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Editors Word – August 2014 August 2014. The 25th monthly edition of Straight Up Magazine, ‘Serving Up Art, Music and Culture for the Metro-East’s Enjoyment’. The Metro East deserves its own arts and entertainment magazine. It’s here and it’s called Straight Up!!!

We are pleased to have Nic Tullis as the cover artist for this twenty-fifth Straight Up edition! See the feature article on Nic Tullis in these pages.

We always thank our writers for their poignant features. We appreciate our fans who have submitted their works for publication. And “Likes” to all you followers on Facebook!!!

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August Credits

Editors: Dylan Seibert, Paul Seibert Layout Design Artists: Mark Polege, Michelle Reynolds, Callib Carter Sales: Paul Seibert, Mark Palmer Ad Artists: Mark Polege, Michelle Reynolds, Wil Sullivan Calendar: Dylan Seibert, Paul Seibert Website Design: Mark Polege (MarkusDesignWorks.com) Photography: Mark Polege (PhotographyofMarkPolege.com) Distribution: Brenton Ebersole; Brian Gardner, Daniel Nygard, Kaila Ryan, Sarah Skiold-Hanlin

Contributors

Cover Art: “Focus on St Louis” by Nic Tullis (Facebook.com/PhotosByIphonetography) Cover Logo: Josh Rowan (JoshuaRowan.com) Photography: Dan Cross (Cell Phone Artist) Feature Writers: Dan Cross, Mark Johnson, Paul Seibert

Submissions

Larry Spenser: mouse painting; Brooke Lobb: prose All material in this publication is copyrighted to the individual contributors or Straight Up Magazine, LLC and may not be reproduced without written consent. We are very grateful to those who have submitted material to be considered for publication. However, the opinions and views of those contributing content to Straight Up do not necessarily reflect those of Str8 Up Magazine.

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Table of Contents

August 2014

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The Cell Phone Artist – Str8Up cover artist Nic Tullis

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Taste of Southern Illinois

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100 Reasons to Salute the Arts

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Oh to Go to TOCO 2014

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The Cell Phone Artist – Str8Up cover artist Nic Tullis

by Dan Cross

When Nic Tullis began getting attention for his insightful, thought provoking photos a couple years ago, a relative of his (whom he insisted will remain nameless) said that the pictures were not “real” photography— because they were taken on an iPhone. “I wrote that on a sticky note and slapped it on the back of my brain,” he explained. “And that’s why I still use my phone to take pictures, just to show people that it’s possible.”

time I ever had something to feel good about. I got a lot of encouragement from people about my photos. Kathy Gomric helped me get my very first show, and Paul (Seibert, editor of Straight Up Magazine) gave me a lot of encouragement, too.”

While cell phone cameras are getting better and better, most people using a cell phone never end up with any shots worth displaying outside of Facebook (and maybe not even there). I asked Tullis how he manages to make his phone pictures so incredibly good.

“My first pictures were just stuff like shots of my cat. But I kept going. I never took a photography class or anything. I learned mostly from watching YouTube videos. They always say you should take pictures from different angles, and that you should walk around and find interesting things to shoot, so that’s what I did.”

“Walk” is the operative word here, because Tullis does not yet have a driver’s license. “I usually get my mom to drive me to St. Louis, and then I just walk around for three or four hours taking pictures. I like to go down by the library, because there are always lots of interesting people on the streets there.”

A major focus of Tullis’ work concerns decayed urban areas and portraits of homeless people. “I’m not really a people person, but after awhile, I’ll get my nerve up and ask someone if I can take their picture.

I know people who just take pictures of people without asking, but I wouldn’t want anyone to do that to me, so I always ask. Usually people don’t mind, but sometimes, they’ll say, ‘What’s in it for me?’ so I always Photo of Nic Tullis by Dan Cross carry around some change or a few dollar bills, because I don’t want to just

Belleville native Tullis became interested in photography a couple take their picture and not give them anything in return.” years ago after watching a series of YouTube videos by DigitalRev TV, in

That a photographer who sells and exhibits his work in galleries still which professional photographers were forced to do photo shoots using uses a phone to take pictures is amazing. What is even more incredible, only cheap, crappy cameras (really cheap and crappy—like a Lego camera however, is that Tullis also uses his phone to edit his photos. “I just reand a Barbie camera). “That really inspired me,” Tullis said, “because it ally like how easy it is to edit photos using apps like Snapseed. And when showed me that it doesn’t matter so much what camera you shoot with; it’s we are driving back from St. Louis after taking pictures, I’m always really more about how you use it.” anxious to see what I got, so I just start editing right in the car.”

What he has accomplished with his iPhone 4 would make many

Cell phone cameras have come a long way, and there are now lots professional photographers jealous. Since his photos were first exhibited at of interesting and powerful apps that give users more control and flexibility Soulard Art Market in 2013, Tullis has had work accepted to galleries from when taking pictures. I asked Tullis what he shoots with, expecting him to St Louis to Maryland, appeared in Straight Up Magazine several times, and describe some fancy app I had never heard of. Not so. “I just use the reguhas been receiving all kinds of media attention both locally and nationally, lar iPhone camera app to take my pictures. I wish it had a way where you especially for the photo he has in the current exhibition “The City at 250” could manually control the shutter speed or aperture, but it doesn’t. But I at the Sheldon Concert Hall and Galleries. If that is not enough to rankle found if you just touch the screen somewhere” (he demonstrates by pointthe pro photographers, there is also this fact: he is only 18 years old. ing his phone down Main Street and touching the screen in different places)

“The media coverage surprised the hell out of me. I don’t do it for “then you can make it lighter or darker. Then, if you hold your finger down publicity. I do it because it is just something I really like. In high school, for a few seconds, it will lock the exposure on that area. I don’t like my I wasn’t really good at anything other than playing video games. High pictures to be too bright, so that’s what I do.” school was a massive disaster for me. I probably have PTSD from going to Extracting all the potential out of a creative tool like this is the mark Belleville West! Getting positive feedback on my photos was like the first of a real artist. Too many people think that buying the newest, most expen4

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August 2014 Who: Nic Tullis What: Award winning iPhone photographer Where: Nic lives in Belleville. He and his photos can be found in Studio Visit Magazine, Belleville News Democrat, OnStl website, KSDK News Channel 5, National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (GEAG Exhibit), Sheldon Art Gallery (The City at 250: A Celebration of St Louis in Photographs Exhibit), Soulard Art Market, St Louis Public Radio (CityScape), and – of course – Str8Up Magazine. His “City at 250” image, “Focus on St Louis”, graces the cover of this issue.

sive camera (or guitar, or computer) is the way to become a successful artist or musician or writer. But Tullis and his photos prove that this is not the case. And even though he has moved beyond the iPhone, he is still keeping things very simple and old school.

