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March 28, 2019 Volume 17, Issue 13

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Chamber awards gala, page 5

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Center brings world music to the stage

By Julia Biggs julia.biggs@hearstil.com EDWARDSVILLE — East meets West in an experience of musical fusion when it comes to Orchid Ensemble. The trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Center for Spirituality & Sustainability at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Orchid Ensemble is brought to the campus through SIUE’s Arts & Issues series and is sponsored by WSIE 88.7 The Sound, a community-supported, noncommercial radio station licensed to the SIU Board of Trustees. Orchid Ensemble, founded in 1997, is made up of Lan Tung, from Taiwan and Canada, Dailin Hsieh, from Taiwan, and Jonathan Bernard, from Canada. Tung plays the erhu, a two-stringed Chinese fiddle, that she holds on her lap. Hsieh plays the zheng, a 21-string zither, and Bernard plays the marimba and percussion. Orchid Ensemble’s Tung also is the group’s artistic director and producer. Her music “often experiments with contradictions by taking culturally specific materials outside their context,” according to Orchid Ensemble’s website. “Her works embody the rhythmic intricacy from Indian influence, the sense of breath from Chinese tradition, and years of experiences interpreting contemporary compositions.” Originally from Taiwan, Tung has studied Chinese music from a young age. She was first introduced to the erhu at age 10. When she moved with her family to Canada in 1994, she began performing with “world music” ensembles exploring other cultures and eventually formed Orchid Ensemble in 1997. Tung has appeared as a soloist with numerous symphonies and orchestras across Canada, in the Netherlands’ capital of Amsterdam and Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. Bernard uses his western percussion background to meld it with his fascination for Asian traditions. The result is a unique sound that incorporates a multitude of percussion instruments, styles and techniques. Bernard has premiered in more than 70 chamber works and is the principal percussionist with Canada’s Vancouver Island Symphony. His interest in “world music” led him to perform throughout North America, Europe and Japan. He has studied traditional and contemporary Chinese percussion in Beijing, China; Arabic percussion in Cairo, Egypt; and, Carnatic rhythm in South India, which is the area including the five Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, as well as the three union territories of Lakshadweep, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Puduch-

For The Edge Orchid Ensemble, founded in 1997, is made up of, left to right, Lan Tung, from Taiwan and Canada, Jonathan Bernard, from Canada, and Dailin Hsieh, from Taiwan. Orchid Ensemble’s Tung also is the group’s artistic director and producer. Her music “often experiments with contradictions by taking culturally specific materials outside their context,” according to Orchid Ensemble’s website. “Her works embody the rhythmic intricacy from Indian influence, the sense of breath from Chinese tradition, and years of experiences interpreting contemporary compositions.”

If you go What: Orchid Ensemble, presented by SIUE’s Arts & Issues When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6 Where: Center for Spirituality & Sustainability on the SIUE campus, Edwardsville, Illinois Info: Tickets can be ordered at artsandissues.com or in person at the Morris University Center (MUC) Welcome Desk. The MUC Welcome Desk is open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Fridays; and, closed on Saturdays and Sundays. erry. Hsieh has toured in China, Singapore, Macau, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, Canada, Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium.

She founded Augmented Sixth Ensemble, is a soloist with the Little Giant Chinese Chamber Orchestra, and performs regularly with the Taipei Municipal Chinese Orchestra and Wei

Yi New Chinese Music. Hsieh’s solo CD, “Zheng Image,” released in 2014, features some of her groundbreaking works. While Orchid Ensemble’s genre is considered “chamber music” in the United States, this singular trio uses Chinese instruments to bring a musical Western-Asian fusion that has delighted its audiences. Tickets for Orchid Ensemble’s 7:30 p.m. performance Saturday, April 6, can be ordered at artsandissues.com or in person at the Morris University Center (MUC) Welcome Desk. The MUC Welcome Desk is open 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Fridays; and, closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

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New items from Tutankhamun’s tomb hot property

By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press A new exhibit of artifacts from the tomb of ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun is opening in Paris more than 50 years after a similar exhibit set a visitor attendance record that still stands in the French capital. Organizers said the 150 items in the exhibit, titled “Tutankhamun, Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh”, are traveling outside Egypt for the last time before they go into a new museum near the Giza pyramids. The exhibit was assembled to commemorate the upcoming centenary of British archaeologist Howard Carter’s 1922 discovery of Tutankhamun’s intact tomb and the treasures it held. Paris, where the exhibit opens to the public Saturday at the Grande Halle de la Villette, is the second stop of a 10-city tour that started in Los Angeles. The artifacts include gilded wooden statuettes, including one of Tutankhamun riding a black panther, a miniature coffin for the pharaoh’s viscera painted in bright gold and blue, and jewelry decorated with lapis lazuli scarabs. Curator Tarek El Awady said the exhibit attempts to answer “the most common question about why ancient Egyptians buried treasures like this” with dead pharaohs. Tutankhamun might have used some items on display, like a pair of gloves, during his short life. He was 9-years-old when he became pharaoh and ruled ancient Egypt until he died at age 18 or 19. “When people come, they will actually join the king and together they will travel and take this dangerous journey to the afterlife and see the king from the moment he died until the moment he resurrected and enjoyed the eternal life,” El Awady said. “Tutankhamun, Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh” is on view at Paris’ Grande Halle de la Villette from March 23 to Sept. 15.

The entrance placard of Tutankhamun, the treasure of the Pharaoh.

Francois Mori | AP A visitor walks in Tutankhamun, the treasure of the Pharao', an exhibition in partnership with the Grand Egyptian Museum at the Grande Halle of La Villette in Paris, France. This exhibition, which runs from to Sept. 15, will reveal 150 fascinating original objects found in 1922 in the tomb of the most famous Pharaoh.

Francois Mori | AP

Francois Mori | AP An inlaid wooden cartouche box is displayed as part of Tutankhamun, the treasure of the Pharaoh.

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Ed | Glen Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala

Lisa Smith, left, and Martha Morse, with 1st MidAmerica Credit Union.

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Janae Mason, a loan officer for FCB Banks.

Paul Abert, of Town and Country BankEdwardsville, and Jason Crump, of Lodging Hospitality Management.

Sam Guarino, co-owner of Bella Milano Restaurant and Bella Catering, Edwardsville, Illinois. Jill Moon|The Edge

Jill Moon|The Edge Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Jill Moon|The Edge professor and School of Pharmacy Dean Sarah Ray Lorio, with Madison County Gireesh V. Gupchup, who works with the SIUE Employment & Training, and the new Southern Office of the Chancellor, and SIUE School Illinois University Edwardsville School of of Business Director of Development Sara Business Dean Timothy Schoenecker. Colvin.

Jill Moon|The Edge Left to right, Edwardsville|Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Katie Haas, Edwardsville|Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Desiree Bennyhof, and Edwardsville|Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce Administrative Assistant Kathy Hentz.

Jill Moon|The Edge Robert Pickerell, senior vice president for Jill Moon|The Edge St. Louis Bank, and Lisa Yberra, owner of Donna and Gary Hoggatt Jr., VP Mortgage Chava’s Mexican Restaurant, Edwardsville, Services with 1st MidAmerica Credit Union. Illinois.

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Disney meets ‘Deadpool’

In end of 20th Century, new era dawns for Hollywood

By JAKE COYLE Associated Press The Fox Studio backlot, first built in 1926 on a Century City ranch in Los Angeles, was enormous. Before much of it was sold off in the 1960s, it was four times the size of its current, and still huge, 53 acres. Shirley Temple’s bungalow still sits on the lot, as does the piano where John Williams composed, among other things, the score to “Star Wars.” A waiter in the commissary might tell you where Marilyn Monroe once regularly sat. When the Walt Disney Co.’s $71.3 billion acquisition of Fox was completed,, the storied lot — the birthplace of CinemaScope, “The Sound of Music” and “Titanic” — will no longer house one of the six major studios. It will become the headquarters for Rupert Murdoch’s new Fox Corp., (he is keeping Fox News and Fox Broadcasting) and Fox’s film operations, now a Disney label, will stay on for now as renters under a seven-year lease agreement. The history of Hollywood is littered with changes of studio ownership; even Fox Film Corporation founder William Fox, amid the Depression, lost control of the studio that still bears his name. But the demise of 20th Century Fox as a standalone studio is an epochal event in Hollywood, one that casts long shadows over a movie industry grappling with new digital competitors from Silicon Valley and facing the possibility of further contraction. After more than eight decades of supremacy, the Big Six are down one. “It’s a sad day for students of film history and I think it’s potentially a sad day for audiences too,” said Tom Rothman, former chairman of Fox and the current chief of Sony Pictures. “There will just be less diversity in the marketplace.” Disney’s acquisition has endless repercussions but it’s predicated largely on positioning Disney — already the market-leader in Hollywood — for the future. Disney, girding for battle with Netflix, Apple and Amazon, needs more content for its coming streaming platform, Disney+, and it wants control of its content across platforms. “The pace of disruption has only hastened,” Disney chief Robert A. Iger said when the deal was first announced. “This will allow us to greatly accelerate our director-to-consumer strategy.” The Magic Kingdom will add 20th Century Fox alongside labels like Marvel, Pixar and

