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What’s Happening Thursday Oct. 6_____________

Belleville. More than 70 vendors compete and sell their chili, kid’s area, live music, talent show and more, 233-2015, visit www. bellevillechili.com. • All-Mozart, 10:30 a.m. Coffee Concert, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis

8 Leclaire Parkfest

• Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Celebrating 20 years by the lake.

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Nina and Pinta replicas visit Grafton.

"God of Carnage" The Rep hosts unique look at life.

20 Cycling in St. Louis Enjoy a trip along Grant's Trail.

23 "Machine Gun Preacher" Butler's performance highlights film.

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Ideas to help you make the most of it.

• Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Sugarland, Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Maryland Heights, MO, 7:30 p.m. • “The Silence of the Lambs”, Rated R, 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville • O k to b e r fe s t , S t . M a r y ’s Church, 536 E. Third St. in Alton, 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Polkas, German food, live music and inflatables, admission is free though some activities charge a fee, 465-4284, www. stmarysoktoberfest.com. • Haunted Hayrides, Eckert’s Millstadt Farm, hayride through Eckert’s haunted orchard every Friday and Saturday night, fee charged, 233-0513. • Chili Cook-Off, 11 a.m. to 1 0 : 3 0 p. m . , P u b l i c S q u a re ,

• Arts & Issues: Three Dog Night, noon, SIUE Vadalabene Center, Edwardsville • Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Wildey Drama Workshop, Marquee Room - 9:30 a.m.; Turn of Change Dance Collective, 7:30 p.m., Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville • Vintage Voices, 1 to 3 p.m., A l to n C i t y C e m e te r y, eve r y Saturday in October • Haunted Hayrides, Eckert’s Millstadt Farm, Millstadt • Chili Cook-Off, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Public Square, Belleville. • Flags Over the Mississippi, 10 a.m .to 4 p.m., Lewis and Clark State Historic Site, Hartford. • Old Settlers Days, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Riverside Park, Kampsville • Art in the Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lindendale Park, 2025 Park Hill Drive, Highland

• The Great Godfrey Maze, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Robert E. Glazebrook Park, Godfrey • Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival, downtown Hartsburg, Mo. • R o g e r D a l t re y, 8 p. m . , Peabody Opera House, St. Louis • All-Mozart, 8 p.m., Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis

Sunday Oct. 9_____________ • Arts & Issues: Three Dog Night, 9:30 p.m., SIUE Vadalabene Center, Edwardsville • Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Tom Hanks Double Feature, “Cast Away” 3 p.m. and “Big” 6:30 p.m., Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville • Flags Over the Mississippi, 10 a.m .to 4 p.m., Lewis and Clark State Historic Site, Hartford • Art in the Park, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lindendale Park, Highland • AALA Historic House Tour, noon to 5 p.m., Alton • The Great Godfrey Maze, 1 p.m. to dusk Sundays, Robert E. Glazebrook Park, Godfrey • Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival, downtown Hartsburg, Mo. • All-Mozart, 3 p.m., Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis

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People Wang Gang steps up to the plate Asian eatery to host fundraiser for Edwardsville Neighbors in Need By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

ost people already know Wang Gang Asian Eats in Edwardsville serves pretty darn good food. Afterall, it was voted No. 3 Favorite Chinese 2011 in Sauce Magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards. What most people probably don’t know is that this local eatery also has a pretty darn big heart too. For the past two years, Wang Gang President Ryan O’Day has lent his support to helping the area nonprofit organization Edwardsville Neighbors in Need. Founded in 2010 by Bethalto couple Chad and Kathie Opel, this Edwardsville-based organization provides temporary financial assistance to Edwardsvillearea families facing urgent medical or other emergency hardships. Once again, O’Day is opening the doors of Wang Gang for the benefit of Edwardsville Neighbors in Need. The restaurant will sponsor a “Tuesday Tastes” on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Throughout the day, customers can take advantage of a special buy-one-entrée, get-one-50-percentoff offer and O’Day will donate a portion of the profits from all dining-in and carry-out sales. O’Day said it will be an event in “true Wang Gang style” which means it is sure to make for an entertaining day. According to O’Day, it’s a winwin situation because it brings customers through the door while also helping out a worthy charity. Edwardsville Neighbors in Need was born out of financial hardship when Chad Opel’s stepfather, Greg Seibert, suffered

a spinal stroke in 2009. He and wife Kathie quickly assembled a few friends and businesses for a benefit foodie event they called Taste of Edwardsville. The event was a hit with everybody involved and, moved by the generosity of the Edwardsville community, the Opels decided to take that goodwill one step further and establish a permanent organization. The charity is open to anyone living within the communities that make up Edwardsville District 7. O’Day is full of praise for the charity and its mission to help local families going through rough times. “It’s an uber local charity organization,” he said. “If you know somebody who could use this money, then dude, there might be $4,000! That’s a new start for some people,” said O’Day. Each April, the organization’s biggest fundraiser, Taste of Edwardsville, brings together 15 local, independent restaurants like Wang Gang for a special night of food and glamorous fun all in the name of raising money for local families in need. Founder Chad Opel said this year ’s event raised between $40,000 and $50,000. However, he said smaller events sprinkled throughout the year such as the “Tuesday Tastes” also play an important role in keeping the organization going. Opel said O’Day’s participation has been a big part of the success of Edwardsville Neighbors in Need ever since the day Opel walked into Wang Gang and asked for his help. “I walked in there and said, ‘Hey, can I tell you about something?’ I told him the cause and he’s been one of our biggest supporters ever since,” said Opel. “He brings his enthusiasm and his passion. He’s

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Wang Gang on Route 157 in Edwardsville. also helping spread the word of what our charity does. You just don’t see that every day.” Earlier this year, Edwardsville Neighbors in Need provided financial relief for the family of 2year-old girl who is fighting cancer. Opel said the charity’s help enabled the little girl’s mother to spend more time with her at the hospital without having to worry about working to pay the bills. In the short term, Opel said the charity remains focused on its two primary fundraisers, the Taste of Edwardsville and the Turkey Trot, its Thanksgiving Day 5K run. Last year’s Turkey Trot brought out more

than 100 people and Opel said he hopes even more will turn out this year. He said he hopes to begin adding more smaller fundraisers throughout the year such as the “Tuesday Tastes” with local restaurants to keep the momentum up. Looking ahead, Opel said he and his wife are still figuring out what lies in store for the future of Edwardsville Neighbors in Need. It could be expanding the charity’s eligibility beyond District 7 or simply helping more families within the current boundaries. “If we can help five, six or seven families, we just want to have

enough money to help as many people as we can,” said Opel. To take advantage of the next “Tuesday Tastes” and help contribute to Edwardsville Neighbors in Need while enjoying one of the area’s tastiest local restaurants, then head over to Wang Gang from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Oct. 11. Wang Gang Asiant Eats is located at 4 Club Center Court, just off Route 157 in Edwardsville. For more information, call Wang Gang at 655-0888 or visit www.wanggangasian.com. To learn more about Edwardsville Neighbors in Need, visit www. edwardsvilleneighborsinneed.org.

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"Princess Leia, it was the best one." Aliza Hasan, Springfield

"In the second grade I was a fairy, and I kept wearing it even after Halloween was over." Paige Walters, Springfield

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People People planner Zoo to establish Institute for Conservation Medicine

Arkin to speak at Jewish Book Festival

A leader in wildlife conservation medicine for the past 20 years, the Saint Louis Zoo will establish an Institute for Conservation Medicine and take its conservation work to a new level. The Institute will focus its research on diseases known to affect threatened and endangered wildlife, as well as how disease relates to domestic animals and public health. Though infectious diseases have always been of concern for human survival - black plague, influenza go back centuries - it is only in the latter part of the twentieth century that emerging infectious diseases were noted to be increasing in incidence and geographic range. “Many of these emerging diseases are now common household terms,” says Dr. Sharon Deem, director of the Zoo’s new institute. “Avian flu, West Nile virus, SARS, Ebola and monkeypox are all newsworthy today. Unfortunately, because these diseases may be transmitted from animals to humans, it is possible that wildlife may be seen as the ‘bad guys,’ threatening human health. In reality, wild animals are not the bad guys. Rather, growing human populations are moving into wilderness areas with their domestic animals and also trading illegally in wildlife, which may lead to an increase in infectious diseases.” The new institute will partner with universities, medical schools, ecologists, physicians, veterinarians and other health professionals to study the interrelated nature of diseases in animals and humans in the context of environmental change. It will be funded by private support and grants. D r. D e e m i s a w i l d l i f e veterinarian, epidemiologist and leader in conservation medicine. She has a DVM degree from VirginiaMaryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and a doctorate from University of Florida. She has conducted conservation and research projects in 20 countries within the Americas, Asia and Africa, including work for Wildlife Conservation Society, Smithsonian National Zoo and Saint Louis Zoo’s Center for Avian Health in the Galapagos Islands. More information: www.stlzoo. org/conservationmedicine

Modern-day Renaissance man and legendary actor, director and producer Alan Arkin opens the 33rd annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival, the largest Jewish book festival in the United States, as keynote speaker Nov. 6 at 7 p.m at the Jewish Community Center – Staenberg Family Complex, #2 Millstone Drive in Creve Coeur. An Oscar, Tony and Emmy winning actor, Arkin will shares stories from his new book, An Improvised Life: A Memoir, in which he offers a wise and unpretentious recollection on his process of becoming an actor and a revealing look into the creative mind of one the best practitioners on the stage and screen. Moreover, the star of such films as: Little Miss Sunshine, The In-Laws, Get Smart, Escape From Sobibor, Glenngarry Glen Ross, Wait Until Dark, and Last of the Red Hot Lovers offers a reflection on what theater – specifically the improvisational sort – has taught him about both acting and life. The keynote event kicks off the 11-day festival, filled with author events sure to inspire laughter, tears, hope, heartache, and nostalgia, sometimes all in the same program. Whether it’s a hard look at historic events and people, a touching story of two complete strangers falling in love, a scholarly discussion on Judaics, a gripping family drama or a hilarious “Memoir by God,” audiences of all backgrounds are sure to find many appealing events. Highlights include an interfaith program with Steve and Cokie Roberts at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 7; a Women’s Breakfast Event with CBS News Legal Analyst Lisa Bloom on Nov. 8, to discuss her book, Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World; the Fiction Panel on Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. with Randy Susan Meyers, author of The Murderer’s Daughters, and Alyson Richman, author of The Lost Wife; and the “Rock ‘n’ Roll Retro Nite” at 7 p.m. Nov. 10, featuring the legendary rock ‘n’ roll photographer Bob Gruen and his book Rock Seen, and comedian Joel Dovev with his hilarious Crap at My Parents’ House. Ti c k e t s m a y b e p u rc h a s e d individually for each program or as a festival series package that permits access to all speakers. Organizers note that the cost of the complete

series package is often covered by the purchase of just a few individual program tickets. Tickets are available by phone at 314-442-3299 and online at www.brownpapertickets.com. Series Tickets and Series PLUS Tickets are on sale now. The festival brochure will be available at the end of September. Visit www.stljewishbookfestival.org for more information, ticket venues and a complete schedule of authors appearing at the 2011 festival.

Butterfly House to present Snow in the Tropics The Paper Kite, one of the most delightful butterflies at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, conjures visions of gently floating snowflakes amidst the greenery of the indoor tropical

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conservatory. Throughout the month of December, their numbers will snowball to well over 1,000 butterflies in flight. Witness this magical Snow in the Tropics, December 1 through 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays). The event is included with Butterfly House admission. Paper Kite butterflies (Idea leuconoe) are native to Southeast Asia. These large, showy animals are known for their unhurried flight and wings of white with distinctive black markings. Paper Kites are also flower lovers, feeding off sugar-rich nectar. Normally, the Butterfly House is home to about 200 Paper Kites, but all December long visitors will enjoy more than 1,000 of the whimsical creatures in a tropical winter wonderland. The lush, 85degree indoor conservatory will be resplendent with the addition

o f d o z e n s o f w h i t e o rc h i d s , contrasting with the reds and greens of the tropical foliage, trees and other flowers surrounding the scene. Snow in the Tropics will run from December 1 through 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Tuesdays through Sundays. The Butterfly House is closed on Mondays and on Christmas Day, December 25. The Butterfly House is located at 15193 Olive Blvd. at Faust Park in Chesterfield, Mo., accessible from Interstate 64 at exit #19B. The last ticket is sold 30 min. prior to closing each day. Admission is $6 for adults, $4.50 for seniors (ages 65 and over), and $4 for children (ages 3 to 12). Children ages 2 and under and Missouri Botanical Garden members are free. For more information, visit www.butterflyhouse.org or call (636) 530-0076.