“I have a DSLR now, and it’s good for taking pictures at night, and for getting shallow depth of field.” His camera is a Canon Xti—released 10 years ago. It has no folding screen, no video capability, a maximum ISO of only 1600, and a 10 megabyte sensor—well behind the specs of the latest digital cameras. On top of this is his choice of lenses. Or lens, rather. “I only have one lens, a Canon 50mm 1.8. It’s a pretty cheap lens. They call it the ‘plastic fantastic.’ But it’s great for portraits.”

Tullis’ interest in the homeless has led him to create a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for the purchase of new equipment to continue pursuing his work. But don’t worry. He won’t get too far from his roots.

“I’d like to get a T2i.” (The Canon T2i was released in 2010 and now sell for $200 to $300 on eBay.) Camera snobs would scoff at such an outdated model. Not Tullis.

“I don’t care what the photo was taken with. It’s still photography.”

When: Award winning image “Focus on St Louis” is on the Str8Up cover

right now.

How: Facebook.com/PhotosByIphonetography

NicTullisPhotos.com

Str8Up staff writer and photographer Dan Cross teaches film and directs the film program at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville.

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100 Reasons to Salute the Arts

by Mark Johnson

It’s a display of craft. It’s time spent under sun, under shade and in the pale moonlight. It’s a gathering of families, friends, communities and artists. On August 22, 23 and 24 at Everett Moody Park in Fairview Heights, the 26th annual Midwest Salute to the Arts is all those things and more.

The fair is staged on the park’s baseball diamond under long white tents, communal spaces for artists and visitors alike. There’s a children’s area set up by nearby trees and artists will occasionally take breaks and go over and teach. This isn’t art behind glass and motion sensors; the Midwest Salute is about engagement and sharing, fun and family.

Engagement comes in many forms, but the most visible is the fair’s well-known children’s area. Many of the Salute’s all-volunteer staff come from teaching backgrounds and bring with them their passion for education. As art education has taken a backseat in public schools, the Salute’s volunteer staff has made efforts to provide children with a venue that allows them to learn about art and gives them the chance to foster an appreciation for it.

Along with those activities, the Salute and the Fairview Heights Department of Parks and Recreation worked together to create a new student art contest, called “Feet in the Grass.” This 1st annual contest is open to Fairview Heights students in grades K-8, and the contest is simple: create a piece of art based on the theme “feet in the grass” on a standard 8.5x11 sheet of paper. All materials will be accepted, pencil, ink, paint, watercolor, oil and acrylic, and the submissions will then be donated to the “Mail Call Masterpieces” project which sends original student art to deployed soldiers.

Every submission will be displayed at this year’s Salute, and the winners of the contest will also be published in the September issue of Straight Up Magazine in the submissions section. Submissions should be turned in at the Parks and Recreation Department or the public library in Fairview Heights by August 1.

The contest’s impetus was clear: “We want to encourage our young minds, because they’re our future artists, our future doctors,” Sharon Kassing, Director of the Salute, said.

Art does more than encourage children only; it encourages everyone equally, and each in their own way.

The show has always been designed to take advantage of that, and thanks to that formula, 100 artists and thousands of visitors come each year. While visitors come to enjoy themselves solely, artHill Brin ists come to also take part in the show’s juried contest.

Each year, the artists submit works for the competition and awards

The children’s area features two areas, the Creation Station and the are given for Best of Show, Best of Category, the Art Council Award, and Children’s Gallery. The Creation Station is exactly what it sounds like, and Awards of Excellence. This year’s three judges are Nicole Dutton, Curator that’s where you’ll see volunteers helping children make their own art and of the William & Florence Schmidt Art Center, Melody Evans-Mess, Prothe occasional artist taking a break to come hang out with the kids. The fessor of Art, Ceramics Department at McKendree University, and Aimee Children’s Gallery is set off from the rest of the event, and for $5 kids can Howard, Assistant Professor of Art, Metalworking at Southern Illinois go into the gallery with a volunteer – no parents allowed – and pick out a University-Edwardsville. piece of art, all donated by the exhibiting artists, to take home. The decision

Judging this show is a serious affair: The artists are awarded not is completely up to them and gives them an opportunity to express their only with distinctions but also with $17,000 in total prize money. But own interest free from outside influences, the first step towards developing even with that much prize money at stake, the event remains a welcoming, their own aesthetic appreciation. comfortable weekend for everyone involved. Even if the weather brings the

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August 2014 heat, the Salute’s organizers have ensured that there’s a cooling station, fans to move air and the tents for shade to keep everyone as comfortable as possible.

Even with 100 artists displaying their works, there’s yet more to do when you come out to the Salute. They don’t deviate from the tried-and-true offering of food and drink and their food court proudly features local non-profit Wayne Gao & Michelle Chang organizations who keep the profits to help their operations. The other necessary element for any outdoor event is music, an area that the Salute has never been a slouch in throughout its 26-year history.

They’ve welcomed many famous or soon-to-be-famous acts in past events, and this year is, of course, no different. Friday night, the Well Hungarians will be the featured musical act. Their show will start at 7pm and end at 9pm. This band is one of the area’s most popular, and they’ve toured

ality who appears on many local stations, including Wild 104.9, 93.7 The Bull and Z 107.7. During the live remote broadcast there will be giveaways and other fun things to take part in, so be sure to show up or tune in.

Alongside those summer staples, the Salute also brings together performers of all kinds. This year will be a perfect example of that, as evinced by the Bedouin Spice Belly Dancers scheduled to perform. Led by Camille Malaena, this troupe brings together many talented women who all came together after falling in love with belly dancing. Camille herself has studied belly dancing since 2002 and her style combines many different kinds of belly dancing along with other world dances into a hybridized, expressive dance all her own.

The Midwest Salute to the Arts has always been a work of love for the hundreds of volunteers who give their time year-round to put on the show each year. Families come together to help out along with those who appreciate what art can mean to someone.

Volunteers are the show’s lifeblood, and there’s always an opportunity to help out in any way you’d like – tearing down, setting up, planning or helping in some way during the show itself.

With so many people so dedicated to putting this art fair Kathy Gomric on, there are countless reasons you’ll find to call the Midwest Salute to the Arts one of your favorite summer events. If you’ve never been, make this summer the one you find out what you’ve been missing.

Stay connected to all things Midwest Salute on their website at MidwestSalute.com. You can also find them on Facebook, on Twitter at @salute_ arts_mw and on Pinterest. If you’d like to know more about volunteering, you can send an email to SaluteVolunteer@gmail.com.

What: The 26th Annual Midwest Salute to the Arts Festival Where: Everett Moody Park at Longacre, 525 South

Ruby Lane, Fairview Heights (IL) 62208

When: August 22-24 - Friday: 6-10pm, Saturday: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm

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the nation with many other acts and do everything from covers to original material in a style that echoes the likes of Bad Company, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Charlie Daniels Band.

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August Calendar of Events August 1st (Friday)

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4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Sweet n Sour; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - 9 to 5: The Musical; based on the 1980 hit movie Nine to Five.