Joe Lederer | Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. (AP) Ryan Reynolds in a scene from the film, "Deadpool." When Walt Disney Co.’s $71.3 billion acquisition of Fox was completed, Disney added the R-rated superhero Deadpool, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four to its bench of Marvel characters. Lucasfilm. But film production at Fox, which has in recent years released 12-17 films a year, is expected to wane. Due to duplication with Disney staff, layoffs will be in the thousands. Disney will also take over FX, NatGeo and a controlling stake in Hulu, which has more than 20 million customers. It will gain control of some of the largest franchises in movies, including “Avatar,” ”Alien” and “The Planet of the Apes.” Fox’s television studios also net Disney the likes of “Modern Family,” ”This Is Us” and “The Simpsons.” Homer, meet Mickey. Some parts of Fox, like the John Landgrafled FX and Fox Searchlight, the specialty label overseen by Stephen Gilula and Nancy Utley, are expected to be kept largely intact. Search-

light, the regular Oscar contender behind films such as “12 Years a Slave,” ”The Shape of Water” and “The Favourite,” could yield Disney something it’s never had before: a best picture winner at the Academy Awards. Nowhere is the culture clash between the companies more apparent than in “Deadpool,” Fox’s gleefully profane R-rated superhero. While Spider-Man still resides with Sony, Disney now adds Deadpool, the X-Men and the Fantastic Four to its bench of Marvel characters. How they will all fit with Disney’s PG-13 mission remains to be seen, though Iger last month suggested in a conference call with investors that there may be room for an R-rated Marvel brand as long as audiences know what’s coming.

The question of how or if Disney will inherit Fox’s edginess matters because Fox has long built itself on big bets and technological gambits. It was the first studio built for sound. It was nearly bankrupted by the big-budget Elizabeth Taylor epic “Cleopatra.” It backed Cameron’s seemingly-ill-fated “Titanic,” as well as Ang Lee’s “The Life of Pi” and the Oscar-winning hit “Bohemian Rhapsody.” “We were a studio of risk and innovation,” says Rothman, who also founded Fox Searchlight. “It was a very daring place, creatively. That’s what the movies should be.” But will the more button-down Disney

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Candy Crush vs. Mortal Kombat fight for top

Associated Press The World Video Game Hall of Fame fielded thousands of nominations for the Class of 2019 from more than 100 countries, hall officials said Thursday after narrowing the field to 12. “Will ‘Centipede’ devour the competition? Can ‘Mortal Kombat’ fight its way to victory? Will ‘Microsoft Windows Solitaire’ play its cards correctly?” the Hall of Fame said in a news release revealing this year’s 12 finalists. “Can ‘Super Mario Kart’ speed past the finish line? Is ‘NBA 2K’ a slam dunk?” The other contenders are: “Candy Crush,” ”Colossal Cave Adventure,” ”Dance Dance Revolution,” ”Half-Life,” ”Myst,” ”Sid Meier’s Civilization” and “Super Smash Bros. Melee.” An expert committee will choose which finalists will be inducted May 2. Gamers can weigh in with an online ballot through March 28. The World Video Game Hall of Fame , housed at The Strong museum in Rochester, recognizes individual electronic games of all types — arcade, console, computer, handheld and mobile. Those deemed worthy of the hall have left a mark on the video game industry or pop culture and been popular over time and across countries. Last year, “John Madden Football,” ”Spacewar!” ”Tomb Raider” and “Final Fantasy VII” were honored. The Class of 2019 will be the fifth group to go into the hall since it was established in 2015. Newzoo analysts estimated the video game market at nearly $140 billion in 2018, with more than 2.3 billion active gamers. The numbers dwarf the $43.4 billion in revenue gener-

HOLLYWOOD Continued from Page 7 have the stomach for such movies? “Deadpool” creator Robert Liefeld, for example, has said Fox’s plans for an X-Force movie have been tabled, a “victim of the merger.” Some were surprised regulators gave the deal relatively quick approval. The Department of Justice approved the acquisition in about six months, about four times less than the time it took investigating AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner. The New York Times editorial page suggested the deal benefited from President Trump’s relationship with Murdoch. “Disney will have probably north of 40 percent market share in the U.S. That’s one area where a deal does suggest that the market influence is going to be outsized,” says Tuna

Victoria Gray | Strong Museum (AP) Packaging for the 12 finalists for induction into the World Video Game Hall of Fame sit on display. The World Video Game Hall of Fame fielded thousands of nominations for the Class of 2019 from more than 100 countries, hall officials said after narrowing the field to 12. An expert committee will choose which of the finalists will be inducted May 2. ated by the American film industry. The 12 Hall of Fame finalists span decades, gaming platforms and countries of origin, but all have had an impact, Jon-Paul Dyson, director of The Strong’s International Center

for the History of Electronic Games, said in the news release. “Whether it’s a true pioneer like ‘Colossal Cave Adventure,’ a mobile gaming phenomenon like ‘Candy Crush’ that’s been played

by hundreds of millions, or a game like ‘Mortal Kombat’ that pushed boundaries and changed the landscape of the gaming industry,” Dyson said, “they’re among the most influential games of all time.”

Amobi, a media and entertainment analyst with investment firm CFRA. “Having one studio control that much is unprecedented. And it could increase from there given the pipeline that we see.” Disney is about to have more influence on the movies Americans and the rest of the world see than any company ever has. Last year, it had 26 percent of the U.S. market with just 10 movies which together grossed more than $3 billion domestically and $7.3 billion worldwide. Fox usually counts for about 12 percent of market share. Fewer studios could potentially mean fewer movies. That’s a concern for both consumers and theater owners, many of whom already rely heavily on Disney blockbusters to sell tickets and popcorn. “Certainly, consolidation poses a challenge in some respects to the supply of movies,” says John Fithian, president and chief executive of the National Organization of Theater

Owners. “The fewer suppliers you have, the chances are we’re going to get fewer movies from those suppliers.” But Fithian believes other companies are stepping into the breach, and he holds out hope that Netflix might eventually embrace more robust theatrical release. More importantly, Fox was bought by a company in Disney that is, as Fithian said, “the biggest supporter of the theatrical window.” Still, Disney has been willing to throw its weight around. Ahead of the release of “The Last Jedi,” the studio insisted on more onerous terms from some theater owners, including a higher percentage of ticket sales. More experimentation in distribution is coming. Later this year, WarnerMedia, whose Warner Bros. is regularly second in market share to Disney, will launch its own streaming platform. Apple is ramping up movie production. Amazon Studios is promising bigger, more

attention-getting projects. Ahead of a blizzard of new streaming options, Fox — and a giant piece of film history — will fade into an ever-expanding Disney world. Film historian Michael Troyan, author of “20th Century Fox: A Century of Entertainment,” has studied enough of Hollywood’s past to know that relentless change is an innate part of the business. “It’s sad when any historical empire like that comes to end,” says Michael Troyan. “You can record in other places but when you’re on a lot like Fox, you feel the gravitas, you feel the history.” Rothman says he will pause for a “wistful moment” Wednesday, but he believes consolidation doesn’t mean obsolescence. “I don’t think it remotely arguers the end of the glories of the film business overall,” says Rothman. “I believe there remains eternal appetitive for original, vibrant, creative theatrical storytelling.”

