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Editors Word – September 2014 September of 2014! The 26th 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 D. T. Satori as the cover artist for this twenty-sixth Straight Up edition! 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!!! Straight Up loves you!!!! Like Straight Up on Facebook & receive daily entertainment updates, photos, videos & more. The mission of Straight Up Magazine is to support local arts and artists and the businesses and organizations that support local arts and artists. Please feel free to contact us with ideas, comments, information, etc. that might assist us in our mission to serve you, the residents of the Metro region. Enjoy Str8 Up. Tell your friends. Send us your work. And visit our website at StraightUpMagazine.net (You can scan our QRC on the cover). You’ll see Straight Up Magazine at over 300 area distribution locations. And we’ll see you at the clubs, theatres and festivals all over the Metro-East.

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September Credits

Editors: Dylan Seibert, Paul Seibert Layout Design Artists: Mark Polege, Michelle Reynolds, Dylan Seibert 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: “Synaptic Samsara” by D. T. Satori Cover Logo: Josh Rowan (JoshuaRowan.com) Photography: Dan Cross (p.3.6,7), Michelle McIntosh (p.24), Paul Seibert (p.25), Images for p. 4 & 5 courtesy of Belleville200.com Feature Writers: Henry Collins, Dan Cross, Michelle McIntosh,

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Local youth participants in “Feet in the Grass” Art Contest Held at the Midwest Salute to the Arts last month (Aug 22-24) All material in this publication and its affiiated on-line content are 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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September 2014

Belleville 200: Oh What a Time

Together and Transfixed by the Universal Languge by Dan Cross

A Unique Simplicity in Midtowne by Michelle McIntosh Fun in the Sun in August

Submissions

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by Henry Collins

September Calendar of Events

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Belleville 200 — Oh what a time by Henry Collins

Belleville’s biggest weekend festival ever is coming this month. The September weekend usually identified with OctoberFest is this year the signature celebratory event for Belleville’s 200th Anniversary. Three days of fun and music (almost Woodstock) on September 19, 20 and 21. There will be three (count them: 3) entertainment stages on Main Street, two featuring performances by national and local bands and one stage just for children. Other activities include historic demonstrations, civil war reenactment, vintage baseball, rides, a petting zoo, a naturalization ceremony, the annual tapping of the keg, plus a whole lot more! And all of these events are FREE. Of course there will be food and beverages – perchance a bit of beer. And a go for the making and partaking of the Guinness World Record for the longest bratwurst : TWO HUNDRED FEET… And this is, after all, Str8Up Magazine. So we’re most attracted to the live music filling the streets. And it may take more space than allotted to showcase it all. But here we go: The festivities begin on Friday, September 19 at 10am with a naturalization ceremony for some 100 persons and a Veterans’ ceremony at the Veterans’ Memorial Fountain on the Square at noon. And I did say Str8Up would showcase the music. Well that begins at 3pm with Paul Bonn and the Bluesmen on the Courthouse Stage and John Farrar on the East Main Stage at 5pm.

At 5pm at the Courthouse Stage, STL Express will provide German Music to complement the annual Tapping of the Keg. Big band Bob Cuban will take over the Courthouse stage at 7pm with AmberFade on the East Main Stage. Steve Ewing of The Urge will command the East Main Stage at 9pm while, at the same time, The Beach Boys play the Courthouse Stage. And I did say The Beach Boys? You know, The Beach Boys. That famous California group that captivated us with “California Girls”, “Barbara Ann”, “God Only Knows”, “Surfer Girl”, “The Warmth of the Sun”, “Wouldn’t it be Nice”, “Good Vibrations”. Well, that’s a few of their songs. That should take us into Saturday when the Courthouse Stage opens at 11am with the Waterloo German Band. The East Main Stage opens at noon with the Mark Biehl Jazz Group. Borderline takes the Courthouse Stage at 1pm, The Saloonatics at the East Main Stage at 2pm. EarthSol jams the Courthouse Stage at 3pm with Brandon Michael Holland at the East Main Stage at 4pm. The boys of Old Salt Union light up the Courthouse Stage at 5pm. Hashtag Pop takes the East Main Stage at 6pm and Metal Studz at 8pm. Country artists Confederate Railroad will fill the Courthouse stage at 7pm. Following the Railroad, the Roots and Boots Tour brings to the stage Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Darryl Worley at 9pm. Wow, what a day of remarkable live music. We’re not done.

The Beach Boys will appear at the Belleville 200 celebration on September 19, for the Oktoberfest weekend celebration.