Alton-Wood River Sportsmen’s Club (Godfrey) - Music Fest Series 2014; Think Floyd tribute to Pink Floyd; Pepperland Beatles Review; 6-11pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival on the Square; Live Music, vendors and Free PBJ sandwiches; 11:30am-1pm Downtown (Highland) - Municipal Band Concerts; mid-June through mid-August, on the Downtown Square. This talented 50 person band entertains audiences with a variety of musical selections including marches, Broadway hits and more. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs. 8pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Jeff Allen Band – Christian; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Doubletake Duo, 3pm; Fantasy, 8pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Kerry Steinmann; 7-11pm Huddle Inn (Caseyville) - Brother Hiram; 8pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Knights of Columbus Watering Hole (O’Fallon) - Falling Martins; 8pm-12am Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; tonight featuring Jelly and James; 7pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Friday night Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Joe Truttman and Ron Wooley Duo; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Chicago Bob; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Schmidt Art Gallery (Belleville) - Belleville Bicentennial “200 Years of History” Exhibit; 200 loaned objects from Belleville natives and area residents and organization tell the story of the city’s first 200 years; through August 14 SeVen (Belleville) - Pat Liston Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8

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August 2nd (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Li’l Sister; 7pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - 9 to 5: The Musical; based on the 1980 hit movie Nine to Five Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Bella Milano (O’Fallon) - Brother Hiram Belle-Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Join Confluence Crush Roller Derby for some hard hitting, women’s flat track roller derby action. Double header featuring our very own CCRD Heartbreakers taking on the ladies from the Cedar Valley Derby Divas - Pushup Brawlers (Waterloo IA). Doors 5:30pm; whistle at 6:30pm Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - Zydeco Crawdaddys (Zydeco); 7:30-9:30pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers.

Peruse the booths of local artisans for one-of-a-kind treasures for yourself or to give as gifts. Shop outdoors and enjoy the sunlight while you get to know your local growers and run into friends or meet new ones! 7:30am-12pm Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Saturday morning runs meet at the parking lot behind the St Louis Bread Company.

Downtown (Edwardsville) - Land Of Goshen Community Market; Come experience the Land of Goshen Community Market! The Market is your best source for locally grown farm products, tasty baked goods, and wonderful art and gift ideas. The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. 8am-12pm Downtown (Lebanon) - Lakers Car Club Car Cruise; over 100 classic cars and trucks will be on display while music from the 50s, 60s and 70s fills the street; 6-9pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Diesel Island – outlaw country; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige World Wide; 3pm; Fantasy; 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Trophy Mules; 7-11pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Knights of Columbus Watering Hole (O’Fallon) - Folk/Rock icons Brewer and Shipley One Toke Over the Line Concert Tour; Special

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August 2014 appearance, one night only; 9pm; Jazz recording artist Elliot Ranney and the Ranney Family Quarter open the show at 8pm; Doors open at 5:30pm Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Sat Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Mama Gusto’s (Lebanon) - Saturday Night Special: live music with Rogers and Nienhaus; 7-11pm McKendree Gallery of Art (Lebanon) - First Annual McKendree University Paint Out Event and Exhibition; all plein air painters are welcome; two-day event; Sunday 7am-7pm Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; tonight featuring Richard Krim; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - The Fade; 7pm No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - DJ & Karaoke Every Saturday; 9pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music SeVen (Belleville) - Dayton and Joey Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Sole Survivor Gallery (Belleville) - 3rd Annual Young Artist Show; opening reception 5-8pm Spectators Sports Bar and Grill (Alton) - Country Karaoke; 9pm-1am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am The Wildey Theater (Edwardsville) - Rich Guzzi: Master Hypnotist; 8pm Wings of Shiloh (Shiloh) - The acoustic rock and vocals of Rev Ken; 9pm-12am

August 3rd (Sunday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - 9 to 5: The Musical; based on the 1980 hit movie Nine to Five.

Bobby’s Frozen Custard (Maryville) - The Lucky Old Sons (Rockabilly); 7:30-9:30pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey; 3-6pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Acoustic Asylum; 2pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Stephen Koritta; 7-11pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday McKendree Gallery of Art (Lebanon) - First Annual McKendree University Paint Out Event and Exhibition; all plein air painters are welcome; two-day event; Saturday 7am-5pm; exhibition begins August 7.

Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Sunday afternoon; today featuring Leo B and John; 1-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke SeVen (Belleville) - Brad Noe Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night

August 4th (Monday)

Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am-12pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

August 5th (Tuesday)

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Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride;

Mascoutah Historical Society (Mascoutah) - Civil War Exhibit; For a small town, comprised primarily of Germans, Mascoutah, Illinois, supported the Union cause more than one might first imagine. A rare opportunity to see how one small Illinois town contributed to the war effort. Every Tuesday 9am-12pm Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

August 6th (Wednesday)

Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - St. Clair County Fair through August 9 Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night Downtown (Collinsville) - Movies on Main – Free outdoor Movie Series, Public Parking Lot on the Corner of Main & Seminary.

Featuring “Despicable Me”. Movie begins at dusk. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Guests are welcome to bring their own picnic baskets or coolers. Free Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Jay & Waylon; 6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen

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Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Special Music Night; 7-10pm PSOP (Belleville) - Gateway East Artist Guild Membership meeting: Rachel Santel will demonstrate Encaustic / Wax Painting; 6pm PSOP/SWIC (Belleville) - Line Dancing; Our instructor, Carol Schwartz, will show you new line dances and techniques each week.

This is a great group to dance with, so sliiiide on over. Cost is $2 per session. 1:30-3pm Randy’s House of BBQ (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Open Mic with AfterHours Entertainment & your host Banyon Hanner; 7-11pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Wine All You Want Wednesdays; “Group Therapy”; leave the men at home, ladies, for an evening of guaranteed fun; every first Wednesday; this month’s theme: Game On; 6-9pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! $5 for everyone, FREE w/ valid College ID! 7pm-1am Wood River Roundhouse (Wood River) - Imperial Swing Dance Lessons; 6:30-9pm

August 7th (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Whiskey Dixon Acoustic; 7pm 501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - St. Clair County Fair through August 9 Bike Surgeon (O’Fallon) - Hammer Fest Bike Ride; 13.68 miles; 462.64’ elevation gain; every Thursday; 6pm Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Thursday night runs meet at the parking lot at A and Jackson (Baja Cali).

Downtown (Highland) - Farmers Market; open air market features vendor grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Familyfriendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - American Idle; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke 10

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JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen McKendree Gallery of Art (Lebanon) - First Annual McKendree University Paint Out Plein Air Exhibition; through September 27; opening reception August 21 No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Thursday night Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Open Mic Night hosted by Kimmy V (of EarthSol) and Tony V (of Vitamen A); all musicians, poets and performance artists welcome; every Thursday; 9pm-12am Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and meats are available plus local handcrafted goods.