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REGIONAL LEADERS CELEBRATE SUCCESSFUL DEBUT OF METRO LANDING OF SWANSEA

Recently completed $11 million development adjacent to MetroLink is on track to be fully occupied by end of March, providing transportation options and independence for resident seniors SWANSEA — Southwestern Illinois Development Authority (SWIDA) and Bywater Development Group recently joined with Bi-State Development and other key stakeholders and guests for the official ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Metro Landing of Swansea. The $11 million, transitoriented development (TOD) introduces senior apartment living adjacent to the Swansea MetroLink Station in Swansea, Illinois, and has opened to strong demand. More than 40 of the 62 affordable oneand two-bedroom units have already been leased, and the property is on track to be fully occupied before the end of March. Located next to the Swansea MetroLink Station, the handsome, three-story Metro Landing of Swansea caters to adults seeking an independent lifestyle at an affordable cost. Residents will have car-free transportation options via MetroLink and MetroBus to conveniently access restaurants, retail, entertainment venues, recreational locations, employment centers, and medical facilities throughout the bi-state region. The Swansea Station is also located on the popular MetroBikeLink trail, so residents have the added bonus of being able to utilize the trail for exercise and recreation. SWIDA and Bywater, which Ribbon Cutting at Metro Landing of Swansea – A large group of stakeholders helped to cut the ribbon officiallycelebrating the opening of Metro Landing of jointly developed the project, Swansea, including (left to right), Aaron Burnett, Principal, Bywater Development Group; John Langa, V.P. of Economic Development, Bi-State Development; secured the majority of the Mike Lundy Executive Director, SWIDA; Jeff Braun, Director of Real Estate, Bi-State Development; Taulby Roach, President and CEO, Bi-State Development; financing from the Illinois Mary Kane, IHDA Board Member and Treasurer; Alan Quick, Managing Director of Strategic Planning, IHDA; James Nations, Chairman of SWIDA; Mokhtee Ahmad, Region VII Administrator, FTA; Swansea Mayor Mike Leopold; State Representative Jay Hoffman; David Dodson, Principal, Bywater Development See SWANSEA, Page 12 Group, and Bill Houlihan, State Director for U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy of Bi-State Development)

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SWANSEA Continued from Page 11 Housing Development Authority (IHDA), with additional construction financing provided by PNC Bank. Additional support came from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Ameren, along with the St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department. The Federal Transit Administration also played a pivotal role in the project, providing the necessary approval for Bi-State Development to sell the ground at the transit center to the developers for this project. “This project exemplifies how publicprivate partnerships, coupled with broad community support, can yield significant community benefit,” SWIDA Chairman James Nations commented speaking at the ribbon cutting. “And, with the same focus on collaboration that made this development possible, Southwestern Illinois Development Authority is committed to delivering similar projects, and their associated benefits, to other communities throughout our region.” “This project is a perfect example of how we can work together to deliver smart transit-oriented development to the region,” said Bi-State Development Taulby Roach, president and chief executive officer. “We are ready to do more, and we are always looking for partners on that next development. Let’s continue to work together on projects like Metro Landing of Swansea, and find those new opportunities that can make a difference for the community, for the economy and for transit riders.” “I couldn’t agree more that collaboration has been at the core of this project, and a driver of its success,” SWIDA Executive Director Mike Lundy said. “We have all worked extremely hard to deliver a terrific development for the Village of Swansea, and we are thrilled to be opening to such strong demand.” Swansea Mayor Mike Leopold also spoke at the event, highlighting the broader impact he expects the project to have. “While the facility has only recently been completed, it has already done exactly what we hoped it would do – serving as a catalyst for further development around this MetroLink station. We are currently in talks with other developers who are exploring opportunities in this area because they see the success of this project.” “Metro Landing is an excellent example of what can be accomplished through strong partnerships. The result is a development that provides a very high-quality living environment for its residents, directly connects with Metro’s transit assets, stands to play a role in growing the region’s transit system, and is poised to be a catalyst for continued

SWIDA Chairman James Nations Addresses the Crowd – Flanked by the other speakers at the event, SWIDA Chairman James Nations address the crowd gathered for the ribbon cutting celebration, which was attended by various other stakeholders, supporters, project team members and several of the new residents who are already calling Metro Landing of Swansea home. (Photo courtesy of SWIDA)

About SWIDA The Southwestern Illinois Development Authority is a special-purpose, municipal corporation and local governmental unit whose purpose is to promote and enhance economic development within the counties of Bond, Clinton, Madison and St. Clair in Illinois. To learn more, visit www.swida.org. About the Illinois Housing Development Authority The Illinois Housing Development Authority IHDA (www.ihda.org) is a self-supporting state agency that finances the creation and the preservation of affordable housing across Illinois. Since its creation in 1967, IHDA has allocated over $18 billion and financed approximately 255,000 affordable housing units for residents of Illinois. TOD efforts at the Swansea and other Metro Stations” said Aaron Burnett, President of Bywater Development Group. “We extend our thanks to all the development partners, financial supporters and the extremely talented development team who have worked with vision and dedication to make this a reality.” “Transit-oriented development drives economic growth. Since 2011, we’ve seen more than $8.3 billion in commercial development completed, under construction or reasonably committed within a half-mile of our 38 MetroLink stations,” said John Langa, Vice President of Economic Development at Bi-State Development. “For the community, projects like Metro Landing of Swansea are an investment in the local economy.” Adding to the cause for celebration at the recent ribbon cutting was the recent news

that Metro Landing of Swansea captured the 2019 Wyvetter H. Younge Award recognizing champions in affordable housing. The award was presented in late February at the 2019 Illinois Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing, co-hosted by the Illinois Housing Council and IHDA. The Wyvetter H. Younge Award is presented annually in recognition of outstanding affordable housing developments or initiatives in a metropolitan area outside of metropolitan Chicago. Metro Landing of Swansea received the top score in that category, which seeks to honor developments and initiatives that improve quality of life for residents and the health of the overall community. Working through a robust partnership, SWIDA and Bywater Development Group aim to build on the success of Metro Landing of Swansea and continue to contribute to the region’s active senior housing choices with three new communities that would also be developed in partnership. In Belleville, this partnership is actively leading the soon

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What to hear … music Thursday, March 28 • Justin Timberlake - The Man Of The Woods Tour, Enterprise Center, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Open Mic Night, Germania Brew Haus, Alton IL, 7:30 p.m. • Steve Cline, Prairie Inn, Dorsey IL, 6 p.m. • The Tallis Scholars, St. Louis Cathedral Concerts, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. • Karaoke with Mic It Up, The Back Bar, Edwardsville IL, 9 p.m. • Threatpoint, Fubar, St. Louis MO, 6:30 p.m. • Ripe, Old Rock House, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • Mark Guiliana’s Jazz Quartet, Jazz St. Louis, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m., Runs through March 31st. • Mat Kerekes, Off Broadway Music Venue, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. • Magic Beans with Amoramora, Atomic Cowboy Pavilion & The Bootleg, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m.

Friday, March 29 • Old Dominion’s Make It Sweet Tour, Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Sean Canan’s Voodoo Players - Grateful Dead, Delmar Hall, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. • Lida Una and Shakey Deal, Blueberry Hill Duck Room, University City MO, 8 p.m. • Unhinged Tour, The Back Bar, Edwardsville IL, 9 p.m. • Knox Hamilton, Old Rock House, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • Ray Wylie Hubbard, Off Broadway Music Venue, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. • Plague Vendor, Fubar, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Winery Karaoke, Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton IL, 7 p.m. • Acoustic Evening with Broseph, Refinery Bar & Grill, Wood River IL, 9 p.m. • Ridin’ Shotgun, Edwardsville Moose Lodge, Edwardsville IL, 8 p.m. • The Choir featuring Mike Roe of The 77’s, Fubar, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • Scott and Mechelle, Neighborhood Social Club, Pontoon Beach IL, 7 p.m. • Pat Liston, Schmitty’s Sunset Inn Again, Troy IL, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 30th • Pennsylvania Slim Duo, Grafton Winery, Grafton IL, 3 to 7 p.m. • Old Salt Music Trio, The Loading Dock, Grafton IL, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. • Live Music, Grafton Oyster Bar, Grafton IL, 7 p.m. • Ridin’ Shotgun, Foundry Public House, Edwardsville IL, 2 to 5 p.m. • Aaron Kamm and the One Drops with Groovement, Old Rock House, St. Louis MO,

• The Watson Twins, Blueberry Hill Duck Room, University City MO, 8 p.m. • Music Monday’s on Soulard, Four Strings, St. Louis MO, 6 p.m. • Monday Funk with Third Sight, BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m.

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Photo by Francesco Prandoni/Redferns Nick Mason of Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets performs on stage. 8 p.m. • T-Pain : 1UP Tour, Pop’s Concert Venue, Sauget IL, 8 p.m. • Jacquees, The Pageant, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. • Student Night, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis MO, 6:45 p.m. • Masterminds, The Back Bar, Edwardsville IL, 9 p.m. • Superjam, Fox Sports Midwest Live, St. Louis MO, 9:30 p.m. • Ahmad Jamal, Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries, St. Louis MO, 8:30 p.m. • Rob Apollo, Blueberry Hill Duck Room, University City MO, 8 p.m. • Red, White, & Floyd - Tribute to Pink Floyd, The Back Room at Bottle and Barrel, Alton IL, 8 p.m.

