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ON THE COVER: What better way to christen Opera Edwardsville’s maiden voyage than popping open the champagne? Opera Edwardsville’s 2018 commemorative launch poster — designed by Edwardsville design firm Jim Harper Creative — features a striking design of a champagne bottle as a focal piece. Posters are a celebrated fixture of the operatic tradition — with many iconic designs throughout history from top opera houses. This design was particularly fitting at Opera Edwardsville’s 2018 December Launch Party & Champagne Reception, where its soloists surprised attendees with a performance of the famous “Champagne Trio” from Strauss’ Die Fledermaus.

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Edwardsville’s charm, history meet opera’s beauty, power Opera Edwardsville enters momentous second season By Jill Moon jill.moon@hearst.com EDWARDSVILLE — Still riding a momentous wave from its sold out inaugural concert at the Wildey Theatre, Opera Edwardsville continues the buzz surrounding the region’s newest nonprofit arts organization with the announcement of its 2019 season. “Only months since our 2018 launch, Opera Edwardsville has gained unbelievable momentum. I am proud to be announcing a 2019 season that welcomes top talent and renowned vocal educators to Edwardsville,” Opera Edwardsville’s founder and Artistic Director Chase Hopkins told The Edge. “I am grateful for the enthusiasm and support from our community, and look forward to welcoming artists and audiences from near and far to be part of Opera Edwardsville.” Opera Edwardsville’s mission is to provide musical excellence, education outreach, community development, an artistic platform and cultural enrichment for the benefit of Edwardsville and the region. In January, the

ART FAIR Continued from Page 5 artist who participated last year. The deadline for submissions is June 1 and artists can apply by visiting edwardsvilleartscenter.com. Edwardsville Art Fair is a juried art fair that also highlights a full list of other activities to include scrumptious local food and

Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau of Southwest Illinois honored the nonprofit arts organization as the “Best Addition.” Inspired by the centuries-old artform of opera, Hopkins, of Edwardsville, an operatic tenor, returned last year to his hometown to share his passion for opera with the city that he loves. Opera Edwardsville joins a community steeped in a tradition of promoting the arts in Madison County, Illinois, such as the 175-year-old Edwardsville Municipal Band, the iconic Mississippi River Festival and the Edwardsville Art Center’s annual Art Fair, to name just a few that Hopkins referenced. Enthusiastic community support came with Opera Edwardsville’s first public event, the sold-out concert “Opera Edwardsville presents Christmas at the Wildey,” which was followed by a champagne reception attended by 200 supporters. “Community support really bolsters our effort for education,” said Hopkins, 29, a 2008 Edwardsville High School graduate who traveled abroad for the past six years while training and performing professionally all

drink, a full line-up of entertainers on the stage and a children’s grand tent for creating art. The Edwardsville Art Fair is a wonderful three-day opportunity for the artists to showcase their talents and sell their wares. Additionally, judges will award $15,000 in prize money to selected participating artists. Already regional businesses are stepping up to sponsor the event and artists awards. Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels for all community involvement with advertising opportunities varying per

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over Europe. “Following our 2018 launch, I’m struck by the importance and significance of introducing opera to the historic Wildey Theatre stage, and I look forward to many more operatic performances in the future.” In 2019, a boost for Opera Edwardsville’s mission recently came from the Southern Illi-

nois University Edwardsville Meridian Society, an independent trust that awards grants to an SIUE department to partner with a community organization. The society recently awarded such a grant to Opera Edwardsville

sponsorship level. Contact the Edwardsville Arts Center for more information about becoming a sponsor at 618-655-0337, email office@edwardsvilleartscenter.com or visit the website at edwardsvilleartscenter.com to learn more. The Edwardsville Art Fair is presented by the Edwardsville Arts Center, a community visual arts center located in Edwardsville, Illinois, featuring local, regional and national artists in its gallery. Within the center, affordable, unique artworks also are available for

purchase. The arts center is dedicated to the community, offering regular art exhibitions and classes to enrich the region’s cultural experiences with affordable education and entertainment. To learn more, call the Edwardsville Arts Center at 618-655-0337 or visit edwardsvilleartscenter.com.

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Nicole Dicks is a contributing writer for On The Edge Of The Weekend and is a senior account manager for Cork Tree Inc., located in Downtown Edwardsville, Illinois.

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A scene from “Dumbo” (above). Below, Nico Parker, left, in a scene from the remake of the Disney classic.

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By Robert D. Grubaugh Contributing columnist The live-action update of Disney’s “Dumbo” is a charming story of a uniquely gifted circus animal with gigantic ears and a way for hamming it up in front of audiences. This was exactly why I went to watch it recently after a long day and a long week at work. I admit I was disinterested and maybe so audiences have been, on the whole. I was the only person at my late-night screening, something that is bound to happen when you go to a family targeted picture late on a weeknight. And, I was bored. The movie seemed dull and somewhat listless. It’s certainly predictable and overrelies on computer-generated imagery (CGI) animals that are a just a smidge on the unbelievable side. But, the casting is pretty good and the child actors are capable. The songs are pretty, if not sung particularly well. I just think this is the weakest effort yet as Disney continues to re-work all of its famous catalog. This version of “Dumbo” is directed by Tim Burton, a filmmaker with a notorious track record for artistic license and eclectic production design — I was encouraged by this. I love the quirkiness, by which many of Burton’s previous films are characteristically

