122916 Edge of the Weekend by EDWARDSVILLE PUBLISHING

December 29, 2016

The eagles return page 3

Monster Jam 2017 page 4

You Gotta Eat page 22

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What’s Happening

Eagles return

Friday December 30_____

Programs planned in Alton.

4 Monster Jam 2017 It's going to get loud in St. Louis.

13 "Rogue One"

A great science fiction film.

14 Getting an overhaul Exhibit at Chicago's MSI updated

15 Under Missouri

Ozark area has numerous caves.

18 Dancing by the Stars

Derek and Julianne Hough to appear at the Fox.

22 You Gotta Eat

Taylor's Mexican Chili Parlor in Carlinville.

• Santa's Express Train Ride, Union Station, St. Louis • Six Flags St. Louis Holiday in the Park, Six Flags, St. Louis • Gardenland Express Holiday Flower & Train Show, Missouri Botanical Garden • Winterfest at the Arch, Luther Ely Smith Square, St. Louis • Garden Glow 2016, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • Quintron and Miss Pussycat, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. • El Monstero – The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Instajamm, feat. A-Game, Bo Dean, MBZ, De@N, HLC, and more, Cicero's, University City, 8:00 p.m. • Good 4 the Soul, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m • The Book of Moron, Playhouse @ Westport, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. • Kramer Marionette TheatreL The Night the Toys Came to Life, Kramer Mariennette Theatre, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Runs until December 31, 2016 • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International

Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until January 22, 2017 • Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. • The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. • 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 • Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. • The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 • New Media Ser ies: Dar a Birnbaum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017

Saturday December 31_____ • 2017 NHL Winter Classic Alumni Game, Busch Stadium, St. Louis, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Santa's Express Train Ride, Union Station, St. Louis • Six Flags St. Louis Holiday in the Park, Six Flags, St. Louis • Gardenland Express Holiday Flower & Train Show, Missouri Botanical Garden • Winterfest at the Arch, Luther Ely Smith Square, St. Louis • Garden Glow 2016, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis Zoo, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • NYE Live! St. Louis 2017, Ball Park Village, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. • New Year's Eve Comedy Jam, Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. • New Year's Eve Riverboat Cruise, Gateway Arch Riverboats, St. Louis, 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. • Kid Rock New Year's Eve Bash, Scottrade Center, St. Louis • El Monstero – The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. • Nye w/Superjam, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. • Mark Klose's “Classic” Rockin New Year's Eve, w/The Dave Glover Show, FM 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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People The Eagles are arriving in Alton Activities scheduled to begin Jan. 7 For The Edge All eyes are on the sky as the Alton region prepares for the annual winter migration of the American Bald Eagle. Every January, experts anticipate as many as 1,000 bald eagles will migrate to the area reclaiming their winter nests along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway. To celebrate the return of this majestic bird, The Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Center along with the Audubon Center at Riverlands will host the AltonAudubon Eagle Festival, Saturday, Jan. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free family-friendly activities, eagle watching shuttle tours and a live American Bald Eagle will be on hand at the Alton Visitors Center, 200 Piasa St. The Audubon Center at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton will feature live regional birds of prey and offer additional activities suitable for the entire family. Start your day of eagle activities in downtown Alton by watching ice carvers create an eagle from a frozen block of ice. Then take part in the always popular ice cube crush giveaway where every participant is a winner when they choose an ice cube, which will feature a special offer from a regional business. Or take a chance to win a prize on a new wheel spin game or the ever-popular Plinko game. These prizes can include discounts on merchandise or food or free gifts and gift certificates to area businesses. Liberty Bank will also take part in the kick-off event by sponsoring the Ice Putt Putt contest for visitors. The bank’s mascot, Sam the Eagle, will also be hand to greet visitors to downtown Alton. And, of course, there will be the star of the show: a live eagle meet and greet featuring an eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary at the Alton Visitors Center. All of these activities are free. Additionally,

the CVB will offer Eagle Watching Shuttle Tours which will provide visitors with a guided first-hand look at several eagle watching hot spots in the region. All shuttles leave from the Audubon Center at Riverlands. The shuttles will be provided by Argosy Casino Alton. The cost for these 45-minute tours is $5 per person and reservations may be made in advance at www. visitalton.com/shuttle. Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and the last Eagle Watching Shuttle Tour will depart at

1:30 p.m. At the Audubon Center, located across the Mississippi River, visitors can enjoy the view of the mighty river and its abundant wildlife from the comfort of the state-of-the-art Visitors Center. Multiple spotting scopes are available for use and everyone will be able to have an up-close and personal look at the area’s Birds of Prey presented by TreeHouse Wildlife Center. Representatives of area attractions and conservation organizations will

also be at the center hosting familyfriendly activities. Chances are visitors will get to see the hundreds of Trumpeter Swans who make the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary their winter home. All activities at the Audubon Center are free. The weekend also kicks off the annual Alton Eagle Watcher T-Shirt Giveaway, which is open to eagle watchers of all ages. This giveaway encourages visitors to stop by the various Eagle Watching Hot Spots. Visitors who go to five of the ten hot spots (Pere Marquette State Park, Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, Alton Visitor Center, Audubon Center at Riverlands, National Great Rivers Museum, Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower, Tr e e H o u s e Wi l d l i f e C e n t e r, Lewis & Clark State Historic Site, Columbia Bottom Conservation Area or the Grafton Visitor Center) listed and have their card initialed by a representative of that site will receive a free eagle t-shirt by returning a completed card to the Alton Visitors Center while supplies last. The contest is sponsored in part by Alton Memorial Hospital and Phillips 66. For more information on this contest go to www.VisitAlton.com/EagleWatcher. Every day visitors can travel along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway to visit the “Eagle Watching Hot Spots” featured in the 2017 Eagle Watcher’s Guide. Again this year, the Alton Eagle Watching App will guide visitors during their eagle watching adventure. The free app, available for iPhone and Android, will lead visitors to the eagle watching hot spots, provide information on upcoming events and festivals, allow visitors to share their eagle photos, offer deals from restaurants and shops, as well as a list the shops, restaurants, attractions and lodging found along

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the byway. Annually, the opportunities for eagle watching continue to grow in the Alton region. Visitors can head out to view the eagles on their own, or they can take part in some of the traditional eagle watching events in the region, including eagle meet & greets, eagle watching tours and live bird demonstrations. Events take place nearly every weekend and throughout the week, from January through March. Plus, most of the events in the region are free of charge. A full list of events can be found online at www.VisitAlton. com/Seasons/Eagle and in the Eagle Watcher’s Guide. For visitors who would like to make eagle watching a winter getaway, there are numerous eagle packages and specials available at hotels and bed & breakfast inns in Alton, Grafton and Elsah. Alton is the place to be for the best eagle events and the largest concentration of American Bald Eagles in the state of Illinois. For the latest eagle watching updates or to receive your free Eagle Watcher ’s Guide, call 1-800-ALTON-IL or go to www. VisitAlton.com.

Above, an eagle is released from the Audubon Center. At left, an eagle on ice. Top photo Marci WintersMcLaughlin. Bottom photo for The Edge.

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Higher Education competes in a previous Monster Jam.

The Dome at the America's Center will be LOUD on Feb. 4 For The Edge

eld Entertainment Inc. announces that tickets are now on sale in St. Louis and more than 90 cities across the U.S. and Canada for Monster Jam 2017! The new season will be an actionpacked motorsports entertainment experience that delivers edge-of-your seat excitement and is affordable for the entire family. All Monster Jam competitors are challenged with new and complex track designs testing each athletes' driving ability to deliver more jaw-dropping live motorsports action than ever before! Monster Jam will rock The Dome at America's Center in St. Louis on February 4, 2017. The gates open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m. A Pit Party will take place from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets begin at $20 and are available at Ticketmaster.com. Total Access Pass Avoid the lines, skip the crowds and enjoy VIP access with the Total Access Pass for Monster Jam! A VERY limited number of tickets are set aside for the BIGGEST Monster Jam fans, so make sure to purchase NOW! Each Total Access Pass includes: -One (1) event ticket to the Feb. 4th 7:00 p.m. event in the best seats in the house. -Exclusive access

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to the Monster Jam trucks and drivers with a private meet and greet from 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. - Total Access Pass also allows you to stay for the general public Pit Party from 2:30pm-5:30pm. Everything will be yours when you arrive at Monster Jam. Quantities are limited. Don't miss out -- these will go fast! "Monster Jam 2017 is where motorsports a n d e n t e r t a i n m e n t c o l l i d e t o c re a t e a spontaneous, adrenaline charged entertainment event for the entire family. Feld Entertainment is excited to bring the fans new and expanded Monster Jam tours including the world-class Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series and the fiercely competitive Monster Jam Triple Threat Series presented by AMSOIL," says Juliette Feld, COO of Feld Entertainment. "Fan will witness the unexpected and unforgettable as the mental and physical skill and stamina of each competitor will be put to the test in ultimate championship racing and gravitydefying freestyle competitions." New to the 2017 season is the expansion of the widely popular Monster Jam FS1 Championship Seriesto include an East and a West series. Intense battles are sure to ensue between, 28 of the greatest Monster Jam competitors including Monster Jam World Champions Tom Meents, Morgan Kane, Adam Anderson, Jim Koehler, Jim Creten and some of the best up-and-coming drivers like Coty Saucier, Brianna Mahon and U.S. Army Veteran Tony Ochs. These competitors are

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prepared to give it their all and accumulate the most points throughout the Monster Jam FS1 Championship Series to win not only their respective series but the two highly coveted automatic bid for the 2017 Monster Jam World Finals. The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series presented by AMSOIL takes the skills of Monster Jam competitors to a whole new level of athletic endurance with the survival of the fittest. The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series can only be seen in select cities across the country and features the most versatile athletes of Monster Jam. Fans of all ages will enjoy witnessing each competitor drive three customized high-powered vehicles: Monster Jam Speedsters, Monster Jam ATVs and the famous Monster Jam trucks to face off in battles of strength, ability and perseverance for the ultimate championship and a spot at Monster Jam World Finals. In 2017 Monster Jam stadium and arena events will bring more unbelievable Monster Jam thrills to fans by challenging the most renowned Monster Jam competitors in its 25-year history. Only those Monster Jam competitors highly proficient in scaling their extraordinary driving skills will push the limits and optimize all types of racing and obstacle courses in venues across the country. Monster Jam competitors are trained at Monster Jam University in mastering the skills of driving Monster Jam trucks. Approximately 12 feet highand about 12 feet wide, Monster Jam trucks are custom-

designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 10,000 pounds. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, Monster Jam trucks generate 1500 to 2000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Monster Jam trucks can fly up to 125 to 130 feet in distance and up to 35 feet in the air. For more information on Monster Jam in St. Louis, please log onto www.MonsterJam. com or follow us via our social channels below: F a c e b o o k : w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / MonsterJam Twitter: www.twitter.com/MonsterJam I n s t a g r a m : w w w. i n s t a g r a m . c o m / MonsterJamLive Yo u Tu b e : w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / MonsterJamLive About Feld Entertainment Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment's productions have appeared in more than 75 countries and on six continents to date and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & BaileyÂŽ, Monster JamÂŽ, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Disney On Ice, Disney Live! and Marvel Universe LIVE! More information about Feld Entertainment is available online at www.feldentertainment.com.