Every Thursday thru October 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Bike Night with Live Music SeVen (Belleville) - Steve Reeb Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night from 7-10pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

August 8th (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Brad Noe; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Bobby’s @ Buffalo Park (Maryville) - Champaign Fixx; 9pm1am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival on the Square; Live Music, vendors and Free PBJ sandwiches; 11:30am-1pm Downtown (Highland) - Municipal Band Concerts; mid-June through mid-August, on the Downtown Square. This talented 50 person band entertains audiences with a variety of musical selections including marches, Broadway hits and more. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs. 8pm

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August 2014 Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: The Smooth Roose Unit – bluegrass; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddy’s; 3pm; Sable; 7pm; Featherstone Drive; 8pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Knights of Columbus Watering Hole (O’Fallon) - Live DJ; 8pm-12am Library Parking Lot (Maryville) - Movies in the Park series; Man of Steel; begins at dusk Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; tonight featuring Charles and Jacob Oliver; 7pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Friday night Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - D.C. Cusanelli; 9pm Randy’s House of BBQ (Highland) - Car Show Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music SeVen (Belleville) - Paul Konya Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night from 7-10pm

August 9th (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Whiskey Dixon; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Carriel Junior High (O’Fallon) - Music of the Night 5k run/ walk. Benefits music in O’Fallon schools. Race music provided by O’Fallon schools music staff and students. Race begins at 8pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers. Peruse the booths of local artisans for one-of-a-kind treasures for yourself or to give as gifts. Shop outdoors and enjoy the sunlight while you get to know your local growers and run into friends or meet new ones!

7:30am-12pm Downtown (Belleville) - Saturday Night Car Cruise; every second Saturday; 6-9pm Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Saturday morning runs meet at the parking lot behind the St Louis Bread Company.

Downtown (Edwardsville) - Land Of Goshen Community Market; Come experience the Land of Goshen Community Market! The Market is your best source for locally grown farm products, tasty baked goods, and wonderful art and gift ideas. The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. 8am-12pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Jeremiah Johnson Band – river blues; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddy’s; 3pm; Prestige Worldwide; 7pm; Featherstone Drive; 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm Hough Park (Belleville) - Mutual Aide Picnic – Belleville Solidarity Department; Free food, free clothes, free hygiene items, free home supplies. Bring what you can, take what you need. Come join us in Solidarity as we come together as a community; every second Saturday. 1-5pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Sat Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; tonight featuring Brandon Jacoby; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Joe Truttman and Ron Wooley Duo; 7pm No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - DJ & Karaoke Every Saturday; 9pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tim Session; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Shock City Studios (St Louis) - An Acoustic Affair with Steve Ewing; benefit for Make a Wish and Indio Radio; an intimate evening of live music featuring Steve Ewing of the Urge, hors d’oeuvres & specialty cocktails. 7pm SeVen (Belleville) - Clark Rowden Spectators Sports Bar and Grill (Alton) - Country Karaoke; 9pm-1am

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August Calendar of Events Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am

August 10th (Sunday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Island Music with The Driftaways; 1-5pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey; 3-6pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige Worldwide; 2pm; Radio Star; 7pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Sunday afternoon; today featuring Brandon Jacoby; 1-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke SeVen (Belleville) - Greg Silsby Silver Creek Saloon (Belleville) - Rogers and Nienhaus; 4-8pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night

August 11th (Monday)

Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am-12pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

August 2014 This is a great group to dance with, so sliiiide on over. Cost is $2 per session. 1:30-3pm Randy’s House of BBQ (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Open Mic with AfterHours Entertainment & your host Banyon Hanner; 7-11pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! $5 for everyone, FREE w/ valid College ID! 7pm-1am Wood River Roundhouse (Wood River) - Imperial Swing Dance Lessons; 6:30-9pm

August 14th (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Brother Hiram; 7pm 501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Bike Surgeon (O’Fallon) - Hammer Fest Bike Ride; 13.68 miles; 462.64’ elevation gain; every Thursday; 6pm Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt;

August 12th (Tuesday)

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Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride;

Mascoutah Historical Society (Mascoutah) - Civil War Exhibit; For a small town, comprised primarily of Germans, Mascoutah, Illinois, supported the Union cause more than one might first imagine. A rare opportunity to see how one small Illinois town contributed to the war effort. Every Tuesday 9am-12pm Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

August 13th (Wednesday)

Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Scott n Karl; 6pm Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Open Mic Night with Brandon Jacoby every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP/SWIC (Belleville) - Line Dancing; Our instructor, Carol Schwartz, will show you new line dances and techniques each week.

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August 2014 Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Thursday night runs meet at the parking lot at A and Jackson (Baja Cali).

Downtown (Highland) - Farmers Market; open air market features vendor grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Familyfriendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Wherehouse Project; 7pm First United Church of Christ (Sparta) - Master Morikebe Kouyate – Traditional Quara Music of West Africa; with hosts The Gordons; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Thursday night Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music; 7pm Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Open Mic Night hosted by Kimmy V (of EarthSol) and Tony V (of Vitamen A); all musicians, poets and performance artists welcome; every Thursday; 9pm-12am Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and meats are available plus local handcrafted goods. Every Thursday thru October 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Bike Night with Live Music Schmidt Art Gallery (Belleville) - Belleville Bicentennial “200 Years of History” Exhibit; 200 loaned objects from Belleville natives and area residents and organization tell the story of the city’s first 200 years; closing reception, 6-8pm SeVen (Belleville) - Hunter and Jake Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night from 7-10pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

Square; Live Music, vendors and Free PBJ sandwiches; 11:30am-1pm Downtown (Highland) - Municipal Band Concerts; mid-June through mid-August, on the Downtown Square. This talented 50 person band entertains audiences with a variety of musical selections including marches, Broadway hits and more. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs. 8pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: John Henry – rock and roll; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige Worldwide; 3pm; Spun; 7pm; All mixed Up; 8pm Horner Park (Lebanon) - 2nd Annual Taste of Southern Illinois; Friday and Saturday; A celebration of the diverse foods, beverages and entertainers in this region; 20 restaurants, beverages and live music: The Zydeco Crawdaddies; 4-10pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; tonight featuring Can’t Talk to Girls; 7pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Friday night Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music SeVen (Belleville) - Noe and Diekemper Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night from 7-10pm Turkey Hill Grange (Belleville) - Brass Rail Players present Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”; 7:30pm

August 16th (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring John Fry; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Belleville Flea Market;

August 15th (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Whiskey Dixon; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Highland) - Peanut Butter and Jam Festival on the 14

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August Calendar of Events Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round. $2 parking; Free admission; 9am-4pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers.

Peruse the booths of local artisans for one-of-a-kind treasures for yourself or to give as gifts. Shop outdoors and enjoy the sunlight while you get to know your local growers and run into friends or meet new ones! 7:30am-12pm Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Saturday morning runs meet at the parking lot behind the St Louis Bread Company.

Downtown (Edwardsville) - Land Of Goshen Community Market; Come experience the Land of Goshen Community Market!