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marked. His “Batman” was dark and brooding, prior to Christian Bale and/or Christopher Nolan. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005),” based on the 1964 children’s novel of the same name by Roald Dahl, was refreshed in a totally different way. Frequent Burton collaborator Johnny Depp may owe a long career to the director. But some of the work in “Dumbo” doesn’t make good on Burton’s trademark style. I thought a circus, full of colorful characters and fringeof-society types, would be ripe fodder for him. This one, while sad and dirty, still has those Disney standards fingerprints all over it. “Dumbo” tells the story of circus owner Max Medici (Danny DeVito), who’s down on his luck and struggling to keep the failing business up and running in the summer of 1919. He’s lost a lot of performers to the Spanish flu epidemic and many others have run off. It’s through thankful luck that his equestrian showman star, Holt Farrier (Colin Farrell), has returned from the war in Europe to save the day. But, Farrier lost his left arm in the campaign — and his wife — while overseas. All he has left is trying to get to know his two kids (Finley Hobbins and Nico Parker) and the job of cleaning up after the circus’ elephants. Farrier’s fortune takes a

momentary lift when Dumbo is born and the baby elephant shows a talent for flight when he flaps his ears. By the time V.A. Vandevere (Michael Keaton) shows up to lure away the Medici business with promises of a lucrative merger with his own circus business, we know that he’s trouble — it won’t end well for Vandevere as the “bad guy,” in this movie. Vandevere brings in trapeze artist Colette Marchant (Eva Green), which adds a female perspective to the story about being different from everyone else. But, it’s a positive

message lost in an overlong movie that has a very different ending than the 1941 original Walt Disney Productions’ “Dumbo,” which I wasn’t expecting. I don’t, personally, feel like a dumbo for going to see this one, but — now — I do worry about the upcoming live action versions of “The Lion King,” “Aladdin” and “The Little Mermaid.” “Dumbo” runs 112 minutes and is rated PG for peril/action, some thematic elements and brief mild language. I give this film one star out of four.

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ATHLETE Continued from Page 11 out of IBEW Local 934 in Kingsport, where they live and work the most. Webster University, now honors the foursport athlete in its Department of Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2019 inductee lettered in basketball and cross country for four years (2000-2004), soccer for three years (2000-2002) and tennis for two years (2003-2004). She also competed in cross country for the school. “It was amazing that I was inducted into Webster’s Hall of Fame for one sport, let alone four,” Fortschneider, 36, said to All About. As a basketball player, Fortschneider stands fifth on Webster University’s all-time scoring chart with 1,084 points and is third in field goals made, at 426; fifth in starts, at 85; sixth in assists, at 268; tied for sixth in games played, at 103; seventh in blocked shots, at 50; eighth in 3-point field goals made, at 87; and, ninth in steals, at 175. She also was a two-time All-SLIAC selection in basketball and a starter on Webster’s 2001-2002 team that won the SLIAC championship, advancing to the NCAA Division III Sweet 16, where Webster fell 71-61 to eventual national champion Wisconsin-Stevens Point. As a member of Webster’s soccer team,

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for making this a fight that was worth fighting for.” Fortschneider’s basketball coach, Ryan Barke, had already done some scouting when she played basketball for Alton, Illinois’ Marquette. Then he attended her high school soccer game with Webster soccer coach Luigi “Weeg” Scire, to seal the deal, she said. Even though a striker from Troy, Illinois’ Triad High School scored on her and Fortschneider ended up punching her in the face right in front of the two college coaches, it all worked out for her to attend Webster, not only to play soccer, but also basketball. “I promised not to punch anyone else and coaches Barke and ‘Weeg’ pretended not to be scared of me,” she recounted with characteristic humor. Fortschneider learned of the Hall of Fame honor when Webster’s current athletic director called her and she called him back after a couple missed telephone calls. He said he was proud to tell her she was unanimously nominated for Webster’s Athletics Hall of Fame, she recalled. “It’s humbling, to say the least,” she said. Though she played four sports, for Fortschneider, it was always either soccer or basketball that would make her a professional athlete — because of more opportunity and Barke, it turned out to be basketball — for a few years anyway, before she developed a career as an electrician. Barke pushed Fortschneider toward professional basketball, starting with a try out for Team Reebok, for which she played in 2005 in Florida; then she played semi-professional ball in 2006 for the Plano Lady Eagles, while based in Dallas, where she had an agent who got her on a team overseas, in Germany. While waiting for a contract, she thought she should get a job, at which time her older sister Monica Bristow, of Godfrey, suggested securing a job as an electrician because of her math degree, and IBEW Local 649, out of Alton, Illinois, happened to be hiring. “While waiting for a contract, I applied and by the time my agent had a contract for me, I was already in my professional field as an electrician, so that was the end of my basketball career,” Fortschneider explained. “I wanted longevity and a basketball career is not very easy for women.” And, while many people think working in a male-dominated field wouldn’t be easy for a woman, Fortschneider’s athletic experience and competitive nature made it the right choice for her. Fortschneider described herself as a fighter, because she was born that way to the late June and Elden Fortschneider, an union machinist for Owens-Illinois (now closed in Alton), retired at age 52 when Fortschneider was born, the youngest of four

