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What’s Inside 3

Take care of your eyes 9 steps to maintaining your vision.

7 Grab & Go

EAC looks to help holiday shoppers.

13 "Central Park Five"

Documentary gets to the heart of the matter.

14 Simplify the holidays Delicious treats made in a snap.

15 Chia seeds From pets to pudding.

18 St. Louis Symphony

Spreading cheer throughout the holidays.

19 A holiday hoedown "Christmas with the Celts."

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What’s Happening Friday December 7______ • Santa's Magical Kingdom Holiday Light Display, Santa's Magical Kingdom, Eureka (Next to Six Flags), 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• Grab and Go Gift Show Exhibit, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 28.

• Winter Wonderland, Tilles Park, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Christmas Wonderland, Rock Spring Park, Alton, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Way of Lights, Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• U.S. Bank Wild Lights, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Hot City Theatre presents The Divine Sister, Kranzberg Arts Center Stage, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Andy Coco's Rhythm Section Road Show, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• Benefit feat. Mom's Kitchen, Scandaleros, Alexis Tucci, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• John Bartley, Blue Agave, Belleville, 9:30 p.m.

• Handel's Messiah, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Barewire, Manx, The Night Life, The Many Colored Death, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

• Chiodos w/Conditions, Dangerkids, From Skies of Fire, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

• The Ambassadors of

Harmony: Sounds of the Season, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Thu n d e r h e a d : A Tr i b u te to Rush, The Family Arena, St. Charles, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday December 8______ • The Ambassadors of Harmony: Sounds of the Season, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

• Christmas with the Celts, The Family Arena, St. Charles, Doors 6:30 p.m.

• Santa's Magical Kingdom Holiday Light Display, Santa's Magical Kingdom, Eureka (Next to Six Flags), 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

• Grab and Go Gift Show Exhibit, Edwardsville Arts Center, Edwardsville, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 28.

• Winter Wonderland (Carriage Rides only), Tilles Park, St. Louis, By Reservation • Christmas Wonderland, Rock Spring Park, Alton, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Way of Lights, Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• U.S. Bank Wild Lights, St. Louis Zoo, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

• Andy Coco's Rhythm Section Road Show, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

• M a n n h e i m S te a m ro l l e r Christmas, Fox Theatre, St. Louis,

4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

• Phillipalooza feat. The Hatrick, Stickley & Canan, Plaid to the Bone, more, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

• J a ke O we n w / F l o r i d a Georgia Line, Love & Theft, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Cocktails for a Cause feat.

B ra d Ja ck s o n , B l u e A g ave, Belleville, 9:30 p.m.

• Handel's Messiah, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

• Mona Grooves, The Junk Fam, Seymour Awesome, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

• Patent Pending w/Seven Eighteen, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Sunday December 9______ • The Ambassadors of Harmony: Sounds of the Season, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

• The Moody Blues, The Family Arena, St. Charles, Doors 6:30 p.m.

• Santa's Magical Kingdom Holiday Light Display, Santa's Magical Kingdom, Eureka (Next to Six Flags), 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

• Winter Wonderland, Tilles Park, St. Louis, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

• Christmas Wonderland, Rock Spring Park, Alton, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Way of Lights, Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, Belleville, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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Take care of your eyes 9 tips for maintaining your vision

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge When I was younger I used to long for glasses (Yes, I know I’m in the minority on this one). I would look enviously at all the girls in my class with their cool, new glasses in a variety of styles and colors.

This was back in the ‘90s when nerd-chic was in and all I wanted to do was spend my days drinking coffee in a café while reading J.D. Salinger’s “Catcher in the Rye” or Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road.” It was a painfully earnest time for me and most of all I wanted a pair of retro reading glasses to go with my baby doll dress-meets-Doc-Martens ensemble.

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it), I was blessed with 20/20 vision and never needed glasses. Although, with middle-age fast approaching that may soon change.

Eyesight is one of those things that most of us, if we’re honest, probably take for granted – until it’s gone, that is. All those little everyday things that we do like reading, driving and cooking can become much harder for someone with poor vision. That’s why the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Vision Health Initiative

and the National Eye Institute are encouraging Americans to take care of their eyes to make sure they can see well throughout their lives.

It is important to take care of your eyes at all stages of your life.

Just like your mother told you, it’s important to eat your greens and other vegetables, as well as get regular eye exams.

Fortunately, many eye problems and diseases can be treated if caught early. To keep you seeing clearly, make sure you get a comprehensive dilated eye exam. An eye care professional will examine your eyes for signs of vision problems or eye diseases. It's the best way to find out if you need glasses or contacts, or are in the early stages of a serious but treatable eye disease. You should have a dilated eye exam regularly to check for common eye problems. If you haven't had an exam for some time, schedule one this month.

Although older adults tend to have more vision problems, preschoolers may not see as well as they should. Just 1 out of every 7 preschoolers receives an eye exam, and fewer than 1 out of every 4 receives some type of vision screening. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends vision screening for all children ages 3 to 5 years to find conditions such

as amblyopia, or lazy eye that can be treated effectively if caught early.

The CDC recommends nine ways you can help protect your vision: 1. Get a dilated eye exam.

2. Know your family's eye health history.

3. Eat right to protect your sight – in particular, eat plenty of dark leafy greens such as spinach, kale, or collard greens, and fish that is high in omega-3 fatty acids.

4. Maintain a healthy weight.

5. Wear protective eyewear when playing sports or doing activities around the home.

6. Quit smoking 7. Wear sunglasses that block 99 percent-100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation.

8. Clean your hands and your

contact lenses properly to avoid the risk of infection.

9. Practice workplace eye safety.

Even better news is that taking care of your eyes also may benefit your overall health. People with vision problems are more likely than those with good vision to have diabetes, poor hearing, heart problems, high blood pressure, lower back pain and stroke, as well as have increased risk for falls, injury and depression. Among people age 65 and older, 54.2 percent of those who are blind and 41.7 percent of those with impaired vision say their overall health is fair or poor. Just 21.5 percent of older Americans without vision problems reported fair to poor health.

So make an appointment today

and visit an eye care professional if you have decreased vision; eye pain; drainage or redness of the eye; double vision; or diabetes; or if you see flashes of light, floaters (tiny specks that appear to float before your eyes), or circles (halos) around light sources.

The CDC's Vision Health Initiative team works with partners to implement a public health framework that promotes vision health and quality of life for all populations, through all life stages, by preventing and controlling eye diseases, eye injury, and vision loss resulting in disability. The initiative is located in CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation.

For more information, visit www. cdc.gov.

People planner A Season for the Child presents "A Gnome for Christmas" A Season for the Child (SfC), the family-oriented live t h e a t e r s e a s o n a t S o u t h e r n I l l i n o i s University Edwardsville, continues its 23rd season with a holidaythemed show "A Gnome for Christmas" on Friday, Dec. 14.

A Friday evening performance is a departure for FOTAD’s annual holiday show. Because of scheduling conflicts, FOTAD will not be offering a second holiday performance for this year only. SfC is sponsored by the SIUE Friends of Theater and Dance (FOTAD), TheBANK of Edwardsville and the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation of St. Louis (FPACF).

Performance of the holiday show will begin at 7 p.m. that Friday in the theater in SIUE’s Katherine Dunham Hall. The FOTAD series, which premiered in 1990, features professional theater troupes from St. Louis staging adaptations of various children’s stories, using interactive techniques that not only delight children and parents, but also provide a learning experience.

FOTAD, a support group for the SIUE Department of Theater and Dance, uses SfC proceeds to help fund merit awards for talented SIUE theater and dance students.

The FPACF fosters and promotes the performing arts in the St. Louis metropolitan area, encouraging audiences of all ages and from all walks of life to discover the joy and wonder of live arts performances. TheBANK of Edwardsville has been a generous supporter of the series since its inception.

"A Gnome for Christmas" is to be performed Dec, 14 by the Imaginary Theatre Co., the traveling arm of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis.

The play tells of the young girl, Lulu, and her quirky father who has failed to sell yet another of his odd inventions.

The situation forces the pair to pack their bags and move to more meager accommodations.

All they can afford is a rundown old farmhouse where the fence needs mending and the landlord’s cranky, even during the holidays.

Lulu’s about ready to give up, but when mysterious and magical things start happening.

This warm-hearted holiday musical reminds us of the importance of helping others and the happiness found in friends.

E a c h y e a r, F O TA D a w a rd s s o m e $ 5 , 0 0 0 i n m e r i t scholarships to qualified students. FOTAD also funds scholarships for new freshmen entering the theater and dance program.

For ticket information, call (618) 650-2774. All tickets are $5 per person.

Sesame Street Live returns to St. Louis Join the chorus for this toe tapping, finger snapping musical event! All you need is a song when Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Murray and all of your favorite Sesame Street friends bring the magic of music to life on stages big and small – and right into the audience! The all-new Sesame Street Live “Can’t Stop Singing” is at Peabody Opera House from Thursday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 27 Tickets for all nine performances are on sale now!