The Market is your best source for locally grown farm products, tasty baked goods, and wonderful art and gift ideas. The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. 8am-12pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Lucky Old Sons – rock/country; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Spun; 3pm; Prestige Worldwide; 7pm; All Mixed Up; 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm Horner Park (Lebanon) - 2nd Annual Taste of Southern Illinois; Friday and Saturday; A celebration of the diverse foods, beverages and entertainers in this region; 20 restaurants, beverages and live music: Bother Hiram, 11:15am; Steve Reeb, 12pm; Voodoo Lounge Lizards, 2pm; Rogers and Nienhaus; 5-9pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Sat Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lindenwood Auditorium @ Lindenwood University (Belleville) - Summer Rhythm & Music Series; Dean Christopher’s “Rat Pack and More”; Dean is an actor, comedian, singer, and impressionist and is sure to please his audience with his tribute to classic Las Vegas when the Rat Pack ruled; 7-9pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; tonight featuring Leo B and John; 7pm No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - DJ & Karaoke Every Saturday; 9pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - The Fade; 7pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music

August 2014 SeVen (Belleville) - Gavin M Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Spectators Sports Bar and Grill (Alton) - Country Karaoke; 9pm-1am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am Turkey Hill Grange (Belleville) - Brass Rail Players present Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”; 7:30pm

August 17th (Sunday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Belleville Flea Market; Southern Illinois’ Premier Indoor/Outdoor Market – Over 600 tables and 300-400 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, merchandise – old and new. Indoor/ Outdoor Year Round. $2 parking; Free admission; 9am-4pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey; 3-6pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Scott n Karl, 2pm; Radio Star, 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Stephen Koritta,

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JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Sunday afternoon; 1-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - Gear-Jammers Car Cruise; 4-8pm SeVen (Belleville) - Tim Ryan Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Turkey Hill Grange (Belleville) - Brass Rail Players present Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”; 2pm

August 18th (Monday)

Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am-12pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

August 19th (Tuesday)

6pm

Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride;

Mascoutah Historical Society (Mascoutah) - Civil War Exhibit; For a small town, comprised primarily of Germans, Mascoutah, Illinois, supported the Union cause more than one might first imagine. A rare opportunity to see how one small Illinois town contributed to the war effort. Every Tuesday 9am-12pm Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

valid College ID! 7pm-1am Wood River Roundhouse (Wood River) - Imperial Swing Dance Lessons; 6:30-9pm

August 21st (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Whiskey Dixon; 7pm 501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Bike Surgeon (O’Fallon) - Hammer Fest Bike Ride; 13.68 miles; 462.64’ elevation gain; every Thursday; 6pm Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday Downtown (Belleville) - Downtown Diva Night; an exciting ladies night out! Theme: Poker Night; Starting at Bracelets and More; Ending party at Tavern on Main; 5-8pm Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Thursday night runs meet at the parking lot at A and Jackson (Baja Cali).

August 20th (Wednesday)

Chez Marilyn (Alton) - Rogers and Nienhaus; 7-10pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Jay N Waylon; 6pm Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Open Mic Night with Brandon Jacoby every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP/SWIC (Belleville) - Line Dancing; Our instructor, Carol Schwartz, will show you new line dances and techniques each week.

This is a great group to dance with, so sliiiide on over. Cost is $2 per session. 1:30-3pm Randy’s House of BBQ (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Open Mic with AfterHours Entertainment & your host Banyon Hanner; 7-11pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! $5 for everyone, FREE w/ 16

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August Calendar of Events Downtown (Highland) - Farmers Market; open air market features vendor grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Familyfriendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - American Idle; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen McKendree Gallery of Art (Lebanon) - First Annual McKendree University Paint Out Plein Air Exhibition; opening reception 4-7pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Thursday night Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music; 7pm Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Open Mic Night hosted by Kimmy V (of EarthSol) and Tony V (of Vitamen A); all musicians, poets and performance artists welcome; every Thursday; 9pm-12am Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and meats are available plus local handcrafted goods. Every Thursday thru October 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Bike Night with Live Music SeVen (Belleville) - Diva Night with Steve Reeb Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night from 7-10pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

August 22nd (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Ross Kinkaid; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Highland) - Municipal Band Concerts; mid-June through mid-August, on the Downtown Square. This talented 50 person band entertains audiences with a variety of musical selections including marches, Broadway hits and more. Concerts are free to the public. Bring lawn chairs. 8pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Hudson and the Hoo Doo Cats – jump /swing /rock’n blues; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) – Spun; 3pm; Planet Boogie; 8pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; Paul Jarvis; 7pm Moody Park at Longacre (Fairview Heights) - 26th Annual

August 2014 Midwest Salute To The Arts; Since 1988, Fairview Heights, Illinois, has been host to the Midwest Salute to the Arts, rated the 40th best fine arts show in the nation. This prestigious event attracts people from across the Midwest and features some of the best sculptors, painters and creators of decorative and wearable art in the United States; Free; 6-10pm; On the Classic Stage: Well Hungarians, 7-9pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Friday night Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - The Fade; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music SeVen (Belleville) - Scott Miller Band Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night from 7-10pm Turkey Hill Grange (Belleville) - Brass Rail Players present Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”; 7:30pm

August 23rd (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Gavin M; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Belleville Knife and Gun Show; 9am-5pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers.

Peruse the booths of local artisans for one-of-a-kind treasures for yourself or to give as gifts. Shop outdoors and enjoy the sunlight while you get to know your local growers and run into friends or meet new ones! 7:30am-12pm Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds

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August 2014 group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Saturday morning runs meet at the parking lot behind the St Louis Bread Company.

Downtown (Edwardsville) - Land Of Goshen Community Market; Come experience the Land of Goshen Community Market! The Market is your best source for locally grown farm products, tasty baked goods, and wonderful art and gift ideas. The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. 8am-12pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Western Satellites – swing; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddy’s; 3pm; Planet Boogie; 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Sat Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; tonight featuring Charles and Jacob Oliver; 7pm Moody Park at Longacre (Fairview Heights) - 26th Annual Midwest Salute To The Arts; Since 1988 Fairview Heights, Illinois, has been host to the Midwest Salute to the Arts, rated the 40th best fine arts show in the nation. This prestigious event attracts people from across the Midwest and features some of the best sculptors, painters and creators of decorative and wearable art in the United States; Free; 10am-6pm; Two stages of simultaneous live music with Metro Dance Company and Carrier Tunes, 10am; Revence Band and Slow Down Scarlett, 12:30pm; Muny Kids and Turpentine, 3pm; Lisa Jones and City of Lights, 4:30pm No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - DJ & Karaoke Every Saturday; 9pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - The Fade; 7pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tim Session; 9pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music SeVen (Belleville) - Hunter and Jake Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Spectators Sports Bar and Grill (Alton) - Country Karaoke; 9pm-1am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am Turkey Hill Grange (Belleville) - Brass Rail Players present Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”; 7:30pm

Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Belleville Knife and Gun Show; 9am-4pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey; 3-6pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddy’s; 2pm; Spin the Bottle; 7pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Sunday afternoon; today featuring Leo B and John; 1-3pm Moody Park at Longacre (Fairview Heights) - 26th Annual Midwest Salute To The Arts; Since 1988 Fairview Heights, Illinois, has been host to the Midwest Salute to the Arts, rated the 40th best fine arts show in the nation. This prestigious event attracts people from across the Midwest and features some of the best sculptors, painters and creators of decorative and wearable art in the United States; 11am5pm; Two stages of simultaneous live music with Eastside Acoustic Duo, 11am; Revence Band and Turpentine, 1pm; Louis Michael Trio and Mark Biehl, 3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke SeVen (Belleville) - Brad Noe Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Turkey Hill Grange (Belleville) - Brass Rail Players present Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods”; 2pm

August 25th (Monday)

Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am-12pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

August 26th (Tuesday)

Belleville Philharmonic Society (Belleville) - Concert and Drumworkshops with Chester Thompson Trio (Nashville TN) and Uli

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Frost (Paderborn Germany); drumworkshops open at 4:30pm, begin 5pm; concert opens at 8pm, begin 8:30pm Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride; 6pm Mascoutah Historical Society (Mascoutah) - Civil War Exhibit; For a small town, comprised primarily of Germans, Mascoutah, Illinois, supported the Union cause more than one might first imagine. A rare opportunity to see how one small Illinois town contributed to the war effort. Every Tuesday 9am-12pm Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

August 27th (Wednesday)

Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige World Wide; 6pm Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Open Mic Night with Brandon Jacoby every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP/SWIC (Belleville) - Line Dancing; Our instructor, Carol Schwartz, will show you new line dances and techniques each week.

This is a great group to dance with, so sliiiide on over. Cost is $2 per session. 1:30-3pm Randy’s House of BBQ (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Open Mic with AfterHours Entertainment & your host Banyon Hanner; 7-11pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! $5 for everyone, FREE w/ valid College ID! 7pm-1am Wood River Roundhouse (Wood River) - Imperial Swing Dance Lessons; 6:30-9pm Wood Shed (New Baden) - Rogers and Nienhaus; 7-11pm

August 28th (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Richard Krim; 7pm 501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Bike Surgeon (O’Fallon) - Hammer Fest Bike Ride; 13.68 miles; 462.64’ elevation gain; every Thursday; 6pm Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm1:30am Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds 20

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Downtown (Highland) - Farmers Market; open air market features vendor grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Familyfriendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Wherehouse Project; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s (Edwardsville) - Aaron Kamm and the One Drops; 10pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Thursday night Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Open Mic Night hosted by Kimmy V (of EarthSol) and Tony V (of Vitamen A); all musicians, poets and performance artists welcome; every Thursday; 9pm-12am Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and meats are available plus local handcrafted goods. Every Thursday thru October 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Bike Night with Live Music SeVen (Belleville) - Greg Silsby Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night from 7-10pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

August 29th (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring John Pry; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music

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August 2014 Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Trophy Mules – rock / country; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Spun; 3pm; Legends Undercover; 8pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; tonight featuring Jelly and James; 7pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Friday night Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Joe Truttman and Ron Wooley Duo; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music SeVen (Belleville) - Scott Miller Band Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music St Clair Square Mall (Fairview Heights) - 5th Annual Midwest Wingfest; benefit for disabled veterans; 5k run/walk; wing eating contest; live music: Gentlemen Bandits, 5-7pm; Derrick Keith, 7-8pm; Jeremiah Johnson Band, 8-11pm Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Midwest Jazztett – 9 piece cool jazz ensemble; 7-10pm

August 30th (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Gavin M; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - 41st St. Louis Antique Festival; 100 Quality Dealers from 32 states; $6 admission good for Sat & Sun; 10am-5pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Downtown (Belleville) - Old Town Market; Catch the morning’s pick of fresh, flavorful produce grown by local farmers. Peruse the booths of local artisans for one-of-a-kind treasures for yourself or to give as gifts. Shop outdoors and enjoy the sunlight while you get to know your local growers and run into friends or meet new ones!

7:30am-12pm Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Saturday morning runs meet at the parking lot behind the St Louis Bread Company.

Downtown (Edwardsville) - Land Of Goshen Community Market; Come experience the Land of Goshen Community Market! The Market is your best source for locally grown farm products, tasty baked goods, and wonderful art and gift ideas. The selection changes weekly so plan to visit more than once to fully appreciate the wide selection

available. Live entertainment and free demonstrations add to the festive atmosphere. 8am-12pm Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Andy Bridgeman and The Philosophers – jazz; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Acoustic Asylum; 3pm; Champagne Fixx; 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Sat Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; tonight featuring Up To Date; 7pm No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - DJ & Karaoke Every Saturday; 9pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Joe Truttman and Ron Wooley Duo; 7pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music SeVen (Belleville) - Paul Konya Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Spectators Sports Bar and Grill (Alton) - Country Karaoke; 9pm-1am St Clair Square Mall (Fairview Heights) - 5th Annual Midwest Wingfest; benefit for disabled veterans; 5k run/walk; wing eating contest; live music: Jza Jzanell and The Company, 12:30-2:30pm; Dereoke Finals, 4:30-7pm; The VCRs, 8-11pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Cyclery and Fitness Center (Edwardsville) - Saturday Morning East Side Road Ride; 7am

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August 31st (Sunday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - 41st St. Louis Antique Festival; 100 Quality Dealers from 32 states; $6 admission good for Sat & Sun; 10am-5pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey; 3-6pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige Worldwide; 2pm; American Idle; 7pm Hawg Pit (Grafton) - Rogers and Nienhaus; 1-5pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Sunday afternoon; 1-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke SeVen (Belleville) - Matt Diekemper Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Singer/Songwriter Sunday Open Mic; last Sunday of each month through December; 3-7pm

September 1st (Monday)

Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am-12pm Downtown (Belleville) - Labor Day Parade Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am-12pm

don Jacoby every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP/SWIC (Belleville) - Line Dancing; Our instructor, Carol Schwartz, will show you new line dances and techniques each week. This is a great group to dance with, so sliiiide on over. Cost is $2 per session.

1:30-3pm Randy’s House of BBQ (Troy) - Open Mic Jam; 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Open Mic with AfterHours Entertainment & your host Banyon Hanner; 7-11pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday Wild Country (Collinsville) - The Taping of St. Louis Country with WIL gang, Derrick, Danny, Bo & Judy! $5 for everyone, FREE w/ valid College ID! 7pm-1am Wood River Roundhouse (Wood River) - Imperial Swing Dance Lessons; 6:30-9pm

September 4th (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Dayton; 7pm 501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Bike Surgeon (O’Fallon) - Hammer Fest Bike Ride; 13.68 miles; 462.64’ elevation gain; every Thursday; 6pm Bubby and Sissy’s (Alton) - Karaoke Dance Party; 9:30pm1:30am

September 2nd (Tuesday)

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Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride;

Mascoutah Historical Society (Mascoutah) - Civil War Exhibit; For a small town, comprised primarily of Germans, Mascoutah, Illinois, supported the Union cause more than one might first imagine.