children by nearly two decades. Then, both of her parents passed away due to illness when Fortschneider was 19. “Mom and Dad, being retired and able to take us wherever we needed to go, really helped me a lot to pursue any athletic team I wanted to,” recalled Fortschneider, who since age 5 played soccer, softball and volleyball; she began playing tennis in high school. “And, being competitive and being able to take it has helped me work in a field of mostly men. You always got better athletically if you played with the guys, so it’s the same concept. It’s made me stronger mentally to deal with men and, obviously, I’ve always been a tomboy.” She also credits her former Marquette basketball coach, Tammy Talbert, for honing her basketball skills and providing her soccer training for Webster. Talbert is now Alton High School’s girls basketball coach. Fortschneider enjoys her career as a traveling union electrician, going where there’s work, now back in Godfrey with McConnell, at her Illinois home for a few months while the couple are on a current job. “I’m a hippie or gypsy soul. I like to see new things, meet new people,” she said. “People ask me why not teach or coach. I love to coach and train, but I just couldn’t sit in front of a computer or sit in a classroom all day. Math was the easiest thing to come to me because, really, I was focused on all of my sports, though I was glad to get the education.” Several Division I schools tried recruiting Fortschneider, too. She could have gone anywhere she wanted, but Webster hit her hard for soccer, she said, and allowed her to play basketball, as well. “I got the education because I was an athlete, they make you stay in school if you want to play,” she noted. “That’s good advice for any young person. See if you like it, you never know the first year.” Athletics still is Fortschneider’s passion. Last year, she put herself through a Spartan Race in Asheville, North Carolina. With Team Krav Maga, named for a mixed martial arts gym where she trains in Kingsport, she conquered a rigorous 13-mile obstacle course with more than 20 obstacles to overcome. She also does Tough Mudder endurance events all over the country, in which participants attempt 10to 12-mile-long obstacle courses that test mental and physical strength. “I’ve never stopped competing, I always have that competitive edge.” Madison County, Illinois native Tara Fortschneider, 36, accepts the honor of being inducted into St. Louis’ Webster University Athletics Hall of Fame two months ago. Fortschneider excelled and set school records within and among the four sports she played: basketball, soccer, tennis and cross country. She lettered in three of those sports. For All About

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The SIGN of a GREAT MORTGAGE.

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How to make cut flowers last longer Flowers of all shapes, sizes, colors, and aromas can make popular gifts. Prolonging the life of beautiful blooms is a priority for those who want their arrangements to endure for as long as possible. Florists and other experts differ with regard to the best methods of preserving flowers. Here are some ideas to try.

Trim stems before immersing in water The natural emollients and sap in the stems of flowers may cause a film to form over the bottom of the stem after it is initially cut. This can reduce the flower’s uptake of water. To alleviate this, cut the stems once the flowers are home. A 45-degree angle allows for the absorption of the most water. You can recut them at each water change as well.

Clean vases of bacteria Be sure that vases or other vessels you use to hold flowers are completely clean. Bacteria can cause the flowers to decompose prematurely. Use a diluted bleach-and-water solution to clean vases thoroughly between uses.

Watch flower placement Sunlight and heat may dry out the blooms. Prolong the life of flowers by placing them in the darkest, coolest area of the home.

Treat the water To preserve flowers, do your best to reduce bacteria, provide a food source for the flowers and manage the pH so that the uptake of water will continue to be strong. Sugar can be an adequate food source. Gardenista, a floral arrangement and gardening resource, tested a variety of methods for preserving flowers and found much of the same results across the board. These included vinegar and sugar, conventional flower food, bleach, aspirin, and a penny. The bleach, aspirin, copper penny, and vinegar work as antibacterial agents. The sugar and the plant food help nourish the blooms. In the trials, most of the blooms remained strong for three to four days.

Purchase immature blooms Although many desire an arrangement of all opened flowers, bouquets that have some closed buds or those that are just beginning to peek out will likely last longer than bouquets that have already bloomed. The flowers will continue to open and wilting flowers can be removed to make room for the others. Keeping flowers looking fresh and vibrant takes a few steps. By being diligent, that floral arrangement can last for several days.

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Women redefining opinions on body image, self-esteem

At the end of January 2018, beauty history was made when Ashley Graham was picked up by Revlon to be the first “plus-sized” model in history to land a major beauty contract, joining Gal Gadot, Imaan Hammam and Raquel Zimmerman in the new “Live Boldly” campaign. Graham also broke down barriers by being one of a handful of non samplesized models to appear in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Body diversity has become the topic du jour in the entertainment and modeling worlds. According to the data polling source Supplied and beauty manufacturing company Dove, nine in 10 women opt out of important life activities because of body image issues. A similar percentage of women put their health at risk to stop themselves from eating to lose weight. Crosscultural research by Dove has indicated that body image recently reached critical impact levels. But thanks to more outspoken models and high-profile individuals, body image and self-esteem as these issues relate to women is improving. A 2016 study by Bryan Karazsia, an associate professor of psychology at The College of Wooster, examined data from more than 100,000 men and women over 31 years, finding women’s body image dissatisfaction dropped by 3.3% — a “substantial” finding. Some of the reasons behind the change include a shift in media depictions, a new body ideal of lean and toned rather than “skinny,” and because a greater number of people in North America are simply larger. Women can boost their self-esteem and reverse negative feelings about their bodies by introducing new thinking patterns. • Don’t always believe what you see. Some companies use very small models for their marketing efforts and through digital photo manipulation whittle down bodies even further. Some models dubbed Òplussized” do not actually meet that classification. Models are considered plus sized if they wear between a size eight and 12, with some as small as size six. The average American woman wears a size 16, according to the International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education, and that’s at the lower end of “plus sized.” • Shop fit not size. What’s appearing on racks may be subjected to “vanity sizing,” where everything from jeans to swimwear is cut small. Rather than focusing on sizes on the tags, women should choose items that fit well and feel comfortable. • Make a list of positive attributes. The National Eating Disorders Association recommends women focus on the things they like about themselves and attributes that pertain to more than their appearance. • Choose positive friends. Women can surround themselves with positive-minded people who do not compare their bodies to others’. Female self-esteem and positive body images are improving as more women and industries promote body positivity.

