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DECEMBER 29 ISSUE

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Welcome 2012

First Night River Bend planned.

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Outdoor show planned in Collinsville.

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Theron is funny, too Actress shines in "Young Adult."

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Thursday December 29_____ • 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. Thursday, 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.

Friday December 30_____

St. Louis' artistic hub.

20 First Night - St. Louis Party celebrates its 20th anniversary.

21 Holiday main courses Set your meal apart.

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Bob Seger lights up the Scottrade Center.

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• New Year's Eve. with Steve Davis as Elvis, 1 to 3 p.m., Holiday Inn Alton, 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 late until 8 p.m. Thursday, 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.

Saturday December 31_____ • A Wildey New Year's Eve, featuring The Original Knights of Swing Big Band w/ Maria Keenah, 8 p.m., Wildey Theatre.

CANCELLED. • Glen-Ed Last Night, 7 to 11 p.m., Edwardsville YMCA Meyer Center, Edwardsville • First Night Riverbend, 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Lewis & Clark Community College, Godfrey • Southern Gospel Monthly Concert Series, 7 p.m., Bethalto Church of God, Bethalto • First Night St. Louis, 6 p.m., Grand Center, St. Louis • New Year's Eve Party at the Lodge, Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Godfrey • LIVE at Jacoby: last saturday nights, 7 to 9 p.m., Jacoby Arts Center, Alton • 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,

Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis. Exhibit runs through March 12.

Sunday January 1_________ • Happy New Year!

Monday January 2_________ • 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.

Tuesday January 3_________ • 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.

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People

Welcome 2012 First Night River Bend will usher in the new year

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

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e w Ye a r ' s E v e promises to be a fun-filled night for the whole family at the First Night River Bend celebration with live music, singers, dancers, jugglers, magicians, and shows for revelers of all ages on the Godfrey campus of Lewis and Clark Community College.

Now in its 17th year, First Night River Bend is an alcoholfree, family-oriented New Year ’s Eve celebration of the arts and a community project of Lewis and Clark Community College. This year's celebration will kick off at 6:30 p.m. at the River Bend Arena with a variety of children's activities and performances sure to keep everyone in the family happily entertained.

Two fireworks shows will be held again this year, the first at 9 p.m. and the second at midnight.

Lori Artis, spokeswomen for First Night River Bend, said most of the lineup of activities and performers are returning favorites although a few new elements have been introduced this year.

"There's a lot of young families, something for everyone," said Artis.

"In the River Bend Arena, there will be lots of hands on art activities that groups put on for kids to take part in throughout the evening. Kids leave with their arms full of projects."

She said Fantasy Faces, which is elaborate airbrush face painting, is back again this year.

"People stand in line all night to make sure they get their faces painted. It's really cool," said Artis.

She added that organizers have added an express pass this year to help keep the line moving and ensure everybody who wants to get their face painted will be able to.

The reopening of the Hatheway Cultural Center will once again bring the main stage back to the event. The center was closed for renovation last year forcing organizers to create a temporary stage area in a circus tent.

"Our main stage is back in Hatheway. We're looking forward to utilizing that space again," said Artis.

First Night audiences will once again be treated to the comedy and magic of Chris Egelston, musical performances by Back in the Saddle and the Alton Landing Jazz Quartet, ice carvings by Chip Off the Block, air brush face paintings by Fantasy Faces, and numerous hands-on activities for the children.

Gracing the main stage will be returning crowd favorites master hypnotist Ray Thompson, illusionist Keith Jozsef and The Whip Guy, Chris Camp.

Camp is a three-time world champion whip cracker, who has been cracking his whip all around the world, entertaining crowds on Jay Leno, and touring places such as Hong Kong, China and Athens, Greece. He even made his way onto the big screen in the 2006 film “Breaking and Entering.” He will perform numerous whip-cracking and dare devil feats for the First Night audience.

Ray Thompson, who hails from Des Moines, Iowa, has been a part of First Night River Bend in the past, combining magic, hypnosis and theater to create his “Theater of the Mind” performance.

Finally, Jozsef will also return to the Hatheway stage to present

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Face painting, above, and craft making, below, are two highlights of First Night River Bend. a show of mystery and wonder, featuring grand illusions, sleight of hand and plenty of audience interaction.

“I can’t think of a better way to conclude my 20th anniversary celebration year than by performing for the great crowds of First Night River Bend,” Jozsef said in a release.

“I have many new surprises in store for the audience this year.”

Admission buttons are now on sale at Dick’s Flowers, Jersey Community Wellness Center, all Liberty Bank locations and Party Magic in Godfrey. The cost is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. All children 5 and under are free.

••• The full schedule of events will include: Hatheway Stage 7 to 7:45 p.m. - Belly Dancers 8 to 8:45 p.m.- Ray Thompson, Hypnotist

9 to 9:45 p.m. - Keith Jozsef, Master Illusionist 10 to 10:45 p.m. - Whip Guy, Master of Whips 11 to 11:45 p.m. - Keith Jozsef Hatheway Gallery 7 to 11:30 p.m. - Godfrey Lions, Hat Making 7 to 11 p.m. - Fantasy Faces, Airbrush Face Painting 7 to 11 p.m. - Laughing Penguins, Photography 9 to 9:45 p.m. - Belly Dancers The Commons 7 to 7:45 p.m. - Chris Egelston, Magician 8 to 8:45 p.m. - Back in the Saddle, CW Band 9 to 9:45 p.m. - Back in the Saddle 10 to 10:45 p.m. - Chris Egelston 11 to 11:45 p.m. - Ray Thompson Commons Café Area 7 to 11 p.m. - Bill Michel, A-1 Caricatures Mike Dooley - Caricatures by Dooley 9 to 10:45 p.m. - Alton Landing Jazz Quartet RBA - Room 206 7 to 7:45 - Mother Goose, Storyteller 8 to 8:45 p.m. - Mother Goose Dental Building Lobby 8 to 8:45 p.m. - Eliza Lakamp, Singer/Songwriter 9 to 9:45 p.m. - Eliza Lakamp River Bend Arena 6:30 to 7 p.m. - Casey the Entertainer 7 to 9 p.m. - Trish Williams Beaded Jewelry Everett Lyerla - Rope Maker Alan Simon - Mad Science of St. L. Hiroshi Tada - Top Spinner Angel Weber - Clay Projects David Ficke - Casey the Entertainer Linda Roschnafsky - Ms. Molly Don Keck - Mr. Flakes Heather Freeman - Face Painting Tom Gately - Sand Art Gloria Darr - Mask making 9-9:45 p.m. - The Whip Guy Outdoors/Strolling 7 to midnight - Glitter Lady Linda Fergurson 9 and midnight - Central States Fireworks 8 to midnight - Chip Off the Block, Ice Carvers

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8 to 11 p.m. - Techno Bubbles In the Edwardsville and Glen Carbon area, the New Year's festivities continue with Glen-Ed Last Night. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Eden United Church of Christ have partnered to bring the community the ninth annual Glen-Ed Last Night Celebration from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Meyer Center YMCA (doors open at 6:45) at 7348 Goshen Road in Edwardsville. Recipients of this year’s proceeds will be The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), E.P.I.C. (the Edwardsville Peer Influence Club based out of EHS) and the Glen Ed Pantry.

The Glen-Ed Last Night event is a “fun for the entire family” New Year’s Eve Celebration with something for every age group including a teen room sponsored by the E.P.I.C. group. This year’s event will include numerous inflatable games, music, food and beverage, and a live magic show featuring magician Jesse Gernigin. There will also be balloon artists, rock wall climbing, free skating and rollerblading, a raffle drawing, carnival games for the kids, and much more. Last year’s event raised more than $10,000 for local charities. Over the past eight years this event has raised more $80,000 for charities such as Faith in Action, Women’s Christian Center, Glen Ed Pantry, YMCA, Habitat for Humanity, and The Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Ti c k e t s a re $ 5 p e r p e r s o n (children 3 and under are free) and may be purchased in advance by visiting either the Esic or Meyer Center YMCA locations. To learn more about the event go to www. glenedlastnight.com.

Also in Edwardsville, Global Brew Tap House, located at 112 S. Buchanan St., will host its Brew Year's Eve party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For a $10 cover charge, guests will enjoy free food from Herzog's Kitchen all night, beer specials from around the world and a free champagne toast at midnight.

For more information, call 3075858 or visit www.globalbrewtaps. com.

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People

Let's go fishing

Annual sportsman's show returns to Collinsville

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge Calling all anglers!

The 19th annual Let's Go Fishing Show arrives Jan. 6, 7 and 8 at the Gateway Center in Collinsville. Serious anglers know this show is one that is not to be missed. No unnecessary sales pitches, no unrelated information booths - just straight up fishing for the whole family.

"It's all fishing," said Steve Lengyel, show manager. "I think we attract the real fishermen.

They know what they're looking for. It is for central Illinois fishing. It's for them and they like the fact there's no windows, siding and no chiropractors.

We're all about Midwest-type fishing."

Lengyel said the show, which brought in between 7,000 and 8,000 people last year, has been steadily rising in popularity over the past four to five years.

"The enthusiasm has been incredible," said Lengyel.

Returning for their second year in a row will be the Fishin' Magicians. The act features Amy Short and Steve Craig with their humorous, fishing-themed, magic show using traditional props and fishing equipment.

The Springfield, Mo. area duo have entertained audiences at boat shows and entertainment venues all across the country and appeared on the ESPN cable television network.

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Everything from boats, above, to lures, below, will be available at the Let's Go Fishing show.

Lengyel said the show was a hit last year and the duo were asked to come back again this year, particularly for the kids.

"We're 90 percent men. Our crowd at the show is 35 and up and the young kids are the future of the fishing industry. Without them, it will die out," said Lengyel.

The show will once again feature 30 seminars on bass, crappie, catfish, walleye, trout,

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muskie and other species. These seminars are conducted by local experts, as well as national and regional professionals. Among the pros featured this year will be two who have had magical success in catching the big ones, and who will be making their first appearances at the event.

Gary Klein is a two-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year. The resident of Weatherford, Texas, has won eight B.A.S.S. Tour titles

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in his 32 year career. Klein is the only angler to qualify for the B.A.S.S Classic in each of five decades, and is ranked in the Top 10 ESPN Greatest Anglers.

"As a professional, this is all I've ever done. It's a great industry and a family sport," said Klein, who will be on hand to answer attendees' questions and will be giving 45-minute seminars. Klein is scheduled to give talks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6 in the Mississippian Room and again at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7 in the same room.

"This is a sport that's been so good to me and I just like to see people enjoy it," said Klein, who has been fishing professionally since 1979. "I'll be answering questions and, hopefully, be able to teach people how to improve their skill and build confidence.

Fishing is something that almost everybody has in common. Kids today are getting away from the outdoor sports. My girls hunt and fish with me all the time.

Those memories last a lifetime."

Klein said that, unfortunately, not as many parents today know how to fish and as a result, they elect to do other, mostly indoor, activities with their children.

This is something Klein said he "hates to see" and hopes to be able to give parents who come to the show the knowledge and confidence to go out and fish with their kids.

Another guest will be Mark Rose of Marion, Ark.. Rose is currently ranked No. 3 in the world among bass fishermen and has been on the professional tournament trail for 12 years.

He competes in the FLW tournaments and is a five-time winner with 31 top 10 finishes.

The Let's Go Fishing Show is a public event, geared for the angler, which has consistently attracted an enthusiastic audience, due to the "fishing tackle super store" reputation it has developed. According to Lengyel, this year there will be more tackle, rods and reels and fishing products than ever.

There will also be a selection of special salads and pastas, as well as beer and wine in the center's garden rotunda. There will be a fish fry on Friday and Saturday.

Other exhibits of interest for young anglers will include live owls and other birds shown by Treehouse Wildlife Center in Dow, along with games operated by area fishing clubs. The Illinois Conservation Police will have a special display trailer on hand, showcasing reproductions of wildlife found in the state.

All seminars and activities, including the Fishin' Magicians shows, are included with admission. Tickets will be available at the door with regular prices $7 for adults; $3.50 for children ages 6 to 15; children 5 and under are free.

On Friday, seniors age 60 and above will be admitted for only $4.

Parking is free. Hours are: noon to 9 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

The Gateway Convention Center is located 12 minutes from downtown St. Louis on Route 157, just north of I-55/70 in Collinsville.

For a full schedule of seminars and information, you may call 288-9852 or visit www. letsgoshows.com.

People People planner Plans for First Night – St. Louis finalized Known for its feast of sights, sounds, and even more to do inside the venues and on the streets of Grand Center, First Night – St. Louis, the city’s largest, most creative New Year’s Eve celebration, offers a night out that satisfies most any whim.

“The beauty of First Night is that you can have any kind of evening you want,” said Travis Howser, director of events and theaters at Grand Center Inc. “You can gather the kids and hit Busch Student Center and make the rounds through all of the family-friendly entertainment; you can grab a seat, sit back and enjoy an entire evening of music, theater and comedy; or just grab your friends or that special someone for a night out on the town with dinner, live music and dancing. There’s no limit, and it’s all your choice.”