When Elmo gets his furry fingers on Abby Cadabby’s magic wand, there’s something in the air - and Sesame S t re e t b e c o m e s a n o n s t o p , a l l - s i n g i n g , a l l - d a n c i n g musical montage!

Grover and Baby Bear sing their highs and lows, Cookie Monster sings fast and slow, Bert and Ernie converse in song and Murray makes mouth music for all to sing along! Learn why it feels good to sing a song, but why it feels good to stop, too! What will Elmo learn about the power of musical magic? Join the conga line of fun to find out!

Come and play before the show! Play Zone at Sesame Street Live - a fun way for children to experience their favorite street! Imagine your child sitting in Big Bird's nest, popping up in Oscar's trash can, twirling in Zoe's dance studio or visiting Elmo's World. You never know who'll make an appearance!

Families won't want to miss a single picture-perfect moment. Play Zone opens one hour before the show - best of all, Play Zone is free with your Sesame Street Live ticket!

Performances are scheduled for: Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. & 7 p.m.; Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. and Jan. 27, 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, $18 and $24. A limited number of $36 Gold Circle seats and $60 Sunny Seats are also available.

Special $60 Sunny Seat packages are available at all

shows. Sunny Seats feature VIP seats and a pre-show Meet & Greet with Elmo and another Sesame Street Live friend.

For more information, call 314-622-5400. To charge tickets by phone, please call Ticketmaster at 800-7453000.

Ti c k e t s m a y a l s o b e p u r c h a s e d o n l i n e a t w w w. ticketmaster.com. For information online, please visit www.sesamestreetlive.com. Become a fan of Sesame Street Live on Facebook.

Wildey Theatre releases limited edition ornament The Friends of the Wildey Theatre have released their second Wildey Theatre Christmas ornament. The ornaments are part of a larger fundraising effort to support the theater. The ornament is the second in a series issued for the theater.

“Just like the first ornament last year, the second Wildey Ornament makes a great holiday gift,” according to Rich Walker, President of the Friends of the Wildey.

“There are only 350 ornaments manufactured, so this is a limited opportunity to do something for your friends and family while helping the community at the same time.”

Each heirloom quality ornament is 1.5” x 2.5” pewter and is being sold for $20. The ornaments are being sold at the Wildey Theatre, Encore Wine Bar, Lost Arts & Antiques, Beyond Timbuktu, Edwardsville City Hall, Edwardsville Public Library, and Crushed Grapes in Edwardsville.

T h e F r i e n d s o f t h e Wi l d e y i s a n o t - f o r - p r o f i t organization organized to support the Wildey Theatre with fundraising efforts.

In addition to the ornaments, the Friends of the Wildey also have available sidewalk bricks, auditorium seat sponsorships, and Wildey t-shirts for sale. “Imagine giving a Wildey brick, seat, or t-shirt to someone as a gift,” Walker said. “All you need to do is attach a Wildey ornament to the package and your shopping is done.”

Orders can also be placed by contacting the Friends group at WildeyFriends@gmail.com or writing Friends o f t h e Wi l d e y, 7 0 H a i r p i n D r i v e , P. O . B o x 0 0 0 5 , Edwardsville, IL 62026-0005. The ornaments are being sold now through December 30th.

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People People planner Alton makes plans for winter months The Alton Regional Convention & Business Bureau has announced the following events for winter.

Breakfast With Santa Saturday, Dec. 8 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall 1713 Stamper Ln. Godfrey, IL 62035 Children of all ages are invited to have breakfast with Santa at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 1713 Stamper Lane in Godfrey. Admission is by advanced registration only. Children can get their picture taken with Santa, music provided and activities.

Admission fee varied by child’s age. For more information, call (618) 4 6 6 - 1 4 8 3 o r v i s i t w w w. godfreyil.org.

Wood River's Breakfast With Santa Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Wood River Wood River, IL 62095 Santa will be at the roundhouse from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a . m . T h e re w i l l b e p a n c a k e s , sausage, milk, juice or coffee.

Adult and child plates available.

For more information, call (618) 251-3100.

Santa at Haskell Playhouse Saturday, Dec. 8 Noon - 2 p.m.

Haskell Playhouse 1211 Henry St. Alton, IL 62002 Santa will stop by the Haskell Playhouse Saturday, Dec. 8 for pictures. There will also be a

antique doll display and free candy canes. Cost is $2 for a picture with Santa or bring your own camera.

For more information call (618) 463-3580.

Grafton Holiday Riverwalk Saturday, Dec. 8 & 9 Noon to 6 p.m.

Grafton, IL 62037 Celebrate the start of the holiday season in Grafton. Stop in the various businesses along Main Street and near the riverfront for special promotions, discounts, refreshments and entertainment.

The Jerseyville High School choir will be caroling throughout the town. Visitors will also be able to tour the various B&Bs and guest houses in town, a perfect o p p o r t u n i t y t o c heck ou t t he accommodations and purchase a gift certificate as a gift. The festivities will conclude with a Show Choir performance at the Grove Memorial Park Gazebo as we light up the town! For more information, call (618) 7863017 or go to Grafton's Holiday Riverwalk.

Lewis & Clark Arrival Day Saturday & Sunday, December 8&9 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lewis & Clark State Historic Site One Lewis & Clark Trail Hartford, IL 62048 Come celebrate the arrival of Lewis and Clark at Camp River Dubois. This annual event commemorates December 12, the day William Clark and the men of the detachment arrived at the confluence of the Riviere a Dubois, Mississippi and Missouri Rivers.

The event will include members

of the detachment portraying military life, re-enactors recreating the civilian population and demonstrators. Site admission is free. For more information, call (618) 251-5811 or go to www. campdubois.com.

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Tower 435 Confluence Dr. Hartford, IL 62048 Come to the Tower to witness the Geminids Meteor Shower with astronomer Steve Sands. The Gemininds shower offers slower moving meteors, which will make them easier to view. The shower becomes larger each year with some seeing over 100 meteors per hour. Steve Sands, a member

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People People planner Jim Henson's Pajanimals coming the the Peabody Opera House For the first time ever, The Jim Henson Company’s Pajanimals are packing their bags and hitting the road to bring a brand new live musical production to the Peabody Opera House on Saturday, March 16. Tickets went on-sale to the general public for most cities beginning November 17 at www. pajanimalslive.com.

Tickets for the show at the Peabody Opera House may be purchased at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at livenation.com.

Pajanimals Life: Pajama Playdate (www.pajanimalslive.com) is filled with lively music, interactive dance fun and silly adventures all set in the cozy, comfy environment of the Pajanimals world. This fun and nurturing show is designed to introduce kids and families to their first theater experience.

Seen in the U.S. every night on the 24-hour preschool channel Sprout and NBC Kids on Saturday mornings, Pajanimals has quickly become a favorite for preschoolers and their parents so fans of all ages are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas to the show and join in on the fun.

“Pajanimals is one of our most beloved shows, and families are invited to see these characters live on stage and share a special Pajanimals adventure with Squacky, Cowbella, Apollo and Sweet Pea Sue,” said Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company. “Our team always envisioned the property as a theatrical experience for families everywhere. We know this new live show will be something that will create a lasting memory.”

“Families will be dancing in the aisles and singing the songs along with the Pajanimals. We encourage all children and caretakers to wear their favorite pajamas for an awesome play date with Pajanimals” says Jonathan Shank, executive producer of Pajanimals Live!

The Pajanimals are teaming up with CID Entertainment to offer a very special Pajanimals Party Package! Packages include premium reserved seating in the first 10 rows of the theater, a meet & greet photo opportunity with the Pajanimals in an exclusive party room plus a poster and a VIP laminate. Enhance your Pajama Playdate experience with this super fun party package! For more information, visit www.cidentertainment.com/pajanimals.

Tour news and updates can be found at www.pajanimalslive.com.

MoBOT to celebrate Kwanzaa This holiday season, the Missouri Botanical Garden presents its annual community celebration of Kwanzaa: Festival of the First Fruits. Kwanzaa honors African traditions and history by celebrating the feast of the harvest before the dry season. Enjoy storytelling, music and more on Friday, Dec. 28 from noon to 4 p.m. The event is included with Garden admission.

Kwanzaa is a non-religious holiday that derives its name from the Swahili term matunda ya kwanza, meaning “fruits of the harvest.” Kwanzaa is traditionally celebrated for seven days, each dedicated to a guiding principle: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.

Janice “Mama” Katambwa will lead a Kwanzaa ceremony at noon and 3 p.m., explaining the holiday’s origins as one symbolic candle on the kinara is lit for each of the seven guiding principles. Following each ceremony, Katambwa will tell stories of Africa using costumes and percussion. A table of fruits, vegetables and grains will be displayed in celebration of the harvest.

Ajanaku Jewelry, Renata’s African Influences and Mama Katambwa’s Boutique will offer Kwanzaa crafts and jewelry for purchase. The Garden Gate Shop also offers an assortment of African-made crafts, music CDs and a holiday tree filled with African-themed decorations.

