano concertos with Emanuel Ax; season finale features Swing Symphony collaboration with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Wo r k s i n c l u d e B e e t h o v e n ’ s M is sa sol emn i s, Vi v a l d i ’s T h e F o u r S e a s o n s , O r ff ’ s C a r m i n a burana, Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 2, Ravel’s Bolero, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Adès’s Powder Her Face Suite, and U.S. premieres of Peter Ruzicka’s Elegie: Remembrance for Orchestra, and Erkki-Sven Tüür ’s Solastalgia.

Returning artists include SLSO Music Director Designate Stéphane Denève, Nicholas McGegan, Leonard Slatkin, Orli Shaham, Augustin Hadelich, C h r i s t i n e B r e w e r, S u s a n n a Phillips, and Kelley O’Connor.

Eighth season of live radio broadcasts of all Saturday subscription concerts on St.

Louis Public Radio.

Third season of “Night at the Symphony” on the Nine Network.

Live at Powell Hall concerts, including some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters like Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™, Jurassic Park, and North by Northwest.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, B r o a d w a y ’ s hottest artist, Leslie Odom Jr., will perform at Powell Hall, and tribute concerts, including T h e M u s i c o f J o h n Wi l l i a m s , will feature the works of legendary artists.

The four-concert Family Series featuring Athletes of the Orchestra, Rapped & Remixed, Pinocchio’s Adventures in Funland, and A World of MakeBelieve.

Education Concerts for e l e m e n t a r y, m i d d l e , a n d h i g h school students designed to

bring music to life both inside and outside the classroom.

The 17/18 season will also feature the following newly announced Live at Powell Hall concerts: M e r e d i t h Wi l l s o n ’ s “ T h e Music Man” at the Symphony Saturday, May 12, 7:00pm Sunday, May 13, 3:00pm Celebrate Mother ’s Day weekend with one of America’s most beloved movie musicals on the big screen, while the SLSO performs the original Academy Award-winning score live. © 2 0 1 7 M e r e d i t h Wi l l s o n M u s i c L L C & H a p p y Va l l e y Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

Tribute to George Michael Friday, May 18, 7:30pm Celebrate the life of one of the best-selling music artists of all time when the SLSO pays tribute to George Michael.

Music of Pink Floyd Friday, June 8, 7:30pm The SLSO gets in tune with its psychedelic side, along with guest conductor Brent Havens, a full rock band, lights, and lasers for The Music of Pink Floyd.

Music of Elton John & More Friday, June 15, 7:30pm One of Broadway’s best performers, Michael Cavanaugh, joins the SLSO for a tribute to the music of Sir Elton John.

About the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1880 and now in its 137th season, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest orchestra in the country and widely considered one of the world’s finest. Under the leadership of Music Director David Robertson, currently in his 12th season, the SLSO strives for artistic excellence, educational impact and

community connection while meeting its mission statement: enriching people’s lives through the power of music.

The SLSO presents a full season of classical programs and Live at Powell Hall concerts and hundreds of free education and community p r o g r a m s e a c h y e a r. M e d i a partners include St. Louis Public Radio, 90.7 –KWMU, which broadcasts the SLSO’s Saturday night subscription concerts live + The Nine Network, which regularly features SLSO performances on its Night at the Symphony program. In addition, the SLSO is known for its Grammy Aw a r d - w i n n i n g r e c o r d i n g s , Carnegie Hall appearances, national and international tours, innovative programming and extensive community e n g a g e m e n t i n i t i a t i v e s . w w w. slso.org

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Above, BraiZe in Bloomington specializes in stuffed sandwiches called BraiZitos. Here is the Rocky, which was made with Italian beef. Below, outdoor seating.

BraiZe in Bloomington

By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge My latest trip took me to a pretty cool gimmick eatery — BraiZe in Bloomington.

When I heard about this place and its stuffed sandwiches I had to check it out.

BraiZe is located inside the Regency Hotel and Conference Center at 1413 Leslie Dr. Unit No. 2 in Bloomington.

I applaud the crazy ideas at BraiZe. It takes a six-inch freshly baked loaf of bread, hollows it out and stuffs it with all kinds of scrumptious ingredients. This quirky dish is called the BraiZito and of course I had to try one. I visited with the Intelligencer’s own Matt Kamp and I think he was equally fired up to check this place out.

But before I delved into stuffed sandwich greatness I had to try an appetizer and BraiZe has several good choices.

I started off with the Mama Libs Meatballs.

They consisted of ground ham and pork simmered in a sweet and sour sauce and sprinkled with a little parsley for garnishing.

The sauce was quite thick and each meatball was coated nicely.

The meat had a little bit of crispiness to it on the outside, but once you took a bite it was tender on the inside. The sauce was outstanding. The sweetness blast that came with it was lip-licking good.

They were accompanied by chunks of sourdough bread, which were a great side piece. I used them to mop up the leftover sauce from the meatballs. It was a great way to start my experience.

Next came my BraiZito. I went with the Rocky while Matt ordered the Royale.

I’ll start with Matt’s. It consisted of beef, swiss and cheddar cheese, green pepper, onion and thousand island dressing stuffed inside the hollowed out bread. He compared it to a patty melt sandwich and really liked it.

My Rocky was comprised with Italian beef, mozzarella cheese, Giardiniera and accompanied with a container of au jus. I went with the medium Giardiniera. They also offered mild and spicy.

Giardiniera is simply an Italian relish, which is commonly associated with Italian beef. It

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consists of pickled vegetables like peppers, carrots, celery and various spices.

I’ll say I was a little disappointed in my order. I guess I should have went spicy with the Giardiniera, because there was no kick to it at all. I thought the whole thing had kind of a bland taste and it didn’t hold together nearly as well as Matt’s order. That is an issue with Italian beef anyway, but I thought with the thicker bread it may work out better.

The highlight of the main course was the homemade sweet potato chips that accompanied my BaiZito. They had a thicker cut to them and were popping with sweet potatoey goodness in every bite. I’ll be honest, I focused on them a lot more than my sandwich.

There were plenty of other options that grabbed my attention on the menu, too. I

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would visit again to try one of them.

There was the He’s Just a Po’ Boy with fried or grilled shrimp, romaine lettuce, lobster salad and a creole sauce, as well as the California with grilled steak, French fries, cilantro, onion, arbol salsa and crema and the Piggly Wiggly with pork, cole slaw and chorizo barbecue sauce to name a few.

All of the BraiZitos can be switched into tacos or salads if you don’t want all of the carbs from the bread. There are also salad choices and soup on the menu.

On the appetizer menu the Gospel Sprouts sounded good, with sauteed brussel sprout leaves, bacon, parmesan cheese and sherry, as well as The Fried Pearl, lightly breaded fresh oysters with a creole dipping sauce and the Carny Bites, fried sweet corn fritters with

cheddar cheese and a side of honey butter.

Visit www.braizefood.com to check out the entire menu and learn more about BraiZe. The restaurant itself was fairly big and open.

There were a ton of square tables for patrons to sit at and a large square bar along the front wall. Outside seating is also available with a slew of metal tables with umbrellas aside the long walkway when you enter.

It wasn’t overly expensive, but a little high for what it was. My meal cost over $20 altogether. The meatballs and my BaiZito were $9.75 each.

I definitely applaud BraiZe for a unique and creative menu and I recommend next time you’re cruising through Bloomington, it’s an intriguing place to make a stop when you gotta eat.

Dining Delights The Edge's own Bill Roseberry, famous for his You Gotta' Eat restaurant reviews, has put together his thoughts on a number of local eateries.

Enjoy.

Foundry Public House 126 N. Main St. Edwardsville A hip newer spot on the Edwardsville food scene, visit here to get your gourmet burger fix and relax with some friends.

Great burgers, including the J-Bird topped with a sunny side up egg.

The chicken wings are pretty good, too. Try the sweet heat, they aren't really spicy, more of a sweet chili taste. If you're looking for a unique experience check out the salmon reuben. It will confuse your palate at first, but you won't be disappointed.