Women can boost their self-esteem and reverse negative feelings about their bodies by introducing new thinking patterns.

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Safe ways to deal with sinus pressure

Fresh flowers, new throw pillows and lightweight draperies are some easy ways to transform a home in time for spring’s arrival.

Freshen up your home for the spring season

After a few months of chilly temperatures, come spring, many homeowners are eager to throw open their windows and doors and breathe new life into their homes. Simple changes made now — even before the weather begins to warm up — can improve interior spaces and brighten the atmosphere of a home. • Go plant shopping. Research from NASA suggests adding at least one plant in your home per 100 square feet is efficient enough to clean air. Fresh foliage also makes a home feel warm and inviting. Watering and misting plants introduces moisture into indoor air, which can make rooms overcome with dry air from heating systems feel comfortable. Just be sure to avoid overwatering plants, which can lead to mold growth. • Swap out throw pillows. Accent pillows on beds and sofas are quick and inexpensive ways to add new bursts of color to rooms. You may be able to make over a room’s entire color scheme with new pillows. Invest in pillows that you can switch with each season so your decor will never look tired or dull. • Clean existing light fixtures. Another way to brighten the mood in a home is to periodically clean light fixtures to make sure they are working effectively. Spend time dusting them and cleaning off any accumulated debris. If need be, switch out old lamp shades for newer ones that let more light shine through. If inadequate lighting is a problem no matter how

many lamps you have, consult with an electrician about installing more overhead and accent lighting. • Give rugs and floors a deep cleaning. Recirculated air may be full of dust and other microscopic particles that end up blowing throughout your home. Also, it’s easy to track in dirt and other materials on your shoes that become embedded in carpeting. At least once a year, rent or enlist the surfaces of carpet and upholstery cleaners to give floors a thorough cleaning. You may be surprised at how clean and fresh a home looks and smells once rugs and carpets are deep-cleaned. You also can make a dry carpet cleaner using baking soda, corn starch and desired fresh herbs for fragrance. Sprinkle and then vacuum up after a few hours. • Color-coordinate bookshelves. Group all books with similarly colored covers together for an instant and eyeappealing look. • Simmer some homemade home deodorizer. In a large pot, boil water and some scented herbs, such as rosemary, citrus rinds, vanilla, or lavender. The aroma will waft through the home, creating a pleasing scent. • Invest in new window treatments. Lightweight draperies or new blinds or shades can transform the look of a room. Be sure to keep curtains and blinds open during the day to maximize the hours of sunlight. Homeowners can make some simple changes while they’re stuck indoors and reap the benefits when the weather warms up again.

Sinuses are bony, hollow, air-filled cavities inside the face and skull. They are located in the low-center of the forehead, behind the eyes and in bones behind the nose. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center says the sinuses lighten the skull and produce a mucus that moisturizes the inside of the nose. Unfortunately, when colds or the flu strike, sinuses may become one of the first spots affected by these illnesses. When the sinuses are working properly, mucus will drain into the nasal passages or out the back of the throat. Most of this drainage goes unnoticed. However, the American Sinus Institute says that factors such as allergies, illness, weather changes, dehydration, and dry air can make the sinus mucus thicker and drainage more difficult. This is when problems like infection, stuffiness or throat irritation may occur. In order to combat sinus congestion and drainage concerns, people may try certain strategies that include flushing the sinuses and thinning the mucus. It is imperative to use safe flushing methods to keep the sinuses healthy. Neti pots are among the more popular methods to flushing sinuses. These small teapot-like devices with elongated snouts have become a fixture in many medicine cabinets. Because they are drug-free alternatives, they can be handy for those worried about antihistamines making them drowsy or reacting with other drugs. Neti pots and other nasal irrigation systems use saline to moisten and clear out nasal passages to promote drainage of sinus cavities. However, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, using these devices improperly can increase one’s risk of infection. CBS News says that neti pots have even been linked to the deadly Naegleria fowleri, which is otherwise known as the “brain-eating” amoeba. The key to preventing infection is to only use previously boiled, sterile or distilled water to irrigate. Tap water is not adequately filtered, says the FDA, and may contain low levels of organisms that can stay alive in nasal passages and potentially cause serious infections. Those who are concerned about nasal irrigation safety may be wise to skip neti pots and use pre-packaged, sterile saline solutions that are bottled for the purpose of alleviating congestion. However, when prepared water is used in a clean neti pot or other device, these methods can be perfectly safe. Sinuses can get clogged for many reasons. To free up breathing, people are urged to consult their physicians to learn more about how to safely irrigate their nasal passages.

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The Wildey Theatre, on Edwardsville’s Main Street, displays Opera Edwardsville’s sold-out inaugural concert, “Christmas at the Wildey,” last Dec. 22.

OPERA Continued from Page 7 and the SIUE Vocal Department. “Arts education is at the heart of Opera Edwardsville,” Hopkins explained. “Opera Edwardsville and the SIUE Vocal Department will create and produce an opera that will feature student singers from the SIUE opera program in performance for elementary students at schools, hospitals and libraries. I’m grateful to the Meridian Society for this grant and hope to see more collaborations with SIUE in the future.” Another Opera Edwardsville education outreach component is its Masterclass Series, of which the first public Masterclass will be led by Northwestern University Voice Professor Karen Brunssen, scheduled to take place in conjunction with the 2019 premier concert featuring world-renowned operatic performers Christine Brewer and Craig Terry, which

For The Edge Soloists, left to right, Chase Hopkins (tenor), Sofia Troncoso (soprano), and Evan Bravos (baritone) performing during Opera Edwardsville’s inaugural sold-out concert, “Christmas at the Wildey,” last Dec. 22. will begin at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 7, at the Wildey, with a Champagne Reception to follow; the

Brunssen-led Masterclass will take place Sept. 6-7 and Dec. 19-20.