From 6 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31, First Night - St. Louis brings the magic of this year ’s theme “Xanadu” to life in Grand Center.

Loosely known as the mythical place that houses the nine muses in Greek Mythology, including art, literature, music, dance and more – perfectly capturing the spirit and variety of the celebration – “Xanadu” also inspired the 1980 romantic-musical-fantasy film and now cult classic by the same name.

While the muses stay busy in Grand Center year-round in the theaters, art museums, art galleries, concert halls, schools, churches, restaurants and seasonal events, on Dec. 31, First Night revelers might catch a glimpse of these apparitions stirring up a little New Year’s Eve magic.

For those who prefer to dance the night away as they greet the New Year, The Sheldon is one venue not to be missed. The dance floor of the Sheldon Ballroom will be “en fuego” with Latin beats, courtesy of Sol Salseros and Samba Bom, and professional dance instructors to help melt away the cold and spice up the night. Sol Salseros, a small group of fiery musicians with a big Latin sound, performs at 7:45 and 10:45 p.m. Samba Bom, a St. Louis-based ensemble that offers authentic sounds of Brazil, performs at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Outside, the heated “Xanadu” dance tent on Washington Avenue, just north of Strauss Park, will be thumping with nonstop dance beats spun by DJ Chris Johnson.

In the Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis favorites Kim Massie and Brian Owens round out the heavy-hitting vocal lineup. But the selection of live music goes well beyond the Sheldon. Returning favorites include the cabaret duos of Jeannie Trevor and Wendy Gordon, and Joe Dryer and Rosemary Watts; Gene Dobbs Bradford & the Blues Inquisition at Third Baptist Church; and performances at the College Church by Le Hot Jazz, Songs of Africa, and Native American flutist Mark Holland.

Newcomers to the First Night music lineup include the Funky Butt Brass Band with their brand of New Orleans-inspired blues, gospel, Motown and Southern Rock; The Darrells, a fourpiece Americana/ Rockabilly band; traditional Irish trio Eileen Gannon, Kevin Buckley and Kelly Winter; the energetic Irish duo Joe Stickley and Sean Canan; and the championship barbershop quartet SrQ Barbershop.

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Dog Truck and Guerrilla Street Food, as well as warm refreshments from the First Night coffee shop set up inside Grand Center Arts A c a d e m y a n d t h e K r a n z b e rg Theatre and hot chocolate served from the Design Deli’s converted fire engine truck on the street.

Admission buttons to First Night - St. Louis are on sale now for $5 for children and $10 for adults. Several area businesses have partnered with First Night® to offer buttons at a pre-event price of $4 for children and $8 for adults. The community partners include: all area Dierbergs, select Schnucks locations and new this year, a collection of independent book stores, record stores and coffee shops throughout St. Louis: Left Bank Books, Subterranean Books, Dunaway Books, Euclid Records, Vintage Vinyl, Sue's News in the Galleria Mall, Park Avenue Coffee, Pudd’nhead Books, The Book House, and Main Street Books in St. Charles. Children 5 and younger are free. For more program information, visit www.firstnightstl.org or www. grandcenter.org.

Grand Center is the major arts and entertainment district in the St. Louis region and is home to more than 30 arts organizations that demonstrate the depth and diversity of the city’s cultural life. The district hosts more than 1,500 cultural events each year and welcomes over 1.5 million visitors annually. Grand Center ’s artistic renaissance began with the restoration of Powell Hall and the Fabulous Fox Theatre and continues today with the growing vitality of restaurants, retail, commercial and residential development. For more information about Grand Center and Grand Center Inc. visit www. grandcenter.org.

celebration of First Night® also features a whole host of new entertainment, including interactive comedy illusionist, and St. Louis native, Joel Meyers and his progressive brand of magic; t h e h i g h - flying, international trampoline sensation and former America’s Got Talent contestant, Flippen’ Out; three shows by hypnotist Brian Imbus in the Scottish Rite Auditorium; and a new production, Death by Tickle: Astounding Feats of Absurdity, from a First Night® favorite, Juggling Jeff, along with his comedy partner Oh My Gosh Josh.

Returning favorites include the magic of Brent Lowenstein in Johnson Hall at Third Baptist Church; improv comedy with Ed Reggi’s Paper Slip Theatre in the Grandel Theater; the ever-popular children’s activities – with makeand-take art projects, face-painting and storyteller Bobby Norfolk – at the Busch Student Center, where the 3rd floor ballroom will be turned into a dance showcase featuring performances by Ashleyliane Dance Company, MADCO, Metro Dance Company and more.

The Cadence, a dynamic, lively drumming group from Springfield, Mo., also returns, taking the Main Stage at 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. to lead the countdowns to both fireworks displays. The first display is at 9 p.m. for the young and young at heart, and the grand finale is at midnight.

As always, visitors to First Night® – St. Louis will find more activity and surprises outside on the festival footprint, centered at Strauss Park at the intersection of Grand and Washington boulevards where visitors can make wishes for the New Year and burn regrets from the past. Wishes will take the shape of “cake sprinkles,” decorating a 12-foot-high, artificial 20th birthday cake built just for First Night®.

And for those who like to pair dinner with New Year ’s Eve, the burgeoning Grand Center restaurant scene offers plenty of new and old favorites, several of which are conveniently located right on the festival footprint. In addition, First Night® offers two food trucks, Papa Tom's Gateway

Winter events planned around Alton The following events have been planned in the Alton area over the next three months. call (618) 462-5222 or go to www. jacobyartscenter.com. ) 462-5222 or go to HYPERLINK

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FIRST NIGHT RIVER BEND Sat., Dec. 31, 2011 6:30 p.m. to midnight Lewis & Clark Community College 5800 Godfrey Rd. Godfrey, IL 62035 Ring in the New Year with fun for the whole family at this a l c o h o l - f re e N e w Ye a r ’ s E v e celebration. Activities will include: hat-making, airbrush face painting, family photos, storytelling, singa-longs, clowns, magicians, a hypnotist, world-renowned whip cracker and belly dancers. Plus, enjoy musical performances by Back in the Saddle and Alton Landing Jazz Quartet. Finish the evening off with fireworks! Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 at the door.

Children 5 and under are free. For more information, go to FNRBLC. com or call (618) 468-5001.

NEW YEAR’S PARTY AT THE LODGE Sat. Dec. 31, 2011 Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center 13653 Lodge Blvd.

Grafton, IL 62037 Ring in the New Year in style at Pere Marquette Lodge. Indulge with appetizers, cocktails, a lavish buffet dinner, fantastic entertainment, a midnight champagne toast and cool party favors! Retreat to cozy accommodations and take the elevator home! Then start the New Year with a hearty breakfast buffet.

The cost is $369 plus tax, double occupancy. For reservations, call (618) 786-2331, ext. 0 or go to www.

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SOUTHERN GOSPEL MONTHLY CONCERT SERIES Sat., Dec. 31, 2011 7 p.m.

Bethalto Church of God 800 E. Bethalto Dr. Bethalto, IL 62010 Enjoy the sounds of Southern Gospel at the monthly Southern Gospel Concert Series. This special night will be full of entertainment with the Southern Sound Quartet from Nashville, TN, Rocky Reunion and The Wanda Mountain Boys. Admission is free, however, an offering will be taken. For more information, call (618) 259-0065.

JANUARY 2012 A DAY IN EAGLE COUNTRY Jan. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25 & 28, 2012 Feb. 1, 4, 8, 11 & 15, 2012 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Alton Square Mall 200 Alton Square Dr. Alton, IL 62002 The limestone bluffs and woodlands that line the Mississippi River Valley offer the American Bald Eagle an ideal winter roosting site. We invite you to come view the magnificent birds in their natural habitat. Take a day-long adventure of eagle and wildlife spotting with Bluff City Tours. The tour includes: transportation by motorcoach or trolley, professional tour guide, continental breakfast and lunch at Pere Marquette. All tours depart from and return to the Upper Level Parking Lot at Alton Square Mall off Homer Adams Parkway in Alton. Admission fee. Reservations required. For reservations, please call (618) 4668693 or go to our website at www. bluffcitytours.com.

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People People planner Ainad Shriners to celebrate 100th anniversary The Ainad Shriners will be celebrating its 100th anniversary t h ro u g h o u t S o u t h e r n I l l i n o i s during 2012. The anniversary year will be full of events that the public will be encouraged to participate in. This organization was originally created with 105 members. Through affiliations and applications; by December 1913 membership had increased to 259.

The Shriners met at the Scottish Rite Temple in East Saint Louis, Illinois from 1912 until 1923. The existing temple was erected in 1923 and stands at 609 St. Louis Avenue and remains the largest auditorium in the city.

Over the past 99 years Shriners have been seen throughout Southern Illinois in parades, festivals, paper crusades and ceremonials. Ainad Shriners are all Free Masons and reside in virtually every community of Southern Illinois. Shriners are generally active in most every type of business, profession, and field of endeavor. Shriners are often leaders in their respective fields and in the various churches, civic organizations, and service clubs of their community.

A committee has been appointed for this very special anniversary celebration. This committee is looking for anyone whose father, grandfather, uncle, relative or friend was a Shriner. Perhaps you have a photograph of a family member or friend wearing the familiar red fez or a photograph of a special Shriner activity. Any photo, lapel pin, postcard, book of rodeo or Shrine circus will help our committee build a historical legacy for the Ainad Shriners 100th anniversary. The committee is also very interested in human interest stories concerning a Shrine event or Shriners Hospital for Children related story; so tell us your story.

All mementos are welcome!

Anyone having items for display or a story to share may contact Mark Maxwell, Ainad Administrator at 618-874-1870; Kurt Grosse, 100th Anniversary Chairman at 618-939-7304;or John Blondell, Historian at 618-4060214. They can contact us at with email at admin@ainadshriners. org or visit our website and www. a i n a d s h r i n e r s . o rg f o r h i s t o r y guidelines.

However, in celebrating our 100th anniversary we need your help. We are creating a history of Ainad Temple and looking for descendants of the following Past Potentates (Chief Executive Officers).

Thomas L. Fekete (1912/1913), F re d e r i c k C . G i l l h a m ( 1 9 1 4 ) , Thomas E. Gillespie (1915), Albert L. Keechler (1916), A.I Cummings (1917), Charles Spilman (1918), J. Burt Wilson (1919), Thomas L. Fekete, Jr. (1920), William P. Wall (*1921), Charles H. Quackenbush (*1922), George B. Powell (*1923), Wallace C. Watkins (1924), William R. Brown (1925), Mark L. Harris (1926), Stephen P. Knowles (1927), Louis Chackes (1928), Charles A. McCormick (1929), W. James Miller (*1930), J. Clark Waddell (1931), Martin F. Oehmke (1932), Rudolph R. Placek (1933), August M. Eggman (1934), Arthur P. O'Leary (1935), Elmer J. Cramer (1936), George B. Moore (1937), Harold G. Baker (1938), Arthur Eidman

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(1939), Frank B. Young (1940), W. Frank Watson (1941), Harry J. Bowman (1942), Noel Spannagel (1943), Arthur F. Holroyd (1944), Jack H. Mundinger (1945), James E. Gram (1946), A. Edward Reimann (1947), Benjamin O. Cooper (1948), J.C. Nichols, Jr. (1949), J. Wm. Harrington (1950), Walter H. Bader (1951), Robert E. Miller (1952), Fred J. Buck (1953), A. Marshall Ward (1954), G. Ray Holroyd (1955), O.M. McCann (1956), Lester M. Harris (1957), Ralph F. Lesemann (1958), William H. Walker (1958), Leonard Shearburn (1959), Forest T. Creason (1960), David F. Mallett (1961), Lawrence E. Snyder (1962), Lloyd E. Turnbull (1963) Wyatt Rawlings (1964), Francis D. Conner (1965), Morris E. McLean (1966), Roy L. Wilimzig (1967), Harold R. Mannle, Sr. (1968), Harry I. Bise (1969), Edward G. Maag (1970), Charles H. Wagner (1971), Harold G. Baker (1972), James E. Carter (1973), Charles Chenoweth (1974), William R. Popkess (1975), Bob Hardy (1976), Ralph Green (1977), C. A. Jack Dempsey (1978), R. H. Dick Ervay (1979), Ray L. Tibbs (1980), Donald G. Adams (1981), Mark W. Moreton (1982), Bill D. Parker (1983), Gene T. Morris (1984), Joseph W. Barnes, Jr. (1985), Thomas J. Barschak (1986), Randy Burton (1987), Irvin C. Slate, Jr. (1988), Orville E. Hommert (1989), Wm. H. Bill Piper (1990), H.E. Gene Tracy (1991), Kelly J. Hogan (1992), David L. McCann (1993), Hallie F. Lewis (1994), Ron Williams (1995), Kurt R. Grosse (1996), M. Charles Alves (1997), Kenneth R. Snyder (1998), Jack P. Taylor (1999), I. Leon Bowen (2000), L. Ray Radliff (2001), Louis Holcman, Jr. (2002), Howard H. Hudzik (2003), Kenneth A. Lake (2004), Tom Schrag (2005), Doyle Clubb (2006), Harold "Ed" Scott (2007), Ted Mitchell (2008), Steven F. Kibler (2009) and Ray Rohr (2010). Present potentate is Larry Carril.