• Bluegrass N Bloodies, Gezellig, St. Louis MO, 12 to 3 p.m. • Sonu Nigam & Neha Kakkar, Chaifetz Arena, St. Louis MO, 6:30 p.m. • Our Last Night, Old Rock House, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • Cloud Catcher, Fubar, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m.

Monday, April 1 • The Interrupters, Delmar Hall, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Young Cats of Jazz with Keith Bowman

• Ice Nine Kills & From Ashes To New: March Into Madness Tour, The Ready Room, St. Louis MO, 6 p.m. • The Beauty of Korean Music Eine Flute Ensemble, St. Francis Xavier College Church, St. Louis MO, 5 p.m. • Branford Marsalis Quartet, Jazz St. Louis, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • St. Louis Blues Society Presents Roland Johnson, The Dark Room, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • The Rail Whiskey Jam Session, Pop’s Blue Moon, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. • Kim Massie, The Bootleg at Atomic Cowboy, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3 • Kero Kero Bonito, The Ready Room, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • King Buffalo, Blueberry Hill Duck Room, University City MO, 8 p.m. • Pato Banton, Club Viva, St. Louis, 9 p.m. • Messer, Pop’s Concert Venue, Sauget IL, 6:30 p.m. • Voodoo Tenacious D, Broadway Oyster Bar, St. Louis MO, 9:30 p.m. • The Kasimu-tet, The Dark Room, St. Louis MO, 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 31 • Ivas John Duo, Grafton Winery, Grafton IL, 2 to 6 p.m. • Robert Perry Band, The Loading Dock, Grafton IL, 2 to 6 p.m. • The Vault, The Back Bar, Edwardsville IL, 4 p.m. • Scott and Mechelle, Big Daddy’s, Edwardsville IL, 2 to 6 p.m. • One Night of Queen, River City Casino & Hotel, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Opera Tastings, Catrina’s, Edwardsville IL, 7 to 8:30 p.m. • The Drew Project Featuring Gregg ‘Happy Guitar’ Haynes, The Ambassador, St. Louis MO, 5:30 p.m. • Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets, Stifel Theatre, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Animal Sandwich, The Lakehouse at Buffalo Park, Maryville IL, 2 to 5 p.m.

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills performs during the 2018 Vans Warped Tour. Quartet, The Dark Room, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • T-Zank and AlienNature - The Blueprint Tour, FUBAR, St. Louis MO, 6:30 p.m.

• Karaoke with Nick, Four Strings, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. • The Matching Shoe, Scarlett’s Wine Bar, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m

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‘Hard work’ pays off for 224 students at Silver Medallion banquet

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scott.cousins@hearstil.com GODFREY — “Hard work” was a catchphrase used by students, teachers and parents to describe what it took to get to the Riverbend Arena for the 31th annual Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards Banquet, hosted Thursday at Lewis and Clark College.

That was common for most of the schools, especially the larger ones. “I think it’s good being recognized,” he said. He plans to major in computer science, but is undecided on what school. Kent Scheffel, vice president of enrollment services at LCCC, said the program is important and a “great” event for the college. “It’s a chance for students to see the college, to see the campus,” he said. “It’s just good relationship with the community when the students and parents can come to the campus.” He said they “really look forward” to it every year.

A total of 50 EHS students were among those honored.

“The students deserve the recognition. They work very hard to be in the top 8 percent and this is a chance for them to see the community say thank you.”

“This is extremely important, to recognize those students who have risen to such a high degree within the school,” said EHS Assistant Principal Vincent Schlueter. “It’s a fantastic chance to acknowledge their accomplishments and a little bit of bragging on what they’re going to be doing in the future.”

East Alton-Wood River teacher John Marshall was honored as the Teacher of the Year. Retiring Edwardsville Superintendent Lynda Andre and Carrollton Superintendent Kerry Cox were also honored.

Yun Lu, whose son, Joey Lu, was among the EHS students, called it a “perfect event.”

East Alton-Wood River’s Shawn McKee and Jersey Community High School’s Brooke E. Tuttle won the scholar athlete awards.

“This is a time and the place to promote them,” he said, adding this was his second son to receive the honor. A total of 22 schools participated. Most have been a part of the event for years. The only new participant was the Father McGivney Catholic High School. Father McGivney Principal Joe Lombardi called it a “fantastic experience.” “I love to see that our students are being recognized for their academic experiences,” he said. This will be the fourth graduating class at the Glen Carbon school, which has an enrollment of 201 in grades 9-12. Four Father McGivney students were honored, but only one, Jacob McCreary, was able to attend because

Participating schools included Alton, Brussels, Bunker Hill, Calhoun, Carlinville, Carrollton, Civic Memorial, Connect Christian School, East Alton-Wood River, Edwardsville, Father McGivney Catholic High School, Gillespie, Greenfield, Jersey Community, Marquette Catholic, Metro-East Lutheran, Mississippi Valley Christian, Mount Olive, North Greene, Roxana, Southwestern and Staunton high schools. In addition to The Telegraph and The Intelligencer, sponsors were Olin Corp., Phillips 66, Global Brass and Copper Inc., Lewis and Clark Community College, and 1st MidAmerica Credit Union. The Teacher of the Year Award was sponsored by CNB Bank & Trust, and the Scholastic Athlete of the Year Awards were sponsored by Carrollton Bank.

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“I tried desperately to get you to laugh at my jokes and get you to relate to the multitude of personal stories I told to make the lesson more interesting,” he said. “However, it is confession time. Some of those personal stories I told were embellished,” he noted, adding for them not to tell the juniors.

“I just think it’s a really great thing the community is doing to recognize these students and their academic accomplishments to kind of bring the best this area has to offer,” he said, adding that he took classes that pushed him the hardest, and used his peers as a way to gauge himself.

economics, American studies and European studies over their four years at the school. “I’ve seen you grow as students and mature into young adults.”

He also noted the importance of family.

About 800 students, parents, teachers and others attended the annual event, which honors the top 8 percent of students from local public and private high schools. It also honors a teacher and scholastic athletes of the year. A total of 224 students were listed, including Edwardsville High School senior Patrick Driscoll.

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“Others have helped prepare you for your graduation and adulthood,” Marshall said. “They have likely played a behind-thescene role, but that makes it no less important.”

By Scott Cousins scott.cousins@hearstil.com GODFREY — An outstanding teacher, two scholar athletes and two retiring superintendents were among those honored Thursday at the 31th annual Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards Banquet, held Thursday at Lewis and Clark College. The event honors the top 8 percent of students in local public and private high schools, this year 224 students. There are also several other awards. John Marshall, a social studies teacher at East Alton-Wood River High School, won his second Teacher of the Year Award. The first time was in 1999. Tom Hoechst, business development officer for CNB Bank & Trust, made the announcement. He read a number of statements submitted as part of the nomination process, including: • “This teacher is one of the most intelligent teachers I have ever had. The style of teaching, I believe, as helped prepare me for college.” • This teacher often compares our tests to college exams,” and I believe this is one of the main reasons why I will be more than prepared for my college years.” • The teaching style is unique compared to other teachers, and this teacher always likes to get the whole class involved and is not afraid to make jokes every once in awhile.” • This teacher never stops learning and continues to progress and be a better teacher.” • This teacher constantly talks to students about being adults, but still leaves them room to develop and grow on their own.” • “This teacher is always pushing students to reach their highest potential. Not only is he a great teacher, but also a great role model. His passion for learning puts him beyond the rest.” Marshall was nominated by this year’s Silver Medallion recipients from EAWR. “We spent a lot of time together, both quality time and good time,” he said, adding that he taught them modern world history,

Marshall closed by talking about what he thought was the greatest teacher. “Let’s not forget the best influence in your life,” he said. “It’s not a classroom teacher, not even a human being. It’s not a course or a textbook or a novel. It’s not even an electronic device like the one you’re looking at right now. The best teacher in life is failure.” He said fear of failure holds back “potential, greatness and success.” “ You can learn from success and success is a great thing,” he said. “You can learn just as much about anything and yourself if you take risks.” Jersey Community High School’s Brooke E. Tuttle and East AltonWood River’s Shawn McKee and won the Scholastic Athlete of the Year Awards. Steve Thompson, regional president of Carrollton Bank, presented those awards. Tuttle, who plans to attend the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, transferred to JCHS two years ago from Sullivan High School. She ranks second in her class, is an Illinois State Scholar and member of the National Honor Society. She is also active in numerous school and leadership activities. She is captain of the golf, basketball, softball and football cheerleading teams. McKee ranks first in his class at EAWR. He plans to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and study nursing He is a two-year NHS member and has won numerous academic awards and is a member of the Scholar Bowl team. He is active in a number of activities, including student council, a junior Rotarian, and is a member of the Madison County Youth Board and the Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities School Leadership Committee. Athletically, he has played baseball, football and basketball, and served as team captain on the football and basketball teams. Retiring Edwardsville Superintendent Lynda Andre and Carrollton Superintendent Kerry Cox were also honored. The Teacher of the Year Award was sponsored by CNB Bank & Trust, and the Scholastic Athlete of the Year Awards were sponsored by Carrollton Bank.