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There’s still Sunday. Singer / Songwriter Gary Strickland opens the East Main Stage at 11:30am followed by the Belleville German Band at 1pm. The Courthouse Stage brings the classics of the Belleville Philharmonic at noon. Switch to the country sounds of Brasher Bogue at 1:45pm. The classic rock of Head East is next at the Courthouse at 3:15pm. National Fiddle Champion George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass will be on the East Main Stage at 3pm. We Got It Covered – a covers band – follows at 5pm. Switch to the Courthouse Stage at 5:15pm for LoCash Cowboys and Craig Morgan at 7:30pm. Cold Shot will be the close for the East Main Stage starting at 7pm. By 9pm, the street stages will quiet. The Belleville 200 Anniversary OctoberFest weekend officially comes to a close. Entertainment will likely be available at the various clubs and Restruants.

Belleville 200 5K Runners cross through downtown Belelville

For a posting of all these events and links to all the bands, tune in to the Belleville 200 website and Facebook page. What: The Belleville 200th Anniversary Celebration and OctoberFest Where: On the world’s longest Main Street in Downtown Belleville When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday; September 19, 20 and 21 Who: Twenty-eight (28) local, regional and national musical performing artists and groups Why: To celebrate 200 years of Belleville How: FREE on Belleville’s Main Street from Third Street at West Main to Charles Street at East Main. For more info on this remarkable event, visit the B200 website and Facebook page: http://belleville200.com/weekend-site/index.html

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make with you the tap test.” And he did, by holding the heads up to a microphone one at a time and tapping them with his finger. One made a dull rattle while the other reverberated like a gong. “You see, the rims are not one solid piece; they are welded, and sometimes the welds are not good enough. If you get one like this,” he said, holding a defective one, “you have what we call in Germany a Monday drum. Mondays are no good for anything.”

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Last month’s amazing drum clinic and concert at the Belleville Philharmonic Society, featuring famed drummers Gerry Brown and Ndugu Chancler, would not have happened if Garrett Peek hadn’t finally decided to pick up one of the calls he was getting from a strange international phone number. When Peek, co-owner of Melodic Rhythms music school in Belleville, finally answered the calls, a heavily accented voice said, “Hello, I am Uli Frost from Paderborn and I want to come to Belleville to have a drum clinic.” Frost, from Belleville’s sister city in Germany, heard that it was our town’s 200th anniversary, so he wanted to do something special for us. As Peek explained, “Paderborn has other sister cities in Europe and they do a lot for each other, so he wanted to do something here. When I realized he was serious, I said, ‘Okay, let’s do it.’” The original plan was to feature Chester Thompson, legendary drummer who has performed with Phil Collins and Genesis, Weather Report, Frank Zappa, and Freddie Hubbard, but a couple weeks before the event, Thompson had to cancel due to other obligations. Frost, one of world’s top drum technicians and recording engineers, made a couple more phone calls to friends and lined up not one, but two other drummers of Thompson’s stature: Gerry Brown, whose credits include work with Stevie Wonder, Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, and Lionel Ritchie, and Ndugu Chancler, who has played with Miles Davis, Carlos Santana, Michael Jackson and many, many others. The two replacements brought more than enough experience, interesting anecdotes, and dazzling technique to keep the standing room only crowd at the Philharmonic Center entertained for hours. The evening started early, with a clinic led by Uli Frost, who demonstrated the function and sound of every part of a modern drum. The audience included many drummers ranging in age from six to seventy, and even those who had been playing for decades learned new things from Frost.

After an interesting hour of technical facts and tips, Frost yielded to Brown and Chancler for their portion of the clinic: advice, especially to the young people in the audience, about how to develop their musical skills. “You have to broaden your horizons,” Brown told the crowd. “You have to keep yourself informed about what is happening, not just musically, but also politically, and culturally. Music is the universal language, so you have to be aware of everything.” Brown clearly enjoys teaching. “As my father said, ‘It’s your divine contract; you’ve been blessed, and now it is time to share those blessings with others.” After the clinic, he talked about how much he enjoyed it. “It was especially nice to see all the parents here with their children. Supportive parents! What a concept!” Chancler also enjoys his role as a teacher (as he should— he is a professor of music at USC). He stressed the importance of learning the fundamentals and being open to all musical styles. “I hear students tell me all the time that they don’t like a certain type of music. How can you say you don’t like some kind of music that you don’t even know how to play?” He demonstrated how his grasp of the fundamentals helps him find work with artists as diverse as Michael Jackson and Kenny Rogers. “Practice is so important, but too many musicians think practice just means jamming. But jamming won’t help you get gigs. You have to work on becoming not just a good drummer but a good musician. And you have to be able to sing everything you play.” A young man from the audience asked for clarification on this point. “You mean like beat boxing?” What happened next was one of the highlights of the night. “Come up here,” Chancler demanded. “Play something for me.” The brave young man, who identified himself as Jerry Unique, faced his fear and obliged. He played a short riff on the drums, the eyes of everyone in the crowd fixed upon him.