Note (*): We are missing pictures from Past Potentates who served in the years of 1921, 1922 and 1930

Royal Rumble coming to St. Louis The WWE's Royal Rumble will come to Scottrade Center at 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 29.

This is the beginning of the road to Wrestlemania in Miami.

On the card are John Cena, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Miz, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, Daniel Bryan and the Divas.

Tickets prices are $300, $90, $75, $45, $20 and are available at the Scottrade Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets or charge-byphone at 1-800-745-3000.

Globetrotters to visit St. Louis Having signed one of its biggest rookie classes in team history, the Harlem Globetrotters will bring their 2012 World Tour to Scottrade Center in St. Louis on Friday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m.

Ti c k e t s t o s e e t h e w o r l d ’ s most famous basketball team went on sale on Monday, Oct. 17. Tickets are available at www. harlemglobetrotters.com, www. t i c k e t m a s t e r. c o m , t h e F o r d Box Office at Scottrade Center, or by phone at 800.745.3000.

Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at www. harlemglobetrotters.com.

The outstanding rookies include Paul “Tiny” Sturgess, the world’s tallest pro basketball player at 7-8, Jonte “Too Tall” Hall, the shortest G l o b e t ro t t e r e v e r a t 5 - 2 , a n d Fatima “TNT” Maddox of Temple University, the team’s first female player since 1993 and ninth female in team history.

The new Globetrotters, owned by former Edwardsville resident Mannie Jackson, also feature the top three finishers from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest, including the reigning champ Jacob “Hops” Tucker. At 5-10, Tucker sports a 50-inch vertical leap, and his YouTube videos have garnered well over four million views. Tucker joins slam dunk runner-up John “Jet” Williams of UNC-Asheville and semifinalist Darnell “Spider” Wilks of the University of Cincinnati.

The 2012 rookie class has a total of three seven-footers including 7-4 Jermaine “Stretch” Middleton, the third-tallest player in team h i s t o r y, a n d 7 - f o o t A n t h o n y “Biggie” McClain. At 7-8, Sturgess becomes the tallest Globetrotter ever after a career at Mountain State University (W.Va.). He is the 19th internationally born player in team history, hailing from Loughborough, England.

“The Globetrotters are excited to welcome a new generation of stars to carry on the storied tradition of the world’s most entertaining basketball team,” said Globetrotters CEO Kurt Schneider.

“This year ’s rookie class features some of the most talented and promising players from across the world.”

C u r re n t G l o b e t ro t t e r s s t a r s Special K Daley, Big Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang, Dizzy Grant, Scooter Christensen, and many others will team up with the world class rookies for nearly 270 games on the North American portion of the World Tour, bringing the Globetrotter magic to over 230

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cities in 46 states, the District of Columbia, and five Canadian provinces.

Sponsored by Howard Johnson Hotels, Greyhound Lines, Spalding, and Russell Athletic, the Original Harlem Globetrotters will celebrate their 86th consecutive year in 2012, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to draw fans of all ages.

Throughout their history, the Globetrotters have showcased their talents in 120 countries and territories on six continents, often breaking down cultural and societal barriers while providing fans with their first-ever basketball experience. Inductees of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Globetrotters have entertained hundreds of millions of fans – among them popes, kings, queens, and presidents – over more than eight decades.

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Butterfly House brings back Hot! Hot! Hot! Shed your winter coats and mittens and step into a tropical paradise at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House’s annual wintertime event, Hot! Hot! Hot! This family-friendly event features tropical-themed activities, games and crafts that will make you forget the chilly weather outside.

The event is held Saturday and Sunday, Jan 29 and 30 from 11 a. m. to 2 p.m. and is included with Butterfly House admission.

The 8,000 square-foot tropical conservatory provides the setting at a constant balmy 85 degree temperature. Hundreds of beautiful butterflies, lush tropical plants, pools and waterfalls will make you feel like you are in the midst of a tropical paradise.

Participate in fun activities designed for families with children aged 3 through 8. Help a damselfly escape from predators and challenge faux flies and spiders in a game of tic-tac-toe.

A s s i s t a s p i d e r ’ s s a f e re t u r n to her sticky web and attempt to catch a play butterfly in free flight. Take aim at some gigantic bugs, race remote control bugs around a tropical maze, lasso pink flamingos and bowl using coconut bowling balls and pineapple pins.

Ta k e - h o m e c r a f t s i n c l u d e “ S n e a k y S p i d e r, ” a n o p t i c a l illusion made by mysteriously adding a spider to an empty web. “ I n c re d i b l e I n s e c t s ” p ro v i d e s h u n d re d s o f b u g s t i c k e r s f o r kids to choose from to design u n i q u e w r i s t b a n d s . C re a t e a futuristic bug mask at the “Buga-Boo” station. Visit the “Butterfly Breakfast” post to attach a proboscis to a butterfly cut-out and watch it unfurl to sip nectar.

Dance to the groovy tropical sounds of live steel drums, hit the “beach” to build a sandcastle in the toddler sandbox and get your face painted in exotic colors to mark the day’s adventures.

“It’s a great family event that is educational at the same time,” said Mark Deering, director of the Butterfly House. “Where else in Saint Louis can you walk in from a cold January day and shed your coat in the tropics?”

Hot! Hot! Hot! activities are included with Butterfly House admission of $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.

The Butterfly House is located at 15193 Olive Blvd. at Faust Park in Chesterfield, Mo., accessible from Interstate 64 at exit #19B. H o u r s a r e 9 a . m . t o 4 p . m .

Tuesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays); Memorial Day to Labor Day, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

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 w w w. b u t t e r f l y h o u s e . o r g o r call (636) 530-0076. Follow the Butterfly House on Facebook at w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / thebutterflyhouse.

The Butterfly House is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) and a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

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Garden to host Orchid Show The Missouri Botanical Garden offers a colorful respite from the winter doldrums with its muchanticipated Orchid Show, presented

by Wells Fargo Advisors. The annual Orchid Show is the one time of year for visitors to see a regularlyrotating display of 800 blooming orchids from the Garden’s renowned collection, one of the largest in the nation. Stroll through the lush, tropical landscape of fragrant blooms on Saturday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Mar. 25, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Show admission is $5, in addition to regular Garden admission. Visit www.mobot.org to learn more.

The Orchid Show is a temporary display built from the ground up inside the 5,000-square-foot Orthwein Floral Display Hall. Show themes change annually, offering visitors new ways to experience the orchid collection from year to year.

In 2012, to celebrate the Garden’s “Year of China” and 25th year of work on the Flora of China project, the Orchid Show transforms into an architecturally-inspired indoor Chinese strolling garden.

Pass through a replica of the Moon Gate (the iconic, rounded entrance to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden) to enter a landscape of greenery infused with Chinese-

themed accents. Stroll along the curved paths to uncover numerous water features, small stone lanterns and other statuary. Thirty oversized, tasseled silk lanterns suspended overhead add vivid, eye-catching pops of color. Free-form bamboo shoots are shaped into artistic arrangements. Replicas of a small stone footbridge and a stone pagoda are nestled in the moss-covered, orchid-filled flower beds.

At every turn, orchids of many colors burst from the landscape.

Approximately 800 orchids are on display at any one time, including Cattleya, Laelia, Epidendrum, Oncidium, Paphiopedilum and other varieties. Size and fragrance vary, but all orchids are displayed as they would be found in their natural habitats, with terrestrial orchids at ground level and epiphytic orchids suspended at eye level atop tree branches. Several hundred tropical plants, including bamboo palms (Chamaedorea seifrizii), heavenly bamboo nandina (Nandina domestica) and assorted ferns help fill the scene.

The Garden’s sizeable orchid collection includes some 7,500 individual orchid plants representing approximately 280 genera and over 2,500 unique orchid taxa. Throughout the year, Garden horticulturists care for the collection behind the scenes in the private greenhouse range.

The Garden’s orchid collection emphasizes genera that can survive the blistering St. Louis summers and offer a diversity of color and form.

Horticulturists juggle temperatures inside the greenhouse range to force the winter bloom of as many plants as possible for the annual Orchid Show. Spent blooms are rotated out from week to week and replaced with fresh ones, subtly shifting the look and landscape of the show throughout its run.

Photographers are welcome to use hand-held cameras to capture the Orchid Show for personal enjoyment; tripod and monopod usage is not permitted indoors.

The 2012 Orchid Show is presented by Wells Fargo Advisors.

Orchid Show admission is $5 per person (ages 3 and over), in addition to general Garden admission ($8 for adults; $4 for St. Louis City and County residents, with free admission Wednesdays and Saturdays until noon; free for children ages 12 and under).

Missouri Botanical Garden members enjoy free general admission along

with free Orchid Show admission.

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.

Throughout the Orchid Show, stop by the Garden Gate Shop to browse a large selection of orchid plants, books and gardening accessories for both beginners and experienced growers. Proceeds support the Missouri Botanical Garden.

For general Garden information, visit www.mobot. org or call (314) 577‑5100 (tollf re e , 1 ‑ 8 0 0 ‑ 6 4 2 ‑ 8 8 4 2 ) . F o l l o w the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/ m i s s o u r i b o t a n i c a l g a rd e n a n d http://twitter.com/mobotnews.

More than 37,000 households in the St. Louis region hold memberships to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Memberships begin at $65 ($60 for seniors) and offer 12 months of free admission for two adults and all children, plus exclusive invitations and discounts. Members help support the Garden’s operations and worldchanging work in plant science and conservation. Learn more at www. mobot.org/membership.

Dunham tour to stop in St. Charles The man whose standup concerts ru l e t h e c o m e d y w o r l d , J e ff Dunham, announces a full slate of shows through March 2012 that offers his millions of fans brand new laughs and hilarious additions to his famed troupe of sidekicks Dunham will appear at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 29 at The Family Arena in St. Charles.

Tickets available at all MetroTix

locations. Charge by phone (314) 534-1111 or online at metrotix.com In the coming months, concertgoers will meet two new Dunham characters: Achmed Junior, the not-as-equally skeletal son of Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself.

Dunham’s sidesplitting performances have made him the top grossing live comedian in North America for three consecutive years as well as the last two worldwide.

Now his ever-growing legion of devoted fans that flock to his shows year after year will meet the newest additions to his suitcase posse.

Achmed the Dead Terrorist has to now contend with his rebellious offspring, Achmed Junior, aka A.J. Meanwhile, Peanut has decided that he’s tired of being Jeff’s sidekick and has taken up ventriloquism with his own character: Little Jeff. More hilarity than ever ensues as the never-before-seen characters unleash their own havoc on stage.

“Controlled Chaos” also hits the home entertainment market on DVD on September 27th, and preorders are now open at Amazon.com, where it hit No. 2 in comedy sales two months out from its release.

Dunham followers anxious for a taste of his all-new live show can catch a teaser and see clips at www. jeffdunham.com/controlled chaos.

The comic has taken his craft to unequalled heights of success in recent years. He currently boasts 7 million DVDs sold of his three previous specials and Comedy Central series, a New York Times Book Review bestseller list autobiography (“All By My Selves”), ratings records for his past TV shows, a briskly selling line of more than 100 items of merchandise, and a live show that fills top venues in North America, Europe, South Africa and Australia to rapturous receptions and standing ovations nightly.

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The winter will be busy at the Shaw Nature Reserve.

Numerous events have been scheduled for cooler weather.

The Shaw Nature Reserve is located off I-44 at exit 253, in Gray Summit, Mo. Admission is $3 adults; $2 seniors; free children ages 12 and under.

For more information, visit www. shawnature.org or call (636) 4513512.

Jan. 28: Introduction to Herbal Soap Making. Learn how to make your own cold-pressed soap using vegetable oils and pure, therapeutic essential oils. Stir the pot as various vegetable oils, botanicals, essential oils and other ingredients are added for a specific blend. Each participant will receive a cured bar of soap to take home. Other soaps will be available for purchase. 9 a. m. to noon. Adlyne Freund Center. $24. Advance registration required; www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.

Feb. 4 through 5: It’s Your Weekend Overnight. Are you looking for a little time to yourself to do whatever you want, either by yourself out on the trails, or in a lodge, or with others in front of a fire? Participants can take advantage of an optional night hike. Other optional activities include felting custom-fitted mittens and making a simple broom (a cobwebber) using natural broom corn and a native sassafras handle. Accommodations are dormitory style in our historic log lodges. All meals provided. For adults (men and women). Saturday at 9 a.m. through Sunday at 11 a. m. Dana Brown Overnight Center. $96. Advance registration required; www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/classes.