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“It’s my absolute honor to present a twopart masterclass series with the renowned voice professor, Karen Brunssen,” Hopkins noted. “Karen is the President of the National Association for Teachers of Singing and travels the world presenting masterclasses and lectures. “Student singers will work with Karen in the Masterclass, which will be open to the public to attend. This facilitates the vital step in training a singer to perform under pressure. Audience members will be able to observe how an operatic voice is trained and developed, while students gain access to one of the world’s top vocal technicians. “On September 7th, for our second concert ever, Opera Edwardsville will be presenting two of opera’s biggest stars,” Hopkins said of Terry and Brewer, an Illinois native. “To be honest, I am not sure how to properly convey the magnitude of their careers, but I know

See OPERA, Page 22

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People At The Party

More than 200 supporters attended Opera Edwardsville’s post-concert Champagne Reception & Launch Party following the new nonprofit organization’s inaugural concert, “Christmas at the Wildey,” last Dec. 22.

Facing left to right, Emily Morrison, Grace Harvey and Edwardsville Alderman S.J. Morrison talk to John Harvey, left foreground, and Cartney James, right foreground, at Opera Edwardsville’s post-concert Champagne Reception & Launch Party.

Opera Edwardsville’s inaugural concert “Christmas at the Wildey” presenting sponsor Lewis Rice LLC’s Brian Pezza speaks on behalf of Lewis Rice LLC.

Andrew Carr chats with a guest at Opera Edwardsville’s Champagne Reception & Launch Party.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Vice-Chancellor Rich Walker attends Opera Edwardsville’s post-concert Champagne Reception & Launch Party.

Guests of Opera Edwardsville’s post sold-out inaugural concert “Christmas at the Wildey’s” Launch Party & Champagne Reception Opera Edwardsville’s guest soloist Sofia Troncoso, left, Opera meet the concert’s guest performer, soloist Sofia Troncoso (soprano), Edwardsville founder and Artistic Director Chase Hopkins, center, and Opera Edwardsville’s guest soloist Evan Bravos post-concert. left.

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OPERA Continued from Page 20 that Christine’s powerful soprano voice and Craig’s incredible playing will be proof enough. Edwardsville hasn’t seen star-power on this level since the Mississippi River Festival, and I encourage everyone to partake in this historic event.” Then, the December Brunssen-led Masterclass will take place in conjunction with Opera Edwardsville’s second annual Christmas at the Wildey concert, “A Wagnerian Christmas,” beginning at 7:30 p.m., which will feature Hopkins, along with beloved St. Louis-based soprano Julie Tabash Kelsheimer and Scottish mezzo-soprano Penelope Cousland, making her U.S. debut; the concert again will be followed by a Champagne Reception. Hopkins graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in music and a minor in business and arts administration. “I always had an interest in production and in the administrative side of music,” he said. “Opera Edwardsville is an exciting opportu-

nity to create something using the knowledge and experience I’ve gained abroad, while utilizing my arts administration education from Northwestern.” Following Northwestern, Hopkins landed in England, where he attended the Royal Northern College of Music to complete his Master of Music in opera performance, after which he trained at the Dutch National Opera Academy for a year in Amsterdam. Along with his training, Hopkins has performed on stages in France, Germany, Switzerland, England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy and Denmark. “Creating Opera Edwardsville has been a true source of joy and I love that, through Opera Edwardsville, I’ve found a creative outlet as the artistic director,” Hopkins noted. “Producing and programming allow me to share my love for this artform with people who have revealed a great interest in the music and wider operatic world. Having spent several years performing in Europe, I’ve enjoyed developing this as a platform to share a piece of my work. The charm and history of Edwardsville, combined with the vibrant arts community, are what will ultimately make Opera Edwardsville truly special, and I’m grateful to contribute to the arts

For The Edge Left to right, soloists Chase Hopkins, Sofia Troncoso, Evan Bravos and performers at Opera Edwardsville’s inaugural concert, “Christmas at the Wildey.” scene through Opera Edwardsville’s performances and educational programming.” Opera Edwardsville concert tickets sold quickly in 2018. Tickets are available now through sponsorship packages. By securing tickets now, patrons can support arts education and great performers being welcomed to the region. Information can be found at operaedwaresdville.org /

sponsor . “Opera Edwardsville would not be possible without support from supportive businesses and individuals,” Hopkins noted. “Please consider sponsoring our efforts to provide arts education and welcome world-class talent to Edwardsville.” Visit operaedwardsville.org for more information.

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Food for Thought … with Vicki Bennington

It’s not easy drinking green!