He demonstrated how even the direction of the wood grain “Okay, now sing what you just played,” Chancler said. (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) on a drum’s core significantly Unique complied. “Ch-ch-Pop!-ch-ch-da-da-dum.” changes the sound. And how all drum heads are not created equal. He showed this by holding up two identical-looking heads. Then, in his charming, German accent (reminiscent of Peter Sellers as Dr. Strangelove), he said to the audience, “And now, I would like to 6

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September 2014 “Okay, now sing it and play it at the same time.” Unique gave it his best shot, but it wasn’t good enough for Chancler. “You sang it right, but you didn’t play the same thing you were singing!” Unique gave it another try and nailed it. The crowd gave him a big hand for his bravery and his ability. “Man, it was so scary,” he said later. “It was like being called out by a master. But I think I did okay.” Unique was at the clinic with two other young drummers, all members of the drum line at Ferguson High School in Missouri. They all clearly enjoyed the evening, which was so nice to see, considering the recent chaos in their community. Then came the concert, with Brown and Chancler taking turns playing a set with the members of the Chester Brown Trio who did make it to the event: pianist Joe Davidian and Bassist Michael Rinne. All four musicians displayed unbelievable skill, but the two drummers really stole the show. First came Chancler, playing at times with amazing finesse and subtlety, even playing with his bare fingertips on the snare drum at one point, and then erupting with surprising power and intensity at other times. Brown, while still showing impressive range and restraint, was generally the more raucous and theatrical, sometimes spinning his sticks in the Everyone involved spoke of their desire to do it again, middle of impossibly complex drum fills and dropping the jaws of perhaps biannually, like the Drum and Percussion Festival every drummer in the audience. in Paderborn, Germany, the largest of its kind in Europe. If It was the coolest musical event of the year in Belleville, and crowd response and enthusiasm is any indication, Belleville is we can all be proud of the warm, enthusiastic welcome the people ready for it. of this community gave to the artists, packing the small philhar Who knew that our sister city was this cool? Thank monic hall on one of the hottest nights of the summer and staying you Uli Frost! Thank you Paderborn! transfixed until the end. One of the coolest things about the event was the diverse crowd, people of all ages from both sides of the For more information: river, including Belleville Mayor Mark Eckert, all brought together Melodic Rhythms by the universal language of music. It was exactly the sort of cultural interaction and shared experience that the greater St. Louis 110 North High Street community needs right now. It felt like the beginning of something Belleville, IL 62220 good. 618-233-0659

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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) - Annual Labor Day Parade Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige Worldwide, 1pm; Spun, 2pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Writer’s Open Mic Night every Monday; music, poetry, short stories; 7pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Schmidt Art Center @ SWIC (Belleville) - Exhibit featuring photography by Dan Rule, clay sculptures by Tammie Rubin, and paintings by Terri Shay; runs through Oct 3

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Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride; Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music;

Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm PSOP (Belleville) - Last day to register for Gateway East Artist Guild Art Sampler Workshops; registration information at GEAG.net. Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

September 3rd (Wednesday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Open Mic Night every Wednesday; 7pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night; 9pm 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 Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Open Mic Night; doors 6:30pm; show starts 7:30pm Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Acoustic Open Mic Night with Brandon Jacoby; every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP (Belleville) - Gateway East Artist Guild Membership meeting: Helen Scheipeter, Acrylic 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 8

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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: Family Feud; 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

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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 Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz; 9pm 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 Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Thursday night; tonight featuring Stan and Bill; 7-11pm 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

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from 7-10pm The Weingarten (Belleville) - Brother Hiram; 8-11pm The Wildey Theater (Edwardsville) - The music of Repeat Repeat; 8pm Wehrenberg Theaters (O’Fallon and other regional communities) - Belleville The Movie debuts across the region in IL, MO, IA, MN; check local listings for locations and show times.