Feb. 10: Native Plant School: Book Review 1: “Bringing Nature Home” by Doug Tallamy. Native Plant School is a year-round series of indoor/outdoor classes in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden at the Shaw Nature Reserve that covers various aspects of native landscaping. Please come prepared to discuss chapters one through seven and the first half of chapter 14 (questions one through five) of the book “Bringing Nature Home” by Doug Tallamy. Native Plant School at the Shaw Nature Reserve is underwritten by Grow Native! and Wild Ones Natural Landscapers. 5 to 7 p.m. Carriage House. $15. Advance registration required; www.mobot. org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/ classes.

F e b . 11 : Va l e n t i n e ' s N i g h t Hike. Bundle up and spend the evening under the stars with your sweetheart, friends or adult family members! Use your senses to enjoy the wonders of a crisp, cool but invigorating Shaw Nature Reserve winter night. You will have the opportunity to see the constellations and planets using our telescope (weather permitting). After the hike there will be steamy hot beverages and delectable desserts to share.

What a unique way to say “I love you!” 7 to 10 p.m. Dana Brown Overnight Center. $29. Advance

registration required; www.mobot. org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/ classes.

Feb. 16: Native Plant School: Native Plant Propagation From Seed. Native Plant School is a yearround series of indoor/outdoor classes in the Whitmire Wildflower Garden at the Shaw Nature Reserve that covers various aspects of native landscaping. Please bring your questions, comments, drawings and plant specimens. Participation from the audience is encouraged. Native Plant School at the Shaw Nature Reserve is underwritten by Grow Native! and Wild Ones Natural Landscapers. 1 to 4 p.m. Carriage House. $15. Advance registration required; www.mobot.org/classes or (314) 577-5140. For a complete list of adult classes at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s family of attractions, visit www.mobot.org/ classes.

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Religion Church prepares to mark 400th anniversary ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A New Mexico church visited by Spanish conquistador Juan de Onate, celebrated as a survivor of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt and is one of the oldest churches in the United States is gearing up for its 400th anniversary.

Next month, Old San Miguel Mission in Socorro, N.M., will begin festivities three years ahead of its 2015 anniversary. The church will have lectures, concerts and various other fundraisers as volunteers prepare for a diversity of events to honor the iconic adobe Catholic church's history.

"You get a sense of the depth of history in this place," church pastor Rev. Andy Pavlak said. "So we are planning for a big celebration to reflect it."

The origins of the church, which used to be known as Nuestra Senora de Perpetuo

Socorro, or Our Lady of Perpetual Help, go back to around 1598, when Spanish explorers and Franciscan priests arrived to find a friendly tribe who furnished them with a needed supply of corn and food.

The Spanish explorers continued north but two Franciscan priests stayed behind.

The priests and Piro Indians built the church in 1615 and located it along El Camino Real, the old route from Santa Fe to Mexico City.

During the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, when Spanish settlers were murdered and largely kicked out of present-day New Mexico, the church remained unharmed while other churches in the territory were destroyed.

Settlers and converted Indians went inside the church as revolting Pueblo Indians approached and, according to legend, the revolting Pueblos decided not

to raid the church when a "man with wings" appeared in the doorway.

Followers believe their protector was San Miguel, also known as Saint Michael the Archangel, who is seen as a healer and protector.

The mission soon changed its name to San Miguel.

Since then, the church has undergone a number of renovations but officials with the Archdiocese of Santa Fe say the church's footprint and Pueblo design have largely remained the same. "It's one of the state's treasures," said Celine Baca Radigan, an archdiocese spokeswoman.

Currently, the church is closed as workers finish renovations on its floors and roofing system in preparation for the anniversary.

In the meantime, Pavlak said, parishioners will attend services in a gymnasium set up

next door as a temporary church.

To promote the coming anniversary, Pavlak said, a committee is asking artists from around the state to submit artwork for a logo contest to be used for the anniversary. The winning artist will win $500 and their logo will be placed on all anniversary postcards, posters and street banners.

In addition, royalty from Spain will be invited to take part in various events.

Today, members of the church include the multi-generation Mexican Americans, older immigrants and recent immigrants from Mexico, said Pavlak. He said the church's survival is a testament to the strong beliefs and perseverance of Socorro's population.

"It has survived all these years because of the deep faith of the people around here," Pavlak said. "The community kept it alive."

Religion briefs Dutch Cabinet says it will tighten rules on Muslim, Jewish animal slaughter, won’t impose ban AMSTERDAM (AP) — The Dutch government said We d n e s d a y i t w i l l s t u d y n e w standards for ritual slaughter to satisfy animal rights activists without infringing on ancient Jewish and Muslim traditions, and will not ban the practice outright.

The announcement followed a political deadlock in the Dutch parliament. By a wide margin, the lower house approved a ban earlier this year on the traditional method of cutting the animal’s throat without stunning it first. After an outcry that it would violate religious freedoms, support evaporated when the bill was sent to the upper house this month for approval.

Undersecretary for Agriculture Henk Bleker ’s office said a commission will draw up standards on how long animals can remain conscious and on educating slaughterers.

It will include registration a n d q u a l i t y re q u i re m e n t s f o r slaughterhouses.

A small animal rights party p ro p o s e d t h e b a n a n d i t w o n backing from a large anti-Islam political party and a solid majority of Dutch voters, leading to easy passage in Parliament’s Second Chamber.

But Christian political parties opposed it from the start out of concern for religious minorities.

After protests from Jewish and Muslim groups, both local and international, centrist parties on the left and right reversed their position in the Senate. They s a i d re f o r m s t o s l a u g h t e r i n g practices are a higher priority than the relatively small number of religious slaughters.

Muslims, mostly immigrants f r o m Tu r k e y a n d M o r o c c o , represent about 1 million of the 16 million Dutch population. The once-strong Jewish community n u m b e r s a ro u n d 5 0 , 0 0 0 a f t e r most were deported and killed by the Nazis during World War II. In both religions, dietary law prescribes that animals’ throats be cut swiftly with a razorsharp knife while they are still conscious, so that they bleed to death quickly.

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N.C. parent unhappy that students were able to take Bibles home from school WEAVERVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A Buncombe County mother was unhappy when her son came home from his fifth-grade class at North Windy Ridge intermediate school with a Bible. The state’s largest civil liberties group says the school overstepped its bounds.

Ginger Strivelli says her son came home from North Windy R i d g e s c h o o l i n We a v e r v i l l e on Monday with a Bible he got from a box left by the Gideons International group. Strivelli, a pagan, doesn’t think the school should offer any religious material to students.

“It’s totally inappropriate they think they can get away with this,” she said. “It’s absolutely unbelievable and their attitude is ridiculous.”

School officials contend they

did nothing wrong. Principal Jackie Byerly said she got approval from the superintendent after the Gideons asked to leave Bibles at the school.

Students weren’t required to take Bibles, county schools spokeswoman Jan Blunt said. They were told by teachers that the books were available in a box in the main office.

“They don’t talk with students,” Blunt said, referring to the Gideons. “They’re not allowed to make a presentation. They quite

literally drop off a box and leave them there. They are not handed out at all.”

That would be fine at a high school, according to Katy Parker, legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation.

Parker said Tuesday that a 1998 federal court decision in a West Vi rg i n i a c a s e c a l l e d P e c k v s .

Upshur County Board of Education determined that religious literature can be left for high school students, but not at elementary schools.

Photographs for the Edwardsville Intelligencer 150th Celebration We need help compiling photographs for a local history book depicting stories found in the Intelligencer.

Examples of Photographs wanted that represent people and events in the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area.

• Celebrations and Milestones • Occasions for Mourning • Weather Events • Local Sports Championships • The first or last in the Community (Business) • Photographs of Interesting Feature Stories

While we have archived microfilm photos, original photos are much better to reproduce. Original photos will be returned to their owners. Although all photos might not be used, all images will be archived for future generations at the Madison County Historical Society unless otherwise requested. Choices for inclusion in the book will be based on availability of space and quality of photograph. The book will be authored by local historian Cindy Reinhardt.

Please contact Cindy Reinhardt at 618-656-1294 or e-mail her at cynreinhardt@yahoo.com

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

“New Year’s Eve” This is the second in a remarkably shallow series of

holiday-themed, celebrity-stuffed confections, following “ Va l e n t i n e ’ s D a y. ” G a r r y M a r s h a l l a g a i n d i r e c t s a script by Katherine Fugate that weaves together a dozen or so plotlines that crisscross a holiday prone to sentimentalizing. If there is some kind of world record for schmaltz, this may have set it. Included here are first kisses, midnight rendezvous, dying fathers, newborn babies, husbands at war and trapped strangers.

It’s narcotic mawkishness, with notes played on heartstrings like a 12-string guitar. Though it’s pure, rosy fantasy on screen, this is cynical, paint-by-thenumbers entertainment, sold with a gaggle of stars spread across its movie poster like a telethon lineup.

Among them: Hilary Swank as a producer of the Times Square ball drop, Jon Bon Jovi as a rock star, Katherine Heigl as a catering chef, Abigail Breslin as Sarah Jessica Parker ’s rebelling teenage daughter, Zac Efron as an ultra-confident courier, Jessica Biel as Seth Meyers’ pregnant wife and Halle Berry as the nurse of a dying Robert De Niro. Maybe the really good stuff will come once they get to “Columbus Day,” or maybe, just maybe, “Ash Wednesday.”

RATED: PG-13 for language, including some sexual references.

RUNNING TIME: 117 minutes.

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

“Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked”

Puns like these would be unforgivable coming from a human. From high-pitched rodents, they prompt calls for an exterminator. The third in the noxiously contemporary series of new Chipmunks films, “Chipwrecked” is full of the cheapest kind of pop culture references. Here is Alvin aping James Bond with a tail that’s “shaken, not stirred,” a suggestion to follow the Chipmunks on “Critter” and (gulp) a Charlie Sheen-ism of “winning.”

This latest Chipmunks film, directed by Mike Mitchell (”Shrek Forever After”), is aimed at a slightly younger demographic than the prior movies (it’s rated G), and perhaps shallow references like these are enough to delight youngsters. But I doubt it. Do parents really want stale, cringe-worthy expressions like “Awkward!” instilled in another generation? The Chipmunks’ father figure, Dave Seville (Jason Lee, looking vaguely hostagelike), takes his diminutive computer-generated friends on a vacation cruise en route to the Grammy-esque International Music Awards, where the Chipmunks and the Chipettes are an eagerly awaited pop sensation. But the antics of Alvin (Justin Long) throw them overboard and they wash up on a deserted island. David Cross and Jenny Slate do their best to help.

RATED: G. RUNNING TIME: 87 minutes.

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

“Carnage”

In Hollywood terms, this is relatively tame violencewise. A pet hamster may be in peril, a bunch of tulips get mauled and a cellphone gets abused, but that’s p re t t y m u c h i t . T h e re ’ s m o re c a r n a g e i n “ P u s s i n

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What's at the Wildey

Jan. 5. 2 p.m. – Gori-Julian Associates P.C. presents "Hot Coffee" Jan. 6, 7 p.m. – Gori-Julian Associates, P.C. presents "Hot Coffee" Jan. 8, 3 p.m. – "To Kill a Mockingbird" Jan. 12, 10:30 a.m. – Gary Dammer Sextet Coffee Concert Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m. – Double Feature - "Touch of Evil" and "To Kill a Mockingbird" For ticket information, visit www.wildeytheatre.com Boots.” But for sheer domestic savagery, this is the film for you. Based on the 2009 Tony Award-winning play “God of Carnage” by Yasmina Reza and directed

by Roman Polanski, the film is a dark comedy that focuses on the collapse of good manners when two liberal, middle-class couples get together to discuss an altercation between their young sons. Starring a firstrate cast of Jodie Foster, Kate Winslet, Christoph Waltz and John C. Reilly, this may be uncomfortable stuff for yuppies to watch: A polite discussion of child-rearing approaches descends into racial slurs, drunken insults, the airing of dirty personal laundry and some barfing.

To f a n s o f t h e p l a y, re l a x . P o l a n s k i a n d R e z a , w h o share screenwriting credits, have added no flashbacks or car chases or explosions to what on stage has always been a four-character talk-fest — sometimes a scream-fest — that unspools in real time. In fact, the movie hews so closely to the play that it sometimes feels like a filmed play.

RATED: R for language.

RUNNING TIME: 80 minutes.

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

“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”

To put it bluntly, this movie kicks butt. Director David Fincher orchestrates a stark but enthralling adaptation of the first novel in late author Stieg Larsson’s trilogy. Its harsh emotional terrain could have wound up softened and sweetened, yet this was an ideal match of filmmaker and material. Fincher is one of the least sentimental directors in Hollywood. If anything, his “Dragon Tattoo” is even bleaker than the 2009 Swedish-language hit.