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Food for Thought … with Vicki Bennington

‘Moonlighting’ always in foodies’ vernacular

For decades, fried chicken eaters have come from near and far to eat at Castelli’s “Moonlight” Restaurant at 255 on Fosterburg Road in Alton. It is definitely a destination of its own, and its offerings go way beyond its mainstay, though the succulent, juicy bird is hard to pass up. About 70 percent of the restaurant’s patrons order the Talk-N-Chic fried chicken. My husband and I decided to try it out for lunch one day. So … I got the two-piece (a breast and a leg) famous Talk-N-Chic that came with a vegetable (I got green beans), and one of my favorite things - the house salad. It comes with what I’ve always called the house “Mayfair-style” dressing (though on the menu, it says Roman dressing). I don’t think I have found anything that tastes quite like it – at any other restaurant or at the grocery store. I know many people who “Moonlight” just for the salad, or order it to go – or even buy the salad in quantity for special occasions or serving guests in their home. Yeah, it’s that good. My husband tried the fish and chips, a

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Castelli’s Moonlight is a fine dining establishment, yet with a family feel. There are a lot of other food choices, beginning with appetizers like shrimp cocktail, homemade toasted ravioli or chicken livers, which are hard to find anywhere, but are always delicious. From there, if you aren’t hooked on the house salad like I am, there is a selection of other salads, and entrees include filet mignon (which I have had several times, and it’s very good), several Italian pasta dishes, New York strip steak, pork chops, chicken breast tenderloins, lobster tail and shrimp, among several other choices. Then, end the evening with a dessert like cheesecake or bread pudding made in-house. If you aren’t quite that hungry, a sandwich menu features homemade meatball sandwich, Italian beef, steak burger and others that can be ordered any time of day.

Though Castelli’s Moonlight still doesn’t take reservations for the regular dining room, they do have a nice bar area with tables, and waiting room and chairs, where those who are in line for seating can be comfortable and warm (or cool, depending on the weather). But if you are from the Riverbend area, you probably remember when the building was smaller, and those waiting were doing so in a long “snake-like” line that went down a hall, out the door and into the rain, sleet, snow – or heat. But people waited anyway – and came back for more. If that isn’t a testament to its popularity, whatever it is you like best there, then I don’t know what is. The restaurant is also the setting for many family and friend events in the private banquet rooms. Business meetings, baby or wedding showers, funeral lunches or graduation parties have all drawn me there at one time or another. Most people around the area have similar memories that they are still adding to at “Moonlight,” which is the way we all still refer to it, even though the official name has changed.

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Friday, March 29 • Beer Barons History Lecture with Dan Fuller, Alpha Brewing Co., St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • SHE Stories: Misbehaved Women, Shameless Grounds LLC, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • Only Fools Run at Night 5k Run/Walk, O’Fallon Parks & Recreation, O’Fallon IL, 9 p.m. • American Cornhole League National Championships, America’s Center Convention Complex, St. Louis MO., All day. • Sips & Snuggles, Green Finned Hippy Farms Inc., Pocahontas IL, 6 p.m. • PlanX Midnight Madness Season Opener, Gateway Motorsports Park, Madison IL, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. • Art Fair, Queeny Park, Ballwin MO, 5 to 9 p.m. • Regency Ball, Mahler Ballroom, St. Louis MO, 6 p.m. • Ladies Day, Vintage71, Edwardsville IL, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Lock-In 5th to 8th Grade, Riverbend Skate, Alton IL, 11:30 p.m. • Wellspent Movie Night - Harry Potter & The Chamber of Secrets, Wellspent Brewing Company, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m.

Friday: Cornhole National Championships

Saturday, March 30 • American Cornhole League National Championships, America’s Center Convention Complex, St. Louis MO., All day. • Metro East Model Railroad Club Spring Open House, Old Town Hall/Fire House, Glen Carbon IL, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Art Fair, Queeny Park, Ballwin MO, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Civil War Ball, Mahler Ballroom, St. Louis MO, 6 p.m. • Lock-In 9th to 12th Grade, Riverbend Skate, Alton IL, 11:30 p.m. • Glo-Bingo, The Crystal Ballroom, Staunton IL, 5 p.m. • Kellsie’s Hope Foundation Pirate Pub Crawl, Downtown, Edwardsville IL, 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. • The Schoolyard Garden Across the Curriculum PD Event, Lincoln Middle School, Edwardsville IL, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Open House, Country Bend Campground, Litchfield IL, 1 to 5 p.m. • Spring Outdoor Flea Market, Half-Crocked Antiques, Bourbon MO, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Adult Only Egg Hunt, Red Deuce, Germantown IL, 9:30 p.m. • Confluence Crush Roller Derby Double Header, Belle Claire Fairgrounds, Belleville IL, 5 p.m. • Mother/Son Bowling, Bowl Haven Lanes, Alton IL, 3 p.m.

Sunday, March 31 • American Cornhole League National Championships, America’s Center Convention Complex, St. Louis MO., All day. • Art Fair, Queeny Park, Ballwin MO, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Buzz’d Beer Festival, The Old Bakery Beer Company, Alton IL, 1 to 5 p.m. • Baby Fair, Gateway Center, Collinsville IL, 1 to 4 p.m. • Lager Summit, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (Grove), St. Louis MO, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Free showing of Instant Family, Skyview Drive-In Movie Theater, Belleville IL, 6:30 p.m. • 2019 Jeep Swap Meet Co-hosted by 618 Jeeps, Fairmount Park Race Track, Collinsville IL, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Goths On Wheels, St. Louis Skatium, St. Louis MO, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. • Designer Handbag Bingo, Our Lady Queen of Peace School and Church, Belleville IL, 1 p.m. • Overnight Ghost Hunt, Sisters Tea House, Fenton MO, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

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Sunday: Overnight Ghost Hunt

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What to discover … arts Thursday, March 28 • Test Drive Technologies Open House 10th Anniversary Celebration, Gateway Classic Cars Headquarters, O’Fallon IL, 1 to 4 p.m. • Ladies Night Out - Spring Fling, Alton Exchange Mall, Alton IL, 6 to 9 p.m. • Succulent Planting Class, Wellspent Brewing Company, St. Louis MO, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • Wine Dinner by Pinnacle, Boathouse at Forest Park, St. Louis MO, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. • Alumni Happy Hour, Old Bakery Beer Co., Alton IL, 5 to 7 p.m. • 2019 Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Alpine Shop (Lindbergh Blvd), St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • Waitress, The Fabulous Fox, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m., Runs through April 7th. • Yoga & Meditation - Finding a Deeper Body Alignment & Connection, A Holistic Approach, Glen Carbon IL, 5 p.m. • Todd Glass, Helium Comedy Club, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m., Runs through March 30th. • John Caparulo, Funny Bone, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, March 29 • Angel Vine & Wine, The Purple Ottoman, Bethalto IL, 12 p.m. • Frog Walk, Watershed Nature Center, Edwardsville IL, 7 p.m. • The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Landmark’s Tivoli Theatre, St. Louis MO, 11:55 p.m. • Open Pain & Over-sized Signs, Mommy’s Design Farm DIY Workshops, Florissant MO, 6 to 9 p.m. • Shifting Time, The Grandel, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Dancing, Casa Loma Ballroom, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. • Native American Star Stories, Healing Arts Center, St. Louis MO, 6 p.m. • Yoga + Grown Up Recess, City Museum, St. Louis MO, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. • Sound Off Flow with DJ Taz Rashid, Covo STL, St. Louis MO, 6:30 p.m. • The Play That Goes Wrong, Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m., Runs through April 7th. • Book Club, Afterwords Books, Edwardsville IL, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 30 • The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Landmark’s Tivoli Theatre, St. Louis MO, 11:55 p.m. • Shifting Time, The Grandel, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Angel Vine & Wine, The Purple Ottoman,