It's small, so can get a little packed, but has friendly service and a pretty good craft beer menu to pass the time.

The Original Pancake House 8817 Ladue Rd. St. Louis If you're looking for a top notch breakfast place, this is it. Literally some of the best bacon I've ever had.

We're talking fat slices and juicy as heck. It could almost be called pork belly. The bacon pancakes are the way to go, with chunks of bacon blanketing buttermilk pancakes and topped with whipped butter and warm maple syrup. The hash browns are top notch, too, maybe the best I've had. Get there quick, it's only open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday and it gets quite busy. There are locations around the country, but only in Ladue and Chesterfield locally.

Champaign is the next closest.

Three Kings Public House 6307 Delmar Blvd.

The Loop Pretty cool pub in the heart of The Loop. Head in to try some good craft beers on draft during happy hour, or grab a great meal.

The mussels and fries is one of their signature dishes on the appetizer menu. Make sure to check out the buffalo chicken toasted ravioli, served with Sriracha sauce, they are outstanding. You can't go wrong with the muffuletta, which comes in a quarter, half and full sandwich. I recommend the quarter, this sucker is a monster. Cool, laid back, old school pub atmosphere and includes plenty of seating.

Bogart's Smokehouse 1627 S. 9th St. Soulard Outstanding barbecue joint, no wonder it tops lists for the region when they come out. It's small, so you may have to wait in line, but it's worth it. They don't do anything fancy, they just do it up right. The ribs and brisket are top notch and the baked beans are the best I've had. They put them in the bottom of the smoker and let the juices from the meats drip down, creating a sensational flavor. Their burnt ends and smoked pastrami are very popular. You better go early if you want to get a taste of them. Check out their delicious sweet sauce, the Sweet Maegan Ann. O'Connell's Pub 4652 Shaw Blvd.

St. Louis Cheap, simple and good. That's a good rundown of O'Connell's

Pub in St. Louis. The burgers are tremendous. They're huge and very succulent. It's just a great old-style Irish pub, with good beer selections and simple food made to perfection.

Across the street from Shaw's Garden and not far from Forest Park, so there are great activities to follow if you visit.

Gilliganz Bar and Grill 7251 St. James Rd. Edwardsville This staple in Holiday Shores is a great place to grab a bite to eat.

Check out the dog pizza, with chicken, tomatoes and onions and cooked in the dog sauce — featuring buffalo and barbecue sauce mixed together — it's delicious. There are plenty of other pizza and sandwich selections on the menu. Mondays feature 40-cent wings after 8 p.m.

Get the garlic parmesan wings.

Be prepared to wait on Mondays though.

Tucanos Brazilian Grill 1520 S. 5th St. St. Charles Sensational. I almost don't have the words to describe this meat mecca. For $25 order Tucanos Famous Churrasco and get an infinity of grilled meats. Each table includes a stick with red at one end and green at the other.

Green means go, red means stop.

As long as you go green the grilled food keeps coming. Anything from turkey wrapped in bacon to prime rib to grilled pineapple to salmon to chicken hearts, it's amazing the stuff they will bring. Also hit the buffet and grab a salad, some fried bananas and some scrumptious fried cheese. I'd recommend going in a group. It's a lot of fun and you'll be there awhile.

Steve's Hot Dogs on The Hill 2131 Marconi Ave. St. Louis If you like hot dogs with a quirky twist, then this is the place for you. The creation of Steve Ewing, the lead singer for The Urge, this place is awesome. It's small and only open for lunch hours Monday through Saturday, but worth a visit. The Gorilla Mac and Cheese

Dog is awesome, comprised of a smoked Nathan's hot dog, topped with creamy mac and cheese, bacon and French fried onions. The Bacon Bacon Jamaican is great too, with two slices of bacon, pepper jack cheese, jerk seasoning, bell peppers and sweet chipotle sauce. There are plenty of other quirky dogs there, too. There is now a second location in the Tower Grove neighborhood.

Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill 215 Harvard Dr. Edwardsville B e p re p a re d t o w a i t w h e n you visit this new hot spot in Edwardsville, but it's worth it. Make sure to check out the gator bites, they are fantastic. It's alligator meat fried in a corn meal breading. The catfish fillets are fried in the same corn meal breading and equally as good. There are also gator tacos and don't miss “Crabby Monday's Crab Leg Special.” A little pricey though.

Mission Taco Joint 908 Lafayette Ave. Soulard If you like quirky and eclectic twists on Mexican fare then this is the place for you. There are great tacos and burritos like the Brah'rito with carne asada and chipotle bacon. It is freakin' huge, too. They also have torta selections on the menu and a cool carne asada fries choice in the appetizers. Good beer selections there also.

Huddle Bar & Grill 1101 Caseyville Rd. Suite J Caseyville It may look like your average bar, but get a load of the menu and quickly find out it's not. The food is definitely worth a visit. Steak night is a definite time to go. Get a New York strip steak and potato for $9.99.

Check out the peanut butter bacon burger, the asparagus in balsamic sauce and the sweet potato fries drizzled with honey, all are delicious choices.

Strange Donuts 2709 Sutton Blvd.

Maplewood An aptly named donut shop, it is one of the weirdest places you may

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ever eat, but weird doesn't mean it's not good. Check out the strangers, which are daily collaborations with other local restaurants. The bacon maple donut and the gooey butter donut are always on the menu and always fantastic choices.

Pirronne’s Pizzeria 1775 Washington St. Florissant T h e p i z z a h e re i s a m a z i n g .

They use provel cheese and have a slew of ingredients to go on top of their thin crust pies.

During the day they have a great buffet lunch special, which also has a salad bar and soups and appetizers.

Frank’s Restaurant 132 West Macarthur Dr. Cottage Hills It is an extensive menu with all kinds of choices, including breakfast selections, sandwiches, steaks, fish, pasta dishes and it’s cheap. Did I mention that it’s cheap?

1860’s Hardshell Café and Saloon 1860 S. 9th St., St. Louis Soulard A great place to get some Cajun and Creole food and have a good time to boot. It’s split into two sides, with the dining area on one end with great items like crab legs, gumbo, po’ boy sandwiches, red beans and rice and wonderful

crab cakes. The other half of the building offers a full bar and live entertainment.

Lotawata Creek Southern Grill 311 Salem Pl. Fairview Heights Fatten yourself up at this joint.

The menu is ridiculously huge and the portions are even bigger. Get your own plate of fries for a side, or a bucket of onion rings. It offers a creative sandwich portion of the menu and great southern-style dishes, try the Mac Daddy Burger.

You won’t go away hungry here, trust me.

1818 Chophouse 210 S. Buchanan St. Edwardsville This is a great place to grab a steak diinner, that is their signature dish. A good place for a fancy dinner date, the ambience in the dining area is fantastic. It offers extensive breakfast, brunch and dinner menus, but be prepared to pay, it’s pretty expensive.

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Katie McGrath

Ken Haller

Alice RIpley

Paula West

Barbara Fasano and Eric Comstock

Alice Ripley brings to her cabaret shows the explosive brilliance that has taken her to Broadway stardom. In addition to Next to Normal, she has been in the original Broadway casts of Les MisĂŠrables (Fantine), Sunset Boulevard, Side Show, The Rocky H o r ro r Sho w, and Ame ric an P s yc ho .

Currently appearing as Kathleen on the new Netflix comedy Girlboss.

"An astounding central performance." - Ben Brantley, The New York Times As If We Never Said Goodbye from Sunset Boulevard Emily Skinner Broadway, Her Way John Fischer, piano and Music Director Saturday, November 11 at 8:00pm In her captivatingly all-in cabaret show, Tony-nominated Broadway star Emily Skinner (Side Show, Billy Elliot, The Full Monty) takes us on a tour of her neighborhood. A favorite at The Rep in Follies and at the MUNY in The Little Mermaid.

Among his many accomplishments, Emily's MD John Fischer is the Music Director of that renowned center of dance, Jacob's Pillow, located in The Berkshires of western Massachusetts.