A rare opportunity to see how one small Illinois town contributed to the war effort. Every Tuesday 9am-12pm Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

September 3rd (Wednesday)

Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Jay N Waylon; 6pm Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce (Belleville) - Junior Idol Preliminary Auditions; ages 10-13 / 14-17; top 5 finalists in each category will be eligible to compete October 4th at 31st Annual Belleville Chili Cookoff; 4-8pm Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Open Mic Night with Bran22

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August 2014 Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Community Garden (O’Fallon) - Come play in the dirt; Community Garden Work Days every Monday and Thursday; tools provided – bring your own gloves; 8-11am Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Karaoke every Thursday Downtown (Belleville) - The Belleville Running Club holds group runs in downtown Belleville every Thursday night at 6pm and Saturday morning at 8am. Thursday night runs meet at the parking lot at A and Jackson (Baja Cali).

Downtown (Highland) - Farmers Market; open air market features vendor grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, baked goods, preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Family-friendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - TBD; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Thursday night Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music; 7pm Pitchers Pub (Belleville) - Open Mic Night hosted by Kimmy V (of EarthSol) and Tony V (of Vitamen A); all musicians, poets and performance artists welcome; every Thursday; 9pm-12am Rural King (Swansea) - Farmers Market; Fresh vegetables and fruits, baked goods and meats are available plus local handcrafted goods.

Every Thursday thru October 11am-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Bike Night with Live Music Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Well Hungarians; Every Thursday Night Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night from 7-10pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

tonight featuring Jelly and James; 7pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Friday night Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night from 7-10pm

September 6th (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Sky High; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Girlie Girlz Gathering; Everything a girl would want. Hundreds of vendors catering to the woman; 10am-3pm Blum House (Collinsville) - Art exhibit featuring photography of Nicole Launhardt and Robert Rohe. Enjoy browsing the art and listening to the music of Acoustic Jam. 7-9pm favs; 9pm

September 5th (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Sweet n Sour; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Girlie Girlz Gathering; Everything a girl would want. Hundreds of vendors catering to the woman; 4-7pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Eckert’s (Belleville) - Free Summer Concert Series: Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Wherehouse Project; 8pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; StraightUpMagazine.net

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Taste of Southern Illinois

by Paul Seibert

It happens in cities and towns all across the nation. It happened here for the first time last summer. And, this month, it’s happening here again. The Second Annual Taste of Southern Illinois occurs on August 15th and 16th in beautiful Horner Park at Lebanon, Illinois.

According to the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, a “tasting” isDF “an event that is organized so that you can try different foods or drinks to see if you like them.” And so is the Taste of Southern Illinois.

Some 20 regional restaurants will offer visitors a sampling of their favorite fare under the skies of beautiful Horner Park at Lebanon, Illinois.

Each restaurant will operate its own tented kitchen. Each visitor will choose their “tastes” from the broad array of menu items available at this extraordinary festival. Truly a celebration of the diverse foods available in this region, visitors will be treated to smells and flavors that only such a gathering can generate. Be sure to come hungry.

Beverage tents will offer a wide selection of your favorite soft drinks, beers, wines and specialty drinks. A full array of Budweiser products from Gray Eagle Distributing will include Lime-A-Ritas and Strawber-Ritas. A selection of craft beers from local brewer Excel Bottling Company of Breese will offer a complement to the variety of available standards; plus Fitz Bottling soft drinks – also locally produced. Present also will be Gray Eagle’s” Build-A-Bar”, a high-tech mobile beverage unit that folds out of a truck to create a bar unit, complete with wide-screen TV and all the other amenities typically only found indoors.

And, speaking of complements, wouldn’t music be perfect with such a gustatory event? But of course. And Taste of Southern Illinois will provide visitors with an excellent variety of musical side dishes. Friday evening will find The Zydeco Crawdaddies filling the stage. A regional Cajon favorite, headed by Paul Jarvis, lets the good times roll – a family entertainment event. Sounds begin at 5pm.

Saturday’s lineup starts with Uncle Hiram. The acoustic duo can be heard beginning at 11:15am. A consistent local favorite and consummate entertainer, Steve Reeb will take the stage at noon. Solo guitar and vocalist, he’s known for playing a little bit of everything - and he plays a lot of Johnny Cash.

Evening headliners will be the remarkable Rogers and Nienhuas.

Internationally known, Terry Jones Rogers and Scott Nienhaus are one of the region’s most popular music ensembles. Both former members of the Byrds, Rogers and Nienhaus are noted for their pristine harmonies and searing instrumentation. In addition to their many original works, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to catch this truly great band, as they transport you back to the heyday of the 60’s and 70’s!!

And opening for Rogers and Nienhaus will be the Voodoo Lounge Lizards of Dallas, Texas. Belleville native and SIU graduate Russ Bowman and Tom Prasada-Rao, made their local debut here last year. Voodoo Lounge Lizards are regulars at The House of Blues in Dallas, Dallas Athletic Club, Adair’s Saloon and various other clubs in the Dallas area. Performing light rock acoustic covers featuring 6 and 12 string guitar, violin and ukulele, the Voodoo Lounge Lizards deliver soothing acoustic leads and vocal harmonies sure to mellow the soul beginning at 2pm.

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Bring your lawn chairs because you’re going to want to stay for the entire menu of dinner, drink and song.

And all this transpires on the rolling meadows of beautiful Horner Park of Lebanon, Illinois. Horner Park is 58 acres of pristine green space just north of the Lebanon city limits. Amenities include picnic areas, pavilions, hiking trails, 5-acre fishing lake, children’s playground, tennis courts, soccer and ball fields, gorgeous old-growth trees and an 18-hole disc golf course.

The town of Lebanon, Illinois is located just 23 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. St. Louis Street, also known as “The Brick Street”, takes you through the historic shopping district where you’ll find a mix of antique stores, quaint shops, restaurants, and other businesses. It is the proud home of McKendree University, the first institution of higher learning in the state of Illinois.

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Why: To have a lavishingly good time sampling the cornucopia of foods and beverages available across the Southwestern Illinois region – all conveniently located in one gorgeous and easily accessible location.

Who: Brought to you by the St. Clair County Chapter of the Illinois Licensed Beverage Association.

Where: Horner Recreational Park, 11113 Widicus Road, Lebanon, IL 62254.

From I-64 take Route 4 north about 5 miles and then turn left onto Acorn Way. Follow Acorn Way about half a mile and then turn right on Widicus Road. Follow Widicus Road for about half a mile and park entrance is on the left.

From I-70 take Route 4 south for about 10 miles and then turn right onto Acorn Way. Follow Acorn Way for about half a mile and then turn right on Widicus Road. Park entrance is on the left about half a mile along Widicus Road.