Think you know “Game of Thrones”? Put your knowledge to the test during Game of Thrones Trivia on Tuesday, April 2, at the Tin Roof in St. Louis. Bethalto IL, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • The Sound of Music, Stifel Theatre, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Greg Warren Kid-Friendly Comedy Matinee, The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville IL, 3 p.m. • Comedy Night Live with Greg Warren, The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville IL, • Beginner Yogi Workshop, Vive Yoga Studio, Glen Carbon IL, 1 p.m. • Cherokee FootBeat & Costumes & Puppets, Thomas Dunn Learning Center, St. Louis MO, 1 to 4 p.m. • Spring Cookie Decorating, Glen Carbon Library, Glen Carbon IL, 1 to 2 p.m. • Orchard Pest & Disease Management, Gateway Greening, St. Louis MO, 10 a.m. Sunday, March 31st • Intuitive Painting Party, Silver Lining: A Holistic Wellness Center and Boutique, St. Louis MO, 1 to 3 p.m. • RISE + YOGA, Contemporary Art Center, St. Louis MO, 8:55 a.m. • Intelligent Lives Movie Screening, Edwardsville Public Library, Edwardsville IL, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. • Poetic Justice Open Mic, The Grandel, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Fur and Feather - Stress and Anxiety Relief Series, A Holistic Approach, Glen Carbon IL, 12:30 p.m. • Paint Nite, Tin Roof, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • The Devil’s Cabaret 7.0, The Crack Fox, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m.

• Clothing Swap + Pop-Up, Fresh & Co. Studio, St. Louis MO, 3 to 5:30 p.m. • Gehring Site - SIUE Investigations Dr. Julie Zimmermann, Cahokia Mounds World Heritage Site, Collinsville IL, 2 to 3 p.m. • Subtle Energy of the Body: Chakra Series, The Yoga Connection at BWN, Alton IL, 1:30 p.m.

Monday, April 1 • Trails Open for Season, The Nature Institute, Godfrey IL, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Spring ‘19 Auction, Airline Drive Self Storage, East Alton IL, 4:30 p.m. • Vintage Bike Night, Schlafly Bottleworks, Maplewood MO, 6 to 9 p.m. • Yoga for Runners, RunWell, Edwardsville IL, 6 p.m. • Intro to Wheel Throwing, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton IL, 6 p.m. • Smoke’n Aces Poker League Tournaments, The Back Bar, Edwardsville IL, 6:30 p.m. • Bungee Fitness, FYSIQ Fit, St. Louis MO, 4 p.m. • Monthly Wellness Clinic, Spay and Neuter Clinic, Bethalto IL, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, April 2

• Storm Spotter Class, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis MO, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. • $2 Tuesday Movie, The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville IL, 7 p.m.

• Read To A Dog, Edwardsville Public Library, Edwardsville IL, 6 p.m. • Tuesday Night Trivia, Global Brew Tap House, Edwardsville IL, 7 p.m. • Dark Lecture Series - Spirit Communication, St. Louis Paranormal Research Society, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. • Game Of Thrones Trivia, Tin Roof, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Bird and Photography Walk, The Audubon Center at Riverlands, West Alton MO, 7 a.m. • Open Mic, Funny Bone, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m. • Intro to Wheel Throwing, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton IL, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, April 3 • YogArt, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton IL, 5:30 p.m. • Madison County Lincoln Days Dinner, Bluff City Grill, Alton IL, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. • Steak Cooking (& Eating) School, BeerSauce Shop, Saint Peters MO, 7 p.m. • Chalk Painting 101 Day Class, Savannah’s Southern Charm, Waterloo IL, 2 to 5 p.m. • Cake Decorating for Beginners, Glazy Squares, Edwardsville IL, 6:30 p.m. • Family Night, Cardinals Nation, St. Louis MO, 5 p.m. • Xtreme Bar Bingo, Alton VFW Post 1308, Alton IL, 7 p.m.

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New sounds

Ex-Prince guitarist Donna Grantis explores fusion

By Pablo Gorondi Associated Press Donna Grantis, “Diamonds & Dynamite” (eOne) Like with Miles Davis or David Bowie, having played with Prince is an entry in a musician’s resume that’s worth a thousand recommendations. Canadian guitarist Donna Grantis spent four years in various capacities with the late artist who once changed his name to an unpronounceable glyph. Among other credits, Grantis wrote the title tune for “PlectrumElectrum,” Prince’s 2014 album with the group 3rdEyeGirl, which she was also part of. For this eight-track instrumental collection, she has teamed up with a trio of Minneapolis aces — drummer JT Bates, bassist Cody McKinney and keyboard player Bryan Nichols — as well as New York-based, Minneapolis-born tabla virtuoso Suphala. “Mr Majestic” is a mellow opener, with Grantis varying her guitar’s volume to hover

over a lush base provided by electric piano and Suphala’s delicately high-pitched percussion. It’s followed by the title track — a wide-ranging composition darting across the spectrum of funky, jazz-rock fusion — which Grantis says was, as the rest of the album, greatly influenced by her experiences with The Purple One. Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready adds fiery string work to “Violetta” and “Trashformer,” two of the heaviest tracks on the record. Grantis saves one of the best and most dynamic tunes for last. “Elsa” closes the album with plenty of all-around movement, lively interplay between Suphala and Bates, a fuzzy keyboard solo and some nasty guitar tones. Recorded live-to-tape in just two days, a pace similar to that of many great jazz albums, “Diamonds & Dynamite” is an experimentally adventurous set, which contains ample evidence why Prince held Grantis in such high regard.

eOne | AP The cover image of "Diamonds & Dynamite" a release by Donna Grantis.

Lucy Rose’s ‘No Words Left’ is delicate, beautiful

By Ragan Clark Associated Press

Left.” Masterfully mixed, the album’s primary aesthetic feels stripped down — with an emphasis on piano and acoustic guitar parts Lucy Rose, “No Words Left” (Arts & Crafts) alongside Rose’s Joni Mitchell and Laura “Conversation don’t come easy,” Lucy Marling reminiscent vocals — but with the Rose softly sings on the opening track of her added color of brass and strings elevating the new album. composition. “But I’ve got a The album is also lot to say.” carefully paced. The Guitar pickinstrumental track ing fills the “Just a Moment” space of the begins like a lullaby, track “Conthe guitar softly versation,” strumming in. With joined by subpeaceful intertle strings as ludes, like “Just Rose grapples a Moment” and with feelings the appropriately toward a lover named “No Words she longs for Left (Pt. 1),” the despite misalbum never forces givings. “No itself along. Rather, one makes me it flows gently and high like you Arts & Crafts | AP patiently. do… no one Though Rose lets me down remains delicate The cover image of "No Words Left," by Lucy Rose. like you do.” throughout, she It’s the strikes different perfect start to the English-based folk artist’s tones on each song. In “Solo(w)” her pain gentle, yet salient album called “No Words is palpable as soft piano crescendos and

she sings out, hypnotically and repetitively, “Cause something’s missing/When I am solo, so low, solo, so low.” ”What Does It Take” is pleading, while “Treat Me Like a Women” shows her resolve as she confronts the man who “fires” words at her: “And you treat me like a fool/Or do you treat me like a woman.”

“No Words Left” is melancholy in a way that feels relatable and raw. Rose knows she’s written a collection of blue songs and instead of fighting the inclination, she embraces it. In her closing track, she is good natured as she coos, “Song after song/All about me and my misery. And I’m still blue/so blue.” Blue is a color she wears well.

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Scripts from ‘DVD Show’ to be digitally preserved JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Hollywood producer Carl Reiner and the National Comedy Center say they’re working together to digitally preserve Reiner’s collection of scripts from the 1960’s “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” The scripts are full of Reiner’s handwritten changes to the dialogue. Reiner, who turned 97 on Tuesday, says creating and producing the comedy is the project he’s most proud of. His scripts for all 158 episodes have been stored away since production wrapped in 1966. The National Comedy Center also says it has acquired production documents and scripts from director John Rich, who directed the first 41 episodes of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and was the original director of “All in the Family.” The interactive comedy center opened last summer in the western New York city of Jamestown.