People People planner Muny announces 2017 schedule

The Muny announced its 2017 summer season, the 99th summer season in Forest Park. The exciting, bold line-up includes 2 Muny premieres, a revised version of rarely produced The Unsinkable Molly Brown, the comedic masterpiece A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and the return of two all-time Muny favorites A Chorus Line and Jesus Christ Superstar. The seven shows are: Jesus Christ Superstar (June 12 – 18), Disney’s The Little Mermaid (June 20 – 29), A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (July 5 –11), All Shook Up (July 13 –19), The Unsinkable Molly Brown (July 21 –27), A Chorus Line (July 29 – August 4), and Newsies (August 7 –13). Season ticket holders will receive their renewal notices the first week of December. New season tickets will be available beginning Monday, March 6, 2017, at the Muny box office in Forest Park. Gift card holders will have advanced access to season tickets beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Single tickets will go on sale beginning Monday, May 8, 2017. For more information, visit muny.org. “With the top five requested shows from our audience survey all included in the 2017 lineup, this year, more than ever, we have the exciting opportunity to offer our audience a season that is exactly what they asked for,” said Muny president and CEO Denny Reagan. “Our 99th season combines Muny classics and the premieres of popular new titles for what I’m sure will be an unforgettable summer at The Muny.” “Last summer the Muny audience gave us such energy and joy -- it was a truly exhilarating and gratifying summer,” said Muny Artistic Producer and Executive Director Mike Isaacson. “With this incredible line-up, we’re inspired to do it again in our 99th season. This is a challenging, vibrant, bold line-up, with seven shows of terrific variety, and wonderful stories and gorgeous music. We can’t wait!” World Wide Technology (WWT) and The Steward Family Foundation have once again made a leadership gift to continue as the Muny’s 2017 Season Presenting Sponsor. They became the first overall season sponsor in the history of The Muny in 2014 and continue that role through 2017. “Both WWT and The Steward Family Foundation are committed to The Muny and to making exceptional musical theatre accessible to everyone,” said David Steward, chairman and founder of WWT. “This year’s season promises to be spectacular and will showcase how much the performing arts enrich our community.” For preferred seating with new season tickets, purchase a Muny Season Ticket Gift Card, available now. Gift card holders will be able to call or visit the box office b e g i n n i n g We d n e s d a y, M a rc h 1, 2017, to select their season tickets before they go on sale to the general public. For more information, visit muny.org or call (314) 361-1900. The Muny’s mission is to enrich lives by producing exceptional musical theatre, accessible to all, while continuing its remarkable tradition in Forest Park. As the nation’s largest outdoor musical theatre, we produce seven world-

class musicals each year and welcome over 350,000 theatregoers over our nine-week season. Now celebrating 99 seasons in St. Louis, The Muny remains one of the premier institutions in musical theatre. For more information about The Muny, visit muny.org.

Wash U. to host Great Artists Series

Yefim Bronfman is “a fearless pianist for whom no score is too demanding” (Wall Street Journal). Nathan Gunn is a baritone “with unmistakable star power” (Opera News). Pianist Jonathan Biss “radiates a confidence solidly based on prodigious technique” (Washington Post). N e x t y e a r, Wa s h i n g t o n University in St. Louis will welcome three of the brightest stars in the classical firmament to the 560 Music Center as part of its new Great Artist Series. Presented by the Department of Music in Arts & Sciences, the Great Artist Series aims to fill a gap in St. Louis’ otherwise exceptional classical programming. “ N o o t h e r v e n u e o r g ro u p regularly hosts high profile solo recitals,” said Todd Decker, chair of music. “An entire repertory of classical music is simply missing from the live music scene. We want our students, especially those studying piano, to have access to recitals at the same high level they do for symphonic, chamber and choral music. “The Great Artist Series will offer something unique to the u n i v e r s i t y a n d t o t h e l a rg e r community,” Decker added. “Our goal is for live classical music to be an integral — indeed

essential — part of student life, as well as a lifelong habit that continues beyond the college years.” Schedule T h e Wa s h i n g t o n U n i v e r s i t y Great Artist Series will begin Feb. 9, 2017, with Jonathan Biss performing music of Robert Schumann, György Kurtág, Frédéric Chopin and Johannes Brahms. The series will continue April 23 with Yefim Bronfman performing music of Béla Bartók, Schumann, Claude Debussy and Igor Stravinsky. Nathan Gunn will conclude the series May 5 with music of Schumann, Samuel Barber, Franz Schubert, Hugo Wolf and Charles Ives. Jonathan Biss Known for virtuosic energy and control, Biss has drawn worldwide praise for the “balance between clarity and wildness” (Kansas City Star) that he brings to both classic and contemporary works. His numerous albums include several recordings of Schumann as well as two short Kurtág pieces, included on “Piano Sonatas” (2009), which NPR Music named one of its best albums of the year. A p r o l i f i c w r i t e r, B i s s i s author of the best-selling ebook “Beethoven’s Shadow” (2011) and “A Pianist Under the Influence” (2012), a tribute to Schumann. His online course “Exploring Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas” has reached more than 100,000 people in more than 160 countries. Yefim Bronfman One of today’s most “incisive and exhilarating” (Chicago Tribune) pianists, Bronfman is renowned for his commanding technique and exceptional lyrical g i f t s . H e h a s a p p e a re d w i t h

leading orchestras and given solo recitals in major halls around the world, including his acclaimed debuts at Carnegie Hall in 1989 and Avery Fisher Hall in 1993. Widely praised for his solo, chamber and orchestral recordings, Bronfman is a three-time Grammy nominee and winner, in 1997, for his recording of the three Bartók Piano Concerti, with Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Other honors include the 1991 Avery Fisher Prize, one of the highest honors given to an American instrumentalist. Nathan Gunn Following his breakout performance in Opera Theatre of St. Louis’ 2002 production of Amb roise Thomas’ “H amlet ,” Gunn has emerged as a much sought-after baritone, praised by Opera News for his impressive arsenal of “robust legato climaxes, snarly macho lower notes and beautiful, floating upper tones.” A frequent recitalist and distinguished concert performer, Gunn has appeared at major opera houses around the world. His recordings include the title role in the Grammy-winning “Billy Budd” (2008) with Daniel Harding and the London Symphony Orchestra; t h e f i r s t c o m p l e t e re c o rd i n g of Rogers & Hammerstein’s “Allegro” (2009); and the Grammy-nominated “Peter Grimes” (2004) with Sir Colin Davis and London Symphony Orchestra. Tickets Subscriptions to all three recitals a re $ 9 0 a n d i n c l u d e p re m i e r reserved seating, post-concert receptions with the artists (when available), and all ticketing fees. Subscriptions go on sale at 11a.m. Sunday, June 5.

Single tickets are $35, or $32 for seniors and Washington University faculty and staff, and $15 for students and children. Single tickets go on sale Sept. 1. All three performances take place in the E. Desmond Lee Concert Hall of the 560 Music Center, located at 560 Trinity Ave., at the intersection with Delmar Boulevard. Tickets are available through the Edison Theater Box Office, 314935-6543, or at edison.wustl.edu. For more information, call 314935-5566 or email daniels@wustl. edu.

MSCC plans trip to New Orleans/cruise to Mexico

Main Street Community Center is pleased to announce a motor coach trip to New Orleans, LA with a 4-night Carnival cruise to Mexico. The tour includes motor coach transportation, 7 nights lodging with breakfast each day including 4 nights in balcony rooms on the C a r n i v a l Tr i u m p h . T h e t r i p includes 16 meals including a New Orleans style dinner at Court of Two Sisters, a guided tour of New Orleans, a 4-night cruise with a stop in Cozumel, Mexico, and an en route stay at the Gold Strike Hotel and Casino with $15 FREE play. Price is $1450/person for double occupancy. Single rates available. Limited registration. The Center is offering an EARLY BIRD special: $25 per person discount if registered by 1/25/17 plus a $25 per person discount for Friends Discount members. Interested parties should contact the Community Center: info@mainstcc.org or (618) 656-0300.

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People People planner Alton Brown to appear at The Fox

Television personality, author and Food Network star Alton Brown has announced “Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science” (www.altonbrownlive.com) will visit an additional 40 cities in 2017 including St. Louis’ Fabulous Fox Theatre on Sunday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Later this year during Thanksgiving week, Brown will make his Broadway debut for eight performances at the Barrymore Theatre. Brown created a new form of entertainment – the live culinary variety show – with his “Edible Inevitable Tour”, which played in over 100 cities with more than 150,000 fans in attendance. The first leg of Eat Your Science sold 100,000 tickets in the 40 cities Brown visited. Tickets are $60, $50, $40 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Brown says fans can expect “all-new everything including songs, new comedy, new puppets, and bigger and better potentially dangerous food demonstrations.” Critics and fans have raved about the interactive components of Brown’s shows. He promises “plenty of new therapy inducing opportunities during our audience participation segments. I don’t want to give too much away, but this time we’re going to play a little game.” Brown has a knack for mixing together science, music and food into two hours of pure entertainment. “Plus, you’ll see things I’ve never been allowed to do on TV.” Brown, author of the James Beard award winning “I’m Just Here for the Food” and New York Times bestselling sequence “Good Eats,” is releasing his new cookbook through Ballantine Books (an imprint of Random House) on September 27 and it is available for preorder now. “Alton Brown: EveryDayCook”, or EDC as Brown calls it, is a collection of more than 100 personal recipes as well as a pinch of science and history. He has hosted numerous series including “Cutthroat Kitchen,” “Camp Cutthroat” and “Iron Chef America” and created, produced and hosted the Peabody award winning series “Good Eats” for 13 years on Food Network; Good Eats can still be seen on the Cooking Channel and Netflix. Information about Alton Brown or the Eat Your Science tour can be found on Facebook: /altonbrown; Twitter: @altonbrown; Instagram: @ altonbrown; or use the tour hashtag #AltonBrownLive. Those with an appetite for more Alton Brown can find additional show and ticketing information at www.altonbrownlive.com.

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On Nov. 11, 2016, Route 66 celebrates its 90th anniversary. To mark this milestone, the Missouri History Museum developed Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis, a 6,000-square-foot exhibition that explores the local history of the world-famous highway. Route 66: Main Street through St. Louis is open from June 25 through July 16, 2017. Route 66 touched eight states and connected more than 100 cities from Chicago to Los Angeles. St. Louis was the largest city in between. As the road meandered through the city, it passed by a number of stops that were unique to St. Louis – from popular restaurants to scandalous motes. Route 66: Main Street through St. Louis tells St. Louis' distinctive story on the Mother Road. Visitors will get their kicks learning about the motels, custard stands and tourist traps that could be found along the road as it passed through St. Louis. Route 66 through St. Louis wound its way from the bridges through downtown streets and depending on the year, provided travelers with several options for navigating through the city to the county and west. Locals will recognize some of the iconic places they still visit today such as Ted Drewes, Crown Candy Kitchen, Carl's Drive In and The Chase Hotel. They will also rediscover places that are gone with the passage of time such as the Coral Court Motel, the Parkmoor, the Chain of Rocks Amusement Park and the 66 Park-In Theatre. Artifacts include neon signs like the original sign from the La Casa Grande Motel on Watson, and classic cars including a 1963 Corvette Stingray convertible and a 1957 Airstream Travel Trailer. Route 66 opened on Nov. 11, 1926, as the major highway connecting Chicago and Los Angeles. Route 66 bore the hardships of the Great Depression, taking migrants west to find a new life. It carried military transports through World War II. At its height in the 1950s and '60s, tourists traveled its length to see the sights of the Southwest and California. Route 66 bore witness to the rise of the car culture. It helped create a fascination with drive-in theaters and drive-in restaurants, with motels and cabin courts, with tourist shops and tourist traps. By the 1970s, the interstate system offered a more efficient way to get around the country and rendered Route 66 obsolete. The Mother Road was officially decommissioned in 1985, with many of the states removing the shields before that. Although Route 66 is long gone, relics of it still remain across St. Louis. Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis serves as a vehicle to transport visitors back to a time when car travel was an adventure and mom-and-pop diners and motels ruled the road. Admission is free. The Missouri History Museum is located in Forest Park. For more information, visit www. mohistory.org.