Rooney Mara, who had a small role in Fincher ’s “The S o c i a l N e t w o r k , ” g i v e s a c o n t ro l l e d d e t o n a t i o n o f a performance as traumatized victim-turned-avenger Lisbeth Salander. Mara’s the breakout star of the year, a cold, detached waif in form, a fearsome, merciless zealot in spirit. How strange it is to say that the nice guy here is Daniel Craig — who, of all the big-screen James Bonds, comes closest to the nasty, tortured soul Ian Fleming created. Mara and disgraced journalist Craig make an indomitable screen pair, he nominally leading their search into decades-old serial killings, she surging ahead, plowing through obstacles with flashes of phenomenal intellect and eruptions of physical fury. Larsson left behind two other novels loaded with more dark doings for the duo. We haven’t seen the last of this tattooed girl.

RATED: R for brutal violent content including rape and torture, strong sexuality, graphic nudity and language.

RUNNING TIME: 158 minutes.

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

“Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol”

Luckily for Tom Cruise, this is one of his finest action flicks, just what he needs to restore his box-office bankability. For director Brad Bird, though, the fourth “Mission,” rock solid as it is, ranks only as his second-best action movie, after the animated smash “The Incredibles.”

It’s the best of the “Mission: Impossible” movies, Bird making a remarkable transition with his first live-action film after three animated ones, among them “Ratatouille.”

Bird applies the anything-can-happen limitlessness of cartoons and just goes for it, creating thrilling, dizzying, amazing action sequences. This time, Cruise and his team (Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton and Simon Pegg) are blamed for bombing the Kremlin, so they go rogue trying to clear their names and stop a madman (Michael Nyqvist) from starting a nuclear war. Cruise is pretty much doing the same-old, playing the stone-face who’s not very interesting when standing still and talking. That work ethic of Cruise, though, shows in every one of the spectacular action moments. If you have the slightest fear of heights, grip the armrests tightly during Cruise’s climb up the world’s tallest building; even safe in your seat, an unnerving feeling of vertigo is bound to result as you stare down from the 130th floor.

RATED: PG-13 for sequences of intense action and violence.

RUNNING TIME: 132 minutes.

ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”

Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law bicker and banter and bob and weave with diminishing returns in this sequel to the 2009 smash hit “Sherlock Holmes.” Director Guy Ritchie once again applies his revisionist approach to Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic literary character, infusing the film with his trademark, hyperkinetic aesthetic and turning the renowned detective into a wisecracking butt-kicker. But what seemed clever and novel the first time around now feels stale and tired; a lot of that has to do with the bleak, gray color scheme, which smothers everything in a dreary, suffocating sameness and saps the film of any real tension or thrills. “Game of Shadows” finds Downey’s Holmes facing off against brilliant supervillain Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris), who’s cooked up a scheme to pit European nations against each other in hopes of benefiting from the demand for arms. Holmes must stop him with the help of his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson (Law), who’s newly married and not nearly so gung-ho about such wild adventures anymore. And it shows in the script as well as the performances; Law gets little to do beyond functioning as the skeptical straight man, and the chemistry just isn’t there this time. Noomi Rapace tags along for some reason as a gypsy fortuneteller looking for her missing brother, but the formidable presence she displayed in the original Swedish “Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” and its sequels goes to waste.

RATED: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some drug material.

RUNNING TIME: 129 minutes.

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

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Associated Press

In this image released by Paramount Pictures, Charlize Theron portrays Mavis Gary in a scene from "Young Adult."

Theron reveals funny side in "Young Adult"

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Jason Reitman was under the same impression many are of Charlize Theron. He knew she was a fiercely talented actress, prone to burying her stunning beauty behind gritty, intense performances like her Academy Award-winning one as a murderous prostitute in 2003’s “Monster.”

Then she told him a dirty joke.

Theron approached Reitman at last year’s Oscars to tell him how much she liked his then recent film “Up in the Air” and that she’d love to work with him.

“I got a tap on the shoulder and I turn around and it’s all 6-foot-6 of Charlize Theron,”

recalls Reitman, intentionally exaggerating Theron’s height by 8 inches. “I was really understandably intimidated.”

But when Theron, already a few drinks into the night, revealed a more depraved sense of humor than her image would suggest, Reitman realized they had more in common than he expected: “I was like, ‘Oh! I like you.”’ (Theron, for her part, doesn’t recall the joke, but, with a glimmer in her eye, acknowledged, “That sounds about correct.”)

The meeting was both fortuitous, in that it directly led to Theron staring in Reitman’s new film “Young Adult,” and an early hint to the tone of their collaboration. In “Young Adult” (which was penned by Diablo Cody of “Juno”), Theron plays Mavis Gary, a teen fiction ghost

writer who returns to her hometown in rural Minnesota to lure her now-married former boyfriend. As a woman whose nostalgia has swelled to demented proportions, Theron is bitingly caustic and hilariously candid.

The performance not only reveals Theron’s comedic side, but shows more of her true nature than her previous work. Not that Theron is anything like Mavis’ more deplorable aspects, but she shares Mavis’ sharp elbows and sharper wit.

“Most people who know me who have seen the film are not that shocked,” Theron said in a recent interview during which she was self-deprecating, unguardedly foul-mouthed and thoughtful. “The film is way more my personality and closer to anything that I’ve

done.”

It’s also Theron’s first film in nearly three years. In between, she prepared to star in an ambitious “Mad Max” sequel, “Fury Road,” which was repeatedly delayed and still hasn’t been shot. She worked on developing projects with her production company, including a drama series for HBO with David Fincher. She also split with the Irish actor Stuart Townsend after nearly a decade together.

“I’ll be very honest: I wasn’t missing it,” Theron says of acting. “It’s hard to miss something when nothing was kind of sparking that instrument to get excited about.”

That period, though, appears to be over.

Following “Young Adult” — which is earning Theron her best reviews since “Monster."

"We Bought a Zoo" pure Christmas magic

By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge The Christmas movie season, ten long days where a closed system yields what feels like millions of film-going possibilities, is never complete without a family drama ripe with goodness, cuteness, and the Everyman. This type of film is crucial to the time of year, in my opinion; it's the one genre sought out most by the folks who only make it to one movie per year (the poor souls). The best example I can give you of all three fundamentals wrapped into one motion picture is my favorite from 2008, Marley & Me. This ballad of life with an ill-behaved d o g c o n t a i n s O w e n Wi l s o n ' s role of his career which is just as mesmerizing as any product made

by the other great "Everymen" Jimmy Stewart and Tom Hanks.

Matt Damon gets his name added to the mix as a troubled, idealistic father in Cameron Crowe's newest film "We Bought a Zoo." Adventure journalist Benjamin Mee (Damon) has been to every corner of the world in search of the most exciting stories out there.

Active volcanoes, hurricanes, and political upheaval have been his bread and butter for the best, eager years of his career. Now, faced with the recent and devastating death of his wife (Stephanie Szostak), Benjamin is looking to find that same adventurous feeling while staying close to home and the two kids who are as brutalized by their mother's passing as their Dad is. Dylan (Colin Ford) is his teenage son who acts out with

anger and morbid artwork to express himself. He is obviously the type of boy who would be made a gentleman and a sweet spirit by the presence of a strong female guiding force, something by all accounts that Katharine Mee was. Their daughter, Rosie (Maggie Elizabeth Jones), copes better with the loss. She misses her Mom, but talks to her and keeps her memory alive every day. This beguiling display is only compounded by the scenestealing Jones. She is adorable and articulate and enthusiastic - a child actor jackpot.

Dylan's expulsion from school drives Benjamin out of the city where every storefront and wellmeaning single mom reminds him of their loss. His desire to give these kids an "authentic

American experience" finds them at the Wild Animal Adventure, a fantastic civic zoo on the grounds of an antique farmhouse where a fresh start awaits you with every sunrise. Working to rehabilitate the ailing park is long and tedious, but Benjamin has the great help of in-house staff, played by Angus Macfadyen and Patrick Fugit (star of Crowe's best movie, Almost Famous), to help him. Even Benjamin's slightly callous brother (Thomas Hayden Church) dives in to help once the hooks of saving tigers, zebras, a lion, and a whole parcel of expectant peacocks are set. This is a family project now and no conscientious objectors are permitted, much as Dylan tries.

The cute niece (Elle Fanning) of passionate zookeeper Kelly (Scarlett Johansson) helps keep

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his interest.

The real plot of "We Bought a Zoo,"| which is based on Mee's novel and subsequent 2007 British mini-series, is rather formulaic: the ragtag zoo staff must work together with limited resources to save a dilapidated park in time for the critical opening day inspection by the dodgy, but eventually compassionate, Government Bureaucrat (John Michael Higgins). The warmth and charm that this blended family displays while they do it, though, is pure Christmas magic.

I expect big things from this little movie.

•• • "We Bought a Zoo" runs 137 minutes and is rated PG for language and some thematic elements. I give this film three stars out of four.

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Bob Seger

Seger concert a trip down memory lane 12,000 fans fill the Scottrade Center to hear some old-time rock and roll

By BILL TUCKER Of The Edge

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ock and roll never forgets – nor will the 12,000-plus Bob Seger fans who attended his rollicking two-hour show on Dec. 9 at the Scottrade Center.

In what was likely his last St. Louis performance on what is likely his last tour, the 66-year-old Seger proved he’s still got what it takes to light up a concert hall like few others ever have.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, Seger, a native of Ann Arbor, Mich., is a rust-belt rocker favored by Midwestern audiences.

He first cracked the Top 40 in 1969 with “Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Man” and became a legend in the mid-’70s with such hits as “Night Moves,” “Hollywood Nights” and “Fire Lake.”

Seger, backed by his longtime cohorts, the Silver Bullet Band, toured the U.S. throughout the spring of 2011, his first foray on the road since 2006.

He took the summer off, opting not to play the soulless, sonically-challenged outdoor venues, and resumed his tour this fall.

Dec. 9 found him in St. Louis, where his two-hour show brought back memories of the glory days of album-oriented rock.

“Roll Me Away” opened the show and Seger breezed through it and renditions of “Trying’ to Live My Life Without You” and “The Fire Down Below.”

Digging a little deeper, he provided the night’s first highlight with a spot-on performance of “Mainstreet.”

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The years – and several thousand cigarettes – have taken their toll on Seger, however, and when he needed to reach a high note, his voice went flat.

Still, Seger kept things gravelly and grooving.

The show continued with “Old Time Rock and Roll,” always a crowd pleaser, and a somewhat unsettling version of “Downtown Train,” a Tom Waits song Rod Stewart turned into a hit 20-some years ago.

“Ramblin' Gamblin’ Man” brought the show back to earth before Seger ripped into “Hey Hey Hey Hey (Goin’ Back to Birmingham), a Little Richard cover.

Highlight No. 2 was right around the corner with the always happy marriage of “Travelin’ Man” and “Beautiful Loser.”

Seger soared on the tied-together tunes and the Silver Bullet Band turned back the clock to 1976 as it proved it can still rock.

Some members of the band have changed over the years, but bass player Chris Campbell and saxophone player Alto Reed (aka Tommy Cartmell) have been with Seger since 1971 and their age is not apparent.

Reed, in fact, appeared to be having a ball as he bounced from sax, to drums, to acoustic guitar and keyboards over the course of the evening.

Highlight No. 4 immediately followed when Seger sat down at the piano for a leisurely, yet inspired, version of “We’ve Got Tonight.”

“Nutbush City Limits,” the opening track on “Live Bullet” brought back memories of vinyl albums and feathered bangs.

Next in line – as if Seger was building for a crescendo, which he was – were “Come to Poppa,” “Her Strut” and “Real Mean Bottle.”

Seger then brought the house down.

With Reed providing brilliant saxophone interludes, Seger

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performed “Turn the Page” better than he ever has.

Yes, it was that one moment in the show – and just about every ‘70s band has one – when the hair on the back of your neck stands up and you ask yourself, “Can he really be that good?

Yes, he can and, yes, he was.

If the show had ended there, it would have been enough.

But Seger, still nimble on stage, bounced from side to side and tossed head bands into the crowd at an expensive rate, had more. ”Sunspot Baby” and “Katmandu” closed the show and the wait began.

No one holds lighters aloft anymore and with Seger’s fans getting up there in years themselves, the roar for an encore isn’t what it used to be.

Still, no one was disappointed as he returned to perform “Against the Wind,” highlight No. 5 and “Hollywood Nights.”

Seger waved to the audience and darted off stage, leaving a void.

He couldn’t possibly do all of his hits and, left some of my favorites off his set list – “Feel Like a Number,” “Brave Strangers” and Makin’ Thunderbirds.”

But casual fans knew there were two holes left to be filled.

Seger filled them.

He returned a second time to perform “Night Moves,” a song that has never really held up well on stage, and “Rock and Roll Never Forgets,” his traditional sendoff song.

Seger isn’t as razor sharp as he once was, but neither are his fans.

Time has taken its toll, but every so often, there’s that “Turn the Page” moment that erases the years and reminds us all that it’s true, rock and roll never forgets.