People People planner Gateway Gallery plans free decorating seminars Gateway Gallery is partnering with one of St. Louis’ leading interior design professionals to host two free seminars for those seeking a little inspiration for their interiors. With the first seminar at noon and the second at 7 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Gateway Gallery, 21 N. Bemiston Ave., there are two opportunities to discover the latest design tips and advice, straight from one of the professionals, CJ Knapp, ASID, IDS. Guests can learn how to include art in their homes to make a room stand out or find out how to use art to enhance and draw the elements of a room together. They will discover unusual and learn the tried-and-true methods of placing art to give their spaces the same flair one might find in design magazines. Guests are invited to bring photos from home, and Knapp will personalize solutions for any artrelated or general interior design questions. From stately castles to cozy cottages, and traditional to ultra modern, her talents lend themselves to any style. The seminars are free and open to the public and include refreshments, but reservations are required. Contact Vic Mastis, 314-402-1959, by Nov. 7 to RSVP. About CJ Knapp: For more than 25 years, Knapp’s retail and trade experience, coupled with her nationally recognized design talents, have made her one of the most sought-after designers in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Knapp is currently associated with Edwin Pepper Interiors, a prestigious, upscale designer showroom. As a top designer in St. Louis, she has been featured in dozens of local and national publications including the Washington Post, Seattle Times, Win d o w F a s h i o n ’ s M a g a z i n e ,

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Magazine, Season’s Magazine, St. Louis Business Journal, Ladue News, Homes and Lifestyles Magazine, and many others. Knapp has impressive television experience as well. She produced and hosted “Living Today,” a style segment on local St. Louis television which brought her on location with some of the most notable home improvement celebrities including Christopher Lowell and Bob Villa. Knapp has more than a dozen showhouses to her credit, including a living room for St. Louis’ first Living Green Designer Showhouse in 2009, which earned her a Vision Magazine WOW award, taking first place in the “Green Inspired Rooms & Windows” category. Established in 2004, Gateway Gallery is a co-op art gallery exhibiting 16 regional, awardwinning artists whose work range from traditional landscape to contemporary abstraction. Ranging media include oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media, p h o t o g r a p h y, c e r a m i c s , a n d woodworking. Exhibits typically run every six weeks, featuring one of the gallery’s 16 artists as well as three visiting artists. Located in downtown Clayton, Mo., the gallery is walking distance to other galleries and many of St. Louis’ finest restaurants and cafés, making it a “must-stop” destination for art lovers, art collectors and designers. Gallery hours are Wednesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 11-7, Sat. 11-6, Sunday 10-5 Closed Monday and Tuesday www. GatewayGalleryOnline.com.

cemetery tour. Standing beside their graves, some of Alton’s most famous citizens emerge to tell their story and keep Alton’s history alive. For the 10th Anniversary, many of our favorite “Visionaries & Pioneers at the River ’s Edge,” portrayed by actors from the Alton Little Theater, will come to visit us again this October. Tours will take place from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 15, 22 & 29 in the Alton City Cemetery, located at 5th St. and Vine St. In addition, there will be two special non-walking tours this year – Vintage Voices at Dusk and Tea with Vintage Voices. For more information, call (618) 465-6676 or (618) 462-3205 or go online at www. AltonLittleTheater.org. Relive Alton’s past on a guided tour of the Alton City Cemetery as Vintage Voices celebrates its 10th Anniversary – “Visionaries & Pioneers at the River’s Edge.” Ten

docents will entertain audiences as they portray significant and interesting figures from Alton’s past, including former citizens who blazed a path of altruism and charitable work, freedom of the press, civic development, politics and commerce. Their stories have an inspirational message for all, and the characters weave and intriguing story about the Alton community and history itself. The characters are portrayed by actors from the Alton Little Theater. Tours will take place on Saturday, October 8, 15, 22 & 29 at the Alton City Cemetery from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. In celebration of the 10th anniversary, there will be two special performances this year. Vintage Voices at Dusk will take place on Friday, October 14 at 5:15 p.m. in the Alton City Cemetery. As dusk hangs over the cemetery, the audience will gather beneath

the towering Lovejoy Monument to enjoy a non-walking performance. Or, visitors may choose to enjoy “Tea with Vintage Voices” on Sunday, October 16 at 2 p.m. Actors will reprise their roles for another non-walking performance held at Glenhaven Gardens, located at 100 Glenhaven Dr. in Alton. Tickets for both performances are $10 per person. Ti c k e t s m u s t b e p u rc h a s e d in advance for these special performances. Tickets for all performances may be purchased in advance at the Alton Visitor Center, located at 200 Piasa St. in Downtown Alton. For more information on Vintage Voices, call the Alton Visitor Center at 1-800-258-6645 or Alton Little Theater at (618) 462-3205. Additional information is available at www.AltonLittleTheater.org.

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Science Center to host Star Trek: The Exhibition

Boxers will step into the ring on Wednesday, Nov. 23 to raise money for The BackStoppers and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses. Tickets for the Thanksgiving Eve show are now available. Featuring police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel from Missouri and Illinois departments, the event begins at 7 p.m and has raised more than $3.2 million since 1987 to benefit The BackStoppers. The 2,000-member group assists families of first responders who die in the line of duty. Tax-deductible tickets are $30, $20 and $10 and are available by calling (314) 353-0606 in St. Louis City, (314) 560-9226 in St. Louis County or (618) 622-1507 in Illinois. Tickets are also available at the Scottrade Center Box Office and on-line at ticketmaster. com. Presented by the non-profit St. Louis Guns ‘N Hoses Boxing Association, the event is sponsored by Grey Eagle Distributors, the St. Louis county wholesaler of Anheuser-Busch products, and Anheuser-Busch through its Budweiser brand. Budweiser “Guns ‘N Hoses” features three-round matches between boxers paired by age, weight and ability. Both male and female boxers are scheduled in a 17-bout card. Firefighters won its second consecutive team trophy last year’s show by a 9-8 score. The BackStoppers cover St. Louis City, the Missouri counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Cape Girardeau, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Perry, Pike, St. Francois, Ste. Genevieve, Warren and Washington and the Illinois counties of Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair. Backstoppers also cover members of Troop C of the Missouri Highway Patrol and District 11 of the Illinois State Police. After a loss of life, The BackStoppers provides money for emergency expenses and later arranges to pay bills, mortgages, debts, college costs and other expenses. The organization was founded in 1959. Additional information is available on the Budweiser Guns ‘N Hoses website, www. stlgunsandhoses.com.

This fall, the Saint Louis Science Center will present Star Trek: The Exhibition. The exhibition opens to the general public Oct. 28, 2011, after a sneak peek during SciFest Saint Louis, Oct. 18-23. F o r m o r e t h a n 4 0 y e a r s , S t a r Tr e k h a s e n t e r t a i n e d audiences with compelling stories, colorful characters and powerful allegories. No other science-fiction brand has become so interwoven with popular culture. While entertaining and delighting, Star Trek also foretold the world today: humans exploring other worlds, miracles of modern medicine and even the first cell phone. “ S t a r Tre k : T h e E x h i b i t i o n aligns with our scientific mission,” said Philip Needleman, interim President and CEO of the Science Center. “From the Planetarium to Cyberville and the Breakthrough Gallery to Space in Popular Culture, the Science Center is full of galleries directly related to science and technology that have been inspired in some way by Star Trek.” This exhibition brings 45 years of authentic Star Trek artifacts to life, showcasing the largest collection of artifacts ever put on public display. One-of-a-kind c o s t u m e s , p ro p s a n d f i l m i n g m o d e l s f ro m e v e r y S t a r Tre k t e l e v i s i o n s e r i e s a n d f e a t u re film will amaze and inspire Star Trek fans and novices alike. An impressive array of exhibits features sets, costumes and props from all five live-action Star Trek television series and eleven Star Trek feature films. Visitors will be able to step aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise, explore Dr. Crusher ’s Sickbay from Star Trek: The Next Generation andsit in James T. Kirk’s captain’s chair. By simultaneously taking audiences into the universe of the future and the past, Star Trek: The Exhibition allows audiences to reconnect with iconic Star Trek moments and characters while exploring the creative spirit of science fiction that gave us many of today’s modern marvels. A d d i t i o n a l l y , s p e c i a l programming designed by the

Science Center will explore the science behind the most enduring science-fiction franchise in history. “ T h e S t a r Tr e k s e r i e s a n d films have captivated audiences for decades,” said John Lakey, Director of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium at the Science Center. “By bringing the exhibition to the Science Center, we are able to supplement and complete fans’ experience in the exhibition with one-of-a-kind science-based programs and events throughout our museum.” I n t h e P l a n e t a r i u m , a n e w Space Show has been designed to accompany the exhibition. In the TV show Star Trek, the ship and crew visited many fictional worlds with intelligent life. The new Space Show, Seeking New Earths, explores the real knowledge of planets orbiting other stars and where current

space exploration is in the hunt for these planets and the possibility of life elsewhere in the Universe. O t h e r s p e c i a l p ro g r a m m i n g includes Star Trek First Fridays. Vi s i t o r s a r e i n v i t e d t o c o m e in costume and enjoy special science-fiction themed activities and demonstrations throughout the Science Center. Upcoming highlights include: • F r i d a y, N o v. 4 , 2 0 11 : S t a r Trek costume contest • Friday, Dec. 2, 2011: Special guest Star Trek makeup artist Jeff Lewis • Friday, January 6, 2012: Star Trek trivia contest • F r i d a y, F e b ru a r y 3 , 2 0 1 2 : S p e c i a l g u e s t R o b e r t P i c a rd o from Star Trek: Voyager Additional programs will strive to enhance visitors’ understanding of topics such as astronomy, life sciences, robotics and more. Programs, both free

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Religion God is our traveling companion Recently, I had a very strange and for the moment both frustrating and puzzling dilemma. Let me share this recent experience I had while attempting to attend a 50th anniversary celebration. Those of you who have lived here quite a long while are well acquainted with the little town of Prairietown. Well, that is where I headed for this party quite assured that I knew what I was doing and knowing that after this party, I was to move on to another that required me to drive to Bunker Hill, turn and head to Woodburn and then make still another jog to reach the home of relatives that were hosting an annual party. Seemed quite simple when I started out from home. I knew I hadn’t been to Prairietown since I Bill was gone but I recalled eating many good fish dinners there and going to annual parades so, off I went filled with confidence. Well I drove and drove and since there is lot of buildings and homes that are new along the country road, I didn’t recognize a lot of places, but still and all, I knew I was on the correct road. Arriving in the area I was assured was the correct place, I noted lots and lots of motorcycles surrounding the place we used to come for fish.

Doris Gvillo Looking across, I noted buildings but they looked different than I remembered. I asked one of the men standing by a bike if he knew where the hall where receptions were held here in Prairietown and he assured me I should cross the highway and continue on the road I was on. Wrong. I never should have listened. I drove and drove and finally turned into a drive at a farmhouse. I honked and a kind gentleman came out and assured me I had to go back the way I came till I came to the highway and then I’d know where to go. Well, I did just that but when I got back to the highway, there were now so many motorcycles that I could hardly see the road. In utter frustration, I turned ‘west’. I only knew that because the indicator in my car told me so. I drove and drove until I came to Route 159 and was firmly convinced I had been where I belonged so I turned around and drove all the way back again. And, yes, as I crossed the country road, I saw the sign pointing to the hall. I’d only wasted about forty-five minutes and was now sure I’d be late to the next family gathering, but I knew that I needed to turn in and go

to this celebration. I’ll admit plenty of folks teased me about ‘getting lost’ and I readily admitted my ‘goof’. Later when I left there, I found my way back to highway 159, made my way to Bunker Hill, made my left turn in the downtown area, and sure enough found my way to the sign for Woodburn Road and turning left and continuing for a few more miles, arrived at the second destination. If you are wondering why I am reciting these frustrating events, let me share some of my thoughts. I said I was frustrated. I wasn’t really angry or frightened. I did ask God to calm me down and help me figure out where I had gone wrong and travel with me and keep me safe. Somehow that made me feel much better in spite of a feeling of being ‘lost’ when I felt that I should know what I should be doing. I did smile as I thought what the conversation was between Bill and I when we made a mistake in directions. I was all for asking and Bill was sure we’d get there eventually. And my father always remarked, “All roads come out somewhere. Don’t worry.” Now as I think about the desperation that comes sometimes when we feel ourselves ‘lost, another idea pops into my mind. What I am wondering is if many of us on

occasion, find ourselves ‘lost’ and going the wrong direction in our faith journey. We all know what we want as our ultimate goal, but do we stray from the path and on occasion find ourselves ‘lost’ and in desperation turning to our God for direction, for protection, and for guidance? On a country road where I was sure I knew what I was doing, I was wrong. I made mistakes and ‘yes’; I ended up lost and confused. In our world so full of choices, so full of temptations, so full of ‘things’, the question we need to ask ourselves is, “Are we walking in God’s way or have we become lost in a world of material things, often immoral ways, and sometimes just walking with no plan or direction for our lives”? I still find comfort in the small picture on my dresser. It has stood there for many, many years. In fact, it was a gift from our pastor when I was confirmed. It is of Jesus standing at the door and knocking. Each and every day as I see it, I am reminded that I am not alone, but the first thing I must do is to open that door to my heart and mind, and allow Jesus, my Savior to come into my life. When we have accepted Jesus as our Savior, we may become lost in

traffic, lost in many worldly ways, but never ever separated or lost from God’s care. And with that assurance, some of the inconveniences, the problems, even the feeling of loss whether it be in direction while driving or direction in how we are focusing in our choices, we need never fear, because we are never alone. God has promised to be with us forever and while I might not trust the directions of the next individual I ask when I’m confused, I know that God will never lead me astray. He will lead, guide, protect, strengthen, love and yes, even forgive me. What more can I ask? In response to such love, I need to ask myself how I am to I live my day-to-day life to live in accordance with God’s will? We sing the hymn “Oh Jesus I have promised to serve thee to the end, be thou forever near me my master and my friend”. It is my hope and prayer for myself and for you also, that those words really are a promise and not just ‘words in a song’. If so, I don’t think we’ll get lost because we will never be truly alone when God is with us.

investments in three American companies it believes profit from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The divestment recommendation against Caterpillar, Motorola and Hewlett-Packard must be approved by the church’s legislative General Assembly in 2012 to become policy. A report from the denomination’s

Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment says Caterpillar produces bulldozers and Hewlett-Packard and Motorola Solutions produce technology used to bolster the Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands, and Jewish settlements on them. Caterpillar spokesman Jim Dugan

said the bulldozers are provided to Israel through the U.S. governmentrun Foreign Military Sales program. “ T h e s e p ro d u c t s a re b e i n g provided to Israel as part of a broader U.S. government policy,” he said. Motorola and Hewlett-Packard declined comment.