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in June of 2017. To commemorate this historic milestone, the base will host an open house and airshow featuring the U.S. Air Force's Thunderbirds, set for June 10-11, 2017. The land today known as Scott AFB was initially leased in June of 1917, and by September of that year, it was officially established as Scott Field. Scott AFB is the fourth oldest continuously active base in the U.S. Air Force, and the only Air Force base named in honor of an enlisted member, Corporal Frank S. Scott. Scott Field originally served as a pilot training field during World War I and hosted a modified Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny” aircraft used as an air ambulance. By 1921, the mission at the field changed and Scott became a lighter-thanair station hosting balloons and dirigibles. By 1937, the lighter-than-air era ended for the entire Army Air Corps and the War Department intended to move the General H e a d q u a r t e r s A i r F o rc e f ro m Langley Field, Virginia to Scott Field. America’s entry into World War II would change that plan. The Army Chief of Staff changed Scott’s primary mission in 1939 making it a communications training location. Even after the birth of the U.S. Air Force in 1947, Scott AFB would continue as a communications training installation graduating over 150,000 communications operators and maintenance personnel by 1959. By 1964, Scott became responsible for all aeromedical transportation within the U.S, and by 1975, the base was responsible for worldwide patient movement. Throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s, the Scott AFB’s mission continued to evolve and change with the addition of new aircraft and units. Scott’s present flying mission showcases the integration of the Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard components of the U.S. Air Force. The 375th Air Mobility Wing (Active Duty) and the 932d Airlift Wing (Reserve) fly operational support airlift for priority

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SLSO announces Live at Powell Hall series

Tickets go are sale for the St. Louis Symphony’s 2016-2017 Live at Powell Hall concerts. These concerts deliver a wide range of musical entertainment for all audiences. Performances include: Black History Month Celebration February 17, 2017 7:30 PM Join the STL Symphony and the IN UNISON Chorus for this annual concert celebrating AfricanAmerican culture and music with a soulful celebration of music. • Ben Folds Saturday, February 18, 2017, 7:30pm Sunday, February 19, 2017, 7:30pm Top Billboard and folk rock sensation Ben Folds is back by popular demand after a sold-out performance in 2014 performing fan-favorites and orchestral arrangements with the STL Symphony. Hear this one-of-a-kind performance as “…Folds uses the STL Symphony to access his music’s subtleties and nuances” (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) on the Powell Hall stage. • Raiders of the Lost Ark Friday, March 17, 2017, 7:00pm Saturday, March 18, 2017, 7:00pm Sunday, March 19, 2017, 2:00pm The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, archeologist Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before! Filled

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People People planner Collinsville Library plans Star Wars party

The Collinsville Library is having a Star Wars Party! Need to kTnow what happens after the new film “Rogue One”? Join us at the library on Saturday, January 21st at 2pm for a special screening of “Star Wars: A New Hope” and a celebration of all things Star Wars. Use the force in a round of Star Wars Trivia and enjoy free popcorn and light refreshments during the movie. Feel free to come in costume - we would love to see them! No registration is required for this free, all ages event. For more information, please call the Collinsville Memorial Library Center at 618-344-1112 or visit the online event calendar at www.collinsvillelibrary.org The Collinsville Library is located at 408 West Main Street and is operated by the Mississippi Valley.

Laumeier Sculpture Park announces schedule

Laumeier Sculpture Park, located 12580 Rott Road in St. Louis, has announced its upconing schedule. For more information call (314) 615-5278. September 2016–February 2017 Fall & Winter Art Classes & Workshops Laumeier Sculpture Park offers art courses for all ages as multi-day classes and oneday workshops for youth, teens and adults. Art Classes and Workshops provide participants with a focused experience within a particular medium, process or concept. Art Classes a n d Wo r k s h o p s a r e t a u g h t by local, experienced ArtistInstructors and are designed to encourage artistic development and self-expression. Small class sizes provide participants with individual attention; projects are designed to allow participants t h e f re e d o m t o e x p l o re t h e i r own potential and creativity. Art C l a s s e s a n d Wo r k s h o p s m e e t a t L a u m e i e r S c u l p t u re P a r k , 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Call 314.615.5278 or visit www.laumeier.org for more information. September–December 2016 / February–April 2017 Laumeier Teen Program N o w i n i t s s e c o n d y e a r, L a u m e i e r ' s Te e n P r o g r a m is designed to encourage c re a t i v e e x p re s s i o n i n y o u n g adults ages 13 to 19, offering workshops and mentoring to assist teens in preparing wellrou n d e d p o r t f o l i o s . T h e Te e n Program meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month during the school year (September–December and February–April) at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. $60 per month, ages 13 to 19. Call 314.615.5278 or visit w w w. l a u m e i e r. o r g f o r m o r e information. November 5, 2016–January 29, 2017 Exhibition: Mohau Modisakeng Laumeier Sculpture Park presents an indoor exhibition consisting of photographs and videos by South African artist

Mohau Modisakeng in the Whitaker Foundation Gallery at the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center. The Soweto-born, Cape Town-based artist creates lush, elegant photographs and videos that reimagine the black body in contemporary society. Modisakeng is often the actor in his simple performances that express issues of rebirth against the historical trauma of colonization and apartheid. This i s L a u m e i e r ’ s s e c o n d p ro j e c t organized in collaboration with Mark Coetzee, Founding Executive Director & Chief C u r a t o r, Z e i t z M u s e u m o f Contemporary Art Africa, Cape Town, that explores issues of Truth & Reconciliation from two d i s t i n c t l y d i ff e re n t h i s t o r i c a l perspectives. The exhibition runs S a t u rd a y, N o v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 6 – Sunday, January 29, 2017, at the Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free. Call 314.615.5278 or visit w w w. l a u m e i e r. o r g f o r m o r e information. Curated by Marilu Knode; supported by Adrienne D. Davis, Alison and John Ferring, Patricia Smith-Thurman and the D e s L e e C o l l a b o r a t i v e Vi s i o n at the University of MissouriSt. Louis, with assistance from W H AT I F T H E W O R L D G a l l e r y, Cape Town. November 5, 2016–January 29, 2017 2016 Kranzberg Exhibition Series: Alison Ouellette-Kirby & Noah Kirby: Arena Laumeier Sculpture Park presents an outdoor exhibition by local sculptors Alison OuelletteKirby and Noah Kirby at the Amphitheater in the Way Field for the 2016 Kranzberg Exhibition Series. The massive structural installation consists of five sheet-metal megaphones with an interactive audio element. Inspired by their previous Tone Deaf series, the artwork incorporates a mechanism that translates and projects visitors’ voices into harmonic gibberish as a response to the flora and fauna in the Park. The exhibition runs S a t u rd a y, N o v e m b e r 5 , 2 0 1 6 – S u n d a y, J a n u a r y 2 9 , 2 0 1 7 , a t Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free. Call 314.615.5278 or visit w w w. l a u m e i e r. o r g f o r m o r e information. Curated by Dana Turkovic; supported by Nancy and Ken Kranzberg. November 12 Free Coffee & Conversation: Communication with Nature Join 2016 Kranzberg Exhibition Series artists Alison OuelletteKirby and Noah Kirby as they discuss their newest sculpture a t L a u m e i e r, w h i c h e x p l o re s the noise and notions of communication as a response to the flora and fauna at the Park. Laumeier ’s Conversation Series provides informal learning opportunities through discussion about new artworks in the temporary exhibitions or legacy artworks in the Permanent Collection. Conversation Series events encourage participants to share ideas and ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere. Refreshments are provided. Saturday, November 12, at 11:00 a.m. at the outdoor Amphitheater in the Way Field at Laumeier Sculpture Park, 12580 Rott Road, Saint Louis, Missouri. Free, ages

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Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge announces eagle watching events

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge will hold several free eagle watching programs and events for families this winter. Eagle Watching with a Ranger will be held from 9-10 a.m. Dec. 10, Jan. 7, Jan. 14, and Feb. 4. Refuge rangers will lead participants to eagle watching hot spots on Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge. A personal vehicle will be needed. Attendees are reminded to dress for the weather. Open to all ages. Space is limited, call 618-883-2524 to register in advance and receive

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Feb. 10-17. All local photographers are invited to submit two original 8 x 10 photographs of bald eagles taken on Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge or in Calhoun, Jersey and Greene counties. Photos must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 3, to TwoRivers@fws.gov or mail to HC 82 Box 107, Brussels, IL 62013. For more information about these events, call 618-883-2524 or email TwoRivers@fws.gov. T h e U . S . F i s h a n d Wi l d l i f e Service is committed to providing access to these events for all participants. Please direct all requests for sign language interpreting services, close captioning, or other accommodation needs to Cortney Solum at 618-883-2524 or TTY 1-800-526-0844 with your request by close of business no later than five business days before each event.

Music Tuning in Steve Martin, Martin Short coming to The Fox

Longtime comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will be coming to St. Louis for one performance, Thursday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. The show, "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life," includes stand-up, film clips, musical numbers and conversations about their lives in show business. Martin and Short will also be joined by the Grammy-winning Steep Canyon Rangers, the bluegrass band with which Martin frequently performs. The event is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on July 20. Tickets are $253, $203, $128, $98, $78, $58 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office.

Sheldon plans Trivia Night fundraiser

The Friends of The Sheldon present the ninth annual Trivia Night at The Sheldon. Phil Donato, “The Trivia Guy,” will serve as host, with questions covering popular culture, music, movies and more! Participants will have the chance to purchase Mulligans, 50/50 raﬄe tickets and enter mini-games. First and second place winners will receive cash prizes, and a consolation prize will be awarded to the last place team. Admission price includes Urban Chestnut, 4 Hands Brewing Company and Schlafly beer, soft drinks and chips from Billy Goat Chip Company, with a cash bar available. Vito’s Pizzeria and Ristorante will offer pizza and pasta delivery directly to trivia tables, with a portion of sales benefiting The Sheldon. Participants may also bring their own snacks (no outside alcohol, please). Proceeds from the event will benefit Sheldon Educational Programs which introduce more than 25,000 area students annually to jazz, folk, classical, blues, world music, American musical and STEAM curriculum during weekday morning programs. The event is scheduled Friday, February 3, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Louis Spiering Room at The Sheldon. Tickets are $200 per table of 10 or $25 per person. Ticket includes Urban Chestnut, 4 Hands and Schlafly beer, Billy Goat Chips and soft drinks. Tables and tickets on sale now. For reservations, contact Lauren or Rachel at 314-533-9900. Payment required for reservation. For more information, call The Sheldon during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Sheldon to present Dale & Ray

The Sheldon Sessions presents Dale & Ray in the perfect acoustics of the Sheldon Concert Hall. Dale Watson and Ray Benson were meant to sing together. Both hailing from, in and around Texas, Dale and Ray have both individually worked their way through the local honky tonks and beer joints, entertaining the crowds with their own classic

country and western styles. But, they have never recorded a record together until now. They appear at The Sheldon in support of Dale and Ray, to be released in January 2017. The concert is at 8 p.m. on Jan. 18. Tickets are: $35 orch 1, $30 orch 2, $25 balcony. Call MetroTix at 314534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org. Channeling from the likes of Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard, The Louvin Brothers, Buck Owens and Don Rich, Watson and Benson will showcase their own, new original songs like “Bus Breakdown,” “It’s Crying Time Again,” “Dale and Ray,” and “Feeling Haggard,” to covers like “Write Your Own Songs” (Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings) and “I Wish You Knew” (The Louvin Brothers).