Kwanzaa: Festival of the First Fruits is included with Missouri Botanical Garden admission of $8 for adults and free for children ages 12 and under.

St. Louis City and County residents enjoy discounted admission of $4 and free admission on Wednesday until noon. Missouri Botanical Garden members are free.

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

For information, visit www.mobot.org or call (toll-free, 1‑800‑642‑8842).

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People People planner MoBOT to celebrate Chanukah Enjoy storytelling, music, dance and a ceremonial menorahlighting during “Chanukah: Festival of Lights” at the Missouri Botanical Garden Sunday, Dec. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. The event is included with Garden admission.

The event begins with the lighting of the first candle on the menorah. Choirs from the Reform Jewish Academy School and the Solomon Schechter Day school will perform traditional Jewish and Chanukah music. The female quartet Shir Ami (Song of My People) will entertain crowds as will the group HaShemesh (The Sun) who will sing and play contemporary Israeli folk music.

Vi s i t o r s c a n b ro w s e a traditional “shuk” (marketplace), with merchandise from The Silver Lady, B’nai El Congregation Gift Shop and Unique Treasures of the United Hebrew Congregation, or stop by the Garden Gate Shop for Chanukah-themed merchandise.

Chanukah: Festival of Lights will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the upper level of the Ridgway Visitor Center at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Activities are included with Garden admission of $8; St. Louis City and County residents enjoy discounted admission of $4. Children ages 12 and under and Garden members are free.

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

For general information, v i s i t w w w. m o b o t . o r g o r c a l l (314) 577‑5100 (toll-free, 1‑800‑642‑8842). Follow the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/ missouribotanicalgarden and http://twitter.com/mobotnews.

More than 40,000 households i n t h e S t . L o u i s re g i o n h o l d memberships to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for seniors) and offer 12 months of free general admission for two adults and all children ages 12 and under, plus exclusive invitations and d i s c o u n t s . M e m b e r s h e l p support the Garden’s operations and world-changing work in plant science and conservation.

Learn more at www.mobot.org/ membership.

8 performers include The Caroling Party at 1 p.m., Gateway Singers at 2 p.m. and the Cabaret Choral Singers at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 groups include St. Margaret of Scotland Youth Choir at 1 p.m., Holy Cross Academy at 2 p.m. and Rosati Kain Voices at 3 p.m.

While in Ridgway, admire the large wreaths created by area floral designers.

Saturdays with Santa: Christmas Carols in the GardenTower Grove House, the Victorian country home of Garden founder Henry Shaw will be open and decked in holiday wreaths, garland, greenery and a holiday tree. The Kemper Center for Home Gardening will house a 12-foot balsam fir tree decorated with hand-painted “grourdaments” and gourd birdhouses.

Avoid long lines at the mall and shop the Garden Gate Shop for unique holiday gifts including eco-friendly products, holiday ornaments, gardening supplies, c h i l d re n ’ s t o y s , j e w e l r y a n d more. Missouri Botanical Garden members can enjoy at 10 percent discount.

No seasonal visit to the Garden would be complete without a stop at the Gardenland Express holiday flower and train show. The annual event features model trains and more than 500 poinsettias and blooming plants. Admission t o G a rd e n l a n d E x p re s s i s a n additional $5 per person.

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

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EAC hosting Grab & Go Gift Show Opening reception for the holiday exhibit scheduled Dec. 7

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he Edwardsville Arts Center is inviting you to give the gift of art this Christmas by picking up a few choice pieces at its Grab & Go Gift Show running now through Dec. 28. There will be an opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7.

This is the first time the center has hosted a cash and carry exhibit, which will feature the work of more than 20 local artists and encourage sales of their handmade items. Choose from jewelry, glass, ceramics, textiles and paintings.

Mary McKeehan, gallery manager at the EAC, said that the exhibit will allow visitors not only to view the work of their favorite artists, but also to do their holiday shopping there and then.

“You can purchase it and take it with you,” said McKeehan.

She said that the majority of items on offer are under $500 with the exception of some of the larger paintings. Most the smaller items such as jewelry, pottery and scarves are at the lower end of that price range.

Some of the artists taking part include: Elizabeth Parris, Michelle Hamilton, Carlis Chee, Bob Ahrens, Erin Vigneau-Dimick, Gina Evans, Lela Detoye, Kristen Callahan, Faye Malench, Elizabeth Williams, Jill Schwear, Raney E.H. Troeckler, Christy Bodnar, Tony Bodnar, Yvette Booker, Annie Schumacher, Kristi Dickens and Evan Wagman. As of press time, this list was subject to change.

The opening reception will feature the talents of jazz pianist Stan Meeks and magicians Philip and Henry, The Amazing Mingle Magic. Light refreshments will be served.

“It should be a fun, relaxed evening,” said McKeehan.

The Grab & Go Show will also coincide with the center ’s member appreciation night and open house. Last year was the first time the center conducted a member appreciation event, and it was a resounding success. The center saw its membership increase from 42 to more than 150 members following last December ’s event.

“Membership supports the community and local artists, including student artists. We maintain a student gallery to showcase local student artists… not just students from Edwardsville High School, but also student artists from surrounding towns, as well as grade school students,” said Joan

Wentz, EAC board member. “The EAC provides the shows free of charge and allows the EAC to become a destination for friends and relatives so you don’t need to go to St. Louis to enjoy quality art.”

Wentz said the center intends to invite students from Metro East Lutheran High School to showcase their work in the student gallery as well. She said membership also supports the classes offered by the center throughout the year.

Memberships start at the $25 level and go up to $1,000. In addition, members receive a 10 percent discount in the EAC gallery shop, an email newsletter and mailings from the center.

More importantly, it allows members the ability to “know that you’ve helped provide free shows to the public,” said McKeehan.

The Edwardsville Arts Center is located at 6165 Center Grove Road (on the campus of Edwardsville High School) in Edwardsville. Contact the EAC by calling 655-0337 or visit www. artforedwardsville.com.

Pictured above is a work by Elizabeth Parris. At left is a photograph by Gina Evans.

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The Arts Arts calendar Thursday, Dec. 6 Arnold Newman: Luminaries of the Twentieth Century in Art, Politics and Culture, Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, Noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through January, 2013.

Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through January 20, 2013.

Leslie Hewitt: Sudden Glare of the Sun, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 30.

Drawn in Copper, Italian Prints in the Age of Barocci, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs through January, 2013.

Al Hirschfeld's Jazz and Broadway Scrapbook, The Sheldon Art Galleries, St. Louis, noon to 5:00 p.m., Runs through Jan. 5, 2013.

Notations: Contemporary Drawing as Idea and Process, Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Runs through January, 2013.

Grab and Go Gift Show Exhibit, E d w a r d s v i l l e A r t s C e n t e r, Edwardsville, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Runs through Dec. 28.

Federico Barocci: Renaissance Master, St. Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Runs through January 20, 2013.

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The Arts Artistic adventures Edison to present "The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)" They’ve shaken Shakespeare, humiliated Hollywood and affronted all the great books.

Now the Reduced Shakespeare C o m p a n y — t h o s e e m p e ro r s o f editing, those sultans of summary, those bad boys of abbreviation—is back and ready to tackle its most fearsome opponent yet: Santa Claus.

On Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8, the RSC will return to the Edison Ovations Series at Wa s h i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t y w i t h "The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)," an irreverent yet heartwarming harrumph through the holidays.

Ga s p a t t h e s h o c k i n g t ru t h behind beloved Christmas traditions! Rekindle the childlike joy and crippling emotional dysfunction of family gatherings!

Cringe at the origins of the term “Nutcracker!”

Written and directed by RSC stalwarts Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor, "The Ultimate Christmas Show" boasts the antic, anythingfor-a-laugh energy of a classic Vaudeville routine.

“Welcome to St. Everybody’s Non-Denominational Universalist C h u rc h , w h e re a l l f a i t h s a re welcome because we’ll believe anything,” Tichenor begins.

St. Everybody’s, it appears, is presenting its annual Multicultural Interfaith Holiday Va r i e t y S h o w a n d C h r i s t m a s Pageant. Unfortunately, a sudden snowstorm has forced all the acts to cancel.

But the show must go on and Reed and Tichenor, joined by Matt Rippy, rise to the occasion. They sing, they dance, they serenade Mrs. Claus. Donning sheep hats and pig noses, they reenact the birth in the manger from the animals’ point of view. They write Santa, recite verse about airline travel and channel their inner Bee Gees.

They invite audience members to exchange gifts. In a concluding flourish, they re-choreograph The Nutcracker for elf ballet.

“The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)” will make your spirits bright,” says Broadway

World, “whether you joyfully embrace the upcoming season or get dragged into it kicking and screaming.”

“Regardless of your religious persuasion, The Ultimate Christmas Show will deliver a good time, giftwrapped in a tidy package of song, parody and anachronistic Dance Fever disco moves,” adds The Nashua Telegraph.

Or, the RSC puts it in song: “ H a p p y M e r r y Christmahanukwanzakah!