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

Religion briefs Lawmaker trying to find compromise in debate over safety sign on buggies PADUCAH, Ky. — A western Kentucky lawmaker is trying to find a compromise in the debate over a law that requires slow-moving vehicles to display a reflective triangle, a requirement that Amish men say infringes on their religious beliefs. Republican Sen. Ken Winters of Murray has asked legislative staff to look at laws in other states in an effort to find some common ground. The debate stems from a state law that requires slow-moving vehicles to display an emblem of a fluorescent yellow-orange triangle with a reflective border that is dark red. It affects Amish communities all over the state that use horses and buggies for travel instead of motorized vehicles. Some Amish sects think the color violates their religious beliefs and several Amish men in western Kentucky have been ordered to jail for refusing to obey the law. Winters hopes lawmakers can come up with an alternative that will satisfy the Amish community and also keep travelers safe. “We had to worry about public safety, that’s what the issue is here,” he said. “But is there an appropriate way — and 138 (lawmakers) will make the decision — is there an appropriate way to allow alternative markings to substitute for the red triangle?”

board has voted to allow them back into the library — but with strong restrictions on who will be allowed to check them out. The Republic school board voted in July to remove Kurt Vonnegut’s “Slaughterhouse-Five” and Sarah Ockler ’s “Twenty Boy Summer” from the school after a man who does not have children there said the books taught values contrary to the Bible. That decision triggered heated debate in Republic and prompted Monday’s decision to revise the school’s book policy. Under the revised policy approved before a packed meeting room, the board agreed to allow challenged books to be kept in a secure section of the school library. Only parents who want their children to read the book will be allowed to check it out. “It does keep the books there in the library, and if parents want their kids to read the book, by all means come and check it out,” said Superintendent Vern Minor. “It still puts the decision in parents’ hands.” A year ago, Republic resident Wes Scroggins complained about the appropriateness of those two books as well as “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson. On July 25, following Minor’s recommendation, the board kept “Speak” and removed the other two books. Members of the group Reclaiming Missouri For Christ attended the board meeting. President Mark Riser said he supports making the books available with parental permission.

Presbyterians consider dumping Missouri school investments in board decides to U.S. firms over return banned books Palestinian-Israeli to library conflict REPUBLIC, Mo. (AP) — Two months after removing two books from its curriculum and school library, a southwest Missouri school

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Family Focus Leclaire Parkfest marks 20th anniversary Annual event continues to draw hundreds of residents By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Twenty years ago a small collection of people living in the Leclaire neighborhood of Edwardsville decided to hold a party in Leclaire Park. They called it Parkfest and every year since it has grown to become one of the most anticipated and enjoyed fall festivals in the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon area. “People just enjoy it. Leclaire is an old-fashioned neighborhood. Even though it’s grown beyond, it’s just become the fall festival weekend to come home. You can hardly turn around without seeing someone you know if you’re from Edwardsville,” said Festival Coordinator Cindy Reinhardt. This year’s 20th annual Leclaire Parkfest will be from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16 in Leclaire Park on Hale Avenue in Edwardsville. Sponsored by the Friends of Leclaire, the 20th annual festival promises to be another year packed with good friends, good food and music and lots of good, oldfashioned family fun. It is made possible thanks to a grant from the city of Edwardsville Reinhardt, a local historian who published a book about the history of Leclaire last year, said that first Parkfest was planned to celebrate Leclaire’s centennial in 1990. Leclaire was founded in 1890 as a model cooperative village by St. Louis plumbing manufacturer N.O. Nelson, who emphasized the six principles of work, education, recreation, beauty, housing and freedom when planning out his village. Leclaire was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. Nelson was a visionary who understood that while it was good for people to work, they must also be healthy and able to enjoy life in order to be the most productive at work. This was what guided Nelson on everything from providing ideal working conditions within his factory such as proper ventilation

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Pictured are three scenes from previous Leclaire Parkfests. and large windows for light to housing, a school, competitive wages and a park where his employees and their families could relax. “They are the things Nelson was doing 100 years ago,” said Reinhardt. “One hundred years ago that was unheard of.” As in year’s past, the festival will offer a wine and beer garden, local artisans and crafts, typical festival fare, plenty of games and activities for children and the highly-anticipated Daughters of the American Revolution’s annual book

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sale. Reinhardt said the food vendors are limited to non-profit organizations with the exception of wine and beer sales, which will be provided by Crushed Grapes. Visitors can listen to Dixieland Jazz from the St. Louis Levee Band Trio, who have been entertaining at the festival since the beginning, from noon to 2:30 p.m. and traditional blue grass music from the Lodge Brothers from 2:30 to 5 p.m. There will be exhibits of historic photographs and a display of vintage tractors and farm equipment

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to browse and a variety of family activities to keep everyone happily entertained. Children, especially, will delight in decorating their own cup cakes at the cup cake booth. Narrated trolley tours of the Leclaire National Historic District run on the half hour throughout the afternoon from the Friends of Leclaire booth. There is a small fee for both the trolley tours and the pony rides. “You see kids running around all over the place with their crowns they made from the Children’s Museum and there’s the duck

pond, ball toss and the pony rides. It reminds me of the old times in Leclaire,” said Reinhardt. Parking for the festival will be available at Leclaire School on Franklin Avenue (two blocks east of the festival), at the N.O. Nelson campus of Lewis and Clark Community College (three blocks north of the festival) or on the streets of Leclaire. To find out more about Leclaire Parkfest, the Friends of Leclaire or the National Historic District of Leclaire, visit www.historic-leclaire. org.

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Nina and Pinta to visit Grafton Replicas of Columbus' ships provide unique glimpse at history By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” School children have memorized this little phrase about Christopher Columbus’ famous voyage to the New World for decades but knowing just the facts does little to stimulate a child’s mind when it comes to history. Instead, forget the rhymes and head over to Grafton for an up-close and personal experience they will remember for years - seeing historically-acurate replicas of Columbus’ legendary ships the Niña and Pina. The Niña and Pinta sailed into Grafton on Sept. 30 and are currently open to the public for touring at the Loading Dock through Oct. 10, just in time for Columbus Day. Archaeology magazine has called the Niña, “The most historically-correct Columbus replica ever built.” While in the port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk aboard self-guided tour every day of the week. Niña crew John Malcom urges the public to visit the ships for a chance to view a “near perfect example” of a caravel sailing ship. He describes the Niña as being of such clean, sculptured and honest design that it was produced for more than 125 years. Its Scandinavian-style bow and midsection and combination square and lateen rigging probably made it the best open water sailing vessel of its time, according to Malcom. Malcolm encourages visitors to step aboard and, in some small way, enter that “Great Age of Discovery.” “This is a rare opportunity to get a feeling for Columbus

favorite ship, the one he very nearly died on in 1493, upon which he ultimately logged more than 25,000 miles.” The story of the Niña and Pinta began 25 years ago with the formation of the Columbus Foundation in the British Virgin Islands. The idea at the time was to build historically-acurate

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The Nina and Pinta, at top, with a close-up of the Nina, above. himself, that enigmatic and flawed human being, who, admire or despise him, is one of perhaps only three individuals in all of our long past who, by themselves, for good or ill, personally altered the course of Western history,” Malcolm said on his webstie. “To stand on the sloping deck of the Niña, as true a replica as will probably ever be built. It was Columbus’

replicas of Christopher Columbus’ three ships: the Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria, in time for the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ expedition. Unfortunately, no authentic pictures of the ships survived. Foundation members spent the next two years thoroughly researching the ships. Due to financial constraints, they

decided that only the Niña would be built. The Santa Maria, a freighter, was dismissed due to her large size. Also, historical records indicated that Columbus disliked the Santa Maria. The Pinta too was dismissed at that time because little was known about her. What was known was that Columbus favored the Niña, and so that’s the ship the foundation settled on. Both the Niña and the Pinta were caravels. These swift ships were used as cargo carriers, warships, patrol boats, and even pirate ships. They were easy to maneuver and proved popular sailing ships. Both Portuguese and Spanish explorers used caravels for their expeditions. Columbus used them on all four of his voyages, Vasco de Gama used them during his expedition of 1502 and Magellan chose a caravel for his voyage in 1519. From the early 1400s to the 1530s, the caravel ruled the waves. The Columbus Foundation hired John Patrick Sarsfield, an American engineer, maritime historian, and expert on Portuguese caravels, to design and construct a replica of the Niña. Sarsfield brought to the project his knowledge of Mediterranean Whole Moulding, which was an archaic method of of ship building that he had learned while working in the Peace Corps in Brazil. The Mediterranean Whole Moulding was a technique used by master ship builders in the 15th Century and was the most likely used to build Columbus’ original ships. Tragically, Sarsfield never saw the finished Niña. He was killed on July 11, 1990 in a traffic accident. Still, work carried on. The foundation asked Jonathan Nance, a British maritime historian and one of the main researchers on the project, to step in and finish the ship. The Niña set sail on her maiden voyage from Valenca, Brazil, in December, 1991, carrying 11 crew members. On Jan. 23, 1992, the Niña arrived in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, ready to take part in the film “1492,” which starred Gerard Depardieu and was directed by Ridley Scott. Thirteen years later, the Pinta, also an authentic reproduction of Christopher Columbus’ ship, joined the Niña and was launched on Feb. 25 2005, in Valenca, Brazil. The Pinta is also available for charter. Today, the Niña and Pinta continue to sail to new ports and remain the only touring maritime museums of their kind. Step aboard the Niña and Pina and see these great ships for yourself. They are open daily for tours now through Sunday, Oct. 9. Prices are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for children. Children 4 and under are free. For more information, call 1-800-258-6645 or go to www. visitalton.com. To learn more about the Niña and Pina, visit www.thenina.com.

Suggestions for getting your pet to take its medicine LOS ANGELES (AP) — Giving pills to your pet may be more traumatic for you than the animal, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many ways to get the job done. You can hold a small dog or cat like a football or a baseball; wrap the cat like a burrito; try decoys and disguises; or arm yourself with squeeze cheese.

Whatever you do, “Be cool, calm, collected and quick,” said Janet Winikoff, director of education for the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County in Vero Beach, Fla. She has given pills, injections, liquids and subcutaneous fluids to shelter animals and her own pets over the years.

Administer medications with confidence and the least amount of restraint, she said. “For many pets, the more restraint you use, the more they struggle and become stressed.” Pet medicines may be in the form of pills, liquid, shots, gels or creams; they can be flavored or smelly; chewable, tablet or capsule;

meant to be taken with food or without; big and bitter — or not. Kim Saunders, vice president of shelter outreach for Petfinder.com, an online pet adoption database, has been giving her 22-year-old cat thyroid pills for years. She just found out there is a transdermal form of the medicine and her cat is much happier, she said. The

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medicine isn’t a patch, but a cream she puts inside her cat’s ear. C a t s a re u s u a l l y h a rd e r t o medicate than dogs. Many dogs, especially bigger ones, appear to inhale their food, so they barely notice a little medicine. Cats are more likely to chew and bite down on a pill, spit it out and leave it behind.

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Family Focus Carpools are a staple of modern parenting By LISA A. FLAM Associated Press With three kids who need to get to soccer, lacrosse, football, cheer and swim team — not to mention school — Allison Stevenson says her eight-seater minivan is crucial for carpooling. “I always have extra children in my car. I couldn’t function with a smaller car,” says Stevenson, 37, of Greer, S.C., who bought her Honda Odyssey in 2007. Stevenson, who has 6- and 8-year-old daughters and a 10-year-old son, shares a morning carpool to school with a neighbor and swaps rides with other parents after school. “They have lots of children involved in lots of activities, so we depend on each other to get everybody to where they need to be,” says Stevenson, adding that most of her neighbors also have vehicles with the important-forcarpooling third row of seats. Sure, carpooling has been around for decades. Kids got carted around in the big station wagons of the ‘70s and early ‘80s, then the minivans of the ‘90s and, most recently, the SUV. But the carpool has become an important piece of the parenting puzzle for some parents of heavily scheduled kids. “Unfortunately, it’s imperative these days that your child is extremely well-rounded,” says Stevenson, who believes after-school activities can impart lessons in dedication and teamwork that are important later in life. “There is pressure for your children to do a thousand different things.” Many parents also see carpooling as a way to save money, time, and wear and tear in a time of higher gas prices and a shaky economy. Kara Corridan, health editor of Parents

magazine, says carpooling may be more common now because more women have reentered the work force; fewer children walk to school; and there are more extracurricular activities, and sports being offered at younger ages. Without sharing the driving, parents say they couldn’t do all they want for their kids. “For some parents, it’s vital,” says Corridan, whose own family began helping another with rides after the mother went back to work. With more seven-seat (or larger) vehicles on the market today than there were 10 years ago, more families are now driving big cars, says TrueCar.com analyst Jesse Toprak. TrueCar. com found that eight of the 10 most popular cars bought by drivers ages 28 to 45 in 2009 and 2010 had at least seven seats. “The main buyers of the vehicles are the parents with school-age children, which clearly, at that age group, carpooling becomes a factor,” Toprak says. In Folsom, Calif., Lori Barudoni has been part of eight carpools over the last 13 years, and says they gave her the flexibility to send her children to a mix of public and private schools. She began carpooling when her oldest child was in preschool and she was driving a fiveseat car. She quickly realized the carpool math: With more seats, she’d be able to carpool with more families and reduce her own driving. “After that, when I went to purchase my next car, I said, ‘It’s got to be a 7-seater,”’ Barudoni, 48, recalls of her minivan purchase about a decade ago. While the gas for a bigger vehicle may cost more, the carpools have saved her time and money. “My gas bill actually goes down with the larger vehicle because I can carry more kids, which means more families share the