Admission to the festival is free. Food items will be individually priced by each vendor.

Parking is free PLUS free shuttle service will be provided to and from the Shiloh-Scott Metro Link Station nearby.

Event Information: Call 618-792-1606

What: Taste of Southern Illinois

Horner Park MapQuest: Just scan this code:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TasteSIL

When: Friday, August 15, 4-10pm / Saturday, August 16, 11am-9pm

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August 2014

Oh to Go to TOCO 2014

by Paul Seibert

Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls. Children of all ages. Step right this way. The greatest show on earth. It’s the thirteenth annual TOCO Fest. And it’s bigger and better than ever.

TOCO Fest is a two day outdoor festival that offers an amazing array of activities: camping, music, art, food and beverage vendors, plus a campsite decorating contest, costume contest, parade float decorating contest, collective arts project. It has kids’ concerts and Kids’ Club and Kids’ Club Underground with a variety of children’s entertainment including face painting, playground, mini golf and game room plus performances and workshops by St. Louis music and science teachers and the St. Louis Hoop Club. There will be parades, Kids’ Club Babysitting Service, and family workshops. A special workshop this year will be constructing a green playhouse complete with solar power. It will be auctioned off at festival. Plus, as always, there will be a plethora of artists and crafters and other retail vendors.

It’s at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Eureka, Missouri on August 22nd and 23rd. Gates open at 3pm on Friday and close at 3pm on Sunday.

Located 1/2 mile from Six Flags, this Missouri campground features resort cottages, cabin rentals, tent sites and RV camping.

TOCO Fest has a LOT of music. Acts include: Aaron Kamm and The One Drops, Sully, Old Salt Union, Vitamen A, EarthSol, Broken Cookie, Mother Meat, Jake’s Leg, Bottoms Up Blues Gang, Flea Bitten Dawgs, Big Chief and the Smoke Signals, Trophy Mules, Echo Trace, Greg Silsby, Snarkaleros, Auset Music Project, Acoustic Anonymous, Cosmic Collaborative, and more.

This amazing event is sponsored by the Tapestry of Community Offerings – KDHX Community Radio – Soulard Shanti – Triple Jam Productions – Klance Unlimited – Malisko Engineering – Ski Soda / Excel Bottling – and dozens of other supporters.

TOCO Fest.

The name comes from “TOCO”, the Tapestry Of Community Offerings, headquartered in Belleville. TOCO empowers, educates, and enriches the lives of children and families, through green and community partnerships, in order to build a strong, diverse, sustainable future.

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ily members in our surrounding community. Whether through improving educational opportunities, or by providing basic human needs such as clothing and housewares, each of the TOCO services improves the quality of life for children and family members in our neighborhoods. TOCO currently hosts seven community programs. One of them is the TOCO Youth Sponsorships in the Arts. TOCO hosts students in karate, dance, gymnastics, music, and more; providing their monthly lessons, teachers, and equipment in order that they might flourish and see an improvement in the quality of their lives.

Proceeds from TOCO Fest benefit the Tapestry Of Community Offerings.

Need more reasons to come? Hardly. So let’s just say it’s probably the most fun-filled family-friendly weekend outing you can imagine. And image having such family fun and doing so much good at the same time.

Oh, let’s ALL go to TOCO!!!! And this year, let’s “Go Green in 2014” More TOCO info: Go to TOCOFestival.com.

Visit the TOCO Resale Shop at 825 West Main (Belleville) or call 618-257-TOCO (8626) Monday – Saturday: 10am4pm.

Email: tocoinfo@gmail.com.

Plus also see Straight Up Magazine “Woman of Substance” June 2013 in print or on the web at: StraightUpMagazine.net/2013/06/ woman-of-substance-pooling-creativity-to-benefit-thecommunity/.

TOCO is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.

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August 2014 Larry D. Spencer’s style of mousepainting was created in the 90’s after 30 years in Graphic Communication Art and Design, and Editorial Cartooning. I create “Mousepaintings” of Fine and Modern Art with today’s computer graphics technology. I have over five hundred creations of paintings and portraits expertly drawn using only the mouse as my paintbrush. “Mousepaintings” can be used as Screen Savers, Background Wallpaper, Icons, at home “Linda Ballet” and in the office. Feel free to view my gallery and enjoy a fresh and new flavor in the world of Fine and Modern Art at MousePaintings.8m.com

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“Resilience”

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It was harder to watch her walk away than it was to know that she’d never come back. I can’t explain it exactly, because you’ve probably never seen her with her back turned to you, like you were just another street, a segue instead of a destination, but if you have seen it, then you know exactly what I’m talking about, and there’s no need for me to explain.

She’s like that — immeasurable as an ocean, even though everyone knows what an ocean is. You can quantify the Pacific in terms of its volume, its depth, its temperature, but no amount of time spent memorizing the specifications can diminish the feeling of sunwarmed salt water loosening the sand directly beneath your feet, or prepare you for inhaling but the smallest portion of the wave you were unaware was heading your way after surfacing from a refreshing dive. I suppose what I’m trying to say is that she had soul. If the truth be told, she was a pain in my ass. She always did things like walk too slowly when we had somewhere to be, or run ahead and turn a corner while on an evening stroll, when I was weighted down with the it is from the dinner she’d prepared, that she never took a bite of because she’d insisted on watching me eat. Whenever we were with our friends, she’d kiss me in the middle of one of my sentences, and when we were alone, and the entire night sky hung as a painting on the hook of the crescent moon, she’d pull away from my reach, to leave me with a handful of longing sadder than the breeze singing in her short blonde hair. Everything that endeared me to her was hard to appreciate, but I managed. I came to know her intimately, as completely as my dog dying of old age, so you can imagine how I felt when she turned away for the last time, exhibiting a strength I’d never seen, when I was sure I knew every possible way there was to love her.

I am a starved artist soul from Troy, Illinois, finding a creative outlet in many aspects, particularly focusing on writings and visual art and a constant brainstorm on how to merge the two into one collective piece of art.

My mediums include anything; preferably cheap, reused, recycled material, ink, watercolor, acrylic, occasional oil paints, charcoal...you name it, I will attempt it.

I enjoy making something out of nothing, and with such a limited budget, I find myself using that particular approach, more times than not.

I am currently interning as MySLart.org’s public relations and events coordinator, where I am grateful to continue perpetuating the artists of the metro St. Louis area, as well as advocate for my own art.

Prior to my involvement with MySLart.og, I was involved at Concrete Ocean Art Gallery in St. Louis, where I helped curate shows and gave local artists an opportunity to show their work in a solo-style environment.

Str8 Up Magazine is accepting submissions of artwork, photography, poetry, creative writing, etc. for possible publication in print and on the web. To have your work considered, send hard copy or disc to P.O. Box 412 in Belleville, IL 62222. Digital submissions should be 300dpi and can be e-mailed to editor@straightupmagazine.net.

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