Family Arena to host Beach Boys, Temptations

Family Arena to welcome The Beach Boys and The Temptations on their Surf & Soul Tour April 23, 2017. The Beach Boys: Few, if any, acts can match The Beach Boys’ concert presence, spirit and performance. They were center-stage at Live Aid, multiple Farm Aids, the Statue of Liberty’s 100th Anniversary Salute, the Super Bowl and the White House. On one day alone—July 4, 1985—they played to nearly 2 million fans at shows in Philadelphia and Washington, D. C. T h e B e a c h B o y s a re l e d b y Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who along with Jeffrey Foskett, B r i a n E i c h e n b u r g e r, Ti m Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten continue the legacy of the iconic American band. This tour will not feature Brian Wi l s o n , A l J a r d i n e o r D a v i d Marks. The Temptations: For more than fifty years, The Te m p t a t i o n s h a v e p ro s p e re d , propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and soldout performances throughout the world. The history of The Te m p t a t i o n s i s t h e h i s t o r y o f contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing engine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temps began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn’t until 1964 however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the things You Do” turned the guys into stars. An avalanche of hits followed, many of which...”My Girl,” for instance...attained immortality. “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby;,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Beauty Is only Skin Deep,” “I Wish It Would Rain”...the hits kept coming. The current lineup consists of: Otis Williams, Ron Tyson, Terry We e k s , L a r r y B r a g g s , Wi l l i e Greene Jr. Tickets can be purchased at the Family Arena Ticket Office or online at www.metrotix.com. Prices: $125 (Front Floor), $85 (Rear Floor & Lower Level Sidelines), $59.50 (Lower Level End Zone & Upper Level Sidelines), $45 (Upper Level End Zone)

To c h a r g e b y p h o n e c a l l MetroTix at 314-534-1111. For help purchasing accessible seating, please call The Family Arena ADA Hotline at 636-8964234. Please call The Family Arena event hotline at 636-896-4242 for more information, or visit our web site at www.familyarena. com.

Kottke, Williams to team up for an evening at The Sheldon “Shut the Folk Up and Listen” featuring Keller Williams and Leo Kottke will be presented at 8 p.m. on March 9, 2017 at the Sheldon Concert Hall. Tickets are $46 orchestra and $42 balcony and are available at MetroTix at 314-534-1111 or visit TheSheldon.org. Starting in January 2016, K e l l e r Wi l l i a m s s t a r t e d collaboration with Leo Kottke by playing 24 “Shut the Folk Up and Listen” tour dates across the country. For this tour Williams goes back to his roots, and with just an acoustic guitar, shares the stage with one of his musical idols, flat picking six and twelve string guitarist Leo Kottke. This unique evening of music features solo sets by both artists

and spontaneous collaborations between the two. I n Wi l l i a m s ’ w o r d s , “ T h e ‘Shut the Folk Up and Listen To u r ’ i s a n i n t e re s t i n g n i g h t a t t h e t h e a t e r. I t s t a r t s w i t h one of my acoustic heroes, Leo Kottke. Playing his signature 6 and 12 string Taylor guitars, he effortlessly takes the audience on a journey through his mind by way of his hilarious stories and warm acoustic perfection, just as he has for the past several d e c a d e s . I ’ m h o n o re d t o j o i n him for the last few songs of his set which then leads into a short intermission. After hearing every word and note of Leo’s set through my in-ear monitor system, I then take the stage fully inspired...”

Rain, a tribute to the Beatles, coming to the Fox

Opening on Sunday, March 5, 2017 for a limited engagement at The Fabulous Fox Theatre will be Rain, a tribute to the Beattles. Tickets are $100, $65, $55, $45, $35 and are available online at metrotix.com, by calling 314-5341111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Experience an all new show when the internationallyacclaimed Beatles concert, Rain:

A Tribute to the Beatles, returns t o t h e F a b u l o u s F o x T h e a t re Sunday, March 5 at 7:00 p.m. A s “t h e n ext b est t h ing t o seeing The Beatles!” (Associated Press), Rain performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs that The Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audience. In addition to the updated sets that include brand new LED, High-Definition screens and multimedia content, new songs have also been included with the launch of the 2017 Tour. To g e t h e r l o n g e r t h a n T h e Beatles, Rain has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, notefor-note performance that’s as infectious as it is transporting. From the early hits to later classics (“I Want To Hold Your H a n d , ” “ H a rd D a y ’ s N i g h t , ” “Sgt. Pepper ’s Lonely Hearts Club Band,” “Let It Be,” “Come Together,” “Hey Jude” and more), this adoring tribute will take you back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friend. Like The Beatles, the onstage members of Rain are not o n l y s u p re m e m u s i c i a n s , b u t electrifying performers in their own right.

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Music Music calendar Thursday, Dec. 29

El Monstero – The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. FRESH, Hosted by So'N'So and DJ Smitty, Cicero's, University City, 9:00 p.m. Good 4 the Soul, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m

Friday, Dec. 30

Quintron and Miss Pussycat, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. El Monstero – The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Instajamm, feat. A-Game, Bo Dean, MBZ, De@N, HLC, and more, Cicero's, University City, 8:00 p.m. Good 4 the Soul, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m

Saturday, Dec. 31

Kid Rock New Year's Eve Bash, Scottrade Center, St. Louis El Monstero – The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, The

Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 7:00 p.m. Nye w/Superjam, Blueberry Hill, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Mark Klose's “Classic” Rockin New Year's Eve, w/The Dave Glover Show, FM NewsTalk 97.1, The Jason Nelson Band, The Ready Room, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 4

The Bad Plus, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 5

The Bad Plus, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 6

18andCounting, Black Generation, Mathias and the Pirates, CaveofswordS, Rick Maun, Abnormal, Centipede, The Firebird, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. Reel Big Fish, Anti-Flag, w/Ballyhoo!, Direct Hit!, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:30 p.m.

Jake's Leg, w/Pebble, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:00 p.m. The Rat Fest: Death To 2016, Bruiser Queen, Brother Lee and The Leather Jackals, Old Souls Revival, Rover, The Ready Room, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. The Bad Plus, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 7

Memories of Elvis, feat. Steve Davis and The Midsouth Revival, w/Rivertown Sound and Double Trouble, Thomas Hickey as Buddy Holly, Anna Blair as Patsy Cline, The Pageant, St. Louis, Doors 6:00 p.m. Road to Pointfest 2017 S:2 Rd:2, Pop's, Sauget, Doors 6:30 p.m. Pepperland, Cicero's, University City, Doors 8:30 p.m. The Grooveliner, Southern Exposure, Jackson Howard, The Ready Room, St. Louis, Doors 8:00 p.m. The Bad Plus, Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

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Religion Beliefs aside, Noah's Ark worth seeing By JOSH NOEL Chicago Tribune WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. — I’d been on Noah’s Ark all of 20 minutes when the question that hung over every step was finally put to me: “Do you believe?” It came from a man with a thin beard named Travis, who wore a Captain America T-shirt and had an excitable look in his eye. He was touring the new, five-story Ark Encounter with his wife and daughters after driving three hours from central Indiana. We stood on the ark’s second floor, in front of a display about the Garden of Eden, and Travis had just explained to one of his girls that some people believe the fabled garden still exists somewhere on the planet. Maybe it’s in the Bermuda Triangle, he said. Or near the Euphrates River. Otherwise, it might be suspended somewhere between heaven and Earth. He spoke with such certainty that I interrupted, asking if I’d heard right. Travis said yes and repeated

the story. Then he asked, right there, in front of his girls and Adam and Eve: Do I believe? Travis meant the question in the big way and the little. Did I believe the story of Noah’s Ark? That Adam and Eve had been banished from the Garden of Eden? That it could be in the Bermuda Triangle? That we are descended from an all-powerful, allknowing and mighty God? I offered the most honest, least alienating answer I could: I don’t quite believe. But I don’t exactly not believe. I was glad he’d asked, because I’d wondered the exact same thing about nearly everyone at the 510-foot-long, 51-foot-high, $100 million replica of Noah’s Ark that opened in a rolling Kentucky field in early July. There was the family of five from Columbus, Ohio, in the parking lot, munching snacks in their van after four hours on the ark. After eating, they planned to return for another two or three hours. There were the women leaving the ark as I prepared to board, stuffed bags from the gift

shop dangling from their hands. Woman No. 1: “It’s wonderful.” Woman No. 2: “Incredible.” Woman No. 3: “You’ll love it.” Would I? My skepticism about Noah’s Ark as anything more than a fable for 5-year-olds made me wonder. It also made me wonder if the ark resonated with these people precisely because they did believe that God flooded the world out of wrath after telling Noah to, well, you know the story. Travis seemed satisfied with my answer and told me that he hadn’t heard the voice of God, but that he’d felt it. One of his daughters begged him to keep moving, but he continued that he was violently mugged at 19, was once suicidal to the point of cradling a pistol in his hands on his front porch and unknowingly drove for a week with an owl lodged in the bumper of his truck, which he believed was a sign from above. It was a flurry of talk, and Travis finished by saying, “If you want to know if God is real, ask him.” Instead, I spent the next several hours wandering Ark Encounter,

and the takeaway was simple: You don’t need to believe to enjoy it. A (supposed) life-size replica of Noah’s Ark in an undulating Kentucky field is an undeniable spectacle, and it must be seen to be believed — sort of in the way that Stonehenge, Easter Island or an Ikea must be seen to be believed. Ark Encounter opened to great fanfare, curiosity and protests. (Memo to atheists: Why so angry?) It was built by Answers in Genesis, which describes itself as an “apologetics ministry, dedicated to enabling Christians to defend their faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively.” It also believes that Earth is 6,000 years old and that Adam and Eve co-existed with dinosaurs. Even if you raise an eyebrow at the thought of humans and dinosaurs sharing real estate — plus that thing about a 6,000-yearold Earth — the ark is a clean and welcoming space that’s a marvel of design. It’s clearly profoundly meaningful to those who “believe,” as Travis put it, but to those of us a

little less certain, it can be a fun way to pass a few hours. The ark does a fine job of maintaining its motif across its three floors of displays. Yes, it really does (sort of) look like an ark in there. It’s a vast, open space of blond wood, with long ramps connecting the floors and a clear view to a skylight in the roof. Bathed in yellowish light, it’s quite a handsome ark and, in late July, still had that new ark smell. When Ark Encounter is just a life-size replica of that fable for 5-year-olds, it’s fun. The first steps inside immerse a visitor in the entire premise: Rows of bamboo cages emit chirps, squawks and murmurs from across the animal kingdom, mixed with a recording of the low crash of waves. The rumble is so deep, you feel it in your feet. But at other turns, Ark Encounter takes itself too seriously. Soon after that sense of being on an ark full of animals in a flooded world, we reach cages of life-size beasts. The first is a black bear beside the words, “How did Noah keep the polar bears cool?”

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QuickGlance Movie Reviews

"Miss Sloane"

There's never a hair out of place in "Miss Sloane ," a painstakingly slick political thriller from director John Madden about a brilliant lone wolf lobbyist consumed with the win. It's a wannabe Aaron Sorkin-meets-Shonda Rhimes glimpse into the hollow and cynical world of inside the beltway dealings from first-time screenwriter Jonathan Perera that's never quite snappy, insightful or salacious enough to be as fun or damning as it should be. All the pieces are there, especially in the film's subject — the steely Elizabeth Sloane (Jessica Chastain), a pill-popping master manipulator who is always at the ready with a perfect quip, biblical verse or history lesson for the moment. She's the kind of do-it-all wonder woman who is just as comfortable working a room of scuzzy Washington insiders or pleading the fifth at an intimidating congressional hearing as she is directing a team of spooks to illegally surveil someone with a camera-equipped cockroach. Elizabeth Slone's mantra is that lobbying is all about foresight and making sure you play your trump card after the other guys play theirs. Our first glimpse of her in action shows her willfully neglecting Senate ethics rules by arranging some luxury travel for a congressman and his family to try to sway him on a palm oil tax initiative. She's a mercenary who is out for the win at all costs, and she's the best at it. But she also has principles, and leaves her top firm for the opposition when a powerful gun group asks her to devise messaging to turn women against universal background checks for gun ownership. Her cavalier dismissal of a massive new client for her firm enrages her boss, a scenery chewing Sam Waterston, and makes the audience a little more intrigued about why this woman does what she does. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "language and some sexuality." Running time: 132 minutes. ASSCOATED PRESS RANKING: Two stars out of four.