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Performances of "The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)" take place at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8. Tickets are $36, or $32 seniors, $28 for Washington University faculty and staff and $20 for students and children.

Tickets are available at the Edison Box Office and through all MetroTix outlets. Edison Theatre is located in the Mallinckrodt Center, 6445 Forsyth Blvd.

For more information, call (314) 935-6543, e-mail edison@wustl.edu or visitedison.wustl.edu.

E d i s o n p ro g r a m s a re m a d e possible with support from the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; the Regional Arts Commission, St. Louis; and private contributors.

The Rep to present "The Foreigner" The Repertory Theatre of S t . L o u i s ( T h e R e p ) p re s e n t s "The Foreigner" by Larry Shue.

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Religion briefs U.S. group of atheists, agnostics sues tax agency over political activity by church groups

presidential challenger Mitt Romney and pledged to do "all I can" to help him.

The lawsuit argues that the IRS is not enforcing the federal tax code, which prohibits tax-exempt religious organizations from electioneering.

Not enforcing it is a violation of equal protection rights because the same preferential treatment is not provided to other tax-exempt organizations such as the Freedom from Religion Foundation, the lawsuit contends.

The lawsuit asks that the IRS initiate legal action against any churches or religious organizations that are believed to be violating the restrictions.

MADISON, Wisconsin (AP) — A U.S. group representing atheists and agnostics has filed a federal lawsuit arguing that the Internal Revenue Service is violating the Constitution by allowing tax-exempt churches and religious organizations to get involved in political campaigns.

The Freedom from Religion Foundation argues that churches and religious organizations have become more involved in political campaigns, "blatantly and deliberately flaunting the electioneering restrictions."

The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Wisconsin cites several examples, including full-page ads that ran this fall in The New York Times and other newspapers by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association that featured a photo of renowned evangelist Billy Graham urging Americans to vote along biblical principles. Graham met in October with Republican

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Movies

QuickGlance Movie Reviews

“Lincoln”

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Four stars out of four.

For anyone who cringed just a little while watching the trailer and worried that this might be a near-parody of a Steven Spielberg film, with its heartfelt proclamations, sentimental tones and inspiring John Williams score, fret not.

The movie itself is actually a lot more reserved than that — more a wonky, nuts-and-bolts lesson about the way political machinery operates than a sweeping historical epic that tries to encapsulate the entirety of the revered 16th president’s life. That was a smart move on the part of Spielberg and Pulitzer prize-winning screenwriter Tony Kushner. Talky and intimate but also surprisingly funny, “Lincoln” focuses on the final four months of Abraham Lincoln’s life as he fought for the passage of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, abolishing slavery, and sought to unite a nation torn apart by the Civil War. This tumultuous period provides a crucible to display everything Lincoln was made of, both his folksiness and fortitude. Totally unsurprisingly, Daniel Day-Lewis inhabits the role fully. He disappears into it with small details and grand gestures, from his carriage to the cadence of his speech, and the Academy should probably just give him the best-actor Oscar now and get it over with. Although “Lincoln” itself often feels too conservative, stagey and safe, Day-Lewis’ performances is full of so many clever choices that he keeps it compelling. Of course, the film has all the top-notch technical hallmarks we’ve come to expect from Spielberg: It’s handsomely staged and impeccable in its production design. But this is a movie that’s easier to admire than love; it’s impressive but not exactly moving. Tommy Lee Jones, James Spader, John Hawkes and David Strathairn are among the supporting cast that might be too crammed with gifted character actors.

RATED: PG-13 for an intense scene of war violence, some images of carnage and brief strong language.

RUNNING TIME: 150 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Skyfall”

To borrow a line from Depeche Mode, death is everywhere.

James Bond’s mortality has never been in such prominent focus, but the demise of the entire British spy game as we know it seems imminent, as well. Still, this 23rd entry in the enduring James Bond franchise is no downer. Far from it: Simultaneously thrilling and meaty, this is easily one of the best entries ever in the 50-year, 23-film series, led once again by an actor who’s the best Bond yet in Daniel Craig. So many of the elements you want to see in a Bond film exist here: the car, the tuxedo, the martini, the exotic locations filled with gorgeous women. Adele’s smoky, smoldering theme song over the titles harkens to the classic 007 tales of the 1960s, even as the film’s central threat of cyberterrorism, perpetrated by an elusive figure who’s seemingly everywhere and can’t be pinned down, couldn’t be more relevant. In the hands of director Sam Mendes, it almost feels like a reinvention of the series. With Mendes collaborating once again with the great cinematographer Roger Deakins, it’s definitely the most gorgeous. This time, James Bond must try and protect his nononsense boss, M (the always intelligent and dignified Judi Dench), from what feels like a very personal attack, even as it seems that she may not necessarily be protecting him in return. Javier Bardem pretty much steals this entire movie away from a cast of esteemed and formidable actors as the villainous Silva, the former MI6 agent getting his revenge against this staid, old-fashioned organization in high-tech, ultra-efficient ways that make him seem unstoppable.

RATED: PG-13 for intense violent sequences throughout, some sexuality, language and smoking.

RUNNING TIME: 143 minutes.

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“Anna Karenina”

All the world’s a stage, very literally, in Joe Wright’s wildly theatrical adaptation of “Anna Karenina.” If you thought the director’s five-and-a-half-minute tracking shot in “Atonement” was show-offy, you ain’t seen nothing yet. Wright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard (”Shakespeare in Love”) have taken Leo Tolstoy’s literary behemoth about love, betrayal and death among the elite in imperial Russia and boldly set it almost entirely within a decaying theater. The inspiration comes from the notion that the members of high society conducted themselves as if they were performing on stage. The result is technically dazzling, a marvel of timing and choreography. “Anna Karenina” is at once cleverly contained and breathtakingly fluid; it’s crammed with rich, intimate detail yet moves with a boundless energy that suggests anything is possible. But wondrous as all this artifice is, it’s also a huge distraction. The self-consciousness of the structure keeps us at arm’s length emotionally. Rather than feeling the suffering of the adulterous Anna (Keira Knightley), we’re more likely to notice how beautiful the suffering looks — the flattering lighting, her wild mane of dark curls spread meticulously across her pillow case. And eventually the trickery actually becomes a bit predictable. Still, it’s impossible not to have huge admiration for this ambitious, complicated risk. Jude Law co-stars as Anna’s cuckolded husband with Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the flirtatious cavalry officer who woos her away.

RATED: R for some sexuality and violence.

RUNNING TIME: 130 minutes.

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

“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 2”

Finally — finally! — the “Twilight” franchise embraces its own innate absurdity with this gleefully over-the-top conclusion. This is by far the best film in the series. This does not necessarily mean it’s good. But as it reaches its prolonged and wildly violent crescendo, it’s at least entertaining in a totally nutso way. The first four adaptations of Stephenie Meyer’s mega-best sellers about the girl-vampire-werewolf love triangle were, for the most part, laughably self-serious affairs full of mopey teen angst, stilted dialogue and cheesy special effects. Sure, they pleased their fervent audience, made billions of dollars worldwide and turned their three core actors into instant superstars. But they weren’t what you would call high-quality cinematic experiences. Now, Bill Condon (who also directed last year’s “Breaking Dawn — Part 1”) finally lets his freak flag fly. Here is the Condon of “Gods and Monsters,” the one who loves lurid horror. Here is the Condon of “Dreamgirls,” the one with an eye for panache. His final “Twilight” movie dares to have a little fun — it actually makes you laugh intentionally for once, teetering on self-parody as it does. Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson) are now married vampires and parents to a newborn daughter, Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy). With the help of the bloodsucking Cullen clan and vampires gathered from around the globe, they must band together with Edward’s former romantic rival Jacob (Taylor Lautner) and his werewolf buddies to protect the half-human, half-vampire spawn from the evil and suspicious Volturi.

RATED: PG-13 for sequences of violence including disturbing images, some sensuality and partial nudity.

RUNNING TIME: 115 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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“The Central Park Five”

This documentary takes an emotionally charged subject — the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of five black and Hispanic teenage boys for the rape of a white, female jogger — and makes its case in a straightforward, detached manner. It is thoughtful, educational and understated, perhaps to a fault — tonally, the trademark work of veteran documentarian Ken Burns, who directs, writes and produces this time with daughter Sarah Burns, who wrote a book about the crime, and her husband, David McMahon. It efficiently depicts, but doesn’t get caught up in, the hysteria of the place and time: a racially and socioeconomically divided New York City in April 1989, when it was rotting with crack cocaine, AIDS and violent crime but also gleaming with the conspicuous consumption of the era. The late-night attack on jogger Trisha Meili — then a 28-yearold Wall Street investment banker who’s now an author and motivational speaker — became a symbol of this chasm and everything that seemed wrong with society. And the five young men from Harlem who happened to be running around Central Park that night — Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, Kharey Wise and Yusef Salaam — became all-too easy scapegoats. “The Central Park Five” aims to clear their names publicly, once and for all, in a way that much of the press did not when a judge vacated the young men’s convictions in 2002.