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; 9pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Double Take Duo, 3pm; Legends Undercover, 7pm; Featherstone Drive, 8pm Governor French Academy Art Gallery (Belleville) - Young Artists Exhibit; Andre Pfau (photography), Edward Williams (drawing), Kalli Keifer (photography), Gina Grady (illustration), Amelia Pytlinski (painting and drawing); opening reception, 6-8pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - The Swinger; 8 and 10pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Doc Reitz; 7-11pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; 7pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Friday night; tonight featuring Mark and Stephen; 7-11pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Joe Truttman and Ron Wooley Duo; 7pm Piasa Winery & Pub (Grafton) - Open Mic Night every Friday night from 7-11pm Randy’s House of BBQ (Highland) - Car Show Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Hicktown; 9pm-2am Sole Survivor Gallery (Belleville) - A Splash of Color; painting by Jake Bishop; opening night reception 5-8pm 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

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 Barnes & Noble (Fairview Heights) - Grandparents Storytime; How to Babysit a Grandpa; 11am Bella Milano (O’Fallon) - Brother Hiram; 8-10pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Girlie Girlz Gathering; Everything a girl would want. Hundreds of vendors catering to the woman; 10am-3pm Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - DJ Bennie’s Birthday Glow Party; 9pm 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 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

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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 Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddy’s, 3pm; Anthony Nanney & Co, 7pm; Featherstone Drive, 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Tailgate Troubadours; every 1st and 3rd Saturday Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - The Swinger; 8 and 10pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by John Baker; 7-11pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Saturday Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Joe Truttman and Ron Wooley Duo; 7pm No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - Chili Cook-off and Wing Contest; co-sponsor Smithton Chamber of Commerce; benefits Shriners Hospital for Children and The Lord’s Helper, 1-6pm; music by The Beatle Brothers, 2-6pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music; 7pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Mike Apirion, 4-8pm; UltraViolets, 9pm-2am 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 Tiadaghton House (Lebanon) - Design and create your own copper earrings with Sharon Wisely; 10-11:30am

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Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddy, 3pm; Spun, 6pm; County Line, 7pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am House (Belleville) - Live music every Sunday afternoon; 1-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - TOCO Quarter Auction; 1pm Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Stacy Collins Band, 4-8pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Towne Lounge (O’Fallon) - Sunday Funday; good food and live entertainment; 4-8pm Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Doug Phillips, original music from San Francisco; 3pm

September 8th (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 Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Writer’s Open Mic Night every Monday; music, poetry, short stories; 7pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

September 9th (Tuesday)

6pm 7pm

Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride; Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music;

Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

September 10th (Wednesday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Open Mic Night every Wednesday; 7pm

September 7th (Sunday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday; 7pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey; 3-6pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - First Sunday Jam Session with Paul Bonn and the Bluesmen; 4-8pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 10

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September 2014 Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night; 9pm Dunham Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Xfest 2-14. of Theater and Dance, in conjunction with the Arts & Issues series, celebrates its fifth season of Xfest. Cutting-edge theatrical and dance shows and workshops. Through September 13 Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige World Wide; 6pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Open Mic Night; doors 6:30pm; show starts 7:30pm Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Acoustic 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

preserves and specialty items as well as the work of artisans. Familyfriendly activities will be regular events at the market. Thursdays 4-7pm Dunham Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Xfest 2-14. Department of Theater and Dance, in conjunction with the Arts & Issues series, celebrates its fifth season of Xfest. Cutting-edge theatrical and dance shows and workshops. Through September 13 Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - American Idle; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Thursday night; tonight featuring D.C. Cusanelle; 7-11pm 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; 9pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - The Abbey Listening Room Series

September 11th (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Mondinband; 7pm 501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - Leading Ladies; A Comedy by Ken Ludwig; Directed by Diane Enloe 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; 9pm 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, StraightUpMagazine.net

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September 2014 presents: The Legendary Grammy Award Winner Ramblin’ Jack Elliott; National Medal of Arts Recipient; “There wouldn’t be no Bob Dylan without Ramblin’ Jack Elliott” –Arlo Guthrie; doors at 6pm; show at 7pm The Wildey Theater (Edwardsville) - Hotel California; the original tribute to The Eagles; 8pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

September 12th (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Ross Kincade; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Friday thru Oct; 5-9pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - Leading Ladies; A Comedy by Ken Ludwig; Directed by Diane Enloe Argosy Music Hall (Alton) - Tumbleweed; A Tribute to the Eagles. Free with your Argosy Preferred Card; 8pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Recycled Kids Consignment Sale; children’s clothing (sizes 0-16 & Juniors), toys, furniture, and baby equipment; 8am-3pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz; 9pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Dunham Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Xfest 2-14. Department of Theater and Dance, in conjunction with the Arts & Issues series, celebrates its fifth season of Xfest. Cutting-edge theatrical and dance shows and workshops. Through September 13 Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Scott n Karl, 3pm; Spun, 7pm; Ultraviolets, 8pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Dr. Gonzo; 8 and 10pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Doc Reitz; 7-11pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; 7pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Friday night; tonight featuring Ken and Mike 7-11pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music with The Trio; 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 Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Bumpin’ Uglies, 9pm2am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, StraightUpMagazine.net