"Jackie"

History, lately run amok, is ordered with such tidy, forceful finesse by Natalie Portman's Jacqueline Kennedy in in the piercing "Jackie." Summoning a journalist to Hyannis Port in 1963, not long after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, she coolly sets the record for her late husband's legacy, coining "Camelot" and shaping the mythology. Some details that don't fit the narrative she simply crosses out. "I don't smoke," she tells the Life magazine reporter (Billy Crudup), with a cigarette dangling between her fingers. Pablo Larrain's "Jackie," a work of probing intimacy and shattered stereotype, is an electrifyingly fractured portrait of the former First Lady. Gone is the image of the wan, serene Jackie. Here, instead, is a savvy public-relations operator, a steely widow in grief and a woman redefining herself amid tragedy. "I'm his wi--" she begins saying after Dallas. "Whatever I am now." The more complicated view of the mysterious Kennedy is inspired partly by the revelatory private interviews conducted by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. and released in 2011. She was not purely her pillbox-wearing public image, not merely a totem of grace, the candid tapes revealed. Throughout "Jackie," we feel her discomfort at playing a starring role in an American fairy tale turned nightmare. The disharmony, sounded by Mica Levi's knotted, gloomy score, is always there between persona and person. "We're the beautiful people, right?" she sarcastically quips. Exiting Air Force One, she deadpans to her husband (Caspar Phillipson), "I love crowds." In Larrain's hands, Kennedy's pained public performance is a kind of sacrifice. "Jackie" is at once a deconstruction of the Jackie Kennedy fable and a dramatization of its making. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "brief strong violence and some language." RUNNING TIME: 100 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three stars out of four.

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"La La Land"

Musical lovers, take a bow. Your favorite art form is having quite the cultural moment. On Broadway, of course, we've got the "Hamilton" phenomenon, making the stage musical feel more vital and relevant than it has in years. And we have popular live TV revivals like "Grease" and "Hairspray." Now, in time for Christmas, there's the eye-popping, heartlifting "La La Land," which both honors and modernizes the screen musical to such joyful effect that you might find yourself pirouetting home from the multiplex. OK, perhaps we exaggerate. "La La Land," created by the copiously talented writer/director Damien Chazelle and featuring the dream pairing of Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, is not for everyone. Perhaps you don't like music, or singing, or dancing. Or romance, or love, or beautiful people falling in love. Or sunsets, or primary colors, or pastels. Or stories. Or, heck, the movies themselves. If you don't like any of those things, maybe stay home. Otherwise, be prepared: By the end, something will surely have activated those tear ducts. The one complaint I overheard upon leaving the film was: "I didn't have enough Kleenex." The first obvious gift of "La La Land" is its sheer originality. Let's start with the music. Unlike in so many other films, nobody else's hits are used here. The affecting score is by Justin Hurwitz, with lyrics by Benji Pasek and Justin Paul (also getting kudos for Broadway's "Dear Evan Hansen.") Our setting is Los Angeles, and so it begins — as it must — on a jammed freeway. But unlike Michael Douglas in "Falling Down," the drivers here simply brush off their frustrations, exit their cars, and break into song and dance. This virtuoso number, "Another Day of Sun," which was filmed on a freeway interchange with some 100 dancers toiling in sizzling temperatures, establishes Chazelle's high-flying ambitions. It also tells us we'd darned well better be ready for people to break out into song — because that happens in musicals. And it introduces our main characters. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "some language." RUNNING TIME: 128 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Four stars out of four.

"Neruda"

Chilean director Pablo Larrain is on a hero's quest to destroy the conventional biopic it seems. He turned the postassassination days of Jacqueline Kennedy into an atmospheric examination of mythmaking and the public and private self in "Jackie," and in "Neruda ," the story of a poet on the run, into a thrilling meditation on authorship. The stories of both Jackie Kennedy and Pablo Neruda are already compelling on their own, but Larrain manages to go beyond the specifics and get to their essence through powerfully and uniquely cinematic storytelling. Larrain is not interested in dramatizing a Wikipedia page, but getting to the truth in spite of the facts. In this way, even though he explains relatively little, he reveals quite a lot. New York Times Book Review critic Selden Rodman said of Pablo Neruda that "no writer of world renown is perhaps so little known to North Americans." I certainly didn't know anything about the Chilean poet, and that fact is likely inextricably linked with my assessment and enjoyment of the film, but not to its artistic merits, of which there are many. Neruda was and is that rarest of creatures — a popular poet of the people. "This man would pull a piece of paper out of his pocket and 10,000 workers would go silent to hear him recite poetry," says one character in the film. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "sexuality/nudity and some language." RUNNING TIME: 107 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

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"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story "

"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story " seemed suspicious on paper, like any film saddled with the dreaded "spinoff" label. For a while all the odds looked stacked against it too — reshoots, script changes and a director in Gareth Edwards whose last blockbuster "Godzilla" had visual flair but no humanity, not to mention the fact that the film would be asking us to learn a dozen new characters with strange names, none of which were Skywalker or Solo. And of course as with any franchise there's that ever-present knowledge that, in some ways, this is another line-item on a corporate profit sheet. As it turns out, those should-be liabilities were only assets in the end. "Rogue One" is a bold and stirring adventure film that will have both fans and casual observers spellbound. It is easily the most exciting blockbuster in recent memory this side of "Mad Max: Fury Road," and that includes "The Force Awakens," which now looks lazy and bloated with sentimentality and fan service in comparison to the subversive ingenuity of "Rogue One." How refreshing it is to have a truly contained film that doesn't have any objective beyond the story at hand. There is nothing to advance, nothing to tease, no "maybe we'll find answers in the next movie in 2 years" here. It is just allowed to be what it is, which is an intense and visually engrossing powder keg of a film. It's a simple idea, really: Who are the rebels who stole the plans for the Death Star? That pivotal action kicked off the original "Star Wars" and it's pretty inherently dramatic. Loosely, "Rogue One" is rooted around the plight of Jyn Erso, whose father Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen) is a scientist who once worked for the Empire. He gets drawn back in by the ambitious Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn) to help finish the Death Star, leaving Jyn, played by Beau and Dolly Gadsdon as a young girl, and Felicity Jones as an adult, to survive on her own. RATED: PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for "extended sequences of sci-fi violence and action." RUNNING TIME: 133 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: Three and a half stars out of four.

"Office Christmas Party"

Movie-wise, the office Christmas party is the great dismantler of white-collar worker-bee life. Set out the booze, turn down the lights, and suddenly the cubicle walls around staid office life are blown away by heartbreak ("The Apartment") or Hans Gruber ("Die Hard"). ' The only things to burst forth when the egg nog starts flowing in "Office Christmas Party," though, are slow-motion party montages that exist for nothing but the film's trailers, and further reflections on the sad state of the studio comedy. Directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon have assembled many key ingredients to a successful Christmas shindig. A holiday sweater-clad Kate McKinnon (who plays a nervous human resources administrator), alone, should be enough to cater any party. But there's also T.J. Miller, Courtney B. Vance, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park and two "Veep" players, Matt Walsh and Sam Richardson. Who wouldn't want to carol with such a crew? But "Office Christmas Party" and its filmmakers have little feel for how to utilize its funny cast, or for what it wants to unleash. Speck and Gordon, who handsomely set their film in a Chicago high-rise, have a movie with all the trimmings, but none of the jokes. RATED: R by the Motion Picture Association of America for "crude sexual content and language throughout, drug use and graphic nudity. RUNNING TIME: 105 minutes. ASSOCIATED PRESS RANKING: One and a half stars out of four.

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This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Kate McKinnon, Jason Bateman, T.J. Miller and Olivia Munn in a scene from "Office Christmas Party."

"Office Christmas Party" goes out of focus By JAKE COYLE Associated Press Movie-wise, the office Christmas party is the great dismantler of white-collar worker-bee life. Set out the booze, turn down the lights, and suddenly the cubicle walls around staid office life are blown away by heartbreak ("The Apartment") or Hans Gruber ("Die Hard"). ' The only things to burst forth when the egg nog starts flowing in "Office Christmas Party," though, are slow-motion party montages that exist for nothing but the film's trailers, and further reflections on the sad state of the studio comedy. Directors Will Speck and Josh Gordon ("Blades of Glory," ''The Switch") have assembled many key ingredients to a successful

Christmas shindig, or as it's called in the film, a "non-denominational holiday mixer." A holiday sweater-clad Kate McKinnon (who plays a nervous human resources administrator), alone, should be enough to cater any party. But there's also T.J. Miller, Courtney B. Vance, Vanessa Bayer, Randall Park and two "Veep" players, Matt Walsh and Sam Richardson. Who wouldn't want to carol with such a crew? But "Office Christmas Party" and its filmmakers have little feel for how to utilize its funny cast, or for what it wants t o u n l e a s h . S p e c k a n d G o rd o n , w h o handsomely set their film in a Chicago highrise, have a movie with all the trimmings, but none of the jokes. The cast is also titled toward the wrong people. It stars Jason Bateman as an executive

at Zenotek, a computer company that is run by its budget-cutting CEO, Carol Vanstone (Jennifer Aniston). The Bateman-Aniston combo has been trotted out so often in mediocre comedies (including "The Switch") that it has lost whatever appeal is once had. The fresh blood in "Office Christmas Party," though, is Miller, the "Silicon Valley" star. His HBO show is a far more pointed and smarter parody of internet company culture. But in his biggest big-screen role yet, he's lost little of his swagger. Here, he's the head of Zenotek's Chicago branch, a position inherited from his late father. The bigger job went to his sister, Carol, whom he resents for her more corporate management. Given two days to turn the branch's profits around before his sister drastically cuts the

staff, he desperately organizes an extravagant holiday party to court a lucrative client (Vance). The early scenes, pre-romp, are the film's best. Since television has largely given up the workplace sitcom, there's space for a movie to pick up the slack. But "Office Christmas Party," cobbled together by six writers, doesn't have the confidence to build its story through the interplay of its employees, and it soon tires of office politics. As things ramp up, a prostitute (Abbey Lee) and a pimp (Jillian Bell) are brought in, as is a far-fetched plot involving Olivia Munn's inventor. The film seems to be hanging together purely to accommodate enough scenes of "Project X"-style mayhem as the party careens out of control, complete with already stale Uber and 3-D printer gags.

"Rogue One" a great science fiction film By ROBERT GRUBAUGH For The Edge If you've been anywhere near the periphery of movie-going for the last year, you know that December 16th was the release date for one of the most highlyanticipated movies that's ever been. I say this not to overinflate the following review for "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", but to explain its significance in modern cinema. I can be as pretentious as anyone else with my words, but I also have the facts to back them up in this case. "Rogue One" takes the most celebrated and rewarded film franchise in history ("Star Wars") and turns the stories that we all know just enough to make us consider a drastically different (and entertaining) point-of-view. If

George Lucas's saga were paralleled to the Bible, "Rogue One" would be the missing years in the life of Jesus from age twelve until the beginning of his ministry at thirty. Is that too far a stretch for my thesis t o d a y ? F i l l i n g t h e g a p f ro m "Revenge of the Sith" to "A New Hope" by bringing Jesus Christ into the conversation? Now you know the stakes that Disney and Lucasfilm are bringing to the table with their new pet project. To bring my criticism back more to the pedestrian, I shall tell you about Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones, recent Oscar nominee and current "It Girl"), the heroine at the center of this standalone franchise flick, something "Star Wars" is now trying as a way to keep the golden goose laying box office golden eggs. Jyn is the daughter of

Galen Erso (Mads Mikkelsen), an engineer wanted by the Galactic Empire to finish the work he'd begun years before the start of this feature. He assuaged his guilt at inventing the science for a great weapon (a certain planet killer) by abandoning its construction and fleeing with his family to prevent involvement in the end of his galaxy far, far way. He's caught and returned to indentured subservience as Jyn escapes. Years later, she's recruited by the fledgling Rebel Alliance to help them find her father and convince him to assist in destroying his creation. That's it in simplest terms, a movie that is about as straightforward to understand as it will be complicated to insert into a very fluid and expansive franchise. Jyn, a rebellious and

independent character, is resistant at first to helping in a fight that isn't her own. She's equally quick to join forces with Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), a capable Rebel captain, and his wry droid, K2-SO (voiced by sci-fi mainstay Alan Tudyk). They work with various guerilla factions interested in stopping the Empire, but unsure of joining an active rebellion. Forest Whitaker is Saw Gerrera, a grizzled warrior who mentors Jyn and ultimately convinces her that this is a worthy fight. He also introduces her to an asylumseeking pilot (Riz Ahmed) and a blind Jedi monk (Donnie Yen) who travels with his own (mostly u n n e e d e d ) b o d y g u a r d ( We n Jiang). This 'dirty dozen' squad is empowered with righteousness and they need every bit of it to go toe to toe with Orson Krennic

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(Ben Mendelsohn), director of the Death Star project. Other familiar faces frame the story (like Jimmy Smits and James Earl Jones voicing Vader), though some must remain unspoiled for integrity of the first viewing experience. I was most impressed, though, with the small part played by Peter Cushing. That guy looked great, considering he died in 1994. Simply put, "Rogue One" is a great science fiction movie, independent of its status as a "Star Wars" picture. That's a high compliment from me or from anyone. "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" runs 151 minutes and is rated PG-13 for extended sequences of scifi violence and action. I give this film three and a half stars out of four.