RATED: Not rated but contains language and graphic, violent details.

RUNNING TIMIE: 119 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Killing Them Softly”

Writer-director Andrew Dominik’s film is an incredibly stylish genre exercise set in the world of mobsters, junkies and lowlifes, but it’s also trying incredibly hard to be About Something. Not content merely to be profane, abrasive and occasionally, darkly amusing, it also wants to be relevant.

And so Dominik has taken the 1974 crime novel “Cogan’s Trade” by George V. Higgins and set it in the days before the 2008 presidential election, just as the U.S. economy is in the midst of catastrophic collapse. Every television and radio is tuned to then-candidate Barack Obama or President George W. Bush addressing the nation — even in bars and thugs’ cars — with the volume cranked way up, commenting all too obviously on the film’s action. As if we couldn’t decipher for ourselves that organized crime functions as its own form of capitalism, “Killing Them Softly” turns on the miniimplosion that occurs when a couple of idiots rob a mobprotected card game. Scoot McNairy plays the jittery ex-con Frankie; his inept partner is a heroin addict played by Ben Mendelsohn. Both are aggressively grungy. The corporate types at the top of the syndicate want to restore order, so they ask Jackie Cogan, an enforcer played by Brad Pitt (star of Dominik’s haunting, poetic “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford”), to investigate the heist and punish the perpetrators. This is one of those effortless Pitt performances that exemplify how beautifully he manages to be both a serious actor and a superstar. The film’s best scenes are the ones he shares with James Gandolfini as a brazen but insecure hit man.

RATED: R for violence, sexual references, pervasive language and some drug use.

RUNNING TIMIE: 97 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

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This film image released by Sundance Selects shows accused rapist Yusef Salaam being escorted by police in New York in 1990. Salaam is the subject of the documentary, "The Central Park Five," about the 1989 case of five black and Latino teenagers who were convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park.

"Central Park Five" sets record straight

By CHRISTY LEMIRE Associated Press “The Central Park Five” takes an emotionally charged subject — the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of five black and Hispanic teenage boys for the rape of a white female jogger — and makes its case in a straightforward, detached manner.

It is thoughtful, educational, understated perhaps to a fault — tonally, the trademark work of veteran documentarian Ken Burns, who directs, writes and produces this time with daughter Sarah Burns, who wrote a book about the crime, and her husband, David McMahon. It efficiently depicts, but doesn’t get caught up in, the hysteria of the place and

time: a racially and socioeconomically divided New York City in April 1989, when it was rotting with crack cocaine, AIDS and violent crime but also gleaming with the conspicuous consumption of the era.

As veteran New York Times reporter Jim Dwyer puts it: “It’s as if there was a social moat that divided these two New Yorks.”

The late-night attack on jogger Trisha Meili — then a 28-year-old Wall Street investment banker who’s now an author and motivational speaker — became a symbol of this chasm and everything that seemed wrong with society. And the five young men from Harlem who happened to be running around Central Park with a couple dozen troublemakers that night — Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson,

Raymond Santana, Korey Wise and Yusef Salaam — became all-too easy scapegoats.

“The Central Park Five” aims to clear their names publicly, once and for all, in a way that much of the press did not when a judge vacated the young men’s convictions in 2002.

It also quietly, insistently argues that this was more than just an example of detectives trying to make a name for themselves by quickly wrapping up a high-profile case — the one that introduced the word “wilding” into the vernacular — but rather a major symptom of institutional racism within the department.

For the sake of perspective, it would have been helpful to hear from at least one of the people who investigated or prosecuted the case, or from the tabloids that were so quick to

condemn these kids, or even from the victim herself. All declined to participate.

But we do hear extensively from the five who were accused as they describe the fear of that time and the struggle to regain all they lost during the years they were behind bars. In archival photographs and footage, we see their sad, scared little faces and hear them admit to acts they didn’t commit; as they calmly and methodically explain in present-day interviews, they felt coerced to say whatever was necessary to go home.

Contradictory confessions and timeline disparities didn’t matter; neither did the fact that none of their DNA was found at the scene.

The kids didn’t even know where in Central Park the attack took place.

Two good films to get you to Christmas

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge Wi t h T h a n k s g i v i n g c o m e s pumpkin pie, family, and a glut of award-contending releases at your local theatre. This week, I was able to take in two of them around my busy schedule of turkey-andbread-dressing feasting. Both were excellent films that I would highly recommend to most audiences, but for two different reasons: one is a dramatic comedy, the other is a funny drama.

David O. Russell's highlyanticipated new movie, "Silver Linings Playbook," is a dark comedy that focuses on such uplifting topics as mental illness, gambling, and widowhood. But, really, it is good for many laughs, especially the main character played by Bradley Cooper. Pat is

a patient suffering from bi-polar disorder and manic mood swings.

The movie opens as his mother (Jacki Weaver) rescues him from the mental health clinic where he's been confined as a part of courtordered treatment. Pat assures her that he's no longer the dangerous lunatic that nearly beat to death the guy that was romancing his wife (Brea Bee) the year before, but Pat Sr. (Robert De Niro), an earnest bookie, is far from convinced.

Ticks, like Pat's rage and Pat Sr.'s "superstitions", run in the family and manifest themselves at their peak around the Philadelphia Eagles' football games. Suffice it to say that a season like this one would have them both in straightjackets.

Pat tries to get his life back t o g e t h e r w i t h h e l p f ro m h i s buddies (John Ortiz, Julia Stiles,

and a surprisingly good, lowkey Chris Tucker) and the good Dr. Patel (Anupam Kher), but finds that the best therapy comes from his friendship and budding relationship with a widow from down the block named Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence, playing older than she is, but successfully).

Tiffany may have a few of her own problems, including a filthy mouth and a sordid coping process, but the two hit if off pretty good. It's the ballroom dancing competition that they help each other train for that is the climax of this moving motion picture and a great scene that you don't want to miss.

"Silver Linings Playbook" runs 122 minutes and is rated R for language and some sexual content/nudity. I give this film three stars out of four.

"Life of Pi" is a different animal entirely. The story is told from the perspective of the titular Pi, a young boy (Suraj Sharma) who spent nearly six months stranded on a thirty-foot lifeboat after the sinking of the freighter that was carrying his family, a Japanese crew, and a cargo hold full of zoo animals across the Pacific. Pi's story is told in flashback as his adult self (Irrfan Khan) recalls his time at sea to a Canadian journalist (Rafe Spall) who would like to write the account up into book form. As remarkable as his experience was, it only gets more interesting when you know that Pi's craft was also home to a Bengal tiger (named Richard Parker), an orangutan, a hyena, and a zebra.

The sequencing of this story and the amazing visual 3D effects, all coordinated by master filmmaker

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Ang Lee, are truly unique and for this reason alone you should take the opportunity to see it on the silver screen. Pi's struggle for survival against long odds is both moving, invigorating, a little funny, and - at times - terrifying. When he stumbles upon a carnivorous island (go with it; I know it sounds bizarre), paradise is the last thing on his mind. The movie leaves you wondering if his ark was truly the menagerie we see or if Pi's tale has been told as a parable of the highest Christian/Hindu order, but by no means does this take away from the stunning work of art that is "Life of Pi." "Life of Pi" runs 127 minutes and is rated PG for emotional thematic content throughout, and some scary action sequences and peril. I give this film three stars out of four.

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Dining Delights And you don't have to sacrifice flavor

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Why is it we women always try to do everything ourselves? According to a recent survey conducted by The Pampered Chef, women still prepare more than half of all the family meals and take on at least 60 percent of all domestic duties (think: laundry, dishes, vacuuming and grocery shopping) for their households.

Unfortunately, the holidays only seem to add to the stress with a month full of baking to do for classroom and office Christmas parties, shopping for presents, wrapping those presents, hosting out-of-town guests and all that extra cooking and cleaning that’s required. Phew!

Instead, this holiday season take time to reduce stress and be a less hectic hostess by planning ahead.

Spend less time prepping and more time enjoying the festivities with a few simple tricks and easy recipes courtesy of The Pampered Chef Test Kitchen experts.

The last thing you want to do when guests arrive is spend time in the kitchen mixing ingredients, when you should be mixing and mingling. Here are a few simple solutions from The Pampered Chef to survive the holidays: • Get a head start. Choose dishes that can be made in advance, and get all of your chopping, dicing and mixing out of the way the day before. Keep fresh cut produce from oxidizing by refrigerating fruits,

like apples and pears, in lemonlime soda and vegetables, such as potatoes, celery and carrots in water.

• Refresh a favorite. For the hostess short on time, stick with favorite recipes and add some holiday flair. For a spin on seasonal staples, use your brownie pan or muffin pan to make personal-size stuffing, rolls or cornbread. Not only will you be practicing portion control, but the bite-size versions also cut down on total cooking time.