burden of driving,” she says. The number of seats car buyers seek is typically nonnegotiable, said Rob Hardy, consumer preference product manager for Edmunds.com. “There are certain things people will trade off, like price vs. luxury or speed vs. fuel economy, but the number of seats — there’s no trade-off,” he says. Hardy’s own family bade farewell to a fiveseater and said hello to a minivan a year after getting kicked out of a carpool that grew too large for his car. “Everyone except us had a minivan so we were booted,” he said. While workplace carpooling has dropped markedly since 1980, several experts said kids’ carpools may be on the rise, although there are no statistics. Raymond De Young, a professor of environmental psychology and planning at the University of Michigan who has studied workplace carpooling, says it’s not just the economy that has more parents thinking about carpooling. Families might be carpooling more in part to live a “green” lifestyle and be environmentally conscious role models for their children, and they’re more familiar with and open to the concept of carpooling. And he noted that parents drive more because fewer kids walk or bike on their own. Naturally, there’s guilt if parents can’t participate fully because they have a smaller car. Corridan suggests that smaller-car parents offer to reciprocate another way, such as minding a child after school. “Sometimes there’s an element of bartering,” she said. With all the benefits of carpooling — which include making the ride a little more fun for the kids — there are also downsides. Although parents are thankful

for their carpooling comrades, “there’s a lot of negative feelings that come up because there’s a lot of opportunity to interact with parents who might do things differently,” Corridan said. Gone are the days when kids were allowed to pile into the way back of the station wagon for a carefree, unbelted ride. Today, there’s the parent who plays music with inappropriate lyrics, the child who misbehaves, and the mom who’s running late or texts behind the wheel, Corridan said. Some parents say they’ve heard of kids being left in the car alone or riding without a seat belt. “We advise you to have deal breakers — something you can’t budge on, like anything that jeopardizes the child’s safety,” Corridan says. There’s also the danger of competitive carpooling: In Roslyn, N.Y., mom Barbara Adler cites the social pressures. Some parents, she says, fill their vehicles — sometimes over capacity — with kids they want their children to be seen with, regardless of how far away they live. “It is beyond a hot topic in my neighborhood,” said Adler, 50, who has boys ages 12, 14 and 16 who play tennis and basketball. Carpools are “talked about. They’re criticized, They are joked about. They are a source of worry and concern. There are multiple layers of issues that are triggered by the word ‘carpool.’ If you’re in one? If you’re not? Who’s in your carpool? That’s a standard question.” For Stevenson, things are simpler. She feels grateful for her neighbors who take her kids to activities.

Guide dogs face distractions Excel Public Adjusters LOS ANGELES (AP) — Guide dogs and their handlers have always undergone intense training on dealing with distractions from squirrels to skateboarders. But today’s guide dogs have a whole new generation of things to worry about: quiet cars, button-activated walk signals, stroller traffic on handicapped curb-cuts, and a greater likelihood of interacting with other dogs. “It used to be you encountered other dogs mostly on sidewalks while you were going down the street,” said Morgan Watkins, acting president and chief executive officer of Guide Dogs for the Blind, which has campuses in San Rafael, north of San Francisco, and in Boring, Ore. Nowadays, he said, a guide dog might encounter another dog in a supermarket aisle or at the mall or the dentist’s office, he said. There are few places pets can’t be found these days. “We work very hard with the assumption that your dog can be distracted anywhere,” said Watkins, who started losing his vision at age 11. Anything or anyone that keeps a guide dog from focusing on its work is considered a distraction — and becomes something the dog is trained to ignore. But everyone can help guide dogs and their handlers avoid some distractions. One basic rule: Don’t pet a guide dog without permission. Because the dogs are so highly trained and well-behaved, people want to touch them, Watkins said. Many times, he said, he has reached down to learn which way his dog Will is looking, only to find someone else’s hand already on the dog. Another simple way to minimize distractions for guide dogs is to keep your own dog leashed. But if a dog barks at Will, Watkins said he would probably keep moving.

“Odds are he won’t flinch,” he said. Guide dogs are also not trained to fight. If a guide dog is attacked by another animal, handlers will drop the harness and call for help. Another new distraction or hazard for guide dog teams is the electric car.

Watkins has excellent hearing and can usually make out the sound of an electric car, but it’s difficult at noisy intersections. That’s why guide dogs are taught intelligent disobedience — defying an order to keep a partner safe, Watkins explained.

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue w/Rubblebucket, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors open at 7 p.m. Matt Nathanson with ScarsOn45, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7 p.m. / Show 8 p.m. S I U E Wi n d S y m p h o n y a n d Concert Band, 7:30 p.m., Dunham Hall Theater, SIUE, Edwardsville

Fantasy, 8 p.m., Fast Eddie’s Bon Air, Alton. No cover charge. “We’re Still Here” A Musical Revue – Wildey Benefit, 8 p.m., Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Dunham Hall Theater, SIUE, Edwardsville Enigma Variations, 10:30 a.m. Coffee Concert, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis

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Saturday, Oct. 22

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Open Mic Night, Stagger Inn, 9:30 p.m., 21+ Project/Object featuring Ike Willis & Ray White, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7 p.m. Jay N Waylon, 6 p.m., Fast Eddie’s Bon Air, Alton. No cover charge. Los Angeles Guitar Quartet The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote: Words and Music from the Time of Cervantes, The Sheldon, St. Louis, 8 p.m. Jazz Band, 8 p.m., Dunham Hall Theater, SIUE, Edwardsville

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Sable, 8 p.m., Fast Eddie’s Bon Air, Alton. No cover charge. Sibelius 1, 8 p.m., Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis James Hinson/Linda Perry Faculty Recital, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Auditorium, SIUE, Edwardsville

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Saturday, Oct. 8 Lowder and Manning, The Winery at Shale Lake, Williamson, 6 p.m. Pelvic Girdles, Stagger Inn, 10 p.m., 21+ Bobby Long, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors open at 7 p.m. Sable, 3 p.m./All Mixed Up, 8 p.m., Fast Eddie’s Bon Air, Alton. No cover charge. The Bangles with TBA, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7 p.m. / Show 8 p.m. Arts & Issues: Three Dog Night, noon, SIUE Vadalabene Center, Edwardsville

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Monday, Oct. 10 Walk on the Moon, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 Tyler Ward w/Casey Weston, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors open at 7 p.m. Carolbeth True and Christi John Bye: Look of Love, 10 a.m., Accent on American, 7:30 p.m., The Sheldon,

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Celtic Thunder to appear at the Fox Celtic Thunder pays homage to the musical culture of Ireland with their upcoming Fall Tour Heritage which stops at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on October 20th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and are $68.00 & $49.50. All prices are subject to change. Purchase tickets at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com. Presented by the Nine Network and Fox Concerts. The Celtic Thunder Heritage Tour promises to deliver stirring and show-stopping performances in the tradition of their previous releases (Celtic Thunder: The Show, Act Two, Take Me Home, It’s Entertainment and Christmas), with Celtic Thunder returning to their distinct Irish roots. The tour features performances by fan-favorites - Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, Neil Byrne and George Donaldson-along with the newest members of the ensemble, Emmett Cahill and Daniel Furlong. The inspired collection of songs includes Emmet Cahill performing the sweet and tranquil “Kindred Spirits”, the toe-tapping ensemble “A Place In The Choir”, and Keith Harkin’s version of the romantic ballad “The Dutchman,” and a Keith/ Neil duet of the the Thin Lizzy classic “Whiskey In The Jar,” to name a few. In addition to these fan favorites Celtic Thunder will be adding never before seen numbers such as the Gaelic “Dualaman”, and the nostalgic hit “Summer In Dublin”, Steve Earle’s “Galway Girl” and the Grammy awardwinning “Everybody’s Talking At Me” amongst others. To view highlights from Heritage click here: http://bcove.me/kg9nxzl3.

SLSO makes plans for 2011-12 season The St. Louis Symphony today announced its 2011-12 Season: the orchestra’s 132nd since its founding in 1880, and the seventh under Music Director David Robertson. The 2011-12 Wells Fargo Advisors Orchestral Series runs from September 16, 2011 through May 6, 2012. The relationship between dance and music figures prominently throughout the 2011-12 Season. The centennial anniversary of the famed dance/theater company, the Ballets Russes, figured as an initial inspiration to the planning of the season. Robertson explained: “One-hundred-years ago Sergey Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes was setting the world on fire, culminating with the riotous premiere of Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring. Throughout the season we explore the provocative relationship between these two art forms, including an opening weekend that features three of Stravinsky’s great ballet scores: Petrushka, Les Noces and The Rite of Spring.” Other works celebrating the Ballets Russes, which commissioned some of the most innovative composers of the 20th century, include Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloe, Stravinsky’s The Firebird, and excerpts from Schumann’s Carnaval, with orchestration by Ravel. Beginning with this focus on Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes, the repertoire expands to include dance as an overall theme throughout much of the season. St. Louis Symphony President and CEO Fred Bronstein emphasized the audience-development initiatives of the organization as they relate to the new season. “This season underscores both the qualities and strategic focus of the St. Louis Symphony,” Bronstein said. “Excellence is prevalent, as is the balance of accessibility, creativity and artistic growth. From beginning to end, there is a sense not just of many concerts, but a series of ‘events’ that make the St. Louis Symphony and Powell Hall a destination. There is something for everyone, and I think the season reinforces the point that the serious audience development work successfully undertaken in recent years will continue to be a key element in how we gauge our future success as an institution.” Highlights of the 2011-12 season include: • Signature Dance Programs in concerts featuring an Opening Weekend of Stravinsky ballets, flamenco guitarist Juan Carmona, and the return of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago • Rach Fest, featuring three Rachmaninoff piano concertos performed over two weekends by Stephen Hough • 3rd Annual Gala with violinist Itzhak Perlman performing Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, conducted by Music Director David Robertson • The St. Louis Symphony continues its tradition of presenting Adventurous and New Music throughout the 2011-12 Season, including world premieres by Edgar Meyer and Steven Mackey and a United States premiere by Philippe Manoury • In conjunction with the citywide American Arts Experience-St. Louis, David Robertson conducts the world premiere of Edgar Meyer’s Double Bass Concerto No. 3. Also on the program are works by Copland, Ives, as well as Gershwin’s An American in Paris • Orchestral Favorites including Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” Ravel’s Bolero and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 • Live at Powell Hall continues to make Powell Hall the place to be for a variety of musical experiences, including the music of John Williams, dynamic piano ensemble The 5 Browns, vocalist Michael W. Smith, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony, and music from the popular video game Final Fantasy® • J.S. Bach’s Mass in B minor with the St. Louis Symphony Chorus, conducted by David Robertson • Carnegie Hall performance with renowned soprano Karita Mattila • Saturday night subscription concert live broadcasts continuing on St. Louis Public Radio, 90.7 KWMU. The St. Louis Symphony is excited to bring back many perennial audience favorites this season including: • An all-Mozart program featuring the Symphony No. 38, K. 504, “Prague,” conducted by Nicholas McGegan (October 7-9, 2011) • Elgar’s Enigma Variations conducted by Vasily Petrenko (October 21-22) • Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” with Horacio Gutiérrez as soloist, conducted by Jun Märkl (November 11-13) • Ravel’s Bolero conducted by David Robertson (November 25-26, 2011) • Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, featuring Jennifer Koh as soloist, conducted by Ward Stare (December 2-4, 2011) • Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 conducted by Vassily Sinaisky (January 27-29, 2012)

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Music Tuning in Fox to host Australian Pink Floyd Show The Australian Pink Floyd Show is a live touring sensation which has sold over three million tickets worldwide, and they have created their most ambitious and spectacular show ever for the 2011 Tour. The tour will stop in St. Louis for a show at the Fox Theatre at 8 p.m. on Oct. 21. This tour will see the debut of the new quadraphonic sound system and represents the first time ever that a live music production has used 3D stereographic technology. Concert-goers will receive a free pair of 3D glasses when they enter. Tickets are on sale now and are $35, $45 and $50. Tickets may be purchased at the Fox Box Office, by calling 314/5341111 or online at www.metrotix.com.

Scream Tour rolls into the Fox Over 1 million screaming fans have been a part of it; it has an undeniable track record of selling out shows from coast to coast. It has put on display some of the most elaborate, breath taking sets and stage productions ever and it has been able to assemble on stages across the country, some of the world’s biggest musical superstars of the day; including, Bow Wow, Ne-Yo, T.I., Chris Brown, Omarion, B2K, Trey Songz, Ciara, T-Pain, Lloyd and Nick Cannon. It has also featured special surprise guest appearances by mega stars like Jay-Z, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Diddy, Lil’ Wayne, Wyclef Jean, R. Kelly, Nelly, Common and Swizz Beatz throughout its run. It is the Scream Tour. Since debuting in 2001, the Scream

Tour quickly proved to be the most successful teen concert series America has ever witnessed. THE Scream Tour also became a platform for all young artists who wanted to make the transition from obscurity to superstar status and be seen by thousands of screaming fans within a concert setting. In the spirit of continuing the rich tradition and legacy created 10 years ago, the Scream Tour is returning and getting back to the premise that made it such a powerful force in 2001—introducing the next generation of artists to the masses. With that being said, this year ’s Scream Tour aptly titled—Scream Tour: The Next Generation (NXG)

brings the Scream Tour brand back to its roots and introduces fans to an entirely new crop of young stars. This year ’s Scream Tour: NXG stars musical phenoms and Conjunction/Streamline/Interscope recording artist Mindless Behavior & Atlantic Records’ recording artist Diggy, son of hip-hop icon Rev Run of RUN DMC fame, with special guest Shotty/Warner Bros. Records artist The New Boyz. It will also feature JIVE recording artist, Jacob Latimore & Atlantic Records’ new R&B quartet Hamilton Park and introduce to the world the winners of the 2010-2011 “R U The Next Scream Star?” Nationwide Contest-The OMG Girlz.