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Ships Gallery exhibit gets overhaul For The Edge The Museum of Science and Industry has conserved its historic collection of model ships and renovated the iconic Ships Gallery exhibit. The new Ships Gallery, presented by Captain Dave Truitt, showcases the highlights of ship design and evolution through beautifully detailed model ships. The permanent exhibit will officially reopen to the public on November 10, 2016 after five months of conservation and renovation. MSI has consistently displayed an eclectic ship model collection to its guests since opening in 1933. In January 2015, MSI began plans to completely reinvent the exhibit and conserve all of its delicate model ships. The project kicked off in June 2016, temporarily closing down the gallery. The new Ships Gallery presents 43 exquisitely crafted scale ship models, retelling the ships’ storied backgrounds—from the earliest beginnings to today’s megaships. New features in the Ships Gallery include: • 15 newly-exhibited ships, including 10 custom-made models, specifically created for the exhibition. High-tech racing yachts, modern-day fishing vessels and a cutting-edge scientific research ship are among the new models that guests will enjoy. • Scientifically cleaned and conserved historic ship models by a team of trained conservators from Litas Lipriani. • Four new dioramas, commissioned to show the highlights of shipping history, built by Model Builders, Inc. Scenic artist Sean Murtha created custom backdrop paintings to bring these scenes to life. • The addition of a racing section, including Oracle Team USA’s hightech catamaran from America’s Cup. • Restoration of the hands-

on sailing ship deck, a perennial favorite, to its original beauty. Take the ship’s wheel and bark out pirate’s orders! Exhibit renovation by Ravenswood Studio. • New exhibit storyline and graphics by a dedicated MSI exhibits team. • New energy-efficient LED lighting that protects and beautifully showcases the models • The return of two freshly cleaned antique ships’ figureheads from the 19th century, which welcome guests into the exhibit.

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“Our goal is to inspire each guest by tapping into their curiosity to look closer at the details of these magnificent ships, and learn more about this globally connected system,” said John Llewellyn, Ships project lead at MSI. “The Ships Gallery is a historic favorite of our guests, and this contemporary upgrade will give the next generation the opportunity to appreciate these model ships for many more years to come.” The Ships Gallery provides an unparalleled look into ship

design and evolution. In a new, richly detailed series of dioramas, highlights of nautical history will come to life, from the humble beginnings of maritime trade, all the way to the present day. Guests will learn about shipping and navigation, including advances in early ship design, boating as a sport, ocean liners and how the modern global economy that depends on ships. The Ships Gallery is located on the Lower Level and is included in Museum Entry ($18 for adults, $13

for kids 3-11). For more information, visit msichicago.org. About the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI), one of the largest science museums i n t h e w o r l d , o ff e r s w o r l d class and uniquely interactive experiences that inspire inventive genius and foster curiosity. From groundbreaking and awardwinning exhibits that can’t be found anywhere else, to hands-on opportunities that make you the scientist—a visit to MSI is where fun and learning mix. Through its Center for the Advancement of Science Education (CASE), the Museum offers a variety of student, teacher and family programs that make a difference in communities and contribute to MSI’s larger vision: to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential in science, technology, medicine and engineering. Come visit and find your inspiration! MSI is open 9:30–4 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas day. Extended hours, until 5:30 p.m., are offered during peak periods. The Museum is grateful for the support of its donors and guests, who make its work possible. MSI is also supported in part by the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District. For more information, visit msichicago.org or call (773) 6841414.

Model ships were scientifically cleaned and conserved, above, by a team of trained conservators from Litas Lipriani. The new Ships Gallery includes new custom-built dioramas, setting the scene for each model ship, left. J.B. Spector/Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago.

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Courtesy of the Beenders- Walker Group

Ozark Caverns, above, and Jacob's Cave, below.

Show me the underground

Lake of the Ozarks region dotted with caves For The Edge There are nearly 7,000 registered and mapped caves in Missouri, lending credence to the nickname of the "cave state." The surrounding area of Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks is home to 300 "wild" caves and three spectacular "show" caves, offering intrepid explorers and first-time cavers an entertaining way to learn about geology, hydrology and anthropology while discovering the underground beauty found at the Lake of the Ozarks. The Lake's "show" caves are wild caves that have been "tamed" through tremendous work and e x p e n se . T h e y f e a t u re p a v e d walkways, bridges, hand rails and lights that have been installed for the convenience of viewing nature's subterranean sights safely and with little effort. No special clothing or equipment is necessary to tour these caves. Though, with constant temperatures between 50-60 degrees, depending upon the cave, visitors are encouraged to dress appropriately. Bridal Cave, located near Camdenton, has a history steeped in Native American legend and lore, including a storied wedding within its walls which gives the cave its name. Bridal Cave was formed some 42-46 million years ago and features massive columns, stalagmites, large draperies, a lake whose origins are a mystery and the most onyx formations of any known cave or cavern. And, of course, there's the stalactite adorned Bridal Chapel, where over 3,300 couples from around the world have exchanged

their vows. Glamour magazine recently named Bridal Cave as one of the top-10 "craziest, mostawesome places to get married." Guided tours are available yeararound. For more information on the history of Bridal Cave, wedding arrangements, tour schedules and admission prices, visit www. BridalCave.com. In Jacob's Cave, near Versailles, visitors can see geological evidence of six ice ages and three earthquakes among other natural wonders. Jacob's Cave was the first commercialized cave in the area and opened for tourists in 1932. It is the largest cave in the Lake area and is famous for its depth illusion, reflective pools, prehistoric bones of a mastodon and peccary, as well as the largest geode in the world.

Along the mile-long tour through Jacob's Cave, tourists will see many different formations including massive columns and stalactites, millions of "soda straws," delicate helictites and more. This cave is the only walk-through cave in Missouri that is completely accessible to persons with disabilities. Tours are offered year-around. To learn more about Jacob's Cave, including additional background information a n d t o u r p r i c e s , v i s i t w w w. JacobsCave.com. Hand-held lantern tours are offered at Ozark Caverns, located in Lake of the Ozarks State Park near Linn Creek. Ozark Caverns, which is owned and operated by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, is the most rustic show cave in the Lake

area. Its claim to fame is a large, impressive "Angel Shower," one of only fourteen in the world and the only one in the U.S. available for public viewing. An angel shower is an unusual cave phenomenon made up of a "bathtub" formation beneath a never-ending shower of water that seems to come out of a solid rock ceiling. Along the half-mile round trip through this cave, explorers/visitors will see evidence of early spelunkers, claw marks in the sediment fills left by animals that sought shelter in the cave thousands of years ago and other natural cave formations. To u r s o f O z a r k C a v e r n s a re off ered seasonally, from mid-May through mid-September. Complete details for Ozark Caverns, its tour schedule and admissions prices,

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can be found by going to TinyURL. com/OzarkCaverns. The Lake's unique show caves are all within 30 miles of one another, making it easy to experience them all over a weekend stay. For all the lodging options available at the Lake, including full-service resorts and family-owned resorts, condominiums and vacation homes, bed and breakfasts, hotels and motels, and campgrounds and RV parks click on the "Places to Stay" tab at www.FunLake.com. For more information on the "Best Recreational Lake" in the nation, including year-around attractions, activities and events, as well as dining options, visit the Convention and Visitor Bureau's award-winning website at www. FunLake.com.

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Arts calendar Friday, Dec. 30

The Book of Moron, Playhouse @ Westport, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Kramer Marionette TheatreL The Night the Toys Came to Life, Kramer Mariennette Theatre, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Runs until Dec. 31, 2016 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 22, 2017 Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 Conficts of Interest: Art and War in Modern Japan, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 8, 2017 New Media Series: Dara Birnbaum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Until The Flood: Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. Follies: The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. M a r k B r a d f o rd , C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 31

The Book of Moron, Playhouse @ Westport, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Kramer Marionette TheatreL The Night the Toys Came to Life, Kramer Mariennette Theatre, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 22, 2017 Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 Conficts of Interest: Art and War in Modern Japan, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 8, 2017 New Media Series: Dara Birnbaum, Saint

Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Until The Flood: Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. Follies: The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mark Bradford, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 1

The Book of Moron, Playhouse @ Westport, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 22, 2017 Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 Beauty and the Beast, Touhill Performing Arts Center, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Ugly Duckling, Coca, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Textiles: Politics and Patriotism, Saint Louis

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Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until March 5, 2017 Conficts of Interest: Art and War in Modern Japan, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 8, 2017 New Media Series: Dara Birnbaum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Until The Flood: Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 8:00 p.m.to 11:00 p.m. Follies: The Repertory Theater of St. Louis, Loretto-Hilton Center, St. Louis, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. M a r k B r a d f o rd , C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kings, Queens, and Castles, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Little Black Dress: From Mournin to Night, The Missouri History Museum, St. Louis Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis Exhibit, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until July 16, 2017 Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum, Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 2

2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibition, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017 TOYS of the 50's, 60's and 70's, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until Jan. 22, 2017 Love Jones- The Musical, Fabulous Fox Theater, St. Louis, 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Specialist, Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Theater, St. Louis, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2016 IPHF Hall of Fame Exhibition, Internation Photography Hall of Fame and Museum, St. Louis, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Runs until February 4, 2017

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Derek and Julianne Hough perform The Wind during a previous tour.