• Save time, make two. Get your holiday baking and gift-giving done all at once. Prepare one batch for you, and make a second batch to give as a gift to a friend or family member. Homemade gifts offer an extra personal touch to gift-giving

and when decorated with holiday ribbon and other cheery colors, they become the season’s most special presents.

Candy Cane Brownie Lollipops These irresistible treats make adorable hostess gifts or take-home goodies.

24 Servings 1 pkg (18-21 oz or 450 g) fudge brownie mix (plus ingredients to make brownies) 24 candy canes 10 oz (300 g) chocolate-flavored almond bark Additional decorations such as red jimmies (optional) Line Medium Sheet Pan with a 13-in. (33-cm) piece of Parchment Paper; lightly spray with nonstick

cooking spray and set aside. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions; pour batter into pan.

Bake 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached.

Remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool 20 minutes or until still slightly warm.

Meanwhile, cut straight ends of candy canes off to form 4½-in. (11cm) sticks using Utility Knife. Place candy cane tops into resealable plastic bag and crush using flat side of Meat Tenderizer; set aside.

Using Medium Scoop, scoop brownie into 24 rounded scoops, packing brownie into scoop using hands. (Entire brownie will be used.)

Roll brownie scoops into smooth

balls. Insert candy cane sticks into centers of balls, mounding brownie around each stick.

Place almond bark into Small Batter Bowl; microwave according to package directions until smooth.

Spoon melted bark evenly over each brownie ball, turning to coat completely. Allow excess bark to drip off. Dip into reserved crushed candy canes or jimmies and stand upright on a piece of Parchment Paper. Repeat with remaining almond bark, lollipops and crushed candy. Let stand until set. Place into miniature cupcake liners.

Nutrients per serving (1 lollipop, excluding optional ingredient): Calories 260, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 75 mg, Fiber 1 g Cook’s Tip: Although the edges of the brownies are crusty, they don’t need to be discarded. Simply scoop the edges along with the center; they’ll soften as they stand.

If desired, lollipop sticks or stick candies can be substituted for the candy canes.

Wrap lollipops in cellophane, tie with ribbon and use as table décor, place cards or take-home goodies for a special holiday touch.

Christmas Tree Brownies To make Christmas Tree Brownies: Bake brownies in a square pan. Once cooled, cut brownies into squares, then cut each piece on the diagonal to create triangles. Use a candy cane stick as a tree stem and ice with festive frosting to decorate each brownie tree.

For more holiday recipes and free homemade gift how-to’s and gift tags, visit PamperedChef.com.

Recipes courtesy of The Pampered Chef

Pictured at top are Christmas Tree Brownies. At left are Candy Cane Brownie Lollipops.

Photos courtesy of The Pampered Chef.

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Dining Delights Chia seeds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from pets to pudding

By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor The trouble with this underappreciated ingredient is that for the next few days youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have its only-availableon-TV jingle stuck in your head.

Ch-ch-ch-chia! Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s right, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve wandered into the Chia Pet aisle. Because the same seeds used to grow fluffy green pets also happen to be delicious and nutritious.

First, the basics.

Chia seeds â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which are a relative of sage â&#x20AC;&#x201D; resemble poppy seeds, but with a nuttier, less assertive flavor. They have gobs of fiber and a fair amount of protein.

The seeds were a staple of the Aztecs, who roasted and ground them, then mixed them with water to form a porridge or meal for making cakes.

Chia seedsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reputation for providing sustained energy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as well as plenty of nutrients â&#x20AC;&#x201D; more recently have turned them into the darling of the fitness world.

They also have shown up in a growing number of products i n n a t u r a l f o o d s s h o p s , f ro m protein bars and baked goods to drinks such as kombucha.

That last one deserves special attention. When mixed with water (as well as some other liquids), chia seeds plump up and develop a pleasantly tender, g e l a t i n o u s q u a l i t y, s i m i l a r t o cooked tapioca pearls.

Drinks to which chia seeds have been added resemble Japanese bubble tea (teas and juices to which tapioca pearls have been added) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thick and studded with slightly chewy rounds.

To m a k e y o u r o w n , s o a k a tablespoon or two of the seeds in 1/4 cup of water until thick and tender.

Then mix in the fruit juice (even some hard stuff) and drink.

That thickening power also

can be harnessed in smoothies.

Blending in a tablespoon or two is a great way to add fiber and body to your fruity-yogurt drink.

And because the seeds donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be ground before eating, they also can be tossed into baked goods, such as cookies, bars and multi-grain breads.

Why would you? In addition t o a d d i n g p ro t e i n , f i b e r a n d calcium, the seeds add a deliciously crunchy-nutty flavor without overwhelming.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the type who

likes making yogurt at home ( a d m i t t e d l y, w e a r e f e w i n number), chia seeds are a great addition there, too.

Yo u â&#x20AC;&#x2122; l l n e e d a y o g u r t m a k e r (basically, a device that holds the milk at a set temperature so the live cultures can do their job), but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stupidly simple.

I combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of chia seed with 2 cups of milk and 1 tablespoon of yogurt (make sure it is labeled as having live culture).

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done. And itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delicious.

Even easier? Make a tapiocalike pudding.

All you need to do is mix and refrigerate overnight.

My 8-year-old son loves this stuff.

CHIA-ALMOND PUDDING To p t h i s p u d d i n g w i t h whipped cream and a sprinkle of chia seeds. Or drizzle it with a bit of honey or agave syrup.

Start to finish: Overnight (5 minutes active) Servings: 4

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Music Music calendar Thursday, Dec. 6 Steve Forbert, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Steizuello, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

High On Fire w/Goatwhore, Lo-Pan, The Lion's Daughter, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7 The Ambassadors of Harmony: Sounds of the Season, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Thunderhead: A Tribute to Rush, The Family Arena, St. Charles, 7:30 p.m.

Andy Coco's Rhythm Section Road Show, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Benefit feat. Mom's Kitchen, Scandaleros, Alexis Tucci, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

J o h n B a r t l e y, B l u e A g a v e , Belleville, 9:30 p.m.

Handel's Messiah, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Barewire, Manx, The Night Life, The Many Colored Death, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Chiodos w/Conditions, Dangerkids, From Skies of Fire, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8 The Ambassadors of Harmony: Sounds of the Season, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Christmas with the Celts, The Family Arena, St. Charles, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Andy Coco's Rhythm Section Road Show, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Phillipalooza feat. The Hatrick, Stickley & Canan, Plaid to the Bone, more, Old Rock House, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

Jake Owen w/ Florida Georgia Line, Love & Theft, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Cocktails for a Cause feat. Brad Jackson, Blue Agave, Belleville, 9:30 p.m.

Handel's Messiah, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Mona Grooves, The Junk Fam, Seymour Awesome, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Patent Pending w/Seven Eighteen, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Hostage Calm, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

W. Kamau Bell w/Janine Brito, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Deborah Sharn, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m.

Mitzi MacDonald and Keltic Reign, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

For All Those Sleeping, The Browning, Close to Home, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m.

What Made Milwaukee Famous w/Desert Noises, Bluefish, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:30 p.m.

Deborah Sharn, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m.

The Stone Sugar Shakedown, The Gramophone, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

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Blackfoot Gypsies, Plush St. Louis, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Chuck Berry, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Zappa Plays Zappa, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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Silversun Pickups, Peabody Opera House, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m.

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Santa Jam 2012 feat. Chris Cagle w/Craig Campbell, The Pageant, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Hanzel und Gretyl, Blackdeth, Human Pollution, more, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Bless the Fall w/A Skylit Drive, At the Skylines, Skip the Foreplay, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Romero Lubambo and Peter Martin, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

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Sunday, Dec. 9 The Ambassadors of Harmony: Sounds of the Season, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

The Moody Blues, The Family Arena, St. Charles, Doors 6:30 p.m.

U n d e r t h e S t re e t l a m p , T h e Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

Handel's Messiah, Powell Symphony Hall, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Trey Songz w/Miguel & Elle Varner, Fox Theatre, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 10 Boys Noize, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

The Faceless, Revocation, The Haarp Machine, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 5:30 p.m.

Fivefold, Showbaby, A Sense of Peace, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m.

Super Fun Yeah Yeah Rocketship, Blue Agave, Belleville, 9:30 p.m.

Battlecross, Abiotic, Off the Witness, more, Fubar, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

E v e r y Ti m e I D i e w / T h e Chariot, LetLive, Kills and Thrills, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m.

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By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge The St. Louis Symphony at Powell Hall offers a fantastic selection of music all throughout the year but the winter season in particular brings with it an extra special line up of concerts for the holidays.

Throughout the month of December the symphony will have concerts and performances every weekend and a few taking place during the week. From the classical favorite, Handel’s “Messiah,” and

the traditional Holiday Celebration with all the beloved carols to new additions such as the Dylan Thomasinspired performance “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” with Circus Flora and concluding with its annual New Year’s Eve celebration, this season is bursting with festive flair.

“It’s a really busy time of year here at Powell Hall. There truly is something for everyone on this concert calendar, and we really hope that people will come check us out.