Scream Tour:NXG presented by Scream Star Entertainment and AEG Live is part of a special “Back To School” Concert Series. The Scream Tour hits St. Louis on Sunday, October 16 at 6 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Tickets are $39.50 with a limit of 8 tickets per customer. They are available at the Fox Theatre Box Office or by calling 314/5341111. Order tickets online at www. metrotix.com. For more info, log onto www.screamtour.com. “For this year ’s Scream Tour: NXG, the fans can expect action packed performances and interactive p re s e n t a t i o n s , ” s a i d M i c h a e l Mauldin, Scream Tour producer and creator.

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Music Tuning in Powell Hall to host Folds, Feinstein The St. Louis Symphony’s diversity of programming may be reflected in two new Live at Powell Hall concerts that have just been announced. Ben Folds, formerly leader of the ’90s alternative rock band the Ben Folds Five, joins the St. Louis Symphony for one night this fall on Sunday, November 6, 2011. On May 13, 2012, one of the classic interpreters of American song, Michael Feinstein, spends an evening with the St. Louis Symphony dedicated to timeless standards. Tickeets are on sale now at the Powell Hall Box Office, online at www.stlsymphony.org, or by phone at 314.534.1700. The Powell Hall Box Office is located at 718 North Grand Boulevard in Grand Center. Ben Folds, the multitalented s i n g e r / s o n g w r i t e r, m u s i c i a n and rock pianist, has developed a highly successful solo career since disbanding the Ben Folds Five in 2000. Throughout his long career, the versatile artist has performed concerts playing a variety of instruments, his stage delivery characterized by an oddball, ironic sense of humor. He described his music with the Ben Folds Five as “punk rock for sissies.” During his solo career he has recorded three studio albums in addition to a pair of records documenting his renowned live performances and a remix record.

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The Arts The Rep presents "God of Carnage" By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Forget politics and religion. To really stir things up, all you have to do is get a discussion going on modern parenting and then step back and watch the sparks fly. From temper tantrums and tears to playground shoves, navigating the pitfalls of parenthood can be a difficult path to tread. The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis’ newest offering, “God of Carnage” highlights this to hilarious effect. After their children are involved in a playground brawl, Michael and Veronica Novak meet Alan and Annette Raleigh to sip espresso and politely discuss the matter. When the veneer of refined sophistication quickly cracks and their evening spins into chaos, the gloves come off and arguments become tantrums in an uncivilized free-for-all. Written by French playwright Yasmina Reza, who also wrote “Art,” and translated by Christopher Hampton, “God of Carnage” opens at The Rep’s Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts on Oct. 12 and continues through Nov. 6. “God of Carnage” thrusts audience members into the passionate and emotional world of parenting and shows us just what seemingly well-behaved adults are capable of. When threatened, these savvy parents become cornered beasts. The infantile antics of these supposedly sophisticated adults put their children’s pranks to shame in this comedy of manners that has forgotten its manners. “It is so relatable. It is so ironic and funny,” said The Rep’s Becky Hadley. “They just become worse off than the children. It’s hysterical.” Reza was inspired to write the play after a real-life experience she had with a fellow parent, according to Hadley. “God of Carnage” was produced in March 2008 on London’s West End and won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy. Originally called “Le Dieu du Carnage” in French, it was translated by British playwright Christopher Hampton, who has translated most of Reza’s plays into English. It also received critical acclaim on Broadway, playing for 476 performances and winning the Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League awards for Best Play. A film adaptation, starring Jodie Foster, John C. Reilly, Kate Winslet and Christoph Waltz and directed by Roman Polanski is due to be released in November. The Rep’s production of “God of Carnage” is directed by Edward Stern (who last directed

Artwork courtesy of The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"). The cast of “God of Carnage” at The Rep is Eva Kaminsky as Veronica Novak, Anthony Marble as Alan Raleigh (last seen in "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"), Susan Louise O’Connor as Annette Raleigh and Triney Sandoval as Michael Novak (last seen in "Crime and Punishment"). The creative staff also includes Narelle Sissons, set designer; Gordon DeVinney, costume designer; Kirk Bookman, co-lighting designer; Steve O’Shea, co-lighting designer; Glenn Dunn, stage manager; and Tony Dearing, assistant stage manager.

The Browning Mainstage of the LorettoHilton Center for the Performing Arts is located at 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University) in Webster Groves. Curtain times are Tuesday at 7 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday at 8 p.m.; selected Wednesday matinees at 1:30 pm; Saturday matinees at 5 p.m.; selected Saturday nights at 9 p.m.; Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.; and selected Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. Ticket prices start at $16 (previews) and $19 (regular performances). To purchase,

visit The Rep Box Office, located inside the Loretto-Hilton Center, charge by phone by calling (314) 968-4925, or visit The Rep’s Online Box Office at www.repstl.org. Major sponsorship for this production is provided by the Mary Ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable Foundation. For more information about The Rep’s production of “God of Carnage” including a behind the scenes glimpse with The Rep’s Backstage Blog, visit www.repstl.org. You can also follow updates on Facebook by searching Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

Peabody Opera House to host "The Nutcracker" Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker comes to Peabody Opera House on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now and are available through ticketmaster. com. This holiday performance premieres alternating pairs of award-winning principal dancers as Masha (aka Clara) and the Nutcracker Prince as well as a corps of 40 Russian dancers. Set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score, the production features 200 lavish costumes, larger-than-life Russian puppets and 9 hand-painted backdrops that are embellished with 3-D effects – a must see for the whole family! 2011 marks Moscow Ballet’s 19th annual Great Russian Nutcracker tour of 2 companies to 60+ cities across North America. Moscow Ballet’s beloved Christmas story received critical acclaim in 2010; “Expansive… the Russian style is elegantly generous, and so the experience is never meager” NY Times; ”The corps dancers were striking to see” Charleston Today; “When performed by masters like these {Moscow Ballet}, ballet seems effortless, elegant, and easy” Twin Cities Daily Planet. Tickets will be available at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com. Ballet Master Andrei Litvinov, born in Bender just outside of Moscow, was 1 of 3 children selected, out of 360 auditioning, to attend the preeminent Bolshoi Academic Choreographic College, known informally as the “Bolshoi School,” in Moscow. He graduated in 1982 after five years of study, went on to the Chisinau Choreographic College and was immediately asked to join the company. Called to military duty as an antiaircraft gunner and tanker, he returned to dance after a year

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of military service, dancing the archytypal Soviet Prince in leading roles of the classics including Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo and Juliet, Spartacus and more. He danced with lead ballerinas of the day including Lyudmila Semenyaka, Nina Semizorova, Alyona Zaitseva, Nadya Cotets, and Maria Polydova and was the lead danseur in the premiere of Yuri Grigorovich’ Nutcracker and Carmen Suite as well as Carmen choreographed by internationally acclaimed, Moldovan Radu Poklitaru. He graduated from the demy of Music, Theater and Fine Arts in 2003 and became Moscow Ballet’s Ballet Master in 2004 while continuing to dance leading roles. He is a Laureate of the International Ballet Competition (IBC) in Romania, 1996; Yuri Grigorovich IBC in 2000; Danovsky IBC, and the Diagelev Prize. He is an Honored Artist of the Moldova Republic and has toured the USA, Germany, Italy, Greece, England, Spain, and Egypt. The Moscow Ballet is proud to announce Andre Litvinov as Ballet Master for the 2011 East and West tours. About the Performance - Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker tells the beloved Christmas story of the girl who falls in love with a Nutcracker Prince – with Russian flair. Praised by the NY Times as “thrilling and expansive,” the 40 impeccably trained Russian dancers leap, spin and lunge bringing the traditional story to life. The Act I Christmas party enchants with its magical toys, evil Mouse King and a journey through the glittering Snow Forrest. Unique to the Great Russian Nutcracker, Russian folk characters Father Christmas and the Snow Maiden escort Masha (aka Clara) to the Land of Peace and Harmony in Act II where she and the Nutcracker

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Prince are honored by emissaries from heritages the world over; African, Russian, Asian, European and Hispanic. Set to Pytor Tchaikovsky’s famous score, Moscow Ballet’s production features lavish costumes, nine hand-painted backdrops with 3-D ornamentation and fanciful, larger-than-life puppets designed by Russian puppet master Valentin Federov. Akiva Talmi Presents Inc. (ATP) is known for its annual, touring Great Russian Nutcracker and full-length productions of the classic story-ballets; Swan Lake, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and others by the Moscow Ballet. ATP produced the “Cynthia Gregory National Tour” with Nancy Reagan as Honorary Chair; the “From the Top” NPR TV special featuring NYCB’s Violette Verdi and Itzhak Perlman, the “Alexander Godunov” national tour and more. Created by award-winning Juilliard alumnus, composer/conductor and theatrical producer, Akiva Talmi, ATP evolved out of the allstar Russian “Glasnost Festival Tour” (1986-92). The Great Russian Nutcracker made its debut in 1993 and was directed and choreographed by soloist Stanislav Vlasov of the famous Bolshoi Theater. In 1994, the Moscow State Theatre of Natalia Sats and the theatre’s full orchestra joined Moscow Ballet to expand the company to an 88-artist tour which was billed as the “19th Century Classical Nutcracker.” In 2003, Anatoly Emelianov, then an upstart choreographer and winner of the Diagelev award, restaged the Great Russian Nutcracker to critical acclaim. Moscow Ballet productions continue to feature award-winning principals and top graduates of Perm, Vaganova, Moscow State Academic Choreographic and Kiev schools.

The Arts Artistic adventures Highland gears up for Art in the Park The Highland Arts Council is set to celebrate world class art in the hometown atmosphere with its eighth annual Art in the Park. The two-day juried exhibit and sale of works by more than 70 professional artists will be held October 7-9, 2011 in Lindendale Park in Highland, 35 miles east of St. Louis. Free and open to the public, Art in the Park will feature original works in a wide range of art mediums, including: watercolor, oil/acrylic, clay, glass, drawing/pastels, fabric/ fiber, wood, sculpture, photography, jewelry, graphics/printmaking and mixed media. Artwork will be exhibited and offered for sale in outdoor booths from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8 and on Sunday, October 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. “We attract talented artists from the Metro East and St. Louis and as far away as Oregon and the East Coast,” said Lynnette Schuepbach, the event chairperson and vice president of the Highland Arts Council, the producer of Art in the Park. “Art lovers will find oneof-a-kind pieces in a wide range of prices. There really is art for everyone at Art in the Park.” Jurying for Art in the Park will be conducted by a panel of experienced arts professionals. The 2011 panel includes: Jeffrey L. Vaughn, Artist, Alton, Ill.; Brenda Schilling, Artist and owner of Main Street Art Gallery, Edwardsville, Ill.; and Dr. Joseph Weber, retired SIUE Art Education Chair. This year, a total of $10,500 in cash prizes will be awarded in 12 categories as well as special awards. Throughout the weekend, glass makers, plein air painters, wire sculptors and other artists will be holding demonstrations at their booths. In addition, two locally-celebrated muralists, Lucy Gelthorst-Gish and Mari Gish – of St. Louis – will be creating a mural on-site. Upon its completion, the work will be displayed on the exterior of City Hall in Highland for the enjoyment of the local community. Back by popular demand is Dueling Desserts, a food-as-art competition and demonstration featuring artful, edible desserts prepared by chefs and culinary professionals within the bi-state area. Attendees vote for the best dessert by dropping spare change in jars throughout Saturday and Sunday. Proceeds are donated to a food pantry operated by Highland Area Christian Services Ministry. “Kids love coming to Art in the Park. Where else can they buy beautiful art for just a few dollars?” said Schuepbach. “Making art accessible to young people is one of the best ways to instill a lifelong appreciation for art.” The Children’s Gallery allows any child up to the age of 18 to purchase artwork donated by exhibiting artists for $5. In addition, young people can create their own art projects and get their faces painted at no charge in the Kids Kreation area. Food and drink will be available throughout the fair. It’s a great event for a beautiful day with the family. Lindendale Park, the site for the event, is handicapped accessible and parking is free. Art in the Park will be held in Lindendale Park located at 2025 Park Hill Drive, Highland, IL 62249, just 35 miles east of St. Louis. Event

hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7 and on Sunday, October 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To learn more, visit http:// www.highlandartscouncil.org/ aitp_for_the_media.htm or call 618558-0054.

Lopez to appear at Peabody George Lopez is a multitalented entertainer whose career encompasses stand-up comedy, television, film and late night talk show host. George Lopez is one of the top five highest grossing comedians in the world and his groundbreaking sitcom George Lopez remains a hit in syndication on Nick at Nite. His 2009 comedy special “George Lopez: Tall, Dark and Chicano” was the highest rated stand-up special on HBO in five years. Maintaining an extremely active schedule as a stand-up comedian, George’s shows sell-out coast to coast and continuously break attendance records at major theatres and arenas. Lopez will appear at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis at 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. Tickets are $49.50 to $59.50 and are on sale at the Scottrade Center box office and Ticketmaster locations. Charge by phone 800/745-3000 and online at www. ticketmaster.com.