Music Tuning in Botti to perform at the Peabody Chris Botti will appear at the Peabody Opera House at 8 p.m. on Feb. 24.

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD "When I Fall In Love," Chris Botti (pronounced boat-tee) has become the largest selling American instrumental artist.

His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four No. 1 Jazz Albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum & Grammy Awards.

Over the past three decades, he has recorded and performed with the best in music; including Frank Sinatra, Sting, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Andrea Bocelli, Joshua Bell and Aerosmith's own Steven Tyler.

Hitting the road for 250 plus days per year, Chris and his incredible band have performed with many of the finest symphonies, at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including performances at the World Series and Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony.

Tickets are $47, $42, and $37.

Tickets may be purchased at the Ford Box Office at Scottrade Center, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-7453000, 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.

Celtic Woman returns to the Fox The Nine Network presents Celtic Woman at the Fox Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on April 11.

Tickets are $42 and $72 and are available at the Fox Box Office or by calling (314) 534-1111.

Order tickets online at www. metrotix.com.

Celtic Woman’s breathtaking new show, BELIEVE, features the all-female singing sensation performing classic Irish tunes, such as ‘The Water Is Wide,’ ‘Green Grow the Rushes,’ ‘A Woman’s Heart,’ and ‘The Parting Glass,’ timeless pop anthems such as ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and ‘Sailing,’ and inspirational songs including ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ and ‘Ave Maria,’ with their signature Celtic Woman twist, under the distinct musical direction of Emmy-nominated music producer, David Downes. Celtic Woman’s awe-inspiring vocalists and mesmerizing violinist will be backed by a dazzling six-piece band, the Aontas Choir, and renowned championship Irish dancer.

Celtic Woman’s newest studio CD and companion DVD, BELIEVE, will be available in stores January 24 through Manhattan Records.

Filmed for the first time in America in front of some of their most loyal fans at The Fox Theatre (Atlanta, GA) in September, 2011, BELIEVE: LIVE began airing December 3rd on Public Television stations around the country as part of the network’s quarterly pledge drive.

Celtic Woman’s signature sound has emerged as a transcendent force and their spectacular live shows embody a radiance and purity that connects powerfully with their

adoring fan base. Celtic Woman’s all-new production, BELIEVE, marks the pinnacle of their illustrious career, a celebration of musical enchantment to be enjoyed by the entire family.

Yanni to perform at the Fox N i n e N e t w o r k p re s e n t s A n Evening with Yanni on Sunday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $84.50, $74.50, $64.50 and $49.50 and are on sale at the Fox Box Office, by calling 314/534-1111 or at www.metrotix.com.

Yanni, music’s true world citizen and most popular contemporary composer, announced today the first leg of a major tour of North America commencing in April of 2012. The tour includes a stop at the Fabulous Fox Theatre on April 29, 2012.

This year saw Yanni, one of the music industry’s most beloved artists, selling out major concert venues around the world including Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia. With his world-class orchestra, he performed music from his latest album “Truth of Touch,” now platinum in the Middle East, as well as classic concert favorites.

On December 16th and 17th, Yanni will perform and film two shows at Castillo San Felipe Del Morro, a recognized UNESCO Heritage Site, in Puerto Rico. The show will air exclusively in the United States on PBS and debut March 3, 2012. The CD/DVD combo will be available exclusively through PBS pledge drives and a worldwide release in the Spring of 2012.

In addition to his television special in Puerto Rico, his string of U.S. dates will be followed by a South American tour in the fall of

2012, and a multi-city tour of China in 2013. As Yanni tours across the globe, his heartfelt and compelling music continues to touch both old and new fans.

For further information, stay tuned to: www.yanni.com

Clarkson to appear at the Fox Global superstar Kelly Clarkson announces her highly anticipated Stronger Tour 2012 in support of her fifth studio album, Stronger, which was released on Oct. 24. The first leg of her world tour kicks off with a North American 40 plus city trek beginning in Mashantucket, CT on Jan. 13, with special guest Matt Nathanson.

Clarkson will appear on March 16 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Tickets are available at the Fox Box Office or metrotix.com.

The album, Stronger, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 and No. 2 on the Digital Albums Chart. All 5 of Kelly’s albums have debuted in the Top 3. The first single, “Mr. Know It All” has reached No. 4 on the iTunes Singles Chart and marks Kelly’s ninth Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Kelly recently won a Country Music Association award for Musical Event of the Year with Jason Aldean, for their hit single “Don’t You Wanna Stay.”

E n t e rt a i n m e n t We e k l y c a l l s Stronger, “a breakup album for the ages” while Billboard states, “she’s in her strongest form yet on fifth album Stronger.” The New York Times claims, “Ms. Clarkson is turning into the Mary J. Blige of pop,” while USA Today says “vocally, Clarkson has never sounded better.” Rolling Stone states Kelly has, “one of music’s most remarkable voices.”

Since bursting onto the music scene 10 years ago, Kelly Clarkson has released five studio albums (Thankful, Breakaway, My December, All I Ever Wanted, Stronger), sold over 20 million albums worldwide, 10 million albums in the US and has had 9 singles in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart.

She is the recipient of 2 Grammy Awards, 2 American Music Awards, 2 MTV Awards, 1 Country Music Award and 11 Billboard Awards.

Single tickets on sale for Touhill events In its ninth season, the Touhill showcases an ever-expanding variety of genres on the two stages at the performing arts center.

The diverse programming is largely due to strong partnerships with esteemed local arts organizations, including Dance St. Louis, Modern American Dance Company, Saint Louis Ballet, Ambassadors of Harmony, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, Arianna String Quartet and Jazz St. Louis, as well as select, outstanding resources on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus.

Interactive children shows, titled Arts@Play, bring new partnerships with Paper Slip Theatre and The Muny.

Please see the calendar that follows for a chronological event list with show times and ticket prices.

Tickets are available at the Touhill Performing Arts Center Ticket Office; online at www.touhill.org; or by phone at 314-516-4949.

ARTS@PLAY: Exercise Imagination Presented by Touhill & MADCO January 20 • Fri @ 7PM • $5 With excerpts of its athletic and entertaining dances, MADCO will share how artists get their inspiration and what it takes to turn an idea into dance. Everyone will work together to create a new dance for the company with special roles for the audience. This program is suitable for elementary school students.

EMSEMBLE ESPAÑOL SPANISH DANCE THEATER Presented by Dance St. Louis January 27 & 28 • Fri @ 8PM; Sat @ 2 & 8PM • $50, $40, $35 • on sale September 6 Wi t h p a s s i o n , p o w e r a n d spectacle, the 40 dancers, singers and musicians of Chicago's celebrated Ensemble Español highlight a mosaic of Hispanic cultures from around the world. Their repertory features more than 125 dances in flamenco, folkloric and classical Spanish styles.

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Above, a work by Charles Schwall that was exhibeted at the Bruno David Gallery. Below, a banner announcing The Sheldon Art Galleries.

Grand Center offers a host of artistic options

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge If the Fabulous Fox Theatre or Powell Hall are the only places you've been to in St. Louis' Grand Center, then you've only scratched the surface of the wonderful array of museums, galleries, cultural centers and theaters that populate the city's burgeoning arts and entertainment district.

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and right on the doorstep of St. Louis University, Grand Center is home to more than 30 organizations dedicated to the arts, public media and education. This includes eight performance venues, a dozen museums and galleries, five public media organizations, multiple schools and churches, as well as many restaurants and shops all located either on or within easy walking distance of Grand Boulevard between Delmar to the north and

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Lindell to the south and Josephine Baker to the east and Vandeventer to the west.

During the district's 1920s heyday, crowds filled the area's elaborate vaudeville theaters and movie palaces eager to experience Hollywood's latest cinematic thrill.

The grandest of these was the Fox Theatre, built in 1929 for film pioneer and executive William Fox as part of his movie theater empire. Designed and built by architect C. Howard Crane, the Fox was one of only two theaters built in the Siamese Byzantine style with its twin located in Detroit, Mich.

Joining the Fox Theatre was the St. Louis Theater, which opened in 1925 and showed its last film in 1966 with "The Sound of Music."

Two years later, in 1968, the story of Grand Center's rebirth began with the restoration of the St. Louis Theater, renamed Powell Hall and the new home of the St. Louis Symphony. In 1982, the restoration of the Fabulous Fox Theatre cemented the area's future as St. Louis' premier theater and arts center. Continued progress over the last 30 years by Grand Center Inc., an organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the area, has led to an arts renaissance with the district hosting more than 1,500 cultural events each year. While large-scale performance venues such as the Fabulous Fox Theatre and Powell Hall do their part to bring major national and international acts to St. Louis, Grand Center is also home to dozens of other venues offering visitors a rich cultural experience.

The Bruno David Gallery, located in a renovated industrial building at 3721 Washington Blvd., opened in 2005 and specializes in contemporary art. The gallery, which is owned by Bruno L. David, highlights both the best contemporary artists in the St. Louis area, as well as throughout the nation and internationally.

On a recent visit, we were able to view the gallery's Charles Schwall

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exhibition. The light, airy space provided the perfect backdrop for Schwall's paintings, which dealt with the subjects of "life, growth and regenerative energy", according to his artist's statement. With a toddler in tow, I was slightly apprehensive about how we would be received but needn't have been. Bruno David welcomed us warmly and had no qualms with us pushing our way around the gallery with a stroller.

If you like contemporary art, then definitely check out Bruno David Gallery. You never know what artistic gems you'll find there.

Current exhibitions include, Damon Freed: "Life Saver" (Main Gallery), Shawn Burkard: "Ye Ol Saint Nick" (Front Room), Group Exhibition: "Work On Paper I" (Project Room) and Dickson Beall: "Light Diet" (New Media Room).

The Bruno David Gallery is open free to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and by appointment. For more information, call (314) 531-3030 or visit www.brunodavidgallery.com.

Of course, when it comes to contemporary art, no visit to Grand Center is complete without a visit to the Contemporary Art Museum (CAM). Located directly across the street from Bruno David Gallery, CAM originally opened in 1980 as the First Street Forum in downtown St. Louis before eventually finding its home in Grand Center. The museum showcases a variety of art exhibitions throughout the year, as well as a full lineup of special events and educational programs.

CAM prides itself on providing visitors with a welcoming atmosphere. Complimentary coffee, soda and bottled water are available in the museum's comfortable seating area. This also includes a children's play area with plenty of puzzles, books and toys to keep the little one occupied while Mom and Dad enjoy a cup of coffee and the view.

Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors. Members, students

(with valid ID), and children are free every day. Admission is free to all on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

CAM, located at 3750 Washington Blvd., is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday, until 8 p.m. on Thursday, and from 11 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. CAM is closed on Monday.

For more information, call (314) 535-4660 or visit www.camstl.org.

There are so many more fantastic places in Grand Center worthy of a visit. For the best local, regional and national African American artists, check out the Portfolio Gallery and Education Center at 3514 Delmar Blvd. (www.portfoliogallerystl. org); the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, 3716 Washington Blvd., for visual, literary and performing arts (www.pulitzerarts.org); awardwinning jazz at Jazz St. Louis; and issue-oriented and challenging theatre from HotCity Theatre (www. hotcitytheatre.org).

Grand Center also offers several festivals and special events throughout the year. These include Art Walk in May; Dancing in the Street, which celebrates the start of the autumn art season; the summer concert series Thursdays @ the Intersection in Strauss Park; and the city's biggest and best New Year's Eve celebration - First Night - St. Louis.

Finding great places to dine is also easy with several restaurants, cafĂŠs and pubs offering delicious food within a range of different budgets.

There are far too many organizations to list individually, but hopefully, this article will give you a taste of what Grand Center has to offer. So the next time you're craving some cultural nourishment, skip the six hour drive to Chicago and instead head to Grand Center.

You may be surprised at what you can find right in your own backyard.

To find out more about Grand Center, visit www.grandcenter. org and start planning your next visit.

The Arts "Sundays in the Park with George" Musical inspired by impressionist painter

By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

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illed as “shimmering with love and light, this unique, inventive musical is one of the most acclaimed shows of our time” by the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, “Sundays in the Park with George” invites audiences to step into the world of enigmatic 19th century impressionist painter Georges Seurat.

With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, this soaring triumph will be performed on the Browning Mainstage of the Loretto-Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, 130 Edgar Road (on the campus of Webster University), Webster Groves, Jan. 4 – 29, 2012.

As every good art student will know, Seurat pioneered a new style of painting, which came to be known as Pointillism.

Inspired by the theories of the scientific community at the time, Seurat’s new style took a scientific approach regarding the use of color and light. This Pulitzer Prize-winning show explores the complexity of life and the art of understanding it. Stephen Sondheim’s score echoes this sense of colored dots using staccato notes that meld into a whole song, capturing the mood of the story as well as the sense of the painting technique while his insightful lyrics intertwine with Seurat’s distinctive art to create a moving, poetic drama, dot by dot.