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Friday and Saturday The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night from 7-10pm

September 13th (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring The Driftaways; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - Leading Ladies; A Comedy by Ken Ludwig; Directed by Diane Enloe Barnes & Noble (Fairview Heights) - Where the Wild Things Are Storytime; Where the Wild Things Are; 11am Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Recycled Kids Consignment Sale; children’s clothing (sizes 0-16 & Juniors), toys, furniture, and baby equipment; 8am-3pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Doc Holiday’s (Cottage Hills) - Mondinband; 9pm-1am 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 Dunham Theatre @ SIUE (Edwardsville) - Xfest 2-14. Department of Theater and Dance, in conjunction with the Arts & Issues series, celebrates its fifth season of Xfest. Cutting-edge theatrical and dance shows and workshops. Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige World Wide, 3pm; Spun, 7pm; Ultraviolets, 8pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Dr. Gonzo; 8 and 10pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Trophy Mules; 14

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7-11pm 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 Saturday Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; 7pm Outdoorsman (O’Fallon) - Tailgate Troubadours; every 2nd and 4th Saturday Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Live music with The Fade; 7pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - D.C. Cusanelli; 9pm 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 Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Hoosier Daddies, 4-8pm; Spin The Bottle, 9pm-2am 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 Tiadaghton House (Lebanon) - Paint a whimsical pumpkin with Alicia Scolarici; 10:30-11:30am Tiadaghton House (Lebanon) - One year anniversary celebration; door prizes, food, & artists’ demonstrations throughout the day

September 14th (Sunday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden

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September 2014 every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - Leading Ladies; A Comedy by Ken Ludwig; Directed by Diane Enloe American Legion Post 1255 (Belleville) - Summer BBQ and Auction; benefits Hospice of Southern Illinois; DJ / Karaoke with Randy Helfrich; 12-5pm Belle Clair Expo Center (Belleville) - Recycled Kids Consignment Sale; children’s clothing (sizes 0-16 & Juniors), toys, furniture, and baby equipment; 1/2 price sale; 9am-12pm Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday; 7pm 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, 3pm; TBD, 7pm; American Idle, 8pm 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 Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Ship Of Fools, 4-8pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Chico’s Fashion Show; lunch at 1pm; fashion show at 2pm

September 15th (Monday)

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Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Open Mic Night; doors 6:30pm; show starts 7:30pm Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Acoustic 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

September 18th (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Brother Hiram; 7pm

September 16th (Tuesday)

6pm 7pm

Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride; Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music;

Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

September 17th (Wednesday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Open Mic Night every Wednesday; 7pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night; 9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Jay & Waylon; 6pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; StraightUpMagazine.net

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501 Blues Club (Highland) - Thursday Night Open Mic Jam Session; 8pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - Leading Ladies; A Comedy by Ken Ludwig; Directed by Diane Enloe 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; 9pm 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: Rams Night; Starting at Ambassador Travel; Ending party at SeVen; 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). 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) - American Idle; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Thursday night; tonight featuring John Sabo; 7-11pm 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

Alton Little Theater (Alton) - Leading Ladies; A Comedy by Ken Ludwig; Directed by Diane Enloe Bee Hollow Market (Mascoutah) - Wine Tasting; Sample a selection of domestic and international wines. Weather permitting: enjoy our Patio; 4pm-7pm; Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Stock Car Races Friday Nights through September Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz; 9pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Downtown (Belleville) - Belleville 200 and Octoberfest Celebration Weekend Street Festival; 2 stages on Main Street featuring entertainment by national and local bands, plus a stage just for children. Other activities include historic demonstrations, civil war reenactment, vintage baseball, rides, petting zoo, naturalization ceremony, tapping of the keg, plus a whole lot more! Music today: Paul Bonn and The Bluesmen, John Farrar, STL Express, AmberFade, Bob Cuban, Steve Ewing, and The Beach Boys (see “B 200” Str8Up article for schedule). All FREE; 10am-11pm Downtown (Collinsville) - 31st Annual Italian Fest; foods, beverages, fun for the whole family; live music: Slick Ice Blues Band, 12pm; Italian Community Band, 1:30pm; Hicktown, 6pm; Cut-N-Dry, 6pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Prestige World Wide, 3pm; Borderline, 7pm; American Idle, 8pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music;

September 19th (Friday)