"Skinner is simply sublime..." - Liz Smith, NY Post "A true Broadway great." -USA Today "Skinner's voice is absolutely ravishing." Time Out New York Could I Love You from Follies Eric Comstock & Barbara Fasano DOWNTON ABBEY ROAD: The Best of Britain Friday, October 27 at 8:00pm COOL BRITANNIA! Join the New York nightclub world's most celebrated couple as they celebrate the great songs of Great Britain in this new and wildly entertaining show.

Songs by such writers such Noel Coward, Anthony Newley, Ivor Novello, Sting & the Beatles.

"EXHILARATING ... CABARET CAVIAR" Stephen Holden, The New York Times "MASTERFUL ... they take it to a whole

other level."

-Will Friedwald, The Wall Street Journal Va n Heusen's Incurably Romantic From Noel Coward's Sail Away Direct from Feinstein's/54 Below in New York City...

Scott Siegel's smash series: BROADWAY'S GREATEST HITS OF ALL TIME! With Broadway Stars Farah Alvin & William Michals Mark Hartman, piano and Music Director Friday, November 3, 2017 at 8:00pm Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 8:00pm The show that every musical-theater lover has been waiting for. The songs that made Broadway great, that made your heart soar, that you sing leaving the theatre and in the shower! You will hear many of the greatest Broadway songs of all time performed by two of Broadway's most acclaimed voices.

The Gaslight is the first stop outside of New York for Scott Siegel's critically acclaimed and wildly popular concert series, which has been playing monthly for 18 months at at Feinstein's/54 Below.

Farah Alvin has been in Broadway shows as diverse as Saturday Night Fever, Nine, and It Shoulda Been You, and Off-Broadway in The Marvelous Wonderettes (which plays at The Rep this winter.) The Wall Street Journal pulls no punches, calling Farah...

"The BEST YOUNG Musical Comedy SINGER to come along IN YEARS." They don't make baritones like William Michals any more. With his rich, lustrous, resonating sound, William played Emile de Beque in the extremely well received and sold out run of South Pacific at Lincoln Center, singing such classics as "Some Enchanted Evening" and "This Nearly Was Mine." He has starred as Don Quixote in many regional production of Man of La Mancha. From Broadway World's review of South Pacific: "Michals' sonorous voice is nothing short of breathtaking."

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Gaslight Cabaret Festival returning to St. Louis

For The Edge The Gaslight Cabaret Festival kicks off Friday, October 13, and runs through Saturday, November 11 at The Gaslight Theater in the Central West End of St. Louis.

"Over five weekends, the festival features some of the brightest lights of Broadway - including a Tony Award Winner for Best Actress in a Musical; the first stop outside of New York for a show from a long playing series at Feinstein's/54 Below there; one of the greatest jazz singers working today; and two of our finest homegrown talents," said Jim Dolan of The Presenters Dolan, producer of the festival. More details about the lineup below: An Evening With Paula West Bruce Barth, piano and Music Director Ben Wheeler, Bass Montez Coleman, Drums Friday, October 13 at 8pm Saturday, October 14 at 8pm To say that Paula West is a great azz singer only begins to state her gifts. With a regular residency at Feinstein's in San Francisco, Paula always brings fresh looks to her material, standard or contemporary. That her velvet contralto is among the most beautiful in the business makes her compelling shows all the more pleasurable.

"If a night of jazz entertainment were still held up to the standards set by Ella, Billie and Sarah, San Francisco singer Paula West would be the only (yes, only) contemporary vocalist worth the price of admission. Her contralto is a thing of beauty." -Time Out New York "Paula West's new show is another classic." The Mercury News Fly Me To The Moon Tony Award Winner for Best Actress in a Musical - Next to Normal Alice Ripley Brad Simmons, piano and Music Director Friday, October 20 at 8pm Saturday, October 21 at 8pm

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This Nearly Was Mine from South Pacific Ken Haller Happy Haller Days!

Marty Fox, piano and Music Director Thursday, Nov 2 at 8:00pm Thursday, Nov 9 at 8:00pm In his advance take on the holidays, Ken promises to be surprising,funny, personal, moving, great company and just a little exasperating. Just like all our holidays!

The video below by Paul Schankman about one of our finest St. Louis-based talents is very well done.

Katie McGrath Significant Others Lina Koutrakos, Director Rick Jensen, piano and Music Director Friday, November 10 at 8pm Katie is a cabaret natural. She moved to New York from St. Louis last year, and recently performed this show at The Metropolitan Room, getting these reviews: "Katie McGrath has already pursued, captured, and pretty much perfected cabaret performance...Song after song was re-imagined in thrilling, heartbreaking, and moving ways.. the spirits of Mabel Mercer and Julie Wilson were watching over the room."

-Gerry Geddes, MAC Bistro "Genuine, engaging, comedic, sings from the heart and cherishes the lyric! What a pure pleasure to have been in the same room with Katie, whose NYC debut was as good as they come!"

Scott Barbarino, NitelifeExchange Significant Others: the people, places and events that make us - well, us. Features a lively mix of Great American Songbook, pop, country and soul.

McGrath's proceeds will benefit St. Louis's own Guardian Angel Settlement Association, w h o s e s o c i a l s e r v i c e s p ro g r a m s a n d developmental childcare program work to improve the lives of those in our community struggling with poverty.

For tickets and more informaton, visit: http://www.gaslightcabaretfestival.com/

Music Tuning in Great Rivers Choral Society announces schedule The Great Rivers Choral Society (GRCS), an adult choir of mixed voices serving the Riverbend area of Southern Illinois, is pleased to announce the kickoff of the 20172018 season.

“We’re really excited about the upcoming season,” said Dr. Ronald Abraham, GRCS Music Director.

“We’ll be tackling new works by Randall Stroope and René Clausen as well as some familiar pop arrangements and more traditional choral music – and some old favorites that long-time audience members may recognize.”

The concert series begins in the fall (Oct. 7, 14-15) with “Beginnings: Seasons, Love and Life,” presenting some of the finest choral works from the eighteenth century to modern composers creating today. The concert will feature selections from Haydn's Creation and Randall Thompson's glorious 'Alleluia" as well as newer works.

In December, the choir will be joined by a Brass Ensemble to help celebrate the Holiday Season. Music will include "Carols for Brass and Choir” and selections from Bach's triumphant "Christmas Oratorio.” And the Spring Finale will celebrate the approaching summer with “Boys of Summer: Beach Boys, Beatles, and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.”

All concerts are free to the public, with a free-will offering taken during the performances.

“We’re trying some new things this year,” Dr. Abraham said, “and the choir is coming in with renewed energy. For example, we held four Summer Sings in Alton and invited audience members to sing with us. It was a great way to get to know the community and find new members who are looking to join their voices in song.” Dr. Abraham noted that anyone interested in joining the Great Rivers Choral Society may contact him at (618) 917-0042 for an audition.

For more information, visit grcssing.com.

The full concert calendar is: Beginnings: Seasons, Love and Life Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

Holy Angels Catholic Church, 345 W. Acton Ave., Wood River, Illinois Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 3 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 514 Alby Street, Alton, Illinois Christmas Concert with Brass Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 3 p.m.

St. John’s United Methodist Church, 7372 Marine Road, Edwardsville, Illinois Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 3 p.m.

Godfrey First United Methodist Church, 1100 Airport Rd., Godfrey, Illinois Boys of Summer: Beach Boys, Beatles & Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons Friday, April 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

First United Methodist Church

of Jerseyville, 1200 S. Liberty St., Jerseyville, Illinois Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 3 p.m.

Godfrey First United Methodist Church, 1100 Airport Rd., Godfrey, Illinois Great Rivers Choral Society, Inc., which was founded in the fall of 2001, is an adult chorus of mixed voices whose objective is to foster and encourage music education and appreciation in southwestern Illinois. The choir is made up of 40-60 volunteer artists from all age groups and walks of life who enjoy singing and are looking for a means of expressing collectively their vocal talents.

F O R F U R T H E R INFORMATION, please visit grcssing.com.