Rep announces 2011-12 season lineup The Repertory Theatre of S t . L o u i s ( T h e R e p ) i s p ro u d t o a n n o u n c e i t s 2 0 11 - 2 0 1 2 season of performances in the Studio Theatre, as well as the inauguration of a new American plays festival.

arts. The Studio Theatre series continues with A Steady Rain (January 18-February 5) by Keith Huff and directed by The Rep’s artistic director Steven Woolf (You Can’t Take It With You). When they responded to a routine call, two Chicago cops never imagined that their lives would soon be changed forever. In this harrowing story of guilt, fear and corruption their friendship is put to the ultimate test in the face of unthinkable adversity. C l o s i n g t h e S t u d i o T h e a t re series is the world premiere of The Invisible Hand (March 7-25) by Ayad Akhtar and directed by The Rep’s associate artistic director Seth Gordon (The Fall of Heaven). When a highly successful player at a major investment bank is kidnapped by an Islamic militant group and finds that no one is negotiating for his release, he is forced to take matters into his own hands. This new play by first generation American Ayad Akhtar is a cautionary tale and a chilling examination of how far we will go to survive. T h e w o r l d p re m i e re o f T h e Invisible Hand will kick off The Rep’s first new play festival in M a rc h . T h e f e s t i v a l w i l l a l s o consist of two commissions of nationally recognized playwrights and readings of plays being seriously considered for production during the 2012-13 season. The purpose of the festival is to produce new plays to premiere at The Rep, thereby increasing both the audience’s appreciation of new American plays, as well a s t h e v i s i b i l i t y a n d s t a t u re for The Rep in the national community. Locally, it gives St. Louis audiences exposure to new works, as well as the opportunity to experience the creative process. The Rep is engaging the public

information on the festival will be available online soon at http:// www.repstl.org. The Rep’s 2011-2012 season subscription packages are available for the Mainstage and Studio Theatre series. Subscribers can save substantially over the cost of purchasing individual tickets to shows and enjoy exclusive benefits by purchasing season tickets at The Rep Box Office (located inside the LorettoHilton Center) or by calling (314) 968-4925. Subscription packages range in price from $84-$411 for six Mainstage shows and $90$139 for three Studio Theatre shows. Additional discounts are also available for Mainstage packages for senior citizens (65 and older) and full-time students. Subscription benefits include free parking at the Loretto-Hilton Center, special discounts and advance ordering opportunities, informative subscriber newsletters f ro m A r t i s t i c D i re c t o r S t e v e n Woolf, free ticket “insurance” and free, unlimited ticket exchanges within the same production run, providing the ultimate in schedule flexibility. A single ticket online pre-sale for the Mainstage production of Red will begin August 13. All single tickets for Mainstage (starting at $16) and Talk Theatre ($12 per lecture) will go on sale August 19. Studio Theatre single tickets (starting at $37.50) and Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC) tickets (just $6) go on sale September 30.

For more information about The Rep’s 2011-2012 season, including complete play descriptions and a list of audience enrichment and accessibility options, please visit The Rep’s website at http:// w w w. re p s t l . o rg . To re q u e s t a free season brochure or to charge subscriptions with MasterCard, Visa or American Express, call the Box Office at (314) 968-4925.

Fox to host “What My Husband Doesn’t Know” The Fox Theater in St. Louis will host two productions of “What My Husband Doesn’t Know” at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23. Tickets are on sale now for $42.50 & $37.50 and may be purchased at the Fox Box Office or by calling 314/534-1111. Order tickets online at www.metrotix.com. Aw a rd - w i n n i n g p l a y w r i g h t and motion picture director David E. Talbert’s presents his latest production “What My Husband Doesn’t Know.” Talbert brings to life a mesmerizing tale of lust, lies and temptation that puts a whole new twist on the fatal attraction theme. Lena Summer is the envy of all her friends. Big house. Successful husband. It’s the perfect life...or so it seems. But with her husband’s demanding career as a construction mogul, the other side of her bed is too cold too often. When a handsome young foreman from her husband’s company arrives to work on their home, the spark she’s been missing quickly rages into a wildfire.

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Thursday, Oct. 6 Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MAIN GALLERY: David Noonan and Emily Wardill: Sick Serena and Dregs and Wreck and Wreck, FRONT ROOM: Yoko Ono: Play it by Trust and Jonas Mekas: Walden (DIARIES Notes and Sketches), Part 6, 1969, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Open late until 8 p.m. Thursday, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis Monet’s Water Lilies, Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis. Runs through Jan. 22.

Friday, Oct. 7 Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ARTEAST: Small Works, Jacoby A r t s C e n t e r, A l t o n , O p e n i n g reception 5 to 8 p.m., Exhibit runs through Nov. 6 MAIN GALLERY: David Noonan and Emily Wardill: Sick Serena and Dregs and Wreck and Wreck, FRONT ROOM: Yoko Ono: Play it by Trust and Jonas Mekas: Walden (DIARIES Notes and Sketches), Part 6, 1969, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Open late until 8 p.m. Thursday, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis Monet’s Water Lilies, Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis. Runs through Jan. 22.

6, 1969, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Open late until 8 p.m. Thursday, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis Monet’s Water Lilies, Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis. Runs through Jan. 22.

Monday, Oct. 10 Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 11 Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ARTEAST: Small Works, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Exhibit runs through Nov. 6 David Noonan and Emily Wardill: Sick Serena and Dregs and Wreck and Wreck, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Open late until 8 p.m. T h u r s d a y, C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t Museum, St. Louis. Exhibits run through Dec. 30 Monet’s Water Lilies, Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis. Runs through Jan. 22.

Wednesday, Oct. 12 God of Carnage, 8 p.m., The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, St. Louis Best of Missouri Painters

exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ARTEAST: Small Works, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Exhibit runs through Nov. 6 David Noonan and Emily Wardill: Sick Serena and Dregs and Wreck and Wreck, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Open late until 8 p.m. T h u r s d a y, C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t Museum, St. Louis. Exhibits run through Dec. 30 Monet’s Water Lilies, Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis. Runs through Jan. 22. Reflections of the Buddha, We d n e s d a y, n o o n t o 5 p . m . , Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis. Exhibit runs through March 12.

Thursday, Oct. 13 God of Carnage, 8 p.m., The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, St. Louis Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ARTEAST: Small Works, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Exhibit runs through Nov. 6 David Noonan and Emily Wardill: Sick Serena and Dregs and Wreck and Wreck, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Open late until 8 p.m. T h u r s d a y, C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t Museum, St. Louis. Exhibits run

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God of Carnage, 8 p.m., The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, St. Louis Drawings by Ron Kovatch and Harvest: A Ceramics Invitational, E d w a r d s v i l l e A r t s C e n t e r, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Exhibit runs through Nov. 18. Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ARTEAST: Small Works, Jacoby A r t s C e n t e r, A l t o n , Tu e s d a y to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Exhibit runs through Nov. 6 LIVE at Jacoby: Blue Skies and Crazy Chester, doors open at 6:30 p.m., Admission $10, Cash Bar, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton David Noonan and Emily Wardill: Sick Serena and Dregs and Wreck and Wreck, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Open l a t e u n t i l 8 p . m . T h u r s d a y, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis. Exhibits run through Dec. 30 Monet’s Water Lilies, Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis. Runs through Jan. 22.

God of Carnage, 5 p.m., The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, St. Louis ArtEAST, various locations in Alton, Edwardsville, Collinsville, Glen Carbon and Highland, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drawings by Ron Kovatch and Harvest: A Ceramics Invitational, E d w a r d s v i l l e A r t s C e n t e r, Wednesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Exhibit runs through Nov. 18. Best of Missouri Painters exhibition, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ARTEAST: Small Works, Jacoby A r t s C e n t e r, A l t o n , Tu e s d a y to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Exhibit runs through Nov. 6 David Noonan and Emily Wardill: Sick Serena and Dregs and Wreck and Wreck, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Open l a t e u n t i l 8 p . m . T h u r s d a y, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis. Exhibits run through Dec. 30 Monet’s Water Lilies, Tuesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., St. Louis Art Museum, Forest Park, St. Louis. Runs through Jan. 22. Reflections of the Buddha, We d n e s d a y, n o o n t o 5 p . m . , S a t u rd a y, 1 0 a . m . t o 5 p . m . , Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis. Exhibit runs through March 12.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Lineup announced for Ovations Series F ro m t h e l a n d d o w n u n d e r t o t h e t o p o f t h e w o r l d t o t h e d u s t y s t re e t s o f S o w e t o , t h e E d i s o n O v a t i o n s S e r i e s p re s e n t s groundbreaking performances by critically acclaimed artists from around the globe. For its 2011-12 season, Edison will host a dozen events by returning favorites and fascinating new artists, visiting modern India (by way of New Zealand) with The Guru of Chai, revisiting The Sound of Music with Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata and welcoming back South Africa’s inspirational Soweto Gospel Choir. “The Ovations Series is committed to artists who are entertaining and inspiring, but also challenging and sometimes even demanding,” Robin adds. “These are artists with strong points of view — artists who really have something to say.” The series will continue Oct. 28 with Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata, the latest project from East Village Opera Company founder Peter Kiesewalter, in The Hills Are Alive, its high-octane adaptation of songs from the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Next up, on Nov. 4 and 5, will be Guru of Chai from New Zealand’s Indian Ink Theatre Company. Starring cofounder Jacob Rajan, this intimate epic explores the contradictions of modern India, with its iPhones and ancient gods, through a series of indelible portraits: the poor chaiwallah (tea seller), the lovelorn policeman, the abandoned girl whose singing stops crowds in their tracks. Rounding out the fall, Nov. 18 and 19, will be The Intergalactic Nemesis: Live-Action Graphic Novel. Part comic book, part old-time radio play — complete with projected artwork and live sound effects — this sci-fi extravaganza centers on an intrepid reporter, her trusty assistant and a mysterious librarian as they race to save humanity from invasion. The spring semester will begin Jan. 20 and 21 with the Brian Brooks Moving Company in Motor. Boasting cheeky wit and mathematical intricacy, this evening-length dance concert features a large tunnellike installation, constructed from three miles of blue cord, that encompasses both dancers and audience. Canadian sensations Dala — aka Amanda Walther and Sheila Carabine — will showcase lush acoustic folk-pop Feb. 18. On Feb. 25, New York-based musical comedy troupe The Water Coolers will pay satirical homage to life, work, kids, snarky IT support and other targets of office banter. March 2 and 3 will see the return of Edison favorites Ballet Hispanico, arguably the foremost dance representative of Hispanic culture in the United States. The Ovations season will conclude March 23 with the worldrenowned Soweto Gospel Choir. Drawn from some of South Africa’s finest choirs, this all-star 52-member “super group” — the first South African artists to perform at the Academy Awards — mixes popular songs and African gospel with traditional Zulu, Xhosa and Sotho spirituals. For more information, visit www.edison.wustl.edu/tickets/ovations.

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Travel A unique cycling experience Grant's Trail in St. Louis County offers a trip back in time By CARL GREEN Of The Edge

Labor Day without plans or commitments is a terrible thing to waste, as they might say, so this year we indulged my longstanding wish to explore Grant’s Trail, an 8mile, paved rails-to-trails conversion that runs through a busy but interesting part of south St. Louis County. It has been developed over several recent years and is supposed to be extended in the future to connect with other trails. My wife couldn’t help but wonder why we would ride this short trail instead of the 80-mile Madison County trail network centered around Edwardsville. Good question, too, since our bike trail network is indeed one of the wonders of the modern world. The difference in this case is what lies along the trail. You could easily spend a full day checking out the historical sites along Grant’s Trail, not to mention the delights of Grant’s Farm, one of the original theme parks without rides. The trail starts at its southeast end at the immense parking lot of the Orlando Banquet Center, just off of Interstate 55 at mile 200, the Union Road exit. Heading westward, you learn right away that this is an extremely popular trail for bikers, walkers, joggers and roller bladers, often in groups. In the first mile, they even have an extra lane next to the usual two, sort of a bike lane for the bike trail. Since the overall ride is fairly short, it’s nice that the county has built bike paths through its Clydesdale Park, about two miles from the trailhead on the south side. The main trail runs alongside back yards, behind commercial sites and across numerous

roads, but these three extra miles at Clydesdale Park offer some quiet beauty and a hearthealthy series of hill climbs. Back on the main trail, it’s not far to the historical attractions relating to Civil War general and President Ulysses S. Grant, who is truly a great American hero, and if his museum is to be believed, perhaps one of its more under-rated ones. At this mid-point on the trail, Anheuser Busch’s Grant’s Farm animal park is to the left and the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site is on the right. The delights of Grant’s Farm are best left to another article; on Labor Day, cars were in a long line to pay the $11 parking fee but the lot was full anyway, and many visitors were parking off the property and strolling in. That looked like a good idea. There is also a large bike rack, so you can combine a trail ride and a farm visit. We took the road less traveled to the national historic site, which provided a free and rewarding experience. The movie at the visitor center is interesting and full of old photos, sketching out the broad outlines of how Grant, son of an abolitionist Ohio family, became an army lieutenant and fast friends with the son of a St. Louis slaveholding family, the Dents. The historic site, called White Haven, was their country home and farm, and when Grant came to visit, he fell in love with daughter Julia Dent. He fought gallantly in the Mexican War and returned to marry her. She followed him on his military career, and when he left the Army in 1854, Grant found himself back at White Haven, arguing about slavery with his father-in-law, but also using slave labor to help him carve a small farm out of a portion of the property. This is when he built the

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Above, a wooden bridge along Grant's Trail. Below, historic White Haven. cabin that now is a highlight at Grant’s Farm, although they only lived there three months before moving back to White Haven. Destiny found him when the Civil War began, and it eventually became evident that he was the only Union general tough enough to win the war and hold the nation together. In 1868, he was elected president,

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and he proceeded to spend two terms struggling with the post-war turmoil. He and Julia bought White Haven but were never able to move back there in retirement. For their part, the White Haven slaves walked away on their own. The film, museum and guided tour of the historic house tell the great American’s story clearly and succinctly. The museum takes issue with some commonly held beliefs, such as that Grant was a drunkard -- there’s no real evidence of that, the museum maintains -- and that he was a failure at everything except winning the war, as if that might not be enough. The U.S. he presided over was a fractious, greedy, squabbling place and no president was going to get much done, sort of like today. The scandals of his administration were from his political fault of trusting his friends and associates too much. Sound like excuse making? Well, after all, it is his museum. It makes for a fabulous free stop on the bike trail and is certainly worth the drive over for non-riders; aim for Gravois Road and then look for signs. It is one of St. Louis’ great

historical sites, yet curiously overlooked. As for the trail, it goes on to pass by several acres of Clydesdale pastures, where you see the actual horses. You soon come to another historical site, the Sappington House, one of the oldest estates in St. Louis County. We didn’t stop, but the place appears to offer a variety of experiences. As we reached the end of the trail in Kirkwood, it widened to accommodate a small playground that young riders will enjoy. The return ride was swift and delightful because the west-toeast route is slightly downhill almost the entire way. You’ve just got to keep watching ahead to avoid tangling with the families, strollers, skaters and bike-riders of all kinds, including serious, speedy riders in their team uniforms. Without the historical elements, Grant’s Trail would not measure up to Madison County’s own trails because of its short length, crowding and many road crossings. But with them considered, riding your bike to make the acquaintance of General Grant becomes a unique St. Louis experience.