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Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Mike Toomey; 8 and 10pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Randy Webb; 7-11pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; 7pm No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Friday night; tonight featuring Bud Summers; 7-11pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Stephen Koritta; 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 Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Car Cruise, 5-9pm; Whiskey Dixon, 9pm-2am 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 20th (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 Alton Little Theater (Alton) - Leading Ladies; A Comedy by Ken Ludwig; Directed by Diane Enloe Barnes & Noble (Fairview Heights) - Curious George’s Curiosity Day; Storytime; 1am 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 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 (Collinsville) - 31st Annual Italian Fest; foods, beverages, fun for the whole family; live music: Rickie Lee Tanner, 11am; Johnny Rock-itt, 5:30pm; UltraViolets, 6pm Downtown (Belleville) - Belleville 200 and Octoberfest Celebration Weekend Street Festival; 2 stages on Main Street featuring entertainment by national and local bands, plus a stage just for children. Other activities include historic demonstrations, civil war reenactment, vintage baseball, rides, petting zoo, naturalization ceremony, tapping of the keg, plus a whole lot more! Music today:

Waterloo German Band, Borderline, Mark Biehl Jazz Trio, EarthSol, Old Salt Union, Saloonatics, Confederate Railroad, Brandon Michael Holland, Hashtag Pop, and the Roots and Boots Tour (see B-200 Str8Up article for schedule). All FREE: 10am-11pm 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 (Highland) - 11th Annual Highland Street Art Fest and Art Expo; on the Square; 50 artists creating vivid works of art on the sidewalks with chalk! Foods and beverages, activities for the whole family, and live music; 11am-8pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddy, 3pm; Borderline, 7pm; American Idle, 8pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Karaoke every Saturday night; 8pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Tailgate Troubadours; every 1st and 3rd Saturday Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Mike Toomey; 8 and 10pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Brian Fogg Duo with Olivia Neal; 7-11pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen Laurie’s Place (Edwardsville) - Every Saturday Jam Session w/ Mo’ Pleasure; 2-6pm Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke

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Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Saturday Night; 7pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - The Funatics – Fun Lovin’ Music with Tip Belz and Stephen Koritta; 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 Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Three Pedros, 4-8pm; Well Hungarians, 9pm-2am 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

September 21st (Sunday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Peace Day Live Music featuring The Driftaways; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Alton Little Theater (Alton) - Leading Ladies; A Comedy by Ken Ludwig; Directed by Diane Enloe 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 Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday; 7pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey; 3-6pm Downtown (Belleville) - Belleville 200 and Octoberfest Celebration Weekend Street Festival; 2 stages on Main Street featuring entertainment by national and local bands, plus a stage just for children. Other activities include historic demonstrations, civil war reenactment, vintage baseball, rides, petting zoo, naturalization ceremony, tapping of the keg, plus a whole lot more! Music today: Belleville Philharmonic, Gary Robert Strickland, Brasher Brogue, Belleville German Band, Head East, George Portz and the Friends of Bluegrass, LoCash Cowboys, We Got It Covered, Craig Morgan, and Cold Shot (see “B-200” Str8Up article for schedule). All FREE; 10am-9:30pmL Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Hoosier Daddy, 3pm; Spun, 7pm; Radio Star, 8pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Trophy Mules; 2-6pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Sunday 18

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afternoon; 1-3pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Gear-Jammers Car Cruise; 4-8pm Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Mixed Emotions, 4-8pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Tiadaghton House (Lebanon) – Make and take homemade soap with Becky; 1:30-3:30pm Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Grape Stomp Singer/Songwriter, Wine and Fine Arts Festival; 1-6pm

September 22nd (Monday)

Barnes & Noble (Fairview Heights) - The Elf on the Shelf: A Birthday Tradition; Storytime; 11am 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 Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Writer’s Open Mic Night every Monday; music, poetry, short stories; 7pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

September 23rd (Tuesday)

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Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride; Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music;

Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

September 24th (Wednesday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Open Mic Night every Wednesday; 7pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Adam’s Auction; 5pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night; 9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Scott n Karl; 6pm

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September 25th (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring The Alley Tones; 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; 9pm 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) - Wherehouse Project; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke 20

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JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Thursday night; 7-11pm 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; 9pm-2am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Live Music The Abbey (Belleville) - Singer/Songwriter Thursday; Every Thursday night from 7-10pm The Hett @ McKendree University (Lebanon) - Neil Burg’s 101 Years of Broadway; all new musical review of Broadway shows; 7:30pm The Wildey Theater (Edwardsville) - Comedian and ex-cop Mike Armstrong; presented by the Fraternal Order of Police, benefit Badges for Bikes program; 8pm Wild Country (Collinsville) - Free Dance Lessons w/ Joyce Warren; 7:30-10pm

September 26th (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Doug Philips; 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; 9pm Crehan’s Irish Pub (Belleville) - Live Music Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Doubletake Duo, 3pm; Spun, 7pm; Millennium, 8pm Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Todd Bridges; 8 and 10pm