Always on the quest for ideas on how to become healthier, I ran onto a book that I had purchased a while back, but never really sat down and read (I have a habit of doing that). “Lose Weight without Dieting or Working Out,” it’s called. Sounds interesting — and yes, intriguing. Who doesn’t want to know how to obtain results without really trying? There are many good concepts in the book: explanations of why people might be overweight, suggestions for a habit of daily walking that will keep you active all by itself and many other valid ideas that make total sense when you see them in black and white. It is an informative read, for sure. But, it turns out, the author, nutritionist J.J. Smith, advocates green smoothies, which many health experts are calling the fountain of youth. In fact, Smith has another book called “10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse: Lose Up to 15 Pounds in 10 Days!” It obviously focuses only on the smoothies, but I’m thinking that one may be a little drastic. I’m not one to go on a full-fledged cleanse, where nothing is eaten for 10 days. Sounds too fanatical for me. However, adding a green smoothie to my morning routine is doable, especially if it brings about the results that are touted. First thing I did was stop by the local health food store, perused the shelves and asked some questions. I started with Nature’s Plus organic green powder. It has vitamins and nutrients that would allow you to do a 10-day cleanse because of all the nutrients. But, adding one a day will help provide all the nutrients you may be missing if you are like me, and don’t always get in your recommended daily allowance of fruits and veggies. As an added boost, I bought a bottle of flaxseed oil and added a tablespoon to my green concoction. I have read flaxseed oil can improve your heart, reduce inflammation and reduce signs of aging. Sounds like a miracle oil. Green smoothies are also supposed to improve digestion and, according to Smith, digestive issues, like heartburn, acid relux and irritable bowel syndrome are problems that the American diet has exacerbated. Smoothies are supposed to help detox the body, and cleanse the digestive tract, which will help you feel and look better. Also on the list of benefits is added energy. And most all of us can use a little of that.

Avengers help unveil $5M donation for seriously ill children By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. Associated Press

In this column, Vicki Bennington shares her love of food and all that involves, from special dishes at local and regional restaurants to new trends and fads, and things to try at home. Contact her at vbennington@sbcglobal.net with comments, ideas or suggestions. So, we shall see. When I made my first green smoothie using the powder, I wasn’t sure how easy it would go down. It was just so green. But ,to be honest, it didn’t taste green, if that makes sense. I could taste the flaxseed, but the greens had little flavor. It was definitely drinkable. And, it’s actually a much darker green than most smoothies you make from fresh greens. I started out the easy way, but Smith shared another simple smoothie recipe that I’m going to try next. Peachy Pineapple 3 handfuls spinach 2 cups water 2 cups pineapple 2 cups peaches 2 packets stevia 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed Place the leafy greens and water in a blender and blend until mixture is a green juice-like See FOOD, Page 37

Some of Marvel's top Avengers have assembled to support a $5 million donation to benefit seriously ill children in hospitals around the globe. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Paul Rudd and Brie Larson helped unveil the donation of money and toys to benefit charities and children's hospitals at Disney Resort in Anaheim, California, on Friday. "More than any time, it's a time to give back to these courageous kids who inspire us," said Downey Jr., who stars as Tony Stark aka Iron Man. After the announcement, several of the "Avengers: Endgame" stars — including Johansson, Renner, Rudd and Hemsworth — visited kids from the local Boys &amp; Girls Clubs to play at the LEGO store in downtown Disney, where toys with their characters' likenesses were unveiled. "It's not a bad day in the office when you get to come to Disneyland," said Johansson,

who plays Black Widow. "I've been a huge fan of Disney for like forever. I come from a big, Disney loving family. To be here with my fellow Avengers and all these kids, it's just great. It's such a great way to spend the day." Toys and products from the new Marvel superhero film will be sent to children's hospitals throughout the country as well as Give Kids the World, a non-profit resort in central Florida. Disney donated $1 million to the Starlight Children's Foundation, which brings entertainment and education to children facing life-threatening conditions in several countries, including the United States and Great Britain. The LEGO group, Hasbro, Funko and Amazon collaborated to donate more than $4 million to children's hospitals around the country. Rudd, who stars as Ant-Man, said he is grateful to be a part of the initiative. The actor said he has worked closely to help raise money for the Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. "I'm grateful and touched to be a part of this group," Rudd said.

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What to do … events

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Adult Easter Egg Hunt, PBR, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. Adult Easter Egg Hunt, Hidden Lake Winery, Aviston IL, 6:30 p.m. Music Trivia Blast for the Legendary Mustang Sanctuary, Best Western Premier Hotel, Alton IL, 6 p.m. Adult Egg Hunt, Jefferson Barracks Park, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. Tim Meadows, The Funny Bone, St. Louis MO, 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Dinner in the Gateway Arch with Chef Gerard Craft, Gateway Arch, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. MOWA Sprints, UMP Late Models & AMS Modifieds, Tri-City Speedway, Granite City IL, 7 p.m. Adult Egg Hunt, Paul Schroeder Park, Manchester MO, 7 p.m. Adult Flashlight Hunt, Memorial Park, Brentwood MO, 7:30 p.m. Mississippi Masters Golf Tournament, Lockhaven Golf Club, Godfrey IL, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunset at The Vineyards, Grafton Winery at the Vineyards, Grafton IL, 7 to 9 p.m.

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Adult Egg Hunt, Jefferson Barracks Park, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. Tim Meadows, The Funny Bone, St. Louis MO, 7 & 9:30 p.m. Record Store Day, Music Record Shop, St. Louis MO, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Easter Cookie Decorating, Toot’s Cake & Candy Supplies, Belleville IL, 9 to 11 a.m. Wine Club Get Together, Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center,

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Grafton IL, 3 to 7 p.m. Kids Corner, Field House Museum, St. Louis MO, 10 a.m. Meet Me Outdoors, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Chesterfield MO, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult Easter Egg Hunt, PBR, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. Breakfast with Bunny, Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis MO, 8:30 a.m. Taco & Tequila Crawl, Soulard, St. Louis MO, 12 to 6 p.m.