Travel Travel briefs American Airlines traffic falls in August FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Traffic on American Airlines fell in August, as an uptick in international travel failed to offset a slump in U.S. flying. American said Tuesday that paying passengers flew 11.46 billion miles last month, down 0.4 percent from 11.51 billion miles in August 2010. Domestic travel, which accounts for nearly three-fourths of the company’s operations, dropped 2.6 percent, while international traffic rose 3 percent, mostly because of strong trans-Pacific travel. American reduced passenger capacity by 1.2 percent, to 13.45 billion available seat miles, which is one seat flown one mile. Airlines often reduce capacity by cutting flights. With capacity falling faster than traffic, the average plane was slightly more full. Occupancy averaged 85.3 percent, up from 84.6 percent a year earlier. Unlike Delta and US Airways, American did not disclose Tuesday how much it lost from last month’s Hurricane Irene that caused the cancellation of thousands of flights on the East Coast. Delta said it lost $15 million from the storm, and US Airways estimated its losses between $8 million and $10 million. On American, traffic for the first eight months of the year

was running 1.4 percent higher than the same period last year. Capacity was up 1.7 percent, and average occupancy fell to 82 percent from 82.2 percent last year. Shares of parent AMR Corp. fell 10 cents, or 2.9 percent, to close at $3.32.

Four Seasons plans luxury Disney World resort ORLANDO, Florida (AP) — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts officials say they’ve secured financing to build a $360 million (euro264 million) resort at Walt Disney World in Florida. Officials announced Tuesday that construction of the 444room hotel will begin in December. Plans call for a rooftop restaurant with views of the Magic Kingdom. It’s scheduled to open by late 2014. The Orlando Sentinel (http://thesent.nl/q2Jt7d ) reports Toronto-based Four Seasons bought the land from Disney World in 2008 for about $51 million. The property includes Disney’s Osprey Ridge golf course, which will be incorporated into the resort. Officials had hoped to open the resort last year, but it was slowed by the global economic recession. Four Seasons executive Scott Woroch says he expects a 5050 split of leisure and business travelers at the Orlando resort.

Hawaiian Airlines to add nonstop Fukuoka flights HONOLULU (AP) — In an effort to expand its reach in Asia, Hawaiian Airlines announced Tuesday it will offer daily nonstop flights between Honolulu and the Japanese city of Fukuoka starting next year. Pending approval from the government in Japan, the new Fukuoka flights will begin April 16. It will be the third destination in Japan for Hawaii’s largest carrier and the fourth destination in Asia. Hawaiian launched service to Tokyo in November, to Seoul in January and Osaka in July. The announcement comes as Hawaii’s tourism industry focuses on the Asia market and after the Japan earthquake and tsunamis in March slowed travel from the major market for visitors to Hawaii. “It is another sign that Japan is on its way to recovery and there is increasing demand for travel to Hawaii,” said Mike McCartney, president and CEO of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. “The HTA estimates the flight will provide $154 million in visitor spending and $16.8 million in tax revenue annually.” Delta Air Lines is expected to launch nonstop seasonal service from Fukuoka and Honolulu beginning Dec. 28. Hawaiian’s flight will be the only year-round daily scheduled service to Hawaii from Fukuoka.

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

“Drive”

Like Clint Eastwood’s Man With No Name, Ryan Gosling is simply known as the Driver. He’s a stoic loner who does exactly what the title suggests. By day, he’s a stunt driver, flipping cop cars for Hollywood productions. By night, he evades the police as a getaway driver for armed robberies, as he does in the film’s tense, nearly wordless opening sequence. No identity, no backstory. The Driver simply exists, moving from one job to the next without making any pesky emotional attachments. That he is such a cipher might seem frustrating, but Gosling’s masculine, minimalist approach makes him mysteriously compelling. Yes, he’s gorgeous. But he also does so much with just a subtle glance, by just holding a moment a beat or two longer than you might expect. He’s defined not so much by who he is, but rather by what he does — how he responds in an increasingly dangerous series of confrontations. His demeanor is the perfect fit for the overall approach from Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn (”Bronson”); cool and detached, “Drive” feels like an homage to early Michael Mann. It oozes sleek ‘80s style. Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Ron Perlman and a scene-stealing Albert Brooks, playing against type, are among the strong supporting cast. RATED: R for strong, brutal, bloody violence, language and some nudity. RUNNING TIME: 100 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“I Don’t Know How She Does It”

When you’re a wife and working mother, there’s this inescapable, self-imposed pressure to do everything right all the time. The idea of having it all — a great job and a loving family, a toned body and a sane mind — is as appealing as it is elusive. Douglas McGrath’s comedy, based on the best-selling novel of the same name, gets that dynamic, that incessant juggling act, and the ways in which we self-flagellate in trying to perfect it. This is not exactly a new concept but it’s increasingly prevalent, and McGrath finds just the right tone in depicting that. Sometimes. Too often, though, he smothers those nuggets of insight with a jaunty, sitcommy tone, with gags that are telegraphed from a mile away and music that works awfully hard to cue our emotional responses. It doesn’t help that Sarah Jessica Parker, as the film’s star, chimes in early and often with voiceovers that sound exactly like the kinds of observations she used to make as Carrie on “Sex and the City,” the role with which she will be eternally, intrinsically tied. Here, she stars as Kate Reddy, a mother of two with her architect husband (Greg Kinnear). She struggles to balance her home life with her demanding job as an investment manager, which gets more time-consuming when she takes on a big project with the firm’s head honcho (Pierce Brosnan). RATED: PG-13 for adult situations and language RUNNING TIME: 91 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Restless”

The title must apply to the director. In more than a dozen films over 25 years, Gus Van Sant has often turned to stories of adolescence, young death and melancholy. In “Restless,” he returns to these themes, but the material isn’t up to his talents, and the effect is of a filmmaker searching for a vessel. Teenager Enoch Brae (Henry Hopper, the son of Dennis) is adrift after the deaths of his parents. While crashing a funeral, he meets Annabel Cotton (Mia Wasikowska), a bright, unusually undaunted girl who knows cancer will kill her in three months. The two become fast companions and lovers, bound together by a refusal to acknowledge death’s power. They make a plaything out of death, sneaking into a morgue and rehearsing Annabel’s “death scene.” At its worst, the film

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is sentimental and cloying, a pretty picture of young, pretty death, outfitted handsomely in autumn scarfs and cloche hats. Van Sant still creates poignancy out of the screenplay by Jason Lew, but “Harold and Maude” this is not. RATED: PG-13 for thematic elements and brief sensuality. RUNNING TIME: 95 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Straw Dogs”

The setting has been moved from the British countryside to the swamps of Mississippi, and the lead actors got better looking, but Rod Lurie’s film is essentially identical to the 1971 Sam Peckinpah thriller he’s remaking. Names, graphic details, bits of dialogue, even a parallel editing structure that unfolds during a pivotal moment — they’re all here. And the themes and messages that were problematic in the original exist here as well. It’s a movie that purports itself to be an indictment of violence, a critical exploration of the depraved depths to which man can sink when pushed. Yet Lurie (“The Contender,” “Nothing But the Truth”), as writer and director, depicts this brutality in vivid, glorious detail, to the point of almost fetishizing it. Similarly, James Marsden’s character — a mildmannered, Harvard-educated screenwriter — only truly gains the respect of his disdainful attackers, and only finds his own sense of self-worth, once he unleashes the primal fury he never knew he had inside of him in order to protect his wife and their home. Marsden and Kate Bosworth co-star as a husband and wife who return to her family’s farm after her father’s death. Alexander Skarsgard, as her lustful ex-boyfriend, leads the pack of surly locals who make their lives increasingly difficult. RATED: R for strong, brutal violence including a sexual attack, menace, some sexual content and pervasive language. RUNNING TIME: 109 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Killer Elite”

Head butts would seem to hurt, right? That’s clearly the point of them, but it would seem to be just as painful to be the butt-er as the butt-ee. This is probably the most primal method of attack on display here, but even the noisy intensity and frequency of the skull bashings — and pistol whippings and gut punches — don’t register as anything beyond generic action-picture violence. The fact that director and co-writer Gary McKendry has shot all these brawls with the usual shaky cam and cut them in quick, choppy fashion only adds to how forgettable the film is. And you’d think that any movie starring Robert De Niro, Clive Owen and Jason Statham would be one you’d want to remember. “Killer Elite” allows them to show off some of the presence and personality that made these men major movie stars, but ultimately they’re just cogs in a cliched revenge tale. Statham stars as Danny, the typical special-ops, killing-machine-for-hire Statham tends to play. He wants to retire, but gets drawn back in for that tried-and-true One Last Job when his mentor (De Niro) is kidnapped by an Omani sheik. Danny has to kill the men who killed the sheik’s sons to ensure his release. Owen plays the enforcer for a shadowy British society who’s on Danny’s tail. RATED: R for strong violence, language and some sexuality/ nudity. RUNNING TIME: 116 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Machine Gun Preacher”

Gerard Butler gives it his all as the title character in this drama based on the true story of biker-turned-humanitarian Sam Childers. It’s a performance that’s gruff and defiant, volatile and raging, and even tender at times — the kind of role Mel Gibson might have played 20 years ago. Childers

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lived a life of drugs and crime until he found Jesus, then traveled to Sudan to build an orphanage for the youngest victims of the ravaged African nation’s civil war. But even though director Marc Forster’s film is rooted in actual events, it’s hard to shake the uncomfortable sensation of watching yet another story that glorifies the white savior. Aside from Souleymane Sy Savane as the rebel soldier who serves as Sam’s friend and guide, the black characters who prompt Sam to sacrifice everything and put himself in danger feel more like ideas than fleshed-out humans. Forster clearly means well in bringing such an inspiring story to the screen, and he does depict this place vividly — both its natural beauty and its brutality. But he makes some awkward tonal shifts between the violence in Africa and the increasing instability at home in rural Pennsylvania, where his ex-stripper wife (Michelle Monaghan) and their daughter (Madeline Carroll) are waiting for him. Michael Shannon offers some intriguing moments, as always, as Sam’s former running buddy, but ultimately doesn’t get enough to do. RATED: R for violent content including disturbing images, language, some drug use and a scene of sexuality. RUNNING TIME: 123 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

“Moneyball”

You don’t have to know about VORP to enjoy the story of how a bunch of stat geeks changed the way baseball teams assess and acquire players. Sure, it helps if you’re a fan of the sport and if you’ve read Michael Lewis’ breezy and engaging best-seller “Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game.” Sabermetrics — the process of applying statistical formulas, rather than on-field appearance and general makeup, to determine a player ’s worth — wouldn’t seem like an inherently cinematic topic. But Lewis made lesser-known guys like Scott Hatteberg and Chad Bradford leap off the page. And the cajoling patter from Billy Beane, the Oakland A’s general manager who pioneered this experimental philosophy, would seem tailor-made for screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, who co-wrote the script along with fellow veteran scribe Steven Zaillian. Still, what’s most pleasing about Bennett Miller’s film doesn’t really have to do with baseball. As Beane, Brad Pitt is at his charismatic best — a little weary, a little weathered, but that complexity only makes him more appealing. Jonah Hill is at his best here, too, as Beane’s sidekick: the perfect foil for such a force of nature. He and Pitt bounce off each other beautifully. But what’s wrong here has nothing to do with baseball, either. “Moneyball” never feels like it’s building toward anything, even if you know how the A’s 2002 season unfolded. RATED: PG-13 for some strong language. RUNNING TIME: 126 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Pearl Jam Twenty”

I n C a m e ro n C ro w e ’ s f a n - f r i e n d l y re t ro s p e c t i v e documentary of the band, the long-haired glory of the early 1990s’ Seattle rock scene is in full display. There are certainly more astute observations to make about the film and the band, but nevertheless: my, the hair. There’s a lot of nostalgia for the era going around, and “Pearl Jam Twenty” (which is being released in theaters but will air on PBS in October) comes at the same time as the 20th-anniversary feting of “Nevermind,” the opus from Seattle’s other ‘90s legend, Nirvana. Whereas Nirvana’s story is brief and tragic, Pearl Jam’s is long and largely heartwarming. Crowe has a history with the band, having been a music journalist (an occupation he chronicled in his “Almost Famous”) and a Seattle resident around the time Pearl Jam formed. RATED: Not rated but contains explicit language. RUNNING TIME: 120 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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Associated Press

Gerard Butler portrays Sam Childers, the impassioned founder of Angels of East Africa rescue organization in a scene from “Machine Gun Preacher.”