Steven Woolf, artistic director at The Rep, calls it, “One of the best musicals ever written. An exploration of the creation of art and the feelings of the people who create it, showing us that it’s the human connections that matter.”

“Sunday in the Park with George” opened Off-Broadway in 1983 with Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters in the lead roles. Reportedly, after seeing

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A scene from "Sundays in the Park with George." the show, Leonard Bernstein wrote to his friend Sondheim to commend him, calling the show “brilliant, deeply conceived, canny, magisterial and by far the most personal statement I’ve heard from you thus far.” The show soon transferred to Broadway where it earned

10 Tony Award nominations, a New York Drama Critics Circle Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama – a rare honor for a musical.

The Rep’s production of “Sunday in the Park with George” is directed by fourtime Kevin Kline Award-winning director

Rob Ruggiero (“High”). Other cast members include Ron Bohmer (last seen in “The Next Room or The Vibrator Play”) as George; Erin Davie as Dot and Marie; Meggie Cansler as Celeste No. 1 and Elaine; Nyssa Duchow as Young Woman in Park; Kari Ely (last seen in “The Heidi Chronicles”) as Nurse and Harriet Pawling; Mark Emerson as Louis and Billy Webster; Steve French as Boatman and Dennis; Abbey Friedmann as Louise; Chris Hietikko (last seen in “Humble Boy”) as Jules and Bob Greenberg; Charlie Ingram as Horn Player and Photographer; Jacob Lacopo as Boy Bathing and Waiter; Jamie LaVerdiere (last seen in “You Can’t Take It With You”) as Franz and Charles Redmond; Deanne Lorette (last seen in “Witness for the Prosecution”) as Yvonne and Naomi Eisen; Sean Montgomery as Soldier and Alex; Jordan Parente as Young Man and Waiter; Audrey Rae McHale as Celeste No. 2 and Party Guest; Whit Reichert (last seen in “Kiss Me, Kate”) as Mr. and Lee Randolph; Zoe Vonder Haar (last seen in “Urinetown, the Musical”) as Old Lady and Blair Daniels; and Rebecca Watson as Freida, Mrs. and Betty.

In addition to Ruggiero, the creative staff also includes Adrian W. Jones, set designer; Alejo Vietti, costume designer; John Lasiter, lighting designer; Michael Hooker, sound designer; F. Wade Russo, musical director; Ralph Perkins, choreographer; Champe Leary, stage manager; and Tony Dearing, assistant stage manager.

Curtain times are 7 p.m. on Tuesday; 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; selected Wednesday matinees at 1:30 p.m.; 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 for previews and $19 for regular performances.

To purchase, visit The Rep Box Office, located inside the Loretto-Hilton Center, charge by phone by calling (314) 9684925, or visit The Rep’s Online Box Office at http://www.repstl.org.

Major sponsorship for this production is provided by Wells Fargo Advisors and Ann and Hugh Scott.

On the street When will you take down your Christmas tree?

"After New Year's Day. My son will want it up through New Year's."

Myles Cameron, Edwardsville

"After New Year's."

Tracy Patterson, Glen Carbon

" I h a v e n o i d e a . P ro b a b l y February."

Brooks Boyer, Glen Carbon

" Wi t h i n Christmas."

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Jerome Cullen, Edwardsville

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"The day after Christmas because it's dead by then."

Rachael Horsfall, Edwardsville

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The Arts Arts calendar Saturday, Dec. 31

Thursday, Dec. 29 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. Thursday, 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.

Friday, Dec. 30 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.

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, Wednesday, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, St. Louis. Exhibit runs through March 12.

Sunday, Jan. 1 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.

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.

Sunday in the Park with George, The Repertory Theatre, St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5 M o n e t ' s Wa t e r L i l i e s , Tu e s d a y 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.

Sunday in the Park with George, The Repertory Theatre, St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6

Tuesday, Jan. 3 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, Jan. 4 M o n e t ' s Wa t e r L i l i e s , Tu e s d a y

M o n e t ' s Wa t e r L i l i e s , Tu e s d a y 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.

Sunday in the Park with George, The Repertory Theatre, St. Louis, 8 p.m.

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Saturday, Jan. 7 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.

Sunday in the Park with George, The Repertory Theatre, St. Louis, 5 p.m.

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Sunday, Jan. 8 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.

Sunday in the Park with George, The Repertory Theatre, St. Louis, 2 p.m./ 7 p.m.

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Tuesday, Jan. 10 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.

Sunday in the Park with George, The Repertory Theatre, St. Louis, 7 p.m.

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The Arts Artistic adventures The Hett offers free movie nights The Hett’s Film Series will present nine critically acclaimed, awardwinning dramas based on two themes this season: Real and Unreal, and Dangerous Obsessions.

The series, sponsored by the Leon and Helen Church Family Foundation, is free and open to the public. Each screening begins at 7:30 p.m. at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (The Hett) on Alton St. in Lebanon, Ill. The audience is encouraged to stay afterward for an informal discussion. Some films contain adult themes or language and may not be appropriate for everyone. For more information, visit the website theHett.com, or call 618-537-6863.

“There is just something special about sharing the cinematic experience of a great, thoughtprovoking movie on a big screen with others in the audience,” said Peter Palermo, director of the Hett.

Films that explore the “real and unreal” are: Feb. 15, 2012: "Lars and the Real Girl" (2007) is about an awkwardly shy, delusional guy (Ryan Gosling) who starts a meaningful relationship with the girl of his dreams—a lifesize doll he buys on the Internet.

Rated PG-13; 106 min.

March 6: "Exit Through the Gift Shop" (2010) focuses on an eccentric French shopkeeper and amateur filmmaker as he attempts to capture the world of a clandestine graffiti artist, only to have the camera turned back on him. Rated R; 87 min.

April 18: "Being John Malkovich" (1999), directed by Spike Jonze, stars John Cusack as a puppeteer who exploits his discovery of a portal that leads straight into the movie star’s mind. Rated R; 112 min.

From a Hitchcock classic to a recent Academy Award-winning Best Picture, four films deal with dangerous obsessions: Oct. 12: "Rear Window" (1954) is a suspenseful story featuring James Stewart as a wheelchair bound, voyeuristic photographer who believes one of his neighbors is a murderer. Rated PG; 112 min.

Nov. 9: "The Conversation" (1974) is about an intensely private electronic surveillance expert who has a crisis of conscience when he overhears that a young couple’s lives are in jeopardy. Gene Hackman stars; Francis Ford Coppola directed.

Rated PG; 113 min.

Feb. 1: "The Hurt Locker" (2008) is an intense portrayal of an elite Army bomb squad unit in Iraq. It won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Rated R; 131 min.

Apr. 5: "Dangerous Liaisons" (1988) stars John Malkovich, Glenn Close and Michelle Pfeiffer as rich and bored French aristocrats playing a high stakes games of seduction, betrayal and revenge in 18th century France. Rated R; 119 min.

Kemper Museum to showcase Stezaker In a culture defined by an indiscriminate onslaught of images, John Stezaker ’s work conveys both a fascination with their lure and a critique of their seductive power. Using classic movie stills, vintage postcards, book illustrations and other found materials, the contemporary British artist brings new meanings to old pictures, adjusting, inverting and slicing them together to create collages that are

at once captivating and unsettling, eerie and elegant, nostalgic and absurd.

This spring, the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum at Washington University will provide the only U.S. venue for the artist’s first major solo museum exhibition. Organized by the Whitechapel Gallery in London, in collaboration with Mudam in Luxembourg and the Kemper Art Museum, John Stezaker surveys his career through more than 90 works dating from the 1970s to the present. Taken together, these works chronicle a lifelong investigation into the meanings generated by visual language and the ways those meanings are shaped by context and circumstance.

The exhibit, opening Jan. 27, will remain on view through April 23.

Coordinated by Karen K. Butler, assistant curator for the Kemper Art Museum, John Stezaker is roughly organized according to the artist’s use of series and various collage techniques. Included are subtly manipulated found images, from a variety of sources; works created though excision and cutting; and found photographs layered together in startling new combinations.

Among the earliest works on view is Untitled (1977), a found blackand-white film still depicting a woman and man sitting at a piano.

Stezaker initially received the print as a gift and unconsciously placed it upside down on a music stand.

“There it stayed for five years, until I decided it was a work in its own right,” Stezaker says in the accompanying catalog. “The right way up, the image shows a closedeyed pianist, seemingly wrapped up in his own music. An admiring female, who could also stand as the muse, looks at him as he plays.

When you turn it upside down, there is a kind of reversal: the muse in reflection somehow dominates the active musician, who becomes this strange sleeping figure.”

Film stills also figure prominently in Stezaker ’s Marriage series.

Splicing together publicity photos of classic movie stars, both male a n d f e m a l e , S t e z a k e r c re a t e s hybrid characters that appear both disjointed and oddly harmonious, their residual allure rendered poignant by the discrepancies between the elegantly mismatched features. Conversely, the Dark Star series turns publicity portraits into cutout silhouettes, draining the image of celebrity and suggesting a more ambiguous presence, while the Mask series collages profiles of glamorous sitters with faded postcards of caves, hamlets and waterfalls, resulting in composite scenes that fuse portraiture with landscape.

Stezaker ’s obsession with recasting old images achieves a kind of apotheosis in his Third Person Archive. Begun in 1976, this continuing series consists of hundreds of incidental figures collected from maps, atlases, geographic encyclopedias and obsolete travel illustrations dating to the 1920s and ’30s (when surrealism, an important influence on Stezaker’s work, was at a peak). Reproduced as stamp-size miniatures, these peripheral characters, originally captured by chance or happenstance, are granted posthumous agency, their long-forgotten journeys now taking the center stage of our attention.

About the artist Stezaker was born in England in 1949 and currently lives and works in London. He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London in the 1960s and has since taught at Central Saint Martins School of Art, Goldsmiths College and the Royal College of Art. Since the 1970s, Stezaker has exhibited widely across the United Kingdom and Europe. Recent solo exhibitions include Freiburg Kunstverein (2010); Gesellschaft

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Major group shows include Collage: The Unmonumental Picture, New Museum, New York (2008); Tate Triennial 2006—New British Art, Tate Britain, London (2006); The British Art Show 5 (2000); and the 40th Venice Biennale (1982).

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The Fox to host "La Cage Aux Folles" The critically acclaimed production of "La Cage Aux Folles" starring George Hamilton and Christopher Sieber, arrives in St. Louis at the Fabulous Fox Theatre for 16 performances January 3-15, 2012.

"La Cage Aux Folles" recently made Tony Awards history as the first show to ever win the Tony Award three times for best production. The classic musical comedy by Jerry Herman and Harvey Fierstein originally won six Tony Awards in 1984, including Best Musical. A Broadway revival won two 2005 Tony Awards including the Best Revival of a Musical prize.

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There is also a weekday matinee on Thursday, January 12 at 1pm.

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By KRISTA WILKINSON-MIDGLEY Of The Edge

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ing in the new year at the area’s largest and most creative New Year’s Eve celebration with First Night - St. Louis in the city’s lively Grand Center arts and entertainment district.

The celebration will reach mythical proportions for its 20th anniversary as this indoor/outdoor visual and performing arts festival brings the magic of this year’s theme, “Xanadu,” to life with music, dance, magic, comedy and activities for all ages both on the streets and within more than a dozen venues plus two fireworks displays to greet 2012.

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Loosely known as the mythical place that houses the nine muses in Greek Mythology, including art, literature, music, dance and more in the cult 1980 film of the same name, “Xanadu” perfectly captures the spirit and variety of the celebration.

The festivities kick off at 6 p.m. with the opening ceremony on the Main Stage at Grand and Lindell.

Performances will continue through the night with three performances by interactive comedy illusionist Joel Meyers and his progressive brand of magic.

On the street, revelers will see the high-flying, international trampoline sensation and former America’s Got Talent contestant, Flippen’ Out. Presenting world-class athletes and extreme trampoline shows, this troupe has performed

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Inside the venues located throughout the district, visitors can catch a wide variety of stage and interactive performances.

Hypnotist Brian Imbus performs three shows at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. First Night favorites return including the magic of Brent Lowenstein in Johnson Hall at Third Baptist Church and Improv comedy with Ed Reggi’s Paper Slip Theatre in the Grandel Theater.

As in years past, there will be a wide variety of live music including jazz, bluegrass, cabaret, Irish harp, rock, barbershop and native American flute, to name a few. In the Sheldon Concert Hall, St. Louis favorites Kim Massie and Brian Owens round out the heavy-hitting vocal lineup. The cabaret duos of Jeannie Trevor and Wendy Gordon, and Joe Dryer and Rosemary Watts return; Gene Dobbs Bradford & the Blues Inquisition at Third Baptist Church; and performances at the College Church by Le Hot Jazz, Songs of Africa, and Native American flutist Mark Holland.