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Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Lisa Jones; 7-11pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke Lilly’s Lounge (Alton) - Karaoke Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Live music every Friday Night; No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Friday night; 7-11pm Papa Vito’s (Belleville) - Joe Truttman and Ron Wooley Duo;

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 Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - AmberFade, 9pm2am Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Mondinband; 10pm-2am Stur Restaurant (Edwardsville) - Live music every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday The Abbey (Belleville) - Friday Night Jazz; Every Friday night from 7-10pm The Wildey Theater (Edwardsville) - Firefall; 8pm

September 27th (Saturday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; tonight featuring Lil’ Sister; 7pm Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sat thru Oct; 2-9pm Althoff Catholic High School (Belleville) - West Belleville Food Truck Event; 4-10pm Argosy Music Hall (Alton) – Station 5; A variety of genres such as Rock & Roll, Pop, Country, and Blues. Free with your Argosy Preferred Card; 7pm BoBeck’s Sports Bar & Grill (Waterloo) - Live DJ spins your favs; 9pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Karaoke Night Community Park (O’Fallon) - 9th Annual Strange Folk Arts Festival; 150 indie arts and craft vendors; activities for kids and adults; food and drink; live bands all weekend; Saturday and Sunday; 10am6pm 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

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No-Jacks Bar & Grill (Smithton) - DJ & Karaoke Every Saturday; 9pm Phil’s Bar & Grill (Wood River) - Karaoke/DJ; 9pm-2am Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - D.C. Cusanelli; 9pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Live Music Shenanigan’s (Belleville) - DJ or Live Music Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Uber Cool, 4-8pm; Social Remedy, 9pm-2am 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) – Jack Schmitt Chevrolet presents: The Brothers A, Allman Brothers Tribute; 8pm

September 28th (Sunday)

Aerie’s Winery (Grafton) - Stan Corliss in the beer garden every Sun thru Oct; 2-6pm Belle Clair Fairgrounds (Belleville) - Motorcycle Swap Meet featuring over 300 booths of new and used parts and accessories; 7am Big Daddy’s 618 (Belleville) - Karaoke every Sunday; 7pm Columbia City Saloon (Columbia) - Mike Lacey; 3-6pm Community Park (O’Fallon) - 9th Annual Strange Folk Arts Festival; 150 indie arts and craft vendors; activities for kids and adults; food and drink; live bands all weekend; Saturday and Sunday; 10am6pm Dutch Hollow Barn (Belleville) - Every Sunday Jam Session; 7pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Red Rock, 2pm; TBD, 6pm; American Idle, 7pm Hidden Lake Winery (Aviston) - Music by Kelly Holtmann; 2-6pm 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 Silver Creek Saloon & Grill (Belleville) - Father Jack Band, 4-8pm Stagger Inn…Again (Edwardsville) - Open Mic Night Villa Marie Winery (Maryville) - Grape Stomp Singer/ Songwriter, Wine and Fine Arts Festival; featuring Matt Autry, Leo B and John, Dougout Canoe, County Line, John Edwards, Jeremy Wright, Gary Schoenberger, The Gordons and Paul Jarvis; 1-6pm

Discovery Garden at LaVista Park (Godfrey) - Garden Workday; 9am-12pm JRs Last Call (Belleville) - Karaoke every Monday Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Writer’s Open Mic Night every Monday; music, poetry, short stories; 7pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

September 30th (Tuesday)

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Barnes & Noble (Fairview Heights) - The Day the Crayons Quit; Bike Surgeon (Shiloh) - Tuesday Night Metro East Road Ride; Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music;

Mudbugs (Caseyville) - Blues Jam every Tuesday hosted by Paul Bonn; 7-11pm Pitcher’s Pub (Belleville) - Tenacious Trivia; 8pm Schatze’s (Belleville) - Karaoke

October 1st (Wednesday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Open Mic Night every Wednesday; 7pm Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz, Cigar/Scotch Night; 9pm Fast Eddie’s Bon Air (Alton) - Live music Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm

September 29th (Monday)

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September 2014 Hey Guys Comedy Club (Fairview Heights) - Round One Hey Guys Comedy Contest; 7 consecutive Wednesdays; 8pm Mike’s Ten Pin (Alton) - Mondinband; 9:30pm-1:30am Miscellanea House (Belleville) - Acoustic Open Mic Night with Brandon Jacoby; every Wednesday; 7-10pm PSOP (Belleville) - Gateway East Artist Guild Membership meeting: Jacqueline Gomez, Stained Glass / Mosaics; 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 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