The Houghs returning to The Fox

For The Edge Following the sold-out successes of both its 2014 inaugural run and a fan-demanded sophomore run in 2015, Move Live on Tour, featuring powerhouse duo Julianne and Derek Hough, is back and better than ever in 2017 with an all-new experience – MOVE – BEYOND – LIVE ON TOUR. Julianne and Derek stopped by Good Morning America this morning to make their nationwide announcement, performing at the Times Squares studio and giving fans a taste of the high-energy choreography expected from the tour. Taking a cue from the elements, the show will feature inspiration pulled from earth, wind, fire and water. Tickets are available to the general public at MoveLiveOnTour.com. The show will take the stage at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis on June 3. The Hough siblings are promising fans their biggest and best show yet, with brand-new stage production inspired by the elements – earth, wind, fire, and water – which the duo have infused into fresh, high impact choreography that only they can deliver. The show will bring fans on a journey of dance and music, taking inspiration directly from the four elements as an exploration of the human relationship with nature. The pair will be joined by the Move Company Dancers for group performances in styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between. "There is nothing like performing onstage in front of a live audience and this show is going to be like nothing we’ve done before,” says Julianne. “For those that have been before or will be experiencing the show for the first time, it will transport them beyond their

wildest imaginations and expectations.” Move – Beyond – Live on Tour will once again be co-created, choreographed and produced by Julianne and Derek Hough, who are joined by their all-star creative team. Superstar choreographer team Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs, will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour as well. Move Live on Tour is a Faculty Production. For up to date information and to purchase tickets, please visit MoveLiveOnTour.com. A true triple-threat, Emmy Award-winner Julianne Hough is known to audiences around the world for her success in the worlds of film, television and music. She became a household name as a two-time professional champion on ABC’s top-rated Dancing With the Stars before making a seamless transition to award-winning recording artist and accomplished actress. Her film credits include Safe Havenopposite Josh Duhamel, Diablo Cody’s "Paradise with Russell Brand and Octavia Spencer, Rock of Ages with Tom Cruise and the 2011 remake of the classic movie musical, Footloose.In January 2016, she fulfilled a lifelong dream, playing the role of Sandy in FOX Television’s critical and ratings hit, Grease Live!, which was nominated for 10 Emmy Awards, winning four awards including Outstanding Special Class Program. She earned Emmy nominations in 2008 and 2009 for Best Choreography, winning the award in 2015 for choreographing, along with Derek and Tessandra Chavez, their memorable performance of Sia’s Elastic Heart.She returned to the Dancing With the Stars ballroom as a judge for three seasons in 2014-15 and again in Fall 2016. In 2015, she launched her lifestyle website and blog, Jules

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(juliannehough.com). She has a long-term partnership with MPG Activewear, including curated collections and capsule collections designed by Julianne. In celebration of the iconic brand’s 35th anniversary and introduction of the new Giorgio Beverly Hills Glam, Julianne was recently announced as the face of Giorgio Beverly Hills Fragrances. Julianne executive produced and she and Derek hosted two new holiday specials that aired on ABC on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. In addition to her performing career, Julianne is also active in a wide range of philanthropic endeavors, charities and humanitarian efforts, including numerous causes and organizations that serve women and girls. Emmy Award winning and New York Times Best-Selling author Derek Hough, the only six time champion in franchise history of the hit ABC show Dancing with the Stars, started dancing in his hometown of Salt Lake City, UT, at age 11. Just one year later, he moved to London to live and train with the top dance coaches in the world and attend the prestigious Italia Conti performing arts school where he studied theatre, music and dance. A multi-talented entertainer, two-time Emmy Award winner and 8 time nominee for Best Choreography, Hough has also appeared in film, television and stage projects as an actor. He made his feature film debut for director Duane Adler and producer Robert Cort in the feature film Make Your Move and has a recurring role on the ABC series Nashville. His stage performances include Radio City Music Hall’s Spring Spectacular costarring alongside the Tony Award winning Laura Benanti and the critically acclaimed production of Footloose which he starred as

the male lead in London's West End.Hough will take the stage again in 2017 when he stars in the role Gene Kelly made famous in the Harvey Weinstein production of Singin’ in the Rain on Broadway. In December of 2016, Hough stars with Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Martin Short and Harvey Fierstein in NBC’s Hairspray Live! In 2017, Hough will join Jennifer Lopez and Ne-yo at the judges table for the NBC series World of Dance. World of Dance, is described as an unparalleled dance competition that will feature solo artists competing against duos and crews in all genres of dance, including hip hop, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, and more. The winner will receive a grand prize of $1 million. Hough can also add author to his growing list of credits. His memoir Taking the Lead; Lessons from a Life in Motion hit stands in August of 2014 and rapidly was named to the prestigious New York Times Best-Seller list during two non-consecutive time periods. In 2014 Hough and his sister Julianne teamed for a live stage dance concert MOVE Live on Tour performing in 50 cities around the country, in 2015 they toured again selling out scores of venues on their 47 city outing. With celebrity partners on Dancing with the Stars that have included Brooke Burke, Jennie Garth, Ricki Lake, Maria Menounos Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Grey, Kellie Pickler, Amber Riley, Amy Purdy and Bindi Irwin, Hough is best known for his innovation and daring choreography on the show. Hough is the winningest professional dancer with six Mirror Ball Trophies. H i s w o r k h a s b ro u g h t h i m E m m y nominations and inquiries from the film and music world regarding his dance knowledge and ability.

The Arts Artistic adventures Westport to present "Menopause The Musical"

G F o u r P ro d u c t i o n s , w i n n e r of 44 Tony Awards and 54 Drama Desk Awards, proudly brings the international hit show "Menopause The Musical" to the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza, 635 Westport Plaza, in St. Louis for weekly performances beginning Friday, January 6, 2017 and running through Sunday, February 12. Tickets are on sale now and available at the Playhouse @ Westport Plaza Box Office, online at playhouseatwestport.com, or by calling 314-534-1111. Greater d i s c o u n t s f o r g ro u p s o f 1 0 + available by calling 314-616-4455. Save 50% on tickets with code MENO50. "Menopause The Musical" is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” Now celebrating 14 years of female empowerment through hilarious musical comedy, "Menopause The Musical" has evolved as a “grassroots” movement of women who deal with life adjustments after 40 by embracing each other and the road ahead. Set in a department store, four women meet while shopping for a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. After noticing unmistakable similarities among one another, the cast jokes about their woeful hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain and much more. These women form a sisterhood and unique bond with the entire audience as they rejoice in celebrating that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage.” Performance schedule at Playhouse @ Westport Plaza, beginning Friday, January 6 through Sunday, February 12: Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Fridays at 8 p.m. Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, "Menopause The Musical"® is a celebration of women who find themselves at any stage of “The Change.” The laughterfilled 90-minute production gets audience members out of their seats and singing along to parodies from classic pop songs of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. "Menopause The Musical", now in its fourteenth year of production, is recognized as the longest-running scripted production in Las Vegas and continues to entertain nightly at Harrah’s Las Vegas. The hilarious musical has entertained audiences across the country in more than 450 U.S. cities, nearly 300 international cities and a total of 15 countries. For more information, visit www. MenopauseTheMusical.com.

The Hett announces 2016-17 schedule

The 2016-2017 season at McKendree University’s Hettenhausen Center for the Arts celebrates the arts with a multicultural line up of performers hailing from Ireland to Inner Mongolia, as well as a bestselling author and family favorites. “’McKendree Presents’ is the premiere arts and culture series in Southern Illinois. Each year we aim

to entertain, move and inspire our audience. Our eleventh season is no exception,” said Peter Palermo, director of the Hett. Reserved seats will be available to the public starting on Sept. 6 at noon, however Friends of the Hett can purchase tickets June 27 at noon. For information on becoming a Friend of the Hett, visit theHett.com or call 618-537-6863. All events are open to the public and held at the 488-seat performing arts center on McKendree’s Lebanon, Ill., campus. Ticket prices range from $5 to $26, with discounts for seniors and students. Many programs are free, including the film series and student concerts. Preview the new season online at theHett.com. “McKendree Presents” will feature the following: Jan. 8, 2017, 7:30 p.m.: Russian National Ballet Theatre “Chopiniana / Romeo and Juliet” combines the enchanting music of Chopin and Tchaikovsky with the story of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, exquisite dancing, and the courtly elegance of Imperial Russia. Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.: The Improvised Shakespeare Company takes one audience member’s suggestion and creates a fully improvised play in Elizabethan style. Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m.: Classic Albums Live “Led Zeppelin II” is performed track for track, note for note by world-class studio musicians and vocalists, followed by a greatest hits set. Feb. 11, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.: Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia: Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Other Treasured Stories blends puppetry and striking scenic effects, bringing to life storybook favorites by Eric Carle. Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.: Arts Midwest World Fest: Le Vent du Nord is considered a driving force in progressive Canadian folk music. March 2, 7:30 p.m.: The Willis Clan features 12 singersongwriter siblings whose breakout performance on “America’s Got Talent” led to a reality TV show and over 60 performances at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. March 23, 7:30 p.m.: Philip Fortenberry is a versatile conductor, director and pianist known for his incomparable technique, featured in the HBO Liberace biopic “Behind the Candelabra.” April 25, 7:30 p.m.: Parsons Dance is a New York modern dance company hailed for its athleticism, joyfulness and technical skill. The Distinguished Speaker Series will present: March 7, 7:30 p.m.: the idea lab brings together informative and performative speakers for a night of fascinating, informal discussion modeled after the popular TED Talks. (To apply as a speaker, visit theHett.com before Sept. 1.) April 12, 7:30 p.m.: Elizabeth Gilbert is the author of “Eat, Pray, Love,” which spent 57 weeks atop The New York Times Bestseller List. The free Film Art Series will screen “Saving Private Ryan,” Sept. 27; “Macbeth,” Nov. 21; “Do the Right Thing,” Feb. 7; “Dear White People,” Feb. 23; “The Birth of a Nation,” Feb. 28; and Best Picture nominees to be announced in the spring. All begin at 7 p.m. The McKendree University Series showcases a variety of student talent (some dates may be subject to change): • Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m.: Potpourri Concert • Nov. 3, 4 & 5, 7:30 p.m.; Nov.

6, 2 p.m.: Division of Visual & Performing Arts Musical Production • March 30, 31 & April 1, 7:30 p.m.; April 2, 2 p.m.: Theatre Department Play • April 18, 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Ensemble Concert • April 21 & 22, 7:30 p.m.: Show Choir Performance • April 27, 7:30 p.m.: Dance Recital • May 1, 7:30 p.m.: Jazz Ensemble Concert • May 4, 7:30 p.m.: Concert Band Concert ·• May 5, 7:30 p.m.: Choral Concert

SLAM to present works of Degas

The Saint Louis Art Museum will present Degas, I m p re s s i o n i s m , a n d t h e P a r i s M i l l i n e r y Tr a d e , F e b r u a r y

exhibition situates Degas's output within the context of the work of his fellow I m p re s s i o n i s t s w h o w e re a l s o fascinated by hats, including Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste R e n o i r, M a r y C a s s a t t , a n d Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The exhibition relates these artists to the enormous industry of hat production and consumption in Paris in the late-19th and early20th century. Degas, Impressionism, and t h e P a r i s M i l l i n e r y Tr a d e i s c u r a t e d b y S i m o n K e l l y, t h e Museum's curator of modern and contemporary art, and Esther Bell, curator-incharge of European painting at the Fine Arts Museums of S a n F r a n c i s c o . Ti c k e t s f o r t h e exhibition go on sale November 22. F o r m o r e i n f o r m ation, visit slam.org.

12–May 7, 2017, in the Main Exhibition Galleries, East Building. Admission is free. Edgar Degas's fascination with high-fashion hats and the young women who made them is the inspiration for this groundbreaking exploration of the Paris millinery trade from about 1875 to 1914. Degas, I m p re s s i o n i s m , a n d t h e P a r i s M i l l i n e r y Tr a d e w i l l f e a t u r e 60 paintings and pastels, including key works by Degas that have never been exhibited in the United States, as well as an array of period hats. Organized by the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the exhibition is the first to examine a crucial and little-known area of Degas's decades-long study of Parisian modern life. The

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The Edwardsville Public Safety Committee recommended the approval of three action items pertaining to the construction of the new Public Safety Facility at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The first agreement was with FGM Architects for on-site project representation in an amount not to exceed $35,000 during the construction of the project. Alderman Janet Stack said both the committee and those involved in the construction felt this was essential to the site. “This is having someone from FGM on-site supervising the construction, basically for five hours per week

is what it’s kind of based on, which is considerably less than if we went out for someone else. $35,000 versus $120,000 to $360,000, and since it’s already someone who is associated with it, we thought it would be a good move,” Stack said. All committee members were in favor and the motion passed accordingly. Next was the approval of a resolution granting change order authority for the facility, not to exceed $20,000 per occurrence or a project change order total not to exceed 10 percent of the combined station awarded amount of $11,965,000. The resolution will allow for both the

Director of Public Works and the City Administrator to approve minor change orders within the contract, which will lessen the delays to the construction schedule. Stack said this has been done before and is necessary for the project as it moves forward. “There was a discussion because the project was much more expensive, but we still felt the council needed to have approval over anything more,” Stack said. All committee members were in favor and the motion passed. The last action item was recommending the approval of an agreement with Quality Testing for professional

material testing services. The project requires construction observation and material testing such as density tests, sub-grade preparation, concrete inspection, etc. Stack said this will ensure the new station is up-to-par with the city’s codes and standards. “This is to make sure that all of the materials used, including density tests during general grading, separate preparation foundation, all of that is done. It’s due diligence, since we are spending a lot and we want it to be quality,” Stack said. The motion passed and all committee members were in favor. For more information about the new public safety facility, visit the city of Edwardsville’s website at www. cityofedwardsville.com.