SLSO announces Live at the Pulitzer series The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, in partnership with the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, announced that tickets for St. Louis Symphony Live at the Pulitzer are on-sale now. The 15th season of the series will offer contemporary classical works, carefully selected by the SLSO, which complement the Pulitzer ’s exhibitions. Each concert is performed in the intimate setting of the Pulitzer ’s main gallery, highlighting the museum’s celebrated Tadao Ando-designed building and providing a direct experience with art.

The 2017-2018 season will feature guest curators for the first time in the history of the concert series. Pianist Peter Henderson will curate the October 4, February 27, and February 28 programs, and Resident Conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Gemma New will curate the January 30, January 31, and April 11 programs.

A subscription to St. Louis Symphony Live at the Pulitzer, which includes four concerts, costs $74. Single tickets are $23.

Subscriptions and single tickets are

on-sale now. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 314-5341700 or visit www.slso.org.

October 4, 2017, 7:30pm Exhibition: Blue Black Peter Henderson, piano KARLHEINZ STOCKHAUSEN Klavierstück IX (1954-55, rev. 196 1) STEVE REICH – Come Out (1966) MICHAEL JOHANSON – Rhapsody (1998) JULIUS EASTMAN – Second Movement from Piano 2 (1986) FRED ONOVWEROSUOKE – Five Kaleidoscopes (2013) January 30 & 31, 2018, 7:30pm February 27 & 28, 2018, 7:30pm Exhibition: Living Proof: The Art of Japanese Draftsmanship in the 19th Century April 11, 2018, 7:30pm Exhibition: Mona Hatoum: Terra Infirma *Programs for St. Louis Symphony Live at the Pulitzer d u r i n g t h e L i v i n g P ro o f a n d Mona Hatoum exhibitions will be announced at a future date.

About the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1880 and now in its 137th season, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second-oldest orchestra in the country and widely considered one of the world’s finest. Under the leadership of Music Director David Robertson, currently in his 12th season, the SLSO strives for artistic excellence, educational impact and community connection while meeting its mission statement: enriching people’s lives through the power of music. The SLSO presents a full season of classical programs and Live at Powell Hall concerts and hundreds of free education and community programs each year.

Media partners include St. Louis Public Radio, 90.7 –KWMU, w h i c h b ro a d c a s t s t h e S L S O ’ s Saturday night subscription concerts live + The Nine Network, which regularly features SLSO performances on its Night at the Symphony program. In addition, the SLSO is known for its Grammy Aw a r d - w i n n i n g r e c o r d i n g s , Carnegie Hall appearances,

national and international tours, i n n o v a t i v e p ro g r a m m i n g a n d extensive community engagement initiatives. www.slso.org

Tickets for Sheldon events go on sale Single tickets for The Sheldon’s 2017-2018 season went on sale Saturday, August 12 at 10 a.m. through MetroTix at 314-534-1111, through The Sheldon’s website at TheSheldon.org, or in person at The Fox Theatre Box Office, 534 N. Grand Blvd. Concertonly tickets for John Pizzarelli will go on sale September 23 and Arlo Guthrie on February 2, patron tickets for both shows are available now through The Sheldon.

Featuring the best in jazz, folk, c l a s s i c a l , c o ff e e a n d m a t i n e e concerts, the upcoming season includes artists such as Ben

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Vereen, Delfeayo Marsalis, Cécile McLorin Salvant, Béla Fleck & A b i g a i l Wa s h b u r n , t h e 4 4 2 s , Ricky Skaggs, Amy Helm, Black Vi o l i n , H o n e y H o n e y, M a r t y Stuart, Abdullah Ibrahim & Hugh Masekela, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, David Halen, Kirk Hanser, members of the St. Louis Symphony and many more.

For a VIP concert experience, The Sheldon continues to offer the “All-Access Ticket,” a premium package that includes preferred concert seating, complimentary parking, a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception before the concert and during intermission, and more. Seating is limited.

Call The Sheldon’s Development Department at 314-533-9900 to reserve All-Access tickets.

Prices vary by performance. For more information or a full season listing, call The Sheldon at 314533-9900 or visit TheSheldon.org.

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Music Music calendar Thursday, Sept. 7 Afton Music Showcase, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Mike Love, w/Paula Fuga, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Sleeping With Sirens- Gossip Tour, w/The White Noise, Palaye Royale, Chase Atlantic, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 8 Tr a v i s Te e l P a g e , w / R o s s Christopher, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

A Tribute to Yo! MTV Raps, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9 LouFest 2017, Forest Park, St. Louis Fly Method, Captain Courageou, Decedy, The Bad Haircuts, Dre Fire,

The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 10 E v a U n d e r F i re , C l o c k w o r k Eclectic, Saracoma, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Tony! Toni! Tone!, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 11 Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Single Mothers, Blueberry Hills, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

Friday, Sept. 15

Saturday, Sept. 16

Mary J. Blige, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Shabazz Palaces w/ Porter Ray, DJ Mahf, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

STL Symphony presents Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis Smile Empty Soul, Kaiju Killers, Skyline In Ruins, Cause Of Ruin, Audioburn, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Of Montreal, Showtime Goma and Nancy Feast, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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By DAVID KING Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Saturday, August 19 was World Humanitarian Day – a time to remember the tremendous humanitarian need around the world.

The stark reality is that the world is facing the greatest humanitarian crisis since 1945: Mass starvations are threatening millions of people in South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia and Yemen, while an unmatched refugee crisis continues in Syria.

World Humanitarian Day is also a time to remember the sacrifice of those who risk their lives to serve. What often gets ignored, however,

is the role that faith plays in people’s desire to give and serve. This is where I focus my research.

Philanthropy and religion Let’s first look at available data to understand how much giving is tied to one’s faith.

According to Giving USA, the leading annual report of philanthropy in America, religious contributions (narrowly defined as giving to houses of worship, denominations, missionary societies and religious media) made up 32 percent of all giving in America in 2016.

Another study found that 73 percent of all American giving went to a house of worship or a religiously identified organization.

Many of these organizations make up the

world’s largest NGOs. For example, three of the top 10 biggest charities by total revenue last year (Catholic Charities, Salvation Army and National Christian Foundation) are explicitly religious. Religious agencies make up 13 of the top 50 charities in the U.S. It is true that factors such as wealth, income, education and marital status are all predictors of giving. But religious belief and practice are one of the best predictors.

Overall, religious Americans volunteer more, give more, and give more often not only to religious but secular causes as well.

Among Americans who give to any cause, 55 percent claim religious values as an important motivator for giving.

What religions tell us These values of giving are deeply rooted in the texts, traditions and practices of many faiths. Take, for example, the messages within the three Abrahamic faiths.

In Judaism, the Hebrew Scriptures refer to “tzedakah,” literally meaning justice.

Tzedakah is considered a commandment and a moral obligation that all Jews should follow.

The commitment to justice places a priority on their giving to help the poor. Beyond giving just time and money, rabbis even spoke of “gemilut chasadim,” literally meaning lovingkindness, or focusing on right relationship with one another as the prerogative of religious giving.

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

"The Glass Castle"

Any parents of young children — or anyone thinking of hearing the pitter-patter of little feet — are urged to go to their local movie theater and see "The Glass Castle." Not as a how-to guide, mind you. No, that might actually get you thrown in jail.

They should go see it instead as a much-needed reminder that you can mess up spectacularly with your kids and still manage to have them adore you. "The Glass Castle " is steeped in crazy love, but love nonetheless.

Based on Jeannette Walls' 2005 best-selling memoir, the film is both a tribute to parenting and a confessional of its absence. Like the book, it looks back without pity or sentiment. Unlike the book, it's got Woody Harrelson and Brie Larson, acting spectacularly.

Walls created a sensation when she wrote about her destitute and nomadic youth, a childhood of hunger and privation at the hands of a pair of idiosyncratic parents who shunned schools, authority, capitalism and regular bill payments.