We’ve got something for everyone; everything from classical to pops to

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Above, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. At left, Debby Boone. contemporary,” said Erika EbsworthGoold, publicist for the St. Louis Symphony.

Concerts include: • Handel’s “Messiah” - Handel’s masterpiece is a classic story of hope and features the St. Louis Symphony and its Chorus.

Performances are at 8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 7; 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8; and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9.

• “Circus Flora: A Child’s Christmas in Wales” – This concert sees the St. Louis Symphony once again team up with Circus Flora to bring the big top to Powell Hall. Inspired by Dylan Thomas’s nostalgic poem, this concert brings a circus twist to the holidays.

“It’s this great fusion of symphony and circus. We’re bringing the big top inside Powell Hall. You’ll see high wire, you’ll see clowns, you’ll see a cloud swing, you’ll see foot jugglers; we’ve got all these terrific performers performing with our symphony,”

said Ebsworth-Goold.

Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 14; at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16.

• Holiday Celebration – The annual “Holiday Celebration” invites you to join the symphony as it performs all your favorite holiday songs and carols. Soloist Debby Boone joins the symphony for four special performances. This is a notto-be-missed event for the entire family.

“Santa is there, our Holiday Festival Chorus will be there, the hall is completely decked out – it’s just so gorgeous,” said Ebsworth-Goold.

Performances are at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 21; at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 23.

At the end of the month, the St. Louis Symphony brings the big screen back to Powell Hall with its screening of “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the

Black Pearl.” Watch this actionpacked favorite as you listen to the symphony and the men of the symphony chorus perform the score live.

Performances are at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28; at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30.

Ring in 2013 with the symphony’s annual New Year’s Eve Celebration.

Now in its seventh year, this performance is always full of surprises.

"We keep the program very close to the vest. There are going to be a lot of musical surprises,” said EbsworthGoold. “There’s really no better place to ring in the New Year than at Powell Hall.”

The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31.

Tickets for all of the holiday concerts, with the exception of Gospel Christmas, are still available.

To order by phone, call 314-534-1700 or visit www.stlsymphony.org

Tuning in Saint Louis Chamber Chorus to present holiday concert The Saint Louis Chamber Chorus will present "Wonder Upon Wonder Will Arrive to Me" at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Dec. 23 at the Second Presbyterian Church, 4501 Westminster Place in the Central West End. Tickets are $38 for general admission and $10 for students.'

Mastercard, Visa and Discover will be accepted.

To p u r c h a s e t i c k e t s g o t o w w w. chamberchorus.org or call at 636-458-4343 For this concert, the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus will employ three major works of the choral canon as a framework to explore the mystery of Christ's birth more than two thousand years ago. “Missa O Magnum Mysterium,” by Spanish composer Tomás Luis de Victoria, is a landmark setting from the Renaissance. French composer Francis Poulenc contributes an iconic series of motets for the Nativity and the Epiphany. These are complemented by “O Magnum Mysterium” from Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, currently 'Master of the Queen's Musick' (sic) in his native England.

Interspersed among the above movements, the Chamber Chorus will sing a series of American carols and anthems. Ranging from an Appalachian folk song to Morten Lauridsen's version of “O Magnum Mysterium,” all explore

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the sense of wonder surrounding the birth of Christ. Lauridsen's piece has been hailed by the Nation Endowment for the Arts as an 'American masterpiece'. Finally, the Chorus will perform the world premiere of “Before The Ice,” created especially for this concert by British composer Bob Chilcott. It blends the Mysterium prayer with Emily Dickinson's “Before The Ice.” Dickinson's poem also contributes the title for the concert.

Due to the popularity of these annual seasonal concerts, the Chamber Chorus will present the program twice on Sunday, December 23 – at 3 P.M. and 6 P.M. Some tickets remain for each performance.

Join the Saint Louis Chamber Chorus as it exclaims “Wonder Upon Wonder Will Arrive To Me,” Sunday, December 23 at 3 and 6 P.M. at Second Presbyterian Church. Parking is free. For more information about the concert, and tickets, call 636-458-4343.

Toby Mac to host Winter Jam The groundbreaking Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, the No. 1 tour in the world (first quarter) for two consecutive years, revealed its blockbuster 2013 artist and city line-up during a special launch event held earlier this evening at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The tour comes to Scottrade Center, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013, with the show starting at 6 p.m.

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Founded and hosted by Grammynominated Christian music mainstay NewSong and presented by World Vision, the Winter Jam 2013 Tour Spectacular will be headlined by Grammy-winning, multiplatinum recording artist TobyMac. The 44-city tour will also feature RED, Matthew West, Jamie Grace, Sidewalk Prophets and Royal Tailor, with a message from national speaker Nick Hall. In addition, the Youth Music Vault Pre-Jam Party will include performances from Jason Castro, OBB and Capital Kings.

Kicking off its 18th year January 4 at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia, the tour is slated to stop at Chicago’s Sears Centre Arena; Philips Arena in Atlanta; Cincinnati’s U.S. Bank Arena; Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena; the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee; The Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri; and Charlotte, North Carolina’s Time Warner Cable Arena, among other leading venues, before concluding March 30 at San Antonio’s AT&T Center.

Winter Jam admission is $10 at the door, with no ticket required.

“As we prepare for Winter Jam’s 18th year, we are more passionate than ever about the ministry that drives the tour,” said Eddie Carswell, creator of Winter Jam and founding member of NewSong. “Led by TobyMac, this year’s line-up represents the diversity—and future—of Christian music. And we are thrilled that Nick Hall will be back with us to

share the Gospel message, as that has always been the heart of Winter Jam.” Promoted by Premier Productions, Winter Jam 2013 Tour Spectacular partners include the University of Mobile, Teen Missions International, Premier Christian Cruises, Xtreme Conferences, Camp Electric, Wayne E. Bailey Produce, and Texas TransEastern.

At each show, World Vision will host the Hoops of Hope Youth Leader Reception, a free backstage event open to all youth pastors and leaders in attendance.

Earlier this year Winter Jam shattered its own record to become the #1 tour in the world (first quarter) for the second consecutive year, according to Pollstar’s 2012 Worldwide First Quarter Ticket Sales Charts - Top 100 Tours.

Headlined by Grammy-nominated alternative rockers Skillet, the 47-city tour saw 32 soldout concerts and surpassed last year’s record attendance by more than 10,000, playing to a total of nearly 535,000 people.

The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, created

by NewSong in 1995, has featured the genre’s biggest names—including Skillet, Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day, Francesca Battistelli, Tenth Avenue North and Fireflight—and has introduced Christian music to new audiences across the country, while providing a powerful platform for the Gospel message.

Five-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist TobyMac is known as one of the industry’s “most innovative and visionary artists” (Billboard).

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Above and below are two views from "Christmas with the Celts."

"Christmas with the Celts" coming to St. Charles

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge The Family Arena in St. Charles invites you to spend “Christmas with The Celts,” this year with the world-renowned Irish music group The Celts and featuring the additional talents of the Gael String Orchestra, Irish dancers and a children’s choir all of which are sure to make for a cracking good time for the whole family.

This feel-good holiday show originally aired as a PBS pledge show special across numerous PBS channels in the U.S. and Ireland in December, 2011. Thanks to its popularity, the creators are taking their show on the road with a national tour, including a stop at St. Charles’ Family Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8.

The Celts (formerly known as The Blair Band) are a combination of Irish born and Nashville based Irish-American musicians that include founder and leader Ric Blair, percussionist Jeff Durham and Dublin piper Patrick D’Arcy. Both Durham and D’Arcy have been with The Celts nearly since its

inception in 1995. D’Arcy is a graduate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music who has been frequently hired by U2’s Bono.

Known for their high energy, humorous and skillful performances, The Celts have performed around the world with their mix of fiery Scottish/Irish traditional tunes coupled with hits by contemporary Celtic artists like U2, Van Morrison, The Chieftains and others and featuring a mix of traditional Celtic instrumentation.

“Although my family (Blair means “Battlefield” in Gaelic) has strong Irish and Scottish roots, I was born and raised here in America. So, although I love both traditional Irish and Scottish music and it is a huge part of who I am and where I came from, I am also very American. I am proud of my Celtic heritage as well as my American upbringing.

So, in being true to these influences I have somehow unconsciously combined the two styles; that is, very pure traditional Celtic music melded with the pop sensibilities that I have heard my whole life in American pop

music. So, the music that emerged has become the music of The Celts,” said Ric Blair in a press release.

“Christmas with The Celts” brings to mind cozy evenings spent by the fire with its perfect blend of ancient and modern music.

Audiences will hear haunting Irish and Scottish Christmas carols that date back as far as the 12th century combined with modern drum loops, synth work and vocal pop sensibilites of today. Enjoy beloved Christmas carols that everybody knows accompanied with Celtic instrumentation.

The show is described as “a message of hope in the face of hard economic times for many around the world.” In addition to the wonderful music, “Christmas with The Celts” includes recitations from the “Glaswegian Bible” about the birth of Christ in the Scottish dialect.