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By Ryan Ledesma Contributing columnist While not necessarily a show everyone would have guessed would happen — a coheadlining show from alternative legends Pixies and mainstreamers Weezer — that is exactly what occurred recently at St. Louis’ Enterprise Center. As many might guess the differences in stage presence and presentation were obvious. For the most part, Pixies were almost no-nonsense, straightforward, “play it and leave” in their approach. In fact, the only time the band did anything that came close to interacting with the crowd was when guitarist Joey Santiago played part of a solo with his hat. Yes, you read that right, his hat. The crowd, which for the most part was standing but tame, came to life for this and proceeded to chant Santiago’s name. Other than that little interaction, the band didn’t utter a word that wasn’t part of a song, which is classic Pixies stage presence. Neither legendary lead vocalist Black Francis nor the other Pixies’ members tried to rile or even acknowledge the crowd. The band simply ran through the set, quickly and efficiently, then bowed and exited the stage. Pixies did sound pretty good, though, but it was difficult at some points to distinguish where one song ended and another began. I’m sure that wasn’t a problem for diehard fans. Enter Weezer, whose set was completely different — like night and day by comparison. As pretty evident, there was no guessing who the vast majority of the crowd was there to see and hear. Weezer jumped into it right from the beginning, more energetic and just seemed genuinely excited to be there. They played to the crowd immediately, dressed as a barbershop quartet for an a cappella version of “Buddy Holly.” A Weezer highlight came during one of their newer songs, “Can’t Knock The Hustle” (from the band’s recently released self-titled studio album, “Weezer,” also known as the “Black Album” because of the album cover art), when Weezer brought out a disco ball. On the song’s first beat, they illuminated the venue with an explosion of light — it was quite impressive. Immediately following, they did the Black Sabbath cover “Paranoid” (from their excellent self-titled album, also known as the “Teal Album,” of cover songs), in which lead singer Rivers Cuomo got in a boat on wheels, which

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Photo credit Ryan Ledesma|For The Edge Weezer on stage at St. Louis’ Enterprise Center, with lead vocalist Rivers Cuomo, forefront right. was wheeled to the arena floor’s rear. From there, in the boat, he sang a couple acoustic songs while the crowd sing along. Of course, the cellular flashlights came out during the Ben E. King classic “Stand by Me,” looking majestic. Back on stage, Weezer hung out, shot off a T-shirt cannon a couple of times into a frenzied crowd, all as fans were immersed in the show. Weezer seemed to have everything, from multiple set changes to pyro at the end of

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Photo credit Ryan Ledesma|For The Edge Pixies’ Joey Santiago The show was really good even for nonWeezer fans. Certainly, I’m sure Weezer fans thought it was awesome — and they would not have been wrong.

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Noah Berger | AP Conference workers speak in front of a demo booth at Facebook's annual F8 developer conference in San Jose, California. The U.K. for the first time proposed direct regulation of social media companies, with senior executives potentially facing fines if they fail to block damaging content such as terrorist propaganda or images of child abuse.

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Social media giants like Facebook and Google came under increasing pressure in Europe on Monday when countries proposed stricter rules to force them to block extreme material such as terrorist propaganda and child porn. Britain called for a first-of-itskind watchdog for social media that could fine executives and even ban companies. And a European Union parliamentary committee approved a bill giving internet companies an hour to remove terror-related material or face fines that could reach into the billions. "We are forcing these firms to clean up their act once and for all," said British Home Secretary Sajid Javid, whose department collaborated on Britain's proposal. Opponents warned the British and EU measures could stifle innovation and strengthen the dominance of technology giants because smaller companies won't have the money to comply. That, in turn, could turn Google and Facebook into the web's censors, they said. The push to make big social media

companies responsible for the torrent of material they carry has largely been driven by Europeans. But it picked up momentum after the March 15 mosque shootings in New Zealand that killed 50 people and were livestreamed for 17 minutes. Facebook said it removed 1.5 million videos of the attacks in the 24 hours afterward. The U.S., where government action is constrained by the First Amendment right to free speech and freedom of the press, has taken a more hands-off approach, though on Tuesday, a House committee will press Google and Facebook executives on whether they are doing enough to curb the spread of hate crimes and white nationalism. Australia last week made it a crime for social media platforms not to quickly remove "abhorrent violent material." The offense would be punishable by three years in prison and a fine of 10.5 million Australian dollars ($7.5 million), or 10% of the platform's annual revenue, whichever is larger. New Zealand's Privacy Commissioner wants his country to so the same. The British plan would require social media companies such as Facebook and Twitter to protect people who use their sites from "harmful content." The plan, which includes the creation of an independent regulator funded by a tax

on internet companies, will be subject to public comment for three months before the government publishes draft legislation. "No one in the world has done this before, and it's important that we get it right," Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright told the BBC. Facebook's head of public policy in Britain, Rebecca Stimson, said the goal of the new rules should be to protect society while also supporting innovation and freedom of speech. "These are complex issues to get right, and we look forward to working with the government and Parliament to ensure new regulations are effective," she said. Britain will consider imposing financial penalties similar to those under the EU's online data privacy law, which permits fines of up to 4% of a company's annual worldwide revenue, Wright said. In extreme cases, the government may also seek to fine individual company directors and prevent companies from operating in Britain. Under the EU legislation that cleared an initial hurdle in Brussels, any internet companies that fail to remove terrorist content within an hour of being notified by authorities would face similar 4% penalties.