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Respecting elders: Clip sparks courtesy debate

By Leanne Italie Associated Press Put a handle on it. If you don’t know what that means, you might not call elders by “Mr.,” ”Miss” or “Mrs.,” insist that your children do the same or demand it for yourself. If you’ve heard the term, you’re likely familiar with the history of the politics of respectability and what that means to some African-Americans, pro and con. Are you from the North or the South? A small town or big city native? From a religious, school or immigrant community that uses elder honorifics? Perhaps you’re Professor, Doctor or Judge. All of the above were widely debated on social media last week, focused on an old talk-show clip of the late Maya Angelou sharply chiding a young woman for addressing her as Maya rather than Miss Angelou before asking the poet and memoirist for her views on interracial marriage. “I’m not ‘Maya.’ I’m 62 years old. I have lived so long and tried so hard that a young woman like you, or any other, you have no license to come up to me and call me by my first name. That’s first,” she said to claps from the audience. “Also, because at the same time, I am your mother, I am your auntie, I’m your teacher, I’m your professor. You see?” Angelou, who was black, apologized later in the show to her questioner, also black. Pierre Phipps, who tweeted the snippet, has heard from all sides since then and said opinions are varied and plentiful. After his March 14 tweet sent Angelou’s name trending on Twitter, Phipps said the Kim in the clip reached out. Turns out she’s Kim Watts, 49, an educator in the San Francisco Bay Area. Watts told The Associated Press by phone Wednesday that she doesn’t have a Twitter account but friends and family alerted her to the hub-bub. She said she was a 20-year-old college student in 1989 when she went on a class trip to San

Francisco to sit in the audience for a taping with Angelou of the talk show “People are Talking.” “Her response threw me off. It was a little awkward for me, but at the same time it was like, oh my God this is Maya Angelou,” Watts said. “I remember feeling like, oh my gosh I insulted one of my icons, a person I look up to.” Watts said she got a kick out of people new the clip thinking she was still a teen. The 29-year-old Phipps, whose Twitter handle is @PrinceCharmingP, can’t remember where he found the vintage exchange when he tweeted it out with: “I can’t wait to turn 30 so I can read one of yall for calling me by my first name like this:” He told the AP in an interview that he was surprised at the attention the tweet has received, especially among young people who disagreed with Angelou. She died in 2014 at age 86, and also favored the title Dr. in light of her numerous honorary doctorates. “They think Miss Angelou’s response was very elitist. They were really, really pissed about it,” said Phipps, who lives in Los Angeles and writes for television. “We’re living in progressive times and a lot of people said once they turn 18, they feel like they have an even platform no matter how old you are. History is no longer playing a part in how we go about our everyday lives. History is becoming history.” Phipps grew up in Chicago, but he has plenty of older female relatives from the South, including Mississippi and Alabama. “It’s an unwritten rule on respect for elders in which a lot of us were born and raised to ‘put a handle on it,’” he said. “Me personally, coming from a strong black Southern family, I didn’t see anything wrong with her response. Everyone is raised differently.” Watts, who was adopted as a child by white parents, said she was not raised with the courtesy title tradition or practice for elders in her life. “I wasn’t thinking about that in the

Nell Redmond | AP Poet Maya Angelou smiles in 2010 as she greets guests at a garden party at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. How we address our elders and why set off a social media debate recently after a Los Angeles scriptwriter tweeted an old TV clip of Angelou rebuking a young woman for calling her by her first name. moment,” she said of her encounter with Angelou. “I like that this conversation, though, is focused on respect. Given my age now, I can see both sides of it.” Carrie Salow is a 55-year-old mother of two girls in Phoenix, where she moved from Grand Rapids, Michigan, when she was 15. “I absolutely expect my teen daughters to call their friends’ parents Mr. and Mrs., and I expect the same,” said Salow, who is white. “The kids who live across the street from us are now young adults, in and out of college. They still call me Mrs. Salow and I feel it is appropriate.” Valencia Bey, 49, was born and raised in Chicago and now lives in nearby Oak Park. She spent most of her summers in Shelby, Mississippi, with her maternal grandparents. “You just did NOT call elders by their first name,” said Bey, who is black. “I was taught by folks who felt the way Ms. Angelou did. Addressing someone as Mr. or Miss was a sign of respect, especially those who came from the Jim Crow South, where calling a

grown black person by their first name was a sign of disrespect. White people would purposely not call them Mr. or Mrs. or Miss to reinforce that they were considered inferior.” Against the backdrop of African-American history, such honorifics are heavy indeed. “Like Angelou, our elders have lived lives some of us can only imagine, especially if they grew up in a society that was founded on white supremacy,” wrote Britni Danielle, in a piece about the tweet at Essence online. “Often times, they weren’t given the respect they were due by the outside world, which regularly sought to humiliate and dehumanize them at every turn. Those who did dare speak up and demand their propers did so knowing the price could be steep,” she wrote. Danielle acknowledged young blacks responding to Phipps’ tweet who thought Angelou was out of line, writing: “We live in a time where some people don’t really value the things and people who came before them.”

Gina Gershon, Virginia Madsen to appear at 2019 Ebertfest CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Actresses Gina Gershon, Virginia Madsen and Jennifer Tilly are among the guests at this year's Ebertfest film festival in Champaign. The annual festival honors Roger Ebert, the late Chicago Sun-Times film critic.

I t ru n s A p r i l 1 0 t o A p r i l 1 3 a t Champaign's Virginia Theatre. Festival host Chaz Ebert says the women are "three of Roger's favorite actresses." They are to appear onstage for questionand-answer sessions. Gershon and Tilly

will speak about their movie "Bound" and Madsen will discuss "Sideways." This years' lineup also includes documentaries about Aretha Franklin , Maya Angelou and children's TV host Fred Rogers.

Other films to be shown are Cameron Crowe's "Almost Famous," Jonathan Demme's "Rachel Getting Married" and "Cold War," a Polish movie nominated for an Oscar this year in the best foreign language film category.

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Behind the stage curtain, Glenn Lurie could see the bar stool waiting for him. It was just a few feet away but for the 57-year-old comedian, every step of the 10 he needed to get there would be slow and uncertain. He made it to his seat, his hands and feet a bit more steady than usual, and spoke softly into the mic: “Here’s the transparency part of the program — I’m living with Parkinson’s.” With that, the audience — 100 people or so who paid to see a Tuesday night amateur comedy show — fell silent. So Lurie moved quickly to one of his favorite jokes, about support groups for people with Parkinson’s disease: “When we have our meetings once a month, we start off with a secret handshake.” He paused long enough for the joke to sink in. Then, hearing laughter bubble up from the crowd, Lurie kept going. “Our favorite furniture is Shaker,” he said. More laughter. “And we like our martinis stirred, not shaken.” By then, everyone was laughing. Lurie was diagnosed nearly six years ago. But it’s only been in the last four months that he’s found a way to take the bad news of Parkinson’s and turn it into something he — and a room full of strangers — can laugh at.

A WAKE-UP CALL’ Before moving to Charlotte, Lurie lived near San Francisco. Back then, in his early 50s, he was enjoying decent health other than, as he puts it, “battling the bulge.” But everything changed in September 2013. Two friends in California, in the span of one week, both asked Lurie whether he’d had a stroke. They’d noticed his walk or gait looked different, like he was dragging his feet. And his friends thought it was odd Lurie’s right arm seemed habitually bent and immobile, sort of tucked in to his side. At his first visit to the neurologist, Lurie walked a short distance down a hallway for observation. The diagnosis, he remembers, was quick and obvious to the doctor. Suddenly, symptoms Lurie had been trying to ignore now made sense. “I would wake up in the morning and when I would yawn, my body would shake. I would have tremors and I would get cramps in my calves … More than likely, I had Parkinson’s for a year before it was diagnosed.” Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disorder caused by too little dopamine in the brain. The chemical is widely associated with happiness and psychological health but it

John D. Simmons | Charlotte Observer (AP) Glenn Lurie, 57, punches a heavy bag in Cornelius, North Carolina. Lurie was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease several years ago and decided to meet the disease head on with proactive exercises. He also developed a bucket list of things he wanted to do, among those is being a stand-up comedian. also plays an essential role in some of the body’s most-basic physical functions. Without enough dopamine, Lurie explains, “The brain is sending messages to my limbs but it’s arriving on a delay.” Medicine helps slow the severity of progressing symptoms but there’s no known cure for the disease. “As the illness goes on and on, the effectiveness of the medication wanes and you gotta keep taking more and more and eventually the drugs don’t help,” Lurie said, holding out a handful of 15 pills he takes daily. About half are for Parkinson’s. The most common Parskinson’s symptoms include shaking or tremors in the body, and difficulty with speech, dexterity and balance. Lurie describes the change as becoming almost “statuesque.” Over time, doctors say Parkinson’s usually worsens and can lead to the inability to walk, to drive or to control other movements of the hands and feet. “It affects everybody differently … I don’t know what the future holds,” Lurie said. “I might have to have a walker. I might go into a wheelchair.” He moved to Charlotte two years ago to be closer to family so he’d have help. Every six

months, he checks in with his doctor and he’s regularly making lifestyle changes as the illness progresses. “You start to take stock of yourself,” Lurie said. “You don’t know how long you have to be capable of walking or cutting food with a fork and knife … Eventually, I won’t be able to drive. It gets harder and harder.” And for all those things he wants to do before his body won’t let him, Lurie has a “bucket list.”