Hers was a childhood where she suddenly moved in the middle of the night, badly burned herself while unsupervised at the stove, had to eat butter and sugar as a meal, endured rages from her alcoholic dad and lived in homes without plumbing or electricity.

She was left in the house of an abuser to fend for herself and "learned" to swim when her father repeatedly tossed her underwater so she'd no longer cling to the side of the pool.

Struggle, she was taught, gives life beauty. Adventure was more important than comfort.

RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "mature thematic content involving family dysfunction, and for some language and smoking."

RUNNING TIME: Running time: 127 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

"Good Time"

The fraternal directing duo of Josh and Benny Safdie make urban odysseys that flow with the quicksilver currents of New York City. You can feel the gum-stained pavement under your feet. You can smell the Q train.

The Safdies were already an electric new energy in cinema — streetwise and scuzzy — but in the ironically titled caper "Good Time," they have quickened their already kinetic pace.

This movie, wild and erratic, is downright blistering. The opening credits, as if rushing to catch up, don't appear until well into the film, after all hell has already broken loose.

Many of their gritty, abrasive tales emanate directly from the street; that's where they found the homeless, heroinaddicted protagonist (Arielle Holmes) of their last film, the verite "Heaven Knows What." The same could not be said for the star of "Good Time": Robert Pattinson. The "Twilight" actor, captivated by a still from "Heaven Knows What," contacted the Safdies and out came "Good Time."

It goes without saying that this is a long way off from "Twilight" — a franchise that, whatever its other attributes, has at least given us two of the most interesting actors of a generation. While Kristen Stewart has already won acclaim for herself in Olivier Assayas films and others, Pattinson has more quietly assembled an equally impressive filmography with the likes of David Cronenberg and James Gray, in whose "The Lost City of Z" Pattinson made such a distinct (if heavily bearded) impression earlier this year.

In "Good Time," he plays Connie, one of two brothers from Queens. The other, Nick (played by co-director Benny Safdie), is mentally challenged. With no parents apparently on the scene, Connie is Nick's keeper, and a highly questionable one at that. In the opening scene, he pulls Nick out of a psychiatrist session, admonishing him as they hustle down the hallway that it's not where he belongs.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language throughout, violence, drug use and sexual content."

RUNNING TIME: 99 minutes.

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

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"Logan Lucky"

"Logan Lucky " is an easy movie to like, but maybe not love.

In his big return to film after a four-year hiatus (or retirement, if it can even be called that now), Steven Soderbergh has created a sort of cinematic bingo of his well of tricks. Heist movie? Check. Channing Tatum? Check. Not so subtle metaphors slipped in to genre stories about the state of the working class man? Check. Dopey but reliable sidekick brothers? Check, check, check.

That's not to say that "Logan Lucky" has nothing new to offer — it just feels unshakably familiar in a way that could irk some and feel like home to others.

The setting for this heist is West Virginia, where Tatum's Jimmy Logan has just been laid off from his coal mining job because one of the higher-ups spotted him walking around with a limp. Like a distant cousin to Magic Mike, who supplemented waning construction work with stripping, Jimmy Logan is another side of the American dream dashed. Once a high school football star with a promising future, Jimmy has ended up in the same place where he began, only slightly worse. He's also got a young daughter, Sadie (a precocious and adorable Farrah Mackenzie), and an ex-wife (Katie Holmes) who has traded up for a middle class husband (David Denman) and may be moving across state lines imminently.

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

RUNNING TIME: 119 minutes.

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

"Patti Cake$"

The Sundance sensation "Patti Cake$" may flow with formulaic beats but it's got spirit for miles (eight of them, at least) and features one of the best mother-daughter relationships of the year.

Patricia Dombrowski (the terrific newcomer Danielle Macdonald) is an overweight, white New Jersey 23-year-old living a hardscrabble life in the shadow of New York City.

She's cruelly called "Dumbo" by many in town, but she's got a nickname of her own. "Killa P," she calls herself, because, as she states matter-of-factly, "I murder the beat."

And she does. Our first glimpse of her is in a grimy, dirtydish-strewn kitchen freestyling while munching on a Pop Tart.

Later, her best friend and optimistic music partner Hareesh (Siddharth Dhananjay) will, from behind his pharmacy counter, announce her arrival on the store PA system, as she strolls down the toothpaste aisle, with the kind of grandiose pomp traditionally reserved for James Brown.

The distance between dream and reality has long been measured — and usually shrunk — by the movies, though the gap has rarely been so extreme as in "Patti Cake$." When Patti arrives at her bartending job — the only employment keeping her and her hard-drinking mom (Bridget Everett) just out of their creditors' reach — her boss tells her, "Toilet's still clogged and the karaoke isn't going to set itself up." When she walks down the street rapping along with her headphones, she magically rises in the air with the music only to be brought down to earth by the blare of a horn.

Patti wants to be a rapper, a notion she's a little reticent to even admit because of its apparent absurdity. But in Hareesh she has a faithful supporter. He nudges her into a battle at a local gas station where she's derided as "white Precious" but holds her own in rhyme and attitude.

Patti's hip-hop won't be confused for anything that would, in our reality, be characterized as especially good. But trained on limericks by her chain-smoking grandmother (Cathy Moriarty), she's verbally inventive and can unleash verses in torrents. something more soulful comes of "Patti Cake$."

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language throughout, crude sexual references, some drug use and a brief nude image."

RUNNING TIME: 108 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"Crown Heights"

Matt Ruskin's "Crown Heights" takes its name from the Brooklyn neighborhood, but its story is both more pointedly individual and more broadly national than that suggests.

It's a sober recounting of a case of wrongful conviction.

Colin Warner (Lakeith Stanfield) is a Trinidad-born 18-year-old from Crown Heights, a traditional bastion of Caribbean immigrants. He's arrested in April 1980 for a murder in neighboring Flatbush. Warner isn't a saint — he's shown stealing a car earlier in the day — but he had nothing to do with the crime, and doesn't even know the people involved.

Warner's jail term stretches more than two decades.

The years, as marked in "Crown Heights," peel away like boxing round cards in a bludgeoning fight that just won't end. The tale of Warner's misfortune dovetails throughout with the obsessed efforts of a childhood friend, Carl King (Nnamdi Asomugha, the former star NFL cornerback) to free him. More than one life is wrecked by injustice.

Writer-director Ruskin, in his second feature film, stays with each as the years pile on with one notable exception.

Every now and then up pops a president — Reagan, Bush, Clinton — on television pledging to be tough on crime.

New York governor George Pataki also gets in on the act — long a popular one for politicians looking for a boost in the polls. Warner, it's suggested, is one more innocent ensnarled by "law and order" politics, which despite recent bipartisan movements toward prison reform, is still very much in vogue.

"Crown Heights" comes out of a popular "This American Life" episode and it's easy to applaud its noble effort to spotlight a gross injustice. Many did at the Sundance Film Festival in January, where "Crown Heights" won the audience award.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language, some sexuality/nudity and violence."

RUNNING TIME: 99 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"Hitman's Bodyguard"

There's not a whole lot that's new about "The Hitman's Bodyguard ." Its mismatched-pals premise is the stuff of classic buddy comedies. Stars Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson play their typical character types: Reynolds the handsome do-gooder; Jackson the unflappable badass whose favorite word is mother(expletive). And like many movie heroes past, they're tasked with taking down a brutal dictator.

Yet that kind of familiar framework is what makes this action-packed mashup of gun battles, car chases, fist fights and international intrigue such a delight: Leave reality's chaos at the door, and lose yourself in a world where the bad guys get what's coming to them and Sam Jackson spontaneously breaks into song. (He actually sings three times in this film — once in Italian! With nuns! Plus his own, original F-word-laden tune.)

And did I mention there's a love-story subplot?

Reynolds plays Michael Bryce, a well-manicured, tightly wound, type-A personality who works in "executive protection," providing high-end, high-stakes bodyguard services for society's unsavories. His career and polished image take a nosedive after a weapons dealer he was protecting is killed by a sniper. Bryce blames his Interpol detective ex-girlfriend, Amelia (Elodie Yung), for the deadly mistake, believing she leaked information to her lawenforcement colleagues.

RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "strong violence and language throughout."

RUNNING TIME: 118 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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This image released by IFC Films shows Lakeith Stanfield, left, and Natalie Paulin "Crown Heights."

"Crown Heights" tells a national story

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press Matt Ruskin's "Crown Heights" takes its name from the Brooklyn neighborhood, but its story is both more pointedly individual and more broadly national than that suggests.

It's a sober recounting of a case of wrongful conviction. Colin Warner (Lakeith Stanfield) is a Trinidad-born 18-year-old from Crown Heights, a traditional bastion of Caribbean immigrants. He's arrested in April 1980 for a murder in neighboring Flatbush. Warner isn't a saint — he's shown stealing a car earlier in the day — but he had nothing to do with the crime, and doesn't even know the people involved.

Warner's jail term stretches more than two

decades. The years, as marked in "Crown Heights," peel away like boxing round cards in a bludgeoning fight that just won't end.

The tale of Warner's misfortune dovetails throughout with the obsessed efforts of a childhood friend, Carl King (Nnamdi Asomugha, the former star NFL cornerback) to free him. More than one life is wrecked by injustice.

Writer-director Ruskin, in his second feature film, stays with each as the years pile on with one notable exception. Every now and then up pops a president — Reagan, Bush, Clinton — on television pledging to be tough on crime. New York governor George Pataki also gets in on the act — long a popular one for politicians looking for a boost in the polls. Warner, it's

suggested, is one more innocent ensnarled by "law and order" politics, which despite recent bipartisan movements toward prison reform, is still very much in vogue.

"Crown Heights" comes out of a popular "This American Life" episode and it's easy to applaud its noble effort to spotlight a gross injustice. Many did at the Sundance Film Festival in January, where "Crown Heights" won the audience award.

Yet the film, full of good intentions and compelling performers, fails to find a dramatic structure for its considerable t i m e s p a n . Wo r k i n g a g a i n s t " C r o w n Heights" is that tales of wrongful conviction are dishearteningly familiar, and Ruskin struggles to carve out new terrain. We get, as you'd expect, tussles with guards, failed

legal appeals and frustrated parole hearings.

But in staying close to the case, "Crown Heights" misses the opportunity to delve deeper into its characters. Warner, for example, remarkably finds love 12 years into his imprisonment with an old friend, Catherine, and they marry. But their relationship here consists of little more than a glance at the conjugal visit bed.

"Crown Heights" doesn't crackle with outrage, as you might expect. Instead, it takes its patient, plodding mood from t h e l a c o n i c Wa r n e r w h o , o u t s i d e o f occasional outbursts, greets this horror with uncommon poise and not very much surprise. Outside of the president cameos, he lets the story simply unfold, letting our anger grow with time.

Two films that don't add up to much

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge For a while now – and starkly over the past four years – late August/early September has become a harsh gamble when it comes to going to the movies.

Yo u ’ r e f a c e d w i t h p r o s p e c t s that, at best, make good on their meager budgets and somehow connect with an audience like rarely happens in this late third quarter slump. Just like I wrote a few weeks back when talking about “The Glass Castle”, this weekend brought three new films to their debut, none of which was expected to earn more than about four million dollars. And they didn’t! How lame is that?

But when you see these movies, you understand why they don’t connect…and aren’t marketed or

even produced for greater success than that. They don’t all stink, but they sure aren’t worth the $8.68 average ticket price of 2017.

“Birth of the Dragon” seems like a good idea. Who among the men out there wouldn’t like a biopic of Bruce Lee? The charismatic martial arts expert won over hearts and minds throughout his 1960s heyday and early ‘70s box office string of hits like “Enter the Dragon”. That he was a pop culture icon, a handsome man, and died very young (at the age of 32) has cemented his place in the lore of the zeitgeist. He’s the perfect candidate for a movie treatment. But this one botches it up big time.

The film is set in San Francisco’s Chinatown in 1965 at the time Bruce (Phillip Ng) is first coming up in the sport he’d been following all of his

life. In order to obtain a broader foundation for his school and himself, he challenges a reigning master monk named Wong Jack Man (Xia Yu) to a fight at the behest of Bruce’s own student, Steve McKee (Billy Magnussen).

Where this idea falls apart is that while the fight is real and well documented (it may be the first time his famous ‘OneInch Punch’ was used in front of a large audience), Steve is a fictional person and an unnecessary invention for the filmmakers. If he isn’t real, is his girlfriend (Jingjing Qu)? Or the mob boss (Jin Xing) that is leveraging the whole thing into a moneymaking opportunity?

Who’s to say? That McKee can be argued to be the central character is contradictory to the entire concept of a biopic about

Lee. Stay away from this rabbit hole. The deeper you dive into it, their less enjoyable it becomes.

“Birth of the Dragon” runs 103 minutes and is rated PG-13 for martial arts violence, language, and thematic elements. I give this film only half of one star out of four.

••• Also joining the fray this weekend was an equallys m a l l p i c t u re a b o u t k i n d n e s s and doing right by God for the opportunities you have on Earth. John Corbett stars as Michael Spurlock, a pastor from rural Tennessee, who turns the task he was given to shutter an u n d e r p e r f o r m i n g c h u rc h i n t o a chance to save refugees from Southeast Asia by hosting them there and teaching them to farm t h e l a n d a ro u n d t h e c h u rc h .

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Cara Buono (“Stranger Things”) co-stars as his wife who goes along for the ride.

This type of movie – from the eponymously faith-based film genre – is nothing outrageous or new to the format. It features stalwart Christian ideals and a cast of B-level actors you would totally expect to see in a movie like this: Barry Cobin, David Keith, and comedienne Chonda Pierce. It’s nice enough, and millions of people like this type o f m o v i e , b u t a b e t t e r re c e n t e x a m p l e w o u l d b e t h e g re a t family title “Miracles from Heaven” starring Jennifer Garner from last year.

“All Saints” runs 108 minutes and is rated PG for thematic elements. I give this film one star out of four.

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The Arts Arts calendar Thursday, Sept. 7 The Black Rep Presents: Dot, E d i s o n T h e a t e r, Wa s h i n g t o n University, Runs until Sept. 24, 2017 The Rep Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until October 1, 2017 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Sept. 17, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs Until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

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a.m. to 4:00 p.m. #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Saturday, Sept. 9 Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri, St. Louis Stages St. Louis: South Pacific, Robert G. Reim Theater, St. Louis, Runs until October 8, 2017 The Black Rep Presents: Dot, E d i s o n T h e a t e r, Wa s h i n g t o n University, Runs until Sept. 24, 2017 The Rep Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until October 1, 2017 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Sept. 17, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30

a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs Until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Sept. 17, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Sunday, Sept. 10 Saint Louis Art Fair, Clayton, Missouri, St. Louis Stages St. Louis: South Pacific, Robert G. Reim Theater, St. Louis, Runs until October 8, 2017 The Black Rep Presents: Dot, E d i s o n T h e a t e r, Wa s h i n g t o n University, Runs until Sept. 24, 2017 The Rep Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until October 1, 2017 Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis

Monday, Sept. 11 Stages St. Louis: South Pacific, Robert G. Reim Theater, St. Louis, Runs until October 8, 2017 The Black Rep Presents: Dot, E d i s o n T h e a t e r, Wa s h i n g t o n University, Runs until Sept. 24, 2017 The Rep Presents: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime, Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Runs until October 1, 2017

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Panoramas of the City, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until August 1, 2018 Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear, 1715-2015, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Sept. 17, 2017 The Discovery of King Tut, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Runs until January 7, 2018 The Hats of Stephen Jones, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. #1 in Civil Rights: the African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 14, 2018

Tuesday, Sept. 12 Stages St. Louis: South Pacific, Robert G. Reim Theater, St. Louis, Runs until October 8, 2017 The Black Rep Presents: Dot, E d i s o n T h e a t e r, Wa s h i n g t o n University, Runs until Sept. 24, 2017

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Once again as a final hurrah for the 2017 Pickers Market season, this Litchfield Pickers Market will not only incorporate the vintage, antique, and refurbished items, but it will be a special month featuring the creative talents of Artisans and Crafters. This market will be a one stop shop for visitors to accomplish all of their unique shopping in one convenient and fun location!