Butler's performance highlights "Preacher" By CHRISTY LEMIRE Associated Press Gerard Butler gives it his all as the title character in “Machine Gun Preacher,” a drama based on the true story of bikerturned-humanitarian Sam Childers. I t ’ s a p e r f o r m a n c e t h a t ’ s g ru ff a n d defiant, volatile and raging and even tender at times — the kind of role Mel Gibson might have played 20 years ago. Childers lived a life of drugs and crime until he found Jesus, then traveled to Sudan to build an orphanage for the youngest victims of the ravaged African nation’s civil war. But even though director Marc Forster ’s

film is rooted in actual events, it’s hard to shake the uncomfortable sensation of watching yet another story that glorifies the white savior. Aside from Souleymane Sy Savane as a rebel soldier named Deng who serves as Sam’s friend, guide and much-needed calming influence, the black characters who prompt Sam to sacrifice everything and put himself in danger feel more like ideas than fleshed-out humans. Forster clearly means well in bringing such an inspiring story to the screen, and he does depict this place vividly — both its natural beauty and its brutality. As he proved with his breakout film “Monster ’s Ball,” he’s not one to shy away from showing the uglier elements of human

nature. Actually, some of the scenes at the start of the film, when Sam is hitting his lowest point, are just as startling as those that occur later on. But Forster makes some awkward tonal shifts between the violence in Africa and the increasing instability at home in rural Pennsylvania, where Sam’s ex-stripper wife, Lynn (Michelle Monaghan), and their daughter, Paige (Madeline Carroll), are waiting for him. Michael Shannon offers some intriguing moments, as always, a s S a m ’ s f o r m e r ru n n i n g b u d d y, b u t ultimately doesn’t get enough to do. He and Sam both undergo a transformation from shooting up in a biker-bar bathroom to shouting their

love of the Lord that feels too swift, too painless. You wonder whether Sam misses his wild days, whether he struggles to stay clean. Then again, as he becomes more driven to raise more money and save more children — and as he becomes disillusioned by the indifference of those around him back home — it’s clear he’s simply traded one addiction for another. By the end “Machine Gun Preacher” comes full-circle, depicting Sam as being j u s t a s s c re w e d - u p a s h e w a s a t t h e beginning, albeit with a higher calling that’s hard to argue with. That feels a bit too tidy, too. The real-life Sam Childers, who’s still working in Sudan, is probably more complicated than this.

"Killer Elite" just has too many holes By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge "Killer Elite" features a trio of above-the-title stars that make it far more enjoyable than any of the indistinguishable rough-andtumble pictures with rock ‘n roll soundtracks that it apes from the very beginning. There are no good guys in this movie, much as you’d like to root for some characters over others. All in all, I was not greatly impressed by this first offering from Open Road Films, a film distribution arm co-founded by leading exhibitors AMC Entertainment and Regal Cinemas, though this is certainly the type of movie that will prove itself in the home video market. Danny (Jason Statham) is a killer.

As an elite assassin, he is often on the front lines of the nastiest types of conflict in the seediest, dirtiest places on Earth. While ambushing an oil tycoon in Oman in 1980, Danny nearly kills a child and gets out of the business. Some months later he is roped in to pulling “one last job” for a wealthy, dying sheik (Rodney Afif). He is offered six million dollars, via his agent (Adewale AkinnuoyeAgbaje), to kill the three men that murdered the sheik’s three eldest sons. Since money means nothing to Danny, he scoffs at the offer to leave the rugged Australian countryside and the dilapidated farmhouse he’s rehabbing with his girlfriend (Yvonne Strahovski). The sheik’s motivation, to get desert revenge and earn the right for his

lone remaining son (Firass Dirani) to return to his homeland with a clear name, is incredibly important to him. If Danny doesn’t do the job, then his mentor, Terry (Robert De Niro) will be executed. Terry was the killer that got Danny into the business in the first place and now lives imprisoned within the sheik’s compound where they don’t let him shave his silly beard. As a story, Killer Elite is overlong. The setup takes the better part of an hour to unspool before the real action even fires up. The three men that Danny is tasked with killing aren’t your normal bad guys. Their former members of the SAS, Britain’s special forces agency. With only slight leads as to their actual identities, Danny enlists his best blokes (Aden Young and Dominic

Purcell) to even up the odds and help with the leg work. Together, they find and dispatch one of the targets with what looks to be a horrible home shower accident. This puts them on the radar of the Feather Men, a shadowy board of ex-military types that use the skills their country taught them to pull strings in the goings-on around the world and reap huge profits from it. Their henchman is Spike (Clive Owen), the film’s third lead character. Spike is the most gung-ho SAS agent that’s out there. He doesn’t like that Danny and his men are getting the drop on his boys. He tracks the trio over several months and around the world before coming face-to-face (a joke, when you see Spike’s scars and wicked

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glass eye) with all of them. There are plenty of great action sequences in this movie, particularly the one that’s been heavily featured in the promos where Statham is tied to a chair and Owen is lording over him with a gun. It’s much more complicated than that. Still, "Killer Elite" features one too many false endings and a vague resolution. I counted at least four chances for Danny or Spike to take care of one another, but some type of code keeps them firmly entrenched in cat-and-mouse territory. I just wanted them to get on with it. ••• "Killer Elite" runs 128 minutes and is rated R for strong violence, language, and some sexuality/nudity. I give this film one and a half stars out of four.

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Dining Delights

Celebrate the joy of apple season By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

abor Day has come and gone and the temperature has dropped from hot and steamy to cool and breezy. That means it’s prime apple picking season. Now through mid-October, apples of all varieties, shapes, sizes and colors will be ripening to their juicy best just perfect for picking on a fall day. Whether its sweet Galas, sour Granny Smiths or sunkissed Golden Delicious, the orchards will be brimming with tasty apples to suit every taste. Fortunately, there are lots of wonderful places to go apple-picking in and around the St. Louis and metro east regions. Eckert’s is probably the largest in the area with three locations in Belleville, Millstadt and Grafton. The Grafton Farm has been offering pickyour-own apples since 1964. Enjoy the scenic drive along the Great River Road to the farm, located at 20995 Eckert Orchard Road in Grafton, where you’ll find farm animals, miniature golf, a concession stand and pony and camel rides on Saturday and Sunday. The Grafton Farm is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call (618) 786-3445 for more information. The Belleville Farm, located at 951 S. Green Mount Road in Belleville, is known as the “home farm” and has Golden Delicious, Red

Delicious, Fuji and Granny Smith apples available for picking from September through mid-October. Call (618) 233-0513 for more information. Over at the Millstadt Farm, located at 2719 Eckert Orchard Lane in Millstadt, apple picking runs daily from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Pumpkin picking also started Oct. 1. This location has lots of fun extras on offer including country food from Bob’s N’Cobs Food Stand, a rides through the orchard on the Deere Express, Billy Bob’s pig races and Uncle Aubrey’s Workshop. New this year is Jumping Pillows and the Jack-O-Lobber. Regular admission costs $10 per person (2 and up); Fun Saver admission costs $5 per person (Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.); After School Special gives free admission (Tuesday through Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m.); and children under 2 are free. Call (800) 745-0513 for more information. Or, visit www.eckerts.com for detailed information about all three Eckert’s locations. Another great choice is Mills Apple Farm, located at 11477 Pocahontas Road in Marine. This small orchard has been owned and operated by the Mills family since 1971, although its history as a working farm goes back much farther to 1818 when it just a small homestead. Mills Apple Farm is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Monday excluding Columbus Day. Closing hours change to 5 p.m. in November when the time changes.

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Mills has 15 varieties of apples, as well as peaches and Christmas trees available for the picking. The orchards are designed to provide a continuous supply of fresh-ripened fruit that is always available. Apple varieties now in season include Fuji, Granny Smith, Braeburn, Blushing Golden and Winesap. Admission is free as are wagon rides on weekends, the play area and parking. Some events may have a small charge to cover costs. Baked goods are hand-made on-site. Mills is also available for group bookings such as birthday parties with plenty of parking, kids play area, picnic tables and game equipment that may be checked out. Mills also advises customers to bear in mind that ripening dates are only estimates. Mother Nature sometimes has her own agenda so it’s always good to check with the orchard first to be sure of getting your favorite variety at its best. For more information, call (618) 887-4732 or visit www.millsapplefarm.com. And now for the best part. Time to use those freshly-picked apples and turn them into something extra yummy (that is, if you haven’t eaten them all on the way home!). This Apple Dumpling Dessert recipe from www. applerecipes.us makes flaky, buttery personal pastries filled with warm apple filling. Yum! Apple Dumpling Dessert Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/3 cup unsalted butter

8 tablespoons cold water Filling: 8 cups chopped, peeled tart apples ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Syrup: 2 cups water 1 cup packed brown sugar Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving Directions: 1) Preheat oven to 400°F. 2) Combine flour and salt in a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss with a fork until dough can just form into a ball. 3) Prepare the filling: toss all ingredients together in a large bowl. Set aside. 4) Prepare the syrup: bring water and sugar to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring. Set aside. 5) Divide dough into four equal parts. On a lightly floured surface, roll one part of dough to fit an ungreased 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking dish. Fit into bottom of dish; top with a third of the apple mixture. Repeat layers of pastry and apple mixture twice. Roll out fourth part of dough to fit over the top of the baking dish; place on top. Using a sharp knife, cut 2-inch slits through all layers. Pour prepared syrup over top of crust. 6) Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until top is golden and bubbly. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Dining Delights Artisan food movement spreads to butter Consumers offered a variety of flavors By MICHELLE LOCKE Associated Press Remember when butter came in two varieties — salted and not? Food writer and blogger Leitha Matz can, which makes it all the more surprising when she contemplates the herd of butter choices now crowding grocery shelves. “There’s cultured butter, there are artisanal butters. You can get butter that is more yellow in the spring and summer than it is in the autumn and winter because you can actually see the transition of what the animal is eating. “ In fact, Matz, who taste-tested a raft of butters for her blog, Miss Ginsu.com, found herself “astounded at the sheer breadth and variety of butter that was available.” S p re a d t h e n e w s : B u t t e r i s getting better in the United States. “There’s definitely been a kind of whirlwind with butter,” says Andrew Knowlton, restaurant and drinks editor at Bon Appetit magazine. Like bacon, butter has traveled an interesting path. A hand-crafted product 50 or so years ago, it descended into a mass-produced, taste-shackled commodity only to be resurrected in recent years as interest in good, hand-crafted food has grown. First the bread at restaurants improved, then chefs, who were listing the names of farm suppliers on their menus, got serious about butter. These days, there are wildly popular butters produced by outfits like Straus Family Creamery on the West Coast and the Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery on the East. There are even “cult” butters, like the handmade product from a small dairy called Animal Farm in Orwell, (naturally) Vt., which is a supplier to celebrated chef Thomas Keller ’s Per Se and The French Laundry restaurants. ••• Why go to the trouble of making butter at home? After all, that’s why they package it all up neat in little sticks for us at the grocery store... So we don’t have to. And yet, it is so worth doing. N o t e v e r y d a y, p e rh a p s . B u t certainly for special days. Because homemade butter, simply put, is utterly and completely amazing. Plus, it’s neither difficult nor expensive. The process even can double as entertainment for the kids. Butter is a pretty basic food, and so is the making of it. Cream is agitated until the liquid buttermilk separates from the solid fats. The fats are the butter. That’s it. And there are plenty of ways to agitate cream. The most basic is to fill a jar about half full with cream. Tightly screw a lid onto the jar (canning jars are ideal), then shake vigorously. First it will slosh, then it will seem to turn solid (at which point it’s essentially whipped cream), then it will form a lump of butter in liquid. HOMEMADE BUTTER Start to finish: 20 minutes Makes about 1 pound butter 1 quart heavy cream, left at room temperature for 30 minutes Salt, optional

To use the food processor, pour the cream into the bowl fitted with either the plastic or metal blade. Process on high. To use an electric mixer, pour the cream into the bowl and beat with the wire whip attachment. Use a deep bowl with a splatter guard if available. Regardless of the method used, the cream will go through the same stages. At first the cream will thicken and be whipped into soft peaks, then firm peaks.

Then the cream will begin to get grainy. Finally a liquid will be released so that you have lumps of fat in a milky colored liquid. The entire process should take 5 to 20 minutes, depending on the method used. Rest a fine mesh strainer over a bowl and strain out the buttermilk. Reserve for another recipe. Place the butter in a bowl and knead with your hand to squeeze out any more buttermilk. It may seem odd to knead butter, but it will

hold together and kneads easily. Yo u c a n u s e t h e b u t t e r immediately or refrigerate it for later. If storing for later, you’ll w a n t t o “ w a s h ” t h e b u t t e r. This helps remove even more buttermilk from the butter so it doesn’t sour. Add 1/2 cup of ice water to the butter in the bowl. Continue kneading the butter in the ice water. Pour off the milky liquid. Repeat the ice water wash and kneading process until the liquid remains clear.

If you’d like to keep unsalted butter (such as for baking), wrap the butter in parchment paper and then plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 weeks or freeze for 6 months. Otherwise add salt, to taste, then wrap in parchment and plastic wrap. It also can be stored in an airtight container. This is also a good point to add other flavorings, if desired, such as honey and cinnamon for toast and pancakes, or herbs and garlic for bread or meat.

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