Newcomers to the First Night music lineup include the Funky Butt Brass Band with their brand of New Orleans-inspired blues, gospel, Motown and Southern Rock; The Darrells, a fourpiece Americana/Rockabilly band; traditional Irish trio Eileen Gannon, Kevin Buckley and Kelly Winter; the energetic Irish duo Joe Stickley and Sean Canan; and the championship barbershop quartet SrQ Barbershop.

Also new this year is the Grand Center Arts Academy at 711 N. Grand Blvd., where performers from the Academy along with the Teen Talent Showcase (presented by the Fox Performing Arts Charitable Foundation) will show off their talents. On the main level of the brand new building, GCAA parents, teachers and staff will host a First Night coffee shop, offering revelers a great place to step out of the cold and enjoy some hot chocolate, coffee, tea and other festive refreshments.

For those who prefer to dance the night away as they greet the New Year, The Sheldon is one venue not to be missed. The dance floor of the Sheldon Ballroom will be “en fuego” with Latin beats, courtesy of Sol Salseros and Samba Bom, and professional dance instructors to help melt away the cold and spice up the night. Sol Salseros, a small group of fiery musicians with a big Latin sound, performs at 7:45 and 10:45 p.m. Samba Bom, a St. Louis-based ensemble that offers authentic sounds of Brazil, performs at 6:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Outside, the heated “Xanadu” dance tent on Washington Avenue, just north of Strauss Park, will be thumping with nonstop dance beats

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Returning favorites include the magic of Brent Lowenstein in Johnson Hall at Third Baptist Church; improv comedy with Ed Reggi’s Paper Slip Theatre in the Grandel Theater; the ever-popular children’s activities – with makeand-take art projects, face-painting and storyteller Bobby Norfolk – at the Busch Student Center, where the third floor ballroom will be turned into a dance showcase featuring performances

by Ashleyliane Dance Company, MADCO, Metro Dance Company and more.

The Cadence, a dynamic, lively drumming group from Springfield, Mo., that first captured the national spotlight on "America’s Got Talent" in 2008, returns to First Night, taking the Main Stage at 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. to lead the countdowns to both fireworks displays, the first at 9 p.m. for the young and young at heart, and the grand finale at midnight.

Outside, the district will be enveloped with special effect lighting and lively street performers. In Strauss Park, located at Grand and Washington, visitors can make wishes for the New Year and burn regrets from the past.

Wishes will take the shape of “cake sprinkles,” decorating a giant, artificial 20th birthday cake built

just for First Night.

And for those who like to pair dinner with New Year’s Eve, First Night offers two food trucks, Papa Tom’s Gateway Dog Truck and Guerrilla Street Food, as well as warm refreshments from the First Night coffee shop set up inside Grand Center Arts Academy and the Kranzberg Theatre and hot chocolate served from the Design Deli’s converted fire engine truck on the street. The burgeoning Grand Center restaurant scene also offers plenty of new and old favorites, several of which are conveniently located right on the festival footprint.

Admission buttons to First Night - St. Louis are $5 for children and $10 for adults. Several area businesses have partnered with First Night to offer buttons at a preevent price of $4 for children and $8 for adults. Children 5 and younger are free.

Community partners include: all area Dierbergs, select Schnucks locations, Left Bank Books, Subterranean Books, Dunaway News, Euclid Records, Vintage Vinyl, Park Avenue Coffee, Pudd’nhead Books, The Book House, and Main Street Books in St. Charles. For more program information, visit www.firstnightstl. org or www.grandcenter.org.

Dining Delights Main course sets holiday meals apart

By ALISON LADMAN Associated Press A rib roast is a classy addition to your holiday table. Served alongside roasted potatoes and vegetables, it is hearty, homey and elegant.

For this recipe we used a bonein rib-eye, a beautifully marbled, flavorful cut of beef. And since the meat itself is so delicious, we kept the seasonings classic and basic, serving a merlot gravy alongside the roast.

If you can’t find a rib roast with the bone, use a rib-eye roast (the same cut but without the bone). Keep in mind that the roasting time will be slightly shorter.

RIB ROAST WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES AND SHALLOTMERLOT GRAVY Before starting the recipe, let the rib roast come to room temperature for 1 hour.

Start to finish: 3 hours Servings: 24 For the roast: 4 medium yellow onions, quartered 4 large carrots, cut into large pieces 4 stalks celery, cut into large pieces 1 head garlic, broken into cloves and peeled 4 sprigs fresh thyme 4 sprigs fresh rosemary 12- to 14-pound bone-in rib roast Salt and ground black pepper For the roasted root vegetables: 2 pounds carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 pounds parsnips, cut into 1/2inch pieces 2 pounds beets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary For the shallot-merlot gravy: 1 cup merlot wine 2 shallots, finely diced 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme 3 cups beef broth, divided 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Salt and ground black pepper Heat the oven to 475 F. To prepare the roast, in a large roasting pan, arrange the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, thyme and rosemary in an even layer.

Season the rib roast all over with salt and black pepper. Place the roast on top of the vegetables in the roasting pan. Roast for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 F. Roast for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, or until the roast reads 130 F at the center for medium or 120 F for medium-rare.

Transfer the roast to a serving platter and cover with foil and several layers of kitchen towels. Reserve the roasting pan without cleaning or emptying it.

While the roast cooks, prepare the roasted vegetables. In a large bowl, toss the carrots, parsnips, beets and potatoes with the oil, salt, pepper and rosemary. Spread evenly on 2 large rimmed baking sheets. When the roast comes out of the oven, raise the temperature to 400 F. Roast the vegetables, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes, or until they are tender and browned.

To make the gravy, after removing the roast from the pan, place the roasting pan on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add the wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Using a slotted spoon, remove and discard any solids from the pan. Add the shallots, thyme, and 2 cups of the beef broth. Bring to a simmer and

cook for 3 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup beef broth and the flour. While stirring continuously, add this mixture to the roasting pan.

Continue to cook while stirring for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve the roasted vegetables and gravy alongside the roast.

••• Feeding a crowd this New Year’s Eve? Consider offering something that is richly savory, but won’t weigh down the party.

We started with a beautiful side of salmon, roasted it with butter and garlic, then dressed it with a warm lentil salad spiked with citrus and pomegranate.

ROASTED SALMON WITH WARM LENTIL SALAD Start to finish: 45 minutes Servings: 10 2 cups green lentils 4-pound side of salmon, skin on 1 clove garlic, finely minced 2 tablespoons butter Salt and ground black pepper Zest and juice of 1 lemon Segments of 3 oranges Seeds of 1/2 pomegranate 1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Splash of hot sauce 8-ounce tub creme fraiche Juice of 1 orange Heat the oven to 400 F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lentils and boil for 12 to 15 minutes, or until al dente.

Drain well and set aside.

While the lentils cook, prepare the salmon. Place the salmon, skin down, on the prepared baking sheet. Rub with the garlic. Place dots of butter all over the surface of the salmon, then sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Bake for 15 minutes, or until just the center is slightly translucent.

While the salmon roasts, prepare the lentil salad. In a medium bowl, gently mix together the cooked lentils, lemon zest and juice, the orange segments, pomegranate seeds, coriander, cilantro and hot sauce. Season with salt and black pepper.

In a small bowl, stir together the creme fraiche and orange juice.

To serve, place the salmon on a large platter, arrange the lentil salad around the salmon. Drizzle with the creme fraiche sauce.

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2 BR LOFT, newly remodeled: Set, NEW, in the plastic, $200 3 Bdrm house, $900/mo. Living DW, micro, stove, frig, garbge (618) 772-2710 Can Deliver rm, Kitchen, 1 BA, fencd back- disp, w/d hkup. New kit/ba/wi/dr Chest of drawers $30. Call 618- yd, near Nelson School, Edw., 2 $715 incl wt/sw/tr 618/593-0173 656-2072. mi. to SIUE. Call 314-971-5766 2 BR, 1.5 BA, Edw./Glen Cbn., 3 BR 2 BA home., Edw: reno- near SIU: W/D hookups, off-st. vated interior, new kit., 2-car pkng. $710 up to $745. 692Appliances 418 gar., bike trail access. $1,300/ 6366. HSI Management Group mo. No smoking. (618)520-9541 2 BR, 1.5 BA: 1-car gar., 1-story.

GREAT USED APPLIANCES: 3 BR/1BA: Cute home, quiet 25 Pearl Ct., Pontoon Beach 4200 Hwy. 111, Pontoon Beach street, remodeled; all applncs. (behind GC Credit Union Bank.

618-931-9850.

413 Sanner, Edw. $725/mth. Ideal for seniors.

No pets.

Large Selection — Warranty Available now. 618/210-7966 $550 + dep. 377-8834

3—FUR JACKETS: (1)Mink; (1)Silver Fox; (1)Broadcloth Lamb with Mink collar.

Excellent condition. Professionally cared for. Must see to appreciate. 558-0523.

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2-Old Style 6 pane wood windows, 27x34(excellent condition) $54. 488-3384.

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Mobile Homes For Rent

715

2 Bedroom 1 bath trailer in Glen Carbon on wooded lot. $525/month. Agent owned.

Call Rose at 580-6956.

3Bdr 1.5ba $600/mo incl W/T/S. 1st & last mo, will work w/dep No pets. 618-780-3937.

Commercial Space For Rent 720 FOR LEASE OR SALE Retail/commercial bldg.

4500 sq ft with parking lot 500 N. Main, Edw. 692-4144

Office Space For Rent

725

800 Sq. Ft. office or store space, newly remodelec, across street from McDonalds, 1719C Troy Rd., Edw. 618/977-9459

2BR TOWNHOMES, Edw. 1.5 BA, w/d hook up, all kit appliances. Office space for lease at IL 157 No pets. $800 w/gar;$750 w/out and Center Grove Road, up to 3200sf, $2300/mth. 656-1824 gar,. 618/659-2188; 978-2867 Apts, Duplexes, & Homes meyerproperties.com Visit our website 3 BR 1.5 BA Duplex, nice neighwww.glsrent.com 656-2230 borhood, 638 Harvard, E’ville Available 1/5! 3 BR, 1 BA, fin. No pets. $875 Mo. includes bsmt w/bar, W/D, all appliances water/trash 618-946-9719. furnished, good size yard, in a 3 BR DUPLEXE, Montclaire good Edw. neighborhood. area: 1car garage. $950/mo. $1,000/month. Flexible lease. 618-541-5831or 618-558-5058. Homes 618/656-2449, 618/410-3694 805 ALL NEW INTERIOR!! 2BR apt: grt For Sale Maryville location near SIU; Apts/Duplexes w/s/t. $525/mo,. Agent owned. Enjoy wiser home buying with an agency exclusively for buyFor Rent 710 618-977-7657. ers! New and enlarged web 1 excellent 3BR, 1200 sq.ft. TH: Glen Carbon: 2 BR, loft family sites and “Walk Score” a new Collinsville, near 157/70; 12 room, off-street parking, W/D community analysis tool are at W/S/T, lawn www.EdwardsvilleHomes.com min. to SIUE, FP, DW, W/D, ceil- hookup. $650 incl care. No pets. 618/344-1838.

Home Buyers Relocation Sering fans, cable, sound walls, offst. prkng. Sm pets OK, yr. lse. Immediate Occupancy: 2 vices! In our 21st year, always, $780/mo. 618/345-9610 give Bedroom Apt., 50 Devon Court, only on the buyers side. 6620 Grove Road, AM/PM phone.

Edw.: 5 minutes to SIUE. W/S/T Center Edwardsville; 618-656-5588 paid.

618/656-7337 or 791-9062 2 BR townhouses, 15 min to

FREE 6.5ft deluxe Norway Pine SIUE very clean. $650 incl w/s/t Christmas tree. 656-9077. & w.d. On-site mgr/maint. No KENMORE white dishwasher, pets, no smoking 618.931.4700 works great $75. Call 618-2881 BDR loft apt. CREDIT 5515.

CHECK. No pets, no smoking RCA 19” TV, audio/cable inputs, $585mo. $585dep. 656-8953. remote/manual. Works good 1 BR apt.,on Main St, Edw. $28. 402-4120. across from courthouse; off-st.

Three 2 YO LCD TVs $300. For parking. w/s/t incld $550/mo+ details call 656-8744. dep. refrncs reqd 217-851-1398

Large 2 BR 1/2BA 1400sf, quiet duplex in Worden near Edw. w/lrg yard, garage, deck & appliances $635/mo. (618)407-0482

Lots For Sale

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1.1 acre flat lot for sale: Mary Move in Special Drivein Edw. $52K OBO. Call 1st Month 1/2 off 2 BR, 1.5 Bath Glen Carbon 580-6052 Cottonwood Sub., w/d hookups, TH, Newly Renovated, Acreage $675 (618)346-7878 For Sale 825 www.osbornproperties.com NICE 2 bedroom apt, large rooms, walkin closet, coin-op laundry. 10 minutes to SIUE. $525/mo. 618-806-0220.

House & 40 ac., Alhambra,IL: 18 ac. tillable; 3BR, 2BA, full brick, w/o bsmt, 2-car attchd gar Price Reduced!! 618-887-4579

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