Irish wit weaves the show together as comedian Jeff Durham and the rest of The Celts invite audience members to forget their problems for a little while and enjoy

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an evening of playful humor and classic Christmas carols set to the beautiful Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland.

The Family Arena in St. Charles is located on Arena Parkway. From Interstate 70, take the South 5th St. exit and follow the signs to Arena Parkway. (Just five minutes from Riverport).

Tickets are on sale now. Prices are: $60 (Floor row 1 through 5), $51 (Remaining Floor), $44 (Lower Level) and $36 (Upper Level).

Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office, online at www.MetroTix. com or by phone at (314) 534-1111. For help purchasing accessible seating, call the Family Arena ADA Hotline at 636-896-4234.

The cost of parking is included in the ticket price for this event.

Suites are available for single events. For info and pricing, contact Scott McCarthy at 636-896-4291.

For more information, call The Family Arena event hotline at 636-896-4242 or visit www.familyarena.com.

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Music Tuning in Sheldon to present Deborah Sharn The Sheldon presents Deborah Sharn, “Christmas Song,” Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 11 and 12 at 10 a.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets include complimentary pastries and coffee at 9 a.m., followed by the onehour concert. Celebrate the season with acclaimed jazz singer Deborah Sharn, performing holiday favorites including the classic “The Christmas Song” and “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree!”

Aw a r d - w i n n i n g p e r f o r m e r Deborah Sharn has shared her stylish blend of jazz and theatricality with audiences in her hometown of St. Louis and around the country for nearly two decades. A favorite at many St. Louis night spots, Sharn sings with various jazz combos and cover bands in the Midwest and fronts her own jazz group, Blue Martini. She is also performing a one woman cabaret show at the Kranzberg Arts Center and the Black Cat Theatre in St. Louis to soldout houses. In addition to singing, Sharn has performed with New Line Theatre, The Black Rep, Hot City Theatre and Mustard Seed Theatre among others. She is the Company Manager at The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and will appear as “Mama Rose” in Stray Dog Theatre’s production of Gypsy in the spring of 2013.

Don’t miss Deborah Sharn, “Christmas Song,” Tuesday & Wednesday, Dec. 11 and 12 at 10 a.m. at the Sheldon Concert Hall.

Tickets are $15 orchestra/$12 balcony and are available through MetroTix at 314.534.1111 or online at www.thesheldon.org. For more information, call The Sheldon during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 314.533.9900.

Financial Assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Support is provided by the Regional Arts Commission, Arts and Education Council, and the Whitaker Foundation.

A "Creole Christmas" coming to the Sheldon The Sheldon presents Preservation Hall Jazz Band, “Creole Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall, celebrating its 100th Anniversary season. Celebrate the holidays - New Orleans-style - with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band! Performing their infectious

versions of favorites such as “Blue Christmas,” “Swinging In a Winter Wonderland,” “Bells Will Be Ringin” and “The Dreidel Song,” this event for the whole family is sure to be a seasonal celebration you'll never forget.

Give the gift of music this holiday season! Bring a used or new musical instrument to the concert to benefit Music for Lifelong Achievement.

I n s t ru m e n t s d o n a t e d w i l l b e repaired and refurbished, as needed, and donated to local schools and music programs.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall, the historic music venue founded in 1961 in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. The hall has remained the city's premier venue for the performance of original, traditional New Orleansstyle jazz and is a mecca for tourists and locals alike who wish to come and hear the authentic sounds of early New Orleans jazz in the city where the genre began.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band has traveled worldwide, continuing their mission to nurture and perpetuate the art form of New Orleans jazz.

As the band celebrates 50 years, it still represents the best opportunity for music fans the world over to experience this unique style of jazz music.

Tickets for Preservation Hall Jazz Band, “Creole Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. are on sale now and are $40 orchestra/$35 balcony. Call MetroTix at 314-5341111 or visit www.TheSheldon. org. For more information, call The Sheldon during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 314-533-9900.

Financial Assistance for this project has been provided by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency. Support is provided by the Regional Arts Commission, Arts and Education Council, and the Whitaker Foundation.

Peabody to host mariachi band for the holidays The Grammy Award-Winning “Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano” band headlines the Compton Heights Band's 15th Annual Holiday Spectacular at the Peabody Opera House on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 at 8:00PM. The exhilarating 9-piece Mariachi Los Camperos joins the dynamic 70 piece Compton Heights Band of St. Louis in a varied program of Holiday favorites, Christmas classics, and more.

Mariachi Los Camperos will be featured with the Band, in tunes

such as Sleigh Ride, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Silent Night, and other traditional fare with flamboyant Mariachi flair.

Nati Cano, born in Jalisco, Mexico, a hot bed of Mariachi, has led Los Camperos for 50 years to numerous Grammy awards and the Smithsonian Folkway Recordings.

The Compton Heights Band is famous for its summer concert series, attracting over 40,000 listeners.

Mariachi los Camperos de Nati Cano was one of four mariachis that collaborated on Linda Ronstadt’s 1987 milestone album Canciones de Mi Padre. They also appear on Ms. Ronstadt’s Mas Canciones and toured with the singer nationwide.

They were featured on THE Smithsonian Folkways' Raíces Latinas: Smithsonian Folkways Latino Roots Collection in 2002.

Their album ¡Llegaron Los Camperos! was nominated for the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album and they shared a 2005 Best Musical Album for Children Grammy for cELLabration!, A tribute to Ella Jenkins.

Tickets are $86, $57, $42 and $32 and are on sale now.

They may be purchased at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com. There is a facility fee on all tickets purchased at all locations, including at the Scottrade Center Box Office. Additional Ticketmaster service charges and handling fees apply to all tickets purchased through Ticketmaster outlets, by phone or online. For disabled seating, call 314-622-5420.

Mannheim Steamroller to appear at the Fox M a n n h e i m S t e a m ro l l e r a n d PA N D O R A J e w e l r y, t h e t o u r sponsor, will present the best the holiday has to offer this season.

The group will perform live for two performances only in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Presented locally by The Nine

Network.

Tickets for Mannheim Steamroller go are on sale and prices start at $37.50. Tickets are available at the Fox Theatre box office, online at metrotix.com or by phone at 314534-1111.

The tour, now in its 27th year, is still met by sold-out audiences and was one of the top 20 concert tours in the nation last year. This year Mannheim Steamroller’s two touring ensembles will hold over 90 performances throughout the United States.

Grammy Award winner Davis will direct and co-produce the performances with MagicSpace Entertainment. The shows will feature the favorite Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with state-of-the-art multimedia effects in an intimate setting.

In 1984, Mannheim Steamroller released Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, an album that changed the sounds of Christmas. Already a multi-platinum recording artist through its Fresh Aire series, Davis decided to record an album of Christmas music combining the group’s signature mix of Renaissance instruments with rock & roll beats.

The resulting album was a runaway hit and Mannheim Steamroller went on to become the biggest selling Christmas music artist in history. The group’s Christmas tour has become an annual holiday tradition right along with decorating the tree, exchanging presents and creating unforgettable moments with friends and family.

Composer and creator Chip Davis started Mannheim Steamroller more than 30 years ago with his Grammy Award-winning Fresh Aire series. Today, with 19 gold, 8 multi-platinum and 4 platinum certified records, Davis is among an elite group of artists -- including U2, Jay-Z, The Beach Boys and Michael Jackson – holding the most certifications of such albums.

Mannheim Steamroller is the #1-selling Christmas artist of all time. With over 40 million total records sold, 28 million have been Mannheim Steamroller Christmas a l b u m s . T h e g ro u p ’ s a n n u a l Christmas tour has consistently

ranked among top national tours.

From founding his own record label American Gramaphone, which has been ranked by Billboard as the #1 independent label, to creating the Mannheim Steamroller “lifestyle” of food, apparel and other products, Davis is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the music industry.

His latest achievement is creating a cutting edge psychoacoustic technology that is being used in major medical institutions such as Mayo Clinic and is also being studied by NASA for potential use in space. For more information please log onto www. mannheimsteamroller.com.

Moody Blues to stop in St. Charles Rock legends The Moody Blues has announced that their upcoming winter tour will hit the U.S. starting November 23 through Dec. 15. The tour continues the celebration of the 45th Anniversary of their landmark album "Days of Future Passed."

T h e M o o d y B l u e s re c e n t l y completed dates in South Africa in Capetown, S.A. and in Johannesburg, S.A.; in addition to a 32-city U.S. tour across the East Coast this past March and April, which was one of the Top 20 grossing tours this year according to Pollstar Magazine.

Additionally, Johnny Depp’s film “Dark Shadows,” features The Moody Blues’ legendary classic hit, “Nights In White Satin,” in the film and on the soundtrack. “Nights In White Satin”, originally released from the "Days of Future Passed." album, is one of the biggest selling singles in history, and hit No. 1 three separate times on Billboard.

The tour will stop at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 at The Family Arena in St. Charles.

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On the Edge of the Weekend

December 6, 2012

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