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Fox set for 2017-18 U.S. Bank Broadway Series The Fabulous Fox Theatre announces a new U.S. Bank Broadway Series season ticket package with a “pick one” option for subscribers will go on sale August 1. HAMILTON is no longer available as part of a Season Package. The new sixshow package will include: "The Bodyguard", ON YOUR FEET!, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING & I, SCHOOL OF ROCK and THE COLOR PURPLE. The sixth show of the package will be selected from the following series specials: THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, THE WIZARD OF OZ, CHICAGO, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC or A CHRISTMAS CAROL. “The owners and associates of the Fabulous Fox are thrilled at the positive response to HAMILTON making its St. Louis debut on our stage next April,” says President and CEO Jack Feivou. “It has always been the intent of the Fox and the HAMILTON producers that a substantial number of tickets be available for single ticket sales so we have closed its sale on the season ticket package. The single ticket on sale date for HAMILTON will be announced later. We are fortunate however to have an

amazing lineup of specials this season including THE BOOK OF MORMON, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and more. We are pleased to offer this new package beginning August 1.”

More information about each show, season ticket benefits and how to purchase season tickets is available a t w w w. f a b u l o u s f o x . c o m , b y calling Fox season ticket services at 314-535-1700 or by visiting the Fox Box Office at 531 N. Grand.

"The Bodyguard" | October 3 – 15, 2017 Based on the smash hit film, the award-winning musical will star Grammy® Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox! Former Secret Service agent turned b o d y g u a rd , F r a n k F a r m e r, i s hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker.

Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A breathtakingly romantic thriller, "The Bodyguard" features a h o s t o f i r re s i s t i b l e c l a s s i c s including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “One Moment in Time,” “Saving All My Love,” “Run to You,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and one of the biggest selling songs of all time – “I Will Always Love You.” ON YOUR FEET! | November 7 – 19, 2017 From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything.

From international superstardom to life-threatening tragedy, ON YOUR FEET! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet. Directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book b y A c a d e m y Aw a rd ® w i n n e r Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman), ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter century - and one of the most inspiring stories in music history.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I | November 28 – December 10, 2017 Tw o w o r l d s c o l l i d e i n t h e Lincoln Center Theater production of this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, directed by Bartlett Sher.

One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival, THE KING AND I is “too beautiful to miss” (New York Magazine).

SCHOOL OF ROCK | January 16 – 28, 2018 SCHOOL OF ROCK is a New

York Times Critics’ Pick and “an inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!” (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bassslapping, mind-blowing rock band.

This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater ’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage.

Vanity Fair raves, “fists of all ages shall be pumping!”

THE COLOR PURPLE | March 20 – April 1, 2018 THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has

conquered Broadway in an allnew "ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle. With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE gives an exhilarating new spirit to this P u l i t z e r P r i z e - w i n n i n g s t o r y.

This production is a stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the American South. It’s the musical sensation that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.”

Experience the exhilarating power of this Tony-winning triumph!

Series Specials Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production o f A n d r e w L l o y d We b b e r ’ s THE PHANTOM OF THE O P E R A re t u r n s f o r a l i m i t e d engagement May 9-20. Back by

popular deman d, THE BO O K OF MORMON will close out the season May 29 - June 3. A CHRISTMAS CAROL makes its 27th holiday appearance December 14-17. The enchanting Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA plays December 27-31. A new production of the beloved classic Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC runs February 2-4. The family favorite THE WIZARD OF OZ, will delight St. Louis’ audiences February 23-25.

CHICAGO, the razzle dazzle tale of sin and celebrity, will make its way to the Fabulous Fox March 2-4.

On-sale dates for individual shows will be announced at a later date. Groups of 15 or more should call 314-535-2900 for special rates and reservations. The Broadway Series at the Fabulous Fox Theatre is presented by U.S. Bank.

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The Arts For The Edge Single tickets for most shows in the Fabulous Fox Theatre’s 2017 – 2018 U.S. Bank Broadway Series shows are now on sale. Tickets will be available online at MetroTix. com, by phone at 314-534-1111 and in person at the Fox Theatre Box Office for the following shows: " T h e B o d y g u a rd " ; O N Y O U R FEET!; Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I; A CHRISTMAS CAROL; Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA; SCHOOL OF ROCK; THE SOUND OF MUSIC; THE WIZARD OF OZ; CHICAGO; THE COLOR PURPLE and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Single ticket on-sale dates for HAMILTON and THE BOOK OF MORMON will be announced at a later time.

"The Bodyguard" | October 3 – 15, 2017 Based on the smash hit film, the award-winning musical will star Grammy® Award-nominee and R&B superstar Deborah Cox*! Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker.

Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love. A breathtakingly romantic thriller, "The Bodyguard" features a host of irresistible classics including “Queen of the Night,” “So Emotional,” “One Moment in Time,” “Saving All My Love,” “Run to You,” “I Have Nothing,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and one of the biggest selling songs of all time – “I Will Always Love You.” * Deborah Cox is not scheduled to perform at the Saturday Matinees, Sunday Evening and Thursday Matinee Performances.

ON YOUR FEET! | November 7 – 19, 2017 From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost lost everything. ON YOUR FEET! takes you behind the music and inside the real story of this record-making and groundbreaking couple who, in the face of adversity, found a way to end up on their feet. Directed by two-time Tony Award® winner Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots), with choreography

by Olivier Award winner Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys) and an original book by Academy Award® winner Alexander Dinelaris (Birdman), ON YOUR FEET! features some of the most iconic songs of the past quarter century - and one of the most inspiring stories in music history.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I | November 28 – December 10, 201 Two worlds collide in the Lincoln Center Theater production of this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, directed by Bartlett Sher. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the

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A scene from "On Your Feet!" which is coming the Fox Theatre Nov. 7 to 19. modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award® for Best Musical Revival, THE KING AND I is “too beautiful to miss” (New York Magazine).

A CHRISTMAS CAROL | December 14 – 17, 2017 This fully-staged musical version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, has become a Yuletide tradition.

The heartwarming tale depicts Scrooge, whose values are focused exclusively on profit, and his conflicts with the struggling Cratchit family, whose tragic problems typified the working class during the Industrial Revolution in Victorian England. The touching climax is based on Dickens' belief that the ills of a greedy world can be healed by brotherhood and unselfishness.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA | December 27 – 31, 2017 Rodgers + Hammerstein’s C I N D E R E L L A i s t h e To n y Aw a rd ® - w i n n i n g B ro a d w a y musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific that’s delighting audiences with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and more— plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream... or a really great pair of shoes.

A n d r e w L l o y d We b b e r ’ s SCHOOL OF ROCK | January 16 – 28, 2018 SCHOOL OF ROCK is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and “an inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!” (Entertainment Weekly).

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Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This highoctane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Vanity Fair raves, “fists of all ages shall be pumping!”

THE SOUND OF MUSIC | February 2 – 4, 2018 THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC is coming to St. Louis.

The 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,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. THE SOUND OF MUSIC enjoyed extraordinary success as a live television production when “The Sound of Music Live!” aired on NBC in December, 2013 and was seen by over 44 million people. 2015 marked the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history. Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation will present Kids Night at the Fabulous Fox Friday, February 2. A free child’s ticket will be offered with the purchase of an adult ticket at the Fox Theatre Box Office while supplies last; some restrictions apply. The evening will include pre-show activities in the Fox Theatre lobby. For more information about Kids’ Night at the Fabulous Fox, please visit www.foxpacf.org.

THE WIZARD OF OZ | February 23 – 25, 2018 There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful THE WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way into [city name here]! The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and

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Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography and classic songs. A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys. Don’t miss the chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience this national treasure on stage.