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EAC exhibit has roots in video games, comics By JULIA BIGGS jbiggs.edwi@gmail.com Fans of comic books and video games won’t want to miss the next Edwardsville Arts Center exhibit that opened Friday. “Level-Up: The Art of Geek Culture” will feature artists inspired by comic books, video games, toys, and other ‘low brow’ source imagery. Curated by Jason Bly, SIUE Painting and Drawing Instructor, the exhibit will feature the art of nine artists using these pop culture influences as direct or indirect references in each artists’ methodology, content, and use of playful interaction of forms. “Beyond this child-like sensibility, as mature artists, contemporary dialogue is engaged through use of symbolism, high craft, and formal approaches to art making. Through this, artists may charge very playful imagery with underlying adult themes - war, domes-

tic situations, politics, questions of science, etc,” the show description states. Artists in the show include Angelina Fasano - textiles, Daniel Raedeke - painting, sculpture, 3D modeling; Jeroen Huijbregts - painting, prints; Joseph Page - ceramics; Justin Henry Miller - painting; Rachael Wilbur - photography; Thom Whalen - painting, mixed media; Will Rimel ceramics and Jason Bly – painting. Bly spoke about what inspired him to come up with this show concept. “I began to think of various ways children may first come to appreciate art, and like myself at an early age, remembering those access points: films, toys, comics, video games,” he said. “When I was younger, I did not necessarily think of them as art, but they acted as seeds for eventually discovering and appreciating art in museums and galleries.” See "EAC" on Page 3

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Board backs efforts at Cahokia Mounds Bat houses installed at Township Park By JOHN SOMMERHOF jsommerhof@edwpub.net

Though preservationists have talked about it for years, the effort to bring Cahokia Mounds into the National Park Service is picking up steam and the Maryville Board of Trustees is on board. At its last regular meeting, the board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution in support of a campaign to get the Cahokia Mounds and associated mounds complexes designated as a national park. The resolution declares that the village of Maryville joins Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency in asking the Illinois citizens and communities to actively join the HeartLands Conservancy in the Mississippian Culture Initiative and urge Congress to pass a bill establishing Cahokia Mounds and thematically connected mound complexes deemed to be suitable, national significant and in public owners as the Mississippian Culture National Historic park. See "VILLAGE" on Page 3

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Goal is to put dent in mosquito population By STEVE HORRELL shorrell@edwpub.net A trio of bat houses have already been installed at Robert C. Stille Township Park in a novel effort by Edwardsville Township officials to take a bite out of the local mosquito population. The houses were installed during the day on Tuesday. Last week the township spray truck sprayed for mosquitoes at the park and at several trouble spots in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon and places just outside the city and village limits. It was the sixth spraying session since the township began its annual spraying campaign in late May. The township will have what is likely to be its final spray this year in a couple of weeks, said Township Highway Commissioner Danny Picarella. The township plans to use spray-

ing in tandem with using the furry, flying mammals in an effort to take a more environmentally-friendly approach to reducing mosquitoes. Edwardsville Township Trustee Blake Fuhler came up with the idea recently and told the committee about it at the August meeting. He had researched bats and found, among other things, that pesticides can kill bees as well as mosquitoes. Since the meeting, the three bat houses have been purchased from Market Basket in Edwardsville, for $50 a piece. Each house has a slanted roof and three slots where bats can sleep during the day. Edwardsville Township Supervisor Frank Miles said he was surprised to learn that a single bat house can hold about 150 bats. The township is also installing signs at the park describing the bats’ mosquito-fighting abilities. See "BATS" on Page 3

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Dining Delights The Edge's own Bill Roseberry, famous for his You Gotta' Eat restaurant reviews, has put together his thoughts on a number of local eateries. Enjoy. Foundry Public House 126 N. Main St. Edwardsville A hip newer spot on the Edwardsville food scene, visit here to get your gourmet burger fix and relax with some friends. Great burgers, including the J-Bird topped with a sunny side up egg. The chicken wings are pretty good, too. Try the sweet heat, they aren't really spicy, more of a sweet chili taste. If you're looking for a unique experience check out the salmon reuben. It will confuse your palate at ﬁrst, but you won't be disappointed. It's small, so can get a little packed, but has friendly service and a pretty good craft beer menu to pass the time. The Original Pancake House 8817 Ladue Rd. St. Louis If you're looking for a top notch breakfast place, this is it. Literally some of the best bacon I've ever had. We're talking fat slices and juicy as heck. It could almost be called pork belly. The bacon pancakes are the way to go, with chunks of bacon blanketing buttermilk pancakes and topped with whipped butter and warm maple syrup. The hash

browns are top notch, too, maybe the best I've had. Get there quick, it's only open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and it gets quite busy. There are locations around the country, but only in Ladue and Chesterfield locally. Champaign is the next closest.

of the smoker and let the juices from the meats drip down, creating a sensational flavor. Their burnt ends and smoked pastrami are very popular. You better go early if you want to get a taste of them. Check out their delicious sweet sauce, the Sweet Maegan Ann.

Three Kings Public House 6307 Delmar Blvd. The Loop Pretty cool pub in the heart of The Loop. Head in to try some good craft beers on draft during happy hour, or grab a great meal. The mussels and fries is one of their signature dishes on the appetizer menu. Make sure to check out the buffalo chicken toasted ravioli, served with Sriracha sauce, they are outstanding. You can't go wrong with the muffuletta, which comes in a quarter, half and full sandwich. I recommend the quarter, this sucker is a monster. Cool, laid back, old school pub atmosphere and includes plenty of seating.

Gilliganz Bar and Grill 7251 St. James Rd. Edwardsville This staple in Holiday Shores is a great place to grab a bite to eat. Check out the dog pizza, with chicken, tomatoes and onions and cooked in the dog sauce — featuring buffalo and barbecue sauce mixed together — it's delicious. There are plenty of other pizza and sandwich selections on the menu. Mondays feature 40-cent wings after 8 p.m. Get the garlic parmesan wings. Be prepared to wait on Mondays though.

Bogart's Smokehouse 1627 S. 9th St. Soulard Outstanding barbecue joint, no wonder it tops lists for the region when they come out. It's small, so you may have to wait in line, but it's worth it. They don't do anything fancy, they just do it up right. The ribs and brisket are top notch and the baked beans are the best I've had. They put them in the bottom

Tucanos Brazilian Grill 1520 S. 5th St. St. Charles Sensational. I almost don't have the words to describe this meat mecca. For $25 order Tucanos Famous Churrasco and get an infinity of grilled meats. Each table includes a stick with red at one end and green at the other. Green means go, red means stop. As long as you go green the grilled food keeps coming. Anything from turkey wrapped in bacon to prime rib to grilled pineapple to salmon

to chicken hearts, it's amazing the stuff they will bring. Also hit the buffet and grab a salad, some fried bananas and some scrumptious fried cheese. I'd recommend going in a group. It's a lot of fun and you'll be there awhile. Steve's Hot Dogs on The Hill 2131 Marconi Ave. St. Louis If you like hot dogs with a quirky twist, then this is the place for you. The creation of Steve Ewing, the lead singer for The Urge, this place is awesome. It's small and only open for lunch hours Monday through Saturday, but worth a visit. The Gorilla Mac and Cheese Dog is awesome, comprised of a smoked Nathan's hot dog, topped with creamy mac and cheese, bacon and French fried onions. The Bacon Bacon Jamaican is great too, with two slices of bacon, pepper jack cheese, jerk seasoning, bell peppers and sweet chipotle sauce. There are plenty of other quirky dogs there, too. There is now a second location in th e Tower Grove neighborhood.

Gulf Shores Restaurant & Grill 215 Harvard Dr. Edwardsville B e p re p a re d t o w a i t w h e n you visit this new hot spot in E d w a rd s v i l l e , b u t i t ' s w o r t h it. Make sure to check out the gator bites, they are fantastic. It's alligator meat fried in a corn meal breading. The catfish fillets are fried in the same corn meal breading and equally as good. There are also gator tacos and don't miss “Crabby Monday's Crab Leg Special.” A little pricey though. Chubby's Warehouse Bar & Grille 1022 E. Broadway Alton Cheap and delicious. The burgers are fantastic here and extremely affordable. They also have a good buffalo chicken sandwich and good tacos. Maybe the best thing they offer is their sweet corn nuggets, you can't go wrong with them. It's cash only so make sure you grab some before you go. Only knock is the service could be a little friendlier.

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Taylor's Mexican Chili Parlor in Carlinville By BILL ROSEBERRY Of The Edge My latest food adventure took me to the oldest establishment I've ever reviewed â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Taylor's Mexican Chili Parlor in Carlinville. T he i d ea f or Ta y l o r 's d a t e s back to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. That's where founder Charles O. Taylor learned the tricks of his trade while working at the Mexican National Exposition. He learned the secrets to a slew of authentic Mexican dishes during his time there, giving him the foundation for Taylor's signature chili. He returned to Carlinville in 1904 and opened a small parlor on Main St. Today Taylor's is located at 33 Daley St. off of the circle in Carlinville, still serving those original recipes. Needless to say I was fired up to try this historic chili. The nostalgia behind it was enough to peak my interest and if you've never been to the circle in Carlinville, it exudes enough nostalgia itself with its old school layout. I visited Taylor's on a Friday evening. It's hours are a little strange. It's open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, which is its longest hours of operation. It's only open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is closed on Sundays. You can also order Taylor's online and find their brands at local stores, so make sure to visit the website at www.taylorschili. com to learn more. The restaurant was pretty small and nothing fancy when I visited. It offered a few small square tables and there were a few patrons in and out while I was there, mainly f a m i l i e s . I t w a s a re a l l y l a x

atmosphere that you could tell has been a staple for a long time. That was showcased with the p i c t u re s a d o r n i n g t h e w a l l s , capturing their rich history dating back to the turn of the 20th century. Once I got my mitts on the menu

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bed of lettuce and blanketed with shredded cheddar cheese and a chipotle sauce, while being stuffed with Taylor's chili. They were tender as heck and had a rich taste with a little kick from the chili and chipotle sauce. A very good old school taste for a traditional dish.

The tamales were the highlight of the meal for me. I wasn't quite as enthused with the chili. It had a great kick to it, so much so that it got my nose running pretty good, but it was pretty greasy. It had a thick film of grease on the top of it, but once you dug down a little deeper it did consist of a very creamy texture. The red beans were thick and fresh and Taylor's uses 100 percent USDA choice sirloin, so all the ingredients were indeed fresh and quality, it was just the greasiness to it. A little bit went a long way. The chili is served with a sleeve of saltine crackers, which I crumbled up into the concoction. The crackers were a good cohort, soaking up much of the grease. I will give it props for being original. It's unique from any chili I've had anywhere else. From chatting with other people that have visited Taylor's, I may have missed out there. They are also famous for their butterbean soup, which comes in high regard for those who have tried it. Overall the menu is fairly small and easy to navigate. They also offer vegetable soup, hot dogs, chili mac, tacos, a taco salad and nachos. The hot dogs also come in the chili dog and chili cheese dog variety, with the famous chili on them of course. Price-wise it's very cheap. A large bowl of chili is just $5, as is the butterbean soup. The tamales are just $4.75. The most expensive item on the menu is the large super nachos at $7.25. The service was great, too, very friendly and extremely quick. I'd say just for the nostalgia f act or Ta y l or ' s Mex i can C h i l i Parlor is a place worth checking out when you gotta eat. It's small town and unique.

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