October 2nd (Thursday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; 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; 9pm 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) - Live music; 7pm Geo’s Wings (Belleville) - Bike Night every Thursday night Hemingway’s Zen Garden (O’Fallon) - Live Acoustic Music; 7pm Jailhouse Rock (Trenton) - Class Act Karaoke JRs Last Call (Belleville) - DJ Schwen No Jacks (Smithton) - Live music every Thursday night; 7-11pm

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

October 3rd (Friday)

4204 Main Street Brewing Co (Belleville) - Live Music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights; 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 Bee Hollow Market (Mascoutah) - Wine Tasting; 4pm-7pm; Sample a selection of domestic and international wines. Weather permitting: enjoy our Patio. Cigar Inn (Belleville) - Live Jazz; 9pm

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September 2014

Unique Simplicity in Midtowne by Michelle McIntosh

One of the newest books in the works will be about her cute little bunny, Ms. Bun Bun, whom she rescued from a neighbor’s cat and has brought back to health. Another one of her books is called ‘Rosie the Rottweiler’, which is based on – yes – her dog, Rosie. She got Rosie from a shelter and the story is about giving these big dogs from a shelter a chance. Sindy has a soft heart when it comes to animals and is also a member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

In mid April, a new little shop opened at 1110 West Main. As you walk in, you feel like you have stepped back into your childhood, with the light, pastel colors, the cabinets with shirts. Sometimes, in the backroom, you might even catch a glimpse of Rosie, her Rottweiler, or Ms. Bun Bun, her newest rescued bunny. Simply Sindy Smith is owned by Sindy Smith Kubitschek. Sindy is a children’s book author and illustrator. She began her publishing career about 15 years ago. Sindy is a Metro East native, and was born in Belleville, IL. She is a graduate of Southwestern Illinois College with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Marketing Management, and went to Concordia University Wisconsin, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Her writings are often a reflection of events in her past. Four of her books’ settings are based on her former house, the historic Wirsing Manor. It was a 14 room home dating back to 1845, one that can be found on the National Register of Historic Places. Her new shop is located in another historic building in the old West Belleville area. West Belleville was a separate community adjacent to Belleville established in 1852. In 1882, West Belleville merged with Belleville. “I really think this whole area is on the edge of blossoming,” said Kubitschek. In her Simply Sindy shop, you will find a full selection of her many children’s books. To complement her books, there are greeting cards adorned with her own original drawings, t-shirts that match her books, caps, handmade scarves, some lotions, and more. There is also her one young adult/adult ghost story book based on her real life experiences. All of Sindy’s books are based on real life experiences and real life animals that have in some way or another graced her life. Sindy has traveled a lot and has her books in about 185 libraries. She does a lot of public speaking about her books in schools too. “I was doing a lot of trade and vendor shows,” said Kubitschek. “And after seeing this little (Miscellanea House) coffee shop across the street, I thought now would be a great time to open up my own shop.” “The kids really love ‘Dadu the Dolphin’, my book about environmental issues,” Kubitschek said. ‘Dadu the Dolphin’ is based on a trip Sindy took to Florida with her daughter. There, they walked along a beach that was very littered. She and her daughter started picking up the trash to make it better. Sindy has a total of nine books right now and is currently working on two more. Her first book, ‘Little Lucy Lou’, is based on her daughter Lindsay. 24

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You can currently purchase her books online at sindysmith.com; on amazon.com, and also at Barnes and Noble Booksellers. You can get her following books for $23.95: Little Lucy Lou Mr. Minko Indy the Unicorn Prince Dadu the Dolphin Rosie the Rottweiler Charlie the Chipmunk and the Lost Goldmine Ervin and Alma’s Little Mouse House The Tale of Pinky Wink Possum Thirteen Ghostly Encounters at Wirsing Manor is $21.95 Her greeting cards range from $1.95 to $2.95

Who: Sindy Smith Kubitschek What: Simply Sindy Books and Gifts Where: 1110 West Main, Belleville, IL 62220 How: www.sindysmith.com

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September 2014

Fun in the Sun in August: Midwest Salute to the Arts in Fairview Heights, IL

“Click, Click, Click,” pencil on paper, 24” x 22”

The Taste of Southern Illinois in Lebanon, IL

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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Olivia (Grade 1) Jordan (Grade 1) J-Miah (Grade 1) Riaynn (Grade 2) Amir (Grade 1) Alex (Grade 1) Darian (Grade 3) Aden (Grade 1) Brooke (Grade 1) Gary (Grade 1) Brian (Grade 1)

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Eric (Grade 1) Grace (Grade 5) Reagan (Grade 1) Zoe (Grade 4) Cara (Grade 1) Lucas (Grade 1) Christian (Grade 1) Allison (Grade 3) Terrance (Grade 1) Savanah (Grade 1)

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