NO TIME FOR NERVOUSNESS Stand-up comedy may look easy enough as long you don’t have a fear of public speaking. But for a person living with Parkinson’s, it will challenge all their senses. Lurie’s handwriting is nearly unreadable, he says, because his finger movement isn’t as precise as it once was. He types his jokes out before a show and prints his bio for the emcee to announce the evening’s entertainers. But even then, the going is slow and difficult. Lurie used to type more than 50 words a minute. Now, that’s closer to 20. Remembering jokes is hard, too.

“I can go into a mental pause like a brain fade,” he said. “All comedians have it, even if they don’t have Parkinson’s. But it’s a little more out in the open that I’m working through something.” On some nights, Lurie labors over every word. His brain knows what to say but the message being carried to his lips is often sluggish and choppy. And when words arrive, his voice is soft — a common side-effect of Parkinson’s, caused by weakening of the vocal chord muscles. Smiling at his own jokes, even, is no guarantee. Doctors call this “facial masking,” part of the minimal muscle control associated with Parkinson’s. Or, as Lurie describes it: His “poker face.” Overcoming the inherent obstacles to perform with Parkinson’s, Lurie says, leave little energy for stage fright: “I have so much to worry about — making sure I get to the seat and sit down on it, and don’t trip when I’m walking on the stage. “Being nervous doesn’t really factor into the equation.”

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COMEDIAN Continued from Page 33 Lurie’s comedy not only increases Parkinson’s awareness for the audience but also likely boosts his own health, says Ann Marie Obrikat, executive director of the Parkinson Association of the Carolinas. “As you lose more and more of the dopamine, (Parkinson’s) does influence mood and health,” Obrikat said. “Emotionally, there’s a lot going on as they travel through the journey. And it’s ever-changing, depending on how the Parkinson’s is going.” She remembers a time, after Lurie moved to Charlotte, when he began volunteering with the Parkinson’s Association but then he was absent for a stretch. Obrikat was worried — until several months later, she said, Lurie called her and said he’d started doing stand-up. “I could just tell a difference in his voice — he’d found something that worked for him.”

MISSED JOKES, STILL LAUGHTER Until recently, Lurie had limited stage experience (other than in junior college 38 years ago when he performed a self-written monologue titled, “How to dress for your first Grateful Dead show”). First, he started with open-mic nights in Charlotte. Then, in February, Lurie entered a comedy “showdown” hosted by Heist Brewery and Vinyl Pi. After several rounds of competition, Lurie was chosen by fellow comics to open on March 2 for Paul Hooper, a Charlotte native who has performed stand-up around the world. At Charlotte comedy events, both the performers and the audience tend to be much younger than Lurie. But he doesn’t mind — so far, the reception has been good. Plus, he says, it’s better therapy than traditional Parkinson’s support groups where many people there are 15 to 20 years older than him. Still, the younger audience means a few jokes get missed. “Some people don’t have the same sense of humor as I do,” Lurie said. But what’s the worst that could happen, he asks — “that they’re not gonna laugh?” For self-critique, Lurie records and re-watches every performance. Those punch lines that do best are kept in regular rotation — like the joke Lurie makes about his pharmacist who “is a real bastard,” he says. “Whenever I go there, he puts my medicine in child-proof safety caps.” But even the not-as-great jokes don’t completely bomb on stage. Like at his first-ever performance when Lurie told the story of his career in advertising and all the failed marketing pitches he made. When he got to the part about the PGA pairing up with Slice soda, he heard only a few muted laughs. Then Lurie waited a moment, looked out at the audience and dead-panned: “Alrighty … ” — which got the biggest laugh of all. “He is very likeable. The crowd seems to love him even if the joke doesn’t go well,” said Paul Baeza, a fellow comedian in Charlotte who produces local shows. Baeza and Lurie recently went head-to-head in a “March Mania” competition at the Comedy Zone. Baeza advanced to the next round and Lurie lost out. But with every performance, Baeza said, Lurie seems to get a little better. And for Lurie, every time he takes the stage he feels just a little better. When he can’t do it anymore, he says, he’ll write jokes for others to perform. “The prognosis for Parkinson’s is, it just gets worse,” he said. “When you’re at the bottom, it’s the best time to try something new … There’s things that you want to accomplish before the body won’t let you.”

WANT MORE? Glenn Lurie is active on Twitter @GMLurie. The Parkinson Association of the Carolinas connects people with Parkinson’s and their families with local resources, support groups, events and fundraisers. Executive Director Ann Marie Obrikat recommends people call to discuss personally their diagnosis, needs and interests at 866-903-PARK. More information is available at parkinsonassociation.org.

Robert Plant (from left), Miley Cyrus and and Chance the Rapper will perform one of the 50th anniversary shows commemorating the Woodstock festival, which will take place Aug. 16-18 in Watkins Glen, New York. AP

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Jay-Z, Dead & Company and the Killers will headline one of the 50th anniversary shows commemorating the groundbreaking Woodstock festival this summer. Woodstock co-founder Michael Lang announced Tuesday that Miley Cyrus, Santana, Imagine Dragons, Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters, the Black Keys and Chance the Rapper will also perform at the Woodstock 50 Music and Arts Fair, which will take place Aug. 16-18 in Watkins Glen, New York, about 115 miles northwest of the original site. The event is separate from an anniversary concert planned at the site of the original festival in 1969. Tickets for the three-day festival pushing the message of peace, love and music go on sale April 22, which is Earth Day. Lang said though Woodstock took place 50 years ago, today’s world and 1969 are somewhat parallel. “It’s kind of spooky how similar things are. How some of the things that we thought we’d gone past in the last 50 years — the racial divides, care for the environment and women’s rights — now we have Black Lives Mat-

ter and the #MeToo movement and climate deniers and another (expletive) in the White House,” Lang said. “So, it’s very similar.” Lang made the announcement at a press conference at Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios in New York City alongside Common and John Fogerty, who performed at the original Woodstock. Both Fogerty and Common will perform this summer. Fogerty, 73, recalled performing his set in 1969 after the Grateful Dead hit the stage. He said he took the stage after midnight and half of the audience was asleep. “I was frustrated and I said something like, ‘We hope you’re having a good time out there. We’re playing our hearts out for ya up here.’ And I don’t really see much moving. I see a light, somebody’s lighter goes on in the darkness and somebody out there says, ‘Don’t worry about it John, we’re with ya!’ So I played the whole rest of my complete Woodstock concert for that guy,” he said. More than 80 artists, including David Crosby, Janelle Monae, Brandi Carlile, Country Joe McDonald, Halsey, the Lumineers, Portugal the Man and India.Arie, are expected to perform on three main stages at Wat-

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Our hearing healthcare experts are dedicated to providing the best patient care for our community. We work closely with each patient’s physician to ensure comprehensive treatment. We will send hearing evaluation results to any physician designated by our patient.

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Your results belong to you. We will provide a copy of your diagnostic results to you, upon request.

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Live Local, Care Local. There is no need to go out of town for hearing healthcare. We have four convenient locations and every member of our team is committed to providing the best care possible for every person that walks through our door.

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We provide comprehensive audiological evaluations, tinnitus evaluations, and individualized treatment plans.

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We utilize real ear verification measurements to ensure your hearing aids are performing like they should.

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No gimmicks, no pressure, and no hidden fees.

We want to thank our patients for voting for us to win the Best of the Best in the Riverbend Area. We truly appreciate the opportunity to serve our community.

Chelsea Steer Au.D.

Steven Steer Au.D.

Timothy Fick AAS-HIS, BC-HIS

Don’t Miss Another Moment!

(618) 208-1124

ALTON

NEW LOCATION

3511 College Ave. Alton, IL 62002

GRANITE CITY

2120 Madison Ave., Suite 108 Granite City, IL 62002

MidAmericaAudiologyGroup.com

EDWARDSVILLE

NEW LOCATION

123 Rottingham Ct., Suite C Edwardsville, IL 62025