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Woodshop Open Studio, Intersect Arts Center, St. Louis MO, 5 p.m. Sauce Guy’s Barrel-Aged Hot Sauce School, BeerSauce Shop, Saint Peters MO, 7:30 p.m. Yoga & Meditation - Finding a Deeper Body Alignment & Connection, A Holistic Approach, Glen Carbon IL, 5 p.m. Winter/Spring Gallery Exhibitions, Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries, St. Louis MO, 12 to 5 p.m., Runs through April 13th. Composer Series: Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Season Preview, World Chess Hall of Fame, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. Morning Meditations, Riverbend Spirit Studio, Alton IL, 9 a.m. Evening Meditations, Riverbend Spirit Studio, Alton IL, 6 p.m. Free Comedy Thursday, Southtown Pub, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. Knit/Crochet Day, Weaving Dept., Florissant MO, 1 p.m. Matthew Janzen - “The State Of Craft Beer”, Earthbound Beer, St. Louis MO, 6:30 p.m. Fredrick Nelson: “Random Occurrences”, Atrium Gallery, St. Louis MO, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Runs through April 13th. Dreamgirls, Stray Dog Theatre, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m., Runs through April 20th. Game of Thrones Trivia, The Heavy Anchor, St. Louis MO, 8 p.m. Monty Python’s Spamalot, Stifel Theatre, St. Louis MO, 7:30 p.m.

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Our Voices, Our Stories: Teen Monologue Class, Intersect Arts Center, St. Louis MO, 3:30 p.m. Paint Nite: Glassware, Café Ventana, St. Louis MO, 6:30 p.m. Stitchin’ in the Stacks, Glen Carbon Library, Glen Carbon IL, 2 p.m. Divine Nature, Messing Gallery, St. Louis MO, 6 to 8 p.m. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. Storytelling in the Museum, Missouri History Museum, St. Louis MO, 10:30

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p.m. Reel Late at the Tivoli: Audition, Landmark’s Tivoli Theatre, St. Louis MO, 11:55 p.m. A New Brain - Hawthorne Players, Florissant Civic Center Theatre, Florissant MO, 7:30 p.m. Clay Olympics, The MAC - Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton IL, 3 to 5 p.m. Butterfly Houses (adults), The MAC Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton IL, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Makeup 201: Full Glam, The MAC Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton IL, 4 to 6 p.m. The Nature of Inner Work with Matt and Holly Krepps, Jane’s House of Well-Being, St. Charles MO, 9 a.m. Stroller Tour / Morning Play Date, Contemporary Art Museum, St. Louis MO, 9 a.m. Body and Soul Sessions, Studio Gaia, Edwardsville IL, 9 a.m. Morning Meditations, Riverbend Spirit Studio, Alton IL, 10:30 a.m. Cultural Crafts & Conversation, St. Louis Public Library – Schlafly Branch, St. Louis MO, 2 to 3:30 p.m.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis MO, 2 p.m. A New Brain - Hawthorne Players, Florissant Civic Center Theatre, Florissant MO, 2 p.m.

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Paint Your Pet, Painting with A Twist, Shiloh IL, 2 to 5 p.m. Donation Based Meditation, Shanti Yoga, Maplewood MO, 5:45 p.m. Fur and Feather - Stress and Anxiety Relief Series, A Holistic Approach, Glen Carbon IL, 12:30 p.m. The Nature of Inner Work with Matt and Holly Krepps, Jane’s House of Well-Being, St. Charles MO, 9 a.m. Mindful Movement, Blue Sky Yoga, St. Louis MO, 11 a.m. Lyrical Therapy Open Mic, Urb Arts, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. Knit/Crochet Day, The Weaving Dept., Florissant MO, 1 to 4 p.m. Feng Shui Vision Board Class & Goddess Gathering, A Holistic Approach, Glen Carbon IL, 3 to 6 p.m.

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Intro to Wheel Throwing, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton IL, 6 p.m. Bullet Journaling Club, Wood River Public Library, Wood River IL, 6 p.m. Regional High School Exhibition, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton IL, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Gentle Touch Restorative Yoga, The Yoga Connection at BWN, Alton IL, 7:15 p.m. Paint Night, Chosen To Shine, Glen Carbon IL, 6:30 p.m. Yoga Under the Stars, Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis MO, 7 p.m. 15th Annual L&C Student Art Exhibi-

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15th Annual L&C Student Art Exhibition, Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey IL, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Intro to Wheel Throwing, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton IL, 6 p.m. Kandinsky Paintings, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton IL, 4:15 p.m. Free Kids Class – Blacksmith Jewelry, The MAC - Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton IL, 4 to 5 p.m. Yin Yang Yoga, A Holistic Approach, Glen Carbon IL, 6 p.m. Morning Meditations, Riverbend Spirit Studio, Alton IL, 9 a.m. Stained Glass (Intro/Intermediate), The MAC - Macoupin Art Collective, Staunton IL, 6 to 8 p.m. Preschool Storytime, Collinsville Memorial Library Center, Collinsville IL, 10 a.m. Chalk Couture DIY Boutique Board, Highland Arts & Crafts LLC, Highland IL, 7 p.m. Free Sunrise Yoga, Kiener Plaza, St. Louis MO, 7 a.m. Yoga, The Wildey Theatre, Edwardsville IL, 7 p.m.

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15th Annual L&C Student Art Exhibition, Lewis and Clark Community College, Godfrey IL, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Smash Tiles, Jacoby Arts Center, Alton IL, 4 p.m. Beginner’s Wire Wrapping Pendant Class, Highland Arts & Crafts LLC, Highland IL, 7 p.m. Makers Night: Upclycled Garden Markers with Perennial, Laumeier Sculpture Park, Sunset Hills MO, 6 p.m. Introduction to Sewing Machines, City Sewing Room, St. Louis MO, 5 p.m. Dancing Club, Collinsville Memorial Library Center, Collinsville IL, 10 a.m. Wine Pairing Dinner, Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center, Grafton IL, 6:30 p.m. Yoga + Beer at UCBC Barrel Room, Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (Midtown), St. Louis MO, 6:30 p.m.