CHICAGO | March 2 – 4, 2018 Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who maliciously murders her on-theside lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the public, the media and her rival cellmate, Velma Kelly, by hiring Chicago’s slickest criminal lawyer to transform her malicious crime into a barrage of sensational headlines, the likes of which might just as easily be ripped from today’s tabloids.

This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards®, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, thousands of standing ovations and now the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history THE COLOR PURPLE | March 20 – April 1, 2018 THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival. Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an all-new "ravishingly reconceived production that is a glory to behold” (The New York Times) directed by Tony winner John Doyle. With a soul-raising score of jazz, gospel, ragtime and blues, THE COLOR PURPLE gives an exhilarating new spirit to this Pulitzer Prize-winning story. This production is a stunning re-imagining of an epic story about a young woman’s journey to love and triumph in the

American South. It’s the musical sensation that New York Magazine calls “one of the greatest revivals ever.” Experience the exhilarating p o w e r o f t h i s To n y - w i n n i n g triumph!

T H E P H A N TO M O F T H E OPERA | May 9 – 20, 2018 Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber ’s THE P H A N TO M O F T H E O P E R A makes its triumphant return to St. Louis as part of its North American Tour. Hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before,” this production boasts many exciting special effects including the show’s legendary chandelier, new scenic and lighting designs, new staging and choreography. The beloved story and thrilling score will be performed by a cast and orchestra of 52, making this PHANTOM one of the largest productions now on tour.

In addition to the abovementioned 11 shows, the U.S. Bank Broadway Series also includes HAMILTON and THE BOOK OF MORMON. Single ticket on sale dates are still to be announced for these shows.

2017 – 2018 U.S. Bank Broadway Shows on sale September 5: "The Bodyguard" * October 3-15, 2017 ON YOUR FEET! * November 7-19, 2017 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I * November 28 – December 10, 2017 A CHRISTMAS CAROL * December 14-17, 2017 Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA * December 27-31, 2017 SCHOOL OF ROCK * January 16-28, 2018 THE SOUND OF MUSIC * February 2-4, 2018 THE WIZARD OF OZ * February 23-25, 2018 CHICAGO * March 2-4, 2018 THE COLOR PURPLE * March 20 – April 1, 2018 THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA * May 9-20, 2018

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NEW TODAY Edwardsville Public Library Facilities Attendant Responsible for book drop collection, stocking supplies, and various tasks.

Must be in good physical condition, be able to work outdoors and lift up to 50 pounds. Must have a valid driver’s license, and personal vehicle to transport books from book drops. Mileage paid.

10-15 hrs/week Monday – Friday.

Full Description and applications are available at the Edwardsville Public Library

VTG Rail is seeking a part-time Manager, Human Resources.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced, well-rounded HR professional wanting to work part time, approximately 20 hours per week. The HR Manager will lead all HR-related functions including, but not limited to; recruiting, benefits administration, performance management, legal compliance and reporting, employee relations, conflict resolution, payroll, IT Coordination, and office management.

Duties and Responsibilities • Recruiting and workforce planning • Retention: ensuring competitive salary and benefit programs are offered • Assisting leadership with employee performance reviews • Mentoring skills: creating a coaching culture across all locations • Employment practices: manage compliance, update policies and procedures • Payroll: process semi-monthly payroll; track and report PTO • Departmental Performance: manage the HR Review • Coordinate IT support; provide general IT assistance, report and follow up on issues escalated to corporate IT • Office management: coordinate all services (office lease, equipment, internet, phones, etc.), plan events, supply management and weekly itinerary • Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job as may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, preferably in Human Resources or Business • Minimum of 5-8 years’ progressive HR experience; professional certification a plus • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail • Advanced skill in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel • Must have a strong collaborative style • Ability to work independently • Strong interpersonal skills and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential matters • Demonstrated ability to interact and relate to employees at all levels of the organization

Apply by email to Jackie.noud@vtg.com

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NEW TODAY CNAS WANTED for evening and overnight shift, will be paid shift differential, must be reliable. Alhambra Care Center 417 E. Main St, Alhambra, IL. 618-488-3565 Hitz Home in Alhambra is currently hiring a P/T RN and P/T-F/T CNAs, Flexible Scheduling, Friendly Atmosphere, please apply in person, online or fax resume to 618-488-2361.

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Full-time: Control Systems Technicians – Responsible for wiring & fabricating control panels using electrical NEC/UL guidelines, AC/DC logic control, basic shop tools.

Pay determined by exp/ educ. Hrs: M–F, 1st or 2nd Shift. Email: resumes@ fastechgroup.com www.fastechgroup.com Glen Carbon, IL. Benefits Pkg: Health/Life/Dental/ Vacation/Holidays/401k/etc.

Sewing Machine, portable, computerized, Baby Lock, Rachel, Model BL50A New $800 Asking $200 Call 618-530-8342

Keller Construction, Inc. is looking for a full time Diesel Mechanic to repair and maintain various types of equipment including trucks & heavy equipment. Must furnish standard tools. Clean driving record required.

Experience necessary.

Must have CDL. Drug and alcohol test required.

618-781-1234 Paralegal for personal injury law firm: candidate will work in asbestos litigation department.

Duties include service of defendants, tracking service, filing motions, calendaring motions, filing discovery, tracking discovery and general paralegal duties.

Experience with MS Office, including Access, required.

Pay commensurate with experience. Firm is located in downtown Edwardsville. E-mail resume to HR@flintfirm.com.

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NEW TODAY 3BR 1BA newly remodeled, new flooring. DR & spare room, large kit & all appl.

Close to Main St & Bike Trl. 900/mo + Dept 978-7250 3BR 2BA Newly remodeled No Pets No Smoking $1100/month 912-409-8787 Lovely Newly Remodeled 2/3BR, DR, LR wood floor, C/A, garage, fenced back yard. Dep, lease, ref.

900/mon. 618-407-7788

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NEW TODAY Bunkbed/Futon Combo, bunkbed mattress and futon mattress included. $75 Call 618-667-1230

NEW TODAY Flexsteel White contemporary Sofa $200 Glass and Metal End Table $50 Glass and Ceramic End Table $50 Glass and Metal Coffee Table $75 Call 618-530-8342

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Black Charger Plates Used one time for wedding reception.

Makes for a beautiful table setting.

120 Plates, $100 Call 618-656-9400

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3BR TOWNHOUSE 1200s.f.

Collinsville, $890/mo.

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2BR Duplex W/D Hook up Appliances Furnished In Glen Carbon No Pets Call 314-578-0961 2BR Loft, newly remod new kit, ba, wndows/drs d/w, w/d hkups. $745 incl. w/s/t 593-0173 2br, 1.5ba Townhouse Close to SIU & bike trail. No pets. 1yr lse. G. Carbon 745/mo 288-9882 3Br, 2Ba Duplex, Esic Area, 1 car garage. $985. 618-541-5831 or 618-655-0334.

NEW TODAY Rural House near Hamel 3BR 1BA, garage, AC and large yard. For more info call 636-240-4068

Great Deals in Black & White The Classifieds

Commercial Property For Sale 830

NEW TODAY Building Leased to Dollar General New Baden 618-416-4599

YARD SALES Yard Sales

Bed - Queen PillowTop Mattress Set New, still in plastic, $175. (618)772-2710.

Can Deliver!

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NEW TODAY Historic Saint Louis Street Yard Sale.

September 9th, 8am-12pm.

Walk the street and hunt for bargains. Multi-family sale with something for everyone.

NEW TODAY HUGE SALE 622 Jaime Lynn Court 62025 (behind Kohls) Sat Sept 9 7A-2P household items, collectibles, pictures, baby items, books and much more!

NEW TODAY Maryville Village Wide Garage Sale Friday & Saturday September 8 & 9 7am-3pm For info visit: www.vil.maryville.il.us

NEW TODAY St. John EUCC 307 W Clay Street Collinsville Th 09/07 5P-7:30P Fr 09/08 9A-Noon

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